Wikivoyage enwikivoyage https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.39.0-wmf.22 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikivoyage Wikivoyage talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Gadget Gadget talk Gadget definition Gadget definition talk 0 63 4492070 4491396 2022-07-29T03:39:39Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Abbotsford Wikivoyage Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.tourismabbotsford.ca/ Abbotsford]''' is a city of about 140,000 people in the [[Fraser Valley]] of [[British Columbia]]. With mountains visible in nearly every direction, it is in one of the most geographically stunning regions of British Columbia. Abbotsford is an agriculture-based city that is a popular visitor stop over point for U.S. travellers north bound to the Yukon and Alaska and Canadians travelling east and west along the [[Trans-Canada Highway]]. ==Understand== [[File:Downtownabbotsford.JPG|thumb|300px|Downtown Abbotsford]] ===History=== Abbotsford's colonial development began when the Royal Engineers surveyed the area in response to the gold rush along the Fraser River in 1858. This led to the building of Yale Road (today Old Yale Road), the first transportation route to link the Fraser Valley. The settlement grew and the production of butter, milk and tobacco began by the late 1860s. In 1889, former Royal Engineer John Cunningham Maclure applied for a Crown grant to obtain the 160 acres (0.65 km²) that would become Abbotsford. There is some controversy over the origin of the Abbotsford name. The most commonly cited origin is that Maclure named the land "Abbotsford" after family friend Henry Braithwaite Abbott, the western superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Until 1922 the name was spelled Abottsford. Maclure's sons later stated that the property had been named for Sir Walter Scott's home, Abbotsford, and pronounced it with the accent on ford, while in his later years Maclure claimed that the naming had been "a combination of two ideas". [[File:Farmhouse and barn in Abbotsford, BC.jpg|thumb|250px|Abbotsford]] The title passed hands to Robert Ward, who filed a townsite subdivision on July 9, 1891. Also in 1891, the CPR built a railway line through the area that connected Mission with the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway at Sumas, Washington. This route was the only rail connection between Vancouver and Seattle until 1904. In 1892, Robert Ward sold many of the lots to private investors, and sold a significant portion to the Great Northern Railway’s subsidiary company the Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern Railway. The British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) arrived in 1910. The Interurban, as the BCER tram linking Abbotsford with Vancouver and Chilliwack was called, was discontinued in 1950. ==Get in== ===By plane=== ==== Airport ==== * {{go | name=Abbotsford International Airport | alt={{IATA|YXX}} | url=https://www.abbotsfordairport.ca/ | email= | address=30440 Liberator Ave | lat=49.0225 | long=-122.3804 | directions= | phone=+1 604-855-1001 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Abbotsford International Airport | image=CYXX.JPG | wikidata=Q969671 | lastedit=2022-05-26 | content=Abbotsford is served by the second largest airport in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. YXX's motto is "a good hassle free alternative" to Vancouver International ({{IATA|YVR}}). }} Daily, non-stop flights to Abbotsford from [[Edmonton]] (1.5 hours), [[Calgary]] (1.25 hours), and [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] (5 hours), plus connections and stop over flights to other domestic and international destinations. Weekly winter charter flights are offered to [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico. ==== Airlines ==== Canadian airlines operating to Abbotsford: * {{Listing|name=Flair Airlines|url=https://flyflair.com/|tollfree=+1-833-711-2333|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A new low-cost airline with flights across much of Canada.}} * {{Listing|name=Swoop|url=https://help.flyswoop.com/|phone=+1-587-441-1001|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=WestJet's low-cost airline with flights to less-busy airports. Swoop charges a fee for new reservations or changes to reservations made over the phone.}} * {{Listing|name=Westjet|url=https://www.westjet.com/|tollfree=+1-877-952-0100|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Canada's second largest airline services with hubs in [[Calgary]] and [[Toronto]]. It operates across Canada and services international destinations.}} ==== Ground transportation ==== In-terminal auto rentals include Avis, Budget and National. Taxi service is available, but there is no shuttle service nor is there any public transit serving the airport. Two inter-city bus operators stop at the airport, see "By bus" below. Abbotsford International Airport is approximately 80&nbsp;minutes drive away from [[Vancouver International Airport]], 60&nbsp;minutes from downtown [[Vancouver|Vancouver,]] 10&nbsp;minutes from the city centre of Abbotsford, 2 1/2&nbsp;hours from [[Whistler|Whistler,]] 45&nbsp;minutes from [[Harrison Hot Springs]], and 40&nbsp;minutes from Bellingham Airport ({{IATA|BLI}}) in Washington state. ===By car=== The city is on '''BC Highway 1''' (the Trans-Canada Highway) [[Image:BC-1 (TCH).svg|18px]], roughly 90 km east of [[Vancouver]] (a 60-75 min drive). BC Highway 11 [[Image:BC-11.svg|18px]] heads south to the U.S. border, where it becomes Washington state highway 9. The drive to [[Seattle]] is about 2½-hours. ===By bus=== ====Within Canada==== * {{listing | name=Adventure Charters | alt= | url=https://www.adventurecharters.ca/ | email=info@adventurecharters.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 250-305-2251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week bus service between [[Prince George]] and [[Surrey_(British_Columbia)|Surrey]] with stops in [[Quesnel]], [[Williams Lake]], [[100 Mile House]], Clinton, [[Cache Creek]], [[Lytton]], [[Boston_Bar_(British_Columbia)|Boston Bar]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], and Abbotsford. Travel time to Abbotsford from Prince George is 10 hours, from Quesnel is 8.5 hours, from Williams Lake is 6.25 hours, from Cache Creek is 3.5 hours, from Hope is 1.25 hours, and from Surrey is 45 minutes. }} * {{go | name=Ebus | alt= | url=https://myebus.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Abbotsford International Airport | phone= | tollfree=+1 877-769-3287 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Travels daily between [[Kamloops]] and [[Vancouver]], and [[Kelowna]] and Vancouver on two separate routes. Both routes have stops in [[Merritt]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], Abbotsford, and [[Surrey_(British_Columbia)|Surrey]]. Travel time to Abbotsford from Kamloops is 3.5 hours, from Kelowna is 4.25 hours, from Hope is 1.25-1.5 hours, and from Vancouver is 1.25-1.5 hours. }} * {{listing | name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=https://mountainmanmikes.ca/ | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week service between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Nelson_(British_Columbia)|Nelson]], [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton_(British_Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], Abbotsford, [[Langley_(British_Columbia)|Langley]], and [[New Westminster]]. Travel time to Abbotsford from Kaslo is 9.25 hours, from Nelson is 8.25 hours, from Castlegar is 7.5 hours, from Grand Forks is 6.25 hours, from Osoyoos is 4.5 hours, form Princeton is 2.75 hours, from Hope is 50 minutes, and from Vancouver is 1.25 hours. This service provider also offers a weekly route between Kalso and [[Calgary]] via Nelson. }} * {{go | name=Rider Express | alt= | url=https://riderexpress.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Abbotsford International Airport | phone= | tollfree=+1-833-583-3636 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Multiple days per week service along the Trans-Canada Highway from between [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Canmore]], [[Banff]], [[Lake Louise]], [[Golden (British Columbia)|Golden]], [[Revelstoke]], [[Sicamous]], [[Salmon Arm]], Sorrento, Chase, [[Kamloops]], [[Merritt]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], Abbotsford, and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. Travel time to Abbotsford from Calgary is 12.5 hours, from Banff is 11 hours, from Lake Louise is 10.25 hours, from Golden is 8.75 hours, from Revelstoke is 7 hours, from Salmon Arm is 5.5 hours, from Kamloops is 3.5 hours, from Hope is 1 hour, and from Vancouver is 1.5 hours. From Calgary, this service provider offers routes that enable passengers to reach [[Edmonton]], [[Regina]], [[Saskatoon]]. }} ====From the US==== If you're coming from Seattle or elsewhere along the US West Coast, don't waste your time and money taking transit north to Vancouver and then east to Abbotsford. Instead, save several hours and $50-100 by taking a local bus from Bellingham, WA to the Sumas-Hungtingdon border crossing, crossing on foot, then taking an Abbostford local bus into town. Bus 71x leaves Bellingham's Cordata Station for Sumas four times a day Monday through Friday, twice a day on Saturday (make sure to check the schedules online or with Google Maps before you go). As of July 2019 it costs US$1.00 and takes about 1 hour. From the stop at 1st and Cherry St. in Sumas, walk a few blocks to the border. After passing through, just a couple blocks on the other side you can catch Bus 3 into downtown Abbotsford for CAD$2.50. It leaves almost every hour, and the fare includes free transfers. The whole process takes less than three hours and costs only a few dollars. ===By train=== * {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance).}} ** '''[http://www.westcoastexpress.com/ West Coast Express]''' commuter trains travel between Mission City station in [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] (located north of Abbotsford, across the Fraser River) and Waterfront station in Vancouver. Trips operate Monday to Friday. Trains travel from Mission to Vancouver during the morning rush hour and travel from Vancouver to Mission during the afternoon rush hour. Fare prices for travel from Vancouver's Waterfront Station are: $10.25 one-way, $19.00 return (adult). * {{listing | name=VIA Rail Canada | alt= | url=https://www.viarail.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-888-842-7245 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-31 | content=Operates ''[[The Canadian]]'' up to three trips per week between [[Toronto]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in both directions in medium to large cities and tourist destinations such as [[Sudbury (Ontario)|Sudbury]], [[Winnipeg]], [[Portage la Prairie]], [[Saskatoon]], [[Edmonton]], [[Jasper]], and [[Kamloops]]. This route can offer a scenic view of the [[Canadian Rockies]], depending on the train schedule, as the train operates day and night. This service connects with another route that travels between Jasper and [[Prince Rupert]]. }} ** For westbound trips from Toronto to Vancouver, the train stops at {{Marker|type=go|name=Abbotsford station|lat=49.11688|long=-122.27647}} ** For eastbound trips from Vancouver to Toronto, the nearest station where train stops is north of the Fraser River at {{Marker|type=go|name=Mission Harbour station|lat=49.12817|long=-122.30313}} station in [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} Abbotsford is rather spread out, so a car is helpful. The widest selection of auto rentals are available at and near the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Some auto rentals are in the city. === By public transit === {{Listing|name=BC Transit (Central Valley Transit System)|url=https://www.bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley/home|phone=+1- 604-854-3232|lastedit=2022-03-28|content=Operates a bus network in Abbotsford and [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]]. Riders can transfer between routes up to 90 minutes after paying the fare.}} * Operates bus route 21 between Abbotsford and the Aldergrove (central east) area of Langley. Stops in those cities allow riders to transfer to the [https://www.translink.ca/ TransLink] public transit network serving those cities. Operates multiple times daily. * Operates bus route 31 between Abbotsford and Mission. Operates multiple times daily. * Operates bus route 66 between [[Burnaby]] and [[Chilliwack]] with stops in north [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] and Abbotsford. Operates multiple times daily. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Abbotsford Mission Taxi|url=https://abbotsfordmissiontaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-855-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} * {{Listing|name=Central Valley Taxi|url=https://centralvalleytaxiltd.com/|phone=+1 604-859-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Abbotsford Tulip Festival 2017.jpg|thumb|Abbotsford tulip fields]] Abbotsford is well known for its agri-tourism attractions. Tourism Abbotsford publishes annually a Circle Farm Tour Guide highlighting some of British Columbia's most unique rural attractions during the summer. A winter version of the publication is available, named Passport to Christmas. Other popular activities include visiting Clayburn Village Store for tea or coffee, learning about our pioneer heritage at Trethewey House Museum and unique shopping in Historic Downtown Abbotsford. For kids, the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Castle Fun Park are popular spots. Abbotsford boasts some of the finest sports facilities and parks in British Columbia which are popular among visitors. Known also as "Sports Town Canada," Abbotsford attracts dozens of provincial and national sports events annually. During a visit to Abbotsford, be sure to learn more about the City's history, attractions and ethnic diversity by stopping at one of the City's two Visitor Centres on Sumas Way (Highway 11) and domestic arrivals lounge in the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) Terminal. ==Do== * {{do | name=Abbotsford International Air Show | url=http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.0245 | long=-122.3614 | directions=Trans-Canada Highway 1 to exit 87 (Clearbrook), follow signs for airshow to King Road. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$25/person, up to maximum $80/vehicle | content=Held the second weekend in August, it attracts visitors from all over the world. Flight demonstrations primarily by Canadian and US craft. Static displays of aircraft, Canadian Forces units, and local police and RCMP detachments. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=The Dog Show at Tradex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-29 | content=One of the biggest in Canada. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Abbotsford Canucks hockey | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-11-20 | content=American Hockey League team, plays at Abbotsford Centre. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Agrifair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-29 | content=A popular country fair and rodeo. It is held annually on B.C. Day long weekend. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Vancouver Motor Cycle Show | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-29 | content=One of the largest of its kind in Canada held annually in February at Tradex. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Berry Festival | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-29 | content=At the end of July celebrates Abbotsford's status as the "Berry Capital of Canada." }} * {{do | name=Lotusland Vineyards tasting & tour | url= | email=info@lotuslandvineyards.com | address=28450 King Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 857-4188 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604 856-8299 | hours=W-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su-M noon-5PM | price=Tasting $2/person, tour+tasting $10/person | content=Grape and fruit wines, made from organic local fruit. Previously known as "A'Very Fine Winery", playing on the names of the owners, Liz and David Avery. Book winery tours 1-2 weeks in advance for groups of 6 or more. Tasting fees waived with purchase. }} ==Buy== For a unique shopping experience, be sure to check out Historic Downtown Abbotsford and Clayburn Village Store in the community of Clayburn Village. For the literary crowd, Hemingway's New and Used Bookstore, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Abbotsford, has one of the largest selections of new and used books in the area. Specializing in fiction and military history, the store holds thousands of titles in numerous categories, and is open 7 days a week. Rural retailers can be found throughout the City's agricultural areas. Refer to the Passport to Christmas and Circle Farm Tour Guide available at one of two Visitor Centres on Sumas Way (Highway 11) or in the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) Terminal. Abbotsford boasts many large shopping plazas, plus one indoor mall - Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. Almost all of Canada's major retailers can be found in Abbotsford. ==Eat== There are many places to eat in Abbotsford. * {{eat | name=Restaurant 62 | alt= | url=https://www.restaurant62.ca/ | email= | address=2001 McCallum Rd | lat=49.0392 | long=-122.2949 | directions=In the Gateway Building | phone=+1 604 855-3545 | tollfree= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM; brunch: Su 10AM; dinner: daily 5PM | price= | content=Executive Chef Jeff Massey (former restaurant Chef of "Coast" seafood restaurant in Yaletown and also Cioppino's) prepares a variety of dishes utilizing local ingredients. Fraser Valley duck duo, pan seared breast of duck over local vegetables with handpicked blackberry jus and confit of duck leg over pistachio whipped potatoes. Restaurant 62 also boasts a wine list with over 200 selections from around the world, and 20 single and blended malts. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Dragon Fort | alt= | url=https://www.dragonfortchinesefood.com/page/store-info | email= | address=2421 Pauline St | lat=49.0460 | long=-122.2920 | directions= | phone=+1 604 852-6891 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Fantastic Chinese place with excellent lunch specials. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Town Hall | alt=Duke of Dublin Irish Pub | url=https://www.jrg.ca/townhall-abbotsford/ | email=townhallabbotsford@jrg.ca | address=33720 South Fraser Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 746-2000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-12-08 | content=Excellent $4.00 breakfast on weekends after 10:30AM. }} * {{drink | name=Airfare Lounge | url= | email= | address=33790 Essendene Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 217-2707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great small bar in the middle of downtown Abbotsford, open seven days a week. Drink specials start at $2, and there is often live music (every Wednesday local band Harma White puts on a fantastic show). }} ==Sleep== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn | alt= | url=http://sweetdreamsluxuryinn.com/ | email= | address=32288 King Rd | lat=49.0284 | long=-122.3289 | directions= | phone=+1 604 851-5101 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Just south of Highway #1. Beautiful location. Innkeepers Dorothy and Friesen provide a place of tranquility and luxurious comfort. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Super 8 Abbotsford | alt= | url=http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/check_avail?brandCode=SE&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=abbotsford&stateName=British%20Columbia&state=BC&countryName=Canada&country=CA&propBrandId=SE | email= | address=1881 Sumas Way | lat=49.0359 | long=-122.2690 | directions=Exit 92 off #1 Trans Canada Hwy | phone=+1 604 853-1141 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Offers 99 rooms,58 in the new hotel addition, and 41 in the motel section. All with fridges and microwaves. Kitchen suites, indoor waterslide, pool, free breakfast included. Surrounded by several restaurants and shopping. Children 17 and under free with accompanying adult. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre | alt=Quality Hotel & Conference Centre | url=http://www.qualityhotelabbotsford.com/ | email= | address=36035 North Parallel Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre | alt= | url=https://bwregency.bc.ca/ | email= | address=32110 Marshall Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Best Western Bakerview | alt=Travelodge by Wyndham Abbostford Bakerview | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/abbotsford-british-columbia/travelodge-abbotsford-bakerview/overview | email= | address=1821 Sumas Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites | alt= | url=http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/bc/abbotsford/coast_abbotsford/overview | email= | address=2020 Sumas Way | lat=49.0390 | long=-122.2682 | directions= | phone=+1 604 853-1880 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Alpine Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://thealpineinn.ca/ | email= | address=32111 Marshall Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Columbia Bible College | alt= | url=http://www.columbiabc.edu | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=For budget travellers, Columbia Bible College offers its '''dorms''' for overnight accommodation from May through August. }} * For '''RV travellers''', '''Walmart''' offers free overnight parking. * {{sleep | name=Casa Jolo B&B | url=http://casajolo.com/ | email= | address=34826 Marshall Road, Abbotsford BC, V2S 7S2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 855-8992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Near Highway #1. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=VIA Rail Canadian icon.png | imagesize1=100 | link1=The Canadian | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1= | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Edmonton]] | minorr1=[[Chilliwack]] | image2=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize2=22 | link2=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vancouver]] | minorl2=[[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr2=[[Chilliwack]] | image3=BC-11.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Seattle]] | minorr3=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (cars / trucks) and becomes [[File:WA-9.svg|18px]] in [[Sumas]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Fraser Valley}} {{geo|49.04994|-122.29998|zoom=15}} 8lp78eeedtu7lxzuji9hdlxaqt88wn9 0 161 4491872 4479055 2022-07-28T15:25:03Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Go next */ NC 500 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Achiltibuie Wikivoyage banner.png}} '''Achiltibuie''' is a community straggling along the west coast of [[Ross and Cromarty]], north of Ullapool in the [[Scottish Highlands]]. As well as Achiltibuie itself, the name (which in Gaelic means "field of the yellow-haired boy") applies to all the coast between Achduart and Reiff, taking in the hamlets of Polglass, Polbain and Altandhu. ==Get in== Follow A835 north from Ullapool or south from Ledmore (the junction with A837) to the turn-off at Drumrunie; then take the narrow single-track lane west. There's no through road along the coast from Ullapool, though the historic "postman's path" came this way via Ardmair and you can hike the ten miles. You can also drive south from Lochinver along a twisty, hilly, narrow but scenic and well-tarmacked lane. KSM Bus 811 runs from Ullapool to Achiltibuie, twice M-F and once on Saturday, taking 80 mins. See '''[[Ullapool]]''' for buses to Inverness and ferries to Stornoway on Lewis. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} You'll need a car or bike, or be a hard-core hiker. ==See== * {{marker | name=Inverpolly Nature Reserve | type=see | lat=58.0558 | long=-5.20309 | wikipedia=Inverpolly | wikidata=Q6060316}} is the area centred around Loch Sionasgaig and Knockan Crag, a National Nature Reserve and SSSI. It's part of the [[North West Highlands Geopark]] and contains the Moine Thrust, which puzzled 19th C geologists because much older rocks lay over relatively younger. It's a product of plate tectonics, which had shifted the older rocks 40 miles west. * Boat trips run to {{marker|name=[[The Summer Isles]]| lat=58.017 | long=-5.402 }}, a mile offshore, from {{marker|name=Bardentarbet Pier| lat=58.02961 | long=-5.37552}} by Polglass. Trips also run from Ullapool. ==Do== [[File:Shoreline near the ruined broch at Polglass, Achiltibuie - geograph.org.uk - 586582.jpg|thumb|Shoreline near the ruined broch at Polglass, Achiltibuie]] * {{do | name=Stac Pollaidh | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=58.044 | long=-5.208811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Stac Pollaidh | image=Stac Pollaidh.jpg | wikidata=Q3396239 | content=If you're fit, go up and along its delightful ridge or go around if only moderately fit }} [[File:Ben Mor Coigach.jpg|thumb|The long ridge of Ben Mor Coigach]] * {{marker | name=Ben Mor Coigach | type=do | lat=57.986061 | long=-5.225619 | wikipedia=Ben Mor Coigach | wikidata=Q3398035}} is the Table Mountain of this area, a six-mile ridge of Torridonian sandstone weathered into striking shapes. The summit is 743 m / 2438 feet, very prominent as it rears up from sea level. The simplest approach is to drive to the road's end at Culnacraig and ascend from the southwest. It can also be climbed from the car park at Bleughasary from the southeast. Trying to traverse the ridge, to ascend one way and descend the other, is much harder than it looks, with bogs, fast streams and scrambles; allow at least four hours. * {{do | name=Achnahaird | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=58.0652 | long=-5.3781 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Achnahaird | wikidata=Q2435543 | lastedit=2019-01-30 | content=is a lonely village and beach along the lane between Achiltibuie and Stac Pollaidh. }} * '''Rock climbing:''' Rieff has sandstone sea-cliffs suitable for all levels of ability. A rock-climbing festival was held here in Oct 2018, with introductory and competitive climbs; it's not been announced whether this will be repeated. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Achiltibuie Garden | alt= | url=http://www.thehydroponicum.com/ | email= | address= | lat=58.021414 | long=-5.346263 | directions=on the road south towards Polglass | phone=+44 1854 622202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct M-F 10:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-01-30 | content=Garden Centre for soil- and hydroponic-based semi-tropical plants and others; the centre runs "off-grid". From the 1980s to 2011 this was the "Hydroponicum" visitor attraction, but that's long been closed and demolished. }} *The '''Summer Isles Smokehouse''' at Altandhu is famous for its smoked venison, lamb, beef, eel, haddock, sea trout and five varieties of smoked salmon. * {{buy | name=Achiltibuie Stores | alt= | url=http://achiltibuiestores.com/ | email= | address= | lat=58.025824 | long=-5.353002 | directions= | phone=+44 1854 622496 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-07 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Am Fuaran | alt= | url=http://www.amfuaran.co.uk/ | email= | address=Altandhu | lat=58.05423 | long=-5.40977 | directions=on coast north of Achiltibuie | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:30-14:30, 18:00-20:00 | price=Mains from £14 | lastedit=2019-01-31 | content=Seafood restaurant. Bar is open 12:30-23:00 or longer. }} * {{eat | name=Piping School Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Village Hall | lat=58.014750 | long=-5.339162 | directions= | phone=+44 1854 622777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-01-05 | content=Coffee, cakes, and lunch fare. }} * Summer Isles Hotel (see "sleep") has a good restaurant, only open in summer. * Catch your own mackerel off Badantarbet Pier and cook it fresh on a barbeque. ==Drink== * Am Fuaran and the Summer Isles Hotel are the only bars. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Acheninver Hostel | alt= | url=http://acheninverhostel.com/ | email= | address= | lat=57.99719 | long=-5.31442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-01-30 | content=(former SYHA) has dorms, a pod and private doubles. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Castlehill | alt= | url=http://www.achiltibuie.net/castlehill | email= | address=Polbain | lat=58.0359 | long=-5.3959 | directions= | phone=+44 1854 622228 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£500-£750 / week | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Modernised croft house, sleeps six, with panoramic views over the Summer Isles to the Torridon hills. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Greenhill | alt= | url=http://achiltibuiecottages.wordpress.com | email= | address=114 Achiltibuie | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7917 178326 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£800-£950 / week | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Extended crofters house in its own grounds with views over the Summer Isles. Sleeps 2-6 people and available to rent Sat-Sat for self-catering. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Summer Isles Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.summerisleshotel.com/ | email= | address=Achiltibuie IV26 2YG | lat=58.018321 | long=-5.343086 | directions= | phone=+44 1854 622282 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £160 | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Hotel & restaurant open April-Oct, the bar is occasionally open through winter. }} == Connect == As of July 2022, Achiltbuie has no mobile signal from any carrier, nor has its approach road. The Post Office is the contact point for information and booking for the Summer Isles boat. +44 1854 622200 == Go next == * Take a boat across to the [[Summer Isles]], where you can rent a cottage. * To go north, if the weather's decent take the twisty back lane to [[Lochinver]]. * Otherwise it's back to the main road for routes south towards [[Ullapool]] and [[Inverness]] or north to [[Kinlochbervie]] and [[Durness]]. * [[North Coast 500]] is a motoring itinerary, with Achiltibuie as a side-trip. {{geo|58.01968|-5.34199}} {{IsPartOf|Ross and Cromarty}} {{usablecity}} 1gbu4zjghi56bpi8f1xwu8zephkip01 0 1530 4492264 4490753 2022-07-29T11:54:58Z 82.132.230.29 /* Talk */Fixed weasel word wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Argentina_Banner_1.jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|To enter Argentina, foreign visitors need proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or antigen test within 48 hours before departure, a [https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php sworn declaration], and insurance that covers COVID-19. Some restrictions within the country continue. Masks are required in closed spaces like supermarkets and common spaces of hotels. * [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/ddjj-migraciones Current requirements to enter Argentina] (Spanish, updated regularly) * [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19 Argentina official COVID-19 site] (in Spanish) * [https://www.argentina.travel/en/ Visit Argentina] (official tourism site)|lastedit=2022-02-07}} [https://www.argentina.travel/en '''Argentina'''] is a large country in the southern part of [[South America]]. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south. Like its neighbor, [[Brazil]], Argentina is a melting pot of various cultural backgrounds. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Argentina regions map.png | regionmaptext=Argentina regions | regionmapsize=210px | region1name=[[Andean Northwest (Argentina)|Andean Northwest]] | region1color=#b7b3d8 | region1items=[[Catamarca]], [[Jujuy]], [[La Rioja (province, Argentina)|La Rioja]], [[Tucuman]], western portions of [[Salta (province)|Salta]] and [[Santiago del Estero]] | region1description= | region2name=[[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]] | region2color=#e8ec9f | region2items=[[Chaco Province|Chaco]], [[Formosa_Province|Formosa]], eastern portions of [[Salta (province)|Salta]] and [[Santiago del Estero]] provinces | region2description= | region3name=[[Cuyo]] | region3color=#94c9cc | region3items=[[Mendoza (province)|Mendoza]], [[San Juan (province, Argentina)|San Juan]], [[San Luis (province, Argentina)|San Luis]] | region3description= | region4name=[[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]] | region4color=#6fad77 | region4items=[[Corrientes]], [[Entre Rios]], [[Misiones]] | region4description= | region5name=[[Pampas]] | region5color=#bda56a | region5items=[[Buenos Aires (province)|Buenos Aires]], [[Buenos Aires|City of Buenos Aires]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]], [[La Pampa]], [[Santa Fe (province, Argentina)|Santa Fe]] | region5description= | region6name=[[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]] | region6color=#d79d9d | region6items=[[El Chalten]], [[El Calafate]], [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Puerto Madryn]], [[San Antonio Oeste]], [[Valdes Peninsula]], [[Los Glaciares National Park]] | region6description= | region7name=[[Tierra del Fuego]] | region7color=#ec3ce2 | region7items=[[Ushuaia|Ushuaia]] | region7description= }} {{disclaimerbox|The [[Falkland Islands]], a [[United Kingdom]] Overseas Territory, are claimed by Argentina as the ''Islas Malvinas'', but as they are not ruled by Argentina, they are covered in their own article. That should not be construed as expressing approval or disapproval of either side's claims.}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b7b3d8|title=[[Andean Northwest (Argentina)|Andean Northwest]]|wikidata=Q1437320}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e8ec9f|title=[[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]]|wikidata=Q44757}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#94c9cc|title=[[Cuyo]]|wikidata=Q1146743}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#6fad77|title=[[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]]|wikidata=Q1056116}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#bda56a|title=[[Pampas]]|wikidata=Q184382}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d79d9d|title=[[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]]|wikidata=Q2138663}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ec3ce2|title=[[Tierra del Fuego]]|wikidata=Q44832}} ==Cities== [[File:El Faro de Córdoba.jpg|thumbnail|Skyline of Córdoba]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Buenos Aires]]|wikidata=Q1486}} — the capital at the shores of the Río de la Plata, occasionally called ''Capital Federal'' to distinguish it from the province of Buenos Aires * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]]|wikidata=Q44210}} — second largest city, in the heart of the Pampas region, known for its university and near a beautiful mountain range * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Rosario]]|wikidata=Q52535}} — on the Paraná shore, known for beautiful neoclassical architecture * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mendoza]]|wikidata=Q44237}} — well known for its extensive and high quality wine production. It is also near [[Aconcagua]], the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Miguel de Tucuman]]|wikidata=Q44255}} — the largest city in the northwest, near a subtropical jungle region * {{marker|type=city|name=[[La Plata]]|wikidata=Q44059}} — the capital of Buenos Aires province, known as "the perfect city" for its tracing; just look at a map of the street pattern of the city * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Salta]]|wikidata=Q36307}} — in the Northwest, known as 'La Linda' due to its old city and the beautiful surroundings * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Juan (city, Argentina)|San Juan]]|wikidata=Q44241}} — a center of quality wine production * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Carlos de Bariloche]]|wikidata=Q47772}} — in the foothills of the Andes with lots of facilities for skiing and trekking. Known for its picturesque snow-covered landscapes and the European style of its buildings ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[El Calafate]]|wikidata=Q81561}} — the main destination when visiting the ''Glaciers National Park''; advancing to the Perito Moreno Glacier is a must when visiting Argentina * {{marker|name=[[Ibera Wetlands|Iberá Wetlands]]|wikidata=}} — a nature reserve of 13,000&nbsp;km² in a large swampland region with unique wildlife, with its eco village [[Colonia Carlos Pellegrini]] right in the heart of the reserve * {{marker|name=[[Iguazú Falls]]|wikidata=Q36332}} — awesome falls right in the north-east corner of the country * {{marker|name=[[Nahuel Huapi National Park]]|wikidata=Q827817}} — at the foothills of the Andes mountains with lakes, rivers, waterfalls, peaks, glaciers and forests * {{marker|name=[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]|wikidata=Q28061}} — a narrow valley in the arid mountains of [[Jujuy]] province, including famous colourful mountains and magnificent desert landscapes ==Understand== {{quickbar}} Argentina, officially the '''Argentine Republic''' ([[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]: ''República Argentina''), is in [[South America]], and is the eighth-largest country in the world. The highest and the lowest points of South America are also in Argentina: At 6,960 m, ''[[Aconcagua|Cerro Aconcagua]]'' is the tallest mountain in the Americas while ''Laguna del Carbón'', at 105 m below sea level, in [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz Province]] is the lowest point in South America. At the southern tip of Argentina there are several routes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans including the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, and the Drake Passage---as alternatives to sailing around Cape Horn in the open ocean between [[South America]] and [[Antarctica]]. The name ''Argentina'' derives from ''argentinos'', the Ancient Greek diminutive (tinos) form for ''silver'' (argentos), which is what early Spanish explorers sought when they reached the region in the 16th century. ===Climate=== [[Buenos Aires]] and the [[Pampas]] are temperate; cold in the winter, hot and humid in the summer. The deserts of [[Cuyo]], which can reach temperatures of 45°C, are extremely hot and dry in the summer and moderately cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall often exhibit rapid temperature reversals; several days of extremely hot weather may be followed by several days of cold weather, then back to extremely hot. The [[Andes]] are cool in the summer and very cold in the winter, varying according to altitude. Northwest Argentina's climate varies by altitude with lowland areas experiencing hot summers and mild winters while icy conditions prevail at the highest altitudes. [[Salta]] and [[San Salvador de Jujuy]] are in valleys and are characterized by a pleasant climate year-round. [[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]] to the northeast has a humid climate with abundant rainfall year round and high temperatures. [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]] is cool (in the south and the west) to warm (in the center and north-east) in the summer and cold in the winter. Much of the region is a desert except in the extreme west where rainfall is higher, supporting forests. The rainfall changes a lot within a small distance ranging from more than 1,000 mm (39 in) to just under 200 (8 in) less than 100 km (62 mi) away to the east. One defining characteristic of the climate is the strong, persistent winds that blow across the region, making the temperature feel much colder than it is. Extreme temperature shifts within a single day are common here; pack a variety of clothes and dress in layers. ===Terrain=== The central region of Argentina is the rich plain known as ''La Pampa''. There is jungle in the extreme northeast and some valleys in the Northwest. The southern half of Argentina is dominated by the flat to rolling plateau of ''Patagonia''. The western border with Chile is along the rugged ''Andes'' mountains, including the ''Aconcagua'', the highest mountain outside the Himalayas. The western ''Cuyo'' regions at the base of the Andes are mostly rocky desert with some poisonous frock trees. ===History=== [[File:Gauchos resting in the pampas by Rugendas.jpg|thumb|Gauchos (Argentine "cowboys") resting in the Pampas, painted in 1846 by Johann Moritz Rugendas]] Following independence from [[Spain]] in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals. In the first decade of the 20th century, Argentina became the richest nation in Latin America, its wealth symbolized by the opulence of its [[Buenos Aires|capital city]]. During the roaring twenties, Argentina was one of the world's richest countries, with a GDP higher than that of major European economies such as France, Germany and Italy. European immigrants flowed into Argentina, particularly from the northern parts of Italy and Spain; by 1914 nearly 6 million people had come to the country. After World War II, Juan Peron came to power and instituted a form of populism commonly known as Peronism. Under Peron, Argentina instituted a protectionist economic policy that heavily restricted foreign trade. While such policies led to the overwhelming popularity of Peron and other Peronist politicians among the masses of working class Argentinians, it also led Argentina's economy to stagnate. Peron was overthrown in a military coup in 1976. After waging an unsuccessful war with the [[United Kingdom]] over the [[Islas Malvinas]] (''Falkland Islands'') in 1982, the military leadership lost power and democracy returned in 1983. A painful economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century devalued the Argentine peso by a factor of three and ushered in a series of weak, short-lived governments along with social and economic instability. However, later in the decade Argentina seemed to find some new stability, and has a much better economic outlook albeit with the eternal problem of high inflation. Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico, and a member of the G20 group of major economies. === Cultural diversity === [[File:Colectividad Bielorrusa de Argentina.jpg|thumb|Argentines of Belarusian descent taking part in a festival.]] Argentina is a melting pot of cultures. Between 1850 and 1930, it is believed that the country received 6.6 million immigrants from all over the world. 98% of the population is of partial or full European ancestry. Italians are the largest ethnic group in the country, with 60% of Argentines (30 million people) claiming Italian ancestry. Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and the [[Vatican City]], is also of Italian ancestry. Italian influence in the country is profound and well documented; Argentine cuisine has been strongly influenced by [[Italian cuisine]], Italian settlements helped to form the backbone of Argentine society, and many Argentines are Italophiles. There are a lot of English, Welsh, and Scottish people in the country. The English in particular are credited with introducing football to the country, and the Scottish are credited with popularising the sport. Argentina has one of the world's largest [[Jewish]] populations and houses the largest Jewish community in [[South America]]. Other significant ethnic groups: * Spaniards — the second largest ethnic group and they have been in the country since the 16th century. * Germans — it is believed that 8% of Argentines are of German descent. * The French — it is believed that 17% of Argentines are of French descent. * Russians — it is believed that 1-3% of Argentines are of Russian descent. * Ukrainians — they make up 9% of the population in [[Misiones]]. * Poles — it is believed that 3% of Argentines are of Polish descent. ===Electricity=== Argentine electricity is 220 V, 50 Hz. Adapters and transformers for North American equipment are readily available. The best way to use imported electrical equipment in Argentina is to purchase an adapter once there. These are available in the Florida shopping area in [[Buenos Aires]] for around US$2 or less in hardware stores outside the city center. Buildings use a mix of European and [[Australia]]n plug fittings. The Australian-style plugs are IRAM-2073, which are physically identical to the Australian AS-3112 standard (two blades in a V-shape, with or without a third blade for ground). However, the live and neutral pins in the Australian fittings are reversed. Therefore Australian equipment may be incompatible despite the apparent plug-compatibility. This is not a problem for battery chargers for devices such as Thinkpad, iPod, iPhone and Blackberry. European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" outlets and the non-grounded, but compatible, European CEE-7/16 "Europlug" outlets may still be found in some older buildings. [[United States|US]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] travellers may want to pack adapters for these outlets as well. Many sockets have no earth pin. Laptop adapters should have little problem with this. If your laptop adapter requires an earth pin you will need a plug adapter that takes three pins from the laptop and requires only two from the wall socket. This does work but may reduce electrical safety or affect your warranty. Some Argentine sockets accept North American plugs, particularly ones on power strips. This does ''not'' mean that these sockets supply 110 volts. Make sure that your equipment can handle 220 volts. Simply changing the shape of the plug with a US$2 adapter will not allow 110 V equipment to operate on 220 V Argentinian voltage, unless the device is specifically designed to work on both 110 and 220 volts, '''irreparable damage and even fire can result'''. Most laptop power adapters and many portable electronics chargers are designed to work on either voltage; check the specifications for your equipment to be sure. If your equipment cannot accept 220 V voltage, you can purchase a '220-110 V' transformer for approximately US$6 in most Argentinian electronics shops. This is much heavier and bulkier than a small adapter. There are two types of these transformers. One supports heavy loads for short durations, for example a hair dryer. The other supports light loads for long durations, for example an inkjet printer. ===Holidays=== * '''January 1''' - New Year's Day * '''March 24''' - Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice * '''2 April''' - Malvinas Day * '''25 May''' - Day of the First National Government * '''June 17''' - Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes * '''June 20''' - National Flag Day * '''July 9''' - Independence Day * '''August 17''' - Anniversary of the death of José de San Martin * '''October 12''' - Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity * '''November 20''' - Day of National Sovereignty * '''December 25''' - Christmas * '''December 31''' - New Year's Eve ==Get in== ===Visas=== [[File:Visa policy of Argentina.svg|thumb|Map showing the visa policy of Argentina. Countries in green have visa free travel to Argentina, and countries in dark blue can also enter with an ID.|450px]] Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Argentina when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): [[Andorra]], [[Armenia]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Barbados]], [[Belarus]], [[Belgium]], [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Croatia]], [[Cyprus]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Fiji]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Guyana]], [[Haiti]], [[Honduras]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[Jamaica]] (30 days), [[Japan]], [[Kazakhstan]] (30 days), [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malaysia]] (30 days), [[Malta]], [[Mexico]], [[Monaco]], [[Mongolia]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[San Marino]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[South Africa]], [[Spain]], [[Suriname]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Thailand]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United Kingdom]], [[United States of America]], [[Uruguay]], [[Rome/Vatican|Vatican City]] and [[Venezuela]]. Citizens and residents (if their nationality is mentioned under visa exemptions applicable to normal passport holders) of the following countries can enter with their National ID card: [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Ecuador]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Venezuela]]. Citizens of [[China]] including [[Macau]] who also hold a valid B1/B2 visa issued by the United States or a Schengen visa can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) at a cost of US$50 prior to travelling to Argentina. The validity of Schengen or U.S. visas must be more than 3 months. The [http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/templates/reciprocidad/aut_viaje.htm processing time is 10 business days]. ====At arrival==== You may bring in goods worth US$300 without paying duties. If you are just changing planes at the same airport and not entering the country you will ''still'' be given a customs form to fill in but as of May 2014 nobody asks for it at the airport and you can keep it as a souvenir. ===By plane=== '''[http://www.aerolineas.com.ar Aerolíneas Argentinas]''' and '''[http://www.latam.com LATAM]''' offer connections between [[Buenos Aires]]' international airport [[Ezeiza International Airport|Ezeiza]] and many cities throughout South America, as well as North America, Europe and Australia. Air New Zealand flies direct from [[Auckland]]. '''[http://www.qantas.com.au/ Qantas]''' no longer offers direct flights from Sydney to [[Buenos Aires]], instead flying to Santiago, home of its OneWorld Partner LATAM, where people can connect onto multiple destinations in Argentina. There are international flights to other airports, such as to [[Mendoza]] with LATAM from Santiago Chile. On flights to and from Argentina the cabin is sprayed with insecticide before the security demonstration before take off (flight attendants walk down the aisles with spray cans). This is also done on flights in some other parts of the world where [[tropical diseases]] are prevalent like between Singapore and Australia. The spray doesn't have a particularly unpleasant smell and they state it is not dangerous for passengers, but the situation can be a bit uncomfortable when experiencing it for the first time. If you're flying in or out of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the most common point of arrival and departure. The city has two airports, '''Ministro Pistarini International Airport''' ({{IATA|EZE}}) some 40 km southwest of central Buenos Aires and the more centrally located '''Aeroparque Jorge Newbery''' ({{IATA|AEP}}). The former is for intercontinental flights and a few domestic ones (mostly to Río Gallegos and Ushuaia), which leave early in the morning but if you're continuing to another location in Argentina or to nearby international destinations (one flight hour away or so) by plane you'll in most cases have to travel from Ezeiza to Jorge Newbery. There are cheap shuttle buses which take you there in about an hour, but travel time varies greatly depending on traffic. Also, there are some flights to Jorge Newbery from three other important South American hubs, namely Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Santiago so if you have a changed planes at those airports, your connecting flight might arrive at (or leave from) Jorge Newbery. Take an extra look at your ticket and '''ensure you are at the right airport.''' You should be able to ride a motorcoach or hire a service taxi from one of the booths after you clear customs. The rate for a taxi from Ezeiza international airport to Buenos Aires is AR$130, the rate from the Jorge Newbery domestic airport to town is AR$40 (Mar 2012). You can now also ride an Uber from Ezeiza, the fare is sometimes dynamic and much lower than a taxi, and is recommended to send an SMS or call your driver, since they may need to coordinate the pick up spot with you. If visiting another city there are a number of airports throughout the country. Many find it far easier to travel to a neighboring country and then take a short distance hop to the smaller airport. All major cities in Argentina and major tourist destinations like Mendoza, Perito Moreno and Iguazu Falls have airports nearby. There are several national airlines, with different levels of service. In general flying gets you everywhere quickly and cheaply (relatively). Although the buses in Argentina are among the most comfortable in the world and are reasonably priced, travelling takes a lot of time because of the distances and slow road travel involved. Passengers leaving Ezeiza Airport no longer have to pay the "departure tax" of US$29 (US$8 to Uruguay and domestic flights) after check-in, as they are now included in the prices of the tickets. ===By train=== There are no long-distance international services to Argentina, only a short-distance train from [[Encarnación]] ([[Paraguay]]) to [[Posadas]] (though even that is not operating as of June 2022). Coming from [[Bolivia]], the border towns of [[Villazón]] and [[Yacuiba]] can be reached by train. A connection between Chile and Argentina is under construction. ===By bus=== [[File:Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro (desde boleterías).JPG|thumb|Ticket booths at Buenos Aires intercity bus station]] International coaches run from all the neighbouring countries. * Retiro Bus Terminal: +54 11 4310-0700 The Retiro bus terminal is large and hidden behind Retiro train and Subte stations. For long distance buses it is advisable to buy a ticket several days in advance of your trip. Arrive at least 45&nbsp;minutes before your departure and always ask at an information desk if your gate number is the same as the one printed on your ticket. You will be given a range of possible gate numbers (for example 17-27). Watch your belongings carefully at Retiro as it is often crowded and there have been reports of thefts and even muggings at night. Travelling by bus is one thing you won't regret. You will come across the best costumer service and world class seats. Comparing Argentinian coach buses to those in the United States would be insulting to Argentina, for they have much higher standards than those like Greyhound. ===By boat=== Regular catamarans routes link [[Buenos Aires]] with [[Montevideo]] and [[Colonia]] in [[Uruguay]]. The '''[http://www.buquebus.com/ Buquebus]''' ferry service operates between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and both Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo, Uruguay. Some services are even from Punta del Este (via bus). For the Buquebus-Ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento there are two options, one takes three hours and the other one hour to get there. Generally, Buquebus seems a little more expensive than Colonia Express. '''[http://www.coloniaexpress.com Colonia Express]''' operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry. In addition, you can add a bus option between Colonia and Montevideo. Ticket prices from/to Montevideo or Colonia are between US$25&ndash;50, depending on the day of week and time. '''[http://www.seacatcolonia.com Seacat Colonia]''' also operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry, also offering a combined bus option between Colonia and Montevideo or even Punta del Este. There is also the directferries.com/.co.uk website, which offers those trips and ferries, although at inflated prices. In addition, it sometimes requires you to book business seats, which adds even further cost. In the end prices can easily be threefold for a simple one way ticket. Furthermore, there are two companies ([http://www.cacciolaviajes.com Cacciola] and [http://www.lineasdelta.com.ar Líneas Delta]) that link the city of [[Tigre]] with [[Carmelo]] and Nueva Palmira in [[Uruguay]], respectively. Trains to Tigre depart from Retiro (one of Buenos Aires' main train stations) every ten minutes. The trip costs AR$1.1 and takes 50 min. To a lesser extent, [http://www.grimaldi-freightercruises.com Grimaldi Freighters] run [[Freighter travel|freighters]] which carry up to 12 passengers from [[Hamburg]], [[London]], [[Antwerp]], [[Le Havre]], and [[Bilbao]] to [[Montevideo]] ([[Uruguay]]) every 9 days. They also carry cars and you drive your car on and off - unlike other freighter services. More information can be found on the website. ===By car=== Argentina has many border crossings with its neighbouring countries Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil, which are easy to use. Some ferries between Buenos Aires and Colonia also carry vehicles. However, taking the land border crossing can be convenient for a more complete route including Salto, Paysandú and Carmelo and the cities on the Argentinian side on your trip between Argentina and Uruguay. ==Get around== {{infobox|Sube Card|The Sube IC card for the Subte (metro) in Buenos Aires can also be used for other transport options around the country, like the buses in [[Bariloche]]. Other locations in Argentina where the Sube card is used can be found on [https://tarjetasube.sube.gob.ar/SubeWeb/Webforms/Admin/Views/donde-usar-sube.aspx their website] (Spanish only).}} ===By bus=== Argentina boasts an outstanding short and long-distance bus network. Since regional train service is limited and plane tickets are more expensive, bus travel is the most common way to travel from city to city within Argentina. It is not as cheap as it was before, with about US$4-5 for each hour of travelling (Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires about US$100). In Buenos Aires, a city bus is called a ''colectivo'' or ''bondi'' while a long distance, intercity bus is called a ''micro'' or ''omnibus''; this is not always true though, usage varies somewhat in provincial areas.. The hub of this network is definitely Buenos Aires' ''Terminal de Omnibus de Retiro''; it has up to 2,000 bus arrivals and departures per day, and multiple companies serve most destinations. Buses arrive and depart from a total of 75 platforms, and in order to buy your ticket you will have to choose between about 200 ticket booths situated on the upper level of the terminal. The more expensive buses generally offer high-quality service, and for distances longer than 200&nbsp;km, it is common to have food served on board. There is generally a good amount of legroom, and many buses have seats that recline horizontally into beds (''called camas'') making them a lot like travelling business class on a plane. The best category with completely reclining seats is normally called ''cama suite'', but other names such as ''tutto leto'', ''ejecutivo'' , ''cama vip'' or ''salon real'' are also in use. Somewhat cheaper seats only recline partially (''semi-camas''), or not at all (''servicio común''). Every service belongs to one of five official comfort classes with minimum requirements that are prescribed by law in order to facilitate comparisons. The better buses will provide everything you need, while for the lower categories it may be a good idea to take drinks and food with you, as well as toilet paper and ear plugs. If the trip is really long ''e.g. more than 12 hours'' it's definitely better to spend a few more bucks and pay for a better bus service. If travelling with a large bag or suitcase bring a handful of coins to tip the porter that heaves your pack in and out of the taxi and bus. Remember that, although buses usually ''arrive'' at their destination a little late, they almost always ''leave'' on time. Do not think that the relaxed approach carries over to bus departure times! More information on bus schedules and fares is available on the webpages of the online ticket resellers [http://www.plataforma10.com/ Plataforma 10], [https://www.centraldepasajes.com.ar/cdp/default.aspx Central de Pasajes]. To buy tickets and to really have a choice to different bus companies you may visit [http://www.ticketonline.com.ar/ Ticket Online] or [http://www.voyenbus.com/ VoyEnBus] . For buses departing or arriving in Buenos Aires, you can consult the [http://www.omnilineas.com.ar/retiro/ webpages] of the Terminal Retiro in Buenos Aires. A second bus terminal in Buenos Aires is situated in the Liniers neighbourhood, but it is smaller and less accessible than the one in Retiro. For city buses in Buenos Aires you should check [http://comollego.ba.gob.ar/ BA Cómo Llego] (In English, also an app for smartphones) and [http://www.omnilineas.com/argentina/buenos-aires/city-bus/ Omnilineas] (in English). ===By train=== [[File:Passanger Railways in Argentina.png|thumb|200px|Argentina rail passenger services {{nowrap|([[ShareMap:public/Railways in Argentina|interactive map]])}}]] The history of rail transport in Argentina is one of many ups and downs. While in the 19th century the rail network rivaled that of the US or many European countries in density, speed and quality as befitted a nation among the richest in the world, the declining fortunes of Argentina in the 20th century hit the railway, too. The railways were nationalized during Juan Domingo Perón's first term and remained state-owned until they were privatized under the government of Carlos Menem. However, the railways have since made yet another U-turn and a new state-owned railway was created in 2015. The government has promoted the re-establishment of long-distance passenger trains, although most lines still operate at a low frequency (one or two departures weekly). The rail network is very limited, and intercity buses offer better service and faster rides. Train fares are ''very'' cheap, often only a quarter of the bus fare. The [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/transporte/trenes-argentinos website] is a bit hard to navigate and Spanish only. '''Local travel''' in the Buenos Aires province is by bus and by local trains, with fast trains being the quickest way to get through the city's traffic. The three largest train terminals in Buenos Aires are Retiro, Constitucion and Once. Retiro is a group of three train stations alongside each other with the main long distance bus (or "micro") terminal behind the furthest of the train terminals (from the city center). One of the major '''long distance''' train operators is [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/trenes-argentinos/pasajes-larga-distancia Trenes Argentinos], which departs from Retiro (Buenos Aires) to Rosario, Córdoba and Tucumán, and from Constitución (Buenos Aires) to Bahía Blanca. See also [http://www.sateliteferroviario.com.ar/horarios/ Satélite Ferroviario] for up-to-date information on trains and services (''in Spanish''). Tickets can be [https://webventas.sofse.gob.ar/ bought online] with a 5% discount and with credit card. Even though, it does not allow for the selection of a foreign passport ID when buying a ticket, you can enter your number (and letters) under ''DNI'', which will be accepted in the train. For getting the needed online account, you cannot enter letters for your ID number, but just put anything, since you will be asked anew for each purchased connection. An amazing (but quite expensive) train ride is the [http://trenalasnubes.com.ar/ ''Tren a las nubes'' (Train to the Clouds)] in the northwestern province of [[Salta (province)|Salta]], but some people may get altitude sickness. This service, which has experienced suspensions, recommenced in August 2008. The train line no longer crosses the border into Chile. ===By plane=== Domestic flights are available within Argentina, but tickets are pricey, and most domestic flights pass through Buenos Aires' domestic airport Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The main carriers are '''[http://www.aerolineas.com.ar Aerolíneas Argentinas]''', '''[http://www.austral.com.ar Aerolíneas Austral]''' (a subsidiary of Aerolíneas Argentinas) and '''[https://www.latam.com/es_ar/ LATAM Argentina]'''. Aerolíneas Argentinas' subsidiary Austral, shares its parent's fleet, and tickets for both can be booked at the same office. The prices for tickets are double for non-residents, so be careful with publicized ticket prices. An exception to passing through Buenos Aires for domestic flights is Aerolineas Argentinas' "Great Circle Route", going both ways Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays BA-Bariloche-Mendoza-Salta-Iguazu-BA (and reverse on another flight both days). If you fly on your international trip to Argentina with Aerolíneas you sometimes can get discounts on domestic flights. Sometimes you even get free flights with your international ticket but keep in mind that you probably already paid for this with the inflated price of your international ticket. Always plan to arrive at your final destination before your flight home 2 or 3 days in advance, as Argentina, like most Latin American countries, experiences more delays and cancellations in travel than most areas of the world. Additional smaller carriers offering domestic flights are: * {{listing | name=Andes Líneas Aéreas | alt= | url=https://www.andesonline.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0810 777-2633 (in country only) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=Began in 2006 with regular flights between Buenos Aires and Salta. Since then they now serve several major cities in Argentina. }} * {{listing | name=Avianca Argentina| alt= | url=https://www.avianca.com.ar/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=Connects Buenos Aires to Rosario, Mar del Plata and Santa Fe in ATR 72 aircraft. Plans are underway to expand service to additional cities. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fly Bondi | alt= | url=https://flybondi.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-08-10 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Líneas Aéreas del Estado (LADE) | alt= | url=http://www.lade.com.ar | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+54 11 5353-2387 | tollfree=0810 810-5233 (in country only) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=State owned airline, operated by the Air Force, serving Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province and Entre Rios in the north and Chubut, Rio Negro, Santa Cruz and Tierra Fuego provinces in Patagonia with Saab 340B aircraft. }} * {{listing | name=Norwegian Argentina | alt= | url=https://www.norwegian.com/ar/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-10-18 | content=Subsidiary brand of Norway's Norwegian Air Shuttle to provide domestic flights from Buenos Aires and Cordoba to Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Neuquén, Salta and San Carlos Bariloche. Plans are underway to include international flights to Singapore via Perth from Buenos Aires and to include additional domestic and international connections out of Buenos Aires. }} ===By car=== [[File:Mendoza - Paso de la Cumbre - Ruta Nacional 7.jpg|thumb|National road 7 near Mendoza with the Andes in the background]] Car rental is readily available throughout Argentina, though it is a bit expensive compared with other forms of transportation. Travelling by car allows you to visit locations that are hard to reach by public transportation. Patagonia, in the South of Argentina, is a popular driving location among tourists due to the breathtaking views across many miles of open land. Argentina generally recognizes valid drivers' licences from foreign jurisdictions. Drivers must be over 21. The rental companies will charge the renters credit card $6000 to be used in the event of an accident. They cancel this charge when the car is returned. On the ''rutas'', in the provinces bordering other countries, the police frequently stop cars at ''controles policiales'' ("police checkpoints") to check insurance and registration papers and drivers' licences. They do not stop all cars, though; when you come to a ''control policial'', drive slowly and you will usually be waved through without stopping. Near provincial borders, these ''controles'' may also involve inspection of the trunk for contraband and a mandatory two peso fee for "disinfection" or removing insects from the car's underside by driving it over a mechanical sprayer that either sprays water or does nothing. The police have been known to set up roadblocks and demand bribes for passage, particularly around the city of Buenos Aires. Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in Europe and the U.S., but the locals often ignore the regulations. On roads and highways it's mandatory to have car lights on, even during daytime. Maximum speed: 60&nbsp;km/h in the city, 40&nbsp;km/h on side roads and 100&nbsp;km/h to 130&nbsp;km/h on roads outside the city as well as on highways. There are frequent speed controls. However speed limits and lane markings are universally ignored, and running red lights is common. Most drivers treat stop signs, octagonal red signs reading ''PARE'', as though they were "yield" signs, though some drivers ignore them completely. Within cities surrounding Buenos Aires it is proper to honk at an impending intersection and the one who honks first has right of way. Right of way is determined somewhat haphazardly by a combination of vehicle size and who arrives first. Make sure you are thoroughly confident in your driving skills before attempting to drive in Argentina. Highways are limited to the areas around large cities. Most of the country is connected by paved unlit two-lane roads (''rutas'') shared by buses, cars, and large trucks. Some places are accessible only by gravel or dirt roads. Indeed, some main roads in southern Argentina are unsealed, leading to 4x4 vehicles being more popular. This is particularly the case in the south. It is important to travel with a good map ( e.g. ''Argentina Waterproof Road Map'' from World Mapping Project) and to be well informed about your route distances, road conditions and the estimated travel time. In addition to a good map the website of ''cochera andina'' publishes useful information on more than 120 routes in Argentina. The current cost of gasoline in central and southern Argentina is approximately 6 pesos per litre. In many small towns, particularly in the north, they may ration gasoline to ensure they have enough to sell until the next refuelling truck arrives, in which case you will only be allowed to buy 30 pesos worth of fuel at a time. It's advisable to fill your tank at regular intervals when the opportunity arises. In the Andes, the gasoline consumption of non-turbo charged engines increases due to the altitude. ===By thumb=== The [[hitchhiking|hitchhiking club]] [http://www.autostopargentina.com.ar/ Autostop Argentina] began in Argentina in 2002, inspired by clubs in France, Germany, Italy and the United States. As a result, hitchhiking has become more acceptable among the younger generation, and raising a thumb at a highway is a symbol most people understand. Hitchhiking in addition is a great and inexpensive way to get to know the real Argentina and its people. If you do get a ride, you will in general be treated with much generosity: Argentinians are very friendly and interested. Due to the lack of budget accommodation in remote regions and even larger cities off the touristy routes, as well as because of the large distances, it is advisable to carry a tent with you. There are many opportunities along the main highways to put it up&mdash;sometimes a little search is necessary. This way you can discover Argentina (at least its south) even with the most limited budget: €300 for 4-5 weeks is possible and still see the interesting and picturesque sights. Everything south and including the La Pampa Province is comfortable and easy to hitchhike. Only infrequent traffic (through the center), other hitchhikers (near [[El Chalten]], [[El Calafate]] and especially [[El Bolsón]]) or bad weather might set you back. Hence, always have a backup plan (bus, tent, hike, etc.) and simply stay confident. You might in addition take a route which might seem longer, but is in the end much faster, i.e. Ruta 3 is very easy due to the high traffic and few competitors, but [[Ruta 40]] has far less traffic, more competitors and is generally slower due to its conditions. Either way, many helpful tips can also be found in the [[Hitchhiking|hitchhiking guide of WikiVoyage]]. Nevertheless, near Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Cordoba it is considerably more difficult to hitchhike, and the thumb of a woman is significantly more successful than the thumb of a man. A single man should count on long hours of waiting or simply luck in these regions. Just try it once or twice to find out whether it is possible where you are. Nevertheless, even though as woman it might be more successful, be cautious and vary especially as a solo woman: and never fall asleep and remain on the main roads. ===On foot and navigation=== Argentina is an excellent place for hiking and trekking, both in the western Andes, southern Tierra del Fuego and the wide Patagonia, providing many interesting trails. However, due to the often remote nature of these trails, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety, both in cities as well as the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps and comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide, and by many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] (complex with many add-ons) and [https://maps.me/ MAPS.ME] (easy but limited). ==Talk== {{infobox|Hey Big Balls|¡Che boludo! (poorly translated in the title) Che (used as injunctive, the root is indigenous) get's used a lot in casual speech ...between friends. It's why the Cubans nicknamed Ernesto Guevara, Che Guevara. It's a uniquely Argentine habit. Well Some Chileans use it, slightly differently, “Che huevón” Don't be surprised if you hear some creative terms of endearment on the street. It's not uncommon to refer to one's friends as boludo ("big balls") or loco ("crazy"). If you read a bit about Lunfardo, you begin to see Argentines love to play with language, and love using nicknames. A person who is overweight or fat is simply referred to by his friends as “flaco”'' (skinny). 'an intelligent person with a great talent to gain the respect of their peers is “un hijo de puta”'' (son a of bitch). Negro (without negative connotation) is a popular nickname regardless of a person's colour.}} The official language is [[Spanish Phrasebook|Spanish]]. Generally, most people speak Spanish using a local dialect, ''Castellano Rioplatense'', which is subtly different from both the language of [[Spain]] and that of [[Central America]]. Most notably, the pronoun "tu" is replaced by "vos", and the you plural pronoun "vosotros" replaced with "ustedes", the latter being common throughout Latin America. People from each city pronounce words differently as well. People from Buenos Aires speak differently compared to those from Spain and other Spanish speaking countries; example: ''chicken'' in Spanish (''pollo'') is pronounced ''PO-zhO'' or ''PO-SHO'' by the "Porteños" (residents of Buenos Aires), with the ''SH'' sound harder than in Spanish; unlike most other Spanish speakers of South America who pronounces it ''PO-yo''. All Argentinians learn standard Castilian Spanish in school. Rioplatense Spanish is also heavily influenced by [[Italian]], even frequently being mistaken for it, a result of the large influx of Italian immigrants. Hand gestures derived from Italy are extremely common, and many colloquialisms are borrowed from Italian (for example: instead of saying "cerveza", which means beer, youngsters find "birra" cooler, which is in Italian). Most locals can readily understand most Spanish dialects, as well as [[Portuguese]] or Italian (especially due to its similarity to the local Spanish). English is mandatory in high school and usually understood in at least a basic level in tourist areas. [[German]] and [[French]] can be understood and to some extent spoken by a few. A few places in Patagonia near Rawson have native Welsh speakers. {{infobox|Hurlingham?|Commonwealth English is certainly not an official language, let alone widespread, but has historically been the variety widely used by the educated elite in Argentina. Thanks to groups like the Argentine British Community Council (ABCC) British immigrants feel quite at home. Constantly arranging “British” events such as car boot sales, village fetes, fun runs and fundraisers. The ABCC see their duty as upholding the British tradition, which includes saying “please”, “thank you” and being on time. Argentina is the country with the biggest British community in Latin America, has many cities founded by Britons, and many of Buenos Aires' private schools were founded by the British. Buenos Aires used to have the most important and oldest English language newspaper in Latin America, the Buenos Aires Herald, which used to be published from 1876 until it ceased to exist in 2017. Just a few of the towns established by British settlers in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina: Hughes, Rawson, Hudson, Hurlingham, Temperley, Banfield, Brandsen, Parish, Fair, Barker, Bunge, Tornquist, Roberts, Gunther, Gahan, Abott, Anderson and Warnes. Few sights present as quintessentially British a scene as admiring the immaculately trimmed polo fields of the Hurlingham Club or watching a football match between St Andrews School and Balmoral College}} The interjection "che" is extremely common and means approximately the same thing as English "hey!". It can also be employed as a phrase known to someone you don't remember their names. Ex: "Escucháme, Che,...." Sometimes it is peppered throughout the speech, similar to the English phrase "yo," as in "What's up, yo?" Nonetheless, communication will not be a problem for any Spanish speaker. Argentines will communicate with each other using lunfardo, a street dialect or slang. It is used together with Spanish by replacing nouns with their synonyms in lunfardo. As opposed to changing the original meaning, it just makes the phrase more colourful. An important aspect of lunfardo is that it is only spoken. For example, one knows the word dinero (money), but may use the word "guita" in order to refer to the same things. Lunfardo is composed of about 5,000 words, many of which do not appear in the dictionary. ==See== For many visitors, Argentina as a country has the same seductive appeal as the tango for which it's famous. Just like that iconic partner dance, Argentina embraces you, constantly moving to the rhythm of the streets and improvising every step of the way. ===Urban life=== Its large cities all bustle with life. The famous capital, '''[[Buenos Aires]]''', is the most visited city in [[South America]] and a place like no other. Of course, there's fancy cosmopolitan boutiques, top of the line nightlife and gourmet cuisine. However, it's the classic, unpolished side of the city that makes it a world wide traveller's magnet. The downtrodden but colourful neighbourhoods where crazy traffic sounds drown out distant accordion tunes, the pleasant '''street-cafés''' and ''parillas'' (steak houses), busy outdoor markets and the lovely '''old centre''' with its European colonial architecture. [[Buenos Aires/San Telmo|San Telmo]] is the oldest neighbourhood of the city and a good place to indulge in the city vibe of cafés, street artists, tango parlors and antique markets in a colonial surrounding. The atmosphere is perhaps Buenos Aires' biggest attraction, but some of the main sights include '''Recoleta’s cemetery''' and the '''Plaza de Mayo'''. Argentina's other big cities share the energetic buzz of BA, but have a distinct character of their own. '''[[Mendoza]]''' is a lively yet laid-back town, characterized by broad avenues. It's famous as a wine capital far beyond the borders of Argentina and a perfect starting point for the '''Argentina Wine Route''' along the hundreds of wineries in the area. As it's close to the Andes, it's also a good base for winter sports and other outdoor activities. The old university city '''[[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]]''' is known for its particular musical culture with the ''cuarteto'' as its number one music style. The city also boasts some of the best colonial heritage sights in the country. '''[[Bariloche]]''', also at the base of the Andes mountains, is a major tourist destination, popular for its skiing opportunities, lovely beaches and chocolate shops. ===Natural wonders=== [[File:Iguacu-004.jpg|thumb|The [[Iguaçu Falls]] are one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world - as viewed from the Brazilian side.]] Fascinating as Argentina's urban life may be, the country's mighty natural attractions are at least as good a reason to come. The landscapes are incredibly various, from the high peaks of the [[Andes]] and the famous [[El Calafate#See|Perito Moreno Glacier]] to cacti-filled deserts, sandy Atlantic beaches and biodiverse wetlands. With some 30 national parks in the country, there's always a good place nearby to see some of the country's natural wonders. A highlight in the subtropical north are the spectacular '''[[Iguaçu Falls]]''', easily one of the most impressive waterfalls on earth. Argentina's wildlife includes flamingos, penguins, caimans and capybaras, sea lions and -at times- even whales. Especially when you're visiting in autumn, the coastal town of [[Puerto Madryn]] is a must. From there you can easily make your way to '''[[Punta Tombo]]''' and '''[[Peninsula Valdes]]''' to go whale-watching and meet up close and personal with some of the million penguins who come to Patagonia each year to nest and raise their young. Head to [[El Calafate]] to organize your tour to the highly popular '''[[Los Glaciares National Park]]''' and see the famous glaciers and the icy '''Argentino Lake'''. Be amazed by the many colours and remarkable rock formations of '''[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]''', a mountain range in the north that extends far over the [[Bolivia|Bolivian border]]. Drive through and spot traditional villages and indigenous women and their goat herds. Other great destinations for nature lovers include the '''[[Colonia Carlos Pellegrini|Ibera wetlands]]''' (with the most diverse fauna in the country) and '''[[Talampaya National Park]]''', a primary site for archaeological and palaeontological finds. Generally, Argentina is a country that charges excessively for its natural wonders and touristy sights, like the one mentioned above. And especially as a foreigner you generally pay twice as much as locals, even though costs of living do not differ much between Argentina and Europe. This can make Argentina an expensive destination and barely interesting for someone on a shoestring. However, there are great alternatives that require little money and are equally interesting, like [[El Chalten|'''El Chalten''' and the Viedma Glacier]] (the largest in Argentina), '''[[El Bolsón]]''' with great hiking options (even into Chile), [[Buenos Aires (province)#See|(Lake) '''Epecuén''']], [[Buenos Aires (province)#See|'''Cerro de La Ventana''']], [[San Antonio Oeste]] with the popular Las Grutas beach resort town and the picturesque '''Playa Las Conchillas''' and Playa Piedras Coloradas, '''Pinguinera Cabo Dos Bahias''' near [[Puerto Madryn#See|Puerto Madryn]], [[Patagonia_(Argentina)#See|'''Bosques Petrificados''' (de Jaramillo)]], the colorful hills of the '''Quebrada de Humahuaca''' in [[Jujuy]] and other impressive rock formations in the [[Salta (province)#See|'''Salta Province''']], and many more. In addition, relying on hitch-hiking and travelling with a tent can bring down costs. The website www.argentina.gob.ar has a list of destinations, [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/turismoydeportes/larutanatural/algunas-formas-de-vivir-la-ruta-natural/ruta-de-las-estrellas Ruta de las Estrellas], that pertains to [[Astronomy|astrotourism]]. ===Some other highlights=== The '''countryside''' in general is a most pleasant part of Argentina; laid-back and with a taste for life close to nature. Rural villages are a breath of fresh air compared to the country's hectic big cities and a nice way to experience traditional culture. The north is as South-American as Argentina gets. Its '''wine regions''' are famous throughout the world and an increasingly popular tourist destination. If the bustle of Buenos Aires is too much for your taste, [[Mendoza]] and '''[[Salta]]''' are an excellent choice. They also make for a good base to explore the scenic regional vineyards and friendly villages with the Andes mountains in the background. Salta is also the starting point for the '''Train to the Clouds''', a heritage railway that seems to be running solely to provide some unforgettable panoramas for visitors. The '''[[Traslasierra Valley]]''' is a pleasant green valley and one of the many places where you can enjoy a world class '''spa''', as hot springs naturally occur around here. Finally, if you like a day at the beach, Argentina has plenty to offer for you. '''[[Mar del Plata]]''' is one of the top destinations for beach resorts. ==Do== [[File:Mar-del-plata.JPG|thumb|[[Mar del Plata]] is a major Argentinian beach destination]] ===Hiking and trekking=== Argentina is a great country to seek out the nature, glaciers, lakes and mountains for a couple of days with a tent, sleeping bag and cooking ware. Many of the above mentioned sights are spotted with beautiful hiking trails of varying quality and level, like [[El Chalten]], [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], or [[El Bolsón]]&mdash;read there for more information on specific trails. Often you will have to climb up a mountain to see a glacier or a lake, just to return later&mdash;in that case consider leaving your (heavy) luggage where it cannot be found and enjoy the trail without the burden, but remembering where you left your backpack before. :''Also, see the general [[Hiking]] and [[Wilderness backpacking]] guidelines of Wikivoyage.'' ===Walking tours=== Buenos Aires has a number of walking tour options. They include the typical tours you may find in any city, as well as interesting options including free walking tours, downloadable MP3 walking tours, and even running tours. ===Sports=== The most popular sport in Argentina is football (soccer), and it is often said that football is not just a sport but a religion. If you come to Argentina, you shouldn't miss the chance to experience a professional match live. Argentina's top professional football league is the '''[http://saf.com.ar/ Primera División]''', and the fans are very passionate. The Argentinian national team is also one of the world's footballing powerhouses, and matches against Brazil and England in particular are very charged affairs. ====Football teams==== There are five teams called "Los 5 grandes", which are the elite of Argentinian football tournaments: * Boca Juniors - famous stadium "La Bombonera" where Diego Maradona played. * River Plate - Stadium "El monumental de Nuñez" where Argentina won the 1978 FIFA World Cup. * Racing Club - The first Argentine team to win the Club World Championships. * Independiente - won the most ''Copa Libertadores'' * San Lorenzo Other Teams * Rosario Central - Stadium: "El gigante de Arroyito" * Vélez Sarsfield (European SouthAmerican Cup Champion in Tokyo 1994) * Estudiantes de La Plata - World Champion '68, Champion of America 1968 - 1969 - 1970 -2009. Club where Juan Sebastián Verón played. * Newell's Old Boys – team where Gabriel Batistuta played. Lionel Messi played in its youth program before moving to Spain as a teenager. * Colón de Santa Fe – team with the largest number of supporters based on Argentina's coast The rivalry between the [[Buenos Aires]] clubs of Boca Juniors and River Plate, known as ''El Superclásico '', is by far the most intense in Argentina, with rioting and even stabbings between fans of the two clubs being a regular occurrence. ====Other sports==== [[Rugby football|Rugby]] and basketball (''basquet'') are also popular. Argentine polo is famous throughout the world, and the country is home to all of the highest ranked players today. Introduced by British settlers in the 1870s, skillful gauchos adopted it and the passion caught like wildfire. The Argentine Polo Open, usually played on early December every year, is a must for polo fans from all over the world. The sport's governing body is the Asociacion Argentina de polo and its webpage lists all the official tournaments held each year. Argentina is also well known for the many polo clinics held on clubs and farms around Buenos Aires. Tennis has been growing in popularity with the Argentina's steady production of top players since the 1980s. [[Field hockey]] has also became a popular sport, especially among women. The National Women's Field Hockey Team, Las Leonas (''The Lionesses''), has grown in the past years and developed into a now competes against the best in the world. Car racing is popular too: The main leagues are Turismo Carretera (Ford vs Chevrolet), TC2000 (Touring Cars) and TopRace. The most important racetrack in Argentina is in Buenos Aires is Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez. [[Golf in Argentina]] is an increasingly popular sport thanks in part to the success of Argentinian players such as Angel Cabrera, Andres Romero and Eduardo Romero. There are around 280 courses in the country, most around Buenos Aires and including such well-known names as the Jockey Club, Olivos and Hurlingham. On the Atlantic coast in Mar del Plata are a couple of courses that have held international events, and Patagonia has excellent resort courses such as Llao Lloa, Arelauquen and Chapelco (a Nicklaus design), as well as the 9-hole course in Ushuaia. ===Itineraries=== * [[Tren de las Sierras]] * [[National Route 40 (Argentina)]] ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Argentine peso | currencyCode=AR$ | date=May 2022 | USD=120 | EUR=129 | GBP=151 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/ars-argentine-peso XE.com] (official rate) }} The official currency of Argentina is the peso (ISO: code: '''ARS'''), denoted by the symbol "'''$'''". It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos. Banknotes are issued in values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos. Be prepared to receive small change in the form of ''golosinas'' (candies/sweets), especially in Chinese supermarkets. Since 1969 thirteen zeroes have been dropped (a factor of ten trillion), the peso has been revalued again and again, and its name changed. ====Inflation==== In 2018 and 2019 the peso lost more than half of its value against the euro and US dollar. Due to this history of inflation, Wikivoyage is no longer updating prices in pesos. Any '''price information''' more than a year old must be treated with a lot of caution and it probably unreliable. Luckily, most accommodations post their prices in US dollars online&mdash;prepare yourself for discussions on the corresponding price in pesos. ====Banks==== Banks are generally open from 10:00 to 15:00 and only on weekdays. ====ATMs==== ATMs are the most convenient but on the other hand quite expensive source of cash. In general, ATMs in Argentina charge very high additional fee when using a credit card, independently of your credit card conditions at home. ATMs should be used only in banks or ATMs that acted as the banks' branches. Just like in most cities, independent ATMs (not affiliated with any bank) are considered less safe. Most ATMs strictly limit withdrawals on foreign cards. Most machines have a withdrawal limit of around AR$10,000 and a fixed fee of AR$600-1000 (Mar 2021). ''RedBrou'' ATMs have been good bets. Sometimes the machines also dispense US dollars for international bank cards that are members of the Cirrus and PLUS networks. Visitors from Brazil can find many Banco Itaú agencies all over the city. === Western Union=== You can send yourself cash via Western Union online. You will get better rates than st money exchanges or ATMs, but there is a fee. You will get an email confirmation within a few minutes allowing you to collect your Argentinian pesos at their nearest office or shop. You must set up an account to send yourself money. ====Money exchange==== Cash exchange rates for US dollars are very competitive, and it may be more advantageous to bring a large sum of US currency, considering the high fees of ATMs. It is easy to stack up US dollars in [[Uruguay]] because its ATMs do allow US dollar withdrawals at no or a low fee. However, of course then you will also have to watch this money all the time. So, a mix of both, US dollars and ATM, is probably the best. Exchange rates at official ''Bureau de Change'' in Argentina are very competitive with rates being barely 1% off the official interbank rate. Also, many of the larger banks (like ''Banco de la Nación Argentina'') exchange money at competitive rates, even euros. As of 2019, expect to lose 10-20% when buying Argentenian pesos with Chilean pesos as most banks do not exchange them. The bigger the city the easier it gets to exchange money, even the oddest currencies&mdash;see [[Buenos Aires#Buy]]. You might need a passport with banks though. '''Black market''' currency dealers, called ''arbolitos'' ("little trees") and operating from ''cuevas'' ("caves"), can be found yelling "Cambio", with Florida Street in [[Buenos Aires]] being particularly notorious. At so-called [https://bluedollar.net/ "blue dollar"] (''dólar blue'') currency exchanges you can get up to AR$210 as of Jan 2022 (double the official rate). The black market is illegal, so take all possible precautions to avoid getting ripped off, and remember that your money may be confiscated if you are busted by the police. Hostel owners will sometimes be willing to exchange US dollars. Check the notes received and [https://www.xe.com the current and up-to-date rates]. ====Credit cards==== Credit cards are used less commonly in Argentina than in the USA or Europe. Many businesses in the city accept them and you can expect any major chain - supermarkets, fast food, clothing stores, etc. - to also accept them. The standard 10% tip in restaurant is often expected to be paid in cash, even when you pay the bill by credit card. Bear in mind, tipping is only expected when the establishment does ''not'' already charge you for "cubiertos" (literally, utensils. In practice it means "table service"). If you use a debit or credit card, the checkout operator in places like supermarkets will often require you to present both your card and a form of identification such as a drivers' licence. Present both simultaneously at checkout and with confidence. A lack of confidence will lead to a request for your passport as identification. For larger purchases such as long-distance bus tickets you will need to present your passport and your credit card. Although this makes shopping difficult, do try to keep your passport in a location such as a hotel-room safe. PIN cards have become the most common ones and should be accepted anywhere, as well as magnetic band cards. PINs should be accepted but if not, the shop attendant will ask you to sign the invoice. Contactless credit cards are not commonly accepted as of Nov 2016. ====Traveller's checks==== They are rarely used and may be difficult to exchange, but there is an American Express office at San Martin Plaza in [[Buenos Aires]] that will take American Express' Traveller's Checks. Also, Banco Frances will cash them with proper identification. ===Tipping=== There is no obligation to [[Tipping|tip]] in Argentina although it is considered customary. Some restaurants already charge customers with "cubiertos" (table service). In these cases tipping is not expected. Sometimes rounding up or telling them to "keep the change" is enough on small checks, deliveries, gasoline tenders, etc. Leaving at least a 10% tip is considered kind and polite at restaurants, cafes, hotels, beauty parlors, barbers, ushers and car-washes. Tipping bartenders is not customary. Leaving no tip when feeling unsatisfied is not an uncommon gesture, and it's interpreted as such. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped. Another local custom is to tip the ushers in theatres and opera houses when they're also in charge of handing out the programmes; one may request one without tipping, at the risk of being considered cheap. Service fees are included in most upscale hotels and restaurants, usually around 15%. These fees can appear in the menu as "valor del cubierto", "servicio", or simply "cubierto". By law it is mandatory that this item is represented in the same text size as the rest of the menu items. ===Shopping=== The fashion and art scenes are booming. Buenos Aires' signature European-South American style overflows with unique art pieces, ''art deco'' furniture, and antiques. Local fashion designers, who are becoming a source of inspiration for the U.S. and European high-end markets, compose their collections based on lots of leather, wools, woven fabrics and delicate laces with a gaucho twist. At times, the exchange rate can present good value for international tourists. Fashionable clothing and leather products can be found in most commercial areas; jackets, boots and shoes are easily available. However, Buenos Aires has a relatively mild climate, so truly cold-weather gear is harder to find here. Long coats or heavy gloves may not be in stock; similarly, jeans and other basics have a thin construction compared with those in cooler countries. The Andes regions and Patagonia are considerably colder in the winter, so thick clothing is much easier to find here. Electronics are not cheap, as they are subject to heavy import tariffs. The price of music, books, and movies lags slightly behind changes in the exchange rate and can offer a bargain if the volatile exchange rates are in your favour. Most free-standing shops in Buenos Aires are open 10:00-20:00 on weekdays, and some of them also Saturdays and Sundays, depending on what area of the city they are in. Enclosed malls, however, set their own hours, and are also open on the weekends. Most places outside of the city of Buenos Aires, where most stores remain open during a siesta, still observe a siesta from approximately noon until 16:00; almost all businesses are closed during this time. The precise closing hours vary from store to store, according to the preferences of the owner. Shops and offices generally open again in the evening until 21:00 or 22:00. ==Eat== [[File:ArgentinaSteak.jpg|thumb|Bife de chorizo]] {{seealso|Argentine cuisine}} Argentinian breakfasts are somewhat light compared to what those from English-speaking countries are accustomed to. Typically, it consists of a hot drink (coffee, tea, milk) with some toast, medialunas (croissants, literally "halfmoons") or bread. Hotels typically provide a free buffet consisting of coffee, tea, drinkable yogurt, assorted pastries and toast, fruit and perhaps cereal. These kinds of breakfasts are also readily available in the many cafes. Lunch is a big meal in Argentina, typically taken in the early afternoon. Lunch is so big because dinner is not until late: 20:30 to 21:00 at the earliest, more commonly at 22:00 or even later. Most restaurants do not serve food until then except for pastries or small ham-and-cheese toasted sandwiches (tostados), for afternoon tea 18:00-20:00. Tea is the one meal that is rarely skipped. A few cafés do offer heartier fare all day long, but don't expect anything more substantial than pizza or a milanesa (breaded meat fillets) or a lomito (steak sandwiches) outside of normal Argentine mealtimes. Dinner is usually eaten at 22:00 and typically consists of appetizers, a main course, and desserts. North Americans should beware that Argentinians use the term "entrée" to refer to appetizers. This is common outside of North America but can surprise some Canadians and most Americans. In Argentina the main dish is a "plato principal". The appetizers in Argentina typically consist of empanadas (baked pastries with a meat filling), chorizo or morcilla (meat or blood sausage), and assortments of achuras (entrails). For a main dish, there is usually bife de chorizo (sirloin or New York Strip steak) and various types of salads. Dessert is often a custard with dulce de leche and whipped cream topping. Beef is a prominent component of the Argentine diet, and Argentine beef is world-famous for good reason. Argentina and Uruguay are the top 2 countries in meat per capita consumption in the world. Definitely check out Argentine barbecue: asado, sometimes also called parrillada, because it is made on a parrilla, or grill. Food in Argentina is virtually synonymous with beef. The beef is some of the best in the world, and there are many different cuts of meat. Lomo (tenderloin) and bife de chorizo are excellent. "Costillas" (ribs) is considered by locals the real "asado" meat cut and is very tasty. North Americans will see that costillas are different to those at home. Argentinians cut ribs perpendicular to the bone. Having a parrillada dinner is one of the best ways to experience Argentine cuisine; preferably with a bottle of wine and a good amount of salads. In some popular areas, parrilladas are available from small buffets, or street carts and barbecue trailers. Skewers and steak sandwiches can then be purchased to takeaway. Given that a large portion of Argentines are of Italian, Spanish and French descent, such fare is very widespread and of high quality; pizzerias and specialized restaurants are very common. A convention observed in Argentina is to treat the pasta and sauce as separate items, with each charged separately. Cafés, bakeries, and ice-cream shops (heladerías) are very popular. Inexpensive and high-quality snacks can be found in most commercial areas, and many have outdoor seating areas. Empanadas (turnovers) containing meats, cheeses, or many other fillings can be bought cheaply from restaurants or lunch counters. The Alfajor is a must try snack of a two cookies (biscuits) with a dulce de leche filling and can be purchased at any local kiosco. Smoking is now prohibited in all of Buenos Aires' restaurants and all of Mendoza's restaurants. In most cities, it's forbidden in all public buildings (cafés, shops, banks, bus stations, etc.), so it's better to ask before smoking anywhere. '''Signature/national dishes''' * '''Asado''' * '''Empanada''' (baked pastries with a meat, cheese and/or vegetable filling) * '''Milanesa''' (breaded meat fillets) * '''Humita''' * '''Chorizo''' (sausage) and '''Choripan''' (with bread) * '''Tarta de Jamón y Queso''' (baked pastry crust with ham and cheese filling) * '''Guiso Criollo''' - with meat, vegetables and fruit * '''Pizza''' - Due to the large number of Italian immigrants, Argentina has its own unique style of pizza. '''Desserts and snacks''' * '''Dulce de leche''' * '''Alfajores''' * '''Helado''' * '''Flan con Dulce de Leche''' * '''Torta de Ricotta''' * '''Facturas''' ==Drink== [[File:Yerba mate.jpg|thumb|Mate]] '''Yerba mate''' (pronounced in two syllables, 'MAH-teh') is a traditional Argentine herbal drink, prepared in a hollowed-out gourd which is passed around in a social setting and drunk through a metal straw. Although usually drunk hot, ''mate'' can also be served cold, usually known as "tereré"; the version that is preferred in Paraguay and Mato Grosso, Brazil. Mate contains less caffeine than coffee, but contains other vitamins and minerals that give it a stimulating effect, particularly to those who are not used to it. It is naturally rather bitter, so it's not uncommon to add sugar, though it's polite to ask before adding sugar to it. The drinking of mate with friends is an important social ritual in Argentina. The informal tea ceremony is led by a "cebador" or server and people arrange themselves in a "rueda" or wheel. Argentina is renowned for its excellent selection of '''wine'''. The most popular being Mendoza which is rated among the worlds most popular regions due to its high altitude, volcanic soils and proximity to the Andes Mountains. The terrain seems to complement the European grape varietals with interesting notes not present when produced in other climates, this allows the Argentine wine to be positioned in a league of its own. The best way to experience and understand the selection of Argentine varietals is one of the many tasting events. The legal drinking age is officially 18, although most establishments will serve anyone approximately 16 or older. Most restaurants serve a broad range of '''liquors'''. '''Beer''' is offered in drought form in a ''chopp'' (small glass) or served in bottles or cans, and is typically a light, easily drinkable lager. The most popular locally made brands of beer are Quilmes, Isenbeck, Schneider and Brahma (although it's Brazilian). Widely-available imports include Warsteiner, Heineken, Budweiser and Corona. There are now many small pubs and bars in Buenos Aires that brew beer on premises, but most of these offer a poor quality product compared to what is widely available in parts of Europe and the USA. In the Buenos Aires area, the Buller Brewing Company in Recoleta and the Antares Brewery in Mar del Plata offer excellent handcrafted English-style ales. Ask if there are "cervezas artesanales", locally hand crafted beers. '''Fernet''' is widely consumed by Argentinians, especially in Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires. It came from Italy, and is a very bitter drink made from herbs, with 40% alcohol and dark brown in colour. Due to its bitter taste, it is usually mixed with Coke (served in bars, pubs, clubs), and if you go to an Argentinian house they will have Fernet and Coke to offer you. Also, Fernet is usually served as a digestif after a meal, but may also be enjoyed with coffee and espresso, or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It may be enjoyed at room temperature or with ice. Cider (''sidra'') is the typical drink at celebrations, especially at Christmas. On other important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or weddings, sidra is the drink chosen for the toast. Cafés often have fresh-squeezed '''fruit juices''', which is otherwise hard to find. ==Sleep== A wide range of accommodation possibilities are available in Buenos Aires and the rest of the country, from student [[hostels]] to homey bed and breakfasts to trendy boutique hotels in the city to luxurious palaces and modern five-star hotels. There are also many beautiful lake-side lodges in Patagonia, and fabulous regional farms (''estancias'') outside the cities. Many vacation '''cabañas''' (cabins or weekend houses) are available for short-term rent directly from the owners in the mountains, seaside, and in rural areas. Drive around and look for signs saying ''alquiler'' ("rental"), or check the classified section of any major newspaper. Argentina is a vast country and '''camping''' is possible at many places (free or including amenities), especially near the beach. In addition, many villages and towns offer inexpensive "municipal camping". However, consider that many grounds are private property, so you should not camp here. Consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-40.8164/-64.7609 OpenStreetMap], which many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] and [https://maps.me/ MAPS.ME] use, to find places which have been tagged by other people as possible camping sites. ==Learn== [[File:Buenos Aires-La Boca-P2070009.jpg|thumb|Tango is never far away when you're wandering through Buenos Aires]] Education in Argentina is free for everyone, no matter the level, and it has a good quality. Argentina is a popular destination for University students, especially from neighboring countries (such as [[Brazil]], [[Paraguay]] and [[Uruguay]]). The most pretigious university of the country and one of the most important universities of Latin America is the '''University of Buenos Aires'''. It have excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are internationally recognised, with exchange programmes with various universities in many countries around the world. Apart from Buenos Aires, [[Mendoza]] is another popular and excellent place to take Spanish lessons for those who want a more idyllic setting (see the entry for Mendoza for details). There are also a lot of public and private quality institutes who give Spanish lessons, and many more for Tango lessons, Argentinean art and literature and architecture. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' (and learning Spanish at the same time) is big in South America and thus also in Argentina. General information on the [[South America#Work|South America article]]. ==Cope== Facebook has an [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArgentinaChileBackpackerTraveler/ Argentina & Chile Backpacker / Traveler group] where you can find other travellers and up-to-date information on the country. In general, also see [[South America#Cope]]. ==Stay safe== Lately Argentina has seen a rise in crime directed towards tourists, it is well known that tourists bring hard currency to Argentina to avoid the official exchange rate. Excercise extra caution here, don't go to Western Union alone, be careful changing on the street, and bring a lock for your bags, take the $1-2 Uber instead of walking at night. The 500 or so dollars you may bring represents 3 months at the minimum wage. Be careful. Argentina has a relatively high traffic mortality rate, with about 20 road deaths per day, and with more than 120,000 injured people each year, including tourists. Pedestrians should exercise extreme caution. Do not jaywalk if you do not feel comfortable, and be careful crossing even when allowed. There is plenty of activity and foot traffic throughout the night. Nice areas have a very thorough police presence, perhaps one officer per 3 blocks, plus store security and auxiliary patrols. Public security in all major cities like [[Buenos Aires]], [[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]] and [[Rosario]] is handled by the Federal Police and the National Gendarmerie or the Naval Prefecture, especially in the Puerto Madero area of Buenos Aires. As in any large city, certain particular neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires and other cities are very dangerous. Some shady neighbourhoods include Retiro, Villa Lugano, La Boca and Villa Riachuelo. Ask trusted locals, such as hotel desk staff or police officers, for advice. Pay attention to your environment and trust your instincts. If an area seems questionable, leave. Many people in the street and in the subway hand out small cards with horoscopes, lottery numbers, pictures of saints, or cute drawings on them. If you take the card, the person will ask for payment. You can simply return the card along with a ''no, gracias.'' or simply in silence if your Spanish is not good. Persistent beggars are usually not dangerous; a polite but firm ''no tengo nada'' ("I don't have anything") and/or hand gestures are usually enough. Most crimes involve petty theft (pickpockets) in the subway and on crowded city streets, and especially inhabitant from Buenos Aires have a story to tell, which is also why many people carry their bags in front of them. In most cases, if your wallet is stolen, you won't even notice until hours later. However, paying attention to your stuff, will mostly prevent this from happening. Never hang your purse or bag from the back of your chair in a cafe or restaurant&mdash;stealthy theft from such bags is common. Keep your purse or backpack on the floor between your legs while you eat. Petty theft is common but seldom, like in a few other European cities like Paris or Naples. Violent robberies are uncommon, and mostly only happen where you would expect them, at night in a lone street in the wrong quarter. In the unlikely event that you are confronted by a mugger, simply hand over your valuables; they are replaceable and the muggers may be on drugs, drunk, have a knife or a gun. Popular demonstrations are very common in Buenos Aires, and are best avoided by tourists as these demonstrations sometimes grow into violent confrontations with the police or National Gendarmerie, particularly as they approach the government buildings in the city center. Since 2005 the government has cracked down on illegal taxis very successfully. Petty crime continues (like taking indirect routes or, less commonly, giving counterfeits in change). Taxis that loiter in front of popular tourist destinations like the National Museum are looking for tourists. Stay away from them. Your chance of falling prey to a scam increases in these situations. Stopping a taxi a block or two away on a typical city street where others locals would do the same is good choice. Also having small bills will help you avoid issues mentioned, as well you will often find taxis that don't have change for 100 peso notes. Carry some ID with you, but not your original passport; a copy (easily provided by your own hotel) should be enough. 'Villas' or ghettos, usually composed of wooden or steel plate shacks, should also be avoided due to the high crime rate in these areas. Should you want to visit one of these, you should only do so as part of a guided tour with a reputable guide or tour company. Drug use, while legal in Argentina, is frowned upon by most inhabitants. Alcohol is generally the vice of choice here. ''Paco'', a crack-like mix of by products from the cocaine manufacturing process, is a serious problem, and its users should be avoided at all costs. It is known that in 2007 security operators at airports were stealing valuable objects such as iPods, digital cameras, cellular phones, sun glasses, jewellery and laptops while scanning the checked luggage of passengers. Police officers will often try to get you to bribe them during a traffic stop, although can can just pay for the ticket they will give it to you without any problems. ====Natural disasters==== =====Tornadoes===== The central and northern Argentinian provinces (including [[La Pampa]], [[Santa Fe (province, Argentina)|Santa Fe]], [[Buenos Aires (province)|Buenos Aires]], [[Entre Rios|Entre Ríos]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]], [[Corrientes]], [[Misiones]], the north of [[Río Negro]], south of [[San Luis (province, Argentina)|San Luís]], central and eastern regions of [[Formosa (province)|Formosa]] and southeast of [[Santiago del Estero]] and [[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]] provinces) are part of the '''South America Tornado Corridor''', the second most tornado-prone area in the world (behind the United States Tornado Alley). Monitor local media notices and if you see that the sky is dark, the light take on a greenish-yellow cast or a loud sound that sounds like a freight train, this could be an indication of a tornado. Find shelter immediately. Refer to the [[tornado safety]] article for analysis of the issues here. ===Emergency numbers=== * Ambulance (''Immediate Health Emergency Service'', SAME in Buenos Aires): 107 * Firemen (''National Firemen Corps''): 100 * Police (''Argentine Federal Police''): 911 mostly, might be 101 in some smaller cities * Tourist Police: +54 11 4346-5748 / 0800 999 5000 ==Stay healthy== [[File:San Ignacio Miní.jpg|thumb|San Ignacio Miní, one of the world heritage listed Jesuit missions in the north of Argentina]] Visiting Argentina doesn't raise any major health worries. Certain '''vaccinations''' may be necessary for visitors, depending on what parts of Argentina you plan to visit. [[Yellow fever]] vaccinations are recommended for those visiting the Northern forests. If you missed your vaccination at home, it is possible to receive a free yellow fever shot in Argentina, in one of the bigger cities. This can be of advantage if you travel further to other Amazonian countries. However, be prepared to be queue at the very end&mdash;first the locals are treated. Also, there are specific days of the week when the vaccination takes place. '''[[Dengue]]''', a mosquito borne illness, is a serious and potentially fatal illness, but only a risk in the far north. Mosquito bites should be prevented at all costs in the far north, where they have many bug repellents, from lotions to sprays, as well as citronella candles, and 'espirales' (a spiral shaped incense). These are purchasable at most kiosks (kioskos) or pharmacies. Different '''climate''' conditions might take your body by surprise, so be aware of the weather before you arrive. An [[travellers' diarrhea|upset stomach]] is the most you're likely to have to worry about as your body adjusts to local micro-organisms in the food. It's also best to ease yourself gently into the local '''diet''' – sudden quantities of red meat, red wine, strong coffee and sweet pastries can be very unsettling for a stomach used to gentler repasts – and though '''[[tap water]]''' in Argentina is safe to drink, if sometimes heavily chlorinated, you may prefer to err on the side of caution in rural areas in the north of the country. Although '''oral contraceptives''' are sold over the counter, without a prescription, a woman considering taking them is well advised first to consult a wise and licensed physician about their proper use, as well as possible contraindications and side effects. '''Hospitals''' are free. They won't charge you for any treatment, but it is customary to offer a contribution, if you have the means. In public/state run hospitals, it is now illegal for any hospital employee to receive or even ask for payment. This does not include private health care facilities, or for medicines. [[Sunburn and sun protection|'''Sun block''']] is recommended in the north of the country, where the heat can be intense with 38°C (100°F) common in some areas. Heat rash, dehydration, and sunburns are common for first time visitors. ==Respect== Argentines are very engaging people who may ask very personal questions within minutes after first meeting someone, and they would expect you to reciprocate. Failing to do so would indicate disinterest in the other person. Don't be offended if someone calls you a "boludo"/"boluda". Even though it's a swear word it also means "dude"/"buddy"/"mate". Argentinian people are infamous for the amount of cursing they do, so if they are talking to you don't pay attention to the cursing. If Argentinians are mad, teasing you or making fun of you, you will tell by the expression of their face or the tone of their voice as well as even more cursing than usual. Don't be offended if an Argentinian says things to you in a very direct manner: this is very usual among locals and sometimes offends foreigners. Argentinians are very emotional and passionate, both when telling good things or bad things to anyone. ===Greetings=== Cheek kissing is very common in Argentina, especially in bigger cities, among and between women and men. People make contact with right cheeks, and make a light "kiss sound" but not touch the cheek with their lips (only once, two kisses -right and then left- is very rare). When two women, or opposite sexes first meet, it is not uncommon to kiss. Two men will first shake hands if they do not know each other, but will probably kiss when departing, especially if they have spoken for a while. Male friends cheek kiss every time when greeting, it is like a sign of trust. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss will be considered odd, but never rude especially if you are an obvious foreigner. In the rest of the country, regular handshaking applies. Also women will greet by kissing as described above, but it's reserved to other women and to men they are acquainted with. ===Football=== [[File:Fotodela22.jpg|thumb|As in much of South America, many consider football more than just another sport]] Since some Argentinians are die-hard football fans, try to avoid wearing football jerseys since encountering a team's rivals in a bad area can be confronting. You can wear European football club jerseys with an Argentinian player's name on the back (for example: a Manchester City jersey with Tevez's name, a Barcelona jersey with Mascherano's name, etc.). If you really want to wear a jersey, the safest plan is to wear an Argentina World Cup jersey. The [[Perú]] national football colours (and jersey design) are almost identical to those of local team River Plate, so be cautious as to avoid misunderstandings. Also avoid wearing [[Brazil]] or [[England]] national team jerseys, as Argentinians have a very heated rivalry with these countries that can often result in violence. ===Punctuality and perceptions of time=== Argentinians generally take a relaxed attitude towards time. This can be unsettling for visitors from countries where punctuality is highly valued. You should expect that your Argentine contacts will be ''at least'' 10 to 15 minutes late for any appointment. This is considered normal in Argentina and does not signify any lack of respect for the relationship. Of course, this does not apply to business meetings. If you are invited to a dinner or party at, say 21:00, it does not mean that you should be present at 21:00, but instead that you should not arrive before 21:00. You'll be welcomed any time afterwards. Arriving to a party one hour late is normally OK and sometimes expected. This attitude extends to any scheduled activity in Argentina. Plays, concerts usually get going around half an hour after the scheduled time. Long distance buses leave on time though. Short-distance public transportation like city buses and the metro do not even bother with time estimates; they arrive when they arrive! Factor these elements into your calculations of how long things will take. Delayed bus or train departures are not uncommon, especially in big cities. This is normally not a problem, as in general no one will expect you to be on time anyway. However, long-distance bus departures almost always leave on time (even if they arrive late), so do not count on lack of punctuality to save you when arriving late at bus terminals. ===Things to avoid=== Avoid talking about the Falkland Islands (''Islas Malvinas'') and the dispute about Falklands War, with their English name. Argentines do not refer to the islands as "Falklands", but "Malvinas". These are very sensitive issues for many Argentines and can trigger a strong reaction and create an uncomfortable situation for you. Avoid using any British symbols for the reasons mentioned above. Although there are no records of attacks on people wearing, for example, an English football team shirt, people can feel uncomfortable and it is very likely that the tourist will receive very rude treatment from the population. However, Argentines do not have a derogatory or rude attitude towards British tourists visiting Argentina. Be very careful and respectful when talking about the last military dictatorship under Jorge Rafael Videla. This was an extremely delicate period for Argentine society. The political, economic, social and cultural consequences of that time were devastating for their country. Likewise, take care when talking about the years of the Perón and Kirchner administrations. These issues are very sensitive to many Argentines and can cause a reaction. Avoid comparing Argentina with its neighbours Brazil and Chile, because they are considered rivals, especially in the economic sphere. Avoid comparing regional foods. This too can be a sensitive subject, as recipes and key ingredients vary from province to province. Argentines take pride in their beef, and asking for ketchup or barbecue sauce on a steak is disrespectful. You should ask for salsa criolla or chimichurri. ===LGBT=== Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010, and Buenos Aires is LGBT-friendly enough that it's been called the "gay capital of Latin America". But in small towns, or the more conservative north of the country, some people (especially older generations) might be shocked by public displays of homosexual affection. ===General=== '''Religious sites:''' People do not have to cover their heads when entering a church or temple; however, wearing shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless shirts, as well as close physical contact between sexes is not encouraged. '''Beach:''' Sunbathing topless is not a common custom, although you can change clothes on the beach. ==Connect== [[File:Locutorio Telefónica Rosario.jpg|thumb|Cybercafe with public phones in Rosario]] ===By phone=== You can get a prepaid Movistar / Claro / Personal SIM card for a few pesos / free at phone shops, all you pay is about ARS20 (about US$5) for your initial credits. Inserting the SIM card into your unlocked mobile phone should work, although to register the SIM you might have to enter your passport (or any 9 digit) number - you then have your personal Argentinian phone number, which is very useful to keep in touch with other travellers, either by calling or by writing text messages. Calls cost around ARS1 per minute. Still, having to register the SIM card is extremely rare. Receiving calls is usually free, '''except for international calls''', and some cross network / inter-city calls - hence buying a SIM card purely to keep in touch with people overseas may not be worth it. To reload you can buy small cards with secret numbers at many kiosks, but the easiest way is just to ask for "Recarga Virtual" and tell the shop assistant your Phone number and company, and the amount of pesos you want to recharge. Not related to mobile phones, there are similar cards with credits for international calls. You get them at so called ''locutorios'', where you can also use the phone booths. You dial a free number to connect to the service, then your secret number for the credits, and then the international phone number you want to call. Using these cards, a one-hour call to Europe will cost about 10 Pesos (3 US-Dollars). Don't call without such cards or even from your hotel - it will be way more expensive. The phone numbering plan in Argentina is hopelessly complicated for foreigners. Do check out the Wikipedia article about it to find out more. * Directory Listing (''The White Pages''): 110 * International Operator: 000 * National Operator: 19 * Collect National Calls: 19 from regular phones, *19 from public phones * Mobile phone numbers start with 15 or 11 * Regional code for Buenos Aires: 011 Other useful phone numbers include: * Official Time: 113 * Consumer Advocacy: +54 11 5382-6216 or 6217 All 2 and 3-digit numbers are free, except the official time service (113). All 0800 numbers are toll-free numbers, except if you call from a mobile phone. Long distance calls from Argentina: You may use calling card, ARS0.18/min or ARS0.59/min for calling from Argentina to USA. === By internet=== Most cafés and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi with an advertisement in their windows. All you need to do is buy a coffee and ask for the password. Public WiFi is also very common in Buenos Aires with great speeds. The network name will be BA Wifi {{geo|-34|-64|zoom=4}} {{isPartOf|South America}} {{outlinecountry}} dpb3z7o23rkyjv0rg46xdc94c5mtac8 4492265 4492264 2022-07-29T11:55:41Z SHB2000 2248002 Undo revision 4492264 by [[Special:Contributions/82.132.230.29|82.132.230.29]] ([[User talk:82.132.230.29|talk]])expats aren't the same as immigrants wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Argentina_Banner_1.jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|To enter Argentina, foreign visitors need proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or antigen test within 48 hours before departure, a [https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php sworn declaration], and insurance that covers COVID-19. Some restrictions within the country continue. Masks are required in closed spaces like supermarkets and common spaces of hotels. * [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/ddjj-migraciones Current requirements to enter Argentina] (Spanish, updated regularly) * [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19 Argentina official COVID-19 site] (in Spanish) * [https://www.argentina.travel/en/ Visit Argentina] (official tourism site)|lastedit=2022-02-07}} [https://www.argentina.travel/en '''Argentina'''] is a large country in the southern part of [[South America]]. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south. Like its neighbor, [[Brazil]], Argentina is a melting pot of various cultural backgrounds. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Argentina regions map.png | regionmaptext=Argentina regions | regionmapsize=210px | region1name=[[Andean Northwest (Argentina)|Andean Northwest]] | region1color=#b7b3d8 | region1items=[[Catamarca]], [[Jujuy]], [[La Rioja (province, Argentina)|La Rioja]], [[Tucuman]], western portions of [[Salta (province)|Salta]] and [[Santiago del Estero]] | region1description= | region2name=[[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]] | region2color=#e8ec9f | region2items=[[Chaco Province|Chaco]], [[Formosa_Province|Formosa]], eastern portions of [[Salta (province)|Salta]] and [[Santiago del Estero]] provinces | region2description= | region3name=[[Cuyo]] | region3color=#94c9cc | region3items=[[Mendoza (province)|Mendoza]], [[San Juan (province, Argentina)|San Juan]], [[San Luis (province, Argentina)|San Luis]] | region3description= | region4name=[[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]] | region4color=#6fad77 | region4items=[[Corrientes]], [[Entre Rios]], [[Misiones]] | region4description= | region5name=[[Pampas]] | region5color=#bda56a | region5items=[[Buenos Aires (province)|Buenos Aires]], [[Buenos Aires|City of Buenos Aires]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]], [[La Pampa]], [[Santa Fe (province, Argentina)|Santa Fe]] | region5description= | region6name=[[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]] | region6color=#d79d9d | region6items=[[El Chalten]], [[El Calafate]], [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Puerto Madryn]], [[San Antonio Oeste]], [[Valdes Peninsula]], [[Los Glaciares National Park]] | region6description= | region7name=[[Tierra del Fuego]] | region7color=#ec3ce2 | region7items=[[Ushuaia|Ushuaia]] | region7description= }} {{disclaimerbox|The [[Falkland Islands]], a [[United Kingdom]] Overseas Territory, are claimed by Argentina as the ''Islas Malvinas'', but as they are not ruled by Argentina, they are covered in their own article. That should not be construed as expressing approval or disapproval of either side's claims.}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b7b3d8|title=[[Andean Northwest (Argentina)|Andean Northwest]]|wikidata=Q1437320}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e8ec9f|title=[[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]]|wikidata=Q44757}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#94c9cc|title=[[Cuyo]]|wikidata=Q1146743}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#6fad77|title=[[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]]|wikidata=Q1056116}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#bda56a|title=[[Pampas]]|wikidata=Q184382}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d79d9d|title=[[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]]|wikidata=Q2138663}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ec3ce2|title=[[Tierra del Fuego]]|wikidata=Q44832}} ==Cities== [[File:El Faro de Córdoba.jpg|thumbnail|Skyline of Córdoba]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Buenos Aires]]|wikidata=Q1486}} — the capital at the shores of the Río de la Plata, occasionally called ''Capital Federal'' to distinguish it from the province of Buenos Aires * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]]|wikidata=Q44210}} — second largest city, in the heart of the Pampas region, known for its university and near a beautiful mountain range * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Rosario]]|wikidata=Q52535}} — on the Paraná shore, known for beautiful neoclassical architecture * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mendoza]]|wikidata=Q44237}} — well known for its extensive and high quality wine production. It is also near [[Aconcagua]], the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Miguel de Tucuman]]|wikidata=Q44255}} — the largest city in the northwest, near a subtropical jungle region * {{marker|type=city|name=[[La Plata]]|wikidata=Q44059}} — the capital of Buenos Aires province, known as "the perfect city" for its tracing; just look at a map of the street pattern of the city * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Salta]]|wikidata=Q36307}} — in the Northwest, known as 'La Linda' due to its old city and the beautiful surroundings * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Juan (city, Argentina)|San Juan]]|wikidata=Q44241}} — a center of quality wine production * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Carlos de Bariloche]]|wikidata=Q47772}} — in the foothills of the Andes with lots of facilities for skiing and trekking. Known for its picturesque snow-covered landscapes and the European style of its buildings ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[El Calafate]]|wikidata=Q81561}} — the main destination when visiting the ''Glaciers National Park''; advancing to the Perito Moreno Glacier is a must when visiting Argentina * {{marker|name=[[Ibera Wetlands|Iberá Wetlands]]|wikidata=}} — a nature reserve of 13,000&nbsp;km² in a large swampland region with unique wildlife, with its eco village [[Colonia Carlos Pellegrini]] right in the heart of the reserve * {{marker|name=[[Iguazú Falls]]|wikidata=Q36332}} — awesome falls right in the north-east corner of the country * {{marker|name=[[Nahuel Huapi National Park]]|wikidata=Q827817}} — at the foothills of the Andes mountains with lakes, rivers, waterfalls, peaks, glaciers and forests * {{marker|name=[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]|wikidata=Q28061}} — a narrow valley in the arid mountains of [[Jujuy]] province, including famous colourful mountains and magnificent desert landscapes ==Understand== {{quickbar}} Argentina, officially the '''Argentine Republic''' ([[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]: ''República Argentina''), is in [[South America]], and is the eighth-largest country in the world. The highest and the lowest points of South America are also in Argentina: At 6,960 m, ''[[Aconcagua|Cerro Aconcagua]]'' is the tallest mountain in the Americas while ''Laguna del Carbón'', at 105 m below sea level, in [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz Province]] is the lowest point in South America. At the southern tip of Argentina there are several routes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans including the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, and the Drake Passage---as alternatives to sailing around Cape Horn in the open ocean between [[South America]] and [[Antarctica]]. The name ''Argentina'' derives from ''argentinos'', the Ancient Greek diminutive (tinos) form for ''silver'' (argentos), which is what early Spanish explorers sought when they reached the region in the 16th century. ===Climate=== [[Buenos Aires]] and the [[Pampas]] are temperate; cold in the winter, hot and humid in the summer. The deserts of [[Cuyo]], which can reach temperatures of 45°C, are extremely hot and dry in the summer and moderately cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall often exhibit rapid temperature reversals; several days of extremely hot weather may be followed by several days of cold weather, then back to extremely hot. The [[Andes]] are cool in the summer and very cold in the winter, varying according to altitude. Northwest Argentina's climate varies by altitude with lowland areas experiencing hot summers and mild winters while icy conditions prevail at the highest altitudes. [[Salta]] and [[San Salvador de Jujuy]] are in valleys and are characterized by a pleasant climate year-round. [[Mesopotamia (Argentina)|Mesopotamia]] to the northeast has a humid climate with abundant rainfall year round and high temperatures. [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]] is cool (in the south and the west) to warm (in the center and north-east) in the summer and cold in the winter. Much of the region is a desert except in the extreme west where rainfall is higher, supporting forests. The rainfall changes a lot within a small distance ranging from more than 1,000 mm (39 in) to just under 200 (8 in) less than 100 km (62 mi) away to the east. One defining characteristic of the climate is the strong, persistent winds that blow across the region, making the temperature feel much colder than it is. Extreme temperature shifts within a single day are common here; pack a variety of clothes and dress in layers. ===Terrain=== The central region of Argentina is the rich plain known as ''La Pampa''. There is jungle in the extreme northeast and some valleys in the Northwest. The southern half of Argentina is dominated by the flat to rolling plateau of ''Patagonia''. The western border with Chile is along the rugged ''Andes'' mountains, including the ''Aconcagua'', the highest mountain outside the Himalayas. The western ''Cuyo'' regions at the base of the Andes are mostly rocky desert with some poisonous frock trees. ===History=== [[File:Gauchos resting in the pampas by Rugendas.jpg|thumb|Gauchos (Argentine "cowboys") resting in the Pampas, painted in 1846 by Johann Moritz Rugendas]] Following independence from [[Spain]] in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals. In the first decade of the 20th century, Argentina became the richest nation in Latin America, its wealth symbolized by the opulence of its [[Buenos Aires|capital city]]. During the roaring twenties, Argentina was one of the world's richest countries, with a GDP higher than that of major European economies such as France, Germany and Italy. European immigrants flowed into Argentina, particularly from the northern parts of Italy and Spain; by 1914 nearly 6 million people had come to the country. After World War II, Juan Peron came to power and instituted a form of populism commonly known as Peronism. Under Peron, Argentina instituted a protectionist economic policy that heavily restricted foreign trade. While such policies led to the overwhelming popularity of Peron and other Peronist politicians among the masses of working class Argentinians, it also led Argentina's economy to stagnate. Peron was overthrown in a military coup in 1976. After waging an unsuccessful war with the [[United Kingdom]] over the [[Islas Malvinas]] (''Falkland Islands'') in 1982, the military leadership lost power and democracy returned in 1983. A painful economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century devalued the Argentine peso by a factor of three and ushered in a series of weak, short-lived governments along with social and economic instability. However, later in the decade Argentina seemed to find some new stability, and has a much better economic outlook albeit with the eternal problem of high inflation. Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico, and a member of the G20 group of major economies. === Cultural diversity === [[File:Colectividad Bielorrusa de Argentina.jpg|thumb|Argentines of Belarusian descent taking part in a festival.]] Argentina is a melting pot of cultures. Between 1850 and 1930, it is believed that the country received 6.6 million immigrants from all over the world. 98% of the population is of partial or full European ancestry. Italians are the largest ethnic group in the country, with 60% of Argentines (30 million people) claiming Italian ancestry. Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and the [[Vatican City]], is also of Italian ancestry. Italian influence in the country is profound and well documented; Argentine cuisine has been strongly influenced by [[Italian cuisine]], Italian settlements helped to form the backbone of Argentine society, and many Argentines are Italophiles. There are a lot of English, Welsh, and Scottish people in the country. The English in particular are credited with introducing football to the country, and the Scottish are credited with popularising the sport. Argentina has one of the world's largest [[Jewish]] populations and houses the largest Jewish community in [[South America]]. Other significant ethnic groups: * Spaniards — the second largest ethnic group and they have been in the country since the 16th century. * Germans — it is believed that 8% of Argentines are of German descent. * The French — it is believed that 17% of Argentines are of French descent. * Russians — it is believed that 1-3% of Argentines are of Russian descent. * Ukrainians — they make up 9% of the population in [[Misiones]]. * Poles — it is believed that 3% of Argentines are of Polish descent. ===Electricity=== Argentine electricity is 220 V, 50 Hz. Adapters and transformers for North American equipment are readily available. The best way to use imported electrical equipment in Argentina is to purchase an adapter once there. These are available in the Florida shopping area in [[Buenos Aires]] for around US$2 or less in hardware stores outside the city center. Buildings use a mix of European and [[Australia]]n plug fittings. The Australian-style plugs are IRAM-2073, which are physically identical to the Australian AS-3112 standard (two blades in a V-shape, with or without a third blade for ground). However, the live and neutral pins in the Australian fittings are reversed. Therefore Australian equipment may be incompatible despite the apparent plug-compatibility. This is not a problem for battery chargers for devices such as Thinkpad, iPod, iPhone and Blackberry. European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" outlets and the non-grounded, but compatible, European CEE-7/16 "Europlug" outlets may still be found in some older buildings. [[United States|US]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] travellers may want to pack adapters for these outlets as well. Many sockets have no earth pin. Laptop adapters should have little problem with this. If your laptop adapter requires an earth pin you will need a plug adapter that takes three pins from the laptop and requires only two from the wall socket. This does work but may reduce electrical safety or affect your warranty. Some Argentine sockets accept North American plugs, particularly ones on power strips. This does ''not'' mean that these sockets supply 110 volts. Make sure that your equipment can handle 220 volts. Simply changing the shape of the plug with a US$2 adapter will not allow 110 V equipment to operate on 220 V Argentinian voltage, unless the device is specifically designed to work on both 110 and 220 volts, '''irreparable damage and even fire can result'''. Most laptop power adapters and many portable electronics chargers are designed to work on either voltage; check the specifications for your equipment to be sure. If your equipment cannot accept 220 V voltage, you can purchase a '220-110 V' transformer for approximately US$6 in most Argentinian electronics shops. This is much heavier and bulkier than a small adapter. There are two types of these transformers. One supports heavy loads for short durations, for example a hair dryer. The other supports light loads for long durations, for example an inkjet printer. ===Holidays=== * '''January 1''' - New Year's Day * '''March 24''' - Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice * '''2 April''' - Malvinas Day * '''25 May''' - Day of the First National Government * '''June 17''' - Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes * '''June 20''' - National Flag Day * '''July 9''' - Independence Day * '''August 17''' - Anniversary of the death of José de San Martin * '''October 12''' - Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity * '''November 20''' - Day of National Sovereignty * '''December 25''' - Christmas * '''December 31''' - New Year's Eve ==Get in== ===Visas=== [[File:Visa policy of Argentina.svg|thumb|Map showing the visa policy of Argentina. Countries in green have visa free travel to Argentina, and countries in dark blue can also enter with an ID.|450px]] Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Argentina when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): [[Andorra]], [[Armenia]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Barbados]], [[Belarus]], [[Belgium]], [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Croatia]], [[Cyprus]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Fiji]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Guyana]], [[Haiti]], [[Honduras]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[Jamaica]] (30 days), [[Japan]], [[Kazakhstan]] (30 days), [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malaysia]] (30 days), [[Malta]], [[Mexico]], [[Monaco]], [[Mongolia]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[San Marino]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[South Africa]], [[Spain]], [[Suriname]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Thailand]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United Kingdom]], [[United States of America]], [[Uruguay]], [[Rome/Vatican|Vatican City]] and [[Venezuela]]. Citizens and residents (if their nationality is mentioned under visa exemptions applicable to normal passport holders) of the following countries can enter with their National ID card: [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Ecuador]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Venezuela]]. Citizens of [[China]] including [[Macau]] who also hold a valid B1/B2 visa issued by the United States or a Schengen visa can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) at a cost of US$50 prior to travelling to Argentina. The validity of Schengen or U.S. visas must be more than 3 months. The [http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/templates/reciprocidad/aut_viaje.htm processing time is 10 business days]. ====At arrival==== You may bring in goods worth US$300 without paying duties. If you are just changing planes at the same airport and not entering the country you will ''still'' be given a customs form to fill in but as of May 2014 nobody asks for it at the airport and you can keep it as a souvenir. ===By plane=== '''[http://www.aerolineas.com.ar Aerolíneas Argentinas]''' and '''[http://www.latam.com LATAM]''' offer connections between [[Buenos Aires]]' international airport [[Ezeiza International Airport|Ezeiza]] and many cities throughout South America, as well as North America, Europe and Australia. Air New Zealand flies direct from [[Auckland]]. '''[http://www.qantas.com.au/ Qantas]''' no longer offers direct flights from Sydney to [[Buenos Aires]], instead flying to Santiago, home of its OneWorld Partner LATAM, where people can connect onto multiple destinations in Argentina. There are international flights to other airports, such as to [[Mendoza]] with LATAM from Santiago Chile. On flights to and from Argentina the cabin is sprayed with insecticide before the security demonstration before take off (flight attendants walk down the aisles with spray cans). This is also done on flights in some other parts of the world where [[tropical diseases]] are prevalent like between Singapore and Australia. The spray doesn't have a particularly unpleasant smell and they state it is not dangerous for passengers, but the situation can be a bit uncomfortable when experiencing it for the first time. If you're flying in or out of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the most common point of arrival and departure. The city has two airports, '''Ministro Pistarini International Airport''' ({{IATA|EZE}}) some 40 km southwest of central Buenos Aires and the more centrally located '''Aeroparque Jorge Newbery''' ({{IATA|AEP}}). The former is for intercontinental flights and a few domestic ones (mostly to Río Gallegos and Ushuaia), which leave early in the morning but if you're continuing to another location in Argentina or to nearby international destinations (one flight hour away or so) by plane you'll in most cases have to travel from Ezeiza to Jorge Newbery. There are cheap shuttle buses which take you there in about an hour, but travel time varies greatly depending on traffic. Also, there are some flights to Jorge Newbery from three other important South American hubs, namely Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Santiago so if you have a changed planes at those airports, your connecting flight might arrive at (or leave from) Jorge Newbery. Take an extra look at your ticket and '''ensure you are at the right airport.''' You should be able to ride a motorcoach or hire a service taxi from one of the booths after you clear customs. The rate for a taxi from Ezeiza international airport to Buenos Aires is AR$130, the rate from the Jorge Newbery domestic airport to town is AR$40 (Mar 2012). You can now also ride an Uber from Ezeiza, the fare is sometimes dynamic and much lower than a taxi, and is recommended to send an SMS or call your driver, since they may need to coordinate the pick up spot with you. If visiting another city there are a number of airports throughout the country. Many find it far easier to travel to a neighboring country and then take a short distance hop to the smaller airport. All major cities in Argentina and major tourist destinations like Mendoza, Perito Moreno and Iguazu Falls have airports nearby. There are several national airlines, with different levels of service. In general flying gets you everywhere quickly and cheaply (relatively). Although the buses in Argentina are among the most comfortable in the world and are reasonably priced, travelling takes a lot of time because of the distances and slow road travel involved. Passengers leaving Ezeiza Airport no longer have to pay the "departure tax" of US$29 (US$8 to Uruguay and domestic flights) after check-in, as they are now included in the prices of the tickets. ===By train=== There are no long-distance international services to Argentina, only a short-distance train from [[Encarnación]] ([[Paraguay]]) to [[Posadas]] (though even that is not operating as of June 2022). Coming from [[Bolivia]], the border towns of [[Villazón]] and [[Yacuiba]] can be reached by train. A connection between Chile and Argentina is under construction. ===By bus=== [[File:Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro (desde boleterías).JPG|thumb|Ticket booths at Buenos Aires intercity bus station]] International coaches run from all the neighbouring countries. * Retiro Bus Terminal: +54 11 4310-0700 The Retiro bus terminal is large and hidden behind Retiro train and Subte stations. For long distance buses it is advisable to buy a ticket several days in advance of your trip. Arrive at least 45&nbsp;minutes before your departure and always ask at an information desk if your gate number is the same as the one printed on your ticket. You will be given a range of possible gate numbers (for example 17-27). Watch your belongings carefully at Retiro as it is often crowded and there have been reports of thefts and even muggings at night. Travelling by bus is one thing you won't regret. You will come across the best costumer service and world class seats. Comparing Argentinian coach buses to those in the United States would be insulting to Argentina, for they have much higher standards than those like Greyhound. ===By boat=== Regular catamarans routes link [[Buenos Aires]] with [[Montevideo]] and [[Colonia]] in [[Uruguay]]. The '''[http://www.buquebus.com/ Buquebus]''' ferry service operates between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and both Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo, Uruguay. Some services are even from Punta del Este (via bus). For the Buquebus-Ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento there are two options, one takes three hours and the other one hour to get there. Generally, Buquebus seems a little more expensive than Colonia Express. '''[http://www.coloniaexpress.com Colonia Express]''' operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry. In addition, you can add a bus option between Colonia and Montevideo. Ticket prices from/to Montevideo or Colonia are between US$25&ndash;50, depending on the day of week and time. '''[http://www.seacatcolonia.com Seacat Colonia]''' also operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry, also offering a combined bus option between Colonia and Montevideo or even Punta del Este. There is also the directferries.com/.co.uk website, which offers those trips and ferries, although at inflated prices. In addition, it sometimes requires you to book business seats, which adds even further cost. In the end prices can easily be threefold for a simple one way ticket. Furthermore, there are two companies ([http://www.cacciolaviajes.com Cacciola] and [http://www.lineasdelta.com.ar Líneas Delta]) that link the city of [[Tigre]] with [[Carmelo]] and Nueva Palmira in [[Uruguay]], respectively. Trains to Tigre depart from Retiro (one of Buenos Aires' main train stations) every ten minutes. The trip costs AR$1.1 and takes 50 min. To a lesser extent, [http://www.grimaldi-freightercruises.com Grimaldi Freighters] run [[Freighter travel|freighters]] which carry up to 12 passengers from [[Hamburg]], [[London]], [[Antwerp]], [[Le Havre]], and [[Bilbao]] to [[Montevideo]] ([[Uruguay]]) every 9 days. They also carry cars and you drive your car on and off - unlike other freighter services. More information can be found on the website. ===By car=== Argentina has many border crossings with its neighbouring countries Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil, which are easy to use. Some ferries between Buenos Aires and Colonia also carry vehicles. However, taking the land border crossing can be convenient for a more complete route including Salto, Paysandú and Carmelo and the cities on the Argentinian side on your trip between Argentina and Uruguay. ==Get around== {{infobox|Sube Card|The Sube IC card for the Subte (metro) in Buenos Aires can also be used for other transport options around the country, like the buses in [[Bariloche]]. Other locations in Argentina where the Sube card is used can be found on [https://tarjetasube.sube.gob.ar/SubeWeb/Webforms/Admin/Views/donde-usar-sube.aspx their website] (Spanish only).}} ===By bus=== Argentina boasts an outstanding short and long-distance bus network. Since regional train service is limited and plane tickets are more expensive, bus travel is the most common way to travel from city to city within Argentina. It is not as cheap as it was before, with about US$4-5 for each hour of travelling (Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires about US$100). In Buenos Aires, a city bus is called a ''colectivo'' or ''bondi'' while a long distance, intercity bus is called a ''micro'' or ''omnibus''; this is not always true though, usage varies somewhat in provincial areas.. The hub of this network is definitely Buenos Aires' ''Terminal de Omnibus de Retiro''; it has up to 2,000 bus arrivals and departures per day, and multiple companies serve most destinations. Buses arrive and depart from a total of 75 platforms, and in order to buy your ticket you will have to choose between about 200 ticket booths situated on the upper level of the terminal. The more expensive buses generally offer high-quality service, and for distances longer than 200&nbsp;km, it is common to have food served on board. There is generally a good amount of legroom, and many buses have seats that recline horizontally into beds (''called camas'') making them a lot like travelling business class on a plane. The best category with completely reclining seats is normally called ''cama suite'', but other names such as ''tutto leto'', ''ejecutivo'' , ''cama vip'' or ''salon real'' are also in use. Somewhat cheaper seats only recline partially (''semi-camas''), or not at all (''servicio común''). Every service belongs to one of five official comfort classes with minimum requirements that are prescribed by law in order to facilitate comparisons. The better buses will provide everything you need, while for the lower categories it may be a good idea to take drinks and food with you, as well as toilet paper and ear plugs. If the trip is really long ''e.g. more than 12 hours'' it's definitely better to spend a few more bucks and pay for a better bus service. If travelling with a large bag or suitcase bring a handful of coins to tip the porter that heaves your pack in and out of the taxi and bus. Remember that, although buses usually ''arrive'' at their destination a little late, they almost always ''leave'' on time. Do not think that the relaxed approach carries over to bus departure times! More information on bus schedules and fares is available on the webpages of the online ticket resellers [http://www.plataforma10.com/ Plataforma 10], [https://www.centraldepasajes.com.ar/cdp/default.aspx Central de Pasajes]. To buy tickets and to really have a choice to different bus companies you may visit [http://www.ticketonline.com.ar/ Ticket Online] or [http://www.voyenbus.com/ VoyEnBus] . For buses departing or arriving in Buenos Aires, you can consult the [http://www.omnilineas.com.ar/retiro/ webpages] of the Terminal Retiro in Buenos Aires. A second bus terminal in Buenos Aires is situated in the Liniers neighbourhood, but it is smaller and less accessible than the one in Retiro. For city buses in Buenos Aires you should check [http://comollego.ba.gob.ar/ BA Cómo Llego] (In English, also an app for smartphones) and [http://www.omnilineas.com/argentina/buenos-aires/city-bus/ Omnilineas] (in English). ===By train=== [[File:Passanger Railways in Argentina.png|thumb|200px|Argentina rail passenger services {{nowrap|([[ShareMap:public/Railways in Argentina|interactive map]])}}]] The history of rail transport in Argentina is one of many ups and downs. While in the 19th century the rail network rivaled that of the US or many European countries in density, speed and quality as befitted a nation among the richest in the world, the declining fortunes of Argentina in the 20th century hit the railway, too. The railways were nationalized during Juan Domingo Perón's first term and remained state-owned until they were privatized under the government of Carlos Menem. However, the railways have since made yet another U-turn and a new state-owned railway was created in 2015. The government has promoted the re-establishment of long-distance passenger trains, although most lines still operate at a low frequency (one or two departures weekly). The rail network is very limited, and intercity buses offer better service and faster rides. Train fares are ''very'' cheap, often only a quarter of the bus fare. The [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/transporte/trenes-argentinos website] is a bit hard to navigate and Spanish only. '''Local travel''' in the Buenos Aires province is by bus and by local trains, with fast trains being the quickest way to get through the city's traffic. The three largest train terminals in Buenos Aires are Retiro, Constitucion and Once. Retiro is a group of three train stations alongside each other with the main long distance bus (or "micro") terminal behind the furthest of the train terminals (from the city center). One of the major '''long distance''' train operators is [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/trenes-argentinos/pasajes-larga-distancia Trenes Argentinos], which departs from Retiro (Buenos Aires) to Rosario, Córdoba and Tucumán, and from Constitución (Buenos Aires) to Bahía Blanca. See also [http://www.sateliteferroviario.com.ar/horarios/ Satélite Ferroviario] for up-to-date information on trains and services (''in Spanish''). Tickets can be [https://webventas.sofse.gob.ar/ bought online] with a 5% discount and with credit card. Even though, it does not allow for the selection of a foreign passport ID when buying a ticket, you can enter your number (and letters) under ''DNI'', which will be accepted in the train. For getting the needed online account, you cannot enter letters for your ID number, but just put anything, since you will be asked anew for each purchased connection. An amazing (but quite expensive) train ride is the [http://trenalasnubes.com.ar/ ''Tren a las nubes'' (Train to the Clouds)] in the northwestern province of [[Salta (province)|Salta]], but some people may get altitude sickness. This service, which has experienced suspensions, recommenced in August 2008. The train line no longer crosses the border into Chile. ===By plane=== Domestic flights are available within Argentina, but tickets are pricey, and most domestic flights pass through Buenos Aires' domestic airport Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The main carriers are '''[http://www.aerolineas.com.ar Aerolíneas Argentinas]''', '''[http://www.austral.com.ar Aerolíneas Austral]''' (a subsidiary of Aerolíneas Argentinas) and '''[https://www.latam.com/es_ar/ LATAM Argentina]'''. Aerolíneas Argentinas' subsidiary Austral, shares its parent's fleet, and tickets for both can be booked at the same office. The prices for tickets are double for non-residents, so be careful with publicized ticket prices. An exception to passing through Buenos Aires for domestic flights is Aerolineas Argentinas' "Great Circle Route", going both ways Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays BA-Bariloche-Mendoza-Salta-Iguazu-BA (and reverse on another flight both days). If you fly on your international trip to Argentina with Aerolíneas you sometimes can get discounts on domestic flights. Sometimes you even get free flights with your international ticket but keep in mind that you probably already paid for this with the inflated price of your international ticket. Always plan to arrive at your final destination before your flight home 2 or 3 days in advance, as Argentina, like most Latin American countries, experiences more delays and cancellations in travel than most areas of the world. Additional smaller carriers offering domestic flights are: * {{listing | name=Andes Líneas Aéreas | alt= | url=https://www.andesonline.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0810 777-2633 (in country only) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=Began in 2006 with regular flights between Buenos Aires and Salta. Since then they now serve several major cities in Argentina. }} * {{listing | name=Avianca Argentina| alt= | url=https://www.avianca.com.ar/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=Connects Buenos Aires to Rosario, Mar del Plata and Santa Fe in ATR 72 aircraft. Plans are underway to expand service to additional cities. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fly Bondi | alt= | url=https://flybondi.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-08-10 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Líneas Aéreas del Estado (LADE) | alt= | url=http://www.lade.com.ar | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+54 11 5353-2387 | tollfree=0810 810-5233 (in country only) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-24 | content=State owned airline, operated by the Air Force, serving Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province and Entre Rios in the north and Chubut, Rio Negro, Santa Cruz and Tierra Fuego provinces in Patagonia with Saab 340B aircraft. }} * {{listing | name=Norwegian Argentina | alt= | url=https://www.norwegian.com/ar/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-10-18 | content=Subsidiary brand of Norway's Norwegian Air Shuttle to provide domestic flights from Buenos Aires and Cordoba to Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Neuquén, Salta and San Carlos Bariloche. Plans are underway to include international flights to Singapore via Perth from Buenos Aires and to include additional domestic and international connections out of Buenos Aires. }} ===By car=== [[File:Mendoza - Paso de la Cumbre - Ruta Nacional 7.jpg|thumb|National road 7 near Mendoza with the Andes in the background]] Car rental is readily available throughout Argentina, though it is a bit expensive compared with other forms of transportation. Travelling by car allows you to visit locations that are hard to reach by public transportation. Patagonia, in the South of Argentina, is a popular driving location among tourists due to the breathtaking views across many miles of open land. Argentina generally recognizes valid drivers' licences from foreign jurisdictions. Drivers must be over 21. The rental companies will charge the renters credit card $6000 to be used in the event of an accident. They cancel this charge when the car is returned. On the ''rutas'', in the provinces bordering other countries, the police frequently stop cars at ''controles policiales'' ("police checkpoints") to check insurance and registration papers and drivers' licences. They do not stop all cars, though; when you come to a ''control policial'', drive slowly and you will usually be waved through without stopping. Near provincial borders, these ''controles'' may also involve inspection of the trunk for contraband and a mandatory two peso fee for "disinfection" or removing insects from the car's underside by driving it over a mechanical sprayer that either sprays water or does nothing. The police have been known to set up roadblocks and demand bribes for passage, particularly around the city of Buenos Aires. Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in Europe and the U.S., but the locals often ignore the regulations. On roads and highways it's mandatory to have car lights on, even during daytime. Maximum speed: 60&nbsp;km/h in the city, 40&nbsp;km/h on side roads and 100&nbsp;km/h to 130&nbsp;km/h on roads outside the city as well as on highways. There are frequent speed controls. However speed limits and lane markings are universally ignored, and running red lights is common. Most drivers treat stop signs, octagonal red signs reading ''PARE'', as though they were "yield" signs, though some drivers ignore them completely. Within cities surrounding Buenos Aires it is proper to honk at an impending intersection and the one who honks first has right of way. Right of way is determined somewhat haphazardly by a combination of vehicle size and who arrives first. Make sure you are thoroughly confident in your driving skills before attempting to drive in Argentina. Highways are limited to the areas around large cities. Most of the country is connected by paved unlit two-lane roads (''rutas'') shared by buses, cars, and large trucks. Some places are accessible only by gravel or dirt roads. Indeed, some main roads in southern Argentina are unsealed, leading to 4x4 vehicles being more popular. This is particularly the case in the south. It is important to travel with a good map ( e.g. ''Argentina Waterproof Road Map'' from World Mapping Project) and to be well informed about your route distances, road conditions and the estimated travel time. In addition to a good map the website of ''cochera andina'' publishes useful information on more than 120 routes in Argentina. The current cost of gasoline in central and southern Argentina is approximately 6 pesos per litre. In many small towns, particularly in the north, they may ration gasoline to ensure they have enough to sell until the next refuelling truck arrives, in which case you will only be allowed to buy 30 pesos worth of fuel at a time. It's advisable to fill your tank at regular intervals when the opportunity arises. In the Andes, the gasoline consumption of non-turbo charged engines increases due to the altitude. ===By thumb=== The [[hitchhiking|hitchhiking club]] [http://www.autostopargentina.com.ar/ Autostop Argentina] began in Argentina in 2002, inspired by clubs in France, Germany, Italy and the United States. As a result, hitchhiking has become more acceptable among the younger generation, and raising a thumb at a highway is a symbol most people understand. Hitchhiking in addition is a great and inexpensive way to get to know the real Argentina and its people. If you do get a ride, you will in general be treated with much generosity: Argentinians are very friendly and interested. Due to the lack of budget accommodation in remote regions and even larger cities off the touristy routes, as well as because of the large distances, it is advisable to carry a tent with you. There are many opportunities along the main highways to put it up&mdash;sometimes a little search is necessary. This way you can discover Argentina (at least its south) even with the most limited budget: €300 for 4-5 weeks is possible and still see the interesting and picturesque sights. Everything south and including the La Pampa Province is comfortable and easy to hitchhike. Only infrequent traffic (through the center), other hitchhikers (near [[El Chalten]], [[El Calafate]] and especially [[El Bolsón]]) or bad weather might set you back. Hence, always have a backup plan (bus, tent, hike, etc.) and simply stay confident. You might in addition take a route which might seem longer, but is in the end much faster, i.e. Ruta 3 is very easy due to the high traffic and few competitors, but [[Ruta 40]] has far less traffic, more competitors and is generally slower due to its conditions. Either way, many helpful tips can also be found in the [[Hitchhiking|hitchhiking guide of WikiVoyage]]. Nevertheless, near Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Cordoba it is considerably more difficult to hitchhike, and the thumb of a woman is significantly more successful than the thumb of a man. A single man should count on long hours of waiting or simply luck in these regions. Just try it once or twice to find out whether it is possible where you are. Nevertheless, even though as woman it might be more successful, be cautious and vary especially as a solo woman: and never fall asleep and remain on the main roads. ===On foot and navigation=== Argentina is an excellent place for hiking and trekking, both in the western Andes, southern Tierra del Fuego and the wide Patagonia, providing many interesting trails. However, due to the often remote nature of these trails, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety, both in cities as well as the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps and comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide, and by many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] (complex with many add-ons) and [https://maps.me/ MAPS.ME] (easy but limited). ==Talk== {{infobox|Hey Big Balls|¡Che boludo! (poorly translated in the title) Che (used as injunctive, the root is indigenous) get's used a lot in casual speech ...between friends. It's why the Cubans nicknamed Ernesto Guevara, Che Guevara. It's a uniquely Argentine habit. Well Some Chileans use it, slightly differently, “Che huevón” Don't be surprised if you hear some creative terms of endearment on the street. It's not uncommon to refer to one's friends as boludo ("big balls") or loco ("crazy"). If you read a bit about Lunfardo, you begin to see Argentines love to play with language, and love using nicknames. A person who is overweight or fat is simply referred to by his friends as “flaco”'' (skinny). 'an intelligent person with a great talent to gain the respect of their peers is “un hijo de puta”'' (son a of bitch). Negro (without negative connotation) is a popular nickname regardless of a person's colour.}} The official language is [[Spanish Phrasebook|Spanish]]. Generally, most people speak Spanish using a local dialect, ''Castellano Rioplatense'', which is subtly different from both the language of [[Spain]] and that of [[Central America]]. Most notably, the pronoun "tu" is replaced by "vos", and the you plural pronoun "vosotros" replaced with "ustedes", the latter being common throughout Latin America. People from each city pronounce words differently as well. People from Buenos Aires speak differently compared to those from Spain and other Spanish speaking countries; example: ''chicken'' in Spanish (''pollo'') is pronounced ''PO-zhO'' or ''PO-SHO'' by the "Porteños" (residents of Buenos Aires), with the ''SH'' sound harder than in Spanish; unlike most other Spanish speakers of South America who pronounces it ''PO-yo''. All Argentinians learn standard Castilian Spanish in school. Rioplatense Spanish is also heavily influenced by [[Italian]], even frequently being mistaken for it, a result of the large influx of Italian immigrants. Hand gestures derived from Italy are extremely common, and many colloquialisms are borrowed from Italian (for example: instead of saying "cerveza", which means beer, youngsters find "birra" cooler, which is in Italian). Most locals can readily understand most Spanish dialects, as well as [[Portuguese]] or Italian (especially due to its similarity to the local Spanish). English is mandatory in high school and usually understood in at least a basic level in tourist areas. [[German]] and [[French]] can be understood and to some extent spoken by a few. A few places in Patagonia near Rawson have native Welsh speakers. {{infobox|Hurlingham?|Commonwealth English is certainly not an official language, let alone widespread, but has historically been the variety widely used by the educated elite in Argentina. Thanks to groups like the Argentine British Community Council (ABCC) British expats feel quite at home. Constantly arranging “British” events such as car boot sales, village fetes, fun runs and fundraisers. The ABCC see their duty as upholding the British tradition, which includes saying “please”, “thank you” and being on time. Argentina is the country with the biggest British community in Latin America, has many cities founded by Britons, and many of Buenos Aires' private schools were founded by the British. Buenos Aires used to have the most important and oldest English language newspaper in Latin America, the Buenos Aires Herald, which used to be published from 1876 until it ceased to exist in 2017. Just a few of the towns established by British settlers in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina: Hughes, Rawson, Hudson, Hurlingham, Temperley, Banfield, Brandsen, Parish, Fair, Barker, Bunge, Tornquist, Roberts, Gunther, Gahan, Abott, Anderson and Warnes. Few sights present as quintessentially British a scene as admiring the immaculately trimmed polo fields of the Hurlingham Club or watching a football match between St Andrews School and Balmoral College}} The interjection "che" is extremely common and means approximately the same thing as English "hey!". It can also be employed as a phrase known to someone you don't remember their names. Ex: "Escucháme, Che,...." Sometimes it is peppered throughout the speech, similar to the English phrase "yo," as in "What's up, yo?" Nonetheless, communication will not be a problem for any Spanish speaker. Argentines will communicate with each other using lunfardo, a street dialect or slang. It is used together with Spanish by replacing nouns with their synonyms in lunfardo. As opposed to changing the original meaning, it just makes the phrase more colourful. An important aspect of lunfardo is that it is only spoken. For example, one knows the word dinero (money), but may use the word "guita" in order to refer to the same things. Lunfardo is composed of about 5,000 words, many of which do not appear in the dictionary. ==See== For many visitors, Argentina as a country has the same seductive appeal as the tango for which it's famous. Just like that iconic partner dance, Argentina embraces you, constantly moving to the rhythm of the streets and improvising every step of the way. ===Urban life=== Its large cities all bustle with life. The famous capital, '''[[Buenos Aires]]''', is the most visited city in [[South America]] and a place like no other. Of course, there's fancy cosmopolitan boutiques, top of the line nightlife and gourmet cuisine. However, it's the classic, unpolished side of the city that makes it a world wide traveller's magnet. The downtrodden but colourful neighbourhoods where crazy traffic sounds drown out distant accordion tunes, the pleasant '''street-cafés''' and ''parillas'' (steak houses), busy outdoor markets and the lovely '''old centre''' with its European colonial architecture. [[Buenos Aires/San Telmo|San Telmo]] is the oldest neighbourhood of the city and a good place to indulge in the city vibe of cafés, street artists, tango parlors and antique markets in a colonial surrounding. The atmosphere is perhaps Buenos Aires' biggest attraction, but some of the main sights include '''Recoleta’s cemetery''' and the '''Plaza de Mayo'''. Argentina's other big cities share the energetic buzz of BA, but have a distinct character of their own. '''[[Mendoza]]''' is a lively yet laid-back town, characterized by broad avenues. It's famous as a wine capital far beyond the borders of Argentina and a perfect starting point for the '''Argentina Wine Route''' along the hundreds of wineries in the area. As it's close to the Andes, it's also a good base for winter sports and other outdoor activities. The old university city '''[[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]]''' is known for its particular musical culture with the ''cuarteto'' as its number one music style. The city also boasts some of the best colonial heritage sights in the country. '''[[Bariloche]]''', also at the base of the Andes mountains, is a major tourist destination, popular for its skiing opportunities, lovely beaches and chocolate shops. ===Natural wonders=== [[File:Iguacu-004.jpg|thumb|The [[Iguaçu Falls]] are one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world - as viewed from the Brazilian side.]] Fascinating as Argentina's urban life may be, the country's mighty natural attractions are at least as good a reason to come. The landscapes are incredibly various, from the high peaks of the [[Andes]] and the famous [[El Calafate#See|Perito Moreno Glacier]] to cacti-filled deserts, sandy Atlantic beaches and biodiverse wetlands. With some 30 national parks in the country, there's always a good place nearby to see some of the country's natural wonders. A highlight in the subtropical north are the spectacular '''[[Iguaçu Falls]]''', easily one of the most impressive waterfalls on earth. Argentina's wildlife includes flamingos, penguins, caimans and capybaras, sea lions and -at times- even whales. Especially when you're visiting in autumn, the coastal town of [[Puerto Madryn]] is a must. From there you can easily make your way to '''[[Punta Tombo]]''' and '''[[Peninsula Valdes]]''' to go whale-watching and meet up close and personal with some of the million penguins who come to Patagonia each year to nest and raise their young. Head to [[El Calafate]] to organize your tour to the highly popular '''[[Los Glaciares National Park]]''' and see the famous glaciers and the icy '''Argentino Lake'''. Be amazed by the many colours and remarkable rock formations of '''[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]''', a mountain range in the north that extends far over the [[Bolivia|Bolivian border]]. Drive through and spot traditional villages and indigenous women and their goat herds. Other great destinations for nature lovers include the '''[[Colonia Carlos Pellegrini|Ibera wetlands]]''' (with the most diverse fauna in the country) and '''[[Talampaya National Park]]''', a primary site for archaeological and palaeontological finds. Generally, Argentina is a country that charges excessively for its natural wonders and touristy sights, like the one mentioned above. And especially as a foreigner you generally pay twice as much as locals, even though costs of living do not differ much between Argentina and Europe. This can make Argentina an expensive destination and barely interesting for someone on a shoestring. However, there are great alternatives that require little money and are equally interesting, like [[El Chalten|'''El Chalten''' and the Viedma Glacier]] (the largest in Argentina), '''[[El Bolsón]]''' with great hiking options (even into Chile), [[Buenos Aires (province)#See|(Lake) '''Epecuén''']], [[Buenos Aires (province)#See|'''Cerro de La Ventana''']], [[San Antonio Oeste]] with the popular Las Grutas beach resort town and the picturesque '''Playa Las Conchillas''' and Playa Piedras Coloradas, '''Pinguinera Cabo Dos Bahias''' near [[Puerto Madryn#See|Puerto Madryn]], [[Patagonia_(Argentina)#See|'''Bosques Petrificados''' (de Jaramillo)]], the colorful hills of the '''Quebrada de Humahuaca''' in [[Jujuy]] and other impressive rock formations in the [[Salta (province)#See|'''Salta Province''']], and many more. In addition, relying on hitch-hiking and travelling with a tent can bring down costs. The website www.argentina.gob.ar has a list of destinations, [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/turismoydeportes/larutanatural/algunas-formas-de-vivir-la-ruta-natural/ruta-de-las-estrellas Ruta de las Estrellas], that pertains to [[Astronomy|astrotourism]]. ===Some other highlights=== The '''countryside''' in general is a most pleasant part of Argentina; laid-back and with a taste for life close to nature. Rural villages are a breath of fresh air compared to the country's hectic big cities and a nice way to experience traditional culture. The north is as South-American as Argentina gets. Its '''wine regions''' are famous throughout the world and an increasingly popular tourist destination. If the bustle of Buenos Aires is too much for your taste, [[Mendoza]] and '''[[Salta]]''' are an excellent choice. They also make for a good base to explore the scenic regional vineyards and friendly villages with the Andes mountains in the background. Salta is also the starting point for the '''Train to the Clouds''', a heritage railway that seems to be running solely to provide some unforgettable panoramas for visitors. The '''[[Traslasierra Valley]]''' is a pleasant green valley and one of the many places where you can enjoy a world class '''spa''', as hot springs naturally occur around here. Finally, if you like a day at the beach, Argentina has plenty to offer for you. '''[[Mar del Plata]]''' is one of the top destinations for beach resorts. ==Do== [[File:Mar-del-plata.JPG|thumb|[[Mar del Plata]] is a major Argentinian beach destination]] ===Hiking and trekking=== Argentina is a great country to seek out the nature, glaciers, lakes and mountains for a couple of days with a tent, sleeping bag and cooking ware. Many of the above mentioned sights are spotted with beautiful hiking trails of varying quality and level, like [[El Chalten]], [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], or [[El Bolsón]]&mdash;read there for more information on specific trails. Often you will have to climb up a mountain to see a glacier or a lake, just to return later&mdash;in that case consider leaving your (heavy) luggage where it cannot be found and enjoy the trail without the burden, but remembering where you left your backpack before. :''Also, see the general [[Hiking]] and [[Wilderness backpacking]] guidelines of Wikivoyage.'' ===Walking tours=== Buenos Aires has a number of walking tour options. They include the typical tours you may find in any city, as well as interesting options including free walking tours, downloadable MP3 walking tours, and even running tours. ===Sports=== The most popular sport in Argentina is football (soccer), and it is often said that football is not just a sport but a religion. If you come to Argentina, you shouldn't miss the chance to experience a professional match live. Argentina's top professional football league is the '''[http://saf.com.ar/ Primera División]''', and the fans are very passionate. The Argentinian national team is also one of the world's footballing powerhouses, and matches against Brazil and England in particular are very charged affairs. ====Football teams==== There are five teams called "Los 5 grandes", which are the elite of Argentinian football tournaments: * Boca Juniors - famous stadium "La Bombonera" where Diego Maradona played. * River Plate - Stadium "El monumental de Nuñez" where Argentina won the 1978 FIFA World Cup. * Racing Club - The first Argentine team to win the Club World Championships. * Independiente - won the most ''Copa Libertadores'' * San Lorenzo Other Teams * Rosario Central - Stadium: "El gigante de Arroyito" * Vélez Sarsfield (European SouthAmerican Cup Champion in Tokyo 1994) * Estudiantes de La Plata - World Champion '68, Champion of America 1968 - 1969 - 1970 -2009. Club where Juan Sebastián Verón played. * Newell's Old Boys – team where Gabriel Batistuta played. Lionel Messi played in its youth program before moving to Spain as a teenager. * Colón de Santa Fe – team with the largest number of supporters based on Argentina's coast The rivalry between the [[Buenos Aires]] clubs of Boca Juniors and River Plate, known as ''El Superclásico '', is by far the most intense in Argentina, with rioting and even stabbings between fans of the two clubs being a regular occurrence. ====Other sports==== [[Rugby football|Rugby]] and basketball (''basquet'') are also popular. Argentine polo is famous throughout the world, and the country is home to all of the highest ranked players today. Introduced by British settlers in the 1870s, skillful gauchos adopted it and the passion caught like wildfire. The Argentine Polo Open, usually played on early December every year, is a must for polo fans from all over the world. The sport's governing body is the Asociacion Argentina de polo and its webpage lists all the official tournaments held each year. Argentina is also well known for the many polo clinics held on clubs and farms around Buenos Aires. Tennis has been growing in popularity with the Argentina's steady production of top players since the 1980s. [[Field hockey]] has also became a popular sport, especially among women. The National Women's Field Hockey Team, Las Leonas (''The Lionesses''), has grown in the past years and developed into a now competes against the best in the world. Car racing is popular too: The main leagues are Turismo Carretera (Ford vs Chevrolet), TC2000 (Touring Cars) and TopRace. The most important racetrack in Argentina is in Buenos Aires is Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez. [[Golf in Argentina]] is an increasingly popular sport thanks in part to the success of Argentinian players such as Angel Cabrera, Andres Romero and Eduardo Romero. There are around 280 courses in the country, most around Buenos Aires and including such well-known names as the Jockey Club, Olivos and Hurlingham. On the Atlantic coast in Mar del Plata are a couple of courses that have held international events, and Patagonia has excellent resort courses such as Llao Lloa, Arelauquen and Chapelco (a Nicklaus design), as well as the 9-hole course in Ushuaia. ===Itineraries=== * [[Tren de las Sierras]] * [[National Route 40 (Argentina)]] ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Argentine peso | currencyCode=AR$ | date=May 2022 | USD=120 | EUR=129 | GBP=151 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/ars-argentine-peso XE.com] (official rate) }} The official currency of Argentina is the peso (ISO: code: '''ARS'''), denoted by the symbol "'''$'''". It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos. Banknotes are issued in values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos. Be prepared to receive small change in the form of ''golosinas'' (candies/sweets), especially in Chinese supermarkets. Since 1969 thirteen zeroes have been dropped (a factor of ten trillion), the peso has been revalued again and again, and its name changed. ====Inflation==== In 2018 and 2019 the peso lost more than half of its value against the euro and US dollar. Due to this history of inflation, Wikivoyage is no longer updating prices in pesos. Any '''price information''' more than a year old must be treated with a lot of caution and it probably unreliable. Luckily, most accommodations post their prices in US dollars online&mdash;prepare yourself for discussions on the corresponding price in pesos. ====Banks==== Banks are generally open from 10:00 to 15:00 and only on weekdays. ====ATMs==== ATMs are the most convenient but on the other hand quite expensive source of cash. In general, ATMs in Argentina charge very high additional fee when using a credit card, independently of your credit card conditions at home. ATMs should be used only in banks or ATMs that acted as the banks' branches. Just like in most cities, independent ATMs (not affiliated with any bank) are considered less safe. Most ATMs strictly limit withdrawals on foreign cards. Most machines have a withdrawal limit of around AR$10,000 and a fixed fee of AR$600-1000 (Mar 2021). ''RedBrou'' ATMs have been good bets. Sometimes the machines also dispense US dollars for international bank cards that are members of the Cirrus and PLUS networks. Visitors from Brazil can find many Banco Itaú agencies all over the city. === Western Union=== You can send yourself cash via Western Union online. You will get better rates than st money exchanges or ATMs, but there is a fee. You will get an email confirmation within a few minutes allowing you to collect your Argentinian pesos at their nearest office or shop. You must set up an account to send yourself money. ====Money exchange==== Cash exchange rates for US dollars are very competitive, and it may be more advantageous to bring a large sum of US currency, considering the high fees of ATMs. It is easy to stack up US dollars in [[Uruguay]] because its ATMs do allow US dollar withdrawals at no or a low fee. However, of course then you will also have to watch this money all the time. So, a mix of both, US dollars and ATM, is probably the best. Exchange rates at official ''Bureau de Change'' in Argentina are very competitive with rates being barely 1% off the official interbank rate. Also, many of the larger banks (like ''Banco de la Nación Argentina'') exchange money at competitive rates, even euros. As of 2019, expect to lose 10-20% when buying Argentenian pesos with Chilean pesos as most banks do not exchange them. The bigger the city the easier it gets to exchange money, even the oddest currencies&mdash;see [[Buenos Aires#Buy]]. You might need a passport with banks though. '''Black market''' currency dealers, called ''arbolitos'' ("little trees") and operating from ''cuevas'' ("caves"), can be found yelling "Cambio", with Florida Street in [[Buenos Aires]] being particularly notorious. At so-called [https://bluedollar.net/ "blue dollar"] (''dólar blue'') currency exchanges you can get up to AR$210 as of Jan 2022 (double the official rate). The black market is illegal, so take all possible precautions to avoid getting ripped off, and remember that your money may be confiscated if you are busted by the police. Hostel owners will sometimes be willing to exchange US dollars. Check the notes received and [https://www.xe.com the current and up-to-date rates]. ====Credit cards==== Credit cards are used less commonly in Argentina than in the USA or Europe. Many businesses in the city accept them and you can expect any major chain - supermarkets, fast food, clothing stores, etc. - to also accept them. The standard 10% tip in restaurant is often expected to be paid in cash, even when you pay the bill by credit card. Bear in mind, tipping is only expected when the establishment does ''not'' already charge you for "cubiertos" (literally, utensils. In practice it means "table service"). If you use a debit or credit card, the checkout operator in places like supermarkets will often require you to present both your card and a form of identification such as a drivers' licence. Present both simultaneously at checkout and with confidence. A lack of confidence will lead to a request for your passport as identification. For larger purchases such as long-distance bus tickets you will need to present your passport and your credit card. Although this makes shopping difficult, do try to keep your passport in a location such as a hotel-room safe. PIN cards have become the most common ones and should be accepted anywhere, as well as magnetic band cards. PINs should be accepted but if not, the shop attendant will ask you to sign the invoice. Contactless credit cards are not commonly accepted as of Nov 2016. ====Traveller's checks==== They are rarely used and may be difficult to exchange, but there is an American Express office at San Martin Plaza in [[Buenos Aires]] that will take American Express' Traveller's Checks. Also, Banco Frances will cash them with proper identification. ===Tipping=== There is no obligation to [[Tipping|tip]] in Argentina although it is considered customary. Some restaurants already charge customers with "cubiertos" (table service). In these cases tipping is not expected. Sometimes rounding up or telling them to "keep the change" is enough on small checks, deliveries, gasoline tenders, etc. Leaving at least a 10% tip is considered kind and polite at restaurants, cafes, hotels, beauty parlors, barbers, ushers and car-washes. Tipping bartenders is not customary. Leaving no tip when feeling unsatisfied is not an uncommon gesture, and it's interpreted as such. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped. Another local custom is to tip the ushers in theatres and opera houses when they're also in charge of handing out the programmes; one may request one without tipping, at the risk of being considered cheap. Service fees are included in most upscale hotels and restaurants, usually around 15%. These fees can appear in the menu as "valor del cubierto", "servicio", or simply "cubierto". By law it is mandatory that this item is represented in the same text size as the rest of the menu items. ===Shopping=== The fashion and art scenes are booming. Buenos Aires' signature European-South American style overflows with unique art pieces, ''art deco'' furniture, and antiques. Local fashion designers, who are becoming a source of inspiration for the U.S. and European high-end markets, compose their collections based on lots of leather, wools, woven fabrics and delicate laces with a gaucho twist. At times, the exchange rate can present good value for international tourists. Fashionable clothing and leather products can be found in most commercial areas; jackets, boots and shoes are easily available. However, Buenos Aires has a relatively mild climate, so truly cold-weather gear is harder to find here. Long coats or heavy gloves may not be in stock; similarly, jeans and other basics have a thin construction compared with those in cooler countries. The Andes regions and Patagonia are considerably colder in the winter, so thick clothing is much easier to find here. Electronics are not cheap, as they are subject to heavy import tariffs. The price of music, books, and movies lags slightly behind changes in the exchange rate and can offer a bargain if the volatile exchange rates are in your favour. Most free-standing shops in Buenos Aires are open 10:00-20:00 on weekdays, and some of them also Saturdays and Sundays, depending on what area of the city they are in. Enclosed malls, however, set their own hours, and are also open on the weekends. Most places outside of the city of Buenos Aires, where most stores remain open during a siesta, still observe a siesta from approximately noon until 16:00; almost all businesses are closed during this time. The precise closing hours vary from store to store, according to the preferences of the owner. Shops and offices generally open again in the evening until 21:00 or 22:00. ==Eat== [[File:ArgentinaSteak.jpg|thumb|Bife de chorizo]] {{seealso|Argentine cuisine}} Argentinian breakfasts are somewhat light compared to what those from English-speaking countries are accustomed to. Typically, it consists of a hot drink (coffee, tea, milk) with some toast, medialunas (croissants, literally "halfmoons") or bread. Hotels typically provide a free buffet consisting of coffee, tea, drinkable yogurt, assorted pastries and toast, fruit and perhaps cereal. These kinds of breakfasts are also readily available in the many cafes. Lunch is a big meal in Argentina, typically taken in the early afternoon. Lunch is so big because dinner is not until late: 20:30 to 21:00 at the earliest, more commonly at 22:00 or even later. Most restaurants do not serve food until then except for pastries or small ham-and-cheese toasted sandwiches (tostados), for afternoon tea 18:00-20:00. Tea is the one meal that is rarely skipped. A few cafés do offer heartier fare all day long, but don't expect anything more substantial than pizza or a milanesa (breaded meat fillets) or a lomito (steak sandwiches) outside of normal Argentine mealtimes. Dinner is usually eaten at 22:00 and typically consists of appetizers, a main course, and desserts. North Americans should beware that Argentinians use the term "entrée" to refer to appetizers. This is common outside of North America but can surprise some Canadians and most Americans. In Argentina the main dish is a "plato principal". The appetizers in Argentina typically consist of empanadas (baked pastries with a meat filling), chorizo or morcilla (meat or blood sausage), and assortments of achuras (entrails). For a main dish, there is usually bife de chorizo (sirloin or New York Strip steak) and various types of salads. Dessert is often a custard with dulce de leche and whipped cream topping. Beef is a prominent component of the Argentine diet, and Argentine beef is world-famous for good reason. Argentina and Uruguay are the top 2 countries in meat per capita consumption in the world. Definitely check out Argentine barbecue: asado, sometimes also called parrillada, because it is made on a parrilla, or grill. Food in Argentina is virtually synonymous with beef. The beef is some of the best in the world, and there are many different cuts of meat. Lomo (tenderloin) and bife de chorizo are excellent. "Costillas" (ribs) is considered by locals the real "asado" meat cut and is very tasty. North Americans will see that costillas are different to those at home. Argentinians cut ribs perpendicular to the bone. Having a parrillada dinner is one of the best ways to experience Argentine cuisine; preferably with a bottle of wine and a good amount of salads. In some popular areas, parrilladas are available from small buffets, or street carts and barbecue trailers. Skewers and steak sandwiches can then be purchased to takeaway. Given that a large portion of Argentines are of Italian, Spanish and French descent, such fare is very widespread and of high quality; pizzerias and specialized restaurants are very common. A convention observed in Argentina is to treat the pasta and sauce as separate items, with each charged separately. Cafés, bakeries, and ice-cream shops (heladerías) are very popular. Inexpensive and high-quality snacks can be found in most commercial areas, and many have outdoor seating areas. Empanadas (turnovers) containing meats, cheeses, or many other fillings can be bought cheaply from restaurants or lunch counters. The Alfajor is a must try snack of a two cookies (biscuits) with a dulce de leche filling and can be purchased at any local kiosco. Smoking is now prohibited in all of Buenos Aires' restaurants and all of Mendoza's restaurants. In most cities, it's forbidden in all public buildings (cafés, shops, banks, bus stations, etc.), so it's better to ask before smoking anywhere. '''Signature/national dishes''' * '''Asado''' * '''Empanada''' (baked pastries with a meat, cheese and/or vegetable filling) * '''Milanesa''' (breaded meat fillets) * '''Humita''' * '''Chorizo''' (sausage) and '''Choripan''' (with bread) * '''Tarta de Jamón y Queso''' (baked pastry crust with ham and cheese filling) * '''Guiso Criollo''' - with meat, vegetables and fruit * '''Pizza''' - Due to the large number of Italian immigrants, Argentina has its own unique style of pizza. '''Desserts and snacks''' * '''Dulce de leche''' * '''Alfajores''' * '''Helado''' * '''Flan con Dulce de Leche''' * '''Torta de Ricotta''' * '''Facturas''' ==Drink== [[File:Yerba mate.jpg|thumb|Mate]] '''Yerba mate''' (pronounced in two syllables, 'MAH-teh') is a traditional Argentine herbal drink, prepared in a hollowed-out gourd which is passed around in a social setting and drunk through a metal straw. Although usually drunk hot, ''mate'' can also be served cold, usually known as "tereré"; the version that is preferred in Paraguay and Mato Grosso, Brazil. Mate contains less caffeine than coffee, but contains other vitamins and minerals that give it a stimulating effect, particularly to those who are not used to it. It is naturally rather bitter, so it's not uncommon to add sugar, though it's polite to ask before adding sugar to it. The drinking of mate with friends is an important social ritual in Argentina. The informal tea ceremony is led by a "cebador" or server and people arrange themselves in a "rueda" or wheel. Argentina is renowned for its excellent selection of '''wine'''. The most popular being Mendoza which is rated among the worlds most popular regions due to its high altitude, volcanic soils and proximity to the Andes Mountains. The terrain seems to complement the European grape varietals with interesting notes not present when produced in other climates, this allows the Argentine wine to be positioned in a league of its own. The best way to experience and understand the selection of Argentine varietals is one of the many tasting events. The legal drinking age is officially 18, although most establishments will serve anyone approximately 16 or older. Most restaurants serve a broad range of '''liquors'''. '''Beer''' is offered in drought form in a ''chopp'' (small glass) or served in bottles or cans, and is typically a light, easily drinkable lager. The most popular locally made brands of beer are Quilmes, Isenbeck, Schneider and Brahma (although it's Brazilian). Widely-available imports include Warsteiner, Heineken, Budweiser and Corona. There are now many small pubs and bars in Buenos Aires that brew beer on premises, but most of these offer a poor quality product compared to what is widely available in parts of Europe and the USA. In the Buenos Aires area, the Buller Brewing Company in Recoleta and the Antares Brewery in Mar del Plata offer excellent handcrafted English-style ales. Ask if there are "cervezas artesanales", locally hand crafted beers. '''Fernet''' is widely consumed by Argentinians, especially in Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires. It came from Italy, and is a very bitter drink made from herbs, with 40% alcohol and dark brown in colour. Due to its bitter taste, it is usually mixed with Coke (served in bars, pubs, clubs), and if you go to an Argentinian house they will have Fernet and Coke to offer you. Also, Fernet is usually served as a digestif after a meal, but may also be enjoyed with coffee and espresso, or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It may be enjoyed at room temperature or with ice. Cider (''sidra'') is the typical drink at celebrations, especially at Christmas. On other important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or weddings, sidra is the drink chosen for the toast. Cafés often have fresh-squeezed '''fruit juices''', which is otherwise hard to find. ==Sleep== A wide range of accommodation possibilities are available in Buenos Aires and the rest of the country, from student [[hostels]] to homey bed and breakfasts to trendy boutique hotels in the city to luxurious palaces and modern five-star hotels. There are also many beautiful lake-side lodges in Patagonia, and fabulous regional farms (''estancias'') outside the cities. Many vacation '''cabañas''' (cabins or weekend houses) are available for short-term rent directly from the owners in the mountains, seaside, and in rural areas. Drive around and look for signs saying ''alquiler'' ("rental"), or check the classified section of any major newspaper. Argentina is a vast country and '''camping''' is possible at many places (free or including amenities), especially near the beach. In addition, many villages and towns offer inexpensive "municipal camping". However, consider that many grounds are private property, so you should not camp here. Consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-40.8164/-64.7609 OpenStreetMap], which many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] and [https://maps.me/ MAPS.ME] use, to find places which have been tagged by other people as possible camping sites. ==Learn== [[File:Buenos Aires-La Boca-P2070009.jpg|thumb|Tango is never far away when you're wandering through Buenos Aires]] Education in Argentina is free for everyone, no matter the level, and it has a good quality. Argentina is a popular destination for University students, especially from neighboring countries (such as [[Brazil]], [[Paraguay]] and [[Uruguay]]). The most pretigious university of the country and one of the most important universities of Latin America is the '''University of Buenos Aires'''. It have excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are internationally recognised, with exchange programmes with various universities in many countries around the world. Apart from Buenos Aires, [[Mendoza]] is another popular and excellent place to take Spanish lessons for those who want a more idyllic setting (see the entry for Mendoza for details). There are also a lot of public and private quality institutes who give Spanish lessons, and many more for Tango lessons, Argentinean art and literature and architecture. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' (and learning Spanish at the same time) is big in South America and thus also in Argentina. General information on the [[South America#Work|South America article]]. ==Cope== Facebook has an [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArgentinaChileBackpackerTraveler/ Argentina & Chile Backpacker / Traveler group] where you can find other travellers and up-to-date information on the country. In general, also see [[South America#Cope]]. ==Stay safe== Lately Argentina has seen a rise in crime directed towards tourists, it is well known that tourists bring hard currency to Argentina to avoid the official exchange rate. Excercise extra caution here, don't go to Western Union alone, be careful changing on the street, and bring a lock for your bags, take the $1-2 Uber instead of walking at night. The 500 or so dollars you may bring represents 3 months at the minimum wage. Be careful. Argentina has a relatively high traffic mortality rate, with about 20 road deaths per day, and with more than 120,000 injured people each year, including tourists. Pedestrians should exercise extreme caution. Do not jaywalk if you do not feel comfortable, and be careful crossing even when allowed. There is plenty of activity and foot traffic throughout the night. Nice areas have a very thorough police presence, perhaps one officer per 3 blocks, plus store security and auxiliary patrols. Public security in all major cities like [[Buenos Aires]], [[Córdoba (city, Argentina)|Córdoba]] and [[Rosario]] is handled by the Federal Police and the National Gendarmerie or the Naval Prefecture, especially in the Puerto Madero area of Buenos Aires. As in any large city, certain particular neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires and other cities are very dangerous. Some shady neighbourhoods include Retiro, Villa Lugano, La Boca and Villa Riachuelo. Ask trusted locals, such as hotel desk staff or police officers, for advice. Pay attention to your environment and trust your instincts. If an area seems questionable, leave. Many people in the street and in the subway hand out small cards with horoscopes, lottery numbers, pictures of saints, or cute drawings on them. If you take the card, the person will ask for payment. You can simply return the card along with a ''no, gracias.'' or simply in silence if your Spanish is not good. Persistent beggars are usually not dangerous; a polite but firm ''no tengo nada'' ("I don't have anything") and/or hand gestures are usually enough. Most crimes involve petty theft (pickpockets) in the subway and on crowded city streets, and especially inhabitant from Buenos Aires have a story to tell, which is also why many people carry their bags in front of them. In most cases, if your wallet is stolen, you won't even notice until hours later. However, paying attention to your stuff, will mostly prevent this from happening. Never hang your purse or bag from the back of your chair in a cafe or restaurant&mdash;stealthy theft from such bags is common. Keep your purse or backpack on the floor between your legs while you eat. Petty theft is common but seldom, like in a few other European cities like Paris or Naples. Violent robberies are uncommon, and mostly only happen where you would expect them, at night in a lone street in the wrong quarter. In the unlikely event that you are confronted by a mugger, simply hand over your valuables; they are replaceable and the muggers may be on drugs, drunk, have a knife or a gun. Popular demonstrations are very common in Buenos Aires, and are best avoided by tourists as these demonstrations sometimes grow into violent confrontations with the police or National Gendarmerie, particularly as they approach the government buildings in the city center. Since 2005 the government has cracked down on illegal taxis very successfully. Petty crime continues (like taking indirect routes or, less commonly, giving counterfeits in change). Taxis that loiter in front of popular tourist destinations like the National Museum are looking for tourists. Stay away from them. Your chance of falling prey to a scam increases in these situations. Stopping a taxi a block or two away on a typical city street where others locals would do the same is good choice. Also having small bills will help you avoid issues mentioned, as well you will often find taxis that don't have change for 100 peso notes. Carry some ID with you, but not your original passport; a copy (easily provided by your own hotel) should be enough. 'Villas' or ghettos, usually composed of wooden or steel plate shacks, should also be avoided due to the high crime rate in these areas. Should you want to visit one of these, you should only do so as part of a guided tour with a reputable guide or tour company. Drug use, while legal in Argentina, is frowned upon by most inhabitants. Alcohol is generally the vice of choice here. ''Paco'', a crack-like mix of by products from the cocaine manufacturing process, is a serious problem, and its users should be avoided at all costs. It is known that in 2007 security operators at airports were stealing valuable objects such as iPods, digital cameras, cellular phones, sun glasses, jewellery and laptops while scanning the checked luggage of passengers. Police officers will often try to get you to bribe them during a traffic stop, although can can just pay for the ticket they will give it to you without any problems. ====Natural disasters==== =====Tornadoes===== The central and northern Argentinian provinces (including [[La Pampa]], [[Santa Fe (province, Argentina)|Santa Fe]], [[Buenos Aires (province)|Buenos Aires]], [[Entre Rios|Entre Ríos]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]], [[Corrientes]], [[Misiones]], the north of [[Río Negro]], south of [[San Luis (province, Argentina)|San Luís]], central and eastern regions of [[Formosa (province)|Formosa]] and southeast of [[Santiago del Estero]] and [[Chaco (Argentina)|Chaco]] provinces) are part of the '''South America Tornado Corridor''', the second most tornado-prone area in the world (behind the United States Tornado Alley). Monitor local media notices and if you see that the sky is dark, the light take on a greenish-yellow cast or a loud sound that sounds like a freight train, this could be an indication of a tornado. Find shelter immediately. Refer to the [[tornado safety]] article for analysis of the issues here. ===Emergency numbers=== * Ambulance (''Immediate Health Emergency Service'', SAME in Buenos Aires): 107 * Firemen (''National Firemen Corps''): 100 * Police (''Argentine Federal Police''): 911 mostly, might be 101 in some smaller cities * Tourist Police: +54 11 4346-5748 / 0800 999 5000 ==Stay healthy== [[File:San Ignacio Miní.jpg|thumb|San Ignacio Miní, one of the world heritage listed Jesuit missions in the north of Argentina]] Visiting Argentina doesn't raise any major health worries. Certain '''vaccinations''' may be necessary for visitors, depending on what parts of Argentina you plan to visit. [[Yellow fever]] vaccinations are recommended for those visiting the Northern forests. If you missed your vaccination at home, it is possible to receive a free yellow fever shot in Argentina, in one of the bigger cities. This can be of advantage if you travel further to other Amazonian countries. However, be prepared to be queue at the very end&mdash;first the locals are treated. Also, there are specific days of the week when the vaccination takes place. '''[[Dengue]]''', a mosquito borne illness, is a serious and potentially fatal illness, but only a risk in the far north. Mosquito bites should be prevented at all costs in the far north, where they have many bug repellents, from lotions to sprays, as well as citronella candles, and 'espirales' (a spiral shaped incense). These are purchasable at most kiosks (kioskos) or pharmacies. Different '''climate''' conditions might take your body by surprise, so be aware of the weather before you arrive. An [[travellers' diarrhea|upset stomach]] is the most you're likely to have to worry about as your body adjusts to local micro-organisms in the food. It's also best to ease yourself gently into the local '''diet''' – sudden quantities of red meat, red wine, strong coffee and sweet pastries can be very unsettling for a stomach used to gentler repasts – and though '''[[tap water]]''' in Argentina is safe to drink, if sometimes heavily chlorinated, you may prefer to err on the side of caution in rural areas in the north of the country. Although '''oral contraceptives''' are sold over the counter, without a prescription, a woman considering taking them is well advised first to consult a wise and licensed physician about their proper use, as well as possible contraindications and side effects. '''Hospitals''' are free. They won't charge you for any treatment, but it is customary to offer a contribution, if you have the means. In public/state run hospitals, it is now illegal for any hospital employee to receive or even ask for payment. This does not include private health care facilities, or for medicines. [[Sunburn and sun protection|'''Sun block''']] is recommended in the north of the country, where the heat can be intense with 38°C (100°F) common in some areas. Heat rash, dehydration, and sunburns are common for first time visitors. ==Respect== Argentines are very engaging people who may ask very personal questions within minutes after first meeting someone, and they would expect you to reciprocate. Failing to do so would indicate disinterest in the other person. Don't be offended if someone calls you a "boludo"/"boluda". Even though it's a swear word it also means "dude"/"buddy"/"mate". Argentinian people are infamous for the amount of cursing they do, so if they are talking to you don't pay attention to the cursing. If Argentinians are mad, teasing you or making fun of you, you will tell by the expression of their face or the tone of their voice as well as even more cursing than usual. Don't be offended if an Argentinian says things to you in a very direct manner: this is very usual among locals and sometimes offends foreigners. Argentinians are very emotional and passionate, both when telling good things or bad things to anyone. ===Greetings=== Cheek kissing is very common in Argentina, especially in bigger cities, among and between women and men. People make contact with right cheeks, and make a light "kiss sound" but not touch the cheek with their lips (only once, two kisses -right and then left- is very rare). When two women, or opposite sexes first meet, it is not uncommon to kiss. Two men will first shake hands if they do not know each other, but will probably kiss when departing, especially if they have spoken for a while. Male friends cheek kiss every time when greeting, it is like a sign of trust. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss will be considered odd, but never rude especially if you are an obvious foreigner. In the rest of the country, regular handshaking applies. Also women will greet by kissing as described above, but it's reserved to other women and to men they are acquainted with. ===Football=== [[File:Fotodela22.jpg|thumb|As in much of South America, many consider football more than just another sport]] Since some Argentinians are die-hard football fans, try to avoid wearing football jerseys since encountering a team's rivals in a bad area can be confronting. You can wear European football club jerseys with an Argentinian player's name on the back (for example: a Manchester City jersey with Tevez's name, a Barcelona jersey with Mascherano's name, etc.). If you really want to wear a jersey, the safest plan is to wear an Argentina World Cup jersey. The [[Perú]] national football colours (and jersey design) are almost identical to those of local team River Plate, so be cautious as to avoid misunderstandings. Also avoid wearing [[Brazil]] or [[England]] national team jerseys, as Argentinians have a very heated rivalry with these countries that can often result in violence. ===Punctuality and perceptions of time=== Argentinians generally take a relaxed attitude towards time. This can be unsettling for visitors from countries where punctuality is highly valued. You should expect that your Argentine contacts will be ''at least'' 10 to 15 minutes late for any appointment. This is considered normal in Argentina and does not signify any lack of respect for the relationship. Of course, this does not apply to business meetings. If you are invited to a dinner or party at, say 21:00, it does not mean that you should be present at 21:00, but instead that you should not arrive before 21:00. You'll be welcomed any time afterwards. Arriving to a party one hour late is normally OK and sometimes expected. This attitude extends to any scheduled activity in Argentina. Plays, concerts usually get going around half an hour after the scheduled time. Long distance buses leave on time though. Short-distance public transportation like city buses and the metro do not even bother with time estimates; they arrive when they arrive! Factor these elements into your calculations of how long things will take. Delayed bus or train departures are not uncommon, especially in big cities. This is normally not a problem, as in general no one will expect you to be on time anyway. However, long-distance bus departures almost always leave on time (even if they arrive late), so do not count on lack of punctuality to save you when arriving late at bus terminals. ===Things to avoid=== Avoid talking about the Falkland Islands (''Islas Malvinas'') and the dispute about Falklands War, with their English name. Argentines do not refer to the islands as "Falklands", but "Malvinas". These are very sensitive issues for many Argentines and can trigger a strong reaction and create an uncomfortable situation for you. Avoid using any British symbols for the reasons mentioned above. Although there are no records of attacks on people wearing, for example, an English football team shirt, people can feel uncomfortable and it is very likely that the tourist will receive very rude treatment from the population. However, Argentines do not have a derogatory or rude attitude towards British tourists visiting Argentina. Be very careful and respectful when talking about the last military dictatorship under Jorge Rafael Videla. This was an extremely delicate period for Argentine society. The political, economic, social and cultural consequences of that time were devastating for their country. Likewise, take care when talking about the years of the Perón and Kirchner administrations. These issues are very sensitive to many Argentines and can cause a reaction. Avoid comparing Argentina with its neighbours Brazil and Chile, because they are considered rivals, especially in the economic sphere. Avoid comparing regional foods. This too can be a sensitive subject, as recipes and key ingredients vary from province to province. Argentines take pride in their beef, and asking for ketchup or barbecue sauce on a steak is disrespectful. You should ask for salsa criolla or chimichurri. ===LGBT=== Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010, and Buenos Aires is LGBT-friendly enough that it's been called the "gay capital of Latin America". But in small towns, or the more conservative north of the country, some people (especially older generations) might be shocked by public displays of homosexual affection. ===General=== '''Religious sites:''' People do not have to cover their heads when entering a church or temple; however, wearing shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless shirts, as well as close physical contact between sexes is not encouraged. '''Beach:''' Sunbathing topless is not a common custom, although you can change clothes on the beach. ==Connect== [[File:Locutorio Telefónica Rosario.jpg|thumb|Cybercafe with public phones in Rosario]] ===By phone=== You can get a prepaid Movistar / Claro / Personal SIM card for a few pesos / free at phone shops, all you pay is about ARS20 (about US$5) for your initial credits. Inserting the SIM card into your unlocked mobile phone should work, although to register the SIM you might have to enter your passport (or any 9 digit) number - you then have your personal Argentinian phone number, which is very useful to keep in touch with other travellers, either by calling or by writing text messages. Calls cost around ARS1 per minute. Still, having to register the SIM card is extremely rare. Receiving calls is usually free, '''except for international calls''', and some cross network / inter-city calls - hence buying a SIM card purely to keep in touch with people overseas may not be worth it. To reload you can buy small cards with secret numbers at many kiosks, but the easiest way is just to ask for "Recarga Virtual" and tell the shop assistant your Phone number and company, and the amount of pesos you want to recharge. Not related to mobile phones, there are similar cards with credits for international calls. You get them at so called ''locutorios'', where you can also use the phone booths. You dial a free number to connect to the service, then your secret number for the credits, and then the international phone number you want to call. Using these cards, a one-hour call to Europe will cost about 10 Pesos (3 US-Dollars). Don't call without such cards or even from your hotel - it will be way more expensive. The phone numbering plan in Argentina is hopelessly complicated for foreigners. Do check out the Wikipedia article about it to find out more. * Directory Listing (''The White Pages''): 110 * International Operator: 000 * National Operator: 19 * Collect National Calls: 19 from regular phones, *19 from public phones * Mobile phone numbers start with 15 or 11 * Regional code for Buenos Aires: 011 Other useful phone numbers include: * Official Time: 113 * Consumer Advocacy: +54 11 5382-6216 or 6217 All 2 and 3-digit numbers are free, except the official time service (113). All 0800 numbers are toll-free numbers, except if you call from a mobile phone. Long distance calls from Argentina: You may use calling card, ARS0.18/min or ARS0.59/min for calling from Argentina to USA. === By internet=== Most cafés and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi with an advertisement in their windows. All you need to do is buy a coffee and ask for the password. Public WiFi is also very common in Buenos Aires with great speeds. The network name will be BA Wifi {{geo|-34|-64|zoom=4}} {{isPartOf|South America}} {{outlinecountry}} 1yipahgck05xpec1kjx0ntrubc7vtf0 0 1542 4491806 4467577 2022-07-28T13:46:36Z Μητσίκας 2180748 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Aridaia banner 1.jpg}} '''Aridaia''' or '''Aridea''' is a city in [[Macedonia (Greece)|Central Macedonia]], [[Greece]]. == Understand == Aridea is the third largest settlement in Pella regional unit, after [[Edessa]] (2nd, also the capital), and [[Pella (Greece)|Giannitsa]] (1st). It is built in a large plateau, called "Almopia" (Αλμωπία). Its name is a portmeau of "Άλμα+όψη" (Jump+view), as its ancient citizens were thought to be a tribe of giants. Generally, its economy largerly relies on agriculture, (Mainly alfalfa, clovers, poplar, stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries, as well as pears, quinces and potatoes on the Archangelos village, while its historic trademark product was the Karatzovitiko pepper made from Florina peppers, but also a local variety of sweet or semi-hot peppers, the "Bahovo" variety grown in the villages of Garefi and Promachoi, but now it's almost extinct and most growers in the area grow this variety only on personal gardens for themselves, but it's also likely to find them in a local grocery store.) but tourism is also present due to the proximity to Pozar Springs (See below). It's nickname is the "Karatzova" (Καρατζόβα), which means "Black plateau" in Turkish. It's unknown why it was named so. Its population includes ethnic Macedonians, Vlachs, Moglens, Pontic Greeks, Karamanlides, or a mixture of them. Some citizens are also half-locals and half-refugees from Asia Minor and Pontus. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|40.9724|22.0557|zoom=11}} About 1½ hours by car from [[Thessaloniki]]. You can get here through the National Road 2 from Thessaloniki to Mavrovouni, then the Pella Provincial Road 2 to Apsalos, and the Pella Provincial Road 1 to Aridea ==Get around== There are 5 provincial roads to connect you to the nearby settlements and monuments. 1. Edessa- Apsalos - Aridea. (Pella 1) 2. Aridea - Exaplatanos to Skra and Axioupolis Evropos Notia and Lagadia. (Pella 6) 3. Aridea - Pozar Baths. (Pella 7) 4. Aridea - Tsakona - Polykarpi. (Pella 8) 5. Aridea - Sosandra - Promachos. (Pella 9) ==See== [[File:20090711 Aridaia Loutra 3.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Aridaia Loutra]] [[File:Aridea Old Train Station.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Old Train Station]] [[File:20090711 Aridaia Loutra 1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Aridea thermal baths Pozar]] * {{see | name=Voras Mountains | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-07 | wikidata=Q6435173| wikipedia=Voras Mountains | content=The tallest peak in the range is Kaimakchalan at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). Adjacent peaks are Starkov grob (1,876 m) and Dobro Pole (1,700 m). The mountain range hosts a ski resort and the hot springs at Loutra Loutrakiou (Pozar) on the Greek side. }} ==Do== [[File:Maglenitsa_Moglenisas_Arideos_River.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Moglenisas Arideos River]] * {{do | name=Pozar thermal springs | alt=Aridea thermal springs / Λουτρά Πόζαρ | url= | email= | address=Loutraki Aridaias Pella | lat=40.9709 | long=21.9149 | directions=10 km from Aridea | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015/09/17 | content=They have impressive natural beauty and thermal waters. 48 individual baths, 6 indoor pools, the outdoor pool (12x25m) hamams, jacuzzi and spa services. Recommended for rheumatic, dermatological, gynecological, and respiratory and circulatory system conditions. The spa village is known for it's outdoor swimming pool with a warm and a cold waterfall next to each other. }} * {{do |lat=40.913 |long=21.809 |name=Voras |alt=Kaimaktsalan |content=Ski resort right across the border with [[North Macedonia]]}} Some of the hotels and hostels also have swimming pools that allow non-customers A ride on the town is also a good idea. There is a square called the "Setskou Square", near the Church of St. Nikandros, (You can recognize it from the large clock on the bell tower.), the Natural History museum which operates on the old train station and a pedestrian road called the "Kyprou Street.", surrounded with pubs, bars and restaurants. Notable examples include Placebo and Aeriko. Some villages are officially preserved traditional settlements, and are worth visiting. These include: # Garefi. The village is known for the cultivation of pepper, of the Karatzovitiki type, and produces sweet smoked pepper and bukovo. The village organizes a festival of Karatzovite Peppers # Archangelos: The village belongs to the Vlachomoglenite villages and is the largest of them. Its inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, and especially in the production of cherries, chestnuts and potatoes # Aetochori: It has been characterized as a traditional mountain settlement. An attraction of the village is the old church of Agios Dimitrios, with its high four-story bell tower with a height of 15 meters. # Perikleia # Notia # Langadia ==Buy== ==Eat== Restaurants near Megaplatanos include O Kalofagas (Diner), Katarraktes Estiatorio-Kafe (Waterfalls Restaurant-Cafe) (Greek), Ousies, Katarraktes Edessas (Greek) and Laos kai Kolonaki (Greek). ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=4 Epoxes Hotel Spa | alt= | url=http://www.4-epoxes.gr | email= | address=Loutraki Aridaias Pella | lat=40.969177 | long=21.935885 | directions= | phone=+30 2384091500 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2384091555 | hours= | price=60€ | lastedit=2015/09/17 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Kerasia Chalet | url=http://www.kerasiachalet.com | email=contact@kerasiachalet.gr | address=Kerasia Pella | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2381092301 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2381092326 | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Kerasia chalet is a hotel in Kaimaktsalan,situated in Kerasia village of Pella perfecture. It is just 16 km away from the famous Loutra Pozar and 17 km away from Edessa town. Rates from 40€ }} * {{sleep | name=Philippion Hotel | url=http://www.hotel-philippion.gr/ | email=contact@hotel-philippion.gr | address=Loutraki Aridaias Pella | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 23840 91444 | tollfree= | fax=+30 23840 91443 | hours= | price= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Philippion hotel is situated in Loutraki Aridaias, just 3 km away from the famous Loutra Pozar. It has 18 rooms which are properly equipped for comfortable stay. 60€ best available rate }} *{{sleep | name=Gaia Kaimaktsalan Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.gaiapozar.gr/ | email= | address=Loutraki Aridaias Pella 58400 | lat=40.970326 | long=21.983273 | directions= | phone=+30 23840 22858, +30 23843 00888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gaia Kaimaktsalan Hotel & Spa Resort is located at a distance of 7 km from the town of Aridaia and just 2 km from the mineral baths of Pozar and is certainly one of the best Pozar Hotels. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Guesthouse Rodavgi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Káto Loutrákion | lat= 40.9708 | long=21.9522 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €30 | lastedit=2018-01-07 | content=4 rooms with refrigerator, kitchen/kitchenette, coffee/tea maker, TV, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Kallinikos Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.kalinikos.gr | email=kalinikos@otenet.gr | address=Loutraki | lat= 40.9698 | long=21.9479 | directions= | phone=+30 2384091288 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €34 | lastedit=2018-01-07 | content=refrigerator, a kitchenette and an in-room dining area. Amenities featured in the rooms include a hair dryer, complimentary toiletries and a flat-screen TV. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Eliton & Spa Resort | alt= | url=http://elitonhotelspa.gr | email= | address= | lat= 40.9688 | long=21.9455 | directions= | phone=+30 2384091318 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €55 | lastedit=2018-01-07 | content=fitness centre, a spa & wellness centre, a steam bath and a sauna, restaurant, pet friendly, disabled access, bar/lounge, air conditioned, refrigerator, cable/satellite TV, kitchen/kitchenette, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet, Swimming pool. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Pozar Pallas Salt Cave Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.pozarpallas.gr | email=info@pozarpallas.gr | address=Loutraki Aridaia Pella | lat= 40.9702 | long=21.9489 | directions= | phone=+30 2384091357 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €56 | lastedit=2018-01-07 | content=Mini bar, cable/satellite TV, kitchen/kitchenette, bathrobes, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Edessa]] waterfalls {{IsPartOf|Macedonia (Greece)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|40.9750|22.0583}} p4fx311dn9xag94i8xrguo61p8519zw 0 1551 4492055 4128522 2022-07-29T02:54:21Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Hotel Montané - update dead link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Arinsal''' is a village in [[Andorra]], a small mountainous country in the [[Pyrenees]] mountains at the head of a valley. The old village part is clearly evident, but because it is also a ski resort it has grown a lot and has quite a number of hotels catering to this trade. As a result though outside the ski season the place is pretty much closed up including some of the bars and restaurants. This resort is very popular with English-speaking skiers. [[File:Looking down at Arinsal cablecar station.jpg|thumb|Looking down over Arinsal village along the cable car connecting the ski area.]] ==Get in== The main road up from [[La Massana]] which itself is up from [[Andorra La Vella]]. ==Get around== There is a bus service between Arinsal and [[Andorra La Vella]], passing through La Massana. It is not very regular so it is worth checking the timetable before planning any trips. The cost is reasonable. The road continues up out of the village and stops about another 1 or 2 up at another hotel. Then there is a semi-private road that winds up the mountain for about 4.5-6 km (3-4&nbsp;miles to the top station of the cable car lift. ==See== [[File:Església de Sant Andreu d'Arinsal 1.JPG|thumb|Sant Andreu d'Arinsal Church]] There is great mountain scenery all around and it is a really good location for starting out on any hiking or climbing trip. The highest mountain '''Pic de Coma Pedrosa''' in Andorra at 2942&nbsp;metres (9,665&nbsp;ft) is located in this area. ==Do== *During the ski season which is approximately December to March or so, you can go '''skiing'''. There is a cable car up to the Arinsal ski area which is in the centre of the village. Arinsal and nearby [[Pal]] offer good skiing for the novice and the intermediate skier, and first time skiers often head for Arinsal and Palfor their first holiday or two before heading for [[Soldeu]] and [[Pas de la Casa]]. Arinsal is a little different from Soldeu and Pas de la Casa too in that it has quite a few full-time residents and the villages are 'year round' while the others are fairly seasonal. For this reason Arinsal and Pal can be the perfect answer to those who are embarking on their first ski holiday as there is more than just skiing, Ordino and her first class sports centre is easily accessed for example, and if you decide skiing isn’t for you, you do have other choices too. [https://www.topskiresort.com/resort/Arinsal/slopes Arinsal-Pal piste map] *Arinsal is good too for '''snowboard''' activities with a freestyle area. * {{listing | type=do | name=Trekking in and near Arinsal | alt=Hola Andorra SL | url= | email= | address=c/Arinsal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+376 869 181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=There are many treks and walks that start right from the village of Arinsal. If you are planning on going to Andorra for a walking holiday, Arinsal is your best choice as the resort lies at the foot of Andorra's highest mountain, the Coma Pedrosa (2,942 m). There are also 3 mountain huts and 7 mountain lakes all within a 2-hour hike from the village. For more details on the hikes and on accommodation in Arinsal itself, please visit http://www.santmoritz.com/blog/en/hiking-in-andorra/ }} * {{do | name=Adventure activities | alt=Adventure activities | url=http://www.arinsal.co.uk/activities | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are lots of adventure activities available in the surrounding area such as Via Ferrata, purpose-built adventure circuits and horse riding. You can find more information about the activities at http://www.arinsal.co.uk/activities/ |October 2017 }} ==Buy== There are ski and snowboard shops in and a couple of supermarkets, but for the best shopping head for [[Andorra la Vella]]. ==Eat== There is a very good range of restaurants in Arinsal. If you want to try the local Catalan cuisine, there are several options including El Bosc, 360, and The Rocky. For international tastes, there is Surf (Argentinian Steak), Cisco's (Mexican), '''El Moli''' pub & restaurant (pizza, pasta, burger, salad, Thai curries, kids' menu) and Quo Vadis (Pub Grub & Italian). ==Drink== Arinsal has many bars to choose from, and most are family friendly. * {{drink | name=The Rocky | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=El Moli |url= | email= | address=in the centre of the Arinsal Village opposite the Gondola | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+376 835281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Special prices on beer, après ski, live music, international DJs, Sky Sports, and free Wi-Fi. | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bogarts | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Quo Vadis | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=El Cau | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Surf | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Black Bull | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Derby | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bar Solana | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Self-catering chalets and apartments in Arinsal | alt=Hola Andorra SL | url= | email= | address=c/Arinsal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+376 869 181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Friendly, self-catering apartments and chalets within walking distance to the Vallnord gondola that takes you up to the Pal-Arinsal ski resort. Ideal summer destination too. Many hikes and treks start right from your door step. }} * {{sleep | name=Aparthotel Poblado | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Above the Quo Vadis pub. Clean simple rooms. Free ski and boot lockers, 2&nbsp;minutes from the gondola. Rooms on roadside can suffer from traffic noise, gondola side rooms have white noise from the river. Very convenient for skiing, just grab your boots and skis from the locker and walk to Gondola. }} * {{sleep | name=Paul Mikheson | url=http://www.hola-andorra.com/ | email= | address=C/Arinsal | lat= | long= | directions=Arinsal | phone=+376 869 181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Self-catering chalets and apartments, all located in Arinsal, Andorra, within walking distance to the ski lifts. Ideal for winter but also summer holidays: many hikes start right from your property meaning no need for a car! }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Montané | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmontane.eu/ | email= | address=Carreterra General D'Arinsal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+376 737 535 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Three-star half-board hotel directly opposite the gondola in Arinsal. }} * '''Hotel Arinsal''', +376 835 640. * '''Princesa Park''', +376 736 500. * '''Aparthotel Crest''', +376 835 866. * '''Hotel Palarine''', +376 835410. ==Go next== The capital '''[[Andorra La Vella]]''' is reachable by public transport, and the duty free shopping and department stores. {{outlinecity}} {{geo|42.5667|1.4833}} {{IsPartOf|Andorra}} b82n3baqzglx43ugmo4c835t6eh38ds 0 1576 4492056 4144439 2022-07-29T02:56:54Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Martin Pescador Boutique Hotel - remove dead link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Armação dos Búzios WV Banner.jpg|caption=Canto Beach}} [[File:Azeda.jpg|thumb|325px|Azeda and Azedinha beaches]] '''Armação dos Búzios''' (often shortened to just '''Búzios''') is a coastal city in the [[Brazil]]ian state of [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]]. ==Understand== ===When to go=== High Season is from November till March and June to July (local school holidays. Low season is from March till May and August till October. May and April can be a very good months to go because they are dry and quieter for families looking to relax. December is the busiest month and it is great for parties, although you may face some lack of basics (water and food supplies) and prices rise substantially. Avoid going in March because it can be quite wet. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} Búzios is {{convert|176|km|mi}} from [[Rio de Janeiro]] and {{convert|600|km|mi}} from [[São Paulo]]. ===By bus=== * Buses connect the city to those capitals and neighboring cities (especially [[Cabo Frio]]). Long distance buses are operated by ''[http://www.autoviacao1001.com.br/en/ 1001]''. ===By car=== * Buzios lies on the BR-101 highway. ==Get around== ==See== * '''Beaches''' - Geribá, Azeda, Azedinha, João Fernandes, Forninho, etc. * '''Rua das Pedras''' - restaurants, shopping and nightlife ==Do== * '''Boat trips''' through the beaches. A three hour schooner trip goes round the beaches and out to an island. Fresh fruit is served, and it often stops for an optional swim in the ocean near a beach, and then stops at the beach itself. More than one company provides such tours, and they are easy to find. Just go out on the long dock from downtown and people will be there promoting the next trip with flyers, or go into any of the local travel agencies. It cost R$ 40 in January 2013. * '''Scuba diving''' - There are two excellent and certified scuba diving instruction schools, both of which offer daily trips for beginners and experienced divers. They are located across the street from each other on the main street by the beach downtown. * '''Surf Lessons''' at Geriba beach. There are about 10 surfing schools that teach all ages, as well as one girls' surfing school, "Surfer Girls". * '''Annual Jazz Festival''' - Goes for 4 days around 22 July every year. About 6 of the nightclubs and the pagado have live jazz music throughout the night. Most of them are free throughout the festival (a few require reservations). ==Buy== Alfredo's Arabic bikini shop on the beach side of the main street downtown is an excellent store for homemade bikinis. Many shops are locally owned, and a chat with the owners can reveal a lot of great connections and recommendations around town. There is many casual fashion stores in the area. One thing to be aware of is that pants are usually sold by waist size and not by length. You are expected to have them altered to your size, and the store may very well not provide that service. If you do not know the language, it may be difficult to get it done. Suggestion: do not buy the pants until you have secured the service. Across the street is an internet café that will let you hook up your notebook for hourly fees (around R$ 6/hour), or use their computers. The good thing is that most shops stay open until midnight. ==Eat== Búzios is notorious for its sophisticated and therefore expensive restaurants. The new big thing in Búzios is pay-by-the-kilo restaurants; the original was a place called '''Boom''' and now there are about 20 of them. Boom's the good one. * {{eat | name=David's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rua Manoel Turíbio, 260 – Centro | lat= | long= | directions= on the main beach street downtown | phone=+55 22 2623-2981 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best casual seafood restaurant's. }} * {{eat | name=Boom | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Boom-B%C3%BAzios-Gastronomia-556609794390294/ | email= | address=Rua Manoel Turíbio de Farias, 110 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-6254 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 12:00-23:30 | price= | content= }} ==Drink== Nightlife is huge in Búzios. One of the best nightclubs in town is '''[https://www.privilegebrasil.com/casa/buzios Privilege]'''. Buzios has a particular timing for going out. As a beach destination, most tourists stay on the beach till after the sunset, which during summer can mean after 20:00. Because of that bars and restaurants stay pretty much empty until something like 22:00 and clubs normally only open after 00:00 and go on till the sunrise. If you are in Buzios you must make sure you visit Takatakata, a bar on the main Rua das Pedras run by a crazy Dutch guy called Kaiser. He only lets about five people into the bar at any one time but it's definitely worth a visit - make sure you try the Takafire cocktail! ==Sleep== Buzios has several options for accommodations from stylish guesthouses to 5-star hotels. * {{sleep | name=Casas Brancas | url=http://www.casasbrancas.com.br | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned, with 32 individually decorated rooms and suites, the Pousada boasts elegant architecture, multilingual staff, and a laid-back atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=El Misti Buzios Hostel & Pousada | alt= | url=https://www.elmistihostels.com/buzios/ | email= | address=Rua JV no. 7, Ferradura | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-2383 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The hostel offers free transfers from the bus station & breakfast. Cool atmosphere, swimming pool, close to the beach & downtown. Cheap prices, dorms & private rooms with great views. }} * {{sleep | name=Martin Pescador Boutique Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Enseada do Gancho, Lote 15A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-1449 | tollfree= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=Established in 1981, one of the first hotels in town, offers 18 individually decorated suites, all featuring balconies with sea views. The two types of suites - standard, with queen size double bed, and luxury, more spacious with two rooms - are equipped with TV, A/C, telephone, minibar, safe, and free Wi-Fi. Offers swimming pool, sauna, TV room, game room, bar with direct access to the beach, and beachfront gazebos. }} * {{sleep | name=Porto Bay Búzios | url=http://www.portobay.com/hotel.aspx?areaId=236 | email= | address=Rua dos Coqueiros, nº 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-2823 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique lodge with 21 suites in the centre of town. Breakfast can be served near the pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada Le Palmier | url=http://www.pousadalepalmier.com.br/ | email= | address=Rua J VI 14 - Ferradura | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-2032 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nicely decorated pousada with 25 rooms next to the center of town. Rooms have air conditioning and are well equipped. There's a nice pool, a nicely decorated garden. There's also a bar and a pool table. The manager speaks French and English. }} * {{sleep | name=Che Lagarto Hostels Buzios | alt= | url=http://www.chelagarto.com/index.php/en/component/chelagarto/hostels/17-hostel-buzios.html | email=buzios@chelagarto.com | address=Rua da Paz, 7 - Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 22 2623-1173 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Room rates from US$15 | content=There are both shared and private rooms. The fee includes the breakfast, the use of the public kitchen and Wi-Fi. The hostel has a small swimming pool and a bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Serena Hotel Boutique Resort | alt= | url=https://www.rochester-hotel.com/serena/ | email=info-o@rochester-hotel.com.ar | address=Rua Campo de Pouso, 1630 | lat= | long= | directions=100 meters from the Geriba beach | phone=+55 21 3521-9624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Features a deck and lit outdoor pool, pool bar service, and children’s play area supervised by the staff. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, king-sized beds, cable TV, mini bar and a safe deposit box. }} ==Go next== * [[Arraial do Cabo]] {{geo|-22.7500|-41.8833}} {{IsPartOf|Lakes Region (Rio de Janeiro)}} {{usablecity}} h6zlsx0nu9nfrxzvtrhe9htapybks5q 0 1590 4492102 4319741 2022-07-29T04:51:17Z 102.217.59.64 Western dialect is spoken by the members of Armenian diaspora whose ancestors fled Western Armenia (now in Turkey's Eastern Anatolia region) as a result of the Armenian Genocide which was avenged by Soghomon Tehlirian, Armenian Hero. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Armenian WV Banner.jpg|caption=T'oros Roslin's "Canon Table Page"|ftt=yes}} [[File:Mount Ararat and the Yerevan skyline.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Mt. Ararat and Yerevan]] '''Armenian''' (հայերէն/հայերեն, ''hayeren'') forms its own isolated branch within the Indo-European language family, and is not closely related to any other language. It is spoken by the Armenian people in [[Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], [[Turkey]], [[Iran]], [[Lebanon]], [[Syria]] and also by the Armenian diaspora all over the world. The estimated number of speakers is 7 million. It is divided into two main dialects: Western and Eastern. Eastern Armenian and its minor dialects are used by the Armenians living in Armenia. Western dialect is spoken by the members of Armenian diaspora whose ancestors fled Western Armenia (now in [[Turkey]]'s [[Eastern Anatolia]] region) as a result of the [[Armenian Genocide]] which was avenged by [http://linkedin.com/pulse/final-justice-soghomon-tehlirian-assassination-talaat-chris-wilkinson Soghomon Tehlirian], Armenian Hero. This phrasebook deals with the Eastern dialect, which is the official language of Armenia. One important thing: in Armenian there are two ways of addressing people, informal and formal, like in German, French or Russian. For formal address the plural form of second person (pronoun դուք (douq)) should be used, while the informal is pronoun դու (doo). Very few people in Armenia speak English, but almost everyone speaks [[Russian]] as a second language. People have no problems speaking that language (with a slightly guttural accent), but learning a couple of expressions in Armenian will still not only turn useful in practice but also warm the hearts of already hospitable Armenians. ==Pronunciation guide== [[File:Armenian alphabet 001.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Aparan Alphabet park]] Armenian language has its own unique alphabet of 39 letters (not rather similar to Hebrew characters) invented by Mesrop Mashtots in 405&nbsp;AD. The appearance of it seems quite complex compared to Latin, but unlike English and many other languages, the spelling of Armenian is quite phonetic, so once you know the pronunciation of each letter, reading should not be a problem. On the other hand the reproduction of some sounds may be a bit difficult for foreigners, since Armenian has several unique consonants. Words are stressed on the last syllable. Here are the uppercase and lowercase versions of each letter, followed by its name in English and a pronunciation hint. ===Vowels=== ;Ա/ա ayb : like f<u>'''a'''</u>ther ;Ե/ե yech : like p<u>'''e'''</u>t, but like <u>'''ye'''</u>t when at the beginning of the word ;Է/է eh : like p<u>'''e'''</u>t ;Ը/ը ət : like <u>'''a'''</u>bout (schwa) ;Ի/ի eeni : like p<u>'''i'''</u>t ;Ո/ո vo : like d<u>'''o'''</u>g, but like <u>'''vo'''</u>ice when at the beginning of the word ;Ու/ու oo: like s<u>'''oo'''</u>n ===Semi-Vowels=== ;Յ/յ hee : like <u>'''y'''</u>es ;Հ/հ hoh : like <u>'''h'''</u>orse ===Consonants=== [[File:Yerevan-carpets-vernissage-raffi kojian.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Carpets and Ladas in Yerevan]] ;Բ/բ ben : like <u>'''b'''</u>ig ;Գ/գ gim : like <u>'''g'''</u>oat ;Դ/դ da : like <u>'''d'''</u>ark ;Զ/զ za : like <u>'''z'''</u>oo ;Թ/թ toh : like <u>'''t'''</u>iger, aspirated ;Ժ/ժ zhe : like mea<u>'''s'''</u>ure ;Լ/լ lyun : like <u>'''l'''</u>ight ;Խ/խ kheh : like Scottish lo<u>'''ch'''</u> or German Aa<u>'''ch'''</u>en ;Ծ/ծ tsa : like ca<u>'''ts'''</u> ;Կ/կ ken : like <u>'''k'''</u>eep, unaspirated ;Ձ/ձ dza : like be<u>'''ds'''</u> ;Ղ/ղ ghat : like French guttural "r", alternatively like Ba<u>'''gh'''</u>dad [[File:WinterArmenia4.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Ski lift to Mt. Teghenis]] ;Ճ/ճ tcheh : like <u>'''ch'''</u>urch ;Մ/մ men : like <u>'''m'''</u>ouse ;Ն/ն noo : like <u>'''n'''</u>orth ;Շ/շ sha : like <u>'''sh'''</u>ark ;Չ/չ cha : like <u>'''ch'''</u>icken ;Պ/պ peh : like s<u>'''p'''</u>ort, unaspirated ;Ջ/ջ jeh : like <u>'''j'''</u>ar ;Ռ/ռ ra : rolled "r" as in Spanish ;Ս/ս seh : like <u>'''s'''</u>wim ;Վ/վ vev : like <u>'''v'''</u>ote ;Տ/տ tyoon : like s<u>'''t'''</u>op, unaspirated ;Ր/ր reh : soft "r", like <u>'''r'''</u>est ;Ց/ց tsoh : like <u>'''ts'''</u>unami ;Փ/փ pyoor : like <u>'''p'''</u>ot, aspirated ;Ք/ք qeh : like <u>'''q'''</u>uestion, aspirated ;Ֆ/ֆ feh : like <u>'''f'''</u>ork ===Letter և (yev)=== ;ԵՎ/և yev : like d<u>'''ev'''</u>il, but read <u>'''yev'''</u> when at the beginning of the word == Grammar== Unless you intend to seriously study Armenian, learning Armenian grammar on your trip is not realistic. But it can help to at least understand how the language works. === The Ground Basics === * There is no grammatical gender in Armenian. * Armenian lacks an indefinite article. * There are five grammatical cases: Nominative, Dative, Ablative, Instrumental, and Locative. * Armenian is a highly regular language; there are little to no exceptions and grammatical rules are strictly followed. === Personal Pronouns === :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Pronoun ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Transliteration |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''եu''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Yes |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''դու ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | You (informal, singular) | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Doo |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''նա ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | He/She/It | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Nah |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''մենք ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | We | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Menq |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''դուք ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | You (formal, plural) | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Dooq |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''նրանք''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | They | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Nranq |- |} === Grammatical Cases === Armenian has five cases: Nominative, Dative, Ablative, Instrumental, and Locative. A basic idea of how the cases work is shown below. :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Case ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Nominative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Dative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Ablative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Instrumental ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Locative |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Use | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Subject or Object | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Indirect object or Possession | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | From/Off | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | By/With | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Location |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" height="16;" | Example | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Իմ անունը''' Շուշանիկ է։ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Անուշի եղբայրը''' դպրոց է զնում: | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Ես '''Հայաստանից''' եմ: | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Մատիտով''': | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Ես '''Հայաստանում''' եմ: |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" height="16;" | Translation | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''My name''' is Shushanik. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Anush's brother''' is going to school. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I am from '''Armenia'''. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | With a '''pencil'''. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I am in '''Armenia'''. |} === Verbs === The most complicated portion of Armenian grammar is verbs, and since its too complex of a subject, the most basic tenses are shown below. Armenian verbs have two conjugations: One for positive feelings, one for negative feelings. ==== Verb Tenses ==== ===== Positive ===== :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Tense ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Example ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբում եմ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I absorb, I am absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Imperfect Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբում էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I was absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Aorist | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբեցի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will absorb, I will be absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբել եմ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I have absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Pluperfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբել էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I had absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբելու էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will have absorbed |- |} ===== Negative ===== :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Tense ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Example ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբում | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I do not absorb, I am not absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Imperfect Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբում | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I was not absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Aorist | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չաբսորբեցի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I did not absorb |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will not absorb, I will not be absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբել | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I have not absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Pluperfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբել | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I had not absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will have not absorbed |- |} ==Phrase list== ===Basics=== {{infobox|Common signs| ''The signs are always accompanied by English, but just in case:'' ; OPEN : ԲԱՑ Է. Bats eh ; CLOSED : ՓԱԿ Է. Pak eh ; ENTRANCE : ՄՈՒՏՔ. Mutq ; EXIT : ԵԼՔ. Yelq ; PUSH : ԴԵՊԻ ԴՈՒՐՍ. Depi durs ; PULL : ԴԵՊԻ ՆԵՐՍ. Depi ners ; TOILET : ԶՈՒԳԱՐԱՆ. zugaran <!--"Muz" and "zhena", I presume? Are the Russian versions from USSR still standard down there?--> ; MEN : М (muz) ; WOMEN : Ж (zhena) ; FORBIDDEN : ԱՐԳԵԼՎԱԾ Է. Argelevats eh }} ; Hello. : Բարև ձեզ (''bah-REV DZEZ'') ; Hello. (''informal'') : Բարև (''bah-REV'') ; How are you? : Ինչպե՞ս եք (''inch-PES EHQ?'') ; Fine, thank you. : Լավ եմ, շնորհակալություն (''LAV EM, shno-ra-ka-loo-TYOON'') ; What is your name? : Ինչպե՞ս է ձեր անունը (''inch-PES EH DZER ah-NOO-neh'') ; My name is Vahagn Petrosyan (for example). : Իմ անունը Վահագն Պետրոսյան է (''IM ah-NOO-neh Vahagn Petrosyan EH'') ; Nice to meet you. : Շատ հաճելի է (''SHAT ha-che-LIH EH'') ; Please. : Խնդրեմ (''khen-TREM'') ; Thank you. : Շնորհակալություն (''shno-ra-ka-loo-TYOON'')<br>"Merci" a la French is used more often. ; You're welcome. : Չարժե (''char-JEE'') ; Yes. : Հա (''informal'')/Այո (''polite'') (''huh/a-YO'') ; No. : Չէ (''informal'')/Ոչ (''polite'') (''cheh/voch'') ; Excuse me. (''getting attention'') : Կներե՛ք (''ke-neh-REHQ'') ; I'm sorry. (''begging pardon'') : Ներողություն (''neh-ro-ghoo-TYOON'') ; Goodbye : Ցտեսություն (''tse-teh-soo-TYOON'') ; I don't know Armenian. : Ես հայերեն չգիտեմ (''YES ha-yeh-REN che-gih-TEM'') ; Do you know English? : Դուք անգլերեն գիտե՞ք (''DOOQ an-gle-REN ghee-TEQ?'') ; Is there someone here who speaks English? : Այստեղ ինչ-որ մեկն անգլերեն գիտի՞ (''ay-STEGH inch-vor meKEH an-gle-REN ghee-TI?'') ; Help! : Օգնությու՛ն (''oq-noo-TYOON!'') ; Look out! / Careful! : Զգու՛յշ (''ZGOOYSH!'') [[File:Smiley face sign.jpg|thumbnail|300px|"Have a nice day!" :)]] ; Good morning. : Բարի լույս (''bah-REE LOOYS'') ; Good evening. : Բարի երեկո (''bah-REE yeh-reh-KO'') ; Good night : Բարի գիշեր (''bah-REE ghee-SHERE'') ; I don't understand. : Ես չեմ հասկանում (''YES CHEM has-kah-NOOM'') ; Where is the toilet? : Որտե՞ղ է զուգարանը (''vor-TEGH EH zoo-qah-RAHNE?'') ===Problems=== ; Leave me alone. : Ինձ հանգի՛ստ թողեք (''INDZ han-GHEEST toh-GHEQ!'') ; Don't touch me! : Ինձ մի՛ կպեք (''INDZ MEE ke-PECK!'') ; I'll call the police. : Ես միլի՛ցիա կկանչեմ (''YES mee-LIH-tzi-ah ke-kahn-CHEM'') ; Police! : Ոստիկանությու՛ն (''vos-tih-kah-noo-TYOON!'') ; Stop! Thief! : Բռնե՛ք գողին (''bihr-NEQ go-GHEEN!'') ; I need your help. : Ես ձեր օգնության կարիքն ունեմ (''YES DZEHR og-noo-TYAHN kah-RIQN oo-NEM'') ; It's an emergency. : Արտակարգ իրավիճակ է (''ar-tah-KARQ ee-rah-vih-CHAK EH'') ; I'm lost. : Ես մոլորվել եմ (''YES mo-lor-VEL EM'') ; I lost my bag. : Ես կորցրել եմ պայուսակս (''YES korts-REL EM pah-yoo-SAKS'') ; I lost my wallet. : Ես կորցրել եմ դրամապանակս (''YES korts-REL EM drah-mah-pah-NAKS'') ; I'm sick. : Ես հիվանդ եմ (''YES hee-VAND EM'') ; I've been injured. : Ես վիրավորված եմ (''YES vee-rah-vor-VATS EM'') ; I need a doctor. : Ինձ բժիշկ է հարկավոր (''INDZ be-ZHISHK EH har-kah-VOR'') ; Can I use your phone? : Կարո՞ղ եմ օգտվել ձեր հեռախոսից (''kah-ROGH EHM oq-TVEHL DZER heh-rah-KHO-sitz?'') ===Numbers=== [[File:Ejmiadzin Cathedral2.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The [[world heritage]] listed cathedral in [[Echmiadzin]], from 301AD]] ; 0 : զրո (''zro'') ; 1 : մեկ (''mehk'') ; 2 : երկու (''yer-KOU'') ; 3 : երեք (''yeh-REQ'') ; 4 : չորս (''chorse'') ; 5 : հինգ (''hyng'') ; 6 : վեց (''vehts'') ; 7 : յոթ (''yote'') ; 8 : ութ (''oote'') ; 9 : ինը (''eene'') ; 10 : տաս (''tahs'') ; 11 : տասնմեկ (''tahs-ne-MEHK'') ; 12 : տասներկու (''tahs-ne-yer-KOU'') ; 13 : տասներեք (''tahs-ne-yeh-REQ'') ; 14 : տասնչորս (''tahs-ne-CHORSE'') [[File:Armenian martial dance Yarkhushta.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Traditional Armenian martial dance]] ; 15 : տասնհինգ (''tahs-ne-HYNG'') ; 16 : տասնվեց (''tahs-ne-VEHTS'') ; 17 : տասնյոթ (''tahs-ne-YOTE'') ; 18 : տասնութ (''tahs-ne-OOTE'') ; 19 : տասնինը (''tahs-ne-EENE'') ; 20 : քսան (''QSAHN'') ; 21 : քսանմեկ (''qsahn-MEHK'') ; 22 : քսաներկու (''qsahn-yer-KOU'') ; 23 : քսաներեք (''qsahn-yeh-REQ'') ; 30 : երեսուն (''yeh-reh-SOON'') ; 40 : քառասուն (''qah-rah-SOON'') ; 50 : հիսուն (''hee-SOON'') ; 60 : վաթսուն (''vaht-SOON'') ; 70 : յոթանասուն(''yoh-tah-nah-SOON'') ; 80 : ութսուն (''oote-SOON'') ; 90 : իննսուն (''een-ne-SOON'') [[File:429 Djermouk canyon à l'entrée de la ville vu du pont.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Fall foliage at a canyon near Djermuk]] ; 100 : հարյուր (''hahr-YOOR'') ; 200 : երկու հարյուր (''yer-KOU hahr-YOOR'') ; 300 : երեք հարյուր (''yeh-REQ hahr-YOOR'') ; 500 : հինգ հարյուր (''heeng hahr-YOOR'') ; 1000 : հազար (''hah-ZAHR'') ; 2000 : երկու հազար (''yer-KOU hah-ZAHR'') ; 1,000,000 : միլիոն (''mil-lih-YONE'') ; 1,000,000,000 : միլիարդ (''mil-lih-YARD'') ; 1,000,000,000,000 : տրիլիոն (''tree-lih-YONE'') ; Number _____ (''train, bus, etc.'') : Համար _____ (''huh-MAHR'') ; half : կես (''kehs'') ; less : պակաս (''pah-KAHS'') ; more : ավել (''ah-VELE'') ===Time=== ; now : հիմա (''hee-MAH'') ; later : ավելի ուշ (''ah-VELY OUSH'') ; before : ավելի շուտ (''ah-VELY SHOOT'') ; morning : առավոտ (''ah-rah-VOTE'') ; afternoon : ցերեկ (''tseh-RECK'') ; evening : երեկո (''yeh-reh-KOH'') ; night : գիշեր (''ghee-SHERE'') ====Clock time==== [[File:Gyumru erkatuxi 02.jpg|300px|thumbnail|13:28 at Gyumru railway station]] ; one o'clock AM : գիշերվա ժամը մեկը (''ghee-shere-VAH ZHAH-meh MEH-ke'') ; two o'clock AM : գիշերվա ժամը երկուսը (''ghee-shere-VAH ZHAH-meh yehr-KOU-se'') ; ten o'clock AM : առավոտյան ժամը տասը (''ah-rah-vote-YAHN ZHAH-meh TAH-se'') ; noon : կեսօր (''kess-ORE'') ; one o'clock PM : ցերեկվա ժամը մեկը (''tzeh-reck-VAH ZHAH-meh MEH-ke'') ; two o'clock PM : ցերեկվա ժամը երկուսը (''tzeh-reck-VAH ZHAH-meh yehr-KOU-se'') ; ten o'clock PM : երեկոյան ժամը տասը (''yeh-reh-ko-IAN ZHAH-meh TAH-se'') ; midnight : կեսգիշեր (''kehs-ghee-SHERE'') ====Duration==== ; _____ second(s) : _____ վայրկյան (''vair-kian'') ; _____ minute(s) : _____ րոպե (''ro-PEH'') ; _____ hour(s) : _____ ժամ (''zhum'') ; _____ day(s) : _____ օր (''ore'') ; _____ week(s) : _____ շաբաթ (''sha-PATT'') ; _____ month(s) : _____ ամիս (''uh-MEES'') ; _____ year(s) : _____ տարի (''tah-REE'') ====Days==== ; today : այսօր (''ice-ORE'') ; yesterday : երեկ (''yeh-RECK'') ; tomorrow : վաղը (''vah-GHE'') ; this week : այս շաբաթ (''ice sha-PATT'') ; last week : անցած շաբաթ (''un-TZATZ sha-PATT'') ; next week : մյուս շաբաթ (''myoose sha-PATT'') ; Monday : երկուշաբթի (''yehr-kou-SHUPTY'') ; Tuesday : երեքշանթի (''yeh-reck-SHUPTY'') ; Wednesday : չորեքշաբթի (''choh-reck-SHUPTY'') ; Thursday : հինգշաբթի (''heeng-SHUPTY'') ; Friday : ուրբաթ (''oor-PAHT'') ; Saturday : շաբաթ (''sha-PATT'') ; Sunday : կիրակի (''kih-rah-KEE'') The weeks start with Mondays. ====Months==== [[File:Mashtots avenue, Yerevan.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Mashtots Avenue in Yerevan downtown in February]] ; January : հունվար (''hoon-VAHR'') ; February : փետրվար (''peh-ter-VAHR'') ; March : մարտ (''mart'') ; April : ապրիլ (''uh-PREEL'') ; May : մայիս (''muh-YEES'') ; June : հունիս (''hoo-NEES'') ; July : հուլիս (''hoo-LEES'') ; August : օգոստոս (''oh-gos-TOSE'') ; September : սեպտեմբեր (''sep-tem-BERE'') ; October : հոկտեմբեր (''hock-tem-BERE'') ; November : նոյեմբեր (''no-yem-BERE'') ; December : դեկտեմբեր (''deck-tem-BERE'') ====Writing dates==== Dates are written in dd.mm.yy format. ===Colors=== [[File:Edgar Allan Poe Graffiti Yerevan.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Colorful Edgar Allan Poe graffiti. And the beauty salon is this way.]] ; black : սև (''SEV'') ; white : սպիտակ (''spee-TAK'') ; gray : մոխրագույն (''mokh-rah-GOOYN'') ; red : կարմիր (''kar-MEER'') ; blue : կապույտ (''kah-POOYT'') ; blue : երկնագույն (''yer-knah-GOOYN'') (light-blue or cyan) ; yellow : դեղին (''deh-GHEEN'') ; green : կանաչ (''kah-NACH'') ; orange : նարնջագույն (''nah-ryn-jah-GOOYN'') ; purple : մանուշակագույն (''mah-noo-shah-kah-GOOYN'') ; pink : վարդագույն (''var-dah-GOOYN'') ; brown : շագանակագույն (''shah-gah-nah-kah-GOOYN'') ===Transportation=== [[File:Train of Yerevan Metro 2.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Metro train in Yerevan]] ====Bus and train==== ; How much is a ticket to _____? : Ի՞նչ արժե տոմսը դեպի _____ ։ (''inch are-ZHEH tom-SE deh-PEE _____?'') ; One ticket to _____, please. : Մեկ _____-ի տոմս, խնդրում եմ։ (''meck _____-ee tomse, khend-ROOM ehm'') ; Where does this train/bus go? : Ու՞ր է գնում այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''oore eh gnoome ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; Where is the train/bus to _____? : Որտե՞ղ է _____-ի գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''vore-TEGH eh _____-ee GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը կանգնու՞մ է _____։ (''ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se kung-NOOM eh _____?'') ; When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Ե՞րբ է շարժվում _____-ի գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''yerb eh sharzh-VOOM _____-ee GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Ե՞րբ է այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը հասնում _____։ (''yerb eh ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se hus-NOOM ____?'') ====Directions==== ; How do I get to _____ ? : Ինչպե՞ս կարող եմ հասնել _____։ (''inch-PESE kah-ROGH ehm hus-NELE'') ; ...the train station? : ...գնացքի կայարան։ (''gnuts-QEEH kah-yah-RUHN?'') ; ...the bus station? : ...ավտոկայան։ (''uf-toh-kuh-YUHN?'') ; ...the airport? : ...օդակայան։ (''o-tuck-eye-UHN?'') ; ...downtown? : ...կենտրոն։ (''ken-TRONE?'') ; ...the _____ hotel? : ..._____ հյուրանոցը։ (''hyoo-rah-NO-tze?'') ; ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British embassy? : ...ամերիկյան/կանադական/ավստրալական/բրիտանական դեսպանատուն։ (''americIAN/canadaKUHN/britanaKUHN des-pah-nah-TOONE?'') ; Where are there a lot of... : Որտե՞ղ կան շատ... (''vore-TEGH kuhn shut...'') ; ...hotels? : ...հյուրանոցներ։ (''hyoo-ruh-notz-NERE'') ; ...restaurants? : ...ռեստորաններ։ (''res-toh-run-NERE'') ; ...bars? : ...բարեր։ (''bah-RERE'') ; ...sites to see? : ...տեսարժան վայրեր։ (''tess-are-ZHUHN wire-ERE'') ; Can you show me on the map? : Կարո՞ղ եք ցույց տալ քարտեզի վրա։ (''kuh-ROGH ehq tsooyts tuhl car-teh-ZEE vrah?'') ; street : փողոց (''po-GHOTSE'') [[File:Road to Noravank01.jpg|300px|thumbnail|For Yerevan turn left, for Echegnadzor turn right]] ; Turn left. : Թեքվեք ձախ։ (''teck-VECK dzakh'') ; Turn right. : Թեքվեք աջ։ ('' teck-VECK uch'') ; left : ձախ (''dzakh'') ; right : աջ (''uch'') ; straight ahead : ուղիղ (''ou-GHEEGH'') ; towards the _____ : դեպի _____ (''deh-PEE'') ; past the _____ : _____ անցած (''un-TZUTZ'') ; before the _____ : _____ չհասած (''che-huh-SUTZ'') ; Watch for the _____. : Փնտրեք _____։ (''pen-TREHQ'') ; intersection : խաչմերուկ (''khach-meh-ROOKE'') ; north : հյուսիս (''hyoo-SIS'') ; south : հարավ (''hah-RUFF'') ; east : արևելք (''ah-rev-ELKE'') ; west : արևմուտք (''ah-rev-MOOTKE'') ; uphill : վերև (''veh-REVE'') ; downhill : ներքև (''ner-KEVE'') ====Taxi==== ; Taxi! : Տաքսի՛։ (''taxi'') ; Take me to _____, please. : Տարեք ինձ _____, խնդրում եմ։ (''tuh-RECK indz _____, khend-ROOM ehm'') ; How much does it cost to get to _____? : Քանիսո՞վ կտանեք _____։ (''kuh-nee-SOVE ke-tuh-NECK _____?'') ; Take me there, please. : Տարեք ինձ այնտեղ, խնդրում եմ։ (''tuh-RECK indz ine-TEGH, khend-ROOM ehm'') ===Lodging=== [[File:Yerevan street signs.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Street signs in Yerevan, including two for a hotel]] ; Do you have any rooms available? : Ազատ սենյակներ ունե՞ք։ (''uh-ZUT sen-yuck-NERE ou-NECK?'') ; How much is a room for one person/two people? : Որքա՞ն արժե մեկ/երկու հոգանոց սենյակը։ (''vore-CUNN are-ZHEH meck/yer-KOU ho-qa-NOTZE sen-YUCK-e?'') ; Does the room come with... : Այս սենյակում կա՞... (''ice sen-yuck-OUM ka'') ; ...bedsheets? : ...սավաններ։ (''sa-VAN-nere?'') ; ...a bathroom? : ...լոգարան։ (''lo-ga-RUN?'') ; ...a telephone? : ...հեռախոս։ (''heh-ruh-KHOSE?'') ; ...a TV? : ...հեռուստացույց։ (''heh-roo-sta-TSOOYTS'') ; May I see the room first? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նախօրոք նայել սենյակը։ (''kah-ROGH ehm nah-kho-ROCK nah-YELE sen-YUCK-e'') ; Do you have anything...? : Իսկ ունե՞ք ինչ-որ բան ավելի... (''isk ou-NECK inch-VORE bun ah-veh-LY...'') ; ...quieter? : ...հանգիստ։ (''hun-GEEST'') ; ...bigger? : ...մեծ։ (''mets'') ; ...cleaner? : ...մաքուր։ (''mah-KOORE'') ; ...cheaper? : ...էժան։ (''eh-ZHUN'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Լավ, ես այն վերցնում եմ։ (''luv, yes ine verts-NOOM ehm'') ; I will stay for _____ night(s). : Ես կմնամ _____ գիշեր։ (''yes ke-me-NUHM _____ gee-SHERE'') ; Can you suggest another hotel? : Կարո՞ղ եք ուրիշ հյուրանոց առաջարկել։ (''kuh-ROGH ehq ou-REESH hyoo-ruh-NOTS ah-ruh-chur-KELE?'') ; Do you have a safe? : Դուք ունե՞ք սեյֆ։ (''dooq ou-NECK safe?'') ; ...lockers? : ...փակովի պահարան։ (''pah-ko-VEE pa-huh-RUN?'') ; Is breakfast/supper included? : Նախաճաշը/ընթրիքը ներառվա՞ծ է։ (''nah-khah-CHA-sheh/en-TRICK-e neh-rar-VUTZ eh?'') ; What time is breakfast/supper? : Ե՞րբ է նախաճաշը/ընթրիքը։ (''yerp eh nah-khah-CHA-sheh/en-TRICK-e?'') ; Please clean my room. : Խնդրում եմ, մաքրեք իմ սենյակը։ (''khend-ROOM ehm, muck-RECK eem sen-YUCK-e'') ; Can you wake me at _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ արթնացնել _____-ին: (''kuh-ROGH ehq eendz art-nuts-NELE _____-een?'') ; I want to check out. : Ես ուզում եմ դուրս գրվել։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm dourse ger-VEHL'') ===Money=== <!--These five were transcribed using an online tool (http://transliterations.info), added stress+other formatting. Should be fairly close, but the editor cannot guarantee it.--> ;Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/կանադական դոլլարներ (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH americYAN/avstralaKAN/canadaKAN dol-lar-NER'') ;Do you accept British pounds? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք անգլիական ֆունտեր (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH ang-lee-aKAN foon-TER'') ;Do you accept credit cards? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք կրեդիտային քարտեր (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH kre-dit-AYIN qar-TER'') ;Can you change money for me? : Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ համար փող փոխանակել (''Kah-ROGH EH IND ha-MAR POGH pox-an-a-KEHL'') ;Where can I get money changed? : Որտե՞ղ կարող եմ փոխանակել իմ փողը (''Or-TEGH kah-ROGH EM pox-a-na-KEHL IM po-GHY'') ===Eating=== [[File:Armenia - Cafe Society, Yerevan (5034085783).jpg|300px|thumbnail|Café in Yerevan]] ; A table for one person/two people, please. : Սեղան մեկ/երկու հոգու համար, խնդրում եմ (''seh-GHUN meck/yer-KOU ho-KOO ha-MAHR, khent-ROOM ehm'') ; Can I look at the menu, please? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նայել մենյուն, խնդրում եմ։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm nah-YELE meh-NEWN?'') ; Can I look in the kitchen? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նայել խոհանոցը։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm neye-ELE kho-huh-NOTES-e'') ; Is there a house specialty? : Դուք ունե՞ք ֆիրմային ուտեստ։ (''dooq ou-NECK firm-eye-IN ou-TEST?'') ; Is there a local specialty? : Տեղական խոհանոցից ի՞նչ ունեք։ (''teh-gha-KUHN kho-huh-NOTES-its inch ou-NECK?'') ; I'm a vegetarian. : Ես միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I don't eat pork. : Ես խոզի միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes kho-ZEE miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I don't eat beef. : Ես տավարի միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes tah-vah-REE miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I only eat kosher food. : Ես ուտում եմ միայն կոշեր ուտելիք։ (''yes ou-TOOM ehm mee-INE ko-SHER ou-teh-LEAK'') ; Can you make it "lite", please? (''less oil/butter/lard'') : Կարո՞ղ եք այն պակաս յուղային սարքել։ (''kuh-ROGH eck ine pah-KUS you-gha-YEEN sahr-KELE?'') ; a la carte : ընտրությամբ (''en-true-TYAMBE'') ; breakfast : նախաճաշ (''nuh-khuh-CHASH'') ; lunch : լանչ (''lunch'') ; supper : ընթրիք (''en-TRICK'') [[File:Khorovats in Sevan.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Khorovats, Armenian barbecue]] ; I want _____. : Ես ուզում եմ _____։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm _____'') ; I want a dish containing _____. : Ուզում եմ ուտեստ, պարունակող _____։ (''ou-ZOOM ehm ou-TEST, puh-roo-nah-KOGH _____'') ; chicken : հավի միս (''huVEE miss'') ; beef : տավարի միս (''tuh-vah-REE miss'') ; fish : ձուկ (''dzouke'') ; ham : խոզի միս (''kho-ZEE miss'') ; sausage : երշիկ (''yere-SHICK'') ; cheese : պանիր (''pah-NEERE'') ; eggs : ձու (''dzou'') ; salad : սալաթ (''saLAT'') ; (fresh) vegetables : (թարմ) բանջարեղեն (''(turm) bun-jar-eh-GHENE'') ; (fresh) fruit : (թարմ) միրգ (''(tarm) mirg'') ; bread : հաց (''hatz'') ; toast : տոստ (''toast'') ; noodles : մակարոնեղեն (''ma-ca-ro-ne-GHEN'') ; rice : բրինձ (''breendz'') ; beans : լոբի (''loBY'') ; May I have a glass/cup of _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք բերել ինձ մի բաժակ _____։ (''kuh-ROGH eck beh-RELE eendz mee bah-ZHUCK ______?'') ; May I have a bottle of _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք բերել ինձ մի շիշ _____։ (''kuh-ROGH eck beh-RELE eendz mee SHISH _____?'') [[File:Old Yerevan.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Would you like some traditional music with your dinner?]] ; coffee : սուրճ (''soorch'') ; tea : թեյ (''tey'') ; juice : հյութ (''hyoot'') ; (bubbly) water : հանքային ջուր (''hun-kuh-YEEN joure'') ; water : ջուր (''joure'') ; beer : գարեջուր (''guh-reh-JOURE'') ; red/white wine : կարմիր/սպիտակ գինի (''kar-MEERE/spee-TUCK gee-NEE'') ; May I have some _____? : Կբերե՞ք ինձ մի փոքր _____։ (''ke-beh-RECK indz mee poker _____?'') ; salt : աղ (''ugh'') ; black pepper : սև բիբար (''sev bee-BAR'') ; butter : կարագ (''kuh-RUCK'') ; Excuse me, waiter? (''getting attention of server''): Ներեցեք, մատուցող։ (''neh-re-TSECK, ma-too-TSOGH?'') ; I'm finished. : Ես ավարտեցի։ (''yes uh-vur-teh-TSEE'') ; It was delicious. : Շատ համեղ եր։ (''shut hum-EGH ehr'') ; Please clear the plates. : Կարող եք հավաքել սեղանը։ (''kuh-ROGH eck huh-vuck-ELE seh-GHA-ne'') ; The check, please. : Հաշիվը, խնդրում եմ։ (''huh-SHE-ve, khend-ROOM ehm'') ===Bars=== [[File:Brandy Ararat.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Ararat brandy is likely Armenia's most famous liquor]] ; Do you serve alcohol? : Ալկոհոլ վաճառու՞մ եք (''alcohole vuh-chuh-ROOM eck?'') ; Is there table service? : Այստեղ մատուցողներ կա՞ն (''ice-TEGH muh-too-tsogh-NERE kuhn?'') ; A beer/two beers, please. : Մեկ/երկու հատ գարեջուր, խնդրում եմ (''meck/yer-KOU hut guh-re-JOURE, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; A glass of red/white wine, please. : Մեկ բաժակ կարմիր/սպիտակ գինի, խնդրում եմ (''meck buh-ZHUCK kuhr-MEER/spee-TUCK gee-NEE, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; A bottle, please. : Մեկ շիշ, խնդրում եմ (''meck shish, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; whiskey : վիսկի (''whiskey'') ; vodka : օղի (''o-GHEE'') ; rum : ռոմ (''rome'') ; water : ջուր (''joure'') ; club soda : գազավորված ջուր (''gazavor-VUHTS joure'') ; tonic water : տոնիկ (''tonic'') ; orange juice : նարնջի հյութ (''nuh-ren-JEE hyoute'') ; Coke (''soda'') : կոլա (''cola'') ; Do you have any bar snacks? : Զակուսկի ունե՞ք (''zuh-koos-KEE ou-NECK?'') ; One more, please. : Մեկ հատ էլ, խնդրում եմ (''meck hut el, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; Another round, please. : Կրկնեք, խնդրում եմ (''kirk-NECK, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; When is closing time? : Ե՞րբ եք փակվում (''yerpe eck puck-VOOM?'') ; Cheers! : Ձեր կենացը (''dzere keh-NUTS-e!'') ===Shopping=== [[File:Կապուտոտնուկ ճանապարհին.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Roadside mushroom vendors]] ; Do you have this in my size? : Ունե՞ք սրանից իմ չափսի։ (''ou-NECK sruh-NITS eem chup-SEE?'') ; How much is this? : Սա ի՞նչ արժե։ (''suh inch are-ZHEH?'') ; That's too expensive. : Շատ թանկ է։ (''shut tunk eh'') ; Would you take _____? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք _____։ (''dooq en-too-NOOM eck _____?'') ; expensive : թանկ (''tunk'') ; cheap : էժան (''eh-ZHUN'') ; I can't afford it. : Ես ինձ այն չեմ կարող թույլ տալ։ (''yes indz ine chem kuh-ROGH tooyle tuhl'') ; I don't want it. : Ես այն չեմ ուզում։ (''yes ine chem ou-ZOOM'') ; You're cheating me. : Դուք ինձ խաբում եք։ (''dooq indz khuh-POOM eck'') ; I'm not interested. : Պետք չէ: (''petck cheh'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Լավ, վերցնում եմ այն։ (''luv, ver-TSNOOM ehm ine'') ; Can I have a bag? : Տոպրակ կտա՞ք։ (''top-RUCK ke-TUCK?'') ; Do you ship (overseas)? : Առաքում ունե՞ք (արտասահման) (''uh-ruck-OUM ou-NECK (are-tuh-suh-MUN)?'') [[File:Orange shop in Berd city.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Phone shop and pharmacy]] ; I need... : Ինձ պետք է... (''eendz petck eh...'') ; ...toothpaste. : ...ատամի պաստա։ (''uh-TUMMY pasta'') ; ...a toothbrush. : ...ատամի խոզանակ։ (''uh-TUMMY kho-zuh-NUCK'') ; ...tampons. : ...տամպոններ։ (''tum-pone-NERE'') ; ...soap. : ...օճառ։ (''o-CHUR'') ; ...shampoo. : ...շամպուն։ (''sham-POON'') ; ...pain reliever. (''e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen'') : ...ցավազրկող։ (''tsuh-vuh-zer-KOGH'') ; ...cold medicine. : ...մրսածության դեղ։ (''mer-suh-tsoo-TSYUHN degh'') ; ...stomach medicine. : ...ստամոքսի դեղ։ (''stuh-moe-XEE degh'') ; ...a razor. : ...բրիտվա։ (''brit-VUH'') ; ...an umbrella. : ...անձրևանոց։ (''un-dzreh-vuh-NOTS'') ; ...sunblock lotion. : ...զագառի քսուք։ (''zuh-guh-REE qsoock'') ; ...a postcard. : ...բացիկ։ (''buh-TSICK'') ; ...postage stamps. : ...նամականիշեր։ (''nuh-muh-kuh-nee-SHERE'') ; ...batteries. : ...էլեմենտներ։ (''element-NERE'') ; ...writing paper. : ...թուղթ։ (''tookht'') ; ...a pen. : ...գրիչ։ (''greech'') ; ...English-language books. : ...անգլերեն գրքեր։ (''un-gle-RENE ger-KERE'') ; ...English-language magazines. : ...անգլերեն ժուռնալներ։ (''un-gle-RENE zhour-nul-NERE'') ; ...an English-language newspaper. : ... անգլերեն թերթեր։ (''un-gle-RENE ter-TERE'') ; ...an English-Armenian dictionary. : ...անգլերեն-հայերեն բառարան։ (''un-gle-RENE high-eh-RENE buh-ruh-RUN'') ; ...an Armenian-English dictionary. : ...հայերեն-անգլերեն բառարան։ (''high-eh-RENE un-gle-RENE buh-ruh-RUN'') ===Driving=== [[File:505 Station-service arménienne actuelle (jerricans d'essence) près d'Eghegnadzor.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Simpler variant of gas station on the Armenian countryside]] ; I want to rent a car. : Ես ուզում եմ մեքենա վարձել։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm meh-keh-NUH vuhr-TSELE'') ; Can I get insurance? : Կարո՞ղ եմ ապահովագրել։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm uh-puh-hove-uh-GRELE?'') ; stop (''on a street sign'') : STOP ; one way : միակողմանի երթևեկություն (''mia-kogh-muh-NEE yer-teh-veh-kou-TYOON'') ; yield : զիջել ճանապարհը (''zee-CHELE chuh-nuh-PUR-he'') ; no parking : կանգառն արգելվում է (''kuhn-GUHRN are-kel-VOOM eh'') ; speed limit : արագության սահմանափակում (''uh-rug-oot-YUHN suh-muh-nuh-puh-KOOM'') ; gas (''petrol'') station : բենզալցակայան (''ben-zuh-le-tsuh-kuh-YUHN'') ; petrol : բենզին (''ben-ZENE'') ; diesel : դիզել (''diesel'') ===Authority=== [[File:Police of Armenia-1.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Armenian police officers]] ; I haven't done anything wrong. : Ես ոչինչ չեմ արել։ (''yes vo-CHINCH chem a-REHL'') ; It was a misunderstanding. : Տեղի է ունեցել թյուրիմածություն։ (''teh-GHEE eh ou-neh-TSELE tyou-ree-muh-tsoo-TYOON'') ; Where are you taking me? : Ու՞ր եք ինձ տանում։ (''oor eck eendz tah-NOOM?'') ; Am I under arrest? : Ես ձերբակալվա՞ծ եմ։ (''yes dzer-buh-cuhl-VUHTS ehm?'') ; I am an American/&#8203;<!--allow break-->Australian/&#8203;British/&#8203;Canadian citizen. : Ես ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/&#8203;բրիտանական/կանադական քաղաքացի եմ։ (''yes americYAN/avstralaKAN/&#8203;britanaKAN/canadaKAN ka-gha-ka-TSEE ehm'') ; I want to talk to the American/Australian/&#8203;<!--allow break-->British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : Ես ուզում եմ խոսել ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/&#8203;բրիտանական/կանադական դեսպանատան հետ։ (''yes oo-ZOOM ehm kho-SEL americYAN/avstralaKAN/&#8203;britanaKAN/canadaKAN des-pan-a-TAN het'') ; I want to talk to a lawyer. : Ես ուզում եմ խոսել իրավապաշտպանի հետ։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm kho-SELE ee-ruh-vuh-puhsht-PUH-nee het'') ; Can I just pay a fine now? : Չե՞մ կարող փոխարենը տուգանքը տեղում վճարել։ (''chem kuh-ROGH poh-khuh-REH-ne tou-GUN-ke teh-GHOUM ve-chuh-RELE?'')<br>NB. This is a working and efficient method in this country. ; Can I have a receipt? (if you pay a fine on the spot, insist on one, or you're giving a bribe): Ստացական կտա՞ք։ (''stats-a-kan kuh-TAK?'') {{guidephrasebook}} {{phrasebookguide}} ra11rgwbeawwys4gceczhx094u735ws 4492166 4492102 2022-07-29T07:43:38Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/102.217.59.64|102.217.59.64]] ([[User talk:102.217.59.64|talk]]) to last version by [[User:Roovinn|Roovinn]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Armenian WV Banner.jpg|caption=T'oros Roslin's "Canon Table Page"|ftt=yes}} [[File:Mount Ararat and the Yerevan skyline.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Mt. Ararat and Yerevan]] '''Armenian''' (հայերէն/հայերեն, ''hayeren'') forms its own isolated branch within the Indo-European language family, and is not closely related to any other language. It is spoken by the Armenian people in [[Armenia]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], [[Turkey]], [[Iran]], [[Lebanon]], [[Syria]] and also by the Armenian diaspora all over the world. The estimated number of speakers is 7 million. It is divided into two main dialects: Western and Eastern. Eastern Armenian and its minor dialects are used by the Armenians living in Armenia. Western dialect is spoken by the members of Armenian diaspora whose ancestors fled Western Armenia (now in [[Turkey]]'s [[Eastern Anatolia]] region) as a result of the [[Armenian Genocide]]. This phrasebook deals with the Eastern dialect, which is the official language of Armenia. One important thing: in Armenian there are two ways of addressing people, informal and formal, like in German, French or Russian. For formal address the plural form of second person (pronoun դուք (douq)) should be used, while the informal is pronoun դու (doo). Very few people in Armenia speak English, but almost everyone speaks [[Russian]] as a second language. People have no problems speaking that language (with a slightly guttural accent), but learning a couple of expressions in Armenian will still not only turn useful in practice but also warm the hearts of already hospitable Armenians. ==Pronunciation guide== [[File:Armenian alphabet 001.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Aparan Alphabet park]] Armenian language has its own unique alphabet of 39 letters (not rather similar to Hebrew characters) invented by Mesrop Mashtots in 405&nbsp;AD. The appearance of it seems quite complex compared to Latin, but unlike English and many other languages, the spelling of Armenian is quite phonetic, so once you know the pronunciation of each letter, reading should not be a problem. On the other hand the reproduction of some sounds may be a bit difficult for foreigners, since Armenian has several unique consonants. Words are stressed on the last syllable. Here are the uppercase and lowercase versions of each letter, followed by its name in English and a pronunciation hint. ===Vowels=== ;Ա/ա ayb : like f<u>'''a'''</u>ther ;Ե/ե yech : like p<u>'''e'''</u>t, but like <u>'''ye'''</u>t when at the beginning of the word ;Է/է eh : like p<u>'''e'''</u>t ;Ը/ը ət : like <u>'''a'''</u>bout (schwa) ;Ի/ի eeni : like p<u>'''i'''</u>t ;Ո/ո vo : like d<u>'''o'''</u>g, but like <u>'''vo'''</u>ice when at the beginning of the word ;Ու/ու oo: like s<u>'''oo'''</u>n ===Semi-Vowels=== ;Յ/յ hee : like <u>'''y'''</u>es ;Հ/հ hoh : like <u>'''h'''</u>orse ===Consonants=== [[File:Yerevan-carpets-vernissage-raffi kojian.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Carpets and Ladas in Yerevan]] ;Բ/բ ben : like <u>'''b'''</u>ig ;Գ/գ gim : like <u>'''g'''</u>oat ;Դ/դ da : like <u>'''d'''</u>ark ;Զ/զ za : like <u>'''z'''</u>oo ;Թ/թ toh : like <u>'''t'''</u>iger, aspirated ;Ժ/ժ zhe : like mea<u>'''s'''</u>ure ;Լ/լ lyun : like <u>'''l'''</u>ight ;Խ/խ kheh : like Scottish lo<u>'''ch'''</u> or German Aa<u>'''ch'''</u>en ;Ծ/ծ tsa : like ca<u>'''ts'''</u> ;Կ/կ ken : like <u>'''k'''</u>eep, unaspirated ;Ձ/ձ dza : like be<u>'''ds'''</u> ;Ղ/ղ ghat : like French guttural "r", alternatively like Ba<u>'''gh'''</u>dad [[File:WinterArmenia4.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Ski lift to Mt. Teghenis]] ;Ճ/ճ tcheh : like <u>'''ch'''</u>urch ;Մ/մ men : like <u>'''m'''</u>ouse ;Ն/ն noo : like <u>'''n'''</u>orth ;Շ/շ sha : like <u>'''sh'''</u>ark ;Չ/չ cha : like <u>'''ch'''</u>icken ;Պ/պ peh : like s<u>'''p'''</u>ort, unaspirated ;Ջ/ջ jeh : like <u>'''j'''</u>ar ;Ռ/ռ ra : rolled "r" as in Spanish ;Ս/ս seh : like <u>'''s'''</u>wim ;Վ/վ vev : like <u>'''v'''</u>ote ;Տ/տ tyoon : like s<u>'''t'''</u>op, unaspirated ;Ր/ր reh : soft "r", like <u>'''r'''</u>est ;Ց/ց tsoh : like <u>'''ts'''</u>unami ;Փ/փ pyoor : like <u>'''p'''</u>ot, aspirated ;Ք/ք qeh : like <u>'''q'''</u>uestion, aspirated ;Ֆ/ֆ feh : like <u>'''f'''</u>ork ===Letter և (yev)=== ;ԵՎ/և yev : like d<u>'''ev'''</u>il, but read <u>'''yev'''</u> when at the beginning of the word == Grammar== Unless you intend to seriously study Armenian, learning Armenian grammar on your trip is not realistic. But it can help to at least understand how the language works. === The Ground Basics === * There is no grammatical gender in Armenian. * Armenian lacks an indefinite article. * There are five grammatical cases: Nominative, Dative, Ablative, Instrumental, and Locative. * Armenian is a highly regular language; there are little to no exceptions and grammatical rules are strictly followed. === Personal Pronouns === :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Pronoun ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Transliteration |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''եu''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Yes |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''դու ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | You (informal, singular) | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Doo |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''նա ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | He/She/It | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Nah |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''մենք ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | We | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Menq |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''դուք ''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | You (formal, plural) | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Dooq |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''նրանք''' | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | They | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Nranq |- |} === Grammatical Cases === Armenian has five cases: Nominative, Dative, Ablative, Instrumental, and Locative. A basic idea of how the cases work is shown below. :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Case ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Nominative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Dative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Ablative ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Instrumental ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Locative |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Use | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Subject or Object | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Indirect object or Possession | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | From/Off | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | By/With | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Location |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" height="16;" | Example | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Իմ անունը''' Շուշանիկ է։ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Անուշի եղբայրը''' դպրոց է զնում: | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Ես '''Հայաստանից''' եմ: | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Մատիտով''': | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Ես '''Հայաստանում''' եմ: |- ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" height="16;" | Translation | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''My name''' is Shushanik. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | '''Anush's brother''' is going to school. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I am from '''Armenia'''. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | With a '''pencil'''. | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I am in '''Armenia'''. |} === Verbs === The most complicated portion of Armenian grammar is verbs, and since its too complex of a subject, the most basic tenses are shown below. Armenian verbs have two conjugations: One for positive feelings, one for negative feelings. ==== Verb Tenses ==== ===== Positive ===== :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Tense ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Example ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբում եմ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I absorb, I am absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Imperfect Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբում էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I was absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Aorist | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբեցի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will absorb, I will be absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբել եմ | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I have absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Pluperfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբել էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I had absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | աբսորբելու էի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will have absorbed |- |} ===== Negative ===== :{| class="wikitable" ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Tense ! style="background: #cedff2; color: #000000" height="17" | Example ! style="background: #cedff2; color:#000000;" | Meaning |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբում | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I do not absorb, I am not absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Imperfect Tense | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբում | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I was not absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Aorist | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չաբսորբեցի | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I did not absorb |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will not absorb, I will not be absorbing |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Present Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չեմ աբսորբել | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I have not absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Pluperfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբել | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I had not absorbed |- ! style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | Future Perfect | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | չէի աբսորբելու | style="background: #faf5ff; color: black;" | I will have not absorbed |- |} ==Phrase list== ===Basics=== {{infobox|Common signs| ''The signs are always accompanied by English, but just in case:'' ; OPEN : ԲԱՑ Է. Bats eh ; CLOSED : ՓԱԿ Է. Pak eh ; ENTRANCE : ՄՈՒՏՔ. Mutq ; EXIT : ԵԼՔ. Yelq ; PUSH : ԴԵՊԻ ԴՈՒՐՍ. Depi durs ; PULL : ԴԵՊԻ ՆԵՐՍ. Depi ners ; TOILET : ԶՈՒԳԱՐԱՆ. zugaran <!--"Muz" and "zhena", I presume? Are the Russian versions from USSR still standard down there?--> ; MEN : М (muz) ; WOMEN : Ж (zhena) ; FORBIDDEN : ԱՐԳԵԼՎԱԾ Է. Argelevats eh }} ; Hello. : Բարև ձեզ (''bah-REV DZEZ'') ; Hello. (''informal'') : Բարև (''bah-REV'') ; How are you? : Ինչպե՞ս եք (''inch-PES EHQ?'') ; Fine, thank you. : Լավ եմ, շնորհակալություն (''LAV EM, shno-ra-ka-loo-TYOON'') ; What is your name? : Ինչպե՞ս է ձեր անունը (''inch-PES EH DZER ah-NOO-neh'') ; My name is Vahagn Petrosyan (for example). : Իմ անունը Վահագն Պետրոսյան է (''IM ah-NOO-neh Vahagn Petrosyan EH'') ; Nice to meet you. : Շատ հաճելի է (''SHAT ha-che-LIH EH'') ; Please. : Խնդրեմ (''khen-TREM'') ; Thank you. : Շնորհակալություն (''shno-ra-ka-loo-TYOON'')<br>"Merci" a la French is used more often. ; You're welcome. : Չարժե (''char-JEE'') ; Yes. : Հա (''informal'')/Այո (''polite'') (''huh/a-YO'') ; No. : Չէ (''informal'')/Ոչ (''polite'') (''cheh/voch'') ; Excuse me. (''getting attention'') : Կներե՛ք (''ke-neh-REHQ'') ; I'm sorry. (''begging pardon'') : Ներողություն (''neh-ro-ghoo-TYOON'') ; Goodbye : Ցտեսություն (''tse-teh-soo-TYOON'') ; I don't know Armenian. : Ես հայերեն չգիտեմ (''YES ha-yeh-REN che-gih-TEM'') ; Do you know English? : Դուք անգլերեն գիտե՞ք (''DOOQ an-gle-REN ghee-TEQ?'') ; Is there someone here who speaks English? : Այստեղ ինչ-որ մեկն անգլերեն գիտի՞ (''ay-STEGH inch-vor meKEH an-gle-REN ghee-TI?'') ; Help! : Օգնությու՛ն (''oq-noo-TYOON!'') ; Look out! / Careful! : Զգու՛յշ (''ZGOOYSH!'') [[File:Smiley face sign.jpg|thumbnail|300px|"Have a nice day!" :)]] ; Good morning. : Բարի լույս (''bah-REE LOOYS'') ; Good evening. : Բարի երեկո (''bah-REE yeh-reh-KO'') ; Good night : Բարի գիշեր (''bah-REE ghee-SHERE'') ; I don't understand. : Ես չեմ հասկանում (''YES CHEM has-kah-NOOM'') ; Where is the toilet? : Որտե՞ղ է զուգարանը (''vor-TEGH EH zoo-qah-RAHNE?'') ===Problems=== ; Leave me alone. : Ինձ հանգի՛ստ թողեք (''INDZ han-GHEEST toh-GHEQ!'') ; Don't touch me! : Ինձ մի՛ կպեք (''INDZ MEE ke-PECK!'') ; I'll call the police. : Ես միլի՛ցիա կկանչեմ (''YES mee-LIH-tzi-ah ke-kahn-CHEM'') ; Police! : Ոստիկանությու՛ն (''vos-tih-kah-noo-TYOON!'') ; Stop! Thief! : Բռնե՛ք գողին (''bihr-NEQ go-GHEEN!'') ; I need your help. : Ես ձեր օգնության կարիքն ունեմ (''YES DZEHR og-noo-TYAHN kah-RIQN oo-NEM'') ; It's an emergency. : Արտակարգ իրավիճակ է (''ar-tah-KARQ ee-rah-vih-CHAK EH'') ; I'm lost. : Ես մոլորվել եմ (''YES mo-lor-VEL EM'') ; I lost my bag. : Ես կորցրել եմ պայուսակս (''YES korts-REL EM pah-yoo-SAKS'') ; I lost my wallet. : Ես կորցրել եմ դրամապանակս (''YES korts-REL EM drah-mah-pah-NAKS'') ; I'm sick. : Ես հիվանդ եմ (''YES hee-VAND EM'') ; I've been injured. : Ես վիրավորված եմ (''YES vee-rah-vor-VATS EM'') ; I need a doctor. : Ինձ բժիշկ է հարկավոր (''INDZ be-ZHISHK EH har-kah-VOR'') ; Can I use your phone? : Կարո՞ղ եմ օգտվել ձեր հեռախոսից (''kah-ROGH EHM oq-TVEHL DZER heh-rah-KHO-sitz?'') ===Numbers=== [[File:Ejmiadzin Cathedral2.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The [[world heritage]] listed cathedral in [[Echmiadzin]], from 301AD]] ; 0 : զրո (''zro'') ; 1 : մեկ (''mehk'') ; 2 : երկու (''yer-KOU'') ; 3 : երեք (''yeh-REQ'') ; 4 : չորս (''chorse'') ; 5 : հինգ (''hyng'') ; 6 : վեց (''vehts'') ; 7 : յոթ (''yote'') ; 8 : ութ (''oote'') ; 9 : ինը (''eene'') ; 10 : տաս (''tahs'') ; 11 : տասնմեկ (''tahs-ne-MEHK'') ; 12 : տասներկու (''tahs-ne-yer-KOU'') ; 13 : տասներեք (''tahs-ne-yeh-REQ'') ; 14 : տասնչորս (''tahs-ne-CHORSE'') [[File:Armenian martial dance Yarkhushta.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Traditional Armenian martial dance]] ; 15 : տասնհինգ (''tahs-ne-HYNG'') ; 16 : տասնվեց (''tahs-ne-VEHTS'') ; 17 : տասնյոթ (''tahs-ne-YOTE'') ; 18 : տասնութ (''tahs-ne-OOTE'') ; 19 : տասնինը (''tahs-ne-EENE'') ; 20 : քսան (''QSAHN'') ; 21 : քսանմեկ (''qsahn-MEHK'') ; 22 : քսաներկու (''qsahn-yer-KOU'') ; 23 : քսաներեք (''qsahn-yeh-REQ'') ; 30 : երեսուն (''yeh-reh-SOON'') ; 40 : քառասուն (''qah-rah-SOON'') ; 50 : հիսուն (''hee-SOON'') ; 60 : վաթսուն (''vaht-SOON'') ; 70 : յոթանասուն(''yoh-tah-nah-SOON'') ; 80 : ութսուն (''oote-SOON'') ; 90 : իննսուն (''een-ne-SOON'') [[File:429 Djermouk canyon à l'entrée de la ville vu du pont.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Fall foliage at a canyon near Djermuk]] ; 100 : հարյուր (''hahr-YOOR'') ; 200 : երկու հարյուր (''yer-KOU hahr-YOOR'') ; 300 : երեք հարյուր (''yeh-REQ hahr-YOOR'') ; 500 : հինգ հարյուր (''heeng hahr-YOOR'') ; 1000 : հազար (''hah-ZAHR'') ; 2000 : երկու հազար (''yer-KOU hah-ZAHR'') ; 1,000,000 : միլիոն (''mil-lih-YONE'') ; 1,000,000,000 : միլիարդ (''mil-lih-YARD'') ; 1,000,000,000,000 : տրիլիոն (''tree-lih-YONE'') ; Number _____ (''train, bus, etc.'') : Համար _____ (''huh-MAHR'') ; half : կես (''kehs'') ; less : պակաս (''pah-KAHS'') ; more : ավել (''ah-VELE'') ===Time=== ; now : հիմա (''hee-MAH'') ; later : ավելի ուշ (''ah-VELY OUSH'') ; before : ավելի շուտ (''ah-VELY SHOOT'') ; morning : առավոտ (''ah-rah-VOTE'') ; afternoon : ցերեկ (''tseh-RECK'') ; evening : երեկո (''yeh-reh-KOH'') ; night : գիշեր (''ghee-SHERE'') ====Clock time==== [[File:Gyumru erkatuxi 02.jpg|300px|thumbnail|13:28 at Gyumru railway station]] ; one o'clock AM : գիշերվա ժամը մեկը (''ghee-shere-VAH ZHAH-meh MEH-ke'') ; two o'clock AM : գիշերվա ժամը երկուսը (''ghee-shere-VAH ZHAH-meh yehr-KOU-se'') ; ten o'clock AM : առավոտյան ժամը տասը (''ah-rah-vote-YAHN ZHAH-meh TAH-se'') ; noon : կեսօր (''kess-ORE'') ; one o'clock PM : ցերեկվա ժամը մեկը (''tzeh-reck-VAH ZHAH-meh MEH-ke'') ; two o'clock PM : ցերեկվա ժամը երկուսը (''tzeh-reck-VAH ZHAH-meh yehr-KOU-se'') ; ten o'clock PM : երեկոյան ժամը տասը (''yeh-reh-ko-IAN ZHAH-meh TAH-se'') ; midnight : կեսգիշեր (''kehs-ghee-SHERE'') ====Duration==== ; _____ second(s) : _____ վայրկյան (''vair-kian'') ; _____ minute(s) : _____ րոպե (''ro-PEH'') ; _____ hour(s) : _____ ժամ (''zhum'') ; _____ day(s) : _____ օր (''ore'') ; _____ week(s) : _____ շաբաթ (''sha-PATT'') ; _____ month(s) : _____ ամիս (''uh-MEES'') ; _____ year(s) : _____ տարի (''tah-REE'') ====Days==== ; today : այսօր (''ice-ORE'') ; yesterday : երեկ (''yeh-RECK'') ; tomorrow : վաղը (''vah-GHE'') ; this week : այս շաբաթ (''ice sha-PATT'') ; last week : անցած շաբաթ (''un-TZATZ sha-PATT'') ; next week : մյուս շաբաթ (''myoose sha-PATT'') ; Monday : երկուշաբթի (''yehr-kou-SHUPTY'') ; Tuesday : երեքշանթի (''yeh-reck-SHUPTY'') ; Wednesday : չորեքշաբթի (''choh-reck-SHUPTY'') ; Thursday : հինգշաբթի (''heeng-SHUPTY'') ; Friday : ուրբաթ (''oor-PAHT'') ; Saturday : շաբաթ (''sha-PATT'') ; Sunday : կիրակի (''kih-rah-KEE'') The weeks start with Mondays. ====Months==== [[File:Mashtots avenue, Yerevan.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Mashtots Avenue in Yerevan downtown in February]] ; January : հունվար (''hoon-VAHR'') ; February : փետրվար (''peh-ter-VAHR'') ; March : մարտ (''mart'') ; April : ապրիլ (''uh-PREEL'') ; May : մայիս (''muh-YEES'') ; June : հունիս (''hoo-NEES'') ; July : հուլիս (''hoo-LEES'') ; August : օգոստոս (''oh-gos-TOSE'') ; September : սեպտեմբեր (''sep-tem-BERE'') ; October : հոկտեմբեր (''hock-tem-BERE'') ; November : նոյեմբեր (''no-yem-BERE'') ; December : դեկտեմբեր (''deck-tem-BERE'') ====Writing dates==== Dates are written in dd.mm.yy format. ===Colors=== [[File:Edgar Allan Poe Graffiti Yerevan.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Colorful Edgar Allan Poe graffiti. And the beauty salon is this way.]] ; black : սև (''SEV'') ; white : սպիտակ (''spee-TAK'') ; gray : մոխրագույն (''mokh-rah-GOOYN'') ; red : կարմիր (''kar-MEER'') ; blue : կապույտ (''kah-POOYT'') ; blue : երկնագույն (''yer-knah-GOOYN'') (light-blue or cyan) ; yellow : դեղին (''deh-GHEEN'') ; green : կանաչ (''kah-NACH'') ; orange : նարնջագույն (''nah-ryn-jah-GOOYN'') ; purple : մանուշակագույն (''mah-noo-shah-kah-GOOYN'') ; pink : վարդագույն (''var-dah-GOOYN'') ; brown : շագանակագույն (''shah-gah-nah-kah-GOOYN'') ===Transportation=== [[File:Train of Yerevan Metro 2.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Metro train in Yerevan]] ====Bus and train==== ; How much is a ticket to _____? : Ի՞նչ արժե տոմսը դեպի _____ ։ (''inch are-ZHEH tom-SE deh-PEE _____?'') ; One ticket to _____, please. : Մեկ _____-ի տոմս, խնդրում եմ։ (''meck _____-ee tomse, khend-ROOM ehm'') ; Where does this train/bus go? : Ու՞ր է գնում այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''oore eh gnoome ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; Where is the train/bus to _____? : Որտե՞ղ է _____-ի գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''vore-TEGH eh _____-ee GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը կանգնու՞մ է _____։ (''ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se kung-NOOM eh _____?'') ; When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : Ե՞րբ է շարժվում _____-ի գնացքը/ավտոբուսը։ (''yerb eh sharzh-VOOM _____-ee GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se?'') ; When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : Ե՞րբ է այս գնացքը/ավտոբուսը հասնում _____։ (''yerb eh ice GNATZ-qe/af-toh-BOO-se hus-NOOM ____?'') ====Directions==== ; How do I get to _____ ? : Ինչպե՞ս կարող եմ հասնել _____։ (''inch-PESE kah-ROGH ehm hus-NELE'') ; ...the train station? : ...գնացքի կայարան։ (''gnuts-QEEH kah-yah-RUHN?'') ; ...the bus station? : ...ավտոկայան։ (''uf-toh-kuh-YUHN?'') ; ...the airport? : ...օդակայան։ (''o-tuck-eye-UHN?'') ; ...downtown? : ...կենտրոն։ (''ken-TRONE?'') ; ...the _____ hotel? : ..._____ հյուրանոցը։ (''hyoo-rah-NO-tze?'') ; ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British embassy? : ...ամերիկյան/կանադական/ավստրալական/բրիտանական դեսպանատուն։ (''americIAN/canadaKUHN/britanaKUHN des-pah-nah-TOONE?'') ; Where are there a lot of... : Որտե՞ղ կան շատ... (''vore-TEGH kuhn shut...'') ; ...hotels? : ...հյուրանոցներ։ (''hyoo-ruh-notz-NERE'') ; ...restaurants? : ...ռեստորաններ։ (''res-toh-run-NERE'') ; ...bars? : ...բարեր։ (''bah-RERE'') ; ...sites to see? : ...տեսարժան վայրեր։ (''tess-are-ZHUHN wire-ERE'') ; Can you show me on the map? : Կարո՞ղ եք ցույց տալ քարտեզի վրա։ (''kuh-ROGH ehq tsooyts tuhl car-teh-ZEE vrah?'') ; street : փողոց (''po-GHOTSE'') [[File:Road to Noravank01.jpg|300px|thumbnail|For Yerevan turn left, for Echegnadzor turn right]] ; Turn left. : Թեքվեք ձախ։ (''teck-VECK dzakh'') ; Turn right. : Թեքվեք աջ։ ('' teck-VECK uch'') ; left : ձախ (''dzakh'') ; right : աջ (''uch'') ; straight ahead : ուղիղ (''ou-GHEEGH'') ; towards the _____ : դեպի _____ (''deh-PEE'') ; past the _____ : _____ անցած (''un-TZUTZ'') ; before the _____ : _____ չհասած (''che-huh-SUTZ'') ; Watch for the _____. : Փնտրեք _____։ (''pen-TREHQ'') ; intersection : խաչմերուկ (''khach-meh-ROOKE'') ; north : հյուսիս (''hyoo-SIS'') ; south : հարավ (''hah-RUFF'') ; east : արևելք (''ah-rev-ELKE'') ; west : արևմուտք (''ah-rev-MOOTKE'') ; uphill : վերև (''veh-REVE'') ; downhill : ներքև (''ner-KEVE'') ====Taxi==== ; Taxi! : Տաքսի՛։ (''taxi'') ; Take me to _____, please. : Տարեք ինձ _____, խնդրում եմ։ (''tuh-RECK indz _____, khend-ROOM ehm'') ; How much does it cost to get to _____? : Քանիսո՞վ կտանեք _____։ (''kuh-nee-SOVE ke-tuh-NECK _____?'') ; Take me there, please. : Տարեք ինձ այնտեղ, խնդրում եմ։ (''tuh-RECK indz ine-TEGH, khend-ROOM ehm'') ===Lodging=== [[File:Yerevan street signs.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Street signs in Yerevan, including two for a hotel]] ; Do you have any rooms available? : Ազատ սենյակներ ունե՞ք։ (''uh-ZUT sen-yuck-NERE ou-NECK?'') ; How much is a room for one person/two people? : Որքա՞ն արժե մեկ/երկու հոգանոց սենյակը։ (''vore-CUNN are-ZHEH meck/yer-KOU ho-qa-NOTZE sen-YUCK-e?'') ; Does the room come with... : Այս սենյակում կա՞... (''ice sen-yuck-OUM ka'') ; ...bedsheets? : ...սավաններ։ (''sa-VAN-nere?'') ; ...a bathroom? : ...լոգարան։ (''lo-ga-RUN?'') ; ...a telephone? : ...հեռախոս։ (''heh-ruh-KHOSE?'') ; ...a TV? : ...հեռուստացույց։ (''heh-roo-sta-TSOOYTS'') ; May I see the room first? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նախօրոք նայել սենյակը։ (''kah-ROGH ehm nah-kho-ROCK nah-YELE sen-YUCK-e'') ; Do you have anything...? : Իսկ ունե՞ք ինչ-որ բան ավելի... (''isk ou-NECK inch-VORE bun ah-veh-LY...'') ; ...quieter? : ...հանգիստ։ (''hun-GEEST'') ; ...bigger? : ...մեծ։ (''mets'') ; ...cleaner? : ...մաքուր։ (''mah-KOORE'') ; ...cheaper? : ...էժան։ (''eh-ZHUN'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Լավ, ես այն վերցնում եմ։ (''luv, yes ine verts-NOOM ehm'') ; I will stay for _____ night(s). : Ես կմնամ _____ գիշեր։ (''yes ke-me-NUHM _____ gee-SHERE'') ; Can you suggest another hotel? : Կարո՞ղ եք ուրիշ հյուրանոց առաջարկել։ (''kuh-ROGH ehq ou-REESH hyoo-ruh-NOTS ah-ruh-chur-KELE?'') ; Do you have a safe? : Դուք ունե՞ք սեյֆ։ (''dooq ou-NECK safe?'') ; ...lockers? : ...փակովի պահարան։ (''pah-ko-VEE pa-huh-RUN?'') ; Is breakfast/supper included? : Նախաճաշը/ընթրիքը ներառվա՞ծ է։ (''nah-khah-CHA-sheh/en-TRICK-e neh-rar-VUTZ eh?'') ; What time is breakfast/supper? : Ե՞րբ է նախաճաշը/ընթրիքը։ (''yerp eh nah-khah-CHA-sheh/en-TRICK-e?'') ; Please clean my room. : Խնդրում եմ, մաքրեք իմ սենյակը։ (''khend-ROOM ehm, muck-RECK eem sen-YUCK-e'') ; Can you wake me at _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ արթնացնել _____-ին: (''kuh-ROGH ehq eendz art-nuts-NELE _____-een?'') ; I want to check out. : Ես ուզում եմ դուրս գրվել։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm dourse ger-VEHL'') ===Money=== <!--These five were transcribed using an online tool (http://transliterations.info), added stress+other formatting. Should be fairly close, but the editor cannot guarantee it.--> ;Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/կանադական դոլլարներ (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH americYAN/avstralaKAN/canadaKAN dol-lar-NER'') ;Do you accept British pounds? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք անգլիական ֆունտեր (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH ang-lee-aKAN foon-TER'') ;Do you accept credit cards? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք կրեդիտային քարտեր (''DOOQ yn-du-NUM EH kre-dit-AYIN qar-TER'') ;Can you change money for me? : Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ համար փող փոխանակել (''Kah-ROGH EH IND ha-MAR POGH pox-an-a-KEHL'') ;Where can I get money changed? : Որտե՞ղ կարող եմ փոխանակել իմ փողը (''Or-TEGH kah-ROGH EM pox-a-na-KEHL IM po-GHY'') ===Eating=== [[File:Armenia - Cafe Society, Yerevan (5034085783).jpg|300px|thumbnail|Café in Yerevan]] ; A table for one person/two people, please. : Սեղան մեկ/երկու հոգու համար, խնդրում եմ (''seh-GHUN meck/yer-KOU ho-KOO ha-MAHR, khent-ROOM ehm'') ; Can I look at the menu, please? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նայել մենյուն, խնդրում եմ։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm nah-YELE meh-NEWN?'') ; Can I look in the kitchen? : Կարո՞ղ եմ նայել խոհանոցը։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm neye-ELE kho-huh-NOTES-e'') ; Is there a house specialty? : Դուք ունե՞ք ֆիրմային ուտեստ։ (''dooq ou-NECK firm-eye-IN ou-TEST?'') ; Is there a local specialty? : Տեղական խոհանոցից ի՞նչ ունեք։ (''teh-gha-KUHN kho-huh-NOTES-its inch ou-NECK?'') ; I'm a vegetarian. : Ես միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I don't eat pork. : Ես խոզի միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes kho-ZEE miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I don't eat beef. : Ես տավարի միս չեմ ուտում։ (''yes tah-vah-REE miss chem ou-TOOM'') ; I only eat kosher food. : Ես ուտում եմ միայն կոշեր ուտելիք։ (''yes ou-TOOM ehm mee-INE ko-SHER ou-teh-LEAK'') ; Can you make it "lite", please? (''less oil/butter/lard'') : Կարո՞ղ եք այն պակաս յուղային սարքել։ (''kuh-ROGH eck ine pah-KUS you-gha-YEEN sahr-KELE?'') ; a la carte : ընտրությամբ (''en-true-TYAMBE'') ; breakfast : նախաճաշ (''nuh-khuh-CHASH'') ; lunch : լանչ (''lunch'') ; supper : ընթրիք (''en-TRICK'') [[File:Khorovats in Sevan.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Khorovats, Armenian barbecue]] ; I want _____. : Ես ուզում եմ _____։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm _____'') ; I want a dish containing _____. : Ուզում եմ ուտեստ, պարունակող _____։ (''ou-ZOOM ehm ou-TEST, puh-roo-nah-KOGH _____'') ; chicken : հավի միս (''huVEE miss'') ; beef : տավարի միս (''tuh-vah-REE miss'') ; fish : ձուկ (''dzouke'') ; ham : խոզի միս (''kho-ZEE miss'') ; sausage : երշիկ (''yere-SHICK'') ; cheese : պանիր (''pah-NEERE'') ; eggs : ձու (''dzou'') ; salad : սալաթ (''saLAT'') ; (fresh) vegetables : (թարմ) բանջարեղեն (''(turm) bun-jar-eh-GHENE'') ; (fresh) fruit : (թարմ) միրգ (''(tarm) mirg'') ; bread : հաց (''hatz'') ; toast : տոստ (''toast'') ; noodles : մակարոնեղեն (''ma-ca-ro-ne-GHEN'') ; rice : բրինձ (''breendz'') ; beans : լոբի (''loBY'') ; May I have a glass/cup of _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք բերել ինձ մի բաժակ _____։ (''kuh-ROGH eck beh-RELE eendz mee bah-ZHUCK ______?'') ; May I have a bottle of _____? : Կարո՞ղ եք բերել ինձ մի շիշ _____։ (''kuh-ROGH eck beh-RELE eendz mee SHISH _____?'') [[File:Old Yerevan.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Would you like some traditional music with your dinner?]] ; coffee : սուրճ (''soorch'') ; tea : թեյ (''tey'') ; juice : հյութ (''hyoot'') ; (bubbly) water : հանքային ջուր (''hun-kuh-YEEN joure'') ; water : ջուր (''joure'') ; beer : գարեջուր (''guh-reh-JOURE'') ; red/white wine : կարմիր/սպիտակ գինի (''kar-MEERE/spee-TUCK gee-NEE'') ; May I have some _____? : Կբերե՞ք ինձ մի փոքր _____։ (''ke-beh-RECK indz mee poker _____?'') ; salt : աղ (''ugh'') ; black pepper : սև բիբար (''sev bee-BAR'') ; butter : կարագ (''kuh-RUCK'') ; Excuse me, waiter? (''getting attention of server''): Ներեցեք, մատուցող։ (''neh-re-TSECK, ma-too-TSOGH?'') ; I'm finished. : Ես ավարտեցի։ (''yes uh-vur-teh-TSEE'') ; It was delicious. : Շատ համեղ եր։ (''shut hum-EGH ehr'') ; Please clear the plates. : Կարող եք հավաքել սեղանը։ (''kuh-ROGH eck huh-vuck-ELE seh-GHA-ne'') ; The check, please. : Հաշիվը, խնդրում եմ։ (''huh-SHE-ve, khend-ROOM ehm'') ===Bars=== [[File:Brandy Ararat.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Ararat brandy is likely Armenia's most famous liquor]] ; Do you serve alcohol? : Ալկոհոլ վաճառու՞մ եք (''alcohole vuh-chuh-ROOM eck?'') ; Is there table service? : Այստեղ մատուցողներ կա՞ն (''ice-TEGH muh-too-tsogh-NERE kuhn?'') ; A beer/two beers, please. : Մեկ/երկու հատ գարեջուր, խնդրում եմ (''meck/yer-KOU hut guh-re-JOURE, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; A glass of red/white wine, please. : Մեկ բաժակ կարմիր/սպիտակ գինի, խնդրում եմ (''meck buh-ZHUCK kuhr-MEER/spee-TUCK gee-NEE, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; A bottle, please. : Մեկ շիշ, խնդրում եմ (''meck shish, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; whiskey : վիսկի (''whiskey'') ; vodka : օղի (''o-GHEE'') ; rum : ռոմ (''rome'') ; water : ջուր (''joure'') ; club soda : գազավորված ջուր (''gazavor-VUHTS joure'') ; tonic water : տոնիկ (''tonic'') ; orange juice : նարնջի հյութ (''nuh-ren-JEE hyoute'') ; Coke (''soda'') : կոլա (''cola'') ; Do you have any bar snacks? : Զակուսկի ունե՞ք (''zuh-koos-KEE ou-NECK?'') ; One more, please. : Մեկ հատ էլ, խնդրում եմ (''meck hut el, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; Another round, please. : Կրկնեք, խնդրում եմ (''kirk-NECK, khen-TROOM ehm'') ; When is closing time? : Ե՞րբ եք փակվում (''yerpe eck puck-VOOM?'') ; Cheers! : Ձեր կենացը (''dzere keh-NUTS-e!'') ===Shopping=== [[File:Կապուտոտնուկ ճանապարհին.JPG|thumbnail|300px|Roadside mushroom vendors]] ; Do you have this in my size? : Ունե՞ք սրանից իմ չափսի։ (''ou-NECK sruh-NITS eem chup-SEE?'') ; How much is this? : Սա ի՞նչ արժե։ (''suh inch are-ZHEH?'') ; That's too expensive. : Շատ թանկ է։ (''shut tunk eh'') ; Would you take _____? : Դուք ընդունու՞մ եք _____։ (''dooq en-too-NOOM eck _____?'') ; expensive : թանկ (''tunk'') ; cheap : էժան (''eh-ZHUN'') ; I can't afford it. : Ես ինձ այն չեմ կարող թույլ տալ։ (''yes indz ine chem kuh-ROGH tooyle tuhl'') ; I don't want it. : Ես այն չեմ ուզում։ (''yes ine chem ou-ZOOM'') ; You're cheating me. : Դուք ինձ խաբում եք։ (''dooq indz khuh-POOM eck'') ; I'm not interested. : Պետք չէ: (''petck cheh'') ; OK, I'll take it. : Լավ, վերցնում եմ այն։ (''luv, ver-TSNOOM ehm ine'') ; Can I have a bag? : Տոպրակ կտա՞ք։ (''top-RUCK ke-TUCK?'') ; Do you ship (overseas)? : Առաքում ունե՞ք (արտասահման) (''uh-ruck-OUM ou-NECK (are-tuh-suh-MUN)?'') [[File:Orange shop in Berd city.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Phone shop and pharmacy]] ; I need... : Ինձ պետք է... (''eendz petck eh...'') ; ...toothpaste. : ...ատամի պաստա։ (''uh-TUMMY pasta'') ; ...a toothbrush. : ...ատամի խոզանակ։ (''uh-TUMMY kho-zuh-NUCK'') ; ...tampons. : ...տամպոններ։ (''tum-pone-NERE'') ; ...soap. : ...օճառ։ (''o-CHUR'') ; ...shampoo. : ...շամպուն։ (''sham-POON'') ; ...pain reliever. (''e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen'') : ...ցավազրկող։ (''tsuh-vuh-zer-KOGH'') ; ...cold medicine. : ...մրսածության դեղ։ (''mer-suh-tsoo-TSYUHN degh'') ; ...stomach medicine. : ...ստամոքսի դեղ։ (''stuh-moe-XEE degh'') ; ...a razor. : ...բրիտվա։ (''brit-VUH'') ; ...an umbrella. : ...անձրևանոց։ (''un-dzreh-vuh-NOTS'') ; ...sunblock lotion. : ...զագառի քսուք։ (''zuh-guh-REE qsoock'') ; ...a postcard. : ...բացիկ։ (''buh-TSICK'') ; ...postage stamps. : ...նամականիշեր։ (''nuh-muh-kuh-nee-SHERE'') ; ...batteries. : ...էլեմենտներ։ (''element-NERE'') ; ...writing paper. : ...թուղթ։ (''tookht'') ; ...a pen. : ...գրիչ։ (''greech'') ; ...English-language books. : ...անգլերեն գրքեր։ (''un-gle-RENE ger-KERE'') ; ...English-language magazines. : ...անգլերեն ժուռնալներ։ (''un-gle-RENE zhour-nul-NERE'') ; ...an English-language newspaper. : ... անգլերեն թերթեր։ (''un-gle-RENE ter-TERE'') ; ...an English-Armenian dictionary. : ...անգլերեն-հայերեն բառարան։ (''un-gle-RENE high-eh-RENE buh-ruh-RUN'') ; ...an Armenian-English dictionary. : ...հայերեն-անգլերեն բառարան։ (''high-eh-RENE un-gle-RENE buh-ruh-RUN'') ===Driving=== [[File:505 Station-service arménienne actuelle (jerricans d'essence) près d'Eghegnadzor.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Simpler variant of gas station on the Armenian countryside]] ; I want to rent a car. : Ես ուզում եմ մեքենա վարձել։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm meh-keh-NUH vuhr-TSELE'') ; Can I get insurance? : Կարո՞ղ եմ ապահովագրել։ (''kuh-ROGH ehm uh-puh-hove-uh-GRELE?'') ; stop (''on a street sign'') : STOP ; one way : միակողմանի երթևեկություն (''mia-kogh-muh-NEE yer-teh-veh-kou-TYOON'') ; yield : զիջել ճանապարհը (''zee-CHELE chuh-nuh-PUR-he'') ; no parking : կանգառն արգելվում է (''kuhn-GUHRN are-kel-VOOM eh'') ; speed limit : արագության սահմանափակում (''uh-rug-oot-YUHN suh-muh-nuh-puh-KOOM'') ; gas (''petrol'') station : բենզալցակայան (''ben-zuh-le-tsuh-kuh-YUHN'') ; petrol : բենզին (''ben-ZENE'') ; diesel : դիզել (''diesel'') ===Authority=== [[File:Police of Armenia-1.JPG|300px|thumbnail|Armenian police officers]] ; I haven't done anything wrong. : Ես ոչինչ չեմ արել։ (''yes vo-CHINCH chem a-REHL'') ; It was a misunderstanding. : Տեղի է ունեցել թյուրիմածություն։ (''teh-GHEE eh ou-neh-TSELE tyou-ree-muh-tsoo-TYOON'') ; Where are you taking me? : Ու՞ր եք ինձ տանում։ (''oor eck eendz tah-NOOM?'') ; Am I under arrest? : Ես ձերբակալվա՞ծ եմ։ (''yes dzer-buh-cuhl-VUHTS ehm?'') ; I am an American/&#8203;<!--allow break-->Australian/&#8203;British/&#8203;Canadian citizen. : Ես ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/&#8203;բրիտանական/կանադական քաղաքացի եմ։ (''yes americYAN/avstralaKAN/&#8203;britanaKAN/canadaKAN ka-gha-ka-TSEE ehm'') ; I want to talk to the American/Australian/&#8203;<!--allow break-->British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : Ես ուզում եմ խոսել ամերիկյան/ավստրալական/&#8203;բրիտանական/կանադական դեսպանատան հետ։ (''yes oo-ZOOM ehm kho-SEL americYAN/avstralaKAN/&#8203;britanaKAN/canadaKAN des-pan-a-TAN het'') ; I want to talk to a lawyer. : Ես ուզում եմ խոսել իրավապաշտպանի հետ։ (''yes ou-ZOOM ehm kho-SELE ee-ruh-vuh-puhsht-PUH-nee het'') ; Can I just pay a fine now? : Չե՞մ կարող փոխարենը տուգանքը տեղում վճարել։ (''chem kuh-ROGH poh-khuh-REH-ne tou-GUN-ke teh-GHOUM ve-chuh-RELE?'')<br>NB. This is a working and efficient method in this country. ; Can I have a receipt? (if you pay a fine on the spot, insist on one, or you're giving a bribe): Ստացական կտա՞ք։ (''stats-a-kan kuh-TAK?'') {{guidephrasebook}} {{phrasebookguide}} 75mpvypdcbata6yeqdaee0od4hvjjh2 0 1766 4492052 4100221 2022-07-29T02:53:02Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Drink */ Updated listing for Havana Club - remove dead link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Assens WV Banner.jpg|caption=Peter Willemoes House}} '''Assens''' is a town in western [[Fyn]] with approximately 6,000 inhabitants (41,000 in the local council area, Assens Kommune, of which Assens is capital). ==Understand== The town was the main ferry point for goods and postal services between Copenhagen and Hamburg, given its position between these two cities. The postal route through Assens terminated with the opening of the Little Belt Bridge in 1935 between Middelfart and Jutland. The route, however, gives the town an important role in Danish and Funish history with a quaint town centre. Its distance from any main population centre ([[Odense]] 38&nbsp;km., [[Svendborg]] 43&nbsp;km.) gives the town a busy commercial status. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|55.26968|9.90169|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ===By bus=== Bus 110, 132, 151 and 152 serve Assens directly from Odense M-F several times an hour during the day, Sa Su hourly. Bus 825 serves Assens from Middelfart M-F approximately 6 times a day. ===By sea=== The Bågø Ferry serves Assens from the small island of Bågø. ===By rail=== Between April and October it is possible to rent a rail cycle from the mainline junction on the Copenhagen - Jutland line in Tommerup and cycle the 30&nbsp;km. on the disused Tommerup - Assens branch line. ==Get around== There is a local bus service (260) which operates between Assens and Helnæs. All areas of Assens, however, are completely accessible by foot, bike or car. ==See== * {{see | name=Ernsts Samlinger | url=https://museumvestfyn.dk/ernst/ | email= | address=Østergade 57 | lat=55.2702958 | long=9.8995608 | directions= | phone=+45 64713190 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=DKK 60 | content=Silverware }} * {{see | name=Willemoesgården | url=https://museumvestfyn.dk/ | email= | address=Østergade 36-38 | lat=55.2698048 | long=9.8963914999 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Toldbodhus | url=http://www.toldbodhus.info/ | email= | address=Ndr. Havnevej 19 | lat=55.27054 | long=9.89045 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Galleri Sulegaarden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Vor Frue Kirke, the second biggest church on Funen. | alt= | url=http://www.assenskirke.dk/ | email= | address= | lat=55.26926 | long=9.89404 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Fangehullet ved Hagenskov | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Helnæs | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.1436 | long=10.0043 | directions=SE of Assens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Island }} * {{see | name=Assens Miniby | alt= | url=http://www.assensminibyen.dk/ | email= | address=Ramsherred 52 | lat=55.2731082 | long=9.8927215 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-19:00, Winter M-We 08:00-11:00 | price=DKK 20 | content=Miniature of the city }} ==Do== ==Buy== [[File:AssensØstergade.jpg|thumb|Østergade in Assens, Denmark]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Maagen Grill| url= | email= | address=Næsvej 23| lat=55.26767| long=9.88347 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Banken | alt= | url=http://cafebanken.dk/ | email= | address=Østergade 16 | lat=55.269784 | long=9.8942926 | directions= | phone=+45 64715151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-21:00; SaSu 10:00-21:00 | price=Kr 100 | content=Stylish cafe in former bank. Outdoor serving both on the square and the back yard. }} ==Drink== For its size, Assens boasts numerous watering holes. In order of descending popularity, they are: * {{drink | name=Havana Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Strandgade 16 | lat=55.270685 | long=9.891488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-14 | content=Nightclub with a young crowd on Fridays and Saturdays. Very big crowds on the 23rd of December when most of the expatriate community from around Denmark turn homeward. }} * {{drink|name=Færgegården|alt=|url=|email=|address=Strandgade 13|lat=55.2705963 |long=9.8911183|directions=|phone=+45 64406162|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-14|content=A local bodega style bar with dancing on Fridays and Saturdays. Great atmospehere most weekends. Crowds arrive late and drink late. Smoking allowed}} * {{drink|name=O'Neill's Irish Pub|alt=|url=|email=|address=Torvet, Østergade|lat=|long=|directions= On the main square in Assens you will find a themed Irish pub|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-14|content=The barman is English, however. Quiz nights, live sports, live music and dancing occurs regularly and give this watering hole a very authentic, yet local atmosphere.}} *{{drink|name=Raadhuspubben|alt=|url=|email=|address=Torvet, Østergade|lat=55.2697729|long=9.8942679|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-14|content=An old bank has been turned into a bar. Very quiet atmosphere, but with beautiful decoration and an underground safe turned into a toilet, do not miss out on this place.}} * {{drink|name=Restaurant Vestfyn|alt=|url=|email=|address=Østergade 84|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-11-14|content=Heavy drinkers tend to enjoy this spot. Great 'old school' deco and friendly staff offer a great start to a pubcrawl through town}} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Marcussens Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.marcussens.dk/ | email= | address=Strandgade 22 | lat= 55.2707613 | long=9.8906114 | directions= | phone=+45 64711089 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Assens City Camp | alt= | url= | email= | address=Næsvej 15 | lat=55.26553 | long=9.88490 | directions= | phone=+45 63606362 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{geo|55.26968|9.90169|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Funen}} {{outlinecity}} 5pfmiitpzhf89ysuv8lm9mcxv1hvq2p 0 2010 4491798 4480652 2022-07-28T13:12:46Z LukWarUrs 1126878 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Austria-banner1.jpg}} {{COVID-19 box| *[https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information Austrian National Tourist Office]|lastedit=2021-12-17}} '''[http://www.austria.info/ Austria]''' ([[German phrasebook|German]]: ''Österreich'', literally "the Eastern Realm" or "Eastern Empire") is a landlocked [[Alps|alpine]] German-speaking country in [[Central Europe]]. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. ==Regions== Austria is a federal republic comprised of nine states (''Bundesländer''): {{Regionlist | regionmap=Austria-regions.png | regiontext= | regionmapsize=600px | region1name=[[Burgenland]] | region1color=#608860 | region1items= | region1description=Sunny plains and countless wineries along the border with Hungary. Austria's largest (albeit very shallow) lake, Neusiedler See, is a good spot for bird-watching. | region2name=[[Carinthia]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items= | region2description=Austria's southernmost state is popular for its many lakes, its traditional cuisine, and the peculiar dialect of its inhabitants. | region3name=[[Lower Austria]] | region3color=#a4c28d | region3items= | region3description=The largest state stretches from the Bohemian hills to the peaks of the Alps. The Wachau landscape with the impressive monastery of Melk is a UNESCO world heritage site. | region4name=[[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]] | region4color=#6698bb | region4items= | region4description=Home to the world-famous city of Salzburg and some of Austria's best-known skiing resorts. Motorists might enjoy crossing the alps to Carinthia via the famous Glockner-Hochalpenstraße. | region5name=[[Styria]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=The mining towns in the North may have seen better days, but the area around Austria's second city, Graz, is booming. Southern Styria is famous for its wineries and Mediterranean charm. | region6name=[[Tyrol]] | region6color=#c8b7b7 | region6items= | region6description=High mountains and narrow valleys – the place to go for avid skiers. | region7name=[[Upper Austria]] | region7color=#c5995c | region7items= | region7description=Less touristy and more down-to-earth than some other parts of the country, Upper Austria offers great lakes for swimming, mountains for hiking and affordable skiing as well as Austria's third-largest city, Linz. | region8name=[[Vienna]] | region8color=#dde58b | region8items= | region8description=The former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is brimming with impressive architecture, cultural instutions and opportunities to explore the cuisines of Austria and pretty much everywhere else. An imperial and cosmopolitan capital in a small homogeneous country, it forms a marked contrast from the rest of Austria | region9name=[[Vorarlberg]] | region9color=#71b37b | region9items= | region9description= Austria's gateway to Switzerland and Liechtenstein sometimes feels more Swiss than Austrian, owing in part to the Alemannic dialect of its inhabitants. }} ==Cities== [[File:IMG 9037-Innsbruck.JPG|thumb|View of Innsbruck]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vienna]]|lat=48.2|long=16.366667|wikidata=Q1741}} (''Wien'') — the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bregenz]]|lat=47.505|long=9.749167|wikidata=Q1737}} — famous for the annual summer music festival of Bregenzer Festspiele *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Eisenstadt]]|lat=47.85|long=16.516667|wikidata=Q126321}} — historically the seat of the Eszterházy Hungarian noble family that gave the town its aristocratic feel *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Graz]]|lat=47.066667|long=15.433333|wikidata=Q13298}} — known as Austria's culinary capital and student city *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Innsbruck]]|lat=47.266667|long=11.383333|wikidata=Q1735}} — the cultural and economic centre of Western Austria *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Klagenfurt]]|lat=46.616667|long=14.3|wikidata=Q41753}} — scenic town very close to the Wörthersee *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Linz]]|lat=48.3|long=14.283333|wikidata=Q41329}} — a vibrant music and arts scene and a beautiful historic core *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Salzburg]]|lat=47.8|long=13.033333|wikidata=Q34713}} — the birthplace of Mozart; a city with an attractive setting and scenic Alpine backdrop *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Villach]]|lat=46.616667|long=13.85|wikidata=Q483522}} — beautiful ''Altstadt'' surrounded by the Alps and various lakes == Other destinations == [[File:Altaussee mit Dachstein.jpg|thumb|Salzkammergut]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Bregenz|Lake Constance]]|lat=47.583333|long=9.466667|wikidata=Q1737}} (''Bodensee'') — a large lake situated in Vorarlberg and shared with Switzerland and Germany *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kaprun]]|lat=47.2725|long=12.759444|wikidata=Q660671}} — part of the Europa Sport Region *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pinswang]]|lat=47.544167|long=10.673056|wikidata=Q681598}} — one of the most ancient settlements of the North Tyrolean Ausserfern, on the border with Bavaria and a short walk or drive to the famous castles of King Ludwig *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Salzkammergut]]|lat=47.559444|long=13.646389|wikidata=Q266703}} — a stunning cultural landscape among mountains and lakes *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Igls]]|wikidata=Q872489}} — a popular ski resort in the shadow of the Patscherkofel mountain near [[Innsbruck]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Thermenland]]|lat=47.048051|long=16.119368|wikidata=Q1622784}} — the great spas of Styria, an easy daytrip from Graz or Vienna *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Wörthersee]]|lat=46.633333|long=14.15|wikidata=Q546146}} — one of Austria's warmest lakes *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zell am See]]|lat=47.316667|long=12.8|wikidata=Q187572}} — one of the most important alpine tourist towns in Austria *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Eng]]|wikidata=Q1341661}} — the largest alm in [[Europe]] and one of the most remote settlements in the Alps ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationAustria.png}} ===History=== {{See also|Austro-Hungarian Empire}} [[File:Wien Hofburg 01.jpg|thumb|Night view of Hofburg (the former imperial palace), Vienna]] Today's Austria is what was once the German-speaking core and centre of power for the large multiethnic Austro-Hungarian Empire with its imperial capital in Vienna. This empire stretched eastwards from present-day Austria through much of east-central and south-central Europe. It included the entire territories of modern-day Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and portions of Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Poland and Italy. While [[Prussia]] united the German states to the north into one "German Empire" in 1867-1871, Austria remained oriented eastwards towards its diverse empire. However, from the start of the 20th century, the political history of Austria has been closely linked to the misfortunes and disasters of modern German history, mainly the First and Second World Wars and their terrible aftermath. The modern republic of Austria came into being in 1918 as a result of its defeat in [[World War I]]. In its wake, the empire was split into many components. They included Austria's current borders, an independent Hungary, lands given to Italy (South Tyrol, Trieste and Trentino), lands given to southern Poland (which also came about from lands taken from the Russian and German Empires, lands which those three empires had taken from Poland in the three "divisions" that erased Poland from the map for over a century), an independent Czechoslovakia and the northern and western half of Yugoslavia. Interwar Austria was an unstable state with pro-German fascists, pro-independence clerical reactionaries and left wing social democrats fighting over control, sometimes violently and ultimately descending into the "Austro-Fascist" dictatorship of the 1930s. Following an unresisted invasion and annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938, Austria more or less functioned as a part of Nazi Germany during the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]]. Most of the population supported Hitler (who was himself born in Austria) and Austria's incorporation into Germany, and Austrian soldiers also fought in the Wehrmacht. Cities were bombed heavily by the Allies and concentration camps where [[Holocaust remembrance|the Holocaust]] was perpetrated also existed on Austrian soil (such as Mauthausen near [[Linz]]). It was not until the end of the war that the mood changed and that Austria tried to distance itself from Germany. In 1945, Austria was divided into zones of occupation like Germany. However, unlike Germany, Austria was not subject to any further territorial losses. A treaty signed in 1955 ended the Allied and Soviet occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade future unification with Germany. A constitutional law of that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality", a condition for Soviet military withdrawal, and thus saved Austria from Germany's fate as a divided nation with a divided capital. However, the South Tyrol Question (South Tyrol had been part of Austria Hungary before World War I and the German speaking inhabitants felt alienated by the Italian government) took Austria and Italy to the UN in the post-war era and international brokered mitigation found a suitable solution for both countries by the late 1980s. This official neutrality, once ingrained as part of the Austrian cultural identity, has been called into question since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and Austria's entry into the [[European Union]] in 1995. It took quite a long time after the war for re-examining Austria's Nazi past to become large-scale and accepted as commonplace in the media. After the war, Austria had sought to portray itself as "Hitler's first victim", although Hitler himself was Austrian. This blatant denial of historical fact is now called "the original lie of the Second Republic" by many leftists. A high-profile case of Austria's denial of its past came to the fore when Austrian president and former UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim was embroiled in a scandal in the early 1990s due to having been a member of the SA during the war. To this day, Austria has a harder time being frank about its Nazi past than Germany and far-right Burschenschaften still play an important role in the politics of FPÖ and to some extent ÖVP leading to occasional scandals. Post-1945 Austrian politics were dominated by "grand coalitions" between the "red" centre-left SPÖ and the "black" centre-right ÖVP. This meant that important posts in government and the civil service were shared out according to ''Proporz'' (~proportionality) among "red" and "black". Whatever the faults of this system, it helped prevent the extremely violent and unstable politics Austria had had to endure in the interwar era when "reds" and "blacks" were pitted against each other in open hostility. With the 1999 coalition between the ÖVP and the far-right FPÖ, this consensus-oriented way of making politics started to crumble, and Austrian politics has since become a lot more like the politics of other European countries. A prosperous country, Austria entered the European Monetary Union in 1999, and the euro currency replaced the schilling in 2002. Austria is also part of "borderless Europe", resulting in many students from all over the European Union studying in Austrian universities and vice versa. As the rules for entry to Austrian universities are different from those in Germany, many German students of subjects such as medicine have gone to Austria to study in the last couple of decades. This may from time to time cause friction, but this is mostly tongue-in-cheek and not all that serious. Austria is one of the most popular summer and winter holiday destinations in Europe and has the tourist industry to match it. ===Culture=== [[File:Otto of Austria funeral Poecking2.jpg|thumb|Men in traditional Tyrolean dress]] Austria is a federation. Each of its nine federal states has a unique and distinct culture. Austrians aren't easy to categorize. In fact, the main reason Austrians stand out from their European neighbors is that they don't stand out from the rest for anything in particular. Austrians are moderate in their outlook and behavior. Being at Europe's crossroads, their culture is influenced from several sides. The stereotype of the yodelling, thigh slapping, beer-swilling (schnitzel-eating) xenophobe may apply to a few individuals but it certainly doesn't apply to the majority of Austrians. The average Austrian on the street is likely to be friendly yet somewhat reserved and formal, softly spoken and well mannered, law abiding, socially conservative, rooted, family-oriented, conformist and somewhat nepotistic, a Catholic at heart, not particularly religious but a follower of tradition, well educated if not as cosmopolitan as his/her other European cousins, cynical, and equipped with a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. Austrians generally like to define themselves merely by what they are ''not''. Tourists often make the mistake of classifying Austrians as Germans, which despite a common language (well at least on paper), they are not. Arguably, Southern Germany, especially Bavaria, is a close cultural relative of Austria in many ways. Indeed, the regions of Austria are all similar to their neighbors, so you will not notice you have crossed a border, whether it be into South Tyrol in Italy, north to Bavaria or east to Hungary. Austria and Germany are sister nations and enjoy warm relations, but Mozart was Austrian, or a Salzburger for the record, not German! For most of its history, Austrians have a hard time defining their own nation; they face perhaps the most media influence from Germany but have a very different culture, especially from northern Germany. The historic minorities and individual cultures are valued, yet they have to struggle to survive. An important minority are the Carinthian Slovenes, who surprisingly voted to stay part of Austria (rather than become part of the newly formed Yugoslav state) after World War I. While this "heroic" act of "national self-preservation" was much mytholygised in the past, Jörg Haider of the far-right FPÖ got his start in politics in Carinthia by catering to SS veterans and calling into question the right of Carinthian Slovenes to have bilingual town signs in places where they form a significant part of the population - an issue that is controversial to this day as vandalised street signs show. Austria has a long history of being a multicultural country: a glance at the Vienna phone book is all you need to discover this. Ironically, it is Germany to the north that is paving the way regarding the integration of foreigners into society in Central Europe. Austria remains a largely conservative and rural country with the exception of Vienna. Indeed, the cultural conflicts and national identity are as complicated and hard to understand for many Austrians as they are for visitors! The level of personal awareness and views on this vary greatly from person to person but are generally subject to a particularly Austrian avoidance of the subject. It is best to try to see the diversity and enjoy the variety than to jump to conclusions. Hence many Austrians derive their identity from their region or ''Bundesland'' (state). For instance, typical inhabitants of Carinthia would say that they are Carinthian first and Austrian second and maybe European third. Asking what state someone is from is normally the first question Austrians ask when meeting for the first time. The fact that Austrians dislike demonstrations of national identity can, however, also be explained partly by the historical experiences Austria had during the Third Reich and especially due to the violent use of national symbols in the growing Austrofascist movement and by the far-right Freedom Party. It is also because the current state of Austria is a relatively young and loose federal republic of just 8 million people. However, the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center rates Austria as the 5th most patriotic country in the world. So Austrians do very much love their country but are unlikely to be flag-wavers. Perhaps Austria's ascendancy to the EU in 1995 and its adoption of the euro and the border-less Europe have given it a stronger sense of importance and self-worth in the greater context of Europe. Most Austrians like to enjoy the good life. They spend a lot of time eating, drinking and having a good time with friends in a cozy environment, and are therefore very hospitable. Members of the older generation can be conservative in the sense that they frown upon extremes of any shape and form and, in general, are adverse to change. They enjoy one of the highest living standards in the world and want to keep it that way. Austria has no well-defined class system. The rural and regional difference tend to be greater than in neighboring countries. Generally, the further to the west and the more rural you go, the more socially conservative people are. ===Politics=== Austria is a parliamentary federal republic consisting of nine federal states (see list below). The head of the state is the '''federal president''' (''Bundespräsident''), who is elected directly by the people for a term of six years. His/her function is mainly representative, however, and the '''federal chancellor''' (''Bundeskanzler''), elected by a majority of the lower chamber of the parliament, runs most of the day-to-day politics. The Austrian parliament consists of two chambers, the ''Nationalrat'' (National Council) as the main chamber, and the ''Bundesrat'' (Federal Council). The members of the National Council are elected every five years by popular vote, and the members of the Federal Council are elected by each of the state parliaments for 4- to 6-year terms. The composition of the Bundesrat changes after every election to a state's parliament. There are three major parties in Austria: the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), the (conservative) Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), and the (right-wing) Freedom Party (FPÖ). Historically, SPÖ and ÖVP were the two dominant forces in Austrian politics. Between the re-emergence of the Austrian Republic after World War II and the late 1980s each party usually got between 40% and 50% of the votes and governed either alone or together in 'grand coalitions' (interrupted only by a brief SPÖ-FPÖ coalition between 1983 and 1987). During that time they also divided up practically all positions of influence in Austria between them (''Proporz''). From 1990 onwards, this system began to crumble due to people's dissatisfaction with 'politics as usual' and the rise of the FPÖ under its leader Jörg Haider who introduced a new brand of anti-foreigner populism to Austrian politics. After the 1999 elections in which both SPÖ and ÖVP did dismally and the FPÖ reached second place, a new coalition was formed between ÖVP and FPÖ. As the then first and only government to include right-wing populists in the European Union, the new Austrian leadership was shunned by the heads of government of the other fourteen EU member states. In the following elections the FPÖ did badly due to internal squabbles and the fact that the reality of government could not live up to its promises. Between 2006 and 2017 Austria was again governed by a series of SPÖ-ÖVP coalitions. After elections in 2017, the ÖVP under its new leader, former foreign minister Sebastian Kurz, formed a coalition with the FPÖ. Both parties had increased their share of the vote, promising a tougher stance on migration and supposed 'islamisation' following an influx of refugees and migrants into Austria in 2015. A corruption scandal in the FPÖ led to the early breakdown of the coalition and snap elections in 2019, after which Chancellor Kurz formed a coalition with the Greens. ===Geography=== [[File:Dürnstein, center.jpg|thumb|250px|Dürnstein/Wachau]] Contrary to popular perceptions, Austria is not all about mountains. While the Alps do cover 3/4 of the country dominating the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria and Carinthia, the eastern provinces of Lower Austria, the Burgenland and the federal capital of Vienna are more similar to the geography of the neighboring Czech Republic and Hungary. This diverse mix of landscapes is packed into a relatively small area of size. Glaciers, meadows, alpine valleys, wooded foothills, gently rolling farmland, vineyards, river gorges, plains and even semi-arid steppes can be found in Austria. One quarter of Austria's population lives in Greater Vienna, a European metropolis, located where the Danube meets the easternmost fringe of the Alps, not far from the border with Slovakia and its capital Bratislava. Virtually all government, financial and cultural institutions, as well as national media and large corporations are based in Vienna, due largely to history and geography. Thus, the capital dominates Austria's cultural and political life and is clearly a world unto its own. It has little to do with the rest of mainly rural Austria and outside of Graz and Linz there really are no other large scale cities in the country. There is a playful joke told in Vorarlberg province regarding the dominance of Vienna regarding national affairs that reads, "the people of western Austria make the money and Vienna spends it." ===Climate=== Austria has a temperate continental climate. Summers last from early June to mid-September and can be hot in some years and rainy in others. Day-time temperatures in July and August are around 25°C (77°F), but can often reach 35°C (95°F). Winters are cold in the lowlands and very harsh in the Alpine region with temperatures often dropping below -10°C (14°F). Winters last from December to March (longer at higher altitudes). In the Alpine region large temperature fluctuations occur all year round and nights are chilly even in high summer. The northern Alps are generally a lot wetter than the rest of the country. The South East (Styria and Carinthia) is dry and sunny. The area around Vienna often experiences strong easterly winds. ===Electricity=== Electricity is supplied at 220 to 230 V 50&nbsp;Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter and a converter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Austria. ==Get in== ===Visa=== {{infobox|Minimum validity of travel documents|* EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as non-EU citizens who are visa-exempt (e.g. New Zealanders and Australians), need only produce a passport which is valid for the entirety of their stay in Austria. * Other nationals who are required to have a visa (e.g. South Africans), however, must produce a passport which has '''at least 3 months' validity''' beyond their period of stay in Austria. * More information about the minimum validity of travel documents is available at the [http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/ottawa/practical-advice/travelling-to-austria/entry-permits-visa.html Austrian Foreign Ministry's website].}} {{Schengen}} One of the best ways to stay in the country for longer than 90 days is to study on a study visa, for example by studying on a TEFL course. ===By plane=== There are six airports in Austria with scheduled flights. The most important international airport is [[Vienna airport]] ({{IATA|VIE}}) which has connection to most major airports of the world. In the neighbouring town of Schwechat, it's the hub of Austrian Airlines, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa. There are smaller international airports in [[Graz]], [[Innsbruck]], [[Klagenfurt]], [[Linz]], and [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]] which mainly offer connections to European destinations. For traveling to Western Austria it may make sense to fly into [[Munich airport]] ({{IATA|MUC}}). While [[Bratislava]] ({{IATA|BTS}}) does not have nearly as many connections as Munich or Vienna, it is only about 70 kilometers from Vienna and there is a direct bus service. The most common airports to visit [[Vorarlberg]] are Altenrhein (Austrian), Friedrichshafen (Ryanair) ({{IATA|FDH}}) and Zürich ({{IATA|ZRH}}) (Swiss). If visiting Austria for winter sports, choose the airport considering cost and duration for the whole trip (plane and transfer). Vienna is a 4-hour drive from the nearest medium-sized ski resort. ''See more in the Get In section of [[Winter sports in Austria#Get in|Winter sports in Austria]].'' ===By bus=== The bus is not always the cheapest way to travel, though impressive discounts for advanced bookings exist for long-distance travel (as far as from Warsaw for {{EUR|1}}). The bus may also be the cheapest option if you want to travel at short notice or if you have large amounts of luggage. Bus travel is especially interesting for those coming from the East as there are many buses into [[Vienna]] and they are often faster than trains. Information about their assorted services and pricing is can be found in [[Vienna#By bus|that section]]. Most of the companies that run [[Intercity buses in Germany]] also serve major Austrian cities. '''[http://www.eurolines.at Eurolines Austria]''' is the largest operator and organizer of bus travel in Austria though many services are not included in their schedules. '''[http://www.flixbus.com Flixbus]''', the biggest fish in the German Intercity Bus pond and now a major player in most of Europe serves a couple of international routes through and into Austria. ===By car=== [[File:Europabruecke von osten.jpg|thumb|Europabrücke (Europe bridge) on the A13/E45 motorway between Innsbruck and the Italian border, an important north–south route across the Alps]] Austria and all its neighbouring countries are Schengen members so in theory there are no border controls. For using the ''Autobahnen'' or ''Schnellstraßen'', a vignette, or tax sticker, must be purchased and displayed on the wind-shield. Costs are {{EUR|86.40}} for one year, {{EUR|25.90}} for 2 months, or {{EUR|8.90}} for 10 days and can be purchased at most service stations before the border and at the border. Some major tunnels have an additional toll of between {{EUR|4}} and {{EUR|10}}. On some Saturdays in July and August expect traffic jams on the motorways between Germany, Austria and Italy when millions of German tourists head south at the beginning of school vacations. A delay of about 2 hours is not unusual. The motorway A10 between Salzburg and Villach is especially notorious. It's best to avoid those Saturdays. ==== From Germany ==== * Motorway A8 from [[Munich]] to [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]]. * Motorway A93 from [[Rosenheim]] via [[Kufstein]] to [[Innsbruck]], [[Tyrol]]. * E43 (A96) from Leutkirch via Wangen to [[Bregenz]], [[Vorarlberg]]. * Motorway A3/E56 from [[Regensburg]] via [[Passau]] to [[Linz]], [[Upper Austria]]. ==== From Italy ==== * Motorway A23 to [[Villach]], [[Carinthia]]. * E45 via Brenner to [[Innsbruck]], [[Tyrol]]. Considering the overall limited distances, for most Italians residing in the north, an excellent solution is to reach Austria by car. From Bolzano, Innsbruck is only an hour and a half away, while it takes about 3 hours to reach Salzburg from both Bolzano and Udine. Vienna, on the other hand, is a little further away, considering about 5 and a half hours from Bolzano, 6 hours from Venice and 8 from Milan. Some of the Italy-Austria border crossings are famous for cycling enthusiasts and high mountain lovers, such as the Resia pass, the Rombo pass and the Vizze pass, while the borders between Friuli and the Austrian region of Carinthia are less traveled: they are the Monte Croce Carnico pass, the Pramollo pass and the Coccau pass, near Tarvisio, where the A23 motorway ends. In detail, the active crossings throughout the year between Italy and Austria are: Brenner Pass, along the A22 motorway (or the state road 12), connecting Bolzano to Innsbruck; Passo Resia, starting from Merano, leads to the border between Austria and Switzerland along state roads 38 and 40; Passo del Tarvisio, along the A23 motorway and once in Austria the A2, connects Udine to Villach; Passo di San Candido which connects Dobbiaco to Lienz via the state road 49; Passo di Monte Croce Carnico, along the SS 52bis it connects Tolmezzo with Mauthen; Passo di Pramollo, reachable by exiting the A23 in Pontebba. There are also two seasonal passes, usually closed from November to May, namely: Passo Stalle connects the Anterselva valley with the Defereggental in East Tyrol; the Passo del Rombo, north of Merano, along the provincial road 44bis. ==== From Slovenia ==== * E61 from [[Ljubljana]] to [[Villach]], [[Carinthia]] (via Karawankentunnel). * E57 from [[Maribor]] to [[Graz]], [[Styria]]. ==== From Hungary ==== * Motorway M1 (E60) from [[Budapest]] to [[Vienna]] (Hegyeshalom-Nickelsdorf Border Crossing) ==== From Slovakia ==== * Motorway D4 (E58) from [[Bratislava]] to Vienna (Jarovce-Kittsee Border Crossing) ===By train=== :''See also'' [[rail travel in Europe]] Austria has plenty of connections with all its neighbours daily. Every neighbouring country (even Liechtenstein) has trains to and from Austria at least hourly. Many (Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland) even more frequently. The ÖBB (Austrian Railways) operate [[high-speed rail|high-speed]] ''ICE'' and ''RailJet'' trains in cooperation with railways of neighboring countries like Deutsche Bahn or Česke Dráhy from cities like [[Zürich]], [[Munich]], [[Frankfurt]], [[Passau]], [[Prague]] and [[Budapest]]. [[Vienna]] has a direct railjet connection from [[Venice]] and from Brussels via Cologne and Frankfurt airport. ''Eurocity'' trains are the next fastest trains available as well as the trains connecting the bigger Austrian cities called ''Intercity''. Regional trains called ''EURegio'' and ''Regionalzug'' are also available from all 8 of Austria's neighbours. Vienna is the largest railway hub but day and night trains from most Central European countries travel to many stops across Austria. Day trains are normally much quicker than night trains. Tickets can be purchased from certain locations to Austria via the ÖBB [http://www.oebb.at/ website]. Always compare fares from the departure or even transit countries' railways as there may be price difference even for the same train. ÖBB offers discount 'SparSchiene' tickets to and from destinations like Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, and Switzerland for a flat-rate (i.e. {{EUR|29}} for a one-way seater, {{EUR|39}} for a couchette, or {{EUR|59}} for a sleeper). There are a limited number of tickets at this price. At peak times you need to book in advance. Additional offers are available to all countries in Central Europe, although many cannot be booked online. After Germany withdrew their night train brand at the end of 2016, Austria took up the mantle of European [[sleeper trains]] and now cover most neighboring countries (and even some far-off points) at competitive rates under their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. Unique among European railways, ÖBB is acquiring new, more modern rolling stock to expand its night train service. ===From Slovakia=== * There's a pontoon bridge accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists just south of the Austrian-Czech-Slovak three-country border, between '''Hohenau an der March''' (Austria) and '''Moravský Svätý Ján''' (Slovakia). The way goes through flat countryside, is very calm and can be conveniently done by bike. Its length is approximately 6 km, of which the 4 km on the Slovak part are a completely straight invariable landscape which may feel somewhat boring. * The urban traffic company of Bratislava (DPB) runs a cross-border bus line no. 901 between '''Hainburg an der Donau''' (Austria) and '''Bratislava''' (Slovakia), with a stop also in the Austrian town of Wolfsthal. In Bratislava, the terminus is the stop ''Nový most''. * There's a pontoon ferry accessible to car-drivers and pedestrians between '''Angern an der March''' (Austria) and '''Záhorská Ves''' (Slovakia). Open 05:00-22:00. ==Get around== ===By train and bus=== [[File:Poertschach Scherzweg OEBB 1116 mit EuroCity 25012014 158.jpg|thumb|ÖBB Railjet train]] Trains are the best and most common form of mass transportation in Austria. Comfortable and moderately priced trains connect major cities and many towns; buses serve less significant towns and lakes. The two forms of transport are integrated and designed to complement each other, and intercity coaches exist but don't provide anywhere near the level of intercity rail service. Between Vienna, Linz, and Salzburg trains run every 30 minutes or even more frequently. Trains between Vienna and Graz operate hourly. The 2½-hour train ride takes you along one of the world's oldest mountain railways. 14 tunnels and 16 viaducts were built to cross the Alps. Austrian trains are operated mostly by state-owned company [http://www.oebb.at ÖBB]. The [http://www.gysev.hu Raaberbahn (GySEV)] provides some trains across the Austrian-Hungarian border and there are some short private railways with tourist trains which supplement rather than compete with the ÖBB. The only competitor to ÖBB is '''[http://www.westbahn.at WestBahn]''' on the Salzburg-Linz-Vienna line (the company shares the name of the line it runs on). Westbahn serves several inner-city stations in Vienna that are otherwise only served by commuter trains, giving travelers more flexibility. While comfort is roughly equivalent, ÖBB Intercity and Railjet trains usually have a full-service restaurant car while Westbahn trains just have a couple of vending machines. Both offer free Wi-Fi. ÖBB also operate buses (''[http://www.oebb.at/en/entdecken/intercitybus InterCityBus]'') on the [[Graz]]–[[Klagenfurt]]–[[Venice]] line because the road between these cities is much shorter than the railway. ====Train types==== * '''S''' ''(S-Bahn/Schnellbahn)'' – commuter trains offered in several regions and suburban areas * '''R''' ''(Regionalzug)'' – slow local trains, stops everywhere * '''REX''' ''(Regionalexpress)'' – fast regional trains, stop at more significant stations * '''IC''' ''(InterCity)'' – long-distance trains connecting major towns and cities. * '''EC''' ''(EuroCity)'' – international long-distance trains * '''WB''' ''(WestBahn)'' - private competitor's InterCity service, no through ticketing to other trains possible outside [[Upper Austria]]. * '''ICE''' ''(InterCityExpress)'' – German high-speed trains * '''RJ''' ''(Railjet)'' – Austria's home-grown high-speed trains - unlike ICE they are locomotive hauled and can carry bikes On suburban and regional trains there is normally only second class. On ICE, IC and EC trains there are two classes. The RailJet offers three classes: ''Economy'' (second class), ''First Class'', and ''Business Class''. ====Tickets==== [[File:Salzburg - Hauptbahnhof (11629240915).jpg|thumb|At Salzburg main rail station. To the left, a German DB train, to the right an Austrian ÖBB train]] The ÖBB sell domestic tickets using a price based only upon distance traveled, regardless of when you buy the ticket and which train you take. Base fare is rather expensive, but Austrian Railways offer some interesting [[#Discounts|discounts]]. If you buy a ticket from Salzburg to Vienna, that ticket is valid for any train that takes you to Vienna, even for a foreign train stopping inside Austria. (Exception being any train operated by WestBahn, you'll recognize these trains by their white livery with bright green and blue stripes.) Tickets can be ordered (and paid for) on the web, including itineraries coving connecting trains and involving narrow-gauge, privately operated, railways (like in the Zillertal valley). You can also reserve seats for a small fee: that is definitely recommended if you plan to travel with luggage, or if you're traveling as a family or other group and want to be sure you can sit together. Tickets ordered online should be printed and presented to the conductor onboard upon request. They should be printed since they will be barcode-scanned and stamped. There are ticket machines at all sizable train stations and onboard some regional trains. When boarding regional trains you are required to have purchased a ticket before boarding, if it is possible to buy a ticket via railway office or vending machine at the station you are departing from. (This includes most stations. These stations are marked with '''SB''' in all ÖBB timetables). Ticket machines do not display or print itineraries, and many train stations only display basic timetables. It is best to find an itinerary on the Austrian Railways website trip planner. Stations also provide pamphlets with detailed timetables, but they assume that you know which line to board to get to your destination and can only be obtained during office hours. Rail passes, ÖBB tickets and VORTEILScard are '''not''' valid on '''WestBahn'''; buy tickets on-line or on board. Westbahn generally offers fewer discounted tickets than ÖBB, but their full-fare, flexible ticket prices are generally cheaper than the equivalent ticket on ÖBB. Unlike ÖBB, it's fine to purchase a ticket on board the train, but this incurs a {{EUR|1}} surcharge. Seat reservations are free with purchase of a ticket. If you plan to combine your trip on WestBahn with a journey on ÖBB or another operator, through tickets are not available; you will have to work out the connection yourself and purchase two separate tickets. Besides the added hassle, this produces the further downside that you are ''not'' guaranteed the validity of your ticket in case a delay on one operator makes you miss your trip on the other and you may have problems claiming EU guaranteed passenger rights claims. ====Discounts==== * '''[https://www.oebb.at/en/angebote-ermaessigungen/sparschiene SparSchiene]''' are cheap tickets offered between major cities both domestically and internationally. These tickets aren't based on distance, rather they're cheapest when booking well in advance online and are tied to a specific train run and time. Though this offer can be very tempting, especially for those without the VORTEILScard, do consider that they provide less flexibility than regular tickets and are not refundable or changeable and are often sold-out at popular times. For instance SparSchiene tickets from Salzburg to Klagenfurt can be had for {{EUR|9}} in second class, compared to {{EUR|39}} regular price, or {{EUR|18}} with VORTEILScard. * '''[http://www.oebb.at/en/Customer_cards/VORTEILScard/index.jsp VORTEILScard]''' gets you a 50% reduction on any domestic rail ticket (depending on the train and whether you buy it online, at a ticket machine or at a counter) and 15% off on cross-border trains in Europe (so called RailPlus discount). The VC is also valid for private railways, except the rack and WestBahn railways. The cards are issued for one year, first by preliminary paper ticket (printed on the spot and valid for the first two months). A plastic ID card is send out by mail, usually within two weeks of original purchase. The VC is available at all ÖBB station ticket offices and counters. You will need your passport to fill out the form and purchase your VORTEILScard. A photo is no longer needed, so always have an ID with you to prove your identity. For one year: ** VORTEILScard (regular) costs {{EUR|99}} and {{EUR|66}} if you buy it online. ** VORTEILScard Jugend costs {{EUR|19}} for those under 26 years. ** VORTEILScard Senior costs {{EUR|29}} for men and women from 65 years. ** Persons with limited physical mobility or handicaps (for instance the visually impaired) are eligible for certain other versions of the VORTEILScard at extremely nominal prices, although getting these with foreign, or worse-yet non-EU, documents can be a challenge. (Nonetheless you are eligible to have the seat reservation fee waived.) A ticket from Vienna to Salzburg (one way) cost regular {{EUR|56}} and with the VORTEILScard {{EUR|28}} - so if you are under 26, the card is profitable with one ride! * '''[http://www.oebb.at/en/Tickets/Groups/Group_ticket/index.jsp Group discount]''' for 2 people or more gives you 5-30% discount. Children, youths up to 18 years and youths with VORTEILScard <26 pay half of the reduced fare. * '''[https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/schueler-gruppen/einfach-raus-ticket.html Einfach-Raus-Ticket]''' can be used by groups of 2-5 people, regardless of age, for unlimited train travel during one day on all Austrian regional trains (categories S, R and REX) and trains run by the operator Raaberbahn. It's valid from 09:00 on weekdays (from midnight on weekends) till 03:00 the following day. The tickets start from {{EUR|35}} for two and costs {{EUR|4}} per additional person, while bringing bikes costs an additional {{EUR|9}}. ===By car=== [[File:Hinweiszeichen 22.svg|thumb|Standard speed limits in Austria]] [[File:Edelweissspitze to Hochtor.jpg|thumb|The Grossglockner High Alpine Road]] Rural or sparsely populated regions in Austria are easier to explore by car as bus services can be infrequent. Many popular spots in the mountains are accessible only by car or on foot/ski. Renting a car for a couple of days is a good way to go off the beaten track. Driving in Austria is normally quite pleasant as the country is small and the roads are in good condition, not congested and offer fantastic scenery. Beware of dangerous drivers, however: Austrians are generally a very law-abiding bunch, but behind a wheel, they seem to make an exception to their considerate attitude. Comprehensive maps of Austria, specific regions within Austria (including city maps), as well as maps from neighbouring countries can be bought at any petrol station. Expect to pay around {{EUR|7}} for one map. As in many European cities, parking in cities costs money on work days. Usually those parking zones are marked by blue lines on the street. Some cities (such as [[Vienna]]) have area-wide zones not denotated by blue lines. Fees vary from town to town as do the fines, which are charged if you have no valid ticket, generally between {{EUR|20}} and {{EUR|30}}. Tickets can be usually bought from kiosks, some cities (such as [[Graz]]) have ticket machines on the street. A cheap alternative is to park your car a bit outside of the town in parking garages called ''Park and Ride'', and take public transit from there. Those facilities can be found in any bigger city. Travelling on Austrian motorways (''Autobahnen'') or ''Schnellstraßen'' means you have to pay tolls. If your vehicle is under 3500&nbsp;kg in weight, you have to buy a ''Vignette'' toll pass, in advance, which can be purchased at any petrol station or at the border. ''Vignetten'' can be bought for 10 days ({{EUR|8.30}}), 2 months ({{EUR|24.20}}) or 1 year ({{EUR|80.60}}; valid until January of the following year) (2012). The fact that there is neither a Vignette for a single day nor for two weeks is not a bug - it's a feature - most Germans passing through on the way to and from Italy spend two weeks there - the way the Vignette is designed ensures maximum revenue from those transiting. Vehicles heavier than 3500&nbsp;kg must instead purchase a ''GO-Box'', a transponder which deducts tolls as the vehicles travel along the Autobahn or Schnellstraße. The cost the GO-Box is {{EUR|5}} and tolls can either be prepaid ({{EUR|75}} initially, followed by increments of {{EUR|50}} to recharge) or paid through an invoice at a later date. Rates vary from {{EUR|0.15}} to {{EUR|0.39}}/km based on number of axles, with extra charges paid based on time of day and for certain Autobahnen. Driving a car on a motorway without a ''vignette'' is punished with either payment of a substitute toll of {{EUR|120}} ({{EUR|65}} for motorcycles) (that allows one to travel on the motorways for that day and the day immediately following) or a fine of upwards of {{EUR|300}}, and if the fine is not paid on the spot, valuables may be seized from your vehicle and person to ensure that the fine is paid. You must affix the ''vignette'' to the front windscreen of your vehicle, preferably in the top centre or on one of the driver's side corners, otherwise it is '''not''' valid, a common mistake made by foreigners in Austria. The motorway police regularly check for '''Vignetten'''. Driving without a valid GO-Box, if required, costs {{EUR|220}}, and setting an incorrect toll class carries a {{EUR|110}} substitute toll. {{infobox|What not to do with a Vignette|Do '''not''', under any circumstances, share a ''vignette'' with another vehicle, as doing so renders the ''vignette'' '''invalid''' (and the sticker is designed to show if it has been invalidated in this manner). The penalty for doing so doubles the substitute toll fee or incurs a fine of up to {{EUR|3000}}, and payment may be guaranteed with the seizure of valuables from your car.}} Additional tolls are payable on certain roads, especially mountain passes, which you need to pay in bank notes (not coins) or with credit card. An example is at Brenner Pass, right before the A13 enters Italy, where a toll of at least {{EUR|7.95}} is collected each way. The speed limits are {{kmh|130}} on Autobahnen and {{kmh|100}} on Schnellstraßen and Bundesstraßen. Expect limits otherwise of {{kmh|50-80}}. Sometimes, there is a potentially confusing "IG-L" text at the bottom of the speed limit screens, which is shorthand for "Immissionsschutzgesetz Luft" (Air Pollution Control Act) and actually means '''higher fines''' for speeding; [https://www.greenoptimistic.com/speeding-tickets-austria-skyrocket-disobey-pollution-control-warnings-20131125 see]. The "IG-L" text it is often misunderstood by foreigners as a restriction (e.g. speed limit only applies to trucks), who might later receive an unusually high fine at their home address if they are from an EU country. Headlights should be switched on at all times. Rules on Autobahnen are very similar to the rules in Germany. For example, you may not pass on the right, and the minimum speed limit is {{kmh|60}} (vehicles unable to travel 60&nbsp;km/h are not admitted onto the Autobahn). The one big and obvious difference is that there is a general speed limit of 130 km/h (same as in all neighboring countries except Germany) which will be enforced the same way as any other speed limit. Take special care when '''[[Winter driving|driving in winter]]''', especially in the mountains (and keep in mind that winter lasts from September to May in the higher parts of the Alps and snowfall is in general possible at any time of the year). Icy roads kill dozens of inexperienced drivers every year. Avoid speeding and driving at night and make sure the car is in a good condition. Motorway bridges are particularly prone to ice. Slow down to 80&nbsp;km/h when going over them. Winter tires are mandatory between November 1 and April 15, and studded winter tyres allowed October 1 to May 31. During winter season most rental cars are equipped with winter tyres, an additional fee may be charged. (Some rental companies use all season tires, in such a case you might be able to rationalize this fee away.) Use of winter tyres is strongly recommended by Austrian motoring clubs. When there is snowfall, winter tyres or snow chains are required by law on some mountain passes, and occasionally also on motorways. This is indicated by a round traffic sign depicting a white tire or chain on a blue background. It is always a good idea to take a pair of snow chains and a warm blanket in the boot. Drivers often get stuck in their car for several hours and sometimes suffer from hypothermia. Contrary to popular belief there is no need to rent an off-road vehicle in winter (though a 4x4 is helpful). In fact, small, lightweight cars are better at tackling narrow mountain roads than sluggish off-road vehicles. Virtually all roads in Austria open to the public are either covered in tarmac or at the least even surfaced. The problems normally encountered are ice and steepness, not unevenness. When driving downhill the only remedy against sliding are snow chains no matter what vehicle you are inside. Petrol is cheaper in Austria than in some neighboring countries but is still more expensive than in America. ===By plane=== Although you'll miss out most of the stunning Austrian Landscape, it is possible to travel by plane within Austria. Domestic flights normally cost in the region of {{EUR|300-500}} return, Austrian Airlines offers limited tickets for {{EUR|99}} (Redtickets) but they have to be booked usually 2–3 months in advance. Since the country is small, the total journey time is unlikely to be shorter than by rail or car. As a matter of fact, even Austrian Airlines now codeshares with ÖBB for some "feeder flights". In other words, fly only if you are on a business trip. These domestic airports are served by airlines like Austrian Airlines (AUA): * [[Graz]] (Thalerhof), servicing eastern [[Styria]] and southern [[Burgenland]] * [[Innsbruck]] (Kranebitten), servicing [[Tyrol]] * [[Klagenfurt]] ([[Wörthersee]]-Airport), servicing [[Carinthia]] * [[Linz]] (Hörsching), servicing [[Upper Austria]] * [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]] (Wals), servicing Salzburg and [[Berchtesgaden]] ([[Bavaria]]) * [[Vienna]] (Schwechat), servicing [[Vienna]] and [[Lower Austria]] Here are international airports serving western Austria: * [[St Gallen|Altenrhein Airport]] ([[Switzerland]]), servicing [[Vorarlberg]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Eastern Switzerland]], and [[Lake Constance]] area * [[Friedrichshafen]] ([[Germany]]), servicing [[Vorarlberg]], [[Baden-Württemberg]] and [[Lake Constance]] area ==Talk== {{See also|German phrasebook}} The national official language of Austria is '''German''' which, in its national standard variety, known as '''Austrian (Standard) German''' (Österreichisches (Hoch)deutsch) is generally identical to the German used in Germany, with some significant vocabulary differences (many of which concern kitchen language or the home) and a rather distinct accent. Most Austriacisms are loanwords from Austro-Bavarian, even though languages of the neighbouring countries have influenced as well. Other languages have some official status in different localities (e.g., Slovenian in Carinthia, Burgenland Croatian and Hungarian in Burgenland). Some examples for different vocabulary in Austrian German: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Austria ! Germany ! English |- |der Jänner |der Januar |January |- | der Topfen | der Quark | the curd |- | die Marille | die Aprikose | the apricot |- | die Fleischhauerei | die Metzgerei | the butcher's shop |- | das Obers | die Sahne | the cream |- | der Erdapfel | die Kartoffel | the potato |- | der Polster | das Kissen | the pillow |} The first language of almost all Austrians, however, is not Standard German, but instead local dialects of '''Austro-Bavarian''' German (Boarisch) (also spoken as a first language by many in Bavaria and South Tyrol, Italy), with the exception of in Vorarlberg where it is replaced by [[Swiss-German phrasebook|'''Alemannic''']] (Alemannisch) (also the first language of the locals in German-speaking Switzerland and Liechtenstein, plus largely in Baden-Württemberg, especially in the southern parts, and partly in Alsace, France). Both these dialects belong to the Upper German family, but in extreme cases are only partially mutually intelligible to each other and Standard German, and especially in the larger cities almost everyone will be able to communicate in Standard German as well, if only when speaking to foreigners, (including Northern Germans). Most Austrians can understand another region's dialect but have the hardest time in Vorarlberg because it's Alemannic-speaking. English is widely spoken, and the only area most tourists have linguistic problems with is in translating menus. In rural places, however, older people sometimes don't speak English, so it can help to learn a few basic German or Austro-Bavarian phrases if travelling to such places. Italian is widespread in the parts of Austria bordering [[Italy]] like the Tyrol, even though the majority language on the Italian side (except in Bolzano, the region's capital) is still German (Austro-Bavarian in practice). As a result of post-World War II immigration to Austria, in the large cities you will certainly encounter native speakers of [[Bosnian]]/[[Croatian]]/[[Serbian]] and [[Turkish]]. In general, when speaking German, Austrians tend to pronounce the vowels longer and use a pronunciation which is regional, yet genuine, elegant and melodic; and some even regard it as the beautiful form of German. Also, the "ch", "h" and "r" are not as harshly pronounced as in Germany, making the accent much more mild in nature. == See == {{infobox|Tips on how to save money|* Many museums and other attractions categorise everyone under 19 as a child. At some attractions, such as the Hofburg and Schoenbrunn Palaces in Vienna, all visitors under 19 pay admission charges at '''a much lower rate''', whilst at others, such as the Natural History and Kunsthistorisches Museums in Vienna, those under 19 can even enter '''free of charge''' (they may be requested to produce photographic official identification to verify their age). * If you are a '''student''', make sure that you have a student card or other proof of your student status as many museums and attractions offer reduced admission charges for students (e.g. the Hofburg and Schoenbrunn Palaces).}} Summer and winter, large flocks of tourists are drawn to Austria's '''mighty mountainous scenery'''. With no less than 62% of the country at an altitude of 500m or more, it's hard to miss the stunning snow-covered peaks and green valleys. Depending on the season, you'll find green mountain meadows or white landscapes as far as you can see, but either way, you won't be disappointed by the grand views. Highlights include for example the '''High Mountain National Park''' in the Zimmertal Alps, with peaks up to 3476m, narrow gorges and steep cliffs. '''National Park Thayatal''' combines beautiful valley landscapes with a variety of castles and ruined fortresses. The country's highest peak is called Grossglockner and is located on the border between Carinthia and the East Tyrol. To get a good view, the [[Hohe Tauern National Park#Q694270|Grossglockner High Alpine Road]], with its gorgeous panorama's comes highly recommended. At the feet of mountain peaks you'll find luscious valleys, including the lovely '''Villgratental'''. The river Danube created some beautiful valley landscapes, where you'll now find famous vineyards. '''[[Wachau]]''' and '''[[Dunkelsteinerwald]]''' in Lower Austra are fine (and protected) examples. To make the image complete, the valley landscapes and hillsides are dotted with countless '''picturesque villages'''. [[Image:ViennaGrabenWT.jpg|thumb|230px|Graben - [[Vienna]]]] Besides all that rustic, tranquil nature and countryside, Austria has a whole other side too. As one of Europe's former great powers, Austria boasts a wealth of majestic architecture and historic structures. As it was long a centre of power in the Holy Roman Empire, you'll find not only palaces and magnificent city architecture but also grand cathedrals, monasteries and churches. '''[[Vienna]]''', the country's capital and most popular destination, is packed with Medieval and Baroque structures. '''Schönbrunn Palace''' with its 1441 rooms is the absolute highlight, and every little girls' princess dream. Its zoo, '''Tiergarten Schönbrunn''', is the oldest in the world. The 12th century '''St. Stephen's Cathedral''' is the most prominent religious building. '''[[Salzburg]]''', birthplace of Mozart, combines delightful Alpine surroundings with a beautifully preserved historic centre. The same goes for '''[[Innsbruck]]''', at the heart of [[Tyrol]]. The '''Mariazell Basilica''' in [[Mariazell]] is one of the country's most visited attractions and an important pilgrimage destination. Similar to Schönbrunn Palace is '''Schloss Esterházy''' in [[Eisenstadt]], which is situated in the most eastern province. It's said to be one of Austria's most beautiful baroque castles. Neusiedler See, a national park, is also worth seeing in this region. == Do == ===Skiing and snowboarding=== {{see also|Winter sports in Austria}} Austria is a traditional destination for [[downhill snowsports]], as well as other winter sports. ===Cycle touring=== {{see also|Cycling in Europe}} Austria is well known for its scenic cycle routes along its largest rivers. Though Austria is a mountainous country, cycle routes along rivers are flat or gently downhill, and therefore suitable even for casual cyclists. The most famous route is the Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna, one of the most popular cycle paths in Europe, drawing large crowds of cyclists from all over the world each summer. Other rivers with well-developed cycle routes are the Inn, Drau, Moell and Mur. Most routes follow a combination of dedicated cycle paths, country lanes, and traffic calmed roads, and are well suited for children. ===Music=== {{see also|European classical music}} [[File:Wien - Musikverein, großer Saal.JPG|thumb|The Big Hall at Wiener Musikverein, the site for the traditional New Year concert]] Many visitors come to experience Austria's musical heritage. Salzburg and Vienna offer world renowned opera, classical music and jazz at moderate prices, but performances of high standards are also widely available throughout the rest of the country. There are dozens of Summer festivals for all tastes, the most famous being the avant-garde Salzburg festival (''Salzburger Festspiele'') but because they're aimed at tourists prices can be high. Austria's strong musical tradition is not confined to classical music alone. Austrian folk music (''Volksmusik'') is an integral part of rural Austria, and is said to have influenced many of the nation's big composers. In the Alps almost every village has its own choir or brass band (''Blasmusik''), and you'll often see groups of friends sitting down to sing ''Lieder'' in rural pubs. Traditional Alpine instruments are the accordion and zither. In Vienna a type of melancholic violin music known as ''Schrammelmusik'' is often performed in Restaurants and ''Heurigen''. ===Movies=== Austria has quite a special kind of cinematic culture, that is worth taking notice of as a tourist. Many films star celebrities from cabaret, a kind of staged comedy popular in Austria. Most of these movies are characterized by their rather cynical and sometimes bizarre black humour, usually portraying members of Vienna's lower or middle class. Josef Hader, Roland Düringer, Reinhard Nowak or Alfred Dorfer are among the most outstanding actors here. Recommendations include ''Indien'' (1993), ''Muttertag'' (1993), ''Hinterholz 8'' (1998), ''Komm, süßer Tod'' (2000) and ''Silentium'' (2004). Popular directors are Harald Sicheritz, Michael Haneke and Ulrich Seidl. Haneke received positive international praise for his films ''Die Klavierspielerin'' (2001), based on the novel by nobel-prize winning author Elfriede Jelinek and ''Caché'' (2005). Seidl received various awards for his drama ''Hundstage'' (2001). Also, the 1949 classic ''The Third Man'' was shot in Vienna, and is regularly shown in Vienna's Burg Kino. ===Hiking=== It is normally safe to hike without a guide in the Austrian Alps, as there is a dense network of marked trails and mountain shelters. However, a few lethal incidents do happen every year as a result of carelessness. Walkers are strongly advised not to stray off the trails and not to hike in bad weather or without suitable equipment. Before setting off, always check with the local tourist office whether the trail corresponds to your abilities. Also, check the weather forecast. Sudden thunderstorms are frequent and are more likely to happen in the afternoon. A rule of thumb is that if you haven't reached the summit by noon, it's time to give up and return to shelter. Though the scenery is by all accounts majestic, don't expect an empty wilderness. The Alps can be very crowded with mountaineers, especially in high season (there are even traffic jams of climbers on some popular mountains). Littering is a no-no in all of Austria, but especially in the mountains, and you will enrage fellow walkers if you're seen doing it. If you really want to show respect, pick up any litter you happen to see in your path and dispose of it at the end of your hike (it's a bit of an unwritten rule). Long-distance trails are marked with the Austrian flag (red-white-red horizontal stripes) painted onto rocks and tree trunks. Most trails and mountain huts are maintained by the Austrian Alpine Club. Some are run by other equivalent organizations, such as the German, Dutch and Italian Alpine Clubs. Mountain huts are meant to be shelters, not hotels. Though they are normally clean and well-equipped, standards of food and accommodation are basic. Don't expect a high level of customer service either. Blankets are provided, but bringing a thin sleeping bag is mandatory for hygienic reasons. During the high season (August), it's a good idea to book in advance. Mountain huts will not turn anyone down for the night, but if they're full, you'll have to sleep on the floor. Prices for the night are usually around {{EUR|10-20}} (half for Alpine Club members), but meals and drinks are quite expensive, as everything has to be carried up from the valley, often by helicopters or on foot. For the same reason, there are no trash cans in or near huts. Electricity and gas are hard to bring there, too, so warm showers (if available at all) have to be paid for. Some huts don't even have running water, this means pit latrines. As mentioned above, mountain huts are very useful for hikers, they mostly have a heated common room and they are very romantic, but there is nothing more than necessary. Detailed hiking maps showing the location of marked trails and shelters can be purchased online from the [http://www.alpenverein.at Austrian Alpine Society]. ===Lakes=== Austria has many lakes. Normally they are very clean, so you can swim in them. In winter you can use them for ice skating. In some times you have to pay a few to get on the lakeside. You can often find much information on the internet. Normally the place is very clean and often there is a camping place nearby. It's good to take your own towel with you. Near the grass fields you can often find a little shop, which sells different kinds of snacks, ice cream and drinks. At bigger lakes you can also find the Wasserrettung (safety in the water). They can help you in case of emergency or other problems. Lakes are a great way to spend your leisure time. Austrians normally spend the whole day at the place. Some popular lakes are the Wörthersee, Wolfgangsee, Attersee and the Neusiedler See. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} Austria is a cash-oriented society. It is common to see bills being settled with €200 and €500 notes. Street vendors or railway attendants might not have change so casinos, department stores, and large grocery stores are the best options to spend these. The best rates for changing money are offered by banks. Some banks will only exchange money for their account holders, and they usually add an exchange fee ranging from €3 to €6, or more when changing large amounts. Withdrawing money from the ubiquitous ATMs is also a viable option, especially if large amounts of cash are needed. The legacy currency, the Schilling, can still be exchanged for euros indefinitely, but not all banks may offer this service. ===Prices=== The prices are comparable with [[Western Europe]]an countries, and a bit higher than the USA. The general sales tax of 20% is included in prices but lower sales taxes applies to certain services and mainly food. A can of Coke will cost you about {{EUR|0.55}}, a good meal {{EUR|15}}. Prices in tourist areas ([[Tyrol]], [[Vienna]], [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]], Zell am See) are a lot higher than the averages. B&B accommodation and restaurants in towns and rural areas are quite cheap. ===Shops=== [[File:Graz-Münzgrabenstraße8.jpg|thumb|Gift shop in [[Graz]]]] Shops are generally open from 08:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sundays except for gas station shops (expensive), shops at railway stations and restaurants. Especially in rural areas smaller shops may close around noon on Saturdays. Some also may be closed between 12:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. paying by credit card is not as common as in the rest of Europe or as in the [[United States]] but all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club) are accepted at almost every gas station and at bigger shops, especially in shopping malls. In smaller towns and villages you normally find one or two small shops or bakeries, which carry nearly everything, called "Greißler", although they are under threat from bigger shopping centers. ===ATMs=== ATMs in Austria are called '''Bankomat'''. They are widespread and you will find them even in smaller, rural villages. Many shops (and some restaurants too) offer the service to pay directly with an ATM card. The majority of ATMs accept cards from abroad. All Bankomats in Austria can easily identified by a sign showing a ''green stripe above a blue stripe''. Usually no fees will be charged, but the company Euronet charges {{EUR|1.90}} per withdrawal. ===Tipping=== In Austria, [[tipping]] is common and, although legally not mandatory, often considered as socially obligatory. Giving 5% to 10% of the total amount is common; more signals exceptionally good service. Rounding to a multiple of a Euro is common, for low sums the amount paid is often a multiple of 50 cents (i.e. a bill of {{EUR|7.80}} can be paid as {{EUR|8}} or {{EUR|8.50}}). Tipping is not practised when the goods are exchanged over the counter (i.e. in fast-food restaurants or at street stalls). Traditionally, the owner of a restaurant does not receive a tip. A tip is known in the German language as ''Trinkgeld'', which literally translates as 'money for drink'. It is also common practice to tip other service employees, like taxi drivers or hair dressers. Attempting to tip any kind of government employee may be perceived as a bribe and will get you in trouble. ===Bargaining=== Bargaining is not common throughout Austria except at flea markets. It may be okay to ask for a discount, but accept No as an answer. ===What gifts to take home=== * '''Eiswein''' (ice wine)—see [[#Drink|Drink]] section * '''Marillenmarmelade''' (Apricot Jam) * '''Pumpkin Seed Oil''' a speciality from the southern region [[Styria]] * '''Manner Schnitten''' Popular sweets in pink package available almost everywhere. * '''Salzburger Mozartkugeln''' chocolate balls with marzipan in the middle ====For children==== * '''Haba''' wooden toys ==Eat== [[File:Wiener Schnitzel at Gasthaus Joainig (lightened).jpg|thumb|Wiener Schnitzel with potatoes]] Austrian food is distinctive and delicious, and is traditionally of the stodgy, hearty "meat and dumplings" variety. '''Wiener Schnitzel''' (a bread-crumbed and fried veal escalope) is something of a national dish, and '''Knödel''' are a kind of dumpling which can be made either sweet or savory according to taste. In Vienna the '''Tafelspitz''' (boiled beef with potatoes and horseradish - it's classier than it sounds) is traditionally served on Sundays, and is normally accompanied by clear broth with dumplings and herbs. Apart from these, Austria is renowned for its pastries and desserts, the most well-known of which is probably the '''Apfelstrudel'''. '''[[Bread]]''' (''Brot'') is taken seriously in Austria. Almost every village has its own bakery, offering a large choice of freshly baked sweet and savoury rolls daily from 06:00. Rye bread ('''Vollkornbrot''', '''Bauernbrot''') is the traditional staple food among peasants. If this is too heavy for you, try the common white bread roll ('''Semmel'''). Somewhat surprisingly, it is easier to find good bread outside of Vienna, where the baking industry hasn't yet come to be dominated by industrial scale chain shops. Some Austrians have a habit of eating sweet flour-based dishes (''Mehlspeise'') for a main course once a week. Varieties include ''Kaiserschmarren'', ''Marillenknoedel'', and ''Germknoedel''. The best advice is to dive into the menu and give it a go - there are no nasty surprises! ===Restaurants=== If you want to try out traditional Austrian food go for a ''Gasthaus'' or ''Gasthof'', which serve traditional food for reasonable prices. Usually they offer various options of set lunch including a soup and a main dish and in some cases a dessert too. They are typically priced at {{EUR|5-7}} (except for very touristy areas). Menus are written in German, though some of the restaurants have English menus as well. Keep in mind that tipping is expected throughout all restaurants in Austria. Rounding up the price given on the bill is usually enough tip. ====Paying==== In Austrian restaurants you must ask to pay. Get the attention of your server and say: "zahlen, bitte" (the bill, please). They will then bring you the check, or tell you the amount of the bill verbally. Then, the proper way to pay in Austria is to give your cash and say the amount you wish to pay, including tip. To tip it is appropriate to round up, or to round up +50 cents or {{EUR|1}} of the cost for each person (should equal about 5-10% for a full meal). Servers are not dependent on tips, and it is not appropriate to tip a large amount. Saying "danke" (thank you) when paying, means keep the change! Alternatively, you can say the amount of the bill plus your tip and you'll only get change above that amount (for instance, if you pay with a {{EUR|20}} bill, the amount is {{EUR|16.50}} and you say "Siebzehn Euro" (seventeen euro), the server will give you {{EUR|3}} change and keep the {{EUR|0.50}} as tip). ===Local specialties=== * If you have the chance to try '''Kletzennudeln''' you should definitely do it. They are an exceptional Carinthian specialty you can very rarely get anywhere: sweet noodles filled with dried pears and soft cheese. The best Kletzennudeln are handmade with minced dried pears, rather than the lower quality versions which use pear powder. * Salads can be made with '''Kernöl''' (green pumpkin seed oil), a Styrian specialty. Even though it looks frightening (dark green or dark red, depending on lighting conditions) it has an interesting nutty taste. A bottle of good, pure Styrian Kernöl is very expensive (around {{EUR|10-20}}), but maybe one of the most Austrian things to take home. Beware of cheap Kernöl, sometimes sold as "Salatöl". Be sure to seal the bottle appropriately, the oil expands when slightly heated and leaves ''non removable'' stains. Just in case, sunlight occasionally removes them though. Kernöl or pumpkin seed oil is also available in some online shops. === Desserts === [[File:Sachertorte2009.JPG|thumb|Sachertorte at Café Sacher]] * '''Strudel''' is a sweet layery, pastry filled with fruits, most commonly apples. * '''Sachertorte''' is chocolate torte with chocolate icing and filled with apricot jam. It should be served fresh with freshly beaten, lightly sweetened cream, which the Austrians call "Schlagobers". The original is available in Vienna in the [http://www.sacher.com/sacher/SacherCafes/_layout/index_en.jsp?strHMP=hm_a Cafe Sacher], but similar cakes are very common in many other Viennese Cafes. Cafe Sacher has several tourist-trap behaviours (such as a non-optional {{EUR|2}} coat check) and their cakes are not always the freshest. * '''Eszterházy''': Austrian torte. * '''Malakhoff''': a delicate cake made with milk and rum * '''Manner Schnitten''' are a very Viennese sweet specialty, but just the square form factor and pink packaging are really unique. You can buy them everywhere. (Maybe you've already seen these as a product placement in some Hollywood movies or for example in "Friends" and wondered what they are.) * '''Milchrahmstrudel''': milk and curd cheese strudel, served warm * '''Powidl''' is a type of savoury prune jam with alcohol, another specialty from Vienna. It makes a good present as it tastes exotic and is hard to find anywhere else in the world. ===Vegetarians=== [[Vegetarianism]] is slowly gaining ground in Austria, especially in bigger cities. Austrians aren't as carnivorous as the rest of their Central European neighbors; 47% of the country reports having a diverse diet with only limited amounts of meat. Most restaurants don't cater for vegetarians specifically, but you're almost certain to find meals on the menu containing no meat. As an alternative, there are vegetarian restaurants in every major city, as well as harder to find vegan or vegan-friendly places. You can get vegetarian and vegan products (e.g. tofu, soy milk, lactose-free products) in nearly all supermarkets across the country (in rural areas as well) and in many health-food shops. In more traditional or very rural restaurants, you may be viewed as eccentric if you say you are vegetarian, and it's possible that not a single meal on the menu is meat-free. This is especially true for restaurants serving traditional Austrian cuisine which relies heavily on meat—even apparent vegetable dishes such as potato salad or vegetable soup often contain meat products. Sometimes, also food clearly labeled as "vegetarian" contains fish, as vegetarianism is often equated with pescetarianism. If unsure, ask the waiting staff if there are any animal products in the dish you're about to order. Some traditional meals that are guaranteed to be vegetarian are ''Kaiserschmarren'' (sweet pieces of fluffy pancake with fruit compote), ''Germknödel'' (sweet dumpling with sour prune jam), and ''Kasnudel'' (similar to ravioli). Austria's Vegan Society maintains an updated list of vegetarian- and vegan-friendly eating places: [http://www.vegan.at/inhalt/restaurants original] and [http://translate.google.at/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.vegan.at/inhalt/restaurants translated version] ==Drink== [[File:Stroh - Austrian Rum - IMG 3452.jpg|thumb|Bottle and glass of Stroh]] [[Vienna]] is famous for its '''café''' culture, and there are coffee houses all over the city, many of which have outdoor terraces that are popular in the summer. Visit them for coffee (of course), hot chocolate and pastries. Most famous is Sacher-Torte. Austria also has some first class '''wines''', mostly whites, slightly on the acidic side. Due to its climate, Austrian reds will often be made from grape varieties such as Zweigelt or Blaufränkisch which are not familiar to many wine drinkers from outside the country, but are definitely worth trying. Wine can be drunk mixed with mineral water, called "G'spritzter" or "Spritzer". The best place to do so is at the "Heurigen" in the suburban areas of Vienna. Originally the "Heurigen" were open only in summer, but now you can have your "Spritzer" throughout the year with a little self-served snack. Locally produced wine is often inexpensive - it's easy to find a perfectly passable bottle for less than {{EUR|5}} in a supermarket. ''Sturm,'' or young wine, similar to ''federweißer'' in Germany, can be found in early autumn. It's cloudy in appearance, and while not as high in alcohol as normal wine, can be easy to overdo because it's fairly sweet and fizzy. '''Soft drinks:''' Austria has also a national soft drink called ''Almdudler''. It is lemonade with herbs. North Americans will find it similar to, but not exactly like, ginger ale. Other typical Austrian soft drinks are ''Holler'' or ''Hollundersaft''. It's a soft drink made of elderberry blossoms. The globally popular energy drink ''Red Bull'' is a license produced localisation of Krating Daeng from Thailand but is often seen as an Austrian invention and is sold everywhere. '''Beer''' in Austria is largely ubiquitous with ''Märzen'' Lager. The quality is generally very good but varies greatly between breweries, as in many other Central European countries. The best options are from a modest number of remaining regional breweries not yet bought up by Heineken. Visitors accustomed to the selection common in most larger towns in the US or UK may be underwehlemed by beer lists, even in upscale bars. There are a small number of micro-breweries around the country, offering more exotic brews such as stouts. Beer culture in Austria is not widespread, many Austrians have strong brand loyalty but don't know the difference between pilsner and lager, so don't be surprised if a bartender or server struggles to answer your questions. * '''Lagers''': decent classic "Märzen" lagers commonly available include Stiegl, Egger and Zwettler. The quality of many others including Gösser, Puntigamer, Schwechater, Wieselburger and Zipfer all now under the Heinicken umbrella has debatebly dropped. * '''Pilsners''': are normally noted with ''Pils'' or ''Spezial'', most common is Hirter Pils. * '''Dunkles''': is a rich dark brew offered by most breweries. * '''Weiße''': is wheat beer. There are several breweries and many imports from neighboring Bavaria, though its rarely found on tap. * '''Zwickl''': is unfiltered lager and the pride of several breweries. '''Schnaps''' is a type of fruit brandy served in many parts of Austria, usually after a meal. The most popular flavours are pear, apricot, and raspberry, though dozens of other flavours are available. There are three quality tiers of Schnaps: distilled, infused, and flavoured. The distilled variety is the highest quality; several brands of Austrian fruit Schnaps rank among the best in the world, but are accordingly expensive: a half-Liter bottle can cost up to {{EUR|100}}. "Real" Schnaps is made from real fruit (either distilled or infused). Beware of the cheap stuff sold in large bottles in supermarkets; this is often of the "flavoured" type - nothing more than pure ethanol mixed with artificial flavouring. If you want the real thing, go to a deli or upscale bar (if you're in a bigger city) or a ''Buschenschank'' (Farmhouse) (if you're in the countryside). However, be careful with Schnaps especially if you are not used to alcoholic drinks! '''Eiswein''' is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Eiswein is generally quite expensive due to the labour-intense and risky production process. Your best bet is to buy eiswein at Naschmarkt for {{EUR|10-15}} for 375 ml or 500 ml; more chances to find it there on weekends. Just to give an idea of prices elsewhere, ice wine sells at ''Wein & Co'' near Naschmarkt at {{EUR|24-30}} for a 375 ml bottle, and Vienna duty-free shop sells it for {{EUR|23.50}} as well. '''Stroh''' is possibly the best known Austrian spirit drink. It is classified as a kind of rum, although it's not produced of sugarcane molasses like the Caribbean "real" rum is. Coming in five versions (the strongest one having an alcohol content of 80%!), Stroh is often used as a component in cocktails like ''Jagertee'' and as a flavoring for cakes and pastries. One of the best and widely available mineral waters is '''Vöslauer''' which comes in a sparkling, light sparkling, and non-sparkling version (glass bottles served in restaurants, PET bottles can be purchased in supermarkets). Austrians often mix Vöslauer sparkling mineral water with a variety of juices in a 50/50 proportion which is then qualified with the adjective '''gespritzt''' ==Sleep== [[File:Klagenfurt Lidmanskygasse 51 Gasthaus Pirker 06072016 3733.jpg|thumb|Cozy guesthouses can be easily found in smaller cities and towns]] Although hotels can usually even be found in smaller cities they are quite expensive (even more so in bigger cities) cheaper possibilities in big cities are youth [[hostels]] and in smaller towns you can often find families renting flats in bed and breakfast style (look for ''Pension'' or ''Zimmer Frei'' signs) for {{EUR|15-25}}. In the countryside many farmers will rent out rooms for a couple of nights, both officially and unofficially. To find a place to stay, simply knock on the door of a farmhouse and ask - if they don't have a room they'll probably know someone nearby who does. You can also find a lot of camping grounds (some of them are open the whole year round) but while they are exceptionally clean and often provide additional services, they are also a bit more expensive than in other countries in [[Central Europe]]. Austrian law requires anyone to '''register''' at their resident address, even if it's only for one night and even if it's a campsite. Hotels will therefore ask you to hand over your passport or driving license and may refuse to give you accommodation if you don't have any ID on you. Don't worry too much about handing over your passport. In many countries, such a practice would raise concerns, but in Austria, it's a standard procedure. Your passport ''will'' be returned. If you stay in private accommodation for longer than about two weeks, you should obtain a document of registration (''Meldezettel'') from the local registration authority (''Bezirksamt'' or ''Meldeamt''), usually located in the town hall. This document needs to be signed by the owner or tenant of your accommodation. Failure to present this document upon departure could cause difficulties if you have stayed in the country for more than two or three months. ==Learn== Austria has many great universities, the majority of which are located in [[Vienna]], [[Graz]], and [[Innsbruck]]. A development in tertiary education is the Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences), vocational colleges that typically focus on engineering and business education with less emphasis on research than traditional universities, but a stronger view toward practice. If you plan to study in Austria go here: [http://www.help.gv.at/Content.Node/148/Seite.1480000.html] to see the requirements. If you need advice, you can contact the national students union at [http://oeh.ac.at]. ==Work== Good work is difficult to find for non-fluent German speakers. If you speak no German at all the best option is probably looking for jobs advertised ''outside'' Austria. Another possibility is giving private tutoring in foreign languages, though you are unlikely to earn a full-time income this way and it takes several months to build up a base of clients. There is plenty of unskilled work available in the tourism industry. As long as you have a work permit, finding a job can often be as easy as simply turning up at a hotel and asking. ''Seasonal'' work in large ski resorts is the most promising option. ==Stay safe== Austria is one of the safest countries in the world. According to the OECD Factbook of 2006, levels of robbery, assault, and car crime are among the lowest in the developed world, and a study by Mercer ranks Vienna as the 6th safest city in the world out of 215 cities. Violent crimes are extremely rare and should not concern the average tourist. Small towns and uninhabited areas such as forests are very safe at any time of the day. Beware of '''pickpockets''' in crowded places. Like everywhere in Europe they are becoming increasingly professional. '''Bicycle theft''' is rampant in bigger cities, but virtually absent in smaller towns. Always lock your bike to an immobile object. '''Racism''' can also be a problem and make your stay an unpleasant experience. Just like anywhere else in [[Central Europe]], there might be instances of glaring, hostile looks; even unprovoked questioning by the police in big cities like Graz or Vienna is not uncommon. However, racism is almost never seen in a violent form. In more remote parts of Austria, non-white people are a rare sight. If you see elderly locals giving you strange looks there, don't feel threatened. They are probably just showing curiosity or a distrust of foreigners and have no intention of doing any physical harm. A short conversation can often be enough to break the ice. Muslim visitors should note that the ''burqa'' and ''niqab'' are '''illegal''' in Austria. Do not walk on the '''bike lanes''' (especially in Vienna) and cross them like you would cross any other road. Some bike lanes are hard to recognize (e.g. on the "Ring" in Vienna) and some cyclists drive quite fast. Walking on bike lines is not only considered to be impolite, but it may also happen that you are hit by a cyclist. ==Stay healthy== [[File:2018-01-01 (172) ÖAMTC Christophorus 14 Airbus H135 OE-XEK in alpine operation during landing in Annaberg, Lower Austria.jpg|thumb|A rescue helicopter at a ski piste in Annaberg]] Austria has an excellent healthcare system by Western standards. Hospitals are modern, clean, and well-equipped. Healthcare in Austria is funded by the ''Krankenkassen'' (Sickness-funds), compulsory public insurance schemes that cover 99% of the population. Most hospitals are owned and operated by government bodies or the Krankenkassen. Private hospitals exist, but mainly for non-life-threatening conditions. Doctor's surgeries on the other hand are mostly private, but most accept patients from the Krankenkassen. Many Austrians choose to buy supplemental private health insurance. This allows them to see doctors that don't accept Krankenkassen and to stay in special hospital wards with fewer beds (which often receive preferential treatment). If you are a traveller from the EU, you can get any form of urgent treatment for free (or a small token fee) that is covered by the Krankenkassen. Non-urgent treatment is not covered. Simply show your European Health Insurance Card and passport to the doctor or hospital. When going to a GP, watch out if the street sign says "Alle Kassen" (all Krankenkassen accepted), or "Keine Kassen" (no Krankenkassen accepted), in which case your EHIC is not valid. Supplemental travel insurance is recommended if you want to be able to see any doctor or go to the special ward. If you are a traveller from outside the EU, and have no travel insurance, you will need to pay the full cost of treatment up-front (with the exception of the emergency room). Medical bills can be very expensive, though still reasonable when compared to the USA. Austria has a dense network of helicopter ambulances that can reach any point in the country within 15 minutes. Beware: Mountain rescue by helicopter is ''not'' covered by your EHIC, or indeed most travel insurances. If you have a medical emergency while you are in the mountains (e.g. you break a leg while skiing), the helicopter will be called on you ''regardless'' of whether you ask for it or not, and you will be billed upwards of {{EUR|1000}}. Mountain sports insurance is therefore highly recommended; you can obtain this from your health insurer or by becoming a member of the Austrian Alpine Club ({{EUR|48.50}} for one year of membership, automatic insurance for mountain search-and-rescue costs up to {{EUR|22000}}). Certain regions in Austria (Carinthia, Styria, Lower Austria) are affected by tick borne encephalitis. For those who plan on doing outdoor activities in spring or summer a vaccine is strongly recommended. Also be aware that there is a small, endangered population of sand vipers in the south. '''[[Tap water]]''' is of exceptional quality and safe to drink in Austria (except in some parts of lower Austria, where it is recommended to ask about the water quality first!). The quality of water in Vienna and Graz is supposedly comparable to that of Evian. ==Respect== {{infobox|Nazi References|Symbols of Nazism, including material questioning the extent of National Socialist crimes or praising its actions, are forbidden in Austria, under section 3g of the NS-Prohibition Law. The penalty for any kind of neo-Nazism is a prison sentence of up to ten years, or a fine (the maximum is {{EUR|21600}}). Foreigners are not exempted from this law. This law also covers shouting Nazi phrases like "Sieg heil" and the performance of the Hitler salute. Never do that, not even as a joke. It would deeply embarrass your Austrian friends.}} Austrians take formalities and etiquette seriously and good manners (''Gutes Benehmen'') can take you a long way in a social situation. * When entering and leaving public places Austrians always say hello (''Guten Tag'' or ''Grüß Gott'') and goodbye (''Auf Wiedersehen''). When entering a small shop, one should say "Grüß Gott" to the shop keeper when entering and "Wiedersehen" when leaving (the "Auf" is normally left off). Phone calls are usually answered by telling your name, and finished with ''Auf Wiederh&ouml;ren''. * Don't raise your voice or shout in public, especially on public transportation. * When being introduced to someone, always shake them by the hand, keep the other hand out of your pocket, say your name and make '''eye contact'''. Failure to make eye contact, even if out of shyness, is considered condescending. * It is a custom to kiss ones cheeks twice when friends meet, except for Vorarlberg, where people kiss each other three times as in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Fake air kisses work too. When you're not sure whether this is appropriate, wait until your counterpart starts the greeting. * When drinking alcohol you don't drink until you have toasted ("anstoßen"). Say "prost" or "cheers" and most importantly '''make eye contact''' when toasting. * In restaurants, it is considered rude to start smoking while someone at the table is still eating. Wait until everybody has finished, or ask if it is okay with everyone. * If you have drunk all your wine and want more it's okay to pour some more into your glass, but '''only''' after you've kindly asked everyone around you at the table if they need any more. * If you really want to show your manners while eating, let your unused hand rest on the table next to your plate and use it occasionally to hold your plate while eating, if necessary. Austrians use generally European table manners, that is, they hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand, eating with both utensils. It is polite to let your wrists or hands rest on the table, but not your elbows. * In most Austrian households it is customary to take off one's shoes. * Austrians really love to use honorific titles. Many books have been written on the subject of Austria and its '''Titelwahn''' (title craze). There are over nine hundred titles from many categories such as job descriptions, academic degrees, honorary titles, official titles, etc. People who think of themselves as being respectable always expect to be addressed by their proper title, be it Prof., Dr., Mag. (Master's), Dipl.Ing. (Master's in Engineering), Ing. (Graduate Engineer) or even B.A. This is especially true of older people. Younger people are generally much more relaxed in this regard. The '''Titelwahn''' is something to be aware of but it is also often a subject of satire and self-deprecating humour so it should not be taken too seriously. Foreigners are not expected to understand or care about (all of) it. * In German you should always use the ''Sie'' form when speaking with strangers or older people. ''Du'' is mainly reserved for friends and family. Younger people generally address each other with ''du''. Misusing those forms is considered rude, although people most likely understand that as a foreigner you don't know better. Switching between the forms can be very irritating to English speakers, but it is good to use the right form for the right situation. However, if you slip, people will excuse that as due to your limited language skills. In Tyrol the ''du'' form is used more frequently than elsewhere. * Perhaps surprisingly for a rather conservative nation, Austria's attitude towards '''nudity''' is one of the most relaxed in Europe. The display of full nudity in the mainstream media and advertising can be a shock for many visitors, especially those from outside Europe. It is not uncommon for women to bathe topless in beaches and recreational areas in summer. Though swimming costumes must normally be worn in public pools and beaches, when bathing "wild" in rivers and lakes is normally OK to take one's clothes off. Nudity is compulsory in Austria's many nude beaches (''FKK Strand''), health spas and hotel saunas. Like in Germany, do not wear bathing suits into saunas. * The large majority of Austrians consider Austria to be their nation, while a small minority define themselves as Germans living in Austria and would prefer Austria to become a part of Germany. Especially since the actual German annexation of Austria in 1938, most people in Austria (and Germany) associate the idea with right wing extremism. Avoid remarks about the issue, and don't call Austrians 'a kind of Germans'. ==Connect== ===Calling Austria=== International code is +43. When calling Austria from abroad, if the number starts with the city code 01 (former 0222), it's in Vienna. Drop all four of those digits and replace it with a 1, then dial the remaining digits of the phone number. If the number doesn't start with 01, simply drop the initial zero from the city code and dial the remaining digits. ===Phones=== Public phones are available in postal offices. Phone boxes are getting rare (and exchanged by boxes with internet access) since the use of cell phones got very popular over the last years. Phone boxes usually operate with prepaid cards which can be obtained from postal offices and kiosks (German:''Trafik''). Phone numbers have an area code followed by the phone number itself. Mobile phone numbers use the prefix 0650, 0660, 0664, 0676, 0699, 0680, 0681 or 0688. Toll-free numbers are denoted by 0800, service lines priced like local calls are setting off with 0810 whereas numbers starting with 0900, 0901, 0930 or 0931 are expensive service lines charging up to {{EUR|3.63}} per minute. 05 is "shared cost" (usually a bit more expensive than landline/mobile), beware of the exception 05133 though which is the Austrian federal police prefix. 0720 is VOIP/virtual - usually billed at landline rates regardless of location. To enjoy '''cheap international calls''' from Austria you can use low-cost dial-around services such as austriaphone [http://www.austriaphone.at/] or fuchstarife [http://www.fuchstarife.at/]. Dial-around services are directly available from any landline in Austria. No contract, no registration is required. Most dial-around services offer USA, Canada, Western Europe and many other countries at the price of a local call so you can save on your phone expenses easily. They also work from public payphones. ===Cell phones=== Austria has a perfect GSM and 3G (UMTS) network coverage of nearly 100%. If you bring your own cell phone with you assure yourself that it operates on 900&nbsp;MHz / 1800&nbsp;MHz (GSM) or 2100Mhz (3G WCDMA). There are cell phones that operate at 1900&nbsp;MHz (e.g. networks in the [[United States]]) which are not supported in Austria. If you plan a longer visit in Austria it might be useful to buy a new mobile with a prepaid card from a local cell phone network provider. Be aware that some remote areas (especially mountainous areas) do not have network coverage yet, though this rather the exception than the rule. Even the Vienna underground lines do have perfect coverage. Despite being a rather small country, Austria has a large number of cell network providers including A1, T-Mobile, Orange (former called One), Drei (3G), Telering, Tele2, Bob, Yesss and Vectone Mobile. The probably cheapest prepaid mobile providers right now are Bob [http://www.bob.at/], Vectone Mobile [http://www.vectonemobile.at/] and Yesss [http://www.yesss.at/]. The Yesss SIM card is only available at the discounter [http://www.hofer.at Hofer]. Yesss also sells cheap UMTS data cards (that are different from the normal SIM cards). The starter kit includes 1GB traffic and is available for {{EUR|20}}. In order to prevent the SIM card from expiring, you need to recharge it once per year. The SIM card from Vectone Mobile is for free and comes without preloaded credit. It can be ordered online from the website. If you have an Austrian bank account, you can purchase a registered (non-prepaid) Bob SIM card. Calls then only cost 4 cent per minute to all other Austrian networks. There is no basic fee and no minimum charge. The new provider eety [http://www.eety.at] has a prepaid SIM card with very cheap international rates (13 cents to Germany, 9 cent for Short Messages (SMS) worldwide). Online available at www.eety.eu and also sold in a few stores in major towns. You may often purchase a prepaid SIM card for Austria before you depart from an online vendor [http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?PRODUCT_ID=LSIM-AT01] which can be convenient as you get instructions in English and your cell phone number before you depart. ===Internet=== Internet cafes are common in bigger cities. Hotels in cities do normally have internet terminals, more expensive hotels provide internet access directly in the rooms. There are many free WiFi Hotspots ("Gratis WLAN"), each McDonald's has free Wifi (unlimited Time and Traffic) and for example in Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna '''Mobile broadband''' providers in Austria are some of the cheapest and fastest in Europe, and 3G coverage is excellent most populated areas. Several providers offer pay-as-you-go plans that are open to non-residents, don't require registration, and can be topped up with vouchers available in stores, at the ATM, or online. '''[http://www.bob.at/bobwertkarte Bob]''' offers a SIM or Micro-SIM with 1 GB of traffic on a pay-as-you-go plan. Additional traffic can be booked on a data plan ("Datenpaket" [http://www.bob.at/bobdatenpaketwertkarte] at a rate of {{EUR|4}} per GB. Beware of higher rates for traffic ({{EUR|0.068}}/MB) if no data plan is booked. Available at all post offices and some supermarkets. (Ask for "Bob Breitband Startpaket", {{EUR|14.90}}). SIMs come with a working cell number, and are also available bundled with a USB Modem without a contract. (2011) '''[https://www.yesss.at/diskont-surfen/grundoption/4/8/d7949fdc715c3d761f2efc83091f4e03 Yesss]''' (an Orange subsidiary) offers SIM or Micro-SIM-cards with 1 GB of traffic for {{EUR|9.90}} and a pay-as-you go plan. Additional traffic can be bought for {{EUR|20}} for 2GB. Available at Hofer Supermarkets (ask for "Yesss startpaket" at the cashier). SIMs come with a working cell number, and are also available bundled with a USB modem without a contract. (2011) [http://www.a1.net/ '''A1'''] offers mobile internet prepaid data SIMs — Internet mit Wertkarte — via their webshop for delivery to any address in Austria. (pickup at your hotel) Payment can be made using credit card and they also provide package tracking. Prices start at {{EUR|10}} for 3GB/30 days with 4/2 Mbit/s. (2013) ==Cope== ===Toilets=== Public [[toilets]] are free in most cities. In more touristy areas and train stations, however, fees are normal. Prices range between {{EUR|0.20}} and {{EUR|1}}, which must either be handed to a toilet attendant or inserted into a slot. Public toilets can always be found in city centers (normally on the main square), in train stations, and near major tourist attractions. ===Laundry=== Households without washing machines are almost unheard of in Austria. As a result, laundrettes are few and far between, and may be completely absent from smaller cities. However, most hotels, youth hostels, campsites and even B&Bs normally offer [[laundry]] facilities for a small charge. ===People=== People in Austria are friendly and helpful. Most Austrians are very polite and treat tourists well. {{geo|48|14|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|Central Europe}} {{outlinecountry}} {{related|Winter sports in Austria}} ojranmj2x8ugr8dzcu9qnvp088do2na 4491799 4491798 2022-07-28T13:15:10Z LukWarUrs 1126878 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Austria-banner1.jpg}} {{COVID-19 box| *[https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information Austrian National Tourist Office]|lastedit=2021-12-17}} '''[http://www.austria.info/ Austria]''' ([[German phrasebook|German]]: ''Österreich'', literally "the Eastern Realm" or "Eastern Empire") is a landlocked [[Alps|alpine]] German-speaking country in [[Central Europe]]. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. ==Regions== Austria is a federal republic comprised of nine states (''Bundesländer''): {{Regionlist | regionmap=Austria-regions.png | regiontext= | regionmapsize=600px | region1name=[[Burgenland]] | region1color=#608860 | region1items= | region1description=Sunny plains and countless wineries along the border with Hungary. Austria's largest (albeit very shallow) lake, Neusiedler See, is a good spot for bird-watching. | region2name=[[Carinthia]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items= | region2description=Austria's southernmost state is popular for its many lakes, its traditional cuisine, and the peculiar dialect of its inhabitants. | region3name=[[Lower Austria]] | region3color=#a4c28d | region3items= | region3description=The largest state stretches from the Bohemian hills to the peaks of the Alps. The Wachau landscape with the impressive monastery of Melk is a UNESCO world heritage site. | region4name=[[Salzburg (state)|Salzburg]] | region4color=#6698bb | region4items= | region4description=Home to the world-famous city of Salzburg and some of Austria's best-known skiing resorts. Motorists might enjoy crossing the Alps to Carinthia via the famous Glockner-Hochalpenstraße. | region5name=[[Styria]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=The mining towns in the North may have seen better days, but the area around Austria's second city, Graz, is booming. Southern Styria is famous for its wineries and Mediterranean charm. | region6name=[[Tyrol]] | region6color=#c8b7b7 | region6items= | region6description=High mountains and narrow valleys – the place to go for avid skiers. | region7name=[[Upper Austria]] | region7color=#c5995c | region7items= | region7description=Less touristy and more down-to-earth than some other parts of the country, Upper Austria offers great lakes for swimming, mountains for hiking and affordable skiing as well as Austria's third-largest city, Linz. | region8name=[[Vienna]] | region8color=#dde58b | region8items= | region8description=The former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is brimming with impressive architecture, cultural instutions and opportunities to explore the cuisines of Austria and pretty much everywhere else. An imperial and cosmopolitan capital in a small homogeneous country, it forms a marked contrast from the rest of Austria | region9name=[[Vorarlberg]] | region9color=#71b37b | region9items= | region9description= Austria's gateway to Switzerland and Liechtenstein sometimes feels more Swiss than Austrian, owing in part to the Alemannic dialect of its inhabitants. }} ==Cities== [[File:IMG 9037-Innsbruck.JPG|thumb|View of Innsbruck]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vienna]]|lat=48.2|long=16.366667|wikidata=Q1741}} (''Wien'') — the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bregenz]]|lat=47.505|long=9.749167|wikidata=Q1737}} — famous for the annual summer music festival of Bregenzer Festspiele *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Eisenstadt]]|lat=47.85|long=16.516667|wikidata=Q126321}} — historically the seat of the Eszterházy Hungarian noble family that gave the town its aristocratic feel *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Graz]]|lat=47.066667|long=15.433333|wikidata=Q13298}} — known as Austria's culinary capital and student city *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Innsbruck]]|lat=47.266667|long=11.383333|wikidata=Q1735}} — the cultural and economic centre of Western Austria *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Klagenfurt]]|lat=46.616667|long=14.3|wikidata=Q41753}} — scenic town very close to the Wörthersee *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Linz]]|lat=48.3|long=14.283333|wikidata=Q41329}} — a vibrant music and arts scene and a beautiful historic core *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Salzburg]]|lat=47.8|long=13.033333|wikidata=Q34713}} — the birthplace of Mozart; a city with an attractive setting and scenic Alpine backdrop *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Villach]]|lat=46.616667|long=13.85|wikidata=Q483522}} — beautiful ''Altstadt'' surrounded by the Alps and various lakes == Other destinations == [[File:Altaussee mit Dachstein.jpg|thumb|Salzkammergut]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Bregenz|Lake Constance]]|lat=47.583333|long=9.466667|wikidata=Q1737}} (''Bodensee'') — a large lake situated in Vorarlberg and shared with Switzerland and Germany *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kaprun]]|lat=47.2725|long=12.759444|wikidata=Q660671}} — part of the Europa Sport Region *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pinswang]]|lat=47.544167|long=10.673056|wikidata=Q681598}} — one of the most ancient settlements of the North Tyrolean Ausserfern, on the border with Bavaria and a short walk or drive to the famous castles of King Ludwig *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Salzkammergut]]|lat=47.559444|long=13.646389|wikidata=Q266703}} — a stunning cultural landscape among mountains and lakes *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Igls]]|wikidata=Q872489}} — a popular ski resort in the shadow of the Patscherkofel mountain near [[Innsbruck]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Thermenland]]|lat=47.048051|long=16.119368|wikidata=Q1622784}} — the great spas of Styria, an easy daytrip from Graz or Vienna *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Wörthersee]]|lat=46.633333|long=14.15|wikidata=Q546146}} — one of Austria's warmest lakes *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Zell am See]]|lat=47.316667|long=12.8|wikidata=Q187572}} — one of the most important alpine tourist towns in Austria *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Eng]]|wikidata=Q1341661}} — the largest alm in [[Europe]] and one of the most remote settlements in the Alps ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationAustria.png}} ===History=== {{See also|Austro-Hungarian Empire}} [[File:Wien Hofburg 01.jpg|thumb|Night view of Hofburg (the former imperial palace), Vienna]] Today's Austria is what was once the German-speaking core and centre of power for the large multiethnic Austro-Hungarian Empire with its imperial capital in Vienna. This empire stretched eastwards from present-day Austria through much of east-central and south-central Europe. It included the entire territories of modern-day Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and portions of Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Poland and Italy. While [[Prussia]] united the German states to the north into one "German Empire" in 1867-1871, Austria remained oriented eastwards towards its diverse empire. However, from the start of the 20th century, the political history of Austria has been closely linked to the misfortunes and disasters of modern German history, mainly the First and Second World Wars and their terrible aftermath. The modern republic of Austria came into being in 1918 as a result of its defeat in [[World War I]]. In its wake, the empire was split into many components. They included Austria's current borders, an independent Hungary, lands given to Italy (South Tyrol, Trieste and Trentino), lands given to southern Poland (which also came about from lands taken from the Russian and German Empires, lands which those three empires had taken from Poland in the three "divisions" that erased Poland from the map for over a century), an independent Czechoslovakia and the northern and western half of Yugoslavia. Interwar Austria was an unstable state with pro-German fascists, pro-independence clerical reactionaries and left wing social democrats fighting over control, sometimes violently and ultimately descending into the "Austro-Fascist" dictatorship of the 1930s. Following an unresisted invasion and annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938, Austria more or less functioned as a part of Nazi Germany during the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]]. Most of the population supported Hitler (who was himself born in Austria) and Austria's incorporation into Germany, and Austrian soldiers also fought in the Wehrmacht. Cities were bombed heavily by the Allies and concentration camps where [[Holocaust remembrance|the Holocaust]] was perpetrated also existed on Austrian soil (such as Mauthausen near [[Linz]]). It was not until the end of the war that the mood changed and that Austria tried to distance itself from Germany. In 1945, Austria was divided into zones of occupation like Germany. However, unlike Germany, Austria was not subject to any further territorial losses. A treaty signed in 1955 ended the Allied and Soviet occupation, recognized Austria's independence, and forbade future unification with Germany. A constitutional law of that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality", a condition for Soviet military withdrawal, and thus saved Austria from Germany's fate as a divided nation with a divided capital. However, the South Tyrol Question (South Tyrol had been part of Austria Hungary before World War I and the German speaking inhabitants felt alienated by the Italian government) took Austria and Italy to the UN in the post-war era and international brokered mitigation found a suitable solution for both countries by the late 1980s. This official neutrality, once ingrained as part of the Austrian cultural identity, has been called into question since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and Austria's entry into the [[European Union]] in 1995. It took quite a long time after the war for re-examining Austria's Nazi past to become large-scale and accepted as commonplace in the media. After the war, Austria had sought to portray itself as "Hitler's first victim", although Hitler himself was Austrian. This blatant denial of historical fact is now called "the original lie of the Second Republic" by many leftists. A high-profile case of Austria's denial of its past came to the fore when Austrian president and former UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim was embroiled in a scandal in the early 1990s due to having been a member of the SA during the war. To this day, Austria has a harder time being frank about its Nazi past than Germany and far-right Burschenschaften still play an important role in the politics of FPÖ and to some extent ÖVP leading to occasional scandals. Post-1945 Austrian politics were dominated by "grand coalitions" between the "red" centre-left SPÖ and the "black" centre-right ÖVP. This meant that important posts in government and the civil service were shared out according to ''Proporz'' (~proportionality) among "red" and "black". Whatever the faults of this system, it helped prevent the extremely violent and unstable politics Austria had had to endure in the interwar era when "reds" and "blacks" were pitted against each other in open hostility. With the 1999 coalition between the ÖVP and the far-right FPÖ, this consensus-oriented way of making politics started to crumble, and Austrian politics has since become a lot more like the politics of other European countries. A prosperous country, Austria entered the European Monetary Union in 1999, and the euro currency replaced the schilling in 2002. Austria is also part of "borderless Europe", resulting in many students from all over the European Union studying in Austrian universities and vice versa. As the rules for entry to Austrian universities are different from those in Germany, many German students of subjects such as medicine have gone to Austria to study in the last couple of decades. This may from time to time cause friction, but this is mostly tongue-in-cheek and not all that serious. Austria is one of the most popular summer and winter holiday destinations in Europe and has the tourist industry to match it. ===Culture=== [[File:Otto of Austria funeral Poecking2.jpg|thumb|Men in traditional Tyrolean dress]] Austria is a federation. Each of its nine federal states has a unique and distinct culture. Austrians aren't easy to categorize. In fact, the main reason Austrians stand out from their European neighbors is that they don't stand out from the rest for anything in particular. Austrians are moderate in their outlook and behavior. Being at Europe's crossroads, their culture is influenced from several sides. The stereotype of the yodelling, thigh slapping, beer-swilling (schnitzel-eating) xenophobe may apply to a few individuals but it certainly doesn't apply to the majority of Austrians. The average Austrian on the street is likely to be friendly yet somewhat reserved and formal, softly spoken and well mannered, law abiding, socially conservative, rooted, family-oriented, conformist and somewhat nepotistic, a Catholic at heart, not particularly religious but a follower of tradition, well educated if not as cosmopolitan as his/her other European cousins, cynical, and equipped with a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. Austrians generally like to define themselves merely by what they are ''not''. Tourists often make the mistake of classifying Austrians as Germans, which despite a common language (well at least on paper), they are not. Arguably, Southern Germany, especially Bavaria, is a close cultural relative of Austria in many ways. Indeed, the regions of Austria are all similar to their neighbors, so you will not notice you have crossed a border, whether it be into South Tyrol in Italy, north to Bavaria or east to Hungary. Austria and Germany are sister nations and enjoy warm relations, but Mozart was Austrian, or a Salzburger for the record, not German! For most of its history, Austrians have a hard time defining their own nation; they face perhaps the most media influence from Germany but have a very different culture, especially from northern Germany. The historic minorities and individual cultures are valued, yet they have to struggle to survive. An important minority are the Carinthian Slovenes, who surprisingly voted to stay part of Austria (rather than become part of the newly formed Yugoslav state) after World War I. While this "heroic" act of "national self-preservation" was much mytholygised in the past, Jörg Haider of the far-right FPÖ got his start in politics in Carinthia by catering to SS veterans and calling into question the right of Carinthian Slovenes to have bilingual town signs in places where they form a significant part of the population - an issue that is controversial to this day as vandalised street signs show. Austria has a long history of being a multicultural country: a glance at the Vienna phone book is all you need to discover this. Ironically, it is Germany to the north that is paving the way regarding the integration of foreigners into society in Central Europe. Austria remains a largely conservative and rural country with the exception of Vienna. Indeed, the cultural conflicts and national identity are as complicated and hard to understand for many Austrians as they are for visitors! The level of personal awareness and views on this vary greatly from person to person but are generally subject to a particularly Austrian avoidance of the subject. It is best to try to see the diversity and enjoy the variety than to jump to conclusions. Hence many Austrians derive their identity from their region or ''Bundesland'' (state). For instance, typical inhabitants of Carinthia would say that they are Carinthian first and Austrian second and maybe European third. Asking what state someone is from is normally the first question Austrians ask when meeting for the first time. The fact that Austrians dislike demonstrations of national identity can, however, also be explained partly by the historical experiences Austria had during the Third Reich and especially due to the violent use of national symbols in the growing Austrofascist movement and by the far-right Freedom Party. It is also because the current state of Austria is a relatively young and loose federal republic of just 8 million people. However, the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center rates Austria as the 5th most patriotic country in the world. So Austrians do very much love their country but are unlikely to be flag-wavers. Perhaps Austria's ascendancy to the EU in 1995 and its adoption of the euro and the border-less Europe have given it a stronger sense of importance and self-worth in the greater context of Europe. Most Austrians like to enjoy the good life. They spend a lot of time eating, drinking and having a good time with friends in a cozy environment, and are therefore very hospitable. Members of the older generation can be conservative in the sense that they frown upon extremes of any shape and form and, in general, are adverse to change. They enjoy one of the highest living standards in the world and want to keep it that way. Austria has no well-defined class system. The rural and regional difference tend to be greater than in neighboring countries. Generally, the further to the west and the more rural you go, the more socially conservative people are. ===Politics=== Austria is a parliamentary federal republic consisting of nine federal states (see list below). The head of the state is the '''federal president''' (''Bundespräsident''), who is elected directly by the people for a term of six years. His/her function is mainly representative, however, and the '''federal chancellor''' (''Bundeskanzler''), elected by a majority of the lower chamber of the parliament, runs most of the day-to-day politics. The Austrian parliament consists of two chambers, the ''Nationalrat'' (National Council) as the main chamber, and the ''Bundesrat'' (Federal Council). The members of the National Council are elected every five years by popular vote, and the members of the Federal Council are elected by each of the state parliaments for 4- to 6-year terms. The composition of the Bundesrat changes after every election to a state's parliament. There are three major parties in Austria: the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), the (conservative) Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), and the (right-wing) Freedom Party (FPÖ). Historically, SPÖ and ÖVP were the two dominant forces in Austrian politics. Between the re-emergence of the Austrian Republic after World War II and the late 1980s each party usually got between 40% and 50% of the votes and governed either alone or together in 'grand coalitions' (interrupted only by a brief SPÖ-FPÖ coalition between 1983 and 1987). During that time they also divided up practically all positions of influence in Austria between them (''Proporz''). From 1990 onwards, this system began to crumble due to people's dissatisfaction with 'politics as usual' and the rise of the FPÖ under its leader Jörg Haider who introduced a new brand of anti-foreigner populism to Austrian politics. After the 1999 elections in which both SPÖ and ÖVP did dismally and the FPÖ reached second place, a new coalition was formed between ÖVP and FPÖ. As the then first and only government to include right-wing populists in the European Union, the new Austrian leadership was shunned by the heads of government of the other fourteen EU member states. In the following elections the FPÖ did badly due to internal squabbles and the fact that the reality of government could not live up to its promises. Between 2006 and 2017 Austria was again governed by a series of SPÖ-ÖVP coalitions. After elections in 2017, the ÖVP under its new leader, former foreign minister Sebastian Kurz, formed a coalition with the FPÖ. Both parties had increased their share of the vote, promising a tougher stance on migration and supposed 'islamisation' following an influx of refugees and migrants into Austria in 2015. A corruption scandal in the FPÖ led to the early breakdown of the coalition and snap elections in 2019, after which Chancellor Kurz formed a coalition with the Greens. ===Geography=== [[File:Dürnstein, center.jpg|thumb|250px|Dürnstein/Wachau]] Contrary to popular perceptions, Austria is not all about mountains. While the Alps do cover 3/4 of the country dominating the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria and Carinthia, the eastern provinces of Lower Austria, the Burgenland and the federal capital of Vienna are more similar to the geography of the neighboring Czech Republic and Hungary. This diverse mix of landscapes is packed into a relatively small area of size. Glaciers, meadows, alpine valleys, wooded foothills, gently rolling farmland, vineyards, river gorges, plains and even semi-arid steppes can be found in Austria. One quarter of Austria's population lives in Greater Vienna, a European metropolis, located where the Danube meets the easternmost fringe of the Alps, not far from the border with Slovakia and its capital Bratislava. Virtually all government, financial and cultural institutions, as well as national media and large corporations are based in Vienna, due largely to history and geography. Thus, the capital dominates Austria's cultural and political life and is clearly a world unto its own. It has little to do with the rest of mainly rural Austria and outside of Graz and Linz there really are no other large scale cities in the country. There is a playful joke told in Vorarlberg province regarding the dominance of Vienna regarding national affairs that reads, "the people of western Austria make the money and Vienna spends it." ===Climate=== Austria has a temperate continental climate. Summers last from early June to mid-September and can be hot in some years and rainy in others. Day-time temperatures in July and August are around 25°C (77°F), but can often reach 35°C (95°F). Winters are cold in the lowlands and very harsh in the Alpine region with temperatures often dropping below -10°C (14°F). Winters last from December to March (longer at higher altitudes). In the Alpine region large temperature fluctuations occur all year round and nights are chilly even in high summer. The northern Alps are generally a lot wetter than the rest of the country. The South East (Styria and Carinthia) is dry and sunny. The area around Vienna often experiences strong easterly winds. ===Electricity=== Electricity is supplied at 220 to 230 V 50&nbsp;Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter and a converter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Austria. ==Get in== ===Visa=== {{infobox|Minimum validity of travel documents|* EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as non-EU citizens who are visa-exempt (e.g. New Zealanders and Australians), need only produce a passport which is valid for the entirety of their stay in Austria. * Other nationals who are required to have a visa (e.g. South Africans), however, must produce a passport which has '''at least 3 months' validity''' beyond their period of stay in Austria. * More information about the minimum validity of travel documents is available at the [http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/ottawa/practical-advice/travelling-to-austria/entry-permits-visa.html Austrian Foreign Ministry's website].}} {{Schengen}} One of the best ways to stay in the country for longer than 90 days is to study on a study visa, for example by studying on a TEFL course. ===By plane=== There are six airports in Austria with scheduled flights. The most important international airport is [[Vienna airport]] ({{IATA|VIE}}) which has connection to most major airports of the world. In the neighbouring town of Schwechat, it's the hub of Austrian Airlines, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa. There are smaller international airports in [[Graz]], [[Innsbruck]], [[Klagenfurt]], [[Linz]], and [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]] which mainly offer connections to European destinations. For traveling to Western Austria it may make sense to fly into [[Munich airport]] ({{IATA|MUC}}). While [[Bratislava]] ({{IATA|BTS}}) does not have nearly as many connections as Munich or Vienna, it is only about 70 kilometers from Vienna and there is a direct bus service. The most common airports to visit [[Vorarlberg]] are Altenrhein (Austrian), Friedrichshafen (Ryanair) ({{IATA|FDH}}) and Zürich ({{IATA|ZRH}}) (Swiss). If visiting Austria for winter sports, choose the airport considering cost and duration for the whole trip (plane and transfer). Vienna is a 4-hour drive from the nearest medium-sized ski resort. ''See more in the Get In section of [[Winter sports in Austria#Get in|Winter sports in Austria]].'' ===By bus=== The bus is not always the cheapest way to travel, though impressive discounts for advanced bookings exist for long-distance travel (as far as from Warsaw for {{EUR|1}}). The bus may also be the cheapest option if you want to travel at short notice or if you have large amounts of luggage. Bus travel is especially interesting for those coming from the East as there are many buses into [[Vienna]] and they are often faster than trains. Information about their assorted services and pricing is can be found in [[Vienna#By bus|that section]]. Most of the companies that run [[Intercity buses in Germany]] also serve major Austrian cities. '''[http://www.eurolines.at Eurolines Austria]''' is the largest operator and organizer of bus travel in Austria though many services are not included in their schedules. '''[http://www.flixbus.com Flixbus]''', the biggest fish in the German Intercity Bus pond and now a major player in most of Europe serves a couple of international routes through and into Austria. ===By car=== [[File:Europabruecke von osten.jpg|thumb|Europabrücke (Europe bridge) on the A13/E45 motorway between Innsbruck and the Italian border, an important north–south route across the Alps]] Austria and all its neighbouring countries are Schengen members so in theory there are no border controls. For using the ''Autobahnen'' or ''Schnellstraßen'', a vignette, or tax sticker, must be purchased and displayed on the wind-shield. Costs are {{EUR|86.40}} for one year, {{EUR|25.90}} for 2 months, or {{EUR|8.90}} for 10 days and can be purchased at most service stations before the border and at the border. Some major tunnels have an additional toll of between {{EUR|4}} and {{EUR|10}}. On some Saturdays in July and August expect traffic jams on the motorways between Germany, Austria and Italy when millions of German tourists head south at the beginning of school vacations. A delay of about 2 hours is not unusual. The motorway A10 between Salzburg and Villach is especially notorious. It's best to avoid those Saturdays. ==== From Germany ==== * Motorway A8 from [[Munich]] to [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]]. * Motorway A93 from [[Rosenheim]] via [[Kufstein]] to [[Innsbruck]], [[Tyrol]]. * E43 (A96) from Leutkirch via Wangen to [[Bregenz]], [[Vorarlberg]]. * Motorway A3/E56 from [[Regensburg]] via [[Passau]] to [[Linz]], [[Upper Austria]]. ==== From Italy ==== * Motorway A23 to [[Villach]], [[Carinthia]]. * E45 via Brenner to [[Innsbruck]], [[Tyrol]]. Considering the overall limited distances, for most Italians residing in the north, an excellent solution is to reach Austria by car. From Bolzano, Innsbruck is only an hour and a half away, while it takes about 3 hours to reach Salzburg from both Bolzano and Udine. Vienna, on the other hand, is a little further away, considering about 5 and a half hours from Bolzano, 6 hours from Venice and 8 from Milan. Some of the Italy-Austria border crossings are famous for cycling enthusiasts and high mountain lovers, such as the Resia pass, the Rombo pass and the Vizze pass, while the borders between Friuli and the Austrian region of Carinthia are less traveled: they are the Monte Croce Carnico pass, the Pramollo pass and the Coccau pass, near Tarvisio, where the A23 motorway ends. In detail, the active crossings throughout the year between Italy and Austria are: Brenner Pass, along the A22 motorway (or the state road 12), connecting Bolzano to Innsbruck; Passo Resia, starting from Merano, leads to the border between Austria and Switzerland along state roads 38 and 40; Passo del Tarvisio, along the A23 motorway and once in Austria the A2, connects Udine to Villach; Passo di San Candido which connects Dobbiaco to Lienz via the state road 49; Passo di Monte Croce Carnico, along the SS 52bis it connects Tolmezzo with Mauthen; Passo di Pramollo, reachable by exiting the A23 in Pontebba. There are also two seasonal passes, usually closed from November to May, namely: Passo Stalle connects the Anterselva valley with the Defereggental in East Tyrol; the Passo del Rombo, north of Merano, along the provincial road 44bis. ==== From Slovenia ==== * E61 from [[Ljubljana]] to [[Villach]], [[Carinthia]] (via Karawankentunnel). * E57 from [[Maribor]] to [[Graz]], [[Styria]]. ==== From Hungary ==== * Motorway M1 (E60) from [[Budapest]] to [[Vienna]] (Hegyeshalom-Nickelsdorf Border Crossing) ==== From Slovakia ==== * Motorway D4 (E58) from [[Bratislava]] to Vienna (Jarovce-Kittsee Border Crossing) ===By train=== :''See also'' [[rail travel in Europe]] Austria has plenty of connections with all its neighbours daily. Every neighbouring country (even Liechtenstein) has trains to and from Austria at least hourly. Many (Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland) even more frequently. The ÖBB (Austrian Railways) operate [[high-speed rail|high-speed]] ''ICE'' and ''RailJet'' trains in cooperation with railways of neighboring countries like Deutsche Bahn or Česke Dráhy from cities like [[Zürich]], [[Munich]], [[Frankfurt]], [[Passau]], [[Prague]] and [[Budapest]]. [[Vienna]] has a direct railjet connection from [[Venice]] and from Brussels via Cologne and Frankfurt airport. ''Eurocity'' trains are the next fastest trains available as well as the trains connecting the bigger Austrian cities called ''Intercity''. Regional trains called ''EURegio'' and ''Regionalzug'' are also available from all 8 of Austria's neighbours. Vienna is the largest railway hub but day and night trains from most Central European countries travel to many stops across Austria. Day trains are normally much quicker than night trains. Tickets can be purchased from certain locations to Austria via the ÖBB [http://www.oebb.at/ website]. Always compare fares from the departure or even transit countries' railways as there may be price difference even for the same train. ÖBB offers discount 'SparSchiene' tickets to and from destinations like Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, and Switzerland for a flat-rate (i.e. {{EUR|29}} for a one-way seater, {{EUR|39}} for a couchette, or {{EUR|59}} for a sleeper). There are a limited number of tickets at this price. At peak times you need to book in advance. Additional offers are available to all countries in Central Europe, although many cannot be booked online. After Germany withdrew their night train brand at the end of 2016, Austria took up the mantle of European [[sleeper trains]] and now cover most neighboring countries (and even some far-off points) at competitive rates under their [http://www.nightjet.at Nightjet] brand. Unique among European railways, ÖBB is acquiring new, more modern rolling stock to expand its night train service. ===From Slovakia=== * There's a pontoon bridge accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists just south of the Austrian-Czech-Slovak three-country border, between '''Hohenau an der March''' (Austria) and '''Moravský Svätý Ján''' (Slovakia). The way goes through flat countryside, is very calm and can be conveniently done by bike. Its length is approximately 6 km, of which the 4 km on the Slovak part are a completely straight invariable landscape which may feel somewhat boring. * The urban traffic company of Bratislava (DPB) runs a cross-border bus line no. 901 between '''Hainburg an der Donau''' (Austria) and '''Bratislava''' (Slovakia), with a stop also in the Austrian town of Wolfsthal. In Bratislava, the terminus is the stop ''Nový most''. * There's a pontoon ferry accessible to car-drivers and pedestrians between '''Angern an der March''' (Austria) and '''Záhorská Ves''' (Slovakia). Open 05:00-22:00. ==Get around== ===By train and bus=== [[File:Poertschach Scherzweg OEBB 1116 mit EuroCity 25012014 158.jpg|thumb|ÖBB Railjet train]] Trains are the best and most common form of mass transportation in Austria. Comfortable and moderately priced trains connect major cities and many towns; buses serve less significant towns and lakes. The two forms of transport are integrated and designed to complement each other, and intercity coaches exist but don't provide anywhere near the level of intercity rail service. Between Vienna, Linz, and Salzburg trains run every 30 minutes or even more frequently. Trains between Vienna and Graz operate hourly. The 2½-hour train ride takes you along one of the world's oldest mountain railways. 14 tunnels and 16 viaducts were built to cross the Alps. Austrian trains are operated mostly by state-owned company [http://www.oebb.at ÖBB]. The [http://www.gysev.hu Raaberbahn (GySEV)] provides some trains across the Austrian-Hungarian border and there are some short private railways with tourist trains which supplement rather than compete with the ÖBB. The only competitor to ÖBB is '''[http://www.westbahn.at WestBahn]''' on the Salzburg-Linz-Vienna line (the company shares the name of the line it runs on). Westbahn serves several inner-city stations in Vienna that are otherwise only served by commuter trains, giving travelers more flexibility. While comfort is roughly equivalent, ÖBB Intercity and Railjet trains usually have a full-service restaurant car while Westbahn trains just have a couple of vending machines. Both offer free Wi-Fi. ÖBB also operate buses (''[http://www.oebb.at/en/entdecken/intercitybus InterCityBus]'') on the [[Graz]]–[[Klagenfurt]]–[[Venice]] line because the road between these cities is much shorter than the railway. ====Train types==== * '''S''' ''(S-Bahn/Schnellbahn)'' – commuter trains offered in several regions and suburban areas * '''R''' ''(Regionalzug)'' – slow local trains, stops everywhere * '''REX''' ''(Regionalexpress)'' – fast regional trains, stop at more significant stations * '''IC''' ''(InterCity)'' – long-distance trains connecting major towns and cities. * '''EC''' ''(EuroCity)'' – international long-distance trains * '''WB''' ''(WestBahn)'' - private competitor's InterCity service, no through ticketing to other trains possible outside [[Upper Austria]]. * '''ICE''' ''(InterCityExpress)'' – German high-speed trains * '''RJ''' ''(Railjet)'' – Austria's home-grown high-speed trains - unlike ICE they are locomotive hauled and can carry bikes On suburban and regional trains there is normally only second class. On ICE, IC and EC trains there are two classes. The RailJet offers three classes: ''Economy'' (second class), ''First Class'', and ''Business Class''. ====Tickets==== [[File:Salzburg - Hauptbahnhof (11629240915).jpg|thumb|At Salzburg main rail station. To the left, a German DB train, to the right an Austrian ÖBB train]] The ÖBB sell domestic tickets using a price based only upon distance traveled, regardless of when you buy the ticket and which train you take. Base fare is rather expensive, but Austrian Railways offer some interesting [[#Discounts|discounts]]. If you buy a ticket from Salzburg to Vienna, that ticket is valid for any train that takes you to Vienna, even for a foreign train stopping inside Austria. (Exception being any train operated by WestBahn, you'll recognize these trains by their white livery with bright green and blue stripes.) Tickets can be ordered (and paid for) on the web, including itineraries coving connecting trains and involving narrow-gauge, privately operated, railways (like in the Zillertal valley). You can also reserve seats for a small fee: that is definitely recommended if you plan to travel with luggage, or if you're traveling as a family or other group and want to be sure you can sit together. Tickets ordered online should be printed and presented to the conductor onboard upon request. They should be printed since they will be barcode-scanned and stamped. There are ticket machines at all sizable train stations and onboard some regional trains. When boarding regional trains you are required to have purchased a ticket before boarding, if it is possible to buy a ticket via railway office or vending machine at the station you are departing from. (This includes most stations. These stations are marked with '''SB''' in all ÖBB timetables). Ticket machines do not display or print itineraries, and many train stations only display basic timetables. It is best to find an itinerary on the Austrian Railways website trip planner. Stations also provide pamphlets with detailed timetables, but they assume that you know which line to board to get to your destination and can only be obtained during office hours. Rail passes, ÖBB tickets and VORTEILScard are '''not''' valid on '''WestBahn'''; buy tickets on-line or on board. Westbahn generally offers fewer discounted tickets than ÖBB, but their full-fare, flexible ticket prices are generally cheaper than the equivalent ticket on ÖBB. Unlike ÖBB, it's fine to purchase a ticket on board the train, but this incurs a {{EUR|1}} surcharge. Seat reservations are free with purchase of a ticket. If you plan to combine your trip on WestBahn with a journey on ÖBB or another operator, through tickets are not available; you will have to work out the connection yourself and purchase two separate tickets. Besides the added hassle, this produces the further downside that you are ''not'' guaranteed the validity of your ticket in case a delay on one operator makes you miss your trip on the other and you may have problems claiming EU guaranteed passenger rights claims. ====Discounts==== * '''[https://www.oebb.at/en/angebote-ermaessigungen/sparschiene SparSchiene]''' are cheap tickets offered between major cities both domestically and internationally. These tickets aren't based on distance, rather they're cheapest when booking well in advance online and are tied to a specific train run and time. Though this offer can be very tempting, especially for those without the VORTEILScard, do consider that they provide less flexibility than regular tickets and are not refundable or changeable and are often sold-out at popular times. For instance SparSchiene tickets from Salzburg to Klagenfurt can be had for {{EUR|9}} in second class, compared to {{EUR|39}} regular price, or {{EUR|18}} with VORTEILScard. * '''[http://www.oebb.at/en/Customer_cards/VORTEILScard/index.jsp VORTEILScard]''' gets you a 50% reduction on any domestic rail ticket (depending on the train and whether you buy it online, at a ticket machine or at a counter) and 15% off on cross-border trains in Europe (so called RailPlus discount). The VC is also valid for private railways, except the rack and WestBahn railways. The cards are issued for one year, first by preliminary paper ticket (printed on the spot and valid for the first two months). A plastic ID card is send out by mail, usually within two weeks of original purchase. The VC is available at all ÖBB station ticket offices and counters. You will need your passport to fill out the form and purchase your VORTEILScard. A photo is no longer needed, so always have an ID with you to prove your identity. For one year: ** VORTEILScard (regular) costs {{EUR|99}} and {{EUR|66}} if you buy it online. ** VORTEILScard Jugend costs {{EUR|19}} for those under 26 years. ** VORTEILScard Senior costs {{EUR|29}} for men and women from 65 years. ** Persons with limited physical mobility or handicaps (for instance the visually impaired) are eligible for certain other versions of the VORTEILScard at extremely nominal prices, although getting these with foreign, or worse-yet non-EU, documents can be a challenge. (Nonetheless you are eligible to have the seat reservation fee waived.) A ticket from Vienna to Salzburg (one way) cost regular {{EUR|56}} and with the VORTEILScard {{EUR|28}} - so if you are under 26, the card is profitable with one ride! * '''[http://www.oebb.at/en/Tickets/Groups/Group_ticket/index.jsp Group discount]''' for 2 people or more gives you 5-30% discount. Children, youths up to 18 years and youths with VORTEILScard <26 pay half of the reduced fare. * '''[https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/schueler-gruppen/einfach-raus-ticket.html Einfach-Raus-Ticket]''' can be used by groups of 2-5 people, regardless of age, for unlimited train travel during one day on all Austrian regional trains (categories S, R and REX) and trains run by the operator Raaberbahn. It's valid from 09:00 on weekdays (from midnight on weekends) till 03:00 the following day. The tickets start from {{EUR|35}} for two and costs {{EUR|4}} per additional person, while bringing bikes costs an additional {{EUR|9}}. ===By car=== [[File:Hinweiszeichen 22.svg|thumb|Standard speed limits in Austria]] [[File:Edelweissspitze to Hochtor.jpg|thumb|The Grossglockner High Alpine Road]] Rural or sparsely populated regions in Austria are easier to explore by car as bus services can be infrequent. Many popular spots in the mountains are accessible only by car or on foot/ski. Renting a car for a couple of days is a good way to go off the beaten track. Driving in Austria is normally quite pleasant as the country is small and the roads are in good condition, not congested and offer fantastic scenery. Beware of dangerous drivers, however: Austrians are generally a very law-abiding bunch, but behind a wheel, they seem to make an exception to their considerate attitude. Comprehensive maps of Austria, specific regions within Austria (including city maps), as well as maps from neighbouring countries can be bought at any petrol station. Expect to pay around {{EUR|7}} for one map. As in many European cities, parking in cities costs money on work days. Usually those parking zones are marked by blue lines on the street. Some cities (such as [[Vienna]]) have area-wide zones not denotated by blue lines. Fees vary from town to town as do the fines, which are charged if you have no valid ticket, generally between {{EUR|20}} and {{EUR|30}}. Tickets can be usually bought from kiosks, some cities (such as [[Graz]]) have ticket machines on the street. A cheap alternative is to park your car a bit outside of the town in parking garages called ''Park and Ride'', and take public transit from there. Those facilities can be found in any bigger city. Travelling on Austrian motorways (''Autobahnen'') or ''Schnellstraßen'' means you have to pay tolls. If your vehicle is under 3500&nbsp;kg in weight, you have to buy a ''Vignette'' toll pass, in advance, which can be purchased at any petrol station or at the border. ''Vignetten'' can be bought for 10 days ({{EUR|8.30}}), 2 months ({{EUR|24.20}}) or 1 year ({{EUR|80.60}}; valid until January of the following year) (2012). The fact that there is neither a Vignette for a single day nor for two weeks is not a bug - it's a feature - most Germans passing through on the way to and from Italy spend two weeks there - the way the Vignette is designed ensures maximum revenue from those transiting. Vehicles heavier than 3500&nbsp;kg must instead purchase a ''GO-Box'', a transponder which deducts tolls as the vehicles travel along the Autobahn or Schnellstraße. The cost the GO-Box is {{EUR|5}} and tolls can either be prepaid ({{EUR|75}} initially, followed by increments of {{EUR|50}} to recharge) or paid through an invoice at a later date. Rates vary from {{EUR|0.15}} to {{EUR|0.39}}/km based on number of axles, with extra charges paid based on time of day and for certain Autobahnen. Driving a car on a motorway without a ''vignette'' is punished with either payment of a substitute toll of {{EUR|120}} ({{EUR|65}} for motorcycles) (that allows one to travel on the motorways for that day and the day immediately following) or a fine of upwards of {{EUR|300}}, and if the fine is not paid on the spot, valuables may be seized from your vehicle and person to ensure that the fine is paid. You must affix the ''vignette'' to the front windscreen of your vehicle, preferably in the top centre or on one of the driver's side corners, otherwise it is '''not''' valid, a common mistake made by foreigners in Austria. The motorway police regularly check for '''Vignetten'''. Driving without a valid GO-Box, if required, costs {{EUR|220}}, and setting an incorrect toll class carries a {{EUR|110}} substitute toll. {{infobox|What not to do with a Vignette|Do '''not''', under any circumstances, share a ''vignette'' with another vehicle, as doing so renders the ''vignette'' '''invalid''' (and the sticker is designed to show if it has been invalidated in this manner). The penalty for doing so doubles the substitute toll fee or incurs a fine of up to {{EUR|3000}}, and payment may be guaranteed with the seizure of valuables from your car.}} Additional tolls are payable on certain roads, especially mountain passes, which you need to pay in bank notes (not coins) or with credit card. An example is at Brenner Pass, right before the A13 enters Italy, where a toll of at least {{EUR|7.95}} is collected each way. The speed limits are {{kmh|130}} on Autobahnen and {{kmh|100}} on Schnellstraßen and Bundesstraßen. Expect limits otherwise of {{kmh|50-80}}. Sometimes, there is a potentially confusing "IG-L" text at the bottom of the speed limit screens, which is shorthand for "Immissionsschutzgesetz Luft" (Air Pollution Control Act) and actually means '''higher fines''' for speeding; [https://www.greenoptimistic.com/speeding-tickets-austria-skyrocket-disobey-pollution-control-warnings-20131125 see]. The "IG-L" text it is often misunderstood by foreigners as a restriction (e.g. speed limit only applies to trucks), who might later receive an unusually high fine at their home address if they are from an EU country. Headlights should be switched on at all times. Rules on Autobahnen are very similar to the rules in Germany. For example, you may not pass on the right, and the minimum speed limit is {{kmh|60}} (vehicles unable to travel 60&nbsp;km/h are not admitted onto the Autobahn). The one big and obvious difference is that there is a general speed limit of 130 km/h (same as in all neighboring countries except Germany) which will be enforced the same way as any other speed limit. Take special care when '''[[Winter driving|driving in winter]]''', especially in the mountains (and keep in mind that winter lasts from September to May in the higher parts of the Alps and snowfall is in general possible at any time of the year). Icy roads kill dozens of inexperienced drivers every year. Avoid speeding and driving at night and make sure the car is in a good condition. Motorway bridges are particularly prone to ice. Slow down to 80&nbsp;km/h when going over them. Winter tires are mandatory between November 1 and April 15, and studded winter tyres allowed October 1 to May 31. During winter season most rental cars are equipped with winter tyres, an additional fee may be charged. (Some rental companies use all season tires, in such a case you might be able to rationalize this fee away.) Use of winter tyres is strongly recommended by Austrian motoring clubs. When there is snowfall, winter tyres or snow chains are required by law on some mountain passes, and occasionally also on motorways. This is indicated by a round traffic sign depicting a white tire or chain on a blue background. It is always a good idea to take a pair of snow chains and a warm blanket in the boot. Drivers often get stuck in their car for several hours and sometimes suffer from hypothermia. Contrary to popular belief there is no need to rent an off-road vehicle in winter (though a 4x4 is helpful). In fact, small, lightweight cars are better at tackling narrow mountain roads than sluggish off-road vehicles. Virtually all roads in Austria open to the public are either covered in tarmac or at the least even surfaced. The problems normally encountered are ice and steepness, not unevenness. When driving downhill the only remedy against sliding are snow chains no matter what vehicle you are inside. Petrol is cheaper in Austria than in some neighboring countries but is still more expensive than in America. ===By plane=== Although you'll miss out most of the stunning Austrian Landscape, it is possible to travel by plane within Austria. Domestic flights normally cost in the region of {{EUR|300-500}} return, Austrian Airlines offers limited tickets for {{EUR|99}} (Redtickets) but they have to be booked usually 2–3 months in advance. Since the country is small, the total journey time is unlikely to be shorter than by rail or car. As a matter of fact, even Austrian Airlines now codeshares with ÖBB for some "feeder flights". In other words, fly only if you are on a business trip. These domestic airports are served by airlines like Austrian Airlines (AUA): * [[Graz]] (Thalerhof), servicing eastern [[Styria]] and southern [[Burgenland]] * [[Innsbruck]] (Kranebitten), servicing [[Tyrol]] * [[Klagenfurt]] ([[Wörthersee]]-Airport), servicing [[Carinthia]] * [[Linz]] (Hörsching), servicing [[Upper Austria]] * [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]] (Wals), servicing Salzburg and [[Berchtesgaden]] ([[Bavaria]]) * [[Vienna]] (Schwechat), servicing [[Vienna]] and [[Lower Austria]] Here are international airports serving western Austria: * [[St Gallen|Altenrhein Airport]] ([[Switzerland]]), servicing [[Vorarlberg]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Eastern Switzerland]], and [[Lake Constance]] area * [[Friedrichshafen]] ([[Germany]]), servicing [[Vorarlberg]], [[Baden-Württemberg]] and [[Lake Constance]] area ==Talk== {{See also|German phrasebook}} The national official language of Austria is '''German''' which, in its national standard variety, known as '''Austrian (Standard) German''' (Österreichisches (Hoch)deutsch) is generally identical to the German used in Germany, with some significant vocabulary differences (many of which concern kitchen language or the home) and a rather distinct accent. Most Austriacisms are loanwords from Austro-Bavarian, even though languages of the neighbouring countries have influenced as well. Other languages have some official status in different localities (e.g., Slovenian in Carinthia, Burgenland Croatian and Hungarian in Burgenland). Some examples for different vocabulary in Austrian German: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Austria ! Germany ! English |- |der Jänner |der Januar |January |- | der Topfen | der Quark | the curd |- | die Marille | die Aprikose | the apricot |- | die Fleischhauerei | die Metzgerei | the butcher's shop |- | das Obers | die Sahne | the cream |- | der Erdapfel | die Kartoffel | the potato |- | der Polster | das Kissen | the pillow |} The first language of almost all Austrians, however, is not Standard German, but instead local dialects of '''Austro-Bavarian''' German (Boarisch) (also spoken as a first language by many in Bavaria and South Tyrol, Italy), with the exception of in Vorarlberg where it is replaced by [[Swiss-German phrasebook|'''Alemannic''']] (Alemannisch) (also the first language of the locals in German-speaking Switzerland and Liechtenstein, plus largely in Baden-Württemberg, especially in the southern parts, and partly in Alsace, France). Both these dialects belong to the Upper German family, but in extreme cases are only partially mutually intelligible to each other and Standard German, and especially in the larger cities almost everyone will be able to communicate in Standard German as well, if only when speaking to foreigners, (including Northern Germans). Most Austrians can understand another region's dialect but have the hardest time in Vorarlberg because it's Alemannic-speaking. English is widely spoken, and the only area most tourists have linguistic problems with is in translating menus. In rural places, however, older people sometimes don't speak English, so it can help to learn a few basic German or Austro-Bavarian phrases if travelling to such places. Italian is widespread in the parts of Austria bordering [[Italy]] like the Tyrol, even though the majority language on the Italian side (except in Bolzano, the region's capital) is still German (Austro-Bavarian in practice). As a result of post-World War II immigration to Austria, in the large cities you will certainly encounter native speakers of [[Bosnian]]/[[Croatian]]/[[Serbian]] and [[Turkish]]. In general, when speaking German, Austrians tend to pronounce the vowels longer and use a pronunciation which is regional, yet genuine, elegant and melodic; and some even regard it as the beautiful form of German. Also, the "ch", "h" and "r" are not as harshly pronounced as in Germany, making the accent much more mild in nature. == See == {{infobox|Tips on how to save money|* Many museums and other attractions categorise everyone under 19 as a child. At some attractions, such as the Hofburg and Schoenbrunn Palaces in Vienna, all visitors under 19 pay admission charges at '''a much lower rate''', whilst at others, such as the Natural History and Kunsthistorisches Museums in Vienna, those under 19 can even enter '''free of charge''' (they may be requested to produce photographic official identification to verify their age). * If you are a '''student''', make sure that you have a student card or other proof of your student status as many museums and attractions offer reduced admission charges for students (e.g. the Hofburg and Schoenbrunn Palaces).}} Summer and winter, large flocks of tourists are drawn to Austria's '''mighty mountainous scenery'''. With no less than 62% of the country at an altitude of 500m or more, it's hard to miss the stunning snow-covered peaks and green valleys. Depending on the season, you'll find green mountain meadows or white landscapes as far as you can see, but either way, you won't be disappointed by the grand views. Highlights include for example the '''High Mountain National Park''' in the Zimmertal Alps, with peaks up to 3476m, narrow gorges and steep cliffs. '''National Park Thayatal''' combines beautiful valley landscapes with a variety of castles and ruined fortresses. The country's highest peak is called Grossglockner and is located on the border between Carinthia and the East Tyrol. To get a good view, the [[Hohe Tauern National Park#Q694270|Grossglockner High Alpine Road]], with its gorgeous panorama's comes highly recommended. At the feet of mountain peaks you'll find luscious valleys, including the lovely '''Villgratental'''. The river Danube created some beautiful valley landscapes, where you'll now find famous vineyards. '''[[Wachau]]''' and '''[[Dunkelsteinerwald]]''' in Lower Austra are fine (and protected) examples. To make the image complete, the valley landscapes and hillsides are dotted with countless '''picturesque villages'''. [[Image:ViennaGrabenWT.jpg|thumb|230px|Graben - [[Vienna]]]] Besides all that rustic, tranquil nature and countryside, Austria has a whole other side too. As one of Europe's former great powers, Austria boasts a wealth of majestic architecture and historic structures. As it was long a centre of power in the Holy Roman Empire, you'll find not only palaces and magnificent city architecture but also grand cathedrals, monasteries and churches. '''[[Vienna]]''', the country's capital and most popular destination, is packed with Medieval and Baroque structures. '''Schönbrunn Palace''' with its 1441 rooms is the absolute highlight, and every little girls' princess dream. Its zoo, '''Tiergarten Schönbrunn''', is the oldest in the world. The 12th century '''St. Stephen's Cathedral''' is the most prominent religious building. '''[[Salzburg]]''', birthplace of Mozart, combines delightful Alpine surroundings with a beautifully preserved historic centre. The same goes for '''[[Innsbruck]]''', at the heart of [[Tyrol]]. The '''Mariazell Basilica''' in [[Mariazell]] is one of the country's most visited attractions and an important pilgrimage destination. Similar to Schönbrunn Palace is '''Schloss Esterházy''' in [[Eisenstadt]], which is situated in the most eastern province. It's said to be one of Austria's most beautiful baroque castles. Neusiedler See, a national park, is also worth seeing in this region. == Do == ===Skiing and snowboarding=== {{see also|Winter sports in Austria}} Austria is a traditional destination for [[downhill snowsports]], as well as other winter sports. ===Cycle touring=== {{see also|Cycling in Europe}} Austria is well known for its scenic cycle routes along its largest rivers. Though Austria is a mountainous country, cycle routes along rivers are flat or gently downhill, and therefore suitable even for casual cyclists. The most famous route is the Danube cycle path from Passau to Vienna, one of the most popular cycle paths in Europe, drawing large crowds of cyclists from all over the world each summer. Other rivers with well-developed cycle routes are the Inn, Drau, Moell and Mur. Most routes follow a combination of dedicated cycle paths, country lanes, and traffic calmed roads, and are well suited for children. ===Music=== {{see also|European classical music}} [[File:Wien - Musikverein, großer Saal.JPG|thumb|The Big Hall at Wiener Musikverein, the site for the traditional New Year concert]] Many visitors come to experience Austria's musical heritage. Salzburg and Vienna offer world renowned opera, classical music and jazz at moderate prices, but performances of high standards are also widely available throughout the rest of the country. There are dozens of Summer festivals for all tastes, the most famous being the avant-garde Salzburg festival (''Salzburger Festspiele'') but because they're aimed at tourists prices can be high. Austria's strong musical tradition is not confined to classical music alone. Austrian folk music (''Volksmusik'') is an integral part of rural Austria, and is said to have influenced many of the nation's big composers. In the Alps almost every village has its own choir or brass band (''Blasmusik''), and you'll often see groups of friends sitting down to sing ''Lieder'' in rural pubs. Traditional Alpine instruments are the accordion and zither. In Vienna a type of melancholic violin music known as ''Schrammelmusik'' is often performed in Restaurants and ''Heurigen''. ===Movies=== Austria has quite a special kind of cinematic culture, that is worth taking notice of as a tourist. Many films star celebrities from cabaret, a kind of staged comedy popular in Austria. Most of these movies are characterized by their rather cynical and sometimes bizarre black humour, usually portraying members of Vienna's lower or middle class. Josef Hader, Roland Düringer, Reinhard Nowak or Alfred Dorfer are among the most outstanding actors here. Recommendations include ''Indien'' (1993), ''Muttertag'' (1993), ''Hinterholz 8'' (1998), ''Komm, süßer Tod'' (2000) and ''Silentium'' (2004). Popular directors are Harald Sicheritz, Michael Haneke and Ulrich Seidl. Haneke received positive international praise for his films ''Die Klavierspielerin'' (2001), based on the novel by nobel-prize winning author Elfriede Jelinek and ''Caché'' (2005). Seidl received various awards for his drama ''Hundstage'' (2001). Also, the 1949 classic ''The Third Man'' was shot in Vienna, and is regularly shown in Vienna's Burg Kino. ===Hiking=== It is normally safe to hike without a guide in the Austrian Alps, as there is a dense network of marked trails and mountain shelters. However, a few lethal incidents do happen every year as a result of carelessness. Walkers are strongly advised not to stray off the trails and not to hike in bad weather or without suitable equipment. Before setting off, always check with the local tourist office whether the trail corresponds to your abilities. Also, check the weather forecast. Sudden thunderstorms are frequent and are more likely to happen in the afternoon. A rule of thumb is that if you haven't reached the summit by noon, it's time to give up and return to shelter. Though the scenery is by all accounts majestic, don't expect an empty wilderness. The Alps can be very crowded with mountaineers, especially in high season (there are even traffic jams of climbers on some popular mountains). Littering is a no-no in all of Austria, but especially in the mountains, and you will enrage fellow walkers if you're seen doing it. If you really want to show respect, pick up any litter you happen to see in your path and dispose of it at the end of your hike (it's a bit of an unwritten rule). Long-distance trails are marked with the Austrian flag (red-white-red horizontal stripes) painted onto rocks and tree trunks. Most trails and mountain huts are maintained by the Austrian Alpine Club. Some are run by other equivalent organizations, such as the German, Dutch and Italian Alpine Clubs. Mountain huts are meant to be shelters, not hotels. Though they are normally clean and well-equipped, standards of food and accommodation are basic. Don't expect a high level of customer service either. Blankets are provided, but bringing a thin sleeping bag is mandatory for hygienic reasons. During the high season (August), it's a good idea to book in advance. Mountain huts will not turn anyone down for the night, but if they're full, you'll have to sleep on the floor. Prices for the night are usually around {{EUR|10-20}} (half for Alpine Club members), but meals and drinks are quite expensive, as everything has to be carried up from the valley, often by helicopters or on foot. For the same reason, there are no trash cans in or near huts. Electricity and gas are hard to bring there, too, so warm showers (if available at all) have to be paid for. Some huts don't even have running water, this means pit latrines. As mentioned above, mountain huts are very useful for hikers, they mostly have a heated common room and they are very romantic, but there is nothing more than necessary. Detailed hiking maps showing the location of marked trails and shelters can be purchased online from the [http://www.alpenverein.at Austrian Alpine Society]. ===Lakes=== Austria has many lakes. Normally they are very clean, so you can swim in them. In winter you can use them for ice skating. In some times you have to pay a few to get on the lakeside. You can often find much information on the internet. Normally the place is very clean and often there is a camping place nearby. It's good to take your own towel with you. Near the grass fields you can often find a little shop, which sells different kinds of snacks, ice cream and drinks. At bigger lakes you can also find the Wasserrettung (safety in the water). They can help you in case of emergency or other problems. Lakes are a great way to spend your leisure time. Austrians normally spend the whole day at the place. Some popular lakes are the Wörthersee, Wolfgangsee, Attersee and the Neusiedler See. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} Austria is a cash-oriented society. It is common to see bills being settled with €200 and €500 notes. Street vendors or railway attendants might not have change so casinos, department stores, and large grocery stores are the best options to spend these. The best rates for changing money are offered by banks. Some banks will only exchange money for their account holders, and they usually add an exchange fee ranging from €3 to €6, or more when changing large amounts. Withdrawing money from the ubiquitous ATMs is also a viable option, especially if large amounts of cash are needed. The legacy currency, the Schilling, can still be exchanged for euros indefinitely, but not all banks may offer this service. ===Prices=== The prices are comparable with [[Western Europe]]an countries, and a bit higher than the USA. The general sales tax of 20% is included in prices but lower sales taxes applies to certain services and mainly food. A can of Coke will cost you about {{EUR|0.55}}, a good meal {{EUR|15}}. Prices in tourist areas ([[Tyrol]], [[Vienna]], [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg]], Zell am See) are a lot higher than the averages. B&B accommodation and restaurants in towns and rural areas are quite cheap. ===Shops=== [[File:Graz-Münzgrabenstraße8.jpg|thumb|Gift shop in [[Graz]]]] Shops are generally open from 08:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sundays except for gas station shops (expensive), shops at railway stations and restaurants. Especially in rural areas smaller shops may close around noon on Saturdays. Some also may be closed between 12:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. paying by credit card is not as common as in the rest of Europe or as in the [[United States]] but all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club) are accepted at almost every gas station and at bigger shops, especially in shopping malls. In smaller towns and villages you normally find one or two small shops or bakeries, which carry nearly everything, called "Greißler", although they are under threat from bigger shopping centers. ===ATMs=== ATMs in Austria are called '''Bankomat'''. They are widespread and you will find them even in smaller, rural villages. Many shops (and some restaurants too) offer the service to pay directly with an ATM card. The majority of ATMs accept cards from abroad. All Bankomats in Austria can easily identified by a sign showing a ''green stripe above a blue stripe''. Usually no fees will be charged, but the company Euronet charges {{EUR|1.90}} per withdrawal. ===Tipping=== In Austria, [[tipping]] is common and, although legally not mandatory, often considered as socially obligatory. Giving 5% to 10% of the total amount is common; more signals exceptionally good service. Rounding to a multiple of a Euro is common, for low sums the amount paid is often a multiple of 50 cents (i.e. a bill of {{EUR|7.80}} can be paid as {{EUR|8}} or {{EUR|8.50}}). Tipping is not practised when the goods are exchanged over the counter (i.e. in fast-food restaurants or at street stalls). Traditionally, the owner of a restaurant does not receive a tip. A tip is known in the German language as ''Trinkgeld'', which literally translates as 'money for drink'. It is also common practice to tip other service employees, like taxi drivers or hair dressers. Attempting to tip any kind of government employee may be perceived as a bribe and will get you in trouble. ===Bargaining=== Bargaining is not common throughout Austria except at flea markets. It may be okay to ask for a discount, but accept No as an answer. ===What gifts to take home=== * '''Eiswein''' (ice wine)—see [[#Drink|Drink]] section * '''Marillenmarmelade''' (Apricot Jam) * '''Pumpkin Seed Oil''' a speciality from the southern region [[Styria]] * '''Manner Schnitten''' Popular sweets in pink package available almost everywhere. * '''Salzburger Mozartkugeln''' chocolate balls with marzipan in the middle ====For children==== * '''Haba''' wooden toys ==Eat== [[File:Wiener Schnitzel at Gasthaus Joainig (lightened).jpg|thumb|Wiener Schnitzel with potatoes]] Austrian food is distinctive and delicious, and is traditionally of the stodgy, hearty "meat and dumplings" variety. '''Wiener Schnitzel''' (a bread-crumbed and fried veal escalope) is something of a national dish, and '''Knödel''' are a kind of dumpling which can be made either sweet or savory according to taste. In Vienna the '''Tafelspitz''' (boiled beef with potatoes and horseradish - it's classier than it sounds) is traditionally served on Sundays, and is normally accompanied by clear broth with dumplings and herbs. Apart from these, Austria is renowned for its pastries and desserts, the most well-known of which is probably the '''Apfelstrudel'''. '''[[Bread]]''' (''Brot'') is taken seriously in Austria. Almost every village has its own bakery, offering a large choice of freshly baked sweet and savoury rolls daily from 06:00. Rye bread ('''Vollkornbrot''', '''Bauernbrot''') is the traditional staple food among peasants. If this is too heavy for you, try the common white bread roll ('''Semmel'''). Somewhat surprisingly, it is easier to find good bread outside of Vienna, where the baking industry hasn't yet come to be dominated by industrial scale chain shops. Some Austrians have a habit of eating sweet flour-based dishes (''Mehlspeise'') for a main course once a week. Varieties include ''Kaiserschmarren'', ''Marillenknoedel'', and ''Germknoedel''. The best advice is to dive into the menu and give it a go - there are no nasty surprises! ===Restaurants=== If you want to try out traditional Austrian food go for a ''Gasthaus'' or ''Gasthof'', which serve traditional food for reasonable prices. Usually they offer various options of set lunch including a soup and a main dish and in some cases a dessert too. They are typically priced at {{EUR|5-7}} (except for very touristy areas). Menus are written in German, though some of the restaurants have English menus as well. Keep in mind that tipping is expected throughout all restaurants in Austria. Rounding up the price given on the bill is usually enough tip. ====Paying==== In Austrian restaurants you must ask to pay. Get the attention of your server and say: "zahlen, bitte" (the bill, please). They will then bring you the check, or tell you the amount of the bill verbally. Then, the proper way to pay in Austria is to give your cash and say the amount you wish to pay, including tip. To tip it is appropriate to round up, or to round up +50 cents or {{EUR|1}} of the cost for each person (should equal about 5-10% for a full meal). Servers are not dependent on tips, and it is not appropriate to tip a large amount. Saying "danke" (thank you) when paying, means keep the change! Alternatively, you can say the amount of the bill plus your tip and you'll only get change above that amount (for instance, if you pay with a {{EUR|20}} bill, the amount is {{EUR|16.50}} and you say "Siebzehn Euro" (seventeen euro), the server will give you {{EUR|3}} change and keep the {{EUR|0.50}} as tip). ===Local specialties=== * If you have the chance to try '''Kletzennudeln''' you should definitely do it. They are an exceptional Carinthian specialty you can very rarely get anywhere: sweet noodles filled with dried pears and soft cheese. The best Kletzennudeln are handmade with minced dried pears, rather than the lower quality versions which use pear powder. * Salads can be made with '''Kernöl''' (green pumpkin seed oil), a Styrian specialty. Even though it looks frightening (dark green or dark red, depending on lighting conditions) it has an interesting nutty taste. A bottle of good, pure Styrian Kernöl is very expensive (around {{EUR|10-20}}), but maybe one of the most Austrian things to take home. Beware of cheap Kernöl, sometimes sold as "Salatöl". Be sure to seal the bottle appropriately, the oil expands when slightly heated and leaves ''non removable'' stains. Just in case, sunlight occasionally removes them though. Kernöl or pumpkin seed oil is also available in some online shops. === Desserts === [[File:Sachertorte2009.JPG|thumb|Sachertorte at Café Sacher]] * '''Strudel''' is a sweet layery, pastry filled with fruits, most commonly apples. * '''Sachertorte''' is chocolate torte with chocolate icing and filled with apricot jam. It should be served fresh with freshly beaten, lightly sweetened cream, which the Austrians call "Schlagobers". The original is available in Vienna in the [http://www.sacher.com/sacher/SacherCafes/_layout/index_en.jsp?strHMP=hm_a Cafe Sacher], but similar cakes are very common in many other Viennese Cafes. Cafe Sacher has several tourist-trap behaviours (such as a non-optional {{EUR|2}} coat check) and their cakes are not always the freshest. * '''Eszterházy''': Austrian torte. * '''Malakhoff''': a delicate cake made with milk and rum * '''Manner Schnitten''' are a very Viennese sweet specialty, but just the square form factor and pink packaging are really unique. You can buy them everywhere. (Maybe you've already seen these as a product placement in some Hollywood movies or for example in "Friends" and wondered what they are.) * '''Milchrahmstrudel''': milk and curd cheese strudel, served warm * '''Powidl''' is a type of savoury prune jam with alcohol, another specialty from Vienna. It makes a good present as it tastes exotic and is hard to find anywhere else in the world. ===Vegetarians=== [[Vegetarianism]] is slowly gaining ground in Austria, especially in bigger cities. Austrians aren't as carnivorous as the rest of their Central European neighbors; 47% of the country reports having a diverse diet with only limited amounts of meat. Most restaurants don't cater for vegetarians specifically, but you're almost certain to find meals on the menu containing no meat. As an alternative, there are vegetarian restaurants in every major city, as well as harder to find vegan or vegan-friendly places. You can get vegetarian and vegan products (e.g. tofu, soy milk, lactose-free products) in nearly all supermarkets across the country (in rural areas as well) and in many health-food shops. In more traditional or very rural restaurants, you may be viewed as eccentric if you say you are vegetarian, and it's possible that not a single meal on the menu is meat-free. This is especially true for restaurants serving traditional Austrian cuisine which relies heavily on meat—even apparent vegetable dishes such as potato salad or vegetable soup often contain meat products. Sometimes, also food clearly labeled as "vegetarian" contains fish, as vegetarianism is often equated with pescetarianism. If unsure, ask the waiting staff if there are any animal products in the dish you're about to order. Some traditional meals that are guaranteed to be vegetarian are ''Kaiserschmarren'' (sweet pieces of fluffy pancake with fruit compote), ''Germknödel'' (sweet dumpling with sour prune jam), and ''Kasnudel'' (similar to ravioli). Austria's Vegan Society maintains an updated list of vegetarian- and vegan-friendly eating places: [http://www.vegan.at/inhalt/restaurants original] and [http://translate.google.at/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.vegan.at/inhalt/restaurants translated version] ==Drink== [[File:Stroh - Austrian Rum - IMG 3452.jpg|thumb|Bottle and glass of Stroh]] [[Vienna]] is famous for its '''café''' culture, and there are coffee houses all over the city, many of which have outdoor terraces that are popular in the summer. Visit them for coffee (of course), hot chocolate and pastries. Most famous is Sacher-Torte. Austria also has some first class '''wines''', mostly whites, slightly on the acidic side. Due to its climate, Austrian reds will often be made from grape varieties such as Zweigelt or Blaufränkisch which are not familiar to many wine drinkers from outside the country, but are definitely worth trying. Wine can be drunk mixed with mineral water, called "G'spritzter" or "Spritzer". The best place to do so is at the "Heurigen" in the suburban areas of Vienna. Originally the "Heurigen" were open only in summer, but now you can have your "Spritzer" throughout the year with a little self-served snack. Locally produced wine is often inexpensive - it's easy to find a perfectly passable bottle for less than {{EUR|5}} in a supermarket. ''Sturm,'' or young wine, similar to ''federweißer'' in Germany, can be found in early autumn. It's cloudy in appearance, and while not as high in alcohol as normal wine, can be easy to overdo because it's fairly sweet and fizzy. '''Soft drinks:''' Austria has also a national soft drink called ''Almdudler''. It is lemonade with herbs. North Americans will find it similar to, but not exactly like, ginger ale. Other typical Austrian soft drinks are ''Holler'' or ''Hollundersaft''. It's a soft drink made of elderberry blossoms. The globally popular energy drink ''Red Bull'' is a license produced localisation of Krating Daeng from Thailand but is often seen as an Austrian invention and is sold everywhere. '''Beer''' in Austria is largely ubiquitous with ''Märzen'' Lager. The quality is generally very good but varies greatly between breweries, as in many other Central European countries. The best options are from a modest number of remaining regional breweries not yet bought up by Heineken. Visitors accustomed to the selection common in most larger towns in the US or UK may be underwehlemed by beer lists, even in upscale bars. There are a small number of micro-breweries around the country, offering more exotic brews such as stouts. Beer culture in Austria is not widespread, many Austrians have strong brand loyalty but don't know the difference between pilsner and lager, so don't be surprised if a bartender or server struggles to answer your questions. * '''Lagers''': decent classic "Märzen" lagers commonly available include Stiegl, Egger and Zwettler. The quality of many others including Gösser, Puntigamer, Schwechater, Wieselburger and Zipfer all now under the Heinicken umbrella has debatebly dropped. * '''Pilsners''': are normally noted with ''Pils'' or ''Spezial'', most common is Hirter Pils. * '''Dunkles''': is a rich dark brew offered by most breweries. * '''Weiße''': is wheat beer. There are several breweries and many imports from neighboring Bavaria, though its rarely found on tap. * '''Zwickl''': is unfiltered lager and the pride of several breweries. '''Schnaps''' is a type of fruit brandy served in many parts of Austria, usually after a meal. The most popular flavours are pear, apricot, and raspberry, though dozens of other flavours are available. There are three quality tiers of Schnaps: distilled, infused, and flavoured. The distilled variety is the highest quality; several brands of Austrian fruit Schnaps rank among the best in the world, but are accordingly expensive: a half-Liter bottle can cost up to {{EUR|100}}. "Real" Schnaps is made from real fruit (either distilled or infused). Beware of the cheap stuff sold in large bottles in supermarkets; this is often of the "flavoured" type - nothing more than pure ethanol mixed with artificial flavouring. If you want the real thing, go to a deli or upscale bar (if you're in a bigger city) or a ''Buschenschank'' (Farmhouse) (if you're in the countryside). However, be careful with Schnaps especially if you are not used to alcoholic drinks! '''Eiswein''' is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. Eiswein is generally quite expensive due to the labour-intense and risky production process. Your best bet is to buy eiswein at Naschmarkt for {{EUR|10-15}} for 375 ml or 500 ml; more chances to find it there on weekends. Just to give an idea of prices elsewhere, ice wine sells at ''Wein & Co'' near Naschmarkt at {{EUR|24-30}} for a 375 ml bottle, and Vienna duty-free shop sells it for {{EUR|23.50}} as well. '''Stroh''' is possibly the best known Austrian spirit drink. It is classified as a kind of rum, although it's not produced of sugarcane molasses like the Caribbean "real" rum is. Coming in five versions (the strongest one having an alcohol content of 80%!), Stroh is often used as a component in cocktails like ''Jagertee'' and as a flavoring for cakes and pastries. One of the best and widely available mineral waters is '''Vöslauer''' which comes in a sparkling, light sparkling, and non-sparkling version (glass bottles served in restaurants, PET bottles can be purchased in supermarkets). Austrians often mix Vöslauer sparkling mineral water with a variety of juices in a 50/50 proportion which is then qualified with the adjective '''gespritzt''' ==Sleep== [[File:Klagenfurt Lidmanskygasse 51 Gasthaus Pirker 06072016 3733.jpg|thumb|Cozy guesthouses can be easily found in smaller cities and towns]] Although hotels can usually even be found in smaller cities they are quite expensive (even more so in bigger cities) cheaper possibilities in big cities are youth [[hostels]] and in smaller towns you can often find families renting flats in bed and breakfast style (look for ''Pension'' or ''Zimmer Frei'' signs) for {{EUR|15-25}}. In the countryside many farmers will rent out rooms for a couple of nights, both officially and unofficially. To find a place to stay, simply knock on the door of a farmhouse and ask - if they don't have a room they'll probably know someone nearby who does. You can also find a lot of camping grounds (some of them are open the whole year round) but while they are exceptionally clean and often provide additional services, they are also a bit more expensive than in other countries in [[Central Europe]]. Austrian law requires anyone to '''register''' at their resident address, even if it's only for one night and even if it's a campsite. Hotels will therefore ask you to hand over your passport or driving license and may refuse to give you accommodation if you don't have any ID on you. Don't worry too much about handing over your passport. In many countries, such a practice would raise concerns, but in Austria, it's a standard procedure. Your passport ''will'' be returned. If you stay in private accommodation for longer than about two weeks, you should obtain a document of registration (''Meldezettel'') from the local registration authority (''Bezirksamt'' or ''Meldeamt''), usually located in the town hall. This document needs to be signed by the owner or tenant of your accommodation. Failure to present this document upon departure could cause difficulties if you have stayed in the country for more than two or three months. ==Learn== Austria has many great universities, the majority of which are located in [[Vienna]], [[Graz]], and [[Innsbruck]]. A development in tertiary education is the Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences), vocational colleges that typically focus on engineering and business education with less emphasis on research than traditional universities, but a stronger view toward practice. If you plan to study in Austria go here: [http://www.help.gv.at/Content.Node/148/Seite.1480000.html] to see the requirements. If you need advice, you can contact the national students union at [http://oeh.ac.at]. ==Work== Good work is difficult to find for non-fluent German speakers. If you speak no German at all the best option is probably looking for jobs advertised ''outside'' Austria. Another possibility is giving private tutoring in foreign languages, though you are unlikely to earn a full-time income this way and it takes several months to build up a base of clients. There is plenty of unskilled work available in the tourism industry. As long as you have a work permit, finding a job can often be as easy as simply turning up at a hotel and asking. ''Seasonal'' work in large ski resorts is the most promising option. ==Stay safe== Austria is one of the safest countries in the world. According to the OECD Factbook of 2006, levels of robbery, assault, and car crime are among the lowest in the developed world, and a study by Mercer ranks Vienna as the 6th safest city in the world out of 215 cities. Violent crimes are extremely rare and should not concern the average tourist. Small towns and uninhabited areas such as forests are very safe at any time of the day. Beware of '''pickpockets''' in crowded places. Like everywhere in Europe they are becoming increasingly professional. '''Bicycle theft''' is rampant in bigger cities, but virtually absent in smaller towns. Always lock your bike to an immobile object. '''Racism''' can also be a problem and make your stay an unpleasant experience. Just like anywhere else in [[Central Europe]], there might be instances of glaring, hostile looks; even unprovoked questioning by the police in big cities like Graz or Vienna is not uncommon. However, racism is almost never seen in a violent form. In more remote parts of Austria, non-white people are a rare sight. If you see elderly locals giving you strange looks there, don't feel threatened. They are probably just showing curiosity or a distrust of foreigners and have no intention of doing any physical harm. A short conversation can often be enough to break the ice. Muslim visitors should note that the ''burqa'' and ''niqab'' are '''illegal''' in Austria. Do not walk on the '''bike lanes''' (especially in Vienna) and cross them like you would cross any other road. Some bike lanes are hard to recognize (e.g. on the "Ring" in Vienna) and some cyclists drive quite fast. Walking on bike lines is not only considered to be impolite, but it may also happen that you are hit by a cyclist. ==Stay healthy== [[File:2018-01-01 (172) ÖAMTC Christophorus 14 Airbus H135 OE-XEK in alpine operation during landing in Annaberg, Lower Austria.jpg|thumb|A rescue helicopter at a ski piste in Annaberg]] Austria has an excellent healthcare system by Western standards. Hospitals are modern, clean, and well-equipped. Healthcare in Austria is funded by the ''Krankenkassen'' (Sickness-funds), compulsory public insurance schemes that cover 99% of the population. Most hospitals are owned and operated by government bodies or the Krankenkassen. Private hospitals exist, but mainly for non-life-threatening conditions. Doctor's surgeries on the other hand are mostly private, but most accept patients from the Krankenkassen. Many Austrians choose to buy supplemental private health insurance. This allows them to see doctors that don't accept Krankenkassen and to stay in special hospital wards with fewer beds (which often receive preferential treatment). If you are a traveller from the EU, you can get any form of urgent treatment for free (or a small token fee) that is covered by the Krankenkassen. Non-urgent treatment is not covered. Simply show your European Health Insurance Card and passport to the doctor or hospital. When going to a GP, watch out if the street sign says "Alle Kassen" (all Krankenkassen accepted), or "Keine Kassen" (no Krankenkassen accepted), in which case your EHIC is not valid. Supplemental travel insurance is recommended if you want to be able to see any doctor or go to the special ward. If you are a traveller from outside the EU, and have no travel insurance, you will need to pay the full cost of treatment up-front (with the exception of the emergency room). Medical bills can be very expensive, though still reasonable when compared to the USA. Austria has a dense network of helicopter ambulances that can reach any point in the country within 15 minutes. Beware: Mountain rescue by helicopter is ''not'' covered by your EHIC, or indeed most travel insurances. If you have a medical emergency while you are in the mountains (e.g. you break a leg while skiing), the helicopter will be called on you ''regardless'' of whether you ask for it or not, and you will be billed upwards of {{EUR|1000}}. Mountain sports insurance is therefore highly recommended; you can obtain this from your health insurer or by becoming a member of the Austrian Alpine Club ({{EUR|48.50}} for one year of membership, automatic insurance for mountain search-and-rescue costs up to {{EUR|22000}}). Certain regions in Austria (Carinthia, Styria, Lower Austria) are affected by tick borne encephalitis. For those who plan on doing outdoor activities in spring or summer a vaccine is strongly recommended. Also be aware that there is a small, endangered population of sand vipers in the south. '''[[Tap water]]''' is of exceptional quality and safe to drink in Austria (except in some parts of lower Austria, where it is recommended to ask about the water quality first!). The quality of water in Vienna and Graz is supposedly comparable to that of Evian. ==Respect== {{infobox|Nazi References|Symbols of Nazism, including material questioning the extent of National Socialist crimes or praising its actions, are forbidden in Austria, under section 3g of the NS-Prohibition Law. The penalty for any kind of neo-Nazism is a prison sentence of up to ten years, or a fine (the maximum is {{EUR|21600}}). Foreigners are not exempted from this law. This law also covers shouting Nazi phrases like "Sieg heil" and the performance of the Hitler salute. Never do that, not even as a joke. It would deeply embarrass your Austrian friends.}} Austrians take formalities and etiquette seriously and good manners (''Gutes Benehmen'') can take you a long way in a social situation. * When entering and leaving public places Austrians always say hello (''Guten Tag'' or ''Grüß Gott'') and goodbye (''Auf Wiedersehen''). When entering a small shop, one should say "Grüß Gott" to the shop keeper when entering and "Wiedersehen" when leaving (the "Auf" is normally left off). Phone calls are usually answered by telling your name, and finished with ''Auf Wiederh&ouml;ren''. * Don't raise your voice or shout in public, especially on public transportation. * When being introduced to someone, always shake them by the hand, keep the other hand out of your pocket, say your name and make '''eye contact'''. Failure to make eye contact, even if out of shyness, is considered condescending. * It is a custom to kiss ones cheeks twice when friends meet, except for Vorarlberg, where people kiss each other three times as in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Fake air kisses work too. When you're not sure whether this is appropriate, wait until your counterpart starts the greeting. * When drinking alcohol you don't drink until you have toasted ("anstoßen"). Say "prost" or "cheers" and most importantly '''make eye contact''' when toasting. * In restaurants, it is considered rude to start smoking while someone at the table is still eating. Wait until everybody has finished, or ask if it is okay with everyone. * If you have drunk all your wine and want more it's okay to pour some more into your glass, but '''only''' after you've kindly asked everyone around you at the table if they need any more. * If you really want to show your manners while eating, let your unused hand rest on the table next to your plate and use it occasionally to hold your plate while eating, if necessary. Austrians use generally European table manners, that is, they hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand, eating with both utensils. It is polite to let your wrists or hands rest on the table, but not your elbows. * In most Austrian households it is customary to take off one's shoes. * Austrians really love to use honorific titles. Many books have been written on the subject of Austria and its '''Titelwahn''' (title craze). There are over nine hundred titles from many categories such as job descriptions, academic degrees, honorary titles, official titles, etc. People who think of themselves as being respectable always expect to be addressed by their proper title, be it Prof., Dr., Mag. (Master's), Dipl.Ing. (Master's in Engineering), Ing. (Graduate Engineer) or even B.A. This is especially true of older people. Younger people are generally much more relaxed in this regard. The '''Titelwahn''' is something to be aware of but it is also often a subject of satire and self-deprecating humour so it should not be taken too seriously. Foreigners are not expected to understand or care about (all of) it. * In German you should always use the ''Sie'' form when speaking with strangers or older people. ''Du'' is mainly reserved for friends and family. Younger people generally address each other with ''du''. Misusing those forms is considered rude, although people most likely understand that as a foreigner you don't know better. Switching between the forms can be very irritating to English speakers, but it is good to use the right form for the right situation. However, if you slip, people will excuse that as due to your limited language skills. In Tyrol the ''du'' form is used more frequently than elsewhere. * Perhaps surprisingly for a rather conservative nation, Austria's attitude towards '''nudity''' is one of the most relaxed in Europe. The display of full nudity in the mainstream media and advertising can be a shock for many visitors, especially those from outside Europe. It is not uncommon for women to bathe topless in beaches and recreational areas in summer. Though swimming costumes must normally be worn in public pools and beaches, when bathing "wild" in rivers and lakes is normally OK to take one's clothes off. Nudity is compulsory in Austria's many nude beaches (''FKK Strand''), health spas and hotel saunas. Like in Germany, do not wear bathing suits into saunas. * The large majority of Austrians consider Austria to be their nation, while a small minority define themselves as Germans living in Austria and would prefer Austria to become a part of Germany. Especially since the actual German annexation of Austria in 1938, most people in Austria (and Germany) associate the idea with right wing extremism. Avoid remarks about the issue, and don't call Austrians 'a kind of Germans'. ==Connect== ===Calling Austria=== International code is +43. When calling Austria from abroad, if the number starts with the city code 01 (former 0222), it's in Vienna. Drop all four of those digits and replace it with a 1, then dial the remaining digits of the phone number. If the number doesn't start with 01, simply drop the initial zero from the city code and dial the remaining digits. ===Phones=== Public phones are available in postal offices. Phone boxes are getting rare (and exchanged by boxes with internet access) since the use of cell phones got very popular over the last years. Phone boxes usually operate with prepaid cards which can be obtained from postal offices and kiosks (German:''Trafik''). Phone numbers have an area code followed by the phone number itself. Mobile phone numbers use the prefix 0650, 0660, 0664, 0676, 0699, 0680, 0681 or 0688. Toll-free numbers are denoted by 0800, service lines priced like local calls are setting off with 0810 whereas numbers starting with 0900, 0901, 0930 or 0931 are expensive service lines charging up to {{EUR|3.63}} per minute. 05 is "shared cost" (usually a bit more expensive than landline/mobile), beware of the exception 05133 though which is the Austrian federal police prefix. 0720 is VOIP/virtual - usually billed at landline rates regardless of location. To enjoy '''cheap international calls''' from Austria you can use low-cost dial-around services such as austriaphone [http://www.austriaphone.at/] or fuchstarife [http://www.fuchstarife.at/]. Dial-around services are directly available from any landline in Austria. No contract, no registration is required. Most dial-around services offer USA, Canada, Western Europe and many other countries at the price of a local call so you can save on your phone expenses easily. They also work from public payphones. ===Cell phones=== Austria has a perfect GSM and 3G (UMTS) network coverage of nearly 100%. If you bring your own cell phone with you assure yourself that it operates on 900&nbsp;MHz / 1800&nbsp;MHz (GSM) or 2100Mhz (3G WCDMA). There are cell phones that operate at 1900&nbsp;MHz (e.g. networks in the [[United States]]) which are not supported in Austria. If you plan a longer visit in Austria it might be useful to buy a new mobile with a prepaid card from a local cell phone network provider. Be aware that some remote areas (especially mountainous areas) do not have network coverage yet, though this rather the exception than the rule. Even the Vienna underground lines do have perfect coverage. Despite being a rather small country, Austria has a large number of cell network providers including A1, T-Mobile, Orange (former called One), Drei (3G), Telering, Tele2, Bob, Yesss and Vectone Mobile. The probably cheapest prepaid mobile providers right now are Bob [http://www.bob.at/], Vectone Mobile [http://www.vectonemobile.at/] and Yesss [http://www.yesss.at/]. The Yesss SIM card is only available at the discounter [http://www.hofer.at Hofer]. Yesss also sells cheap UMTS data cards (that are different from the normal SIM cards). The starter kit includes 1GB traffic and is available for {{EUR|20}}. In order to prevent the SIM card from expiring, you need to recharge it once per year. The SIM card from Vectone Mobile is for free and comes without preloaded credit. It can be ordered online from the website. If you have an Austrian bank account, you can purchase a registered (non-prepaid) Bob SIM card. Calls then only cost 4 cent per minute to all other Austrian networks. There is no basic fee and no minimum charge. The new provider eety [http://www.eety.at] has a prepaid SIM card with very cheap international rates (13 cents to Germany, 9 cent for Short Messages (SMS) worldwide). Online available at www.eety.eu and also sold in a few stores in major towns. You may often purchase a prepaid SIM card for Austria before you depart from an online vendor [http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?PRODUCT_ID=LSIM-AT01] which can be convenient as you get instructions in English and your cell phone number before you depart. ===Internet=== Internet cafes are common in bigger cities. Hotels in cities do normally have internet terminals, more expensive hotels provide internet access directly in the rooms. There are many free WiFi Hotspots ("Gratis WLAN"), each McDonald's has free Wifi (unlimited Time and Traffic) and for example in Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna '''Mobile broadband''' providers in Austria are some of the cheapest and fastest in Europe, and 3G coverage is excellent most populated areas. Several providers offer pay-as-you-go plans that are open to non-residents, don't require registration, and can be topped up with vouchers available in stores, at the ATM, or online. '''[http://www.bob.at/bobwertkarte Bob]''' offers a SIM or Micro-SIM with 1 GB of traffic on a pay-as-you-go plan. Additional traffic can be booked on a data plan ("Datenpaket" [http://www.bob.at/bobdatenpaketwertkarte] at a rate of {{EUR|4}} per GB. Beware of higher rates for traffic ({{EUR|0.068}}/MB) if no data plan is booked. Available at all post offices and some supermarkets. (Ask for "Bob Breitband Startpaket", {{EUR|14.90}}). SIMs come with a working cell number, and are also available bundled with a USB Modem without a contract. (2011) '''[https://www.yesss.at/diskont-surfen/grundoption/4/8/d7949fdc715c3d761f2efc83091f4e03 Yesss]''' (an Orange subsidiary) offers SIM or Micro-SIM-cards with 1 GB of traffic for {{EUR|9.90}} and a pay-as-you go plan. Additional traffic can be bought for {{EUR|20}} for 2GB. Available at Hofer Supermarkets (ask for "Yesss startpaket" at the cashier). SIMs come with a working cell number, and are also available bundled with a USB modem without a contract. (2011) [http://www.a1.net/ '''A1'''] offers mobile internet prepaid data SIMs — Internet mit Wertkarte — via their webshop for delivery to any address in Austria. (pickup at your hotel) Payment can be made using credit card and they also provide package tracking. Prices start at {{EUR|10}} for 3GB/30 days with 4/2 Mbit/s. (2013) ==Cope== ===Toilets=== Public [[toilets]] are free in most cities. In more touristy areas and train stations, however, fees are normal. Prices range between {{EUR|0.20}} and {{EUR|1}}, which must either be handed to a toilet attendant or inserted into a slot. Public toilets can always be found in city centers (normally on the main square), in train stations, and near major tourist attractions. ===Laundry=== Households without washing machines are almost unheard of in Austria. As a result, laundrettes are few and far between, and may be completely absent from smaller cities. However, most hotels, youth hostels, campsites and even B&Bs normally offer [[laundry]] facilities for a small charge. ===People=== People in Austria are friendly and helpful. Most Austrians are very polite and treat tourists well. {{geo|48|14|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|Central Europe}} {{outlinecountry}} {{related|Winter sports in Austria}} pmu9de5lnk9za53ujuzagb9lytpbipl 0 2722 4492046 4066383 2022-07-29T02:43:59Z Veracious 1298114 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== The wave is pretty long and could reach a height of 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread over the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The surfing points that are most visited by surfers are Amandangan beach and Violation beach on Bangkaru island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} bb3skultadh4soc6eljqwvw9fa05juk 4492047 4492046 2022-07-29T02:45:37Z Veracious 1298114 /* Flora and fauna */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green Turtle # Leatherback Turtle # Hawksbill Turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== The wave is pretty long and could reach a height of 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread over the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The surfing points that are most visited by surfers are Amandangan beach and Violation beach on Bangkaru island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} ovl49grc6o4dd6g61zabv9zqqzmnfi5 4492054 4492047 2022-07-29T02:54:09Z Veracious 1298114 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green Turtle # Leatherback Turtle # Hawksbill Turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== The wave is pretty long and could reach a height of 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread over the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan beach and Violation beach on Bangkaru island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} ehb4nax8bs53z3pppgin84p9ypw4h37 4492078 4492054 2022-07-29T03:45:14Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Surfing */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green Turtle # Leatherback Turtle # Hawksbill Turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} s6oc4j74udu0vlcvbpy8nksjvwhzn6p 4492079 4492078 2022-07-29T03:45:26Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Flora and fauna */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} 7zbhnnbe3y6nk0wpxqqc7kix7lwak1d 4492135 4492079 2022-07-29T06:55:04Z Veracious 1298114 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} doibl2dmlz3z8ir56qdip5a08etns5w 4492204 4492135 2022-07-29T09:01:28Z Veracious 1298114 /* Snorkeling */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ===Trekking=== Trekking on the island of Tuangku while enjoying the view of the forest while enjoying its beauty. The journey can be started from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists can see Mouse Deer, Nias Beo, Squirrel, Wild Boar and Butterfly of various colors. There is also a Bat Cave and Swallow's Nest Cave. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} 46k1bmnxoe73d2592mt7m0q6dzfd6or 4492205 4492204 2022-07-29T09:03:05Z Veracious 1298114 /* Trekking */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ===Trekking=== Trekking on the island of Tuangku while enjoying the view of the forest while enjoying its beauty. The journey can be started from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists can see Mouse Deer, Nias Beo, Squirrel, Wild Boar and Butterfly of various colors. There is also a Bat Cave and Swallow's Nest Cave. But be careful of the Estuary Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) which sometimes appears in river. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} 9me1ivbi0zmei0us3q2spzilbbh07q1 4492213 4492205 2022-07-29T09:39:03Z Veracious 1298114 /* Climate */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== The best time to enjoy the beauty of this group of islands, is between from March to August. That's because the weather is sunny and calm, making it the best time for island hoping, kayaking and snorkeling. ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ===Trekking=== Trekking on the island of Tuangku while enjoying the view of the forest while enjoying its beauty. The journey can be started from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists can see Mouse Deer, Nias Beo, Squirrel, Wild Boar and Butterfly of various colors. There is also a Bat Cave and Swallow's Nest Cave. But be careful of the Estuary Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) which sometimes appears in river. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} mu1u55u70pm0inv9qfggc7hxe8kkrl4 4492216 4492213 2022-07-29T09:41:00Z Veracious 1298114 /* Climate */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== To enjoy the beauty of this group of islands, it's recommended to visit here between March to August. That's because the weather is sunny and calm, making it the best time for island hoping, kayaking and snorkeling. ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Pourku Island. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ===Trekking=== Trekking on the island of Tuangku while enjoying the view of the forest while enjoying its beauty. The journey can be started from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists can see Mouse Deer, Nias Beo, Squirrel, Wild Boar and Butterfly of various colors. There is also a Bat Cave and Swallow's Nest Cave. But be careful of the Estuary Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) which sometimes appears in river. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} 6qk16enpa1gnxkyk657pstf5yidw8rf 4492218 4492216 2022-07-29T09:43:28Z Veracious 1298114 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banyak Islands banner.jpg|caption=}} The '''Banyak Islands''' are a group of tiny islands off the western coast of [[Aceh]], [[Sumatra]], [[Indonesia]], primarily visited on surfing charters. The islands are about 100 km north of the island of [[Nias]]. ==Understand== Kepulauan Banyak is Indonesian for "Many Islands". ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== # Green turtle # Leatherback turtle # Hawksbill turtle ===Climate=== To enjoy the beauty of this group of islands, it's recommended to visit here between March to August. That's because the weather is sunny and calm, making it the best time for island hoping, kayaking and snorkeling. ==Get in== === By plane === The nearest airport to the Banyak Islands is the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport on the Sumatra mainland, near [[Singkil]]. The nearest major airport is [[Medan]]'s Kuala Namu International Airport ({{IATA|KNO}}), more than 250 km away. === By boat === There are frequent boats from [[Singkil]] to Balai on the Banyak Islands. The boats only leave at high tide. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Surfing=== Waves are high and can reach 6 meters. There are 12 spots for surfing, spread across the Banyak Islands. The most visited surfing spots are Amandangan Beach and Violation Beach on Bangkaru Island. ===Snorkeling=== ===Trekking=== Trekking on the Tuangku Island while enjoying the beauty of its forest. The journey can be started from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists might encounter Mouse Deer, Nias Beo, Squirrel, Wild Boar and Butterfly of various colors. There is also a Bat Cave and Swallow's Nest Cave. But be careful of the Estuary Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) which sometimes appears in river. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * Return to [[Sumatra]] mainland. * Explore [[Nias]] island. {{outlinepark}} {{geo|2.1667|97.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} hxdgoc1lizvknqzecsfsc6zg1iwoq3k 0 2760 4492249 4410888 2022-07-29T11:16:24Z Mattsjc 2271709 /* Do */ Improving/updating Tibidabo transportation methods. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Campnou 1 (cropped).jpg|pgname=Inland Suburbs|origin=0,0}} The '''Inland Suburbs''' are the districts that ring the main part of [[Barcelona]]. To the southwest, it includes Les Corts and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, and to the northwest it includes Horta-Guinardo, Nou Barris and Sant Andreau. These areas are mostly residential but there are some good attractions for those who want to explore the districts outside of Barcelona's center. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|41.420|2.132|width=450|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q959944, Q1765582, Q1771488, Q1641049, Q1650230}} {{Mapshapes|Q237189}} <!-- metro --> ===Sarrià-Les Corts=== Les Corts is serviced by {{rint|barcelona|L3}} on the metro system, connecting the district with [[Barcelona/Sants-Montjuïc|Sants-Montjuïc]] and [[Barcelona/Ciutat Vella|Ciutat Vella]]. It runs along Diagonal, providing access to the shopping district and the Palau Reial. Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona, is a short walk away. {{rint|barcelona|L6}} and {{rint|barcelona|L7}} connect Sarrià to Plaça Catalunya in [[Barcelona/Eixample|Eixample]]. ===Northern suburbs=== The three northern suburbs -- Horta-Guinardo, Nou Barris and Sant Andreau -- are well integrated with the '''metro system'''. * {{rint|barcelona|L1}} connects Sant Andreau with [[Barcelona/Sant Martí|Sant Martí]] and [[Barcelona/Eixample|Eixample]]. * {{rint|barcelona|L3}} connects Horta-Guinardo with [[Barcelona/Gràcia|Gràcia]] and the [[Barcelona/Ciutat Vella|Ciutat Vella]] (through Plaça Catalunya). * {{rint|barcelona|L4}} connects Nou Barris and Horta-Guinardo with Eixample and the Ciutat Vella. * {{rint|barcelona|L5}} connects Nou Barris and Horta-Guinardo with Eixample and [[Barcelona/Sants-Montjuïc|Sants-Montjuïc]]. ==See== * {{see | name=Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau | alt=[[w:Hospital de Sant Pau|Hospital de Sant Pau]] | url=http://www.santpau.es/ | email=visites.recinte@santpau.cat | address=Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167 | lat=41.412778 | long=2.174444 | directions=Metro L5 Sant Pau / Dos de Maig | phone=+34 93 553 78 01 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Mar M-Sa 10:00–16:30, Su 10:00–14:30; Apr-Oct M-Sa 10:00–18:30, Su 10:00–14:30 | price=Adult €8, guided visit €14 (see web site for schedules) | wikipedia=Hospital de Sant Pau | image=Hosp stPau EdifPrincipal façana 0964 resize.jpg | wikidata=Q507282 | lastedit=2015-10-18 | content=Working hospital which is at the same time an architectural masterpiece open for visitors. Although some buildings are being renovated and wards are being moved to a new building of Nou Hospital, it still does not affect the experience. One of "small hidden features" is a network of underground passages where small carriages can be seen, you can get there near WCs on a central square, between ''Banc de Sang'' and ''Quiròfans''. }} ===Sarrià-Les Corts=== * {{see | name=Monestir de Pedralbes | alt=[[w:Monastery of Pedralbes|Monastery of Pedralbes]] | url=http://monestirpedralbes.bcn.cat/en | email=monestirpedralbes@bcn.cat | address=Baixada del Monestir, 9 | lat=41.395556 | long=2.112222 | directions=FGC: L6 Reina Elisenda, Metro: L3 Maria Cristina, Palau Reial, Bus: 22, 63, 64, 78, 75 (school days) | phone=+34 932 56 34 34 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Oct-Mar: Tu-F 10;00-14:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00; Apr-Sep: Tu-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-20:00 | price= €5; 1st Su of the month and Su after 15:00 free | wikipedia=Monastery of Pedralbes | image=Barcelona Monestir de Pedralbes3.JPG | wikidata=Q1321526 | lastedit=2015-10-19 | content=A beautiful Gothic monastery near the university, there are a museum which depicts the monastery life, a church, and a marvelous chapel covered with medieval frescoes. }} * {{see | name=Pavellons de la Finca Güell | alt=[[w:Güell Pavilions|Güell Pavilions]] | url=http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/607/.html | email=cultura-impuqv@bcn.cat | address=Avinguda de Pedralbes, 7 | lat=41.389322 | long=2.119271 | directions=Metro: L3-Palau Reial | phone=+34 933 177 652 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10am-4pm | price= | wikipedia=Güell Pavilions | image=Finca Guell.jpg | wikidata=Q595553 | lastedit=2015-10-19 | content=A complex of two pavilions by Antonio Gaudi. }} ===FC Barcelona=== * {{listing | type=see | name=Camp Nou | alt= | url=http://www.fcbarcelona.com<!--English site--> | email= | address=Carrer d'Aristides Maillol, 12 | lat=41.380833 | long=2.1225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Camp Nou | image=Camp Nou aerial (cropped).jpg | wikidata=Q159848 | content=If you're a football fanatic, then you can't miss a visit to this football temple, the home ground for Barcelona's biggest and most popular team and one of Europe's greatest footballing 'cathedrals'. During the Franco era, FCB was the only way that oppressed Catalans could vent their anger against his dictatorship. Because of that, it became and still is a symbol of Catalan identity. Camp Nou is the biggest stadium in Europe with a capacity of 98,600 people, with shops and a museum of the club's history. Match tickets start at about €42 and games hardly ever completely sell out, unless it is a match against the hated rivals Real Madrid (a match commonly dubbed ''El Clásico''), one of the other top teams (Atlético Madrid, Valencia or Sevilla) or in the Champions League. With the quality in the current team, there are always a few goals, and it is nearly always a resounding win for Barça. For stadium tours check the entry below. }} * {{see | name=Futbol Club Barcelona Museum | alt=Camp Nou Experience | url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/tour | email= | address=Carrer d'Aristides Maillol, 12 | lat=41.38039 | long=2.120636 | directions=Metro L3 to ''Palau Reai'', then a 10-min walk along ''Carrer de Martí i Franquès''. | phone=+34 902 18 99 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-19:00; Dec 25,Jan 01 off (Deviating on match days) | price=€25 (€20 for people from 6-13 and >70 years old) | wikipedia=FC Barcelona Museum | image=Barcelona 274.JPG | wikidata=Q616238 | lastedit=2018-01-13 | content=Museum dedicated to the FC Barcelona. It occupies 3,500 m² and attracts 1.2 million visitors a year, ranking it second to the Museu Picasso, which attracts 1.3 million visitors, as the most visited museum in the city of Barcelona. All of Barcas trophies and jerseys of many famous players of the team are exhibited. The museum can be visited by booking the ''Camp Nou Experience'' package, which includes also a stadium tour. The stadium tour is not fantastic and the audio guide is not really worth it either, but for a quick recent history of matches played there, consult the backs of the doors in the cubicles. Most have a lot of graffiti championing the team that played there. It is also unfortunate that the home team changing rooms are not open to the public, only the somewhat dated guest's team dressing rooms, which are not that impressive. }} * '''FC Barcelona Tickets''', Barcelona Football Club [http://www.barcelona-football-club.com/]. Official Ticket agent for FC Barcelona Tickets. It is a little pricier than in the stadium but you skip long queues and are assured with the seats you want, and the tickets will be sent to the hotel. Tickets can also be purchased online from a number of websites, such as fc barcelona tickets - [http://www.fcbarcelonatickets.com/], Spain Ticket Bureau [http://www.spainticketbureau.com/] or Spainticketsonline [http://www.spainticketsonline.es/]. * '''FC Barcelona basketball''': FC Barcelona has professional teams in many other sports, with the most notable being their basketball team ([http://www.fcbarcelona.com/basketball]). Barça's basketball section has boasted countless Spanish and international stars, and it regularly contends for top honors in both the domestic ACB and continent-wide Euroleague. FCB basketball plays at Palau Blaugrana, next to Camp Nou; tickets range from €12 to over €60, depending on the quality of seats and desirability of the match. FCB members receive discounted prices. Barça provides basketball ticket information in English [http://www.fcbarcelona.com/info-tickets/next-matches-basketball here]. ==Do== [[File:Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau 16-05-2009 13-33-12.JPG|thumb|right|Hospital de Sant Pau]] * {{do | name=Pedralbes Royal Palace | alt=[[w:Palau Reial de Pedralbes|Gardens of Pedralbes Royal Palace]] | url=http://www.barcelona.cat/resources/hu/parcs-i-jardins/ParcsIFRAME/w110.bcn.cat/portal/site/MediAmbient/menuitem.0d4d06202ea41e13e9c5e9c5a2ef8a0c/index11a3.html | email= | address=avda. Diagonal, 686 | lat=41.388417 | long=2.117028 | directions=Les Corts, Metro: L3-Palau Reial | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct 10am-8pm; Nov-Mar 10am-6pm | price= | wikipedia=Palau Reial de Pedralbes | image=Palau Reial Pedralbes.jpg | wikidata=Q1815135 | lastedit=2015-10-19 | content= }} * {{do | name=CosmoCaixa | alt= | url=http://www.cosmocaixa.com | email= | address= | lat=41.413056 | long=2.131111 | directions=metro L7 to Av. Tibidabo | phone=+34 932 126 050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€4 for general admission. Other exhibitions cost more. | wikipedia=CosmoCaixa Barcelona | image=CosmoCaixa Museu Barcelona.JPG | wikidata=Q2625747 | content=Isaac Newton 26; Perhaps one of the best science museums in Europe. Order tickets online to avoid the queue. Depending on your level of interest, you can spend there up to half a day. Plenty of fun interactive elements. Weekends may be crowded. }} * {{do | name=Tibidabo | alt= | url=http://www.tibidabo.cat/en/ | email= | address=Plaça Tibidabo, 3-4 | lat=41.4225 | long=2.118611 | directions=metro L7 to Av. Tibidabo Station, then the "Tramvia Blau" or bus 196, and then the Funicular up to the mountain; journey ~1h | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tibidabo | image=El Tibidabo, l'observatori Fabra i la punxa d'una torre veneciana.jpg | wikidata=Q658271 | lastedit=2015-10-19 | content=Located on the mountains of Barcelona (farther north from Gracia) and offers a spectacular view of the city (532 m high). This is a place where according some legends, the Devil tempted Jesus Christ offering him the whole world in exchange for his worship. At the top there is an awesome church, which offers panoramic views of the city. The church is almost completely surrounded by a big amusement park. You will also find an observatory and an ascendable communications tower nearby. The beautifully scenic walk down is lined with some un-missable Spanish architecture for your photo album. You can not take photos very well from the tram, but the walk is wonderful. The ''cafe con leche'' at the cafe near the church is terrible. Try at the bottom of the funicular. }} **{{do | name=Tramvia Blau | alt=[[w:Tramvia Blau|blue tramway]] | url=https://www.barcelonabusturistic.cat/en/tramviablau | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single ticket: €5.50 | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=It is an old tram (beginning of the 20th century) connecting Av. Tibidabo metro station and Funicular station at the foot of Tibidabo. As of November 2017, closed for maintenance. Use bus 196 instead, which is also cheaper and covered by metro tickets. Bus station are located 50 meters up the hill from the Tramvia Blau station. }} ** {{do | name=Funicular del Tibidabo | alt=[[w:Tibidabo funicular|Tibidabo funicular]] | url=http://www.tibidabo.cat/en/info-park/how-to-get-there/come-up-by-public-transport/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€12; free if bought with the €35 amusement park admission | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=It connects the terminus of Tramvia Blau at the ''Plaça del Doctor Andreu'' with an amusement park at the summit of the Tibidabo mountain. It's an underwhelming ride. Trees block the view throughout the ride. }} ** {{do | name=Funicular de Vallvidrera | alt=[[w:Vallvidrera Funicular|Vallvidrera Funicular]] | url=http://www.fgc.cat/eng/autobusos.asp | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=FGC lines S1, S2 to ''Peu del Funicular'' | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=As per Integrated Fare System tariffs | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=A much cheaper (and still fast) way is to take S1/S2 suburban train to Peu del Funicular, then ride up to Vallvidrera Superior by the Vallvidrera Funicular (a free connection in Peu del Funicular train station). From there, take bus No 111 (also a free connection) to the top of the mountain. }} ** '''Tibibus''' runs directly from Tibidabo and Placa de Catalunya. Costs €3 (bring exact change) and is not covered by metro tickets. Every 25 minutes. Station at Tibidabo is behind the cathedral. ** '''Hiking''' up and/or down Tibidabo is also possible. (A great value is taking the ''Funicular de Vallvidrera'' route up - see above - and then walking down.) Tibidabo is also a frequent '''bicycling''' route for in-shape bikers who want a challenge. *{{do | name=Parc del Laberint d'Horta | alt= | url=http://capdesetmana.bcn.cat/es/detall/parc-del-laberint-d-horta_92086011952.html | email= | address= | lat=41.440278 | long=2.145556 | directions=Horta-Guinardó district, Metro: L3 Mundet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apt-Oct 10:00-20:00, Nov-Mar 10:00-19:00; Nov labyrinth closed for maintenance | price= | wikipedia=Parc del Laberint d'Horta | image=Escalinata Mirador Horta.JPG | wikidata=Q1435468 | lastedit=2015-10-23 | content=Try out the labyrinth in the center of this park. The park also has a nice waterfall, a romantic canal and gardens. A quiet place to relax for several hours away from the busy city. Free of charge on Wednesdays and Sundays. }} * {{do | name=Ronda Verde | alt=Green Round | url=http://rondaverda.cat/en/tram-parc-de-collserola.php | email= | address= | lat=41.415935 | long=2.126249 | directions=One entry is near the funicular del Tibidabo. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-17 | content=Bike, run or walk along part of the Ronda Verde, which runs around the edge of the hills to the north of the city and offers great views. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Custo Barcelona | url=http://www.custo-barcelona.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Avinguda Diagonal, 557 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +34 933 222 662 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular designer clothing brand. }} * {{buy | name=L'illa | alt= | url=http://www.lilla.com/ | email= | address=Av. Diagonal 557 | lat=41.389721 | long=2.135099 | directions=T1, T2, T3, It can be a somewhat long walk if travelling by metro, but easily reachable by bus. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-21:30 | price= | content=A nice modern shopping mall located on Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona's main transport artery. Contains many mid-range to high end brands. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=La Riera | url=http://www.vegetarialariera.com | email= | address=C/ Regent Mendieta, 15 | lat= | long= | directions=Les Corts, next to football club Barcelona, Metro: L5 Collblanc | phone=+34 629 57 42 68 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 13:00-16:00 | price=Price (Menu): €9 | content=Vegetarian restaurant with varied menu that uses seasonal ingredients from local markets. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Can Punyetes | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carrer de Marià Cubí, 189 | lat=41.395242 | long=2.144704 | directions= | phone= +34 932 00 91 59 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 12:00–15:30, 20:00-00:00 | price= | content=A very traditional Catalan restaurant favored by locals. Menu in Catalan, but it's worth the risk, the food is delicious. }} * {{eat | name=Flash-Flash | alt= | url=http://www.flashflashbarcelona.com/ | email= | address=C/Granada del Penedès, 25 | lat=41.396594 | long=2.15218 | directions= | phone=+34 932 370 990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=About €15 | content=Not really in Gràcia, but next to it, it's one of the restaurants of the ''Tuset street'' years, when the ''Gauche Divine'' was the cool group in the city. This restaurant was made as a cool bar during the late 1960s and it remains unchanged. The food's good (omelettes is the speciality and the cheapest option). }} * {{eat | name=Hisop | url=http://www.hisop.com | email= | address=Passatge de Marimon, 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 93 241 32 33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: M-F 13:30-15:30, dinner M-Sa 20:30-23:00 | price=Mains around €20 | content=One of the most promising cuisines in Barcelona with excellent wine service. }} * {{eat | name=La Esquinica | url= | email= | address=Passeig de Fabra i Puig, 296 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +34 933 582 519 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 12:30-00:00, Sa 08:00-16:00 and 18:30-09:00, Su 08:00-16:00 | price=About €20 | content=One of the best known tapas restaurants in Barcelona, there's usually a long queue outside. }} * {{eat | name=La Porteria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carrer de Laforja, 11 | lat=41.399769 | long=2.150653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Menu del noche ~€22 | content=This quiet street holds a few bars and restaurants to choose from. La Porteria is nothing fancy, but seems to keep a steady local crowd. They have a ''menu del noche'' (like the ''menu del dia''), which provides a good value and the proprietor served his own wine from the "Ribera" (del duero) region of Spain. The selection of 3 olive oils with bread before the meal was a pleasant bonus. }} * {{eat | name=Mirablau | alt= | url= | email= | address=Carrer de Manuel Arnús, 2 | lat=41.416053 | long=2.131870 | directions=at the parking lot for the Tibidabo furnicular | phone=+34 93 418 58 79 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Tapas and most mains €5-10, paella €16.5-19.5 | content=Food and service are average but the stunning views make up for it with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a sweeping view of Barcelona. Popular spot with locals for a drink and some romantic ambiance. }} * {{eat | name=Cachitos Diagonal | alt= | url=http://www.cachitosdiagonal.com | email= | address=Avda. Diagonal 508 | lat=41.39529 | long=2.15384 | directions= | phone=+34 932527381 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Cachitos Diagonal is a tapas restaurant on a cool, avant-garde stile. Bright and spacious, with large blackboards and ivy climbing on the walls, creates a warm, chic and stylish atmosphere. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Barcelona City North | alt= | url=http://www.barcelonacitycentre.com/north | email= | address=C/ Saragossa, 95-97 | lat=41.403725 | long=2.14655 | directions=Metro Fontana or Lesseps | phone=+34 934 87 97 62 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bathroom ensuite, TV, satellite, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Mercure Alberta Barcelona | alt= | url=http://hotelalbertabarcelona.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=H9267@accor.com | address=Via Augusta 127 | lat=41.39991 | long=2.14495 | directions=MEtro Sant Gervasi | phone=+34 932094511 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€92 | content=Halfway between an Ibis and a Mercure, this simple hotel offers very attractive rates, which compensate for it being slightly out of the way (yet still close enough to explore [[Barcelona/Gràcia|Gràcia]] and [[Barcelona/Eixample|Eixample]]), and quite basic rooms. The cheapest rooms are quite worn, and the level of renovation increase with price. The hotel's restaurant is more of a cafe, offering very basic dishes (mostly pre-prepared) at reasonable prices. A selection of packaged snacks and drinks can be bought at the reception from what they call a "mini bar". }} * {{sleep | name=AC Hotel Irla | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bcnir-ac-hotel-irla | email= | address=Carre de Calvet Calvet, 40-42 | lat=41.39479 | long=2.14347 | directions= | phone=+34 932 41 62 10 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€77 | content=A very small AC with very small 36 rooms and not much in terms of amenities - but comes handy if you have business in the area. }} * {{sleep | name=AC Hotel Victoria Suites | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bcnsu-ac-hotel-victoria-suites | email= | address=Carrer de Beltrán i Rózpide, 7 | lat=41.38934 | long=2.12123 | directions=Metro Maria Cristina - L3 | phone=+34 932 06 99 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€120 | content=A suburban aparthotel brought up to AC standards, with large rooms, a pool and not much to do in the neighbourhood - but only 600&nbsp;m from the Metro station. }} * {{sleep | name=HCC Covadonga | alt= | url=https://www.hcchotels.com/hotel/5/hcc-covadonga | email= | address=Avda Diagonal 596. | lat=41.3935 | long=2.1460 | directions= | phone=+34 93 2095511 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=R2&nbsp;km to Barcelona City Centre and only 1&nbsp;km from Sants Rail Station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Condado | alt= | url=http://www.condadohotel.com | email= | address= | lat=41.39559 | long=2.14946 | directions= | phone=+34 932002311 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=C/ Aribau 201. A 3-star hotel at the business and shopping hub of Avinguda Diagonal. }} * {{sleep | name=NH Constanza | alt= | url=http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/spain/barcelona/nh-constanza.html?action=search | email= | address= | lat=41.38898 | long=2.13619 | directions= | phone=+34 93 281-15-00 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=C/ Deu i Mata, 69-99. A hotel designed by the world-renowned architect Rafael Moneo at the Avenida Diagonal/Numancia axies, Barcelona's commercial and financial centre. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=NH Belagua | alt= | url=http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/spain/barcelona/nh-belagua.html | email=nhbelagua@nh-hotels.com | address=Via Augusta 89-91 | lat=41.40086 | long=2.150029 | directions= | phone=+34 932 373 940 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€140 | content=Rooms with double windows to keep out street noise. Like many European hotels, neighbor rooms can still be heard. Moderate to expensive in price, probably geared more towards the business traveler. Great continental buffet breakfast included with room. }} * {{sleep | name=Gran Hotel Princesa Sofia | alt= | url=http://www.princesasofia.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.38599 | long=2.12308 | directions= | phone=+34 93 508 10 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€160-700 per night | content=Steeped in established tradition and a dedication to service. Private Health Spa and Haute Cuisine restaurant. }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Barcelona}} {{geo|41.413|2.150}} gg9o9lwebedd5jxk2rae76j2lmhfhe1 0 4335 4492039 4425894 2022-07-29T02:19:09Z Sgroey 2240936 edits for style wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bornholm banner Oestelars Kirke detail.jpg}} '''[http://www.bornholm.info/en Bornholm]''' is [[Denmark]]'s crown jewel. The "Pearl of the Baltic" has sandy beaches on the south of the island which are renowned for their Mediterranean light and feel. Its forests impart a more rugged feel than found elsewhere in densely-populated Denmark. Though practically unknown to most English speakers, this island of light is a favourite vacation spot for Scandinavians, Germans, and Poles. Its position in the middle of the Baltic (it is closer to [[Sweden]], [[Poland]] and [[Germany]] than to rest of Denmark) gives both a secluded, yet international feel. Bornholm is in the Baltic Sea 37&nbsp;km south of Sweden. The island is roughly 588 km² and has 158&nbsp;km of coastline. Bornholm is widely known for its smoked herring, high quality arts and crafts and its beautiful nature. [[File:Bornholm.png|thumb|500px]] [[File:HammershusView.jpg|thumb|400px|View of Bornholm from Hammershus]] ==Regions== {{mapframe}} As of 2003 Bornholm's five regions assembled into one administrative and political unit called Bornholms Regionskommune. In 2007, Bornholm was joined with the Capital Region (Hovedstadenregionen), meaning that Bornholm is now administratively fused with Copenhagen. ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Aakirkeby]]|wikidata=Q259969}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Allinge-Sandvig]]|wikidata=Q2296596}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Arnager]]|wikidata=Q3156843}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gudhjem]]|wikidata=Q1553054}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hasle]]|wikidata=Q926571}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Listed]]|wikidata=Q984923}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Neksø]]|wikidata=Q643410}} (or Nexø) * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Rønne]]|wikidata=Q690062}} The largest city, with approximately 10,000 inhabitants. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Snogebæk]]|wikidata=Q1004681}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Svaneke]]|wikidata=Q605001}} ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Dueodde]]|wikidata=Q2189435}} &mdash; protected beach and site of tallest lighthouse on island * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ertholmene]]|wikidata=Q502678}} &mdash; small group of islands * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hammershus]]|wikidata=Q700384}} &mdash; large medieval fortification ==Understand== ===History=== Bornholm has a long history as a military and political center in the Baltic ocean. The history goes back to the famous Vikings. Numerous findings at southern Bornholm indicate that Bornholm was a well established trading point. Poland, Sweden and Germany are all within 100&nbsp;km. That made Bornholm attractive for the Danish king, the archbishop of Lund and the city of Lübeck during medieval times. Catholics who fasted were only allowed to eat fish and other similar things, so that in the 13th century herring was the main income source on Bornholm. ====Medieval==== The European plague struck Bornholm in the middle of the 14th century and halved the population. It was also during this time that Hammershus was constructed, as well as the famous 'round churches'. From 1525 to 1576 Bornholm was pawned to Lübeck in payment for debts the Danish king Frederik I incurred as a result of Lübeck's support for his rebellion against the Swedish King Christian II. The people of Bornholm were suppressed with high taxes and forced labour. They tried to break free but the revolt was quashed in the battle of Ugleenge. [[File:BornholmGranitBrud.jpg|thumb|Granite quarry near Hammershus]] ====Early modern==== A battle between Denmark and Sweden in 1645 led to Swedish control over the island, but it was brief - they left again the same year. In the Roskilde Peace of 1658, Bornholm, Skåne, Halland and Blekinge were given to Sweden. Again the people were forced to pay high taxes to oppressive forces. The Danish king advised the people of Bornholm to fight back. In 1658 the Swedish commander of Bornholm was killed in Rønne, and the people of Bornholm freed themselves from years of foreign control. Bornholm was given to the Danish king as 'his island'. Jens Kofoed, Poul Anker, Peder Olsen and Villum Clausen became champions of liberty. The same four men have, in modern times, given their names to the ferries from Bornholmstrafikken. ====World War II 1940-1946==== Bornholm was Danish until World War II, when it was occupied by the Nazis along with the rest of Denmark. The island was liberated by the Soviets in 1945, but against the backdrop of the emerging Cold War, they refused to withdraw until they were given some special privileges. ====The Cold War 1946-1989==== Bornholm was NATO's fist towards the east, but a Soviet declaration after World War II stated that the placement of "foreign soldiers" (NATO) on Bornholm wasn't allowed. So, it was only Danish soldiers who were allowed duty at Bornholm. Because they were able to listen to Soviet, Polish and East German military radio transmissions from a location much further to the east than any other NATO members, enabling military movements deep within the Soviet Union to be monitored, Bornholm contributed significantly NATO intelligence was very highly valued. In 2017, Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service decided to build a listening tower near Østermarie, almost the size of the Statue of Liberty, to intercept radio communications across the Baltic Sea and in parts of Russia. ===Industry=== As in other places in the world, Bornholm felt the industrial revolution during the 19th century, and in 1843 its Hasle klinker (clinker) was established. It was one of Bornhom's biggest export ventures since the Middle Ages herring boom. Bornholm is made of granite which has been quarried for centuries. Bornholmstrafikken (formerly known as ‘Dampskibsselskabet af 1866’ or the Steamship Company of 1866) was founded in 1866 and is still the regular route to and from Bornholm. Bornholm's main income source has, as an island, always been the sea which surrounds it, and in the 1970s & 1980s the fishermen of the island were so successful that many of them became really wealthy. This rampant overfishing resulted in a rapid decline in fish population which, by the early 1990s, put many fishermen out of work. This created flow-on effects because each fisherman created six on-shore jobs in related industries, resulting in economic decline. [[File:BornholmGranit.jpg|thumb|five kinds of granite on Bornholm (from Aakirkeby square)]] ===Tourism=== Today Bornholm is a popular travel destination for tourists from Sweden, Norway, Germany, Poland and the rest of Denmark, who are a common sight in the summertime. ==Talk== As Bornholm has many tourists each year, most people speak English, German or Swedish, the exception being most of the older population. Almost all tourism brochures are to be found in English, German, Polish and a Scandinavian language. ==Get in== === By plane === [https://en.bornholms-lufthavn.dk/ Bornholm airport] near Rønne. In the summer season there are buses from the airport. All '''international flights''' operate on a summer-only schedule: * [http://www.wideroe.no/ Widerøe] from [[Oslo]]. * [http://www.spies.dk/ Spies] from [[Mallorca]] and [[Antalya]]. '''Domestic flights:''' * [http://www.dat.dk/ Danish Air Transport] - from [[Copenhagen]] (up to six return trips daily) === By car === As Bornholm is an island, you must take one of the various ferries (see below). The fare for a car is usually a lot higher than for pedestrians. === By ferry === These ferries take cars and passengers. '''International ferries:''' * [https://www.bornholmslinjen.com Bornholmslinjen] [[Ystad]] – [[Rønne]], daily year around. * [https://www.bornholmslinjen.com Bornholmslinjen] [[Sassnitz]] – [[Rønne]], daily during summer, few times per week otherwise. * [http://www.bornholmexpress.dk/ Bornholmexpress ] [[Allinge-Sandvig]] – [[Simrishamn]] only during the summer. * [http://www.kzp.kolobrzeg.pl/en Kołobrzeska Żegluga Pasażerska] [[Kołobrzeg]] – [[Neksø]] ferry from April till October. * [https://polferries.com/ Polferries] [[Sassnitz]] – [[Rønne]] ferry from April till October. '''Domestic ferries:''' * [https://www.bornholmslinjen.com Bornholmslinjen] [[Rønne]] – [[Køge]], daily year around. === By ferry and train === * [http://www.dsb.dk/en DSB] sells combined train and ferry tickets Copenhagen – Malmö Hyllie – Ystad – Rønne. This journey requires a change at Malmö Hyllie station. There is a very short walk between the train and ferry in Ystad. ==Get around== [[File:Bornholm - cyclists.jpg|thumb|Cycling on Bornholm]] You can get to the island by ferry or airplane, but the island also provides excellent opportunities for arriving by private boat. It's easy getting around either by car, bus or bicycle. === By taxi === You can hail a taxi on the street, or call for one to come pick you up at a specific address. A taxi can be ordered at +45 59 95 23 01. The charge for a trip from the airport to Rønne is approximately €7, and a trip from Rønne to Nexø (longest distance) is €50. ===By bus=== There are 9 bus lines connecting cities and attractions. Some stops are designed for getting off, walking a scenic route and getting on a bus at the next stop. Outside the cities there are not many bus stops. You just ask the bus driver to stop where you want to get off. And you wave your hand to stop a bus anywhere where the road does not have solid white lines (so that the bus will not block the traffic to let you on). At night use a flashlight or a mobile phone to make your gesture visible to the driver. The BAT 24-hour ticket at 150 [[Denmark#Money|kr]] can be a good deal if you intend to make several trips in one day and don't want to worry about the rates and zones. ===By bike=== The easiest way to explore Bornholm is by bike, the longest distance on the island is 36&nbsp;km. There are excellent biking facilities all over Bornholm. It is easy to rent a bike at Bornholm and the charge varies from place to place but expect about €10 for a day and €20 for a whole week. ==See== [[File:HammershusBornholm.jpg|thumb|Hammershus]] [[File:OsterLarsKirke.jpg|thumb|Østerlars round church]] * '''Almindingen''' — Third largest Danish forest * '''[[Svaneke]]''' — A very well preserved town on the most Eastern point of the island, Svaneke boasts the most hours of sunlight in all of Northern Europe. Known as one of the prettiest and best preserved towns on the island it is also well known for its many artists and galleries. There is a market day on the town square and it is one of the most wonderful things about this town. Wednesday and Saturday from 09:00-14:00 throughout the summer season and only on Saturdays until noon the rest of the year. The market is crowded with people, buying and talking, watching and contemplating... listening to the live music and drinking beer. The requirement for being a vendor here is, you have to have made the wares yourself. There are fresh organic vegetables, battered fried fish, sausages and bitters, photo-cards, jewellery, artworks and crafts, hats sweaters and socks, leather shoes; there is something for everyone here. A big hit with the kids is the horse and buggy ride around the town, picking up and dropping people off on the market. The colourful life of the market on its own is worth the visit. The unique red church from the 1300s is also worth seeing, it is one of the oldest on the island and one of the prettiest too, as it watches over Baltic. Svaneke has two harbours, a larger one and a smaller one for the locals, filled with colourful boats and a nearby seafood smokehouse (with indoor and outdoor dining). But perhaps what this town is most well known for... is its beer. The islands only brewery Svaneke Bryghus has become quite well known all over Denmark. A water tower designed by the architect Jørn Utzon (best known for the Sydney Opera House) in Svaneke. Oluf Høst was born in Svaneke and his house can be seen on OlufHøstgade. There are also many specialty sweet shops in Svaneke, such as handmade candies, caramels, licorice and chocolates, all made in high quality. There is even an organic homemade ice-cream parlour. Svaneke is also one of the only towns besides Rønne that has life even throughout the winter. * '''Joboland''' — An amusement park near Svaneke with a small water park, animals and rides. * '''[[Dueodde]]''' — White sand beaches with some of the finest sand in the world. * '''[[Gudhjem]]''' — The name translates directly to 'God's Home' and is famous for its gorgeous sunrises. The many steep hills leading you farther into town, down towards the harbour, are what is the most charming in the town. Gudhjem is quite dead in the winters but is bustling with tourists in the summer. There are many shops and restaurants and a very large white mill. Right up from Gudhjem is the island's best swimming pool. The water is half-saltwater so as to be able to use less chlorine. There are massive wall to wall and ceiling windows, tropical plants and a waterslide. There is a sauna in both men's and women's changing rooms. * '''[[Allinge-Sandvig]]''' — These two amalgamated towns on the Northern coast of the island are romantic and pretty and have hundreds of old fashioned half-timbered houses. Allinge is especially lovely and famous for its Smokehouse and its annual Jazz Festival. For a week during summers, Allinge is home to 'Folkemoede' with hotels, hostels and private accommodation reserved up to a year in advance. Very close to Allinge is '''Tejn''' where fishing competition Trolling Master Bornholm is held annually, usually in April. Sandvig is the closest town to popular tourist destination Hammershus Castle. Finding your way around the top, north coast of Bornholm can be a bit daunting if arriving by bus or self-drive for newcomers since it is basically 4 towns grown together over time. From north-west to south-east they are: Sandvig-Allinge-Sandkaas-Tejn. * '''Round churches''' * '''The old part of Rønne''' * '''Slotslyngen''' — Wild nature near Hammershus * '''Bornholms Kunstmuseum''' The largest art collection on Bornholm. Includes such artists as Oluf Host (Høst), Karl Isakson and many others. The museum is most famous for its fantastic architecture and amazing location on the seaside. * '''Hammershus''' — A large ruin at the northernmost point of the island. * '''The Medieval Centre of Bornholm''' — A small rebuilt city from the medieval times. They have stalls, demonstrations, food, performers and special activities for children. Every year a large market is held for a week in mid-July. Enthusiasts from different countries attend and the centre is turned into a large theatre with all kinds scenes from the everyday-life of the medieval. The climax is a huge battle with cannon smoke, bowmen, tournament on horseback and knights in armor. ==Do== * Bicycling * Sunbathing * Walk/trekking * Gallery tours * Swimming * Surfing * Sailing * Fishing * Camping ===Forests=== * '''Almindingen''' — The third largest forest in Denmark. * '''Paradisbakkerne''' * '''Rytsker Højlyng''' — Home of 'Rokkestenen' a massive rock approx. 35 tonnes. ===Beaches=== * '''Dueodde''' — The sand is ultra-fine and inviting. The water is clear and clean with lots sand bars, so there is both shallow and deep water close to the shore. The sand is white and if it were not for the pine trees in the distance, one would believe to be in the tropics. * '''Balka''' — Balka is the most popular beach on Bornholm. It is several kilometres long and has very fine sand and shallow water. *'''Sandvig''' — The best beach on Bornholm's northern coastline. Very popular with locals and with a large motorhome/caravan site for tourists right next door. *'''Antoinette''' — A beach north of Rønne, plenty space to be yourself and enjoy the weather and ocean. * '''Hullehavn''' — A small beach on the outskirts of Svaneke, it's incorporated into the cliffs and even has a divingboard. The beach has camping on one side of it and the lighthouse on the other. Hullehavn is known for how it's easy-going atmosphere. Both locals and tourists enjoy Hullehavn where people are very laid back and sociable; age and nationality means nothing. There is a there is a little bar/cafe/ice-cream kiosk with tables and chairs right on the beach. There are often concerts and at the cafe and djs and dancing. ==Eat== [[File:4herrings.jpg|thumb|four kinds of herring]] {{seealso|Nordic cuisine}} * '''Smoked herrings''' are a specialty of the island. You can get them at smokehouses in seaside towns, such as Arnager, Gudhjem or Snogebæk, where they also sell other fish and seafood delicacies. * '''Sol over Gudhjem''' — Smoked herring on rye bread with a raw egg yolk on top. * '''Marinated herrings''' — Marinated herring served on buttered rye bread with hard-boiled egg and onions is a traditional food of Denmark and is frankly unmissable. Try the curry-marinade. * '''Other seafood''' such as scrimps, salmon, sole and eel. * '''Rye crackers''' made by Johannes Dam in [[Aakirkeby]] * A variety of local cheeses. *'''Smokehouses''' in the larger towns such as Allinge or Hasle often have high quality seafood buffets available for diners. Very popular with locals and tourists alike. Expect to pay around €20-25 per person excluding drinks. Seafood buffets can get busy during high season but should definitely be a must-try for visitors to Bornholm. ==Buy== Bornholm is famous for its many high quality crafts such as blown glass and textiles. Visit the different shops and exhibits. * '''Glass art''' — There are many small glass workshops around Bornholm. * '''Ceramics''' * '''Granite''' ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Bornholmer Bryg | alt= | url=https://svanekebryghus.dk/om_bryggeriet | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Beer made by Svaneke Bryghus and available in most bars and restaurants on Bornholm. }} * {{drink | name=Bornholmer Snaps | alt= | url=http://www.bornholmersnaps.dk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Snaps made on Bornholm Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik ApS available at almost any Bornholm store. }} ==Go next== [[Ertholmene]] islands. {{geo|55.12500|14.91667|zoom=11}} {{isPartOf|Denmark}} {{outlineregion}} ngavaays37hn27yobpw3lqgm990pkng 0 4459 4492073 4429135 2022-07-29T03:41:22Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bowen island boats banner.jpg|caption=Boats at Eaglecliff Beach, Bowen Island}} '''[http://www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ Bowen Island]''' is a small island at the entrance to Howe Sound, connected to [[Vancouver]] and the rest of the [[Lower Mainland]] by a short ferry ride from '''Horseshoe Bay''' in [[West Vancouver]] and a regularly scheduled water taxi from Granville Island, in downtown. The island has become a favourite tourist destination although amenities and activities are limited. Most activities involve wandering the shops or exploring the parks and natural areas. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By boat === ==== By ferry ==== {{Mapframe|49.375|-123.371|zoom=12}} The most popular way to get to Bowen is via '''[http://www.bcferries.com BC Ferries]''' service from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to {{marker|type=go|name=Snug Cove|lat=49.3796|long=-123.3317}} on the island. The ferry crossing takes 20 minutes and generally runs hourly (except early afternoon). There are 15-16 trips a day with the first ferry leaving Horseshoe Bay at 6:05AM. Fare is $12.10 for an adult foot passenger, bicycles are $2 and a car is $34.20. You can drive your car onto the Queen of Capilano in Horseshoe Bay. Be warned the during peak travel hours and during the summer there are often overloads and the ferry is often late due to high tourist traffic. Mechanical problems can cause the ferry to be cancelled and all vehicles will be stranded on Bowen Island until the ferry becomes operational again. Check the Service Notice section below the current schedule for Bowen Island on the BC Ferries webpage. ==== By water taxi ==== A water-taxi run by '''[http://www.eblaunch.com English Bay Launch]''' provides a passenger-only connection between Bowen Island and [[Vancouver/Kitsilano-Granville Island|Granville Island]] or [[Vancouver/West End|Coal Harbour]]. Monday to Friday, it departs Granville Island at 7:15AM and 4:30PM, and departs Coal Harbour at 6PM. The ferry departs Snug Cove on Bowen for Granville Island at 6:30AM, and departs Snug Cove for Coal Harbour at 8AM and 5:15PM. There is a weekend service between Snug Cove and Granville Island during the summer with six departures. The price for a one way trip is $20 M-F and $25 Sa-Su; round trips are $35 M-F and $40 Sa-Su. Children 2-12 are $10 each way. Reservations are recommended. ==Get around== An [https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/information/visitors-centre/ information centre] is located a minute's walk up the main street from the ferry dock (turn right just before the library). The centre is run by Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, and provides lots of information on Bowen Island accommodation and activities. There is also a strong culture of hitchhiking on the island. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: Bowen Island, [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} * There is a bus service on several routes that will take you around to most parts of the island, however it runs infrequently. === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Snug cove marina.JPG|thumb|right|Marina views at Snug Cove]] * Wander around the village of '''Snug Cove'''. * Visit one of the small '''beaches''' on the island. There are a couple near Snug Cove; others are scattered around the island and require transportation to get to. * Visit '''Crippen Regional Park'''. Open every day, 8AM-9PM in the summer (8AM - dusk at other times of the year). The park has some heritage buildings, a fish ladder, picnic sites and trails for walking, cycling and horseback riding. It is accessible from the main street in Snug Cove. ==Do== The primary attraction of Bowen Island to Vancouverites has been to get away from everything and relax. However, if you want to do something, there are a few options. One is to rent a '''kayak''' and paddle around Snug Cove or venture around the island. '''Bowen Island Sea Kayaking''', on the ferry dock at Snug Cove, 604-947-9266 ([mailto:info@bowenislandkayaking.com info@bowenislandkayaking.com]), [http://www.bowenislandkayaking.com], rents kayaks by the hour or overnight. They also provide lessons and guided tours. $35/$45 (single/double, ''for three hours''). There are also a number of '''hikes''' on the island. Crippen Regional Park offers a number of shorter hikes that can be done in a couple of hours. '''Dorman Point''' (trail begins at the end of Snug Cove beach) provides views of the harbour and the entrance to Howe Sound. The hike to '''Killarney Lake''' (about 45 minutes each way) passes through forest and the fish ladder to the lake. There is also a 4&nbsp;km hike around Killarney Lake. Tougher, but with more rewarding views, is the hike to the top of '''Mount Gardner'''. The trail begins 3&nbsp;km from Snug Cove on Mount Gardner Road and is mostly through forest. It rises to an elevation of 719 m and on sunny days provides a very nice view. The trail is 11&nbsp;km in length, so be sure to leave yourself enough time if you have to walk from Snug Cove to the trailhead. ==Buy== There are a number of small craft and souvenir shops in Snug Cove, as well as many artist studios and galleries located at [http://www.artisansquare.com Artisan Square], a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from the Ferry. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cocoa West Chocolatier | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/ | email= | address=581 Artisan Ln | lat=49.380246 | long=-123.345299 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=We-Su 10AM-5PM | price=$10-30 | lastedit=2018-02-11 | content=Organic, artisanal chocolates. }} * {{eat | name=Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods | url=http://www.artisaneats.ca | email= | address=539 Artisan Lane | lat=49.3800 | long=-123.3446 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-0190 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 9:30AM-4PM | price=$5-15 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=Housemade breads, pates, rillettes, sausages....panini sandwiches, antipasti, a great selection of local and European cheeses and fine foods. Incredible view of ocean, mountains, ferries and forest. }} * {{eat | name=Bowen Island Roasting Co. Ltd. | alt=The BowenCoffee Store | url=http://www.bowencoffee.ca | email= | address=105-996 Dorman Rd | lat=49.3792 | long=-123.3382 | directions=Under The Ruddy Potato, beside the Beer & Wine Cellar | phone = +1 604-562-0024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-5PM M-F, 9-5 Sat, 10-4 Sun | price=$ | content="The BowenCoffee Store" with everything Coffee...and Tea too! Gifts and souvenirs, and coffee and tea brewing supplies. The coffee is fresh roasted organic coffee and the store has over 65 organic loose leaf teas including whites, greens, oolongs, wellness, herbal, mate, matcha and blacks. Snacks, light lunches, Coffee & Tea Bar, Mario's Gelati Italian Ice Cream in summer months. }} * {{eat | name=Doc Morgans Marina Pub and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=437 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3794 | long=-123.3345 | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-0808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The pub is located upstairs above the restaurant and has a beautiful large deck overlooking the marina. Fish and chips, seafood specials and other pub fare. }} * {{eat | name=The Snug on Bowen Coffee House | alt=The Snug Cafe | url=http://www.snugcafe.ca/ | email= | address=445 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3350 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0402 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM-4PM | price=$6-12 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A busy local cafe offering breakfast and lunch, including fresh muffins, cookies, cakes, croissants, English-style breakfasts, eggs bennie, French toast, wraps, and sandwiches. There are some gluten-free and vegan options, as well. If you're trying to catch a ferry, make sure you indicate that so the staff are aware that you're in a hurry. }} * {{eat | name=Tuscany | alt=Tuscany Pizza | url=http://www.tuscanypizza.com | email= | address=451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3354 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=nightly from 5PM (summer), Tu-Su 5PM-8PM (winter) | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A bustling European style trattoria in a heritage style house with a lush garden patio. The wood fired oven cooks up some excellent pizzas and Mediterraean cuisine. Thoughtful wine list. Reservations recommended. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== There are no hotels or campgrounds on Bowen Island so the accommodation consists mostly of bed and breakfasts scattered across the island. * {{sleep | name=Doc Morgans Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-947-0707 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Accommodation consists of four cottages/suites and one float house in the marina. All spots offer a view of the harbour and have kitchenettes. $130–250 (''two night minimum stay between May 1 - Oct 15''). }} * {{sleep | name=On the Sea Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://on-the-sea.ca | email=stay@on-the-sea.ca | address=15-729 Taylor Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 778-836-2785 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Twiggleberries Bed & Breakfast & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.twiggleberries.com | email=chilvers@twiggleberries.com | address=711 Cates Hill Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-2877 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Four rooms are available. Guests can use the hot tub or if they want a bit more pampering visit the spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Lazy Bowen Hideaway + Lazy B Petite Suite | alt= | url=http://www.lazybowenhideaway.com | email=BeLazy@LazyBowenHideaway.com | address=1475 Cleator Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-888-604-1475 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An waterfront cottage/duplex + suite with spectacular views that is close to a beach. Each unit has a full kitchen and the cottage has a seaside deck with gas BBQ. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests and the suite sleeps up to 4 guests. Cottage: $145-165; Suite $115-135. Prices for double occupancy. $35 for additional adult and $25 for additional child. }} * {{sleep | name=Chocolate Suite | alt= | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/sweet-dreams {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=suite@cocoawest.com | address=581 C Artisan Lane | lat=49.380191 | long=-123.345202 | directions=above Cocoa West organic chocolatiers in Artisan Square | phone=+1 604 947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$159/night ($139 off–peak) | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Better than your traditional B&B, this is a Bed & Chocolate Suite for two located in Artisan Square above the organic chocolatier's shop Cocoa West. Complimentary espresso, but for meals, head to the nearby café. }} * {{sleep | name=Union Steamship Co. Cabins | alt= | url=http://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/accommodations-2/ | email=cottages@ussc.ca | address=431 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.379379 | long=-123.334048 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-0707 x2 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$125–180/night, more in high season | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Eight cottages, each sleeping 2, 4, or 5-7 people. All have a fully equipped kitchen, and most have wood-burning stoves. All but two have an ocean view. Add rolling beds to get to maximum capacity. Limited RV parking, enquire. }} * {{sleep | name=The Lodge at the Old Dorm | alt= | url=https://www.lodgeattheolddorm.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=old-dorm@shaw.ca | address=460 Melmore Road | lat=49.384172 | long=-123.335412 | directions= | phone=+1-604-947-0947 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$110–179/night | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=A 7-room bed and breakfast, converted from the dormitory of the Union Steamship Company. Built in 1941, renovated in the 1990s. A lavish breakfast is included. }} * {{sleep | name=Alderwood Farm, Cozy Cottage and Garden Suite | alt= | url=https://www.alderwoodfarm.com/accommodations | email= | address=1351 Adams Rd | lat=49.358829 | long=-123.396689 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-9434 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=This farm in the centre of the island offers two two-person guest rooms, plus beds for three more which can be pressed into service. Continental breakfast included. The cottage has rudimentary cooking facilities. }} ==Go next== Bowen Island is typically a day trip from Vancouver. Bus connections at the B.C. Ferries terminal in Horseshoe Bay will return you to West Vancouver, and Downtown Vancouver beyond. Last ferry leaves Snug Cove at 10:05PM. Granville Island Water Taxi also runs passenger-only trips back to Granville Island in Downtown Vancouver. {{geo|49.3833|-123.3833}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (British Columbia)}} {{usablecity}} 9mtvm2xdr9rz0d76363ay0i0fm9diho 4492093 4492073 2022-07-29T04:03:53Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add taxi wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bowen island boats banner.jpg|caption=Boats at Eaglecliff Beach, Bowen Island}} '''[http://www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ Bowen Island]''' is a small island at the entrance to Howe Sound, connected to [[Vancouver]] and the rest of the [[Lower Mainland]] by a short ferry ride from '''Horseshoe Bay''' in [[West Vancouver]] and a regularly scheduled water taxi from Granville Island, in downtown. The island has become a favourite tourist destination although amenities and activities are limited. Most activities involve wandering the shops or exploring the parks and natural areas. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By boat === ==== By ferry ==== {{Mapframe|49.375|-123.371|zoom=12}} The most popular way to get to Bowen is via '''[http://www.bcferries.com BC Ferries]''' service from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to {{marker|type=go|name=Snug Cove|lat=49.3796|long=-123.3317}} on the island. The ferry crossing takes 20 minutes and generally runs hourly (except early afternoon). There are 15-16 trips a day with the first ferry leaving Horseshoe Bay at 6:05AM. Fare is $12.10 for an adult foot passenger, bicycles are $2 and a car is $34.20. You can drive your car onto the Queen of Capilano in Horseshoe Bay. Be warned the during peak travel hours and during the summer there are often overloads and the ferry is often late due to high tourist traffic. Mechanical problems can cause the ferry to be cancelled and all vehicles will be stranded on Bowen Island until the ferry becomes operational again. Check the Service Notice section below the current schedule for Bowen Island on the BC Ferries webpage. ==== By water taxi ==== A water-taxi run by '''[http://www.eblaunch.com English Bay Launch]''' provides a passenger-only connection between Bowen Island and [[Vancouver/Kitsilano-Granville Island|Granville Island]] or [[Vancouver/West End|Coal Harbour]]. Monday to Friday, it departs Granville Island at 7:15AM and 4:30PM, and departs Coal Harbour at 6PM. The ferry departs Snug Cove on Bowen for Granville Island at 6:30AM, and departs Snug Cove for Coal Harbour at 8AM and 5:15PM. There is a weekend service between Snug Cove and Granville Island during the summer with six departures. The price for a one way trip is $20 M-F and $25 Sa-Su; round trips are $35 M-F and $40 Sa-Su. Children 2-12 are $10 each way. Reservations are recommended. ==Get around== An [https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/information/visitors-centre/ information centre] is located a minute's walk up the main street from the ferry dock (turn right just before the library). The centre is run by Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, and provides lots of information on Bowen Island accommodation and activities. There is also a strong culture of hitchhiking on the island. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: Bowen Island, [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} * There is a bus service on several routes that will take you around to most parts of the island, however it runs infrequently. === By taxi === {{Listing|name=Bowen Land and Sea Taxi|url=https://bowentaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-250-8294|lastedit=2022-07-29}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Snug cove marina.JPG|thumb|right|Marina views at Snug Cove]] * Wander around the village of '''Snug Cove'''. * Visit one of the small '''beaches''' on the island. There are a couple near Snug Cove; others are scattered around the island and require transportation to get to. * Visit '''Crippen Regional Park'''. Open every day, 8AM-9PM in the summer (8AM - dusk at other times of the year). The park has some heritage buildings, a fish ladder, picnic sites and trails for walking, cycling and horseback riding. It is accessible from the main street in Snug Cove. ==Do== The primary attraction of Bowen Island to Vancouverites has been to get away from everything and relax. However, if you want to do something, there are a few options. One is to rent a '''kayak''' and paddle around Snug Cove or venture around the island. '''Bowen Island Sea Kayaking''', on the ferry dock at Snug Cove, 604-947-9266 ([mailto:info@bowenislandkayaking.com info@bowenislandkayaking.com]), [http://www.bowenislandkayaking.com], rents kayaks by the hour or overnight. They also provide lessons and guided tours. $35/$45 (single/double, ''for three hours''). There are also a number of '''hikes''' on the island. Crippen Regional Park offers a number of shorter hikes that can be done in a couple of hours. '''Dorman Point''' (trail begins at the end of Snug Cove beach) provides views of the harbour and the entrance to Howe Sound. The hike to '''Killarney Lake''' (about 45 minutes each way) passes through forest and the fish ladder to the lake. There is also a 4&nbsp;km hike around Killarney Lake. Tougher, but with more rewarding views, is the hike to the top of '''Mount Gardner'''. The trail begins 3&nbsp;km from Snug Cove on Mount Gardner Road and is mostly through forest. It rises to an elevation of 719 m and on sunny days provides a very nice view. The trail is 11&nbsp;km in length, so be sure to leave yourself enough time if you have to walk from Snug Cove to the trailhead. ==Buy== There are a number of small craft and souvenir shops in Snug Cove, as well as many artist studios and galleries located at [http://www.artisansquare.com Artisan Square], a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from the Ferry. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cocoa West Chocolatier | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/ | email= | address=581 Artisan Ln | lat=49.380246 | long=-123.345299 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=We-Su 10AM-5PM | price=$10-30 | lastedit=2018-02-11 | content=Organic, artisanal chocolates. }} * {{eat | name=Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods | url=http://www.artisaneats.ca | email= | address=539 Artisan Lane | lat=49.3800 | long=-123.3446 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-0190 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 9:30AM-4PM | price=$5-15 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=Housemade breads, pates, rillettes, sausages....panini sandwiches, antipasti, a great selection of local and European cheeses and fine foods. Incredible view of ocean, mountains, ferries and forest. }} * {{eat | name=Bowen Island Roasting Co. Ltd. | alt=The BowenCoffee Store | url=http://www.bowencoffee.ca | email= | address=105-996 Dorman Rd | lat=49.3792 | long=-123.3382 | directions=Under The Ruddy Potato, beside the Beer & Wine Cellar | phone = +1 604-562-0024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-5PM M-F, 9-5 Sat, 10-4 Sun | price=$ | content="The BowenCoffee Store" with everything Coffee...and Tea too! Gifts and souvenirs, and coffee and tea brewing supplies. The coffee is fresh roasted organic coffee and the store has over 65 organic loose leaf teas including whites, greens, oolongs, wellness, herbal, mate, matcha and blacks. Snacks, light lunches, Coffee & Tea Bar, Mario's Gelati Italian Ice Cream in summer months. }} * {{eat | name=Doc Morgans Marina Pub and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=437 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3794 | long=-123.3345 | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-0808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The pub is located upstairs above the restaurant and has a beautiful large deck overlooking the marina. Fish and chips, seafood specials and other pub fare. }} * {{eat | name=The Snug on Bowen Coffee House | alt=The Snug Cafe | url=http://www.snugcafe.ca/ | email= | address=445 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3350 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0402 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM-4PM | price=$6-12 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A busy local cafe offering breakfast and lunch, including fresh muffins, cookies, cakes, croissants, English-style breakfasts, eggs bennie, French toast, wraps, and sandwiches. There are some gluten-free and vegan options, as well. If you're trying to catch a ferry, make sure you indicate that so the staff are aware that you're in a hurry. }} * {{eat | name=Tuscany | alt=Tuscany Pizza | url=http://www.tuscanypizza.com | email= | address=451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3354 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=nightly from 5PM (summer), Tu-Su 5PM-8PM (winter) | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A bustling European style trattoria in a heritage style house with a lush garden patio. The wood fired oven cooks up some excellent pizzas and Mediterraean cuisine. Thoughtful wine list. Reservations recommended. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== There are no hotels or campgrounds on Bowen Island so the accommodation consists mostly of bed and breakfasts scattered across the island. * {{sleep | name=Doc Morgans Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-947-0707 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Accommodation consists of four cottages/suites and one float house in the marina. All spots offer a view of the harbour and have kitchenettes. $130–250 (''two night minimum stay between May 1 - Oct 15''). }} * {{sleep | name=On the Sea Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://on-the-sea.ca | email=stay@on-the-sea.ca | address=15-729 Taylor Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 778-836-2785 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Twiggleberries Bed & Breakfast & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.twiggleberries.com | email=chilvers@twiggleberries.com | address=711 Cates Hill Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-2877 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Four rooms are available. Guests can use the hot tub or if they want a bit more pampering visit the spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Lazy Bowen Hideaway + Lazy B Petite Suite | alt= | url=http://www.lazybowenhideaway.com | email=BeLazy@LazyBowenHideaway.com | address=1475 Cleator Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-888-604-1475 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An waterfront cottage/duplex + suite with spectacular views that is close to a beach. Each unit has a full kitchen and the cottage has a seaside deck with gas BBQ. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests and the suite sleeps up to 4 guests. Cottage: $145-165; Suite $115-135. Prices for double occupancy. $35 for additional adult and $25 for additional child. }} * {{sleep | name=Chocolate Suite | alt= | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/sweet-dreams {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=suite@cocoawest.com | address=581 C Artisan Lane | lat=49.380191 | long=-123.345202 | directions=above Cocoa West organic chocolatiers in Artisan Square | phone=+1 604 947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$159/night ($139 off–peak) | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Better than your traditional B&B, this is a Bed & Chocolate Suite for two located in Artisan Square above the organic chocolatier's shop Cocoa West. Complimentary espresso, but for meals, head to the nearby café. }} * {{sleep | name=Union Steamship Co. Cabins | alt= | url=http://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/accommodations-2/ | email=cottages@ussc.ca | address=431 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.379379 | long=-123.334048 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-0707 x2 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$125–180/night, more in high season | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Eight cottages, each sleeping 2, 4, or 5-7 people. All have a fully equipped kitchen, and most have wood-burning stoves. All but two have an ocean view. Add rolling beds to get to maximum capacity. Limited RV parking, enquire. }} * {{sleep | name=The Lodge at the Old Dorm | alt= | url=https://www.lodgeattheolddorm.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=old-dorm@shaw.ca | address=460 Melmore Road | lat=49.384172 | long=-123.335412 | directions= | phone=+1-604-947-0947 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$110–179/night | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=A 7-room bed and breakfast, converted from the dormitory of the Union Steamship Company. Built in 1941, renovated in the 1990s. A lavish breakfast is included. }} * {{sleep | name=Alderwood Farm, Cozy Cottage and Garden Suite | alt= | url=https://www.alderwoodfarm.com/accommodations | email= | address=1351 Adams Rd | lat=49.358829 | long=-123.396689 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-9434 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=This farm in the centre of the island offers two two-person guest rooms, plus beds for three more which can be pressed into service. Continental breakfast included. The cottage has rudimentary cooking facilities. }} ==Go next== Bowen Island is typically a day trip from Vancouver. Bus connections at the B.C. Ferries terminal in Horseshoe Bay will return you to West Vancouver, and Downtown Vancouver beyond. Last ferry leaves Snug Cove at 10:05PM. Granville Island Water Taxi also runs passenger-only trips back to Granville Island in Downtown Vancouver. {{geo|49.3833|-123.3833}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (British Columbia)}} {{usablecity}} 7hynzpno8he9rsomfmd0uptlz4nluyz 4492094 4492093 2022-07-29T04:04:08Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bowen island boats banner.jpg|caption=Boats at Eaglecliff Beach, Bowen Island}} '''[http://www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ Bowen Island]''' is a small island at the entrance to Howe Sound, connected to [[Vancouver]] and the rest of the [[Lower Mainland]] by a short ferry ride from '''Horseshoe Bay''' in [[West Vancouver]] and a regularly scheduled water taxi from Granville Island, in downtown. The island has become a favourite tourist destination although amenities and activities are limited. Most activities involve wandering the shops or exploring the parks and natural areas. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By boat === ==== By ferry ==== {{Mapframe|49.375|-123.371|zoom=12}} The most popular way to get to Bowen is via '''[http://www.bcferries.com BC Ferries]''' service from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to {{marker|type=go|name=Snug Cove|lat=49.3796|long=-123.3317}} on the island. The ferry crossing takes 20 minutes and generally runs hourly (except early afternoon). There are 15-16 trips a day with the first ferry leaving Horseshoe Bay at 6:05AM. Fare is $12.10 for an adult foot passenger, bicycles are $2 and a car is $34.20. You can drive your car onto the Queen of Capilano in Horseshoe Bay. Be warned the during peak travel hours and during the summer there are often overloads and the ferry is often late due to high tourist traffic. Mechanical problems can cause the ferry to be cancelled and all vehicles will be stranded on Bowen Island until the ferry becomes operational again. Check the Service Notice section below the current schedule for Bowen Island on the BC Ferries webpage. ==== By water taxi ==== A water-taxi run by '''[http://www.eblaunch.com English Bay Launch]''' provides a passenger-only connection between Bowen Island and [[Vancouver/Kitsilano-Granville Island|Granville Island]] or [[Vancouver/West End|Coal Harbour]]. Monday to Friday, it departs Granville Island at 7:15AM and 4:30PM, and departs Coal Harbour at 6PM. The ferry departs Snug Cove on Bowen for Granville Island at 6:30AM, and departs Snug Cove for Coal Harbour at 8AM and 5:15PM. There is a weekend service between Snug Cove and Granville Island during the summer with six departures. The price for a one way trip is $20 M-F and $25 Sa-Su; round trips are $35 M-F and $40 Sa-Su. Children 2-12 are $10 each way. Reservations are recommended. ==Get around== An [https://www.tourismbowenisland.com/destination/information/visitors-centre/ information centre] is located a minute's walk up the main street from the ferry dock (turn right just before the library). The centre is run by Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, and provides lots of information on Bowen Island accommodation and activities. There is also a strong culture of hitchhiking on the island. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: Bowen Island, [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} * There is a bus service on several routes that will take you around to most parts of the island, however it runs infrequently. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Bowen Land and Sea Taxi|url=https://bowentaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-250-8294|lastedit=2022-07-29}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Snug cove marina.JPG|thumb|right|Marina views at Snug Cove]] * Wander around the village of '''Snug Cove'''. * Visit one of the small '''beaches''' on the island. There are a couple near Snug Cove; others are scattered around the island and require transportation to get to. * Visit '''Crippen Regional Park'''. Open every day, 8AM-9PM in the summer (8AM - dusk at other times of the year). The park has some heritage buildings, a fish ladder, picnic sites and trails for walking, cycling and horseback riding. It is accessible from the main street in Snug Cove. ==Do== The primary attraction of Bowen Island to Vancouverites has been to get away from everything and relax. However, if you want to do something, there are a few options. One is to rent a '''kayak''' and paddle around Snug Cove or venture around the island. '''Bowen Island Sea Kayaking''', on the ferry dock at Snug Cove, 604-947-9266 ([mailto:info@bowenislandkayaking.com info@bowenislandkayaking.com]), [http://www.bowenislandkayaking.com], rents kayaks by the hour or overnight. They also provide lessons and guided tours. $35/$45 (single/double, ''for three hours''). There are also a number of '''hikes''' on the island. Crippen Regional Park offers a number of shorter hikes that can be done in a couple of hours. '''Dorman Point''' (trail begins at the end of Snug Cove beach) provides views of the harbour and the entrance to Howe Sound. The hike to '''Killarney Lake''' (about 45 minutes each way) passes through forest and the fish ladder to the lake. There is also a 4&nbsp;km hike around Killarney Lake. Tougher, but with more rewarding views, is the hike to the top of '''Mount Gardner'''. The trail begins 3&nbsp;km from Snug Cove on Mount Gardner Road and is mostly through forest. It rises to an elevation of 719 m and on sunny days provides a very nice view. The trail is 11&nbsp;km in length, so be sure to leave yourself enough time if you have to walk from Snug Cove to the trailhead. ==Buy== There are a number of small craft and souvenir shops in Snug Cove, as well as many artist studios and galleries located at [http://www.artisansquare.com Artisan Square], a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk from the Ferry. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cocoa West Chocolatier | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/ | email= | address=581 Artisan Ln | lat=49.380246 | long=-123.345299 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=We-Su 10AM-5PM | price=$10-30 | lastedit=2018-02-11 | content=Organic, artisanal chocolates. }} * {{eat | name=Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods | url=http://www.artisaneats.ca | email= | address=539 Artisan Lane | lat=49.3800 | long=-123.3446 | directions=15 minute walk from ferry, up the hill to Artisan Square | phone = +1 604-947-0190 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 9:30AM-4PM | price=$5-15 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=Housemade breads, pates, rillettes, sausages....panini sandwiches, antipasti, a great selection of local and European cheeses and fine foods. Incredible view of ocean, mountains, ferries and forest. }} * {{eat | name=Bowen Island Roasting Co. Ltd. | alt=The BowenCoffee Store | url=http://www.bowencoffee.ca | email= | address=105-996 Dorman Rd | lat=49.3792 | long=-123.3382 | directions=Under The Ruddy Potato, beside the Beer & Wine Cellar | phone = +1 604-562-0024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-5PM M-F, 9-5 Sat, 10-4 Sun | price=$ | content="The BowenCoffee Store" with everything Coffee...and Tea too! Gifts and souvenirs, and coffee and tea brewing supplies. The coffee is fresh roasted organic coffee and the store has over 65 organic loose leaf teas including whites, greens, oolongs, wellness, herbal, mate, matcha and blacks. Snacks, light lunches, Coffee & Tea Bar, Mario's Gelati Italian Ice Cream in summer months. }} * {{eat | name=Doc Morgans Marina Pub and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=437 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3794 | long=-123.3345 | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-0808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The pub is located upstairs above the restaurant and has a beautiful large deck overlooking the marina. Fish and chips, seafood specials and other pub fare. }} * {{eat | name=The Snug on Bowen Coffee House | alt=The Snug Cafe | url=http://www.snugcafe.ca/ | email= | address=445 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3350 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0402 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM-4PM | price=$6-12 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A busy local cafe offering breakfast and lunch, including fresh muffins, cookies, cakes, croissants, English-style breakfasts, eggs bennie, French toast, wraps, and sandwiches. There are some gluten-free and vegan options, as well. If you're trying to catch a ferry, make sure you indicate that so the staff are aware that you're in a hurry. }} * {{eat | name=Tuscany | alt=Tuscany Pizza | url=http://www.tuscanypizza.com | email= | address=451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.3795 | long=-123.3354 | directions=2 minute walk from ferry up the main road | phone = +1 604-947-0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=nightly from 5PM (summer), Tu-Su 5PM-8PM (winter) | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2016-02-08 | content=A bustling European style trattoria in a heritage style house with a lush garden patio. The wood fired oven cooks up some excellent pizzas and Mediterraean cuisine. Thoughtful wine list. Reservations recommended. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== There are no hotels or campgrounds on Bowen Island so the accommodation consists mostly of bed and breakfasts scattered across the island. * {{sleep | name=Doc Morgans Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-947-0707 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Short walk from the ferry dock. Accommodation consists of four cottages/suites and one float house in the marina. All spots offer a view of the harbour and have kitchenettes. $130–250 (''two night minimum stay between May 1 - Oct 15''). }} * {{sleep | name=On the Sea Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://on-the-sea.ca | email=stay@on-the-sea.ca | address=15-729 Taylor Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 778-836-2785 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Twiggleberries Bed & Breakfast & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.twiggleberries.com | email=chilvers@twiggleberries.com | address=711 Cates Hill Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 604-947-2877 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Four rooms are available. Guests can use the hot tub or if they want a bit more pampering visit the spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Lazy Bowen Hideaway + Lazy B Petite Suite | alt= | url=http://www.lazybowenhideaway.com | email=BeLazy@LazyBowenHideaway.com | address=1475 Cleator Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-888-604-1475 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An waterfront cottage/duplex + suite with spectacular views that is close to a beach. Each unit has a full kitchen and the cottage has a seaside deck with gas BBQ. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests and the suite sleeps up to 4 guests. Cottage: $145-165; Suite $115-135. Prices for double occupancy. $35 for additional adult and $25 for additional child. }} * {{sleep | name=Chocolate Suite | alt= | url=https://www.cocoawest.com/sweet-dreams {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=suite@cocoawest.com | address=581 C Artisan Lane | lat=49.380191 | long=-123.345202 | directions=above Cocoa West organic chocolatiers in Artisan Square | phone=+1 604 947-2996 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$159/night ($139 off–peak) | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Better than your traditional B&B, this is a Bed & Chocolate Suite for two located in Artisan Square above the organic chocolatier's shop Cocoa West. Complimentary espresso, but for meals, head to the nearby café. }} * {{sleep | name=Union Steamship Co. Cabins | alt= | url=http://www.unionsteamshipmarina.com/accommodations-2/ | email=cottages@ussc.ca | address=431 Bowen Island Trunk Rd | lat=49.379379 | long=-123.334048 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-0707 x2 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$125–180/night, more in high season | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=Eight cottages, each sleeping 2, 4, or 5-7 people. All have a fully equipped kitchen, and most have wood-burning stoves. All but two have an ocean view. Add rolling beds to get to maximum capacity. Limited RV parking, enquire. }} * {{sleep | name=The Lodge at the Old Dorm | alt= | url=https://www.lodgeattheolddorm.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=old-dorm@shaw.ca | address=460 Melmore Road | lat=49.384172 | long=-123.335412 | directions= | phone=+1-604-947-0947 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$110–179/night | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=A 7-room bed and breakfast, converted from the dormitory of the Union Steamship Company. Built in 1941, renovated in the 1990s. A lavish breakfast is included. }} * {{sleep | name=Alderwood Farm, Cozy Cottage and Garden Suite | alt= | url=https://www.alderwoodfarm.com/accommodations | email= | address=1351 Adams Rd | lat=49.358829 | long=-123.396689 | directions= | phone=+1 (604) 947-9434 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-10 | content=This farm in the centre of the island offers two two-person guest rooms, plus beds for three more which can be pressed into service. Continental breakfast included. The cottage has rudimentary cooking facilities. }} ==Go next== Bowen Island is typically a day trip from Vancouver. Bus connections at the B.C. Ferries terminal in Horseshoe Bay will return you to West Vancouver, and Downtown Vancouver beyond. Last ferry leaves Snug Cove at 10:05PM. Granville Island Water Taxi also runs passenger-only trips back to Granville Island in Downtown Vancouver. {{geo|49.3833|-123.3833}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (British Columbia)}} {{usablecity}} shf1q99wrze2y2jk2ojkegia3f1eb4o 0 4583 4492006 4489140 2022-07-29T00:02:47Z NewHikaru07 2063662 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Botafogo banner.jpg|caption=Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro|origin=0.5,0}} '''[http://www.visitbrasil.com/ Brazil]''' (Portuguese: ''Brasil'') is the largest country in [[South America]] and the fifth largest in the world. Brazil is an incredibly diverse country, in people, culture, and landscapes—from the famous summer carnaval in [[Rio de Janeiro (city)|Rio de Janeiro]], [[Salvador]], [[Olinda]], and [[Recife]] to the wild power of nature in the [[Amazon]] and [[Iguaçu Falls]]. You'll find bustling cities, laid-back beaches, and traditional lifestyles, often right next to each other. Brazilian culture, which varies substantially across the country, comes from an international mix of European colonizers, African and Asian communities (notably in [[Salvador]] and [[São Paulo]], respectively), and indigenous influence throughout the country. ==Regions== [[File:BrazilMap.png|thumb|right|400px|Regions of Brazil]] Brazil is the fifth largest country on earth. It is divided into five regions, mainly drawn around state lines, but they also more or less follow natural, economic and cultural borderlines. {{Regionlist | region1name=[[North (Brazil)|North]] | region1color=#71b76b | region1items=[[Acre (Brazil)|Acre]], [[Amapá]], [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]], [[Pará (Brazil)|Pará]], [[Rondônia]], [[Roraima]], [[Tocantins]] | region1description=The [[Amazonia|Amazon]], the rain forest and frontier life, with remarkable Amerindian influence. The state of [[Mato Grosso]] in the Center West region (below) is mostly within the Amazon Basin as well. | region2name=[[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]] | region2color=#d0b340 | region2items=[[Alagoas]], [[Bahia]], [[Ceará]], [[Maranhão]], [[Paraíba]], [[Pernambuco]], [[Piauí]], [[Rio Grande do Norte]], [[Sergipe]] | region2description=Mostly ''caipira'' culture, with black culture in [[Bahia]], mingles with early Iberian folklore and Indigenous traditions. This is often considered the country's most beautiful coastline, and has the sunniest and hottest climate; but it is also the country's driest and poorest region. Capital of the "Forró" musical style. | region3name=[[Central West (Brazil)|Central West]] | region3color=#d5dc76 | region3items=[[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Distrito Federal]] (Federal District), [[Goiás]], [[Mato Grosso]], [[Mato Grosso do Sul]] | region3description=The ''Pantanal'' wetlands, great farms, young cities, the cerrado and the [[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Federal District]], with its otherworldly modernist architecture. Birthplace of the "sertanejo" music style. | region4name=[[Southeast (Brazil)|Southeast]] | region4color=#d59c76 | region4items=[[Espirito Santo]], [[Minas Gerais]], [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] | region4description= The cosmopolitan heart of the country. [[São Paulo]] and [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]] are the largest cities in the country and its economic and industrial hub; there are also some centuries-old colonial towns, especially in [[Minas Gerais]]. | region5name=[[South (Brazil)|South]] | region5color=#97c1c4 | region5items= [[Rio Grande do Sul]], [[Paran&aacute;]], [[Santa Catarina]] | region5description=A land of valleys and pampas where a strong ''gaucho'' culture (shared with [[Uruguay]] and [[Argentina]]) meets European influences. It has several mid-size cities and rural settlements. Great German, Italian, Polish and Ukrainian immigration took place in the region during the 19th century. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b76b|title=[[North (Brazil)|North]]|wikidata=Q478465}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d0b340|title=[[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]]|wikidata=Q1136194}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d5dc76|title=[[Central West (Brazil)|Central West]]|wikidata=Q980175}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d59c76|title=[[Southeast (Brazil)|Southeast]]|wikidata=Q1088815}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#97c1c4|title=[[South (Brazil)|South]]|wikidata=Q1060042}} ==Cities== Brazil has many exciting cities, ranging from pretty colonial towns and coastal hideouts to hectic, lively metropolises; these are a few of the more prominent travel destinations: *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Brasilia|Brasília]]|url=|lat=-15.793889|long=-47.882778|wikidata=Q2844}} – The capital of Brazil, and an architectural spectacle. Noteworthy buildings include a basket-shaped cathedral, the beautiful Arches Palace (seat of the Ministry of Justice) and others. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Florianopolis|Florianópolis]]|url=|lat=-27.5717|long=-48.6256|wikidata=Q132997}} – The city is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean in the southern state of Santa Catarina, with lakes, lagoons, sand dunes, amazing nature and more than 40 clean, beautiful, natural beaches. Major destination for Argentines during the summer months. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fortaleza]]|url=|lat=-3.718333|long=-38.542778|wikidata=Q43463}} – The 4th biggest city in Brazil, blessed with beautiful beaches. Home of the Iracema Beach street market. A good base for exploring the beaches of the northeastern coast, including [[Jericoacoara]]. Famed for forró music and comedians. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manaus]]|url=|lat=-3.1|long=-60.016667|wikidata=Q40236}} – Located in the heart of the Amazon, is the capital of [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]] State and it is also the biggest city of the Amazon. At Manaus the rivers Negro and Solimões meet to become the Amazonas River. The best place to go to visit the Amazon rainforest. It is a gateway to the Anavilhanas and to Jaú National Park. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porto Alegre]]|url=|lat=-30.033056|long=-51.23|wikidata=Q40269}} – a major city between Argentina and São Paulo and gateway to Brazil's fabulous Green Canyons. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Recife]]|url=|lat=-8.05|long=-34.9|wikidata=Q48344}} – A major city in the Northeast region, originally settled by Dutch colonizers. Nicknamed "The Brazilian Venice", it is built on several islands linked by many bridges. Rich in history, art and folklore. Do not miss neighboring [[Olinda]] and [[Porto de Galinhas]]. The city is also a gateway to the amazing archipelago of [[Fernando de Noronha]]. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rio de Janeiro]]|url=|lat=-22.908333|long=-43.196389|wikidata=Q8678}} – World famous, beautiful city that welcomes visitors with that big statue of an open-armed Jesus atop Corcovado Hill. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Salvador]]|url=|lat=-12.974722|long=-38.476667|wikidata=Q36947}} – The first capital of Brazil is home to a unique blend of indigenous, African and European cultures. Its Carnival fun is famous, and the influence of African culture and religion is remarkable. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[São Paulo]]|url=|lat=-23.55|long=-46.633333|wikidata=Q174}} – Brazil's largest, richest and most cosmopolitan city, where you can find strong influences of several ethnicities, including Italian, Korean, Japanese, German, Russian, Caribbean and Arab.<!-- the following cities should be sorted in the list of the respective region! Other cities also attract a good deal of travelers: * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Belo Horizonte]]|wikidata=Q42800}} — Capital of [[Minas Gerais]], is a convenient starting point to explore the state's colonial past. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Búzios]]|wikidata=Q680119}} — Trendy seaside town with 25 beaches. 192 km north of Rio. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Campo Grande]]|wikidata=Q168929}} — Very green and many parks. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Campos do Jordão]]|wikidata=Q851253}} — A European-style city, in the state of São Paulo. It's famous for its fresh climate and the Winter Classical Music Festival. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Corumbá]]|wikidata=Q271215}} — "Capital" of [[Pantanal]]. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Cuiabá]]|wikidata=Q170762}} — The major gateway to Pantanal, near several beautiful places like: Chapada dos Guimarães with it's water fall "Véu de noiva", Curvelandia's caves and rivers, fishing in Barão de Melgaço. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gramado]]|wikidata=Q694833}} — A very beautiful Germanic city in the highlands of Rio Grande do Sul, known for its wonderful "Natal Luz" (The Christmas-Light), the most impressive Christmas festival of Latin America. It's also known for the Film Festival. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[João Pessoa]]|wikidata=Q167436}} — The easternmost Brazilian city, where the sun rises first. Nicknamed "Jardim das Acácias" (Acacia Garden), rather unexplored, with a warm climate, good-hearted people and beautiful beaches. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maceió]]|wikidata=Q168888}} — One of the many northeastern coastal cities, with Caribbean-blue beaches. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Natal]]|wikidata=Q131620}} — Sunny beaches and dunes. Has the reputation of being the sunniest Brazilian city. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Olinda]]|wikidata=Q28301}} — A colonial town, popular for its culture and arts scene and a Carnival that rivals those of Rio and Salvador. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its 16th and 17th-century buildings. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ouro Preto]]|wikidata=Q188905}} — Another colonial town, with the largest sample of the baroque art in Latin America. It was once the financial center of Brazil, during the gold rush. The entire city is part of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Penedo]]|wikidata=Q1073075}} — A small town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, near the border with São Paulo. The city was settled by Finns and both languages - Finnish and Portuguese - are spoken in this city. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Porto Alegre]]|wikidata=Q40269}} — An urban destination in Brazil's southernmost state of [[Rio Grande do Sul]]. Has a very active nightlife. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[São Luís]]|wikidata=Q28441}} — Founded by the French in the 17th century and soon taken over by Portuguese forces after a quick Dutch occupation, São Luis is a fascinating town that managed to preserve its Portuguese influenced colonial buildings and is also known for its rich popular culture. The island also share cultural similarities with Jamaica and is known as the Brazilian reggae capital. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vitória]]|wikidata=Q168376}} — Midway between Rio and Salvador, it is a beautiful city between the mountains and the ocean. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taquarussu]]|wikidata=Q7201110}} — Located in the hills near [[Palmas]] ([[Tocantins]]) it's famous for its waterfalls.--> ==Other destinations== [[File:Iguaçu falls1 11-11-13.JPG|250px|thumbnail|Iguaçu Falls]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]]|url=|lat=-4.439444|long=-56.840278|wikidata=Q40040}} – jungle tours, wildlife, floated wood, the mysteries of the Amazon *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Chapada Diamantina National Park]]|url=|lat=-12.880278|long=-41.372222|wikidata=Q2266463}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Chapada dos Veadeiros]]|url=|lat=-14.083333|long=-47.666667|wikidata=Q750251}} – ''cerrado'' (tropical savanna) wildlife and stunning waterfalls *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Fernando de Noronha]]|url=|lat=-3.853808|long=-32.423786|wikidata=Q175057}} – tropical island paradise in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, is protected as a Marine National Park since 1997 and a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1000 UNESCO World Heritage Site] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ilha Grande]]|url=|lat=-23.15|long=-44.233333|wikidata=Q1369095}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Iguaçu Falls]]|url=|lat=-25.686667|long=-54.444722|wikidata=Q36332}} – world-famous waterfalls along the border of Brazil and Argentina *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ilha do Marajó]]|url=|lat=-0.983333|long=-49.583333|wikidata=Q193264}}- world's biggest fresh water island *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lençóis Maranhenses]]|url=|lat=-2.533333|long=-43.116667|wikidata=Q647777}}- fresh water and dunes park; half dunes, half lakes. *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Pantanal]]|url=|lat=-18|long=-56.5|wikidata=Q157603}} – the world's largest wetland (swamp) hosts lots of eco-tourism and vast biodiversity, including caimans, jaguars, anacondas, giant anteaters, primates, giant otters and piranhas ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationBrazil.png}} {{quote|It is easy to specify the individual objects of admiration in these grand scenes; but it is not possible to give an adequate idea of the higher feelings of wonder, astonishment, and devotion, which fill and elevate the mind.|author=Charles Darwin, ''Voyage of the Beagle'', concerning Brazil}} ===History=== Before Columbus arrived in the Americas, the area now known as Brazil was home to people mainly of the ''Tupi'' and ''Guarani'' ethnic groups. [[Portuguese Empire|Colonization by the Portuguese]] began late in the 16th century, with the extraction of valuable wood from the ''pau brasil'' tree, from which the country draws its name. Brazil was colonized and developed by the Portuguese and not the Spanish, who claimed much of the Americas. Eastern Brazil was a waypoint on the [[Cape Route]] between Europe and Asia. During Portuguese rule, some parts of Brazil formed a Dutch colony between 1630 and 1654. The Dutch founded several cities, such as Mauritsville, and many sugar cane plantations. The Dutch fought a grim jungle war with the Portuguese, and without the support of the Republic of their homeland due to a war with England, the Dutch surrendered to the Portuguese, though they did not officially recognize Portuguese rule, which led to an all-out war with Portugal off the coast of Portugal in 1656. In 1665 the Peace Treaty of The Hague was signed, Portugal lost its Asian colonies and had to pay 63 tons of gold to compensate the Dutch Republic for the loss of its colony. Brazil became the center of the Portuguese Empire by 1808, when the King Dom João VI (John VI) fled from Napoleon's invasion of Portugal and established himself and his government in the city of [[Rio de Janeiro]]. The following four centuries saw continued exploitation of the country's natural resources such as gold and rubber, alongside the rise of an economy based largely on sugar, coffee and African slave labor. Christianizing and exploitation of natives continued, and the 19th and 20th Century saw a second wave of immigration, mainly Italian, German (in southern Brazil), Spanish, Japanese (In São Paulo State) and Portuguese, adding to the set of factors that generated today's complex and unique Brazilian culture and society. Independence was a far less revolutionary undertaking in Brazil than in its Spanish-speaking neighbors. The Portuguese king Dom João VI fled along with the Portuguese royal family in 1808, when France under Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Portugal during the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. From 1815, Brazil started to have the same status as Portugal, ceasing to be a colony. The separation was gradual and supported by Prince Pedro, son of Dom João VI. Pedro initially stayed in Rio as provisional regent. Following the ideals of the leader of the independence movement in South America, Simón Bolívar, Pedro declared independence from Brazil on September 7, 1822 and was crowned Emperor Dom Pedro I. Six years later, in 1828, the province of Cisplatina became independent after a long war involving Argentina and Brazil, becoming what is now Uruguay. Until 1889, Brazil was an Empire under the rule of Dom Pedro I and his son Dom Pedro II. By this time, it became an emerging international power. Slavery, which had initially been widespread, was restricted by successive legislation until its final abolition in 1888. Many factors contributed to the fall of the monarchy and the rise of nominal Republicanism thereafter, but, in effect, there was military intervention in Brazil after fall of the empire until 1894. Since then, democracy in Brazil was interrupted by coups and dictatorships until 1985, when a new civil and democratic government was elected and a new constitution was enacted two years later. By far the largest, most populous and prosperous country in Latin America, it has emerged from more than two decades (1964-1985) of military dictatorship in the governance of the country to pursue democratic rule, while facing the challenges of continuing its industrial and agricultural growth and developing its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources, enormous geographic area, and a large labor pool, today Brazil is Latin America's leading economic power and a regional leader, overshadowing the likes of [[Mexico]] and [[Argentina]]. Political corruption, as in most of Latin America, and high barriers to entry of markets including labor, remain pressing problems. A consequence of this is high crime rates, especially in large cities. The "pink tide" in Latin American politics has brought greater economic disparity in Brazil as in other countries, with political classes growing in wealth and number while poorly educated and politically poorly-connected people suffer from high barriers to entry into labor markets, higher education and other markets. Discontent with the Brazilian government erupted into open protests during the 2014 World Cup football tournament, and again during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Government forces had begun forcibly removing people from their homes before the tournaments began, and the response to the protests was brutal by most accounts. Some protesters pointed out the absurdity of building expensive stadiums in faraway places when people were living in slums with no property rights. Widespread discontent with the economy led to the election of far-right populist candidate Jair Bolsonaro as president in 2018. Bolsonaro has pledged to end environmental protections and roll back indigenous and minority rights in exchange for pursuing economic development, though how this will affect the country's human rights record and the lives of ordinary Brazilians remains to be seen. === Geography === Brazil's landscape is characterized by extensive tropical forests from the Amazon plain in the north to plateaus, hills and a mountainous coastline in the south and southeast. While the basis of the country's agriculture is in the savannas of the Midwest, most of the population lives near the Atlantic coast, where almost all major cities are also located. The Brazilian territory also has the archipelagos of São Pedro and São Paulo, about 800 km off the Brazilian coast, which have only one lighthouse built on them, and the former penal colony of [[Fernando de Noronha]], which is not far from the rocky group. Both are located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, in the equatorial Atlantic. The islands of Trindade and Martim Vaz, which belong to the state of Espírito Santo, are of volcanic origin. The oval-shaped [[Rocas Atoll]] spans several kilometers and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional wildlife. But the largest island in Brazil is the [[Ilha do Marajó|Marajó Island]], in the Amazon. It is the largest river island in the world and, with an area of ​​around 48,000 km² (18,532.90 square miles), is larger than [[Switzerland]]. However, as large parts are flooded in the rainy season, the island is populated only in a few places. Bananal Island is also one of the largest river islands in the world with an area of ​​approximately 20,000 km². It is located in a national park in the state of [[Tocantins]] on the Araguaia River and its size is similar to [[Jamaica]]. ===Government and politics=== Brazil is a federal republic, modeled after the American presidential system. The people directly elect a president who is both head of state and head of government. The president is elected for a four-year term, with the right to only one re-election. The legislative branch is the National Congress, a bicameral parliament that consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Both houses are directly elected. Senate members are elected for 8-year terms, with renewal of one or two thirds every 4 years. Members of the Chamber of Deputies are elected every four years through the proportional representation of each state. The Supreme Federal Court, the Superior Court of Justice and other Superior Courts, the National Justice Council and the Regional Federal Courts form the judicial branch. The political system follows a multiparty system. The main political parties in Brazil are the Workers Party, the Brazilian Democratic Movement, the Brazilian Social Democracy Party and the Democrats. It is common for many Brazilian politicians to switch parties frequently. One of the main problems in Brazilian politics is corruption. Clientelism, nepotism, political favoritism and overpricing of public funds are common. In addition, the unrestricted multiparty system and the high number of parties make Brazilian politics highly fragmented, making the president needing support from alliances of several different parties in order to implement his governmental agenda (a phenomenon called coalition presidentialism). ===Culture=== [[File:Rio2009-2.JPG|300px|thumbnail|The carnival in Rio]] Owing to Brazil’s continental dimensions, varied geography, history and people, the country’s culture is rich and diverse. It has several regional variations, and in spite of being mostly unified by a single language, some regions are so different from each other that they look like different countries altogether. '''Music''' plays an important part in Brazilian identity. Styles like ''choro'', ''samba'' and ''bossa nova'' are considered genuinely Brazilian. ''Caipira'' music is also in the roots of ''sertanejo'', the national equivalent to country music. MPB stands for Brazilian Popular Music, which mixes several national styles under a single concept. ''Forró'', a north-eastern happy dancing music style, has also become common nationwide. New urban styles include ''funk'' - a name given to a dance music genre from Rio's ''favelas'' that mixes heavy electronic beats and often raunchy rapping - and ''techno-brega'', a crowd-pleaser in northern states, that fuses romantic pop, dance music and Caribbean rhythms. A mixture of [[martial arts]], dance, music and game, '''capoeira''' was brought to Brazil by African slaves, mainly from Portuguese colonies [[Angola]]. Distinguished by vivacious complicated movements and accompanying music, it can be seen and practiced in many Brazilian cities. In classical music, the Modern Period is particularly notable, due to the works of composers like Heitor Villa-Lobos and Camargo Guarnieri, who created a typical Brazilian school, mixing elements of the traditional European classical music to the Brazilian rhythms, while other composers like Cláudio Santoro followed the guidelines of the Second School of Vienna. In the Romantic Period, the greatest name was Antonio Carlos Gomes, author of some Italian-styled operas with typical Brazilian themes, like ''Il Guarany'' and ''Lo Schiavo''. In the Classical Period, the most prominent name is José Maurício Nunes Garcia, a priest who wrote both sacred and secular music and was very influenced by the Viennese classical style of the 18th and early 19th century. '''Candomble''' and '''Umbanda''' are religions with African roots that have survived prejudice and persecution and still have a significant following in Brazil. Their places of cult are called ''terreiros'' and many are open to visit. '''Indigenous''' traits can be found everywhere in Brazilian culture, from cuisine to vocabulary. There are still many indigenous groups and tribes living in all Brazilian regions, although many have been deeply influenced by Western culture, and several of the country's surviving indigenous languages are in danger of disappearing completely. The traditional lifestyle and graphic expressions of the Wajãpi indigenous group from the state of [[Amapá]] were proclaimed a [https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/oral-and-graphic-expressions-of-the-wajapi-00049 Masterpiece of the World's Intangible Heritage] by UNESCO. The vast majority of the world's last uncontacted peoples reside within the dense Amazon rainforest of Brazil. Globo, the largest national television network, also plays an important role in shaping the national identity. The other five major Brazilian TV networks are SBT (the second largest), RecordTV, Band, RedeTV and Cultura (the public and educational television network). There are also many other local or regional TV channels. In addition, Brazilians increasingly have access to many other cable or satellite TV channels. Nine out of ten households have a TV set, which is the most important source of information and entertainment for most Brazilians, followed by radio broadcasts. TVs broadcast sports, movies, local and national news and '''telenovelas''' (soap operas)– 6-10 month-long series that have become one of the country’s main cultural exports. ===People=== [[File:Praia de Copacabana na zona Sul da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, no Brasil.jpg|300px|thumbnail|The world famous beach Copacabana in southern Rio de Janeiro]] Throughout its history, Brazil has welcomed several different peoples and practices. Brazil constitutes a melting pot of the most diverse ethnic groups, somewhat mitigating ethnic prejudices and racial conflicts, though long-lasting slavery and even genocide among indigenous populations have taken their toll. Prejudice is generally more directed towards different social classes rather than between races. Nevertheless, race, denoted by skin colour, is still a dividing factor in Brazilian society and you will notice the skin typically darkens as the social class gets lower: wealthy upper-class people are mostly light skinned; most average middle-class people are tan; and the majority of poor people are black. Nowadays, however, Afro-Brazilians and Amerindian populations are increasingly aware of their civil rights and of their rich cultural heritage, and they can hope to achieve social mobility through education. In general, Brazilians are a fun-loving people. While Southerners may be considered somewhat colder and more reserved, from Rio northward, people can boast a vivacious attitude and enjoy leisure time. Friendship and hospitality are highly prized among Brazilians, and both family connections and social interactions are valued highly. To people they have met, or at least know by name, Brazilians are usually very open, friendly and sometimes quite generous. Once introduced, until getting a good reason not to, a typical Brazilian may treat you as warmly as he would treat a best friend. Brazilians are reputedly one of the most hospitable people in the world and foreigners are usually treated with respect and often with true admiration. That being said, tourism in Brazil, as in most of the world, brings out the darker side of humanity. Attitudes towards foreigners may also be subject to regional differences: * The state of [[Santa Catarina]] welcomes their Spanish-speaking tourists with bilingual signs and welcome committees. * In [[Salvador]], the largest city of the [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]], anyone talking, acting or looking like a tourist (even other Brazilians!) could be charged higher prices, such as in parking lots, in restaurants, etc. Most Brazilians are honest and genuinely friendly, but many are used to small acts of corruption in their everyday lives, the so-called ''jeitinho brasileiro''. If you obviously look like a tourist, you are a potential target; for instance, a vendor may try to sell goods at higher prices, or a taxi driver may choose the longest route to the destination. It doesn't mean that you can't trust anyone, just that you have to be a bit more alert and careful, particularly if someone seems ''too friendly''. Whereas the "Western" roots of Brazilian culture are largely European, especially Iberian, as evidenced by its colonial towns and sporadic historical buildings between the newer skyscrapers, there has been a strong tendency to adopt a more "American way of life" which is found in urban culture and architecture, mass media, consumerism and a positive attitude toward technical progress. Despite this, Brazil is still a nation facing the Atlantic rather than Hispanic America, and the intellectual elites are likely to look up to [[Europe]], especially [[France]], as sources of inspiration, as opposed to the [[US]]. Many aspects in Brazilian society, such as the educational system, are inspired by the French, and may seem strange at first to North American visitors. Brazilians ''are not Hispanic''. Some may be offended if a visitor says that, or believes that Brazilians speak Spanish as a primary language. Visitors will receive a warmer welcome if they try to start conversations in Portuguese. If the visitor speaks Spanish to Brazilians, they are likely to answer in Portuguese. The contrasts in this large country equally fascinate and shock most visitors, especially Europeans. The indifference of many locals towards the social, economic and ecological problems can upset visitors accustomed to addressing these issues at home. While an elite of well-educated professionals and the political class partake in the amenities of modern society, child labor, illiteracy and grossly inferior housing still exist even in cities blessed by economic growth and huge foreign investment such as [[São Paulo]] or [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]]. As much as Brazilians acknowledge their self-sustainability in raw materials, agriculture, and energy sources as an enormous benefit for the future, most of them agree that without enormous changes in education and access to entrepreneurship for all, there will hardly be a way out of poverty and underdevelopment. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Brazil has faced an increasing wave of immigration from [[China]], [[Bolivia]] and [[Haiti]]. === Climate === Brazil is a huge country with different climatic zones, although most of the country is in the tropics. Temperatures vary greatly depending on the altitude of the place you are and the distance from the equator. In the Amazon region, from northern Mato Grosso to western Maranhão, there is a tropical rainforest climate, with very frequent rains, high temperatures and a reduced thermal amplitude. There is an almost uninterrupted rainy season in the Amazon rainforest, with the main rainy months from November to March. In the Northeast, the coast has frequent rains in the winter. The interior of the Brazilian Northeast has a semi-arid climate, where there are very high temperatures, rare rains and frequent droughts. The central areas of Brazil have a tropical savanna climate, with extremely dry winter, low humidity levels in the middle of the year (below 30%) and a hot and rainy summer. In the southeast, the coast is hot and humid and suffers the direct action of the tropical Atlantic mass, with frequent rains in the summer. In the highest areas of the Southeast, with altitudes between 500m and 1000m or more, there are the lowest temperatures in the entire tropical area, reaching an average lower than 18º C. In the south of the state of São Paulo and in the three southern regions of the states of In Brazil, the climate is subtropical, with rains evenly distributed throughout the year. The summer is very hot and has an average temperature of 30º, whereas the winter, considered very cold, has frequent frosts and low temperatures, sometimes getting less than 0° C. In many cities of altitude over 1000m in Santa Catarina and north of the ''Serras Gaúchas'' region of Rio Grande do Sul, temperatures are even colder, even occurring snow. ===Holidays and working hours=== Brazil observes the following 13 '''national holidays''': * '''New Year's Day''' - 1 January * '''Carnaval''' - February/March (movable - 40 days before Easter. Monday and Tuesday are the actual holidays, but celebrations usually begin on Saturday and last until noon of Ash Wednesday, when shops and services re-open.) * '''Good Friday''' - March/April (movable) two days before Easter Sunday * '''Tiradentes''' - 21 April * '''Labour Day''' - 1 May * '''Corpus Christi''' - May/June (movable) sixty days after Easter Sunday * '''Independence Day''' - 7 September * '''Day of Our Lady of Aparecida (Patron Saint of Brazil) and Children's Day''' - 12 October * '''Day of the Dead''' (''Finados'') - 2 November * '''Republic Proclamation Day''' - 15 November * '''Christmas''' - 25 December '''Working hours''' are usually from 08:00 or 09:00-17:00 or 18:00. Banks open Monday to Friday, from 10:00-16:00. Street shops tend to close at noon on Saturday and re-open on Monday. Shopping malls normally open from 10:00-22:00 or 23:00, Monday to Saturday, and from 15:00-21:00 on Sundays. Some malls, especially in large cities, are also open on Sundays, although not all the stores may be open. It is also possible to find 24-hour stores and small markets that are open on Sundays. ===Time zones=== [[File:Brazilian time zones PNG.png|thumb|Time zones in Brazil (click to enlarge)]] Brazil spans four standard time zones from UTC-2 to UTC-5 (in Brazilian terms, "[[Brasilia]] time -2" to "Brasilia time +1"). * '''Brasilia time +1''' (UTC-2): [[Fernando de Noronha]] and some other smaller islands in the Atlantic. * '''Brasilia time''' (UTC-3): [[Southeast (Brazil)|Southeast]], [[South (Brazil)|South]], [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]], [[Goiás]], [[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Distrito Federal]], [[Tocantins]], [[Pará (Brazil)|Pará]], [[Amapá]]. * '''Brasilia time -1''' (UTC-4): [[Roraima]], eastern [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]], [[Rondônia]], [[Mato Grosso]] and [[Mato Grosso do Sul]]. * '''Brasilia time -2''' (UTC-5): [[Acre (Brazil)|Acre]] and western [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]]. Since 2019, daylight saving time is no longer observed in Brazil. ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Brazil.svg|thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Brazil, with countries in green and light blue having visa-free access]] ===Visa requirements=== Brazil has a reciprocal visa policy with many countries, meaning that when visa fees and restrictions are applied to Brazilian visiting a country, Brazil generally adopts the same measures for that country's visitors. * Citizens from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela may enter the country with a valid ID card and stay up to 90 days. * As of 2019, citizens of Canada, Japan, Australia, and the USA can enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days. * No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days from holders of passports from these countries, unless otherwise indicated: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Rep., Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR passport, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore (30 days, ordinary passports only), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom (Including British National (Overseas) passport holders), Uruguay, Venezuela (60 days) and Vatican City. The immigration officer has the right to restrict your visa to less than 90 days, if they deem fit. (This has been done routinely for lone male travellers arriving in [[Fortaleza]], allegedly to combat prostitution tourism.) The officer will then state the number of days (e.g. 60 or 30) in pen writing inside the stamp just given in your passport; if not, it remains as 90 days. [[File:Bom Jesus street, Old Recife - Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil(2).jpg|300px|thumbnail|Street in the old town of Recife]] * Citizens from all other countries [http://www.portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br/vistos-para-viajar-ao-brasil do require a visa]. The fees vary depending on reciprocity: Cost of Brazil visa for citizens of Taiwan or Taiwanese passport holder pay US$20 (Reference from Embassy of Brazil in Lima, Peru) and 5 days to process. * The requirement to first enter Brazil within 90 days of the issue of the visa now only applies to nationals of Angola, Bahrain, Burma, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, The Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Syria, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Tunisia. '''Failure to enter Brazil within 90 days will invalidate the visa, no matter how long it is otherwise valid for.''' * By law you are required to produce your outbound ticket upon entry. If you didn't book a return flight to Brazil, buy an onward ticket online for around US$12 or a fully refundable flight ticket to your home country. * When you are travelling from certain tropical regions to Brazil you need a yellow fever vaccination and the certificate showing you had this. '''It is illegal''' to bring in animals, meat, dairy, seeds, plants, eggs, honey, fruit, or any kind of non-processed food without a permit. Contact [vigiagro@agricultura.gov.br] for more information. * If you want to enter/exit the country for some reason without coming in contact with the immigration authorities, there are numerous tiny border towns that have virtually no control. You will perhaps be told by the local police (who don´t have stamps or computer registers for immigration) to contact the federal police in such and such nearby town. {{infobox|Entry vs. exit stamps|Immediately after your passport is stamped by the Brazilian Federal Police, ensure that the last number on the right-end of the stamp is a 1. A number 1 indicates that you entered the country and a number 2 indicates that you exited. Some federal police officers have mistakenly given foreigners the number 2 stamp upon entering. If you have the number 2 stamp and try to extend the visa in a city that is not your port of entry, you will be told to return to the city where you received the incorrect stamp so that it may be corrected before you can receive the extension.}} * Tourist visas (including those granted on the spot in immigration control) can be extended at any office of the ''Policia Federal''. Tourist Visas granted to citizens of the Schengen Area can not be extended. All state capitals, and most border towns and international ports have one. Tourist visas will only be extended once, for a maximum of 90 days, and under no circumstances can you be granted more than 180 days with a tourist visa for any 365-day period. You should contact the federal police about 1 week before your visa expires. The handling fee is R$67 (Oct 2008). You may be asked for an outbound ticket (book '''a fully refundable''' one on the internet, then cancel when your visa is extended), and a proof of subsistence (for which your credit card is mostly accepted.) In order to apply for the extension, you must fill out the [https://www2.dpf.gov.br/gru/gru?nac=1 Emissão da Guia de Recolhimento] on the Federal Police website, which you will carry to the Banco do Brasil in order to pay the fee. Do not pay the fee until you have spoken with a federal police officer about your case. If she/he denies the extension of your visa, you must have a bank account in Brazil in order to receive a refund. * If you overstay your tourist visa or visa-free visit, you will be fined '''R$100 per day''' (as of July 2021), for a maximum of 100 days. This means that even if you stay illegally for 4 years, the fine will never exceed '''R$10,000'''. You will be made to pay this at the border crossing. As this can take time, it could be wise to do it a few days up front at a federal police office, especially if you have a domestic to international flight connection. The federal police will then give you 8 days to get out of the country. If you don´t pay your fine upon exiting, you will have to pay the next time you enter. The fact that you have been fined for overstaying in the past does not normally imply future difficulties with immigration, but you´d better keep all receipts and old passports for reference. The overstaying fees are cancelled 5 years after exiting Brazil. ===By plane=== [[File:Guarulhos International Airport Sao Paulo Brazil Terminal 1 Wing A.jpg|thumb|São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), the country's busiest hub]] The two main international gateways to Brazil are '''[[São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport]]''' ({{IATA|GRU}}) and '''[[Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport|Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport]]''' ({{IATA|GIG}}). Both are the two major international airports in Brasil, are close to their respective city centers and have connections by metro or bus lines. A smaller number of international flights are available to other Brazilian capitals, such as [[Brasilia|Brasília]], [[Manaus]], [[Belo Horizonte]] and [[Porto Alegre]]. The largest Brazilian airline is the flag carrier '''[https://www.latam.com/en_un/ LATAM Airlines]''' which has direct flights to many destinations in the Americas and Europe. Other low-cost airlines, such as [https://www.voegol.com.br/en '''GOL'''] and [https://www.voeazul.com.br/ '''Azul'''] also have direct flights between many Brazilian and South American cities. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines also operate flights to São Paulo-Guarulhos from some U.S. cities [[Atlanta]], [[Dallas]], [[Houston]], [[Miami]], [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], [[New York City]] ([[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]]) and [[Chicago]], as does Air Canada from [[Montreal]] and [[Toronto]]. European airlines, such as British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Iberia and TAP also operate international flights to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro from [[London]] ([[Heathrow Airport|Heathrow]]), [[Amsterdam]], [[Paris]] ([[Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport|Charles de Gaulle]]), [[Frankfurt]], [[Rome]], [[Madrid]] and [[Lisbon]]. Coming from Europe you usually get low air fares in high frequency from Madrid and Lisbon. Air travel in Brazil grew from 70 million passengers in 2009 to almost 120 million in 2019, partly as a result of the poor condition of many Brazilian roads and the absence of any viable rail network. It is still relatively inexpensive with discounts sometimes available and easily the best option for long distance travel within the country. Some major airports, especially those in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, are, however, becoming very crowded. ===By car=== The main border crossings are at: * with '''Uruguay''': [[Chuy]]/[[Chuí]], [[Bella Unión]]/[[Barra do Quaraí]], [[Artigas]]/[[Quaraí]], [[Aceguá]]/[[Aceguá]], [[Río Branco]]/[[Jaguarão]], and between [[Rivera]]/[[Santana do Livramento]] * with '''Argentina''': [[Paso de los Libres]]/[[Uruguaiana]], [[Santo Tomé]]/[[São Borja]], [[Bernardo de Irigoyen]]/[[Dionísio Cerqueira]], [[Tobuna]]/[[Paraíso (Santa Catarina)]], [[Comandante Andresito]]/[[Capanema]], and between [[Puerto Iguazu]]/[[Foz do Iguaçu]] * with '''Paraguay''': [[Ciudad del Este]]/[[Foz do Iguaçu]], [[Salto del Guaira]]/[[Guaíra]], and between [[Pedro Juan Caballero]]/[[Ponta Porã]] * with '''Bolivia''': [[Puerto Suarez]]/[[Corumbá]], [[Cobija]]/[[Brasileia]]/[[Epitaciolandia]] and [[San Matías]]/[[Cáceres]] * with '''Peru''': [[Iñapari]]/[[Assis Brasil]] * with '''Colombia''': [[Leticia]]/[[Tabatinga]] No road connections on either side of the border. * with '''Guyana''': [[Lethem]]/[[Bonfim]] In certain border towns, notably [[Foz do Iguaçu]]/[[Ciudad del Este]]/[[Puerto Iguazu]], you do not need entry/exit stamps or other formalities for a daytrip into the neighbouring country. These same towns are good venues if you for some reason want to cross without contact with immigration authorities. ===By bus=== Long-distance bus service connects Brazil to its neighboring countries. The main capitals linked directly by bus are [[Buenos Aires]], [[Asunción]], [[Montevideo]], [[Santiago de Chile]], and [[Lima]]. Direct connections from the first three can also be found easily, but from Lima it might be tricky, though easily accomplished by changing at one of the others. Those typically go to [[São Paulo]], but southern cities such as [[Porto Alegre]], [[Florianopolis|Florianópolis]], [[Curitiba]] or [[Pelotas]] have good connections too. It should be kept in mind that distances between Sāo Paulo and any foreign capitals are significant, and journeys on the road may take up to 3 days, depending on the distance and accessibility of the destination. The national land transport authority has [https://appweb.antt.gov.br/transp/linha_internacional.asp listings] on all operating international bus lines, and the [http://www.greentoadbus.com Green Toad Bus] offers bus passes between Brazil and neighbouring countries as well as around Brazil itself. ===By boat=== [[File:LETICIA-TABATINGA BRASIL - COLOMBIA RIO JAVARI - panoramio (1).jpg|thumb|Sailing between Brazil and Colombia on the Amazon]] Amazon river boats connect northern Brazil with Peru, Venezuela and Colombia. From [[French Guiana]], you can cross the river ''Oyapoque'', which takes about 15 minutes. From the city of [[Guayaramerín]], in [[Bolivia]], you can cross the Mamoré river for the city of [[Guajará-Mirim]], in [[Rondônia]]. The crossing last about 5 to 10 minutes. ===By train=== Train service within Brazil is almost nonexistent. However, there are exceptions to the rule, including the ''Trem da Morte'', or Death Train, which goes from [[Santa Cruz (city, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]], [[Bolivia]], to a small town just over the border from [[Corumba|Corumbá]] in the State of [[Mato Grosso do Sul]]. There is still a train line from there all the way to [[São Paulo]] which is not in use, but bus connections to São Paulo via the state capital, [[Campo Grande]], are plentiful. The journey is reputedly replete with robbers who might steal your backpack or its contents but security has been increased and the journey can be made without much difficulty. It goes through the Bolivian agricultural belt and along the journey one may see a technologically-averse religious community which resembles the USA's Amish in many ways. ==Get around== ===By plane=== {{infobox|Brazil Air Pass|If you intend to visit various cities within Brazil, you should consider getting a Brazil Air Pass, offered by LATAM or Gol&mdash; you purchase between 4 and 9 flight tickets which can be used at any time for any destination within Brazil served by the airline. A typical 4-ticket pass starts at around US $580 while a full 9 tickets will run around US $1150. In addition, Gol also offers a cheaper flight pass good for travel only within the [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]] of the country. These passes can only be obtained before arrival in the country, and you must prove that you have already purchased international return trip tickets or tickets for onward travel.}} Air service covers most of Brazil. Many flights make many stops en route, particularly in hubs as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Brasilia. Some airports with regular passenger traffic are still operated by state-owned company [http://www.infraero.gov.br ''Infraero''], although many international airports already had their operation privatized. There are now several Brazilian booking engines that are good (although not perfect) for comparing flights and prices between different companies. They will mostly include an extra fee, hence it is cheaper to book on the airline's own site. Brazilian airline scene changes surprisingly often. The largest Brazilian carriers are the flag carrier [https://www.latam.com/ '''LATAM Airlines'''] and low-cost airlines [http://www.voegol.com.br '''Gol'''] and [http://www.voeazul.com.br '''Azul''']. These airlines have flights that serve all capitals and major cities in the country. Azul's subsidiary '''[https://www.voeazul.com.br/azulconecta Azul Conecta]''' and [https://www.voepass.com.br/ '''VoePass'''] offer short-haul flights to smaller regional airports throughout the country. There are also regional carriers. Many domestic flights have so many stops that some, including yours, may be missing from the listings in the airports. Double check your flight number and confirm with ground staff. Certain domestic flights in Brazil are "international", meaning that the flight has arrived from abroad and is continuing without clearing all passengers through customs and immigration. This means all passengers must do this at the next stop, even those having boarded in Brazil. Do not fill out a new immigration form, but show what you were given upon actual arrival to Brazil. ===By car=== {{Seealso|Driving in Brazil}} [[File:Rodovia_ayrton_senna_da_silva_em_itaquaquecetuba.jpg|alt=|thumb|250x250px|Highways in Brazil may range from fine, like this one near [[São Paulo]]...]] Brazil has the largest road network in Latin America with over 1.6 million kilometres. A car is a good idea if you want to explore scenic areas, e.g. the historic cities of Minas Gerais, the Rio-Santos highway, or the beaches in North-East Brazil. There are the usual car rental companies at the airports. Many roads are in good condition, especially in the east and south of the country and along the coast. In other areas and outside the metropolitan regions there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle can be strongly recommended. This especially applies to the Amazon area where many roads are difficult or not at all passable during the rainy season from November to March. This is why it is advisable to travel with a good map and to be well informed about distances, road conditions and the estimated travel time. Road maps of the brand ''Guia Quatro Rodas'' was available in the most newsstands in Brazil until 2015, but they ceased to be published from that year. [http://www.latino-cars.com/ ''Cochera andina''] {{dead link|December 2020}} publishes useful information on almost 300 routes in the country. In theory, the driving rules of Brazil resemble those of Western Europe or North America. In practice, driving in Brazil can be quite scary if you are used to European (even Mediterranean) or North American road culture, due to widespread violations of driving rules, and the toleration thereof. [[File:BR-174.jpg|right|thumb|250x250px|...to awful, like this one that cuts through the Amazon, in [[Roraima]], in Northern Brazil.]] Distances kept to other vehicles are kept at a bare minimum, overtaking whenever close to possible, and changing lanes without much of a prior signal. Many large cities also suffer from hold-ups when you wait at a red light in the night. Even if there is no risk of robbery, many drivers (including of city buses) run red lights or stop signs at night when they do not see incoming traffic from the cross street. Drivers also indulge in "creative" methods of saving time, such as using the reverse direction lanes. In rural areas, many domestic animals are left at the roadside, and they sometimes wanders into the traffic. Pedestrians take enormous chances crossing the road, since many drivers do not bother to slow down if they see pedestrians crossing. The quality of the paving is very varied, and the presence of enormous potholes is something that strongly discourages night-driving. Also consider the risk of highway hold-ups after dark, not to mention truck drivers on amphetamines (to keep awake for days in a row). * In Brazil cars are driven on the right hand side of the road. * A flashing left signal means that the car ahead is warning you not to pass, for some reason. If the car ahead of you wants to show you that it is safe to pass it will flash the right signal. The right signal is the same signal to indicate that you're going to stop on the side of the road, so it means you're going to slow down. On the other hand the left signal is the same signal to indicate you're going to pass the car ahead, meaning you're going to speed up. * Flashing, twinkling headlights from the cars coming on the opposite side of the road means caution on the road ahead. Most of the time, it indicates that there are animals, cops or speed radar ahead. * Keep the doors locked when driving, especially in the larger cities, as robberies at stop signs and red lights are quite common in some areas. You'll make it much easier for the robber if he can simply open up the door and sit down. Be equally careful with keeping your windows wide open, as someone might put their hands inside your car and steal a wallet, for instance. Leave your handbags and valuables out of sight. ===By bicycle=== In smaller cities and towns the bicycle is a common means of transport. This does not mean that cyclists are usually respected by cars, trucks, or bus drivers. But you may find good roads with little traffic outside the cities. It is also easy to get a lift by a pickup or to have the bike transported by a long-distance bus. Cycling path are virtually non-existent in cities, except along certain beachfronts, such as [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[Recife]]. There are bicyclers groups around the country, e.g. [http://www.sampabikers.com.br/ Sampa Bikers] in [[São Paulo]] which meets weekly. ===By train=== Brazil's railway system was mostly wrecked during the military regimes. Today, few interstate passenger lines remain after the dismantling and scrapping of rail transport in Brazil. However, there are several urban or short-distance tourist lines between municipalities in the same state, mainly in the southern and southeastern states. * From [[Belo Horizonte]], Minas Gerais to [[Vitória]], Espírito Santo - Daily trains operated by [http://www.vale.com/brasil/PT/business/logistics/railways/Passenger-Train-Vitoria-Minas/Paginas/default.aspx Vale] leave Belo Horizonte at 07:30 and Cariacica (10 km of Vitória), at 07:00. Travel time is about 12½ hours. Seats are limited and it is not possible to reserve, so it is advisable to buy in advance at the [http://www.vale.com/brasil/PT/business/logistics/railways/Passenger-Train-Vitoria-Minas/Paginas/default.aspx Vale's website]. The railway is the second longest passenger line of Brazil, almost 700 km long. * From [[São Luis]], Maranhão to [[Parauapebas]], Pará - interesting because part of it passes through the Amazon rainforest and it's the longest passenger railway of Brazil, almost 900 km long. It is operated by [http://www.vale.com/brasil/PT/business/logistics/railways/Passenger-Train-Service-Carajas/Paginas/default.aspx Vale]. The train leaves São Luís at 08:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. From Paraopebas, the train leaves at 06:00 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. 15 hours of travel. ===By inter-city bus=== [[File:Terminal Rodoviário Tietê.jpg|thumb|Terminal Rodoviário Tietê in [[Sao Paulo]], the second busiest in the world ]] Long-distance buses are a convenient, economical, and sometimes (usually if you buy the most expensive ticket), rather comfortable way to travel between regions. Bus stations (''Terminal Rodoviário'', ''Estação Rodoviária'' or ''Rodoviária'') in Brazilian cities play a role akin to train stations in many countries. You should check travel distance and time while traveling within Brazil; going from Rio de Janeiro to the south region could take more than 24 hours, so it may be worth going by plane if you can afford it. Brazil has a very good long-distance bus network. Basically, any city with more than 100,000 people will have direct lines to the closest state capitals and also to other major cities within the same range. If the city does not have a bus station, that city may have some form of public transport (a bus, probably) to the nearest bus station. Sometimes you may need to go to the bus station in person to buy a ticket, although today the big bus companies make reservations and sell tickets online, as long as you get your ticket in advance. In some cities, you can also buy a ticket over the phone and receive it at the hotel for an extra fee of R$3 to R$5.Some companies have also adopted the ingenious pricing policy of airlines: in some cases, buy with advance can save more than 50%. The ease of flagging a bus and getting on it (if there are no seats available, you will have to stand, still paying full price) is common in the country. This is less likely to work along a few routes where armed robberies have happened frequently, such as those leading to the border with [[Paraguay]] and to [[Foz do Iguaçu]]. No bus company serves the whole country, so you mist identify the company that connect two cities by calling the bus station of one city. Some big cities like São Paulo and Rio have more than one bus station, each one covering certain cities around. It is good to check in advance to which bus station you are going. '''[https://www.buson.com.br/ Buson]''' and [https://www.clickbus.com.br/ '''ClickBus'''] website can be a quick way to find bus tickets to many Brazilian cities. Bus services are often sold in three classes: Regular, Executive and First-Class (''Leito'', in Portuguese). Regular may or may not have air conditioning. For long distances or overnight travels, Executive offers more space and a folding board to support your legs. First-Class has even more space and only three seats per row, making enough space to sleep comfortably. All trips of more than 4 hours are covered by buses with bathrooms and the buses stop for food/bathrooms at least once every 4 hours of travel. Bus stations in some Brazilian cities tend to be located far from downtown areas. They can be in quite remote neighborhoods, so if you travel at night, be prepared to take a taxi to and from the station. There will also be local bus lines. Even if you have a valid ticket purchased elsewhere, some Brazilian bus stations may also require a boarding pass. This can be obtained from the bus company, usually for an additional fee. If you buy a ticket at the departure bus station, you will also receive this boarding pass. In Brazil, bus stations can include many services, including fast-food restaurants, cafes, internet cafes, restrooms and left-luggage office. As a general rule, the bigger the city, the more expensive the services can be (for example, leaving a suitcase as luggage in a smaller city can cost R$1, but in a capital like Recife it can cost R$5). As required by Brazilian federal law, when buying tickets, as well as boarding the bus, an identification document may be requested (which for a foreigner means your passport). Not all drivers can read foreign passports, so be prepared to show them that the passport name really is the same as the ticket name. ===By ride sharing=== Many people offer shared rides between many popular destinations. The most notable website for finding rides is [https://www.blablacar.com.br BlaBlaCar], which also has a rating system for drivers, making the trip very secure, especially for Brazilian standards. This way, you can easily bring down your transport costs by 40-50%. Costs are about R$20 per 100 km. Also, it can be considerably faster, without unnecessary stops at restaurants and such. The BlaBlaCar website is free, and you only pay the driver directly. But they will almost certainly charge in the future like they do for other countries as well. But until the taxation status of such services (including Uber) is settled by the government, the free system will not change. If you would like to see the price of the shared ride in the app in reais, you need to select BRL (Brazilian real) after installing the app. If you have the app on your smartphone already in another currency, you need to delete the app and reinstall it. Do not underestimate the desire of Brazilians to discuss and talk about everything, and to give their opinions about even the most remote nonsense. This can be highly stressful if you have a different temperament, prefer a quiet drive, and just want to reach your destination. ===By city bus=== [[File:Terminal proeb blumenau.jpg|thumb|Local bus in [[Blumenau]]]] Most cities have extensive bus services. Multiple companies may serve a single city. There is almost never a map of the bus lines, and often bus stops are unmarked. Be prepared for confusion and wasted time. Google Maps includes some services. Buses have a board behind the windshield that advertises the main destinations they serve. You may have to ask the locals for information, but they may not know bus lines except the ones they usually take. In most cities you have to wave to stop the bus when you want to take it. This in itself would not pose a problem; however, in big cities there may be dozens of bus lines stopping at a given bus stop and bus stops are not designed to accommodate so many vehicles. Frequently one cannot observe the oncoming buses due to other buses blocking the view. Bus drivers are reluctant to slow down for a bus stop if they are not sure someone will take their bus, so it is common to miss your bus because you could not see it coming to wave on time or the driver did not see you waving in between buses already at the stop. Some people go into the middle of a busy street to wait for their bus to make sure they see it and the driver sees them. In some places, like Manaus, drivers even tend to ignore stop requests (both to get on and to get off) if it is not too easy to navigate to the bus stop. Most city buses have both a driver and a conductor. The conductor sits behind a till next to a turnstile. You have to pay the conductor; the price of the bus is usually advertised on the windshield. The turnstiles are narrow, and very inconvenient if one carries any kind of load (try balancing a heavy backpack over the turnstile while the bus is running). Larger buses often have a front section, before the turnstile, meant in priority for the elderly, handicapped and pregnant women - you can use it but you still have to pay! Typical prices are around R$3. You can try asking the conductor to warn you when the bus is close to your destination. Depending on whether he or she understands you and feels like helping you, you may get help. In addition to large city buses, there are often minibuses or minivans (''alternativo''). You pay the driver when you go aboard. ===By boat=== In northern Brazil, it is possible to travel many distances by boat. In fact, the boat is the main and most accessible means of transport to get around the Amazon, since the Amazon Forest is cut by many rivers and some cities are inaccessible by road. The best boat services in the country are in the Amazon, where you can ride on speedboats and comfortable yachts or small wooden boats. The main navigable rivers are the Amazon River, the Araguaia River, the Xingu River and the Tapajós River. It is necessary to know the geography of the region, as in some places waterfalls are formed. ===By e-hailing=== Brazil has availability of some e-hailing services, Uber being the largest of them. Notable e-hailing services in Brazil, are: *{{listing | name=Uber | alt= | url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-09 | content= }} *{{listing | name=99Pop | alt= | url=https://99app.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-09 | content=If the app is not available in your Google Play store, you can download it [https://99taxis.en.uptodown.com/android/download here]. }} *{{listing | name=Cabify | alt= | url=https://cabify.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-09 | content= }} ==Talk== {{Seealso|Brazilian Portuguese phrasebook}} {{infobox|Non-verbal communication| Brazilians use a lot of gestures in informal communication, and the meaning of certain words or expressions may be influenced by them. * The ''thumbs up'' gesture is used to mean ''everything's OK'', ''yes'' or even ''thanks''. Avoid using the ''OK'' hand gesture for these meanings, as it can be considered obscene. * Wagging your extended index finger back and forth and/or clicking your tongue behind your teeth two or three times means ''no'' * Using your index finger to pull down one of your lower eyelids means ''watch out''. * Stroking your two biggest fingers with your thumb is a way of saying that something is ''expensive''. * Snapping a few times means ''fast'' or ''a long time'' (''ago''). * Stroking your lips and then snapping means ''delicious''; pinching your earlobe means the same in some regions. * Making a fist with your thumb between the index and middle finger, known as the ''figa'', is a sign of good or bad luck depending on the region. * Touching the palm with the thumb and making a circular movement with the hand means ''I am being robbed/ripped off/'' in some regions. * The ''hush'' gesture is considered extremely impolite, about the same as shouting "shut up!" to someone. * An informal way to get someone's attention, similar to a whistle, is a '''hissing''' sound: "pssiu!" It is not perceived as impolite, but gets really annoying if repeated too often. }} The official language of Brazil is '''[[Brazilian Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]]''', and is spoken by '''98%''' of the population. Brazilian Portuguese is remarkably different from standard Portuguese. For instance, there are a number of pronunciation differences, some words are written differently, some words have a completely different meaning in Brazil, and there are numerous loanwords from English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. Although most Brazilians learn '''English''' at school, the focus is entirely on formal writing and grammar rather than actual conversation. Thus, many Brazilians are not that proficient in the language. You might find an English speaker in a major hotel or an area populated by tourists. Younger Brazilians are more likely to speak English. If you wish to travel to Brazil independently, you should have a solid knowledge of [[Brazilian Portuguese]]. If somebody talks to you in Portuguese, you can simply say "Só falo inglês" (''I only speak English'') or "Desculpe, não falo português" (''Sorry, I don't speak Portuguese''). '''Spanish''' speakers are usually able to get by in Brazil, especially towards the [[South (Brazil)|south]], due to the proximity of the states of that region to Uruguay and Argentina and due to the tourists from those countries who visit the states of that region. While written Portuguese can be quite similar to Spanish, spoken Portuguese differs considerably and is much harder to understand. Compare the number 20 which is ''veinte'' (BAYN-teh) in Spanish to ''vinte'' (VEEN-chee) in Brazilian Portuguese. Even more different is ''gente'' (people), pronounced "HEN-teh" in Spanish and "ZHEN-chee" in Brazilian Portuguese. The letters CH, D, G, J, R, RR, and T are particularly difficult for Spanish speakers to understand, and that's without even considering the vowels. Often confusing to Spanish, even English speakers, is the pronunciation of the letter "R" in the beginning of most words. Common first names such as Roberto, Ronaldo and Rolando are not pronounced as you would think: the "R" is pronounced as "H". Thus you would say Hoberto, Honaldo and Holando. Rio is pronounced "HEE-oo". Other minority languages are spoken in some parts of Brazil. In the Amazon, several indigenous languages are still spoken, mainly '''Nheengatu''','''Tukano''', and '''Baniwa''', which has co-official status in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira, in Amazonas. In the south, in cities that have received German and Italian immigrants, these languages and their dialects are also spoken by a small portion of the population, as in Pomerode, Santa Catarina, which has '''German''' and the Pomeranian dialect with co-official status and in Serafina Corrêa and Caxias do Sul, municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, where the co-official language is Talian, a dialect of the Venetian language spoken in northern Italy. Due to immigration, it is becoming more common in some cities to find speakers of other foreign languages, such as '''Italian,''' '''Japanese''', '''Mandarin Chinese''', '''Korean,''' '''Arabic,''' '''Polish''', '''Ukrainian''', '''French''' and '''Haitian Creole'''. The primary language of the Brazilian deaf community is '''Brazilian Sign Language (BSL)''', known locally as '''LIBRAS'''. When an interpreter is present in public, he or she will use BSL. It is influenced by French Sign Language (LSF) and also uses a one-handed manual alphabet very similar to that of LSF. Users of British Sign Language, Auslan, or New Zealand Sign Language, however, will have great difficulty understanding it. Those languages differ markedly in vocabulary and syntax from LSF, and also use a two-handed manual alphabet. Virtually all movies, in addition to foreign shows broadcast on Brazilian TV channels are dubbed into Portuguese. However, some pay TV channels have dual-audio (original audio with subtitles as an option available to be turned on by the user). If you want to watch the latest movies in English, not dubbed into Portuguese, you may be able to see them in some theaters in the capitals and biggest cities. Look for the Portuguese word "''Legendado''" (original with subtitles). You are unlikely to find films shown in their original language without subtitles. ==See== ===Natural wonders=== [[File:Jaguar Pantanal.jpg|300px|thumbnail|A jaguar in the Pantanal]] * '''Amazon Rainforest''' - The Amazon River Basin holds more than half of the world's remaining rainforest, and over 60% of that lies within the [[North (Brazil)|North]] of Brazil &mdash; approximately one billion acres with incredible biodiversity. The region is home to about 2.5 million insect species, over 40,000 plants species, 2,200 fish species, and more than 2,000 types of birds and mammals. One in five of all the bird species in the world live in the rainforests of the Amazon, and one in five of the fish species live in Amazonian rivers and streams. * '''Atlantic Forest''' (''Mata Atlântica'') - A region of tropical and subtropical forest which extends along the Atlantic coast of Brazil from [[Rio Grande do Norte]] state in the [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]] to [[Rio Grande do Sul]] state in the [[South (Brazil)|South]]. The Atlantic Forest has a wide variety of vegetation, including the many tree species such as the iconic ''araucaria'' tree in the south or the mangroves of the northeast, dozens of types of bromeliads and orchids, and unique critters such as ''capivara''. The forest has also been designated a World Biosphere Reserve, with a large number of highly endangered species including the well-known marmosets, lion tamarins and woolly spider monkeys. Unfortunately, it has been extensively cleared since colonial times, mainly for the farming of sugar cane and for urban settlements &mdash; The remnants are estimated to be less than 10% of the original, and that is often broken into hilltop islands. However, large swaths of it are protected by hundreds of parks, including 131 federal parks, 443 state parks, and 14 municipal parks, most of which are open to visitation. * The '''Pantanal''' - A vast tropical wetland expanse, one of the world's largest. 80% of it lies within the state of [[Mato Grosso do Sul]] but it also extends into [[Mato Grosso]] (as well as into portions of [[Bolivia]] and [[Paraguay]]), sprawling over an area estimated at between 140,000 and 195,000 square kilometers (54,000-75,000 sq mi). 80% of the Pantanal floodplains are submerged during the rainy seasons, nurturing an astonishing biologically diverse collection of aquatic plants and helping support a dense array of animal species. * '''Waterfalls''' (''Cachoeiras'') - Brazil has an amazing range of impressive waterfalls of all sizes and shapes. '''[[Iguaçu Falls]]''', in eastern [[Parana]], is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, truly a sight to see. The 353-meter '''Cachoeira da Fumaça''' in [[Bahia]]'s [[Chapada Diamantina National Park]] is the country's second highest waterfall, after the [[Amazon]]'s almost inaccessible '''Cachoeira do Araca'''. Other famous waterfalls include '''Caracol Falls''', in a [[Rio Grande do Sul]] state park of the same name near [[Canela]], '''Itaquira Falls''', an easily accessible 168-meter fall near [[Formosa (Brazil)|Formosa]], [[Goiás]], and the gorge at '''Parque da Cascata''' near [[Sete Lagoas]], [[Minas Gerais]]. Aside from the nationally famous falls, in many parts of the country, particularly the [[South (Brazil)|South]], [[Southeast (Brazil)|Southeast]], and [[Central West (Brazil)|Central West]] regions, you are rarely far from at least one locally-famous, named waterfall worth a short hike. [[File:OuroPretoView.jpg|thumb|Ouro Preto, a prime example of colonial architecture in Brazil]] ===Architecture=== * '''Colonial architecture''' - Many cities have reminders of Brazil's colonial past, with churches, monasteries, forts, barracks, and other structures still intact. Some of the most concentrated and best-preserved colonial buildings can be found in old gold-mining towns such as [[Ouro Preto]] and [[Tiradentes]], but many other cities such as [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Petrópolis]], [[Salvador]], [[Paraty]], and [[Goiânia]] have quite significant colonial centers as well. * '''Oscar Niemeyer works''' - Niemeyer, Brazil's most famous architect, is a modern architectural pioneer who explores the aesthetic impact of reinforced concrete, using curves to create buildings with a unique sense of space. He is most famous for designing many of the buildings when the new capital of [[Brasilia]] was built in the 1950s, but his works literally dot the country, with major works in [[Natal]], [[João Pessoa]], [[Belo Horizonte]], [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Niterói]], [[São Paulo]], [[Londrina]] and other locations. ==Do== ===Gay travel=== Due to its high degree of acceptance and tolerance, gay travel is increasingly popular. Nowadays the main lesbian and gay destinations are [[Rio de Janeiro]], which was elected the world's sexiest destination twice, [[São Paulo]], which has the world's largest Pride Parade, [[Florianópolis]], which is the hippest gay hangout and [[Recife]], which is attracting more and more lesbian and gay tourists looking for fun and sun. However, caution should still be observed especially in rural areas outside of major cities, where Brazil remains culturally conservative and deeply Catholic. ===Carnaval=== The biggest party in the world takes place across the country every year, lasting almost a week in February or early March. It is celebrated in a wide variety of ways, from the giants ''boneco'' masks of [[Olinda]] and the ''trios elétricos'' of [[Salvador]] to the massive samba parades of [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[São Paulo]]. For a ''relatively'' more subdued atmosphere, check out the university-style street party of [[Ouro Preto]] or the sporty beach party at [[Ilha do Mel]]. Don't forget to make your reservations well in advance! ===Beaches=== [[File:Guaraú - Peruíbe - SP - Brasil.jpg|thumb|There's no lack of beaches in Brazil]] Almost the entire coast is lined with fabulous beaches, and the beach lifestyle is a big part of Brazilian culture. Nowhere is that more true than in [[Rio de Janeiro]], with its laidback, flip-flop-footed lifestyle and famous beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana. Beaches in other areas of the country may not have the instant name recognition but are no less amazing. The [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]] has jewels like [[Jericoacoara]], [[Fortaleza|Praia do Futuro]], [[Recife|Boa Vista]], [[Porto de Galinhas]], and [[Morro de São Paulo]] which bring in throngs of travellers, particularly Europeans. Landlocked [[Minas Gerais|''mineiros'']] go mingle with the rich and famous at [[Guarapari]] or dance forró in the sand at [[Itaunas]], while [[São Paulo|''paulistas'']] head for [[Caraguatatuba|Caraguá]] or [[Ubatuba]]. In the [[South (Brazil)|South]], weekend revelers flock to [[Ilha do Mel]] or [[Balneário Camboriú]], while the 42 beaches of [[Florianópolis|Santa Catarina Island]] draw in thousands of Argentianian tourists every year. Hundreds more beaches lie ready to be explored as well. Don't forget those nude beaches in Rio and São Paulo! ===Sports=== ====Football==== '''Football''' (soccer) is the talk of the town wherever your are in Brazil, and the country is brimming with great teams and great players. It is often said that football is not just a sport, but the national religion. While [[Rio de Janeiro]]'s world-famous Maracanã stadium is under renovation, you can still catch a game at lots of other great venues like the '''Mineirão''' in [[Belo Horizonte]] or '''Morumbi Stadium''' in [[São Paulo]]. The men's national team has won the World Cup a record 5 times, and they have a particularly charged rivalry with their neighbours Argentina. Brazil's top professional men's league is the '''[http://www.cbf.com.br/competicoes/brasileiro-serie-a Brasileirão]''', and the league is a very competitive one with no shortage of passion from the fans. The "big twelve" clubs in Brazil, sorted by city are: *In [[Belo Horizonte]] **[http://www.atletico.com.br/ Atlético Mineiro] **[http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/ Cruzeiro] *In [[Porto Alegre]] **[http://www.gremio.net/ Grêmio] **[http://www.internacional.com.br/ Internacional] *In [[Rio de Janeiro]] **[http://www.botafogo.com.br/ Botafogo] **[http://flamengo.com.br/ Flamengo] **[http://www.fluminense.com.br/ Fluminense] **[https://www.vasco.com.br/ Vasco da Gama] *In [[São Paulo]] **[http://www.corinthians.com.br/ Corinthians] **[http://www.palmeiras.com.br/ Palmeiras] **[http://www.santosfc.com.br/en Santos] **[http://www.saopaulofc.net/ São Paulo] There are numerous intense rivalries between Brazil's big clubs, but perhaps the most well-known ones are the ''Paulista Derby'' between Coronthians and Palmeiras, ''Fla-Flu'' between Flamengo and Fluminense, and ''O Clássico dos Milhões'' between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama. ====Other sports==== * '''Volleyball''' - While soccer is the main sport in Brazil, volleyball is extremely popular as well. In addition to the standard indoor sport known the world over, there are several other varieties you can play or watch in Brazil: :* '''Beach volleyball''' - It is very common to find spaces on the beaches where you can play beach volleyball, but this version of the sport possess a different code of rules than indoor volleyball (for example instead of six players, only two players are allowed to play on each team). :* '''Footvolley''' - Created in Brazil, this challenging sport is essentially beach volleyball played with the ball and no-hands rules of soccer. :* '''''Biribol''''' - Another Brazilian original, ''biribol'', named after the city of [[Birigüi]] where it was invented, is an aquatic version of volleyball, played in a 1.3-meter-deep pool with 4 players on each team and a ball similar to a water-polo ball. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Brazilian reais | currencyCode=R$ | date=March 2022 | USD=5.1 | EUR=5.5 | GBP=6.6 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/brl-brazilian-real XE.com] }} Brazil's unit of currency is the '''real''' (pronounced 'hay-AHL'), plural ''reais'' ('hay-ICE'), denoted "'''R$'''" (ISO code: '''BRL'''), commonly referred to as a "conto" (slang) or "pila" (a slang term for the currency in Rio Grande do Sul). One real is divided into 100 ''centavos''. Small shops or street vendors are unlikely to have change for R$100 (and sometimes R$50) notes. Travelers would be wise to spend those at busy restaurants or grocery stores to keep an adequate supply of small bills on hand. Foreign currency such as US dollars or euros can be exchanged at major airports and luxury hotels (bad rates), exchange bureaus and major branches of Banco do Brasil (no other banks), where you need your passport and your immigration form. There are many federal regulations for dealings with foreign currency, trading in any currency other than real in Brazil is considered illegal, although some places in big cities and bordering towns accept foreign currencies and many exchange offices operate in a shady area. In addition, exchange offices are almost impossible to find outside of big cities. Currency other than US dollars and euros is hard to exchange and the rates are ridiculous. If you would like to exchange cash at a bank, be prepared to pay a hefty commission. For example, Banco do Brasil collects US$15 for each transaction (regardless of amount). Also, traveling with a backpack, you are out of luck getting into banks, because they have annoying security doors and rules. And even if you get in and exchange is possible, you will have to queue for 30 min or so with other regular customers. It is thus best to rely on ATM. ==== Converting reais to dollars, euros and pounds==== Your usual currency equaling between 4 and 5.70 reais, do this for converting: Divide by 10 and multiply by 2. Example: <br> • R$40 / 10 = 4; 4 * 2 ≈ 8 of your usual currency When your usual currency equals between 5.70 and 8 reais, do this for converting: Divide by 10 and add the half of it. Example:<br> • R$50 / 10 = 5; 5 + 2.5 ≈ 7.5 of your usual currency And your usual currency being between 8 and 11.10 reais, do this for converting: Divide by 10. Example: <br> • R$60 / 10 ≈ 6 of your usual currency This works well for everyday expenses. For rather high amounts of money, it's better to convert with the exact exchange rate, e.g. with an app. ===Banking=== Look for an ATM with your credit/debit card logo on it. Large branches of Banco do Brasil (charging R$6,50 per withdrawal) usually have one, and most all Bradesco, Citibank, BankBoston and HSBC machines will work. Banco 24 Horas is a network of ATMs which accept foreign cards (charging R$10 per withdrawal). Withdrawal limits are usually R$600 (Bradesco) or R$1000 (BB, HSBC, B24H), per transaction, and in any case R$1000 per day. The latter can be circumvented by several consecutive withdrawals, choosing different "accounts", i.e. "credit card", "checking", "savings". Most ATMs do not work or will only give you R$100 after 22:00. In March 2021, it was only possible to withdraw money for free with an international credit card from the Bradesco bank. In smaller towns, it is possible that there is no ATM that accepts foreign cards. You should therefore always carry sufficient cash. Wiring money to Brazil can be done through [http://www.westernunion.com.br Western Union] {{dead link|December 2020}} transfers to be picked up at a Banco do Brasil branch in most cities, and also quite a few exchange offices. Travellers' checks can be hard to cash anywhere that does not offer currency exchange. A majority of Brazilian shops now accepts major credit cards. However, quite a few online stores only accept cards issued in Brazil, even though they sport the international logo of such cards. Coins are in denominations of R$0.05, R$0.10, R$0.25, R$0.50 and R$1. Some denominations have several different designs. Bills come in the following denominations: R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20 R$50 and R$100. ===Tipping=== While [[Tipping|tips]] can sometimes be given for some services, delivery or tourism, tips are very uncommon. It is usually not expected in cabs, although rounding up the fare occasionally takes place. Many restaurants include a 10% delivery charge in the note, with no further tips being required. Such a charge often depends on the municipality. Tipping bartenders is not customary. ===Souvenirs=== [[File:Sculpture at Souvenir Shop - Olinda - Outside Recife - Brazil.jpg|thumb|Sculpture at Souvenir Shop, [[Olinda]]]] Similar to the rest of Latin America, hand-crafted jewelry and accessories can be found anywhere, especially in touristy areas, but they will be significantly more expensive. In regions with a larger Afro-Brazilian population, you'll find more '''African-influenced souvenirs''', including black dolls. '''Havaianas''' flip-flops are affordable and readily available in Brazil and supermarkets are often the best place to buy them &mdash; small shops usually carry off-brand or fake ones. If you have space in your bags, a Brazilian woven cotton '''hammock''' is a nice, functional purchase as well. Another interesting and fun item is a '''peteca''', a sort of hand shuttlecock used in an eponymous traditional game, which is similar to volleyball. ===Shopping=== It's not a bad idea to pack light and acquire a Brazilian wardrobe within a couple of days of arrival. It will make you less obvious as a tourist, and give you months of satisfied gloating back home about the great bargains you got whenever you are complimented on your clothing. Brazilians have their own sense of style and that makes tourists - especially those in Hawaiian shirts or sandals with socks - stand out in the crowd. Have some fun shopping, and blend in. Another good reason for buying clothes and shoes in Brazil is that the quality is usually good and the prices often cheap. However, this does not apply to any foreign brand as imports are burdened by high import taxes - therefore, do not expect to find any good prices on brands like Diesel, Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. To figure your Brazilian trousers size, measure your waist in centimeters, divide by 2, and round up to the next even number. Store windows will often display a price followed by "X 5" or "X 10", etc. This is an installment-sale price. The price displayed is the per-installment price, so that, "R$50 X 10", for example, means 10 payments (typically monthly) of R$50 each. The actual price is often lower if you pay in cash. Make sure any appliances you buy are either dual voltage or the same as in your home country. Brazil is 60&nbsp;Hz, so don't buy electric clocks or non-battery operated motorized items if you live in Europe or Australia. The voltage, however, varies by state or even regions inside the same state. (see [[Brazil#Electricity|Electricity]] below). Brazilian-made appliances and electronics are expensive. If not, they are usually of poor quality. All electronics are expensive compared to European or US prices. Prices for imported electronic goods can be quite expensive due to high import tax, and the range of domestic electronic gadgets is not very wide. There are plenty of bargains to be had, especially leather goods, including shoes (sizes are different though). Clothes in general are a good buy, especially for women, for whom there are many classy items. Street markets, which are common, are also a very good option, but avoid brand names like "Nike" - you will pay more and it's probably fake. Don't be afraid to "feel" an item. If it doesn't feel right, most likely it isn't! If there is no label, it is probably Brazilian, but some Brazilian-made products are less robust than their American or European counterparts. ==Eat== {{seealso|Brazilian cuisine}} ===Cuisine=== [[File:Feijoada 01.jpg|thumb|"Feijoada", probably Brazil's most famous dish]] Brazil's cuisine is as varied as its geography and culture, based on the variety of crops, livestock and seafood produced in the country. On the other hand, some may find it an unrefined melange, and everyday fare can be bland and monotonous. While there are some quite unique dishes of regional origin, many dishes were brought by overseas immigrants and have been adapted to local tastes through the generations. Italian and Chinese food in Brazil can often be as baffling as Amazonian fare. The standard Brazilian set lunch is called ''prato feito'', with its siblings ''comercial'' and ''executivo''. Rice and brown beans in sauce, with a small steak. Sometimes farofa, spaghetti, vegetables and French fries will come along. Beef may be substituted for chicken, fish or others. Excellent '''[[seafood]]''' can be found in coastal towns, especially in the [[Northeast (Brazil)|Northeast]]. ===Dishes=== * Brazil's national dish is '''feijoada''', a hearty stew made of black beans, pork (ears, knuckles, chops, sausage) and beef (usually dried). It's served with rice, garnished with collard greens and sliced oranges. It's not served in every restaurant; the ones that serve it typically offer it on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A typical mistake made by tourists is to eat too much ''feijoada'' upon first encounter. This is a heavy dish &mdash; even Brazilians usually eat it parsimoniously. * Brazilian snacks, ''lanches'' (sandwiches) and ''salgadinhos'' (most anything else), include a wide variety of pastries. Look for '''coxinha''' (deep-fried, batter-coated chicken), '''empada''' (a tiny pie, not to be confused with the empanada - empadas and empanadas are entirely different items), and '''pastel''' (fried turnovers). Another common snack is a '''misto quente''', a pressed,toasted ham-and-cheese sandwich. '''Pão-de-queijo''', a roll made of manioc flour and cheese, is very popular, especially in [[Minas Gerais]] state - pão-de-queijo and a cup of fresh Brazilian coffee is a classic combination. Even more: *{{eat | name=Farofa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Farofa | image=Farofa brazil.jpg | wikidata=Q1397036 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=A cassava flour stir-fried with bacon and onion bits; the standard carbo side dish at restaurants, along with white rice. }} *{{eat | name=Feijão verde | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Feijoada | image=Feijoada 2008.JPG | wikidata=Q878189 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=Green beans with cheese gratin. }} *{{eat | name=Paçoca | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Paçoca | image=Paçoca.jpg | wikidata=Q2002721 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=Beef jerky mixed with cassava flour in a ''pilão'' (big mortar with a big pestle). Traditional cowboy fare. }} *{{eat | name=Pastel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pastel (food) | image=Brazilian pastel.jpg | wikidata=Q2003644 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=Deep-fried pastry filled with cheese, minced meat or ham. }} *{{eat | name=Tapioca | alt=Beiju de tapioca | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tapioca | image=Tapioca-1.jpg | wikidata=Q873761 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=Made with cassava starch, also known as tapioca starch. When heated in a pan, it coagulates and becomes a type of pancake or dry crepe, shaped like a disk. Some will serve it folded in half, others will roll it rocambole-style. The filling varies, but it can be done sweet or savory, with the most traditional flavors being: grated coconut/condensed milk (sweet), beef jerky/coalho cheese, plain cheese, and butter (savory). However, it has become a "gourmetized" food item, to be treated with creativity; nutella, chocolate, napolitano (pizza cheese/ham/tomato/oregano) and shredded chicken breast/catupiry cheese being almost standard options nowadays. }} *{{eat | name=Brigadeiro | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Brigadeiro | image=Brigadeiro.jpg | wikidata=Q2914862 | lastedit=2018-06-23 | content=A traditional Brazilian dessert from the 1940s, made of cocoa powder, condensed milk, and butter, covered chocolate sprinkles. }} ===Regional cuisines=== [[File:Churrasco!!!! (4474513078).jpg|thumb|Churrasco]] * '''Southern''' - ''Churrasco'' is Brazilian barbecue, and is usually served "rodizio" or "espeto corrido" (all-you-can-eat). Waiters carry huge cuts of meat on steel spits from table to table, and carve off slices onto your plate (use the tongs to grab the meat slice and don't touch the knife edge with your silverware to avoid dulling the edge). Traditionally, you are given a small wooden block colored green on one side and red on the other. When you're ready to eat, put the green side up. When you're too stuffed to even tell the waiter you've had enough, put the red side up... ''Rodizio'' places have a buffet for non-meaty items; beware that in some places, the desserts are not considered part of the main buffet and are charged as a supplement. Most churrasco restaurants (''churrascarias'') also serve other types of food, so it is safe to go there with a friend that is not really fond of meat. While churrascarias are usually fairly expensive places (for Brazilian standards) in the North, Central and the countryside areas of the country they tend to be much cheaper then in the South and big cities, where they are frequented even by the less affluent. * '''Mineiro''' is the "miner's" cuisine of [[Minas Gerais]], based on pork and beans, with some vegetables. Dishes from Goiás are similar, but use some local ingredients such as ''pequi'' and ''guariroba''. Minas Gerais cuisine if not seen as particularly tasty, has a "homely" feel that is much cherished. * The food of '''Bahia''', on the northeast coast has its roots across the Atlantic in East Africa and Indian cuisine. Coconut, dende palm oil, hot peppers, and seafood are the prime ingredients. Tip: hot ("quente") means lots of pepper, cold ("frio") means less or no pepper at all. If you dare to eat it ''hot'' you should try ''acarajé'' (prawn-filled roasties) and vatapá (drinkable black beans soup). * [[Espírito Santo]] and [[Bahia]] have two different versions of ''moqueca'', a delightful tomato-based seafood stew prepared in a special type of clay pot. * [[North (Brazil)|Amazonian]] cuisine draws from the food of the indigenous inhabitants, including various exotic fish and vegetables. There is also a stupendous variety of tropical fruits. * [[Ceará]]'s food has a great sort of seafood, and is known to have the country's best crab. It's so popular that literally every weekend thousands of people go to '''Praia do Futuro''' in Fortaleza to eat fried fish and crabs (usually followed by cold beer). ===Brazilian "fusion" cuisines=== * '''Pizza''' is very popular in Brazil. In Sāo Paulo, travellers will find the highest proportion of pizza parlours per inhabitant in the country. The variety of flavours is extremely vast, with some restaurants offering more than 100 types of pizza. There is a difference between the European "mozzarella" and the Brazilian "mussarela". They differ in flavor, appearance and origin but buffalo mozzarella ("mussarela de búfala") is also often available. The Brazilian "mussarela", which tops most pizzas, is yellow in color and has a stronger taste. In some restaurants, particularly in the South, pizza has no tomato sauce. Other dishes of Italian origin, such as '''macarrão''' (macaroni), '''lasanha''' and others are also very popular. * Middle-eastern and '''Arab''' (actually [[Lebanon|Lebanese]]) food is widely available. Most options offer high quality and a big variety. Some types of middle-eastern food, such as ''quibe'' and ''esfiha'' have been adapted and are available at snack stands and fast food joints nation-wide. You can also find shawarma (kebabs) stands, which Brazilians call "churrasco grego" (Greek Barbecue) * São Paulo's '''Japanese''' restaurants serve up lots of tempura, yakisoba, sushi and sashimi. The variety is good and the prices are mostly very attractive when compared to Europe, the US and Japan. Most Japanese restaurants also offer the ''rodizio'' or ''buffet'' option, with the same quality as if you ordered from the menu. Sometimes, however, it can be quite a departure from the real thing. In particular, Brazilian-made sushis often employ copious amounts of cream cheese and mayonnaise, and breaded sushi with tare sauce ("hot rolls") are as popular as "raw fish" sushi. The same can be said of [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese food]], again with some variations from the traditional. Cheese-filled spring rolls, anyone? Japanese restaurants (or those that offer Japanese food) are much more common than Chinese and can be found in many Brazilian cities, especially in the state of São Paulo. ===Restaurants=== [[File:Cuisine of Brazil - IMG 0016.jpg|thumb|Salad buffet]] * Restaurants add a 10% service charge on the bill, and this is generally the only tip paid in Brazil. It is not mandatory, but asking for the charge to be removed is often considered very rude and is normally reserved for bad service. If you really want to tip, R$5-10 are enough, and it will probably really surprise your server too. * There are two types of self-service restaurants, sometimes with both options available in one place: all-you-can-eat buffets with barbecue served at the tables, called '''rodízio''', or a price per weight ('''por quilo''' or '''quilão'''), very common during lunchtime throughout Brazil. Load up at the buffet and get your plate on the scale before eating any. Especially in the South, the traditional Italian "galeto" is common. You'll be served different types of pasta, salads, soups and meat (mostly chicken) at your table. * Customers are allowed by law to visit the kitchen to check how the food is being handled, although this is extremely uncommon and doing so will probably be considered odd and impolite. * Some Brazilian restaurants serve only meals for two. It might not be clear from the menu, so ask the waiter. Most restaurants in this category allow for a "half-serving" of such plates (''meia-porção''), at 60-70% of the price. Also, couples at restaurants often sit side-by-side rather than across from each other; observe your waiter's cues or express your preference when being seated. * Fast food is popular, and the local takes on hamburgers and hot-dogs ("cachorro-quente", translated literally) are well worth trying. Brazilian sandwiches come in many varieties, with ingredients like mayonnaise, bacon, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, corn, peas, raisins, French fries, ketchup, eggs, pickles, etc. Brave eaters may want to try the traditional complete hot dog (just ask for a ''completo''), which, aside from the bun and the sausage, will include everything on display. The ubiquitous ''x-burger'' (and its varieties x-salada, x-tudo, etc.) is not as mysterious as it sounds: the pronunciation of the letter "X" in Portuguese sounds like "cheese", hence the name. * Large chains: The fast-food burger chain ''Bob's'' is found nationwide and has been around in the country for almost as long as McDonald's. There is also a national fast-food chain called ''Habib's'' which despite the name serves pizza in addition to Arabian food. Burger King and Subway are also widespread. ==Drink== ===Alcohol=== [[File:Ilhéus-Ba. Foto- Gabriel Carvalho - Setur - 7741936040.jpg|thumb|Caipirinha on the beach]] Brazil's national booze is '''cachaça''' (''cah-shah-sah'', also known as ''aguardente'' ("burning water") and ''pinga''), a 40% sugar-cane liquor known to knock the unwary out quite quickly. It can be tried in virtually every bar in the country. Famous producing regions include [[Minas Gerais]], where there are tours of distilleries, and the city of [[Paraty]]. [[Pirassununga]] is home to Caninha 51, Brazil's best-selling brand. Outside [[Fortaleza]] there is a cachaça museum (''Museu da Cachaça'') where you can learn about the history of the Ypioca brand. Drinking cachaça straight, or stirring in only a dollop of honey or a bit of lime juice, is a common habit on the Northeast region of the country, but the strength of cachaça can be hidden in cocktails like the famous '''caipirinha''', where it is mixed with sugar, lime juice and ice. Using vodka instead of cachaça is nicknamed '''caipiroska''' or '''caipivodka'''; with white rum, it's a '''caipiríssima'''; and with sake it's a '''caipisaque''' or '''saquerinha''' (not in every region). Another interesting concoction is called '''capeta''' ("devil"), made with cachaça, condensed milk, cinnamon, guarana powder (a mild stimulant), and other ingredients, varying by region. If you enjoy fine brandy or grappa, try an '''aged cachaça'''. Deep and complex, this golden-coloured spirit is nothing like the ubiquitous clear liquor more commonly seen. A fun trip is to an "alambique" - a local distillery, of which there are thousands throughout the country - not only will you be able to see how the spirit is made from the raw cane sugar, you will probably also get a better price. Well worth a try is Brazilian whisky! It's actually 50% imported scotch - the malt component -and approximately 50% Brazilian grain spirit. Don't be misled by American sounding names like "Wall Street". It is not bourbon. Good value for money and indistinguishable from common British blends. While '''imported alcohol''' is very expensive, many international brands are produced under license in Brazil, making them widely available, and fairly cheap. You can buy booze in the tax-free after landing at Brazilian airports, but it generally is more expensive than buying it outside the airports. ===Beer=== '''Beer''' in Brazil has a respectable history because of the German immigrants. Most Brazilian beer brands tend to be way less thick and bitter than German, Danish or English beer. More than 90% of all beer consumed in Brazil is Pilsner, and it is usually drunk very cold (at a temperature close to 0°C). The most popular domestic brands are '''Brahma''', '''Antarctica''', and '''Skol'''. Traditional brands include '''Bohemia''', '''Caracu''' (a stout), '''Original''' and '''Serra Malte''' (another stout). They are easily found in bars and are worth trying but are usually more expensive than the popular beers. There are also some national premium beers that are found only in some specific bars and supermarkets; if you want to taste a good Brazilian beer, search for '''Baden Baden''', '''Colorado''', '''Eisenbahn''', '''Petra''', '''Theresopolis''' and others. There are also some international beers produced by national breweries like Heineken and Stella Artois and have a slightly different taste if compared with the original beers. There are two ways of drinking beer in bars: draft or bottled beer. Draft lager beer is called '''chope''' or '''chopp''' ('SHOH-pee'), and is commonly served with one inch of foam, but you can make a complaint to the bartender if the foam is consistently thicker than that. In bars, the waiter will usually collect the empty glasses and bottles on a table and replace them with full ones, until you ask him to stop, in a "tap" charging system. In the case of bottled beer, bottles (600ml or 1l) are shared among everyone at the table and poured in small glasses, rather than drunk straight from the bottle. Brazilians like their beer nearly ice-cold - hence, to keep the temperature down, bottles of beer are often kept in an insulated polystyrene container on the table. ===Wine=== [[Rio Grande do Sul]] is the leading '''wine''' production region. There are a number of wine-producing farms that are open to visitors and wine tasting, and wine cellars selling wine and fermented grape juice. One of these farms open to visitors is '''[http://www.salton.com.br Salton Winery]''', located in the city of Bento Gonçalves. The '''São Francisco Valley''', along the border of the states of [[Pernambuco]] and [[Bahia]], is the country's newest wine-producing region. Brazilian wines are usually fresher, fruitier and less alcoholic than, for instance, French wines. Popular brands like ''Sangue de Boi'', ''Canção'' and ''Santa Felicidade'' and others with prices below R$6.00 are usually seen as trash. In [[Minas Gerais]], look for ''licor de jabuticaba'' (jabuticaba liquor) or ''vinho de jabuticaba'' (jabuticaba wine), an exquisite purple-black beverage with a sweet taste. ''Jabuticaba'' is the name of a small grape-like black fruit native to Brazil. ===Coffee and tea=== [[File:Rose house in Paulista Avenue, São Paulo, Brazil.jpg|thumb|Café in Sao Paulo]] Brazil is known world-wide for its high-quality strong coffee. ''Café'' is so popular that it can name meals (just like ''rice'' does in China, Japan and Korea): breakfast in Brazil is called ''café da manhã'' (morning coffee), while ''café com pão'' (coffee with bread) or ''café da tarde'' (afternoon coffee) means a light afternoon meal. ''Cafezinho'' (small coffee) is a small cup of strong, sweetened coffee usually served after meals in restaurants (sometimes for free, just ask politely). Bottled filtered coffee is being replaced by stronger espresso cups in more upscale restaurants. '''Chá''', or tea in Portuguese, is most commonly found in its ''Assam'' version (orange, light coloured). Some more specialised tea shops and cafés will have Earl Gray and green tea available as well. '''Mate''' is an infusion similar to tea that is very high in caffeine content. A toasted version, often served chilled, is consumed all around the country, while '''Chimarrão''' (incidentally called mate in neighbouring Spanish-speaking countries) is the hot, bitter equivalent that can be found in the south and is highly appreciated by the ''gaúchos'' (Rio Grande do Sul dwellers). '''Tererê''' is a cold version of Chimarrão, common in [[Mato Grosso do Sul]] and [[Mato Grosso]] state. ===Soft drinks=== If you want a '''Coke''' in Brazil, ask for ''coca'' or ''coca-cola'', as "cola" means "glue", in Portuguese. '''Guaraná''' is a carbonated soft drink made from the ''guaraná'' berry, native to the Amazon area. The major brands are ''Antarctica'' and ''Kuat'', the latter owned by Coke. ''Pureza'' is a lesser known guaraná soft drink specially popular in [[Santa Catarina]]. There is also a "Guaraná Jesus" that is popular in [[Maranhão]]. Almost all regions in Brazil feature their own local variants on guaraná, some which can be quite different from the standard "Antarctica" in both good and bad ways. If traveling to Amazonas, be sure to try a cold "Baré," which due to its huge popularity in Manaus was purchased by Antarctica and is becoming more available throughout northern Brazil. '''Tubaína''' is a carbonated soft drink once very popular among Brazilians (particularly the ones born in the 70s, 80s and early 90s) and becoming extremely hard to find. It was once mass-produced by "Brahma" before it became focused on beers only. If you happen to find a place that sells it, try it. '''Mineirinho''' (or '''Mate Couro''') is also a popular soft drink made of guaraná and a typical Brazilian leaf called Chapéu de Couro. Although most Brazilians say that it tastes like grass, older people (+70 years) claim that the drink has medicinal properties. ===Fruit juices=== Fruit juices are very popular in Brazil. Some cities, notably [[Rio de Janeiro]], have fruit juice bars at nearly every corner. * Nothing beats '''coconut water''' (''água de coco'') on a hot day. (Stress the first ''o'', otherwise it will come out as "poo" (''cocô'')). It is mostly sold as ''coco gelado'' in the coconut itself, drunk with a straw. Ask the machete-wielding vendors to cut the coconut in half so that you can eat the flesh after drinking the water. * '''Açai''' (a fruit from the Amazon) is delicious and nutritious (rich in antioxidants) and can be found widespread across the nations. In the Amazon region it's used as a complement to the everyday diet, often eaten together with rice and fish in the main meal of the day. Curiously, outside of the Amazon region, it's typically used in blended in combination with guarana (a stimulant) powder and a banana to re-energize from late-night partying. It is served cold and has a consistency of soft ice. There are also açai ice creams available. * '''Maracuja''' (passion fruit) (careful during an active day as this has a relaxant effect) * '''Caju''' (cashew fruit) and * '''Garapa''' or '''caldo de cana''': freshly pressed sugarcane juice * '''Manga''' (mango) are also great juice experiences. * '''Mangaba''' * '''Umbu''' * '''Vitamina''': milk shake with fresh fruits Brazilians have great taste when it comes to mixing juices. ==Sleep== [[File:Campinas at night.jpg|thumb|Night in [[Campinas]]]] High season in Brazil follows the school holidays calendar, December and January (summer) being the busiest months. New Year, Carnival (movable between February and March, see ''Understand'' above) and Holy week are the peak periods, and prices can skyrocket, especially in coastal cities like Rio and Salvador. Also, during those holidays, many hotels restrict bookings to a 3 or 4-day minimum and charge in advance. '''Hotels''' are plentiful in just about all areas of Brazil and can range from luxury beach resorts to very modest and inexpensive choices. The Brazilian tourism regulation board imposes specific minimum attributes for each type of facility, but as the 1-5 star rating is no longer enforced, check in advance if your hotel provides the kind of services you expect. '''Pousada''' means guesthouse (the local equivalent of a French ''auberge'' or a British ''boarding house''), and are usually simpler than hotels, and will offer fewer services (room service, laundry etc.). Pousadas are even more widespread than hotels. In wilderness areas like the [[Pantanal]], travelers usually stay in '''fazendas''', which are ranches with guest facilities. In small towns of Minas Gerais people are fond of '''hotéis-fazenda''' (farm hotels) where you can swim, ride, walk, play football, and camp as well as sleep in picturesque barracks. Also there is great fun in going on a '''boat hotel''' which will take you to inaccessible places on the rivers and lakes for great fishing trips or for simply relaxing and watching and photographing the wildlife which is very abundant in the Pantanal. The boats are large, safe, and comfortable with air-conditioned rooms (very necessary). Several small aluminum boats with outboard motor, carried by the boat hotel, driven by experienced fisher/guide will take 2 or 3 tourists to the best "points". '''Youth [[hostels]]''' (''albergues da juventude'') are becoming increasingly common. Many ho(s)tels give discounts if you do not use the monopolistic reservation website in the middle, especially in Rio. So, checkout their website directly or drop them a message. ===Motels vs hotels=== A quick word of caution; in Brazil a "motel" is not the same as what one normally finds in the United States. The term motel in Latin America usually refers to a place of accommodation where the rooms are rented on a short term basis, typically for romantic assignations. Hotels, by contrast, are places of accommodation for travelers and are typically family friendly. Many hotels will not permit persons who are not registered as guests to go beyond the reception area. This is for the safety of both the guests and hotel staff and also to protect the hotel's reputation in what is still a culturally conservative and Catholic country. So visitors looking for a place to enjoy the physical company of another, will often use motels. Also privacy is something of a premium in Brazil, with children often living at home until they are married. For this and other practical reasons, couples, even married couples desiring a little intimacy, sometimes rent a room at a motel. These motels are common in Brazil and do not carry the social stigma that used to be associated with so called "no tell motels" in the United States or Canada. The quality and price of motel accommodations varies, sometimes drastically, with most being clean and well kept. Rooms are engaged anonymously with the tariff and any associated charges usually being paid on a cash only basis. ==Learn== The quality of Brazilian universities varies greatly depending on the region. In Brazil, there are hundreds of universities, and public universities are usually the most renowned in the country and the ones that produce the most scientific research than private universities. Some of the most important public universities are '''University of São Paulo (USP)''', '''Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)''', '''University of Brasilia (UnB)''', '''Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)''' and '''Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)'''. In addition, there are also some important private universities, such as '''Mackenzie Presbyterian University''' and the '''Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUCSP)''', the '''Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)''', the '''Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR)''' and the '''Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)'''. Public universities have a standard entrance exam, called the '''ENEM''' (''Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio'', National High School Exam), although some of them also have their own entrance exam. All of these universities have excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and are internationally recognised, with various exchange programmes with various universities in many countries around the world. In order to register at a Brazilian university as an exchange student, you must obtain a '''student visa''' at the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in your home country. After you have arrived in Brazil with a valid student visa, then you must register in the '''Departamento da Polícia Federal''' (''Federal Police Department'') within 30 days of your arrival and obtain the '''RNE''' (''Registro Nacional do Estrangeiro''), which is the national ID card for overseas citizens. This is also where you can '''renew your visa''' with the Brazilian authorities. Portuguese courses for foreigners are not widespread outside the big cities. A good alternative is to befriend language students and exchange lessons. If you come to Brazil with some initial notions of Portuguese, you will see that people will treat you much better and you will get by much easier. Language schools in [[Curitiba#Learn|Curitiba]], [[Salvador#Learn|Salvador]], [[São Paulo#Learn|São Paulo]], [[Rio de Janeiro#Learn|Rio de Janeiro]], [[Belo Horizonte#Learn|Belo Horizonte]], and [[Porto Alegre#Learn|Porto Alegre]] have Portuguese courses from 2 weeks up. ==Work== If you can get a job, working in Brazil is easy, mostly because there is much informality. In theory, you must have a work permit (''Autorização de Trabalho'') from the Ministry of Labor before you can get a job. However, in order to obtain it, you must be sponsored by an employer before entering the country. The company must want a foreigner bad enough to pay the government upwards of R$2000 to sponsor you, knowing also that they are required by law to simultaneously hire and train a replacement for you. Because of this, finding a legal job can be a pretty daunting bureaucratic task, even in Brazil's growing job market of today. If you are a native English speaker, you may be able to find an English-teaching part-time job, but don't expect that to save your holidays. Although working in the informal market can seem hassle-free at first, there are risks as well. The pay will be under-the-table without contract, so it will be difficult for you to claim your labor rights later. In the bigger cities, there is also the danger of being turned in to the authorities by a rival school, which may see you to a plane home earlier than you had planned. There is also a growing demand for Spanish language classes, so native Spanish speakers should have no trouble finding work, especially in the major cities. In both cases, it's always much more lucrative to find work privately rather than through schools. This can be done easily, for example by putting an ad in the classifieds section of the newspapers Folha de S. Paulo and Estado de S. Paulo (in São Paulo), O Globo (in Rio de Janeiro) and Zero Hora (in Porto Alegre) or in the Veja national weekly news magazine (you have to pay for it) or by putting up signs on the notice boards at universities like USP (free of charge). Refer to the [http://www.mte.gov.br/trab_estrang_ing/default.asp Ministry of Labour website] for more detailed information. ===Volunteering=== Working as a volunteer, learning Spanish and seeing the country on a shoestring is popular with many travellers in South America. Mostly people with lot of time opt for this kind of travelling, getting to know the country and its people. Volunteering can be done as part of a large organisation, or for local families. When working with or for local families, they often provide you with food and accommodation for about 3-5 hr work per day. Such engagements can be found with any of the following websites, which differ by length and type of stay: [https://www.workaway.info/ Workaway], [https://www.helpx.net HelpX], [http://wwoof.net/ Wwoof], and [https://www.worldpackers.com/ Worldpackers]. The website generally demand a small commission or a yearly fee. Use the rating system of these websites to determine good and reliable hosts. And beware, many locals just use those websites to find cheap labour, offering a terrible experience, sometimes no food or no decent accommodation. Avoid such offers, which are just badly managed businesses, and opt for placements that really depend on volunteers (like green farming, education, NGOs, etc.). In general, avoid paying for volunteering. You can also contact a bunch of international NGOs and let them know you are interested in working for them. Sometimes you can also get a paid job after doing some volunteer work. Just be clear that you are able to stay a fixed amount of time for unpaid work, and that you would need some money to continue your work. ==Stay healthy== When visiting the Midwestern states of Brazil, the relative humidity can be below 30% during the dry season from June to September. It is important to drink plenty of water to avoid the unpleasant effects of dehydration. [[Street food|Food from street and beach vendors]] has a bad hygienic reputation in Brazil. The later in the day, the worse it gets. Bottled and canned drinks are safe, although some people will insist on using a straw to avoid contact with the exterior of the container. Bear in mind the heat and humidity when storing perishable foods. '''[[Tap water]]''' varies from place to place, (from contaminated, saline or soaked with chlorine to plain drinkable) and Brazilians themselves usually prefer to have it filtered. In airports, bus stations, as well as many of the cheaper hotels and malls, it is common to find drinking fountains (''bebedouro''), although not always safe. In hostel kitchens, look for the tap with the cylindrical filter attached. In more expensive hotels, there is often no publicly accessible fountain, and bedrooms contain minibars, selling you mineral water at extremely inflated prices &mdash; buying bottled water from the store is always the best alternative. [[File:Amazon CIAT (4).jpg|thumb|View of the Amazon rainforest]] Vaccination against '''[[yellow fever]]''' and taking '''[[malaria|anti-malaria]]''' medication may be necessary if you are travelling to Midwestern state of Mato Grosso or northern (Amazon) regions. If you're arriving from Peru, Colombia or Bolivia, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required before you enter Brazil. Some countries, such as [[Australia]] and [[South Africa]], will require evidence of yellow fever vaccination before allowing you enter the country if you have been in any part of Brazil within the previous week. Check the requirements of any country you will travel to from Brazil. In coastal Brazil there's also a risk for [[dengue fever]], and the [[Zika virus]] outbreak in Latin America hit Brazil hard with more than 60,000 confirmed cases in 2015 and 2016. Public hospitals tend to be crowded and terrible, but they attend any kind of person, including foreigners. Most cities of at least 60,000 inhabitants have good private health care. Dentists abound and are way cheaper than North America and Western Europe. In general, the quality of their work is consistent, but ask a local for advice and a recommendation. As described above, the emergency number is '''190''' or '''192''', but you must speak Portuguese. Beware that air conditioning in airports, intercity buses etc. is often quite strong. Carry a long-sleeved garment for air-conditioned places. Although Brazil is widely known as a country where sex is freely available, it is sometimes misunderstood regarding HIV. Brazil has one of the best HIV prevention programs and consequently, a very low infection rate compared with most countries. Condoms are highly encouraged by governmental campaigns during Carnaval, and distributed for free by local public medical departments. ==Stay safe== {{warningbox|Traveling to the border area with [[Venezuela]] and [[Colombia]] (with the exception of the Brazilian city of [[Tabatinga]] at the Colombian border) is not safe due to threats of violence and kidnapping by drug traffickers and armed groups. A high degree of caution is also recommended when traveling to [[Rio de Janeiro]] due to the high levels of crime.|lastedit=2022-04-27|australia=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/brazil |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/brazil |ie=https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/brazil/ |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil |us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/brazil-travel-advisory.html |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/brazil }}{{quote|''O Brasil não é para principiantes.''<br/>"Brazil's not for beginners."|author=Tom Jobim, Brazilian musician}} By law, everyone must carry a photo ID at all times. For a foreigner, this means your passport. However, the police will mostly be pragmatic and accept a plastified color photocopy. Not carrying a photo ID can lead to problems and delays if stopped by police or in case of a medical emergency. === Crime === [[File:Cidadedeus 1.jpg|thumb|''Cidade de Deus'' favela in Rio, where the eponymous movie was set]] Brazil is one of the most criminalised countries in the world; therefore, the crime rate is '''high'''. Even though the homicide rate fell by more than 10% in 2018, the country still has one of the highest rates in the world. Pick-pocketing and theft are rampant, but perhaps what is more scary to visitors - and also depressingly common - are ''robberies at gunpoint'', which target both locals and tourists. There are cases of armed criminals attacking hotels (from guesthouses to luxurious resorts) and even package tour buses, and armed robberies in crowded areas at plain daylight. Most visitors to Brazil have trips without any incidents, and a few precautions can drastically reduce the likelihood of being victim of crime. Even with those precautions, though, the chance of a bad incident may still not be negligible. Check the individual city/area articles for advice on specific cities or places. Generally speaking, with exception of a few prosperous countryside areas and smaller towns (mostly in the southern part of the country), most areas in Brazil aren't extremely safe, so it is advisable to avoid showing off expensive possessions in public areas, to avoid deserted streets during the night, and especially, to avoid poor, run-down towns or neighbourhoods. There are cases of Brazilians or tourists '''being shot down without warning''' when entering certain neighbourhoods, either in a car or on foot. If you want to visit a ''favela'' (slum neighbourhood) or indigenous village, use a licensed, reputable tour service. Intercity buses are generally safe, but in large cities, intercity bus terminals are often located in run-down, unsafe areas of the city, so it is prudent to take a taxi to and from the terminal rather than walk to or from it. In touristy places, tourists are often seen as "preferred prey" for criminals, so it is better to avoid looking like a tourist. For example, avoid being seen carrying a large camera or guidebook (leave them in a backpack and use them discreetly only when necessary), or dressing in a way dramatically different from the locals. It is perfectly fine to sometimes stop locals to ask questions, but avoid looking clueless and vulnerable when in public. '''Emergencies related to crime can be reported to toll-free number 190.''' Brazil has five police forces, one for each different purpose. Each state has a Military Police (''Polícia Militar'', often abbreviated as PME*, where * is the abbreviation of the state. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, ''Brigada Militar,'' abbreviated as BMRS), which is responsible for ostensive policing, and a Civil Police (''Polícia Civil'', often abbreviated as PCE*, where * is the abbreviation of the state.), which deals with investigations. In state and federal highways, road patrol is handled by the State Highway Police (''Polícia Rodoviária Estadual'') and the Federal Highway Police (''Polícia Rodoviária Federal''). Border control, security of ports and airports, and interstate crimes are handled by the Federal Police (''Polícia Federal''). Many municipalities in Brazil also have a Municipal Guard (''Guarda Municipal''), which is responsible for the security of public parks, city government buildings and city public schools. === Road safety === Murder is probably the top fear of visitors to Brazil, but traffic-related deaths are actually nearly as common as murders - in fact, the chance of a road fatality in Brazil is comparable to countries with poor road safety reputation, like [[Malaysia]] or [[Vietnam]]. This may come as a surprise as the traffic in Brazil, especially in large cities, appears to be relatively well-organised compared to these countries. However, this apparent sense of safety is where the danger lurks - Brazil has a large share of irresponsible drivers, who defy speed limits, drive under the influence of alcohol, and sometimes ignore traffic lights. Therefore, always keep your eyes open when crossing the road, even when the pedestrian light is green and the cars have stopped - you never know when a motorbike will pop up from between two cars. In certain parts of the country, especially in the northern part, roads tend to be poor-maintained, and enforcement of traffic regulations tend to be lax. Although sometimes unavoidable, it is worthwhile to re-consider taking very long road trips inside the country when there is the option of taking a plane instead. === Natural hazards === As Brazil is a very large country and has a wide geographical and climatic diversity, parts of the country can be affected by natural disasters. ==== Floods and landslides ==== In the Amazon, the rainy season occurs between December and May, bringing torrential rains and frequent flooding in these regions, which can make the highways (which are not paved) a real quagmire impossible to transit. However, it can still be a good time to visit some of the well-populated and tourist-oriented areas and, except in unusually strong floods, you can still see the strong waterfalls, igapós and other attractions in the forest that can make an interesting moment to visit. Floods in the semi-arid ''Sertão'', in the inland of the Northeast region, are rare, so you would be unlucky to find them. However, if you are planning to visit a city in the ''Sertão'' and the area is flooded, you should reconsider. The terrain is flat, so the water can take weeks to drain, leaving the land swampy. The rainiest period in the Central West is generally around the summer months, from early October to April. Some cities can have points of flooding. On the northeastern coast and in the Southeast region of the country, including Salvador, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, the rainiest period is summer months. Torrential rains in the region can cause floods and catastrophic landslides, including in tourist areas. In São Paulo, as the city is cut by the rivers Tietê and Pinheiros and the soil is impermeable, making the water slow to drain. In mountainous areas in the southeast of the country, landslides can disrupt roads and cause damage. ==== Earthquakes ==== As Brazil is located in the center of the South American plate, Brazil does not usually have earthquakes of great intensity and many of them are imperceptible by the population (below 3.0 degrees on the Richter scale). ==== Hurricanes ==== Brazil is a difficult country for hurricanes reach, as wind shear is rare in countries close to the Equator and the temperature of the ocean reaches just 26º C on the northeast coast. The only tropical storm that has ever occurred in Brazil was Hurricane Catarina, in 2004, which hit the coast of the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Even so, cases like this are very rare in Brazil. ==== Tornadoes ==== The Brazilian states of [[Rio Grande do Sul]], [[Santa Catarina]], the center and south of the state of [[Paraná]] and the south of the state of [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] are part of the '''South America Tornado Corridor''', the second most tornado-prone area in the world (behind the United States Tornado Alley). Monitor local media notices and if you see that the sky is dark, the light take on a greenish-yellow cast or a loud sound that sounds like a freight train, this could be an indication of a tornado. Find shelter immediately. Refer to the [[tornado safety]] article for analysis of the issues here. ==== Wildfires ==== Low humidity during the dry season in the [[Pantanal]], in the Brazilian [[Central West (Brazil)|Central West]] (including the states of [[Mato Grosso]], [[Mato Grosso do Sul]], [[Goiás]] and in [[Brasilia|Brasília]]) between May and October can lead to forest fires. If you have breathing problems and are visiting these areas, it is recommended to monitor information from the local media and avoid the areas of fires. === Demonstrations === Demonstrations and political protests are common in Brazil and are best avoided by tourists, as these demonstrations can sometimes become violent and end in clashes with the Military Police, especially when approaching city, state or federal government buildings. The majority of popular demonstrations usually take place in the capitals such as São Paulo (in places like Largo da Batata, Avenida Paulista and Praça da Sé), Rio de Janeiro (Cinelândia and Copacabana Beach), Brasília (Eixo Monumental and Esplanada dos Ministérios) or Porto Alegre (Esquina Democrática and the Historic District). == Cope == === Newspapers === The main Brazilian newspapers are ''[https://www.folha.uol.com.br/ Folha de S. Paulo]'', ''[https://www.estadao.com.br/ Estado de S. Paulo]'' (both published in São Paulo) and ''[https://oglobo.globo.com/ O Globo]'' (published in Rio de Janeiro). Other major newspapers include ''[https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/ Correio Braziliense]'', ''[https://www.em.com.br/ Estado de Minas]'' and ''[https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/ Zero Hora]''. ''[https://veja.abril.com.br/ Veja], [https://istoe.com.br/ IstoÉ]'' and ''[https://www.cartacapital.com.br/ CartaCapital]'' is the main Brazilian national weekly news magazines. [https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en Agência Brasil] maintains a website with news in English language. The newspaper Folha de S. Paulo also has an [https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/ English-language news website]. [https://riotimesonline.com/ The Rio Times] is a Brazilian online newspaper in English. ===Electricity=== [[File:Brazilian socket types.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Legacy Brazilian Power Outlet]] [[File:Tomada Brasileira - IEC 60906-1 20A, 250V.JPG|thumb|right|180px|IEC 60906-1 Brazilian Power Outlet]] {{seealso|Electrical systems}} Brazil is one of a few countries that uses both 110 and 220 volts for everyday appliances. Expect the voltage to change back and forth as you travel from one place to the next—even within the same Brazilian state, sometimes even within the same building. There is no physical difference in the electric outlets (power mains) for the two voltages. Electric outlets usually accept both flat (North American), and round (European) plugs. Otherwise adaptors from flat blades to round pins are easy to find in any supermarket or hardware shop. Some outlets are too narrow for the German "Schuko" plugs. One makeshift solution is to buy a cheap T-connection and just force your "Schuko" in, -the T will break, but it will work. Very few outlets have a grounding point, and some might not accept newer North American polarized plugs, where one pin is slightly larger. Again, use the cheap T. Near the border with [[Argentina]], you might occasionally find outlets for the Australia/New Zealand-type plug. If crossing the border, you'll probably need this adapter as well. In 2009/2010, the '''IEC 60906-1''' was introduced to Brazil and some newer buildings already have it. It is backwards compatible with the Europlug, but it has a receded socket. Again, T-plugs can be used as adapters for other common formats. Frequency is 60&nbsp;Hz, which may disturb 50&nbsp;Hz electric clocks. Blackouts are becoming less frequent, but you always run a risk at peak of high season in small tourist towns and during particularly strong storms, even in big cities. ==Respect== Generally speaking, Brazilians are passionate, curious, welcoming conversationalists. === Communication style === Brazilians tend to be '''very open''' and its common for them to talk freely about their problems and subjects that would normally be seen as shockingly private in other parts of the world. '''Brazilians love to engage in small talk'''. Whether you're waiting in line, walking around the airport, and the like, it's common for Brazilians to engage in conversations with others. In some parts of the world, this would be seen as intrusive behaviour, but you should not be fazed by this at all; this is how Brazilians get to know the people around them! Sure, Brazilians are known for being sociable and talkative, but you should make every effort to be diplomatic with your words as Brazilians can be offended by being beckoned directly. Just because they seem confident does not mean that they are not immune to offense. === Punctuality === Brazilians are not known for being punctual, which can be very surprising to visitors from countries where punctuality is highly valued. You should expect your Brazilian contacts to arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes late for any appointment. This is considered normal in Brazil and does not mean a lack of respect for the relationship. However, this does not apply to work or business meetings. If you are invited to a dinner or party, e.g. 19:00, that does not mean that you must be present at 19:00, but that you must not arrive before 19:00. You will be received at some minutes later. However, not all scheduled activities are tolerant with delays in Brazil. For example, at concerts or plays, the venue's doors close at the scheduled time. Long-distance buses also depart on the scheduled time. Short-distance public transport, such as city buses and subway, is not even concerned with the estimated time of arrival; they arrive when they arrive! Keep these elements in mind when calculating how long things will take. Delays in the subway or city buses are not uncommon, especially in the capitals (such as São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro). However, long distance bus departures almost always leave on time (even if they arrive late), so don't count on lack of punctuality to save money when you arrive late at the bus terminals. Brazilian airports are also known for their punctuality: flights always take off at the scheduled time. === Sensitive issues === * '''Racism''' is a very serious offence in Brazil. Most Brazilians frown upon racism (at least in public), and even if you are only joking or you think you know your company, it is still wise to refrain from anything that can be perceived as racism. According to the Brazilian Constitution, racism is a crime for which bail is not available, and must be met with 6 months to 8 years of imprisonment. This is taken very seriously. However, the law only seems to apply to overt, unquestionably racist statements and actions. Therefore, be respectful when discussing racial relations in Brazil; do not assume you understand Brazil's history of racial inequality and slavery better than a Brazilian person of colour. * '''Brazilians are not Hispanic'''. Also, remember that Portuguese is '''not''' a variant of Spanish. * '''Discussing politics is not a social taboo''' in Brazil. Brazilians, in general, are quite passionate about their country, and you will be exposed to a breadth of viewpoints and perspectives, both publicly and privately. It's quite common to hear Brazilians expressing feelings of frustration with their government. As a guest, you should do the following — just listen, ask questions when necessary, and learn something new. * Discussing someone's personal convictions is a no-go area until you're better acquainted with someone. * Be careful when discussing the '''Brazilian military government''', which ruled the country from 1964 to 1985. In some circles, people feel that there was more stability under their rule. * '''Avoid being overly enthusiastic about [[Argentina]]'''. Brazil and Argentina are considered "rivals". === LGBT tourism === Brazil is open to LGBT tourists. Homosexual marriage was legalized in 2013, São Paulo boasts the largest LGBT Pride Parade in the world, and most major cities will have gay scenes. However, homophobia is still widespread in Brazilian society, and Brazil is not the sexual heaven that many foreigners imagine. Couples who somehow do not conform to traditional heterosexual expectations should expect some verbal harassment and stares if displaying public affection in the streets, although several neighborhoods of many of the major cities are very welcoming of the LGBT population, and bars and clubs especially oriented for the LGBT public are common. In general, small towns or rural areas tend to be conservative and many people (especially older ones) may be shocked by public displays of homosexual affection. === Religion === '''[[Christianity]]''' is the largest religion in Brazil, with most Brazilians being followers of the Roman Catholic Church. Protestantism is the second largest denomination. Brazilians follow a wide range of religious faiths. For instance, there are followers of '''[[Buddhism]]''' (brought over by Asian immigrants), '''[[Judaism]]''' (120,000 followers), '''[[Islam]]''' (brought over by Arab immigrants), and to name a few. Brazil is said to be home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world, and has the second largest Jewish community in [[South America]]. In Brazil, Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Umbanda and Candomblé, have many followers, syncretizing African deities (''orixás'') with Catholic saints. Spiritism is the third most followed religion in Brazil and the country has the largest number of Spiritists in the world. Religious freedom is guaranteed by the Brazilian constitution and the country is a rare example of religious tolerance. Under current Brazilian laws, religious intolerance — which also encompasses writing hateful comments about religion on social media — is a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison, a hefty fine, or both. In 2015, a Brazilian TV network was heavily fined after one of their hosts made some negative remarks about atheists. In some places, [[Sao Paulo]] being one of them, engaging in religious intolerance is punishable by fines up to '''82,000 BRL ($17,000)'''. Anything hinting at proselytisation is frowned upon in general and will not be appreciated. When visiting sites of religious importance, you should always dress respectfully. ===Social etiquette=== [[File:Cristo Redentor 17.JPG|thumb|Cristo Redentor statue in Rio]] * Cheek-kissing is very common in Brazil, among women and between women and men. When two women, or opposite sexes first meet, it is not uncommon to kiss. Two men ''will'' shake hands. A man kissing another man's cheek is extremely bizarre by Brazilian standards (unless in family relationships, special Italian descendants, and very close friends). Kissing is suitable for informal occasions, used to introduce yourself or being acquainted, especially to young people. Hand shaking is more appropriate for formal occasions or between women and men when no form of intimacy is intended. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss will be considered odd, but never rude. However, to clearly refuse a kiss is a sign of disdain. :When people first meet, they will kiss once ([[São Paulo]]), twice ([[Rio de Janeiro]]) or three times ([[Florianópolis]] and [[Belo Horizonte]], for instance), depending on where you are, alternating right and left cheeks. Observe that while doing this, you should not kiss on the cheeks (like in Russia) but actually only touch cheeks and make a kissing sound while kissing the air, placing your lips on a strangers cheek is a clear sign of sexual interest. Failing to realise these rules likely won't be seen as rude, especially if it is known that you are a foreigner. * Many Brazilians can dance and Brazilians are usually at ease with their own bodies. While talking, they may stand closer to each other than North Americans or Northern Europeans do, and also tend to touch each other more, e.g. on the shoulder or arm, hugs etc. This is not necessarily flirtatious in nature. * Brazilians love to drink, and going to pubs and bars is definitely part of social life - sometimes even for those who don't drink alcohol. However, alcoholic beverages aren't allowed in certain places such football stadiums, and laws concerning driving under the influence of alcohol have become increasingly more strict and more rigorously enforced. * Brazilians do not normally take their shoes off as soon as they get home, neither expect their visitors to do so. Hence, only take off your shoes when you visit someone's house if your hosts ask so or you see them do so. === Table etiquette === * Except for highly formal situations, Brazilians don't normally mind their tones when eating and chatting. Restaurants tend to be relatively noisy and cheerful environments, especially when there are tables with large groups of people. * Most meals will be eaten with forks/spoons and knives, but there are some things that you can eat with your hands. If you are unsure whether you should use the knife to cut something shorter or just grab it with your hands, observe how people behave around you and imitate them - or simply ask. * Burping is considered impolite, unless you are among very close friends or relatives. Brazilians usually place the knife and the fork in a parallel manner on the plate to signalize they are finished. * If you order a beer or a soda and it comes with a cup, waiters may fill it for you from time to time as they see it becoming empty. They will normally collect empty bottles and cans without asking you first. ==Connect== ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth 6 Curitiba Brasil.jpg|thumb|Payphones in [[Curitiba]]]] Brazil has international telephone code 55 and two-digit area codes, and phone numbers are eight or nine digits long. Some areas used seven digits until 2006, meaning you might still find some old phone numbers which won't work unless you add another digit. (Mostly, try adding 2 or 3 at the beginning, or if it's an eight-digit number starting with 6 to 9 try adding a 9 at the beginning). Eight-digit numbers beginning with digits 2 to 5 are land lines, while eight-digit or nine-digit numbers beginning with digits 6 to 9 are mobile phones. All cities use the following emergency numbers: * 190 - Police * 192 - SAMU ''(Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência,'' Paramedics'')'' * 193 - Firefighters However, if you dial 911 while in Brazil, you will be redirected to the police. To dial to another area code or to another country, you must choose a carrier using a two-digit carrier code. Which carriers are available depends on the area you are dialing from and on the area you are dialing to. Carrier 21 (Embratel) is available in all areas. The international phone number format for calls from other countries to Brazil is +55-(area code)-(phone number) In Brazil: * To dial to another area code: 0-(carrier code)-(area code)-(phone number) * To dial to another country: 00-(carrier code)-(country code)-(area code)-(phone number) * Local collect call: 90-90-(phone number) * Collect call to another area code: 90-(carrier code)-(area code)-(phone number) * International Collect Call: 000111 or through Embratel at 0800-703-2111 Public payphones use disposable prepaid cards, which come with 20, 40, 60 or 75 credits. The discount for buying cards with larger denominations is marginal. Phone booths are nearly everywhere, and all cards can be used in all booths, regardless of the owner phone company. Cards can be bought from many small shops, and almost all news agents sell them. The ''Farmácia Pague Menos'' sells them at official (phone company) price, somewhat cheaper. Calls to cell phones (even local) will use up your credits ''very'' quickly (nearly as expensive as international calls). Calling the USA costs about one real per minute. It's possible to find all international and Brazilian phone codes on [http://www.codigosddd.com.br DDI and DDD phone codes]. ====Mobile networks==== When traveling to Brazil, even though it may seem best to carry your cell phone along, you should not dismiss the benefits of the calling cards to call the ones back home. Get yourself a Brazil calling card when packing for your trip. Brazil has 4 national mobile operators: Vivo (Telefónica Group), Claro (Telmex/América Móvil Group), OI and TIM (Telecom Italia Group), all of them running GSM, HSDPA/HSPA+ and LTE networks. There are also smaller operators, like Nextel (NII/Sprint Group) (with iDEN Push-To-Talk and HSPA+), CTBC-ALGAR (GSM and HSDPA in Triangulo Mineiro Region (Minas Gerais)), and Sercomtel (GSM and HSDPA in Paraná). Pay-as-you-go ('''pré-pago''') SIM cards for GSM phones are widely available in places like newsstands, drugstores, supermarkets, retail shops, etc. Vivo uses 850/1800/1900&nbsp;MHz frequencies, while other operators uses 900/1800&nbsp;MHz (and some specific cases, 1900Mhz) frequencies. 3G/HSDPA coverage is available mostly on big cities on the southeast states and capitals. Some states use 850&nbsp;MHz but others use 2100&nbsp;MHz for 3G/HSDPA. For LTE, all states and operators use the European 2600Mhz (B7) frequency (700Mhz B28 is being tested) If you need to unlock a phone from a specific operator, this can be done for a charge in any phone shop. If you prefer, you can use international roaming in any operator (respecting the roaming agreements). In this case, if you want to call to Brazil, you must call the number directly, as stated above, or using the standardized way, as +<countrycode><areacode><number> to call abroad. All major carriers (Vivo, Claro, TIM and Oi) can send and receive text messages (SMS) as well as phone calls to/from abroad. Some operators (as Vivo, Claro, and TIM), can send and receive international text messages. === Television === Brazil uses a hybrid video system called '''PAL-M'''. It is not at all compatible with the PAL system of Europe and Australia. Nowadays, most new TV sets are compatible with the NTSC system used in the United States and Canada. Until 2023, Brazil will bring digital broadcasting with the Japanese ISDB standard. Digital terrestrial television is available in almost 90% of Brazil. In addition to the 6 major Brazilian television networks (Globo, RecordTV, SBT, Band, RedeTV and Cultura), many cities in the country have pay TV via cable or satellite. Digital video appliances such as DVD players are also compatible with NTSC (all digital colour is the same worldwide), but make sure the DVD region codes, if any, match your home country (Brazil is part of Region 4). Also, the term "DVD" in Brazil is both an abbreviation for the disc and for its player, so be specific to avoid confusion. ===Internet=== Hotels, airports and shopping malls often offer free WiFi hotspots for your laptop computer or smartphone. In addition, Brazil seems to be a country with overly many open WiFi hotspots, only requiring login via Facebook for instance. For general tips on internet while travelling, see our travel topic: [[Internet access]]. ===Postal services=== The Brazilian [http://www.correios.com.br ''Correio''] is fairly reliable and post offices are everywhere. However, if you ask how much it costs to send a letter, postcard or package they will automatically give you the "priority" price (''prioritário'') instead of the normal one (''Econômico''). You might think that the priority one will make it go faster, but it isn't always true; sometimes it takes as long as the normal fare, so be sure to ask for the "econômico" price of anything you wish to dispatch. ==Go next== Crossing the land border is possible to [[Uruguay]], [[Argentina]], [[Colombia]], [[French Guyana]], [[Paraguay]], [[Bolivia]], [[Peru]], [[Guyana]] and [[Venezuela]]. There is no road to Suriname. *'''Argentina''' and '''Paraguay''': Directly at the border crossing to both countries is the Brazilian airport of [[Foz do Iguaçu]]. The airport has flights from several Brazilian destinations. * '''Bolivia''': The bigger Brazilian airports nearby are in [[Campo Grande]], [[Cuiabá]] and [[Porto Velho]]. Directly at a border crossing is the airport of [[Corumba]] with flights for example from São Paulo. * '''Uruguay''': Fly to nearby [[Pelotas]] or [[Porto Alegre]]. * '''Colombia''' and '''Peru''': Take a flight or a [[Voyaging along the Amazon River|boat on the Amazon]] to [[Tabatinga]]. To the Peruvian border you could also fly to [[Rio Branco]] or [[Porto Velho]]. * '''French Guyana''': Take a flight to [[Macapa]] or [[Belém]]. * '''Guyana''' and Venezuela: Fly to [[Boa Vista]] or [[Manaus]]. {{outlinecountry}} {{isPartOf|South America}} {{geo|-14|-53|zoom=5}} ci1cgzjxavq90iu2reikjt8bkbftx5n 0 4718 4491822 4488497 2022-07-28T14:05:37Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Brighton, England banner.jpg|caption=Brighton Pier stretches half a kilometre into the sea.|pgname=Brighton|disambig=yes}} [[File:Brighton Seafront 2.jpg|thumb|300px|Brighton Seafront]] '''[http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk Brighton]''' is a famous seaside resort and charming city in [[East Sussex]] in southeastern [[England]], {{km|76}} south of [[London]]. In 2000, the neighbouring communities of Brighton and Hove joined to form the '''City of Brighton and Hove'''. Brighton is known for its grand Regency architecture, several landmarks in an oriental-inspired architectural style including the Grade-I Listed Pavilion, and for its large [[LGBT travel|LGBT community]]. ==Understand== Brighton was a sleepy little fishing village, then known as '''Brighthelmstone''', until Dr Richard Russell of [[Lewes]] began to prescribe the use of seawater for his patients. He advocated the drinking of seawater and sea-bathing in 1750. In 1753 he erected a large house near the beach for himself and for his patients. A further factor in Brighton's growth came in the early 19th century when the Prince of Wales built the Royal Pavilion, an extravagant Regency building designed by John Nash. But it was only with the development of the railways, around 1840, that Brighton truly started to boom. {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =8 | febhigh =8 | marhigh =9 | aprhigh =12 | mayhigh =16 | junhigh =18 | julhigh =20 | aughigh =21 | sephigh =18 | octhigh =15 | novhigh =11 | dechigh =9 | janlow =3 | feblow =3 | marlow =4 | aprlow =6 | maylow =9 | junlow =12 | jullow =14 | auglow =14 | seplow =12 | octlow =9 | novlow =6 | declow =4 | janprecip =88 | febprecip =60 | marprecip =51 | aprprecip =58 | mayprecip =56 | junprecip =50 | julprecip =54 | augprecip =62 | sepprecip =67 | octprecip =105 | novprecip =103 | decprecip =97 | janh2o =9.2 | febh2o =8.7 | marh2o =8.2 | aprh2o =9.6 | mayh2o =11.4 | junh2o=13.6 | julh2o=15.4 | augh2o=16.9 | seph2o=17.3 | octh2o=16.3 | novh2o=14.7 | dech2o=12 | description = Source: [[w:Brighton#Climate|Wikipedia]]. Visit [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcpchgv78 the Met Office] for a five day forecast. }} The city is close to London, and is increasingly popular with media and music types who don't want to live in the capital. It is sometimes called "London-by-the-Sea" for this reason. Brighton is typically referred to as the gay capital of Britain. There is a significant gay district in Kemp Town which adds to the Bohemian atmosphere of the city. Whilst a day trip to Brighton, or even a long weekend, will offer activities and culture for the visitor all year round, it is in the springtime that the city really starts coming to life, and May sees the return of two of the most popular festivals, Brighton Festival and Festival Fringe (see the [[#Events|events section]]). In the summer Brighton truly flourishes, with residents and visitors enjoying lazy days and beautiful sunsets on what is perhaps the city's greatest asset, the more than 5-mile stretch of shingle beach, facing south onto the English Channel. For those with working visas, Brighton is a good spot for seasonal and temporary work, due in part to its status as a student town and in part to it being on the sea. ==Get in== ===By train=== [[File:Brighton-beach.jpg|thumb|300px|View west along Brighton beach]] ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' Trains to Brighton run from [[London Victoria|Victoria]] and [[London/South_Bank|London Bridge]] stations in London, taking about an hour (faster for the Brighton Express services from Victoria, although expect to add another 20 minutes if travelling during peak commuting times). Trains also run along the coast from [[Hastings (England)|Hastings]] and [[Lewes]] in the east, and [[Portsmouth]], [[Southampton]] and [[Chichester]] in the west. Brighton is on a direct line to [[London Gatwick|Gatwick]] and [[London#London Luton|Luton]] airports (Gatwick is much closer, being to the south of London). Brighton has 2 stations: * {{go | name=Brighton railway station | alt=Brighton Terminus | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/BTN.aspx | email= | address=Queens Rd, BN1 3XP | lat=50.828956 | long=-0.141101 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q800573 | content= }} * {{go | name=London Road (Brighton) railway station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/LRB.aspx | email= | address=Shaftesbury Pl, BN1 4QS | lat=50.8367 | long=-0.136389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1820227 | content= }} All trains stopping in Brighton stop at Brighton Terminus, on Junction Road. Local trains to [[Newhaven]] via [[Lewes]] also stop at London Road station, on Shaftesbury Place, just off Ditchling Rise. This station is only really useful for the northeastern part of Brighton, and isn't too far from the main Brighton station. When travelling to Brighton, it would be easier to just plan to go to the main Brighton station, as it is also closer to the town centre. Trains to Brighton are operated by '''[http://www.southernrailway.com/ Southern]''' and '''[http://www.thameslinkrailway.com/ Thameslink]'''. Southern operates trains to [[Eastbourne]], [[Hastings (England)|Hastings]], [[Ashford (England)|Ashford]], [[Newhaven]], [[Portsmouth]], [[Southampton]] and London Victoria; while Thameslink operates trains to [[Bedford]], [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]], [[London St Pancras]], [[Luton]] and [[London Blackfriars]]. Trains are crowded on Saturdays when Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are playing at home: the surge is towards Brighton around lunchtime, and towards London late afternoon. ===By car=== Brighton is a congested city, and not easy to drive or park in at peak times. The principal route from London and Gatwick Airport to the north is the A23, which turns into the M23 just after [[Crawley]]. The A27 runs along the south coast from [[Portsmouth]] in the west to Pevensey (near Eastbourne) in the east, and is a dual-carriageway for much of its length west of Brighton but is primarily a congested normal carriageway to the east of Brighton, the A27 turns into the M27 after Portsmouth and continues on into the New Forest National Park. There are several car parks in central Brighton - expect to pay about £1.50 per hour, even on Sundays, although they can get quite full at times, so don't count on finding somewhere to park. The [http://parking.ethosvo.org/datasets/brighton/ Ethos Parking] website shows where available parking spaces are in some car parks with entry barriers around the city on a map. However, it doesn't show all car parks. For a day at the beach, parking is available, though very limited, on the two roads parallel to the beach between the main pier and the marina, Madeira Drive and Marine Parade. As with many popular seaside resorts in England, the earlier you arrive on a warm, sunny day, the better your chances of getting yourself a space! Charges vary between seasons and the location premium, but generally in the height of summer expect to pay £15-20 per day closer to the pier, and £5-7 per day further east. As an alternative to driving to the city centre, parking (charges apply) is available at [[Worthing]], Hassocks or Lewes rail stations, both about 20 minutes by train from the city centre. Another alternative is to use the city's [http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and-travel/travel-transport-and-road-safety/park-ride-0 Park and Ride service], where you park at a free car park about a 45-minute walk away from the main train station, then get a bus to the city centre. There are particular days of the year when it is '''very much''' inadvisable to drive into Brighton: * The children's parade day at the start of [http://brightonfestival.org/ Brighton Festival]. Usually the first Saturday in May. Many roads in the centre of Brighton are closed. * The day of the annual London to Brighton Bike Ride. This is on a Sunday in June - tens of thousands of cyclists plus their support vehicles are in the city, so many roads will be blocked or difficult to get across. * The parade day of the [http://www.brightonpride.org/ Brighton and Hove Pride week] {{dead link|December 2020}}. Around the first Saturday of August. Many roads in the centre of Brighton and around the pier area are closed to all traffic, and diversionary routes are long and/or not built for heavy traffic. Gridlock often ensues on Pride Saturday. * The Brighton Marathon in early April (so much so that even the council has [https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/parking-and-travel/parking/2019-brighton-marathon-parking-and-travel-advice a whole webpage] {{dead link|December 2020}} about parking during the marathon), where many roads in the city are closed. * The first Sunday of November when the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is held (unless, of course, you own a veteran car!) * Any summer's day when the sun is shining and the whole of London decides to head to Brighton beach. ===By bus=== * [http://www.buses.co.uk/ Brighton and Hove Buses] is the main bus company in Brighton, and they run to Brighton from Eastbourne in the east (with routes 12, 12A, 12X or 13X) and Tunbridge Wells in the north (with routes 28, 29, 29B or 29X). Travel on Brighton & Hove Buses cost £2 per journey or £4 a day for travel within Brighton (Southwick - Newhaven - Lewes - this is called a CitySaver). There is also a NetworkSaver ticket for travel around the network for £6.50 a day. There are many discount fares ("CentreFares", online tickets) and tickets which cost more (Nightbuses - ranging from £2 for N7 and N25 to £5 for the N69). Children only receive a discount with a BusID. * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] provide coach services from London (coach tends to be slow and takes around 2 hours) and various other cities to Pool Valley coach station, between Old Steine and the seafront. * [http://www.stagecoachbus.co.uk Stagecoach bus] services run to Brighton from Portsmouth, via Worthing, on service 700. It costs £6.30 for one day's unlimited travel on this route. * [https://www.metrobus.co.uk/ Metrobus] has "hop-on, hop-off" services which run from [[Haywards Heath]] (with routes 271 and 272), [[Ardingly]] (with route 272) and [[Three Bridges]] (with route 272). Tickets cost between £4 and £5.30 for these routes, and can be used on Brighton and Hove Buses too. ===By plane=== The city's proximity to London means Brighton is well served by airports. Brighton can be reached from [[Gatwick Airport|Gatwick]] by train in as little as 25 minutes £8.50-10.50, Dec 2017). * {{listing | type=go | name=Shoreham Airport | alt=Brighton City Airport | url=http://flybrighton.com/ | email=reception@flybrighton.com | address=Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF | lat=50.8332 | long=-0.2920 | directions=Probably best to get a train from Brighton to [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SSE.aspx Shoreham] - about 15 minutes, then a taxi from there to the airport | phone=+44 1273 467373 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Brighton City Airport | wikidata=Q735756 | lastedit=2017-09-16 | content=This airport ({{IATA|ESH}}) is 5 miles (8 km) to the west of Brighton. It is the nearest airport for light aircraft and also offers sightseeing flights. However, there are no scheduled flights from here. This is the oldest licensed airport in the UK. }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|50.8373|-0.1490|zoom=13}} Brightonians often give directions relative to a prominent landmark, the '''Clock Tower''', which stands due south of the rail station where Queen's Road meets Dyke Road (oh yes it does), West Street, North Street and Western Road. The oldest part of the city is the '''Lanes''', which is bounded by North Street, West Street and East Street, through which runs Middle Street - and Ship Street. Beware the spelling of the similar-named '''North Laine''' (meaning "north fields") which is a boutique and alternative shopping nirvana, to the north side of North Street. Western Road, a major shopping street runs east–west from the Clock Tower, whilst Eastern Road runs up a hill towards the main hospital from the area known as the '''Old Steine''' (rhymes with clean) which has Brighton Pier at the seafront here. Running north from the working Pier, you find the memorable '''Royal Pavilion''', a run down church St Peter's, and The Level, which is being developed. Going north east from here is Lewes Road (pronounced "Lewis") which takes you out to the city boundary and both of the Universities. Hove is found to the west of Brighton. To the east of the city, there is Brighton Marina. ===By bike=== Although the area is hilly, cycling is a growing form of transport in Brighton. The city is one of '''Cycling England's''' "[https://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/dt_brighton.php Cycling Demonstration Towns]". The [http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/cycling city council's website] has more details on cycling, including a map of routes. A cost effective way of getting around town 'pay by the minute' bike rental service, [https://www.btnbikeshare.com/ BTN Bikeshare], which has stations available across the towns. It is often the fastest way to move around, although the 'resilient' bikes can be challenging on larger hills. ===By bus=== [[File:Brighton & Hove 887 T677 KPU and 443 BF62 UXJ.JPG|thumb|Two Brighton and Hove buses, with the names "Virginia Woolf" and "Levi Emanuel Cohen" on the front of them. The bus company [http://history.buses.co.uk/history/fleethist/busnamesintro.htm has a full list] of the names used on their buses - see how many you can spot!|300px]] Brighton and Hove Council have published a [http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/journeyplanner/ journey planner] for local traffic. There is an extensive bus network in Brighton and Hove. In the city centre, services are very frequent and many stops have 'real-time' bus information. The majority of buses are run by one company, '''[http://www.buses.co.uk/ Brighton & Hove Buses]'''. The best option for a visitor is to get a £4.40 CitySAVER all-day ticket to avoid the £2.20 single fares. Children travel at half price, and pensioners free after 9AM (with a suitable RFID card). If travelling by train, you can add a "plus bus" CitySaver option on your ticket for £2, or get a CitySaver for £3 at Brighton Station bus stops. There are three routes on weekdays (route 52 on Saturdays too) between the City Centre and the universities with a bright yellow bus company called [http://www.thebiglemon.com the Big Lemon], costing just £1.50 for a single and £2 for an all day pass. On a few days a year, buses are disrupted by parades etc. - the same days as in the "[[#By car|by car]]" section above. Many of Brighton & Hove Bus's vehicles are named after celebrities (some living, some deceased) and individuals who have made a contribution to Brighton & Hove city life in some significant manner. You can even suggest names for the buses to have at the bus company's website! ===By train=== Brighton Station is one of the most important rail terminals in the South East and from here the city of Brighton has a small suburban rail network with London Road station, {{marker|name=Hove station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/HOV/details.html|lat=50.8352|long=-0.1708}}, {{marker|name=Preston Park station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/PRP/details.html|lat=50.8458|long=-0.155}}, {{marker|name=Aldrington station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/AGT/details.html|lat=50.8363|long=-0.1816}}, {{marker|name= Falmer station|url= http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/FMR/details.html|lat=50.8619|long=-0.0872 }} and {{marker|name= Moulsecoomb station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/MCB/details.html |lat= 50.8463|long=-0.1188}} serving the city (Moulsecoomb and Falmer for the universities in the city). Southern and Thameslink services do '''not''' carry bicycles during peak hours (7AM-10AM and 4PM-7PM). ===By taxi=== [[File:Brighton, Sussex UK (3581266038).jpg|thumb|300px|The distinctive look of a Brighton taxi modelled here on a Skoda Superb]] There are lots of teal (greeny-blue) and white taxis in Brighton, with the council logo on the door. They are, however, more expensive than most other towns and cities in England. In Friday and Saturday after midnight, the hire charge for a taxi is £4.10 before the journey starts. The main taxi ranks are at Brighton train station and at East Street (near the Lanes). (Smaller ranks dotted around include: Queen Square (opposite Churchill Square), the north side of St. Peter's Church and the bottom of Montpelier Road.) Some taxi companies are: * {{listing | name=Brighton Taxis 4U | alt= | url=http://www.Taxi4u.co.uk/ | email=info@taxi4u.co.uk | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 1273 730 730 (Brighton) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-04-01 | content= |wikidata=}} * {{listing | name=Streamline | alt= | url=http://www.streamlinetaxis.org/ | email=admin@streamlinetaxis.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 1273 74 74 74 (Brighton), +44 1273 20 20 20 (Hove) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-04-01 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Radio Cabs | alt= | url=http://www.brightontaxis.com/ | email=bookings@brightontaxis.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 1273 20 40 60| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-04-01 | content= }} * '''[Https://bntaxianytime.com/ Bn Taxi Anytime]''' {{Phone}}+44 7846454994 {{Email}}[https://bntaxianytime.com bntaxianytime1@gmail.com] ==See== [[File:Brighton pier 1996.jpg|300px|thumb|Brighton Pier]] [[File:UK-Brighton-West Pier01.jpg|thumb|300px|Burned remains of the West Pier]] [[File:Pavilion.jpg|thumb|300px|The Flamboyant Royal Pavilion]] The [http://britishairwaysi360.com/tickets-and-prices/multi-attraction-offers/ Brighton Attractions Combi-Saver Ticket] saves you up to 30% on tickets to the '''Royal Pavilion''', '''i360''' tower, and '''Sea Life Brighton'''. Purchase at i360 (or online 3 days in advance): adult £27.70 (£26.10), child (5-15 years) £14.75 (£13.95), child (4 years – under 4s go free): £8.00 (£7.20) (Nov 2017). {{see | name=Brighton Pier | alt=Palace Pier | url=http://www.brightonpier.co.uk/ | email=info@brightonpier.co.uk | address=Madeira Drive, BN2 1TW | lat=50.81689 | long=-0.136814 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 609361 | tollfree= | hours=Daily from 10AM, from 11AM in winter. Closing times vary throughout the year, but are typically a couple of hours after sunset | price=Entry free. Pay per ride or get an all-day wristband: over 1.2 m £17.50, under 1.2 m £9 (online prices - if you buy on the day, you'll pay more) | wikipedia=Brighton Pier | image=Brighton Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England-2Oct2011 (1).jpg | wikidata=Q2745160 | lastedit=2020-02-02 | content=Massively tacky and sickly sweet it may be, no visit to Brighton is complete without a walk along its 525 metre-long pier. Admire the views - both out to sea and back to the waterfront -, have a whirl on the rides, or take on the nostalgic arcade attractions. There are plenty of food stands serving typical seaside treats, plus a sit-down restaurant, a cocktail bar, and a pizzeria. In the summer, there's a large screen showing live sports and films. Winter visitors may see a famous '''murmuration of starlings''': mesmerising clouds of birds flying together before roosting under the pier for the night. }} * '''Brighton Beach'''. In the summer, the pebble beach is covered in tourists and Brightonians. Poi twirlers strike a beautiful image against the sunsets, and flaming lanterns are launched into the air on summer evenings. To the east of Brighton there is a designated nudist beach. The pebble beach gives way to a flat sandy seabed just below mid tide line so time your swimming to the low tide and avoid the painful feet. Just beyond the Marina is an area for surfers. Fishermen cast their rods from the Marina or by the giant doughnut. For £16, you can fly the short zipline over the beach (2017). There is also the wreck of '''West Pier''' which was derelict for some time before burning down. * '''The Lanes''' -an area of small shops, the tumbled street plan reflecting the layout of the original fishing village of Brighton which was here. Almost every shop in the Lanes is a jewellery shop, although there are also cafés, bars, record shops, a shop that sells vintage weapons, and a host of Italian restaurants. * '''North Laine''' (sometimes incorrectly called the North Lanes). A wild nest of alternativism, the North Laine area is walked by dreadlocked hippies, bright colours, punks, goths and oddballs. The shops sell everything from bongs to magic potions, from giant wooden hands to fairy wings and from bagels to fire staffs, and a full complement of cafés, bars, second-hand clothes stores and newsagents. The area is north of the Lanes on the other side of North Street. {{see | name=Royal Pavilion | alt= | url=http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/ | email= | address=4/5 Pavilion Buildings, BN1 1EE | lat=50.822353 | long=-0.137694 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 290900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Oct-Mar 10AM-5:15PM daily (last tickets 4:30PM), Apr-Sep 9:30AM-5:45PM (last tickets 5PM), closed from 2:30PM 24 Dec and all day on 25-26 Dec | price=10% discount if purchased online in advance. Adults £13.00; students, seniors, disabled, unemployed £12.50; children £7.50; 10% discount if purchased online in advance. "History Pass" 2-day combination tickets to pavilion, Brighton Museum and Preston Manor: adults £16.00; students, seniors, disabled, unemployed £14.00; children £9.00 | image=Brighton royal pavilion Qmin.jpg | wikipedia=Royal Pavilion | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=An interesting architectural attraction, transformed between 1815 and 1823 by the architect John Nash, at the direction of the then Prince Regent (later King George IV), into a sumptuous pleasure palace by the sea. The exterior has an Indian theme, whilst the interior was decorated with Chinese decor. Guided tours available and well worthwhile. Accessibility: two floors - only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. | wikidata=Q62364}} * '''The Booth Museum of Natural History''' - A bit out of town up Dyke Road, this spectacular collection of taxidermy features over 300 bird specimens, a giant bear, a feejee mermaid and the infamous "Bone Room". {{see | name=Brighton Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/brighton/ | email= | address= | lat=50.822 | long=-0.138 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su and Bank Holiday Mondays 10AM-5PM | price=Adults £5.20; students, seniors, disabled, unemployed £4.20; children £3.00; 10% discount if purchased online in advance. "History Pass" combination ticket - see Royal Pavilion above | wikipedia=Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | image=Brighton Museum and Art Gallery (IoE Code 480508).jpg | wikidata=Q2790574 | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=An interesting museum and history, culture and art to do with Brighton and beyond. An excellent permanent collection and brilliant exhibitions from international artists. All areas of the Museum are accessible for wheelchair users. }} {{see | name=Brighton Toy and Model Museum | alt= | url=http://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/ | email= | address=52-55 Trafalgar St | lat=50.82865 | long=-0.14093 | directions= Opposite Frederick Place. The subterranean entrance to Trafalgar Street is behind the safety railings outside the front of the station. | phone = +44 1273 749494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu-F 10AM-5PM; Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | image=Brighton Toy and Model Museum, wheelchair entrance.jpg | wikipedia=Brighton Toy and Model Museum | content=A little, unknown museum hiding under the viaduct of Brighton Station, specialising in toys from the first half of the 20th century. | wikidata=Q4967734}} * '''Komedia''' - Major comedy club in North Laine. * '''Brighton Marina''' with boats, pubs, restaurants, a supermarket and even a hotel, well to the east of the town centre. {{see | name=The Old Steine | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15263862 | content=The centrepiece of Brighton's 'floral gateway', this features a rotating selection of flowerbeds, a fountain, and cafe. During the Brighton Fringe Festival (in May) there is often a large outdoor exhibition where performances take place. }} {{see | name=Preston Manor | alt= | url=https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/ | email= visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk | address=Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD | lat= | long= | directions=2 miles N of city centre; a 30-40 min walk; from Preston Park Railway Station, a 10-min walk; buses 5, 5A, 17, 40, 40X and 273 from city centre stop near Preston Manor | phone=+44 3000 290900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Apr-30 Sep only: Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2PM-5PM | price=Adults £6.80; students, seniors, disabled, unemployed £5.70; children £3.80; 10% discount if purchased online in advance. "History Pass" combination ticket - see Royal Pavilion above | wikipedia=Preston Manor, Brighton | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=A historic house, decorated and furnished in Edwardian style. Its elegant reception rooms and functional servants’ quarters reveal the ‘upstairs and downstairs’ of life at the manor. Free parking onsite: enter the drive from Preston Drove. | wikidata=Q7241935}} {{see | name=Roedean School | alt= | url=http://www.roedean.co.uk/ | email= | address=Roedean Way, BN2 5RQ | lat=50.81300 | long=-0.08436 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 667 500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7357563 | lastedit=2021-03-04 | content=one of Britain's most famous and expensive girls' schools, the huge stone building looks out across the Channel. }} {{see | name=Sea Life Centre | alt= | url=http://www.visitsealife.com/Brighton/ | email= | address=Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TB | lat= | long= | directions=20-min walk from Brighton train station: down Queens Road and then turn east towards Brighton Pier | phone=+44 871 423 2110 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-6PM in Jun-Aug, closes earlier in other months, last admission one hour before closing | price=From £10.50 if purchased online or by phone in advance, or from £18.50 walk-up | wikidata=Q72769631 | content=An aquarium with walk-through underwater tunnel, adjacent to Brighton Pier. This is the oldest working aquarium in the world. Accessibility: go from the promenade onto the seafront to access the ramp that leads to the beach. You will then see an underpass for Sea Life. Parking is limited and can be expensive. }} * '''Theatre Royal, Pavilion Theatre, Corn Exchange Theatre, Dome Concert Hall''' - Theatre and music venues are all in the 'Cultural Quarter' that encompasses New Road, Jubilee Street and parts of North Laine. * '''Jubilee Square''' - A modern redevelopment towards the south of Brighton's North Laine which includes the magnificent Jubilee Library, upmarket restaurants, and café culture. {{see | name=St Bartholomew's Church | alt= | url=http://www.stbartholomewsbrighton.org.uk/ | email= | address=Ann St, BN1 4GP | lat=50.8308 | long=-0.137222 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 620491 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7592597 | lastedit=2020-09-14 | content=One of Europe's tallest churches (from floor to ceiling). Towering over Brighton, this extraordinary church is not exactly the prettiest church in the world, however its gigantic structure and incredible decoration makes this church a must-see attraction. A real gem in Brighton's history which needs tourism and donations as it has threatened with closure. }} {{see | name=Embassy Court | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.823151 | long=-0.156307 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5369514 | lastedit=2020-09-14 | content=This famous 1930s art deco building was nearly demolished in the early 2000s, but has since been fully restored to its modernist reality. There are artists studios underneath. Tours of the building take place during the Festival. }} {{see | name=Brighton Fishing Museum | alt= | url=http://www.brightonfishingmuseum.org.uk/ | email= | address=201 King's Road, The Lanes, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1NB | lat= | long= | directions=Public transport nearest bus service: Pool Valley - 5 min walk. Nearest railway station: Brighton - 15 min walk | phone=+44 1273 723064 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM – 5PM | price= | image=Brighton Fishing Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q4967641 | wikipedia=Brighton Fishing Museum | content=The Brighton Fishing Museum showcases the history and heritage of Brighton’s fishing industry through a wealth of photographs, remarkable artefacts and restored traditional Sussex clinker fishing boats. }} {{see | name=British Airways i360 | alt= | url=http://www.britishairwaysi360.com | email= | address= | lat=50.82135 | long=-0.1509 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults (aged 16–59yrs) from £14.40; Child (4-15 yrs) from £7.20; Child (under 4 yrs) Free; Senior (60+ yrs) from £12.15 | wikipedia=British Airways i360 | image=F10Studios i360.png | wikidata=Q5968218 | lastedit=2018-08-06 | content=From the fully enclosed viewing pod, visitors experience 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs, the English Channel and on the clearest days it is possible to see Beachy Head 17 miles (27 km) to the east and the Isle of Wight 49 miles (79 km) to the west. }} ===Alternative=== * '''St James's Street/Kemp Town''' - Brighton's gay village, lending the city the title of 'Gay Capital of Britain', is a short walk east of the city centre. It caters to the LGBT community, and is home to a wealth of restaurants and cafes. Continuing in the same direction you reach the rather more low-key and genteel area of '''Kemptown Village''', with another clutch of antique shops. The area just west of '''Regency Square''' is one of the more interesting parts of Brighton to spend a day wandering (if a little less sanitised; the area has a high number of brothels and halfway houses. Still safe, but exercise more caution at night than elsewhere in Brighton). Wide range of stores-including a fabulous Chinese supermarket- and some stunning architecture. ===Art galleries=== * {{see | name=Fabrica | alt= | url=http://www.fabrica.org.uk/ | email=office@fabrica.org.uk | address=40 Duke Street, BN1 1AG| lat=50.82277 | long=-0.14197 | directions=housed in a renovated church on the corner of Ship St and Duke St in the city centre | phone=+44 1273 778 646 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Contemporary art gallery that specialises in new commissioned site specific work. As an artist led space this is a unique venue in the southeast that shows important new works by international artists. Fabrica is not a selling gallery but a place that offers access to exciting large scale work and media installations. }} * '''Grand Parade''' - An art gallery in Brighton's most central university campus. The gallery often has exhibitions of students work as well as a wealth of international artists. It is near St. Peter's Church just north of the Old Steine. * '''Ink D''' - A small but trendy little space that exhibits obscure artists works and design. It is at the bottom of North Road, North Laine. * '''Lighthouse''' - Another contemporary art gallery in Kensington Street, North Laine. Like Fabrica it has no permanent collection and is purely artist-led. The gallery is at the site of a disused warehouse. * '''Phoenix''' - Another art gallery housing works from artists from all over the world. The gallery is in quite a central part of the city and is right next to Grand Parade. === Further out === * {{marker | name=[https://www.westblatchingtonwindmill.org/ West Blatchington Windmill] | type=see | lat=50.847 | long=-0.185 }} is a smock mill of 1820. It's on Holmes Ave, Hove. * {{marker | name=[http://jillwindmill.org.uk/ Jack and Jill] | type=see | lat=50.905 | long=-0.148 }} are a pair of windmills on the Downs above Clayton village. You can visit Jill, a post-mill built in 1821. Jack is a tower mill of 1866. ==Do== * {{do | name=Brighton Theatres | alt= | url=http://www.brighton-theatre.co.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brighton is a great place to see a theatre show or a gig. There are many many theatres and venues in and around Brighton. }} * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Brighton & Hove Albion | alt= | url=https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/ | email= | address=Falmer BN1 9BL | lat=50.8618 | long=-0.0833 | directions=off A27 five miles northeast of town by Falmer railway station | phone=+44 1273 668855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q19453 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content="The Seagulls" play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier, with ther home ground at Falmer or Amex Stadium, capacity 30,750. Their women's team play in the Women's Super League, with home games at Broadfield Stadium in [[Crawley]], shared with Crawley Town. In 2022 Falmer Stadium hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * '''Cricket:''' {{do | name=Sussex CCC | alt= | url=https://sussexcricket.co.uk/ | email= | address=Eaton Rd, Hove BN3 3AN | lat=50.831 | long=-0.164 | directions=A mile west of central Brighton | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-04-01 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=Sussex CCC play in Division Two of the County Championship. }} * '''Shop until you drop'''. Calling into many of the quirky shops in the Laines looking for that elusive deleted LP, leather bound book, one-off party dress, or organic beer, can be a highlight and a chance to uncover hidden gems. * {{do | name=Duke of York's Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Duke_Of_Yorks/ | email= | address=Preston Rd, BN1 4NA | lat=50.8339 | long=-0.138333 | directions=15 minutes' walk up the London Road from the Steine | phone=+44 719 025747 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5313140 | content=The Duke of York's Cinema is Brighton's art house cinema, and the oldest continually operating cinema in Europe. Opened in 1910, it still has a single screen, which shows a mix of art house and more mainstream films, with a Kid's Club on Saturday mornings. The building is recognisable by the giant fibreglass legs on the roof. The bar on the first floor is a good place for a drink before the film, with a balcony that has good views of the street below. The (screening-room) balcony at first floor level has two-seat sofas, the ground floor regular cinema seats. }} * {{do | name=Phileas Foggs Attraction | alt= | url=https://www.phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk | email=info@foggsadventures.co.uk | address=Sussex House, Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury Industrial Estate, BN1 8AF | lat=50.859776 | long=-0.132250 | directions=Just off the A27. Take the junction off at Hollingbury Industrial Estate | phone=+44 1273 007799 | tollfree= | hours=10am - 4pm | price=£29.50 | lastedit=2019-07-23 | content=Phileas Foggs Attraction is a team game attraction set in the 1900s. You are guided around the world through 16 faraway lands to complete, with many challenges along the way. Includes smells, sounds and sights from the world of the 1900s, skill, mystery and mental games in up to 3 teams. }} * {{do | name=Volks Railway | alt= | url=http://volkselectricrailway.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.81655 | long=-0.12109 | directions=along the seafront | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Sept: every 15 min from 10:15AM (on M & F from 11:15AM) to 5PM on Sa & Su to 6PM) | price=Adult £3.90, child £2.30 return | image=Brighton Volks Aquarium Station.jpg | wikipedia=Volk's Electric Railway | content=The oldest surviving electric railway in the world, opening in 1883. The stations are all accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchairs must be folded to fit on the trains. Runs a 12-min trip | wikidata=Q378512}} from the {{do | name=Aquarium | address= | lat=50.81892 | long=-0.13272 | directions=at Brighton Pier | content= }} to {{do | name=Black Rock | address= | lat=50.81453 | long=-0.11115 | directions=near the marina | wikidata=Q4921695 | content= }} * '''[https://www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk/ Brighton Racecourse]''' has flat-racing April-Oct. It's on Freshfield Rd a mile east of town centre. * '''Plumpton Racecourse''' is National Hunt (jumps races) Nov-March, but it's 10 miles north in [[Lewes]]. === Events === [[File:Brightonfestmark.jpg|thumb|250px|A market during the Brighton Festival. The Theatre Royal is the red building.]] [[File:Crowd (28745755552).jpg|thumb|250px|A colourful parade down Queens Road during Pride in 2016.]] * {{event| name= Brighton Festival Fringe| url= https://www.brightonfringe.org | year= | month=early May | date= | endyear= | endmonth=early June| enddate= | location= | country= |phone= +44 1273 764900|email=info@brightonfringe.org | content= The Fringe runs at the same time as the main festival, and features over 600 events, including comedy, theatre, music, and "open houses" (local artists exhibiting in their own homes) and tours (haunted pubs, Regency Brighton, churches, cemeteries, sewers, etc.)}} * {{event| name=Brighton Festival | url= http://www.brightonfestival.org/ | year= | month= May| date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= |phone= +44 1273 709709 (tickets) |email=tickets@brightonfestival.org | content= The Brighton Festival, in May each year, is the second biggest arts festival in Great Britain (coming closely behind [[Edinburgh]]). Music of all sorts, art exhibitions, and book debates.}} * {{event| name=The Great Escape | url=http://greatescapefestival.com/ | year= | month=mid-May | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= |email= info@greatescapefestival.com | location=Brighton (England) | country=England | content=Music festival that takes part in venues all over the city in May with musicians from around the world.}} * {{event| name= London to Brighton Bike Ride| url= https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/london-to-brighton-bike-ride | year= | month= 3rd Sunday in June | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= |phone=0845 130 8663 (BHF national events team; non-geographic number), +44 20 7935 0185 (BHF head office)|email= | content=A 58-mile (95-km) charity bike ride held each June to benefit the British Heart Foundation. The Ride has raised over £26 million for heart research since its inception in 1980, from the efforts of over 550,000 riders. Suitable for all levels of riders, the route passes through glorious countryside on the approach to Brighton. }} * {{event| name=Brighton Pride | url= http://www.brighton-pride.org/ | year= | month=1st weekend in August | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= |phone= |email= | content=Considered by many to be the biggest and the best Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Festival in the UK, attracting more than 100,000 people annually to Brighton for the week-long festival in late July-early August. Features parades, parties and music. }} ===Learn=== Brighton is home to two universities, the University of Sussex (situated on the edge of the city at Falmer), and the University of Brighton, which has campuses around the city, and in nearby towns. * {{learn | type=learn | name=University of Sussex | alt= | url=http://www.sussex.ac.uk | email=information@sussex.ac.uk | address=Sussex House, BN1 9RH | lat=50.865278 | long=-0.085556 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 606755 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1161297 | lastedit=2017-04-02 | content= }} {{listing | type=learn | name=University of Brighton | alt= | url=http://www.brighton.ac.uk | email= | address=Mithras House, Lewes Road, BN2 4AT | lat=50.8422 | long=-0.1198 | directions=Three stops from Brighton Station on the line to Lewes | phone=+44 1273 600900 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3056813 | lastedit=2017-04-02 | content=Spacious campus with notable architecture by Sir Basil Spence. }} {{learn | type=learn | name=City College Brighton | alt= | url=http://www.ccb.ac.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=commercial@ccb.ac.uk | address=Pelham Street, BN1 4FA | lat=50.8292 | long=-0.1373 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 667788 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1273 667703 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5123113 | lastedit=2017-04-02 | content=This college offers part time courses in many areas, including computing, fashion, languages, hairdressing and sport. Fees may be required, and you may have to have a test and interview to get on the course. }} ==Buy== Shopping is one of the main reasons to visit Brighton. But don't get stuck in the mainstream shopping area around Western Road. There are a huge array of shops catering for all tastes but the impressive assortment of independent shops and boutiques is something that differentiates Brighton from many other British cities. The atmosphere in the North Laine and in The Lanes is one of the intangible aspects of the city that leaves many wanting to return time and time again. Brighton is especially good for Music, Books and independent clothes shops. Head towards Hove on Western Road and you'll find a haven of quality charity shops outside of the centre. '''North Laine''' contains heaps of shops and market stalls to tempt everyone's quirky or vintage fancies without a chain shop in sight. There is a flea market with numerous stalls in '''Kensington Gardens''' and another, 'The North Laine Antiques & Fleamarket' in nearby Upper Gardner Street. Shops tend to get less mainstream, the further north into the North Laine area you go. {{buy | name=Two Feathers | alt= | url=https://www.twofeathers.co.uk/ | email= | address=11 Kensington Gardens, BN1 4AL | lat=50.826551 | long=-0.1386688 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 692929 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa: 10am-6pm, Su: 11pm-6pm | price= | lastedit=2020-09-13 | content=Native American jewellery shop selling new age products such as crystals, incense stick, aromatherapy oils and tarot/oracle cards. }} {{buy | name=Enter Gallery | alt= | url=https://entergallery.com/ | email= | address=13 Bond St, BN1 1RD | lat=50.8238194 | long=-0.1401966 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 724829 | tollfree= | hours=M-F: 9:30am-6pm, Sa: 9am-6pm, Su: 11am-5pm | price= | lastedit=2020-09-18 | content= }} '''The Lanes''' are known for their independent shops, especially antique shops and jewellers. Can get somewhat repetitive but the indoor market Snooper's Paradise is always a joy to wander. {{buy | name=The Lanes Armoury | alt= | url=http://thelanesarmoury.co.uk/shop.php | email= | address=26 Meeting House Ln, BN1 1HB | lat=50.8220822 | long=-0.140863 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 321357 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa: 11am-5pm, Su: Closed | price= | lastedit=2020-09-13 | content=World famous for selling antique war memorabilia and weapons. }} * Brighton is packed full of '''independent record shops''', most of which sell vinyl, including: {{buy | name=Resident | alt= | url=http://www.resident-music.com/ | email= | address=28 Kensington Gardens, BN1 4AL | lat=50.826184 | long=-0.138513 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 606312 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa: 9am-6:30pm, Su: 10am-6pm | price= | lastedit=2020-09-13 | content=Was voted "England's favourite indie record shop" in 2011. }} {{buy | name=Across The Tracks | alt= | url=http://www.acrossthetracksrecords.com/ | email= | address=110 Gloucester Rd, BN1 4AF | lat=50.8268812 | long=-0.1381297 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 677906 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-13 | content= }} {{buy | name=The Record Album | alt= | url=https://www.therecordalbum.com/ | email= | address=8 Terminus Rd, BN1 3PD | lat=50.8291245 | long=-0.1418848 | directions=just above the station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-13 | content=A small shop specialising in vinyl soundtracks and other retro curiosities. }} * '''Churchill Square Shopping Centre''' and the surrounding area offer more mainstream goods, standard fare on UK high streets and in shopping centres. * '''London Road''' is an unglamorous "High Street" type shopping area with some genuine bargains, particularly at the '''Open Market'''. There is a concentration of electronics, photographic and hi-fi retailers towards the northern end, around Preston Circus. * '''Brighton Marina''' contains more up-market shops. * The pedestrianised '''George St.''' is Hove's main shopping area, but it is not really worth a detour if you are already in central Brighton. ==Eat== Brighton has excellent food, especially for vegetarians. The most famous (and fairly expensive) vegetarian restaurant is [http://www.foodforfriends.com Food for Friends] in The Lanes. On the other end of the scale, there are many '''takeaways in Brighton ''' catering for different kinds of tastes (pizza, Chinese, Mexican, Indian food). On the beachfront there are many stalls near Brighton Pier selling crêpes, doughnuts and ice-cream. Prices are usually fairly cheap and most are open until late. ===Budget=== * No seaside town is complete without '''seafood stalls'''. On the seafront, about 100 m west of the pier, are a clutch of stands offering snacks of cockles and mussels, crab sandwiches, fish soup and oysters, all for a few pounds. Daytime only. * {{eat | name=The Small Batch Coffee Company | alt= | url=http://smallbatchcoffee.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has locations including Brighton and Hove. }} * {{eat | name=The Bombay Aloo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 776038 39 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ship St. All-you-can-eat Indian vegetarian buffet, a tremendous bargain, particularly between 3:15PM and 5:15PM. Often gets crowded, but ask about the upstairs room before giving up. The '''Bombay Lounge''' in North Street, and '''Bombay Mix''' in St. James's St are similar. }} * {{eat | name=Burger Off | alt= | url= | email= | address=52 Brunswick St W | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 326655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Burgers. Family-run with a Five-Star Health inspectorate Rating, well worth a visit }} * {{eat | name=Foodilic | alt= | url=http://www.foodilic.com/ | email= | address=60 North Street, BN1 1RH | lat= 50.82339 | long=-0.14295 | directions= | phone = +44 1273 774138 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-7PM | price= | content=North Street, is another buffet restaurant, with a variety of vegetarian dishes and some carnivorous options. }} * '''Grubb Burgers''' (89 St James's St, Western Rd, London Rd, Lewes Road) are something of a local legend, renowned for their many sauces and toppings. * {{eat | name=Hell's Kitchen | alt= | url=http://www.hellskitchendeli.co.uk/ | email= | address=New England House, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GH | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Gardner St. Not a sit-down restaurant but rather a New York-style deli offering bagels, salt beef, etc. }} * {{eat | name=Little Bay Brighton | alt= | url=http://www.littlebay.co.uk | email=brighton@littlebay.co.uk | address=60-64 Kings Road, BN1 1NA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 731330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-midnight | price= £9.95 3-course meal | content=A Modern European restaurant on the Kings Road seafront offering high quality cuisine at the best value for money prices. The quirky theatrical decor makes for a romantic evening or a great location for the family. There is live entertainment 7 days-a-week ranging from their signature live opera through folk and jazz to cabaret. }} * {{eat | name=Market Diner | alt=Circus St. | url=http://www.marketdinerbrighton.co.uk/ | email= | address=19-21 Circus Street, BN2 9QF | lat=50.82483 | long=-0.13529 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "greasy spoon" famed for its all-night opening hours and "gutbusters". }} * {{eat | name=Pablos | alt= | url= | email= | address=36 Ship Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 20812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brighton and Hove. Serves great Italian food, with pizzas and pasta dishes starting at £2.50. It is popular in the evening so expect to wait for a table unless you make a reservation, getting a table during the day is usually no problem. }} * {{eat | name=Pom Poko | url=http://www.pompoko.co.uk | email= | address=110 Church Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A delightful, small, genuine Japanese cafe, selling a wide range of delicious dishes for a very reasonable price. (If you are eating alone or if there is space at your table, often other diners will be seated with you, which can make some people feel uncomfortable.) Take-away available. }} * {{eat | name=The Regency | url=http://www.theregencyrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=131 Kings Rd, BN1 2HH | lat=50.82199 | long=-0.15127 | directions=on the seafront almost opposite the collapsing West Pier | phone=+44 1273 325 014 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-10:30PM | price= | content=Good value fish and seafood restaurant that won't break the bank. }} * '''Preston Street''' on the border of Hove and Brighton has a string of low to mid priced ethnic restaurants. For instance, '''China China''' at number 74 is a good value (around £6 per person) Chinese restaurant, with lots of seating, five minutes from the beach. * '''[https://www.shelterhall.co.uk/ Shelter Hall]''' is not a flop-house for dilapidated sailors, but Hanoi street food Brighton style - mix and match from various vendors. Opened in 2021, it's on the prom at the foot of West St and open M-Sa 08:00-00:00, Su 08:00-22:00. ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bill's Restaurant & Bar | alt= | url=https://www.bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/brighton | email= | address=The Depot, 100 North Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 692894 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1273 692387 | hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price= | content=consistently highly rated and reviewed, the café at Bills specialises in organic munchies of the best type. }} * '''Gar's''' (Meeting House Lane). Possibly the best Chinese restaurant in town. * '''The George''' pub, on Trafalgar Street near the train station, serves only the finest vegetarian meals and snacks. Wi-Fi available. * {{eat | name=Terre à Terre | alt= | url=http://www.terreaterre.co.uk/ | email= | address=71 East St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 729051 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Well-respected vegetarian restaurant, with a lively crowd and bright décor - voted 2nd best British restaurant in the ''Observer Food Monthly'' 2004. }} * {{eat | name=Due South | alt= | url=http://www.duesouth.co.uk/ | email= | address=139 Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 821218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Arches. Great food and location at this relative newcomer }} * {{eat | name=The Eagle | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Gloucester Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 607765 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous food }} * {{eat | name=The Greys | alt= | url=http://www.greyspub.com/CHRIS/pubhome.html | email= | address=105 Southover St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 680734 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=11th best pub in the UK in 2004. Famous for its food, and chef "Spats" (no child licence.) }} * {{eat | name=The Open House | alt= | url= | email= | address=146 Springfield Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 880102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=20th best pub in UK in 2004. Large, child-friendly pub next to London Road train station. Good food and drink. }} * {{eat | name=Bardsley's | url=http://www.bardsleys-fishandchips.co.uk | email= | address=22-23a Baker St | lat= | long= | directions=Just off London Road, near the level park | phone = +44 1273 681256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-2:30PM & 4PM-8:30PM | price= | content=Fine fish and chip restaurants serving delicious fish and chips and some really excellent specials (roys shark steaks are amazing). The family run restaurant has fantastic reviews. It is very popular with locals. }} * {{eat | name=Planet India | url= | email= | address=4-5 Richmond Parade | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 818149 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 6PM-10PM | price=under £10 | content=Great Indian vegetarian restaurant that serves an authentic menu within a friendly atmosphere (barefoot waiter included!) }} * '''Moshimo'''. An unusual conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, unusually in a glass-sided building, the "opticon", in Bartholomew Square. * '''Gobi'''.(East St.) Concept restaurant where you select your own ingredients and have them cooked in front of you. * There is a stretch of Western road with several Middle Eastern and North African restaurants, for instance '''Kambi's''',(Number 107) '''Mascara'''(Number 10) and '''Sahara''' (Number 103). * '''Giggiling Squid''' (11 Market St, 159 Church Rod) Good-value Thai restaurants noted for their lunchtime tapas. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Englishs | alt= | url=http://www.englishs.co.uk/ | email= | address=30-31 East Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1273 327980 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Seafood restaurant: this place is not cheap at around £20 for a main course. Decor and clientele tend towards the old-school. }} {{eat | name=Gingerman | alt= | url=https://www.gingermanrestaurants.com | email= | address=21a Norfolk Square Brighton East Sussex BN1 2PD | lat= 50.82405 | long=-0.15532 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 326 688 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content=fine-dining restaurant (Norfolk Sq.) garnered numerous accolades and spawned three sister operations: }} * {{eat | name=Ginger Fox | alt= | url=https://thegingerfox.com | email=gingerfox@gingermanrestaurants.com | address=Muddleswood Road, West Sussex BN6 9EA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ginger Pig | alt= | url=https://thegingerpigpub.com | email= | address=3 Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2TR | lat=50.82624 | long=-0.18023 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 736 123 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ginger Dog | alt= | url=https://thegingerdog.com | email= | address=12 College Pl, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1HN | lat=50.81958 | long=-0.12212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Havana | alt= | url= | email= | address=32 Duke St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 773388 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the converted Theatre Royal opened in 1790, the enticing facade mirrors the exquisite international cuisine but expect a hefty bill as this is a popular with the Rich and Famous (Orlando Bloom is known to visit when in town). }} * {{eat | name=The Chilli Pickle | alt= | url=http://www.thechillipickle.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A high-concept Indian restaurant in Jubilee Square. }} ==Drink== There are many, many pubs and bars catering for all tastes. Any list of reasonable length will be far from complete; if there's a street in central Brighton there is likely to be a pub on it. LGBT-orientated pubs, bars and clubs are mostly in the Kemp Town area of the city, in the vicinity of St James's Street and Marine Drive. Look out for the spirit 'Tuaca', a sweet Italian brandy liqueur. Almost every bar in Brighton will have it (ask for a squeeze of lime!) but it's rare to see elsewhere in the UK. ===Station and Trafalgar Street=== {{drink | name=The Evening Star | alt= | url= | email= | address=55-56 Surrey St, BN1 3PB | lat=50.82768 | long=-0.14205 | directions=200 m from railway station | phone=+44 1273 328 931 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-27 | content=If you enjoy real ales this is a must. They have a wide selection of tap ales, ciders and bottled Headbangers too. Best of all, it's really cheap! }} * {{drink | name=The Great Eastern | alt= | url= | email= | address=103 Trafalgar Court | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 685681 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a wide range of US bourbons and rye whiskeys. }} * '''The Prince Albert''', Trafalgar Street. Boisterous indie kids' pub, with a selection of local ales and a mural of its patron saint, John Peel. * {{drink | name=The Lord Nelson | alt= | url= | email= | address=36 Trafalgar St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The "Nellie" is a thoroughly traditional, multi-roomed pub serving a range of ales from the 200-year-old brewery in nearby Lewes. }} * '''Trafalgar Wines''', an off-licence with an amazing array of bottled beers from around the world. ===North Laine=== {{drink | name=Basketmakers Arms | url= | email= | address=12 Gloucester Rd, BN1 4AD | lat=50.82660 | long=-0.13688 | directions= | phone = +44 1273 689006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Great traditional backstreet pub on a side street in the North Laine area. Excellent choice of English ales and excellent good value food. Often busy so arrive early to bag a seat. }} {{drink | name=Eagle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.82672 | long=-0.13701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-27 | content=directly opposite is also excellent. }} {{drink | name=The Heart & Hand | alt= | url= | email= | address=75 North Rd, BN1 1YD | lat=50.82582 | long=-0.13959 | directions=just off Queen's Rd | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-06 | content=This traditional pub, is an indie kids' favourite, famed for its jukebox }} {{drink | name=The Office | alt=Green Dragon | url=http://www.pleisurepubs.co.uk/about-c15rv | email= | address=8-9 Sydney St, BN1 4EN| lat=50.82735 | long=-0.13805 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-06 | content=specialises in multitudinous varieties of gin. }} {{drink | name=Ten Green Bottles | alt= | url=http://www.tengreenbottles.com/food-wine-menus | email= | address=9 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE | lat= 50.82502 | long=-0.13875 | directions=opposite the Jubilee Library | phone=+44 1273 567 176 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-06 | content=a wine bar and merchant }} ===The Lanes=== {{drink | name=The Cricketers | alt= | url= | email= | address=15 Black Lion St, BN1 1ND | lat=50.82130 | long=-0.14129 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 329 472 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26660218 | lastedit=2021-03-06 | content=Brighton's oldest pub, with a plush Victorian interior. Pricey. }} * '''Hotel du Vin''' and '''Pub du Vin''' (Ship St.) Two excellent but very pricey operations in the Lanes. * '''The Victory''' (Duke Street). Old-fashioned green-tiled pub with fine ales and gigs going on upstairs. *'''The Black Lion''' (24 Black Lion St) One of the best all-round pubs in Brighton. Live music, good food, reasonably priced drinks and the whole place turns into a dancefloor late on weekends. Also close to everything and next door to another of Brighton's great boozy establishments, the Cricketers pub. ===Pavilion=== {{drink | name=The Royal Pavilion Tavern | alt=Pav Tav | url=https://www.theroyalpaviliontavernbrighton.co.uk/ | email= | address=7-8 Castle Square, BN1 1FX | lat=50.82153 | long=-0.13852 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-27 | content=A cheap pub colloquially known as the 'Pav Tav'. Expect to see just about any type of person in here from Indie Kids and Goths to Old Men and Chavs who somehow all manage to co-exist harmoniously. There is also a nightclub above the pub. }} {{drink | name=Ye Olde King & Queen | alt= | url=http://www.thekingandqueen.co.uk/ | email= | address=13-17 Marlborough Pl | lat=50.82468 | long=-0.13706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A faux traditional old pub that never loses its popularity! The decor is in a fake-medieval style, but the place is fun if you like a studenty atmosphere. Especially popular with students from the language school called St.Giles close to the pub always hang out here. It is a meeting point for them. As the name of the pub shows, there are portraits of former English kings and queens. The pub has a high ceiling and the space is large. Various forms of entertainment which include karaoke, televised sport and occasional live music. }} === Churchill Square and Seafront=== {{drink | name=Fortune of War | alt= | url=https://www.fortuneofwar.pub/ | email= | address=156 Kings Rd, BN1 1NB | lat=50.82036 | long=-0.14457 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 205 065 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-06 | content=The most interesting beachside pub, designed to look like a galleon. Can heave as well! }} * '''The Quadrant'''.(12-13 North St.) Historic, precipitously multi-level pub by the Clocktower, with good beer and live performances. * '''Regency Tavern''', 32-34 Russell Sq. Very welcoming if pricey pub, attracting a quiet, mixed clientelle. It is renowned for its kitsch decor, which becomes extra fabulous during Christmas and Valentine's Day. === Western Road area === {{drink | name=The Bee's Mouth | alt= | url= | email= | address=10 Western Road | lat=50.82520 | long=-0.15625 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hove. This self-described "jazz dive" serves a selection of potent and pricey world beers in faux-oriental ambience resembling one of Amsterdam's more smokily atmospheric venues. }} * '''Craft''', (22 Upper North Road, behind Top Shop). Beer geek's heaven, with 9 cask ales, 30 draught beers and more yet in bottles. * '''The Farm Tavern''' (Farm Rd. Hove). Cosy, friendly pub with a small but well chosen selection of ales, in a side street off Western Road. * '''Lion and Lobster'''. (24 Sillwood St.) Large pub with cluttered, Victorian junk shop interior. There are screens for watching sport, but it is also possible to get away from it. * '''Molly Malones'''. (57 West Street) Irish pub with live music, good decor and fairly expensive drinks. Somehow infamous, nobody knows why. Best visited at the end of the night when it's filled with locals all similarly confused as to how and why they're there. * '''Temple Bar''' (121 Western Road). Large pub in a shopping area, serving a good selection of Sussex ales and world beers. Somewhat pricey. ===Hove=== {{drink | name=The Ancient Mariner | alt= | url=http://www.ancientmariner.pub/ | email= | address=59 Rutland Rd, BN3 5FE | lat=50.83529 | long=-0.18286 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 748 595 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-28 | content= }} {{drink | name=The Better Half Pub | alt= | url=http://www.thebetterhalfpub.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Hove Pl, BN3 2RG | lat=50.82554 | long=-0.17529 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 737 869 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-28 | content= }} {{drink | name=The Foragers | alt= | url=http://www.theforagerspub.co.uk/ | email= | address=3 Stirling Place, BN3 3YU | lat=50.83023 | long=-0.17621 | directions= | phone=+441273733134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Is a gastropub emphasising local and organic ingredients. }} {{drink | name=The Poets Ale and Smokehouse | alt=Poet's Corner | url=http://www.thepoets.co.uk/ | email= | address=33 Montgomery St, BN3 5BF | lat=50.83408 | long=-0.17897 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 272212 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hove's best Harvey's pub. Regular live music is offered, and the pub is home to a Folk club. }} {{drink | name=Sussex Cricketer | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eaton Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Is a large pub near the cricket ground, with a good menu and selection of ales. }} {{drink | name=The Urchin | alt= | url=https://www.urchinpub.co.uk/ | email= | address=15-17 Belfast St, BN3 3YS | lat=50.83035 | long=-0.17506 | directions= | phone=+441273241881 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-28 | content= }} {{eat | name=Bali Brasserie | alt=Indonesian-Malaysian Restaurant in Hove | url=http://www.balibrasserie.co.uk/ | email=info@balibrasserie.co.uk | address=Kingsway Court, First Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 323810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-13 | content=Bali Brasserie is one of the finest Brighton restaurants renowned for delicious Indonesian and Malaysian cuisines. }} ===St James's Street and Kemptown=== * '''Bar56''' (56 George St.) A modern and funky bar, offering a relaxing atmosphere during the day, before turning in to a pre-club bar at night. They offer regular cabaret nights and a weekly quiz night. * '''The Barley Mow''' (92 St George's St.) Perhaps the best of a good selection of pubs in Kemptown village, with Sussex ales and fresh cooked food. * '''The Black Dove''' 74 St. James' Street. Eclectic and interesting surroundings, very impressive beer and cider list, live music and performance arts in an intimate space. Worth a visit! {{drink | name=The Bulldog | alt= | url= | email= | address=31 St James's St, Kemptown, BN2 1RF| lat=50.82083 | long=-0.13345 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 696996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Su-T Free, F-Sa membership and entry fee required | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The oldest gay bar in Brighton. Mostly over-30 clientele. The lights are dark, the music loud, and the drinks are cheap. A real love-it-or-hate-it venue, but always memorable. }} {{drink | name=Charles Street Tap | alt= | url=http://www.charles-street.com | email= | address=8 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA | lat=50.82010 | long=-0.13550 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Entry fee selected nights | lastedit=2015-02-27 | wikidata= | content=LGBT-orientatated bar. Half-price drinks (excluding sparkling wine and cocktails) M-F 5-9PM, Su 8:30PM-close. Small dance floor. Get there early to get a table. Outside smoking garden, sheltered but no heaters. }} * '''The Hand in Hand''' (33 Upper St. James's St.) Everything is quirky about this little pub from the eccentric regulars to the collection of Edwardian erotica on the ceiling. Live music on Sundays if you can squeeze in. * {{drink | name=The Ranelagh | alt= | url=http://www.theranelagh.co.uk/ | email= | address=2-3 High Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-1AM, F 11AM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-1AM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Blues pub with regular gigs, real ale and a musical decor to match. }} * '''The Royal Oak''' A serious ale bar run by the Basketmakers team. * {{drink | name=The St. James's Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Madeira Place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Laid-back pub offering over 70 rums, decent real ales, Thai food and an atmosphere all its own. }} * {{drink | name=The Sidewinder | alt= | url= | email= | address=65 Upper St James's Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 679927 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th noon-midnight, F Sa noon-2AM | price=Entry free | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-09-16 | content=Cosy pub, live music some nights. Great beer garden with lots of tables and about ten heated booths; fantastic smokers' pub. }} ===Hanover=== The '''Hanover''' area of Brighton (north-east of the centre, walk north from St. James, or cross the Level from the bottom of Trafalgar St.) has numerous excellent pubs in close proximity (hence its nickname: "Hangover") to each other and is well worth the 15 minute walk from the city centre. The stand-out is the {{drink| name=The Greys Freehouse | alt= | url=http://thegreysfreehouse.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.82923 | long=-0.13051 | directions=at the bottom (mercifully) of Southover street | wikidata= | content=}} Brighton's best known pub crawl takes place in this area &mdash; up Southover St and down Islingword Rd (or vice-versa) &mdash; the hill is ''very'' steep! The atmosphere is more relaxed than the centre and the historic Victorian terraced streets with their brightly coloured houses are also notable. In Southover Street and you will find {{drink| name=The Geese | alt= | url=https://thegeesebrighton.com/ | lat=50.82932 | long=-0.13038 | directions= | wikidata= | content=}} Greys, {{drink| name=Dover Castle | alt= | url=http://www.dovercastlebrighton.co.uk/ | lat=50.82818 | long=-0.12852 | directions=| wikidata= | content=}} {{drink| name=Sir Charles Napier | alt= | url=http://www.sir-charles-napier.co.uk/ | lat=50.82781| long=-0.12798 | directions= | wikidata= | content=}} and {{drink| name=Haus On The Hill | alt= | url=http://www.hausonthehill.pub/ | lat=50.82727 | long=-0.12643 | directions=| wikidata= | content=}} all of which are worth a visit. Islingword Road runs parallel to Southover Street and there you will find the {{drink| name=The Admiral | alt= | url=http://www.theadmiralbrighton.com/ | lat=50.83180 | long=-0.12876 | directions=| wikidata= | content=}} {{drink| name=Village | alt= | url=http://www.villagebrighton.com/ | lat=50.83088 | long=-0.12777 | directions=| wikidata= | content=}} {{drink| name=The Constant Service | alt= | url=https://www.harveys.org.uk/pubs/constant-service/ | lat=50.82903 | long=-0.12614 | directions= | wikidata= | content=}} and {{drink| name=The Islingword Inn | alt= | url=https://www.islingword.pub/ | lat=50.82776 | long=-0.12485 | directions=| wikidata= | content=}} There is also a small but good beer festival once a year in Hanover. === Northern Brighton === Well off the tourist trail, Brighton's relatively gritty northern sprawl is home to a number of boozers, some rough, others diamonds. * '''Mitre''' (Bond Street) Traditional Harvey's pub, just off the London Road shopping area, with quietly dotty regulars. {{drink | name=Druids Arms | alt= | url=http://www.facebook.com/druidspub| email= | address=79-81 Ditchling Rd, BN1 4SD | lat=50.83186 | long=-0.13445 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 680 596 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-28 | content=Strenuously eccentric pub (the landlord sports a fez!) with cheap beer and Thai food, where the Open Market backs onto the Level }} * {{drink | name=Cobbler's Thumb | alt= | url= | email= | address=New England Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Scruffy, studenty and utterly laid-back. }} {{drink | name=Preston Park Tavern | alt= | url=http://www.prestonparktavern.co.uk/ | email= | address=88 Havelock Rd, BN1 6GF | lat=50.84175 | long=-0.14108 | directions=Havelock Road, near Preston Park Station | phone=+44 1273 330 517 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-27 | content=Gastropub with a good line in ales. }} ===Clubs and musical venues=== * The '''Dome''' and '''Corn Exchange''' are large, neighbouring venues, both architecturally distinguished, being parts of the Royal Pavilion complex. Well known acts are interspersed with more avant garde choices. * '''The Brighton Centre''', on the seafront, is the largest live performance venue in town, although far from the best loved as a building. The programme is mainstream. * '''Tru'''. Large West Street club, popular with stag and hen parties, distinctly less with the so-hip-it-hurts crowd. * '''[http://www.yourfutureisdigital.com/brighton/ Digital]''' is the new name for the Zap Club, a large seafront nightclub purveying cutting-edge sounds. Mostly DJ-based, but such acts as Frankmusic have appeared. '''Brighton Coalition''' and '''Buddha Lounge''' are nearby. * '''[http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/ Komedia]''' in the heart of the North Laine area is a multi-room venue with a wide variety of comedy and music. * '''[http://www.audiobrighton.com Audio / Above Audio]''', 10 Marine Parade. Audio is medium capacity nightclub catering for fairly specialist musical tastes through a particularly large sound system. Above Audio is an award-winning (National Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards) late night bar serving great cocktails and (when offered) good food. Wi-Fi available. * '''[http://www.concorde2.co.uk/ Concorde 2]'''. A medium-sized venue with a busy schedule of live music, a stone's throw from the pier. * '''[http://www.casablancajazzclub.com/ Casablanca]''' (3 Middle St) Scruffy, studenty club offering Jazz, Funk Latin and Disco from DJs and live acts. * '''[http://www.volksclub.co.uk/ Volks]''' (Madeira Drive) Small nightclub offering "underground" music &mdash; appropriately, it is built into a seafront archway. * '''Jazz Place''' (10 Ship Street) Small, basement club specialising in the funky rather than beard-stroking end of the jazz spectrum. The '''Loft''', upstairs in the same building is a more typical club. * '''Funky Fish Club'''.(Madeira Hotel, 19-23 Marine Parade) A sweaty Soul and RnB club where the more mature need not feel uncomfortable. * '''[http://proudcabaretbrighton.com/ Proud Cabaret Brighton]''' (George St. Brighton) * '''[http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/ Green Door Store]''' club and live music venue in the arches beneath the station. * '''[http://thelatest.co.uk/musicbar/ Latest Music Bar]'''. A medium-sized live venue with a varied, generally trendy, bill of fare, just off the seafront. * '''[http://www.verdictjazz.co.uk/ The Verdict]'''. (Edrward Street). A special-purpose Jazz venue and supper club, north of St James's Street. * '''[http://www.brunswickpub.co.uk/ The Brunswick]''' in Holland Rd., Hove is a large pub venue hosting several performances a week of comedy, jazz, funk, soul and cabaret. Ticket prices are generally not much more than £5. * '''The Prince Albert''' 48 Trafalgar Street. One of Brighton's oldest pubs, and an Indie venue (music upstairs) instantly recognisable from its outside mural of the late John Peel, and invaluable early Banksy graffito. * '''[http://www.theranelagh.co.uk/index.html The Ranelagh]''', St.James St/High St. This small pub is an intimate Blues music venue at night, with garden for watching the world pass by. Wi-Fi available. * '''The Greys''' (Southover Street) is a tiny pub venue which only hosts live music occasionally, but is nonetheless worth keeping an eye on because the (mostly acoustic) acts are so well chosen. Advance booking highly advisable. Also respected for its food and drink. * The '''Hope''' (Queen's Road), the '''Fiddler's Elbow '''(Boyce St.), '''The Cobbler's Thumb''' (New England Rd.) and '''The Neptune''' (Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Hove) are other music pubs. ==Sleep== ===Budget=== A general note on hostels in Brighton- research the place you're booking into thoroughly before committing. Some are not meant for travellers although marketed as 'hostels'. Hostelpoint on the seafront in particular has a rough reputation, being overcrowded with junkies and generally unsafe. Spend a couple of quid extra and go for a friendlier place, it's worth it. * {{sleep | name=St Christopher's Brighton Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/brighton-hostels | email= | address=10-12 Grand Junction Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 202035 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=(bookings are taken via the central office, tel: +44 20 7407-1856) Directly next to the National Express coach station, on the seafront and with direct view of Brighton Pier; bed in a &ndash; albeit fairly cramped &ndash; mixed dorm from £16 a night, continental breakfast included; hotel rooms are also available; clean, no curfew, friendly staff. The hostel rooms are directly above a pub so if you are planning on getting some sleep this may not be the best choice for you! }} * {{sleep | name=Grapevine Seafront | alt= | url= | email= | address=75 Middle St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 777717 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Baggies Backpackers | alt= | url= | email= | address=33 Oriental Pl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 733740 | tollfree= | fax= | price= £16 weekdays/£23 weekends| checkin= | checkout= |lastedit=2019-07-31| content=Probably the best hostel in Brighton. A gorgeous and clean backpackers with a warm and friendly vibe. Quite a party place on weekends but things rarely get out of hand within the hostel itself. It's just off the beach, two blocks west from the Old Pier. Look for the i360 eyesore, British Airways' towering (and inarguably phallic) contribution to the Brighton seafront. Accepts a limited number of long-term (2 weeks+) guests, at a reduced rate. Spread over 4-5 floors and not wheelchair accessible. }} * {{sleep | name=Gullivers B&B | alt= | url=http://www.gullivershotel.com/ | email= | address=12a New Steine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 695415 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Right in the city centre, approximately 250 m from Brighton Pier. Double Rooms from £46.25pppn. }} * {{sleep | name=Kipps Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.kipps-brighton.com/ | email= | address=76 Grand Parade | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 604182 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Close to Old Stein, Kipps is a pleasant place to stay with a variety of room sizes (10 share mixed dorm to private rooms). The staff are very helpful and welcoming. }} * {{sleep | name=Home Brighton Backpackers | alt= | url= | email= | address= 33 Richmond Pl, BN2 9NA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 1273 239649 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms from £10 per person per night | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Basic hostel above a (rather nice) pub. Sometimes has a nice vibe, better than a lot of Brighton hostels. Surrounding area can be sketchy at night. Its main selling point is that it is almost never full, which many of the better nearby hostels are in high season. Dorms can get intolerably hot in the summer, insist on a bed opposite one of the small fans. Middle beds are like ovens. }} ===Mid-range=== {{sleep | name=The Brighton Hotel | alt= | url=http://thebrightonhotel.co.uk/ | email=info@thebrightonhotel.com | address=143-145 Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2PQ | lat=50.82262 | long=-0.15437 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 820555 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-06 | content=This Grade II listed hotel is on the seafront directly opposite the Brighton Bandstand. }} * {{sleep | name=Granville Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.granvillehotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=124 Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 326302 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It's right on the seafront, with no other buildings between it and the beach, and so half of its 24 rooms have a great view of the sea. Each room is decorated in a different style - Japanese, Art Deco, Wedgwood and lace, etc. Some of the rooms have built-in Jacuzzis in the en-suite baths. Well-executed breakfasts, including a vegetarian (and optionally vegan) version of a full English breakfast. Seaview rooms start from £108 (price for two people including breakfast); other rooms are £88. All rooms are non-smoking. }} * {{sleep | name= Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel | url=http://www.mercurebrighton.co.uk| email=info@mercurebrighton.co.uk | address = 149 Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 844 815 9061 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content = This grand Victorian beachfront hotel was built back in 1864 and has all the period features. Next to Brighton Pier. Internet access in all rooms. Double rooms from £100 per night. }} * {{sleep | name=New Steine Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.newsteinehotel.com/ | email= | address=10-11 New Steine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 695415, +44 1273 681546 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=New Steine Hotel is right in the heart of Brighton city centre, a few hundred metres from the Pier. The restaurant, the New Steine Bistro has been awarded the AA Breakfast and Dinner Award for outstanding quality and service. Double rooms from £95 per night. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Artist Residence | alt= | url=https://www.artistresidence.co.uk/our-hotels/brighton/ | email= | address=34 Regency Square BN1 2FJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 324302 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £110 | lastedit=2020-07-04 | content=Modern graffiti art decorates this characterful small hotel. Good scores for comfort and service. }} * {{sleep | name=Room With A View | alt= | url=https://www.aroomwithaviewbrighton.com/ | email= | address=41 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1PE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 682885 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £110 | lastedit=2020-08-17 | content=Bright clean B&B in a Regency house on Kemp Town prom. No children under 12 or dogs. }} * {{sleep | name=Paskins | alt= | url=http://www.paskins.co.uk/ | email= | address=18 Charlotte St BN2 1AG | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 601203 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2020-08-17 | content=Smart, Art Deco style B&B; vegan bias but breakfast also offers bacon etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pelirocco | alt=the Peli | url=https://www.hotelpelirocco.co.uk/ | email=info@hotelpelirocco.co.uk | address=10 Regency Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273327055 | tollfree= | checkin=3pm | checkout=noon, options of late check out 1pm or 2pm | price=Singles from £59, doubles from £99 | lastedit=2022-03-22 | content=The original boutique hotel in Brighton, with 19 individually themed rock'n'roll bedrooms. Own cocktail bar with local beers. Art exhibitions. Offer catered wedding receptions and whole hotel hire. Breakfast included when book direct, vegetarian and vegan options. }} ===Splurge=== {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/ | email= | address=Kings Rd | lat=50.821389 | long=-0.147222 | directions= | phone=+44 1273 224300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q5594619 | lastedit=2016-12-12 | content=The only 5-star hotel in Brighton. On the seafront, 200 rooms from £120 a night. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Du Vin | alt= | url=http://www.hotelduvin.com/HotelLanding.aspx?HotelId=3 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 718588 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Close to the Seafront and the pier with a beautiful courtyard entry. This is where the stars stay when in Brighton. Great restaurant as well. Rooms start at around £175 but many would say 'completely worth it for the exclusivity alone'. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal York Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.royalyorkbrighton.co.uk/ | email= | address=Old Steine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 766700 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Boutique Hotel with karaoke, cocktail bar and restaurant rooms start at £150. }} * {{sleep | name=The Claremont | alt= | url=http://www.theclaremont.eu/ | email= | address=Second Ave, Hove | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 735161 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5-star hotel 50 yards from the seafront in Hove. Single £75, double from £125. }} * {{sleep | name=Queen's Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.queenshotelbrighton.com/ | email= | address=1 Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 321222 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Contemporary, fresh and centralcentral Seafront hotel boasting breathtaking Channel views, spacious rooms, swimming pool, steam room, sauna & gym. Free Wi-Fi. Great restaurant menu, extensive wine, cocktail & Champagne list. Enjoy a high quality stay at a sensible rate. Our best prices are available online. }} * {{sleep | name=The Thistle | alt= | url=http://www.thistle.com/hotels/brighton/ | email= | address=Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 871 376 9041 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Has swimming pool, sauna, and spa, as well as an AA awarded restaurant and hotel bar. From £99. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Una | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-una.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 820464 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Singles from £55, up to £375 for their top room | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel Una is tucked away in Regency Square adjacent to the West pier. It's a bit of a secret that is well worth discovering. Excellent website shows all the individual room styles. }} * {{sleep | name=Kemp Townhouse | alt= | url=http://www.kemptownhousebrighton.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1273 681400 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Singles start at £70, and doubles at £90 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Stylish and very comfortable boutique hotel in the heart of Brighton, with a Visit Britain five-star rating. Not the cheapest, but excellent value for affordable luxury }} * {{do | name=Oriental Brighton Bed and Breakfast | alt=B&B and Guesthouse | url=http://www.orientalbrighton.co.uk | email= | address=The Oriental, 9 Oriental Pl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 205050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful bed and breakfast in the heart of Brighton. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Metropole | url=http://www.hilton.co.uk/brightonmet | email= | address=Kings Rd | lat= | long= | directions=on the seafront to the west of the pier | phone = +44 1273 775432 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £100 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | content=Hotel with a distinguished history, much of which is still visible in the reception and dining areas. Positives are large rooms and family-friendly policy that gives 50% discount on second room for kids. Offsetting this is the generally poor maintenance and disappointing service levels. }} * {{sleep | name=Drakes | alt= | url=https://www.drakesofbrighton.com/ | email= | address=43 Marine Parade, Kemptown BN2 1PE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1273 696934 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £150 | lastedit=2020-07-04 | content=Upscale small hotel facing Palace Pier. Stylish rooms, great dining. Assistance dogs only. }} ==Cope== ===Stay safe=== Although Brighton is generally a safe place, like every other big city it has its share of problems. The city centre can get quite rowdy at weekends, and West Street is best avoided after midnight. The sheer volume of people on weekends combined with alcohol consumption make Friday and Saturday nights on this street potentially volatile. However, it is still perfectly possible to have a civilised Friday or Saturday night at one of the venues favoured by locals and sensible tourists. Brighton attracts quite a lot of homeless people, although most of these individuals are harmless. They will likely only ask you for money and, if you refuse, will simply go on to the next person. Drug-users often gather around London Road and the Level, although these places are perfectly safe before dark. Some areas on the outskirts, such as Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb, have a bad reputation, but most tourists would have little reason to visit them anyway, being far removed from the main attractions and cultural venues the city has to offer. As with most LGBT-friendly towns and cities, caution should still be used for same-sex public displays of affection in certain areas, but by-and-large the diversity of Brighton & Hove is celebrated and welcomed. In '''Hove''', '''The Lanes''' and '''North Laine''' areas of the city, same-sex displays of affection will generally go unnoticed and are seen by most residents as acceptable as the norm between men and women. In the '''Kemp Town''' and '''Kemp Town Village''' areas especially, any homophobic abuse towards LGBT visitors would likely be met by residents with outright hostility towards the perpetrator of such abuse. Lifeguards patrol the city's beaches from the end of May until the first weekend in September; signposts on the beach show which areas are covered. In an emergency related to the sea, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. ==Connect== ===Internet=== There are plenty of internet cafes around, prices are usually about £1/hour. ===Wi-Fi=== Free Wi-Fi is reasonably common in Brighton. [http://www.looseconnection.com/brighton/ Loose connection] {{dead link|December 2020}} provides free Wi-Fi in a number of pubs around Brighton. The [https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/brighton-hove-free-wi-fi City of Brighton] provides a list of free hotspots on their website. ;The Lanes : The '''Bath Arms''', a pub in the heart of the Lanes. Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. : The '''Fiddler's Elbow''', a pub near the Lanes, and off West Street. Password from the bar. : The '''Victory Inn''', BN1 1AH. No password required. : The '''Hop Poles''', 13 Middle Street, BN1 1AL. Network name: 2WIRE184. Password from the bar. ;In Kemptown : The '''Ranelagh''', a pub half-way up St. James's Street. Password from the bar. : The '''Sidewinder''', a pub in St. James' Street. : '''Bom-Bane's''', a small café/restaurant/venue/bar (difficult to classify, actually) in George Street in Brighton (not the George Street in Hove!). Password from Jane. : '''Spinelli's''', a café in College Road (off St. George's Road), with a second branch on St James's Street ;Near Brighton Station : The '''Grand Central''', a pub immediately outside Brighton railway station. Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. : The '''Earth & Stars'''. A pub in Church Street down from Queens Road (which is the main road from Brighton Station to the seafront). Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. : The '''Three Jolly Butchers''' (a.k.a. 3jb). Pub in North Road (down from Queens Road). Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. : '''Moksha''', a café in York Place (opposite St. Peter's Church) : '''Taylor Street Baristas''' on Queen's Road (the road that leads from the station to the sea) at the corner of North Road. ;Hanover : The '''Dover Castle''' on Southover Street (corner Islingword Street), a pub (from 11) which also serves coffee, pastries and food from 9AM. ;London Road : The '''Hare & Hounds'''. Pub at Preston Circus. BN1 4JF. Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. ;Western Road : The '''Norfolk Arms''', a pub on the south side of Western Road close to the Brighton/Hove border. No password required. : The '''Robin Hood''', a pub south of Western Road. Password from the bar. ;North Laine : The '''Brighton Tavern''', a gay pub in Gloucester Road. No password required. : The '''Fountainhead''', a Zelgrain pub in North Road. Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. : The '''Eagle''', a pub in North Road. Password from the bar. : '''Riki Tik''', a café/bar at 18a Bond Street, BN1 1RD. No password required. : The '''Mash Tun''' at the corner of Church Street and New Road. Says it has free Wi-Fi but connecting is difficult. ;Hove : The '''Red Lion''', near to the King Alfred Leisure Centre and the seaside. Password from the bar. ==Go next== *[[Lewes]] – this gorgeous medieval town has a castle, as well as '''Glyndebourne Opera House''', a famous opera house, set in beautiful grounds where opera-goers eat gourmet picnics at intervals which can be brought in or ordered from their own catering service. Eleven miles from Brighton and 20 minutes away by train. *[[Dieppe]], France – by ferry from [[Newhaven]] Harbour, about {{mi|9}} east of Brighton. Services are three daily and take around four hours. The service is operated by [https://www.dfds.com/en-gb/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-france/newhaven-dieppe DFDS] *[[Rottingdean]] – Just east of Brighton, with memories of Kipling, Burne-Jones and several other artists. *[[London]] – an hour away via train or 2 hours via coach. *[[Worthing]] – There is no reason you wouldn't want to visit this lovely town. Short journey via train from Brighton Station. {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A23.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[London]] | minorl1=[[Crawley]]/[[Gatwick Airport]] | directionr1=S | minorr1= | majorr1=END | image2=UK_road_A27.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Portsmouth]] | minorl2=[[Shoreham-by-Sea]] | directionr2=E | minorr2=[[Lewes]] | majorr2=[[Eastbourne]] }} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|East Sussex}} {{geo|50.8241|-0.134|zoom=13}} 73rle0317gyazxds2rkfngjwji0gwre 0 5155 4492086 4491387 2022-07-29T03:58:27Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Burnaby banner deer lake park.jpg|caption=View from Deer Lake Park in Burnaby}} '''[https://www.burnaby.ca/Home.html Burnaby]''' is a suburb of [[Vancouver]]. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992. In the first 30 to 40 years after its incorporation, the growth of Burnaby was influenced by its location between expanding urban centres of Vancouver and [[New Westminster]]. It first served as a rural agricultural area supplying nearby markets. Later, it served as an important transportation corridor between Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Interior of [[British Columbia|the Province]]. ==Get in== [[File:Metropolis at Metrotown.jpg|thumb|Metropolis at Metrotown]] Burnaby is well integrated with nearby municipalities. See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By car === '''Highway 1''' (the Trans-Canada highway) is the main thoroughfare in and out of the city. Kingsway, Hastings St and Broadway provide further access from Vancouver, while the Lougheed Highway is main arterial road from [[Coquitlam]] and otherpoints east. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.2375|-122.9573|zoom=12|width=420|height=570}} {{mapshape}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} === By public transit === ==== BC Transit ==== {{listing | name=BC Transit (Central Fraser Valley Transit System) | alt= | url=https://www.bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Lougheed Town Centre station on SkyTrain's Expo Line and Millennium Line | phone=+1-604-854-3232 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-27 | content=Operates bus route 66 between Burnaby and [[Chilliwack]] with stops in [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] and [[Abbotsford]]. Operates multiple times daily. }} ==== TransLink ==== {{listing | name=TransLink | alt= | url=https://www.translink.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-604-953-3333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-27 | content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], Burnaby, [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares. }} * Bus fare to Burnaby is {{translink|1}} ({{translink|faredate}}). Skytrain fare is {{translink|1}} or {{translink|2}} on weekdays (depending on whether you are travelling one or two zones) and {{translink|1}} on weekends and evenings after 6:30PM. * Two SkyTrain rail rapid transit lines operate in Burnaby. The '''Expo line''' connects the city to [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhoods of [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek]] and [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]], and beyond Vancouver to [[New Westminster]] and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. The '''Millennium line''' connects the northern part of the city with [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]] to the west and [[Coquitlam]] and [[Port Moody]] to the east. The approximate travel time from downtown Vancouver to Metrotown (central Burnaby) on Skytrain is 20 minutes. ** Those two SkyTrain lines loop around Burnaby with plenty of stops, but unless you're looking to get to a shopping mall, it will not provide direct access to the city's attractions. It can be used with the buses to get where you want to go, although it will rarely be the fastest way. * Many buses connect Burnaby with Vancouver and its suburbs. Some useful bus routes for getting into Burnaby from Vancouver are: ** R5 Hastings St - express bus service connects downtown Vancouver and Simon Fraser University (SFU) via Hastings St (services Burnaby Heights area) ** 19 - runs between downtown Vancouver and Metrotown station (Expo Line) ** 25 - runs between Brentwood Town Centre station (Millennium Line) and the University of British Columbia (UBC). Stops along the way at Nanaimo station (Expo Line) and King Edward station (SkyTrain's Canada Line). ** 130 - runs between Phibbs Exchange in [[North Vancouver]] and Metrotown station (Expo Line) with stops at Brentwood Town Centre station (Millennium Line) and at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). ** 145 - runs between Production Way station (Expo Line and Millennium Line) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) ** 160 - runs between Kootenay Loop (near the Vancouver and Burnaby border) and [[Port Coquitlam]]. Travels through Burnaby along Hastings St. Also travels into [[Port Moody]] and [[Coquitlam]]. ** 430 - runs between Metrotown station (Expo Line) and Brighouse station (SkyTrain's Canada Line) in [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. Stops along the way at Bridgeport station (Canada Line), which provides direct connections to [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Tsawwassen ferry terminal (bus route 620), [[Vancouver International Airport]], and [[White Rock]]. ** 555 - runs between Lougheed Town Centre station (Expo Line and Millennium Line) and [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] with a stop in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. === By taxi === * {{listing | name=Bel-Air Taxi | alt= | url=https://www.bel-airtaxi.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-433-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Bonny's Taxi | alt= | url=http://bonnystaxi.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-435-6655 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== * {{See|name=Barnet Marine Park|url=https://www.burnaby.ca/explore-outdoors/parks/barnet-marine-park|address=8181 Barnet Rd|lat=49.289581|long=-122.925465|hours=7AM-Dusk|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=This a north-facing shoreline linear park that is a very popular beach destination in the summer. The western end of the park is a dog off leash area (do not set up your picnic in this part of the park, you will be invaded by off-leash labradors who will eat your sandwiches).}} * {{see | name=Burnaby Central Railway | alt= | url=http://burnabyrailway.org | email= | address=120 Willingdon Ave (in Confederation Park) | lat=49.2859 | long=-123.0019 | directions=from Hastings St, head north on Willingdon to Penzance — access and parking is from Penzance Dr | phone=+1 604-291-0922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Su 11AM-5PM Easter through 3rd weekend in October | price=$3.50 (children under 3 are free) per train ride; concession prices are $1 for most drinks, $2 for a hot dog | lastedit=2016-08-13 | content=A great activity if you have kids or are into trains. Ride a miniature train on a two mile journey through the forest, over trestles and into tunnels. Total time is 10-15 minutes. There's also an outdoor model railroad that includes replicas of real rolling stock and engines (Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern), as well as Thomas the Tank Engine. }} * {{see | name=Burnaby Lake Park | alt= | url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/burnaby-lake-regional-park | email= | address=end of Piper Ave | lat=49.245243 | long=-122.958951 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-29 | content=Burnaby's largest lake, a great place to see wild birds. The park has several entrances and parking lots and provides a nice loop trail around the park. There is a seasonal nature center at the Piper Ave entrance and you can often see beaver and muskrat from the Piper Spit. There is a dog off leash park at near by Warner Loat park. }} * {{see | name=Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area | alt= | url=https://www.burnaby.ca/explore-outdoors/parks/burnaby-mountain-conservation-area | email= | address=North of Burnaby | lat=49.280284 | long=-122.933442 | directions=take the Burnaby Mtn Pkw off Hastings, or the 95 B-Line bus to SFU | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-03| content=Enjoy the mountain, water and spectacular views of Greater Vancouver from this green jewel. See the resplendent Rose Gardens, and the collection of Ainu totem pole carvings named the 'Playground of the Gods', representing the goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city [[Kushiro]]. It's known as a mountain biking destination, but you can also find many hiking, and walking trails, picnic areas and a children's playground. All trails are labeled with distances, approximate time, and difficulty, so it's easy to follow a hike that suits time available/ability. See this [http://www.sfu.ca/parking/alternative-transportation/trail-map.html trail map] of the area. }} * {{see | name=Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel | alt=Heritage Village | url=http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca | email= | address=6501 Deer Lake Ave | lat=49.2391 | long=-122.9661 | directions= | phone=+1 604-293-6515 | tollfree= | hours=May-early Sep: Tu-Su 11AM-4:30PM, late Nov-Dec: Tu-Su noon-5PM | price=$6-12 (child/adult), carousel $2 per ride | wikipedia=Burnaby Village Museum | content=Discover Burnaby urban heritage at an authentic turn of the century town and rekindle romance on the restored vintage 1912 carousel. It is staffed by people dressed in period clothes. You can visit the common houses or the many shops, including the Blacksmith and the Chinese Herbalist. There is also a preserved interurban streetcar retired in the 1950s. It is best to go on the weekend since many of the staff are volunteers and the "town" is somewhat emptier during the week. Saturdays are best. }} * {{see | name=Capitol Hill Reservoir Park | url= | email= | address=North Hythe Ave at Dundas St, Capitol Hill | lat=49.286594 | long=-122.99066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-03| content=Amazing views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains. Best sunset viewing spot in town. }} * {{see | name=Central Park | url=https://www.burnaby.ca/explore-outdoors/parks/central-park | email= | address= | lat=49.227627 | long=-123.019602 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-03| content=A 90-hectare urban park oasis that features an award-winning children's playground, pitch and putt golf, and a couple of small ponds shared by ducks and remote-controlled boats. }} * {{see | name=Deer Lake Park | url=https://www.burnaby.ca/explore-outdoors/parks/deer-lake-park | email= | address=Deer Lake Ave | lat=49.2367 | long=-122.9774 | directions=parking is available off of Deer Lake Ave and Sperling Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=Burnaby's hidden gem, an almost circular lake in the middle of the city, offering birdspotting opportunities, great views of Metrotown and miles of shoreline walking. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. The park includes the '''[http://www.burnabyartgallery.ca Burnaby Art Gallery and Century Gardens]''' that exhibit contemporary and historical artwork in a heritage house. }} * Simon Fraser University (SFU), see entry under "Learn" for further details. While there, take a look at the new residential community, UniverCity, just east of the university, that is being modeled as a sustainable community. Also a good spot to start and end hikes around Burnaby mountain. ==Do== * {{do | name=Swangard Stadium | url= | email= | address=3883 Imperial St | lat=49.230828 | long=-123.022429 | directions=Boundary Rd & Kingsway | phone=+1 604-435-7121 (events) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-03| content=Located in picturesque Central Park, Swangard Stadium is home to the BC High School Championships and the former home of the Vancouver Whitecaps. }} * {{do | name=Hiking and mountain biking |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-03-15| content= On the many trails around and on Burnaby Mountain. Also see the [http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Outdoor-Facilities/Mountain-Air-Bike-Skills-Park.html bike skills park] at the base. }} ==Learn== * {{Learn|name=Simon Fraser University (SFU)|url=https://www.sfu.ca/|email=|address=8888 University Dr|lat=49.279622|long=-122.920277|directions=Take R5 Hastings eastbound. The last two stops are at SFU.|phone=+1-778-782-3111|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=On top of Burnaby Mountain, is the Burnaby campus of the smaller of the two large universities in the region. The university offers a variety of degree programs in the arts, sciences, business and education. SFU was constructed in the 1960s, and while some have compared it to a "concrete jungle," most of the campus buildings were designed by renowned British Columbian architect Arthur Erickson, who also designed the Museum of Anthropology and the Walter Koerner Library at UBC SFU's main campus is notable for being one of the few examples of brutalist architecture that is actually visually appealing. Discover the Simon Fraser Gallery, and view Northwest Coast Indian artifacts at the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.}} * {{Learn|name=British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)|url=https://www.bcit.ca/|address=3700 Willingdon Ave|lat=49.251633|long=-123.003628|phone=+1-604-434-5734|tollfree=+1-866-434-1610|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=Considered one of the best technical colleges in Western Canada. It is known for its proactive approach, taking advice from local businesses and industry when designing its programs. The college specializes in technology and trades career preparation (ranging from computer/network administration, project management, marketing, welding, airplane and marine repair, plus others), but also offers a number of evening courses and part-time options.}} ==Buy== * {{Buy|name=The Amazing Brentwood|alt=Brentwood Town Centre / Brentwood Mall|url=https://theamazingbrentwood.com/|email=connect@theamazingbrentwood.com|address=4567 Lougheed Hwy|directions=Adjacent to Brentwood station|lat=49.267358|long=-123.002296|phone=+1-604-298-7314|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=A large retail mall toward the north-west of the city.}} * {{buy | name=Crystal Mall | alt= | url=http://www.thecrystalmall.ca | email= | address=4500 Kingsway | lat=49.228892 | long=-123.004873 | directions=Located about 5 minutes walk north-west of Metrotown station | phone=+1 604-438-6263 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-9PM | price= |lastedit=2022-03-07| content=An Asian mall with mostly Chinese merchants. Crystal Mall is the largest mixed purpose mall in Canada with stores, public market, professional health and education services, Hilton Hotel and residential apartment suites. }} * {{buy | name=Hastings Street | alt= | url=http://www.burnabyheights.com | email= | address= | lat=49.281064 | long=-123.012631 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=For those who enjoy the traditional street front shopping with some local flavour, includes an enticing mix of fine dining, cafes and specialty shops. Look for delis selling delicious cheeses, meats, and baked goods. }} * {{Buy|name=The City of Lougheed|alt=Lougheed Mall|url=https://thecityoflougheed.com/shopping-and-dining/|email=shopping@thecityoflougheed.com|address=9850 Austin Rd|directions=Adjacent to Lougheed Town Centre station|lat=49.251064|long=-122.895827|phone=+1-604-421-2882|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=Located just west of the Burnaby-Coquitlam municipal border, the mall and surrounding buildings are a significant retail area. The mall features over 170 stores including a large drug store (London Drugs), a Bay, Wal-Mart, and Safeway, as well as a large food court.}} * {{Buy|name=Metropolis at Metrotown|url=https://metropolisatmetrotown.com/en/|address=4700 Kingsway|directions=Adjacent to Metrotown station|lat=49.226792|long=-123.000452|phone=+1-604-438-4715|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=Metropolis is the second largest Western Canadian mall, behind West Edmonton Mall. Areas to the north and west of the mall are also major retail areas.}} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Hart House on Deer Lake | alt= | url=https://www.harthouserestaurant.com/ | email= | address=6664 Deer Lake Avenue | lat=49.238373 | long=-122.966413 | directions= | phone=+1 604-298-4278 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=An idyllic lakefront heritage estate, Hart House invites you to retreat from the city pace and enjoy the best in food and wine. Renowned for its culinary excellence, tranquil setting, and friendly service. }} * {{eat | name=Anton's Pasta | alt= | url=https://antonspastabar.com/ | email= | address=4260 Hastings Street | lat=49.280892 | long=-123.009814 | directions= | phone = +1 604-299-6636 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=Another crowd favourite. They serve huge dishes of pasta for around $14. }} * {{Eat|name=Burnaby Heights area|directions=Hastings St, around Willingdon and Gilmore|lastedit=2022-03-07|content=Delis, bakeries, and cafes are found along the Burnaby Heights area.. There is a deli/bakery/cafe next to Anton's that is a neighbourhood favourite.}} * {{eat | name=Cockney Kings Fish & Chips | alt= | url=https://cockneykings.ca | email= | address=6574 E Hastings Street | lat=49.280048 | long=-122.966598 | directions= | phone=+1 604-291-1323 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-8PM, F 11AM-9PM, Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-8PM | price=From $10 |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=A favourite amongst the locals and voted best in town for some 9 years running, Cockney Kings has been recognized in ''The British Columbian'' newspaper and ''The Georgia Straight'' as one of the best fish & ship shops in the province. Friendly staff and polite service, and they even wrap their take out in newspaper, just like the old days in England! All you can eat fish & chips is available Monday through Wednesday for only $9.50. You might even see singer Michael Bublé or some Vancouver Canucks alumni, who drop in from time to time to get their fix. }} * {{eat | name=Diamond Alumni Centre | alt= | url=https://www.sfu.ca/mecs/burnaby/diamond-alumni-centre.html | email= | address= | lat=49.280979 | long=-122.916645 | directions= | phone=+1 778-782-4794 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=SFU Burnaby Mtn. Great food served in a room with an amazing view. Only open for lunch and reservations are recommended. Great prices, partly because it's university subsidized. }} * {{eat | name=Saffron | alt= | url=https://www.saffroncuisine.ca/ | email= | address=5-4300 Kingsway | lat=49.231107 | long=-123.008533 | directions= | phone=+1 604-436-5559 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=Suite 5, 4300 Kingsway. An Indian restaurant with a contemporary decor, near Metrotown. Excellent Indian food at about $11–15 a plate. }} * {{eat | name=Tom Yum Thai | alt= | url= | email= | address=4010 East Hastings Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 604-677-1489 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-27| content=A Thai restaurant serving excellent food at low prices but in an unappealing decor. }} * {{eat | name=X-site Bar and Grill | alt= | url=https://www.xsitegrillandbistro.com/ | email= | address=4625 Hastings St | lat=49.281182 | long=-122.999214 | directions= | phone=+1 604-298-7483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content= A favourite of SFU students. Known for cheap food and drinks and good specials throughout the week. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hop and Vine | alt= | url= | email= | address=1601 Burnwood Drive | lat=49.269701 | long=-122.946307 | directions= | phone=+1 604-421-1092 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving great pub food, some of the most tasty burgers in pizza in town, while the beer selection could be better, the outdoor patio is perfect for a drink during summer. }} * {{drink | name=Keg Steakhouse and Bar | alt= | url=https://kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/burnaby | email= | address=4510 Still Creek Dr | lat=49.259709 | long=-123.001889 | directions= | phone=+1 604-294-4626 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Great place to enjoy quality steaks amongst good company. Decorated in tasteful, darker tones, it's an ideal place to enjoy an intimate dinner. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Accent Inn | url=https://www.accentinns.com/locations/burnaby-hotel/ | email= | address=3777 Henning Drive | lat=49.264154 | long=-123.022297 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=A 3½-star hotel that features hundreds of hanging flower baskets, a fitness room, as well as a jacuzzi and sauna. All rooms have kitchenettes, private baths, AC and the beds feature the highest standard of mattress available in Canada. Wireless internet also available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Vancouver | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrvmhf-hilton-vancouver-metrotown/ | email= | address=6083 McKay Avenue | lat=49.228867 | long=-123.004367 | directions= | phone=+1 604-438-1200 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=noon | price= | content=Choose from a mountain or a city view. The hotel has a 16,000-sq-ft convention centre; fitness facility, and pool. }} * {{sleep | name=Executive Hotel Burnaby | url=https://www.executivehotelburnaby.com/ | email=reservationsb@executivehotels.net | address=4201 Lougheed Hwy | lat=49.267578 | long=-123.010614 | directions= | phone=+1-604-298-2010 | tollfree=+1-800-590-3932 | fax= | hours= | price=$96-384 | checkin= | checkout= |lastedit=2022-03-11| content=Deluxe suites are extremely comfortable, offering spacious living areas, jacuzzi bathtubs, fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. Service is attentive and friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Midtown | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/burnaby/yvrbm/hoteldetail | email=reservations@himetrotown.ca | address=4405 Central Blvd | lat=49.226362 | long=-123.004124 | directions= | phone=+1 604-438-1881 | tollfree=+1-877-323-1177 | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content=Children under 12 stay and eat free. }} * {{sleep | name=Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre | alt=Grand Villa Casino | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrdb-delta-hotels-burnaby-conference-centre/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 | email=deltaburnaby@deltahotels.com | address=4331 Domimion St | lat=49.256744 | long=-123.007304 | directions=Near Canada Way and Willingdon | phone=+1 604-453-0750 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$99-200 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Plus Kings Inn | url=http://www.bestwesternkingsinn.com/ | email= | address=5411 Kingsway | lat=49.224388 | long=-122.985921 | directions= | phone = +1 604-438-1383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM |lastedit=2022-03-11| content= }} ==Cope== Local semi-weekly newspapers are the Burnaby Now and the Burnaby News Leader. ==Go next== Burnaby is well located if you want to move onto to other spots in Greater Vancouver. Nearby destinations include: * Hiking, skiing and outdoor opportunities abound in the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]], 30 minutes away on Highway 1. * Visit a Buddhist temple or see the historic village of Steveston in [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. * [[White Rock]], with its long stretch of beach, is 45 minutes south near the U.S. border. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Nanaimo]] | minorl1='''[[Vancouver]]''' | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[New Westminster]] | image2=BC-7.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2='''[[Vancouver]]''' | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr2=[[Coquitlam]] | image3=Translinkexpo.svg | imagesize3=22 | caption3=Expo Line | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vancouver/City Centre|Vancouver City Centre]] | minorl3=[[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|Commercial Dr-Hastings Park]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] | minorr3=[[New Westminster]] | image4=Translinkmillennium.svg | imagesize4=22 | caption4=Millennium Line | directionl4=W | majorl4=END | minorl4=[[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|Commercial Dr-Hastings Park, Vancouver]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Coquitlam]] | minorr4=[[Port Moody]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Vancouver eastern suburbs}} {{Geo|49.266667|-122.966667}} 5gmklpbrhtbiqyw4s4unswd08tp499f 0 5341 4492036 4457361 2022-07-29T02:03:18Z Ground Zero 1423298 Various clean up and copyedits, [[WV:TDF]], [[wv:$]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Øresund Coast Wikivoyage banner.jpg}} '''Øresund Coast''' is on [[Zealand]] in [[Denmark]]. ==Understand== The Øresund Coast is limited by Helsingør Freeway (E55/E47) to the west and stretches from Tårbæk in the south to Humlebæk in the north. The fashionable Strandvejen runs along the coast through a number of towns and neighborhoods including from south to north Tårbæk, Skodsborg, Trørød, Vedbæk, Rungsted, Hørsholm, Usserød, Kokkedal, Nivå and Humlebæk. ==Get in== The coastline is well connected by the motorway E47/E55 from the Danish border town [[Elsinore]] in the north and [[Copenhagen]] in the south. Rail connects the area as well to Copenhagen and the Swedish border city [[Helsingborg]] (on the other side of the coast). Trains leave every 20 minutes. It takes 30 minutes from Copenhagen. [http://rungsted-havn.dk Rungsted marina] is well equipped. DKK 150 for a medium sized boat per day. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|55.87261|12.54227|zoom=11|height=600|width=600}} The Øresudstog train operates between Copenhagen Airport, the Copenhagen city center, and [[Elsinore]] at least every twenty minutes during the day. Many trains do not stop at all stations en route; in particular, Vedbæk, Skodsborg, and Klampenborg are generally only served by trains that terminate at Nivå. After the evening rush hour, trains call at all stops until midnight. There is generally no service between 00:00 and 05:00, except for an hourly train on weekends. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at all stations or 7-Eleven kiosks inside station buildings. Kokkedal serves as a coastal bus hub, though most routes are linked to Copenhagen, Lyngby, or Elsinore. The 150S bus is a particularly convenient route to Hørsholm, which lies just west of the train line. ==See== ===North of Hørsholm=== [[Image:DKLoisiana.jpg|thumb|250px|park at Louisina]] * {{see | name=Louisiana Museum of Modern Art | alt= | url=https://www.louisiana.dk/ | email= | address=Gammel Strandvej 13, Humlebæk | lat=55.96938 | long=12.54233 | directions=a train from [[Copenhagen]] to Humlebæk takes about 30 min; the museum is within 15 min walking distance from the train station in Humlebæk | phone=+45 49190719 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–22:00, Sa Su 11:00-18:00, M closed | price=Adults 125 kr, students 110 kr, under 18 years free. A [https://www.dsb.dk/en/travelling-in-the-cities/combined-museum-and-return-tickets/ combined ticket] including entrance and a return train ticket is available for 210 kr | lastedit=2017-09-17 | content=It has an old park, is located right on the coast and has a view of Sweden across the sound. You can have a picnic in the park. Louisiana has a permanent collection, changing exhibitions of art and films, concerts, a children’s wing, a sculpture park, a cafe, a museum shop that sells books, reproductions, posters, postcards, etc. The collection include works of Arp, Francis Bacon, Calder, Dubuffet, Max Ernst, Sam Francis, Giacometti, Kiefer, Henry Moore, Picasso, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Take a walk just outside museum. At the main road leading to Copenhagen (south) and Helsingør (north) is an old church with a large cemetery, set along a ravine with extraordinary vegetation. }} * {{see | name=Nivaagaards Malerisamling | alt= | url=http://www.nivaagaard.dk/en/ | email= | address=Gammel Strandvej 2 | lat=55.92711 | long=12.51092 | directions=Nivå | phone=+45 49141017 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Museum with paintings of Rembrandt, Eckersberg, Købke. }} * {{see | name=Krogerupskovene | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.97224 | long= 12.52501 | directions=Humlebæk | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Forest preserve interspersed with farms, an organic food shop, and Krogerup Folk High School. Plenty of paths for walking/jogging. Extremely secluded feeling compared to the rest of the coast. }} ===Hørsholm=== [[Image:BlixenMuseum.jpg|thumb|Karen Blixen museum]] * {{see | name=Old Hørsholm | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.87459 | long=12.50613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cluster of pretty yellow buildings by the local church is what remains of the old Hørsholm city. The old town bordering the part and church is home to a cluster of museums, as well as the old vicarage, the chevallier homes and the Freedom statue by French artist N.H. Jardin }} * {{see | name=Hørsholm Church | alt=Hørsholm Kirke | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.87538 | long=12.50023 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The church is on the grounds at what used be one the country's finest palaces, but it had fallen into disuse and was torn down in 1810, the old park surrounding the unusual and picturesque church still has many visible remains of the old palace gardens, and the palace's old Baptismal font is still inside the church. }} *{{see | name=Hørsholm Egns Museum | alt=Hørsholm Museum of local history, | url=https://museumns.dk/besoeg/udstillingssteder/hoersholm-museum/ | email= | address=Sdr. Jagtvej 2 | lat=55.87523 | long=12.50282 | directions=Hørsholm | phone=+45 4586 0711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{see | name=Fuglsanghus | alt=Hørsholm Munipal Exhibition Hall | url=http://kultur.horsholm.dk/left_Fuglsanghus | email= | address=Gl. Hovedgade 2 | lat= | long= | directions=Hørsholm | phone=+45 4586 2469 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Karen Blixen Museum | alt= | url=https://blixen.dk | email= | address=Rungsted Strandvej 111 | lat=55.88343 | long=12.54343 | directions=Rungsted | phone=+45 45 57 10 57 | tollfree= | hours=May-Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Oct-Apr: W-F 113:00-16:00, Sa Su 11:00-16:00 | price=45 kr | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Museum dedicated to Karen Blixen (pen name Isak Dinesen) located in the house where she lived most of her life, and where she died (her grave is under a tree in the garden). }} *{{see | name=Hørsholm Mølle | url= | email= | address=Ved Møllen 8 | lat=55.87722 | long=12.49567 | directions=Hørsholm | phone=+45 45 76 55 08 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=North Sealand Veteran Train, Rungsted remise | alt= | url=http://www.veterantoget.dk/vaerkstederne/rungsted.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W nights after 19:00, and Sa afternoon from about 13:00, call first | price= | content=Visit the train enthusiasts. }} ===South of Hørsholm=== ==Do== [[Image:RungstedMarina.jpg|thumb|marina]] * {{do | name=Kokkedal Golfklub | alt= | url=http://www.kokkedalgolf.dk/ | email= | address= | lat=55.90308 | long= 12.51733 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Rungsted Golfklub | alt= | url=http://www.rungstedgolfklub.dk/ | email=info@rungstedgolfklub.dk | address=Vestre Stationsvej 16 | lat=55.88134 | long=12.53125 | directions= | phone=+45 45863444 | tollfree= | fax=+45 45865770 | hours= | price=575 kr | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Krogerup Avlsgård | address=Krogerupvej 13 | lat=55.97354 | long=12.53483 | directions=Humlebæk | content=An outpost of organic food supplier Aarstiderne, organic vegetables are sold out of the barn, usually self-service, during the day. On weekends a store opens with prepared food and craft items. The store holds festivals on occasion (especially harvesttime and Christmas) with hot food and drink and fun for all ages. A prime destination for schoolchildren on class trips.}} ==Eat== The area has numerous restaurants, especially pricey ones. Most are situated around the harbour areas along the coast. Most exciting is Rungsted Havn with quite a few restaurants and a very lively harbour life, especially on warmer days. There are also a few places around Vedbæk Havn. Cheaper places are found further away from the coast, try Hørsholm for a selection. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Appetitten | url= | email= | address=Usserød Kongevej 37, Hørsholm | lat=55.89355 | long=12.49325 | directions= | phone=+45 7217 0102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Large sandwich 45 kr | content=Serves bagels, salats, sandwiches and ice cream. }} * {{eat | name=Center Grill | url= | email= | address=Humlebæk Center, Humlebæk | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza, burger, sandwiches -- comparable to stands in Copenhagen proper, but with slightly lower prices. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Burger House | url=http://www.pizzariaburgerhouse.dk/ | email=info@pizzariaburgerhouse.dk | address=Hovedgaden 37B, Hørsholm | lat=55.87936 | long=12.49780 | directions= | phone=+45 4586 4313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-00:00 | price=Pizzas 48-70 kr | content=Serves pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, chicken. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Shanghai | url=http://www.restaurant-shanghai.dk/ | email= | address=Christianshusvej 4E, Hørsholm | lat=55.90117 | long=12.47757 | directions= | phone=+45 4578 5888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Evening buffet 98 kr (F-Su 118 kr), mains 65-99 kr | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ====Rungsted Havn==== * {{eat | name=Café Crostini | url=http://www.crostini.dk/ | email=crostini@crostini.dk | address=Rungsted Havn 16 | lat=55.88493 | long=12.54559 | directions= | phone=+45 4576 0963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 110-188 kr, three course menu 265 kr | content=Limited menu, mostly pastas and burgers. But a nice place both in and out. }} * {{eat | name=Den Hvide Elefant | url=http://www.denhvideelefant.dk/ | email= | address=Rungsted Havn 38 | lat=55.88537 | long=12.54774 | directions= | phone=+45 4579 0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16:00-22:00 | price=Mains 99-169 kr | content=Thai cuisine, with at least some dishes tasting like in Thailand, especially if you ask them to make it spicy. Cozy atmosphere, even though it is a bit tucked away from the lively harbour front. The dishes are small, so you might have to order three mains for a couple. }} * {{eat | name=Lastrummet | url=http://www.lastrummet.dk/?id=253879 | email= | address=Rungsted Havn 28 | lat=55.88505 | long=12.54627 | directions= | phone=+45 4576 9099 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 110-198 kr | content=Limited menu. }} * {{eat | name=No. 22 Bistro | url=http://www.no22bistro.dk/ | email=no22bistro@live.dk | address=Rungsted Havn 22 | lat=55.88492 | long=12.54596 | directions= | phone=+45 4576 0608 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch courses from 68 kr, three course evening menu 338 kr | content=Danish cuisine. The most up-market harbour front restaurant at Rungsted Havn. }} * {{eat | name=Nokken | url=http://www.nokken.dk/ | email=nokken@nokken.dk | address=Rungsted Havn 44 | lat=55.88575 | long=12.54806 | directions= | phone=+45 4557 1314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-16:00, kitchen closed 15:30-18:00 and after 22:00 | price=Mains 175-185 kr, tasting menu 495 kr | content=Stylish restaurant in nice surroundings. Danish cuisine. The menu is nothing special, the wine card is extensive. The food is ok, but overall the place struggles to live up to its pretensions as a gourmet restaurant. }} ====Other places==== * {{eat | name=Bolettes Gæstebud | alt= | url=http://bolettes-gaestebud.dk/ | email=a.haarbye@post.tele.dk | address=Gl. Strandvej 7, Humlebæk | lat=55.97145 | long=12.54358 | directions= | phone=+45 4919 4500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Kitchen Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00, 18:00-21:00, Su 12:00-15:00 | price=Three-course menu 298 kr | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nautilus Vedbæk Havn | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-nautilus.dk/ | email=info@restaurant-nautilus.dk | address=Vedbæk Strandvej 356 | lat=55.85013 | long=12.56984 | directions=S-train to Vedbæk Station, then walk 700 m southeast; or take bus 193 from Vedbæk Station to Vedbæk Havn Stop, then walk 100 m southeast | phone=+45 4566 1882 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From 12:00, kitchen closed 16:00-17:30 | price=Mains 99-249 kr | content=View of the harbour and Øresund. The prices are not too bad for this location, but the menu will suit guests who like to eat in cafes best. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Mikkelgaard | url=http://www.mikkelgaard.dk/ | email=mikkelgaarden@mail.dk | address=Rungsted Strandvej 302 | lat=55.91119 | long=12.52430 | directions= | phone=+45 4576 6313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00, 16:00-22:00; Su 12:00-15:00 | price=Three-course menu 395 kr | content=Restaurant in a small, old manor with a view of Øresund. Serves interesting menus without being very sophisticated. }} * {{eat | name=Trekosten | alt= | url=http://www.trekosten.dk/ | email= | address=Nivå Strandpark 29, Nivå | lat=55.93946 | long=12.52897 | directions=on the marina, at the end of the pier | phone=+45 4914 0555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Apr, ca Th-Sa and Su lunch the rest of the year, lunch 12:00-15:30, dinner 17:30-21:00 | price=Lunch around 70 kr (the big lunch platter is 118 kr), dinner main courses around 170 kr | content=With a great view over the sea of Øresund. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=La Vela | alt= | url=http://www.la-vela.dk/ | email=la-vela@la-vela.dk | address=Vedbæk Strandvej 362 | lat=55.85084 | long=12.56917 | directions=S-train to Vedbæk Station, then walk 600 m southeast; or take bus 193 from Vedbæk Station to Vedbæk Havn Stop, then walk 100 m south | phone=+45 4566 1843 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 18:00-00:00, kitchen closes at 22:00 | price=Three course menu 375 kr, mains 245-298 kr | content=Restaurant in old farm house with sea view. Italian cuisine. Interior, style, service and choice of food ingredients worthy of a gourmet restaurant, but the design of the dishes and quality of cooking falls behind what can be expected from a restaurant at this price level. }} * {{eat | name=Tårbæk Kro | alt= | url=http://www.taarbaekkro.dk/ | email=katehjort@gmail.com | address=Tårbæk Strandvej 102 | lat=55.78790 | long=12.59475 | directions=S-train to Klampenborg Station, then walk 500 m northeast; or you can take bus 388 from Klampenborg Station to Strandvejen/Dyrehavevej Stop, then walk 100 m east | phone=+45 3963 0096 | tollfree= | fax=+45 3963 5096 | hours=11:00-21:45 | price=Lunch platter 185 kr, mains 185-235 kr | content=Restaurant at Tårbæk harbour with seating both in and out. Spacious, bright and elegant interior, but the exterior is a bit worn. French cuisine with focus on seafood and soup. The place also has a separate inn offering Danish cuisine. }} ==Drink== ===Bars=== The nightlife along the Øresund coast is rather limited. There are some neighbourhood bars near the shopping areas in Humlebæk, Kokkedal, Nivå and Hørsholm. These are of limited interest for travellers unless you are really thirsty. *{{drink | name=Submarina Nightclub | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vedbæk | lat= 55.8502075 | long=12.5689162 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Cafes=== * {{drink | name=Café Rosenhusen | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vedbæk Strandvej 378 | lat=55.85193 | long=12.56845 | directions= | phone=+45 4566 2040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-21:00 | price= | content=Great location for a coffee or beer on a sunny day. But the service and even more so the food are terrible. }} ==Sleep== The area has very limited accommodations with only two hotels to choose between. More can be found in nearby [[Helsingør]] or [[Hillerød]]. Or [[Copenhagen]] a bit further away can be used as a base for exploring the Øresund Coast * {{sleep | name=Humlebæk Bed & Breakfast | alt= | url= | email= | address=Humlebæk Strandvej 143 | lat=55.95253 | long=12.52675 | directions= | phone=+45 4070 0820 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=550 kr | content=By the beach with private access and parking. 30 m² apartment with living area, dining area and sleeping area. It has TV, fridge, stove and kitchen appliances. King size bed, children's double bunk bed and baby weekend. }} * {{sleep | name=Skodsborg Kurhotel and Spa | alt= | url=http://skodsborg.dk/en/ | email=info@skodsborg.dk | address=Skodsborg Strandvej 139 | lat=55.81964 | long=12.57421 | directions=S-train to Klampenborg Station, then bus 388 to Strandmølle Kro Stop, then walk 100 m north | phone=+45 4558 5800 | tollfree= | fax=+45 4558 5810 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from 1,685 Kr including breakfast | content=The hotel is in historical buildings, which have been the royal summer residence for some years during the mid-19th century. Access to fitness centre and swimming pools included in the room price. Spa treatments available against surcharge. Rooms with TV, radio, Internet, trouser press, hairdryer and desk. Restaurant and café. Rooms and food quality are great, surroundings are beautiful and quiet, but the spa is seen better elsewhere. }} * {{sleep | name=Vedbæk Quality Hotel Marina | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.no/hotels/hotel?language=en&hotel=DK008&promo=gglocal | email=q.marina@choice.dk | address=Vedbæk Strandvej 391 | lat=55.85066 | long=12.56808 | directions=S-train to Vedbæk Station, then walk 600 m southeast | phone=+45 4589 1711 | tollfree= | fax=+45 4589 1722 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles around 1,500 kr, often discounted in the weekend | content=Very quiet location across the street from the beach. There are lots of sports and recreational opportunities in the area. Rooms with free internet, trouser press and iron. Some also with safe and fridge. Conference rooms, table tennis, table football, billiards, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness available. Rooms are bright but the decor is uninspired. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Copenhagen]] is just south of the Øresund Coast. {{routebox-2 | image1=Tabliczka E47.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1=[[Helsingør]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Copenhagen]] | minorr1=[[Nivå]] | image2=Tabliczka E55.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=Changes into [[Image:Tabliczka E4.svg|18px]] | minorl2=[[Helsingør]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Copenhagen]] | minorr2=[[Nivå]] }} {{geo|55.87261|12.54227|zoom=11}} {{IsPartOf|North Zealand}} {{usableruralarea}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Hørsholm Municipality|rel=y}} qr8ostwu0d3hrse55njivtrust8amwa 0 5778 4491937 4467655 2022-07-28T18:30:37Z Jemmyfour 2273826 /* Splurge */ Added listing for Excellence Playa Mujeres – Adults Only All Inclusive - Added Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort to the Sleep section. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cancún banner Praia Delfines.jpg}} '''[http://cancun.travel/en Cancún]''' is a popular Caribbean tourist destination on the northeast tip of [[Mexico]]'s Yucatán Peninsula, in [[Quintana Roo]], which also is called the Mexican Caribbean. Next to 22 km (14 miles) of beaches, you'll find a wide variety of resorts, spas, clubs, and malls. Peak season in Cancún tends to run from December to April. Airfare and hotel prices increase dramatically during these times, while dropping in the (northern hemisphere) summer and early autumn months. Late June is especially hot, so come prepared or try the off season. Hurricanes can be a major threat in late (northern hemisphere) summer and autumn. ==Understand== [[File:Cancun 2.JPG|thumb|300px|El Mirador beach]] Resting on the northeast corner of the Mexican Caribbean, Cancún, now a city of over 700,000 inhabitants, did not exist before the 1970s. It was a tourist project started at that time by the Mexican government in a sparsely inhabited, pristine area. Since then it has grown to become a big city and one of the premier beach resort destinations in the world. It is composed of fourteen miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7", home of the Mayan archaeological wonders, turquoise seas, a bountiful underwater world, and world-class vacation amenities. It is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World ("El Mundo Maya"). Mayan temples and ritual sites are everywhere, some smothered by lush jungle, others easily accessible. Cancun consists of two very distinct and separated areas. One of these is the Hotel Zone, entirely built around the tourist industry. It abounds with all-inclusive mega hotels with stunning Caribbean beaches. Stay here only if you don't mind spending your vacation with many other tourists. This area is basically a Mexican clone of Florida, with not much of a difference, besides the water here being the Caribbean. Downtown Cancún in contrast is a pure Mexican city, though it has very wide roads designed for cars, no real center to speak of, and is overall quite unremarkable, given its lack of any history before the 1970s. Do not expect to see Mexican historical culture here; instead, it's modern Mexico with many restaurants, North American fast food chains, shopping centers, markets and clubs. Unfortunately, the downtown area also has no beach access. Due to this, Cancun is very much a tourist town, with tourists and the beautiful beaches completely separated from real Cancunians. If you find this setup unappealing, you should probably skip Cancun altogether and go to [[Playa del Carmen]] or [[Puerto Vallarta]] instead, where locals and the beaches are in the same area. Those mostly seeking beaches and scuba diving, or who are a bit adventurous, can easily find rooms on equally beautiful and less crowded beaches along the coast just an hour or two south of Cancún. Some Spanish language skills may aid in finding better deals. You can rent a car, or take the bus to Puerto Morelos (about 20 min) or Tulum (1 hr). Playa del Carmen (45 min, M$80 ([[Mexico#Currency|pesos]]) is between the two. Taxis are also available. Those looking for a base of operations who want good or luxury hotels and the advantages of urban life but prefer more local flavor may wish to stay in the Yucatan's main city of [[Mérida_(Mexico)|Mérida]]. Many international flights in to Cancún continue on after a stop to Mérida's International Airport. === Climate === {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh = 28.4 | febhigh = 29.4 | marhigh = 30.7 | aprhigh = 32.2 | mayhigh = 33.5 | junhigh = 33.7 | julhigh = 34.3 | aughigh = 34.8 | sephigh = 33.7 | octhigh = 31.6 | novhigh = 29.8 | dechigh = 28.6 | janlow = 19.8 | feblow = 20.3 | marlow = 21.0 | aprlow = 22.6 | maylow = 23.9 | junlow = 24.7 | jullow = 24.8 | auglow = 24.6 | seplow = 24.3 | octlow = 23.3 | novlow = 21.9 | declow = 20.5 | janprecip = 104.6 | febprecip = 49.5 | marprecip = 44.1 | aprprecip = 41.2 | mayprecip = 86.9 | junprecip = 138.3 | julprecip = 77.9 | augprecip = 87.5 | sepprecip = 181.9 | octprecip = 271.9 | novprecip = 130.3 | decprecip = 86.1 | description = Source: [http://smn.cna.gob.mx/climatologia/Normales5110/NORMAL23155.TXT Servicio Meteorológico Nacional] {{dead link|December 2020}}. See weather forecast at [http://smn.cna.gob.mx/mapa_tiempo/pronosticoEdo/pronostico_quintana_roo.jpg Servicio Meteorológico Nacional] {{dead link|December 2020}}}} The climate in Cancún is tropical, with consistent hot and humid weather throughout the year, and very warm sea temperatures. You can expect a gentle breeze from the ocean to keep you comfortable. Temperatures reach their peak around May, and you may notice the extreme heat as you travel inland. Prepare for trips to archeological sites: wear light clothing, stay cool, and rest often. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{listing | type=go | name=Cancún International Airport | alt={{IATA|CUN}} | url=http://www.asur.com.mx/es/aeropuertos/cancun/pasajeros-cancun.html | email= | address= | lat=21.036667 | long=-86.876944 | directions=It is about {{km|10}} from the hotel strip and {{km|16}} southwest of downtown. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cancún International Airport | image=CUNterminal3.jpg | wikidata=Q641967 | content=It is Mexico's second busiest airport. One of Cancún's best features is its transport links, as most major air carriers in North, Central, and South America, and Europe offer services to Cancún.}} For international flights you may get a better fare flying to [[Mexico City]]. From there you can take a separate flight to Cancún. ==== Airlines flying to Cancun==== *'''Terminal 1 (Gates 1-7A in the Charter Terminal):''' Chartered flights typically arrive to and depart from Terminal 1. They can also be at Terminals 2 or 3 instead. Check with the tour/travel agency or the airline as to where to check in for the return flight home. With Terminal 4 operational (see below) plans are underway to decide to either reconstruct or close Terminal 1 which would be more changes in the future. *'''Terminal 2:''' *Concourse A (Gates A1-A9 in the octagonal shaped satellite structure): Flights from Canada: Sunwing. Flights from the USA: Alaska Airlines. Flights from Europe: Arkefly, EdelWeiss, Eurowings, Enerjet, JetAirFly, Neos, Orbest, Thomson, TUIfly. From South and Central America: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca and Copa Airlines *Concourse B (Gates B1-B22 in the main building): Domestic with: [http://www.volaris.com Volaris/Volaris Costa Rica], (to/from Cozumel); [http://www.magnicharters.com.mx Magnicharters], [https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en Viva Aerobús] from Monterrey, Mexico City and other cities in Mexico. International flights from Havana with Cubana de la Aviacion. *'''Terminal 3 (Gates C0-C26):''' flights from the USA & Canada: Air Canada, American Airlines,Delta Air Lines, Dynamic Airways, JetBlue, Spirit, United Airlines and Apple Vacations charter flights. Flights from Europe & Russia: British Airways, Evelop, Pullmantur, Neos, Nordwind and Wamos *'''Terminal 4 (Gates 53-68):''' Opened October 2017, which serves as a terminal for: [http://www.aeromexico.com Aeroméxico], Air France, Lufthansa, Air Transat, Gol, WestJet, Condor, Southwest Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines *'''FBO Terminal:''' [https://www.mayair.com.mx/ MAYAir] (to/from Cozumel & Merida); Mayan Island Air, Tropic Air (Belize City); general aviation and private executive flights. The new FBO Terminal is now next to Terminal 3. Note: Some of the above airlines operate seasonally, usually during the winter months in the northern hemisphere, or as charters while others operate more regularly year round. Chartered flights are typically booked through a tour operator or travel agency and not through the airline directly. The above can be subject to change and always mind the information given to you by the airline with your ticket and boarding pass, as well as the information provided by the airport online and via the information boards. Gates are assigned only minutes prior to arrival. ==== Inside the airport==== Unless you are looking for a timeshare, free meal or looking to burn hours of travel time and money on your vacation, do NOT stop to chit-chat with anyone about booking tours and such. There is plenty of time for that after you get settled in. After you clear customs inspection (the red or green light baggage inspection), do not give your bags to anybody offering to carry them. Be sure to pass the customs before looking for money exchange - for example inside customs zone in Cancún they offer rates that are much lower than even greediest street vendors ask. In the Terminal 2 is a Santander ATM with a relatively low withdrawal fee of M$35 (Dec 2021). ====Ground transport from the airport==== <u>By bus</u> There are buses to downtown [[Cancún]] bus station and to [[Playa del Carmen]] bus station. Buses will also drop people off at the crossroads for [[Puerto Morelos]], where there will be taxis waiting. '''[http://www.ado.com.mx ADO]''' is the main long distance inter-city bus carrier in the Yucatan Peninsula. They offer regular bus service from all terminals to downtown Cancun and to Playa del Carmen. At Terminal 1, the bus stop is on your left when you exit the terminal. The "airport bus station" is in the bus parking lot outside the domestic arrivals doors at Terminal 2. For international arrivals you turn right, after coming out of the building and walk across to the other side of the building. At Terminal 3 it's a right turn from outside the arrivals doors and past 'Air Margaritaville' (formerly 'Coconuts Welcome Bar') hut. At terminal 4, bus tickets for ADO are '''sold for five times the usual price.''' It is better to buy the ticket online or walk to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to save 400 pesos. From the airport to Cancun, ADO charges M$98 (Jan 2022) and goes every 20-30 minutes. Departures are from 8:00 until about 23:30. <u>Prebooked service</u> Make sure you know who your transport is and find them on the outside, as that is where they will be. There are many companies that provide the transfer service to the hotels in Cancún or the Riviera Maya. All of them have the option of prebooking online; some of them can be booked when arriving but this may represent another waiting time. There are other transportation firms that provide service to and from the airport for a reasonable price as well. Beware of touts who will surround you when you come out of customs clearance. If you proceed straight, you will find the official information center where they can help you with the ground transportation options. If you purchased shuttle services through online reservation and you don't find your driver, call customer service yourself; do not trust local people who claim to be airport employees trying to "help" you (usually airport employees wait for you to come to them, and not the other way round). The legitimate drivers (and their reps) for these shuttle companies are outside the building, outside the exit glass doors, towards their vehicles. The airport has constructed a metal fence right outside of international arrivals. Only airport staff and licensed shuttle and travel agent employees are allowed in (they have to swipe a badge). If you are meeting someone who will be arriving, ask them to leave that area and walk towards the airport to meet their party. ====To Cozumel==== There is an airline called [https://www.mayair.com.mx/ MAYAir] and [https://www.aerotucan.com/php/index.php AeroTucan] from the FBO terminal, next to Terminal 3 to allow you to fly directly through Cancún to Cozumel. Otherwise you can also use the ADO bus or a shared ride shuttle to [[Playa del Carmen]] and take the ferry to Cozumel, as the ferry terminal is next to the Playa del Carmen bus station. ====For departing from Cancun airport==== Beware of leaving Mexico with enough money. The Mexican Government charges a travel tax of around M$900 (US$45) to leave the country from the airport. Most major air carriers may already have the travel tax charged to the price of the ticket, though it is highly recommended that travelers check this before leaving to/from Cancún. The current collective travel experience (from TripAdvisor) shows that almost all airlines flying from the US have already included this tax in their airfare, so there is no need to pay again when leaving Cancún. It seems that only charter flights from the UK do not include this tax and UK travelers may need to pay upon leaving. At terminal 4, there is no one who could even collect the tax - there is no goverment/police passport control, only exit passport control is done by the airline and airport security. Some recources mention departure tax of USD 11 which was supposedly introduced by the state of Quiatana Roo upon all foreign travelers leaving the state through the airport. This tax can be paid on govermental website and various scam websites which charge an extra fee aside from the tax itself, or should be payable in cash at the airport. However, as of February 2022, there is no one collecting the money at the airport or checking the QR codes which should be obtained when paying the tax online. There are several people standing in the departure hall of the airport and holding signs saying the tax should be paid, but these people are not enforcing the payment, they are not even actively approaching people leaving the state. It is unclear if this a real tax or some complex scam; in either case, it makes no sense to pay the tax only, if someone starts collecting it, just pay it in cash. Also beware of going through security too early. Food and drink prices almost double (US$4 for 1/2 litre of water) and you can't easily go back out. The Duty free shop at Terminal 4 is more expensive than supermarkets in Mexico, so you better buy your Tequila before going through security. There is a free Wifi at Terminal 4. Terminal 1 is due to its mostly domestic connections more reasonably priced. ===By carpooling=== You can have a look on Blablacar for shared rides, which have lower prices than first-class intercity buses. These are the approximate prices as of January 2022:<br> • Tulum – M$135<br> • Valladolid – M$140<br> • Mérida – M$280<br> • Bacalar – M$350<br> ===By car=== Driving in Mexico can be an experience. For more information and tips refer to [[driving in Mexico]]. The Carretera Cancun-Tulum/Av Tulum '''(Fed Hwy 307)''' is the main north-south highway which begins at the intersection with Av Lopez Portillo '''(Fed Hwy 180)''', north of downtown. From here this highway connects Cancun to the airport, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and eventually to Chetumal near the Belizean border. Fed Hwy 180/180D goes east and west as Av Lopez Portillo and goes across the Yucatan Peninsula to Merida and winds down towards Campeche and Villahermosa along the Gulf Coast. '''Fed Hwy 180D''', west of town becomes a toll freeway between Cancun and Merida with limited access while '''Fed Hwy 180''' (the older two lane highway or 'carretera libre') runs parallel to Hwy 180D, connecting various towns with the speed bumps (topes) to slow traffic going through the town. Cars rented in Mexico cannot be legally driven into Central America. There are also car rental and travel agencies lined up along Blvd Kukulcan in the Hotel Zone and in other areas downtown. They are in free standing buildings and within the malls for travelers planning to take a day trip, shopping for tours and activities or for booking an onward journey to the next destination. The cars rented from the Hotel Zone or downtown may be less expensive than from the airport and can be had for a shorter period of time when the car is needed. See "By car" under "Get around" for links to specific car rental companies and in regards to getting around locally by car. ===By bus=== Cancun's {{marker|type=go|name=bus station|url=http://mexicoautobuses.com/horarios-autobuses/quintana-roo/cancun.html | address=Calle Pino, SM23, MZ 1, Lt 1 y 2, Centro |lat=21.1643 | long=-86.8267}} is in downtown Cancun, northwest of the roundabout at Av Uxmal and Av Tulum. The station is served by a taxi rank in front of the station along Pino. Local buses to the hotel zone pass regularly behind the station on the Tulum Avenue. To the station goes the first class bus ADO and second class buses like Mayab and Oriente, which have around 50% lower prices than ADO. Schedules of second class buses cannot be checked online. An employee in the station's ticket booth will show you the schedule on the computer monitor. Second class buses go less frequent than ADO. From the bus terminal there are frequent buses to: * the Airport (30 min) * [[Playa del Carmen]] (1 hr 20 min) * [[Tulum]] * [[Merida (Mexico)|Merida]] (4 hr) * [[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]] (2 hr) * [[Campeche]] (6 hr 45 min) and * [[Chetumal]] (5-6 hr) in the Yucatan Peninsula. * [[Chichen Itza]]: Direct buses leave once or twice daily from Cancun; so to get there take a more frequent bus to Valladolid and transfer to another bus to Chichen Itza. There are less frequent services (once or twice daily) to further away places such as: * [[Palenque]] (13 hr) * [[Tuxtla Gutierrez]] (18-20 hr) * [[San Cristobal de las Casas]] (18-19 hr) * [[Villahermosa]] (12-13 hr) * Mexico City (26 hr) and elsewhere in the Republic. The following bus lines offer services into and out of the Central Bus Terminal: * {{listing | type=go | name=ADO | alt=Autobuses Del Oriente | url=http://www.ado.com.mx | email= | address=Calle Pino, SM23, MZ 1, Lt 1 y 2, Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 55 5133-5133 | tollfree=+1800-009-9090 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=They operate the '''ADO, ADO GL, OCC (Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón), Riviera''' and '''Platino''' bus lines, and the '''[http://www.clickbus.com.mx ClickBus.com]''' booking site. }} * Second class buses with '''AU, Oriente, Mayab''' and '''Noroeste''' (subsidiaries of Grupo ADO) are available for more localized travel to Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Polponah, Kantunilkin, Chiquila (location for Holbox ferry) and other nearby towns and villages in Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Campeche states. Second class buses typically takes longer to get across longer distances due to the multiple stops they make to pick up and drop off other passengers alongside the road. * {{listing | type=go | name=Auto Centro | alt= | url=http://www.autobusescentro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 999 923 9962 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-12 | content= operates second class bus service between Cancun's bus station & their own terminal in Merida via Tixpeual, Tixkokob, Euan, Cacalchen, Izamal, Tunkas, Dzitas, Valladolid, Chemax, Xcan and/or Leona on three different routes. These buses stop anywhere along the road to pick up and drop off people on request. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Playa Express | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pino 13, SM 23, Mz 1, Centro | lat=21.16495 | long=-86.82624 | directions=''colectivo'' (shared ride van) stand across the street from the front of the bus station at Pino & Av Tulum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=M$45 to Playa del Carmen | lastedit=2017-08-31 | content=Regularly scheduled shuttles to Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen in the Mercedes/Dodge Sprinter vans. They do ''not'' make stops at the airport. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|21.145| -86.8|zoom=12|layer=W|name=Map of Cancun center and the Hotel Zone}} Cancún is very easy to navigate. To the south is the airport, to the North is the city and in between on the stretch of land between the sea and the Nichupte lagoon are all the hotels, beaches and bars, referred to as the hotel zone or ''Zona Hotelera''. Downtown is where most residents live and it stretches in on the mainland behind the lagoon. ===By e-hailing=== Uber, Cabify and Didi cover the city. ===By bus=== Buses are cheap and come frequently. Most bus drivers are very courteous and will stop for you even if you are not waiting at a bus stop. Most routes head up and down the main thoroughfare, Blvd Kukulcan, named after the feather serpent which is the main Mayan deity, from the Mayan words ''kukul'' (bird) and ''can'' (snake). Buses pass constantly but be prepared for possibly cramped and rough ride. After paying the fare, which is on a per person basis, the driver will hand you a ticket/receipt which are usually printed with advertisements this does not serve as a transfer to another bus. Fares are usually M$10 (Jan 2022) for destinations within the city, while a ticket to anywhere in the Zona Hotelera costs M$12 (Jan 2022). The fare is per boarding, so you pay again if you have to board another bus to complete the journey. Do not expect buses to have amenities such as air conditioning and seat cushions. Many bus drivers speak enough English to help visitors get around. When you are ready to get off, you can either push the button on top of the hand rail, or if you're not sure of your destination, tell the driver where you would like to get off or point to the destination using a bus map. Most bus drivers speak enough English to understand non-Spanish speakers. Be careful when the bus is full as pick-pocketing is a concern. The following companies operate buses locally: * '''[http://www.turicun.com/web/rutas.php Turicun (Transportacion Turistica y Urbana de Cancun)]''' * '''[http://www.autocarcancun.com/Br AutoCar S.A. de CV]''' or see: * '''[http://cancun.rutadirecta.com/ RutaDirecta.com]''' The websites only provide of list of routes showing them on the map as to where they go. No schedules as they run quite frequently. Another great resource for finding your way around Cancún are the Can-Do Cancún maps & Guides by Perry & Laura McFarlin. Companies serving the station include all attractions and towns along the coast: the '''Riviera Express''' for the Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xel-Ha, etc.) and '''ADO''' for the major national destinations. For some Riviera Maya destinations, it's possible to stop the buses on the Tulum Avenue without having to go all the way to the station, however if you are unsure about where to catch the bus then it's best to go to the station. ===By taxi=== Taxis are plentiful, a bit expensive for the hotel zone and airport, but cheap in the downtown area. Fares for the hotel zone depend on how far along the Blvd Kukulcan you want to go (fares available at hotel receptions and shopping centres), while within the downtown there is a general fixed fare of about M$25 per trip within downtown and M$70-110 (Sept 2017) in another zone outside of downtown. The cab fare to the hotel zone from downtown is ~M$180 (Sept 2017). It is best to just ask the driver upon boarding to avoid misunderstandings. By far, the best mode of transportation for the hotel zone is by bus. The bus fare is cheap and getting from Point A to Point B doesn't take very long. However, taxi drivers do not give receipts even if you request them. Be careful and clear with your taxista. They have set rates on paper for how much they should charge for the trip per kilometer (no meter). You can also obtain a discount about 10% if you ask. If you are splitting a cab with friends, be clear on the number of services, people, and price he will charge to your destination. If your friends get out before you he can charge you twice the amount you negotiated for just a few more kilometers. A "service" is considered to be from start point to a requested stop point. If your taxista is non-cooperative there are about 10 more taxis around every corner. The city taxis are white with a single green horizontal stripe across each side of the vehicle. They can give rides within the city and to the airport but they cannot pick up passengers at the airport. Taxis of different color combinations are usually from other municipalities that cannot transport passengers locally. They can only drop off passengers coming from another city or town (municipality). ===By car=== Be very careful if you choose to drive in Cancún. Avoid renting a car at the airport car rental agencies; instead, find a local rental agency in town or via your hotel with good reviews. The airport rental agencies have become notorious for long lines, frustration, bad service, bait-and-switch scams, and deceptive practices (i.e not honoring reservations, and overcharging of uninformed tourists with "required" extra insurance fees). Even well-known rental companies have terrible reviews at the airport, as they are often franchises owned by the same people. The police seem to pull tourists over at the drop of a hat during spring break. When you pick up a rental, check and document (photo/video) for any existing damage and that all equipment (spare tire/jack) and lights are present and working. Make sure both front and back car tag/license plates are present (In Mexico, police will remove the front tag of illegally parked vehicles to be returned for a fine at the station.) Also, if you are pulled over for a light violation, do not be surprised if the police holds out an open palmed hand, while holding your driver’s license hostage in the other. Most police officers are underpaid and will for the most part demand a small bribe to let you off the hook. See the related travel article [[Driving in Mexico]] for additional information. ===Orientation=== Addresses in the main city (downtown) are organized by Super Manzanas (SM) or 'Super Blocks' which consists of several blocks or Manzanas (Mz) contained within. The SMs are separated by wider busier roads/boulevards (usually named) at all sides while the Manzanas (Mz) are separated by narrower, smaller side streets within a SM (can be numbered or named). On the maps the main roads form different unique shapes which are usually the Super Manzanas. On Isla Cancún (Zona Hotelera) the addresses are based on how many Kilometers (Km) along Blvd Kukulkan from Km 0 (a parking lot) at the intersection of Blvd Kukulkan and Av Bonampak. As you travel east from Av Bonampak towards Punta Cancun (Km 9), and south through Isla Cancun (Zona Hotelera) along Blvd Kukulkan the Km numbers increase culminating at Km 25.3 (Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts) south of Punta Nizuc. Blvd Kulkakun becomes 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' which goes east towards the airport on the mainland. Coming from the airport the taxis and shuttles typically follow 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' to reach the Hotel Zone via Punta Nizuc at Km 25 and work their way north. The main highways through town are Av Tulum (Hwy 307) that goes north-south and Av Portillo (Hwy 180) which go diagonally between southwest and northeast. Both roads do intersect at Parque Crucero towards the north end of town. ==See== [[File:CancunPlage.jpeg|thumb|Cancún's Waters]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Interactive Aquarium | alt= | url=https://www.interactiveaquariumcancun.com/en/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Hotel Zone | lat=21.10967 | long=-86.76449 | directions=Inside La Isla Village Mall in the Hotel Zone. | phone=+52 998 2063311 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00; Marine Presentations 19:00 | price=US$15 basic admissions. More to swim with dolphins and other activities | lastedit=2017-09-04 | content=Right in the middle of the hotel zone, this small but modern aquarium lets you get up close and personal with aquatic life. You can pet rays, nurse sharks, touch starfish, etc. There is also a chance to swim with captive dolphins in a large pool. }} * {{see | name=El Rey Archaeological Zone | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.060894 | long=-86.780596 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Museo Maya de Cancún and Archaeological Zone of San Miguelito | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.070576| long=-86.779347 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Yamil Lu'um | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.110242 | long=-86.760448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Ruins of a small Maya temple}} * {{see | name=Punta Cancun lighthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.137917 | long=-86.740899 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=on the northern tip of the Hotel Zone}} * {{see | name=El Meco Archaeological Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.210480| long=-86.804222| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.143626 | long=-86.788144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=80 m tower with a rotating observation deck}} * {{see | name=Parque Urbano Kabah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.142334| long=-86.837808| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Palacio Municipal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.161515 | long=-86.824865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=After sunset are the fountains colorful lightened.}} * {{see | name=Cancun Wax Museum | alt= | url=https://www.museoceracancun.com/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.110187 | long=-86.763411 | directions= | phone=+52 998 176 8249 | tollfree= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museo del Automóvil Antiguo del Sureste | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.170217 | long=-86.856395 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Ferris Wheel Cancun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.110156| long=-86.763087 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=3 turns in an air-conditioned gondola for US$17.50 (March 2022)}} * '''Water and sand''', Cancún is possibly best known for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches. ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Cancún}} ===Ocean and beaches=== To get from the center to a beach quickly, go to {{marker | type=do | name= Playa Las Perlas| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1571376| long= -86.7998846| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} or {{marker | type=do | name= Playa Tortugas| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1482567| long= -86.7907594| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}}. Take the frequent bus line 1 from the main street Av Tulum north of Fuente del Ceviche for M$12 (Jan 2022), or a taxi/Uber. Beaches in Cancun are for the more advanced swimmers, the edge of the open ocean can make for a challenging and fun swimming experience. For less advanced swimmers, or those with little ones, pick a resort facing [[Isla Mujeres]] for a gentle and relaxing aquatic experience. Be aware that the island becomes extremely hot during day and there are few, if any opportunities to cool off. The sand found here is ground up coral and doesn't get hot like you might expect. The beaches are absolutely gorgeous and the water is crystal clear and warm. ===Further activities=== * {{do | name=Ventura Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Amusement and water park with many attractions.}} * {{do | name= Captain Hook Cancun| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Shows on a pirate boat.}} * {{do | name= Xoximilco| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A theme park, which is built around the culture of Mexico, food, music and customs in the Mayan jungle. It's on the highway, so easily accessable with a second-class bus or colectivos.}} * '''Football''', New in Cancún with the First Division team "Potros de Hierro (Iron Colts) of Cancún". The Atlante team, now based in Cancún, has a brand new stadium downtown. * '''Bird watching at the airport''', It may sound odd, but because the airport is basically carved out of a large block of forest, there are all kinds of birds and animals around, especially early in the morning. Look for the Mexican agoutis (large forest rodents) grazing on the lawns next to the forest. * {{do | name=Columbus Romantic Dinner Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.columbuscancun.com.mx/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat with friends you have not met yet. The staff allow you to take part in the fun or settle back and watch the sunset. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat and is extra tasty when eaten out on the high seas. }} * {{do | name=Cancún Yachts Club | url=http://www.cancunyachtsclub.com | email= | address=boulevardo kukulkan km. 5.8 | lat= | long= | directions=zona hotelera | phone=+52 998 8495317 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Yacht rentals in Cancún. exclusives luxury yachts for rentals tours in all the Cancún areas , snorkeling, diving, swimming the most save water activities in yacht. }} * {{do | name=Punta Este Marina | alt= | url=http://www.puntaestemarina.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Drive your own boat through the lagoon in the Jungle Tour and sknorkel on the reef. Diving lessons and dive trips to the best dive spots in Cancún such as underwater museum. }} * {{do | name=Aqua Tours | alt= | url=http://www.aquatours.travel | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exciting water tour. Choose either a jet ski or two person jet boat for a trip through the lagoon out to snorkel on the reef. Popular tours are the Jungle Tour and the Sailing Quest (Catamarans). }} * '''[http://www.swimwithdolphinscancun.com Swim with Dolphins]'''. '''Wet'n'Wild''' also offers dolphin experiences. (Beware: no cameras are allowed, they charge for the first photo and a bit less for each subsequent one). Other great places to swim with captive dolphins are '''[http://www.delphinusworld.com Delphinus Dreams]''' and '''[http://www.dolphindiscovery.com Dolphin Discovery]'''. Some operators offer it in the interactive aquarium of Cancún, others include a trip to Isla Mujeres, where the facilities are. * {{do | name=Off Road Games Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.offroadcancun.mx/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 294 2742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Off-road ATV adventures. }} * {{do | name=Always Diving | alt= | url=http://alwaysdiving.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Scuba dive with a wide catalog of diving programs. }} * {{do | name=Diving Center Cancun | alt= | url=http://www.divingcentercancun.com | email=info@divingcentercancun.com | address=Boulevard Kukulcan, Km 3.2, Zona Hotelera, Marina Chac Chic | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 (998) 148 7077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-05 | content=Professional PADI certified scuba diving company provides PADI Diving certifications. }} ===Out of town trips=== * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Chichen Itza|Chichén Itzá Archaeological Site]] | lat=20.681423 | long=-88.570314 }} – 200 km. The largest Maya archaeological site in Yucatan, Chichen Itza is often visited on a day trip from Cancún, but is rather distant and only a small portion of the site and attractions can be seen this way. If you find the ancient Maya of interest, spend a night at one of the hotels at Chichen so you can avoid having a rushed incomplete visit. You can take a public bus or a private vehicle, about 2½ hours from Cancún by car. Also, close to the site is a cenote, which is a fresh water sinkhole, where you can swim. The Kukulcán Pyramid, one of the most impressive Maya structures and voted one of the World's New Seven Wonders, is now closed off to climbing to preserve it from wear. * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Isla Mujeres]] | lat=21.235993 | long=-86.734872 }} – 15 km. A great break from the Cancún tourist traps. This small island is a 20 minute ferry ride from the hotel zone or from Terminal Maritima Puerto Juárez, located 5 minutes from downtown Cancún. On the island rent a scooter to get around fast and cheap. There is a beautiful ecological water theme park, [http://www.garrafon.com '''Garrafon'''], with splendid vistas on land and a magical underwater world. * {{marker | type=do | name=Isla Contoy | lat=21.493573 | long=-86.793244 }} – 40 km. About 30&nbsp;km (19&nbsp;mi) north of Isla Mujeres and apart from its natural beauty it is considered to be the most important nesting place for sea birds in the Mexican Caribbean with more than 150 different species. You can only go there with a tour operator, not on your own. * {{marker | type=do | name=Tulum Archeologicial Zone | lat=20.215086 | long=-87.429257 }} – 130 km. The only major Maya archeological site to overlook the Caribbean Sea. Tulum is believed to be one of the most important ceremonial sites for the Maya people. It dates back more than 7 centuries and shows the remains of a huge walled city with roads, homes and businesses by the sea. The major highlight of Tulum is El Castillo which is a large pyramid that sits on a forty-foot cliff. ADO Buses from Cancún run around 2:20 hr and cost M$226 (April 2022). On the ADO website and app the stop is called "Tulum zona arqueológica". * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Coba]] | lat=20.4912827| long=-87.7252940}} – 140 km. A beautiful site; it was one of the largest Maya cities in ancient times, but much is still hidden under lush jungle. It boasts the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Nohoch Mul. Muyil boasts a lake surrounded by many Maya constructions. * {{do | name=Xcaret (ecopark) | alt= | url=http://www.xcaret.com | email= | address= | lat=20.580555| long=-87.119809| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=– 80 km (45 mi). An eco-archaeological park less than 7 km (4 mi) south of Playa del Carmen, in the Riviera Maya. Here you can admire tropical flora and fauna typical of the region as well as different expressions of the Mayan culture. In its facilities you can find an archaeological site, snorkeling in underground rivers, beach, butterfly pavilion, orchid greenhouse, regional fauna breeding farm, Mayan village, jaguar island, among others. For additional cost visitors can swim with captive dolphins; enjoy the Temascal and Spa services. At night you can admire the unique night show “Xcaret México Espectacular” which features a variety of performances from ancient Mayan culture to traditional Mexican music and dances. }} ==Buy== If there is no price tag, '''ask for the price first'''. The simple question is "¿Cuánto cuesta?" and is easily understood by Mexicans. These ATMs have low withdrawal fees in the centro: BanCoppel, Banjercito, (city)banamex and Santander. In the Hotel Zone is a {{marker | type=buy | name= Banamex ATM| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1359179| long= -86.7477485| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} inside the Selecto Super Chedraui. For buying groceries are Oxxo, 7-eleven and Circle K around. In the centro is the {{marker | type=buy | name= big supermarket Chedraui| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1578624| long= -86.8258004| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} and the {{marker | type=buy | name= Soriana Super| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1642640| long= -86.8252784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}}. Spending the day on the beaches of Cancún is not only an opportunity to relax, but to shop as well. Many of the native people of Cancún make a living by selling different items to the tourists on the beach. There are a variety of items to be purchased from these vendors, items such as sarongs, jewelry, sea shells and more. However, as in the markets, you have to be willing to bargain to get the right prices. When shopping in Cancún, you can either go into the downtown area or the hotel zone. Downtown is much cheaper, but the Hotel Zone has brand-name goods. '''Markets''', Bring your [[haggling]] skills and get ready for a vast shopping experience in any of the city markets in downtown Cancun. Great buys can be found, so stick to your price resolve. The prices are fixed in the (American style) malls and in the shops selling the brand-name goods which are comparable to those in the U.S. and Europe for the similar products. * {{buy | name=Market 28 | alt=Mercado 28 | url= | email= | address=Xel-ha m 2 13 SM 28, 28, | lat=21.1617 | long=-86.8343 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | content=This is the local market in downtown Cancún. Great shopping for souvenirs. It also has some great Mexican outdoor restaurants. Very cheap and good shopping. Don't forget to bargain. }} * {{buy | name=Market 23 | alt=Mercado 23| url= | email= | address=Ciricote 15, SM 23 | lat=21.16799 | long=-86.82802 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-19:00 | price= | content=This is more of a 'locals' market as most products offered are like groceries, flowers, supplies, etc. Doesn't have the same range as Market 28, but is worth a visit. }} * {{buy | name=Plaza Las Americas | url= | email= | address=Dialogo Norte-Sur, 7 | lat=21.1469 | long=-86.8234 | directions=southeast of the roundabout at Av Labna/Sayil and Carr Cancun-Tulum/Av Tulum (Fed Hwy 307 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=The Plaza de las Americas offers Cinepolis (movie) Theaters, Sears, Chedraui, Liverpool and numerous smaller shops and restaurants in the mall itself and in the immediate surrounding areas not part of the mall. }} * {{buy | name=La Isla Cancún Shopping Village | alt=Plaza La Isla | url=https://islacancun.mx/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, lt 18-10, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.11076 | long=-86.76356 | directions= | phone=+52 998 883-5025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=In the hotel zone. Features hundreds of stores ranging from American brands like Under Armour to Mexican brands like Senor Frogs. There are numerous restaurants including Chili's and McDonald's along with more local Mexican foods. }} * {{buy | name=Kukulcan Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.kukulcanplaza.mx/ | email= | address= Blvd Kukulcan km 13, lt 410 and 411A, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1025 | long=-86.7654| directions= | phone=+52 998 193-0160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-08-31 | content=Another mall down the street from 'La Isla' mall in the hotel zone featuring American and Mexican brand names such as Forever 21, GNC and Señor Frog's among other stores and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Lapis Jewelry Factory | alt= | url=http://www.lapis-jewellery.com/ | email=lapiscancun@gmail.com | address=Blvd. Kukulkan km 11.5, local 100 Int. Plaza Flamingo, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 110 87 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You are likely to be offered a coupon for free jewelry at this store. Their website also offers a free gift for individuals who book a shuttle through their website. However, if you do not have any evidence of this, the offer will not be honored. A free shuttle service is offered to take you to the store from your hotel. However, the prices in the store are exorbitant (even at the "discounted" rates), and much of the same jewelry is sold by street vendors and hotel gift shops, as well as online. Be sure to investigate other vendors first to get an idea of how much you should pay. One rule of thumb is to buy at 20-30% of the quoted price. The salespeople will insist that it's worth much more, but stand your ground. If a salesperson agrees to your offer too quickly, you're probably paying too much. In addition, a number of people have reported difficulty obtaining refunds. }} ==Eat== For a big variety of local food, the Mercado 28 and the Parque de las Palapas are the right address. These '''US fast food''' (and casual dining) chains are less common worldwide, but have restaurants in Cancun:<br> • in the city center: '''Carl's Jr''' and '''Church’s Chicken''' <br> • near the city center: '''Little Caesars''' (pizza) and '''Dairy Queen''' (ice cream and cakes) <br> • in the Hotel Zone: '''Johnny Rockets''' and '''Hooters''' <br> • in the Plaza Las Americas mall: '''Johnny Rockets''', '''Hooters''' and '''Chili's''' <br> • in the airport: '''Johnny Rockets''' <br> • on the way to airport: '''Papa John's Pizza''' ===Street Food=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Parque de las Palapas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1610404 | long=-86.8275301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=There is a good variety. The eateries are open from 10:00 and the food stalls from the evening on. All of them close around 00:00. Most places have a big sign showing the food on a picture and the according low price.}} ====At the bus station==== * {{eat | name=Food stall directly in front of the bus station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1646301 | long=-86.8266822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=They have tasty tortas (sandwich) for M$25 (April 2022) and tacos.}} * {{eat | name=Food stall "Tacos More" | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1642902 | long=-86.8271486 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Here you get well tasting tacos with fish (e.g. shrimps) for M$25 (April 2022) or with meat.}} ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== *{{eat | name=El Cantón Toluqueño | alt= | url= | email= | address= Av Tulum 4239| lat= 21.1600098| long= -86.8258923| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=There is a Comida Corrida including a soup, main dish, tortillas and drink for M$60-70 (Jan 2022). They also serves breakfast starting at M$50 (Jan 2022).}} *{{eat | name= Fa Kee (Comida China)| alt= | url= | email= | address= Av Tulum 49| lat= 21.1588283| long= -86.8257736| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=You get a Chinese dish for M$65-80 (Jan 2022).}} * {{eat | name=Las Tortugas | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=316232618386840 | email= | address=Avenida Coba 51, Plaza Las Avenidas | lat= 21.1571486| long= -86.8297785| directions= | phone=+52 998 887 6209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving tortas, a kind of Mexican sandwich. }} * {{eat | name=Quesadillas & sopes – Tradición Mexicana| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1609544| long=-86.8259463 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=As the name says, here you get quesadillas for M$18 (April 2022) and sopes for M$21 (April 2022).}} ====Near the city center in the Mercado 28==== * {{eat | name=Atotonilco | url= | email= | address=Xel-ha 107 | lat= 21.1615225| long= -86.8342417| directions=right across from El Cejas | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-18:09 | price=US$4-10 | content=An extremely good sampling of Mexican food from all around the country. Excellent value. Nothing fancy but a gastronomical delight. Try the "Huevos Motuleños". }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Los de Pescados | url=http://losdepescado.com/ | email= | address=Ave Tulum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 1146 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Taco restaurant specializing in seafood. Fish tacos cost M$37 (July 2021) and are a few pieces of fried fish with some tortillas. You put your own sauces and condiments. }} * {{eat | name=Pescaditos | url=http://pescaditos.restaurantsnapshot.com/ | email= | address=Ave Yaxchilán 69 | lat=21.161389 | long=-86.829444 | directions=close to corner of Marañón | phone=+52 998 884 0305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Really nice and laid back seafood restaurant where everything's deep fried. Try the chiles rellenos, possibly the best ones in Cancún. }} * {{eat | name=La Habichuela | alt= | url=https://www.lahabichuela.com/ | email=info@lahabichuela.com | address=Margaritas 25 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Parque de las Palapas | phone=+52 998 884 3158 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=La Habichuela is a must-visit with its Mexican cuisine, Mayan setting and Caribbean seafood. This restaurant has been open since 1977 and is a legend in Cancún. The romantic, outside garden is a popular place to dine with the decoration of various native trees and plants that create a beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. La Habicheula received the National Best Restaurant Award and has been a part of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Organization since 2001. }} * '''[http://pabiloel.com/ Café trova El Pabilo]''', Ave Yaxchilán # 31, +52 998 179 8043 Art exhibitions every 15 days. Good baguettes and wine. * {{eat | name=Restaurante Natura | url=https://www.restaurantenatura.com/ | email= | address=Boulevard Kukulcan km 9.5 | lat= | long= | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 883 0585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-23:00 | price= | content=Natura is the only healthy choice restaurant to be found in the hotel zone of Cancún. Fit for Vegetarians and non vegetarians. Over 20 choices of fresh made juices and salads. Service fast and friendly, very clean place and inexpensive. Highly recommended to anyone looking to eat or enjoy some drinks outside in Cancún. }} * {{eat | name=Los Tarascos | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/LosTarascosCancun/ | email= | address=Av. Tulum 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 8707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16.30-03.00 | price= | lastedit=2019-02-18 | content=Classic Mexican taqueria specializing in tacos al pastor. Very popular with the locals, quite tasty and at a fair price. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Mikado | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:30-23:00 | price= | content=Japanese and Thai cuisine featuring teppanyaki tables. }} * {{eat | name=La Capilla Argentina | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Argentine steakhouse with a Mediterranean flair. }} * {{eat | name=Champions Sports Bar | url=http://www.champions.marriottcancunrestaurants.com | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-02:00 | price= | content=Stepped up bar food with all the games on over 40 screens. }} * {{eat | name=Gustino | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=JW Marriott Cancún Resort & Spa | phone=+52 998 848 9600 ext 6637 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Gustino has authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest Mediterranean ingredients. }} * '''[http://www.cambalacherestaurantes.com/#inicio Cambalache]''', Blvd Kukulcán km 9, ''at Forum By the Sea Mall'', +52 998 883 0902. This Argentine Steakhouse serves up one of the best menus in Cancún. The atmosphere inside the restaurant makes you feel you have travelled an extra 1000 miles. The staff's attention to detail and desire to please make you feel like you're the only one they are serving that night. Great place to have a dinner with the one you love or enjoy the company of friends. The food alone could give this place a 4-star rating, the rest is just an added bonus. ==Drink== Cancún's nightlife is unlike any other destination on Earth. For some, a day in Cancún doesn't start until tasks like an 11:00 breakfast, nap on the beach, and siesta are arduously completed. This is your place to shine. The '''legal drinking age''' in Mexico is 18, but it is not strongly enforced. ====Hotel Zone==== The Hotel Zone is a huge venue and gets top entertainers and DJs. Don't be surprised to see Vegas like shows spontaneously erupt while you are sipping your piña colada. These clubs can charge large covers ranging from US$20–60 per person, though the cover can include an open bar. You may find yourself dancing in a conga line, laughing your cares away and speaking whatever ''Español'' you managed to pickup. A must for the first timers, and always good fun for returners also. Coco Bongo's entertainment includes a show, complete with women swinging from the ceilings. Most of the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) venues listed below are in Punta Cancun, between km 9 and 10, in the area surrounding Hotel Krystal, Cancun Convention Center and the Grand Fiesta Americana. * {{drink | name=Señor Frogs | alt= | url=https://senorfrogs.com/cancun | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulkan km 9, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 883 3454 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Señor Frog's is a restaurant by day and a dance club by night, and is one of the most popular spots for vacationers to visit. The restaurant opens up for lunch and serves international types of food such as pasta, chicken and pizza as well as Mexican cuisine all day until midnight. A cover charge of five dollars will get you into the party after 20:00 and includes a souvenir yard glass which you can then pay to get filled with your drink of choice. One of Señor Frog's famous attractions is the water slide that leads from the club out into the lagoon, just for a little bit of fun. As the evening progresses, Señor Frog's becomes less family friendly and more of a party establishment, waitresses will circulate, offering shots of tequila for a price. Waiters are also very "hands on", if you are not traveling in a family group, expect them to try to touch, hug, or kiss the female members of the party. }} * {{drink | name=Dady'O | url= | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.133183 | long=-86.7474 | directions=across street from Coco Bongo | phone=+52 998 883 3333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dady'O has been known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Coco Bongo | alt= | url=https://www.cocobongo.com/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5 #30, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=across street from Dady'O | phone=+52 998 883 2373 | tollfree=+1 800 841 4636 | hours=22:30-05:00 | price=US$75 | content=A nightclub featuring a show that has been compared with Las Vegas. More than 50 professionals in scenery. Tickets can be bought online for US$75. If you don't mind waiting to get in exchangeable tickets can be bought from Oxxo for M$1000. }} ====Avenue Yaxchilán==== Also try the clubs in the north of '''Av Yaxchilan''', located in downtown Cancún, where all the locals hang out. * {{drink | name=Los 4 Elementos | url=https://www.facebook.com/cuatroelementoskaraoke/ | email= | address= Ave Yaxchilan 31 | lat= | long= | directions=Hotel Xbalamque | phone=+52 998 255 9658 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Try the live music bar Los 4 Elementos. They open and play live music from 23:00 until the last customer leaves. The music is great and prices are significantly lower than those found in the hotel zone clubs. }} * {{drink | name=El Pabilo Cafe | url=http://pabiloel.com/ | email= | address=Ave Yaxchilan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== Cancún has a large range of 3-5 star hotels in the "hotel zone" and some more economical hotels in the city center. Note that several aging resorts located on and around Punta Cancún are now relying upon heavily discounted vacation packages or all-inclusive deals to fill rooms. They market themselves heavily as a great bargain to a wider audience. The result is that Punta Cancún is jam-packed with the revelers who can get rowdy and obnoxious. If you prefer to spend your vacations in a quieter and calmer setting, it may be worth it to splurge on a newer resort in the central or southern part of the Hotel Zone and further away from the "partying" crowds. Then you can save Punta for a brief day (or evening) trip for shopping, dining or entertainment. ===Budget=== Most of the "Budget" and some of the "mid-range" category hotels are in and around downtown on the mainland. Many are also within a reasonable walking distance or short taxi ride to the bus station on Av Uxmal and Av Tulum (Hwy 307) for those arriving late and/or leaving early. The area is reasonably safe at night. Several budget hotels can be found for M$400-650 (April 2022) on Google Maps with the according price and on booking.com. Just sort by price. ====in the city center:==== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Rivemar | alt= | url=http://www.hotelrivemar.com/ | email= | address=Av Tulum 51 | lat=21.15898 | long=-86.82571 | directions=next to Farmacia Similares on Av Tulum & Andandor Claves, a block up from Chedraui on Av Tulum | phone=+52 998 884 1199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit= | content=In the downtown area near the bus station. Front desk help is very friendly. You can keep your bags at the hotel even after checking out. You can take the Rt. 1 bus to the hotel/beaches district. When booking directly at the hotel it's M$650 for 1 person and M$750 for 2 persons. (April 2022) }} * {{sleep | name=Fiesta Party Hostel - Cancun | alt= | url=https://fiesta-party-hostel-cancun.business.site/ | email= | address=Alcatraces #43, SM:22 Mza:10 | lat=21.15998 | long=-86.82717 | directions= | phone=+52 998 892 7902 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$282 | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=This hostel does not fail to live up to its name, and if you are looking to hang out with your fellow party people, you shouldn't be disappointed here, where drinks and revelry flow freely. If you don't like noise, on the other hand, this might not be the most ideal accommodation. But the establishment does provide free breakfast and dinner plus bus trips to the beach and a happy hour every evening. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Kankun | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yaxchilan Ave/end of MaraÑon St #26 | lat=21.16033 | long=-86.83089 | directions= | phone=+52 998-101-7399 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$5/person/night | lastedit=2016-03-03 | content=The cheapest hostel in Cancun and within walking distance of the ADO bus station. Includes 24-hr reception, towels, and fans in each room. Has private rooms and dorm beds available. Does not take credit cards. It is a very basic hostel, but their nightly rate is set accordingly. }} ====in the Hotel Zone:==== * {{sleep | name=Hostel Natura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1299410 | long= -86.7498228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A dorm is about M$400 (April 2022)}} * {{sleep | name=Mayan Monkey Hostel & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1299992 | long= -86.7502801| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A dorm costs around M$600 (April 2022) including taxes.}} * {{sleep | name=Selina Cancun Laguna Hotel Zone & Cowork | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1340991 | long= -86.7492985 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A bed in a dorm is around M$460 (April 2022)}} ===Mid-range=== The economical way to stay in the hotels and resorts in some of the "mid range" and in the "splurge" categories is to consider an "all inclusive" on BookIt.com or another similar company which typically would include airfare (on chartered or regularly scheduled flights), airport transfers and hotel stay. Some of these all inclusive packages may also include two or three daily meals and/or an escorted tour or some other organized activity in the area. Checking in at the front desk without prebooking for a room or a pre-purchased all inclusive or packaged tour is the most expensive way to check in. * {{sleep | name=The Yellow Capsule | alt= | url=https://www.theyellowcapsule.com/ | email= | address=Blvd Cumbres SM 310 MZ 109 LT4 | lat=21.11055 | long=-86.83963 | directions=in Plaza La Roca | phone=+52 998 415 0714 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=around M$900 | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=If you missed the chance to stay at a capsule hotel in Japan, you can do it right here in Cancun. The spaceship-like compartments and interiors are clean, and the complimentary breakfast includes an egg sandwich. Plus, the lodging has airport shuttles and organized tours to places such as Isla Mujeres. }} * {{sleep | name=Temptation Resort and Spa | alt=Temptation Resort Cancún | url=https://www.temptation-experience.com/resorts/temptation-cancun-resort/ | email=info@originalresorts.com | address=Blvd Kukulkan Km 3.5 | lat=21.147153 | long=-86.791338 | directions= | phone=+52 998 848 7900 | tollfree= | fax=+52 (998) 848 7994 | checkin=16:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= | content=2-3 star with 3 restaurants. Reservations to be made from 10:00-11:00 the previous day. Beach front is calm mainly for boat use. }} * '''Avalon Baccara Cancún''', Blvd Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera. Small hotel but cozy. Central A/C, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves tasty food with ocean view. No jacuzzi, but you can use the jacuzzi and swimming pool at their sister hotel, Avalon Grande, that's nearby. * {{sleep | name=Parador Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelparadorcancun.com | email= | address=Ave Tulum N&deg;26, SM 5, MZA 5, Lote 1, Col Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 9696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C, cableTV, and internet connection. Swimming pool, fitness room/gym, and a restaurant, bar, and café. }} * {{sleep | name=Crown Paradise Club | alt= | url=https://hotelcrownparadiseclubcancun.com/en/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 18.5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 848 9000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-19 | content=Features a water park for the kids with a pirate ship and 8 water slides, a la carte and buffet dining, adult only areas, mini golf, disco, nightly entertainment. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Oasis Cancún | alt= | url=https://oasishoteles.com/es/hoteles/grand-oasis-cancun | email= | address=Boulevard Kukulcan Km 16.5 Lt45-47, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 800 016 2747 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$2785 | content=Resort with a college-aged crowd. The rooms are clean and surprisingly spacious for the price. The pool is generally crowded during peak times but is large and features several swim-up bars. The bad part is that since the Oasis is all-inclusive you basically get what you pay for, the food and drinks are not the best quality. The buffet-style restaurants are bland and the food can get quite repetitive. An exception is the sushi restaurant. All bars also stop serving alcohol at midnight, which is unfortunate, but there is a 24 hr liquor store right across from the resort with prices somewhat expensive for Mexico. They also sell absinthe. }} * '''RIU Cancún''', Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera. Resort with views of the Caribbean Sea. Several restaurants and bars. Choice of activities and entertainment options, including a sports bar, night club and theatre with theme shows. * '''[https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-caribe/index.jsp RIU Caribe]''', Blvd Kukulcan, km 5.5, Lote 6-C. All inclusive resort with Mayan-style architecture overlooking the Caribbean. 506 sea view rooms with mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Several restaurants, bars and facilities including 24 hr snacks and beverages. Fun and relaxing atmosphere created by the large swimming pool and spectacular beach. * {{sleep | name=The Royal Resorts | alt= | url=https://www.royalresorts.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The Royal Resorts have been around since 1974 and include a string of 4 hotels all in close vicinity of each other. The Royal Mayan, The Royal Caribbean and The Royal Islander are side by side whereas the newest hotel, The Royal Sands, is no more than a five minute ride by bus. The Royal Resorts offer beautiful villas that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. Each villa is equipped with a kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, one with two double beds, one with a queen sized bed, a living room with two murphy beds, three televisions, one in each room, and a terrace that overlooks the other two hotels as well as the Caribbean Sea. These hotels include free activities such as snorkeling and sailing in the ocean, tennis, and free beach towels. Also on the premises are a number of different restaurants and bars at which the vacationers may dine. }} * {{sleep | name=Sandos Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.sandos.com/sandos-cancun/cancun-mexico-resort-all-inclusive | email= | address=Retorno del Rey km 14, Mz 53, Lt 37-1 | lat=21.09131 | long=-86.76932 | directions=Cancun resort strip | phone=+52 998 881-2200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-25 | content=The Sandos Cancun is called the jewel of the Sandos Resort chain. They are a 4 diamond AAA rated all inclusive resort. The resort is themed and offers unique entertainment called the Rhythm Experience. Sandos has a vacation club called Royal Elite that sells a timeshare-like membership. Membership affords special amenities like private access to bars including top shelf liquors, first access to restaurants and access to the private area on the beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Soberanis Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.soberanis.mx/ | email= | address=5 y 7 Mz 8, Av Coba, 22 | lat= | long= | directions=downtown, 3 km to the beach | phone=+52 998 883 2210 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$338 | content=The rooms are all air-conditioned. They have cable television, a private toilet and bath, and safe. the rooms are further equipped with an IDD telephone, internet access, and a writing desk and chair. Rates include daily breakfast. Non-smoking rooms are available. }} * {{sleep | name=Sotavento Hotel and Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsotavento.info/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcan km 4 Zona Hotelera, Calle del Pescador, Lote D-8-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 1540 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$816 | content=In front of Nichupte Laguna and is within walking distance to sandy beaches and downtown area. Internet and cable TV. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. }} * {{sleep | name=GR Solaris Cancun | alt=GR solaris | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/GR-solaris-cancun | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan Km 19.5 Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+52 800 284 7394 | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$2487 | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=GR Caribe by Solaris | alt= | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/GR-caribe-by-solaris | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan km 20.5, lt 64 bis 2da etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+52 800 284 7394 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41 | lat=21.0862 | long=-86.7714 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 881 2085 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Completely renovated in the wake of Hurricane Wilma. 418 rooms and 34 suites. Each room has a private balcony with a table and chairs. 3 restaurants on-site, including a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant and a sports bar. The beach in front of the resort has been restored, as has the pool area. The hotel itself tends to be priced on the higher side for Cancún, but that also tends to weed out the younger crowd. This resort is adjacent to the JW Marriott Cancún and is directly connected to it through a pathway. There are up-charges for almost everything here, and they will try to sell you timeshares. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Turquesa Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/hotelcasaturquesa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 13.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1001 | long=-86.7654 | directions=next to Luxury Shopping Mall | phone=+52 998 193 2260 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=29-suite boutique hotel has amenities including an infinity pool with swim up bar, spa, two restaurants and an onsite art gallery. Suites have 32” flat screen satellite TV, minibar and full bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower. Jacuzzi on the terrace/balcony. Airport transportation can be arranged. Rates depend upon room category/season. }} * {{sleep | name=ClubMed | alt= | url=https://www.clubmed.us/r/Cancun-Yucatan/y | email= | address=Punta Nizuc-Cancun, km 21.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.03577 | long=-86.7786 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 8200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=An all inclusive resort. A short distance outside the town, at the tip of the bay. The Caribbean Sea is on one side and on the other is a lagoon. Club Med was the first to establish itself here around 30 years ago. Traditional central square, bungalow-haciendas and speciality restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Ziva Cancún | alt=formerly Dreams Cancún Resort and Spa | url=https://cancun.ziva.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan Manzana 51 LT7, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1359 | long=-86.7423 | directions=at Punta Cancún | phone=+52 998 848 7000 | tollfree=+1 888 763 3901 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-30 | content=Surrounded by the sea on 3 sides. All-inclusive resort catering to families. All rooms have private balcony views of the ocean, beaches, lagoon or gardens. Marble floors, dining area, mini-bar, satellite TV and 24 hr room service. Several have private whirlpools. A pod of 6 dolphins is held in the resorts lagoon. Swims with the captive dolphins programs are available for guests and the general public. }} * {{sleep | name=All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark | alt=Sea Adventure Resort and Waterpark | url=https://www.allritmocancun.com/es/ | email=info@allritmocancun.com | address=Carretera a Puerto Juárez-Punta Sam km 1.5 lt 128 | lat=21.2016 | long=-86.8053 | directions= | phone=+1 786 269-2043 | tollfree=01 800 090-0214 | fax=+52 998 848 7994 | checkin=15:00 | checkout=noon | price= | content=Family hotel offers activities for children and events for adults. }} * {{sleep | name=Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa | url=http://www.fiestamericanagrand.com/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcán km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 3200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=AAA 5-diamond resort has 602 rooms. The hotel is outwardly hostile toward same sex couples. 5 restaurants, one of which is the Le Basilic restaurant is one of only three 5-diamond restaurants found in Mexico. 4 bars, a spa, fitness and business center, a very long swimming pool, and a sun deck. }} * {{sleep | name=Gran Melia Cancún | alt= | url=http://www.granmeliacancun.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Kukulcan Blvd, km 16.5 | lat= | long= | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 193 0090 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Well known for its white sandy beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 4 pools, specialized a la carte restaurants, and activities program for children and adults. 9 hole, par three golf course, a tennis court, 2 paddle tennis courts and has received an award from The Leading Hotels of the World as a Leading Spa of the World. }} * {{sleep | name=Iberostar Selection Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/cancun/iberostar-cancun/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 8000 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 881 8093 | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$3362 | content=The only golf & spa resort on the island. 426 ocean-view rooms, including 82 villas with a private lounge and executive services; 5 restaurants, including a gourmet-dining beachside grill and swim up bar; 7 infinity pools and the largest beach in Cancún. If you are having trouble with the local food, try the hotel's club sandwich. Note: Property now operated as Iberostar all-inclusive. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Park Royal Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.park-royalhotels.com/es/hoteles/mexico/cancun/grand-park-royal-cancun/ | email=hyattCancúncaribe@hyattintl.com | address=Blvd Kukulkan, km 10.5, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel zone | phone=+52 998 848 7800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$3104 | content=5-star hotel with 296 rooms and views of the Caribbean. (Formerly Hyatt Cancún Caribe Resort). }} * {{sleep | name=Krystal Grand Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.krystalgrand-hotels.com.mx/ | email=sales.hrCancún@hyattintl.com | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 8.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1349 | long=-86.7428 | directions= | phone=+52 998 891 5555 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$1632 | content=5-star hotel with a seafront location. 295 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=JW Marriott Cancún Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 14.5, Lote 14-a | lat=21.08821 | long=-86.77077 | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 848 9600 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 848 9601 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Adjacent to the CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort and has a connected pathway. 448 rooms with private balconies and views of the Caribbean. {{ft2|35000}} Mayan-inspired spa., 4 world-class restaurants and over {{ft2|20000}} of meeting space. Caters to Mexico weddings, events and conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Live Aqua Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.liveaqua.com/live-aqua-beach-resort-cancun | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5 | lat=21.1073 | long=-86.7629 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 7600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=371 deluxe rooms, including 36 suites. The modern design is stunning. The service is a close second but the rooms are small. 3 restaurants, including one by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, 1 by chef Franco Maddalozzo, and a Mexican restaurant. There is also a wine and mescal bar. 8 pools which vary in temperature and 12 spa treatment rooms. The hotel is reserved for adults. }} * {{sleep | name=Marriott Amar House | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunwc-armar-house-all-inclusive | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan, km 12 | lat=21.1130 | long=-86.7599 | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 881 2500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Rooms offer views, custom art and furnishings by artist Yuri Zatarain, monsoon showers and Aveda bath amenities, MP3 player docking and digital, surround-sound theater. }} * {{sleep | name=Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas | alt= | url=https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/cancun | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 16.5, L-48, Mz 55 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 0600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=5-star resort between the Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancún Island. 341 guest rooms and villas with full service spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.nowresorts.com.mx/sapphire | email= | address=Mz 9, Lt 10 y 11, Zona Federal Maritima, Puerto Morelos | lat=20.8791 | long=-86.866 | directions=Accessed from approx Km 31 of Hwy 307. Follow signs. | phone=+52 998 872 8383 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=All inclusive resort stretches along a lush tropical mangrove preserve on a {{ft|5,000}} long Caribbean coastline. }} * {{sleep | name=Riu Palace Las Americas | alt= | url=https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-palace-las-americas/index.jsp | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Mz 50, Lt 4, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1386 | long=-86.7504 | directions=Punta Cancún of Hotel Zone | phone=+52 998 891-4300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=372 suites, ocean views, and all-inclusive dining, beverages and entertainment. }} * {{sleep | name=Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya | alt= | url=http://www.zoetryresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/paraiso.html | email= | address=Carretera Chetumal –Cancún km 328, Bahia Petempich, Benito Juárez, Pto. Morelos | lat=20.9202 | long=-86.8446 | directions= | phone=+52 998 872 8300 | tollfree=+1 888 | fax=+52 998 872 8301 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=90 suites, all have balcony/deck with ocean views, daily serving of champagne and fresh fruit, complimentary unlimited calls worldwide, welcome bottle of tequila and handmade beach bag. Hydrothalasoo pool and aqua gym, spa with private massage cabins and jacuzzi, and chauffeured airport transfer. This property is located in Puerto Morelos, 32-48 km (20-30) miles south of Cancun. }} * {{sleep | name=Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunli-the-westin-lagunamar-ocean-resort-villas-and-spa-cancun/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, Lt-18, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1095 | long=-86.7621 | directions= | phone=+52 998 891 4200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Resort features villas with washer/dryer, dishwasher, full kitchen, living room, dining room, jetted tub. The property has two infinity pools. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Solaris Cancun | alt=Club Solaris Cancun | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/Royal-solaris-cancun | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 20.5 Lote. 64 2 Etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 998 800 1353 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} You could also try out the growing vacation rental market as well. It's a chance to experience Cancún without having to share close spaces with thousands of tourists. They are an alternative if you are willing to go without the frills of room service or resort commodities. Most resorts in the hotel zone have a travel agent on site during the daytime to assist you with making reservations around Cancún, including the Mayan ruins. It is often better to book activities through these travel agents as they are employed by the hotel and cannot easily cheat you. Activities are also sold at booths found in the busier areas. Prices for the same activities are cheaper in Cancún town than in the hotel zone. * {{sleep | name=Excellence Playa Mujeres – Adults Only All Inclusive | alt= | url=https://wereviewresorts.com/resorts/excellence-playa-mujeres/ | email= | address=Condominio Playa Mujeres Cancun Riviera Maya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 872 8600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=An upmarket all inclusive resort in a secluded setting on Playa Mujeres, just north of the city center & hotel zone. It has 450 rooms, spa facilities, numerous bars and restaurants, a theater and a private marina. It attracts a sophisticated crowd, the majority of them couples. }} ==Stay healthy== It is strongly recommended that you buy bottled water. Bottled water, depending on size, typically costs M$6-15 (Jan 2022). In the Oxxo you get 0.5 liter for M$6 and 1.5 liter for M$11.50 (Jan 2022). Otherwise, '''do not drink tap water''' unless your hotel has a water purification system. Most of the resorts in Cancún have purified water at all of the facilities located inside the resorts including the bars and restaurants. The upper-scale restaurants usually have purified water as well, but the water outside of these areas is not safe to drink. In all-inclusive resorts, you will get unlimited water bottles, so you can use them instead. The sun's UV rays are extremely strong in Cancún, even on cloudy days, and will burn any exposed skin on most persons from northern climates within a few minutes. Use a sunscreen with a high SPF and avoid being exposed to the sun around mid-day. Because Cancún has powerful waves (see below), do not assume your sunscreen layer will remain intact. Always apply a fresh layer of sunscreen after taking a dip in the ocean. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|Timeshares|Expect to be inundated with offers to get free tickets, tours, or other items in exchange for viewing a timeshare presentation while in Cancún. While you will generally be given what is promised for viewing the presentation, expect a very high pressure sales pitch lasting from one to two hours during which you may be given incorrect information or promises that later turn out to be untrue. In particular, despite claims of agencies that can buyback your timeshare, most timeshares are a money-losing proposition for purchasers. As with any major purchase, take the time to research before buying - claims that you must buy something '''right now''' should always be treated with skepticism. See also [[Common scams]].}} '''Ocean currents'''&mdash; The ocean currents in Cancún, depending on the season you visit, can be strong. While the currents may not be strong enough to pull you under, keep your guard up at all times. Look for the coloured flags that are planted on the beach as well as ask your hotel's concierge or a lifeguard (if one is available). As a rule of thumb, if you're not a strong swimmer (or a non-swimmer) it is best to stick to the hotel's pool for water fun. Remember, beaches in Mexico are Federal Zones with no life guards on duty, lifeguards may only be found within the beaches at the hotels. '''Weather'''&mdash; Cancún is a place where the weather can change in a matter of minutes rather than hours. As in most tropical places, rain storms will start quickly and leave as quickly as it came. When a storm lingers, use caution in the water; especially when lightning is present. '''Timeshare and condos are a big business all over Yucatan, especially Cancún.''' "Tourist information" is another word for sales representative. If someone is offering you an "free" tour to anyplace or at a discount this means a 90-minute or longer presentation about condos and time-shares. There are 20 reps waiting on the righthand side when you arrive at the Cancún airport. There are also promoters trying to attract tourists with free Xe-Hal and Chichen Itza tours. If you are traveling on a budget, the presentation with heavy discount on tours or hotels can end up saving you several hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, you should have a general idea of what timeshare and presentations are before you go and practice caution with everything that the sales pitch presents in order to avoid being trapped in a contract for several years. '''Nothing is free'''- Most important lesson. Someone comes up to you and says you want a shot of tequlia? Come on its fun. This means you have not negotiated the price. '''Don't use ATMs out of the banks'''- There are ATMs all over Cancún. Use only ones that are inside banks or your hotel. Pharmacies, stores, gas stations are to be avoided. You will become a victim of identity theft or you will find big charges for the commission of using them. '''The Buddy System'''- If you plan to have a long night out in the strip, take precautions and have a friend with you at all times (even walking to the bathroom). Unsuspecting tipsy tourists can be easy targets for petty robbery. ==Connect== The best cellular network provider is Telcel. You get a SIM card for M$29 (Jan 2022) for example in an Oxxo. You activate it by recharging M$50, which can be also done in an Oxxo. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | alt= | url=http://www.cmexi.mrecic.gov.ar/ | email= | address=Avenida Carlos Nader 8 Mz 3, SM 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 887 4930 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consular Agency) | alt= | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/mexico-mexique/index.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan Km 12 Oficina E7, Centro Empresarial, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 883 3360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content=or call +1 613 996-8885 for emergencies. See this [https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance link] for more information }} * {{flag|Cuba}} {{listing | name=Cuba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Percari 17, SM 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 843-243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-26 | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Guanabana 40, SM 25, Manzana 13, Lote 11, 2do. Piso, Depto.2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 8842735 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States (Consular Agency) | alt= | url=https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/merida/consular-agencies/ | email=ConAgencyCancun@state.gov | address=Blvd Kukulcan Km 13 Zona Hotelera, Torre La Europea, Despacho 301 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 999 316-7168 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= | content=This consular agency part of the [https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/merida/ US Consulate General in Merida] to handle emergency US citizen services, passport applications, birth certificates, and notarials in Cancun. Most services require an appointment. Visa services are not available here, but rather at the consulate in [[Mérida (Yucatan)#Cope|Mérida]]. }} ==Go next== On the Yucatan peninsula you find several camping places with a provided tent from M$150 per night (Feb 2022, including mattress, pillow and bed cover). They are available in the nature, near or inside towns. Otherwise private rooms and hostels are available ...: ===To the south=== *'''[[Playa del Carmen]]''' – 70 km. * '''[[Cozumel]]''' – 110 km. A very pretty island and the most inhabited in all of Mexico, it is also an important Caribbean port of call. '''Chankanaab''' National Park is located here. Well known for its watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating and fishing. *'''[[Tulum]]''' – 130 km. The town has become a popular tourist destination. Nearby is the Tulum Archaeological Zone. *'''[[Bacalar]]''' – 340 km. *'''[[Mahahual | Mahahual (Costa Maya)]]''' – 350 km. *'''[[Chetumal]]''' – 380 km. ===To the west=== *'''[[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]]''' – 160 km. It's a small city dating from the Spanish Colonial era with lots of period local charm, between Cancún and Chichen Itza. The selection of hotels and restaurants makes it a nice base for a night or two; it's a good deal closer to Chichen, and other impressive Maya ruins at [[Ek Balam]] are only about 15 minutes north of town. *'''[[Mérida]]''' – 300 km. ===By air=== There are direct low-cost flights from Cancún for example to [[Oaxaca (city)|Oaxaca]], [[Mexico City]], [[Puebla]], [[Veracruz]] and Tuxtla in Chiapas. From the Tuxtla airport to [[San Cristobal de las Casas]]. For going to the Cancun airport by ADO bus: Book your bus ticket in advance on the ADO app or website. So you secure your desired departure time, don't need to queue for the ticket booth and may get some discounts for booking ahead. It works to pay with a foreign credit card. {{routebox | image1=Carretera federal 180D.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Merida (Mexico)|Merida]] | minorl1=[[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=Carretera federal 307.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Chetumal]] | minorr2=[[Playa del Carmen]]→[[Tulum]] }} {{related|Mayan_Riviera}} {{isPartOf|Quintana_Roo}} {{geo|21.17429|-86.84656}} {{usablecity}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cancun}} gud8xyn0tz4lje7t68vq8iz75qre5rz 4491945 4491937 2022-07-28T18:38:17Z Ibaman 195012 rv per [[WV:Tone]] and [[Don't tout]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cancún banner Praia Delfines.jpg}} '''[http://cancun.travel/en Cancún]''' is a popular Caribbean tourist destination on the northeast tip of [[Mexico]]'s Yucatán Peninsula, in [[Quintana Roo]], which also is called the Mexican Caribbean. Next to 22 km (14 miles) of beaches, you'll find a wide variety of resorts, spas, clubs, and malls. Peak season in Cancún tends to run from December to April. Airfare and hotel prices increase dramatically during these times, while dropping in the (northern hemisphere) summer and early autumn months. Late June is especially hot, so come prepared or try the off season. Hurricanes can be a major threat in late (northern hemisphere) summer and autumn. ==Understand== [[File:Cancun 2.JPG|thumb|300px|El Mirador beach]] Resting on the northeast corner of the Mexican Caribbean, Cancún, now a city of over 700,000 inhabitants, did not exist before the 1970s. It was a tourist project started at that time by the Mexican government in a sparsely inhabited, pristine area. Since then it has grown to become a big city and one of the premier beach resort destinations in the world. It is composed of fourteen miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7", home of the Mayan archaeological wonders, turquoise seas, a bountiful underwater world, and world-class vacation amenities. It is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World ("El Mundo Maya"). Mayan temples and ritual sites are everywhere, some smothered by lush jungle, others easily accessible. Cancun consists of two very distinct and separated areas. One of these is the Hotel Zone, entirely built around the tourist industry. It abounds with all-inclusive mega hotels with stunning Caribbean beaches. Stay here only if you don't mind spending your vacation with many other tourists. This area is basically a Mexican clone of Florida, with not much of a difference, besides the water here being the Caribbean. Downtown Cancún in contrast is a pure Mexican city, though it has very wide roads designed for cars, no real center to speak of, and is overall quite unremarkable, given its lack of any history before the 1970s. Do not expect to see Mexican historical culture here; instead, it's modern Mexico with many restaurants, North American fast food chains, shopping centers, markets and clubs. Unfortunately, the downtown area also has no beach access. Due to this, Cancun is very much a tourist town, with tourists and the beautiful beaches completely separated from real Cancunians. If you find this setup unappealing, you should probably skip Cancun altogether and go to [[Playa del Carmen]] or [[Puerto Vallarta]] instead, where locals and the beaches are in the same area. Those mostly seeking beaches and scuba diving, or who are a bit adventurous, can easily find rooms on equally beautiful and less crowded beaches along the coast just an hour or two south of Cancún. Some Spanish language skills may aid in finding better deals. You can rent a car, or take the bus to Puerto Morelos (about 20 min) or Tulum (1 hr). Playa del Carmen (45 min, M$80 ([[Mexico#Currency|pesos]]) is between the two. Taxis are also available. Those looking for a base of operations who want good or luxury hotels and the advantages of urban life but prefer more local flavor may wish to stay in the Yucatan's main city of [[Mérida_(Mexico)|Mérida]]. Many international flights in to Cancún continue on after a stop to Mérida's International Airport. === Climate === {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh = 28.4 | febhigh = 29.4 | marhigh = 30.7 | aprhigh = 32.2 | mayhigh = 33.5 | junhigh = 33.7 | julhigh = 34.3 | aughigh = 34.8 | sephigh = 33.7 | octhigh = 31.6 | novhigh = 29.8 | dechigh = 28.6 | janlow = 19.8 | feblow = 20.3 | marlow = 21.0 | aprlow = 22.6 | maylow = 23.9 | junlow = 24.7 | jullow = 24.8 | auglow = 24.6 | seplow = 24.3 | octlow = 23.3 | novlow = 21.9 | declow = 20.5 | janprecip = 104.6 | febprecip = 49.5 | marprecip = 44.1 | aprprecip = 41.2 | mayprecip = 86.9 | junprecip = 138.3 | julprecip = 77.9 | augprecip = 87.5 | sepprecip = 181.9 | octprecip = 271.9 | novprecip = 130.3 | decprecip = 86.1 | description = Source: [http://smn.cna.gob.mx/climatologia/Normales5110/NORMAL23155.TXT Servicio Meteorológico Nacional] {{dead link|December 2020}}. See weather forecast at [http://smn.cna.gob.mx/mapa_tiempo/pronosticoEdo/pronostico_quintana_roo.jpg Servicio Meteorológico Nacional] {{dead link|December 2020}}}} The climate in Cancún is tropical, with consistent hot and humid weather throughout the year, and very warm sea temperatures. You can expect a gentle breeze from the ocean to keep you comfortable. Temperatures reach their peak around May, and you may notice the extreme heat as you travel inland. Prepare for trips to archeological sites: wear light clothing, stay cool, and rest often. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{listing | type=go | name=Cancún International Airport | alt={{IATA|CUN}} | url=http://www.asur.com.mx/es/aeropuertos/cancun/pasajeros-cancun.html | email= | address= | lat=21.036667 | long=-86.876944 | directions=It is about {{km|10}} from the hotel strip and {{km|16}} southwest of downtown. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cancún International Airport | image=CUNterminal3.jpg | wikidata=Q641967 | content=It is Mexico's second busiest airport. One of Cancún's best features is its transport links, as most major air carriers in North, Central, and South America, and Europe offer services to Cancún.}} For international flights you may get a better fare flying to [[Mexico City]]. From there you can take a separate flight to Cancún. ==== Airlines flying to Cancun==== *'''Terminal 1 (Gates 1-7A in the Charter Terminal):''' Chartered flights typically arrive to and depart from Terminal 1. They can also be at Terminals 2 or 3 instead. Check with the tour/travel agency or the airline as to where to check in for the return flight home. With Terminal 4 operational (see below) plans are underway to decide to either reconstruct or close Terminal 1 which would be more changes in the future. *'''Terminal 2:''' *Concourse A (Gates A1-A9 in the octagonal shaped satellite structure): Flights from Canada: Sunwing. Flights from the USA: Alaska Airlines. Flights from Europe: Arkefly, EdelWeiss, Eurowings, Enerjet, JetAirFly, Neos, Orbest, Thomson, TUIfly. From South and Central America: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca and Copa Airlines *Concourse B (Gates B1-B22 in the main building): Domestic with: [http://www.volaris.com Volaris/Volaris Costa Rica], (to/from Cozumel); [http://www.magnicharters.com.mx Magnicharters], [https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en Viva Aerobús] from Monterrey, Mexico City and other cities in Mexico. International flights from Havana with Cubana de la Aviacion. *'''Terminal 3 (Gates C0-C26):''' flights from the USA & Canada: Air Canada, American Airlines,Delta Air Lines, Dynamic Airways, JetBlue, Spirit, United Airlines and Apple Vacations charter flights. Flights from Europe & Russia: British Airways, Evelop, Pullmantur, Neos, Nordwind and Wamos *'''Terminal 4 (Gates 53-68):''' Opened October 2017, which serves as a terminal for: [http://www.aeromexico.com Aeroméxico], Air France, Lufthansa, Air Transat, Gol, WestJet, Condor, Southwest Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines *'''FBO Terminal:''' [https://www.mayair.com.mx/ MAYAir] (to/from Cozumel & Merida); Mayan Island Air, Tropic Air (Belize City); general aviation and private executive flights. The new FBO Terminal is now next to Terminal 3. Note: Some of the above airlines operate seasonally, usually during the winter months in the northern hemisphere, or as charters while others operate more regularly year round. Chartered flights are typically booked through a tour operator or travel agency and not through the airline directly. The above can be subject to change and always mind the information given to you by the airline with your ticket and boarding pass, as well as the information provided by the airport online and via the information boards. Gates are assigned only minutes prior to arrival. ==== Inside the airport==== Unless you are looking for a timeshare, free meal or looking to burn hours of travel time and money on your vacation, do NOT stop to chit-chat with anyone about booking tours and such. There is plenty of time for that after you get settled in. After you clear customs inspection (the red or green light baggage inspection), do not give your bags to anybody offering to carry them. Be sure to pass the customs before looking for money exchange - for example inside customs zone in Cancún they offer rates that are much lower than even greediest street vendors ask. In the Terminal 2 is a Santander ATM with a relatively low withdrawal fee of M$35 (Dec 2021). ====Ground transport from the airport==== <u>By bus</u> There are buses to downtown [[Cancún]] bus station and to [[Playa del Carmen]] bus station. Buses will also drop people off at the crossroads for [[Puerto Morelos]], where there will be taxis waiting. '''[http://www.ado.com.mx ADO]''' is the main long distance inter-city bus carrier in the Yucatan Peninsula. They offer regular bus service from all terminals to downtown Cancun and to Playa del Carmen. At Terminal 1, the bus stop is on your left when you exit the terminal. The "airport bus station" is in the bus parking lot outside the domestic arrivals doors at Terminal 2. For international arrivals you turn right, after coming out of the building and walk across to the other side of the building. At Terminal 3 it's a right turn from outside the arrivals doors and past 'Air Margaritaville' (formerly 'Coconuts Welcome Bar') hut. At terminal 4, bus tickets for ADO are '''sold for five times the usual price.''' It is better to buy the ticket online or walk to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to save 400 pesos. From the airport to Cancun, ADO charges M$98 (Jan 2022) and goes every 20-30 minutes. Departures are from 8:00 until about 23:30. <u>Prebooked service</u> Make sure you know who your transport is and find them on the outside, as that is where they will be. There are many companies that provide the transfer service to the hotels in Cancún or the Riviera Maya. All of them have the option of prebooking online; some of them can be booked when arriving but this may represent another waiting time. There are other transportation firms that provide service to and from the airport for a reasonable price as well. Beware of touts who will surround you when you come out of customs clearance. If you proceed straight, you will find the official information center where they can help you with the ground transportation options. If you purchased shuttle services through online reservation and you don't find your driver, call customer service yourself; do not trust local people who claim to be airport employees trying to "help" you (usually airport employees wait for you to come to them, and not the other way round). The legitimate drivers (and their reps) for these shuttle companies are outside the building, outside the exit glass doors, towards their vehicles. The airport has constructed a metal fence right outside of international arrivals. Only airport staff and licensed shuttle and travel agent employees are allowed in (they have to swipe a badge). If you are meeting someone who will be arriving, ask them to leave that area and walk towards the airport to meet their party. ====To Cozumel==== There is an airline called [https://www.mayair.com.mx/ MAYAir] and [https://www.aerotucan.com/php/index.php AeroTucan] from the FBO terminal, next to Terminal 3 to allow you to fly directly through Cancún to Cozumel. Otherwise you can also use the ADO bus or a shared ride shuttle to [[Playa del Carmen]] and take the ferry to Cozumel, as the ferry terminal is next to the Playa del Carmen bus station. ====For departing from Cancun airport==== Beware of leaving Mexico with enough money. The Mexican Government charges a travel tax of around M$900 (US$45) to leave the country from the airport. Most major air carriers may already have the travel tax charged to the price of the ticket, though it is highly recommended that travelers check this before leaving to/from Cancún. The current collective travel experience (from TripAdvisor) shows that almost all airlines flying from the US have already included this tax in their airfare, so there is no need to pay again when leaving Cancún. It seems that only charter flights from the UK do not include this tax and UK travelers may need to pay upon leaving. At terminal 4, there is no one who could even collect the tax - there is no goverment/police passport control, only exit passport control is done by the airline and airport security. Some recources mention departure tax of USD 11 which was supposedly introduced by the state of Quiatana Roo upon all foreign travelers leaving the state through the airport. This tax can be paid on govermental website and various scam websites which charge an extra fee aside from the tax itself, or should be payable in cash at the airport. However, as of February 2022, there is no one collecting the money at the airport or checking the QR codes which should be obtained when paying the tax online. There are several people standing in the departure hall of the airport and holding signs saying the tax should be paid, but these people are not enforcing the payment, they are not even actively approaching people leaving the state. It is unclear if this a real tax or some complex scam; in either case, it makes no sense to pay the tax only, if someone starts collecting it, just pay it in cash. Also beware of going through security too early. Food and drink prices almost double (US$4 for 1/2 litre of water) and you can't easily go back out. The Duty free shop at Terminal 4 is more expensive than supermarkets in Mexico, so you better buy your Tequila before going through security. There is a free Wifi at Terminal 4. Terminal 1 is due to its mostly domestic connections more reasonably priced. ===By carpooling=== You can have a look on Blablacar for shared rides, which have lower prices than first-class intercity buses. These are the approximate prices as of January 2022:<br> • Tulum – M$135<br> • Valladolid – M$140<br> • Mérida – M$280<br> • Bacalar – M$350<br> ===By car=== Driving in Mexico can be an experience. For more information and tips refer to [[driving in Mexico]]. The Carretera Cancun-Tulum/Av Tulum '''(Fed Hwy 307)''' is the main north-south highway which begins at the intersection with Av Lopez Portillo '''(Fed Hwy 180)''', north of downtown. From here this highway connects Cancun to the airport, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and eventually to Chetumal near the Belizean border. Fed Hwy 180/180D goes east and west as Av Lopez Portillo and goes across the Yucatan Peninsula to Merida and winds down towards Campeche and Villahermosa along the Gulf Coast. '''Fed Hwy 180D''', west of town becomes a toll freeway between Cancun and Merida with limited access while '''Fed Hwy 180''' (the older two lane highway or 'carretera libre') runs parallel to Hwy 180D, connecting various towns with the speed bumps (topes) to slow traffic going through the town. Cars rented in Mexico cannot be legally driven into Central America. There are also car rental and travel agencies lined up along Blvd Kukulcan in the Hotel Zone and in other areas downtown. They are in free standing buildings and within the malls for travelers planning to take a day trip, shopping for tours and activities or for booking an onward journey to the next destination. The cars rented from the Hotel Zone or downtown may be less expensive than from the airport and can be had for a shorter period of time when the car is needed. See "By car" under "Get around" for links to specific car rental companies and in regards to getting around locally by car. ===By bus=== Cancun's {{marker|type=go|name=bus station|url=http://mexicoautobuses.com/horarios-autobuses/quintana-roo/cancun.html | address=Calle Pino, SM23, MZ 1, Lt 1 y 2, Centro |lat=21.1643 | long=-86.8267}} is in downtown Cancun, northwest of the roundabout at Av Uxmal and Av Tulum. The station is served by a taxi rank in front of the station along Pino. Local buses to the hotel zone pass regularly behind the station on the Tulum Avenue. To the station goes the first class bus ADO and second class buses like Mayab and Oriente, which have around 50% lower prices than ADO. Schedules of second class buses cannot be checked online. An employee in the station's ticket booth will show you the schedule on the computer monitor. Second class buses go less frequent than ADO. From the bus terminal there are frequent buses to: * the Airport (30 min) * [[Playa del Carmen]] (1 hr 20 min) * [[Tulum]] * [[Merida (Mexico)|Merida]] (4 hr) * [[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]] (2 hr) * [[Campeche]] (6 hr 45 min) and * [[Chetumal]] (5-6 hr) in the Yucatan Peninsula. * [[Chichen Itza]]: Direct buses leave once or twice daily from Cancun; so to get there take a more frequent bus to Valladolid and transfer to another bus to Chichen Itza. There are less frequent services (once or twice daily) to further away places such as: * [[Palenque]] (13 hr) * [[Tuxtla Gutierrez]] (18-20 hr) * [[San Cristobal de las Casas]] (18-19 hr) * [[Villahermosa]] (12-13 hr) * Mexico City (26 hr) and elsewhere in the Republic. The following bus lines offer services into and out of the Central Bus Terminal: * {{listing | type=go | name=ADO | alt=Autobuses Del Oriente | url=http://www.ado.com.mx | email= | address=Calle Pino, SM23, MZ 1, Lt 1 y 2, Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 55 5133-5133 | tollfree=+1800-009-9090 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=They operate the '''ADO, ADO GL, OCC (Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón), Riviera''' and '''Platino''' bus lines, and the '''[http://www.clickbus.com.mx ClickBus.com]''' booking site. }} * Second class buses with '''AU, Oriente, Mayab''' and '''Noroeste''' (subsidiaries of Grupo ADO) are available for more localized travel to Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Polponah, Kantunilkin, Chiquila (location for Holbox ferry) and other nearby towns and villages in Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Campeche states. Second class buses typically takes longer to get across longer distances due to the multiple stops they make to pick up and drop off other passengers alongside the road. * {{listing | type=go | name=Auto Centro | alt= | url=http://www.autobusescentro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 999 923 9962 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-12 | content= operates second class bus service between Cancun's bus station & their own terminal in Merida via Tixpeual, Tixkokob, Euan, Cacalchen, Izamal, Tunkas, Dzitas, Valladolid, Chemax, Xcan and/or Leona on three different routes. These buses stop anywhere along the road to pick up and drop off people on request. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Playa Express | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pino 13, SM 23, Mz 1, Centro | lat=21.16495 | long=-86.82624 | directions=''colectivo'' (shared ride van) stand across the street from the front of the bus station at Pino & Av Tulum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=M$45 to Playa del Carmen | lastedit=2017-08-31 | content=Regularly scheduled shuttles to Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen in the Mercedes/Dodge Sprinter vans. They do ''not'' make stops at the airport. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|21.145| -86.8|zoom=12|layer=W|name=Map of Cancun center and the Hotel Zone}} Cancún is very easy to navigate. To the south is the airport, to the North is the city and in between on the stretch of land between the sea and the Nichupte lagoon are all the hotels, beaches and bars, referred to as the hotel zone or ''Zona Hotelera''. Downtown is where most residents live and it stretches in on the mainland behind the lagoon. ===By e-hailing=== Uber, Cabify and Didi cover the city. ===By bus=== Buses are cheap and come frequently. Most bus drivers are very courteous and will stop for you even if you are not waiting at a bus stop. Most routes head up and down the main thoroughfare, Blvd Kukulcan, named after the feather serpent which is the main Mayan deity, from the Mayan words ''kukul'' (bird) and ''can'' (snake). Buses pass constantly but be prepared for possibly cramped and rough ride. After paying the fare, which is on a per person basis, the driver will hand you a ticket/receipt which are usually printed with advertisements this does not serve as a transfer to another bus. Fares are usually M$10 (Jan 2022) for destinations within the city, while a ticket to anywhere in the Zona Hotelera costs M$12 (Jan 2022). The fare is per boarding, so you pay again if you have to board another bus to complete the journey. Do not expect buses to have amenities such as air conditioning and seat cushions. Many bus drivers speak enough English to help visitors get around. When you are ready to get off, you can either push the button on top of the hand rail, or if you're not sure of your destination, tell the driver where you would like to get off or point to the destination using a bus map. Most bus drivers speak enough English to understand non-Spanish speakers. Be careful when the bus is full as pick-pocketing is a concern. The following companies operate buses locally: * '''[http://www.turicun.com/web/rutas.php Turicun (Transportacion Turistica y Urbana de Cancun)]''' * '''[http://www.autocarcancun.com/Br AutoCar S.A. de CV]''' or see: * '''[http://cancun.rutadirecta.com/ RutaDirecta.com]''' The websites only provide of list of routes showing them on the map as to where they go. No schedules as they run quite frequently. Another great resource for finding your way around Cancún are the Can-Do Cancún maps & Guides by Perry & Laura McFarlin. Companies serving the station include all attractions and towns along the coast: the '''Riviera Express''' for the Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xel-Ha, etc.) and '''ADO''' for the major national destinations. For some Riviera Maya destinations, it's possible to stop the buses on the Tulum Avenue without having to go all the way to the station, however if you are unsure about where to catch the bus then it's best to go to the station. ===By taxi=== Taxis are plentiful, a bit expensive for the hotel zone and airport, but cheap in the downtown area. Fares for the hotel zone depend on how far along the Blvd Kukulcan you want to go (fares available at hotel receptions and shopping centres), while within the downtown there is a general fixed fare of about M$25 per trip within downtown and M$70-110 (Sept 2017) in another zone outside of downtown. The cab fare to the hotel zone from downtown is ~M$180 (Sept 2017). It is best to just ask the driver upon boarding to avoid misunderstandings. By far, the best mode of transportation for the hotel zone is by bus. The bus fare is cheap and getting from Point A to Point B doesn't take very long. However, taxi drivers do not give receipts even if you request them. Be careful and clear with your taxista. They have set rates on paper for how much they should charge for the trip per kilometer (no meter). You can also obtain a discount about 10% if you ask. If you are splitting a cab with friends, be clear on the number of services, people, and price he will charge to your destination. If your friends get out before you he can charge you twice the amount you negotiated for just a few more kilometers. A "service" is considered to be from start point to a requested stop point. If your taxista is non-cooperative there are about 10 more taxis around every corner. The city taxis are white with a single green horizontal stripe across each side of the vehicle. They can give rides within the city and to the airport but they cannot pick up passengers at the airport. Taxis of different color combinations are usually from other municipalities that cannot transport passengers locally. They can only drop off passengers coming from another city or town (municipality). ===By car=== Be very careful if you choose to drive in Cancún. Avoid renting a car at the airport car rental agencies; instead, find a local rental agency in town or via your hotel with good reviews. The airport rental agencies have become notorious for long lines, frustration, bad service, bait-and-switch scams, and deceptive practices (i.e not honoring reservations, and overcharging of uninformed tourists with "required" extra insurance fees). Even well-known rental companies have terrible reviews at the airport, as they are often franchises owned by the same people. The police seem to pull tourists over at the drop of a hat during spring break. When you pick up a rental, check and document (photo/video) for any existing damage and that all equipment (spare tire/jack) and lights are present and working. Make sure both front and back car tag/license plates are present (In Mexico, police will remove the front tag of illegally parked vehicles to be returned for a fine at the station.) Also, if you are pulled over for a light violation, do not be surprised if the police holds out an open palmed hand, while holding your driver’s license hostage in the other. Most police officers are underpaid and will for the most part demand a small bribe to let you off the hook. See the related travel article [[Driving in Mexico]] for additional information. ===Orientation=== Addresses in the main city (downtown) are organized by Super Manzanas (SM) or 'Super Blocks' which consists of several blocks or Manzanas (Mz) contained within. The SMs are separated by wider busier roads/boulevards (usually named) at all sides while the Manzanas (Mz) are separated by narrower, smaller side streets within a SM (can be numbered or named). On the maps the main roads form different unique shapes which are usually the Super Manzanas. On Isla Cancún (Zona Hotelera) the addresses are based on how many Kilometers (Km) along Blvd Kukulkan from Km 0 (a parking lot) at the intersection of Blvd Kukulkan and Av Bonampak. As you travel east from Av Bonampak towards Punta Cancun (Km 9), and south through Isla Cancun (Zona Hotelera) along Blvd Kukulkan the Km numbers increase culminating at Km 25.3 (Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts) south of Punta Nizuc. Blvd Kulkakun becomes 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' which goes east towards the airport on the mainland. Coming from the airport the taxis and shuttles typically follow 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' to reach the Hotel Zone via Punta Nizuc at Km 25 and work their way north. The main highways through town are Av Tulum (Hwy 307) that goes north-south and Av Portillo (Hwy 180) which go diagonally between southwest and northeast. Both roads do intersect at Parque Crucero towards the north end of town. ==See== [[File:CancunPlage.jpeg|thumb|Cancún's Waters]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Interactive Aquarium | alt= | url=https://www.interactiveaquariumcancun.com/en/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Hotel Zone | lat=21.10967 | long=-86.76449 | directions=Inside La Isla Village Mall in the Hotel Zone. | phone=+52 998 2063311 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00; Marine Presentations 19:00 | price=US$15 basic admissions. More to swim with dolphins and other activities | lastedit=2017-09-04 | content=Right in the middle of the hotel zone, this small but modern aquarium lets you get up close and personal with aquatic life. You can pet rays, nurse sharks, touch starfish, etc. There is also a chance to swim with captive dolphins in a large pool. }} * {{see | name=El Rey Archaeological Zone | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.060894 | long=-86.780596 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Museo Maya de Cancún and Archaeological Zone of San Miguelito | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.070576| long=-86.779347 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Yamil Lu'um | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.110242 | long=-86.760448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Ruins of a small Maya temple}} * {{see | name=Punta Cancun lighthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.137917 | long=-86.740899 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=on the northern tip of the Hotel Zone}} * {{see | name=El Meco Archaeological Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.210480| long=-86.804222| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.143626 | long=-86.788144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=80 m tower with a rotating observation deck}} * {{see | name=Parque Urbano Kabah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.142334| long=-86.837808| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Palacio Municipal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.161515 | long=-86.824865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=After sunset are the fountains colorful lightened.}} * {{see | name=Cancun Wax Museum | alt= | url=https://www.museoceracancun.com/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.110187 | long=-86.763411 | directions= | phone=+52 998 176 8249 | tollfree= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museo del Automóvil Antiguo del Sureste | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.170217 | long=-86.856395 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{see | name=Ferris Wheel Cancun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.110156| long=-86.763087 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=3 turns in an air-conditioned gondola for US$17.50 (March 2022)}} * '''Water and sand''', Cancún is possibly best known for its beautiful turquoise waters and powdery white beaches. ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Cancún}} ===Ocean and beaches=== To get from the center to a beach quickly, go to {{marker | type=do | name= Playa Las Perlas| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1571376| long= -86.7998846| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} or {{marker | type=do | name= Playa Tortugas| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1482567| long= -86.7907594| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}}. Take the frequent bus line 1 from the main street Av Tulum north of Fuente del Ceviche for M$12 (Jan 2022), or a taxi/Uber. Beaches in Cancun are for the more advanced swimmers, the edge of the open ocean can make for a challenging and fun swimming experience. For less advanced swimmers, or those with little ones, pick a resort facing [[Isla Mujeres]] for a gentle and relaxing aquatic experience. Be aware that the island becomes extremely hot during day and there are few, if any opportunities to cool off. The sand found here is ground up coral and doesn't get hot like you might expect. The beaches are absolutely gorgeous and the water is crystal clear and warm. ===Further activities=== * {{do | name=Ventura Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Amusement and water park with many attractions.}} * {{do | name= Captain Hook Cancun| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Shows on a pirate boat.}} * {{do | name= Xoximilco| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A theme park, which is built around the culture of Mexico, food, music and customs in the Mayan jungle. It's on the highway, so easily accessable with a second-class bus or colectivos.}} * '''Football''', New in Cancún with the First Division team "Potros de Hierro (Iron Colts) of Cancún". The Atlante team, now based in Cancún, has a brand new stadium downtown. * '''Bird watching at the airport''', It may sound odd, but because the airport is basically carved out of a large block of forest, there are all kinds of birds and animals around, especially early in the morning. Look for the Mexican agoutis (large forest rodents) grazing on the lawns next to the forest. * {{do | name=Columbus Romantic Dinner Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.columbuscancun.com.mx/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat with friends you have not met yet. The staff allow you to take part in the fun or settle back and watch the sunset. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat and is extra tasty when eaten out on the high seas. }} * {{do | name=Cancún Yachts Club | url=http://www.cancunyachtsclub.com | email= | address=boulevardo kukulkan km. 5.8 | lat= | long= | directions=zona hotelera | phone=+52 998 8495317 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Yacht rentals in Cancún. exclusives luxury yachts for rentals tours in all the Cancún areas , snorkeling, diving, swimming the most save water activities in yacht. }} * {{do | name=Punta Este Marina | alt= | url=http://www.puntaestemarina.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Drive your own boat through the lagoon in the Jungle Tour and sknorkel on the reef. Diving lessons and dive trips to the best dive spots in Cancún such as underwater museum. }} * {{do | name=Aqua Tours | alt= | url=http://www.aquatours.travel | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exciting water tour. Choose either a jet ski or two person jet boat for a trip through the lagoon out to snorkel on the reef. Popular tours are the Jungle Tour and the Sailing Quest (Catamarans). }} * '''[http://www.swimwithdolphinscancun.com Swim with Dolphins]'''. '''Wet'n'Wild''' also offers dolphin experiences. (Beware: no cameras are allowed, they charge for the first photo and a bit less for each subsequent one). Other great places to swim with captive dolphins are '''[http://www.delphinusworld.com Delphinus Dreams]''' and '''[http://www.dolphindiscovery.com Dolphin Discovery]'''. Some operators offer it in the interactive aquarium of Cancún, others include a trip to Isla Mujeres, where the facilities are. * {{do | name=Off Road Games Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.offroadcancun.mx/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 294 2742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Off-road ATV adventures. }} * {{do | name=Always Diving | alt= | url=http://alwaysdiving.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Scuba dive with a wide catalog of diving programs. }} * {{do | name=Diving Center Cancun | alt= | url=http://www.divingcentercancun.com | email=info@divingcentercancun.com | address=Boulevard Kukulcan, Km 3.2, Zona Hotelera, Marina Chac Chic | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 (998) 148 7077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-05 | content=Professional PADI certified scuba diving company provides PADI Diving certifications. }} ===Out of town trips=== * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Chichen Itza|Chichén Itzá Archaeological Site]] | lat=20.681423 | long=-88.570314 }} – 200 km. The largest Maya archaeological site in Yucatan, Chichen Itza is often visited on a day trip from Cancún, but is rather distant and only a small portion of the site and attractions can be seen this way. If you find the ancient Maya of interest, spend a night at one of the hotels at Chichen so you can avoid having a rushed incomplete visit. You can take a public bus or a private vehicle, about 2½ hours from Cancún by car. Also, close to the site is a cenote, which is a fresh water sinkhole, where you can swim. The Kukulcán Pyramid, one of the most impressive Maya structures and voted one of the World's New Seven Wonders, is now closed off to climbing to preserve it from wear. * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Isla Mujeres]] | lat=21.235993 | long=-86.734872 }} – 15 km. A great break from the Cancún tourist traps. This small island is a 20 minute ferry ride from the hotel zone or from Terminal Maritima Puerto Juárez, located 5 minutes from downtown Cancún. On the island rent a scooter to get around fast and cheap. There is a beautiful ecological water theme park, [http://www.garrafon.com '''Garrafon'''], with splendid vistas on land and a magical underwater world. * {{marker | type=do | name=Isla Contoy | lat=21.493573 | long=-86.793244 }} – 40 km. About 30&nbsp;km (19&nbsp;mi) north of Isla Mujeres and apart from its natural beauty it is considered to be the most important nesting place for sea birds in the Mexican Caribbean with more than 150 different species. You can only go there with a tour operator, not on your own. * {{marker | type=do | name=Tulum Archeologicial Zone | lat=20.215086 | long=-87.429257 }} – 130 km. The only major Maya archeological site to overlook the Caribbean Sea. Tulum is believed to be one of the most important ceremonial sites for the Maya people. It dates back more than 7 centuries and shows the remains of a huge walled city with roads, homes and businesses by the sea. The major highlight of Tulum is El Castillo which is a large pyramid that sits on a forty-foot cliff. ADO Buses from Cancún run around 2:20 hr and cost M$226 (April 2022). On the ADO website and app the stop is called "Tulum zona arqueológica". * {{marker | type=do | name=[[Coba]] | lat=20.4912827| long=-87.7252940}} – 140 km. A beautiful site; it was one of the largest Maya cities in ancient times, but much is still hidden under lush jungle. It boasts the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Nohoch Mul. Muyil boasts a lake surrounded by many Maya constructions. * {{do | name=Xcaret (ecopark) | alt= | url=http://www.xcaret.com | email= | address= | lat=20.580555| long=-87.119809| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=– 80 km (45 mi). An eco-archaeological park less than 7 km (4 mi) south of Playa del Carmen, in the Riviera Maya. Here you can admire tropical flora and fauna typical of the region as well as different expressions of the Mayan culture. In its facilities you can find an archaeological site, snorkeling in underground rivers, beach, butterfly pavilion, orchid greenhouse, regional fauna breeding farm, Mayan village, jaguar island, among others. For additional cost visitors can swim with captive dolphins; enjoy the Temascal and Spa services. At night you can admire the unique night show “Xcaret México Espectacular” which features a variety of performances from ancient Mayan culture to traditional Mexican music and dances. }} ==Buy== If there is no price tag, '''ask for the price first'''. The simple question is "¿Cuánto cuesta?" and is easily understood by Mexicans. These ATMs have low withdrawal fees in the centro: BanCoppel, Banjercito, (city)banamex and Santander. In the Hotel Zone is a {{marker | type=buy | name= Banamex ATM| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1359179| long= -86.7477485| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} inside the Selecto Super Chedraui. For buying groceries are Oxxo, 7-eleven and Circle K around. In the centro is the {{marker | type=buy | name= big supermarket Chedraui| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1578624| long= -86.8258004| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}} and the {{marker | type=buy | name= Soriana Super| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 21.1642640| long= -86.8252784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=}}. Spending the day on the beaches of Cancún is not only an opportunity to relax, but to shop as well. Many of the native people of Cancún make a living by selling different items to the tourists on the beach. There are a variety of items to be purchased from these vendors, items such as sarongs, jewelry, sea shells and more. However, as in the markets, you have to be willing to bargain to get the right prices. When shopping in Cancún, you can either go into the downtown area or the hotel zone. Downtown is much cheaper, but the Hotel Zone has brand-name goods. '''Markets''', Bring your [[haggling]] skills and get ready for a vast shopping experience in any of the city markets in downtown Cancun. Great buys can be found, so stick to your price resolve. The prices are fixed in the (American style) malls and in the shops selling the brand-name goods which are comparable to those in the U.S. and Europe for the similar products. * {{buy | name=Market 28 | alt=Mercado 28 | url= | email= | address=Xel-ha m 2 13 SM 28, 28, | lat=21.1617 | long=-86.8343 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | content=This is the local market in downtown Cancún. Great shopping for souvenirs. It also has some great Mexican outdoor restaurants. Very cheap and good shopping. Don't forget to bargain. }} * {{buy | name=Market 23 | alt=Mercado 23| url= | email= | address=Ciricote 15, SM 23 | lat=21.16799 | long=-86.82802 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-19:00 | price= | content=This is more of a 'locals' market as most products offered are like groceries, flowers, supplies, etc. Doesn't have the same range as Market 28, but is worth a visit. }} * {{buy | name=Plaza Las Americas | url= | email= | address=Dialogo Norte-Sur, 7 | lat=21.1469 | long=-86.8234 | directions=southeast of the roundabout at Av Labna/Sayil and Carr Cancun-Tulum/Av Tulum (Fed Hwy 307 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=The Plaza de las Americas offers Cinepolis (movie) Theaters, Sears, Chedraui, Liverpool and numerous smaller shops and restaurants in the mall itself and in the immediate surrounding areas not part of the mall. }} * {{buy | name=La Isla Cancún Shopping Village | alt=Plaza La Isla | url=https://islacancun.mx/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, lt 18-10, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.11076 | long=-86.76356 | directions= | phone=+52 998 883-5025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=In the hotel zone. Features hundreds of stores ranging from American brands like Under Armour to Mexican brands like Senor Frogs. There are numerous restaurants including Chili's and McDonald's along with more local Mexican foods. }} * {{buy | name=Kukulcan Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.kukulcanplaza.mx/ | email= | address= Blvd Kukulcan km 13, lt 410 and 411A, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1025 | long=-86.7654| directions= | phone=+52 998 193-0160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-08-31 | content=Another mall down the street from 'La Isla' mall in the hotel zone featuring American and Mexican brand names such as Forever 21, GNC and Señor Frog's among other stores and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Lapis Jewelry Factory | alt= | url=http://www.lapis-jewellery.com/ | email=lapiscancun@gmail.com | address=Blvd. Kukulkan km 11.5, local 100 Int. Plaza Flamingo, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 110 87 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You are likely to be offered a coupon for free jewelry at this store. Their website also offers a free gift for individuals who book a shuttle through their website. However, if you do not have any evidence of this, the offer will not be honored. A free shuttle service is offered to take you to the store from your hotel. However, the prices in the store are exorbitant (even at the "discounted" rates), and much of the same jewelry is sold by street vendors and hotel gift shops, as well as online. Be sure to investigate other vendors first to get an idea of how much you should pay. One rule of thumb is to buy at 20-30% of the quoted price. The salespeople will insist that it's worth much more, but stand your ground. If a salesperson agrees to your offer too quickly, you're probably paying too much. In addition, a number of people have reported difficulty obtaining refunds. }} ==Eat== For a big variety of local food, the Mercado 28 and the Parque de las Palapas are the right address. These '''US fast food''' (and casual dining) chains are less common worldwide, but have restaurants in Cancun:<br> • in the city center: '''Carl's Jr''' and '''Church’s Chicken''' <br> • near the city center: '''Little Caesars''' (pizza) and '''Dairy Queen''' (ice cream and cakes) <br> • in the Hotel Zone: '''Johnny Rockets''' and '''Hooters''' <br> • in the Plaza Las Americas mall: '''Johnny Rockets''', '''Hooters''' and '''Chili's''' <br> • in the airport: '''Johnny Rockets''' <br> • on the way to airport: '''Papa John's Pizza''' ===Street Food=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Parque de las Palapas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1610404 | long=-86.8275301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=There is a good variety. The eateries are open from 10:00 and the food stalls from the evening on. All of them close around 00:00. Most places have a big sign showing the food on a picture and the according low price.}} ====At the bus station==== * {{eat | name=Food stall directly in front of the bus station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1646301 | long=-86.8266822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=They have tasty tortas (sandwich) for M$25 (April 2022) and tacos.}} * {{eat | name=Food stall "Tacos More" | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1642902 | long=-86.8271486 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Here you get well tasting tacos with fish (e.g. shrimps) for M$25 (April 2022) or with meat.}} ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== *{{eat | name=El Cantón Toluqueño | alt= | url= | email= | address= Av Tulum 4239| lat= 21.1600098| long= -86.8258923| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=There is a Comida Corrida including a soup, main dish, tortillas and drink for M$60-70 (Jan 2022). They also serves breakfast starting at M$50 (Jan 2022).}} *{{eat | name= Fa Kee (Comida China)| alt= | url= | email= | address= Av Tulum 49| lat= 21.1588283| long= -86.8257736| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | | content=You get a Chinese dish for M$65-80 (Jan 2022).}} * {{eat | name=Las Tortugas | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=316232618386840 | email= | address=Avenida Coba 51, Plaza Las Avenidas | lat= 21.1571486| long= -86.8297785| directions= | phone=+52 998 887 6209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving tortas, a kind of Mexican sandwich. }} * {{eat | name=Quesadillas & sopes – Tradición Mexicana| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1609544| long=-86.8259463 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=As the name says, here you get quesadillas for M$18 (April 2022) and sopes for M$21 (April 2022).}} ====Near the city center in the Mercado 28==== * {{eat | name=Atotonilco | url= | email= | address=Xel-ha 107 | lat= 21.1615225| long= -86.8342417| directions=right across from El Cejas | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-18:09 | price=US$4-10 | content=An extremely good sampling of Mexican food from all around the country. Excellent value. Nothing fancy but a gastronomical delight. Try the "Huevos Motuleños". }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Los de Pescados | url=http://losdepescado.com/ | email= | address=Ave Tulum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 1146 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Taco restaurant specializing in seafood. Fish tacos cost M$37 (July 2021) and are a few pieces of fried fish with some tortillas. You put your own sauces and condiments. }} * {{eat | name=Pescaditos | url=http://pescaditos.restaurantsnapshot.com/ | email= | address=Ave Yaxchilán 69 | lat=21.161389 | long=-86.829444 | directions=close to corner of Marañón | phone=+52 998 884 0305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Really nice and laid back seafood restaurant where everything's deep fried. Try the chiles rellenos, possibly the best ones in Cancún. }} * {{eat | name=La Habichuela | alt= | url=https://www.lahabichuela.com/ | email=info@lahabichuela.com | address=Margaritas 25 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Parque de las Palapas | phone=+52 998 884 3158 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=La Habichuela is a must-visit with its Mexican cuisine, Mayan setting and Caribbean seafood. This restaurant has been open since 1977 and is a legend in Cancún. The romantic, outside garden is a popular place to dine with the decoration of various native trees and plants that create a beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. La Habicheula received the National Best Restaurant Award and has been a part of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Organization since 2001. }} * '''[http://pabiloel.com/ Café trova El Pabilo]''', Ave Yaxchilán # 31, +52 998 179 8043 Art exhibitions every 15 days. Good baguettes and wine. * {{eat | name=Restaurante Natura | url=https://www.restaurantenatura.com/ | email= | address=Boulevard Kukulcan km 9.5 | lat= | long= | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 883 0585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-23:00 | price= | content=Natura is the only healthy choice restaurant to be found in the hotel zone of Cancún. Fit for Vegetarians and non vegetarians. Over 20 choices of fresh made juices and salads. Service fast and friendly, very clean place and inexpensive. Highly recommended to anyone looking to eat or enjoy some drinks outside in Cancún. }} * {{eat | name=Los Tarascos | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/LosTarascosCancun/ | email= | address=Av. Tulum 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 8707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16.30-03.00 | price= | lastedit=2019-02-18 | content=Classic Mexican taqueria specializing in tacos al pastor. Very popular with the locals, quite tasty and at a fair price. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Mikado | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:30-23:00 | price= | content=Japanese and Thai cuisine featuring teppanyaki tables. }} * {{eat | name=La Capilla Argentina | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Argentine steakhouse with a Mediterranean flair. }} * {{eat | name=Champions Sports Bar | url=http://www.champions.marriottcancunrestaurants.com | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-02:00 | price= | content=Stepped up bar food with all the games on over 40 screens. }} * {{eat | name=Gustino | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcán, km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=JW Marriott Cancún Resort & Spa | phone=+52 998 848 9600 ext 6637 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Gustino has authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest Mediterranean ingredients. }} * '''[http://www.cambalacherestaurantes.com/#inicio Cambalache]''', Blvd Kukulcán km 9, ''at Forum By the Sea Mall'', +52 998 883 0902. This Argentine Steakhouse serves up one of the best menus in Cancún. The atmosphere inside the restaurant makes you feel you have travelled an extra 1000 miles. The staff's attention to detail and desire to please make you feel like you're the only one they are serving that night. Great place to have a dinner with the one you love or enjoy the company of friends. The food alone could give this place a 4-star rating, the rest is just an added bonus. ==Drink== Cancún's nightlife is unlike any other destination on Earth. For some, a day in Cancún doesn't start until tasks like an 11:00 breakfast, nap on the beach, and siesta are arduously completed. This is your place to shine. The '''legal drinking age''' in Mexico is 18, but it is not strongly enforced. ====Hotel Zone==== The Hotel Zone is a huge venue and gets top entertainers and DJs. Don't be surprised to see Vegas like shows spontaneously erupt while you are sipping your piña colada. These clubs can charge large covers ranging from US$20–60 per person, though the cover can include an open bar. You may find yourself dancing in a conga line, laughing your cares away and speaking whatever ''Español'' you managed to pickup. A must for the first timers, and always good fun for returners also. Coco Bongo's entertainment includes a show, complete with women swinging from the ceilings. Most of the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) venues listed below are in Punta Cancun, between km 9 and 10, in the area surrounding Hotel Krystal, Cancun Convention Center and the Grand Fiesta Americana. * {{drink | name=Señor Frogs | alt= | url=https://senorfrogs.com/cancun | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulkan km 9, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 883 3454 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Señor Frog's is a restaurant by day and a dance club by night, and is one of the most popular spots for vacationers to visit. The restaurant opens up for lunch and serves international types of food such as pasta, chicken and pizza as well as Mexican cuisine all day until midnight. A cover charge of five dollars will get you into the party after 20:00 and includes a souvenir yard glass which you can then pay to get filled with your drink of choice. One of Señor Frog's famous attractions is the water slide that leads from the club out into the lagoon, just for a little bit of fun. As the evening progresses, Señor Frog's becomes less family friendly and more of a party establishment, waitresses will circulate, offering shots of tequila for a price. Waiters are also very "hands on", if you are not traveling in a family group, expect them to try to touch, hug, or kiss the female members of the party. }} * {{drink | name=Dady'O | url= | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.133183 | long=-86.7474 | directions=across street from Coco Bongo | phone=+52 998 883 3333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dady'O has been known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Coco Bongo | alt= | url=https://www.cocobongo.com/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5 #30, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=across street from Dady'O | phone=+52 998 883 2373 | tollfree=+1 800 841 4636 | hours=22:30-05:00 | price=US$75 | content=A nightclub featuring a show that has been compared with Las Vegas. More than 50 professionals in scenery. Tickets can be bought online for US$75. If you don't mind waiting to get in exchangeable tickets can be bought from Oxxo for M$1000. }} ====Avenue Yaxchilán==== Also try the clubs in the north of '''Av Yaxchilan''', located in downtown Cancún, where all the locals hang out. * {{drink | name=Los 4 Elementos | url=https://www.facebook.com/cuatroelementoskaraoke/ | email= | address= Ave Yaxchilan 31 | lat= | long= | directions=Hotel Xbalamque | phone=+52 998 255 9658 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Try the live music bar Los 4 Elementos. They open and play live music from 23:00 until the last customer leaves. The music is great and prices are significantly lower than those found in the hotel zone clubs. }} * {{drink | name=El Pabilo Cafe | url=http://pabiloel.com/ | email= | address=Ave Yaxchilan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== Cancún has a large range of 3-5 star hotels in the "hotel zone" and some more economical hotels in the city center. Note that several aging resorts located on and around Punta Cancún are now relying upon heavily discounted vacation packages or all-inclusive deals to fill rooms. They market themselves heavily as a great bargain to a wider audience. The result is that Punta Cancún is jam-packed with the revelers who can get rowdy and obnoxious. If you prefer to spend your vacations in a quieter and calmer setting, it may be worth it to splurge on a newer resort in the central or southern part of the Hotel Zone and further away from the "partying" crowds. Then you can save Punta for a brief day (or evening) trip for shopping, dining or entertainment. ===Budget=== Most of the "Budget" and some of the "mid-range" category hotels are in and around downtown on the mainland. Many are also within a reasonable walking distance or short taxi ride to the bus station on Av Uxmal and Av Tulum (Hwy 307) for those arriving late and/or leaving early. The area is reasonably safe at night. Several budget hotels can be found for M$400-650 (April 2022) on Google Maps with the according price and on booking.com. Just sort by price. ====in the city center:==== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Rivemar | alt= | url=http://www.hotelrivemar.com/ | email= | address=Av Tulum 51 | lat=21.15898 | long=-86.82571 | directions=next to Farmacia Similares on Av Tulum & Andandor Claves, a block up from Chedraui on Av Tulum | phone=+52 998 884 1199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit= | content=In the downtown area near the bus station. Front desk help is very friendly. You can keep your bags at the hotel even after checking out. You can take the Rt. 1 bus to the hotel/beaches district. When booking directly at the hotel it's M$650 for 1 person and M$750 for 2 persons. (April 2022) }} * {{sleep | name=Fiesta Party Hostel - Cancun | alt= | url=https://fiesta-party-hostel-cancun.business.site/ | email= | address=Alcatraces #43, SM:22 Mza:10 | lat=21.15998 | long=-86.82717 | directions= | phone=+52 998 892 7902 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$282 | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=This hostel does not fail to live up to its name, and if you are looking to hang out with your fellow party people, you shouldn't be disappointed here, where drinks and revelry flow freely. If you don't like noise, on the other hand, this might not be the most ideal accommodation. But the establishment does provide free breakfast and dinner plus bus trips to the beach and a happy hour every evening. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Kankun | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yaxchilan Ave/end of MaraÑon St #26 | lat=21.16033 | long=-86.83089 | directions= | phone=+52 998-101-7399 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$5/person/night | lastedit=2016-03-03 | content=The cheapest hostel in Cancun and within walking distance of the ADO bus station. Includes 24-hr reception, towels, and fans in each room. Has private rooms and dorm beds available. Does not take credit cards. It is a very basic hostel, but their nightly rate is set accordingly. }} ====in the Hotel Zone:==== * {{sleep | name=Hostel Natura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1299410 | long= -86.7498228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A dorm is about M$400 (April 2022)}} * {{sleep | name=Mayan Monkey Hostel & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1299992 | long= -86.7502801| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A dorm costs around M$600 (April 2022) including taxes.}} * {{sleep | name=Selina Cancun Laguna Hotel Zone & Cowork | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.1340991 | long= -86.7492985 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content=A bed in a dorm is around M$460 (April 2022)}} ===Mid-range=== The economical way to stay in the hotels and resorts in some of the "mid range" and in the "splurge" categories is to consider an "all inclusive" on BookIt.com or another similar company which typically would include airfare (on chartered or regularly scheduled flights), airport transfers and hotel stay. Some of these all inclusive packages may also include two or three daily meals and/or an escorted tour or some other organized activity in the area. Checking in at the front desk without prebooking for a room or a pre-purchased all inclusive or packaged tour is the most expensive way to check in. * {{sleep | name=The Yellow Capsule | alt= | url=https://www.theyellowcapsule.com/ | email= | address=Blvd Cumbres SM 310 MZ 109 LT4 | lat=21.11055 | long=-86.83963 | directions=in Plaza La Roca | phone=+52 998 415 0714 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=around M$900 | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=If you missed the chance to stay at a capsule hotel in Japan, you can do it right here in Cancun. The spaceship-like compartments and interiors are clean, and the complimentary breakfast includes an egg sandwich. Plus, the lodging has airport shuttles and organized tours to places such as Isla Mujeres. }} * {{sleep | name=Temptation Resort and Spa | alt=Temptation Resort Cancún | url=https://www.temptation-experience.com/resorts/temptation-cancun-resort/ | email=info@originalresorts.com | address=Blvd Kukulkan Km 3.5 | lat=21.147153 | long=-86.791338 | directions= | phone=+52 998 848 7900 | tollfree= | fax=+52 (998) 848 7994 | checkin=16:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= | content=2-3 star with 3 restaurants. Reservations to be made from 10:00-11:00 the previous day. Beach front is calm mainly for boat use. }} * '''Avalon Baccara Cancún''', Blvd Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera. Small hotel but cozy. Central A/C, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves tasty food with ocean view. No jacuzzi, but you can use the jacuzzi and swimming pool at their sister hotel, Avalon Grande, that's nearby. * {{sleep | name=Parador Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelparadorcancun.com | email= | address=Ave Tulum N&deg;26, SM 5, MZA 5, Lote 1, Col Centro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 9696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A/C, cableTV, and internet connection. Swimming pool, fitness room/gym, and a restaurant, bar, and café. }} * {{sleep | name=Crown Paradise Club | alt= | url=https://hotelcrownparadiseclubcancun.com/en/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan km 18.5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 848 9000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-19 | content=Features a water park for the kids with a pirate ship and 8 water slides, a la carte and buffet dining, adult only areas, mini golf, disco, nightly entertainment. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Oasis Cancún | alt= | url=https://oasishoteles.com/es/hoteles/grand-oasis-cancun | email= | address=Boulevard Kukulcan Km 16.5 Lt45-47, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 800 016 2747 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$2785 | content=Resort with a college-aged crowd. The rooms are clean and surprisingly spacious for the price. The pool is generally crowded during peak times but is large and features several swim-up bars. The bad part is that since the Oasis is all-inclusive you basically get what you pay for, the food and drinks are not the best quality. The buffet-style restaurants are bland and the food can get quite repetitive. An exception is the sushi restaurant. All bars also stop serving alcohol at midnight, which is unfortunate, but there is a 24 hr liquor store right across from the resort with prices somewhat expensive for Mexico. They also sell absinthe. }} * '''RIU Cancún''', Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera. Resort with views of the Caribbean Sea. Several restaurants and bars. Choice of activities and entertainment options, including a sports bar, night club and theatre with theme shows. * '''[https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-caribe/index.jsp RIU Caribe]''', Blvd Kukulcan, km 5.5, Lote 6-C. All inclusive resort with Mayan-style architecture overlooking the Caribbean. 506 sea view rooms with mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Several restaurants, bars and facilities including 24 hr snacks and beverages. Fun and relaxing atmosphere created by the large swimming pool and spectacular beach. * {{sleep | name=The Royal Resorts | alt= | url=https://www.royalresorts.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The Royal Resorts have been around since 1974 and include a string of 4 hotels all in close vicinity of each other. The Royal Mayan, The Royal Caribbean and The Royal Islander are side by side whereas the newest hotel, The Royal Sands, is no more than a five minute ride by bus. The Royal Resorts offer beautiful villas that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. Each villa is equipped with a kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, one with two double beds, one with a queen sized bed, a living room with two murphy beds, three televisions, one in each room, and a terrace that overlooks the other two hotels as well as the Caribbean Sea. These hotels include free activities such as snorkeling and sailing in the ocean, tennis, and free beach towels. Also on the premises are a number of different restaurants and bars at which the vacationers may dine. }} * {{sleep | name=Sandos Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.sandos.com/sandos-cancun/cancun-mexico-resort-all-inclusive | email= | address=Retorno del Rey km 14, Mz 53, Lt 37-1 | lat=21.09131 | long=-86.76932 | directions=Cancun resort strip | phone=+52 998 881-2200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-25 | content=The Sandos Cancun is called the jewel of the Sandos Resort chain. They are a 4 diamond AAA rated all inclusive resort. The resort is themed and offers unique entertainment called the Rhythm Experience. Sandos has a vacation club called Royal Elite that sells a timeshare-like membership. Membership affords special amenities like private access to bars including top shelf liquors, first access to restaurants and access to the private area on the beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Soberanis Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.soberanis.mx/ | email= | address=5 y 7 Mz 8, Av Coba, 22 | lat= | long= | directions=downtown, 3 km to the beach | phone=+52 998 883 2210 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$338 | content=The rooms are all air-conditioned. They have cable television, a private toilet and bath, and safe. the rooms are further equipped with an IDD telephone, internet access, and a writing desk and chair. Rates include daily breakfast. Non-smoking rooms are available. }} * {{sleep | name=Sotavento Hotel and Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsotavento.info/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcan km 4 Zona Hotelera, Calle del Pescador, Lote D-8-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 884 1540 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$816 | content=In front of Nichupte Laguna and is within walking distance to sandy beaches and downtown area. Internet and cable TV. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. }} * {{sleep | name=GR Solaris Cancun | alt=GR solaris | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/GR-solaris-cancun | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan Km 19.5 Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+52 800 284 7394 | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$2487 | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=GR Caribe by Solaris | alt= | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/GR-caribe-by-solaris | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan km 20.5, lt 64 bis 2da etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+52 800 284 7394 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunmx-marriott-cancun-resort/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41 | lat=21.0862 | long=-86.7714 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 2000 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 881 2085 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Completely renovated in the wake of Hurricane Wilma. 418 rooms and 34 suites. Each room has a private balcony with a table and chairs. 3 restaurants on-site, including a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant and a sports bar. The beach in front of the resort has been restored, as has the pool area. The hotel itself tends to be priced on the higher side for Cancún, but that also tends to weed out the younger crowd. This resort is adjacent to the JW Marriott Cancún and is directly connected to it through a pathway. There are up-charges for almost everything here, and they will try to sell you timeshares. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Turquesa Boutique Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/hotelcasaturquesa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 13.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1001 | long=-86.7654 | directions=next to Luxury Shopping Mall | phone=+52 998 193 2260 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=29-suite boutique hotel has amenities including an infinity pool with swim up bar, spa, two restaurants and an onsite art gallery. Suites have 32” flat screen satellite TV, minibar and full bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower. Jacuzzi on the terrace/balcony. Airport transportation can be arranged. Rates depend upon room category/season. }} * {{sleep | name=ClubMed | alt= | url=https://www.clubmed.us/r/Cancun-Yucatan/y | email= | address=Punta Nizuc-Cancun, km 21.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.03577 | long=-86.7786 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 8200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=An all inclusive resort. A short distance outside the town, at the tip of the bay. The Caribbean Sea is on one side and on the other is a lagoon. Club Med was the first to establish itself here around 30 years ago. Traditional central square, bungalow-haciendas and speciality restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Ziva Cancún | alt=formerly Dreams Cancún Resort and Spa | url=https://cancun.ziva.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan Manzana 51 LT7, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1359 | long=-86.7423 | directions=at Punta Cancún | phone=+52 998 848 7000 | tollfree=+1 888 763 3901 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-30 | content=Surrounded by the sea on 3 sides. All-inclusive resort catering to families. All rooms have private balcony views of the ocean, beaches, lagoon or gardens. Marble floors, dining area, mini-bar, satellite TV and 24 hr room service. Several have private whirlpools. A pod of 6 dolphins is held in the resorts lagoon. Swims with the captive dolphins programs are available for guests and the general public. }} * {{sleep | name=All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark | alt=Sea Adventure Resort and Waterpark | url=https://www.allritmocancun.com/es/ | email=info@allritmocancun.com | address=Carretera a Puerto Juárez-Punta Sam km 1.5 lt 128 | lat=21.2016 | long=-86.8053 | directions= | phone=+1 786 269-2043 | tollfree=01 800 090-0214 | fax=+52 998 848 7994 | checkin=15:00 | checkout=noon | price= | content=Family hotel offers activities for children and events for adults. }} * {{sleep | name=Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa | url=http://www.fiestamericanagrand.com/ | email= | address=Blvd. Kukulcán km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 3200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=AAA 5-diamond resort has 602 rooms. The hotel is outwardly hostile toward same sex couples. 5 restaurants, one of which is the Le Basilic restaurant is one of only three 5-diamond restaurants found in Mexico. 4 bars, a spa, fitness and business center, a very long swimming pool, and a sun deck. }} * {{sleep | name=Gran Melia Cancún | alt= | url=http://www.granmeliacancun.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Kukulcan Blvd, km 16.5 | lat= | long= | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 193 0090 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Well known for its white sandy beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 4 pools, specialized a la carte restaurants, and activities program for children and adults. 9 hole, par three golf course, a tennis court, 2 paddle tennis courts and has received an award from The Leading Hotels of the World as a Leading Spa of the World. }} * {{sleep | name=Iberostar Selection Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/cancun/iberostar-cancun/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 8000 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 881 8093 | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$3362 | content=The only golf & spa resort on the island. 426 ocean-view rooms, including 82 villas with a private lounge and executive services; 5 restaurants, including a gourmet-dining beachside grill and swim up bar; 7 infinity pools and the largest beach in Cancún. If you are having trouble with the local food, try the hotel's club sandwich. Note: Property now operated as Iberostar all-inclusive. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Park Royal Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.park-royalhotels.com/es/hoteles/mexico/cancun/grand-park-royal-cancun/ | email=hyattCancúncaribe@hyattintl.com | address=Blvd Kukulkan, km 10.5, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel zone | phone=+52 998 848 7800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$3104 | content=5-star hotel with 296 rooms and views of the Caribbean. (Formerly Hyatt Cancún Caribe Resort). }} * {{sleep | name=Krystal Grand Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.krystalgrand-hotels.com.mx/ | email=sales.hrCancún@hyattintl.com | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 8.5, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1349 | long=-86.7428 | directions= | phone=+52 998 891 5555 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=M$1632 | content=5-star hotel with a seafront location. 295 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=JW Marriott Cancún Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan, km 14.5, Lote 14-a | lat=21.08821 | long=-86.77077 | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 848 9600 | tollfree= | fax=+52 998 848 9601 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Adjacent to the CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort and has a connected pathway. 448 rooms with private balconies and views of the Caribbean. {{ft2|35000}} Mayan-inspired spa., 4 world-class restaurants and over {{ft2|20000}} of meeting space. Caters to Mexico weddings, events and conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Live Aqua Cancún | alt= | url=https://www.liveaqua.com/live-aqua-beach-resort-cancun | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5 | lat=21.1073 | long=-86.7629 | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 7600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=371 deluxe rooms, including 36 suites. The modern design is stunning. The service is a close second but the rooms are small. 3 restaurants, including one by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, 1 by chef Franco Maddalozzo, and a Mexican restaurant. There is also a wine and mescal bar. 8 pools which vary in temperature and 12 spa treatment rooms. The hotel is reserved for adults. }} * {{sleep | name=Marriott Amar House | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunwc-armar-house-all-inclusive | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan, km 12 | lat=21.1130 | long=-86.7599 | directions=Zona Hotelera | phone=+52 998 881 2500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Rooms offer views, custom art and furnishings by artist Yuri Zatarain, monsoon showers and Aveda bath amenities, MP3 player docking and digital, surround-sound theater. }} * {{sleep | name=Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas | alt= | url=https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/cancun | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 16.5, L-48, Mz 55 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 881 0600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=5-star resort between the Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancún Island. 341 guest rooms and villas with full service spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun | alt= | url=https://www.nowresorts.com.mx/sapphire | email= | address=Mz 9, Lt 10 y 11, Zona Federal Maritima, Puerto Morelos | lat=20.8791 | long=-86.866 | directions=Accessed from approx Km 31 of Hwy 307. Follow signs. | phone=+52 998 872 8383 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=All inclusive resort stretches along a lush tropical mangrove preserve on a {{ft|5,000}} long Caribbean coastline. }} * {{sleep | name=Riu Palace Las Americas | alt= | url=https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-palace-las-americas/index.jsp | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Mz 50, Lt 4, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1386 | long=-86.7504 | directions=Punta Cancún of Hotel Zone | phone=+52 998 891-4300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=372 suites, ocean views, and all-inclusive dining, beverages and entertainment. }} * {{sleep | name=Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya | alt= | url=http://www.zoetryresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/paraiso.html | email= | address=Carretera Chetumal –Cancún km 328, Bahia Petempich, Benito Juárez, Pto. Morelos | lat=20.9202 | long=-86.8446 | directions= | phone=+52 998 872 8300 | tollfree=+1 888 | fax=+52 998 872 8301 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=90 suites, all have balcony/deck with ocean views, daily serving of champagne and fresh fruit, complimentary unlimited calls worldwide, welcome bottle of tequila and handmade beach bag. Hydrothalasoo pool and aqua gym, spa with private massage cabins and jacuzzi, and chauffeured airport transfer. This property is located in Puerto Morelos, 32-48 km (20-30) miles south of Cancun. }} * {{sleep | name=Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunli-the-westin-lagunamar-ocean-resort-villas-and-spa-cancun/ | email= | address=Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, Lt-18, Zona Hotelera | lat=21.1095 | long=-86.7621 | directions= | phone=+52 998 891 4200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Resort features villas with washer/dryer, dishwasher, full kitchen, living room, dining room, jetted tub. The property has two infinity pools. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Solaris Cancun | alt=Club Solaris Cancun | url=https://clubsolaris.com/resort/Royal-solaris-cancun | email=info@clubsolaris.com | address=Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 20.5 Lote. 64 2 Etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 998 800 1353 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} You could also try out the growing vacation rental market as well. It's a chance to experience Cancún without having to share close spaces with thousands of tourists. They are an alternative if you are willing to go without the frills of room service or resort commodities. Most resorts in the hotel zone have a travel agent on site during the daytime to assist you with making reservations around Cancún, including the Mayan ruins. It is often better to book activities through these travel agents as they are employed by the hotel and cannot easily cheat you. Activities are also sold at booths found in the busier areas. Prices for the same activities are cheaper in Cancún town than in the hotel zone. ==Stay healthy== It is strongly recommended that you buy bottled water. Bottled water, depending on size, typically costs M$6-15 (Jan 2022). In the Oxxo you get 0.5 liter for M$6 and 1.5 liter for M$11.50 (Jan 2022). Otherwise, '''do not drink tap water''' unless your hotel has a water purification system. Most of the resorts in Cancún have purified water at all of the facilities located inside the resorts including the bars and restaurants. The upper-scale restaurants usually have purified water as well, but the water outside of these areas is not safe to drink. In all-inclusive resorts, you will get unlimited water bottles, so you can use them instead. The sun's UV rays are extremely strong in Cancún, even on cloudy days, and will burn any exposed skin on most persons from northern climates within a few minutes. Use a sunscreen with a high SPF and avoid being exposed to the sun around mid-day. Because Cancún has powerful waves (see below), do not assume your sunscreen layer will remain intact. Always apply a fresh layer of sunscreen after taking a dip in the ocean. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|Timeshares|Expect to be inundated with offers to get free tickets, tours, or other items in exchange for viewing a timeshare presentation while in Cancún. While you will generally be given what is promised for viewing the presentation, expect a very high pressure sales pitch lasting from one to two hours during which you may be given incorrect information or promises that later turn out to be untrue. In particular, despite claims of agencies that can buyback your timeshare, most timeshares are a money-losing proposition for purchasers. As with any major purchase, take the time to research before buying - claims that you must buy something '''right now''' should always be treated with skepticism. See also [[Common scams]].}} '''Ocean currents'''&mdash; The ocean currents in Cancún, depending on the season you visit, can be strong. While the currents may not be strong enough to pull you under, keep your guard up at all times. Look for the coloured flags that are planted on the beach as well as ask your hotel's concierge or a lifeguard (if one is available). As a rule of thumb, if you're not a strong swimmer (or a non-swimmer) it is best to stick to the hotel's pool for water fun. Remember, beaches in Mexico are Federal Zones with no life guards on duty, lifeguards may only be found within the beaches at the hotels. '''Weather'''&mdash; Cancún is a place where the weather can change in a matter of minutes rather than hours. As in most tropical places, rain storms will start quickly and leave as quickly as it came. When a storm lingers, use caution in the water; especially when lightning is present. '''Timeshare and condos are a big business all over Yucatan, especially Cancún.''' "Tourist information" is another word for sales representative. If someone is offering you an "free" tour to anyplace or at a discount this means a 90-minute or longer presentation about condos and time-shares. There are 20 reps waiting on the righthand side when you arrive at the Cancún airport. There are also promoters trying to attract tourists with free Xe-Hal and Chichen Itza tours. If you are traveling on a budget, the presentation with heavy discount on tours or hotels can end up saving you several hundreds to thousands of dollars. However, you should have a general idea of what timeshare and presentations are before you go and practice caution with everything that the sales pitch presents in order to avoid being trapped in a contract for several years. '''Nothing is free'''- Most important lesson. Someone comes up to you and says you want a shot of tequlia? Come on its fun. This means you have not negotiated the price. '''Don't use ATMs out of the banks'''- There are ATMs all over Cancún. Use only ones that are inside banks or your hotel. Pharmacies, stores, gas stations are to be avoided. You will become a victim of identity theft or you will find big charges for the commission of using them. '''The Buddy System'''- If you plan to have a long night out in the strip, take precautions and have a friend with you at all times (even walking to the bathroom). Unsuspecting tipsy tourists can be easy targets for petty robbery. ==Connect== The best cellular network provider is Telcel. You get a SIM card for M$29 (Jan 2022) for example in an Oxxo. You activate it by recharging M$50, which can be also done in an Oxxo. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | alt= | url=http://www.cmexi.mrecic.gov.ar/ | email= | address=Avenida Carlos Nader 8 Mz 3, SM 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 887 4930 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consular Agency) | alt= | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/mexico-mexique/index.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Blvd Kukulkan Km 12 Oficina E7, Centro Empresarial, Zona Hotelera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 883 3360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content=or call +1 613 996-8885 for emergencies. See this [https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance link] for more information }} * {{flag|Cuba}} {{listing | name=Cuba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Percari 17, SM 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 843-243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-26 | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Guanabana 40, SM 25, Manzana 13, Lote 11, 2do. Piso, Depto.2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 998 8842735 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-02 | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States (Consular Agency) | alt= | url=https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/merida/consular-agencies/ | email=ConAgencyCancun@state.gov | address=Blvd Kukulcan Km 13 Zona Hotelera, Torre La Europea, Despacho 301 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 999 316-7168 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= | content=This consular agency part of the [https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/merida/ US Consulate General in Merida] to handle emergency US citizen services, passport applications, birth certificates, and notarials in Cancun. Most services require an appointment. Visa services are not available here, but rather at the consulate in [[Mérida (Yucatan)#Cope|Mérida]]. }} ==Go next== On the Yucatan peninsula you find several camping places with a provided tent from M$150 per night (Feb 2022, including mattress, pillow and bed cover). They are available in the nature, near or inside towns. Otherwise private rooms and hostels are available ...: ===To the south=== *'''[[Playa del Carmen]]''' – 70 km. * '''[[Cozumel]]''' – 110 km. A very pretty island and the most inhabited in all of Mexico, it is also an important Caribbean port of call. '''Chankanaab''' National Park is located here. Well known for its watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating and fishing. *'''[[Tulum]]''' – 130 km. The town has become a popular tourist destination. Nearby is the Tulum Archaeological Zone. *'''[[Bacalar]]''' – 340 km. *'''[[Mahahual | Mahahual (Costa Maya)]]''' – 350 km. *'''[[Chetumal]]''' – 380 km. ===To the west=== *'''[[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]]''' – 160 km. It's a small city dating from the Spanish Colonial era with lots of period local charm, between Cancún and Chichen Itza. The selection of hotels and restaurants makes it a nice base for a night or two; it's a good deal closer to Chichen, and other impressive Maya ruins at [[Ek Balam]] are only about 15 minutes north of town. *'''[[Mérida]]''' – 300 km. ===By air=== There are direct low-cost flights from Cancún for example to [[Oaxaca (city)|Oaxaca]], [[Mexico City]], [[Puebla]], [[Veracruz]] and Tuxtla in Chiapas. From the Tuxtla airport to [[San Cristobal de las Casas]]. For going to the Cancun airport by ADO bus: Book your bus ticket in advance on the ADO app or website. So you secure your desired departure time, don't need to queue for the ticket booth and may get some discounts for booking ahead. It works to pay with a foreign credit card. {{routebox | image1=Carretera federal 180D.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Merida (Mexico)|Merida]] | minorl1=[[Valladolid (Mexico)|Valladolid]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=Carretera federal 307.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Chetumal]] | minorr2=[[Playa del Carmen]]→[[Tulum]] }} {{related|Mayan_Riviera}} {{isPartOf|Quintana_Roo}} {{geo|21.17429|-86.84656}} {{usablecity}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cancun}} 7n9ezwbkdnk2rhsmbqcs8cpthyhipgn 0 5824 4492185 4489078 2022-07-29T08:04:42Z SHB2000 2248002 per talk wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canterbury, South Island banner 3.jpg|pgname=Canterbury|caption=Lake Tekapo}} '''[http://ecan.govt.nz/ Canterbury]''' is a region on the east coast of the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. The Canterbury Plains stretch from the Conway River in the north, just south of [[Kaikoura]], to the great Waitaki River in the south, just north of [[Oamaru]]. The flat plains stretch from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the [[Southern Alps]] in the west, broken only by the volcanic [[Banks Peninsula]]. ==Regions== {{mapframe}}{{mapshape}} {{Regionlist |region1name = [[Greater Christchurch]] |region1color={{StdColor|t1}} |region1items= |region1description=The area around Christchurch, including the booming towns of the Waimakariri and Selwyn districts and the scenic Banks Peninsula |region2name = [[Mid and South Canterbury]] |region2color={{StdColor|t2}} |region2items= |region2description=The flat Canterbury Plains rising to the Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass |region3name = [[Mackenzie Country]] |region3color={{StdColor|t3}} |region3items= |region3description=Glacial lakes at the feet of the Southern Alps |region4name = [[North Canterbury]] |region4color={{StdColor|t4}} |region4items= |region4description=[[Whale watching]] in Kaikoura and hot springs in Hanmer }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t1}}|title=[[Greater Christchurch]]|wikidata=Q14211569}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t2}}|title=[[Mid and South Canterbury]]|wikidata=Q14224926}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t3}}|title=[[Mackenzie Country]]|wikidata=Q495609}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t4}}|title=[[North Canterbury]]|wikidata=Q14227122}} ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Christchurch]]|wikidata=Q79990}} – the largest city in the South Island * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Akaroa]]|wikidata=Q416098}} – swimming with dolphins in this town with a French heritage on Banks Peninsula * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hanmer Springs]]|wikidata=Q995544}} – hot springs, forest trails for hiking and biking, and other outdoor activities * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kaikoura]]|wikidata=Q25834}} – whale watching and other marine activities * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Lake Tekapo]]|wikidata=Q5414035}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Methven]]|wikidata=Q1925567}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Springfield (New Zealand)|Springfield]]|wikidata=Q994854}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Timaru]]|wikidata=Q1016574}} ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[Arthur's Pass National Park|Arthur's Pass]]|wikidata=Q712300}} * {{marker|name=[[Aoraki Mount Cook National Park]]|wikidata=Q1950336}} ==Understand== Canterbury was settled in the 1850s by colonists from England. The settlement was planned and developed by the Canterbury Company. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *'''Christchurch International Airport''' is the main airport serving Christchurch, Canterbury and the wider South Island. Regular flights link the airport with multiple cities across New Zealand, as well as Australia, the Pacific Islands and Asia. *'''Timaru Richard Pearse Airport''' is located {{km|12}} north of [[Timaru]]. It is served daily by Air New Zealand Link flights from [[Wellington]]. ===By car=== '''State Highway 1''' traverses the length of the Canterbury plains. ==Get around== [[File:15 Camper van in New Zealand - Akaroa キャンピングカー.jpg|thumb|Rental camper van parked in Akaroa]] ===By public transportation=== Public transport, such as buses and trains, between towns is limited to the main routes between major centres. ===By car=== To explore out-of-the-way places you really need a car. ===By bike=== Bicycling is a practical proposition because the roads are relatively flat. ==See== Canterbury was named one of the hottest destinations to see in 2021 by online travel platform, Vacaay. ==Do== ==Eat== With much of the plains dedicated to farming, roadside stalls selling local produce can be seen in some places. However, similar quality produce is often available at similar prices in city supermarkets, so don't go out of your way and expect to get a bargain at the farm gate. More likely, you will find the unusual and rare produce at the farm gate, where it is grown in quantities too small to sell to a mass market. ==Drink== A few wine-making specialists exploit the unique climates and produce of their particular properties. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== *North to [[Marlborough (New Zealand)|Marlborough]] *South to [[Otago]] and [[Southland]], where the popular tourist destinations are: **[[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] **[[Wanaka]] **[[Te Anau]], [[Fiordland]] and [[Milford Sound]]. *West over the [[Southern Alps]] to the [[West Coast (New Zealand)|West Coast]], moving on to [[Nelson (New Zealand)|Nelson]] in the north or south to the [[Westland National Park|glaciers]] then back over the [[Haast]] Pass to [[Wanaka]], [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] and on to [[Te Anau]] and [[Milford Sound]], which is where pretty much every tourist to New Zealand eventually goes. {{outlineregion}} {{IsPartOf|South_Island}} {{related|Driving_in_New_Zealand}} {{geo|-43.6|172|zoom=8}} 7w5k8lmlo609mbj19pzjnys44r2zvmm 0 6851 4492015 4488252 2022-07-29T00:24:08Z DaGizza 162256 country codes wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} [[File:State capitol building.JPEG|thumb|400px|The West Virginia State Capitol]] '''[https://www.charlestonwv.com/ Charleston]''', established in 1794, is the state capital of [[West Virginia]]. With a population of 51,400 (as of the 2010 census), Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city. ==Get in== Charleston is accessible by three interstates - '''I-77''' goes from [[Parkersburg]] in the northwest to [[Beckley]] and [[Bluefield (West Virginia)|Bluefield]] in the south; '''I-64''' goes from [[Huntington (West Virginia)|Huntington]] in the west to [[Beckley]] and [[Lewisburg (West Virginia)|Lewisburg]] in the southeast; and '''I-79''' begins in Charleston and continues to [[Morgantown]] in the northeast. I-64 and I-77 run together along the West Virginia Turnpike, a toll road, from the far eastern end of Charleston to Beckley, and the Turnpike continues as I-77 to Princeton, near the state border with Virginia. However, tolls are not collected on the Turnpike in the immediate vicinity of Charleston; the nearest toll barrier is about 17 miles (27&nbsp;km) south of downtown Charleston. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Yeager Airport | alt={{IATA|CRW}} | url=http://www.yeagerairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=38.3758 | long=-81.5931 | directions=near the junction of I-77 and I-64 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Yeager Airport | image=20090121 0693 Yeager Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q2875740 | content=Yeager Airport offers daily service to and from [[Atlanta]] (Delta), [[Charlotte]] (American), [[Chicago]] (United), [[Detroit]] (Delta), [[Houston]] (United), [[Myrtle Beach]] (Spirit Airlines, seasonal), [[New York City]]-LaGuardia (Delta), [[Philadelphia]] (American), and both [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]]-Dulles (United) and [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]]-Reagan National (American). }} === By train === '''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak]''' serves Charleston with its thrice-weekly ''Cardinal'' service between [[New York City]]/[[Washington, D.C.]] and [[Chicago]]. Trains depart early evening westbound, and early morning on the eastbound leg. * {{listing | type=go | name=Charleston station | alt=CHW | url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/chw | email= | address=350 MacCorkle Avenue | lat=38.346389 | long=-81.638333 | directions=across the river from downtown | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5084094 | lastedit=2019-11-20 | content=The station has an enclosed waiting area, but those catching the evening departure might want to instead linger in the fine dining restaurant Laury's, which now occupies a large part of the station building. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} * {{listing | type=go | name=Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority | alt=KRT | url=https://rideonkrt.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6360825 | lastedit=2019-11-20 | content= }} * {{go | name=C&H Taxi | alt= | url=http://www.chtaxi.com/ | email=rideinfo@chtaxi.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-304-344-4902 | tollfree= | hours=0:00-23:59 | price= | lastedit=2020-08-17 | content=Locally owned and operated taxi company. Wheelchair accessible vans, eco ride options, and larger capacity van and SUV available on request. Call, use the Link Transit app, visit their website, or if you have time email to request a pickup. }} ==See== * {{see | name=West Virginia State Capitol | alt= | url= | email= | address=1900 Kanawha Boulevard E | lat=38.336280 | long=-81.612268 | directions= | phone=+1 304 558-4839 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=West Virginia State Capitol | image=West Virginia State Capitol Building.jpg | content= M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su noon-7PM. Guided tours available M-F 9AM-3:30PM. The largest state capitol dome in the country, covered in 23-karat gold leaf. The complex also contains the Culture Center, the Governor's Mansion and the Holly Grove Mansion, as well as many historical statues on the grounds. | wikidata=Q2920261}} * {{see | name=The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences | alt= | url=https://www.theclaycenter.org | email= | address=300 Leon Sullivan Way | lat=38.348063 | long=-81.629392 | directions= | phone=+1 304 561-3575 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price=Museum $9, add Planetarium Show $4 | wikipedia=Clay Center (West Virginia) | image=Clay Center.JPG | wikidata=Q5129847 | content=Two floors of interactive science exhibits, an art gallery, and giant-screen films and planetarium shows in the ElectricSky domed theater. }} * {{see | name=West Virginia State Museum | alt=West Virginia Culture Center | url=https://wvculture.org/explore/wv-state-museum/ | email= | address=1900 Kanawha Boulevard East | lat=38.33773 | long=-81.61413 | directions= | phone=+1 304 558-0220 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-8PM, F-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su noon-6PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q111352227 | content=Three floors of exhibition space in the West Virginia State Museum, and research materials housed in the State Archives library. }} * {{see | name=West Virginia Power | alt= | url=http://www.wvpower.com/ | email= | address=601 Morris St. | lat=38.349028 | long=-81.625111 | directions= | phone=+1 304-344-BATS | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Appalachian Power Park | image=NightGameAppalachianPowerPark.JPG | wikidata=Q4780853 | content=(''Suite 201''). The local baseball team, a Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Games played at Appalachian Power Park from April through September. Tickets are $7 for one game, up to $490 for a season pass. }} * {{see | name=Craik-Patton House | alt= | url=http://www.craikpattonhouse.org/ | email= | address= | lat=38.3317 | long=-81.5861 | directions= | phone=+1 304 925-5341 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Craik-Patton House | image=Craik-Patton House Apr 09.JPG | wikidata=Q5181774 | lastedit=2017-10-28 | content= }} ==Do== [[File:Sunrise_Front_Apr_09.JPG|thumb|The MacCorkle Mansion]] Charleston is home to '''[http://www.kanawhastateforest.com/ Kanawha State Forest]''' a 9,300-acre (38&nbsp;km²) recreation area located near the community of Loudendale, West Virginia. There are many scenic walking, hiking, biking, and riding trails in the state forest. There is also an outdoor pool that is open in the summer, various camp sites, a shooting range, a small lake for fishing, and stables. Hunting and fishing are allowed in-season. Picnic shelters are available throughout the park and can be rented for parties. There are led walks at various times of the year, information on which is available on the website. Kanawha State Forest hosts an annual trail run called the "Dirty Dog 15K". There are also various parks throughout the city such as '''Magic Island''', a nice park located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers in The City of Charleston's West Side area which is a favorite haunt for runners, volleyball players, and frisbee lovers. It has a walking track, sand volleyball court, and picnic areas. A stones throw from downtown, in Charleston's South Hills, the '''Carriage Trail''' is a beautiful and historical trail that leads to former Governor William MacCorkle's hilltop mansion, the former site of the Sunrise Science Museum. At the bottom of the trail lies the burial ground of two Confederate spies executed by Union troops in 1863. ==Learn== * '''[http://www.wvgazettemail.com/ Charleston Gazette-Mail]''' is he only remaining daily paper, published in some form since 1873. The city also has one university within its limits, and a second is in an unincorporated community about 8 miles (13&nbsp;km) west of downtown. A two-year community college moved from the second university to a campus about 4 miles (6.5 km) from downtown in the separate city of South Charleston, and merged with another community college located about 30 miles upriver in Montgomery. * {{listing | name=University of Charleston | alt= | url=http://www.ucwv.edu | email= | address=2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE | lat=38.3329 | long=-81.6165 | directions= | phone=+1 304-357-4750 | tollfree=+1 800-995-GO-UC (4682) | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=University of Charleston | image=University-of-Charleston.jpg | wikidata=Q117251 | lastedit=2018-11-11 | content=A private, co-educational, residential university founded in 1888, offering baccalaureate degrees in 29 fields, associate degrees in 5 fields, and master's degrees in business administration and human resource management. }} * {{listing | name=West Virginia State University | alt= | url=http://www.wvstateu.edu | email= | address= | lat=38.3825 | long=-81.765556 | directions=WV Route 25, Institute | phone= | tollfree=+1 800-987-2112 | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=West Virginia State University | wikidata=Q7986919 | lastedit=2018-11-11 | content=A public coeducational university founded in 1891 for the state's African American community. Following the ''Brown v. Board of Education'' decision in 1954, it transformed from a primarily residential black college to a predominantly commuter college with a heavily white student body, although its administration remains heavily African American to this day. "State", as the school is locally called, offers about 70 different bachelor's degrees in 20 different departments, plus master's degrees in biotechnology and media studies. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=BridgeValley Community and Technical College | alt= | url=http://www.bridgevalley.edu/ | email= | address=2001 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston | lat=38.3522 | long=-81.7002 | directions= | phone=+1 304-205-6700 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=BridgeValley Community and Technical College | wikidata=Q6360819 | lastedit=2018-11-11 | content=A public two-year college formed in 2014 by the merger of Kanawha Valley and Bridgemont Community and Technical Colleges (respectively in South Charleston and Montgomery). Both campuses had started as community colleges associated with four-year schools—KVCTC with State and Bridgemont with WVU Tech (originally the West Virginia Institute of Technology)—but were separated from the four-year schools early in the 21st century (WVU Tech has since moved its four-year campus to Beckley). Offers over 40 associate's degree programs and nearly 20 certificate programs. The South Charleston campus is at a large office park that had been a major R&D facility for chemical manufacturer Union Carbide until being largely abandoned after that company was bought by Dow Chemical. Alternate location 619 S. 2nd Avenue, Montgomery, +1 304-205-6600 }} ==Buy== [[File:Capitolstcharlestonwv.JPG|thumb|Downtown Charleston]] * {{buy | name=Charleston Town Center Mall | alt= | url=http://www.charlestontowncenter.com/ | email= | address=3000 Charleston Town Center | lat=38.355 | long=-81.639167 | directions= | phone=+1 304 345-9525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 12:30PM-6PM | price= | wikipedia=Charleston Town Center | image=Charlestontowncenter.JPG | wikidata=Q5084190 | content=130 specialty stores, three major department stores, Picnic Place and specialty restaurants, and an atrium with a three-story waterfall and extensive greenery. }} * '''Southridge''', about 4 miles/6.5&nbsp;km southwest of downtown along US 119 (locally known as "Corridor G", its designation in the Appalachian Development Highways System), is a large auto-oriented area developed since the mid-1990s. Split almost 50-50 between Charleston and South Charleston, it consists of four adjoining centers along Corridor G—'''The Shops at Trace Fork''' and '''Dudley Farms Plaza''' on the north side, and '''Southridge Center''' and '''The Terrace at Southridge Centre'''<!--Southridge Center has changed its spelling from Centre. The Terrace uses the old spelling.--> on the south side. Consists mainly of "big box" stores, with the usual array of fast-food and chain restaurants. ==Eat== Although it isn't exactly a capital of cuisine, Charleston ''is'' the capital of cuisine for West Virginia, with a variety of options catering to different tastes and budgets. One of the best things about eating here is that there are very few tourist traps, since major tourism in Charleston has not yet caught on. Unfortunately, the lack of tourism also means that the restaurants can be generic; chains like T.G.I. Friday's, Outback, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster are common. There are, however, some more unique local eateries: ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Deli-D-Lite | alt= | url= | email= | address=611 Chestnut Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 768-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 5PM-11PM, Sa 4PM-11PM, Su 5PM-10PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Moon Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=714 Lee Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 342-7687 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shape Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=1801 Patrick Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 346-5328 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu Th 9AM-8PM, W F 9AM-7PM, Sa 8AM-4PM | price= | content=Plaza. A low-cal deli. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Capitol Roasters Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=160 Summers Street | lat=38.35057 | long=-81.63552 | directions= | phone=+1 304-720-7375 (cafe) and +1 304-344-4900 (market) | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 7AM-8PM, F 7AM-11PM, Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 10AM-6PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Rice Bowl | alt= | url= | email= | address=121 Goff Mountain Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 776-6888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:30AM-10PM | price= | content=In Cross Lanes. Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=Delish, Inc. | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 McFarland Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 346-4177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 10AM-3PM, Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM | price= | content= Gourmet wraps. Credit not accepted. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream | alt= | url=http://ellensicecream.com/ | email= | address=225 Capitol Street | lat=38.35054 | long=-81.63431 | directions= | phone=+1 304 343-6488 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Has various flavors, including new weekly sorbet and ice cream flavors. This shop also sells coffee and various lunch foods including soups and several vegetarian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Tudor's Biscuit World | alt= | url=http://www.tudorsbiscuitworld.com/ | email= | address=1506 Washington St E | lat=38.343482 | long=-81.622223 | directions= | phone=+1 304-346-2008 | tollfree= | hours=5:30AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Local counter-serve chain featuring signature biscuits & other American classics from breakfast to dinner. Another location is located at 217 Lee St West. }} * {{eat | name=Chow Thai | alt= | url=https://www.chowthaiwv.com/ | email= | address=426 1/2 B Shrewsbury St | lat=38.350539 | long=-81.629851 | directions= | phone=+1 681-265-3800 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=A limited menu of Thai classics & some updated items, served at a counter in a simple setting. }} * {{eat | name=Super Weenie | alt= | url= | email= | address=805 Quarrier Street | lat=38.349669 | long=-81.634894 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Restaurant that specializes in hotdogs and artisan sausages including traditional West Virginia hotdogs. }} * {{eat | name=Swiftwater Cafe | alt= | url=https://swiftwatercafe.com/ | email= | address=405 Capitol St #105 | lat=38.351645 | long=-81.632302 | directions= | phone=+1 304-342-2443 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 7AM - 2PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Laid-back diner serving up classic daytime eats, including eggs, bacon, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, & salads. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Leonoro's Spaghetti House | alt= | url=https://www.leonorosspaghettihouse.com/ | email= | address=1507 Washington Street | lat=38.343482 | long=-81.622693 | directions= | phone=+1 304 343-1851 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11AM-8:30PM, F 11AM-9PM, Sa 3PM-9PM | price= | content=,. }} * {{eat | name=Fresh Seafood Co. Market & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=6230 MacCorkle Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 304-768-9728 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-Sa 10:30AM-10PM, Su noon-8PM | price= | content=In St. Albans; Capitol Market (+1 304-343-3134) M-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM. }} * '''Tidewater Grill''' 1060 Charleston Town Ctr +1 304 345-2620; Serves seafood and pasta, located at the edge of the Charleston Town Center Mall, walking distance from the downtown hotels. * {{eat | name=Kaifu Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=150 Court St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 304 344-0500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opposite the mall, walking distance from the downtown hotels. }} * {{eat | name=Lola's Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=1038 Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 25314 304 343-5652 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In South Hills. }} * {{eat | name=Rio De Grill Brazilian Steakhouse | alt= | url=https://www.riodegrillbrazilian.com/ | email= | address=3600 MacCorkle Ave SE, | lat=38.328395 | long=-81.596444 | directions= | phone=+1 304-926-5555 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-Tue-Sun | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Brazilian Steakhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine | alt= | url=https://www.nawabcharleston.com/ | email= | address=200 35th St SE | lat=38.329969 | long=-81.598190 | directions= | phone=+1 681-265-9777 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-9PM. | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Indian restaurant which also offers delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.lamexicanrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=2911 7th Ave | lat=38.376727 | long=-81.681214 | directions= | phone=+1 304-205-6353 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Joe Fazio's | alt= | url=http://www.faziosrestaurante.com/ | email= | address=1008 Bullitt St | lat=38.356678 | long=-81.628167 | directions= | phone=+1 304-344-3071 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-24 | content=Authentic Italian food, with delicious steak and pasta options and a good wine selection. Reservations are recommended but not necessary. }} ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Boulevard Tavern | alt= | url=https://www.blvdtavernwv.com/ | email= | address= | lat=38.34851 | long=-81.63676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-03-01 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Pint Pub | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/CopperPintPub/ | email= | address=808 Kanawha Blvd | lat=38.348417 | long=-81.636739 | directions= | phone=+1 304-205-5302 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Irish Pub popular with college students. }} * {{drink | name=Pies & Pints | alt= | url=https://piesandpints.net/ | email= | address=222 Capitol Street | lat=38.350271 | long=-81.634363 | directions= | phone=+1 304-342-7437 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Pizzeria chain offering an array of craft beers, plus specialty pizzas, salads & sandwiches. }} * {{drink | name=Vino's Bar & Grill | alt= | url=https://www.vinosbarandgrill.com/ | email= | address=812 Kanawha Blvd | lat=38.348288 | long=-81.636630 | directions= | phone=+1 681-205-2435 | tollfree= | hours=4PM-2AM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Comedy Zone Charleston | alt= | url=http://comedyzoneworldwide.com/location/8/the-comedy-zone-charleston-wv | email= | address=400 2nd Ave SW | lat=38.365956 | long=-81.689905 | directions= | phone=+1 304-744-4641 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=The Comedy Zone Charleston is the longest running comedy club in West Virginia. Two of the nation's funniest comedians entertain on Friday and Saturday nights. Full food and drink menus are available during the show. Admission to weekend shows are $10. Special show rates vary. Admission: $10, full food and drink menu available. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston | url=https://www.marriott.com/CRWRI | email= | address=200 Hotel Circle | lat=38.353704 | long=-81.605590 | directions= | phone=+1 304-345-4200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Charleston | alt= | url=http://www.embassysuitescharlestonwv.com | email= | address=300 Court Street | lat=38.354037 | long=-81.635381 | directions= | phone=+1 304-347-8700 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Charleston Marriott Town Center | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/crwwv-charleston-marriott-town-center/ | email= | address=200 Lee Street East | lat=38.355904 | long=-81.637886 | directions= | phone=+1 304-345-6500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A hotel in downtown Charleston offering a health club, meeting and event facilities, swimming pool and Whitewater Grille. }} * {{sleep | name=Charleston Plaza Hotel | url=http://www.charlestonplazahotel.com | email= | address=1010 Washington Street East | lat=38.349845 | long=-81.630204 | directions= | phone = +1 304-345-9779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Kanawha County Public Library | alt= | url=http://kanawhalibrary.org/ | email= | address=123 Capitol St | lat=38.35006 | long=-81.63564 | directions= | phone=+1 304-343-4646 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-28 | content= }} ==Go next== * '''[[Huntington (West Virginia)|Huntington]]''' is about 1 hour west on I-64. * '''[[Beckley]]''' is about 1 hour south on I-77. * '''[[Parkersburg]]''' is about 1.5 hours north on I-77. * '''[[Weston (West Virginia)|Weston]]''' is about 1.5 hours northeast on I-79. {{routebox | image1=Amtrak Cardinal icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Cincinnati]] | minorl1=[[Huntington (West Virginia)|Huntington]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Washington, D.C.]] | minorr1=[[White Sulphur Springs (West Virginia)|White Sulphur Springs]] | image2=I-64.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Lexington (Kentucky)|Lexington]] | minorl2=[[Hurricane (West Virginia)|Hurricane]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Charlottesville]] | minorr2=[[Beckley]] | image3=I-77.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]] | minorl3=[[Parkersburg]] ← Jct [[Athens (Ohio)|W]] [[File:US 33.svg|18px]] [[Spencer (West Virginia)|E]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Wytheville]] | minorr3=[[Beckley]] | image4=I-79.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Morgantown]] | minorl4=[[Sutton (West Virginia)|Sutton]] | directionr4=S | majorr4=Merges into [[File:I-77.svg|18px]] | minorr4= | image5=US 60.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Lexington (Kentucky)|Lexington]] | minorl5=[[Hurricane (West Virginia)|Hurricane]] | directionr5=E | majorr5=[[Amherst (Virginia)|Amherst]] | minorr5=Jct [[Fayetteville (West Virginia)|S]] [[File:US 19.svg|18px]] [[Summersville|N]] → [[Lewisburg (West Virginia)|Lewisburg]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|38.34972|-81.63250}} {{isPartOf|Metro_Valley}} ly5wymsth8qybhdkd6s22ti5pe0hcod 0 7254 4492252 4441773 2022-07-29T11:27:19Z Simon Burchell 35487 /* Understand */ expand slightly wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Chichester banner Cathedral interior.jpg}} '''[http://www.visitchichester.org/ Chichester]''' is a cathedral city in [[West Sussex]], on [[England|England's]] [[South East (England)|South East]] coast. ==Understand== [[File:Market Cross Chichester (5696220292).jpg|thumb|Chichester Cross - at the heart of a busy town]] Chichester has been occupied since before Roman times, when it was believed to have been one of the bridgeheads of the Roman invasion of Britain. The city centre is built on the Roman town of ''Noviomagus'', and it benefits from the cross-shaped design favoured by the Romans - North Street, South Street, East Street and West Street converge on the Chichester Cross, a medieval market cross. The city centre is still surrounded by much of the Roman wall. Chichester is famous for the annual Chichester Festivities and the Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival. ==Get in== ===By car=== The A27 runs east from Chichester, past [[Arundel (England)|Arundel]], to [[Worthing]] and [[Eastbourne]]; and goes the other way west to [[Portsmouth]], where it joins the M27 and goes on to [[Southampton]] and the [[New Forest]]. The A286 heads north, eventually reaching [[Guildford]]. ===By train=== : ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' {{marker|type=go|name=Chichester station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/CCH.aspx|lat=50.831944 |long=-0.782222}} is just south of the City Centre. It is served by Southern services from [[London|London Victoria]], [[Gatwick Airport]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Portsmouth]] and [[Southampton]]; and First Great Western services from [[Bristol]] and the West Country. ===By bus=== Chichester is served by the daily 315 National Express south coast service from [[Cornwall]] to [[Eastbourne]] and by the 206 route from [[Poole]] to [[Gatwick Airport]] via [[Southampton]] and [[Portsmouth]] (nine times a day and some overnight services). The Stagecoach South Coastliner 700 service provides frequent direct services to Chichester from [[Portsmouth]], Havant, [[Emsworth]], [[Bognor Regis]] and [[Littlehampton]]. Stagecoach also provide frequent services to Chichester from Midhurst, Selsey, and [[Bracklesham Bay]]. Emsworth District Coaches provide up to four services a day on their service from [[Petersfield]] while Compass provide infrequent services from [[Arundel (England) |Arundel]] and Petworth. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|50.83652|-0.77918|zoom=12|height=400|width=|layer=W|staticmap=|align=}} The centre of Chichester is small, and can easily be covered on foot. As with most other towns in England, the town is well served by buses and taxis. ===By bus=== There is a bus station situated next to the railway station, south of the city centre. It is a hub for main south coast and local services. Many services also stop outside the cathedral in West Street, as do a large number in Market Road at the end of East Street. ===By taxi=== Most [http://www.chichester.gov.uk/article/25502/Taxi-hire---information-for-the-public taxis] in Chichester are private hire vehicles. There are a number of locally based companies to Chichester: * {{listing | name=Station Taxis | alt= | url=http://www.stationtaxis.org.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1243 884 884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=based at the railway station taxi ranks and operate wheelchair accessible hackney carriages. }} * {{listing | name=Starline | alt= | url=http://www.starlineminicabs.co.uk/hire-our-services/taxis/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1243 531 666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=private hire firm who also operate some luxury and disabled access vehicles }} * {{listing | name=Central Cars | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1243 789 432 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=minicab hire firm based at across the north car park Chichester Railway station. }} * {{listing | name=Dunnaways Taxi's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1243 782403 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=family-run business for five generations since the 1800s. }} ==See== * {{see | name=Chichester Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/ | email= | address=The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters, PO19 1PX | lat=50.8363 | long=-0.7808 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 782595 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry and guided tours, suggested donation £4 | wikipedia=Chichester Cathedral | image=Chichester Cathedral epodkopaev.jpg | lastedit=2017-08-02 | content=Built in 1075, it is the only medieval cathedral to have a separate bell tower, and the only cathedral in England visible from the sea. Try to visit during evensong. | wikidata=Q1736182}} * {{see |name=Chichester Market Cross | alt=The Cross| content=directly at the meeting of the four main city centre routes, this stone built market cross is easy to find|lat=50.83641|long=-0.77899 | wikidata=Q5095990 }} *{{see | name=Pallant House Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.pallant.org.uk | email= | address=9 North Pallant, PO19 1TJ | lat=50.835109 | long=-0.7778 | directions=SE quadrant of city centre | phone=+44 1243 774557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£12.50 | wikipedia=Pallant House Gallery | image=Pallant House Gallery h.jpg | lastedit=2017-08-02 | content=One of the best and most varied collections of art displayed in an attractive combination of Georgian house and 2000s annex. | wikidata=Q7127735}} * {{see | name=Chichester Canal | alt= | url=http://chichestercanal.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.8307 | long=-0.7819 | directions=From the City center follow south street past the railway crossing and take basin road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Chichester Canal | image=Chichester canal basin 2011.JPG | content=You can walk or cycle the canal's {{mi|4.5}} towpath all the way to Chichester Harbour. Rowboats can be hired at the Chichester Basin although dropped bridges mean only a limited section of the canal is navigable. Public and private canal boat trips are also available. | wikidata=Q154422}} * {{see | name=Fishbourne Roman Palace | alt= | url=https://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/fishbourne-roman-palace | email= | address= | lat=50.8366 | long=-0.8103 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fishbourne Roman Palace | image=Fishbourne palace north wing.JPG | wikidata=Q1247128 | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content= }} * {{see | name=Novium Museum | alt= | url=http://www.thenovium.org/ | email= | address=Tower Street, PO19 1QH | lat=50.83737 | long=0.78128 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q7754455 | lastedit=2017-06-18 | content=Chichester's new heritage museum opened in 2012, to replace the previous smaller Little London museum; built above a Roman bathouse }} * {{see | name=Chichester Festival Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.cft.org.uk | email= | address=Oaklands Park, PO19 6AP | lat=50.8430 | long=-0.7773 | directions=Access from Northgate Longstay Car Park. Cyclists may use entrance from Broyle Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5095994 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=The Chichester Festival Theatre with its distinctive octogon shape and protruding stage is known for originating shows and productions that go on to transfer for West End runs. The Minerva Theatre is situated alongside. As well as opera, plays and music the theatre organises participation and youth activities. }} * {{see | name=Chichester Gate Leisure Park | alt= | url=http://www.chichestergateleisurepark.co.uk/ | email= | address=Terminus Road, Chichester | lat=50.8299 | long=-0.7854 | directions=Follow signs to industrial estate from A27 'Tesco' or Stockbridge (A286) roundabouts, or about 5 minutes walk south of the station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-26 | content=The park contains a cinema, bowling complex, gymnasium, various chain restaurants, bar, Premier Inn hotel and a car park that can sometimes be quite full }} * {{see | name=Chichester Cinema at New Park | alt= | url=http://chichestercinema.org/ | email= info@chichestercinema.org | address=New Park Road, PO19 7XY | lat=50.83785 | long=-0.77305 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 786650 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q39266195 | lastedit=2017-06-26 | content=Small community cinema showing innovative and specialist programme }} * {{see | name=Chichester War Memorial | alt=Litten Gardens | url= | email= | address=Litten Gardens, St Pancras Road, PO19 8EY | lat=50.8376 | long=-0.7719 | directions=The Junction of St. Pancras and Newlands Lane | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-26 | content=1921 War Memorial moved to its current location in Litten Gardens in 1940. }} * {{see | name=Southdowns Planetarium | alt= | url=http://www.southdowns.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.82701 | long=-0.77832 | directions=Kingsham Road entrance to chichester high schools satnav PO19 8AE then south end of campus | phone=+44 1243 774400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=See Website for specific shows | price= | wikidata=Q7567079 | lastedit=2017-07-02 | content=Charity-run planetarium open for specific shows on specific days. }} === Further out === * {{see | name=Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | alt= | url=http://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/ | email=info@tangmere-museum.org.uk | address=Tangmere Rd, Tangmere, PO20 2ES | lat=50.8464 | long=-0.7154 | directions=Follow signs from the A27 at Tangmere, or turn off the B2144 for Tangmere at Shopwhyke. The Stagecoach 55 bus from Chichester terminates at the museum | phone=+1243 790 0990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= February to November 10AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q7683068 | lastedit=2017-06-19 | content=A military aviation museum on the site of the former airfield, with many notable military and speed record aircraft. }} * {{see | name=Weald and Downland Living Museum | alt= | url=https://www.wealddown.co.uk/ | email= | address=Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU | lat=50.909 | long=-0.757 | directions= | phone=+1243 811363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily Apr-Oct 10:30AM-6PM, Nov-Mar 10:30-4PM | price=Adult £15.50, conc £13.50, child £7.50 | wikidata=Q2553215 | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=Extensive open-air collection of medieval, Tudorbethan and other buildings. }} ==Do== *Walk the old '''city walls''' *Take part in the annual '''Chichester Festivities''' * {{do | name=Chichester Heritage Trails | alt= | url=http://www.chichesterheritagetrails.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.83764 | long=-0.78176 | directions=Pick up leaflets from the Library or Tourist Information at the Novium | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-28 | content=4 heritage trails around each of the four quadrants of the city. }} * {{do | name=Goodwood Motor Circuit | alt= | url=https://www.goodwood.com/estate/motor-circuit/ | email=circuit@goodwood.com | address=Claypit Lane, PO18 0PH | lat=50.8599 | long=-0.7508 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 755060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Goodwood Circuit | lastedit=2017-07-02 | content=Motor Circuit with variety of motor participation activities and the annual Goodwood Revival Festival | wikidata=Q953716}} * {{do | name=Chichester Art Trail | alt= | url=https://www.chichesterarttrail.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2022-05-03 | content=Trail of accessible venues disaplying art open on a couple of weekends annually in spring. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Smith & Western | alt= | url=http://www.smith-western.co.uk/restaurant-chichester | email= | address=Station Approach, PO19 8DN | lat=50.832323 | long=-0.783224 | directions=next to the train station | phone=+44 1243 788886 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su noon-10PM | price= | content=American diner. }} * {{eat | name=The Kennels | alt= | url=https://www.goodwood.com/estate/the-kennels/ | email= | address=Kennel Hill, Goodwood, PO18 0PN | lat=50.87463 | long=-0.748133 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 755132 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:30AM-midnight | price= | content= }} ==Drink== [[File:The Old Cross pub, North Street, Chichester 02.jpg|thumb|The Old Cross pub, North Street]] * {{drink | name=Dolphin & Anchor | alt= | url=https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/west-sussex/the-dolphin--anchor-chichester | email= | address=West St, PO19 1QD | lat=50.83687 | long=-0.779845 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 790280 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26476920 | lastedit=2017-02-24 | content=Wetherspoons pub near the cathedral. }} *{{drink | name=Jasmine House | alt= | url=http://www.jasminehouse.menu/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=28 The Hornet, PO19 7JG | lat=50.836208 | long=-0.772064 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 786719 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 5PM-11:30PM | price= | content=Good all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant. Friendly atmosphere and cheap prices. }} * {{drink | name=Old Cross | alt= | url=https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/west-sussex/old-cross/ | email= | address=65 North St, PO19 1LP | lat=50.83834 | long=-0.77856 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 536 290 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content= }} * '''[https://www.tinwoodestate.com/ Tinwood Estate]''' 5 miles northeast is a vineyard; they offer tours and also have rooms. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Chichester Harbour Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/chichester | email= | address=57 North St, Chichester PO19 1NH | lat=50.839 | long=-0.778 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 778000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £160 | lastedit=2020-08-17 | content=Smart hotel and spa in a Georgian town house. Assistance dogs only. }} * {{sleep | name=The Nags Head | alt= | url=http://www.thenagshotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=3 St Pancras, PO19 7SJ | lat=50.83661 | long=-0.773162 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 785823 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q26476920 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Crouchers | alt= | url=https://www.crouchersorchards.co.uk/crouchers-hotel/ | email= | address=Birdham Road, Chichester PO20 7EH | lat=50.811 | long=-0.803 | directions=On A286 | phone=+44 1243 784995 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £160 | lastedit=2020-07-01 | content=Modern hotel in converted farm buildings, with Potager and adjacent Cider House restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Crab & Lobster | alt= | url=https://www.crab-lobster.co.uk/ | email= | address=Mill Lane, Sidlesham PO20 7NB | lat=50.769 | long=-0.779 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 641233 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £200 | lastedit=2020-06-08 | content=Pub with four stylish rooms and fine dining. It looks onto Pagham harbour and wetland, which used to cut off Selsey at high tide. }} * {{sleep | name=Halfway Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lodsworth, Petworth GU28 9BP | lat=50.989 | long=-0.675 | directions=On A272 | phone=+44 1798 861261 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £150 | lastedit=2020-06-24 | content=Charming pub with seven nearby rooms, great dining. }} * {{sleep | name=The Old Store | alt= | url=https://www.theoldstoreguesthouse.co.uk/ | email= | address=Stane Street, Halnaker PO18 0QL | lat=50.865 | long=-0.712 | directions=on A285 | phone=+44 1243 531977 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £90 | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=Attractive comfy B&B open Mar-Dec, no dogs. }} * {{sleep | name=The Millstream | alt= | url=https://millstreamhotel.com/ | email= | address=Bosham Lane, Bosham PO18 8HL | lat=50.832 | long=-0.858 | directions= | phone=+44 1243 573234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | wikidata=Q26568328 | lastedit=2020-07-05 | content=Friendly comfortable hotel in picturesque village. No dogs. }} * {{sleep | name=Park House Hotel | alt= | url=https://parkhousehotel.com/ | email= | address=1 Bepton Road, Bepton GU29 0JB | lat=50.961 | long=-0.774 | directions= | phone=+1730 819000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £150 | lastedit=2020-07-05 | content=Gorgeous hotel and spa by the South Downs, gets great reviews for comfort, service, facilities and dining. }} * {{sleep | name=White Horse | alt= | url=https://www.thewhitehorse.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 High St, Chilgrove PO18 9HX | lat=50.924 | long=-0.823 | directions=on B2141 | phone=+44 1243 519444 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £100 | lastedit=2020-08-17 | content=Splendid country inn with rooms on the edge of the South Downs, dog-friendly. }} == Connect == The post office building has closed and the post office moved to a shop in North Street. Parcel pick-up and drop-off points can be found in shops. Many Wi-Fi hotspots are available in cafes and other establishments; Wi-Fi time can also be purchased from national providers. With access to the internet also being possible through the mobile telephone network there are no internet cafes left in Chichester, however computers are available in the public library. * {{listing | name=Post Office | alt= | url= | email= | address=9 North St, Chichester PO19 1LB <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=50.83742 | long=-0.77900 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 9AM-5:30, Tu 9:30AM-5:30PM, W-F 9AM-5:30PM, Sa 9AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Chichester Library | alt= | url=https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries/using-library-services/library-computers-internet-access-and-wifi/ | email= | address=Tower St, PO19 1QJ | lat=50.83752 | long=-0.78181 | directions=Tower street is opposite the cathedral | phone=+44 1243 777351 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-7PM; Sa 9AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-28 | content=Computers that may be reserved by adult non-members subject to an acceptable use policy. Wi-Fi is also available. }} ==Go next== Other places of interest in the Chichester area *'''[[Arundel (England)|Arundel]]''' Picturesque town with impressive castle; 40 min by frequent train, change at Barnham *'''[[Emsworth]]''' little fishing town has some great restaurants, pubs and an excellent food festival in early September. *'''[[Selsey]]''' popular coastal destination *'''[[Bognor Regis]]''' Traditional seaside resort, popular with families *'''[[Bracklesham Bay]]''' popular coastal destination notable for surfing and kitesurfing A little further afield, but worth the trip: *'''[[Brighton]]''' an hour by frequent train, the Royal Pavilion is a knock-out *'''[[Portsmouth]]''' 40 min by frequent train, see the Historic Dockyard {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A27.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Portsmouth]] | minorl1=[[Emsworth]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Brighton]] | minorr1=[[Arundel (England)|Arundel]] }} {{geo|50.83652|-0.77918}} {{IsPartOf|West Sussex}} {{usablecity}} gmwy1xv3do4a2qd8nde8ccuskfykvsh 0 8197 4491982 4439920 2022-07-28T20:11:47Z R. Henrik Nilsson 2273145 Denmarks > Denmark's wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vestegnen Wikivoyage banner.jpg}} {{infobox|Notes on geography|Locals tend to see this as a string of separate towns, usually called by the name of the nearest S-train station, but there would not be much point in listing each of these separately in a travel guide, as each on its own has little to offer. Visitors should be aware though, that the suburban nature of this district means that the attractions are far between, and it could take up to an hour in public transportation travelling between Albertslund and Solrød Strand for instance, the names of the "towns" are listed behind the addresses in the listings}} '''Vestegnen''' is a suburban district west of inner [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]], mostly build up during the 1970-80s. There is little of general interest to travellers here, but some of Copenhagen's nicest hostels (albeit with a great deal of transportation to Copenhagen's main attractions) and a single top-notch art museum - oh, and 7 km of white beach if you are fortunate enough to run into sunny days. ==Get in== Two S-train directions run from the centre of Copenhagen through the district *'''Lines B''' to Høje Taastrup runs west through Hvidovre, Rødovre, Brøndby, Glostrup, Albertslund and Taastrup every 20 minutes from early morning till late night, and twice as often most of the day. *'''Line A''' to Hundige runs southwest through Åmarken, Friheden, Avedøre, Brøndby Strand, Vallensbæk and Ishøj every 20 minutes from early morning till late night. '''Line E''' to Køge stops at Vallensbæk, Ishøj, Hundige, Greve, Karlslunde and Solrød and also runs every 20 minutes from early morning till late night. Approaching the district by train from west or south, you will get off at Høje Taastrup Station or Køge Nord Station and continue by S-train. ==Get around== {{mapframe|width=520|zoom=auto}} {{Mapmask |55.5820,12.2591 |55.5868,12.2530 |55.5884,12.2498 |55.5896,12.2468 |55.5913,12.2420 |55.5934,12.2378 |55.5963,12.2333 |55.5997,12.2258 |55.6010,12.2218 |55.6030,12.2157 |55.6042,12.2103 |55.6056,12.2033 |55.6063,12.1964 |55.6074,12.1837 |55.6084,12.1770 |55.6127,12.1599 |55.6237,12.1652 |55.6341,12.1668 |55.6337,12.1571 |55.6492,12.1584 |55.6496,12.1587 |55.6534,12.1571 |55.6530,12.1639 |55.6576,12.1629 |55.6587,12.1576 |55.6618,12.1586 |55.6659,12.1585 |55.6666,12.1514 |55.6710,12.1505 |55.6710,12.1574 |55.6713,12.1595 |55.6725,12.1610 |55.6725,12.1619 |55.6737,12.1647 |55.6746,12.1653 |55.6764,12.1688 |55.6776,12.1685 |55.6816,12.1689 |55.6819,12.1699 |55.6820,12.1789 |55.6827,12.1818 |55.6853,12.1825 |55.6881,12.1856 |55.6885,12.1921 |55.6878,12.2016 |55.6880,12.2050 |55.6872,12.2121 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For destinations between S-train stations or away from the main traffic channels you can take one of the local buses, most of which do not run as frequent as in the central part of the city. There are taxi stands at almost all S-train stations, but it will quite often be that no taxis are available and you will have to call one. Vest-Taxa (+45 43 45 45 45) is usually the fastest in the western suburbs and Taxa Selandia (+45 70 10 66 66) in the far southwestern suburbs. Taxa 4x35 (+45 35 35 35 35) is a good option closest to the central part of the city, but further away some waiting time can be expected. ==See== [[Image:Arken Museum for Moderne Kunst.jpg|thumb|Arken, Museum of Modern art in Ishøj]] [[Image:Vestvolden.jpg|thumb|Old artillery storage on Vestvolden]] *{{see | name=Arken Museum of Modern Art | alt= | url=http://uk.arken.dk/ | email= | address=Skovvej 100, Ishøj | lat=55.606123 | long=12.387581 | directions=from Copenhagen Central Station, take the A or E line of the S-train for about 25 min to Ishøj Station; from there take bus 128 to Arken stop for 5 min, or walk for 20 min | phone=+45 43 54 02 22 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th-Su 10:00-17:00, W 10:00-21:00, M closed | price=Adults 115 kr, students 95 kr, under 18 years free | lastedit=2017-09-20 | content=By far the district's greatest attraction, and because of its location, rather undiscovered, even though it is one of Copenhagen's top museums. The striking building, located in dunes right next to the sea, was erected by architect Søren Robert Lund in 1996, and resembles a beached ship, the building has actually been criticized for drawing attention away from the art it houses. The temporary exhibitions are actually often the main attraction here, but the permanent collection includes many important mainly Scandinavian modern works. Also has a concert hall, cinema, sculpture courtyard and a restaurant. }} *{{see | name=Greve Museum | url=http://www.grevemuseum.dk | email= | address=Bækgårdsvej 9, Greve | lat=55.590754 | long=12.252005 | directions=Bus 126 from Solrød Strand or Taastrup stations to Greve Museum stop | phone=+45 43 40 40 36 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-15:00, Su 11:00-17:00 | price=Free | content=Various exhibitions relating to rural history, and the history of the 200 years old farmhouse the museum in housed in. Also hosts various temporary exhibitions. There is a small café and a shop on the premises, and a lovely garden to enjoy a small picnic. }} *{{see | name=Heerup Museum | alt= | url=http://www.heerup.dk | email= | address=Kirkesvinget 1, Rødovre | lat=55.682595 | long=12.466812 | directions=Bus 15 from Peter Bangs Vej Station to Rødovre Kirke stop | phone=+45 36 37 87 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11:00-16:00 | price= 45 kr | content=Henry Heerup (1907-1993) was a popular Danish painter, with close ties to the avant garde movement, although his work is often described as timeless, colorful and Childish. He received recognition outside Denmark, and has work exhibited at, for example, MOMA in New York and the Carnegie Institute. The museum's initial collection was donated by his widow, after his death. }} *{{see | name=Kroppedal | alt= | url=http://www.kroppedal.dk | email= | address=Kroppedals Allé 3, Taastrup | lat=55.684518 | long=12.311351 | directions=Bus 217 from Høje Taastrup station to Kroppedal stop | phone=+45 43 30 30 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 10:00-16:00, Sa Su 14:00-17:00 | price=Free | content=A good museum, if a bit out of the way, but in beautiful surroundings by a small river valley. The museum has various stationary and changing exhibitions on astronomy, archaeology and modern history. }} *{{see | name=Thorsbro Vandværk | alt=Thorsbro waterworks | url=https://thorsbrovand.dk/ | email= | address=Allevej 29, Ishøj | lat=55.622036 | long=12.271423 | directions=Bus 126 from Solrød Strand or Taastrup stations to Allevej stop | phone=+45 43 57 72 57 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-14:00, Th also 16:00-18:00 | price=Free | content=An industrial museum, displaying the history of the beautiful classic building, and its machinery - both are from the turn of the 20th century. }} * {{see | name=Vestvolden | alt= | url=http://www.vestvolden.info/Eng/ | email= | address= | lat=55.64783 | long=12.42622 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=A series of fortification cutting a though the western suburbs for 14.5 km from the sea to the ''Utterlev mose'' area on [[Copenhagen/Nørrebro|Nørrebro]]. At the time of construction in the 1890s it was one of the largest fortification works in the world, and today it is one of the best preserved, protected through its entire length. While parts have been restored to its former glory, the really interesting parts is the untouched part, overgrown part, with old barracks, ammunition depots etc. hidden away behind trees and bushes. The most easiest entry point is taking an S-train to ''Brøndbyøster'' station on the B line. Can easily be combined with a visit to '''Filmbyen''', since it is housed on a garrison which was part of the Vestvolden defences. }} *{{see | name=Cirkusmuseet | alt=The Circus museum | url=http://www.cirkusmuseum.dk | email= | address=Hovedporten 6, Hvidovre | lat=55.631884 | long=12.449741 | directions= | phone=+45 36 49 00 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 10:00-15:00 | price= 50 kr | content=Photographs, posters, costumes, diaries, artefacts and what not, relating to the history of circus, both national and international, from the last 150 years. The museum is largely made up of the private collections of two famous Danish performers. }} *{{see | name=Forstadsmuseet | alt=Suburbian Museum | url=http://forstadsmuseet.dk | email= | address=Alarmpladsen 3, Hvidovre | lat=55.63245 | long=12.448935 | directions= | phone=+45 36 49 00 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:00-15:00 | price=Free | content=Not a traditional museum. You get to explore places in the surrounding suburbian landscape. }} * {{see | name=Mosede Fort | alt= | url=http://www.mosedefort.dk/ | email= | address=Mosede Strandvej 87A | lat=55.56382 | long=12.27518 | directions= | phone=+45 43404036 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= 90 kr | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=World War I fortification. Has exhitions convering Denmark's role in WWI. }} ==Do== * '''Watch football''' (soccer) at {{do | name=Brøndby IF | url=http://www.brondby.com | email= | address=Brøndby Stadion 8 | lat=55.648962 | long=12.418542 | directions=Bus 500 S from Glostrup station to Brøndbyhallen | phone=+45 43 75 54 79 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From 200 kr | lastedit=2018-11-14 | content=They play in Danish SuperLiga, the top tier of football in Denmark. Games are usually played on Sundays. The stadium, capacity 29,000, is on the western outskirts of Copenhagen, 5 km from the centre. }} *{{do | name=Friluftsbadet Badesøen | alt=Outdoor pool | url=http://xn--badesen-u1a.albertslund.dk/ | email= | address=Skallerne 14, Albertslund | lat=55.676631 | long=12.333580 | directions=Bus 141 from Albertslund station to Egelundsskolen stop) | phone=+45 43 64 17 61 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 06:30-19:00, W 06:30-21:30, Sa Su 8:00-19:00 | price=55 kr | content=Features Europe's largest heated outdoor pool, 60 m in diameter, and two water slides, 45 and 60 m respectively. There is also Mini golf, Bocce, basketball and beach-volleyball fields on the large grass area. }} *{{listing | type=do | name=Hedeland | alt= | url=http://www.hedeland.dk | email= | address=Maglehøjgårdsvej 6A, Hedehusene | lat=55.630084 | long=12.177401 | directions=Bus 116 from Hedenhusende station to various stops (Reerslev skole direction) | phone=+45 46 13 63 18 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Hedeland is a unique and large recreation area, created on the area of an old gravel excavation site. It features a [http://www.roskildeskiklub.dk/ ski hill], [http://www.ibk.dk Steam railway], [http://brandhojbanen.dk miniature railway], amphitheatre with regular [http://www.teaterhedeland.dk/English open air performances] {{dead link|December 2020}}, a [http://www.hedeland-golf.dk golf course], riding area and finally a [http://mxhedeland.dk/ motorbike racing club]. }} *{{do | name=Ishøj Dyrepark | url= | email= | address=Brentevej 40, Ishøj | lat=55.626151 | long=12.333453 | directions=Bus 400S from Ishøj station to Industridalen | phone=+45 43 53 72 79 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=While hardly worth travelling for, if you are staying in the area, and crave to escape some of the concrete, this green area with grazing deer, Scottish highland cattle, goats and sheep makes for a good small excursion. }} *{{do | name=Middelalderlandsbyen | alt=The medieval village | url=http://www.middelalderlandsbyen.dk | email= | address=Nybovej 11, Brøndby | lat=55.63276 | long=12.408789 | directions=Bus 135 or 166 from Brøndby Strand station to Ulsøparken stop. | phone=+45 40 17 87 07 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=No set opening hours | price=Free | content=A living history museum opened in 1999. The village consists of seven reconstructed houses as they would have looked in the 13th century surrounding a small village pond. There are several workshops with many activities for the kids. }} *{{do | name=Vikingelandsbyen | alt=The Viking village | url=http://www.vikingelandsbyen.dk | email= | address=Ledøjevej 35, Albertslund | lat=55.69004 | long=12.322002 | directions=Bus 143 from Glostrup station to Risby stop. | phone=+45 43 64 20 29 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=A small volunteer community project to reconstruct a Viking village using original construction methods. It is just at the outskirts of a nice forest (Vestskoven) and it is free to peek in, and look around, though it is mainly meant as a living history museum for local school children. }} ===Beaches=== There are several good beaches along the coast, such as Brøndby, Ishøj & Vallensbæk strand. The whole area is dubbed '''[http://www.strandparken-kbh.dk/ Køge Bugt Strandpark]''', and covers 7 km of white beaches, sand dunes, meadows and lakes. It is very popular on warm summer days, but there are usually plenty of space if you look around. Facilities include jetties, toilets and several Kiosks dishing out popular ice creams. During late June to early August there are lifeguards present. Access by any station along the '''A''' and '''E''' S-train lines between Brøndby-Strand and Greve stations. ===Theaters and concert halls=== Expect bands mainly to be Danish bands, and theatrical performances in the Danish language, since none of these venues are really geared for tourists. *{{do | name=Forbrændingen | alt= | url=http://forbraendingen.dk/ | email= | address=Vognporten 11, Albertslund | lat=55.65784 | long=12.35646 | directions=Next to Albertslund S-train Station | phone=+45 4362 5043 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Concerts usually start at 21:00 | price= 50-150 kr | content=The main concert venue of this district. Almost 100 concerts each year but not much action during the summer. Stages upcoming Danish bands. }} * {{do | name=Portalen | url=http://www.portalen.dk | email= | address=Portalen 1, Greve | lat=55.597914 | long=12.331887 | directions=Right by Hundige station | phone=+45 43 97 83 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local cultural centre which hosts a concert venue, a gallery, theatre and a café. }} *{{do | name=Viften | alt= | url=http://www.viften.dk | email= | address=Rødovre Parkvej 130 | lat=55.68182 | long=12.45674 | directions=Bus 6A to Tårnvej stop | phone=+45 36 70 45 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 16:00-21:00, Sa Su 14:00-21:00 | price= | content=A community center in Rødovre, with Cinema, Theatre and a Café }} ==Buy== When city planners turned this area of former villages and farmland into unending suburbia (a transformation they now much regret), they turned to their North American counterparts for inspiration, and erected some huge impersonal shopping centers, complete with the usual, characterless chain stores, which leaves the shopping in Vestegnen a bit to be desired. You can find these shopping centers opposite almost every S-train station in the district. The largest of these malls are the aptly named '''[http://city2.dk City2]''', a short walk away from ''Høje Taastrup'' station, with 110 stores and a large cinema complex over 100,000 m², and '''[http://www.roedovrecentrum.dk Rødovre Centrum]''' a bit off the main public transport corridors, also with 110 stores. ==Eat== Except for Arti'kok you can safely disregard these listings if you are not staying in the district, as there are much better restaurants nearer the city centre. *{{eat | name=Arti'kok | url=http://www.artikok.dk/ | email= | address=Hvidovrevej 92, Hvidovre | lat=55.6636287 | long=12.4734936 | directions= | phone=+41 36 75 07 41 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 17:00-23:00, Sa Su 17:00-00:00 | price=Main courses from 135 kr, five-course menu including wine 695 kr | content=Gourmet Danish cuisine, and easily the best restaurant in the district. }} *{{eat | name=Café Jenners | url=http://www.cafejenners.dk/ | email= | address=Mosede Strandvej 25, Greve | lat=55.57066 | long=12.28611 | directions=1KM along the beach northeast from Karlslunde S-train Station, or take bus 121 from Hunding S-train Station to Bækmose Stop and walk 100m northeast | phone=+45 4369 9339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 12:00-23:00, Th F 12:00-00:00, Sa 11:00-00:00, Su 11:00-21:00 | price=Main courses around 100 kr, beer from 45 kr, coffee around 25 kr | content=Café/restaurant close to the coast south of Copenhagen. Nice place for a drink or some café style food. The menu is not impressive and comprises mostly burgers and sandwiches, but everything is well made. }} * {{eat | name=Jenners Seaside | alt= | url=http://www.jenners-seaside.dk/ | email= | address=Havnevej 20, Greve | lat=55.5672173 | long=12.2862991 | directions= | phone=+45 43699339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-16:00; Jun-Aug from 11:00 | price= | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Seafood restaurant right on Mosede harbour. }} *{{eat | name=Espehus | alt= | url=http://www.espehus.dk | email= | address=Korsdalsvej 77, Rødovre | lat=55.679790 | long=12.437097 | directions=Bus 13 from Glostrup station to Espelunden stop | phone=+45 36 41 07 58 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-16:00 and 17:30-21, Su 12:00-16:00 | price=A la carte from 225 kr, lunch from 69 kr | content=Danish-French kitchen in unusually cosy surroundings for the district in a pretty white house with thatched roof }} *{{eat | name=Fortet Café og Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.fortet-restaurant.dk {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Mosede Strandvej 91, Greve | lat=55.563745 | long=12.273294 | directions=200m from Karlsunde S-train Station towards the coast | phone=+45 43903979 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 10:00-16:00 | price=A la carte from 148 kr | content=Great location by the Mosede Fortress and not far away from Mosede Harbour and the beach. The food is average with a couple of generic options, so go for the fish which is usually good and fresh. }} *{{eat | name=Hereford Steakhouse | alt= | url=http://www.herefordsteakhouse.dk/ | email= | address=Taastrup Hovedgade 106 | lat=55.6461741 | long=12.297647 | directions=Walk 600 meters south from Taastrup station) | phone=+45 43 52 00 39 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30-22:00, Sa Su 17:00-22:00 | price=Lunch courses from 60 kr, main courses 170-235 kr | content=Traditional Danish open sandwiches for lunch and steaks for dinner. }} *{{eat | name=Kabyssen | url=http://www.ishoj-havn.dk/kabyssen | email= | address=Søhesten 14, Ishøj | lat=55.608453 | long=12.387642 | directions=Walk 25 minutes (2.5 km) from Ishøj station | phone=+45 43 73 79 71 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=April-September: 12:00-22:00, October-March: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Cheap | content=Simple place serving traditional Danish fare at low prices, the outdoor seating is really cosy on warm days, with good views over the nearby Marina. }} *{{eat | name=Restaurant Krabben | url=http://www.restaurant-krabben.dk | email= | address=Vallensbæk Havn, Vallensbæk | lat=55.6129322 | long=12.3969292 | directions= | phone=+45 43 54 05 45 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30-22:00, Sa Su 12:00-22:00 | price=Lunch courses from 59 kr, main courses from 158 kr | content=Next to the marina with a nice terrace. Danish cuisine. }} ==Drink== Expect to drink with local alcoholics and kids who think Adidas trunk pants are the coolest thing since flavored Vodka. In other words, not really worth it unless you can not be bothered to go all the way into the city centre. * {{drink | name=1964 | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Sportsbar1964/ | email= | address=Brøndby Stadion 28D, Brøndby | lat=55.648793 | long=12.417409 | directions= | phone=+45 43 63 19 64 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-22:00, Sa Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=A sports pub inside Brøndby stadium, where the name sake club established in 1964, plays. Shows many football and some NFL matches in flatscreen TVs. Free wireless internet. }} * {{drink | name=Escape | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/escape.glostrup/ | email= | address=Hovedvejen 118, Glostrup | lat=55.66613 | long=12.397324 | directions= | phone=+45 43453138 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 11:00-17:00 | price= | content=While hardly exciting there is not many other clubs in the area, plays mainly 1980s music and current mainstream hits. }} *{{drink | name=Damhuskroen | url=http://www.damhuskroen.dk | email= | address=Roskildevej 244, Rødovre | lat=55.672863 | long=12.473854 | directions= | phone=+45 36 70 40 36 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th 11:00-00:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00, Su 11:00-17:00 | price= | content=Unless you are looking to score a middle-aged bird wearing too much mascara or a similarly aged guy in a jumpsuit, you might want to give this place a miss. Though some younger guests are there for the entertainment they provide, and just let loose. }} * {{drink | name=Carls Old Inn | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/carlsoldinn/ | email= | address=Rødovrevej 260, Rødovre | lat=55.691429 | long=12.462904 | directions= | phone=+45 36 72 62 60 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00-00:00, F Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-22:00 | price= | content=It is not saying much, but this is one of the better pubs in area. It is best before or after the local ice-hockey team plays their matches, as this is the usual hang-out for their fans. }} * {{drink | name=Center Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/centerpubben/about/ | email= | address=Hvidovrevej 178, Hvidovre | lat=55.653284 | long=12.474299 | directions= | phone=+45 36472269 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 09:00-00:00, F Sa 09:00-02:00 | price= | content=Yet another local watering hole with football memorabilia on the walls, and relatively cheap beers }} * {{drink | name=Hovsa Bodega | url= | email= | address=Seminarievej 1, Brøndby | lat=55.6452589 | long=12.4099596 | directions= | phone=+45 43 96 45 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place's main claim to fame is as the unofficial pre-game bar of the local team, Brøndby IF, There is a flat-screen television for watching football games and draft beers are available for quite cheap 28 kr a glass. }} * {{drink | name=Under Uret | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantunderuret.dk/ | email= | address=Greve Midt Bycenter 10K, Greve | lat=55.5825478 | long=12.2953052 | directions= | phone=+45 43600444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 10:00-22:00, Th 10:00-00:00, F Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-20:30 | price= | content=A fairly nice place by suburban standards, it even has a selection with foreign beers and is popular with students from the local high school }} ==Sleep== Many hotels located here claims to be near the city centre, for the most part they are outright lying, and the only reason to sleep at these suburban hotels is if you have business or family relations in the area. One exception is the budget listings which are actually good options. === Budget === *{{sleep | name=Belægningen, Avedørelejren | url=http://www.belaegningen.dk | email= | address=Avedøre Tværvej 10 | lat=55.632636 | long=12.446763 | directions= | phone=+45 36 77 90 84 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm beds 110 kr, doubles 360 kr | checkin= | checkout= | content=Definitively ranking among the best options in the district, this hostel is fitted into the old sleeping quarters of the soldiers stationed on the old fort the hostel is located in. Free internet terminals and cheap bike rentals. }} *{{sleep | name=Danhostel Ishøj Strand | url=http://www.ishojhostel.dk | email= | address=Ishøj Strandvej 13 | lat=55.612761 | long=12.37004 | directions= | phone=+45 43 53 50 15 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm beds (summer only) 175 kr, doubles 495/595 kr low/high season | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right by the beach (Køge Bugt Strandpark, see above), this 5 star hostel is well equipped with good up to date facilities (for a hostel that is). Each room has room for 6 people and includes a private nook outside, with views over the green surroundings. There is an activity area shared with the nearby camping grounds with a bouncy castle, chess, table tennis, petanque etc. }} *{{sleep | name=Ishøj Strand Camping | url=http://www.visitferie.dk | email= | address=Ishøj Strandvej 13 | lat=55.610949 | long=12.371719 | directions= | phone=+45 43 53 50 15 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults 65 kr (one year Camping Pass is mandatory - 90 kr) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Just next to the nearby hostel, both are jointly operated by the Danish hostelling organisation. Shared building with reception, kitchenette, bathrooms, and other sanitary facilities. Campfire, playground, football fields for the kids, and walking distance to the beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Tangloppen Camping | url=http://www.tangloppen.fdmcamping.dk | email= | address=Tangloppen 2, Ishøj | lat=55.606905 | long=12.379414 | directions= | phone=+45 43 54 07 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Camping ground: Adults 112 kr, additional persons 77 kr p.p., Bungalows: 315-617 kr | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located on a small islet, this camping ground is only 500 meters from the beach. Facilities include hot showers, laundry room and other sanitary facilities, a communal room with television sets and a small shop. There are also bungalows available to let, with room for 4-8 people, most of them with a nice view over the sea. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Glostrup Park Hotel | url=http://www.parkhotel.dk | email= | address=Hovedvejen 41, Glostrup | lat=55.666622 | long=12.410085 | directions= | phone=+45 43 96 00 38 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Singles 795 kr on weekends and 1395 kr during weekdays. | checkin= | checkout= | content=Adequate business hotel near one of the main commercial and industrial districts west of Copenhagen. There is an old and a new wing, with the new wing offering substantially better rooms and facilities. Free internet, and breakfast buffet included. }} *{{sleep | name=Idrættens Hus Hotel | alt= | url=https://idraettenshus.dk/ | email= | address=Brøndby Stadion 20, Brøndby | lat=55.647487 | long=12.417227 | directions= | phone=+45 43 26 26 26 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles 775 kr | content=This hotel is run by, and located on, the premises of the Danish Athletic Association, right by Brøndby Stadium with access to a steam bath, Gym and solarium. }} *{{sleep | name=Quality Hotel Høje Taastrup | url=http://www.choicehotels.no/dk004 | email= | address=Carl Gustavs Gade 1, Taastrup | lat=55.647065 | long=12.272218 | directions= | phone=+45 43 99 77 66 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard twins go for 645 kr | checkin= | checkout= | content=Business hotel in the westernmost suburb of Copenhagen. Cleaning is sometimes lagging in the rooms but there is an Internet station in the lobby, a heated swimming pool and gym facilities. }} *{{sleep | name=Scandic Glostrup | url=http://www.scandichotels.dk/glostrup | email= | address=Roskildevej 550, Glostrup | lat=55.668403 | long=12.419263 | directions= | phone=+45 43 43 42 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Part of the omnipresent Scandinavian hotel chain, this place is probably best suited as a motel for a stop over, as it is located directly adjacent to the highway. Billiard room, restaurant and a children's playground. }} *{{sleep | name=Scandic Hvidovre | url=http://www.scandichotels.dk/hvidovre | email= | address=Kettevej 4, Hvidovre | lat=55.645692 | long=12.459754 | directions= | phone=+45 36 86 04 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from 1260 kr, discounts available. | checkin= | checkout= | content=Far away from public transportation and gets some criticism for its cleaning standards. On the upside if you manage to get a room in the upper floors of the back building, these seem to be of a better standard, and there are an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym area as well as a decent restaurant on the premises. }} *{{sleep | name=Taastrup Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.tphotel.dk | email= | address=Brorsonsvej 3, Taastrup | lat=55.653711 | long=12.300771 | directions= | phone=+45 43711819 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Singles from 1100 kr on weekdays & 425 kr on weekends | content=A bit run down, but there is not a lot of other options nearby, on the upside the internet is fast, it is near the station, and it employs good staff. }} *{{sleep | name=Wittrup Motel | url=http://www.wittrupmotel.dk | email= | address=Roskildevej 251, Albertslund | lat=55.66002 | long=12.329835 | directions=near the O4 and 21 highways intersection | phone=+45 43 64 95 51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From 530 kr | checkin= | checkout= | content=Probably as close to an American style motel as you are going to find in Copenhagen, 60 rooms with their own doors facing the parking lot.For a motel the restaurant is surprisingly good. }} *{{sleep | name=Zleep Hotel Ishøj | url=http://www.zleephotels.com | email= | address=Ishøj Nørregade 1, Ishøj | lat=55.613983 | long=12.355564 | directions= | phone=+45 43 54 12 33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=699 kr on the day, but 299 kr if booked 60 days in advance | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very compact rooms and few of them are a bit run down. Sometimes the reception is manned, but most of the day you check in through a computer located at the hotels entrance, which inside a shopping mall on the 6th floor - but it is hard to beat the price which has a free breakfast included. }} ==Stay safe== Vestegnen is generally safe, but since it is mostly known for its ghetto-areas, with a high percentage of residents with low income, low education and an immigration-background, crime(more specific robberies and muggings, and rarely gang-wars) can occur more often than in Copenhagen, so be aware of your surroundings and stay out of the ghetto-areas, especially at night. If a group of people is trying to provoke you, ignore them and don't provoke back. If you spot such a group or see something odd, you don't feel comfortable with, staying out of business and walk slowly and quiet away. In the town Brøndby, do not wear anything that sympathizes with "F.C. Copenhagen", since fans of Brøndby IF are likely to get provoked. But as long as you stay out of the ghetto-areas, characterized with high residential, similar-looking building-complexes, you would find the atmosphere quite peaceful and friendly. ==Connect== The best options for internet access is the various public libraries in the area: * {{listing | name=Avedøre Bibliotek | alt=Library | url=http://www.hvidovrebib.dk/Default.aspx?ID=112 | email= | address=Hjulmagerporten 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 36 34 36 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:00-18:00, F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Avedøre Posthus | alt=Postoffice | url=http://www.postdanmark.dk | email= | address=Sadelmagerporten 2A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 70 20 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu Th F 12:00-17:00, W 12:00-18:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Brøndby(vester) Bibliotek | alt=Library | url=http://www.brondby-bibliotekerne.dk | email= | address=Glentemosen 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 43 28 20 60 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 13:00-17:00, Th 13:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Brøndby Strand Posthus | alt=Postoffice | url=http://www.postdanmark.dk | email= | address=Brøndby Strand Centrum 50 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 70 20 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Glostrup | alt=Library | url=https://www.glostrupbib.dk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 43 23 68 20 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:00-19:00, F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Glostrup Posthus | alt=Postoffice | url=http://www.postdanmark.dk | email= | address=Banegårdspladsen 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 70 20 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ishøj Bibliotek | alt=Library | url=https://www.ishojbib.dk/ | email= | address=Ishøj Store Torv 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 43 57 71 71 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:00-19:00, F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ishøj Posthus | alt=Postoffice | url=http://www.postdanmark.dk | email= | address=Ishøj Nørregade 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 70 20 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Taastrup Bibliotek | alt=Library | url=http://bibliotek.htk.dk/ | email= | address=Selsmosevej 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 43 35 20 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Taastrup Posthus | alt=Postoffice | url=http://www.postdanmark.dk | email= | address=Taastrup Hovedgade 90 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+45 70 20 70 30 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa 13:00-13:30 | price= | content= }} {{guidedistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Copenhagen}} {{geo|55.627|12.352}} b3ie6ifta9i9vyr0bkmrku402ad1hhm 0 8217 4492088 4491384 2022-07-29T04:00:27Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Coquitlam Town Centre Area (banner).jpg}} '''[http://www.coquitlam.ca Coquitlam]''' is a suburbs of [[Vancouver]]. There aren't any must-see attractions for the traveller, but there are a number of nice parks for walking or relaxing. ==Get in== [[File:Timbers on the Fraser River - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Timbers on the Fraser River]] See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. Coquitlam borders [[Burnaby]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Port Moody]] and [[New Westminster]]. It is easily accessible from the Trans Canada Highway, Lougheed Highway, Barnett Highway and North Road. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.2855|-122.7688|zoom=11}} {{mapshape}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} Car access is easy and parking is free most places. Taxis are easy to get locally and walking and cycling are options with several designated bike routes in the city. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], Coquitlam, [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} In Coquitlam, travelers can ride buses, SkyTrain and the West Coast Express. SkyTrain's '''Millennium Line''' connects Coquitlam directly to [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhood of [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]], and beyond Vancouver to [[Burnaby]] and [[Port Moody]]. Public transit from Vancouver to Coquitlam is {{translink|3}} on weekdays and {{translink|1}} on weekends and evenings after 6:30PM. Park and Ride lots at the Coquitlam Central and Douglas Lafarge stations offer inexpensive all day parking. Parking is otherwise restricted close to SkyTrain stations to prevent unauthorized park and ride. === By taxi === * {{listing | name=Bel-Air Taxi | alt= | url=https://www.bel-airtaxi.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-433-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} * {{Listing|name=Coquitlam Taxi|alt=|url=https://www.coquitlamtaxi.ca/|phone=+1 604-524-1111|lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} === See === * {{listing | type=see | name=Colony Farm Regional Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Colony Farm Rd | lat=49.2349944 | long=-122.8129062 | directions=main entrance and parking is at the end of Colony Farm Rd | phone=+1 604-520-6442 | tollfree= | hours=Open during the day, closes at dusk | price= | content=Popular spot with 8.5 km of trails and opportunities for birdwatching. An estimated 150 species of birds are in the park. }} * {{see | name=Como Lake Park | url= | email= | address=Gatensbury St | lat=49.2604 | long=-122.8583 | directions=just south of Como Lake Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small, man-made lake and park located in the center of residential Coquitlam. Exactly one kilometre in circumference, the lake is a popular attraction for morning walks, joggers, schoolchildren and occasionally fishermen - though the latter will frequently go home empty-handed. }} [[File:Minnekhada Park October 28 2017.jpeg|thumb|Minnekhada Regional Park]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Minnekhada Regional Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Quarry Rd | lat=49.3273207 | long=-122.7599036 | directions= | phone=+1 604-520-6442 | tollfree= | hours=Open during daylight hours. Gates close at dusk | price= | content=A more-than-200-acre park with 10 km of trails through forests and wetlands. Minnekhada Lodge, a heritage building where Queen Elizabeth once stayed, is open the first Sunday of each month from 1-4PM (except Jan). }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Pinecone Burke Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/pinecone/ | email= | address=at the end of Quarry Rd | lat=49.3348352 | long=-122.7085236 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Day-use parking fee of $1/hour to a max of $3 | content=Large park along Pitt Lake and Burke Mountain with hiking, camping, swimming and boating opportunities. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mundy Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2546385 | long=-122.8295913 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=A large urban forest which provides dog off-leash use until 10AM every morning. The park is often host to swim meets and soccer, baseball and lacrosse tournaments. }} [[File:Coquitlam Lafarge Lake.jpg|thumb|Lafarge Lake]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Lafarge Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2731495 | long=-122.838755 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=It hosts a large tournament site, public ping pong tables, basket ball and tennis courts, and a band stand. It is also home to the Evergreen Cultural Centre which hosts gallery exhibits and live performances. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Coquitlam Crunch | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2864475 | long=-122.8164529 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=The Coquitlam Crunch urban outdoor 'stairmaster' is primarily a fitness challenge. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Maillardville | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2390781 | long=-122.8703792 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=Maillardville is a small community founded by French migrants sent to work in the local forest industry during the 19th century. It is recognized as Western Canada's largest French-Canadian community outside of [[Manitoba]], though the French population continues to decline. There is the Place des Arts which hosts exhibitions and performances, and the [http://www.coquitlamheritage.ca/ Makin House Museum]. }} ==Do== * {{listing | type=do | name=Coquitlam Aquatic Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=1210 Pinetree Way | lat=49.2700416 | long=-122.8545738 | directions= | phone=+1 604 927-6999 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$5.35 | content=A large public, indoor swimming pool. Appealing to both children and adults alike, it houses two distinct pools, one Olympic-sized, the other smaller and decorated with a jungle theme. The smaller pool also features an elaborate water slide that twists outside of the building. Adults can make use of a full gym as well. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Planet Ice | alt= | url= | email= | address=2300 Rocket Way | lat=49.2702312 | long=-122.9600654 | directions= | phone=+1 604 941-9911 | tollfree= | hours=Public skate: M F Su 1:45-3:45PM | price=$3.75-4.50 plus the cost of skate rentals, if you do not own | content=A large, state-of-the-art skating arena. It is used mostly for amateur hockey teams, but the arena is open for public skating Monday, Fridays, and Sundays. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Silver City Coquitlam | alt= | url= | email= | address=170 Schoolhouse St | lat=49.2355149 | long=-122.8562437 | directions=one block north of Lougheed Highway | phone=+1 604 523-2911 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The largest movie theatre in Western Canada, with over 20 screens. The complex contains a number of fast-food dining options, but as these are quite expensive hungry visitors may be wiser to eat before the show at one of the surrounding restaurants in the area. }} * {{listing|name=The Widgeon Valley National Wildlife Area (NWA)|alt=|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/widgeon-valley.html|email=|address=|lat=49.3694|long=-122.6333|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|hours=|price=|wikidata=Q19630553|lastedit=2020-05-30|content=125 ha near Pitt Lake.|type=do}} ==Buy== Coquitlam is home to a variety of shopping options and features a large shopping mall. *{{Buy|name=Coquitlam Centre|url=https://coquitlamcentre.com/|email=coquitlamcentre@morguard.com|address=2929 Barnet Hwy|lat=49.277140|long=-122.799160|phone=+1-604-464-1414|lastedit=2022-02-28|content=Coquitlam's main mall, located in Coquitlam's commercial district. It has over 200 stores including a Bay, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, London Drugs, and T&T Asian supermarket. There is a large food court and several connected sit-down restaurants including East Side Mario's and Montana's Steakhouse.}} *Surrounding the Coquitlam Centre area are a variety of large chain stores in Pinetree Village and Sunwood Square, including Chapters, Save-On-Foods, and Superstore. *'''The City of Lougheed''' ''(Lougheed Mall)'' is a mall across the street from Coquitlam's western city limits. See "Buy" under [[Burnaby]] for details. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Ikea | alt= | url= | email= | address=1000 Lougheed Hwy | lat=49.2346808 | long=-122.8688966 | directions= | phone=+1 866-866-4532 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=The largest Ikea in North America }} ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Cactus Club Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.cactusclubcafe.com | email= | address=110-101 Schoolhouse St | lat=49.233248 | long=-122.852534 | directions= | phone=+1 604-777-0440 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Starters: $7-14, mains: $10-32 | content=Trendy casual restaurant with a varied menu. }} *{{eat | name=Joey Tomato's Mediterrean Grill | alt=Joey's Restaurant | url= | email= | address=550 Lougheed Highway | lat=49.242727 | long=-122.889113 | directions= | phone=+1 604 939-3077 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Starters: $6-13, mains: $11-36 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haan Korean BBQ | alt= | url= | email= | address=3025 Lougheed Hwy | lat=49.275247 | long=-122.793705 | directions= | phone=+1 604 944-7188 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon-9PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-18 | content=A restaurant offering Korean main courses and barbecue. }} * {{eat | name=Legend House | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-1169 Pacific Street | lat=49.282034 | long=-122.798529 | directions= | phone=+1 604 475-5222 | tollfree= | hours=11AM to 9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-18 | content=A restaurant offering Northern Chinese cuisine. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Dae-Ji Cutlet House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1153 The High Street | lat=49.2813824 | long=-122.795795 | directions= | phone=+1 604-474-4251 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM–10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content= }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=C-Lovers Fish & Chips | alt= | url=http://www.c-lovers.com | email= | address=2991 Lougheed Hwy #108 | lat=49.2779169 | long=-122.7967945 | directions= | phone=+1 604-464-3611 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content= }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors | alt= | url=https://www.meneds.ca/ | email= | address=1121 Austin Ave | lat=49.2492851 | long=-122.8627538 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 604-931-2468 | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content= }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=My Greek Taverna | alt= | url=http://mygreektaverna.com | email= | address=946 Brunette Ave | lat=49.2370785 | long=-122.8714884 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 604-525-5351 | hours=11:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2020-03-10 | content=Very busy, reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Wings | alt= | url=http://www.greatwings.ca | email= | address=345 North Rd | lat=49.245133 | long=-122.892185 | directions= | phone=+1 604-931-5500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Has a huge menu of different flavours of chicken wings, with a decent drink menu. It is often quite busy during hockey games. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesterncoquitlam.com | email=info@bestwesterncoquitlam.com | address=319 North Rd | lat=49.242822 | long=-122.890957 | directions= | phone=+1 604-931-9011 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$139-$269 | content=4½ star Canada Select rated hotel that offers guestrooms, executive suites and 2 bedroom suites with full-size kitchens. Amenities and services include two restaurants and a lounge, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, an indoor tropical garden plus complimentary local phone calls, wireless, high-speed Internet access and parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Gables Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.green-gables.com | email=request@green-gables.com | address=2242 Park Crescent | lat=49.270628 | long=-122.831036 | directions= | phone=+1 604-469-7105 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$80-100 | content=Our Coquitlam Bed and Breakfast Inn is the perfect accommodation for a relaxing vacation. After a day of sightseeing and exploring you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at our B&B with its creek (Suter Brook) and tranquil pond surrounded by old cedar trees. Within minutes from our Coquitlam B&B location you can walk by the ocean, a lake, a river or the coastal mountains. Free wireless, high-speed Internet access and parking. }} ==Go next== The other cities in the "Tri-Cities" area -- [[Port Coquitlam]] and [[Port Moody]] -- are all very accessible. To the west, along Highway 1, is the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]] with many outdoor recreation options, while to the east, along Highway 1 or Highway 7, is the [[Fraser Valley]], which also offers more outdoor pursuits and some local wineries. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[New Westminster]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] | image2=BC-7.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vancouver]] | minorl2=[[Burnaby]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr2=[[Port Coquitlam]] | image3=Translinkmillennium.svg | imagesize3=22 | caption3=Millennium Line | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|Commercial Dr-Hastings Park, Vancouver]] | minorl3=[[Port Moody]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=END | minorr3= | image4=Translinkwce.svg | imagesize4=22 | caption4=West Coast Express | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Vancouver]] | minorl4=[[Port Moody]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | minorr4=[[Port Coquitlam]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Vancouver eastern suburbs}} {{geo|49.2839|-122.792}} 9829xv29zjpggby9ujqhl8b9lui0js3 0 9285 4492084 4491374 2022-07-29T03:56:48Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Delta banner Deltaport at sunset.jpg|pgname=Delta}} '''[http://www.corp.delta.bc.ca Delta]''' is a city of 100,000 people (2016) in [[Vancouver southern suburbs|Vancouver's southern suburbs]]. It is a large area which includes three separate built-up areas: '''Tsawwassen''', '''Ladner''' and '''North Delta'''. It is surrounded by water on three sides, the Strait of Georgia to the west, Fraser river, to the north, and Boundary Bay to the south. The city of [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] makes up the eastern border. ==Understand== ===History=== Prior to European settlement, Delta's flatlands and coastal shores were inhabited by the Tsawwassen indigenous peoples, of the Coast Salish First Nations. The land was first sighted by Europeans in 1791, when Spanish explorer Lieutenant Francisco de Eliza mistook the area for an island and named it "Isla Capeda". The first European settler in Delta was James Kennedy who pre-empted 135 acres in what later became Annieville in February 1860. Thomas and William Ladner, began farming the area named after them in 1868. Farming and fishing helped the community grow quickly over the next few decades. In 1879, the area was incorporated as a municipality, named "the Corporation of Delta", and the village of Ladner was made as its administrative centre. Due to its geography, Delta was a relatively isolated community. The completion of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959 linking Ladner to Richmond and Vancouver along with the opening, in 1960, of the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and the Highway 99 being rerouted from the King George Highway in Surrey in 1962 to a new route through Delta, ended Delta's isolation and resulted in a massive 400% population growth over the next 20 years. The 1986 completion of the Alex Fraser Bridge connecting North Delta to New Westminster and Vancouver also helped Delta's growth. ===Communities=== Delta comprises three distinct, geographically separate communities: *'''North Delta''' (pop: 51,623) is home to over half of Delta's population. It is a largely suburban area in north-east Delta bordered by the Burns Bog and Surrey. *'''Ladner''' (pop: 21,112) is a 19th-century fishing village in north-west Delta that has expanded into a suburb. Fishing and farming are important industries. Ladner Trunk Road is its main street. *'''Tsawwassen''' (pop: 20,933) is a suburban community in south-west Delta that calls itself the sunniest place in Metro Vancouver. Luxury waterfront homes line Tsawwassen's coast. Tsawwassen is also home to the busy Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal which links the mainland to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Tsawwassen, together with Ladner are also known as South Delta. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. '''Highway 99''' travels from the US border (where it becomes I5) through Delta and north to Richmond. '''Highway 10''' travels east-west to Surrey. '''Highway 17''' travels from Highway 99 in Ladner south to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminal. === By ferry === * {{go|name=BC Ferries - Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminal|alt=|url=https://www.bcferries.com/|lat=49.0074|long=-123.1303|directions=|tollfree=+1-888-223-3779|lastedit=2022-04-30}} Where there are departures to (and arrivals from) [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] (Swartz Bay) ferry terminal (1 hour 35 minute crossing), the [[Southern Gulf Islands]], and [[Nanaimo]] (Duke Point) ferry terminal (2 hour crossing). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.0970|-123.05|zoom=10|width=275|height=250}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q851838|type=geomask}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} The Alex Fraser Bridge links Delta to New Westminster and Richmond. Public transportation in Delta is provided by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority bus system. There is no rapid transit system in Delta, though the SkyTrain system in Surrey comes within 3 km of the city's borders. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], Delta, [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} ==== By bus ==== * Route 319 travels along Scott Road, which is the border Surrey and Delta. The route travels between Scott Road station (SkyTrain Expo Line) and Newton Exchange, both located in Surrey. * Route 601 travels between South Delta (Tsawwassen) and Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) in Richmond with stops in the Ladner area of Delta * Route 620 travels Tsawwassen ferry terminal and Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Green Cab|alt=Delta Taxi|url=https://deltataxi.com/|phone=+1 604 594-1111|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Newton Whalley Hi-Way Taxi Ltd|url=http://www.whalleytaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-581-1111|lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (4552677019).jpg|thumb|George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary]] *{{see | name=Boundary Bay Regional Park | alt= | url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/boundary-bay-regional-park | email=regionalparks.info@metrovancouver.org | address= | lat=49.013226 | long=-123.048547 | directions= | phone=+1 604-520-6442 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | content=Great birdwatching park as an internationally recognized Important Bird Area on the Pacific Flyway. }} *{{see | name=George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary | alt= | url=http://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/ | email= | address=5191 Robertson Road | lat=49.097398 | long=-123.166048 | directions= | phone=+1 604-946-6980 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM - 4PM, reservations required | price=Adults $5, children (2-14 yr) $3, seniors (60 yrs+) $3 | wikidata=Q5090526 | lastedit=2022-01-06 | content=A migratory bird sanctuary that is protect by the Government of Canada. Visitors are able to see a wide variety of birds in the wild. There is a fee to access the trails of the park (unlike Boundary Bay Regional Park, which has free access). Delta often wins the annual bird count for the most species of birds observed, so either of these parks are great places for bird-lovers. No dogs or bicycles. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Angel Estate Winery | alt= | url= | email= | address=2170 Westham Island Rd | lat=49.089974 | long=-123.162997 | directions= | phone=+1 604-940-9755 | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price=Tasting free | lastedit=2019-07-08 | content=The first winery in Delta. }} * {{do | name=Wellbrook Winery tasting | alt= | url=http://wellbrookwinery.com/ | email= | address=4626 88th St | lat=49.086728 | long=-122.9772584 | directions= | phone=+1 604-946-1868 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A turn-of-the-(19th-20th)-century atmosphere. }} * {{do | name=Tour de Delta | alt= | url=http://tourdedelta.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=Canada's largest cycling event, held annually in July as part of BC Superweek. }} * {{do | name=Sungod Recreation Centre | alt= | url=https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/park-and-amenity-search/sungod-recreation-centre | email= | address=7815 112 St | lat=49.14542 | long=-122.91479 | directions= | phone=+1 604-952-3075 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7640235 | lastedit=2022-01-06 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:Tsawwassen Mills Outlet Shopping Mall (29599854553).jpg|thumb|Tsawwassen Mills]] * {{buy | name=Tsawwassen Mills | alt= | url=http://tsawwassenmills.com/ | email=info@tsawwassenmills.com | address=Hwy 17 just past 52nd Street | lat=49.0381 | long=-123.086 | directions= | phone=+1 604-948-9889 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM; Su 10AM-7PM | price= | wikidata=Q24190526 | lastedit=2021-09-17 | content=179 stores. From Bridgeport Station Canada Line (Bay 7), take bus #601 (South Delta via Ladner Exchange) or #620 (Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal) and get off at 52nd St. In the return direction, the stop for the #601 is more convenient to get to than the stop for the #620. }} * {{buy | name=Scottsdale Centre | alt= | url=https://scottsdalecentre.ca | email= | address=7113A 120 St | lat=49.131666 | long=-122.892143 | directions=at the corner of Scott Road and 72 Avenue | phone=+1 604-599-1045 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=40 shops and services including Save On Foods, BC Government Liquor Store, Dollarama, and Walmart. }} * {{buy | name=Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall | alt= | url=https://www.tsawwassentowncentremall.com | email= | address=1315 56th St | lat=49.026731 | long=-123.070392 | directions=56th Street and 12th Avenue | phone=+1 604-943-1735 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 9:30AM-6PM; Su & holidays noon-5PM | price= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=Joe’s Farm Market, Thrifty Foods, Library, B.C. Liquor Store. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name= SkyHawk Restaurant | alt= | url=http://skyhawkrestaurant.ca | email= | address=7800 Alpha Way #102 | lat=49.080613 | long=-123.009024 | directions=follow signs to Boundary Bay Airport Terminal, enter main terminal doors, and turn right | phone=+1 778 434-1238 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Daily 8AM-10PM | price= | content= An unmatched location for pilots and aviation buffs — right in the terminal at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB). Overlooks the apron, so you can watch planes come and go as you eat. Outdoor patio is delightful on sunny days. Serviceable breakfasts, burgers, steaks, pasta, and Asian food. In addition to being an easy "hundred dollar hamburger" for pilots, it's surprisingly busy with locals celebrating birthdays or family gatherings. }} *{{eat | name=Speed's Neighborhood Pub | url=http://www.speedspubladner.ca/ | email= | address= 4943 Chisholm St | lat=49.092916 | long=-123.08677 | directions= | phone =+1 604-940-2245 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=cheap | content=Great pub food with a waterfront location. }} * {{eat | name=Primerose Mediterranean Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.theprimerose.com/ | email= | address=6165 Highway 17A, Ladner | lat=49.110939 | long=-123.053325 | directions= | phone=+1 604-940-0200 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 11AM-2PM; Tu-Su 4PM-late | price= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=Family recipes from Oropos, Greece; local Delta/Richmond produce and other ingredients in freshly made dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty Indian Bistro | alt= | url=https://tastybistro.ca/ | email=info@tastybistro.com | address=8295 120th St | lat=49.154235 | long=-122.890931 | directions= | phone=+1 604-507-9393 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:30AM-late | price= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=A high end Indian restaurant that live up to its name. Valet parking available. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Pat Quinn's Restaurant and Bar | alt= | url=https://www.patquinns.com/ | email= | address=5133 Springs Blvd | lat=49.032412 | long=-123.081272 | directions= | phone=+1 604-948-1123 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 11AM-11PM; Sa Su 10:30AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=Happy hour daily 2-6PM and F Sa 9-11PM. Pizza, pasta, steak, seafood. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Coast Tsawwassen Inn | alt= | url=https://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/bc/delta/coast-tsawwassen-inn/ | email= | address=1665 56 Street | lat=49.033482 | long=-123.069265 | directions= | phone=+1 604-943-8221 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $219 | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=A reasonably priced hotel, with good accommodations and is on a major road. All-suite rooms come with a range of amenities, including complimentary parking, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Beach Grove Motel | alt= | url=http://www.beachgrovemotel.com | email=manager@beachgrovemotel.com | address=5921 12 Ave | lat=49.025008 | long=-123.059732 | directions= | phone=+1 604-943-2632 | tollfree=+1-877-943-2632 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $89 | lastedit=2018-05-05 | content=Laundromat with coin-operated washer and dryer. A baby crib or a cot can be supplied if required. Pet-friendly rooms, with free wireless Internet service. }} ==Go next== * [[Point Roberts]], an American exclave only accessible by land through Canada. 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It is the largest city by population in the historical region of [[Bengal]] and a major city in [[South Asia]]. It is a hub for trade and culture, with a long history as a Bengali capital. It has been called the ''City of Mosques'' and the ''Venice of the East'', due to its Islamic architecture and a riverfront facing the Buriganga (Old Ganges). It is also known as the ''Rickshaw Capital of the World'', as there are over 500,000 cycle rickshaws running on its roads. Although it is described as a concrete jungle, Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks. ==Districts== {{Mapframe|23.78|90.41759|height=800|width=520|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=Dhaka_Districts.map}} {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Dhaka/Central|Central Dhaka]] | region1color=#6580A2 | region1items= | region1description= The world's largest parliament complex, the country's financial heart, most prestigious universities, museums, theaters, art galleries and cultural centers, as well as the city's largest parks, bazaars and markets. | region2name=[[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] | region2color=#009966 | region2items= | region2description=The affluent Gulshan diplomatic zone, the city's cricket stadium, zoo and botanical garden, prominent restaurants, five star hotels, boutique shops and a golf course. | region3name=[[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]] | region3color=#7ec47e | region3items= | region3description=Home to 2,000 buildings from the Mughal and British periods (often in ruins) amid modern structures, and includes historic mosques, tombs, a fort, temples, churches, mansions and libraries; boasts its own imperial cuisine and has a busy river port. Old Dhaka is frentic, colorful and chaotic with narrow alleyways like Hindu Street, the center of the jewelry trade; and former foreign merchant localities like Farashganj (French village) and Armanitola (Armenian quarter). | region4name=[[Dhaka/Outer|Outer suburbs]] | region4color=#d5dc76 | region4items= | region4description=Site of the international airport, satellite towns and industrial areas }} ==Understand== Dhaka emerged as a cosmopolitan city during the [[Mughal Empire]]. Today, Dhaka is South Asia's second most populous capital after [[Delhi]] and an important financial center alongside [[Mumbai]] and [[Karachi]]. Modern Dhaka is a thriving, colourful and congested metropolis. Being one of the most densely populated places on the planet, Dhaka can be one of the most frenetic cities in the world. Its streets and rivers are filled with colourful chaos. The city plays host to the highest number of rickshaws in the world. Dhaka is also the center of Bangladesh's textile industry, the country's principal foreign exchange earner. Experiencing the city for the first time may seem overwhelming. === Geography === {{Infobox|Dhaka in the Bengal Delta|Dhaka is located in the most dynamic hydrological system in the world, where mighty rivers churn the landscape during annual monsoon rains and floods, producing one of the most fertile regions in the world and an amazing chemistry of land and water.}} Dhaka covers 360 km² (140 sq mi) in the lower reaches of the Ganges delta. It is bounded by the Rivers Buriganga, Dhaleshwari and Turag; and their numerous tributaries and river channels. The land is close to sea level. Dhaka is vulnerable to flash floods during the monsoon. ===Etyomology=== The literal meaning of the name Dhaka is "concealed". The enigmatic name might have originated from ''dhak'' trees found in the area; or from the 12th-century Hindu Dhakeshwari Temple. ===History=== [[File:Lalbagh Kella (Lalbagh Fort) Dhaka Bangladesh 2011 57.JPG|thumb|The 17th century Mughal Lalbagh Fort]] [[File:DhakaCity1861.png|thumb|Dhaka under British rule in 1861]] The earliest settlements in the region date back 2,500 years. Dhaka was the capital of Bengal during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. As the seat of administration and commerce in the Bengal Delta, the wealthiest and most fertile region in the Empire, it became one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Asia. Proclaimed as the provincial capital in 1608, Mughal Dhaka had a population of one-million people, with well-laid out gardens, monuments, tombs, forts, mosques, temples, and churches. The city was home to Armenian, Persian, Greek, Arab, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English merchants. Its riverbanks were once dotted with numerous stately mansions and the city was described as the ''Venice of the East''. The Dhaka District was famous worldwide for its fine cotton muslin fabrics. The British East India Company took control of the city in 1793. In British Bengal, Dhaka and its sister city [[Calcutta]] played a tale of two cities in the region, greatly affecting the course of events in the British Raj. The short-lived Partition of Bengal in 1905 established Dhaka as the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam and incubated the broader Indian independence movement. The All India Muslim Educational Conference in Dhaka in 1906 established the All India Muslim League. The University of Dacca gained a reputation as the "Oxford of the East" in its early years. Following the Partition of British India in 1947, Dhaka became the capital of East Pakistan. Increasing political and cultural friction with West Pakistan gave rise to the secular Bengali nationalist movement in the 1950s. The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 established Bangladesh as an independent country and Dhaka its national capital. Since Bangladesh's independence, Dhaka has greatly expanded with the inauguration of Louis Kahn's capital complex in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, the rise of posh modern neighbourhoods in North Dhaka and densely populated satellite towns. It was the birthplace of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in 1985. The growth of the Bangladeshi economy has brought greater trade and foreign investment. Dhaka continues to face many challenges. The gap between rich and poor is widening. A thirty-minute rickshaw ride can take you from the impossibly crowded shantytowns near Old Dhaka to the glitzy upper class neighborhoods of Gulshan and Banani, where a meal costs more than what most people earn in a day. ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = 25 | febhigh = 28 | marhigh = 33 | aprhigh = 34 | mayhigh = 33 | junhigh = 32 | julhigh = 31 | aughigh = 32 | sephigh = 32 | octhigh = 32 | novhigh = 30 | dechigh = 26 | janlow = 13 | feblow = 16 | marlow = 20 | aprlow = 24 | maylow = 25 | junlow = 26 | jullow = 26 | auglow = 26 | seplow = 26 | octlow = 24 | novlow = 19 | declow = 14 | janprecip = 8 | febprecip = 20 | marprecip = 58 | aprprecip = 117 | mayprecip = 267 | junprecip = 358 | julprecip = 399 | augprecip = 318 | sepprecip = 257 | octprecip = 163 | novprecip = 30 | decprecip = 5 | description = }} The '''weather''' is subtropical. During the monsoon season, May-September, Dhaka is very hot, very humid, and very rainy, and daytime high temperatures average 32 °C (90 °F), although some days reach 35 °C (95 °C). Between the heat, humidity, and air polution, the weather can be simply unbearable for some people during this time of year. During the dry season, November-March, the weather is drier and cooler. Daytime high temperate average 29 °C (84 °F), and a few cooler nights may get down to 13 °C (55 °F). Visitors from cooler countries may want to visit during the dry season for this reason. Dense fog is usually seen between November and January, and it may disrupt flights and ferry transport. Air pollution, caused by traffic congestion, and water pollution, caused by industrial waste, are serious problems affecting the city. [[File:Statue located inside the Armenian Church in Dhaka.jpg|thumb|upright|A sculpture in the Armenian Church, built in 1781]] ===Read=== The following is a selection of prominent works set in the city: *Tahmima Anam's award winning novel ''A Golden Age'' is set in Dhaka during the 1971 Liberation War, depicting the tumultuous era through the eyes of one family. *Dilruba Ahmed's ''Dhaka Dust'' won the 2010 Bakeless Prize for Poetry. Ranging from Europe and America to the streets of the Bangladeshi capital, her sharp-edged poems mix the voices of global citizenry with Dhaka's city dwellers. *K. Anis Ahmed's ''Goodnight, Mr. Kissinger'' traces the modern history of Dhaka from its status as a provincial capital in 1970 to today's densely populated megacity. *Bengali author Akhtaruzzaman Elias's ''The Soldier in the Attic'' details the journey of a man during the turbulent period prior to Bangladeshi independence. The novel also contains what is arguably the most authentic description of life in Old Dhaka. *Translated works of poet laureate Shamsur Rahman. *Amitava Ghosh's ''The Shadow Lines'' includes a vivid description of Dhaka in the early 1960s, set against the backdrop of Hindu-Muslim riots in 1963-64. *Shazia Omar's ''Like A Diamond in the Sky'' chronicles drug abuse among Dhaka's youth and an environment abandoned by a corrupt self-seeking government. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Bangladesh Biman.jpg|thumb|A Biman jet at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | alt={{IATA|DAC}} | url=http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/page/84445552-28c3-420b-b1a0-ada0566e3bfa | email= | address= | lat=23.842778 | long=90.400556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shahjalal International Airport | image=Zia aeropuerto internacional.JPG | wikidata=Q30603 | content=The primary airport serving Dhaka. It has regular international flights from [[Bahrain]], [[Bangkok]], [[Colombo]], [[Doha]], [[Dubai]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Istanbul]], [[Jeddah]], [[Karachi]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Kathmandu]], [[Kolkata]], [[Kuwait]], [[Kunming]] [[London]], [[Male]], [[Mumbai]], [[Muscat]], [[New Delhi]], [[Paro]], [[Singapore]], and [[Yangon]]. The national airline '''Biman Bangladesh Airlines''' operates flights to 21 cities in Europe and Asia. Private Bangladeshi carriers operate regional flights within South Asia and Southeast Asia. Hazrat Shahjalal is a relatively modern and efficient airport. Immigration may take notoriously long during peak hours. Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Bangladesh, although some travellers may obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport for US$51 or €51. If you are transferring from the international terminal to the domestic terminal, beware of airport officials at the scanning station (before the domestic terminal) who will tell you that the domestic terminal is closed, make you sit down, and then try to extort bribes from you. If that happens, get up, and quickly walk out of the doors and turn right towards the domestic terminal. Once inside, he may follow you, but loudly tell him to leave you alone. He will back down and go back to his station. Domestic flights link five cities within the country. }} ===By train=== Dhaka is the hub of {{marker |type=go |url= http://www.railway.gov.bd/ |name= Bangladeshi Railways |wikidata= Q754829}}. Almost all major cities in Bangladesh connect with Dhaka by train, usually two or three times per day. There are daytime and overnight trains. The only international connection by train is with [[Kolkata]], [[India]], from where the ''Maitree Express'' departs early morning, three times per week. Bangladeshi Railways does have an '''[https://www.esheba.cnsbd.com/ e-ticket service]''', but it only works with domestic credit cards and phone numbers. Best bet for a tourist is to make reservations at the station or a travel agency. Trains are popular so book in advance. * {{go | name=Kamalapur Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.731776 | long=90.426106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kamalapur railway station | image=Kamalapur Railway Station, September 2010 2.jpg | wikidata=Q6355669 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=The hub for all regional and intercity trains, located just east of [[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]]. The station is among the most striking modernist buildings in the city. }} * {{go | name=Airport Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.85171 | long=90.40838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4698879 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=Major station in [[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] next to the international airport, most trains arriving from the north to Dhaka calls here. }} ===By bus=== Buses are a popular mode of cross country transport in Bangladesh. Luxury AC buses fare daily between Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities, including [[Chittagong]], [[Khulna]], [[Bogra]], [[Jessore]], [[Rajshahi]], [[Cox's Bazar]] and [[Sylhet]], as well the Indian cities of [[Kolkata]] and [[Agartala]]. Tickets cost Tk 800-1200. Ticket counters are located across the city, particularly in the '''Panthapath''' and '''Arambagh''' areas. Non-AC buses travel to every major town in the country. There are several terminals located across Dhaka serving a different region of Bangladesh. '''Sayedabad''' serves buses travelling between Dhaka and the eastern divisions of Sylhet and Chittagong. '''Gabtali''' is for buses travelling between Dhaka and the western divisions of Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna. '''Mohakhali''' serves buses travelling around Dhaka Division, including the districts of Mymensingh and Tangail. * {{listing | name=Shohagh | url=http://shohagh.biz | email= | address=63 DIT Road Malibagh| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 9344477 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Daily services with Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Cox's Bazaar, Jessore and Kolkata. }} * {{listing | name=Green Line | alt= | url=http://www.greenlinebd.com/ | email= | address=9/2, Outer Circular Road, Momen Bagh, Rajarbagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8331302-4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong, Kolkata, Sylhet, Cox's Bazaar, Khulna and Bogra. }} * {{listing | name=Baghdad Express | alt= | url=http://www.baghdadexpressbd.com/ | email= | address=Counters in Arambagh and Kalabagan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 1730046040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. }} * {{listing | name=Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) | alt= | url=http://www.brtc.gov.bd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126&Itemid=102 | email= | address=21 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880-2-8357757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=BRTC operates the International Bus Service twice daily with Kolkata and scheduled services with Agartala. }} ===By car=== Dhaka is the focal point of the national highway system in Bangladesh. The nearest international borders to the city are the Akhaura/Agartala Border Crossing with [[Northeast India]] and [[Haridaspur]]/[[Benapole]] with the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. Cars can be used to travel from the Indian border; but the border with Myanmar remains closed. ===By boat=== [[File:বুড়িগঙ্গা ৪.jpg|thumb|A rocket steamer in the bustling Sadarghat river port]] Most ferries arrive and leave from the port of {{marker |type = go |name= Sadarghat |lat= 23.703289 |long= 90.412730 }}. This area and its surrounding streets are unbelievably crowded, so allow plenty of time and keep an eye on your valuables. If arriving at the port, fight your way to the left on the frontage road and then make your first right; this turns into Nawabpur Road and leads north to the hotels. Even if you aren't staying in this area, it's easier to walk several hundred metres north to catch an onward rickshaw or taxi; the ones near the port are at a constant standstill. Modern river transport to various large river ports in Bangladesh such as Chandpur, Barisal, and Khulna leave several times a day from Dhaka's Sadarghat river terminal. Modern fast catamaran transport is available to these destinations which may demand premium fares. These fast catamarans reach Barisal within 6 hours from Dhaka Sadarghat terminal (morning departures are usually at 08:00). Normal fare is Tk 700 and Business Class fare is Tk 1000 as of mid-2018. One can purchase tickets online, most hotel concierges can help with tickets. The Green Line bus operator folks also have the fast Catamaran service - please see their contact information above in the bus section. A few colonial-era '''rocket steamers''' depart from Dhaka to [[Barisal]], [[Hularhat]], [[Morrelganj]] and [[Khulna]] several times per week, leaving Sadarghat at 18:00. As of December 2018, there is only one steamer per week going the whole way to Khulna (takes 26–30 hours), but most of the other days you can get at least to Hularhat, and then use a local transport to Khulna (2 hours). Tickets should be booked with the '''BIWTA''' office. The old BIWTA office in Motijheel is believed closed (May 2019) - the new office is located near Ramna Park at 21 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue (recorded in maps.me as 'new BIWTA/BIWTC office'). If a rocket steamer does not depart on your chosen day, the staff will offer another BIWTC boat, including the MV Bangali which offers a similar level of comfort including food and water available on board and fans in the rooms for a similar price. The MV Bangali departs from Lalkuthi Ghat (not Badamtoli Ghat as some will tell you). If you are planning to cross rivers while heading to southern Bangladesh by car from Dhaka, head to the ferry ports in Mawa and Aricha on the Padma River. ==Get around== Getting around Dhaka can be a difficult experience. Dhaka is one of the most congested cities in the world; therefore, time-consuming traffic jams are common and it can be difficult to get to one place from another. Dhaka has often been referred to as the "Traffic Capital of the World". Given the plethora of all forms of transport, if you're having trouble getting a decent fare with a driver walk a few metres to the next one. Not all are out to gouge you, so better to find the honest ones and give them your business. Occasionally a driver will demand more money on arrival; the best way to deal with this is to hand over the agreed or metered fare and walk away. Make certain from the start that the driver knows where you're headed (unless you can direct him yourself) - they often have limited local knowledge, but will always say that they know where somewhere is, and take you 'round the whole city searching whilst the meter ticks. Make sure that you take a card with your hotel or hostel written on it so that you can actually get home. Having a card for the hotel with the actual address makes this a whole lot easier. === By rickshaw === [[File:Pohela boishakh 8.jpg|thumb|A cycle rickshaw in front of Curzon Hall, Dhaka University]] Due to poor infrastructure and nasty traffic conditions, one of the quickest ways to get around the city is by rickshaw. This isn't to say that it's easy to hail a rickshaw and you should rely entirely on rickshaws during your time in the city; negotiating a fare is essential, and rickshaws are, to a significant extent, responsible for the city's horrendous traffic. Still though, getting around by rickshaw is a much better alternative than getting around by car. Rickshaws in wealthy areas such as Banani and Gulshan often must pay local mafia men for the privilege of servicing the high-price areas. This can sometimes mean drivers are apprehensive to take passengers to these areas. Additionally, foreigners should also be warned that rickshaws will sometimes begin the ride with a pitch to sell drugs or prostitutes. This is very rare. One or two simple, but firm, declines will generally solve the situation. If you're a woman, it's particularly inadvisable to ride around alone in rickshaws after dark; you're a slow-moving target asking for trouble from thugs and muggers. Take a yellow taxi instead. === By metro === The planned 6-line {{marker |type= go |name= Dhaka Metro Rail |wikidata = Q5268740 }} is under construction. The first phase of Line 6 is expected to be fully operational in Dec 2022, and the other lines by 2030. Once the metro is operational, getting around the city will be much, much easier. === By car === Despite efforts to improve the state of the roads, Dhaka's road network is still, to a significant extent, poorly organised and developed. Driving a car in the capital can be a nerve-wracking experience. Officially, cars drive on the left, although the reality can be different. Locals will often zoom down the wrong side of the road in an attempt to overcome the traffic. Traffic police monitor most intersections in the city, in an attempt to keep the traffic flowing. Many intersections have been upgraded with traffic signals, but these are often ignored by both drivers and traffic police, who will direct cars as they see fit. There are some options for car rental, with [http://www.europcar.com/car-BANGLADESH.html Europcar] being the notable Western brand name. The government's [http://www.virtualbangladesh.com Virtual Bangladesh] website has more options. Many companies may also offer the option to rent-a-driver for a number of days; it is common for most middle to upper-class locals to have their own drivers. === By auto-rickshaw === Auto-rickshaws, locally known as 'CNGs' (named after compressed natural gas, their fuel source) are also abundant and have meters, which drivers can sometimes be persuaded to use. They're the cheapest way to cover longer distances; an 8&nbsp;km ride from Old Dhaka to Gulshan should cost Tk 150-200. The meters start at Tk 13.50, but you'll likely have to negotiate a fare instead. The city does become very congested at times, so allow plenty of time for getting around. === By taxi === Taxis ply the roads, some yellow and some black, all with meters. Black taxis start the meter at Tk 15 while yellow taxis have slightly higher standards in terms of comfort, and start at Tk 20. Black taxis are typically in notoriously poor condition and lack air conditioning. Yellow taxis are required to have air conditioning; the fleet consists mostly of Toyota Corollas, with some Mitsubishis and Hondas. The yellow taxis are also considered far safer, in comparison to black taxis and auto-rickshaws. But as of March 2021, taxis are becoming rare and are hardly seen on the roads. === By bus === Buses run routes on the main roads, but are horribly crowded and noisy, signed only in Bengali and aren't likely to be of much use to travellers. The buses are also frequently involved in collisions. Save yourself a headache and take a rickshaw, or for long distances, a comfortable, air-conditioned bus or train. === By bicycle === Many locals of lower-classes often use bicycles as a primary form of transport. They can be useful in their ability to squeeze through tight situations, where traffic may prevent a large vehicle from moving. Some newer roads in the capital have dual bike/rickshaw lanes. Although, there is little opportunity to buy or rent a bike, plus the roads and traffic are in such bad condition that the chance of an accident is high. === By foot === Sometimes, walking may actually be the fastest way to get from point A to B. Always ensure you walk on the footpath, or if one isn't available, as far to the side of the road as possible. The road is a dangerous place in Dhaka, and many pedestrians are often injured by passive drivers. Those who are squeamish to pollution or have asthma may need to wear a mask; the air pollution from passing trucks and buses, combined with the searing heat and humidity can be overwhelming at times. ==See== {{movetodistrict}} [[File:Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban Lake (01).jpg|thumb|300px|Louis Kahn's stately capital complex was his vision of a modern Bengali city, with crisscrossing canals and gardens]] [[File:Sriti shoud.jpeg|thumb|National Martyrs Memorial]] [[File:Tomb Of Three Leader 3.A.M.R.jpg|thumb|Mausoleum of the three British Bengal premiers in Suhrawardy Udyan]] * {{see |name= National Capital Complex |lat= 23.762358 |long= 90.378536 |content= The parliament district, home to the National Parliament House and the official residence of the Prime Minister. It is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world and has a huge area with gardens and lakes. The complex is one of the celebrated works of the American architect Louis I Kahn, who combined regional modernism with the ancient architectural heritage and riverine geography of Bangladesh. The Parliament is open for visiting foreign tourists from Sunday to Thursday between 09:00 and 17:00. Visitors must carry a copy of their passport and visa and submit a fee of Tk 600 to the Parliament reception in the main building. |url= http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/en/visit-parliament }} * {{see | name=Liberation War Museum |wikidata=Q2912841 | url=http://www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org/ | email= | address=Civic Centre, Plot : F11/A & F11/B | lat=23.7755945 | long=90.3695090 | directions=in Agargaon | phone=+880 9611-677223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-15:30 | price= | content=A leading private museum which documents the liberation struggle of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971, including the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the political and armed resistance movement of the Bangladeshi people }} * {{see |name= Bangladesh National Museum |wikidata=Q51876 |lat= 23.738073 |long= 90.395461 |content= Home to a good collection ancient art from the Hindu-Buddhist period of pre-Islamic Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Lalbagh Fort |wikidata=Q1801226 |lat= 23.718737 |long= 90.388168 |content= A 17th-century unfinished Mughal fort in Old Dhaka, with a museum, pavilion, mosque, and the tomb of Pari Bibi. }} * {{see |name= Ahsan Manzil Palace |wikidata=Q402937 |lat= 23.708676 |long= 90.406259 |content= The former official residence of the Dhaka Nawab Family and site of many important political and social events during the British Raj, including the first All India Muslim League conference and many balls hosted in honor of the Viceroy of India. }} * {{see |name= University of Dhaka |lat= 23.733681 |long= 90.392844 |wikidata= Q1480421 |content= The historic university campus was an epicenter of Bangladesh's struggle for self-determination. The University of Dhaka was established by the British government in 1921 and was once called the ''Oxford of the East''. It has several notable colonial buildings, including the Curzon Hall, named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India (1899-1905). The Hall is a masterpiece of European-Mughal architecture that evolved after the first Partition of Bengal in 1905. The Burdwan House is home to the Bangla Academy. The campus also hosts the Central Shaheed Minar, the national monument dedicated to the Bengali Language Movement; as well as the tomb of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. }} * {{see |name= Suhrawardy Udyan |wikidata=Q3347064 |lat= 23.732091 |long= 90.400001 |content= A major historic park in Ramna which hosts several sites; including the Shahbaz Khan Mosque, built by a rich merchant in 1679; the tombs of the three Prime Ministers of Bengal, A. K. Fazlul Huq, H. S. Suhrawardy and Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin; and the Independence Memorial, where the Surrender of Pakistan took place on 16 December 1971 to Bangladesh-India Allied Forces, marking the end of the Bangladesh Liberation War. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Memorial Museum |lat= 23.751509 |long= 90.376457 |content= The residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (popularly known as ''Bangabandhu'' or ''Friend of Bengal''), who was assassinated in this house along with most of his family on 15 August 1975. Now a museum, Mujib's house showcases the life of Bangladesh's first president. }} * {{see |name= National Martyrs Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho) |wikidata= Q3351595|lat= 23.912386 |long= 90.255807 |content= The national war memorial is located on the outskirts of Dhaka in Savar. It is a modernist monument with gardens and lakes where the national flower water lily often blooms. The memorial grounds offer a peaceful getaway from frenetic chaos of Dhaka. }} * {{see |name= Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection |lat= 23.712361 |long= 90.402385 |content= Located in the former Armenian quarter of Dhaka, the Armenian Church was built in 1781. The church compound is heritage of Dhaka's once cosmopolitan merchant class. It has a cemetery with European sculptures and art. }} * {{see |name= Dhakeswari National Temple |lat= 23.723076 |long= 90.390063 |content= A 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Shiva. Located in Old Dhaka and is the seat of Bangladesh's Hindu priesthood. }} [[File:Rising minaret of Hoseni Dalan.jpeg|thumb|Minarets of the Husaini Dalan, the seat of the minority Shia community]] * {{see |name= Hussaini Dalan |wikidata=Q3347442 |lat= 23.722532 |long= 90.398148 |content= Built in 1642, the Husaini Dalan is the seat of the Imam of Dhaka's Shia community. }} * {{see |name= Bara and Choto Katras |lat= 23.714570 |long= 90.395306 |content= The ''Katras'' were the caravansaries of the city under Mughal rule. The most prominent were the palatial Bara Katra (Great Caravansary) and the smaller Choto Katra (Young Caravansary). Built in 1643 and 1663 respectively, they hosted merchants and travellers for centuries. Today, only a small portion of the original structures remain standing and are large dilapidated. }} * {{see |name= Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque |wikidata= Q2667438 |lat= 23.720794 |long= 90.383973 |content= A well-preserved historic mosque on Lalbagh Road. It lies on a raised platform with a stairway on the east, an arched gateway and a central doorway. Persian inscriptions on its arch and Mihrab speak of its construction in 1705. }} * {{see |name= Star Mosque |wikidata=Q2993411 |lat= 23.715779 |long= 90.401816 |content= An ornate early 19th-century mosque in the Armenian quarter decorated with blue star-motifs. }} * {{see |name= Binat Bibi Mosque |wikidata=Q2667428 |lat= 23.711109 |long= 90.418013 |content= It is the oldest surviving mosque in Dhaka, dating back to the Sultanate of Bengal. It was built in 1454 by Bakht Binat in the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. It is beside the Hayat Bepari Bridge in the Narinda area. }} * {{see |name= Kartalab Khan Mosque |wikidata=Q6373493 |lat= 23.717140 |long= 90.398573 |directions = The Begum Bazar area of Old Dhaka |content= It was built by Murshid Quli Khan, the last Mughal governor and first Nawab of Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Chowkbazaar Imperial Mosque |lat= 23.715960 |long= 90.395884 |content= One of the largest mosques in Old Dhaka. It was built by the Mughal goveror Shaista Khan in 1676. }} * {{see |name= Gurdwara Nanak Shahi |wikidata=Q5619975 |lat= 23.733794 |long= 90.393408 |content= Built in 1830, it is the largest Sikh temple in Bangladesh and commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Bengal in the 14th century. }} * {{see |name= Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery |lat= 23.736443 |long= 90.429562 |directions= Atish Dipankar Road in Badda |content= It is Dhaka's largest Buddhist monastery. }} * {{see |name= Ramna Park |wikidata=Q7289746 |lat= 23.734726 |long= 90.400851 |content= Also known as Ramna Green, it is one of the largest parks in Dhaka, seen as the city's equivalent to Kolkata's Maidan and New York City's Central Park. This huge sprawling area was the site of Mughal gardens and tombs before becoming a public park and race course during British rule. The wider Ramna area also includes the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Dhaka Club. }} * {{see |name= Baldha Garden |wikidata= Q4850425 |lat= 23.716946 |long= 90.419398 |content= Established in 1909 by a Hindu zamindar, the Baldha Garden in Wari, Old Dhaka has a collection of 672 species of plants and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the country. }} * {{see |name= Hatirjheel |wikidata= Q15055383 |lat= 23.760652 |long= 90.408876 |content = Aregional modernist transport system in central Dhaka with numerous bridges, flyovers and viaducts over a huge natural lake. }} * {{see | name=Bangladesh National Zoo | alt=Dhaka Zoo | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.81218 | long=90.347105 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3350326 | content=The city's zoo has several Bengal tigers. Closed Sunday. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre (Dhaka Planetarium) |wikidata= Q4855003|lat= 23.764210 |long= 90.387747 |content= A state-of-the-art planetarium named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is near the Parliament in Dhaka/Central. }} ==Do== Visit the following famous places in Dhaka, see the 'Buildings' see above. ===Amusement parks=== There are a number of amusement parks in and around Dhaka City. * {{do |name= Shahbag Shishu Park |lat= 23.737091 |long= 90.397380 }} * {{do |name= Shyamoli Shishu Mela |lat= 23.773203 |long= 90.367825 }} * {{do |name= Fantasy Kingdom |lat= 23.935869 |long= 90.292056 }} * 4️⃣ Jamuna Future Park and Toggi Adventure World Bashundhara City Shopping Complex * {{do |name= Nandan Park |lat= 24.030013 |long= 90.239837 }} ==Buy== If you go shopping ready to bargain then there are certainly bargains to be had among the bazars and markets of Dhaka. To get a feel for what things should cost in the local markets check prices in the Western-style fixed-price shops and then deduct 10%. * {{marker |type= buy |name= Bashundhara City Shopping Complex |lat= 23.750539 |long= 90.390573 }} or {{marker |type= buy |name= Jamuna Future Park |lat= 23.813406 |long= 90.422989 }}, two huge shopping centres, are best for hassle-free shopping, with more modern shops and other amenities you would expect to find in a shopping mall. * {{marker |type= buy | name=Banga Bazar |lat= 23.723239 |long= 90.405875 }}, located in the Gulistan area, just west of Motijheel, and {{marker |type= buy |name= Pallwell Super Market |lat= 23.736096 |long= 90.415245 }}, located in the Purana Paltan area, just beside Jonaki Cinema Hall, are good places to shop. Many items have only minor defects, but do not meet export requirements. * {{buy | name=Aarong | alt= | url=http://www.aarong.com/ | email= | address= | lat= 23.790038 | long= 90.410702 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular, well-known chain, with several outlets around Dhaka and one in London. It is owned by BRAC (the largest Development Organisation in the world) and sells handicrafts and clothing at moderately high prices. }} ==Eat== Dhaka has an enormous variety of food catering to all budgets. Old Dhaka is overflowing with cheap Bangladeshi food where a meal can cost from Tk 50. In the upscale areas such as Gulshan and Banani there are Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek and Mexican restaurants, and franchises such as Pizza Hut and KFC - all at prices that the majority can't afford. Reservations are usually not required in most restaurants. A lot of the Buffet-style restaurants in this area have Tk 250-400, fixed price menu. Local sweets (misti/mishti) like ''rasogollah'' and ''golap jam/pantuya/ledikeni'' are excellent, these are bite-sized soft milk curd balls dipped (drenched) in syrup, and come in white and red varieties. Shops throughout the town (and especially near Gulshan) sell imported condiments from Dubai, Europe, Malaysia and the USA at a premium. Imported chocolate is especially expensive - and usually not in the best condition as it gets melted and re-solidified daily in the tropical heat. Fresh is better. Be careful when buying food from street vendors as health and hygiene standards are not always top notch. Unlike Bangkok—street food in Dhaka is only for locals. Foreigners should stick to larger, organized (and unfortunately a little expensive) food outlets. In organized food outlets or in street stalls stick with more popular outlets where there are people inside or in line as that can indicate quality as the locals (and some travellers) and most likely to be clean and good eating. An empty restaurant or a lone food cart (with no customers) should be avoided as it's empty for a reason. ===Traditional food=== ====Dhakaiya Biryani==== [[File:BIRIYANI.JPG|thumb|Biriyani]] Traditional Dhakaiya spicy dish available in every corner of old Dhaka. Some famous biryani restaurants in old town are: [[File:Sukaruti.jpg|thumb|''Bakorkhani'']] * {{eat | name=Haji Biryani | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Biriyani | email= | address= | lat=23.717876 | long=90.407066 | directions= | phone=+880 1884887208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nanna Biryani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.722404 | long=90.395680 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=| content= }} ====Bakorkhani==== Bakorkhani or Bakharkhani is a traditional bakery item available in every corner of old town. ==Drink== There is a party network between the different expat clubs (Dutch Club, Canadian Club, Nordic Club, International Club, American Club, etc.) and some Bangladeshi clubs (Heritage, Privilege, etc.) These clubs usually require membership to enter, or befriend a member and have them sign you in. From there, you can purchase a book of tickets or a cash card and then use it to order your drinks. Although alcohol is most easily available at the international clubs and top hotels, there are quite a few local places to find a drink for the enterprising traveller. Local bars are to be found in most neighbourhoods but can be difficult to locate due to lack of advertising. Popular brands of beer (Heineken, Carlsberg, Tuborg, Foster's etc.) and major types of spirits are available at these places, and at much lower prices than at hotel bars. You can try: * {{drink |name= La Diplomat |address= Road 20, House number 7 |directions= near Gulshan 1 |lat= 23.781592 |long= 90.417803 |content= Don't expect to be rubbing shoulders with any French ambassadors, however. }} *'''The Dip''', like most other Bengali bars, is a smoke-filled darkened room where many of its patrons would rather not be recognized too easily. Definitely an experience, nonetheless. Beers cost upwards of Tk 150 and "tots," which are single ounce servings of gin, vodka or whisky, are available from Tk 70 (local brands) to Tk 200. Female patrons may feel slightly uncomfortable. * {{drink |name= H. Kabir and Company, Ltd. |phone= +88 2 988 1936-9 |lat= 23.777986 |long= 90.394962 |address = 12 Abbas Garden, New Airport Road, Mohakhali |hours= Sun-Thu 09:30-16:30 |directions = Go towards the flyover as if you were going to Banani, but instead of going on to the flyover, you take the second left after it begins. At the small sign labeled Abbas Garden, turn left. Tell your driver to wait while you purchase. |content= is a duty-free shop that is only permitted to sell alcohol to passport-bearing foreigners or their drivers who bring their passports in when they purchase. }} For other types of beverages: *{{drink | name=North End Coffee | alt= | url=http://northendcoffee.com | email= | address=Kha-47-1 Pragati Sarani, Shahzadpur, North Badda | lat=23.79098243 | long=90.41939287 | directions=Around the corner from US Embassy, across from Cambrian College and above the DBBL ATM | phone=+880 1741055597 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th Sa-M 08:00-21:00, F 14:00 to 21:00 | price=Cappuccino Tk 125 | content=Definitely the best coffee in Dhaka. With foreign ownership, an on-site coffee-roasting machine and huge sacks of coffee in the back, this is definitely the place to get your caffeine fix. Prices reasonable. No meals yet, just muffins and brownies. }} ==Sleep== There are a huge variety of options for accommodation in the city, varying from unkempt dormitory beds for only a few US dollars, to huge multinational hotels that have penthouses for thousands of US dollars per night. As of July 2016, there were 70 hotels in Dhaka. Larger, more expensive hotels in Dhaka include the following. * {{sleep | name= Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-dhaka.html | email= | address= 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.750129 | long= 90.394119 | directions= near Karwan Bazar | phone= +880 255028008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Le Méridien Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacmd-le-meridien-dhaka/ | email= | address= |79/A Commercial Area Airport Road | lat= 23.835993 | long= 90.417645 | directions= near the airport | phone= +880 9638900089 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= InterContinental Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachb/hoteldetail | email= | address= Minto Road, at Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.741501 | long= 90.396476 | directions= Ramna | phone= +880 2 55663030 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Westin Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacwi-the-westin-dhaka/ | email= | address= Main Gulshan Avenue, Plot-01 Road 45 | lat= 23.793450 | long= 90.414808 | directions= Gulshan | phone= +880 29891988 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden | alt= | url= https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dhaka | email= | address= Airport Road | lat= 23.815966 | long= 90.409578 | directions= near Baridhara | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Amari Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.amari.com/dhaka/special-offers | email= | address= Road No. 41, near Banani Bridge | lat= 23.790595 | long= 90.412671 | directions= Gulshan 2 | phone= +880 255059620 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Space Apartments | alt= | url= http://www.spaceapartments.com/ | email= | address= Corner of Road 57 and Road 59 | lat= 23.799317 | long= 90.409971 | directions= near Gulshan North Avenue, Gulshan | phone= +880 1617722301 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacbr-renaissance-dhaka-gulshan-hotel/ | email= | address= |78 Gulshan Avenue | lat= 23.784363 | long= 90.417138 | directions= | phone= +880 9638200100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachi/hoteldetail | email= | address= 23 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Avenue | lat= 23.754045 | long= 90.400228 | directions= Tejgaon | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} ==Stay safe== If you happen to arrive at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at night, it is best to remain there until morning. While the chances of anything bad happening upon exit are somewhat low, incidents such as [http://www.wanderingearl.com/thank-you-to-the-militant-who-stole-my-car/ kidnappings by taxi drivers] are known to have happened to tourists who have tried to leave the airport in the small hours of the morning. Otherwise Dhaka isn't terribly unsafe, but as in any huge city you should keep aware of your surroundings and try not to walk around at night. People are generally friendly and ready to help. The chance of problems is low. If you must be out late at night, it best not to bring valuables with you. The safest mode for travel for a tourist is to hire a yellow cab. These can be rented for one trip or by the day. Be sure to write down the licence plate number. In case you feel unsafe or threatened by anyone, dial 999 to contact the emergency helpline. If riding on a rickshaw, keep your bags close to you, so that no one can grab them. The greatest danger probably comes from speeding buses and rickshaws. Keep well alert when walking along main roads. Occassionally, there are strikes, called ''hartals''. During these times, you should do your best to keep a low profile. Avoid ''any'' sort of large gatherings, even positive ones, during these times. == Stay healthy == '''Pollution''', like most other cities in the subcontinent, is high. It's not uncommon to see people with face masks on. At the very least, you should carry a handkerchief with you to cover your mouth and nose during rickshaw rides or particularly humid days. ==Connect== '''Internet''' is now widely available in all over Dhaka at Internet cafes hidden in the various shopping complexes - ask around. Tk 20-30 per hour. Many 5-star hotels and restaurants also give free WiFi. Be sure to ask employees for the password in case it's protected. Another one new restaurant in Mohakhali, opposite the East West University, named Newsroom Cafe - provides free Wi-Fi and Internet kiosks for their customers. Free Wi-Fi is also available in Kozmo Lounge situated in Dhanmondi. ==Cope== ===FM radio stations=== * Radio Foorti - 88.0&nbsp;MHz * Radio Amar - 88.4&nbsp;MHz * ABC Radio (Dhaka) - 89.2&nbsp;MHz * Radio Today - 89.6&nbsp;MHz * Bangladesh Betar (relays BBC World Service) - 100.0&nbsp;MHz ===Newspapers=== There are five local newspapers in English: * [http://thedailystar.net The Daily Star] * [http://www.dhakatribune.com/ Dhaka Tribune] * [http://www.newagebd.com/ New Age] * [http://www.theindependentbd.com/ The Independent] * [http://thefinancialexpress-bd.com/ The Financial Express] ===Embassies and consulates=== * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://bangladesh.embassy.gov.au/ | email=ahc.dhaka@dfat.gov.au | address=184 Gulshan Ave, Gulshan-2 | lat=23.8032 | long=90.411 | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 3105 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 1125 | hours=Su-Th 08:00-16:00 (lunch break 12:30-13:00) | price= | wikidata=Q23891496 | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=Road 142, Symphony Tower, Gulshan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 883 2266 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 3000 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://canadainternational.gc.ca/bangladesh/ | email= | address=House # 16A, Road # 48 Gulshan-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 7091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://bd.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb@bdmail.net | address=Plot 2 $ 4, Rd 3, Block-1, Baridara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 48 62 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823004 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://bangladesh.um.dk/ | email=dacamb@um.dk | address=Road 51, House 1, Gulshan 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2499, +880 2 882 1799 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3638 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 38 11 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 33 20 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885 35 21-24 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=Reliance Insurance Ltd, 11th Floor, 8 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 955 7220 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 956 3297 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | alt=High Commission of India | url=https://www.hcidhaka.gov.in | email=visahelp@hcidhaka.gov.in | address=Plot No. 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 93 39,+880 2 9888789-91 (Dhaka) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 00 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Republic of Korea | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 20 88-90 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8827759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=http://netherlandsembassydhaka.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8822715-18 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823326 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url= | email=cosmos@citechco.net; ekhan@citechco.net, ekhan@singnet.com.sg | address=Cosmos Centre, 69/1, New Circular Road, Malibagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8312024, +880 2 9356522, +880 2 9351137 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8314602 | hours= | price= | content=Honorary Consulate (Does not provide consular services. Instead, Romanian citizens in need of assistance should contact the embassy in [[New Delhi]], India or the embassy of another [[European Union]] member state.) }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 81 42 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 91 24-33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Dhaka/ | email=ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se | address=Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Plot No. 12, North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka-1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 55 66 8500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 9852032 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{Listing|name=Turkey|alt=|url=http://dhaka.emb.mfa.gov.tr|email=embassy.dhaka@mfa.gov.tr|address=House No: 7 Road No:2 Baridhara - Dhaka-1212|directions=|phone=+880 2 984 21 98, +880 2 984 35 36|tollfree=|fax=+880 2 984 38 73|hours=Su-Th 09:00 -13:00, 14:00-18:00 |price=|wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2017-09-26|content=}} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=United Nations Rd, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2705 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3437 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/ | email= | address=Diplomatic Enclave, Madani Ave, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882-3744 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * The Ashulia Lake - North of Dhaka * [[Bogra]] - 220&nbsp;km away from Dhaka, the capital of ancient Bangla * [[Comilla]] - World War Cemetery, Kotbari Baddha Bihar, BIRD, Salban Bihar * [[Cox's Bazar]] - World's longest sea beach. * [[Gopalgonj]] - birthplace of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman * Rejendrapur National Park — 40&nbsp;km north of Dhaka, vast (1,600 acres/640 ha) national recreational forest with much wildlife * [[Sundarbans]], Satkhira, 350&nbsp;km from Dhaka. * [[Sonargaon]] If you feel the need to escape and take a break from the chaos of Dhaka, Songargon, about 29&nbsp;km. from Dhaka offers you the chance to do just that. The town has a few worthwhile sights that are separated from one another and whilst going from sight to sight, you have the opportunity experience rural life and take in the less chaotic surroundings. *Hajiganj is another place of historical interest, situated about 10&nbsp;km from Mograpara bus stand. However, the above mentioned places usually take up most of the day and it is best to return to Dhaka before evening. Sonargaon and Hajiganj may be combined into a single day if one sets off very early from Dhaka. {{isPartOf|Dhaka Division}} {{geo|23.702|90.37|zoom=11}} {{usablecity}} 5vs78fassb567dc0kc9449def3ufxdh 4492214 4492211 2022-07-29T09:39:28Z SHB2000 2248002 Undo revision 4492211 by [[Special:Contributions/202.134.10.139|202.134.10.139]] ([[User talk:202.134.10.139|talk]])sorry, information should go in the relevant district article, not here wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dhaka - street new market (WV Banner).jpg|origin=0.3,0}} [[File:Dhaka-skyline-aymash.jpg|thumb|300px|Dhaka is the administrative, financial and cultural heart of Bangladesh]] {{printDistricts}} '''Dhaka''' (formerly known as '''Dacca''') ([[Bengali]]: ঢাকা) is the capital and largest city of [[Bangladesh]]. It is the largest city by population in the historical region of [[Bengal]] and a major city in [[South Asia]]. It is a hub for trade and culture, with a long history as a Bengali capital. It has been called the ''City of Mosques'' and the ''Venice of the East'', due to its Islamic architecture and a riverfront facing the Buriganga (Old Ganges). It is also known as the ''Rickshaw Capital of the World'', as there are over 500,000 cycle rickshaws running on its roads. Although it is described as a concrete jungle, Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks. ==Districts== {{Mapframe|23.78|90.41759|height=800|width=520|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=Dhaka_Districts.map}} {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Dhaka/Central|Central Dhaka]] | region1color=#6580A2 | region1items= | region1description= The world's largest parliament complex, the country's financial heart, most prestigious universities, museums, theaters, art galleries and cultural centers, as well as the city's largest parks, bazaars and markets. | region2name=[[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] | region2color=#009966 | region2items= | region2description=The affluent Gulshan diplomatic zone, the city's cricket stadium, zoo and botanical garden, prominent restaurants, five star hotels, boutique shops and a golf course. | region3name=[[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]] | region3color=#7ec47e | region3items= | region3description=Home to 2,000 buildings from the Mughal and British periods (often in ruins) amid modern structures, and includes historic mosques, tombs, a fort, temples, churches, mansions and libraries; boasts its own imperial cuisine and has a busy river port. Old Dhaka is frentic, colorful and chaotic with narrow alleyways like Hindu Street, the center of the jewelry trade; and former foreign merchant localities like Farashganj (French village) and Armanitola (Armenian quarter). | region4name=[[Dhaka/Outer|Outer suburbs]] | region4color=#d5dc76 | region4items= | region4description=Site of the international airport, satellite towns and industrial areas }} ==Understand== Dhaka emerged as a cosmopolitan city during the [[Mughal Empire]]. Today, Dhaka is South Asia's second most populous capital after [[Delhi]] and an important financial center alongside [[Mumbai]] and [[Karachi]]. Modern Dhaka is a thriving, colourful and congested metropolis. Being one of the most densely populated places on the planet, Dhaka can be one of the most frenetic cities in the world. Its streets and rivers are filled with colourful chaos. The city plays host to the highest number of rickshaws in the world. Dhaka is also the center of Bangladesh's textile industry, the country's principal foreign exchange earner. Experiencing the city for the first time may seem overwhelming. === Geography === {{Infobox|Dhaka in the Bengal Delta|Dhaka is located in the most dynamic hydrological system in the world, where mighty rivers churn the landscape during annual monsoon rains and floods, producing one of the most fertile regions in the world and an amazing chemistry of land and water.}} Dhaka covers 360 km² (140 sq mi) in the lower reaches of the Ganges delta. It is bounded by the Rivers Buriganga, Dhaleshwari and Turag; and their numerous tributaries and river channels. The land is close to sea level. Dhaka is vulnerable to flash floods during the monsoon. ===Etyomology=== The literal meaning of the name Dhaka is "concealed". The enigmatic name might have originated from ''dhak'' trees found in the area; or from the 12th-century Hindu Dhakeshwari Temple. ===History=== [[File:Lalbagh Kella (Lalbagh Fort) Dhaka Bangladesh 2011 57.JPG|thumb|The 17th century Mughal Lalbagh Fort]] [[File:DhakaCity1861.png|thumb|Dhaka under British rule in 1861]] The earliest settlements in the region date back 2,500 years. Dhaka was the capital of Bengal during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. As the seat of administration and commerce in the Bengal Delta, the wealthiest and most fertile region in the Empire, it became one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Asia. Proclaimed as the provincial capital in 1608, Mughal Dhaka had a population of one-million people, with well-laid out gardens, monuments, tombs, forts, mosques, temples, and churches. The city was home to Armenian, Persian, Greek, Arab, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English merchants. Its riverbanks were once dotted with numerous stately mansions and the city was described as the ''Venice of the East''. The Dhaka District was famous worldwide for its fine cotton muslin fabrics. The British East India Company took control of the city in 1793. In British Bengal, Dhaka and its sister city [[Calcutta]] played a tale of two cities in the region, greatly affecting the course of events in the British Raj. The short-lived Partition of Bengal in 1905 established Dhaka as the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam and incubated the broader Indian independence movement. The All India Muslim Educational Conference in Dhaka in 1906 established the All India Muslim League. The University of Dacca gained a reputation as the "Oxford of the East" in its early years. Following the Partition of British India in 1947, Dhaka became the capital of East Pakistan. Increasing political and cultural friction with West Pakistan gave rise to the secular Bengali nationalist movement in the 1950s. The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 established Bangladesh as an independent country and Dhaka its national capital. Since Bangladesh's independence, Dhaka has greatly expanded with the inauguration of Louis Kahn's capital complex in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, the rise of posh modern neighbourhoods in North Dhaka and densely populated satellite towns. It was the birthplace of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in 1985. The growth of the Bangladeshi economy has brought greater trade and foreign investment. Dhaka continues to face many challenges. The gap between rich and poor is widening. A thirty-minute rickshaw ride can take you from the impossibly crowded shantytowns near Old Dhaka to the glitzy upper class neighborhoods of Gulshan and Banani, where a meal costs more than what most people earn in a day. ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = 25 | febhigh = 28 | marhigh = 33 | aprhigh = 34 | mayhigh = 33 | junhigh = 32 | julhigh = 31 | aughigh = 32 | sephigh = 32 | octhigh = 32 | novhigh = 30 | dechigh = 26 | janlow = 13 | feblow = 16 | marlow = 20 | aprlow = 24 | maylow = 25 | junlow = 26 | jullow = 26 | auglow = 26 | seplow = 26 | octlow = 24 | novlow = 19 | declow = 14 | janprecip = 8 | febprecip = 20 | marprecip = 58 | aprprecip = 117 | mayprecip = 267 | junprecip = 358 | julprecip = 399 | augprecip = 318 | sepprecip = 257 | octprecip = 163 | novprecip = 30 | decprecip = 5 | description = }} The '''weather''' is subtropical. During the monsoon season, May-September, Dhaka is very hot, very humid, and very rainy, and daytime high temperatures average 32 °C (90 °F), although some days reach 35 °C (95 °C). Between the heat, humidity, and air polution, the weather can be simply unbearable for some people during this time of year. During the dry season, November-March, the weather is drier and cooler. Daytime high temperate average 29 °C (84 °F), and a few cooler nights may get down to 13 °C (55 °F). Visitors from cooler countries may want to visit during the dry season for this reason. Dense fog is usually seen between November and January, and it may disrupt flights and ferry transport. Air pollution, caused by traffic congestion, and water pollution, caused by industrial waste, are serious problems affecting the city. [[File:Statue located inside the Armenian Church in Dhaka.jpg|thumb|upright|A sculpture in the Armenian Church, built in 1781]] ===Read=== The following is a selection of prominent works set in the city: *Tahmima Anam's award winning novel ''A Golden Age'' is set in Dhaka during the 1971 Liberation War, depicting the tumultuous era through the eyes of one family. *Dilruba Ahmed's ''Dhaka Dust'' won the 2010 Bakeless Prize for Poetry. Ranging from Europe and America to the streets of the Bangladeshi capital, her sharp-edged poems mix the voices of global citizenry with Dhaka's city dwellers. *K. Anis Ahmed's ''Goodnight, Mr. Kissinger'' traces the modern history of Dhaka from its status as a provincial capital in 1970 to today's densely populated megacity. *Bengali author Akhtaruzzaman Elias's ''The Soldier in the Attic'' details the journey of a man during the turbulent period prior to Bangladeshi independence. The novel also contains what is arguably the most authentic description of life in Old Dhaka. *Translated works of poet laureate Shamsur Rahman. *Amitava Ghosh's ''The Shadow Lines'' includes a vivid description of Dhaka in the early 1960s, set against the backdrop of Hindu-Muslim riots in 1963-64. *Shazia Omar's ''Like A Diamond in the Sky'' chronicles drug abuse among Dhaka's youth and an environment abandoned by a corrupt self-seeking government. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Bangladesh Biman.jpg|thumb|A Biman jet at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | alt={{IATA|DAC}} | url=http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/page/84445552-28c3-420b-b1a0-ada0566e3bfa | email= | address= | lat=23.842778 | long=90.400556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shahjalal International Airport | image=Zia aeropuerto internacional.JPG | wikidata=Q30603 | content=The primary airport serving Dhaka. It has regular international flights from [[Bahrain]], [[Bangkok]], [[Colombo]], [[Doha]], [[Dubai]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Istanbul]], [[Jeddah]], [[Karachi]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Kathmandu]], [[Kolkata]], [[Kuwait]], [[Kunming]] [[London]], [[Male]], [[Mumbai]], [[Muscat]], [[New Delhi]], [[Paro]], [[Singapore]], and [[Yangon]]. The national airline '''Biman Bangladesh Airlines''' operates flights to 21 cities in Europe and Asia. Private Bangladeshi carriers operate regional flights within South Asia and Southeast Asia. Hazrat Shahjalal is a relatively modern and efficient airport. Immigration may take notoriously long during peak hours. Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Bangladesh, although some travellers may obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport for US$51 or €51. If you are transferring from the international terminal to the domestic terminal, beware of airport officials at the scanning station (before the domestic terminal) who will tell you that the domestic terminal is closed, make you sit down, and then try to extort bribes from you. If that happens, get up, and quickly walk out of the doors and turn right towards the domestic terminal. Once inside, he may follow you, but loudly tell him to leave you alone. He will back down and go back to his station. Domestic flights link five cities within the country. }} ===By train=== Dhaka is the hub of {{marker |type=go |url= http://www.railway.gov.bd/ |name= Bangladeshi Railways |wikidata= Q754829}}. Almost all major cities in Bangladesh connect with Dhaka by train, usually two or three times per day. There are daytime and overnight trains. The only international connection by train is with [[Kolkata]], [[India]], from where the ''Maitree Express'' departs early morning, three times per week. Bangladeshi Railways does have an '''[https://www.esheba.cnsbd.com/ e-ticket service]''', but it only works with domestic credit cards and phone numbers. Best bet for a tourist is to make reservations at the station or a travel agency. Trains are popular so book in advance. * {{go | name=Kamalapur Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.731776 | long=90.426106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kamalapur railway station | image=Kamalapur Railway Station, September 2010 2.jpg | wikidata=Q6355669 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=The hub for all regional and intercity trains, located just east of [[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]]. The station is among the most striking modernist buildings in the city. }} * {{go | name=Airport Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.85171 | long=90.40838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4698879 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=Major station in [[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] next to the international airport, most trains arriving from the north to Dhaka calls here. }} ===By bus=== Buses are a popular mode of cross country transport in Bangladesh. Luxury AC buses fare daily between Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities, including [[Chittagong]], [[Khulna]], [[Bogra]], [[Jessore]], [[Rajshahi]], [[Cox's Bazar]] and [[Sylhet]], as well the Indian cities of [[Kolkata]] and [[Agartala]]. Tickets cost Tk 800-1200. Ticket counters are located across the city, particularly in the '''Panthapath''' and '''Arambagh''' areas. Non-AC buses travel to every major town in the country. There are several terminals located across Dhaka serving a different region of Bangladesh. '''Sayedabad''' serves buses travelling between Dhaka and the eastern divisions of Sylhet and Chittagong. '''Gabtali''' is for buses travelling between Dhaka and the western divisions of Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna. '''Mohakhali''' serves buses travelling around Dhaka Division, including the districts of Mymensingh and Tangail. * {{listing | name=Shohagh | url=http://shohagh.biz | email= | address=63 DIT Road Malibagh| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 9344477 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Daily services with Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Cox's Bazaar, Jessore and Kolkata. }} * {{listing | name=Green Line | alt= | url=http://www.greenlinebd.com/ | email= | address=9/2, Outer Circular Road, Momen Bagh, Rajarbagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8331302-4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong, Kolkata, Sylhet, Cox's Bazaar, Khulna and Bogra. }} * {{listing | name=Baghdad Express | alt= | url=http://www.baghdadexpressbd.com/ | email= | address=Counters in Arambagh and Kalabagan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 1730046040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. }} * {{listing | name=Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) | alt= | url=http://www.brtc.gov.bd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126&Itemid=102 | email= | address=21 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880-2-8357757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=BRTC operates the International Bus Service twice daily with Kolkata and scheduled services with Agartala. }} ===By car=== Dhaka is the focal point of the national highway system in Bangladesh. The nearest international borders to the city are the Akhaura/Agartala Border Crossing with [[Northeast India]] and [[Haridaspur]]/[[Benapole]] with the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. Cars can be used to travel from the Indian border; but the border with Myanmar remains closed. ===By boat=== [[File:বুড়িগঙ্গা ৪.jpg|thumb|A rocket steamer in the bustling Sadarghat river port]] Most ferries arrive and leave from the port of {{marker |type = go |name= Sadarghat |lat= 23.703289 |long= 90.412730 }}. This area and its surrounding streets are unbelievably crowded, so allow plenty of time and keep an eye on your valuables. If arriving at the port, fight your way to the left on the frontage road and then make your first right; this turns into Nawabpur Road and leads north to the hotels. Even if you aren't staying in this area, it's easier to walk several hundred metres north to catch an onward rickshaw or taxi; the ones near the port are at a constant standstill. Modern river transport to various large river ports in Bangladesh such as Chandpur, Barisal, and Khulna leave several times a day from Dhaka's Sadarghat river terminal. Modern fast catamaran transport is available to these destinations which may demand premium fares. These fast catamarans reach Barisal within 6 hours from Dhaka Sadarghat terminal (morning departures are usually at 08:00). Normal fare is Tk 700 and Business Class fare is Tk 1000 as of mid-2018. One can purchase tickets online, most hotel concierges can help with tickets. The Green Line bus operator folks also have the fast Catamaran service - please see their contact information above in the bus section. A few colonial-era '''rocket steamers''' depart from Dhaka to [[Barisal]], [[Hularhat]], [[Morrelganj]] and [[Khulna]] several times per week, leaving Sadarghat at 18:00. As of December 2018, there is only one steamer per week going the whole way to Khulna (takes 26–30 hours), but most of the other days you can get at least to Hularhat, and then use a local transport to Khulna (2 hours). Tickets should be booked with the '''BIWTA''' office. The old BIWTA office in Motijheel is believed closed (May 2019) - the new office is located near Ramna Park at 21 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue (recorded in maps.me as 'new BIWTA/BIWTC office'). If a rocket steamer does not depart on your chosen day, the staff will offer another BIWTC boat, including the MV Bangali which offers a similar level of comfort including food and water available on board and fans in the rooms for a similar price. The MV Bangali departs from Lalkuthi Ghat (not Badamtoli Ghat as some will tell you). If you are planning to cross rivers while heading to southern Bangladesh by car from Dhaka, head to the ferry ports in Mawa and Aricha on the Padma River. ==Get around== Getting around Dhaka can be a difficult experience. Dhaka is one of the most congested cities in the world; therefore, time-consuming traffic jams are common and it can be difficult to get to one place from another. Dhaka has often been referred to as the "Traffic Capital of the World". Given the plethora of all forms of transport, if you're having trouble getting a decent fare with a driver walk a few metres to the next one. Not all are out to gouge you, so better to find the honest ones and give them your business. Occasionally a driver will demand more money on arrival; the best way to deal with this is to hand over the agreed or metered fare and walk away. Make certain from the start that the driver knows where you're headed (unless you can direct him yourself) - they often have limited local knowledge, but will always say that they know where somewhere is, and take you 'round the whole city searching whilst the meter ticks. Make sure that you take a card with your hotel or hostel written on it so that you can actually get home. Having a card for the hotel with the actual address makes this a whole lot easier. === By rickshaw === [[File:Pohela boishakh 8.jpg|thumb|A cycle rickshaw in front of Curzon Hall, Dhaka University]] Due to poor infrastructure and nasty traffic conditions, one of the quickest ways to get around the city is by rickshaw. This isn't to say that it's easy to hail a rickshaw and you should rely entirely on rickshaws during your time in the city; negotiating a fare is essential, and rickshaws are, to a significant extent, responsible for the city's horrendous traffic. Still though, getting around by rickshaw is a much better alternative than getting around by car. Rickshaws in wealthy areas such as Banani and Gulshan often must pay local mafia men for the privilege of servicing the high-price areas. This can sometimes mean drivers are apprehensive to take passengers to these areas. Additionally, foreigners should also be warned that rickshaws will sometimes begin the ride with a pitch to sell drugs or prostitutes. This is very rare. One or two simple, but firm, declines will generally solve the situation. If you're a woman, it's particularly inadvisable to ride around alone in rickshaws after dark; you're a slow-moving target asking for trouble from thugs and muggers. Take a yellow taxi instead. === By metro === The planned 6-line {{marker |type= go |name= Dhaka Metro Rail |wikidata = Q5268740 }} is under construction. The first phase of Line 6 is expected to be fully operational in Dec 2022, and the other lines by 2030. Once the metro is operational, getting around the city will be much, much easier. === By car === Despite efforts to improve the state of the roads, Dhaka's road network is still, to a significant extent, poorly organised and developed. Driving a car in the capital can be a nerve-wracking experience. Officially, cars drive on the left, although the reality can be different. Locals will often zoom down the wrong side of the road in an attempt to overcome the traffic. Traffic police monitor most intersections in the city, in an attempt to keep the traffic flowing. Many intersections have been upgraded with traffic signals, but these are often ignored by both drivers and traffic police, who will direct cars as they see fit. There are some options for car rental, with [http://www.europcar.com/car-BANGLADESH.html Europcar] being the notable Western brand name. The government's [http://www.virtualbangladesh.com Virtual Bangladesh] website has more options. Many companies may also offer the option to rent-a-driver for a number of days; it is common for most middle to upper-class locals to have their own drivers. === By auto-rickshaw === Auto-rickshaws, locally known as 'CNGs' (named after compressed natural gas, their fuel source) are also abundant and have meters, which drivers can sometimes be persuaded to use. They're the cheapest way to cover longer distances; an 8&nbsp;km ride from Old Dhaka to Gulshan should cost Tk 150-200. The meters start at Tk 13.50, but you'll likely have to negotiate a fare instead. The city does become very congested at times, so allow plenty of time for getting around. === By taxi === Taxis ply the roads, some yellow and some black, all with meters. Black taxis start the meter at Tk 15 while yellow taxis have slightly higher standards in terms of comfort, and start at Tk 20. Black taxis are typically in notoriously poor condition and lack air conditioning. Yellow taxis are required to have air conditioning; the fleet consists mostly of Toyota Corollas, with some Mitsubishis and Hondas. The yellow taxis are also considered far safer, in comparison to black taxis and auto-rickshaws. But as of March 2021, taxis are becoming rare and are hardly seen on the roads. === By bus === Buses run routes on the main roads, but are horribly crowded and noisy, signed only in Bengali and aren't likely to be of much use to travellers. The buses are also frequently involved in collisions. Save yourself a headache and take a rickshaw, or for long distances, a comfortable, air-conditioned bus or train. === By bicycle === Many locals of lower-classes often use bicycles as a primary form of transport. They can be useful in their ability to squeeze through tight situations, where traffic may prevent a large vehicle from moving. Some newer roads in the capital have dual bike/rickshaw lanes. Although, there is little opportunity to buy or rent a bike, plus the roads and traffic are in such bad condition that the chance of an accident is high. === By foot === Sometimes, walking may actually be the fastest way to get from point A to B. Always ensure you walk on the footpath, or if one isn't available, as far to the side of the road as possible. The road is a dangerous place in Dhaka, and many pedestrians are often injured by passive drivers. Those who are squeamish to pollution or have asthma may need to wear a mask; the air pollution from passing trucks and buses, combined with the searing heat and humidity can be overwhelming at times. ==See== {{movetodistrict}} [[File:Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban Lake (01).jpg|thumb|300px|Louis Kahn's stately capital complex was his vision of a modern Bengali city, with crisscrossing canals and gardens]] [[File:Sriti shoud.jpeg|thumb|National Martyrs Memorial]] [[File:Tomb Of Three Leader 3.A.M.R.jpg|thumb|Mausoleum of the three British Bengal premiers in Suhrawardy Udyan]] * {{see |name= National Capital Complex |lat= 23.762358 |long= 90.378536 |content= The parliament district, home to the National Parliament House and the official residence of the Prime Minister. It is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world and has a huge area with gardens and lakes. The complex is one of the celebrated works of the American architect Louis I Kahn, who combined regional modernism with the ancient architectural heritage and riverine geography of Bangladesh. The Parliament is open for visiting foreign tourists from Sunday to Thursday between 09:00 and 17:00. Visitors must carry a copy of their passport and visa and submit a fee of Tk 600 to the Parliament reception in the main building. |url= http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/en/visit-parliament }} * {{see | name=Liberation War Museum |wikidata=Q2912841 | url=http://www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org/ | email= | address=Civic Centre, Plot : F11/A & F11/B | lat=23.7755945 | long=90.3695090 | directions=in Agargaon | phone=+880 9611-677223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-15:30 | price= | content=A leading private museum which documents the liberation struggle of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971, including the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the political and armed resistance movement of the Bangladeshi people }} * {{see |name= Bangladesh National Museum |wikidata=Q51876 |lat= 23.738073 |long= 90.395461 |content= Home to a good collection ancient art from the Hindu-Buddhist period of pre-Islamic Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Lalbagh Fort |wikidata=Q1801226 |lat= 23.718737 |long= 90.388168 |content= A 17th-century unfinished Mughal fort in Old Dhaka, with a museum, pavilion, mosque, and the tomb of Pari Bibi. }} * {{see |name= Ahsan Manzil Palace |wikidata=Q402937 |lat= 23.708676 |long= 90.406259 |content= The former official residence of the Dhaka Nawab Family and site of many important political and social events during the British Raj, including the first All India Muslim League conference and many balls hosted in honor of the Viceroy of India. }} * {{see |name= University of Dhaka |lat= 23.733681 |long= 90.392844 |wikidata= Q1480421 |content= The historic university campus was an epicenter of Bangladesh's struggle for self-determination. The University of Dhaka was established by the British government in 1921 and was once called the ''Oxford of the East''. It has several notable colonial buildings, including the Curzon Hall, named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India (1899-1905). The Hall is a masterpiece of European-Mughal architecture that evolved after the first Partition of Bengal in 1905. The Burdwan House is home to the Bangla Academy. The campus also hosts the Central Shaheed Minar, the national monument dedicated to the Bengali Language Movement; as well as the tomb of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. }} * {{see |name= Suhrawardy Udyan |wikidata=Q3347064 |lat= 23.732091 |long= 90.400001 |content= A major historic park in Ramna which hosts several sites; including the Shahbaz Khan Mosque, built by a rich merchant in 1679; the tombs of the three Prime Ministers of Bengal, A. K. Fazlul Huq, H. S. Suhrawardy and Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin; and the Independence Memorial, where the Surrender of Pakistan took place on 16 December 1971 to Bangladesh-India Allied Forces, marking the end of the Bangladesh Liberation War. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Memorial Museum |lat= 23.751509 |long= 90.376457 |content= The residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (popularly known as ''Bangabandhu'' or ''Friend of Bengal''), who was assassinated in this house along with most of his family on 15 August 1975. Now a museum, Mujib's house showcases the life of Bangladesh's first president. }} * {{see |name= National Martyrs Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho) |wikidata= Q3351595|lat= 23.912386 |long= 90.255807 |content= The national war memorial is located on the outskirts of Dhaka in Savar. It is a modernist monument with gardens and lakes where the national flower water lily often blooms. The memorial grounds offer a peaceful getaway from frenetic chaos of Dhaka. }} * {{see |name= Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection |lat= 23.712361 |long= 90.402385 |content= Located in the former Armenian quarter of Dhaka, the Armenian Church was built in 1781. The church compound is heritage of Dhaka's once cosmopolitan merchant class. It has a cemetery with European sculptures and art. }} * {{see |name= Dhakeswari National Temple |lat= 23.723076 |long= 90.390063 |content= A 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Shiva. Located in Old Dhaka and is the seat of Bangladesh's Hindu priesthood. }} [[File:Rising minaret of Hoseni Dalan.jpeg|thumb|Minarets of the Husaini Dalan, the seat of the minority Shia community]] * {{see |name= Hussaini Dalan |wikidata=Q3347442 |lat= 23.722532 |long= 90.398148 |content= Built in 1642, the Husaini Dalan is the seat of the Imam of Dhaka's Shia community. }} * {{see |name= Bara and Choto Katras |lat= 23.714570 |long= 90.395306 |content= The ''Katras'' were the caravansaries of the city under Mughal rule. The most prominent were the palatial Bara Katra (Great Caravansary) and the smaller Choto Katra (Young Caravansary). Built in 1643 and 1663 respectively, they hosted merchants and travellers for centuries. Today, only a small portion of the original structures remain standing and are large dilapidated. }} * {{see |name= Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque |wikidata= Q2667438 |lat= 23.720794 |long= 90.383973 |content= A well-preserved historic mosque on Lalbagh Road. It lies on a raised platform with a stairway on the east, an arched gateway and a central doorway. Persian inscriptions on its arch and Mihrab speak of its construction in 1705. }} * {{see |name= Star Mosque |wikidata=Q2993411 |lat= 23.715779 |long= 90.401816 |content= An ornate early 19th-century mosque in the Armenian quarter decorated with blue star-motifs. }} * {{see |name= Binat Bibi Mosque |wikidata=Q2667428 |lat= 23.711109 |long= 90.418013 |content= It is the oldest surviving mosque in Dhaka, dating back to the Sultanate of Bengal. It was built in 1454 by Bakht Binat in the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. It is beside the Hayat Bepari Bridge in the Narinda area. }} * {{see |name= Kartalab Khan Mosque |wikidata=Q6373493 |lat= 23.717140 |long= 90.398573 |directions = The Begum Bazar area of Old Dhaka |content= It was built by Murshid Quli Khan, the last Mughal governor and first Nawab of Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Chowkbazaar Imperial Mosque |lat= 23.715960 |long= 90.395884 |content= One of the largest mosques in Old Dhaka. It was built by the Mughal goveror Shaista Khan in 1676. }} * {{see |name= Gurdwara Nanak Shahi |wikidata=Q5619975 |lat= 23.733794 |long= 90.393408 |content= Built in 1830, it is the largest Sikh temple in Bangladesh and commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Bengal in the 14th century. }} * {{see |name= Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery |lat= 23.736443 |long= 90.429562 |directions= Atish Dipankar Road in Badda |content= It is Dhaka's largest Buddhist monastery. }} * {{see |name= Ramna Park |wikidata=Q7289746 |lat= 23.734726 |long= 90.400851 |content= Also known as Ramna Green, it is one of the largest parks in Dhaka, seen as the city's equivalent to Kolkata's Maidan and New York City's Central Park. This huge sprawling area was the site of Mughal gardens and tombs before becoming a public park and race course during British rule. The wider Ramna area also includes the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Dhaka Club. }} * {{see |name= Baldha Garden |wikidata= Q4850425 |lat= 23.716946 |long= 90.419398 |content= Established in 1909 by a Hindu zamindar, the Baldha Garden in Wari, Old Dhaka has a collection of 672 species of plants and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the country. }} * {{see |name= Hatirjheel |wikidata= Q15055383 |lat= 23.760652 |long= 90.408876 |content = Aregional modernist transport system in central Dhaka with numerous bridges, flyovers and viaducts over a huge natural lake. }} * {{see | name=Bangladesh National Zoo | alt=Dhaka Zoo | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.81218 | long=90.347105 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3350326 | content=The city's zoo has several Bengal tigers. Closed Sunday. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre (Dhaka Planetarium) |wikidata= Q4855003|lat= 23.764210 |long= 90.387747 |content= A state-of-the-art planetarium named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is near the Parliament in Dhaka/Central. }} ==Do== Visit the following famous places in Dhaka, see the 'Buildings' see above. ===Amusement parks=== There are a number of amusement parks in and around Dhaka City. * {{do |name= Shahbag Shishu Park |lat= 23.737091 |long= 90.397380 }} * {{do |name= Shyamoli Shishu Mela |lat= 23.773203 |long= 90.367825 }} * {{do |name= Fantasy Kingdom |lat= 23.935869 |long= 90.292056 }} * {{do |name= Nandan Park |lat= 24.030013 |long= 90.239837 }} ==Buy== If you go shopping ready to bargain then there are certainly bargains to be had among the bazars and markets of Dhaka. To get a feel for what things should cost in the local markets check prices in the Western-style fixed-price shops and then deduct 10%. * {{marker |type= buy |name= Bashundhara City Shopping Complex |lat= 23.750539 |long= 90.390573 }} or {{marker |type= buy |name= Jamuna Future Park |lat= 23.813406 |long= 90.422989 }}, two huge shopping centres, are best for hassle-free shopping, with more modern shops and other amenities you would expect to find in a shopping mall. * {{marker |type= buy | name=Banga Bazar |lat= 23.723239 |long= 90.405875 }}, located in the Gulistan area, just west of Motijheel, and {{marker |type= buy |name= Pallwell Super Market |lat= 23.736096 |long= 90.415245 }}, located in the Purana Paltan area, just beside Jonaki Cinema Hall, are good places to shop. Many items have only minor defects, but do not meet export requirements. * {{buy | name=Aarong | alt= | url=http://www.aarong.com/ | email= | address= | lat= 23.790038 | long= 90.410702 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular, well-known chain, with several outlets around Dhaka and one in London. It is owned by BRAC (the largest Development Organisation in the world) and sells handicrafts and clothing at moderately high prices. }} ==Eat== Dhaka has an enormous variety of food catering to all budgets. Old Dhaka is overflowing with cheap Bangladeshi food where a meal can cost from Tk 50. In the upscale areas such as Gulshan and Banani there are Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek and Mexican restaurants, and franchises such as Pizza Hut and KFC - all at prices that the majority can't afford. Reservations are usually not required in most restaurants. A lot of the Buffet-style restaurants in this area have Tk 250-400, fixed price menu. Local sweets (misti/mishti) like ''rasogollah'' and ''golap jam/pantuya/ledikeni'' are excellent, these are bite-sized soft milk curd balls dipped (drenched) in syrup, and come in white and red varieties. Shops throughout the town (and especially near Gulshan) sell imported condiments from Dubai, Europe, Malaysia and the USA at a premium. Imported chocolate is especially expensive - and usually not in the best condition as it gets melted and re-solidified daily in the tropical heat. Fresh is better. Be careful when buying food from street vendors as health and hygiene standards are not always top notch. Unlike Bangkok—street food in Dhaka is only for locals. Foreigners should stick to larger, organized (and unfortunately a little expensive) food outlets. In organized food outlets or in street stalls stick with more popular outlets where there are people inside or in line as that can indicate quality as the locals (and some travellers) and most likely to be clean and good eating. An empty restaurant or a lone food cart (with no customers) should be avoided as it's empty for a reason. ===Traditional food=== ====Dhakaiya Biryani==== [[File:BIRIYANI.JPG|thumb|Biriyani]] Traditional Dhakaiya spicy dish available in every corner of old Dhaka. Some famous biryani restaurants in old town are: [[File:Sukaruti.jpg|thumb|''Bakorkhani'']] * {{eat | name=Haji Biryani | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Biriyani | email= | address= | lat=23.717876 | long=90.407066 | directions= | phone=+880 1884887208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nanna Biryani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.722404 | long=90.395680 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=| content= }} ====Bakorkhani==== Bakorkhani or Bakharkhani is a traditional bakery item available in every corner of old town. ==Drink== There is a party network between the different expat clubs (Dutch Club, Canadian Club, Nordic Club, International Club, American Club, etc.) and some Bangladeshi clubs (Heritage, Privilege, etc.) These clubs usually require membership to enter, or befriend a member and have them sign you in. From there, you can purchase a book of tickets or a cash card and then use it to order your drinks. Although alcohol is most easily available at the international clubs and top hotels, there are quite a few local places to find a drink for the enterprising traveller. Local bars are to be found in most neighbourhoods but can be difficult to locate due to lack of advertising. Popular brands of beer (Heineken, Carlsberg, Tuborg, Foster's etc.) and major types of spirits are available at these places, and at much lower prices than at hotel bars. You can try: * {{drink |name= La Diplomat |address= Road 20, House number 7 |directions= near Gulshan 1 |lat= 23.781592 |long= 90.417803 |content= Don't expect to be rubbing shoulders with any French ambassadors, however. }} *'''The Dip''', like most other Bengali bars, is a smoke-filled darkened room where many of its patrons would rather not be recognized too easily. Definitely an experience, nonetheless. Beers cost upwards of Tk 150 and "tots," which are single ounce servings of gin, vodka or whisky, are available from Tk 70 (local brands) to Tk 200. Female patrons may feel slightly uncomfortable. * {{drink |name= H. Kabir and Company, Ltd. |phone= +88 2 988 1936-9 |lat= 23.777986 |long= 90.394962 |address = 12 Abbas Garden, New Airport Road, Mohakhali |hours= Sun-Thu 09:30-16:30 |directions = Go towards the flyover as if you were going to Banani, but instead of going on to the flyover, you take the second left after it begins. At the small sign labeled Abbas Garden, turn left. Tell your driver to wait while you purchase. |content= is a duty-free shop that is only permitted to sell alcohol to passport-bearing foreigners or their drivers who bring their passports in when they purchase. }} For other types of beverages: *{{drink | name=North End Coffee | alt= | url=http://northendcoffee.com | email= | address=Kha-47-1 Pragati Sarani, Shahzadpur, North Badda | lat=23.79098243 | long=90.41939287 | directions=Around the corner from US Embassy, across from Cambrian College and above the DBBL ATM | phone=+880 1741055597 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th Sa-M 08:00-21:00, F 14:00 to 21:00 | price=Cappuccino Tk 125 | content=Definitely the best coffee in Dhaka. With foreign ownership, an on-site coffee-roasting machine and huge sacks of coffee in the back, this is definitely the place to get your caffeine fix. Prices reasonable. No meals yet, just muffins and brownies. }} ==Sleep== There are a huge variety of options for accommodation in the city, varying from unkempt dormitory beds for only a few US dollars, to huge multinational hotels that have penthouses for thousands of US dollars per night. As of July 2016, there were 70 hotels in Dhaka. Larger, more expensive hotels in Dhaka include the following. * {{sleep | name= Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-dhaka.html | email= | address= 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.750129 | long= 90.394119 | directions= near Karwan Bazar | phone= +880 255028008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Le Méridien Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacmd-le-meridien-dhaka/ | email= | address= |79/A Commercial Area Airport Road | lat= 23.835993 | long= 90.417645 | directions= near the airport | phone= +880 9638900089 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= InterContinental Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachb/hoteldetail | email= | address= Minto Road, at Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.741501 | long= 90.396476 | directions= Ramna | phone= +880 2 55663030 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Westin Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacwi-the-westin-dhaka/ | email= | address= Main Gulshan Avenue, Plot-01 Road 45 | lat= 23.793450 | long= 90.414808 | directions= Gulshan | phone= +880 29891988 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden | alt= | url= https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dhaka | email= | address= Airport Road | lat= 23.815966 | long= 90.409578 | directions= near Baridhara | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Amari Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.amari.com/dhaka/special-offers | email= | address= Road No. 41, near Banani Bridge | lat= 23.790595 | long= 90.412671 | directions= Gulshan 2 | phone= +880 255059620 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Space Apartments | alt= | url= http://www.spaceapartments.com/ | email= | address= Corner of Road 57 and Road 59 | lat= 23.799317 | long= 90.409971 | directions= near Gulshan North Avenue, Gulshan | phone= +880 1617722301 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacbr-renaissance-dhaka-gulshan-hotel/ | email= | address= |78 Gulshan Avenue | lat= 23.784363 | long= 90.417138 | directions= | phone= +880 9638200100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachi/hoteldetail | email= | address= 23 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Avenue | lat= 23.754045 | long= 90.400228 | directions= Tejgaon | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} ==Stay safe== If you happen to arrive at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at night, it is best to remain there until morning. While the chances of anything bad happening upon exit are somewhat low, incidents such as [http://www.wanderingearl.com/thank-you-to-the-militant-who-stole-my-car/ kidnappings by taxi drivers] are known to have happened to tourists who have tried to leave the airport in the small hours of the morning. Otherwise Dhaka isn't terribly unsafe, but as in any huge city you should keep aware of your surroundings and try not to walk around at night. People are generally friendly and ready to help. The chance of problems is low. If you must be out late at night, it best not to bring valuables with you. The safest mode for travel for a tourist is to hire a yellow cab. These can be rented for one trip or by the day. Be sure to write down the licence plate number. In case you feel unsafe or threatened by anyone, dial 999 to contact the emergency helpline. If riding on a rickshaw, keep your bags close to you, so that no one can grab them. The greatest danger probably comes from speeding buses and rickshaws. Keep well alert when walking along main roads. Occassionally, there are strikes, called ''hartals''. During these times, you should do your best to keep a low profile. Avoid ''any'' sort of large gatherings, even positive ones, during these times. == Stay healthy == '''Pollution''', like most other cities in the subcontinent, is high. It's not uncommon to see people with face masks on. At the very least, you should carry a handkerchief with you to cover your mouth and nose during rickshaw rides or particularly humid days. ==Connect== '''Internet''' is now widely available in all over Dhaka at Internet cafes hidden in the various shopping complexes - ask around. Tk 20-30 per hour. Many 5-star hotels and restaurants also give free WiFi. Be sure to ask employees for the password in case it's protected. Another one new restaurant in Mohakhali, opposite the East West University, named Newsroom Cafe - provides free Wi-Fi and Internet kiosks for their customers. Free Wi-Fi is also available in Kozmo Lounge situated in Dhanmondi. ==Cope== ===FM radio stations=== * Radio Foorti - 88.0&nbsp;MHz * Radio Amar - 88.4&nbsp;MHz * ABC Radio (Dhaka) - 89.2&nbsp;MHz * Radio Today - 89.6&nbsp;MHz * Bangladesh Betar (relays BBC World Service) - 100.0&nbsp;MHz ===Newspapers=== There are five local newspapers in English: * [http://thedailystar.net The Daily Star] * [http://www.dhakatribune.com/ Dhaka Tribune] * [http://www.newagebd.com/ New Age] * [http://www.theindependentbd.com/ The Independent] * [http://thefinancialexpress-bd.com/ The Financial Express] ===Embassies and consulates=== * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://bangladesh.embassy.gov.au/ | email=ahc.dhaka@dfat.gov.au | address=184 Gulshan Ave, Gulshan-2 | lat=23.8032 | long=90.411 | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 3105 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 1125 | hours=Su-Th 08:00-16:00 (lunch break 12:30-13:00) | price= | wikidata=Q23891496 | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=Road 142, Symphony Tower, Gulshan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 883 2266 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 3000 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://canadainternational.gc.ca/bangladesh/ | email= | address=House # 16A, Road # 48 Gulshan-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 7091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://bd.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb@bdmail.net | address=Plot 2 $ 4, Rd 3, Block-1, Baridara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 48 62 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823004 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://bangladesh.um.dk/ | email=dacamb@um.dk | address=Road 51, House 1, Gulshan 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2499, +880 2 882 1799 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3638 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 38 11 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 33 20 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885 35 21-24 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=Reliance Insurance Ltd, 11th Floor, 8 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 955 7220 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 956 3297 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | alt=High Commission of India | url=https://www.hcidhaka.gov.in | email=visahelp@hcidhaka.gov.in | address=Plot No. 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 93 39,+880 2 9888789-91 (Dhaka) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 00 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Republic of Korea | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 20 88-90 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8827759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=http://netherlandsembassydhaka.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8822715-18 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823326 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url= | email=cosmos@citechco.net; ekhan@citechco.net, ekhan@singnet.com.sg | address=Cosmos Centre, 69/1, New Circular Road, Malibagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8312024, +880 2 9356522, +880 2 9351137 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8314602 | hours= | price= | content=Honorary Consulate (Does not provide consular services. Instead, Romanian citizens in need of assistance should contact the embassy in [[New Delhi]], India or the embassy of another [[European Union]] member state.) }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 81 42 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 91 24-33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Dhaka/ | email=ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se | address=Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Plot No. 12, North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka-1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 55 66 8500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 9852032 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{Listing|name=Turkey|alt=|url=http://dhaka.emb.mfa.gov.tr|email=embassy.dhaka@mfa.gov.tr|address=House No: 7 Road No:2 Baridhara - Dhaka-1212|directions=|phone=+880 2 984 21 98, +880 2 984 35 36|tollfree=|fax=+880 2 984 38 73|hours=Su-Th 09:00 -13:00, 14:00-18:00 |price=|wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2017-09-26|content=}} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=United Nations Rd, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2705 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3437 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/ | email= | address=Diplomatic Enclave, Madani Ave, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882-3744 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * The Ashulia Lake - North of Dhaka * [[Bogra]] - 220&nbsp;km away from Dhaka, the capital of ancient Bangla * [[Comilla]] - World War Cemetery, Kotbari Baddha Bihar, BIRD, Salban Bihar * [[Cox's Bazar]] - World's longest sea beach. * [[Gopalgonj]] - birthplace of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman * Rejendrapur National Park — 40&nbsp;km north of Dhaka, vast (1,600 acres/640 ha) national recreational forest with much wildlife * [[Sundarbans]], Satkhira, 350&nbsp;km from Dhaka. * [[Sonargaon]] If you feel the need to escape and take a break from the chaos of Dhaka, Songargon, about 29&nbsp;km. from Dhaka offers you the chance to do just that. The town has a few worthwhile sights that are separated from one another and whilst going from sight to sight, you have the opportunity experience rural life and take in the less chaotic surroundings. *Hajiganj is another place of historical interest, situated about 10&nbsp;km from Mograpara bus stand. However, the above mentioned places usually take up most of the day and it is best to return to Dhaka before evening. Sonargaon and Hajiganj may be combined into a single day if one sets off very early from Dhaka. {{isPartOf|Dhaka Division}} {{geo|23.702|90.37|zoom=11}} {{usablecity}} fs85km2savgezy36ss8mantd27fnvvk 4492215 4492214 2022-07-29T09:40:38Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Districts */ British spelling wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dhaka - street new market (WV Banner).jpg|origin=0.3,0}} [[File:Dhaka-skyline-aymash.jpg|thumb|300px|Dhaka is the administrative, financial and cultural heart of Bangladesh]] {{printDistricts}} '''Dhaka''' (formerly known as '''Dacca''') ([[Bengali]]: ঢাকা) is the capital and largest city of [[Bangladesh]]. It is the largest city by population in the historical region of [[Bengal]] and a major city in [[South Asia]]. It is a hub for trade and culture, with a long history as a Bengali capital. It has been called the ''City of Mosques'' and the ''Venice of the East'', due to its Islamic architecture and a riverfront facing the Buriganga (Old Ganges). It is also known as the ''Rickshaw Capital of the World'', as there are over 500,000 cycle rickshaws running on its roads. Although it is described as a concrete jungle, Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks. ==Districts== {{Mapframe|23.78|90.41759|height=800|width=520|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=Dhaka_Districts.map}} {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Dhaka/Central|Central Dhaka]] | region1color=#6580A2 | region1items= | region1description= The world's largest parliament complex, the country's financial heart, most prestigious universities, museums, theaters, art galleries and cultural centers, as well as the city's largest parks, bazaars and markets. | region2name=[[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] | region2color=#009966 | region2items= | region2description=The affluent Gulshan diplomatic zone, the city's cricket stadium, zoo and botanical garden, prominent restaurants, five star hotels, boutique shops and a golf course. | region3name=[[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]] | region3color=#7ec47e | region3items= | region3description=Home to 2,000 buildings from the Mughal and British periods (often in ruins) amid modern structures, and includes historic mosques, tombs, a fort, temples, churches, mansions and libraries; boasts its own imperial cuisine and has a busy river port. Old Dhaka is frentic, colourful and chaotic with narrow alleyways like Hindu Street, the centre of the jewellery trade; and former foreign merchant localities like Farashganj (French village) and Armanitola (Armenian quarter). | region4name=[[Dhaka/Outer|Outer suburbs]] | region4color=#d5dc76 | region4items= | region4description=Site of the international airport, satellite towns and industrial areas }} ==Understand== Dhaka emerged as a cosmopolitan city during the [[Mughal Empire]]. Today, Dhaka is South Asia's second most populous capital after [[Delhi]] and an important financial center alongside [[Mumbai]] and [[Karachi]]. Modern Dhaka is a thriving, colourful and congested metropolis. Being one of the most densely populated places on the planet, Dhaka can be one of the most frenetic cities in the world. Its streets and rivers are filled with colourful chaos. The city plays host to the highest number of rickshaws in the world. Dhaka is also the center of Bangladesh's textile industry, the country's principal foreign exchange earner. Experiencing the city for the first time may seem overwhelming. === Geography === {{Infobox|Dhaka in the Bengal Delta|Dhaka is located in the most dynamic hydrological system in the world, where mighty rivers churn the landscape during annual monsoon rains and floods, producing one of the most fertile regions in the world and an amazing chemistry of land and water.}} Dhaka covers 360 km² (140 sq mi) in the lower reaches of the Ganges delta. It is bounded by the Rivers Buriganga, Dhaleshwari and Turag; and their numerous tributaries and river channels. The land is close to sea level. Dhaka is vulnerable to flash floods during the monsoon. ===Etyomology=== The literal meaning of the name Dhaka is "concealed". The enigmatic name might have originated from ''dhak'' trees found in the area; or from the 12th-century Hindu Dhakeshwari Temple. ===History=== [[File:Lalbagh Kella (Lalbagh Fort) Dhaka Bangladesh 2011 57.JPG|thumb|The 17th century Mughal Lalbagh Fort]] [[File:DhakaCity1861.png|thumb|Dhaka under British rule in 1861]] The earliest settlements in the region date back 2,500 years. Dhaka was the capital of Bengal during the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. As the seat of administration and commerce in the Bengal Delta, the wealthiest and most fertile region in the Empire, it became one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Asia. Proclaimed as the provincial capital in 1608, Mughal Dhaka had a population of one-million people, with well-laid out gardens, monuments, tombs, forts, mosques, temples, and churches. The city was home to Armenian, Persian, Greek, Arab, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English merchants. Its riverbanks were once dotted with numerous stately mansions and the city was described as the ''Venice of the East''. The Dhaka District was famous worldwide for its fine cotton muslin fabrics. The British East India Company took control of the city in 1793. In British Bengal, Dhaka and its sister city [[Calcutta]] played a tale of two cities in the region, greatly affecting the course of events in the British Raj. The short-lived Partition of Bengal in 1905 established Dhaka as the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam and incubated the broader Indian independence movement. The All India Muslim Educational Conference in Dhaka in 1906 established the All India Muslim League. The University of Dacca gained a reputation as the "Oxford of the East" in its early years. Following the Partition of British India in 1947, Dhaka became the capital of East Pakistan. Increasing political and cultural friction with West Pakistan gave rise to the secular Bengali nationalist movement in the 1950s. The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 established Bangladesh as an independent country and Dhaka its national capital. Since Bangladesh's independence, Dhaka has greatly expanded with the inauguration of Louis Kahn's capital complex in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, the rise of posh modern neighbourhoods in North Dhaka and densely populated satellite towns. It was the birthplace of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in 1985. The growth of the Bangladeshi economy has brought greater trade and foreign investment. Dhaka continues to face many challenges. The gap between rich and poor is widening. A thirty-minute rickshaw ride can take you from the impossibly crowded shantytowns near Old Dhaka to the glitzy upper class neighborhoods of Gulshan and Banani, where a meal costs more than what most people earn in a day. ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = 25 | febhigh = 28 | marhigh = 33 | aprhigh = 34 | mayhigh = 33 | junhigh = 32 | julhigh = 31 | aughigh = 32 | sephigh = 32 | octhigh = 32 | novhigh = 30 | dechigh = 26 | janlow = 13 | feblow = 16 | marlow = 20 | aprlow = 24 | maylow = 25 | junlow = 26 | jullow = 26 | auglow = 26 | seplow = 26 | octlow = 24 | novlow = 19 | declow = 14 | janprecip = 8 | febprecip = 20 | marprecip = 58 | aprprecip = 117 | mayprecip = 267 | junprecip = 358 | julprecip = 399 | augprecip = 318 | sepprecip = 257 | octprecip = 163 | novprecip = 30 | decprecip = 5 | description = }} The '''weather''' is subtropical. During the monsoon season, May-September, Dhaka is very hot, very humid, and very rainy, and daytime high temperatures average 32 °C (90 °F), although some days reach 35 °C (95 °C). Between the heat, humidity, and air polution, the weather can be simply unbearable for some people during this time of year. During the dry season, November-March, the weather is drier and cooler. Daytime high temperate average 29 °C (84 °F), and a few cooler nights may get down to 13 °C (55 °F). Visitors from cooler countries may want to visit during the dry season for this reason. Dense fog is usually seen between November and January, and it may disrupt flights and ferry transport. Air pollution, caused by traffic congestion, and water pollution, caused by industrial waste, are serious problems affecting the city. [[File:Statue located inside the Armenian Church in Dhaka.jpg|thumb|upright|A sculpture in the Armenian Church, built in 1781]] ===Read=== The following is a selection of prominent works set in the city: *Tahmima Anam's award winning novel ''A Golden Age'' is set in Dhaka during the 1971 Liberation War, depicting the tumultuous era through the eyes of one family. *Dilruba Ahmed's ''Dhaka Dust'' won the 2010 Bakeless Prize for Poetry. Ranging from Europe and America to the streets of the Bangladeshi capital, her sharp-edged poems mix the voices of global citizenry with Dhaka's city dwellers. *K. Anis Ahmed's ''Goodnight, Mr. Kissinger'' traces the modern history of Dhaka from its status as a provincial capital in 1970 to today's densely populated megacity. *Bengali author Akhtaruzzaman Elias's ''The Soldier in the Attic'' details the journey of a man during the turbulent period prior to Bangladeshi independence. The novel also contains what is arguably the most authentic description of life in Old Dhaka. *Translated works of poet laureate Shamsur Rahman. *Amitava Ghosh's ''The Shadow Lines'' includes a vivid description of Dhaka in the early 1960s, set against the backdrop of Hindu-Muslim riots in 1963-64. *Shazia Omar's ''Like A Diamond in the Sky'' chronicles drug abuse among Dhaka's youth and an environment abandoned by a corrupt self-seeking government. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Bangladesh Biman.jpg|thumb|A Biman jet at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | alt={{IATA|DAC}} | url=http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/page/84445552-28c3-420b-b1a0-ada0566e3bfa | email= | address= | lat=23.842778 | long=90.400556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shahjalal International Airport | image=Zia aeropuerto internacional.JPG | wikidata=Q30603 | content=The primary airport serving Dhaka. It has regular international flights from [[Bahrain]], [[Bangkok]], [[Colombo]], [[Doha]], [[Dubai]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Istanbul]], [[Jeddah]], [[Karachi]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Kathmandu]], [[Kolkata]], [[Kuwait]], [[Kunming]] [[London]], [[Male]], [[Mumbai]], [[Muscat]], [[New Delhi]], [[Paro]], [[Singapore]], and [[Yangon]]. The national airline '''Biman Bangladesh Airlines''' operates flights to 21 cities in Europe and Asia. Private Bangladeshi carriers operate regional flights within South Asia and Southeast Asia. Hazrat Shahjalal is a relatively modern and efficient airport. Immigration may take notoriously long during peak hours. Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Bangladesh, although some travellers may obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport for US$51 or €51. If you are transferring from the international terminal to the domestic terminal, beware of airport officials at the scanning station (before the domestic terminal) who will tell you that the domestic terminal is closed, make you sit down, and then try to extort bribes from you. If that happens, get up, and quickly walk out of the doors and turn right towards the domestic terminal. Once inside, he may follow you, but loudly tell him to leave you alone. He will back down and go back to his station. Domestic flights link five cities within the country. }} ===By train=== Dhaka is the hub of {{marker |type=go |url= http://www.railway.gov.bd/ |name= Bangladeshi Railways |wikidata= Q754829}}. Almost all major cities in Bangladesh connect with Dhaka by train, usually two or three times per day. There are daytime and overnight trains. The only international connection by train is with [[Kolkata]], [[India]], from where the ''Maitree Express'' departs early morning, three times per week. Bangladeshi Railways does have an '''[https://www.esheba.cnsbd.com/ e-ticket service]''', but it only works with domestic credit cards and phone numbers. Best bet for a tourist is to make reservations at the station or a travel agency. Trains are popular so book in advance. * {{go | name=Kamalapur Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.731776 | long=90.426106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kamalapur railway station | image=Kamalapur Railway Station, September 2010 2.jpg | wikidata=Q6355669 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=The hub for all regional and intercity trains, located just east of [[Dhaka/Old Dhaka|Old Dhaka]]. The station is among the most striking modernist buildings in the city. }} * {{go | name=Airport Railway Station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.85171 | long=90.40838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4698879 | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=Major station in [[Dhaka/North|North Dhaka]] next to the international airport, most trains arriving from the north to Dhaka calls here. }} ===By bus=== Buses are a popular mode of cross country transport in Bangladesh. Luxury AC buses fare daily between Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities, including [[Chittagong]], [[Khulna]], [[Bogra]], [[Jessore]], [[Rajshahi]], [[Cox's Bazar]] and [[Sylhet]], as well the Indian cities of [[Kolkata]] and [[Agartala]]. Tickets cost Tk 800-1200. Ticket counters are located across the city, particularly in the '''Panthapath''' and '''Arambagh''' areas. Non-AC buses travel to every major town in the country. There are several terminals located across Dhaka serving a different region of Bangladesh. '''Sayedabad''' serves buses travelling between Dhaka and the eastern divisions of Sylhet and Chittagong. '''Gabtali''' is for buses travelling between Dhaka and the western divisions of Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna. '''Mohakhali''' serves buses travelling around Dhaka Division, including the districts of Mymensingh and Tangail. * {{listing | name=Shohagh | url=http://shohagh.biz | email= | address=63 DIT Road Malibagh| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 9344477 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Daily services with Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Cox's Bazaar, Jessore and Kolkata. }} * {{listing | name=Green Line | alt= | url=http://www.greenlinebd.com/ | email= | address=9/2, Outer Circular Road, Momen Bagh, Rajarbagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8331302-4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong, Kolkata, Sylhet, Cox's Bazaar, Khulna and Bogra. }} * {{listing | name=Baghdad Express | alt= | url=http://www.baghdadexpressbd.com/ | email= | address=Counters in Arambagh and Kalabagan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 1730046040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily services with Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. }} * {{listing | name=Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) | alt= | url=http://www.brtc.gov.bd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126&Itemid=102 | email= | address=21 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880-2-8357757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=BRTC operates the International Bus Service twice daily with Kolkata and scheduled services with Agartala. }} ===By car=== Dhaka is the focal point of the national highway system in Bangladesh. The nearest international borders to the city are the Akhaura/Agartala Border Crossing with [[Northeast India]] and [[Haridaspur]]/[[Benapole]] with the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. Cars can be used to travel from the Indian border; but the border with Myanmar remains closed. ===By boat=== [[File:বুড়িগঙ্গা ৪.jpg|thumb|A rocket steamer in the bustling Sadarghat river port]] Most ferries arrive and leave from the port of {{marker |type = go |name= Sadarghat |lat= 23.703289 |long= 90.412730 }}. This area and its surrounding streets are unbelievably crowded, so allow plenty of time and keep an eye on your valuables. If arriving at the port, fight your way to the left on the frontage road and then make your first right; this turns into Nawabpur Road and leads north to the hotels. Even if you aren't staying in this area, it's easier to walk several hundred metres north to catch an onward rickshaw or taxi; the ones near the port are at a constant standstill. Modern river transport to various large river ports in Bangladesh such as Chandpur, Barisal, and Khulna leave several times a day from Dhaka's Sadarghat river terminal. Modern fast catamaran transport is available to these destinations which may demand premium fares. These fast catamarans reach Barisal within 6 hours from Dhaka Sadarghat terminal (morning departures are usually at 08:00). Normal fare is Tk 700 and Business Class fare is Tk 1000 as of mid-2018. One can purchase tickets online, most hotel concierges can help with tickets. The Green Line bus operator folks also have the fast Catamaran service - please see their contact information above in the bus section. A few colonial-era '''rocket steamers''' depart from Dhaka to [[Barisal]], [[Hularhat]], [[Morrelganj]] and [[Khulna]] several times per week, leaving Sadarghat at 18:00. As of December 2018, there is only one steamer per week going the whole way to Khulna (takes 26–30 hours), but most of the other days you can get at least to Hularhat, and then use a local transport to Khulna (2 hours). Tickets should be booked with the '''BIWTA''' office. The old BIWTA office in Motijheel is believed closed (May 2019) - the new office is located near Ramna Park at 21 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue (recorded in maps.me as 'new BIWTA/BIWTC office'). If a rocket steamer does not depart on your chosen day, the staff will offer another BIWTC boat, including the MV Bangali which offers a similar level of comfort including food and water available on board and fans in the rooms for a similar price. The MV Bangali departs from Lalkuthi Ghat (not Badamtoli Ghat as some will tell you). If you are planning to cross rivers while heading to southern Bangladesh by car from Dhaka, head to the ferry ports in Mawa and Aricha on the Padma River. ==Get around== Getting around Dhaka can be a difficult experience. Dhaka is one of the most congested cities in the world; therefore, time-consuming traffic jams are common and it can be difficult to get to one place from another. Dhaka has often been referred to as the "Traffic Capital of the World". Given the plethora of all forms of transport, if you're having trouble getting a decent fare with a driver walk a few metres to the next one. Not all are out to gouge you, so better to find the honest ones and give them your business. Occasionally a driver will demand more money on arrival; the best way to deal with this is to hand over the agreed or metered fare and walk away. Make certain from the start that the driver knows where you're headed (unless you can direct him yourself) - they often have limited local knowledge, but will always say that they know where somewhere is, and take you 'round the whole city searching whilst the meter ticks. Make sure that you take a card with your hotel or hostel written on it so that you can actually get home. Having a card for the hotel with the actual address makes this a whole lot easier. === By rickshaw === [[File:Pohela boishakh 8.jpg|thumb|A cycle rickshaw in front of Curzon Hall, Dhaka University]] Due to poor infrastructure and nasty traffic conditions, one of the quickest ways to get around the city is by rickshaw. This isn't to say that it's easy to hail a rickshaw and you should rely entirely on rickshaws during your time in the city; negotiating a fare is essential, and rickshaws are, to a significant extent, responsible for the city's horrendous traffic. Still though, getting around by rickshaw is a much better alternative than getting around by car. Rickshaws in wealthy areas such as Banani and Gulshan often must pay local mafia men for the privilege of servicing the high-price areas. This can sometimes mean drivers are apprehensive to take passengers to these areas. Additionally, foreigners should also be warned that rickshaws will sometimes begin the ride with a pitch to sell drugs or prostitutes. This is very rare. One or two simple, but firm, declines will generally solve the situation. If you're a woman, it's particularly inadvisable to ride around alone in rickshaws after dark; you're a slow-moving target asking for trouble from thugs and muggers. Take a yellow taxi instead. === By metro === The planned 6-line {{marker |type= go |name= Dhaka Metro Rail |wikidata = Q5268740 }} is under construction. The first phase of Line 6 is expected to be fully operational in Dec 2022, and the other lines by 2030. Once the metro is operational, getting around the city will be much, much easier. === By car === Despite efforts to improve the state of the roads, Dhaka's road network is still, to a significant extent, poorly organised and developed. Driving a car in the capital can be a nerve-wracking experience. Officially, cars drive on the left, although the reality can be different. Locals will often zoom down the wrong side of the road in an attempt to overcome the traffic. Traffic police monitor most intersections in the city, in an attempt to keep the traffic flowing. Many intersections have been upgraded with traffic signals, but these are often ignored by both drivers and traffic police, who will direct cars as they see fit. There are some options for car rental, with [http://www.europcar.com/car-BANGLADESH.html Europcar] being the notable Western brand name. The government's [http://www.virtualbangladesh.com Virtual Bangladesh] website has more options. Many companies may also offer the option to rent-a-driver for a number of days; it is common for most middle to upper-class locals to have their own drivers. === By auto-rickshaw === Auto-rickshaws, locally known as 'CNGs' (named after compressed natural gas, their fuel source) are also abundant and have meters, which drivers can sometimes be persuaded to use. They're the cheapest way to cover longer distances; an 8&nbsp;km ride from Old Dhaka to Gulshan should cost Tk 150-200. The meters start at Tk 13.50, but you'll likely have to negotiate a fare instead. The city does become very congested at times, so allow plenty of time for getting around. === By taxi === Taxis ply the roads, some yellow and some black, all with meters. Black taxis start the meter at Tk 15 while yellow taxis have slightly higher standards in terms of comfort, and start at Tk 20. Black taxis are typically in notoriously poor condition and lack air conditioning. Yellow taxis are required to have air conditioning; the fleet consists mostly of Toyota Corollas, with some Mitsubishis and Hondas. The yellow taxis are also considered far safer, in comparison to black taxis and auto-rickshaws. But as of March 2021, taxis are becoming rare and are hardly seen on the roads. === By bus === Buses run routes on the main roads, but are horribly crowded and noisy, signed only in Bengali and aren't likely to be of much use to travellers. The buses are also frequently involved in collisions. Save yourself a headache and take a rickshaw, or for long distances, a comfortable, air-conditioned bus or train. === By bicycle === Many locals of lower-classes often use bicycles as a primary form of transport. They can be useful in their ability to squeeze through tight situations, where traffic may prevent a large vehicle from moving. Some newer roads in the capital have dual bike/rickshaw lanes. Although, there is little opportunity to buy or rent a bike, plus the roads and traffic are in such bad condition that the chance of an accident is high. === By foot === Sometimes, walking may actually be the fastest way to get from point A to B. Always ensure you walk on the footpath, or if one isn't available, as far to the side of the road as possible. The road is a dangerous place in Dhaka, and many pedestrians are often injured by passive drivers. Those who are squeamish to pollution or have asthma may need to wear a mask; the air pollution from passing trucks and buses, combined with the searing heat and humidity can be overwhelming at times. ==See== {{movetodistrict}} [[File:Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban Lake (01).jpg|thumb|300px|Louis Kahn's stately capital complex was his vision of a modern Bengali city, with crisscrossing canals and gardens]] [[File:Sriti shoud.jpeg|thumb|National Martyrs Memorial]] [[File:Tomb Of Three Leader 3.A.M.R.jpg|thumb|Mausoleum of the three British Bengal premiers in Suhrawardy Udyan]] * {{see |name= National Capital Complex |lat= 23.762358 |long= 90.378536 |content= The parliament district, home to the National Parliament House and the official residence of the Prime Minister. It is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world and has a huge area with gardens and lakes. The complex is one of the celebrated works of the American architect Louis I Kahn, who combined regional modernism with the ancient architectural heritage and riverine geography of Bangladesh. The Parliament is open for visiting foreign tourists from Sunday to Thursday between 09:00 and 17:00. Visitors must carry a copy of their passport and visa and submit a fee of Tk 600 to the Parliament reception in the main building. |url= http://www.parliament.gov.bd/index.php/en/visit-parliament }} * {{see | name=Liberation War Museum |wikidata=Q2912841 | url=http://www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org/ | email= | address=Civic Centre, Plot : F11/A & F11/B | lat=23.7755945 | long=90.3695090 | directions=in Agargaon | phone=+880 9611-677223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-15:30 | price= | content=A leading private museum which documents the liberation struggle of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971, including the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the political and armed resistance movement of the Bangladeshi people }} * {{see |name= Bangladesh National Museum |wikidata=Q51876 |lat= 23.738073 |long= 90.395461 |content= Home to a good collection ancient art from the Hindu-Buddhist period of pre-Islamic Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Lalbagh Fort |wikidata=Q1801226 |lat= 23.718737 |long= 90.388168 |content= A 17th-century unfinished Mughal fort in Old Dhaka, with a museum, pavilion, mosque, and the tomb of Pari Bibi. }} * {{see |name= Ahsan Manzil Palace |wikidata=Q402937 |lat= 23.708676 |long= 90.406259 |content= The former official residence of the Dhaka Nawab Family and site of many important political and social events during the British Raj, including the first All India Muslim League conference and many balls hosted in honor of the Viceroy of India. }} * {{see |name= University of Dhaka |lat= 23.733681 |long= 90.392844 |wikidata= Q1480421 |content= The historic university campus was an epicenter of Bangladesh's struggle for self-determination. The University of Dhaka was established by the British government in 1921 and was once called the ''Oxford of the East''. It has several notable colonial buildings, including the Curzon Hall, named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India (1899-1905). The Hall is a masterpiece of European-Mughal architecture that evolved after the first Partition of Bengal in 1905. The Burdwan House is home to the Bangla Academy. The campus also hosts the Central Shaheed Minar, the national monument dedicated to the Bengali Language Movement; as well as the tomb of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. }} * {{see |name= Suhrawardy Udyan |wikidata=Q3347064 |lat= 23.732091 |long= 90.400001 |content= A major historic park in Ramna which hosts several sites; including the Shahbaz Khan Mosque, built by a rich merchant in 1679; the tombs of the three Prime Ministers of Bengal, A. K. Fazlul Huq, H. S. Suhrawardy and Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin; and the Independence Memorial, where the Surrender of Pakistan took place on 16 December 1971 to Bangladesh-India Allied Forces, marking the end of the Bangladesh Liberation War. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Memorial Museum |lat= 23.751509 |long= 90.376457 |content= The residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (popularly known as ''Bangabandhu'' or ''Friend of Bengal''), who was assassinated in this house along with most of his family on 15 August 1975. Now a museum, Mujib's house showcases the life of Bangladesh's first president. }} * {{see |name= National Martyrs Memorial (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho) |wikidata= Q3351595|lat= 23.912386 |long= 90.255807 |content= The national war memorial is located on the outskirts of Dhaka in Savar. It is a modernist monument with gardens and lakes where the national flower water lily often blooms. The memorial grounds offer a peaceful getaway from frenetic chaos of Dhaka. }} * {{see |name= Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection |lat= 23.712361 |long= 90.402385 |content= Located in the former Armenian quarter of Dhaka, the Armenian Church was built in 1781. The church compound is heritage of Dhaka's once cosmopolitan merchant class. It has a cemetery with European sculptures and art. }} * {{see |name= Dhakeswari National Temple |lat= 23.723076 |long= 90.390063 |content= A 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Shiva. Located in Old Dhaka and is the seat of Bangladesh's Hindu priesthood. }} [[File:Rising minaret of Hoseni Dalan.jpeg|thumb|Minarets of the Husaini Dalan, the seat of the minority Shia community]] * {{see |name= Hussaini Dalan |wikidata=Q3347442 |lat= 23.722532 |long= 90.398148 |content= Built in 1642, the Husaini Dalan is the seat of the Imam of Dhaka's Shia community. }} * {{see |name= Bara and Choto Katras |lat= 23.714570 |long= 90.395306 |content= The ''Katras'' were the caravansaries of the city under Mughal rule. The most prominent were the palatial Bara Katra (Great Caravansary) and the smaller Choto Katra (Young Caravansary). Built in 1643 and 1663 respectively, they hosted merchants and travellers for centuries. Today, only a small portion of the original structures remain standing and are large dilapidated. }} * {{see |name= Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque |wikidata= Q2667438 |lat= 23.720794 |long= 90.383973 |content= A well-preserved historic mosque on Lalbagh Road. It lies on a raised platform with a stairway on the east, an arched gateway and a central doorway. Persian inscriptions on its arch and Mihrab speak of its construction in 1705. }} * {{see |name= Star Mosque |wikidata=Q2993411 |lat= 23.715779 |long= 90.401816 |content= An ornate early 19th-century mosque in the Armenian quarter decorated with blue star-motifs. }} * {{see |name= Binat Bibi Mosque |wikidata=Q2667428 |lat= 23.711109 |long= 90.418013 |content= It is the oldest surviving mosque in Dhaka, dating back to the Sultanate of Bengal. It was built in 1454 by Bakht Binat in the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. It is beside the Hayat Bepari Bridge in the Narinda area. }} * {{see |name= Kartalab Khan Mosque |wikidata=Q6373493 |lat= 23.717140 |long= 90.398573 |directions = The Begum Bazar area of Old Dhaka |content= It was built by Murshid Quli Khan, the last Mughal governor and first Nawab of Bengal. }} * {{see |name= Chowkbazaar Imperial Mosque |lat= 23.715960 |long= 90.395884 |content= One of the largest mosques in Old Dhaka. It was built by the Mughal goveror Shaista Khan in 1676. }} * {{see |name= Gurdwara Nanak Shahi |wikidata=Q5619975 |lat= 23.733794 |long= 90.393408 |content= Built in 1830, it is the largest Sikh temple in Bangladesh and commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Bengal in the 14th century. }} * {{see |name= Dhammarajika Buddhist Monastery |lat= 23.736443 |long= 90.429562 |directions= Atish Dipankar Road in Badda |content= It is Dhaka's largest Buddhist monastery. }} * {{see |name= Ramna Park |wikidata=Q7289746 |lat= 23.734726 |long= 90.400851 |content= Also known as Ramna Green, it is one of the largest parks in Dhaka, seen as the city's equivalent to Kolkata's Maidan and New York City's Central Park. This huge sprawling area was the site of Mughal gardens and tombs before becoming a public park and race course during British rule. The wider Ramna area also includes the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Dhaka Club. }} * {{see |name= Baldha Garden |wikidata= Q4850425 |lat= 23.716946 |long= 90.419398 |content= Established in 1909 by a Hindu zamindar, the Baldha Garden in Wari, Old Dhaka has a collection of 672 species of plants and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the country. }} * {{see |name= Hatirjheel |wikidata= Q15055383 |lat= 23.760652 |long= 90.408876 |content = Aregional modernist transport system in central Dhaka with numerous bridges, flyovers and viaducts over a huge natural lake. }} * {{see | name=Bangladesh National Zoo | alt=Dhaka Zoo | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.81218 | long=90.347105 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3350326 | content=The city's zoo has several Bengal tigers. Closed Sunday. }} * {{see |name= Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre (Dhaka Planetarium) |wikidata= Q4855003|lat= 23.764210 |long= 90.387747 |content= A state-of-the-art planetarium named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is near the Parliament in Dhaka/Central. }} ==Do== Visit the following famous places in Dhaka, see the 'Buildings' see above. ===Amusement parks=== There are a number of amusement parks in and around Dhaka City. * {{do |name= Shahbag Shishu Park |lat= 23.737091 |long= 90.397380 }} * {{do |name= Shyamoli Shishu Mela |lat= 23.773203 |long= 90.367825 }} * {{do |name= Fantasy Kingdom |lat= 23.935869 |long= 90.292056 }} * {{do |name= Nandan Park |lat= 24.030013 |long= 90.239837 }} ==Buy== If you go shopping ready to bargain then there are certainly bargains to be had among the bazars and markets of Dhaka. To get a feel for what things should cost in the local markets check prices in the Western-style fixed-price shops and then deduct 10%. * {{marker |type= buy |name= Bashundhara City Shopping Complex |lat= 23.750539 |long= 90.390573 }} or {{marker |type= buy |name= Jamuna Future Park |lat= 23.813406 |long= 90.422989 }}, two huge shopping centres, are best for hassle-free shopping, with more modern shops and other amenities you would expect to find in a shopping mall. * {{marker |type= buy | name=Banga Bazar |lat= 23.723239 |long= 90.405875 }}, located in the Gulistan area, just west of Motijheel, and {{marker |type= buy |name= Pallwell Super Market |lat= 23.736096 |long= 90.415245 }}, located in the Purana Paltan area, just beside Jonaki Cinema Hall, are good places to shop. Many items have only minor defects, but do not meet export requirements. * {{buy | name=Aarong | alt= | url=http://www.aarong.com/ | email= | address= | lat= 23.790038 | long= 90.410702 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular, well-known chain, with several outlets around Dhaka and one in London. It is owned by BRAC (the largest Development Organisation in the world) and sells handicrafts and clothing at moderately high prices. }} ==Eat== Dhaka has an enormous variety of food catering to all budgets. Old Dhaka is overflowing with cheap Bangladeshi food where a meal can cost from Tk 50. In the upscale areas such as Gulshan and Banani there are Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek and Mexican restaurants, and franchises such as Pizza Hut and KFC - all at prices that the majority can't afford. Reservations are usually not required in most restaurants. A lot of the Buffet-style restaurants in this area have Tk 250-400, fixed price menu. Local sweets (misti/mishti) like ''rasogollah'' and ''golap jam/pantuya/ledikeni'' are excellent, these are bite-sized soft milk curd balls dipped (drenched) in syrup, and come in white and red varieties. Shops throughout the town (and especially near Gulshan) sell imported condiments from Dubai, Europe, Malaysia and the USA at a premium. Imported chocolate is especially expensive - and usually not in the best condition as it gets melted and re-solidified daily in the tropical heat. Fresh is better. Be careful when buying food from street vendors as health and hygiene standards are not always top notch. Unlike Bangkok—street food in Dhaka is only for locals. Foreigners should stick to larger, organized (and unfortunately a little expensive) food outlets. In organized food outlets or in street stalls stick with more popular outlets where there are people inside or in line as that can indicate quality as the locals (and some travellers) and most likely to be clean and good eating. An empty restaurant or a lone food cart (with no customers) should be avoided as it's empty for a reason. ===Traditional food=== ====Dhakaiya Biryani==== [[File:BIRIYANI.JPG|thumb|Biriyani]] Traditional Dhakaiya spicy dish available in every corner of old Dhaka. Some famous biryani restaurants in old town are: [[File:Sukaruti.jpg|thumb|''Bakorkhani'']] * {{eat | name=Haji Biryani | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Biriyani | email= | address= | lat=23.717876 | long=90.407066 | directions= | phone=+880 1884887208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nanna Biryani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.722404 | long=90.395680 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=| content= }} ====Bakorkhani==== Bakorkhani or Bakharkhani is a traditional bakery item available in every corner of old town. ==Drink== There is a party network between the different expat clubs (Dutch Club, Canadian Club, Nordic Club, International Club, American Club, etc.) and some Bangladeshi clubs (Heritage, Privilege, etc.) These clubs usually require membership to enter, or befriend a member and have them sign you in. From there, you can purchase a book of tickets or a cash card and then use it to order your drinks. Although alcohol is most easily available at the international clubs and top hotels, there are quite a few local places to find a drink for the enterprising traveller. Local bars are to be found in most neighbourhoods but can be difficult to locate due to lack of advertising. Popular brands of beer (Heineken, Carlsberg, Tuborg, Foster's etc.) and major types of spirits are available at these places, and at much lower prices than at hotel bars. You can try: * {{drink |name= La Diplomat |address= Road 20, House number 7 |directions= near Gulshan 1 |lat= 23.781592 |long= 90.417803 |content= Don't expect to be rubbing shoulders with any French ambassadors, however. }} *'''The Dip''', like most other Bengali bars, is a smoke-filled darkened room where many of its patrons would rather not be recognized too easily. Definitely an experience, nonetheless. Beers cost upwards of Tk 150 and "tots," which are single ounce servings of gin, vodka or whisky, are available from Tk 70 (local brands) to Tk 200. Female patrons may feel slightly uncomfortable. * {{drink |name= H. Kabir and Company, Ltd. |phone= +88 2 988 1936-9 |lat= 23.777986 |long= 90.394962 |address = 12 Abbas Garden, New Airport Road, Mohakhali |hours= Sun-Thu 09:30-16:30 |directions = Go towards the flyover as if you were going to Banani, but instead of going on to the flyover, you take the second left after it begins. At the small sign labeled Abbas Garden, turn left. Tell your driver to wait while you purchase. |content= is a duty-free shop that is only permitted to sell alcohol to passport-bearing foreigners or their drivers who bring their passports in when they purchase. }} For other types of beverages: *{{drink | name=North End Coffee | alt= | url=http://northendcoffee.com | email= | address=Kha-47-1 Pragati Sarani, Shahzadpur, North Badda | lat=23.79098243 | long=90.41939287 | directions=Around the corner from US Embassy, across from Cambrian College and above the DBBL ATM | phone=+880 1741055597 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th Sa-M 08:00-21:00, F 14:00 to 21:00 | price=Cappuccino Tk 125 | content=Definitely the best coffee in Dhaka. With foreign ownership, an on-site coffee-roasting machine and huge sacks of coffee in the back, this is definitely the place to get your caffeine fix. Prices reasonable. No meals yet, just muffins and brownies. }} ==Sleep== There are a huge variety of options for accommodation in the city, varying from unkempt dormitory beds for only a few US dollars, to huge multinational hotels that have penthouses for thousands of US dollars per night. As of July 2016, there were 70 hotels in Dhaka. Larger, more expensive hotels in Dhaka include the following. * {{sleep | name= Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-dhaka.html | email= | address= 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.750129 | long= 90.394119 | directions= near Karwan Bazar | phone= +880 255028008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Le Méridien Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacmd-le-meridien-dhaka/ | email= | address= |79/A Commercial Area Airport Road | lat= 23.835993 | long= 90.417645 | directions= near the airport | phone= +880 9638900089 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= InterContinental Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachb/hoteldetail | email= | address= Minto Road, at Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue | lat= 23.741501 | long= 90.396476 | directions= Ramna | phone= +880 2 55663030 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Westin Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacwi-the-westin-dhaka/ | email= | address= Main Gulshan Avenue, Plot-01 Road 45 | lat= 23.793450 | long= 90.414808 | directions= Gulshan | phone= +880 29891988 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden | alt= | url= https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dhaka | email= | address= Airport Road | lat= 23.815966 | long= 90.409578 | directions= near Baridhara | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Amari Dhaka | alt= | url= https://www.amari.com/dhaka/special-offers | email= | address= Road No. 41, near Banani Bridge | lat= 23.790595 | long= 90.412671 | directions= Gulshan 2 | phone= +880 255059620 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Space Apartments | alt= | url= http://www.spaceapartments.com/ | email= | address= Corner of Road 57 and Road 59 | lat= 23.799317 | long= 90.409971 | directions= near Gulshan North Avenue, Gulshan | phone= +880 1617722301 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel | alt= | url= https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dacbr-renaissance-dhaka-gulshan-hotel/ | email= | address= |78 Gulshan Avenue | lat= 23.784363 | long= 90.417138 | directions= | phone= +880 9638200100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre | alt= | url= https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/dhaka/dachi/hoteldetail | email= | address= 23 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Avenue | lat= 23.754045 | long= 90.400228 | directions= Tejgaon | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-22 | content= }} ==Stay safe== If you happen to arrive at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at night, it is best to remain there until morning. While the chances of anything bad happening upon exit are somewhat low, incidents such as [http://www.wanderingearl.com/thank-you-to-the-militant-who-stole-my-car/ kidnappings by taxi drivers] are known to have happened to tourists who have tried to leave the airport in the small hours of the morning. Otherwise Dhaka isn't terribly unsafe, but as in any huge city you should keep aware of your surroundings and try not to walk around at night. People are generally friendly and ready to help. The chance of problems is low. If you must be out late at night, it best not to bring valuables with you. The safest mode for travel for a tourist is to hire a yellow cab. These can be rented for one trip or by the day. Be sure to write down the licence plate number. In case you feel unsafe or threatened by anyone, dial 999 to contact the emergency helpline. If riding on a rickshaw, keep your bags close to you, so that no one can grab them. The greatest danger probably comes from speeding buses and rickshaws. Keep well alert when walking along main roads. Occassionally, there are strikes, called ''hartals''. During these times, you should do your best to keep a low profile. Avoid ''any'' sort of large gatherings, even positive ones, during these times. == Stay healthy == '''Pollution''', like most other cities in the subcontinent, is high. It's not uncommon to see people with face masks on. At the very least, you should carry a handkerchief with you to cover your mouth and nose during rickshaw rides or particularly humid days. ==Connect== '''Internet''' is now widely available in all over Dhaka at Internet cafes hidden in the various shopping complexes - ask around. Tk 20-30 per hour. Many 5-star hotels and restaurants also give free WiFi. Be sure to ask employees for the password in case it's protected. Another one new restaurant in Mohakhali, opposite the East West University, named Newsroom Cafe - provides free Wi-Fi and Internet kiosks for their customers. Free Wi-Fi is also available in Kozmo Lounge situated in Dhanmondi. ==Cope== ===FM radio stations=== * Radio Foorti - 88.0&nbsp;MHz * Radio Amar - 88.4&nbsp;MHz * ABC Radio (Dhaka) - 89.2&nbsp;MHz * Radio Today - 89.6&nbsp;MHz * Bangladesh Betar (relays BBC World Service) - 100.0&nbsp;MHz ===Newspapers=== There are five local newspapers in English: * [http://thedailystar.net The Daily Star] * [http://www.dhakatribune.com/ Dhaka Tribune] * [http://www.newagebd.com/ New Age] * [http://www.theindependentbd.com/ The Independent] * [http://thefinancialexpress-bd.com/ The Financial Express] ===Embassies and consulates=== * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://bangladesh.embassy.gov.au/ | email=ahc.dhaka@dfat.gov.au | address=184 Gulshan Ave, Gulshan-2 | lat=23.8032 | long=90.411 | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 3105 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 1125 | hours=Su-Th 08:00-16:00 (lunch break 12:30-13:00) | price= | wikidata=Q23891496 | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=Road 142, Symphony Tower, Gulshan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 883 2266 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 881 3000 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://canadainternational.gc.ca/bangladesh/ | email= | address=House # 16A, Road # 48 Gulshan-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 7091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://bd.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb@bdmail.net | address=Plot 2 $ 4, Rd 3, Block-1, Baridara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 48 62 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823004 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://bangladesh.um.dk/ | email=dacamb@um.dk | address=Road 51, House 1, Gulshan 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2499, +880 2 882 1799 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3638 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 38 11 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 33 20 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885 35 21-24 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=Reliance Insurance Ltd, 11th Floor, 8 Rajuk Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 955 7220 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 956 3297 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | alt=High Commission of India | url=https://www.hcidhaka.gov.in | email=visahelp@hcidhaka.gov.in | address=Plot No. 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 988 93 39,+880 2 9888789-91 (Dhaka) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 00 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Republic of Korea | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 881 20 88-90 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8827759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=http://netherlandsembassydhaka.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8822715-18 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8823326 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url= | email=cosmos@citechco.net; ekhan@citechco.net, ekhan@singnet.com.sg | address=Cosmos Centre, 69/1, New Circular Road, Malibagh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 8312024, +880 2 9356522, +880 2 9351137 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 8314602 | hours= | price= | content=Honorary Consulate (Does not provide consular services. Instead, Romanian citizens in need of assistance should contact the embassy in [[New Delhi]], India or the embassy of another [[European Union]] member state.) }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 81 42 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 91 24-33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Dhaka/ | email=ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se | address=Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Plot No. 12, North Avenue, Gulshan 2, Dhaka-1212 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 55 66 8500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 9852032 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{Listing|name=Turkey|alt=|url=http://dhaka.emb.mfa.gov.tr|email=embassy.dhaka@mfa.gov.tr|address=House No: 7 Road No:2 Baridhara - Dhaka-1212|directions=|phone=+880 2 984 21 98, +880 2 984 35 36|tollfree=|fax=+880 2 984 38 73|hours=Su-Th 09:00 -13:00, 14:00-18:00 |price=|wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2017-09-26|content=}} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukinbangladesh.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email= | address=United Nations Rd, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 882 2705 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882 3437 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/ | email= | address=Diplomatic Enclave, Madani Ave, Baridhara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+880 2 885-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+880 2 882-3744 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * The Ashulia Lake - North of Dhaka * [[Bogra]] - 220&nbsp;km away from Dhaka, the capital of ancient Bangla * [[Comilla]] - World War Cemetery, Kotbari Baddha Bihar, BIRD, Salban Bihar * [[Cox's Bazar]] - World's longest sea beach. * [[Gopalgonj]] - birthplace of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman * Rejendrapur National Park — 40&nbsp;km north of Dhaka, vast (1,600 acres/640 ha) national recreational forest with much wildlife * [[Sundarbans]], Satkhira, 350&nbsp;km from Dhaka. * [[Sonargaon]] If you feel the need to escape and take a break from the chaos of Dhaka, Songargon, about 29&nbsp;km. from Dhaka offers you the chance to do just that. The town has a few worthwhile sights that are separated from one another and whilst going from sight to sight, you have the opportunity experience rural life and take in the less chaotic surroundings. *Hajiganj is another place of historical interest, situated about 10&nbsp;km from Mograpara bus stand. However, the above mentioned places usually take up most of the day and it is best to return to Dhaka before evening. Sonargaon and Hajiganj may be combined into a single day if one sets off very early from Dhaka. {{isPartOf|Dhaka Division}} {{geo|23.702|90.37|zoom=11}} {{usablecity}} d9rx8ezx94i2nkg2h45zrmjc6g5dkuk 0 9455 4492217 4440426 2022-07-29T09:41:26Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Riverbank, Sonargaon (Bangladesh) banner.jpg}} '''Dhaka Division''' is a region in [[Bangladesh]]. ==Cities== {{mapframe}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q330158}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dhaka]]|wikidata=Q1354}} — the frenzied, colourful capital of the nation * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dhamrai Upazila]]|wikidata=Q3345155}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Faridpur]]|wikidata=Q2561181}} — one of the oldest cities of Bangladesh * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gazipur]]|wikidata=Q2460416}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ghuradia]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gopalganj]]|wikidata=Q3345789}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Manikganj]]|wikidata=Q1925129}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Narayanganj]]|wikidata=Q1990163}} — river port that is a major trade centre of jute and textiles * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Palash]]|wikidata=Q4342499}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Savar]]|wikidata=Q23958347}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tangail]]|wikidata=Q2306321}} ==Other destinations== [[File:Idrakpur Fort Panorama.jpg|thumb|Idrakpur Fort Panorama]] * {{marker|type=listing|name=[[Idrakpur Fort]]|wikidata=Q13057196}} — Mughal fort * {{marker|type=listing|name=[[Chandpur]]|wikidata=Q16257679}} — water, water everywhere at confluence of Padma and Meghna Rivers * {{marker|type=listing|name=Char Atra|lat=23.361314|long=90.469557}} — a low-lying island in Ganges that totally floods during the monsoon * {{marker|type=listing|name=[[Sonarong Jora Moth]]|wikidata=Q7560807}} - Hindu site consisting of twin temples * {{marker|type=listing|name=[[Sonargaon]]|wikidata=Q3350313}} — former capital during the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] era, now filled with many old ruins and buildings ==Understand== Dhaka Division is often ignored by tourists who visit the country, but it has many hidden gems. ==Talk== Bengali is universally spoken, with English also being quite common in the larger towns and cities. ==Get in== [[Dhaka]] has the nation's largest international airport, which has air connections from numerous cities all over the world. The Dhaka Division can easily be reached by buses and trains from other areas of the country. There is also a land border with [[India]]. ==Get around== Dhaka is the logical base for any travel within the division. There are buses that will take you practically everywhere in the region. ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== A huge variety of food is available within the city of [[Dhaka]]. Local Bangladeshi cuisine is easily obtainable, along with Chinese, Thai, and other Asian cultures. Grilled chicken with paratha, along with naan are locally famous. ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== Dhaka Division has borders with every other division in Bangladesh. There is also a border with [[India]]. {{IsPartOf|Bangladesh}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|24.166666|90.416666|zoom=8}} tfe3tf3vu5xe0czhcgspkgizkua23i8 0 10105 4492067 4491232 2022-07-29T03:36:25Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride share wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dubrovnik D81 4076 (37941725314) (cropped).jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:Dubrovnik1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Old Harbour at Dubrovnik]] '''Dubrovnik''' is an old city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of [[Croatia]]. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Its population is about 43,000 in 2011. Dubrovnik is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" and is listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. [[File:Croatia - Dubrovnik.PNG|thumb|300px|right|Dubrovnik within Croatia]] ==Understand== The city of Dubrovnik (Latin: ''Ragusa'') was built on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages it became the only city-state in the Adriatic to rival [[Venice]]. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. Furthermore, Dubrovnik was one of the centres of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars. Today Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia's tourist cap, an elite destination, and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Just like many destinations in the Adriatic, it is much more expensive and tourism centered than other places in Croatia. It has managed to survive many centuries, with constant threats to its territory, particularly from the mighty [[Ottoman Empire]] and Venice. As early as the 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once said that "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and find it". Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favored the city. The late Pope John Paul II was a fan of Dubrovnik and was even made an honorary citizen. Of the 23 top luxury hotels in Croatia in 2010, 13 were in Dubrovnik. The city became famous for a new audience in the 2010s as one of the sets of the ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' television series. Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. A multitude of typical towns and excursions include: the Elaphiti Islands, the attractive town of [[Cavtat]], the Konavle valley, [[Mljet]] Island, [[Korčula]] Island, Ston and Peljesac Peninsula. The neighbouring towns of [[Kotor]] and Perast in [[Montenegro]] or [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] also make for intriguing day trips. * {{listing | name=Dubrovnik Travel Corner | url=http://www.dubrovnik-travelcorner.com/ | email=info@dubrovnik-travelcorner.com | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 40 | lat=42.658 | long=18.087 | directions= | phone=+385 20 492 313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: 08:00-22:00, winter: 09:00-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Commercial travel agency near the harbour. }} [[File:bokar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Bokar Fortress ]] ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Dubrovnik Airport | alt={{IATA|DBV}} | url=http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=42.561389 | long=18.268333 | directions=is about {{km|20}} to the south of the city. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dubrovnik Airport | image=Dubrovnik Airport pano.jpg | wikidata=Q1147000 | content= }} The following airlines operate flights to/from Dubrovnik Airport: '''Aer Lingus''' ([[Dublin]]-seasonal), '''Aeroflot''' ([[Moscow]] - seasonal), '''Air Serbia''' ([[Belgrade]]-seasonal), '''Austrian Airlines''' ([[Vienna]]), '''B&H Airlines''' ([[Sarajevo]]-seasonal), '''Bmibaby''' ([[East Midlands]]-seasonal), '''British Airways''' ([[London]]-Gatwick-seasonal), '''Croatia Airlines''' ([[Amsterdam]], [[Athens]], [[Belgrade]]-seasonal, [[Düsseldorf]], [[Frankfurt]], [[London]]-Gatwick, [[Munich]], [[Paris]]-Charles de Gaulle, [[Pula]], [[Rome]]-Fiumicino, [[Split]], [[Tel Aviv]], [[Vienna]], [[Zagreb]], [[Zürich]]), '''DanubeWings''' ([[Bratislava]]), '''EasyJet''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal), [[Geneva]]-seasonal, [[Liverpool]]-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal, [[Milan]]-Malpensa-seasonal, [[Paris]]-Orly-seasonal), '''Estonian Air''' ([[Tallinn]]), '''Finnair''' ([[Helsinki]]), '''Eurowings''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld, [[Cologne]]/[[Bonn]], [[Hamburg]]), '''Iberia Airlines''' ([[Madrid]]-seasonal), '''Iberia operated by Air Nostrum''' (Valencia-seasonal), '''Israir''' ([[Tel Aviv]] - seasonal), '''Jetairfly''' (Brussels-seasonal), '''Jet2.com''' ([[Belfast]]-seasonal, [[Edinburgh]]-seasonal, [[Leeds]]-seasonal, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Lufthansa''' ([[Munich]]), '''Luxair''' ([[Luxembourg]]), '''Norwegian Air Shuttle''' ([[Bergen]], [[Oslo]]-Gardermoen, [[Stavanger]], [[Stockholm]]-Arlanda, [[Trondheim]], [[Warsaw]]),'''Tarom''' ([[Bucharest]] - Henri Coanda, seasonal) '''Thomson Airways''' ([[London Gatwick]], [[London]]-Luton, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Turkish Airlines''' ([[Istanbul]]-seasonal), '''Vueling''' ([[Barcelona]]-seasonal), '''Wizzair''' ([[London]]-Luton-seasonal) The exact list of destinations and airlines, especially the low-cost ones, changes each year, but there is always a year-round service to/from [[Zagreb]] and seasonal scheduled and charter flights to/from many other airports in Europe. =====Airport bus transfers===== Croatia Airlines operates buses between the airport and the main bus station in Kantafig (45 kn, 45 min), which is 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Taxis from the airport to the centre will cost 320 kn. Going to the airport a bus aims to leave the main bus station 2 hr before each international flight, and costs 50 kn one-way and 80 kn return. Departure times are also displayed in the tourist information office at Pile Gate. The bus passes close to the Old Town en route to the airport and you can board this bus at the bus stop on Petra Kresimira 4 just above the Old Town, by the lower cable car station. Make sure you wave furiously otherwise the driver may not stop. ===By car=== The trip from Split along the coastal road (Jadranska magistrala or D8) is a beautiful scenic journey passing small, quaint villages and other tourist destinations. Just know that in the summer months the trip is likely to take several hours longer than anticipated. What looks like a short trip on a map can take six hours. A much faster way of simply getting from Split to Dubrovnik by car is to take the A1 highway to [[Ploče]] and then continue via [[Opuzen]] towards Dubrovnik. Traditionally, both routes to Dubrovnik required you to briefly cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the Pelješac Bridge bypassing B&H opened in July 2022. It spans from [[Komarna]] to the [[Pelješac]] peninsula and is slated to cut an hour off the drive time to Dubrovnik. Unusually for an expensive new megaproject, there are no plans to levy a toll on the bridge. The temporary downside of this option is the connecting roadworks on the peninsula haven't all finished, and so you'll partly be using narrower, older roads until you rejoin the D8 after [[Ston]]. If you choose to stay on the old D8 road (called M2 in [[Neum]]), you will need to cross two border checkpoints: from Croatia to B&H, and back into Croatia. B&H is outside the EU, so full customs and immigration checks are carried out and delays are common in summer. ===By bus=== The main bus station is in Kantafig, near Port Gruz and the Tudjman bridge, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Local bus 7 operates between this station and Babin kuk, and bus 1 serves Old Town. Direct buses run to/from [[Zagreb]] (205-234 kn, 11 hr, 7 daily), [[Korčula]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 1 daily), [[Mostar]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 2 daily), [[Orebic]] (100 kn, 2.5 hr, 1 daily), [[Rijeka]] (400 kn, 12 hr, 3 daily), [[Sarajevo]] (160 kn, 5 hr, 1 daily), [[Split]] (100-150 kn, 4.5 hr, 14 daily), [[Zadar]] (200 kn, 8 hr, 7 daily). In the high season, there is also a daily bus leaving at 11:00 going to the [[Montenegro]] cities of [[Herceg Novi]], [[Bar]], [[Kotor]], and [[Budva]]. And at 15:00 to [[Prijedor]] and [[Banja Luka]] (10 hr) in Bosnia. A one-way trip to Budva costs 128 kn or €10. The return tickets are much cheaper and advisable, just look out for the choice of the bus company. When coming by bus from Split or cities further north, police officers may board the bus and you may be asked for a valid identity document when crossing the [[Neum]] corridor which belongs to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. While the bus companies list trip duration of approx. 4 hr, be prepared for a ride of closer to 5.5-6 hr, including two lots of border checks. For the best views, sit on the side of the bus facing the sea; from [[Split]] and Bosnia-Herzegovina this is on the right, and from Montenegro and the airport this is on the left. A departure listing for the international bus station is available at the [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/ website of the city bus operator]. Further details can be found [http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/dubrovnik_6_1.aspx online]. On all intercity buses you pay a separate fee of €2 or 10 kn to the driver for luggage. So keep some change ready. ===By boat=== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Fort św. Jana.jpg|thumb|St. John Fortress]] =====Cruise ships===== *Many cruise ships come to this port of call, typically docking at the [http://www.portdubrovnik.hr/?lan=en&action=port_dubrovnik&kat=101&pdl=101 Port of Dubrovnik] (Port Gruz) across from the main bus station, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the walled old town. The easiest and cheapest way to get from the main bus station to the Old Town is by using the local buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. Some cruise ships anchor offshore just east of the Old Town and tender the passengers directly into the Old Port. In 2010 over 900,000 cruise ship passengers visited Dubrovnik. =====Ferries===== =====Jadrolinija===== * '''From [[Rijeka]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] Ferries run up and down the coast. Calling at [[Split]], [[Stari Grad]], [[Korčula]] and [[Sobra]] on the way. Journey time is up to 20 hr, so consider getting a cabin. The restaurant serves up some decent food at surprisingly reasonable prices, but the 23% tax is not included on the menu. While the journey is scenic there is nothing in the way of entertainment. Come prepared with a good book or just sit on the deck and watch the Adriatic Sea go by. This is more than enough entertainment for an afternoon. * '''From [[Bari]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] in Italy. The dull engine vibration or the swaying of the boat from high winds are likely to keep you awake. Cabins are strongly recommended. Although you can sit comfortably enough inside with the cheaper deck pass, interior temperature is 16⁰C or below and makes for a chilly night even in the height of summer. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|42.6406|18.1089|zoom=15|name=Map of the Dubrovnik Old Town}} [[File:DubrovnikStradun2008.jpg|thumb|Stradun]] The Old Town can be comparatively difficult to navigate on first appearances, as it really is a warren of little streets. There are however signs at the entrances to many of these streets advertising what businesses, shops, restaurants and accommodation are to be found in that direction. Some of these signs appear to be either intentionally misleading or woefully out of date. For example, there is no office of any bus company within the Old Town, despite what the signs may say. The city is completely pedestrianised and easily small enough to get around on foot, some of the streets are a little steep though. ===By sea taxi=== The sea taxis (like a motorboat) operate from the bay area, and go to the castle, they accommodate about 3-4 people and are a generally good option. Not expensive, but not cheap either. Still, it's a worthwhile choice for families. ===By public transit=== If you are not staying in Old Town, it's relatively simple get there by bus, as just about every one leads to the Old Town. However, it might be advisable to get a timetable [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/] just in case. It costs 12 kn for tickets bought at any kiosk, or 15 kn bought on the bus; ticket valid for 1 hr. At selected kiosks (including the international bus station) you can purchase a day pass for 30 kn. This pass is valid for 24 hr of unlimited travel on the city bus network, starting from the first validation. The easiest way to get from the Main Bus Station to the Old Town is by using the (mostly modern and air-con equipped) buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. These buses can be boarded from the bus stop just outside the Main Bus Station. Apart from this, there is another bus service which comes inside the bus station and drops you directly at the Old Town. Schedules are available at the information counter of the Main Bus Station. Buses in Dubrovnik are operated by ''Libertas'' and a map of the bus network can be found in their [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/mreza-linija/ website]. === By ride share === * {{Listing|name=Bolt|url=https://bolt.eu/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ===Car rental=== *{{listing | name=A Marker Car Rental | alt=Airport Shuttle Service Dubrovnik | url=http://www.carhiredubrovnik.com | email=info@carhiredubrovnik.com | address=Svetog Djurdja 6-Pile Gate-Old Town | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 739 75 45 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 418 730 | hours= | price=From €32 per day | content=Airport transfers, car, motorbike and scooter rental. }} *{{listing | name=Kompas Rent a Car | url= | email=reservations@kompasrent.hr | address=Kardinala Stepinca 52 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 436 541 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 436 571 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=EasyRent | url=http://www.dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | email=info@dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | address=Uz glavicu 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 98 1952 114 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 773 953 | hours= | price= | content=Cars from €22 per day. }} * ==See== Dubrovnik was heavily bombed in late 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence (part of a series of wars in the region). Almost all of the damage has been repaired; however, if you look closely around the old town, mortar damage in the cobblestone streets and bullet marks in the stone houses are visible. ===Old Town=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Roland's Column | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641 | long=18.1103 | directions=in front of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3442751 | content=A slender stone flag staff of the legendary knight. Also known as Orlando's Column. Ever since its foundation in 1950, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival is opened by raising a flag carrying the city's motto ''Libertus'' on Orlando's staff. }} *{{see | name=Bell Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640992 | long=18.1107 | directions=after the Ploče entrance to the city | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509014 | content=On top of the tower are the famous 'Zelenci' (The Green Ones), bronze statues which strike the gigantic bell every hour. They have been replaced with copies and the originals are in the atrium of the Sponza Palace. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Sponza Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6411 | long=18.1106 | directions=West of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=20 kn | wikidata=Q2986276 | content=Gothic Renaissance palace, one of the few buildings that has maintained its form from before the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. Hosts historic archives. Memorial room of defenders. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Rector's Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat=42.640278 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2497590 | content=The former palace of the Major Council houses a museum dedicated to the city's history. }} *{{see | name=War Photo Limited | url= | email= | address=Antuninska 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price= | content=An exhibition centre of war and conflict photography. Exhibits change during the season. Stunning images by world renowned photo journalists. }} *{{see | name=Pile Gate | alt=Vrata od Pila | url= | email= | address=at the western end of the Placa Thoroughfare (Stradun) | lat=42.641761 | long=18.106854 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509061 | content=A convenient starting place for your stroll through the Old Town is the Pile Gate. Before entering the Old Town, Fort Lovrjenac, the first among many sites worth seeing in Dubrovnik, provides a good view of the Old Town and its wall. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Placa Stradun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1081 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1818100 | content=The Stradun (Placa) is the central street of the city of Dubrovnik and is the place where the old city comes to life. During the day, explore the shades of the perpendicular streets and alleys on its sides, and during the night, take walks up and down the Stradun with an ice-cream in hand. The uniform Baroque architecture of the houses in Placa, with shops on the street level and their 'knee-like' entrances, got its present-day form in the restoration of the City taking place after the disastrous earthquake in 1667, when a large number of luxurious Gothic and Renaissance palaces had been destroyed. The architectural design of Placa reveals effective solutions and the business sense of the Dubrovnik Republic in those difficult times. Today, Placa is still the shopping centre and venue of major events. }} *{{see | name=Big Onofrio's Fountain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641528 | long=18.107222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2624621 | content=In the western (Pile) entrance of the old town, The fountain stairs are nowadays a favourite meeting place for local youth and where both the tourists and pigeons take rest and refresh themselves with cool water. }} *{{see | name=Old Port | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The eastern part of the Old Town of Dubrovnik; some cruise ship passengers are tendered to the Old Port. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Fort Lovrijenac | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640731 | long=18.104412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:30 | price=30 kn, or free by showing your City Walls ticket | wikidata=Q3396134 | content=The monumental fort rises above 37 m high rock. It changed roles in the course of history. The main purpose of its construction was defence, and the main idea was to protect the freedom of Dubrovnik. Not much remains in the way of historical artefacts but the fort gives spectacular views back upon the walled city. }} *{{see | name=Aquarium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=30 kn | content= }} ===City walls=== Walk on the walls around the old town, great views. It is highly recommended to visit the walls during the early morning hours or the late afternoon hours during mid-summer months as it can become hot. Dubrovnik is surrounded by City Walls which are 2&nbsp;km long and for which it is famous all around the world. Through the history City Walls were protection from the enemy, today Dubrovnik City Walls brings the visitors from the whole world who want to see this city- museum. There are 3 entrances to the City Walls: on Stradun by the Pile gate, by fort Saint John’s and at the Custom’s House gate. Within the City Walls you will see Fort Minceta and Fort St. John’s on the south-eastern side. Also, within the City Walls are Fort Lawrence at Pile and Fort Revelin at Ploce. The main entrance to the City Walls is by the Inner Pile Gates. Minceta Fort is one of the most beautiful cultural attractions in Dubrovnik. It is situated on the northwest side of the city inside the City Walls. It was built according to the design of Renaissance builder Juraj Dalmatinac. St. Luke’s Tower you can see walking along the landward side of City Walls up to Ploce Gate. St. Luke’s Tower has protected the entrance to the Dubrovnik harbour throughout the history of the city. St John’s Fort was constructed in 16th century and it is really worth of visiting- on its ground floor you can visit the Aquarium, and on first and second floor you can visit Maritime Museum. (more about it at the end of the page). Bokar Fort is situated on the seaward of City Walls. It was designed by Florentine architect Michelozzi in the 15th century. Hours: 08:00-19:30 summer, 10:00-15:00 winter, daily. Entrance fee to the walls: 200 kn for adults, 50 kn for children and 50 kn for students with a valid student card. ===Churches=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Franciscan Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat=42.641800 | long=18.107800 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 410 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509032 | content=This beautiful monastery with Baroque Church, houses a Romanesque cloister and the third oldest pharmacy in the world. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat=42.64 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-20:00, Su 11:00-17:30 | price= | wikidata=Q584428 | content=This impressive building is in the Poljana Marin Držić. Supposedly, the original church was built with money donated by Richard the Lionhearted who survived shipwreck on his way home from the Third Crusade. The current Roman Baroque cathedral dates from the 18th century. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Church of Saint Blaise | alt=Crkva Svetog Vlaha | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640556 | long=18.110278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2986286 | content=Baroque Church dedicated to the city's patron saint. }} [[File:Interior de l'església de Sant Ignasi, Dubrovnik.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Inside the Church of St. Ignatius]] *{{see | name=Church of St. Ignatius and the Jesuit College | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.639503 | long=18.109356 | directions=On an elevated square close to the southern edge of the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Mass held in English daily at 11:00 in the summer | price= | wikidata=Q682758 | content=Ornate Jesuit church, approached via a romantic baroque staircase modelled on the Spanish Steps in Rome (1738). Built between 1667 and 1725 by architect Ignazzio Pozzo, and like most Jesuit churches of the period was modelled on the Gesù in Rome, the mother church of the Jesuits. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641583 | long=18.111439 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509039 | content=This is an exceptionally valuable historic complex, which, besides its religious purpose, also represents the important artistic treasury of ancient Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Church of St. Sebastian | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=by the Ploče gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=15th-century church built by the Ploče gate since St. Sebastian is the saint protector against plague. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Serbian Orthodox Church and Museum of Icons | alt=Pravoslavna crkva i Muzej ikona | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Church admission: free; Museum admission 5-10 kn | content=Built from 1865-1877, stands behind impressive wrought iron gates. Houses a number of icons, mainly Byzantine and Cretan. Museum next to church has extensive icon collection. }} ===Museums=== Some museums offer a discount ticket if you visit more than one museum. For example its 40 kn for the Rectors Palace, 45 kn for Rectors Palace and Ethnographic museum, and 50 kn for Rectors Palace, Ethnographic museum and Maritime museum. You can use these tickets on multiple days. *{{listing | type=see | name=Bukovac House | alt=Kuća Bukovac | url=http://www.kuca-bukovac.hr/ | email= | address=Bukovčeva 5, Cavtat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 478 646 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 09:00 - 13:00, 16:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 | price= | content=Includes works by Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922), one of the most famous modern Croatian painters. Part of the house is devoted to exhibitions of works by young artists. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Dubrovnik Natural History Museum | alt=Prirodoslovni muzej | url= | email= | address=Androvićeva 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 888 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q15547215 | content=The collection of 100 year-old taxidermy specimens dates back to 1872 and may not appeal to everyone. }} *{{see | name=Franciscan Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=30 kn | content=Houses artifacts from one of the world's oldest pharmacies. }} *{{see | name=Sigurata Convent Museum | url= | email= | address=Od Sigurate 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 467 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Upon request | price=10 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Synagogue and Jewish Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Zudioska 5 | lat=42.650556 | long=18.091389 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 028 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata=Q2750095 | content=This synagogue built by Sephardic Jews is supposed to be the second-oldest still in use synagogue in Europe today. A permanent Jewish community here was founded at the end of the 15th century following the expulsions from Portugal and Spain. The Jewish Ghetto was established in 1546 on Jewish Street in the old town of Dubrovnik. The community flourished and included respected doctors, merchants and state representatives. Jews in Dubrovnik enjoyed relative freedom, but there were some restrictions on their activities at certain points in history. The synagogue is tiny and delightful, with heavy velvet drapes and a richly painted, midnight blue ceiling. The museum contains valuable menorahs and Torah scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish community in Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Sv. Domina 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 423 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= 20 kn | content=Paintings and artifacts from Dubrovnik's past. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Sponza Palace Museum | alt=Museum of the State Archives | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=20 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Rector's Palace Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Artifacts, paintings and furniture dating from the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. }} *{{see | name=The Treasury of Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=15 kn | content=The Treasury has 138 reliquaries which are carried around the city during the Feast of St Blaise. }} *{{see | name=Maritime Museum | alt= | url=http://dumus.hr/en/maritime-museum/ | email= | address=In St. John Fortress | lat=42.6398 | long=18.1122 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 904 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | wikidata=Q12640048 | content=Considering how vital sailing and shipbuilding were to the growth of the Dubrovnik Republic, this is one of the city’s most important museums. }} *{{see | name=Home of Marin Držić | url= | email= | address=Široka 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 420 490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-13:00 and by appointment | price= | content=Memorial house of Marin Držić, a famous 16th-century Croatian playwright from Dubrovnik. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Ethnographic Museum | alt=Rupe Granary | url= | email= | address=Od Rupa 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 013 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Built in 1590, this is a fascinating building, and the exhibits showcase the economic, cultural and spiritual development of Dubrovnik. The folk costumes and textiles give the best flavour of the region where folk culture is still celebrated. }} ===Beaches=== [[File:DubrovnikBeach.jpg|thumb|200px|Banje Beach and the Old Town]] *{{see | name=Lapad Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A car-free, sandy beach area on the Lapad Peninsula, approximately 3.5 km from the old town, where you can relax in the shade of the numerous trees. At the end of a long pedestrianised street full of café bars and restaurants you will see many popular pebble beaches known as Lapad beaches. These beaches are really beautiful and well used. Lapad is definitely one of the most beautiful parts of Dubrovnik and you really must visit it. If you take the headland path to the right hand side of Lapad beach, as you look at the Adriatic, you can walk along a charming little coast path with small concrete 'beaches' and ladders into the sea. These were put in during the Tito era and are ideal for one or two sunbathers. Walking further along is an excellent local fish restaurant - ideal for ending the day. The walk back is not particularly well lit, but perfectly safe. }} *{{see | name=Banje Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well-located pebble beach. There's a concessioned part with an entrance fee, but also a public part which is always livelier and more relaxed. Great way to beat the heat in the middle of the town. Amazing view to city walls, Old Town Dubrovnik and the island of Lokrum. Beach volleyball, mini football or water polo. You can also enjoy lying on deck chair and having a drink. }} ===Other=== * '''Stradun'''. Take a walk and enjoy a drink at a cafe on the main thoroughfare of the old town. *'''Mount Srđ''', For a great view of the city. There is a fortress on top which contains a small museum describing its history. There are several ways up: ** '''Walk up''' the winding footpath to the fortress and large cross on the hilltop 400 m above Dubrovnik. Walking up from the old town takes about 90 min. The path is quite rocky so use suitable footwear. **Take the new renovated '''cable car''' and you will get from Down station to Mountain Srđ in less than 4 min. Round trip ticket 170 kn. **Go by '''car''' via Bosanka village. Follow Jadranska cesta (D8) towards Mlini and drive past Dubrovnik. Turn left to Bosanka village and follow the road up the hill. * Visit the '''Fortress Lovrijenac'''. It was an essential fortification for defence of the city from both ground and sea attacks. In order to prevent mutiny by the commander of the fortress, the walls facing the city are only 60&nbsp;cm thick compared to those exposed to enemy fire which were 12 m thick. Above the entrance to the fortress is an inscription that says "Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro" which translates to "Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world". ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Dubrovnik}} [[File:Dubrovnik view from ocean.jpg|thumb|300px|right|View of the City]] *{{do | name=Cliff Jumping @ Cafe Buža | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=See listing for Cafe Buža in the Drinks section. }} *{{do | name=Lazareti | url=http://www.arl.hr | email=arl@du.htnet.hr | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=Ploce, just out side of the east entrance to the Old town | phone=+385 20 324 633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old quarantine hospital serves as a cultural centre for concerts, exhibitions, workshops, theater, film, night clubs and literature. The concert hall/bar is a very cozy place with a decent sound system. Gallery Galeriya Tutunplok is open daily 12:00-21:00. Films and theater showings range from 20-40 kn Concerts cost 40-100 kn. A nightclub is open here from 10:00-16:00 and will cost you about 30 kn. Gathers a mostly alternative crowd. }} *{{do | name=imad hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Za Karmenom 1 | lat=42.639691 | long=18.112641 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=for free | price= | content=Swim in the Adriatic Sea below the old wall. In the harbour of the old town, go all around (right) along the wall, beyond the aquarium and there is a pier and some rocks where you can cool down on a hot summer day. Avoid stepping on sea urchins, which are commonly found on rocks in the sea water around Dubrovnik, especially if you are wearing no shoes. These are mostly found in clear water and are easy to spot. }} ===Sailing and boat trips=== Dubrovnik is an excellent starting point for exploring southern Adriatic coast primarily Elaphite islands, Korčula, Pelješac and Mljet. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Dubrovnik. Majority of them operate from ACI marina Dubrovnik (42°40,3’ N 18°07,6’ E) which is based in Komolac about 2 nautical miles away from the entrance to the port Gruz, and 6 km away from the old town. It is open throughout the whole year. *[http://www.ayachtcharterdubrovnik.com '''AYachtCharterDubrovnik.com'''] operates from Komolac and offers a unique selection of yachts and other type of sailboats great for a family vacation. Dubrovnik is characterized by Mediterranean climate and generally light NW winds, making a yacht charter holiday very popular with couples with younger children and less experienced skippers and crews. A strong north wind known as the Bora is more usual during autumn and winter. When you charter a yacht through charter agency and arrive to designated marina there are a few things that need to be done. The most important thing is the yacht check-in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out. After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the grocery shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without anything to eat or drink. You can do the shopping in a marina however the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. :*'''Marina in Dubrovnik''', [http://www.velmundi.com/marinas/dubrovnik-9/]. The only marina in Dubrovnik (formally in Komolac city) designed for sailing yachts and touristic catamarans, which start cruises in Dubrovnik. It is about 5 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik, in Rijeka Dubrovacka. :*'''In Jam Yacht Supply''', [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/]. Online provisioning catalog where you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance and everything you order awaits for you in the marina. This is convenient because it takes the load of you and the things you must do when you arrive at the marina for your sailing holiday. * '''Lokrum''', Take a ferry to the Island of Lokrum which houses a monastery, a fort with great views of Dubrovnik, botanical gardens and a naturist beach. Preserved as a ''nature park'' this small island is reachable in 10 min in boat-time from the old city port. It offers unparalleled serenity, beauty and peace. ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Dubrovnik Summer Festival | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnik-festival.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Music and theatre festival held since 1949 from 10 July to 25 August. Famous nationwide for its exquisite selection of drama, plays and concert of chamber music with more than 2,000 artists from 30 countries during 47 days of festival. Be sure to book in advance and don't miss a chance to see some of the open-air performances. }} ===Cable car=== *{{do | name=Dubrovnik Cable Car | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikcablecar.com/ | email= | address=Petra Krešimira 4. bb, 20000 Dubrovnik | lat= | long= | directions=The easiest way to come to the cable car is from the Old Town of Dubrovnik. On the northern side of the town there is Buža Street which leads you towards the exit from the city walls. From there you need to keep climbing towards the fireman station. Once you are at the fireman station, you need to cross the street on your right hand side and keep going straight. After few moments you will see cable car station on your right hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=120 kn round trip | content=The original cable car was bombed during the conflicts and closed in 1991. It reopened to the public for the first time on 10 July 2010. The view of the Old City will rival that found on any postcard. There is a small shop at the top and Restaurant Panorama with new outside terraces, restaurant with best view. Directions to the Cable Car are difficult to find in the Old City. }} ==Buy== [[File:Dubrovnik shops.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A lane with tourist shops in Dubrovnik]] There are many local artisans who specialize in domestic crafts. Popular purchases include: handmade tablecloths, linens and napkins. Many merchants claim that the necktie was invented in Croatia. Another local speciality is little dolls dressed in local garb. The '''Pharmacy''', at the Franciscan Monastery creates hand creams and other toiletries based on ancient recipes. The pharmacy is one of the oldest in this part of Europe. It has been operating from the time of its foundation to the present day. While wandering around the Old Town, you will come across many shops that sell Croatian goods such as wine and textiles. If you have transport there is a Lidl (German discount supermarket) 5&nbsp;km east of the Old Town near the village of Čibača; this is where the locals shop to avoid steep Dubrovnik prices. *{{buy | name=Clara Stones Jewellery Store | url= | email= | address=Naljeskoviceva 8 | lat= | long= | directions=5th street to the left of Stradun if you go from Pile Gate | phone=+385 20 321706 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unique handmade Adriatic coral, pearl and gems jewellery with certificates of authenticity. }} * You're probably aware of the 2011-2019 TV fantasy series called ''Game of Thrones''. GOT is everywhere in Dubrovnik, and is believed to have added significantly to tourist congestion. ===Bicycle parts and service=== Somewhat surprisingly, some car parts shops in the Dubrovnik area sell bicycles; they are easy to notice, as new bikes are standing outside in front of the shop. These shops may also carry some bicycle accessories and spare parts, but they don't do any bicycle repair. As of 2014, there was no dedicated bicycle shop in town; there was one person (Tonći Kera, see below) who works as a bicycle mechanic in his spare time, in a shed next to his apartment building, while having a day job elsewhere. *{{buy | name=Tonći Kera, meštar za bicikle | url= | email= | address=P. Zoranića 1 | lat= | long= | directions=ask at the garage | phone=+385 20 436-776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is not a regular bicycle repair shop, however the operator of this local garage offers a service. }} ==Eat== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Pałac Sponza (01).jpg|thumb|Sponza Palace (''Palača Sponza'')]] There is a wide range of restaurants in the Old Town, mostly offering a very similar menu of local seafood and some meat dishes. The cuisine may not be very imaginative, but it is usually of good quality and very fresh. Restaurants can be crudely separated into (slightly) cheaper tourist-trap places, and more expensive but first class gastronomic restaurants. There are a few pizzerias, mostly wood-fired and quite acceptable. The Kraš chocolate sold at stores is delicious. Dubrovnik, more so than the rest of Croatia, is well aware of its status as a tourist hot-spot. Rents for restaurant premises are high and consequently the prices on the menus reflect this. Note that in the off peak season of November–March nearly all the top-end restaurants close, leaving only a handful of desperate tourist trap enterprises operating and still charging high prices. You can however still eat well and discounts can be negotiated. Dubrovnik cuisine is characteristically not very spicy and is famous for traditionalism. Many popular meals are characteristic of Dubrovnik such as zelena menestra (it is the name for many sorts of cabbages and other vegetables with meat), the meat dish pašticada and the famous caramel-based dessert dubrovačka rozata. Since Dubrovnik restaurants are quite popular, many mid-range and high-end establishments provide the option of online reservation. English-language menus are found everywhere. ===Budget=== Groceries to prepare your own meals can be bought at {{eat | name=Zoro | url= | email= | address=Ulica od Puča 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in the heart of Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-23:00 | price= | content= }}. ====In the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Barba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Boškovićeva ul. 5 | lat=42.6414454 | long=18.1099842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Buffet Škola | alt= | url= | email= | address=Antuninska ul. 1 | lat=42.6414763 | long=18.1086388 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Tabasco | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hvarska ul. 48 | lat=42.6425163 | long=18.1114206 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} *{{eat | name=Zlatno Zrno Pekarnica (Bakery) | url= | email= | address=Petra Kresimira | lat= | long= | directions=outside the city walls near the fire station | phone=+385 20 412153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Nice patisserie and bakery that stays open late. Expensive, but cheaper than those within the city walls. }} ====Near the Pemo Hypermarket==== *{{listing | type=eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url=http://pizzeria-la-luna-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Andrije Hebranga 60 | lat=42.6540606 | long= 18.0918482 | directions= | phone=+385 20 419 736 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=45 kn/medium pizza | content=Large portions. Really good pizza with fresh ingredients. Best to have a medium pizza for 1 person or large if you are really hungry; a large can be split in half for not that hungry couples. Only pizza is served before 17:00, for pasta or other dishes you will have to wait until 17:00. }} * {{eat | name=Konoba Fortuna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. dr. Ante Starčevića 89 | lat=42.6515175 | long=18.0890908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Konoba Tabak | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vukovarska ul. 34 | lat=42.6522479 | long= 18.0923692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6540566 | long= 18.0918451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Around the Forest Park Velika and Mala Petka==== * {{eat | name= Pizzeria Asterix & Obelix| alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Žrtava s Dakse 18 | lat=42.6533909 | long=18.0755980 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Lokanda Peskarija | url= | email= | address=Na ponti bb | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Traditional Dalmatian appetizers and meals, you get your meal in a large black fisherman's style pot. }} *{{eat | name=Mea Culpa | url= | email= | address=Široka Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=70 kn/pizza+bottle of water | content=One of the best pizzerias on what is becoming a 'pizza street'. Go for pizza or a coffee and brandy and exchange banter with the staff. }} *{{eat | name=Nishta | url=http://www.nishtarestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Prijeko 30 | lat= | long= | directions=At the top of the first set of stairs on Palmotićeva, which is the 3rd street on the left when walking from Pile gate | phone=+385 92 218 8612 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Dubrovnik's only vegetarian restaurant, with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request. }} *{{eat | name=Poklisar | url= | email= | address=Od Ribarnica 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the old harbour | phone=+385 20 322176 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Limited but good menu, including pizza and some very enjoyable live piano music. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzeria Scala | url=http://www.pizzeria-scala.com | email= | address=Mata Vodopića 3 | lat= | long= | directions=near Tommy's supermarket | phone= +385 91 412-5110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-24:00 | price=40 kn for a normal 30 cm pizza; 50-80 kn for delicious Mexican food/specialities | content= A very nice pizzeria between Lapad and Babin Kuk with good pizza and very good Mexican food/specialities. }} *{{eat | name=Spaghetteria Toni | url= | email= | address=Nikole Bozidarevica 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323-134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A small Italian-style restaurant in the old town with outdoor seating providing a wide variety of pasta. }} *{{eat | name=Lady Pi-Pi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=from Pile Gate second street on left right at the top of the steps | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit= | content=Worth the climb for magnificent views over the old town from the restaurants' terrace and presumably taking its name from an ancient water feature just outside the restaurant (not for the prudish). Grilled fish with vegetables 110 kn, grilled chicken with fries about 70 kn, salads, etc. Be prepared to wait for a table with a terrace view as is very popular with locals - alternatively arrive before 20:00 to avoid the busiest times. Beware of wasps. }} [[File:Dubrovnik Cafe.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Street dining in Dubrovnik]] *{{eat | name=Arka | url= | email= | address=Gundulićeva poljana | lat= | long= | directions=in the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dalmatian cuisine in an excellent location. Has some good vegetarian options. The baked moussaka especially is worth a try. }} *{{eat | name=Domino Steak House | url= | email= | address=Od Domina 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 103 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best for a variety of ways of serving steak. Also serves traditional Dalmatian fare. }} *{{listing | type=eat | name=Dubravka 1836 | alt= | url=https://www.nautikarestaurants.com/dubravka-restaurant-cafe/ | email= | address=Brsalje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Pile Gate, Brsalje Sq at entrance to the Old Town. | phone=+385 20 426 319 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Pizza 60 kn, mains 70-160 kn, dessert 30 kn | content=Variety of pizzas, meat and seafood dishes, quality domestic and foreign wines, cocktails, homemade ice cream and desserts. }} *{{eat | name=Konoba Atlantic | url= | email= | address=Kardinala Stepinca 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 726 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty Italian food and inexpensive wine. Try the lobster and prawn ravioli. }} * {{eat | name=Marco Polo | url=http://www.marcopolo-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Lucarica 6 | lat= | long= | directions=near St. Blaise church | phone=+385 99 801 45 66 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-24:00 | price= | content=Good traditional food served in a small outdoor courtyard. Really nice restaurant with different types of food. }} *{{eat | name=Proto | url= | email= | address=Široka Ulica | lat= | long= | directions=Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good seafood. }} *{{eat | name=Taj Mahal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=within the old city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a variety of Bosnian and Eastern cuisine such as Cevapcici u lepinji, baklava and tufahi. The wait can be quite long, and vegetarian options are often sold out. }} * {{eat | name=Gil's Little Bistro | alt=formerly on Sv Dominika | url= | email= | address=Petilovrijenci 4 | lat= | long= | directions=midway along old town Stradun | phone=+385 20 321 168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Friendly place for a mid-town meal. }} === Splurge === *{{eat | name=Nautika | url=http://www.esculap-teo.hr/restaurant_nautika.html | email= | address=Brsalje 3 | lat= | long= | directions=just outside the Pile gate to the Old City, on the waterfront | phone=+385 20 44 25 26 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Try the €17 "Mediterranean Lunch" special; otherwise start at 200 kn | content=Great views of the sea and Old City. Pay attention to the menu prices which switch from kuna to euro throughout. }} *{{eat | name=Porat Restaurant & Terrace | alt=Restaurant in Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik hotel | url=http://www.hilton.co.uk/dubrovnik | email= | address=Marijana Blazica 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320-320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spacious terrace, just outside the Pile gate. Offers international and Croatian cuisine. }} ==Drink== [[File:Casco viejo de Dubrovnik, Croacia, 2014-04-14, DD 04.JPG|thumb|Old City of Dubrovnik]] The most popular hard alcohol in Croatia is home made ''rakija''. This is a very strong distilled drink made from a variety of fruits. Examples include ''šljivovica'', made from plums, ''loza'', made from grapes, and ''orahovica'', made with walnuts. All are quite strong. There are many excellent local wines from both the Pelješac Peninsula and Konavle and it is often less expensive than soft drinks like Coca Cola. However, be careful when purchasing wine from unlicensed dealers. Though the price is very attractive with some being as low as 10 kn or €1.5 per litre it can sometimes be of low quality. Croatian beer is also good and popular, though none is made in the Dubrovnik region. ===Cafes=== There are numerous cafes throughout the Old Town and the entire city with prices varying according to the location (particularly, those located on the Stradun are by far the most expensive but you are paying for the ambiance and people-watching as well). Most cafes serve a wide variety of drinks all day. ===Bars=== Walk towards the sea from Stradun near the Ploce gate, and you'll hit a tiny square with outdoor seating by 4 or 5 different pubs, with live music playing, and large cocktail pitchers with very low alcohol content. *{{drink | name=Cafe Buža |alt=| url= | email= | address=Iza Mura | lat= | long= | directions=Follow a sign that says ‘cold drinks’ and enter through a hole in the wall on the south side of the Old Town. Just wander up the stairs (on the right side of Stradun coming from Pile gate), until you hit the city walls, and then walk all the way down. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Higher price range |lastedit=2018-02-26| content=The tables and chairs are set out on the side of the cliff and the beers are served in bottles and plastic cups. You can sunbathe on the rocks or do some cliff-diving but do watch for rocks below. This is lovely in the evening, when the sun is setting and you gaze over at island of Lokrum. Eclectic chilled out music plays unobtrusively in the background. There isn’t much in the way of shelter apart from some palm leaves so Buža won’t open in bad weather. }} *{{drink | name=Casablanca | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On one of the streets to the left of Stradun walking from the Pile gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Look for flashing red and blue lights. This is an interesting, slightly bizarre bar with seating outside on the city stairs, techno music, and may have erotic dancing. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=D'vino Wine Bar | alt= | url=https://www.dvino.net/ | email= | address=Palmoticeva 4a | lat= | long= | directions=Coming from Pile Gate they are on the third street off of Stradun on the left. | phone=+385 20 321 223 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A selection of over 100 fine domestic and imported wine available by the glass, bottle, and in tasting servings. Largest selection of wines by the glass in Dubrovnik with a very intimate, romantic atmosphere, which is a change of pace from other bars in the city. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=NoneNina | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred Dvorom 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 333 0601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Chill music fills this lounge bar at night, making it a great place to unwind after a full day of sightseeing. }} * {{drink | name=Troubadour | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bunićeva poljana 2 | lat=42.64006 | long=18.11020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A popular bar/café which comes alive at night with daily live music, usually jazz. Can be very expensive though, so you often see people sitting on nearby steps enjoying the music with drinks bought from the nearby Konzum supermarket. }} * {{drink | name=Beer Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Miha Pracata 6 | lat=42.6404 | long=18.1090 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=Despite its sterile sounding name, this place has a lovely courtyard out the back. Its real draw however is that it is possibly one of the cheapest places to get a beer in the old town. Some reasonably priced snacks are also available. }} ===Clubs=== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Culture Club Revelin | alt= | url=https://www.clubrevelin.com/ | email= | address=Svetog Dominika 3 | lat= | long= | directions=Just inside Ploce gate | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Nightly 23:00-06:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Dubrovnik's liveliest night spot, techno and other styles. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Banje Beach Club | alt=formerly EastWest | url=http://www.banjebeach.com/ | email=info@ew-dubrovnik.com | address=Frana Supila 10/B | lat= | long= | directions=East of Ploce gate | phone=+385 20 514 6485 | tollfree= | hours=Daily to 02:00 | price=Free entrance until midnight | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Beach club, bar and Med-style restaurant by day, at night you can party in the nightclub. Great view, various kinds of music, popular DJs and beautiful atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Klub Orlando | url= | email= | address=Branitelja Dubrovnika 41 | lat= | long= | directions=5 min walk along Branitelja Dubrovnika from the old town's Pile Gate. At number 41, on the left, there is a dark car park, belonging to the old hospital . Walk into it, turn right, pass a small building, then ascend a lot of steps. | phone=+385 20 312 674 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dingy club, predominantly metal but seems to cater for anything deemed alternative. Cheap drink prices with occasional international touring acts, definitely in the minority as a tourist here. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Lazareti | alt= | url=http://www.lazareti.com | email= | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance to Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Too cool to publicise hours | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=House and techno music. }} ==Sleep== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings, it makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming and confusing than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> Private rooms are a good option for those on a budget, starting from around €10 per person for comfort and privacy exceeding those of hostels. The downside is that they may be far from the Old Town, so make sure you check the location. Owners letting out these rooms accost buses at the bus station, so you can ask around and even bargain a little. ===Budget=== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings. It makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> *{{sleep | name=Camping Solitudo | alt= | url=http://www.camping-adriatic.com/croatia/dubrovnik/camping/solitudo | email= | address= | lat=42.66198 | long=18.07064 | directions=Catch bus #7 from the main bus station (every hour) directly or take bus #1 to the Old Town Pile station and change to bus 6 (6 and 7, direction: 'Babin Kuk') | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2 people in a tent: €47 | content=A large site with one large amenity block in the middle, so if you are on the edge there is a reasonable walk to the toilets. 400 m walk to two beaches. Most of the pitches are dirt or gravel so not great on lightweight groundsheets. Bar and food on site. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Villa Micika Dubrovnik | alt= | url=http://www.vilamicika.hr/ | email=info@vilamicika.hr | address=Mata Vodopica 10 | lat=42.655184 | long=18.074730 | directions=in Lapad, 200 m walk to the beach; take Bus #6 from Pile or the bus station to Lapad post office | phone=+385 20 437 332, +385 98 243 717 | tollfree=+385 98 243 717 (Whatsapp and Viber too) | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=€18 low season, €48 high season | lastedit=2018-09-29 | content=A small cozy guesthouse in Lapad, 300 m from the Lapad beach and another 200 from the pine forest. Funky, clean, character rooms with a large shared terrace and BBQ. Free Internet with Wi-Fi. All rooms have TV with local and international channels, air-con and bathrooms with shower cabin and WC. }} *{{sleep | name=Guest House Letizia | alt= | url=https://guesthouseletizia.rentalscroacia.info/hr/ | email=guest.house.petrusic@gmail.com | address=Ul. pod Polje | lat=42.65978 | long=18.089944 | directions=in Gruz above the main city port. Go to the Barcelys Hotel and then after hotel 20 m turn on uphill street on left. A few steps above you will find the guest house | phone=+385 20 638 194 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=€35-40 per room | content=Free WiFi, a garden and a shared terrace looking out to Gruž Bay. Bright rooms with wooden floors, some have a private balcony. Stone barbecue on the terrace. Guests can also cook in a shared open-plan kitchen, a dining table for 6 is provided, no extra charge is levied for those services. }} * {{sleep | name=Dubrovnik Backpacker's Club | url=http://www.dubackpackers.com/ | email=caravanica@gmail.com | address=Mostarska 2d | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Home turned into a backpackers hot spot. Family run with location on Lapad, popular after its beaches and green parks, and a 10-min ride from old town and crowds. No booking fee for booking through their website. }} *{{sleep | name=Youth Hostel Dubrovnik | url=http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Dubrovnik-021004.en.htm | email= | address=Vinka Sagrestana 3 | lat= | long= | directions=20 min walk from the Old Town | phone=+385 20 423 241 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm bed: €16.70 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | content=82 beds. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but it's usually filled with interesting people up for a chat on the balcony. }} *{{sleep | name=Hostel & Rooms Ana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kovacka 4 | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1104 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A great hostel in the heart of the old town. Small and pokey, as all options in the old town are, but this only adds to the atmosphere. Guests gather in the tiny common area each evening with Ana distributing free locally-made grapa to kindle the social atmosphere. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Adriatic Dubrovnik | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-adriatic-dubrovnik | email=reservations_adriatic@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 5 | lat= | long= | directions=at the foot of Petka Hill, by the Adriatic Sea | phone=+385 20 433 609 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Park and sea view rooms. The city centre is reachable by bus. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Komodor | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-komodor-dubrovnik | email=sales_komodor@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 3E, Lapad Bay | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 673 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, free parking for hotel guests and free Wifi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik | url=http://www.importanneresort.com | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Renovated in 2008. 9-story tower with 79 rooms and 12 family suites, all have air-con, a balcony with sea-view and free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Lero | url=http://www.hotel-lero.hr/ | email=sales@hotel-lero.hr | address=Iva Vojnovica 14 | lat= | long= | directions=15 min walk from Old Town | phone=+385 20 341 333 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 332 123 | hours= | price= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | content=Renovated city hotel with 155 contemporary designed rooms. Sea views and equipped with regular three-star amenities with air-con. Free parking, free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Petka | alt= | url=http://www.sol.hr/en/hotel-petka | email= | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 38 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Port of Gruz | phone=+385 20 410 500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Convenient for island-hopping. Clean air-con rooms, restaurant. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Splendid | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-splendid-dubrovnik | email=sales_splendid@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 633 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=In a Mediterranean garden on a pebble beach in Lapad Bay.It offers free parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Vis | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-vis-dubrovnik | email=sales_vis@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 605 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=On a pebble beach in Lapad Bay. It offers parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Pension Stankovich | url=http://www.pension-stankovich.com/ | email= | address=Matije Gubca 15 | lat= | long= | directions=at the entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 98 182 7338 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Dubrovnik b&b | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikbedandbreakfast.com/ | email= | address=Frana Supila 1 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 91 201 55 91 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €75 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Simple accommodation in great central spot. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Ariston Hotel | url=https://www.hotelaristondubrovnik.com/ | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=115 luxury sea and garden view rooms a few miles from the Old Town of Dubrovnik along the Adriatic Sea. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Villa Argentina | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/grand-villa-argentina | email=reservations@gva.hr | address=Frana Supila 14 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 533 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik | url=http://www.dubrovnik.hilton.com | email= | address=Marijana Blažića 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320 320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel near the entrance of the Old Town and overlooking the ancient city walls and fortresses. It was built in 1895 and has 139 rooms and 8 suites. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Bellevue | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-bellevue-dubrovnik | email= | address=Pera Čingrije 7 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km from Old Town. | phone=+385 20 330-300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 330-100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a clifftop overlooking the Adriatic, 93 rooms on 5 levels. Rooms have a modern nautical themed decor with wooden flooring. Private beach, spa and sauna. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Dubrovnik Palace | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-dubrovnik-palace | email= | address=Masarykov put 20 | lat= | long= | directions=4.5 km from Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a Lapad peninsula, below the park of little Petka woods and with a view to the Elaphite islands. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Excelsior | alt= | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-excelsior-dubrovnik | email= | address=F. Supila 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2,000 kn | content=5-star hotel of 146 bedrooms and 18 suites. Built in 1913 and completely renovated in 1998 overlooking the Old City. Walking distance to the beaches and Old City. }} *'''[https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-uvala-dubrovnik Hotel Uvala]''', Masarykov put 5A, +385 20 433 608. 4-star hotel of 51 rooms, overlooking the sea and Lapad Bay. * {{sleep | name=Pucic Palace | url=http://www.thepucicpalace.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Od Puca 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the middle of the Old Town across from Gundulic Square | phone=+385 20 326 200 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 326 223 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=19-room 5-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Sun Gardens | alt=formerly Radisson Blu | url=https://www.dubrovniksungardens.com/ | email= | address=Na moru 1, Orašac | lat=42.695 | long=18.015 | directions=Orašac is 15 km north of city | phone=+385 20 361 500 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 361 503 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €200 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=5-star beachside resort, gets rave reviews for comfort, facilities and service. }} ==Stay safe== * Dubrovnik is a very safe city, though the usual precautions should be taken to protect yourself from pick-pocketing. * The streets in the old town can be quite slippery as they've been smoothed down for centuries by people walking over them. At night, avoid the smaller old town streets and stick to the more modern ones with street-lighting (Victorian gaslamps on brackets). ====Stay legal==== *When entering a port, it is international protocol to hoist a flag, meaning "Ready for inspection by Customs". *In Croatia you must ''always'' have your headlights on while operating a motor vehicle including all cars, motorbikes and scooters during winter daylight savings time. Headlights are no longer required during the day in the summer months, although many motorists still leave them turned on. == Connect == Dubrovnik has 4G from all Croatian carriers, which extends all along the coastal highway. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not reached this area. Wifi is widely available in public places. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Hrvatski Autoklub | alt=HAK | url=http://www.hak.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 1 987 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=If you are stranded, have car troubles, or need help }} *'''ATMs''': there are few ATMs outside the Old Town. Avoid Euronet cash machines located in touristy areas since they may charge random extra fees depending on your card. OTP Banka doesn't charge any extra if you choose charging in the local currency. ====Laundry==== Most private accommodation do not offer laundry facilities. If you are staying awhile and are looking for somewhere to wash your clothes then you might require a self-service laundry *{{listing | name=Sanja & Rosie's Launderette Dubrovnik | url=http://dubrovniklaundry.com/ | email= | address=Put Od Bosanke 2 | lat=42.6426103 | long=18.113152 | directions=Ploce Gate, just outside east entrance to the Old Town | phone=+385 99 254 6959 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} *{{listing | name=Laundry SPIN Dubrovnik | url=http://www.laundrydubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Iza Grada | lat=42.642208 | long=18.1097703 | directions=Buza Gate, just outside | phone=+385 98 170 1433 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} ==Go next== * Many destinations in Croatia can be accessed from Dubrovnik with popular attractions including [[Split]], the [[Plitvice National Park|Plitvice Lakes National Park]], and the capital, [[Zagreb]], which is approximately a 10-hr drive away (6 hr if you travel outside the tourist season and take the new highway). Check out the timetables at [http://libertasdubrovnik.hr/ libertas Dubrovnik]. * A popular shopping destination for locals, {{marker | type=do | name=[[Neum]] | lat=42.9228251 | long=17.6190019 }} in Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) offers many cheap goods for frugal travellers. Buses heading between Split and Dubrovnik will often stop for a short while here to collect various supplies. * [[Montenegro]] Daily buses operates from Dubrovnik through to [[Kotor]], [[Budva]] or [[Herceg Novi]]. * [[Ston]] is known for oysters and old salt ponds still in use and the longest stone wall in Europe (5&nbsp;km long). * [[Trsteno]] 15th-century summer residence with renaissance garden. * [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia]] is about 3 hr away by bus, and makes for a good two day trip. The city has a much stronger Turkish feel as opposed to Dubrovnik's Italian. * [[Sarajevo]] is worth visiting as it is considered by some as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. * A boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands (Koločep, Šipan, Lopud) is well worth while, with plenty of places to swim, fish or relax. * [[Međugorje]] Visit the Shrine of Međugorje for a religious experience. * [[Mljet]] island. Green island with national park, lakes and monasteries. * Go on a wine tasting tour to Pelješac peninsula {{routebox | image1=E80-HR.svg | imagesize1=35 | directionl1=W | majorl1={{flag|Europe}}{{flag|Italy}} [[Pescara]] | minorl1=[[File:Noun Ocean 1639439 006699.svg|18px]] Adriatic Sea | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] Karasovići/Debeli Brijeg | minorr1=[[Cavtat]] }} {{geo|42.640278|18.108333}} {{isPartOf|Dubrovnik-Neretva}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Ferries_in_the_Mediterranean}} phn4nq2h7kbp9nhx7apk8j5igsx3o9c 4492068 4492067 2022-07-29T03:36:51Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dubrovnik D81 4076 (37941725314) (cropped).jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:Dubrovnik1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Old Harbour at Dubrovnik]] '''Dubrovnik''' is an old city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of [[Croatia]]. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Its population is about 43,000 in 2011. Dubrovnik is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" and is listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. [[File:Croatia - Dubrovnik.PNG|thumb|300px|right|Dubrovnik within Croatia]] ==Understand== The city of Dubrovnik (Latin: ''Ragusa'') was built on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages it became the only city-state in the Adriatic to rival [[Venice]]. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. Furthermore, Dubrovnik was one of the centres of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars. Today Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia's tourist cap, an elite destination, and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Just like many destinations in the Adriatic, it is much more expensive and tourism centered than other places in Croatia. It has managed to survive many centuries, with constant threats to its territory, particularly from the mighty [[Ottoman Empire]] and Venice. As early as the 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once said that "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and find it". Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favored the city. The late Pope John Paul II was a fan of Dubrovnik and was even made an honorary citizen. Of the 23 top luxury hotels in Croatia in 2010, 13 were in Dubrovnik. The city became famous for a new audience in the 2010s as one of the sets of the ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' television series. Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. A multitude of typical towns and excursions include: the Elaphiti Islands, the attractive town of [[Cavtat]], the Konavle valley, [[Mljet]] Island, [[Korčula]] Island, Ston and Peljesac Peninsula. The neighbouring towns of [[Kotor]] and Perast in [[Montenegro]] or [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] also make for intriguing day trips. * {{listing | name=Dubrovnik Travel Corner | url=http://www.dubrovnik-travelcorner.com/ | email=info@dubrovnik-travelcorner.com | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 40 | lat=42.658 | long=18.087 | directions= | phone=+385 20 492 313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: 08:00-22:00, winter: 09:00-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Commercial travel agency near the harbour. }} [[File:bokar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Bokar Fortress ]] ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Dubrovnik Airport | alt={{IATA|DBV}} | url=http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=42.561389 | long=18.268333 | directions=is about {{km|20}} to the south of the city. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dubrovnik Airport | image=Dubrovnik Airport pano.jpg | wikidata=Q1147000 | content= }} The following airlines operate flights to/from Dubrovnik Airport: '''Aer Lingus''' ([[Dublin]]-seasonal), '''Aeroflot''' ([[Moscow]] - seasonal), '''Air Serbia''' ([[Belgrade]]-seasonal), '''Austrian Airlines''' ([[Vienna]]), '''B&H Airlines''' ([[Sarajevo]]-seasonal), '''Bmibaby''' ([[East Midlands]]-seasonal), '''British Airways''' ([[London]]-Gatwick-seasonal), '''Croatia Airlines''' ([[Amsterdam]], [[Athens]], [[Belgrade]]-seasonal, [[Düsseldorf]], [[Frankfurt]], [[London]]-Gatwick, [[Munich]], [[Paris]]-Charles de Gaulle, [[Pula]], [[Rome]]-Fiumicino, [[Split]], [[Tel Aviv]], [[Vienna]], [[Zagreb]], [[Zürich]]), '''DanubeWings''' ([[Bratislava]]), '''EasyJet''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal), [[Geneva]]-seasonal, [[Liverpool]]-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal, [[Milan]]-Malpensa-seasonal, [[Paris]]-Orly-seasonal), '''Estonian Air''' ([[Tallinn]]), '''Finnair''' ([[Helsinki]]), '''Eurowings''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld, [[Cologne]]/[[Bonn]], [[Hamburg]]), '''Iberia Airlines''' ([[Madrid]]-seasonal), '''Iberia operated by Air Nostrum''' (Valencia-seasonal), '''Israir''' ([[Tel Aviv]] - seasonal), '''Jetairfly''' (Brussels-seasonal), '''Jet2.com''' ([[Belfast]]-seasonal, [[Edinburgh]]-seasonal, [[Leeds]]-seasonal, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Lufthansa''' ([[Munich]]), '''Luxair''' ([[Luxembourg]]), '''Norwegian Air Shuttle''' ([[Bergen]], [[Oslo]]-Gardermoen, [[Stavanger]], [[Stockholm]]-Arlanda, [[Trondheim]], [[Warsaw]]),'''Tarom''' ([[Bucharest]] - Henri Coanda, seasonal) '''Thomson Airways''' ([[London Gatwick]], [[London]]-Luton, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Turkish Airlines''' ([[Istanbul]]-seasonal), '''Vueling''' ([[Barcelona]]-seasonal), '''Wizzair''' ([[London]]-Luton-seasonal) The exact list of destinations and airlines, especially the low-cost ones, changes each year, but there is always a year-round service to/from [[Zagreb]] and seasonal scheduled and charter flights to/from many other airports in Europe. =====Airport bus transfers===== Croatia Airlines operates buses between the airport and the main bus station in Kantafig (45 kn, 45 min), which is 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Taxis from the airport to the centre will cost 320 kn. Going to the airport a bus aims to leave the main bus station 2 hr before each international flight, and costs 50 kn one-way and 80 kn return. Departure times are also displayed in the tourist information office at Pile Gate. The bus passes close to the Old Town en route to the airport and you can board this bus at the bus stop on Petra Kresimira 4 just above the Old Town, by the lower cable car station. Make sure you wave furiously otherwise the driver may not stop. ===By car=== The trip from Split along the coastal road (Jadranska magistrala or D8) is a beautiful scenic journey passing small, quaint villages and other tourist destinations. Just know that in the summer months the trip is likely to take several hours longer than anticipated. What looks like a short trip on a map can take six hours. A much faster way of simply getting from Split to Dubrovnik by car is to take the A1 highway to [[Ploče]] and then continue via [[Opuzen]] towards Dubrovnik. Traditionally, both routes to Dubrovnik required you to briefly cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the Pelješac Bridge bypassing B&H opened in July 2022. It spans from [[Komarna]] to the [[Pelješac]] peninsula and is slated to cut an hour off the drive time to Dubrovnik. Unusually for an expensive new megaproject, there are no plans to levy a toll on the bridge. The temporary downside of this option is the connecting roadworks on the peninsula haven't all finished, and so you'll partly be using narrower, older roads until you rejoin the D8 after [[Ston]]. If you choose to stay on the old D8 road (called M2 in [[Neum]]), you will need to cross two border checkpoints: from Croatia to B&H, and back into Croatia. B&H is outside the EU, so full customs and immigration checks are carried out and delays are common in summer. ===By bus=== The main bus station is in Kantafig, near Port Gruz and the Tudjman bridge, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Local bus 7 operates between this station and Babin kuk, and bus 1 serves Old Town. Direct buses run to/from [[Zagreb]] (205-234 kn, 11 hr, 7 daily), [[Korčula]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 1 daily), [[Mostar]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 2 daily), [[Orebic]] (100 kn, 2.5 hr, 1 daily), [[Rijeka]] (400 kn, 12 hr, 3 daily), [[Sarajevo]] (160 kn, 5 hr, 1 daily), [[Split]] (100-150 kn, 4.5 hr, 14 daily), [[Zadar]] (200 kn, 8 hr, 7 daily). In the high season, there is also a daily bus leaving at 11:00 going to the [[Montenegro]] cities of [[Herceg Novi]], [[Bar]], [[Kotor]], and [[Budva]]. And at 15:00 to [[Prijedor]] and [[Banja Luka]] (10 hr) in Bosnia. A one-way trip to Budva costs 128 kn or €10. The return tickets are much cheaper and advisable, just look out for the choice of the bus company. When coming by bus from Split or cities further north, police officers may board the bus and you may be asked for a valid identity document when crossing the [[Neum]] corridor which belongs to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. While the bus companies list trip duration of approx. 4 hr, be prepared for a ride of closer to 5.5-6 hr, including two lots of border checks. For the best views, sit on the side of the bus facing the sea; from [[Split]] and Bosnia-Herzegovina this is on the right, and from Montenegro and the airport this is on the left. A departure listing for the international bus station is available at the [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/ website of the city bus operator]. Further details can be found [http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/dubrovnik_6_1.aspx online]. On all intercity buses you pay a separate fee of €2 or 10 kn to the driver for luggage. So keep some change ready. ===By boat=== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Fort św. Jana.jpg|thumb|St. John Fortress]] =====Cruise ships===== *Many cruise ships come to this port of call, typically docking at the [http://www.portdubrovnik.hr/?lan=en&action=port_dubrovnik&kat=101&pdl=101 Port of Dubrovnik] (Port Gruz) across from the main bus station, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the walled old town. The easiest and cheapest way to get from the main bus station to the Old Town is by using the local buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. Some cruise ships anchor offshore just east of the Old Town and tender the passengers directly into the Old Port. In 2010 over 900,000 cruise ship passengers visited Dubrovnik. =====Ferries===== =====Jadrolinija===== * '''From [[Rijeka]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] Ferries run up and down the coast. Calling at [[Split]], [[Stari Grad]], [[Korčula]] and [[Sobra]] on the way. Journey time is up to 20 hr, so consider getting a cabin. The restaurant serves up some decent food at surprisingly reasonable prices, but the 23% tax is not included on the menu. While the journey is scenic there is nothing in the way of entertainment. Come prepared with a good book or just sit on the deck and watch the Adriatic Sea go by. This is more than enough entertainment for an afternoon. * '''From [[Bari]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] in Italy. The dull engine vibration or the swaying of the boat from high winds are likely to keep you awake. Cabins are strongly recommended. Although you can sit comfortably enough inside with the cheaper deck pass, interior temperature is 16⁰C or below and makes for a chilly night even in the height of summer. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|42.6406|18.1089|zoom=15|name=Map of the Dubrovnik Old Town}} [[File:DubrovnikStradun2008.jpg|thumb|Stradun]] The Old Town can be comparatively difficult to navigate on first appearances, as it really is a warren of little streets. There are however signs at the entrances to many of these streets advertising what businesses, shops, restaurants and accommodation are to be found in that direction. Some of these signs appear to be either intentionally misleading or woefully out of date. For example, there is no office of any bus company within the Old Town, despite what the signs may say. The city is completely pedestrianised and easily small enough to get around on foot, some of the streets are a little steep though. ===By sea taxi=== The sea taxis (like a motorboat) operate from the bay area, and go to the castle, they accommodate about 3-4 people and are a generally good option. Not expensive, but not cheap either. Still, it's a worthwhile choice for families. ===By public transit=== If you are not staying in Old Town, it's relatively simple get there by bus, as just about every one leads to the Old Town. However, it might be advisable to get a timetable [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/] just in case. It costs 12 kn for tickets bought at any kiosk, or 15 kn bought on the bus; ticket valid for 1 hr. At selected kiosks (including the international bus station) you can purchase a day pass for 30 kn. This pass is valid for 24 hr of unlimited travel on the city bus network, starting from the first validation. The easiest way to get from the Main Bus Station to the Old Town is by using the (mostly modern and air-con equipped) buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. These buses can be boarded from the bus stop just outside the Main Bus Station. Apart from this, there is another bus service which comes inside the bus station and drops you directly at the Old Town. Schedules are available at the information counter of the Main Bus Station. Buses in Dubrovnik are operated by ''Libertas'' and a map of the bus network can be found in their [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/mreza-linija/ website]. === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Bolt|url=https://bolt.eu/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ===Car rental=== *{{listing | name=A Marker Car Rental | alt=Airport Shuttle Service Dubrovnik | url=http://www.carhiredubrovnik.com | email=info@carhiredubrovnik.com | address=Svetog Djurdja 6-Pile Gate-Old Town | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 739 75 45 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 418 730 | hours= | price=From €32 per day | content=Airport transfers, car, motorbike and scooter rental. }} *{{listing | name=Kompas Rent a Car | url= | email=reservations@kompasrent.hr | address=Kardinala Stepinca 52 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 436 541 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 436 571 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=EasyRent | url=http://www.dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | email=info@dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | address=Uz glavicu 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 98 1952 114 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 773 953 | hours= | price= | content=Cars from €22 per day. }} * ==See== Dubrovnik was heavily bombed in late 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence (part of a series of wars in the region). Almost all of the damage has been repaired; however, if you look closely around the old town, mortar damage in the cobblestone streets and bullet marks in the stone houses are visible. ===Old Town=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Roland's Column | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641 | long=18.1103 | directions=in front of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3442751 | content=A slender stone flag staff of the legendary knight. Also known as Orlando's Column. Ever since its foundation in 1950, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival is opened by raising a flag carrying the city's motto ''Libertus'' on Orlando's staff. }} *{{see | name=Bell Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640992 | long=18.1107 | directions=after the Ploče entrance to the city | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509014 | content=On top of the tower are the famous 'Zelenci' (The Green Ones), bronze statues which strike the gigantic bell every hour. They have been replaced with copies and the originals are in the atrium of the Sponza Palace. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Sponza Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6411 | long=18.1106 | directions=West of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=20 kn | wikidata=Q2986276 | content=Gothic Renaissance palace, one of the few buildings that has maintained its form from before the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. Hosts historic archives. Memorial room of defenders. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Rector's Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat=42.640278 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2497590 | content=The former palace of the Major Council houses a museum dedicated to the city's history. }} *{{see | name=War Photo Limited | url= | email= | address=Antuninska 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price= | content=An exhibition centre of war and conflict photography. Exhibits change during the season. Stunning images by world renowned photo journalists. }} *{{see | name=Pile Gate | alt=Vrata od Pila | url= | email= | address=at the western end of the Placa Thoroughfare (Stradun) | lat=42.641761 | long=18.106854 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509061 | content=A convenient starting place for your stroll through the Old Town is the Pile Gate. Before entering the Old Town, Fort Lovrjenac, the first among many sites worth seeing in Dubrovnik, provides a good view of the Old Town and its wall. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Placa Stradun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1081 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1818100 | content=The Stradun (Placa) is the central street of the city of Dubrovnik and is the place where the old city comes to life. During the day, explore the shades of the perpendicular streets and alleys on its sides, and during the night, take walks up and down the Stradun with an ice-cream in hand. The uniform Baroque architecture of the houses in Placa, with shops on the street level and their 'knee-like' entrances, got its present-day form in the restoration of the City taking place after the disastrous earthquake in 1667, when a large number of luxurious Gothic and Renaissance palaces had been destroyed. The architectural design of Placa reveals effective solutions and the business sense of the Dubrovnik Republic in those difficult times. Today, Placa is still the shopping centre and venue of major events. }} *{{see | name=Big Onofrio's Fountain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641528 | long=18.107222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2624621 | content=In the western (Pile) entrance of the old town, The fountain stairs are nowadays a favourite meeting place for local youth and where both the tourists and pigeons take rest and refresh themselves with cool water. }} *{{see | name=Old Port | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The eastern part of the Old Town of Dubrovnik; some cruise ship passengers are tendered to the Old Port. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Fort Lovrijenac | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640731 | long=18.104412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:30 | price=30 kn, or free by showing your City Walls ticket | wikidata=Q3396134 | content=The monumental fort rises above 37 m high rock. It changed roles in the course of history. The main purpose of its construction was defence, and the main idea was to protect the freedom of Dubrovnik. Not much remains in the way of historical artefacts but the fort gives spectacular views back upon the walled city. }} *{{see | name=Aquarium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=30 kn | content= }} ===City walls=== Walk on the walls around the old town, great views. It is highly recommended to visit the walls during the early morning hours or the late afternoon hours during mid-summer months as it can become hot. Dubrovnik is surrounded by City Walls which are 2&nbsp;km long and for which it is famous all around the world. Through the history City Walls were protection from the enemy, today Dubrovnik City Walls brings the visitors from the whole world who want to see this city- museum. There are 3 entrances to the City Walls: on Stradun by the Pile gate, by fort Saint John’s and at the Custom’s House gate. Within the City Walls you will see Fort Minceta and Fort St. John’s on the south-eastern side. Also, within the City Walls are Fort Lawrence at Pile and Fort Revelin at Ploce. The main entrance to the City Walls is by the Inner Pile Gates. Minceta Fort is one of the most beautiful cultural attractions in Dubrovnik. It is situated on the northwest side of the city inside the City Walls. It was built according to the design of Renaissance builder Juraj Dalmatinac. St. Luke’s Tower you can see walking along the landward side of City Walls up to Ploce Gate. St. Luke’s Tower has protected the entrance to the Dubrovnik harbour throughout the history of the city. St John’s Fort was constructed in 16th century and it is really worth of visiting- on its ground floor you can visit the Aquarium, and on first and second floor you can visit Maritime Museum. (more about it at the end of the page). Bokar Fort is situated on the seaward of City Walls. It was designed by Florentine architect Michelozzi in the 15th century. Hours: 08:00-19:30 summer, 10:00-15:00 winter, daily. Entrance fee to the walls: 200 kn for adults, 50 kn for children and 50 kn for students with a valid student card. ===Churches=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Franciscan Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat=42.641800 | long=18.107800 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 410 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509032 | content=This beautiful monastery with Baroque Church, houses a Romanesque cloister and the third oldest pharmacy in the world. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat=42.64 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-20:00, Su 11:00-17:30 | price= | wikidata=Q584428 | content=This impressive building is in the Poljana Marin Držić. Supposedly, the original church was built with money donated by Richard the Lionhearted who survived shipwreck on his way home from the Third Crusade. The current Roman Baroque cathedral dates from the 18th century. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Church of Saint Blaise | alt=Crkva Svetog Vlaha | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640556 | long=18.110278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2986286 | content=Baroque Church dedicated to the city's patron saint. }} [[File:Interior de l'església de Sant Ignasi, Dubrovnik.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Inside the Church of St. Ignatius]] *{{see | name=Church of St. Ignatius and the Jesuit College | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.639503 | long=18.109356 | directions=On an elevated square close to the southern edge of the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Mass held in English daily at 11:00 in the summer | price= | wikidata=Q682758 | content=Ornate Jesuit church, approached via a romantic baroque staircase modelled on the Spanish Steps in Rome (1738). Built between 1667 and 1725 by architect Ignazzio Pozzo, and like most Jesuit churches of the period was modelled on the Gesù in Rome, the mother church of the Jesuits. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641583 | long=18.111439 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509039 | content=This is an exceptionally valuable historic complex, which, besides its religious purpose, also represents the important artistic treasury of ancient Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Church of St. Sebastian | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=by the Ploče gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=15th-century church built by the Ploče gate since St. Sebastian is the saint protector against plague. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Serbian Orthodox Church and Museum of Icons | alt=Pravoslavna crkva i Muzej ikona | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Church admission: free; Museum admission 5-10 kn | content=Built from 1865-1877, stands behind impressive wrought iron gates. Houses a number of icons, mainly Byzantine and Cretan. Museum next to church has extensive icon collection. }} ===Museums=== Some museums offer a discount ticket if you visit more than one museum. For example its 40 kn for the Rectors Palace, 45 kn for Rectors Palace and Ethnographic museum, and 50 kn for Rectors Palace, Ethnographic museum and Maritime museum. You can use these tickets on multiple days. *{{listing | type=see | name=Bukovac House | alt=Kuća Bukovac | url=http://www.kuca-bukovac.hr/ | email= | address=Bukovčeva 5, Cavtat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 478 646 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 09:00 - 13:00, 16:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 | price= | content=Includes works by Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922), one of the most famous modern Croatian painters. Part of the house is devoted to exhibitions of works by young artists. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Dubrovnik Natural History Museum | alt=Prirodoslovni muzej | url= | email= | address=Androvićeva 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 888 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q15547215 | content=The collection of 100 year-old taxidermy specimens dates back to 1872 and may not appeal to everyone. }} *{{see | name=Franciscan Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=30 kn | content=Houses artifacts from one of the world's oldest pharmacies. }} *{{see | name=Sigurata Convent Museum | url= | email= | address=Od Sigurate 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 467 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Upon request | price=10 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Synagogue and Jewish Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Zudioska 5 | lat=42.650556 | long=18.091389 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 028 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata=Q2750095 | content=This synagogue built by Sephardic Jews is supposed to be the second-oldest still in use synagogue in Europe today. A permanent Jewish community here was founded at the end of the 15th century following the expulsions from Portugal and Spain. The Jewish Ghetto was established in 1546 on Jewish Street in the old town of Dubrovnik. The community flourished and included respected doctors, merchants and state representatives. Jews in Dubrovnik enjoyed relative freedom, but there were some restrictions on their activities at certain points in history. The synagogue is tiny and delightful, with heavy velvet drapes and a richly painted, midnight blue ceiling. The museum contains valuable menorahs and Torah scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish community in Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Sv. Domina 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 423 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= 20 kn | content=Paintings and artifacts from Dubrovnik's past. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Sponza Palace Museum | alt=Museum of the State Archives | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=20 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Rector's Palace Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Artifacts, paintings and furniture dating from the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. }} *{{see | name=The Treasury of Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=15 kn | content=The Treasury has 138 reliquaries which are carried around the city during the Feast of St Blaise. }} *{{see | name=Maritime Museum | alt= | url=http://dumus.hr/en/maritime-museum/ | email= | address=In St. John Fortress | lat=42.6398 | long=18.1122 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 904 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | wikidata=Q12640048 | content=Considering how vital sailing and shipbuilding were to the growth of the Dubrovnik Republic, this is one of the city’s most important museums. }} *{{see | name=Home of Marin Držić | url= | email= | address=Široka 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 420 490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-13:00 and by appointment | price= | content=Memorial house of Marin Držić, a famous 16th-century Croatian playwright from Dubrovnik. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Ethnographic Museum | alt=Rupe Granary | url= | email= | address=Od Rupa 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 013 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Built in 1590, this is a fascinating building, and the exhibits showcase the economic, cultural and spiritual development of Dubrovnik. The folk costumes and textiles give the best flavour of the region where folk culture is still celebrated. }} ===Beaches=== [[File:DubrovnikBeach.jpg|thumb|200px|Banje Beach and the Old Town]] *{{see | name=Lapad Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A car-free, sandy beach area on the Lapad Peninsula, approximately 3.5 km from the old town, where you can relax in the shade of the numerous trees. At the end of a long pedestrianised street full of café bars and restaurants you will see many popular pebble beaches known as Lapad beaches. These beaches are really beautiful and well used. Lapad is definitely one of the most beautiful parts of Dubrovnik and you really must visit it. If you take the headland path to the right hand side of Lapad beach, as you look at the Adriatic, you can walk along a charming little coast path with small concrete 'beaches' and ladders into the sea. These were put in during the Tito era and are ideal for one or two sunbathers. Walking further along is an excellent local fish restaurant - ideal for ending the day. The walk back is not particularly well lit, but perfectly safe. }} *{{see | name=Banje Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well-located pebble beach. There's a concessioned part with an entrance fee, but also a public part which is always livelier and more relaxed. Great way to beat the heat in the middle of the town. Amazing view to city walls, Old Town Dubrovnik and the island of Lokrum. Beach volleyball, mini football or water polo. You can also enjoy lying on deck chair and having a drink. }} ===Other=== * '''Stradun'''. Take a walk and enjoy a drink at a cafe on the main thoroughfare of the old town. *'''Mount Srđ''', For a great view of the city. There is a fortress on top which contains a small museum describing its history. There are several ways up: ** '''Walk up''' the winding footpath to the fortress and large cross on the hilltop 400 m above Dubrovnik. Walking up from the old town takes about 90 min. The path is quite rocky so use suitable footwear. **Take the new renovated '''cable car''' and you will get from Down station to Mountain Srđ in less than 4 min. Round trip ticket 170 kn. **Go by '''car''' via Bosanka village. Follow Jadranska cesta (D8) towards Mlini and drive past Dubrovnik. Turn left to Bosanka village and follow the road up the hill. * Visit the '''Fortress Lovrijenac'''. It was an essential fortification for defence of the city from both ground and sea attacks. In order to prevent mutiny by the commander of the fortress, the walls facing the city are only 60&nbsp;cm thick compared to those exposed to enemy fire which were 12 m thick. Above the entrance to the fortress is an inscription that says "Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro" which translates to "Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world". ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Dubrovnik}} [[File:Dubrovnik view from ocean.jpg|thumb|300px|right|View of the City]] *{{do | name=Cliff Jumping @ Cafe Buža | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=See listing for Cafe Buža in the Drinks section. }} *{{do | name=Lazareti | url=http://www.arl.hr | email=arl@du.htnet.hr | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=Ploce, just out side of the east entrance to the Old town | phone=+385 20 324 633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old quarantine hospital serves as a cultural centre for concerts, exhibitions, workshops, theater, film, night clubs and literature. The concert hall/bar is a very cozy place with a decent sound system. Gallery Galeriya Tutunplok is open daily 12:00-21:00. Films and theater showings range from 20-40 kn Concerts cost 40-100 kn. A nightclub is open here from 10:00-16:00 and will cost you about 30 kn. Gathers a mostly alternative crowd. }} *{{do | name=imad hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Za Karmenom 1 | lat=42.639691 | long=18.112641 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=for free | price= | content=Swim in the Adriatic Sea below the old wall. In the harbour of the old town, go all around (right) along the wall, beyond the aquarium and there is a pier and some rocks where you can cool down on a hot summer day. Avoid stepping on sea urchins, which are commonly found on rocks in the sea water around Dubrovnik, especially if you are wearing no shoes. These are mostly found in clear water and are easy to spot. }} ===Sailing and boat trips=== Dubrovnik is an excellent starting point for exploring southern Adriatic coast primarily Elaphite islands, Korčula, Pelješac and Mljet. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Dubrovnik. Majority of them operate from ACI marina Dubrovnik (42°40,3’ N 18°07,6’ E) which is based in Komolac about 2 nautical miles away from the entrance to the port Gruz, and 6 km away from the old town. It is open throughout the whole year. *[http://www.ayachtcharterdubrovnik.com '''AYachtCharterDubrovnik.com'''] operates from Komolac and offers a unique selection of yachts and other type of sailboats great for a family vacation. Dubrovnik is characterized by Mediterranean climate and generally light NW winds, making a yacht charter holiday very popular with couples with younger children and less experienced skippers and crews. A strong north wind known as the Bora is more usual during autumn and winter. When you charter a yacht through charter agency and arrive to designated marina there are a few things that need to be done. The most important thing is the yacht check-in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out. After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the grocery shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without anything to eat or drink. You can do the shopping in a marina however the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. :*'''Marina in Dubrovnik''', [http://www.velmundi.com/marinas/dubrovnik-9/]. The only marina in Dubrovnik (formally in Komolac city) designed for sailing yachts and touristic catamarans, which start cruises in Dubrovnik. It is about 5 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik, in Rijeka Dubrovacka. :*'''In Jam Yacht Supply''', [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/]. Online provisioning catalog where you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance and everything you order awaits for you in the marina. This is convenient because it takes the load of you and the things you must do when you arrive at the marina for your sailing holiday. * '''Lokrum''', Take a ferry to the Island of Lokrum which houses a monastery, a fort with great views of Dubrovnik, botanical gardens and a naturist beach. Preserved as a ''nature park'' this small island is reachable in 10 min in boat-time from the old city port. It offers unparalleled serenity, beauty and peace. ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Dubrovnik Summer Festival | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnik-festival.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Music and theatre festival held since 1949 from 10 July to 25 August. Famous nationwide for its exquisite selection of drama, plays and concert of chamber music with more than 2,000 artists from 30 countries during 47 days of festival. Be sure to book in advance and don't miss a chance to see some of the open-air performances. }} ===Cable car=== *{{do | name=Dubrovnik Cable Car | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikcablecar.com/ | email= | address=Petra Krešimira 4. bb, 20000 Dubrovnik | lat= | long= | directions=The easiest way to come to the cable car is from the Old Town of Dubrovnik. On the northern side of the town there is Buža Street which leads you towards the exit from the city walls. From there you need to keep climbing towards the fireman station. Once you are at the fireman station, you need to cross the street on your right hand side and keep going straight. After few moments you will see cable car station on your right hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=120 kn round trip | content=The original cable car was bombed during the conflicts and closed in 1991. It reopened to the public for the first time on 10 July 2010. The view of the Old City will rival that found on any postcard. There is a small shop at the top and Restaurant Panorama with new outside terraces, restaurant with best view. Directions to the Cable Car are difficult to find in the Old City. }} ==Buy== [[File:Dubrovnik shops.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A lane with tourist shops in Dubrovnik]] There are many local artisans who specialize in domestic crafts. Popular purchases include: handmade tablecloths, linens and napkins. Many merchants claim that the necktie was invented in Croatia. Another local speciality is little dolls dressed in local garb. The '''Pharmacy''', at the Franciscan Monastery creates hand creams and other toiletries based on ancient recipes. The pharmacy is one of the oldest in this part of Europe. It has been operating from the time of its foundation to the present day. While wandering around the Old Town, you will come across many shops that sell Croatian goods such as wine and textiles. If you have transport there is a Lidl (German discount supermarket) 5&nbsp;km east of the Old Town near the village of Čibača; this is where the locals shop to avoid steep Dubrovnik prices. *{{buy | name=Clara Stones Jewellery Store | url= | email= | address=Naljeskoviceva 8 | lat= | long= | directions=5th street to the left of Stradun if you go from Pile Gate | phone=+385 20 321706 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unique handmade Adriatic coral, pearl and gems jewellery with certificates of authenticity. }} * You're probably aware of the 2011-2019 TV fantasy series called ''Game of Thrones''. GOT is everywhere in Dubrovnik, and is believed to have added significantly to tourist congestion. ===Bicycle parts and service=== Somewhat surprisingly, some car parts shops in the Dubrovnik area sell bicycles; they are easy to notice, as new bikes are standing outside in front of the shop. These shops may also carry some bicycle accessories and spare parts, but they don't do any bicycle repair. As of 2014, there was no dedicated bicycle shop in town; there was one person (Tonći Kera, see below) who works as a bicycle mechanic in his spare time, in a shed next to his apartment building, while having a day job elsewhere. *{{buy | name=Tonći Kera, meštar za bicikle | url= | email= | address=P. Zoranića 1 | lat= | long= | directions=ask at the garage | phone=+385 20 436-776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is not a regular bicycle repair shop, however the operator of this local garage offers a service. }} ==Eat== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Pałac Sponza (01).jpg|thumb|Sponza Palace (''Palača Sponza'')]] There is a wide range of restaurants in the Old Town, mostly offering a very similar menu of local seafood and some meat dishes. The cuisine may not be very imaginative, but it is usually of good quality and very fresh. Restaurants can be crudely separated into (slightly) cheaper tourist-trap places, and more expensive but first class gastronomic restaurants. There are a few pizzerias, mostly wood-fired and quite acceptable. The Kraš chocolate sold at stores is delicious. Dubrovnik, more so than the rest of Croatia, is well aware of its status as a tourist hot-spot. Rents for restaurant premises are high and consequently the prices on the menus reflect this. Note that in the off peak season of November–March nearly all the top-end restaurants close, leaving only a handful of desperate tourist trap enterprises operating and still charging high prices. You can however still eat well and discounts can be negotiated. Dubrovnik cuisine is characteristically not very spicy and is famous for traditionalism. Many popular meals are characteristic of Dubrovnik such as zelena menestra (it is the name for many sorts of cabbages and other vegetables with meat), the meat dish pašticada and the famous caramel-based dessert dubrovačka rozata. Since Dubrovnik restaurants are quite popular, many mid-range and high-end establishments provide the option of online reservation. English-language menus are found everywhere. ===Budget=== Groceries to prepare your own meals can be bought at {{eat | name=Zoro | url= | email= | address=Ulica od Puča 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in the heart of Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-23:00 | price= | content= }}. ====In the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Barba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Boškovićeva ul. 5 | lat=42.6414454 | long=18.1099842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Buffet Škola | alt= | url= | email= | address=Antuninska ul. 1 | lat=42.6414763 | long=18.1086388 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Tabasco | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hvarska ul. 48 | lat=42.6425163 | long=18.1114206 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} *{{eat | name=Zlatno Zrno Pekarnica (Bakery) | url= | email= | address=Petra Kresimira | lat= | long= | directions=outside the city walls near the fire station | phone=+385 20 412153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Nice patisserie and bakery that stays open late. Expensive, but cheaper than those within the city walls. }} ====Near the Pemo Hypermarket==== *{{listing | type=eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url=http://pizzeria-la-luna-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Andrije Hebranga 60 | lat=42.6540606 | long= 18.0918482 | directions= | phone=+385 20 419 736 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=45 kn/medium pizza | content=Large portions. Really good pizza with fresh ingredients. Best to have a medium pizza for 1 person or large if you are really hungry; a large can be split in half for not that hungry couples. Only pizza is served before 17:00, for pasta or other dishes you will have to wait until 17:00. }} * {{eat | name=Konoba Fortuna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. dr. Ante Starčevića 89 | lat=42.6515175 | long=18.0890908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Konoba Tabak | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vukovarska ul. 34 | lat=42.6522479 | long= 18.0923692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6540566 | long= 18.0918451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Around the Forest Park Velika and Mala Petka==== * {{eat | name= Pizzeria Asterix & Obelix| alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Žrtava s Dakse 18 | lat=42.6533909 | long=18.0755980 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Lokanda Peskarija | url= | email= | address=Na ponti bb | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Traditional Dalmatian appetizers and meals, you get your meal in a large black fisherman's style pot. }} *{{eat | name=Mea Culpa | url= | email= | address=Široka Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=70 kn/pizza+bottle of water | content=One of the best pizzerias on what is becoming a 'pizza street'. Go for pizza or a coffee and brandy and exchange banter with the staff. }} *{{eat | name=Nishta | url=http://www.nishtarestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Prijeko 30 | lat= | long= | directions=At the top of the first set of stairs on Palmotićeva, which is the 3rd street on the left when walking from Pile gate | phone=+385 92 218 8612 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Dubrovnik's only vegetarian restaurant, with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request. }} *{{eat | name=Poklisar | url= | email= | address=Od Ribarnica 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the old harbour | phone=+385 20 322176 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Limited but good menu, including pizza and some very enjoyable live piano music. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzeria Scala | url=http://www.pizzeria-scala.com | email= | address=Mata Vodopića 3 | lat= | long= | directions=near Tommy's supermarket | phone= +385 91 412-5110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-24:00 | price=40 kn for a normal 30 cm pizza; 50-80 kn for delicious Mexican food/specialities | content= A very nice pizzeria between Lapad and Babin Kuk with good pizza and very good Mexican food/specialities. }} *{{eat | name=Spaghetteria Toni | url= | email= | address=Nikole Bozidarevica 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323-134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A small Italian-style restaurant in the old town with outdoor seating providing a wide variety of pasta. }} *{{eat | name=Lady Pi-Pi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=from Pile Gate second street on left right at the top of the steps | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit= | content=Worth the climb for magnificent views over the old town from the restaurants' terrace and presumably taking its name from an ancient water feature just outside the restaurant (not for the prudish). Grilled fish with vegetables 110 kn, grilled chicken with fries about 70 kn, salads, etc. Be prepared to wait for a table with a terrace view as is very popular with locals - alternatively arrive before 20:00 to avoid the busiest times. Beware of wasps. }} [[File:Dubrovnik Cafe.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Street dining in Dubrovnik]] *{{eat | name=Arka | url= | email= | address=Gundulićeva poljana | lat= | long= | directions=in the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dalmatian cuisine in an excellent location. Has some good vegetarian options. The baked moussaka especially is worth a try. }} *{{eat | name=Domino Steak House | url= | email= | address=Od Domina 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 103 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best for a variety of ways of serving steak. Also serves traditional Dalmatian fare. }} *{{listing | type=eat | name=Dubravka 1836 | alt= | url=https://www.nautikarestaurants.com/dubravka-restaurant-cafe/ | email= | address=Brsalje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Pile Gate, Brsalje Sq at entrance to the Old Town. | phone=+385 20 426 319 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Pizza 60 kn, mains 70-160 kn, dessert 30 kn | content=Variety of pizzas, meat and seafood dishes, quality domestic and foreign wines, cocktails, homemade ice cream and desserts. }} *{{eat | name=Konoba Atlantic | url= | email= | address=Kardinala Stepinca 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 726 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty Italian food and inexpensive wine. Try the lobster and prawn ravioli. }} * {{eat | name=Marco Polo | url=http://www.marcopolo-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Lucarica 6 | lat= | long= | directions=near St. Blaise church | phone=+385 99 801 45 66 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-24:00 | price= | content=Good traditional food served in a small outdoor courtyard. Really nice restaurant with different types of food. }} *{{eat | name=Proto | url= | email= | address=Široka Ulica | lat= | long= | directions=Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good seafood. }} *{{eat | name=Taj Mahal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=within the old city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a variety of Bosnian and Eastern cuisine such as Cevapcici u lepinji, baklava and tufahi. The wait can be quite long, and vegetarian options are often sold out. }} * {{eat | name=Gil's Little Bistro | alt=formerly on Sv Dominika | url= | email= | address=Petilovrijenci 4 | lat= | long= | directions=midway along old town Stradun | phone=+385 20 321 168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Friendly place for a mid-town meal. }} === Splurge === *{{eat | name=Nautika | url=http://www.esculap-teo.hr/restaurant_nautika.html | email= | address=Brsalje 3 | lat= | long= | directions=just outside the Pile gate to the Old City, on the waterfront | phone=+385 20 44 25 26 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Try the €17 "Mediterranean Lunch" special; otherwise start at 200 kn | content=Great views of the sea and Old City. Pay attention to the menu prices which switch from kuna to euro throughout. }} *{{eat | name=Porat Restaurant & Terrace | alt=Restaurant in Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik hotel | url=http://www.hilton.co.uk/dubrovnik | email= | address=Marijana Blazica 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320-320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spacious terrace, just outside the Pile gate. Offers international and Croatian cuisine. }} ==Drink== [[File:Casco viejo de Dubrovnik, Croacia, 2014-04-14, DD 04.JPG|thumb|Old City of Dubrovnik]] The most popular hard alcohol in Croatia is home made ''rakija''. This is a very strong distilled drink made from a variety of fruits. Examples include ''šljivovica'', made from plums, ''loza'', made from grapes, and ''orahovica'', made with walnuts. All are quite strong. There are many excellent local wines from both the Pelješac Peninsula and Konavle and it is often less expensive than soft drinks like Coca Cola. However, be careful when purchasing wine from unlicensed dealers. Though the price is very attractive with some being as low as 10 kn or €1.5 per litre it can sometimes be of low quality. Croatian beer is also good and popular, though none is made in the Dubrovnik region. ===Cafes=== There are numerous cafes throughout the Old Town and the entire city with prices varying according to the location (particularly, those located on the Stradun are by far the most expensive but you are paying for the ambiance and people-watching as well). Most cafes serve a wide variety of drinks all day. ===Bars=== Walk towards the sea from Stradun near the Ploce gate, and you'll hit a tiny square with outdoor seating by 4 or 5 different pubs, with live music playing, and large cocktail pitchers with very low alcohol content. *{{drink | name=Cafe Buža |alt=| url= | email= | address=Iza Mura | lat= | long= | directions=Follow a sign that says ‘cold drinks’ and enter through a hole in the wall on the south side of the Old Town. Just wander up the stairs (on the right side of Stradun coming from Pile gate), until you hit the city walls, and then walk all the way down. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Higher price range |lastedit=2018-02-26| content=The tables and chairs are set out on the side of the cliff and the beers are served in bottles and plastic cups. You can sunbathe on the rocks or do some cliff-diving but do watch for rocks below. This is lovely in the evening, when the sun is setting and you gaze over at island of Lokrum. Eclectic chilled out music plays unobtrusively in the background. There isn’t much in the way of shelter apart from some palm leaves so Buža won’t open in bad weather. }} *{{drink | name=Casablanca | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On one of the streets to the left of Stradun walking from the Pile gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Look for flashing red and blue lights. This is an interesting, slightly bizarre bar with seating outside on the city stairs, techno music, and may have erotic dancing. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=D'vino Wine Bar | alt= | url=https://www.dvino.net/ | email= | address=Palmoticeva 4a | lat= | long= | directions=Coming from Pile Gate they are on the third street off of Stradun on the left. | phone=+385 20 321 223 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A selection of over 100 fine domestic and imported wine available by the glass, bottle, and in tasting servings. Largest selection of wines by the glass in Dubrovnik with a very intimate, romantic atmosphere, which is a change of pace from other bars in the city. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=NoneNina | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred Dvorom 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 333 0601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Chill music fills this lounge bar at night, making it a great place to unwind after a full day of sightseeing. }} * {{drink | name=Troubadour | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bunićeva poljana 2 | lat=42.64006 | long=18.11020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A popular bar/café which comes alive at night with daily live music, usually jazz. Can be very expensive though, so you often see people sitting on nearby steps enjoying the music with drinks bought from the nearby Konzum supermarket. }} * {{drink | name=Beer Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Miha Pracata 6 | lat=42.6404 | long=18.1090 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=Despite its sterile sounding name, this place has a lovely courtyard out the back. Its real draw however is that it is possibly one of the cheapest places to get a beer in the old town. Some reasonably priced snacks are also available. }} ===Clubs=== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Culture Club Revelin | alt= | url=https://www.clubrevelin.com/ | email= | address=Svetog Dominika 3 | lat= | long= | directions=Just inside Ploce gate | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Nightly 23:00-06:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Dubrovnik's liveliest night spot, techno and other styles. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Banje Beach Club | alt=formerly EastWest | url=http://www.banjebeach.com/ | email=info@ew-dubrovnik.com | address=Frana Supila 10/B | lat= | long= | directions=East of Ploce gate | phone=+385 20 514 6485 | tollfree= | hours=Daily to 02:00 | price=Free entrance until midnight | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Beach club, bar and Med-style restaurant by day, at night you can party in the nightclub. Great view, various kinds of music, popular DJs and beautiful atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Klub Orlando | url= | email= | address=Branitelja Dubrovnika 41 | lat= | long= | directions=5 min walk along Branitelja Dubrovnika from the old town's Pile Gate. At number 41, on the left, there is a dark car park, belonging to the old hospital . Walk into it, turn right, pass a small building, then ascend a lot of steps. | phone=+385 20 312 674 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dingy club, predominantly metal but seems to cater for anything deemed alternative. Cheap drink prices with occasional international touring acts, definitely in the minority as a tourist here. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Lazareti | alt= | url=http://www.lazareti.com | email= | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance to Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Too cool to publicise hours | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=House and techno music. }} ==Sleep== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings, it makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming and confusing than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> Private rooms are a good option for those on a budget, starting from around €10 per person for comfort and privacy exceeding those of hostels. The downside is that they may be far from the Old Town, so make sure you check the location. Owners letting out these rooms accost buses at the bus station, so you can ask around and even bargain a little. ===Budget=== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings. It makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> *{{sleep | name=Camping Solitudo | alt= | url=http://www.camping-adriatic.com/croatia/dubrovnik/camping/solitudo | email= | address= | lat=42.66198 | long=18.07064 | directions=Catch bus #7 from the main bus station (every hour) directly or take bus #1 to the Old Town Pile station and change to bus 6 (6 and 7, direction: 'Babin Kuk') | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2 people in a tent: €47 | content=A large site with one large amenity block in the middle, so if you are on the edge there is a reasonable walk to the toilets. 400 m walk to two beaches. Most of the pitches are dirt or gravel so not great on lightweight groundsheets. Bar and food on site. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Villa Micika Dubrovnik | alt= | url=http://www.vilamicika.hr/ | email=info@vilamicika.hr | address=Mata Vodopica 10 | lat=42.655184 | long=18.074730 | directions=in Lapad, 200 m walk to the beach; take Bus #6 from Pile or the bus station to Lapad post office | phone=+385 20 437 332, +385 98 243 717 | tollfree=+385 98 243 717 (Whatsapp and Viber too) | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=€18 low season, €48 high season | lastedit=2018-09-29 | content=A small cozy guesthouse in Lapad, 300 m from the Lapad beach and another 200 from the pine forest. Funky, clean, character rooms with a large shared terrace and BBQ. Free Internet with Wi-Fi. All rooms have TV with local and international channels, air-con and bathrooms with shower cabin and WC. }} *{{sleep | name=Guest House Letizia | alt= | url=https://guesthouseletizia.rentalscroacia.info/hr/ | email=guest.house.petrusic@gmail.com | address=Ul. pod Polje | lat=42.65978 | long=18.089944 | directions=in Gruz above the main city port. Go to the Barcelys Hotel and then after hotel 20 m turn on uphill street on left. A few steps above you will find the guest house | phone=+385 20 638 194 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=€35-40 per room | content=Free WiFi, a garden and a shared terrace looking out to Gruž Bay. Bright rooms with wooden floors, some have a private balcony. Stone barbecue on the terrace. Guests can also cook in a shared open-plan kitchen, a dining table for 6 is provided, no extra charge is levied for those services. }} * {{sleep | name=Dubrovnik Backpacker's Club | url=http://www.dubackpackers.com/ | email=caravanica@gmail.com | address=Mostarska 2d | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Home turned into a backpackers hot spot. Family run with location on Lapad, popular after its beaches and green parks, and a 10-min ride from old town and crowds. No booking fee for booking through their website. }} *{{sleep | name=Youth Hostel Dubrovnik | url=http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Dubrovnik-021004.en.htm | email= | address=Vinka Sagrestana 3 | lat= | long= | directions=20 min walk from the Old Town | phone=+385 20 423 241 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm bed: €16.70 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | content=82 beds. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but it's usually filled with interesting people up for a chat on the balcony. }} *{{sleep | name=Hostel & Rooms Ana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kovacka 4 | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1104 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A great hostel in the heart of the old town. Small and pokey, as all options in the old town are, but this only adds to the atmosphere. Guests gather in the tiny common area each evening with Ana distributing free locally-made grapa to kindle the social atmosphere. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Adriatic Dubrovnik | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-adriatic-dubrovnik | email=reservations_adriatic@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 5 | lat= | long= | directions=at the foot of Petka Hill, by the Adriatic Sea | phone=+385 20 433 609 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Park and sea view rooms. The city centre is reachable by bus. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Komodor | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-komodor-dubrovnik | email=sales_komodor@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 3E, Lapad Bay | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 673 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, free parking for hotel guests and free Wifi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik | url=http://www.importanneresort.com | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Renovated in 2008. 9-story tower with 79 rooms and 12 family suites, all have air-con, a balcony with sea-view and free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Lero | url=http://www.hotel-lero.hr/ | email=sales@hotel-lero.hr | address=Iva Vojnovica 14 | lat= | long= | directions=15 min walk from Old Town | phone=+385 20 341 333 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 332 123 | hours= | price= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | content=Renovated city hotel with 155 contemporary designed rooms. Sea views and equipped with regular three-star amenities with air-con. Free parking, free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Petka | alt= | url=http://www.sol.hr/en/hotel-petka | email= | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 38 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Port of Gruz | phone=+385 20 410 500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Convenient for island-hopping. Clean air-con rooms, restaurant. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Splendid | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-splendid-dubrovnik | email=sales_splendid@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 633 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=In a Mediterranean garden on a pebble beach in Lapad Bay.It offers free parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Vis | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-vis-dubrovnik | email=sales_vis@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 605 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=On a pebble beach in Lapad Bay. It offers parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Pension Stankovich | url=http://www.pension-stankovich.com/ | email= | address=Matije Gubca 15 | lat= | long= | directions=at the entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 98 182 7338 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Dubrovnik b&b | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikbedandbreakfast.com/ | email= | address=Frana Supila 1 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 91 201 55 91 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €75 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Simple accommodation in great central spot. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Ariston Hotel | url=https://www.hotelaristondubrovnik.com/ | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=115 luxury sea and garden view rooms a few miles from the Old Town of Dubrovnik along the Adriatic Sea. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Villa Argentina | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/grand-villa-argentina | email=reservations@gva.hr | address=Frana Supila 14 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 533 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik | url=http://www.dubrovnik.hilton.com | email= | address=Marijana Blažića 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320 320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel near the entrance of the Old Town and overlooking the ancient city walls and fortresses. It was built in 1895 and has 139 rooms and 8 suites. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Bellevue | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-bellevue-dubrovnik | email= | address=Pera Čingrije 7 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km from Old Town. | phone=+385 20 330-300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 330-100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a clifftop overlooking the Adriatic, 93 rooms on 5 levels. Rooms have a modern nautical themed decor with wooden flooring. Private beach, spa and sauna. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Dubrovnik Palace | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-dubrovnik-palace | email= | address=Masarykov put 20 | lat= | long= | directions=4.5 km from Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a Lapad peninsula, below the park of little Petka woods and with a view to the Elaphite islands. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Excelsior | alt= | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-excelsior-dubrovnik | email= | address=F. Supila 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2,000 kn | content=5-star hotel of 146 bedrooms and 18 suites. Built in 1913 and completely renovated in 1998 overlooking the Old City. Walking distance to the beaches and Old City. }} *'''[https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-uvala-dubrovnik Hotel Uvala]''', Masarykov put 5A, +385 20 433 608. 4-star hotel of 51 rooms, overlooking the sea and Lapad Bay. * {{sleep | name=Pucic Palace | url=http://www.thepucicpalace.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Od Puca 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the middle of the Old Town across from Gundulic Square | phone=+385 20 326 200 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 326 223 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=19-room 5-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Sun Gardens | alt=formerly Radisson Blu | url=https://www.dubrovniksungardens.com/ | email= | address=Na moru 1, Orašac | lat=42.695 | long=18.015 | directions=Orašac is 15 km north of city | phone=+385 20 361 500 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 361 503 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €200 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=5-star beachside resort, gets rave reviews for comfort, facilities and service. }} ==Stay safe== * Dubrovnik is a very safe city, though the usual precautions should be taken to protect yourself from pick-pocketing. * The streets in the old town can be quite slippery as they've been smoothed down for centuries by people walking over them. At night, avoid the smaller old town streets and stick to the more modern ones with street-lighting (Victorian gaslamps on brackets). ====Stay legal==== *When entering a port, it is international protocol to hoist a flag, meaning "Ready for inspection by Customs". *In Croatia you must ''always'' have your headlights on while operating a motor vehicle including all cars, motorbikes and scooters during winter daylight savings time. Headlights are no longer required during the day in the summer months, although many motorists still leave them turned on. == Connect == Dubrovnik has 4G from all Croatian carriers, which extends all along the coastal highway. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not reached this area. Wifi is widely available in public places. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Hrvatski Autoklub | alt=HAK | url=http://www.hak.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 1 987 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=If you are stranded, have car troubles, or need help }} *'''ATMs''': there are few ATMs outside the Old Town. Avoid Euronet cash machines located in touristy areas since they may charge random extra fees depending on your card. OTP Banka doesn't charge any extra if you choose charging in the local currency. ====Laundry==== Most private accommodation do not offer laundry facilities. If you are staying awhile and are looking for somewhere to wash your clothes then you might require a self-service laundry *{{listing | name=Sanja & Rosie's Launderette Dubrovnik | url=http://dubrovniklaundry.com/ | email= | address=Put Od Bosanke 2 | lat=42.6426103 | long=18.113152 | directions=Ploce Gate, just outside east entrance to the Old Town | phone=+385 99 254 6959 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} *{{listing | name=Laundry SPIN Dubrovnik | url=http://www.laundrydubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Iza Grada | lat=42.642208 | long=18.1097703 | directions=Buza Gate, just outside | phone=+385 98 170 1433 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} ==Go next== * Many destinations in Croatia can be accessed from Dubrovnik with popular attractions including [[Split]], the [[Plitvice National Park|Plitvice Lakes National Park]], and the capital, [[Zagreb]], which is approximately a 10-hr drive away (6 hr if you travel outside the tourist season and take the new highway). Check out the timetables at [http://libertasdubrovnik.hr/ libertas Dubrovnik]. * A popular shopping destination for locals, {{marker | type=do | name=[[Neum]] | lat=42.9228251 | long=17.6190019 }} in Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) offers many cheap goods for frugal travellers. Buses heading between Split and Dubrovnik will often stop for a short while here to collect various supplies. * [[Montenegro]] Daily buses operates from Dubrovnik through to [[Kotor]], [[Budva]] or [[Herceg Novi]]. * [[Ston]] is known for oysters and old salt ponds still in use and the longest stone wall in Europe (5&nbsp;km long). * [[Trsteno]] 15th-century summer residence with renaissance garden. * [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia]] is about 3 hr away by bus, and makes for a good two day trip. The city has a much stronger Turkish feel as opposed to Dubrovnik's Italian. * [[Sarajevo]] is worth visiting as it is considered by some as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. * A boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands (Koločep, Šipan, Lopud) is well worth while, with plenty of places to swim, fish or relax. * [[Međugorje]] Visit the Shrine of Međugorje for a religious experience. * [[Mljet]] island. Green island with national park, lakes and monasteries. * Go on a wine tasting tour to Pelješac peninsula {{routebox | image1=E80-HR.svg | imagesize1=35 | directionl1=W | majorl1={{flag|Europe}}{{flag|Italy}} [[Pescara]] | minorl1=[[File:Noun Ocean 1639439 006699.svg|18px]] Adriatic Sea | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] Karasovići/Debeli Brijeg | minorr1=[[Cavtat]] }} {{geo|42.640278|18.108333}} {{isPartOf|Dubrovnik-Neretva}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Ferries_in_the_Mediterranean}} b0n0rv7b0cfkdqwfnl9td98tvtkybhv 4492224 4492068 2022-07-29T10:09:03Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Get around */[[WV:SH]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dubrovnik D81 4076 (37941725314) (cropped).jpg|unesco=yes}} [[File:Dubrovnik1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Old Harbour at Dubrovnik]] '''Dubrovnik''' is an old city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of [[Croatia]]. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Its population is about 43,000 in 2011. Dubrovnik is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" and is listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. [[File:Croatia - Dubrovnik.PNG|thumb|300px|right|Dubrovnik within Croatia]] ==Understand== The city of Dubrovnik (Latin: ''Ragusa'') was built on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages it became the only city-state in the Adriatic to rival [[Venice]]. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. Furthermore, Dubrovnik was one of the centres of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars. Today Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia's tourist cap, an elite destination, and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Just like many destinations in the Adriatic, it is much more expensive and tourism centered than other places in Croatia. It has managed to survive many centuries, with constant threats to its territory, particularly from the mighty [[Ottoman Empire]] and Venice. As early as the 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once said that "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and find it". Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favored the city. The late Pope John Paul II was a fan of Dubrovnik and was even made an honorary citizen. Of the 23 top luxury hotels in Croatia in 2010, 13 were in Dubrovnik. The city became famous for a new audience in the 2010s as one of the sets of the ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' television series. Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. A multitude of typical towns and excursions include: the Elaphiti Islands, the attractive town of [[Cavtat]], the Konavle valley, [[Mljet]] Island, [[Korčula]] Island, Ston and Peljesac Peninsula. The neighbouring towns of [[Kotor]] and Perast in [[Montenegro]] or [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] also make for intriguing day trips. * {{listing | name=Dubrovnik Travel Corner | url=http://www.dubrovnik-travelcorner.com/ | email=info@dubrovnik-travelcorner.com | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 40 | lat=42.658 | long=18.087 | directions= | phone=+385 20 492 313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: 08:00-22:00, winter: 09:00-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Commercial travel agency near the harbour. }} [[File:bokar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Bokar Fortress ]] ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Dubrovnik Airport | alt={{IATA|DBV}} | url=http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=42.561389 | long=18.268333 | directions=is about {{km|20}} to the south of the city. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dubrovnik Airport | image=Dubrovnik Airport pano.jpg | wikidata=Q1147000 | content= }} The following airlines operate flights to/from Dubrovnik Airport: '''Aer Lingus''' ([[Dublin]]-seasonal), '''Aeroflot''' ([[Moscow]] - seasonal), '''Air Serbia''' ([[Belgrade]]-seasonal), '''Austrian Airlines''' ([[Vienna]]), '''B&H Airlines''' ([[Sarajevo]]-seasonal), '''Bmibaby''' ([[East Midlands]]-seasonal), '''British Airways''' ([[London]]-Gatwick-seasonal), '''Croatia Airlines''' ([[Amsterdam]], [[Athens]], [[Belgrade]]-seasonal, [[Düsseldorf]], [[Frankfurt]], [[London]]-Gatwick, [[Munich]], [[Paris]]-Charles de Gaulle, [[Pula]], [[Rome]]-Fiumicino, [[Split]], [[Tel Aviv]], [[Vienna]], [[Zagreb]], [[Zürich]]), '''DanubeWings''' ([[Bratislava]]), '''EasyJet''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal), [[Geneva]]-seasonal, [[Liverpool]]-seasonal, [[London Gatwick]]-seasonal, [[Milan]]-Malpensa-seasonal, [[Paris]]-Orly-seasonal), '''Estonian Air''' ([[Tallinn]]), '''Finnair''' ([[Helsinki]]), '''Eurowings''' ([[Berlin]]-Schönefeld, [[Cologne]]/[[Bonn]], [[Hamburg]]), '''Iberia Airlines''' ([[Madrid]]-seasonal), '''Iberia operated by Air Nostrum''' (Valencia-seasonal), '''Israir''' ([[Tel Aviv]] - seasonal), '''Jetairfly''' (Brussels-seasonal), '''Jet2.com''' ([[Belfast]]-seasonal, [[Edinburgh]]-seasonal, [[Leeds]]-seasonal, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Lufthansa''' ([[Munich]]), '''Luxair''' ([[Luxembourg]]), '''Norwegian Air Shuttle''' ([[Bergen]], [[Oslo]]-Gardermoen, [[Stavanger]], [[Stockholm]]-Arlanda, [[Trondheim]], [[Warsaw]]),'''Tarom''' ([[Bucharest]] - Henri Coanda, seasonal) '''Thomson Airways''' ([[London Gatwick]], [[London]]-Luton, [[Manchester]]-seasonal), '''Turkish Airlines''' ([[Istanbul]]-seasonal), '''Vueling''' ([[Barcelona]]-seasonal), '''Wizzair''' ([[London]]-Luton-seasonal) The exact list of destinations and airlines, especially the low-cost ones, changes each year, but there is always a year-round service to/from [[Zagreb]] and seasonal scheduled and charter flights to/from many other airports in Europe. =====Airport bus transfers===== Croatia Airlines operates buses between the airport and the main bus station in Kantafig (45 kn, 45 min), which is 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Taxis from the airport to the centre will cost 320 kn. Going to the airport a bus aims to leave the main bus station 2 hr before each international flight, and costs 50 kn one-way and 80 kn return. Departure times are also displayed in the tourist information office at Pile Gate. The bus passes close to the Old Town en route to the airport and you can board this bus at the bus stop on Petra Kresimira 4 just above the Old Town, by the lower cable car station. Make sure you wave furiously otherwise the driver may not stop. ===By car=== The trip from Split along the coastal road (Jadranska magistrala or D8) is a beautiful scenic journey passing small, quaint villages and other tourist destinations. Just know that in the summer months the trip is likely to take several hours longer than anticipated. What looks like a short trip on a map can take six hours. A much faster way of simply getting from Split to Dubrovnik by car is to take the A1 highway to [[Ploče]] and then continue via [[Opuzen]] towards Dubrovnik. Traditionally, both routes to Dubrovnik required you to briefly cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the Pelješac Bridge bypassing B&H opened in July 2022. It spans from [[Komarna]] to the [[Pelješac]] peninsula and is slated to cut an hour off the drive time to Dubrovnik. Unusually for an expensive new megaproject, there are no plans to levy a toll on the bridge. The temporary downside of this option is the connecting roadworks on the peninsula haven't all finished, and so you'll partly be using narrower, older roads until you rejoin the D8 after [[Ston]]. If you choose to stay on the old D8 road (called M2 in [[Neum]]), you will need to cross two border checkpoints: from Croatia to B&H, and back into Croatia. B&H is outside the EU, so full customs and immigration checks are carried out and delays are common in summer. ===By bus=== The main bus station is in Kantafig, near Port Gruz and the Tudjman bridge, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the Old Town. Local bus 7 operates between this station and Babin kuk, and bus 1 serves Old Town. Direct buses run to/from [[Zagreb]] (205-234 kn, 11 hr, 7 daily), [[Korčula]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 1 daily), [[Mostar]] (100 kn, 3 hr, 2 daily), [[Orebic]] (100 kn, 2.5 hr, 1 daily), [[Rijeka]] (400 kn, 12 hr, 3 daily), [[Sarajevo]] (160 kn, 5 hr, 1 daily), [[Split]] (100-150 kn, 4.5 hr, 14 daily), [[Zadar]] (200 kn, 8 hr, 7 daily). In the high season, there is also a daily bus leaving at 11:00 going to the [[Montenegro]] cities of [[Herceg Novi]], [[Bar]], [[Kotor]], and [[Budva]]. And at 15:00 to [[Prijedor]] and [[Banja Luka]] (10 hr) in Bosnia. A one-way trip to Budva costs 128 kn or €10. The return tickets are much cheaper and advisable, just look out for the choice of the bus company. When coming by bus from Split or cities further north, police officers may board the bus and you may be asked for a valid identity document when crossing the [[Neum]] corridor which belongs to [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. While the bus companies list trip duration of approx. 4 hr, be prepared for a ride of closer to 5.5-6 hr, including two lots of border checks. For the best views, sit on the side of the bus facing the sea; from [[Split]] and Bosnia-Herzegovina this is on the right, and from Montenegro and the airport this is on the left. A departure listing for the international bus station is available at the [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/ website of the city bus operator]. Further details can be found [http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/dubrovnik_6_1.aspx online]. On all intercity buses you pay a separate fee of €2 or 10 kn to the driver for luggage. So keep some change ready. ===By boat=== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Fort św. Jana.jpg|thumb|St. John Fortress]] =====Cruise ships===== *Many cruise ships come to this port of call, typically docking at the [http://www.portdubrovnik.hr/?lan=en&action=port_dubrovnik&kat=101&pdl=101 Port of Dubrovnik] (Port Gruz) across from the main bus station, 2.5&nbsp;km northwest of the walled old town. The easiest and cheapest way to get from the main bus station to the Old Town is by using the local buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. Some cruise ships anchor offshore just east of the Old Town and tender the passengers directly into the Old Port. In 2010 over 900,000 cruise ship passengers visited Dubrovnik. =====Ferries===== =====Jadrolinija===== * '''From [[Rijeka]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] Ferries run up and down the coast. Calling at [[Split]], [[Stari Grad]], [[Korčula]] and [[Sobra]] on the way. Journey time is up to 20 hr, so consider getting a cabin. The restaurant serves up some decent food at surprisingly reasonable prices, but the 23% tax is not included on the menu. While the journey is scenic there is nothing in the way of entertainment. Come prepared with a good book or just sit on the deck and watch the Adriatic Sea go by. This is more than enough entertainment for an afternoon. * '''From [[Bari]]''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2] in Italy. The dull engine vibration or the swaying of the boat from high winds are likely to keep you awake. Cabins are strongly recommended. Although you can sit comfortably enough inside with the cheaper deck pass, interior temperature is 16⁰C or below and makes for a chilly night even in the height of summer. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|42.6406|18.1089|zoom=15|name=Map of the Dubrovnik Old Town}} [[File:DubrovnikStradun2008.jpg|thumb|Stradun]] The Old Town can be comparatively difficult to navigate on first appearances, as it really is a warren of little streets. There are however signs at the entrances to many of these streets advertising what businesses, shops, restaurants and accommodation are to be found in that direction. Some of these signs appear to be either intentionally misleading or woefully out of date. For example, there is no office of any bus company within the Old Town, despite what the signs may say. The city is completely pedestrianised and easily small enough to get around on foot, some of the streets are a little steep though. ===By sea taxi=== The sea taxis (like a motorboat) operate from the bay area, and go to the castle, they accommodate about 3-4 people and are a generally good option. Not expensive, but not cheap either. Still, it's a worthwhile choice for families. ===By bus=== If you are not staying in Old Town, it's relatively simple get there by bus, as just about every one leads to the Old Town. However, it might be advisable to get a timetable [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/] just in case. It costs 12 kn for tickets bought at any kiosk, or 15 kn bought on the bus; ticket valid for 1 hr. At selected kiosks (including the international bus station) you can purchase a day pass for 30 kn. This pass is valid for 24 hr of unlimited travel on the city bus network, starting from the first validation. The easiest way to get from the Main Bus Station to the Old Town is by using the (mostly modern and air-con equipped) buses number 1, 1A and 1B, which circulate almost constantly. These buses can be boarded from the bus stop just outside the Main Bus Station. Apart from this, there is another bus service which comes inside the bus station and drops you directly at the Old Town. Schedules are available at the information counter of the Main Bus Station. Buses in Dubrovnik are operated by ''Libertas'' and a map of the bus network can be found in their [http://libertasdubrovnik.com/mreza-linija/ website]. === By ride share === * {{Listing|name=Bolt|url=https://bolt.eu/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ===By car=== Not necessary for the city, but handy if you're planning to explore the region. Some car hire companies are: *{{listing | name=A Marker Car Rental | alt=Airport Shuttle Service Dubrovnik | url=http://www.carhiredubrovnik.com | email=info@carhiredubrovnik.com | address=Svetog Djurdja 6-Pile Gate-Old Town | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 739 75 45 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 418 730 | hours= | price=From €32 per day | content=Airport transfers, car, motorbike and scooter rental. }} *{{listing | name=Kompas Rent a Car | url= | email=reservations@kompasrent.hr | address=Kardinala Stepinca 52 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 436 541 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 436 571 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=EasyRent | url=http://www.dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | email=info@dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com | address=Uz glavicu 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 98 1952 114 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 773 953 | hours= | price= | content=Cars from €22 per day. }} * ==See== Dubrovnik was heavily bombed in late 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence (part of a series of wars in the region). Almost all of the damage has been repaired; however, if you look closely around the old town, mortar damage in the cobblestone streets and bullet marks in the stone houses are visible. ===Old Town=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Roland's Column | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641 | long=18.1103 | directions=in front of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3442751 | content=A slender stone flag staff of the legendary knight. Also known as Orlando's Column. Ever since its foundation in 1950, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival is opened by raising a flag carrying the city's motto ''Libertus'' on Orlando's staff. }} *{{see | name=Bell Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640992 | long=18.1107 | directions=after the Ploče entrance to the city | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509014 | content=On top of the tower are the famous 'Zelenci' (The Green Ones), bronze statues which strike the gigantic bell every hour. They have been replaced with copies and the originals are in the atrium of the Sponza Palace. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Sponza Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6411 | long=18.1106 | directions=West of the Bell Tower | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=20 kn | wikidata=Q2986276 | content=Gothic Renaissance palace, one of the few buildings that has maintained its form from before the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. Hosts historic archives. Memorial room of defenders. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Rector's Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat=42.640278 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2497590 | content=The former palace of the Major Council houses a museum dedicated to the city's history. }} *{{see | name=War Photo Limited | url= | email= | address=Antuninska 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price= | content=An exhibition centre of war and conflict photography. Exhibits change during the season. Stunning images by world renowned photo journalists. }} *{{see | name=Pile Gate | alt=Vrata od Pila | url= | email= | address=at the western end of the Placa Thoroughfare (Stradun) | lat=42.641761 | long=18.106854 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3509061 | content=A convenient starting place for your stroll through the Old Town is the Pile Gate. Before entering the Old Town, Fort Lovrjenac, the first among many sites worth seeing in Dubrovnik, provides a good view of the Old Town and its wall. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Placa Stradun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1081 | directions=Old town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1818100 | content=The Stradun (Placa) is the central street of the city of Dubrovnik and is the place where the old city comes to life. During the day, explore the shades of the perpendicular streets and alleys on its sides, and during the night, take walks up and down the Stradun with an ice-cream in hand. The uniform Baroque architecture of the houses in Placa, with shops on the street level and their 'knee-like' entrances, got its present-day form in the restoration of the City taking place after the disastrous earthquake in 1667, when a large number of luxurious Gothic and Renaissance palaces had been destroyed. The architectural design of Placa reveals effective solutions and the business sense of the Dubrovnik Republic in those difficult times. Today, Placa is still the shopping centre and venue of major events. }} *{{see | name=Big Onofrio's Fountain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641528 | long=18.107222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2624621 | content=In the western (Pile) entrance of the old town, The fountain stairs are nowadays a favourite meeting place for local youth and where both the tourists and pigeons take rest and refresh themselves with cool water. }} *{{see | name=Old Port | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The eastern part of the Old Town of Dubrovnik; some cruise ship passengers are tendered to the Old Port. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Fort Lovrijenac | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640731 | long=18.104412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:30 | price=30 kn, or free by showing your City Walls ticket | wikidata=Q3396134 | content=The monumental fort rises above 37 m high rock. It changed roles in the course of history. The main purpose of its construction was defence, and the main idea was to protect the freedom of Dubrovnik. Not much remains in the way of historical artefacts but the fort gives spectacular views back upon the walled city. }} *{{see | name=Aquarium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=30 kn | content= }} ===City walls=== Walk on the walls around the old town, great views. It is highly recommended to visit the walls during the early morning hours or the late afternoon hours during mid-summer months as it can become hot. Dubrovnik is surrounded by City Walls which are 2&nbsp;km long and for which it is famous all around the world. Through the history City Walls were protection from the enemy, today Dubrovnik City Walls brings the visitors from the whole world who want to see this city- museum. There are 3 entrances to the City Walls: on Stradun by the Pile gate, by fort Saint John’s and at the Custom’s House gate. Within the City Walls you will see Fort Minceta and Fort St. John’s on the south-eastern side. Also, within the City Walls are Fort Lawrence at Pile and Fort Revelin at Ploce. The main entrance to the City Walls is by the Inner Pile Gates. Minceta Fort is one of the most beautiful cultural attractions in Dubrovnik. It is situated on the northwest side of the city inside the City Walls. It was built according to the design of Renaissance builder Juraj Dalmatinac. St. Luke’s Tower you can see walking along the landward side of City Walls up to Ploce Gate. St. Luke’s Tower has protected the entrance to the Dubrovnik harbour throughout the history of the city. St John’s Fort was constructed in 16th century and it is really worth of visiting- on its ground floor you can visit the Aquarium, and on first and second floor you can visit Maritime Museum. (more about it at the end of the page). Bokar Fort is situated on the seaward of City Walls. It was designed by Florentine architect Michelozzi in the 15th century. Hours: 08:00-19:30 summer, 10:00-15:00 winter, daily. Entrance fee to the walls: 200 kn for adults, 50 kn for children and 50 kn for students with a valid student card. ===Churches=== *{{listing | type=see | name=Franciscan Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat=42.641800 | long=18.107800 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 410 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509032 | content=This beautiful monastery with Baroque Church, houses a Romanesque cloister and the third oldest pharmacy in the world. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat=42.64 | long=18.110833 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-20:00, Su 11:00-17:30 | price= | wikidata=Q584428 | content=This impressive building is in the Poljana Marin Držić. Supposedly, the original church was built with money donated by Richard the Lionhearted who survived shipwreck on his way home from the Third Crusade. The current Roman Baroque cathedral dates from the 18th century. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Church of Saint Blaise | alt=Crkva Svetog Vlaha | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.640556 | long=18.110278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2986286 | content=Baroque Church dedicated to the city's patron saint. }} [[File:Interior de l'església de Sant Ignasi, Dubrovnik.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Inside the Church of St. Ignatius]] *{{see | name=Church of St. Ignatius and the Jesuit College | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.639503 | long=18.109356 | directions=On an elevated square close to the southern edge of the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Mass held in English daily at 11:00 in the summer | price= | wikidata=Q682758 | content=Ornate Jesuit church, approached via a romantic baroque staircase modelled on the Spanish Steps in Rome (1738). Built between 1667 and 1725 by architect Ignazzio Pozzo, and like most Jesuit churches of the period was modelled on the Gesù in Rome, the mother church of the Jesuits. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.641583 | long=18.111439 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q3509039 | content=This is an exceptionally valuable historic complex, which, besides its religious purpose, also represents the important artistic treasury of ancient Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Church of St. Sebastian | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=by the Ploče gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=15th-century church built by the Ploče gate since St. Sebastian is the saint protector against plague. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Serbian Orthodox Church and Museum of Icons | alt=Pravoslavna crkva i Muzej ikona | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Church admission: free; Museum admission 5-10 kn | content=Built from 1865-1877, stands behind impressive wrought iron gates. Houses a number of icons, mainly Byzantine and Cretan. Museum next to church has extensive icon collection. }} ===Museums=== Some museums offer a discount ticket if you visit more than one museum. For example its 40 kn for the Rectors Palace, 45 kn for Rectors Palace and Ethnographic museum, and 50 kn for Rectors Palace, Ethnographic museum and Maritime museum. You can use these tickets on multiple days. *{{listing | type=see | name=Bukovac House | alt=Kuća Bukovac | url=http://www.kuca-bukovac.hr/ | email= | address=Bukovčeva 5, Cavtat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 478 646 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 09:00 - 13:00, 16:00-20:00; Su 16:00-20:00 | price= | content=Includes works by Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922), one of the most famous modern Croatian painters. Part of the house is devoted to exhibitions of works by young artists. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Dubrovnik Natural History Museum | alt=Prirodoslovni muzej | url= | email= | address=Androvićeva 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 888 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q15547215 | content=The collection of 100 year-old taxidermy specimens dates back to 1872 and may not appeal to everyone. }} *{{see | name=Franciscan Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Placa 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=30 kn | content=Houses artifacts from one of the world's oldest pharmacies. }} *{{see | name=Sigurata Convent Museum | url= | email= | address=Od Sigurate 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 467 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Upon request | price=10 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Synagogue and Jewish Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Zudioska 5 | lat=42.650556 | long=18.091389 | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 028 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata=Q2750095 | content=This synagogue built by Sephardic Jews is supposed to be the second-oldest still in use synagogue in Europe today. A permanent Jewish community here was founded at the end of the 15th century following the expulsions from Portugal and Spain. The Jewish Ghetto was established in 1546 on Jewish Street in the old town of Dubrovnik. The community flourished and included respected doctors, merchants and state representatives. Jews in Dubrovnik enjoyed relative freedom, but there were some restrictions on their activities at certain points in history. The synagogue is tiny and delightful, with heavy velvet drapes and a richly painted, midnight blue ceiling. The museum contains valuable menorahs and Torah scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish community in Dubrovnik. }} *{{see | name=Dominican Monastery Museum | url= | email= | address=Sv. Domina 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 423 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price= 20 kn | content=Paintings and artifacts from Dubrovnik's past. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Sponza Palace Museum | alt=Museum of the State Archives | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=20 kn | content= }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Rector's Palace Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred dvorom 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 321 437 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Artifacts, paintings and furniture dating from the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. }} *{{see | name=The Treasury of Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Kneza Damjana Jude 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 459 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=15 kn | content=The Treasury has 138 reliquaries which are carried around the city during the Feast of St Blaise. }} *{{see | name=Maritime Museum | alt= | url=http://dumus.hr/en/maritime-museum/ | email= | address=In St. John Fortress | lat=42.6398 | long=18.1122 | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 904 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | wikidata=Q12640048 | content=Considering how vital sailing and shipbuilding were to the growth of the Dubrovnik Republic, this is one of the city’s most important museums. }} *{{see | name=Home of Marin Držić | url= | email= | address=Široka 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 420 490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-13:00 and by appointment | price= | content=Memorial house of Marin Držić, a famous 16th-century Croatian playwright from Dubrovnik. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=The Ethnographic Museum | alt=Rupe Granary | url= | email= | address=Od Rupa 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 013 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:00 | price=40 kn | content=Built in 1590, this is a fascinating building, and the exhibits showcase the economic, cultural and spiritual development of Dubrovnik. The folk costumes and textiles give the best flavour of the region where folk culture is still celebrated. }} ===Beaches=== [[File:DubrovnikBeach.jpg|thumb|200px|Banje Beach and the Old Town]] *{{see | name=Lapad Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A car-free, sandy beach area on the Lapad Peninsula, approximately 3.5 km from the old town, where you can relax in the shade of the numerous trees. At the end of a long pedestrianised street full of café bars and restaurants you will see many popular pebble beaches known as Lapad beaches. These beaches are really beautiful and well used. Lapad is definitely one of the most beautiful parts of Dubrovnik and you really must visit it. If you take the headland path to the right hand side of Lapad beach, as you look at the Adriatic, you can walk along a charming little coast path with small concrete 'beaches' and ladders into the sea. These were put in during the Tito era and are ideal for one or two sunbathers. Walking further along is an excellent local fish restaurant - ideal for ending the day. The walk back is not particularly well lit, but perfectly safe. }} *{{see | name=Banje Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well-located pebble beach. There's a concessioned part with an entrance fee, but also a public part which is always livelier and more relaxed. Great way to beat the heat in the middle of the town. Amazing view to city walls, Old Town Dubrovnik and the island of Lokrum. Beach volleyball, mini football or water polo. You can also enjoy lying on deck chair and having a drink. }} ===Other=== * '''Stradun'''. Take a walk and enjoy a drink at a cafe on the main thoroughfare of the old town. *'''Mount Srđ''', For a great view of the city. There is a fortress on top which contains a small museum describing its history. There are several ways up: ** '''Walk up''' the winding footpath to the fortress and large cross on the hilltop 400 m above Dubrovnik. Walking up from the old town takes about 90 min. The path is quite rocky so use suitable footwear. **Take the new renovated '''cable car''' and you will get from Down station to Mountain Srđ in less than 4 min. Round trip ticket 170 kn. **Go by '''car''' via Bosanka village. Follow Jadranska cesta (D8) towards Mlini and drive past Dubrovnik. Turn left to Bosanka village and follow the road up the hill. * Visit the '''Fortress Lovrijenac'''. It was an essential fortification for defence of the city from both ground and sea attacks. In order to prevent mutiny by the commander of the fortress, the walls facing the city are only 60&nbsp;cm thick compared to those exposed to enemy fire which were 12 m thick. Above the entrance to the fortress is an inscription that says "Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro" which translates to "Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world". ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Dubrovnik}} [[File:Dubrovnik view from ocean.jpg|thumb|300px|right|View of the City]] *{{do | name=Cliff Jumping @ Cafe Buža | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=See listing for Cafe Buža in the Drinks section. }} *{{do | name=Lazareti | url=http://www.arl.hr | email=arl@du.htnet.hr | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=Ploce, just out side of the east entrance to the Old town | phone=+385 20 324 633 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old quarantine hospital serves as a cultural centre for concerts, exhibitions, workshops, theater, film, night clubs and literature. The concert hall/bar is a very cozy place with a decent sound system. Gallery Galeriya Tutunplok is open daily 12:00-21:00. Films and theater showings range from 20-40 kn Concerts cost 40-100 kn. A nightclub is open here from 10:00-16:00 and will cost you about 30 kn. Gathers a mostly alternative crowd. }} *{{do | name=imad hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Za Karmenom 1 | lat=42.639691 | long=18.112641 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=for free | price= | content=Swim in the Adriatic Sea below the old wall. In the harbour of the old town, go all around (right) along the wall, beyond the aquarium and there is a pier and some rocks where you can cool down on a hot summer day. Avoid stepping on sea urchins, which are commonly found on rocks in the sea water around Dubrovnik, especially if you are wearing no shoes. These are mostly found in clear water and are easy to spot. }} ===Sailing and boat trips=== Dubrovnik is an excellent starting point for exploring southern Adriatic coast primarily Elaphite islands, Korčula, Pelješac and Mljet. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Dubrovnik. Majority of them operate from ACI marina Dubrovnik (42°40,3’ N 18°07,6’ E) which is based in Komolac about 2 nautical miles away from the entrance to the port Gruz, and 6 km away from the old town. It is open throughout the whole year. *[http://www.ayachtcharterdubrovnik.com '''AYachtCharterDubrovnik.com'''] operates from Komolac and offers a unique selection of yachts and other type of sailboats great for a family vacation. Dubrovnik is characterized by Mediterranean climate and generally light NW winds, making a yacht charter holiday very popular with couples with younger children and less experienced skippers and crews. A strong north wind known as the Bora is more usual during autumn and winter. When you charter a yacht through charter agency and arrive to designated marina there are a few things that need to be done. The most important thing is the yacht check-in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out. After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the grocery shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without anything to eat or drink. You can do the shopping in a marina however the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. :*'''Marina in Dubrovnik''', [http://www.velmundi.com/marinas/dubrovnik-9/]. The only marina in Dubrovnik (formally in Komolac city) designed for sailing yachts and touristic catamarans, which start cruises in Dubrovnik. It is about 5 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik, in Rijeka Dubrovacka. :*'''In Jam Yacht Supply''', [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/]. Online provisioning catalog where you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance and everything you order awaits for you in the marina. This is convenient because it takes the load of you and the things you must do when you arrive at the marina for your sailing holiday. * '''Lokrum''', Take a ferry to the Island of Lokrum which houses a monastery, a fort with great views of Dubrovnik, botanical gardens and a naturist beach. Preserved as a ''nature park'' this small island is reachable in 10 min in boat-time from the old city port. It offers unparalleled serenity, beauty and peace. ===Festivals=== * {{do | name=Dubrovnik Summer Festival | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnik-festival.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Music and theatre festival held since 1949 from 10 July to 25 August. Famous nationwide for its exquisite selection of drama, plays and concert of chamber music with more than 2,000 artists from 30 countries during 47 days of festival. Be sure to book in advance and don't miss a chance to see some of the open-air performances. }} ===Cable car=== *{{do | name=Dubrovnik Cable Car | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikcablecar.com/ | email= | address=Petra Krešimira 4. bb, 20000 Dubrovnik | lat= | long= | directions=The easiest way to come to the cable car is from the Old Town of Dubrovnik. On the northern side of the town there is Buža Street which leads you towards the exit from the city walls. From there you need to keep climbing towards the fireman station. Once you are at the fireman station, you need to cross the street on your right hand side and keep going straight. After few moments you will see cable car station on your right hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=120 kn round trip | content=The original cable car was bombed during the conflicts and closed in 1991. It reopened to the public for the first time on 10 July 2010. The view of the Old City will rival that found on any postcard. There is a small shop at the top and Restaurant Panorama with new outside terraces, restaurant with best view. Directions to the Cable Car are difficult to find in the Old City. }} ==Buy== [[File:Dubrovnik shops.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A lane with tourist shops in Dubrovnik]] There are many local artisans who specialize in domestic crafts. Popular purchases include: handmade tablecloths, linens and napkins. Many merchants claim that the necktie was invented in Croatia. Another local speciality is little dolls dressed in local garb. The '''Pharmacy''', at the Franciscan Monastery creates hand creams and other toiletries based on ancient recipes. The pharmacy is one of the oldest in this part of Europe. It has been operating from the time of its foundation to the present day. While wandering around the Old Town, you will come across many shops that sell Croatian goods such as wine and textiles. If you have transport there is a Lidl (German discount supermarket) 5&nbsp;km east of the Old Town near the village of Čibača; this is where the locals shop to avoid steep Dubrovnik prices. *{{buy | name=Clara Stones Jewellery Store | url= | email= | address=Naljeskoviceva 8 | lat= | long= | directions=5th street to the left of Stradun if you go from Pile Gate | phone=+385 20 321706 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unique handmade Adriatic coral, pearl and gems jewellery with certificates of authenticity. }} * You're probably aware of the 2011-2019 TV fantasy series called ''Game of Thrones''. GOT is everywhere in Dubrovnik, and is believed to have added significantly to tourist congestion. ===Bicycle parts and service=== Somewhat surprisingly, some car parts shops in the Dubrovnik area sell bicycles; they are easy to notice, as new bikes are standing outside in front of the shop. These shops may also carry some bicycle accessories and spare parts, but they don't do any bicycle repair. As of 2014, there was no dedicated bicycle shop in town; there was one person (Tonći Kera, see below) who works as a bicycle mechanic in his spare time, in a shed next to his apartment building, while having a day job elsewhere. *{{buy | name=Tonći Kera, meštar za bicikle | url= | email= | address=P. Zoranića 1 | lat= | long= | directions=ask at the garage | phone=+385 20 436-776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is not a regular bicycle repair shop, however the operator of this local garage offers a service. }} ==Eat== [[File:2011 Dubrownik, Pałac Sponza (01).jpg|thumb|Sponza Palace (''Palača Sponza'')]] There is a wide range of restaurants in the Old Town, mostly offering a very similar menu of local seafood and some meat dishes. The cuisine may not be very imaginative, but it is usually of good quality and very fresh. Restaurants can be crudely separated into (slightly) cheaper tourist-trap places, and more expensive but first class gastronomic restaurants. There are a few pizzerias, mostly wood-fired and quite acceptable. The Kraš chocolate sold at stores is delicious. Dubrovnik, more so than the rest of Croatia, is well aware of its status as a tourist hot-spot. Rents for restaurant premises are high and consequently the prices on the menus reflect this. Note that in the off peak season of November–March nearly all the top-end restaurants close, leaving only a handful of desperate tourist trap enterprises operating and still charging high prices. You can however still eat well and discounts can be negotiated. Dubrovnik cuisine is characteristically not very spicy and is famous for traditionalism. Many popular meals are characteristic of Dubrovnik such as zelena menestra (it is the name for many sorts of cabbages and other vegetables with meat), the meat dish pašticada and the famous caramel-based dessert dubrovačka rozata. Since Dubrovnik restaurants are quite popular, many mid-range and high-end establishments provide the option of online reservation. English-language menus are found everywhere. ===Budget=== Groceries to prepare your own meals can be bought at {{eat | name=Zoro | url= | email= | address=Ulica od Puča 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in the heart of Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-23:00 | price= | content= }}. ====In the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Barba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Boškovićeva ul. 5 | lat=42.6414454 | long=18.1099842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Buffet Škola | alt= | url= | email= | address=Antuninska ul. 1 | lat=42.6414763 | long=18.1086388 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Tabasco | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hvarska ul. 48 | lat=42.6425163 | long=18.1114206 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} *{{eat | name=Zlatno Zrno Pekarnica (Bakery) | url= | email= | address=Petra Kresimira | lat= | long= | directions=outside the city walls near the fire station | phone=+385 20 412153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Nice patisserie and bakery that stays open late. Expensive, but cheaper than those within the city walls. }} ====Near the Pemo Hypermarket==== *{{listing | type=eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url=http://pizzeria-la-luna-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Andrije Hebranga 60 | lat=42.6540606 | long= 18.0918482 | directions= | phone=+385 20 419 736 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-24:00 | price=45 kn/medium pizza | content=Large portions. Really good pizza with fresh ingredients. Best to have a medium pizza for 1 person or large if you are really hungry; a large can be split in half for not that hungry couples. Only pizza is served before 17:00, for pasta or other dishes you will have to wait until 17:00. }} * {{eat | name=Konoba Fortuna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. dr. Ante Starčevića 89 | lat=42.6515175 | long=18.0890908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Konoba Tabak | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vukovarska ul. 34 | lat=42.6522479 | long= 18.0923692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria La Luna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6540566 | long= 18.0918451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Around the Forest Park Velika and Mala Petka==== * {{eat | name= Pizzeria Asterix & Obelix| alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Žrtava s Dakse 18 | lat=42.6533909 | long=18.0755980 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Lokanda Peskarija | url= | email= | address=Na ponti bb | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 324 750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Traditional Dalmatian appetizers and meals, you get your meal in a large black fisherman's style pot. }} *{{eat | name=Mea Culpa | url= | email= | address=Široka Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=70 kn/pizza+bottle of water | content=One of the best pizzerias on what is becoming a 'pizza street'. Go for pizza or a coffee and brandy and exchange banter with the staff. }} *{{eat | name=Nishta | url=http://www.nishtarestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Prijeko 30 | lat= | long= | directions=At the top of the first set of stairs on Palmotićeva, which is the 3rd street on the left when walking from Pile gate | phone=+385 92 218 8612 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Dubrovnik's only vegetarian restaurant, with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request. }} *{{eat | name=Poklisar | url= | email= | address=Od Ribarnica 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the old harbour | phone=+385 20 322176 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Limited but good menu, including pizza and some very enjoyable live piano music. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzeria Scala | url=http://www.pizzeria-scala.com | email= | address=Mata Vodopića 3 | lat= | long= | directions=near Tommy's supermarket | phone= +385 91 412-5110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-24:00 | price=40 kn for a normal 30 cm pizza; 50-80 kn for delicious Mexican food/specialities | content= A very nice pizzeria between Lapad and Babin Kuk with good pizza and very good Mexican food/specialities. }} *{{eat | name=Spaghetteria Toni | url= | email= | address=Nikole Bozidarevica 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323-134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A small Italian-style restaurant in the old town with outdoor seating providing a wide variety of pasta. }} *{{eat | name=Lady Pi-Pi | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=from Pile Gate second street on left right at the top of the steps | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit= | content=Worth the climb for magnificent views over the old town from the restaurants' terrace and presumably taking its name from an ancient water feature just outside the restaurant (not for the prudish). Grilled fish with vegetables 110 kn, grilled chicken with fries about 70 kn, salads, etc. Be prepared to wait for a table with a terrace view as is very popular with locals - alternatively arrive before 20:00 to avoid the busiest times. Beware of wasps. }} [[File:Dubrovnik Cafe.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Street dining in Dubrovnik]] *{{eat | name=Arka | url= | email= | address=Gundulićeva poljana | lat= | long= | directions=in the Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dalmatian cuisine in an excellent location. Has some good vegetarian options. The baked moussaka especially is worth a try. }} *{{eat | name=Domino Steak House | url= | email= | address=Od Domina 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 323 103 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best for a variety of ways of serving steak. Also serves traditional Dalmatian fare. }} *{{listing | type=eat | name=Dubravka 1836 | alt= | url=https://www.nautikarestaurants.com/dubravka-restaurant-cafe/ | email= | address=Brsalje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Pile Gate, Brsalje Sq at entrance to the Old Town. | phone=+385 20 426 319 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Pizza 60 kn, mains 70-160 kn, dessert 30 kn | content=Variety of pizzas, meat and seafood dishes, quality domestic and foreign wines, cocktails, homemade ice cream and desserts. }} *{{eat | name=Konoba Atlantic | url= | email= | address=Kardinala Stepinca 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 726 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty Italian food and inexpensive wine. Try the lobster and prawn ravioli. }} * {{eat | name=Marco Polo | url=http://www.marcopolo-dubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Lucarica 6 | lat= | long= | directions=near St. Blaise church | phone=+385 99 801 45 66 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-24:00 | price= | content=Good traditional food served in a small outdoor courtyard. Really nice restaurant with different types of food. }} *{{eat | name=Proto | url= | email= | address=Široka Ulica | lat= | long= | directions=Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good seafood. }} *{{eat | name=Taj Mahal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=within the old city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a variety of Bosnian and Eastern cuisine such as Cevapcici u lepinji, baklava and tufahi. The wait can be quite long, and vegetarian options are often sold out. }} * {{eat | name=Gil's Little Bistro | alt=formerly on Sv Dominika | url= | email= | address=Petilovrijenci 4 | lat= | long= | directions=midway along old town Stradun | phone=+385 20 321 168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Friendly place for a mid-town meal. }} === Splurge === *{{eat | name=Nautika | url=http://www.esculap-teo.hr/restaurant_nautika.html | email= | address=Brsalje 3 | lat= | long= | directions=just outside the Pile gate to the Old City, on the waterfront | phone=+385 20 44 25 26 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Try the €17 "Mediterranean Lunch" special; otherwise start at 200 kn | content=Great views of the sea and Old City. Pay attention to the menu prices which switch from kuna to euro throughout. }} *{{eat | name=Porat Restaurant & Terrace | alt=Restaurant in Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik hotel | url=http://www.hilton.co.uk/dubrovnik | email= | address=Marijana Blazica 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320-320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Spacious terrace, just outside the Pile gate. Offers international and Croatian cuisine. }} ==Drink== [[File:Casco viejo de Dubrovnik, Croacia, 2014-04-14, DD 04.JPG|thumb|Old City of Dubrovnik]] The most popular hard alcohol in Croatia is home made ''rakija''. This is a very strong distilled drink made from a variety of fruits. Examples include ''šljivovica'', made from plums, ''loza'', made from grapes, and ''orahovica'', made with walnuts. All are quite strong. There are many excellent local wines from both the Pelješac Peninsula and Konavle and it is often less expensive than soft drinks like Coca Cola. However, be careful when purchasing wine from unlicensed dealers. Though the price is very attractive with some being as low as 10 kn or €1.5 per litre it can sometimes be of low quality. Croatian beer is also good and popular, though none is made in the Dubrovnik region. ===Cafes=== There are numerous cafes throughout the Old Town and the entire city with prices varying according to the location (particularly, those located on the Stradun are by far the most expensive but you are paying for the ambiance and people-watching as well). Most cafes serve a wide variety of drinks all day. ===Bars=== Walk towards the sea from Stradun near the Ploce gate, and you'll hit a tiny square with outdoor seating by 4 or 5 different pubs, with live music playing, and large cocktail pitchers with very low alcohol content. *{{drink | name=Cafe Buža |alt=| url= | email= | address=Iza Mura | lat= | long= | directions=Follow a sign that says ‘cold drinks’ and enter through a hole in the wall on the south side of the Old Town. Just wander up the stairs (on the right side of Stradun coming from Pile gate), until you hit the city walls, and then walk all the way down. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Higher price range |lastedit=2018-02-26| content=The tables and chairs are set out on the side of the cliff and the beers are served in bottles and plastic cups. You can sunbathe on the rocks or do some cliff-diving but do watch for rocks below. This is lovely in the evening, when the sun is setting and you gaze over at island of Lokrum. Eclectic chilled out music plays unobtrusively in the background. There isn’t much in the way of shelter apart from some palm leaves so Buža won’t open in bad weather. }} *{{drink | name=Casablanca | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On one of the streets to the left of Stradun walking from the Pile gate | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Look for flashing red and blue lights. This is an interesting, slightly bizarre bar with seating outside on the city stairs, techno music, and may have erotic dancing. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=D'vino Wine Bar | alt= | url=https://www.dvino.net/ | email= | address=Palmoticeva 4a | lat= | long= | directions=Coming from Pile Gate they are on the third street off of Stradun on the left. | phone=+385 20 321 223 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A selection of over 100 fine domestic and imported wine available by the glass, bottle, and in tasting servings. Largest selection of wines by the glass in Dubrovnik with a very intimate, romantic atmosphere, which is a change of pace from other bars in the city. }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=NoneNina | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pred Dvorom 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 333 0601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Chill music fills this lounge bar at night, making it a great place to unwind after a full day of sightseeing. }} * {{drink | name=Troubadour | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bunićeva poljana 2 | lat=42.64006 | long=18.11020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A popular bar/café which comes alive at night with daily live music, usually jazz. Can be very expensive though, so you often see people sitting on nearby steps enjoying the music with drinks bought from the nearby Konzum supermarket. }} * {{drink | name=Beer Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Miha Pracata 6 | lat=42.6404 | long=18.1090 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=Despite its sterile sounding name, this place has a lovely courtyard out the back. Its real draw however is that it is possibly one of the cheapest places to get a beer in the old town. Some reasonably priced snacks are also available. }} ===Clubs=== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Culture Club Revelin | alt= | url=https://www.clubrevelin.com/ | email= | address=Svetog Dominika 3 | lat= | long= | directions=Just inside Ploce gate | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Nightly 23:00-06:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Dubrovnik's liveliest night spot, techno and other styles. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Banje Beach Club | alt=formerly EastWest | url=http://www.banjebeach.com/ | email=info@ew-dubrovnik.com | address=Frana Supila 10/B | lat= | long= | directions=East of Ploce gate | phone=+385 20 514 6485 | tollfree= | hours=Daily to 02:00 | price=Free entrance until midnight | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Beach club, bar and Med-style restaurant by day, at night you can party in the nightclub. Great view, various kinds of music, popular DJs and beautiful atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Klub Orlando | url= | email= | address=Branitelja Dubrovnika 41 | lat= | long= | directions=5 min walk along Branitelja Dubrovnika from the old town's Pile Gate. At number 41, on the left, there is a dark car park, belonging to the old hospital . Walk into it, turn right, pass a small building, then ascend a lot of steps. | phone=+385 20 312 674 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dingy club, predominantly metal but seems to cater for anything deemed alternative. Cheap drink prices with occasional international touring acts, definitely in the minority as a tourist here. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name=Lazareti | alt= | url=http://www.lazareti.com | email= | address=Frana Supila 8 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance to Old Town | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Too cool to publicise hours | price= | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=House and techno music. }} ==Sleep== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings, it makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming and confusing than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> Private rooms are a good option for those on a budget, starting from around €10 per person for comfort and privacy exceeding those of hostels. The downside is that they may be far from the Old Town, so make sure you check the location. Owners letting out these rooms accost buses at the bus station, so you can ask around and even bargain a little. ===Budget=== <!-- PLEASE STOP removing empty fields from the listings. It makes the later addition of additional information a lot more time consuming than it should be--Please just don't do it! --> *{{sleep | name=Camping Solitudo | alt= | url=http://www.camping-adriatic.com/croatia/dubrovnik/camping/solitudo | email= | address= | lat=42.66198 | long=18.07064 | directions=Catch bus #7 from the main bus station (every hour) directly or take bus #1 to the Old Town Pile station and change to bus 6 (6 and 7, direction: 'Babin Kuk') | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2 people in a tent: €47 | content=A large site with one large amenity block in the middle, so if you are on the edge there is a reasonable walk to the toilets. 400 m walk to two beaches. Most of the pitches are dirt or gravel so not great on lightweight groundsheets. Bar and food on site. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Villa Micika Dubrovnik | alt= | url=http://www.vilamicika.hr/ | email=info@vilamicika.hr | address=Mata Vodopica 10 | lat=42.655184 | long=18.074730 | directions=in Lapad, 200 m walk to the beach; take Bus #6 from Pile or the bus station to Lapad post office | phone=+385 20 437 332, +385 98 243 717 | tollfree=+385 98 243 717 (Whatsapp and Viber too) | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=€18 low season, €48 high season | lastedit=2018-09-29 | content=A small cozy guesthouse in Lapad, 300 m from the Lapad beach and another 200 from the pine forest. Funky, clean, character rooms with a large shared terrace and BBQ. Free Internet with Wi-Fi. All rooms have TV with local and international channels, air-con and bathrooms with shower cabin and WC. }} *{{sleep | name=Guest House Letizia | alt= | url=https://guesthouseletizia.rentalscroacia.info/hr/ | email=guest.house.petrusic@gmail.com | address=Ul. pod Polje | lat=42.65978 | long=18.089944 | directions=in Gruz above the main city port. Go to the Barcelys Hotel and then after hotel 20 m turn on uphill street on left. A few steps above you will find the guest house | phone=+385 20 638 194 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=€35-40 per room | content=Free WiFi, a garden and a shared terrace looking out to Gruž Bay. Bright rooms with wooden floors, some have a private balcony. Stone barbecue on the terrace. Guests can also cook in a shared open-plan kitchen, a dining table for 6 is provided, no extra charge is levied for those services. }} * {{sleep | name=Dubrovnik Backpacker's Club | url=http://www.dubackpackers.com/ | email=caravanica@gmail.com | address=Mostarska 2d | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 435 375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Home turned into a backpackers hot spot. Family run with location on Lapad, popular after its beaches and green parks, and a 10-min ride from old town and crowds. No booking fee for booking through their website. }} *{{sleep | name=Youth Hostel Dubrovnik | url=http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Dubrovnik-021004.en.htm | email= | address=Vinka Sagrestana 3 | lat= | long= | directions=20 min walk from the Old Town | phone=+385 20 423 241 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm bed: €16.70 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=10:00 | content=82 beds. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but it's usually filled with interesting people up for a chat on the balcony. }} *{{sleep | name=Hostel & Rooms Ana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kovacka 4 | lat=42.6414 | long=18.1104 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-17 | content=A great hostel in the heart of the old town. Small and pokey, as all options in the old town are, but this only adds to the atmosphere. Guests gather in the tiny common area each evening with Ana distributing free locally-made grapa to kindle the social atmosphere. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Adriatic Dubrovnik | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-adriatic-dubrovnik | email=reservations_adriatic@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 5 | lat= | long= | directions=at the foot of Petka Hill, by the Adriatic Sea | phone=+385 20 433 609 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Park and sea view rooms. The city centre is reachable by bus. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Komodor | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-komodor-dubrovnik | email=sales_komodor@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 3E, Lapad Bay | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 673 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 437 333 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=Swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, free parking for hotel guests and free Wifi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik | url=http://www.importanneresort.com | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Renovated in 2008. 9-story tower with 79 rooms and 12 family suites, all have air-con, a balcony with sea-view and free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Lero | url=http://www.hotel-lero.hr/ | email=sales@hotel-lero.hr | address=Iva Vojnovica 14 | lat= | long= | directions=15 min walk from Old Town | phone=+385 20 341 333 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 332 123 | hours= | price= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | content=Renovated city hotel with 155 contemporary designed rooms. Sea views and equipped with regular three-star amenities with air-con. Free parking, free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Petka | alt= | url=http://www.sol.hr/en/hotel-petka | email= | address=Obala Stjepana Radica 38 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Port of Gruz | phone=+385 20 410 500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Convenient for island-hopping. Clean air-con rooms, restaurant. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Splendid | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-splendid-dubrovnik | email=sales_splendid@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 633 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=In a Mediterranean garden on a pebble beach in Lapad Bay.It offers free parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Vis | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-vis-dubrovnik | email=sales_vis@hotelimaestral.com | address=Masarykov put 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 433 605 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= |lastedit=2019-05-25| content=On a pebble beach in Lapad Bay. It offers parking for hotel guests, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi in public spaces. }} *{{sleep | name=Pension Stankovich | url=http://www.pension-stankovich.com/ | email= | address=Matije Gubca 15 | lat= | long= | directions=at the entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 98 182 7338 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Dubrovnik b&b | alt= | url=http://www.dubrovnikbedandbreakfast.com/ | email= | address=Frana Supila 1 | lat= | long= | directions=by east entrance of Old Town | phone=+385 91 201 55 91 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €75 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=Simple accommodation in great central spot. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Ariston Hotel | url=https://www.hotelaristondubrovnik.com/ | email=sales@importanneresort.com | address=Kardinala Stepinca 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 440 100 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 200 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=115 luxury sea and garden view rooms a few miles from the Old Town of Dubrovnik along the Adriatic Sea. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Villa Argentina | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/grand-villa-argentina | email=reservations@gva.hr | address=Frana Supila 14 | lat= | long= | directions=near the Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 440 533 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik | url=http://www.dubrovnik.hilton.com | email= | address=Marijana Blažića 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 320 320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel near the entrance of the Old Town and overlooking the ancient city walls and fortresses. It was built in 1895 and has 139 rooms and 8 suites. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Bellevue | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-bellevue-dubrovnik | email= | address=Pera Čingrije 7 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km from Old Town. | phone=+385 20 330-300 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 330-100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a clifftop overlooking the Adriatic, 93 rooms on 5 levels. Rooms have a modern nautical themed decor with wooden flooring. Private beach, spa and sauna. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Dubrovnik Palace | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-dubrovnik-palace | email= | address=Masarykov put 20 | lat= | long= | directions=4.5 km from Old Town | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star hotel on a Lapad peninsula, below the park of little Petka woods and with a view to the Elaphite islands. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Excelsior | alt= | url=https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hotel-excelsior-dubrovnik | email= | address=F. Supila 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 20 300 300 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2,000 kn | content=5-star hotel of 146 bedrooms and 18 suites. Built in 1913 and completely renovated in 1998 overlooking the Old City. Walking distance to the beaches and Old City. }} *'''[https://www.hotelsindubrovnik.com/en/hotel-uvala-dubrovnik Hotel Uvala]''', Masarykov put 5A, +385 20 433 608. 4-star hotel of 51 rooms, overlooking the sea and Lapad Bay. * {{sleep | name=Pucic Palace | url=http://www.thepucicpalace.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Od Puca 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the middle of the Old Town across from Gundulic Square | phone=+385 20 326 200 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 326 223 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=19-room 5-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Sun Gardens | alt=formerly Radisson Blu | url=https://www.dubrovniksungardens.com/ | email= | address=Na moru 1, Orašac | lat=42.695 | long=18.015 | directions=Orašac is 15 km north of city | phone=+385 20 361 500 | tollfree= | fax=+385 20 361 503 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €200 | lastedit=2019-09-27 | content=5-star beachside resort, gets rave reviews for comfort, facilities and service. }} ==Stay safe== * Dubrovnik is a very safe city, though the usual precautions should be taken to protect yourself from pick-pocketing. * The streets in the old town can be quite slippery as they've been smoothed down for centuries by people walking over them. At night, avoid the smaller old town streets and stick to the more modern ones with street-lighting (Victorian gaslamps on brackets). ====Stay legal==== *When entering a port, it is international protocol to hoist a flag, meaning "Ready for inspection by Customs". *In Croatia you must ''always'' have your headlights on while operating a motor vehicle including all cars, motorbikes and scooters during winter daylight savings time. Headlights are no longer required during the day in the summer months, although many motorists still leave them turned on. == Connect == Dubrovnik has 4G from all Croatian carriers, which extends all along the coastal highway. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not reached this area. Wifi is widely available in public places. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Hrvatski Autoklub | alt=HAK | url=http://www.hak.hr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 1 987 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=If you are stranded, have car troubles, or need help }} *'''ATMs''': there are few ATMs outside the Old Town. Avoid Euronet cash machines located in touristy areas since they may charge random extra fees depending on your card. OTP Banka doesn't charge any extra if you choose charging in the local currency. ====Laundry==== Most private accommodation do not offer laundry facilities. If you are staying awhile and are looking for somewhere to wash your clothes then you might require a self-service laundry *{{listing | name=Sanja & Rosie's Launderette Dubrovnik | url=http://dubrovniklaundry.com/ | email= | address=Put Od Bosanke 2 | lat=42.6426103 | long=18.113152 | directions=Ploce Gate, just outside east entrance to the Old Town | phone=+385 99 254 6959 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} *{{listing | name=Laundry SPIN Dubrovnik | url=http://www.laundrydubrovnik.com/ | email= | address=Ulica Iza Grada | lat=42.642208 | long=18.1097703 | directions=Buza Gate, just outside | phone=+385 98 170 1433 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=50 kn | content=Self-service laundromat. Washing and drying machines are available. }} ==Go next== * Many destinations in Croatia can be accessed from Dubrovnik with popular attractions including [[Split]], the [[Plitvice National Park|Plitvice Lakes National Park]], and the capital, [[Zagreb]], which is approximately a 10-hr drive away (6 hr if you travel outside the tourist season and take the new highway). Check out the timetables at [http://libertasdubrovnik.hr/ libertas Dubrovnik]. * A popular shopping destination for locals, {{marker | type=do | name=[[Neum]] | lat=42.9228251 | long=17.6190019 }} in Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) offers many cheap goods for frugal travellers. Buses heading between Split and Dubrovnik will often stop for a short while here to collect various supplies. * [[Montenegro]] Daily buses operates from Dubrovnik through to [[Kotor]], [[Budva]] or [[Herceg Novi]]. * [[Ston]] is known for oysters and old salt ponds still in use and the longest stone wall in Europe (5&nbsp;km long). * [[Trsteno]] 15th-century summer residence with renaissance garden. * [[Mostar]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia]] is about 3 hr away by bus, and makes for a good two day trip. The city has a much stronger Turkish feel as opposed to Dubrovnik's Italian. * [[Sarajevo]] is worth visiting as it is considered by some as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. * A boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands (Koločep, Šipan, Lopud) is well worth while, with plenty of places to swim, fish or relax. * [[Međugorje]] Visit the Shrine of Međugorje for a religious experience. * [[Mljet]] island. Green island with national park, lakes and monasteries. * Go on a wine tasting tour to Pelješac peninsula {{routebox | image1=E80-HR.svg | imagesize1=35 | directionl1=W | majorl1={{flag|Europe}}{{flag|Italy}} [[Pescara]] | minorl1=[[File:Noun Ocean 1639439 006699.svg|18px]] Adriatic Sea | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] Karasovići/Debeli Brijeg | minorr1=[[Cavtat]] }} {{geo|42.640278|18.108333}} {{isPartOf|Dubrovnik-Neretva}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Ferries_in_the_Mediterranean}} 537v6xx786ff4a5nniiayv1jf1bk1g9 0 10608 4491975 4465012 2022-07-28T19:54:57Z 203.81.243.9 /* Mid-range */ Added listing for Chaskaa Indian Restaurant wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Edinburgh New Town banner Princes Street from City Chambers.JPG|caption=Princes Street from City Chambers|unesco=yes|dotm=yes}} The '''New Town''' (so-called) of '''Edinburgh''' represents the historical extension of the Scottish capital to the north of the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] that occurred during the Georgian Period of the late 18th century. Built on a regular grid pattern, the New Town is Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial district, north of '''Princes Street Gardens'''. Along with the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]], the New Town was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage Site]] by UNESCO in 1995. ==Understand== [[File:1768 James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland (First Plan of New Town) - Geographicus - Edinburgh-craig-1768.jpg|thumb|James Craig's plan for the New Town]] [[File:Alexander Nasmyth - Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Alexander Nasmyth's 1825 view]] [[File:Moray Place, Edinburgh 003.jpg|thumb|Moray Place]] By the 1700s Edinburgh was becoming increasingly crowded within the walls of the Old Town. The Act of Union with England in 1707 meant that there was no longer a need for the protection of city walls. In 1752, following the collapse of a six-storey building, a pamphlet was published proposing an extension to the city. In 1766 a design contest was held to select a design for the extension, the New Town. The contest was won by a young architect, James Craig. After review by a committee, James Craig's modified plans were accepted by the town council in 1767. This covered the area of Princes St, George St and Queen St, and is essentially the layout that you can see today. It took until 1820 for the building of this area to be completed, with the area initially being mainly expensive homes, with a few public buildings. Homes were built by different builders with the designs having different details. Initially the residents returned to the Old Town for work and to shop in the markets. Charlotte Square at the western end of George Street is the finest of the streets from this phase. The building elevations in Charlotte Square were all designed by the famous architect Robert Adam, and the design of the square is largely unchanged from this era (except for the addition of some dormer windows and one recent building in the original style on a vacant plot). The northern New Town (north of Queen Street Gardens) was built between 1802 and 1823. This area remains largely unchanged apart for the addition of a few modern shop fronts. Great King Street is the best street to walk along to get the original atmosphere. Later extensions of the New Town were the Moray Estate, which was designed by James Gillespie Graham in 1822. In this area, Moray Place is a particularly fine complete circle of houses, almost unchanged from the 1800s. The West End (locally considered separate from the New Town) was built slightly later, with much of the building being in the 1860s and 1870s. A key landmark in this area is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, which was built between 1874 and 1917. Shared private gardens were a major part of the plans. Some of these (Princes Street Gardens and St Andrew Square) are now run as public parks. However many remain in private hands, with nearby residents paying a subscription for the gardens maintenance. Queen Street Gardens, the Dean Gardens, and the centre of many squares and crescents are examples of this. In addition many townhouses have private gardens hidden at the rear. The original area between Princes Street and Queen Street is now mainly used for shops and offices and many of the original buildings have been replaced. The area to the east of St Andrew Square was redeveloped for the building of the St James shopping centre, and is the only part of the New Town where the original street pattern has disappeared. The rest of the New Town is still mainly residential, although in many cases the original townhouses have been divided into flats. ==Get in== [[Image:New town from the Castle 2.JPG|thumb|Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland and Calton Hill as seen from the castle]] All forms of public transport will lead you into New Town - Waverley railway station and St Andrew bus station are here. Most Lothian bus routes either pass along Princes St, or intersect it at George Street or the Mound. Lots of buses also along Howe St., Dundas St., Leith Walk, Queensferry St., Regent Rd. and Shandwick Place. Trams run along Princes Street towards the west and the airport but are less frequent than buses. Walking is usually the best way to get around New Town, and a car's more trouble than it's worth. But end-to-end this area is about 2 miles (3.2 km) across, and then there's the hills up to the Old Town or down towards Stockbridge to be negotiated. ==See== {{Mapmask|55.9563,-3.1723|55.9558,-3.1731|55.9536,-3.1784|55.9515,-3.1882|55.9512,-3.1918|55.9511,-3.1946|55.9498,-3.2020|55.9487,-3.2047|55.9489,-3.2052|55.9490,-3.2067|55.9458,-3.2055|55.9457,-3.2083|55.9458,-3.2095|55.9460,-3.2106|55.9461,-3.2118|55.9461,-3.2172|55.9459,-3.2178|55.9459,-3.2234|55.9472,-3.2234|55.9486,-3.2238|55.9492,-3.2241|55.9491,-3.2255|55.9494,-3.2278|55.9498,-3.2277|55.9500,-3.2271|55.9504,-3.2283|55.9511,-3.2294|55.9512,-3.2291|55.9524,-3.2312|55.9529,-3.2275|55.9537,-3.2294|55.9546,-3.2306|55.9554,-3.2305|55.9558,-3.2231|55.9559,-3.2229|55.9562,-3.2220|55.9563,-3.2209|55.9564,-3.2166|55.9558,-3.2162|55.9568,-3.2145|55.9568,-3.2142|55.9568,-3.2137|55.9557,-3.2120|55.9558,-3.2117|55.9563,-3.2112|55.9565,-3.2108|55.9561,-3.2101|55.9562,-3.2096|55.9570,-3.2081|55.9573,-3.2070|55.9572,-3.2064|55.9575,-3.2062|55.9577,-3.2060|55.9580,-3.2055|55.9581,-3.2052|55.9581,-3.2032|55.9582,-3.2033|55.9584,-3.2032|55.9587,-3.2029|55.9590,-3.2021|55.9596,-3.1984|55.9596,-3.1972|55.9597,-3.1966|55.9601,-3.1959|55.9606,-3.1954|55.9606,-3.1950|55.9611,-3.1953|55.9613,-3.1946|55.9614,-3.1944|55.9601,-3.1918|55.9611,-3.1909|55.9619,-3.1874|55.9619,-3.1871|55.9638,-3.1834|55.9626,-3.1814|55.9619,-3.1798|55.9617,-3.1787|55.9616,-3.1776|55.9616,-3.1757|55.9616,-3.1737|55.9615,-3.1716|55.9616,-3.1711|55.9576,-3.1721|55.9563,-3.1723}} {{Mapframe|55.95500|-3.20157|zoom=14|layer=M|width=800|align=center}} [[Image:Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg|thumb|The Scott Monument]] * {{see | name=The Scott Monument | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/scott-monument | email= | address=East Princes Street Gardens | lat=55.952417 | long=-3.193278 | directions= | phone=+44 131 529-4068 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: temporarily closed.''' Apr-Sep: daily 10AM-7PM; Oct-Mar: daily 10AM-4PM | price=£8 (cash only) | wikipedia=Scott Monument | image=Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q2502213 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb {{ft|200}} above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (there are 287 steps and no lift). }} * {{see | name=Old Calton Burial Ground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.18619 | directions=just east of Princes Street and Southwest of Calton Hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Old Calton Burying Ground, Edinburgh.JPG | wikipedia=Old Calton Burial Ground | content=Contains a range of graves, memorials, and funerary ornaments. Notable memorials include those dedicated to the philosopher David Hume and the Scots who died in the American Civil War. | wikidata=Q7083575}} * {{see | name=National Gallery of Scotland | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email= | address=The Mound | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.19564 | directions=Midway along Princes Street, the only building on the Castle side. | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (6PM in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery | image=Wfm national gallery scotland.jpg | wikidata=Q942713 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally. The new Western Link was opened in 2004 with an entrance from Princes Street Gardens. It joins the National Gallery with the neighbouring Scottish Academy gallery and gives Scotland its first world class art space. }} * {{see | name=The Scottish National Portrait Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email=pginfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=1 Queen Street | lat=55.95548 | long=-3.1936 | directions=Just to the north of St Andrew Square | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (longer opening hours in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Portrait Gallery | image=The impressive Scottish National Portrait Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 1301308.jpg | wikidata=Q2441562 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The world's first purpose-built portrait gallery really stands out on Queen Street due to being built from red sandstone, rather than the yellow sandstone used for almost every other building in the New Town. Holds portraits of Scots from down the ages, with new faces being added all the time. }} [[Image:SNGMA The Building.jpg|thumb|Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Building One)]] *{{see | name=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | alt= | url=https://www.nationalgalleries.org | email=gmainfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=74 Belford Rd | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.22775 | directions=on the western fringe of the New Town; if you want to walk from the city centre it is a good opportunity to combine it with ''Dean Village''; by bus: Take [http://edinburghcoachlines.com/service-13-2/ Edinburgh Coach Lines service 13]; alternatively, there is a special [https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/gallery-bus Gallery Bus] from the Scottish National Gallery at Princes Street every hour from 11AM-4PM (inclusive). If you are coming from outside Edinburgh, it is best to take the train to Haymarket and walk from there | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free. Some special temporary exhibitions may be charged | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | image=Modern One exterior. Photograph Greg Steadman.JPG | wikidata=Q1889944 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The gallery contains a fine selection of modern art from Scotland and other countries. Don't forget to visit Modern Art Two (formerly the Dean), across the road. Modern Art One is in a neoclassical form,er school, which was designed by William Burn in 1825, and there is a fine landform by Charles Jencks dug into the front lawn. Modern Art Two was the Dean Orphan Hospital designed by Thomas Hamilton, built in 1833. Both galleries have spacious gardens. '''2022: advance booking required.'''. }} [[Image:Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg|thumb|Dean Village]] * {{see | name=The Dean Village | alt= | url=http://deanvillage.org/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95228 | long=-3.21820 | directions=From the west end of Princes Street, follow Queensferry Street to the north-west. At a right hand bend, turn left down the steep Bells Brae. Alternatively follow the Water of Leith Walkway upstream from Stockbridge. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg | wikipedia=Dean Village | content=Dating to the 12th century, the Dean Village was home to the flour mills that fed Edinburgh for centuries, powered by the Water of Leith which flows right through the village. "Dean" or "Dene" means a steep valley, and this situation means that the village is protected from the noise of the City, despite being so close to the city centre. Walk down Miller Row to see the full splendour of Thomas Telford's ''Dean Bridge'', which seems relatively mundane when crossing it on Queensferry Street. There are information boards dotted around the village giving information about the different buildings, and the history of the village and the milling industry that once thrived here. | wikidata=Q5246524}} * {{see | name=The Georgian House | alt= | url=http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Georgian-House/ | email=thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk | address=7 Charlotte Square | lat=55.95243 | long=-3.20832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-3318 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking recommended''' daily Mar 1-27 and Nov: 11AM-4PM; Mar 28-Jun 30 and Sep-Oct: 10AM-5PM; Jul-Aug: 10AM-6PM | price=£10, free to National Trust Members | wikipedia=The Georgian House, Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736202 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The house was designed by Robert Adam and is furnished as it would have been around 1796. See how life was in the New Town in the 18th century, from the dining rooms to kitchen in the basement. Due to the lighting simulating 18th century conditions, it is better to visit earlier in the day in winter. The house is set in a particularly fine Georgian square with most of the building built to designs by Robert Adam. }} * {{see | name=St Andrew's & St George's West Church | alt= | url=http://www.stagw.org.uk/ | email=info@stagw.org.uk | address=13 George Street | lat=55.95407 | long=-3.19584 | directions=east end of George Street | phone=+44 131 225-3847 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-2PM | price=Free | image=St George's and St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Andrew's and St George's West Church | content=Completed in 1784, the parish church of the New Town. Protected as a category A listed building, the Church has an unusual elliptical design - the first in Britain - with an ornate ceiling blending Roman, Pompeian and Scottish elements. The steeple holds Scotland's oldest complete peal of bells, cast in 1788. Early 20th century stained glass. Undercroft café. Extensive programme during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and major booksale for Christian Aid each May. | wikidata=Q7592411}} * {{see | name=Edinburgh Gin Distillery | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk/ | email= | address=1a Rutland Place | lat=55.94995 | long=-3.20794 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Basic tour £10 | content=Explore the location where one of Edinburgh's gins is produced. Different tours are offered, the basic one lasts 45 min and includes a sample or miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin. }} * {{see | name=Dundas Street Independent Art Galleries | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95642 | long=-3.19883 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2016-09-07 | content=There are seven commercial art galleries in the top block of Dundas Street (next Queen Street Gardens). Whilst these are in business to sell art, just looking around is fine (and free). [http://www.scottish-gallery.co.uk The Scottish Gallery] and [http://www.fasedinburgh.com/ The Fine Art Society] have works by recognised artists (at prices comparable to cars). [http://www.torrancegallery.co.uk/ The Torrance Gallery] and some others have works by less well known artists from £100. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.cathedral.net/ | email= | address=Palmerston Place | lat=55.94839 | long=-3.21660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 7:30AM Morning Prayer, M-F 5:30PM Choral Eucharist Su services at 8AM, 10:30AM, 3:30PM, visits weekday daytime | price= | image=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal) | lastedit=2015-08-30 | content=Scotland's largest cathedral in the Anglican tradition. Building started in 1874 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The song school (open occasionally) has stunning murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair. | wikidata=Q2324015}} * {{see | name=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95610 | long=-3.18785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Services daily, also open for viewing | price= | image=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Roman Catholic) | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The Roman Catholic Cathedral, established as a chapel in 1814, and became a cathedral in 1886. The original chapel was designed by James Gillespie Graham and the undergone several alterations and extensions. There are services in English and Polish. | wikidata=Q519072}} * {{see | name=James Clerk Maxwell's Birthplace and Museum | alt= | url=http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org/ | email= | address=14 India Street, EH3 6EZ, UK | lat=55.9552507 | long=-3.2057174 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=The house in which James Clerk Maxwell was born is open to visitors by appointment. Visits for up to twelve people are conducted by volunteers and take approximately 1 hour. There are four steps up to the main door. Tour appointments are normally available M-F 10AM-12:30PM, and 2:30PM-5 | price=Free, donations welcome | image=James Clerk Maxwell's birthplace at 14 India Street.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-30 | content=Edinburgh's answer to Newton and Einstein. His equations unified the forces of Electricity and Magnetism and paved the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity. From the website "Modern technology, in large part, stems from his grasp of the basic principles of the universe. Wide ranging developments in the field of electricity and electronics, including radio, television, radar and communications, derive from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of the electromagnetic field - which was not a synthesis of what was known before, but rather a fundamental change in concept that departed from Newton's view and was to influence greatly the modern scientific and industrial revolution." #nerdcator }} * {{see | name=St Bernard's Well | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.9553 | long=-3.21152 | directions=On the Water of Leith Walkway, roughly opposite Ann Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17570795 | content=A well in a fine building from 1789. Open noon-3PM Sundays in August and first Sunday of month April - July. }} ==Do== [[Image:New Town Door.JPG|thumb|The home of the British Prime Minister? No, just the door of a typical Georgian townhouse in the New Town]] * {{do | name=Calton Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95500 | long=-3.18278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Calton Hill | lastedit=2016-08-19 | content=Climb this central hill in the morning or early evening hours to experience a great sunrise/sunset over Edinburgh. However, try to avoid hours of complete darkness. The hill is home to various monuments including the '''National Monument of Scotland''' (also known as ''Edinburgh's Folly''), an unfinished replica of [[Athens]]' Parthenon, built as a memorial to the Napoleonic Wars, and '''[http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Nelson-Monument Nelson's Tower]''', built in the shape of an upturned telescope in honour of the naval hero. The latter features a ''Time Ball'' at the top, which drops at 1PM every day to enable ships at [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]] docks to set their clocks. The time ball was operated by the City Observatory, which was here until it was replaced by the larger Royal Observatory of Edinburgh in the [[Edinburgh/South|south]] of the City, in the late 19th century when light pollution in the city centre became too much of an obstacle to celestial viewing. The '''City Observatory''' was refurbished by the [http://www.collectivegallery.net/ Collective Gallery], reopening in 2018 as a modern art exhibition space, with a three exhibition spaces and a cafe. | wikidata=Q1199959}} * {{do | name=Princes Street Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/940791/princes_street_gardens | email= | address= | lat=55.9511 | long=-3.1987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Princes Street Gardens | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Walk through this small, beautiful park that lies in the small valley between Castle Hill and Princes Street and forms the boundary between the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and New Towns. | wikidata=Q980646}} * {{do | name=Edinburgh Playhouse | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/ | email= | address=18-22 Greenside Place | lat=55.95681 | long=-3.18516 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A former cinema that now hosts musicals and concerts. }} * {{do | name=Vue | alt= | url= | email= | address=Leith Walk | lat=55.95627 | long=-3.18610 | directions= | phone=+44 870 240 6020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large multiplex cinema. }} ==Buy== The New Town is home to most of the shopping in Edinburgh, split across a number of distinct areas: ===Princes Street=== Princes Street marks the southern edge of the New Town, and is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. It runs through the middle of the city from Waverley train station to Lothian Road. It contains large chain stores such as Primark, Marks & Spencer and H&M for clothes and tourist oriented shops. * {{buy | name=St James Quarter | alt= | url=https://stjamesquarter.com/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.18844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St. James Centre | wikidata=Q7588445 | lastedit=2021-02-26 | content=Shopping centre which opened in 2021, replacing the tired St James Centre, includes the '''[http://www.johnlewis.com/ John Lewis]''' department store, and 3 floors of mid- and up-market stores. The shops are national and international chains rather than local businesses. Includes the W Hotel, Roomzzz aparthotel and several restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Waverley Market | alt= | url=https://waverleymarketedin.com | email= | address= | lat=55.95274 | long=-3.19049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Waverley Market | wikidata=Q7244460 | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Upmarket mainstream shops in an undercover centre next to the Waverley train station. }} ===George Street=== [http://www.edinburghgeorgestreet.co.uk/ George Street] houses generally more upmarket shops and boutiques, as well as a number of bars and restaurants. It runs parallel to Princes Street, about 200m to the north. * {{buy | name=Slater Menswear | alt= | url=http://www.slaters.co.uk/stores/index/view/?id=18 | email= | address=100 George Street | lat=55.95238 | long=-3.20283 | directions= | phone=+44 131 220-3223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Eastern outpost of the famous Glasgow institution. Broad range at keen prices - attentive service. }} * {{buy | name=Brooks Brothers | url=http://www.brooksbrothers.com/ | email= | address=57 George Street | lat=55.95343 | long=-3.19941 | directions= | phone = +44 131 226-2827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only UK shop outside London of this upmarket [[USA|American]] clothes retailer. }} ===Multrees Walk=== [http://www.the-walk.co.uk/ Multrees Walk] is at the north-east corner of St Andrew Square, at the east end of George Street. Melt your credit card here. * Home to the '''[http://www.harveynichols.com/ Harvey Nichols]''' department store. * International clothing brands including '''Louis Vuitton''', '''Calvin Klein''', '''Daks''', '''Kurt Geiger'''. * Modern silver jewellers '''[http://www.azendi.com Azendi]''' and '''Links of London'''. ===West End Village=== [http://www.westendvillage.org/ West End Village] is centred on William Street and Stafford Street, at the west end of the New Town and only a couple of minute's walk from Princes Street. The area is home to a mix of smaller shops, good for unusual designer (women's) clothes and accessories, and interior design. There's some nice places to eat as well. * {{buy | name=Studio One | alt= | url=http://www.papertiger.co.uk/pages/studio-one/ | email= | address=10 Stafford St | lat=55.94945 | long=-3.21123 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Classy selection of home accessories, toys and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Sam Thomas | alt=womenswear | url=http://www.sam-thomas.co.uk | email= | address=18 Stafford St and 5 William St | lat=55.94966 | long=-3.21162 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Designer clothes, shoes and accessories for ladies. }} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street, Boho area, at the north east of the New Town, with a great variety of shops, delis, bars and restaurants. Locals know all about it, visitors often miss it. * {{buy | name=The Dragonfly Gifts | alt=formerly: Bliss | url=http://www.thedragonflygifts.co.uk/ | email= | address=111a Broughton Street | lat=55.95900 | long=-3.19026 | directions=Right at the bottom of Broughton Street, on the right-hand side walking downhill | phone=+44 131 556-3311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Funky little shop with a lovely range of cards and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Crombies | alt=Renowned Butchers | url= | email= | address=97-101 Broughton Street | lat=55.95873 | long=-3.18981 | directions= | phone = +44 131 557-0111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award-winning family-run butchers shop, now in it's 3rd generation. Great quality local meat, best known for their amazing range of sausages. }} * {{buy | name=Villeneuve Wines | alt=Independent Wine Retailer | url=http://www.villeneuvewines.com/ | email=edinburgh@villeneuvewines.com | address=49a Broughton Street | lat=55.95775 | long=-3.18862 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-8441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 12:30PM-10PM; F-Sa 9AM-10PM; Su 1PM-8PM | price= | content=An excellent range of wines in stock at this branch of a small local chain. The knowledgable staff are always happy to help out with any advice you need. Good range of quality bottled beers too, and this is also a great place to buy Malt Whiskies with over 150 usually in stock. }} * {{buy | name=Joey D | alt=Designer Fashion | url=https://www.facebook.com/JoeyDEdinburgh/ | email= | address=54 Broughton Street | lat=55.95858 | long=-3.19031 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-6672 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Edinburgh fashion designer creating unique items from vintage fabrics. Mens and womens ranges. }} * {{buy | name=Concrete Wardrobe | alt= | url=http://www.concretewardrobe.com/ | email= | address=50a Broughton Street | lat=55.95851 | long=-3.19023 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content=An independent shop set up by two Scottish textile designers to showcase artisan products from Scotland. Home furnishings, clothes, jewellery and gifts. A lovely place to browse. }} * {{buy | name=Real Foods | alt= | url=http://www.realfoods.co.uk | email= | address=37 Broughton Street | lat=55.95731 | long=-3.18812 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-9PM; Sa 9AM-6:30PM; Su 10AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The original Edinburgh "health food" shop which opened in 1975. Sells a wide range of loose and packet dried goods, some vegetarian ready meals and snacks and a small selection of organic fruit and vegetables. }} ===Leith Walk=== Leith Walk joins Edinburgh to Leith, so the top half is in the New Town, and the bottom half is in [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]]. Leith Walk has an amazing variety of independent shops. There is also an array of Polish grocers (Polski Sklep). Locals claim there is nothing you can't buy somewhere on Leith Walk (even if it's illegal!). Have fun trying to prove this wrong! * {{buy | name=Valvona & Crolla | alt=World-famous Deli | url=http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/ | email= | address=19 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95867 | long=-3.18341 | directions=Near the top of Leith Walk, on the eastern side | phone=+44 131 556-6066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Its grey frontage looks unassuming, but step through the door into a wonderland of food, much of it sourced direct from Italy by the family that have owned and run this business since 1934. Appears in the Sunday papers more often than Sudoku. If you like the look (and smell!) of all the goodies but wouldn't know what to do with any of it, just continue to the back of the shop and hope to get a seat in the bright cafe. }} * {{buy | name=Harburn Hobbies | alt= | url=http://www.harburnhobbies.co.uk/ | email= | address=67 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.96049 | long=-3.18144 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3233 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Family-run business established in the 1930s. Specialises in model railways, including some items exclusive to this shop. Also die-cast model vehicles, Scalextric slot car racing systems and plastic and wooden model construction kits. }} * {{buy | name=Vinyl Villains | alt=2nd-hand records | url=https://www.vinylvillains.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95828 | long=-3.18369 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-1170 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Second-hand record shop of the type that used to be found in every town in the country. Vinyl Villains has survived due to maintaining high standards of service and always having plenty of interesting items in stock. Specialises in vinyl (duh!) but also CDs, T-shirts, posters, fanzines (including some football titles) }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Snax | alt= | url=http://snaxcafe.com | email= | address=West Register Street | lat=55.95367 | long=-3.19058 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small independent fast food joint. The food is cheap and edible, perfect for tourists on a budget. Also has a decent selection of vegetarian options. }} * {{eat | name=Rapido | alt=Fish'n'Chips and a whole lot more | url= | email= | address=77–79 Broughton Street | lat=55.95820 | long=-3.18932 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2041 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All the usual fish and chip shop favourites at the right hand end of the counter, plus plenty of vegetarian options. Head to the left-hand end of the counter for pastries, wraps, pasta dishes and some tantalising desserts. Also a good range of pizzas. There's a couple of tables and also some stools at a window shelf if you want to eat in. }} * {{eat | name=Piccante | alt=The Disco Chippy! | url= | email= | address=19 Broughton St | lat=55.95693 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-7884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you want an atmosphere with your greasy food fix then this is the place. Very friendly staff and a DJ at weekends. The menu includes everything you'd expect from a Scottish chippy. The home-made burgers are a real stand-out and deep-fried mars bars are available for tourists. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Cafe St Honore | alt= | url=http://www.cafesthonore.com/ | email= | address=34 North West Thistle Street Lane | lat=55.95414 | long=-3.20010 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 course lubch £10.50, 2 course dinner £18.00 | lastedit=2017-08-01 | content=Pairing Scottish food with fresh seafood, this chic cafe is warm and inviting. Gluten free and dairy free menus available. }} * {{eat | name=The Mussel Inn | alt= | url=http://www.mussel-inn.com | email= | address=61-65 Rose Street | lat=55.95255 | long=-3.19922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood restaurant owned by shellfish producers, ingredients direct from the west coast. }} * {{eat | name=A Room in the West End | alt= | url=http://teuchtersbar.co.uk/a-room-in-west-end-scottish-restaurant-west-end-edinburgh/ | email= | address=26 William Street | lat=55.94925 | long=-3.21225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local favourite serving modern Scottish cuisine at reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Café Marlayne French Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.cafemarlayne.com/ | email= | address=76 Thistle Street | lat=55.95371 | long=-3.20030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chic and intimate French bistro serving up exquisite French cuisine. The second branch is at the top of Leith Walk in 13 Antigua Street. }} * {{eat | name=Dishoom | alt= | url=https://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/ | email= | address=3a St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.19254 | directions= | phone=+44 131 2026 406 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 8AM-11PM, F 8AM-midnight, Sa 9AM-midnight, Su 9AM-11PM | price=£3-£18 per dish, with most around the £10-£12 mark | lastedit=2021-12-19 | content=Scottish outpost of a small national chain, whose characterful interior is based on colonial Bombay's Irani cafes. The food is made to share, mostly consisting of small plates, with the house chaat, black daal and Edinburgh exclusive salli botti particularly memorable. Usually very busy, so booking is advised. }} * {{eat | name=Contini | alt= | url=https://www.contini.com/ | email= | address=103 George St EH2 3ES | lat=55.95271 | long=-3.2029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-05-07 | content=Restaurant in a former grand George St bank. This is the place to eat wonderful Italian food. }} * '''[https://www.aizle.co.uk/ Aizle]''', opened in 2021, is modern Scottish cuisine. It's at 38 Charlotte Square and open W-Su 17:00-21:00. * '''[https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/ Noto]''' at 47a Thistle St is sister to Aizle. They serve excellent Japanese-themed dishes for sharing; open Su-Th 12:00-23:00, F Sa 12:00-00:00. * '''[https://www.thelookoutedinburgh.co/ The Lookout]''' is a cafe / restaurant perched atop Calton Hill, with cuisine to match the panoramic views. It's open Th-Su 10:00-21:00. * {{eat | name=Little Chartroom | alt= | url=https://www.thelittlechartroom.com/ | email= | address=30 Albert Place EH7 5HN | lat=55.961730 | long=-3.179884 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556 6600 | tollfree= | hours=Th F 5-9PM, Sa Su noon-2PM, 6-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-29 | content=At the east edge of New Town before you cross into Leith, this is a smart nautically-themed bistro. }} * {{eat | name=Fhior | alt= | url=https://fhior.com/ | email= | address=36 Broughton St EH1 3SB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 131 477 5000 | tollfree= | hours=Th 6-10PM, F-Su noon-4:30PM, 6-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-30 | content=Beautiful Scandi cuisine, locally sourced and artfully presented. }} * {{eat | name=Chaskaa Indian Restaurant | alt=Chaskaa Indian | url=https://chaskaaindian.co.uk | email=info@chaskaaindian.co.uk | address=30-32 Leven Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=01312283838 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£ | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Indian restaurant with modern decor. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Palm Court at The Balmoral | alt= | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/restaurants-and-bars/palm-court/ | email= | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.18961 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Afternoon Tea served from noon-5:30PM | price=Afternoon Tea: M-F £29; Sa Su £35 | lastedit=2015-03-10 | content=Have your ''Afternoon Tea'' in the Palm Court with unlimited tea and coffee and a range of sweet and savoury dishes. With live harp music. Reserving a table in advance is strongly advised. }} * {{eat | name=The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen | alt= | url=http://www.printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | email=reservations@printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | address=21-25 George Street | lat= | long= | directions=in The George Hotel, see below | phone=+44 131 240-7177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily; restaurant: noon–10:30PM; bar: 11:30AM-1AM | price=mains £12-28 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=Vibrant restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish produce in a newly restored Georgian townhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Pompadour by Galvin | alt= | url=http://www.thepompadourbygalvin.com | email= | address=Princes Street, EH1 2AB | lat= | long= | directions=within the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, at jcn of Lothian Rd with Princes St | phone=+44 131 222 8975 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Wed-Sat dinner only, 6-10pm | price=£35 - £75 | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Outstanding French-style cuisine, much locally sourced }} * {{eat | name=The Palmerston | alt= | url=https://www.thepalmerstonedinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Palmerston Place | lat=55.94728 | long=-3.2151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains around £25, set lunch W-F 2 courses £16 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Restaurant and bakery in a former bank. The wine list ranges from £24 to £245 for bottle. Open during the day for upmarket coffees and baking. }} * '''[https://www.11brunswickst.co.uk/ Number 11]''' is a restaurant with rooms at 11 Brunswick St, earning great reviews. ==Drink== ===George Street=== George Street hosts many of Edinburgh's trendier bars. These tend to be popular with the besuited after work crowd on a Friday. Not traditional Edinburgh bars but probably more typical of modern Edinburgh. * {{drink | name=Opal Lounge | url=http://www.opallounge.co.uk/ | email= | address=51 George Street | lat=55.95340 | long=-3.19908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of Edinburgh's trendiest nightspots and frequented by British Celebs. DJs play regularly most nights. If it was chocolate it would eat itself. }} * {{drink | name=Tonic | url= | email= | address=34a North Castle St | lat=55.95270 | long=-3.20401 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award winning cocktail bar - their ''Silver Mercedes'' is a particularly popular choice. One of the more interesting bars in this vicinity. }} * {{drink | name=Fingers | alt= | url= | email= | address=61a Frederick Street | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.20089 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-3026 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Piano bar with a late licence so is a popular place to end the night with folk who don't fancy hitting a night club. Can attract an "eclectic" crowd so a good place for late night people watching. If you made a comparison with the famous bar scene in ''Star Wars'' you wouldn't be the first to think that way. }} * {{drink | name=All Bar One | alt= | url= | email= | address=29-31 George Street | lat=55.95372 | long=-3.19706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=If you've ever been out drinking in any UK city centre you will know what to expect of these chain pubs. }} * {{drink | name=The Dome | url=http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com | email=sales@thedomeedinburgh.com | address=14 George Street | lat=55.95349 | long=-3.19550 | directions= | phone = +44 131 624-8624 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 624-8649 | hours= | price= | content=Former bank headquarters. Very impressive to look at inside - just to into the main bar and look up. The '''Why Not''' nightclub (downstairs, separate entrance) is frequented by a young crowd who would love to go to Opal Lounge but know the bouncers won't let them in. }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order-edinburgh | email= | address=62-66 George St | lat=55.95280 | long=-3.19944 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-4460 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cavernous converted bank building. It is part of the J.D. Wetherspoon chain and always has a wide range of drinks at quite cheap prices - a pint of locally brewed [http://www.caledonianbeer.com/ Caledonian IPA] is about £2, pint of beer and burger £7. They also serve typical pub food and again some of the special offers make the food very reasonable. Like most Wetherspoons it's good value but a bit soulless. They also run '''The Alexander Graham Bell''', 128 George Street, near Charlotte Square. }} ===Rose Street=== Traditionally this narrower pedestrianised street between Princes St and George St was the street to drink in the centre of town, but it has become less popular as new places have opened elsewhere (mainly on George St). It still has several pubs with long histories, and gets visited by stag and hen parties. * {{drink | name=The Kenilworth | alt= | url=https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/thekenilworthrosestreetedinburgh | email= | address= 152-154 Rose Street, EH2 3JD | lat=55.95177 | long=-3.20225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-30 | content=A pub which opened in 1904, in a building built in 1789. The interior is all tiled, which is magnificent although it may remind you of a bathroom. Good real ales. }} ===Thistle Street and Young Street=== Thistle Street and Young Street, which run parallel to George Street 1 block to the north, have an interesting selection of more traditional pubs. * {{drink | name=The Oxford Bar | alt= | url=http://www.oxfordbar.co.uk/ | email= | address=8 Young St | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.20482 | directions= | phone=+44 131 539-7119 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The Oxford Bar | content=Very basic Scottish pub, made famous by "Harry the rudest barman in Scotland" (no longer there) and as a backdrop for some of the action in the Ian Rankin "Inspector Rebus" novels. If you need to see the definition of "not enough room to swing a cat", see the front bar. Call in and ask for a pint of IPA with an Ardberg chaser (Rebus' favourite) | wikidata=Q7755783}} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street on the north east side of the New Town has a wide range of bars. Gay, gay-friendly, traditional, trendy, there's at least one bar on Broughton Street to suit all tastes, and many of them also do good food (it's a popular venue for breakfast at the weekend). * {{drink | name=The Basement | alt= | url=http://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=10-12a Broughton Street | lat=55.95698 | long=-3.18832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-0097 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Probably the catalyst for the development of the Broughton Street "scene". The first ''Style Bar'' to move in, this is trendy but not pretentiously so. In a basement (you guessed?) near the top of the street. Worries that a recent refurb would spoil the ambience proved unfounded. Super range of beers including German, Czech, Mexican, and known for good quality and good value food too. }} * {{drink | name=Mathers | url= | email= | address=25 Broughton street | lat=55.95708 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone = +44 131 556-6754 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-midnight; F-Sa 11AM-12:30AM; Su 12:30PM-11PM | price= | content=Traditional bar. Good range of real ales and whiskys, reasonable pub food. Big screen for football and rugby. }} * {{drink | name=The Cask & Barrel | alt= | url= | email= | address=115 Broughton Street | lat=55.95915 | long=-3.19034 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3132 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Readers of Christopher Brookmyre's novels will recognise this place as the regular haunt of investigative journalist Jack Parlabane, the venue for "off-the-record" meetings with his Police contacts. Parlabane clearly has good taste for a journalist, as the "Cask" is a proper traditional ''boozer'' with a touch of class. Nine Real Ale taps plus a number of draft lagers and many more in bottle. Good range of whisky too. Great place to watch the football or rugby as they have 6 or 7 screens dotted around. It's not uncommon to find 3 different matches being shown at the same time. Refreshingly, the screens are only switched on for specific events, and not left showing random cable channels the rest of the day, like so many pubs seem to do. }} ===Cumberland Street=== Cumberland Street runs west-east from Dundas Street to Dundonald Street * {{drink | name=The Cumberland Bar | url= | email= | address=1-3 Cumberland Street | lat=55.95895 | long=-3.19712 | directions= | phone = +44 131 558-3134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another pub with literary connections - this is the regular hangout of the fictional denizens of Alexander McCall Smith's ''44 Scotland Street'' (the real-life street is just around the corner but finding No.44 is a challenge!). Traditional pub popular with New Town locals, students, the suits from local offices, pretty much everyone in fact. Gets very busy in summer due to its lovely beer garden - one of the few pubs close to the city centre to have one. Plenty of drink options and they also do decent food. Perhaps slightly more expensive than most places on Broughton Street but cheaper than George Street. }} ===West Register Street=== Tiny West Register Street is hidden away behind ''Burger King'' at the east end of Princes Street. It's well worth seeking out as it is home to several interesting bars. * {{drink | name=The Voodoo Rooms | alt= | url=http://www.thevoodoorooms.com/ | email=info@thevoodoorooms.com | address=19a West Register Street | lat=55.95374 | long=-3.19059 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-7060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very interesting venue that should make some of the old pretenders on George Street step up their game a bit. Just go there for a drink or two, or book a table in the restaurant area to try the ecelectic cajun-inspired menu, or check out the events listings - they have already hosted a range of gigs from folk to country to dance to rock, as well as comedy and theatre. It is 'the' place to be seen, and for a change, lives up to the tag. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Royal Circle Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=17a and 19 West Register Street | lat=55.95380 | long=-3.19050 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautifully tiled Victorian palace of a pub, designed in 1862 as a showroom for the latest fixtures and fittings. The adjacent '''Cafe Royal Oyster Bar''' restaurant continues the theme. Unmissable. }} ===Queensferry Street=== Main road at the west end of Princes Street. * {{drink | name=Bar á Vin | alt= | url=http://winebaredinburgh.co.uk/ | email=contact@lescargotblanc.co.uk | address=17A Queensferry Street, EH2 4QW | lat=55.950865 | long=-3.210297 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226 1890 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30PM - late | price=££ | lastedit=2016-12-14 | content=Authentic French wine bar serving a unique selection of wines from some of France's special lesser known winemakers. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Balmoral Hotel by Night.jpg|thumb|The Balmoral Hotel - the clock is a couple of minutes fast to help travellers catch their trains]] [[File:Caledonian Hotel (geograph 3417777).jpg|thumb|Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian]] [[File:George Street 19-21, Edinburgh.JPG|thumb|InterContinental The George]] [[File:Old Waverley Hotel, Princes Street - geograph.org.uk - 1905296.jpg|thumb|Old Waverley]] ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Caledonian Backpackers Hostel | alt= | url=http://caledonianbackpackers.com | email= | address=3 Queensferry St | lat=55.95032 | long=-3.20879 | directions=Near Ryan's Bar | phone=+44 131 226-2939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Anytime | checkout=noon | price=Beds start at £9 during the week | content=Big hostel in the West End of the New Town. They have a late checkout time of noon, and offer free internet, free laptop rent, as well as free breakfast served till noon. Also features a bar and pool tables and a bean bag cinema. The rooms are clean and it is possible to have individual rooms. Lockers can be rent for free. }} * {{sleep | name=easyHotel.com Edinburgh | alt= | url=http://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/united-kingdom/edinburgh-princes-street-west/ | email= | address=125a Princes Street | lat=55.95085 | long=-3.20446 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5303 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from £35 per/night, but some rooms have no window and TV is £5 extra | lastedit=2016-04-12 | content=The hotel is in the heart of the city with direct views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes St. Gardens. }} * {{sleep | name=Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.syha.org.uk/where-to-stay/lowlands/edinburgh-central.aspx | email= | address=9 Haddington Place | lat=55.95988 | long=-3.18321 | directions= | phone=+44 131 524-2090 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £16 for a dormitory bed | content=Large hostel near the top of Leith Walk, about 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Unusually for the SYHA, it serves meals and the cafe is open to the public. There is also a self-catering kitchen, and plasma screens abound. In addition to dormitories, some rooms (including singles) are available. }} * {{sleep | name=ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/9058/index.en.shtml | email= | address=19 St Andrew Square | lat=55.95456 | long=-3.19478 | directions= | phone=+44 131 292-0200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £49, breakfast included | lastedit=2016-08-18 | content=The fairly modest chain's standards are enhanced in this "green pillow" ibis by the addition of "style" consisting of more colourful and artsy furniture and fixtures, as well as artwork inspired by local motifs (which basically means a lot of thistle and deer). A further benefit is the inclusion of WiFi and breakfast in all rates. There is a tea/coffee tray with a kettle in each room, and some rooms, costing extra, even feature an extra sofa or even a balcony overlooking the square. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (York Place) | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/edinburgh-city-centre-york-place.html | email= | address=44 York Pl, EH1 3HU | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18930 | directions=Next the York Place tram terminus | phone=+44 871 527 9618 (high cost) | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2019-07-27 | content=Rooms are air-conditioned, spacious for a non-luxury hotel, and in very good condition. King-sized bed (some rooms with additional sofa bed), full bathtub, and tea/coffee facilities. Price includes wireless Internet, though speeds are limited unless you pay £5/day extra. Some rooms have views over the New Town down to the Forth. }} * '''[https://cityroomz.com/ Cityroomz]''' is a bright modern budget choice on Shandwick Place. ===Mid-range=== * '''[https://www.21212restaurant.co.uk/ 21212]''' is a Georgian town house with an acclaimed restaurant. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=B+B Edinburgh | alt=formerly Melvin House Hotel | url=http://www.bb-edinburgh.com/ | email= | address=3 Rothesay Terrace | lat=55.95119 | long=-3.21662 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-5084 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £79 per night | content=Traditional hotel with lovely views. }} * '''[https://www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk/ Tigerlily]''' is a jazzy hotel on George St. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=My Edinburgh Life | alt=formerly: The Glenora Guest House | url=http://www.myedinburghlife.net/ | email= | address=13-14 Rosebery Crescent | lat=55.94619 | long=-3.21941 | directions= | phone=+44 131 337-1186 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Haymarket area. It was featured in the 2008 Michelin Guide. Serves an organic breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Lyncliff Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.lyncliff.co.uk/ | email=greg@lyncliff.co.uk | address=4 Windsor Street, EH7 5JR | lat=55.95815 | long=-3.18266 | directions=off the top of Leith Walk | phone=+44 131 556-6972 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 478-7059 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £75 per night | content=Twin, triple and family rooms available. Fairly basic - most facilities are shared. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mercureedinburgh.co.uk | email= | address=53 Princes Street, EH2 2DG | lat=55.95260 | long= -3.19435 | directions= | phone=+44 844 815 9017 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon| price=From £65 per night | content=4-star hotel with views over Princess Street gardens up to Edinburgh castle. }} * {{sleep | name=Parliament House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Calton Hill | lat=55.95417 | long=-3.18613 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £130 per night | content=City centre hotel with 3 stars. }} *{{sleep | name=Learmonth Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/394/Edinburgh-Learmonth-hotel | email=gm.learmonth@crerarmgmt.com | address=18 - 20 Learmonth Terrace, EH4 1PW | lat=55.95555 | long=-3.21937 | directions= | phone=+44 131 343-2671 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the West End on a quiet Victorian tree lined terrace. }} * {{sleep | name=The Walton | alt= | url= | email= | address=79 Dundas Street | lat=55.95879 | long=-3.19978 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-1137 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £45 per night | content=4-star rated New Town guest house. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | alt= | url=https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/waldorf-astoria-edinburgh-the-caledonian-EDNCHWA/index.html | email= | address=Princes Street (west end) | lat=55.94976 | long=-3.20733 | directions= | phone=+44 131 222-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | content=A five-star hotel within the building of the '''Old Caledonian Railway Station''' which is Category A listed building. This century-old hotel holds views of the Edinburgh Castle. Three restaurants are within the hotel as are two bars. Prices vary from £35 for a basic double to £400 for a luxurious suite (and they are luxurious). | wikidata=Q16256099}} * {{sleep | name=InterContinental The George Hotel | alt=The Principal Edinburgh George Street | url=https://www.phcompany.com/principal/edinburgh-george-street/ | email=EdinburghReservationsGS@theprincipalhotel.com | address=19-21 George Street | lat=55.954164 | long=-3.196338 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-1251 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 226-5644 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=from £89 | wikipedia=The Principal Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736172 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=249-room hotel on busy George Street. The hotel was built as townhouses in the 1780s and opened as a hotel in 1881. Category A listed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Glasshouse | alt= | url=http://www.theglasshousehotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Greenside Place | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18553 | directions= | phone=+44 131 525-8200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Boutique hotel, a balance between modern luxury and historic surroundings. }} *{{sleep | name=The Old Waverley Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.oldwaverley.co.uk | email=reservations@oldwaverley.co.uk | address=43 Princes Street, EH2 2BY | lat=55.95282 | long=-3.19303 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4648 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 557-6316 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Balmoral Hotel | alt=Rocco Forte | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel | email=reservations.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95302 | long=-3.18960 | directions=at Waverley Station | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£250 | wikipedia=Balmoral Hotel | content=Landmark of Edinburgh between the Old Town and the New Town. | wikidata=Q3700280}} * {{sleep | name=Nira Caledonia | alt= | url=http://niracaledonia.com/ | email=info@niracaledonia.com | address=10 Gloucester Pl | lat=55.95670 | long=-3.20729 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-2720 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£120 | content=Small boutique hotel with a relaxing atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=Kimpton (IHG) Edinburgh Charlotte Square | alt=formerly The Principal, The Roxburghe Hotel | url=https://www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com/ | email= | address=38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ | lat=55.951567 | long=-3.206135 | directions= | phone=+44 131 240 5500 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2021-05-29 | content=Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, the 199 room hotel consists of seven inter-connecting Georgian townhouses, built in 1791 to a design by Robert Adam, and converted to a hotel in 1881. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Edinburgh Grand | alt=Lateral City | url=https://www.lateralcity.com/property/the-edinburgh-grand | email= | address=42 St Andrews Square | lat=55.95386 | long=-3.19150 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from £128 | lastedit=2019-11-05 | content=Studios and apartments. }} ==Connect== * Many bars and cafes offer free wifi, look out for signs in the windows (see ''Drink'' above). ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A1.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl1= | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[Edinburgh/East|East Edinburgh]] | majorr1=[[Musselburgh]] | image2=UK_road_A7.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl2= | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] | majorr2=[[Dalkeith]] }} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|55.956247|-3.198928|zoom=15}} {{IsPartOf|Edinburgh}} {{Related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} huo47ypcutfl7fo38yuamv4ffdu8dxn 4491976 4491975 2022-07-28T19:58:14Z Ibaman 195012 unneeded wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Edinburgh New Town banner Princes Street from City Chambers.JPG|caption=Princes Street from City Chambers|unesco=yes|dotm=yes}} The '''New Town''' (so-called) of '''Edinburgh''' represents the historical extension of the Scottish capital to the north of the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] that occurred during the Georgian Period of the late 18th century. Built on a regular grid pattern, the New Town is Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial district, north of '''Princes Street Gardens'''. Along with the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]], the New Town was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage Site]] by UNESCO in 1995. ==Understand== [[File:1768 James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland (First Plan of New Town) - Geographicus - Edinburgh-craig-1768.jpg|thumb|James Craig's plan for the New Town]] [[File:Alexander Nasmyth - Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Alexander Nasmyth's 1825 view]] [[File:Moray Place, Edinburgh 003.jpg|thumb|Moray Place]] By the 1700s Edinburgh was becoming increasingly crowded within the walls of the Old Town. The Act of Union with England in 1707 meant that there was no longer a need for the protection of city walls. In 1752, following the collapse of a six-storey building, a pamphlet was published proposing an extension to the city. In 1766 a design contest was held to select a design for the extension, the New Town. The contest was won by a young architect, James Craig. After review by a committee, James Craig's modified plans were accepted by the town council in 1767. This covered the area of Princes St, George St and Queen St, and is essentially the layout that you can see today. It took until 1820 for the building of this area to be completed, with the area initially being mainly expensive homes, with a few public buildings. Homes were built by different builders with the designs having different details. Initially the residents returned to the Old Town for work and to shop in the markets. Charlotte Square at the western end of George Street is the finest of the streets from this phase. The building elevations in Charlotte Square were all designed by the famous architect Robert Adam, and the design of the square is largely unchanged from this era (except for the addition of some dormer windows and one recent building in the original style on a vacant plot). The northern New Town (north of Queen Street Gardens) was built between 1802 and 1823. This area remains largely unchanged apart for the addition of a few modern shop fronts. Great King Street is the best street to walk along to get the original atmosphere. Later extensions of the New Town were the Moray Estate, which was designed by James Gillespie Graham in 1822. In this area, Moray Place is a particularly fine complete circle of houses, almost unchanged from the 1800s. The West End (locally considered separate from the New Town) was built slightly later, with much of the building being in the 1860s and 1870s. A key landmark in this area is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, which was built between 1874 and 1917. Shared private gardens were a major part of the plans. Some of these (Princes Street Gardens and St Andrew Square) are now run as public parks. However many remain in private hands, with nearby residents paying a subscription for the gardens maintenance. Queen Street Gardens, the Dean Gardens, and the centre of many squares and crescents are examples of this. In addition many townhouses have private gardens hidden at the rear. The original area between Princes Street and Queen Street is now mainly used for shops and offices and many of the original buildings have been replaced. The area to the east of St Andrew Square was redeveloped for the building of the St James shopping centre, and is the only part of the New Town where the original street pattern has disappeared. The rest of the New Town is still mainly residential, although in many cases the original townhouses have been divided into flats. ==Get in== [[Image:New town from the Castle 2.JPG|thumb|Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland and Calton Hill as seen from the castle]] All forms of public transport will lead you into New Town - Waverley railway station and St Andrew bus station are here. Most Lothian bus routes either pass along Princes St, or intersect it at George Street or the Mound. Lots of buses also along Howe St., Dundas St., Leith Walk, Queensferry St., Regent Rd. and Shandwick Place. Trams run along Princes Street towards the west and the airport but are less frequent than buses. Walking is usually the best way to get around New Town, and a car's more trouble than it's worth. But end-to-end this area is about 2 miles (3.2 km) across, and then there's the hills up to the Old Town or down towards Stockbridge to be negotiated. ==See== {{Mapmask|55.9563,-3.1723|55.9558,-3.1731|55.9536,-3.1784|55.9515,-3.1882|55.9512,-3.1918|55.9511,-3.1946|55.9498,-3.2020|55.9487,-3.2047|55.9489,-3.2052|55.9490,-3.2067|55.9458,-3.2055|55.9457,-3.2083|55.9458,-3.2095|55.9460,-3.2106|55.9461,-3.2118|55.9461,-3.2172|55.9459,-3.2178|55.9459,-3.2234|55.9472,-3.2234|55.9486,-3.2238|55.9492,-3.2241|55.9491,-3.2255|55.9494,-3.2278|55.9498,-3.2277|55.9500,-3.2271|55.9504,-3.2283|55.9511,-3.2294|55.9512,-3.2291|55.9524,-3.2312|55.9529,-3.2275|55.9537,-3.2294|55.9546,-3.2306|55.9554,-3.2305|55.9558,-3.2231|55.9559,-3.2229|55.9562,-3.2220|55.9563,-3.2209|55.9564,-3.2166|55.9558,-3.2162|55.9568,-3.2145|55.9568,-3.2142|55.9568,-3.2137|55.9557,-3.2120|55.9558,-3.2117|55.9563,-3.2112|55.9565,-3.2108|55.9561,-3.2101|55.9562,-3.2096|55.9570,-3.2081|55.9573,-3.2070|55.9572,-3.2064|55.9575,-3.2062|55.9577,-3.2060|55.9580,-3.2055|55.9581,-3.2052|55.9581,-3.2032|55.9582,-3.2033|55.9584,-3.2032|55.9587,-3.2029|55.9590,-3.2021|55.9596,-3.1984|55.9596,-3.1972|55.9597,-3.1966|55.9601,-3.1959|55.9606,-3.1954|55.9606,-3.1950|55.9611,-3.1953|55.9613,-3.1946|55.9614,-3.1944|55.9601,-3.1918|55.9611,-3.1909|55.9619,-3.1874|55.9619,-3.1871|55.9638,-3.1834|55.9626,-3.1814|55.9619,-3.1798|55.9617,-3.1787|55.9616,-3.1776|55.9616,-3.1757|55.9616,-3.1737|55.9615,-3.1716|55.9616,-3.1711|55.9576,-3.1721|55.9563,-3.1723}} {{Mapframe|55.95500|-3.20157|zoom=14|layer=M|width=800|align=center}} [[Image:Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg|thumb|The Scott Monument]] * {{see | name=The Scott Monument | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/scott-monument | email= | address=East Princes Street Gardens | lat=55.952417 | long=-3.193278 | directions= | phone=+44 131 529-4068 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: temporarily closed.''' Apr-Sep: daily 10AM-7PM; Oct-Mar: daily 10AM-4PM | price=£8 (cash only) | wikipedia=Scott Monument | image=Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q2502213 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb {{ft|200}} above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (there are 287 steps and no lift). }} * {{see | name=Old Calton Burial Ground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.18619 | directions=just east of Princes Street and Southwest of Calton Hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Old Calton Burying Ground, Edinburgh.JPG | wikipedia=Old Calton Burial Ground | content=Contains a range of graves, memorials, and funerary ornaments. Notable memorials include those dedicated to the philosopher David Hume and the Scots who died in the American Civil War. | wikidata=Q7083575}} * {{see | name=National Gallery of Scotland | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email= | address=The Mound | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.19564 | directions=Midway along Princes Street, the only building on the Castle side. | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (6PM in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery | image=Wfm national gallery scotland.jpg | wikidata=Q942713 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally. The new Western Link was opened in 2004 with an entrance from Princes Street Gardens. It joins the National Gallery with the neighbouring Scottish Academy gallery and gives Scotland its first world class art space. }} * {{see | name=The Scottish National Portrait Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email=pginfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=1 Queen Street | lat=55.95548 | long=-3.1936 | directions=Just to the north of St Andrew Square | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (longer opening hours in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Portrait Gallery | image=The impressive Scottish National Portrait Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 1301308.jpg | wikidata=Q2441562 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The world's first purpose-built portrait gallery really stands out on Queen Street due to being built from red sandstone, rather than the yellow sandstone used for almost every other building in the New Town. Holds portraits of Scots from down the ages, with new faces being added all the time. }} [[Image:SNGMA The Building.jpg|thumb|Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Building One)]] *{{see | name=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | alt= | url=https://www.nationalgalleries.org | email=gmainfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=74 Belford Rd | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.22775 | directions=on the western fringe of the New Town; if you want to walk from the city centre it is a good opportunity to combine it with ''Dean Village''; by bus: Take [http://edinburghcoachlines.com/service-13-2/ Edinburgh Coach Lines service 13]; alternatively, there is a special [https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/gallery-bus Gallery Bus] from the Scottish National Gallery at Princes Street every hour from 11AM-4PM (inclusive). If you are coming from outside Edinburgh, it is best to take the train to Haymarket and walk from there | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free. Some special temporary exhibitions may be charged | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | image=Modern One exterior. Photograph Greg Steadman.JPG | wikidata=Q1889944 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The gallery contains a fine selection of modern art from Scotland and other countries. Don't forget to visit Modern Art Two (formerly the Dean), across the road. Modern Art One is in a neoclassical form,er school, which was designed by William Burn in 1825, and there is a fine landform by Charles Jencks dug into the front lawn. Modern Art Two was the Dean Orphan Hospital designed by Thomas Hamilton, built in 1833. Both galleries have spacious gardens. '''2022: advance booking required.'''. }} [[Image:Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg|thumb|Dean Village]] * {{see | name=The Dean Village | alt= | url=http://deanvillage.org/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95228 | long=-3.21820 | directions=From the west end of Princes Street, follow Queensferry Street to the north-west. At a right hand bend, turn left down the steep Bells Brae. Alternatively follow the Water of Leith Walkway upstream from Stockbridge. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg | wikipedia=Dean Village | content=Dating to the 12th century, the Dean Village was home to the flour mills that fed Edinburgh for centuries, powered by the Water of Leith which flows right through the village. "Dean" or "Dene" means a steep valley, and this situation means that the village is protected from the noise of the City, despite being so close to the city centre. Walk down Miller Row to see the full splendour of Thomas Telford's ''Dean Bridge'', which seems relatively mundane when crossing it on Queensferry Street. There are information boards dotted around the village giving information about the different buildings, and the history of the village and the milling industry that once thrived here. | wikidata=Q5246524}} * {{see | name=The Georgian House | alt= | url=http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Georgian-House/ | email=thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk | address=7 Charlotte Square | lat=55.95243 | long=-3.20832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-3318 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking recommended''' daily Mar 1-27 and Nov: 11AM-4PM; Mar 28-Jun 30 and Sep-Oct: 10AM-5PM; Jul-Aug: 10AM-6PM | price=£10, free to National Trust Members | wikipedia=The Georgian House, Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736202 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The house was designed by Robert Adam and is furnished as it would have been around 1796. See how life was in the New Town in the 18th century, from the dining rooms to kitchen in the basement. Due to the lighting simulating 18th century conditions, it is better to visit earlier in the day in winter. The house is set in a particularly fine Georgian square with most of the building built to designs by Robert Adam. }} * {{see | name=St Andrew's & St George's West Church | alt= | url=http://www.stagw.org.uk/ | email=info@stagw.org.uk | address=13 George Street | lat=55.95407 | long=-3.19584 | directions=east end of George Street | phone=+44 131 225-3847 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-2PM | price=Free | image=St George's and St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Andrew's and St George's West Church | content=Completed in 1784, the parish church of the New Town. Protected as a category A listed building, the Church has an unusual elliptical design - the first in Britain - with an ornate ceiling blending Roman, Pompeian and Scottish elements. The steeple holds Scotland's oldest complete peal of bells, cast in 1788. Early 20th century stained glass. Undercroft café. Extensive programme during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and major booksale for Christian Aid each May. | wikidata=Q7592411}} * {{see | name=Edinburgh Gin Distillery | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk/ | email= | address=1a Rutland Place | lat=55.94995 | long=-3.20794 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Basic tour £10 | content=Explore the location where one of Edinburgh's gins is produced. Different tours are offered, the basic one lasts 45 min and includes a sample or miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin. }} * {{see | name=Dundas Street Independent Art Galleries | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95642 | long=-3.19883 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2016-09-07 | content=There are seven commercial art galleries in the top block of Dundas Street (next Queen Street Gardens). Whilst these are in business to sell art, just looking around is fine (and free). [http://www.scottish-gallery.co.uk The Scottish Gallery] and [http://www.fasedinburgh.com/ The Fine Art Society] have works by recognised artists (at prices comparable to cars). [http://www.torrancegallery.co.uk/ The Torrance Gallery] and some others have works by less well known artists from £100. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.cathedral.net/ | email= | address=Palmerston Place | lat=55.94839 | long=-3.21660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 7:30AM Morning Prayer, M-F 5:30PM Choral Eucharist Su services at 8AM, 10:30AM, 3:30PM, visits weekday daytime | price= | image=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal) | lastedit=2015-08-30 | content=Scotland's largest cathedral in the Anglican tradition. Building started in 1874 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The song school (open occasionally) has stunning murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair. | wikidata=Q2324015}} * {{see | name=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95610 | long=-3.18785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Services daily, also open for viewing | price= | image=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Roman Catholic) | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The Roman Catholic Cathedral, established as a chapel in 1814, and became a cathedral in 1886. The original chapel was designed by James Gillespie Graham and the undergone several alterations and extensions. There are services in English and Polish. | wikidata=Q519072}} * {{see | name=James Clerk Maxwell's Birthplace and Museum | alt= | url=http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org/ | email= | address=14 India Street, EH3 6EZ, UK | lat=55.9552507 | long=-3.2057174 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=The house in which James Clerk Maxwell was born is open to visitors by appointment. Visits for up to twelve people are conducted by volunteers and take approximately 1 hour. There are four steps up to the main door. Tour appointments are normally available M-F 10AM-12:30PM, and 2:30PM-5 | price=Free, donations welcome | image=James Clerk Maxwell's birthplace at 14 India Street.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-30 | content=Edinburgh's answer to Newton and Einstein. His equations unified the forces of Electricity and Magnetism and paved the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity. From the website "Modern technology, in large part, stems from his grasp of the basic principles of the universe. Wide ranging developments in the field of electricity and electronics, including radio, television, radar and communications, derive from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of the electromagnetic field - which was not a synthesis of what was known before, but rather a fundamental change in concept that departed from Newton's view and was to influence greatly the modern scientific and industrial revolution." #nerdcator }} * {{see | name=St Bernard's Well | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.9553 | long=-3.21152 | directions=On the Water of Leith Walkway, roughly opposite Ann Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17570795 | content=A well in a fine building from 1789. Open noon-3PM Sundays in August and first Sunday of month April - July. }} ==Do== [[Image:New Town Door.JPG|thumb|The home of the British Prime Minister? No, just the door of a typical Georgian townhouse in the New Town]] * {{do | name=Calton Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95500 | long=-3.18278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Calton Hill | lastedit=2016-08-19 | content=Climb this central hill in the morning or early evening hours to experience a great sunrise/sunset over Edinburgh. However, try to avoid hours of complete darkness. The hill is home to various monuments including the '''National Monument of Scotland''' (also known as ''Edinburgh's Folly''), an unfinished replica of [[Athens]]' Parthenon, built as a memorial to the Napoleonic Wars, and '''[http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Nelson-Monument Nelson's Tower]''', built in the shape of an upturned telescope in honour of the naval hero. The latter features a ''Time Ball'' at the top, which drops at 1PM every day to enable ships at [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]] docks to set their clocks. The time ball was operated by the City Observatory, which was here until it was replaced by the larger Royal Observatory of Edinburgh in the [[Edinburgh/South|south]] of the City, in the late 19th century when light pollution in the city centre became too much of an obstacle to celestial viewing. The '''City Observatory''' was refurbished by the [http://www.collectivegallery.net/ Collective Gallery], reopening in 2018 as a modern art exhibition space, with a three exhibition spaces and a cafe. | wikidata=Q1199959}} * {{do | name=Princes Street Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/940791/princes_street_gardens | email= | address= | lat=55.9511 | long=-3.1987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Princes Street Gardens | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Walk through this small, beautiful park that lies in the small valley between Castle Hill and Princes Street and forms the boundary between the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and New Towns. | wikidata=Q980646}} * {{do | name=Edinburgh Playhouse | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/ | email= | address=18-22 Greenside Place | lat=55.95681 | long=-3.18516 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A former cinema that now hosts musicals and concerts. }} * {{do | name=Vue | alt= | url= | email= | address=Leith Walk | lat=55.95627 | long=-3.18610 | directions= | phone=+44 870 240 6020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large multiplex cinema. }} ==Buy== The New Town is home to most of the shopping in Edinburgh, split across a number of distinct areas: ===Princes Street=== Princes Street marks the southern edge of the New Town, and is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. It runs through the middle of the city from Waverley train station to Lothian Road. It contains large chain stores such as Primark, Marks & Spencer and H&M for clothes and tourist oriented shops. * {{buy | name=St James Quarter | alt= | url=https://stjamesquarter.com/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.18844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St. James Centre | wikidata=Q7588445 | lastedit=2021-02-26 | content=Shopping centre which opened in 2021, replacing the tired St James Centre, includes the '''[http://www.johnlewis.com/ John Lewis]''' department store, and 3 floors of mid- and up-market stores. The shops are national and international chains rather than local businesses. Includes the W Hotel, Roomzzz aparthotel and several restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Waverley Market | alt= | url=https://waverleymarketedin.com | email= | address= | lat=55.95274 | long=-3.19049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Waverley Market | wikidata=Q7244460 | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Upmarket mainstream shops in an undercover centre next to the Waverley train station. }} ===George Street=== [http://www.edinburghgeorgestreet.co.uk/ George Street] houses generally more upmarket shops and boutiques, as well as a number of bars and restaurants. It runs parallel to Princes Street, about 200m to the north. * {{buy | name=Slater Menswear | alt= | url=http://www.slaters.co.uk/stores/index/view/?id=18 | email= | address=100 George Street | lat=55.95238 | long=-3.20283 | directions= | phone=+44 131 220-3223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Eastern outpost of the famous Glasgow institution. Broad range at keen prices - attentive service. }} * {{buy | name=Brooks Brothers | url=http://www.brooksbrothers.com/ | email= | address=57 George Street | lat=55.95343 | long=-3.19941 | directions= | phone = +44 131 226-2827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only UK shop outside London of this upmarket [[USA|American]] clothes retailer. }} ===Multrees Walk=== [http://www.the-walk.co.uk/ Multrees Walk] is at the north-east corner of St Andrew Square, at the east end of George Street. Melt your credit card here. * Home to the '''[http://www.harveynichols.com/ Harvey Nichols]''' department store. * International clothing brands including '''Louis Vuitton''', '''Calvin Klein''', '''Daks''', '''Kurt Geiger'''. * Modern silver jewellers '''[http://www.azendi.com Azendi]''' and '''Links of London'''. ===West End Village=== [http://www.westendvillage.org/ West End Village] is centred on William Street and Stafford Street, at the west end of the New Town and only a couple of minute's walk from Princes Street. The area is home to a mix of smaller shops, good for unusual designer (women's) clothes and accessories, and interior design. There's some nice places to eat as well. * {{buy | name=Studio One | alt= | url=http://www.papertiger.co.uk/pages/studio-one/ | email= | address=10 Stafford St | lat=55.94945 | long=-3.21123 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Classy selection of home accessories, toys and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Sam Thomas | alt=womenswear | url=http://www.sam-thomas.co.uk | email= | address=18 Stafford St and 5 William St | lat=55.94966 | long=-3.21162 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Designer clothes, shoes and accessories for ladies. }} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street, Boho area, at the north east of the New Town, with a great variety of shops, delis, bars and restaurants. Locals know all about it, visitors often miss it. * {{buy | name=The Dragonfly Gifts | alt=formerly: Bliss | url=http://www.thedragonflygifts.co.uk/ | email= | address=111a Broughton Street | lat=55.95900 | long=-3.19026 | directions=Right at the bottom of Broughton Street, on the right-hand side walking downhill | phone=+44 131 556-3311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Funky little shop with a lovely range of cards and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Crombies | alt=Renowned Butchers | url= | email= | address=97-101 Broughton Street | lat=55.95873 | long=-3.18981 | directions= | phone = +44 131 557-0111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award-winning family-run butchers shop, now in it's 3rd generation. Great quality local meat, best known for their amazing range of sausages. }} * {{buy | name=Villeneuve Wines | alt=Independent Wine Retailer | url=http://www.villeneuvewines.com/ | email=edinburgh@villeneuvewines.com | address=49a Broughton Street | lat=55.95775 | long=-3.18862 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-8441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 12:30PM-10PM; F-Sa 9AM-10PM; Su 1PM-8PM | price= | content=An excellent range of wines in stock at this branch of a small local chain. The knowledgable staff are always happy to help out with any advice you need. Good range of quality bottled beers too, and this is also a great place to buy Malt Whiskies with over 150 usually in stock. }} * {{buy | name=Joey D | alt=Designer Fashion | url=https://www.facebook.com/JoeyDEdinburgh/ | email= | address=54 Broughton Street | lat=55.95858 | long=-3.19031 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-6672 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Edinburgh fashion designer creating unique items from vintage fabrics. Mens and womens ranges. }} * {{buy | name=Concrete Wardrobe | alt= | url=http://www.concretewardrobe.com/ | email= | address=50a Broughton Street | lat=55.95851 | long=-3.19023 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content=An independent shop set up by two Scottish textile designers to showcase artisan products from Scotland. Home furnishings, clothes, jewellery and gifts. A lovely place to browse. }} * {{buy | name=Real Foods | alt= | url=http://www.realfoods.co.uk | email= | address=37 Broughton Street | lat=55.95731 | long=-3.18812 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-9PM; Sa 9AM-6:30PM; Su 10AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The original Edinburgh "health food" shop which opened in 1975. Sells a wide range of loose and packet dried goods, some vegetarian ready meals and snacks and a small selection of organic fruit and vegetables. }} ===Leith Walk=== Leith Walk joins Edinburgh to Leith, so the top half is in the New Town, and the bottom half is in [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]]. Leith Walk has an amazing variety of independent shops. There is also an array of Polish grocers (Polski Sklep). Locals claim there is nothing you can't buy somewhere on Leith Walk (even if it's illegal!). Have fun trying to prove this wrong! * {{buy | name=Valvona & Crolla | alt=World-famous Deli | url=http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/ | email= | address=19 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95867 | long=-3.18341 | directions=Near the top of Leith Walk, on the eastern side | phone=+44 131 556-6066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Its grey frontage looks unassuming, but step through the door into a wonderland of food, much of it sourced direct from Italy by the family that have owned and run this business since 1934. Appears in the Sunday papers more often than Sudoku. If you like the look (and smell!) of all the goodies but wouldn't know what to do with any of it, just continue to the back of the shop and hope to get a seat in the bright cafe. }} * {{buy | name=Harburn Hobbies | alt= | url=http://www.harburnhobbies.co.uk/ | email= | address=67 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.96049 | long=-3.18144 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3233 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Family-run business established in the 1930s. Specialises in model railways, including some items exclusive to this shop. Also die-cast model vehicles, Scalextric slot car racing systems and plastic and wooden model construction kits. }} * {{buy | name=Vinyl Villains | alt=2nd-hand records | url=https://www.vinylvillains.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95828 | long=-3.18369 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-1170 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Second-hand record shop of the type that used to be found in every town in the country. Vinyl Villains has survived due to maintaining high standards of service and always having plenty of interesting items in stock. Specialises in vinyl (duh!) but also CDs, T-shirts, posters, fanzines (including some football titles) }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Snax | alt= | url=http://snaxcafe.com | email= | address=West Register Street | lat=55.95367 | long=-3.19058 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small independent fast food joint. The food is cheap and edible, perfect for tourists on a budget. Also has a decent selection of vegetarian options. }} * {{eat | name=Rapido | alt=Fish'n'Chips and a whole lot more | url= | email= | address=77–79 Broughton Street | lat=55.95820 | long=-3.18932 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2041 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All the usual fish and chip shop favourites at the right hand end of the counter, plus plenty of vegetarian options. Head to the left-hand end of the counter for pastries, wraps, pasta dishes and some tantalising desserts. Also a good range of pizzas. There's a couple of tables and also some stools at a window shelf if you want to eat in. }} * {{eat | name=Piccante | alt=The Disco Chippy! | url= | email= | address=19 Broughton St | lat=55.95693 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-7884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you want an atmosphere with your greasy food fix then this is the place. Very friendly staff and a DJ at weekends. The menu includes everything you'd expect from a Scottish chippy. The home-made burgers are a real stand-out and deep-fried mars bars are available for tourists. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Cafe St Honore | alt= | url=http://www.cafesthonore.com/ | email= | address=34 North West Thistle Street Lane | lat=55.95414 | long=-3.20010 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 course lubch £10.50, 2 course dinner £18.00 | lastedit=2017-08-01 | content=Pairing Scottish food with fresh seafood, this chic cafe is warm and inviting. Gluten free and dairy free menus available. }} * {{eat | name=The Mussel Inn | alt= | url=http://www.mussel-inn.com | email= | address=61-65 Rose Street | lat=55.95255 | long=-3.19922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood restaurant owned by shellfish producers, ingredients direct from the west coast. }} * {{eat | name=A Room in the West End | alt= | url=http://teuchtersbar.co.uk/a-room-in-west-end-scottish-restaurant-west-end-edinburgh/ | email= | address=26 William Street | lat=55.94925 | long=-3.21225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local favourite serving modern Scottish cuisine at reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Café Marlayne French Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.cafemarlayne.com/ | email= | address=76 Thistle Street | lat=55.95371 | long=-3.20030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chic and intimate French bistro serving up exquisite French cuisine. The second branch is at the top of Leith Walk in 13 Antigua Street. }} * {{eat | name=Dishoom | alt= | url=https://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/ | email= | address=3a St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.19254 | directions= | phone=+44 131 2026 406 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 8AM-11PM, F 8AM-midnight, Sa 9AM-midnight, Su 9AM-11PM | price=£3-£18 per dish, with most around the £10-£12 mark | lastedit=2021-12-19 | content=Scottish outpost of a small national chain, whose characterful interior is based on colonial Bombay's Irani cafes. The food is made to share, mostly consisting of small plates, with the house chaat, black daal and Edinburgh exclusive salli botti particularly memorable. Usually very busy, so booking is advised. }} * {{eat | name=Contini | alt= | url=https://www.contini.com/ | email= | address=103 George St EH2 3ES | lat=55.95271 | long=-3.2029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-05-07 | content=Restaurant in a former grand George St bank. This is the place to eat wonderful Italian food. }} * '''[https://www.aizle.co.uk/ Aizle]''', opened in 2021, is modern Scottish cuisine. It's at 38 Charlotte Square and open W-Su 17:00-21:00. * '''[https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/ Noto]''' at 47a Thistle St is sister to Aizle. They serve excellent Japanese-themed dishes for sharing; open Su-Th 12:00-23:00, F Sa 12:00-00:00. * '''[https://www.thelookoutedinburgh.co/ The Lookout]''' is a cafe / restaurant perched atop Calton Hill, with cuisine to match the panoramic views. It's open Th-Su 10:00-21:00. * {{eat | name=Little Chartroom | alt= | url=https://www.thelittlechartroom.com/ | email= | address=30 Albert Place EH7 5HN | lat=55.961730 | long=-3.179884 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556 6600 | tollfree= | hours=Th F 5-9PM, Sa Su noon-2PM, 6-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-29 | content=At the east edge of New Town before you cross into Leith, this is a smart nautically-themed bistro. }} * {{eat | name=Fhior | alt= | url=https://fhior.com/ | email= | address=36 Broughton St EH1 3SB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 131 477 5000 | tollfree= | hours=Th 6-10PM, F-Su noon-4:30PM, 6-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-30 | content=Beautiful Scandi cuisine, locally sourced and artfully presented. }} * {{eat | name=Chaskaa Indian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://chaskaaindian.co.uk | email=info@chaskaaindian.co.uk | address=30-32 Leven St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=01312283838 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£ | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Indian restaurant with modern decor. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Palm Court at The Balmoral | alt= | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/restaurants-and-bars/palm-court/ | email= | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.18961 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Afternoon Tea served from noon-5:30PM | price=Afternoon Tea: M-F £29; Sa Su £35 | lastedit=2015-03-10 | content=Have your ''Afternoon Tea'' in the Palm Court with unlimited tea and coffee and a range of sweet and savoury dishes. With live harp music. Reserving a table in advance is strongly advised. }} * {{eat | name=The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen | alt= | url=http://www.printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | email=reservations@printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | address=21-25 George Street | lat= | long= | directions=in The George Hotel, see below | phone=+44 131 240-7177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily; restaurant: noon–10:30PM; bar: 11:30AM-1AM | price=mains £12-28 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=Vibrant restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish produce in a newly restored Georgian townhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Pompadour by Galvin | alt= | url=http://www.thepompadourbygalvin.com | email= | address=Princes Street, EH1 2AB | lat= | long= | directions=within the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, at jcn of Lothian Rd with Princes St | phone=+44 131 222 8975 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Wed-Sat dinner only, 6-10pm | price=£35 - £75 | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Outstanding French-style cuisine, much locally sourced }} * {{eat | name=The Palmerston | alt= | url=https://www.thepalmerstonedinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Palmerston Place | lat=55.94728 | long=-3.2151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains around £25, set lunch W-F 2 courses £16 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Restaurant and bakery in a former bank. The wine list ranges from £24 to £245 for bottle. Open during the day for upmarket coffees and baking. }} * '''[https://www.11brunswickst.co.uk/ Number 11]''' is a restaurant with rooms at 11 Brunswick St, earning great reviews. ==Drink== ===George Street=== George Street hosts many of Edinburgh's trendier bars. These tend to be popular with the besuited after work crowd on a Friday. Not traditional Edinburgh bars but probably more typical of modern Edinburgh. * {{drink | name=Opal Lounge | url=http://www.opallounge.co.uk/ | email= | address=51 George Street | lat=55.95340 | long=-3.19908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of Edinburgh's trendiest nightspots and frequented by British Celebs. DJs play regularly most nights. If it was chocolate it would eat itself. }} * {{drink | name=Tonic | url= | email= | address=34a North Castle St | lat=55.95270 | long=-3.20401 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award winning cocktail bar - their ''Silver Mercedes'' is a particularly popular choice. One of the more interesting bars in this vicinity. }} * {{drink | name=Fingers | alt= | url= | email= | address=61a Frederick Street | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.20089 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-3026 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Piano bar with a late licence so is a popular place to end the night with folk who don't fancy hitting a night club. Can attract an "eclectic" crowd so a good place for late night people watching. If you made a comparison with the famous bar scene in ''Star Wars'' you wouldn't be the first to think that way. }} * {{drink | name=All Bar One | alt= | url= | email= | address=29-31 George Street | lat=55.95372 | long=-3.19706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=If you've ever been out drinking in any UK city centre you will know what to expect of these chain pubs. }} * {{drink | name=The Dome | url=http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com | email=sales@thedomeedinburgh.com | address=14 George Street | lat=55.95349 | long=-3.19550 | directions= | phone = +44 131 624-8624 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 624-8649 | hours= | price= | content=Former bank headquarters. Very impressive to look at inside - just to into the main bar and look up. The '''Why Not''' nightclub (downstairs, separate entrance) is frequented by a young crowd who would love to go to Opal Lounge but know the bouncers won't let them in. }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order-edinburgh | email= | address=62-66 George St | lat=55.95280 | long=-3.19944 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-4460 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cavernous converted bank building. It is part of the J.D. Wetherspoon chain and always has a wide range of drinks at quite cheap prices - a pint of locally brewed [http://www.caledonianbeer.com/ Caledonian IPA] is about £2, pint of beer and burger £7. They also serve typical pub food and again some of the special offers make the food very reasonable. Like most Wetherspoons it's good value but a bit soulless. They also run '''The Alexander Graham Bell''', 128 George Street, near Charlotte Square. }} ===Rose Street=== Traditionally this narrower pedestrianised street between Princes St and George St was the street to drink in the centre of town, but it has become less popular as new places have opened elsewhere (mainly on George St). It still has several pubs with long histories, and gets visited by stag and hen parties. * {{drink | name=The Kenilworth | alt= | url=https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/thekenilworthrosestreetedinburgh | email= | address= 152-154 Rose Street, EH2 3JD | lat=55.95177 | long=-3.20225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-30 | content=A pub which opened in 1904, in a building built in 1789. The interior is all tiled, which is magnificent although it may remind you of a bathroom. Good real ales. }} ===Thistle Street and Young Street=== Thistle Street and Young Street, which run parallel to George Street 1 block to the north, have an interesting selection of more traditional pubs. * {{drink | name=The Oxford Bar | alt= | url=http://www.oxfordbar.co.uk/ | email= | address=8 Young St | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.20482 | directions= | phone=+44 131 539-7119 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The Oxford Bar | content=Very basic Scottish pub, made famous by "Harry the rudest barman in Scotland" (no longer there) and as a backdrop for some of the action in the Ian Rankin "Inspector Rebus" novels. If you need to see the definition of "not enough room to swing a cat", see the front bar. Call in and ask for a pint of IPA with an Ardberg chaser (Rebus' favourite) | wikidata=Q7755783}} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street on the north east side of the New Town has a wide range of bars. Gay, gay-friendly, traditional, trendy, there's at least one bar on Broughton Street to suit all tastes, and many of them also do good food (it's a popular venue for breakfast at the weekend). * {{drink | name=The Basement | alt= | url=http://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=10-12a Broughton Street | lat=55.95698 | long=-3.18832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-0097 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Probably the catalyst for the development of the Broughton Street "scene". The first ''Style Bar'' to move in, this is trendy but not pretentiously so. In a basement (you guessed?) near the top of the street. Worries that a recent refurb would spoil the ambience proved unfounded. Super range of beers including German, Czech, Mexican, and known for good quality and good value food too. }} * {{drink | name=Mathers | url= | email= | address=25 Broughton street | lat=55.95708 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone = +44 131 556-6754 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-midnight; F-Sa 11AM-12:30AM; Su 12:30PM-11PM | price= | content=Traditional bar. Good range of real ales and whiskys, reasonable pub food. Big screen for football and rugby. }} * {{drink | name=The Cask & Barrel | alt= | url= | email= | address=115 Broughton Street | lat=55.95915 | long=-3.19034 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3132 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Readers of Christopher Brookmyre's novels will recognise this place as the regular haunt of investigative journalist Jack Parlabane, the venue for "off-the-record" meetings with his Police contacts. Parlabane clearly has good taste for a journalist, as the "Cask" is a proper traditional ''boozer'' with a touch of class. Nine Real Ale taps plus a number of draft lagers and many more in bottle. Good range of whisky too. Great place to watch the football or rugby as they have 6 or 7 screens dotted around. It's not uncommon to find 3 different matches being shown at the same time. Refreshingly, the screens are only switched on for specific events, and not left showing random cable channels the rest of the day, like so many pubs seem to do. }} ===Cumberland Street=== Cumberland Street runs west-east from Dundas Street to Dundonald Street * {{drink | name=The Cumberland Bar | url= | email= | address=1-3 Cumberland Street | lat=55.95895 | long=-3.19712 | directions= | phone = +44 131 558-3134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another pub with literary connections - this is the regular hangout of the fictional denizens of Alexander McCall Smith's ''44 Scotland Street'' (the real-life street is just around the corner but finding No.44 is a challenge!). Traditional pub popular with New Town locals, students, the suits from local offices, pretty much everyone in fact. Gets very busy in summer due to its lovely beer garden - one of the few pubs close to the city centre to have one. Plenty of drink options and they also do decent food. Perhaps slightly more expensive than most places on Broughton Street but cheaper than George Street. }} ===West Register Street=== Tiny West Register Street is hidden away behind ''Burger King'' at the east end of Princes Street. It's well worth seeking out as it is home to several interesting bars. * {{drink | name=The Voodoo Rooms | alt= | url=http://www.thevoodoorooms.com/ | email=info@thevoodoorooms.com | address=19a West Register Street | lat=55.95374 | long=-3.19059 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-7060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very interesting venue that should make some of the old pretenders on George Street step up their game a bit. Just go there for a drink or two, or book a table in the restaurant area to try the ecelectic cajun-inspired menu, or check out the events listings - they have already hosted a range of gigs from folk to country to dance to rock, as well as comedy and theatre. It is 'the' place to be seen, and for a change, lives up to the tag. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Royal Circle Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=17a and 19 West Register Street | lat=55.95380 | long=-3.19050 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautifully tiled Victorian palace of a pub, designed in 1862 as a showroom for the latest fixtures and fittings. The adjacent '''Cafe Royal Oyster Bar''' restaurant continues the theme. Unmissable. }} ===Queensferry Street=== Main road at the west end of Princes Street. * {{drink | name=Bar á Vin | alt= | url=http://winebaredinburgh.co.uk/ | email=contact@lescargotblanc.co.uk | address=17A Queensferry Street, EH2 4QW | lat=55.950865 | long=-3.210297 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226 1890 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30PM - late | price=££ | lastedit=2016-12-14 | content=Authentic French wine bar serving a unique selection of wines from some of France's special lesser known winemakers. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Balmoral Hotel by Night.jpg|thumb|The Balmoral Hotel - the clock is a couple of minutes fast to help travellers catch their trains]] [[File:Caledonian Hotel (geograph 3417777).jpg|thumb|Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian]] [[File:George Street 19-21, Edinburgh.JPG|thumb|InterContinental The George]] [[File:Old Waverley Hotel, Princes Street - geograph.org.uk - 1905296.jpg|thumb|Old Waverley]] ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Caledonian Backpackers Hostel | alt= | url=http://caledonianbackpackers.com | email= | address=3 Queensferry St | lat=55.95032 | long=-3.20879 | directions=Near Ryan's Bar | phone=+44 131 226-2939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Anytime | checkout=noon | price=Beds start at £9 during the week | content=Big hostel in the West End of the New Town. They have a late checkout time of noon, and offer free internet, free laptop rent, as well as free breakfast served till noon. Also features a bar and pool tables and a bean bag cinema. The rooms are clean and it is possible to have individual rooms. Lockers can be rent for free. }} * {{sleep | name=easyHotel.com Edinburgh | alt= | url=http://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/united-kingdom/edinburgh-princes-street-west/ | email= | address=125a Princes Street | lat=55.95085 | long=-3.20446 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5303 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from £35 per/night, but some rooms have no window and TV is £5 extra | lastedit=2016-04-12 | content=The hotel is in the heart of the city with direct views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes St. Gardens. }} * {{sleep | name=Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.syha.org.uk/where-to-stay/lowlands/edinburgh-central.aspx | email= | address=9 Haddington Place | lat=55.95988 | long=-3.18321 | directions= | phone=+44 131 524-2090 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £16 for a dormitory bed | content=Large hostel near the top of Leith Walk, about 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Unusually for the SYHA, it serves meals and the cafe is open to the public. There is also a self-catering kitchen, and plasma screens abound. In addition to dormitories, some rooms (including singles) are available. }} * {{sleep | name=ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/9058/index.en.shtml | email= | address=19 St Andrew Square | lat=55.95456 | long=-3.19478 | directions= | phone=+44 131 292-0200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £49, breakfast included | lastedit=2016-08-18 | content=The fairly modest chain's standards are enhanced in this "green pillow" ibis by the addition of "style" consisting of more colourful and artsy furniture and fixtures, as well as artwork inspired by local motifs (which basically means a lot of thistle and deer). A further benefit is the inclusion of WiFi and breakfast in all rates. There is a tea/coffee tray with a kettle in each room, and some rooms, costing extra, even feature an extra sofa or even a balcony overlooking the square. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (York Place) | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/edinburgh-city-centre-york-place.html | email= | address=44 York Pl, EH1 3HU | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18930 | directions=Next the York Place tram terminus | phone=+44 871 527 9618 (high cost) | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2019-07-27 | content=Rooms are air-conditioned, spacious for a non-luxury hotel, and in very good condition. King-sized bed (some rooms with additional sofa bed), full bathtub, and tea/coffee facilities. Price includes wireless Internet, though speeds are limited unless you pay £5/day extra. Some rooms have views over the New Town down to the Forth. }} * '''[https://cityroomz.com/ Cityroomz]''' is a bright modern budget choice on Shandwick Place. ===Mid-range=== * '''[https://www.21212restaurant.co.uk/ 21212]''' is a Georgian town house with an acclaimed restaurant. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=B+B Edinburgh | alt=formerly Melvin House Hotel | url=http://www.bb-edinburgh.com/ | email= | address=3 Rothesay Terrace | lat=55.95119 | long=-3.21662 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-5084 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £79 per night | content=Traditional hotel with lovely views. }} * '''[https://www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk/ Tigerlily]''' is a jazzy hotel on George St. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=My Edinburgh Life | alt=formerly: The Glenora Guest House | url=http://www.myedinburghlife.net/ | email= | address=13-14 Rosebery Crescent | lat=55.94619 | long=-3.21941 | directions= | phone=+44 131 337-1186 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Haymarket area. It was featured in the 2008 Michelin Guide. Serves an organic breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Lyncliff Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.lyncliff.co.uk/ | email=greg@lyncliff.co.uk | address=4 Windsor Street, EH7 5JR | lat=55.95815 | long=-3.18266 | directions=off the top of Leith Walk | phone=+44 131 556-6972 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 478-7059 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £75 per night | content=Twin, triple and family rooms available. Fairly basic - most facilities are shared. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mercureedinburgh.co.uk | email= | address=53 Princes Street, EH2 2DG | lat=55.95260 | long= -3.19435 | directions= | phone=+44 844 815 9017 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon| price=From £65 per night | content=4-star hotel with views over Princess Street gardens up to Edinburgh castle. }} * {{sleep | name=Parliament House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Calton Hill | lat=55.95417 | long=-3.18613 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £130 per night | content=City centre hotel with 3 stars. }} *{{sleep | name=Learmonth Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/394/Edinburgh-Learmonth-hotel | email=gm.learmonth@crerarmgmt.com | address=18 - 20 Learmonth Terrace, EH4 1PW | lat=55.95555 | long=-3.21937 | directions= | phone=+44 131 343-2671 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the West End on a quiet Victorian tree lined terrace. }} * {{sleep | name=The Walton | alt= | url= | email= | address=79 Dundas Street | lat=55.95879 | long=-3.19978 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-1137 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £45 per night | content=4-star rated New Town guest house. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | alt= | url=https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/waldorf-astoria-edinburgh-the-caledonian-EDNCHWA/index.html | email= | address=Princes Street (west end) | lat=55.94976 | long=-3.20733 | directions= | phone=+44 131 222-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | content=A five-star hotel within the building of the '''Old Caledonian Railway Station''' which is Category A listed building. This century-old hotel holds views of the Edinburgh Castle. Three restaurants are within the hotel as are two bars. Prices vary from £35 for a basic double to £400 for a luxurious suite (and they are luxurious). | wikidata=Q16256099}} * {{sleep | name=InterContinental The George Hotel | alt=The Principal Edinburgh George Street | url=https://www.phcompany.com/principal/edinburgh-george-street/ | email=EdinburghReservationsGS@theprincipalhotel.com | address=19-21 George Street | lat=55.954164 | long=-3.196338 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-1251 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 226-5644 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=from £89 | wikipedia=The Principal Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736172 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=249-room hotel on busy George Street. The hotel was built as townhouses in the 1780s and opened as a hotel in 1881. Category A listed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Glasshouse | alt= | url=http://www.theglasshousehotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Greenside Place | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18553 | directions= | phone=+44 131 525-8200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Boutique hotel, a balance between modern luxury and historic surroundings. }} *{{sleep | name=The Old Waverley Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.oldwaverley.co.uk | email=reservations@oldwaverley.co.uk | address=43 Princes Street, EH2 2BY | lat=55.95282 | long=-3.19303 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4648 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 557-6316 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Balmoral Hotel | alt=Rocco Forte | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel | email=reservations.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95302 | long=-3.18960 | directions=at Waverley Station | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£250 | wikipedia=Balmoral Hotel | content=Landmark of Edinburgh between the Old Town and the New Town. | wikidata=Q3700280}} * {{sleep | name=Nira Caledonia | alt= | url=http://niracaledonia.com/ | email=info@niracaledonia.com | address=10 Gloucester Pl | lat=55.95670 | long=-3.20729 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-2720 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£120 | content=Small boutique hotel with a relaxing atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=Kimpton (IHG) Edinburgh Charlotte Square | alt=formerly The Principal, The Roxburghe Hotel | url=https://www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com/ | email= | address=38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ | lat=55.951567 | long=-3.206135 | directions= | phone=+44 131 240 5500 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2021-05-29 | content=Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, the 199 room hotel consists of seven inter-connecting Georgian townhouses, built in 1791 to a design by Robert Adam, and converted to a hotel in 1881. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Edinburgh Grand | alt=Lateral City | url=https://www.lateralcity.com/property/the-edinburgh-grand | email= | address=42 St Andrews Square | lat=55.95386 | long=-3.19150 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from £128 | lastedit=2019-11-05 | content=Studios and apartments. }} ==Connect== * Many bars and cafes offer free wifi, look out for signs in the windows (see ''Drink'' above). ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A1.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl1= | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[Edinburgh/East|East Edinburgh]] | majorr1=[[Musselburgh]] | image2=UK_road_A7.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl2= | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] | majorr2=[[Dalkeith]] }} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|55.956247|-3.198928|zoom=15}} {{IsPartOf|Edinburgh}} {{Related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} bqc1xb72px3b0yup7hshtf7dfqd7z7g 4492012 4491976 2022-07-29T00:21:44Z DaGizza 162256 /* Mid-range */ Updated listing for Chaskaa Indian Restaurant wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Edinburgh New Town banner Princes Street from City Chambers.JPG|caption=Princes Street from City Chambers|unesco=yes|dotm=yes}} The '''New Town''' (so-called) of '''Edinburgh''' represents the historical extension of the Scottish capital to the north of the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] that occurred during the Georgian Period of the late 18th century. Built on a regular grid pattern, the New Town is Edinburgh's main shopping and commercial district, north of '''Princes Street Gardens'''. Along with the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]], the New Town was listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage Site]] by UNESCO in 1995. ==Understand== [[File:1768 James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland (First Plan of New Town) - Geographicus - Edinburgh-craig-1768.jpg|thumb|James Craig's plan for the New Town]] [[File:Alexander Nasmyth - Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution - Alexander Nasmyth's 1825 view]] [[File:Moray Place, Edinburgh 003.jpg|thumb|Moray Place]] By the 1700s Edinburgh was becoming increasingly crowded within the walls of the Old Town. The Act of Union with England in 1707 meant that there was no longer a need for the protection of city walls. In 1752, following the collapse of a six-storey building, a pamphlet was published proposing an extension to the city. In 1766 a design contest was held to select a design for the extension, the New Town. The contest was won by a young architect, James Craig. After review by a committee, James Craig's modified plans were accepted by the town council in 1767. This covered the area of Princes St, George St and Queen St, and is essentially the layout that you can see today. It took until 1820 for the building of this area to be completed, with the area initially being mainly expensive homes, with a few public buildings. Homes were built by different builders with the designs having different details. Initially the residents returned to the Old Town for work and to shop in the markets. Charlotte Square at the western end of George Street is the finest of the streets from this phase. The building elevations in Charlotte Square were all designed by the famous architect Robert Adam, and the design of the square is largely unchanged from this era (except for the addition of some dormer windows and one recent building in the original style on a vacant plot). The northern New Town (north of Queen Street Gardens) was built between 1802 and 1823. This area remains largely unchanged apart for the addition of a few modern shop fronts. Great King Street is the best street to walk along to get the original atmosphere. Later extensions of the New Town were the Moray Estate, which was designed by James Gillespie Graham in 1822. In this area, Moray Place is a particularly fine complete circle of houses, almost unchanged from the 1800s. The West End (locally considered separate from the New Town) was built slightly later, with much of the building being in the 1860s and 1870s. A key landmark in this area is St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, which was built between 1874 and 1917. Shared private gardens were a major part of the plans. Some of these (Princes Street Gardens and St Andrew Square) are now run as public parks. However many remain in private hands, with nearby residents paying a subscription for the gardens maintenance. Queen Street Gardens, the Dean Gardens, and the centre of many squares and crescents are examples of this. In addition many townhouses have private gardens hidden at the rear. The original area between Princes Street and Queen Street is now mainly used for shops and offices and many of the original buildings have been replaced. The area to the east of St Andrew Square was redeveloped for the building of the St James shopping centre, and is the only part of the New Town where the original street pattern has disappeared. The rest of the New Town is still mainly residential, although in many cases the original townhouses have been divided into flats. ==Get in== [[Image:New town from the Castle 2.JPG|thumb|Princes Street, National Gallery of Scotland and Calton Hill as seen from the castle]] All forms of public transport will lead you into New Town - Waverley railway station and St Andrew bus station are here. Most Lothian bus routes either pass along Princes St, or intersect it at George Street or the Mound. Lots of buses also along Howe St., Dundas St., Leith Walk, Queensferry St., Regent Rd. and Shandwick Place. Trams run along Princes Street towards the west and the airport but are less frequent than buses. Walking is usually the best way to get around New Town, and a car's more trouble than it's worth. But end-to-end this area is about 2 miles (3.2 km) across, and then there's the hills up to the Old Town or down towards Stockbridge to be negotiated. ==See== {{Mapmask|55.9563,-3.1723|55.9558,-3.1731|55.9536,-3.1784|55.9515,-3.1882|55.9512,-3.1918|55.9511,-3.1946|55.9498,-3.2020|55.9487,-3.2047|55.9489,-3.2052|55.9490,-3.2067|55.9458,-3.2055|55.9457,-3.2083|55.9458,-3.2095|55.9460,-3.2106|55.9461,-3.2118|55.9461,-3.2172|55.9459,-3.2178|55.9459,-3.2234|55.9472,-3.2234|55.9486,-3.2238|55.9492,-3.2241|55.9491,-3.2255|55.9494,-3.2278|55.9498,-3.2277|55.9500,-3.2271|55.9504,-3.2283|55.9511,-3.2294|55.9512,-3.2291|55.9524,-3.2312|55.9529,-3.2275|55.9537,-3.2294|55.9546,-3.2306|55.9554,-3.2305|55.9558,-3.2231|55.9559,-3.2229|55.9562,-3.2220|55.9563,-3.2209|55.9564,-3.2166|55.9558,-3.2162|55.9568,-3.2145|55.9568,-3.2142|55.9568,-3.2137|55.9557,-3.2120|55.9558,-3.2117|55.9563,-3.2112|55.9565,-3.2108|55.9561,-3.2101|55.9562,-3.2096|55.9570,-3.2081|55.9573,-3.2070|55.9572,-3.2064|55.9575,-3.2062|55.9577,-3.2060|55.9580,-3.2055|55.9581,-3.2052|55.9581,-3.2032|55.9582,-3.2033|55.9584,-3.2032|55.9587,-3.2029|55.9590,-3.2021|55.9596,-3.1984|55.9596,-3.1972|55.9597,-3.1966|55.9601,-3.1959|55.9606,-3.1954|55.9606,-3.1950|55.9611,-3.1953|55.9613,-3.1946|55.9614,-3.1944|55.9601,-3.1918|55.9611,-3.1909|55.9619,-3.1874|55.9619,-3.1871|55.9638,-3.1834|55.9626,-3.1814|55.9619,-3.1798|55.9617,-3.1787|55.9616,-3.1776|55.9616,-3.1757|55.9616,-3.1737|55.9615,-3.1716|55.9616,-3.1711|55.9576,-3.1721|55.9563,-3.1723}} {{Mapframe|55.95500|-3.20157|zoom=14|layer=M|width=800|align=center}} [[Image:Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg|thumb|The Scott Monument]] * {{see | name=The Scott Monument | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/scott-monument | email= | address=East Princes Street Gardens | lat=55.952417 | long=-3.193278 | directions= | phone=+44 131 529-4068 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: temporarily closed.''' Apr-Sep: daily 10AM-7PM; Oct-Mar: daily 10AM-4PM | price=£8 (cash only) | wikipedia=Scott Monument | image=Edinburgh Scott Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q2502213 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb {{ft|200}} above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (there are 287 steps and no lift). }} * {{see | name=Old Calton Burial Ground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.18619 | directions=just east of Princes Street and Southwest of Calton Hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Old Calton Burying Ground, Edinburgh.JPG | wikipedia=Old Calton Burial Ground | content=Contains a range of graves, memorials, and funerary ornaments. Notable memorials include those dedicated to the philosopher David Hume and the Scots who died in the American Civil War. | wikidata=Q7083575}} * {{see | name=National Gallery of Scotland | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email= | address=The Mound | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.19564 | directions=Midway along Princes Street, the only building on the Castle side. | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (6PM in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery | image=Wfm national gallery scotland.jpg | wikidata=Q942713 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally. The new Western Link was opened in 2004 with an entrance from Princes Street Gardens. It joins the National Gallery with the neighbouring Scottish Academy gallery and gives Scotland its first world class art space. }} * {{see | name=The Scottish National Portrait Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.nationalgalleries.org/ | email=pginfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=1 Queen Street | lat=55.95548 | long=-3.1936 | directions=Just to the north of St Andrew Square | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking required.''' Daily 10AM-5PM (longer opening hours in Aug) | price=Free | wikipedia=Scottish National Portrait Gallery | image=The impressive Scottish National Portrait Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 1301308.jpg | wikidata=Q2441562 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The world's first purpose-built portrait gallery really stands out on Queen Street due to being built from red sandstone, rather than the yellow sandstone used for almost every other building in the New Town. Holds portraits of Scots from down the ages, with new faces being added all the time. }} [[Image:SNGMA The Building.jpg|thumb|Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Building One)]] *{{see | name=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | alt= | url=https://www.nationalgalleries.org | email=gmainfo@nationalgalleries.org | address=74 Belford Rd | lat=55.95089 | long=-3.22775 | directions=on the western fringe of the New Town; if you want to walk from the city centre it is a good opportunity to combine it with ''Dean Village''; by bus: Take [http://edinburghcoachlines.com/service-13-2/ Edinburgh Coach Lines service 13]; alternatively, there is a special [https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/gallery-bus Gallery Bus] from the Scottish National Gallery at Princes Street every hour from 11AM-4PM (inclusive). If you are coming from outside Edinburgh, it is best to take the train to Haymarket and walk from there | phone=+44 131 624-6200 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free. Some special temporary exhibitions may be charged | wikipedia=Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | image=Modern One exterior. Photograph Greg Steadman.JPG | wikidata=Q1889944 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The gallery contains a fine selection of modern art from Scotland and other countries. Don't forget to visit Modern Art Two (formerly the Dean), across the road. Modern Art One is in a neoclassical form,er school, which was designed by William Burn in 1825, and there is a fine landform by Charles Jencks dug into the front lawn. Modern Art Two was the Dean Orphan Hospital designed by Thomas Hamilton, built in 1833. Both galleries have spacious gardens. '''2022: advance booking required.'''. }} [[Image:Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg|thumb|Dean Village]] * {{see | name=The Dean Village | alt= | url=http://deanvillage.org/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95228 | long=-3.21820 | directions=From the west end of Princes Street, follow Queensferry Street to the north-west. At a right hand bend, turn left down the steep Bells Brae. Alternatively follow the Water of Leith Walkway upstream from Stockbridge. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Dean Village - geograph.org.uk - 680403.jpg | wikipedia=Dean Village | content=Dating to the 12th century, the Dean Village was home to the flour mills that fed Edinburgh for centuries, powered by the Water of Leith which flows right through the village. "Dean" or "Dene" means a steep valley, and this situation means that the village is protected from the noise of the City, despite being so close to the city centre. Walk down Miller Row to see the full splendour of Thomas Telford's ''Dean Bridge'', which seems relatively mundane when crossing it on Queensferry Street. There are information boards dotted around the village giving information about the different buildings, and the history of the village and the milling industry that once thrived here. | wikidata=Q5246524}} * {{see | name=The Georgian House | alt= | url=http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Georgian-House/ | email=thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk | address=7 Charlotte Square | lat=55.95243 | long=-3.20832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-3318 | tollfree= | hours='''2022: advance booking recommended''' daily Mar 1-27 and Nov: 11AM-4PM; Mar 28-Jun 30 and Sep-Oct: 10AM-5PM; Jul-Aug: 10AM-6PM | price=£10, free to National Trust Members | wikipedia=The Georgian House, Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736202 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=The house was designed by Robert Adam and is furnished as it would have been around 1796. See how life was in the New Town in the 18th century, from the dining rooms to kitchen in the basement. Due to the lighting simulating 18th century conditions, it is better to visit earlier in the day in winter. The house is set in a particularly fine Georgian square with most of the building built to designs by Robert Adam. }} * {{see | name=St Andrew's & St George's West Church | alt= | url=http://www.stagw.org.uk/ | email=info@stagw.org.uk | address=13 George Street | lat=55.95407 | long=-3.19584 | directions=east end of George Street | phone=+44 131 225-3847 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-2PM | price=Free | image=St George's and St Andrew's Church, Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Andrew's and St George's West Church | content=Completed in 1784, the parish church of the New Town. Protected as a category A listed building, the Church has an unusual elliptical design - the first in Britain - with an ornate ceiling blending Roman, Pompeian and Scottish elements. The steeple holds Scotland's oldest complete peal of bells, cast in 1788. Early 20th century stained glass. Undercroft café. Extensive programme during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and major booksale for Christian Aid each May. | wikidata=Q7592411}} * {{see | name=Edinburgh Gin Distillery | alt= | url=http://www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk/ | email= | address=1a Rutland Place | lat=55.94995 | long=-3.20794 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Basic tour £10 | content=Explore the location where one of Edinburgh's gins is produced. Different tours are offered, the basic one lasts 45 min and includes a sample or miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin. }} * {{see | name=Dundas Street Independent Art Galleries | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95642 | long=-3.19883 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2016-09-07 | content=There are seven commercial art galleries in the top block of Dundas Street (next Queen Street Gardens). Whilst these are in business to sell art, just looking around is fine (and free). [http://www.scottish-gallery.co.uk The Scottish Gallery] and [http://www.fasedinburgh.com/ The Fine Art Society] have works by recognised artists (at prices comparable to cars). [http://www.torrancegallery.co.uk/ The Torrance Gallery] and some others have works by less well known artists from £100. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.cathedral.net/ | email= | address=Palmerston Place | lat=55.94839 | long=-3.21660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 7:30AM Morning Prayer, M-F 5:30PM Choral Eucharist Su services at 8AM, 10:30AM, 3:30PM, visits weekday daytime | price= | image=St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal) | lastedit=2015-08-30 | content=Scotland's largest cathedral in the Anglican tradition. Building started in 1874 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The song school (open occasionally) has stunning murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair. | wikidata=Q2324015}} * {{see | name=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95610 | long=-3.18785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Services daily, also open for viewing | price= | image=St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Edinburgh.jpg | wikipedia=St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Roman Catholic) | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The Roman Catholic Cathedral, established as a chapel in 1814, and became a cathedral in 1886. The original chapel was designed by James Gillespie Graham and the undergone several alterations and extensions. There are services in English and Polish. | wikidata=Q519072}} * {{see | name=James Clerk Maxwell's Birthplace and Museum | alt= | url=http://www.clerkmaxwellfoundation.org/ | email= | address=14 India Street, EH3 6EZ, UK | lat=55.9552507 | long=-3.2057174 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=The house in which James Clerk Maxwell was born is open to visitors by appointment. Visits for up to twelve people are conducted by volunteers and take approximately 1 hour. There are four steps up to the main door. Tour appointments are normally available M-F 10AM-12:30PM, and 2:30PM-5 | price=Free, donations welcome | image=James Clerk Maxwell's birthplace at 14 India Street.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-30 | content=Edinburgh's answer to Newton and Einstein. His equations unified the forces of Electricity and Magnetism and paved the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity. From the website "Modern technology, in large part, stems from his grasp of the basic principles of the universe. Wide ranging developments in the field of electricity and electronics, including radio, television, radar and communications, derive from Maxwell's discovery of the laws of the electromagnetic field - which was not a synthesis of what was known before, but rather a fundamental change in concept that departed from Newton's view and was to influence greatly the modern scientific and industrial revolution." #nerdcator }} * {{see | name=St Bernard's Well | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.9553 | long=-3.21152 | directions=On the Water of Leith Walkway, roughly opposite Ann Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17570795 | content=A well in a fine building from 1789. Open noon-3PM Sundays in August and first Sunday of month April - July. }} ==Do== [[Image:New Town Door.JPG|thumb|The home of the British Prime Minister? No, just the door of a typical Georgian townhouse in the New Town]] * {{do | name=Calton Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95500 | long=-3.18278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Calton Hill | lastedit=2016-08-19 | content=Climb this central hill in the morning or early evening hours to experience a great sunrise/sunset over Edinburgh. However, try to avoid hours of complete darkness. The hill is home to various monuments including the '''National Monument of Scotland''' (also known as ''Edinburgh's Folly''), an unfinished replica of [[Athens]]' Parthenon, built as a memorial to the Napoleonic Wars, and '''[http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Nelson-Monument Nelson's Tower]''', built in the shape of an upturned telescope in honour of the naval hero. The latter features a ''Time Ball'' at the top, which drops at 1PM every day to enable ships at [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]] docks to set their clocks. The time ball was operated by the City Observatory, which was here until it was replaced by the larger Royal Observatory of Edinburgh in the [[Edinburgh/South|south]] of the City, in the late 19th century when light pollution in the city centre became too much of an obstacle to celestial viewing. The '''City Observatory''' was refurbished by the [http://www.collectivegallery.net/ Collective Gallery], reopening in 2018 as a modern art exhibition space, with a three exhibition spaces and a cafe. | wikidata=Q1199959}} * {{do | name=Princes Street Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/940791/princes_street_gardens | email= | address= | lat=55.9511 | long=-3.1987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Princes Street Gardens | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Walk through this small, beautiful park that lies in the small valley between Castle Hill and Princes Street and forms the boundary between the [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and New Towns. | wikidata=Q980646}} * {{do | name=Edinburgh Playhouse | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse/ | email= | address=18-22 Greenside Place | lat=55.95681 | long=-3.18516 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A former cinema that now hosts musicals and concerts. }} * {{do | name=Vue | alt= | url= | email= | address=Leith Walk | lat=55.95627 | long=-3.18610 | directions= | phone=+44 870 240 6020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large multiplex cinema. }} ==Buy== The New Town is home to most of the shopping in Edinburgh, split across a number of distinct areas: ===Princes Street=== Princes Street marks the southern edge of the New Town, and is the main shopping street in Edinburgh. It runs through the middle of the city from Waverley train station to Lothian Road. It contains large chain stores such as Primark, Marks & Spencer and H&M for clothes and tourist oriented shops. * {{buy | name=St James Quarter | alt= | url=https://stjamesquarter.com/ | email= | address= | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.18844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St. James Centre | wikidata=Q7588445 | lastedit=2021-02-26 | content=Shopping centre which opened in 2021, replacing the tired St James Centre, includes the '''[http://www.johnlewis.com/ John Lewis]''' department store, and 3 floors of mid- and up-market stores. The shops are national and international chains rather than local businesses. Includes the W Hotel, Roomzzz aparthotel and several restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Waverley Market | alt= | url=https://waverleymarketedin.com | email= | address= | lat=55.95274 | long=-3.19049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Waverley Market | wikidata=Q7244460 | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Upmarket mainstream shops in an undercover centre next to the Waverley train station. }} ===George Street=== [http://www.edinburghgeorgestreet.co.uk/ George Street] houses generally more upmarket shops and boutiques, as well as a number of bars and restaurants. It runs parallel to Princes Street, about 200m to the north. * {{buy | name=Slater Menswear | alt= | url=http://www.slaters.co.uk/stores/index/view/?id=18 | email= | address=100 George Street | lat=55.95238 | long=-3.20283 | directions= | phone=+44 131 220-3223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Eastern outpost of the famous Glasgow institution. Broad range at keen prices - attentive service. }} * {{buy | name=Brooks Brothers | url=http://www.brooksbrothers.com/ | email= | address=57 George Street | lat=55.95343 | long=-3.19941 | directions= | phone = +44 131 226-2827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only UK shop outside London of this upmarket [[USA|American]] clothes retailer. }} ===Multrees Walk=== [http://www.the-walk.co.uk/ Multrees Walk] is at the north-east corner of St Andrew Square, at the east end of George Street. Melt your credit card here. * Home to the '''[http://www.harveynichols.com/ Harvey Nichols]''' department store. * International clothing brands including '''Louis Vuitton''', '''Calvin Klein''', '''Daks''', '''Kurt Geiger'''. * Modern silver jewellers '''[http://www.azendi.com Azendi]''' and '''Links of London'''. ===West End Village=== [http://www.westendvillage.org/ West End Village] is centred on William Street and Stafford Street, at the west end of the New Town and only a couple of minute's walk from Princes Street. The area is home to a mix of smaller shops, good for unusual designer (women's) clothes and accessories, and interior design. There's some nice places to eat as well. * {{buy | name=Studio One | alt= | url=http://www.papertiger.co.uk/pages/studio-one/ | email= | address=10 Stafford St | lat=55.94945 | long=-3.21123 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Classy selection of home accessories, toys and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Sam Thomas | alt=womenswear | url=http://www.sam-thomas.co.uk | email= | address=18 Stafford St and 5 William St | lat=55.94966 | long=-3.21162 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Designer clothes, shoes and accessories for ladies. }} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street, Boho area, at the north east of the New Town, with a great variety of shops, delis, bars and restaurants. Locals know all about it, visitors often miss it. * {{buy | name=The Dragonfly Gifts | alt=formerly: Bliss | url=http://www.thedragonflygifts.co.uk/ | email= | address=111a Broughton Street | lat=55.95900 | long=-3.19026 | directions=Right at the bottom of Broughton Street, on the right-hand side walking downhill | phone=+44 131 556-3311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Funky little shop with a lovely range of cards and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Crombies | alt=Renowned Butchers | url= | email= | address=97-101 Broughton Street | lat=55.95873 | long=-3.18981 | directions= | phone = +44 131 557-0111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award-winning family-run butchers shop, now in it's 3rd generation. Great quality local meat, best known for their amazing range of sausages. }} * {{buy | name=Villeneuve Wines | alt=Independent Wine Retailer | url=http://www.villeneuvewines.com/ | email=edinburgh@villeneuvewines.com | address=49a Broughton Street | lat=55.95775 | long=-3.18862 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-8441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 12:30PM-10PM; F-Sa 9AM-10PM; Su 1PM-8PM | price= | content=An excellent range of wines in stock at this branch of a small local chain. The knowledgable staff are always happy to help out with any advice you need. Good range of quality bottled beers too, and this is also a great place to buy Malt Whiskies with over 150 usually in stock. }} * {{buy | name=Joey D | alt=Designer Fashion | url=https://www.facebook.com/JoeyDEdinburgh/ | email= | address=54 Broughton Street | lat=55.95858 | long=-3.19031 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-6672 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Edinburgh fashion designer creating unique items from vintage fabrics. Mens and womens ranges. }} * {{buy | name=Concrete Wardrobe | alt= | url=http://www.concretewardrobe.com/ | email= | address=50a Broughton Street | lat=55.95851 | long=-3.19023 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content=An independent shop set up by two Scottish textile designers to showcase artisan products from Scotland. Home furnishings, clothes, jewellery and gifts. A lovely place to browse. }} * {{buy | name=Real Foods | alt= | url=http://www.realfoods.co.uk | email= | address=37 Broughton Street | lat=55.95731 | long=-3.18812 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-9PM; Sa 9AM-6:30PM; Su 10AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-10 | content=The original Edinburgh "health food" shop which opened in 1975. Sells a wide range of loose and packet dried goods, some vegetarian ready meals and snacks and a small selection of organic fruit and vegetables. }} ===Leith Walk=== Leith Walk joins Edinburgh to Leith, so the top half is in the New Town, and the bottom half is in [[Edinburgh/Leith|Leith]]. Leith Walk has an amazing variety of independent shops. There is also an array of Polish grocers (Polski Sklep). Locals claim there is nothing you can't buy somewhere on Leith Walk (even if it's illegal!). Have fun trying to prove this wrong! * {{buy | name=Valvona & Crolla | alt=World-famous Deli | url=http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/ | email= | address=19 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95867 | long=-3.18341 | directions=Near the top of Leith Walk, on the eastern side | phone=+44 131 556-6066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Its grey frontage looks unassuming, but step through the door into a wonderland of food, much of it sourced direct from Italy by the family that have owned and run this business since 1934. Appears in the Sunday papers more often than Sudoku. If you like the look (and smell!) of all the goodies but wouldn't know what to do with any of it, just continue to the back of the shop and hope to get a seat in the bright cafe. }} * {{buy | name=Harburn Hobbies | alt= | url=http://www.harburnhobbies.co.uk/ | email= | address=67 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.96049 | long=-3.18144 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3233 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Family-run business established in the 1930s. Specialises in model railways, including some items exclusive to this shop. Also die-cast model vehicles, Scalextric slot car racing systems and plastic and wooden model construction kits. }} * {{buy | name=Vinyl Villains | alt=2nd-hand records | url=https://www.vinylvillains.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Elm Row, Leith Walk | lat=55.95828 | long=-3.18369 | directions= | phone=+44 131 558-1170 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Second-hand record shop of the type that used to be found in every town in the country. Vinyl Villains has survived due to maintaining high standards of service and always having plenty of interesting items in stock. Specialises in vinyl (duh!) but also CDs, T-shirts, posters, fanzines (including some football titles) }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Snax | alt= | url=http://snaxcafe.com | email= | address=West Register Street | lat=55.95367 | long=-3.19058 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small independent fast food joint. The food is cheap and edible, perfect for tourists on a budget. Also has a decent selection of vegetarian options. }} * {{eat | name=Rapido | alt=Fish'n'Chips and a whole lot more | url= | email= | address=77–79 Broughton Street | lat=55.95820 | long=-3.18932 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2041 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All the usual fish and chip shop favourites at the right hand end of the counter, plus plenty of vegetarian options. Head to the left-hand end of the counter for pastries, wraps, pasta dishes and some tantalising desserts. Also a good range of pizzas. There's a couple of tables and also some stools at a window shelf if you want to eat in. }} * {{eat | name=Piccante | alt=The Disco Chippy! | url= | email= | address=19 Broughton St | lat=55.95693 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-7884 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you want an atmosphere with your greasy food fix then this is the place. Very friendly staff and a DJ at weekends. The menu includes everything you'd expect from a Scottish chippy. The home-made burgers are a real stand-out and deep-fried mars bars are available for tourists. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Cafe St Honore | alt= | url=http://www.cafesthonore.com/ | email= | address=34 North West Thistle Street Lane | lat=55.95414 | long=-3.20010 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 course lubch £10.50, 2 course dinner £18.00 | lastedit=2017-08-01 | content=Pairing Scottish food with fresh seafood, this chic cafe is warm and inviting. Gluten free and dairy free menus available. }} * {{eat | name=The Mussel Inn | alt= | url=http://www.mussel-inn.com | email= | address=61-65 Rose Street | lat=55.95255 | long=-3.19922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood restaurant owned by shellfish producers, ingredients direct from the west coast. }} * {{eat | name=A Room in the West End | alt= | url=http://teuchtersbar.co.uk/a-room-in-west-end-scottish-restaurant-west-end-edinburgh/ | email= | address=26 William Street | lat=55.94925 | long=-3.21225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local favourite serving modern Scottish cuisine at reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Café Marlayne French Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.cafemarlayne.com/ | email= | address=76 Thistle Street | lat=55.95371 | long=-3.20030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chic and intimate French bistro serving up exquisite French cuisine. The second branch is at the top of Leith Walk in 13 Antigua Street. }} * {{eat | name=Dishoom | alt= | url=https://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/ | email= | address=3a St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD | lat=55.95361 | long=-3.19254 | directions= | phone=+44 131 2026 406 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 8AM-11PM, F 8AM-midnight, Sa 9AM-midnight, Su 9AM-11PM | price=£3-£18 per dish, with most around the £10-£12 mark | lastedit=2021-12-19 | content=Scottish outpost of a small national chain, whose characterful interior is based on colonial Bombay's Irani cafes. The food is made to share, mostly consisting of small plates, with the house chaat, black daal and Edinburgh exclusive salli botti particularly memorable. Usually very busy, so booking is advised. }} * {{eat | name=Contini | alt= | url=https://www.contini.com/ | email= | address=103 George St EH2 3ES | lat=55.95271 | long=-3.2029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-05-07 | content=Restaurant in a former grand George St bank. This is the place to eat wonderful Italian food. }} * '''[https://www.aizle.co.uk/ Aizle]''', opened in 2021, is modern Scottish cuisine. It's at 38 Charlotte Square and open W-Su 17:00-21:00. * '''[https://notoedinburgh.co.uk/ Noto]''' at 47a Thistle St is sister to Aizle. They serve excellent Japanese-themed dishes for sharing; open Su-Th 12:00-23:00, F Sa 12:00-00:00. * '''[https://www.thelookoutedinburgh.co/ The Lookout]''' is a cafe / restaurant perched atop Calton Hill, with cuisine to match the panoramic views. It's open Th-Su 10:00-21:00. * {{eat | name=Little Chartroom | alt= | url=https://www.thelittlechartroom.com/ | email= | address=30 Albert Place EH7 5HN | lat=55.961730 | long=-3.179884 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556 6600 | tollfree= | hours=Th F 5-9PM, Sa Su noon-2PM, 6-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-29 | content=At the east edge of New Town before you cross into Leith, this is a smart nautically-themed bistro. }} * {{eat | name=Fhior | alt= | url=https://fhior.com/ | email= | address=36 Broughton St EH1 3SB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 131 477 5000 | tollfree= | hours=Th 6-10PM, F-Su noon-4:30PM, 6-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-30 | content=Beautiful Scandi cuisine, locally sourced and artfully presented. }} * {{eat | name=Chaskaa Indian Restaurant | alt= | url=https://chaskaaindian.co.uk | email=info@chaskaaindian.co.uk | address=30-32 Leven St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1312283838 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£ | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Indian restaurant with modern decor. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Palm Court at The Balmoral | alt= | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/restaurants-and-bars/palm-court/ | email= | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.18961 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Afternoon Tea served from noon-5:30PM | price=Afternoon Tea: M-F £29; Sa Su £35 | lastedit=2015-03-10 | content=Have your ''Afternoon Tea'' in the Palm Court with unlimited tea and coffee and a range of sweet and savoury dishes. With live harp music. Reserving a table in advance is strongly advised. }} * {{eat | name=The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen | alt= | url=http://www.printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | email=reservations@printingpressedinburgh.co.uk | address=21-25 George Street | lat= | long= | directions=in The George Hotel, see below | phone=+44 131 240-7177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily; restaurant: noon–10:30PM; bar: 11:30AM-1AM | price=mains £12-28 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=Vibrant restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish produce in a newly restored Georgian townhouse. }} * {{eat | name=Pompadour by Galvin | alt= | url=http://www.thepompadourbygalvin.com | email= | address=Princes Street, EH1 2AB | lat= | long= | directions=within the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, at jcn of Lothian Rd with Princes St | phone=+44 131 222 8975 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Wed-Sat dinner only, 6-10pm | price=£35 - £75 | lastedit=2017-09-24 | content=Outstanding French-style cuisine, much locally sourced }} * {{eat | name=The Palmerston | alt= | url=https://www.thepalmerstonedinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Palmerston Place | lat=55.94728 | long=-3.2151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains around £25, set lunch W-F 2 courses £16 | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Restaurant and bakery in a former bank. The wine list ranges from £24 to £245 for bottle. Open during the day for upmarket coffees and baking. }} * '''[https://www.11brunswickst.co.uk/ Number 11]''' is a restaurant with rooms at 11 Brunswick St, earning great reviews. ==Drink== ===George Street=== George Street hosts many of Edinburgh's trendier bars. These tend to be popular with the besuited after work crowd on a Friday. Not traditional Edinburgh bars but probably more typical of modern Edinburgh. * {{drink | name=Opal Lounge | url=http://www.opallounge.co.uk/ | email= | address=51 George Street | lat=55.95340 | long=-3.19908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of Edinburgh's trendiest nightspots and frequented by British Celebs. DJs play regularly most nights. If it was chocolate it would eat itself. }} * {{drink | name=Tonic | url= | email= | address=34a North Castle St | lat=55.95270 | long=-3.20401 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Award winning cocktail bar - their ''Silver Mercedes'' is a particularly popular choice. One of the more interesting bars in this vicinity. }} * {{drink | name=Fingers | alt= | url= | email= | address=61a Frederick Street | lat=55.95419 | long=-3.20089 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-3026 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Piano bar with a late licence so is a popular place to end the night with folk who don't fancy hitting a night club. Can attract an "eclectic" crowd so a good place for late night people watching. If you made a comparison with the famous bar scene in ''Star Wars'' you wouldn't be the first to think that way. }} * {{drink | name=All Bar One | alt= | url= | email= | address=29-31 George Street | lat=55.95372 | long=-3.19706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=If you've ever been out drinking in any UK city centre you will know what to expect of these chain pubs. }} * {{drink | name=The Dome | url=http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com | email=sales@thedomeedinburgh.com | address=14 George Street | lat=55.95349 | long=-3.19550 | directions= | phone = +44 131 624-8624 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 624-8649 | hours= | price= | content=Former bank headquarters. Very impressive to look at inside - just to into the main bar and look up. The '''Why Not''' nightclub (downstairs, separate entrance) is frequented by a young crowd who would love to go to Opal Lounge but know the bouncers won't let them in. }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order-edinburgh | email= | address=62-66 George St | lat=55.95280 | long=-3.19944 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-4460 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A cavernous converted bank building. It is part of the J.D. Wetherspoon chain and always has a wide range of drinks at quite cheap prices - a pint of locally brewed [http://www.caledonianbeer.com/ Caledonian IPA] is about £2, pint of beer and burger £7. They also serve typical pub food and again some of the special offers make the food very reasonable. Like most Wetherspoons it's good value but a bit soulless. They also run '''The Alexander Graham Bell''', 128 George Street, near Charlotte Square. }} ===Rose Street=== Traditionally this narrower pedestrianised street between Princes St and George St was the street to drink in the centre of town, but it has become less popular as new places have opened elsewhere (mainly on George St). It still has several pubs with long histories, and gets visited by stag and hen parties. * {{drink | name=The Kenilworth | alt= | url=https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/thekenilworthrosestreetedinburgh | email= | address= 152-154 Rose Street, EH2 3JD | lat=55.95177 | long=-3.20225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-30 | content=A pub which opened in 1904, in a building built in 1789. The interior is all tiled, which is magnificent although it may remind you of a bathroom. Good real ales. }} ===Thistle Street and Young Street=== Thistle Street and Young Street, which run parallel to George Street 1 block to the north, have an interesting selection of more traditional pubs. * {{drink | name=The Oxford Bar | alt= | url=http://www.oxfordbar.co.uk/ | email= | address=8 Young St | lat=55.95294 | long=-3.20482 | directions= | phone=+44 131 539-7119 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The Oxford Bar | content=Very basic Scottish pub, made famous by "Harry the rudest barman in Scotland" (no longer there) and as a backdrop for some of the action in the Ian Rankin "Inspector Rebus" novels. If you need to see the definition of "not enough room to swing a cat", see the front bar. Call in and ask for a pint of IPA with an Ardberg chaser (Rebus' favourite) | wikidata=Q7755783}} ===Broughton Street=== Broughton Street on the north east side of the New Town has a wide range of bars. Gay, gay-friendly, traditional, trendy, there's at least one bar on Broughton Street to suit all tastes, and many of them also do good food (it's a popular venue for breakfast at the weekend). * {{drink | name=The Basement | alt= | url=http://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/ | email= | address=10-12a Broughton Street | lat=55.95698 | long=-3.18832 | directions= | phone=+44 131 557-0097 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Probably the catalyst for the development of the Broughton Street "scene". The first ''Style Bar'' to move in, this is trendy but not pretentiously so. In a basement (you guessed?) near the top of the street. Worries that a recent refurb would spoil the ambience proved unfounded. Super range of beers including German, Czech, Mexican, and known for good quality and good value food too. }} * {{drink | name=Mathers | url= | email= | address=25 Broughton street | lat=55.95708 | long=-3.18782 | directions= | phone = +44 131 556-6754 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-midnight; F-Sa 11AM-12:30AM; Su 12:30PM-11PM | price= | content=Traditional bar. Good range of real ales and whiskys, reasonable pub food. Big screen for football and rugby. }} * {{drink | name=The Cask & Barrel | alt= | url= | email= | address=115 Broughton Street | lat=55.95915 | long=-3.19034 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-3132 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Readers of Christopher Brookmyre's novels will recognise this place as the regular haunt of investigative journalist Jack Parlabane, the venue for "off-the-record" meetings with his Police contacts. Parlabane clearly has good taste for a journalist, as the "Cask" is a proper traditional ''boozer'' with a touch of class. Nine Real Ale taps plus a number of draft lagers and many more in bottle. Good range of whisky too. Great place to watch the football or rugby as they have 6 or 7 screens dotted around. It's not uncommon to find 3 different matches being shown at the same time. Refreshingly, the screens are only switched on for specific events, and not left showing random cable channels the rest of the day, like so many pubs seem to do. }} ===Cumberland Street=== Cumberland Street runs west-east from Dundas Street to Dundonald Street * {{drink | name=The Cumberland Bar | url= | email= | address=1-3 Cumberland Street | lat=55.95895 | long=-3.19712 | directions= | phone = +44 131 558-3134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another pub with literary connections - this is the regular hangout of the fictional denizens of Alexander McCall Smith's ''44 Scotland Street'' (the real-life street is just around the corner but finding No.44 is a challenge!). Traditional pub popular with New Town locals, students, the suits from local offices, pretty much everyone in fact. Gets very busy in summer due to its lovely beer garden - one of the few pubs close to the city centre to have one. Plenty of drink options and they also do decent food. Perhaps slightly more expensive than most places on Broughton Street but cheaper than George Street. }} ===West Register Street=== Tiny West Register Street is hidden away behind ''Burger King'' at the east end of Princes Street. It's well worth seeking out as it is home to several interesting bars. * {{drink | name=The Voodoo Rooms | alt= | url=http://www.thevoodoorooms.com/ | email=info@thevoodoorooms.com | address=19a West Register Street | lat=55.95374 | long=-3.19059 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-7060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very interesting venue that should make some of the old pretenders on George Street step up their game a bit. Just go there for a drink or two, or book a table in the restaurant area to try the ecelectic cajun-inspired menu, or check out the events listings - they have already hosted a range of gigs from folk to country to dance to rock, as well as comedy and theatre. It is 'the' place to be seen, and for a change, lives up to the tag. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Royal Circle Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=17a and 19 West Register Street | lat=55.95380 | long=-3.19050 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beautifully tiled Victorian palace of a pub, designed in 1862 as a showroom for the latest fixtures and fittings. The adjacent '''Cafe Royal Oyster Bar''' restaurant continues the theme. Unmissable. }} ===Queensferry Street=== Main road at the west end of Princes Street. * {{drink | name=Bar á Vin | alt= | url=http://winebaredinburgh.co.uk/ | email=contact@lescargotblanc.co.uk | address=17A Queensferry Street, EH2 4QW | lat=55.950865 | long=-3.210297 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226 1890 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30PM - late | price=££ | lastedit=2016-12-14 | content=Authentic French wine bar serving a unique selection of wines from some of France's special lesser known winemakers. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Balmoral Hotel by Night.jpg|thumb|The Balmoral Hotel - the clock is a couple of minutes fast to help travellers catch their trains]] [[File:Caledonian Hotel (geograph 3417777).jpg|thumb|Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian]] [[File:George Street 19-21, Edinburgh.JPG|thumb|InterContinental The George]] [[File:Old Waverley Hotel, Princes Street - geograph.org.uk - 1905296.jpg|thumb|Old Waverley]] ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Caledonian Backpackers Hostel | alt= | url=http://caledonianbackpackers.com | email= | address=3 Queensferry St | lat=55.95032 | long=-3.20879 | directions=Near Ryan's Bar | phone=+44 131 226-2939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Anytime | checkout=noon | price=Beds start at £9 during the week | content=Big hostel in the West End of the New Town. They have a late checkout time of noon, and offer free internet, free laptop rent, as well as free breakfast served till noon. Also features a bar and pool tables and a bean bag cinema. The rooms are clean and it is possible to have individual rooms. Lockers can be rent for free. }} * {{sleep | name=easyHotel.com Edinburgh | alt= | url=http://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/united-kingdom/edinburgh-princes-street-west/ | email= | address=125a Princes Street | lat=55.95085 | long=-3.20446 | directions= | phone=+44 131 226-5303 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from £35 per/night, but some rooms have no window and TV is £5 extra | lastedit=2016-04-12 | content=The hotel is in the heart of the city with direct views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes St. Gardens. }} * {{sleep | name=Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.syha.org.uk/where-to-stay/lowlands/edinburgh-central.aspx | email= | address=9 Haddington Place | lat=55.95988 | long=-3.18321 | directions= | phone=+44 131 524-2090 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £16 for a dormitory bed | content=Large hostel near the top of Leith Walk, about 10 minutes walk from Waverley Station. Unusually for the SYHA, it serves meals and the cafe is open to the public. There is also a self-catering kitchen, and plasma screens abound. In addition to dormitories, some rooms (including singles) are available. }} * {{sleep | name=ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/9058/index.en.shtml | email= | address=19 St Andrew Square | lat=55.95456 | long=-3.19478 | directions= | phone=+44 131 292-0200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £49, breakfast included | lastedit=2016-08-18 | content=The fairly modest chain's standards are enhanced in this "green pillow" ibis by the addition of "style" consisting of more colourful and artsy furniture and fixtures, as well as artwork inspired by local motifs (which basically means a lot of thistle and deer). A further benefit is the inclusion of WiFi and breakfast in all rates. There is a tea/coffee tray with a kettle in each room, and some rooms, costing extra, even feature an extra sofa or even a balcony overlooking the square. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (York Place) | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/edinburgh-city-centre-york-place.html | email= | address=44 York Pl, EH1 3HU | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18930 | directions=Next the York Place tram terminus | phone=+44 871 527 9618 (high cost) | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2019-07-27 | content=Rooms are air-conditioned, spacious for a non-luxury hotel, and in very good condition. King-sized bed (some rooms with additional sofa bed), full bathtub, and tea/coffee facilities. Price includes wireless Internet, though speeds are limited unless you pay £5/day extra. Some rooms have views over the New Town down to the Forth. }} * '''[https://cityroomz.com/ Cityroomz]''' is a bright modern budget choice on Shandwick Place. ===Mid-range=== * '''[https://www.21212restaurant.co.uk/ 21212]''' is a Georgian town house with an acclaimed restaurant. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=B+B Edinburgh | alt=formerly Melvin House Hotel | url=http://www.bb-edinburgh.com/ | email= | address=3 Rothesay Terrace | lat=55.95119 | long=-3.21662 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-5084 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £79 per night | content=Traditional hotel with lovely views. }} * '''[https://www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk/ Tigerlily]''' is a jazzy hotel on George St. No dogs. * {{sleep | name=My Edinburgh Life | alt=formerly: The Glenora Guest House | url=http://www.myedinburghlife.net/ | email= | address=13-14 Rosebery Crescent | lat=55.94619 | long=-3.21941 | directions= | phone=+44 131 337-1186 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Haymarket area. It was featured in the 2008 Michelin Guide. Serves an organic breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Lyncliff Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.lyncliff.co.uk/ | email=greg@lyncliff.co.uk | address=4 Windsor Street, EH7 5JR | lat=55.95815 | long=-3.18266 | directions=off the top of Leith Walk | phone=+44 131 556-6972 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 478-7059 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £75 per night | content=Twin, triple and family rooms available. Fairly basic - most facilities are shared. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.mercureedinburgh.co.uk | email= | address=53 Princes Street, EH2 2DG | lat=55.95260 | long= -3.19435 | directions= | phone=+44 844 815 9017 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon| price=From £65 per night | content=4-star hotel with views over Princess Street gardens up to Edinburgh castle. }} * {{sleep | name=Parliament House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Calton Hill | lat=55.95417 | long=-3.18613 | directions= | phone=+44 131 478-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £130 per night | content=City centre hotel with 3 stars. }} *{{sleep | name=Learmonth Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/394/Edinburgh-Learmonth-hotel | email=gm.learmonth@crerarmgmt.com | address=18 - 20 Learmonth Terrace, EH4 1PW | lat=55.95555 | long=-3.21937 | directions= | phone=+44 131 343-2671 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the West End on a quiet Victorian tree lined terrace. }} * {{sleep | name=The Walton | alt= | url= | email= | address=79 Dundas Street | lat=55.95879 | long=-3.19978 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-1137 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £45 per night | content=4-star rated New Town guest house. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | alt= | url=https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/waldorf-astoria-edinburgh-the-caledonian-EDNCHWA/index.html | email= | address=Princes Street (west end) | lat=55.94976 | long=-3.20733 | directions= | phone=+44 131 222-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian | content=A five-star hotel within the building of the '''Old Caledonian Railway Station''' which is Category A listed building. This century-old hotel holds views of the Edinburgh Castle. Three restaurants are within the hotel as are two bars. Prices vary from £35 for a basic double to £400 for a luxurious suite (and they are luxurious). | wikidata=Q16256099}} * {{sleep | name=InterContinental The George Hotel | alt=The Principal Edinburgh George Street | url=https://www.phcompany.com/principal/edinburgh-george-street/ | email=EdinburghReservationsGS@theprincipalhotel.com | address=19-21 George Street | lat=55.954164 | long=-3.196338 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-1251 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 226-5644 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=from £89 | wikipedia=The Principal Edinburgh | wikidata=Q7736172 | lastedit=2015-10-27 | content=249-room hotel on busy George Street. The hotel was built as townhouses in the 1780s and opened as a hotel in 1881. Category A listed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Glasshouse | alt= | url=http://www.theglasshousehotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Greenside Place | lat=55.95668 | long=-3.18553 | directions= | phone=+44 131 525-8200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Boutique hotel, a balance between modern luxury and historic surroundings. }} *{{sleep | name=The Old Waverley Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.oldwaverley.co.uk | email=reservations@oldwaverley.co.uk | address=43 Princes Street, EH2 2BY | lat=55.95282 | long=-3.19303 | directions= | phone=+44 131 556-4648 | tollfree= | fax=+44 131 557-6316 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Balmoral Hotel | alt=Rocco Forte | url=https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel | email=reservations.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com | address=1 Princes Street | lat=55.95302 | long=-3.18960 | directions=at Waverley Station | phone=+44 131 556-2414 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£250 | wikipedia=Balmoral Hotel | content=Landmark of Edinburgh between the Old Town and the New Town. | wikidata=Q3700280}} * {{sleep | name=Nira Caledonia | alt= | url=http://niracaledonia.com/ | email=info@niracaledonia.com | address=10 Gloucester Pl | lat=55.95670 | long=-3.20729 | directions= | phone=+44 131 225-2720 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£120 | content=Small boutique hotel with a relaxing atmosphere. }} * {{sleep | name=Kimpton (IHG) Edinburgh Charlotte Square | alt=formerly The Principal, The Roxburghe Hotel | url=https://www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com/ | email= | address=38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ | lat=55.951567 | long=-3.206135 | directions= | phone=+44 131 240 5500 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2021-05-29 | content=Overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, the 199 room hotel consists of seven inter-connecting Georgian townhouses, built in 1791 to a design by Robert Adam, and converted to a hotel in 1881. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Edinburgh Grand | alt=Lateral City | url=https://www.lateralcity.com/property/the-edinburgh-grand | email= | address=42 St Andrews Square | lat=55.95386 | long=-3.19150 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from £128 | lastedit=2019-11-05 | content=Studios and apartments. }} ==Connect== * Many bars and cafes offer free wifi, look out for signs in the windows (see ''Drink'' above). ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A1.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl1= | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[Edinburgh/East|East Edinburgh]] | majorr1=[[Musselburgh]] | image2=UK_road_A7.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=ENDS AT PRINCES STREET | minorl2= | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] | majorr2=[[Dalkeith]] }} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|55.956247|-3.198928|zoom=15}} {{IsPartOf|Edinburgh}} {{Related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} ndw6fqwbpj3yd7wg8b8oueojdo255gy 0 11615 4491970 4491770 2022-07-28T19:42:46Z LPfi 79572 /* Russia */ the Imatra border crossing seems to be open again wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Finland Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=Sunset at Päijänne}} {{COVID-19 box|Entry to Finland is unrestricted for all citizens and long-term pass holders of an EU or Schengen member state. [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june From 1 July 2022 onwards there will be no more COVID-19-related restrictions, requirements or health controls on entry from any countries] – normal visa and passport rules apply just like before the pandemic began. <!--See the [[#Get in|Get in]] section for details. --> As of June 2022, there are no domestic COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Finland. |lastedit=2022-06-26}} '''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]]. The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands. Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]]. While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire. ==Regions== {{Regionlist| regionmap=Finland regions.png | regiontext=| regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Southern Finland]] | region1color=#d09440 | region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] | region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] | region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] | region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. | region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] | region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').| region4name=[[Northern Finland]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] | region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. | region5name=[[Åland]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. | }} <!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --> The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles. ==Cities== <!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &mdash; the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city by far *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &mdash; a university town in Central Finland *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]] <!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]] * {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]] * {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g. ** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country ** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe ** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki * {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - "the Arm of Finland" offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland * {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland * {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationFinland.png}} ===History=== {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}} {{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}} [[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]] Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts. In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule. The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites. During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory. Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II. In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country. After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by "Germany or its allies" (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership. In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as "the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West". Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15. After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. ===Geography=== [[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]] Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland<!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest-->). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite. Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the "[[Nordic countries]]" (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and "Fennoscandia". Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture. ===Climate=== {{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}} Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere. Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark. The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again. Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute]. === Culture=== [[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]] Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: "we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns." The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers. Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works. While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent. Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide). The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity. Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world. Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations. === Bilingualism === <div style="float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center"> {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Street reference chart''' |- ! Finnish !! Swedish !! English |- | ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street |- | ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road |- | ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley |- | ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way |- | ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path |- | ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market |- | ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent |- | ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park |- | ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay |- | ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill) |- | ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square |} </div> Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not "national" languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same "Turku Road". This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up. Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones. ===Holidays=== [[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]] Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include: * '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1. * '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday). * '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one. * '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public. * '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th. Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the "country of thousand lakes" is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations "on Season" means from the Midsummer until the schools open. * '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes. * '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' ("little Christmas") is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families. * '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26. The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]]. * '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time! Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations. Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|There are travel restrictions and a few venues may be closed. Opening hours may differ from the normal without that being reflected in the Wikivoyage guides. Also '''non-essential travel is allowed''' to Finland. From EU, the Schengen countries and a dozen other countries that are on the EU "green" list there are no travel restrictions. Arriving from other countries requires having been vaccinated twice (once for some vaccines) more than a week and less than nine months ago (no time limit if you had an additional booster dose) or having recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago (no time limit if you also have a vaccine dose). You need an approved certificate, mostly the EU digital certificate or an approved equivalent. Finnish citizens and permanent residents are always allowed entry. Also people arriving for essential purposes are excluded from the requirements, as are children born 2007 or later. If you are allowed entry but do not fulfil the vaccination requirements above, you are required to take one or more '''COVID-19 tests''' (children born 2007 or later exempted). A first test should be taken at most 72 hr before arrival unless you have had a first dose of vaccine at least two weeks before arrival, otherwise you should have it at the border or in 24 hr after entry. A second test is required 3–5 days after entry. Until the second test you should [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]]. Although this is a legal requirement, details are up to your best judgement. If you need to use public transportation, use a face mask and mind your hand hygiene. People just transferring at an airport are exempted from the requirements. However, the airlines may have their own requirements. It is recommended that people not required to take a COVID-19 test take a voluntary home test instead. '''Transport to Finland''' is mostly working. Flights have not fully recovered. The unrelated sanctions against Russia have stopped trains and flights from Russia and affect flights from East Asia. '''Businesses and transport in Finland''' have mostly been operating, with some restrictions. Since February 2022 most restrictions are lifted. Still many who can work from home, face masks are commonly used, restaurants have restricted hours, and some events are cancelled. Tickets on trains must be bought before boarding. Many of the restrictions are just strong recommendations, so are not universally followed – and most measures are decided on at the municipal or regional level. Prevalence started increasing again in October 2021 and is high as of April, mostly with the Omicron variant. As most infected people have no symptoms, there are no reliable figures on current prevalence. See the [https://www.finentry.fi/en/ FINENTRY], [https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/covid-19/ Visit Finland’s website], [https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic guidelines for border traffic during pandemic], the [https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus government page on restrictions], the [https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates THL information on the situation] and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ YLE news in English]. |lastedit=2022-04-07 }} {{Schengen}} Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&nodeid=49459&contentlan=2&culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected. Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry. As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days). ===By plane=== {{cautionbox|Because of the Russian war on Ukraine, flights through Russian airspace have been suspended or rerouted. Details are not necessarily updated below. |lastedit=2022-02-28 }} [[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]] Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season. International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]], [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]]. If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg. ===By train=== The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.<!-- [[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The "Allegro" trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]] '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine. --> There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers). ===By bus=== Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland. * Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours. * Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi). At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full. Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00). * There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check). * There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check). You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland. * [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]]. * [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only. * [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border. ===By boat=== [[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]] {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises. The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]). ====Estonia and the Baltic states==== [[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning. The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning). There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination. ====Germany==== [http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries. Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time. ====Russia==== For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.<!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--> As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine. The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. <!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--> The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel. If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]. ====Sweden==== [[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]] Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales. Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does. With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of "route traffic". The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way "route traffic" ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – "route traffic" would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality). In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen]. There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes. The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge. ===By car=== [[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]] ====Sweden==== The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3. There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]). ====Norway==== European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär). ====Russia==== European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed. From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [http://www.raja.fi/contact/border_crossing_points_opening_hours open] in daytime only. ====Estonia==== Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]]. === By bicycle === Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you. There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden. In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected. On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). === By foot === Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot is not. This ban is probably enforced by the Russian border guard (as asked to by Finland). If they let you walk out, perhaps the Finnish border guard lets you in, given your papers, if any, are in order. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing the border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine. ==Get around== [[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]] Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices. There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services. "'''Street addresses'''" work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. "Street numbers" outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: "Metsätie 101" is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of "Rantakatu 12–16 A 15" means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. "Rantakatu 12 a" means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split. ===By plane=== Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south. In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book. Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot. There are two major airlines selling domestic flights: * '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country, with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines'''].. * '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi. In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go. ===By train=== [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]] '''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, "State's Railways") operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime. The following classes of service are available: * '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars * '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children. * Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes * '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki. The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded "Extra" on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki. Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged. [[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]] [[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.<!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--> In the 3-person cabins in the old "blue" sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the "P" trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a "P" train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022). The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare. Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age. [[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car. Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20. [https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.<!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--> During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either. This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press "Start" to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose "Åbo" to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip. The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited. In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced. Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether. While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence. ===By bus=== [[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]] [[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of "pikavuoro"/"snabbtur".]] There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares. Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full. There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous. At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps. Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the "standard" (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart. Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on "regular" services on short distances you are more likely to need cash. [[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap). [[File:Omnibus linja-auto.jpg|thumb|Coach of Onnibus, a budget option, which has become the largest long-distance coach operator.]] '''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations. Onnibus also has cooperation ("Onnibux flex") with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus. ====Discounts==== '''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision. As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo. For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours). You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus. ====Local transport==== Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere], [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page). In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use. There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio). As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus). ====General advice==== Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag. Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses. Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected. ===By ferry=== In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years). The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off. There is a distinction between "road ferries" (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion. ===By car=== {{main|Driving in Finland}} <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]] Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels. '''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]]. Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured. VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of: * Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter. * ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders). * Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction. * Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. "8–16" in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all. * Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one. * Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and "intend" to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers. * Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]] Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe. '''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and "when circumstances require", with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March. [[File:Finland road sign E22.svg|right|thumb|95x95px|Built-up area]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50&nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety. A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. === By taxi === Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100. Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling "TAKSI"). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair. If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal. The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call. Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include: * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Helsinki | alt= | url=https://valopilkkutaksi.fi/briefly-in-english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-27 | content=Uses the Valopilkku smart phone app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=02 Taksi | alt= | url=https://02taksi.fi/english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +358 20-230 (€1.25/call+€3/min) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-25 | content=Call centre and smart phone app offers address based routing and gives price offers from one or more taxi companies (mainly big companies, i.e. useful mostly in cities, towns and around them). Price or price logic told when booking. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä | url=https://meneva.fi/en | email=info@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-04 | content=Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. }} In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay. In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally. ===By ridesharing=== [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis. For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services: * [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine * [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site * [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland === By thumb === [[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested. Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians. ===By bicycle=== [[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]] Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas. Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks. Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian. The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres. Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected. Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended. Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before. Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space. Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge. Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor. Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places. ===By motorised scooter=== {{anchor|By motorized scooter}} In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others. The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is "generally" required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed. To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis. ===By boat=== [[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]] {{see also|Boating in Finland}} As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available. Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones. ===By foot=== There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you "do not intend to cross right now", and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else. In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders. ==Talk== [[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]] [[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]] {{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}} Finland has two "national languages", '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages. Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different. '''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship). Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', "roof" in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons. The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for "getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', "book" (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives. '''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker. The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance. Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need. '''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights. Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish. ==See== [[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]] A selection of top sights in Finland: * Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day * The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry. * Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city * Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes... * '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival *'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century. * '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]] * Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]] * A ride on the historical "Linnanmäki" wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes. There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65. ===Itineraries=== * [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea * [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast * [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north * [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea * [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast * [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area ==Do== ===[[Sport]]=== [[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]] Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain. If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]]. The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile. Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated. The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as "baseball", but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams. And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including: * {{do | name=Air Guitar World Championships | alt= | url=http://www.airguitarworldchampionships.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Oulu]]. Bring out your inner guitar hero! }} * {{do | name=World Fart Championships | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Utajärvi]]. Yes, you read correctly. }} * {{do | name=Mobile Phone Throwing Championship | alt= | url=http://www.mobilephonethrowing.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Suspended 2016 | price= | content=August, [[Savonlinna]]. Recycle your Nokia! }} * {{do | name=Swamp Soccer World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.suopotkupallo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Hyrynsalmi]]. Probably the messiest sporting event in the world. They also arrange a snow soccer world championships each February. }} * {{do | name=Wife Carrying World Championship | alt= | url=<!-- should be found somewhere at http://www.sonkajarvi.fi, nothing there now --> | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sonkajärvi]]. The grand prize is the wife's weight in beer. }} * {{do | name=Sulkavan Suursoudut | alt= | url=http://www.suursoudut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sulkava]] Finland's biggest rowing event }} ===[[Outdoor life]]=== {{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}} [[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]] [[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]] During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it. [[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]] The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission. A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland). Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones. In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks. Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released). Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands). The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked. ===Music=== {{seealso|Nordic music}} [[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]] Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include: <!-- no more than ten, order by date, discuss changes on talk page first --> * {{do | name=Sauna Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.sauna-open-air.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Tampere]], early June }} * {{do | name=Provinssirock | alt= | url=http://provinssirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Seinäjoki]], mid-June }} * {{do | name=Nummirock | alt= | url=http://nummirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Nummijärvi]] (near [[Kauhajoki]]), late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Raumanmeren juhannus | alt= | url=http://www.rmj.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pop/disco music, [[Pori]], late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Tuska Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.tuska-festival.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Helsinki]], late June }} * {{do | name=Tangomarkkinat | alt= | url=http://www.tangomarkkinat.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tango, [[Seinäjoki]], early July }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt= | url=http://ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Turku]], July }} * {{do | name=Ilosaarirock | alt= | url=http://ilosaarirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, reggae, [[Joensuu]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Kuopiorock | alt= | url=https://kuopiorock.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, rock, pop, [[Kuopio]], late-July }} * {{do | name=Pori Jazz | alt= | url=http://www.porijazz.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jazz/world music, [[Pori]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Flow | alt= | url=http://www.flowfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indie/electronic/urban, Helsinki, mid-August }} * {{do | name=Qstock | alt= | url=http://www.qstock.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, rap, Oulu, end of july }} Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience. There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts. ===Other events=== * {{do | name=Finncon | alt= | url=http://www.finncon.org/ | email= | address=Helsinki, Turku, Tampere or Jyväskylä | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free of charge | content=Finland's biggest sci-fi convention and the only major sci-fi convention in the world to be completely free of charge. Held on a weekend in summer, usually in middle July. }} ===Northern Lights=== Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season. In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there. === Sauna === [[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]] The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; "If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life" maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room. If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines. After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round. Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style. These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering. Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits. ===Social dancing=== [[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]] If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]]. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Template:Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros. Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro. Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card. Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind. For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading "''Vain käteinen''" means "Cash only". Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted. ===Banking=== [[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]] Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as "draw"). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that. Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer "electronic bills" (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services. ===Tipping=== As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip. Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe. ===Costs=== Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person. Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions. A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund. ===Shopping=== [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]] As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap. Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs. For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the "Sámi Duodji" label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup. If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies. Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves. '''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season. Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December). When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them. For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below. Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model. While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price. ==Eat== [[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]] Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan. As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes. In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas. In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some "B&B"s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service. ===Seafood=== With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include: * '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties. * '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon. * '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon. * '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre''). If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets. ===Meat dishes=== [[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]] [[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]] * '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias. * '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods. * '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer. * '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden. * '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. * '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks. * '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called "the Finnish man's vegetable" since the actual meat content may be rather low. ===Milk products=== [[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]] Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried "bread-cheese" (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include: * '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings. * '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though. * '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: * '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added ("AB"). * '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top. Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours. ===Other dishes=== [[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]] * '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added). * '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' ("rice pie") or ''perunapiirakka'' ("potato pie") etc. * '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools. ===Bread=== Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available. Typically Finnish breads include: * ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available. * ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern "unholed", single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape. * ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as "Finncrisp". * ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu. * ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread. * ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet * ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup. * ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast. * ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened * ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area === Seasonal specialities === {{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the "Finnish fugu", as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''. Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}} [[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]] Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk. During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once. Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday. During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter. === Regional specialities === There are also regional specialities, including: * [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union. * [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk. Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' ("hydrogen" and "atom"), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' ("meat mug"), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else. ===Desserts=== [[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]] For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam. A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays. In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm''). [[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]] Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' ("Blue") bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride. After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available. ===Places to eat=== [[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]] Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists). For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a "nice" restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer "Finnish" interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists. The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' ("standing table"), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well! If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the "best before" date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening. At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00. Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price. In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line. ===Dietary restrictions=== Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a "V" on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels. Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged "L". Low-lactose products are sometimes called "Hyla" or marked with "VL". (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with "G". However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified. Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities. Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork. The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]]. A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid. ==Drink== Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) "mixed fruits", which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient. ===Coffee and tea=== [[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]] Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres. Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters ("sumppi"), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style "mud coffee". In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of "''pannukahvi''" in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk. ===Dairy=== In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk''). ===Alcohol=== '''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger. The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive). Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs. While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table. The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some. A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu ("Fish") shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' ("Panther"), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' ("tar schnapps") with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden. '''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''. Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded "I" are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while "III" and "IV" are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is "III beer" with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally "home beer"), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales. '''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition. [[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]] A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' ("tentacle"), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking. During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season. Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle. Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh. Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is "homewine", basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't. Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them! ==Sleep== [[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]] Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier. When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi. '''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request. One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy. There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use. An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or "Every Man's Right" (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan "open wilderness huts" (''autiotupa''), see below. Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free "morning sauna", while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid. ===Cabins=== {{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}} [[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]] [[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]] For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available. While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in "cottage villages" the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a "cottage village" will. Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed. In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights. Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer. Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a "cottage village" or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in "cottage villages" and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website. In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect. ==Learn== Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels. There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up. There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general. The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed. A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms. Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc. Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details. EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities. ==Work== [[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]] Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement). Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods. Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common. For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour]. Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough. As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr. A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni. For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken. For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions. If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits). One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies. You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers]. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland| Crime/violence: '''Low'''<br> <small>Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night</small><br> Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''<br> <small>The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.</small><br> Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads</small><br> Health: '''Low'''<br> <small>Tick and mosquito bites</small><br> Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests</small> }} {{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive. |lastedit=2022-03-07 }} ===Crime=== Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night. Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs. '''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation. '''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it. '''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform. In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed. Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A "police" asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police. Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population. Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking. ===Nature=== [[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]] There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea. Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning. If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable. In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water). The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed. There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice. As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly. Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did. ===In case of emergency=== '''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem. There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good. For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an "adder kit" (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay. The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)| ; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous ; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide ; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger ; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire ; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited ; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry ; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking ; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit ; lääkäri, läkare : doctor ; poliisi, polis : police ; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic ; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital ; apua! hjälp! : help! }} You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict. If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff. Medication is available in pharmacies only, not in ordinary shops (other than by special arrangements in many remote areas). Any non-trivial medication requires a prescription (stricter criteria than in many other countries). ===Pests=== [[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]] The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones). There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of. '''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether. ===Air quality=== Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality]. ===Healthcare=== Medicines are strictly regulated. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies, and for example antibiotics require a prescription. If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules. Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private. There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say "sote" to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023). For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered. University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above. '''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare]. ==Respect== {{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said "Nice weather today." Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.<br><br> Two more hours passed. Lahtinen said, "Gee, the fish aren't biting today." Virtanen shot back: "That's because you talk too much."<br><br> '''Drinking Finnish style'''<br><br> Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: "Isn't it nice to have some quality time?" Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: "Are we here to drink or talk?"}} Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind: Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like "thank you" or "you're welcome" too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for "please" so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between "he" and "she", which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to "how are you", it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English. All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say "maybe later" when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine. Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being "acceptably" late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude. The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm. If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required. In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old. Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply "Spencer", or even as "Roger" among co-workers, rather than "tohtori Spencer" or "herra Spencer", without meaning any disrespect. Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two. When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary. ==Connect== ===By snail mail=== [[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]] Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are "no-value" (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate. There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation. '''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own. ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]] As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020). Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an "all included" one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10). Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own. The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|"(09) 123 456",}} sometimes {{nowrap|"+358 (0) 9 123 456".}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|"0400 123 456"}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the "all included" packages. Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; "pvm/mpm" or "lsa/lna" stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad. The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available. Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call. All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have "fair use limits" or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package. ===By net=== Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device. '''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called "WLAN"). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations. '''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices. LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, "type F"), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or "Europlugs" (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations. Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps). USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all. Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables). ===Religion=== [[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]] The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones. The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran while Finland was part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland. The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire. ===Newspapers=== There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks. ===Radio=== Most stations are on analogue FM channels. The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news. ===Contraception=== Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills ("morning-after pills") are available from pharmacies without prescription (in person only?). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for medical as well as social reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons). ===Toilets=== [[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]] [[Toilets]] are usually marked with "WC", image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters "M" (''miehet'', men) and "N" (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram. There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own. Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition. ==Go next== * [[Russia]] to the east. <!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')-->However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice. * [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. * [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki. * [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. {{related|Finland_in_ten_days_by_car}} {{isPartOf|Nordic countries}} {{usablecountry}} {{geo|65|27|zoom=5}} 2v4wrpubu4pg78vmv7dwnfxmy4uet9f 4491971 4491970 2022-07-28T19:46:18Z LPfi 79572 /* Russia */ dead link fix wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Finland Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=Sunset at Päijänne}} {{COVID-19 box|Entry to Finland is unrestricted for all citizens and long-term pass holders of an EU or Schengen member state. [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june From 1 July 2022 onwards there will be no more COVID-19-related restrictions, requirements or health controls on entry from any countries] – normal visa and passport rules apply just like before the pandemic began. <!--See the [[#Get in|Get in]] section for details. --> As of June 2022, there are no domestic COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Finland. |lastedit=2022-06-26}} '''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]]. The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands. Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]]. While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire. ==Regions== {{Regionlist| regionmap=Finland regions.png | regiontext=| regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Southern Finland]] | region1color=#d09440 | region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] | region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] | region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] | region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. | region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] | region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').| region4name=[[Northern Finland]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] | region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. | region5name=[[Åland]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. | }} <!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --> The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles. ==Cities== <!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &mdash; the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city by far *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &mdash; a university town in Central Finland *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]] <!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]] * {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]] * {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g. ** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country ** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe ** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki * {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - "the Arm of Finland" offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland * {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland * {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationFinland.png}} ===History=== {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}} {{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}} [[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]] Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts. In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule. The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites. During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory. Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II. In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country. After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by "Germany or its allies" (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership. In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as "the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West". Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15. After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. ===Geography=== [[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]] Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland<!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest-->). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite. Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the "[[Nordic countries]]" (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and "Fennoscandia". Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture. ===Climate=== {{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}} Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere. Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark. The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again. Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute]. === Culture=== [[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]] Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: "we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns." The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers. Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works. While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent. Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide). The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity. Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world. Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations. === Bilingualism === <div style="float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center"> {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Street reference chart''' |- ! Finnish !! Swedish !! English |- | ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street |- | ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road |- | ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley |- | ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way |- | ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path |- | ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market |- | ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent |- | ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park |- | ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay |- | ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill) |- | ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square |} </div> Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not "national" languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same "Turku Road". This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up. Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones. ===Holidays=== [[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]] Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include: * '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1. * '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday). * '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one. * '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public. * '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th. Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the "country of thousand lakes" is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations "on Season" means from the Midsummer until the schools open. * '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes. * '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' ("little Christmas") is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families. * '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26. The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]]. * '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time! Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations. Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|There are travel restrictions and a few venues may be closed. Opening hours may differ from the normal without that being reflected in the Wikivoyage guides. Also '''non-essential travel is allowed''' to Finland. From EU, the Schengen countries and a dozen other countries that are on the EU "green" list there are no travel restrictions. Arriving from other countries requires having been vaccinated twice (once for some vaccines) more than a week and less than nine months ago (no time limit if you had an additional booster dose) or having recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago (no time limit if you also have a vaccine dose). You need an approved certificate, mostly the EU digital certificate or an approved equivalent. Finnish citizens and permanent residents are always allowed entry. Also people arriving for essential purposes are excluded from the requirements, as are children born 2007 or later. If you are allowed entry but do not fulfil the vaccination requirements above, you are required to take one or more '''COVID-19 tests''' (children born 2007 or later exempted). A first test should be taken at most 72 hr before arrival unless you have had a first dose of vaccine at least two weeks before arrival, otherwise you should have it at the border or in 24 hr after entry. A second test is required 3–5 days after entry. Until the second test you should [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]]. Although this is a legal requirement, details are up to your best judgement. If you need to use public transportation, use a face mask and mind your hand hygiene. People just transferring at an airport are exempted from the requirements. However, the airlines may have their own requirements. It is recommended that people not required to take a COVID-19 test take a voluntary home test instead. '''Transport to Finland''' is mostly working. Flights have not fully recovered. The unrelated sanctions against Russia have stopped trains and flights from Russia and affect flights from East Asia. '''Businesses and transport in Finland''' have mostly been operating, with some restrictions. Since February 2022 most restrictions are lifted. Still many who can work from home, face masks are commonly used, restaurants have restricted hours, and some events are cancelled. Tickets on trains must be bought before boarding. Many of the restrictions are just strong recommendations, so are not universally followed – and most measures are decided on at the municipal or regional level. Prevalence started increasing again in October 2021 and is high as of April, mostly with the Omicron variant. As most infected people have no symptoms, there are no reliable figures on current prevalence. See the [https://www.finentry.fi/en/ FINENTRY], [https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/covid-19/ Visit Finland’s website], [https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic guidelines for border traffic during pandemic], the [https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus government page on restrictions], the [https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates THL information on the situation] and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ YLE news in English]. |lastedit=2022-04-07 }} {{Schengen}} Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&nodeid=49459&contentlan=2&culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected. Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry. As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days). ===By plane=== {{cautionbox|Because of the Russian war on Ukraine, flights through Russian airspace have been suspended or rerouted. Details are not necessarily updated below. |lastedit=2022-02-28 }} [[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]] Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season. International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]], [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]]. If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg. ===By train=== The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.<!-- [[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The "Allegro" trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]] '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine. --> There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers). ===By bus=== Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland. * Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours. * Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi). At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full. Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00). * There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check). * There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check). You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland. * [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]]. * [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only. * [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border. ===By boat=== [[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]] {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises. The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]). ====Estonia and the Baltic states==== [[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning. The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning). There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination. ====Germany==== [http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries. Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time. ====Russia==== For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.<!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--> As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine. The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. <!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--> The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel. If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]. ====Sweden==== [[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]] Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales. Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does. With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of "route traffic". The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way "route traffic" ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – "route traffic" would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality). In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen]. There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes. The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge. ===By car=== [[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]] ====Sweden==== The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3. There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]). ====Norway==== European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär). ====Russia==== European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed. From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only. ====Estonia==== Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]]. === By bicycle === Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you. There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden. In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected. On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). === By foot === Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot is not. This ban is probably enforced by the Russian border guard (as asked to by Finland). If they let you walk out, perhaps the Finnish border guard lets you in, given your papers, if any, are in order. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing the border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine. ==Get around== [[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]] Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices. There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services. "'''Street addresses'''" work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. "Street numbers" outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: "Metsätie 101" is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of "Rantakatu 12–16 A 15" means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. "Rantakatu 12 a" means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split. ===By plane=== Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south. In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book. Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot. There are two major airlines selling domestic flights: * '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country, with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines'''].. * '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi. In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go. ===By train=== [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]] '''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, "State's Railways") operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime. The following classes of service are available: * '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars * '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children. * Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes * '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki. The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded "Extra" on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki. Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged. [[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]] [[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.<!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--> In the 3-person cabins in the old "blue" sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the "P" trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a "P" train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022). The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare. Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age. [[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car. Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20. [https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.<!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--> During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either. This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press "Start" to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose "Åbo" to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip. The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited. In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced. Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether. While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence. ===By bus=== [[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]] [[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of "pikavuoro"/"snabbtur".]] There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares. Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full. There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous. At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps. Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the "standard" (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart. Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on "regular" services on short distances you are more likely to need cash. [[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap). [[File:Omnibus linja-auto.jpg|thumb|Coach of Onnibus, a budget option, which has become the largest long-distance coach operator.]] '''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations. Onnibus also has cooperation ("Onnibux flex") with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus. ====Discounts==== '''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision. As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo. For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours). You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus. ====Local transport==== Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere], [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page). In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use. There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio). As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus). ====General advice==== Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag. Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses. Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected. ===By ferry=== In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years). The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off. There is a distinction between "road ferries" (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion. ===By car=== {{main|Driving in Finland}} <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]] Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels. '''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]]. Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured. VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of: * Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter. * ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders). * Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction. * Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. "8–16" in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all. * Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one. * Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and "intend" to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers. * Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]] Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe. '''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and "when circumstances require", with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March. [[File:Finland road sign E22.svg|right|thumb|95x95px|Built-up area]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50&nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety. A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. === By taxi === Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100. Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling "TAKSI"). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair. If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal. The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call. Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include: * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Helsinki | alt= | url=https://valopilkkutaksi.fi/briefly-in-english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-27 | content=Uses the Valopilkku smart phone app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=02 Taksi | alt= | url=https://02taksi.fi/english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +358 20-230 (€1.25/call+€3/min) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-25 | content=Call centre and smart phone app offers address based routing and gives price offers from one or more taxi companies (mainly big companies, i.e. useful mostly in cities, towns and around them). Price or price logic told when booking. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä | url=https://meneva.fi/en | email=info@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-04 | content=Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. }} In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay. In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally. ===By ridesharing=== [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis. For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services: * [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine * [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site * [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland === By thumb === [[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested. Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians. ===By bicycle=== [[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]] Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas. Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks. Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian. The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres. Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected. Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended. Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before. Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space. Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge. Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor. Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places. ===By motorised scooter=== {{anchor|By motorized scooter}} In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others. The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is "generally" required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed. To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis. ===By boat=== [[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]] {{see also|Boating in Finland}} As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available. Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones. ===By foot=== There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you "do not intend to cross right now", and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else. In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders. ==Talk== [[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]] [[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]] {{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}} Finland has two "national languages", '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages. Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different. '''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship). Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', "roof" in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons. The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for "getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', "book" (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives. '''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker. The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance. Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need. '''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights. Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish. ==See== [[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]] A selection of top sights in Finland: * Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day * The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry. * Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city * Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes... * '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival *'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century. * '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]] * Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]] * A ride on the historical "Linnanmäki" wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes. There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65. ===Itineraries=== * [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea * [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast * [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north * [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea * [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast * [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area ==Do== ===[[Sport]]=== [[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]] Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain. If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]]. The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile. Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated. The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as "baseball", but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams. And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including: * {{do | name=Air Guitar World Championships | alt= | url=http://www.airguitarworldchampionships.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Oulu]]. Bring out your inner guitar hero! }} * {{do | name=World Fart Championships | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Utajärvi]]. Yes, you read correctly. }} * {{do | name=Mobile Phone Throwing Championship | alt= | url=http://www.mobilephonethrowing.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Suspended 2016 | price= | content=August, [[Savonlinna]]. Recycle your Nokia! }} * {{do | name=Swamp Soccer World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.suopotkupallo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Hyrynsalmi]]. Probably the messiest sporting event in the world. They also arrange a snow soccer world championships each February. }} * {{do | name=Wife Carrying World Championship | alt= | url=<!-- should be found somewhere at http://www.sonkajarvi.fi, nothing there now --> | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sonkajärvi]]. The grand prize is the wife's weight in beer. }} * {{do | name=Sulkavan Suursoudut | alt= | url=http://www.suursoudut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sulkava]] Finland's biggest rowing event }} ===[[Outdoor life]]=== {{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}} [[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]] [[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]] During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it. [[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]] The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission. A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland). Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones. In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks. Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released). Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands). The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked. ===Music=== {{seealso|Nordic music}} [[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]] Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include: <!-- no more than ten, order by date, discuss changes on talk page first --> * {{do | name=Sauna Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.sauna-open-air.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Tampere]], early June }} * {{do | name=Provinssirock | alt= | url=http://provinssirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Seinäjoki]], mid-June }} * {{do | name=Nummirock | alt= | url=http://nummirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Nummijärvi]] (near [[Kauhajoki]]), late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Raumanmeren juhannus | alt= | url=http://www.rmj.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pop/disco music, [[Pori]], late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Tuska Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.tuska-festival.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Helsinki]], late June }} * {{do | name=Tangomarkkinat | alt= | url=http://www.tangomarkkinat.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tango, [[Seinäjoki]], early July }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt= | url=http://ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Turku]], July }} * {{do | name=Ilosaarirock | alt= | url=http://ilosaarirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, reggae, [[Joensuu]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Kuopiorock | alt= | url=https://kuopiorock.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, rock, pop, [[Kuopio]], late-July }} * {{do | name=Pori Jazz | alt= | url=http://www.porijazz.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jazz/world music, [[Pori]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Flow | alt= | url=http://www.flowfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indie/electronic/urban, Helsinki, mid-August }} * {{do | name=Qstock | alt= | url=http://www.qstock.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, rap, Oulu, end of july }} Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience. There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts. ===Other events=== * {{do | name=Finncon | alt= | url=http://www.finncon.org/ | email= | address=Helsinki, Turku, Tampere or Jyväskylä | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free of charge | content=Finland's biggest sci-fi convention and the only major sci-fi convention in the world to be completely free of charge. Held on a weekend in summer, usually in middle July. }} ===Northern Lights=== Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season. In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there. === Sauna === [[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]] The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; "If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life" maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room. If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines. After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round. Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style. These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering. Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits. ===Social dancing=== [[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]] If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]]. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Template:Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros. Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro. Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card. Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind. For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading "''Vain käteinen''" means "Cash only". Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted. ===Banking=== [[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]] Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as "draw"). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that. Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer "electronic bills" (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services. ===Tipping=== As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip. Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe. ===Costs=== Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person. Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions. A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund. ===Shopping=== [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]] As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap. Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs. For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the "Sámi Duodji" label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup. If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies. Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves. '''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season. Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December). When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them. For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below. Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model. While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price. ==Eat== [[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]] Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan. As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes. In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas. In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some "B&B"s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service. ===Seafood=== With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include: * '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties. * '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon. * '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon. * '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre''). If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets. ===Meat dishes=== [[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]] [[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]] * '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias. * '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods. * '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer. * '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden. * '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. * '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks. * '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called "the Finnish man's vegetable" since the actual meat content may be rather low. ===Milk products=== [[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]] Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried "bread-cheese" (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include: * '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings. * '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though. * '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: * '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added ("AB"). * '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top. Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours. ===Other dishes=== [[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]] * '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added). * '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' ("rice pie") or ''perunapiirakka'' ("potato pie") etc. * '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools. ===Bread=== Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available. Typically Finnish breads include: * ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available. * ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern "unholed", single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape. * ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as "Finncrisp". * ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu. * ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread. * ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet * ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup. * ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast. * ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened * ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area === Seasonal specialities === {{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the "Finnish fugu", as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''. Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}} [[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]] Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk. During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once. Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday. During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter. === Regional specialities === There are also regional specialities, including: * [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union. * [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk. Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' ("hydrogen" and "atom"), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' ("meat mug"), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else. ===Desserts=== [[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]] For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam. A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays. In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm''). [[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]] Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' ("Blue") bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride. After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available. ===Places to eat=== [[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]] Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists). For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a "nice" restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer "Finnish" interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists. The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' ("standing table"), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well! If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the "best before" date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening. At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00. Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price. In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line. ===Dietary restrictions=== Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a "V" on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels. Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged "L". Low-lactose products are sometimes called "Hyla" or marked with "VL". (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with "G". However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified. Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities. Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork. The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]]. A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid. ==Drink== Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) "mixed fruits", which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient. ===Coffee and tea=== [[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]] Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres. Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters ("sumppi"), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style "mud coffee". In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of "''pannukahvi''" in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk. ===Dairy=== In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk''). ===Alcohol=== '''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger. The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive). Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs. While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table. The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some. A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu ("Fish") shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' ("Panther"), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' ("tar schnapps") with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden. '''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''. Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded "I" are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while "III" and "IV" are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is "III beer" with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally "home beer"), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales. '''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition. [[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]] A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' ("tentacle"), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking. During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season. Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle. Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh. Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is "homewine", basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't. Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them! ==Sleep== [[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]] Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier. When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi. '''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request. One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy. There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use. An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or "Every Man's Right" (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan "open wilderness huts" (''autiotupa''), see below. Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free "morning sauna", while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid. ===Cabins=== {{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}} [[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]] [[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]] For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available. While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in "cottage villages" the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a "cottage village" will. Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed. In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights. Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer. Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a "cottage village" or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in "cottage villages" and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website. In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect. ==Learn== Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels. There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up. There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general. The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed. A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms. Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc. Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details. EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities. ==Work== [[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]] Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement). Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods. Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common. For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour]. Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough. As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr. A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni. For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken. For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions. If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits). One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies. You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers]. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland| Crime/violence: '''Low'''<br> <small>Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night</small><br> Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''<br> <small>The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.</small><br> Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads</small><br> Health: '''Low'''<br> <small>Tick and mosquito bites</small><br> Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests</small> }} {{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive. |lastedit=2022-03-07 }} ===Crime=== Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night. Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs. '''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation. '''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it. '''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform. In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed. Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A "police" asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police. Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population. Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking. ===Nature=== [[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]] There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea. Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning. If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable. In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water). The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed. There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice. As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly. Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did. ===In case of emergency=== '''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem. There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good. For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an "adder kit" (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay. The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)| ; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous ; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide ; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger ; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire ; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited ; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry ; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking ; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit ; lääkäri, läkare : doctor ; poliisi, polis : police ; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic ; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital ; apua! hjälp! : help! }} You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict. If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff. Medication is available in pharmacies only, not in ordinary shops (other than by special arrangements in many remote areas). Any non-trivial medication requires a prescription (stricter criteria than in many other countries). ===Pests=== [[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]] The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones). There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of. '''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether. ===Air quality=== Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality]. ===Healthcare=== Medicines are strictly regulated. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies, and for example antibiotics require a prescription. If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules. Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private. There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say "sote" to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023). For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered. University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above. '''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare]. ==Respect== {{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said "Nice weather today." Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.<br><br> Two more hours passed. Lahtinen said, "Gee, the fish aren't biting today." Virtanen shot back: "That's because you talk too much."<br><br> '''Drinking Finnish style'''<br><br> Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: "Isn't it nice to have some quality time?" Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: "Are we here to drink or talk?"}} Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind: Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like "thank you" or "you're welcome" too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for "please" so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between "he" and "she", which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to "how are you", it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English. All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say "maybe later" when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine. Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being "acceptably" late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude. The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm. If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required. In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old. Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply "Spencer", or even as "Roger" among co-workers, rather than "tohtori Spencer" or "herra Spencer", without meaning any disrespect. Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two. When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary. ==Connect== ===By snail mail=== [[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]] Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are "no-value" (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate. There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation. '''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own. ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]] As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020). Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an "all included" one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10). Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own. The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|"(09) 123 456",}} sometimes {{nowrap|"+358 (0) 9 123 456".}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|"0400 123 456"}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the "all included" packages. Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; "pvm/mpm" or "lsa/lna" stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad. The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available. Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call. All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have "fair use limits" or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package. ===By net=== Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device. '''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called "WLAN"). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations. '''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices. LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, "type F"), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or "Europlugs" (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations. Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps). USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all. Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables). ===Religion=== [[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]] The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones. The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran while Finland was part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland. The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire. ===Newspapers=== There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks. ===Radio=== Most stations are on analogue FM channels. The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news. ===Contraception=== Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills ("morning-after pills") are available from pharmacies without prescription (in person only?). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for medical as well as social reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons). ===Toilets=== [[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]] [[Toilets]] are usually marked with "WC", image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters "M" (''miehet'', men) and "N" (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram. There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own. Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition. ==Go next== * [[Russia]] to the east. <!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')-->However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice. * [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. * [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki. * [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. {{related|Finland_in_ten_days_by_car}} {{isPartOf|Nordic countries}} {{usablecountry}} {{geo|65|27|zoom=5}} ft35atn0g3gaqq13dw97s35i1r7ez7q 4491972 4491971 2022-07-28T19:48:35Z LPfi 79572 /* By foot */ is the by foot ban still in force? I assume not wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Finland Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=Sunset at Päijänne}} {{COVID-19 box|Entry to Finland is unrestricted for all citizens and long-term pass holders of an EU or Schengen member state. [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june From 1 July 2022 onwards there will be no more COVID-19-related restrictions, requirements or health controls on entry from any countries] – normal visa and passport rules apply just like before the pandemic began. <!--See the [[#Get in|Get in]] section for details. --> As of June 2022, there are no domestic COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Finland. |lastedit=2022-06-26}} '''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]]. The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands. Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]]. While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire. ==Regions== {{Regionlist| regionmap=Finland regions.png | regiontext=| regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Southern Finland]] | region1color=#d09440 | region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] | region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] | region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] | region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. | region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] | region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').| region4name=[[Northern Finland]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] | region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. | region5name=[[Åland]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. | }} <!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --> The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles. ==Cities== <!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &mdash; the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city by far *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &mdash; a university town in Central Finland *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]] <!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]] * {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]] * {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g. ** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country ** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe ** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki * {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - "the Arm of Finland" offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland * {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland * {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationFinland.png}} ===History=== {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}} {{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}} [[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]] Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts. In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule. The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites. During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory. Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II. In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country. After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by "Germany or its allies" (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership. In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as "the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West". Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15. After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. ===Geography=== [[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]] Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland<!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest-->). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite. Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the "[[Nordic countries]]" (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and "Fennoscandia". Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture. ===Climate=== {{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}} Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere. Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark. The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again. Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute]. === Culture=== [[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]] Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: "we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns." The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers. Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works. While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent. Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide). The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity. Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world. Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations. === Bilingualism === <div style="float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center"> {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Street reference chart''' |- ! Finnish !! Swedish !! English |- | ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street |- | ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road |- | ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley |- | ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way |- | ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path |- | ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market |- | ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent |- | ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park |- | ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay |- | ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill) |- | ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square |} </div> Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not "national" languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same "Turku Road". This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up. Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones. ===Holidays=== [[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]] Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include: * '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1. * '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday). * '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one. * '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public. * '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th. Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the "country of thousand lakes" is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations "on Season" means from the Midsummer until the schools open. * '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes. * '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' ("little Christmas") is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families. * '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26. The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]]. * '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time! Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations. Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|There are travel restrictions and a few venues may be closed. Opening hours may differ from the normal without that being reflected in the Wikivoyage guides. Also '''non-essential travel is allowed''' to Finland. From EU, the Schengen countries and a dozen other countries that are on the EU "green" list there are no travel restrictions. Arriving from other countries requires having been vaccinated twice (once for some vaccines) more than a week and less than nine months ago (no time limit if you had an additional booster dose) or having recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago (no time limit if you also have a vaccine dose). You need an approved certificate, mostly the EU digital certificate or an approved equivalent. Finnish citizens and permanent residents are always allowed entry. Also people arriving for essential purposes are excluded from the requirements, as are children born 2007 or later. If you are allowed entry but do not fulfil the vaccination requirements above, you are required to take one or more '''COVID-19 tests''' (children born 2007 or later exempted). A first test should be taken at most 72 hr before arrival unless you have had a first dose of vaccine at least two weeks before arrival, otherwise you should have it at the border or in 24 hr after entry. A second test is required 3–5 days after entry. Until the second test you should [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]]. Although this is a legal requirement, details are up to your best judgement. If you need to use public transportation, use a face mask and mind your hand hygiene. People just transferring at an airport are exempted from the requirements. However, the airlines may have their own requirements. It is recommended that people not required to take a COVID-19 test take a voluntary home test instead. '''Transport to Finland''' is mostly working. Flights have not fully recovered. The unrelated sanctions against Russia have stopped trains and flights from Russia and affect flights from East Asia. '''Businesses and transport in Finland''' have mostly been operating, with some restrictions. Since February 2022 most restrictions are lifted. Still many who can work from home, face masks are commonly used, restaurants have restricted hours, and some events are cancelled. Tickets on trains must be bought before boarding. Many of the restrictions are just strong recommendations, so are not universally followed – and most measures are decided on at the municipal or regional level. Prevalence started increasing again in October 2021 and is high as of April, mostly with the Omicron variant. As most infected people have no symptoms, there are no reliable figures on current prevalence. See the [https://www.finentry.fi/en/ FINENTRY], [https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/covid-19/ Visit Finland’s website], [https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic guidelines for border traffic during pandemic], the [https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus government page on restrictions], the [https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates THL information on the situation] and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ YLE news in English]. |lastedit=2022-04-07 }} {{Schengen}} Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&nodeid=49459&contentlan=2&culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected. Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry. As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days). ===By plane=== {{cautionbox|Because of the Russian war on Ukraine, flights through Russian airspace have been suspended or rerouted. Details are not necessarily updated below. |lastedit=2022-02-28 }} [[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]] Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season. International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]], [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]]. If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg. ===By train=== The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.<!-- [[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The "Allegro" trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]] '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine. --> There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers). ===By bus=== Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland. * Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours. * Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi). At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full. Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00). * There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check). * There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check). You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland. * [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]]. * [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only. * [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border. ===By boat=== [[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]] {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises. The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]). ====Estonia and the Baltic states==== [[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning. The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning). There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination. ====Germany==== [http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries. Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time. ====Russia==== For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.<!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--> As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine. The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. <!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--> The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel. If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]. ====Sweden==== [[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]] Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales. Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does. With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of "route traffic". The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way "route traffic" ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – "route traffic" would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality). In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen]. There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes. The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge. ===By car=== [[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]] ====Sweden==== The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3. There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]). ====Norway==== European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär). ====Russia==== European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed. From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only. ====Estonia==== Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]]. === By bicycle === Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you. There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden. In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected. On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). === By foot === Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot may not be, check regulations. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing the border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine, unless you have got a specific permit. ==Get around== [[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]] Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices. There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services. "'''Street addresses'''" work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. "Street numbers" outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: "Metsätie 101" is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of "Rantakatu 12–16 A 15" means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. "Rantakatu 12 a" means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split. ===By plane=== Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south. In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book. Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot. There are two major airlines selling domestic flights: * '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country, with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines'''].. * '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi. In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go. ===By train=== [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]] '''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, "State's Railways") operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime. The following classes of service are available: * '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars * '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children. * Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes * '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki. The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded "Extra" on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki. Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged. [[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]] [[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.<!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--> In the 3-person cabins in the old "blue" sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the "P" trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a "P" train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022). The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare. Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age. [[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car. Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20. [https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.<!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--> During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either. This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press "Start" to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose "Åbo" to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip. The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited. In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced. Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether. While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence. ===By bus=== [[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]] [[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of "pikavuoro"/"snabbtur".]] There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares. Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full. There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous. At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps. Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the "standard" (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart. Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on "regular" services on short distances you are more likely to need cash. [[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap). [[File:Omnibus linja-auto.jpg|thumb|Coach of Onnibus, a budget option, which has become the largest long-distance coach operator.]] '''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations. Onnibus also has cooperation ("Onnibux flex") with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus. ====Discounts==== '''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision. As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo. For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours). You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus. ====Local transport==== Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere], [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page). In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use. There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio). As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus). ====General advice==== Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag. Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses. Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected. ===By ferry=== In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years). The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off. There is a distinction between "road ferries" (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion. ===By car=== {{main|Driving in Finland}} <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]] Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels. '''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]]. Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured. VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of: * Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter. * ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders). * Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction. * Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. "8–16" in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all. * Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one. * Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and "intend" to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers. * Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]] Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe. '''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and "when circumstances require", with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March. [[File:Finland road sign E22.svg|right|thumb|95x95px|Built-up area]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50&nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety. A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. === By taxi === Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100. Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling "TAKSI"). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair. If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal. The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call. Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include: * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Helsinki | alt= | url=https://valopilkkutaksi.fi/briefly-in-english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-27 | content=Uses the Valopilkku smart phone app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=02 Taksi | alt= | url=https://02taksi.fi/english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +358 20-230 (€1.25/call+€3/min) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-25 | content=Call centre and smart phone app offers address based routing and gives price offers from one or more taxi companies (mainly big companies, i.e. useful mostly in cities, towns and around them). Price or price logic told when booking. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä | url=https://meneva.fi/en | email=info@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-04 | content=Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. }} In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay. In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally. ===By ridesharing=== [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis. For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services: * [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine * [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site * [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland === By thumb === [[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested. Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians. ===By bicycle=== [[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]] Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas. Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks. Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian. The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres. Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected. Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended. Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before. Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space. Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge. Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor. Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places. ===By motorised scooter=== {{anchor|By motorized scooter}} In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others. The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is "generally" required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed. To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis. ===By boat=== [[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]] {{see also|Boating in Finland}} As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available. Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones. ===By foot=== There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you "do not intend to cross right now", and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else. In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders. ==Talk== [[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]] [[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]] {{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}} Finland has two "national languages", '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages. Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different. '''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship). Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', "roof" in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons. The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for "getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', "book" (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives. '''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker. The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance. Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need. '''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights. Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish. ==See== [[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]] A selection of top sights in Finland: * Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day * The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry. * Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city * Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes... * '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival *'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century. * '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]] * Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]] * A ride on the historical "Linnanmäki" wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes. There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65. ===Itineraries=== * [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea * [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast * [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north * [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea * [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast * [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area ==Do== ===[[Sport]]=== [[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]] Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain. If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]]. The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile. Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated. The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as "baseball", but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams. And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including: * {{do | name=Air Guitar World Championships | alt= | url=http://www.airguitarworldchampionships.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Oulu]]. Bring out your inner guitar hero! }} * {{do | name=World Fart Championships | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Utajärvi]]. Yes, you read correctly. }} * {{do | name=Mobile Phone Throwing Championship | alt= | url=http://www.mobilephonethrowing.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Suspended 2016 | price= | content=August, [[Savonlinna]]. Recycle your Nokia! }} * {{do | name=Swamp Soccer World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.suopotkupallo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Hyrynsalmi]]. Probably the messiest sporting event in the world. They also arrange a snow soccer world championships each February. }} * {{do | name=Wife Carrying World Championship | alt= | url=<!-- should be found somewhere at http://www.sonkajarvi.fi, nothing there now --> | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sonkajärvi]]. The grand prize is the wife's weight in beer. }} * {{do | name=Sulkavan Suursoudut | alt= | url=http://www.suursoudut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sulkava]] Finland's biggest rowing event }} ===[[Outdoor life]]=== {{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}} [[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]] [[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]] During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it. [[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]] The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission. A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland). Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones. In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks. Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released). Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands). The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked. ===Music=== {{seealso|Nordic music}} [[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]] Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include: <!-- no more than ten, order by date, discuss changes on talk page first --> * {{do | name=Sauna Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.sauna-open-air.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Tampere]], early June }} * {{do | name=Provinssirock | alt= | url=http://provinssirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Seinäjoki]], mid-June }} * {{do | name=Nummirock | alt= | url=http://nummirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Nummijärvi]] (near [[Kauhajoki]]), late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Raumanmeren juhannus | alt= | url=http://www.rmj.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pop/disco music, [[Pori]], late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Tuska Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.tuska-festival.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Helsinki]], late June }} * {{do | name=Tangomarkkinat | alt= | url=http://www.tangomarkkinat.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tango, [[Seinäjoki]], early July }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt= | url=http://ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Turku]], July }} * {{do | name=Ilosaarirock | alt= | url=http://ilosaarirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, reggae, [[Joensuu]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Kuopiorock | alt= | url=https://kuopiorock.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, rock, pop, [[Kuopio]], late-July }} * {{do | name=Pori Jazz | alt= | url=http://www.porijazz.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jazz/world music, [[Pori]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Flow | alt= | url=http://www.flowfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indie/electronic/urban, Helsinki, mid-August }} * {{do | name=Qstock | alt= | url=http://www.qstock.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, rap, Oulu, end of july }} Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience. There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts. ===Other events=== * {{do | name=Finncon | alt= | url=http://www.finncon.org/ | email= | address=Helsinki, Turku, Tampere or Jyväskylä | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free of charge | content=Finland's biggest sci-fi convention and the only major sci-fi convention in the world to be completely free of charge. Held on a weekend in summer, usually in middle July. }} ===Northern Lights=== Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season. In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there. === Sauna === [[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]] The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; "If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life" maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room. If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines. After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round. Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style. These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering. Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits. ===Social dancing=== [[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]] If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]]. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Template:Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros. Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro. Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card. Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind. For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading "''Vain käteinen''" means "Cash only". Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted. ===Banking=== [[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]] Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as "draw"). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that. Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer "electronic bills" (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services. ===Tipping=== As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip. Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe. ===Costs=== Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person. Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions. A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund. ===Shopping=== [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]] As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap. Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs. For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the "Sámi Duodji" label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup. If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies. Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves. '''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season. Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December). When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them. For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below. Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model. While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price. ==Eat== [[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]] Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan. As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes. In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas. In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some "B&B"s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service. ===Seafood=== With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include: * '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties. * '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon. * '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon. * '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre''). If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets. ===Meat dishes=== [[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]] [[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]] * '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias. * '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods. * '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer. * '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden. * '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. * '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks. * '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called "the Finnish man's vegetable" since the actual meat content may be rather low. ===Milk products=== [[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]] Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried "bread-cheese" (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include: * '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings. * '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though. * '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: * '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added ("AB"). * '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top. Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours. ===Other dishes=== [[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]] * '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added). * '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' ("rice pie") or ''perunapiirakka'' ("potato pie") etc. * '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools. ===Bread=== Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available. Typically Finnish breads include: * ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available. * ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern "unholed", single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape. * ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as "Finncrisp". * ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu. * ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread. * ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet * ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup. * ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast. * ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened * ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area === Seasonal specialities === {{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the "Finnish fugu", as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''. Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}} [[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]] Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk. During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once. Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday. During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter. === Regional specialities === There are also regional specialities, including: * [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union. * [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk. Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' ("hydrogen" and "atom"), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' ("meat mug"), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else. ===Desserts=== [[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]] For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam. A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays. In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm''). [[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]] Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' ("Blue") bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride. After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available. ===Places to eat=== [[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]] Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists). For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a "nice" restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer "Finnish" interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists. The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' ("standing table"), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well! If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the "best before" date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening. At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00. Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price. In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line. ===Dietary restrictions=== Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a "V" on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels. Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged "L". Low-lactose products are sometimes called "Hyla" or marked with "VL". (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with "G". However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified. Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities. Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork. The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]]. A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid. ==Drink== Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) "mixed fruits", which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient. ===Coffee and tea=== [[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]] Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres. Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters ("sumppi"), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style "mud coffee". In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of "''pannukahvi''" in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk. ===Dairy=== In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk''). ===Alcohol=== '''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger. The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive). Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs. While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table. The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some. A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu ("Fish") shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' ("Panther"), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' ("tar schnapps") with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden. '''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''. Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded "I" are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while "III" and "IV" are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is "III beer" with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally "home beer"), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales. '''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition. [[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]] A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' ("tentacle"), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking. During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season. Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle. Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh. Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is "homewine", basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't. Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them! ==Sleep== [[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]] Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier. When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi. '''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request. One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy. There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use. An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or "Every Man's Right" (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan "open wilderness huts" (''autiotupa''), see below. Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free "morning sauna", while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid. ===Cabins=== {{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}} [[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]] [[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]] For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available. While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in "cottage villages" the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a "cottage village" will. Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed. In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights. Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer. Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a "cottage village" or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in "cottage villages" and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website. In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect. ==Learn== Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels. There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up. There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general. The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed. A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms. Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc. Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details. EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities. ==Work== [[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]] Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement). Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods. Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common. For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour]. Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough. As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr. A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni. For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken. For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions. If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits). One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies. You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers]. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland| Crime/violence: '''Low'''<br> <small>Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night</small><br> Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''<br> <small>The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.</small><br> Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads</small><br> Health: '''Low'''<br> <small>Tick and mosquito bites</small><br> Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests</small> }} {{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive. |lastedit=2022-03-07 }} ===Crime=== Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night. Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs. '''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation. '''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it. '''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform. In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed. Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A "police" asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police. Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population. Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking. ===Nature=== [[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]] There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea. Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning. If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable. In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water). The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed. There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice. As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly. Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did. ===In case of emergency=== '''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem. There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good. For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an "adder kit" (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay. The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)| ; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous ; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide ; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger ; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire ; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited ; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry ; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking ; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit ; lääkäri, läkare : doctor ; poliisi, polis : police ; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic ; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital ; apua! hjälp! : help! }} You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict. If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff. Medication is available in pharmacies only, not in ordinary shops (other than by special arrangements in many remote areas). Any non-trivial medication requires a prescription (stricter criteria than in many other countries). ===Pests=== [[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]] The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones). There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of. '''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether. ===Air quality=== Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality]. ===Healthcare=== Medicines are strictly regulated. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies, and for example antibiotics require a prescription. If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules. Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private. There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say "sote" to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023). For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered. University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above. '''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare]. ==Respect== {{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said "Nice weather today." Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.<br><br> Two more hours passed. Lahtinen said, "Gee, the fish aren't biting today." Virtanen shot back: "That's because you talk too much."<br><br> '''Drinking Finnish style'''<br><br> Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: "Isn't it nice to have some quality time?" Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: "Are we here to drink or talk?"}} Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind: Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like "thank you" or "you're welcome" too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for "please" so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between "he" and "she", which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to "how are you", it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English. All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say "maybe later" when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine. Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being "acceptably" late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude. The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm. If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required. In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old. Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply "Spencer", or even as "Roger" among co-workers, rather than "tohtori Spencer" or "herra Spencer", without meaning any disrespect. Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two. When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary. ==Connect== ===By snail mail=== [[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]] Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are "no-value" (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate. There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation. '''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own. ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]] As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020). Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an "all included" one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10). Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own. The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|"(09) 123 456",}} sometimes {{nowrap|"+358 (0) 9 123 456".}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|"0400 123 456"}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the "all included" packages. Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; "pvm/mpm" or "lsa/lna" stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad. The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available. Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call. All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have "fair use limits" or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package. ===By net=== Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device. '''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called "WLAN"). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations. '''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices. LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, "type F"), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or "Europlugs" (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations. Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps). USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all. Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables). ===Religion=== [[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]] The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones. The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran while Finland was part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland. The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire. ===Newspapers=== There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks. ===Radio=== Most stations are on analogue FM channels. The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news. ===Contraception=== Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills ("morning-after pills") are available from pharmacies without prescription (in person only?). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for medical as well as social reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons). ===Toilets=== [[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]] [[Toilets]] are usually marked with "WC", image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters "M" (''miehet'', men) and "N" (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram. There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own. Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition. ==Go next== * [[Russia]] to the east. <!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')-->However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice. * [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. * [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki. * [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. {{related|Finland_in_ten_days_by_car}} {{isPartOf|Nordic countries}} {{usablecountry}} {{geo|65|27|zoom=5}} 2atzng3vvdz2s8cgilskefuqvg9x6vo 4491973 4491972 2022-07-28T19:49:32Z LPfi 79572 /* By foot */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Finland Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=Sunset at Päijänne}} {{COVID-19 box|Entry to Finland is unrestricted for all citizens and long-term pass holders of an EU or Schengen member state. [https://raja.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-external-border-traffic-imposed-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-will-end-on-30-june From 1 July 2022 onwards there will be no more COVID-19-related restrictions, requirements or health controls on entry from any countries] – normal visa and passport rules apply just like before the pandemic began. <!--See the [[#Get in|Get in]] section for details. --> As of June 2022, there are no domestic COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Finland. |lastedit=2022-06-26}} '''[http://www.visitfinland.com Finland]''' ([[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]: ''Suomi'', [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Finland'') is one of the [[Nordic countries]] in northern [[Europe]]. The country has comfortable small towns and cities, as well as vast areas of unspoiled nature. About 10% of the area is made up by 188,000 lakes, with a similar number of islands. Finland extends into the [[Arctic]], where the [[Northern Lights]] and the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen. The mythical mountain of ''Korvatunturi'' is said to be the home of Santa Claus, and there is a Santaland in [[Rovaniemi]]. While Finland is a high-technology welfare state, Finns love to head to their summer cottages in the warmer months to enjoy all manner of relaxing pastimes including sauna, swimming, fishing and barbecuing during the short but bright summer. Finland has a distinctive language and culture that sets it apart from both Scandinavia and Russia. While Finnish culture is ancient, the country only became independent in 1917, shortly after the collapse of the Russian Empire. ==Regions== {{Regionlist| regionmap=Finland regions.png | regiontext=| regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Southern Finland]] | region1color=#d09440 | region1items=[[Tavastia Proper]], [[Päijänne Tavastia]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]], [[South Karelia]] | region1description=The southern stretch of coastline up to the Russian border, including the capital [[Helsinki]] | region2name=[[West Coast (Finland)|West Coast]] | region2color=#578e86 | region2items=[[Central Ostrobothnia]], [[Ostrobothnia]], [[Southern Ostrobothnia]], [[Satakunta]], [[Finland Proper]] | region2description=The south-western coastal areas, the old capital [[Turku]], and the southern parts of the historical province of Ostrobothnia (''Pohjanmaa'', ''Österbotten''), with half of Finland's Swedish-speaking population. | region3name=[[Finnish Lakeland]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=[[North Savonia]], [[North Karelia]], [[Central Finland]], [[South Savonia]], [[Pirkanmaa]] | region3description=Forests and lakes from the inland hub city [[Tampere]] all the way to the Russian border, including Savonia (''Savo'') and the Finnish side of Karelia (''Karjala'').| region4name=[[Northern Finland]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items=[[Finnish Lapland]], [[Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region]], [[Southern Oulu region]], [[Western Oulu region]] | region4description=The northern half of Finland is mostly wilderness, with some important cities like [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. | region5name=[[Åland]] | region5color=#b383b3 | region5items= | region5description=An autonomous and monolingually [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]] group of islands off the southwestern coast of Finland. | }} <!-- don't repeat the regions already mentioned above --> The current formal divisions of the country do not correspond well to geographical or cultural boundaries, and are not used here. Formerly regions and provinces did correspond; many people identify with their region (maakunta/landskap), but mostly according to historic boundaries. These regions include '''Tavastia''' (''Häme''), covering a large area of central Finland around Tampere, '''Savonia''' (''Savo'') in the eastern part of the lakeland and '''Karelia''' (''Karjala'') to the far east. Much of Finnish Karelia was lost to the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], which still is a sore topic in some circles. ==Cities== <!-- This is only intended to be a representative sample of NINE cities; please list other cities on the appropriate region pages --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} &mdash; the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city by far *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jyväskylä]]|wikidata=Q134620}} &mdash; a university town in Central Finland *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oulu]]|wikidata=Q47048}} &mdash; a technology city at the end of the Gulf of Bothnia *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rauma]]|wikidata=Q37013}} &mdash; largest wooden old town in the Nordics and a UNESCO World Heritage site *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rovaniemi]]|wikidata=Q103717}} &mdash; gateway to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and home of Santa Claus Village *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Savonlinna]]|wikidata=Q683512}} &mdash; a small lakeside town with a big castle and a popular opera festival. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tampere]]|wikidata=Q40840}} &mdash; a former industrial city becoming a hispter home of culture, music, art and museums *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} &mdash; the former capital on the southwest coast. Medieval castle and cathedral. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vaasa]]|wikidata=Q125080}} &mdash; a town with strong Swedish influences on the west coast located near the UNESCO world natural site [[Kvarken Archipelago]] <!-- only 7 to 9 of the biggest and most important for the traveller, please --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|[[Koli National Park]]]] * {{marker|name=[[Archipelago Sea]]|wikidata=Q650654}} - hundreds and hundreds of islands from the mainland all the way to [[Åland]] * {{marker|name=[[Finnish National Parks|Finnish national parks, other protected areas, hiking areas or wilderness areas]]|wikidata=Q375770}} , e.g. ** {{marker|name=[[Koli National Park]]|wikidata=Q375387}} – scenic national park in Eastern Finland, symbol for the nature of the country ** {{marker|name=[[Lemmenjoki National Park]]|wikidata=Q938172}} – gold digging grounds of Lapland, and one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe ** {{marker|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} – pint-sized but pretty national park a stone's throw from Helsinki * {{marker|name=[[Kilpisjärvi]]|wikidata=Q999185}} - "the Arm of Finland" offers scenic views and the highest hills in Finland * {{marker|name=[[Levi]]|wikidata=Q262837}} , [[Saariselkä]] and [[Ylläs]] – popular winter sports resorts in Lapland * {{marker|name=[[Suomenlinna]]|wikidata=}} – island off the coast of Helsinki where there is a 18–19th century fort that you can visit by ferry <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationFinland.png}} ===History=== {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Swedish Empire|Russian Empire}} {{quote|Swedes we are no longer, Russians we do not want to become, let us therefore be Finns.|author=Adolf Ivar Arwidsson, Finnish national ideologist}} [[File:Savonlinna heinäkuu 2002 IMG 1635.JPG|thumb|240px|St. Olaf's Castle, the world's northernmost medieval castle, built in [[Savonlinna]] by Sweden in 1475]] Not much is known about Finland's early history, with archaeologists still debating when and where a tribe of Finno-Ugric speakers cropped up. The earliest certain evidence of human settlement is from 8900 BC. Roman historian Tacitus mentions a primitive and savage hunter tribe called ''Fenni'' in 100 AD, though there is no unanimity whether this means Finns or [[Sami people|Sami]]. Even the Vikings chose not to settle, fearing the famed shamans of the area, and instead traded and plundered along the coasts. In the mid-1100s Sweden started out to conquer and Christianise the Finnish pagans in earnest, with Birger Jarl incorporating most of the country into Sweden in 1249. While the population was Finnish-speaking, the Swedish kings installed a Swedish-speaking class of clergy and nobles in Finland, and enforced Western Christianity, succeeding in eliminating local animism and to a large part even Russian Orthodoxy. Farmers and fishermen from Sweden settled along the coast. Finland remained [[Swedish Empire|an integral part of Sweden]] until the 19th century, although there was near-constant warfare with Russia on the eastern border and two brief occupations. Sweden converted to Lutheran Protestantism, which marked the end of the Middle Ages, led to widespread literacy in Finnish and still defines many aspects of Finnish culture. After Sweden's final disastrous defeat in the Finnish War of 1808–1809, Finland became an autonomous grand duchy under [[Russian Empire|Russian]] rule. The Finnish nation was built during the Russian time, while the Swedish heritage provided the political framework. The Finnish language, literature, music and arts developed, with active involvement by the (mostly Swedish speaking) educated class. Russian rule alternated between benevolence and repression and there was already a significant independence movement when Russia plunged into war and revolutionary chaos in 1917. Parliament seized the chance (after a few rounds of internal conflicts) and declared independence in December, quickly gaining Soviet assent, but the country promptly plunged into a brief but bitter '''civil war''' between the conservative Whites and the socialist Reds, eventually won by the Whites. During World War II, Finland was attacked by the [[Soviet Union]] in the '''Winter War''', but fought them to a standstill that saw the USSR conquer 12% of Finnish territory. Finland then allied with Germany in an unsuccessful attempt to repel the Soviets and regain the lost territory (the '''Continuation War'''), was defeated and, as a condition for peace, had to turn against Germany instead (the '''Lapland War'''). Thus Finland fought three separate wars during World War II. In the end, Finland lost much of Karelia and Finland's second city [[Vyborg]] (''Viipuri'', ''Viborg''), but the Soviets paid a heavy price with over 300,000 dead. The lost territory was evacuated in a massive operation, in which the former inhabitants, and thus Karelian culture, were redistributed all over the country. After the war, Finland lay in the grey zone between the Western countries and the Soviet Union (see [[Cold War Europe]]). The Finno-Soviet Pact of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance committed Finland to resist armed attacks by "Germany or its allies" (read: the West), but also allowed Finland to stay neutral in the Cold War and avoid a Communist government or Warsaw Pact membership. In politics, there was a tendency to avoid any policies and statements that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. This balancing act of '''Finlandization''' was humorously defined as "the art of bowing to the East without mooning the West". Practically, Finland was west of the Iron Curtain and travel to the West was easy. Thus, even many older people know English and German and have friends in the West, while Russian was not compulsory and is even today scarcely known. Despite close relations with the Soviet Union, Finland managed to retain democratic multi-party elections and remained a Western European market economy, building close ties with its [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] neighbours. While there were some tense moments, Finland pulled it off: in these decades the country made a remarkable transformation from a farm and forest economy to a diversified modern industrial economy featuring high-tech giants like Nokia, and per capita income is now in the world top 15. After the collapse of the USSR, Finland joined the [[European Union]] in 1995, and was the only Nordic state to join the euro currency system at its initiation in January 1999. In 2017, Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. ===Geography=== [[File:Puijo view to north.JPG|thumbnail|View over the Finnish Lakeland]] Unlike craggy Norway and Sweden, Finland consists mostly of low, flat to rolling plains interspersed with lakes and low hills, with mountains (of a sort) only in the extreme north and Finland's highest point, Mount Halti, rising only to a modest 1,328 m. Finland sits squarely on the taiga zone, covered in coniferous forest, which is interspersed with cultivated land, towns, lakes and bogs. Finland has 187,888 lakes according to the Geological Survey of Finland, making the moniker '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' something of an underestimate (a third of Europe's largest lakes are in Finland<!--8 of 24 largest, 20 of 60 largest-->). Along the coast and in the lakes are – according to another estimate – 179,584 islands, making the country an excellent boating destination as well. The Lakeland is more or less a plateau, so the lakes make up labyrinths of islands, peninsulas, sounds and open water, and the coastal archipelagos follow suite. Finland is not on the Scandinavian peninsula, so despite many cultural and historical links (including the Swedish language, which enjoys co-official status alongside Finnish), it is not considered to be part of Scandinavia. Even Finns rarely bother to make the distinction, but more correct terms that include Finland are the "[[Nordic countries]]" (''Pohjoismaat'', ''Norden'') and "Fennoscandia". Particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country, which are densely forested and sparsely populated, you'll find more examples of traditional, rustic Finnish culture. Southern and Western Finland, which have cultivated plains and fields and have a higher population density, do indeed have very much in common with Scandinavia proper — this can clearly be seen in the capital, Helsinki, which has a lot of Scandinavian features, especially in terms of architecture. ===Climate=== {{See also|Winter in the Nordic Countries}} Finland has a temperate climate, which is actually comparatively mild for the latitude because of the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. There are four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just as dark as everywhere in these latitudes, and temperatures can (very rarely) reach -30°C in the south and even dip down to {{nowrap|−50°C (−60°F)}} in the north, with 0 to −25°C (+35 to −15°F) being normal in the south. Snow cover is common, but not guaranteed in the southern part of the country. Early spring (March–April) is when the snow starts to melt and Finns like to head north for skiing and winter sports. The brief Finnish summer is considerably more pleasant, with day temperatures around +15 to +25°C (on occasion up to +35°C), and is generally the best time of year to visit. July is the warmest month. September brings cool weather (+5 to +15 °C), morning frosts and rains. The transition from autumn to winter in October–December – wet, rainy, sometimes cold, no staying snow but maybe slush and sleet, dark and generally miserable – is the worst time to visit. There is a noticeable difference between coastal and southern areas vs. inland and northern areas in the timing and length of these seasons: if travelling north in the winter, slush in Helsinki often turns to snow by Tampere. Due to the extreme latitude, Finland experiences the famous '''[[Midnight sun|midnight sun]]''' near the summer solstice, when (if above the Arctic Circle) the sun never sets during the night and even in southern Finland it never really gets dark. The flip side of the coin is the '''[[Midnight sun|Arctic night]]''' (''kaamos'') in the winter, when the sun never comes up at all in the north (with good chances to see '''[[northern lights]]''' instead). In the south, daylight is limited to a few pitiful hours with the sun just barely climbing over the trees before it heads down again. Information on the climate and weather forecasts are available from the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/ Finnish Meteorological Institute]. === Culture=== [[File:Gallen-Kallela The defence of the Sampo.jpg|thumb|240px|Väinämöinen defending the ''Sampo'', by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1896)]] Buffeted by its neighbors for centuries and absorbing influences from west, east and south, Finnish culture as a distinct identity was only born in the 19th century: "we are not Swedes, and we do not wish to become Russian, so let us be Finns." The Finnish creation myth and national epic is the '''''[https://kalevalaseura.fi/en/about-kalevala/translations-of-the-kalevala/ Kalevala]''''', a collection of old Karelian stories and poems collated by Elias Lönnrot in 1835. In addition to the creation the book includes the adventures of '''Väinämöinen''', a shamanistic hero with magical powers. Kalevalan themes such as the '''Sampo''', a mythical cornucopia, have been a major inspiration for Finnish artists, and figures, scenes, and concepts from the epic continue to colour their works. While Finland's state religion is '''Lutheranism''', a version of Protestant Christianity, the country has full freedom of religion and for the great majority everyday observance is lax or nonexistent. Still, Luther's teachings of strong '''work ethic''' and a belief in '''equality''' remain strong, both in the good (women's rights, non-existent corruption) and the bad (conformity, high rates of depression and suicide). The Finnish character is often summed up with the word '''''sisu''''', a mixture of admirable perseverance and pig-headed stubbornness in the face of adversity. Finnish '''music''' is best known for classical composer '''Jean Sibelius''', whose symphonies continue to grace concert halls around the world. Finnish pop, on the other hand, has only rarely ventured beyond the borders, but rock and heavy metal bands like '''Nightwish''', '''Children Of Bodom''', '''Sonata Arctica''', '''Apocalyptica''' and '''HIM''' have become fairly big names in the global heavy music scene and latex monsters '''Lordi''' hit an exceedingly unlikely jackpot by taking home the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. In the other arts, Finland has produced noted architect and designer '''Alvar Aalto''', authors '''Mika Waltari''' (''The Egyptian'') and '''Väinö Linna''' (''The Unknown Soldier''), and painter '''Akseli Gallen-Kallela''', known for his ''Kalevala'' illustrations. === Bilingualism === <div style="float:right; margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px; text-align:center"> {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Street reference chart''' |- ! Finnish !! Swedish !! English |- | ''-katu'' || ''-gata(n)'' || street |- | ''-tie'' || ''-väg(en)'' || road |- | ''-kuja'' || ''-gränd(en)'' || alley |- | ''-väylä'' || ''-led(en)'' || way |- | ''-polku'' || ''-stig(en)'' || path |- | ''-tori'' || ''-torg(et)'' || market |- | ''-kaari'' || ''-båge(n)'' || crescent |- | ''-puisto'' || ''-park(en)'' || park |- | ''-ranta'' || ''-kaj(en)'' || quay |- | ''-rinne'' || ''-brink(en)'' || bank (hill) |- | ''-aukio'' || ''-plats(en)'' || square |} </div> Finland has a 5.5% Swedish-speaking minority and is officially bilingual, with both languages compulsory in school. Three [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] languages (including [[Northern Sámi phrasebook|Northern Sámi]]), [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani]] and Finnish sign language are also recognised in the constitution, but are not "national" languages. Maps and transport announcements often give both Finnish and Swedish names, e.g. ''Turku'' and ''Åbo'' are the same city. This helps the visitor, as English-speakers generally find the Swedish announcement easier to follow, especially if you have a smattering of German. Road signs often flip between versions, e.g. ''Turuntie'' and ''Åbovägen'' are both the same "Turku Road". This is common in Helsinki and the Swedish-speaking coastal areas, whereas Swedish is far less common inland. Away north in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]], you almost never see Swedish, but you may see signage in (mostly Northern) Sami. And if you navigate by Google Map, there's no telling what language it may conjure up. Although the country was once ruled by a Swedish elite, most Swedish-speaking Finns have always been commoners: fishermen, farmers and industrial workers. The educated class has been bilingual since the national awakening, while population mixing with industrialisation did the rest. In the bilingual areas the language groups mix amicably. Even in Finnish speaking areas, such as Jyväskylä, Pori and Oulu, many Finnish speakers welcome the contacts with Swedish that the minority provides; the few Swedish schools in those areas have many Finnish pupils and language immersion daycare is popular. In politics bilingualism remains contentious: some Finnish speakers see it as a hangover from Swedish rule, while Swedish speakers are concerned at their language being marginalised, e.g. when small Swedish institutions are merged with bigger Finnish ones. ===Holidays=== [[File:Lakitus Turussa 2014.jpg|thumb|240px|Students in Turku ready to wear their student caps exactly at 18:00 in the Walpurgis Night.]] Finns aren't typically very hot on big public carnivals; most holidays are spent at home with family. The most notable exception is ''Vappu'' on 30th April–1st May, as thousands of people (including the students) fill the streets. Important holidays and similar happenings include: * '''New Year's Day''' (''uudenvuodenpäivä'', ''nyårsdagen''), January 1. * '''Epiphany''' (''loppiainen'', ''trettondag''), January 6. The date coincides with [[Christmas and New Year travel|24 December]] in the Julian calender used by the Russian church, contributing to lots of Russian tourists around this time (and thus to many shops being open despite the holiday). * '''[[Easter travel|Easter]]''' (''pääsiäinen'', ''påsk''), variable dates, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Tied to this are ''laskiainen'', ''fastlagstisdag'', 40 days before Easter, nominally a holy day that kicks off the Lent, practically a time for children and university students to go sliding down snowy slopes, and '''Ascension Day''' (''helatorstai'', ''Kristi himmelsfärds dag'') 40 days after, just another day for the shops to be closed. If you want to visit an Orthodox service, the one in waiting for the grave to be found empty might be the most special one. * '''Walpurgis Night''' (''vappuaatto'', ''valborgsmässoafton'') and '''May Day''' (''vappu'', ''första maj'', the Finnish word often written with capital-W), originally a pagan tradition that coincides with a modern workers' celebration, has become a ''truly giant festival for university students'', who wear their colourful signature overalls, white student caps, and roam the streets. Also the graduates use their white student caps between 18:00 at April 30 until the end of May 1st. The latter day people gather to nurse their hangovers at open-air picnics, even if it's raining sleet! Definitely a fun celebration to witness as the students come up with most peculiar ways to celebrate. On 1 May there are also parades and talks arranged by the left-wing parties, and families go out buying balloons, whistles and other market fare. Small towns often arrange an open-air market or an event at a community centre, open to the public. * '''Midsummer''' (''juhannus'', ''midsommar''), Friday evening and Saturday between June 20th and June 26th. Held to celebrate the summer solstice, with plenty of '''bonfires''', drinking and general merrymaking. Cities become almost empty as people rush to their summer cottages. It might be a good idea to visit one of the bigger cities just for the eerie feeling of an empty city – or a countryside village, where the locals vividly celebrate together. Careless use of alcohol during this particular weekend in the "country of thousand lakes" is seen in Finnish statistics as an annual peak in the number of people died by drowning. Midsummer is the beginning of the Finnish holiday season and in many summer-oriented destinations "on Season" means from the Midsummer until the schools open. * '''Independence Day''' (''itsenäisyyspäivä'', ''självständighetsdagen''), December 6. A fairly somber celebration of Finland's independence. There are church services (the one from the cathedral in Helsinki, with national dignities, can be seen on TV), concerts, and a military parade arranged every year in some town. A 1955 movie, ''The Unknown Soldier'', is shown on TV. The most popular event is in the evening: the President holds a ball for the important people (e.g. MPs, diplomats, merited Finnish sportspeople and artists) that the less important watch on TV – over 2 million Finns watch the ball from their homes. * '''Little Christmas''' (''pikkujoulu''). People go pub crawling with their workmates throughout December. Not an official holiday, just a Viking-strength version of an office Christmas party season. Among the Swedish-speakers the ''lillajul'' ("little Christmas") is the Saturday at beginning of Advent and is mostly celebrated among families. * '''[[Christmas and New Year travel|Christmas]]''' (''joulu'', ''jul''), December 24 to 26. The biggest holiday of the year, when pretty much everything closes for three days. Santa (''Joulupukki'', ''Julgubben'') comes on Christmas Eve on December 24, ham is eaten and everyone goes to sauna. See also [[Winter in the Nordic countries#Christmas]]. * '''New Year's Eve''' (''uudenvuodenaatto'', ''nyårsafton''), December 31. Fireworks time! Most shops and offices are closed on most of these holidays. Public transport stops for part of Christmas and Midsummer; on other holidays, timetables for Sundays are usually applied, sometimes with minor deviations. Most Finns take their '''summer holidays''' in July, unlike elsewhere in Europe, where August is the main vacation season. People generally start their summer holidays around Midsummer. During these days, cities are likely to be less populated, as Finns head for their summer cottages. Schoolchildren start their summer holidays in the beginning of June and return to school in mid-August. The exact dates vary by year and municipality. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|There are travel restrictions and a few venues may be closed. Opening hours may differ from the normal without that being reflected in the Wikivoyage guides. Also '''non-essential travel is allowed''' to Finland. From EU, the Schengen countries and a dozen other countries that are on the EU "green" list there are no travel restrictions. Arriving from other countries requires having been vaccinated twice (once for some vaccines) more than a week and less than nine months ago (no time limit if you had an additional booster dose) or having recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago (no time limit if you also have a vaccine dose). You need an approved certificate, mostly the EU digital certificate or an approved equivalent. Finnish citizens and permanent residents are always allowed entry. Also people arriving for essential purposes are excluded from the requirements, as are children born 2007 or later. If you are allowed entry but do not fulfil the vaccination requirements above, you are required to take one or more '''COVID-19 tests''' (children born 2007 or later exempted). A first test should be taken at most 72 hr before arrival unless you have had a first dose of vaccine at least two weeks before arrival, otherwise you should have it at the border or in 24 hr after entry. A second test is required 3–5 days after entry. Until the second test you should [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]]. Although this is a legal requirement, details are up to your best judgement. If you need to use public transportation, use a face mask and mind your hand hygiene. People just transferring at an airport are exempted from the requirements. However, the airlines may have their own requirements. It is recommended that people not required to take a COVID-19 test take a voluntary home test instead. '''Transport to Finland''' is mostly working. Flights have not fully recovered. The unrelated sanctions against Russia have stopped trains and flights from Russia and affect flights from East Asia. '''Businesses and transport in Finland''' have mostly been operating, with some restrictions. Since February 2022 most restrictions are lifted. Still many who can work from home, face masks are commonly used, restaurants have restricted hours, and some events are cancelled. Tickets on trains must be bought before boarding. Many of the restrictions are just strong recommendations, so are not universally followed – and most measures are decided on at the municipal or regional level. Prevalence started increasing again in October 2021 and is high as of April, mostly with the Omicron variant. As most infected people have no symptoms, there are no reliable figures on current prevalence. See the [https://www.finentry.fi/en/ FINENTRY], [https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/covid-19/ Visit Finland’s website], [https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic guidelines for border traffic during pandemic], the [https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus government page on restrictions], the [https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates THL information on the situation] and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ YLE news in English]. |lastedit=2022-04-07 }} {{Schengen}} Visa freedom applies to Schengen and EU nationals and nationals of countries with a visa-freedom agreement, for example United States citizens. By default, a visa is required; [https://um.fi/visa-requirement-and-travel-documents-accepted-by-finland see the list] to check if you need a visa. Visas cannot be issued at the border or at entry, but must be applied at least 15 days in advance in a Finnish embassy or other mission (see [http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=324099&nodeid=49459&contentlan=2&culture=en-US instructions]). An ID photograph, a passport, travel insurance, and sufficient funds (considered to be at least €30 a day) is required. The visa fee is €35–70, even if the visa application is rejected. Visa processing times tend to be '''quite lengthy''' and might be one of the more stringent ones overall. It's not uncommon to wait for a month or more to get a Finnish visa, so plan and prepare well. The Finland-Russia border is a Schengen external border, and border controls apply. This border can be crossed only at designated border crossings; elsewhere there is a no-entry border zone on both sides. Border crossing opening hours have been reduced in 2022 and the Svetogorsk–Imatra crossing is closed. There are border zones on both sides of the border, mostly a few kilometres in width on the Finnish side, where entrance is prohibited. Entering the border zones or trying to photograph there will result in an arrest and a fine. The Finnish-Norwegian and Finnish-Swedish borders may be crossed at any point without a permit, provided that you're not carrying anything requiring customs control. Generally, when travelling over the international waters between Finland and Estonia, border checks are not required. However, the Border Guard may conduct random or discretionary checks and is authorised to check the immigration status of any person or vessel at any time or location, regardless of the mode of entry. As Finland is separated from Western and Central Europe by the Baltic Sea, the common arrival routes (in addition to flights) are via Sweden, with a one-night (or day) ferry passage, via Estonia, with a shorter ferry passage, or from Russia, over the land border. There are also ferries across the Baltic Sea, mainly those from Travemünde in Germany (two nights or two days). ===By plane=== {{cautionbox|Because of the Russian war on Ukraine, flights through Russian airspace have been suspended or rerouted. Details are not necessarily updated below. |lastedit=2022-02-28 }} [[File:Helsinki-Vantaan kiitotie 33.jpg|thumbnail|If you're flying into Finland from abroad, you'll very likely pass through Helsinki-Vantaa]] Finland's main international hub is '''[[Helsinki-Vantaa Airport]]''' ({{IATA|HEL}}) near [[Helsinki]]. [http://www.finnair.com Finnair] and [http://www.flysas.com/en/uk/ SAS] are based there, as is [http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle], offering domestic and international flights. Around 30 foreign airlines fly to Helsinki-Vantaa. Connections are good to major European hubs like Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London Heathrow (LHR), and transfers can be made via Stockholm (ARN) and Copenhagen (CPH). There are flights from several East Asian cities, such as Beijing, Seoul (ICN), Shanghai and Tokyo, and some destinations in other parts of Asia. In the other direction, New York City is served around the year and Chicago, Miami and San Francisco in the summer season. International flights to other airports in Finland are scarce (Air Baltic and Ryanair have withdrawn most of their services to regional Finland). To [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] there are seasonal scheduled flights (Dec–Mar) as well as occasional direct charters (especially in December). There are direct flights all year to [[Tampere]] and [[Turku]] from a couple of foreign destinations, to [[Lappeenranta]] from [[Bergamo]], [[Vienna]] and [[Budapest]], to [[Turku]] from [[Belgrade]], [[Gdańsk]], [[Kaunas]], [[Kraków]], [[Larnaca]], [[Skopje]], [[Warsaw]], and to [[Mariehamn]], [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Vaasa]] from [[Stockholm]]. If your destination is somewhere in Southern Finland, it may also be worth your while to get a cheap flight to [[Tallinn]] and follow the boat instructions for the last leg. ===By train=== The trains from Russia have been suspended, because of the Russian war on Ukraine.<!-- [[File:Allegro train Pasila.JPG|thumbnail|upright|The "Allegro" trains connect St Petersburg and Helsinki]] '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage VR]''' and Russian Railways jointly operate services between [[Saint Petersburg]] and Helsinki, stopping at [[Vyborg]], [[Kouvola]] and [[Lahti]] along the way (rail was introduced in Finland under Russian rule, so the gauge is the same). The border controls are conducted in the moving train en route, to avoid delay on the border. The line was upgraded in 2010 and the slick new ''Allegro''-branded trains glide between the two cities in three and a half hours at up to 220&nbsp;km/h. The route is served four times in a day for both directions. Prices vary between €30 and €80 per direction depending on popularity of the departure and when you book. There is also a traditional slow overnight sleeper from [[Moscow]], which takes around 15 hours. After a COVID-19 break, the former train services restarted in December 2021, for Finnish and Russian citizens. On 27 March the Allegros will stop due to the Russian war on Ukraine. --> There are no direct trains between [[Sweden]] or [[Norway]] and Finland (the rail gauge is different), but [[Haparanda]] in Sweden is next to [[Tornio]] in Finland, just walk across the border. For more trains, continue to [[Kemi]] 30 km away. The journey by coach from Swedish trains to Kemi is free with an [[Eurail]]/[[Inter Rail]] pass. If you instead take a ferry farther south, you mostly get a 50% discount with these passes (on the normal price, you might find cheaper offers). ===By bus=== Buses are the cheapest but also the slowest and least comfortable way of travelling between '''Russia''' and Finland. * Regular scheduled express buses run between [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Vyborg]] and major southern Finnish towns like [[Helsinki]], [[Lappeenranta]], [[Jyväskylä]] and all the way west to [[Turku]], check [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto] for schedules. St. Petersburg–Helsinki is served 2–4 times daily and takes 7–8 hours. * Various direct minibuses run between Saint Petersburg's Oktyabrskaya Hotel (opposite Moskovsky train station) and Helsinki's Tennispalatsi (Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8, one block away from Kamppi). At €15 one-way, this is the cheapest option, but the minibuses leave only when full. Departures from Helsinki are most frequent in the morning (around 10:00), while departures from Saint Petersburg usually overnight (around 22:00). * There is a daily service between [[Petrozavodsk]] and [[Joensuu]] (possibly suspended, check). * There is a service between [[Murmansk]] and [[Ivalo]] in northern Finland thrice a week (possibly suspended, check). You can also use a bus from northern '''Sweden''' or '''Norway''' to Finland. * [[Haparanda]] at the border in Sweden has bus connections to [[Tornio]], [[Kemi]], [[Oulu]] and [[Rovaniemi]]. See more from [http://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] and [[Haparanda#Get in]]. * [https://www.eskelisen.fi Eskelisen Lapinlinjat] offers bus connections from northern parts of Norway. Some routes, such as [[Tromsø]], in summer only. * [https://tapanis.se Tapanis Buss] has a route from [[Stockholm]] to Tornio going along the [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] coastal route. From Tornio it is possible to continue using Finnish long distance buses or trains. See [[Haparanda#Get in]] for other connections to the border. ===By boat=== [[File:Nordlandia IMO 7928811 and Viking Xprs F Tallin 08-02-2011.JPG|thumb|Xprs and Nordlandia in Tallinn, soon leaving for Helsinki]] {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries|Cruising the Baltic Sea|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} One of the best ways to travel to and from Finland is by sea. The '''cruise ferries''' from [[Estonia]] and [[Sweden]] are giant, multi-story floating palaces with restaurants, department stores and entertainment. There are also more Spartan ropax ferries from Sweden and [[Germany]], and there have been faster and smaller hydrofoils from Tallinn. Cheap prices are subsidised by sales of tax-free booze: a return trip from Tallinn to Helsinki or from Stockholm to Turku, including a cabin for up to four people can go as low as €30. Ordinary tickets are significantly more expensive, though. If travelling by [[Inter Rail]], you can get 50% off deck fares on non-cruises. The passes over Sea of Åland and Kvarken from Sweden, and Gulf of Finland from Estonia, are short enough for any '''yacht''' on a calm day (many also come over the sea from [[Gotland]]). As Finland is famous for its archipelagos, especially the [[Archipelago Sea]], coming with [[Cruising on small craft|small craft]] is a good alternative. Border controls are not generally required for pleasure craft crossing from Estonia to Finland; however, the Border Guard can discretionarily order individual craft to report to border control. All craft arriving from outside the Schengen area must report to border control (see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]). ====Estonia and the Baltic states==== [[Helsinki]] and [[Tallinn]] are only 80&nbsp;km apart. [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking Line], [http://www.eckeroline.com Eckerö Line] and [http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja] operate full-service car ferries all year round. Depending on the ferry type travel times are from 2 (Tallink's Star class ferries) to 3½ hours (Tallink's biggest cruise ships). Some services travel overnight and wait outside the harbour until morning. The Tallink cruise ferry between Tallinn and Stockholm calls at [[Mariehamn]] (in the night/early morning). There are no scheduled services from [[Latvia]] or [[Lithuania]], but some of the operators above offer semi-regular cruises in the summer, with [[Riga]] being the most popular destination. ====Germany==== [http://www.ferrycenter.fi/finnlines/en/ Finnlines] operates from [[Travemünde]] near [[Lübeck]] and [[Hamburg]] to [[Helsinki]], taking 27–36 hours one way. These are ropax ferries: primarily intended for freight and lorry drivers, but having some amenities also for normal passengers, including families. They are not party and shopping boats like some other Baltic ferries. Traffic on this route was more lively in former times, the best example being the GTS Finnjet, which was the fastest and largest passenger ferry in the world in the 1970s. Freight and passengers could be transported between Helsinki and Travemünde (and the rest of continental Europe west of the Iron Curtain) in only 22 hours, much faster than the other (non-air) routes at the time. ====Russia==== For years scheduled ferry services from Russia have been stop-and-go.<!-- [http://www.stpeterline.com/en/ St Peter Line] offered regular ferry service from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki for as low as €30 one way.--> As of 2022 connections are suspended because of COVID-19 and the Russian war on Ukraine. The passenger cruises between Vyborg and Lappeenranta were suspended in 2022, also because of the war. <!--[http://www.saimaatravel.fi/en/home Saimaa Travel] offers sailings along [[Saimaa Canal]] from [[Vyborg]] to [[Lappeenranta]] in the summer months (suspended in 2022). This route is mostly used for cruises ''to'' Russia, taking advantage of the Russian visa exception for short-term cruise visitors.--> The [[Saimaa Canal]] can still be used to reach [[Saimaa]] and the lake district by own vessel. If coming by yacht from Russia, customs routes have to be followed, see [[Boating in Finland#Get in]]. ====Sweden==== [[File:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|240px|Silja Serenade leaving [[Helsinki]]]] Both [http://www.siljaline.fi Silja] (Tallink) and [http://www.vikingline.fi Viking] offer overnight cruises to [[Helsinki]] and overnight as well as daytime cruises to [[Turku]] from [[Stockholm]], usually calling in the [[Åland]] islands along the way, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. These are some of the largest and most luxurious ferries in the world, with as many as 14 floors and a whole slew of restaurants, bars, discos, pool and spa facilities, etcetera. The cheaper cabin classes below the car decks are rather Spartan, but the higher sea view cabins can be very nice indeed. As Åland is outside the EU tax area, the ferries can operate duty-free sales. Due to crowds of rowdy youngsters aiming to get thoroughly hammered on cheap tax-free booze, both Silja and Viking do not allow '''unaccompanied youth under 23''' to cruise on Fridays or Saturdays. The age limit is 20 on other nights, and 18 for travellers not on same-day-return cruise packages. Silja does not offer deck class on its overnight services, while Viking does. With Viking Line it often is cheaper to book a cruise instead of "route traffic". The cruise includes both ways with or without a day in between. If you want to stay longer you simply do not go back – it might still be cheaper than booking a one-way "route traffic" ticket. This accounts especially to last minute tickets (you could, e.g., get from Stockholm to Turku for around 10€ over night – "route traffic" would be over 30€ for a cabin with lower quality). In addition to the big two, [http://www.finnlink.fi FinnLink] (Finnlines) offers the cheapest car ferry connection of all from [[Kapellskär]] to [[Naantali]], some of the services calling also in Åland (from €60 for a car with driver). These are much more quiet, primarily catering to lorry drivers. For Åland there are some more services, to [[Mariehamn]] or [[Eckerö]], by Viking and [https://www.eckerolinjen.ax Eckerölinjen]. There is also a car ferry connection between [[Umeå]] and [[Vaasa]] ([http://www.wasaline.com Wasa line]; 4 hours), without taxfree sales, but trying to achieve the same feeling as on the southerly routes. The latest addition, in 2022, is [https://stenaline.se Stena Line] with a daily connection from [[Nynäshamn]] south of Stockholm to [[Hanko]] on the south coast, with two ropax ferries, i.e. mostly for freight but with some passenger capacity, only for those travelling with a vehicle. Basic fares in this route also do not include a cabin or lounge. ===By car=== [[File:Utsjoki border Sami Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[Utsjoki]] border crossing, with the Sámi Bridge; shared customs]] ====Sweden==== The easiest ways to get by car from Sweden to Finland is a car ferry (except in the far north). The European Route E18 includes a ferry line between [[Kapellskär]] and [[Naantali]]. There are four daily cruise ferries on the nearby pass [[Stockholm]]–[[Turku]] (two of them overnight) and two on the longer pass Stockholm–Helsinki (overnight). There is also a daily ferry from [[Nynäshamn]] to [[Hanko]]. Farther north there is the [[Blue Highway]]/E12, with car ferry (4 hours) from [[Umeå]] to [[Vaasa]], where E12 forks off to Helsinki as Finnish national highway 3. There are also land border crossings up in Lapland in [[Tornio]] ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]]), [[Ylitornio]], [[Pello]], [[Kolari]], [[Muonio]] and [[Karesuvanto]] ([[E45 through Europe|E45]]). ====Norway==== European Routes [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] (and some national roads) connect northern Norway with Finland. There are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]], Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]]), [[Karigasniemi]], [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] and [[Näätämö]]. For central and southern parts of Norway, going through Sweden is more practical, e.g. by [[Blue Highway|E12]] (from [[Mo i Rana]] via Umeå) or E18 (from [[Oslo]] via Stockholm or Kapellskär). ====Russia==== European route E18 (in Russia: route A181, formerly part of M10), goes from [[Saint Petersburg]] via [[Vyborg]] to Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka border station near [[Hamina]]. From there, E18 continues as Finnish national highway 7 to Helsinki, and from there, along the coast as highway 1 to Turku. In Vaalimaa, trucks will have to wait in a persistent truck queue, but this queue does not directly affect other vehicles. There are border control and customs checks in Vaalimaa and passports and Schengen visas, if applicable, will be needed. From south to north, other border crossings can be found at Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/[[Svetogorsk]], Niirala ([[Tohmajärvi]], near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]]), [[Kuusamo]], Kelloselkä ([[Salla]]) and Raja-Jooseppi ([[Inari]]). All except the first are very remote, and most of those [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints open] in daytime only. ====Estonia==== Some of the ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki take cars. They form an extension to European route E67, [[Via Baltica]], which runs from the Polish capital [[Warsaw]], via [[Kaunas]] in [[Lithuania]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], to the Estonian capital Tallinn. The distance from Warsaw to Tallinn is about 970 kilometres, not including any detours. There is a [https://www.dfds.com/en/passenger-ferries/ferry-crossings/ferries-to-the-baltics/hanko-paldiski car and cargo ferry service] from [[Paldiski]] to [[Hanko]]. === By bicycle === Bikes can be taken on the ferries for a modest fee. You enter via the car deck, check when to show up. As you will leave the bike, have something to tie it up with and bags for taking what you need (and valuables) with you. There are no special requirements on the land borders with Norway and Sweden. In 2016, Finnish Border Agency did forbid crossing the border by bicycle over the northernmost checkpoints from Russia (Raja-Jooseppi and Salla), the restriction has probably expired, but check! The southern border stations were apparently not affected. On the trains from Russia, the bikes have to be packed (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). === By foot === Walk-in from Sweden and Norway is allowed anywhere (unless you have goods to declare, which can probably be handled beforehand), but crossing the Russian border by foot may not be, check regulations. Entering the Finnish-Russian border zone or crossing that border outside designated crossings nets you an arrest and a fine, unless you have got a specific permit. ==Get around== [[File:Suomen rataverkko 2006 en.png|thumb|The Finnish rail network (passenger lines in green).]] Finland is a large country and travelling is relatively expensive. Public transportation is well organised and the equipment is always comfortable and often new, and advance bookings are rarely necessary outside the biggest holiday periods, but buying tickets on the net a few days in advance (or as soon as you know your plans) may give significantly lower prices. There are several route planners available. VR and Matkahuolto provides timetable service nationwide for trains and coaches, respectively, and there are several regional and local planners. As of 2020, Google Maps and Apple Maps have coverage nationally. [https://opas.matka.fi opas.matka.fi] includes train traffic, domestic flights, local transport of many cities and towns and [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] traffic (i.e. services offered on behalf of the government) in the countryside. [http://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Reittiopas] is focused on local, regional and long-distance buses and trains. There are deficiencies in most or all of the planners, so try different names and main stops if you don't get a connection, and do a sanity check when you get one. You might also want to check more than one when services shown are sparse or complicated. Knowing the municipality and the name in both Finnish and Swedish is useful. Sometimes the local connections are unknown to the digital services. "'''Street addresses'''" work with many electronic maps also for the countryside. "Street numbers" outside built up areas are based on the distance from the beginning of the road, in tens of metres, with even numbers on the left hand side: "Metsätie 101" is about a kilometre from the junction, on the right hand side, distance from the road to the house not counted. Many roads change names at municipality borders; what is Posiontie in Ranua becomes Ranuantie in Posio. An address of "Rantakatu 12–16 A 15" means lots 12, 14 and 16 on that street, stairwell A (or house A), flat number 15. Most map services know only the individual lots. "Rantakatu 12 a" means the first lot of an original lot 12 that was split. ===By plane=== Flights are the fastest but traditionally also the most expensive way of getting around. The new low-cost airliners however provide prices even half of the train prices in the routes between north and south. In some cases it may even be cheaper to fly via Riga than take a train. Finnair and some smaller airlines still operate regional flights from Helsinki to places all over the country, including [[Kuopio]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Ivalo]] and [[Vaasa]]. It's worth booking in advance if possible: on the [[Helsinki]]–[[Oulu]] sector, the country's busiest, a fully flexible return economy ticket costs a whopping €251 but an advance-purchase non-changeable one-way ticket can go as low as €39, less than a train ticket. Finnair has cheaper fares usually when you book at least three week before your planned trip and your trip includes at least three nights spent in destination or one night between Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. You may also be able to get discounted domestic tickets if you fly into Finland on Finnair and book combination ticket directly to your final destination. Finnair also has a youth ticket (16–25) and senior ticket (+65 or pension decision) that is substantially cheaper and fixed price regardless of when you book. Flying makes most sense when there is a suitable transfer. By going to Helsinki from elsewhere for the flight, and transferring to the airport in both ends, you often lose any time you win on flying. Flying may make sense also when rail connections are convoluted or the flight is long, such as to [[Ivalo]]. To [[Oulu]] or [[Rovaniemi]] the flight is considerably faster, but with an overnight train available that point may be moot. There are two major airlines selling domestic flights: * '''[http://www.finnair.com Finnair]''', the biggest by far. Serves nearly all of the country, with some flights operated by their subsidiary [http://flynorra.com/ '''Nordic Regional Airlines'''].. * '''[http://www.norwegian.com/en/ Norwegian Air Shuttle]''' flies from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi. In addition there's a handful of smaller airlines, often just flying from Helsinki to one airport each. The destinations served are often easy to reach by train, bus and car making flights unprofitable wherefore companies and services tend to come and go. ===By train=== [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|240px|A ''Pendolino'' train, the fastest in VR's fleet (max 220 km/h)]] '''[http://www.vr.fi/en VR]''' (Valtion Rautatiet, "State's Railways") operates the railway network. Trains are usually the most comfortable and fastest method of inter-city travel. From [[Helsinki]] to [[Tampere]], [[Turku]] and [[Lahti]], there are departures more or less every hour in daytime. The following classes of service are available: * '''Pendolino''' tilting trains (code '''S''') often fastest; children and pets in normal cars * '''InterCity''' ('''IC''') and '''InterCity2''' ('''IC2''') express trains; the latter are two-storey, mostly with a family car with a playing corner for children. * Ordinary '''express''' (''pikajuna'', '''P'''), old cars; some night trains and connections on remote routes * '''Local''' and '''regional''' trains (''lähiliikennejuna'', ''lähijuna'' or ''taajamajuna''), no surcharge, quite slow While differences between Pendolino, IC and express trains isn't that crucial – if you need specific facilities you should check anyway – rules for regional trains (about pets, bikes and tickets) may differ from those on the long-distance trains, and some regional trains travel quite far from Helsinki. The trains are generally very comfortable, especially the intercity and long distance services, which (depending on route and type of train) may have restaurant and family cars (with a playing space for children), power sockets, and free Wi-Fi connection. Check the services of individual trains if you need them, e.g. facilities for families and wheelchair users vary considerably. Additional surcharges apply for travel in first class, branded "Extra" on some trains, which gets you more spacious seating, newspapers and possibly a snack. Wi-Fi is sometimes overloaded when many use the journey time for work, such as on morning trains to Helsinki. Formally two large pieces of luggage (80×60×40 cm) are allowed for free in the Finnish trains, in addition to small hand luggage, and pram or wheelchair if applicable. Also a ski bag can be taken into your cabin for free. In practice, no one will check the allowance unless you cause trouble. For skis (max 30×30×220 cm), snowboards and other additional luggage (max 60×54×195 cm) transported in the luggage compartment €5/piece is charged. [[File:Sovkupé VR 2020 nedre våningen 04.jpg|thumb|upright|Standard cabin in an overnight train; bunks and sink cupboard]] [[Sleeper trains|Overnight sleepers]] are available for long-haul routes and very good value. The modern sleeper cars to Lapland have 2-berth cabins, some of which can be combined for a family.<!-- On the ''Tolstoi'' train from Moscow 2nd class cabins are for 4, other cabins for 2 persons. There are en suite showers in the upper floor cabins in the modern overnight trains and in business class in the ''Tolstoi'' trains, otherwise showers are shared.--> In the 3-person cabins in the old "blue" sleeper cars there are no showers, only a small sink in the cabin, but some more overhead luggage space; these cars are nowadays mostly used as supplement in the "P" trains in the busiest holiday periods. In each modern Finnish sleeper car, one cabin is for a disabled person and his or her assistant, another for travelling with a pet. If you take a "P" train with both new and old cabins, check that you get the cabin you want. An overnight journey from Helsinki to Lapland in a sleeper cabin costs about €150–250 for two people (as of 2022). The [https://www.vr.fi/en/facilities-and-services/restaurant-services restaurant cars] mostly serve snacks, coffee and beer. On some routes (such as those to Lapland) you can get simple real meals (€10–13.50). Shorter intercity routes usually just have a trolley with snacks and coffee. Drinking alcoholic beverages you brought yourselves is not allowed. Own food at your seat should be no problem as long as you don't make a mess or spectacle out of it; bringing packed meals, other than for small children, has become rare. Seniors over 65 years old and students with ''Finnish'' student ID (''ISIC cards etc. not accepted'') get 50 % off. If booking a few days (better: at least two weeks) in advance on the net you may get cheaper prices. Children younger than 10 years travel for free in sleeper cabins if they share a bed with somebody else (bed width 75 cm, safety nets can be ordered, using a travel bed is allowed if it fits nicely). The accessible toilets double as family rooms. Otherwise children aged 4–16 pay a child fee on long-distance trains, those aged 7–16 on commuter trains, usually half the ordinary price. Carry your ID or passport to prove your age. [[Travelling with pets|Pets]] can be taken on trains (€5), but seats must be booked in the right compartments. If your pet is big, book a seat with extended legroom (or, on some trains, a separate seat for the pet). The pets travel on the floor (a blanket can be useful; bring water), other than for dogs a cage is mandatory. Vaccination etc. should be in order. For regional transport the rules are different. The sleeper trains have some cabins for passengers with pets. For night trains, ask the conductor about stops where you can get out with your dog. Don't leave pets in your car. Finland participates in the [[Inter Rail]] and [[Eurail]] systems. Residents of Europe can buy InterRail Finland passes offering 3–8 days of unlimited travel in one month for €109–229 (adult 2nd class), while the Eurail Finland pass for non-residents is €178–320 for 3–10 days. You would have to travel a lot to make any of these pay off though; by comparison, a full-fare InterCity return ticket across the entire country from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back is €162. The price for a typical 2-hr journey, such as between Helsinki, Turku and Tampere, is about €20. [https://www.vr.fi/en Train tickets] can be purchased online, from ticketing machines on mid-sized and large stations, from manned booths on some of the largest stations and e.g. from R kiosks (not all tickets). A fee of €1–3 applies when buying over the counter or by phone. There are usually cheaper offers if you buy several days in advance, to get the cheapest tickets, buy them at least two weeks in advance. A seat is included in the fare of these tickets.<!-- The HSL-operated trains in the Helsinki region no longer sell tickets on board. On long-distance trains tickets can be bought with major cards only (not with cash). Buying on board (with an additional fee of €3–6) allows using booked-out trains, possibly with seat part of the journey.--> During the COVID-19 pandemic, '''seats must be reserved''', i.e. tickets bought, in advance. On the regional trains in the capital region there is no ticket sale in normal times either. This means that for walk-up travel at many mid-sized stations, you'll need to buy a ticket from the machine. This is easier if no-one tries to assist you! Otherwise, thinking to be helpful, they'll press ''Aloita'' and you'll be faced by a screen asking you to choose between ''Aikuinen'', ''Eläkeläisen'' and ''Lapsi''. So spurn their help, wind back to the beginning and press "Start" to get the process in English, including the bank card reader instructions. Or if you're feeling adventurous you can press ''Börja'' since you can figure out whether you're ''vuxen, pensionär'' or ''barn'', but you'll have to choose "Åbo" to get a ticket to [[Turku]]. Larger machines take cash, but most provincial stations have only small ones for which you need a debit/credit card with chip. The selling procedure offers a seat, but you can chose one yourself if you want. Usually half of the seats face forward, half of them backward. Seats with a wall behind them have less legroom when reclined, and don't recline as much. You may want to check the options on IC2 trains especially if you are a group or want privacy (four seats with a table in-between, cabins for two or four etc.). On most other trains options are limited. In some situations your group or voyage does not make sense to the booking system. There are usually tricks to fool the system to allow what you want to do, but unless you find a solution, you might want to book by phone, to leave the problem to somebody more experienced. Generally, the trains are most crowded at the beginning and end of the weekend, i.e. Friday and Sunday evening. Shortly before and at the end of major holidays like Christmas/New Year and Easter, trains are usually very busy, with car-and-sleeper tickets for the most popular services sold out immediately when booking opens. If you try booking for these days at a late time, you may find the seat you reserve to be among the least desirable, that is, facing backwards, without recline, and facing towards and sharing the legroom with other passengers – and many services sold out altogether. While VR's trains may be slick, harsh winter conditions and underinvestment in maintenance mean that delayed trains are not uncommon, with the fancy Pendolinos particularly prone to breaking down. Also much of the network is single-track, so delays become compounded as oncoming trains have to wait in the passing loop. As in the rest of the EU, you'll get a 25% refund if the train is 1–2 hours late and 50% if more. [http://www.junat.net/en/ Real-time train traffic data for every train station in Finland] in webapp or iOS app is enabled by the Trafi licensing this data under the CC-BY free licence. ===By bus=== [[File:Savonlinja Volvo B7R 9700S.jpg|thumb|Coach of the express service cooperation Expressbus. The coaches are often used also on non-express lines.]] [[File:Finland road sign 532.svg|thumb|upright|Blue stop signs for coaches (yellow for local buses), express stops have an additional text of "pikavuoro"/"snabbtur".]] There are coach connections along the main roads to practically all parts of Finland. This is also the only way to travel in Lapland, since the rail network doesn't extend to the extreme north. Connections may be scarce between the thoroughfares. Long haul coaches are generally quite comfortable, with toilets, reclining seats, AC, sometimes a coffee machine and perhaps a few newspapers to read (often only in Finnish, though). Wi-Fi and power outlets (USB or 230 V) are getting common. Some long-haul services stop at an intermediate destination long enough for you to buy a sandwich or eat an ice cream. Coaches seldom restrict the amount of luggage. They have fees for luggage transport, but these are generally not invoked for any you would carry. Bulky luggage is usually placed in a separate luggage compartment, at least if the coach is more than half-full. There is no dominant operator, but many smaller ones. '''[http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]''' maintains some services across companies, such as timetables, ticket sale and freight. Their browser-based [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi/?locale=en route planner], with address based routing for coaches, is available (sometimes useful, but often suggests convoluted connections despite there being direct ones). Their [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/routes-and-tickets-mobile-app Routes and Tickets] mobile app has address-based routing and also a ticket purchase option. Some regional [[:Wikipedia:Public service obligation|public service obligation]] bus routes are missing. They can be found in the [https://opas.matka.fi/?locale=en opas.matka.fi] route planner, and often from the local bus company, the web page of the municipality (often well hidden in Finnish only) or similar. There are Matkahuolto service points at more or less every bus station, in small towns and villages often by cooperation with a local business. Although the staff is generally helpful, they and their tools may not know very much about local conditions in other parts of the country; checking with locals (such as the local host or local bus company) for any quirks is sometimes advantageous. At the Matkahuolto search results, click (i) for a service, and the link that appears, to get more information on it, including a stop list. For most services all stops are listed, with a [[:w:Here Technologies|Here]] map available, for non-express services sometimes only part of the stops are listed. The main search page doesn't find routes that include transfers, and is quite particular about start and end points (using the city name rather than the bus station can help in cases where the bus starts from elsewhere). Especially the English interface often uses Finnish names also for Swedish-speaking towns – it usually finds the Swedish ones, but might tell only the Finnish name. Searching in Swedish often helps. Most coaches between bigger towns are '''express''' services (''pikavuoro''/''snabbtur''), having fewer stops than the "standard" (''vakiovuoro''/''reguljär tur'') coaches, near extinction on some routes. Between some big cities there are also '''special express''' (''erikoispikavuoro''/''express'') coaches with hardly any stops between the cities. Using coaches to reach the countryside you should check not only that there are services along the right road, but also that any express service you are going to use stops not too far away from where you intend to get off or on, and that any service runs on the right day of the week. Non-express services have stops at most a few kilometres apart. Coaches are generally slightly higher '''priced''' than trains, although on routes with direct train competition they can be slightly cheaper. Speeds are usually slower than trains, sometimes very much so (from Helsinki to Oulu), sometimes even faster (from Helsinki to Kotka and Pori). On many routes, though, coaches are more frequent, so you may still get to your destination faster than if you wait for the next train. Tickets can be bought in advance (bargains are possible on some routes), with the seldom used option to reserve seats, although paying to the driver is common (there are few if any conductors left). '''Credit and debit cards''' should be accepted on the main express and long-haul services (and when buying tickets in advance), on "regular" services on short distances you are more likely to need cash. [[Travel with pets|Pets]] are usually accepted on coaches as well as buses (except on Onnibus), but not very common. In buses, bigger dogs often travel in the area for prams and wheelchairs. There is a fee for some pets on some services (Koiviston auto: €5 in cash unless they can fit on your lap). [[File:Omnibus linja-auto.jpg|thumb|Coach of Onnibus, a budget option, which has become the largest long-distance coach operator.]] '''[http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus]''' offers a cheaper alternative (often €5–10 even for long rides if bought early enough) with double-deckers on routes between major cities in Finland. Tickets must be bought online as they do not accept cash. Online tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto, but other Matkahuolto tickets are not accepted. Bikes and pets are not accepted, and 12–14 years old children must have written consent from their parents; otherwise children need to be accompanied by somebody at least 15 years old. Onnibuses include free unencrypted Wi-Fi and 220 V power sockets. The general standard is lower than on other coaches and there is less legroom than in any other buses in Finland. Also the overhead racks are tight, so put everything you do not need in the luggage compartment. Be at the stop 15 minutes before departure, more if you want good seats. Note that the routes do not necessarily serve the city centres, but can provide direct access to some nearby locations. Onnibus also has cooperation ("Onnibux flex") with some other bus companies, for legs they do not serve themselves. These services can be found through Onnibus, Matkahuolto or the website of the real operator; standard and prices are mostly the same as usually on coaches, not those of Onnibus. ====Discounts==== '''Senior discounts''' are for those over 65 years old or with Finnish pension decision. As with trains, '''student discounts''' are available only for Finnish students or foreign students at Finnish institutions. You need either a Matkahuolto/VR student discount card (€5) or a student card with the Matkahuolto logo. For coaches, '''children''' aged 4–11 pay about half the price (infants free), juniors (12–16) get a reduction of up to 30 % or 50 % on long non-return trips. On city buses age limits vary from one city or region to another, often children fees apply for 7–14 years old. An infant in a baby carriage gives one adult a free ride in e.g. Helsinki and Turku (but entering may be difficult in rush hours). You can get the ''[https://www.matkahuolto.fi/passengers/bus-pass BusPass]'' travel pass from Matkahuolto, which offers unlimited travel for a specified time, priced at €149 for 7 days and €249 for 14 days. The pass is not accepted by Onnibus. ====Local transport==== Local transport networks are well-developed in [https://www.hsl.fi Greater Helsinki], [https://joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi Tampere], [https://www.foli.fi Turku], [http://www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi Oulu], [https://vilkku.kuopio.fi Kuopio], [http://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi Jyväskylä] and [http://www.lsl.fi Lahti]. In other big towns public transport networks are often usable on workdays, but sparse on weekends and during the summer, while many small towns only have rudimentary services. For information about local transport in cities and some regions around Finland, see the [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/matkustajat/bussiaikataulut link list provided by Matkahuolto] (in Finnish; scroll to the bottom of the page). In the '''countryside''' there are sometimes '''line taxis''', '''paratransit''' or similar arrangements, where the municipality sponsors taxis driving by schedule, but only when the service has been requested. Usually you contact the taxi company the day before to ask for the service and pay according to normal coach or bus fares. Sometimes the taxi can deviate from the route to pick you up from a more convenient point or drive you to your real destination. The added distance is sometimes included, and sometimes paid as a normal taxi voyage (depending on length, municipality and other circumstances). These services are sparse (from a few times daily to weekly) and schedules are made to suit the target audience, often the elderly, but can be the only way to reach some destinations for a reasonable price without one's own vehicle. Some '''school buses''' also take outsiders, and sometimes what seems to be a normal bus connection is in fact such a school bus, open for others to use. There are also route planners covering many regions: [http://opas.matka.fi Opas.matka.fi] covers most cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Kajaani, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pieksämäki, Pori, Rovaniemi, Salo, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Valkeakoski, Varkaus). Some of the remaining cities are included in the [https://reittiopas.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto Route Planner] (Hyvinkää, Kemi, Kokkola, Lohja, Loviisa, Porvoo, Raahe, Rauma, Riihimäki, Savonlinna, Tornio). As for smartphone apps, [https://nysse.mobi Nysse] and [https://moovitapp.com Moovit] have a route planner for local transport services of many cities (Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Sastamala, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Varkaus). ====General advice==== Both coaches and city buses are '''stopped''' for boarding by raising a hand at a bus stop (blue sign for coaches, yellow for city buses; a reflector or source of light, such as a smartphone screen, is useful in the dusk and night). In some rural areas, such as northern Lapland, you may have luck also where there is no official stop (and not even official stops are necessarily marked there). You pay or show your ticket to the driver (or to the machine near the driver). On buses, those with pram or wheelchair usually enter through the middle door. On coaches, the driver will often step out to let you put most of your luggage in the luggage compartment – have what you want to have with you in a more handy bag. Ring the bell by pushing a button when you want to get off, and the bus will stop at the next stop. Often the driver knows the route well and can be asked to let you off at the right stop, and even if not (more common now, with increased competition), drivers usually try their best. This works less well though on busy city buses. Local and regional transport outside cities often uses minibuses or minivans instead of normal buses. Don't miss them just because they don't look like what you expected. ===By ferry=== In summertime, lake and archipelago cruises are a great way to see the scenery of Finland, although many of them only do circular sightseeing loops and thus aren't particularly useful for getting somewhere. Most cruise ships carry 100–200 passengers (book ahead on weekends!), and many are historical steam boats. Popular routes include [[Turku]]–[[Naantali]], [[Helsinki]]–[[Porvoo]] and various routes on [[Saimaa]] and the other big lakes. Child tickets often have lower age limits than on other kinds of transport (such as 3–12 years). The archipelago of [[Åland]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] have many inhabited islands dependant on ferry connections. As these are maintained as a public service they are mostly free, even the half-a-day lines. Some are useful as cruises, although there is little entertainment except the scenery. These ''are'' meant for getting somewhere, so make sure you have somewhere to sleep after having got off. There is a distinction between "road ferries" (yellow, typically on short routes, with an open car deck and few facilities), which are regarded as part of the road network and free, and other ferries (usually with a more ship-like look and primarily serving car-less passengers). Whether the latter are free, heavily subsidised or fully paid by passengers varies. See [[Archipelago Sea#By ferry 2|Archipelago Sea]] for some discussion. ===By car=== {{main|Driving in Finland}} <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Main road 82 in Kemijärvi.JPG|thumbnail|Road 82 in Kemijärvi, typical two-lane road. The yellow unbroken lines, forbidding overtaking, will become white to better cater for automated systems – and less well for wintry conditions.]] Traffic drives on the right. There are no road tolls or congestion charges. From February 2018, driving licences of all countries for ordinary cars are officially accepted in Finland. The only requirement is that the licence is in a European language or you have an official translation of it to Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English or French. A foreign-registered car may be used in Finland for up to six months. A longer stay requires registering it locally and paying a substantial tax to equalise the price to Finnish levels. '''Car hire''' in Finland is expensive, with rates generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer hire. See [[Driving in Finland#Costs]]. Main '''roads''' are usually fairly well maintained and extensive, although motorways are limited to the south of the country and near the bigger cities. Local roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. Look out for wild animals, particularly at dawn and dusk. '''Collisions with moose''' (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer cause numerous collisions in parts of the country, and semi-domesticated reindeer are a common cause of accidents in Lapland. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured. VR's '''[http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/tulostettavat_aikataulut/auto_ja_yojunat.html overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from the south up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. A few unusual or '''unobvious rules''' to be aware of: * Headlights or DRLs are mandatory even during daylight. New cars usually come with headlight-related automatics which do not always work properly, so double check your car's behavior and use manual toggles if necessary. This is especially important in the dark Finnish winter. * ''Always'' give way to the right, unless signposted otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and such (a decent rule of thumb is whether the exit crosses over a curb). Nearly all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or an inverted triangle); watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. Major highways are often signposted with an explicit right of way (yellow diamond with white borders). * Turning right on red at traffic lights is always illegal. Instead, intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows. A green arrow light also means there is no crossing traffic or pedestrians in the indicated direction. * Times on signage use the 24h clock with the following format: white or black numbers are for weekdays, numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and public holidays; e.g. "8–16" in white means M–F 8AM–4PM. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign does not apply on weekends at all. * Trams (present in Helsinki and Tampere) always have the right of way over other vehicles, but not over pedestrians at zebra crossings. You do not want to crash into one. * Vehicles are required by law to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian intends to cross the road or if another vehicle has already stopped to (presumably) give way. Unfortunately, this sometimes causes dangerous situations at crossings over multiple lanes since not all drivers follow the rule properly. Many pedestrians are aware of this and "intend" to cross the road only when there is a suitable gap in the traffic, but you are still required to adjust your speed to be able to stop in case. Use your best judgement and watch out for less careful drivers. * Using seat belts is mandatory. Children under 135 cm tall must use booster seats or other safety equipment (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow]] Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe. '''[[Winter driving]]''' can be risky, especially for drivers unused to cold weather conditions. The most dangerous weather is around freezing, when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Studded winter tyres are allowed November–March and "when circumstances require", with a liberal interpretation, such as in soon being en route to wintry Lapland. Winter tyres (studded or not) are compulsory in wintry conditions November–March. [[File:Finland road sign E22.svg|right|thumb|95x95px|Built-up area]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50&nbsp;km/h in built-up areas (look for the yellow-black coloured sign with a town skyline) and 80&nbsp;km/h elsewhere. Other limits are always signposted. Major highways often have a limit of 100 km/h, with motorways up to 120 km/h. Some roads have their limits reduced in the winter for safety. A blood '''alcohol''' level of over 0.05 % is considered drunk driving. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. If you are driving at night when the '''petrol stations''' are closed (many close at 21:00), always remember to bring some cash. Automated petrol pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign credit/debit cards, but you can pay with Euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50&nbsp;km and more between gas stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. === By taxi === Taxis are widely available and comfortable. Fares were deregulated in 2018, causing a significant rise in already expensive prices. Most companies have a flag fall of €4–9 (differing between daytime in weekdays and nights and weekends) and the meter ticking up by €2–3 per km or so (including a time based fare of around €1/min). Fares have to be clearly posted; while comparing price schemes is difficult, getting ripped off is rare. Using the meter is ''not'' mandatory, but by law any fixed fares have to be stated in advance and you have to be warned if the fare might exceed €100. Once mostly plush Mercedes sedans, taxis can now come in any colour or shape, but they have a yellow taxi sign on the roof (usually with the spelling "TAKSI"). A normal taxi will carry 4 passengers and a moderate amount of luggage. For significant amounts of luggage, you can order a ''farmari'' taxi, an estate/wagon car with a roomier luggage compartment. There is also a third common type of taxi available, the ''tilataksi'', a van which will comfortably carry about 8 people (if you ask for one, you are often charged for 5+ people, but not if you just happen to get one). Tilataksis are usually equipped for taking also a person in wheelchair. If you want child seats, mention that when ordering, you may be lucky. Transporting a child under 3 years of age without an appropriate device is illegal. The usual ways to get a taxi are either to find a taxi rank, order by phone or, increasingly, use a smartphone app (there is often also a similar web page), which can also tell you the fare (estimate or fixed based on estimates). Street hailing is legal but uncommon, there just aren't that many empty cabs driving around. Any pub or restaurant can also help you get a taxi, expect to pay €2 for the call. Apps and call centres with taxis available in many cities include: * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Helsinki | alt= | url=https://valopilkkutaksi.fi/briefly-in-english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-27 | content=Uses the Valopilkku smart phone app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=02 Taksi | alt= | url=https://02taksi.fi/english/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +358 20-230 (€1.25/call+€3/min) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-25 | content=Call centre and smart phone app offers address based routing and gives price offers from one or more taxi companies (mainly big companies, i.e. useful mostly in cities, towns and around them). Price or price logic told when booking. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä | url=https://meneva.fi/en | email=info@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-04 | content=Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. }} In city centres, long waiting times can be expected on Friday and Saturday nights. The same is true at ferry harbours, railway stations and the like when a service arrives (there is usually a queue of taxis when the ferry arrive, but with all filled up it takes a while before any return). It is not uncommon to share a taxi with strangers, if going towards the same general direction. At airports, railway stations and other locations from where many people are going to the same direction at the same time, there may also be ''kimppataksi'' minivans publicly offering rides with strangers. They are as comfortable as other taxis and will leave without much delay. In the countryside, there may only be a single taxi operator and they may have to drive a long way to get to you, so pre-booking is strongly recommended if you need to catch a train or flight. For a short trip in a remote location, you might want to tip generously, as the fare doesn't cover the fetching distance. [https://www.taksit.fi/taksihaku/ Taksit.fi] is an (incomplete) catalogue for finding local taxi companies. For those not listed, check locally. ===By ridesharing=== [https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/helsinki/ Uber] operates in Helsinki, but not elsewhere in the country. They are formally taxis. For inter-city trips, you can try your luck on peer-to-peer ridesharing services: * [http://www.kyydit.net kyydit.net] – Carpooling site with search engine * [http://www.kimppakyyti.fi/en/ kimppakyyti.fi] – Carpooling site * [http://www.kimppa.net kimppa.net] – Oldest and most retro looking carpooling site in Finland === By thumb === [[Hitchhiking]] is possible, albeit unusual, as the harsh climate does not exactly encourage standing around and waiting for cars. Many middle age and elderly people hitchhiked when they were young, but in the last decades high standards of living and stories about abuse have had a deterring effect. The most difficult task is getting out of [[Helsinki]]. Spring and summer offer long light hours, but in the darker seasons you should plan your time. The highway between [[Helsinki]] and [[Saint Petersburg]] has a very high percentage of Russian drivers. See [http://www.liftari.org Hitchhiking Club Finland liftari.org] or the [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Finland Finland article on Hitchwiki] for further details if interested. Pedestrians walking in the dark on shoulders of unlit roads are required by law to use safety reflectors. Their use is generally recommended, since the visibility of pedestrians with reflectors improves greatly. Controlled-access highways (green signs) are off limits for pedestrians. ===By bicycle=== [[File:Finland road sign 424.svg|thumb|upright=0.4|Combined pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists to the left of divisor.]] Most Finnish cities have good cycleways especially outside the centres, and taking a bike can be a quick, healthy and environmentally friendly method of getting around locally. Farther from cities, where the cycleways end, not all major roads allow safe biking. You can often find suitable quiet routes, but sometimes this requires an effort. Locals often drive quite fast on low-traffic gravel roads; be alert and keep to the right. There are cyclists' maps for many areas. Biking off-road is regarded as part of the [[right to access]], but biking may cause erosion or other harm, so choose your route with consideration and unmount your bike at sensitive sections. There are some routes explicitly meant (also) for off-road bikes, e.g. at some national parks. Children under 12 years can use the pavement where there is no cycleway, as long as they do not unreasonably disturb pedestrians. Bikes on cycleways have to yield for cars on crossing roads unless there is a yield sign, the car is turning or the cycleway is marked as continuing over the crossing street (be careful, not all drivers watch out for cyclists). Leading your bike you are a pedestrian. The roads are generally paved well, although gravel roads are sometimes unavoidable. As long as you don't go off-road, you will not need suspension or grooved tyres. Beware that a good cycleway can end abruptly and force you out among the cars; the bike network building efforts are not too well coordinated. Also at road works, directions for cyclists are often neglected. Due to the relatively gentle topographic relief, too hilly terrain is rarely a problem, but in the cold months, wind chill and sweat require more careful choice of clothing than in walking. In some municipalities bike paths are well maintained in winter, in others they are not. Biking among the cars in winter is usually too dangerous (some locals do, but they know the circumstances). In dark hours headlight, rear light and a rear reflector are obligatory; side reflectors are recommended. Because of the long distances, bicycle tourists are advised to plan well and be prepared to use public transport for the less interesting stretches. Coaches are well-equipped to take a few bicycles on board (Onnibus Mega does not accept them, Onnibus Flex accepts). Fares vary by company and distance, typically about half of an ordinary ticket, or a flat €5. Packing the bike is not needed, but getting on at the bus station and arriving in time may help finding room for the bike. On some lines you should check the day before. Trains take bicycles for €5 if there is enough space in the racks (varies by train type, on some trains advance booking is necessary; on IC trains you also need a 50c coin; tandem bikes or bikes with trailers fit only on some trains, €10). Packed bikes are free if the package is small enough (requires taking the bike apart, exact dimensions vary by train type). On the trains from Russia (suspended in 2022) packing the bikes is necessary (100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm). Bikes are free also unpacked on local trains in the Helsinki region, but are allowed only if there is enough space. Ferries usually take bikes for free or for a minimal charge. Renting a bike at your destination should be possible. In several towns, including Helsinki and Turku, there are also municipal bike-sharing systems. Some of the available bikes have an electric booster motor. Bikes are often stolen, at least in cities, so have a lock and use it, and try to avoid leaving the bike in unsafe places. ===By motorised scooter=== {{anchor|By motorized scooter}} In many cities there are electric kick scooters for hire; you will need to install a smartphone app. Check where the nearest scooter is, check the price and allowed areas, unlock with the app, ride, park it in an allowed sensible location (mind the vision impaired) and release it with the app. The scooters have a maximum speed of {{kmh|20–25}}, which is plenty; acquaint yourself with the scooter and its controls somewhere safe. There is a handful of companies, some active in more cities than others. The scooters are legally counted as bikes, with an operator-imposed minimum rider age of 18. Whilst common, driving on the pavement is illegal. Wearing a helmet is recommended by the operators, sort of mandated by law (wearing one is "generally" required) and going without one is dangerous – however, seeing somebody wear one is rare indeed. To reduce number and severity of accidents, lower speed may be enforced in the night (such as 15 km/h) and in some locations (5 km/h). In some municipalities the scooters are unavailable for some hours in weekend nights. The price for a ride is typically significantly higher than by bus on any distance you couldn't walk (and typically used for short distances), but they are handy and cheaper than taxis. ===By boat=== [[File:Helsingholmens gästhamn 2010.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Harbour bay of Helsingholmen in the [[Archipelago Sea]]]] {{see also|Boating in Finland}} As a country with many lakes, a long coast and large archipelagos, Finland is a good destination for boating. There are some 165,000 registered motorboats, some 14,000 sailing yachts and some 600,000 rowing boats and small motorboats owned by locals, i.e. a boat on every seventh Finn. If you stay at a cottage, chances are there is a rowing boat available. Yachts and motorboats are available for charter in most bigger towns at suitable waterways. You may also want to rent a canoe or kayak, for [[sea kayaking|exploring the archipelagos]], [[canoeing]] along calm rivers or [[whitewater sports|going down]] rapid-filled ones. ===By foot=== There are usually adequate pavements and zebra crossings in towns. Cars are in principle obliged to stop at '''zebra crossings''' if a pedestrian intends to cross the road – but as most cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic, drivers may assume you "do not intend to cross right now", and ''not'' stop. Do not leave a shadow of a doubt that you will cross the road, and cars will mostly stop. With some practice, this works out smoothly, efficiently and without taking undue risks. Don't try this when drivers cannot see you in time, and remember some will have their eyes on something else. In the night and dusk '''reflectors''' are in theory mandatory – and they are immensely useful for being seen by drivers. They are especially important on country roads with narrow shoulders. ==Talk== [[File:Quintilingual sign in Ivalo's S-market.jpg|thumb|Welcome back! in five languages, [[Ivalo]]]] [[File:Joensuu river view.JPG|thumbnail|Night view across Pielisjoki river, Joensuu]] {{seealso|Finnish phrasebook|Swedish phrasebook}} Finland has two "national languages", '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' (''suomi'') and '''[[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' (''svenska''), and both are compulsory in nearly all schools (with varying results). Also [[Saami phrasebook|Sámi]], Romani and Finnish Sign Language are recognised in the constitution, but they are not spoken outside their respective communities and the speakers are bilingual with Finnish. Nearly anybody above 12 years speaks English and many above school age at least the basics of one or two other foreign languages. Road signs and the like mostly use the language or languages of the municipality, so road signs can sometimes be confusing unless you know both names, and online maps can use either with little logic. Also elsewhere a name in the other language may turn up unexpectedly. Sometimes the names are very different. '''Finnish''', the mother tongue of 92 percent of the population, is not related to Swedish, Russian, English or any other Indo-European language. Instead it belongs to the Uralic group of languages (which includes Hungarian, Estonian and Sámi), making it hard for speakers of most other European languages to learn. While Finnish and Estonian bear some degree of mutual intelligibility, Hungarian and Finnish are about as close to each other as Spanish and Russian (but as major Uralic languages are few, there is a special relationship). Reading signboards can be difficult, as Finnish uses relatively few loan words. Using a dictionary, especially for longer texts, is complicated by the word inflection; also the stem of many words varies somewhat (e.g. ''katto'', "roof" in the example below). For more complicated texts, you don't get anywhere by just translating words, as much is encoded into the endings. The relation between spelling and formal pronunciation, on the other hand, is straightforward (just learn how to pronounce individual letters – the difficulty lies in sticking to that), while colloquial speech differs substantially from what is taught in most language lessons. The Finnish language has few exceptions but quite a lot of rules – where some rules might be considered cleverly disguised exceptions. There are 15 grammatical cases for "getting ''some'' coffee and getting ''the'' coffee, going ''into'' a pub, being ''in'' a pub, getting ''out of'' the pub, being ''on'' the roof, getting ''onto'' the roof, getting ''off'' the roof, using something ''as'' a roof and so on, which are encoded into the word endings (kahvia, kahvi, pubiin, pubissa, pubista, katolle, katolta, kattona). The conjugation of verbs is unfortunately somewhat more complex. Many different words are formed from the same root by other endings: kirjain, kirjasin, kirjuri, kirjoitin, kirje, kirjelmä, kirjasto and kirjaamo are all nouns related to ''kirja'', "book" (letter, font, bookkeeper, printer, ...), and then there are related verbs and adjectives. '''Swedish''', Germanic like English and closely related to [[Norwegian]] and [[Danish]], is the mother tongue for 5.6 % of Finns. About half the population regard themselves conversant in Swedish, including nearly all national-level politicians. A lot of written material from public institutions (e.g. city governments, parliament, public museums) is available in Swedish. As the language has many cognates with English, fragments can be intelligible to an English speaker. The Swedish speakers are concentrated along most of the coast, with smaller communities in some cities elsewhere. The larger cities nowadays all have Finnish majorities, but e.g. the municipalities of Korsnäs and Larsmo are more or less exclusively Swedish-speaking, as is the small autonomous province of [[Åland]] and much of the countryside elsewhere in the Swedish speaking areas. In Åland and the Swedish parts of Ostrobothina, people typically speak little or no Finnish. In traditionally Swedish-majority towns like Vaasa (Vasa) and Porvoo (Borgå) nearly half the population is Swedish-speaking and service in Swedish is expected by many Swedish-speaking locals. In cities like Helsinki and Turku, on the other hand, there is a lively Swedish cultural scene and most people know enough Swedish to deal with simple conversations you engage in as a tourist and often at least somewhat beyond, but living would be quite tough without knowledge of Finnish. Most larger hotels and restaurants in areas where Swedish is widely spoken do have Swedish-proficient staff. In the Finnish-speaking hinterland, it is less common to find somebody fluent in Swedish by chance. Almost all Finns speak '''English''', so you should have no serious language problems. Don't hesitate to ask for help: Finns can be shy, but will do anything they can to help people in need. Businesses with a domestic customer base often have their web pages and other marketing materials in Finnish only. This is not an indication that they cannot provide service in English (although they might have to improvise more than businesses used to foreigners). If the business seems interesting, just call them to get the information you need. '''[[Russian]]''' is spoken in shops and hotels that cater to Russian tourists, especially in towns close to the Russian border such as [[Lappeenranta]], [[Imatra]] and [[Joensuu]]; also for Helsinki shopping tourists from Russia are important, and service in Russian available in select locations. Russians are one of the largest immigrant groups in Finland: 1.5% of the population. Besides the languages above, some Finns can speak '''[[German]]''' (18% conversant) or '''[[French]]''' (3% conversant). Other secondary languages such as [[Spanish]] and [[Italian]] are rarer. However, some tourist services are also offered in a wider variety of languages, including for example Chinese and Japanese: tour packets often have guides proficient in them, and there are often brochures, web pages and similar for the most important destinations and sights. Foreign TV programs and films, including segments of local shows with foreign language dialogue, are nearly always shown with audio in the original language but subtitled into Finnish or Swedish. Only children's programmes, children's films, certain types of documentaries (the narrator part) and nature films get dubbed into Finnish or Swedish. ==See== [[File:Lake Kivijarvi.JPG|thumbnail|Kivijärvi in Central Finland, one of Finland's thousand lakes]] A selection of top sights in Finland: * Central [[Helsinki]], the '''Daughter of the Baltic''', on a warm and sunny summer day * The '''historical sites''' of [[Turku]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] around it, best viewed from a yacht or from the deck of a giant car ferry. * Puttering around the '''picturesque wooden houses''' of [[Porvoo]], Finland's second-oldest city * Renting a car and exploring the Lake Land of Eastern Finland, an area dotted with around 60 000 lakes with a similar number of islands, which in turn have their own lakes... * '''Olavinlinna Castle''' in [[Savonlinna]], Finland's most atmospheric castle, especially during the yearly Opera Festival *'''Hämeenlinna Castle''' in [[Hämeenlinna]] is Finland's oldest castle. Built in 13th century. * '''Icebreaker cruising''' and the '''world's biggest snow castle''' in [[Kemi]] * Seeing the '''Northern Lights''' and trying your hand '''sledding down a mile-long track''' at [[Saariselkä]] * A ride on the historical "Linnanmäki" wooden roller coaster (Helsinki). Unlike modern designs, only gravity keeps it on the track, and it requires a driver on each train to operate the brakes. There is a museum card ([http://www.museot.fi/week-card/ museokortti]), which gives free entrance to most bigger museums for a week for €40. There are 40 participating museums in the capital region, 250 in all the country. There is also a one-year version, for €65. ===Itineraries=== * [[Archipelago Trail]], by road and ferry through the Archipelago Sea * [[Blue Highway]], a road from Norway to Russia, by lakes and rivers * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]], the main road of Finland's west coast * [[Finland in ten days by car]], a suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]], part of the European route E75, stretching almost the full length of the country from south to north * [[Hanko-Uusikaupunki by boat]], the main leisure fairway through the Archipelago Sea * [[Hämeen Härkätie]], a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]], the old postal route along the south coast * [[Nordkalottleden]], a long-distance hiking trail through the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area ==Do== ===[[Sport]]=== [[File:Nokia Arenan avajaiset 2.jpg|thumbnail|A Liiga ice hockey match]] Notably lacking in craggy mountains or crenellated fjords, Finland is ''not'' the adrenalin-laden [[winter sport]]s paradise you might expect: the traditional Finnish pastime is [[cross-country skiing]] through more or less flat terrain. If you're looking for [[downhill skiing]], snowboarding etc., you'll need to head up to [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and resorts like [[Levi]] and [[Saariselkä]]. The king of sports in Finland is '''[[Ice hockey in Europe|ice hockey]]''' (''jääkiekko''), and winning the Ice Hockey World Championship is as close to nirvana as the country gets &mdash; especially if they defeat arch-rivals Sweden, as they did in 1995 and 2011. The yearly national championship is the '''[http://www.liiga.fi Liiga (finnish)]''', where 15 teams battle it out. Additionally, the Helsinki-based '''[http://www.jokerit.com/en Jokerit]''', a former Liiga member, plays in the '''[http://en.khl.ru/ Kontinental Hockey League]''', a Russia-based league that also includes teams from several other post-Soviet states, Slovakia, and China. If you're visiting in season (September to March), catching a game is worthwhile. Tickets start from around €16, and while the action on the ice is brutal, fans are generally well behaved (if not necessarily sober). If you happen to be in Finland when they win the World Championship, the traffic in the city centers might be messy, as the fans are running in the streets celebrating, usually intoxicated. The national sport of Finland, though, is '''pesäpallo''', which translates literally as "baseball", but looks and plays rather differently to its American forebear. The single most notable difference is that the pitcher stands at the home plate together with the batter and pitches directly upward, making hitting the ball easier and catching it harder. The '''Superpesis''' league plays for the yearly championship in summer, with both men's and women's teams. And if you'd like to try your hand at something uniquely Finnish, don't miss the plethora of bizarre sports contests in the summer, including: * {{do | name=Air Guitar World Championships | alt= | url=http://www.airguitarworldchampionships.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=August, [[Oulu]]. Bring out your inner guitar hero! }} * {{do | name=World Fart Championships | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Utajärvi]]. Yes, you read correctly. }} * {{do | name=Mobile Phone Throwing Championship | alt= | url=http://www.mobilephonethrowing.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Suspended 2016 | price= | content=August, [[Savonlinna]]. Recycle your Nokia! }} * {{do | name=Swamp Soccer World Championship | alt= | url=http://www.suopotkupallo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Hyrynsalmi]]. Probably the messiest sporting event in the world. They also arrange a snow soccer world championships each February. }} * {{do | name=Wife Carrying World Championship | alt= | url=<!-- should be found somewhere at http://www.sonkajarvi.fi, nothing there now --> | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sonkajärvi]]. The grand prize is the wife's weight in beer. }} * {{do | name=Sulkavan Suursoudut | alt= | url=http://www.suursoudut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=July, [[Sulkava]] Finland's biggest rowing event }} ===[[Outdoor life]]=== {{see also|Boating in Finland|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Finnish National Parks}} [[File:Landscape near Salla.jpg|thumb|Forest, lake with islands, and fells by the horizon, [[Finnish Lapland]]]] [[File:Bläsnäs simstrand juni 2020.jpg|thumb|Beaches tend to be small; they seldom have guards, but also dangerous currents are rare]] During the short summer you can '''swim''', '''canoe''', '''row''' or '''sail''' in the lakes or in the sea. The water is at its warmest around 20 July, with temperatures about {{C|20}}. Local newspapers usually have the current surface temperatures, and a map of the surface temperatures can also be found from the Environment Ministry [http://wwwi2.ymparisto.fi/i2/90/twlx2/tanaan_fi.html website]. During the warmest weeks, late at night or early in the morning the water can feel quite pleasant when the air temperature is lower than the water's. Most towns also have swimming halls with slightly warmer water, but these are often closed during the summer. Many Finns [[Winter swimming|swim outdoors in winter]] also. There are lifeguards in busy hours at some beaches, but non-obvious risks are rare; nearly any shore can be used as long as you do not jump in without checking for obstacles. [[Algal bloom]] (''sinilevä''/''cyanobakterier'') can happen during the warmest period, so if the water seems to contain massive amounts of blue-green flakes, do not swim or use the water, and do not let children or pets into it. [[File:Vandring Åland.jpg|thumb|People hiking in [[Åland]]]] The [[right to access]] and the sparse population makes it easy to go '''hiking''' wherever you are. If you are serious about it, you might want to check [[Hiking in the Nordic countries]] for advice and [[Finnish National Parks]] for destinations. There are trails for easy day trips as well as for week-long hikes – and large backwoods for the experienced. The best season for hiking is early fall, after most mosquitoes have died off and the autumn colours have come out, but summer is good too, and all seasons possible. Making an open fire requires landowner permission (which you have at campfire sites at most hiking destinations) and is forbidden during wildfire warnings regardless of such permission. A lighter version of being outdoors is to go '''berry picking''' in some nearby forest. Also in bigger cities, there are usually suitable woods interspersed with the suburbs (i.e. within half a kilometre from a local bus stop). Bilberry (''Vaccinium myrtillus'', ''mustikka''/''blåbär'', closely related to the blueberry) is common enough that you nearly anywhere (in July–August) quickly will find berries for your morning porridge for all the week, for pies and deserts with cream and sugar. Other common berries include wild strawberry (''metsämansikka''/''smultron'', from late June), lingonberry (''puolukka''/''lingon'', August–September), bog bilberry (''juolukka''/''odon''), raspberry (''vadelma''/''hallon'') and crowberry (''variksenmarja''/''kråkbär''/''čáhppesmuorji''). On bogs you may find cloudberry (''lakka''/''hjortron''/''luomi'') and cranberry (''karpalo''/''tranbär''), the latter picked late in autumn. You can even sell excess berries at a local market (though this may be restricted for cloudberries in Lapland). Many Finns also pick '''mushrooms''', but that requires you to know what you are doing, as there are deadly ones, including the death cap and the European destroying angel, easy to mistake for an ''Agaricus'' (field/button/common mushroom and the like). A good rule of thumb is to never pick any white mushrooms, mushrooms growing on stumps or ''Cortinarius'' species, which have a cortina (a web of fibers resembling a cobweb) and usually reddish gills. You should of course not pick any mushrooms you do not know, but edible mushrooms in these categories are easily confused with common deadly ones. In winter (and spring in the north) the way to go is of course '''[[cross-country skiing]]'''. There are maintained tracks around most cities, as well as around winter sports centres and in national parks. Wilderness back-packers use larger skis and do not rely on pre-existing tracks. Many Finns are keen fishermen and recreational '''[[fishing]]''' is equally available to foreigners. For most species there are regulations on allowed size and allowed times, and it is your responsibility to check the general and local regulations. In most still waters rod and hook fishing is free. Fishing with (single) reel and lure is allowed in most still waters, provided a national [http://www.ahven.net/english fishing fee] has been paid, at a Metsähallitus service point (such as a national park visitor centre) or R-kioski, in the [https://verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi web shop] or by bank giro (2016: €39 for a year, €12 for a week, €5 for a day, plus any bank or kiosk surcharge; children under 18 and elderly over 64 exempted). Report wanted starting date when paying and show the receipt on request. For streaming waters rich in salmon or related species and some specially regulated waters, also separate permits have to be bought. With the national permit and permission from the owner of the waters (most land-owners in the countryside have a share) you can fish with most legal methods. There are minimum sizes, protected species and other special regulations you should check, e.g. when getting the permit, from a visitor centre or a suitable business. More information from [tel:+35820692424 020-69-2424] (08:00–16:00), the web shop or e.g. [http://www.ahven.net/english ahven.net]. Moving between certain waters you should disinfect your equipment, including boat and boots, and be careful in handling water and entrails (there are [http://www.nationalparks.fi/salmonparasite salmon parasites] and crayfish plague). Many small businesses arrange fishing excursions. Catch-and-release fishing is not practised (but undersize fish is released). Åland has its own fishing law, where nearly all fishing requires permission from the owner of the waters, which you can get for many specific areas by paying a fee. Residents may fish by rod and hook in their home municipality except 15.4–15.6 and Nordic residents may fish for household use by any legal means in waters without an owner (far enough from inhabited islands). The Forestry Administration (Metsähallitus) maintains an online [http://www.excursionmap.fi Excursion Map] with trails and huts marked. ===Music=== {{seealso|Nordic music}} [[File:Apocalyptica on stage of Ruisrock.jpg|thumbnail|Apocalyptica performing at Ruisrock]] Finland hosts many '''music festivals''' during the summer. Some of the most notable festivals of popular music (''festari'') include: <!-- no more than ten, order by date, discuss changes on talk page first --> * {{do | name=Sauna Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.sauna-open-air.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Tampere]], early June }} * {{do | name=Provinssirock | alt= | url=http://provinssirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Seinäjoki]], mid-June }} * {{do | name=Nummirock | alt= | url=http://nummirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Nummijärvi]] (near [[Kauhajoki]]), late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Raumanmeren juhannus | alt= | url=http://www.rmj.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pop/disco music, [[Pori]], late June (Midsummer) }} * {{do | name=Tuska Open Air | alt= | url=http://www.tuska-festival.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, [[Helsinki]], late June }} * {{do | name=Tangomarkkinat | alt= | url=http://www.tangomarkkinat.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tango, [[Seinäjoki]], early July }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt= | url=http://ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, [[Turku]], July }} * {{do | name=Ilosaarirock | alt= | url=http://ilosaarirock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, reggae, [[Joensuu]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Kuopiorock | alt= | url=https://kuopiorock.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Heavy metal, rock, pop, [[Kuopio]], late-July }} * {{do | name=Pori Jazz | alt= | url=http://www.porijazz.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jazz/world music, [[Pori]], mid-July }} * {{do | name=Flow | alt= | url=http://www.flowfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indie/electronic/urban, Helsinki, mid-August }} * {{do | name=Qstock | alt= | url=http://www.qstock.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock, pop, rap, Oulu, end of july }} Most of the festivals last 2–4 days and are very well organised, with many different bands playing, with e.g. Foo Fighters and Linkin Park headlining at Provinssirock in 2008. The normal full ticket (all days) price is about €60–100, which includes a camp site where you can sleep, eat and meet other festival guests. The atmosphere at festivals is great and probably you'll find new friends there. Of course drinking a lot of beer is a part of the experience. There are also many festivals of '''classical music''', most of them in summer. At these festivals people gather just for individual concerts. ===Other events=== * {{do | name=Finncon | alt= | url=http://www.finncon.org/ | email= | address=Helsinki, Turku, Tampere or Jyväskylä | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free of charge | content=Finland's biggest sci-fi convention and the only major sci-fi convention in the world to be completely free of charge. Held on a weekend in summer, usually in middle July. }} ===Northern Lights=== Spotting the eerie '''[[Northern Lights]]''' (''aurora borealis'', or ''revontulet'' in Finnish) glowing in the sky is on the agenda of many visitors. Far north [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] in Finland is one of the best places to observe aurorae, as it has good accessibility, high-quality accommodation and inland Finland has relatively clear skies, compared e.g. to coastal Norway. However, seeing them requires some planning and some luck. To have a good chance to see them you should stay at least a few days, preferably a week or more, in the far north in the right season. In the south, northern lights are seldom seen. In e.g. Helsinki there are northern lights about once a month, but you are likely to be somewhere with too much light pollution. In the winter in northern Lapland, on the other hand, the probability of some northern lights is 50–70 % every night with clear skies, and light pollution is quite easy to avoid there. === Sauna === [[File:Sauna 2.jpg|thumb|upright|Inside a modern Finnish sauna]] The '''[[sauna]]''' is perhaps Finland's most significant contribution to the world (and the world's vocabulary). The sauna is essentially a room heated to 70–120°C; according to an oft-quoted statistic this nation of 5 million has no less than 2 million saunas, in apartments, offices, summer cottages and even Parliament (many agreements in business and politics are reached informally after a sauna bath). In ancient times, saunas (being the cleanest places around) were the place to give birth and heal the sick, and the first building constructed when setting up a new household. The old Finnish saying; "If it is not cured by sauna, tar and liquor, then it is for life" maybe crystallises the Finnish honour for the holy room. If invited to visit a Finnish home, you may be invited to bathe in the sauna as well — this is an honour and should be treated as such, although Finns do understand that foreigners may not be keen about the idea. Enter the sauna nude after taking a shower, as wearing a bathing suit or any other clothing is considered a bit of a ''faux pas'', although if you are feeling shy, you can wrap yourself in a bath towel. Unlike in some other cultures, there is not much erotic involved in Finnish Sauna for Finns, even when they bath unisex, it is purely for cleaning and refreshing, or for discussions about e.g. life or politics. Public saunas in swimming halls and spas are generally segregated by gender. There may be a separate mixed sauna with exits to both men's and women's showers, useful for e.g. couples or families; entry to the wrong side is to be avoided. In places with a single sauna, there are usually separate shifts for men and women, and possibly a mixed-gender shift. Children under the age of 7 can usually participate in any shift. In private saunas the host usually organises the bathing turns along similar lines. After you've had your fill, you can cool off by heading outside, just to sit at the veranda, for a roll in the snow (in winter) or for a dip in the lake (any time of the year, beach sandals or the like can be practical in the winter) — and then head back in for another round. Repeat this a few times, then cork open a cold beer, roast a sausage over a fire, and enjoy total relaxation Finnish style. These days the most common type of sauna features an electrically heated stove, which is easy to control and maintain. In the countryside you can still find wood-fired saunas, but purists prefer the (now very rare) traditional chimneyless ''smoke saunas'' (''savusauna''), where a large pile of stones is heated and the sauna then ventilated well before entering. Anyone elderly or with a medical condition (especially high blood pressure) should consult their physician before using a sauna – although sauna bathing as a habit is good for the heart, you might need expert advice for your first visits. ===Social dancing=== [[File:Valasranta 3.jpg|thumb|The dance pavilion at Valasranta, [[Loimaa|Yläne]].]] If you like social dancing – foxtrot, tango, waltz, jive etc. – you should try the ''dance pavilions'' (Finnish: ''lavatanssit'' at a ''tanssilava''), usually by a lake or in some other nice countryside setting. They have lost popularity since the 1950s, but do have a faithful audience. Similar dances are arranged in many rural community centres. In summertime there are dances at most dance pavilions at least weekly and often a dance somewhere in the region most days. In the winter you can find part of the same crowd at heated indoor locations (mostly community centres, a few of the pavilions, some dance restaurants). See also Tangomarkkinat, the tango festival of [[Seinäjoki]]. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Template:Exchange rate euros}} {{Euro}} In cash transactions in Finland all '''sums are rounded''' to the nearest five cents. Thus one and two cent coins are seldom used (although legal tender) and the rare Finnish ones are collectors' items. When paying with a card, the payment is honoured to the cent. Prices are usually given without explicitly stating the currency. Cents are told after a comma, which is the decimal separator. Thus 5,50 means five euros and fifty cents, while 5,– means five euros. Most places accept the major credit cards (with chip, ID may be needed). In some situations only cash is accepted (such as local and regional buses, open air markets and other small scale business), while train conductors do not accept cash. Cheques are never used. Notes of 100, 200 and 500 euro are not dispensed by ATMs and are rarely actually used. Prepare for a hassle if trying to pay with them. Buses and many types of smaller kiosks often do not accept them, local buses sometimes not even notes of 50 euro. Most Finns use a chipped debit card for their daily purchases. EMV contactless payment readers are commonplace for purchases under €50. You will need your PIN for the terminals for purchases over €50 and now and then for the contactless ones. An ID isn't normally needed, as long as you can confirm your identity with your PIN – which means that anybody that gets your PIN can use your card. Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, sometimes other cards) are widely accepted. Visa Electron and Visa Debit card readers are found in all major and most minor shops, so carrying large amounts of cash is not usually necessary. Using a foreign card might become an issue if your card is not chip-based; many vendors require PIN. Many Finns use a card even for small purchases, and the use of cash is rapidly decreasing; don't get annoyed if Finns pay small €1–5 amounts using cards, even when there is a long queue behind. For open air markets, small accommodation businesses, for buying handicraft at the workshop and similar, have cash (''käteinen'') or check in advance. A sign reading "''Vain käteinen''" means "Cash only". Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, although the Swedish krona may be accepted in [[Åland]] and northern border towns like [[Tornio]] (and Norwegian crowns likewise in the extreme north). As an exception, Stockmann accepts U.S. dollars, pound sterling, Swedish krona and Russian rubles. Also on the ferries from Sweden and Estonia many currencies may be accepted. ===Banking=== [[File:Ottopiste.jpg|thumb|upright|An Otto cashpoint in [[Tampere]] ]] Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem in cities, as ATMs (''pankkiautomaatti'', ''bankautomat'') are common and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Most ATMs belong to the ''Otto'' system, some to the ''Nosto'' (both names can be interpreted as "draw"). The former is a cooperation between the banks, the latter, often found at S markets, an independent new competitor. In the countryside ATMs are harder to find. Cash can be got with some cards at some shops. Exchange bureaux (e.g. ''Forex'', recognisable from its bright yellow logo) can be found in the bigger cities and near borders and typically have better rates, longer opening hours and faster service than banks. Note that not all bank offices handle cash at all, and those that do may still not handle currency exchange. Because of widespread electronic banking, routine bill payment and other banking tasks are rarely conducted at a bank office. Banks have scaled down their office network and personal service, so that you might have to queue for that. Finland is a part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which covers EU and EEA, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland. Any chipped credit or debit card issued by a SEPA bank should work, and money can be transferred between banks by giro over the whole SEPA area. Nevertheless, if you're moving into the country, get a Finnish bank account (''pankkitili'', ''bankkonto''), because Finnish banks do not charge fees for giros within Finland if they are submitted online, and bank giro (''pankkisiirto'', ''bankgiro'') is – for all intents and purposes – the only method to pay bills and get salaries paid. You will be issued electronic banking credentials, which can be used to execute most daily banking tasks including giro payments. Many vendors offer "electronic bills" (''e-lasku'', ''e-räkning''), which sends the bill directly to your user account at the bank for approval, and you can also have the bank pay the bill automatically at a specified date, useful for e.g. rent. Banking credentials also serve as identity checks for e.g. insurance or government electronic services. ===Tipping=== As a rule, '''tipping is entirely optional and never necessary''' in Finland and restaurant bills already include service charges. Indeed tipping is almost unheard of outside restaurants with table service and taxi fares; the latter are occasionally rounded up to the next convenient number. Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. Bar patrons may tip the bouncer when leaving for satisfactory service in the establishment in general. Consequently tips are most often pooled. Bars often have a brass tippikello (tip bell) near the counter. Upon receiving a tip, the service person strikes it with the largest denomination of coin given in the tip. Tipping government and municipality personnel for any service will not be accepted, as it could be considered a bribe. ===Costs=== Declared the world's most expensive country in 1990, prices have since abated somewhat but are still steep by most standards, though somewhat cheaper than Norway; Norwegians living near the border often drive into Finland to purchase groceries. Rock-bottom travelling if staying in hostel dorms and self-catering costs at least €25/day and it's safer to assume double that amount. Groceries in Finland cost approximately 20% over the EU average. The cheapest hotels cost about €50 per night (without breakfast) and more regular hotels start from about €80–100. Instead of hotels or hostels, look for holiday cottages, especially when travelling in a group and off-season; you can find a full-equipped cottage for €10–15 per person a night. Camp-sites typically cost €10–20 per tent or caravan, plus about €5/2 per person. Museums and tourist attractions have an entrance fee in the range of €5–25. Using public transport costs a few euros per day and depends on the city. One-way travel between major cities by train or by bus costs €20–100, depending on the distance. Children, by varying definitions, often pay about half price or less (small children free), except at children's attractions. A VAT of 24 % is charged for nearly everything (the main exception being food at 14 %), but by law this must be included in the displayed price. Non-EU residents can get a tax refund for purchases not intended for local use above €40 at participating outlets, just look for the Tax-Free Shopping logo and check how to get the refund. ===Shopping=== [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumbnail|The market square in Turku: flowers and food.]] As you might expect given the general price level, souvenir shopping in Finland isn't exactly cheap. Traditional buys include Finnish ''puukko'' knives and handwoven ''ryijy'' rugs. For any [[Finnish Lapland|Lappish]] handicrafts, look for the "Sámi Duodji" label that certifies it as authentic. Popular foods to try or to bring home to astonish your friends include every conceivable part of a reindeer, lye-soaked ''lutefisk'' (''lipeäkala''), and pine tar (''terva'') syrup. If you can't bring yourself to try terva on your pancakes, then you can also get soap scented with it in nearly any grocery or drug store. There are also candies with tar flavour, the most common being the Leijona Lakritsi candies. Popular brands for modern (or timeless) Finnish design include [http://www.marimekko.fi Marimekko] clothing, [http://www.iittala.fi Iittala] glass, [http://www.arabia.fi Arabia] ceramics (especially their Moomin mugs are a must), [http://www.kalevalakoru.fi Kalevala Koru] jewelry, [http://www.pentik.fi Pentik] interior design and, if you don't mind the shipping costs, [http://www.artek.fi Artek] furniture by renowned architect and designer Alvar Aalto. Kids, and more than a few adults, love [http://www.moomin.fi Moomin] characters, which fill up souvenir store shelves. '''Shopping hours''' are not regulated any more, and depend on the location, size and type of shop: it is best to check their websites for opening hours of the day. The most available are local grocery stores, such as ''Sale'', ''Alepa'' or ''K-Market'', which usually are open 07:00–23:00, in some cases around the clock. Larger shops, shopping centres and department stores are generally open until 20:00 or 21:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For small and speciality shops, normal weekday opening hours are from 9:00 or later to 17:00 or 18:00, but most of them close early on Saturday and are closed entirely on Sundays. Shopping hours in Helsinki are the longest, with some department stores open around the clock. Shopping hours in the countryside and small cities are shorter, although most national chains keep the same hours throughout the country (except for 24 hr operations). During national holidays, almost all stores are closed, although some grocery stores may remain open. Finally, shops may operate longer than usual hours during the Christmas shopping season. Convenience stores like the ubiquitous ''[http://www.rkioski.fi R-Kioski]'' keep quite long hours, but still tend to be closed when you most need them. If in desperate need of basic supplies, fuel station convenience stores (''Shell'', ''Neste'', ''Teboil'', ''ABC!'') are usually open on weekends and until late at night, and especially stores in ABC! stations commonly operate around the clock. Supermarkets in [[Helsinki]]'s ''Asematunneli'', underneath the Central Railway Station, are open until 22:00 every day of the year, except on Christmas Day (25 December). When buying products in '''loose sale''', such as often vegetables and fruits, in supermarkets you should usually put them on an nearby scale and push the button for the code shown adjacent to the price, to get a sticker for the cashier. Lidl is an exception, there the scale is at the cashier and handled by them. For alcohol, see [[#Drink|Drink]] below. Most products need to be imported, and unfortunately this shows in the selection of goods and the pricing. It is not uncommon to see exactly the same product in different shops, at exactly the same price. When buying consumer electronics, one should be aware that the shelf life of products can be rather long, especially if the shop isn't specialised in consumer electronics. There is a risk of buying an overpriced product that has already been discontinued by the manufacturer or replaced with a newer model. While shopkeepers may vehemently deny this to a foreigner, prices in smaller stores are by no means fixed. When buying hobby equipment, it is not uncommon to get 30% discount (hint: find the international price level from a web shop and print it out). In the kinds of shops where such ad hoc discounts are possible, you could at least ask for the price to be rounded down some 5%, or to get some lesser product included. This is not like the bargaining in some other countries – you should mostly ask for the price you hope to get, or just suggest you'd appreciate a reduced price. ==Eat== [[File:Finland SmokedSalmonPlate.JPG|thumb|A typical Finnish meal. Clockwise from bottom: warm smoked salmon, boiled potatoes, cream sauce with chantarelles, lightly pickled cucumbers with dill]] Finnish cuisine is heavily influenced by its neighbours (see [[Nordic cuisine]] and [[Russian cuisine]]), the main staples being '''potatoes''' and '''bread''' with various fish and meat dishes on the side. '''Dairy''' products are also important, with a wide variety of cheeses, and milk a common beverage even for adults. Due to the harsh climate, spices in Finland were historically largely limited to salt and pepper, with lashings of dill in the summer. While traditional Finnish food is famously bland, there was a culinary revolution in the 1990s, with a boom in classy restaurants experimenting with local ingredients, often with excellent results. Contemporary Finnish cuisine includes tastes and influences from all over the world, and the dining scene in larger cities has become quite cosmopolitan. As the ingredients make much of the food, in Finland, the agricultural products might suffer of the cold climate, which requires many of them to be imported or grown with little natural light off season. Yet in summer, many products benefit from the nearly eternal sunlight. The fish, while small in size and rare in occurrence, are tasty. Salmon in shops and on markets in Finland is often imported from Norway. When travelling in the middle of the Finland, there is a rare occasion to purchase freshly caught and prepared fish from one of the thousand lakes. In working days locals typically eat a substantial breakfast, lunch (at a workplace cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, or packed), dinner after work, and a light evening meal before going to bed. If eating the dinner out, it is eaten later and the evening meal skipped. In weekends lunch and dinner are often combined. Full board lodging may include the evening meal, sometimes as a basket to eat at your room or in communal areas. In proper hotels the included breakfast is extensive. In other lodgings, if breakfast is included, it is usually sufficient to keep you going until a late lunch. It at least includes bread with toppings and coffee or tea, often also other fare. In some "B&B"s breakfast isn't included, but must be ordered separately and might be self-service. ===Seafood=== With tens of thousands of lakes and a long coastline, fish is a Finnish staple, and there's a lot more on that menu than just salmon (''lohi''/''lax''). Specialities include: * '''Baltic herring''' (''silakka''/''strömming''), a small, fatty and quite tasty fish available coal roasted (''hiilisilakka''), pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, and in countless other varieties. * '''Gravlax''' (''graavilohi''), a pan-Scandinavian appetiser of raw salted salmon. * '''Smoked salmon''' (''savulohi''/''rökt lax''), not just the cold, thinly sliced, semi-raw kind (which seldom really is smoked nowadays) but also fully cooked warm-smoked salmon. * '''Vendace''' (''muikku''), a delicacy from the lakeland Finland. A small fish served rolled in a mix of breadcrumb flour and salt, and fried in butter till crunchy. They are traditionally served with mashed potatoes, and you will find them sold at most music festivals and open air market events. The local variety of vendace living in the lakes of [[Kuusamo|Koillismaa highlands]] – the ''Kitkan viisas''– enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. Other local fish to look out for include: zander (''kuha''/''gös''), an expensive delicacy, pike (''hauki''/''gädda''), flounder (''kampela''/''flundra'') and perch (''ahven''/''abborre''). If you're in Finland around September–October, keep an eye out for the Herring Fair (''silakkamarkkinat''/''strömmingsmarknad''), celebrated in most larger coastal cities. Other than just fish products there are plenty of other delicacies, handicraft and general market fare for sale in such markets. ===Meat dishes=== [[File:Poronkäristys.jpg|thumb|Reindeer stew (''poronkäristys''), a [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] favourite, served in a potato mash bowl with lingonberries]] [[File:KahvilaSuomi Meatballs.JPG|thumb|Meatballs (''lihapullat''), served with mashed potatoes, creamy roux sauce, salad, and lingonberry jam]] * '''Karelian stew''' or '''Karelian hot pot''' (''karjalanpaisti''), a heavy stew made from large chops of beef and pork (and optionally, lamb), carrots, and onions. Baked for hours and hours and finally served with potatoes this is an iconic dish, which is unfortunately difficult to find unless made for that special occasion. A version made using shortcuts is common at cafeterias. * '''Liver casserole''' (''maksalaatikko''/''leverlåda''), consisting of chopped liver, rice and raisins cooked in an oven. It tastes rather different from what you'd expect — eerily sweet and not liver-y at all. You won't find liver casserole at restaurants, but from any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular convenience foods. * '''Loop sausage''' (''lenkkimakkara''), a large, mildly flavoured, U-shaped sausage; best when grilled and topped with a dab of sweet Finnish mustard (''sinappi''), and beer. * '''Meat balls''' (''lihapullat'', ''lihapyörykät''/''köttbullar'') are as popular and tasty as in the neighbouring Sweden. * '''Reindeer''' (''poro'') dishes aren't part of the everyday Finnish diet, but a tourist staple, easily available in the [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Kuusamo]] regions. Especially famous is the '''sautéed reindeer''' shavings (''poronkäristys''), served with mashed potato and lingonberries. In addition to poronkäristys also an '''air dried reindeer jerky''' (''poron kuivaliha'') is a known delicacy hard to come by. Looking scary it has an intensive and salty taste. Slightly '''smoked reindeer beef cutlets''' are available at all supermarkets though they too are expensive (delicious with rye bread). Both the Lapland reindeer jerky and the Lapland smoked reindeer enjoy the protected designation of origin (PDO) status in the European Union. * '''Swedish hash''' (''pyttipannu'', Swedish: ''pytt i panna''), originally from [[Sweden]]. A hearty dish of chopped potatoes, chopped onions and any meaty leftovers on hand. Fried up in a pan and topped with an egg. Available from many grill kiosks. * '''Makkara'''/'''Korv''', Finnish sausages are affectionately called "the Finnish man's vegetable" since the actual meat content may be rather low. ===Milk products=== [[File:Leipäjuusto.jpg|thumbnail|upright|A quarter of ''leipäjuusto'', the Finnish squeaky cheese.]] Cheese and other milk products are very popular in Finland. Large quantities of [[cheese]] (''juusto''/''ost'') are consumed, much of it locally produced mild to medium matured. Imported cheeses are freely available and local farm cheeses can be sampled and purchased at open air markets (''tori''/''torg'') and year round market halls. A flat, fried "bread-cheese" (''leipäjuusto'') can be eaten cold in a salad or slightly softened and with (cloudberry) jam as a dessert. A baked egg cheese (''munajuusto'') block is a common delicacy made with milk, buttermilk, and egg. The most common and popular varieties are mild hard cheeses like Edam and Emmental, but local specialities include: * '''Aura cheese''' (''aurajuusto''/''auraost''), a local variety of Roquefort blue cheese, also used in soups, sauces; one of the most popular pizza toppings. * '''Breadcheese''' (''leipäjuusto'' or ''juustoleipä'', depending on local dialect), a type of very mild-flavoured grilled curd that squeaks when you eat it, best enjoyed warm with a dab of cloudberry jam. Breadcheese is an Ostrobothnia-Lapland speciality, which is readily available in any grocery store though. * '''Home cheese''' (''kotijuusto''), a white, crumbly mass from which pieces are cut. Commonly available in buffet restaurants, especially during the Christmas season. Fermented dairy products help stabilise the digestion system, so if your system is upset, give them a try: * '''Piimä''' (''surmjölk''), a type of buttermilk beverage, thick and sour and contains naturally healthy lactic acid bacteria; nowadays some are often explicitly added ("AB"). * '''Viili''' (''fil'', ''filbunke''), a type of curd, acts like super-stretchy liquid bubble gum but is similar to plain yoghurt in taste. It is traditionally eaten with cinnamon and sugar on top. Yoghurt (''jugurtti''), often premixed with jam, is commonly eaten. ''Skyr'', a cultured milk product originally from [[Iceland]], has become a popular yogurt substitute. ''Kefir'', a Russian yoghurt drink, is available in many flavours. ===Other dishes=== [[File:Karjalanpiirakka-20060227.jpg|thumb|The Karelian pie (''karjalanpiirakka''), a signature Finnish pastry.]] * '''Pea soup''' (''hernekeitto''/''ärtsoppa'') — usually but not always with ham; vegetarian versions usually with cubed carrot. Traditionally eaten with a dab of mustard and some chopped onion, and served on Thursdays with a piece of pancake as a dessert. Just watch out for the flatulence! The Finnish pea soup is greener by colour and much thicker than its Swedish counterpart. Found in canned version in every single grocery store in Finland (the thick mass in the can will liquefy when heated, but usually about half a can of water is added). * '''Karelian pie''' (''karjalanpiirakka'') — an oval 7 by 10&nbsp;cm baked pastry, traditionally baked with rye flour, containing rice porridge or mashed potato, ideally eaten topped with a mixture of butter and chopped egg (''munavoi''). The ''karjalanpiirakka'' has got the Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG) status in the European Union. As the pastry is extremely popular though, similar pies baked elsewhere are commonly sold as ''riisipiirakka'' ("rice pie") or ''perunapiirakka'' ("potato pie") etc. * '''Porridge''' (''puuro''/''gröt''), usually made from oats (''kaura''), barley (''ohra''), rice (''riisi''), wheat (in this context: ''manna'') or rye (''ruis''), and most often served for breakfast. The oats porridge (''kaurapuuro'') is often cooked with milk in [[Finland Proper]]. Sour rye porridge with lingonberries (''ruis-puolukkapuuro'') is a traditional lunch meal in Finnish schools. ===Bread=== Bread (''leipä''/''bröd'') is served with every meal in Finland, and comes in a vast array of varieties. Different types of '''rye bread''' (''ruisleipä'', ''rågbröd'') are the most popular breads in Finland. It can be up to 100% rye, and traditionally mostly sour-dough bread, ''much'' darker, heavier, and chewier than American-style mixed wheat-rye bread. Most traditional Finnish types of rye bread are unsweetened and thus sour or even bitter, although Swedish-like varieties sweetened with malt are also widely available. Typically Finnish breads include: * ''reikäleipä'' (''hålkaka''), a round, flat rye bread with a hole in the middle. Typical in western Finland. The hole was for drying it on sticks by the ceiling. Ones made just from rye flour, water and salt are still widely available. * ''ruispala'', the most popular type of bread, a modern "unholed", single-serving, pre-cut variant of reikäleipä in a rectangular or oblong shape. * ''hapankorppu'' (''surskorpa''), a dry, crispy, and slightly sour flatbread, occasionally sold overseas as "Finncrisp". * ''näkkileipä'', dried, crispy flatbread, traditionally from rye. Thicker and more foam-like than hapankorppu. * ''ruislimppu'' (''råglimpa''), traditionally made of rye, water, and salt only. ''Limppu'' is a catch-all term for big loaves of fresh bread. * ''perunalimppu'' (''potatislimpa''), rye bread with potato and malt. Quite sweet * ''svartbröd'' (''mustaleipä'') and ''skärgårdslimpa'' (''saaristolaisleipä'') are sweet, firm, and heavy black breads from the Swedish-speaking south-western archipelago (svartbröd especially from Åland). These are made through a complicated process. Originally this type of breads were baked for long fishing and hunting expeditions, and for seafarers. Excellent as a base for eating roe with smetana or as a side with salmon soup. * ''Malaxlimpa'' (''Maalahden limppu''), a somewhat similar archipelago bread from the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coast. * ''piimälimppu'', wheat bread with buttermilk. Usually sweetened * ''rieska'', an unleavened bread made of barley or sometimes mashed potatoes. Like a softer and thicker variant of a tortilla. Eaten fresh. Typical for the Ostrobothnia-Lapland area === Seasonal specialities === {{infobox|Attack of the killer mushrooms|The '''false morel''' (''korvasieni'', ''stenmurkla'') has occasionally been dubbed as the "Finnish fugu", as like the infamous Japanese pufferfish, an improperly prepared false morel dish actually ''can kill you''. Fortunately, the mushroom is easily rendered safe by boiling with the right ceremonies (you should get instructions when you buy it – and do not breathe in the fumes!). Prepared mushrooms can be found in gourmet restaurants and even canned in grocery stores.}} [[File:Runebergintorttu.jpg|thumb|The Runeberg torte]] Around Easter keep an eye out for ''mämmi'' (''memma''), a type of brown sweet '''rye and malt pudding'''. It looks famously unpleasant but actually tastes quite good (best eaten with creamy milk and sugar). A sweet speciality for May Day is ''tippaleipä'' (''struva''), a palm sized '''funnel cake''' traditionally enjoyed with mead. The '''Runeberg torte''' (''Runebergintorttu'', ''Runebergstårta'') is a cylindrical pastry with a patch of jam surrounded by a ring of sugar paste on top. It is a strictly seasonal pastry available only during a few weeks in February, close to the Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg's Day. At the Fat Tuesday lunch restaurants all over the country serve ''pea soup with a pancake and jam'' as a traditional meal, as it is. This is also the season for the ''laskiaispulla''/''fastlagsbulle'', a bun filled with whipped cream and either jam or almond paste (don't serve the wrong version to anybody!); some serve it with hot milk. During the Midsummer celebration in late June it is common to serve the first potatoes of that years' harvest with herring. From the end of July until September it's worthwhile to ask for '''crayfish''' (''rapu''/''kräfta'') menus and prices at better restaurants. It's not cheap, you won't get full from the crayfish alone, and there are many rituals involved, most of which involve large quantities of ice-cold vodka, but it should be tried at least once. Around Christmas, a '''baked Christmas ham''' (''joulukinkku''/''julskinka'') is the traditional star of the dinner table, with a constellation of casseroles around it. Some restaurants serve Christmas buffets for some days before the holiday. During the winter months, '''''blini'''''s are often available in restaurants. These are small, soft, pancakes of Russian origin, eaten with fish roe, sour cream and onion. Another popular Russian delicacy is '''paskha''' (''pasha''), a sweet but sour-ish quark-based dessert, easy to find in grocery stores during Easter. === Regional specialities === There are also regional specialities, including: * [[Savonia]]'s ''kalakukko'' — a bread-like rye pie filled with small whole fish (often vendace). The pie is baked slow and low so that even the fish bones become soft and edible. ''Kalakukko'' has got the traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) status in the European union. * [[Tampere]]'s ''black sausage'' (''mustamakkara'') — a blood sausage canonically served with lingonberry jam and a pint of cold milk. Grill kiosks (see below) also like to put their local spin on things, ranging from [[Lappeenranta]]'s ''vety'' and ''atomi'' ("hydrogen" and "atom"), meat pies with ham and fried eggs inside, to [[Lahti]]'s spectacularly unappetising ''lihamuki'' ("meat mug"), a disposable soda cup filled with the cheapest grade of kebab meat, your choice of sauce, and nothing else. ===Desserts=== [[File:Pullia.jpg|thumb|An assortment of ''pulla'' straight from the oven]] For dessert or just as a snack, '''Finnish pastries''' abound and are often taken with coffee (see [[#Drink|Drink]]) after a meal. Look for '''cardamom coffee bread''' (''pulla''/''bulla''), a wide variety of '''tarts''' (''torttu''), and '''donuts'''. Traditional Finnish deep-fried doughnuts, which are commonly available at cafés, come in two varieties: ''munkki'', which is a deep-fried bun, and ''munkkipossu'', which is flat and roughly rectangular; both contain sweet jam. A slice of giant oven pancake (''(uuni)pannukakku'') is a common accompaniment to pea soup on Thursdays. In summer, a wide range of fresh '''berries''' are available, including the delectable but expensive '''cloudberry''' (Finnish: ''lakka''/''hilla''/''muurain''/''valokki'', depending on location; Swedish:''hjortron'', Sámi: ''luomi''), and a number of wild berry products are available throughout the year as jam (''hillo''/''sylt''), soup (''keitto''/''soppa''), candy (''makeinen''/''godis''), and a type of a gooey, clear pudding known as ''kiisseli'' (''kräm''). [[File:Salmiak alphabets.jpg|thumbnail|Usually there is a wide selection of ''salmiakki'' candies in kiosks and markets.]] Finnish chocolate is also rather good, with '''[https://www.fazer.fi Fazer]''' products including their iconic '''Sininen''' ("Blue") bar and '''Geisha''' candies exported around the world. A Finnish speciality is the wide use of '''licorice''' (''lakritsi''/''lakrits''). The Finns are particularly craving for the strong '''salty liquorice''' (''salmiakki''/''salmiak'') which gets its unique (and acquired, be warned) taste from ammonium chloride. After a meal it's common to chomp '''chewing gum''' (''purukumi''/''tuggummi'') including xylitol, which is good for dental health. [http://www.jenkki.fi Jenkki] is a popular domestic brand. Many flavours are available. ===Places to eat=== [[File:Savonlinna Liekkilohi Buffet.JPG|thumb|Cold fish buffet at Liekkilohi, [[Savonlinna]]]] Finns tend to eat out only on special occasions, and restaurant prices are correspondingly expensive. The one exception is '''lunchtime''', when thanks to a government-sponsored lunch coupon system company cafeterias and nearly every restaurant in town offers set lunches (''lounas''/''lunch'') for the corresponding prices (around €9–10), usually consisting of a main course, salad bar, bread table and a drink. Cafés might offer a simpler meal with salad, soup, bread and coffee. University cafeterias, many of which are open to all, are particularly good value with meals in the €5–7 range (€2–4 for students with Finnish student ID). There are also public cafeterias in office areas that are open only during lunch hours on working days. While not particularly stylish and sometimes hard to find, those usually offer high-quality buffet lunch at a reasonable price. Any lunch eatery will have these offers M–F 11:00–14:00, while some have them e.g. 10:30–15:00, very few until dinner time, and very few in weekends. There are some websites which list lunch offers for the day for several restaurants of a particular city, for example [https://www.lounasmenu.fi Lounasmenu]. You can find many of them by searching with the word ''lounaslistat'' (lunch lists). For dinner, you'll be limited to generic fast food (pizza, hamburgers, kebabs and such) in the €5–10 range, or you'll often have to splurge over €20 for a meal in a "nice" restaurant. For eating on the move, look for '''grill''' kiosks (''grilli''), which serve sausages, hamburgers and other portable if not terribly health-conscious fare late into the night at reasonable prices. In addition to the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, look for '''meat pies''' (''lihapiirakka''/''köttpirog''), akin to a giant savoury doughnut stuffed with minced meat and your choice of sausage, fried eggs and condiments. '''[http://www.hesburger.fi Hesburger]''' is the local fast-food equivalent of McDonald's, with a similar menu. Also most international fast food chains are present. The grills and hamburger chains may offer "Finnish" interpretations of some dishes, such as reindeer burgers in Lapland, or substituting sandwich buns with a sour-rye bun on request. Also pizzas are sometimes offered with similar twists. The Finnish word for buffet is ''seisova pöytä'' ("standing table"), and while increasingly used to refer to budget all-you-can-eat restaurants, the traditional meaning is akin to Sweden's ''smörgåsbord'': a good-sized selection of sandwiches, fish, meats and pastries. It's traditionally eaten in three rounds: first the fish, then the cold meats, and finally warm dishes &mdash; and it's usually the first that is the star of the show. Though expensive and not very common in a restaurant setting, if you are fortunate enough to be formally invited to a Finn's home, they might have prepared a spread for their guests, along with plenty of coffee. Breakfast at better hotels is also along these lines and it's easy to eat enough to cover lunch as well! If you're really on a budget, you can save a considerable amount of money by '''self-catering'''. Ready-to-eat casseroles and other basic fare that can be quickly prepared in a microwave can be bought for a few euros in any supermarket. Note that you're usually expected to weigh and label any fruits or vegetables yourself (bag it, place it on the scale and press the numbered button; the correct number can be found from the price sign), and green signs mean possibly tastier but certainly more expensive organic (''luomu''/''ekologisk'') produce. Many shops tag produce at or near the "best before" date for a discount of 30% or so, often doubled in the late evening. At restaurants, despite the high prices, portions tend to be quite small, at least when compared to [[USA]] and [[Canada]], and even many [[Europe]]an countries. Finns are used to eating a substantial breakfast (included in the price of hotels and some other lodgings) and lunch, so the dinner doesn't need to be very heavy, and can be two- or single-course. Dinner is eaten rather early, sometimes as early as 16:00, but usually at 17:00 or 18:00. Most restaurants try to cater also to families with '''children''', some making a greater effort than others. There is often a children's menu, typically meatballs, chicken nuggets and simple pastas, although some offer the option of a child size portion from the normal menu to a reduced price. In '''small towns''', you might want to check accommodations and fuel stations. Any proper hotel has a restaurant of some sort, and also places such as marinas may be focal points for locals going out. Some accommodations in the countryside have catering, workplace getaways and family celebrations as their main business, and if they offer food, the meal can be a pleasant experience, often different from the standard restaurant fare. Other countryside cafés often go on the burger/schnitzel line. ===Dietary restrictions=== Traditional Finnish cuisine relies heavily on meat and fish, but '''[[Vegetarians|vegetarianism]]''' (''kasvissyönti''/''vegetarianism'') is increasingly popular and well-understood, and will rarely pose a problem for travellers. Practically all restaurants offer vegetarian options, often marked with a "V" on menus. Take note that egg (''kananmuna'' or ''muna''/''ägg'') is found in many prepared foods, ready meals and baked goods, so vegan meals are not common outside selected restaurants, but the selection of raw ingredients, speciality grains and health foods is adequate for preparing your own. Likewise gelatine (''liivate'') in yoghurt, jellies and sweets is common. Both will always be indicated on labels. Two ailments most commonly found among Finns themselves are '''lactose intolerance''' (''laktoosi-intoleranssi'', inability to digest the milk sugar lactose) and '''coeliac disease''' (''keliakia''/''celiaki'', inability to digest gluten). In restaurants, lactose-free selections are often tagged "L". Low-lactose products are sometimes called "Hyla" or marked with "VL". (Notice that low-lactose VL has nothing to do with vegetarian V.) The gluten-free options are marked with "G". However, hydrolysed lactose (EILA, or HYLA brand) milk or lactose-free milk drink for the lactose intolerant is widely available, which also means that a lactose-free dish is not necessarily milk-free. Allergies are quite common among Finnish people, too, so restaurant workers are usually quite knowledgeable on what goes into each dish and often it is possible to get the dish without certain ingredients if specified. Kosher and halal food are rare in Finland and generally not available outside very limited speciality shops and restaurants catering to the tiny Jewish and Islamic communities. Watch out for minced meat dishes like meatballs, which very commonly use a mix of beef and pork. The [http://www.jchelsinki.fi Jewish Community of Helsinki] runs a small [[kosher]] deli in [[Helsinki]]. A range of ingredients that have more common allergies and dietary restrictions associated with them may be printed in '''bold''' text in the list of ingredients (''ainekset'' or ''ainesosat''/''ingredienser'') on all packaged goods, at restaurants and markets you will have to ask. A problem when self-catering is that lots of products contain ''traces of'' allergens (e.g. most chocolate will have traces of nuts, most oats traces of gluten etc.), which means you might have to buy expensive food items specifically for those with your diet. The Swedish version of the list may be easier for an English-speaker, but check the names of foodstuff you want to avoid. ==Drink== Thanks to its thousands of lakes, Finland has plenty of water supplies and '''tap water''' is always potable – except on trains and the like, where this is clearly indicated. In fact, never buy bottled water if you can get tap water! The usual soft drinks and juices are widely available, but there is also a wide array of '''berry juices''' (''marjamehu''), especially in summer, as well as '''Pommac''', an unusual soda made from (according to the label) "mixed fruits", which you'll either love or hate. Juice from many berries is to be mixed with water, also when not bought as concentrate; sugar is often already added. Note the difference between ''mehu'' (''juice'') and ''mehujuoma'' (''saftdryck''), where the latter may have only traces of the nominal ingredient. ===Coffee and tea=== [[File:Helsinki CafeAalto 01.jpg|thumb|Café in Helsinki]] Finns are the world's heaviest '''coffee''' (''kahvi''/''kaffe'') drinkers, averaging 3–4 cups per day. Most Finns drink it strong and black, but sugar and milk for coffee are always available and variants such as espresso and cappuccino are becoming all the more common especially in the bigger cities. All the biggest towns have had French-style fancy cafés for quite some time and modern competitors, like Wayne's, Robert's Coffee or Espresso House, are springing up in the mix. Most cafés close early. For a quick caffeine fix, you can just pop into any convenience store, which will pour you a cuppa for €2 or so. Tea hasn't quite caught on in quite the same way, although finding hot water and a bag of Lipton Yellow Label won't be a problem. For brewed tea, check out some of the finer cafés or tea rooms in the city centres. Finnish coffee, however, is prepared usually using filters ("sumppi"), producing rather mild substance. Finding a strong high pressure espresso might be an issue somewhere, but tasting the smooth flavour of mocca blend is something to try about. Discussing the preparation mechanics of coffee with Finns is not such a bad idea, generally they are open for new ideas and tastes. The more traditional option for the filtered coffee in Finland is the Eastern style "mud coffee". In that preparation the grounded coffee beans are boiled in a large pot. Before serving, the grounded coffee is let to calm down, before serving the smooth flavoured coffee on the top. Today, one might not be able to find this kind of "''pannukahvi''" in finer cafés (in big cities), but they are largely available pretty much anywhere else. You can even purchase special grounded coffee in most of the supermarkets for that purpose (it is not that fine-grounded like normal filter coffee let alone like espresso). It is specially tasty with cream, rather than milk. ===Dairy=== In Finland it is quite common for people of all ages to drink '''milk''' (''maito'', ''mjölk'') as an accompaniment to food. It is absolutely normal to see businessmen having a lunch and drinking milk. Another popular option is ''piimä'' (buttermilk, Swedish: ''surmjölk''). ===Alcohol=== '''[[Alcohol]]''' is very expensive in Finland compared to most countries (though not to its Nordic neighbours [[Sweden]] and [[Norway]]), although low-cost [[Estonia]]'s entry to the EU forced the government to cut alcohol taxes a little. Still, a single beer will cost you closer to €5–6 in any bar or pub, or over €1 in a supermarket. While beer and cider are available in any supermarket or convenience store – but not after 21:00 and not before 09:00 – the state monopoly '''[http://www.alko.fi Alko]''' is your sole choice for wine or anything stronger. The ''legal drinking age'' is 18 for milder drinks, while to buy or carry spirits you need to be 20. Providing alcohol to somebody underage is a crime (this includes parents letting their children have a taste, and many do comply). Bars and restaurants are allowed to serve all alcohols to customers over 18 within their premises. ID is usually requested from all young-looking clients (nowadays all looking to be under 30). The age limit of 18 applies also to entering nightclubs and other premises where serving alcohol is central, and many of them maintain higher age requirements of their own (sometimes flexible, such as at quiet times or towards customers seen as attractive). Despite the unusually high cost of booze, Finnish people are well known to drink heavily at parties. There are also those mostly abstaining, although this is not popular in some companies, unless you have a reason, among which pregnancy and driving are universally accepted. In the 2000s, teetotalling has become more common among the youth. Especially many Swedish-speaking share the Swedish culture of drinking songs. While Finnish people tend to stick to individual bills in the bar, when you get with them into the summer cottage, things usually turn the other way around and everyone enjoys together what there is on the table. The national drink is ''not'' Finlandia Vodka, a brand directed to foreigners, but '''[https://www.kossu.org/eng/spirit/ Koskenkorva viina]''' (or just ''Kossu'' in common speech). Kossu has 38% ABV while Finlandia has 40%, and Kossu also has a small amount of added sugar, which makes the two drinks taste somewhat different. There are also many other vodkas (''viina'') on the market, most of which taste pretty much the same. As a rule of thumb: products with word ''vodka'' in their name are completely without added sugar while products called ''viina'' have some. A once very popular Finnish speciality is ''Salmiakki Koskenkorva''. Nowadays there are several brands, so people tend to say just '''Salmari'''. It is prepared by mixing in salty licorice, whose taste masks the alcohol behind it fearfully well. There are several brands for salmari available. Add in some Fisherman's Friend menthol cough drops to get Fisu ("Fish") shots, which are even more lethal. In-the-know hipsters opt for ''Pantteri'' ("Panther"), which is half and half Salmari and Fisu. Other famous classics are '''Jaloviina''' (''Jallu'' in everyday speech), a mixture of vodka and brandy, popular especially among university students, and '''Tervasnapsi''' ("tar schnapps") with a distinctive smoky aroma. Both Salmari and Tervasnapsi are strongly acquired tastes and the Finns enjoy seeing how foreigners react to them. '''Marskin Ryyppy''' is a spiced vodka which was the favourite schnapps of the marshal and president of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim. Marskin Ryyppy should be served ice cold in a glass which is poured as full as ever possible. Spilling the schnapps is, of course, forbidden. '''Beer''' (''olut'' or more softly ''kalja''; Swedish: ''öl'') is very popular. Finnish beers used to be nearly identical mild lagers, but import and the microbrewery trend has forced also the big players to experiment with different types. Big brands are ''Lapin Kulta'', ''Karjala'', ''Olvi'', ''Koff'' and ''Karhu''. Pay attention to the label when buying: beers branded "I" are inexpensive due to their low alcohol content (and thus: low tax), while "III" and "IV" are stronger and more expensive. The Finnish standard is "III beer" with 4.5–4.7% ABV. In grocery stores you will not find any drinks with more than 5.5% alcohol. You may also encounter kvass or '''''kotikalja''''' (literally "home beer"), a dark brown beer-like but very low-alcohol beverage. Kotikalja is popular especially at Christmas time but may be served around the year (cf the Swedish ''julmust'' and ''svagdricka''). Imported beers are available in bigger grocery stores, most pubs and bars, and Czech beers in particular are popular and only slightly more expensive than local ones. Some microbreweries (Laitila, Stadin panimo, Nokian panimo etc.) are gaining foothold with their domestic dark lagers, wheat beers and ales. '''''Sahti''''' is type of unfiltered, usually strong, top-fermented beer. Traditionally it is brewed without hops but is flavoured with juniper instead. Commercially available sahti is usually around 8% ABV and therefore available in Alko stores only. Sahti is often considered as an acquired taste. Some villages in Häme and Satakunta provinces have prominent sahti-tradition. [[File:The Finnish Long Drink captured in Montauk, NY.jpg|thumb|upright|Long drink (''lonkero'')]] A modern development (from the 1980s?) is '''ciders''' (''siideri'', Swedish: ''cider''). Most of these are artificially flavoured sweet concoctions which are quite different from the English or French kinds, although the more authentic varieties are gaining market share. The ever-popular '''gin long drink''' or ''lonkero'' ("tentacle"), a pre-bottled mix of gin and grapefruit soda, tastes better than it sounds and has the additional useful property of glowing under ultraviolet light. At up to 610 kcal/litre it also allows to skip dinner, leaving more time for drinking. During the winter, do not miss '''glögi''' (Swedish: ''glögg''), a type of spiced mulled wine most often served with almonds and raisins. Although it was originally made of old wine the bottled stuff in grocery stores is usually alcohol free and Finns will very often mix in some wine or spirits. In restaurants, glögi is served either alcohol-free, or with 4 cl vodka added. Fresh, hot glögi can, for example, be found at the Christmas markets and somewhat every bar and restaurant during the season. Finnish '''wines''' are made of cultivated or natural berries instead of grapes. The ones made of blackcurrant form a fruity alternative for grape wines. ''Elysee No 1'' is a fairly popular sparkling wine made of white currant. Alko stores (especially some of them) have quite an impressive selection of foreign wines, and these are much more commonly drunk than their few domestic rivals. Due to Alko's volumes and to taxes being on the alcohol content, the premium wines are actually quite cheap i Finland. The largest selection is in the range €10–15/bottle. Quite a few unusual liquors (''likööri'') made from berries are available, although they're uniformly very sweet and usually served with dessert. Cloudberry liquor (''lakkalikööri'') is worth a shot even if you don't like the berries fresh. Home-made spirits ('''pontikka''', Swedish: ''hembränt''): you have been warned! More common in rural areas. It is illegal and frequently distilled on modified water purification plants – which are subject to import control laws nowadays – anecdotal evidence suggests that those are occasionally played as a prank on unsuspecting foreigners. Politely decline the offer, ''especially'' if still sober. '''Kilju''' refers to sugar wine, a fermented mix of sugar and water with an ABV comparable to fortified wine (15–17%). Manufacturing this for one's own use is legal (as is "homewine", basically the same thing but with fruits or berries added), selling isn't. Finally, there is traditional beverage worth looking for: the '''mead''' (''sima'', Swedish: ''mjöd''). Sima is an age-old wine-like sweet brew nowadays usually made from brown sugar, lemon and yeast and consumed particularly around Mayday (''Vappu''). If you are lucky you might encounter some varieties of sima such as one spiced with meadow-sweet. Try them! ==Sleep== [[File:Inari - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Camping in Lapland]] Accommodation in Finland is expensive, with typical hotel rooms about €100/night or more. Many large '''hotels''' are cheaper during the weekends and in summer. Foreign hotel chains are rare outside the capital; most of the hotels are run either by locals or by some domestic brand. So do not expect to accumulate your points when staying anywhere but in major cities. More or less national hotel chains include [http://www.scandichotels.fi Scandic], [http://www.finlandiahotels.fi Finlandia] and [http://www.sokoshotels.fi Sokos]. The [http://www.omenahotels.com Omena] chain offers self-service hotels, where you book online and get a keycode for your room, with no check-in of any kind needed (and little service available). If you insist on a five-star hotel, the rating is up to the individual hotelier. When searching for budget options – and outside cities – check whether breakfast and linen are included, they are in regular hotels, but not in many budget options. Extras, such as sauna, are sometimes included also in cheap prices, and virtually all accommodations (except remote cottages) nowadays have free Wi-Fi. '''[[Bed and breakfasts|Bed and breakfast]]''' is not well-known in Finland. In the countryside there are lodgings that are similar, or use the term, but neither does guarantee any specifics. They are often nice, and might be your only option, but check what to expect, such as whether breakfast is included or you are supposed to self-cater. Some B&Bs border to [[agritourism]]. Some offer dinner on advance request. One of the few ways to not spend too much is to stay in '''[[hostels|youth hostels]]''' (''retkeilymaja''/''vandrarhem'' or ''hostelli''), as the [https://www.hihostels.com/destinations/fi/hostels Hostelling International] has a fairly comprehensive network in the cities, and a dorm bed usually costs less than €20 per night. Many hostels also have private rooms for as little as €30, which are a great deal if you want a little extra privacy. There are also '''[[camping|camping grounds]]''' all around the country. Typical prices are €10–20 per tent or caravan + €4–6/€2 per person, although there are some more expensive locations. A discount card may be worthwhile. Night temperatures are seldom an issue in season (typically 5–15°C, although freezing temperatures are possible also in midsummer, at least in Lapland). Most campsites are closed off season, unless they have cottages adequate for winter use. An even cheaper option is to take advantage of Finland's [[right to access]], or "Every Man's Right" (''jokamiehenoikeus''/''allemansrätten''), which allows '''[[wild camping]]'''. Keep out of sight, don't disturb wildlife, stay for at most two nights, make no campfires and [[Leave-no-trace camping|leave no trace]]. A berry picker finding you is no issue, but they shouldn't have been alarmed by noise, and your campsite should be tidy. In [[Åland]] the right to access is somewhat more limited than on the mainland. Note that making an open fire always requires landowner's permission and is never allowed during [[Wildfires|wildfire]] warnings, which are common in summer. Also, near cities wild camping isn't expected, other than along hiking routes (where there may be designated free sites). Going for multi-day hikes in the north, there are usually free Spartan "open wilderness huts" (''autiotupa''), see below. Virtually every lodging in Finland includes a [[sauna]] for guests — don't miss it! Check operating hours though, as they're often only heated in the evenings and there may be separate shifts of men and women. In hotels there is often a free "morning sauna", while sauna in the evening may have to be booked and paid. ===Cabins=== {{seealso|Vacation rentals|Second homes}} [[File:Vuokramokki Skitunas.jpg|thumb|Larger cottage at a sea shore]] [[File:Kalliojärvi holiday village in winter, Isokyrö, Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Cottages in a holiday village.]] For a taste of the Finnish countryside, an excellent option is to stay at a '''cottage''' or '''cabin''' (Finnish: ''mökki''; Swedish: ''stuga'', Ostrobothnia: ''villa''), thousands of which dot the lake and sea shores. These are generally best in summer (and many are closed in winter), but there are also many cottages around Lapland's ski resorts. In fact, at some localities hiring a cabin is not just the cheapest but perhaps the only option. Usually, cottages are clean and nice, but as the Finns themselves are mostly fairly happy with minimal services, there may be confusingly few available. When making the reservation, check carefully what will be included or otherwise provided. Cleaning after the stay is usually required, sometimes available for a fee. Linen likewise not included but sometimes available. While all but the most basic cottages will have electricity, it is very common for them to lack running water! Also, the cottage might have a shared toilet, either a standard one in a service building or an outhouse dry toilet. You are probably expected to use a shared shower or a [[sauna]] for cleaning yourself. Saunas at cottages are often heated with wood; you should probably ask for instructions unless the hosts take care of heating and drying. At campsites and in "cottage villages" the sauna is usually heated daily or weekly, with separate shifts for men and women, and an opportunity to book it for yourselves at other times. Some cottages may have their own saunas, and any cottage not at a campsite or in a "cottage village" will. Into the 1990s most cottages for rent were cottages built for private use, and although facilities were very basic, they were fairly roomy. Some of these are former farm houses, with kitchen serving as living room (perhaps also with beds), a bedroom, and possibly other rooms. Other ones were built as cottages, with combined kitchen and living room plus one or two minimal bedrooms being fairly common. Small outhouses built as guest rooms for summer use are also quite common. As these houses and cottages were built for private use in the countryside, by a single family, they are often off the beaten path, and the host may live at a distance, visiting only as needed. In later years private cottages have got increasingly good facilities, with electricity and running water ubiquitous in new and installed in many older ones (although many Finns like going back to basics, and refuse any of this). These may be available for rent when not in use by the owners. On the other hand many cottages are built for paying guests, and these are often minimal – 6 m² for two persons is not uncommon – unless targeted at the luxury market. Usually these cottages are arranged in groups to ease administration and service, sometimes with just enough spacing to provide privacy, sometimes in a row near the parking and the shared facilities. There may be a few cottages a bit farther, perhaps built earlier, for those who want more space and privacy. Shared facilities typically include kitchen (often with a minimal kitchenette in the cabin), water toilet, showers, sauna, and perhaps a café and kiosk. There may be a rowing boat, some kind of playground and similar activity infrastructure. Most have some kind of jetty or beach for swimming and cooling down after sauna sessions. Some are a focal point also for locals, perhaps with a bar and live music on Saturday nights. Cottages for use in winter and shoulder season are larger, as thermal insulation and heating get relatively more economic by size, and indoor facilities are more important in autumn and winter. They may be the old kind (see above), or built at skiing resorts or as base for fishing or hunting. Some are former wilderness huts (for use by the public or the border guard), remote enough that their maintenance for public use was deemed uneconomical. All these cottages are of course available also in summer. Prices vary widely based on facilities, location, season and random factors: simple cottages with beds and cooking facilities can go for as little as €20/night, although €40–80 is more typical. There are also expensive big and even fairly luxurious ones costing several hundred euros per night. The price at winter resorts may more than double when there is a winter holiday season in schools. Not all cottages are available for a single night, sometimes you need to stay at least two nights or a week. Renting a car or bike might be necessary since there might be no facilities (shops, restaurants, etc.) within walking distance (buses do not run too often in rural Finland). Decide whether you want to get a cottage far from people, close to an ordinary village, at a "cottage village" or some compromise. The largest cottage rental services are '''[https://www.lomarengas.fi/en Lomarengas]''' and '''[https://www.nettimokki.com/en Nettimökki]''', both of which have English interfaces. Cottages at campsites, in "cottage villages" and by a tourist business are often booked through their own website. In national parks, wilderness areas, and by popular hiking routes, the Finnish Forest Administration (''Metsähallitus''/''Forststyrelsen'') maintains '''wilderness huts''', especially in the north, most of them open and free to use for a day or two without fees by anybody coming independently by foot or ski (self-service, some serviced only biennially). Latecomers have an indisputable right to stay in the open huts, so if coming early you might want to put up your tent. There are also locked huts with reservable beds. These are all very Spartan, see [[Finnish National Parks#Sleep]] and [[Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep]] for what to expect. ==Learn== Finland's universities are generally well-regarded and offer many exchange programmes. Although Finland is not one of the big study destinations, in relation to the local population there are quite some international students at most universities. Exchange programs are often in English, as are some advanced courses. While other lectures are usually conducted in Finnish (or Swedish as in Åbo Akademi or Novia), most advanced text books are in English. It is often possible to complete all courses through assignments and exams in English. Universities also offer the option to study Finnish (or Swedish) at various levels. There are no tuition fees for regular degree students, including foreign degree students studying in Finnish or Swedish and exchange students, but [http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/tuition_fees/tuition_fees_2017 tuition fees] (in the range €8,000–15,000/year in 2019) were introduced in autumn 2017 for new non-EU/EEA students studying in English for a bachelor's or master's degree. A system with scholarships was also set up. There are usually quite a lot of activities for students from abroad, arranged by the student unions and exchange student associations, including social activities and excursions to other parts of the country or other interesting destinations (Lapland, Tallinn, Stockholm and Saint Petersburg being typical), in additions to all the activities for students in general. The Finnish higher education system follows the German model, which means there are two kinds of universities: academic (''yliopisto''/''universitet'') and vocational (''ammattikorkeakoulu''/''yrkeshögskola'', abbreviated ''AMK'' in Finnish; many of these were formerly known as polytechnics). ''Yliopisto'' students are expected to graduate with a master's degree. The university bachelor's degree is mainly meant as an intermediate step and isn't very useful for much else. For foreigners, there are some master's programs in English. AMK students are expected to graduate as bachelors and enter the workforce directly. An AMK bachelor does not directly qualify for academic master's programs; if accepted, about a year's worth of additional bridging studies are needed. A reasonable monthly budget (including dorm housing) would be €700–1,000. Student union membership at around €100/year is obligatory for undergraduate studies. Getting housing is the responsibility of the student and housing is scarce when students arrive in autumn (from July, when first-year students get to know they are accepted); there are waiting lists and some years emergency housing in shared rooms. There may be quotas for exchange students, and all people from out of town are often prioritised in the queues. Many exchange programs fully or partly subsidise accommodation in student dorms. Student housing is usually in locations owned by the student unions either directly or through foundations, and costs from about €250–400/month in a room with shared kitchen and bathroom to about €500–700/month for independent one-room apartments (also larger apartments are available, primarily for families). Rents on the private market vary depending on location such that in Greater Helsinki and particularly Helsinki proper prices may easily be two times that of cheaper locations or student housing. A couple of friends sharing a bigger apartment is quite common, but check how to write the contract to avoid pitfalls. If you are (counted as) a cohabiting couple, your partner's incomes will be taken into account in possible living grants, and in some configurations you may become responsible for unpaid rents etc. Basic health care for students is arranged by a foundation owned by the student unions. From 2021 also AMK students have access, and the yearly fee is paid to Kela/Fpa instead of being included in the student union membership fee. The service is comparable to that at municipal health care centers, but also basic dentistry is included. Check details. EU/EEA citizens can simply enter the country and register as a student after arrival (if accepted to some programme), while students from elsewhere will need to arrange their residence permit beforehand. [http://www.cimo.fi CIMO] (Centre for International Mobility) administers exchange programs and can arrange scholarships and traineeships in Finland, while the [http://www.edu.fi Finnish National Board of Education] offers basic information about study opportunities. ==Work== [[File:Kuopio from Puijo.JPG|thumbnail|Kuopio, the largest city in Eastern Finland]] Finnish unionisation rate is high (70%), salaries are reasonably good even for simple jobs and employment laws are strict, but on the flipside, actually getting a job can be difficult – and living, and especially housing in the capital region, is expensive. There is little informal work to be found and some classes of jobs require at least a remedial level of Finnish ''and'' Swedish (although foreigners may be exempted from the requirement). Citizens of the European Union, the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can work freely in Finland, but acquiring a work permit from other countries means doing battle with the infamous [http://www.migri.fi/frontpage Finnish Immigration Service] (''Maahanmuuttovirasto''). Generally, to get a work permit there needs to be a shortage of people in your profession. Students permitted to study full-time in Finland ''are'' allowed work part-time (up to 25 h/week, as long as they are able to succeed in their studies) or even full-time during holiday periods. Finland is known for the low intake of immigrants, compared to neighbouring countries. Still there are communities of foreigners from many countries in most university towns and in some more rural municipalities. In some trades professionals from abroad are quite common. For jobs, you might want to check out the [http://www.mol.fi Ministry of Labour]. Most of the posted jobs are described in Finnish so you may need some help in translation, but some jobs are in English. Publicly posted positions are usually highly competitive, and usually require both a degree or a professional qualification and specific work experience. Thus, informal channels or assistance from an experienced local are valuable. Directly contacting possible employers can turn up jobs not published anywhere. Seasonal work at resorts is often available, if you have the right attitude and skills, and make the contact early enough. As locals generally speak good English, a position [[teaching English]] generally requires special qualifications; foreigners are not recruited for basic teaching, but in some scenarios. Most positions for foreigners are in private language schools for children and students, on adult ESP courses, in preschools and in a few international schools. For teacher's jobs in ordinary schools you need a locally recognised teacher's exam. The pupils are usually motivated. A public school teacher's salary is €2,600–4,300/month (including summer holiday, but temporary teachers may not get that). In comprehensive school expect about 20 hr/week in class and about the same of preparation and other related work, with overtime in class paid for, overtime for the rest usually not. As a foreign visitor you are unlikely to get a full time job, so an average of €1200–2000/month may be realistic. This can include private lessons for €10–30/hr. A rapidly growing trend in Finland, especially for the younger generation, is to work for placement agencies. Although there has been a massive surge of public companies going private in the last ten years, this trend seems to be fuelled by the increased demand for more flexible work schedules as well as the freedom to work seasonally or sporadically. Due to the nature of these types of agencies as well as the types of work they provide, it is common for them to hire non-Finns. Some agencies include Adecco, Staff Point, Manpower, Aaltovoima and Biisoni. For '''summer jobs''', such as trainee positions for university students and summer jobs at hotels and cafés, the search begins very early, around January, and application periods end in late March. Last-minute positions opening in May are very few and quickly taken. For '''Nordic youth''' (18–28/30) – or other EU/EEA citizens who know Swedish, Norwegian or Danish – there is the [http://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb]. Focusing on summer jobs as cultural exchange, it now offers also some other positions. If you are invited to a '''job interview''', remember that modesty is a virtue in Finland. Finns appreciate facts and directness, so stay on topic and be truthful. Exaggeration and bragging is usually associated with lying. You can check expected salaries with the union for your field; they usually have defined minimum wages – there is no national minimum wage except for these. Salaries range from €1,200 to €6,500 per month (2010) for most full-time jobs, the median being about €3,500. Fees for mandatory insurance, social security and pensions are shared between employer and employee and cannot be selected or managed by the employee (there may also be voluntary negotiable benefits). One category of informal work is '''berry picking''', either on a farm or picking wild berries. To get such a job you mostly have to convince the employer you are going to work hard, harder than most Finns are willing to. Picking wild berries and selling them is exempted from tax and you are free to do the business yourself (like the locals), but you would probably do so only if wanting a fun way to get pocket money. If coming for the income you will have somebody arrange everything (including accommodation and transport) and you will be independent only formally (taking the economic risk: no wage, just somebody buying the berries; you might be able to prove a de facto employment, but only with a good lawyer). Working on a farm you will be formally employed: still low-paid piece work, but employment law applies. You should always ask for a written '''employment contract'''. It is not compulsory, but no serious employer should object to giving you one; as somebody less acquainted to the Finnish job market you are more likely to get in contact with those not playing by the rules. Cash payment is usually not possible (too much trouble for the employer), so you will need a Finnish bank account. Unfortunately the willingness of different banks to issue them to foreigners varies. You may also need a Finnish social security number (''henkilötunnus'') from the local ''maistraatti'' (register office); see [https://dvv.fi/en/foreigner-registration the register office website] for information. For construction sites, a tax number is needed; see Tax Administration's [https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/individual_tax_numbers/ information on tax numbers]. ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Finland| Crime/violence: '''Low'''<br> <small>Most violence is alcohol-related and/or domestic – walking in the street is usually safe even in the night</small><br> Authorities/corruption: '''Low'''<br> <small>The police are generally courteous and speak some (or good) English. They don't take bribes.</small><br> Transportation: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Icy roads and pavements in the winter, moose and other animals occasionally crossing the roads</small><br> Health: '''Low'''<br> <small>Tick and mosquito bites</small><br> Nature: '''Low''' to '''Moderate'''<br> <small>Blizzards in the winter, getting lost when hiking in the forests</small> }} {{cautionbox|Although Finland borders to Russia and is sympathetic to Ukraine, there is '''{{nowrap|no threat}}''' towards Finland, and should not be towards '''Russians''' in Finland. Most people understand that the war is not the fault of the Russian people, but of the regime. Still, you might want to avoid speaking Russian where people may be drunk and aggressive. |lastedit=2022-03-07 }} ===Crime=== Finland enjoys a comparatively low crime rate and is, generally, a very safe place to travel. Parents often leave their sleeping babies in a baby carriage on the street while visiting a shop, and in the countryside cars and house doors are often left unlocked. There are no no-go neighbourhoods even in the night. Use '''common sense at night''', particularly on Friday and Saturday when the youth of Finland hit the streets to get drunk and in some unfortunate cases look for trouble. Don't leave valuables or your drink unguarded at night clubs. '''Racism''' is generally a minor concern for tourists, especially in the cosmopolitan major cities, but some drunk people looking for trouble may be more likely to target foreign looking people. Avoiding arguments with drunk gangs may be more important if you fit that description. Immigration to Finland was quite limited before the 1990s and not everybody has got used to the globalisation. '''Pickpockets''' used to be rare, but nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the busy tourist months in the summer, when organised pickpockets arrive from Eastern Europe. In restaurants, do not ever leave your phone, laptop, tablet, keys or wallet unattended. There have been some cases in Helsinki where thieves have been targeting breakfast buffets in hotels, where people often leave valuables unguarded for a few minutes. Regardless of that, most Finns carry their wallets in their pockets or purses and feel quite safe while doing it. '''Bicycle thieves''' are everywhere, never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Finnish '''police''' (''poliisi''/''polis'') are respected by the public, respectful even to drunkards and thieves, and not corrupt. Should something happen, do not hesitate to get in contact with them. In addition to the police proper, the '''border guard''' (''rajavartiolaitos''/''gränsbevakningsväsendet'') and '''customs''' officials (''tulli''/''tull'') have police powers; the border guard acts on behalf of the police in some sparsely populated areas. All these should normally be in uniform. In the case a police officer actually approaches you, staying calm and polite will help keep the situation on the level of discussion. They have the right to check your identity and your right to stay in the country. They might ask strange questions like where are you coming from, where are you heading next, where you stay or whether you have seen, met or know somebody. If you feel that some question could compromise your privacy, feel free to politely say so. Finnish police have wide powers for arrest and search, but they are unlikely to abuse them. If the situation deteriorates, however, they will probably take you in custody, with force if needed. Whatever happens, remember that Finland is one of the world's least corrupt countries. Suggestion of bribes will be met by astonishment or worse. If you get fined, payment on the spot is never expected or even possible. A "police" asking for money would be a dead giveaway that they aren't real police. Customs and the police are strict on drugs, including cannabis. Sniffer dogs are used in ports and airports and a positive marking will always result in a full search. Cannabis use is not generally tolerated among the population. Prostitution is not illegal and is mostly unregulated. However, there are no brothels, as pimping is illegal. It is also illegal to use the services of a prostitute who is a victim of human trafficking. ===Nature=== [[File:Kovddoskaisin huipulla.JPG|thumb|upright=1.2|You don't want to get lost here! Some snow remaining in late July, 20 km to nearest village]] There are few serious health risks in Finland. Your primary enemy will be the '''[[Cold weather|cold]]''', especially in wintertime and at sea. Finland is a sparsely populated country and, if heading out into the wilderness, it is imperative that you register your travel plans with somebody who can inform rescue services if you fail to return. Always keep your mobile phone with you if you run into trouble. Dress warmly in layers and bring along a good pair of sunglasses in the snowy times to prevent '''[[Snow safety|snow blindness]]''', especially in the spring and if you plan to spend whole days outdoors. Always keep a map, a compass and preferably a GPS with you while trekking in the wilderness. Take extra precautions in Lapland, where it can be several days' hike to the nearest house or road. Weather can change rapidly, and even though the sun is shining now, you can have a medium sized blizzard on your hands (no joke!) an hour or two later. Although weather forecast generally are of good quality, there are circumstances where the weather is hard to predict, especially in regions with fells or islands. Also remember that many forecasts only cite day temperatures, while it often is 10–15°C (20–30°F) colder in the night and early morning. If out on the lakes and sea, remember that wind and water will cool you faster than cold air, and keeping dry means keeping warm. A person that falls into water close to freezing has to be saved quickly, and even in summer water will cool you pretty soon. If you jump into water, first check there isn't any half-submerged log to hit with your head. Safety in small boats: Don't drink alcohol, keep seated and wear a life vest at all times. If your boat capsizes – keep clothes on to stay warm and cling to the boat. Small boats are made to be unsinkable. In winter, lakes and the sea are [[ice safety|frozen]]. Walking, skating or even driving a car on the ice is commonly seen, but fatal accidents are not unheard of either, so ask and heed local advice. If the ice fails, it is difficult to get back out of the water, as the ice will be slippery. Ice picks are sold as safety equipment (a pair of steel needles with bright plastic grips, connected with a safety line). Stay calm, shout for help, break the ice in the direction you came from, get up, creep away and get indoors with no delay. Help from somebody with a rope, a long stick or any similar improvised aid might be needed (no use having both of you in the water). The most important poisonous insects in Finland are '''wasps''' (''ampiainen''/''geting''), '''hornets''' (''herhiläinen''/''bålgeting''), '''bees''' (''mehiläinen''/''bi'') and '''bumblebees''' (''kimalainen''/''humla''). Their stings can be painful, but are not dangerous, unless you receive many stings or a sting by the trachea (do not lure a wasp onto your sandwich!) or if you are extremely allergic to it. In late summer, wasps can become a nuisance, but otherwise these insects tend to leave people alone if not disturbed. There is only one type of poisonous snake in Finland, the '''European adder''' (Finnish: ''kyy'' or ''kyykäärme''/''huggorm''). Their bites are very rarely fatal (although dangerous to small children and allergic persons), but one should be careful in the summertime. If you are bitten by a snake, always get medical assistance; stay calm and call 112 to get advice. As for other [[dangerous animals|dangerous wildlife]], '''brown bears''' (''karhu''/''björn''), '''wolves''' (''susi''/''varg''), '''lynxes''' (''ilves''/''lo''), and '''wolverines''' (''ahma''/''järv'') occur across Finland, but you are lucky if you see any of these large carnivores! Talking with your company while in the forest should be enough to make them keep away, especially to avoid getting between a bear and her cubs. If you do see a bear, back off calmly. Also keep your distance to other wildlife, such as ''elk''. Bulls can become aggressive and charge at humans, as can cows defending their calves. The worst risk is however running into one [[Animal collisions|on the road]]. In Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia, and Kainuu there is risk for '''reindeer''' collisions. They often linger peacefully on the road; if you see one reindeer anywhere near the road, reduce your speed immediately and understand there are more of them around. Always call 112 after a collision even if you did not get hurt, as the animal probably did. ===In case of emergency=== '''[https://112.fi/en/ 112]''' is the national phone number for all emergency services, '''including police and social services''', and it does not require an area code, regardless of what kind of phone you are using. The number works on any mobile phone, whether it is keylocked or not, and with or without a SIM card. If a cellphone challenges you with a PIN code, you can simply type in 112 as a PIN code – most phones will give a choice to call the number (or call without asking). The operator will answer in Finnish or Swedish, but your switching to English should be no problem. There is a 112 app, which will use your GPS to get your position when you use it to call the emergency services. The app knows also some related phone numbers. The updated version is available for android and iPhone in the respective app stores. Have it installed before you need it! It relies on mobile data, so is not reliable in some remote areas, and the GPS position is unreliable unless the GPS has been on for some time. But along the main roads, where you are most likely not to know your position, mobile coverage is good. For inquiries about poisons or toxins (from mushrooms, plants, medicine or other chemicals) call the national '''Toxin Information Office''' at [tel:+3589471977 +358 9 471-977]. Finns often have an "adder kit" (''kyypakkaus'', 50 mg hydrocortisone) at their cottages, although this is not enough by itself except perhaps for bee or wasp stings; with an adder bite, one should call 112 with no undue delay. The time for help to arrive can be quite long in sparsely populated areas (around an hour, more in extreme areas; in cities just minutes), so it makes sense to have basic first-aid supplies at hand when visiting cottages or the wilderness. First aid training is quite common, so amateur help may be available. In case of cardiac arrest, public defibrillators (Finnish: ''defibrillaattori'') are often available; still begin CPR immediately to the best of your ability, after telling someone to call 112. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Signs to watch out for (in Finnish and Swedish)| ; vaara, vaarallinen, fara, farlig : danger, dangerous ; sortumisvaara; rasrisk, rasfara : risk of collapse/landslide ; hengenvaara, livsfara : life threatening danger ; tulipalo, eldsvåda : fire ; kielletty, förbjuden, -et : prohibited ; pääsy kielletty, privat, tillträde förbjudet: no entry ; pysäköinti kielletty, parkering förbjuden : no parking ; hätäuloskäynti or hätäpoistumistie, nödutgång : emergency exit ; lääkäri, läkare : doctor ; poliisi, polis : police ; terveyskeskus, hälsocentral : municipal clinic ; sairaala, sjukhus : hospital ; apua! hjälp! : help! }} You're unlikely to have tummy troubles in Finland, since '''[[Water|tap water]]''' is always drinkable (and generally quite tasty as well), and hygiene standards in restaurants are strict. If you have any sort of allergies, many restaurants often display in the menu the most common ingredients that people typically are allergic to. Examples: (L) = Lactose free, (VL) = Low Lactose, (G) = Gluten free, if you are unsure just ask the waitress or restaurant staff. Medication is available in pharmacies only, not in ordinary shops (other than by special arrangements in many remote areas). Any non-trivial medication requires a prescription (stricter criteria than in many other countries). ===Pests=== [[File:Archipelago outside Mariehamn.JPG|thumbnail|Archipelago outside Mariehamn, Åland Islands]] The most dangerous pests are the '''[[Pests#Ticks|ticks]]''' (Finnish: ''puutiainen'' or colloquially ''punkki'', Swedish: ''fästing''), which may carry Lyme's disease (borreliosis) or tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBE). They are common in some areas, but can be encountered in most of the country, up to [[Simo]], and are active when the temperature climbs over +5°C. In high grass and shrubs putting your trousers in your socks is recommended, and you should check your body (or better: have your mate check it) when you return in the evening, ideally when they still creep around searching for a good spot. Borreliosis is easily treated if noticed the days after the bite (from local symptoms), while both are serious at later stages (with neurological ones). There are also a number of irritating insects, but if you are planning to stay in the centres of major cities, you are unlikely to encounter them. A serious nuisance in summer are '''[[mosquito]]es''' (''hyttynen'', ''mygga'', Sámi: ''čuoika''), hordes of which appear in summer &ndash; particularly in Lapland, where it and its colleagues are called ''räkkä''. There are also '''blackflies''' (''mäkärä'', ''knott'', ''muogir''), close relatives to mosquitoes, much smaller and also abundant in Lapland, and '''gadflies''' (''paarma'', ''broms''; common where there is cattle). The '''deer keds''' (''hirvikärpänen'', ''älgfluga''), appearing in late summer, seldom bite, but crawl around after losing its wings and are hard to get rid of. '''Wasps''' sometimes gather to share your outdoor snack. Don't eat them together with the ham and juice (making their sting dangerous), but take turns getting bites – they are fascinating, flying away with a big load of tiny ham cubes – or go away if you cannot stand them. Also '''bumblebees''' and '''bees''' may sting, but only as provoked. In autumn wasps are irritable and best let alone altogether. ===Air quality=== Air quality is mostly good in cities and excellent outside city centres, but in cities there may be problematic streets and problematic times. A few weeks in spring is the worst time in many cities, when the snow is gone and the streets are dry, but dust from the winter remains. Inversion occurs in some cities but is usually a minor problem. The meteorological institute monitors the [https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/air-quality air quality]. ===Healthcare=== Medicines are strictly regulated. Also most prescription-free pharmaceuticals have to be bought at pharmacies, and for example antibiotics require a prescription. If bringing your own, have the original packaging and your prescription. Especially if you bought a drug without prescription, check the rules. Finnish '''healthcare is mostly public''', in particular intensive, advanced and emergency healthcare. Institutions most relevant to travellers are municipal mainly outpatient clinics (''terveyskeskus''/''hälsocentral''), (central) hospital with surgery (''(keskus)sairaala'', ''(cental)sjukhus''), and university hospitals (''yliopistollinen keskussairaala'', ''universitetscentralsjukhus''). There are fees, but they are significantly lower than costs. Dentist work outside this system and are mostly private. There are also '''private clinics''' (''lääkäriasema''/''läkarstation'' or ''lääkärikeskus''/''läkarcentral''), which often can schedule an appointment with less queuing, with more substantial fees (residents usually get reimbursements). If you are not an EU/EEA resident the difference in price may be less significant, as you'll pay the costs of public care yourself; check with your insurance company. The clinics may however have to refer the patient to a public hospital anyway, if advanced services are needed. The distinction between public and private care has been less clear in the last years, with some municipalities outsourcing part of the medical services (partly in response to a large controversial reform – say "sote" to get a deep sigh from anyone – a new incarnation of which has finally passed, to be in use from 2023). For '''emergencies''', call 112. '''Otherwise''' contact the ''terveyskeskus'' or a private clinic. Every municipality should have a 24/7 clinic, but it is sometimes in a nearby city, while the local clinic has limited hours where population is sparse. You can get advice over the phone. Visits to a doctor must usually be booked, while you may be able to see a nurse just walking in (ask over the phone). The time booking numbers often work by a nurse calling back (usually in an hour or so) after a machine has answered your call and given you a chance to specify what service you need. Just letting it talk until it hangs up may be enough to get the call registered. University and AMK '''students''' have access to basic health care arranged by the student unions, including dental care. See [[#Learn|Learn]] above. '''EU/EEA''' and Swiss citizens can access emergency and health services with their European Health Insurance Card, which means nominal fees for public healthcare in most cases (seeing a doctor usually €15–30, minors free, day surgery €100; some related costs can be reimbursed). '''Other foreigners''' are also given urgently needed treatment, but may have to pay all costs. See more information at [https://www.eu-healthcare.fi/ Contact Point for Cross-Border Healthcare]. ==Respect== {{infobox|Fishing Finnish style|It was a beautiful summer day, and Virtanen and Lahtinen were in a little rowboat in the middle of a lake, fishing. Two hours passed, both men sitting quietly, and then Lahtinen said "Nice weather today." Virtanen grunted and stared intently at his fishing rod.<br><br> Two more hours passed. Lahtinen said, "Gee, the fish aren't biting today." Virtanen shot back: "That's because you talk too much."<br><br> '''Drinking Finnish style'''<br><br> Virtanen and Lahtinen decided to go drinking at their lakeside cottage. For a couple hours, both men sat silently and emptied their bottles. After a few more hours, Lahtinen decided to break the ice: "Isn't it nice to have some quality time?" Virtanen glared at Lahtinen and answered: "Are we here to drink or talk?"}} Finns generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing up, and a visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but there are a couple of things that one should keep in mind: Finns are a famously '''taciturn''' people who have little time for small talk or social niceties, so don't expect to hear phrases like "thank you" or "you're welcome" too often. They usually go straight to business. The Finnish language lacks a specific word for "please" so Finns sometimes forget to use it when speaking English, with no intention to be rude. Also lacking in Finnish is the distinction between "he" and "she", which may lead to confusing errors. Loud speaking and loud laughing is not normal in Finland and may irritate some Finns. Occasional silence is considered a part of the conversation, not a sign of hostility or irritation. Notice that although the phrase ''mitä kuuluu'' translates to "how are you", it has a literal meaning in Finnish, i.e. a longer discussion is expected; it is not a part of the greeting as in English. All that said, Finns are generally helpful and polite, and glad to help confused tourists if asked. The lack of niceties has more to do with the fact that in Finnish culture, '''honesty''' is highly regarded; one should open one's mouth only to mean what one is about to say. Do not say "maybe later" when there is no later time to be expected. A visitor is unlikely to receive many compliments from Finns, but can be fairly sure that the compliments received are genuine. Another highly regarded virtue in Finland is '''punctuality'''. A visitor should apologise even for being a few minutes late. Being late for longer usually requires a short explanation. Ten minutes is usually considered the threshold between being "acceptably" late and very late. Some will leave arranged meeting points after fifteen minutes. With the advent of mobile phones, sending a text message even if you are only a few minutes late is nowadays a norm. Being late for a business meeting, even by one or two minutes, is considered rude. The standard greeting is a '''handshake''' (although avoided since a few years by healthcare personnel, and now by many, to avoid spreading a disease). Hugs are only exchanged between family members and close friends in some situations, kisses, even on the cheek, practically never. Touching is generally restricted to family members. The distance between strangers is ca. 1.2 m and between friends ca. 70 cm. If you are invited to a Finnish home, the only bad mistake visitors can make is not to '''remove their shoes'''. For much of the year, shoes will carry a lot of snow or mud. Therefore, it is customary to remove them, even during the summer. During the wet season you can ask to put your shoes somewhere to dry during your stay. Very formal occasions at private homes, such as baptisms (often conducted at home in Finland) or somebody's 50th birthday party, are exceptions to these rules. In the wintertime, this sometimes means that the guests bring separate clean shoes and put them on while leaving outdoor shoes in the hall. Bringing gifts such as pastry, wine, or flowers to the host is appreciated, but not required. In Finland, there is little in the way of a '''dress code'''. The general attire is casual and even in business meetings the attire is somewhat more relaxed than in some other countries, although sport clothing in a business meeting would still be bad form. Topless sunbathing is accepted but not very common on beaches in the summer, and thong bikinis have become fashionable in 2018. While going ''au naturel'' is common in saunas and even swimming by lake- or seaside cottages, Finns aren't big on nudism in itself, and there are very few dedicated [[nudism|nudist]] beaches. At normal public beaches swimwear is expected for anybody over 6 years old. Finns are highly '''egalitarian'''. Women participate in society, also in leading roles up to the Presidency. Equal respect is to be given to any gender, and there is little formal sex segregation. Social rank is not usually an important part of social code, thus a Dr. Roger Spencer is usually referred to as simply "Spencer", or even as "Roger" among co-workers, rather than "tohtori Spencer" or "herra Spencer", without meaning any disrespect. Finns are rather '''nationalistic'''. They are neither Swedes nor Russians, nor a mixture of the two. When travelling with '''public transport''', it is generally accepted to talk with your friends or ask for help, but only if you keep your voice down. No need to whisper, just don't shout or laugh too loud. It is of course appreciated if you give your seat to someone in need, but it is in no way a vital part of the culture today, and most Finns won't do that themselves. Sitting down by a stranger when there are still empty benches is unusual, as is starting a conversation with one; some will enjoy talking to you, but note any hints to the contrary. ==Connect== ===By snail mail=== [[File:Kaakkurinkulma 4 Oulu 20171205.jpg|thumb|Post kiosk: enter your codes at the console and a door to (or for) your parcel will open.]] Finland's [[Postal service|mail service]] is run by [http://www.posti.fi/english/index.html Posti], nowadays a state owned business concentrating on parcels; the delivery time of normal domestic letters has increased to four days. A stamp for a postcard or normal letter (max 50g domestic, max 20g abroad; as of 2020) costs €1.75. Most stamps are "no-value" (''ikimerkki'', ''fixvärdesmärke''), which means they are supposed to be valid indefinitely for a given service. Real post offices are all but extinct, with the services mostly handled by local businesses and automats. Stamps etc. can be got from these businesses or e.g. in book stores. The network of letterboxes is still adequate. There are '''Poste restante''' services in the cities, but often a better option is to get the post to some trusted address, e.g. your accommodation. '''[[Åland]]''' has its own mail service, with stamps of its own. ===By phone=== [[File:Telephone booth. The last stationary telephone, out of service, Helsinki..jpg|thumb|Not many of these left]] As you'd expect from Nokia's home country, mobile phones are ubiquitous in Finland. Modern 4G/5G networks blanket the country, although it's still possible to find wilderness areas with poor signal, typically in Lapland and the outer archipelago. The largest operators are '''[http://www.telia.fi Telia]''', '''[http://www.elisa.fi Elisa]''' (a Vodafone partner) and '''[http://www.dna.fi/ DNA]''''. Most locals use packages with data, messages and normal calls included in the monthly fee (from €20, as of 2020). Prepaid packages cost from about €5, including all the price as value. Ask at any convenience store for a list of prices and special offers. Finland has an exception to the EU roaming rules because of low domestic prices, so if you need to use the SIM abroad, check the fine print (EU roaming is usually free or cheap, but is treated separately and may not even be included). Also note prices for calling abroad (home) – you are typically referred to the internet, but might want to insist on the clerk finding the right page and translating if needed. For data (100 Mbit/s), you typically pay €1/day (days in use, even for a second, or days from activation) or €0.01/MB, for normal domestic calls €0.066/min (surcharge for service numbers often more), for SMS à €0.066 (as of 2020). 5G cards may cost a little more. If your card is an "all included" one, paid per day, reserve some leeway for calls not included (service and business numbers, foreign calls). The cards with value rather than days are usually valid for half a year, or a year from last top-up (of a minimum of €10). Public telephones are close to extinction in Finland, although a few can still be found at airports, major train/bus stations and the like. It is best to bring along a phone or buy one – a simple GSM model can cost less than €40 (be very clear about wanting a cheap, possibly used one: the shops might otherwise not suggest their cheapest options). Phones for sale are not locked to one operator, although there are deals where you lease a phone coupled to a 2-year plan. People are reluctant to lend their phones, even for a single call, as anyone is assumed to be carrying their own. The area codes (one or more digits following the +358) are prefixed by 0 when used without the country code, i.e. {{nowrap|+358 9 123-456}} (a land line number in Helsinki) can be dialled as {{nowrap|09 123 456}} ({{nowrap|123 456 from local land lines),}} and is often written {{nowrap|"(09) 123 456",}} sometimes {{nowrap|"+358 (0) 9 123 456".}} Mobile phone numbers – as other numbers without true area codes – are always written without the parenthesis: {{nowrap|"0400 123 456"}} for {{nowrap|+358 400-123-456.}} Mobile phone numbers usually start with 04x or 050 as in the example. If you have a local SIM, note that any service numbers, including the 020 numbers, may have an inflated operator's surcharge, and are usually not included in the "all included" packages. Numbers starting with 0800 or 116 are toll free with domestic phones. Numbers starting with 0700 are possibly expensive entertainment services. There is no guarantee that any service number is reasonably priced – e.g. Eniro number and timetable information is €6/min, with the price told in Finnish only – but prices should be indicated where the number is advertised; "pvm/mpm" or "lsa/lna" stands for your operator's surcharge, for landlines the price of a normal local call, for mobile phones often slightly more. Queuing may or may not be free. Service numbers usually start with 010, 020, 030, 060, 070 or 075 (here including the area code prefix 0) or 10 (without 0). There are also service numbers prefixed with a true area code (such as some taxi call centres). Some service numbers may be unavailable from abroad. The prefix for international calls (from local land lines) is 00, as in the rest of EU. Other prefixes (directing the call through a specific operator) may be available. Telephone numbers can be enquired from e.g. the service numbers {{nowrap|0200 16100,}} 020202, {{nowrap|0100 100,}} {{nowrap|0300 3000}} and 118, with hard to discover varying costs (often given per 10s instead of per minute), e.g. €1–2/call+€1–6/min with some combinations of operators, service and time of day. Having the service connect the call usually costs extra. For the moment (February 2021) e.g. {{nowrap|[http://www.16100.fi/numeropalvelu 0200 16100]}} costs €1.84/call+€2,5/min (€0.084/min+mpm during a connected call). Some services have a maximum cost of e.g. €24/call. All of the main carriers offer good roaming services, so using your foreign SIM card should not be an issue. However the costs can be rather impressive. The European Union has agreed on the abolishing of roaming charges; domestic calls with an EU SIM via an EU operator should cost as domestic calls in the country of origin (and likewise with SMS and data), but again, check the fine print as some operators have "fair use limits" or exceptions to the policy completely, allowing them to surcharge for roaming use. The Finnish operators have been granted an exception from this policy, although as of 2021, most have implemented surcharge-free roaming in some form. However, each provider's policy varies. Telia, for instance, only allows prepaid roaming in certain EU countries. Aside from the countries they operate in, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece, it will not work at all, even for an extra charge. Elisa has different rules depending on the package you buy and where you are going. DNA has a fair use limit on their plans that applies uniformly in all EU/EEA countries. In addition, even within Finland, if you are planning on going to Åland, be aware that you may need to switch on data roaming when using a SIM not purchased from Telia; Elisa and DNA have domestic roaming agreements with Ålcom, the local provider, instead of building their own networks there. This domestic roaming does not cost any extra and is available on any service package. ===By net=== Internet cafés are sparse on the ground in this country where everybody logs on at home and in the office, but nearly every '''public library''' in the country has computers with free Internet access, although you will often have to register for a time slot in advance or queue, unless there is Wi-Fi and you are using your own device. '''Wi-Fi hotspots''' are increasingly common: in cafés, public transport, marinas, what have you (often called "WLAN"). University staff and students from institutions in the [https://www.eduroam.org Eduroam] cooperation have access to that net on most campuses and at some other locations. '''Mobile phone networks''' are another option, either for your smartphone or for a 3G/4G dongle for your laptop. The dongles themselves (''mokkula'') are usually sold as part of a 24 months' subscription, so check how to get one if using this option. At least Elisa/Saunalahti and DNA offer a dongle with a prepaid subscription, likely a better alternative for most travellers. There are used ones to be bought on the net ([https://www.tori.fi tori.fi], [http://www.huuto.net huuto.net] etc.), with seemingly random prices. LTE (4G) networks cover most of the country. The mobile phone operators all offer SIM cards for prepaid Internet access (some tailored for that, some for all-round smartphone use – but check surcharges for incoming calls): [https://www.dna.fi/prepaid-english DNA], [https://elisa.fi/kauppa/puheliittymat/prepaid Elisa] and [https://www.telia.fi/kauppa/liittymat/prepaid Telia]. You can buy them as soon as you arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at the vending machine by baggage claim, or at R-kioskis, post offices and mobile phone stores around Finland. Remember that you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices. Prices start from under €10, with about €20–30 for thirty days (one month or individual calendar days) of unlimited use. As of 2021 also 5G coverage is available in major cities and urban areas. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Finland has 230V 50Hz AC [[Electrical systems|electricity]] as standard. Modern installation use Schuko outlets (CEE 7/3, "type F"), used with Schuko plugs (grounded, max 16 A) or "Europlugs" (ungrounded, max 2.5 A, compatible with all outlets in continental Europe). Old installations (from before 1997) may use ungrounded outlets in most rooms (with Schuko in kitchen and bathroom). These accept also ungrounded type C plugs. A few three-phase outlets (such as at the distribution board and the garage wall) are common in new installations. Outlets dedicated for lamps use their own smaller 230V/50Hz plugs, in old installations just screw terminals. The lightbulbs themselves use 14 or 27 mm Edison screw connectors (with several other connectors used for special-use or non-lightbulb lamps). USB outlets can be found in some coaches and some solar powered cottages. Remote cottages may not have electricity at all. Electricity is mostly reliable, although rural areas with overhead lines may have outages of at worst a few days in connection with storms (when trees fall over the cables). ===Religion=== [[File: Lappi church 3.JPG|thumbnail|Most Finns are [[Christianity|Lutheran Christians]], however religion is usually not as important as in e.g. southern Europe and regular churchgoers are few. When visiting churches and cemeteries, a solemn mood is usually appropriate.]] The state churches of Finland are the Evangelic-Lutheran (often called just Lutheran) and the Orthodox, the former gathering more than 90% of the population until the 2000s. There is freedom of religion, and there are many recognised small religious communities, including a small Catholic church (16,000 members). The Lutheran state church is liberal and sober (quite different from the Evangelic churches in the USA). Most religious revival movements still work under its auspices, and where these are strong, the religious life can look somewhat different from that in the south. There are also several independent [[Christianity|Christian]] communities, such as the Pentecostal ones. The Orthodox Church of Finland was founded with official status equal to the Lutheran while Finland was part of the Russian Empire. It has remained small, with some 60,000 members today. On Finnish independence it changed to the Gregorian calender, and since 1923 it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. As a reaction a separate Orthodox church was formed under the Moscow Patriarchate, gathering most of the Russian speaking. Today, there are many members with Russian background also in the Orthodox Church of Finland. The Islamic communities are mostly organised on a local level only. There is an Islamic community of Tatars, with background in the 19th century, while the other Islamic communities are formed by later immigrants, from the 1990s onwards. Also the Jewish communities originate in 19th century immigration from the Russian empire. ===Newspapers=== There are usually newspapers available in libraries for the public to read. In bigger towns these often include a few in foreign languages, including English. Foreign language newspapers are also on sale in some book stores and in some R kiosks. ===Radio=== Most stations are on analogue FM channels. The public broadcasting company YLE sends short [https://yle.fi/news news in English] 15:55 on Yle Radio 1 (87.9 or 90.9 FM) and 15:29 or 15:30 on Yle Mondo, the latter a multilingual channel aired only in the Helsinki region. There are programmes also in [https://svenska.yle.fi Swedish] (own channels), [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/sapmi/ Sámi] (Northern, Inari and Skolt) and [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/novosti/ Russian]. The programmes can be heard also by Internet ([https://arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide arenan.yle.fi/audio/guide] for today's radio programmes, add ?t=yyyy-mm-dd for a specific day), usually up to a month after they were aired. Yle also publishes written news. ===Contraception=== Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, convenience stores and elsewhere. Most other contraception methods (including contraceptive pills) require a prescription, which should be reasonably easy to get. Emergency contraceptive pills ("morning-after pills") are available from pharmacies without prescription (in person only?). Abortion is allowed until the twelfth week (counted from last menstruation) for medical as well as social reasons. It usually requires the support of two doctors, but denial is more or less unheard of. Later abortion requires special circumstances (mostly medical reasons). ===Toilets=== [[File:Rantapiha gamla toaletter 2019.jpg|thumb|Outhouse toilets at a public beach; if the hooks are off, they are probably occupied.]] [[Toilets]] are usually marked with "WC", image of rooster (and hen, if separate), pictograms for men and women (now sometimes also unisex pictograms) or the letters "M" (''miehet'', men) and "N" (''naiset'', women). Where there is more than one toilet, there is usually also an accessible/family toilet marked with a wheelchair pictogram, equipped for use with wheelchair, for changing nappies and for small children. A family room can also have its own pictogram. There should be toilet paper, sink and soap, some method for drying your hands, a waste basket for paper towels and often one with lid and pedal for used sanitary napkins. Bidet showers are nowadays common. At cottages without running water there are usually only outhouses of varying standard: at some summer cottages they are a sight, with carpet, lace curtains and a nice view, for wilderness huts and rest stops you might need to bring toilet paper and take care of hand washing on your own. Toilets in public buildings are free, while toilets in the street (quite rare), at bus stations, in shopping malls and the like usually require a suitable coin (€0.50–2). There are toilets for the customers in all restaurants and cafés, while others often can use them for a token fee – but it is more polite to become a real customer. At festivals there are usually free (and stinky) portable toilets. Also toilets at rest stops are sometimes in bad condition. ==Go next== * [[Russia]] to the east. <!--You will probably need a visa unless just visiting [[Vyborg]] or [[Saint Petersburg]] on a cruise, but even [[Moscow]] is just an overnight train away. There are tours and regular connections to some internationally less known destinations, such as [[Petrozavodsk]] (Finnish:''Petroskoi'')-->However, due to the Russian war on Ukraine, as of 2022 most transport options are suspended, and existing ones may be closed with short notice. * [[Sweden]], of which Finland was part for 650 years, is reachable by an overnight (or day) cruise, or overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. * [[Estonia]], a couple of hours away from Helsinki. * [[Norway]]'s county of [[Finnmark]] and [[Troms]] can be accessed overland from [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]]. {{related|Finland_in_ten_days_by_car}} {{isPartOf|Nordic countries}} {{usablecountry}} {{geo|65|27|zoom=5}} tpmmuo4i9qrdmagiakgvq54c93tr1fa 0 11725 4492210 4490789 2022-07-29T09:24:00Z Wiki-uk 1320853 /* Museums */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Florence banner.jpg|caption=|unesco=yes}} {{otheruses}} {{translate|it|Firenze}} '''[http://en.comune.fi.it/ Florence]''' (Italian: ''Firenze'') is the capital of the region of [[Tuscany]] in [[Italy]], with a population of about 366,500. The city is a cultural, artistic and architectural gem, and is inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]]. The birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence was the home to powerful families, creative geniuses and scientific masterminds who left their legacies in the city's many museums and art galleries. The city also has a very rich literary history, being the birthplace of the famous poet Dante, and standard Italian today is primarily based on the dialect of Tuscan spoken in Florence. ==Understand== [[File:Duomo from Palazzo Vecchio n01.jpg|350px|thumb|The Duomo, officially Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the fourth largest church in Europe, with the biggest brickwork dome in the world]] Politically, economically, and culturally, Florence was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years, from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s. Florentines reinvented money, in the form of the gold florin. This currency was the engine that drove Europe out of the Dark Ages, a term invented by Petrarch, a Florentine whose family had been exiled to Arezzo. They financed the development of industry all over Europe, from Britain to Bruges, Lyon and Hungary. They financed the English kings during the Hundred Years' War. They financed the papacy, including the construction of the papal palace in Avignon, and the reconstruction of St. Peter's and the Vatican when the papacy returned to Rome from the "Babylonian captivity". Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio pioneered the use of the vernacular — the use of a locally spoken language, rather than Latin — and in their case, it was Tuscan, which, because of them, became the standard Italian language. Because Dante, et al., wrote in Tuscan, Geoffrey Chaucer, who spent a lot of time in Northern Italy and who used some of Boccaccio's little stories to inspire his Canterbury Tales, wrote in English. Others started writing in French and Spanish. This was the beginning of the end of Latin as a common language throughout Europe. The Florentines, perhaps most notably Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1466) and Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), invented Renaissance architecture. This architectural style revolutionised the way Rome, London, Paris and every other major city in Europe, from Barcelona to St. Petersburg, were built. Florentines were the driving force behind the Age of Discovery. Florentine bankers financed Henry the Navigator and the Portuguese explorers, who pioneered the route around Africa to India and the Far East. It was a map drawn by the Florentine Paulo del Pozzo Toscanelli, a student of Brunelleschi, that Columbus used to sell his "enterprise" to the Spanish monarchs, and which he then used on his first voyage. Mercator's famous "Projection" is a refined version of Toscanelli's map, taking into account the Americas, of which the Florentine was obviously ignorant. The western hemisphere itself is named after a Florentine writer who claimed to be an explorer and mapmaker, Amerigo Vespucci. [[Image:Florence bridges.jpg|350px|thumb|Bridges over the Arno]] Galileo and other scientists pioneered the study of optics, ballistics, astronomy, anatomy, and so on. Pico della Mirandola, Leonardo Bruni, Machiavelli, and many others laid the groundwork for our understanding of political science. Opera was invented in Florence. And that is just a smidgen of what went on in this city, which never had a population above 60,000 from the first attack of the plague in 1348 until long, long after it became unimportant. And there were the Medici, perhaps the most important family that ever lived. The Medicis changed the world more than any other family. Forget all the art for which they paid. They taught first the other Italians, and then the rest of the Europeans, how to conduct statecraft. For example, Catherine de' Medici (1519-1589) married Henry II of France (reigned 1547-1559). After he died, Catherine ruled France as regent for her young sons, and was instrumental in turning France into Europe’s first nation-state. She brought the Renaissance into France, introducing everything from the châteaux of the Loire to the fork. She also was, to 16th- and 17th-century European royalty, what Queen Victoria was to the 19th and 20th centuries — everybody’s grandmama. Her children included three kings of France, Francis II (ruled 1559-1560), Charles IX (ruled 1560-1574) and Henry III (ruled 1574-1589). Her children-in-law included a fourth king of France, Henry IV (ruled 1589-1610), plus Elizabeth of Hapsburg, Philip II of Spain (of Armada fame), and Mary Queen of Scots. And that is without mentioning any artists. From Arnolfo and Cimabue to Giotto, Nanni di Banco, and Uccello; through Lorenzo Ghiberti and Donatello and Masaccio and the various della Robbias; through Fra Angelico and Sandro Botticelli and Piero della Francesca, and on to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the Florentines dominated the visual arts like nobody before or since. And this list does not include many who, in any other place, would be considered among the greatest of artists, but in Florence must be considered among the near-great: Benvenuto Cellini, Andrea del Sarto, Benozzo Gozzoli, Giorgio Vasari, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Fra Lippo Lippi, Buontalenti, Orcagna, Pollaiuolo, Filippino Lippi, Andrea del Verrocchio, Bronzino, Desiderio da Settignano, Michelozzo, the Rossellis, the Sangallos, Pontormo. And this list does not include the prolific Ignoto. Nor does it include the near-Florentines, such as Raphael, Andrea Pisano, Giambologna, the wonderfully nicknamed Sodoma and so many more, such as Peter-Paul Rubens, all of whom spent time in Florence and were educated by it. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh = 11 | febhigh = 14 | marhigh = 18 | aprhigh = 22 | mayhigh = 26 | junhigh = 30 | julhigh = 33 | aughigh = 33 | sephigh = 27 | octhigh = 22 | novhigh = 16 | dechigh = 12 | janlow = 2 | feblow = 4 | marlow = 7 | aprlow = 11 | maylow = 14 | junlow = 17 | jullow = 18 | auglow = 19 | seplow = 15 | octlow = 11 | novlow = 6 | declow = 3 | janprecip = 96 | febprecip = 92 | marprecip = 97 | aprprecip = 99 | mayprecip = 60 | junprecip = 43 | julprecip = 29 | augprecip = 45 | sepprecip = 88 | octprecip = 94 | novprecip = 98 | decprecip = 98 | description = Florence Climate Averages }} Florence boasts a mediterranean climate with hot, mostly dry summers and mild, wet winters. Day temperatures during summer are very hot, ranging from 30°C in June to 33°C in July and August. Winters experience day temperatures ranging from 11°C in January to 14°C in February. Springs and autumns are mild to warm, with day temperatures ranging from 16°C in november to 27°C in September. Sunshine is abundant throughout the year, with sunshine hours being very elevated in summer and discretely elevated also in winter. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|43.7692|11.2546|zoom=14}} {{mapshape}} {{mapshapes|Q746258}} <!-- Trams --> ===By plane=== The best airport for Florence is usually '''[http://www.pisa-airport.com/index.php?lang=_en Pisa International Airport]''' ({{IATA|PSA}}), 2 km south of the centre of [[Pisa]]. This has extensive connections across Europe and beyond, and most budget airlines fly in there. There are direct buses between the airport and Florence Piazzale Montelungo, which is on the east side of the main railway station Santa Maria Novella. On arrival, follow the ramp into station to access the city centre. Buses are operated by Autostradale (cream livery) and Caronna (black livery) every 75 mins or so till 00:40, taking 70 mins. A single fare costs €14, and you can buy tickets in the baggage hall before exiting through Customs. Alternatively take the "Pisamover" tram, an airport bus, or a taxi to Pisa Centrale railway station, which has frequent trains to Florence SMN via Rifredi. Tickets on the Regionale and Regionale Veloce trains do not need prebooking and if you want to be more flexible you can easily buy them at the station, using the ticket machines or by buying them at the counter. Florence's own airport is {{listing | type=go | name=Amerigo Vespucci International Airport | alt={{IATA|FLR}} | url=http://www.aeroporto.firenze.it/ | email= | address= | lat=43.8032 | long=11.2003 | directions=4 km northwest of centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-10-29 | wikipedia=Florence Airport | image=Torre di controllo aeroporto di Firenze MG 6654 01.JPG | wikidata=Q707731 | content=Known locally as "Peretola", this has only a single runway hemmed in by hills, and limited flights. However it's become a base for Vueling, flying via Barcelona, and direct destinations (some seasonal) include Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London City LCY, Munich, Paris CDG, Rome and Zürich. Reaching city centre takes 15-20 minutes by taxi or bus. }} '''From the airport by bus:''' The Volainbus shuttles between the airport and SMN main railway station depart every half an hour from 05:30 to 20:00, then hourly till around midnight. The city bus stop is the ATAF-SITA bus station, on the west side of the railway station; some early morning / late night buses run from the corner of Valfonda and Piazza Adua north of the railway station. The far is €6 one way and €10 return; buy on the bus. To return to the airport from central Florence, a cheap easy option is the coach to Prato, which stops right outside the airport. It leaves from the {{marker|name=CAP bus stop|type=go|lat=43.7761|long=11.2502}} at the end of Via Nazionale near SMN station, round the corner from McDonald's. Look for the big blue coaches. Buy your ticket (€1.20) from the CAP office right next to the bus stops. Buses run every 15 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00. Ask the driver for "aeroporto". '''From the airport by tram:''' As of 2019, a tram connects the airport to the SMN railway station; the stop is on the south side, ending at the Piazza dell’Unità Italiana. The tram station is signposted, left of the main arrivals exit. Trams run every 5-15 minutes (depending on the time of day) until 12:30 (02:00 on weekends). One-way tickets cost €1.50 and can be purchased with cash or credit cards at automated vending machines at any station. The tram ride is approximately 20 minutes end to end. '''Taxis''' charge a €25 flat rate from the airport to anywhere in the historic centre of Florence, plus €1 per large item of luggage. ===By train=== Frequent direct trains connect Florence with Rome (90 mins), Milan (1 hr 40 min), Venice (2 hr), Naples (2 hrs 50 min) and Italy's other main cities. Coming by train from other countries usually involves changing at Milan. However a direct Nightjet runs from Munich leaving around 20:00, reaching Florence around 06:00 and continuing to Rome, with the return leaving Florence towards 22:00 to reach Munich shortly after 08:00. The fare is about €100. This Nightjet divides and also runs to Vienna, with similar times. Almost all trains run from the main station, {{marker|type=go|name=Firenze Santa Maria Novella|alt=Firenze SMN |url=http://www.firenzesantamarianovella.it/en/|lat=43.7765|long=11.2478}} on the north edge of the historic old town, near most accommodation and sights. There's a bank of Trenitalia ticket machines (cards or cash accepted) on the terminus platform concourse, staffed kiosks in the main hall, and various fast food options there and nearby. An underpass leads south into Piazza SMN. A few regional trains bypass SMN, calling at '''Firenze Campo Marte''', 2 km east near Florence Stadium, '''Firenze Statuto''' 1 km north of SMN, and '''Firenze Rifredi''', 2 km north of SMN. Unless your ticket specifies otherwise, it's valid for any connecting train between those stations and SMN - you'll seldom have to wait longer than ten minutes. Otherwise take a bus or taxi from the street outside. ===By car=== Florence is well connected by good highways to the rest of Italy. Autostrada A-1 runs to Bologna, Milan and the North, and to Rome and the South. Use Firenze-Impruneta exit for these routes and for Siena via the "Fi-Si" highway. A-11 runs to Pisa and the West: for north of the river follow A-11 to the end, for south of the river turn onto A-1 south to Firenze-Scandicci exit. Driving in the historic centre - inside the wide "viale" where the old city walls were (and still are, south of the river) - is strictly prohibited, except for residents with permits. This is ferociously enforced by camera - if you drive in the prohibited areas, you will be hunted down and sent a stiff fine - around €100 for every camera you pass before escaping the zone. The city raises over €50 million in traffic fines each year, half of this from traffic zone offences. If you're just visiting for the day, use the Park & Ride areas at the edge of town, for instance Villa Constanza (described below under "By bus"). You can't leave your car overnight here. If you're driving to pre-booked accommodation in the centre, check ahead with them: given your car registration (Italian ''targa'') they may be able to get you a 30-minute waiver, barely enough to find the hotel in the warren of old streets, drop luggage and check in, then take the car out of the zone. Central car rental offices likewise have a waiver and permitted route to exit and re-enter the city. [https://www.fipark.com Firenze Parking] run a dozen or so edge-of-centre parking lots, with a long walk or a short bus ride to the centre. For example the lot just north of Piazza della Liberta charges €10 per day, €70 per week. Near the centre, parking is more expensive: e.g. a garage costs €30 per night. On the street, you can only use a blue parking space, if you're lucky enough to find one free. White parking places are for residents only and yellow ones are reserved. The price is €1 per hour and charges apply from 08:00 to 20:00; leave the ticket visible inside the car. You need coins for parking, as the machine won't accept banknotes or cards. ===By bus=== [https://www.flixbus.com Flixbus] ply direct between Florence and Rome (3 hr 30, two per hour), Milan (4 hours, roughly hourly), Perugia (2 hours, 4 times), Naples (7 hours, every 2-3 hours), Geneva (12 hours, one overnight, else change in Milan), Marseille (9 hours overnight), Paris (17 hours), Munich (4 per day, 9 hours), Zurich (9 hours), Frankfurt (14 hours), Vienna (12 hours) and Budapest (14 hours). Buses that originate or terminate in Florence run from the downtown bus station on Piazzale Montelungo next to SMN railway station. Buses that are passing Florence between other cities pick up and drop off at {{marker|name=Villa Constanza Park & Ride |type=go |lat=43.755 |long=11.173 }}, just off Autostrada A-1 on the west edge of the city - take Tram 1. (And see "Get around: By tram" for practicalities.) The parking lot is short of shelter or other facilities. {{listing | type=go | name=Busitalia SITA Nord Autostazione | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17 | lat= 43.775487| long=11.246591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-05-04 | content=Main bus stop for [http://www.tiemmespa.it/ Tiemme SpA] and [http://www.capautolinee.it CAPautolinee]. Which serve many cities in Tuscany and beyond. }} ==Get around== [[File:Christ in majesty florence baptistry.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Baptistery, showing the mosaic of Christ in Majesty]] <!--===Firenzecard=== The '''[http://www.firenzecard.it/ Firenzecard]''' is a 72-hour pass giving access to some 80 museums, costing €85 per person (see "See"). It doesn't cover public transport, but you can add this with a Firenzecard+ for an extra €7 - this can't be bought separately. It covers you and any other family member under 18 travelling with you. Since the average entrance fee is €8.50, you'll need to see more than ten museums in your 72 hours to show a saving, but that target dwindles if you have other young family with you. It also gets you priority entrance; pre-booking is otherwise near-essential for the big name museums.--> ===By foot=== Most of the major tourist sights in Florence are within easy walking distance of each other. It is possible to walk from one end of the historic center of Florence to the other - north-south or east-west - in a half hour. Walking is not only an easy way to get around, it also offers the chance to 'take in' much more of the city life. Be warned though, that electric motor scooters are small enough to fit where cars cannot. They are silent but quick and in the summer they often travel into the plazas. Some of the streets in central Florence are closed to traffic. Many more are simply too narrow for buses to get through. Therefore, bus and car tours are not recommended. This is a very small, very compact city that really needs to be seen by foot. And, of course, if you need to, you can always buy a new pair of shoes in Florence. ===By bicycle=== There is a [[cycling|bike]] rental service organized by the city. Bikes can be hired at several points in the city (and returned to the same place). One of the most convenient for tourists is located at SMN station. There are other locations at many railway stations, but often with restricted opening hours. While there are hills north and south of the center of town, almost all of the historic center of Florence is easy for bikers, because it is as flat as a hat - flatter than that. But there is a problem: Traffic is terrible with buses, trucks, cars, motorcycles, motorbikes, bicycles, and pedestrians are fighting for almost no space. So pay attention. Beyond the city bikes, some of the hotels in town provide their guest with free bicycles. Bike shops also often rent bikes and some of them organize guided bike tours in the countryside. ===By taxi=== Taxis are available, but it may be best if you have your hotel or the restaurant you are eating at call ahead. Taxis should be called by phone and the nearest one available is sent to you through the company's radio system with its meter ticking away. In Florence, it can be difficult to hail a cab from the street curb. You either call for one or get one at the very few taxi stands. One popular taxi stand is at the central Santa Maria Novella Train Station and in a few major squares. The first taxi in the taxi stand line should be free - ask in case of doubt. Most taxis do not take credit card for payment. Be sure to have cash and ask in advance in case you only have a credit card with you. Taxis in Florence are relatively expensive. Tipping is not expected, unless the driver helps you carry luggage, etc. ===By bus=== Another way of getting around is by using the public buses from '''[http://www.ataf.net ATAF]'''. You can pay using paper tickets or by credit/debit card. You can tap your contactless Mastercard, Maestro, Visa or Vpay card on the card reader on the bus, it costs €1.50 and you can take unlimited buses within 90 minutes. Tap in every time you get on another bus. You can pay for yourself and up to 4 companions, just press the "Add passenger" button and tap your card again for each additional person. A single paper ticket costs €1.50, a carnet of 10 tickets - €14. You can buy tickets at tabacchi (shops selling tobacco, which are marked with official looking "T"s out front"), kiosks/newsagents/bars where the symbol "Biglietti ATAF" is shown, as well as at the ATAF ticketing office at the bus station outside Santa Maria Novella train station. Within 90 minutes of stamping/swiping you can hop-off & hop-on on any bus of the urban ATAF network. Tickets need to be stamped when entering the bus (from the front and rear doors of buses - the central door is supposed to be exit only; though now it is more accepted to enter from the central door). <!--The latter has an embedded electronic chip and needs to be held close ("swiped") to the upper part of the ticket machine inside the bus: the "beep" of the machine will inform you that a ticket has been paid and the display will show you how many more tickets ("swipes") you have left.--> If you are unable to find a ticket vendor, the automated parking kiosks will sell one for €1.50 and accept credit cards and coins. A ticket may also be available from the driver at €2.50 but there are no availability guarantees. Unfortunately and completely against Italian law, it is not uncommon to see bus drivers talking merrily on their mobile phone while driving. Don't expect riders to complain about it and don't panic - they will still drive with the same non-comfortable style as when they are "only driving". Hold tight to hand rails as Florence traffic is unpredictable and frequent sudden braking is necessary. Bus rides are not by all means "smooth". Buses are "safe" but pick pocketing is quite common. Keep a close eye on your belongings and avoid showing off cash, jewelry, etc., especially in very crowded buses (especially for lines 17/23/14/22 - generally speaking, any crowded bus can give a chance to pickpockets). ===By tram=== There are two [http://www.gestramvia.it/home.html tram lines] in the city. The first one runs from Villa Constanza Park & Ride on the south-western edge of the city, just off the A-1, so most users are commuters. It runs into town through the western burbs of Scandicci and L'Isolotto to SMN main railway station (25 min), then turns north to Rifredi and the University/Hospital area. It runs daily 05:00-00:30 every three to ten minutes, and a single ride costs €1.50. The second line, opened in 2019, connects the airport and the near west side to the city centre and the Santa Maria Novella station. ===By car=== Don't even think of it - see "Get in". Just thinking of it is probably enough to incur a fine. ==See== {{infobox|Stendahl Syndrome|"I’m pooped, and I’ll scream if I have to look at any more putti or martyred flesh": the fancy name for this condition is ''Stendahl Syndrome''. Stendahl was the pen-name of the French writer Marie-Henri Beyle (1783-1842) – or at least his best-known name, as he generated pseudonyms on an industrial scale. As French Consul based in Milan, he had ample time (perhaps too much time) to soak up the artistic beauties of Italy, and in Florence he found them overwhelming: "As I emerged from the porch of Santa Croce, I was seized with a fierce palpitation of the heart... the well-spring of life was dried up within me, and I walked in constant fear of falling to the ground." He was much given to histrionics and attacks of the vapours, and in 1979 local psychiatrist Dr. Magherini named this syndrome, claiming to see many examples among first-time visitors to Florence. Weariness and even dizzy-dos are not uncommon after a hard spell of tourism in this city, but think carefully before claiming to suffer from Stendahl Syndrome: a) It’s not recognised in modern disease categories, so you’ll be received with, at best, polite scepticism if you turn up at the local Emergency Room; b) Good luck trying to claim the ensuing expenses on your [[travel insurance]]; c) When you return late to work, the response of your workmates and of your boss is likely to outdo Stendahl in theatricality, and your fear of falling to the ground will be amply justified. So if you feel the well-spring of life drying up in you, head into a bar or café, bang down an espresso, and skip whatever museum or church you planned to see next. Simple. }} Consider whether you'll benefit from buying a '''Firenzecard''', described earlier, but learn from Stendahl and don't try to see too much. Most tourists rush to do the Uffizi, the Duomo and the Bargello. These are indeed splendid, but you may wait hours to get in, and be jostled by tour groups. Pre-book if you know you want to see them; otherwise spread out and see stuff that is equally fine but less touristy. A long weekend here could comfortably take in a sprinkling of old churches, and a couple of museums or galleries. But leave time and energy for just enjoying the ambience. '''Churches:''' the standout is definitely the '''Duomo''' or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. But other fine churches north of the river include San Lorenzo, Santa Maria Novella, Santa Trinita, Santa Croce, Santo Spirito, SS Annunziata and Ognissanti. Highlights south of the river are Santa Maria del Carmine and San Miniato al Monte. '''Art galleries:''' aim to do at least one of Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Accademia, Bargello and the Museum of the Works of the Duomo. They are filled with the brilliant creations of all the renaissance big names: Donatello, Verrochio, Desiderio da Settignano, and Michelangelo. There's also a leavening of modern galleries. '''City views:''' the classic panorama is from Piazzale Michelangelo, on the hillside just south of the river, and from San Miniato al Monte a little higher up. But every tour bus pauses here for photos so it can get mobbed. Down on the riverside, perhaps the best view is from the south bank late afternoon, as Ponte Vecchio and the Centro Storico become bathed in honey-coloured light. There's also a great view from the dome of the Cathedral or Giotto's Bell Tower, and an even greater line to climb them. Florence is featured in ''Assassin's Creed II''; see [[Assassin's Creed Tour]]. ===Piazza del Duomo=== [[File:Florence Italy Baptistry-02.jpg|thumb|160px|The "Gates of Paradise" to the Baptistery, by Lorenzo Ghiberti]] The Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, is an astonishing confection dominating the piazza below and the skyline above. It's the fourth largest Christian church in the world, behind the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire; St Peter's in Rome; and St Paul's in London. It's an early example of "technology-forcing" - like the US lunar missions of the 1960s, the 13th-century Florentines started building it without knowing how they'd complete it, until along came Brunelleschi and his vast crowning dome. The eye-catching facade is 19th-century. In front of the cathedral is the ornate medieval Baptistery, in use until modern times. Also in the piazza is the Bell Tower, designed by Giotto. The artwork from these buildings has been replaced by replicas, with the originals in the adjacent Museum of the Works of the Duomo. Buy a '''combined ticket''' online for €18 (concessions €3) to enter the following monuments (one entry per monument, valid for 72 hours after first use, book up to 30 days ahead; '''all closed''' first Tuesday of the month): * {{see | name=Santa Maria del Fiore | alt=Duomo | url=http://www.duomofirenze.it | email= | address= | lat=43.773232 | long=11.255992 | directions=Enter by right hand door in west facade; disabled access on south flank | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-16:30, Su 13:30-16:45 | price= | wikipedia=Florence Cathedral | image=Duomo Firenze.jpg | wikidata=Q191739 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=The cathedral interior is to a basilica pattern; it's vast and at first feels dark and empty. Give your eyes time to adjust, and admire the stain glass windows, funeral monument of Bishop d'Orso, and altar of St Zanobius. Below is the '''Crypt''' (M-Sa 10:00-17:00) with remains of the preceding cathedral of Santa Reparata, and the tomb of Brunelleschi. Giotto is believed to lie here somewhere, but his tomb has yet to be identified. Above is the soaring cupola or '''Dome'''. The cathedral is free, but you need a pre-booked ticket and time-slot to climb the 464 steps up to the Dome (entrance north side of the church). Slots are available M-F 08:30-19:00, Sa 08:30-17:00 and Su 13:00-16:00. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Giotto's Tower | alt=Campanile di Giotto | url=https://www.ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it/monumenti/4-campanile | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:15-19:00 | price=By ticket | wikipedia=Giotto's Campanile | image=Firenze-campanileentrance.jpg | wikidata=Q1140023 | lastedit=2018-11-09 | content=Almost {{m|85}} tall, with 414 steps to climb, this richly decorated tower is topped by an open terrace with a panorama of the Duomo, city and surrounds. }} * {{see | name=Baptistery | alt= | url=http://www.museumflorence.com/monuments/3-baptistry | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:15-10:15 & 11:15-19:30, Sa 08:15-18:30, Su 08:15-13:30 | price=By ticket | lastedit=2018-11-09 | wikipedia=Florence Baptistery | image=Firenze.Baptistry06.JPG | wikidata=Q732511 | content=Octagonal plan, with a pyramidal roof covering its dome. It's famous for its bronze doors by Andrea Pisano (14th century) and Lorenzo Ghiberti (15th century) and a beautiful interior vault decorated with 13th-century mosaics. }} * {{see | name=Museo dell'Opera del Duomo | alt=Museum of the Works of the Duomo | url=https://www.museumflorence.com/ | email= | address=Piazza del Duomo 9 | lat=1 | long= | directions=Directly behind the dome end of the cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-W 09:00-19:00, Th 09:00-17:00 | price=By ticket | lastedit=2018-11-09 | wikipedia=Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence) | image=Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.JPG | wikidata=Q1200696 | content=This houses original artworks from the Duomo and surrounding religious buildings, including sculptures by Donatello, a Michelangelo Pietà (different from his version in Saint Peter's, Rome) and the losing entries in the 1401 contest to design the doors of the Baptistery. Plus models and drawings of the Cathedral. }} ===Museums=== Book ahead for the big-name museums. All of these (plus Boboli Gardens) have a [http://www.b-ticket.com/b-ticket/uffizi/ combined booking portal] and there are several combi-tickets. In practice, it's Uffizi that draws the biggest crowds and so is hardest to access; your options are: :- Just wait in line. On a good day this could mean a 4-5 hour wait, hopefully in good weather. On a bad day you wait 4-5 hours outside in bad weather then they sell out and turn you away. This is especially likely on the first Sunday of the month when entry is free. Tuesday too is crowded, since it's closed Monday so there's pent-up demand. :- Go on an organised tour - these have a pre-booked slot and you step right in. ''Caveat emptor'', as tour operations range from the shambolic and rushed to the sublime and educating. :- Buy a Firenzecard, so you skip the usual line. Upmarket hotels sometimes also have access to priority slots. :- Book online, paying €4 extra and pre-printing your email for a fixed time slot. Be there at least an hour ahead, because so many people are skipping line, there's a line to skip the line. :- Book by phone on +39 055 294883, likewise paying €4 extra for a fixed slot and arriving an hour early. It's not clear how long you'll typically wait to get through by phone. [[Image:Galleria degli Uffizi Florence.jpg|thumb|Galleria degli Uffizi]] [[Image:Galileo galilei, telescopi del 1609-10 ca..JPG|thumb|right|Galileo's Original Instruments, Museo Galileo]] * {{see | name=Galleria degli Uffizi | alt= | url=http://www.uffizi.it/ | email= | address=Piazzale degli Uffizi | lat=43.768439 | long=11.2559 | directions= | phone=+39 055 294883 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 08:15-18:50, M closed, last admission 18:00; you may not bring in water | price=Mar-Oct: adult €20, conc €10, combi with Pitti & Boboli €38; Nov-Feb: adult €12, conc €6, combi €18; booking fee €4 | wikipedia=Uffizi | image=Galleria degli Uffizi court crop.JPG | wikidata=Q51252 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Outstanding fine art museum with Renaissance paintings and sculptures from classical antiquity. It's in a late 16th-century palazzo designed by Vasari, in two wings enclosing a long narrow courtyard, effectively a street, an innovation in its day. Originally the palazzo was magistrates' offices (hence "Uffizi") and state archives; then it came to house the Medici's vast art collection. The artworks are on the first and second floors, they keep the lifts well hidden. Highlights include ''Birth of Venus'' by Boticelli, ''Dukes of Urbino'' by della Francesca, ''Medusa'' by Caravaggio, ''Venus of Urbino'' by Titian, ''Annunciation'' by da Vinci, ''Pope Leo X and family'' by Raphael, Velasquez' self-portrait, Rembrandt's final self-portrait, and many other big names. Allow three hours for a visit. Uffizi specialises in the Renaissance, so although later styles are represented, examples are few: you don't really come here for the 18th- to 20th-century material. The restaurant/cafè has a large balcony overlooking the main piazza with good views of the Palazzo Vecchio, and naturally their prices reflect the views. }} * {{see | name=Bargello | alt=Museo Nazionale del Bargello | url=http://www.bargellomusei.beniculturali.it/ | email= | address=Via de Proconsolo 4 | lat=43.7704 | long=11.25801 | directions= | phone=+39 055 294883 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily Apr-Oct: 08:15-17:00, Nov-Feb: 08:15-14:00, but closed 2nd & 4th Su and 1st, 3rd & 5th M of each month | price=Adult €8, conc €4, booking fee €3 | wikipedia=Bargello | image=Sala del Verrocchio museo nazionale del Bargello Firenze.jpg | wikidata=Q388448 | lastedit=2018-11-19 | content=Used as a barracks and prison until the 19th century, this museum houses some of the best Renaissance and Mannerist sculpture. Big names here include Michelangelo, Donatello, Ammannati, Bandinelli, Andrea and Jacopo Sansovino, Desiderio da Settignano, Giambologna, and Antonio Rossellino. It also displays ceramics, textiles & tapestries, ivory, silver, armour and coins. Allow two hours. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Galleria dell'Accademia | alt=Accademia Gallery | url=http://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.beniculturali.it/ | email= | address=Via Ricasoli 58-60 | lat=43.77691 | long=11.25848 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 08:15-18:50 | price=Adult €8, conc €4, booking fee €4 | wikidata=Q10855544 | lastedit=2018-11-19 | content=Highlights are Michelangelo's original ''David'' (the one in Piazza della Signoria is a copy) and his unfinished '' Slaves''. It also includes Florentine painting, a museum of musical instruments, and Russian icons. No photography is allowed inside. N.B. the "Accademia di Belle Arti" next door is a university department, not connected with the Gallery. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Pitti | alt=Pitti Palace | url=http://www.palazzopitti.it/ | email= | address=Piazza de' Pitti | lat=43.765 | long=11.25 | directions=200 m south of Ponte Vecchio | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 08:15-18:50, last admission 18:00 | price=Mar-Oct: adult €16, conc €8, combi with Uffizi & Boboli €38; Nov-Feb: adult €10, conc €5, combi €18; booking fee €4. | wikipedia=Palazzo Pitti | image=Florence-PalaisPitti.jpg | wikidata=Q29286 | lastedit=2018-11-18 | content=The original Pitti was a banker; the palace has housed royalty but became best known for its Medici family treasures. It's now divided into four museums (same ticket): ground floor is the Treasury of the Grand Dukes; first floor houses the Palatine Gallery and the Royal and Imperial Apartments, second floor is the Modern Art Gallery and the Museum of Costume and Fashion. The Boboli gardens are just behind the palazzo. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Palazzo Davanzati | alt= | url=http://www.bargellomusei.beniculturali.it/musei/4/davanzati/ | email= | address=Via Porta Rossa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:15-14:00, Sa Su 13:15-19:00 | price=€6, conc €2 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q657629 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=a house museum with antique fittings and furniture }} * {{see | name=Museo Galileo | alt= | url=https://www.museogalileo.it/en/ | email= | address=Piazza dei Giudici 1 | lat=43.767756 | long=11.255956 | directions= | phone=+39 055 265 311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:30-18:00 | price=€10 | wikipedia=Museo Galileo | image=Firenze-museo storia della scienza.jpg | wikidata=Q1668196 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=This museum shows the evolution of the instruments used in various scientific fields such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy. The room of Galileo Galilei shows some of his original instruments as well as models from his drawings. The room of Spheres and Globes houses an excellent cartographic collection. In a rather macabre twist the museum also has the middle finger of Galileo's right hand on display. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Museo Horne | alt= | url=http://www.museohorne.it/en/ | email= | address=Palazzo Corsi on via dei Benci, 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Th-Tu 10:00-14:00 | price=€7 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q531218 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Displays art and furnishings of the 14th & 15th century. The building and art collection were owned by art historian Herbert Percy Horne. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Archaeological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/198/firenze-maf-museo-archeologico-nazionale | email= | address=Piazza della Santissima Annunziata 9B | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€8 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q637237 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=The Etruscan art collection is particularly good. }} * {{see | name=Museo Novecento | alt= | url=http://www.museonovecento.it/en | email= | address=Piazza Santa Maria Novella 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sa-W 11:00-20:00, Th 11:00-14:00, F 11:00-23:00, Firenze Cardholder free | price=Adult €8.50, concs €4 | wikidata=Q38901928 | lastedit=2018-11-09 | content=Gallery of 20th & 21st-century art, on three floors of a palazzo. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Museo Marini | alt= | url=https://museomarinomarini.it/en/ | email= | address=Piazza di San Pancrazio | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sa-M 10:00 - 19:00, other days by reservation | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q913040 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Houses the work of that contemporary sculptor. }} * A Contemporary Art gallery is sited in {{marker|type=see|name=Palazzo Strozzi|wikidata=Q521619}}, and there are several other collections around city centre. * {{see | name=Stibbert Museum | alt= | url=http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/stibbert_museum.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Montughi hill, 2 km north of city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-W 10:00-14:00, F-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=€8 | wikidata=Q3329363 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Has a great collection of armour and arms. }} === Old town centre === [[File:Palazzo vecchio Florence.jpg|thumb|The Palazzo Vecchio]] * {{see | name=Palazzo Vecchio | alt= | url=http://museicivicifiorentini.comune.fi.it/palazzovecchio | email= | address= | lat=43.769315 | long=11.256174 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price="Museum" ''or'' "Tower and Battlements": €10 adults, €8 concessions. "Museum" ''and'' "Tower and Battlements": €14 adults, €12 concessions | wikipedia=Palazzo Vecchio | image=Firenze Palazzo della Signoria, better known as the Palazzo Vecchio.jpg | wikidata=Q271928 | content=Old city palace/city hall, adorned with fine art. The replica of Michelangelo's "David" is placed outside the main door in the original location of the statue, which is a symbol of the Comune of Florence. The site displays an important collection of Renaissance sculptures and paintings, including the ''Putto'' by Verrochio and the series of murals by Giorgio Vasari at the Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundreds) - the hall which used to display the now lost Renaissance masterpiece, that is, the so-called Battaglia di Anghiari, by Leonardo da Vinci. }} * '''Piazza della Signoria''' is the grand open space in front: not quite a square, as Palazzo Vecchio blocks out one corner. Sights here are the equestrian statue of Cosimo de Medici, the Fountain of Neptune, the statue of David, and Loggia dei Lanzi, an open arched gallery of Renaissance sculpture. * {{see | name=Ponte Vecchio | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.767989 | long=11.253192 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Ponte Vecchio | image=Ponte Vecchio at dusk 1.JPG | wikidata=Q208633 | lastedit=2018-11-18 | content=The oldest and most celebrated bridge over the Arno, and the only Florentine bridge to survive World War II. The design is distinctive: it's a three-arched bridge supporting a parade of shops supporting another bridge. It dates to 1345 (hence Ponte Vecchio, "old bridge"), with earlier bridges being swept away by floods, rebuilt and swept away again. At street level it's a pedestrianised cobbled arch. It's lined by shops, which were butchers until Renaissance times then - in an insight as dramatic as the discovery of perspective in painting - they realised that goldsmiths' shops paid higher rents and didn't stink; so from then to this day it's just been overpriced jewellery shops and market stalls. Above these is the higher bridge, the Vasari Corridor, a private walkway added in 1565 so that the Medici Dukes could move between Palazzo Vecchio (Town Hall) and Palazzo Pitti (their blingy residence) without mixing with common folk. On the south bank, the Corridor nowadays continues as a gallery of the Uffizi, and there is sometimes talk of extending this over the bridge, or otherwise making the space accessible. Nothing's come of this so far, so the common folk will have to continue admiring the scene from street level. }} [[Image:Galileo's Tomb, Santa Croce.JPG|thumb|right|Galileo's Tomb, Santa Croce]] * {{see | name=Santa Croce | alt= | url=http://www.santacroceopera.it | email= | address= | lat=43.768389 | long=11.262833 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Adult 8€, concs 6€ | wikipedia=Santa Croce, Florence | image=Eglise santa croce.jpg | wikidata=Q51177 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Contains the monumental tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Dante, Rossini, and many other notables in addition to artistic decorations. There is also great artwork in the church. The Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce (included in ticket) displays a flood-damaged but still beautiful Crucifix by Cimabue (Giotto's teacher), which has become a symbol of the disastrous floods of 1966. The ticket also includes Pazzi Chapel, a perfectly symmetrical example of sublime neo-Classic Renaissance architecture. }} * {{see | name=Santa Maria Novella | alt= | url=http://museicivicifiorentini.comune.fi.it/en/smn/ | email= | address= | lat=43.7746 | long=11.2493 | directions=near the train station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€5 adults, €3.50 concessions | wikipedia=Santa Maria Novella | image=Santa Maria Novella.jpg | wikidata=Q51175 | content=A beautiful church with great artwork, including a restored Trinity by Masaccio. Also, the Chiostro Verde, to your left when facing the front entrance of the church, contains frescoes by Paolo Uccello which are quite unusual in style and well worth seeing, if the separate entrance is open. Off of the church's cloister is the wonderful Spanish Chapel which is covered in early Renaissance frescoes. }} * {{see | name=Orsanmichele | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.770758 | long=11.255169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Orsanmichele | image=Orsanmichele corner.JPG | wikidata=Q860816 | content=A beautiful old church from the 14th century, which once functioned as a grain market. }} * {{see | name=San Lorenzo | alt= | url=http://angiololivi.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.774889 | long=11.253864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Lorenzo, Florence | image=Basilica di san lorenzo 33.JPG | wikidata=Q573881 | content=The façade of this church was never completed, giving it a striking, rustic appearance. Inside the church is pure Renaissance neo-classical splendor. If you go around the back of the church, there is a separate entrance to the Medici chapels. Be sure to check out the stunning burial chapel of the princes and the sacristy down the corridor. The small sacristy is blessed with the presence of nine Michelangelo sculptures. }} * {{see | name=San Marco Convent | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/190/museo-di-san-marco-firenze | email= | address= | lat=43.778198 | long=11.259329 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Museo Nazionale di San Marco | image=Facciata di san Marco (2007) 2.JPG | wikidata=Q13453137 | content=Houses frescoes by Fra Angelico and his workshop. Fra Angelico painted a series of frescoes for the cells in which the Dominican monks lived. }} * {{see | name=Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence | alt=Sinagoga e Museo Ebraico Firenze | url=https://www.jewishflorence.it/?lang=en | email=firenzebraica@operalaboratori.com | address=Via Luigi Carlo Farini 6 | lat=43.772819 | long=11.266625 | directions=around the corner from Piazza Sant'Ambrogio | phone=+39 055 298 9879 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June-Sept: Mo-Th 10:00 - 18:30, F 10:00 - 17:00; Oct-May: Su-Th 10:00 - 17:30, F 10:00 - 15:00. Closed except for religious services on Saturdays and Jewish holidays | price=€6.50 total for the synagogue and museum | wikipedia=Great Synagogue of Florence | image=Tempio Israelitico.JPG | wikidata=Q1548456 | lastedit=2021-11-27 | content=Lovely Moorish-style synagogue built in 1882 and a museum with many artefacts and documentation of Florentine Jewish life going back many centuries; audio tours in multiple languages are available. }} * {{see | name=The English Cemetery | alt=Cimitero degli inglesi | url= | email= | address=Piazzale Donatello | lat=43.77748 | long=11.26822 | directions=a short walk from the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=English Cemetery, Florence | image= | wikidata=Q1092134 | lastedit=2021-11-27 | content=In the 19th century, the "English Cemetery" received anyone that the city's churchyards wouldn't receive, e.g. Orthodox Christians, but Britons and Americans were the majority. Famous names here include Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Fanny Trollope and Beatrice Shakespeare, a relative of William. There are lots of ornate gravestones with flowery inscriptions in multiple languages. }} ===South bank of the Arno=== [[Image:Boboli-gardens-from-palazzo.jpg|thumb|The Boboli Gardens seen from the Pitti Palace]] * {{see | name=Santa Felicita | alt= | url=http://www.santafelicita.it | email= | address= | lat=43.766833 | long=11.252636 | directions=just south of Ponte Vecchio | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Santa Felicita, Florence | image=SantaFelicitadiFirenze01.jpg | wikidata=Q1069665 | content=Contains frescoes of the Annunciation and a painting of the Deposition of Christ by the brilliant and weird mannerist painter, Pontormo. They are to be found in the Barbadori Chapel, which is to your immediate right when entering the church. }} * '''Pitti Palace:''' see Museum listing above. * {{see | name=Boboli Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/musei/boboli/ | email= | address= | lat=43.76254 | long=11.248198 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult €10 | wikipedia=Boboli Gardens | image=Boboli Gardens.jpg | wikidata=Q888825 | lastedit=2019-05-11 | content=Elaborately landscaped and with many interesting sculptures, behind the Pitti Palace. Wonderful city views. Don't miss the Bardini gardens. Entrance to that is included in the combination ticket price for the Boboli, and it's a short walk from the Boboli Gardens. There are great views of the Duomo from the Bardini gardens. }} * '''Natural History Museum''' ("La Specola") is on Via Romana next to Pitti Palace. Open Tu-Su 09:00-16:00. * {{see | name=Santa Maria del Carmine | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.767778 | long=11.243611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence | image=Santa maria del carmine side.JPG | wikidata=Q1042634 | content=Famous frescoes (Masaccio’s Adam and Eve Banished From the Garden and others by Lippi and Masolino) in the Brancacci Chapel. }} * {{see | name=Piazzale Michelangelo | alt=Michelangelo Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.76292 | long=11.26516 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Piazzale Michelangelo | image=David piazzale michelangelo.jpg | wikidata=Q1348158 | content=Plaza on a hillside with a great view of the city. Go there by bus or climb the stairs and paths from the Lungarno della Zecca. }} * {{see | name=San Miniato al Monte | alt= | url=http://www.sanminiatoalmonte.it/ | email= | address= | lat=43.759444 | long=11.265 | directions=uphill from Piazzale Michelangelo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Miniato al Monte | image=Sanminiato.jpg | wikidata=Q844337 | content=The Sacristy contains frescoes by Spinello Aretino. In the cemetery near this church there are graves of famous people of Florence, including Carlo Lorenzi (Collodi) - author of the famous Pinocchio. Also, turn around when you reach the top of the stairs before entering the church, to see perhaps an even greater view of the city than from nearby Piazzale Michelangelo. }} * '''Museo Stefano Bardini:''' collection of early Florentine art, housed in the Palazzo Mozzi just south of Ponte alla Grazia. It's open F-M 11:00-17:00. == Do == [[Image:Giotto's Tower.JPG | thumb | 300px | Campanile next to the Duomo ]] Great places to walk include along the Arno and across any of its bridges; through narrow, medieval back streets in the Santa Croce area; and in the Oltr'Arno, on the south side of the river, which is in many ways like Rome's Trastevere or Paris's Left Bank, but far, far smaller. * '''Climb the Duomo or Campanile:''' Traverse the winding staircases inside the Duomo or the nearby bell tower to see some of the best views of Florence. Not only can you see the Tuscan countryside in the distance and the impressive palaces and churches of Florence in the fore, but it also shows you just how large the Duomo is. * '''Stroll the Boboli Gardens:''' These extensive gardens behind the Pitti palace provide excellent views of the city of Florence and numerous sculptures in a relaxed environment. Stop in the hilltop café, grab a drink and a seat outside and enjoy the view. * '''Street performers''' strut their stuff in front of Palazzo Vecchio of an evening. Performances can range from violin duets to people dressed as sculptures. A nice place to stop while you eat your after-dinner gelato. * {{do | name=Enjoy the view from the Piazzale Michelangelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=It's a big square on a hill, but somewhat distant from the traditional tourist sites. It's easy to reach it even on foot using the stairs called "Rampe di San Niccolò". They are on the side of the Arno RIver just in front of the national library. Do this during the summer and during the night to admire Florence's lights. }} * '''Join a monastery:''' those aged 18-35 are invited to take a two-day spiritual retreat at Badia Fiorentina on Via del Proconsolo. Or just come to hear sung vespers at 18:00 and mass at 18:30 nightly in this peaceful church, filled with artwork. It's central yet virtually free of tourists. * '''Football:''' [https://www.acffiorentina.com/it ACF Fiorentina] play soccer in Serie A, Italy's top tier. Their home ground Stadio Artemio Franchi (capacity 43,000) is 2 km northeast of city centre. === Further out === * {{do | name=Impruneta spa | url=http://terme.borghitoscani.com/terme-di-impruneta.asp | email= | address=Via Cassia 217, Terme di Firenze | lat= | long= | directions=from the city of Florence, take the Autostradale Firenze - Siena and the SR2; the spa is on a lefthand turnoff from the R2, approximately 13 km south of the city of Florence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The thermal waters of Impruneta spring from two sources and are used to treat respiratory diseases, liver, gastrointestinal, and skin allergies. }} == Learn == === Photography === *{{do | name=Florence Photography Workshop & Tour | url=http://www.florenceinferno.com/walking-tours/photography-workshop/ | email=info@florenceinferno.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 348 840 0459 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-18:00 (13:30-19:30 in July and August)| price= | content=Discover Florence with your camera and with a professional photography teacher (a Vogue-featured American photographer) and an official Florence guide at your side. }} === Italian language === *{{do | name=ABC School | url=http://www.abcschool.com | email=info@abcschool.com | address=Via dei Rustici 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 212001 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 212001 | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | content=Italian language school offering language and cultural courses since 1982. }} *{{do | name=Centro Machiavelli |alt= | url=http://www.centromachiavelli.it/en/ | email=school@centromachiavelli.it | address=Piazza Santo Spirito 4 | lat=43.76657 | long=11.24772 | directions= | phone=+39 0552396966 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2016-08-27| content=Italian language and cultural school for foreigners. The structure and the contents of the programmes for the levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The school also organises a programme of cultural activities and excursions to complement the language classes and enable the students to come into contact with the Italian culture and practice Italian in the field. }} *{{do | name=Istituto Galilei | url=http://www.galilei.it | email=info@galilei.it | address=Via Alfani 68| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 29 46 80 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 28 34 81 | hours= | price= | content=Italian language school specializing in one-to-one, personalized and small group (max 4 people) full immersion courses. }} * {{do | name=Michelangelo Institute | url=http://www.michelangelo-edu.it/ | email=michelangelo@dada.it | address=Via Ghibellina 88 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 240975 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian study programmes for foreign students. Cooking workshop, art history classes, plastic arts and visual arts programs are also taught in this academy. }} * {{do | name=Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Florence | alt= | url=https://www.leonardo-florence.com/ | email=florence@scuolaleonardo.com | address=Via Bufalini 3 | lat=43.773529638983746 | long=11.259077069104599 | directions= | phone=+39 055 261181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30 | price= | content=Offers a wide choice of Italian language and culture courses for children and adults from beginning to advanced levels. }} ===Cooking=== *{{do | name=Cooking Class | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Florence and Tuscany are becoming synonymous with "cooking class". Tuscan cuisine is appreciated worldwide and a cooking class experience is now more and more part of the attraction of Tuscany, as a way of carrying back home memories and improved cooking skills. There are many in the area, either in historical villas in the countryside or in central Florence, from Florentine use of tripe and giblets to the use of organic ingredients from the local producers, and classes range widely in size. During high season, make sure to book in advance. }} ==Buy== [[Image:View from Piazzale Michelangelo.JPG|thumb|350px|View from Piazzale Michelangelo]] There are a few places to buy things, from the high-end jewelry stores lining the Ponte Vecchio to some of the most famous shops in the world — Gucci, Pucci, Ferragamo, Valentino, Prada, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Buccellati, Frette — as well as many more wonderful shops that aren't yet world famous. Souvenirs related to art and Florence's sights can be found everywhere. Books, leather goods, art handcrafted journals, frames, pencils etc. in that gorgeous Florentine paper with swirls of color and gold are great gifts. It is increasingly difficult to find bargains, but keen-eyed shoppers can still find good deals on smaller side streets running off of those above and elsewhere in the centre of town. Better stores in/near the city centre offer superb leather, sometimes at decent prices, perhaps after some bargaining. Goldsmiths on the Ponte Vecchio display beautiful, quality work but can be very expensive. Shops that are not in the very centre of the city are significantly cheaper. There are also superb shopping streets, such as Via Tornabuoni, Via del Parione, and Via Maggio. The San Lorenzo Market is now largely for tourists. There are also a couple of collections of "outlets" in the suburbs. Some of the most uniquely Florentine shops and sights can be found in the Oltrarno, which is Florence's "Left Bank" and home to countless generations of artisans. This section of town can be found by crossing "Ponte Vecchio" (the old bridge) or Ponte Trinità from the center. This "undiscovered" Florence is a must-see. * {{buy | name=Enoteca Mondovino | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via S. Agostino 27-29/R | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 215214 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Decent wine and liquor store with interesting collection of potable bitters in the back (Italian and German). }} *{{buy | name=Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella | alt= | url=http://www.smnovella.com/ | email= | address=Via della Scala 16 N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=An old pharmacy which sells high-quality beauty products like soaps, shaving cream and eau de Cologne. }} * {{buy | name=Pitti Vintage - Italian & European Vintage Clothing & Accessories | url=http://www.PittiVintage.com/ | email=shopkeeper@PittiVintage.com | address=Borgo degli Albizi 72r | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 230 2676 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Lancetti, Valentino. Specializes in Italian and European designer and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. }} * {{buy | name=Cose Del 900 - Italian Glass Connection | url=http://www.ItalianGlassConnection.com/ | email=Shopkeeper@ItalianGlassConnection.com | address=Borgo San Jacopo 45R | lat= | long= | directions=Just two minutes from Ponte Vecchio. | phone=+39 055 283 491 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:30-19:30 | price= | content=Since 1981 specializing in sized-to-order, affordable beaded jewelry featuring handmade Murano glass beads. }} *{{buy | name=Ortigia SRL | url=http://ortigia-srl.com/ | email= | address=Borgo San Jacopo 12R | lat= | long= | directions=next to the Ponte Vecchio | phone=+39 055 282129 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxurious soaps, scents, creams, candles and lotions inspired by the aesthetics, colours, and scents of Sicily. }} * {{buy | name=Albrici | alt= | url=http://www.albrici.com | email=info@albrici.com | address=Via dei Serragli 20R | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055211095 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 15:00-19:00, Tu-Sa 09:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-11-19 | content=Long-established antiques and home decor store located among the traditional artisans' workshops of Oltrarno. Within it, '''Recollection''' sells vintage clothing and accessories. }} '''Beware: '''If the police catch you while buying a knock-off version of something with a brand from an (illegal) street vendor, you can be fined up to €10,000. You'll see plenty of people on the street selling imitation Gucci sunglasses, Rolex watches, and Prada purses dirt cheap. It's okay if the item doesn't have a real brand on it, but buying a knock-off is illegal. ==Eat== [[File:Santa Maria Novella.jpg|thumb|Santa Maria Novella, a wonderful church right near the train station]] Restaurants have separate prices for food that is taken away or is eaten standing up versus sit down; don't try to sit at a table after paying for food or coffee from the restaurant's take away booth. Also ask always beforehand for the price if you want to sit at a table. Otherwise you might be uncomfortably surprised. Cappuccino ''al banco'' i.e. standing up might cost €1-3, but at a table €4. Florence's food can be as much of a treat to the palate as the art is a treat to the eye. There is good food for any price range, from fine restaurants to take out food from window stands. You will find the best price/quality ratio outside the historical centre, where locals go to eat. The worst ratio is probably in the neighbourhood of Mercato di San Lorenzo where there are a lot of tourist restaurants, while many of the best restaurants in the city are found in the Santa Croce district. In some, requests for pizza may be met with a rebuff. For local pizza look for small shops near the Duomo. The best lunch places don't always turn out to be the best dinner places. Dinner in Florence really starts some time between 19:00 and 21:00. If a place looks like they're preparing to close before 20:00, it might not be the best option for dinner. Reheated pasta is not very tasty. Typical Tuscan courses include ''bistecca alla fiorentina'' which is huge t-bone steak weighing from 500g to 1,500g. It has always price given per 100g, e.g. ''€3.5 etto'' (''an etto'' is a "hectogram" or 100 gram-''ettogrammo''). ''crostini toscani'' are crostini with Tuscan liver pâté. There is also a uniquely Florentine fast food with a 1,000-year history - ''lampredotto'', a kind of tripe (cow stomach, or calf for preference, but a different part than the more familiar white "honeycomb" kind, dark brown in color; the name comes from its wrinkled appearance, which apparently reminds locals of a lamprey fish). The ''trippaio'' set their carts in the public squares in the centre, dishing out the delicacy straight from the cauldron in which it is being boiled with herbs and tomatoes, chopping it and slapping the portions between halves of a Tuscan roll; the top is dipped in the broth. A mild green parsley- or basil-based sauce or a hot red one goes with it. There are many ''gelato'' (Italian ice cream) stands; some connoisseurs consider the better Florentine gelato the finest in the world. Often ''gelato'' is made in the bar where you buy it. Because of this there are many exotic flavors of ice cream like watermelon, spumante or garlic. It's hard to find a gelato place open very late, so after dinner might not be an option. Near the Duomo, though, there are a few places open after 22:00. Tuscany is also the wellspring of ''cantuccini'', also called ''biscotti di [[Prato]]''. (In Italian, the singular of biscotti is ''un biscotto''.) It's traditional to enjoy them after a meal by dipping them in ''vin santo'' ("holy wine"), a concentrated wine made from late-harvested grapes, but you can also buy bags of them in stores throughout the city and eat them however you like. ===Budget=== There are numerous ''caffè'' and ''pasticcerie'' where you can find excellent sandwiches. Pizza sold by weight is an equally excellent solution for budget dining (vegetarian and vegan options are almost always available), as is any ''caffè'' displaying a "''Primi''" card in its window where you'll find pastas and other dishes at low reasonable prices. The delis (''rosticcerie'') are very affordable (and the food is often quite good), and some also have dining tables if you don't want to take away. You can buy the makings for a picnic or snack at the Mercato Centrale. This large market has everything you might need, often at lower prices than supermarkets. The stalls will also sometimes vacuum seal whatever you buy so you can take it home with you. A general rule: the closer you are to the historic old town, the higher the price. ====In the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=I fratellini | alt= | url=http://www.iduefratellini.it/ | email= | address=Via dei Cimatori, 38R | lat=43.7705965 | long=11.2554808 | directions= | phone=+39 055 239 6096 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Good street food: panini for €4 and wine for €2+ (Oct 2018) from a tiny hole in the wall. Patrons eat on the sidewalk while resting their glass of wine on small shelves nested along the street wall. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Mario | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Rosina 2/R | lat=43.7765 | long=11.2545 | directions=near Piazza Mercato Centrale | phone=+39 055 218550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-15:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Lunch only, no booking, you'll be seated with other walk-ins. Good food, try to save room for a meat main course. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Le Mossacce | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Del Proconsolo, 55R | lat=43.7716550 | long=11.2578941 | directions=Corner of Via del Corso | phone=+39 055 294361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-14:30, 19:00-21:30 | price=Primi: €3-6, Secondi €6-25 (Oct 2018) | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Reliable local eatery. Local produce and meats are prepared simply using traditional recipes and time-honoured tradition. Some pastas are made fresh daily, so ask for the daily special. If you want to experience Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine-style steak), they do it amazingly without breaking your wallet. They sell and cut the steak from a larger rib slab in increments of 100g (with a minimum of 500g per serving). }} * {{eat | name=Self-Service Ristorante Leonardo| alt= | url= | email= | address=Via de' Pecori 11 | lat=43.7726433 | long=11.2530849 | directions=Corner of Via de' Vecchietti | phone=+39 055 284446 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:45-14:45, Su-F 18:45-21:45 f | price=Primi €3.5-4. Secondi €4.5-5.5. About €10 per person for a full-course dinner (Oct 2018) | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Although there is a menu at the entrance, it is better to go straight in and pick what you like. You can also order Bistecca alla Fiorentina. }} * {{eat | name=Tiona Asian Restaurant| alt= | url= | email= | address=Via della Scala 24R | lat=43.7739581 | long=11.2479022 | directions=near Piazza SMN | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 12:00-23:00 | price=mains €8 (Nov 2018) | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Not that you'd admit to wanting a break from Italian food, but this small friendly Sri Lankan restaurant makes a refreshing change. Ayubowan! }} * {{eat | name=Pescheria Sugarello | alt= | url=http://www.sugarello.it | email=pescheriasugarello@gmail.com | address= | lat=43.77679 | long=11.25328 | directions=ground floor of Mercato Centrale | phone=+3474870990 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 08:30–14:30 | price=€10 (April 2022) | lastedit= | content=Seafood. Excellent fried calamari and grilled fish fillet with vegetables. You can find also fresh oysters. Be there early, as it gets packed very easily. }} ====Around the bridge Ponte Vecchio==== * {{eat | name=Amici di Ponte Vecchio | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Amici-di-Ponte-Vecchio-201921333158731/?ref=hl | email=stefano.masini@live.it | address=Via dei bardi 39 | lat=43.767142 | long=11.253483 | directions=Pontevecchio | phone=+39 055 205 3172 | tollfree= | hours=11.30 - 16.30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Pizza, schiacciata, homemade sandwiches, wine by the glass, takeaway. }} ====North of the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Il Vegetariano | alt= | url=http://il-vegetariano.com/ | email= | address=Via delle Ruote, 30 r | lat=43.7807243 | long=11.2573600 | directions= | phone=+39 055 475030 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 12:30-14:30, 19:30--22:30, Sa Su 19:30-22:30, M 12:30-14:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Budget restaurant with more formal front room, the eclectic middle room, or the peaceful outdoor garden in the back. Daily changing menu with vegan and gluten-free items clearly marked, desserts, salads, soups, hearty brown bread, and a good selection of coffee, tea, wine, beer, and liqueur. }} ====East of the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Oil Shoppe | alt= | url=http://www.oilshoppe.com/ | email= | address=Via S. Egidio 22r | lat=43.7721581 | long=11.2614423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-19:00 | price=Sandwiches from €4 (Oct 2018) | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content='''Temporarily closed as of May 2022'''. Deli selling olive oil, but with an extensive sandwich bar, to sit in or to go. Student crowd, feels more Californian than Italian. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Basílica de la Santa Cruz, fachada, Florencia, Italia, 2019 05.jpg|thumb|upright 1.4|Façade of the Basilica of Santa Croce]] *{{eat | name=Trattoria Zà Zà | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza del Mercato Centrale 26R | lat=43.77645 | long=11.2545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 | price=€10-12 for a dish (Oct 2018) | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A very nicely decorated restaurant with many vegetarian choices. You can choose to sit inside or outside in the piazza. The menu is huge, lots of choices, and the prices are fair. Service is outstanding, they really cater to your needs. Make sure to try the chianti house wine. Note that they have two seating areas on the piazza: between are two other restaurants, Cantastorie and Garibaldi. }} * {{eat | name=al Tranvai | alt= | url=http://www.altranvai.it/ | email= | address=Piazza T.Tasso, 14 r | lat= | long= | directions=400 m south of Ponte Vespucchio | phone=+39 055 225197 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:10-22:45 Tu-Sa 12:15-15:00, 19:10-22:45 | price= | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Tourists seldom venture this far south. Traditional Tuscan food at decent prices. 1st courses at €7 and mains at €10 to €16. Vino at €4 / 0.5L. The rabbit, asparagus souffle and fiori fritti are excellent and the service very welcoming and warm. }} * {{eat | name="Il Latini" Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via dei Palchetti, 6r | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 210916 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Sun12:30-14:30, 19:30-22:30, Tu-F 19:30-22:30 | price=Menu from €40 pp | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Fun place, communal seating and lively staff. The steaks are good. }} * Osteria Dell'Olio, Piazza dell'Olio 10r, just west of Duomo. Good food with friendly service. * {{eat | name=Palle d'Oro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via S. Antonino, 43/45R | lat= | long= | directions=200 m east of SMN train station | phone=+39 055 88383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-14:30, 18:45-21.30 | price= | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Long-standing family-run Tuscan restaurant. This is where the locals come, not least for the low prices. Fixed price 2-course lunch or €13, dinner €14. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Cammillo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Borgo San Jacopo 57/R | lat= | long= | directions=50 m south of Ponte Santa Trinita | phone=+39 055 212427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th-Tu 12:00-14:30, 19:30-22:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Fairly good Tuscan cuisine, with a number of options for vegetarians and vegans. Make reservations or be there as they open. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Dolce Vegan | alt= | url=http://www.dolcevegan.it/ | email=info@dolcevegan.it | address=Corso dei Tintori, 36 | lat=43.767783 | long=11.260025 | directions= | phone=+39 328 821 1220 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-24:00 | price=dinner 20-25€/person | lastedit=2019-11-01 | content=Everything on the menu is vegan, from breakfast to dessert after dinner. The menu offers several cuisines: breakfast all day long, Italian cuisine classics like ravioli and "steak", burgers, and pizza; all with tasty vegan emulations of meat or with proudly vegetable tastes. The service is a little slow and forgetful, so have patience. }} ===Splurge=== * {{listing | type=eat | name=Enoteca Pinchiorri | alt= | url=https://www.enotecapinchiorri.it/ | email= | address=Via Ghibellina, 87 | lat=43.77 | long=11.262222 | directions=100 m north of Santa Croce | phone=+39 055 242777 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 19:30-22:00 | price=Starters from €80, mains €100 pp | wikipedia=Enoteca Pinchiorri | wikidata=Q1405579 | lastedit=2020-03-01 | content=Michelin-starred restaurant with exquisite meals at splurge prices. }} * {{eat | name=B-Roof | alt= | url=https://www.hotelbaglioni.it/en/bars-restaurants/b-roof | email= | address=Piazza Unità Italiana, 6 | lat= | long= | directions=within Grand Hotel Baglioni | phone=+39 055 235 80 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 235 888 95 | hours=Daily 12:30-14:00, 19:30-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Fine dining with wonderful night panorama of the city. }} * {{eat | name=Il Cibreo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Dei Macci, 118/R | lat= | long= | directions=corner of V Andrea del Verrocchio | phone=+39 055 234 11 00 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 244 966 | hours=€50-100 each | price=Daily 12:50-14:30, 18:50-23:15 | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Great choice of Tuscan food, with highly selected ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria da Tito | alt= | url=http://www.trattoriadatito.it/?lang=en | email= | address=Via S.Gallo 112/r. | lat= | long= | directions=100 m south of Piazza della Liberta | phone=+39 055 472 475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 12:30-15:30, 19:00-23:00 | price=€50-100 each | lastedit=2018-10-28 | content=Although a bit of a walk from the main attractions, this restaurant speaks for itself with mandatory reservations. Great Italian food and atmosphere. Dinner often includes impromptu free drinks and lively table staff. }} ===Dessert=== * {{eat | name=Gelateria dei Neri | url= | email= | address=Via dei Neri 20r | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ice cream in many flavors, some experimental, all excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Festival Del Gelato | url= | email= | address=Via Del Corso 75 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=50 flavors and has an upbeat atmosphere }} * '''Perché No''' Via dei Tavolini 19. Freshly made daily from quality ingredients. The pear will be made with real pears and will taste of pears. Typically fruit flavors will be made with seasonally available fruits. Chocolate flavor will taste of cocoa rather than chocolate milk-powder. If you are a chocolate fan, this is the place to go. Specialties are "sorbetto" (ice cream made with water rather than milk, both with fruit and standard flavors, and "mousse" ice creams. Ask for the "special" taste of the day. * {{eat | name=Vivoli | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 292 334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Via Isole delle Stinche, 7/R. Close to Piazza Santa Croce. Vivoli has a good gelato fruit selection, so definitely try the fragola, or strawberry. Make sure that you ask for the cream on top as well, because it adds another element to an already great dessert. }} ==Drink== [[File:Spinello Aretino - Stories from the Legend of St Benedict - WGA21676.jpg|thumb|325px|Stories from the Legend of St Benedict, frescoes by Spinello Aretino in San Miniato al Monte]] Tap water is safe but those who prefer bottled water will find it plentiful. Make sure to sample the excellent wines of the region. Chianti is the local wine that can be ordered cheaply. Many eateries will offer carafes of various sizes of "house chianti", usually for under €4. === Bars === * {{drink | name=La Cite | alt= | url=http://www.lacitelibreria.info/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A very nice and cozy cafe/bookstore. Good prices, nice atmosphere, good books. Borgo San Frediano 20r. }} * {{drink | name=Enoteca Le volpi e l'Uva | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2398132 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The must of the tasting wines and savory titbits. Piazza dei Rossi, 1. }} * '''Uffizi Museum''' The bar at this museum offers an amazing view overlooking ''la Piazza della Signoria'', but it's only accessible through the museum, so you'll have to buy a ticket. * '''Irish Pub''' (The Fiddlers Elbow) Piazza Santa Maria Novella. This pub has plenty of seating, in addition to live music and great staff. *'''Bebop'''-great coverbands everynight and a €4 pint. Can be found north of the Duomo on the right on Via Dei Servi, before you reach Piazza d Annunziata. * '''Ambrosia''' - Found in Piazza de Ambrosia. This is primarily a wine bar, and you can sample some great wines at a low cost provided you come with friends and share the price of whole bottles. * '''Rivoire''' Piazza della Signoria. Founded in 1872 this terrace facing the ''Palazzo Vecchio'' is a Florentine institution. * '''Paszkowski''' or '''Gilli'''. On the ''Piazza Republica'', next to the hotel Savoy. The terraces on the other side of the ''piazza'' are equally pricey. * {{drink | name=Été | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Faenza 63 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3 draft beer | content=A lovely little café with warm service and good local beer and wine. }} === Clubs === *{{drink | name=Cavalli Club | url= | email= | address=Piazza del Carmine, 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Drinks run about €10 each | content=Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer, has one his beautiful clubs in Florence. The inside has a stage with a projector of Roberto Cavalli's fashion shows running non-stop. The upstairs can be a private lounge for parties or VIP section on certain nights. This club was the most popular on Wednesday nights, but it’s open on the weekends as well. It’s black and leopard interior fits the natural and animalistic designs Roberto Cavalli creates. Roberto and his two sons are frequently at the club so look out! All ages are appropriate and the dress attire here is rather upscale. This is not just a seasonal club so all year visitors are encouraged to go. }} *{{drink | name=Bamboo Lounge Club | url=http://www.bambooloungeclub.com/ | email=info@bambooloungeclub.com | address=Via Giuseppe Verdi, 57/R | lat=43.77094779999999 | long=11.262094899999965 | directions= | phone=+393394298764 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=23:00-04:00 | price=Women free entrance until 01:00; men €10 | content=Bamboo Lounge Club is a great place for young adults and students to party. The music is great from European to American techno and many other worldwide DJs. Bamboo Lounge Club offers VIP tables and has two midsized bars. It is very clean and safe to be in. It is located on Via Giuseppe Verdi not far from the Duomo. Dress is a little more than casual, but not too upscale. The loud music, dancing, and exciting atmosphere gives people a chance to let loose and have fun. The club features mostly house, techno and hip hop music. }} *{{drink | name=Tenax | alt= | url=http://www.tenax.org/ | email= | address=Via Pratese, 46 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you love house and electronic music this is the best club to go to. It’s a two-story club, located on the outskirts of Florence, features DJ’s from all around Europe, America, and Australia. This club also holds many concerts during the winter and summer. Many people come from all over to enjoy this clubs atmosphere. The dance floor is extremely large and is always very crowded. Be smart where you keep your bag and wallet because it’s very easy to get pick pocketed in large clubs like this. This club usually has a cover of €20 and the drinks are rather expensive, but it is a great place to experience at least once. It is very different than most of the clubs in Florence because of the multi-story building. To venture here would be best by taxi or bus. Since it is located in the outskirts of Florence walking could be difficult and not advised. There are many people who can help in directions in the Santa Maria Novella Station. }} ==Sleep== As elsewhere the price of hotels in Florence has been climbing quickly in the last few years. The golden rule here is if you want something cheap you'll have to stay outside of the historic center. The area around the train station is cheaper, but not as safe, especially for women travelers at night. If you are looking at big chain hotels you should be aware that they are usually quite a distance from the centre, the Novotel for instance is almost at the airport. Certain hotels, particularly those oriented toward business travellers offer special reduced rates during the weekend (e.g. Starhotel Michelangelo) or during slow weeks like Baglioni. Sometimes you can also get a substantial discount by reserving online. In the train station there is a tourist information office which also offers hotel reservations; you can often get good deals through them at the very last minute, but it's not guaranteed. ===Budget=== There are quite a number of one or two star ''alberghi'' within a short distance of the station. Young women can find accommodation with certain convents at very low prices, and usually in historic locations. On the other hand, you'll have to forget about any late-night Tuscan craziness. ====Camping==== There are campsites round the edge of town: to SW is Ostello Tasso Ente, north is Elite Firenze Gestioie SRL, NE is Camping Albergue, east is Me & Mom in Tuscany, and 3 others further east in Rovezzano. Camping Michelangelo south of town has closed. ====Hostel==== <!-- PLEASE DO NOT delete unused fields from listings, this makes it difficult for other editors to add further information to a listing and often disrupts the display characteristics --> * {{sleep | name=Hostel Florence Experience | alt= | url=http://www.hostelflorence.net/ | email=florenceexperiencehostel@gmail.com | address=Via Maggio, 9 | lat=43.76731 | long=11.24931 | directions=Close to Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti | phone=+39 55 293215 | tollfree= | fax=+39 55 293215 | checkin= | checkout= | price=from €18 (dorm) and €22 (private double room/per person) | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A hostel in a historic Florentine noble palace built in the 14th century and modified in the 17th century. Rooms are occasionally clean. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Archi Rossi | alt= | url=http://www.hostelarchirossi.com/ | email= | address=Via Faenza, 94r | lat= | long= | directions=Close to SMN train station | phone=+39 55 290804 | tollfree= | fax=+39 55 2302601 | checkin= | checkout= | price=from €18 (dorm) and €26 (private room/per person) | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Never mind the renaissance-kitsch walls. Rooms are clean and rates include breakfast, dinner (except Saturdays) and internet access. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel 7 Santi | alt= | url=http://www.7santi.com/ | email=info@7santi.com | address=Viale Dei Mille, 11 | lat= | long= | directions=Campo di Marte, 10 min from the center by bus | phone=+39 55 5048452 | tollfree= | fax=+39 55 5057085 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms from €20 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A converted 19th-century convent. Rooms are clean and quiet. Has dorm bunks and private rooms. }} ==== Bed and breakfast==== <!-- PLEASE DO NOT delete unused fields from listings, this makes it difficult for other editors to add further information to a listing and often disrupts the display characteristics --> * {{sleep | name=B&B Duomo View | alt= | url=http://www.duomoviewbb.it/ | email= | address=Piazza San Giovanni, 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 288290 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 288290 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Large choice of double bedrooms. Services are in common and some of the guestrooms boast a fantastic view of the Duomo. Internet connection and breakfast also available. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Giglio Bianco | alt= | url=http://www.gigliobianco.it/ | email= | address=Via Romana 28 | lat= | long= | directions=close to Pitti Palace | phone=+39 055 225873 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 7349599 | checkin= | checkout= | price=from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=This B&B has just the one room, the Camera Verde. They feature gourmet meals and cooking classes directed by Chef Vary. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B di Piazza del Duomo | alt= | url=http://www.duomorooms.com/ | email=dipiazzaduomo@yahoo.it | address=Via dell'Oriuolo 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 285018 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 285018 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A small B&B, rooms with private bathroom and shower, A/C, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Tourist House Battistero | alt= | url=http://www.touristhousebattistero.it/ | email=info@touristhousebattistero.it | address=Via dei Cerretani, 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 333 8379256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €90 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A lovely B&B in the centre, with the Duomo just 30 m away. }} * {{sleep | name=Florence Stadium B&B | alt= | url=http://www.florencestadium.it/ | email=info@florencestadium.it | address=Via Campo d'Arrigo, 15/A | lat= | long= | directions=across footbridge from Campo di Marte Station | phone=+39 055 212617 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €75 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star with clean, spacious rooms near the Stadium and Mandela Forum. }} * {{sleep | name=Giulia Residence | alt= | url=http://www.residenzagiulia.com/ | email=info@residenzagiulia.com | address=Via Porte Nuove 19 | lat= | long= | directions=NW of rwy station | phone=+39 55 3216646 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Decent 3-star, access through clanky iron gate in apartment block. }} * {{sleep | name=Opera Boutique B&B | alt= | url=https://www.operabeb.it/en/ | email= | address=Via Lorenzo il Magnifico, 62 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 388 0585005 | tollfree= | | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €75 breakfast included | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Historic building of the late nineteenth century. }} ====Hotels==== * {{sleep | name=Arizona Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.arizonahotel.it/ | email=info@arizonahotel.it | address=Via Luigi Carlo Farini 2 | lat=43.772651 | long=11.265353 | directions= | phone=+39 055 245321 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2346130 | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=This 3-star hotel is in a renovated villa from the 18th century. }} * {{sleep | name=Convitto della Calza | alt= | url=http://www.calza.it/ | email= | address=Piazza Della Calza 6 | lat= | long= | directions=at Porta Romana 1 km south of centre | phone=+39 055 222 287 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3 star in converted 16th-century cloister, with frescoed rooms and a modern conference centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Desirèe | alt= | url=http://www.desireehotel.com/ | email=info@desireehotel.com | address=Via Fiume, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2382382 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 291439 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €90 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Friendly 3-star with 18 rooms, next to railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Byron | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbyronflorence.com/ | email= | address=Via della Scala, 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 280852 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 213273 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Three-star hotel with parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Casci | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcasci.com/ | email= | address=Via Cavour 13 | lat= | long= | directions=500 m from SMN train station | phone=+39 055 211 686 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=This small 2-star is in a 15th-century palace and has some original fresco ceilings. Composer Gioacchino Rossini lived here in the 19th century. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Dali | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldali.com/en/home-page.html | email= | address=Via dell'Oriuolo 17 | lat=43.772061 | long=11.260683 | directions= | phone=+39 055 2340706 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=One star, consistently clean & cosy, good location, owners Marco and Samanta helpful and fluent in English. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Fiorita | alt= | url=http://www.hotelfiorita.com | email= | address=Via Fiume, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 283189, +39 055 283693 | tollfree=800 280722 | fax=+39 055 2728153 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Next to railway station, on 3rd floor of building that has two other hotels. Rooms have a/c, TV and a safety deposit box. Some rooms also have modem sockets. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Masaccio | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmasaccio.eu/ | email=hotelmasaccio@yahoo.it | address=Via Masaccio, 228 | lat= | long= | directions=300 m east of Piazza della Liberta | phone=+39 055 578153 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 578153 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €40 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Cozy one-star in a 20th-century villa, with restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Giglio | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgiglio.fi.it/ | email=info@hotelgiglio.fi.it | address=Via Cavour, 85 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2381752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 461163 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Simple 3-star on edge of centro storico. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia | alt= | url=http://www.kursonia.com/ | email= | address=Via Nazionale, 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 496 547 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 462 6615 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A small 2-star, basic but clean. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Lorena | alt= | url=http://www.hotellorena.com/ | email= | address=Via Faenza 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 282785 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 288300 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Two-star hotel in the historic centre, simple but comfy. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Montreal | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmontreal.com/ | email=info@montreal.com | address=Via della Scala, 43 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2382331 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 287491 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Two star, central but basic and dated. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Palazzuolo | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpalazzuolo.com/ | email=info@palazzuolo.com | address=Via Palazzuolo, 71 | lat= | long= | directions=very close to the main train station. | phone=+39 055 214611 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 212101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Basic 2-star, many stairs & no lift, but central. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Romagna | alt= | url=http://www.hotelromagna.it | email= | address=Via Panzani, 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 211005 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2396105 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €90 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Two-star hotel near SMN train station. 22 bedrooms en suite, internet connection and satellite TV. Cosy (ie small rooms, basic), no lift to upper floors. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Delle Tele | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldelletele.net/ | email= | address=Via Panzani, 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 238 2419 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 290 797 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Central 3-star near SMN Duomo. }} ===Mid-range=== <!-- PLEASE DO NOT delete unused fields from listings, this makes it difficult for other editors to add further information to a listing and often disrupts the display characteristics --> * {{sleep | name=Albergo Firenze | alt= | url=http://www.hotelfirenze-fi.it | email=info@albergofirenze.net | address=Piazza Donati, 4 | lat= | long= | directions=Just off Via del Corso | phone=+39 055 268301 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 212370 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room from €50 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=2-star hotel, central but basic. }} * {{sleep | name=Il Bargello B&B | alt= | url=http://www.firenze-bedandbreakfast.it/ | email=info@firenze-bedandbreakfast.it | address=Via dei Pandolfini 33 | lat= | long= | directions=In the historical centre | phone=+39 055 215330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms with private bath €120 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Clean friendly 3-star. }} * {{sleep | name=FH Calzaiuoli Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.calzaiuoli.it/ | email=info@calzaiuoli.it | address=via Calzaiuoli 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 212 456 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 268310 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €150 | content=Central 4-star going on 3. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Caravaggio | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcaravaggio.it/ | email= | address=Piazza Indipendenza | lat= | long= | directions=800 m east of main train station | phone=+39 055 496 310 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 480852 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €120 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Good 3-star, consistently clean, well-run & helpful. }} * {{sleep | name=Galileo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.galileohotel.it/en/index.htm | email= | address=Via Nazionale, 22/a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 496645 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 496447 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single rooms from €80, doubles €120 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3 star in an elegant 19th-century building, but a/c and wifi erratic. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Basilea Florence | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbasileafirenze.it/ | email= | address=Via Guelfa 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 214587 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 268350 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €85 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=This 3-star hotel offers 38 bedrooms, single, double, twin, triple and 2 large suites, all with private bath, television and internet connection. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Boston | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbostonfirenze.it/ | email= | address=Via Guelfa, 68 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 496747 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 470934 | price=B&B doubles from €80 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star hotel with 16 bedrooms, not all en-suite. Clean but small and basic. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Crocini | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcrocini.com/ | email= | address=Corso Italia 28 | lat= | long= | directions=In the centre | phone=+39 055 212905 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 210171 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Central 2-star, not all rooms en suite. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel La Gioconda | alt= | url=http://www.hotellagioconda.it/ | email= | address=Via Panzani 2 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Santa Maria Novella | phone=+39 055 211023 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 213136 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €85 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco | alt= | url=http://www.ilguelfobianco.it/ | email= | address=Via Cavour 29 | lat= | long= | directions=In the heart of the city | phone=+39 055 288330 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 295203 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star in a 15th-century building. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Malaspina | alt= | url=http://www.malaspinahotel.it/ | email= | address=Piazza Indipendenza, 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 489869 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 474809 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €90 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star in charming a late 19th-century residence, enriched with modern comforts. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Marignolle | alt= | url=http://www.marignolle.com/english/ | email= | address=Via di San Quirichino a Marignolle 16 | lat= | long= | directions=8 km southwest from centre | phone=+39 055 2286910 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2047396 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star in hills outside town, in bosky Tuscan scenery. Outdoor pool May to October. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mario's | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmarios.com/ | email= | address=Via Faenza 89 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Santa Maria Novella | phone=+39 055 216801 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 212039 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €90 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Central 3-star. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mia Cara | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmiacaraspa.it/ | email= | address=Via Faenza, 90 (red) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 216053 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2302727 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €60 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Small 3-star a short walk from Santa Maria Novella. Friendly English-speaking staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmorandi.it/en-index.php | email=welcome@hotelmorandi.it | address=Via Laura, 50 | lat=43.77620 | long=11.26297 | directions=500 m northeast of Duomo | phone=+39 055-2344748 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-11-09 | content=Comfy 3-star in a Dominican 16th-century convent. On-site garage parking is available. }} * {{sleep | name=Privilege Hotel | alt= | url=http://hotelprivilege.hotelinfirenze.com/ | email=info@hotelprivilege.it | address=Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055-2478220 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star hotel on the bank of the Arno, with single, double, triple and "Family" rooms. Breakfast buffet, hotel bar and garage available. }} * {{sleep | name=Relais Villa Antea | alt= | url=http://www.villaantea.com/ | email=info@villaantea.com | address=Via Puccinotti 46 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m northwest of Piazza della Liberta | phone=+39 055 484106 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 484539 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Doubles from €120 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Historical residence in an old palazzo with friendly staff. Rooms are spacious. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Rivoli | alt= | url=http://www.hotelrivoli.it/ | email=info@hotelrivoli.it | address=Via della Scala 33 | lat=43.774570 | long=11.246980 | directions=near Basilica SMN | phone=+39 055 27861 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 294041 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star in a former 14th-century Franciscan convent. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel De Rose Palace | alt= | url=http://www.florencehotelderose.com/ | email= | address=Via Solferino, 5 | lat= | long= | directions=near SMN railway station | phone=+39 055 068 1097 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €100 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star hotel in a traditional Florentine mansion. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Savonarola | alt= | url=http://www.savonarolahotel.it/ | email= | address=Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 27 | lat= | long= | directions=north edge of Centro Storico, on Piazza della Liberta | phone=+39 055 587824 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 587824 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €50 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=3-star with one single and 15 twin, double, triple and quadruple rooms. All with private bath, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto | alt= | url= | email=H1798-RE@accor.com | address=Via Tevere 23, Osmannoro | lat= | long= | directions=2 km northwest of airport | phone=+39 055 53821 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star handy for airport. Well out of city but they have free shuttle to the city center. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa il Mosaico | alt= | url=http://www.villailmosaico.it/ | email= | address=Via di Monticelli, 9-15 | lat= | long= | directions=south bank, 1 km west of centre; tram to Sansovino | phone=+39 055 7135481 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 71 30 898 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Elegant villa, ten self-catering apartments with kitchen, living room, bathroom, internet connection and TV. Private parking and 100 square metre terrace with solarium. }} * {{sleep | name=Residence Select Executive | alt= | url=http://select-executive.florence-hotels-it.com/en/#main | email= | address=Via G. Galliano 13/a | lat= | long= | directions=500 m northwest of SMN railway station | phone=+39 055 330342 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 351506 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star hotel; 12 rooms, some with kitchenette. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Unicorno | alt= | url=http://www.hotelunicorno.it | email= | address=via dei Fossi, 27 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Santa Maria Novella | phone=+39 055 287313 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 268332 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms from €80 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Small 3-star hotel in a 17th-century building. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Adriatico | alt= | url=http://www.hoteladriatico.it/ | email=info@hoteladriatico.it | address=Via Maso Finiguerra 9 | lat=43.774020 | long=11.245220 | directions=200 m west of SMN railway station | phone=+39 055 27931 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 289661 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-19 | content=Modern 4-star hotel in the historical centre, very close to the train station. Rooms and suites are suitable for couples, families, single travellers and group of friends. The hotel features a Tuscan restaurant, a private car park, complimentary breakfast served on a terrace on the ground floor and free minibar for direct bookings. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Cavour | alt= | url=http://www.albergocavour.it/ | email= | address=Via del Proconsolo, 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 266271 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 218955 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€150-300 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Friendly, efficient hotel in a 13th-century palazzo. Former residence of the Strozzi-Ridolfi dynasty. }} * {{sleep | name=J and J Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jandjhotel.net/ | email= | address=Via di Mezzo, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 26312 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 240282 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B single €195, double €225 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star hotel in former convent. Has double, twin, junior suite, suite, and double rooms for single use, all en-suite services. }} * {{sleep | name=Kraft Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.krafthotel.it/ | email=info@krafthotel.it | address=Via Solferino, 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 284273 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2398267 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B doubles from €200 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star hotel near the centre with swimming-pool, restaurant and 5th-floor terrace with bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Laurus al Duomo | alt= | url=http://www.florencehotellaurusalduomo.com/ | email=reservations@florencehotellaurusalduomo.com | address=Via dei Cerretani 54/r. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2381752 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 268308 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Suite rooms with view from €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A historic 4-star hotel, close to the Cathedral and Firenze SMN railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=Milu Hotel | alt=formerly La Residenza | url=http://www.hotelmilu.com | email= | address=Via Tornabuoni, 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 217103 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double from €200 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Central 4-star with roof garden with a charming view. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mirage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmirage.it/ | email= | address=Via Francesco Baracca, 231 (interno 18) | lat= | long= | directions=500 m from Florence airport, 5 km northwest of centre | phone=+39 055 352011 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 374096 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single from €110, doubles from €140, triples from €160, apartments from €300 per week | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Comfortable straightforward 4-star hotel with restaurant. Regard this as an airport hotel and you won't be disappointed. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Monna Lisa Florence | alt= | url=http://www.monnalisa.it/ | email=info@monnalisa.it | address=Borgo Pinti, 27 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2479751 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€200-550 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Four-star hotel, and yes it's Monna, that's not a typo. In a restored 14th-century Florentine noble palace. Gym facilities, sun terrace and meeting rooms. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.pontevecchiosuites.com/ | email=info@pontevecchiosuites.com | address=Via De' Belfredelli, n° 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 217379 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price= |wikidata=| lastedit=2019-05-30 | content=4-star hotel with modern rooms and suites. The hotel offers a private spa for two with a hot tub. Continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=NH Porta Rossa | alt= | url=http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/italy/florence/nh-porta-rossa.html | email= | address=Via Porta Rossa,19 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 2710911 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Gorgeous hotel built in the 12th century. }} * {{sleep | name=L'Orologia | alt=L'O | url=https://www.hotelorologioflorence.com/ita/hotel-firenze/hotel-firenze | email= | address=Piazza di Santa Maria Novella | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 27 73 80 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €150 | lastedit=2018-11-09 | content=Swanky boutique 4-star hotel with rooms themed on watches. Nice view of Piazza & Basilica from breakfast room. }} * {{sleep | name=Orto de' Medici | alt= | url=http://www.ortodeimedici.it/ | email=hotel@ortodeimedici.it | address=Via San Gallo 30 | lat=43.778786 | long=11.257540 | directions=Centro storico | phone=+39 055-483427 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055-461276 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=Doubles from €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star hotel in a 19th-century building with gardens. }} * {{sleep | name=Palazzo Magnani Feroni | alt= | url=http://www.palazzomagnaniferoni.com | email= | address=Borgo San Frediano, 5 | lat= | long= | directions=just south of Ponte Carraia | phone=+39 055 23 99 544 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 26 08 908 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €300 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=It's in a 16th-century building that belonged to Marquis Feroni. It has twelve comfortable suites with classic furniture and original frescoes. }} * {{sleep | name=Residence La Repubblica Florence | alt= | url=http://www.residencelarepubblica.com/ | email= | address=Piazza della Repubblica, 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 055 214496 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 214496 | checkin= | checkout= | price=One-person apartment: €160; three/two bedroom apartment: €170 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=21 self-catering apartments for a maximum of six people, all with kitchenette, private bath, internet connection, satellite TV and cooking facilities. Short stays (eg single night) welcome. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio | alt= | url=http://www.florencehotelpittipalacealpontevecchio.com/ | email=reservations@florencehotelpittipalacealpontevecchio.com | address=Via Borgo San Jacopo, 3 | lat= | long= | directions=south end of Ponte Vecchio | phone=+39 055 2398711 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 2398867 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=4-star overlooking the bridge; you're paying for the location. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Poggio ai Merli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via di Giogoli 5, Scandicci | lat= | long= | directions=6 km southwest of centre | phone=+39 055 250257 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 250718 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €200 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=A historic residence on edge of city, in large park. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa la Vedetta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Viale Michelangiolo 78 | lat= | long= | directions=on hill just south of Ponte Niccolo | phone=+39 055 681631 | tollfree= | fax=+39 055 6582544 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €200 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=5-star luxury hotel with panorama of Florence's skyline. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel degli Orafi | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldegliorafi.it/english | email=info@hoteldegliorafi.it | address=Lungarno Archibusieri, 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from €150 | lastedit=2018-10-26 | content=Boutique 4-star in Florence city centre, overlooking river near Ponte Vecchio. }} * {{sleep | name=Palazzo Vecchietti | alt= | url=https://www.palazzovecchietti.com | email=info@palazzovecchietti.com | address=Via degli Strozzi, 4 50123 Firenze | lat=43.771617 | long=11.252964 | directions= | phone=+39 055 2302802 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Palazzo Vecchietti | image=Palazzo vecchietti 01.JPG | wikidata=Q3891043 | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Historic residence a few steps from Piazza della Repubblica, in the centre of Florence. Few suites, elegant and modern. The hotel also offers two apartments in the central area. Gluten-free products and breakfast included in the room rate. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hilton Florence Metropole|alt=|url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/flrhfhi-hilton-florence-metropole/|email=florencemetropole_info@hilton.com|address=Via del Cavallaccio, 36|lat=43.773388|long=11.189746|directions=|phone=+39-055-78711|tollfree=|fax=+39-055-78718020|checkin=14:00|checkout=12:00|price=from €80 for a King Guest Room to €150 for a suite|lastedit=2020-10-06|content=A 4-star hotel with views of the city. A spa, fitness centre, room service and business centre are available on site.}} * {{sleep | name=Ad Astra Florence | alt= | url=https://www.adastraflorence.it/ | email=info@adastraflorence.com | address=Via del Campuccio 53 | lat= | long= | directions=in the Oltrarno district | phone=+39 055 0750 602 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-08 | content=A historic residence with 14 rooms enriched by frescoed ceilings and individually furnished with elegant vintage, classic and contemporary touches. The most prestigious rooms and the living room are surrounded by a terrace overlooking the Torrigiani Garden. }} ==Connect== Florence has 5G from all Italian carriers, but as of Sept 2021 coverage remains patchy. ==Stay safe== Florence is generally safe and healthy, but beware the inevitable purse-snatchers and [[pickpockets]]. They thrive in crowds, particularly around SMN railway station and on the buses, sometimes working with a decoy such as an insistent beggar. If you have a bag with a classy, noiseless zipper, it will be opened. Also beware at night around tourist spots such as Ponte Vecchio where pickpocketers may approach you pretending to be drunk and friendly, and then snatch your belongings when your guard is down. ==Go next== {{mapframe|show=nearby}} * Florence is a great starting point and base for a tour of [[Tuscany]]. Attractive day trips include [[Pisa]], [[Lucca]], [[San Gimignano]], [[Arezzo]], [[Fiesole]], [[Lucignano]], [[Siena]], and of course the wine zone of [[Chianti]]. [[Greve]] in Chianti is the market town of the Chianti zone and it is in the hills surrounding Greve that you can rent a B&B room or a small apartment on a working vineyard for less than a hotel in Florence. The SITA Pullman buses take you to Greve and [[Panzano]] in about an hour. From then on you see few cars and many cypress and olive trees. :The SITA bus station is just west of the train station in Florence. This is where to go to catch a bus to Siena, San Gimignano, and so on. If you're at the roundabout, facing the train station, go 90 degrees left and stay on the left until just past the fork. You will see the entrance to the SITA garage on your right. * {{listing | type=nearby | name=[[Fiesole]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q82670 | content=A town in the hills above Florence, only a short bus ride away from the centre. It offers a beautiful view of the sunset, and a small museum located on ancient Roman and Etruscan ruins of a temple, an amphitheatre and a pretty, small duomo. }} * {{listing|type=nearby | name=World War II Florence American Cemetery and Memorial | alt= | url=http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/florence-american-cemetery | email= | address= | lat=43.69203 | long=11.20918 | directions=12&nbsp;km (7.5 miles) south of Florence on the west side of Via Cassia. The Rome-Milan highway passes near the cemetery. 20 min bus ride from the Sita Station, just ask agent (get a return ticket) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily except for 25 December and 1 January; 09:00-17:00 | price=Free to enter | content=The cemetery is the final resting place for 4,402 American military dead lost during after the capture of [[Rome]] and the battle for the Apennines. A monument is inscribed with the names of 1,409 Americans whose remains were never found or identified. The atrium of the chapel contains marble maps of World War II Italy campaign. }} * '''Biking options''' outside of the city include the Chianti area, where you can fully enjoy the hills and the elegance of the landscape surrounding you, which has been taken care of endlessly through centuries. Strong scents can be enjoyed in Spring. The warm temperatures and usually stable weather in the good seasons can make the ride even more enjoyable. If you feel more energetic, ascents to Vallombrosa from Pontassieve through Tosi can be very enjoyable. You start from the Arno river plain and you end up in a thick, shady, fresh forest. In all cases, avoid the hottest hours in Summer and be aware of the traffic, which can be heavy and not cyclist-savvy, until you get in secondary or less populated roads. * [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage Listed]] rural building complexes (Medici Villas and Gardens) are scattered around Florence: ** {{listing|type=nearby|name=Gardens of Pratolino|alt=Parco Mediceo di Pratolino|wikidata=Q56697550|content=A park containing 14m high colossus sculpture}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|43.7833|11.2500}} {{IsPartOf|Florence (province)}} 6twk018xvuxx33uv0zbd1foal43hawf 0 12662 4492122 4102418 2022-07-29T06:21:58Z Sgroey 2240936 added photo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Ghaemshahr''' (Qaemshahr) is a city in [[Caspian Iran]], 260 km north of [[Tehran]], in northern [[Iran]]. ==Understand== [[File:Qaemshahr 1.jpg|thumb|Ghaemshahr city]] Ghaemshahr city's population is over 300,000 including suburbs and villages around the city. It was home to a major textile industry, which was one of the biggest companies of textile in the world, with exporting to many countries in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Ghaemshahr has many industrial towns around and is full of different type of factories. Although the city is not famous for its beauty, it is a good base to explore the region, as most of Mazandaran and Caspian coast is very beautiful. The city is full of apartment buildings and shops but not a lot of attractive places for tourists, although there are many beautiful natural places around the city. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Caspian Iran}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|36.4611|52.8606}} 44b4pz6y6eh6c0j2zpcqp9cq0t571ck 0 13083 4492138 4477268 2022-07-29T07:12:07Z Sbb1413 2217354 Moving Malda listings to [[Malda]]. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Adina Masjid Panorama 1.jpg}} '''Gour-Pandua''' are twin historical cities in the [[Dinajpur-Malda]] region of [[West Bengal]]. Gour is located 14 km south of Malda town while Pandua is 15 km north of Malda town. The ruins of Gour extends in the neighbouring country of [[Bangladesh]] and is known as [[Gaud]]. ==Understand== [[File:Adina Mosque at Malda district of West Bengal 08.jpg|thumb|300 px|Adina Masjid, Pandua]] [[File:Dakhil Darwaza 2, Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Dakhil Darwaza, Gour]] [[File:Baraduary Masjid or the Great Golden Mosque.. Gaur.Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Bara Sona Masjid (Baraduari)]] [[File:Lottan Masjid, Gaur.jpg|thumb|300 px|Lottan Masjid, Gour]] Gour-Pandua is the medieval capital of Bengal. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda town, 340 km from [[Kolkata]], in [[West Bengal]]. Malda is the base for a visit to Gour-Pandua. The area saw three eras of glory - the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Sultans. The Senas, the last Hindu kings of Bengal, were displaced by the Muslims in the beginning of the 13th century. They ruled till the Battle of Palashi in 1757. There is no trace of any shrine or structure of the Buddhist or Hindu periods. Even those of the Muslim period are virtually in ruin. During the 13th-14th century Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Gour played a big role in that development. The place has variously been referred to as Lakshanabati, Lakhnauti and Jannatabad. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Gour Malda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.947944 | long=88.110782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177346 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest rail head near Gour, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Adina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.114397 | long=88.12318 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177423 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest railhead near Pandua, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} ===By road=== ====By car==== The normal route is to take NH 12, which links Dalkolha with Kolkata, but the longer route via Durgapur Expressway (part of NH 19) from Dankuni, NH 19 from Palsit to Panagarh bypassing [[Bardhaman]] city, and then taking the Panagarh-Moregarm Expressway up to Morgram and on to NH 12 is a more comfortable and enjoyable option. ===By plane=== Kaji Nazrul Islam Airport at Durgapur is nearest airport (RDP). ==Get around== Gour and Pandua are respectively 14 km south and 15 km north of Malda. Since there are no hotels in either Gour or Pandua, Malda is the best option to stay. Hired cars are the best option to explore the ancient towns. The hotels can arrange for cars. A whole day is enough to cover the important spots of both towns. For tourist looking out for more details can stay back a extra day and explore a few places beyond the two citadels. West Bengal Tourism operates a bus from Malda for visiting Gour and Pandua. For details check with Tourist Lodge at Malda. ==See== {{mapframe|25.0158777|88.1308624|zoom=10}} [[File:Firoz Minar. Gaur. Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Firoz Minar]] [[File:Qudam Rasul Mosque & Tomb of Fatheh Khan.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qudam Rasul Mosque (left) & Tomb of Fatheh Khan (right)]] [[File:Lukachuri Gateway (4).jpg|200 px|thumb|Lukachuri Darwaza]] [[File:Gumti Gate at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gumti Darwaza]] [[File:Chika alias Chamkan Mosque at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chika Masjid]] [[File:Baisgazi Wall.jpg|200 px|thumb|Baisgazi Wall]] [[File:Ballal Bati excavation site at Gaur in Malda District 14.jpg|200 px|thumb|Ballal Bati]] [[File:Side view of Chamkati Masjid, Gaur.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chamkati Masjid]] [[File:Tantipara Masjid, Gaur, Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Tantipara Masjid]] [[File:Beautiful view of Gunmant Mosque.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gunmant Mosque]] [[File:Kotwali Darwaja. Gaur ( Bangladesh Border).jpg|200 px|thumb|Kotwali Darwaja]] [[File:Eklakhi Mausoleum at Pandua in Malda district 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Eklakhi Mausoleum]] [[File:Qutub Shahi Mosque at Pandua in Malda district 01.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qutub Shahi Masjid]] [[File:Nimasarai Minar 1.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nimasarai Minar]] [[File:Nandadirghi 2.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nandadirghi Vihar]] ===Gour=== It is 14 km south of Malda. Covering Gour and Pandua in a single day can be very hectic. People who are on a single day trip to both the places can skip Chamkati Masjid, Tantipara Masjid, Lotan Masjid, Gunamanta Masjid and Kotwali Darwaza. A whole day trip (from 8AM-2PM) is enough to cover all the sites of Gour in detail. * {{listing | type=see | name=Two Stone Pillars | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.909611 | long=88.133378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=If you are approaching Gour from Malda these two pillars will be the first historical site of Gour. The two ornate pillars have similarities to those of the Baro Sona Masjid (Baraduari) and are most likely removed from there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ramkeli | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8864 | long=88.1279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Ramkeli marks the meeting point of the Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great spritual leader, with Rupa and Sanatana Goswami, high official of the court of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah. They became devoted followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the sultan also paid respect to the spiritual leader. The statue of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu stands at the meeting point. Behind it is a small temple containing the footprints of Sri Chaitanya on stone. Further behind stands the Madanmohan Jiu temple along with a nat mandir. The temple houses the statue of Radha Krishna. The radha idol is built of asta dhatu (aloy of 8 metals) and the Krishn idol is made of black stone. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baro Sona Masjid | alt=(Baraduari) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.882881 | long=88.128029 | directions=500 m south of Ramkeli | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q13058783 | content=The construction of Baro Duari Masjid (literally meaning the Big Gold Mosque) was started by Allaudin Husain Shah and completed by his son, Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1526. The Indo-Arabic style of architecture and the ornamental stone carvings make Baroduari a special attraction for tourists. The 168 ft x 76 ft structure is said to have 44 gilded domes and hence the name Baro Sona Masjid. Today only 11 of the 44 dome exist, that too without the gold cover. The mosque is popularly known as Baraduari, literally meaning 12 doors, but contrary to the name the mosque has 11 arched entrances. The mosque lies in a enclosed area and has two gateways in east and north. Bara literally means big and chota literally means small, so the Chota Sona Masjid lies in [[Gaud]] in [[Bangladesh]]. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Dakhil Darwaza | alt=(Salami Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.878937 | long=88.125107 | directions=500 m south of Bara Sona Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245266 | content=Dakhil Darwaza is a grand gateway marking the northern entrance of the citadel of Gour. The gateway is also known as Salami Darwaza as gun salutes were fired to welcome guests into the citadel. The gate was probably built by Barbak Shah in 1425 and measures 102.5 m by 22.5 m along with a 4.5 m passageway through the middle. The gate towers to a height of 15 m, with the entrance arches having a height of 10.35 m. Both sides of the gate are flanked with guard rooms and corner are flanked with octagonal towers. The brick built structure follows the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The walls are decorated with beautiful floral and geometric motifs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Firoz Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8737 | long=88.1305 | directions=1 km south of Dakhil Darwaja | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Firoz Minar | wikidata=Q56245343 | content=Firoz Minar (also called Firuz Minar) is a five-storeyed tower built by Firoj Shah II in 1489 to mark his triumph over Barbak Shah. According to legend threw the chief architect from the topmost storey as the unfortunate man claimed that he could build a higher tower. The 26m high tower has a diameter of 19 m at the base. It resembles the Qutb Minar at [[Delhi]]. The lower three stories are 12-sided polygon while the upper two were circular. The top was once crowned with a dome, was subsequently changed into a flat roof, after it was damaged in a earthquake. The minar stands on a 3-m-high mound and the arched entrance is approached by a flight of stairs. A 73-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the minar but visitors are not allowed inside. The minar, at the centre of the Gour citadel, was probably used for azan (call of prayer) and is locally refereed as Pir Asa Mandir and Chiragh Dani. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kadam Rasul Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8692 | long=88.1317 | directions=500 m from the Feroze Minar | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245751 | content=This mosque was built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530. It contains the footprints of the Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad on stone. It was brought from Arabia by Pir Shah Jalal Tabriji. The huge dome mosque has a single central dome and the four corners have slender octagonal minarets. Entrance is through a triple arches entrance form the east. Above the arches is a foundation plaque mentioning the year of construction and crediting it to Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. Tomb of Fateh Khan is located inside the Kadam Rasul Complex. The 17th-century tomb of a commander of Aurangzeb's army is an interesting structure, built in the Hindu chala style. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lukochuri Darwaja | alt=(Sahi Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.868685 | long=88.132057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245449 | content=Lukochuri Gate, also known as the Sahi (royal) Gate, is south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque, and was probably used for royal private entrance. The word lukcochuri, literally means hid and seek and legends had it that the sultans played hide and seek with the begums. Another opinion is that the word originated from “Lakh Chhippi”, which refers to the lakhs, or hundreds of thousands of tiles which once covered the gate. Probably built in 1665 the gate still houses traces of the intricate stucco work that once covered the entire outer surface of the gate. It is three stories in height and has flanking doorways in the first floor. The roof is flat and once functioned as a naqqar khana (drum house). }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gumti Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8677844 | long=88.1320875 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245397 | content=This small decorated structure with a dome, near the Lukochuri Darwaja, probably served as a private entrance from the eastern side. The entire exterior of the Gumti Darwaza was once covered in colourful enamelled tiles, some traces of which still remain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chika Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.867674 | long=88.131508 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245232 | content=Chika Masjid stands just west of the Gumti Darwaza. It stands on a square base and is crowned with a massive dome. Nothing much is known about the history of the structure. According to some Chika Masjid was built by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah between 1435 and 1459 CE. The interior reveals that it was probably not a mosque but a tomb. while some historian suggest that it was used as a prison. Some of the stones used for the construction contains images of Hindu gods and goddesses in obliterate condition. Probably material from old Hindu temples were used in the construction. The word chika means bat and bats are still there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baisgazi Wall | alt=22 Yard Wall | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870819 | long=88.125999 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56244986 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Near Chika masjid is a mango orchard and beyond it the Bais Gazi wall, built in 1460 by Barbak Shah to protect his palace. The palace has vanished but small fractions of the wall remain. The wall is 42 feet (22 gaz as per local unit). The thickness at the base is 15 feet while at the top is 9 feet. Near the wall is an archeological site excavated in 2003. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ballal Bati | alt=(House of Ballal Sen) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8701716 | long=88.1249971 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is part of the archaeological site excavated in 2003. It is called Ballal Bati, literally meaning House of Ballal Sen, of the Sen dynasty of Bengal. There are several other opinion regarding the site some believe it to be the remains of a Buddhist vihar or monastery. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Jahaj Ghat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.869401 | long=88.123202 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=A little away from the Ballal Bati is the second excavated site called Jahaj Ghat, literally meaning ship port. The site consists of a arched passageway and strangely the structure stands on dry ground. It is believed that the Ganges once flowed through this area and the structure functioned as a river port.Today the river has long changed is course but the structure remains complete with capstans along with small portions of iron chain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chamkati Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870253 | long=88.135689 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245153 | content=Located east of the Lukochuri Darwaja and is approachable through the gateway. It is built by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. There are several theories regarding the name of the masjid. The first theory suggest it belongs to the Muslim leather workers, the second suggest the Chamkati means skin cutters and according to legend a fakir made such gashes in his own body in presence of Yusuf Shah, the builder of the mosque. The third theory suggest that the word Chamkathi means narrow passage (chaam = narrow, kaathi = path) and as the mosque is approached and hence the name. The mosque has a small verandah on the east with a triple arched entrance.The main structure is square with octagonal turrets at the four corners. The structure is topped with a single dome, with clearly marked receding stages. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tantipara Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.860718 | long=88.137146 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247161 | content=The word tanti in Bangali means weavers probably the mosque may have some connection with the local weaver community. The Tantipara Masjid has elaborate and intricate terracotta work. The mosque was built by Mirshad Khan in 1480. The mosque once had 10 domes (5 each in two rows) but the domes along with the domes collapsed in the earthquake of 1885. Today the interior of the brick built mosque houses four pillars under the open sky. On the eastern side of the mosque are two graves probably containing the mortal remains of Mirshad Khan and her daughter. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lotan Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.854959 | long=88.139587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245518 | content=Lotan Msjid was built for a royal courtesan by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. It consists of a square structure with sloped roof topped with a gigantic dome. On the eastern side is a verandah topped with two small domes and a sloped roofed structure. Initially the entire mosque was covered with coloured enamel tiles only traces of it could be tracked down to this day. The outer wall sof the mosque are covered with intricate floral and geometric terracotta designs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gunamanta Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.851511 | long=88.1314364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245474 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Gunamanta Masjid is a massive (157 feet by 59 feet) mosque and one of the least visited sites of Gour. It is constructed in 1484 by Sultan Jallaluddin Fath Shah The mosque consists of a central vaulted and three aisle. The eastern side has eight arched doorways with four each on either side of the nave. The mosque once had a total of 24 small domes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kotwali Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8432336 | long=88.1408248 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31723953 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Located just a few yards on the Indian side of the Indo - Bangladesh border. Kotwali Darwaza once functioned as the southern gateway of the citadel of Gour. The name is probably derived from the Persim word Kotwal, literally meaning police chief. Apart from the rampant walls nothing much remains of the 15th century gateway. Today it serves as a check post for the Border Security Force (BSF) of India. A oral permission is required to access and photograph the gate. The road travels south to the neighboring country of [[Bangladesh]] where Gour is referred to as '''[[Gaud]]''' and has several ancient structures. }} ===Pandua=== Situated 15 km north of Malda town, Pandua is a relatively much smaller site than Gour and can easily be covered in half a day. * {{listing | type=see | name=Eklakhi Mausoleum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1388104 | long=88.1542939 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247226 | content=Eklakhi Tomb or Mausoleum houses constructed by Sultan Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah in around 1425 at a cost of rupees one lakh (hundred thousand) and hence the name. Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah was born as Jadu, son of King Ganesh and later converted to Islam. He ruled Bengal Sultanate for 16 years. The square tomb with sides 75 feet is topped with a dome and houses three graves, including that of Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah. The other two graves are of his wife and son Shamsuddin Ahmed Shah. The corners are provided with minerates, whose cupolas have long collapsed. The walls of the mosque are 13 feet thick and the interior is octagonal and supports the dome of 14 feet diameter. The total height of the structure is 75 meters. The walls have rich terracotta ornamentation of decorative bricks. There are also images of Hindu gods and other human figures suggesting materials from Hindu temples were used in the construction of the tomb. }} * {{see | name=Qutb Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.138660 | long=88.153448 | directions=Located behind the Eklakhi Mausoleum | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247230 | content=Locally known as Chota Sona Masjid, the Qutb Sahi Mosque is built to honour of Saint Nur Qutb-ul-Alam. The ruins of his shrine are nearby, along with that of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal Tabrizi, collectively known as the Bari Darga. The mosque is built in 1582. The mosque is approached through a gateway in the east. The eastern wall has five arched entrances providing access to the interiors. The northern and southern walls contain two pierced stone screens. The corners houses four minerates topped with cupolas. The roof once housed ten hemispherical domes, but the domes along with the roof have long collapsed. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Adina Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1525 | long=88.1645 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q357320 | content=The Adina Mosque was built in 1369 by Sultan Sikander Shah and during that time it was the largest mosque in India. The courtyard measures 507 ½ feet by 285 ½ feet. The entrance is through an insignificant door. The roof had 306 domes but sadly none of them survived.The mosque contains an elevated ladies section approached by a flight of wooden stairs. Adjacent to the mosque is a small roofless room housing the remains of Sultan Sikander Shah, the builder of the colossal mosque. The Adina Mosque contains several Hindu motifs in it structure, historians believe that they were brought from demolished Hindu temples. }} * {{see | name=Bari Dargah | alt=Shrine of Shah Jalal Tabriz | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.132994 | long=88.154481 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} * {{see | name=Choti Dargha and Selami Darwaja | alt=Shrine of Alaul Haq | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.135139 | long=88.151778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} ==Do== Relax in your place of stay - the visit to the historical sites will be tiring. ==Buy== ==Eat== There are no eateries in Gour or Pandua. ==Drink== ==Sleep== All hotels and lodges are in Malda. Broadly speaking there are several lodges around Tourist lodge, some around the NBSTC terminus and the private bus stand near it, and some on ABA Gani Khan Choudhury Sarani. ==Go next== * '''Farakka Barrage''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{isPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|24.8828|88.1281}} 7dpi78c3ondmv0roxa57v42jsea5yeu 4492145 4492138 2022-07-29T07:14:23Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Understand */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Adina Masjid Panorama 1.jpg}} '''Gour-Pandua''' are twin historical cities in the [[Dinajpur-Malda]] region of [[West Bengal]]. Gour is located 14 km south of Malda town while Pandua is 15 km north of Malda town. The ruins of Gour extends in the neighbouring country of [[Bangladesh]] and is known as [[Gaud]]. ==Understand== [[File:Adina Mosque at Malda district of West Bengal 08.jpg|thumb|300 px|Adina Masjid, Pandua]] [[File:Dakhil Darwaza 2, Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Dakhil Darwaza, Gour]] [[File:Baraduary Masjid or the Great Golden Mosque.. Gaur.Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Bara Sona Masjid (Baraduari)]] [[File:Lottan Masjid, Gaur.jpg|thumb|300 px|Lottan Masjid, Gour]] Gour-Pandua is the medieval capital of Bengal. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda town, 340 km from [[Kolkata]], in [[West Bengal]]. Malda is the base for a visit to Gour-Pandua. The area saw three eras of glory - the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Sultans. The Senas, the last Hindu kings of Bengal, were displaced by the Muslims in the beginning of the 13th century. They ruled till the Battle of [[Palashi|Plassey]] in 1757. There is no trace of any shrine or structure of the Buddhist or Hindu periods. Even those of the Muslim period are virtually in ruin. During the 13th-14th century Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Gour played a big role in that development. The place has variously been referred to as Lakshanabati, Lakhnauti and Jannatabad. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Gour Malda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.947944 | long=88.110782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177346 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest rail head near Gour, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Adina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.114397 | long=88.12318 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177423 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest railhead near Pandua, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} ===By road=== ====By car==== The normal route is to take NH 12, which links Dalkolha with Kolkata, but the longer route via Durgapur Expressway (part of NH 19) from Dankuni, NH 19 from Palsit to Panagarh bypassing [[Bardhaman]] city, and then taking the Panagarh-Moregarm Expressway up to Morgram and on to NH 12 is a more comfortable and enjoyable option. ===By plane=== Kaji Nazrul Islam Airport at Durgapur is nearest airport (RDP). ==Get around== Gour and Pandua are respectively 14 km south and 15 km north of Malda. Since there are no hotels in either Gour or Pandua, Malda is the best option to stay. Hired cars are the best option to explore the ancient towns. The hotels can arrange for cars. A whole day is enough to cover the important spots of both towns. For tourist looking out for more details can stay back a extra day and explore a few places beyond the two citadels. West Bengal Tourism operates a bus from Malda for visiting Gour and Pandua. For details check with Tourist Lodge at Malda. ==See== {{mapframe|25.0158777|88.1308624|zoom=10}} [[File:Firoz Minar. Gaur. Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Firoz Minar]] [[File:Qudam Rasul Mosque & Tomb of Fatheh Khan.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qudam Rasul Mosque (left) & Tomb of Fatheh Khan (right)]] [[File:Lukachuri Gateway (4).jpg|200 px|thumb|Lukachuri Darwaza]] [[File:Gumti Gate at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gumti Darwaza]] [[File:Chika alias Chamkan Mosque at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chika Masjid]] [[File:Baisgazi Wall.jpg|200 px|thumb|Baisgazi Wall]] [[File:Ballal Bati excavation site at Gaur in Malda District 14.jpg|200 px|thumb|Ballal Bati]] [[File:Side view of Chamkati Masjid, Gaur.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chamkati Masjid]] [[File:Tantipara Masjid, Gaur, Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Tantipara Masjid]] [[File:Beautiful view of Gunmant Mosque.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gunmant Mosque]] [[File:Kotwali Darwaja. Gaur ( Bangladesh Border).jpg|200 px|thumb|Kotwali Darwaja]] [[File:Eklakhi Mausoleum at Pandua in Malda district 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Eklakhi Mausoleum]] [[File:Qutub Shahi Mosque at Pandua in Malda district 01.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qutub Shahi Masjid]] [[File:Nimasarai Minar 1.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nimasarai Minar]] [[File:Nandadirghi 2.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nandadirghi Vihar]] ===Gour=== It is 14 km south of Malda. Covering Gour and Pandua in a single day can be very hectic. People who are on a single day trip to both the places can skip Chamkati Masjid, Tantipara Masjid, Lotan Masjid, Gunamanta Masjid and Kotwali Darwaza. A whole day trip (from 8AM-2PM) is enough to cover all the sites of Gour in detail. * {{listing | type=see | name=Two Stone Pillars | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.909611 | long=88.133378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=If you are approaching Gour from Malda these two pillars will be the first historical site of Gour. The two ornate pillars have similarities to those of the Baro Sona Masjid (Baraduari) and are most likely removed from there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ramkeli | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8864 | long=88.1279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Ramkeli marks the meeting point of the Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great spritual leader, with Rupa and Sanatana Goswami, high official of the court of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah. They became devoted followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the sultan also paid respect to the spiritual leader. The statue of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu stands at the meeting point. Behind it is a small temple containing the footprints of Sri Chaitanya on stone. Further behind stands the Madanmohan Jiu temple along with a nat mandir. The temple houses the statue of Radha Krishna. The radha idol is built of asta dhatu (aloy of 8 metals) and the Krishn idol is made of black stone. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baro Sona Masjid | alt=(Baraduari) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.882881 | long=88.128029 | directions=500 m south of Ramkeli | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q13058783 | content=The construction of Baro Duari Masjid (literally meaning the Big Gold Mosque) was started by Allaudin Husain Shah and completed by his son, Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1526. The Indo-Arabic style of architecture and the ornamental stone carvings make Baroduari a special attraction for tourists. The 168 ft x 76 ft structure is said to have 44 gilded domes and hence the name Baro Sona Masjid. Today only 11 of the 44 dome exist, that too without the gold cover. The mosque is popularly known as Baraduari, literally meaning 12 doors, but contrary to the name the mosque has 11 arched entrances. The mosque lies in a enclosed area and has two gateways in east and north. Bara literally means big and chota literally means small, so the Chota Sona Masjid lies in [[Gaud]] in [[Bangladesh]]. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Dakhil Darwaza | alt=(Salami Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.878937 | long=88.125107 | directions=500 m south of Bara Sona Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245266 | content=Dakhil Darwaza is a grand gateway marking the northern entrance of the citadel of Gour. The gateway is also known as Salami Darwaza as gun salutes were fired to welcome guests into the citadel. The gate was probably built by Barbak Shah in 1425 and measures 102.5 m by 22.5 m along with a 4.5 m passageway through the middle. The gate towers to a height of 15 m, with the entrance arches having a height of 10.35 m. Both sides of the gate are flanked with guard rooms and corner are flanked with octagonal towers. The brick built structure follows the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The walls are decorated with beautiful floral and geometric motifs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Firoz Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8737 | long=88.1305 | directions=1 km south of Dakhil Darwaja | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Firoz Minar | wikidata=Q56245343 | content=Firoz Minar (also called Firuz Minar) is a five-storeyed tower built by Firoj Shah II in 1489 to mark his triumph over Barbak Shah. According to legend threw the chief architect from the topmost storey as the unfortunate man claimed that he could build a higher tower. The 26m high tower has a diameter of 19 m at the base. It resembles the Qutb Minar at [[Delhi]]. The lower three stories are 12-sided polygon while the upper two were circular. The top was once crowned with a dome, was subsequently changed into a flat roof, after it was damaged in a earthquake. The minar stands on a 3-m-high mound and the arched entrance is approached by a flight of stairs. A 73-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the minar but visitors are not allowed inside. The minar, at the centre of the Gour citadel, was probably used for azan (call of prayer) and is locally refereed as Pir Asa Mandir and Chiragh Dani. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kadam Rasul Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8692 | long=88.1317 | directions=500 m from the Feroze Minar | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245751 | content=This mosque was built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530. It contains the footprints of the Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad on stone. It was brought from Arabia by Pir Shah Jalal Tabriji. The huge dome mosque has a single central dome and the four corners have slender octagonal minarets. Entrance is through a triple arches entrance form the east. Above the arches is a foundation plaque mentioning the year of construction and crediting it to Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. Tomb of Fateh Khan is located inside the Kadam Rasul Complex. The 17th-century tomb of a commander of Aurangzeb's army is an interesting structure, built in the Hindu chala style. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lukochuri Darwaja | alt=(Sahi Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.868685 | long=88.132057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245449 | content=Lukochuri Gate, also known as the Sahi (royal) Gate, is south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque, and was probably used for royal private entrance. The word lukcochuri, literally means hid and seek and legends had it that the sultans played hide and seek with the begums. Another opinion is that the word originated from “Lakh Chhippi”, which refers to the lakhs, or hundreds of thousands of tiles which once covered the gate. Probably built in 1665 the gate still houses traces of the intricate stucco work that once covered the entire outer surface of the gate. It is three stories in height and has flanking doorways in the first floor. The roof is flat and once functioned as a naqqar khana (drum house). }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gumti Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8677844 | long=88.1320875 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245397 | content=This small decorated structure with a dome, near the Lukochuri Darwaja, probably served as a private entrance from the eastern side. The entire exterior of the Gumti Darwaza was once covered in colourful enamelled tiles, some traces of which still remain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chika Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.867674 | long=88.131508 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245232 | content=Chika Masjid stands just west of the Gumti Darwaza. It stands on a square base and is crowned with a massive dome. Nothing much is known about the history of the structure. According to some Chika Masjid was built by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah between 1435 and 1459 CE. The interior reveals that it was probably not a mosque but a tomb. while some historian suggest that it was used as a prison. Some of the stones used for the construction contains images of Hindu gods and goddesses in obliterate condition. Probably material from old Hindu temples were used in the construction. The word chika means bat and bats are still there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baisgazi Wall | alt=22 Yard Wall | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870819 | long=88.125999 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56244986 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Near Chika masjid is a mango orchard and beyond it the Bais Gazi wall, built in 1460 by Barbak Shah to protect his palace. The palace has vanished but small fractions of the wall remain. The wall is 42 feet (22 gaz as per local unit). The thickness at the base is 15 feet while at the top is 9 feet. Near the wall is an archeological site excavated in 2003. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ballal Bati | alt=(House of Ballal Sen) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8701716 | long=88.1249971 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is part of the archaeological site excavated in 2003. It is called Ballal Bati, literally meaning House of Ballal Sen, of the Sen dynasty of Bengal. There are several other opinion regarding the site some believe it to be the remains of a Buddhist vihar or monastery. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Jahaj Ghat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.869401 | long=88.123202 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=A little away from the Ballal Bati is the second excavated site called Jahaj Ghat, literally meaning ship port. The site consists of a arched passageway and strangely the structure stands on dry ground. It is believed that the Ganges once flowed through this area and the structure functioned as a river port.Today the river has long changed is course but the structure remains complete with capstans along with small portions of iron chain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chamkati Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870253 | long=88.135689 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245153 | content=Located east of the Lukochuri Darwaja and is approachable through the gateway. It is built by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. There are several theories regarding the name of the masjid. The first theory suggest it belongs to the Muslim leather workers, the second suggest the Chamkati means skin cutters and according to legend a fakir made such gashes in his own body in presence of Yusuf Shah, the builder of the mosque. The third theory suggest that the word Chamkathi means narrow passage (chaam = narrow, kaathi = path) and as the mosque is approached and hence the name. The mosque has a small verandah on the east with a triple arched entrance.The main structure is square with octagonal turrets at the four corners. The structure is topped with a single dome, with clearly marked receding stages. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tantipara Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.860718 | long=88.137146 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247161 | content=The word tanti in Bangali means weavers probably the mosque may have some connection with the local weaver community. The Tantipara Masjid has elaborate and intricate terracotta work. The mosque was built by Mirshad Khan in 1480. The mosque once had 10 domes (5 each in two rows) but the domes along with the domes collapsed in the earthquake of 1885. Today the interior of the brick built mosque houses four pillars under the open sky. On the eastern side of the mosque are two graves probably containing the mortal remains of Mirshad Khan and her daughter. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lotan Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.854959 | long=88.139587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245518 | content=Lotan Msjid was built for a royal courtesan by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. It consists of a square structure with sloped roof topped with a gigantic dome. On the eastern side is a verandah topped with two small domes and a sloped roofed structure. Initially the entire mosque was covered with coloured enamel tiles only traces of it could be tracked down to this day. The outer wall sof the mosque are covered with intricate floral and geometric terracotta designs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gunamanta Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.851511 | long=88.1314364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245474 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Gunamanta Masjid is a massive (157 feet by 59 feet) mosque and one of the least visited sites of Gour. It is constructed in 1484 by Sultan Jallaluddin Fath Shah The mosque consists of a central vaulted and three aisle. The eastern side has eight arched doorways with four each on either side of the nave. The mosque once had a total of 24 small domes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kotwali Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8432336 | long=88.1408248 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31723953 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Located just a few yards on the Indian side of the Indo - Bangladesh border. Kotwali Darwaza once functioned as the southern gateway of the citadel of Gour. The name is probably derived from the Persim word Kotwal, literally meaning police chief. Apart from the rampant walls nothing much remains of the 15th century gateway. Today it serves as a check post for the Border Security Force (BSF) of India. A oral permission is required to access and photograph the gate. The road travels south to the neighboring country of [[Bangladesh]] where Gour is referred to as '''[[Gaud]]''' and has several ancient structures. }} ===Pandua=== Situated 15 km north of Malda town, Pandua is a relatively much smaller site than Gour and can easily be covered in half a day. * {{listing | type=see | name=Eklakhi Mausoleum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1388104 | long=88.1542939 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247226 | content=Eklakhi Tomb or Mausoleum houses constructed by Sultan Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah in around 1425 at a cost of rupees one lakh (hundred thousand) and hence the name. Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah was born as Jadu, son of King Ganesh and later converted to Islam. He ruled Bengal Sultanate for 16 years. The square tomb with sides 75 feet is topped with a dome and houses three graves, including that of Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah. The other two graves are of his wife and son Shamsuddin Ahmed Shah. The corners are provided with minerates, whose cupolas have long collapsed. The walls of the mosque are 13 feet thick and the interior is octagonal and supports the dome of 14 feet diameter. The total height of the structure is 75 meters. The walls have rich terracotta ornamentation of decorative bricks. There are also images of Hindu gods and other human figures suggesting materials from Hindu temples were used in the construction of the tomb. }} * {{see | name=Qutb Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.138660 | long=88.153448 | directions=Located behind the Eklakhi Mausoleum | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247230 | content=Locally known as Chota Sona Masjid, the Qutb Sahi Mosque is built to honour of Saint Nur Qutb-ul-Alam. The ruins of his shrine are nearby, along with that of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal Tabrizi, collectively known as the Bari Darga. The mosque is built in 1582. The mosque is approached through a gateway in the east. The eastern wall has five arched entrances providing access to the interiors. The northern and southern walls contain two pierced stone screens. The corners houses four minerates topped with cupolas. The roof once housed ten hemispherical domes, but the domes along with the roof have long collapsed. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Adina Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1525 | long=88.1645 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q357320 | content=The Adina Mosque was built in 1369 by Sultan Sikander Shah and during that time it was the largest mosque in India. The courtyard measures 507 ½ feet by 285 ½ feet. The entrance is through an insignificant door. The roof had 306 domes but sadly none of them survived.The mosque contains an elevated ladies section approached by a flight of wooden stairs. Adjacent to the mosque is a small roofless room housing the remains of Sultan Sikander Shah, the builder of the colossal mosque. The Adina Mosque contains several Hindu motifs in it structure, historians believe that they were brought from demolished Hindu temples. }} * {{see | name=Bari Dargah | alt=Shrine of Shah Jalal Tabriz | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.132994 | long=88.154481 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} * {{see | name=Choti Dargha and Selami Darwaja | alt=Shrine of Alaul Haq | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.135139 | long=88.151778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} ==Do== Relax in your place of stay - the visit to the historical sites will be tiring. ==Buy== ==Eat== There are no eateries in Gour or Pandua. ==Drink== ==Sleep== All hotels and lodges are in Malda. Broadly speaking there are several lodges around Tourist lodge, some around the NBSTC terminus and the private bus stand near it, and some on ABA Gani Khan Choudhury Sarani. ==Go next== * '''Farakka Barrage''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{isPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|24.8828|88.1281}} rm50txqa8chq5zy4zqtf7pdd1tl06d9 4492149 4492145 2022-07-29T07:18:41Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Adina Masjid Panorama 1.jpg}} '''Gour-Pandua''' are twin historical cities in the [[Dinajpur-Malda]] region of [[West Bengal]]. Gour is located 14 km south of Malda town while Pandua is 15 km north of Malda town. The ruins of Gour extends in the neighbouring country of [[Bangladesh]] and is known as [[Gaud]]. ==Understand== [[File:Adina Mosque at Malda district of West Bengal 08.jpg|thumb|300 px|Adina Masjid, Pandua]] [[File:Dakhil Darwaza 2, Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Dakhil Darwaza, Gour]] [[File:Baraduary Masjid or the Great Golden Mosque.. Gaur.Malda.jpg|thumb|300 px|Bara Sona Masjid (Baraduari)]] [[File:Lottan Masjid, Gaur.jpg|thumb|300 px|Lottan Masjid, Gour]] Gour-Pandua is the medieval capital of Bengal. They are twin towns located to the north and south of Malda town, 340 km from [[Kolkata]], in [[West Bengal]]. Malda is the base for a visit to Gour-Pandua. The area saw three eras of glory - the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Sultans. The Senas, the last Hindu kings of Bengal, were displaced by the Muslims in the beginning of the 13th century. They ruled till the Battle of [[Palashi|Plassey]] in 1757. There is no trace of any shrine or structure of the Buddhist or Hindu periods. Even those of the Muslim period are virtually in ruin. During the 13th-14th century Bengal's rulers maintained a certain independence from the Sultans in Delhi. It was also the period of founding of the Bengali language and the Bengali identity. The Iliyas Shah dynasty ruling from Gour played a big role in that development. The place has variously been referred to as Lakshanabati, Lakhnauti and Jannatabad. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Gour Malda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.947944 | long=88.110782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177346 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest rail head near Gour, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Adina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.114397 | long=88.12318 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60177423 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is the nearest railhead near Pandua, but only a handful of trains stop at this station. The station also lacks basic services like hotels and transport connectivity. So it is advisable to get down at Malda Town. }} ===By road=== ====By car==== The normal route is to take NH 12, which links Dalkolha with Kolkata, but the longer route via Durgapur Expressway (part of NH 19) from Dankuni, NH 19 from Palsit to Panagarh bypassing [[Bardhaman]] city, and then taking the Panagarh-Moregarm Expressway up to Morgram and on to NH 12 is a more comfortable and enjoyable option. ===By plane=== Kaji Nazrul Islam Airport at Durgapur is nearest airport (RDP). ==Get around== Gour and Pandua are respectively 14 km south and 15 km north of Malda. Since there are no hotels in either Gour or Pandua, Malda is the best option to stay. Hired cars are the best option to explore the ancient towns. The hotels can arrange for cars. A whole day is enough to cover the important spots of both towns. For tourist looking out for more details can stay back a extra day and explore a few places beyond the two citadels. West Bengal Tourism operates a bus from Malda for visiting Gour and Pandua. For details check with Tourist Lodge at Malda. ==See== {{mapframe|25.0158777|88.1308624|zoom=10}} [[File:Firoz Minar. Gaur. Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Firoz Minar]] [[File:Qudam Rasul Mosque & Tomb of Fatheh Khan.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qudam Rasul Mosque (left) & Tomb of Fatheh Khan (right)]] [[File:Lukachuri Gateway (4).jpg|200 px|thumb|Lukachuri Darwaza]] [[File:Gumti Gate at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gumti Darwaza]] [[File:Chika alias Chamkan Mosque at Gaur in Malda District 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chika Masjid]] [[File:Baisgazi Wall.jpg|200 px|thumb|Baisgazi Wall]] [[File:Ballal Bati excavation site at Gaur in Malda District 14.jpg|200 px|thumb|Ballal Bati]] [[File:Side view of Chamkati Masjid, Gaur.jpg|200 px|thumb|Chamkati Masjid]] [[File:Tantipara Masjid, Gaur, Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Tantipara Masjid]] [[File:Beautiful view of Gunmant Mosque.jpg|200 px|thumb|Gunmant Mosque]] [[File:Kotwali Darwaja. Gaur ( Bangladesh Border).jpg|200 px|thumb|Kotwali Darwaja]] [[File:Eklakhi Mausoleum at Pandua in Malda district 02.jpg|200 px|thumb|Eklakhi Mausoleum]] [[File:Qutub Shahi Mosque at Pandua in Malda district 01.jpg|200 px|thumb|Qutub Shahi Masjid]] [[File:Nimasarai Minar 1.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nimasarai Minar]] [[File:Nandadirghi 2.jpg|200 px|thumb|Nandadirghi Vihar]] ===Gour=== It is 14 km south of Malda. Covering Gour and Pandua in a single day can be very hectic. People who are on a single day trip to both the places can skip Chamkati Masjid, Tantipara Masjid, Lotan Masjid, Gunamanta Masjid and Kotwali Darwaza. A whole day trip (from 8AM-2PM) is enough to cover all the sites of Gour in detail. * {{listing | type=see | name=Two Stone Pillars | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.909611 | long=88.133378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=If you are approaching Gour from Malda these two pillars will be the first historical site of Gour. The two ornate pillars have similarities to those of the Baro Sona Masjid (Baraduari) and are most likely removed from there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ramkeli | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8864 | long=88.1279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Ramkeli marks the meeting point of the Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great spritual leader, with Rupa and Sanatana Goswami, high official of the court of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah. They became devoted followers of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the sultan also paid respect to the spiritual leader. The statue of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu stands at the meeting point. Behind it is a small temple containing the footprints of Sri Chaitanya on stone. Further behind stands the Madanmohan Jiu temple along with a nat mandir. The temple houses the statue of Radha Krishna. The radha idol is built of asta dhatu (aloy of 8 metals) and the Krishn idol is made of black stone. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baro Sona Masjid | alt=(Baraduari) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.882881 | long=88.128029 | directions=500 m south of Ramkeli | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q13058783 | content=The construction of Baro Duari Masjid (literally meaning the Big Gold Mosque) was started by Allaudin Husain Shah and completed by his son, Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1526. The Indo-Arabic style of architecture and the ornamental stone carvings make Baroduari a special attraction for tourists. The 168 ft x 76 ft structure is said to have 44 gilded domes and hence the name Baro Sona Masjid. Today only 11 of the 44 dome exist, that too without the gold cover. The mosque is popularly known as Baraduari, literally meaning 12 doors, but contrary to the name the mosque has 11 arched entrances. The mosque lies in a enclosed area and has two gateways in east and north. Bara literally means big and chota literally means small, so the Chota Sona Masjid lies in [[Gaud]] in [[Bangladesh]]. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Dakhil Darwaza | alt=(Salami Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.878937 | long=88.125107 | directions=500 m south of Bara Sona Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245266 | content=Dakhil Darwaza is a grand gateway marking the northern entrance of the citadel of Gour. The gateway is also known as Salami Darwaza as gun salutes were fired to welcome guests into the citadel. The gate was probably built by Barbak Shah in 1425 and measures 102.5 m by 22.5 m along with a 4.5 m passageway through the middle. The gate towers to a height of 15 m, with the entrance arches having a height of 10.35 m. Both sides of the gate are flanked with guard rooms and corner are flanked with octagonal towers. The brick built structure follows the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The walls are decorated with beautiful floral and geometric motifs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Firoz Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8737 | long=88.1305 | directions=1 km south of Dakhil Darwaja | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Firoz Minar | wikidata=Q56245343 | content=Firoz Minar (also called Firuz Minar) is a five-storeyed tower built by Firoj Shah II in 1489 to mark his triumph over Barbak Shah. According to legend threw the chief architect from the topmost storey as the unfortunate man claimed that he could build a higher tower. The 26m high tower has a diameter of 19 m at the base. It resembles the Qutb Minar at [[Delhi]]. The lower three stories are 12-sided polygon while the upper two were circular. The top was once crowned with a dome, was subsequently changed into a flat roof, after it was damaged in a earthquake. The minar stands on a 3-m-high mound and the arched entrance is approached by a flight of stairs. A 73-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the minar but visitors are not allowed inside. The minar, at the centre of the Gour citadel, was probably used for azan (call of prayer) and is locally refereed as Pir Asa Mandir and Chiragh Dani. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kadam Rasul Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8692 | long=88.1317 | directions=500 m from the Feroze Minar | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245751 | content=This mosque was built by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1530. It contains the footprints of the Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad on stone. It was brought from Arabia by Pir Shah Jalal Tabriji. The huge dome mosque has a single central dome and the four corners have slender octagonal minarets. Entrance is through a triple arches entrance form the east. Above the arches is a foundation plaque mentioning the year of construction and crediting it to Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. Tomb of Fateh Khan is located inside the Kadam Rasul Complex. The 17th-century tomb of a commander of Aurangzeb's army is an interesting structure, built in the Hindu chala style. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lukochuri Darwaja | alt=(Sahi Darwaza) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.868685 | long=88.132057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245449 | content=Lukochuri Gate, also known as the Sahi (royal) Gate, is south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque, and was probably used for royal private entrance. The word lukcochuri, literally means hid and seek and legends had it that the sultans played hide and seek with the begums. Another opinion is that the word originated from “Lakh Chhippi”, which refers to the lakhs, or hundreds of thousands of tiles which once covered the gate. Probably built in 1665 the gate still houses traces of the intricate stucco work that once covered the entire outer surface of the gate. It is three stories in height and has flanking doorways in the first floor. The roof is flat and once functioned as a naqqar khana (drum house). }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gumti Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8677844 | long=88.1320875 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245397 | content=This small decorated structure with a dome, near the Lukochuri Darwaja, probably served as a private entrance from the eastern side. The entire exterior of the Gumti Darwaza was once covered in colourful enamelled tiles, some traces of which still remain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chika Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.867674 | long=88.131508 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245232 | content=Chika Masjid stands just west of the Gumti Darwaza. It stands on a square base and is crowned with a massive dome. Nothing much is known about the history of the structure. According to some Chika Masjid was built by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah between 1435 and 1459 CE. The interior reveals that it was probably not a mosque but a tomb. while some historian suggest that it was used as a prison. Some of the stones used for the construction contains images of Hindu gods and goddesses in obliterate condition. Probably material from old Hindu temples were used in the construction. The word chika means bat and bats are still there. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baisgazi Wall | alt=22 Yard Wall | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870819 | long=88.125999 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56244986 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Near Chika masjid is a mango orchard and beyond it the Bais Gazi wall, built in 1460 by Barbak Shah to protect his palace. The palace has vanished but small fractions of the wall remain. The wall is 42 feet (22 gaz as per local unit). The thickness at the base is 15 feet while at the top is 9 feet. Near the wall is an archeological site excavated in 2003. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ballal Bati | alt=(House of Ballal Sen) | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8701716 | long=88.1249971 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=This is part of the archaeological site excavated in 2003. It is called Ballal Bati, literally meaning House of Ballal Sen, of the Sen dynasty of Bengal. There are several other opinion regarding the site some believe it to be the remains of a Buddhist vihar or monastery. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Jahaj Ghat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.869401 | long=88.123202 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=A little away from the Ballal Bati is the second excavated site called Jahaj Ghat, literally meaning ship port. The site consists of a arched passageway and strangely the structure stands on dry ground. It is believed that the Ganges once flowed through this area and the structure functioned as a river port.Today the river has long changed is course but the structure remains complete with capstans along with small portions of iron chain. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chamkati Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.870253 | long=88.135689 | directions=near Kadam Rasul Masjid | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245153 | content=Located east of the Lukochuri Darwaja and is approachable through the gateway. It is built by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. There are several theories regarding the name of the masjid. The first theory suggest it belongs to the Muslim leather workers, the second suggest the Chamkati means skin cutters and according to legend a fakir made such gashes in his own body in presence of Yusuf Shah, the builder of the mosque. The third theory suggest that the word Chamkathi means narrow passage (chaam = narrow, kaathi = path) and as the mosque is approached and hence the name. The mosque has a small verandah on the east with a triple arched entrance.The main structure is square with octagonal turrets at the four corners. The structure is topped with a single dome, with clearly marked receding stages. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tantipara Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.860718 | long=88.137146 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247161 | content=The word tanti in Bangali means weavers probably the mosque may have some connection with the local weaver community. The Tantipara Masjid has elaborate and intricate terracotta work. The mosque was built by Mirshad Khan in 1480. The mosque once had 10 domes (5 each in two rows) but the domes along with the domes collapsed in the earthquake of 1885. Today the interior of the brick built mosque houses four pillars under the open sky. On the eastern side of the mosque are two graves probably containing the mortal remains of Mirshad Khan and her daughter. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lotan Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.854959 | long=88.139587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245518 | content=Lotan Msjid was built for a royal courtesan by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah in 1475. It consists of a square structure with sloped roof topped with a gigantic dome. On the eastern side is a verandah topped with two small domes and a sloped roofed structure. Initially the entire mosque was covered with coloured enamel tiles only traces of it could be tracked down to this day. The outer wall sof the mosque are covered with intricate floral and geometric terracotta designs. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gunamanta Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.851511 | long=88.1314364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56245474 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Gunamanta Masjid is a massive (157 feet by 59 feet) mosque and one of the least visited sites of Gour. It is constructed in 1484 by Sultan Jallaluddin Fath Shah The mosque consists of a central vaulted and three aisle. The eastern side has eight arched doorways with four each on either side of the nave. The mosque once had a total of 24 small domes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Kotwali Darwaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.8432336 | long=88.1408248 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31723953 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content=Located just a few yards on the Indian side of the Indo - Bangladesh border. Kotwali Darwaza once functioned as the southern gateway of the citadel of Gour. The name is probably derived from the Persim word Kotwal, literally meaning police chief. Apart from the rampant walls nothing much remains of the 15th century gateway. Today it serves as a check post for the Border Security Force (BSF) of India. A oral permission is required to access and photograph the gate. The road travels south to the neighboring country of [[Bangladesh]] where Gour is referred to as '''[[Gaud]]''' and has several ancient structures. }} ===Pandua=== Situated 15 km north of Malda town, Pandua is a relatively much smaller site than Gour and can easily be covered in half a day. * {{listing | type=see | name=Eklakhi Mausoleum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1388104 | long=88.1542939 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247226 | content=Eklakhi Tomb or Mausoleum houses constructed by Sultan Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah in around 1425 at a cost of rupees one lakh (hundred thousand) and hence the name. Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah was born as Jadu, son of King Ganesh and later converted to Islam. He ruled Bengal Sultanate for 16 years. The square tomb with sides 75 feet is topped with a dome and houses three graves, including that of Jalaluddin Mohammad Shah. The other two graves are of his wife and son Shamsuddin Ahmed Shah. The corners are provided with minerates, whose cupolas have long collapsed. The walls of the mosque are 13 feet thick and the interior is octagonal and supports the dome of 14 feet diameter. The total height of the structure is 75 meters. The walls have rich terracotta ornamentation of decorative bricks. There are also images of Hindu gods and other human figures suggesting materials from Hindu temples were used in the construction of the tomb. }} * {{see | name=Qutb Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.138660 | long=88.153448 | directions=Located behind the Eklakhi Mausoleum | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56247230 | content=Locally known as Chota Sona Masjid, the Qutb Sahi Mosque is built to honour of Saint Nur Qutb-ul-Alam. The ruins of his shrine are nearby, along with that of Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal Tabrizi, collectively known as the Bari Darga. The mosque is built in 1582. The mosque is approached through a gateway in the east. The eastern wall has five arched entrances providing access to the interiors. The northern and southern walls contain two pierced stone screens. The corners houses four minerates topped with cupolas. The roof once housed ten hemispherical domes, but the domes along with the roof have long collapsed. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Adina Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.1525 | long=88.1645 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q357320 | content=The Adina Mosque was built in 1369 by Sultan Sikander Shah and during that time it was the largest mosque in India. The courtyard measures 507 ½ feet by 285 ½ feet. The entrance is through an insignificant door. The roof had 306 domes but sadly none of them survived.The mosque contains an elevated ladies section approached by a flight of wooden stairs. Adjacent to the mosque is a small roofless room housing the remains of Sultan Sikander Shah, the builder of the colossal mosque. The Adina Mosque contains several Hindu motifs in it structure, historians believe that they were brought from demolished Hindu temples. }} * {{see | name=Bari Dargah | alt=Shrine of Shah Jalal Tabriz | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.132994 | long=88.154481 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} * {{see | name=Choti Dargha and Selami Darwaja | alt=Shrine of Alaul Haq | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.135139 | long=88.151778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-15 | content= }} ==Do== Relax in your place of stay - the visit to the historical sites will be tiring. ==Buy== ==Eat== There are no eateries in Gour or Pandua. ==Drink== ==Sleep== All hotels and lodges are in Malda. Broadly speaking there are several lodges around Tourist lodge, some around the NBSTC terminus and the private bus stand near it, and some on ABA Gani Khan Choudhury Sarani. ==Go next== * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{isPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|24.8828|88.1281}} lnr5urtlb5d9580f74xt81snduu3e25 0 13377 4492188 4330407 2022-07-29T08:06:06Z SHB2000 2248002 per talk wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Green Island banner 1.jpg|pgname=Green Island|unesco=yes}} [[Image:Green Island 1.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Beautiful Green Island]] '''[http://www.green-island.com.au/ Green Island]''' is a 6000 year old coral cay located in [[Great Barrier Reef]], just 27 km offshore from [[Cairns]]. == Understand == The island is approximately 15 hectares in size and is unique in that it has a reef and rainforest environment. Of the 300 coral cays in the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is the only one with a rainforest. The island sits on the north-western edge of the reef flat. The surrounding reef is classified an "inshore patch reef". The island accommodates a large volume of day-trippers, and a few overnight guests. It gets much quieter after the last ferry departs for the day. After hosting so many day-trippers for so long, it is unfortunate that much of the coral off the beach is damaged. However, if you are more comfortable catching a glimpse of what the reef has to offer walking from the beach rather than diving from a boat or platform, and if you'd like to break up your day with other activities, Green Island is still a good choice. == Get in == Green Island is accessible by fast ferry from Cairns with Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises. Great Adventures’ fast modern catamarans take just 45 minutes to reach the island and depart at three convenient times daily, 8:30AM, 10:30AM and 1PM for a range of half day or full day tours. ==Get around== Green Island has extensive boardwalks that wind through the resort and day visitor areas, deep into the vine-thicket rainforest and with access boardwalks direct to the beach areas. Canoes and sea kayaks are available to hire to explore around the island by water. ==See== * See the Reef from the Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour (inclusive or optional in Great Adventures tour packages) * Explore the island’s flora with a self-guided eco island walk. The island is home to over 120 native plant species. Around 55 species of birds are regularly seen on the island. * Make sure you visit the island’s interpretive boardwalk centre. Set in the rainforest (north of Marineland Melanesia) it features unique displays on the European and Indigenous histories, and the ecology of the island. * Marineland Melanesia crocodile and marine life habitat. See crocodile shows and even hold a baby croc. Tropical fish aquariums, primitive art and marine artefacts on display. * Green Island Underwater Observatory: This is a piece of marine history, being the world’s first stationary underwater observatory, opened in 1954. ==Do== Green Island is an adventure playground for day visitors seeking a wide range of island activities. Many optional activities are provided by island operators. * {{do | name=Great Adventures | alt= | url=http://www.greatadventures.com.au/ | email= res@greatadventures.com.au | address=1 Spence St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 7 4044 9944 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Reef Fleet Terminal, [[Cairns]], }} * Swim and snorkel directly from the beach. Green Island has soft white coral sand beaches. Turtles can often be seen as the island also has a significant sea grass habitat. * Walk around the island - it takes about 45 minutes. You’ll see different environments, from the sandy beaches to granite beach rock. * Take an introductory scuba dive or certified dive at specially selected sites offshore from Green island. The diving is conducted by Great Adventures’ dive team of highly qualified instructors. PADI approved instruction. * Take a boat snorkel trip to see the best snorkeling sites a few minutes offshore from Green Island. Again these tours are run by Great Adventures and can be booked at the Island’s Dive Shop or on board a Great Adventures cruise. * Walk underwater with Seawalker Helmet Diving. Guides will take you about 4 metres to the island seafloor where you will see the reef up close. This is great for passengers who are unsure of scuba diving and ideal for non-swimmers. You can even wear glasses and not get your hair wet. * Swim in the day visitor resort style pool. Access is complimentary for Great Adventures passengers. * Take to the sky behind a power boat to see the reef and island with Green Island Parasailing. * Green Island Beach Hire - Enjoy activities such as canoeing, surfskiing and windsurfing or relax on a sun lounge under a beach umbrella. * Green Island Resort has a beautiful Day Spa that will also offer treatments for day visitors, however bookings are essential. * Scenic Helicopter flights. As the island is a National Park, only limited helicopter landings are available per day so it’s recommended to pre-book. * Seaplane scenic flights ==Buy== The Resort and Day Visitor area has some great retail shops for island and beach wear, gifts and souvenirs. Also check out Marineland Melanesia for some unique gifts. A photographic service is available on the island. The photo team accompany Seawalker and Scuba Dive tours and have images available for purchase. ==Eat== Green Island Resort operates the food outlets on the island. * Day visitors have the option of including hot and cold buffet lunches in their packages which is served at the Canopy Grill. The lunch buffet is open from 11am to 2.30pm. Alternatively guests can enjoy a favourite burger, sandwich or snack from the menu, open 9.30am to 4pm. * Emeralds Restaurant is Green Island Resort’s award winning restaurant. Primarily for house guests however day visitors can eat there. Features the option of outdoor terrace or air-conditioned dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. * Beach Dining and Picnic Hampers: Available for Resort House Guests. * Lite Bites Ice Cream Parlour: Serves ice-cream, cakes, sandwiches, milk shakes and other snacks. Open 9:30AM-4PM. * Beach Hire Hut: Light snacks, icecreams and soft drinks available on the main beach. (located near the lifeguard tower) * Locals will often pack an esky for a day trip to the island with the family. ==Drink== *Reflections Pool Bar: Serves specialty cocktails, beers, soft drinks, coffees. Located around the day visitor pool in the resort area – a real tropical island atmosphere. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Green Island Resort | alt= | url=http://www.greenislandresort.com.au | email=res@greenislandresort.com.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 74031 3300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-08 | content=One of the world’s most eco-sensitive resorts. This five star resort has just 46 suites that are secluded from the day visitor facilities. Transfers to the island are with Great Adventures fast catamarans and are included in room rates. Helicopter and Seaplane transfers are available on request. For House Guests, a 9.15am return to Cairns is available.}} ==Go next== * [[Fitzroy Island]] * [[Cairns]] * [[Kuranda]] {{geo|-16.763056|145.969722}} {{isPartOf|Great Barrier Reef}} {{usablepark}} 6x34azcrsp9a2b834wmr0oe8sta294r 0 13632 4492053 4292831 2022-07-29T02:53:25Z 218.190.249.171 /* Neighbouring towns and villages */ Added listing for Guilin Karst Landscape And Ethnic Minority Discovery - abundant information wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Guilin Muhonglu Park.jpg}} [[Image:Diecaishan.jpg|thumb|350px|Looking down from Diecai Shan]] '''[http://www.visitguilin.org/ Guilin]''' (桂林; Guì​lín) and the surrounding region are among the most scenic areas in China and the most popular tourist destinations both for Chinese travellers and the international backpacker set. Guilin is the hub for trips to the surrounding area's karst terrain, limestone mountains eroded into fantastic shapes. Apart from its sheer visual beauty, karst terrain also provides many cliffs suitable for [[rock climbing]] and many caves. There are many scenic places within short traveling distance of Guilin. These include [[Longsheng]] with its famous Longji rice terraces; the Lijiang River, a scene of which is printed on the back of [[Xingping|¥20 bank notes]]; and [[Yangshuo]], a small county downstream from Guilin. This makes Guilin an excellent base for exploring the northern end of Guangxi Province. Guilin is a beautiful city. The town center is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with sheer sided karst mountains. Outside the city center, the buildings are less well kept. The main industry in the city is tourism so the city is much cleaner than other Chinese cities. Guilin is like most other medium size Chinese cities, other than that it has a large number of western-style hotels, tourists and is relatively free of air pollution. Many Chinese domestic tourists also flock to this area. What makes it special is its proximity to many picturesque limestone mountains and formations. ==Understand== [[File:Location of Guilin Prefecture within Guangxi (China).png|thumb|Location of Guilin in China]] Separated from the center of China and the Yangtze River basin by the Nan Mountains, Guangxi has always been distinct from the rest of China. The Han Chinese empire first expanded into Guangxi in the 3rd century BC. The Ling Canal was cut around the time, allowing small boats to transit from the Yangtze to the south flowing Xi River via the Xiang River. Trade grew along the canal and river routes. Guilin was founded as a trading post in the 1st century BC on the West bank of the Kuei River. During the Ming dynasty, a garrison was set up in Guilin and the surrounding area gradually civilised with the development of farmland. The city had a population of over two million at the time of the Second World War, but was utterly destroyed during the war. The population slowly recovered with post-war construction of several factories for the production of paper, chemicals and agricultural equipment. However, market forces have caused several of these industries to relocate out of Guilin. Guangxi and Guilin are home to 12 ethnic minorities besides the Han Chinese. Guangxi is an autonomous region for the Zhuang ethnic group, rather than a province. See [[List of Chinese provinces and regions]]. Various other minorities, such as the Dong, are also found in the area. Guilin is the third largest city in Guangxi, after [[Nanning]] and [[Liuzhou]]. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | alt={{IATA|KWL}} | url=http://www.airport-gl.com.cn/ | email= | address= | lat=25.218056 | long=110.039167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | wikidata=Q1197688 | content=There are daily flights from major mainland cities and from some other international cities in [[East Asia]] and [[South East Asia]]. [[Discount airlines in Asia#Air Asia|Air Asia]] provides flights to Guilin from [[Kuala Lumpur]] every alternate day. }} The airport bus into town is ¥20 but drops off just south of the city centre, after which a taxi should then be around ¥10 to most hotels. The bus only leaves when mostly full so there may be a wait as the bus fills up. A taxi direct from the airport to a city centre hotel is about ¥100. Back to the airport, a hotel may arrange the trip for ¥80. ===By train=== Guilin has three main train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin Station|wikidata=Q5965032}} (''Guilin Zhan'') is in the centre of town on Zhongshan Nanlu while {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin North Station|wikidata=Q11111544}} (''Guilin Bei Zhan'') is far away from downtown area whilst {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin West Station|wikidata=Q11111633}} (''Guilin Xi Zhan'') is even further from the city center! Most trains which terminate in Guilin go to Guilin North Station while trains which come through Guilin from elsewhere usually only go to Guilin Station and not Guilin North. There are trains from North (Beijing, Changsha, Wuhan, Shanghai, Xi'an), West (Kunming), South (Liuzhou, Nanning, Zhanjiang), and East (Guangzhou, Shenzhen). *'''From [[Beijing]]''' &mdash; From Beijing to Guilin or vice-versa, there are three trains on either direction. To Beijing, trains depart from Guilin (not Guilin Bei) at 12:59 (train from Zhanjiang), 15:06 (from Nanning) and 19:30. Journey time is between 22 hour and 30 hours, with the 15:06 train being the fastest. HSR train G529 departs Beijing at 07:46 taking 10½ hours. *'''From [[Hong Kong]]''' — high-speed trains from West Kowloon take three and a half hours *'''From [[Shenzhen]]''' &mdash; there's a bullet train going to Guilin from Shenzhen which will take you there in about three hours. There are only three trains from Shenzhen to Guilin daily and they are sold out quickly on public holidays. *'''From [[Guangzhou]]''' &mdash; Lots of trains in between Guangzhou and Guilin. *'''From [[Kunming]]''' &mdash; There are 3 D trains between Kunming and Guilin: D3942 (07:38/15:35), D3944 (11:02/18:42), D3946 (15:25/22:49). The fare of second class ticket is ¥373.5. The conventional train T382 departs Kunming at 21:15, and arrive in Guilin at 15:19 in the following day. The fare of hard sleeper class is ¥261.5. *'''From [[Xi'an]]''' — D trains began to run between Xian and Guilin in early 2018, which takes nearly 11 hours. The fare of second class ticket is ¥544.5. The conventional train K318 is still in operation, which departs Xi'an at 19:07, and arrives at 21:18+1, 26 hours later. The fare for hard sleeper class is ¥343 per ticket (hard seat ¥201). The train's final stop is Nanning. *'''From [[Nanning]]''' &mdash; There are many high speed trains (under 3 hours) and a few conventional trains (4-6 hours). It is very convenient to travel between the two cities. One way second-class ticket of high speed train costs ¥108. *'''From [[Chengdu]]''' &mdash; In January 2018, D trains were launched between Chengdu and Guilin. There are 8 departures a day. More will be added in the near future. The travel time via high speed rail varies from train to train, around 7 hours. The original train K652 is not in operation anymore. The fare of second class ticket is ¥315.5. Once you get out of the train station, you will be approached by cab drivers and other drivers. While their cab meters are trustworthy, they might use a few tricks to cheat you out of some yuan, for example, aggressively pushing tours or adding false charges to the tab. If you want to avoid the taxis, keep walking past the touts to the public bus stop. From Guilinbei (Guilin North), bus 100 goes through the city center to the central/south train station and beyond. From Guilinxi (Guilin West) you can take bus 22. Cost is ¥2. ===By car=== There are some expressways locally and within the province, however for any long-distance journey, it is a two-lane road. ===By bus=== *'''From [[Yangshuo]]''' &mdash; Minibuses (¥18) depart when full from the square in front of the Guilin railway station. Although the signs are written in Chinese, there are always conductors yelling out ''Yangshuo''. As the buses pick-up and let down passengers along the way, the journey time can take anything from one to one-half hours. Express buses (¥18) depart from the Guilin bus terminal off Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station (and on the same side of the road as the station). Buses depart about every 20min from 07:00. Buy tickets from the ticket office in the bus terminal. *'''From elsewhere''' &mdash; Buses link Guilin with a multitude of destinations, including [[Nanning]], [[Kunming]], [[Guangzhou]], [[Shenzhen]], [[Zhuhai]] and further afield. Buses depart from the Guilin bus terminal on Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station. ===By boat=== You can get to Guilin by cargo boat from [[Guangzhou]] via [[Wuzhou]], but there are no passenger boats to Guilin anymore, except the boats to and from [[Yangshuo]]. You can take a cargo boat if you want to at almost no cost from [[Wuzhou]] to [[Yangshuo]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|25.2793|110.2904|zoom=13}} Getting a local map from a tourist guide or shop for ¥5 is a good idea. This will show the location of most of the sights as well as details of bus routes. Buses are an ideal way to get around Guilin on a budget. Many city parks and river spots can be accessed easily by bus. All the buses starting with 5# are free. A useful one is bus 58 which runs from the train station (and bus station) to many of the attractions. Bus fare are capped at ¥2 per trip. Taxis are also inexpensive and easily hailed within the city. Usually hard to catch during peak hours (17:30-19:00). Another inexpensive way for a day-trip to scenic spots in the city area of Guilin is to get a driver for a whole or half day. As of March 2012 (off-season) a whole day is about ¥100, half is ¥50. Most hotels or hostels arrange this service, also telling the driver where you want to go if one is not capable of speaking Chinese. ==Talk== As anywhere in China, standard [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]] is almost universally spoken as it is the language used in education and governance. Nevertheless, the local variant of Mandarin has a non-standard pronunciation characteristic of most regions in southern China and also exhibits influence from [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]. Some of the native Zhuang people speak their own language, which is co-official with standard Mandarin in the region. English is not widely spoken but you can expect reasonable-to-excellent English from staff in most hotels and hostels (especially those popular among Westerners) and tourist shops. Elsewhere, English proficiency is none-to-limited, therefore it is recommended to have hotel staff write down your intended destination for taxis or to carry a bilingual map and phrasebook. ==See== ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Central Square | alt=桂林中心广场; Guì​lín Zhōng​xīn Guǎng​chǎng | url= | email= | address=22 Yiren Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区依仁路22号) | lat=25.2778 | long=110.2916 | directions=bus nos. 2, 10, 11, 91, 100, 205 and K99 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | content=51,400-m² large gathering place in the centre of town. Here you can watch a giant atlas on the ground and an artificial waterfall every evening at 20:30. }} * {{see | name=Jingjiang Princes' City | alt=靖江王城, 靖江王城 Jingjiang Princes' Palace | url=http://www.glwangcheng.com/en/ | email=glwangcheng@glshly.com | address=No. 1 Wangcheng (Princes' City), Xiufeng District (秀峰区王城1号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=May be approached from different directions; the closed bus stop to the main entrance is Lequn Intersection (乐群路口), which is served by bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 22, 89, 100, 203, 206, 301 and K99 | phone=+86 773 2851941 | tollfree= | hours=07:30-18:00 (March 1st to April 4th & October 8th to December 7th), 07:30-18:30 (May 1st to October 7th), 08:00-18:00 (December 8th to February 28th) | price=¥100 | wikidata=Q6202332 | lastedit=2017-02-22 | content=In the center of the city lies a small forbidden city, once home to the princes of the area. The palace buildings are now a museum. }} * {{see | name=Official Residence of Li Zongren | alt=李宗仁官邸 | url= | email= | address=4 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路4号) | lat=25.273949697680475 | long=110.28902644793904 | directions=near the Wenming Road bus stop, which is served by bus nos. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 and 208 | phone=+86 773 2831749 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Built in the 1940s to accommodate Li Zongren, a Guilin-born Kuomintang military leader who served as vice president of the Republic of China from 1948 to 1949 and acting president from 1949 to 1950. It is sometimes referred to informally as the 'Guilin Presidential Palace' (桂林总统府). The building is open to the public and has exhibitions about Li Zongren's life. }} *{{see | name=Sun and Moon Pagodas | alt=日月双塔 | url= | email= | address=10 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路10号) | lat=25.27415 | long=110.29021 | directions=near city center and close to Li Zongren's residence; take bus no. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 or 208 to the Wenming Road bus stop | phone=+86 773 2582888 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-22:00 | price=¥35 | wikipedia=Sun and Moon Pagodas | wikidata=Q104145587 | content=Although there is nothing much to see inside the pagodas, the view from the outside as well as the surrounding lake offers a good respite from the traffic and noise of Guilin's city center. The view is better at night than day. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Eighth Route Army Guilin Office Museum | alt=八路军桂林办事处纪念馆 | url=http://www.glbb.org.cn/ | email=glbaban@sina.com | address=14 Zhongshan North Road, Diecai District (叠彩区中山北路14号) | lat=25.28969031416026 | long=110.29487521196526 | directions=take bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 89, 100, 301 or K99 and get off at the Fengbei Road Intersection (凤北路口); you could also walk here from the Jingjiang Princes' Palace - the museum is less than 1 km north of the palace | phone=+86 773 2822818 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:50, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-13 | content=Has exhibitions about the Eighth Route Army's political and military activities in Guilin during the Second World War. The Eighth Route Army was a Communist-controlled army unit that was formed following the agreement between Communist and Kuomintang leaders to work together to fight the Japanese. The Eighth Route Army's office was located at this site from 1938 to 1941. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Art Museum | alt=桂林美术馆 | url=http://www.glmsg.org.cn/ | email= | address=173 Longchuanping Rd, Xiangshan District (象山区龙船坪173号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=take bus 33 and get off at the last stop | phone=+86 773 3903058 | tollfree= | hours=09:30-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | content= }} * {{see | name=Guilin Guanshitang Chicken-Blood Stone Museum | alt=桂林观石堂鸡血玉博物馆 | url=http://www.glgst.com/ | email=2191563644@qq.com | address=Opposite Reed Flute Cave Carpark, Xiufeng District (秀峰区芦笛岩景区停车场对面) | lat=25.306572342499948 | long=110.26829825318234 | directions=take bus 3, 213 or Sightseeing Bus 1 | phone=+86 773-2853666 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (summer), 08:00-16:30 (winter) | price=¥25 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Displays various sculptures and other items fashioned out of chicken-blood stone, a type of gemstone also known as chicken-blood jade. Visitors should be aware that there have been a lot of complaints about rude staff pressuring people to buy overpriced items in the museum shop. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Guilin Museum | alt=桂林博物馆 | url=http://www.guilinmuseum.org.cn/En/Home/Index | email= | address=West Pinggui Road, Lingui District (临桂区平桂西路; Pingguixi lù) | lat=25.283889 | long=110.274722 | directions=in Lingui New District, 16 km from Guilin Railway Station; bus 91 or 65 | phone=+86 773 2897308, +86 773 2898862 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata=Q11111552 | content=The museum's collection includes over 30,000 pieces of culture relics including 22 pieces of national first-class relics, 687 pieces of national second-class relics and 2592 national third-class relics. For foreigners, passports may be required to get free admission tickets. The Guilin Library and the Guilin Grand Theatre can be found in the same building complex. }} * {{see | name=Jade Culture Museum | alt=玉石文化博物馆 | url= | email= | address=3 Taohuajiang Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区桃花江路3号) | lat=25.2855743 | long=110.2644199 | directions=take bus 213 and get off at the tool factory (工具厂) bus stop | phone=+86 773 2891168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museum of Guihai Stele Forest | alt=桂海碑林博物馆 | url=http://www.ghbl.org.cn/ | email=mgsf116@126.com | address=1 Longyin Road, Qixing District (七星区龙隐路1号) | lat=25.273771 | long=110.301035 | directions=take bus no. 14, 30 or 204 and get off at Longyin Bridge, then enter Seven Star Park; the museum is just beyond the park's southwestern entrance | phone=+86 773 5814464 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=Entry fee is included in the ticket for Seven Star Park | lastedit=2021-04-24 | content=Maintains a collection of 213 stone steles dating from the Tang Dynasty to the early 20th century. }} * {{see | name=Ronghu Art Gallery | alt=榕湖美术馆 | url= | email=3228509664@qq.com | address=Level 5, Panhu Hotel, Ronghu Road North, Xiufeng District (秀峰区榕湖北路十六号榕湖饭店五号楼) | lat=25.27798 | long=110.28305 | directions=take bus no. 21, 22 or 205; get off at the Guilin Normal College Xinyi Campus (桂林师专信义校区) | phone=+86 773 2885333 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-21:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | lastedit=2018-10-01 | content= }} ===Parks in the city=== * {{listing | type=see | name=Black Hill Botanic Garden | alt=黑山植物园; Hēi​shān Zhí​wù​yuán | url= | email= | address=206号 West 1st Ring Rd (环城西一路206号; Huán​chéngxīyī​lù) | lat=25.2560207680 | long=110.2725379194 | directions=bus 1, 6, 10, 19, 201, 202 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | content=One of the oldest botanical gardens in China. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Flying Tigers Heritage Park | alt=美国飞虎队桂林遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=Xicheng Avenue, Lingui District (临桂区西城大道) | lat=25.216757930761936 | long=110.1563748175372 | directions=bus nos. 85 and 501 | phone=+86 773 5583810 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-12 | content=A memorial park dedicated to the Flying Tigers, the nickname given to the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), a group of American pilots who joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 and carried out missions against the Japanese during the Second World War. The park is at the site of the former Yangtang Airport, which is one of the airports where the Flying Tigers were based. There is a museum in the middle of the park and you can also visit a cave where the Flying Tigers command post was located. }} * {{see | name=Seven Star Park | alt=七星公园; Qī​xīnggōng​yuán | url= | email= | address=Qixing Rd | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=on the east side of the city and 15-20 minutes walk from the main pedestrian area in the centre of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥50 | content=A large park with a small zoo area on the east side farthest from the entrance with the main attraction being the giant pandas and the red pandas, additional fee to enter the zoo of ¥32, the staff host a small show with monkeys, bear, tigers and lion at scheduled hours. Additional ¥60 fee to enter Seven Star Cave inside the park. }} * {{see | name=West Hill Park | alt=西山公园 | url= | email= | address=2 km west of city centre | lat=25.2863 | long=110.2711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Park with a lake, temples and hundreds of Buddhist statues. In the park is also the Hidden Hill with a number of caves. Guilin Museum is also here, see separate listing. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongsen Bear and Tiger Mountain Village | alt=雄森熊虎山庄; Xióngsēn Xiónghǔ Shān​zhuāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2657645423 | long=110.1885267798 | directions=bus 4, 8 or 16 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=¥80 | content=300,000-m² area with tigers, bears, lions and other wild animals. Here you can witness research, breeding and entertainment. The place is a bit shabby and you will not see the animals in their natural environment, but you get close to the animals and can see them being much more active than in a zoo. }} * {{see | name=Zengpiyan National Archaeological Park | alt=甑皮岩国家考古遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=26 Zengpiyan Road, Xiangshan District (象山区甑皮岩路26号) | lat=25.21585083478803 | long=110.27897898686028 | directions=take bus no. 82 or 86 to the Wanfu Road (万福路) bus stop | phone=+86 773 3655181 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=¥15 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=A park centered around the Zengpiyan Cave neolithic site where thousands of stone tools, pottery pieces and other artefacts have been unearthed since the site was discovered in 1965. The cave can be visited and there is a museum displaying some of the artefacts. }} ===Landscape close to the city centre=== * {{see | name=Diecai Mountain | alt=叠彩山; Diécǎishān | url= | email= | address=Longzhu Rd (龙珠路; Lóngzhūlù | lat=25.29276 | long=110.29659 | directions=bus 2, 13 or 58 will take you there | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-17:30 | price=¥35 (Oct 2011) | content=A park built around several peaks, which are climbed using stone staircases. There is also a small aviary and butterfly museum with examples of pinned and mounted butterflies and moths in the park. }} * {{see | name=Fubo Hill | alt=伏波山; Fúbōshān | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28638 | long=110.29936 | directions=in the northeast of the city on the banks of the Li River | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥30 | content=Contains historical stone carvings from the Tang Dynasty and Buddhist inscriptions. The hill is an impressive sheer-sided rock. }} [[Image:ElephantTrunkHill.jpg|thumb|250px|Elephant Trunk Hill]] * {{see | name=Elephant Trunk Hill | alt=象鼻山; Xiàng​bí​shān | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd (滨江路; Bīn​jiānglù) | lat=25.26971 | long=110.29164 | directions=in Xiangshan Park (象山公园) on the banks of the Li River, within walking distance of the town center and near to bus routes 23 and 16 | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-22:00 | price=¥75 | content=Hill with a large natural arch cut into it. This resembles the trunk of an elephant dipping into the river. This scene is frequently used as a symbol of the city and so has developed some fame. There is a fun and cheaper alternative to get into the park, you can go all the way to the river on the street just at the right side of the west gate, you will find some people asking if you want a boat that they drop you in the park for half-price of the official ticket. It is pretty much impossible to get a good view of the natural arch without going on a boat tour as trees have been planted to prevent people from freeloading the view. }} * {{see | name=Peach Blossom River | alt=桃花江; Táo​huājiāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28210 | long=110.26195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a river going through the western parts of town. Beautiful and relaxing area. As the name indicates, here you can see the peach blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn. }} [[image:ReedFluteCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Reed Flute Cave]] * {{see | name=Reed Flute Cave | alt=芦笛岩; Lúdíyán | url= | email= | address=Ludi Rd (芦笛路; Lúdílù) | lat=25.31171 | long=110.26637 | directions=about 5 km west of Guilin, catch bus 3 or rent bikes and buy a map for a pleasant cycle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:30 | price=¥90 | content=This limestone cave with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations is worth a visit if you have not seen such caves before. An English-speaking guide will take you around the various artificially lit formations supposedly resembling lions, monkeys, old men, the skyline of Guilin, etc. There is also a brief laser/light/music show inside the cave. You may have to wait a while for a large enough group to accumulate. Avoid the hawkers by taking the elevated path on the side of the hill, rather than the tarmac road. }} * {{see | name=Solitary Beauty Peak | alt=独秀峰 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2848747 | long=110.2947085 | directions=take a taxi or bus 1 or 2 from the Guilin Railway Station, both buses drop passengers off at the western entrance of the peak area | phone=+86 773 280 3149 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=¥70 | content=Rises dramatically above the center of Guilin and offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. As with so many peaks and rocky upthrusts in and around Guilin, centuries of visits have led to the creation of a carved stairway leading to the summit. The pathway starts at Wang Cheng, the Ming Dynasty palace in the center of town, now home to the campus of Guangxi Normal University and also the site of nightly performances by local ethnic minorities. Only the city walls and some of the foundation of the original buildings are left, the buildings themselves are all recent. }} * {{see | name=Yaoshan Hill Park | alt=尧山; Yáoshān | url=http://www.glyaoshan.com/ | email= | address=Jingjiang Rd | lat=25.30134 | long=110.37717 | directions=several km east of the city center, bus 10 and 98 run nearby but still leave a lengthy walk | phone=+86 773 5864592 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | content=This is a large country park which encompasses the highest peak in the area. Foot paths run to the summit, however the chair lift provides an effortless way to attain the top and enjoy the scenery. There are extensive views of the surrounding area from the summit. There is a wheeled toboggan run down part of the mountain. To access this, dismount the chairlift at the station half way down the mountain. A taxi to and from the park will cost about ¥25 each way. If you plan to do this, alert the staff at the ground station so personnel at the midway station can help you get off. There is a Ming Dynasty Mausoleum nearby as well. The park is not listed on any of the tourist maps so you may get some looks on asking where it is. }} ===Parks and landscape outside the city centre=== [[Image:CrownCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Crown Cave]] *{{see | name=Crown Cave | alt=冠岩; Guānyán | url= | email= | address=45 minute by long distance bus, then take the monorail or visitor jeep (¥35) to the entrance of the cave | lat=25.05293 | long=110.45210 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥65 per person excluding transport to/from cave entrance | content=A 3-km section of the cave is open to tourists. At the entrance of the cave, take the elevator and venture 30-m deep into the cave. After looking at the various stalactite and stalagmite formations, you can also visit the waterfall (¥5) inside the cave. After that, take the monorail to admire the largest and most beautiful section of the cave. To exit the cave, you can either travel back to the entrance point, or take a boat that will travel from the cave to the banks of the Li River. }} * {{see | name=Fengyu Cave | alt=丰鱼岩 | url= | email= | address=National Highway 321, Longhuai Township, Lipu City (荔浦市龙怀乡321国道) | lat=24.395714 | long=110.343497 | directions=about 130 km south of the center of Guilin; get an express bus to Lipu (荔浦) from the Guilin South Bus Station, then catch the Lipu Tourist Bus (浦旅游专线公交车) from the Lipu Bus Terminal | phone=+86 773 6988990 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (May to October), 08:00-17:00 (November to April) | price=¥50 for adults, ¥25 for children between 120 and 150 cm, and free for children under 120 cm | wikidata=Q10877011 | content=Fengyu Cave has an entire length of 5.3 kilometers and a subterranean river of 3.3 kilometers. The underground river is inhabited by the Fengyu (blind red fish). As with most caves, there are lighting effects in the cave, as well as large stalactites and stalagmites. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gudong Scenic Area | alt=古东景区; Gǔdōng Jĭngqū | url=http://www.glgdst.com/ | email= | address=Daxu Old Town, Lingchuan County (灵川县大圩古镇) | lat=25.1120881393 | long=110.4602734180 | directions=close to Crown Cave, 25 km from Guilin, reachable by bus | phone=+86 773 6353088 | tollfree= | hours=08:30-17:00 | price=Tickets are ¥75 (or ¥55 if purchased online). Entry is free for children under 1.4 metres in height | content=Includes a waterfall with water coming from a springs. }} ===Nearby towns and villages=== Many of the towns around Guilin have an old district that is being slowly replaced by new buildings on the periphery. The old buildings have generally been left in place and remain in relatively good condition as of 2019, although a lack of visitors may mean a lack of incentive to maintain them long-term. These towns can be gorgeous to walk through, although most contain few attractions of note and only minimal tourist infrastructure. With all the other things to see around Guilin, these towns tend to see relatively few tourists and can offer a welcome change of pace. * {{see | name=Daxu Old Town | alt=大圩古镇 | url= | email= | address=23 km southeast of Guilin, 0.5 hours by bus | lat=25.1869 | long=110.4204 | directions=close to Crown Cave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-29 | content=Ancient town along the east bank of the Li River dating back more than 1,000 years, probably the nicest in the area. The town is beautifully located close to the Millstone Hill and the Snail Hill. The heart of town is the 2 km long Bluestone St with many well preserved buildings. The town has lots of attractions dating back hundreds of years including the Gauzu Temple, The Hanhuang Temple, the assembly halls, the Longevity Bridge and the Seven Stars Tombs. Take the local bus from the City Bus Terminal (close to the city Railway station). The entrance is on the backside of the Bus Terminal. Pay on the bus. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chucun | alt=褚村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2271 | long=109.9905 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A large old town perhaps 6km behind the airport, with signs directing visitors to several houses, a small bridge, a school, and an ancestral temple, among other places. When the town was invaded by the Japanese in the 1940s, the villagers hid in an enormous cave in the mountain behind the town, protecting its entrances with ground chilli peppers. The mountain can be climbed, but the cave is locked. Visitors can follow a 50-100m-long secret passage dug between a defensive wall on the mountainside and the town itself. Access this near the Azalea Well above the town. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongcun | alt=熊村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2386 | long=110.4585 | directions=6km northeast of Daxu. Take bus 105 or 107 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q14470719 | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A relatively large old town with small city gates at many of its entrances. Signs with English direct you to the major old streets }} ==Do== ===Guilin City=== [[image:LiRiver.jpg|thumb|250px|Li River]] * {{do | name=Li River Cruise | url=http://www.lirivercruises.com/ | email=bookings@lirivercruises.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 3-4 hr | price= from ¥600 + (4-Star Boat), ¥300 (3-Star Boat) includes lunch | content=The boats operate on a daily basis and reservations can be booked in advance or at any hotels in Guilin. Most tourists will go from Guilin to [[Yangshuo]] (a very picturesque smaller town downstream of Guilin). The river winds through some truly spectacular limestone formations and a slow boat trip there and back (with a stop in Yangshuo) will take a whole day. The cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo takes 3½-4 hours whilst the cruise from Guilin to Xingping takes approximately 3 hours. The 3-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Longtoushan Pier), a few 4-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Shuidongmen Pier) and the majority of 4-star boats to Xingping (as of 1 April 2018). Xingping is about 35 minutes away from Yangshuo. There are also 4-star cruises returning from Xingping to Zhujiang Pier in the afternoon, which take approximately 4½ hours. }} * {{do | name=Two Rivers and Four Lakes Cruise | alt= | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2831040, +86 773 2888805 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:30 every half hour | price=¥200 (¥180 off-season) | content=A boat tour around the four lakes and two rivers of Guilin city. At night, the scenery is spectacularly flood lit. At the mid point in the tour, there will be a demonstration of traditional cormorant fishing. It is the best activity at night. Tours last about 90 minutes. }} * {{do | name=Dreaming on Li River Show | alt=夢幻漓江秀; Mèng​huàn Lí​jiāng Xiù | url= | email= | address=95 Qixing Rd (七星路95号; Qī​xīnglù) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2851279 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20:00 | price=¥150 | content=A theatrical dance and music performance daily. The show tries to recreate the culture of the various ethnic groups around Guilin. }} * {{do | name=Mountain Bike Rental | alt= | url=https://www.guilincyclingtours.com/bike-rental | email= | address=40 Sanduo Road (三多路40号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 13635190031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00 - 18:00 | price= | content= A centrally located bike shop at city downtown with 24/27 speed mountain bikes for rent (¥45-100 a day). English speaking staff. Many one and multi-day cycling/hiking trips in and around Guilin. }} ===Neighbouring towns and villages=== * {{do | name=Wupai River Drifting | url=http://www.wph.cn | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 hours north of Guilin (in Ziyuan County) | phone=+86 773 4315888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=White water rafting down the scenic river. }} * {{do | name=Guilin Shangri-la park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=halfway along the road between Guilin and Yangshuo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Set in beautiful scenery, this ethnic theme park tries to introduce visitors to the wide range of local nationalities and their cultures. A short boat trip will take you around the butterfly lake. On the way, various performances are staged on the shore of the lake, demonstrating different aspects of the culture. The boat will drop you off at the 'village' where you can see displays of local crafts including weaving, embroidery, buffalo horn carving and calligraphy. These crafts are produced on site and you may watch them working. }} * {{do | name=Butterfly Cave | url=http://www.glhdq.com | email=silinj@glhdq.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 8811466, +86 773 8811498, +86 773 8811469, +86 773 8829978 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 881498, +86 773 8829978 | hours= | price= | content=A pair of sheer sided mountains surrounded by a butterfly themed park. One of the mountains has a cave running through the core of it. Inside this cave are many strange rock formations including stalagmites and stalactites. One particularly unusual formation is shaped like a butterfly, lending the hill its name. A rope bridge connects from the cave's exit over to the other mountain. At the side of the bridge, a waterfall cascades down the mountain side. The path takes you around the summit of the second peak and down to the gardens below. A dance performance greets each tour party here. The final stage is a walk inside a netted area in which a large variety of butterflies may be observed. }} *The '''[http://www.merry-land.com.cn/ Guilin Merryland World Resort]''', located about 1 hour drive north of Guilin offers two attractions: :*{{do | name=Golf Course | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 6229898 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 6229906 | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful golf course with 27 holes. A bit on the expensive side but well worth the money. }} :*{{do | name=Theme Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Guilin Karst Landscape And Ethnic Minority Discovery | alt=Longsheng and Yangshuo | url=https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guilin-tours/guilin-longji-yangshuo.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Discover the Chinese painting-like scene in Yangshuo by the waterway from Guilin. And getting to know the Zhuang minority. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=The Chinese Language Institute | alt=中国语言研究所 | url=http://www.studyCLI.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A branch of Guangxi Normal University (GXNU) that expands upon GXNU's program to provide all students with 5-20 weekly hours of one-on-one lessons, options of home-stays and immersed housing with Chinese graduate students, weekly activities and monthly travel excursions, 24-hour emergency assistance, pre-arrival assistance, and visa and housing assistance. CLI offers classes ranging from a few days, to a few weeks, to a semester, to an academic year. CLI benefits from being operated by an international staff. }} * {{listing | name=Guangxi Normal University | alt=广西师范大学 | url=http://www.cice.gxnu.edu.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The finest university in Guilin, offering a wide-range of Chinese language and culture classes. }} * {{listing | name=Guilin University of Technology | alt=桂林理工大学 | url=http://www.gutcie.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 5895613 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 5895613 | hours= | price= | content=You may join regular or part-time Chinese Language and Cultural Courses provided by Guilin University of Technology which stands near the Seven-star park in the downtown area. }} ==Buy== There is a big underground bazaar running from the train station all the way to the bus station selling clothes, footwear, accessories, bags, and many more. The second underground market is located underneath the city center selling food, bags, mobile phones and other electronic devices. Remember to bargain if prices are not openly displayed. Branded luxury goods can be purchased from the departmental stores near Cross Street. Suncome has many branches throughout the city selling everyday necessities. There is also a street market set up along Zhongshan Lu at night selling typical tourist trinkets. ==Eat== [[File:Guilin mifan.jpg|thumb|Guilin rice noodles]] ===Local cuisine=== Guilin cuisine is influenced by Cantonese and Hunanese styles, but with more use of fish and spices and often prepared using stir-frying or steaming. Restaurants often assume westerners do not like spicy food and will make your food bland as hell if you do not insist otherwise. Even then there is a chance they will not believe you. Guilin has some distinct local '''ingredients''' used in a number of dishes. * '''Chilli Paste''' is a sauce used for local dishes and also sold to other parts of China and abroad. It is made from chilli, lobster, garlic and Sanhua Wine. * '''Fermented Beancurd''' has been made in Guilin for more than 300 years and is known to have a unique taste. * '''Fruits'''. Guilin is renowned for its fruit, especially shatian pomelo, arhat fruit and gingkgo As many other Chinese cities, Guilin has its own '''snacks'''. * '''Horse hoof cake''' (''Matigao'') is a local snack. It is a crumbly cake stuffed with red beans filling. * '''Rice with Mung Bean Paste''' is made from steamed rice filled with mung bean paste or other. Often eaten for breakfast. * '''Sweet tofu''' infused with a certain flower is another delicious breakfast item. Look for roadside vendors adding orange-coloured liquid to a steaming hot bag of tofu, which you then drink with a straw. * '''Water Chestnut Cake''' made from rice flour, brown sugar, water chestnut powder and sesame powder. A number of Guilin '''dishes''' are unique to the city or are especially wellknown here. * '''Daxu Clear Water Fish''' is a specialty from the ancient city of Daxu. The fish is cooked with salt and ginger. * '''Duck Wrapped in Lotus Leaf''' made from duck, dry lotus leaf, meat, bamboo shoots, ham, mushrooms, beans, shrimp and spices. * '''Fengli''' steamed, dried and fried rice paste with ham, celery, cauliflower or green garlic. * '''Nun Vegetarian Noodles''' this is a noodle soup boiled with soybean sprouts, mushrooms and bamboo shoots and served with . The soup is golden in color, sweet in taste, and has a mouth-watering smell. The noodles are first boiled and then put into bowls where the soup is added. It is served with Guilin Fermented Tofu, scrambled eggs, vegetarian ham, gluten flour and some spices. The fresh-cooked dish is very tasty, and the smell and color are pleasant as well. The Crescent Moon Building in Seven Star Park enjoys a great reputation for its Nun Noodles. * '''Old Duck Stewed with Gingko''' made from the famous Guilin gingko, duck and ham stewed in a steamer. * '''Rice Noodles''' (''Mifen'') is a local delicacy, also available as stir-fried (''Chaofen''). This is served everywhere, but try to avoid the joints near the train station. Traditionally the noodle and the topping is first eaten without soup, and once the topping has run out there is usually a pot of soup to add flavour to the rest of your noodles. There are also various pickles and condiments that you can add to your noodles. Servings are sold and priced in small, medium, and large. (一两；二两；三两) The small is more of snack, so start with the medium. There is a good spot in the street behind the Zhongshan Hotel. * '''Roasted Suckling Pig'''. The pig is fed with rice, roasted using special local methods, and then flavored with shallot, soy sauce and white sugar. * '''Snail''' made with sour peppers, shallot, ginger and sanhua wine. * '''Steamed Bake Meat with Water Chestnut''' made from peeled water chestnut, meat and spices. * '''Steamed Mung Bean and Meat Wrapped in Lotus Leaf'''. Home-style dish with streaky pork with skin, soy sauce, mung bean flour, lotus leaf, fermented tofu, and lots of spices. ===Restaurant streets=== Restaurants can be found throughout the city. There are various eateries near the train station selling cheap and simple but delicious local dishes. There are many restaurants around the main streets, Jiefang Road and along the river, but many of them are either overpriced chains and/or tourist traps and the food they serve is less than authentic. Do not be fooled by them being crowded, they are not worth the money. A better option may be to wander the side streets. There are a few clusters of restaurants worth exploring. * '''Binjiang Rd''' (滨江路美食街; Bīnjiānglù Měishíjiē) * '''Food City''' (just to the east of the bus station) * '''Guilinren Wangjiao Food Street''' (桂林人旺角美食街; Guìlínrén Wàngjiǎo) at Zhongshan Middle Rd (''bus 11,18, 100''). This street has lots of snack vendors. * '''Jiefang West Rd''' (解放西路美食街; Jiěfàngxīlù Měishíjiē) * '''Nanhuan Rd''' (南环路; Nánhuán​lù) connects Zhongshan Rd with Elephant Trunk Hill. The street has a number of budget and mid-range local restaurants. Many of the restaurants show living animal out in the street to illustrate what is on the menu. * '''Putuo Rd''' (普陀路美食街; Pǔ​tuólù Měishíjiē) * '''Yiren Rd''' (依仁路; Yīrénlù) runs east–west on the north side of Central Square. The street has eateries ranging from buffet-style caferias to trendy cafes. * '''Ximen Bridge Area''' (西门桥周围; Xī​ménqiáozhōu​wéi) has a large number of Muslim restaurants. * '''Zhishan Rd''' (雉山路美食街; Zhìshānlù Měishíjiē; opposite Food City) * '''Zhongshan Rd''' (中山路; Zhōngshānlù) ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Wada Bar @ Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=https://www.facebook.com/Wada-Hostel-in-Guilin-196335520421619/ | email= | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (Chinese Address: 环城西一路212号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 215 4888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place has a great vibe attracting many foreigner travellers from around the world. Spacious outdoor lounge provides a great atmosphere to hang out all day long. The night comes alive with music and happy hour drinks with premium cocktails at ¥20-30 each. Great Western/Chinese food options to choose from. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Hao Heng Shi Jia | url= | email= | address=2nd floor, 9 Middle Zhong Shan Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good steaks, western and Chinese food. Located on the main shopping street. Internet cafe just upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Islam Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=55 Xicheng Rd (西城路55号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2819737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Owned by the Islam Association of Guilin. Serves traditional halal food. }} * {{eat | name=Jufulin | url= | email= | address=10 Zhengyang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving standard Chinese dishes. Seating in and out: inside can be a bit crowded, but outside is nice. }} * {{eat | name=Rosemary Cafe | url= | email= | address=1 Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in the pedestrianized area near Jiefang Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good coffee and western food, sandwiches with wholemeal bread. Free Wifi. A few books for sale or exchange. Staff are polite and efficient, though perhaps slightly cool in their attitude. }} ===Splurge=== ==Drink== Liquan beer and osmanthus tea. ===Cafes=== * {{drink | name=UBC Cafe | alt=Shangdao Kafei | url= | email= | address=Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a Shanghai chain coffeehouse also serving Chinese and Western food. The coffee card appears reasonable, but sometimes you get the feeling they serve more or less the same regardless of what you order. Large place with a piano player. }} *{{drink | name=Kaya café & bar | url= | email= | address=Zhonghua Lu 6 | lat= | long= | directions=from the walking street, walk to Solitary Beauty Peak (North), at the gate, go right and first left again, 50 meters on your right side | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the few real bars in Guilin. Very laidback atmosphere. Located in a quiet street near the center. Offers chilled out music. They also have a branch in [[Yangshuo]]. }} * {{drink | name=West Bank Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=4/F, Binjiang Building, 18 Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2882259 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Decent coffee accompanied by jazz music and river view. }} ===Bars=== *{{drink | name=100 C | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near sheraton hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good bar with great music. }} *{{drink | name=Red Lips -- On the Road -- Usual Place -- Go In | url= | email= | address=Chuanshan South Rd | lat= | long= | directions=street to Chuanshan Park, at the corner of Lijiang Road, close to Li River Chuanshan Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four bars nearby, each nicely decorated and with relaxed atmosphere, some with Internet access, young audience, often English-speaking Chinese students. Also '''Sharon's Coffee''' for excellent Western food (e.g. steak, schnitzel, burgers and baguettes) close-by. }} *{{drink | name=Logo | alt=formerly Le Feitz | url= | email= | address=1-8 Chaoyang Rd, 540004 | lat= | long= | directions=100m from Guangxi Normal University north gate | phone=+86 13737734082 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00-03:00 | price= | content=Bar/club, often has a cover band playing and/or DJs very loud, but not a bad atmosphere if there's a good crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Lakeside Inn | alt= | url=http://www.guilin-hostel.com/ | email= | address=No1-1-2 Shan lake Building, Shan Lake North Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732806806 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-30 | content=Drinks and German beer, at the other side of the ShanHu Hotel building, right between the Central Square and the Sun and Moon Pagodas. English-speaking staff and visited mostly by tourists and expats. }} ==Sleep== Guilin is a tourism city. There are many hotels, more than 30 five-star hotels, 100 four-star hotels, and 200 three-star hotels. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Guilin Central Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinhostel.com | email=guilincentral@hotmail.com | address=3 Renmin Rd/人民路3号(Across from the Sheraton Hotel) | lat=25.273568 | long=110.298423 | directions=taxi from train station is ¥10. Be sure to have the address in Chinese written down for the driver. Free pickup is also readily available | phone=+86 773 2819936 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Spacious, clean rooms at ¥35 for 6 bed dorms with air conditioning. Private twin and double rooms at ¥120 for members, ¥140 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=Most well established hostel in the heart of the city center. Bright and fun atmosphere in the main lounge. All essential services are included: Free Wi-Fi, international calling and Skype, Western- style restaurant and fully licensed bar, tour packages(Bamboo raft to Yangshuo along the Li River and 1-day tours to the Longsheng Rice Terraces), bicycle rental, towel rental, heating, transportation services (ticket booking, airport pick-up & drop-off), common area, hot water, clean drinking water, laundry, storage room, and weekly events. Extremely well trained, competent and informative English speaking staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=http://www.wadahostel.com | email=guilinwada@hotmail.com | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (环城西一路 212号) directions= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2154888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms at ¥40/person. Private rooms at ¥140/room for members, ¥150 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=The most popular backpackers' youth hostel in Guilin, they are a member of the YHA China, HI, IYHF. Very knowledgeable English speaking staff. Amenities include free internet/Wi-Fi access, International calling/Skype, great tour packages to Yangshuo/Longsheng rice terraces, transportation booking for bus/train/air, western restaurant and licensed bar, heating, BBQ, lounge, laundry, pool table, TV/movie room, reading room, video game room with Nintendo Wii, board game room, drinking water station, karaoke, outdoor patio, storage room, bicycle and boat rental. Directly across from a botanical garden, mall, movie theatre, and amusement park. }} * {{sleep | name=Dozycat Hostel | alt= | url= | email=dozycat@yahoo.cn | address=No.13 North Liumashan Lane 桂林骝马山北巷13号 | lat= | long= | directions=A 5-10 minute gentle stroll into the centre of town | phone=+86-773-5657548, +86 773 2861086 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dormitory ¥40 but can be as low as ¥15, Twins and Doubles available | content=Nice hostel in a quiet area a 5-minute walk out of town. Cheap eats nearby and very clean rooms. Staff are extremely helpful. }} * {{sleep | name=Fu Yuan Hotel | url= | email= | address=Chuan Shan Lu 9 | lat=25.259523 | long=110.302874 | directions=from railway station or main bus station with bus #16 to Chuan Shan Qiao bus stop | phone=+86 773 5875826 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single bed ¥88, Twin bed ¥118, double prices during Chinese holidays | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Nice hotel with friendly staff and clean AC rooms. Rooms with PC & Internet access are available. Sharon's Coffee with Western food nearby. }} * {{sleep | name=Overseas Chinese Hostel | alt=花俏大沙 | url= | email= | address=13 Zhongshan Nanlu (中山南路13号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 3820290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A little inconveniently located, but clean and a good alternative to a full FYH. }} *{{sleep | name=Ming Cheng Hotel | alt=桂林名城大酒店 | url= | email= | address=No. 4 Zhengyang Road, Xiufeng District 正阳步行街四号 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2882008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥180+ | content=It offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have cable TV, refrigerator, telephone, and hair dryer. Some of its amenities include business facilities, free transportation, and a 24-hour front desk and security. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like Yulong River, Reed Flute Cave, and Seven Star Park. }} *'''Ming palace hostel''' (桂林王城青年旅馆) No.10-3, Donghua Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin. (桂林秀峰区东华路10号王城青年旅舍（中华小学旁，王府花园对面）) dorm rooms from ¥16-30, clean rooms, very helpful staff, free washing machine, very close to west gate into solitary beauty peak walled area, river, tourist area. Offers the usual tours. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Soluxe Qixia Hotel | url=http://sites.google.com/site/soluxeguilin/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=3 minutes walk to Li River, 5 minutes walk to Seven Star Park and approaching Liberation Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 366 rooms, with stylish decoration, neat and clean environment and free internet access. Free airport pick up service. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Bravo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinbravohotel.com/ | email= | address=14 Ronghu South Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2898888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Best rates on official website start at ¥622 | content=Offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have satellite TV with free in-house movies, mini-bar, refrigerator, and high-speed Internet access. Some of their restaurants are Lijiang Restaurant that serves local dishes, Restaurant with Guangdong and Sichuan cuisines, and Skylight Lobby Bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Osmansthus Flower Hotel | url= | email= | address=No. 10 Zhongshanbei RD, Guilin, Guangxi, China | lat= | long= | directions= in the downtown of the city, 5-min walk to the train and bus station. | phone=+86 - 773 215 3666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= A good 3-star hotel located in the downtown. ¥150 for a standard (double/single) room. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Eva Inn | url= | email= | address=66 Binjiang Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Sheraton | phone=+86-773-2830666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Looks out over Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill. It has 113 rooms and a gourmet restaurant with terrace dining. Ask for disccounts. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Link Hotel | url=http://guishanhotel.com/en-us/index.html | email= | address=No. 42 Chuanshan Road, Qixing District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-3199999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Standing on the banks of the Li River, the hotel places you in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. The four-star Guishan Hotel in Guilin, China is surrounded by Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Seven Star Cave. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are each equipped with cable television, free Internet access, a private bath, and hair dryer. }} *{{sleep | name=Shangri-La Guilin | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/cn/property/guilin/shangrila | email= | address=111 Huan Cheng Bei Er Lu Guilin, Guangxi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 269 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury hotel, a little ways away from the tourist core. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Lijiang Waterfall Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.waterfallguilin.com/en/index_main.html | email= | address=1 North Shanhu Rd | lat=25.27278 | long=110.29634 | directions=near the main shopping area | phone=+86 773 2822881,+86 773 2823050 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 2822891, +86 773 2825992 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q55758977 | content=The most ostentatious place to stay in Guilin, it features a man-made waterfall which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. There are 646 rooms, indoor swimming pool, VIP health club and saunas. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheraton Guilin Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/kwlsi-sheraton-guilin-hotel/ | email= | address= | lat=25.27662 | long=110.29472 | directions= | phone=+86 773 282 5588 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=Good location on the river, 2 minutes walk to main pedestrian area, 3 minutes to the Sun and Moon pagodas and 5 minutes to Elephant Trunk Hill park. Popular with westerners and probably the best western breakfast buffet you'll find in Guilin. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel of Modern Art | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yuzi Paradise, DaBu Town, Yanshan district | lat= | long= | directions=Approx 30 minutes drive from the city center | phone=+86 773 3867888 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 3867999 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This hotel is set inside '''[http://www.yuzile.com/ Yuzi Paradise]''', a park full of stunning modern art in a remote rural location. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Merryland World Resort | url=http://www.merry-land.com.cn/en/index.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about a 1-hour drive north of Guilin | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The resort offers two types of accommodation: 5-Star Hotel, or Forrest Village. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Inn | alt=桂林驿·皇家别院 | url= | email=guilininn@qq.com | address=No.117 West Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732586888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2016-05-27 | content in Guilin central park -- the botanical garden, Guilin Yi Royal Palace (Guilinyi) is a garden landscape view hotel covering an area of 120,000 m². This hotel is well provided with pleasant environment no matter inside or outside it. Moreover, it is close to 101 pleasure ground and TOO Commercial Plaza, the biggest recreational and commercial district in Guilin, about 5-minute drive from the railway station and the bus station as well as 30 minutes from Liangjiang International Airport. It is pretty convenient for dining, shopping, sightseeing and traffic. }} ==Stay safe== Guilin is quite safe by Chinese and international standards, but: * The number of Westerners has engendered resentment by many of the club staff -- and they are often aggressive and even violent. In 2015, an Irish tourist was stabbed at Muse Night Club in downtown Guilin by a group of bouncers who beat him behind the club. He survived, but the group attack, stabbing, and police inaction show the vulnerability of the foreign traveler in overly-touristy areas. * Watch your valuables very closely in the central city (money belt), as in many tourist locations [[pickpockets|pickpocketing]] is a common occurrence. The bus station is the most dangerous place in the city. Keep on guard when boarding and disembarking your bus. Never carry your wallet in your pocket. Organized gangs of pickpockets operate in this area and they will focus on you if you are of non-East Asian descent. * Be careful of locals trying to sell "honey" at rest stops along the highway. They will have bags with honey smelling rocks and a part of a beehive and a knife with them and offer you a taste. According to a local it is not real honey and can be impure, made with wax, and unsafe to consume, and will make you sick. * Western tourists may be approached by people who will introduce themselves as teachers, et al., but turn out to be selling tea or artwork. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [[Yangshuo]] - About 1.5 hours by bus from Guilin is the friendly and picturesque town of Yangshuo. This used to be a popular backpackers town, but now is full of Chinese tourists. It sits in a beautiful karst landscape. The full-day boat trip along the Li River will finish in this town. Getting there by taxi or bus and is also an option. * [[Xingping]] - This town will probably become the next backpacker place, as Yangshuo becomes too commercial for backpacking types. It is a very peaceful, old town on the Li River's most beautiful landscape, halfway between Yangshuo and Guilin. * [[Longsheng]]- An area near Guilin with hills covered with terraced rice fields. There are many organised tours from Guilin, many of which will allow you to visit the nearby ethnic Zhuang minority villages. June and September are good times to visit when fields are flooded. * [[Chengyang]] - On the road towards Guizhou province, this mountainous minority village area is quieter and less touristy than Longsheng. Plenty of wonderful scenery with friendly locals, quaint bridges and drum towers. It is now accessible via a 30-minute high speed rail journey from Guilin to Sanjiang and then getting a minbus from there to Chengyang. * [[Vietnam]] - There is a sleeper overnight bus from Guilin to [[Hanoi]]. It costs ¥390 leaving in the evening every day and arriving Hanoi next day. Or catch the afternoon train to [[Nanning]] (2½ hr with high speed train), stay overnight in a cheap station hotel and get the early morning bus in Langdong bus station to Hanoi, arriving about 15:00 depending on traffic. {{geo|25.2667|110.2833}} {{isPartOf|North Guangxi}} {{usablecity}} q5b6x6oht6hcn2x5xfn80hk3pay1c9e 4492058 4492053 2022-07-29T03:05:25Z 218.190.249.171 /* Neighbouring towns and villages */ Added listing for Photography tour to the famous photography spots in Guilin and its neighborhood - abundant information wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Guilin Muhonglu Park.jpg}} [[Image:Diecaishan.jpg|thumb|350px|Looking down from Diecai Shan]] '''[http://www.visitguilin.org/ Guilin]''' (桂林; Guì​lín) and the surrounding region are among the most scenic areas in China and the most popular tourist destinations both for Chinese travellers and the international backpacker set. Guilin is the hub for trips to the surrounding area's karst terrain, limestone mountains eroded into fantastic shapes. Apart from its sheer visual beauty, karst terrain also provides many cliffs suitable for [[rock climbing]] and many caves. There are many scenic places within short traveling distance of Guilin. These include [[Longsheng]] with its famous Longji rice terraces; the Lijiang River, a scene of which is printed on the back of [[Xingping|¥20 bank notes]]; and [[Yangshuo]], a small county downstream from Guilin. This makes Guilin an excellent base for exploring the northern end of Guangxi Province. Guilin is a beautiful city. The town center is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with sheer sided karst mountains. Outside the city center, the buildings are less well kept. The main industry in the city is tourism so the city is much cleaner than other Chinese cities. Guilin is like most other medium size Chinese cities, other than that it has a large number of western-style hotels, tourists and is relatively free of air pollution. Many Chinese domestic tourists also flock to this area. What makes it special is its proximity to many picturesque limestone mountains and formations. ==Understand== [[File:Location of Guilin Prefecture within Guangxi (China).png|thumb|Location of Guilin in China]] Separated from the center of China and the Yangtze River basin by the Nan Mountains, Guangxi has always been distinct from the rest of China. The Han Chinese empire first expanded into Guangxi in the 3rd century BC. The Ling Canal was cut around the time, allowing small boats to transit from the Yangtze to the south flowing Xi River via the Xiang River. Trade grew along the canal and river routes. Guilin was founded as a trading post in the 1st century BC on the West bank of the Kuei River. During the Ming dynasty, a garrison was set up in Guilin and the surrounding area gradually civilised with the development of farmland. The city had a population of over two million at the time of the Second World War, but was utterly destroyed during the war. The population slowly recovered with post-war construction of several factories for the production of paper, chemicals and agricultural equipment. However, market forces have caused several of these industries to relocate out of Guilin. Guangxi and Guilin are home to 12 ethnic minorities besides the Han Chinese. Guangxi is an autonomous region for the Zhuang ethnic group, rather than a province. See [[List of Chinese provinces and regions]]. Various other minorities, such as the Dong, are also found in the area. Guilin is the third largest city in Guangxi, after [[Nanning]] and [[Liuzhou]]. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | alt={{IATA|KWL}} | url=http://www.airport-gl.com.cn/ | email= | address= | lat=25.218056 | long=110.039167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | wikidata=Q1197688 | content=There are daily flights from major mainland cities and from some other international cities in [[East Asia]] and [[South East Asia]]. [[Discount airlines in Asia#Air Asia|Air Asia]] provides flights to Guilin from [[Kuala Lumpur]] every alternate day. }} The airport bus into town is ¥20 but drops off just south of the city centre, after which a taxi should then be around ¥10 to most hotels. The bus only leaves when mostly full so there may be a wait as the bus fills up. A taxi direct from the airport to a city centre hotel is about ¥100. Back to the airport, a hotel may arrange the trip for ¥80. ===By train=== Guilin has three main train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin Station|wikidata=Q5965032}} (''Guilin Zhan'') is in the centre of town on Zhongshan Nanlu while {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin North Station|wikidata=Q11111544}} (''Guilin Bei Zhan'') is far away from downtown area whilst {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin West Station|wikidata=Q11111633}} (''Guilin Xi Zhan'') is even further from the city center! Most trains which terminate in Guilin go to Guilin North Station while trains which come through Guilin from elsewhere usually only go to Guilin Station and not Guilin North. There are trains from North (Beijing, Changsha, Wuhan, Shanghai, Xi'an), West (Kunming), South (Liuzhou, Nanning, Zhanjiang), and East (Guangzhou, Shenzhen). *'''From [[Beijing]]''' &mdash; From Beijing to Guilin or vice-versa, there are three trains on either direction. To Beijing, trains depart from Guilin (not Guilin Bei) at 12:59 (train from Zhanjiang), 15:06 (from Nanning) and 19:30. Journey time is between 22 hour and 30 hours, with the 15:06 train being the fastest. HSR train G529 departs Beijing at 07:46 taking 10½ hours. *'''From [[Hong Kong]]''' — high-speed trains from West Kowloon take three and a half hours *'''From [[Shenzhen]]''' &mdash; there's a bullet train going to Guilin from Shenzhen which will take you there in about three hours. There are only three trains from Shenzhen to Guilin daily and they are sold out quickly on public holidays. *'''From [[Guangzhou]]''' &mdash; Lots of trains in between Guangzhou and Guilin. *'''From [[Kunming]]''' &mdash; There are 3 D trains between Kunming and Guilin: D3942 (07:38/15:35), D3944 (11:02/18:42), D3946 (15:25/22:49). The fare of second class ticket is ¥373.5. The conventional train T382 departs Kunming at 21:15, and arrive in Guilin at 15:19 in the following day. The fare of hard sleeper class is ¥261.5. *'''From [[Xi'an]]''' — D trains began to run between Xian and Guilin in early 2018, which takes nearly 11 hours. The fare of second class ticket is ¥544.5. The conventional train K318 is still in operation, which departs Xi'an at 19:07, and arrives at 21:18+1, 26 hours later. The fare for hard sleeper class is ¥343 per ticket (hard seat ¥201). The train's final stop is Nanning. *'''From [[Nanning]]''' &mdash; There are many high speed trains (under 3 hours) and a few conventional trains (4-6 hours). It is very convenient to travel between the two cities. One way second-class ticket of high speed train costs ¥108. *'''From [[Chengdu]]''' &mdash; In January 2018, D trains were launched between Chengdu and Guilin. There are 8 departures a day. More will be added in the near future. The travel time via high speed rail varies from train to train, around 7 hours. The original train K652 is not in operation anymore. The fare of second class ticket is ¥315.5. Once you get out of the train station, you will be approached by cab drivers and other drivers. While their cab meters are trustworthy, they might use a few tricks to cheat you out of some yuan, for example, aggressively pushing tours or adding false charges to the tab. If you want to avoid the taxis, keep walking past the touts to the public bus stop. From Guilinbei (Guilin North), bus 100 goes through the city center to the central/south train station and beyond. From Guilinxi (Guilin West) you can take bus 22. Cost is ¥2. ===By car=== There are some expressways locally and within the province, however for any long-distance journey, it is a two-lane road. ===By bus=== *'''From [[Yangshuo]]''' &mdash; Minibuses (¥18) depart when full from the square in front of the Guilin railway station. Although the signs are written in Chinese, there are always conductors yelling out ''Yangshuo''. As the buses pick-up and let down passengers along the way, the journey time can take anything from one to one-half hours. Express buses (¥18) depart from the Guilin bus terminal off Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station (and on the same side of the road as the station). Buses depart about every 20min from 07:00. Buy tickets from the ticket office in the bus terminal. *'''From elsewhere''' &mdash; Buses link Guilin with a multitude of destinations, including [[Nanning]], [[Kunming]], [[Guangzhou]], [[Shenzhen]], [[Zhuhai]] and further afield. Buses depart from the Guilin bus terminal on Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station. ===By boat=== You can get to Guilin by cargo boat from [[Guangzhou]] via [[Wuzhou]], but there are no passenger boats to Guilin anymore, except the boats to and from [[Yangshuo]]. You can take a cargo boat if you want to at almost no cost from [[Wuzhou]] to [[Yangshuo]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|25.2793|110.2904|zoom=13}} Getting a local map from a tourist guide or shop for ¥5 is a good idea. This will show the location of most of the sights as well as details of bus routes. Buses are an ideal way to get around Guilin on a budget. Many city parks and river spots can be accessed easily by bus. All the buses starting with 5# are free. A useful one is bus 58 which runs from the train station (and bus station) to many of the attractions. Bus fare are capped at ¥2 per trip. Taxis are also inexpensive and easily hailed within the city. Usually hard to catch during peak hours (17:30-19:00). Another inexpensive way for a day-trip to scenic spots in the city area of Guilin is to get a driver for a whole or half day. As of March 2012 (off-season) a whole day is about ¥100, half is ¥50. Most hotels or hostels arrange this service, also telling the driver where you want to go if one is not capable of speaking Chinese. ==Talk== As anywhere in China, standard [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]] is almost universally spoken as it is the language used in education and governance. Nevertheless, the local variant of Mandarin has a non-standard pronunciation characteristic of most regions in southern China and also exhibits influence from [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]. Some of the native Zhuang people speak their own language, which is co-official with standard Mandarin in the region. English is not widely spoken but you can expect reasonable-to-excellent English from staff in most hotels and hostels (especially those popular among Westerners) and tourist shops. Elsewhere, English proficiency is none-to-limited, therefore it is recommended to have hotel staff write down your intended destination for taxis or to carry a bilingual map and phrasebook. ==See== ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Central Square | alt=桂林中心广场; Guì​lín Zhōng​xīn Guǎng​chǎng | url= | email= | address=22 Yiren Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区依仁路22号) | lat=25.2778 | long=110.2916 | directions=bus nos. 2, 10, 11, 91, 100, 205 and K99 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | content=51,400-m² large gathering place in the centre of town. Here you can watch a giant atlas on the ground and an artificial waterfall every evening at 20:30. }} * {{see | name=Jingjiang Princes' City | alt=靖江王城, 靖江王城 Jingjiang Princes' Palace | url=http://www.glwangcheng.com/en/ | email=glwangcheng@glshly.com | address=No. 1 Wangcheng (Princes' City), Xiufeng District (秀峰区王城1号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=May be approached from different directions; the closed bus stop to the main entrance is Lequn Intersection (乐群路口), which is served by bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 22, 89, 100, 203, 206, 301 and K99 | phone=+86 773 2851941 | tollfree= | hours=07:30-18:00 (March 1st to April 4th & October 8th to December 7th), 07:30-18:30 (May 1st to October 7th), 08:00-18:00 (December 8th to February 28th) | price=¥100 | wikidata=Q6202332 | lastedit=2017-02-22 | content=In the center of the city lies a small forbidden city, once home to the princes of the area. The palace buildings are now a museum. }} * {{see | name=Official Residence of Li Zongren | alt=李宗仁官邸 | url= | email= | address=4 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路4号) | lat=25.273949697680475 | long=110.28902644793904 | directions=near the Wenming Road bus stop, which is served by bus nos. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 and 208 | phone=+86 773 2831749 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Built in the 1940s to accommodate Li Zongren, a Guilin-born Kuomintang military leader who served as vice president of the Republic of China from 1948 to 1949 and acting president from 1949 to 1950. It is sometimes referred to informally as the 'Guilin Presidential Palace' (桂林总统府). The building is open to the public and has exhibitions about Li Zongren's life. }} *{{see | name=Sun and Moon Pagodas | alt=日月双塔 | url= | email= | address=10 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路10号) | lat=25.27415 | long=110.29021 | directions=near city center and close to Li Zongren's residence; take bus no. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 or 208 to the Wenming Road bus stop | phone=+86 773 2582888 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-22:00 | price=¥35 | wikipedia=Sun and Moon Pagodas | wikidata=Q104145587 | content=Although there is nothing much to see inside the pagodas, the view from the outside as well as the surrounding lake offers a good respite from the traffic and noise of Guilin's city center. The view is better at night than day. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Eighth Route Army Guilin Office Museum | alt=八路军桂林办事处纪念馆 | url=http://www.glbb.org.cn/ | email=glbaban@sina.com | address=14 Zhongshan North Road, Diecai District (叠彩区中山北路14号) | lat=25.28969031416026 | long=110.29487521196526 | directions=take bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 89, 100, 301 or K99 and get off at the Fengbei Road Intersection (凤北路口); you could also walk here from the Jingjiang Princes' Palace - the museum is less than 1 km north of the palace | phone=+86 773 2822818 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:50, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-13 | content=Has exhibitions about the Eighth Route Army's political and military activities in Guilin during the Second World War. The Eighth Route Army was a Communist-controlled army unit that was formed following the agreement between Communist and Kuomintang leaders to work together to fight the Japanese. The Eighth Route Army's office was located at this site from 1938 to 1941. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Art Museum | alt=桂林美术馆 | url=http://www.glmsg.org.cn/ | email= | address=173 Longchuanping Rd, Xiangshan District (象山区龙船坪173号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=take bus 33 and get off at the last stop | phone=+86 773 3903058 | tollfree= | hours=09:30-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | content= }} * {{see | name=Guilin Guanshitang Chicken-Blood Stone Museum | alt=桂林观石堂鸡血玉博物馆 | url=http://www.glgst.com/ | email=2191563644@qq.com | address=Opposite Reed Flute Cave Carpark, Xiufeng District (秀峰区芦笛岩景区停车场对面) | lat=25.306572342499948 | long=110.26829825318234 | directions=take bus 3, 213 or Sightseeing Bus 1 | phone=+86 773-2853666 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (summer), 08:00-16:30 (winter) | price=¥25 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Displays various sculptures and other items fashioned out of chicken-blood stone, a type of gemstone also known as chicken-blood jade. Visitors should be aware that there have been a lot of complaints about rude staff pressuring people to buy overpriced items in the museum shop. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Guilin Museum | alt=桂林博物馆 | url=http://www.guilinmuseum.org.cn/En/Home/Index | email= | address=West Pinggui Road, Lingui District (临桂区平桂西路; Pingguixi lù) | lat=25.283889 | long=110.274722 | directions=in Lingui New District, 16 km from Guilin Railway Station; bus 91 or 65 | phone=+86 773 2897308, +86 773 2898862 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata=Q11111552 | content=The museum's collection includes over 30,000 pieces of culture relics including 22 pieces of national first-class relics, 687 pieces of national second-class relics and 2592 national third-class relics. For foreigners, passports may be required to get free admission tickets. The Guilin Library and the Guilin Grand Theatre can be found in the same building complex. }} * {{see | name=Jade Culture Museum | alt=玉石文化博物馆 | url= | email= | address=3 Taohuajiang Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区桃花江路3号) | lat=25.2855743 | long=110.2644199 | directions=take bus 213 and get off at the tool factory (工具厂) bus stop | phone=+86 773 2891168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museum of Guihai Stele Forest | alt=桂海碑林博物馆 | url=http://www.ghbl.org.cn/ | email=mgsf116@126.com | address=1 Longyin Road, Qixing District (七星区龙隐路1号) | lat=25.273771 | long=110.301035 | directions=take bus no. 14, 30 or 204 and get off at Longyin Bridge, then enter Seven Star Park; the museum is just beyond the park's southwestern entrance | phone=+86 773 5814464 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=Entry fee is included in the ticket for Seven Star Park | lastedit=2021-04-24 | content=Maintains a collection of 213 stone steles dating from the Tang Dynasty to the early 20th century. }} * {{see | name=Ronghu Art Gallery | alt=榕湖美术馆 | url= | email=3228509664@qq.com | address=Level 5, Panhu Hotel, Ronghu Road North, Xiufeng District (秀峰区榕湖北路十六号榕湖饭店五号楼) | lat=25.27798 | long=110.28305 | directions=take bus no. 21, 22 or 205; get off at the Guilin Normal College Xinyi Campus (桂林师专信义校区) | phone=+86 773 2885333 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-21:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | lastedit=2018-10-01 | content= }} ===Parks in the city=== * {{listing | type=see | name=Black Hill Botanic Garden | alt=黑山植物园; Hēi​shān Zhí​wù​yuán | url= | email= | address=206号 West 1st Ring Rd (环城西一路206号; Huán​chéngxīyī​lù) | lat=25.2560207680 | long=110.2725379194 | directions=bus 1, 6, 10, 19, 201, 202 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | content=One of the oldest botanical gardens in China. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Flying Tigers Heritage Park | alt=美国飞虎队桂林遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=Xicheng Avenue, Lingui District (临桂区西城大道) | lat=25.216757930761936 | long=110.1563748175372 | directions=bus nos. 85 and 501 | phone=+86 773 5583810 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-12 | content=A memorial park dedicated to the Flying Tigers, the nickname given to the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), a group of American pilots who joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 and carried out missions against the Japanese during the Second World War. The park is at the site of the former Yangtang Airport, which is one of the airports where the Flying Tigers were based. There is a museum in the middle of the park and you can also visit a cave where the Flying Tigers command post was located. }} * {{see | name=Seven Star Park | alt=七星公园; Qī​xīnggōng​yuán | url= | email= | address=Qixing Rd | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=on the east side of the city and 15-20 minutes walk from the main pedestrian area in the centre of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥50 | content=A large park with a small zoo area on the east side farthest from the entrance with the main attraction being the giant pandas and the red pandas, additional fee to enter the zoo of ¥32, the staff host a small show with monkeys, bear, tigers and lion at scheduled hours. Additional ¥60 fee to enter Seven Star Cave inside the park. }} * {{see | name=West Hill Park | alt=西山公园 | url= | email= | address=2 km west of city centre | lat=25.2863 | long=110.2711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Park with a lake, temples and hundreds of Buddhist statues. In the park is also the Hidden Hill with a number of caves. Guilin Museum is also here, see separate listing. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongsen Bear and Tiger Mountain Village | alt=雄森熊虎山庄; Xióngsēn Xiónghǔ Shān​zhuāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2657645423 | long=110.1885267798 | directions=bus 4, 8 or 16 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=¥80 | content=300,000-m² area with tigers, bears, lions and other wild animals. Here you can witness research, breeding and entertainment. The place is a bit shabby and you will not see the animals in their natural environment, but you get close to the animals and can see them being much more active than in a zoo. }} * {{see | name=Zengpiyan National Archaeological Park | alt=甑皮岩国家考古遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=26 Zengpiyan Road, Xiangshan District (象山区甑皮岩路26号) | lat=25.21585083478803 | long=110.27897898686028 | directions=take bus no. 82 or 86 to the Wanfu Road (万福路) bus stop | phone=+86 773 3655181 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=¥15 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=A park centered around the Zengpiyan Cave neolithic site where thousands of stone tools, pottery pieces and other artefacts have been unearthed since the site was discovered in 1965. The cave can be visited and there is a museum displaying some of the artefacts. }} ===Landscape close to the city centre=== * {{see | name=Diecai Mountain | alt=叠彩山; Diécǎishān | url= | email= | address=Longzhu Rd (龙珠路; Lóngzhūlù | lat=25.29276 | long=110.29659 | directions=bus 2, 13 or 58 will take you there | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-17:30 | price=¥35 (Oct 2011) | content=A park built around several peaks, which are climbed using stone staircases. There is also a small aviary and butterfly museum with examples of pinned and mounted butterflies and moths in the park. }} * {{see | name=Fubo Hill | alt=伏波山; Fúbōshān | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28638 | long=110.29936 | directions=in the northeast of the city on the banks of the Li River | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥30 | content=Contains historical stone carvings from the Tang Dynasty and Buddhist inscriptions. The hill is an impressive sheer-sided rock. }} [[Image:ElephantTrunkHill.jpg|thumb|250px|Elephant Trunk Hill]] * {{see | name=Elephant Trunk Hill | alt=象鼻山; Xiàng​bí​shān | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd (滨江路; Bīn​jiānglù) | lat=25.26971 | long=110.29164 | directions=in Xiangshan Park (象山公园) on the banks of the Li River, within walking distance of the town center and near to bus routes 23 and 16 | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-22:00 | price=¥75 | content=Hill with a large natural arch cut into it. This resembles the trunk of an elephant dipping into the river. This scene is frequently used as a symbol of the city and so has developed some fame. There is a fun and cheaper alternative to get into the park, you can go all the way to the river on the street just at the right side of the west gate, you will find some people asking if you want a boat that they drop you in the park for half-price of the official ticket. It is pretty much impossible to get a good view of the natural arch without going on a boat tour as trees have been planted to prevent people from freeloading the view. }} * {{see | name=Peach Blossom River | alt=桃花江; Táo​huājiāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28210 | long=110.26195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a river going through the western parts of town. Beautiful and relaxing area. As the name indicates, here you can see the peach blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn. }} [[image:ReedFluteCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Reed Flute Cave]] * {{see | name=Reed Flute Cave | alt=芦笛岩; Lúdíyán | url= | email= | address=Ludi Rd (芦笛路; Lúdílù) | lat=25.31171 | long=110.26637 | directions=about 5 km west of Guilin, catch bus 3 or rent bikes and buy a map for a pleasant cycle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:30 | price=¥90 | content=This limestone cave with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations is worth a visit if you have not seen such caves before. An English-speaking guide will take you around the various artificially lit formations supposedly resembling lions, monkeys, old men, the skyline of Guilin, etc. There is also a brief laser/light/music show inside the cave. You may have to wait a while for a large enough group to accumulate. Avoid the hawkers by taking the elevated path on the side of the hill, rather than the tarmac road. }} * {{see | name=Solitary Beauty Peak | alt=独秀峰 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2848747 | long=110.2947085 | directions=take a taxi or bus 1 or 2 from the Guilin Railway Station, both buses drop passengers off at the western entrance of the peak area | phone=+86 773 280 3149 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=¥70 | content=Rises dramatically above the center of Guilin and offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. As with so many peaks and rocky upthrusts in and around Guilin, centuries of visits have led to the creation of a carved stairway leading to the summit. The pathway starts at Wang Cheng, the Ming Dynasty palace in the center of town, now home to the campus of Guangxi Normal University and also the site of nightly performances by local ethnic minorities. Only the city walls and some of the foundation of the original buildings are left, the buildings themselves are all recent. }} * {{see | name=Yaoshan Hill Park | alt=尧山; Yáoshān | url=http://www.glyaoshan.com/ | email= | address=Jingjiang Rd | lat=25.30134 | long=110.37717 | directions=several km east of the city center, bus 10 and 98 run nearby but still leave a lengthy walk | phone=+86 773 5864592 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | content=This is a large country park which encompasses the highest peak in the area. Foot paths run to the summit, however the chair lift provides an effortless way to attain the top and enjoy the scenery. There are extensive views of the surrounding area from the summit. There is a wheeled toboggan run down part of the mountain. To access this, dismount the chairlift at the station half way down the mountain. A taxi to and from the park will cost about ¥25 each way. If you plan to do this, alert the staff at the ground station so personnel at the midway station can help you get off. There is a Ming Dynasty Mausoleum nearby as well. The park is not listed on any of the tourist maps so you may get some looks on asking where it is. }} ===Parks and landscape outside the city centre=== [[Image:CrownCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Crown Cave]] *{{see | name=Crown Cave | alt=冠岩; Guānyán | url= | email= | address=45 minute by long distance bus, then take the monorail or visitor jeep (¥35) to the entrance of the cave | lat=25.05293 | long=110.45210 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥65 per person excluding transport to/from cave entrance | content=A 3-km section of the cave is open to tourists. At the entrance of the cave, take the elevator and venture 30-m deep into the cave. After looking at the various stalactite and stalagmite formations, you can also visit the waterfall (¥5) inside the cave. After that, take the monorail to admire the largest and most beautiful section of the cave. To exit the cave, you can either travel back to the entrance point, or take a boat that will travel from the cave to the banks of the Li River. }} * {{see | name=Fengyu Cave | alt=丰鱼岩 | url= | email= | address=National Highway 321, Longhuai Township, Lipu City (荔浦市龙怀乡321国道) | lat=24.395714 | long=110.343497 | directions=about 130 km south of the center of Guilin; get an express bus to Lipu (荔浦) from the Guilin South Bus Station, then catch the Lipu Tourist Bus (浦旅游专线公交车) from the Lipu Bus Terminal | phone=+86 773 6988990 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (May to October), 08:00-17:00 (November to April) | price=¥50 for adults, ¥25 for children between 120 and 150 cm, and free for children under 120 cm | wikidata=Q10877011 | content=Fengyu Cave has an entire length of 5.3 kilometers and a subterranean river of 3.3 kilometers. The underground river is inhabited by the Fengyu (blind red fish). As with most caves, there are lighting effects in the cave, as well as large stalactites and stalagmites. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gudong Scenic Area | alt=古东景区; Gǔdōng Jĭngqū | url=http://www.glgdst.com/ | email= | address=Daxu Old Town, Lingchuan County (灵川县大圩古镇) | lat=25.1120881393 | long=110.4602734180 | directions=close to Crown Cave, 25 km from Guilin, reachable by bus | phone=+86 773 6353088 | tollfree= | hours=08:30-17:00 | price=Tickets are ¥75 (or ¥55 if purchased online). Entry is free for children under 1.4 metres in height | content=Includes a waterfall with water coming from a springs. }} ===Nearby towns and villages=== Many of the towns around Guilin have an old district that is being slowly replaced by new buildings on the periphery. The old buildings have generally been left in place and remain in relatively good condition as of 2019, although a lack of visitors may mean a lack of incentive to maintain them long-term. These towns can be gorgeous to walk through, although most contain few attractions of note and only minimal tourist infrastructure. With all the other things to see around Guilin, these towns tend to see relatively few tourists and can offer a welcome change of pace. * {{see | name=Daxu Old Town | alt=大圩古镇 | url= | email= | address=23 km southeast of Guilin, 0.5 hours by bus | lat=25.1869 | long=110.4204 | directions=close to Crown Cave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-29 | content=Ancient town along the east bank of the Li River dating back more than 1,000 years, probably the nicest in the area. The town is beautifully located close to the Millstone Hill and the Snail Hill. The heart of town is the 2 km long Bluestone St with many well preserved buildings. The town has lots of attractions dating back hundreds of years including the Gauzu Temple, The Hanhuang Temple, the assembly halls, the Longevity Bridge and the Seven Stars Tombs. Take the local bus from the City Bus Terminal (close to the city Railway station). The entrance is on the backside of the Bus Terminal. Pay on the bus. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chucun | alt=褚村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2271 | long=109.9905 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A large old town perhaps 6km behind the airport, with signs directing visitors to several houses, a small bridge, a school, and an ancestral temple, among other places. When the town was invaded by the Japanese in the 1940s, the villagers hid in an enormous cave in the mountain behind the town, protecting its entrances with ground chilli peppers. The mountain can be climbed, but the cave is locked. Visitors can follow a 50-100m-long secret passage dug between a defensive wall on the mountainside and the town itself. Access this near the Azalea Well above the town. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongcun | alt=熊村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2386 | long=110.4585 | directions=6km northeast of Daxu. Take bus 105 or 107 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q14470719 | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A relatively large old town with small city gates at many of its entrances. Signs with English direct you to the major old streets }} ==Do== ===Guilin City=== [[image:LiRiver.jpg|thumb|250px|Li River]] * {{do | name=Li River Cruise | url=http://www.lirivercruises.com/ | email=bookings@lirivercruises.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 3-4 hr | price= from ¥600 + (4-Star Boat), ¥300 (3-Star Boat) includes lunch | content=The boats operate on a daily basis and reservations can be booked in advance or at any hotels in Guilin. Most tourists will go from Guilin to [[Yangshuo]] (a very picturesque smaller town downstream of Guilin). The river winds through some truly spectacular limestone formations and a slow boat trip there and back (with a stop in Yangshuo) will take a whole day. The cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo takes 3½-4 hours whilst the cruise from Guilin to Xingping takes approximately 3 hours. The 3-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Longtoushan Pier), a few 4-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Shuidongmen Pier) and the majority of 4-star boats to Xingping (as of 1 April 2018). Xingping is about 35 minutes away from Yangshuo. There are also 4-star cruises returning from Xingping to Zhujiang Pier in the afternoon, which take approximately 4½ hours. }} * {{do | name=Two Rivers and Four Lakes Cruise | alt= | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2831040, +86 773 2888805 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:30 every half hour | price=¥200 (¥180 off-season) | content=A boat tour around the four lakes and two rivers of Guilin city. At night, the scenery is spectacularly flood lit. At the mid point in the tour, there will be a demonstration of traditional cormorant fishing. It is the best activity at night. Tours last about 90 minutes. }} * {{do | name=Dreaming on Li River Show | alt=夢幻漓江秀; Mèng​huàn Lí​jiāng Xiù | url= | email= | address=95 Qixing Rd (七星路95号; Qī​xīnglù) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2851279 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20:00 | price=¥150 | content=A theatrical dance and music performance daily. The show tries to recreate the culture of the various ethnic groups around Guilin. }} * {{do | name=Mountain Bike Rental | alt= | url=https://www.guilincyclingtours.com/bike-rental | email= | address=40 Sanduo Road (三多路40号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 13635190031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00 - 18:00 | price= | content= A centrally located bike shop at city downtown with 24/27 speed mountain bikes for rent (¥45-100 a day). English speaking staff. Many one and multi-day cycling/hiking trips in and around Guilin. }} ===Neighbouring towns and villages=== * {{do | name=Wupai River Drifting | url=http://www.wph.cn | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 hours north of Guilin (in Ziyuan County) | phone=+86 773 4315888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=White water rafting down the scenic river. }} * {{do | name=Guilin Shangri-la park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=halfway along the road between Guilin and Yangshuo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Set in beautiful scenery, this ethnic theme park tries to introduce visitors to the wide range of local nationalities and their cultures. A short boat trip will take you around the butterfly lake. On the way, various performances are staged on the shore of the lake, demonstrating different aspects of the culture. The boat will drop you off at the 'village' where you can see displays of local crafts including weaving, embroidery, buffalo horn carving and calligraphy. These crafts are produced on site and you may watch them working. }} * {{do | name=Butterfly Cave | url=http://www.glhdq.com | email=silinj@glhdq.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 8811466, +86 773 8811498, +86 773 8811469, +86 773 8829978 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 881498, +86 773 8829978 | hours= | price= | content=A pair of sheer sided mountains surrounded by a butterfly themed park. One of the mountains has a cave running through the core of it. Inside this cave are many strange rock formations including stalagmites and stalactites. One particularly unusual formation is shaped like a butterfly, lending the hill its name. A rope bridge connects from the cave's exit over to the other mountain. At the side of the bridge, a waterfall cascades down the mountain side. The path takes you around the summit of the second peak and down to the gardens below. A dance performance greets each tour party here. The final stage is a walk inside a netted area in which a large variety of butterflies may be observed. }} *The '''[http://www.merry-land.com.cn/ Guilin Merryland World Resort]''', located about 1 hour drive north of Guilin offers two attractions: :*{{do | name=Golf Course | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 6229898 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 6229906 | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful golf course with 27 holes. A bit on the expensive side but well worth the money. }} :*{{do | name=Theme Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Guilin Karst Landscape And Ethnic Minority Discovery | alt=Longsheng and Yangshuo | url=https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guilin-tours/guilin-longji-yangshuo.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Discover the Chinese painting-like scene in Yangshuo by the waterway from Guilin. And getting to know the Zhuang minority. }} * {{do | name=Photography tour to the famous photography spots in Guilin and its neighborhood | alt=Downtown, Daxu old town, Xianggongshan, Xingping, Yangshuo, Longsheng | url=https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guilin-tours/guilin-photography-tour.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Photograph the great bend on the Li River from the top of a mountain, take a ferry across the river during the early morning hours to capture the magnificent scenery, capture an old fisherman and his ospreys, and take candid photos of minority people living near Longji rice terraces. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=The Chinese Language Institute | alt=中国语言研究所 | url=http://www.studyCLI.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A branch of Guangxi Normal University (GXNU) that expands upon GXNU's program to provide all students with 5-20 weekly hours of one-on-one lessons, options of home-stays and immersed housing with Chinese graduate students, weekly activities and monthly travel excursions, 24-hour emergency assistance, pre-arrival assistance, and visa and housing assistance. CLI offers classes ranging from a few days, to a few weeks, to a semester, to an academic year. CLI benefits from being operated by an international staff. }} * {{listing | name=Guangxi Normal University | alt=广西师范大学 | url=http://www.cice.gxnu.edu.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The finest university in Guilin, offering a wide-range of Chinese language and culture classes. }} * {{listing | name=Guilin University of Technology | alt=桂林理工大学 | url=http://www.gutcie.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 5895613 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 5895613 | hours= | price= | content=You may join regular or part-time Chinese Language and Cultural Courses provided by Guilin University of Technology which stands near the Seven-star park in the downtown area. }} ==Buy== There is a big underground bazaar running from the train station all the way to the bus station selling clothes, footwear, accessories, bags, and many more. The second underground market is located underneath the city center selling food, bags, mobile phones and other electronic devices. Remember to bargain if prices are not openly displayed. Branded luxury goods can be purchased from the departmental stores near Cross Street. Suncome has many branches throughout the city selling everyday necessities. There is also a street market set up along Zhongshan Lu at night selling typical tourist trinkets. ==Eat== [[File:Guilin mifan.jpg|thumb|Guilin rice noodles]] ===Local cuisine=== Guilin cuisine is influenced by Cantonese and Hunanese styles, but with more use of fish and spices and often prepared using stir-frying or steaming. Restaurants often assume westerners do not like spicy food and will make your food bland as hell if you do not insist otherwise. Even then there is a chance they will not believe you. Guilin has some distinct local '''ingredients''' used in a number of dishes. * '''Chilli Paste''' is a sauce used for local dishes and also sold to other parts of China and abroad. It is made from chilli, lobster, garlic and Sanhua Wine. * '''Fermented Beancurd''' has been made in Guilin for more than 300 years and is known to have a unique taste. * '''Fruits'''. Guilin is renowned for its fruit, especially shatian pomelo, arhat fruit and gingkgo As many other Chinese cities, Guilin has its own '''snacks'''. * '''Horse hoof cake''' (''Matigao'') is a local snack. It is a crumbly cake stuffed with red beans filling. * '''Rice with Mung Bean Paste''' is made from steamed rice filled with mung bean paste or other. Often eaten for breakfast. * '''Sweet tofu''' infused with a certain flower is another delicious breakfast item. Look for roadside vendors adding orange-coloured liquid to a steaming hot bag of tofu, which you then drink with a straw. * '''Water Chestnut Cake''' made from rice flour, brown sugar, water chestnut powder and sesame powder. A number of Guilin '''dishes''' are unique to the city or are especially wellknown here. * '''Daxu Clear Water Fish''' is a specialty from the ancient city of Daxu. The fish is cooked with salt and ginger. * '''Duck Wrapped in Lotus Leaf''' made from duck, dry lotus leaf, meat, bamboo shoots, ham, mushrooms, beans, shrimp and spices. * '''Fengli''' steamed, dried and fried rice paste with ham, celery, cauliflower or green garlic. * '''Nun Vegetarian Noodles''' this is a noodle soup boiled with soybean sprouts, mushrooms and bamboo shoots and served with . The soup is golden in color, sweet in taste, and has a mouth-watering smell. The noodles are first boiled and then put into bowls where the soup is added. It is served with Guilin Fermented Tofu, scrambled eggs, vegetarian ham, gluten flour and some spices. The fresh-cooked dish is very tasty, and the smell and color are pleasant as well. The Crescent Moon Building in Seven Star Park enjoys a great reputation for its Nun Noodles. * '''Old Duck Stewed with Gingko''' made from the famous Guilin gingko, duck and ham stewed in a steamer. * '''Rice Noodles''' (''Mifen'') is a local delicacy, also available as stir-fried (''Chaofen''). This is served everywhere, but try to avoid the joints near the train station. Traditionally the noodle and the topping is first eaten without soup, and once the topping has run out there is usually a pot of soup to add flavour to the rest of your noodles. There are also various pickles and condiments that you can add to your noodles. Servings are sold and priced in small, medium, and large. (一两；二两；三两) The small is more of snack, so start with the medium. There is a good spot in the street behind the Zhongshan Hotel. * '''Roasted Suckling Pig'''. The pig is fed with rice, roasted using special local methods, and then flavored with shallot, soy sauce and white sugar. * '''Snail''' made with sour peppers, shallot, ginger and sanhua wine. * '''Steamed Bake Meat with Water Chestnut''' made from peeled water chestnut, meat and spices. * '''Steamed Mung Bean and Meat Wrapped in Lotus Leaf'''. Home-style dish with streaky pork with skin, soy sauce, mung bean flour, lotus leaf, fermented tofu, and lots of spices. ===Restaurant streets=== Restaurants can be found throughout the city. There are various eateries near the train station selling cheap and simple but delicious local dishes. There are many restaurants around the main streets, Jiefang Road and along the river, but many of them are either overpriced chains and/or tourist traps and the food they serve is less than authentic. Do not be fooled by them being crowded, they are not worth the money. A better option may be to wander the side streets. There are a few clusters of restaurants worth exploring. * '''Binjiang Rd''' (滨江路美食街; Bīnjiānglù Měishíjiē) * '''Food City''' (just to the east of the bus station) * '''Guilinren Wangjiao Food Street''' (桂林人旺角美食街; Guìlínrén Wàngjiǎo) at Zhongshan Middle Rd (''bus 11,18, 100''). This street has lots of snack vendors. * '''Jiefang West Rd''' (解放西路美食街; Jiěfàngxīlù Měishíjiē) * '''Nanhuan Rd''' (南环路; Nánhuán​lù) connects Zhongshan Rd with Elephant Trunk Hill. The street has a number of budget and mid-range local restaurants. Many of the restaurants show living animal out in the street to illustrate what is on the menu. * '''Putuo Rd''' (普陀路美食街; Pǔ​tuólù Měishíjiē) * '''Yiren Rd''' (依仁路; Yīrénlù) runs east–west on the north side of Central Square. The street has eateries ranging from buffet-style caferias to trendy cafes. * '''Ximen Bridge Area''' (西门桥周围; Xī​ménqiáozhōu​wéi) has a large number of Muslim restaurants. * '''Zhishan Rd''' (雉山路美食街; Zhìshānlù Měishíjiē; opposite Food City) * '''Zhongshan Rd''' (中山路; Zhōngshānlù) ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Wada Bar @ Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=https://www.facebook.com/Wada-Hostel-in-Guilin-196335520421619/ | email= | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (Chinese Address: 环城西一路212号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 215 4888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place has a great vibe attracting many foreigner travellers from around the world. Spacious outdoor lounge provides a great atmosphere to hang out all day long. The night comes alive with music and happy hour drinks with premium cocktails at ¥20-30 each. Great Western/Chinese food options to choose from. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Hao Heng Shi Jia | url= | email= | address=2nd floor, 9 Middle Zhong Shan Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good steaks, western and Chinese food. Located on the main shopping street. Internet cafe just upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Islam Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=55 Xicheng Rd (西城路55号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2819737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Owned by the Islam Association of Guilin. Serves traditional halal food. }} * {{eat | name=Jufulin | url= | email= | address=10 Zhengyang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving standard Chinese dishes. Seating in and out: inside can be a bit crowded, but outside is nice. }} * {{eat | name=Rosemary Cafe | url= | email= | address=1 Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in the pedestrianized area near Jiefang Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good coffee and western food, sandwiches with wholemeal bread. Free Wifi. A few books for sale or exchange. Staff are polite and efficient, though perhaps slightly cool in their attitude. }} ===Splurge=== ==Drink== Liquan beer and osmanthus tea. ===Cafes=== * {{drink | name=UBC Cafe | alt=Shangdao Kafei | url= | email= | address=Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a Shanghai chain coffeehouse also serving Chinese and Western food. The coffee card appears reasonable, but sometimes you get the feeling they serve more or less the same regardless of what you order. Large place with a piano player. }} *{{drink | name=Kaya café & bar | url= | email= | address=Zhonghua Lu 6 | lat= | long= | directions=from the walking street, walk to Solitary Beauty Peak (North), at the gate, go right and first left again, 50 meters on your right side | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the few real bars in Guilin. Very laidback atmosphere. Located in a quiet street near the center. Offers chilled out music. They also have a branch in [[Yangshuo]]. }} * {{drink | name=West Bank Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=4/F, Binjiang Building, 18 Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2882259 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Decent coffee accompanied by jazz music and river view. }} ===Bars=== *{{drink | name=100 C | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near sheraton hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good bar with great music. }} *{{drink | name=Red Lips -- On the Road -- Usual Place -- Go In | url= | email= | address=Chuanshan South Rd | lat= | long= | directions=street to Chuanshan Park, at the corner of Lijiang Road, close to Li River Chuanshan Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four bars nearby, each nicely decorated and with relaxed atmosphere, some with Internet access, young audience, often English-speaking Chinese students. Also '''Sharon's Coffee''' for excellent Western food (e.g. steak, schnitzel, burgers and baguettes) close-by. }} *{{drink | name=Logo | alt=formerly Le Feitz | url= | email= | address=1-8 Chaoyang Rd, 540004 | lat= | long= | directions=100m from Guangxi Normal University north gate | phone=+86 13737734082 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00-03:00 | price= | content=Bar/club, often has a cover band playing and/or DJs very loud, but not a bad atmosphere if there's a good crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Lakeside Inn | alt= | url=http://www.guilin-hostel.com/ | email= | address=No1-1-2 Shan lake Building, Shan Lake North Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732806806 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-30 | content=Drinks and German beer, at the other side of the ShanHu Hotel building, right between the Central Square and the Sun and Moon Pagodas. English-speaking staff and visited mostly by tourists and expats. }} ==Sleep== Guilin is a tourism city. There are many hotels, more than 30 five-star hotels, 100 four-star hotels, and 200 three-star hotels. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Guilin Central Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinhostel.com | email=guilincentral@hotmail.com | address=3 Renmin Rd/人民路3号(Across from the Sheraton Hotel) | lat=25.273568 | long=110.298423 | directions=taxi from train station is ¥10. Be sure to have the address in Chinese written down for the driver. Free pickup is also readily available | phone=+86 773 2819936 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Spacious, clean rooms at ¥35 for 6 bed dorms with air conditioning. Private twin and double rooms at ¥120 for members, ¥140 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=Most well established hostel in the heart of the city center. Bright and fun atmosphere in the main lounge. All essential services are included: Free Wi-Fi, international calling and Skype, Western- style restaurant and fully licensed bar, tour packages(Bamboo raft to Yangshuo along the Li River and 1-day tours to the Longsheng Rice Terraces), bicycle rental, towel rental, heating, transportation services (ticket booking, airport pick-up & drop-off), common area, hot water, clean drinking water, laundry, storage room, and weekly events. Extremely well trained, competent and informative English speaking staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=http://www.wadahostel.com | email=guilinwada@hotmail.com | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (环城西一路 212号) directions= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2154888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms at ¥40/person. Private rooms at ¥140/room for members, ¥150 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=The most popular backpackers' youth hostel in Guilin, they are a member of the YHA China, HI, IYHF. Very knowledgeable English speaking staff. Amenities include free internet/Wi-Fi access, International calling/Skype, great tour packages to Yangshuo/Longsheng rice terraces, transportation booking for bus/train/air, western restaurant and licensed bar, heating, BBQ, lounge, laundry, pool table, TV/movie room, reading room, video game room with Nintendo Wii, board game room, drinking water station, karaoke, outdoor patio, storage room, bicycle and boat rental. Directly across from a botanical garden, mall, movie theatre, and amusement park. }} * {{sleep | name=Dozycat Hostel | alt= | url= | email=dozycat@yahoo.cn | address=No.13 North Liumashan Lane 桂林骝马山北巷13号 | lat= | long= | directions=A 5-10 minute gentle stroll into the centre of town | phone=+86-773-5657548, +86 773 2861086 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dormitory ¥40 but can be as low as ¥15, Twins and Doubles available | content=Nice hostel in a quiet area a 5-minute walk out of town. Cheap eats nearby and very clean rooms. Staff are extremely helpful. }} * {{sleep | name=Fu Yuan Hotel | url= | email= | address=Chuan Shan Lu 9 | lat=25.259523 | long=110.302874 | directions=from railway station or main bus station with bus #16 to Chuan Shan Qiao bus stop | phone=+86 773 5875826 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single bed ¥88, Twin bed ¥118, double prices during Chinese holidays | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Nice hotel with friendly staff and clean AC rooms. Rooms with PC & Internet access are available. Sharon's Coffee with Western food nearby. }} * {{sleep | name=Overseas Chinese Hostel | alt=花俏大沙 | url= | email= | address=13 Zhongshan Nanlu (中山南路13号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 3820290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A little inconveniently located, but clean and a good alternative to a full FYH. }} *{{sleep | name=Ming Cheng Hotel | alt=桂林名城大酒店 | url= | email= | address=No. 4 Zhengyang Road, Xiufeng District 正阳步行街四号 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2882008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥180+ | content=It offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have cable TV, refrigerator, telephone, and hair dryer. Some of its amenities include business facilities, free transportation, and a 24-hour front desk and security. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like Yulong River, Reed Flute Cave, and Seven Star Park. }} *'''Ming palace hostel''' (桂林王城青年旅馆) No.10-3, Donghua Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin. (桂林秀峰区东华路10号王城青年旅舍（中华小学旁，王府花园对面）) dorm rooms from ¥16-30, clean rooms, very helpful staff, free washing machine, very close to west gate into solitary beauty peak walled area, river, tourist area. Offers the usual tours. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Soluxe Qixia Hotel | url=http://sites.google.com/site/soluxeguilin/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=3 minutes walk to Li River, 5 minutes walk to Seven Star Park and approaching Liberation Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 366 rooms, with stylish decoration, neat and clean environment and free internet access. Free airport pick up service. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Bravo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinbravohotel.com/ | email= | address=14 Ronghu South Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2898888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Best rates on official website start at ¥622 | content=Offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have satellite TV with free in-house movies, mini-bar, refrigerator, and high-speed Internet access. Some of their restaurants are Lijiang Restaurant that serves local dishes, Restaurant with Guangdong and Sichuan cuisines, and Skylight Lobby Bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Osmansthus Flower Hotel | url= | email= | address=No. 10 Zhongshanbei RD, Guilin, Guangxi, China | lat= | long= | directions= in the downtown of the city, 5-min walk to the train and bus station. | phone=+86 - 773 215 3666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= A good 3-star hotel located in the downtown. ¥150 for a standard (double/single) room. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Eva Inn | url= | email= | address=66 Binjiang Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Sheraton | phone=+86-773-2830666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Looks out over Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill. It has 113 rooms and a gourmet restaurant with terrace dining. Ask for disccounts. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Link Hotel | url=http://guishanhotel.com/en-us/index.html | email= | address=No. 42 Chuanshan Road, Qixing District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-3199999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Standing on the banks of the Li River, the hotel places you in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. The four-star Guishan Hotel in Guilin, China is surrounded by Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Seven Star Cave. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are each equipped with cable television, free Internet access, a private bath, and hair dryer. }} *{{sleep | name=Shangri-La Guilin | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/cn/property/guilin/shangrila | email= | address=111 Huan Cheng Bei Er Lu Guilin, Guangxi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 269 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury hotel, a little ways away from the tourist core. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Lijiang Waterfall Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.waterfallguilin.com/en/index_main.html | email= | address=1 North Shanhu Rd | lat=25.27278 | long=110.29634 | directions=near the main shopping area | phone=+86 773 2822881,+86 773 2823050 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 2822891, +86 773 2825992 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q55758977 | content=The most ostentatious place to stay in Guilin, it features a man-made waterfall which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. There are 646 rooms, indoor swimming pool, VIP health club and saunas. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheraton Guilin Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/kwlsi-sheraton-guilin-hotel/ | email= | address= | lat=25.27662 | long=110.29472 | directions= | phone=+86 773 282 5588 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=Good location on the river, 2 minutes walk to main pedestrian area, 3 minutes to the Sun and Moon pagodas and 5 minutes to Elephant Trunk Hill park. Popular with westerners and probably the best western breakfast buffet you'll find in Guilin. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel of Modern Art | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yuzi Paradise, DaBu Town, Yanshan district | lat= | long= | directions=Approx 30 minutes drive from the city center | phone=+86 773 3867888 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 3867999 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This hotel is set inside '''[http://www.yuzile.com/ Yuzi Paradise]''', a park full of stunning modern art in a remote rural location. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Merryland World Resort | url=http://www.merry-land.com.cn/en/index.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about a 1-hour drive north of Guilin | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The resort offers two types of accommodation: 5-Star Hotel, or Forrest Village. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Inn | alt=桂林驿·皇家别院 | url= | email=guilininn@qq.com | address=No.117 West Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732586888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2016-05-27 | content in Guilin central park -- the botanical garden, Guilin Yi Royal Palace (Guilinyi) is a garden landscape view hotel covering an area of 120,000 m². This hotel is well provided with pleasant environment no matter inside or outside it. Moreover, it is close to 101 pleasure ground and TOO Commercial Plaza, the biggest recreational and commercial district in Guilin, about 5-minute drive from the railway station and the bus station as well as 30 minutes from Liangjiang International Airport. It is pretty convenient for dining, shopping, sightseeing and traffic. }} ==Stay safe== Guilin is quite safe by Chinese and international standards, but: * The number of Westerners has engendered resentment by many of the club staff -- and they are often aggressive and even violent. In 2015, an Irish tourist was stabbed at Muse Night Club in downtown Guilin by a group of bouncers who beat him behind the club. He survived, but the group attack, stabbing, and police inaction show the vulnerability of the foreign traveler in overly-touristy areas. * Watch your valuables very closely in the central city (money belt), as in many tourist locations [[pickpockets|pickpocketing]] is a common occurrence. The bus station is the most dangerous place in the city. Keep on guard when boarding and disembarking your bus. Never carry your wallet in your pocket. Organized gangs of pickpockets operate in this area and they will focus on you if you are of non-East Asian descent. * Be careful of locals trying to sell "honey" at rest stops along the highway. They will have bags with honey smelling rocks and a part of a beehive and a knife with them and offer you a taste. According to a local it is not real honey and can be impure, made with wax, and unsafe to consume, and will make you sick. * Western tourists may be approached by people who will introduce themselves as teachers, et al., but turn out to be selling tea or artwork. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [[Yangshuo]] - About 1.5 hours by bus from Guilin is the friendly and picturesque town of Yangshuo. This used to be a popular backpackers town, but now is full of Chinese tourists. It sits in a beautiful karst landscape. The full-day boat trip along the Li River will finish in this town. Getting there by taxi or bus and is also an option. * [[Xingping]] - This town will probably become the next backpacker place, as Yangshuo becomes too commercial for backpacking types. It is a very peaceful, old town on the Li River's most beautiful landscape, halfway between Yangshuo and Guilin. * [[Longsheng]]- An area near Guilin with hills covered with terraced rice fields. There are many organised tours from Guilin, many of which will allow you to visit the nearby ethnic Zhuang minority villages. June and September are good times to visit when fields are flooded. * [[Chengyang]] - On the road towards Guizhou province, this mountainous minority village area is quieter and less touristy than Longsheng. Plenty of wonderful scenery with friendly locals, quaint bridges and drum towers. It is now accessible via a 30-minute high speed rail journey from Guilin to Sanjiang and then getting a minbus from there to Chengyang. * [[Vietnam]] - There is a sleeper overnight bus from Guilin to [[Hanoi]]. It costs ¥390 leaving in the evening every day and arriving Hanoi next day. Or catch the afternoon train to [[Nanning]] (2½ hr with high speed train), stay overnight in a cheap station hotel and get the early morning bus in Langdong bus station to Hanoi, arriving about 15:00 depending on traffic. {{geo|25.2667|110.2833}} {{isPartOf|North Guangxi}} {{usablecity}} t821ydcfwmapv9qmjnlpcvv0q909vr6 4492075 4492058 2022-07-29T03:42:19Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Reverted per [[don't tout]], [[tour]], etc. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Guilin Muhonglu Park.jpg}} [[Image:Diecaishan.jpg|thumb|350px|Looking down from Diecai Shan]] '''[http://www.visitguilin.org/ Guilin]''' (桂林; Guì​lín) and the surrounding region are among the most scenic areas in China and the most popular tourist destinations both for Chinese travellers and the international backpacker set. Guilin is the hub for trips to the surrounding area's karst terrain, limestone mountains eroded into fantastic shapes. Apart from its sheer visual beauty, karst terrain also provides many cliffs suitable for [[rock climbing]] and many caves. There are many scenic places within short traveling distance of Guilin. These include [[Longsheng]] with its famous Longji rice terraces; the Lijiang River, a scene of which is printed on the back of [[Xingping|¥20 bank notes]]; and [[Yangshuo]], a small county downstream from Guilin. This makes Guilin an excellent base for exploring the northern end of Guangxi Province. Guilin is a beautiful city. The town center is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with sheer sided karst mountains. Outside the city center, the buildings are less well kept. The main industry in the city is tourism so the city is much cleaner than other Chinese cities. Guilin is like most other medium size Chinese cities, other than that it has a large number of western-style hotels, tourists and is relatively free of air pollution. Many Chinese domestic tourists also flock to this area. What makes it special is its proximity to many picturesque limestone mountains and formations. ==Understand== [[File:Location of Guilin Prefecture within Guangxi (China).png|thumb|Location of Guilin in China]] Separated from the center of China and the Yangtze River basin by the Nan Mountains, Guangxi has always been distinct from the rest of China. The Han Chinese empire first expanded into Guangxi in the 3rd century BC. The Ling Canal was cut around the time, allowing small boats to transit from the Yangtze to the south flowing Xi River via the Xiang River. Trade grew along the canal and river routes. Guilin was founded as a trading post in the 1st century BC on the West bank of the Kuei River. During the Ming dynasty, a garrison was set up in Guilin and the surrounding area gradually civilised with the development of farmland. The city had a population of over two million at the time of the Second World War, but was utterly destroyed during the war. The population slowly recovered with post-war construction of several factories for the production of paper, chemicals and agricultural equipment. However, market forces have caused several of these industries to relocate out of Guilin. Guangxi and Guilin are home to 12 ethnic minorities besides the Han Chinese. Guangxi is an autonomous region for the Zhuang ethnic group, rather than a province. See [[List of Chinese provinces and regions]]. Various other minorities, such as the Dong, are also found in the area. Guilin is the third largest city in Guangxi, after [[Nanning]] and [[Liuzhou]]. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | alt={{IATA|KWL}} | url=http://www.airport-gl.com.cn/ | email= | address= | lat=25.218056 | long=110.039167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | wikidata=Q1197688 | content=There are daily flights from major mainland cities and from some other international cities in [[East Asia]] and [[South East Asia]]. [[Discount airlines in Asia#Air Asia|Air Asia]] provides flights to Guilin from [[Kuala Lumpur]] every alternate day. }} The airport bus into town is ¥20 but drops off just south of the city centre, after which a taxi should then be around ¥10 to most hotels. The bus only leaves when mostly full so there may be a wait as the bus fills up. A taxi direct from the airport to a city centre hotel is about ¥100. Back to the airport, a hotel may arrange the trip for ¥80. ===By train=== Guilin has three main train stations. {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin Station|wikidata=Q5965032}} (''Guilin Zhan'') is in the centre of town on Zhongshan Nanlu while {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin North Station|wikidata=Q11111544}} (''Guilin Bei Zhan'') is far away from downtown area whilst {{marker|type=go|name=Guilin West Station|wikidata=Q11111633}} (''Guilin Xi Zhan'') is even further from the city center! Most trains which terminate in Guilin go to Guilin North Station while trains which come through Guilin from elsewhere usually only go to Guilin Station and not Guilin North. There are trains from North (Beijing, Changsha, Wuhan, Shanghai, Xi'an), West (Kunming), South (Liuzhou, Nanning, Zhanjiang), and East (Guangzhou, Shenzhen). *'''From [[Beijing]]''' &mdash; From Beijing to Guilin or vice-versa, there are three trains on either direction. To Beijing, trains depart from Guilin (not Guilin Bei) at 12:59 (train from Zhanjiang), 15:06 (from Nanning) and 19:30. Journey time is between 22 hour and 30 hours, with the 15:06 train being the fastest. HSR train G529 departs Beijing at 07:46 taking 10½ hours. *'''From [[Hong Kong]]''' — high-speed trains from West Kowloon take three and a half hours *'''From [[Shenzhen]]''' &mdash; there's a bullet train going to Guilin from Shenzhen which will take you there in about three hours. There are only three trains from Shenzhen to Guilin daily and they are sold out quickly on public holidays. *'''From [[Guangzhou]]''' &mdash; Lots of trains in between Guangzhou and Guilin. *'''From [[Kunming]]''' &mdash; There are 3 D trains between Kunming and Guilin: D3942 (07:38/15:35), D3944 (11:02/18:42), D3946 (15:25/22:49). The fare of second class ticket is ¥373.5. The conventional train T382 departs Kunming at 21:15, and arrive in Guilin at 15:19 in the following day. The fare of hard sleeper class is ¥261.5. *'''From [[Xi'an]]''' — D trains began to run between Xian and Guilin in early 2018, which takes nearly 11 hours. The fare of second class ticket is ¥544.5. The conventional train K318 is still in operation, which departs Xi'an at 19:07, and arrives at 21:18+1, 26 hours later. The fare for hard sleeper class is ¥343 per ticket (hard seat ¥201). The train's final stop is Nanning. *'''From [[Nanning]]''' &mdash; There are many high speed trains (under 3 hours) and a few conventional trains (4-6 hours). It is very convenient to travel between the two cities. One way second-class ticket of high speed train costs ¥108. *'''From [[Chengdu]]''' &mdash; In January 2018, D trains were launched between Chengdu and Guilin. There are 8 departures a day. More will be added in the near future. The travel time via high speed rail varies from train to train, around 7 hours. The original train K652 is not in operation anymore. The fare of second class ticket is ¥315.5. Once you get out of the train station, you will be approached by cab drivers and other drivers. While their cab meters are trustworthy, they might use a few tricks to cheat you out of some yuan, for example, aggressively pushing tours or adding false charges to the tab. If you want to avoid the taxis, keep walking past the touts to the public bus stop. From Guilinbei (Guilin North), bus 100 goes through the city center to the central/south train station and beyond. From Guilinxi (Guilin West) you can take bus 22. Cost is ¥2. ===By car=== There are some expressways locally and within the province, however for any long-distance journey, it is a two-lane road. ===By bus=== *'''From [[Yangshuo]]''' &mdash; Minibuses (¥18) depart when full from the square in front of the Guilin railway station. Although the signs are written in Chinese, there are always conductors yelling out ''Yangshuo''. As the buses pick-up and let down passengers along the way, the journey time can take anything from one to one-half hours. Express buses (¥18) depart from the Guilin bus terminal off Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station (and on the same side of the road as the station). Buses depart about every 20min from 07:00. Buy tickets from the ticket office in the bus terminal. *'''From elsewhere''' &mdash; Buses link Guilin with a multitude of destinations, including [[Nanning]], [[Kunming]], [[Guangzhou]], [[Shenzhen]], [[Zhuhai]] and further afield. Buses depart from the Guilin bus terminal on Zhongshan Nanlu, several hundred metres north of the railway station. ===By boat=== You can get to Guilin by cargo boat from [[Guangzhou]] via [[Wuzhou]], but there are no passenger boats to Guilin anymore, except the boats to and from [[Yangshuo]]. You can take a cargo boat if you want to at almost no cost from [[Wuzhou]] to [[Yangshuo]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|25.2793|110.2904|zoom=13}} Getting a local map from a tourist guide or shop for ¥5 is a good idea. This will show the location of most of the sights as well as details of bus routes. Buses are an ideal way to get around Guilin on a budget. Many city parks and river spots can be accessed easily by bus. All the buses starting with 5# are free. A useful one is bus 58 which runs from the train station (and bus station) to many of the attractions. Bus fare are capped at ¥2 per trip. Taxis are also inexpensive and easily hailed within the city. Usually hard to catch during peak hours (17:30-19:00). Another inexpensive way for a day-trip to scenic spots in the city area of Guilin is to get a driver for a whole or half day. As of March 2012 (off-season) a whole day is about ¥100, half is ¥50. Most hotels or hostels arrange this service, also telling the driver where you want to go if one is not capable of speaking Chinese. ==Talk== As anywhere in China, standard [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]] is almost universally spoken as it is the language used in education and governance. Nevertheless, the local variant of Mandarin has a non-standard pronunciation characteristic of most regions in southern China and also exhibits influence from [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]. Some of the native Zhuang people speak their own language, which is co-official with standard Mandarin in the region. English is not widely spoken but you can expect reasonable-to-excellent English from staff in most hotels and hostels (especially those popular among Westerners) and tourist shops. Elsewhere, English proficiency is none-to-limited, therefore it is recommended to have hotel staff write down your intended destination for taxis or to carry a bilingual map and phrasebook. ==See== ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Central Square | alt=桂林中心广场; Guì​lín Zhōng​xīn Guǎng​chǎng | url= | email= | address=22 Yiren Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区依仁路22号) | lat=25.2778 | long=110.2916 | directions=bus nos. 2, 10, 11, 91, 100, 205 and K99 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | content=51,400-m² large gathering place in the centre of town. Here you can watch a giant atlas on the ground and an artificial waterfall every evening at 20:30. }} * {{see | name=Jingjiang Princes' City | alt=靖江王城, 靖江王城 Jingjiang Princes' Palace | url=http://www.glwangcheng.com/en/ | email=glwangcheng@glshly.com | address=No. 1 Wangcheng (Princes' City), Xiufeng District (秀峰区王城1号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=May be approached from different directions; the closed bus stop to the main entrance is Lequn Intersection (乐群路口), which is served by bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 22, 89, 100, 203, 206, 301 and K99 | phone=+86 773 2851941 | tollfree= | hours=07:30-18:00 (March 1st to April 4th & October 8th to December 7th), 07:30-18:30 (May 1st to October 7th), 08:00-18:00 (December 8th to February 28th) | price=¥100 | wikidata=Q6202332 | lastedit=2017-02-22 | content=In the center of the city lies a small forbidden city, once home to the princes of the area. The palace buildings are now a museum. }} * {{see | name=Official Residence of Li Zongren | alt=李宗仁官邸 | url= | email= | address=4 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路4号) | lat=25.273949697680475 | long=110.28902644793904 | directions=near the Wenming Road bus stop, which is served by bus nos. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 and 208 | phone=+86 773 2831749 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=Built in the 1940s to accommodate Li Zongren, a Guilin-born Kuomintang military leader who served as vice president of the Republic of China from 1948 to 1949 and acting president from 1949 to 1950. It is sometimes referred to informally as the 'Guilin Presidential Palace' (桂林总统府). The building is open to the public and has exhibitions about Li Zongren's life. }} *{{see | name=Sun and Moon Pagodas | alt=日月双塔 | url= | email= | address=10 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District (象山区文明路10号) | lat=25.27415 | long=110.29021 | directions=near city center and close to Li Zongren's residence; take bus no. 2, 5, 16, 23, 88 or 208 to the Wenming Road bus stop | phone=+86 773 2582888 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-22:00 | price=¥35 | wikipedia=Sun and Moon Pagodas | wikidata=Q104145587 | content=Although there is nothing much to see inside the pagodas, the view from the outside as well as the surrounding lake offers a good respite from the traffic and noise of Guilin's city center. The view is better at night than day. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Eighth Route Army Guilin Office Museum | alt=八路军桂林办事处纪念馆 | url=http://www.glbb.org.cn/ | email=glbaban@sina.com | address=14 Zhongshan North Road, Diecai District (叠彩区中山北路14号) | lat=25.28969031416026 | long=110.29487521196526 | directions=take bus nos. 1, 2, 18, 89, 100, 301 or K99 and get off at the Fengbei Road Intersection (凤北路口); you could also walk here from the Jingjiang Princes' Palace - the museum is less than 1 km north of the palace | phone=+86 773 2822818 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:50, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-13 | content=Has exhibitions about the Eighth Route Army's political and military activities in Guilin during the Second World War. The Eighth Route Army was a Communist-controlled army unit that was formed following the agreement between Communist and Kuomintang leaders to work together to fight the Japanese. The Eighth Route Army's office was located at this site from 1938 to 1941. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Art Museum | alt=桂林美术馆 | url=http://www.glmsg.org.cn/ | email= | address=173 Longchuanping Rd, Xiangshan District (象山区龙船坪173号) | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=take bus 33 and get off at the last stop | phone=+86 773 3903058 | tollfree= | hours=09:30-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | content= }} * {{see | name=Guilin Guanshitang Chicken-Blood Stone Museum | alt=桂林观石堂鸡血玉博物馆 | url=http://www.glgst.com/ | email=2191563644@qq.com | address=Opposite Reed Flute Cave Carpark, Xiufeng District (秀峰区芦笛岩景区停车场对面) | lat=25.306572342499948 | long=110.26829825318234 | directions=take bus 3, 213 or Sightseeing Bus 1 | phone=+86 773-2853666 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (summer), 08:00-16:30 (winter) | price=¥25 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Displays various sculptures and other items fashioned out of chicken-blood stone, a type of gemstone also known as chicken-blood jade. Visitors should be aware that there have been a lot of complaints about rude staff pressuring people to buy overpriced items in the museum shop. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Guilin Museum | alt=桂林博物馆 | url=http://www.guilinmuseum.org.cn/En/Home/Index | email= | address=West Pinggui Road, Lingui District (临桂区平桂西路; Pingguixi lù) | lat=25.283889 | long=110.274722 | directions=in Lingui New District, 16 km from Guilin Railway Station; bus 91 or 65 | phone=+86 773 2897308, +86 773 2898862 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata=Q11111552 | content=The museum's collection includes over 30,000 pieces of culture relics including 22 pieces of national first-class relics, 687 pieces of national second-class relics and 2592 national third-class relics. For foreigners, passports may be required to get free admission tickets. The Guilin Library and the Guilin Grand Theatre can be found in the same building complex. }} * {{see | name=Jade Culture Museum | alt=玉石文化博物馆 | url= | email= | address=3 Taohuajiang Road, Xiufeng District (秀峰区桃花江路3号) | lat=25.2855743 | long=110.2644199 | directions=take bus 213 and get off at the tool factory (工具厂) bus stop | phone=+86 773 2891168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Museum of Guihai Stele Forest | alt=桂海碑林博物馆 | url=http://www.ghbl.org.cn/ | email=mgsf116@126.com | address=1 Longyin Road, Qixing District (七星区龙隐路1号) | lat=25.273771 | long=110.301035 | directions=take bus no. 14, 30 or 204 and get off at Longyin Bridge, then enter Seven Star Park; the museum is just beyond the park's southwestern entrance | phone=+86 773 5814464 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=Entry fee is included in the ticket for Seven Star Park | lastedit=2021-04-24 | content=Maintains a collection of 213 stone steles dating from the Tang Dynasty to the early 20th century. }} * {{see | name=Ronghu Art Gallery | alt=榕湖美术馆 | url= | email=3228509664@qq.com | address=Level 5, Panhu Hotel, Ronghu Road North, Xiufeng District (秀峰区榕湖北路十六号榕湖饭店五号楼) | lat=25.27798 | long=110.28305 | directions=take bus no. 21, 22 or 205; get off at the Guilin Normal College Xinyi Campus (桂林师专信义校区) | phone=+86 773 2885333 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-21:30, closed on Mondays | price=Free | lastedit=2018-10-01 | content= }} ===Parks in the city=== * {{listing | type=see | name=Black Hill Botanic Garden | alt=黑山植物园; Hēi​shān Zhí​wù​yuán | url= | email= | address=206号 West 1st Ring Rd (环城西一路206号; Huán​chéngxīyī​lù) | lat=25.2560207680 | long=110.2725379194 | directions=bus 1, 6, 10, 19, 201, 202 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | content=One of the oldest botanical gardens in China. }} * {{see | name=Guilin Flying Tigers Heritage Park | alt=美国飞虎队桂林遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=Xicheng Avenue, Lingui District (临桂区西城大道) | lat=25.216757930761936 | long=110.1563748175372 | directions=bus nos. 85 and 501 | phone=+86 773 5583810 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-12 | content=A memorial park dedicated to the Flying Tigers, the nickname given to the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), a group of American pilots who joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 and carried out missions against the Japanese during the Second World War. The park is at the site of the former Yangtang Airport, which is one of the airports where the Flying Tigers were based. There is a museum in the middle of the park and you can also visit a cave where the Flying Tigers command post was located. }} * {{see | name=Seven Star Park | alt=七星公园; Qī​xīnggōng​yuán | url= | email= | address=Qixing Rd | lat=25.2845 | long=110.2946 | directions=on the east side of the city and 15-20 minutes walk from the main pedestrian area in the centre of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥50 | content=A large park with a small zoo area on the east side farthest from the entrance with the main attraction being the giant pandas and the red pandas, additional fee to enter the zoo of ¥32, the staff host a small show with monkeys, bear, tigers and lion at scheduled hours. Additional ¥60 fee to enter Seven Star Cave inside the park. }} * {{see | name=West Hill Park | alt=西山公园 | url= | email= | address=2 km west of city centre | lat=25.2863 | long=110.2711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Park with a lake, temples and hundreds of Buddhist statues. In the park is also the Hidden Hill with a number of caves. Guilin Museum is also here, see separate listing. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongsen Bear and Tiger Mountain Village | alt=雄森熊虎山庄; Xióngsēn Xiónghǔ Shān​zhuāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2657645423 | long=110.1885267798 | directions=bus 4, 8 or 16 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=¥80 | content=300,000-m² area with tigers, bears, lions and other wild animals. Here you can witness research, breeding and entertainment. The place is a bit shabby and you will not see the animals in their natural environment, but you get close to the animals and can see them being much more active than in a zoo. }} * {{see | name=Zengpiyan National Archaeological Park | alt=甑皮岩国家考古遗址公园 | url= | email= | address=26 Zengpiyan Road, Xiangshan District (象山区甑皮岩路26号) | lat=25.21585083478803 | long=110.27897898686028 | directions=take bus no. 82 or 86 to the Wanfu Road (万福路) bus stop | phone=+86 773 3655181 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=¥15 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-11 | content=A park centered around the Zengpiyan Cave neolithic site where thousands of stone tools, pottery pieces and other artefacts have been unearthed since the site was discovered in 1965. The cave can be visited and there is a museum displaying some of the artefacts. }} ===Landscape close to the city centre=== * {{see | name=Diecai Mountain | alt=叠彩山; Diécǎishān | url= | email= | address=Longzhu Rd (龙珠路; Lóngzhūlù | lat=25.29276 | long=110.29659 | directions=bus 2, 13 or 58 will take you there | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-17:30 | price=¥35 (Oct 2011) | content=A park built around several peaks, which are climbed using stone staircases. There is also a small aviary and butterfly museum with examples of pinned and mounted butterflies and moths in the park. }} * {{see | name=Fubo Hill | alt=伏波山; Fúbōshān | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28638 | long=110.29936 | directions=in the northeast of the city on the banks of the Li River | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥30 | content=Contains historical stone carvings from the Tang Dynasty and Buddhist inscriptions. The hill is an impressive sheer-sided rock. }} [[Image:ElephantTrunkHill.jpg|thumb|250px|Elephant Trunk Hill]] * {{see | name=Elephant Trunk Hill | alt=象鼻山; Xiàng​bí​shān | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd (滨江路; Bīn​jiānglù) | lat=25.26971 | long=110.29164 | directions=in Xiangshan Park (象山公园) on the banks of the Li River, within walking distance of the town center and near to bus routes 23 and 16 | phone=+86 773 2803000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-22:00 | price=¥75 | content=Hill with a large natural arch cut into it. This resembles the trunk of an elephant dipping into the river. This scene is frequently used as a symbol of the city and so has developed some fame. There is a fun and cheaper alternative to get into the park, you can go all the way to the river on the street just at the right side of the west gate, you will find some people asking if you want a boat that they drop you in the park for half-price of the official ticket. It is pretty much impossible to get a good view of the natural arch without going on a boat tour as trees have been planted to prevent people from freeloading the view. }} * {{see | name=Peach Blossom River | alt=桃花江; Táo​huājiāng | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.28210 | long=110.26195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a river going through the western parts of town. Beautiful and relaxing area. As the name indicates, here you can see the peach blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn. }} [[image:ReedFluteCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Reed Flute Cave]] * {{see | name=Reed Flute Cave | alt=芦笛岩; Lúdíyán | url= | email= | address=Ludi Rd (芦笛路; Lúdílù) | lat=25.31171 | long=110.26637 | directions=about 5 km west of Guilin, catch bus 3 or rent bikes and buy a map for a pleasant cycle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:30 | price=¥90 | content=This limestone cave with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations is worth a visit if you have not seen such caves before. An English-speaking guide will take you around the various artificially lit formations supposedly resembling lions, monkeys, old men, the skyline of Guilin, etc. There is also a brief laser/light/music show inside the cave. You may have to wait a while for a large enough group to accumulate. Avoid the hawkers by taking the elevated path on the side of the hill, rather than the tarmac road. }} * {{see | name=Solitary Beauty Peak | alt=独秀峰 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2848747 | long=110.2947085 | directions=take a taxi or bus 1 or 2 from the Guilin Railway Station, both buses drop passengers off at the western entrance of the peak area | phone=+86 773 280 3149 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=¥70 | content=Rises dramatically above the center of Guilin and offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. As with so many peaks and rocky upthrusts in and around Guilin, centuries of visits have led to the creation of a carved stairway leading to the summit. The pathway starts at Wang Cheng, the Ming Dynasty palace in the center of town, now home to the campus of Guangxi Normal University and also the site of nightly performances by local ethnic minorities. Only the city walls and some of the foundation of the original buildings are left, the buildings themselves are all recent. }} * {{see | name=Yaoshan Hill Park | alt=尧山; Yáoshān | url=http://www.glyaoshan.com/ | email= | address=Jingjiang Rd | lat=25.30134 | long=110.37717 | directions=several km east of the city center, bus 10 and 98 run nearby but still leave a lengthy walk | phone=+86 773 5864592 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | content=This is a large country park which encompasses the highest peak in the area. Foot paths run to the summit, however the chair lift provides an effortless way to attain the top and enjoy the scenery. There are extensive views of the surrounding area from the summit. There is a wheeled toboggan run down part of the mountain. To access this, dismount the chairlift at the station half way down the mountain. A taxi to and from the park will cost about ¥25 each way. If you plan to do this, alert the staff at the ground station so personnel at the midway station can help you get off. There is a Ming Dynasty Mausoleum nearby as well. The park is not listed on any of the tourist maps so you may get some looks on asking where it is. }} ===Parks and landscape outside the city centre=== [[Image:CrownCave.jpg|thumb|250px|Crown Cave]] *{{see | name=Crown Cave | alt=冠岩; Guānyán | url= | email= | address=45 minute by long distance bus, then take the monorail or visitor jeep (¥35) to the entrance of the cave | lat=25.05293 | long=110.45210 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥65 per person excluding transport to/from cave entrance | content=A 3-km section of the cave is open to tourists. At the entrance of the cave, take the elevator and venture 30-m deep into the cave. After looking at the various stalactite and stalagmite formations, you can also visit the waterfall (¥5) inside the cave. After that, take the monorail to admire the largest and most beautiful section of the cave. To exit the cave, you can either travel back to the entrance point, or take a boat that will travel from the cave to the banks of the Li River. }} * {{see | name=Fengyu Cave | alt=丰鱼岩 | url= | email= | address=National Highway 321, Longhuai Township, Lipu City (荔浦市龙怀乡321国道) | lat=24.395714 | long=110.343497 | directions=about 130 km south of the center of Guilin; get an express bus to Lipu (荔浦) from the Guilin South Bus Station, then catch the Lipu Tourist Bus (浦旅游专线公交车) from the Lipu Bus Terminal | phone=+86 773 6988990 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:30 (May to October), 08:00-17:00 (November to April) | price=¥50 for adults, ¥25 for children between 120 and 150 cm, and free for children under 120 cm | wikidata=Q10877011 | content=Fengyu Cave has an entire length of 5.3 kilometers and a subterranean river of 3.3 kilometers. The underground river is inhabited by the Fengyu (blind red fish). As with most caves, there are lighting effects in the cave, as well as large stalactites and stalagmites. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Gudong Scenic Area | alt=古东景区; Gǔdōng Jĭngqū | url=http://www.glgdst.com/ | email= | address=Daxu Old Town, Lingchuan County (灵川县大圩古镇) | lat=25.1120881393 | long=110.4602734180 | directions=close to Crown Cave, 25 km from Guilin, reachable by bus | phone=+86 773 6353088 | tollfree= | hours=08:30-17:00 | price=Tickets are ¥75 (or ¥55 if purchased online). Entry is free for children under 1.4 metres in height | content=Includes a waterfall with water coming from a springs. }} ===Nearby towns and villages=== Many of the towns around Guilin have an old district that is being slowly replaced by new buildings on the periphery. The old buildings have generally been left in place and remain in relatively good condition as of 2019, although a lack of visitors may mean a lack of incentive to maintain them long-term. These towns can be gorgeous to walk through, although most contain few attractions of note and only minimal tourist infrastructure. With all the other things to see around Guilin, these towns tend to see relatively few tourists and can offer a welcome change of pace. * {{see | name=Daxu Old Town | alt=大圩古镇 | url= | email= | address=23 km southeast of Guilin, 0.5 hours by bus | lat=25.1869 | long=110.4204 | directions=close to Crown Cave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-29 | content=Ancient town along the east bank of the Li River dating back more than 1,000 years, probably the nicest in the area. The town is beautifully located close to the Millstone Hill and the Snail Hill. The heart of town is the 2 km long Bluestone St with many well preserved buildings. The town has lots of attractions dating back hundreds of years including the Gauzu Temple, The Hanhuang Temple, the assembly halls, the Longevity Bridge and the Seven Stars Tombs. Take the local bus from the City Bus Terminal (close to the city Railway station). The entrance is on the backside of the Bus Terminal. Pay on the bus. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Chucun | alt=褚村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2271 | long=109.9905 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A large old town perhaps 6km behind the airport, with signs directing visitors to several houses, a small bridge, a school, and an ancestral temple, among other places. When the town was invaded by the Japanese in the 1940s, the villagers hid in an enormous cave in the mountain behind the town, protecting its entrances with ground chilli peppers. The mountain can be climbed, but the cave is locked. Visitors can follow a 50-100m-long secret passage dug between a defensive wall on the mountainside and the town itself. Access this near the Azalea Well above the town. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Xiongcun | alt=熊村 | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.2386 | long=110.4585 | directions=6km northeast of Daxu. Take bus 105 or 107 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q14470719 | lastedit=2019-02-26 | content=A relatively large old town with small city gates at many of its entrances. Signs with English direct you to the major old streets }} ==Do== ===Guilin City=== [[image:LiRiver.jpg|thumb|250px|Li River]] * {{do | name=Li River Cruise | url=http://www.lirivercruises.com/ | email=bookings@lirivercruises.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 3-4 hr | price= from ¥600 + (4-Star Boat), ¥300 (3-Star Boat) includes lunch | content=The boats operate on a daily basis and reservations can be booked in advance or at any hotels in Guilin. Most tourists will go from Guilin to [[Yangshuo]] (a very picturesque smaller town downstream of Guilin). The river winds through some truly spectacular limestone formations and a slow boat trip there and back (with a stop in Yangshuo) will take a whole day. The cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo takes 3½-4 hours whilst the cruise from Guilin to Xingping takes approximately 3 hours. The 3-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Longtoushan Pier), a few 4-star boats travel from Guilin (Zhujiang Pier) to the pier at West Street (Shuidongmen Pier) and the majority of 4-star boats to Xingping (as of 1 April 2018). Xingping is about 35 minutes away from Yangshuo. There are also 4-star cruises returning from Xingping to Zhujiang Pier in the afternoon, which take approximately 4½ hours. }} * {{do | name=Two Rivers and Four Lakes Cruise | alt= | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2831040, +86 773 2888805 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:30 every half hour | price=¥200 (¥180 off-season) | content=A boat tour around the four lakes and two rivers of Guilin city. At night, the scenery is spectacularly flood lit. At the mid point in the tour, there will be a demonstration of traditional cormorant fishing. It is the best activity at night. Tours last about 90 minutes. }} * {{do | name=Dreaming on Li River Show | alt=夢幻漓江秀; Mèng​huàn Lí​jiāng Xiù | url= | email= | address=95 Qixing Rd (七星路95号; Qī​xīnglù) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2851279 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=20:00 | price=¥150 | content=A theatrical dance and music performance daily. The show tries to recreate the culture of the various ethnic groups around Guilin. }} * {{do | name=Mountain Bike Rental | alt= | url=https://www.guilincyclingtours.com/bike-rental | email= | address=40 Sanduo Road (三多路40号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 13635190031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00 - 18:00 | price= | content= A centrally located bike shop at city downtown with 24/27 speed mountain bikes for rent (¥45-100 a day). English speaking staff. Many one and multi-day cycling/hiking trips in and around Guilin. }} ===Neighbouring towns and villages=== * {{do | name=Wupai River Drifting | url=http://www.wph.cn | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 hours north of Guilin (in Ziyuan County) | phone=+86 773 4315888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=White water rafting down the scenic river. }} * {{do | name=Guilin Shangri-la park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=halfway along the road between Guilin and Yangshuo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Set in beautiful scenery, this ethnic theme park tries to introduce visitors to the wide range of local nationalities and their cultures. A short boat trip will take you around the butterfly lake. On the way, various performances are staged on the shore of the lake, demonstrating different aspects of the culture. The boat will drop you off at the 'village' where you can see displays of local crafts including weaving, embroidery, buffalo horn carving and calligraphy. These crafts are produced on site and you may watch them working. }} * {{do | name=Butterfly Cave | url=http://www.glhdq.com | email=silinj@glhdq.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 8811466, +86 773 8811498, +86 773 8811469, +86 773 8829978 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 881498, +86 773 8829978 | hours= | price= | content=A pair of sheer sided mountains surrounded by a butterfly themed park. One of the mountains has a cave running through the core of it. Inside this cave are many strange rock formations including stalagmites and stalactites. One particularly unusual formation is shaped like a butterfly, lending the hill its name. A rope bridge connects from the cave's exit over to the other mountain. At the side of the bridge, a waterfall cascades down the mountain side. The path takes you around the summit of the second peak and down to the gardens below. A dance performance greets each tour party here. The final stage is a walk inside a netted area in which a large variety of butterflies may be observed. }} *The '''[http://www.merry-land.com.cn/ Guilin Merryland World Resort]''', located about 1 hour drive north of Guilin offers two attractions: :*{{do | name=Golf Course | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 6229898 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 6229906 | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful golf course with 27 holes. A bit on the expensive side but well worth the money. }} :*{{do | name=Theme Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=The Chinese Language Institute | alt=中国语言研究所 | url=http://www.studyCLI.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A branch of Guangxi Normal University (GXNU) that expands upon GXNU's program to provide all students with 5-20 weekly hours of one-on-one lessons, options of home-stays and immersed housing with Chinese graduate students, weekly activities and monthly travel excursions, 24-hour emergency assistance, pre-arrival assistance, and visa and housing assistance. CLI offers classes ranging from a few days, to a few weeks, to a semester, to an academic year. CLI benefits from being operated by an international staff. }} * {{listing | name=Guangxi Normal University | alt=广西师范大学 | url=http://www.cice.gxnu.edu.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The finest university in Guilin, offering a wide-range of Chinese language and culture classes. }} * {{listing | name=Guilin University of Technology | alt=桂林理工大学 | url=http://www.gutcie.cn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 5895613 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 5895613 | hours= | price= | content=You may join regular or part-time Chinese Language and Cultural Courses provided by Guilin University of Technology which stands near the Seven-star park in the downtown area. }} ==Buy== There is a big underground bazaar running from the train station all the way to the bus station selling clothes, footwear, accessories, bags, and many more. The second underground market is located underneath the city center selling food, bags, mobile phones and other electronic devices. Remember to bargain if prices are not openly displayed. Branded luxury goods can be purchased from the departmental stores near Cross Street. Suncome has many branches throughout the city selling everyday necessities. There is also a street market set up along Zhongshan Lu at night selling typical tourist trinkets. ==Eat== [[File:Guilin mifan.jpg|thumb|Guilin rice noodles]] ===Local cuisine=== Guilin cuisine is influenced by Cantonese and Hunanese styles, but with more use of fish and spices and often prepared using stir-frying or steaming. Restaurants often assume westerners do not like spicy food and will make your food bland as hell if you do not insist otherwise. Even then there is a chance they will not believe you. Guilin has some distinct local '''ingredients''' used in a number of dishes. * '''Chilli Paste''' is a sauce used for local dishes and also sold to other parts of China and abroad. It is made from chilli, lobster, garlic and Sanhua Wine. * '''Fermented Beancurd''' has been made in Guilin for more than 300 years and is known to have a unique taste. * '''Fruits'''. Guilin is renowned for its fruit, especially shatian pomelo, arhat fruit and gingkgo As many other Chinese cities, Guilin has its own '''snacks'''. * '''Horse hoof cake''' (''Matigao'') is a local snack. It is a crumbly cake stuffed with red beans filling. * '''Rice with Mung Bean Paste''' is made from steamed rice filled with mung bean paste or other. Often eaten for breakfast. * '''Sweet tofu''' infused with a certain flower is another delicious breakfast item. Look for roadside vendors adding orange-coloured liquid to a steaming hot bag of tofu, which you then drink with a straw. * '''Water Chestnut Cake''' made from rice flour, brown sugar, water chestnut powder and sesame powder. A number of Guilin '''dishes''' are unique to the city or are especially wellknown here. * '''Daxu Clear Water Fish''' is a specialty from the ancient city of Daxu. The fish is cooked with salt and ginger. * '''Duck Wrapped in Lotus Leaf''' made from duck, dry lotus leaf, meat, bamboo shoots, ham, mushrooms, beans, shrimp and spices. * '''Fengli''' steamed, dried and fried rice paste with ham, celery, cauliflower or green garlic. * '''Nun Vegetarian Noodles''' this is a noodle soup boiled with soybean sprouts, mushrooms and bamboo shoots and served with . The soup is golden in color, sweet in taste, and has a mouth-watering smell. The noodles are first boiled and then put into bowls where the soup is added. It is served with Guilin Fermented Tofu, scrambled eggs, vegetarian ham, gluten flour and some spices. The fresh-cooked dish is very tasty, and the smell and color are pleasant as well. The Crescent Moon Building in Seven Star Park enjoys a great reputation for its Nun Noodles. * '''Old Duck Stewed with Gingko''' made from the famous Guilin gingko, duck and ham stewed in a steamer. * '''Rice Noodles''' (''Mifen'') is a local delicacy, also available as stir-fried (''Chaofen''). This is served everywhere, but try to avoid the joints near the train station. Traditionally the noodle and the topping is first eaten without soup, and once the topping has run out there is usually a pot of soup to add flavour to the rest of your noodles. There are also various pickles and condiments that you can add to your noodles. Servings are sold and priced in small, medium, and large. (一两；二两；三两) The small is more of snack, so start with the medium. There is a good spot in the street behind the Zhongshan Hotel. * '''Roasted Suckling Pig'''. The pig is fed with rice, roasted using special local methods, and then flavored with shallot, soy sauce and white sugar. * '''Snail''' made with sour peppers, shallot, ginger and sanhua wine. * '''Steamed Bake Meat with Water Chestnut''' made from peeled water chestnut, meat and spices. * '''Steamed Mung Bean and Meat Wrapped in Lotus Leaf'''. Home-style dish with streaky pork with skin, soy sauce, mung bean flour, lotus leaf, fermented tofu, and lots of spices. ===Restaurant streets=== Restaurants can be found throughout the city. There are various eateries near the train station selling cheap and simple but delicious local dishes. There are many restaurants around the main streets, Jiefang Road and along the river, but many of them are either overpriced chains and/or tourist traps and the food they serve is less than authentic. Do not be fooled by them being crowded, they are not worth the money. A better option may be to wander the side streets. There are a few clusters of restaurants worth exploring. * '''Binjiang Rd''' (滨江路美食街; Bīnjiānglù Měishíjiē) * '''Food City''' (just to the east of the bus station) * '''Guilinren Wangjiao Food Street''' (桂林人旺角美食街; Guìlínrén Wàngjiǎo) at Zhongshan Middle Rd (''bus 11,18, 100''). This street has lots of snack vendors. * '''Jiefang West Rd''' (解放西路美食街; Jiěfàngxīlù Měishíjiē) * '''Nanhuan Rd''' (南环路; Nánhuán​lù) connects Zhongshan Rd with Elephant Trunk Hill. The street has a number of budget and mid-range local restaurants. Many of the restaurants show living animal out in the street to illustrate what is on the menu. * '''Putuo Rd''' (普陀路美食街; Pǔ​tuólù Měishíjiē) * '''Yiren Rd''' (依仁路; Yīrénlù) runs east–west on the north side of Central Square. The street has eateries ranging from buffet-style caferias to trendy cafes. * '''Ximen Bridge Area''' (西门桥周围; Xī​ménqiáozhōu​wéi) has a large number of Muslim restaurants. * '''Zhishan Rd''' (雉山路美食街; Zhìshānlù Měishíjiē; opposite Food City) * '''Zhongshan Rd''' (中山路; Zhōngshānlù) ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Wada Bar @ Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=https://www.facebook.com/Wada-Hostel-in-Guilin-196335520421619/ | email= | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (Chinese Address: 环城西一路212号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 215 4888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place has a great vibe attracting many foreigner travellers from around the world. Spacious outdoor lounge provides a great atmosphere to hang out all day long. The night comes alive with music and happy hour drinks with premium cocktails at ¥20-30 each. Great Western/Chinese food options to choose from. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Hao Heng Shi Jia | url= | email= | address=2nd floor, 9 Middle Zhong Shan Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good steaks, western and Chinese food. Located on the main shopping street. Internet cafe just upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Islam Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=55 Xicheng Rd (西城路55号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2819737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Owned by the Islam Association of Guilin. Serves traditional halal food. }} * {{eat | name=Jufulin | url= | email= | address=10 Zhengyang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serving standard Chinese dishes. Seating in and out: inside can be a bit crowded, but outside is nice. }} * {{eat | name=Rosemary Cafe | url= | email= | address=1 Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=in the pedestrianized area near Jiefang Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good coffee and western food, sandwiches with wholemeal bread. Free Wifi. A few books for sale or exchange. Staff are polite and efficient, though perhaps slightly cool in their attitude. }} ===Splurge=== ==Drink== Liquan beer and osmanthus tea. ===Cafes=== * {{drink | name=UBC Cafe | alt=Shangdao Kafei | url= | email= | address=Yiren Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near the Central Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a Shanghai chain coffeehouse also serving Chinese and Western food. The coffee card appears reasonable, but sometimes you get the feeling they serve more or less the same regardless of what you order. Large place with a piano player. }} *{{drink | name=Kaya café & bar | url= | email= | address=Zhonghua Lu 6 | lat= | long= | directions=from the walking street, walk to Solitary Beauty Peak (North), at the gate, go right and first left again, 50 meters on your right side | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the few real bars in Guilin. Very laidback atmosphere. Located in a quiet street near the center. Offers chilled out music. They also have a branch in [[Yangshuo]]. }} * {{drink | name=West Bank Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=4/F, Binjiang Building, 18 Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-2882259 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Decent coffee accompanied by jazz music and river view. }} ===Bars=== *{{drink | name=100 C | url= | email= | address=Binjiang Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near sheraton hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good bar with great music. }} *{{drink | name=Red Lips -- On the Road -- Usual Place -- Go In | url= | email= | address=Chuanshan South Rd | lat= | long= | directions=street to Chuanshan Park, at the corner of Lijiang Road, close to Li River Chuanshan Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four bars nearby, each nicely decorated and with relaxed atmosphere, some with Internet access, young audience, often English-speaking Chinese students. Also '''Sharon's Coffee''' for excellent Western food (e.g. steak, schnitzel, burgers and baguettes) close-by. }} *{{drink | name=Logo | alt=formerly Le Feitz | url= | email= | address=1-8 Chaoyang Rd, 540004 | lat= | long= | directions=100m from Guangxi Normal University north gate | phone=+86 13737734082 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00-03:00 | price= | content=Bar/club, often has a cover band playing and/or DJs very loud, but not a bad atmosphere if there's a good crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Lakeside Inn | alt= | url=http://www.guilin-hostel.com/ | email= | address=No1-1-2 Shan lake Building, Shan Lake North Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732806806 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-30 | content=Drinks and German beer, at the other side of the ShanHu Hotel building, right between the Central Square and the Sun and Moon Pagodas. English-speaking staff and visited mostly by tourists and expats. }} ==Sleep== Guilin is a tourism city. There are many hotels, more than 30 five-star hotels, 100 four-star hotels, and 200 three-star hotels. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Guilin Central Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinhostel.com | email=guilincentral@hotmail.com | address=3 Renmin Rd/人民路3号(Across from the Sheraton Hotel) | lat=25.273568 | long=110.298423 | directions=taxi from train station is ¥10. Be sure to have the address in Chinese written down for the driver. Free pickup is also readily available | phone=+86 773 2819936 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Spacious, clean rooms at ¥35 for 6 bed dorms with air conditioning. Private twin and double rooms at ¥120 for members, ¥140 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=Most well established hostel in the heart of the city center. Bright and fun atmosphere in the main lounge. All essential services are included: Free Wi-Fi, international calling and Skype, Western- style restaurant and fully licensed bar, tour packages(Bamboo raft to Yangshuo along the Li River and 1-day tours to the Longsheng Rice Terraces), bicycle rental, towel rental, heating, transportation services (ticket booking, airport pick-up & drop-off), common area, hot water, clean drinking water, laundry, storage room, and weekly events. Extremely well trained, competent and informative English speaking staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Wada Hostel | alt=瓦当旅舍 | url=http://www.wadahostel.com | email=guilinwada@hotmail.com | address=212 Huancheng Xiyi Rd (环城西一路 212号) directions= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 2154888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorms at ¥40/person. Private rooms at ¥140/room for members, ¥150 for non-members |lastedit=2018-03-04| content=The most popular backpackers' youth hostel in Guilin, they are a member of the YHA China, HI, IYHF. Very knowledgeable English speaking staff. Amenities include free internet/Wi-Fi access, International calling/Skype, great tour packages to Yangshuo/Longsheng rice terraces, transportation booking for bus/train/air, western restaurant and licensed bar, heating, BBQ, lounge, laundry, pool table, TV/movie room, reading room, video game room with Nintendo Wii, board game room, drinking water station, karaoke, outdoor patio, storage room, bicycle and boat rental. Directly across from a botanical garden, mall, movie theatre, and amusement park. }} * {{sleep | name=Dozycat Hostel | alt= | url= | email=dozycat@yahoo.cn | address=No.13 North Liumashan Lane 桂林骝马山北巷13号 | lat= | long= | directions=A 5-10 minute gentle stroll into the centre of town | phone=+86-773-5657548, +86 773 2861086 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dormitory ¥40 but can be as low as ¥15, Twins and Doubles available | content=Nice hostel in a quiet area a 5-minute walk out of town. Cheap eats nearby and very clean rooms. Staff are extremely helpful. }} * {{sleep | name=Fu Yuan Hotel | url= | email= | address=Chuan Shan Lu 9 | lat=25.259523 | long=110.302874 | directions=from railway station or main bus station with bus #16 to Chuan Shan Qiao bus stop | phone=+86 773 5875826 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single bed ¥88, Twin bed ¥118, double prices during Chinese holidays | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Nice hotel with friendly staff and clean AC rooms. Rooms with PC & Internet access are available. Sharon's Coffee with Western food nearby. }} * {{sleep | name=Overseas Chinese Hostel | alt=花俏大沙 | url= | email= | address=13 Zhongshan Nanlu (中山南路13号) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 3820290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A little inconveniently located, but clean and a good alternative to a full FYH. }} *{{sleep | name=Ming Cheng Hotel | alt=桂林名城大酒店 | url= | email= | address=No. 4 Zhengyang Road, Xiufeng District 正阳步行街四号 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2882008 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥180+ | content=It offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have cable TV, refrigerator, telephone, and hair dryer. Some of its amenities include business facilities, free transportation, and a 24-hour front desk and security. While staying here, you can visit some interesting places like Yulong River, Reed Flute Cave, and Seven Star Park. }} *'''Ming palace hostel''' (桂林王城青年旅馆) No.10-3, Donghua Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin. (桂林秀峰区东华路10号王城青年旅舍（中华小学旁，王府花园对面）) dorm rooms from ¥16-30, clean rooms, very helpful staff, free washing machine, very close to west gate into solitary beauty peak walled area, river, tourist area. Offers the usual tours. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Soluxe Qixia Hotel | url=http://sites.google.com/site/soluxeguilin/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=3 minutes walk to Li River, 5 minutes walk to Seven Star Park and approaching Liberation Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 366 rooms, with stylish decoration, neat and clean environment and free internet access. Free airport pick up service. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Bravo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.guilinbravohotel.com/ | email= | address=14 Ronghu South Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-2898888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Best rates on official website start at ¥622 | content=Offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have satellite TV with free in-house movies, mini-bar, refrigerator, and high-speed Internet access. Some of their restaurants are Lijiang Restaurant that serves local dishes, Restaurant with Guangdong and Sichuan cuisines, and Skylight Lobby Bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Osmansthus Flower Hotel | url= | email= | address=No. 10 Zhongshanbei RD, Guilin, Guangxi, China | lat= | long= | directions= in the downtown of the city, 5-min walk to the train and bus station. | phone=+86 - 773 215 3666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= A good 3-star hotel located in the downtown. ¥150 for a standard (double/single) room. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Eva Inn | url= | email= | address=66 Binjiang Rd, Xiufeng District | lat= | long= | directions=in front of Sheraton | phone=+86-773-2830666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Looks out over Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill. It has 113 rooms and a gourmet restaurant with terrace dining. Ask for disccounts. }} *{{sleep | name=Grand Link Hotel | url=http://guishanhotel.com/en-us/index.html | email= | address=No. 42 Chuanshan Road, Qixing District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86-773-3199999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Standing on the banks of the Li River, the hotel places you in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. The four-star Guishan Hotel in Guilin, China is surrounded by Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Seven Star Cave. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are each equipped with cable television, free Internet access, a private bath, and hair dryer. }} *{{sleep | name=Shangri-La Guilin | url=http://www.shangri-la.com/cn/property/guilin/shangrila | email= | address=111 Huan Cheng Bei Er Lu Guilin, Guangxi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773 269 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury hotel, a little ways away from the tourist core. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Lijiang Waterfall Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.waterfallguilin.com/en/index_main.html | email= | address=1 North Shanhu Rd | lat=25.27278 | long=110.29634 | directions=near the main shopping area | phone=+86 773 2822881,+86 773 2823050 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 2822891, +86 773 2825992 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q55758977 | content=The most ostentatious place to stay in Guilin, it features a man-made waterfall which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. There are 646 rooms, indoor swimming pool, VIP health club and saunas. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheraton Guilin Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/kwlsi-sheraton-guilin-hotel/ | email= | address= | lat=25.27662 | long=110.29472 | directions= | phone=+86 773 282 5588 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | content=Good location on the river, 2 minutes walk to main pedestrian area, 3 minutes to the Sun and Moon pagodas and 5 minutes to Elephant Trunk Hill park. Popular with westerners and probably the best western breakfast buffet you'll find in Guilin. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel of Modern Art | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yuzi Paradise, DaBu Town, Yanshan district | lat= | long= | directions=Approx 30 minutes drive from the city center | phone=+86 773 3867888 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 3867999 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=This hotel is set inside '''[http://www.yuzile.com/ Yuzi Paradise]''', a park full of stunning modern art in a remote rural location. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Merryland World Resort | url=http://www.merry-land.com.cn/en/index.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about a 1-hour drive north of Guilin | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The resort offers two types of accommodation: 5-Star Hotel, or Forrest Village. }} * {{sleep | name=Guilin Inn | alt=桂林驿·皇家别院 | url= | email=guilininn@qq.com | address=No.117 West Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 7732586888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2016-05-27 | content in Guilin central park -- the botanical garden, Guilin Yi Royal Palace (Guilinyi) is a garden landscape view hotel covering an area of 120,000 m². This hotel is well provided with pleasant environment no matter inside or outside it. Moreover, it is close to 101 pleasure ground and TOO Commercial Plaza, the biggest recreational and commercial district in Guilin, about 5-minute drive from the railway station and the bus station as well as 30 minutes from Liangjiang International Airport. It is pretty convenient for dining, shopping, sightseeing and traffic. }} ==Stay safe== Guilin is quite safe by Chinese and international standards, but: * The number of Westerners has engendered resentment by many of the club staff -- and they are often aggressive and even violent. In 2015, an Irish tourist was stabbed at Muse Night Club in downtown Guilin by a group of bouncers who beat him behind the club. He survived, but the group attack, stabbing, and police inaction show the vulnerability of the foreign traveler in overly-touristy areas. * Watch your valuables very closely in the central city (money belt), as in many tourist locations [[pickpockets|pickpocketing]] is a common occurrence. The bus station is the most dangerous place in the city. Keep on guard when boarding and disembarking your bus. Never carry your wallet in your pocket. Organized gangs of pickpockets operate in this area and they will focus on you if you are of non-East Asian descent. * Be careful of locals trying to sell "honey" at rest stops along the highway. They will have bags with honey smelling rocks and a part of a beehive and a knife with them and offer you a taste. According to a local it is not real honey and can be impure, made with wax, and unsafe to consume, and will make you sick. * Western tourists may be approached by people who will introduce themselves as teachers, et al., but turn out to be selling tea or artwork. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [[Yangshuo]] - About 1.5 hours by bus from Guilin is the friendly and picturesque town of Yangshuo. This used to be a popular backpackers town, but now is full of Chinese tourists. It sits in a beautiful karst landscape. The full-day boat trip along the Li River will finish in this town. Getting there by taxi or bus and is also an option. * [[Xingping]] - This town will probably become the next backpacker place, as Yangshuo becomes too commercial for backpacking types. It is a very peaceful, old town on the Li River's most beautiful landscape, halfway between Yangshuo and Guilin. * [[Longsheng]]- An area near Guilin with hills covered with terraced rice fields. There are many organised tours from Guilin, many of which will allow you to visit the nearby ethnic Zhuang minority villages. June and September are good times to visit when fields are flooded. * [[Chengyang]] - On the road towards Guizhou province, this mountainous minority village area is quieter and less touristy than Longsheng. Plenty of wonderful scenery with friendly locals, quaint bridges and drum towers. It is now accessible via a 30-minute high speed rail journey from Guilin to Sanjiang and then getting a minbus from there to Chengyang. * [[Vietnam]] - There is a sleeper overnight bus from Guilin to [[Hanoi]]. It costs ¥390 leaving in the evening every day and arriving Hanoi next day. Or catch the afternoon train to [[Nanning]] (2½ hr with high speed train), stay overnight in a cheap station hotel and get the early morning bus in Langdong bus station to Hanoi, arriving about 15:00 depending on traffic. {{geo|25.2667|110.2833}} {{isPartOf|North Guangxi}} {{usablecity}} nehy4asxpwe0wzgaq9x53r6u9wt0u8e 0 14044 4492209 4474463 2022-07-29T09:14:41Z SHB2000 2248002 Undo revision 4474463 by [[Special:Contributions/Victor311|Victor311]] ([[User talk:Victor311|talk]])sorry, banners cannot be unilaterally substituted and your proposed replacement is not in a 7:1 ratio, against the MoS wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hanoi Banner.jpg|dotm=yes|unesco=yes}} '''Hanoi''' ([[Vietnamese phrasebook|Vietnamese]]: ''Hà Nội''), the capital of [[Vietnam]] and its second largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French ''je ne sais quoi'' from its colonial past. It was largely unspoiled by the modern architecture of the 1970s and 80s, and is now undergoing a rapid transformation that makes it a rising star in [[Southeast Asia]]. ==Understand== [[Image:Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum-original-5.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum]][[Image:Hanoi.hotay01.jpg|thumb|350px|Ho Tay/West Lake, Hanoi]] Invading forces from every direction agree: Hanoi makes a fine capital. It has held that title for more than a thousand years, through several invasions, occupations, restorations, and name changes. The Chinese conquered the imperial city of Đại La in 1408 and renamed it Tống Bình. Le Loi repelled the invaders in 1428 and applied the name of Lê Thái Tổ (黎太祖). For his efforts, he received the crown and a slew of legends about his heroic exploits, many centred around the '''Hoan Kiem Lake''' in the Old Quarter. The Nguyen Dynasty gave the city its modern name of Ha Noi in 1831, but they had transferred power to [[Hue]] by then. Hue remained the capital until 1887, when the French made Hanoi the capital of all Indochina. It changed hands again in 1954, when it was ceded to Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh after almost a decade of fighting, and it became the capital of North Vietnam. Upon reunification in 1975, it assumed that title for the entire country. The first Western-style universities in Vietnam were founded in Hanoi, and today, it is the leading centre of scientific study and research in the country. Hanoi retains much of its older colonial charm, despite the battles that have raged over it. Conflict had the effect of making it largely oblivious of modern architecture, and as a result, few buildings in the city centre area are higher than five stories. The Old Quarter is second only to [[Hoi An]] for uninterrupted stretches of colonial and pre-colonial architecture, well-preserved on dense warrens of narrow, wonderfully atmospheric streets. It trades the commercial boom and sprawl of [[Ho Chi Minh City]] in the south for a more understated charm, worth enjoying for an extra day or two, and with countless transport options and travel agents, it makes a perfect base for exploration of the North. See also [[Indochina Wars]]. As you walk along the street, you may find that people start talking to you. It is a cultural norm there to make conversation with strangers. They might ask you where you are from and other general questions. But if you are a man, be cautious if a comely young lady approaches you and initiates a conversation - she is likely after something. It may take a while to get used to such overt friendliness; however, there are times when this could be useful, such as when you are lost or need help. * {{listing | name=Tourist Information Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dinh Tien Hoang | lat= | long= | directions=just north of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 4 926 3366 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Can provide a fairly useful map (bewilderingly, the blow-up of the old town is missing) and other English-language advice, as well as limited free Internet. }} There are self-help information booths around the Old Quarter, but their purpose mostly is give the impression that Vietnam "has arrived" technologically. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh = 19.3 | febhigh = 19.9 | marhigh = 22.8 | aprhigh = 27.0 | mayhigh = 31.5 | junhigh = 32.6 | julhigh = 32.9 | aughigh = 31.9 | sephigh = 30.9 | octhigh = 28.6 | novhigh = 25.2 | dechigh = 21.8 | janlow = 13.7 | feblow = 15.0 | marlow = 18.1 | aprlow = 21.4 | maylow = 24.3 | junlow = 25.8 | jullow = 26.1 | auglow = 25.7 | seplow = 24.7 | octlow = 21.9 | novlow = 18.5 | declow = 15.3 | janprecip = 18.6 | febprecip = 26.2 | marprecip = 43.8 | aprprecip = 90.1 | mayprecip = 188.5 | junprecip = 239.9 | julprecip = 288.2 | augprecip = 318.0 | sepprecip = 265.4 | octprecip = 130.7 | novprecip = 43.4 | decprecip = 23.4 | jansun = 2.2 | febsun = 1.6 | marsun = 1.4 | aprsun = 2.7 | maysun = 5.3 | junsun = 5.2 | julsun = 5.9 | augsun = 5.3 | sepsun = 5.4 | octsun = 5.3 | novsun = 4.2 | decsun = 3.5 | description = Sources: [http://worldweather.wmo.int/en/city.html?cityId=308 WMO]. See weather forecast at [https://nchmf.gov.vn/KttvsiteE/en-US/2/index.html National Hydro-meteorological Service of Vietnam]}} The Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) is in the spring. Flowers are most beautiful during this time of the year. The weather warms up, with occasional light rain during the week. Locals believe that these light rains bring prosperity and luck in the new year. Summer, on the other hand, borders on intolerable. The heat alone would be alright, but it's coupled with oppressive humidity and frequent rainstorms. At this time, visitors should be wary of mosquitoes as they abound. Hanoi has a perfect climate for the proliferation of insects. There is something unique about Hanoi’s autumn. The weather is perfect, with less humidity in the air. The temperature drops, allowing people a chance to flaunt their sweaters and jackets. There is a species of tree, "cay hoa sua", which only flowers in autumn. The flower has a very distinct odour. If you visit Hanoi during the fall, ask locals about this tree and where you might sniff its distinct aroma. Winter can be uncomfortable because it is not only cold, but also humid. Winter in Hanoi feels even colder than it is because Vietnamese houses lack central heating. Many houses have no heating at all. However, the winter months of December and January are also the driest months of the year with comparatively less rainfall, with the rains gradually picking up from the middle of February onwards. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:InsideSecurityHanoi.jpg|thumb|A list of some of the airlines that have a counter inside security at the Noi Bai International Airport]] {{listing|type=go | name=Noi Bai International Airport | alt={{IATA|HAN}} | url=http://www.hanoiairportonline.com/ | email= | address= | lat=21.221111 | long=105.807222 | directions=35 km north of the city. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | wikipedia=Noi Bai International Airport | image=NoiBaioutside.jpg | wikidata=Q844098 | content=There are direct international flights to all the major SE Asian cities, also to Doha, London, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Paris and Moscow. Nothing direct to North America: Seoul will usually be the most convenient interchange. International flights use Terminal 2, opened in 2015 and modern and spacious. Domestic flights, by [http://vietnamairlines.com/ Vietnam Airlines] and by Vietjet, serve HCMC, Can Tho, Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Vinh, and Phu Quoc island. There is a shuttle bus between the two terminals, or it can be walked in about 15-20 minutes. }} International departure tax should be included in the price of your ticket, but check with the airline if it's not clear from your receipt. The tax (sometimes called "passenger service charge") is US$14 or the equivalent in dong. You can generally transfer through Hanoi airport to another international location without a visa as long as you do not leave the international terminal. You can get boarding passes for tickets you've purchased for major airlines and some budget airlines including VietJetAir. [http://vietnamairlines.com/ Vietnam Airlines] downtown office is at 25 Tràng Thi (corner of Quang Trung), {{phone|+84 4 934 9660}}. ===From the airport=== ====Taxis==== There are taxi stands just outside Arrivals; turn right from the Domestic Terminal (T1), or left from International (T2). The taxis are provided by various taxi companies, and all should run on the meter. Have the address you want to go to ready and written down - the chances of you speaking it in a way the driver will understand are slim. Maybe print out a map beforehand: since every street in Hanoi has clearly visible street signs at both ends, you should be able to discern which street you are in. A ride into the Old Quarter should cost between 300,000 and 350,000 dong (Mai Linh taxi, July 2015) and come up somewhere around 27-28 km in distance on the meter. The French Quarter or south side of Hoan Kiem lake might be a little more, but still under 400,000 dong. Many taxis, including [https://taxigroup.net Taxigroup] and ABC accept credit cards (ask first - show them the credit card). You might also get offered a fixed price of US$20 by the driver, which works out as about a 25% premium - so not a terrible deal if you don't fancy the hassle of haggling and don't have any dong. Some drivers will ask something like 800,000 dong, especially if they see 3-4 foreigners - just ignore them. Make sure that the meter starts shortly after the taxi moves off, and if you want to be sure the meter's not running fast, then from the International Terminal it should have reached about 0.7 km by the time you reach the airport toll booths (taxis don't pay the toll), and around 2 km by the time you pass the Domestic Terminal (the distance will be displayed in km, often along with the speed). A ride into the city should take about 30-40 minutes on the new highway depending on traffic. ====Pre-arranged transfer==== If you already have a hotel booked, you might ask the hotel to dispatch a driver. The nicer hotels will do this and put the fare on your room bill. ====Express buses==== To the city centre they take around 45-60 minutes. [https://www.facebook.com/BusExpress86/ Bus 86] takes the expressway non-stop to the Tay Ho area, continuing limited stop to the Long Bien bus station, Opera House, Melia Hotel and Rail Station. Every 25 minutes or so, 40,000 dong, from about 06:20 - 22:00. From the International terminal it departs from the arrivals level, second road, at pillar 2 (turn left having exited the terminal). From the Domestic Terminal it leaves from between the Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet terminals. Towards the airport, buses run 05:05-21:40 from a booth at the south end of the main railway station. ====Public buses==== To the city centre they take about 90 min. Bus 07 crosses the Thang Long Bridge and goes to the Daewoo Hotel in the west Hanoi (almost an hour on foot to the historical centre of Hanoi). Bus 17 crosses the Chuong Duong Bridge and goes close to the old quarter, to Long Bien (just a few blocks from Hoan Kiem Lake - the destination of most tourists). Prices are 9,000 dong (Feb 2017). To catch Buses 7 or 17, go to the 1st floor of the terminal, go outside and walk past the taxis to what looks like a bus parking lot. This is the end stop of the routes. Follow the continuously incoming buses if you can't find it. Baggage is not permitted aboard the buses, so you may need to wait a few minutes to try your luck several times or give the conductor a small bribe, i.e., paying for the baggage as well. Don't listen to taxi drivers or shuttle bus operators who claim the stop for the public buses is a few kilometres away or that service has been terminated. Public buses operate from 05:00-22:00. ====Shuttle-buses==== This is the latest information on them, but they may not be operating anymore as of June 2022: From the airport to Hanoi they stop at the Vietnam Airlines Office on 1 Quang Trung (a bit south of the old quarter but conveniently stocked with taxis and motorbike drivers). Tickets are sold in the building in front of which the minibuses park, or you can give the fare directly to the driver. The cost is more for foreigners than for Vietnamese (which includes ethnic Vietnamese from overseas) for insurance reasons. The prices are indicated on the sticker fixed to the bus's body. The driver may give you trouble if you have additional bags, but if you push, you will get the same rate. The shuttle buses are also available to get to airport hourly. They might try the 'typhoon in Ha Long Bay' scam whereby they take you to a street where you cannot see the hotel name and tell you that the Ha Long Bay guests are still in the hotel and they will take you to their other hotel for the same price. This place is a complete dive facing the highway. You should also beware the drivers trying to offer you a ride to your hotel for an inflated price, claiming the Old Quarter is 5&nbsp;km from the office - it is much cheaper to go to the Vietnam Airlines office and switch to a taxi (or walk, it's a maximum of 2&nbsp;km to anywhere in the Old Quarter). The taxi will not cost more than the price difference and if it does, you should refuse to pay as the driver has somehow cheated you. ===By train=== {{listing | type=go | name=Gia Lâm Station | alt=say zah-lam | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.052 | long=105.879 | directions=5 km northeast of Hanoi downtown and main station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gia Lâm railway station | wikidata=Q5557794 | content=}}<br>Trains from [[Nanning]] in '''China''' run to Gia Lâm Station. The southbound train departs from Nanning Main Station - all announcements and signage here and on train are in Mandarin Chinese, but look out for the number of the train, T8701. It departs nightly just after 18:00 and arrives at 05:30 - that's over 12 hours later as there's a one-hour time switch at the border. The northbound train (badged as MR1 to the border, then T8702) leaves Hanoi at 21:20 to reach Nanning at 10:10. Both ways take four hours to the border, then a tedious two hours on each side for exit & entry, then another four hours to destination. A ticket for a soft sleeper berth (4-berth compartment) costs ¥215 per person. The train accommodation is basic, with no catering, and the only stops along the way are the two border stations. E-visas, if you need one, are not accepted at this border crossing. You'll have to take the standard Vietnam 15-day visa waiver, of which Day One will be bust before it even starts: the southbound train lumbers into Vietnam shortly after midnight, then the time goes back an hour and you're stamped into the country around 23:45. Similarly, on such a waiver make sure you're on the northbound train by Day 14, as it will be Day 15 before you exit Vietnam. Twice a week, a direct sleeper carriage runs from Beijing. As Train Z5, it departs Beijing West around 15:40 on Thursdays and Sundays, taking 24 hours via Guilin to Nanning Main Station. There it's coupled onto the Friday or Monday T8701 overnight train to Hanoi. Going north, it's attached to the Tuesday and Friday train from Hanoi, continuing (as Train Z6) from Nanning next day to reach Beijing by 10:00 Thursday and Sunday. Of course you can travel this route any day by changing in Nanning. A taxi between Gia Lâm and downtown should not exceed 70,000 dong. If you decide to hike it (since you've arrived at 05:30 and lack alternative amusements), you may only cross the river by the northern (Long Bien) bridge. {{listing | type=go | name=Hanoi Station | alt= | url=http://www.gahanoi.com.vn/ | email= | address=Ga Hàng Cỏ, 120 Lê Duẩn St. | lat=21.024 | long=105.841 | directions= | phone=+84 4 825 3949 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hanoi railway station | wikidata=Q1207323 | content=}}<br>All other trains use the main Hanoi train station for daily services from cities in the south including [[Hue]] and [[Nha Trang]]. The '''Reunification Express''' goes all the way to [[Ho Chi Minh City]] ("Saigon"), although there is very little 'express' about it. There are ten trains a day to HCMC taking 31-38 hours, but five of them are slow and are overtaken by faster trains - only use them for destinations north of Da Nang. There are also train services to the northwest (including [[Lao Cai]], from which you reach [[Sapa]]. To board trains bound for these destinations, you have to enter the railway station compound through the "backdoor" at '''Tran Quy Cap station'''. Just tell your driver which destination your train is heading to. Be mindful of any "helpful" stranger who offers to carry your luggage. He probably has a sum more than the cost of the ticket in mind for the help. Tickets for all destinations are sold in the main station, though there are two counter halls, north and south, serving the respective destinations. There is a queuing system in place to buy tickets at Hanoi Station which involves obtaining a numbered docket and waiting to be called up to one of the ticket counters. In practice, however, the process is chaotic and many locals disregard the system altogether, often pushing their way to the counters to be served. If you are travelling to Nanning, China, ask a staff member where to go, as not all counters can sell these tickets. Buy your tickets as early as possible, especially since sleeper tickets can be sold out several days in advance. If you can't get a ticket anymore, try a travel agent who still might have stock. You may also try your luck in the station just before boarding time: agents still holding tickets will be eager to sell as the departure draws near. Nevertheless, travel agencies in Hanoi are known for their bad business practices. Some of them will try to overcharge you up to 300%, so it is better go to the train station by yourself and find out about the prices before you agree on any deal. ===By bus=== Public buses serving southern destinations (e.g., [[Ninh Binh]], 2 hr, 70,000 dong) leave from Giap Bat bus station. To get from the Giap Bat bus station to the old quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, leave aside all the hassle of taxi and motorbike drivers and take public Bus 8 towards Đông Mỹ (7,000 dong, pay on the bus). To find it head towards the main road inside Giap Bat station, you will see signs with numbers indicating the stops of different bus lines. Most of the "open-tour" bus itineraries either begin or end in Hanoi, with [[Hue]] the next (or previous) stop (12-14 hr), and from there to [[Hoi An]], [[Nha Trang]], [[Dalat]], [[Mui Ne]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]], and other cities in [[Vietnam]], depending on the bus company. Most seem to stop at their office which could be right next to the old district and most backpacker hotels. Check when booking ticket. Many of the same companies also sell tickets to [[Vientiane]] and [[Savannakhet]] in [[Laos]]. Do some research before you buy a ticket as rattle-trap scam buses abound on this route. See [[Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai overland]] if you're interested in crossing over to [[China]] by bus or train. ==Get around== ===On foot=== This is the best way to traverse the maze of little streets in the old quarter and Hoan Kiem lakeside (which is traffic-free at weekends). From there it's a 1.5-km stroll to the Ho Chi Minh complex, 2 km to West Lake; follow usual local rules on traffic safety. Of the two bridges across the Red River, the southern (Churong Durong) is for vehicles only and has no sidewalk. The northern (Long Bien) is for trains, bikes & motorbikes and pedestrians. It's an impressive old structure, almost 2 km long, also serving a river island of small plantations. ===By taxi=== '''Taxis''' (i.e., cars) are small 4-seaters or larger 7-seaters. (Motorbike & cyclo taxis, described below, are notorious for scams.) Within the city, three companies are generally reliable: CP Taxi and Hanoi Taxi are two brands of Taxi Group, in white cars, and Mai Linh are in green cars. Taxi NoiBai specialise in airport transfers. Your hotel will call a reliable firm, and leave them in no doubt where they are supposed to be taking you. If you prefer a flat fare, use the app GrabTaxi, which will display the agreed price and taxi details, you pay the driver cash. Otherwise, use the meter, flag-fall will be 20,000 dong for the first 2 km. Tips are not expected but naturally appreciated. Good-spirited haggling, and a bit of language confusion, are all part of the experience. '''[[Common scams]]''' are more serious: these include crooked meters, roundabout routes, and outright robbery. And even the nicest driver somehow never has change for your big bill: always hoard small bills. ====By motorbike taxi==== Motorbike taxis can be found on virtually every corner, especially in the Old Quarter: don't look for them, they'll accost you, so show only faint interest at first. The driver has a second helmet for you. You ''must'' haggle and firmly fix a fare in advance: the app GrabTaxi will always be cheaper than haggling. Always write down the fare (with all the zeroes) and get an unequivocal "okay" from the driver. A 10-min ride (say from Hoan Kiem lake to Ho Chi Minh's tomb) should not exceed 20,000 dong; US dollars are often accepted. [[Common scams]] here include (when you re-emerge from the tomb in reverent thought) claiming that you'd asked him to wait, that'll be two million dong please. ====By cyclo==== Negotiate first or avoid using the '''cyclos''' services. At the end of the journey, a few men will come over to translate, and they will pretend to help and later insist that you pay the demanded amount. ===By motorbike=== Motorcycles can be rented for around US$6–7 a day, and can be arranged by most hotels. This is good for making lots of trips around the city for individuals or duos, but be careful: Hanoi traffic is very difficult place to sharpen motorbike skills. Park on the pavement with other bikes, and be sure to lock the front wheel. Locals will help arrange the bikes near their stores. Many shops that have bike attendants will give you a ticket in exchange for parking your bike. This may or may not come with a fee. The ticket will either have your license plate number written on it, or the ticket itself will be numbered, with that number subsequently chalked somewhere on your bike. In such cases, where you've been given a ticket, the attendants may ask that you not lock the steering column or front wheel of your bike so that they can rearrange the bikes as customers come and go. Keep your ticket&mdash;it is not heard of that people try to charge tourists twice. If you intend to go further out of the city, you may want to conceal this fact when renting the motorbike. Out-of-city rentals can be up to twice as expensive as the in-city charge, even if you rent longer since it takes you longer. ===By e-vehicle tour=== 'Green' electric vehicles now operate 3 fixed routes around the Old Quarter taking tourists past the main market, a couple of 'heritage houses', St. Joseph's Cathedral and the opera house. The tours start and finish at the northern end of Hoàn Kiếm Lake and cost 200,000 dong for 35 minutes or 300,000 for an hour. ===By bus=== Scam-free, cheap but a bit difficult to comprehend at first, the '''buses''' in Hanoi are relatively fast and surprisingly comfortable. Pick up a map with printed bus lines at the Trang Tien street (the book street by the Opera house) and spend a few minutes to identify the over 60 bus lines, find your bus stop, wait for the bus, pay 7,000 dong (as of October 2015) and off you go. If you are unfamiliar with the city, make sure to inform the mostly helpful conductor where you want to get off. Or, use your phone's GPS and Google Maps - it works well with most bus lines, just keep in mind that traffic jams make schedules unreliable. Linking to the [http://www.tramoc.com.vn/index.php?newlang=english website] can be tricky; it's prone to losing track of what link you clicked. If lost, go to home page, click the "Tiếng Anh" link in top right to switch it to English, and use links on the left-hand side to navigate: List of bus routes: [http://www.tramoc.com.vn/modules.php?name=Content&opcase=Details&id=299&mcid=136 "Bus network" in English] Bus maps: [http://tramoc.com.vn/modules.php?name=Content&opcase=viewcontent&mcid=137 "Download bus route diagram"], [http://www.tramoc.com.vn/images/File/Download/Busmap_28-8-07%28VERSON3%29.pdf direct link to PDF] The above pages do not include airport bus route 86. Information on its route can be found [http://xe-buyt.com/ga-ha-noi-bo-ho-san-bay-noi-bai.html online]; in Old Quarter, the bus stops at other stops along the route in addition to those marked. Find a bus stop on Hàng Tre, Hàng Vôi, or Đinh Tiên Hoàng (marked with standard bus signs), wait for a 86 bus, and flag it down to board. ===By car=== Hanoi's traffic is extremely chaotic, with seemingly perpetual traffic jams, and a large number of almost suicidal motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. Vietnamese drivers are among the most aggressive in the world, and lanes are effectively non-existent. As such, driving yourself around is not recommended, and you should leave your transportation needs in the hands of professionals. [[File:Line 2A Hanoi Metro - 2.jpg|thumb|Line 2A Hanoi Metro ]] ===By metro=== Decades in the making, the Hanoi Metro began operations on 6 November 2021, with Line 2A connecting Cát Linh just south of the city centre to Yên Nghĩa in the southwestern suburbs. The line is unlikely to prove useful to most visitors, but the future Line 3 from Hanoi Station across the city centre may prove more handy once it opens around 2023. ==See== {{Mapframe|21.02282|105.852241|zoom=13}} {{mapshapes|Q1934701}} ===Museums=== *{{see | name=Vietnam Military History Museum | alt=Bảo Tàng Quân Đội | url= | email= | address=Dien Bien Phu St | lat=21.032 | long=105.8401 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th Sa Su 08:00-11:30 and 13:00-16:30 | price= | wikipedia=Vietnam Military History Museum | wikidata=Q1048785 | content=Vietnam's military history extends back some two millennia, and this museum covers it in four buildings. Item descriptions on museum exhibits are in Vietnamese, French, and English. On display outside are the ubiquitous MiG-21 jet fighter, T-54 tank, and many bombs and articles captured in the Indochina and Vietnam wars. The flag tower is also on the museum site. }} *{{see | name=Fine Arts Museum | alt=Bảo Tàng Mỹ Thuật | url=http://www.vnfam.vn/ | email= | address=66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St | lat=21.0306 | long=105.837 | directions=opposite Temple of Literature | phone=+84 24 3733 2131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:30-17:00 | price=Adult 40,000 dong | wikipedia=Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts | image=Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi, Vietnam - 20131030-03.JPG | wikidata=Q3654706 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Only party-approved art is shown here and there is no information in English and not much in Vietnamese. But it is an interesting museum, on three floors of a colonial building, with another 3 galleries in the west wing. Pieces include soldiers on boats depicted on prehistoric bronze drums, Buddhist art, and revolutionary art of the 20th century wars. Also some interesting silk paintings. }} *{{see | name=Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.036667 | long=105.834722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th Sa Su 08:00-11:30 | price=Free | wikipedia=Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum | image=Ho chi minh mausoleum.jpg | wikidata=Q874234 | lastedit=2018-08-31 | content=The city down south may have his name, but only Hanoi has the man himself, entombed in distinctly [[Moscow#Main sites|Lenin-esque]] fashion. Against his wishes, but that's how it goes. No talking, revealing clothing (shorts should be knee length and no exposed shoulders), or other signs of disrespect allowed while viewing; photos are allowed only from outside, in the grand Ba Dinh Square. Purses are allowed into the tomb, but expect them to be searched by several bored soldiers along the way. Left luggage is handled in a complicated scheme: there is an office near the street for large bags, with separate windows for Vietnamese and foreigners, and a further office for cameras, which will be transported to a ''third'' office right outside the exit of the mausoleum. Items checked in at the first office, however, will stay there. The mausoleum is closed for a couple months around the end of the year, when the body is taken abroad for maintenance. It is closed in the afternoons for maintenance. }} *{{see | name=One-Pillar Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.035745 | long=105.833428 | directions=tucked away between the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=One Pillar Pagoda | image=One Pillar Pagoda Hanoi Vietnam.jpg | wikidata=Q1186292 | lastedit=2017-05-09 | content=Visitors find this either charming and lovely or utterly pointless, depending on how many tour groups are crammed into the small grounds at the time of their visit. It has a long history attached to it. Regarded as one of Vietnam's iconic temples, it was built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông. The emperor was childless and dreamt that he met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower. He then married a peasant girl that he had met and she bore him a son. The emperor constructed the temple in gratitude for this in 1049 having been told by a monk to build the temple, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he saw in the dream. Before the pagoda was opened, prayers were held for the longevity of the monarch. The temple is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter, and it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. In 1954, the French Union forces destroyed the pagoda before withdrawing from Vietnam after the First Indochina War, it was rebuilt afterwards. }} *{{see | name=Hồ Chí Minh Museum | alt= | url= | email=bthochiminh@hn.vnn.vn | address=19 Ngoc Ha St, Ba Dinh | lat=21.035693 | long=105.832624 | directions= | phone=+84 4 846-3572 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-11:30, and Tu-Th Sa Su 14:00-16:00 | price=40,000 dong | wikipedia=Ho Chi Minh Museum | image=Ho Chi Minh museum, Hanoi 2.jpg | wikidata=Q1055897 | lastedit=2017-05-09 | content=This gleaming white museum and its gloriously ham-handed iconography is the perfect chaser to the solemnity of the mausoleum. The building, completed in 1990, is intended to evoke a white lotus. Some photos and old letters are on display on the second floor, but the main exhibition space is on the third floor. It includes cars crashing through walls to represent the chaos of post-war American capitalism, soldiers charging around with electric plugs, a cave hideout re-imagined as the inside of Ho Chi Minh's brain, and several other postmodern confections integrated with the detailed main story of the man's life and his country's struggle. There are plenty of photographs, prison documents and newspaper cuttings tracing his life along the way. The tour ends with a burnt bridge signifying the separation of Vietnam, followed by a reconstructed bridge showing the unification of Vietnam after the war. One of the more informative museums in Vietnam. Free guides are available in English, French, Chinese and Russian. The displays are labelled in English and French. }} *{{see | name=Hồ Chí Minh's Vestige in the Presidential Palace Area | alt= | url= | email= | address=1 Bach Thao, Ba Dinh | lat=21.037901 | long=105.833547 | directions= | phone=+84 4 0804 4529 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer 07:30-11:00, 14:00-16:00; Winter 08:00-11:00, 13:30-16:00, closed M F afternoons | price=40,000 dong | wikipedia=Presidential Palace Historical Site | image=Ho Chi Minh House 1463237026 5317a7aaed.jpg | wikidata=Q5370392 | lastedit=2017-05-09 | content=The exit from the mausoleum takes you right into the grounds of the, uh, vestige, where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 until his death in 1969. The nicely landscaped complex includes Ho Chi Minh's two homes (one a small one-story house, the other a traditional stilt house), kept shiny and "as he left them" by the authorities, as well as a garage with two of Ho's presidential cars and a carp-filled pond. You also get to see Ho Chi Minh's work room and Politburo meeting room. The Presidential Palace is nearby, but it's not open to visitors. Pamphlets are available in English, Chinese, French and Korean. Guided tours are usually available if you wait. }} [[File:Hanoi Flag Tower.jpg|thumb|Flag Tower]] * {{see | name=National Museum of Vietnamese History | alt=Bảo tàng Cách mạng Việt Nam | url=http://www.baotanglichsu.vn/subportal/ | email= | address=No 1 Trang Tien Street and 216 Tran Quang Khai Street | lat=21.0253 | long=105.8589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00, except first Monday of month | price=40,000 dong for both | wikidata=Q5370414 | lastedit=2018-08-28 | content=Actually two museums: one covers Vietnam from prehistoric times to 1945 and the other covers 1945 to present. This museum gives a very informed and detailed account of the Vietnamese struggle against first the French (starting in 1858—on the first floor), then against the US, ending on 30 Apr 1975 (on the ground floor). It is housed in a colonial French building which was completed in 1932. The building, designed by the architect Ernest Hébrard is considered as a successful blend between the colonial French architecture and traditional Vietnamese architecture, called Indochina architecture. He created double-walls and balconies for a natural ventilation system and protection from sunshine. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Vietnamese Women's Museum | alt=Bảo Tàng Phụ nữ Việt Nam | url=http://www.baotangphunu.org.vn/ | email=info@baotangphunu.org.vn | address=36 Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem District | lat=21.023463 | long=105.851619 | directions=Central Hanoi, 1 km S of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 4 3825 9938 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3825 9129 | hours=Daily 08:00-17:00 | price=30,000 dong (60,000 dong with audioguide) | wikipedia=Vietnamese Women’s Museum | image=Vietnamese Women's Museum, Women's Fashion section.JPG | wikidata=Q10743287 | lastedit=2020-03-08 | content=This often overlooked museum has benefited from an extensive renovation of its permanent exhibitions. The modernised interior is well laid out with information in Vietnamese, English and French, and contains a huge amount of information on the fearsome female heroines of Vietnamese history. There are also exhibitions on the rituals and traditions surrounding women in family, as well as a beautifully presented collection of intricate hand-made ethnic costumes. A highlight is the regularly updated special exhibitions on a diverse range of subjects, from contemporary issues such as single mothers and street vendors to traditional medicine and Mother Goddess worship. English language tours are available on request. }} ====Further out==== *{{see | name=Museum of Ethnology | alt=Bảo tàng Dân tộc học Việt Nam | url=http://www.vme.org.vn/ | email= | address=Nguyen Van Huyen St, Cau Giay District | lat=21.0406 | long=105.799 | directions=Bus 14 from Hoan Kiem Lake - ask the conductor when to stop, and take a 500 m walk towards the museum (backtrack a little from the bus stop, and when you see a large street perpendicular to the street that you dropped off, take that street and walk down the street until you see the Museum of Ethnology to your left). Bus 38 goes from right outside the Temple of Literature to the street the museum is on | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 08:30-17:30 | price=40,000 dong for foreigners, extra 50,000 dong for photography. | wikipedia=Vietnam Museum of Ethnology | image=Dan toc hoc 1.jpg | wikidata=Q1048345 | lastedit=2018-08-28 | content=Exhibitions cover mainly the culture and ritual practices of the various ethnic groups in the whole of Vietnam. One of the key attractions of the museum is the open-air exhibition, which has reconstructions of traditional houses from multiple ethnic groups, which even comes with inhabitants in costumes. The museum features actual explanations of the exhibits in Vietnamese, French and English. There is an excellent café on the premises. }} * {{see | name=Hanoi Museum | alt=Bảo tàng Hà Nội | url= | email= | address=Pham Hung St, Cau Giay District | lat=21.011 | long=105.786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 08:00-11:30 & 13:30-17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q1835176 | lastedit=2019-01-03 | content=Local natural and human history down the ages. }} * {{see | name=Air Force Museum | alt=Bảo Tàng Không Quân | url= | email= | address=Truong Chinh St | lat=20.9998 | long=105.83 | directions=SW of city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7928536 | content=There's a UH-1 helicopter, Soviet-built MiG fighters, a huge Mi-6 helicopter and other aircraft. Unfortunately they've been exposed to the elements for some time and local children climb over them. }} ===Parks=== *{{see | name=Hoàn Kiếm Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.028889 | long=105.8525 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Park is free; 30,000 dong admission to the island temple (玉山祠). | wikipedia=Hoàn Kiếm Lake | image=Hoan Kiem.jpg | wikidata=Q1151254 | content=A pleasant park in the centre of town, an easy walk from anywhere in the Old Quarter. It's the locals' favorite leisure spot, and a great place to watch people practising ''tai chi'' in the morning or to sit and read in the afternoon. At weekends the park becomes even more popular as the normally busy road around it is pedestrianised, and instead filled with children driving electric cars or riding hoverboards. ''Hoàn Kiếm'' means "returned sword", and the name comes from a legend in which King Lê Lợi was given a magical sword by the gods, which he used to drive out the invading Chinese. Later, while boating on the lake, he encountered a giant turtle, which grabbed the sword and carried it down to its depths, returning it to the gods from whom it had come. (You can see a version of the legend at the '''Water Puppet Theatre'''.) The giant soft-shell turtles, whom Vietnamese biologists assigned to a separate species, ''Rafetus leloii'', resided in the lake until the early 21st century. One of them, who died in 1968, has been preserved by the wonders of taxidermy, and can be viewed in a glass box (sarcophagus?) in a pavilion adjacent to Ngoc Son Temple on the island in the lake. }} *{{see | name=Lý Thái Tổ Statue & Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.0257 | long=105.8531 | directions=SE corner of lake | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-09 | content=The park faces Hoàn Kiếm lake, with a beautiful view of the busy Hang Bai St. and the serenity of the willows on the bank of the lake. Many locals view this mini-park as their favourite place because it is a symbol of the integration of modernity and tradition. One might encounter a group of youths practising hip-hop, breakdancing, or playing foot-badminton, while at the same time seeing a three-generation family enjoying a walk in the park. }} *{{see | name=Hồ Tây | alt=West Lake | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.055 | long=105.82 | directions=NW of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=West Lake (Hanoi) | image=West Lake (Hanoi).jpg | wikidata=Q1187394 | content=Mostly a residential hub of the well-to-do. The InterContinental West Lake, Sheraton Hanoi and Pan Pacific Hanoi are on this lake front. }} *{{see | name=Lenin Statue & Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.0317 | long=105.8394 | directions=Dien Bien Phu St, across from the Army Museum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can always feel the diversity and liveliness of Hanoi here. In the morning, there are low-energy aerobics class for elders and aerobics class for the young in the morning. During the day, one can enjoy the tranquility in the park since everybody is either at work or in school. In the afternoon, it becomes a playground for children, students, soccer teams, and badminton players. }} ===Temples=== [[File:Temple of Literature - main gate.jpg|thumb|Temple of Literature]] * {{see | name=Bạch Mã Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=76 Hang Buom St, Hoan Kiem District | lat=21.035752 | long=105.851032 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Den_Bach_Ma.jpg | wikidata=Q10841667 | content=Time: the 12th to the 13th day of the second lunar month. Worships the Long Đỗ God (also known as ''Bạch Mã,'' lit. "White Horse"), the patron god of the old imperial capital, Thăng Long (now Hà Nội). Also performs the Lễ Tiến Xuân (''Tiến Xuân Ngưu,'' lit. "Springtime Rite"), celebrating the arrival of the growing season. }} * {{see | name=Ngọc Sơn Temple | alt=玉山寺 | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.0307 | long=105.852 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Temple of the Jade Mountain | image=Tháp Bút ở Hồ Gươm.jpg | wikidata=Q3517494 | content=Located on a small island in the Hoan Kiem Lake, connected with the mainland by a bridge. With small but attractive grounds, the temple displays on Vietnamese history and, more memorably, displays on the giant turtles, including a mummified specimen (who died in 1968). The two on-site gift shops vend a variety of souvenirs, many of them turtle-themed. }} * {{see | name=Temple of Literature | alt=Văn Miếu / 文庙 | url=http://vanmieu.gov.vn/vi/ | email= | address=Quốc Tử Giám St | lat=21.0291 | long=105.8361 | directions=a few blocks south of the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08:00-18:00 | price=Adult 30,000 dong; student, senior or disabled person 15,000 dong; child under 15 free | Wikipedia= | wikidata=Q1202019 | lastedit=2020-04-07 | content=The Temple was founded in 1070 and became the country's first university six years later. The overall design is somewhat similar to the "original" Confucian Temple in [[Qufu]], with 5 courtyards. Most of the architecture is named with titles indicating reverence to literature and language. The showpiece of the complex is the third courtyard with eighty-odd stone tablets, each mounted on the back of a tortoise (known as ''bixi'' in Chinese), inscribed with the names of graduates. Another courtyard is full of gift shops, which also sell stamps, coins, and books. A reduced-size replica of the famous giant softshell turtle (the original being at the Ngoc Son Temple at the Lake of the Returned Sword) can be seen in one of the pavilions as well; it was made by Vietnamese artisans out of ceramic, and gold-plated. The fourth courtyard contains a temple and statues devoted to Confucius and his four disciples. The fifth and last courtyard, which was destroyed by the French in 1946 and rebuilt in 2000, contains a mini-museum showcasing information on Emperor Lý Thánh Tông and his successors who built and renovated the temple. You may find a Vietnamese band playing local instrumental music in front of this museum. There are explanatory wall-hangings in English and French all along the way, and you don't need a guide. }} ===Chinese assembly halls=== While Hanoi no longer has a Chinatown today, as the ethnic Chinese community was mostly expelled to China in the wake of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, two Chinese assembly halls remain in the former Chinatown area as a reminder of that lost community. * {{see | name=Fujian Assembly Hall | alt=Hội Quán Phúc Kiến / 福建會館 | url= | email= | address=40 P. Lãn Ông | lat=21.035419608397067 | long=105.84869089748511 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Former assembly hall of the Chinese from Fujian province. It was converted to a primary school after the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, but was restored to its former glory in 2015, and is today used for some public functions. }} * {{see | name=Canton Assembly Hall | alt=Hội Quán Quảng Đông / 粵東會館 | url= | email= | address=22 P. Hàng Buồm | lat=21.036125635464696 | long=105.85227548968119 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | image= | wikidata= | content=Former assembly hall of the Chinese from Guangdong province. It was converted to a kindergarten after the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, but was restored to its former glory in 2021, and is now an exhibition space open to the public. }} ===Miscellaneous=== * {{see | name=Hanoi Citadel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.037407 | long=105.840428 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hanoi Citadel | image=Dien_Kinh_Thien_001.jpg | wikidata=Q4568216 | content=Built as a residence for the Vietnamese king, the citadel was mostly destroyed by the French, used as a military headquarters during the Vietnam War and nowadays it is described on the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]] as "Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi". }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Hanoi Train Street | alt= | url= | email= | address=5 Trần Phú, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-03-08 | content=A stretch of railway lined by restaurants and cafes. Trains pass through the narrow passage very close to the cafes. Because of stupid tourists posing for selfies in front of oncoming trains, there are now police posted at the entrance to order people away. Cafe owners can bring you in through passageways nearby, however, so wander around to look for an invitation. You'll have to buy a coffee, juice or a beer, but prices are reasonable. }} * {{see | name=St. Joseph's Cathedral | alt= | url=https://www.tonggiaophanhanoi.org/ | email= | address=Nha Tho, Hoàn Kiếm District | lat=21.0286 | long=105.849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-11:00, 14:00-17:00; Su 07:00-10:30, 15:00-21:00| price= | wikipedia=St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi | image=Statue of our Lady, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi.jpg | wikidata=Q1923783 | lastedit=2021-12-04 | content=A late 19th-century Gothic Revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. Built in 1886, the exterior is gaunt and grey, but the interior is light and peaceful. Mass is held several times a day, and for Sunday evening mass at 18:00 the crowds are huge: the service is broadcast to those outside who can't get in. As of Nov 2021, it is undergoing a major renovation to maintain the cathedral's structural integrity and restore its exterior paintwork. }} * {{see | name=Presidential Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình | lat=21.039286 | long=105.834586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Presidential Palace, Hanoi | image=Presidential Palace of Vietnam.jpg | wikidata=Q864758 | lastedit= | content=Completed in 1906 as the residence of the French Governor-General of Indochina. It became the official residence of the President of North Vietnam following independence in 1954, and later of the President of Vietnam following reunification in 1975. Ho Chi Minh was said to have refused to live in the palace for symbolic reasons, though he used it to receive state guests. The building is not open to the public, but you can view it from the outside and take photographs. }} ===Wartime sites=== [[File:HoaloHaNoi070720091322.jpg|thumb|Hoa Lo "The Hanoi Hilton"]] * {{see | name=B-52 Lake | alt=Huu Tiep Lake | url= | email= | address=Ngoc Ha Precinct, Ba Dinh District | lat=21.037947 | long=105.826996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Until 19 Dec 1972, this was just a small brackish pond just off Hoàng Hoa Thám St., about 1 km west of the mausoleum. On that day, in a twisted retelling of the Hoan Kiem legend, Vietnamese anti-aircraft missiles blasted the enemy's eight-engine, 100-ton aircraft and sent it to the shallow bottom of the lake, where it remains today. }} * {{see | name=Downed Aircraft Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.046856 | long=105.836830 | directions=Along Thanh Nien St on Truc Bach Lake | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A stone plaque commemorating the shooting down of a US Navy (not "USAF" as depicted) aircraft in 1967. Read the Vietnamese script and you can pick out the name of ''John McCain'', the late U.S. senator, one of the airmen. }} *{{see | name=Hỏa Lò Prison | alt=Hanoi Hilton | url= | email= | address=1 Hỏa Lò, Hoan Kiem | lat=21.025278 | long=105.846389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30 (Mondays and Fridays 8-12) | price=30,000 dong | wikipedia=Hỏa Lò Prison | image=HanoiHilton.jpg | wikidata=Q1359941 | lastedit=2017-05-09 | content=This prison was built by the French at the turn of the 20th century, in classical French prison design. This is where the French imprisoned and executed Vietnamese freedom fighters. It is now a museum since two thirds of the prison was torn down to make way for the Hanoi Towers, the museum exhibits the plight of the jailed political revolutionaries, their plight under the French colonial regime and the struggle of the Vietnamese people against imperialism in chilling detail. The prison was also known as the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War as it held US POWs. Little emphasis is given to this period however, and to some the exhibits may seem to be propaganda, such as showing photos only of prisoners being treated well and playing basketball and playing chess. The museum claims to have John McCain's flight suit from when his plane was shot down. Most of the exhibits are self-explanatory in English and a guide may not be required. You can still get one for 25,000 dong. }} [[File:John McCain shot down, Truc Bach lake, Hanoi - panoramio.jpg|thumb|John McCain shot down, Truc Bach lake, Hanoi]] == Do == * {{do | name=Backstreet Academy | alt= | url=http://www.backstreetacademy.com | email=info@backstreetacademy.com | address=11A Nam Trang, Truc Bach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +84 979 545 707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-18:00 | price= | content=An alternative tour experiences platform, they enable locals to offer authentic and unique activities to tourists such as silk weaving, wood carving workshops, paper stencilling, traditional music instruments and even a course where you can make your own traditional paper masks or leather products with local craftsmen. A social enterprise, they work with many underprivileged people who either serve as hosts or facilitators/guides. A great way to interact with local people and take in the culture. }} *[https://flavorsofhanoi.com/ '''Flavors of Hanoi'''], 25 Hang Be, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, ☏ +84 967 25 8586, ✉ hello@flavorsofhanoi.com. 09:00-21:00. A local foodie experiences provider, they offer personal street food tours to help visitors explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter and French Quarter through their taste buds. ===Cinemas=== * {{do | name=August Movie Theater | alt=Rap Thang 8 | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On Hang Bai St, 5 min away from Trang Tien Plaza and the commercial area, such as Pho Hue, Hai Ba Trung and Trang Tien St | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{do | name=CGV Cinemas (formerly Megastar) | alt= | url=https://www.cgv.vn/en/theaters/cinema/index/city/vn-04/name/cgv-vincom-center-ba-trieu | email= | address=191 Ba Trieu | lat= | long= | directions=on the 6th floor of the Vincom City Towers | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=70,000-115,000 dong for 2D movies depending on day and time. 90,000-230,000 dong for 3D movies | lastedit=2017-03-20 | content=The movies are relatively new, perhaps one or two months later than in the US. The movies are not dubbed although there are subtitles so both non-Vietnamese speakers and locals can enjoy them. }} ===Cooking classes=== * {{do | name=EZ Cooking Class | alt= | url= http://www.daynauan.vn | email= | address=49 Lane, 49 Huynh Thuc Khang St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{do | name=EDUMA | alt= | url= http://daynauan.info/ | email= | address=94 Lane, 49 Lo Duc St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{do | name=Hanoi Cooking Centre | url=http://hanoicookingcentre.com/ | email= | address=44 Chau Long St | lat= | long= | directions=close to Truc Bac lake | phone=+84 4 3715 0088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cooking school, retail outlet and beautiful courtyard cafe with an excellent menu of Asian and Western favourites. Hands-on cooking classes and short courses in a relaxed atmosphere.}} * {{do | name=Hidden Hanoi | alt= | url=http://hiddenhanoi.vn/ | email=info@hiddenhanoi.com.vn | address=137 Nghi Tam Rd (aka Duong An Duong Vuong), Tay Ho | lat= | long= | directions=on the bund road in the Tay Ho District | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hidden Hanoi runs walking tours and cooking classes. There are many options including the 1-hr walking tour of the local market, followed by the 3-hr cooking class. Cooking class menus change daily, and there are other walking tours available. They also run language classes, and there is a dance school in the same building.}} * {{do | name=Vietnam Culinary School| alt= | url= | email=hanoiculinaryclass@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fully equipped facilities to learn Vietnamese cooking. A typical day will commence with a visit to the morning market accompanied by an instructor to select ingredients for your cooking lesson. The class will be followed by a meal in a restaurant sampling your own cooking as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes.}} * {{do | name=Học Viện Ẩm Thực | alt= | url=http://www.hocvienamthuc.com/ | email= | address=60 Tran Nhan Tong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-13 | content= }} ===Gym=== * {{do | name=No Name | alt= | url= | email= | address=88 Hang Buom St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you want to do some mild weight training on a budget. The gym is in very poor condition: the floor is hazardous and no one will spot you while benching so ensure your last rep you are able to place the bar back or go with a friend. The front of the gym is full of scooters and the rear wall has pictures of Uncle Ho exercising.}} ===Pampering=== *{{do | name=SF Salon and Spa | url= | email= | address=30 Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 926 2032 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nice, not too expensive spa with a range of services, including massages, manicures/pedicures, facials. They will pay for your one-way taxi fare to the spa. Friendly staff.}} ===Rock climbing=== * {{do | name=VietClimb | alt= | url=http://vietclimb.vn/ | email= | address=So 40 Ngo 76 An Duong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 9 1454 8903 | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 14:00-22:00 | price= | content=200-m² climbing surface, a 50-m² café & terrace to chill out, and a climbing pro-shop. Also a great place for finding out where to climb immediately outside of Hanoi.}} ===Theatre=== * {{do | name=Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre | alt= | url=http://thanglongwaterpuppet.org | email= | address=57 Dinh Tien Hoang St | lat= | long= | directions=across from Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 4 824 9494 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 824 5117 | hours= | price=Camera passes are an extra 20,000 dong |lastedit=2016-11-08| content=Musicians accompany folk legends from Vietnamese history, told with wooden men, women, and dragons, dancing and splashing on the face of the water. The narratives are sung in Vietnamese, but lyrics are available in several languages. Or just ignore the dialogue and narration and focus on the special effects. There are several performances throughout the day. Don't worry about getting wet, but the seats are very small, and visitors with above-average height will have to squirm a bit.}} * {{do | name=Hồng Hà Theater | alt=Vietnam Tuồng Theatre | url= | email=honghatheatre@gmail.com | address=51 Duong Thanh Street (inside Old Quarter) | lat= | long= | directions=walk: from northern tip of Hoan Kiem Lake go along Hang gai street to the west about 500 m then turn right at Duong Thanh street, the theater is on the right at number 51; by bus: take bus 01 stop at bus stop 30 Duong Thanh then walk about 30 m toward the north | phone=+84 984545228 | tollfree= | hours=M Th 18:00-19:00 | price=150,000 dong | lastedit=2018-09-18 | content=Hát tuồng (Hanoi: [háːt tûəŋ]) or hát bội (Saigon: [háːk ɓôjˀ]) is a form of Vietnamese theatre. Hát tuồng is often referred to as classical "Vietnamese opera" influenced by Chinese opera which combines acting, singing, and dancing. Tuồng employs the use of stock characters who are recognizable from their make-up and costumes, which are typically very elaborate and extravagant. Usually, a character's personalities can be revealed through three features: the color of the face, the eyebrows, and the beard.<br />In this 1 hour show, the artists will perform most interesting, unique and typical recitals from famous Tuongs (which typically last 1-2 hours). The show starts at 18:00 but from 17:30 the theater is open so the guests can interact with the artists, observe the performance preparation and try to sing, dance, play drum with the artists and enjoy traditional royal tea. The English leaflets will be provided for every guest which will introduce the content of each recital throughout the show. }} * {{do | name=Công Nhân Theater | alt=Tu Phu (Four Palaces Show) | url=https://viettheatre.com/en | email=ticket@viettheatre.com | address=42 Trang Tien street | lat= | long= | directions=from the Opera House walk down Trang Tien street 1 block, the Theater is on the right; from southern side of Hoan kiem lake, walk toward Trang tien street for 2 blocks, the theater is on the left | phone=+84 90 219 5650 (VI), +84 90 703 3553 (EN) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th Sa 18:00-18:45, 19:30-20:15 | price=USD5.49-12.95 | lastedit=2018-09-18 | content="Four Palaces” refers to the belief in the worship of Four Mother Goddesses, including Mother Goddess of Heaven, Mother Goddess of Forest, Mother Goddess of Water and Mother Goddess of Earth.The late 19th and early 20th centuries were the most flourishing periods of Mother Goddess religion in Viet folklore. There are times when Mother Goddess religion is considered as a manifestation of superstition and thus prohibited. However, the rituals of “Tứ Phủ” (Four Palaces), known by several other names, for instance, Tứ Phủ Công Đồng or Four Palaces Council, hát văn, chầu thánh, etc., still have a remarkable presence and strong reflection in Viet folk arts for several reasons:<br />1. Four Palaces is considered as a medium of lively communication of humans with Gods or Saints, divine beings who are familiar to Vietnamese both spiritually and in real life. The communications are organized as rituals by psychics or mediums who play roles of middlemen connecting people to divines. As such, it connected with Vietnamese in general.<br />2. Four Palaces is a lively form of art which collected many materials of folk arts, for example, hát chầu văn or chầu thánh (a traditional folk art which combines trance singing and dancing) and rites (ceremonies) as well as music with drum, flute and folk instruments; ritual dancing, rites of hầu đồng (hiển thánh) or ritual dress of sorceresses, etc. You can buy ticket online via website. }} * {{do | name=Hanoi Chèo Theatre | alt=Show "Long Thanh Dien Xuong" | url=http://nhahatcheovietnam.vn/ | email= | address=1 Giang Văn Minh | lat= | long= | directions=across street from Kim Son Pagoda | phone=+84 24 3845 7403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th 17:30-18:30 | price=150,000 dong | lastedit=2018-09-18 | content=Chèo (Vietnamese: [cɛ̂w]) is a form of generally satirical musical theatre, often encompassing dance, traditionally performed by Vietnamese peasants in northern Vietnam. It is usually performed outdoors by semi-amateur touring groups, stereotypically in a village square or the courtyard of a public building, although it is today increasingly also performed indoors and by professional performers. Chèo stage art is one of the great cultural heritage of the Vietnamese folk treasure. Chèo has been a popular art form of the Vietnamese people for many generations and has fostered the national spirit through its lyrical content. Show Long Thanh Dien Xuong introduces to the visitors different types of folk arts/performances which used to be common in the history, when Hanoi was the royal capital of Viet Kingdom: cheo, ca tru, chau van, xam, water puppet. }} * {{do | name=Hanoi Opera House | alt= | url=http://hanoioperahouse.org.vn/ | email=hnopera@hanoioperahouse.org.vn | address=01 Tràng Tiền | lat=21.024167 | long=105.857778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1186043 | content=Built by the French during the colonial period, today it usually hosts classical music concerts and local Vietnamese plays and pop concerts rather than operas. }} ==Buy== Many places accept US dollars, and cash is king. Most shops quote much higher prices for tourists (including Vietnamese people from other regions) than for locals, and the belief that tourists are rich and hence should pay more than locals is firmly entrenched in the local culture. As such, most vendors will insist that as a tourist, you pay the tourist price and will refuse to let you bargain the price down to the local price even if you know what it is. If you have a trusted local friend, you can save a fair bit of money by getting your friend to buy the item you want in your absence. ===ATMs=== ATMs are common but many have a transaction limit of 2 million dong. They charge varying fees and a single ATM can charge different fees for different cards - once you've found a cheap one, stick with it. Exceptions to the low transaction limit include the local Techcombank and Military Bank, and the international (and rarer) ANZ ([https://www.anz.com/vietnam/en/Personal/Ways-Bank/atm/ ATMs]), HSBC ([http://www.hsbc.com.vn/1/2/diemgiaodich ATMs]) and Citibank, with higher transaction limits of 5,000,000-7,000,000 dong for MasterCard and Visa. You should expect to pay an ATM fee of around 40,000 dong, but reported fees range from 0 to 150,000 dong (both for HSBC). HSBC ATMs in the Old Quarter have limits of 8,000,000 dong with a 150,000 dong fee, which is still more economical than making multiple withdrawals (April 2017). The airport, top end hotels such as the Melia, Sheraton and Sofitel Metropole, and expat-oriented shopping centres such as Hanoi Towers and the Syrena Centre in Tay Ho are a good place to find international ATMs. Google Maps is also reasonably accurate. ===Books and maps=== * {{buy | name=Bookworm Hanoi | url=http://www.bookwormhanoi.com/ | email= | address=44 Chau Long (Hanoi Cooking Center) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 43 715 3711, +84 912 561800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=New and used books.}} * Small Vietnamese bookstores (''nhà sách'') line Phố Đinh Lễ St, just south of the large post office east of Hoan Kiem Lake. Most of them stock a variety of bilingual dictionaries, but hardly any books in English. Among them, as of 2016, Nhà Sách Lam seemed to have the best selection of maps (both Hanoi City and Vietnam regional). * Most of the numerous souvenir shops inside the Temple of Literature (see under [[#Museums|Museums]]; admission fee needs to be paid to get in) also carry a selection of books about Vietnam in English and other foreign languages (French, Spanish, Japanese), as well as culture- and history-oriented books in Vietnamese. Not a good place to shop for dictionaries or maps, though. ===Markets=== * {{buy | name=Chợ Hôm | alt=The equivalent meaning in English would be "Noon Market" but the translation is not close| url= | email= | address=Pho Hue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A huge range of goods, and famous for the fabric market on the second floor. There are many kiosks selling different types of fabrics ranging from cheap, affordable to best quality with a high price. When shopping, take your time and never rush into buying anything. Sellers often quote a very high price that you can bargain down considerably.}} * {{buy | name=Chợ Đồng Xuân | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for being the market for wholesalers. They have school supplies, stuffed animals, clothing. It is quite an experience to spend some time in the market observing the sellers and buyers.}} * {{buy | name=Chợ Hàng Da | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-08-29 | content=A 6-storey building to house the market is under construction. All the kiosks are now in the neighbouring area, either on Phùng Hưng (second-hand clothing), Đường Thành, or Lý Nam Đế Streets. Sell a huge range of goods including pets, groceries, prepared foods and fabrics. It is now mostly empty. }} * {{buy | name=Night Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00- | price= | content=This market gathers on a walking street in the Old Quarter. Has anything from pirated DVDs to traditional ornaments. Prices are [[Bargaining|negotiable]], but watch out for "foreigner pricing" which is fairly common.}} ===Supermarkets=== Although most grocery shopping still happens in street markets (see above), supermarkets and convenience stores are becoming more common. As well as local mid-level and luxury brands, many supermarkets stock imported products such as California pistachios and almonds, European cheese, chocolates and wine, Korean kim chi, or Japanese seaweed snacks. Consumer staples, such as fresh produce or tofu may be considerably more expensive than in traditional markets. '''Vinmart''' is a fast growing chain of convenience stores and by far the most common brand in Hanoi, offering a selection of fresh products (including the "clean" Vineco range with less pesticides) as well as the staples you'd expect at similar stores worldwide. '''L's Place''' has a few branches, including one just south of the Hoa Lo prison on Ly Thuong Kiet and focuses on the expat market. '''Aeon Fivimart''' is a large supermarket with a central branch east of Hoan Kiem Lake (27A Ly Thai To, at Tran Nguyen Han). The similarly named but separately owned '''Aeon Citimart''' is in Hanoi Towers on the site of the former Hoa Lo prison. Meanwhile, the huge but further afield '''Lotte Mart''', located in the basement of the Lotte Center (Hanoi's second-tallest building; at the corner of Đào Tấn and Liễu Giai, a few blocks south of West Lake - the word "Lotte" on the tower makes it easy to find), may be one of the best of the breed, with a good bakery and cafeteria section. Open 08:00-22:00. If you've a particular desire to spend two or three times the usual price on a selection of boutique imported Western goods (French Comte cheese, Iberico ham, British ale), '''Annam Gourmet''' have a store in the Syrena Centre on Xuân Diệu St. in Tây Hồ. ===Money changers=== Money changers found in most guest houses and banks give bad rates. Jewellery shops consistently offer a better rate, the best ones are located along Ha Trung Rd (5-min walk from Hoan Kiem Lake) and Hang Bac. Just walk into the shop and ask them if they change money. Ask 5 or more shops to see which one gives the best rate. Don't exchange money from the black market people on the streets. ===Miscellaneous=== Contact lens solution is rare in Vietnam, and many pharmacies don't stock it. The pharmacy at the corner of Trang Tien and Dinh Tien Hoang (southeast corner of Hoan Kiem Lake) may have some in stock. ==Eat== Since the mid 1990s, Vietnamese cuisine has grown in quality and variation. Most famous remains "phở gà" (chicken noodle soup), "phở bò"(beef noodle soup), or "phở chay" (tofu noodle soup). There are various dishes including chicken, beef, fish and seafood, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of restaurants nowadays in Hanoi catering to everyone's taste. In Hanoi, there are hundreds of [[Street food|street restaurants]] in small kiosks on the sidewalk, with plastic tables and chairs on the pavement. Eating at these restaurants is a great way to experience the local food and culture. It is worth mentioning that food quality, freshness, and hygiene can vary greatly. A bowl of noodle soup goes for 30-40,000 dong (Apr 2015) and market food stalls offer fruit portions, sausages, doughnuts and other foods. Check your change as a few vendors seem to forget to give it, and learn a little Vietnamese because vendors often will not speak any or much English. ===Exotic treats=== Next to Beijing, Hanoi is probably the second in the running to the world's exotic food paradise. * {{eat | name=Snake Restaurants | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about ten minutes across the river from the city centre, take Bus 10, 15 or 17 and get off at the large mall" just beyond Gia Lâm station, and walk 500 m down the road at the right of the mall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The suburb of Le Mat (aka Snake Village) has numerous restaurants specializing in '''cobra foodstuffs.''' Live cobras are stored on the premises much the same way one would find live lobsters at a Western seafood restaurant. If one orders cobra blood wine from the menu, the waiter will take a live cobra, kill it on the spot, drain the blood into a shot glass of rice wine and top it off with the cobra's still beating heart for you to gulp down. Not for animal lovers or the ecologically-minded. Cobras are not cheap, but one snake becomes a dozen unique dishes, and enough to share between 3-4 people. ''Rượu rắn'' is cobra steeped whole in rice wine – or, especially in tourist areas, perhaps a cheaper, non-poisonous snake with similar coloring whose body has been stretched to give it the expected shape. Carefully investigate customs restrictions before deciding to bring a few bottles home, as some of the snakes used are endangered species.}} A local delicacy in the Hanoi area is '''dog meat''' (''thịt chó''), which is especially popular in the winter. There are a number of dog restaurants in the Tay Ho district. Another exotic regional taste is ''ca cuong'', an extract from the ''belostomatid'' or '''giant water bug'''. Just a few drops are added to noodles for the unique aroma. Boiled duck foetus eggs are sold by pedlars almost everywhere. The experience consists of the vendor cracking the egg in front of you, and peeling the shell and dropping the contents in a plastic bowl, then garnished with julienned ginger, basil leaf and sprinkled with chili sauce. You can see the severed head and beak of your chick that fell off if you are lucky enough to have your first bite from a different spot. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Bún Chả | url=http://bunchahangmanh.vn/ | email= | address=1 Hang Manh, 67 Duong Thanh | lat= | long= | directions=Old Quarter near Hang Da Market | phone=+84 16 9777 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-19:00 | price= | content=Some rate this as one of the best examples of bún chả in Hanoi, and therefore Vietnam (apparently in the south, bún chả is specifically advertised as Hanoi-style). For 100,000 dong each, you'll get a bowl full of tiny minced-pork rissoles that have been chargrilled over an open flame and a massive plate of pork rice paper rolls that have been fried in oil twice. You also get a phenomenal dipping sauce (fish sauce, made from sugar, garlic, peppers usually), a massive plate of greens and herbs and more bun (rice noodle) than you can handle. It is now more touristy than it used to be. Great food, but expect rude service.}} *'''[http://asiamarvels.com/hanoi-street-food-tour-cannot-miss-experience-foreign-tourists/ Bun Thang (noodles in chicken broth)] No. 32 and 48 Cau Go Street.''' It would be a shortcoming if you skip Bun thang. Bun thang looks simple but the way of processing it is very complicated. The main ingredients to make this noodle include fried chicken eggs, chopped chicken breast, pork pie and the rice noodles. * {{eat | name=Cafe 69 | url= | email= | address=69 Ma May St | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Friendly Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good place to eat Western food in the heart of the Old Quarter, although some visitors have found it expensive and the food inferior.}} * {{eat | name=The Cart Nghi Tam | alt= | url= | email= | address=8B, Lane 1 Au Co, Nghi Tam Village, Tay Ho | lat= | long= | directions=follow the road between the back doors of the Sheraton and the Intercontinental till it takes a right; it's just around the corner | phone=+84 4 3718 6967 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-19:00 | price= | content=Good for an early breakfast or a takeaway coffee. Their bacon baguette with back bacon is a rarity in Hanoi. Try the meat and potato pie or the veggie cheese, onion and potato pasty. }} * {{eat | name=Com Binh Dan | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Hang Bo, several side streets in Old Quarter | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-14:00| price= | content=Inexpensive, home-cooked Vietnamese meals.}} * {{eat | name=Com Chay Au Lac | url= | email= | address=277 Ngo Van Chuong | lat= | long= | directions=take Le Duan S, past train tracks, turn into alley after #114 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, 07:00-20:30 | price= | content=Typical local vegetarian restaurant like you'll find everywhere in Vietnam except Hanoi, a little off the beaten track in an atmospheric alleyway.}} * {{eat | name=Com Chay Nang Tam Vegetarian Restaurant | alt= | url=http://nangtam.com.vn/ | email=comchaynangtam.hanoi@gmail.com | address=79A Pho Tran Hung Dao | lat= | long= | directions=a few streets S of the lake | phone=+84 9 36 42 41 40, +84 24 39 42 41 40 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-21:00 | price= | content=This excellent restaurant is a good vegetarian option, and will please both vegetarians and non-vegetarians with its wide range of innovative dishes, which include fake meat dishes. Restaurant is comfortable with good ambience, and is good value. Well worth the short walk out of the old town. }} * {{eat | name=Hebe Cafe | url= | email= | address=33 Luong Van Can St | lat= | long= | directions=inside Hanoi Youth Hotel, near Hoan Kiem Lake, in the centre of Old Quarter | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cheap local and Western food.}} * {{eat | name=Huy Café & Pizza Inn | url= | email= | address=32 Dinh Liet St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large Italian dinner combo (garlic bread, soup, salad, pizza, pasta, drink).}} * {{eat | name=Joma Bakery Café | alt=Joma | url=http://joma.biz | email= | address=22 Ly Quoc Su, & 54 To Ngoc Van | lat= | long= | directions=Near the cathedral, and west lake | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-21:00 | price= | content=Fair-trade certified, organic coffee. A good range of freshly made sandwiches, other savouries and cakes. Excellent breakfast menu and lunch/dinner options.}} * {{eat | name=Kem Tràng Tiền | url= | email= | address=54 Phố Tràng Tiền | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular spot for ice cream on a hot day. Beware of motorbikes when entering the establishment, since it is sort of a drive-thru/drive-in ice cream shop. Recommended is the local cóm or đậu xanh flavours.}} * {{eat | name=Papa Joe's Coffee | url= | email= | address=112 Cau Go | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 926 2544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-23:00 | price= | content=Despite the name, this is a restaurant, serving pasta, soup, salads, sandwiches and burgers including vegetarian option. Pizzas leave a lot to be desired. Drinks and desserts. A small balcony affords a view over the frantic traffic square and the shores of the Hoan Kiem Lake below.}} * {{eat | name=Pho | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=On the corner of Nha Chung and Chan Cam | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All of the soups and sides include beef (bo), so this isn't for vegetarians.}} * {{eat | name=Pho Tu Lun (Au Trieu) | url= | email= | address=10 Ly Quoc Su | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many pho varieties.}} * {{eat | name=Quan An Ngon | alt=Delicious | url= | email= | address=18 Phan Boi Chau St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wide range of choices of dishes from everywhere in Vietnam at reasonable prices. Limited seating and many customers, so a wait is certain. They have a large seating area so customers do not have to wait long. Serves both lunch and dinner.}} *{{eat | name=Quan Bia Minh (Minh's) | url= | email= | address=7A Dinh Liet | lat= | long= | directions=100m N of the lake | phone=+84 4 3934 5323 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:30-23:30 | price= | content=Popular restaurant with lovely casual upstairs terrace. Minh speaks English well and keeps her staff attentive. Variety of Western, vegetarian and Vietnamese food. Reasonably priced.}} * {{eat | name=Ramen Haron | url=https://www.facebook.com/ramenharon/ | email= | address=40 Linh Lang, Ba Đình | lat=21.036651937885466 | long=105.81049883068165 | directions=just inside Alley 2, immediately after 40 Linh Lang | phone=+84 8 3254 3165 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11:30-13:45, 17:30-22:00 | price=Ramen bowls from 150K-170K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Hole-in-the-wall ramen joint in Hanoi's "Japantown", frequented by Japanese expats; some staff speaks Japanese. Stunning quality and variety of ramen at very reasonable prices. Reservations recommended due to limited seating; takeaway and home deliveries also available.}} * {{eat | name=Sen (Lotus) | url= | email= | address=10 Lane 431, Au Co Rd, Tay Ho District | lat= | long= | directions=next to the water park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buffet-style restaurant. They have a wide range of dishes from many regions in the country. The dishes are divided into stations where customers can order noodles, rice cakes or rice vermicelli. Serves both lunch and dinner.}} * '''[http://tinhdauvape.com/ Tinh Dau Vape]''', 266/17 Nguyen Van Cu st, Long Bien, Hanoi ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Cam Chan Quan | alt= | url= | email= | address=108 K1 Giang Vo St & Ciputra Entrance | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 12 3259 7696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This eatery has 2 outlets. The one at Ciputra Estate entrance has staff that speaks English, Chinese, and Vietnamese. A good pit stop for those craving for Asian food upon arrival or before departure, as they are at the mid-point of the city and airport. They serve Asian fare, Singaporean-influenced. Free Wi-Fi. Clean toilets. Their noodles as their not the usual pho, but a more typically Singaporean.}} * {{eat | name=Cha Ca La Vong | url= | email= | address=14 Cha Ca St & 107 Nguyen Truong To St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This establishment is so famous, the street is named after it. There's only one dish on the (Vietnamese-only) menu, fried fish in grease, but they've been serving it now for five generations. The traditional shrimp paste is now an optional extra. If you really love fish and shrimp, this experience might be for you. Authentic as it may be, it is a rip-off according to the locals. For the same price, you could eat 3 meals at a decent cafe street-side.}} * {{eat | name=Ciao Cafe | url= | email= | address=2 Hang Bai St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cosy place for coffee and cake. Not full of cigarette smoke, unlike many other cafes in Hanoi.}} * {{eat | name=Dalcheeni | url=http://www.dalcheenivn.com/ | email=dalcheenivn@gmail.com | address=100 Xuân Diệu St., Tây Hồ | lat=21.062803838352092 | long=105.82987682566491 | directions= | phone=+84 24 3266 8453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:30-14:30, 17:30-22:30 | price= Mains from 100K to 350K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Authentic Indian restaurant with classy interior and good view of West Lake, frequented by Indian expats; restaurant manager is a Goa native. All meat served is halal, with extensive vegetarian options available. Highly recommend the tandoor-grilled chicken, lamb and broccoli dishes. Reservations recommended.}} * {{eat | name=Huong Ly | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ly Thuong Kiet, close to the Melia Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a fantastic bar and restaurant on the ground floor and top floor of a building. The middle floor is a clothes shop. Fantastic food, serving anything from traditional noodles to salmon steak, beautifully presented and delicious. Friendly staff.}} * {{eat | name=Huyen Huong Restaurant | url= | email= | address=20 Bao Khanh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 828 8430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=from 80,000 dong | content=Choose from a wide variety of seafood dishes (many of which are swimming around in tanks) and other Vietnamese specialities. Friendly staff complements the tasty food.}} * {{eat | name=Kaiser Kaffee Restaurant | url= | email= | address=34A Ba Trieu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Interesting little place which has excellent Vietnamese and Western food.}} * {{eat | name=La Salsa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on Nha Tho St near the church in Old Town, across from Moka Cafe | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=French food and expat hang-out.}} * {{eat | name=Le Goût de Gia | url=https://www.facebook.com/leGout.Gia/ | email=info@gia-hanoi.com | address=12 Lê Phụng Hiểu St., Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.026215202429213 | long=105.8571710544571 | directions=located on the grounds of Lý Club as an annex | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:30-14:30, 17:30-22:30 | price= Mains from 270K to 350K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Gia's casual dining counterpart, a wine bar and bistro serving modern European small plates. Small number of covers, excellent ambiance; very reasonable pricing for the skilled cooking. Reservations recommended.}} * {{eat | name=Little Hanoi | url= | email= | address=21 Hang Gai St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 928 5333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Upscale cafe serving mainly Westerners in a pleasantly lit restaurant.}} * {{eat | name=Mediterraneo | url= | email= | address=23 Nhà Thờ St., Hoàn Kiếm | lat= | long= | directions=between La Salsa and Paris Deli | phone=+84 24 3826 6288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Mains from 195K to 490K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Authentic Italian food, probably the best you'll get in Hanoi. Prices are steep and portions small.}} * {{eat | name=Moka Café | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Nha Tho St close to the cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent selection of Western and Vietnamese food served in a coffee shop environment.}} * {{eat | name=Paradieso Restaurant | url=http://paradieso.com/ | email= | address=7 Nguyen Sieu | lat= | long= | directions=Old Quarter | phone=+84 4 39974861 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small, warm restaurant with both local Vietnamese and Western food. Good quality and affordable prices. You can have traditional Vietnamese food: cha ca, bun cha, pho, nem (spring rolls), also can have very good crepes. All very good quality in a nice decor.}} * {{eat | name=Paris Deli | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Nha Tho St across from Moka Cafe | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers delicious European fare for hearty appetites.}} * {{eat | name=Pepperoni's | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the Hang Gai end of Nha Chung | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Part of a small international chain of pizza restaurants. Locally run, they do regular special offers such as free desserts, eat-all-you-can buffets and loyalty schemes, whereby collecting tokens with each take-out entitles you to a free pizza. Pizzas, burgers, ice cream and apple crumble.}} * {{eat | name= State-Run Food Shop No. 37 | alt= | url= | email= | address=158 Trấn Vũ St., Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình | lat= 21.045813196533356 | long=105.84004006430119 | directions= | phone=+84 4 3715 4336 | tollfree= | hours= Daily: 10:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00| price=Mains 75K-250K dong | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=A kitschy throwback to Vietnam's impoverished subsidy era, emulating the government-subsidised eateries of the 1970s; the interior is lined from top to bottom with period artifacts, while food is served in historically-accurate cheap tin bowls. A tad pricier than what you'd expect for such rustic food, but the overall experience makes up for it. Order the signature ''cơm cháy mắm tép'' (scorched rice with shrimp paste) and ''tóp mỡ'' (pork crackling). }} * {{eat | name=Tamarind Café | url=http://tamarind-cafe.com/ | email= | address=Ma May 80 | lat= | long= | directions=Old Quarter | phone=+84 4 926 0580 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has a menu full of inventive vegetarian dishes, lots of fresh fruit juices, and a relaxed, stylish interior. Don't come here if you're hungry as the portions aren't very big, and it's a tad pricey.}} * {{eat | name=Tan My Design Cafe | alt= | url=http://tanmydesign.com | email= | address=61 Hang Gai | lat= | long= | directions=inside the fashion shop | phone=+84 4 3938 1451 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the Hanoi's best shops for fashion where you can also get nice Asian and Western foods in a cosy ambience. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=dragonCELLO | url=https://dragoncello.vn/ | email=restaurant@dragoncello.info | address=201 Vệ Hồ St., Tây Hồ | lat=21.06688950907696 | long=105.81124055450013 | directions=three-storey building painted bright yellow; very hard to miss | phone=+84 24 3266 8453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 | price= Mains 215K-680K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Italian restaurant in grand colonial-style mansion, with commanding lakefront views of West Lake. Ground floor counter also offers extensive selection of Italian cured meats and cheese for takeaway. Risottos are especially good. Reservations recommended; home deliveries also available.}} * {{eat | name=Etēsia | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/etesiahanoi/ | email= | address= 14B Lò Sũ St., Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.03157333897927 | long=105.85554899682907 | directions= | phone=+84 9 8686 8042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily: 17:00-21:00 | price=Mains 190K-890K dong | lastedit=2021-07-27 | content=Excellent contemporary European wine bar and bistro, with intimate countertop seating and dedicated cocktail bar on second floor. French head chef formerly sous chef at Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant. No tables, only 18 counter seats. Reservations recommended due to limited seating, but walk-ins also welcome. }} * {{eat | name=Gia | alt= | url=https://gia-hanoi.com/ | email=info@gia-hanoi.com | address= 61 Văn Miếu St., Đống Đa| lat=21.02750924501968 | long=105.83582416614739 | directions=opposite the Temple of Literature's eastern wall | phone=+84 8 9668 2996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Th-Su 11:30–14:30, dinner: Tu-Sa 18:00-23:00 | price=Tasting menu only: 7-course lunch from 650K dong, 17-course dinner from 1,590K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Fine dining fixed-course experience, with atmospheric decor and friendly, knowledgable staff serving modern reinventions of traditional Vietnamese cuisine using local produce. Reservations essential. }} * {{eat | name=Green Tangerine | alt= | url= | email= | address=48 Hang Be | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24 3825 1286 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Excellent French restaurant offering rich and delicious French food with an à-la-carte selection and a set menu. Popular with expats. }} * {{eat | name=JW Café| alt= | url=https://portal.marriott.com/hanjw-dining/jw-cafe | email=mhrs.hanjw.fb.marketing.coordinator@marriott.com | address= 8 Đỗ Đức Dục St., Mễ Trì, Nam Từ Liêm| lat=21.00729984722665 | long=105.78310589815355 | directions=on ground floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi | phone= +84 24 3833 5588 (ext. 1125) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Daily 06:00-22:00 | price=Breakfast 690K dong, lunch 590-790K dong, dinner: 1,100-1,350K dong, Sunday brunch 1,690K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Luxury buffet restaurant. Immense triple-height dining room with panoramic views of adjacent lake and National Convention Center complex. Six live stations serve Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Mediterranean, BBQ, carved meat and fresh seafood selection; Sunday brunch has unlimited abalone, lobsters, French oysters and foie gras. Attached "Chocolate Lab" makes fresh, handmade truffles on site. Reservations essential. }} * {{eat | name=LABRI Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.labribistro.com/ | email=labrihanoi@gmail.com | address= 113 Bùi Thị Xuân St., Hai Bà Trưng | lat=21.014779631474013 | long=105.84995120231929 | directions=2nd floor of innocuous building, no external signage; ground floor is motorbike garage | phone=+84 9 3135 3113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 17:00-22:00 | price=Mains 380K-680K | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Out-of-the-way modern French bistro with Korean touches in casual, minimalist dining room. Excellent cooking, though portions are a tad small. Korean head chef formerly worked at Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka. Reservations recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Lý Club | alt= | url=http://www.lyclub.vn/hanoi/ | email=info@lyclub.vn | address=4 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 39363069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00-23:00 | price=Starters 150,000 dong, mains 350,000 dong | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Top-notch Vietnamese and European cuisine in a French colonial mansion. On the expensive side for Hanoi, but the atmosphere and good quality of food make up for it. A pianist alternates with piped music. }} * {{eat | name=Pane e Vino Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop | alt= | url=https://panevino.vn/ | email= | address=3 Nguyen Khac Can & 98 Hang Trong | lat= | long= | directions=100 m east of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 4 3826 9080, +84 4 3928 6329 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-23:45 | price=Pizza 150,000 dong, mains 450,000 dong | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Serves a wide range of traditional regional Italian dishes. An extensive wine list with Italian wines from Veneto, Tuscany, Puglia, Sicilia, and Piedmont. Friendly service. A great place to relax and get recover after a long walking and shopping day. A/C within, extensive seating outside. }} * {{eat | name=Press Club | alt= | url=http://www.hanoi-pressclub.com | email=hongngoc@hanoi-pressclub.com | address=3rd floor, 59A Ly Thai To St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3972 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3934 0899 | hours=Daily 11:30-14:30, 18:00-23:30 | price=Mains from 900K dong | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Fine dining with Western cuisine and a good selection of wines. 70-seat restaurant, private wine room for 12, and another cosy private room for 4. A combination of old and contemporary features with a classically trained chef. }} * {{eat | name=Stellar Steakhouse | alt= | url=https://landmark72.intercontinental.com/stellar-steakhouse | email=hanoilandmark72@ihg.com | address=62nd Floor, Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower, Mễ Trì, Nam Từ Liêm | lat=21.01719379424889 | long=105.78435076135911 | directions=located on 62nd floor of the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72 | phone=+84 24 3698 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-22:30 | price=Steaks 900K-3,600K dong | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Fine American steakhouse serving a wide range of aged meats, including authentic Japanese Kobe; named Asia's Best Luxury Steakhouse in the 2019 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Glitzy Art Deco dining room with panoramic views of the city. Large private rooms, dedicated wine & cheese tasting room, and upstairs whisky & sake lounge. Attached mezzanine-floor Stellar Teppanyaki serves its own tasting menus. Reservations recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Uminohana | alt=Teppan Shu | url=https://www.facebook.com/%E9%AE%A8%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E8%8F%AF-Sushi-Uminohana-Restaurant-102101471696602/ | email= | address=70 Phan Kế Bính, Cống Vị, Ba Đình | lat=21.03612146201183 | long=105.81009963806743 | phone=+84 9 3367 1131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-13:00, 17:00-23:00 | price=Lunch donburi and omasake from 750K-1,650K dong; Dinner omasake from 1,300K-2,500K dong; Teppan Shu beef from 2,500K-3,450K dong | lastedit=2021-12-05 | content=Authentic omasake restaurant in Hanoi's "Japantown", serving traditional sushi, sashimi and donburi; all seafood and Wagyu beef flown fresh from Japan multiple times per week. A favourite of local Japanese expats, head chef have decade's worth of experience in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese. No tables, only 12 counter seats. Second-floor Teppan Shu exclusively serves grilled Ozaki beef. Reservations essential. }} * {{eat | name=T.U.N.G Dining | alt= | url=https://www.tungdining.com/ | email=info@tungdining.com | address=2C Quang Trung St., Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.026948131667922 | long=105.850009946659 | directions= | phone=+84 8 5993 3970 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-22:00 | price=20-course tasting menu 1,390K-1,790K dong | lastedit=2021-07-27 | content=Hanoi's first high-end tasting menu experience. Cozy second-floor dining room, serving inventive and technically accomplished Modern Scandinavian cuisine. Reservations essential. }} ==Drink== [[Vietnam#Beer|Bia hơi]] is abundant in the streets of the Old Quarter. At the crossing of ''Ta Hien'' and ''Luong Ngoc Quyen'' five separate venues fill up with travellers in the evenings, but you can get more local atmosphere on some of the side streets. Hanoi is a lively city on the weekends, but the Old Quarter closes relatively early (at midnight) on weekdays, so you might want to start your night early. Other places outside the Old Quarter stay open later and vary in closing times. Local young people gather around the cathedral located in Ly Quoc Su to have lemon ice tea (tra chanh) and sunflower seeds in street bars. After dark it gets quite crowded. Sit on a plastic chair in front of one of the bia hoi (fresh beer) establishments which are invariably on the corners of many of Hanoi's Old Quarter streets. This preservative-free light beer is the perfect drink to sip as you watch the city's frenetic bustle. The beer costs less than 5,000 dong and gives you an excuse to relax and take photos of the passing local characters: should not be missed. In the Old Quarter, you will find that almost every corner is filled with stalls selling pho (Vietnamese noodle) and cafe (the name is not limited only to coffee, but also tea, sweets and grocery items, and even to pho). On ''T&ocirc; Tich'', a small street connecting ''Hang Quat'' and ''Hang Gai'', you can help yourself to a refreshing fruit milkshake (''sinh tố'') at one of the stalls. ===Breweries=== If you are looking for something less watery than Bia Hoi, excellent freshly brewed Czech or German-style beer is available at several breweries, including: Hoa Vien (Czech), Goldmalt (Czech), Legend beer (German), with several branches around the city; prices are around 45,000-60,000 dong for 0.5 L. The craft beer revolution that's been simmering in Ho Chi Minh City since 2014 has been slow to reach Hanoi, but a few breweries are now coming online, although prices are higher still and 100,000 dong might not even get you 0.5 L. * {{drink | name=Hoa Vien | alt= | url=http://www.hoavien.vn/webapp/home.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-10 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Goldmalt | alt= | url=http://www.goldmalt.com.vn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-10 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Legend Beer | alt= | url=http://legendbeer.vn/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-10 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Furbrew | alt= | url=http://www.furbrew.com | email= | address=8b, Ngo 52 To Ngoc Van | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16:00-23:00 | price=80,000-100,000 dong/beer | lastedit=2017-02-09 | content=Danish-owned, Danish-style craft brewery. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Green Lake (Ho Guom Xanh) | url= | email= | address=32 Le Thai To | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A crowded bar with weekly performances by popular local singers. A place for the definitive Vietnamese entertainment scene. Has an cover charge on the weekends. Seems to combine part live singing with drag performances and a host club.}} *{{drink | name=Mao's Red Lounge | url= | email= | address=30 Ta Hien, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions=down the street from Tet and Cheeky Quarter | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small, but lively bar in the heart of the Old Quarter. Has two levels, the top floor which is usually packed with Westerners smoking loads of cigarettes. Mao himself is usually in presence, playing all kinds of music from his iPod. He's extremely friendly and will strike up a conversation with anyone willing to listen.}} * {{drink | name=Minh's Jazz Club | alt= | url=http://minhjazzvietnam.com/ | email= | address=1 Trang Tien, Ha Noi | lat= | long= | directions=alley behind the opera house | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=This longtime institution of the Hanoi music scene is still run by the same Mr Quyen Van Minh. It seems to move venue every couple of years, so worth checking in advance. In 2015 it was in an alley behind the opera house. No cover charge, beers get more expensive (around 75,000 dong) shortly before the music starts at 21:00, but cocktails are the same price (around 100,000 dong). Offers food. }} * {{listing | name=Standing Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=170 Trấn Vũ, Trúc Bạch | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-02-09 | content=Wide variety of Vietnamese craft beer, mostly from the south, but with a limited selection from the local Long Bien brewery. Despite the name, seats are available upstairs. }} * {{listing | name=Top of Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.lottehotel.com/hanoi-hotel/en/dining/restaurant-top-of-hanoi.html | email=topofhanoi@lotte.net | address=54 Liễu Giai St., Ba Đình | lat=21.032157508200076 | long=105.81260096417076 | directions= | phone= +84 24 3333 3016| tollfree= | fax= | hours=17:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Large outdoor rooftop bar & brasserie on the Lotte Center's 65th floor, with 128 seats. One of the highest bars in the world at 272m, with commanding 360-degree views of the entire city, live DJs on Tue-Sun, and open kitchen. Best visited at sunset for Golden Hour ambiance; can get quite chilly at night due to high altitude, especially during winter, so bring outerwear if necessary. Noticeably pricier than the average bar, as to be expected. }} ===Coffee=== *{{drink | name=Highlands Coffee | url=http://www.highlandscoffee.com.vn | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=opposite KFC | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the 3rd floor in a ship-shaped 5-storey building overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake and Vietnam's "Piccadilly Circus". Great spot to relax in scenic location where you can watch all the traffic and pedestrians go about their business below you along their outside balcony or stay inside their comfy air conditioned interior. They also serve food and beer.}} * {{drink | name=Cong Caphe | alt= | url=http://www.congcaphe.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-15 | content=Several locations across the city, although the most central is probably the one at 54 Ma May. Serves various coffees, chocolates and teas including their speciality coconut coffee smoothie (around 45,000 dong). Popular with a young and relatively hip but well off crowd, and open late. }} ==Sleep== === Budget === See '''[[common scams]]'''; they're more prevalent at the budget end of the market, but no more in Hanoi than in other cities. ====Old Quarter North of Hoan Kiem Lake==== The heart of the Old Quarter - potentially noisy and busy - but closest to the bars on Ma May and Ta Hien. * {{sleep | name=Camel City Hotel | alt=formerly Indochina Queen | url=http://www.camelcityhotel.com | email= | address=8/50 Dao Duy Tu Ln | lat= | long= | directions=between Dao Duy Tu and Ta Hien St | phone=+84 4 3935 2024 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=anytime | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Centrally located, slightly to the north of Hoan Kiem Lake. All rooms come with hot water, satellite TV and free breakfast. Since it's tucked away in an alley, it's much quieter than most other hotels that are on the main streets. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel du Centre Ville | alt=formerly Hanoi Legend | url= | email=centrevillehotel@gmail.com | address=No 47 Luong Ngoc Quyen St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions=20 m from the corner of Bia Hoi | phone=+84 4 3826 8459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=08:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=USD12-25, breakfast included | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Central 3-star. The rooms are spacious, safe, and renovated. Some rooms have wardrobes. The floors are hard tiled and very clean. LCD TV and refrigerator. Also a heater/air conditioner (the hot water 24/7); ironing boards, hair-dryers; Wi-Fi throughout; free Internet computers in the lobby and a wonderful breakfast. Like most hotels in this area, they lock the doors late. The staff is very friendly. But for English (or French) and negotiating, you need to ask for Tuan: he is a floating manager who can be easily summoned and is a knowledgeable concierge. Booking in advance is advisable. Note two properties at this address, the other is very basic. }} * {{sleep | name=Sweet Family Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email=info@hanoiguesthouse.com | address=14 Bat Su St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3824 5732 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double USD 22 | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=A small hotel very popular with backpackers. Friendly and reliable staff. All rooms air-con with en suite toilet and shower. Has a sister establishment, Hanoi Guesthouse 2. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Rendezvous Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hanoirendezvoushotel.com | email=bookings@hanoirendezvoushotel.com | address=31 Hang Dieu St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions=200 m NW of lake | phone=+84 4 3828 5777 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Run by an Australian couple. Private en suite rooms and shared rooms. Air-con, cable LCD televisions. Fully informed and equipped travel service for all destinations in Vietnam. Friendly English speaking staff. Free beer and spring rolls on Thursday nights. Laundry service. Good music in cafe. Free Internet PCs with Skype and free Wi-Fi in rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Triumphal Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=34 Hang Ga St, Hoan Kiem District | lat= | long= | directions=400 m north of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 24 6270 0937 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=All rooms equipped with air-con, TV, telephone, sofa, desk, shower, and toilet with bathroom amenities. Restaurant, bar, room service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, laundry/dry cleaning, spa. Beware, no reviews since 2014. }} * {{sleep | name=My Youth Hostel | alt=formerly Hanoi Youth Hostel | url= | email= | address=5 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 97 160 8966 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=17 rooms and dormitory with city view, air-con, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, en suite bath with tub and shower. Relaxation room on the 1st floor complete with a pool table, a dart board and a library. Free Wi-Fi, free beer, free tea, free coffee, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Kangaroo Hotel | alt= | url= | email=vnhnvn@gmail.com | address=Hang Luoc St 71 | lat= | long= | directions=600 m north of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 4 825 8044 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Basic 2-star in tall, ramshackle building with no lift. The rooms have comfortable beds, good hot water pressure for showers and air-con/fan combos. Amenities include satellite TV, free Internet and bathtub. Helpful staff with good English. }} * {{sleep | name=Little Hanoi DX2 Hostel | alt= | url=http://littlehanoihostel.com/ | email= | address=46 Hang Ga St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 382 739 618 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Rooms are clean and furnished with air conditioning, TV, sofa chairs, a minibar, a dresser, and a bathroom with hot and cold taps and a bath tub. High-speed Wi-Fi is available as well. The English speaking staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and can help you book tours. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Hostel | alt= | url=http://vietnam-hostel.com | email= | address=91C Hang Ma | lat= | long= | directions=500 m north of Hoan Kiem lake | phone=+84 24 6270 0006 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Clean, spacious and secure rooms, with rooftop lounge. The staff are very helpful. Free Internet and breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Stars Hotel | alt= | url= | email=sales@tuntravel.com | address=26 Bat Su | lat= | long= | directions=Old Quarter | phone=+84 4 3828 1911, +84 4 3828 1912 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Clean rooms with bath. Breakfast available. A few min by walk to Dong Xuan Market and Hoan Kiem Lake. Free Internet in some rooms and also at dining room at ground level. }} *{{sleep | name=Hanoi 3B hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hanoi3bhotel.com/ | email=booking@hanoi3bhotel.com | address=99 Ma May St, Hoan Kiem Dist | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+844 3 9351080 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=In the heart of the old town, clean rooms, helpful staff with a good level of English. They can also arrange transportation and tours. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Little Charm Hanoi Hostel | alt= | url=http://littlecharmhanoihostel.com/ | email=booking@littlecharmhanoihostel.com | address=44 Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.033980 | long=105.849370 | directions= | phone=+84 914872497 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=From USD7 | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Swimming pool and rooms with air-conditioning and soundproofing. Each bed has 2 lockers, reading light and other amenities. Bike rental, luggage storage, laundry services. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel | alt= | url=http://oldquarterviewhanoihostel.com/ | email=booking@oldquarterviewhanoihostel.com | address=3-5 Ngõ Nội Miếu, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.034623 | long=105.850946 | directions= | phone=+84 2437100578 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=USD6 | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=Vietnamese-style decoration, Internet with computer at lobby and hotel-wide Wi-Fi coverage. }} ==== Around the Cathedral ==== The narrow streets around St. Joseph's Cathedral offer a (relatively!) quieter and less hectic option than the main part of the Old Quarter, which is still only a five- to ten-minute walk. * {{sleep | name=Diamond Dorm | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/DiamonddormVietnam/ | email= | address=3B Tống Duy Tân Street in Hoàn Kiếm District | lat=21.029653 | long=105.844001 | directions= | phone=+84 949977706 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=250,000 dong dorm, 750,000 dong room | lastedit=2019-03-06 | content=Backpackers hostel and cafe opened in 2016, with dorm beds and private rooms. Has antique imitation tables and desks, furniture from the 1960s and 70s. Free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Especen Hotel | alt= | url=https://especenhotel.business.site | email=especen@gmail.com | address=28-38 Tho Xuong & 41 Ngo Huyen St, Hoan Kiem | lat=21.029094 | long=105.848511 | directions=30 m from St Joseph's Church on a quiet alley off of Au Trieu St | phone=+84 4 3824 4401 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3825 9460 | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Doubles from 300,000 dong | lastedit=2018-12-07 | content=Rooms are new, clean, bright, quiet, friendly staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Vietnam Backpackers' (Original) Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.vietnambackpackerhostels.com/eat-and-sleep/hanoi-the-original | email=info@hanoibackpackershostel.com | address=48 Ngo Huyen St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions=taxi to St Joseph's Cathedral, lane is one block north too narrow for vehicles | phone=+84 4 828 5372 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=24 hr | checkout=24 hr | price=Dorm USD7.50, double USD30, breakfast included | content=Run by two Australians who have lived there for many years. Clean air-con rooms (including female-only dorms plus double rooms), hot showers, tri-weekly BBQs on the rooftop, free Wi-Fi. All dorm beds have a large personal locker (no extra fee), shelf, and nightlight. Book in advance in high season. }} * {{sleep | name=Central Backpackers (Original) Hostel | alt= | url=http://centralbackpackershostel.com/ | email= | address=16 Ly Quoc Su | lat= | long= | directions=half a block N of the church on Ly Quic Su, in the alley next to June Fashion | phone=+84 24 3938 1849 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=24 hr | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Local friendly staff. Free Internet. Some guests report questionable hygiene. Free beer every night. They have a similar "Old Quarter" hostel at 14-16 Thanh Ha Street. }} * {{sleep | name=Loyalty Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 Tho Xuong | lat= | long= | directions=200 m west of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone=+84 98 800 7095 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from USD15 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Convenient clean place behind cathedral. }} * {{sleep | name=Victor Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=24C Lý Quốc Sư | lat= | long= | directions=200 m west of Hoan Kiem Lake | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from USD20 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Dorms have air-con, free computer use, breakfast can be added for USD1. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hanoi Guest House Royal | alt= | url=http://hanoiguesthouseroyal.com/ | email=booking@hanoiguesthouseroyal.com | address=26 Phat Loc, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem | lat=21.034698 | long=105.853977 | directions= | phone=+84 948617179 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=+30$ | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=24-hour front desk and a restaurant for complimentary daily breakfast. Featuring Victorian-inspired decor, air-conditionaled rooms come with a smart TV. Fan is additionally provided. In-room safe, fast Wi-Fi, minibar and electric kettle, complimentary coffee, tea, snack are also included. All rooms have natural light and views of the Hanoi Old Town. The ensuite bathrooms come with bathtub or glass wall, hair dryer, and hot shower. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Club Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehanoiclub.com/ | email=enquiries@hanoi-club.com | address=76 Yen Phu St, Ho Tay | lat= | long= | directions=by West Lake near Sofitel Plaza | phone=+84 4 3823 8115 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=A recreational club with 75 hotel rooms. Tennis courts, squash courts, fully equipped gym, 25m pool, 48 bay golf driving range, Chinese restaurant, lounge, and cafe. Peaceful with hardly any sounds of traffic. Rooms are modern with some rooms facing the lake. Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Eclipse Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hanoieclipsehotel.com/ | email=sales@hanoieclipsehotel.com | address=24 Hang Quat St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3824 3423 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3824 6144 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Boutique hotel with clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff speak English. }} *{{sleep | name=Hanoi Emotion Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hanoi-emotion.com/default.aspx | email=info@hanoi-emotion.com | address=26 Hang Bot St, Dong Da | lat= | long= | directions=just west of Temple of Literature | phone=+84 4 3848 9848 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Large bath, rooftop restaurant, bar with city view. The hotel is especially good for business travel as the surroundings are very quiet and well-sited. }} *{{sleep | name=Hanoi Eternity Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.eternityhotel.vn/ | email=info@eternityhotel.vn | address=32 Yet Kieu St, Hoan Kiem | lat=21.023 | long=105.843 | directions= | phone=+84 4 3941 2262 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Business boutique hotel with 28 rooms, next to Hanoi train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Au Co Art Classic Hotel & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.aucoartclassichotel.com/ | email=hanoihibiscushotel@gmail.com | address=52 Ngo Huyen St, Hoan Kiem District | lat= | long= | directions=200 m east of Hoan Kiem lake | phone=+84 24 3938 6143 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=USD54 | lastedit= | content=3-star going on 2. Free Wi-Fi and TV. En suite all rooms, breakfast included and travel services available. }} * '''Hanoi Legacy Hotel''' 108 Hang Bac St: good comfy place in the midst of old town. From 40 US$. * {{sleep | name=Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2 | alt= | url=http://www.royalpalacehotelhanoi.com | email=booking@royalpalacehotelhanoi.com | address=95 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24 3824 7443 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=The first incarnation was at 18A Quan Su St, now it's moved across the intersection. Quiet location. A boutique hotel with modern facilities and professional staff. TV, fan, air-con, hot shower, bathtub or Jacuzzi, and optional breakfast. In-room computer with Internet is included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hanoi View 2 Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hanoiviewhotel.com/ | email=hanoiview2hotel@yahoo.com | address=48 Ngo Si Lien Alley, Dong Da District | lat= | long= | directions=just north of railway station | phone=+84 4 6267 9888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From USD20 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=2-star, basic but clean. All rooms have air-con, cable TV and Internet. Restaurant, sauna, travel agency and massage service. }} * {{sleep | name=Indochina Queen Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.indochinaqueenhotel.com | email=info@indochinaqueenhotel.com | address=67 Pho Thuoc Bac St, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3923 3993, +84 4 3923 3996 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3923 3966 | checkin= | checkout= | price=From USD20 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Rooms with satellite TV, air-con, safe, tea & coffee maker, and en suite baths. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast. Bar, car park, bicycle rental and babysitting are available. }} * {{sleep | name=Lucky Hotels | alt= | url=http://www.hanoiluckyhotelgroup.com/ | email= | address=12 Hang Trong St, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 43825 1029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Three hotels in the Old Quarter, all clean and spacious. Staff skillful with good English and courteous. Walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake. Minibar/refrigerator, LCD cable TV and air-con. Free Internet access and Wi-Fi, restaurant and 24-hr room service. }} *{{sleep | name=Moon View 2 Hotel | alt=formerly Hanoi Viet Hotel | url=http://www.moonviewhotel.com | email= | address=61 Hang Than St, Hoan Kiem District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3927 4705 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3927 4707 | checkin=12:30 | checkout=11:30 | price=USD45 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=3-star with 38 rooms and suites with private balconies. }} * {{sleep | name=Thaison Palace | alt= | url=http://www.thaisonpalacehotel.com/ | email=infothaison1@thaisonhotel.com | address=7-9 Hang Voi, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3935 1666, +84 4 3935 1612 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 39351611 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Clean, spacious rooms. Hotel staff is courteous, friendly and warm. Renovated & name change in summer 2018, previous reviews were abysmal. }} * {{sleep | name=Trung Nam Hai Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.trungnamhaihotel.com/ | email=booking@trungnamhaihotel.com | address=27 Phu Doan, Hoan Kiem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3928 8228 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3928 8268 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=In Old Quarter, all bedrooms have en suite bath with tub and shower, air conditioning and heating, mini bar, free Wi-Fi, safe, flat screen TV with cable television, hairdryer. All floors can be reached by an elevator. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Capella Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.capellahotels.com/en/capella-hanoi | email=info.hanoi@capellahotels.com | address=11 Lê Phụng Hiểu, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm | lat=21.025839422171895 | long=105.85670742386783 | directions=opposite the Sofitel Metropole's Lý Thái Tổ entrance | phone=+84 24 3987 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard room USD 350; Suites from USD 500 to 4,000 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Glamorous Art Deco boutique hotel designed by starchitect hotelier Bill Bensley; latest addition to the ultraluxe Capella chain. Incredible interior and exterior decor, gorgeous artwork and marble murals, underground swimming pool and spa, colorfully plush rooms - and predictably sky-high prices (actually ''more'' expensive than the Metropole next door, which is quite the achievement). Worth a visit for the architecture alone, even if you're not staying here; the staff will be happy to show you around. }} *{{sleep | name=Hanoi Daewoo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.daewoohotel.com/en | email= | address=360 Kim Ma St, Ba Dinh District | lat= | long= | directions=3 km west of centre near zoo, 15 min by taxi from the centre of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Luxury hotel, part of a larger apartment and business complex that includes 7 restaurants and cafés, 2 banks and a dance club. There is a large pool, exercise room, business centre with translation services and free Internet in the rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=InterContinental Hanoi Westlake | alt= | url=http://intercontinental.com/hanoi | email=Res.Hanoi@ihg.com | address=1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho District | lat=21.059246080612745| long=105.83184120738578 | directions=North end of lake, 15-min taxi ride to downtown | phone=+84 4 6270 8888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from USD 100 to 200; Suites from USD 210 to 1,600 | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Hotel of 359 rooms and overwater pavilions with private balconies, built on stilts atop West Lake. Styled as a modernised adaptation of traditional Vietnamese architecture. }} * {{sleep | name=JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hanjw-jw-marriott-hotel-hanoi/ | email=mhrs.hanjw.fb.marketing.coordinator@marriott.com | address=8 Đỗ Đức Dục St., Mễ Trì, Nam Từ Liêm | lat=21.00794250441766 | long=105.78263808434959 | directions=adjacent to National Convention Center complex, behind the Hanoi Museum. | phone=+84 24 3833 5588 | tollfree= | fax=+84 24 3833 5599 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from USD 150 to 200; Suites from USD 300 to 6,500 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Enormous contemporary business hotel, with excellent selection of fine-dining restaurants (French, Chinese, fusion and buffet). Mainly serves corporate and events clientele, being located in the commercial Mỹ Đình area; is otherwise a long way from any major attractions (30-min drive to Sword Lake). }} * {{sleep | name=Lotte Hotel Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.lottehotel.com/hanoi-hotel/en.html | email= | address=54 Liễu Giai, Ba Đình | lat=21.032065732459277 | long=105.81309194539607 | directions=33rd to 64th floor of the Lotte Center, opposite the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel | phone=+84 24 3333 1000 | tollfree= | fax=+84 24 3333 1100 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Rooms from USD 175 to 275; Suites from USD 300 to 750 | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Modern and well-equipped Korean hotel, located atop the Lotte Center: a residential-commercial skyscraper complex with integrated luxury shopping mall and supermarket, two dozen restaurants, observation deck, and an outdoor rooftop bar. Nearby Linh Lang area is home to both the Japanese Embassy and Hanoi's Japanese expat community, with high-quality Japanese restaurants of all stripes aplenty. 15-min drive to Sword Lake. }} *{{sleep | name=Melia Hanoi Hotel | alt= | url=http://meliahanoi.com/ | email= | address=44B Ly Thuong Kiet St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Rooms are big and offer views of the city. }} *{{sleep | name=Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi | alt= | url=http://moevenpick-hanoi.com/ | email=hotel.hanoi.reservation@moevenpick.com | address=83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District | lat=21.02514 | long=105.84385 | directions= | phone=+84 4 3822 2800 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3822 2776 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=154 rooms and suites, 93 of which are non-smoking rooms and 20 connecting rooms. All rooms are equipped with LCD flat screen, wide selection of international cable TV channels. Minibar, IDD telephone, personal safe, tea and coffee making provided. Broadband cable and Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms and throughout the public areas of the hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Sheraton Hanoi Hotel | alt= | url=http://starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1484 | email= | address=K5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu Rd, Tay Ho District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From USD100 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=Large gardens and courtyards. Rooms are furnished with traditional décor and modern amenities. }} *{{sleep | name=Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com/ | email=h1555@sofitel.com | address=15 Ngô Quyền St., Hoàn Kiếm| lat=21.025594624296357 | long=105.85553844529719 | directions=front entrance on Ngô Quyền St., back entrance on Lý Thái Tổ St. | phone=+84 24 3826 6919 | tollfree= | fax=+84 24 3826 6920 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Rooms from USD 250 to 400; Suites from USD 650 to 3,750 | wikipedia= Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi |wikidata=Q7553773 | lastedit=2021-08-01 | content=Hanoi's very first modern hotel, a grand French colonial institution opened in 1901; now part of Accor Group. Patronised by mostly older European travelers. Six restaurants serve tasty and fresh (if very expensive) French, European and Vietnamese cuisine. }} *{{sleep | name=Somerset Grand Hanoi | alt= | url=https://www.somerset.com/en/vietnam/hanoi/somerset-grand-hanoi/index.html | email=enquiry.hanoi@the-ascott.com | address=49 Hai Ba Trung St | lat=21.025761 | long=105.846484 | directions= | phone=+84 4 3934 2342 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=185 apartments that range from one- to three-bedroom layouts, and a three-bedroom penthouse. Each apartment has a kitchen, IDD telephone with a private number, and furnishings. }} * {{sleep | name=Pan Pacific Hanoi | alt=formerly and still widely-known among locals as Sofitel Plaza | url=https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/vietnam/hanoi.html | email= | address=1 Thanh Nien Rd, Ba Dinh District | lat= | long= | directions=Near SE corner of West Lake | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From USD130 | lastedit=2018-12-06 | content=5-star with 317 rooms. Renowned as the most scenic hotel in Hanoi with a zigzag façade and stepped architecture. Hotel is spotless and well-maintained with very friendly staff, gets consistently good reviews. }} ==Stay safe== [[Image:hanoimonks.jpg|thumb|240px|Monks crossing the street]] Walking the streets of Hanoi is not for the faint of heart. As is the case everywhere in Vietnam, traffic in Hanoi is dominated by an incredible number of motorbikes, all of which seem to be making a mad, desperate dash for something just out of reach, all of the time. The simple act of walking can be intimidating for visitors, especially in the narrow streets around the Old Quarter. There is no such thing as one-directional traffic in Vietnam. When you leave the curb, look not only left and right, but to the front and back. Even up and down would not be amiss. Take each step deliberately but resolutely. Patiently allow the motorbikes to pass. Don't rush. Do not make any erratic movements. This way the drivers are aware of you, and can anticipate your vector (along with all of the other motorbikes). It may look chaotic, but be patient and pay attention when you're crossing any street, large or small, and you will be fine. Be vigilant when taking a taxi. Drivers have been known to jump out at the destination and remove most of the bags from the trunk. While the passenger is busy putting on a rucksack the driver takes off with the remaining bags. Ask your hotel which taxi companies are reliable. Be careful of hustler hawkers. In Vietnam, there is a two-tier pricing system, for locals and for foreigners. No other place in Vietnam is this practised more emphatically than in Hanoi (and in Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market) where vendors charge differently according to how they gauge your net worth. ===Pickpockets=== You've read warnings about pick pockets a hundred times, but in all of Asia, it's rarely as true as for Hanoi's busy and narrow Old Quarter or the Dong Xuan Night Market. The crowd, the loads of tourists, the distraction of heavy traffic and the narrow confines guarantee opportunities for thieves. And the general belief that tourists have too much money creates a moral climate in which thieves abound. Even if you're attentive, you'll get some pockets of your backpack opened, maybe even twice a day. Expect female pickpockets. Don't let them surround you. Approaching you with "Hello, I'm a student" seems to be a quite popular pick-up line for them. == Stay healthy == Public hospitals are generally poorly equipped and overcrowded, and staff tend to speak little to no English. As such, foreigners are highly advised to rely on private hospitals instead. * {{listing | name=Hanoi French Hospital | alt= | url=https://www.hfh.com.vn/en/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hanoi's first private hospital, with staff who are able to speak French and English. }} * {{listing | name=Vinmec Times City International Hospital | alt= | url=https://www.vinmec.com/en/benh-vien-da-khoa-quoc-te-vinmec-times-city-17265/da-khoa | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=First location of the Vinmec chain of private hospitals throughout Vietnam. }} ==Connect== === Telephone === * Hanoi code: 4. Note the "3" that has been added in front of all local numbers. Examples: :* Old dialling style: 1234567 (from within the city) or 04 1234567 (inter-provincial) or +84 4 123456 (from overseas) :* New dialling style: 3 1234567 (from within the city) or 04 3 1234567 (inter-provincial) or +84 4 3 123456 (from overseas) === Internet === There are plenty of Internet cafés all over the city. Most are used by Vietnamese teens playing online dance or battle games. Some of the better cafés, particularly in the Old Quarter, have computers that are Skype-capable for international phone calls. The cafes that charge you for using the Internet usually provide desktop computers. There are also cafes where they have free wireless. All you have to do is order something from their menus and use their Wi-Fi for as long as you want. ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url= | email= | address=4F, Sentinel Pl, 41A Ly Thai To St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3831-5262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://vietnam.embassy.gov.au | email= | address=8 Dao Tan St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3774-0100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/vietnam/index.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://vn.china-embassy.org/ | email= | address=46 Hoang Dieu Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3845-3736 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing | name=Czech Republic | url=http://www.mzv.cz/hanoi/en/index.html | email= | address=13 Chu Van An St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3845-4131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://vietnam.um.dk | email= | address=19 Dien Bien Phu St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3823-1888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Vietnam/Pages/default.aspx | email=egyembhanoi@yahoo.com | address=63 To Ngoc Van St, Tay Ho | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3829-4999 | tollfree= | fax=+844 38294997 | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org.vn| email=sanomat.han@formin.fi | address=Central Building, 31 Hai Ba Trung | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84-4-3826 6788 | tollfree= | fax=+84-4-3826 6766 | hours=M-Th 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00, F 08:00-13:00 | price= | content=}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=http://ambafrance-vn.org | email= | address=57 Tran Hung Dao St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3944-5700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.hanoi.diplo.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=28 Thanh Nien Rd, Tay Ho District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3715 2254, +84 4 3715 2263 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url= | email= | address=58-60, Tran Hung Dao | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 253409, +84 4 252310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=http://www.kemlu.go.id/hanoi/id/default.aspx | email= | address=50 Ngo Quyen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 825 3353, +84 4 825-7969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url=http://www.ambhanoi.esteri.it/ambasciata_hanoi/it/ | email= | address=9 Le Phung Hieu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3825-6256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.vn.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=27 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3846 3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Laos | url= | email= | address=40 Quang Trung, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8:30–11:30, 13:00-16:00. | price= | content=Visas available for most nationalities in 1-3 days from consular section on Phố Nguyễn Gia Thiều Street.|alt=|wikidata=|lastedit=2019-11-23}} * {{flag|Malaysia}}{{listing | name=Malaysia | url= | email= | address=43-45 Dien Bien Phu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3734 3849 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=http://netherlands-embassy.org.vn | email= | address=6F, Daeha Office Tower, 360 Kim Ma St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3831-5650 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=http://norway.org.vn/ | email= | address=10F, Vincom City Towers, 191 Ba Trieu St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3974-8900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing | name=Pakistan | url= | email=parep-hanoi@hn.vnn.vn | address=Villa 44/2, Van Bao Street, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 375-62251 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4-37562253 | hours=M-F 0900-1700 | price= | content=}} *{{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | alt= | url=http://www.hanoi.msz.gov.pl/pl/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://hanoi.mae.ro/en | email=hanoi@mae.ro | address=5 Le Hong Phong St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24-3734-1148 | tollfree= | fax=+84 24-3843-0922 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content=Also covers as the embassy of Romania for [[Cambodia]]. }} *{{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | alt= | url=https://vietnam.mid.ru/ | email= | address=191 La Thanh St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 833-6991 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Visa application for foreigners on long-term visa only (3 months+). }} * {{flag|Singapore}} {{listing | name=Singapore | url=http://mfa.gov.sg/hanoi | email= | address=41-43 Tran Phu St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3848-9168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/hanoi/es/Paginas/inicio.aspx | email= | address=4 Le Hong Phong, Ba Dinh District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24 3771 52 07 (08/09) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-03 | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://swedenabroad.com/hanoi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/hanoi | email= | address=15F Hanoi Central Office Bldg, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3934-6589 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Taiwan | alt= | url=https://www.roc-taiwan.org/vn_en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24 38335501 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Thailand}} {{listing | name=Thailand | url=http://hanoi.thaiembassy.org/ | email=thaiemhn@netnam.org.vn | address=63-65 Hoang Dieu St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 382-35092 | tollfree= | fax=+84-4-382-35088 | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=http://www.mfa.gov.ua/vietnam | email=emb_vn@mfa.gov.ua | address=6 Le Hong Phong St, Ba Dinh District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 3734-4484 | tollfree= | fax=+84 4 3734 4497 | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url= | email= | address=Central Bldg, 31 Hai Ba Trung | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 936-0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://vn.usembassy.gov/ | email= | address=7 Lang Ha Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 24 3850-5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Immigration office=== *{{listing | name=Immigration Department | alt= | url= | email= | address=40A Hang Bai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+84 4 826-6200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For visa extensions.}} ==Go next== If you are the adventurous type or simply bored temporarily of the city atmosphere, then consider a circuit through the northern countryside. A round trip will take you to a lot of charming villages and through hills and valleys with charming views. Main roads are generally in good condition and you can easily do a couple of hundred kilometers a day. The villages and provinces are generally safe at night, and you get to see a lot of Vietnamese culture such as various tribespeople. While bus services are available (albeit not always reliable), a recommended alternative is to rent a bike or car and make the trip on your own. Motorbikes in decent quality can be rented and many places have suggestions for routes. * [[Ha Long Bay]]'s spectacular ocean karst topography is the most popular side-trip from Hanoi. * The [[Sapa]] mountain region, home to ethnic minorities, gorgeous mountain scenery, and trekking paths connecting many tiny mountain villages is the second most popular trip. It is accessible by bus or train to [[Lao Cai]], then onward by minibus or hired motorbike. [[Image:VN Chua Huong5 tango7174.jpg|thumb|200px|Perfume Pagoda Cave]] * {{listing | name=Perfume Pagoda | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=not easily reachable by public transport; tours are available anywhere in Hanoi | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site about 60&nbsp;km southwest of Hanoi. A full-day excursion that involves a boat trip to the main site, where you will hike (30-45 min) or take a cable car up a mountain. Near the top is a large limestone cave containing Buddhist shrines and statues. There are various other temples and grottoes along the way.}} * [[Bat Trang]], a village famous for its pottery, 9&nbsp;km southeast of Hanoi. It is accessible by taking Bus 47, which originates at Long Bien. Just hop on (the bus will be clearly labelled with the number 47 and the text "Long Bien - Bat Trang". Take it to the last stop, which is directly opposite the pottery market (haggle for lower prices, and insist on paying in dong). Head back up the street to the factories to the products being made. * [[Cao Bang]], featuring the beautiful Ban Gioc Waterfall, is five hours away by bus, near the Chinese border. * [[Cuc Phuong National Park]], is the largest national park in Vietnam and an easy day-trip from Hanoi. * [[Co Loa]] is the oldest ancient capital in the region; a little-visited site slightly northeast of Hanoi. * Tam Coc/Hoa Lu in [[Ninh Binh]] Province, is a day trip is combining heritage tourism and natural landscape tourism. Hoa Lu is the site of the first capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and was home to two kings, Dinh Bo Linh (Dinh Tien Hoang) and Le Hoan. There are now two shrines dedicated to these two kings. About 30 min away from Hoa Lu is Tam Coc [three grottoes], also known as Halong Bay on land. It features karst landforms surrounded by paddy fields, and is accessed by little wooden boats. Boats take about one hour. This is an excellent alternative to Halong Bay for those who have short attention spans, as the boat trip takes a mere hour versus Halong Bay tourist boats which take 5 hours. One minor annoyance involves peddlers on boats hawking their wares, and your boat rower trying to sell you embroidery. * [[Laos]], long haul buses to Laos leave from Hanoi daily and can be booked at any travel agent. Buses to Vientiane 24 hours; Luang Prabang, 27-30 hours; Vang Vieng, 27-30 hours. You will be on the same bus as Luang Prabang, but changes buses at a small town in Lao. Going directly to Vang Vieng is a good choice for travellers looking to skip Vientiane, and just go to Luang Prabang and then onto Thailand. Buses to Southern Laos are available as well. All buses are double-bed sleeper buses. {{geo|21.0333|105.8500}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Vietnam}} {{guidecity}} 2hi99rm7y3ua6idd7dsgat2anjjikn9 0 14154 4491844 4103002 2022-07-28T14:31:09Z R. Henrik Nilsson 2273145 Norways > Norway's wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Harstad View towards east.jpg}} '''Harstad''' is a city and municipality in the county of [[Troms]] in [[Northern Norway]]. Harstad is situated on Norway's largest coastal island, Hinnøya. The region is very varied, with coastal mountains, fjords, some agriculture (dairy farming, sheep and the northernmost strawberry farming on the planet) and even a national park on the island itself - Møysalen National Park. Svolvær in Lofoten is only 2h 20 min drive south of Harstad. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The fastest way is by plane from Oslo airport to Evenes ({{IATA|EVE}} Harstad/Narvik airport) on the mainland. Evenes airport is also connected to Tromsø, [[Andenes]], Bodø and Trondheim. From the airport the corresponding bus will take you to Harstad (45&nbsp;km) in 40 minutes, using the Tjeldsund Bridge. ===By car=== Going by own car is an advantage, as this will allow you to explore the varied surroundings, including Vesterålen, Lofoten and Ofoten. ===By boat=== The coastal steamer (Hurtigruten) calls at Harstad. There is also an express boat connecting Harstad with [[Tromsø]] (3 hours, kr 580) and Finnsnes (1 hour 45 min, kr 330), and scheduled bus several times a day to and from Narvik (stops at Evenes - Harstad/Narvik airport). ===By train=== The nearest railway station is [[Narvik]] with railway connection via Sweden. The Norwegian railway network ends at Fause or [[Bodø]] station. ==Get around== The '''public transport system''' isn't very large in Harstad. There are only some buses connecting you to the different parts of the city, but mostly you can walk. Actually, there are 21 eating places (restaurants and cafés) in the range of 800 meters in Harstad, so you will get most of your joy by walking. ==See== * {{see | name=Trondenes church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-16 | content=The world's northernmost medieval stone church. }} * {{see | name=Trondenes historical center | alt= | url=http://www.stmu.no/TrondenesHistoriskeSenter | email= | address=Trondenesveien 122 | lat=68.8203 | long=16.5592 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-16 | content=Displaying more than 2,000 years of history in the region, which was a Viking power centre (Tore Hund from Bjarkøy just north of Harstad killed St Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad, according to the saga). }} * {{see | name=The Adolf gun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-16 | content=From much more recent history - the world's largest land-based gun. }} ==Do== * Grottebadet - tropical swimming inside the Norwegian bedrock. * The Vågsfjord area outside Harstad is a wide and fairly sheltered bay with many small and large islands, some with mountains up to 1,200&nbsp;m (4200&nbsp;ft) above sea level, and with a view to Senja island as well as to the mainland. The fishing is usually excellent. * Anna Rogde - the authentic sailing schooner - which take tourists and locals out on the fjord. * Play golf in the midnight sun at the local golf course * '''Gamnes Gård''' ==Buy== * Smoked salmon is a good local product * Strawberries, if you are here in the season (roughly mid-July to mid-August). The locals claim that these strawberries are the sweetest there is due to the unique environment - slow ripening in mostly not to warm summer temperatures in 24-hr daylight. ==Eat== *Peppe's Pizza - popular pizza chain in Norway *Dolly Dimple's - popular pizza chain in Norway *Milano - pizza, hamburger and kebab at an Italian restaurant *De 4 roser - is both a restaurant and a café. On the cafe you have a busy life and a lot of lauguhs, while watching the city life outside the door. ==Drink== There are several pubs which get quite lively Friday and Saturday nights, and also some places with dancing floor. ==Sleep== There are several hotels in Harstad, as well as camping facilities. * {{sleep | name=Gullhaugen pensjonat | alt= | url=http://gullhaugenkp.no/english {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=St Olavs gate 83 9406 Harstad | lat=68.79477 | long=16.52606 | directions= | phone=+47 77 06 64 66 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double: from kr&nbsp;600, Single: from kr&nbsp;400, discount for students | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Harstad Camping | alt= | url=http://www.harstad-camping.no/?lang=en {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=Nessevegen 55 | lat=68.7723 | long=16.5786 | directions= | phone=+47 77 07 36 62 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Tent: kr&nbsp;190, Cabin: kr&nbsp;450-1200, Bed linen: kr&nbsp;80-100 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Rica Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.rica-hotels.com/hotels/harstad/grand-nordic-hotel-harstad/?lcn=en | email= | address=Strandgata 9 | lat=68.80105 | long=16.54221 | directions= | phone=+47 77 00 30 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Thon Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thonhotels.com/hotels/countrys/norway/harstad/thon-hotel-harstad/ | email=harstad@thonhotels.no | address=Sjøgata 11 | lat=68.80138 | long=16.54373 | directions= | phone=+47 77 00 08 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Clarion Collection Hotel Arcticus | alt= | url=https://www.nordicchoicehotels.com/clarion-collection/clarion-collection-hotel-arcticus/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Havnegata 3 | lat=68.80441 | long=16.54965 | directions= | phone=+47 77 04 08 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Tromsø]] *[[Lofoten]] {{geo|68.800000|16.545833}} {{IsPartOf|Troms}} {{outlinecity}} 2uq50l9gter60wf27dspfuk5ob9zko0 0 14696 4491788 4452329 2022-07-28T12:45:15Z ButteBag 869911 /* Get around */ improved mapframe params wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Hingham''' is a coastal town in the [[South Shore (Massachusetts)|South Shore]] region of [[Massachusetts]] about 15 miles south of [[Boston]]. <!--- please insert geo coordinates to the listings to properly tag all locations to the map ---> ==Get in== ===By plane=== *'''Logan International Airport''' ({{IATA|BOS}}) in Boston is the closest airport, about half an hour from Hingham. However, traffic can be a pain in the neck, so allow for more time to get both to and from. ===By train=== *'''Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)''', Opened in 2007, the Greenbush Commuter Rail Line runs through Hingham and makes two stops: Nantasket Junction, located near the borders with Hull and Cohasset; and West Hingham, located next to South Shore Country Club. The nearest subway lines that connect to Boston are in Braintree or Quincy, both located along the ‘Red’ Line. The Quincy Center T stop allows for a bus connection to the 220 bus to get to Hingham. There's also the 714 bus coming from Hull. ===By ferry=== *'''Boston Harbor Cruises''' The MBTA runs a ferry service through Hingham Shipyard, connecting at Rowe’s Wharf in Boston. Phone: 617-227-4321 ===By car=== Route 3 is the only major highway in town, although it only runs through parts of South Hingham. Route 3A and Route 228 are the other state roads in town; Main Street, the towns longest, is made up mostly of 228. ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} '''By bus:''' The MBTA Bus Route 220 runs through the northern part of town, taking you into Quincy Center. A small portion of Bus Route 222 also runs through the western part of town along High Street, which also goes to Quincy Center. ==See== * {{see | name=The Old Ordinary | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Lincoln Street | lat=42.24384769619503 | long=-70.89196733037939 | directions= | phone = +1 781-749-0013 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the 1700s, the inn was a common stopping place for travelers between Boston and Plymouth. It remains open for tours. Open only in the summer. }} *{{see | name=Bare Cove Fire Museum | alt=Firefighter History | url=http://www.barecovefiremuseum.org/ | email= | address=45 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA | lat=42.237444962914545 | long=-70.9109094901787 | directions=take Rt. 3A to exit 14 Hingham/Rockland. Turn right at end of ramp; stay straight on Main Street which turns into North Street, Take a right onto West Street and a left onto Fort Hill Street | phone = +1 781 749-0028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a museum about the history of local firefighters. }} *{{see|name=Hingham Harbor|address=Rt. 3A (Otis Street)|lat=42.25103437040967 |long=-70.89200747843917|content=Known as Hingham Bathing Beach by locals. Gazebo on site is a common place for weddings. Plenty of space to roam around for picnics, playing, etc. Also known for famous statue of a horse at the southern end.}} ==Do== * {{do | name=Worlds End Reservation | alt= | url=http://www.bostonislands.com/isle_worldsend.html | email= | address= Martin's Lane | lat=42.25836931361265 | long=-70.87362342140204 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A part of [[Boston Harbor Islands|Boston Harbor Islands, a National Park Area]]. A 244-acre peninsula with beautiful views, walkways and plantings. Limited parking (fee charged). Toilets available. }} * {{do | name=Wompatuck State Park | alt= | url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/wompatuck-state-park.html | email= | address= 204 Union St | lat=42.204029321070635 | long=-70.84730824206717 | directions= | phone =+1 781 749-7160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Over 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. Fishing, boat ramp for car top boats (no trailers). Cross country skiing, hiking, visitors center. Campsites available. }} * {{do|name=Stoddard’s Neck|address=Rt. 3A (457 Lincoln Street)|lat=42.24996915415392 |long=-70.92916043065607|content=Peninsula with small hills and hiking trails looking over the Back River of Weymouth. Popular dog walking area. In the winter, a common destination for sledders.}} * {{do|name=Bare Cove Park|address=Entrances along both Beal Street and Fort Hill Street.|lat=42.23789642240143 |long=-70.9130530018205|content=Hiking trails, dog walking, great destination for kids. Several abandoned bunkers from World War II remain. It's along the inset of Back River. There are baseball fields, lacrosse fields, and basketball courts. It is also home to the Bare Cove Museum.}} * {{do | name=Hingham Recreation | alt= | url= | email= | address=210 Central Street | lat=42.23158738400626 | long=-70.88679838650746 | directions= | phone = +1 781-741-1464 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located at Town Hall, offers a game room, indoor basketball court, fitness room, and many outdoor fields including playgrounds, tennis, volleyball, street hockey, baseball and soccer fields. Open to the public, free of charge except for fitness center. Many programs run throughout the year, most notably a summer camp in July and August for kids aged 6-13. }} * {{do|name=Hingham Skating Club|address=East Street|lat=42.24455010635308|long=-70.84422591390775|content=known as "the Red Shack", offers pond hockey and ice skating for people of all ages in the winter.}} * {{do | name=Loring Cinema | alt= | url= | email= | address=65 Main Street | lat=42.24117050745466 | long=-70.88817943100955 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Vintage movie house, with balcony. One screen. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Lincoln Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=400 Lincoln Street | lat=42.247651395250706 | long=-70.92365740182026 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Across the street from the Shipyard development, Lincoln Plaza still attracts customers from Hingham and surrounding towns. The main businesses are Marshall's and Stop and Shop, but there are other smaller businesses located in between. }} * {{buy | name=Derby Street Shoppes | alt= | url= | email= | address=94-102 Derby Street | lat=42.17992767821427 | long=-70.90850443065764 | directions=off exit 15 (Rt. 3) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opened in 2004-2005, it is an upscale shopping center containing nearly 80 shops, retailers, and restaurants. Unique in that it is “outdoors”, with a giant parking lot in the middle rather than the perimeter. The Crate and Barrel there is home to the only escalator in Hingham. }} * {{buy|name=Launch at Hingham Shipyard|address=Lincoln Street (Rt. 3A) near the Weymouth border|lat=42.24919364767806|long=-70.92245064636867|content=the Launch, est. 2010, contains a breathtaking view of Boston Harbor. Like the Derby Street Shoppes on the opposite side of town, it is primarily outdoors. Its signature restaurant, Alma Nove, is owned by Paul Wahlberg, brother of Mark and Donnie. Also within the Launch is in the commuter boat to Boston, as well as a 220 bus route stop. Multi-screen movie theater.}} * {{buy|name=Downtown Hingham|lat=42.241839949073615|long=-70.88999996416834|content=has a variety of shops. It is more commonly known as Hingham Square.}} ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Square Cafe | url=http://www.thesquarecafe.com | email= | address=150 North Street | lat=42.24222946246652 | long=-70.8898726293222 | directions= | phone = +1 781 740-4060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:30-3PM; M-Th 5-9:30PM, F-Su 5-10 PM | price= | content=This is an American bistro restaurant in Hingham Square. It's a casual dining experience and can be very busy on Saturday nights. The restaurant says they have an American menu with a French-Asian twist. They are also very big on organic ingredients. With the variety of meals they offer prices do vary but they can be on the pricier side. }} *{{eat | name=Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar | url=http://www.rustickitchen.biz/locations/hingham/index.cfm | email= | address=94 Derby Street, Derby Street Shoppes | lat=42.178835832377494 | long=-70.90779525949341 | directions= | phone = +1 781 749-2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM | price= | content=Rustic Kitchen has amazing outdoor seating. If it's a nice day out take advantage and eat here outside. You can window shop right from your seat, people watch, and enjoy good American food. They're known for their "Pizza on a Paddle" }} *{{eat | name=Stars on Hingham Harbor | alt=Stars | url=http://www.starshingham.com/ | email= | address=3 Otis Street | lat=42.24547858739069 | long=-70.88480320483097 | directions= | phone = +1 781 749-3200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Opens at 7AM daily | price=Low | content=Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Very simple food, seafood, steaks, burgers, salads. Casual dining, known for its bar. Has both lounge and restaurant sections. }} * {{eat | name=99 Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=428 Lincoln St | lat=42.24778948752856 | long=-70.92590710642615 | directions= | phone = +1 781-740-8599 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual burger joint. }} * {{eat | name=Tosca’s | alt= | url= | email= | address=14 North Street | lat=42.2444531762316 | long=-70.88459197948868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian dining, upscale restaurant. Walking distance from Hingham Harbor, making it a popular dating destination. }} * {{eat | name=Nino’s | alt= | url= | email= | address=415 Whiting Street | lat=42.192700145980396 | long=-70.91705831990373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual Italian dining. }} * {{eat | name=Crow Point Pizzeria | alt= | url= | email= | address=185 Lincoln Street | lat=42.2494924209409 | long=-70.90436505252399 | directions=at Route 3A | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 11AM-9:30PM | price= | content=Crow Point Pizzeria, usually shortened to "Crow Point" by locals is among the more popular take-out destinations in Hingham. Known primarily for their buffalo chicken calzones, Crow Point, in northern Hingham, attracts customers from across the South Shore. Take out is not the only option; there are roughly 10 tables of varying sizes in an eat-in section on one half of the restaurant. Popular destination for middle school-college aged kids on weekends, also family friendly and attracts older patrons during mid-afternoon lunch rush. Always seems to be somebody in there buying something. }} * {{eat | name=Sub Galley | alt= | url= | email= | address=39 Station Street | lat=42.243139805779975 | long=-70.88571844829924 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Known for its subs, has a wide menu with pizza, salad, calzone, and seafood as well. Located just outside downtown Hingham, near the Hingham Centre bus station. }} * {{eat | name=Atlantic Bagel and Coffee Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=282 Main Street | lat=42.233326841290975 | long=-70.8799524444724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Open daily 6 AM-4PM, weekend hours may vary. Hingham’s go-to destination for bagels. Due to its proximity to Hingham High, it is a very popular destination both before and after school for students. }} * {{eat | name=Burton’s Grille | alt= | url= | email= | address=94 Derby Street | lat=42.17878681164202 | long=-70.9077784858596 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Upscale American cuisine. Located within Derby Street Shoppes, good destination for functions. }} * {{eat | name=Alma Nove | alt= | url= | email= | address=22 Shipyard Drive | lat=42.252402692875215 | long=-70.92203180527576 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Within the Launch at Hingham Shipyard, it is known for attracting celebrities because its head chef, Paul Wahlberg, is related to Donnie and Mark. Baseball players David Ortiz and Johnny Damon are just a few of the celebs who’ve had a meal there. Fancy, Italian, located right along the water in a prime location. Indoor and outdoor seating available. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Snug | alt= | url= | email= | address=114 North Street | lat=42.24259702086091 | long=-70.88871557166561 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Local pub with entertainment on the weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Stars | alt= | url= | email= | address=3 Otis Street | lat=42.245473146243086 | long=-70.88477790838353 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Best known for its bar and lounge area. Four big screen TVs make it a great destination for sporting events. }} ==Sleep== *There are no hotels in Hingham. The nearest is the Clarion Hotel in Hull. * {{sleep | name=Wompatuck State Park campgrounds | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.2040480893619 | long=-70.8474841613437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Go next== *Borders Cohasset, Hull, Norwell, Rockland, Scituate, and Weymouth. Weymouth will lead into Boston via Rt. 3/I-93 N or Rt. 3A/I-93 N (via Quincy). {{routebox | image1=MA Route 3.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Boston]] | minorl1=[[Weymouth (Massachusetts)|Weymouth]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Plymouth (Massachusetts)|Plymouth]] | minorr1=[[Rockland (Massachusetts)|Rockland]] | image2=MA Route 3A.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Boston]] | minorl2=[[Weymouth (Massachusetts)|Weymouth]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Plymouth (Massachusetts)|Plymouth]] | minorr2=[[Cohasset]] | image3=MA Route 53.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Quincy (Massachusetts)|Quincy]] | minorl3=[[Weymouth (Massachusetts)|Weymouth]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Kingston (Massachusetts)|Kingston]] | minorr3=[[Norwell]] | image4=MA Route 228.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Hull (Massachusetts)|Hull]] | minorl4=[[Cohasset]] | directionr4=S | majorr4=[[Rockland (Massachusetts)|Rockland]] | minorr4=[[Norwell]] | image5=MBTA Greenbush icon.png | imagesize5=100 | directionl5=NW | majorl5=[[Boston]] | minorl5=[[Weymouth (Massachusetts)|Weymouth]] | directionr5=SE | majorr5=[[Scituate (Massachusetts)|Scituate]] | minorr5=[[Cohasset]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|42.241667|-70.890278}} {{isPartOf|South Shore (Massachusetts)}} bfs4pexqhbcm1jkyxg93meddo8t8tt2 0 14902 4491978 4491622 2022-07-28T19:58:43Z The dog2 35982 /* Immigration */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hong_Kong_Banner.jpg|caption=Hong Kong by night|dotm=yes}} {{printDistricts}} {{COVID-19 box| Like mainland China, Hong Kong aims for zero COVID cases. While Hong Kong has reopened its borders to foreign visitors, all travellers are required to undergo a 7-day quarantine for fully vaccinated visitors, or 14-day quarantine for those who have not been fully vaccinated, on arrival in one of the designated hotels '''at your own expense'''. A [https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599G government regulation] prohibits any public gathering of more than 4 people with limited exceptions, and violators may be fined. You are also required to correctly wear a face mask when taking public transportation and in public areas. '''Communal lockdowns''' with little notice have also been used to enforce compulsory testing in case of large infection clusters, and you must stay at your residence during the lockdown period. * [https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html Government updates] |lastedit=2022-07-15}} '''[http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/ Hong Kong]''' (香港 ''hoeng1 gong2'' in [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]], meaning ''fragrant harbour'') is a place with multiple personalities; the population is mainly Cantonese Chinese but British influence is quite visible. It is a unique destination that has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be ''Asia's World City''. Hong Kong has been a major destination for tourists and business people from around the world for at least a century. Today it is also a major tourism destination for China's increasingly affluent mainland population. It is an important air hub with connections to many of the world's cities. Hong Kong is much more than a harbour city with crowded streets: this territory with its cloudy mountains and rocky islands also offers rural landscapes with breathtaking views. Much of the countryside is classified as Country Park and, although 7.4 million people (2021) are never far away, it is possible to find pockets of wilderness that will reward the more intrepid traveller. Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with at least one season to match your comfort zone. Boasting one of the world's best airports, it is the ideal stopover for those who wish to travel deeper into Asia. ==Districts== [[File:Hong Kong districts map.png|thumb|475px|Map of Hong Kong]] <!-- Hong Kong Island --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Central|Central]]|wikidata=Q312485|fill=#b85095}} <!-- Central --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Eastern District|East Coast]]|wikidata=Q986434,Q727054|fill=#b85095}} <!-- Eastern --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Southern District|South Coast]]|wikidata=Q986431|fill=#b85095}} <!-- Southern --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]]|wikidata=Q239143|fill=#d5dc76}} <!-- Kowloon --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]|wikidata=Q596660|fill=#71b37b}} <!-- New Territories --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Outlying Islands|Outlying Islands]]|wikidata=Q752523|fill=#d56d76}} <!-- Outlying Islands --> {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|title=[[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau Island]]|wikidata=Q502379,Q1072354|fill=#d09440}} <!-- Lantau Island (last to not be covered over by Outlying Islands) --> {{mapshapes|Q14751}} <!-- MTR --> {{mapshapes|Q867680}} <!-- Shenzen Metro --> {{mapshapes|Q905811}} <!-- Beijing - Hong Kong HSR --> {{Regionlist | region1name=Hong Kong Island | region1color=#b85095 | region1items=香港島) ([[Hong Kong/Central|Central]], [[Hong Kong/Eastern District|East Coast]], [[Hong Kong/Southern District|South Coast]] | region1description=The site of the original British settlement and the main focus of most tourists. Most of Hong Kong's highest skyscrapers and the financial centre can be found here. Hong Kong Island is more modern and wealthy and considerably more prestigious than the other areas of Hong Kong. '''The Peak''' is the tallest point on the island, with the best views and highest real estate values in the world. | region2name=[[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]] | region2color=#d5dc76 | region2items=九龍 | region2description=The peninsula to the north of Hong Kong Island, with great views of the island. It offers a chaotic mix of malls, street markets, and residential tenements. With over 2.1 million people (2011) living in an area of less than 47 km², Kowloon is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Kowloon includes '''Tsim Sha Tsui''' (尖沙咀), the location of many budget hotels and '''Mong Kok''' (旺角), a shopping district. | region3name=[[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=新界 | region3description=Named by British officials when leased from the Chinese government in 1898, the New Territories contain a curious mix of small farms, villages, industrial installations, mountainous country parks and towns that have populations the size of some cities. | region4name=[[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau Island]] | region4color=#d09440 | region4items=大嶼山 | region4description=A large island west of Hong Kong Island. You will not find many idyllic villages, but once you get over the stray dogs and the ramshackle buildings you will find beautiful mountains and beaches. The airport, Disneyland, and the Ngong Ping cable car are found here. | region5name=[[Hong Kong/Outlying Islands|Outlying Islands]] | region5color=#d56d76 | region5items=離島 | region5description=These islands surrounding Hong Kong Island are well-known weekend destinations for Hong Kongers. Highlights include [[Lamma]] (南丫島), well known for its seafood and [[Cheung Chau]] (長洲), a small island that used to be a pirates' den, but now attracts seafood aficionados, windsurfers and sunbathing day trippers. }} ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationHongKong.png}} While part of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong operates as a [[List of Chinese provinces and regions#Province-level divisions|Special Administrative Region]] with a high degree of autonomy, and so for most visitors it is effectively a different country. Visa requirements, laws, currency, culture and language are different from the rest of China. Since the handover from the British in 1997, Hong Kong has operated under a "One Country, Two Systems" principle, maintaining most laws and government structures from colonial times. Hong Kong enjoys many Western-style freedoms unheard-of on the Chinese mainland, and many locals are proud of it. The ideals of a free and open society are firmly rooted here, though have been curtailed with the imposition of the National Security Law in July 2020. ===History=== The area of Hong Kong was incorporated into China during the Qin Dynasty in 214&nbsp;BC, and largely remained under Chinese rule until 1841 during the Qing Dynasty. Hong Kong Island became a British colony in January 1841, as a result of the defeat of the Qing in the First Opium War. After the defeat of China in the Second Opium War, the Kowloon Peninsula was ceded to Great Britain in 1860. Travellers might consider crossing the border to visit the [[Dongguan#See|Opium War Museum]] in Dongguan. The New Territories were leased to Great Britain in 1898 for a term of 99 years. Hong Kong was only a sparsely-populated backwater prior to the arrival of the British, but would grow rapidly into one of the world's most densely populated areas following the establishment of a free port under [[British Empire|British colonial rule]]. When [[Pacific War|World War II]] broke out, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared that Hong Kong was an "impregnable fortress". However owing to Britain's main war effort in Europe, Hong Kong was not given sufficient resources for its defence. After slightly more than two weeks of fighting, Hong Kong was surrendered to the Japanese on 25 December 1941 and occupation lasted until the end of the war. Upon the resumption of British control, all restrictions on non-Europeans owning property on prime real estate land were lifted, followed by an astonishingly swift post-war recovery. After the communists took control of mainland China in 1949, many Chinese people, especially businessmen, fled to Hong Kong due to persecution by the communist government. Unlike the restrictive policies imposed by the communists in China, the British government took a rather hands-off approach in Hong Kong, and allowed a high degree of economic freedom. However, various social issues still persisted during the 1950s and 1960s, including the continuation of Communist-Nationalist conflict among residents, labour dispute and widespread corruption. These problems, when combined with effects of the Cultural Revolution, culminated in the 1967 riots by communist rioters, with an aim to subvert British rule. The riots were eventually suppressed by the authorities, but they forced the colonial government to take measures of reform, such as cracking down on corruption. Under reforms, businesses flourished in Hong Kong and its economy grew rapidly, earning it a place as one of the East Asian Tigers. Today, Hong Kong is considered to be an industrialised and developed economy, and is one of the world's most important financial centres, along with the likes of [[New York City|New York]] and [[London]]. [[File:City Boundary 1903 - Old Peak Road.jpg|thumb|Boundary Stone along the Victoria City Boundary at Old Peak Road]] In 1984 the Chinese and British Governments signed a joint declaration agreeing to return Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty on 1 July 1997. Hong Kong became a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. As Hong Kong was the last remaining British colony with a significant population and economic importance, the handover was deemed by many to be the "end of empire". In theory, Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy in most matters except foreign affairs and defence. In 2014, the Umbrella Protest was held to demand free elections for Hong Kong's chief executive. The Chinese government had proposed elections for the position, but would only allow candidates they had screened and approved to stand for election. The proposed amendments to the Basic Law (Hong Kong's equivalent of a consitution) were voted down by the pro-democracy legislators, meaning that the chief executive is still elected by an election committee with limited representation. The protests eventually died down without changing the Chinese position, though they have led to a significant political movement called ''localism'' which demands more political autonomy for the territory, and for some even the previously unknown concept of independence from China. In 2016, the Chinese government banned two pro-independence Legislative Council members from taking their seats after they refused to take an oath of loyalty to China. Simmering tensions eventually led to the breakout of massive and sometimes violent protests, beginning in June 2019. The protests began in opposition to an extradition bill that would have allowed people to be extradited to mainland China to face criminal charges, but expanded into a wider anti-government movement, and continued even after the extradition bill was withdrawn. In response, the Chinese government imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in July 2020, outlawing many forms of speech and advocacy against the government. Hong Kong is a member of some international organisations that are normally restricted to sovereign states such as the WTO, APEC and the IOC. ===Orientation=== '''Hong Kong Island''' (香港島) gives the territory of Hong Kong its name and is the place that many tourists regard as the main focus. The parade of buildings that make the Hong Kong skyline has been likened to a glittering bar chart that is made apparent by the presence of the waters of Victoria Harbour. To get the best views of Hong Kong, leave the island and head for the Kowloon waterfront opposite. [[File:13-08-08-hongkong-by-RalfR-Panorama2.jpg|thumb|View from Tsim Sha Tsui]] The great majority of Hong Kong Island's urban development is densely packed on reclaimed land along the northern shore. This is the place the British colonisers took as their own and so if you are looking for evidence of the territory's colonial past, this is a good place to start. Victoria was once the colony's capital but has been re-branded with a more descriptive name, '''Central'''. Here you will find the machinery of government grinding away much as it always has done, except that Beijing, not London, is the boss that keeps a watchful eye. Seek a glimpse of government house (香港禮賓府) which had been home to 25 British governors, and is now the official residence of the Chief Executive. Nearby, the Legislative Council (LegCo) continues to make the laws that organise the territory. Rising up from Central is the Escalator and the Peak Tram. The famous 800-metre escalator passes through the hip district of '''Soho''' and takes you into the residential neighbourhood known as the '''Mid-Levels''' because it is half-way up the mountain. Up top is '''Victoria Peak''', known locally as '''The Peak''', the tallest point on the island where foreign diplomats and business tycoons compete for the best views of the harbour from some of the most expensive homes to be found anywhere. Most tourists do not go much further than the Peak Tram, but take a short walk to the top and you will escape the crowds and be rewarded with some of the best harbour views. It is worth investing in a good map from leading bookshops in Central if you want to enjoy some of the superb footpaths that crisscross the island. The '''southern side''' of the island has developed into an upmarket residential area with many large houses and expensive apartments with views across the South China Sea. The island's best beaches, such as Repulse Bay, are found here and visitors can enjoy a more relaxed pace of life than on the bustling harbour side of the island. Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are the most visited neighbourhoods on the '''northern side''' of the island. '''[[Kowloon]]''' (九龍) is the peninsula to the north of Hong Kong Island. With over 2.1 million people living in an area of less than 47 square kilometres, Kowloon is one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and has a matching array of places to shop, eat and sleep. '''Tsim Sha Tsui''' (尖沙咀), the tip of the peninsula, is Kowloon's main tourist drag and has a mix of backpacker and high-end hotels. Further north, '''Mong Kok''' (旺角) has a huge choice of shops and markets in an area of less than a square kilometre. ''Kowloon side'', as it is often known, managed to escape some of the British colonial influences that characterise the ''Hong Kong Island side''. Kowloon real estate prices are the highest in the world, with multiple flats in West Kowloon setting world records with their multi-million dollar prices thanks to their panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. The '''New Territories''' (新界), so named when the British leased more land from China in 1898, lie north of Kowloon. Often ignored by travellers who have little time to spare, the New Territories offers a diverse landscape that takes time to get to know. Mountainous country parks overlook New Towns that have a clinical form of modernity that has attracted many to move here from mainland China. Public transport and taxis make this area surprisingly accessible if you dare to get out and explore this offbeat place. You will not find many idyllic villages, but once you get over the stray dogs and the ramshackle buildings you will doubtlessly find something that will surprise you and cause you to reach for your camera. The '''Outlying Islands''' (離島) are the generic label for the islands, islets and rocks in the seas around the territory which is made up of a total of 236 islands. '''Lantau''' (大嶼山) is by far the largest of them and therefore often considered its own district. The [[Hong Kong International Airport]] is part of Lantau. Lantau hosts some of the territory's most idyllic beaches as well as major attractions such as Disneyland and the Ngong Ping cable car. Other islands include [[Lamma]] (南丫島), well known for its seafood, and Cheung Chau (長洲), a small island that used to be a pirates' den, but now attracts seafood aficionados, windsurfers and sunbathing day trippers. ===People=== The majority of Hong Kong's population are Han Chinese (95%), mostly of Cantonese ancestry, though there are also sizeable numbers of other Chinese groups such as Chiuchao (Teochews), Shanghainese and Hakkas. A significant number of Indians, Pakistanis and Nepalis live here too, and many have families that have lived in Hong Kong for several generations. The largest groups of non-Chinese immigrants are Filipinos, Indonesians and Thais, most of whom are employed as domestic helpers. On Sundays, being the free day of these domestic workers, they congregate in their thousands - mostly Filipinas - in Central and Admiralty and spend the day there together, sitting talking, eating and drinking wherever there is free room. The territory is also home to a significant number of people hailing from Australia, Europe, Japan and North America, making it a truly international metropolis. ===Politics=== [[File:Hong Kong Skyline Restitch - Dec 2007.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Hong Kong skyline at night]] Under the policy of the "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement, Hong Kong largely retains its governmental structure from colonial times, with separate executive, legislative and judicial branches. The head of the executive branch is the chief executive, who leads an Executive Council composed of various cabinet secretaries. The legislative branch is the Legislative Council. The Court of Final Appeal, which is led by the Chief Justice, tops the judicial branch. Unlike in mainland China, Hong Kong has a judiciary based on the British model, and continues follow the English Common Law system as opposed to the Civil Law system used in mainland China. Both the chief executive and 70 members of the legislature are elected by interest groups that are largely stacked with pro-Beijing loyalists. 20 members of the legislature is elected by popular vote, but nominations must be approved. The central government in Beijing is therefore effectively in control of both executive and legislative branches. Most pro-democracy legislators quit in November 2020 in protest against a decision made by Chinese authorities that authorises the Hong Kong government to take down and ban "pro-independence" legislators, resulting in the instantaneous disqualification of 4 legislators. The legislature went under another "reform" that abolished the previous constitution of the Legislative Council, in which 35 members were elected by popular vote and the other 35 were elected by business interest groups, a move criticised by Western countries. ===Culture=== Due to its history as part of that region, the local culture in Hong Kong is similar to that of [[Guangdong]] province. However, due to over a century of British rule, the British have also left their mark. In addition, because the city escaped the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution, Hong Kongers have maintained some aspects of traditional Chinese culture which have largely disappeared in the mainland. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =18.6 | febhigh =18.9 | marhigh =21.5 | aprhigh =25.0 | mayhigh =28.4 | junhigh =30.2 | julhigh =31.4 | aughigh =31.1 | sephigh =30.1 | octhigh =27.8 | novhigh =24.1 | dechigh =20.2 | janlow =14.5 | feblow =15.0 | marlow =17.2 | aprlow =20.8 | maylow =24.1 | junlow =26.2 | jullow =26.8 | auglow =26.6 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =23.7 | novlow =19.8 | declow =15.9 | janprecip =24.7 | febprecip =54.4 | marprecip =82.2 | aprprecip =174.7 | mayprecip =304.7 | junprecip =456.1 | julprecip =376.5 | augprecip =432.2 | sepprecip =327.6 | octprecip =100.9 | novprecip =37.6 | decprecip =26.8 | description =Source:[[:w:Hong Kong#Geography and climate]]}} Hong Kong has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are usually hot, lasting from June to September, with temperatures usually exceeding 30&nbsp;°C, while night-time summer temperatures do not drop below 25&nbsp;°C . The area, with most of southern China, is affected by typhoons. [[#Natural disasters|Typhoons]] usually occur between June and September, though some typhoons may affect Hong Kong as late as October. These can bring a halt to local business for a day or less. Winters in Hong Kong are generally very mild, with temperatures ranging from 10&nbsp;°C to 20&nbsp;°C, although dropping further sometimes by about 1 to 2°C, especially in the countryside in the New Territories. Christmas in Hong Kong is warm compared to European countries. Chinese New Year is notorious for cold wet weather, because winter in Hong Kong tends to start out mild and dry and then turn cooler and wetter later. Spring in Hong Kong is from March to May and autumn is from September to November with an average temperature of around 20 to 25&nbsp;°C. Autumn is considered a more comfortable season as spring tends to be more humid and rainy. Although most buildings in Hong Kong have air conditioning to cope with the summer weather, winter heating is something of a novelty. During the coldest days, most locals simply wear more layers, even indoors. In a restaurant, for example, it is not unusual to see customers eating with jackets and scarves on. Furthermore, some larger Chinese restaurants keep the air conditioning on during winter, though the temperature in air conditioned shopping malls stays the same regardless of season or weather outside. ===Festivals and events=== {{CNYdates}} [[File:Mui Wo.JPG| thumb|250px| Dragon Boat on the beach at Silver Mine Bay, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong]] [[File:HK-Dragonboat Racing.jpg|thumb|250px| Dragon Boat Racing, Tuen Ng Festival]] [[File:Lion dancing.JPG|thumb|240px|Lion dancing: a dramatic spectacle at Chinese New Year.]] * '''Chinese (Lunar) New Year''' (農曆新年). Although this may seem like an ideal time to go to Hong Kong, many shops and restaurants are closed during the first 3 days of the Chinese New Year, so visitors will not see Hong Kong at its best. However, unlike Christmas in Europe where you can hardly find shops open, department stores, supermarkets, and Western fast-food restaurants generally remain open, so you can still get food and daily products easily during the Lunar New Year period. The week or two leading up to the Chinese New Year, and the period from the 4th to the 15th day are good times to soak up the festive mood and listen to Chinese New Year songs being played in the shops. There are some celebratory events such as lion dances, fireworks, and parades. * '''Spring Lantern Festival''' (元宵節). If you go to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, you will be able to experience this traditional Chinese festival. A number of beautiful lanterns can be found in the park at this time. * '''Ching Ming Festival''' (清明節). This festival in Spring is also known as grave sweeping day. To show respect to the deceased, family members go to the grave of their ancestors to sweep away leaves and remove weeds around the grave area. Paper offerings are also burned, such as fake money. * '''Cheung Chau Bun Festival''' (長洲太平清醮). This takes place on the tiny island of Cheung Chau. In the past the festival has involved competitions with people climbing bun towers to snatch buns. * '''Tuen Ng Festival''' (端午節). This is a festival in memory of a national hero from the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. Dragon boat races are typically held during this festival and glutinous rice dumplings, usually with pork fillings, are eaten by many. * '''Tin Hau Festival''' (天后誕). Celebrates the birthday of Tin Hau, a traditional Chinese goddess also known Mazu (媽祖) in Mandarin who is popular among fishermen and sailors. Though typically more subdued than those in Taiwan, celebrations are held the many Tin Hau temples throughout Hong Kong, with the most notable celebrations held at the temples in Yuen Long and Sai Kung. * '''Hungry Ghost Festival''' (中元節). This festival runs throughout the seventh month of the Chinese calendar. It is believed that the gates of hell open during this period and hungry ghosts are allowed to roam freely into our world. Though not a public holiday, this is the time where one can see many people perform various rites to appease the wandering ghosts, such as offering food and burning joss paper. One can also see traditional performances such as Chinese opera which are held to appease these ghosts. * '''Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival''' (中秋節). This festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. Moon cakes which contain lotus seed paste and duck egg yolks are a popular delicacy. Many Western people will find the traditional mooncake hard to appreciate, so you might like to try the ice-cream version as well. The festival is also known as the lantern festival and various parts of Hong Kong will be festooned with decorative lanterns which set the night scene ablaze with colour. * '''Chung Yeung Festival''' (重陽節). It is a day also known as Autumn Remembrance, which is similar to Ching Ming in spring, where families visit the graves of their ancestors to perform cleansing rites and pay their respects. As the weather cools down during this part of the year, hiking is a good activity to do during this holiday. * '''Halloween''' (萬聖節). Halloween has grown rapidly in popularity and many people dress up to party till late. Trick or treat is not common but most restaurants and shopping centres are decorated and have special programmes. For young adults and teenagers, Ocean Park and Disneyland is the place to be for Halloween fun. It is not a public holiday. * '''Christmas''' (聖誕節). Christmas is celebrated Hong Kong style. The city is adorned using traditional Western Christmas decorations. Many shopping centres, such as Pacific Place, offer ample opportunities for children to meet Santa. Most shops and restaurants remain open throughout Christmas. You should expect large crowds out shopping for the Christmas sales. * '''New Year's Eve''' (元旦除夕). New Year's Eve in Hong Kong is something to check out if you are seeking a carnival experience. Hundreds of thousands of people out on the streets to celebrate the New Year is truly an unforgettable time. There are all-night services on the MTR, night-buses, and of course, many taxis. Fireworks go off on the harbour front, which a lot of people attend to watch on both sides of the harbour: Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon side) and Central (Hong Kong Island). The young adults and older adults decide to party with the rest of Hong Kong at the hot-spots such as Causeway Bay, Lan Kwai Fong and Tsim Sha Tsui. Many people dress up and attend private parties and others flock to the streets to enjoy the atmosphere. Police patrol around popular areas to make sure the city is a safe party-zone. Hong Kong people are not great drinkers and most of them stay dry for the night. Drinking alcohol on the street is uncommon. So visitors who drink should moderate their behaviour or risk being screened out by the police as the only drunks in the crowd. *'''[http://www.hksevens.com Hong Kong Rugby Sevens]'''. This annual event brings many visitors from around the world to celebrate the most entertaining installment in the IRB Sevens Series. It is a giant three day sell-out event that takes place between the last days of March and beginning of April. * '''Hong Kong Summer Spectacular'''.Dragon Boat Race, music festivals, summer sales, as well as book exhibitions, Anime Fair, all in the hottest summer parties and coolest carnival! * '''Hong Kong Summer Pop Music Festival'''Every summer, the Hong Kong Summer Pop Music Festival gathers top musicians who bring spectacular performance! * '''Hong Kong Arts Festival''', a month-long festival of international performances, is held in February and March. * '''Man Literary Festival''', a two-week English language festival with international writers as guests, is held in March. * '''Hong Kong International Film Festival''', a three-week event, is held in late March to early April. ===Read=== Its quick rise as an economic power and unique mix of East and West has made Hong Kong an interesting destination to write about. * ''Myself a Mandarin'' (Oxford in Asia), Austin Coates. The memoirs of Austin Coates are entertaining episodes of the Englishman's time as a colonial magistrate in the New Territories district. * ''East and West: China, Power, and the Future of Asia'' (Macmillan, 1998), Chris Patten. Chris Patten, the last governor of Hong Kong, provides his account of Hong Kong in the final years before the handover to China. * ''Gweilo: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood'' (Bantam Books), Martin Booth. An insight into colonial life in Hong Kong through the eyes of a young English boy. * ''Hong Kong: Epilogue to an Empire'' (Penguin Books), Jan Morris. A detailed overview of the territory's history with descriptions of its geography, economy, politics and society. * ''The World of Suzie Wong'' (Fontana Press) Richard Mason. A classic novel published in 1957. Set in Hong Kong, it is the fictional story of a young expat's romance with a Chinese woman. * ''Hong Kong Landscapes: Shaping the Barren Rock'' (Hong Kong University Press), Bernie Owen and Raynor Shaw. Beautifully illustrated, this is a fascinating guide to the territory's geology and geomorphology. ===Watch=== * ''Chungking Express'', 1994, Wong Kar-wai. The unrelated stories of two love-struck cops in Hong Kong with colourful and fast cinematography. * ''The World of Suzie Wong'', 1960. Based on the novel by Richard Mason, it is the fictional story of an expat's affair with a Chinese woman. The film has interesting footage of Hong Kong in the late 1950s. ==Talk== {{See also|Cantonese phrasebook}} Hong Kong's official languages are '''Chinese''' and '''English'''. '''[[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]''' is the main language spoken by locals. The Hong Kong variant is mostly the same as in [[Guangzhou]] across the border, but tends to incorporate some English words and slang, which frequently sounds strange to other Cantonese speakers (like "我唔sure得唔得", means "I am not sure if it's okay"). News broadcasts are in standard Cantonese. Like all Chinese languages, Cantonese is a tonal language and not easy for foreigners to master, although learning a few simple greetings will get you acquainted with locals much more easily. {{infobox|Official Chinese language|Hong Kong's Basic Law states that both English and Chinese are the official languages of Hong Kong. The definition of what the Chinese language actually is, however, is not clear and is rather political. People with a strong local identity would say it is Cantonese, a language in its own right, whereas people with a stronger sense of Chinese nationalism would say it is [[Chinese phrasebook|Standard Chinese]] (Mandarin), with Cantonese being just a local dialect. In practice, Cantonese remains the dominant language and the medium of instruction in local schools, though Mandarin is making inroads.}} Unlike for Mandarin, there is no widely used romanisation system for phoneticising Cantonese. However, some accurate phonetics systems do exist for learners, such as the Yale system or Jyutping. These are rarely learnt by native speakers though, thus limiting their usefulness for written communication. {{infobox|唔該; ''m' goi'' |Just one Cantonese word that will go a very long way in and around Hong Kong. Learn this word and you can use it to say please, thank you and excuse me. M̀h'gōi rhymes with boy and should be said with a cheery high tone rising at the end. Give it a go.}} '''English''' is a common second language. Education in English typically begins in kindergarten, and fluency in English is often a prerequisite for securing a good job. As a result, English is spoken to an advanced level by most white-collar professionals and business people. In contrast, English proficiency tends to be more limited among the average working class person, particularly outside the main tourist areas. In addition, while many people can understand written English pretty well, they may not necessarily be comfortable speaking it. As English is an official language of Hong Kong, government offices are required by law to have English-speaking staff on duty. There are three terrestrial English language TV stations: TVB Pearl, ViuTVsix, and HKIBC. English-language films in cinemas are almost always shown with the original soundtrack and Chinese subtitles, though children's films, especially animations, are often dubbed into Cantonese. British English is still widely used in Hong Kong, especially in government and legal documents. In the media, the ''South China Morning Post'' and all three terrestrial TV channels use British English. Place names, such as Victoria Harbour (not Harbor) serve as a record of Hong Kong's colonial heritage. Also, modern buildings, such as the International Finance Centre (not Center) maintain the tradition of using British spellings. Most secondary and tertiary institutions adopt English for instruction, even though in most cases lectures are conducted in Cantonese. English street names are seldom used among local people and taxi drivers. Even a local who speaks English fluently may not know the English name. Before you go anywhere, ask hotel staff to write down the street names using Chinese characters. English in Hong Kong has its own specific features. For example, it's very common among the locals to say "bye-bye" and wave a hand to bid farewell, instead of a more formal "goodbye". They don't mean to be rude or sarcastic. <!-- "bye-bye" can be seen as sarcastic by some native speakers: https://english.stackexchange.com/a/2629/302239 --> Most locals are not fluent in '''[[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]''', but can understand it to some degree. Mandarin has been compulsory in all government schools since the handover, and with the huge influx of mainland tourists many people in the tourist industry will often speak Mandarin. Most shops in the main tourist areas, as well as all government offices, will have Mandarin-speaking staff on duty. It is worth bearing in mind that with current sociopolitical tensions with the mainland Chinese, many locals are reluctant to communicate in Mandarin as it tends to be closely associated with perceptions of cultural domination and political interference, and some may even find it offensive to be addressed in Mandarin. If you don't speak Cantonese, it's generally better to try English first. All official signs are bilingual in Chinese and English. Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong continues to use traditional Chinese characters, and not the simplified Chinese characters used in the mainland. Similar to the use of Mandarin, some locals will be offended by the presence of simplified Chinese characters, and will insist that you use traditional Chinese characters. Besides Cantonese, a significant minority of Hong Kong's older residents, particularly those from the various walled villages, speak [[Hakka phrasebook|Hakka]]. There is also a significant [[Teochew phrasebook|Teochew]]-speaking minority in Hong Kong. Most speakers of these other dialects are also able to speak Cantonese, and the non-Cantonese dialects are gradually dying out among the younger generations. Various Indian languages are still spoken by some in the Indian community, though most of these people are able to speak English and Cantonese as well. '''Hong Kong Sign Language''' (HKSL, 香港手語) is the language of the deaf community, though not widely understood outside of it. It is mutually intelligible with Macau Sign Language, and more distantly related to Chinese Sign Language used in the mainland, but not mutually intelligible with it. ==Get in== {{VisaRestriction|Pursuant to the decision made by Chinese foreign ministry, Hong Kong authorities does not recognise British National (Overseas) (BNO) passports, BNO holders should use appropriate documents (Hong Kong passport/Hong Kong ID card/Hong Kong document of identity) when passing immigration and during their stay in Hong Kong.|lastedit=2021-01-27 }} {{cautionbox |If you make a '''false statement''' to an immigration officer or are in possession of a forged travel document, you can be fined up to $14,000 and imprisoned for '''up to 14 years'''. '''Overstaying''' is a serious offence—you can be fined up to $50,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 3 years. If you enter Hong Kong on a '''visitor visa''', you must not take up any employment (paid or unpaid), study or establish or join a business. If you breach your conditions of stay, you can be fined up to $50,000 and imprisoned for up to 2 years. Hong Kong courts are tough on sentencing illegal workers, and imprisonment for not less than 1 year can be expected. If you do intend to work, study or establish/join a business, you must obtain the appropriate visa. If you fail to declare any '''banned''' or '''dutiable''' items, you can be fined up to '''$1,000,000''' and/or face a '''prison sentence''' of up to 2 years. If you are caught trafficking drugs, you can be fined up to $5,000,000 and face '''up to life imprisonment'''.}} <!-- This hasn't been updated in a year, so it is not very useful: {{COVID-19 box|Entry will be denied to everyone from all foreign countries except China, Macau and Taiwan, and except Hong Kong permanent residents. Issuance of Individual Visit Scheme endorsements (往来港澳签注) by Chinese authorities are also halted, effectively denying entry to Chinese tourists. Immigrants from all foreign countries will be quarantined, either in your place of residence or in quarantine camp, for 14 days. You will receive a bracelet if you are quarantined in your place of residence, which can track down your location. '''Do not leave your place of residence without permission or damage your bracelet, you may face prosecution if you do so.''' For more information regarding quarantine measures, please dial Home Affairs Department at +852-2835-1473. You may also refer to [https://www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/docs/district_hotline_en.pdf this list of hotlines] by district. Also due to the pandemic, the following methods of entering Hong Kong will be affected: *By other land crossings: Except Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, all land control points have been closed to travellers. *By train: MTR High Speed and Intercity has been suspended. *By ferry: Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal, Tuen Mun Ferry Pier and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier has been shut down. *By cruise ship: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and Ocean Terminal has been shut down. *By bus, bridge and plane: All cross-border bus services have been '''suspended'''. All flights from Mainland China will be cut down.|lastedit=2020-12-12}} --> [[File:Visa policy of Hong Kong.svg|thumb|450px|Visa policy of Hong Kong{{legend|red|Hong Kong}} {{legend|#4573AD|Visa-free - 180 days}}{{legend|#01A988|Visa-free - 90 days}}{{legend|#AE87B6|Visa-free - 30 days}}{{legend|#9BC0DD|Visa-free - 14 days (India with online pre-registration)}}{{legend|#E3F1D8|Visa-free - 7 days}}{{legend|#ababab|Visa required in advance}}]] ===Immigration=== Hong Kong maintains a separate and independent immigration system from that of mainland [[China]]. Citizens of most Western countries do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong. If required, the Hong Kong visa can be applied for at a Chinese diplomatic mission, but must be done so separately from the mainland Chinese one; there is no single visa that serves both areas. A visa is still required to enter mainland China from Hong Kong and vice versa. [[Macau]] is also a separate country with regards to visas. If you are in mainland China, you can apply for a Hong Kong visa at the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in [[Beijing]] or the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in [[Shanghai]], while those in Macau may apply for their Hong Kong visa at the Chinese Visa Application Centre. As leaving mainland China for Hong Kong is considered to be leaving China, if you wish to re-enter mainland China after visiting Hong Kong, make sure you have a multiple-entry Chinese visa. See [http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html Entry requirements to Hong Kong] for a list of visa requirements or visa-free stays by country of citizenship. All holders of an APEC Business Travel Card can use the counters for Hong Kong residents at immigration control and can stay for up to 60 days in Hong Kong visa-free if their card has 'HKG' printed on the reverse. Foreign nationals who require visas for Hong Kong (if they cannot enter visa-free, want to remain for longer than permitted by their visa exemption, or want to work, study or establish/join a business) can either apply for one at a Chinese embassy or consulate, or directly through the [http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit_transit.html Hong Kong Immigration Department]. Foreign nationals living in [[Macau]] who require visas for Hong Kong can apply for one at the [http://www.fmcoprc.gov.mo/ Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry]. Foreign nationals living in mainland China may apply for a Hong Kong visa at the [https://www.sheto.gov.hk/ Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office] in [[Shanghai]], or at the [http://www.bjo.gov.hk/ Office of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR] in [[Beijing]]. [[File:Hkentrypermittwoyears.jpg|thumb|An Entry Permit of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region]] Holders of Chinese passports need to apply for a [http://www.immd.gov.hk/en/services/hk-visas/overseas-chinese-entry-arrangement/overseas-chinese.html#18 appropriate entry permit] (往來港澳通行證) to enter Hong Kong, except when transiting through Hong Kong, whereby visa-free access is granted for up to seven days. Alternatively, Chinese passport holders may apply for an Entry Permit of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued by any overseas Chinese embassy/consulate. Holders of Macau ''permanent'' identity cards or Visit Permits with ''permanent'' resident status can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to '''180 days'''. Holders of Macao Visit Permits ''without'' permanent resident status can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to '''30 days'''. See [http://www.immd.gov.hk/en/services/hk-visas/overseas-chinese-entry-arrangement/macao.html Visit/Transit Arrangements to Hong Kong for Macao Residents] for more details. Residents of Taiwan are granted visa-free access to Hong Kong for 30 days if they have a Mainland Travel Permit/Taiwan Compatriot Pass (''Taibaozheng'', 台胞證). Otherwise, a pre-arrival registration is required which can be applied for through the [http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/pre-arrival_registration_for_taiwan_residents.html Immigration Department]. See [http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/overseas-chinese-entry-arrangement.html#c Arrangements for Entry to Hong Kong for Overseas Chinese and Chinese residents of Taiwan] for more details. "Chinese residents of Taiwan" refers to citizens of Taiwan, as a result of complex political relations. Expiry of the limit of stay is counted from the day after the date of entry. For example, if you have a 7-day visa and arrive on January 1, you are allowed to stay until January 8. If you are arriving late at night, you may want to wait until after midnight to clear immigration. Likewise, you may be able to clear immigration just before midnight on the last day that your visa is valid and then take a flight or boat in the middle of the night on the next day. For more information, see question #11 of the [http://www.immd.gov.hk/en/faq/visit-transit.html Visa FAQs]. Hong Kong no longer issues passport stamps, and visitors are instead given an entry slip with their terms of entry. All entries and exits are recorded electronically as well. ====e-Channel==== You can save time if you are a regular visitor by registering to use the '''[http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/control/echannel.htm#fvapc e-Channel]'''. Instead of clearing passport control at a manned counter, you can avoid the queues by going through an automated barrier which uses fingerprint recognition technology. You may be eligible to use e-Channel if you are [[Macau]] resident or have passport issued by [[South Korea]], [[Germany]], [[Singapore]] or [[Australia]]. ===Customs=== If you have goods that are '''banned''' or '''more than your allowance''', you '''''must''''' declare them at the Red Channel when you enter Hong Kong — even when travelling from Mainland China, Macao or Taiwan. The following are '''banned goods''' and '''''must''''' be declared at the border: *Meat and eggs *Animal products *Fish *Rice (exceeding 15kg) *Ozone depleting substances *Items with forged trade marks *Radio communication transmitting apparatus *Smokeless tobacco *e-cigarettes and herbal cigarettes A traveller aged 18 or above is allowed to bring into Hong Kong - ''for their own use'' - as part of their '''duty-free allowance''': *1 litre of alcoholic liquor with an alcoholic strength above 30% by volume measured at a temperature of 20&nbsp;°C *19 cigarettes OR 1 cigar OR 25&nbsp;g of cigars OR 25&nbsp;g of other manufactured tobacco If the traveller holds a Hong Kong Identity Card, they must have spent 24 hours or longer outside Hong Kong to benefit from the duty-free allowance relating to alcoholic liquor. Due to heavy demand from mainland China, the Hong Kong government has placed a restriction on the amount of baby milk powder formula that may be '''taken out of''' the territory. If you have friends or family in the mainland, then they may ask you to bring back as much formula as you can carry, however Hong Kong customs are very much looking for smugglers of this precious product. It is an offence to try and leave Hong Kong with '''more than 1.8&nbsp;kg of baby milk powder'''. Fines and imprisonment are possible. For more information, visit the [http://www.customs.gov.hk Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department website]. ===By plane=== ====Hong Kong International Airport==== {{Main|Hong Kong International Airport}} [[File:HKIA at night.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Hong Kong International Airport at night]] [http://www.hongkongairport.com Hong Kong International Airport] ({{IATA|HKG}}), also known as '''Chek Lap Kok''' 赤鱲角 (the name of the small island containing the airport), is on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau]] Island in the west of Hong Kong. Designed by Sir Norman Foster it has since been named "World's Best Airport" by Skytrax 8 times. Hong Kong's flag carrier is '''[https://www.cathaypacific.com/ Cathay Pacific]''' (國泰航空), which is widely regarded as one of the world's best airlines in terms of customer service, and has an extensive network with flights to many cities around the world. Other Hong Kong-based airlines include '''[http://www.hongkongairlines.com Hong Kong Airlines]''' (香港航空) and low-cost carrier '''[http://www.hkexpress.com HK Express]''' (香港快運航空). '''Train''' is the quickest way between airport and city, by the MTR '''Airport Express'''. This costs $105 one-way to Kowloon, and $115 to Hong Kong Island; return tickets valid for 30 days are $185 / $205. Tickets are sold at a discount on apps such as Klook, with 1/3 off. There's no ticket barrier at the airport so you can just board and pay at the city end. Trains run frequently between 06:00 and 00:45 and take 30 mins; they also stop at Tsing Yi, and continue beyond the airport to AsiaWorld-Expo. Two other train options are: * Take the Airport Express only as far as Tsing Yi and change there for a regular Tung Chung (orange) line MTR train. This is a tad cheaper but the main advantage is that the Tsuen Wan (red) line runs right down Nathan Road in Kowloon, prime territory for budget hotels, before crossing to Hong Kong Central. So although it involves two changes, it may get you there just as quickly. Note that from a cursory glance at the MTR map, you might think there's also an interchange at Sunny Bay, but the Airport Express doesn't stop there. * Take public bus S1 to Tung Chung (takes 15 mins) and catch a regular Tung Chung (orange) line MTR train into the city. '''Bus:''' three routes run into town from the airport, find them by turning right as you exit Arrivals. The most useful for most visitors is the A21, which runs down Kowloon's Nathan Road to Hung Hom railway station. This takes 75 mins, running every 10-20 mins 06:00-midnight, fare $33. '''Taxis''' are also available but expensive, and often slow because of downtown traffic. Travellers who need visas for onward travel to mainland China can get them on the spot at the [http://www.ctshk.com/english/useful/chinesevisa.htm China Travel Services HK (CTS)] office in the arrivals area. You will need to bring with you a passport-sized photograph, a completed application form, a photocopy of your passport's identification page, as well as a birth certificate and copies of both parents' passports for children under the age of 18. ====Shenzhen International Airport==== As flights between Hong Kong and mainland China are treated as international flights, it is often cheaper to fly to/from '''[https://www.szairport.com/szairporten/index.shtml Shenzhen Airport]''' ({{IATA|SZX}}), in the nearby mainland Chinese city of [[Shenzhen]]. To travel between Shenzhen Airport and Hong Kong: * Direct buses operate between the airport and the [http://www.elementshk.com/eng/elements/tourist/index.jsp Elements Shopping Mall], above the Kowloon MTR station. You can check-in and receive your boarding pass (except for China Southern Airlines passengers) at the check-in desk on the 1st floor of the shopping centre, opposite Starbucks. This in-town check-in is completely separate from the in-town check-in provided for Hong Kong International Airport. The cost of the service is $100 and the bus is advertised to take 75 minutes, but it usually takes 100 minutes. Buses run every 30 minutes from 6:30AM to 7PM from Hong Kong and from 10AM to 9PM from Shenzhen. * From the Fuyong Ferry Terminal at Shenzhen Airport one can buy ferry tickets to Hong Kong. Passengers who need to transfer between flights at Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports can use the ferry service to/from Hong Kong airport without having to pass through Hong Kong immigration. * A ''cheaper'' way is to take the train (Shenzhen Metro) Line 11 from the airport to its terminus at Futian in central Shenzhen (29 minutes, ¥7). From here, you can connect to the High Speed Rail direct to West Kowloon in downtown Hong Kong (15 minutes, $80). Even cheaper is taking Shenzhen Metro Line 4 to "Futian Checkpoint" (10 minutes, ¥2) (called Lok Ma Chau on the Hong Kong side) or Shenzhen Metro Line 1 to "Luohu" (20 minutes, ¥4) (Lo Wu on the Hong Kong side), then pass through a long corridor and an international border gate (have visa ready) and once in Hong Kong, hop on the East Rail suburban rail line to Hung Hom (45 minutes, $35). ====Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport==== [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport]] is a bit further away than Shenzhen, but has more flights and with direct coach connections to Hong Kong. ====Macau International Airport==== It is also often cheaper to fly out of [http://www.macau-airport.com/en/ '''Macau International Airport'''] ({{IATA|MFM}}). [http://www.airasia.com Air Asia] has a hub at Macau from where it operates service to [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Bangkok]], and [[Chiang Mai]], among other cities. To travel between Macau Airport and Hong Kong: * With the [http://www.macau-airport.com/en/transportation/express-link-service Express Link] service, you can transfer directly from airport to ferry (or vice versa) without going through Macau immigration. $70 from Hong Kong (with baggage being checked in there) / $50 to Hong Kong, excluding the ferry ticket cost. * If you don't need a visa for Macau, the cheaper way is to clear Macau immigration and to go yourself to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal just to the north from the airport. Outside of the airport, take a bus MT1 or 26 from "Rotunda de Aeroporto / Wai Long" bus stop, and get out at the terminal (normally the next stop). The ticket price is HK$4.2 or MOP4.2. From the airport, it's wise to get some change before taking this bus, and both the ATMs normally dispense both HKD and pataca, and the local shops accept the former in lieu of the latter (at 1:1 rate), so there's no need to have any pataca if you're going straight to Hong Kong - you may still get coins of both currencies as a change, however). It is possible to walk to the ferry terminal, but it will take around 20 minutes. If coming from Hong Kong, choose Cotai Water Jet ferry to get to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal. * Alternatively, the AP1 bus will transport you to Macau Outer Ferry Terminal - a bit more straightforward way, but the bus trip will take longer (and will be more scenic), as the bus will have to cross to the mainland part of Macau. * Those having a few hours to spare in Macau and not much baggage may choose to take one of the buses going to one of the casinos (Venetian, Sands, etc.) waiting both near the airport and the Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal, spend some time there, then return to either ferry terminal or the airport using a similar bus. These buses are free of charge. ===By helicopter=== [http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/ Sky Shuttle] operates a helicopter service every 30 minutes from the Terminal Marítimo in [[Macau]] to the '''Shun Tak Heliport''' ({{IATA|HHP}}) at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier in Sheung Wan, [[Hong Kong Island]]. The trip takes 15 minutes and one-way fares cost $4,100, plus $400 on public holidays. ===By train=== ====High speed rail==== {{see also|Rail travel in China}} [[File:Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (20181005131909).jpg|thumb|West Kowloon station]] [[File:CRH380A-0259@WEK (20180923082434).jpg|thumb|High speed train from West Kowloon to Guangzhou South]] [https://www.highspeed.mtr.com.hk/en/main/index.html MTR High Speed] runs some short high-speed passenger services (meaning up to Guangzhou) under the Vibrant Express brand, with CRH (the high-speed branch of China Railways) running the other short and long-distances ones. A cross-border [[High speed rail in China|high-speed rail line]] from Beijing to Hong Kong has been finished, with the Hong Kong section having opened 23 September 2018. With this link, it takes 23 minutes to Shenzhen, 48 minutes to Guangzhou, 8½ hours to Shanghai and 9 hours to Beijing. This line runs underground in Hong Kong, so don't expect to see any sights. Services on this line go to the new {{marker|type=go|name=West Kowloon Station|wikidata=Q2130136}}. This new station is huge, although most of its footprint is underground. There is a food court (important as many shorter services don't have a dining car, including all Vibrant Express trains), as well as other facilities such as a business lounge and public waiting spaces. It is connected to Austin station on {{Rint|hongkong|wr}} line and Kowloon station on the {{Rint|hongkong|tc}} and {{Rint|hongkong|ae}} lines as well as a bus complex. The station has several levels: *'''L2''' - Sky Corridor *'''L1''' - Various footbridge connections *'''G''' - Station entrance, transport area, ground level *'''B1''' - Ticketing *'''B2''' - Arrival Concourse, Parking *'''B3''' - Departure Concourse *'''B4''' - Platforms Through a joint checkpoint arrangement, both Mainland and Hong Kong immigration and customs are at this station. The station's Mainland Port Area is under Mainland China's legal jurisdiction, and is demarcated by a yellow line. That means the moment you clear immigration to board a train at West Kowloon, you are subject to Mainland Chinese law. Alternatively, it's possible to travel by a wider range of high-speed trains and overnight sleepers from a vast array of Chinese cities to Shenzhen and then change to the Metro or another high-speed rail train to reach Hong Kong. ====Conventional rail==== The older central station is {{marker|type=go|name=Hung Hom Station|wikidata=Q996591}} in Kowloon. [https://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/b2c/frmIndex.asp?strLang=Eng MTR Intercity] runs the Guangzhou-Kowloon through train. There are up to 10 daily departures to and from [[Guangzhou]] via [[Dongguan]] (Changping). The journey time is about two hours. Overnight passenger trains run from Beijing and Shanghai every second day. Tickets can be bought online or at the station. ===By ferry=== [[File:TurboJet Catamaran.JPG|thumb|A TurboJet catamaran]] [[File:Star Pisces at Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong, from ferry pier 2.jpg|thumb|The ''Star Pisces'' at Ocean Terminal]] [[File:Blake Pier at Stanley-1.JPG|thumb|Blake Pier at Stanley]] Hong Kong is only a one-hour '''hydrofoil ride''' away from Macau and there are also good connections to mainland China. The main terminals are: * Operating from '''Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier''', 202 Connaught Rd (Sheung Wan MTR exit D) in [[Hong Kong/Island|Central]]. ** [http://www.turbojet.com.hk/ TurboJet], every 5–30 minutes, 24 hours a day to/from Macau. ** [https://www.cotaiwaterjet.com/ Cotai Jet], every 15–30 minutes, 24 hours a day to/from [[Macau/Taipa|Taipa]], Macau. * Operating from '''Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal''', 33 Canton Rd (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR exit A1) in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]]. ** [http://www.cksp.com.hk/ Chu Kong Passenger Transport], to [[Zhuhai]] and various other points in mainland China's [[Guangdong]] Province. ** [http://www.turbojet.com.hk/ TurboJet], every 30 minutes to Macau. ** [http://www.xunlongferry.com Xunlong] to Shekou in [[Shenzhen]], mainland China. ===By cruise ship=== [http://www.starcruises.com/ Star Cruises] operates from the Ocean Terminal in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Tsim Sha Tsui]]. Cruise ships travel to Vietnam, mainland China and Taiwan. There are also long haul services all the way to Singapore via ports in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. '''Kai Tak Cruise Terminal''' is Hong Kong's new cruise ship terminal that opened at the former Kai Tak Airport runway. The terminal supports two large ship berths. The terminal has free shuttle service to nearby shopping and public transit. Tip: Check with your cruise line before you travel to find out which terminal your ship berths at. === By bridge === [[File:VR6495 at HZMB Zhuhai Port (20181024103741).jpg|thumb|Shuttle buses between Hong Kong and Zhuhai/Macao]] The 50-km '''Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB)''', a bridge and tunnel opened in October 2018, was likely one of the largest construction projects in the world. The link makes it possible to travel quickly across the [[Pearl River Delta]] without taking the ferry. Frequent [http://www.hzmbus.com HZMBus] shuttle buses departing up to every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day are available to cross the HZMB. They take around 40 minutes, and tickets can be purchased with Octopus or AliPay from ticket machines, as well as cash and credit cards at the ticket desk at the '''HZMB Hong Kong Kong Port'''. The Hong Kong Port can be reached by taxis or various buses including CityFlyer airport (A number) routes, or the B5 shuttle bus from Sunny Bay MTR station, or the B6 bus from Tung Chung. Once arriving at the '''HZMB Macau Port''' you can take taxis or the 101X bus, the 102X bus to St Paul's and Taipa, or the '''HZMB Integrated Resort Connection''' bus (free) to Taipa Ferry Terminal or the Exterior Ferry terminal to connect to the free casino shuttle buses. Once arriving at the '''HZMB Zhuhai Port''', you can take taxis or the L1 bus which uses historic tourist vehicles, or the 12, 23 or 25 buses to continue your journey in the mainland. To drive across the bridge, you must apply for a permit from the mainland government if travelling to Zhuhai or three separate permits (one from each of the Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland governments) to drive to Macau. ===By other land crossings=== [[Shenzhen]] is the city in mainland China that borders Hong Kong. See [[China#Get in]] for information on visa requirements. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge also makes road connections between Hong Kong, [[Macau]] and [[Zhuhai]] possible. There are 8 land checkpoints between Hong Kong and mainland China. Be sure to note the opening hours of the border crossing before starting your journey. If you are driving across the border, you must have a set of plates issued by each of China and Hong Kong. You will have to change sides of the road at the border since people in Hong Kong drive on the left, and people in mainland China drive on the right. In addition to crossing the border on foot, another way to cross the border is to take a "Cross Boundary Coach". These buses operate between Hong Kong and several cities in mainland China and are usually easier than crossing the border via several transfers and several modes of transportation. For information on these bus services, see the website of each border crossing listed below. * {{marker|type=go|name=Lo Wu Control Point|wikidata=Q15169|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lo_wu_control_point/index.html}} (train and pedestrian crossing): MTR trains from Hung Hom run to Lo Wu every 5–8 minutes. Luohu station on Shenzhen Metro Line 1 lies just beyond the mainland China immigration checkpoint. This control point can only be accessed by the MTR East Rail Line and crossing the border can only be done on foot, unless you take a through-train from Hung Hom where the train will not stop at all. See "By train" section above. It is often congested with travellers during weekends and holidays, so if you want to avoid the long queues, use the other control points. Visa-on-arrival can be obtained on the mainland China side for certain nationalities. * {{marker|type=go|name=Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point|wikidata=Q15170|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/}} (pedestrian crossing): Northbound East Rail Line trains terminate here. It can also be reached from Yuen Long by [http://m.kmb.hk/tc/result.html?busno=B1 KMB bus B1] or by [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/index.html#3 GMB minibus #75]. After crossing the double-decked Lok Ma Chau-Huanggang pedestrian bridge, passengers will find themselves at the Futian immigration checkpoint of the mainland. On the Shenzhen side, Futian Checkpoint station on Shenzhen Metro Line 4 is just after the immigration checkpoint. This control point is not popular and thus less crowded than Lo Wu, and it's more convenient for travelers to central and western Shenzhen. * {{marker|type=go|name=Lok Ma Chau Control Point|wikidata=Q6668522|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_control_point/}} (road, bus, and pedestrian crossing): This crossing consists of separate facilities for pedestrians arriving by bus and for road vehicles and is the only border control point which is open 24-hours per day. The Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange can be reached via KMB buses 76K, 276B and N73. Alternatively, you can take express buses from Hong Kong directly to the control point. After passing through Hong Kong Immigration control, you must board the same bus at the other side of the control point, where you will be taken to Huanggang port in Shenzhen to pass through mainland China immigration control, with connection to Huanggang Checkpoint station on Shenzhen Metro Line 7. A shuttle service, known as the "Yellow Bus" operates between the Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange at San Tin and Huanggang Port of the mainland side. * {{marker|type=go|name=Man Kam To Control Point|wikidata=Q5972427|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_man_kam_to_control_point/}} (road and bus crossing): This crossing is mostly used by private vehicles and cross-border buses. See "By bus" section below. * {{marker|type=go|name=Sha Tau Kok Control Point|wikidata=Q18654206|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_sha_tau_kok_control_point/}} (road, bus, and pedestrian crossing): the furthest east control point, it can be accessed by taking a cross-border coach. It is far from the centre of Shenzhen and is relatively quiet. There are no mainland visa-on-arrival facilities. See "By bus" section below. * {{marker|type=go|name=Shenzhen Bay Port|wikidata=Q5972370|url=http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_shenzhen_bay_port/index.html}} (road and bus crossing): This control point links Hong Kong directly with Shekou, Shenzhen. It can be used by private vehicles and cross-boundary buses. See "By bus" section below. * {{marker|type=go|name=Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port|wikidata=Q57599408|url=https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_hzmb_hong_kong_port/index.html}} (road and bus crossing): Also refer to [[Hong Kong#By bridge]] * {{marker|type=go|name=Heung Yuen Wai Control Point|wikidata=Q15223798|url=https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_heung_yuen_wai_control_point/index.html}}: As of Sep 2020, this control point is not available for tourists. ===By bicycle=== In Hong Kong, bicycles are not permitted in all tunnels and on most highways. Therefore, very few Hongkongers manage to use a bike as a substitute for public transport. However, roads in the country parks, because of the hilly landscape, are ideal for adventure biking. See the information on cycling in 'Get around' below. Crossing the land border between Shenzhen and Hong Kong with a bicycle is possible as follows: * Take the MTR train to the [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lo_wu_control_point/index.html Lo Wu Control Point]. Cycles are allowed on the train with a payment of between $20 and $40, depending upon the time of day, and provided that the front wheel is removed. * [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/index.html#3 GMB minibus #75] operates between the [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/ Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point] and Yuen Long for $7 and allows a folded bike with 50&nbsp;cm wheels. While most passengers take a bus connecting to urban areas, it's possible for bikers to take the "yellow bus" ($7) just to the other side of the border. There is not much luggage space on this bus and you may be required to disassemble your bike. ==Get around== {{COVID-19 box|Travellers are required to be vaccinated use the Hong Kong Government's contract tracing app, LeaveHomeSafe (安心出行), along with vaccination record (also known as vaccine pass) when visiting a variety of premises, including government premises, restaurants, shopping malls and barber shops. You '''cannot''' fill in your personal information in forms if you don't have the app. Offenders face a fine of $5000.|lastedit=2022-01-30}} Hong Kong has an excellent and cheap public transport system. Unlike in mainland China, Google Maps can be used in Hong Kong. ===Octopus card=== The '''[http://www.octopus.com.hk/en/ Octopus Card]''' (八達通, ''Bat Dat Toong'' in Cantonese) is a prepaid debit card that can be used to pay for public transportation such as the MTR, trains, trams, buses, mini-buses and ferries. Most taxis do not yet accept it although more will in future. Paying for public transport with an Octopus Card is usually at a discounted fare. It can also be used to pay for items in convenience stores, supermarkets, fast food restaurant chains, many vending machines, all roadside parking and some car parks. It can also be used as an building access card. Some chain stores, such as Wellcome, offer discounts for paying with the Octopus Card. This is a great way to avoid carrying and counting coins. Basic Octopus cards cost $150 for $100 in credit plus a $50 refundable deposit. A $11 service charge applies if the card is redeemed for the deposit within 3 months. The maximum value an Octopus card can carry is $1,000. The credit on the card can go negative. For example, you may pay for a ride costing $5 with only $2 of remaining value on the card (bringing the stored value to −$3) but you cannot use the card again until the value is topped up. The value of an Octopus card can go as low as −$35. That isn't really "negative", meaning you don't have to pay MTR back, since your $50 deposit secures it. Your Octopus card's balance is displayed on the reader after each use. The balance can also be checked, along with the last nine transactions, using a small machine near regular ticket machines at MTR stations. It is simple to top up your Octopus Card in $50 increments: * "Add Value" machines, usually next to regular ticket machines in MTR stations. * Customer service centres at all MTR stations * Certain merchants that accept Octopus (e.g. 7-Eleven, McDonald's, Wellcome, etc.). This is the best way to avoid queues at the MTR station. It is generally '''not possible to top up with a credit card''' directly. Some Hong Kong credit cards have an Octopus Card top up facility although this is not available to cards issued elsewhere. If you are planning to visit Shenzhen as well, consider getting a Hu Tong Xing (互通行) card, which doubles up as a Shenzhen Tong card in addition to being an Octopus card, allowing it to be loaded with both Chinese Yuan and Hong Kong dollars, and used on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen public transportation networks. Those travelling farther afield should consider getting the similar Octopus • Lingnan Pass, which can be used in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and several other cities in Guangdong province (but notably ''not'' including Shenzhen). iPhone and Apple Watch users may also opt to get a virtual Octopus card loaded on such devices. To do so, download the app called '''Octopus App for Tourists''' (which is distinct from the '''Octopus App''' intended for local residents). To get a new virtual card, you need to pay at least $100 (which includes a $50 deposit) in your chosen currency's equivalent using Apple Pay. If you still have a physical Octopus card with you, you can load that one to your phone as well through the app but once the transfer of credits is complete, the physical card ceases to become valid. After which you can use it in the same way as a physical Octopus card. At the moment, its Android counterpart is available only for local residents. ====MTR Fare Saver Machines==== There are several '''[http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/fare_saver.html fare saver machines]''' in the MTR system. By tapping your Octopus Card at the reader on one of these machines, you will receive a $1–2 discount on your same-day next MTR journey if such a journey originates at the station where the machine is. However, these machines are often far from the stations. ===By Mass Transit Railway=== [[File:Hong Kong Railway Route Map en.svg|thumb|550px|MTR system map]] [[File:Shatin Wai Station.jpg|thumb|A typical MTR Station entrance; its symbolic red circle icon is easily recognisable.]] Hong Kong's [http://www.mtr.com.hk/ Mass Transit Railway] ('''MTR''') is the fastest way to get around, but it does not offer the views of buses and trams and is more expensive. It is clean, safe, and widely lauded as one of the most reliable and efficient systems in the world. There are 4 underground lines (Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, and Tseung Kwan O lines), 4 Suburban rail lines (West Rail, East Rail, Tung Chung, and Ma On Shan lines), the Airport Express, and a network of modern light rail lines in the North West New Territories. The most important lines for many visitors are the busy '''Tsuen Wan Line''' (red), which runs from Central to [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]] via tunnel and then down Nathan Road towards Tsuen Wan in the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]], and the '''Island Line''' (blue) which runs along the north coast of Hong Kong Island. The '''Tung Chung Line''' (orange) is the fastest route to Lantau and one of the cheapest ways to the airport via the S1 shuttle bus from Tung Chung MTR station. This line can also be used to change to the '''Disneyland Resort Line''' (pink) at Sunny Bay. All signs are in both Chinese and English and all announcements are made in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Staff in the station control room usually speak enough English to be able to help lost tourists. In Cantonese, the East Rail line is colloquially referred to as 火車 (''fó chē''), alluding to its origins as an intercity railway, while the other lines are referred to as 地鐵 (''dei tit''). Considerations when using the MTR: * Hong Kong's suburban rail system is '''linked to two border crossings with mainland China''', at [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lo_wu_control_point/index.html Lo Wu Control Point] and [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/land_based_cross_boundary_transport/access_to_lok_ma_chau_spur_line_control_point/ Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point], both on the East Rail Line. You pass through a short corridor and then through a large border gate before entering a long one-way corridor and emerging in mainland China, at a station for the Shenzhen Metro. As Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations are in a restricted area, it is illegal to take the train to these stations unless you are crossing the border or hold a Closed Area Permit. * The East Rail Line offers a first class car where the seats are wider and more comfortable. The fare is twice that of the regular cars on the same route, and you need to buy a separate ticket for this at a station's ticketing office or tap your octopus card at the designated reader before entering. Ticket inspectors conduct regular patrol in the carriage and '''passengers without a valid first class ticket will be fined $500.''' * In Hong Kong, the English name for the underground metro system is the 'MTR'. The term 'Subway' refers to underground walkways, as opposed to the metro system. 'Metro' or 'Underground' are not commonly understood by local people either. * Fares depend on distance. Credit cards are not accepted to pay for tickets or passes, except for rides on the Airport Express. * Consumption of food and drinks and smoking are strictly forbidden in stations and in trains. Offenders are liable to '''a fine of $2,000'''. * Always '''stand on the right''' when using escalators to allow people in a hurry to pass on the left. * The mad dash, in which commuters shove and wrestle for available seats, that is common in mainland Chinese Metro systems is considered to be uncivilised in Hong Kong. * Disabled Access and Stroller Access is provided at the MTR stations, but it will likely require considerable extra walking, often from one end of an MTR station to another. For instance, the lift may be at one end of a platform at train level, whilst the lift to street level will be at the other end. Using lifts and wheelchair access will often require you to walk the length of the station 2 or 3 times, just to get from street level to your chosen train. There is usually one designated reader for wider (wheelchair/stroller) access, but often it is a long walk around the station or platform. Occasionally, there will be an MTR staff booth at a set of gates, but it depends on the individual staff member as to whether they will just tap your card on their terminal and let you through the goods entrance to the platform. If you need a stroller for getting around, it may be better to collapse your stroller, pick up your child and use the escalators and "regular" designated readers. Most Hong Kongers will use a small, lightweight, upright folding stroller (such as the Combi range, which appears to be most popular), than can be easily folded, carried and taken through the gates and escalators. You will also ensure that you aren't fighting for lift space with others who need it, such as wheelchair users and goods trolleys. ===By tram=== [[File:Peak Tram entering Victoria Peak terminal.JPG|thumb|Peak Tram entering Victoria Peak terminus]] Operated by '''[http://www.hktramways.com/ Hong Kong Tramways]''', the narrow double-decker '''city trams''' (also known locally as "ding ding") trundling along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island have provided cheap transport for over a century. Riding the tram is a great and cheap way to sightsee. For an excursion lasting 1 hour, board at the '''Kennedy Town Terminus''' and get a good seat on the upper deck. As the tram travels eastward, you will have an elevated view of Hong Kong Island and its different flavours, from bustling Hong Kong street life to its glitzy financial and shopping districts and, finally, a taste of the local residential areas. * Trams are slower and bumpier than other modes of transport, and they are not air conditioned. Summer months can be very uncomfortable even with the windows open. * They run 6AM-midnight. * Passengers board at the rear and a flat $3 fare is paid when getting '''off''' at the front of the tram. The fare is paid for by Octopus Card or coins (no change given) * It is the favourite means of transportation on Sundays for Hong Kong's large foreign domestic helper community and it is very crowded on that day. ===Peak Tram=== The [http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/5_5_1.asp '''Peak Tram'''], Hong Kong's first mechanised mode of transport, opened in 1888. The remarkably steep 1.7&nbsp;km track from Central up to Victoria Peak is worth at least one trip despite the comparatively steep price ([http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/5_5_6.asp $37 one-way, $52 return]; return tickets must be purchased in advance). The tram turnstiles do take Octopus cards, which will allow you to avoid the ticketing line at the station. The Peak Tram is likely to be crowded at night when the view of the city's skyline is magic, as well as on public holidays. Queues can be very long (waiting an hour is common at busy times), and a lot of pushing has been reported. The tram is not the only way to get to the Peak, and there are cheaper (but slower and still quite scenic) alternatives such as the #1 green minibus costing $10.2 & #15 double-decker bus costing $10.3 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus. These buses will often give you great views of both sides of Hong Kong Island on the way up. ===Light rail=== [[File:Hong Kong Light Rail Geographical Map.png|thumb|Geographically accurate map of the Light Rail network]] MTR operates a tram system in the northwest [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] called '''[http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/more_light_rail.html Light Rail]'''. It is a modern and fast tram system connecting Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tin Shui Wai. It has an open fare system, in which passengers are required to buy a ticket or tap an Octopus card at the station entrance before boarding, and ticket inspection is random. The area is seldom visited by foreign tourists but various sights are nonetheless accessible via Light Rail, such as numerous ancient walled villages (highlighted by the Ping Shan Heritage Trail), the Hong Kong Wetland Park, the beaches of Tuen Mun New Town, Yuen Long Town Centre, and seafood towns like Lau Fau Shan and Sam Shing. ===By bus=== [[File:NWFB Hennessy Road.jpg|thumb|A New World First Bus double decker bus.]] {{Infobox|Tip on bus routes|Alphabets in bus routes represent the nature of the route: *Bus routes start with '''A''' terminates at [[Hong Kong International Airport|the airport]] *Bus routes start with '''B''' terminates at land border crossings. *Bus routes start with '''E''' connects [[Lantau Island]] and the city center. They may or may not stop at the airport. *Bus routes start with '''N''' are night routes. *Bus routes start with '''K''' are MTR feeder routes. *Bus routes end with '''M''' terminate at MTR stations. *Bus routes end with '''K''' terminate at {{Rint|hongkong|er}} line or {{Rint|hongkong|tm}} line stations. *Bus routes end with '''P''' are commuter routes which only operate within specific time periods. *Bus routes end with '''R''' are holiday and public activity routes, which only operate on holidays or immediately after the activity has ended. *Bus routes end with '''X''' are express routes. }} There are three types of bus available in Hong Kong. In the inner areas, buses will get stuck in traffic and take much longer than the MTR, however, they cover many more destinations than the MTR. While generally easy to use, signs in English can be sparse and finding your bus stop can get difficult. Buses are also the only public option in some areas. Google Maps or [https://citymapper.com/hong-kong City Mapper] will let you know the best bus route to take from your current position to destination. * '''Double-decker buses''' are used on most routes and cover practically the entire territory, stop frequently and charge varying fares depending on the distance. The first seats of the upper deck offer great views. The franchised bus operators in Hong Kong include [http://www.kmb.hk Kowloon Motor Bus] (KMB) (and its subsidiary Long Win Bus), [http://www.citybus.com.hk Citybus (CTB)], [http://www.nwfb.com.hk New World First Bus (NWFB)] and [http://www.newlantaobus.com New Lantau Bus (NLB)]. Route and fare information can be found on their company web sites. Alternatively it is also wise to install transportation apps such as "App 1933" and "CitybusNWFB" into your smartphone to check fares outdoors if you use mobile devices regularly during your stay. Fares depend more on where you board rather than where you get-off (except for the cross-boundary route B2 and a few overnight buses) which means it is more expensive to board at an earlier stop on a route rather than the later ones. Hence, the price of bus rides crossing the harbour between Kowloon and the Island exceeds $9 prior to the crossing. The fare is displayed on a digital display above the farebox - one may pay cash, but then no change is given, or Octopus Card or a ticket purchased from a bus travel centre (only applicable to a few routes found at major transit hubs such as Star Ferry or Central Bus Terminus) must be used. There are plenty of bus routes that provide a fare discount for transferring with a particular set of routes; they are often confusing for visitors, however instructions are written on bus stop timetable leaflets. There are also some bus routes (especially the routes going to Stanley) which offer discount if a passenger gets off early and taps the Octopus card again prior to alighting. There are announcements in Cantonese, Mandarin and English except for most buses on New Lantau Bus. To catch your bus go to the bus stop with the right number and when your bus approaches, raise your arm to hail the bus (like you would hail a taxi). Buses only stop when requested so press the red buzzer (by the exit doors and on the grab-rails) to signal to the driver that you want to alight. Always board at the front and alight from the centre door - unless the bus has only one door, or on those routes where you need to pay when alighting, in which case keep to the left. The MTR also maintains a fleet of feeder buses. MTR passengers can enjoy a free feeder service if the bus trip is paid for on an Octopus card along with a connecting railway journey (except taking K12 on holidays). ===By public light buses/minibuses=== [[File:HX2044 at HK West Kowloon Station (20181004154728).jpg|thumb|A typical green public light bus]] Van-sized '''public light buses''' or '''minibuses''' serve both feeder and trunk routes, carry a maximum of 19 passengers (seats only) and come in two varieties, '''red minibuses''' and '''green minibuses''' (the red buses are also called '''maxicabs'''); the colour refers to a wide stripe painted on top of the vehicle. *Most minibus station signs only offer Chinese description, and in the most extreme case, may have nothing more than the route number on the sign. Translation apps like Google Word Lens and asking other passengers about the route are useful way to determine whether the route serves your destination. *Riding a minibus may not be easy for travellers, as it is required to call out the name of the stop and/or ask the driver to stop in Cantonese (Just shouting 'Please Stop' loudly in English usually suffices), yet more light buses are equipped with bells to notify the driver. Some station names used by minibuses may be outdated, such as "Daimaru" (大丸) station located near Great George Street and Paterson Street refers to Hong Kong's defunct Daimaru department store closed in 1998. *If a minibus station requires diversion from a green minibus' usual route and nobody on the minibus asked to stop, drivers may ignore the stop and take short cuts. If so, the foolproof way is to inform the driver of your destination and remind the driver again when the minibus is approaching your destination. *Minibuses often depart from terminus only if they're full, so consider include waiting time if you're boarding a minibus at its terminus. *Though more and more red minibuses accept Octopus card, many still do not accept Octopus but will give you change, while green minibuses accept Octopus payment but cannot give you change if you pay in cash. Prices on red minibuses are often displayed only in Chinese numbers. The price displayed on a red minibus can legally vary according to the market price, so one might need to pay more at busy times and on special occasions (such as during a typhoon or demonstration), though it is rare. *Some people argue that the driving standards of red minibuses are lower than green minibuses; Minibus drivers generally drive fast, especially at night. Always use minibus seatbelts where available, as it's against the law not to use them. You will notice that they all have an extra, large, digital speedometer in the cabin for the passengers to view, this is required by the government after a few fatal accidents due to speeding. Since the introduction of these passenger speedometers mini-bus accident rates have dropped. **Nevertheless, intense speeding and overloading are common problems for night minibus services (regardless of red/green minibuses) due to a lack of enforcement. Speedometers are also usually modified to lower the speed displayed on them, or simply tampered. Consider dialing {{phone|+852-2754-7668}} to report dangerous driving practices by minibus drivers if you encounter them. *The Hong Kong Island green minibus #1 down from the Peak to Central is particularly exhilarating. Red minibuses tend to have a more Chinese feel than green buses. There are six independent route numbering systems, applying to: buses (i) on Hong Kong Island, (ii) in Kowloon and the New Territories, and (iii) on Lantau Island; green minibuses (iv) on Hong Kong Island, (v) in Kowloon, and (vi) in New Territories and several exceptional auxiliary bus routes. Red minibuses do not usually have a route number. This leads to duplication of routes in different regions. Although the Transport Department has been working on unification of the route numbers, they are still a little bit messy. If you are confused a bit by the numbering of routes, here is a suggestion: just remember the route number of buses in Hong Kong Island/Kowloon/New Territories only whenever it is necessary. In other special circumstances, ask the driver or the station staff for the Lantau buses and green minibuses and they can answer you. Generally you need not mention which district the route belongs to when you are asking for directions (almost all people will assume you are asking for the route which runs in the district you are in, e.g. if you ask for bus route #2, locals will assume you are asking for bus route #2 running in Kowloon if you are in Kowloon), but you really need to mention whether the route is by bus or minibus when you ask, since in some cases both buses and minibuses can have the same route number in the same area which are different routes. (e.g. there are both bus route #6 and minibus route #6 in Tsim Sha Tsui, which are different routes). ===By ferry=== [[File:StarFerry IslandSkyline.JPG|thumb|Star Ferry and the Island skyline]] [[File:Star Ferry crew using billhook to catch rope at Central ferry pier, Hong Kong.jpg|thumb|Crew using billhook to catch mooring rope.]] A large fleet of ferries sail between the many islands of Hong Kong. The granddaddy of them all and an attraction in itself is the '''[http://www.starferry.com.hk Star Ferry]''', whose most popular line travels between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central from early morning until late at night, and offers amazing views (especially when coming from Tsim Sha Tsui). The Star Ferry is an icon of Hong Kong heritage and has carried passengers for over 120 years. Taking its 11-minute ride across the harbour and catching some misty breeze is considered a "must do" when visiting Hong Kong. Navigation enthusiasts will also not want to miss the sight of the crew using a billhook to catch the thrown rope as it moors at the pier, a practice unchanged since the first ferry ran in 1888. Upper deck seats cost $2.50 on weekdays and $3.40 on weekends while the lower deck costs $2.00 on weekdays and $2.80 on weekends, both payable with Octopus, cash (no change given) or by onsite vending machine. The Star Ferry also operates between Tsim Sha Tsui and Wanchai but only offers upper-deck seating. A 4-day tourist ticket is also available for $25. Ferries to Lamma, Lantau and other islands depart from a variety of ports, but the largest and most important terminal is at Central adjacent to the Star Ferry. Ferries are usually divided into '''fast ferries''' and '''slow ferries''', with fast ferries charging around twice the price for half the journey time, although not all destinations offer both kinds of service. Example fares for trips from Central to Yung Shue Wan (Lamma) are $10/15 slow/fast, and to Mui Wo (Lantau) $10.50/$21. All fares increase by around 50% on Sundays and public holidays. [[File:A142027 Aberdeen to Ap Lei Chau Kaito 08-06-2017.jpg|thumb|A kai-to operating between Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau]] In addition, there are also a number of ferry services known as '''kai-to''' (街渡/街艔) serving the city's most remote islands, in which some are also tourist areas. These ferries are often operated by small motorised sampans, so consider taking seasickness pills before your trip. A list of these services can be found on [https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/kaito_services_map/service_details/index.html the website of the Transport Department]. ===By taxi=== [[File:Kowloon Waterfront, Hong Kong, 2013-08-09, DD 05.jpg|thumb|Red taxis in Kowloon]] '''Taxis''' are plentiful and efficient. They are extremely cheap compared to many other large cities. There are three types of taxi in Hong Kong, easily identified by their colours: red, green and blue, all of which serve the airport and Hong Kong Disneyland. When in doubt, just take a red taxi. Rates for each type of taxi are published [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/taxi/taxi_fare_of_hong_kong/ online] * The Urban (red) taxis can travel anywhere within Hong Kong, and are the most expensive. The meter starts at $27.00 for the first 2 km, plus $1.90 ($1.30 after the fare reaches $93.50) for every 200 m or minute of wait time thereafter. * New Territories (green) taxis are slightly cheaper than the red ones but are confined to rural areas in the New Territories, the airport, and Hong Kong Disneyland. The meter starts at $23.50 for the first 2 km, plus $1.70 ($1.3 after the fare reaches $74.5) for every 200 m or minute of wait time thereafter. * Lantau (blue) taxis are the cheapest of the three but operate only on Lantau Island, including the airport and Hong Kong Disneyland. Considerations when riding taxis: * Wearing of seat belts is required by law, the driver has the right to refuse carrying the passenger if they fail to comply. * Tipping is usually not required or expected, however the driver will usually round the fare up to the nearest dollar. * Drivers are required to provide change for $100 notes, but not for higher denominations. If you only have a $500 or $1000 note and are going through a tunnel, let the driver know beforehand and he will change it when paying at the toll booth. * Some taxis accept credit cards and Octopus cards to avoid hassles with small change; these are usually indicated by a sticker in the windshield. * There are no extra late-night charges nor peak-hour surcharges. However, baggage carried in the boot ("trunk" if coming from North America) will cost you $5 per piece, except for wheelchairs. No charges are levied for travel to/from the airport or within downtown but all toll charges for tunnels are added to the bill. The driver will normally pay on your behalf at the toll booth and you just need to reimburse him before alighting. * Harbour crossing passengers (Hong Kong Island to Kowloon or vice versa) are expected to pay the return tolls. But you can use this to your advantage by picking a homebound taxi from a cross-harbour taxi rank in places like the Star Ferry pier or Hung Hom station. In these cross-harbour taxi stands only single toll charge will be applied to the taxi fare. * All taxi drivers are required to display inside the vehicle an official name card that includes the driver's photograph and the license plate number. Unless a taxi has an out of service sign displayed, they are legally required to take you to your destination. They are also required to provide you a receipt upon request. If you think you have been "toured" around the city, or if they refuse to either carry you to your destination or provide for a receipt, you may file a complaint to the Transport Complaints Unit Complaint Hotline (Voice mail service after office hours) at {{Phone|+852 2889 9999}}. * All taxis are radio equipped and can be reserved and requested via an operator for a token fee of $5, payable to the driver. You are unlikely to need to call a taxi, though, as they are plentiful. * It is good practice to get a local person to write the name or address of your destination in Chinese for you to hand to the taxi driver, as many drivers speak limited English and Mandarin. For example, if you wish take a journey back to your hotel, ask a receptionist for the hotel's business card. Nevertheless, even if you don't, most taxi drivers know enough English to communicate the basics. Buildings might have an English name used by foreigners and a different English name used by locals. The HSBC building in Central is called "Wui Fung Ngan Han" in Cantonese by taxi drivers for example. * Learning some Cantonese pronunciation for your location will help (especially as some names such as Hung Hom, don't sound in Cantonese like they are written in English). "Do" (said like "Doe" - a deer, a female deer, with a middle tone) and "Gai" (said more like "Kai" with a rising tone) are the Cantonese words for Road and Street respectively. If you can pronounce your suburb and local road correctly, this will help considerably. Mobile taxi apps like [https://etaxi.com.hk/en/index.html eTaxi] and '''HKTaxi''' are becoming widespread in Hong Kong. The advantage of using a taxi app is that you always get a fair price, all payments are done by card, there's no need to call anyone, and you can get a taxi at any time in less than 10 minutes. * [https://www.uber.com/ Uber], the global rideshare giant, continues to operate in Hong Kong despite being embroiled in a multi-year legal battle with the government on who is allowed to drive for them. Drivers without the appropriate permits run the risk of fines, but passengers don't. ===By car=== [[File:Hong Kong Strategic Route Map coloured zh.svg|thumb|A map of Routes of Hong Kong. Note that the map doesn't include the newly built Tuen Mun–Chek Lap Kok Link]] '''Renting a car''' is almost unheard of in densely populated Hong Kong. With heavy traffic, a complex road network, rare and expensive parking spaces, and well-connected public transportation, renting a car is very unappealing, and can be as expensive as over $600/day even for a small car. That said, there are parts of the New Territories, Lantau Island and southern Hong Kong Island that are poorly, or in some cases not at all served by public transport. Therefore, renting a car should not be ruled out if you intend to spend a significant amount of time hiking and camping in the countryside, particularly if you are staying in a suburban hotel. As a visitor to Hong Kong, you cannot drive to southern Lantau Island, eastern Sai Kung and some border areas. These boundaries are generally well-marked with warning signs and probably existing roadblocks. The legal age for driving passenger cars in Hong Kong is '''18''', the same as the mainland. Hong Kong allows most foreigners to drive with an International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 12 months. Anyone who drives for more than 12 months is required to get a Hong Kong licence [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/licences_and_permits/vehicle_and_driving_licences/index.html issued by the Department of Transport]. Hong Kong uses traffic rules and signs similar to the United Kingdom. Directional signs are generally bilingual in traditional Chinese and English. The majority of Hongkongers will exceed the speed limit by around 10 km/h which is the tolerated threshold. There are many speed cameras on most major highways. Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory for every passenger who has a seatbelt provided. Many drivers will not signal before changing lanes. Traffic in Hong Kong moves on the left (the steering wheel is on the right-hand side), same as the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Thailand and Singapore, but '''opposite''' to mainland China. {{infobox|Driving across the border|It is unlikely that you will be able to drive across the border to mainland China. If you wish to drive into mainland China then your vehicle must have a second set of number plates issued by the [[Guangdong]] authorities. These are issued in limited numbers to people investing in the mainland, and the price for a second hand plate can be as high as $300,000. You will also need to acquire a mainland Chinese driving licence. Hong Kong, Macau or foreign licences will not be accepted. You will also need to change sides of the road at the border.}} ===By bicycle=== In general, although cycling is possible, Hong Kong is not a bicycle-friendly place because of its hilly landscapes, government policies, air pollution and a general lack of consideration by many motorists. Locals sometimes cycle on the pavements if they are not crowded, although most of time, pavements are too crowded even for pushing your bike. If you plan to use busy urban roads you should be fit enough to keep up with the traffic, which moves surprisingly quickly. A network of tarmac cycle tracks sprawl across the New Territories making it relatively easy to bike for longer distances. Unlike cycling in urban areas, riding on these tracks is quite enjoyable for the rural views along the way. There are also several mountain-bike trails in the country parks, although a permit is necessary to bring your bicycle into the parks. Visitors should comply with the [https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_172/road_users_code_2020_eng.pdf Road User's Code]. Visit [https://www.td.gov.hk/mini_site/cic/en/cycling-infrastructure/cycle-tracks-and-parkings/index.html this page] for maps of major cycle tracks. Bike rental is available in several locations across the territory. Popular rental spots include Cheung Chau, Mui Wo (Lantau), Sha Tin, Tai Po Market, Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan. Rental fees are typically $40–60 a day for a standard entry-level mountain bike, or around $150 per day for a higher-spec mountain or road bike. Basic rules to follow: * Cyclists are not allowed by law to ride on highways and tunnels, which are well patrolled. * It is an offence to be drunk in charge of a bicycle. * By law, you're required to have a front and rear light. * Electronic bike conversion systems are not allowed. The police have a strict enforcement policy on this offence. * The maximum penalty for riding on pedestrian roads is $500 or a three-month jail sentence. Usually offenders get a warning, but the Hong Kong Police do occasionally have an annual, or bi-annual crackdown. * For folding bike users, sometimes a bus driver will tell you that it's not allowed, but if you talk to them nicely they will usually let you board. A bicycle bag that makes your bike look like ordinary luggage can make your life a lot easier. ====Bicycles on public transport==== Folding bicycles are permitted on all public transport, provided that they are folded. * '''MTR''': Non-folding bicycles are permitted to travel on the MTR system. Travel in the first or last carriage and remove the front wheel. * '''Ferries''': Bicycles are permitted on board slow ferries including the Star Ferry, but are not permitted on the Fast Ferries. * '''Taxis''': Most taxi drivers will carry bikes in the boot if the front wheel is removed. Some drivers will carry your bike for free, others will legitimately charge extra for 'excess baggage'. ===By escalator=== The '''world's longest outdoor escalator''' travels from Central through Soho to the residential developments of the Mid-levels. The escalator moves down in the morning rush hour but up the rest of the time, and using it is free &mdash; in fact, you can even get Octopus credits from machines along the way for being willing to use your feet! The escalator cuts through some of the oldest streets found anywhere in Hong Kong, so if you are happy to take a chance and just wander and explore the back streets you are likely to find something of interest that dates back to colonial times. The immediate area to the east of the escalator was once reserved for the exclusive use of Chinese people. ==See== Hong Kong doesn't have street benches to sit down. Whilst "sitting down areas" are around, these are generally infrequent. Additionally, restaurants (especially cheap and quick ones) will prefer quick table turnover. All this adds up to spending a considerable amount of time on your feet in any given day. Make sure you have a pair of comfortable shoes, as even a good pair of shoes will still leave your feet sore after a full day on your feet. ===Itineraries=== * [[Hong Kong Culinary Tour]] — gives a short tour to discover the unique cuisine of Hong Kong * [[Hong Kong to Kunming overland]] — covers one route to or from Hong Kong ===Guided walks=== A list of guided tours is available on the [http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/see-do/tours-walks/guided-tours/index.jsp website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board]. ===Victoria Peak=== Get a stunning view of Hong Kong Island on Victoria Peak atop the giant, wok-shaped Peak Tower! Ever since the dawn of British colonisation, the Peak hosted the most exclusive neighbourhood for the territory's richest residents. Local Chinese weren't permitted to live here until after World War II. The Peak Tower has an observation platform and a shopping mall with shops, fine dining, and museums. Read more at [[Hong Kong/Central#Victoria Peak]]. ===Horse racing=== [[Horse racing]] was introduced by the British during the colonial period, and remains serious business in Hong Kong. While illegal in mainland China, horse racing continues to be legal in Hong Kong under the auspices of "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement. There are live broadcasts over the radio and many people bet regularly. When people are listening to the races, whether in a taxi or restaurant or on the streets, expect no conversation or business to transpire for the 1-2 minute duration of the race. With the exception of a summer break between mid-July and mid-September, horse races take place on Wednesdays and on weekends, at either Sha Tin in the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] or Happy Valley ($10, Wednesday nights) on [[Hong Kong/Eastern Hong Kong Island|Eastern Hong Kong Island]]. Both racing locations are easily accessible by MTR. Happy Valley is the more convenient, historic, and impressive location, though Sha Tin is larger and hosts more top-level international races. Check with the [http://www.hkjc.com/home/english/ Hong Kong Jockey Club] for the full schedule. Get a local to explain the [[betting]] system to you. Read [http://racing.scmp.com/ Racing Post by the South China Morning Post] on race days for a guide to the race. A [http://entertainment.hkjc.com/entertainment/english/go-racing/happy-valley-racecourse/beer-garden.aspx beer garden] with $40 draught beer, plenty of expatriates, and racing commentary in English is at the finish line of Happy Valley. Bring your passport and get in at the tourist rate of just $1 (compared to $10 for locals). Betting can also be placed at any of 100+ branches of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the only institution permitted to conduct legal horse racing in the territory. Expect long lines and big crowds. ===Traditional heritage=== [[File:Stilt houses Tai O.jpg|thumb|Stilt Houses in Tai O]] There are many traditional heritage locations throughout Hong Kong. [[Image:Murray house high.JPG |thumb|Murray House]] In [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] you will find '''Ping Shan Heritage Trail''' passing by some of the most important ancient sights, the walled Hakka village of '''Tsang Tai Uk''', '''Fu Shin Street Traditional Bazaar''' as well as a number of temples including '''Che Kung Temple''', '''Man Mo Temple''' and the '''Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas'''. In [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]] you will find the '''Kowloon Walled City Park''' at the location of the former Kowloon walled city. And on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau]] you will find the '''Stilt houses in Tai O''', '''Po Lin Monastery''' and the '''Tian Tan Buddha Statue'''. [[File:Tian Tan Buddha 2013.JPG|thumb|150px|Tian Tan Buddha]] Hong Kong has traditionally been known for '''Cantonese opera''' (粵劇), which as the name suggests, originates in [[Guangdong]] province. This art form employs colourful props and costumes, with stories usually set in ancient China, and is a display of singing, martial arts, acting and acrobatics. It is, however, moribund these days, with modern audiences being primarily restricted to the elderly. The only surviving theatre still dedicated exclusively to Cantonese opera performances is the '''[http://sunbeamtheatre.com/hk/ Sunbeam Theatre]'''. ===Museums=== There are a variety of museums in Hong Kong with different themes. Arguably the best museum is the '''Hong Kong Museum of History''' in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]], which gives an excellent overview of Hong Kong's fascinating past, not the typical pots-behind-glass format of museums you find elsewhere in China. Innovative galleries such as a mock-up of a colonial era street make history come to life. Allow about two hours to view everything in detail. Kowloon also has a number of other interesting museums including '''Dialogue in the Dark''', which is an exhibition in complete darkness where you should use your non-visual senses with the help of a visually impaired guide, the '''International Hobby and Toy Museum''', which exhibits models, toys, science fiction collectibles, movie memorabilia and pop-culture artifacts from around the world, '''Hong Kong Museum of Art''', which is a fascinating, strange and elusive place exhibiting Chinese ceramics, terracotta, rhinoceros horn and Chinese paintings as well as contemporary art produced by Hong Kong artists, '''Hong Kong Science Museum''', primarily aimed at children, and '''Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre'''. [[Hong Kong/Central|Central]] also has its share of museums including '''Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum''', "Hong Kong Maritime Museum", '''Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences''', which shows how the healthcare system evolved from traditional Chinese medicine to modern Western medicine, and '''Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre'''. There is also a 3D museum from Korea called '''Trick Eye Museum Hong Kong'''. [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] has the '''Hong Kong Heritage Museum''', which will appeal to those who have a serious interest in Chinese culture, and the '''Hong Kong Railway Museum'''. ===Nature=== [[File:Tai Mei Tuk.JPG|thumb|Tai Mei Tuk country park, looking south towards Shatin town, north eastern Hong Kong.]] Contrary to popular belief, Hong Kong is not all skyscrapers and it is worthwhile to go to the countryside (over 70% of Hong Kong), including the [http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou.html country parks] and [http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_mar/cou_vis_mar.html marine parks]. Many are surprised to find that Hong Kong is actually home to some stunning landscapes and breathtaking scenery. * [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau Island]] is twice as big as Hong Kong island and is well worth checking out if you want to get away from the bright lights and pollution of the city for a spell. Here you will find open countryside, traditional fishing villages, secluded beaches, monasteries and more. You can hike, camp, fish and mountain bike, among other activities. * In the waters just off Tung Chung on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau Island]], live the '''Chinese White Dolphins'''. These dolphins are naturally pink and live in the wild, but their status is threatened, with the population estimated to be between 100–200. * The '''Sai Kung Peninsula''' in [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] is also a worthwhile place to visit. Its mountainous terrain and spectacular coastal scenery make this a special place. There are both challenging and more relaxed routes. * '''Hong Kong Wetland Park''' in [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] is a relaxing park set amidst an ecological mitigation area. One can stroll along a network of board walks or explore the large visitors centre/museum. * North East [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] is also famous for its natural environment. '''Yan Chau Tong Marine Park''' is in the North East New Territories. A few '''traditional abandoned villages''' are connected with hiking trails in the territory. North East New Territories is a famous hiking hot spot for the locals. * Short hiking trails (2 hours) can be found on Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. You can even hike up to the Victoria Peak. * Some [[Hong Kong/Outlying Islands|outlying islands]] are worth visiting, e.g.: Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, Ping Chau, Tap Mun, Tung Lung Island. ===Theme parks=== [[File:Dis in the star.jpg|thumb|right|270px|Fireworks at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort]] * '''Hong Kong Disneyland Resort''' opened in September 2005. It is on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau]] Island, about 12&nbsp;km east of Hong Kong International Airport. The resort features a Disneyland park, two resort hotels and a lake recreation centre. It offers some great attractions and short queues most of the year. * '''Ocean Park''' is on the [[Hong Kong/Southern Hong Kong Island|southern side of Hong Kong island]], and is the park that grew up with many local Hong Kong people. With roller coasters and large aquariums altogether, it is still packed on weekends with families and tourists. The cablecar is an icon. For many, the chance to see Hong Kong's pandas would be a deciding factor. * '''Ngong Ping 360''' on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau]] Island is a Buddhist themed park that features Imperial Chinese architecture, interactive shows, demonstrations, restaurants and coffee shops. The highlight of this trip is the longest cable car ride in Hong Kong that affords stunning views. The ride also takes you to the largest outdoor seated Buddha. [[File:360 cable car-2.JPG|thumb|150px|Ngong Ping 360]] ===Seeing different sides of Hong Kong by public transport=== Travelling on a bus or a tram is ideal for looking at different sides of Hong Kong. Not only is it cheap, it allows you to see completely different lifestyles in different districts in a short time. Below are some recommended routes. ====Bus==== * {{see | name=KMB Route 270A | alt= | url=http://www.kmb.hk/english.php?page=search&prog=route_no.php&route_no=270a | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Starts from the downtown in Jordan, [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]]. It goes along Peninsular Kowloon and heads through the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. Then it goes into Sha Tin. Afterwards it goes through Tai Po Road, where you can see many traditional Chinese villages and the scenic Chinese University of Hong Kong. The bus further goes to Tai Po and you can see the traditional Market. After Tai Po, the bus again passes through the countryside and eventually reaches its terminus at Sheung Shui (below Landmark North), which is near the Hong Kong - Shenzhen boundary. The journey takes 80 minutes and costs $13 for the whole journey with an air-conditioned bus. The Hung Hom bound train back to the city can be taken from Sheung Shui. }} * '''[http://www.nwfb.com.hk/eng/routesearch/busnum.asp?v_first=15&v_group=1&v_route=15 NWFB Route 15] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' starts from '''Central (Exchange Square)''' to '''The Peak'''. It is an alternative way for getting to The Peak by bus rather than by Peak Tram. Your journey to Hong Kong will not be complete unless you have visited '''Victoria Peak'''. You can see the beautiful view of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula along the Stubbs Road during the journey. When you arrive, there are two shopping malls: The Peak Tower and The Peak Galleria, which provide restaurants, a supermarket, and souvenir shops for your convenience. In addition, you can visit '''[http://www.madame-tussauds.com.hk Madame Tussauds Hong Kong]''' and see if the mannequins look to be the real deal. '''Direction:''' you can take MTR and get off at '''Hong Kong station'''. You can approach Hong Kong station by the underpass from Central station. After that, follow the exit B1 to Exchange Square and you will see the bus terminus. You can also get off at '''Admiralty station'''. Then, follow the C1 exit towards Queensway Plaza. Make a right after you exit the station, and you will see the bus stop. After you get on the bus, just stay on until it arrives to The Peak bus terminus. The bus fare is $9.8 and it takes about 30 minutes for the journey. * '''[http://www.citybus.com.hk/eng/RouSer/RouteSearch/busroute_info.asp?route=973+++&routetype=D&company=5&routenumber=973 Citybus Route 973] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' Route 973 starts from the Tsim Sha Tsui East Bus Terminus at the Concordia Plaza, which is directly opposite the Science Museum at Science Museum Road. It goes along Salisbury Road, where the Avenue of Stars, The Space Museum and the Art Museum are. Later it goes to '''University of Hong Kong''', which is the most prominent and the oldest university in Hong Kong after crossing the Western Harbour Crossing. It later passes through the countryside of the southern part of Hong Kong. It will reach the Hong Kong southern side, at the '''[http://www.jumbo.com.hk/ Jumbo/Tai Pak Floating Restaurant]''' in Aberdeen. Not long after, the bus passes by a football field, from which it is a 5–10 minutes walk to Ocean Park. Finally, the bus passes by the beautiful sandy beach of Repulse Bay, before it finally arrives at its terminus station at Stanley Village, where the famous Murray House and the Stanley Village Market are. The fare is $13.6 and it takes about 95 minutes for the journey. * '''NWFB Route H1, H2''' These two are rickshaw-themed double deckers going to main heritage spots on Hong Kong Island, such as the Court of Final Appeal (previously LegCo) in Central and the University of Hong Kong. A day pass costs $50, and you can hop on and hop off at any stop. ==== Tram ==== [[File:HK Tramways 174 at Western Market (20181202132451).jpg|thumb|A colourful tram]] [[File:HK Tramways 120 at Chun Yeung Street (20181215091123).jpg|thumb|Retro tram passing the wet market at Chun Yeung Street, North Point]] * Take a tram journey on [[Hong Kong Island]]. The tram system refers to is [http://www.hktramways.com Hong Kong Tramways], a slow yet special form of transport running on Hong Kong Island. It has been operating since 1904 and is an obvious relic of the British administration. A trip on a tram is a perfect way to have a leisurely tour around Hong Kong Island's major streets and to have a glimpse of the local life. Fares are relatively cheap, just $2.60 per trip for an adult and $1.20 for senior citizens (aged 65 or older) and children pay $1.30. The low price makes it attractive to housemaids on their Sunday day off, and it can be so crowded that it is very difficult to squeeze on or off. A relaxing tram journey would be better for a weekday. It is recommended to ride from as far as [[Kennedy Town]] in the west, to as far as [[Shau Kei Wan]] in the east, in order to get a strong contrast of "East meets West" and "Old meets New". Moreover, trams terminating at North Point will pass a wet market at Chun Yeung Street before reaching the terminus, creating a unique scene for both passengers on trams and shoppers on the street. The Light Rail, a modern team system, operates in the northwest New Territories and serves New Towns between Yuen Long and Tuen Mun. Few tourists will be inspired by these trams but they may appeal to enthusiasts, and are useful for getting to the famous Chinese bakeries in Yuen Long. ===''Avenue of Stars'' and ''A Symphony of Lights''=== Hong Kong's version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the '''[http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/en/index.php Avenue of Stars]''' celebrates icons of Hong Kong cinema from the past century. The seaside promenade offers fantastic views, day and night, of Victoria Harbour and its iconic skyline. This is the place to have your picture taken by a professional photographer who is experienced in night photography. The Avenue can be reached from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station or the Star Ferry. The Avenue of the Stars is also a great place to see [http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/ A Symphony of Lights], a spectacular light and laser show synchronised to music and staged every night at 8PM. This is the world's "Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" as recognised by Guinness World Records. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the light show is in English. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday it is in Mandarin. On Sunday it is in Cantonese. While at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, spectators can tune their radios to FM103.4&nbsp;MHz for English narration, FM106.8&nbsp;MHz for Cantonese or FM107.9 for Mandarin. The same soundtrack can be accessed via mobile phones at 35665665 for the English version where normal telephone rates apply. However, whilst the show is not such a big deal, during festival times the light show is supplemented by fireworks that are worth seeing. ===Sports=== The sports landscape in Hong Kong generally reflects its legacy of British colonial rule. The most popular sport in Hong Kong is [[Association football|football (soccer)]], and while the local league and national team are not of a high standard, it has the highest participation rate among all team sports in Hong Kong. [[Rugby football#Rugby union|Rugby union]] is also popular, with the territory hosting the '''Hong Kong Sevens''', the world's most prestigious rugby sevens tournament, every year. Hong Kong also has a respectable rugby union national team, which is the second strongest team in Asia after Japan. [[Cricket]] also has a strong following, particularly among the white and Indian communities, though it is increasingly being taken up by the Chinese majority as well. Due to Hong Kong's mild climate, cricket tends to be played in the winter instead of the summer as is common elsewhere. ==Do== ===Exploring=== Ride the tram between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan. The journey takes around 80 minutes and costs $2.30. The Hong Kong Tramways run between the West and East of Hong Kong Island. Starting from the old district Kennedy Town, you can see the residential areas, followed by the Chinese herbal medicine and dried seafood wholesalers in Sai Ying Pun - Sheung Wan. Then the tram goes in the famous Central district with high rise commercial buildings and banks. Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are the districts popular with shoppers and are always crowded with people at all times. Travelling further east are North Point and Shau Kei Wan areas, which are of completely different styles from that in Central and Causeway Bay. ===Music=== Hong Kong is one of the main centres of Chinese pop culture with a huge and vibrant entertainment industry, and is home to many famous singers and actors such as Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Wong Ka Kui (Beyond), Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and locally Eason Chan. In addition to the locals, any foreign bands touring Asia are pretty much guaranteed to perform in Hong Kong, and concerts by famous singers are often a sell out affair. ====Music festivals==== Clockenflap is Hong Kong's largest music festival, and includes popular artists, mainly from Europe and the US. It takes place in November on the Central Harbourfront Event Space. ====Indie events==== Cantopop is by far the most popular genre in Hong Kong and receives an immense amount of support from the media. Independent musicians and are often harassed and evicted from their rehearsal rooms and concert venues by the government because they are forced to illegally rent warehouse spaces due to unaffordable rents. A few small venues are open for indie shows, such as Hidden Agenda and The Wanch. ===Beaches=== You are never far from the sea in Hong Kong and going to a good beach is only a bus-ride away. However, if you want a really good beach, then it is worth making the effort to travel, possibly on foot, and seek out the beaches of the New Territories. With more than 200 outlying islands, as well as an extensive coastline that is jam-packed with impressive bays and beaches, you will surely come across some good looking beaches to while the whole day away. Hong Kong's urban beaches are usually well maintained and have services such as showers and changing rooms. Where beaches are managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, shark nets and life guards are present. Dogs and smoking are not permitted on these beaches. The best beaches to use include: '''Repulse Bay''' is a large urban beach on the south side of Hong Kong island that features a colourful Chinese temple. Money has been spent on its facilities and will appeal to those who have young children. '''Middle Bay''' is popular with gay people and is a 20-minute walk from the crowds at Repulse Bay. Middle Bay has lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, shark nets and a decent cafe serving drinks and snacks. '''Shek O''' is a beach popular with many young Hong Kong people. It is away from the bustle of the city but is well served by restaurants and has a good bus service from the north side of the island. The Thai restaurant close to the beach is worth a try. '''Big Wave Bay''' This beach is smaller than others on Hong Kong Island but still has good services which include a number of small cafes close to the beach. Big Wave Bay, as the name suggests, has the sort of waves that appeal to surfers. From Big Wave Bay it is possible to take the coastal footpath to Chai Wan where you can find the MTR and buses. The walk to Chai Wan is about one hour, or more if you are not used to the steep climb up the mountain. '''Hung Shing Yeh Beach''' on Lamma Island is highly regarded as the most popular beach. This beach is Grade 1 and shows off powdery, fine sand as well as clear water. This beach is well-appointed by means of changing facilities, a barbecue area, and a refreshment kiosk. To arrive at this beach, take the ferryboat from Central Pier to Yung Shue Wan. Expect to walk around 20 minutes from the ferry terminal to the beach (buses and taxis are not an option on Lamma). ===Swimming pools=== In addition to pools in many hotels, there are several [http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/swim-intro.html public swimming pools] scattered across the territory. Entrance costs $19 on weekends/$17 on weekdays for adults and $9 on weekends/$8 on weekdays for children, usually only payable by Octopus Card or by coins. Swimming pools are child-friendly with shallow pools and fountains. All swimming pool complexes are well maintained and offer swimming lanes, hot showers, lockers ($5 coin deposit or padlock required), both family and same-sex changing rooms (limited privacy), and most have swimming clubs for serious swimmers. Swimmers are expected to provide their own towels and toiletries. Most pools open at 6:30AM and close at 10PM. They generally close for lunch noon-1PM and then again from 5-6PM. * '''[http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/swim-intro/swim-opening-kl-summer.html#kowloonpark Kowloon Park Swimming Pool Complex]''' (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR exit A1) is centrally located and offers visitors a wide range of services and includes an indoors Olympic-sized pool, a slightly smaller training pool, a diving pool, and a leisure pool for younger swimmers. During the summer months, the indoor pools are air-conditioned, whilst in winter the water is heated. During the summer season, there are four outdoor leisure pools to meet the needs of all ages. In summer, the pool is popular with teenagers but all age-groups make good use of the pools. A limited number of sun loungers are available. ===Sailing=== You can rent a '''Junk Boat''' for a sailing trip. A typical junk boat can accommodate more than 30 people and can be rented for the day to take you on a tour of your choice. Sai Kung is a popular spot for the trip to start and you can sail to nearby beaches for a more secluded time. A cheaper alternative is to hire a much smaller water taxi (水道) to take you to where you want to go. ===Hiking and camping=== [[File:Pui O 1.jpg|thumb|300px|Pui O beach is a great destination for campers at Sai Kung East Country Park]] Hiking is the best kept secret in Hong Kong, it is a great way to appreciate Hong Kong's beautiful landscapes that include mountains, beaches and breathtaking cityscapes. The starting points for many hiking trails are accessible by bus or taxi. Hiking is highly recommended for active travellers who want to escape the modern urban world. Hiking in Hong Kong can be strenuous because of the steep trails, and during the summer months, mosquitos and the hot, humid, weather combine to make even the easiest trek a workout. It is strongly recommended that you wear suitable clothes, and bring plenty of water and mosquito repellent. It is fairly unlikely that you will have a close encounter with venomous snakes, although they are present in most rural areas. Most local people choose the winter months to undertake the more demanding hiking trails. If you are not especially fit you might plan your route so that you take a bus or taxi to the highest point of the trail and then walk downhill. Campsites in Hong Kong are plentiful and free of charge. Most are in country parks and range from basic sites serviced with only with a drop-toilet, to those that provide campers with modern toilet blocks with cold showers. Some sites have running water and sinks for washing dishes. A few campsites have places to buy drinking water and food, whilst many are serenely remote. Weekends and public holidays are predictably busy, especially in the more accessible places close to roads. Many Hong Kong people like to camp in large groups, talk loudly and stay awake until very late, so if you are noise sensitive try to find a remote campsite or learn to keep your temper. There are four major trails in Hong Kong: * Lantau Trail on [[Hong Kong/Lantau|Lantau]]. * Hong Kong Trail on [[Hong Kong Island]]. * Maclehose Trail through the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. Oxfam organises an annual charity hike of this 100&nbsp;km trail every November. Winning teams finish in 11–12 hours but average people take 30–36 hours to finish the whole trail, which starts from the eastern end of the New Territories (Sai Kung) to the western end (Tuen Mun). * Wilson Trail starting on [[Hong Kong Island]] and finishing in the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. Hong Kong has some exceptional rural landscapes but visitor impact is an issue. Please respect the countryside by taking your litter home with you. Avoid using litter bins in remote areas as these are not emptied on a regular basis and your litter may be strewn around by hungry animals. [http://www.hkoutdoors.com Hong Kong Outdoors] and [http://annatam.com/category/hong-kong/hk-hiking/ Journey to Hong Kong] are packed with information on hiking and camping, and other great things to do and places to go in the wilderness areas of Hong Kong. ===Gambling=== Regulated gambling is legal in Hong Kong: * '''Horse racing''' is the most popular and is further detailed above. * '''Football''' betting is legal only at branches of the [http://www.hkjc.com/home/english/ Hong Kong Jockey Club]. Betting on other sports is prohibited. * '''Lottery''' is also legal only at branches of the [http://www.hkjc.com/home/english/ Hong Kong Jockey Club]. [http://bet.hkjc.com/marksix/?lang=en Marksix] is a popular game costing $10 per bet. You pick 6 of 49 numbers, and the lottery result will be announced on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends that don't have horse racing scheduled. * '''Mahjong''' (麻雀 ''màh-jeuk'') also forms an integral part of Hong Kong gambling culture, although it is often informal and difficult for foreigners to get involved with. Mahjong has a strong influence on Hong Kong pop culture, with a history of songs, films and television series based on a mahjong theme. The game played in Hong Kong is the Cantonese version, which differs in rules and scoring from the Japanese version, Taiwanese version or the versions played in other parts of China. Mahjong parlours are plentiful, although hard to find, in Hong Kong. They also have many unwritten rules that visitors may find hard to understand. ==Learn== ===Universities=== [[File:The university of hong kong 01.jpg|thumb|Main building of the University of Hong Kong]] Hong Kong has 9 universities. The '''[http://www.hku.hk University of Hong Kong]''' (香港大學) is considered to be one of Asia's top universities. Other highly rated universities in Hong Kong include the '''[http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html Chinese University of Hong Kong]''' (香港中文大學) and '''[http://www.ust.hk Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]''' (香港科技大學). Most universities have exchange agreements with foreign universities, offering a good opportunity to study in Hong Kong. Courses for exchange students are often conducted in English. ===Learning Cantonese=== Some of the universities and private institutions offer Cantonese lessons for foreigners. This is a good way for those living in Hong Kong for an extended period of time to learn the local language. Like [[Taiwan]] and Macau, but unlike mainland China, the script taught is traditional Chinese. ==Work== Unless you are already a citizen or permanent resident of Hong Kong then you will need an '''employment visa''' in order to work. This usually involves potential employers making an application to the Immigration Department on your behalf; crucially you should have skills that are probably not available from the local job market. Spouses of employment visa holders can apply for a '''dependent visa''' that has no limitations for working within Hong Kong, although it will terminate at the same time of the visa of the main holder. Citizens of the People's Republic of China (PRC) also require an employment visa in order to work in Hong Kong. Spouses who are citizens of the PRC will also face issues in obtaining a dependent visa unless they have been living outside the PRC for more than one year. The Quality Migrant Application Scheme targets highly skilled workers (''preferably university educated'') to come and settle in Hong Kong and seek employment. For more information, visit the website of the [http://www.immd.gov.hk Hong Kong Immigration Department]. Hong Kong has a small ESL market; teachers will typically need a bachelor's degree and a TESOL certification. ESL teachers in Hong Kong can expect to earn $12,000-25,000 (monthly) and will usually teach 30 to 40 hours a week. Contracts will sometimes include accommodation and airfare. You are eligible to apply for '''permanent residency''' after living in Hong Kong on a temporary permit for 7 years or more continuously, which allows you to live and work in Hong Kong indefinitely with no restrictions. You must be physically residing in Hong Kong during this time without any long absences. Permanent residency can also be obtained by investing a lot of money in a local business. Check with the immigration department for more details. Young people between 18 and 30 years old who are citizens of [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Ireland]], [[Japan]], [[New Zealand]], [[South Korea]] and [[United Kingdom]] are eligible to apply for a 12-month '''working holiday visa''' (only 6 months for Austrian citizens), allowing them to take up temporary work and a short period of study in Hong Kong. Visit the [http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/working_holiday_scheme.html Immigration Department's website] for more information. Hong Kong's personal and corporate income tax rates are among the lowest in the world, making it a popular tax haven for many of the world's richest people, and a popular place for multinational corporations to set up their Asia-Pacific headquarters. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Hong Kong dollar | currencyCode=$ | date=January 2022 | AUD=5.6 | CAD=6.1 | CNY=1.2 | EUR=8.8 | GBP=10.6 | INR=10.5 | JPY=6.7 | MYR=1.9 | NZD=5.3 | THB=2.3 | USD=7.8 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/hkd-hong-kong-dollar XE.com]}}[[File:Kowloon Waterfront, Hong Kong, 2013-08-09, DD 03.jpg|thumb|International Commerce Centre, Kowloon]]The '''Hong Kong dollar''', denoted by the symbol "'''$'''" (港元 or 港幣, ISO code '''HKD'''), is the territory's currency. In Cantonese, one dollar is known formally as the 圓 (''yùn'') and colloquially as the 蚊 (''mān''). It is subdivided into 100 cents (symbol '''¢'''). In Cantonese, one cent known as a 仙 (''sīn''), and ten cents is known as a 毫 (''hòu''). You can safely assume that the '$' sign used in this travel guide and in the territory refers to HKD unless it includes other initials (e.g. US$ to stand for US dollar). The HKD is also widely accepted in Macau in lieu of their home currency at a 1:1 rate. The official exchange rate is fixed in a range of HK$7.75-7.85 to US$1, although bank rates may fluctuate slightly. When exchanging currency at a big bank, be prepared to pay a small fixed commission, usually about $40 per transaction. If exchanging large amounts, this commission will have a negligible impact on the transaction. If exchanging small amounts, it may be advantageous to exchange at one of many independent exchange shops found in tourist areas. Although their exchange rates compared with big banks are slightly less favourable for you, most do not charge a commission. They may also be more convenient and a faster way to exchange (no queues, in shopping centres, open 24 hours, etc.) However, be wary of using independent exchangers outside banking hours because, without competition from big banks, their rates may be very uncompetitive. If you go to the right place, '''Hong Kong can be an excellent place to exchange money''', including from one foreign currency to another, as some places offer very good exchange rates with low or no commissions, and without the various restrictions and paperwork you have to deal with to exchange money in mainland China. Try to avoid changing money at the airport, train station, or at most hotels since the rates offered there are usually extremely poor. Street money exchange vendors will often offer different rates and you may be able to save around 10% if you can compare several different places rather than using the first one you see. The worst rates will be similar to those found at the hotels. ATM debit cards have exchange rates and fees are comparable to exchanging cash at big banks. Some smaller banks do not accept ATM cards from overseas customers. The best banks for foreign tourists to use are HSBC, Hang Seng and Standard Chartered, and ATM machines from those banks are widespread and can be found at any MTR station. Other than the $10 banknote, all others are actually issued by multiple banks in Hong Kong (HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China) and all can be used anywhere in Hong Kong. They come in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000. It is rare to come across a $1000 note and some shops do not accept them due to counterfeiting concerns. {{infobox|The Queen's head|You might occasionally encounter coins issued before 1997 that feature the former head of state, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Although these are completely legal tender in Hong Kong, they are becoming rarer and make for a great collectible.}} Coins come in units of $10, $5, $2, $1, 50¢, 20¢ and 10¢. Typically you will want to avoid change less than $1 because there are not many things to buy with coins under that. An Octopus Card is the best way to avoid dealing with small change. The Octopus cards you use for transport (see ''[[Get around]]'' section) can also be used to pay for items at many fast food chains, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Foreigners can top Octopus cards up at MTR stations, pharmacies, and convenience stores. For the most part you will need to top up in $50 increments but at selected retailers, if you pay with cash at the till, you can request to have the change topped up to your card. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are common in urban areas. They usually accept Visa, MasterCard, and to certain degree UnionPay. Maestro and Cirrus cards are widely accepted also. They dispense $100, $500 or rarely $1000 notes depending on the request. Credit card use is common in most shops for major purchases. Most retailers accept VISA and MasterCard, and some accept American Express as well. Maestro debit cards however are not widely accepted by retailers. Signs with the logo of different credit cards are usually displayed at the door to indicate which cards are accepted. For small purchases, in places such as McDonalds or 7-Eleven, cash or an Octopus Card is the norm though some of these outlets can accept credit cards for smaller purchases. Sometimes, the merchant can give you a choice of whether to charge your credit card purchase directly to your home currency or Hong Kong dollars. Choosing which currency to directly charge the purchase to won't matter significantly for small amounts but for larger purchases it may be worth it to consult your credit card's policy on them converting foreign exchange transactions; in most cases it is more favourable to charge the transaction in Hong Kong Dollars first and let your issuer perform the conversation. If the credit card is swiped or inserted into a terminal, merchants will require that the credit cards be signed and will compare your signature with the card and do not have to ask for picture ID. The 'chip and pin' system for credit card authorisation prevalent in Europe is not used as extensively in Hong Kong. However, some retailers have contactless/near-field communications for foreign-issued cards and if used for small purchases, a signature is not required. ===Banking=== Opening a bank account in Hong Kong is a straightforward process, requiring a proof of address and a corresponding ID. A Hong Kong identification card (of any type) will make the process much easier, although foreign visitors are allowed to open bank accounts as well using their foreign address. Hong Kong banks will have English speaking staff available. Some banks can also provide accounts and UnionPay credit cards in the Chinese RMB currency, which can then be used when travelling in mainland China. ===Costs=== Hong Kong is expensive by Asian standards, with the cost of accommodation especially high. A comfortable mid-range hotel room will cost at least $800 a night, although those who are really on a shoe-string budget could find something for less than $200 for just a bed in a hostel. Transport is however relatively cheap, with most public transport journeys costing just a few dollars. Even taxis won't break the bank with short journeys costing about $30, although crossing the harbour will add another $80 to your tab. Eating out in Hong Kong is generally cheaper than in Western countries, and prices start from about $30 per serve for a basic meal of porridge or noodles, although in mid-range restaurants, $200–300 per head is common. At the other end of the spectrum, fine dining can also be very expensive, and prices on the order of $1000 per head or more are not unheard of. Finally it is worth noting that Hong Kong does not have a sales tax and therefore prices for moderately expensive items (such as imported shampoo, mobile phones etc.) will generally be less than in China, Europe and other countries with sales tax. ===Tipping=== As a general rule, tipping is ''not'' customary in Hong Kong, though people will not reject any tips you care to hand them. Tipping is a matter of personal choice, but visitors should take into account that locals usually do not leave a tip. Visitors should also know that it is common for bar and restaurant owners to keep some, or all, of the money given as tips. In cheaper restaurants, tipping is not expected at all and it will be considered unusual not to take all your change. In medium-to-upmarket restaurants, a 10% service charge is often compulsorily added to your bill. You may, at your own discretion, choose to tip on top of that if the service was exemplary; to give it more chance of reaching the staff, tips should be given in cash and not as additions to a credit card bill. It is also common for mid range Chinese restaurants to give you peanuts, tea and towels and add a small charge to the bill. Known as "cha-sui money" (money for tea and water), it is considered to be common practice, so unless the charge is excessive, tourists should accept it as part of the cost of the meal. Sometimes, restaurants will deliberately give customers change in coins, when notes could be given; it is your choice whether to take all your change or leave a small tip. Tipping is not expected in taxis but passengers will often round up the fare to the nearest dollar. During a typhoon, when any loss is not covered by insurance, a tip will be expected, or the taxi driver will ask you to pay a surcharge. In hotels, a guest is also expected to tip at least $10–20 for room service, and porters also expect $10–20 for carrying your bags. Bathroom attendants in luxury restaurants and clubs might also expect you to leave a few coins, but it's socially acceptable not to tip. Do not under any circumstances try to offer a tip to a government employee, especially police officers; this is regarded as bribery and is strictly illegal, and doing so will most probably result in you being arrested. Exceptionally, on important occasions, such as a wedding party or similar big gala event, local people hosting such events do tip substantially more than ten percent of the total bill. The money is put into a red envelope and given to the manager. ===Shop=== {{See also|Shopping in China}} Fierce competition, no sales tax and many wealthy consumers all add up to make Hong Kong an excellent destination for shopping. Choices are plentiful at competitive prices. Lookout for watches, camping equipment, digital items and special cosmetics. Popular shopping items include consumer electronics, custom clothing, shoes, camping equipment, jewellery, expensive brand name goods, Chinese antiques, toys and Chinese herbs/medicine. There's also a wide choice of Japanese, Korean, American and European clothing and cosmetics but prices are generally higher than in their respective home countries. Most shops in Hong Kong's urban areas open from about 10AM until 10PM to midnight every day. High rental costs in Hong Kong, ranked second worldwide according to Forbes, makes it no surprise that the best bargain shops could be anywhere except the ground floor. Shops recommended by local people may even be up on the 20th floor in a building that won't give you a hint that it's a place for shopping. Many shops will accept credit cards. In accepting credit cards, the merchant will look carefully at the signature rather than looking at photo ID. In addition, merchants will not accept credit cards with a different name to the person presenting it. All shops that accept credit cards and many that don't will also accept debit cards as payment. The term used for debit card payment is EPS. In the old days, Hong Kong was a good place to buy cheap knockoff, fake products and pirated videos and software. Today, Hong Kong residents often buy these items in [[Shenzhen]] just across the border in mainland China. {{cautionbox|Smaller shops can offer great bargains, however be careful because there is limited consumer protection in Hong Kong and once you have paid and left with your product then it is very difficult to fix anything later. Completely check your item before paying in order to make sure it is working and look for any signs that it is a fake. Some Chinese brands have names and logos very similar to the items they are trying to copy. Stores that have large neon-lighted signs of famous brands are known to fall into this category. Should you believe you have fallen into any scam or unfair trade practices, dial {{phone|+852-2545-6182}} to report it to Customs and Excise Department. Alternatively, you may fill in this [https://www.customs.gov.hk/filemanager/common/pdf/pdf_forms/TCB921e.pdf report form], and email it to crimereport@customs.gov.hk, or send it to Hong Kong General Post Box 1166.}} '''Antiques and arts''' Head for Hollywood Road and Lascar Road in Central. Here you will find a long street of shops with a wide selection of products that look like antiques. Some items are very good fakes, so make sure you know what you are buying. Try Star House near the Star Ferry pier in Tsim Sha Tsui for more expensive items. '''Books''' Hong Kong houses a fair choice of English books, Japanese, French titles, and a huge range of uncensored Chinese titles. Prices are usually higher than where they import but it is your last hope to look for your books before heading to China. [http://www.swindonbooks.com Try Swindon Books] on Lock Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Dymocks, an Australian bookshops, has eleven stores, including in IFC and the Princes Building. For French books, visit Librairie Parentheses on Wellington Street in Central and Japanese books are sold in Sogo Shopping Mall in Causeway Bay. The biggest local bookshop chain is the Commercial Press and they usually have cheaper but limited English titles. For looking for Chinese books, local people's beloved bookshops are all along Sai Yeung Choi Street. Called '' Yee Lau Sue Den'' (Bookshop on second floor), they hide themselves in the upper floor of old buildings and offer an unbeatable discount on all books. '''Cameras''' Reputable camera stores are mainly in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok but tourist traps do exist, especially in Tsim Sha Tsui. The basic rule is to avoid all the shops with flashing neon signs along Nathan Road and look for a shop with plenty of local, non-tourist, customers. Only use recommended shops, as shops such as those on Nathan Road are likely to disappear on your next visit to Hong Kong. For easy shopping, get an underground train to Mongkok and head to Sai Yeung Choi Street, where you might find some of the best deals. The Mong Kok Computer Centre and Galaxy Mall (Sing Jai) are always packed with local people. Several camera shops like Man-Sing and Yau-Sing are known for their impolite staff but have a reputation for selling at fair prices. In the 1990s and early 2000s, most shops didn't allow much bargaining, but this has changed since 2003 with the influx of tourists from mainland China. While it is hard to tell how much discount you should ask for, if a shop can give you more than 25-30% discount, local people tend to believe that it's too good to be true, unless it's a listed seasonal sale. While Hong Kong might offer favourable prices, it is always worth checking prices at Hong Kong based e-commerce such as DigitalRev or Expansys that might ship products to your hotel within a day or at least use their price to bargain with retailers. '''Computers''' The base price of computer equipment in Hong Kong is similar to that in other parts of the world, but there are substantial savings to be had from the lack of sales tax or VAT. The Wanchai Computer Centre, Mongkok Computer Centre and Golden Computer Arcade on Sham Shui Po are all a few steps away from their corresponding MTR stations. Also electronic equipment is available at the large chain stores such as Broadway and Fortress which are in the large malls. The major chain stores will accept credit cards, while smaller shops will often insist on cash or payment by ATM card. '''Computer games and gaming hardware''' If you are interested in buying a new PlayStation, Nindendo DS and the like, the Oriental Shopping Centre, 188 Wan Chai Road, is the place to go. Here you will definitely find a real bargain. Prices can be up to 50% cheaper than in your home country. Be careful to compare prices first. There are also a few game shops in the Wanchai Computer Centre. The back corners in the upper levels usually offer the best prices. You might even be lucky and find English speaking staff here. However, be careful to make sure that the region code of the hardware is compatible with your home country's region code (Hong Kong's region code is NTSC-J, different from mainland China) or buy region code free hardware (like the Nintendo DS lite). '''Cosmetics''' Hong Kong offers a huge range of brand-name make-up, perfume, and skin care products, which are popular purchases for visitors from the mainland. You can find them at malls, department stores, and major shopping areas – for instance, Mong Kok has lots of stores selling cosmetics and skin care products, including some shops that specialise in a particular brand. There are also chains: Sasa and Bonjour have a huge range of products, and other options include Angel, Aster, Colormix, Lan Lan, and the drugstores Mannings and Watsons. '''Music and film''' HMV is a tourist-friendly store that sells a wide range of more expensive products. For real bargains you should find your way into the smaller shopping centres where you will find small independent retailers selling CDs and DVDs at very good prices. Some shops sell good quality second hand products. Try the Oriental Shopping Centre on Wanchai Road for a range of shops and a taste of shopping in a more down-market shopping centre. Alternatively, brave the warren of CD and DVD shops inside the Sino Centre on Nathan Road between Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei MTR stations. Hong Kong has two independent music stores. White Noise Records in Causeway Bay and Harbour Records in TST. Hong Kong's leading department store Lane Crawford has CD Bars in its IFC and Pacific Place stores and there's a good CD bar at Saffron Café on the Peak. '''Camping and sports''' A good place to buy sportswear is close to Mong Kok MTR station. Try Fa Yuen Street with a lot of shops selling sports shoes. There are also many shops hidden anywhere except the ground floor for selling camping equipment. Prices are usually highly competitive. '''Fashion''' Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon and Causeway Bay on the island are the most popular shopping destinations, though you can find malls all over the territory. In addition to all the major international brands, there are also several local Hong Kong brands such as Giordano, Bossini, G2000, Joyce and Shanghai Tang. The International Finance Centre in Central has a good selection of ''haute coutre'' labels for the filthy rich, while for cheap knock-offs, Temple Street in Mong Kok is the obvious destination, though prices are not as cheap as they used to be and these days, most locals head across the border to [[Shenzhen]] for cheaper bargains. There is also Citygate Outlets, an extremely large factory outlet mall containing most of the major foreign and local brands near Tung Chung MTR station on Lantau Island. In the Ladies Market or any markets nearby, there are no price tags on items. Most of the time, the price the merchant will quote you is double the price. Haggle with them and ask to reduce the price at least by 50%. In fact similar clothing items (lower price but fixed) can be found in brick and mortar shops nearby too (e.g. Sai Yeung Choi street) '''Tea''' Buying good Chinese tea is like choosing a fine wine and there are many tea retailers that cater for the connoisseur who is prepared to pay high prices for some of China's best brews. To sample and learn about Chinese tea you might like to find the Tea Museum which is in Hong Kong Park in Central. Marks & Spencer caters for homesick Brits by supplying traditional strong English tea bags at a reasonable price. '''Watches and jewellery''' Hong Kong people are avid watch buyers - how else can you show your wealth if you can't own a car and your home is hidden at the top of a tower-block? You will find a wide range of jewellery and watches for sale in all major shopping areas. If you are targeting elegant looking jewellery or watches try Chow Tai Fook, which can be expensive. Prices vary and you should always shop around and try and bargain on prices. When you are in Tsim Sha Tsui you will probably be offered a "copy watch" for sale. The major luxury brands have their own shops that will ensure you are purchasing genuine items. ===Shopping malls=== Shopping malls are everywhere in Hong Kong. Locally renowned ones are: [[File:The IFC Hong Kong.JPG|thumb|At 415 metres or 88 stories tall, the IFC is among the world's tallest buildings and home to one of Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping centres.]] * {{buy | name=IFC Mall | alt= | url=http://www.ifc.com.hk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Near the Star Ferry and Outlying Islands Ferry Piers in Central. Has many luxury brand shops, an expensive cinema and superb views across the harbour from the rooftop. Can be reached directly from the Airport via the Airport Express and the Tung Chung line. }} * {{buy | name=Pacific Place | alt= | url=http://www.pacificplace.com.hk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also a big shopping centre with mainly high-end brands, and has a wonderful cinema. Take the MTR to Admiralty. }} * {{buy | name=Festival Walk | alt= | url=http://www.festivalwalk.com.hk/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A big shopping centre with a mix of expensive brands and smaller chains. It has an ice skating rink, cinema and one of Hong Kong's three Apple Stores. There is also a bus terminal within the mall complex. Take the MTR East Rail to Kowloon Tong. }} * {{buy | name=Cityplaza | alt= | url=http://www.cityplaza.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A similarly large shopping centre, also with an ice-skating rink. To get there, take the MTR to Taikoo on the Island Line. }} * {{buy | name=Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pedder Street, Central | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Many luxury brands have shops here Gucci, Dior, Fendi, Vuitton, etc. It used to be a magnet for the well-heeled but has since fallen behind in its management. }} * {{buy | name=APM | alt= | url=http://www.apm-millenniumcity.com/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=24-hr shopping centre in Kwun Tong. Take the MTR to the Kwun Tong station. }} * {{buy | name=Harbour City | alt= | url=http://www.harbourcity.com.hk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Huge shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on Canton Road, to get there take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, or take the Star Ferry. }} * {{buy | name=Langham Place | alt= | url=http://www.langhamplace.com.hk/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A huge 12 storey shopping mall adjacent to the Langham Place Hotel in Mong Kok. Mainly contains trendy shops for youngsters. Take the MTR to the Mong Kong station and follow the appropriate exit directions. }} * {{buy | name=Elements | alt= | url=http://www.elementshk.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=directly above Kowloon Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This mall is mostly composed of luxury brand shops and restaurants. There is a cinema, ice rink, an airport express station where you can check into your flights and a long distance bus station for the mainland. Hong Kong's tallest building, the International Commerce Centre (ICC), is attached to this mall. }} * {{buy | name=Times Square | alt= | url=http://www.timessquare.com.hk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A trendy multi-storey shopping mall with some luxury brands, with food courts at the lower levels, and gourmet dining at the upper stories. Take MTR to Causeway Bay, and exit at "Times Square". Definitely attracting a younger crowd, this mall is very crowded on weekends and a popular meeting place for teenagers. }} * {{buy | name=Citygate Outlets | alt= | url=http://www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Next to Tung Chung MTR Station & directly connected to the Hotel Novotel Citygate Hong Kong, the Citygate is an outlet mall with tonnes of mid-priced brands, some of them being Adidas, Esprit, Giordano, Levi's, Nike, Quiksilver and Timberland. Many of the items are cheaper although also often out of season. Most items purchased here cannot be returned or refunded. }} * {{buy | name=Laforet | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Island Beverly and Causeway Place. Best places to find cheap stylish clothes, Asian style. Mostly girls' clothes, but also bags, shoes and accessories, highly recommended if you are looking for something different. Immensely popular with teenagers. These three shopping malls are all near exit E, Causeway Bay MTR station. }} * {{buy | name=New Town Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 9-storey shopping mall covering 1,300,000 m² retail area in Shatin, New Territories. Diverse variety of shops, consisting of sports brands, luxury brand shops, cuisines from countries in different continents, sports, etc. can be found in the mall, which is estimated to be one of the malls with the highest footfall. The mall is linked with a number of shopping centres nearby, including Phase 3 of New Town Plaza with a Japanese style Department store, YATA. 30 bus lanes are available for accessing the shopping mall. Taking the MTR East Rail to Shatin is another possible way. }} [[File:Stanley Plaza-2.JPG|thumb|150px|Stanley Plaza]] ===Street markets=== Street markets are a phenomenon in Hong Kong, usually selling regular groceries, clothes, bags or some cheap electronic knockoffs. [[File:Ornaments Shopping in Stanley hong kong.JPG|thumb|150px|Ornaments Shopping in Stanley Hong Kong]] # '''Ladies Market'''- don't be fooled by the name. It is for both sexes for finding cheap clothes, toys, knockoff and fake labels. It's in Mong Kok and accessible by MTR or bus. # '''Temple Street''' - Sold items are the same as in the Ladies Market, but there are more street food vendors, a handful of fortune tellers and a few Chinese opera singers. Illustrated in hundreds of cantonese films, this street is seen as a must by most tourists. # '''Flower Market''' - Prince Edward. Follow your nose to the sweet scents of a hundred different varieties of flowers. # '''Goldfish Market'''- A whole street full of shops selling small fish in plastic bags and accessories ''Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok''. # '''Bird Market'''- MTR Station Prince Edward, exit "Mong Kok Police Station". Walk down Prince Edward Road West until you reach Yuen Po Street "Bird Garden". # '''Apliu Street'''- MTR Station Shum Shui Po, this is the place where you can find cheap computer goods, peripherals and accessories. However, this is the worst place to buy a mobile phone, as they tend to be even more dodgy than small stores in Mongkok. It is, however, the best place to buy a SIM card, as plenty of vendors means plenty of competition, and provided you have your phone with you, you can try it right there. Prices for both SIM cards and top-up vouchers are generally clearly marked, less than face value, and you can even buy discounted SIM cards for other nearby destinations if you are going elsewhere after your visit to Hong Kong. # '''Stanley Market'''- A place for tourists rather than locals, shops sell everything from luxury luggage items to cheap brand name clothes. Accessible with the number 40 minibus from Causeway Bay. Also, no.6 and 6A bus from Central, and no. 973 bus from Tsim Sha Tsui. # '''Textiles''' - Sham Shui Po MTR exit. Several square blocks around Nam Cheong St. (between Cheung Sha Wan Rd. and Lai Chi Kok Rd.) hold dozens and dozens of wholesalers to the textile trade. Although they are looking for big factory contracts, most shops are friendly and will sell you "sample-size" quantities of cloth, leather, haberdashery, tools, machinery and anything else you can think of to feed your creative impulses. Ki Lung Street has an outdoor street market selling smaller quantities of factory surplus cloth and supplies at astoundingly low prices. Haggling is not necessary. [[File:Mong Kok Ladies' Market Shoes.JPG|thumb|150px|Mong Kok Ladies' Market Shoes]] ===Discounts and haggling=== Some stores in Hong Kong (even some chain stores) are willing to negotiate on price, particularly for goods such as consumer electronics, and in many small shops, they will give you a small discount or additional merchandise if you just ask. For internationally branded items whose prices can be easily found (i.e. consumer electronics), discounts of 50% are extremely unlikely. However, deep discounts are often possible on merchandise such as clothes. However, if there is a shop that is selling goods with a 50% discount, most local people will likely avoid buying there because it's too good to be true. Electronics stores are often packed together in the same place, so it is often easy to spend a few minutes comparing prices, and to know the prevailing international prices. Start by asking for a 10 to 20% discount and see how they respond to you. Sometimes it maybe appropriate to ask "is there any discount?" or "do I get any free gift?". It is sometimes possible to get an additional discount if you pay cash because credit card companies charge 3% on your bill. ====Tourist traps==== {{see also|China#Shopping}} The reputation for being a shopping paradise is well deserved in Hong Kong and, added to which, it is also a safe place to shop. Overcharging is seen as an immoral business practice by most local people, and is unlikely to spoil your holiday. Plenty of hotlines are available for complaints. In areas crowded with tourists, traps do exist. They are often nameless consumer electronics stores with attention grabbing neon signs advertising reputable brand names. Many traps can be spotted if they have numerous employees in a very small store space. Often, several of these stores can be found in a row, especially along Nathan Road, in Kowloon and in parts of Causeway Bay. One trick is to offer you a low price on an item, take your money only to 'discover' that it is out of stock, and then offer you an inferior item instead. Another trick is to give you a great price on a camera, take your credit card, and before handing over the camera convince you to buy another "better one" at an inflated cost. They may also try to mislead you into buying an inferior product, by claiming that it is a quality product. One trick specially encountered in electronics shopping are missing items from the box, such as batteries, etc. Once you realise that an important item is missing and come back to the shop to get it, it will be offered at an inflated price. Reputable shops open the box that you will get in front of you and let you take a look to make sure everything is in there and even switch on the equipment before you pay. Watch out for persons (usually of Indian subcontinental descent) who approach tourists in the busier areas of Kowloon. They spot Westerners from a great distance and will make a direct line toward you to sell you usually either a suit or watch ("Genuine Copy" is a phrase often used). Learn to spot them from a distance (since they are already looking for you), make eye contact, put up your hand and definitively shake your head. Good, strong body language in this regard will help you be approached far less often. Although the law is strictly enforced, tourist traps are usually designed by touts who are experts at exploiting grey areas in the law. Remember, no one can help you if unscrupulous shop owners haven't actually broken the law. The official Hong Kong Tourism Board has also introduced the ''Quality Tourism Services'' (QTS) Scheme that keeps a list of reputable shops, restaurants and hotels. The shops registered usually cater only to tourists, while shops that offer you the best deals usually don't bother to join the programme. Watch out for people (mostly southeast Asian descent) around tourist areas road asking you where you're going. Don't tell them which hostel or hotel you're searching for, otherwise they will offer to "take you there". ===Supermarkets and convenience stores=== Like many crowded urban areas where most people rely on public transport, many Hongkongers shop little and often, and therefore there is an abundance of convenience stores. Convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and Circle K (or often referred to as 'OK' by the locals) can be found on almost every busy street, and in most MTR stations. Although the retail prices are usually higher, they normally open 24–7, and sell magazines, snacks, drinks, beer, instant noodles, packaged sandwiches, microwavable ready-meals, contraceptives and cigarettes. The types and variety of products provided depends on the size of the shop itself, which can differ much from one another. Many stores have an in-store microwave for preparing ready-meals, as well as hot water for preparing instant noodles and instant tea/coffee, and also provide chopsticks for eating food on the go. Park 'n' Shop and Wellcome are the two main supermarket chains in Hong Kong and they have branches in almost every neighbourhood, some of which open 24–7. In urban areas, some stores are underground and tend to be very small and cramped, although they have a much wider product choice and are somewhat cheaper than the above convenience stores. The U-Select and Vanguard chains are part-owned by the Tesco supermarket from the UK and sell many British/imported products at far lower prices. City'super, Great and Taste are expensive upmarket supermarkets that focus on high-quality products that are aimed towards a more affluent market. Apita and AEON are large Japanese-style supermarkets with a wide product selection and food courts. The YATA department store chain also offers a Japanese-style supermarket experience, though it can be rather overpriced compared to the aforementioned similar chains. ==Eat== {{seeDistricts}} <!-- Please add your favourite restaurants in the proper district, not here!--> [[File:HK milk tea.jpg|thumb|Hot and iced Hong Kong tea]] [[File:MaximMX FastFood.JPG|thumb|240px|Cantonese fast food: winter melon soup (冬瓜盅) with steamed beef cake (蒸牛肉餅), rice and tea]] : {{see also|Hong Kong Culinary Tour|Chinese cuisine}} '''Cuisine''' plays an important part in many peoples' lives in Hong Kong. Not only is it a showcase of Chinese cuisines with huge regional varieties, but there are also excellent Asian and Western choices. Although Western food is often adapted to local tastes, Hong Kong is a good place for homesick travellers who have had enough of Chinese food. The [https://guide.michelin.com/hk/en/hong-kong-macau Michelin guide to Hong Kong] is considered to be the benchmark of good restaurants for many Western visitors. That said, for most locals, the Michelin guide is not taken particularly seriously, and [http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/index.htm Open Rice], which serves as Hong Kong's equivalent of Yelp, is the go-to directory for restaurant reviews. The downside is that as it primarily caters to Hong Kong locals, most of the reviews are written in Chinese. According to ''Restaurant'' magazine, 4 of the best 100 restaurants in the world are in Hong Kong. Due to its history as part of that region, unsurprisingly, much of the local cuisine in Hong Kong is very similar to that of neighbouring [[Guangdong]]. That being said, over a century of British rule means that the British have also left their mark on the local cuisine, with cakes and pastries being fairly popular among locals. Hong Kongers are also somewhat less adventurous than their fellow Cantonese speakers in mainland China, with several exotic ingredients such as dog and cat meat being banned in Hong Kong. It is also possible to find cuisine from practically every part of China, as many famous chefs fled from the mainland to Hong Kong to escape persecution by the communists in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War. In particular, the Hakkas and Teochews have left a significant impact on Hong Kong's culinary culture, and there is no shortage of good Hakka and Teochew restaurants for those who have grown weary of Cantonese food. You may meet some local people who haven't cooked at home for a decade. Locals love to go out to eat since it is much more practical than socializing in crowded spaces at home. A long queue can be a local sport outside many good restaurants during peak hours. Normally, you need to register first, get a ticket and wait for empty seats. Reservations are usually only an option in upmarket restaurants. ===Eating etiquette=== Chinese food is generally eaten with chopsticks. However, restaurants serving Western food usually provide a knife, fork and spoon. Do not stick your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice, as this is reminiscent of incense sticks burning at the temple and has connotations of wishing death on those around you. In addition, chopsticks should not be used to move bowls and plates or make any noise. Dishes in smaller eateries might not come with a serving spoon, although staff will usually provide one if you request. A few Hong Kong customs to be aware of: * To thank the person who pours your tea Cantonese style, '''tap two or three fingers''' on the table three times. The legend suggests a story involving a Chinese emperor travelling incognito and his loyal subjects wanting to kowtow (bow) to him without blowing their cover &mdash; hence the "finger kowtow". * If you want more tea in the pot, leave the lid open, and it will be refilled. * It is not unusual for customers to '''rinse their plates and utensils with hot tea''' before starting their meal, and a bowl is often provided for this very purpose. This is due to the fact that cheaper restaurants may often have washing residues on dishes or utensils. * Except for very expensive places, there is no real dress code in Hong Kong. You will often see people in suits and others in t-shirts in the same restaurant. See also [[Chinese cuisine#Etiquette|Chinese table manners]] for more details. While there are some minor differences, much of traditional Chinese dining etiquette applies to Hong Kong too. ===Local foods, eating establishments, and costs=== [[File:SaiKung-SeafoodStreet.png|thumb|Seafood Street in Sai Kung, [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]]] [[File:SaiKung SeafoodTanks.JPG|thumb|Live seafood tanks, Sai Kung]] [[File:Dimsum breakfast in Hong Kong.jpg|thumb|240px|A selection of ''dim sum''. Clockwise from top left: shrimp dumplings (蝦餃 ''har gau''), chicken and vegetable congee (粥 ''juk''), jasmine tea, steamed dumplings, barbecued pork buns (叉燒包 ''char siu bau''), rice noodle rolls with soy sauce (腸粉 ''cheong fun'')]] You can usually tell how cheap (or expensive) the food is from the decor of the restaurant. Menus are not always displayed outside restaurants and English menus are not available at budget restaurants. Restaurants in Soho in Central, in 5-star restaurants, or in other high-rent areas are usually more expensive than restaurants that are off the beaten path. It is easy to find places selling mains for well under $80, offering both local and international food. Local fast food chains such as [https://www.cafedecoralfastfood.com/?lang=en Café de Coral (大家樂)] and [https://ssl.fairwood.com.hk/eng/promotions/promotions.jsp Fairwood (大快活)] offer meals for $30–50, with standardised English menus for easy ordering. Mid-range restaurants generally charge in excess of $100 for mains. At the top end, fine dining restaurants, such as Felix or Aqua, can easily see you leave with a bill in excess of $1500 (including entrées (appetisers), mains, desserts and drinks). If your budget allows for it, Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of, if not the world's best places to experience Chinese-style fine dining. ====Dim sum==== Dim sum (點心), literally means 'to touch (your) heart', is possibly the best known Cantonese dish. Served at breakfast and lunch, these delicately prepared morsels of Cantonese cuisine are often served with Chinese tea. Dim Sum comes in countless variations with a huge price range from $8 to more than $100 per order. Common items include steamed shrimp dumplings (蝦餃 har gau), pork dumplings (燒賣 siu mai), barbecued pork buns (叉燒包 char siu bau), and Hong Kong egg tarts (蛋撻 dan tat), the first two being obligatory for local diners whenever they eat dim sum. Expect more choice in upmarket restaurants. One pot of tea with two dishes, called ''yak chung liang gin'' is a typical serving for breakfast. ====Siu Mei==== Siu mei (燒味) is a general name for roast meats made in a Hong Kong style, including roasted crispy pork belly (燒肉 siu yuk), barbecued pork (叉燒 char siu), roast duck (燒鴨 siu aap) or soy sauce chicken (豉油雞 si yau gai). With the addition of a slightly crispy honey sauce layer, the final taste is of char siu a unique, deep barbecue flavour. Rice with roasted pork, roasted duck, pork with a crisp crackling, or Fragrant Queen's chicken (香妃雞), are common dishes that are enduring favourites for many, including local superstars.It is recommended to taste the roasted pork with rice in 'Sun-Can' of PolyU. ====Congee==== Cantonese congee (粥 ''juk'') is a thin porridge made with rice boiled in water. Served at breakfast, lunch or supper, the best version is as soft as 'floss', it takes up to 10 hours to cook the porridge to reach this quality. Congee is usually eaten with savoury deep-fried Chinese doughnuts (油炸檜 yau char kway) and steamed rice pastry (腸粉 cheong fun) which often has a meat or vegetable filling. Hong Kong has several restaurant chains that specialise in congee, but none of them have earned the word-of-mouth respect from local gourmets. The best congee places are usually in older districts, often owned by elderly people who are patient enough to spend hours making the best floss congee. ====Noodles==== When asked what food makes Hong Kong people feel at home, wonton noodles (雲吞麵) are a popular answer. Wonton are dumplings usually made from minced prawn but may contain small amounts of pork. Rice pastry is also a popular dish from southern China. Found particularly in Teochew and Hokkien areas in China, its popularity is widespread throughout east Asia. In Hong Kong, it is usually served in soup with beef and fish balls and sometimes with deep-fried crispy fish skins. ====Tong Sui==== A popular Cantonese dessert is a sweet soup called tong sui (糖水, literally sugar water). Popular versions are usually made with black sesame paste (芝麻糊), walnuts (核桃糊) or sago (西米露) which are usually sticky in texture. Other traditional ones include red bean paste (紅豆沙), green bean paste (綠豆沙) and tofu pudding (豆腐花). Lo ye (撈野) is a similar dish. Juice is put into an ultra-cold pan to make an ice paste, it is usually served with fresh fruit and sago. ====Tea cafes & tea time==== {{infobox|Hot milk tea Hong Kong style|You might expect that after more than a century of colonial rule tea might be served British style - well, almost. Order a cup of hot Hong Kong milk tea (熱奶茶) in a traditional cafe and what you will get will be a cup of the strongest brew imaginable. With the addition of evaporated milk, this is not a drink for the faint-hearted.}} A uniquely Hong Kong-style eatery starting to make waves elsewhere in Asia is the '''''cha chaan teng''''' (茶餐廳), literally "tea cafe", but offering fusion fast food that happily mixes Western and Eastern fare: innovations include noodles with Spam, stir-fried spaghetti and baked rice with cheese. Usually a wide selection of drinks is also available, almost always including the popular tea-and-coffee mix ''yuenyeung'' (鴛鴦), and perhaps more oddities (to the Western palate) like boiled Coke with ginger or iced coffee with lemon. Orders are usually recorded on a chit at your table and you pay at the cashier as you leave. Showing signs of British colonial influence, tea time (下午茶 ''hah ńgh chàh'') plays an important role in Hong Kong's stressful office life. Usually starting at 2PM to 3PM, a typical tea set goes with a cup of 'silk-stocking' tea, egg tarts and sandwiches with either minced beef, egg or ham, but without vegetables and cheese. Similar to Malaysian 'teh tarik', Hong Kong's version of milk tea shares a similar taste. The key difference is that a sackcloth bag is used to filter the tea leaves and the tea-dyed sackcloth resembles silk stockings, giving the name 'silk-stocking milk tea'. Milk tea, to some Hong Kong people, is an important indicator on the quality of a restaurant. If a restaurant fails to serve reasonably good milk tea, locals might be very harsh with their criticism. Yuanyang is also a popular drink mixed with milk tea and coffee. A signal to tell you teatime has come is a small queue lining up in a bakery to buy egg tarts (a teatime snack with outer pastry crust and filled with egg custard). Don't attempt to make a fool of yourself by telling people that the egg tart was brought to Hong Kong by the British - many locals are assertive in claiming sovereignty over their egg tarts. When a long-established egg tart shop in Central was closed due to skyrocketing rental payments, it became the SAR's main news and many people came to help the owners look for a new place. Hong Kong egg tarts differ from the Macau version mainly in their crust; the Hong Kong version typically uses a crumbly crust like English custard tarts, while the Macau version typically uses a flaky crust like the Portuguese ''pastel de nata''. For those who wish to have an authentic British high tea experience, the colonial '''[https://www.peninsula.com/en/default Peninsula Hotel]''' is one of the best places in Asia to do so. To stuff your stomach in a grassroots Chaa Chan Teng (茶餐廳) (local tea restaurant), expect to pay $10–20 for milk, tea or coffee, $8–10 for a toast, and $25–50 for a dish of rice with meats. Wonton noodles generally cost $20–30. ====[[Street food]]==== The cheapest food is in the popular street stalls. Most of the people working there do not speak much English and there is no English on the menu. However, if you could manage to communicate, street-style eating is an excellent way to experience local food. Point, use fingers (or Cantonese numbers) and smile. They're usually willing to help. Local specialities include curry fish meat balls (咖喱魚蛋), fake shark fin soup (碗仔翅) made with beans and vermicelli noodles, egg waffle (雞蛋仔), fried three filled treasures (煎釀三寶, vegetable filled with fish meat), stinky tofu (臭豆腐), fried intestines on a stick, fried squid or octopus and various meats on sticks (such as satay style chicken). ====Fast food==== Most major fast food eateries are popular in Hong Kong and have reasonable prices. McDonald's sells a Happy Meal set for $20–25. ====Seafood==== [[File:Street Vegetable.JPG|thumbnail|Seafood]] Seafood (海鮮) is very popular and is widely available. The best places to eat seafood include Sai Kung, Sam Shing, Po Doi O and Lau Fau Shan in the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]] and [[Hong Kong/Outlying Islands|Hong Kong's islands]], particularly Lamma and Cheung Chau, are abound with seafood restaurants. Seafood is not cheap. Prices range from $200 per head for a very basic dinner, to $300–500 for better choices and much more for the best on offer. Expect to find a mismatch between the high prices for the food and the quality of the restaurant. Sometimes the best food is served in the most basic eateries where tables maybe covered in cheap plastic covers rather than a more formal tablecloth. Often, Cantonese people value the food more than the decor. If one of your travelling companions does not like seafood, don't panic, many seafood restaurants have extensive menus that cater for all tastes. A number of seafood restaurants specialise in high quality roast chicken that is especially flavoursome. Many exotic delicacies like abalone, conch and bamboo clam can be found for sale in many seafood restaurants but you might want to avoid endangered species such as shark and juvenile fish. ====Exotic meats==== While Hong Kong has long banned dog and cat meat and has strict rules on importing many meats of wild animals, snake meat is commonly seen in winter in different restaurants that bear the name "Snake King". Served in a sticky soup, it is believed to warm your body. There's an ongoing debate over the consumption of shark fin in Hong Kong, which is the biggest importer of this exotic cuisine. Commonly served at wedding parties and other important dining events, shark fin is served in a carefully prepared stew usually at $80 per bowl to $1000. The consumption of shark fin is a controversial topic and the Hong Kong WWF is campaigning against consumption of this. Besides exotic meats, you will also see chicken feet, pig's noses and ears, lungs, stomachs, duck's heads, various types of intestines, livers, kidneys, black pudding (blood jelly) and duck's tongues on the Chinese dining tables. ====International cuisine==== Due to the large number of foreign residents in Hong Kong, there are many restaurants that serve authentic international cuisine at all price levels. This includes various types of Japanese, Thai, Indian, American and European foods. These can often be found in, though not restricted to, entertainment districts such as Lan Kwai Fong, Soho or Knutsford Terrace. Of these, Soho is probably the best for eating as Lan Kwai Fong is primarily saturated with bars and clubs. Top chefs are often invited or try to make their way to work in Hong Kong. ====Local Western food==== While authentic Western food is certainly available at higher-end restaurants, Western food in Hong Kong has often been localised to the point of being hardly recognisable to Western expatriates, which resulting in a unique style known as "'''soy sauce Western'''" (豉油西餐). This style of Western food is mainly sold at cha chaan teng, though a local mid-range restaurant chain famous for this style of cuisine is '''Tai Ping Koon''' (太平館), best known to locals for a dish called "Swiss chicken wings" (瑞士雞翼). ====Home-dining==== Home-dining is catching on to be a very popular trend in Hong Kong. [http://www.bonappetour.com/s/Hong-Kong BonAppetour] is a great way to discover local chefs who would love to have you over for an evening dinner. It's a great way to make friends over home-made food, and company. ====Barbecue==== Barbecue (BBQ) meals are a popular local pastime. Many areas feature free public barbecue pits where everybody roasts their own food, usually with long barbeque forks. It's not just sausages and burgers - the locals enjoy cooking a variety of things at BBQ parties, such as fish, beef meatballs, pork meatballs, chicken wings, and so on. A good spot is the [[Hong Kong/Southern Hong Kong Island|Southern Hong Kong Island]], where almost every beach is equipped with many free BBQ spots. Just stop by a supermarket and buy food, drinks and BBQ equipment. The best spots are Shek O (under the trees at the left hand side of the beach) and Big Wave Bay. ====Wet markets==== Wet markets are still prevalent. Freshness is a key ingredient to all Chinese food, so frozen meat and vegetables are frowned upon, and most markets display freshly butchered '''beef and pork''' (with entrails), live fish in markets, and more '''exotic shellfish''', '''frogs''', turtles and sea snails. Local people often go to the market everyday to buy fresh ingredients, just like the restaurants. ====Cooked food centres==== Cooked food centres are often found in the same building as some of the indoor wet markets. Tables that used to be on the street have been swept into sterile concrete buildings. Inside, the atmosphere is like a food court without the frills. Cooked food centres provide economic solutions to diners, but you might need to take along a Cantonese speaker, or be brave. ====Supermarkets==== Supermarkets include [http://www.wellcomehk.com Wellcome] and [http://www.parknshop.com/ Park N Shop]. Speciality supermarkets catering to Western and Japanese tastes include [http://www.citysuper.com.hk/ City Super] and [http://www.greatfoodhall.com/ Great]. 24 hour convenience stores 7-Eleven and Circle K can be found almost anywhere in urban areas. ===Dietary restrictions=== As many people in Hong Kong's Indian community are [[Hinduism|Hindu]] or [[Islam|Muslim]], your best bet for religious diets that fall into those categories are restaurants that serve those communities. The [http://www.islamictrusthk.org/ Islamic Trust] is Hong Kong's halal certification body, and Muslims visitors can contact them for more information about halal food in Hong Kong. Due to the small size of Hong Kong's [[Judaism|Jewish]] community, ''[[kashrut|kosher]]'' food is rare; contact the [https://ohelleah.org/ Ohel Leah Synagogue] for more information on where to get kosher food. '''Vegetarians''' should look for specialist vegetarian restaurants that primarily serve devout [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (look for the character 素, or the 卍 symbol). Some Buddhist temples may also sell vegetarian food during the weekends or various Buddhist festivals. As Chinese Buddhist vegetarian food does not usually make use of eggs or dairy products, it is almost always suitable for '''vegans'''. People with '''allergies''' will have difficulty in Hong Kong, as awareness of common allergies is poor. Gluten-free diets in particular are very hard to come by as coeliac disease is very rare in Hong Kong, and much of Hong Kong's local cuisine makes heavy use of soy sauce. '''Dairy''' is somewhat more common in Hong Kong than in mainland China due to the stronger British influence, but nevertheless does not feature very prominently in traditional Cantonese cuisine, so lactose-intolerant people should not have any major issues finding something suitable for them. ==Drink== <!-- Please add your favourite bars in the proper district, not here! --> ===Tea=== As with the rest of China, tea is a popular beverage in Hong Kong, and is served at practically every eatery. Chinese teas are the most commonly drunk in Hong Kong, but there is also a distinct Hong Kong-style milk tea that is served in ''chaa chaan teng'', and traditional English milk tea can be found in higher-end Western restaurants. In summer 'Ice Lemon Tea' is a common option that is rather bitter and needs some sugar to counter this. ===Alcohol=== [[File:LanKwaiFong Night.JPG|thumb|[[Hong Kong Island#Drink|Lan Kwai Fong]] at night]] Unlike mainland China, Hong Kong does not have a culture of heavy drinking. Some Chinese people do drink a lot but generally speaking there are many neighbourhoods in Hong Kong without much in the way of a bar or pub. Drinking alcohol with food is acceptable, but there is no expectation to order alcohol with your meal in any restaurant. A number of popular restaurants do not sell alcohol because of a licence restriction. '''Lan Kwai Fong''' (Central), '''Wanchai''' and '''Knutsford Terrace''' (Kowloon) are the three main drinking areas where locals, expats and tourists mingle together. Here you will certainly find a party atmosphere, and can expect to see many 'merry' expats in these areas. LKF and Wan Chai are particularly rowdy yet fun places to party. The minimum age for drinking in a bar is 18 years. There is usually a requirement for young adults to prove their age, especially when going to a nightclub. The accepted ID in clubs is either your passport or a Hong Kong ID card. Photocopies are rarely accepted due to minors using fake documents. Some clubs in Lan Kwai Fong have imposed a dress code on customers and tourists are of no exception. As a general rule, shorts or pants that are above knee length should be avoided. Drinking out in Hong Kong can be expensive. Beer usually starts from $50 for a pint and more in a bar popular among expats. However, away from the tourist trail, some Chinese restaurants may have a beer promotion aimed at meeting the needs of groups of diners. In cooked food centres, usually found at the wet markets, young women are often employed to promote a particular brand of beer. Convenience stores and supermarkets sell a reasonable range of drinks. The 7-Eleven in Lan Kwai Fong is a very popular 'bar' for party-animals on a budget. During Wednesdays and Thursdays '''Ladies night''' applies in some bars in ''Wan Chai'' and ''Lan Kwai Fong'', which in most cases means that women can enter bars and clubs for free, and in some rare cases also get their drinks paid for the night. At weekends, several bars and clubs in these areas also have an 'open bar' for some of the night, which means you can drink as much as you like. San Miguel (Cantonese name: Seng Lik), Tsing Tao (Ching Dou), Carlsberg (Ga Si Bak), Blue Girl (Lam Mui), Heineken (Hei Lik) and Sol are popular in the town. There is no longer any tax on wine or beer in Hong Kong. ==Sleep== {{seeDistricts}} With more than 50,000 rooms available, Hong Kong offers a huge choice of accommodation from cheap digs to super luxury. However, budget travellers who are spoiled by cheap prices in the rest of [[Asia]] are often shocked that the accommodation cost in Hong Kong is closer to that of London and New York. For longer-term accommodation, be prepared to splurge as real estate prices in Hong Kong are among the highest in the world, and many locals are forced to live in cramped "shoebox" apartments due to the astronomical rents in the city. This lack of affordable housing has been frequently cited as a major driving factor behind the city's socio-political tensions. ===Budget=== {{infobox|Hotel rates amid the protests|With the ongoing unrest in the city, hotels are seeing low occupancy and many have lowered their prices to attract guests. In November 2019, the ''South China Morning Post'' [https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3037327/hong-kongs-hotel-valuations-drop-vacancy-rates-soar-business-travellers reported] an average 46% drop in hotel room rates at three-star hotels. Hong Kong's traveller numbers will take time to recover, so expect to find prices substantially lower than those listed here for the foreseeable future.}} While it is possible to get a dorm bed for $120–150, a single room for $270–400, and a double room for $400–500, you should not expect anything in these rooms except a bed, with barely enough space in the room to open the door. Accommodation with ''reasonable'' space, decoration, and cleanness is usually priced from $150–200 for a dorm bed, $450–600 for a single room, $700 for a double room, and $800 for a triple room. Most cheap guesthouses are found along Nathan Road between Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. Expect a tiny, undecorated room with just enough room for a bed. Bathrooms are often shared and noise could be a problem for light sleepers. Be sure to read the online reviews before booking as bed bugs, dirty beds, and unclean bathrooms have been reported. Keep your expectations as realistically low as possible. Popular guesthouse clusters are inside the 17-floor [http://www.chungking-mansions.hk/ Chungking Mansions Tower] (Nathan Road 36-44) (重慶大廈 in Chinese, nicknamed Chungking Jungles by some local people), Mirador Mansions (美麗都大廈) in Tsim Sha Tsui, and New Lucky House (華豐大廈) (15 Jordan Road). These towers are all in the city center and close to the buses to/from the airport. While these towers are regarded as slums by the locals, if you ignore the fake watch sellers and disturbing pimps, the towers are well-patrolled and safe. Another cluster of hostels and guesthouses can be found on Paterson Street near Causeway Bay. While not as central as the mansions, the internet connections are more reliable and the rooms are generally clean. However, they are still small and cramped. Do not expect a great atmosphere or spacious rooms. Notice that some drab "guesthouses", especially those in Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay, may actually be ''love hotels''. [http://www.yha.org.hk/ The Hong Kong Youth Hostel Association] operates 7 youth hostels. All of them are outside of the city and cost $100–$300 to reach via taxi when public transport service is not operating. All but the one on Hong Kong Island also have strict curfew rules and require guests to leave the site from 10AM to 4PM (1PM-3PM on public holidays). Free shuttle bus service is provided by several hostels but the service stops at 10:30PM. The government advises travellers to stay in hostels with licences, this website may help you a lot: [http://www.hadla.gov.hk/ The Office of Licensing Authority] maintains an online list of licensed accommodation establishments. There are [http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cam/cou_vis_cam_cam/cou_vis_cam_cam.html 41 camping sites] in Hong Kong. The facilities are on a "first-come-first-served" basis and places are booked quickly during weekends and public holidays. You are not allowed to camp other than in a designated camp site (identified by the sign board erected by the Country and Marine Parks Authority) and this rule is strictly enforced. ===Mid-range=== If the mansions and hostels are too cramped for you, Hong Kong is a good place to spend a bit extra and get a proper hotel room. Many rooms in basic business hotels in the city center can be had for $700 per night. ===Splurge=== For affluent travellers, Hong Kong houses some of the best world class hotels that run a fierce competition for your wallets by offering pick-up service by helicopter, a Michelin star restaurant, and extravagant spas. Major international chains are also well-represented. Five-star hotels include The Peninsula, Four Seasons, Le Meridien, W, InterContinental, JW Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Shangri-La, and Mandarin Oriental. Rooms usually start from $3,000. There are also some four star hotels such as Marriott, Novotel, and Crowne Plaza. Prices start from around $1,500, depending on the season. ==Stay safe== Overall, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in Asia, with a large high density population with diverse socio-economic backgrounds managed very effectively. However, the violence and police responses at protests since 2019, and the arbitrariness and broad applicability of the National Security Law is a Pandora's box for travellers to the city — read up and plan accordingly. <!-- ===2019-2021 protests=== when the situation has calmed down, the old Demonstration section should probably be restored and edited: <URL: https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Hong_Kong&oldid=3857193#Demonstrations > {{Infobox|Why protest?|The reasons for the protests are complex and have changed over time, but the basic issue is the extent to which the Beijing government controls Hong Kong. Many protesters believe that the government has broken the agreement it made with the British guaranteeing partial autonomy for Hong Kong. The first major issue was that Beijing's notion of "universal suffrage" was that you could vote for any candidate, but all candidates have to first be vetted by Beijing, which protesters argue is not truly democratic as it is not giving them a free choice. Later, the Hong Kong government proposed an extradition bill that would have allowed people to be extradited to mainland China. The bill was withdrawn in October 2019. In 2020 the Chinese government unilaterally imposed a national security law that is highly controversial. Moreover, many locals resent the huge influx of mainland Chinese that has happened since the handover, who they blame for driving up property prices, increasing competition for jobs and university places, and various other socio-economic problems the territory faces. }} Since June 2019, there have been violent confrontations between anti-government protesters, pro-China counter-protesters and the police. Journalists and outsiders have been injured and killed, home-made bombs have been found, and on several occasions in 2019, protesters have been shot by police. '''Tear gas''' is used often, including in popular tourist areas. Protests still continue as of January 2021, although instead of citywide protests, most of them now affect a certain region (or a building, such as protests demanding the police to release certain arrested persons). The police often cordons off areas affected by protests, so an unusually large police presence on street may indicate that you are approaching a protest. Protests usually happen on '''Sunday''', with exception to the ''21st'' and ''31st'' day of each month, and at lunchtime on weekdays, when many of the office workers in Central will head down to the streets to join the protests during their lunch break. Flash or improvised protests may also appear in response to the current situation of Hong Kong, mostly in/near shopping malls or government buildings. The situation can change quickly. The local government has established [https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/html/en/WhatSOn/HKUpdate2019.html a portal] to keep travellers up to date. Protests have sometimes blocked off streets and disrupted MTR operations, and shops and malls have been closed or damaged during protests. See the [http://www.mtr.com.hk/alert/alert_simpletxt_title.html MTR website] and [https://twitter.com/mtrupdate Twitter page] for updates. Roadblocks and other obstacles may interfere with cars and buses. '''Don't try to drive around or through a roadblock, or attempt to clear it'''; drivers and pedestrians have been attacked for doing so. Besides, spraying aerosol paint on windshields of cars is also a frequent tactic of protesters. Avoid wearing black or white T-shirts (the colours of protesters and pro-Beijing counter-protesters, respectively), and avoid going out at night, when protests usually intensify and police crackdowns begin. Never stay near protests, especially protests defined as "riots" by authorities. The police can '''arrest anyone near a protest, regardless of intention''', and mass arrests have been frequently used to quell protests. The offence of '''possession of offensive weapon''' is broadly defined, with people possessing utility tools like screwdrivers being arrested, so you should be aware of what you are bringing. Protesters may have different attitudes toward mainland Chinese visitors; some may view them as victims of propaganda, while others may act hostile toward them. Mainland Chinese visitors are advised to keep a low profile, and you are also advised to avoid speaking Mandarin in public. If you are Taiwanese and confronted for speaking Mandarin, be sure to make it very clear that you are Taiwanese, as the protesters largely see Taiwanese people as their allies. [[File:2019-07-20 Lennon Wall near Lok Fu MTR station.jpg|thumb|right|A typical "Lennon Wall"]] Conflicts have also arisen between protesters and counter-protesters regarding "Lennon Walls" covered with messages supporting the protesters, often with graffiti and political slogans. You are strongly advised ''not to add to or interfere with these walls''. With conflicts intensified, there have also been '''violent assaults on people having different political views''', which has resulted in death. You are advised not to express your political view, as this may result in a strong, often violent response. '''Do not photograph or videotape protesters, or interfere with protests''' as this can result in a violent response, regardless of your nationality. [[File:2019-09-29 全球反極權大遊行 Anti-totalitarianism rally (Hong Kong) 020.jpg|thumb|Black bloc protesters]] [[File:DSCF1073 (49413201302).jpg|thumb|An officer from the Special Tactical Squad]] Known as "Brave Force" (勇武) in the slang of protesters, and "men in black" (黑衣人) in mass media, protesters that may resort to violence can be identified with wearing safety helmets, gas masks, and wearing full black uniform, often carrying weapons such as Molotov cocktails. '''Stay away from such protesters''', as any misunderstanding can result in life-threatening situations. When confronted, be clear that you're a tourist as they consider tourists to be neutral and bystander. Some may talk to you in a friendly manner in hopes of bringing more international attention and putting the spotlight on the protest movement. Meanwhile, the '''Special Tactical Squad''' (速龍小隊) of the police is often criticised for use of excessive force. In demonstrations, they can be spotted with their navy-blue uniforms, distinct from normal light-blue police uniform and light-green riot police uniform. '''Do not interfere with their actions.''' Not only they tend to use greater force, but they have no police identification, leading to difficulty when lodging a complaint. In light of the shortage in police officers, the Hong Kong government has recruited '''special constables''' from other law enforcement agencies to assist with policing. They wear their own uniform, while having an armband showing "SC" and Chinese "特務警察". Treat them as police officers with full power. Crime rates have seen a spike since the protests started as police resources have been stretched thin in dealing with the protests, and robberies are becoming more frequent. '''Allegations of police misconduct and brutality are on the rise'''. Due to the fact that police officers are becoming targets of doxing, instead of showing their police registration number, a unit code (e.g. EUHKI 4/2) will be shown on uniforms of riot police officers, which can be useful when filing a complaint. There have been robberies where fake plainclothes "officers" show their unit code in order to gain trust from the victim. If stopped by plainclothes officer, you have the absolute right to request their warrant card. Tourist numbers were down by about 40% by August 2019, which had a silver lining for visitors: shops and attractions weren't crowded at all, and hotels reduced prices dramatically to attract business. Since then the [[COVID-19]] epidemic has reduced tourism even further.--> ===Crime and other emergency services=== With an effective police and legal system, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world, and single female travellers usually do not encounter any problems roaming the streets at night. Violent crime is extremely rare, though petty crime occurs from time to time, with pickpockets being known to operate in crowded areas. Although local people feel safe carrying a knapsack with a wallet inside, one should be wary in crowded areas where pickpockets are likely to strike, particularly at the main tourist attractions. Do not wave your wallet in public, show the cash inside, or let people know where you keep your wallet. Although Hong Kong Island, parts of the New Territories and the Outlying Islands, including Lantau Island, are the relatively safe parts of Hong Kong, exercise caution when travelling to Kowloon. Even tourist areas, such as Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok, have had a bad reputation for crime by Hong Kong standards. As they are relatively poorer areas, like other parts of Kowloon, there is a higher crime rate, and there have even been several high-profile acid spill incidents. Nevertheless, much of this crime is in the form of petty thefts and pickpocketings, and violent crime is still rare, so if you take the usual precautions and secure your valuables properly, you'll be fine. Hong Kong films have often portrayed triads (Chinese organised crime syndicates) as gun wielding gangsters who fear nobody, but that only happens in the movies. Even in their heyday, triads and other organised crime syndicates tended to engage only in prostitution (which is legal itself, but organised prostitution, i.e. pimping or brothels, is not), counterfeiting or loan-sharking and lived underground lives. Gang violence do occur, but are generally limited within rival triads. Stay away from the triads by avoiding loan sharks and illegal betting, and they will not bother you. Call '''999''' when you urgently need help from the Police, Fire and Ambulance services. The 999 operators can speak English. Hong Kong has a strict service control system, so once you call 999, the police should show up within 10 minutes in most cases, usually less. For non-emergency police assistance, call {{phone|+852-2527-7177}}. There is a risk that the 999 system, local police stations and reporting centers may be '''inaccessible''' during protests and incidents. As fire and emergency medical services are only notified after the police received a 999 call, consider dialing the following emergency numbers in case when the 999 system is down: *Fire Services Department:{{phone|+852-2723-2233}} **The hotline links directly to Hong Kong Fire Services Department's command centre, and has the same effect of dialing 999 for fire and medical emergencies under normal circumstances. *Hong Kong St. John Ambulance:{{phone|+852-1878-000}} **Another free emergency ambulance provider in Hong Kong. However, given that Hong Kong St. John Ambulance is a rather small organisation (having only 3 stations throughout Hong Kong), it may take a longer time for arrival. ===National Security Law=== {{Cautionbox|There have been major changes in Hong Kong's legal and political environment with the enactment of the National Security Law. As the law could be interpreted broadly, anyone — foreigners included — who has criticised the Hong Kong or Chinese governments is at risk of arrest and possible transfer to mainland China for prosecution under mainland law.|lastedit=2021-10-12}} As a result of the national security law that came into effect on 1 July 2020, promoting the independence of any region within China's territorial claim, including Hong Kong, or advocating any sanctions against China or Hong Kong is '''illegal''', punishable with a lengthy imprisonment, up to life. Any speech that "incites hatred" against the Hong Kong or Chinese governments is also illegal; this has been interpreted broadly by the police, to include any criticism against the government that the authorities may find objectionable. Pre-2020 national security offences (notably sedition) may also be investigated and processed as if they are offences under the national security law, which means authorities may exercise the broadened powers under the national security law, and defendants are subject to stricter bail requirements. The slogan of "Free/Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" is determined to be subversive pursuant to court judgment, and indirect slogans like those directed to the Chinese Communist Party, and the protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" are also illegal. As it is unclear how the law will be enforced, avoid displaying symbols that have been adopted by the independence movement, even if they were not designed for the purpose; these include the old colonial flag, the British and American flags and national anthems. Although as of 2022 all cases have been tried in Hong Kong, defendants can be sent to mainland China for trial, and there are concerns about arbitrary enforcement of the law. The American, British, Australian and Canadian governments have issued warnings. Pro-independence and democratic legislators and activists have been forced to seek political asylum in other countries, and pan-democratic organizations have dissolved themselves, or are nevertheless charged under the national security law. There are also concerns that the law could be applied to visitors who have expressed critical views deemed contrary to the law in their home country. === Legal matters === Disrespecting the Chinese national anthem is illegal. Tourists are advised by the government to carry their passports, but unless you think you are likely to be stopped by the police there is no great need; most visitors choose to keep their passport in a safe place. White people are rarely targeted by the police for ID checks. South Asians, especially Pakistanis and Nepalis are often targeted by the police. As long as you dress well, you are unlikely to be targeted. You are expected to cooperate with the police during their investigations, and they may search your pockets and bags. By law, you can reject a request to search your bags and body in public. You also have the right to silence (to refuse to answer any questions), to contact your consulate and to apply for legal assistance. The police are obligated to comply with your request but they may detain you for up to 48 hours. Most travellers who have got into trouble with the authorities are involved with illicit drugs. Drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA) and marijuana are subject to tight control and tourists risk immediate arrest if they are found in possession of even small amounts of banned substances. Most Hongkongers tend to have strong negative views against narcotics, including soft drugs such as marijuana. Discrimination is known to happen. People with a good educational background and reputable jobs are usually better treated by the police, while young people, those from developing countries and western countries with loose regulations on drugs may experience more frequent checks. The police and the government are exempt from the Race Discrimination Ordinance. However, there is a law to ban any form of police brutality, including verbal attacks and any use of foul language. Call {{phone|+852-2866-7700}}, or file an [https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/cap.html online complaint report] to the Complaints Against Police Office and report the officer's badge number displayed on his/her shoulder. Although the Office is an internal agency of the police, speaking to them is likely the only way to lodge a complaint if your grievance doesn't involve police corruption. ===Traffic=== Traffic rules are seriously enforced in Hong Kong. Penalties can be stringent, and road conditions are excellent, although road courtesy still has room for improvement. However, fast drivers create higher death tolls when accidents happen. There is very little leeway for speeding. 5 km/h above the posted speed limit can be ticketed by the police for speeding. '''Signage''' on the roads in Hong Kong is similar to British usage. Zebra lines (zebra crossings) indicate crossing areas for pedestrians and traffic comes from the right. To stay safe, visit [http://www.td.gov.hk/en/road_safety/road_users_code/ the Transport Department's website] for complete details. For crossing without any traffic control, local people usually wait for vehicles to pass first. Vehicles are not required to let pedestrians cross first. '''Crossing''' the road by foot should also be exercised with great care. Traffic in Hong Kong generally moves fast once the signal turns green. An audible aid is played at every intersection. Rapid bells indicate "Walk"; intermittent bells (10 sets of 3 bells) indicate "Do Not Start to Cross"; and slow bells indicate "Do Not Walk". '''Jaywalking''' is an offence and police officers may be out patrolling accident black-spots. It is not uncommon to see local people waiting to cross an empty road - when this happens, you should stay patient and wait because it is possible that they have noticed a police officer patrolling the crossing. The maximum penalty for jaywalking is $2000. ===Tobacco=== {{infobox|Smoking restrictions|A smoking-ban includes all indoor areas and a number of outdoor locations such as university campuses, parks, gardens, bus stops, and beaches. The smoking ban includes places for adult entertainment such as bars, clubs and saunas. If you are under cover, you probably should not be smoking. Expect to pay a substantial fine of up to $5,000 if caught smoking in the wrong place. There is also a penalty of $1,500 for dropping cigarette butts.}} In a move to discourage smoking, tourists are only allowed to carry no more than 19 duty-free cigarettes or 25g of tobacco products. The government has also banned the sales of tobacco products in duty-free shops on arrival gates. Offenders can be charged for cigarette smuggling and the penalty can be tough. According to one local account, a man was fined $2000 after being found guilty of carrying five packs of cigarettes. Illegal duty-free cigarettes can be seen for sale in several locations, such as in night markets, but both the buyer and seller may be charged for smuggling. The police and customs service launch frequent raids. Once caught, ignorance is not an accepted defence. With effect from 30 April 2022, the importation and selling e-cigarettes and herbal cigarettes (popular in Mainland China) are banned, though subject to other legal restrictions, mere smoking itself is not an offence. The cigarette prices in Hong Kong is the second highest in Asia, right after Singapore. Cigarettes of popular brands such as Marlboro, Salem and Kent can cost over $60 for a 20-pack (2021). There are also some slightly cheaper brands catering for smokers on budget. Hand-rolling tobacco is uncommon and only available in specialty shops. ===Corruption=== Hong Kong is ranked as the world's 18th "cleanest" region in the Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International which aims to put an end to corruption, above the U.S and most European countries such as Germany and France. In Hong Kong, corruption is a serious offence. Money given for unfair competition is regarded as corruption, regardless of who the recipients are. Trying to offer a bribe to police officers or civil servants will almost certainly result in arrest and a prison sentence. Generally, locals do not appreciate bribes. Most companies and organisations have strict protocols regarding employees receiving gifts. Offering gifts or money to workers personally as a sign of gratitude might actually result in extra work and trouble. The territory has a powerful anti-corruption police force: the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), which has been taken as a role model by Interpol and the United Nations. A number of jurisdictions, such as [[New South Wales]], Australia, have adopted the Hong Kong system to combat corruption. * {{listing | name=Independent Commission Against Corruption | alt=廉政公署 | url=https://www.icac.org.hk/en/home/index.html | email= | address=ICAC Building, 303 Java Road, North Point | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852-2526-6366 | tollfree= | hours=24-hour service | price= | wikipedia=Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong) | wikidata=Q30999 | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content=Main office of the ICAC. A list of regional offices can also be founded [https://www.icac.org.hk/en/rc/channel/ro/index.html here]. }} ===Hiking=== Several hikers have lost their lives in the wilderness in the past decade. Hikers should equip themselves with detailed hiking maps, a compass, mobile phones, snacks and adequate amounts of drinking water. Most areas of the countryside are covered by a mobile phone network but in some places you will only be able to pick up a mobile phone signal from mainland China. In this case, it is not possible to dial 999 for emergency assistance. Emergency telephones have been placed in Country Parks; their locations are clearly marked on all hiking maps. Trail markers often have codes etched onto the posts. The codes allow precise location by emergency personnel should you require assistance. Heat stroke is a major problem for hikers who lack experience of walking in a warm climate. If you plan to walk a dog during the hot summer months, remember that dogs are more vulnerable to heat stroke than humans and owners should ensure their pets get adequate rest and water. The cooler hiking and camping season in October to February is also the time of the year when hill fires likely strike. At the entrances to country parks you will likely observe signs warning you of the current fire risk. With an average of 365 hill fires a year, you should take the risk of fire seriously and dispose of cigarettes and matches appropriately. According to some hikers' accounts, in places where fires and camping is not allowed, the Staff of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will most likely fine an offender. Snakes are common in the countryside, and some are quite large. Most will move out of your way, but small bright green ones are poisonous and stay still. Avoid them. While it's generally very safe to hike, the countryside can provide shelter to illegal immigrants and a few cases of robbery have been known. However, the police do patrol hiking routes and most major paths do offer the security of fellow hikers. ===Natural disasters=== [[File:Hongkong in august 12.08.2013 06-48-09.JPG|thumbnail|Typhoon warning 1 announcement]] '''[[Cyclones|Typhoons]]''' normally occur during the months of May to November, and are particularly prevalent during September. Whenever a typhoon approaches within 800&nbsp;km of Hong Kong, typhoon warning signal 1 is issued. Signal 3 is issued as the storm approaches. When winds reach speeds of {{convert|63–117|km/h|m/s}}, signal 8 is issued. At this point, most nonessential activities shut down, including shops, restaurants and the transport system, offices and schools. Ferry services will be suspended, so visitors should return to their accommodation as soon as possible if they are dependent on these boat services to reach a place of safety. Signal 9 and 10 will be issued depending on the proximity and intensity of the storm. Winds may gust at speeds exceeding 220&nbsp;km/h causing masonry and other heavy objects to fall to the ground. During a typhoon, visitors should heed all warnings very seriously and stay indoors until the storm has passed. If the eye of the storm passes directly over there will be a temporary period of calm followed by a sudden resumption of strong winds from a different direction. The city's infrastructure has adapted to typhoons well over time, and it is relatively safe place to be even with the most severe typhoons. Locals would be more concerned about when to go to work, or the mythical ''Lee Ka-Shing's Force Field'' rather than any life or property damage. Effects brought by typhoon are mostly tree collapse and traffic disruption. However, flooding is a particular concern in low-lying areas like Heng Fa Chuen and Tai O. Some taxis are available during signal 8 or above, but they are under no obligation to serve passengers as their insurance is no longer effective under such circumstances. Taxi passengers are expected (but not required) to pay up to 100% more when a typhoon strikes. '''Rainstorms''' also have their own warning system. In increasing order of severity, the levels are amber, red and black. A red or black rainstorm is a serious event and visitors should take refuge inside buildings, and the effects are comparable to a Typhoon Signal 9 or 10. A heavy rainstorm can turn streets with poor drainage into rivers and cause serious landslides. The [http://www.weather.gov.hk Hong Kong Observatory] is the best place to get detailed weather information when in Hong Kong. In summer a convectional rainstorm may affect only a small area and give you the false impression that all areas are wet. ===Gay and lesbian Hong Kong=== Hong Kong is generally a safe place for gay and lesbian travellers, and there are no laws against homosexuality in Hong Kong. The age of consent between two males is 16 according to the ruling by the Hong Kong Court of Appeal in 2006, while there is no law concerning that between two females. Same-sex marriages are not recognised and there is no anti-discrimination legislation on the grounds of sexuality. The display of public affection, while not common, is generally tolerated, but it will almost certainly attract curious stares. Gay bashing is unheard of. Hong Kong people generally respect personal freedom on sexuality. The prominent celebrity film star, Leslie Cheung, openly admitted that he was bisexual but his work and personality are still widely respected. His suicide in 2003 shocked many, and his fans, mainly female, showed considerable support for his partner. While gay pride parades have been held in Hong Kong, there is no obvious gay community in daily life. Coming out to strangers or in the office is still regarded as peculiar and most people tend to remain silent on this topic. Gay bars and clubs are concentrated in [[Hong Kong/Central Hong Kong Island|Central, Sheung Wan]], [[Hong Kong/Eastern Hong Kong Island|Causeway Bay]] and [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Tsim Sha Tsui]] (TST). The quality of these venues varies considerably and will perhaps disappoint those expecting something similar to London, Paris or New York. [http://www.dimsum-hk.com Dim Sum]{{dead link|December 2020}} magazine, available for free in most cafes, eateries, bars and clubs, is Hong Kong's bilingual LGBT magazine which gives a pretty good idea about gay and lesbian parties and events happening in Hong Kong. There's also a gay and lesbian section in [http://hk-magazine.com/ HK Magazine] (free, only in English) and [http://www.timeout.com.hk TimeOut Hong Kong]. The [http://www.hklgff.hk Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival] is one of the longest running LGBT events in Hong Kong, and indeed in Asia. since 1989, it has brought various international and regional LGBT films to Hong Kong. The festival is usually held in November. ===Discrimination=== Although violent racist attacks are uncommon, discriminatory attitudes exist among large sectors of the population. White people generally do not face any racism whatsoever, while discrimination tends to be more widespread against black people, South Asians and Southeast Asians. Mainland Chinese, including those whose first language is Cantonese, face widespread discrimination. With the increase in animosity as a result of the 2019 protests, harassment of mainland Chinese has risen, and some political discussions have even turned violent. Some mainlanders living in Hong Kong, feeling uncomfortable and even unsafe, have chosen to leave the city. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, anti-mainlander sentiment has intensified, with some shops and restaurants refusing service to mainland Chinese customers and banning Mandarin speakers (though Taiwanese are usually exempted). * {{listing | name=Equal Opportunities Commission | alt= | url=https://www.eoc.org.hk/default.asp# | email= eoc@eoc.org.hk | address=16/F, 41 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852-2511-8211 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 8:45AM-5:45PM | price= | wikipedia=Equal Opportunities Commission (Hong Kong) | wikidata=Q1547492 | lastedit=2020-05-20 | content=A statutory organisation specialises on dealing with discrimination. Though the power of the commission is not on par with law enforcement, it assists victims of discrimination through assisting legal actions. Complaints regarding discrimination can be filed [https://www.eoc.org.hk/eoc/graphicsfolder/complaint.aspx online]. }} ==Stay healthy== The quality of medical care in Hong Kong is excellent but expensive for tourists who are not qualified to get a government subsidy. In cases of emergency, treatment is guaranteed, but you will be billed later if you cannot pay immediately. As a tourist, you are required to pay $570 for using emergency services ($100 for Hong Kong residents). Waiting times at hospital emergency rooms can be lengthy for non emergency patients, since people are prioritised according to their situation. If you have a problem making payment in public hospitals, you can apply for financial assistance but you will need to prove your economic status to social workers based in the hospital. One common cause of sickness is the extreme temperature change between 35&nbsp;°C humid summer weather outdoors and 18&nbsp;°C air-conditioned buildings and shopping malls. Some people experience cold symptoms after moving between the two extremes. You are recommended to carry a sweater even in the summer-time. Heat stroke is also common when hiking. Carry enough water and take scheduled rests before you feel unwell. ===Find a doctor=== Healthcare standards in Hong Kong are on par with the West, and finding a reputable doctor is not much of a problem should you get sick. Doctors are of two types: those who practise traditional Chinese medicine and those who practise the Western variety. Both are taken equally seriously in Hong Kong, but as a visitor the assumption will be to direct you to a Western doctor. Doctors who practise Western medicine almost always speak English fluently, but you may find the receptionist to be more of a challenge. Seeing a doctor is as easy as walking off the street and making an appointment with the receptionist. Generally you will be seen within an hour or less, but take note of the opening times displayed in the window of the doctor's office. A straightforward consultation for a minor ailment might cost around $150 to $500, but your bill will be inclusive of medicine. In Hong Kong, it is normal for a doctor to sell you medicine. Many surgeries and hospitals will accept credit cards, although check beforehand since sometimes only cash is accepted. Expect to pay more if you visit a swanky surgery in Central. Check the [http://www.hkdoctors.org directory] maintained by the Hong Kong Medical Association for further information. Help finding general practitioners, medical specialists and dentists might also be available at your consulate. On Sundays, finding a doctor can be difficult, and hospital A&E rooms will have very long queues. ===Tap water=== Although Hong Kong is regarded as one of the most developed regions on Earth, drinkability of [[water]] may vary around parts of Hong Kong. Tap water in Hong Kong has been proven to be drinkable, however drinking straight from the tap is a very uncommon practice. Most locals would still prefer to boil and chill their tap water before consumption. The official advice from the Water Board states that the water is perfectly safe to drink, unless you are in an old building with outdated plumbing and poorly maintained water tanks. Bottled water is readily available everywhere for a few Hong Kong dollars, and comes in mineralised and distilled varieties. Hotel rooms typically provide bottled water which should be used for drinking and the brushing of teeth if you are new to the region. Bottled water is very popular among locals, but as Hong Kong's landfill sites are filling up fast and plastic bottles are a major part of the environmental problem, empty bottles should be disposed at recycle bins whenever possible. ===Pollution=== Despite Hong Kong's name meaning "fragrant harbour", this is not always so. Air pollution is a big problem due to a high population density and industrial pollution from mainland China. During periods of very bad air pollution tourists will find visibility drastically reduced, especially from Victoria Peak. Persons with serious respiratory problems should seek medical advice before travelling to the territory and ensure that they bring ample supplies of any relevant medication. Pollution is a contentious topic in Hong Kong and is the number one issue among environmental campaigners. Levels of pollution can vary according to the season. The winter monsoon can bring polluted air from the mainland, while the summer monsoon can bring cleaner air off the South China Sea. The air is noticeably less foggy after rainy days. ==Respect== ===Culture=== Hong Kong has significant cultural differences from mainland China due to its heritage. The bulk of the population are descendants of ethnic Chinese who fled China and found safety in Hong Kong during the colonial era. Locals in Hong Kong have maintained many aspects of traditional Chinese culture that have been abandoned in the mainland, including religion, holidays, music, traditional writing and the official use of a regional language (Cantonese). British influences have also been incorporated into the local culture. After it was handed back to China in 1997, the city has maintained an independent and reputable English legal system, effective anti-corruption measures, free press and currency. Hong Kong also has a significant minority of Permanent Residents who are not PRC citizens, and are not ethnically Chinese, but are recognised as ''de facto'' citizens by the Basic Law. This includes descendants of British, Jewish and South Asian populations from the colonial era. The Sino-Hong Kong relationship, as always, is a contentious and complicated issue. Many locals consider the mannerisms of mainland Chinese to be crude and uncivilised, and are grateful for what they consider to be the civilising influence of British colonial rule in Hong Kong, while mainland Chinese often criticise Hongkongers for what is perceived as a lack of ethnic solidarity and patriotism, along with arrogance rooted in its history of British colonial rule. With the rise of the localism movement, an increasing number of locals, especially the youth, are rejecting the "Chinese" identity, and instead choosing to identify solely as "Hongkongers". Generally speaking, it is best not to get into a discussion about mainland Chinese with local Hong Kong people. ===Religion=== [[File:City masjid.JPG|thumb|Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre]] Many world religions are practised freely in Hong Kong, and discussing religion with local Hong Kong people is usually not a problem. The Chinese majority generally practises a mix of traditional Chinese folk religions and Buddhism. Contemporary Hong Kong is, for the most part, rather secular in daily life, though you are still expected to dress and behave in a respectful manner when visiting places of worship. As in many other parts of Asia, swastikas are used in Hong Kong as a religious symbol for Buddhists, as well as the Hindu minority, and have no connection with Nazism or anti-Semitism whatsoever. When visiting Chinese temples, take off your hat. Avoid pointing at the statues of deities with your index finger as it is considered to be very disrespectful. Use your thumb or an up-facing open palm instead. Christianity is followed by 10% of the population, with English language services available all over the territory. Due to the presence of a large community of Filipino migrant workers, some churches also offer services in Tagalog. Protestants in Hong Kong tend to be strongly conservative, and typically take their religion more seriously than those in Europe. It is common for both strangers and acquaintances to ask you to come to their church, although offence will not usually be taken if you decline. Hindus and Muslims also came here from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan as part of the British Empire. The Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre is famous for prayer and research. There is a single colonial-era Baghdadi-rite synagogue, the Ohel Leah Synagogue, serving the tiny Jewish community. The territory is also home to several Hindu temples and a Sikh Gurdwara. The Falun Gong religion is permitted in Hong Kong, unlike on the mainland where it is banned. The group often quietly demonstrates against the Chinese Communist Party outside tourist hotspots, where they are often also quietly counter protested by pro-Beijing people who oppose their opinions. ===Politics=== In Hong Kong, freedom of speech and the press were generally respected by the government until 2020, when the controversial National Security Law and other national security legislations were imposed. The law has made advocacy or discussion of any topic that the government finds objectionable to be highly sensitive, if not illegal. This includes documentaries about the 2019-20 protests, artwork criticising China, and photos depicting the police force in a negative light. Hong Kong people are somewhat free to criticise their government, as long as their criticism does not touch what the government calls "red line" issues. High-profile foreign critics are denied entry. National security education is now mandatory in schools. A handful of websites are blocked but there's no widespread internet censorship. Media organisations that criticise the government face legal and economic pressure from authorities. Hong Kong people are particularly sensitive about any changes that may affect the freedom they have enjoyed. Once regarded as apolitical and pragmatic, Hong Kong people, in particular the younger generations, are also more active in discussing politics, especially a proposal to introduce universal suffrage for electing the Chief Executive of the region, and the desire for independence from China. Major political rallies used to take place every year on 4 June commemorating the bloodshed at Tiananmen Square in 1989. July 1 is a publicv holiday that commemorates the handover to China, but after more than 500,000 people took to the streets protesting a national security bill in 2003, this day has become a symbolic day of protest every year. The protests and rallies discontinued since the national security law is enacted, and the organising organisation was charged under the same law in 2021. Venues for protests (such as Victoria Park) are cordoned off by the police during these days. Making political advocacy at these venues may at best attract stop and search, and at worst may lead to arrest. Local political parties are broadly split between pro-Beijing and pro-democracy camps. While many desire universal suffrage, a right that Beijing has promised but refused to grant, some also try not to offend the mainland as Hong Kong's prosperity is thought to depend on further economic integration with China. The differences can also be observed on many topics such as the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989 and democracy in China. In Hong Kong, where information has traditionally been freely circulated and people are well read, political opinions are extremely polarised. As a general rule, the older generation is split, while the younger generation is overwhelmingly pro-democracy and/or pro-independence. Unlike in Taiwan, independence for Hong Kong had never been widely discussed before or after 1997, and had hardly gained any public support until the Umbrella Protests of 2014. However a desire for stronger autonomy has been growing since the Umbrella Protests by those increasingly frustrated by Beijing's reluctance to allow democratic reforms, and elections since then have even seen a few pro-independence candidates elected to the territory's legislature. Since then, all pro-independence and many pro-democratic lawmakers have been disqualified and expelled from the legislature, with many of them arrested under the national security law or seeking political asylum in other countries. Some locals will be very offended if you imply that Hong Kong is part of China. Others will be very offended if you imply that Hong Kong is not part of China. As a general rule, it's best to just stay clear of the topic unless you know your listener well. And generally it's a good idea to use terms like “mainland China” (中國大陸/中國内地/大陸/内地) to avoid irritating anyone. ===Manners and etiquette=== Hong Kong is a fast-paced society where the phrase "mm goi" (唔該), which literally means "I should not (bother you)", is used pervasively in a situation that you would say "Excuse me" or "Thank you". The "mm goi" (I should not) mentality extends to a way that they don't want to bother anyone as long as possible. When you get a cough, always cover your mouth with the inner side of your elbow, as that area of your arm does not frequently come in contact with other people, thus avoiding the spread of pathogens. When having a fever, wear a mask. Spitting and littering, an offence subject to a penalty of $1,500, is considered rude because it disturbs others. Hong Kong is noisy due to its huge population density but adding more noises, which will certainly disturb others too, is not welcome. Speaking vociferously over the phone on the bus, for example, will be viewed as egocentric and boorish. When entering people's homes, always be sure to '''remove your shoes''' before you do so. '''Queue jumping is a taboo''' and you may easily get into a quarrel or be denied service if you do so. Everyone wants to go orderly and speedily on their way with the least disturbance. Even if an arriving bus is empty, and there are only two people waiting in line, they are expected to enter the bus in order of queue. Jumping a queue in order to ask a question is not practiced either. When smoking in front of a non-smoker, always ask for a permission because they may think you are trying to seriously disturb their health. Many smokers will just walk away to smoke, even in a place where smoking is legally allowed. Unlike public transport in some large cities such as Tokyo or London, where it is common to see passengers eat or drink (even in a cautious manner that keeps the surroundings clean), such behaviour is strictly prohibited in all areas of MTR stations, train compartments (except intercity trains), and most buses. This is due to concerns about maintaining cleanliness of public facilities, and there have been cases where misbehaving mainland Chinese visitors have been scolded by locals after refusing to stop consuming food and reacting to locals rudely. Drinking a few mouthfuls of pure water is usually tolerated, but it would be common for a local passenger to politely ask you to stop consuming or even dispose of your food if you're eating it obviously (for example, eating a hamburger and holding a coke). If this happens, just obey the request and reply politely, and you'll always be out of trouble. While Hong Kong has a generally good reputation when it comes to customer service, it is considered strange to strike up pleasantries with a stranger unless they are pregnant, disabled or senior citizens who are obviously in need. Saying "good morning" to a person you don't know at a bus stop will probably be viewed with suspicion. It is unusual for people to hold doors for strangers, and supermarket staff or bank cashiers seldom ask about your day. Staff in shops and restaurants might not even say "thank you" when you pay. Like their mainland Chinese counterparts, '''saving face''' is a very important part of Hong Kong culture. Mistakes are typically not pointed out in order to avoid causing embarrassment, and it is generally considered poor taste to brag about your achievements or flaunt your wealth in the face of your less well-to-do peers. Naming customs and modes of address are generally the same as in mainland China, the main difference being that the names and titles are pronounced in Cantonese instead of Mandarin in formal situations in Hong Kong. See the [[China#Respect|Respect]] section of the China article for more details. ===Superstition=== Superstition is part of the Hong Kong psyche and it can be observed everywhere. Many buildings are influenced by the Fengshui principles which refer to a decoration style that blends the Five Elements (Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) together, which will turn out to bring you luck, fortune, better health, good examination results, good relationships, and even a baby boy, according to their believers. Many buildings skip floor numbers with a 4 in them; this includes the 14th and 24th floors (which phonetically mean "you must die" and "you die easily") and even the entire 40s range (so the 50th floor would be directly above the 39th floor). They love the numbers 18 (you will get rich), 369 (liveliness, longevity, lasting), 28 (easy to get rich), and 168 (get rich forever). This also extends to the licence plate numbers on their cars; 1358 is avoided as it phonetically means "you will never prosper", while numbers like 2328 (easy to procreate and prosper) are highly sought after. Hong Kong people love to joke about their superstitious thoughts but that doesn't mean they ignore them. When visiting your friends in Hong Kong, never give them a clock as a gift because "giving a clock" phonetically means "attending one's funeral". No pears will be served in a wedding party because "sharing a pear" sounds like "separation". Some people refuse to open an umbrella indoor because a ghost spirit, who is thought to fear sunshine, will hide themselves in it. Breaking a mirror will bring you 7 unlucky years. ===Business=== When you give or receive a business card, always do it with ''both hands'' and with a slight dip of your head or you will be seen as either disrespectful or ignorant, even if you are a foreigner. Welcoming someone should also be done with a slight dip of the head and with a customary firm handshake, but there is no need to bow. You will find that the cashier may hand you receipts or change with both hands too. This is considered a gesture of respect. Because you're the patron, it is up to you to do the same or not when handing cash to the cashier. ===Dress=== When the thermometer hits 30 °C, expect to see many local people wearing warm clothing - this is to protect against the harsh air-conditioning often found on public transport and in places like cinemas and shopping malls. This is actually wise, since the extreme change in temperatures can make people feel ill. In contrast, when the temperature starts to go under 20 °C, people start wearing very warm clothing to protect themselves from the 'cold'. Hong Kong women are known for their fairly conservative dress code, although wearing halter-necks and sleeveless tops is not uncommon and acceptable, while teenagers and young adults can very frequently be seen wearing hot pants or short shorts. Public nudity is prohibited. Being completely naked on the beach is also prohibited. The dress code for men, especially tourists, is less conservative than it used to be. Even in 5-star hotels, smart casual is usually acceptable; although you might want to make your own enquiries in advance before dining in those places. Tourists from colder climates sometimes assume that wearing shorts in the tropics is a sensible idea, but hairy knees can look out of place in urban Hong Kong. ===Language=== Although Mandarin has been compulsory in all government schools since the handover, and most Hongkongers are able to understand Mandarin to a certain degree, the use of Mandarin is a touchy political issue due to its association with the perceived erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and cultural identity by the central government in Beijing. If you don't speak Cantonese, you should generally try speaking English before trying Mandarin in order to avoid any potential controversies. ==Connect== ===Post=== Postal services are efficient and of high quality. Post offices are ubiquitous and coin-operated stamp vending machines provide service when the post offices are closed. You can also buy stamps in sets of 10 from many convenience stores such as 7-Eleven or Circle K (OK). Postal rates are viewable [http://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_calculator/ online]. ===Internet access=== Unlike in mainland China, most websites are accessible in Hong Kong. However, as of July 2022, the new National Security Law has been used to block some websites critical of the government, though no large-scale censorship is implemented. ====Internet cafes==== Internet cafes are rare as most people have smartphones and wifi-enabled devices. When available, internet cafes charge $20-30 per hour. ====Mobile data==== Many operators offer temporary 3G plans for as little as $78 per week. Obtaining a SIM card is quick and hassle free - just go to a mobile phone shop, and buy a card. No registration is needed. ====Wi-Fi==== [https://www.wi-fi.hk/ Free Wi-Fi] is available at most hotels, shopping malls, coffee shops, the airport, most MTR stations, government buildings and some telephone booths. You can also pay for access at commercial hotspots managed by '''PCCW''' and '''Y5ZONE'''. The cost is approximately $70 per week. ===Telephone=== Hong Kong's country-code is 852 (different from mainland China (86) and Macau (853)). Local phone numbers (mobile and landlines) are typically 8 digits; no area codes are used. All numbers that begin with 5, 6, 8, or 9 are mobile numbers, while numbers beginning with 2 or 3 are fixed line numbers. For calls from Hong Kong, the standard IDD prefix is 001, so you would dial 001-(country code)-(area code)-(telephone number). Calls to Macau or mainland China require international dialling. For the operator, dial 1000. For '''police, fire or ambulance services dial 999'''. ====Mobile phones==== [[File:Wilson Communications, Sha Tin Plaza (Hong Kong).jpg|thumb|Phone shop in the Sha Tin Plaza mall]] Hong Kong has a world class communications infrastructure. Mobile phone usage is cheap. Hong Kong has GSM 900/1800, 3G (UMTS/W-CDMA) and 4G LTE networks, and roaming onto these might be possible; check with you operator to be sure. Hong Kong has many mobile operators. The best choices for tourists are [http://www.three.com.hk/ Three], [http://www.smartone.com/en/ SmarTone] and [https://www.hkcsl.com/en/ CSL]. All operators offer prepaid SIM cards in micro, nano, and standard sizes. Recharging your credit can be done online with a credit card (Three and CSL will accept credit cards from anywhere) or by purchasing vouchers from retail stores, resellers, convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and supermarkets. Unlimited data plans cost around $28 per day. LTE is available from all carriers on all current prepaid plans; if an older SIM is purchased from a third party (like at Ap Liu Street market) it may not have LTE enabled. China Mobile offers an $80 card that includes 5 days of 4G access, and unlike in the mainland, they operate an LTE network on bands 3 and 7 that is accessible to most phones. Since 1 March 2022, all new SIM cards sold must be registered with your name, and all existing SIM cards must be registered by 23 February 2023. A copy of your identity document or passport is also needed for registration. Mobile phone numbers have eight digits and begin with 5, 6, or 9. Telephone system is separate from Mainland China, and using Chinese SIM card would incur roaming charges. China Mobile does offer its mainland prepaid customers a reduced rate option for Hong Kong; a fixed fee of 2.9RMB daily or 9 RMB weekly will reduce per-minute and per-SMS rates to mainland levels and incoming calls and SMS become free. Data, however, is separately charged at 30RMB daily for unlimited use. Samsung Galaxy Note or Nexus phones can be rented from counters A03 or B12 in the Arrivals Hall of Hong Kong International Airport for $68 per day, which includes all local and international calls, 3G internet access, and a built-in city guide. All mobile phone companies charge for ''both'' incoming and outgoing calls (similar to USA, but different from most European countries, Japan, Taiwan, or South Korea). Coverage is excellent, except in remote mountainous areas. Almost all operators provide a good signal, even when underground in such places as the MTR system, on board trains and in cross-harbour and other road tunnels. Coverage is decent across all Hong Kong operators, comparison of the coverage and speeds of the networks can be found on [http://opensignal.com/networks/china,-hong-kong-sar/smartone-hk-coverage Hong Kong Coverage maps] created by OpenSignal. In general Hong Kong has advanced mobile infrastructure with the second fastest LTE in the world. For those traveling to the mainland, it is possible to buy SIMs with discounted pricing on mainland use. These are good to have if you need reliable uncensored internet on the mainland; due to the way roaming works, they are not blocked as a regular VPN would be during "sensitive" periods. China Unicom works on all phones, while China Mobile requires that your phone or internet device support the network technologies it uses on the mainland for 3G/4G access (TD-LTE and/or TD-SCDMA). China Unicom charges $68/500MB or $118/1GB for mainland data. China Mobile offers mainland data at $48 daily (throttled to 128k after 1GB that day), $98/2GB, or $168/4GB. ====Landline phones==== Landline phones for local calls are charged on a monthly basis with unlimited access, but be careful that hotels may charge you per call. Payphones are available at the airport, shopping malls, government buildings, and MTR stations and cost $1 for a local call for 5 minutes. If you don't have a mobile phone and need to make a short local call, most restaurants, supermarkets, and shops will allow you to use their phone if you ask nicely. ==Cope== ===Media=== {{quote|You guys (Hong Kong journalists) are good at one thing. Wherever you go to all over the world, you always run faster than Western journalists. But the questions you keep asking, are too simple, sometimes naive. Understand or not? Got it or not?|author=Jiang Zemin|source=rage response to a Hong Kong journalist's questions in 2000.}} Hong Kong has a vibrant press industry and a wide array of competing newspapers. However, media organisations that are critical of the government face political, legal, and economic pressures from the authorities. Moreover, the national security law has made the advocacy of some political positions, including Hong Kong independence and sanctions from foreign governments, illegal. Some prominent pan-democratic media were also forced to close after their executive members were arrested under that law. The ''[http://orientaldaily.on.cc/ Oriental Daily News]'' (東方日報) is one of Hong Kong's most widely circulated tabloids, adopting an informal writing style and focusing on celebrity coverage. Oriental Daily News is regarded as heavily biased towards the Beijing government. Among the broadsheet Chinese-language newspapers that adopt a more formal style and focus on serious news, ''[https://news.mingpao.com/ Ming Pao]'' (明報) is the most widely circulated, while the ''[http://www.hket.com/ Hong Kong Economic Times]'' (香港經濟日報) is the main financial newspaper. The '''''[http://www.scmp.com/ South China Morning Post]''''' is Hong Kong's English-language newspaper of record, while '''''[http://www.thestandard.com.hk/ The Standard]''''', which adopts a more informal tabloid style and is distributed for free, is its main competitor. The online pro-democracy newspaper '''''[https://hongkongfp.com Hong Kong Free Press]''''' is also prominent and can be accessed for free. ===Electricity=== {{See also|Electrical systems}} For its electrical sockets, Hong Kong uses the British three-pin rectangular blade plug. Additionally, some hotels will have a bathroom with a parallel three-pin outlet which is designed for use with electric shavers, but might be used to re-charge a phone or rechargeable batteries. Electricity is 220 volts at 50 hertz. Most electronic stores will have cheap (HK$15–20) adapters that will allow foreign plugs to fit into British sockets, but these will not convert voltage or frequency. ===Consulates=== Although the embassies for China are in [[Beijing#Embassies|Beijing]], the separate nature of the special administrative region means that many consulates in Hong Kong operate almost as full embassies from the perspective of the traveller in terms of assistance and visa needs. Mainland China and Taiwan don't have official consulates in Hong Kong, as the relationships are not considered country-to-country. However, there are similar offices with similar functions, which are listed here. The most useful diplomatic mission in Hong Kong is the Chinese office that can provide '''visas for visiting mainland China'''. The normal visa service takes four working days including the day when the application is submitted, but an express service of two or three working days is available for an extra fee. Visa waiting times can be over an hour and there is only one location (walking distance but not close to Wan Chai MTR). There is a similar service in [[Macau#Cope|Macau]], a smaller office but less busy so sometimes faster. Almost any travel agent can also get you a visa, and most can deliver it the next day. Of course they charge an additional fee, but it may be worth it for the convenience. 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9AM-noon, and picking it up after 3PM on the following business day (your passport, 3 passport photos, business card / leave letter from your employer or student ID if you're a student, and application fee of HK$150/USD19). }} | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/hongkong/about-us/consulate-in-hong-kong-and-macao | email=information@netherlands-cg.org.hk | address=Suite 5702, Cheung Kong Center, 2 Queen's Road Central | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2522 5127 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2868 5388 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing | name=New Zealand | url=http://www.nzembassy.com/hong-kong | email=nzcghkg@biznetvigator.com | address=6501 Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2525 5044 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2845 2915 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Norway}} {{listing 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}} *{{flag|Peru}} {{listing | name=Peru | alt= | url=http://www.consulado.pe/es/hongkong/Paginas/Inicio.aspx | email= | address=168-200 Connaught Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2868 2622 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url= http://hongkongpcg.dfa.gov.ph| email=hongkongpc@philcongen-hk.com | address=14/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2823 8500, +852 2823 8501, +852 2823 8510 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2866 9885 or +852 2866 8559 | hours= Su-Th 9AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | alt= | url=http://www.hongkong.msz.gov.pl/pl/root | email=hongkong.kg.info@msz.gov.pl | address=Room 2506, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2840 0779 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2596 0062 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://hongkong.mae.ro/en | email=hongkong@mae.ro | address=03A Office, 21/F, 148 Electric Road, North Point | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2523 3813 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2523 3815 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content=Also covers as the general consulate of Romania for [[Macao]]. }} *{{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia |url=http://russia.com.hk |email=cghongkong@ya.ru | address=Room 2106-2123, 21st Floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd., Wanchai | phone=+852 2877 7188 | fax=+852 2877 7166 | hours=M-Th 8:30AM-12:30PM and 2:30-6PM, F 8:30AM-12:30PM and 2:30-5PM | content= }} *{{flag|Seychelles}} {{listing | name=Seychelles |url=http://www.seychellesconsulate.org.hk |email=inquiry@seychellesconsulate.org.hk | address=Room 3305, Tower 2, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway | phone=+852 3102 2829 |fax=+852 2369 9811 | hours=M-F 9:30AM-12:30PM | content= }} *{{flag|Singapore}} {{listing | name=Singapore |url=http://www.mfa.gov.sg/hongkong |email=singcg_hkg@mfa.sg | address=Unit 901, 9th Floor, Tower I, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Rd. | phone=+852 2527 2212 |fax=+852 2866 1239 | hours=M-F 9AM-12:30PM and 2-5:30PM | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url=http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/sah.htm | email=sacghgk@netvigator.com | address=27/F Great Eagle Centre Rms 2706-2710, 23 Harbour Road, Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2577 3279 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2890 1975 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | type=listing | name=South Korea | alt= | url=http://hkg.mofa.go.kr/ | email=hkg-info@mofa.go.kr | address=5/F Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road | lat=22.280194 | long=114.164 | directions= | phone=+852 2529 4141 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2861 3699 | hours=9AM to noon | price= | wikidata=Q25023421 | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/HONGKONG/en/Pages/inicio.aspx | email=cog.hongkong@mae.es | address=Suite 5303, 53/F Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road,, Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2525 3041 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2877 2407 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing | name=Sri Lanka | url= | email= | address=22/F Dominion Centre, 43 Queens Road East, Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2876 0828 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden |url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/Embassies/Hong-Kong |email=generalkonsulat.hongkong@gov.se | address=Room 2501, 25th Floor, BEA Harbour View Centre, 56 Gloucester Rd., Wanchai | phone=+852 2521 1212 |fax=+852 2596 0308 | hours=M-F 9AM-noon | content= }} *{{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland |url=https://www.dfae.admin.ch/hongkong |email=hon.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | address=18 Harbour Rd., Wanchai | phone=+852 3509 5000 |fax=+852 3509 5050 | content= }} * {{flag|Republic of China}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | url=http://www.teco-hk.org/ | email=service@teco.org.hk | address=40th Floor, Tower One, Lippo Centre, No.89 Queensway, Central | lat=22.2794 | long=114.163 | directions= | phone=+852 2530 1187 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q12070523 | lastedit=2020-01-28 | content= }} * {{flag|Thailand}} {{listing | name=Thailand | url=http://www.thai-consulate.org.hk | email= | address=8/F Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2521 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia | address=246 Des Voeux Rd, | phone=+852 2523 2313 | content= }} *{{Flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey |url=http://hongkong.cg.mfa.gov.tr |email=consulate.hongkong@mfa.gov.tr | address=Room 301, 3rd Floor, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay | phone=+852 2572 1331 |fax=+852 2572 0275 | hours=M-F 9AM-1PM and 2:30-6PM | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | type=listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/hong-kong | email= | address=1 Supreme Court Rd | lat=22.2762 | long=114.165 | directions= | phone=+852 2901 3000 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2901 3204 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4969859 | lastedit=2020-01-28 | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | type=listing | name=United States of America | alt= | url=https://hk.usconsulate.gov/ | email=acshk@state.gov | address=26 Garden Rd | lat=22.278188 | long=114.158651 | directions= | phone=+852 2841-2211 (during office hours), +852 2523-9011 (after hours/emergencies) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5164576 | lastedit=2020-01-28 | content=For visa inquiries, visit the site and fill out the form. }} *{{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | alt= | url=http://hongkong.consulado.gob.ve/ | email=consulgeneral@consulvehk.org | address=Suite 5405, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd., Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2730 8099 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2736 6519 | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing | name=Vietnam | alt= | url= https://vnconsulate-hongkong.mofa.gov.vn/en-us/Pages/default.aspx | email=vnconsul.hongkong@mofa.gov.vn | address=15 F Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Rd., Wanchai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+852 2591 4510 | tollfree= | fax=+852 2591 4524 | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== * [[Macau]], the former Portuguese colony and largest gambling haven in the world, is an hour away by [http://www.turbojet.com.hk TurboJet] ferry (around HK$200) from the city centre (near the Sheung Wan MTR station on Hong Kong Island), or 40 minutes away by shuttle bus (HK$65) over the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau bridge (but requiring another bus and an MTR ride to get to the bridge port). Less frequent ferries are also available from [http://www.nwff.com.hk New World First Ferry] in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon and the Hong Kong International Airport (for flight connections only). * [[Zhuhai]] in mainland China, across the border from Macau, is 40 minutes by shuttle bus over the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau bridge or 70 minutes away by ferry. * [[Shenzhen]], mainland China's boomtown just across the border, can be reached by high speed rail in less than 20 minutes. The MTR East Rail Line can be taken if you are keen on shopping as it terminates in the Lo Wu commercial centre. Another alternative, especially if you are starting from the island, is the ferry to Shekou, which takes around 50 minutes and costs around $100. Depending on your nationality and method of transport, you may need to pre-arrange a visa to enter Shenzhen. * [[Guangzhou]], capital of mainland China's Guangdong Province, can be reached by train in around 45 minutes by HSR from West Kowloon station or 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours on the [http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/b2c/frmIndex.asp?strLang=Eng Guangzhou–Kowloon through train] from Hung Hom station. If you are on a budget, many cross border buses are available throughout Hong Kong. The trip will take more than 3 hours, including going through customs at the border and changing buses. * [[Taiwan]], a common short-term destination for locals that is 1.5 hours away by plane. It is both a world-class technology hub and another great example of traditional Chinese culture. {{routebox | placename=Hong Kong (high-speed rail) | image1= | image1a= | imagesize1=20 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Guangzhou]] | minorl1=[[Shenzhen]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2= | imagesize2=20 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Beijing]] | minorl2=[[Shenzhen]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2= | image3= | imagesize3=20 | directionl3=NE | majorl3=[[Shanghai]] | minorl3=[[Shenzhen]] ← [[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr3=SW | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{routebox | placename=Hong Kong (road) | image1=HK Route10.svg | imagesize1=20 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Shenzhen]] | minorl1=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=China Expwy G94 sign with name.png | imagesize2=20 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Macao]] | minorl2=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2= | image3=China Expwy G94 sign with name.png | imagesize3=20 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Zhuhai]] | minorl3=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{IsPartOf|East Asia}} {{geo|22.27|114.17|zoom=10}} {{guidecity}} {{hasDocent|廣九直通車}} p41uiyin1iyg7q8xz48tlqgoh443ih7 0 15090 4492104 4491595 2022-07-29T05:11:13Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Added listing for Statue of Enlightened Buddha wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Chatterjeehat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of statues of Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== *[[Kolkata]] *[[Hooghly]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} s64pgo3npqljpo2ec8mk4grr57laezy 4492106 4492104 2022-07-29T05:46:37Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Statue of Enlightened Buddha wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Chatterjeehat | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== *[[Kolkata]] *[[Hooghly]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} cvddcfyapm4hry7qhu54vpofzoppu1i 4492107 4492106 2022-07-29T05:47:13Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Chatterjeehat | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== *[[Kolkata]] *[[Hooghly]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} 9r5u79m9gaqmn14tlbbtazk7exv3dwr 4492108 4492107 2022-07-29T05:48:30Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Statue of Enlightened Buddha wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Chatterjeehat | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== *[[Kolkata]] *[[Hooghly]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} aq29gqa9wxnfn3j38pg88kpf9he2vqm 4492109 4492108 2022-07-29T05:49:35Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Statue of Enlightened Buddha wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Shibpur | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== *[[Kolkata]] *[[Hooghly]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} lhnlt7rsryfz90q7727vzfwtfw15tn8 4492110 4492109 2022-07-29T05:52:25Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Shibpur | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== * [[Gadiara]] * [[Kolkata]] — Kolkata is just across the river, and probably the reason one's here in the first place. * [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] * [[Serampore]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} 6v78648ez6pvr40cwo2ih2uvco0brz2 4492111 4492110 2022-07-29T05:55:09Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get in */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. ===By bus=== There are two bus stands: Howrah Bus Stand and Kolkata Bus Stand from where you can avail numerous buses from Kolkata and different parts of West Bengal. Kolkata Airport linked Volvo air-conditioned buses are available from Howrah railway station. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Shibpur | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== * [[Gadiara]] * [[Kolkata]] — Kolkata is just across the river, and probably the reason one's here in the first place. * [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] * [[Serampore]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} bjpc0pdfe9oddgaulq45jr5w8xt1sgj 4492191 4492111 2022-07-29T08:06:42Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wv Howrah banner.jpg}} [[Image:Howrah Bridge et les ablutions dans la Howrah.jpg|thumb|300px|Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)]] '''Howrah''' (Bengali: হাওড়া, Hindi: हावड़ा) is a city in [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[India]] and the twin city of [[Kolkata]]. It is the second-largest city in [[West Bengal]] after Kolkata. ==Understand== Howrah is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the western banks of the Hooghly River. While it is a separate city, Howrah is very much a part of the [[Greater Kolkata|Kolkata metropolitan area]], and Howrah railway station is where you will arrive if connecting with anywhere north, south or east of Kolkata. This article also covers Dankuni, which though a separate city is one of the entrance points to Howrah and also a part of the metropolitan area. ==Get in== === By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. === By train === [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.582871 | long=88.342811 | directions=near the Howrah Bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Howrah Junction railway station is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. An estimated two million people use Howrah station every day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. }} * {{go | name=Andul railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.575169 | long=88.239643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q59858133 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bally railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.655078 | long=88.340429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549108 | lastedit=2022-07-07 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dankuni Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dankuni | lat=22.6783 | long=88.2908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15212753 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} *{{go | name=Santragachi Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi | lat=22.5838 | long=88.2843 | directions=near Santragachi Jheel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7420706 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=There are six platforms. Serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to [[Ajmer]], [[Porbandar]] and [[Nanded]], and a Vivek Express running to [[Mangalore]] Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} * {{go | name=Shalimar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.556389 | long=88.314722 | directions=near Vidyasagar Setu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7487222 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A small railway station compared to Howrah station, which handles a few EMU trains and few Express trains. }} === By metro === The nearest operational metro station is at {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]]|wikidata=Q5399030}} and one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination in Howrah. The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is under construction and is expected to connect Kolkata and Howrah directly with underwater metro service by 2023. That would be the first underwater metro service in India. ===By bus=== There are two bus stands: Howrah Bus Stand and Kolkata Bus Stand from where you can avail numerous buses from Kolkata and different parts of West Bengal. Kolkata Airport linked Volvo air-conditioned buses are available from Howrah railway station. === By ferry === Howrah is just across the river from [[Kolkata]]. The ferry services to cross the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Howrah is very convenient to zip across both cities. There are a number of jetties. On the Kolkata side the ferries link to such jetties as Bagbazar, Armenian, Fairlie, Chandpalghat, Babughat, Prinsep Ghat. On the Howrah side there are jetties at Howrah Station, Ramkrishnapur Ghat, Botanical Garden Ghat, Bandhaghat, Golabari and Belur Math. Buy the ticket before you board the ferry and retain the ticket till after you have crossed to the other side and have shown it to the ticket checker near the exit gate or else you will be penalised! ==Get around== {{mapframe|height=600}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q205697,Q4851973,Q5071109}} For short distance travel, there are auto-rickshaws, electric rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. ===By taxi=== Like in [[Kolkata]], taxis in Howrah are easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. They generally stand at the major railway stations in Howrah. ==See== [[File:Migratory Birds - Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2012-01-26 1520.JPG|thumb|200px|Migratory Birds at Santragachi Jheel in January]] [[File:Vidyasagar Setu.jpg|thumb|200px|Vidyasagar Setu]] * {{see | name=Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden | alt=Shibpur Botanic Garden | url=http://www.bgci.org/garden.php?id=53 | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.560556 | long=88.286944 | directions= | phone=+91 33 67 32 31 35 | tollfree= | hours=Mar-Sep: 5AM-5:30PM; Oct-Feb: 5:30AM-5PM | price=foreigners: ₹50; Indians: ₹5 | wikidata=Q3346386 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing. The Great Banyan tree in the botanical garden boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The British established the institution in 1786 as Indian Botanical Garden. }} * {{see | name=Belur Math | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belur | lat=22.6315 | long=88.3561 | directions=about {{km|4}} from Howrah railway station. You can travel there by bus, auto or taxi. It takes 20-25 min to get there and around 40 min to return, because this route is longer and becomes more congested. All modes of transportation are easily accessible from adjacent to the Howrah station area/Howrah bus stand. Local trains also go to Belur Math, but going by auto, bus or taxi is much better as they drop you off at the entrance of Belur Math. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q816234 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Belur Math is a monastery and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Situated next to the Ganges one can sit on the banks of the Hooghly River during evening time and relax. Across the Hooghly River is the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes#See|Dakshineswar Temple]]. }} * {{See | image=HOWRAH BRIDGE from howrah station.jpg | name=Howrah Bridge | alt=Rabindra Setu | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5851 | long=88.3469 | directions=Near Howrah station | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Howrah station and Howrah Bridge has grown as a world of its own, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. The 705-metre (2,313 ft) long Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River, commissioned in 1943, replacing the older pontoon bridge. This bridge frames the skyline of the riverfront. The ambience is as amicable and profound as the river that flows alongside. }} * {{see | image=Kolkata West gate.jpg | name=Kolkata West Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salap | lat=22.61368 | long=88.275 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Based on the Brandenburg Gate in [[Berlin]], the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group. }} * {{see | name=Nabanna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.5676 | long=88.3135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15222967 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Despite Kolkata is declared as the capital of West Bengal, the administrative headquarters of the state government is in Howrah. }} * {{See | name=Nivedita Setu | alt=Second Vivekananda Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.652286 | long=88.353258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nivedita Setu is a cable-stayed bridge over the Hooghly River. It runs parallel to and around {{m|50}} downstream of Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat=22.578693 | long=88.340445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56683370 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | image=Santragachi Lake - Howrah 2013-01-25 3597 to 3598 Combined.JPG | name=Santragachi Jheel | url= | email=| address=Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5820669 | long=88.283338 | directions={{km|7}} from Howrah station by train, or {{km|6}} from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu| phone=| fax=| hours= | price=| content=Santragachi Jheel is a large lake next to Santragachi railway station. This lake attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like Saras Crane from North America and Australia, and many other local migratory birds such as Cotton Pygmy Goose, and Comb Duck, are spotted here during this season. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds. }} * {{see | name=Statue of Enlightened Buddha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kona Expy, Shibpur | lat=22.57216 | long=88.3048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Buddha Statue (18 June 2022) 2.jpg | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway. }} * {{See | name=Vidyasagar Setu | alt=Second Hooghly Bridge | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.556944 | long=88.327778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With a total length of {{m|823}}, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia. It was built {{km|3.7}} south/downstream of the Howrah Bridge. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 }} * {{See | name=Vivekananda Setu | alt=Bally Bridge | url= | email= | address=Bally | lat=22.65319 | long=88.35326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The {{m|880}} long rail-cum-road bridge was built in 1932 as Willingdon Bridge and later renamed Vivekananda Setu. }} * {{see | name=Andul Rajbari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Andul | lat=22.58329 | long=88.23466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Belilious Park | alt= | url=http://panchwatigroup.com/beliliouspark.php | email= | address=Tikiapara | lat=22.5951 | long=88.3279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Maidan | alt= | url= | email= | address=RBC Rd | lat=22.58227 | long=88.33448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{do | name=Howrah Indoor Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shibpur | lat=22.58171 | long=88.30681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65058968 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | alt=IIEST Shibpur | url=https://www.iiests.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.5558 | long=88.3056 | directions=near Shalimar railway station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348743 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * It might be worth while to stroll down Howrah Maidan just for the excitement of a local market, busy with street shops selling anything from clothes, to pots, to fruits. By bus or taxi from Howrah station it will only take 10 minutes to get there. * {{buy | name=Avani Riverside Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/avaniriversidemall/ | email= | address=32 Jagat Banerjee Ghat Rd | lat=22.56301 | long=88.3231 | directions=on the way to Kolkata - from Prinsep Ghat Railway Station &mdash; {{km|1}} &mdash; take a trip to Dinobondhu College Bus Stop &mdash; {{km|0.5}} | phone=+91 33 3312-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+91-33-2289-5811 | hours=11AM–10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This three storey mall contains Eastern India's first PVR cinema hall. Large food court and many shops. }} * {{buy | name=Forum Rangoli Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, Girish Ghosh Rd | lat=22.62389 | long=88.353718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-24 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dankuni Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68033 | long=88.28869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== Local foods you must try are egg, chicken and mutton roll. Howrah is known for its egg chicken roll, which is available anywhere for ₹25. You will not find these foods anywhere else in the world. Mutton Biryani is also worth a try, in Nizams or Arsalan. * {{eat | name=Kichukhhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=23/2/2, Bhagwan Chatterjee Ln, Kadamtala | lat=22.59195 | long=88.31632 | directions= | phone=+91 98300 88008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200-250 for an average meal per person | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=North Indian and Indo-Chinese. Their signature dish is mixed fried rice. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blue Heaven Bar Cum Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Delhi Rd, Dankuni | lat=22.68622 | long=88.30468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Das Restaurant Cum Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benaras Road | lat=22.62384 | long=88.2937 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rail Yatri Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Howrah railway station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2660-1742 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹350 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Contains dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. Show your ticket. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Howrah Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thehowrahhotel.com/ | email=info@thehowrahhotel.com | address=1, Mukhram Kanoria Road | lat=22.585833 | long=88.341843 | directions=Adjacent to Howrah station | phone=+91 33 26413878, +91 33 26412149, +91 33 28490240 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=₹550-₹650 | content=A heritage property, with a lot of character and one of the oldest hotels of Kolkata. Renowned for homey atmosphere and offers very neat and clean, airy rooms - one of the safest hotels in the locality, with cordial staff. Attached baths and cable TV. Five minutes walking distance from the railway station and bus stand. 5,000 sq ft garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Samrat Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=219, GT Rd | lat=22.56766 | long=88.32398 | directions= | phone=+91 0124 620 1612 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Fortune Park Panchwati | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/hotel/Kolkata-Fortune_Park_Panchwati.aspx | email=sales.fhp@fortunehotels.in | address=Kona Expy | lat=22.593273 | long=88.270195 | directions= | phone=+91 33-39884444 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-39881222 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard Room ₹4,200, Fortune Club Room ₹5,000, Executive Suite ₹7,000 (Best Rates Price) | content= }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Batai Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ | email=| address=461, Sarat Chaterjee Road, Kazipara, Shalimar, Howrah | lat=22.5617 | long=88.3177| directions=at 'Santa Sing More' Bus Stop| phone= | hours= | price=| content=A Branch Office. }} ==Go next== * [[Gadiara]] * [[Kolkata]] — Kolkata is just across the river, and probably the reason one's here in the first place. * [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] * [[Serampore]] {{geo|22.595770|88.263641|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{usablecity}} btjxxbzreavrsqsukad4ffxcge5ksrj 0 15512 4491969 4470098 2022-07-28T19:40:06Z LPfi 79572 /* By car */ Imatra crossing open again, according to https://raja.fi/en/contact-information wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Imatra banner Shoreline view over water.jpg|caption=Vuoksi river in Imatra}} [[File:Imatrankoski yolla.jpg|350px|thumbnail|Imatra rapids and power plant lit up by night]] '''[http://www.imatra.fi/english/ Imatra]''' (population ca. 30,000) is an industrial town in [[South Karelia]]. It is dominated by Lake [[Saimaa]], the River Vuoksi and the Finnish-Russian border. Imatra’s over 300-year-old history of busy tourism is greatly attributed to the attraction of the spectacular rapids of the river Vuoksi which have enticed many illustrious personas to visit the area throughout the ages. Visitors have included such people as Russian Empress Catherine II, Alexander Dumas Senior and Richard Wagner. ==Get in== {{mapframe}} ===By car=== Imatra is about 250 km northeast from [[Helsinki]] and the trip takes about three hours, depending on which of three most viable routes is chosen. The town is situated near the [[Russia]]n border and you can cross the border at [[Svetogorsk]] just 7&nbsp;km from Imatra. ===By plane=== Scheduled flights to the nearby Lappeenranta Airport ({{IATA|LPP}}) have been on and off at various times, so you may need to check its [http://lppairport.fi/en/lennot/reittilennot webpage] for the current situation. There is also the historically significant Immola Airfield (ICAO EFIM) in the northern part of the town. Your best bet, though, would be to fly into Helsinki and travel the rest by bus or train. ===By train=== [http://www.vr.fi/en/index.html Trains] between Helsinki and [[Joensuu]] stop at Imatra. The duration of the trip is about three hours and there are about ten daily departures.<!-- From Russia, it's a bit more complicated; get off at Vainikkala at the Finnish side of the border, take a bus to Lappeenranta and from there by bus or train up to Imatra.--> ===By bus=== Another alternative is to travel by bus. Imatra has direct bus connections with Helsinki, Kouvola, Joensuu, [[Mikkeli]] and [[Savonlinna]]. Timetables for normal intercity buses can be found at [http://www.matkahuolto.info/lippu/en/ Matkahuolto's website]. Also budget bus company [http://www.onnibus.com/en/index.htm Onnibus] services Imatra. Regional bus lines 100 and 101 have a frequent traffic between Imatra and Lappeenranta. See [https://www.imatra.fi/asuminen-ja-ymp%C3%A4rist%C3%B6/joukkoliikenne/kaukoliikenne-imatran-ja-lappeenrannan-v%C3%A4lill%C3%A4 timetables]. Minibus route from [[Saint Petersburg]] is provided by [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-imatru/ Transgold]. ===By boat=== Lake [[Saimaa]] can be reached from sea through the [[Sailing in Finland#Saimaa Canal|Saimaa Canal]]. ==Get around== Downtown can be covered by foot or bike. The other alternatives are car and taxi. ===By bus=== The city has a small [https://www.imatra.fi/joukkoliikenne public bus network] of six lines, see [https://imatra.ridango.com/en/schedule Ridango] for bus locations and timetables for stops. Bus tickets can be bought using [https://www.imatra.fi/asuminen-ja-ymp%C3%A4rist%C3%B6/kaupunki-infra/joukkoliikenne/mobiililippu-payiq-tickets PayiQ-tickets] app. ===By bike=== There is a [https://kaakau.fi/imatra/ bike sharing system] using bluetooth and the [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]] about €1.50/1 hr, €4/5 hr, €12/24 hr. For longer stays becoming a member is cheaper: €9 or €18/month covers all trips of less than 1 hr respectively 12 hr, also in other towns using Donkey Republic – but you need to register as member in the country of your card (available: most countries in western Europe and USA). Customer service {{email|info@kaakau.fi}}, {{phone|+358 44 716 0644}} daily 09:00–21:00. Several towns in south-east Finland use the same system, which is in use also elsewhere in Finland and abroad. ===By scooter=== {{see also|Finland#By motorised scooter}} You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from Finnish [https://www.joescooter.fi Joe Scooter]. ===By taxi=== * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi ==See== {{infobox|In poetry|Imatra is even mentioned in the Kalevala, the epic poem of Finland (compiled from oral poetry in 1835):<br> ''"Three, the water-falls in number,''<br> ''Three in number, inland oceans,''<br> ''Three in number, lofty mountains,''<br> ''Shooting to the vault of heaven.''<br> ''Hallapyora's near to Yaemen,''<br> ''Katrakoski in Karyala;''<br> ''Imatra, the falling water,''<br> ''Tumbles, roaring, into Wuoksi"''}} *{{see | name=Imatrankoski Rapids | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.1668 | long=28.7718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=These rapids are Finland's first ever tourist attraction. The Russian Empress Catherine the Great and her retinue visited the rapids in 1772. Next to the rapids is hotel resembling a medieval knight's castle - the Imatran Valtionhotelli. The original name of the hotel was Grand Hotel Cascade d'Imatra. }} * {{see | name=Kruununpuisto Park | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.1672 | long=28.7788 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest nature park in Finland, occupying the area around the Imatrankoski Rapids, was founded in 1842 by order of Tsar Nicholas I. }} * {{see | name=Church of the Three Crosses |alt=Kolmen ristin kirkko |url= | email= | address= | lat=61.2366 | long=28.8561 | directions=in Vuoksenniska district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open: 1 Sep - 31 May daily 10:00-15:00, 1 Jun - 31 Aug daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Imatra Big Band Festival | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Rock to the River | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rock festival. }} ==Buy== You can find all sorts of small shops in the {{Marker|type=buy|lat=61.1706 | long=28.7700|name=pedestrian area}} (along and next to Koskenparras street). If you prefer shopping malls, head to the {{Marker|type=buy|lat=61.1880 | long=28.7678|name=Mansikkala district}}, where you can find Rajamarket, Lidl, Citymarket and a new (as of December, 2018) Prisma. ==Eat== There is a [https://lounaspori.fi/ravintolat/lounasravintolat/ list] of lunch offers for each day. *{{eat | name=Buttenhoff | url=http://buttenhoff.fi/joomla/index.php?lang=en | email= | address=Koskenparras 4 | lat=61.1707 | long=28.7708 | directions= | phone=+358 5 476 1433 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-23:30, Sa 12:00-23:30 | price= | content=100-seat upscale restaurant. Á la Carte menu consists of Finnish, French and Russian dishes. Fair selection of European wines and beers. During lunch hours Buttenhoff has business-lunch selection with salads, soups, main course and coffee included in the same price. During the summer months, if the weather allows, you can also opt for a table outside by the Koskenparras pedestrian street. }} *{{eat | name=Ravintola Xiangfu | url= | email= | address=Tainionkoskentie 10, 55100 | lat=61.1718 | long=28.7738 | directions= | phone=+358 5 436 80 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-25 | content=Chinese restaurant. Fast and cheap lunch offered on weekdays. Beyond lunch hours serves good Chinese style dishes, but prices tend to be a bit high. }} * {{eat | name=Kent Pizza & Steakhouse | alt= | url=http://kentravintola.com | email= | address=Koskenparras 7 |lat=61.1713 | long=28.7690 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€8-20, lunch specials for €10 | lastedit=2015-09-02 | content=Really hungry? This restaurant at the pedestrian zone offers huge pizzas, steak and kebab servings that would feed three. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Hotelli Imatra | url=http://www.hotelimatra.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Kanavakatu 9 | lat=61.1696 | long=28.7847 | directions= | phone=+358 10 666 5700 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10 666 5709 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This new economy hotel is 500 meters from the famous Imatra Rapids and the center of Imatra town. Hotels motto is: Sleep and save. Very good breakfast, large rooms and sauna. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Imatran Kylpylä Spa Hotel | url=http://imatrankylpyla.fi/en | email=myynti@imatrankylpyla.fi | address=Purjekuja 2 | lat=61.2119 | long=28.7254 | directions= | phone=+358 20-710-0500 | tollfree= | fax=+358 20 7100 519 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The old Spa Hotel and the new Promenade Hotel. Promenade Hotel offers good rooms for families. The spa department named ''Taikametsä'' (literally Magical Forest) has large swimming pools, saunas, whirlpools etc., from time to time with an artificial thunderstorm. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cumulus Imatra | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/cumulus!/en_GB/ {{dead link|June 2022}} | email=imatra.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Koskenparras 3 | lat=61.1711 | long=28.7708 | directions= | phone=+358 5 627-2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=68 rooms with TV, minibar, hair dryer and free broadband connection." }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Imatran Valtionhotelli | url=http://www.rantasipi.fi/hotelli.cfm?id=rsima {{dead link|June 2022}} | email= | address=Torkkelinkatu 2 | lat=61.1689 | long=28.7710 | directions= | phone=+358 5-625-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€95 | checkin= | checkout= | content=The offputting name of the ''Imatra State Hotel'' hides a wealth of history: this castle-like hotel by the Imatrankoski rapids was built in 1903 for Russian nobility, and for several generations of Finns a suite here was ''the'' place to spend your honeymoon. Now privately run, the hotel was reopened in 2005 after extensive renovation and is, by Finnish standards, surprisingly cheap. Even if you don't stay overnight it's worth seeing from the outside. }} ==Go next== * [[Lappeenranta]] - Imatra's bigger cousin with a fortress and better shopping. * [[Punkaharju]] - The ridge bisecting Lake Saimaa is one of the most famous Finnish landscapes. * [[Savonlinna]] - A medieval castle, an opera festival and freshly fried fish. * [[Russia]] - If you have a valid visa (or if you don't need one), [[Svetogorsk]] is close by – but the border crossing is closed as of 2022. If you only have a passport, during the summer months, you can travel to Lappeenranta and take a visa free cruise along the Saimaa Canal to [[Vyborg]]. {{geo|61.1833|28.7667}} {{IsPartOf|South Karelia}} {{usablecity}} 1jpe7s448z280yn5z60ji1myk6zezvt 0 15592 4491991 4483112 2022-07-28T21:11:14Z 84.46.76.63 /* Crime */ PDAs are no longer a thing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bali banner Sunset.jpg}} '''[http://www.indonesia.travel/ Indonesia]''' is a huge archipelago of diverse islands scattered over both sides of the Equator between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. With an extensive, but quickly carved out amount of green forests on all of its islands and halfway between the poles, Indonesia is nicknamed ''The Emerald of the Equator''. ==Regions== The nation of Indonesia is almost unimaginably vast: More than 18,000 islands providing 108,000&nbsp;km of beaches. The distance between [[Aceh]] in the west and [[Papua]] in the east is 4,702&nbsp;km (2,500&nbsp;mi), comparable to the distance between [[New York City]] and [[San Francisco]]. Lying on the western rim of the Ring of Fire, Indonesia has more than 400 volcanoes, of which 129 are considered active, as well as many undersea volcanoes. The island of [[New Guinea]] (on which the Indonesian province of [[Papua]] is located) is the second-largest island in the world, [[Borneo]] (about 2/3 Indonesian, with the rest belonging to [[Malaysia]] and [[Brunei]]) is the third-largest, and [[Sumatra]] is the sixth-largest. Travellers to Indonesia tend to have [[Bali]] at the top of their mind as their reason to visit, which is a shame given there are even more breathtaking natural beauty and cultural experiences elsewhere that are waiting to be explored. The vastness of the estate and the variety of islands offer significant cultural differences that are worth sensing. Most of the 34 provinces are composed of a group of smaller islands (East & West Nusa Tenggara, Maluku), or divide up a larger island and its outlying islands into pieces (Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Sulawesi, Papua). The listing below follows a simpler practice of putting together several provinces in one region, except with [[Bali]], which is treated as a separate region in Wikivoyage. {{Regionlist | regionmap=Indonesia regions map.png | regionmaptext=Regions of Indonesia | regionmapsize=476px | region1name=[[Sumatra]] | region1color=#e25c5c | region1items=incl. the [[Riau Islands]] and [[Bangka-Belitung]] | region1description=Wild and rugged, the sixth-largest island in the world has a great natural and cultural wealth with more than 40 million inhabitants and is the habitat for many endangered species. This is where you can find [[Aceh]], [[Palembang]], [[Padang]], [[Lampung]] and [[Medan]], as well as the multi-coloured [[Lake Toba]] in the land of the outspoken Toba Batak and Indonesia's gateway island, [[Batam]]. | region2name=[[Kalimantan]] | region2color=#5c7a7a | region2items=Borneo | region2description=The vast majority of Borneo, the world's third-largest island, forms Kalimantan (with the remainder belonging to Malaysia and Brunei). An explorer's paradise for the uncharted (but quickly disappearing) forest, mighty rivers, the indigenous Dayak tribe, and home to most of the orangutans. The cities of [[Pontianak]], [[Banjarmasin]], and [[Balikpapan]] are some of the fastest growing in the nation, and it is also the planned site of a new purpose-built city called Nusantara that will replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital. | region3name=[[Java]] | region3color=#8a84a3 | region3items= incl. [[Karimunjawa]], the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]], and [[Madura]] | region3description=The country's heartland, big cities including the capital [[Jakarta]], [[Bandung]], [[Surabaya]], [[Semarang]] and a lot of people (with almost 50% of the population) packed on a not-so-big island. Also features the cultural treasures of [[Yogyakarta]], [[Solo]], [[Borobudur]] and [[Prambanan]]. | region4name=[[Bali]] | region4color=#061FFF | region4items= | region4description=By far the most popular tourist destination and has the most complete facilities for all kinds of tourists in Indonesia. Bali's blend of unique Hindu culture, legendary beaches, numerous religious and historical sites, spectacular highland regions and unique underwater life make it a perennial favourite amongst global travellers. | region5name=[[Sulawesi]] | region5color=#e9bda2 | region5items= Celebes | region5description=Strangely shaped, this island houses a diversity of societies and some spectacular scenery. This includes the [[Toraja]] culture, megalithic civilisation in Lore Lindu National Park, rich flora and fauna, and world-class diving sites like [[Bunaken]] and [[Bitung]]. | region6name=[[Nusa Tenggara]] (NT) | region6color=#ffd577 | region6items= | region6description=Also known as the ''Lesser Sunda Islands'' — literally the "Southeast Islands" — they are divided into East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara and contain scores of ethnic groups, languages and religions, as well as [[Komodo]] lizards and more spectacular diving. West NT contains [[Lombok]] and [[Sumbawa]] and many small islands. [[Lombok]] is the less-visited but equally interesting sister of Bali and offers several diving sites as well as historical and religious locations. East NT contains [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]], [[Sumba]] and [[West Timor]] as well as several other islands, including [[Komodo Island]], home of the Komodo dragon, and offers the unique attraction of containing tiny kingdoms on Sumba. Traditional art in East NT, especially woven cloth, is interesting and reasonably priced, and you can find beaches that are literally covered with sand of unique colours, coral, and shells. | region7name=[[Maluku]] | region7color=#3b9c80 | region7items=Moluccas | region7description=The historic ''Spice Islands'', formerly much fought over by colonial powers, are now seldom visited, but [[Ambon]], [[Ternate]], the [[Banda Islands]], the [[Kei Islands]] and the [[Morotai Island]] are promising destinations for marine tourism. | region8name=[[Papua]] | region8color=#b6bc4d | region8items=Irian Jaya | region8description=The western half of the island of New Guinea, with mountains, forests, swamps and an almost impenetrable wilderness in one of the remotest places on earth. Aside from the gold and copper mining in the area of Freeport, this is probably one of the most pristine parts of the country, and scientists have discovered previously unknown species here. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e25c5c|title=[[Sumatra]]|wikidata=Q1823,Q1866,Q1890,Q2051,Q2110,Q2140,Q2175,Q2223,Q2271,Q2772}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#5c7a7a|title=[[Kalimantan]]|wikidata=Q3891,Q3899,Q3906,Q3916,Q3903}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#8a84a3|title=[[Java]]|wikidata=Q3540,Q3630,Q3724,Q3557,Q3586,Q3741}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#061FFF|title=[[Bali]]|wikidata=Q3125978}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e9bda2|title=[[Sulawesi]]|wikidata=Q3812}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ffd577|title=[[Nusa Tenggara]] (NT)|wikidata=Q5062,Q5061}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#3b9c80|title=[[Maluku]]|wikidata=Q5094,Q5093}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b6bc4d|title=[[Papua]]|wikidata=Q3845}} ==Cities== {{mapframe|-1.933|118.500|zoom=4|height=320|width=520}} <!-- Don't change this listing without first discussing on Talk --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jakarta]]|lat=-6.187|long=106.822|wikidata=Q3630}} — the perennially congested capital which is also the largest city in the country *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bandung]]|lat=-6.931|long=107.600|wikidata=Q10389}} — university town in the cooler highlands of [[Java]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Banjarmasin]]|lat=-3.322|long=114.594|wikidata=Q14182}} — a cultural hub of [[Kalimantan]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Jayapura]]|lat=-2.541|long=140.706|wikidata=Q27860}} — the capital of [[Papua]] and a gateway to the highlands *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kuta]]|lat=-8.7156|long=115.1682|wikidata=Q994499}} — with its great beaches and exciting nightlife, Kuta is yet another reason for visiting [[Bali]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Makassar]]|lat=-5.134|long=119.412|wikidata=Q14634}} (Ujung Pandang) — the gateway to [[Sulawesi]] and home of the regionally famous Bugis seafarers *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Medan]]|lat=3.589|long=98.680|wikidata=Q5972}} — the diverse main city of [[Sumatra]] and gateway to [[Lake Toba]] and the rest of the Batak land *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Surabaya]]|lat=-7.248|long=112.736|wikidata=Q11462}} — a very active port that is the capital of [[East Java]] and the second-largest city in the country *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Yogyakarta]]|lat=-7.806|long=110.371|wikidata=Q7568}} — central [[Java]]'s cultural hub and the access point to the mighty temples of [[Prambanan]] and [[Borobudur]] ==Other destinations== [[File:Komodo Dragon leaping.jpg|thumb|right|375px|...''there be dragons'']] The following is a limited selection of some of Indonesia's top sights. <!-- Please keep this limited to 7-9 sites of major tourist interest --> <!-- DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE ANYTHING WITHOUT DISCUSSION ON TALK --> * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Baliem Valley]]|lat=-4.0218|long=138.8960|wikidata=Q804967}} — superb trekking into the lands of the Lani, Dani and Yali tribes in remote [[Papua]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Borobudur]]|lat=-7.608056|long=110.203889|wikidata=Q42798}} — one of the largest Buddhist temples in the world located in [[Central Java]] province; often combined with a visit to the equally impressive Hindu ruins at nearby [[Prambanan]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park]]|lat=-8.0167|long=112.9167|wikidata=Q1135025}} — some of the scariest volcanic scenery on the planet and one of the best locations in the world to see the sunrise * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Bunaken]]|lat=1.6167|long=124.7500|wikidata=Q2144266}} — one of the best scuba diving destinations in Indonesia, if not the world * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kerinci Seblat National Park]]|lat=-2.4167|long=101.4833|wikidata=Q1467901}} — tigers, elephants, and monstrous rafflesia flowers in this huge expanse of forest in [[Sumatra]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Komodo National Park]]|lat=-8.54|long=119.48|wikidata=Q4520}} — home of the Komodo dragon and a hugely important marine ecosystem * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lake Toba]]|lat=2.6845|long=98.8756|wikidata=Q183360}} — the largest volcanic lake in the world * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lombok]]|lat=-8.565|long=116.351|wikidata=Q7564}} — popular island to east of Bali with the tiny laid-back [[Gili Islands]] and mighty [[Mount Rinjani]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Tana Toraja]]|lat=-2.9686|long=119.8991|wikidata=Q14632}} — highland area of [[Southern Sulawesi]] famed for extraordinary funeral rites <!-- DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE ANYTHING WITHOUT DISCUSSION ON TALK --> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationIndonesia.png}} With 18,330 islands, 6,000 of them inhabited, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. To imagine how vast Indonesia is, Indonesia stretches from west to east as wide as the USA or Western and Eastern Europe combined, yet more than two thirds of the area is sea water. With more than 260 million people, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world &mdash; after [[China]], [[India]] and the [[USA]] &mdash; and by far the largest in [[Southeast Asia]]. The population is not spread equally among the five biggest islands, [[Java]], [[Sumatra]], [[Sulawesi]], [[Kalimantan]] and [[Papua]]; Java has half of the population. More than 50% of foreign tourists enter Indonesia through the airport of [[Bali]], and most of the rest come in through [[Jakarta]]'s [[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport]] for business or as a hub to other Indonesia tourist destinations or through [[Batam]] mostly by ferry from Singapore. These three arrival sites account for about 90% of foreign arrivals. Indonesia also has the largest Muslim population in the world, mostly Sunni. Indonesia is a member of the G-20 and although it has potential to become a world leader, it is still hampered by corruption and shortcomings in education as well as an infrastructure hampered by difficult terrain and water. Indonesia's tropical forests are the second-largest in the world after [[Brazil]], and are being logged and cut down to grow oil palm plantations at the same alarming speed. While the rich shop and party in the cities and resorts, the poor work hard and struggle to survive. After decades of economic mismanagement 50.6% of the population still earns less than US$4 per day according to figures compiled by the World Bank in 2012. In 2015, the poverty rate was 5.5% and declining, due to Indonesia's stable growth at 4-6% annually since 2014 — the best growth rate among [[ASEAN]] countries. However, the births rate is still high, at almost 2% a year, after the previous government stopped the birth control program, and this has slowed the decline in poverty. However the total fertility rate ("numbers of children per woman") has fallen dramatically and sits now just above replacement at 2.1 - roughly the same as the US and barely above most of Europe. Infrastructure in much of the country, though extensively rebuilt, remains rudimentary, and travellers off the beaten track will need some patience and flexibility. Although progress has been made in expanding the network of toll highways, most inter-city roads are still two lane affairs of variable quality, most often packed with large buses and trucks hauling goods and materials, all eagerly jockeying with each other and everything else on the road to achieve pole position where there is no race. Perhaps reflecting the poor road conditions, low cost carrier airlines developed well with growth up to 15 percent a year, so if someone flops from one site to others sites, it can be done easily mainly for big cities such as from Bali, to Malang to see [[Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park]] to [[Jakarta]] with many attractions for tourists to [[Medan]] to see [[Lake Toba]] and go back to your home country. Even if you're in a city, don't expect the roads to be good or the layout to be easy to navigate. Many roads in older cities are left-overs from the Dutch era and, thus, are small, winding and in poor shape. Add to that the fact that street names change every few kilometres, requiring that you know which area to go to if you want to even find that length of street - it's quite frustrating. Street signs, if there are any at all, are placed perpendicular to the street they represent. If you leave Java and Bali, the roads are even worse. Severe traffic jams are a common feature, with [[Greater Jakarta]] and [[Surabaya]] being particularly regarded as extremely bad. Fortunately, the whole TransJava Toll Road has been functionally opened in December 2018, with a length of more than {{km|900}} from [[Merak]] to [[Surabaya]]. Several segments of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road have also been functionally opened. Flexibility should be a prerequisite anywhere in the country as things can change very suddenly and promptness is not often a high priority despite being appreciated. If you are the kind of person who expects everything to be written in stone, then you should probably only consider tours with large, reputable travel agents; otherwise, you're bound to experience some "upsets". Tolerance, patience and acceptance of surprises (not always the good kind) are good traits for anyone planning to visit. That said, if you have the courage to find the good among the bad, you will find that Indonesia is one of the most exotic countries you have ever visited. Indonesia markets itself as '''Wonderful Indonesia''', and the slogan is often quite true. It has a diversity of culture with more than 900 tribes and languages and food, while its enchanting nature, mostly outside of Java, and the friendliness of the people in most areas will entice you to stay as long as you want. Today, some senior citizens from Europe stay for months in Indonesia to avoid the winter. ===History=== [[File:Java man National Museum Indonesia.JPG|thumb|Java Man, National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta]] Human settlement has a very long prehistory in Indonesia. Remains of ''Homo erectus'' have been found on Java, especially Sangiran, near [[Solo]], dating back to as early as 1.81 million years ago. The most famous prehistoric human remains excavated in Indonesia, known as Java Man, were discovered in 1891 and are estimated to date back 1.66 million years. A wave of Austronesian immigrants migrated around 2500&nbsp;BCE to 1500&nbsp;BCE. This Neolithic group of people, skilled in open-ocean maritime travel and agriculture, is believed to have quickly supplanted the existing, less technologically advanced population. [[File:Prambanan LaraJonggrang.JPG|thumb|The temples of [[Prambanan]] (c. 10th century)]] From this point onward, dozens of kingdoms and civilisations flourished and faded in different parts of the archipelago. Some notable ones include The Buddhist '''Srivijaya''' on Sumatra, Peninsula Malaysia and Singapore in the 8th century from its capital that is now [[Palembang]], while the Hindu '''Majapahit''''s territory included a large portion of what is now Indonesia, [[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]], ruled from its capital: the Hindu-Buddhist archaeological site of [[Trowulan]]. Many temples, most notably '''Prambanan''' and '''Borobudur''', were built during this era. When Islam became ascendant on Java in the 14th century through trade with the Arabs, kingdoms were sporadically established around the country with the king being called a ''sultan''. One of the most notable was the '''Malacca Sultanate''', which although based in [[Malacca]] in what is now [[Malaysia]], also included parts of [[Sumatra]] and the [[Riau Islands]] among its territories. [[File:Fort Tolukko.jpg|thumb|Fort Tolukko, a colonial fortification built on the clove island of [[Ternate]] by the Spanish in 1611, later occupied by the Dutch and used as a royal residence by Ternate's Sultan]] The first Europeans to arrive (after [[On the trail of Marco Polo|Marco Polo]] who passed through in the late 1200s) were the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]], who were given permission to erect a godown near present-day [[Jakarta]] in 1522 following attempts to monopolise the '''spice trade''' from the [[Maluku|Spice Islands]]. But by the early 17th century, the [[Dutch Empire|Dutch]] had pretty much taken over, and the razing of a competing English fort in 1619 secured their hold on [[Java]], opening the opportunity for 350 years of colonisation, including a genocidal campaign in the [[Banda Islands]], where the locals had the temerity to try to break the Dutch monopoly on the spice trade and sell to the English. In 1824, the Dutch and the British signed the Anglo-Dutch Treaty which ended a short period of British administration (during which Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore, also presided over the re-discovery of the stupendous monuments of both [[Borobudur]] and [[Prambanan]]) and divided the Malay world into Dutch and British spheres of influence. The Dutch ceded [[Malacca]] to the British, and the British ceded all their colonies on [[Sumatra]], particularly Bencoolen ([[Bengkulu]] in Indonesian) to the Dutch with the line of division roughly corresponding to what is now the border between Malaysia and Indonesia, with a small segment becoming the border between Singapore and Indonesia. [[File:Run, Banda islands, Maluku, Indonesia.jpg|thumb|[[Pulau Run]], one of the [[Banda Islands]] and now a sleepy place, remote from the mainstream of worldwide commerce, was once traded by Britain to the Dutch in exchange for another small island, off the coast of America: [[Manhattan]]!]] As with most colonies, Indonesia was exploited for manpower and natural resources. Various nationalist groups developed in the 19th and 20th centuries, and there were several disturbances, quickly put down by the Dutch. Leaders were arrested and exiled, and some of the Dutch were particularly nasty when dealing with locals; however, the Netherlands did provide some infrastructure, education and a national language, among other things. The Japanese conquered most of the islands during World War II, and behaved even more brutally than the Dutch had and were guilty of numerous wartime crimes. Sukarno and Suharto, future leaders of Indonesia, collaborated with the Japanese occupiers, in exchange for gaining valuable military and leadership experience. In August 1945, in the post-war vacuum following the Japanese surrender to allied forces, the Japanese still controlled the majority of the Indonesian archipelago. The Japanese agreed to return Indonesia to the Netherlands but continued to administer the region as the Dutch were unable to immediately return. On 17 August 1945, '''Sukarno''' read the ''Proklamasi Kemerdekaan'' (Declaration of Independence) on behalf of the Indonesian people, and the ''Panitia Persiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia'' (Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Freedom) moved to form an interim government. A constitution, drafted by the PPKI, was announced on 18 August and Sukarno was declared President with Mohammad Hatta as vice-president. The PPKI became the Central Indonesian National Committee, which acted as the interim governing body. The new government was installed on 31 August 1945. The Dutch, however, initially fought several bloody wars in an effort to hold on to their colony. After reaching a military stalemate, under international pressure, the Dutch would eventually withdraw their forces and recognise the independence of Indonesia on 27 December 1949. The Dutch would, however, continue to hold on to their territory on New Guinea, which would only become a part of Indonesia in 1963. Sukarno would be overthrown by '''Suharto''' in a coup in 1967. Although Suharto's regime ushered in a period of stability with rapid development and economic growth, the country would also suffer from widespread corruption, nepotism and severe restrictions on freedom of speech under his iron-fisted rule. Under Suharto, Indonesia would send its military into the Portuguese colony of [[East Timor]] in 1976, incorporating it as a province of Indonesia until 1999. [[File:Monas UpClose.JPG|thumb|Sukarno's tribute to independence and unity &mdash; National Monument, [[Central Jakarta]]]] During the Asian economic crisis of 1997, the value of the Indonesian rupiah plummeted, halving the purchasing power of ordinary Indonesians. In the ensuing violent upheaval in 1998, there were riots and ethnic purges that mostly targeted ethnic Chinese, primarily in and around Jakarta. Looting, rape and murder of many Chinese occurred and it is still unclear how many victims there were. Many cases remain unsolved. In addition, sectarian violence and armed secessionist movements re-erupted in other parts of the country, the most notable ones being the [[Aceh]] independence movement, and clashes between the Christian and Muslim communities in [[Ambon]]. Suharto became a major target for those who sought to reform Indonesia and, after the period known as ''Reformasi'', Suharto was brought down and a more democratic regime installed. Suharto's fall also led to an independence referendum in East Timor, in which an overwhelming majority voted for independence. Although marred by violence perpetrated by the Indonesian military and paramilitary groups loyal to Indonesia, the Indonesian government grudgingly accepted the result, eventually withdrawing its military in favour of an Australian-led United Nations peacekeeping force in 1999. This arrangement would hold until East Timor formally declared independence in 2002. Free and public general elections are now held every 5 years, and despite its infancy in democracy, the world has looked at Indonesia as a role model where democracy and religion go hand-in-hand. The current president, '''Joko Widodo''', is the seventh president since independence, and the first who does not have a high-ranking political or military background. In 2022, President Joko Widodo announced that Indonesia will move its capital from Jakarta to a new purpose-built city in [[East Kalimantan]] called Nusantara, near the existing city of [[Balikpapan]]. It is hoped that this will ease the perennial congestion and strain on public infrastructure in Jakarta, and also reduce the developmental inequality between Java and Indonesia's other islands. ====Reinvention==== Indonesia is one of the world's largest democracies and the most populous Muslim-majority country. It is going through a period of difficult reforms and re-invention following the ''Reformasi'' and the institution of a democratically elected government. To assist in the transformation from the years of centralised control under the Suharto regime, the role of regional and provincial governments has been strengthened and enhanced. The election process in Indonesia has a high participation rate and the nature and fabric of governance and administration is slowly changing across Indonesia. Change in the nation since the fall of Suharto has also been characterised by greater freedom of speech and a massive reduction in the political censorship that was a feature of Suharto's New Order era. There is more open political debate in the news media as well as in general discourse, political and social debate. Indonesia is now the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and the only one to be a member of the elite G-20 group of major economies. ====Legal concerns==== However, there are laws in place that prevent foreigners from being involved politically, and another law prevents derogatory comments about the state-approved religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism and Islam), fearing the risk of dividing the nation. Sadly, laws about corruption are weak and sentences are generally light when handled by the regular courts. The ''Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi'' (Anti-Corruption Commission) is stricter about this and has its own police force and courts, but it too has been experiencing problems. KPK cases are mostly for Jakarta and Java and cases involving other islands are rarely enforced well enough to stop the illegal behaviour that caused them, such as the illegal deforestation and development in Kalimantan. Things have slowly been improving, despite some intransigent corrupt operators in various departments of the government that you may have to deal with, and the requests for money, furniture, "blue" films and such have decreased and the quality of service in some Immigration offices has become better. The key is to remember that one bribe opens the floodgates, so never bribe. ===People=== Despite 50 years of promoting ''Bhinneka Tunggal Ika'' ("Unity in Diversity") as the official state motto, the concept of an "Indonesia" remains artificial and the country's citizens divide themselves amongst a vast slew of ethnicities, clans, tribes and even castes. If this isn't enough, religious differences add a volatile ingredient to the mix and the vast gaps in wealth reinforce a class society as well. On a purely numerical scale, the largest ethnic groups are the Javanese (45%) of [[Central Java|central]] and [[East Java|eastern Java]] who are the dominant ethnicity across the nation, the [[Sundanese]] (14%) from [[West Java|western Java]], the Madurans (7.5%) from the island of [[Madura]], and Coastal Malays (7.5%), mostly from [[Sumatra]]. This leaves 26% for the [[Aceh]]nese and Minangkabau of [[Sumatra]], the [[Bali]]nese, the Iban and Dayaks of [[Kalimantan]], and a bewildering patchwork of groups in [[Nusa Tenggara]] and [[Papua]] &mdash; the official total is no less than 3,000. For the most part, Indonesia's many peoples co-exist happily, however ethnic conflicts do continue to fester in some remote areas of the country. The policy of '''transmigration''' (''transmigrasi''), initiated by the Dutch but continued by Suharto, resettled Javanese, Balinese and Maduran migrants to less crowded parts of the archipelago. The new settlers, viewed as privileged and insensitive, were often resented by the indigenous populace and, particularly on [[Papua]], this has sometimes led to violent conflict, but nowadays are relatively rare. One particularly notable ethnic group found throughout the country are the '''Indonesian Chinese''', known as ''Tionghoa'' or the somewhat derogatory ''Cina''. Numbering around 7 million, they make up less than 3% of the population, but represent the second largest ethnic Chinese community outside of China, behind only the Thai-Chinese. Chinese immigrants were encouraged to settle in the then-Dutch East Indies by the Dutch, although they were treated as second-class citizens, effectively middle managers between the European rulers and the rest of the population. After the departure of the Dutch, many Indonesian Chinese worked as shopkeepers and money-lenders, but a very wealthy subset of the community has wielded enormous influence in the locally owned economic sector, with one famous &mdash; if largely discredited &mdash; study of companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange concluding that as many as 70% of its companies (and, by extension, the country) were controlled by ethnic Chinese. They have thus been subject to persecution, with Chinese forcibly relocated into urban areas in the 1960s, forced to adopt Indonesian names and bans imposed on teaching Chinese and displaying Chinese characters. Anti-Chinese pogroms have also taken place, notably in the 1965-66 anti-Communist purges after Suharto's coup and again in 1998 after his downfall, when over 1,100 people were killed in riots in Jakarta and some other major cities. However, the post-''Reformasi'' governments have overturned most of the discriminatory legislation, and Chinese writing and Chinese festivals have made a reappearance, with the Chinese New Year having been declared a public holiday nationwide since 2003. Although anti-Chinese sentiment continues to persist in certain population segments, the Indonesian Chinese today officially have the same rights as all other Indonesian citizens. Today, while most of the ethnic Chinese in [[Java]] only speak Indonesian, various Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, Teochew and Hakka continue to be widely spoken among the ethnic Chinese communities in [[Sumatra]] and [[Kalimantan]]. ===Culture=== [[File:WayangKulit Scene Zoom.JPG|thumb|''Wayang kulit'' shadow puppetry, [[Solo]]]] There is no one unified Indonesian culture ''per se'', as the country is made up many diverse ethnic groups and variations across geographical areas. Prepare to be surprised as you jump between islands! The tall roofs of Sumatran traditional residences are different to the long houses of Borneo and a cluster of structures in a Balinese home. Most of the exported cultural heritage come from the islands of [[Sumatra]], [[Java]], [[Bali]] and [[Lombok]], whose frameworks are provided by the former Majapahit kingdom. Perhaps the most distinctively "Indonesian" arts are ''wayang kulit'' shadow puppetry, where intricately detailed cut-outs are used to act out scenes from the ''Mahabharata'' and ''Ramayana'' and other popular Hindu folk stories, and its accompaniment the ''gamelan'' orchestra, whose incredibly complex metallic rhythms are the obligatory backdrop to both religious ceremonies and traditional entertainment. Indonesia's world-famous ''batik'' clothing pattern and ''keris'' daggers are culturally intertwined with the [[Malaysia|Malays]], and Arabic culture has also been adopted to varying degrees thanks to Islam. Let's not forget the impact of Buddhism, the Portuguese, the English, the Japanese, the Chinese and, of course, the Dutch. Words from these can be found in Indonesian as well as in ethnic languages, and ethnic languages spill over into Indonesian, but only rarely have a national dispersion. The process of standardisation of language and culture in Indonesia has made headway as communications between villages and islands have become easier, and many areas that use to use only local languages now use Indonesian, too. Yet regional cultures remain strong in many areas, and probably will for the foreseeable future. For the visitor to Indonesia, the regional diversity is a wonderful thing, as cultures as different as those of [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]], [[Bali]], [[West Java|Sunda]], [[West Sumatra|Minangkabau]] and the [[Lake Toba|Toba Batak]] country can be experienced on a single trip, with adequate time and planning. The variety of cultural, historical and religious sites and experiences, the vast array of traditional handicrafts, and the variety of activities one can experience in Indonesia are truly amazing. One interesting cultural experience is the Baduy settlement in the province of [[West Java]], a Sundanese community that chooses to reject modern technology and all its trappings, even deodorants! Visitors are welcome with restrictions they must adhere to. Culture hounds will find [[Ubud]], a city on [[Bali]] to be an excellent place to go, but there are so many cultural hotspots in Indonesia that it's almost impossible to make a list. Suharto's ban on Western imports like rock'n'roll, while long since repealed, led to the development of indigenous forms of music like ''dangdut'', a sultry form of pop developed in the 1970s, and the televised pelvic gyrating "''ngebor''" of singer Inul Daratista in 2003 was nearly as controversial as Elvis once was. Modern pop music has gained ground in the new century, and a few artists have made attempt to promote their masterpieces internationally, with some success especially in neighbouring Malaysia and Brunei. Anggun Cipta Sasmi is a talented Indonesian singer who became famous in France after her single ''La neige au Sahara'' became a top hit on the summer 1997 European charts. Agnes Monica is an energetic dancer, actress and singer who performed duets with international artists and gained fame. While many Indonesian films were low-budget B-rated movies, quality has increased since the turn of the century. ''Daun di Atas Bantal'' (1998) won the "best movie" award at the 1998 Asia Pacific Film Festival in Taipei, Taiwan. ''The Raid, Redemption'' (Indonesian: Serbuan Maut) was released in 2011 at the Toronto International Film Festival to international acclaim, featuring a local Pencak Silat artist Iko Uwais that has since played roles on Hollywood movies. [[File:SambaSunda Quintett in Cologne (0244).jpg|thumb|300px|Sundanese traditional singing performance]] Indonesian literature has shown considerable domestic success as themes got more liberal and freedom of speech was expanded, but few have made its way onto the world stage. Torch-bearer Pramoedya Ananta Toer'''<nowiki/>''''s works were long-banned in his own homeland, but the post-Suharto era has seen a small boom. One notable example is Ayu Utami's ''Saman'', breaking both taboos and sales records right in the midst of Soeharto's fall. Perhaps the best example would be Andrea Hirata's ''Laskar Pelangi'' (2007): both the series of books and the movies are praised in Indonesia and around the globe. Probably the most important (although not universal) cultural feature present in most of the archipelago that you should be aware of is that of "face" or "honour," which stems from the principle of harmony. Harmony is considered so important that religious prohibitions on lying take a back seat to protecting someone's honour, which can be looked down on by foreigners. Harmony is, simply put, the effort to maintain peaceful co-existence and pleasant relationships. The harmonious organisation of society is in fact the fundamental basis of ''wayang kulit'' plots and performances, and those of related traditional dramas, although some of these traditional values have been somewhat weakened in the process of transition from kingdoms through dictatorship to today's more democratic form of government. Nevertheless, conflict resolution is handled much differently than many foreigners might expect - don't expect that things will be done the way you are accustomed to. ===Religion=== It is expected that people here have a religion, especially since the first principle of the ''Pancasila'' ("five principles") is: ''Ketuhanan yang Maha Esa'', roughly translated as "There's only one god," so don't feel offended if someone asks you about your religious beliefs. While you may exercise your right of religion (or not believing in one) at least privately, making disparaging remarks about any of the official religions is frowned upon as many Indonesians take pride in their religion by observing most or all of the customs tied to their belief. The law also protects anyone from doing so and you don't want to be prosecuted. Roughly 88% of the population of Indonesia state their religion as being Islam, with all of them following the ''Sunni'' branch, making it numerically by far the largest religion in the nation and Indonesia the largest Muslim-majority country in the world. Nevertheless, all of the world's major religions are observed to some degree in Indonesia, and Indonesia officially remains a secular state, with all the state-sanctioned religions, at least theoretically, given equal status under Indonesian law. Although religious orthodoxies do vary across the Indonesia archipelago, the strict observance of Islamic dress codes apparent in some countries is generally absent. In larger Javanese cities veils and overt manifestations of faith are exceptions rather than the rule. In some regional areas and the devout state of [[Aceh]], things can be considerably stricter. Do not be surprised if you can hear a chant of the ''azan'' without seeing a mosque, as that is commonly done by loudspeakers to call everyone to pray. Work paces may slow down on Fridays at midday as the males get down to pray at the mosques. Despite being nominally Muslim, many local folk stories and customs which are Hindu, Buddhist or animist in origin are faithfully preserved by much of the population. The other five state-sanctioned religions are Protestantism (5%), Roman Catholicism (3%), Hinduism (2%), Buddhism (1%) and Confucianism (1%). Hindus are concentrated on [[Bali]], while Christians are found mostly in parts of [[North Sumatra]], Maluku, some parts of Java, [[Papua]], [[North Sulawesi]], [[East Nusa Tenggara]], and [[Kalimantan]]. Buddhism, on the other hand, is mainly practiced by the ethnic Chinese in the larger cities, such as [[Bandung]] and [[Semarang]]. There are also some people in various parts of the country who practice traditional animist religions exclusively, and many Indonesians practice a form of Islam or Christianity that is syncretised with animistic and Hindu beliefs that their ancestors had previously followed. In Java, this syncretic belief system is called Kejawen, and while it is popular, it is condemned by the more strictly orthodox practitioners. Indonesian national law decrees that all citizens of the Republic must declare their religion and that the declared religion must be one of the six that are officially sanctioned by the state. This results in obvious distortions. For example, many animist practitioners notionally call themselves Muslim, Hindu, or Christian for the benefit of the state bureaucracy. There are occasional attacks against places of worship (mosques and churches) linked to extremist groups, and a record of outbreaks of violence between different religious groups in the Maluku islands. While it is always a good rule of thumb to follow the latest developments on this topic, this should not deter from visiting the country. Since November 2017, the constitutional court has agreed that traditional beliefs are recognised and can be stated in an electronic ID card. ====Folk beliefs==== Folk beliefs - both traditional ones and others adopted from other lands - are very much alive and a vital part of Indonesian culture(s). These are just a few examples of Indonesian folk beliefs and practices: The use of paranormals as well as ''dukun'' (medicine men, shamans or wizards) for both the black and white magic persuasions, and medical needs, is frequent, and there are even "reality" TV programs that feature Muslim clerics doing battle with invisible supernatural beings, which are usually bottled up and a painting or drawing is shown of the creature later, which is usually created by another Muslim cleric who makes the picture while blindfolded. Many people also believe that ''keris'' (wavy-bladed daggers traditionally made from the metal in a meteorite) and special rings with any one of a number of types of stones and gems affixed to them contain magical beings of limited intelligence and specific powers for the owner. These ''"makhluk halus"'' (supernatural beings) are thought to prefer specific, well-cared for homes in these daggers and rings, and will desert them if the owner doesn't perform proper ceremonies on a specific basis. If the inhabited object or/and spirits are neglected or abandoned, the spirits may attack people nearby, which may necessitate a healing ceremony and the propitiation of the spirits. The use of sleight of hand and other trickery is employed by some mystics and traditional healers, and some European and Chinese superstitions have been adopted, such as the fear of the number 13. Another example is a ''kejawen'' tradition that has been added to some religions, including Islam, whereby the umbilical cord and afterbirth are put in a clay urn and either hung outside the house from the rafters or buried in the yard with a red light placed over it. It is believed that it is the companion of the baby that was born and the light serves double duty by lighting its way into the afterlife and letting neighbours know the family has a new baby. A crying baby may sometimes be taken to this place to pacify or to provide it with reassurance, and an infant might be bathed at the location on some occasions for the same reason. ===Holidays=== {{ramadandates}} Multicultural Indonesia celebrates a vast range of religious holidays and festivals, but most celebrations are effectually limited to small areas (e.g. the Hindu festivals of [[Bali]]). All Indonesians, regardless of religion, get a day off for all these public holidays: *1 January: New Year's Day (Tahun Baru Masehi) *A day between mid-January and mid-February: Tahun Baru Imlek (Chinese New Year). Festivals are mainly isolated to Chinese populated areas. *A day in March: Nyepi (Hindu New Year). '''It is not advisable to be in Bali on this day'''. Effectively the whole island shuts down, even the airport & seaports. Non-observers at the very least are discouraged from mingling outdoors. *A Friday in March or April: Wafat Isa Al-Masih (Good Friday). The Catholic communities at [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores Island]] in [[East Nusa Tenggara]] conduct ''the way of the cross'' at Holy Thursday, an attraction worth seeing. *1 May: Hari Buruh Internasional (International Labor Day) *1 June: Hari Lahir Pancasila (Pancasila Birth Day). This is a patriotic celebration to celebrate the birth of the country's philosophical foundation. *A Thursday in May: Kenaikan Isa Al-Masih (Ascension of Christ Day) *A day in May or June: Waisak (Vesak Day). Some Buddhist monks conduct a pilgrimage tour to the famous Borobudur Temple. *17 August: Hari Kemerdekaan (Independence Day). Flag hoisting at homes and in most communities, Indonesian traditional games with prizes! *25 December: Hari Natal (Christmas Day) Muslim holidays are movable by 11 days earlier each year: *Tahun Baru Hijriyah (Islamic New Year) *Maulid Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad) *Isra Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad) *2 days of Idul Fitri holiday (Eid, end of the 30-day Ramadhan fasting period) The government has made up to 6-7 days of bank holidays in a row (including Sunday and the Eid holidays) each year. The rule of thumb is a few days before and after Eid holidays or the day between two days of public holidays, hence 3 days of holidays. The most significant time of the year is the Muslim fasting month of '''''Ramadan'''''. During this 30 lunar day period, Muslims refrain from passing anything through their lips (food, drink, smoke and even medicine) between sunrise and sunset. People get up early to eat sufficient for the day before the sunrise (''sahur''), go to work late, and take off early to get back home in time to break the fast (''buka puasa'') at sunset. This activity usually starts with a small snack of something sweet, followed by a complete, and snacking until bedtime. Theoretically, people are not supposed to eat excessively during this time because the point of the fast is to know what it's like to be extremely poor, but some Muslims don't abide by this. Non-Muslims, as well as travelling (''musafir''), ill or menstruating, and engaged in heavy labour ('''buruh''' or '''kuli''') Muslims are exempt from fasting, but it is polite to refrain from eating or drinking in public. Many restaurants close, but those that stay open through the fasting time maintain a low profile, often with curtains covering the windows, but in strict Islamic areas, the vendors totally close and open only near break fast. All forms of nightlife including bars, nightclubs, karaoke and massage parlors normally close by midnight, and (especially in more devout areas) quite a few opt to stay closed throughout the month. Business travellers will notice that things move at an even more glacial pace than usual and, especially towards the end of the month, many people will take leave. If you are with Indonesians, they may not say anything out of politeness if you eat or drink in front of them, but you really should at least ask permission first and preferably avoid it unless it is openly and clearly encouraged. The climax at the end of the month is the two days of '''Idul Fitri''' (Indonesian: '''Lebaran'''), when pretty much the entire country takes a week or two off to head back home to visit family in a ritual known locally as ''mudik'', meaning "to go home". This is the few times of the year when Jakarta has no traffic jams, but the rest of the country does, with all forms of transportation are packed to the gills and travel time can easily be treble the norm. All government offices (including embassies) and many businesses close for a week or even two, and ''travelling around Indonesia is best avoided if at all possible''. Most, if not all, shops are closed during this holiday, and many that do open choose to start late because of the Eid al-Fitr prayers. There are mostly non-Muslim areas of the country, such as Bali and North Sulawesi, which are less affected by Eid. ===Climate=== Upon arrival and disembarking from the aircraft, you'll immediately notice the sudden rush of warm, damp air. Indonesia is a warm place. It has no spring, summer, autumn or winter, just two seasons: '''rainy''' and '''dry''', both of which are relative (it still rains during the dry season, it just rains less). While there is significant regional variation, in ''most'' of the country (including Java and Bali) the dry season is April to October, while the wet season is November to March. In many areas, rain falls like clockwork, global warming has made the seasons less predictable. One benefit of the rainy season is that the regular rainfall washes clean most of the mosquito habitats, especially at the foothills. While locally torrential rains are common, the country rarely suffers from typhoons. Droughts are a major problem in certain parts of [[Java]] and other islands during the dry season, and water becomes a serious issue, but bottled drinking water is always available even in the rural areas. Smog from bush or forest fires frequently blankets many areas of [[Sumatra]] and [[Kalimantan]] in the middle of the dry season, usually in June, July and August, and sometimes, airports are closed for a day or two as a result. Also, when it is dry in one area, it may still be wet in another. Temperatures in most places are between about 26-32 degrees Celsius during the day with little fluctuation from day to day, although nights may be cooler by a few degrees. The dry season south of the equator is cool because of the cold southern hemisphere, although the difference can be less noticeable. It is also advisable to bring a jacket for visiting the highlands, as temperatures will naturally be cooler, and there are even a few snow-covered peaks above 5,000m in [[Papua]]. You may be amused to see people donning hats, gloves, jackets or even winter coats when the temperature dips just a little bit, and people usually wear them on their motorcycles, although more often to keep their skin from getting darker. ===Time=== [[File:TimezonesID.svg|alt=|thumb|Time in Indonesia. WIB=yellow, WITA=light green, WIT=turquoise]] Indonesia stretches a long way from west to east and is thus divided into three time zones. Due to the country's equatorial location, sunlight duration is pretty consistent throughout the year, so there is no daylight saving time. * '''UTC+7''' Western Indonesian Time (WIB, ''Waktu Indonesia Barat''): [[Sumatra]], [[Java]], west/central [[Kalimantan]] * '''UTC+8''' Central Indonesian Time (WITA, ''Waktu Indonesia Tengah''): [[Bali]], South/East/North [[Kalimantan]], [[Sulawesi]], [[Nusa Tenggara]] * '''UTC+9''' Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT, ''Waktu Indonesia Timur''): [[Maluku]], [[Papua]] ==Talk== {{See also|Indonesian phrasebook}} The sole official language is '''[[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]''', known in that language as ''Bahasa Indonesia'' ('''not''' Bahasa, which literally means "language"). It is similar to [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] (spoken in [[Malaysia]], [[Brunei]] and [[Singapore]]), so speakers of both languages can generally understand each other. The main differences are in the loan words: Malay was more influenced by the English language, while Indonesian was more influenced by the Dutch language. Written phonetically with the Latin alphabet and with a fairly logical grammar, Indonesian is generally regarded as one of the easiest languages to learn. Indonesian spelling is highly regular and pronunciation is especially easy for Japanese (except the 'l' letter), Italian, Spanish, or, to an extent, Filipino speakers. While Indonesian is the official language throughout the archipelago, and is spoken by almost all Indonesians, over 80% of Indonesians actually have their own ethnic language, the most widely spoken being [[Javanese]] and [[Sundanese]]. Most of these languages belong to the same Austronesian language family as Indonesian, which also includes most of the languages of the Philippines, Malaysia and numerous Pacific islands. Some of the ethnic words do make up the Indonesian language so it is usually a good point to start from. If you do stray off the beaten track, it is a good idea to learn a few words of the local language to get along well with the society there. Some ethnic Chinese communities continue to speak various Chinese dialects, most notably [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] in [[Medan]] and [[Teochew phrasebook|Teochew]] in [[Pontianak]] Colloquial and slang Indonesian generally drops any indication of time and tense (of which there are few), prepositions, and helper verbs, and a sentence may be as little as a word or three. Many times, additional questions have to be asked due to the lack of clarity (especially with regard to whether an event has already taken place, is happening now or will occur in the future) and local dialect loanwords may further confuse things. When using English, these tendencies carry over into their English because they're translating from their slang to English, so you may experience the same problems - or worse. Unlike in neighbouring [[Malaysia]] or the [[Philippines]], English is generally ''not'' widely spoken. Staff at better hotels and airline staff generally speak an acceptable level of English, and it is widely spoken in tourist areas and among the business community. While English is a compulsory foreign language in Indonesian schools, expect only basic to moderate proficiency. A few educated seniors (70 years/older) in Indonesia may speak [[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]] but these days '''English''' is ''far'' more useful. Though [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]] is not widely spoken, many educated Muslims, especially those who graduated from Islamic religious institutes, understand Arabic to some degree, and many Arabic loanwords are found in Indonesian. ==Get in== {{VisaRestriction|Citizens of Afghanistan, Guinea, North Korea, Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia and Israel must obtain a clearance from Indonesian authorities prior to a visa issuance. Allow up to 1-3 months for the process.}} {{COVID-19 box|1=Only vaccinated passengers, those recovered from COVID-19, or those unvaccinated due to medical exemption are allowed entry into Indonesia. The vaccination certificate must be registered at the '''[https://www.pedulilindungi.id/ PeduliLindungi]''' app. Testing before or on arrival is no longer required. Visa-free entry to Indonesia has been suspended for all ''except'' nationals of ASEAN countries. Citizens of [https://kemlu.go.id/bern/en/news/17810/entering-indonesia-updated-on-27-april-2022 72 other countries] are able to obtain a '''visa-on-arrival''' for Rp500.000 which allows stay for 30 days plus an extension of 30 days. Other foreigners are required to produce an electronic visa before entry. Indonesian citizens, diplomatic visa & residence permit holders (ITAS or ITAP) are allowed entry without restrictions. If you must apply for a visa, look for an individual or business entity or an agent, who reside in Indonesia, that will sponsor you. They then must register, submit all the required documents to the [https://visa-online.imigrasi.go.id/index.xhtml Indonesian Immigration Authority Website] and pay an amount of US$150 for the visa and Rp200.000 processing fee. The decision of whether the application is approved or rejected will be given by e-mail to both the sponsor and applicant, allow at least one week for this process. If approved, you must print the e-visa to be shown to your carrier for entry to Indonesia. |lastedit=2022-07-06}} [[File:Visa policy of Indonesia.svg|700px|center|thumb|Visa policy of Indonesia {{legend|#ff0000|Indonesia}} {{legend|#1cb34b|Visa-free (30 days)}} {{legend|lightgreen|Visa on arrival (30 days)}} {{legend|#adadad|Visa required in advance}} {{legend|#ba7b56|Visas issued only with government approval}}]] Dealing with ''Imigrasi'' serves as a useful introduction to the sheer complexity of Indonesia's bureaucracy. The long and short of it, though, is that ''most'' Western tourists can get a visa on arrival for 30 days at virtually all common points of entry (Java, Bali, etc.), so read on only if you suspect that you don't fit this description. A minimum of 6 months' validity must be available in your passport and it must contain at least one or more blank pages. This same rule applies to any visa extension that may be sought whilst in the country. One peculiarity to note is that visa-free and visa-on-arrival visitors must enter Indonesia via '''specific ports of entry'''. Entry via other ports of entry will require a visa regardless of whether you are a visa-free or visa-on-arrival national or otherwise. The days a visa holder is within Indonesia are counted with the day of entry being day 1, not day 0. This means that by {{time|00:00}} on the night of the day of arrival you have been in Indonesia for one day. If you enter at {{time|23:59}}, then the next minute would have been your second day. If you receive a visa on January 1 for 30 days, you will need to leave the country by no later than January 30. If you acquire an extension, it is valid until the last day of your original visa. Leaving after the last day will result in a penalty of Rp1,000,000 (one million)/day of maximum 60 days overstay being charged. Long-term more than 60 days overstays are frowned upon and could result, if caught, in being kept in detention, fined and deported. This is not something that should be entertained as providing an alternative to seeking a visa extension. '''Customs''' in Indonesia is usually quite laid-back. You're allowed to bring in 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100&nbsp;g of tobacco products, and a reasonable quantity of perfume. Amounts of money in excess of 100 million rupiahs, or the equivalent in other currencies, have to be declared upon arrival or departure. In addition to the obvious drugs and guns, importing pornography and fruit, plants, meat or fish is prohibited. Indonesia imposes the '''death penalty''' on those caught bringing in drugs. Every household must fill out a declaration form and regardless of how you fill it, all your luggage will be scanned after you claimed it so there's no getting away. If a stranger asks you to transport a luggage or stuff with you on your way, do '''not''' accept, as it most likely contains drugs. Travellers bringing in an item or collection of the same items worth at least US$1000 are also subject to an import duty. ===Visa=== For further information, including a list of eligible countries and point of entries to be granted a visa-free entry, please see the [http://www.indonesia.travel/en/travel-guidance/visa-and-immigration Visa and Immigration Policies] from the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia. ====Visa waiver and visas on arrival==== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Thinking of overstaying?|It may seem tempting to know about the lax enforcement of laws in the country, and it could mean getting the most out of your visa-free policy by overstaying. Immigration officers across Indonesia have conducted a widespread crackdown across the country, targeting those that have overstayed or abused the visa waiver policy such as by working ''for'' somebody. All violators that are caught will undergo detention and deported. You may also be denied entry if your purpose of visiting Indonesia is unclear or coming without an itinerary or return flight, or coming with a questionable amount of funds, even if you are eligible for a visa waiver. Travellers who beg for money or run out of it will often be handed over to the police. While Indonesians are known to be kind and helpful, such conditions are often frowned upon.|lastedit=permanent}} Citizens of '''ASEAN countries''' who are going for leisure, transit, or missions are allowed to stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa. This type of visa cannot be extended, transferred or converted to any other kind of visa, nor can it be used as a working permit. Those visitors eligible under the visa waiver program have a visa issued at the Indonesian border checkpoints with that issuance subject to the discretion of the visa officer. Entries for citizens of those countries are granted at most airports, seaports, and land crossings. Visitors from [https://kemlu.go.id/bern/en/news/17810/entering-indonesia-updated-on-27-april-2022 72 other countries] or those who want to stay for more than 30 days may buy a visa-on-arrival (VOA) for Rp 500 000 (around US$33). This visa is also valid for 30 days, but can be extended one time for another 30 days and without a local sponsor. Visa-on-arrival is also required for business visits. Or apply for a visa at an Indonesian consulate before departure (see below). ====Applying for a visa==== Nationals of countries not listed above are required to apply for visas through the nearest Indonesian Embassy or consulate. Single-entry visas are normally valid for 60 days and fairly routine if pricey at US$50–100 depending on the individual country and prevailing exchange rates. The consulate in Penang, Malaysia seems to be only issuing 30 day visas, and at the same cost as the normal 60 day ones. Multiple entry visas are officially also available but, as the issuance policy varies in different embassies and is occasionally changed, it is best to inquire at the consulate you hope to use well in advance of departure. Normally, Indonesian embassies and consulates stipulate 3-4 clear working days for processing; however, it may take at least one week. Websites are often not updated and so may offer incorrect information. The citizens of these countries need to obtain an approval from the immigration services head office, the Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (''engl.: Directorate General of Immigration'') in Jakarta: [[Afghanistan]], [[Israel]], [[Albania]], [[North Korea]], [[Angola]], [[Nigeria]], [[Pakistan]], [[Cameroon]], [[Somalia]], [[Cuba]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Tanzania]], [[Ghana]], [[Tonga]], [[Iraq]]. Those affected must have a sponsor in Indonesia, either personal or a company. The sponsor must go in person to the Immigration Head Office in [[South Jakarta]] (''Jakarta Selatan'') and must produce a photocopy of applicant's passport, a supporting letter and the applicant's photograph. When it is approved, the Immigration Head Office will send a copy of the approval letter to the applicant. For people arriving in Indonesia, there are several types of visas of the pre-approved variety, which include business, social-cultural, student, work and tourist, for example. Of these, a business visa only allows work that doesn't receive payment (such as sales visits to customers), and the work visa is the only one that allows full employment and is for 1 or 5 years, combined with a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower. Most other types of visas do not allow any sort of work to be done, even volunteer work, although there are some exceptions, such as religious and diplomatic visas. If you are unsure, ask the local Department of Manpower and Transmigration (DisNaKerTrans), ''not'': your employer, the agent handling your documentation, or Immigration, as many employers and agents are ignorant of the law or are willing to lie about it to get you to work, and Immigration has no authority over employment. As with most countries, students are not allowed to work. If there is a delay in processing your paperwork (e.g.: because the company doesn't yet have a licence to operate, or hasn't yet submitted the appropriate documents and requests to the government to employ foreigners), your employer can request from the Ministry of Manpower a temporary work permit as a stopgap, this is a letter that you should also have a photocopied copy. ===Customs=== All arriving international passengers are required to undergo luggage screening including their hand luggage, regardless of whether you declare your items or not. Each household must fill out a customs declaration form that they must surrender to the customs before luggage screening. Food items, especially raw fruits, must be declared and undergo quarantine, as are vegetables and agricultural products. Packaged foods are usually let through. Customs officials will usually let you know if any items must have duty paid or if your food must be under quarantine. Besides your personal effects, which will go home with you, you are allowed to import individual gifts with an accumulating value of up to $500 or up to $1000 per family. To avoid or reduce paying the duty for importing more than the allowed amount, travellers would usually cut off the price tag of the most expensive stuff they wish to carry and use them as they arrive, in order to be assumed that it is theirs. You may also import limited quantities of tobacco and alcohol products duty-free: *Up to 200 cigarettes (one carton) or twenty-five cigars or up to 100 grams of loose tobacco products such as snuff (or a proportional combination thereof.) *Up to one litre of alcohol and perfume. If you are bringing a mobile phone as a gift, only two devices are allowed per passenger with a maximum value of US$500. Duty on excess value is '''40%'''. However, a new law was passed in September 2020 requiring that even mobile phones for personal use must be declared and duty paid in the same way if you plan on using a local Indonesian SIM with it (see Mobile Phones section below). While it is not a violation of the law to not declare them if they for personal use, this does mean that most Indonesian service plans will be off-limits to you, and you will need to come prepared to pay more for special "tourist plans" or bring a roaming SIM with good pricing from another country. Any money transported in and out of Indonesia that exceeds Rp100,000,000 (100 million rupiahs) or its equivalent in other currencies must be declared. Indonesia has '''very strict drug laws''': bringing them into the country, even for personal consumption, will result in prosecution and shaming on national television at best and death penalty at worst. If you are required to take methamphetamine, you must bring a doctor's prescription with you. ===By plane=== [[File:A best architectural mix (26004445313).jpg|thumb|300px|Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport]] Most visitors to Indonesia arrive at '''[[Ngurah Rai International Airport|Ngurah Rai]]''' ({{IATA|DPS}}) in [[Bali]] or '''[[Soekarno-Hatta International Airport|Soekarno-Hatta]]''' ({{IATA|CGK}}) in [[Jakarta]]. Many airports in secondary cities such as [[Bandung]], [[Yogyakarta]], [[Surabaya]], and [[Medan]] also have international flights from [[Singapore]] and/or [[Malaysia]], which can be interesting and convenient entry points into Indonesia. Travel to Indonesia from the Americas can take as little as 20 hours and requires at least a transit to East Asia, Europe, or the Middle East. Travel from most of Europe will take less than 20 hours. While there are direct flights to [[Jakarta]] from [[Amsterdam]], [[London]], and [[Istanbul]], for other cities at least a transit is required. Australia, though, is just 4–7 hours away. There are several flights from various cities in the Middle East to Indonesia. There are also short flights from Indonesian cities to nearby Malaysian cities, such as from Pontianak to Kuching, Tarakan to Tawau, and Pekanbaru to Malacca. The cost of flying to Indonesia from within Southeast Asia and the Pacific region has reduced with the inception of [[Discount airlines in Asia|low-cost carriers]]. [http://www.airasia.com '''Air Asia Group'''] flies to major Indonesian destinations from Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. [http://www.jetstar.com Jetstar] flies from Singapore, although not as many flights. [http://www.lionair.co.id '''Lion Air Group'''] flies to Singapore, Penang, Saudi Arabia, and is interconnected to Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok with its subsidiaries Malindo and Thai Lion. '''[http://www.garuda-indonesia.com Garuda Indonesia]''', {{phone|+62 21 2351-9999}}, the Indonesian flag carrier, flies to several cities in [[Southeast Asia]], [[East Asia]], [[Australia]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Amsterdam]] in Europe. The airline also has extensive code-sharing agreements (Sky Team) and this assists in providing quite good flight frequencies from airports in countries near Indonesia. ===By boat=== Ferries connect Indonesia with [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]] and the [[Philippines]]. Most connections are between ports in [[Sumatra]] (mostly in [[Riau]] and [[Riau Islands]] provinces) and those in [[Peninsular Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]], although there is also a ferry service between Malaysia's [[Sabah]] state and [[East Kalimantan]] on [[Borneo]]. Onward boat connections to Jakarta and other Indonesian islands are available from these ports. See the pages for each city for more details. Ferries have different classes of seats, with the most expensive (and cleanest) section on top with comfortable seats and windows for a nice frontal view, followed by second class behind that in a separate room that is more cramped and dirtier with less comfortable seating, and third class is usually on the lower decks and is the worst, although different ferries may have their own organisation. '''From [[Singapore]]''' [[File:Batam, Indonesia, 2010-12-01, DD 15.JPG|thumb|Ferry terminal in Batam]] *Frequent ferries to/from the various ports of '''[[Batam]]''' (Sekupang, Batu Ampar, Nongsa, Marina Teluk Senimba and Batam Centre). *Frequent ferries from '''Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal''' to '''[[Tanjung Pinang]]''' and Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi ([[Bintan Resorts]]) on [[Bintan]]. *Several ferries daily to/from '''Tanjung Balai''' in [[Karimun]] Island. '''From Peninsular Malaysia''' *Daily ferries go from '''[[Port Klang]]''' near [[Kuala Lumpur]] to '''[[Dumai]]''' in [[Riau]], [[Sumatra]] and '''Tanjung Balai Asahan''' in [[North Sumatra]]. *Daily ferries between '''[[Port Dickson]]''', [[Negeri Sembilan]] and '''[[Dumai]]''' in [[Riau]] province, [[Sumatra]]. *Daily ferries link '''[[Malacca]]''' with '''[[Dumai]]''' and '''[[Pekanbaru]]''' in [[Riau]] province, [[Sumatra]]. *Frequent ferries go from '''[[Kukup]]''' in [[Johor]] to '''Tanjung Balai'''* on [[Karimun]] Island in the [[Riau Islands]]. *Frequent ferries link the '''[[Johor Bahru]]''' with '''[[Batam]]''' and '''[[Tanjung Pinang]]''' at the Island '''[[Bintan]]'''. *Regular ferries link '''Puteri Harbour''' in [[Johor]] with '''Tanjung Balai'''* [[Karimun]]. *Regular ferries link '''Tanjung Belungkor''' in [[Johor]] with [[Batam]]. *Regular ferries link '''Hutan Melintang''' in [[Perak]] with '''Tanjung Balai Asahan''' in [[North Sumatra]]. *Regular ferries link '''Bengkalis''' with '''[[Malacca]]''' and '''[[Muar]]''' in [[Johor]]. '''From Sabah, Malaysia''' *Daily ferries link '''[[Tawau]]''' with '''[[Nunukan]]'''* and '''[[Tarakan]]'''*, both in North Kalimantan province on [[Borneo]]. '''From the Philippines''' *Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) ships connect [[General Santos]] and [[Davao]] with [[Bitung]], [[North Sulawesi]]. Visa-free/visa-on-arrival is available at all ports above ''except'' those tagged with *, which require a visa in advance, though there may be exceptions for ''visa-free'' visitors. ====By cruise ship==== Cruise ships call at 5 ports: Tanjung Priok ([[North Jakarta]]), Tanjung Perak ([[Surabaya]]), Belawan (near [[Medan]]), [[Makassar]] and Benoa ([[Bali]]). There is 24 schedule of regular cruise ship from Singapore, visits [[Java]] and Bali, whereas irregular schedule cruise ship visits Bali and [[Nusa Tenggara]]. You may take a cruise and stop at specific locations along the way with everyone else, in which case Immigration will be handled on your ship. It may be possible to end your cruise here, in which case you'll need to visit an Immigration office after disembarking. ===By yacht=== To increase tourist visits, the government has simplified procedures for entry by yacht. If you enter by yacht, you need only 3 days' notice to get a permit for 30 days' visit, and this can be extended for another 30 days. Yachters may arrive at the ports in Jakarta, Batam, Bangka Belitung and Kupang. ===By land=== '''From East Timor:''' The main crossing is at '''Mota'ain''' between Batugade in [[East Timor]] and Atambua, [[West Timor]]. '''From Malaysia:''' The only formal way to enter by land from Malaysia is at the '''Entikong-Tebedu''' and '''Aruk-Biawak''' crossing between [[West Kalimantan]] and [[Sarawak]], [[Malaysia]] on [[Borneo]]. The crossing is on the main route between [[Kuching]], ([[Sarawak]]) and Pontianak, the capital of ([[West Kalimantan]]). As the crossing is listed only as a visa-free entry point, nationalities who do not qualify for this will have to apply for visas beforehand. '''From Papua New Guinea:''' The only recognised crossing into Indonesia is at '''Wutung''', between [[Vanimo]] in Sandaun Province in [[Papua New Guinea]], and [[Jayapura]], the capital of Indonesian [[Papua]]. ''There is no guarantee that you will be able to enter Indonesia through these crossings and non-Indonesians are '''required''' to apply for visas at the nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate.'' ==Get around== ===By plane=== Indonesia's vast area and lack of fixed links between islands mean that the only rapid means of long-distance travel within Indonesia is by plane. State-owned carrier '''[http://www.garuda-indonesia.com Garuda Indonesia]''' is a full-service airline and thus usually comes out as the most expensive, but offers seamless connection between its extensive domestic networks and international flights. '''[http://www.lionair.co.id Lion Air]''' is a low cost carrier (LCC) that has plenty of flights to a specific destination, though major delays occur sporadically. Wings Air is a subsidiary of Lion Air is also a LCC. Other low-cost competitors include '''[http://www.citilink.co.id Citilink]''', Garuda Indonesia's subsidiary, and '''[http://www.airasia.com Indonesia AirAsia]''' A new regulation requires passengers on low-cost flights to bring only exactly {{kg|7}} of carry-on baggage for free, and the rest must be in checked baggage, which must be paid. Until nowadays only Lion Air and Wings Air implements this new regulation and checked baggage fees is per {{kg|5}}. '''[http://www.sriwijayaair.co.id Sriwijaya Air]''' is one of the airlines that serve middle class flights, between full board and low cost carrier, with more spacious leg room compared to low cost carriers, and also has modest on board meals. Routes for a few less popular destinations are usually served by '''[http://www.airfastindonesia.com Air Fast]''', '''[http://susiair.com/ Susi Air]''', '''[http://www.trigana-air.com/ Trigana]''', '''[http://www.expressair.biz/ Express Air]''', and '''Wings Air''' (a Lion Air subsidiary), operates mostly propeller aircraft to smaller airports. If you ''really'' get off the beaten track, e.g. settlements in [[Papua]], there are no scheduled services at all and you'll need to charter a plane or seek rides with missionaries or mining company workers. Prices are low by international standards, however their ranges are capped by the government. Many airlines tend to decrease their price a week before flight if the plane is not full enough up to the bottom price limit - so you may try that and get a cheaper fare, if you're not on a tight schedule and do not need to go during a public holiday, a weekend or Monday morning. When travelling off the beaten track, it may assist to reconfirm early and often, as frequencies are low and paid-up, occasionally even checked-in passengers are bumped off with depressing regularity. Be sure to arrive at the airport by 90 minutes before your low-cost flight departs, in line with regulations noted on the ticket, and 45 minutes before your full-service airline flight departs. Due to the aviation boom, airports have not been able to keep up with the air traffic. While many airports have been renovated and refurbished by adding gates and expanding the terminal building, a lot of them still have only one runway that the aircraft must backtrack to take off, sometimes delaying subsequent departures & arrivals. A few airlines also enable passengers to pay their ticket fares in cash at minimarts by showing their ticket or confirmation number. ===By boat=== [[File:Pelni Schifffahrtsnetz 2006.png|thumb|300px|PELNI route map]] Indonesia is all islands and consequently boats have long been the most popular means of inter-island travel. Ferries may take you on long trips lasting days or weeks, or short jumps between islands for several hours. However, not all destinations are served daily. Some destinations, such as [[Karimunjawa]] from [[Semarang]] and the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] from [[North Jakarta]], offer yacht services, which are faster, safer and more comfortable. The prices are, of course, higher. The largest company is the state-owned '''[http://www.pelni.co.id PELNI]''', whose giant ferries visit practically every major inhabited island in Indonesia on lengthy journeys that can take a week from end to end. PELNI uses European-built boats, which are large enough to deal with rough seas and have a good safety record. Ship capacity varies from 1000 to 3000 passengers. PELNI ferries were once famous for their overcrowding but this is no longer an issue since the company began a policy of place-numbered tickets. All fares include 3 very basic meals per day. Most PELNI ships today have only a single class, '''ekonomi'''. Only one vessel, the '''MV Kelud''', operating between Jakarta and Medan, retains the traditional fare configuration, consisting roughly of: * '''1st class''', around US$40/day: two beds per cabin, private bathroom, TV, aircon * '''2nd class''', around US$30/day: four beds per cabin, private bathroom, aircon * '''ekonomi''', around US$15/day: bed in a dormitory For those with time, travelling in PELNI '''ekonomi class''' is the cheapest, greenest and most authentic way to see Indonesia. Most Western tourists will also find the experience deeply uncomfortable. Dormitory accommodation is invariably dirty, sometimes unbearably hot, with blaring music, screaming babies, bright strip-lighting day and night, and toilets that are best left unvisited. Since the removal of 1st and 2nd class, PELNI has become the domain of poorer Indonesians alone. Foreign tourists are now vanishingly rare and will be the centre of attention for all other passengers. This is an authentic experience which only the hardiest, most open-minded and gregarious travellers should attempt. In addition to PELNI's slow boats, '''ASDP''' runs fast ferries (''Kapal Ferry Cepat'', rather amusingly abbreviated ''KFC'') on a number of popular routes. Both PELNI and ASDP tickets can be booked via travel agents and at their respective offices, usually situated near ports. Last but not least, there are also countless services running short island-to-island hops, including between [[Merak]] in Java to Sumatra's [[Bakauheni]] (hourly), Java and Bali (every 15 min) and Bali and Lombok (near-hourly). In general, schedules on these short-hop services are notional, creature comforts sparse and safety records poor. Try to check what, if any, safety devices are on board and consider postponing your trip if the weather looks bad. As maintenance is poor and overloading is common, sinkings are all too common on ferries run by smaller companies, with reports of such each year, so try to stick to the larger ones if possible. Food on ferries varies from bad to inedible, and journey times can stretch well beyond the schedule, so bring along enough to tide you over even if the engine stalls and you end up drifting for an extra day. If you have trouble with motion sickness, buy some medicine such as Dramamine or Antimo. Ferries have different classes of seats, with the most expensive (and cleanest) section on top with comfortable seats and windows for a nice frontal view, followed by second class behind that in a separate room that is more cramped and dirtier with less comfortable seating, and third class is usually on the lower decks and is the worst. Different ferries may have their own organisation. Of course, vehicles are housed below on the main deck. You may get hassled by people on board trying to extract extra money under some dubious excuse. Feel free to ignore them, although on the upside, it may be possible to bribe your way to a better class of accommodation. In some places, even smaller boats, such as outriggers, glass-bottom boats, sailboats, motorboats and fishing boats, may be the only form of transport available, and prices can vary from a small amount to tens of dollars. Be prepared by finding out the prices and routes ahead of time and always haggle. Some of these boats can be rented out for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and touring. ===By yacht=== With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia can be considered a paradise for a yacht journey, although be aware that there are pirates near the border of the Southern [[Philippines]]. Typically no typhoons occur in this region and the maximum wave height is only 2.5 metres for the inner seas of the country, suitable for even a small yacht. The worst season is from December to February. ===By train=== '''[https://kai.id/ PT Kereta Api Indonesia]''', {{phone|+62 21 121}}, the government-owned train company, runs trains across most of [[Java]] and some parts of [[Sumatra]]. The network was built by the Dutch, but the lines have only been revitalised then expanded since Independence. Maintenance quality is acceptable, and derailments and crashes occur rarely. As railroads are state-run companies, the customer service is polite but not always interested in pleasing the customer in the case of a problem. Java has by far the best railway network, with trains connecting the capital city, [[Jakarta]], with other main cities such as [[Surabaya]], [[Semarang]], [[Yogyakarta]] and [[Solo]]. Jakarta also has a line of commuter trains within the metro area. [[Bandung]] is connected to Jakarta by some 20 trains per day, and is itself connected to Surabaya through Yogyakarta. [[Bali]] has no railway lines, but there are trains to [[Banyuwangi]], connecting with ferries to the island. Generally, the trains travel through scenic areas, and travellers not in a hurry should consider the length of the journey and the scenery as a bonus to their travels, although some slums are built around tracks. Commuter trains have no reserved seating and unlimited standees, so they can be crowded; beware of pickpockets. Other intercity trains have reserved seats and require passengers to check in before boarding; passengers are at low risk from theft on such trains. Sumatra has train lines in [[Aceh]] and [[Medan]] in North Sumatra, [[West Sumatra]], [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]]. These are unfortunately not connected - travelling cross-island by train is not possible - and run less frequently than in Java. Indonesia's first high-speed railway, a Chinese-built line from Jakarta to Bandung, is scheduled to open in June 2023, and eventually connect to Semarang and Surabaya as well. ====Class of service==== [[File:Argo Parahayangan 1.jpg|thumb|Inside an executive train car]] While all trains are air-conditioned, not all of them are properly designed to accommodate persons with certain disabilities and senior citizens. On every train excluding commuter trains, you can also purchase food either on board or at the time of booking. *'''Eksekutif Luxury''' class has eighteen flat-reclining seats with features and services not unlike a business class in airplanes. *'''Eksekutif''' class has assigned seating only and you should be prepared with full-length clothes as the temperature is usually rather low (perhaps 18°C). These trains feature paired reclining seats with foot rests (and, for a group of four, you can have the paired seats turned to face each other), televised entertainment (when the TV isn't broken and the signal is good) and you can ask for blankets and pillows during the trip. *'''Bisnis''' class has a bit similar seats with "Ekonomi" but with forward-facing seats and more comfortable seats than typical economy class. *'''Ekonomi Premium''' class has a much nicer car than the Ekonomi class and a slight reclining seat. Seat configuration is 2-2. *'''Ekonomi''' classes are also available for the most budget-conscious traveller. Cheaper prices usually get older coaches (with 3-2 config) which originally were not air-conditioned, while more costly prices usually got newer coaches (with 2-2 configuration). Both older and newer coaches are using face-to-face seats in the middle section of the car. Commuter trains have sideways seating with poles and hand straps for standing passengers and, during peak hours, can be very crowded, although they are usually air-conditioned and usually have cars at either end for women only. Train stations are guarded by train police, who wear drab uniforms, but there may also be regular police or, rarely, military personnel. Tickets can be purchased 30 days in advance, although a limited number of Ekonomi and Ekonomi Premium classes will usually still be available at the last minute. An exception is the very busy Eid-Al-Fitr season when the tickets are sold out in minutes, due to extremely high demand. Online ticket reservation is available on the official website. Sometimes, discounts are offered for particular lines, but you have to order well in advance to get them. Senior citizens ages 60 and above are eligible for a 20% discount. Be sure to check that your ticket is correct '''before''' you leave the ticketing window. You can also buy tickets at minimarts and post offices and won't be charged for the administration fee, but they don't sell reduced fare tickets. Payment with a debit/credit card is possible with a minimum payment of Rp50,000. The ticket reservation from the official PT Kereta Api website and mobile app is only available in Indonesian. A common problem shared with many booking services was the rejection of foreign-issued credit cards used for payment. An alternative way to reserve your train ticket is through the booking portal [http://en.tiket.com/kereta-api tiket.com], with an English language interface and fewer glitches with payment. Passengers can also buy a ticket or check-in at kiosks (12 hours to 10 minutes before departure) in front of the station. Larger train stations usually have multiple platforms and regular service to many cities, but the smallest stations only have infrequent stops and one platform. Be sure to ask in advance which platform you'll need to go to. While you are waiting, most stations have stores and restaurants where you can buy food and drink to be consumed on board before boarding. After the boarding gate, there are only limited food stalls. The boarding gate closes 3 minutes before the train's departure. Previously, vendors (''asongan'') would jump on the train and hawk their wares until the train started to leave. This was intrusive and noisy, although certainly convenient for passengers and vendors alike. As of 2016, vendors are not allowed on the train, but in small stations, many still block the entrances to the cars while they call out to passengers inside. But with more express trains, the vendors are relatively diminishing. Toilets vary between squatting toilets or sit-down toilets without proper seats and the indicator lamp can be seen from your seat. Most executive trains have bidets to wash your posterior and a sink, and using a squatting toilet can require a balancing act. Bring your own (wet) tissue, because if available, the tissue maybe is not in the normal condition. The toilets generally release directly onto the tracks, so using them while at a station is forbidden. Passengers travelling in groups (preferably about 20 people) can charter a special train car with traditional decoration, better toilets and lounging seats, with a tailored itinerary for selected destinations. ===By bus=== [[File:Depok bus station.jpg|thumb|Depok bus station with angkots queuing to get out]] The use of luxury long-distance buses is a new trend, very comfortable with air suspension and can stop wherever you want. Most services depart in the afternoon or evening and arrive the following morning at their destination. The term "luxury" means that there are limited reclining seats with ample leg and a footrest and/or leg rest and get one dinner or supper. Some buses have a personal 10" display and some even have beds. When travelling by bus from Banda Aceh in Sumatra to Bali, the bus company can arrange the ferry, and include the fare in the bus ticket. Inter-city buses are often run by cooperatives of drivers or by private companies (of which there are many of both) and follow specific routes - but they may deviate from their route if you ask, usually for a little bit extra. They can be either luxurious or deteriorating; in some places, such as Bali and Kupang, bus drivers take a great deal of pride in their vehicles by decorating them and taking good care of them. A bus ticket will usually cost about Rp75.000 for an economy van (6 people) or Rp150.000 for an executive class coach (up to double-decker size). They can pick you up at a spot near their depot or terminal for free if you can't get to their designated departure point. In case of mealtime, the bus will get off at a rest stop where everyone is expected to dine at the same restaurant; some bus companies may have included the meal cost in your fare. It is possible to charter buses. The air-conditioned chartered buses can be rented with their drivers for a tourist group and, in fact, any size city bus will take on a charter assignment if the money is right. Indonesian bus companies offer intercity (''antar kota'') and inter-province (''antar propinsi'') routes. The inter-province routes usually include transportation to other islands mainly between [[Java]] and [[Sumatra]] and [[Java]] and [[Bali]]. In several cities, the government offers its own line, [http://damri.co.id DAMRI], which comes in medium and large sizes and is always air-conditioned, and tends to be in better condition. On occasion, there are reports of drivers and conductors colluding with criminals, but this usually happens at night or in desolate places. There are also reports of hypnotists robbing people of their possessions, and street vendors selling drugged beverages and drinks to waiting for passengers at stops and terminals, who then become victims of crimes. Long, overnight journeys are particularly dangerous. Guard your bags like a hawk. In the wilder parts of the country (notably [[South Sumatra]]), inter-province buses are occasionally ambushed by bandits. There is a way to reserve a bus ticket through the booking portal like '''Traveloka''', with an English language interface option. Passengers can buy a bus ticket from multiple bus operators to many cities in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Lombok. Otherwise, walking up to an inter-city bus terminal or a bus depot for a last-minute reservation is still feasible. There can be many intra-city bus systems, depending on the city. '''Angkot''' is the staple for all major cities where passengers sits sideways on a minivan. Buses and BRTs can be found in larger cities. However, if you see a bus that's of poor quality (deteriorating paint & dusty windows), it is advised not to ride them as their safety standard is compromised. ==== By scheduled travel or shuttle ==== A mini-shuttle is the latest model of Indonesian transportation, growing in line with the new toll roads and better highways. The ''travel'', as locals call it, uses various AC minibus with passengers from 6 to 12 persons on reclining seats and run based on 'point to point' routes. It means every operator has their own (multiple) departure points in the cities they serve. The most developed route is between [[Jakarta]] and [[Bandung]] with ticket prices varying from Rp80,000 to Rp110,000 depending on convenience, seat pitch, and luxury. The scheduled travel is generally more expensive than the regular inter-city buses, but is faster and has multiple departure/arrival points. Your belongings are more secure but expect to pay additional fees for surfboards and bulky packages. You can book at the respective companies, but last-minute passengers are sometimes welcomed. ===By car=== ====Self drive==== Driving in Indonesia is rarely rewarding. You may wish to avoid it unless you have prior experience. [[File:Road to Mt Batur, Kintamani (3350466255).jpg|thumb|Road in Bali]] Indonesian driving habits are generally '''atrocious''' and the rule is "me first," often signalled by using the horn or lights, or sometimes not at all. Lanes and traffic laws are happily ignored, passing habits are suicidal and driving on the road shoulder is common. Emergency vehicles are often ignored simply because all their space has already been used, making a ride in an ambulance a chancy proposition. Drivers tend to pay the most attention to what they can see in front of them and peripherally, and far less to what is behind their peripherals and to the rear. Mirrors may or may not be consulted before lane changes. Distances between vehicles tend to be small and drivers are noted for their ability to squeak by with almost no space, but side view mirrors are frequent victims of such acts. Bumper to bumper driving at high speed is frequent; practice defensive driving and always be ready to brake suddenly if necessary. The number one cause of death and injury on the road, however, is motorcycle accidents. Traffic drives on the '''left''' in Indonesia, at least most of the time. Please beware of motorcycles passing on the left, especially when you turn left. Renting a car in Indonesia is cheap compared to many other countries, costing from US{{USD|12.5}}/day, and fuel costs remain relatively low, due to a low (fuel) tax. In many cases, a driver is also offered to take you through the sometimes atrocious driving habits. A litre of subsidised fuel is pegged at Rp6.450 for octane 88 quality (Premium brand); other fuel types, which are highly recommended for newer cars, fluctuate with the market price, but barely above Rp10.000 at its highest. Renting a motorcycle is also increasingly common, especially in Bali, and costs between Rp50.000 and Rp70.000 per day, but almost always only to be driven by the renter themselves. Gas stations from state-owned company '''Pertamina''' is easy to find along major roads everywhere in the country. They have reasonably clean toilets, but usually only in squat pots. In the rest areas, they are always big and reliable, with minimarts and even restaurants within the facility. The station has employees who will fill-up for you and receive your payment. To drive a car in Indonesia yourself, a current home-nation-issued driver's license of the appropriate class must be carried, plus an International Driver's Permit (IDP) of that same class. There are '''no''' exceptions to this unless you are holding an Indonesian SIM (driver's license) of the appropriate class. Careful consideration must be given, however, as many travel insurance policies may only acknowledge responsibility if the driver has an applicable home-issued license, with the fully matching IDP. Road conditions and maintenance are rudimentary outside major cities and certain tourist destinations. During the rainy season, major roads in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi are often flooded or blocked by a landslide for several days. Toll roads, which are of better quality, spans along Java with coverage outside the island limited to the biggest towns. All toll roads in Indonesia require users to pay at the toll gates using a prepaid card, which can be bought and topped up at certain convenience stores such as Indomaret or Alfamart. Seat belts must be worn especially in the front seat, especially in big cities in Indonesia, although this law is often unenforced. Having a trash bin in the car is advisable to reduce littering, especially in [[Bandung]], where such a rule is implemented. ====Rental with driver==== Consider renting a car with a driver; the additional cost is quite low, approximately Rp150,000 or less, plus three square meals a day for Rp20,000 to Rp25,000 each, and an optional room and board. Having a driver also reduces your chance of having an accident for they know how to pass the frantic traffic and know a faster way to reach your destination. This option can be time- and cost-effective, and allow you to travel and see places beyond the public transport network. ===By motorcycle=== In many parts of Indonesia, such as [[Bali]] and [[Yogyakarta]], it is possible for tourists to rent a motorcycle to get around. Prices are usually around Rp50,000-60,000; negotiate a price and seek a discount for longer rental periods. An automatic is normally provided. Engine capacity will be in the range of 110cc to 125cc. Be sure to check over the vehicle first and confirm that it has a current Surat Tanda Nomor Kendaraan (STNK, which is proof of registration and legality). People who rent the motorcycles may be unconcerned with whether or not you have a driver's license, however, to ride a motorcycle in Indonesia, a current home nation issued driver's license of the appropriate class must be carried, plus an International Driver's Permit (IDP) of that same class. There are '''no''' exceptions to this unless you are holding an Indonesian Surat Izin Mengemudi (SIM C), which is the local license for a sepeda motor (motorbike). Careful consideration must be given to being provided with a SIM C if not also possessing an appropriate home-issued license and IDP. Many travel insurance policies may only acknowledge responsibility if you possess an applicable home issued license, with the fully matching IDP. A 'moped' classification or endorsement is not sufficient, it must be a '''full''' license. By law, helmets are required to be worn, so make sure they provide them for you. Having an accident while not wearing one will also likely void your travel insurance policy, or provide some serious policy complications if making a claim. It is also required have your headlamp and tail lamp illuminated at all times. Be sure to drive defensively as most road users are quite reckless and an astounding number of the visitors to Indonesian hospital emergency rooms and morgues were only recently sitting on a motorbike. ===By taxi=== [[File:AbundantMoreTaxis.JPG|thumb|More abundant taxis, 5 Express taxis (white) and 6 BlueBird taxis (blue) waiting for order]] For a group of two to four people, a conventional taxi may be the best choice for relatively short journeys. Taxi fares in Indonesia are relatively cheap and relatively uniform across the country. The flagfall is among Rp7,000 and Rp&nbsp;8,500 and subsequent kilometre is among Rp&nbsp;4,000 to Rp4,500, but rises higher if you are trapped in a traffic jam (when the taxi stop due to traffic jam, it will cost about Rp45,000/hour). Despite the price scheme, mostly you are still required to pay a minimum fare if you are going for short distances or booking by phone, usually indicated by the respective companies, but usually Rp25,000 and stated on the dashboard. Most people recommend Blue Bird taxis for their convenient booking, polite drivers and safe driving. Blue Bird Taxis are available in many of the main cities and when Blue Bird exist, all (other) taxies run its meter well. In the other cities Blue Bird does not serve, some taxi drivers are naughty: they use the meter, but will still charge you more (sometimes more than twice the normal rate), claiming their stated price is common. Ask first before you get into the taxi, 'sesuai argo tidak' <sesoowhy argo teadah> (pay same with the (argo)meter or not). In every major city in Indonesia, taxis are abundant even in rush hours. Nowadays with abundant taxis and traffic jams, the taxi drivers prefer to wait order by phone calling through call centre or receive order directly from a customer through '''EasyTaxi''' or '''GrabTaxi''' apps using their smartphones and are known as online taxis. The nearest driver will pick you up. Only qualified taxi companies and drivers are allowed in the system and all is monitored by GPS from their HQ. Most conventional taxis use sedans or multi purpose vehicles with 1,500 centimetre cubed engines. Most online taxis use city cars or multi purpose vehicles with 1,000 to 1,200 centimetre cubed engines. As a result, regular taxis are more comfortable, have more leg room and are more spacious. However, online taxis charge only 2/3 of the tariff of a regular taxi tariff; their drivers are usually more educated than regular taxi drivers, and many online taxi drives own the cars they drive. And they're much less likely to behave inappropriately than regular taxi drivers. ===By ride-hailing service=== Ride-hailing for both cars and motorbikes, powered by smartphone apps, has quickly become popular in more than 200 Indonesian cities. Locally owned '''[https://www.go-jek.com/ Go-jek]''' and Malaysian-owned '''[https://www.grab.com/id/en/ Grab]''' divide up the market between them. There are some other regional operators, especially in the motorcycle-sharing sector, including '''[http://shejek.id Shejek]''' who only accept female customers. Most motorbike drivers would wear a uniform jacket of the respective companies, many don't so as not to provoke conventional taxis. License plates are in most cases the same as shown in the app; if not usually the driver will tell you beforehand or call out your name at the arranged pick-up spot. If in doubt, ask for their name or tell them from their face. Only one passenger at a time for a motorbike; if travelling as a group, compare the prices between ordering a multitude of them or just order a single car - the latter can usually fit up to 4 people, with larger cars can fit up to 6 people but usually more expensive. It is worth getting an Indonesian SIM card with a data package for your phone, so you can use them. As most drivers have limited English, it is worth spending some time to learn enough [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]], or other relevant regional languages, to talk to the driver who may call or chat you to ask your precise location and how to identify you. There have been tensions between conventional taxis (both car and motorbike) and ride-hailing services, and drivers may be unwilling to pick up in certain places, especially near taxi ranks. If you insist on ordering one, try walking a bit further away from where it's prohibited. Most drivers may already know this and will simply ask you to do so. In addition to passenger services, both Gojek and Grab can be used to deliver food from partner restaurants to your place or to ship items to another place. The former can also be used to order Bluebird taxis. Payment can be made by cash, although using their dedicated E-Wallet earns you discounts. ===By angkot=== ''Angkot'' (acronym for ''angkutan perkotaan'' or 'city transport') is a type of public minivan that is available in all cities and large towns, and often in rural areas (then sometimes called ''angdes'', 'village transport'). They follow a fixed route (usually marked by a colour or number), but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand. To get off, simply shout "Kiri!" to the driver, so he will pull over on the left (Indonesian: ''kiri'') side of the road. The price within a city is usually Rp2,000 to 5,000. It is best to ask a local which angkot route to take, and how to recognise the location you want to get off. ===By bajaj=== Less common than the ''becak'', and found only practically in Jakarta city is the Indian '''''bajaj''''' (BAH-jai), now upgraded to run on CNG and thus quieter than the old petrol rattletraps. The driver sits in front and the passengers (up to 3 small adults) in the back. The cabin is covered by a canvas roof and there is a windshield and, while doors don't have windows and are half-height, the sides and back of the roof may have soft plastic windows. You may ask the driver to take you somewhere else for an extra fee, and they may be willing to take you on a viewing and/or shopping tour for even more money. If you take a shopping tour, they will generally guide you to specific venues with which they have informal agreements that give them extra income from your purchases, or perhaps a free meal. As with most small forms of transport, communication and haggling skills are important, and it is best to know the price before talking to a driver. ===By motorcycle taxi=== '''''Ojek''''' (OH-jeck) is not always comfortable and can only take one passenger and not much luggage, but can weave through traffic. Traditional ojek that wait at a fixed point (''ojek pangkalan'') outside a market or station have a negotiated fare system. Communication and [[haggling]] skills are important, and it is best to know the going rate for a trip before you talk to a driver. The price is Rp10,000 to Rp15,000 for four kilometres, but negotiating is important. Some drivers will agree to a price but then try to extort additional money at the end of the journey by claiming it is common to pay more than the agreed price, and acting angrily. The threat of violence is low, the aim is more to humiliate, but do be wary. In some areas, ojek may be the only public transportation available. Getting off the main road into rural villages, for example, if the road condition is too poor for cars or buses. You do not have to go too far out of the big cities to experience this. Prices may be a little high due to the monopoly, but rural drivers may be more honest than in big cities. Ride-sharing apps have revolutionised the ojek industry, starting with Go-jek and now adopted by other providers such as Grab. Prices are competitive, fares are transparent and there is an opportunity to complain if service is poor. The minimum charge is between Rp 7,000 and Rp 12,500 and additional charges are no more than Rp3,000 per kilometre. One effort to fight back has been '''ojek argo''' which uses taxi meters. Online ojek cover more than 200 cities/towns across Indonesia and are available 24 hours a day in big cities and some tourist areas with night life. ===By becak=== [[File:Indonesia bike46.jpg|thumb|240px|''Becak'' in [[Bandung]]]] The '''''becak''''' ("BEH-chahk") is a colourfully decorated tricycle (pedicab) transportation mode for short distances such as residential areas in many cities. The passengers' seat can be covered by a convertible-style canvas or plastic roof, and they sometimes add a sheet of clear plastic in front during rainstorms. In some areas, the driver is sitting behind the passenger, but in some areas (like [[Medan]]) the driver sits to the side . Some drivers have started to outfit their ''becak'' with small motors. Good communication and haggling skills are important to assure you get to your destination and to prevent getting overcharged on these rides. Some sly drivers try to get some more money out of you after you've reached your destination, ensure you know how much it costs beforehand. You can hire a group of ''becak'' if you're in a group, or you can even hire them to transport belongings, blocks of ice, groceries, building materials etc. You may ask the driver to take you somewhere else for an extra fee, and they may be willing to take you on a viewing and/or shopping tour for even more money. If you take a shopping tour, they will generally guide you to specific venues with which they have informal agreements that give them extra income from your purchases, or perhaps a free meal. There are no ''becak'' in [[Jakarta]] or [[Bali]]. Instead, the motorised ''bajaj'' (BAH-jai), somewhat similar to the Thai tuk-tuk, serves the same function. In other provinces (e.g. North Sumatra, Aceh, Gorontalo) you can also find motorbikes with sidecars, known as '''bentor''' or '''bemo''' (short for ''becak bermotor''). The latter can be called on-demand the same way as the ''ride-sharing'' apps (see above). Becak is the most expensive form of public transport, and nowadays, it's rarely used except by elderly women who are carrying goods from traditional markets; the younger would take ojek if they are carrying fish or other smelly products, or otherwise use angkot. In some cities such as Yogyakarta, the use of the becak has diminished so much, they are used almost exclusively by tourists. ===On foot=== Indonesia's larger cities are remarkably pedestrian-hostile, so travel on foot is best avoided except for short distances. Proper sidewalks are rare and often packed with obstacles, while walking on the road means constantly dodging crazy traffic. Follow the crowd at marked crosswalks or use overhead bridges when possible. ===By horsecart=== Horsecarts are called '''''delman''''' (DEL-mahn), '''''dokar''''' (DOE-car) or '''''andong''''' (AHN-dong) depending on where in Indonesia you are, and the shape of the vehicle. Not available everywhere, but are more common than one might think. In some places, such as [[Gili Air]] ([[Lombok]]) where motorised vehicles are both impractical and forbidden, they are the only form of transport, but you can also find them in large cities like [[Jogjakarta]]. They generally follow a specific route but you may ask the driver to take you somewhere else for an extra fee, and they may be willing to take you on a sightseeing or shopping trip for even more money. If you take a shopping trip, they will generally guide you to specific venues with which they have informal agreements that give them extra income from your purchases, or perhaps a free meal. As with most small forms of transport, communication and haggling skills are important, and it is best to know the price before talking to a driver. The horses are not always very well cared-for and may be in poor physical condition. ==See== ===Natural attractions=== {{See also|Indonesian national parks}} [[File:Mount Bromo at sunrise, showing its volcanoes and Mount Semeru (background).jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Tengger Massif consists of Mount Bromo on the left, and Mount Semeru at the far centre spewing smoke.]] Indonesia is home to 167 '''active volcanoes''', far more than any other country. Don't let this fact scare you, though, as most are dormant and what you see is most often their topography rather than spewing smoke. Some of the more accessible mountains for visitors are in the [[Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park]] and the [[Banyuwangi|Ijen Crater]] in [[East Java]], [[Mount Rinjani]] in [[Lombok]] and perhaps easiest of all, [[Kintamani|Mount Batur]], and [[Mount Agung]], its neighbour in [[Bali]]. Hardly surprisingly in the world's largest archipelago, '''beaches''' are significant attractions. Aside from the obvious like Bali and [[Lombok]], there are wonderful beaches in off-the-beaten-track locations, especially in [[Maluku]], [[Nusa Tenggara]] and [[Sulawesi]]. In a nation of 18,000+ islands, the options are almost endless. [[File:Man of the woods.JPG|thumb|right|250px|An endemic Sumatran orangutan in the Gunung Leuser National Park]] Indonesia is within two wildlife regions; the west is part of the [[South Asian wildlife|Indomalayan region]], and the east is within the [[Australasian wildlife|Australasian region]]. The country has some of the largest remaining tracts of '''tropical forest''' anywhere in the world, and these support an incredibly diverse wildlife from orangutans and other primates to critically endangered Javan rhinoceros and Sumatran tigers, and an extraordinarily wide range of bird species. Forest areas recognised as [[UNESCO World Heritage Sites]] are [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] in [[West Java]], and three huge parks in [[Sumatra]], which together constitute the ''Tropical Rain Forest Heritage of Sumatra'': [[Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park]], [[Gunung Leuser National Park]] and [[Kerinci Seblat National Park]]. Sadly, the forests of Kalimantan are disappearing at an alarming clip due to illegal logging. Unfortunately, in more populated areas, even nearby forests, such as much of Java, bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate due to the bird trade. Birds are a major source of income for poor trappers, and the birds are sold to people in cities, most of which spend the rest of their days in individual cages. Most commonly seen are finches, sparrows, swallows and certain other birds that are of lesser interest to pet bird owners. The various species of ''burung Cendrawasih'' (bird of paradise) of [[Papua]] are mostly endangered. Snakes are also in serious decline in many places due to a knee-jerk reaction to any snake: "Kill it!" Yet, you can see scorpions, whip scorpions, spiders, mole crickets (which make a terribly loud, droning sound at night), many butterflies and moths, the elusive and rare squirrel, certain types of monkeys, geckos, including the ''Tokek'' (TOE-kay: Tokay gecko) and a variety of ''cicak'' (geckos), as well as the undesirable mice, rats, shrews, cockroaches, termites, and, in numbers that may boggle your mind, ants of various sizes and shapes and personalities. Indonesia is paradise for those who want to study arachnids and insects. Bali sports a nice butterfly park, as well as [[Turtle Island]]. 6 of 7 kinds of turtles can be found in Indonesia sea water and even 4 kinds of turtles can be found only in Kampung Penyu (Turtle Village) in Selayar Island, [[South Sulawesi]]. Further east, [[Komodo Island]] is the home of the remarkable Komodo dragon and a very diverse marine life. Close to the very eastern limit of Indonesia, the remote [[Lorentz National Park]] in Papua has a permanent glacier, and is the single largest national park anywhere in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is home to several beautiful scuba diving and snorkelling spots in many different places, such as Bali, [[Lombok]], [[Nusa Tenggara]], the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]] north of [[Jakarta]], [[Bunaken]], Selayar Islands, and [[Raja Ampat]]. Indonesia is also famous for surfing, notably Bali, the south coast of Java including [[Cimaja]] and [[Pangandaran]], and the [[Mentawai Islands]]. ===Historical, religious and cultural attractions=== [[File:Borobudur-perfect-buddha.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Buddha statue at the Borobudur temple with the hand position of dharmachakra mudra]] Indonesia is particularly rich with places to visit, some of which are quite old and many still have significant importance for locals. You could spend your life exploring Indonesia and still not see them all! [[Borobudur]] in [[Central Java]] is the world's largest Buddhist monument, dating from the 8th century, and nearby [[Prambanan]] within [[Yogyakarta]] is a remarkable Hindu monument dating from just a few years later. You'll notice how the architecture is very different compared to the shrines at where the religions come from, mainly because of the assimilation with the Javanese culture. Those two, together with the charm of [[Yogyakarta]] and [[Solo]], former kingdoms, make for a popular cultural combination in [[Central Java]]. It is said that if you can touch a Buddha's hand within one of the "''stupa''" near the top of the temple, it will give you luck, although such action is frowned upon by the park authorities. Prambanan, sadly, was damaged by an earthquake some years ago and repairs have been stalled by lack of funds. Many sites in Indonesia suffer from this problem and are damaged by graffiti and littering, generally by locals. [[File:1 pura ulun danu bratan 2011.jpg|thumb|right|200 px|Part of Pura Ulun Danau Bratan temple complex in Bali]] [[Demak]] on the north coast of [[Central Java]], is the home of one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia, ''Masjid Agung'' (lit. "Great Mosque"), as well as ''Sunan Kalijaga Cemetery''. Nearby [[Semarang]] is home to several Buddhist, Hindu and Confucian temples, as well as mosques and churches, and nearby [[Bandungan]] offers the historic Gedung Songo (lit. "9 Buildings") temple complex, which has 9 Hindu shrines in it, as well as various activities for families and hikers to enjoy. In addition, it offers Old Semarang, the original part of town with many Dutch-era buildings; Lawang Sewu (lit. "1,000 doors"), is located at the [[Tugu Muda]] roundabout intersection (which is also home to a museum and a government office), is a large complex of Dutch buildings featuring stain glass windows and numerous doors which was used by the military, the Japanese during their World War II occupation of Indonesia, and prior to that the Dutch as the office of the railway system, prison, hospital and barracks. Supposedly, Lawang Sewu is haunted with over 30 different supernatural beings but you must be very talented to see even one after surveying the entire grounds from the foundation to attics and water towers! Still in Central Java, the [[Dieng Plateau]] is home to the oldest extant temples in Indonesia, predating Borobudur by some 100 years and, just north of [[Solo]], the Pithecanthropus Erectus aka "Java Man" archaeological excavation at Sangiran, Trinil - Ngawi Regency is a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. [[File:Wayang Golek Sunda PRJ 2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Sundanese Wayang Golek is noticeably different than the Javanese shadow puppets.]] In such a vast archipelago it is hardly surprising that there are some very distinct and unique cultures, often contained in relatively small areas. Sumatra has noticeably distinct differences between the patriarchal ''Batak'' and the matrirchal ''Minangkabau'' or the ''Sundanese'' and ''Javanese'' wayangs in Java, despite both being separated less than 200 kilometres away! [[Bali]] has a unique Hindu culture, adorned by beautifully kept temples (''pura''), and a seemingly endless procession of colourful ceremonies. Some of the better known are the mother temple at [[Mount Agung|Besakih]], [[Bedugul|Pura Ulun Danau Bratan]], and [[Bukit Peninsula|Pura Uluwatu]]. A unique temple, [[Tanah Lot]], is situated on an island right off the coast and is reached by an elevated land bridge. In the north of Bali, you can find small villages of the original Balinese, the Bali Aga (A-geh), as well as Trunyan island where the dead are buried above ground yet the smell of corpses is absent. Further east, [[Sumba]] is home to one of the few remaining megalithic cultures anywhere on earth. Many of the tribes there still live in small kingdoms, although this practice is starting to disappear. In [[Sulawesi]], the [[Tana Toraja]] region is famous for spectacular animist burial rites. Visiting the vast hinterland of [[Papua]] in the far east of the country requires considerable planning, an awful lot of money, and a tolerance for extremely challenging conditions. However, for those who want a true wilderness experience and the opportunity to witness first-hand cultures that have had very little contact with the outside world, it is hard to think of a better option anywhere on earth. ===Itineraries=== * [[Pontianak to Kuching]] * [[Great Post Road]] — route across Java Island form west to east, built in the early 19th century. * [[Gunung Semeru]] — a demanding trek up an active volcano ==Do== ===Diving=== [[File:Bunaken Marine Park.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Bunaken National Marine Park, Manado]] Indonesia has '''some of the best [[scuba diving]] spots in the world'''. Indonesia is at the centre of the so-called Coral Triangle that is home to 5,000 species of fishes and hosts 20% of the world's reefs. The beautiful reef formations are a major draw for tourists to places like [[Bunaken]] in [[Northern Sulawesi]], [[Wakatobi]] in [[South East Sulawesi]] and [[Raja Ampat]] in Papua. While diving off [[Bali]] can be a little mediocre, [[Nusa Penida]] and the [[Gili Islands]] just to the east of the island offer excellent recreational diving, as well as being important teaching centres. [[Pulau Weh]] in the Indian Ocean has the best diving in Sumatra. ===Spa treatments=== Indonesia is one of the best places to pamper or rejuvenate yourself. Visiting a spa is a very popular activity for all types of visitors. The soothing natural ingredients and graceful massages are a perfect combination for detoxification. These vary from simply constructed huts to lavish so-called "wellness centres" in the grandest of five star hotels. There is usually an option to suit just about every budget. [[Bali]]'s beaches and pristine nature is the centre of this activity. If massage is your thing, there are few places anywhere which offer such high quality for such low prices. Again this could be at a five star hotel or it could be under coconut tree on a quiet beach. ===Surfing=== :''See: [[Surfing in Indonesia]]'' Indonesia is a premier destination for travelling surfers. The [[Mentawai Islands]] off the west coast of [[Sumatra]] feature dozens of world class surf spots. Chartering a private boat for up to two weeks is the most popular way to access the island chain, however there is a public ferry from [[Padang]]. Just to the north [[Nias]] is equally popular amongst hard-core surfers. Further east, [[Bali]] and tiny [[Nusa Lembongan]] have some great waves, the south of [[Lombok]] likewise, and for the more adventurous, [[Sumbawa]] offers world class surfing. All Indonesia's surf beaches are described in the beautifully photographed "Indo Surf and Lingo" surfing guidebook [http://www.indosurf.com.au] together with comprehensive listings of the best surf camps and surf charter yachts. ===Hiking and climbing=== Indonesia has more than 100 volcanoes on all areas except East Nusa Tenggara, Borneo, and Papua. Many of them can be climbed, conditions allowing, but go with a guide, take appropriate clothing for temperatures that may range between 0 and 30°C, and exercise due caution. ===Karaoke=== If the spa treatment doesn't help you unwind enough, you are never more than a stone's throw away from karaoke in Indonesia. An hour or two unleashing your inner Tom Jones or Mariah Carey will help you cope with anything life can throw at you. Karaoke joints vary according to seediness and selection of songs. There are a number of national chains &mdash; Inul Vizta, Happy Puppy, Masterpiece &mdash; that are found in malls and city centres. Patronising those will help you avoid those that are borderline brothels. You'll get a private room with a bell to call someone to take your orders for fried snacks, and a sound system with enough reverb to make anyone sound great. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Indonesian Rupiah | currencyCode=Rp | date=January 2022 | AUD=10,300 | EUR=16,300 | GBP=19,500 | MYR=3,400 | SGD=10,500 | USD=14,300 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/idr-indonesian-rupiah xe.com] }} [[File:Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) banknotes.png|thumb|Indonesian rupiah (IDR) banknotes]] Indonesia's currency is the '''rupiah''', abbreviated '''Rp''' (ISO code: '''IDR'''). * '''Coins''': Rp100, Rp200, Rp500, Rp1,000 * '''Bills''': Rp1,000 (yellow), Rp2,000 (gray), Rp5,000 (brown), Rp10,000 (purple), Rp20,000 (green), Rp50.000 (blue), and Rp100,000 (red). These color conventions (except Rp1,000) are valid for the new circulation distributed in January 2017 and the old circulation. While the new, colorful large-denomination notes are easy to tell apart, the smaller notes and pre-2004 large notes are all confusingly similar pale pastel shades of yellow, green and brown and often filthy and mangled to boot. A chronic shortage of small change &mdash; it's not unusual to get a few pieces of sweets back instead of coins &mdash; has been to some extent alleviated by a flood of new coins, available in denominations of Rp1,000 and Rp500. The Rp200 and Rp100 coins are increasingly getting scarce. The Rp50 and Rp25 coins are now completely useless. Older golden metallic versions are also still floating around. Notes printed in 1992 or earlier are no longer in circulation, but can be exchanged at banks. In restaurant menus and casual speech, it's not uncommon to drop the final three zeroes, so ''Nasi goreng - Rp 25'' actually means 25,000 rupiah. ====Acceptance of other currency==== '''US dollars''' are the second currency of Indonesia but are typically used as an investment and for larger purchases and not for buying a bowl of noodles on the street. By law, however, all transactions are required to be conducted in rupiah, as are all posted rates in your hotel or transportation booking receipt; many hotels that quote in USD then seek to convert the bill into rupiah for payment, likely using a somewhat disadvantageous rate. Aside from the US dollar, Singapore dollars, Malaysian ringgit, and other major international currencies are also widely accepted for a cash settlement, especially in border areas and major tourist areas. ====Acceptance of payment cards==== Visa, MasterCard and JCB debit/credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger restaurants and stores, but American Express can be problematic. At smaller operations, surcharges of 2-5% over cash are common. Some credit card terminals may offer the choice between the charge being made in rupiah, or in the currency of the card-issuing country. Beware when using cards with magnetic strips, as they may be subject to cloning and fraud in Indonesia, but the newest cards with chips are relatively safe from cloning and fraud. Alternately, if you wish not to hold too much cash, ask for a '''stored value card''' issued by multiple banks across the country; you do not need to open an account at the respective bank. They are very useful for shopping at convenience stores, as it also helps the cashier with them not having to look for coins. In addition, many transportation options, including all toll roads, Jakarta's Transjakarta buses and parking inside buildings, can only be paid using this card. Though its extensive usage is still somewhat limited outside of the biggest cities. ====Exchange==== Banks and money exchange are widely available on Java, Bali and Lombok, but can be a major headache anywhere else, so load up with Rupiah before heading off to any outer islands. While most major currencies of the world are readily accepted in large cities with tourists & business hotspots like Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali, many small money exchange kiosks outside these cities are only ready to convert to rupiah from US dollars or to some extent: Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, and Saudi Arabian riyal. Money exchanges are '''very''' picky about bill condition, and pre-2006 dollars or any imperfect bills or (ripped, wrinkled, stained, or marked in any way) will normally be rejected. Banks will most likely reject any pre-2006 US currency. Counterfeit US dollars are a huge problem in the country and as a result the older your dollars are, the lower the exchange rate. You will get the highest exchange rate for dollars issued in 2006 or later and the exchange rate drops for dollars for currency outside a very narrow range of perceived acceptability. There are even different exchange rates according to the serial number for dollars from 1996. Banks and money exchanges on outer islands are sparse and will charge commissions of 10-20% if you can find them. In the reverse direction, money changers will be happy to turn your rupiah into dollars, but the spread is often considerable (10% is not unusual). Be very careful dealing with money changers, who are very adept at distracting your attention during the counting process and short-changing you as a result. As a precaution, consider bringing a friend along to watch over the transaction very carefully. Be aware of money changers who offer great rates. They will quote you one price, and start counting stacks of Rp20,000 notes, and ask you to count along with them. This is a ploy to confuse and shortchange you. If they realize you are onto them, they will tell you that they have to subtract 6-8% for "commission" or "taxes". ====ATMs==== ATMs (pronounced ''ah-teh-em'' in Indonesia) on the international Plus/Cirrus or Alto networks are common in all major Indonesian cities and tourist destinations. Every withdrawal amount depends on the machine, maximum 25 or 30 pieces of banknotes. Limitation withdrawal is usually Rp10 to 15 million per day but may also depend on your respective home bank. Machines are loaded with Rp50,000 or Rp100,000 banknotes as indicated on the machine; the bigger notes can be harder to split, especially in rural non-tourist areas. Nonetheless, have some stash of cash with you, especially outside large towns, as the ATM may occasionally run out of cash. ====Mobile payment==== Mobile payments are making inroads to shops and restaurants across the country, although they are still limited to the medium-sized cities at the smallest scale. Two of the popular ones are '''GoPay''' by Go-Jek and '''Ovo''' which can be used to pay for a Grab ride. Both offer generous cashback at multiple restaurants and/or on selected time frame, with the biggest usually being at the end of each month. While one does not need to have an Indonesian bank account to use them and only a mobile phone number plus the specific app is required for registration, the balances have to be refilled at an ATM, or if necessary at an Alfamart. Alternatively if you know someone that uses one of these services, you can ask to transfer some funds and pay them back by cash. NFC based payments like Android or Apple Pay are not supported due to the left-behind tech of the widely operating card readers. ===Costs=== [[File:A row of shops in Purwokerto.jpg|thumb|A row of shops in Purwokerto]] Living in Indonesia is cheap, as long as you're willing to live like an Indonesian. For example, Rp20,000 (roughly US$1.50) will get you a meal on the street or a packet of cigarettes, 3 km in a taxi, or three liters of drinking water. A Rp300,000 (US$20) per night hotel room may already include breakfast while Rp8,500 (65 US cents) can get you a liter of gasoline. Prices in larger cities and tourist areas like Jakarta and Bali are often more expensive than smaller ones like Yogyakarta or Bandung; eastern Indonesia tends to be the most expensive because of the difficult and long shipping times. Fuel prices are the same and products sold at supermarkets & department stores do not differ too much. Fancy restaurants, hotels and the like will charge 10% government sales tax plus a variable service charge. This may be denoted with "++" after the price or just written in tiny print on the bottom of the menu. ===Tipping=== Tipping is not a universal practice in Indonesia. You will find some areas and businesses discourage it while others encourage it or there may be a neutral viewpoint about it. In popular tourist areas, in particular on Java and Bali, tipping is often hoped for. Tipping is certainly not a requirement in Indonesia, but if you feel you'd like to reward the person who helped you because they did a great job, or they made an extra effort then give it consideration if it is not openly discouraged. You can try asking people but you may not get a very clear answer. It is up to your discretion how much you give, Rp10,000 can buy a meal here, and in many occupations people may often struggle to make ends meet. In general, Indonesians themselves do not tip unless the service was exemplary. If you do tip, then ensure you give it directly to the person concerned, normally it is done by passing the money folded and in a slightly cupped right hand and placing directly into their own. This is done without flourish as though it were a quick light handshake, and normally without announcement, watch the locals, it is normally a quite discreet exchange. Also, in some cultures it is traditional to refuse something a few times (3 is a common number) before accepting it, but there are cultural nuances that can let you know whether it's politeness or a rejection of a tip. Finally, keep in mind that some people deliberately tell stories about how hard their life is in order to get a tip. If the person has offered these tales with little or no prompting, and has been quite detailed, you may wish to be cautious. ===Shopping=== ====Shopping times==== While most stores close on Sunday in the West, the inverse is true in Indonesia. The weekends (and national holidays) tend to be the busiest times. Midnight shopping with discounts are also common in a few of Jakarta's more than 100 shopping malls/plazas, one of the world's most populous shopping mall city. Almost all of original high branded items can be found in luxury and big shopping malls with prices comparable to Singapore. Tanah Abang is the biggest textile and garment in Southeast Asia which lure Africans and Middle Eastern come to buy in bulks (such as 20 pieces of a kind). ITC in Mangga Dua, Jakarta has more quality garment and you can buy either in one piece or in package. Malaysians would flock to Bandung to look for various Islamic attires and colorful hijab patterns. Malls generally open at 10:00, and high street shops open as early as 06:00; both closing at around 21:00-22:00, 7 days a week. Traditional markets are usually bustling straight after dawn prayers, if not before, and many will have stopped by midday, but also open daily. There will usually be at least one market in a big town or city that is open all day. Ask around. Twenty-four hour mini-marts are now common in cities and larger towns. During ''Idul-Fitri'' (''Lebaran'', the celebration at the end of the ''Ramadan'' fasting month), shops may close altogether for some days, or open late. This is less likely in non-Muslim majority areas like [[North Sulawesi]] and [[Bali]]). To a lesser extent, the same goes for Christmas, particularly in Christian-majority areas (North Sulawesi and parts of North Sumatra) and in Chinese trading areas (like ''Glodok'' in [[West Jakarta]] or ''Mangga Dua'' in [[North Jakarta]]), as a large number of Indonesian Chinese are Christian. ====Convenience stores==== Chains such as '''Alfamart''' and '''Indomaret''' can be found on virtually every city in the country while foreign brands like '''Circle K''' and Japanese imports like '''FamilyMart''' and '''Lawson''' may be found at the bigger cities. Non-chain brands might be found on cities where the aforementioned products do not exist (such as Padang in West Sumatra) or even banned to allow local entrepreneurs to flourish; they are typically easily spotted with the word ''mart'' on their sign. Those in the villages can look for ''toko kelontong'' or ''warung'' where similar offerings are made available though their store are not as lavish or even air-conditioned, however these kind of stores are still available in big cities such as Jakarta, because the prices are cheaper than mini markets for same items. Most stores open from about 06:00 to 21:00, though for the most frequented locations they open around the clock. Their range of products typically include packaged snacks and cold drinks that for most of them cost less than Rp15.000. They also sell assorted breads and even a few of them offer ready-to-eat food and coffee dispensers. In a country where non-cash payment is not yet the norm for many, customers can also come here to pay using cash for various purposes, from cellphone package top-up, online shopping purchases, to even transportation tickets! ===Bargaining=== [[Bargaining]] (tawar-menawar) is the norm in most places, even in what appear to be nice stores, so be prepared to negotiate. This is also a way to socialize with the locals, so relax, enjoy the process and get some local insights and tips. If you think you're getting a good price based on what you'd pay back home - you're probably paying too much. Try an initial counter-offer of 50-70% off what they offer, and then work from there. Clever vendors will ask you to start the bidding, which puts you at a disadvantage. You can always try walking away to see if they'll cooperate and give you a better price. However, supermarkets and malls don't usually allow haggling unless you're buying something very expensive, such as electronics or a car. ===Oleh-oleh=== [[File:Bandeng Asap, Indonesian Smoked Milkfish.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Smoked milkfish, the oleh-oleh of choice from Semarang]] Indonesia has a strong tradition of taking a little something back with you, for family and friends and colleagues, if you have been travelling. This is ''oleh-oleh'' (OH-lay OH-lay). It is usually the local specialty food or produces. In [[Medan]], it is syrup made from the local passion fruit. In [[Bali]], it has traditionally been ''salak'' or snakefruit. More modern oleh-oleh is also provided, like in [[Surabaya]], they have super-crispy "almond crispy cheese" cookies. Also, in [[Bogor]], there is ''lapis talas'' cake. Many places that have not had a specific product to offer have generated one, in order to cash in. As a result, there are a lot of fried crackers and chips on offer. ==Eat== [[File:Nasi Kuning.jpg|300px|thumb|Spiced ''nasi kuning'' (rice coloured yellow with turmeric) shaped into the ceremonial ''tumpeng'' (cone) and topped with dried beef ''abon'']] {{Main|Indonesian cuisine}} With 17,000 islands to choose from, Indonesian food is an umbrella term covering a vast variety of regional cuisines found across the nation. But, if used without further qualifiers, the term tends to mean the food originally from the [[Central Java|central]] and [[East Java|eastern]] parts of the main island [[Java]]. Now widely available throughout the archipelago, Javanese cuisine features an array of simply seasoned dishes, the predominant flavorings the Javanese favor being peanuts, chillies, sugar (especially Javanese coconut sugar) and various aromatic spices. All too often, many backpackers seem to fall into a rut of eating nothing but ''nasi goreng'' (fried rice), and perhaps commonly available Javanese dishes, but there are much more interesting options lurking about if you're adventurous enough to seek them out. In West Java, [[West Java|Sundanese]] dishes composed of many fresh vegetables and herbs are commonly eaten raw. [[Padang]] is famous for the spicy and richly-seasoned Minangkabau cuisine, which shares some similarities to cooking in parts of neighboring Malaysia, and eateries specializing in the buffet-style ''nasi padang'' are now ubiquitous across the nation. The [[North Sumatra|Christian Batak people]] and the Hindu [[Bali]]nese are great fans of pork, while the Minahasa of [[North Sulawesi]] are well known for eating almost everything, including dog and fruit bat, and a very liberal usage of chillies even by Indonesian standards. Tamed Muslim-friendly versions of all three can be found in the malls and food courts of many Indonesian cities, but it's worth it to seek out the real thing especially if you happen to be in these regions. And by the time you get to Papua in the extreme east of the country, you're looking at a Melanesian diet of boar, taro and sago. There are some foods that you should be aware of for their strong flavors, such as ''terasi'' (tuh-RAH-see), which is dried shrimp paste, and has a strongly fishy taste, and ''pete'' (puh-TAY), which is a tree-born legume that has a strong flavour that lingers and affects the smell of urine, feces and flatulence. ''Terasi'' especially is a common ingredient in many types of food, including ''petis'', chili pepper sauce, and a number of dishes and sauces, and ''pete'' is sometimes added to chili pepper sauce and certain dishes, although it is only seasonally available. Add to this a variety of dried, salted, fishy seafoods, including seaweed. The chili pepper, ''rawit,'' has a very strong flavor similar to Tabasco sauce, is strongly spicy and frequently used in many dishes. A Sundanese favorite is ''oncom'' (OHN-chohm) and is composed of peanuts that have been fermented in a block until they are colourfully covered with certain types of fungus; this food doesn't just look moldy but also '''tastes''' moldy and is an acquired taste. In Jakarta, Bali and some other big cities, franchises of Asian, European and American restaurant chains are common, with Kentucky Fried Chicken as the pioneer, following by McDonald's. You can also find modest to expensive restaurants with specialties of Thai, Korean, Middle Eastern, African, Spanish, Russian foods and so on. ===Dietary restrictions=== The vast majority of Indonesian restaurants serve only ''halal'' (comply with Muslim restrictions) food. This means no pork, rat, toad or bats, among others. This includes Western fast food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Wendy's, and ethnic restaurants such as Padangese restaurants. The main exception is ethnic restaurants catering to Indonesia's non-Muslim minorities, especially those serving Batak, Manadonese (Minahasan), Balinese and Chinese cuisine, so enquire if unsure. Although Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country, Muslims do not form the majority everywhere. If you are in areas mainly populated by other religious groups such as Christians or Hindus, most of the local restaurants and stalls will not be halal, and you will need to spend some effort seeking out a halal establishment. Beef is shunned in Balinese cuisine due to the fact that the cow is a holy animal in Hinduism. Strict vegetarians and vegans will have a tough time in Indonesia, as the concept is poorly understood and avoiding fish and shrimp-based condiments is a challenge. '''''Tahu''''' (tofu aka soybean curd) and its chunkier, indigenous cousin '''''tempe''''' (soybean cake) are an essential part of the diet, but they are often served with non-vegetarian condiments. For example, the ubiquitous ''sambal'' chili pastes very often contain shrimp, and ''kerupuk'' crackers with a spongy appearance, including those always served with ''nasi goreng'', nearly always contain shrimp or fish. (Those that resemble potato chips, on the other hand, are usually fine.) You can, however, ask them to make something without meat, which can be indicated by asking for "vegetarian" or "tanpa daging dan/atau hasil laut (seafood)". Restaurants are usually willing to take special orders. ''[[Kashrut|Kosher]]'' food is virtually unknown in Indonesia, and there are no kosher eateries. ===Eating etiquettes=== Eating with your hand (instead of utensils like forks and spoons) is very common. The basic idea is to use four of your fingers to pack together a little ball of rice and other things, which can then be dipped into sauces before you pop it in your mouth by pushing it with your thumb. There's one basic rule of etiquette to observe: '''Use only your right hand''', as the left hand is deemed as impolite (see Respect). Don't stick either hand into communal serving dishes: instead, use the left hand to serve yourself with utensils and then dig in. However, eating by hand is frowned upon in "classier" places. If you are provided with cutlery and nobody else around you seems to be doing it, then take the hint. Equally common are chopsticks, forks, spoons and knives, although knives are somewhat rare, except for upscale restaurants. It is considered polite and a sign of enjoyment to eat quickly, and some people view burping as a compliment. ===Places to eat=== [[Image:Bakso.jpg|thumb|A ''kaki lima'' serving up ''bakso'' meatball soup in [[Kuta]], [[Bali]]]] Eating on the cheap in Indonesia is cheap indeed, and a complete street side meal can be had for only Rp5,000. However, the level of hygiene may not be up to Western standards, so you may wish to steer clear for the first few days and patronize only visibly popular establishments. If the food is served buffet style without heat, or is left out in dishes or pans, it is best to enquire as to how long ago the food was prepared, or just avoid it entirely. It's usually up to you to get the attention of the staff if you want to order, need something or want the bill - even in some expensive restaurants. You can motion them over to your table, and this is not considered rude. There are travelling vendors who carry a basket of pre-prepared food (usually women), or who carry two small wooden cabinets on a bamboo stick (usually men), who may serve light snacks or even simple meals, some of which are very cheap and enjoyable, but hygiene is questionable. The fastest way to grab a bite is to visit a '''''kaki lima''''', literally "five feet". Depending on whom you ask, they're named either after the mobile stalls' three wheels plus the owner's two feet, or the "five-foot way" pavements. These can be found by the side of the road in any Indonesian city, town or village, usually offering up simple fare like fried rice, noodles, meatball soup, ''siomay'' (dimsum) and porridge. At night, a kaki lima can turn into a ''lesehan'' eatery simply by providing some bamboo mats for customers to sit on and chat, but they may provide plastic stools or even benches, and tables. A step up from the kaki lima is the '''''warung''''' (or the old spelling ''waroeng''), a slightly less mobile stall offering much the same food, but perhaps a few plastic stools and a tarp for shelter. Some warung are permanent structures. One of the big questions for the above three choices is hygiene: where do they get clean water to wash dishes, where do they go to use a toilet (a nearby river or ditch), where do they wash their hands and just how clean are they. Typhoid fever is a common problem for eaters here, as are hepatitis and food poisoning. Indonesians have been exposed to poorly prepared/spoiled food for most of their lives, so they are rarely affected by diarrhea and food poisoning. A rather more comfortable option is the '''''rumah makan''''' (lit: eating house), a basic restaurant more often than not specializes in a certain cuisine. ''Padang'' restaurants, easily identified by their soaring [[Minangkabau]] roofs, typically offer rice and an array of curries and dishes to go along with it. Ordering is particularly easy: just sit down, and your table will promptly fill up with countless small plates of dishes. Eat what you want and pay for what you eat. Buffets (''prasmanan'' or ''buffet'') and steam-boat restaurants are self-service choices, but the former should be approached warily (see above). Another easy mid-range option in larger cities is to look out for food courts (known there as '''Pujasera''', short for '''Pusat Jajanan Serba Ada''', which translates to '''All-in-one snack center''' in English) and Indonesian restaurants in shopping malls, which combine air conditioning with hygenic if rather predictable/boring food. A '''''restoran''''' indicates more of a Western-style eating experience, with air conditioners, table cloths, table service and prices to match. Especially in [[Jakarta]] and [[Bali]], it's possible to find very good restaurants offering authentic fare from around the world, but you'll be lucky to escape for under Rp100,000 a head. ===Chain outlets=== Most chain restaurants in Indonesia have ample seating area. Most offer meals set, so it is one of the cheapest (and most often, also the cleanest) option. Famous chains to look for: *'''Hoka Hoka Bento''' (also known as Hokben) offers Japanese style fast food. (And no, there is no Hoka Hoka Bento in Japan!). You can get rice with teriyaki and fried chicken, egg roll, or shrimp for about Rp50,000 or less, plus a drink, salad, and miso soup. *'''Bakmi GM''' is famous for its ubiquitous types of noodle entrées (including its very own special version of noodle dish) and its fried wontons (pangsit goreng), although it also offers dishes of rice. A good meal usually costs Rp50,000 or less. *'''Es Teler 77''' is one of the oldest fast food chains in Indonesia, in business since 1982, and has more than 200 outlets throughout Indonesia. Offers Indonesian dishes such as '''bakso''', and as its name suggests, '''es teler'''. Dishes cost about Rp50,000 (incl. Food + Drinks). *Indonesia's '''Pizza Hut''' restaurants look like more of a fine dining option rather than a fast food franchise like its original location, the United States. The pizzas have more generous types of toppings and crust, and also more options for sides & pasta. It is also famous for their waitresses or waiters who would make miniatures from balloons to children. In addition, also operates a separate business unit called '''PHD''' (Pizza Hut Delivery) with its own menu exclusive for delivery in selected cities. *'''Kebab Turki Baba Rafi''' is the world's largest kebab restaurant chain. The kebabs, shawarma, hot dogs, and fries are very affordable for a quick meal. It can usually be found as food court stalls. *Most imported minimart stores such as '''FamilyMart''', '''Circle K''' and '''Lawson''' provide prepared meals that the staff can heat for you, in addition to the usual groceries you typically find, for less than Rp30,000. Local chains such as '''Indomaret''' and '''Alfamart''' have a lot more branches but is more like a typical minimart. At best it provides bread or salad as a prepared meal, though nowadays both Indomaret and Alfamart are stepping up their quality to provide similar services as the imported convenience stores. *'''Carrefour''' or '''Lotte Mart''' supermarkets have area for produce such as bakery & snacks, but most people will do a take-away instead of a dine-in although some seating is available. American fast food franchises McDonalds, KFC, Wendy's, Burger King, or A&W also maintain their presence in just about every mall in Indonesia. Other chains from around the globe, such as the world-famous '''Yoshinoya''', can be found in more upscale malls. ===Order in=== In the same way that the transport sector has been revolutionized by ride-hailing services run through smartphone apps, the way Indonesians eat has also changed, thanks to the same apps. Almost any food can be ordered in through the apps, down to some of the smallest warungs. This negates the point of travelling, so it might not be your first choice of how to choose dinner, but there will always be times when the effort to get up and out is just too much. === Caution === Aside from the warnings above, there have been instances where foods, beverages, and other items (such as baby products and massage oils) are in violation of relevant laws. These violations include the use of forbidden chemicals, such as formaldehyde or borax as preservatives, textile dyes to improve color, plastic bags in hot oil to make fried food crispier; the use of expired or even rotten food (such as vegetables or milk) "rehabilitated" through reheating and maybe application of chemicals, or as a filler to improve the weight/volume; the filtration of used cooking oil and subsequent use of forbidden chemicals to make it look clean; the contamination of food that is not ''halal'' meats (against Muslim food regulations); the injection of water (sometimes with formaldehyde) into meat to make it heavier; harvesting water vegetables from heavily polluted waterways; and the sale of animals without slaughtering (which is illegal). Typically, such foods and beverages are sold by hawkers, wandering vendors and lower-class restaurants, although there have been isolated cases in better establishments and even stores and supermarkets. Always wash raw produce before eating or cooking them. It is better off to buy them from well-known and clean supermarket chains. ==Drink== [[File:IndonesianFood JusAlpokat.JPG|thumb|Avocado juice (''jus alpukat'') with a squirt of chocolate syrup or condensed chocolate milk]] Quite a few Indonesians believe that cold drinks are unhealthy, so specify ''dingin'' when ordering if you prefer your water, bottled tea or beer cold, rather than at room temperature. ===Juices=== Fruit juices &mdash; prefixed by ''jus'' for plain juice, ''panas'' for heated (usually only citrus drinks), or ''es'' if served with ice (not to be confused with the dessert ''es buah''); are popular with Indonesians and visitors alike. Just about any Indonesian tropical fruit can be juiced. ''Jus alpukat'', found only in Indonesia, is a tasty drink made from avocados, usually with some condensed chocolate milk or, at more expensive places, chocolate syrup poured around the inside of the glass prior to filling it. For a total refreshment, you can try ''air kelapa'' (coconut water), easily found at virtually every beach in the country. Some juices have become special region beverages like [[Medan]]'s ''Jus martabe'' made from tamarillo and passion fruit also [[Ambon]]'s ''Jus gandaria'' made from plum-mango. Still, in [[Depok]], there are juices for food souvenirs that are ''jus belimbing'' (starfruit juice), ''jus lidah buaya'' (aloe vera juice), and ''jus rumput laut'' (seaweed juice). It is very common to mix some fruits and vegetables into a single drink. ===Coffee and tea=== [[Image:Tehbotol.JPG|thumb|Tehbotol Sosro, Indonesia's answer to Coca-Cola]] Indonesians drink both ''kopi'' (coffee) and ''teh'' (tea), at least as long as they have had vast quantities of sugar added in. An authentic cup of coffee, known as ''kopi tubruk'', is strong and sweet, but let the grounds settle to the bottom of the cup before you drink it. Some coffees are named after areas, like kopi [[Aceh]] and [[Lampung]]. No travel guide would be complete without mentioning the infamous ''kopi luwak'', coffee made from coffee fruit which have been eaten, the beans partially digested and then excreted by the ''luwak'' (palm civet), but even in Indonesia this is an exotic delicacy costing upwards of Rp200,000 for a small pot of brew. However, conservationists advise against this drink due to the cruel conditions in which many of the civet cats are kept. But now many stalls in the shopping malls serve up to 20 combinations of coffee beans and produce with grinding and coffee maker for less than Rp20,000, but be ready to stand when you drink it. Tea (''teh'') is also quite popular, and the Coke-like glass bottles of the '''Sosro''' brand of sweet bottled tea and cartons and bottles of ''Fruit Tea'' are ubiquitous, as is ''Tebs'', a carbonated tea. In shopping areas, you can often find vendors selling freshly poured large cups of tea, often jasmine, such as 2Tang or the stronger Tong Tji jasmine, fruit and lemon teas for as little as Rp2,000. ===''Jamu''=== The label '''''jamu''''' covers a vast range of local medicinal drinks for various diseases. Jamu is available in the ready-to-drink form, in powder sachets or capsules, or sold by women walking around with a basket of bottles wrapped to them by a large colorful length of Batik ''kain'' (cloth). Most of them are bitter or sour and drunk for the supposed effect, not the taste. Famous brands of jamu include '''Iboe''', '''Sido Muncul''', '''Jago''', and '''Nyonya Meneer'''; avoid buying jamu from the street as the water quality is dubious. Some well-known jamu include: * ''galian singset'' &mdash; weight reduction * ''beras kencur'' (from rice, sand ginger and brown sugar) &mdash; cough, fatigue * ''temulawak'' (from curcuma) &mdash; for liver disease * ''gula asem'' (from tamarind and brown sugar) &mdash; rich in vitamin C * ''kunyit asam'' (from tamarind, turmeric) &mdash; for skin care, canker sores Chase a sour or bitter jamu with beras kencur, which has a taste slightly reminiscent of anise. If you'd like a ''semeriwing'' (cooling) effect, request ''kapu laga'' (cardamom) or, for heating, add ginger. ===Traditional drinks=== * ''Wedang Serbat'' - made from star anise, cardamon, tamarind, ginger, and sugar. Wedang means "hot water". * ''Ronde'' - made from ginger, powdered glutinous rice, peanut, salt, sugar, food coloring additives. * ''Wedang Sekoteng'' - made from ginger, green pea, peanut, pomegranate, milk, sugar, salt and mixed with ronde (see above). * ''Bajigur'' - made from coffee, salt, brown sugar, coconut milk, sugar palm fruit, vanillin. * ''Bandrek'' - made from brown sugar, ginger, pandanus (aka screwpine) leaf, coconut meat, clove bud, salt, cinnamon, coffee. * ''Cinna-Ale'' - made from cinnamon, ginger, tamarind, sand ginger and 13 other spices. * ''Cendol''/Dawet - made from rice flour, sago palm flour, pandanus leaf, salt, food coloring additives in a coconut milk and Javanese sugar liquid. * ''Talua Tea''/Teh Telur (West Sumatra) - made from tea powder, raw egg, sugar and limau nipis. * ''Lidah Buaya Ice'' (West Kalimantan) - made from aloe vera, French basil, Javanese black jelly, coconut milk, palm sugar, pandanus leaf, sugar. ===Alcohol=== [[File:Bintang Beer by the Beach.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bintang Beer is Indonesia's most famous beer brand.]] Islam is the religion of the majority of Indonesians, but alcohol is widely available in most areas, especially in upscale restaurants and bars. Public displays of drunkenness are strongly frowned upon and in the larger cities are likely to make you a victim of crime or get you arrested by police. Do not drive if you are drunk. The legal drinking age is 21 and supermarkets have begun enforcing ID checks for alcohol purchases. In staunchly Islamic areas such as [[Aceh]] alcohol is banned and those caught with alcohol can be caned. Indonesia's most popular tipple is '''[http://www.multibintang.co.id/ Bintang]''' ''bir'' (beer), a standard-issue lager available more or less everywhere, although the locals like theirs lukewarm. Other popular beers include '''[http://www.balihaibeer.com/ Bali Hai]''' and '''[http://www.deltajkt.co.id/web/index2.php?mod=products Anker] {{dead link|December 2020}}'''. In mid-April 2015, supermarkets and mini markets across Indonesia are "clean", meaning they no longer sell alcoholic drinks. However, cafes, bars and restaurants with appropriate licenses can continue to sell alcoholic drinks, including hard liquor. Tourist areas are exempted at the discretion of each regent and mayor, who can decide which area with small vendors or 'warung' can serve/sell 1-5% alcohol drinks. They can cost as much as Rp50,000 in a fancy bar, but a more usual bar/restaurant price for Bintang is Rp25,000-35,000 for a big 0.65 liter bottle. Wine is expensive and only available in expensive restaurants and bars in large hotels. Although you can still find some wines in the big supermarkets within some big malls in big cities. Almost all of it is imported, but there are a few local vintners of varying quality on [[Bali]] whose wine is cheaper. 30 percent of alcohol drinks are imported and new taxation scheme of imported alcohol drinks are 150 percent of base price and 90 percent of base price for imported beers. Various traditional alcoholic drinks are also available: * '''Tuak''' &mdash; sugar palm wine (15% alcohol) * '''Arak''' &mdash; the distilled version of ''tuak'', up to 40% * '''Brem''' &mdash; [[Bali]]nese style sweet glutinous rice wine Exercise some caution in choosing what and where to buy &mdash; homemade moonshine may contain all sorts of nasty impurities. In May 2009, 23 people, including four tourists, were killed by adulterated, or possibly inadvertently contaminated illicitly-supplied arak distributed in Java, Bali and Lombok. In many other cases, tourists have been blinded or killed by methanol in drinks. If you want to save money in Indonesia, don't do it by buying the cheapest alcohol you can find. Buying them at supermarkets would usually be the safest option. ==Smoke== Many Indonesians smoke like chimneys and the concepts of "no smoking" and "second-hand smoke" have yet to make much headway in most of the country; however, some TV channels are now blotting out cigarettes in TV programs and movies they show. Western-style cigarettes are known as ''rokok putih'' ("white smokes") but the cigarette of choice is the ubiquitous '''''kretek''''', a clove-tobacco cigarette that has become something of a national symbol and whose scent you will likely first encounter the moment you step out of the airport. Popular brands of ''kretek'' include '''Djarum''', '''Gudang Garam''', '''Bentoel''' and '''Sampoerna''' (produced by Dji Sam Soe, 234). A pack of decent ''kretek'' will cost you on the order of Rp17,000. Some brands don't have filters because traditionally kretek cigarette have no filter and the taste is different with the kretek filter cigarette. Indonesia's '''legal smoking age is 18''', although most stores, especially non-convenience stores, will not check any forms of identity. By law, all packs of cigarettes bear a label with pictures containing the effect of smoking. Kretek are lower in nicotine but higher in tar than normal cigarettes; an unfiltered Dji Sam Soe has 39&nbsp;mg tar and 2.3&nbsp;mg nicotine. Most studies indicate that the overall health effects are roughly the same as for traditional western-style cigarettes. A ban on smoking has been instituted for public places in Jakarta. Anyone violating this ban can be fined up to US$5,000. Although "Vaping" or smoking e-cigarettes (which basically emits vapor clouds instead of burning smoke) is now popular in Jakarta and other big cities, do consider to always ask for permission to smoke. If you want to smoke, check with the locals by asking: "Boleh merokok di sini?". All big restaurants outside the malls in big cities usually provide smoking and non smoking areas in different rooms (sometimes the smoking area is at the terrace of the restaurant). In some restaurants the waiter/waitress will sometimes ask for your seating preferences, ''"Merokok atau Tidak Merokok?"'' (Smoking or Non-Smoking). With increasing cigarette taxes, up to 20 percent a year, and more AC areas, cigarette sales have been decreasing up to 10 percent a year. ==Sleep== [[File:PENGINAPAN CAHYA MEDINA Kota MALINO.jpg|thumb|A guesthouse in South Sulawesi]] Accommodation options at popular travel destinations like [[Bali]] and [[Jakarta]] run the gamut from cheap backpacker guesthouses to some of the most opulent (and expensive) five-star hotels and resorts imaginable. Off the beaten track, though, your options will be more limited. Probably the most common lodging choice for backpackers is the '''''losmen''''', or guesthouse, which also go by the names ''wisma'' or ''pondok''. Often under US$15/night, basic losmen are fan-cooled and have shared bathroom facilities, usually meaning Asian-style squat toilets and ''bak mandi'' (water storage tank) baths, from which you ladle water over yourself (do ''not'' enter one or use it as a sink.) Very small losmen, essentially homestays or rented rooms, are known as ''penginapan''. For a longer stay, try a ''kost'' (boardinghouse) with similar facilities, if not better - though many only accept a specific gender with ''perempuan/wanita/cewek'' for ladies and ''pria/laki-laki/cowok'' for gents. The next step up on the scale are cheap or budget hotels, usually found even in the smallest towns and cities, typically near transport terminals and tourist areas. These may have some more little luxuries like air-conditioning, hot water, wi-fi and even a mini breakfast, but a few are often depressing otherwise, with tiny, often windowless rooms. Prices can be quite competitive with losmen and kost, starting at US$20/night. Some reliable local chains include ''[http://www.pophotels.com/ POP!]'', ''[http://www.amarishotel.com/ Amaris by Santika]'' and ''[https://www.favehotels.com/home/eng Favehotel]''. Hotels of sufficient quality and facilities are ''berbintang'' (starred), a room can cost as little as US$30 to US$45 in big cities, 5 star hotel rooms can hover around US$70 per night. Prices fluctuate depending on the season; the high season is typically during the June & July and December school holidays and long weekends, while the low season is ironically during the Idul Fitri period where most went to their family homes instead of staying in a hotel (this is an exception in tourist areas). Hotels that do not qualify for a star (''melati'') can charge you for less than US$30, with of course more inferior amenities. By law, all hotels have to display a price list (''daftar harga''). You should never have to pay more than the list says, but discounts are often negotiable, especially in the off season, on weekdays, longer stays, etc. If possible, book in advance as walk-in prices are often higher. If you are staying at sharia (Muslim) hotels or small establishments at religiously conservative areas such as Aceh and West Sumatra, be aware that you may be asked to produce a marriage certificate, which you can simply show on your smartphone. This is because of the local customs that only people of the same gender can occupy one room. The words "Syariah" (Sharia) or "Halal" in a hotel advert are clear flags that unmarried couples will be turned away.<!-- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-08/indonesia-transforms-brothels-into-sharia-compliant-hotels/9130504 --> Large hotels though would often avoid this process. ==Learn== Foreign students from many countries study various majors in certain universities in a number of cities (mainly Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Denpasar). The cost of studying at Indonesian higher learning institutes is generally much lower than in the west, but you'll need to be fluent in Indonesian for many topics, and some topics also require knowledge of English (such as medicine and IT) or another language. The [http://darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id/ Darmasiswa Program] is a scholarship program funded by the government of Indonesia. It is open to all foreign students from countries with which Indonesia has diplomatic relations to study Indonesian languages, arts, music and crafts, and even some other subjects, including IT, science and photography. Participants can choose to study at any of the state universities and colleges participating in the program. There are over 50 participating locations. For university education in English, one can consider studying at, among others, [http://www.sgu.ac.id Swiss-German University], [http://www.uph.edu Universitas Pelita Harapan] or [http://www.president.ac.id President University]. Some famous Indonesian institutes include [http://www.ui.ac.id University of Indonesia], [http://www.itb.ac.id Bandung Institute of Technology] and [http://www.ugm.ac.id Gajah Mada University]. ==Work== In Indonesia, salaries for locals vary from US$150 and more than US$25,000/month, with the national average being around a paltry US$175. There is very wide disparity in earnings. The sales clerks that you see at luxurious shopping malls like Plaza Indonesia are likely earning between US$175–200 per month. Some adults above 20, especially those who are still single, stay with their parents to save money; nevertheless, the main reason they stay with parents is because it is the cultural norm, although some consider it impolite to leave parents on their own. In some cultures, the eldest is expected to help the parents, and you'll often find married couples living with parents and even in multi-generational homes as extended families are still the norm. As many Indonesians live on a very meagre income, accordingly many endure their circumstances with some considerable hardship, especially in places with a high cost of living like Jakarta. In the poorer provinces, they may only have very limited agrarian related prospects with essentially only subsistence levels of activity available to them. Many in that situation choose to leave their homes and families and seek work as migrant workers and servants, either in Indonesia's sprawling urban areas, or overseas. Most often the greater part of the money they earn is sent home. [[File:Jalan MH Thamrin - Dusk - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Skyscrapers in Jakarta]] Expats often earn higher salaries than their local equivalent performing in a similar capacity. An English teacher could make between Rp7,000,000-25,000,000, which is fairly high to wealthy by local standards. By law, a foreigner can only work at a company in a particular capacity for 5 years, and they are required to train a local to replace them but, in reality, this doesn't often happen. Also, foreigners may not work in any job, including CEO, that is related to personnel and human resources. You can do business that doesn't earn you money in Indonesia on a business visa, such as a sales call to stores and clients. Clergy use a religious visa, and a diplomat can get a diplomatic visa, but most everyone else must have a work-related visa (or spousal, if you've married a local), ''Kartu Izin Tinggal Sementara/Tetap'' {KITAS/KITAP} (temporary/permanent stay permit card), which last 1 and 5 years respectively, and a work permit. Working outside of work without your employer's permission, or working in a position that is different from your stated position, is considered illegal, too, and penalties can range from fines and/or imprisonment to deportation and even blacklisting is possible (but that is generally only for six months). In May 2011, a new law UU 6) was passed that made some improvements to immigration, especially for expats married to locals, as well as investors; sadly, the governmental ordinances relating to employment that were supposed to have been issued by a year later are still not resolved, however Immigration tends to treat them as being there while the Ministry of Manpower is generally uncooperative. You really should investigate employment laws in Indonesia to ensure you get your rights fulfilled. Aside from UU6/2011 about immigration, you should look at UU13/2003 about labour [http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Indonesian_Labor_Law_No._13_from_2003] and, if you want to teach, ''PerMen'' (Ministerial Decree) 66/2009. Some laws are available in English, but you must search. Starting on January 1, 2015 Indonesia is a member of Masyarakat Ekonomi Asean (MEA) or Asean Economy Community (AEC) as early European Union with some limitations, but tends to be free released or will release some rules concerning AEC. To realise that goods and services will be 'free' across borders, government will implement Test of Indonesians as Foreign Language (TOIFL) as TOEFL for all foreign employees (not only for ASEAN workers) in February 2015, but several months after it, the TOIFL is not necessary anymore for foreign workers. Due to rapid changing of the rule, learn Bahasa Indonesia in advance maybe a better way, at least the basic, because Bahasa Indonesia is relatively easy. The other rules that have been implemented are at least have bachelor's degree and Competitiveness Test for the positions. In 2014 there are about 65,000 legal foreign workers (exclude English teachers which might be illegal, etc.) in Indonesia. ==Stay safe== {{warningbox|Indonesia treats '''drug offences''' severely. The '''''death'' ''penalty'' or life in prison is highly possible''' for those convicted of trafficking, manufacturing, importing or exporting more than 5 grams of heroin, morphine, cocaine or 1 kilogram of cannabis or opium. But bringing any type of drugs that potentially causes addiction is essentially forbidden in any way as even a small usage of them will result in conviction, regardless of an accidental or deliberate act of carrying them into the country. Penalty for carrying below that amount can still result in up to 15 years of imprisonment and/or a fine of up to Rp15,000,000,000 (about 1 million US dollars). Attempts of bringing them have caused lengthy prosecution and shaming on national television at best, and capital punishment at worst. If a stranger asks you to bring some stuff on your way to Indonesia, even in exchange for money, do '''not''' accept, as you are most likely implicitly asked to transport drugs. Point-of-entry securities have found cases of these drugs found in strange places, from luggage handle to disguised as sachets of cereal, and thus have vigilant eyes for suspicious activities. If you need to bring any necessary medicine that looks unconventional or included in the narcotics and psychotropics category in Indonesia, you are highly advised to bring a doctor's prescription that is translated to English.}} [[File:5 Java Vulkan Semeru näher Lavafluss.JPG|thumb|[[Mount Semeru]], a popular tourist attraction in [[East Java]], erupting in 2004]] Indonesia has been and continues to be wracked by every pestilence known to man: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, terrorism, civil strife, plane crashes, kwashiorkor, and corruption make the headlines on a depressingly regular basis. However, it is important to retain a '''sense of proportion''' and remember Indonesia's '''vast size''': a tsunami in [[Aceh]] will not cause the slightest ripple on the beaches of [[Bali]], and street battles in troubled [[Central Sulawesi]] are irrelevant in the jungles of [[Papua]]. Unlike many other southeast Asian countries, scams are relatively unheard of in the less touristy areas, though be more cautious in Bali. ===Crime=== The '''crime rate''' has increased, but it remains mostly non-violent and guns are rare. Robbery, theft and [[pickpockets|pickpocketing]] are common in Indonesia, particularly in markets, public transport and pedestrian overpasses. Due to the increasing popularity of e-payment, criminals are switching to snatching smartphones BV rather than wallets and purses. Avoid flashing jewellery, gold watches, MP3 players or large cameras. Thieves have been known to snatch laptops and cellphones from Internet hotspot areas. Crime is rampant on local and long-distance public transport (buses, trains, ships). Do not accept drinks from strangers, as they may be laced with drugs. Choose your taxis carefully in cities (hotel taxis are often best), lock doors when inside and avoid using cellular phones, MP3 players, PDAs or laptops at traffic lights or in traffic jams. Do not place valuable items in checked baggage, as they may be stolen by baggage handlers. Do not leave valuable items in an empty hotel room, and use the hotel's safe deposit box instead of the in-room safe. Do not draw large amounts of cash from banks or ATMs. Guard your belongings carefully and consider carrying a money clip instead of a wallet. There are incidences of cards being skimmed or cloned at ATMs. 'Gallery ATMs' are where there are a number of ATMs in one room, often attached to larger branch of a bank. They sometimes have a security guard on duty, so there is a lower chance of someone being able to install a card skimmer into a machine. Cover your hand when entering the PIN. Pretty much all Indonesian ATM booths have a CCTV camera, supposedly for customer security, but who knows? If your card has a chip, there's a much lower chance of trouble. ===Corruption=== Indonesia is notorious for corruption. Officials may ask for ''uang suap'' (bribes), tips or "gifts" &mdash; the Indonesian terms are ''uang kopi'' or ''uang rokok'', literally "coffee money" and "cigarette money" &mdash; to supplement their meager salaries; pretending you do not understand may work. Some officials have been known to ask for furniture or whatever your company sells, or adult films. Even members of the Department of Religion have been known to extort money from mixed-nationality newlyweds. Generally, being polite, smiling, asking for an official receipt for any 'fees' you are asked to pay, more politeness and more smiling, will avoid any problems. Keep your cool and be patient. If you feel you've been overcharged, be sure to write a polite letter of complaint or inquiry to the person's boss. Many expatriates have done so with positive results, including a formal apology and refund of money, and some offices will expedite matters in the future for you just to avoid any more loss of face. Also, if you are dealing with, say, Immigration or the Police, it is best to be aware of any laws that affect you and bring a photocopy with you. It is not uncommon for them to be unaware of the laws that directly affect them, or at least pretend to be, and some are so brazen as to thump a big book of laws down on the table and demand that you show them the law you are referring to. The going rate for paying your way out of small offences (not carrying your passport, losing the departure card, minor or imaginary traffic violation) is Rp50,000. It's common for police to initially demand silly amounts or threaten you with going to the station, but keep cool and they'll be more reasonable. If your taxi, bus or car driver is stopped, any fine or bribe is not your problem and it's best not to get involved. (If it's clear that the police were out of line, your driver certainly won't object if you compensate him afterwards though.) Giving one bribe can lead to a seemingly never-ending chain of demands, even if you were just giving a gift of thanks. Many government officials still feel it is their '''right''' to receive such money and feel not one lick of shame or guilt; they can be, in fact, outrageously brazen if you're on their hook. Just say no. Carrying identity documents on your person is important. However, it is recommended that if an official on the street asks for your passport, for example, you instead provide a photocopy. Some officials have been known to hold documents hostage to ensure compliance with what they want from you. ===Civil strife and terrorism=== Indonesia has a number of provinces where independence movements have resorted to armed struggles, notably [[Aceh]] and [[Papua]]. But in 2005, after the tsunami in 2004, Aceh agreed to be a special region of Indonesia under Sharia Law. In addition, sectarian strife between Sunnis and Shias or Ahmadiyyas, as well as between the indigenous population and transmigrants from Java/Madura, continues to occur in [[Maluku]], central parts of [[Sulawesi]]. Elections in Indonesia frequently involve rowdy demonstrations that have on occasion spiralled into violence, and the Indonesian military has also been known to employ violent measures to control or disperse protesting crowds. Watch the latest news for updates if a conflict is erupting. In 2015, many areas do its general elections on the same day and reduce open campaigns due to efficiency cost, together it will low the tensions. Although most demonstrations and strife occur in Jakarta, provincial capitals and even smaller places aren't immune. In the event that you see them, avoid it and go to a different part of town or return to your hotel. [[Bali]] with Balinese tourist concern is always calmer than the other site of Indonesia. While the great majority of civil strife in Indonesia is a strictly local affair, terrorist bombings targeting Western interests have also taken place in Bali and [[Jakarta]], most notably the 2002 bombing in [[Kuta]] that killed 202 people, including 161 tourists as well as the Australian embassy and the J.W. Marriott hotel has been bombed twice. Bombings of non-tourist locations do happen, too, but low yield bombs are usually used. After 2002 bombing with about 1.2 tonnes explosive there are no heavy bombing anymore and individual bombing (sometimes without any relation with some certain groups) do bombing with only less than five kilograms low explosives and the target is not tourists anymore, but police or government places. To minimise your risk, avoid any tourist-oriented nightclub or restaurant without strong security measures in place. Nevertheless, you are far more likely to be killed in a traffic accident or due to a tropical disease than in some random terrorist attack in Indonesia, so while you should be prudent, there is no need to be paranoid. ===Drugs=== Visitors are greeted with cheery '''"Death to Drug Traffickers"''' signs at airports and offenders have received long jail terms for simple possession. In a high profile case, nine Australian heroin traffickers (known as the "Bali 9") were caught and two of them were executed while the other seven remain in prison. Other foreigners have already been executed for drug trafficking&mdash; but drugs are still widely available. The most common is marijuana (known as ''ganja'', ''gele'' or ''cimeng''), which is not only sold to tourists but is used as food in some parts of the country, notably [[Aceh]]. At some popular destinations, such as [[Kuta]] Beach, you may be offered drugs for sale repeatedly. Hard drugs are common in the nightlife scene, especially in [[Jakarta]] and [[Bali]], but also elsewhere. Ecstasy, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine are widely available and dealt with equally harshly by the Indonesian police. Magic mushrooms are advertised openly in parts of [[Bali]] and [[Lombok]] and although the Indonesian legal position on these is unclear, purchase and consumption is unwise. It's highly advisable to steer well clear, as entrapment and drug busts are common and you really, '''really''' don't want to get involved with the Indonesian justice system; thanks to the anti-corruption drive, you cannot count on being able to bribe your way out anymore and escape a harsh or even far worse sentence. You're better off going to Amsterdam if you want to get high. ===Natural disasters=== [[File:Monumen Tsunami di Lapangan Blang Padang, Banda Aceh; 2013.jpg|thumb|Tsunami memorial in Aceh]] Indonesia is a chain of highly volcanic islands sprinkled along the Ring of Fire, so '''[[earthquakes]]''' occur often and '''[[tsunami]]s''' and '''[[Volcanoes|volcano eruptions]]''' are all too common. On 26 December 2004, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of [[Aceh]], sending tsunami waves up to 30 metres high across the Indian Ocean. Hundreds of thousands perished and many more were displaced. Mount Merapi in [[Yogyakarta]] spews ash nearly every year or so. In some years, the ash can reach far into the Yogyakarta city and deadly hot smoke cascades down into the villages, as happened in 2010. Most of the country is, unfortunately, prone to these kinds of disasters, with the exception of Sumatra's east coast, Java's north coast, Kalimantan, southern Sulawesi, and southern Papua. Realistically, there is little you can do to avoid these risks. You need to brace yourself in the event of an earthquake. But volcanoes, unlike earthquakes, are much more predictable. The local media & authority usually has good warning of how active the volcano is and will be. Steer clear of the areas around the volcano and change your travel plans if the situation is imminent. In the event of being near a volcanic activity - take note of what media reports say about where things are dangerous, check warning signs and fire escape routes in hotels. Always be aware of areas experiencing volcanic activity and evacuate when prompted. However, should you be caught in a cloud of volcanic ash from a far-away eruption, cover your mouth and nose immediately, then seek shelter in an enclosed place with a strong roof. In the event of earthquakes, hide under sturdy objects if indoors or run outside if near the door, and stay away from tall objects if outdoors. Any earthquake bigger than a 6.5 magnitude that lasts a long time usually triggers a tsunami warning (usually by siren or loudspeaker). Even if you don't hear a warning, if you feel a persistent & violent shaking, get away from the coast and seek higher land immediately. Indonesia is not prone to organised tropical systems, yet the rain can be heavy with thunderstorms and (sometimes swirling) winds, especially during the rainy season when it happens pretty frequent. Landslides occur in mountain slopes or cliffs, and flooding in lowlands or former deltas can be serious and ongoing. While there are rarely weather reports in any form of media, it's a good idea to pack an umbrella if it is said to rain or be vigilant for any signs of incoming storm, such as dark, towering and puffy clouds. In heavy rain when there is an accumulation of volcanic ash in recently erupted volcanoes, it can result in ''lahar dingin'' (a very dangerous of slurry with stones and boulders). ===Wildlife=== '''Crocodiles''' and '''poisonous snakes''' are present throughout Indonesia, although they are uncommon in most areas. Cobras and green tree snakes are generally the most common. Since most locals don't know the difference between poisonous and harmless snakes, snakes are aggressively slaughtered in many places, and some places sell them as food, especially cobra and python meat. '''Komodo dragons''' can be very dangerous if harassed, but are only found on [[Komodo National Park]] islands and in neighbouring island of Flores. Scorpions, whip scorpions, crabs, spiders and certain other critters, among them rove beetles can be found around the country and, while an encounter can produce unpleasant results, they are generally not fatal. Despite this, seek professional help if you are bitten or develop a mysterious rash. Large predators are increasingly rare, with Sumatran tigers being seriously endangered along with most other large animals, and even small jungle felines are hard to find now. Birds, excepting certain types that have little commercial value, are absent in areas once flush with a variety of species. ===LGBT travellers=== Attitudes toward homosexuality vary vastly. There are no laws against homosexuality in most of Indonesia, with the notable exception of [[Aceh]]. Cosmopolitan [[Jakarta]] and [[Bali]] boast gay nightclubs, and ''bencong'' or ''banci'' (transvestites and transsexuals) seem to have a special place in Indonesian culture, even as far as being hosts and MCs of TV programs, as well as special districts where these types of Pekerja Seks Komersial {PSK} (prostitute or gigolo) offer services - albeit illegally. In staunchly Islamic areas such as [[Aceh]], however, homosexuals can legally be caned. As a general rule, gay visitors should err on the side of discretion; while violence against homosexuals is a rarity, they may be met with nasty comments and unwanted attention. ===Directions=== Indonesians like to try to be helpful when you are lost - even when they don't really know where your destination is - but be careful to check directions received with at least one other person, and this problem extends to drivers of private transportation, such as taxis. You may find yourself in the general area you want to be in before the driver will admit they don't know where to go. ==Stay healthy== {{infobox|Break like the wind|Most Indonesians have not yet quite accepted the germ theory of disease: instead, any flu-like diseases are covered under the concept of ''masuk angin'', lit. "enter wind". Preventive measures include avoiding cold drinks and making sure bus windows are tightly rolled up during a 48-hour bus ride (evidently ''kretek'' smoke does not cause ''masuk angin''), while accepted cures include the practice of ''kerokan'' (scrubbing a coin over your oiled skin) or the less socially acceptable ''kentut'', in other words, fart! Belching '''is''' socially acceptable, both after eating to indicate satisfaction and while undergoing reflexology as the skilful foot manipulation forces all of that wayward wind to exit your body. More deadly still than ''masuk angin'' is ''angin duduk'', lit. "wind while sitting". This is when a fan or air-conditioner blows cool air directly onto your neck while you are sitting down. To prevent it, never turn any fitted fan on, or make sure to set the air-conditioner temperature a couple of degrees warmer than the ambient air temperature.}} The bad news is that every disease known to man can be found somewhere in Indonesia &mdash; the good news is that you most probably will not go there. [[Malaria]] prophylaxis is not necessary for [[Java]] or [[Bali]], but is wise if travelling for extended periods in remote areas of [[Sumatra]], [[Borneo]], [[Lombok]] or points east. Dengue fever can be contracted anywhere and using insect repellents (DEET) and mosquito nets are highly advisable. The common advice to turn your air-con to its lowest setting to deter mosquitoes doesn't work - they simply fly under the covers and enjoy your body heat while sucking up a bloody cocktail; a fan on medium or high is much more effective. But all the efforts are no guarantee you are safe, dengue fever vaccine is available now, after trial in the [[Thousand Islands (Indonesia)|Thousand Islands]], but as typhoid vaccine is not guaranteed 100 percent effective due to the many variants of the disease, however after three shots of dengue fever vaccine of totally Rp2,500,000, someone maybe get the fever in mild status or maybe doesn't realise at all. The best way to overcome before and during the infection is always to drink a lot of water due to one of the side effect is inner dehydration (leakage of blood plasma) and sometimes someone never realises s/he has been infected, the virus will be last in 5 days due to self-limited life, even without any treatment. But if you are infected and realise it, certainly getting a doctor is the best way. '''Hepatitis''' B is also common, mainly in Lombok and Lesser Sunda Islands and getting vaccinated before arriving in Indonesia is wise, but Hepatitis B cannot be transmitted by foods. Food hygiene is often questionable and getting vaccinated for hepatitis A and possibly typhoid fever is a wise precaution. Both kinds of hepatitis vaccines should be administered 6 months before your itinerary. See a doctor if what seems like [[travellers' diarrhoea]] does not clear up within a few days, or is accompanied by a fever. '''Oralit''' is a cheap, widely-available brand of rehydration salts, you should be able to find the sachets in even the smallest ''apotek''. The usual advice - one dose after every bowel movement or every time you vomit. Tastes pretty lousy, but is effective in making you feel a bit better. The air quality in major cities, especially [[Jakarta]] and [[Surabaya]], is poor, and the seasonal haze (June–October) from forest fires on [[Borneo]] and northern [[Sumatra]] can also cause respiratory problems. If you have asthma, bring your medicine and nebuliser/inhaler. Polio has been eradicated from Indonesia now. '''Avian influenza''' (bird flu) has also made headlines, but outbreaks are sporadic and limited to people who deal with live or dead poultry in rural areas. Eating cooked chicken appears to be safe. There is '''rabies''' in Indonesia and it can be carried by any warm-blooded animal. Many will be asymptomatic and will appear healthy while being infectious. Bali has a known problem with its dog population. Cats and monkeys are still risky. If your travel involves handling animals in any way you might want to get the shots first. Otherwise, try not to get too close. The local Indonesian health care system is in many cases, '''not up to western standards'''. While a short-term stay in an Indonesian hospital or medical centre for simple health problems is probably not markedly different to a western facility, serious and critical medical emergencies will stretch the system to the limit. However, some private hospitals in big cities - such as in Java and Bali - have an international accreditation, though you will be paying a steep premium for their services. In any case, travel health insurance that includes '''medical evacuation''' back to a home country is highly recommended. Many rich Indonesians often choose to travel to neighbouring [[Singapore]] to receive more serious health care, and you should consider that option too. Before going to a hospital for non-emergency cases, it is advisable to ask which hospitals are good and which aren't. [[File:Ubud Bali Indonesia Pharmacy-01.jpg|thumb|Pharmacy in Ubud]] If you need a specific medicine, bring the medicine in its container/bottle, if possible with the doctor's prescription. Indonesian custom inspectors may ask about the medicine. If you need additional medicine in Indonesia, bring the container to an ''apotek'' (pharmacy) and if possible mention the active ingredients of the medicine. Drugs are usually manufactured locally under different brand names but contain the same ingredients, the ingredients are always accompanied by the brand names in smaller letters. Be careful about the proper dosage of the medicine and be aware that small toko obat (not apotek) knowingly sell "recycled" (expired) medicine at low prices. For routine traveller complaints, one can often find ''dokter'' (medical doctors) in towns. These small clinics are usually walk-in, although you may face a long wait. Most clinics open in the afternoon (from 16:00). The emergency room (UGD/IGD) in hospitals are always open (24 hr). There are ''poliklinik'' (clinics) in most hospitals (08:00-16:00). Advance payment, incremental payments or some amount of credit card blocked are expected for treatment in some of the hospitals. Be warned that the doctors/nurses may not speak English well enough to describe an appropriate diagnosis or may be reluctant to provide one, be patient and take a good phrasebook or a translator with you. Ask about the name and dosage of the prescription medicine, as a few doctors may oversubscribe to inflate their own commission, antibiotics are often inappropriately prescribed, and vitamins are often provided liberally. ===HIV=== Indonesia has a high '''HIV''' prevalence rate. (0.5% of Population in 2014) However, most infections are among '''injecting of same syringe drug users''' and followed by '''sex workers'''. Always protect yourself before engaging in risky activities. ===Water=== '''[[Tap water]]''' is generally not potable in Indonesia. Water or ice served to you in restaurants may have been purified and/or boiled (''air minum'' or ''air putih''), but do ask. ''Air mineral'' (bottled water), usually known as ''Aqua'' after the best-known brand, is cheap and available everywhere, but check that the seals are intact. Also, be wary of buying from wandering vendors near public transport as there are occasional reports of people being drugged with a bottle that has been injected with a drug and robbed. Most hotels provide free drinking water (generally, 2 small bottles, or a water heater) because tap water is rarely potable. Beware of ice which may not have been prepared with potable water or transported and kept in hygienic conditions. ==Respect== {{infobox|Names and addressing names|Indonesians follow the western naming order convention; however, some people do not denote their surnames or don't have one. Indonesia has thousands of cultures with their own naming conventions, and not all of them have the concept of "family surnames." Chinese names typically follow Chinese naming conventions (family name first, then given name). Indonesian ID cards do not differentiate first names from surnames. Polite forms of address for people you don't know are '''Bapak''' ("Father") for men and '''Ibu''' ("Mother") for women. If you know the name of the person you're talking to, you can address them respectfully as ''(Ba)pak'' or ''(i)bu'' followed by their name (typically their first name), for men and women respectively; for example, former president Suharto was known as ''Pak Harto''. The Javanese terms ''mas'' ("older brother") and ''mbak'' ("older sister") are also common but is best reserved for equals, not superiors or those who are obviously more senior. You may be called ''Tuan'' (Mr), ''Nona'' (Ms) or ''Nyonya'' (Mrs), as these are usually used in Western terms. Calling by someone's first name is enough only if you already know the person personally. When referring to other people, it is best to mention them by name (or as many Indonesians do, use "si+the name". Example: "Si mas John" or "Si mbak Mary") rather than "dia" ("he/she"), as it signifies openness (so as not to talk of them secretly) and acknowledgement.}} By and large, except for hawkers and touts, Indonesians are polite people and adopting a few local conventions will go a long way toward smoothing your stay. *One general tip for getting by in Indonesia is that '''saving face''' is extremely important in Indonesian culture. If you should get into a dispute with anybody, forget trying to 'win' or arguing & accusing the person at fault. Better results will be gained by remaining polite and humble at all times, never raising your voice, and smiling, asking the person to seek a solution to the problem. Rarely, if ever, is it appropriate to try to blame, or accuse. However, if someone is clearly corrupt or obstructive, a letter or call to, or a meeting with, a higher up may remedy the problem. How high up you may have to go is variable. * Do smile and nod your head or greet people as you walk around. A very Indonesian way to wave off hawkers and touts is to '''thank them''': ''terima kasih'' in this case is short for ''tidak, terima kasih'', "No, thank you". *When meeting someone, be it for the first time ever or just the first time that day, it is common to shake hands &mdash; but in Indonesia this is no knuckle-crusher, just a '''light touching of the palms''', often followed by bringing your hand to your chest. Meetings often start and end with everybody shaking hands with everybody. However, don't try to shake hands with a Muslim woman unless she offers her hand first. It is respectful to bend slightly (not a complete bow) when greeting someone older or in a position of authority. *'''Never use your left hand for anything!''' It is considered very rude as Muslims and Hindus use their left hands to wash their privates after using the toilet. This is especially true when you are shaking hands or handing something to someone. It can be hard to get used to, especially if you are left-handed. However, sometimes special greetings are given with both hands. If you are, out of necessity, to hand someone something with your left hand, you should apologise: "Maaf, tangan kiri," (Sorry for using my left hand). *Avoid touching the top of anyone's head as some cultures here consider it as a holy part of their body. Do not point at someone with your finger; instead with your right thumb, or a fully opened hand. Do not stand or sit with your arms crossed or on your hips as this a sign of anger or hostility. *Remove your footwear outside before entering a house, unless the owner explicitly allows you to keep them on. Even then, it might be more polite to remove them. Do not put your feet up while sitting and try not to show the bottom of your feet to someone - it is considered rude. Don't walk in front of people, instead walk behind them. When others are sitting, while walking around them, it is customary to bow slightly and lower a hand to "cut" through the crowd; avoid standing upright. *And if all this seems terribly complex, don't worry about it too much &mdash; Indonesians are an easygoing bunch and don't expect foreigners to know or understand the intricacies of local etiquette. If you're wondering about a person's reaction or you see any peculiar gesture you don't understand, they will appreciate it if you ask them directly (casually later, in a friendly and humble manner), rather than ignoring it. In general, such a question is more than an apology; it shows trust. *'''Do not assume''' that everyone will have the same opinion as you regarding the '''Soeharto''' regime. While a lot of people criticise this era for corruption, dictatorship, and racism, especially towards Chinese Indonesians, many still praise this era for economic growth, stability, and cheap prices of produce. It is better to assess the speaker's opinion before approaching the topic. *Do not be surprised if a few locals interact with foreigners, especially those of European descent, in a way that may be taken as "rude and overreacting". They may refer to you as a '"bule'" (literally, albino) and do things such as constant staring, taking pictures with you, greeting you with laughter, and then asking questions to some extent. You might also see some form of astonishment or amusement for doing what they do that they assume you don't. This is not meant to be an insult, but a form of curiosity. *A few Buddhist & Hindu temples & homes may have a Swastika placed somewhere. They are religious symbols, '''not''' a form of anti-Semitism or support of Nazism. ===Dress=== By and large, Indonesia is a conservative country and modest dress is advisable. At most of the beaches on Bali and Lombok the locals are used to foreigners prancing around in bikinis ('''never''' topless or nude), but elsewhere women are advised to keep legs and necklines covered and to match the locals when bathing. Covering your hair is unnecessary, although doing so may be appreciated in [[Aceh]]. Wearing shorts or miniskirts is unlikely to cause actual offence, but clothing like this is sometimes associated with sex workers. Men, too, can gain respect by wearing collared, long-sleeve shirts and trousers if dealing with bureaucracy; a tie is not normally worn in Indonesia. ==Connect== Keeping in touch with the outside world from Indonesia is rarely a problem, at least if you stay anywhere close to the beaten track. ===Phone calls=== [[File:Anak-anak desa bermain di sawah.jpg|thumb|Cell phone mast in Java]] In the past the locals would go to ''wartel'' (short for ''warung telekomunikasi'' or telecommunication booth) to make phone call, but nowadays it is hardly to be found as many Indonesians can now afford mobile phones. Phone numbers in Indonesia are of the form <code>+62 12 345 6789</code> where "62" is the country code for Indonesia, followed by the area code without the prefix 0, and the phone number. If you omit the +62 prefix, you will need to punch the "0" area code prefix for calls to another area code. Mobile numbers in Indonesia must always be dialed with all digits as they are not pegged to a specific area code. Omit the prefix "0" if calling with a +62 prefix. ; Making local calls : Dial ''(telephone number)'' ; Making long-distance calls : Dial 0-''(area code)''-''(telephone number)'' ; Making international calls : Dial 017-''([[List of country calling codes|country code]])''-''(area code, if any)''-''(telephone number)''. You can use the "001", "007" or "008" prefix (real fixed line), but the tariffs are 3 times than using prefix 017 (through internet). ; You can make International calls through operator: dial 101 or 102. ; Making long distance collect calls : Dial 0871-''(area code)'' ; Connecting to the Dial-up Internet : Dial 080989999 (from your modem), costing you Rp150/minute [http://www.telkom.co.id/products-services/]. However, most Indonesians, especially in the big cities, can now afford the much faster broadband internet from various ISPs. ; Telkom Calling Card access number : Dial 168 ===Mobile phones=== Mobile numbers in Indonesia always start with the prefix 08xx, in which the third and fourth digits denote the original mobile network assigned. All calls must always be dialed with all digits (10-12 digits, including the "0" prefix within Indonesia); omit the first 0 if using the Indonesian country code. Hence, the number <code>0812-3456-7890</code> can also be called with the number <code>+62 812-3456-7890</code>. The Indonesian mobile phone market is very competitive and prices are low: you can pick up a prepaid SIM card for less than Rp10,000 and calls cost as little as Rp300 a minute to some other countries using certain carriers (subject to the usual host of restrictions). SMS (text message) service is cheap, with local SMS about Rp300, and international SMS for Rp600, but not all providers allow international SMS and also only to/from certain countries. For easier communication purposes the providers encourage using WhatsApp. Indonesia is also the world's largest market for used phones and can be bought initial from Rp80,000, whereas basic feature phone with dual SIM slots start from Rp120,000, smartphones with 4G (LTE) support from Rp600,000. Using 3G smartphone is sufficient enough, because not all Indonesian tourist areas have 4G coverage, even in [[Bali]]. The country has multiple service providers, in the order of the largest coverage, [http://www.telkomsel.com/ '''Telkomsel'''], '''[https://indosatooredoo.com/en/personal Indosat Ooredoo]''', [http://www.xl.co.id/ '''XL Axiata'''] and [http://www.tri.co.id/ '''3''']. Each has sub-brands that are either a pre-paid or a post-paid service. In major cities, any will work just fine, but if you are travelling beyond the major cities (as you should do), Telkomsel is often the most reliable and in many cases the only one operating. By law, all phone numbers in Indonesia must be registered using a national ID Card and a Family Card. While this practically renders foreigners ineligible to use an Indonesian phone number, it can often however be worked around by activating it at the respective provider's office (for example, Telkomsel's GraPari, Galeri Indosat or XL Center). A new device registration law came into effect from 15 September 2020, intended to control the long-term importation of untaxed devices from outside of Indonesia. Any device that has been previously used on an Indonesian network before 15 April 2020 (the day the law was officially supposed to come into force) is "grandfathered in", but if you have not, the following procedure must be completed. Before you depart for Indonesia, you will need to submit a preliminary registration form at the Customs website [https://www.beacukai.go.id/register-imei.html here.] You will then receive a QR code which you will need to save or print and present at the Customs checkpoint upon arrival in Indonesia. Customs will complete registration and assess any applicable duties, after which you will be able to use local Indonesian SIMs with your device. The current duty-free allowance is two devices valued at US$500 '''total'''. Any declared value above that amount will be '''taxed at 40%''' if you do not have an Indonesian tax ID (30% if you do). If you forget to declare your device upon arrival, declarations made after arrival will result in the '''entire value''' of the device being taxed. If you do not complete this procedure, you will be limited to purchasing special "tourist SIMs" or roaming from your home country. These tourist SIMs cost significantly more than local plans (Telkomsel's tourist plan is Rp 100,000 for 300 minutes, 300 SMS, and 10 GB for 14 days) and only last a short amount of time (they can not be extended in validity and you must instead purchase another one when the prescribed period is up), but if you have a particularly expensive phone or forgot to declare your phone before arrival, it is likely to be cheaper than paying the duty to use a standard plan with. Making international calls from mobile phone: Telkomsel: Dial 01017-'', Smartfren: Dial 01033 and then ([[List of country calling codes|country code]])''-''(area code, if any)''-''(telephone number)''. For other providers can check the prefix at envelope of the SIM card or ask to its call centre. Most of the tariff is Rp 1,000/minutes to Rp 1,500/minutes call to phone line, and about double tariff call to mobile phone. Call to Africa is expensive about Rp 4,000/minutes call to phone line. ===Internet=== Similar to ''wartel,'' in the past the locals would go to '''warnet''' (internet cafes) to use internet. They are now hard to be found except in small towns. Prices vary considerably, and as usual, you tend to get what you pay for, but you'll usually be looking at around Rp 5,000 per hour with faster access than from your own mobile phone. In large cities, there are free '''WiFi''' hotspots in some restaurants, stores, and in many parks or public utility area in big cities. Some hotels also provide free hotspots in the lobby, in their restaurants and in the rooms that may be free or incur an additional charge. Indonesia practices '''Internet censorship''' and some 70,000 sites are blocked. The vast majority of these are porn, but some common Western sites like Reddit and many LGBTQ+ targeted dating apps are also blocked, and social messaging systems like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram have been temporarily blocked as recently as 2019 during riots and other sensitive events. Set up a VPN to ensure uninterrupted access, and have a backup plan for reaching friends and family; so far email services like Gmail have not been targeted. If you are staying for longer than a week and need to browse the '''Internet on mobile''', it is recommended to buy a local SIM card as the price is much cheaper compared to roaming with your own operator; Rp 20,000 can give you at least 2GB of data for the majority of networks. If you have GSM/WCDMA mobile phones, you can easily use them for internet connections with most prepaid cards from the major operators. Quota-based and unlimited monthly/weekly/daily packages are both available (the latter are becoming more popular), and the available deals and combinations change constantly. The best way to know the current deals is to visit the operators' websites (generally in Indonesian only) or to ask the dealers selling SIM cards. Despite the claims of various dodgy airport shops, you do ''not'' need to buy a modem bundle to use these packages with your phone. Also, the package price in the airport is often considerably inflated so it's a good idea to buy it later in the city, or visit a chosen operator's local (official) office, or easily at street or mall vendors. '''4G-LTE''' technology is new to Indonesia and penetration is patchy, especially outside major cities, but 3G Internet speeds in reliable in most locations. As the frequency may be different from other countries, you are advised to check for your device's compatibility. Registering for a new SIM card is a must for Indonesian citizens, who need to show their ID card and Family Card. Foreigners will have the passport photographed by the vendor, but not all vendors are familiar with this procedure; visiting a service provider's shop is the best. ===Telephone directories and information services=== ====Other information services==== * {{listing | name=Current time | phone=999 }} * {{listing | name=Information about Telkom services | phone=162 }} * {{listing | name=Phone directory | phone=108 |content=Phone directory in other cities (Code Area) 108 }} * {{listing | name=Hello Yellow Phone Directory | phone=1500057 (in country only) }} * Online Yellow Pages: [http://www.yellowpages.co.id Indonesian YellowPages] [http://www.kota.com kota] * Code area of large cities in Indonesia: Balikpapan (0542), Banda Aceh (0651), Bandung (022), Batam (0778), Betung (022), Bintan (0770), Bogor (025), Cirebon (023), Demak (029), Denpasar (0361), Jakarta (021), Jember (033), Jogyakarta (0274), Kupang (0380), Makassar (0411), Malang (034), Manado (0431), Mataram (0370), Medan (061), Palembang (0711), Pekanbaru (0761), Semarang (024), Solo (0271), Surabaya (031) ===Postal Service=== [[File:Kantor Pos.jpg|thumb|Postal office in Yogyakarta]] Postal service is provided by the state-owned [http://www.posindonesia.co.id/ '''Pos Indonesia'''], which will deliver to even the remotest areas. JNE and Tiki are also reliable enough to send packages to anywhere in Indonesia for less than $15 in up to 10 business days, depending on the origin and destination. FedEx, DHL, and UPS sends package internationally, and FedEx as well as its local affiliation RPX have drop box offices. Intra-city deliveries, especially in Jakarta, can be easily done in hours using a courier service from the same smartphone app that you can call for an ojek (see ''by ojek'' section). ===Tourism Promotion Centre=== * {{listing | name=Ministry of Tourism and Culture | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.17, 9th floor, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 383 8303 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board | alt=BPPI | url= | email= | address= Wisma Nugraha Santana 9th flr. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 8, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 570 4879 | tollfree= |fax=+62 21 570 4855 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ===Emergency=== In most major cities, all emergency services can be called at '''112''' free of charge from any telephone, and will deploy services based on the type of emergency; calling that number everywhere else will usually be redirected to police, which will in turn also tries to deploy the necessary services, although it will take a little longer. For a specific service, have the numbers below in hand. * {{listing | name=Police | alt=POLRI | url=https://www.polri.go.id/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=110 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Indonesian National Police | wikidata=Q3103954 | content= }} ** {{listing | name=Indonesian Police HQ | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Trunojoyo 3, South Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 7218144 | tollfree= }} * {{listing | name=Fire department | phone=113 }} * {{listing | name=Ambulance | phone=118 }} * {{listing | name=Search and rescue team | phone=115 }} ** {{listing | name=National Search and Rescue agency | alt=BASARNAS | url= | email= | address= Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.5, Jakarta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 348-32881, +62 21 348-32908, +62 21 348-32869 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Red Cross HQ |address=Jakarta | phone=+62 21 3843582 }} English-speaking operators are '''not''' available even in major cities, as operators will typically speak Indonesian as their primary language. ===Media=== English publications in Indonesia have sprung up, albeit very slowly. [http://www.thejakartapost.com '''The Jakarta Post'''] is Indonesia's largest circulating English newspaper; you can grab a copy in some of Indonesia's biggest cities. [http://www.thejakartaglobe.com '''The Jakarta Globe'''] is in a tabloid format and usually has richer content. Both newspapers provide good online content too. [http://en.tempo.co '''Tempo Media'''] maintains an online presence in English, even publishing its own English weekly magazine, but it is mostly filled with hard news. [http://www.antaranews.com/en/ '''Antara News'''] also provides some news in English as well. State-owned TV station, TVRI, has its own English news service at 18:00 WIB (West Indonesian time) daily. Indonesia's pioneer news channel, MetroTV, also has an English news program at 01:00 WIB Tuesdays through Saturdays. Berita Satu World is an English news channel that can be watched in selected cable TV providers. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Indonesia uses 220 volt and 50 Hz system. Outlets are European standard two round pins, either the CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types. Adapter for your stecker are easily found at almost mini markets. Electricity within Java and Bali is on 24 hours a day. This is also generally true in most populated areas outside the two islands, although they may be more prone to blackouts. The remote or less populated villages may have electricity on for a few hours per day only or even none at all. === Laundry === {{Main|Laundry}} Almost all hotels offer laundry service. If you want to save some money, look for a public laundry service called "Laundry Kiloan" (in Indonesian) and usually charged by the weight. For standard service, your clothes will be washed, dried, ironed, folded, and usually packed in plastic. It may take as long as up to three days to get your clothes back, so plan in advance. The tariff is Rp 7,000-12,000 per kilogram with and the price is doubled if you wish to use an express service. ===Embassies and consulates=== The ''[http://www.kemlu.go.id/en/Default.aspx Kementerian Luar Negeri]'' (Kemenlu) or Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. All embassies are located in [[Jakarta]] (see that article for listings), but a few countries maintain consulates general and honorary consulates elsewhere, mostly in [[Surabaya]], [[Bali]], and some cities (e.g. Malaysia in [[Pekanbaru]], the Philippines in [[Manado]], Papua New Guinea in [[Jayapura]] and so on). {{geo|-2|118|zoom=5}} {{isPartOf|Southeast Asia}} {{outlinecountry}} sv1a6k54uy6lnmytglztnbej55pfw3f 0 16024 4491797 4356604 2022-07-28T13:09:48Z 73.127.105.142 /* Eat */ Updated listing for La Cazuela - Appears not to be open anymore wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jackson banner Mississippi State Capitol.jpg|caption=Mississippi State Capitol|pgname=Jackson}} '''[https://www.visitjackson.com/ Jackson]''' is the capital of the state of [[Mississippi]]. Before Jackson became Jackson, a village sprang up around a trading post on the Pearl River called LeFleur's Bluff. Even while the Choctaw Nation called this area home, Mississippi was created in 1817 and early government officials from Natchez selected this site for a new capital in 1821. Jackson was slow to take off, but the Confederacy used it as a manufacturing center and military hospital during the war. General Tecumseh Sherman noted its significance and burned it once on his way to the military campaign in Vicksburg and then once again to completion after Confederate troops from the city had blundered a sort of revenge attack. Thus a lot of antebellum architecture went up in flames, sparing pretty much only the original capitol building and governor's home. Thereafter Jackson eventually became the major metropolitan area in the state after wresting that status from Meridian. But, as elsewhere in the South, racial inequality permeated society, and Jackson became a significant site for Civil Rights movement activity from Freedom Riders demonstrations to marches. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Jackson-Evers International Airport | alt={{IATA|JAN}} | url=https://jmaa.com/ | email= | address=100 International Dr | lat=32.311111 | long=-90.075833 | directions= | phone=+1 601 939-5631 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | wikidata=Q1025454 | content=With direct flights to a number of major cities by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United, and American Eagle. Flights to regional hubs (Charlotte, Memphis, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston (Bush and Hobby), Atlanta, Chicago (Midway and O'Hare), Baltimore, Washington-National, Orlando). }} ===By train=== '''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak]''' serves Jackson with the once-daily [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/city-of-new-orleans-train.html ''City of New Orleans''] between [[Chicago]] and [[New Orleans]]. {{marker|type=go|name=Union Station|url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/jan|lat=32.300981|long=-90.191006}} is located at 300 W Capitol St, just west of downtown. The station also serves as a hub for local buses. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Greyhound | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Union Station, 300 W Capital St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=offers buses from Union Station in downtown Jackson. Keep in mind the area immediately around the station and to the south is not the best at night. }} ===By car=== Downtown Jackson is situated just northwest of the junction of '''Interstate 55''' (running north and south) and '''Interstate 20''' (running east and west). New Orleans, LA is about 190 miles south of Jackson; Memphis, TN. is about 210 miles north; Dallas, TX is about 300 miles west; Atlanta, GA is about 320 miles east. ==Get around== {{mapframe|32.3037|-90.1840|zoom=13}} '''[https://www.jacksonms.gov/fares-passes-and-transfers/ JATRAN]''', the city transit system, has buses from Union Station six days a week until shortly after 5PM each day. Their phone number is: +1 601-948-7140 Pick up route schedules at the JATRAN office, open weekdays inside Union Station. The JATRAN is not considered safe or efficient transportation by locals. ==See== ===Landmarks and Monuments=== * {{see | name=Old Capitol Museum | alt= | url=https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/old-capitol-museum | email= | address=100 S State St | lat=32.299147 | long=-90.179872 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | wikipedia=Old_Mississippi_State_Capitol | hours= | price= | content=A vestige of the past that escaped Sherman's scorching tactics, it was the original MS statehouse from 1839-1903. }} * {{see | name=New State Capitol | alt= | url=http://www.legislature.ms.gov/ | email= | address=400 High St | lat=32.303889 | long=-90.182222 | directions= | phone=+1 601 359-3114 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mississippi State Capitol | image=Mississippi State Capitol building in Jackson.jpg | wikidata=Q3696020 | content=Built in 1903 in Beaux Arts style, with a classy rotunda and all. Sometimes the golden American Bald Eagle atop the building will shift direction a little due to severe weather. }} * {{see | name=Supreme Court Building | alt= | url=https://courts.ms.gov | email= | address=450 High St | lat=32.3053 | long=-90.1822 | directions= | phone=+1 601 359-3694 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Supreme Court of Mississippi | wikidata=Q7644945 | content= }} * {{listing | type=see | name=War Memorial Building | alt= | url=https://www.legion.org/memorials/243906/jackson-mississippi-war-memorial-building | email= | address=120 S State St | lat=32.299787 | long=-90.179508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q54951951 | lastedit=2019-08-29 | content= }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mississippi Governor's Mansion | alt= | url=https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/governors-mansion | email= | address=300 E Capitol St | lat=32.299936 | long=-90.183336 | directions= | phone=+1 601-359-6421 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 9:30am-11:30am | price= | wikidata=Q12061896 | lastedit=2019-08-29 | content=A fine specimen of architecture from the antebellum period that made it through the Civil War. }} * {{see | name=Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/memy/index.htm | email= | address=2332 Margaret W Alexander Dr | lat=32.34095 | long=-90.21265 | directions= | phone=+1 601 345-7211 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | wikipedia=Medgar_and_Myrlie_Evers_Home_National_Monument | content=Displays the home of civil rights activist Medgar Evers where he was assassinated in his carport in 1963. }} ===Museums=== * {{see | name=Mississippi Civil Rights Museum | alt= | url=https://mcrm.mdah.ms.gov/ | email= | address=222 North St. | lat=32.3018 | long=-90.1781 | directions= | phone=+1 601 576-6800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Mississippi Civil Rights Museum | wikidata=Q6879088 | lastedit=2017-12-09 | content=Jackson was an important scene in the Civil Rights movement of the US. This museum covers that. }} * {{see | name=Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum | alt= | url=https://www.msagmuseum.org/ | email= | address=1150 Lakeland Dr | lat=32.336604 | long=-90.157764 | directions= | phone=+1 601-432-4500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-5PM | price=$6/adult $4/concession | content=Here you'll find a living history farm on an original (relocated) farmstead and practically everything you wanted to know about cotton and catfish rearing, plus gardens, a farm animal barnyard, and exhibits on typical agrarian town life and blacksmithing. Offers train and carousel rides for $1. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mississippi Museum of Art | alt= | url=https://www.msmuseumart.org/ | email= | address=380 S Lamar St | lat=32.296222 | long=-90.185623 | directions= | phone=+1 601-960-1515 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Sa 10am-5pm, Su Noon-5pm | price=free | wikipedia=Mississippi_Museum_of_Art | wikidata=Q15961641 | content=With works by O'Keeffe and Cassatt but also Mississippian artists as well. }} * {{see | name=Russell C Davis Planetarium | alt= | url=https://www.jacksonms.gov/russell-c-davis-planetarium/ | email= | address=201 E Pascagoula St | lat=32.297492 | long=-90.186167 | directions= | phone=+1 601 960-1552 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$8 adults, for the digital show | content=Mostly centered around a cinematic experience. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mississippi Children's Museum | alt= | url=https://mschildrensmuseum.org/ | email= | address=2145 Museum Blvd | lat=32.328746 | long=-90.15721 | directions= | phone=+1 601-981-5469 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q54680023 | lastedit=2019-08-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | alt= | url=http://www.msnaturalscience.org | email= | address=2148 Riverside Dr | lat=32.324632 | long=-90.156851 | directions= | phone=+1 601-576-6000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 601 354-7227 | hours=M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM | price=$6/adult $4/child $5/senior, free for children under 3 | wikipedia=Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | wikidata=Q6879236 | content=A museum whose mission is focused on the promotion and protection of Mississippi's natural landscape and its inhabitant. Part of the LeFleur Museum District Pass }} * {{see | name=Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | alt= | url=https://msfame.com/ | email= | address=1152 Lakeland Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601 982-8264 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6879312 | lastedit=2017-12-10 | content= }} * {{listing | type=see | name=International Museum of Muslim Cultures | alt= | url=https://www.immuslimcultures.org | email= | address=201 E Pascagoula St | lat=32.2975 | long=-90.1862 | directions= | phone=+1 601-960-0440 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30624738 | lastedit=2019-08-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Eudora Welty House & Garden | alt= | url=https://welty.mdah.ms.gov/ | email= | address=1109 Pinehurst St | lat=32.31699 | long=-90.1703 | directions= | phone=+1 601 353-7762 | tollfree= | hours=house tours by reservation | price=$10 adult, $8 senior | wikipedia=Eudora_Welty_House | lastedit=2021-08-15 | content=Home of fairly renowned Jacksonian writer who described life as she knew it in the early 20th century in her books like One Writer's Beginnings. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Light and Glass Studio | alt= | url=http://lightandglassstudio.com/ | email= | address=147 Millsaps Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601-942-7285 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6546130 | lastedit=2019-08-29 | content= }} ===Parks=== * {{see | name=Jackson Zoo | alt= | url=https://jacksonzoo.org/ | email= | address=2918 W Capitol St | lat=32.3202 | long=-90.2207 | directions= | phone=+1 601-352-2580 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jackson Zoo | wikidata=Q6117808 | content= }} * {{see | name=LeFleur's Bluff State Park | alt= | url=https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/lefleurs-bluff | email= | address=3315 Lakeland Terrace | lat=32.32908 | long=-90.14496 | directions= | phone=+1 601-987-3923 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 6:30am-8:00pm | price=$2 per person daily admission, more for camping | wikipedia=LeFleur's_Bluff_State_Park | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Marks the site slightly northeast of downtown where the first European settler in the area, a French trader named Louis Lefleur, set up a trading post on the Pearl River that would eventually become the city of Jackson. Aside from historical points of interest, there are also short nature trails, an impoundment for fishing/canoeing, a golf course, and a campground. }} * {{see | name=Mynelle Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=4736 Clinton Blvd | lat=32.328931 | long=-90.252271 | directions= | phone=+1 601 960-1894 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mar-Oct M-Su 9AM-5PM, Nov-Feb M-Sa 8AM-4PM | price= | content=The gardens are 7 acres long and can be rented out for events. }} * {{see | name=Battlefield Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=953 Porter St | lat=32.28681 | long=-90.19981 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q34832431 | content= }} * {{see | name=Byram Swinging Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Swinging Bridge Dr | lat=32.176389 | long=-90.243611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55316912 | lastedit=2021-12-28 | content=Attractive pedestrian bridge across the Pearl. }} ==Do== * On the weekends you can always find '''live shows''' to attend, such as at the Jackson Convention Complex or elsewhere. Jackson has a blossoming music scene, and various bars such as Martins, WC Dons, and Hal & Mal's often feature music ranging from Heavy Metal, to Indie Rock, to Blue Grass. The three aforementioned bars are all located in the same inlet off of State Street, and also just south of the Pearl Street exit from I55. * {{do | name=Dixie National Livestock Show, Parade and Rodeo | alt= | url=https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/state-fairgrounds/dixie-national/ | email= | address=Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Wild West Rodeo comes to Jackson each year with this exciting event. }} * '''Mississippi Braves minor league (AA) baseball - Pearl, MS''' * '''Mississippi Brilla pro-soccer - Clinton, MS''' * '''John M. Perkins Foundation''', 1831 Robinson Street, offering insights and tours on Jackson's city scene and some of its enduring struggles with inequality. ==Buy== *'''Fondren District''', North State Street from Woodrow Wilson to Meadowbrook Rd. Office: 3318 North State Street, +1-601-981-9606. Shopping, antiques, restaurants and more in this quaint neighborhood that is reinventing itself. [http://www.fondren.org/] * {{buy | name=Highland Village | alt= | url=https://highlandvillagejxn.com/ | email= | address=4500 I-55 N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601-982-5861 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Northpark Mall | alt= | url=http://northparkmall.com/ | email= | address= | lat=32.4 | long=-90.1333 | directions= | phone=+1 601 957-3744 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Northpark Mall (Mississippi) | image=Northpark Mall Center Court.jpg | wikidata=Q7059608 | lastedit=2018-02-04 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dogwood Festival Market | alt= | url=https://shopdogwoodfestival.com/ | email=info@shopdogwoodfestival.com | address=150 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood | lat=32.3391 | long=-90.0612 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60745682 | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Renaissance at Colony Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Outlets of Mississippi | alt= | url=http://www.outletsofms.com | email= | address=200 Bass Pro Dr, Pearl, MS | lat=32.27423 | long=-90.15316 | directions= | phone=+1 769-972-3000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18358847 | lastedit=2021-12-28 | content=The state's largest outlet shopping destination. Stores include COACH Factory, Michael Kors, Gap Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Chico's Outlet, Nike Factory Store and rue21. It has 8 charging stations for Tesla drivers. }} ==Eat== *'''Sophia's-Fairview Inn''', Belhaven Neighborhood (Downtown Jackson), Casual Fine Dining, Southern Cuisine, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch +1 601 948-3429 *'''Aladdin's''', on Lakeland West, right before you reach State Street. Authentic and delicious Mediterranean. *'''Little Tokyo''', in Ridgeland near the Northpark Mall (+1-601-991-3800 - 876 Avery Blvd N, Ridgeland). This is not a sushi-buffet restaurant, but their food is VERY good. If you're want to save money go during lunch, and purchase one of their bento-box specials (about $6.00 - $7.00 USD). * {{eat | name=Big Apple Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=509 N Farish S | lat=32.305069 | long=-90.188757 | directions= | phone=+1 601-354-4549 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-04 | content=Fourth generation-owned sandwich shop and an institution in Jackson. Serves the classic ''smokes & ears'' sandwich, with pig's ears. }} * {{eat | name=The Iron Horse Grill | alt= | url=http://www.theironhorsegrill.com | email= | address=320 W Pearl St | lat=32.299891 | long=-90.192024 | directions= | phone=+1 601-398-0151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-10 | content=Located in an historic smokehouse near downtown. }} * {{eat | name=Mayflower Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.mayflowercafems.com/ | email= | address=123 W Capitol St | lat=32.300248 | long=-90.189308 | directions= | phone = +1 601 355-4122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sat 11am-10:30pm | price= | lastedit=2016-08-04 | content= Located in Downtown Jackson. Absolutely fantastic seafood. Try the broiled redfish with lump crab meat on top. Other specialties are the scallops and the shrimp. }} *'''Pizza Shack'''. Located on Fortification Street across from the Baptist Health Center. Pizza Shack is Jackson's best pizza restaurant and offers a number of local favorites in addition to pizza. Priced very modestly and near the heart of the city, Pizza Shack is one of Jackson's best locally owned restaurants. * {{eat | name=Amerigo's | alt= | url=https://amerigo.net/ | email= | address=6592 Old Canton Rd Ridgeland, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601 977-0563 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasteful Italian servings. }} * {{eat | name=Cock of the Walk | alt= | url= | email= | address=13560 US 49 North | lat= | long= | directions=a good 15 miles north of Jackson, when you see the chicken statue out in front of this rural location, you're here | phone=+1 601 362-0438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11am-8pm | price= | content=A great choice for Southern cooking. }} * {{eat | name=Biaggi's | alt= | url=http://www.biaggis.com/ | email= | address=970 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian chain. }} * {{eat | name=Mama Hamil's | alt= | url=http://www.hamils.com/ | email= | address=751 US-51, Madison, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another homey Southern cooking option, with appetizing comfort food and buffet. }} * {{eat | name=The Bulldog | alt= | url=http://bulldog-jackson.draftfreak.com/ | email= | address=6111 Ridgewood Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pub chain, with, as you might guess, pub food. And a Barkade (arcade)... }} * {{eat | name=La Cazuela | alt= | url=http://www.lacazuela.com/ | email= | address=1401 E Fortification St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=It has a nice patio from which to enjoy your cerveza and fajitas. }} * {{eat | name=Margaritas | Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.margaritasmexicanrestaurant1.com/ | email= | address=1625 E County Line Rd #120 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place really has the Spanish Colonial feeling going, so it feels like you could actually be at an eatery in Guadalajara or someplace. }} * {{eat | name=El Portrillo | alt= | url= | email= | address=1390 W Government St, Brandon, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Suburbia type Mexican eatery for those who just want a local neighborhood venue. }} * {{eat | name=Zaxby's | alt= | url=https://www.zaxbys.com/locations/ms/jackson/6330-ridgewood-court-dr/ | email= | address=6330 Ridgewood Ct Dr and elsewhere | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chicken finger purveyor. }} * {{eat | name=Raising Cane's | alt= | url=http://www.raisingcanes.com/ | email= | address=930 E County Line Rd, Ridgeland, MS and elsewhere | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Zaxby's big competitor, the chickens don't stand a chance. }} * {{eat | name=Newk's | alt= | url=https://locations.newks.com/newks-eatery-c99290ac7d64 | email= | address=379 Ridge Way, Flowood, MS 39232 and elsewhere | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=With its corporate office right in Jackson, this restaurant is well represented in the city, offering pizza and other favorites. }} * {{eat | name=Piccadilly's | alt= | url=http://www.piccadilly.com/ | email= | address=4800, #1 Interstate 55 n, Jackson, MS and elsewhere| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cafeteria style eatery. }} *{{eat | name=Sal and Mookies | url=http://www.salandmookies.com | email= | address=200 District Blvd E | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601-368-1919 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great NY pizza restaurant and ice-cream parlor. Also one of the cities best beer bars. }} *Walker's Drive-In, State Street, Fondren District. Nicely appointed 1950s atmosphere restaurant with an elevated approach in its uniquely Southern epicurious menu. Wine, spirits, full bar selections. Moderate to high prices for dining. ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hal and Mal's | alt= | url=http://www.halandmals.com/ | email= | address=200 Commerce St | lat=32.297502 | long=-90.179653 | directions= | phone=+1 601-948-0888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near Pearl St. in downtown Jackson, Hal and Mals offers a wide selection of domestic, imported, and locally brewed beers along with burgers, po' boys, salads, and desserts. Hal and Mals is also the home of great live music acts and a weekly trivia night. }} * {{drink | name=Fenian's Pub | alt= | url=http://www.fenianspub.com/ | email= | address=901 E Fortification St | lat=32.311920 | long=-90.174936 | directions= | phone=+1 601-948-0055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-30 | content=An Irish style pub, Fenian's, located on Fortification and Jefferson in the historic Belhaven area of the city, is where the local college kids hang out and fill their glasses (Milsaps College and Belhaven University are located less than a mile away). Fenian's never charges a cover and usually has some form of live entertainment nightly, ranging from live bands to Irish music to 'Open Mic Night'. Fenian's also hosts a large selection of Scotch and is very reasonably priced. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Fairview Inn | alt= | url=http://www.fairviewinn.com | email= | address=734 Fairview Street | lat=32.320718 | long=-90.176576 | directions= | phone=+1 888-948-1908 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=18 rooms including suites, private baths, phones, voice mail, TV and VCR's, sitting rooms, toiletries, and air conditioning. Some rooms have jacuzzis, fireplaces, plus many other amenities. }} *{{sleep | name=Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown | url=https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/mississippi/hilton-garden-inn-jackson-downtown-JANTWGI/index.html | email= | address=235 West Capitol St | lat=32.300259 | long=-90.190683 | directions= | phone=+1 601-353-5464 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | content=Was for many years known as the King Edward Hotel and is a city landmark. Just two blocks away is the Jackson Convention Complex. }} * {{sleep | name=Marriot Downtown | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Drury Inn & Suites Jackson Ridgeland | alt= | url=https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/jackson-ms/drury-inn-and-suites-jackson-ridgeland | email= | address=610 E County Line Rd, Ridgeland, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Indoor pool and spa. Complimentary breakfast and evening socials with hot dogs and things that will help your bowel out. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | alt=multiple locations | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Days Inn by Wyndham Pearl/Jackson Airport | alt=235 S Pearson Rd, Pearl, MS | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/pearl-mississippi/days-inn-pearl-jackson-airport/overview | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It means well, for a Days Inn. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn | alt=multiple locations | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western | alt=multiple locations | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Comfort Suites Airport | alt=multiple locations | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/mississippi/flowood/comfort-suites-hotels/ms190 | email= | address=121 Hospitality Dr, Flowood, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=They even offer a shuttle to the airport. }} * {{sleep | name=La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson Airport | alt=multiple locations | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/pearl-mississippi/la-quinta-jackson-airport/overview | email= | address=501 S Pearson Rd, Pearl, MS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=$82 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Won't disappoint if looking for the cookie-cutter hotel chain feel. }} * {{sleep | name=Old Capitol Inn | alt= | url=http://www.oldcapitolinn.com/ | email= | address=226 N State St | lat=32.30118 | long=-90.17964 | directions=from I-55 take Pearl Street exit (96-A) and turn north on State Street | phone=+1 601 359 9000 | tollfree=+1 888 359 9001 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$100-175 | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Housed in a former YWCA building, this property was renovated in 1996. It features three room types: standard rooms, one-bedroom suites, and honeymoon suites with whirlpool tubs. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free gated parking, free Southern-style breakfast, an off-site fitness center next door, a roof-top garden, and a business center with computer and printer. }} ==Stay safe== * Areas of the city you may want to be aware of your surroundings are: 'south side of the city - Terry Road, Raymond Road, and McDowell Road. On the west side of the city - West Capital Street, some parts of Highway 80. On the northern area of the city - Baily Avenue, and parts of north-western part of the city: Woodrow Wilson Avenue and Northside Drive. Keep in mind that most of these areas are typically not visited by tourists, and they are mostly the older areas of the city that are in decline. * Keep in mind that a majority of the crimes in the city of Jackson are typically residential house burglaries, and typically are not against individuals or tourists. However this does not mean you should let your guard down and leave your street smarts and common sense at home. The Jackson police department [http://www.jacksonms.gov/index.aspx?NID=196] keeps weekly reports for public viewing of where crimes occur the city. * Use the same precautions as you would in any large metropolitan city. Protect your vehicle by locking it up and activating the alarm system, and do not advertise yourself as being wealthy or as a tourist. If you are in an area of the city looks dilapidated, use common sense and promptly leave to more secure grounds. * If staying at the hotels nearby the fairgrounds or the coliseum in Jackson, keep your room door locked and bolted, and ''always'' keep your vehicle locked and in a lit area (if possible). Use precautions whenever someone expectantly knocks on your room door, and immediately contact the front office to validate the hotel staff is requesting access into your room. Visitors to the area hotels have been victims of robberies and assaults in the past. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== Be aware, there are no official consulates in the state of Mississippi. An honorary consulate only represents the business interests of a nation, and cannot provide legal or emergency assistance to their fellow citizens. * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany (Honorary) | url=http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__Legal/01__Consulate__Finder/HC/02__ABC/Robinson.html | email=ebarneyr@aol.com | address=1020 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 200, Ridgeland | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601 790-8281 | tollfree= | fax=+1 601 790-8192 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Amtrak City of New Orleans icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Memphis]] | minorl1=[[Yazoo City]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[New Orleans]] | minorr1=[[Brookhaven (Mississippi)|Brookhaven]] | image2=I-20.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl2=[[Clinton (Mississippi)|Clinton]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Meridian]] | minorr2=[[Pearl]] | image3=I-55.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Memphis]] | minorl3=[[Ridgeland (Mississippi)|Ridgeland]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[New Orleans]] | minorr3=[[Brookhaven (Mississippi)|Brookhaven]] | image4=US 49.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Indianola (Mississippi)|Indianola]]/[[Greenwood (Mississippi)|Greenwood]] | minorl4=[[Yazoo City]] | directionr4=S | majorr4=[[Hattiesburg]] | minorr4=[[Pearl]] | image5=US 80.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl5=[[Clinton (Mississippi)|Clinton]] | directionr5=E | majorr5=[[Meridian]] | minorr5=[[Pearl]] | image6=Natchez Trace Parkway Logo.gif | imagesize6=22 | link6=Natchez Trace Parkway | directionl6=N | majorl6=[[Tupelo]] | minorl6=[[Ridgeland (Mississippi)|Ridgeland]] | directionr6=S | majorr6=[[Natchez]] | minorr6=[[Clinton (Mississippi)|Clinton]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|32.298889|-90.184722}} {{IsPartOf|Mississippi Capital-River}} 0omo0icyjanqro3544dm8zsseep4jc5 0 16082 4492134 4488847 2022-07-29T06:53:05Z Veracious 1298114 /* Do */ Updated listing for Suncity Luxury Club wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Banner West Jakarta.JPG|caption=|pgname=West Jakarta}} '''West [[Jakarta]]''' ([[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]]: ''Jakarta Barat'') is part of the Old Batavia and is home to Jakarta's Chinatown, called the '''Glodok''' area. Glodok is more of electronic promenade of Jakarta, but is rich in street hawker food and Chinese restaurants, as well as old Chinese temple complexes. The area is also a shopping destination, as it is home to '''Mall Taman Anggrek''' and cheap shopping lanes at '''Mangga Dua'''. This area is also home to Jakarta's biggest nightlife entertainment and red light district, '''Mangga Besar'''. ==Get in== [[File:Stasiun Jakartakota 2018.jpg|thumb|The Art Deco-style Jakarta Kota station]] === By train === There are 12 railway stations in West Jakarta. Most of them are served by one or more lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (''KA Commuter Jabodetabek''). The main station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Jakarta Kota station|lat=-6.13757|long=106.814634}} in the old town, serving the red line to [[Depok]] and [[Bogor]], the blue line to [[Bekasi]], and the pink line to Tanjung Priok port in [[North Jakarta]]. {{Marker|type=go|name=Duri station|lat=-6.1563|long=106.80106}} serves the brown line to [[Tangerang]], the yellow line to Depok and Bogor/Nambo, as well as intercity trains to [[Merak]]. ===By bus=== Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse this area. Line [[File:Koridor_1.jpg|link=https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Koridor_1.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from the heart of Jakarta to the old town. Line [[File:Koridor 3.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] goes from Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta to the Kalideres bus terminal. Line [[File:Koridor 9.jpg|frameless|20x20px]] follows the Inner Ring Road from both North and South Jakarta. The main bus terminal in West Jakarta is {{Marker|type=go|name=Kalideres bus terminal|lat=-6.15455|long=106.70598}} and the smaller one is {{Marker|type=go|name=Grogol bus terminal|lat=-6.166562|long=106.790188}}. In addition to many city buses and minibuses, the terminal serves buses to destinations throughout Java island, as well as to [[Lampung]] and [[South Sumatra]]. ==Get around== ===By public transport=== Multiple Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines traverse the area, especially around the Old City, Harmoni and Grogol. In addition, there is a wide range of city buses and minibuses. ===By online transport=== Online motorbike taxis (''ojek'') are usually spawned around Old City, ready to pick up commuters from Jakarta Kota station and tourist from Jakarta History Museum. ==See== {{mapframe|-6.160|106.757|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} {{mapshapes|Q1926929}} <!-- Commuter rail --> {{mapshapes|Q1671143}} <!-- TransJakarta --> [[File:Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta-History-Museum-02.jpg|thumb|The former Stadhuis (Town Hall) of Batavia, the seat and office of the Governor General of VOC. The building now serves as Jakarta History Museum (Museum Fatahillah).]] ===Old City=== The Old City is administratively divided between [[North Jakarta]] and West Jakarta. Many of the important sites are here in West Jakarta, including the central attraction, the Fatahillah square with the Jakarta History Museum next to it. Most leisure visitors to Jakarta start their sightseeing here. * {{see | name=Bank Indonesia Museum | alt= | url=http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx | email=museum@bi.go.id | address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.4 | lat=-6.13733 | long=106.813 | directions= | phone=+62 21 2600158 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 07:30-15:30, Sa Su 08:00-16:00 | price=Free for students who show their student IDs, groups who have registered and got confirmation from the BI Museum, and children up to 3 years old; for others Rp5,000 | wikidata=Q2521269 | content=Perhaps the best museum in the area as it displays the legacy of Indonesia (and a general overview of the world)'s monetary and economy history, with music and technology that works through your senses. Please differentiate with Bank Mandiri Museum, which only 30 meters from Fatahillah Museum, but inferior to Bank Indonesia Museum. }} * {{see | name=Diamond City Drawbridge | alt=Jembatan Kota Intan | url= | email= | address=Jl Nelayan Barat / Jl. Kali Besar Barat. | lat=-6.1311 | long=106.8105 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q25469577 | content=A Dutch style drawbridge that crosses a canal, situated near what was once the ''Diamond Fort''. }} * {{see | name=Jakarta History Museum | alt=Museum Fatahillah | url=http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html | email= | address=Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1 | lat=-6.13506 | long=106.81329 | directions= | phone=+62 21 692 9101 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Rp&nbsp;5,000 per adult | wikidata=Q1356004 | content=The building was a city hall (''Stadhuis'') until 1710, and then an underground prison, and used as the provincial office before restored into its use today as Jakarta's History Museum in 1974. Start from the right entrance, the first room you'll encounter is the transportation mode Jakarta used, including carts. Next, the chronology begins with writing on the stones that tell the growth of the area from as early as the 5th century, then the Portuguese and the Dutch. The backyard has the famous ''Jagur'' cannon. Other highlights include the fusion of cultures from both in and out of Indonesia and the assimilation that shapes the local Betawi culture. The basement used to be a dark prison of torture. }} * {{see | name=Puppet Museum | alt=Museum Wayang | url=http://www.museumwayang.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 | lat=-6.134873 | long=106.812443 | directions=west of Taman Fatahillah | phone=+62 21 692 9560 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 08:30-15:00 | price=From Rp5,000 per adult | wikidata=Q2854954 | content=This museum is dedicated to the ''Wayang'', a Javanese puppet used in traditional shows to explain religious and philosophical ideas (so it's discouraged to call it a mere toy). There are different types of wayang from the shadow puppets to marionettes, from Java and around the world. Grab a tour guide (staff) to explain everything in English (the description on the display is not very helpful). The shadow puppet show is regularly held at 11:00 on Sunday. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 | lat=-6.134122 | long=106.814242 | directions= | phone=+62 21 6926090 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-15:00 | price=From Rp&nbsp;5,000 per adult | wikidata=Q5450052 | content=A fine art gallery featuring some of Indonesia's maestros of art. Not just paintings, but ceramic sculptures, and structures that represent the Hindu mythology commonly found in temples (candi). }} ===Other areas=== * {{see | name=Textile Museum | alt= | url=http://museumtekstiljakarta.com/ | email= | address=Jl. KS. Tubun No. 4, | lat=-6.18859 | long=106.80962 | directions= | phone=+62 21 560 6613 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2800358 | content=A museum where textile motifs and textures from all across Indonesia. The batik even has its own dedicated gallery that awes you by the different motives and its use. You can even ''make your own batik'' for Rp40,000! There are also ''tenun'' machines at the back that you can use and a library of colors used for dying the cloth, including its origin. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara | alt=Museum MACAN | url=https://www.museummacan.org/ | email=info@museummacan.org | address=AKR Tower Level M, Jalan Panjang No. 5, Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190907 | long=106.767875 | directions= | phone=+62 21 2212 1888 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=Adult Rp100,000, student Rp90,000, senior (≥ 65 years old) Rp90,000, children (3 - 12 years old) Rp80,000, children (< 3 years old) free | wikidata=Q55075053 | lastedit=2020-06-07 | content=The museum, which is the first in Indonesia to have a collection of modern and contemporary Indonesian and international art, opened in 2017. It displays around 90 works from a collection totalling 800 modern Indonesian and contemporary artworks from around the world including 'Infinity Mirrored Room' by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Skyrink | alt= | url=http://www.skyrinkjakarta.com/ | email= | address=Mal Taman Anggrek 3rd floor | lat=-6.178996 | long=106.791941 | directions= | phone=+62 21 564 2888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 564-3888 | hours=Daily 09:00-21:30 | price=Weekdays Rp60,000 all day; weekends Rp70,000 for 2 hours, overtime Rp9,000 per hour | content=The largest skating rink in Southeast Asia, an oasis worth joining for a cool off in the hot Jakarta, or a reminiscence of the cold winter. It is best to get here on a weekday, as it's dramatically less crowded and you are entitled to an all day play! }} * {{do | name=Suncity Luxury Club | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/suncityresto.id/ | email= | address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.127, RT.1/RW.6, Mangga Besar, Taman Sari | lat=-6.146228 | long=106.817003 | directions=Lindeteves Trade Center, 5th floor | phone=+62 21 6220 1900 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00 - 21:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-20 | content=A one-stop place for karaoke, a spa, eating (especially Chinese cuisine), drinking (including wine and other alcoholic beverages), and sleeping (in their hotel). Also has a ballroom for various events. }} ==Buy== A unique scene exists in West Jakarta compared to its counterparts. While malls are typical, the West features most of Jakarta's shopping strip, from street vendors to a long strip of multiple malls joined by skybridges. ===Shopping malls=== ====Grogol area==== * {{buy | name=Central Park | alt=locally abrreviated '''CP''' | url=http://www.centralparkjakarta.com/ | email= | address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S Parman Kav. 28 (Podomoro City) | lat=-6.177369 | long=106.790672 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5061611 | lastedit=2022-04-12 | content=An increasingly well known shopping mall that has branded fashions (not the upscale like Hermes or Louis Vuitton though), ''Sogo'' department store and a huge ''Gramedia'' bookstore. Huge garden area with fish ponds, gardens and big stage for a night out. Do not miss the ''Tribeca'' portion separated by the park for better dining options. Unique eating options especially East Asian, including 1 special food court for a Japanese taste. Right next to Mal Taman Anggrek. }} * {{buy | name=Mal Ciputra Jakarta | alt=Citraland or abbreviated '''CL''' | url=http://www.ciputramall.com | email= | address=Jl. Arteri S. Parman, Grogol, | lat=-6.168056 | long=106.786944 | directions= | phone=+62 21 566 2121 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6743956 | content=More distinguishable by the tall Ciputra Hotel rather than by the mall itself. Middle class mall filled with students from nearby Trisakti and Tarumanegara Universities, cheap to reasonably priced clothing and cheap places to eat and drink. }} * {{buy | name=Mal Taman Anggrek | alt=locally abbreviated '''TA''' | url=http://www.taman-anggrek-mall.com | email= | address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman Kav. 21 | lat=-6.178583 | long=106.792222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2195759 | content=One of the most well known places to shop in Jakarta. 5 cavernous floors comprising of mostly middle class options. Highlights include the biggest '''ice skating rink''' in Southeast Asia, a ''Hero'' supermarket, ''Uniqlo'' fashion store and ''Metro'' department store. Electronic, furniture, and home appliance stores are common here. This mall is distinguishable by the 7 apartment towers on it, and its long wall of LED lights that makes a beautiful sight as you are coming. }} ====South Kembangan area==== * {{buy | name=Lippo Mall St Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.lippomallpuri.com/ | email= | address=Jalan Puri Indah Boulevard Blok U1 | lat=-6.1877 | long=106.7402 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-22 | content=A medium-sized mall split into two wings filled with mid-range brands as well as a good selection of japanese and korean food. Worth noting is the outoors seating area for the cafes, where you can enjoy various beverages with either live music or sports. }} * {{buy | name=Puri Indah Mall | alt= | url=http://www.pondokindahgroup.co.id/puri-indah-mall | email= | address=Jl. Puri Agung, Puri Indah Kembangan Selatan, | lat=-6.1881 | long=106.7340 | directions= | phone=+62 21 582 2585| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q12496273 | content=A classical style mall like the Plaza Senayan, without the premium fashion brands. One of the best places to eat with plenty of restaurants. }} ====Other areas==== * {{buy | name=Seasons City | alt= | url=http://www.seasonscity.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Prof. Dr. Latumenten No. 33 | lat=-6.153412 | long=106.796084 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q64560543 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=A budget shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Taman Palem | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Kamal Raya No.13, RT.13/RW.10, Cengkareng Timur | lat=-6.139593 | long=106.730652 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25462156 | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=An old mall with plenty of food tenants. Usually not so crowded, even at the weekend. There is a functional hall at the 5th floor. }} ===Shopping areas=== * {{buy | name=Glodok | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q430707 | content=Jakarta's Chinatown. While you may not see upscale Chinese restaurants, the locals do shop here for gadgets, from game consoles to Hi-Fi stereos. Beware that many of them have been scrutinized and can be a counterfeit hardware. Other items to look for include home appliances and hardware materials. The most trusted can generally be found at the {{marker|type=buy|name=Lindeteves Trade Center|lat=-6.1462|long=106.8169}} (LTC). }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== The center of budget eating is mainly within the Mangga Besar area, catering to mostly Chinese tongues. It is, after all, the heart of Chinatown. ====Noodles==== * {{eat | name=Bakmi Ayam Acang | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Dr. Susilo III No.14, Grogol | lat=-6.164938 | long=106.791438 | directions=500 m walking to the northeast of Grogol Bus Terminal | phone=+6221 5602343 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-14:00 | price=Start from Rp48,000 | lastedit=2022-07-08 | content=A type of ''Jakarta Ayam Kampung-Mie Ayam'' (chicken noodle that uses village chicken). A halal dish. }} * {{eat | name=Bakmi GM | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 92 | lat=-6.1551 | long=106.8176 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp15,000 | content=The flagship store (or the first) of the Bakmi GM chain branch. You pay once you order and your dish comes out darn quick (in less than 10 minutes). Include the ''Bakmi Special GM'' and the ''Pangsit Goreng'' with the sweet and spicy sauce. }} * {{eat | name=Mie Juhi Babeh Ade | alt= | url= | email= | address=Indomaret Kamboja, Jl. Kamboja No.29 | lat=-6.178513 | long=106.802328 | directions= | phone= +62 813 8050 4749| tollfree= | hours=10:30-19:00 | price=Start from Rp20,000 | lastedit=2022-07-09 | content=Serve ''Mie juhi'', a Betawi cuisine noodle dish. Noodles with dried squid and vegetables in peanut sauce. }} * {{eat | name=Mie Kangkung Si Jangkung | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Pintu Besar Selatan 2 No.6, Glodok | lat=-6.141438 | long=106.813953 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00-20:00 | price=Start from Rp30,000 | lastedit=2022-07-09 | content=Sell ''Mie kangkung'' literally means water spinach noodles. A Chinese-Betawi cuisine. }} ====Others==== * {{eat | name=Bakso Akiaw 99 | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 2B | lat=-6.150063 | long=106.817563 | directions= | phone=+6221 6291419 | tollfree= | hours=13:00-21:30 | price=From Rp20,000 | content=The place is steaming (literally, no AC) as you get here, but pays off with the succulent ''bakso'' (meatballs), complemented with a choice of noodles or rice noodles (thick or thin). }} * {{eat | name=Joni Steak | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Gajah Mada Raya No. 91, Gajah Mada | lat=-6.1553 | long=106.8177 | directions= | phone=+62 21 6385 0142 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mains from Rp30,000 | price= | content=Specializing in steak, quality on par with the cheap price. }} * {{eat | name=Kamseng Resto | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar I No. 26 | lat= -6.1475 | long=106.8187 | directions= | phone=+62 21 649 2319 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hours | price=From Rp40,000 | content=An especially good option for a dine supper through breakfast, famous for its clay pot porridge, with any options you can add on such as fish or pork, egg (try the premium pitan: fermented chicken or duck egg), and the ''very'' enticing ''cahkwe'' (shrimp breadstick/youtiao). }} * {{eat | name=Kwetiau Sapi 78 Mangga Besar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 78 D | lat=-6.1488 | long=106.8234 | directions= | phone=+62 21 629 5340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From Rp25,000 | content=For its namesake, order the Kwetiau Sapi (beef thick rice noodle), preferably with the gravy (Kwetiau Siram Sapi), or if you don't want it messy or wet in your mouth, the fried one (Kwetiau Goreng Sapi) can be a good option. }} * {{eat | name=Suisse Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 114 Blok A No. 5 - 6 | lat=-6.1506 | long=106.8173 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A bakery that opened in the 1960s, serving delicious bread, both topped and filled. }} ===Mid-range=== You can find most of these options in malls, although on-the-street establishments are also abound. * {{eat | name=Gandy Steakhouse | url= | email= | address=JL Hayam Wuruk, No. 73| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 6391109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price=Steaks from Rp150,000; other meals from Rp70,000 | content=A longtime favorite steakhouse with retro European wallpaper, waiters in bow ties, and complimentary bread from their bakery downstairs. Live music every night playing oldies and perhaps a couple of songs from the current century. }} * {{eat | name=Nanny's Pavilion | alt= | url= | email= | address=Central Park, Ground Floor, Sogo Central Park, | lat=-6.1776 | long=106.7910 | directions= | phone=+62 21 56985750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A classy style restaurant where the waiters/waitresses dress up like your nanny. Specializes in western food such as steak and pasta. But the recommendations are the waffles or crepes with ice cream. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant​ Hao Xiang | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya No. 87 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 6264320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Chinese restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Sate Domba Afrika Haji Ismail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Aipda. Ks. Tubun No. 6, Kota Bambu Selatan, Palmerah | lat=-6.188063 | long=106.809313 | directions= | phone=+62 817 855 881 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Start from Rp50,000 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content=An African-Indonesian dish. Grilled sheep with onion and eaten with fried banana. }} * {{eat | name=Tamani Kafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96A, Jl. Tomang Raya 15 | lat=-6.15705 | long=106.81879 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5694 3269 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5694 3270 | hours= | price=Mains from Rp50,000 | content=A western style restaurant, specializing in pasta and steaks. For drinks, have a try of the Thai Iced Tea. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.13441 | long=106.81274 | directions= | phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Rp 100,000 | wikidata=Q28035390 | content=This establishment in the heart of Kota oozes old-school colonial style: it serves international and Indonesian food at brunch, lunch and dinner and doubles as a party spot at nights. }} ==Drink== ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Cafe Batavia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taman Fatahillah, Kota, Jakarta Barat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 691 5531 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The downstairs music box bar is subtly lit with tables around couches. The upstairs Churchill bar next to the restaurant was rated in Newsweek's Best Bars in the World a few years ago. Great cocktails, beautiful building. }} * {{drink | name=Club 36 Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalam Hayam Wuruk 126 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Hotel Jayakarta | phone=+62 21 532 8682 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Las Vegas style bar/girly bar with karaoke, and gogo dancers. Foreign dancers from Thailand, Turkey, eastern Europe. Opening hours: M-Sa 13:00-05:00, Su 18:00-05:00. 36 karaoke rooms. }} * {{drink | name=CT Bar | alt= Chiao Tung | url= | email= | address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 123 | lat= | long= | directions=located inside Mercure Jakarta Kota | phone=+62 21 6248680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Coffee shops=== * {{drink | name=Kopi Es Tak Kie | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gang Gloria, Glodok | lat=-6.141188 | long=106.813812 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=06:30-14:00 | price=Start from Rp10,000 | lastedit=2022-07-09 | content=Traditional iced coffee in chinatown. }} ==Sleep== {{cautionbox | Two hotels in West Jakarta (Twin Plaza and Pullman Central Park) have been set as medical worker resting place and also as an isolation place for covid-19 patients. Please be extra careful when you stay at those hotels despite the pandemic is slowing down. | lastedit=2022-04-18 }} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Alma Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alma-hotel.com/ | email= | address=Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 10A | lat=-6.188571 | long=106.809032 | directions= | phone=+62 21 563 2222 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 563 2634 | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp330,000 | wikidata=Q111140155 | content=5 minutes away on foot to Tanah Abang. Modern style hotel with decent rooms and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Capitol | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Toko Tiga Seberang 27 | lat=-6.141721 | long=106.811409 | directions= | phone=+62 21 629 6864 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp200,000 | wikidata=Q110981984 | content=At the back door of Glodok. Budget style hotel with minimum facilities (AC, TV, hot shower). }} * {{sleep | name=ibis budget Jakarta Daan Mogot | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8057/index.en.shtml | email=info@ibisbudget-Jakarta-Daan-Mogot.com | address=Jalan Daan Mogot 50B | lat=-6.161943 | long=106.772057 | directions= | phone=+62 21 2911 9000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp278,000 | wikidata=Q111138565 | content=A great option hotel for budget travelers from the Ibis brand, 10 minutes away from Taman Anggrek Mall. Modest amenities in rooms with colorful interior, the triple option includes a double bed and a bunk bed above it. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=favehotel LTC Glodok | alt= | url=https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/71/favehotel-ltc-glodok | email=glodokinfo@favehotels.com | address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 127 | lat=-6.147019 | long=106.816307 | directions=Inside Lindeteves Trade Center, 8th floor | phone=+622162318000 | tollfree= | checkin=14.00 | checkout=12.00 | price= | wikidata=Q110976304 | lastedit=2022-04-12 | content=A fully air-conditioned hotel with complimentary high-speed WiFi and 32” TVs with international channels. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Menara Peninsula | alt= | url=http://www.ytchotels.com/menarapeninsula/ | email= | address=Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman 78 | lat=-6.189976 | long=106.797813 | directions= | phone=+62 21 535 0888 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp900,000 | wikidata=Q111138698 | content=Convenient location, not terribly disturbed by the traffic despite at a main road, close to Sudirman and Taman Anggrek Mall. A good deal of rooms overlooking the breathtaking buildings on both sides of the hotel. The suites feature a large desk and free Internet, while the top floors include a dedicated check in desk and complimentary breakfast. Two of the restaurants offer signature fusion of dishes. }} * {{sleep | name=Jayakarta Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com | email= | address=Jl Hayam Wuruk 126, Jakarta 11180 | lat=-6.1472 | long=106.817198 | directions= | phone=+62 21 649 6760 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 629 3000 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q110978402 | content=Near the Glodok area. Good old hotel with classic rooms. Small in-house restaurant with mostly Indonesian dishes. }} * {{sleep | name=KIMAYA Slipi Jakarta | alt=formerly "Ibis Slipi" | url= | email= | address=Jl. S. Parman Kav. 59, Jakarta – 11410 | lat=-6.199098 | long=106.799144 | directions= | phone=+62 21 533 1560 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 532 3880 | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp500,000 | wikidata=Q111138536 | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=A (nearly) budget hotel near the CBD. Good old style interior with basic rooms and its 2 restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Jakarta Kota | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2013/index.en.shtml | email= | address=Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 123 | lat=-6.149171 | long=106.816828 | directions= | phone=+62 21 624 8680 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp550,000 | wikidata=Q110976305 | content=Conveniently located at the corner of Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar. A sense of red like the Mercure in the interior. Very spacious rooms and faintly hear the street sounds at the high floors. Nice breakfast with mainly Indonesian choices, but western menus also available. }} * {{sleep | name=Sparks Life Jakarta | alt= | url=http://www.sparks-hotel.com/ | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar Raya 42, | lat=-6.149326 | long=106.822053 | directions= | phone=+62 21 625 2534 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp450,000 | wikidata=Q110976370 | content=Funky designer hotel in the corner from Mangga Dua and with good BRT access. You can choose not only your room type, but color as well (green, blue or purple). The upstairs is a loud bar with disco and dancers. Not suitable for families but may be great for bachelors or bachelorettes. }} * {{sleep | name=Twin Plaza | alt=formerly Boulevard Park Plaza | url= | email= | address=Jl. S. Parman Kav 93-94, Slipi, Jakarta 11420 | lat=-6.1839 | long=106.7976 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5696 0888 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5696 0777 | price=From Rp700,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A colorful exterior but poorly lit and somewhat worn interior, at least it have the basic amenities and good breakfast. Located close to Taman Anggrek. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Palm Hotel | alt= | url=https://royalpalmjakarta.com/ | email=info@royalpalmjakarta.com | address=Jl. Outer Ring Road, Mutiara Taman Palem blok C1 | lat=-6.137702 | long=106.73328 | directions= | phone=+62 21 543 561 66 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q111138878 | lastedit=2022-04-19 | content=3-star hotel with conference center. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ciputra | alt= | url=http://www.hotelciputra.com/ | email=mailjkt@hotelciputra.com | address=Jalan Letnan Jenderal S. Parman, Jakarta 11470 | lat=-6.167883 | long=106.786752 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5660640 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,100,000 | wikidata=Q111138840 | lastedit=2017-05-13 | content=The first giant hotel you'll encounter when you make your way to the city from the airport. Get the room on the right wing (as you face the hotel) for a city view. The Cabana Suite is suitable for a family as it includes a Nintendo Wii, as well as a direct access to the pool. Artsy style restaurant and a bar beside the pool. Attached to Citraland Mall or within walking distance to Central Park or Mal Taman Anggrek. }} * {{sleep | name=Pullman Central Park | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7536/index.en.shtml | email= | address=Jl. Letjen S. Parman | lat=-6.178145 | long=106.7894 | directions= | phone=+62 21 2920 0088 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp1,400,000 | wikidata=Q111138851 | content=A sleek 5-star hotel above the Central Park Mall. Chic and spacious rooms with a sense of black and white. All day dining at Collage with live cooking demonstrations and top off with a wine at Vinoteca or a Bloody Mary at Bunk bar. Also provides spa, massage, fitness and pool for your wellbeing. }} * {{sleep | name=Santika Premiere Slipi Jakarta | alt= | url=https://www.mysantika.com/indonesia/jakarta/hotel-santika-premiere-slipi | email= | address=Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun no. 7 | lat=-6.198272 | long=106.802376 | directions= | phone=+62 21 533 0350 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 548 3457 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q111138567 | content=The flagship property of the local Santika brand. }} ==Cope== Emergency numbers: * Ambulance: 118. * Police: 110. * West Jakarta Police station: Jl. Raya Kembangan No. 2, Kebon Jeruk, Tel.: +62 21 5480303, +62 21 5482371. List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER): * {{listing | name=RS Graha Medika | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Raya Perjuangan Kebon Jeruk | lat=-6.190722 | long=106.763639 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5300 887, +62 21 5300 888 | tollfree= | fax = +62 21 5300 876 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q12514816 | content= }} * {{listing | name=RS Manuela | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mangga Besar VII/23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 6283118, +62 21 6248622 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q110242519 | content= }} * {{listing | name=RS Patria | alt= | url=http://www.rspatriaikkt.co.id/ | email= | address=Jl. Cendrawasih No.1, Slipi | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 21 530 8681, +62 21 530 8685, +62 21 534 6387 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=RS Pelni Petamburan | alt= | url=https://www.rspelni.co.id/ | email= | address=Jl . Aipda K.S. Tubun 92-94 | lat=-6.193095 | long=106.801578 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5480608, +62 21 5484809, +62 21 5306901 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5483145 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q110242282 | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content= }} * {{listing | name=RS Sumber Waras | alt= | url=https://rssumberwaras.co.id/ | email= | address=Jl. Kyai Tapa Grogol | lat=-6.168834 | long=106.796059 | directions= | phone=+62 21 5682011, +62 21 5605800 | tollfree= | fax=+62 21 5673122 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q110242418 | lastedit=2022-05-09 | content= }} == Go next == * The old Sunda Kelapa port of Jakarta (Batavia) is nearby in [[North Jakarta]]. * [[Tangerang]], to the west, has a range of shopping malls and golf courses. {{routebox | placename=West Jakarta | image1=GreatPostRoad route icon.png | imagesize1=100px | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Anyer]] | minorl1=[[Tangerang]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Panarukan]] | minorr1=[[North Jakarta]] | link1=Great Post Road | caption1=The Great Post Road through Java, as constructed in the early 19th century }} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|-6.16684|106.75827}} {{IsPartOf|Jakarta}} hawkvyluwrug78tine3jbcq0j8u2kh4 0 16178 4491796 4103429 2022-07-28T13:09:03Z LukWarUrs 1126878 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''[http://www.jastarnia.pl/ Jastarnia]''' is village and sea resort in [[Pomorskie]] in [[Poland]]. The town is situated in the middle of the Hel peninsula. It is one of the most popular sea resorts at the Polish cost with interesting nightlife. The center is along the Ulica Sychty with a lot of bars and pubs. It leads to a big fishing harbour at the south beach. Tourist ships are starting trips to the Bay of Gdańsk there. ==Get in== * by plane - the international Lech Wałęsa airport at Gdansk [http://www.airport.gdansk.pl/service/en/strgl.php] or the international Szczecin-Goleniow airport [http://www.airport.com.pl/en/index.htm] * From [[Gdansk|Gdańsk]] by bus, train or ferry. There is an international airport and harbour in Gdansk. * by car - from [[Gdańsk]] or [[Szczecin]] by the route E28 to Reda and than just north to [[Wladyslawowo]] by the 216. From Wladyslawowo east along the Hel Peninsula. * by train - (PKP [http://rozklad.pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en?]) * by bus - (PKS [http://www.pks.pl]) ==Get around== {{mapframe|54.698649|18.674346|zoom=13}} The sea resort is not quite big, so you can easily walk on food or rent a bike. As it is situated on the Hel Peninsula it's easy to find your way around without getting lost. ==See== The biggest building is a neo-baroque church with a very interesting altar in the shape of a fishing boat. Old fishing houses are situated around the church. Some of them are turned into fishing museums (ulica Rynkowa 10 and ulica Mickiewicza 115). Ksiedza Bernarda Sychty is the main street and has many cafes, bars and restaurants, and also many (touristy) shops and entertainment places for kids. ==Do== A beautiful broad beach with white sandy dunes is north east of the center. A pine forest starts behind the dunes. ==Buy== ==Eat== * El Rino (ulica Stelmaszczyka 13a) with low prices * Baltyk (ulica Polna 1) is considered to be one of the best fih´sh restaurants on the Hel peninsula. * {{eat | name=U Babli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sychty 84 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+48 513 171 730 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-15 | content=Popular Italian Restaurant with all the classics, pizza and some Polish dishes. Located in the first floor with covered terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Urwis House | alt= | url=http://urwishouse.com/ | email=kontakt@urwishouse.com | address=Sychty 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+48 663 195 684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-15 | content=Restaurant with several indoor and outdoor seating areas. Good selection of Polish food, midrange prices for Jastarnia. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bliza | alt= | url=http://www.bliza.pl/index.html {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=hotelbliza@epoczta.pl | address=Sychty 149 | lat=54.701857 | long=18.670481 | directions= | phone=+48 58 675 27 75 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=150-200 zł | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content= }} ==Go next== There are a lot of other sea resorts along the 34&nbsp;km long and 300 to 3000 m broad Hel peninsula, [[Jurata]], [[Hel]], [[Chałupy]], [[Władysławowo]], [[Chlapowo]], [[Rozewie]] and [[Jastrzębia Góra]]. You can get to [[Gdańsk]], [[Sopot]] and [[Gdynia]] by ferry. {{IsPartOf|Pomorskie}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.70|18.67}} o6zpn0t2xfwlbqt52jn8tb697q8o0xg 0 16501 4491880 4491544 2022-07-28T16:18:30Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* Get in */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Joshua Tree banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park]''' is a [[United States National Parks|United States National Park]] that is located in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]]. The park encompasses nearly {{acre|800,000}} of the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Desert Colorado] Deserts, conserving two separate desert ecosystems at different altitudes. The name of the park is derived from the distinctive Joshua tree, a tall-growing variety of the ''yucca'' genus that grows prevalently within its boundaries. [[Image:4076-joshua-tree RJ.JPG|thumb|Joshua Tree]] ==Understand== ===History=== The area enclosed by the park was declared a National Monument in 1936, a Biosphere Reserve in 1984 and finally a National Park in 1994. The name ''Joshua Tree'' was reportedly given by a band of Mormons who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century, the tree's unique shape reminding them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky. The profile of the Joshua Tree National Park (then a National Monument) was raised significantly in 1987 with the release of the best-selling U2 album ''The Joshua Tree''. The actual tree on the album cover is no longer: it died out after too many tourists renacted the cover pose, compacting the soil and killing off the tree. ===Landscape=== Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below {{ft|3,000}}, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Desert Bighorn Sheep Joshua Tree cropped.JPG|thumb|Desert Bighorn Sheep]] While it may at first appear lifeless, the desert supports myriad of creatures that become active during the evening and early morning. Coyotes are commonly seen near the park roads making their rounds. Jackrabbits and the shy kangaroo rats emerge from their dens in the evenings to forage. Bobcats are less frequently seen, but a lucky traveler might catch one silhouetted against the moonlight. Birds in the park include burrowing owls, vultures, golden eagles, and roadrunners. Lizards, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes may be found among the rocks. ===Climate=== Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, typically around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) until the early hours of the morning. ===Visitor information centers=== There are two visitor centers located inside the park, and two located in towns just outside of the park: * {{listing | name=Black Rock Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0734 | long=-116.3906 | directions=in the heart of Black Rock Campground | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area. }} * {{listing | name=Cottonwood Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7485 | long=-115.8241 | directions=approximately six miles / 9.5 km north of the south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite. Picnic area nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree | lat=34.1339 | long=-116.3154 | directions=north of the park in downtown Joshua Tree | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=The first stop for park visitors headed towards the West Entrance. Exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Oasis Visitor Center | alt= | url= | email= | address=74485 National Park Drive, [[Twentynine Palms]] | lat=34.1286 | long=-116.0374 | directions=north of the park at the Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic tables. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.90|-115.89|zoom=9|width=500|height=300}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Joshua Tree National Park is 140 mi (230 km) east of [[Los Angeles]], 185 mi (300 km) south of [[Las Vegas]], and 230 mi (370 km) west of [[Phoenix]]. The north entrances to the park are at [[Joshua Tree]] Village and the city of [[Twentynine Palms]]. From the west (Palm Springs, Los Angeles) these can be reached via Interstate 10 and CA 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring is along I-10, east of [[Indio]] (25 mi, 40 km) and west of [[Blythe]] and the AZ-CA border (80 mi, 130 km). ===By plane=== * [[Palm Springs]] {{listing | type=go | name=Palm Springs International Airport | alt= | url=http://www.palmspringsairport.com | email= | address= | lat=33.8303 | long=-116.5070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palm Springs International Airport | wikidata=Q2550620 | content= }} ({{IATA|PSP}}) &mdash; is the closest airport to the park: 40 mi (65 km) to Joshua Tree Village; 55 mi (90 km) to Twentynine Palms; 50 mi (80 km) to Cottonwood Visitor Center. Or you can fly into to nearby airports and make a road trip to the park: * [[Los Angeles]]: [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) &mdash; 120 mi (190 km) from LAX to Palm Springs. * [[San Diego]]: [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}) &mdash; 150 mi (240 km) from SAN to Palm Springs. ===By train=== Palm Springs is also the nearest city with an Amtrak station, served by the [https://www.amtrak.com/sunset-limited-train ''Sunset Limited''] (Los Angeles - New Orleans) route. ==Fees and permits== Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - indivdual on foot/bike * $25 - motorcycle * $30 - private vehicle * $55 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass (good for 12 months, covers the entrance fee for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle) {{USA national park passes}} ==Get around== ===By car=== The main roads through the park are paved and easily accessible to passenger vehicles. Several dirt roads through the park may also be passable by normal sedans, although conditions often require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles; check at the ranger stations for current road conditions. ===By foot=== There are numerous trails throughout the park. Be sure to carry ''and drink'' lots of water while hiking. ===By bike=== Many of the park trails and roads are excellent for mountain biking; check at a ranger station for options. ==See== [[File:barkerdam.jpg|thumb|Barker Dam]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Hidden Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.013847 | long=-116.170508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25206861 | content=Located in the northern portion of the park, a short trail leads through boulders to an old cattle rustler's hideout. }} * {{see | name=Barker Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.030833 | long=-116.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Dam (California) | wikidata=Q4860949 | content=Built in the early 1900s to hold water for cattle and mining use, today the area is a rain-fed reservoir attracting local wildlife. }} * {{see | name=Keys View | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This overlook, with an elevation of 5,185 feet above sea level, is an extremely popular spot for watching the sunset. On rare clear days the view extends over the [[Salton Sea]] to Mexico. }} * {{see | name=Geology Tour Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended (but not always necessary, check with rangers) for this eighteen mile dirt road. Along this route are numerous interesting geologic formations and trails. }} * {{see | name=Cholla Cactus Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinto Basin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A short walk leads through a thick stand of cholla cactus, noted for its especially prickly exterior. }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Springs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near the south entrance of the park, Cottonwood Springs is a desert oasis that offers a respite from the arid lands around it. Willows and birds are found in abundance near this natural spring. }} * {{see | name=Jumbo Rocks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most popular and sought-out destinations in the park. Known for its spectacular giant rock formations. Hidden canyons abound. Hiking encouraged, especially the easy-to-moderate trail to Skull Rock. Campsites available. Includes an amphitheater where Park Rangers lead science and history tours. }} ==Do== [[File:KITTYINAVISE.jpg|thumb|Kitty in a Vise]] ===Hiking=== A great place to go! Trails within the park include: * {{do | name=Boy Scout Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(16 miles / 25.8&nbsp;km). A scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks that is moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=49 Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Canyon Rd, Twentynine Palms Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(4 miles / 6.4&nbsp;km). Site of ten-stamp mill. The summit elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609m). Moderately strenuous. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lost Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23017160 | content=(8 miles / 11.2&nbsp;km) A canyon with numerous palm stands, with a possible sidetrip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon that involves scrambling. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Mastodon Peak Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A trail offering excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 3,371 feet (1,027m). Strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Ryan Mountain Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys with a summit elevation of 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous. The trail is well-maintained and features stone steps for most of the way. }} ===Historic sites=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Keys Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address=Keys Ranch Road | lat=34.046 | long=-116.169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q14682963 | lastedit=2017-12-30 | content=Tickets required }} ===Photography=== The odd shapes of the Joshua Tree, as well as the dramatic geology and desert scenery, make the park a great place for photographers. As with many areas, photography is best in the early morning and late evening hours. ===Rock climbing=== The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. *{{do | name=Cliffhanger Guides | url=http://www.cliffhangerguides.com | email= | address=61716 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions=2.5 hours from either LA or San Diego | phone=+1 209 743-8363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Custom guided rock climbing for adults and children. Gourmet food provided. Locally owned and operated. }} *{{do | name=Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School | url=http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ | email= | address=HCR 3034 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 366-4745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=$85 | content=Year round rock climbing instruction, open enrollment basic to advanced classes offered weekly and customized private guiding in Joshua Tree National Park, California. All levels of climbing instruction, all ages. Groups, family outings and scouting merit badge programs. Three hours from Los Angeles and San Diego and one hour from Palm Springs, California. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Life Guides | alt= | url=https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/ | email=info@joshuatreeclimbinglifeguides.com | address=61117 Navajo Trl, Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 780-8868 | tollfree= | hours=8 AM to 5 PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-11 | content=Offers rock climbing guiding and instruction in Joshua Tree National Park. They hold a permit to guide in the park and hire certified guides as their instructors and guides. They are a local climber-owned and -operated business. They also have a rental space available for rent for those interested in staying overnight near the park entrance in a stand-alone casita. }} ===Astronomy=== Due to its dark night time skies and the relative clarity of its air, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular spot for amateur astronomy, stargazing, and astrophotography. ===Learning=== A number of classes are conducted in the park through the Joshua Tree National Park Association's '''[https://www.joshuatree.org/desert-institute/ Desert Institute]'''. They include topics such as painting, photography, wildlife, wildflowers, and geology. ===Wildflower Viewing=== [[File:Echinocereus engelmannii and Cylindropuntia bigelovii at Joshua Tree NP.jpg|thumb|''Echinocereus engelmannii'' and ''Cylindropuntia bigelovii'' in Joshua Tree National Park]] Springtime wildflowers come in numerous varieties and can produce extraordinarily colorful displays, especially following wet winters. The flowers can include vast fields of flowering shrubs or tiny flowering plants right at your feet. ==Buy== Services within the park are limited, but food, gas, and supplies can all be purchased just outside of the park in the City of Twentynine Palms. Park visitor centers all offer book stores selling postcards, posters, and books of local interest. ==Eat== There are no restaurants or stores in the park, but numerous options are available along CA 62 (north of the park) in towns such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Village, and limited nearby options along I-10 (south of the park) in Chiriaco Summit. Joshua Tree Village has a variety of cafés and restaurants. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options in the Village. Every Saturday, year round, the Village holds a farmers market. For further options, you would need to continue west from Joshua Tree Village to Yucca Valley and Pioneertown; continue far enough you'll hit Palm Springs. ==Drink== Water is available from all visitor centers and a few of the campgrounds, and the Oasis Visitor Center also sells beverages. Towns along CA 62, such as Twentynine Palms, located outside of the park borders offer additional options for refreshment. ==Sleep== [[File:JTMONSOON.jpg|thumb|Joshua Tree Monsoon]] ===Lodging=== There are no hotels within the park, but numerous hotels cluster along CA 62 in the towns of [[Twentynine Palms]] and [[Joshua Tree]]. ===Camping=== There are nine camp grounds within the park, but they will often fill well before sunset, especially on weekends. Sadly, as least since 2005 there are no longer any free sites. All camp grounds are open year-round. Some of the campgrounds must be reserved in advance through the [http://recreation.gov National Park Service Reservation System]. There are also 13 staging areas for backcountry camping trips in the park; these are free but require registration in advance. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Belle Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/belle-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0020 | long=-116.0196 | directions=near the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=18 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small (18 site) campground is at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). Pit toilets. No water so bring plenty of your own. Belle is a great campground to see dark night skies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Black Rock Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/black-rock-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0731 | long=-116.3913 | directions=just south of Yucca Valley | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=99 sites. This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park, but it is not accessible from the main park roads. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Cottonwood Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7450 | long=-115.8127 | directions=next to the park's south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite Fee, $40 Group Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=62 sites, 3 group sites. The Cottonwood Campground is reservations only during the busy season (September-May) and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hidden Valley Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hidden-valley-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0173 | long=-116.1626 | directions=near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Hidden Valley Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=44 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The Hidden Valley Campground has pit toilets and no water. The campground is located along park boulevard and is surrounded by large boulders and Joshua Trees. Motorhomes and vehicles longer than 25 feet are not permitted. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Indian Cove Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/indian-cove-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0949 | long=-116.1594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Individual Campsite at Indian Cove, $50 Group Campsite at Indian Cove (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=101 sites, 13 group sites.This campground is not accessible from the main park roads and may be reached only via Highway 62 and Indian Cove Road, between the North and West Entrance Stations. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. There are vault toilets and no water. Water is available there. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Jumbo Rocks Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.991933 | long=-116.06238 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Jumbo Rocks Campsite (2020 rates) | wikidata=Q63635594 | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=124 sites. There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The largest campground in the park, located near the junction of the park roads in the northern part of the park. Sites are surrounded by scenic granite formations. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ryan Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9831 | long=-116.1542 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Ryan Individual Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=31 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheep Pass Group Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/sheep-pass-group-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0002 | long=-116.1203 | directions=located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 Group Campsite at Sheep Pass (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=White Tank Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/white-tank-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9857 | long=-116.0167 | directions=located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park, close to the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Individual Campsite at White Tank (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=15 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water available, bring plenty. White Tank has excellent night sky viewing and is located near the darkest section of the park. }} ===Backcountry=== Permits are required for all backcountry camping and can be obtained at the visitor centers. Backcountry campsites must be located at least one mile from the road and 500 feet from any trail. Camping in washes is not recommended due to possible flash flood danger. All water must be carried in as natural water sources are limited and reserved for the local wildlife population. Open fires are also forbidden, and all cooking should be done over portable camp stoves. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety}} By far, the greatest danger in this park is the weather. Due to the high desert environment, it will be blazing hot during the day and temperatures may drop to freezing during the night. Top medical issues for visitors include both hyperthermia (body temperature too hot) and hypothermia (body temperature too cold). ''Do not hike without adequate water''. One gallon per person per day is the ''minimum'' recommended amount. Wear sunscreen, dress in layers, and take all other precautions when dealing with a desert environment. Be aware that even a tiny amount of rain can cause flash flooding; avoid canyons and drainage areas during severe weather. Other dangers within the park include rattlesnakes, abandoned mines, and the numerous prickly and thorny desert plants. In general, snakes can be avoided by being careful when in rocky areas. Mines can be found throughout the park, and while most have been sealed over, open mines can still be found. Do not enter mines — most of these areas are over 100 years old and are extremely dangerous. ==Go next== * '''[[Salton Sea]]''', south &mdash; California's largest lake formed when an irrigation canal burst in 1905 and flooded the Salton Basin for more than a year. This unusual area is home to geothermal features, a wildlife refuge, the partially built resort community of [[Salton City]], and the "profoundly strange" artwork of Salvation Mountain in the squatter town of [[Slab City]]. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]''' &mdash; Located on the park's north border, this town provides a source of lodging, food and supplies for park visitors. * '''[[Palm Springs]]''', west &mdash; A desert oasis located south of the park, Palm Springs offers resorts, golfing, dining, and other escapes for travellers. * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north &mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran; in the [[Mojave Desert]] north of Joshua Tree. * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''', north &mdash; Yet another desert landscape, with the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere and hottest recorded temperature of 134 °F (57 °C); further north of Mojve National Preserve. {{usablepark}} {{geo|33.90|-115.89|zoom=10|layer=OG}} {{IsPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United_States_National_Parks}} {{related|Twentynine_Palms}} {{related|Joshua_Tree}} {{related|Salton_Sea}} {{related|Palm_Springs}} 5yjq44wqsfzsvrmjr9k85t0sva4o7kh 4491886 4491880 2022-07-28T16:50:33Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* Visitor information centers */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Joshua Tree banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park]''' is a [[United States National Parks|United States National Park]] that is located in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]]. The park encompasses nearly {{acre|800,000}} of the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Desert Colorado] Deserts, conserving two separate desert ecosystems at different altitudes. The name of the park is derived from the distinctive Joshua tree, a tall-growing variety of the ''yucca'' genus that grows prevalently within its boundaries. [[Image:4076-joshua-tree RJ.JPG|thumb|Joshua Tree]] ==Understand== ===History=== The area enclosed by the park was declared a National Monument in 1936, a Biosphere Reserve in 1984 and finally a National Park in 1994. The name ''Joshua Tree'' was reportedly given by a band of Mormons who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century, the tree's unique shape reminding them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky. The profile of the Joshua Tree National Park (then a National Monument) was raised significantly in 1987 with the release of the best-selling U2 album ''The Joshua Tree''. The actual tree on the album cover is no longer: it died out after too many tourists renacted the cover pose, compacting the soil and killing off the tree. ===Landscape=== Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below {{ft|3,000}}, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Desert Bighorn Sheep Joshua Tree cropped.JPG|thumb|Desert Bighorn Sheep]] While it may at first appear lifeless, the desert supports myriad of creatures that become active during the evening and early morning. Coyotes are commonly seen near the park roads making their rounds. Jackrabbits and the shy kangaroo rats emerge from their dens in the evenings to forage. Bobcats are less frequently seen, but a lucky traveler might catch one silhouetted against the moonlight. Birds in the park include burrowing owls, vultures, golden eagles, and roadrunners. Lizards, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes may be found among the rocks. ===Climate=== Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, typically around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) until the early hours of the morning. ===Visitor information centers=== There are two visitor centers located inside the park, and two located in towns just outside of the park: * {{listing | name=Black Rock Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley | lat=34.0755 | long=-116.3919 | directions=northwest corner of Black Rock Campground | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area. }} * {{listing | name=Cottonwood Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7485 | long=-115.8241 | directions=six miles / 9.5 km north of the south entrance | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to South entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite; picnic area nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms | lat=34.1347 | long=-116.0570 | directions=in Twentynine Palms, on Freedom Way just south of CA 62 | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 5 pm | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to North entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, EV charging onsite. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree | lat=34.1339 | long=-116.3154 | directions=in Joshua Tree Village, southwest corner of CA 62 and Park Blvd | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=7:30 am to 5 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to West entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.90|-115.89|zoom=9|width=500|height=300}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Joshua Tree National Park is 140 mi (230 km) east of [[Los Angeles]], 185 mi (300 km) south of [[Las Vegas]], and 230 mi (370 km) west of [[Phoenix]]. The north entrances to the park are at [[Joshua Tree]] Village and the city of [[Twentynine Palms]]. From the west (Palm Springs, Los Angeles) these can be reached via Interstate 10 and CA 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring is along I-10, east of [[Indio]] (25 mi, 40 km) and west of [[Blythe]] and the AZ-CA border (80 mi, 130 km). ===By plane=== * [[Palm Springs]] {{listing | type=go | name=Palm Springs International Airport | alt= | url=http://www.palmspringsairport.com | email= | address= | lat=33.8303 | long=-116.5070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palm Springs International Airport | wikidata=Q2550620 | content= }} ({{IATA|PSP}}) &mdash; is the closest airport to the park: 40 mi (65 km) to Joshua Tree Village; 55 mi (90 km) to Twentynine Palms; 50 mi (80 km) to Cottonwood Visitor Center. Or you can fly into to nearby airports and make a road trip to the park: * [[Los Angeles]]: [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) &mdash; 120 mi (190 km) from LAX to Palm Springs. * [[San Diego]]: [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}) &mdash; 150 mi (240 km) from SAN to Palm Springs. ===By train=== Palm Springs is also the nearest city with an Amtrak station, served by the [https://www.amtrak.com/sunset-limited-train ''Sunset Limited''] (Los Angeles - New Orleans) route. ==Fees and permits== Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - indivdual on foot/bike * $25 - motorcycle * $30 - private vehicle * $55 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass (good for 12 months, covers the entrance fee for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle) {{USA national park passes}} ==Get around== ===By car=== The main roads through the park are paved and easily accessible to passenger vehicles. Several dirt roads through the park may also be passable by normal sedans, although conditions often require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles; check at the ranger stations for current road conditions. ===By foot=== There are numerous trails throughout the park. Be sure to carry ''and drink'' lots of water while hiking. ===By bike=== Many of the park trails and roads are excellent for mountain biking; check at a ranger station for options. ==See== [[File:barkerdam.jpg|thumb|Barker Dam]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Hidden Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.013847 | long=-116.170508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25206861 | content=Located in the northern portion of the park, a short trail leads through boulders to an old cattle rustler's hideout. }} * {{see | name=Barker Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.030833 | long=-116.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Dam (California) | wikidata=Q4860949 | content=Built in the early 1900s to hold water for cattle and mining use, today the area is a rain-fed reservoir attracting local wildlife. }} * {{see | name=Keys View | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This overlook, with an elevation of 5,185 feet above sea level, is an extremely popular spot for watching the sunset. On rare clear days the view extends over the [[Salton Sea]] to Mexico. }} * {{see | name=Geology Tour Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended (but not always necessary, check with rangers) for this eighteen mile dirt road. Along this route are numerous interesting geologic formations and trails. }} * {{see | name=Cholla Cactus Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinto Basin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A short walk leads through a thick stand of cholla cactus, noted for its especially prickly exterior. }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Springs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near the south entrance of the park, Cottonwood Springs is a desert oasis that offers a respite from the arid lands around it. Willows and birds are found in abundance near this natural spring. }} * {{see | name=Jumbo Rocks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most popular and sought-out destinations in the park. Known for its spectacular giant rock formations. Hidden canyons abound. Hiking encouraged, especially the easy-to-moderate trail to Skull Rock. Campsites available. Includes an amphitheater where Park Rangers lead science and history tours. }} ==Do== [[File:KITTYINAVISE.jpg|thumb|Kitty in a Vise]] ===Hiking=== A great place to go! Trails within the park include: * {{do | name=Boy Scout Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(16 miles / 25.8&nbsp;km). A scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks that is moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=49 Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Canyon Rd, Twentynine Palms Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(4 miles / 6.4&nbsp;km). Site of ten-stamp mill. The summit elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609m). Moderately strenuous. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lost Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23017160 | content=(8 miles / 11.2&nbsp;km) A canyon with numerous palm stands, with a possible sidetrip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon that involves scrambling. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Mastodon Peak Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A trail offering excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 3,371 feet (1,027m). Strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Ryan Mountain Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys with a summit elevation of 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous. The trail is well-maintained and features stone steps for most of the way. }} ===Historic sites=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Keys Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address=Keys Ranch Road | lat=34.046 | long=-116.169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q14682963 | lastedit=2017-12-30 | content=Tickets required }} ===Photography=== The odd shapes of the Joshua Tree, as well as the dramatic geology and desert scenery, make the park a great place for photographers. As with many areas, photography is best in the early morning and late evening hours. ===Rock climbing=== The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. *{{do | name=Cliffhanger Guides | url=http://www.cliffhangerguides.com | email= | address=61716 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions=2.5 hours from either LA or San Diego | phone=+1 209 743-8363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Custom guided rock climbing for adults and children. Gourmet food provided. Locally owned and operated. }} *{{do | name=Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School | url=http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ | email= | address=HCR 3034 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 366-4745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=$85 | content=Year round rock climbing instruction, open enrollment basic to advanced classes offered weekly and customized private guiding in Joshua Tree National Park, California. All levels of climbing instruction, all ages. Groups, family outings and scouting merit badge programs. Three hours from Los Angeles and San Diego and one hour from Palm Springs, California. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Life Guides | alt= | url=https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/ | email=info@joshuatreeclimbinglifeguides.com | address=61117 Navajo Trl, Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 780-8868 | tollfree= | hours=8 AM to 5 PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-11 | content=Offers rock climbing guiding and instruction in Joshua Tree National Park. They hold a permit to guide in the park and hire certified guides as their instructors and guides. They are a local climber-owned and -operated business. They also have a rental space available for rent for those interested in staying overnight near the park entrance in a stand-alone casita. }} ===Astronomy=== Due to its dark night time skies and the relative clarity of its air, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular spot for amateur astronomy, stargazing, and astrophotography. ===Learning=== A number of classes are conducted in the park through the Joshua Tree National Park Association's '''[https://www.joshuatree.org/desert-institute/ Desert Institute]'''. They include topics such as painting, photography, wildlife, wildflowers, and geology. ===Wildflower Viewing=== [[File:Echinocereus engelmannii and Cylindropuntia bigelovii at Joshua Tree NP.jpg|thumb|''Echinocereus engelmannii'' and ''Cylindropuntia bigelovii'' in Joshua Tree National Park]] Springtime wildflowers come in numerous varieties and can produce extraordinarily colorful displays, especially following wet winters. The flowers can include vast fields of flowering shrubs or tiny flowering plants right at your feet. ==Buy== Services within the park are limited, but food, gas, and supplies can all be purchased just outside of the park in the City of Twentynine Palms. Park visitor centers all offer book stores selling postcards, posters, and books of local interest. ==Eat== There are no restaurants or stores in the park, but numerous options are available along CA 62 (north of the park) in towns such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Village, and limited nearby options along I-10 (south of the park) in Chiriaco Summit. Joshua Tree Village has a variety of cafés and restaurants. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options in the Village. Every Saturday, year round, the Village holds a farmers market. For further options, you would need to continue west from Joshua Tree Village to Yucca Valley and Pioneertown; continue far enough you'll hit Palm Springs. ==Drink== Water is available from all visitor centers and a few of the campgrounds, and the Oasis Visitor Center also sells beverages. Towns along CA 62, such as Twentynine Palms, located outside of the park borders offer additional options for refreshment. ==Sleep== [[File:JTMONSOON.jpg|thumb|Joshua Tree Monsoon]] ===Lodging=== There are no hotels within the park, but numerous hotels cluster along CA 62 in [[Twentynine Palms]] and [[Joshua Tree]] Village. ===Camping=== There are nine camp grounds within the park, but they will often fill well before sunset, especially on weekends. Sadly, as least since 2005 there are no longer any free sites. All camp grounds are open year-round. Some of the campgrounds must be reserved in advance through the [http://recreation.gov National Park Service Reservation System]. There are also 13 staging areas for backcountry camping trips in the park; these are free but require registration in advance. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Belle Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/belle-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0020 | long=-116.0196 | directions=near the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=18 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small (18 site) campground is at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). Pit toilets. No water so bring plenty of your own. Belle is a great campground to see dark night skies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Black Rock Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/black-rock-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0731 | long=-116.3909 | directions=just south of Yucca Valley | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=99 sites. This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park, but it is not accessible from the main park roads. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Cottonwood Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7450 | long=-115.8127 | directions=next to the park's south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite Fee, $40 Group Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=62 sites, 3 group sites. The Cottonwood Campground is reservations only during the busy season (September-May) and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hidden Valley Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hidden-valley-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0173 | long=-116.1626 | directions=near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Hidden Valley Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=44 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The Hidden Valley Campground has pit toilets and no water. The campground is located along park boulevard and is surrounded by large boulders and Joshua Trees. Motorhomes and vehicles longer than 25 feet are not permitted. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Indian Cove Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/indian-cove-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0949 | long=-116.1594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Individual Campsite at Indian Cove, $50 Group Campsite at Indian Cove (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=101 sites, 13 group sites.This campground is not accessible from the main park roads and may be reached only via Highway 62 and Indian Cove Road, between the North and West Entrance Stations. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. There are vault toilets and no water. Water is available there. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Jumbo Rocks Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.991933 | long=-116.06238 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Jumbo Rocks Campsite (2020 rates) | wikidata=Q63635594 | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=124 sites. There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The largest campground in the park, located near the junction of the park roads in the northern part of the park. Sites are surrounded by scenic granite formations. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ryan Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9831 | long=-116.1542 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Ryan Individual Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=31 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheep Pass Group Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/sheep-pass-group-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0002 | long=-116.1203 | directions=located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 Group Campsite at Sheep Pass (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=White Tank Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/white-tank-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9857 | long=-116.0167 | directions=located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park, close to the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Individual Campsite at White Tank (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=15 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water available, bring plenty. White Tank has excellent night sky viewing and is located near the darkest section of the park. }} ===Backcountry=== Permits are required for all backcountry camping and can be obtained at the visitor centers. Backcountry campsites must be located at least one mile from the road and 500 feet from any trail. Camping in washes is not recommended due to possible flash flood danger. All water must be carried in as natural water sources are limited and reserved for the local wildlife population. Open fires are also forbidden, and all cooking should be done over portable camp stoves. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety}} By far, the greatest danger in this park is the weather. Due to the high desert environment, it will be blazing hot during the day and temperatures may drop to freezing during the night. Top medical issues for visitors include both hyperthermia (body temperature too hot) and hypothermia (body temperature too cold). ''Do not hike without adequate water''. One gallon per person per day is the ''minimum'' recommended amount. Wear sunscreen, dress in layers, and take all other precautions when dealing with a desert environment. Be aware that even a tiny amount of rain can cause flash flooding; avoid canyons and drainage areas during severe weather. Other dangers within the park include rattlesnakes, abandoned mines, and the numerous prickly and thorny desert plants. In general, snakes can be avoided by being careful when in rocky areas. Mines can be found throughout the park, and while most have been sealed over, open mines can still be found. Do not enter mines — most of these areas are over 100 years old and are extremely dangerous. ==Go next== * '''[[Salton Sea]]''', south &mdash; California's largest lake formed when an irrigation canal burst in 1905 and flooded the Salton Basin for more than a year. This unusual area is home to geothermal features, a wildlife refuge, the partially built resort community of [[Salton City]], and the "profoundly strange" artwork of Salvation Mountain in the squatter town of [[Slab City]]. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]''' &mdash; Located on the park's north border, this town provides a source of lodging, food and supplies for park visitors. * '''[[Palm Springs]]''', west &mdash; A desert oasis located south of the park, Palm Springs offers resorts, golfing, dining, and other escapes for travellers. * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north &mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran; in the [[Mojave Desert]] north of Joshua Tree. * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''', north &mdash; Yet another desert landscape, with the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere and hottest recorded temperature of 134 °F (57 °C); further north of Mojve National Preserve. {{usablepark}} {{geo|33.90|-115.89|zoom=10|layer=OG}} {{IsPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United_States_National_Parks}} {{related|Twentynine_Palms}} {{related|Joshua_Tree}} {{related|Salton_Sea}} {{related|Palm_Springs}} bqonkeyc6nnahg62skh9l6sip8haulj 4491891 4491886 2022-07-28T17:01:09Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* Drink */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Joshua Tree banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park]''' is a [[United States National Parks|United States National Park]] that is located in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]]. The park encompasses nearly {{acre|800,000}} of the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Desert Colorado] Deserts, conserving two separate desert ecosystems at different altitudes. The name of the park is derived from the distinctive Joshua tree, a tall-growing variety of the ''yucca'' genus that grows prevalently within its boundaries. [[Image:4076-joshua-tree RJ.JPG|thumb|Joshua Tree]] ==Understand== ===History=== The area enclosed by the park was declared a National Monument in 1936, a Biosphere Reserve in 1984 and finally a National Park in 1994. The name ''Joshua Tree'' was reportedly given by a band of Mormons who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century, the tree's unique shape reminding them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky. The profile of the Joshua Tree National Park (then a National Monument) was raised significantly in 1987 with the release of the best-selling U2 album ''The Joshua Tree''. The actual tree on the album cover is no longer: it died out after too many tourists renacted the cover pose, compacting the soil and killing off the tree. ===Landscape=== Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below {{ft|3,000}}, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Desert Bighorn Sheep Joshua Tree cropped.JPG|thumb|Desert Bighorn Sheep]] While it may at first appear lifeless, the desert supports myriad of creatures that become active during the evening and early morning. Coyotes are commonly seen near the park roads making their rounds. Jackrabbits and the shy kangaroo rats emerge from their dens in the evenings to forage. Bobcats are less frequently seen, but a lucky traveler might catch one silhouetted against the moonlight. Birds in the park include burrowing owls, vultures, golden eagles, and roadrunners. Lizards, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes may be found among the rocks. ===Climate=== Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, typically around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) until the early hours of the morning. ===Visitor information centers=== There are two visitor centers located inside the park, and two located in towns just outside of the park: * {{listing | name=Black Rock Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley | lat=34.0755 | long=-116.3919 | directions=northwest corner of Black Rock Campground | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area. }} * {{listing | name=Cottonwood Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7485 | long=-115.8241 | directions=six miles / 9.5 km north of the south entrance | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to South entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite; picnic area nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms | lat=34.1347 | long=-116.0570 | directions=in Twentynine Palms, on Freedom Way just south of CA 62 | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 5 pm | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to North entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, EV charging onsite. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree | lat=34.1339 | long=-116.3154 | directions=in Joshua Tree Village, southwest corner of CA 62 and Park Blvd | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=7:30 am to 5 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to West entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.90|-115.89|zoom=9|width=500|height=300}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Joshua Tree National Park is 140 mi (230 km) east of [[Los Angeles]], 185 mi (300 km) south of [[Las Vegas]], and 230 mi (370 km) west of [[Phoenix]]. The north entrances to the park are at [[Joshua Tree]] Village and the city of [[Twentynine Palms]]. From the west (Palm Springs, Los Angeles) these can be reached via Interstate 10 and CA 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring is along I-10, east of [[Indio]] (25 mi, 40 km) and west of [[Blythe]] and the AZ-CA border (80 mi, 130 km). ===By plane=== * [[Palm Springs]] {{listing | type=go | name=Palm Springs International Airport | alt= | url=http://www.palmspringsairport.com | email= | address= | lat=33.8303 | long=-116.5070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palm Springs International Airport | wikidata=Q2550620 | content= }} ({{IATA|PSP}}) &mdash; is the closest airport to the park: 40 mi (65 km) to Joshua Tree Village; 55 mi (90 km) to Twentynine Palms; 50 mi (80 km) to Cottonwood Visitor Center. Or you can fly into to nearby airports and make a road trip to the park: * [[Los Angeles]]: [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) &mdash; 120 mi (190 km) from LAX to Palm Springs. * [[San Diego]]: [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}) &mdash; 150 mi (240 km) from SAN to Palm Springs. ===By train=== Palm Springs is also the nearest city with an Amtrak station, served by the [https://www.amtrak.com/sunset-limited-train ''Sunset Limited''] (Los Angeles - New Orleans) route. ==Fees and permits== Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - indivdual on foot/bike * $25 - motorcycle * $30 - private vehicle * $55 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass (good for 12 months, covers the entrance fee for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle) {{USA national park passes}} ==Get around== ===By car=== The main roads through the park are paved and easily accessible to passenger vehicles. Several dirt roads through the park may also be passable by normal sedans, although conditions often require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles; check at the ranger stations for current road conditions. ===By foot=== There are numerous trails throughout the park. Be sure to carry ''and drink'' lots of water while hiking. ===By bike=== Many of the park trails and roads are excellent for mountain biking; check at a ranger station for options. ==See== [[File:barkerdam.jpg|thumb|Barker Dam]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Hidden Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.013847 | long=-116.170508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25206861 | content=Located in the northern portion of the park, a short trail leads through boulders to an old cattle rustler's hideout. }} * {{see | name=Barker Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.030833 | long=-116.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Dam (California) | wikidata=Q4860949 | content=Built in the early 1900s to hold water for cattle and mining use, today the area is a rain-fed reservoir attracting local wildlife. }} * {{see | name=Keys View | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This overlook, with an elevation of 5,185 feet above sea level, is an extremely popular spot for watching the sunset. On rare clear days the view extends over the [[Salton Sea]] to Mexico. }} * {{see | name=Geology Tour Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended (but not always necessary, check with rangers) for this eighteen mile dirt road. Along this route are numerous interesting geologic formations and trails. }} * {{see | name=Cholla Cactus Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinto Basin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A short walk leads through a thick stand of cholla cactus, noted for its especially prickly exterior. }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Springs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near the south entrance of the park, Cottonwood Springs is a desert oasis that offers a respite from the arid lands around it. Willows and birds are found in abundance near this natural spring. }} * {{see | name=Jumbo Rocks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most popular and sought-out destinations in the park. Known for its spectacular giant rock formations. Hidden canyons abound. Hiking encouraged, especially the easy-to-moderate trail to Skull Rock. Campsites available. Includes an amphitheater where Park Rangers lead science and history tours. }} ==Do== [[File:KITTYINAVISE.jpg|thumb|Kitty in a Vise]] ===Hiking=== A great place to go! Trails within the park include: * {{do | name=Boy Scout Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(16 miles / 25.8&nbsp;km). A scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks that is moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=49 Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Canyon Rd, Twentynine Palms Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(4 miles / 6.4&nbsp;km). Site of ten-stamp mill. The summit elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609m). Moderately strenuous. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lost Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23017160 | content=(8 miles / 11.2&nbsp;km) A canyon with numerous palm stands, with a possible sidetrip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon that involves scrambling. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Mastodon Peak Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A trail offering excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 3,371 feet (1,027m). Strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Ryan Mountain Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys with a summit elevation of 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous. The trail is well-maintained and features stone steps for most of the way. }} ===Historic sites=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Keys Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address=Keys Ranch Road | lat=34.046 | long=-116.169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q14682963 | lastedit=2017-12-30 | content=Tickets required }} ===Photography=== The odd shapes of the Joshua Tree, as well as the dramatic geology and desert scenery, make the park a great place for photographers. As with many areas, photography is best in the early morning and late evening hours. ===Rock climbing=== The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. *{{do | name=Cliffhanger Guides | url=http://www.cliffhangerguides.com | email= | address=61716 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions=2.5 hours from either LA or San Diego | phone=+1 209 743-8363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Custom guided rock climbing for adults and children. Gourmet food provided. Locally owned and operated. }} *{{do | name=Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School | url=http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ | email= | address=HCR 3034 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 366-4745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=$85 | content=Year round rock climbing instruction, open enrollment basic to advanced classes offered weekly and customized private guiding in Joshua Tree National Park, California. All levels of climbing instruction, all ages. Groups, family outings and scouting merit badge programs. Three hours from Los Angeles and San Diego and one hour from Palm Springs, California. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Life Guides | alt= | url=https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/ | email=info@joshuatreeclimbinglifeguides.com | address=61117 Navajo Trl, Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 780-8868 | tollfree= | hours=8 AM to 5 PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-11 | content=Offers rock climbing guiding and instruction in Joshua Tree National Park. They hold a permit to guide in the park and hire certified guides as their instructors and guides. They are a local climber-owned and -operated business. They also have a rental space available for rent for those interested in staying overnight near the park entrance in a stand-alone casita. }} ===Astronomy=== Due to its dark night time skies and the relative clarity of its air, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular spot for amateur astronomy, stargazing, and astrophotography. ===Learning=== A number of classes are conducted in the park through the Joshua Tree National Park Association's '''[https://www.joshuatree.org/desert-institute/ Desert Institute]'''. They include topics such as painting, photography, wildlife, wildflowers, and geology. ===Wildflower Viewing=== [[File:Echinocereus engelmannii and Cylindropuntia bigelovii at Joshua Tree NP.jpg|thumb|''Echinocereus engelmannii'' and ''Cylindropuntia bigelovii'' in Joshua Tree National Park]] Springtime wildflowers come in numerous varieties and can produce extraordinarily colorful displays, especially following wet winters. The flowers can include vast fields of flowering shrubs or tiny flowering plants right at your feet. ==Buy== Services within the park are limited, but food, gas, and supplies can all be purchased just outside of the park in the City of Twentynine Palms. Park visitor centers all offer book stores selling postcards, posters, and books of local interest. ==Eat== There are no restaurants or stores in the park, but numerous options are available along CA 62 (north of the park) in towns such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Village, and limited nearby options along I-10 (south of the park) in Chiriaco Summit. Joshua Tree Village has a variety of cafés and restaurants. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options in the Village. Every Saturday, year round, the Village holds a farmers market. For further options, you would need to continue west from Joshua Tree Village to Yucca Valley and Pioneertown; continue far enough you'll hit Palm Springs. ==Drink== Water is available from all visitor centers and a few of the campgrounds. Towns outside of the park borders offer additional options for refreshment, such as Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree Village and Yucca Valley, all along CA 62. ==Sleep== [[File:JTMONSOON.jpg|thumb|Joshua Tree Monsoon]] ===Lodging=== There are no hotels within the park, but numerous hotels cluster along CA 62 in [[Twentynine Palms]] and [[Joshua Tree]] Village. ===Camping=== There are nine camp grounds within the park, but they will often fill well before sunset, especially on weekends. Sadly, as least since 2005 there are no longer any free sites. All camp grounds are open year-round. Some of the campgrounds must be reserved in advance through the [http://recreation.gov National Park Service Reservation System]. There are also 13 staging areas for backcountry camping trips in the park; these are free but require registration in advance. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Belle Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/belle-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0020 | long=-116.0196 | directions=near the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=18 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small (18 site) campground is at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). Pit toilets. No water so bring plenty of your own. Belle is a great campground to see dark night skies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Black Rock Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/black-rock-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0731 | long=-116.3909 | directions=just south of Yucca Valley | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=99 sites. This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park, but it is not accessible from the main park roads. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Cottonwood Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7450 | long=-115.8127 | directions=next to the park's south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite Fee, $40 Group Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=62 sites, 3 group sites. The Cottonwood Campground is reservations only during the busy season (September-May) and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hidden Valley Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hidden-valley-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0173 | long=-116.1626 | directions=near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Hidden Valley Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=44 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The Hidden Valley Campground has pit toilets and no water. The campground is located along park boulevard and is surrounded by large boulders and Joshua Trees. Motorhomes and vehicles longer than 25 feet are not permitted. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Indian Cove Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/indian-cove-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0949 | long=-116.1594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Individual Campsite at Indian Cove, $50 Group Campsite at Indian Cove (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=101 sites, 13 group sites.This campground is not accessible from the main park roads and may be reached only via Highway 62 and Indian Cove Road, between the North and West Entrance Stations. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. There are vault toilets and no water. Water is available there. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Jumbo Rocks Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.991933 | long=-116.06238 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Jumbo Rocks Campsite (2020 rates) | wikidata=Q63635594 | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=124 sites. There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The largest campground in the park, located near the junction of the park roads in the northern part of the park. Sites are surrounded by scenic granite formations. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ryan Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9831 | long=-116.1542 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Ryan Individual Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=31 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheep Pass Group Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/sheep-pass-group-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0002 | long=-116.1203 | directions=located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 Group Campsite at Sheep Pass (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=White Tank Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/white-tank-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9857 | long=-116.0167 | directions=located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park, close to the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Individual Campsite at White Tank (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=15 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water available, bring plenty. White Tank has excellent night sky viewing and is located near the darkest section of the park. }} ===Backcountry=== Permits are required for all backcountry camping and can be obtained at the visitor centers. Backcountry campsites must be located at least one mile from the road and 500 feet from any trail. Camping in washes is not recommended due to possible flash flood danger. All water must be carried in as natural water sources are limited and reserved for the local wildlife population. Open fires are also forbidden, and all cooking should be done over portable camp stoves. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety}} By far, the greatest danger in this park is the weather. Due to the high desert environment, it will be blazing hot during the day and temperatures may drop to freezing during the night. Top medical issues for visitors include both hyperthermia (body temperature too hot) and hypothermia (body temperature too cold). ''Do not hike without adequate water''. One gallon per person per day is the ''minimum'' recommended amount. Wear sunscreen, dress in layers, and take all other precautions when dealing with a desert environment. Be aware that even a tiny amount of rain can cause flash flooding; avoid canyons and drainage areas during severe weather. Other dangers within the park include rattlesnakes, abandoned mines, and the numerous prickly and thorny desert plants. In general, snakes can be avoided by being careful when in rocky areas. Mines can be found throughout the park, and while most have been sealed over, open mines can still be found. Do not enter mines — most of these areas are over 100 years old and are extremely dangerous. ==Go next== * '''[[Salton Sea]]''', south &mdash; California's largest lake formed when an irrigation canal burst in 1905 and flooded the Salton Basin for more than a year. This unusual area is home to geothermal features, a wildlife refuge, the partially built resort community of [[Salton City]], and the "profoundly strange" artwork of Salvation Mountain in the squatter town of [[Slab City]]. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]''' &mdash; Located on the park's north border, this town provides a source of lodging, food and supplies for park visitors. * '''[[Palm Springs]]''', west &mdash; A desert oasis located south of the park, Palm Springs offers resorts, golfing, dining, and other escapes for travellers. * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north &mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran; in the [[Mojave Desert]] north of Joshua Tree. * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''', north &mdash; Yet another desert landscape, with the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere and hottest recorded temperature of 134 °F (57 °C); further north of Mojve National Preserve. {{usablepark}} {{geo|33.90|-115.89|zoom=10|layer=OG}} {{IsPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United_States_National_Parks}} {{related|Twentynine_Palms}} {{related|Joshua_Tree}} {{related|Salton_Sea}} {{related|Palm_Springs}} c6j0un9rgk564zn7cew4lb9j703remr 4491901 4491891 2022-07-28T17:29:22Z Ibaman 195012 [[WV:Links to Wikipedia]]: some copyedit wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Joshua Tree banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park]''' is a [[United States National Parks|United States National Park]] that is located in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]]. The park encompasses nearly {{acre|800,000}} of the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and Colorado Deserts, conserving two separate desert ecosystems at different altitudes. The name of the park is derived from the distinctive Joshua Tree (''Yucca brevifolia''), a tall-growing plant that grows prevalently within its boundaries. [[Image:4076-joshua-tree RJ.JPG|thumb|Joshua Tree]] ==Understand== ===History=== The area enclosed by the park was declared a National Monument in 1936, a Biosphere Reserve in 1984 and finally a National Park in 1994. The name ''Joshua Tree'' was reportedly given by a band of Mormons who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century, the tree's unique shape reminding them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky. The profile of the Joshua Tree National Park (then a National Monument) was raised significantly in 1987 with the release of the best-selling U2 album ''The Joshua Tree''. The actual tree on the album cover is no longer: it died out after too many tourists renacted the cover pose, compacting the soil and killing off the tree. ===Landscape=== Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below {{ft|3,000}}, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Desert Bighorn Sheep Joshua Tree cropped.JPG|thumb|Desert Bighorn Sheep]] While it may at first appear lifeless, the desert supports myriad of creatures that become active during the evening and early morning. Coyotes are commonly seen near the park roads making their rounds. Jackrabbits and the shy kangaroo rats emerge from their dens in the evenings to forage. Bobcats are less frequently seen, but a lucky traveler might catch one silhouetted against the moonlight. Birds in the park include burrowing owls, vultures, golden eagles, and roadrunners. Lizards, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes may be found among the rocks. ===Climate=== Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, typically around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) until the early hours of the morning. ===Visitor information centers=== There are two visitor centers located inside the park, and two located in towns just outside of the park: * {{listing | name=Black Rock Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley | lat=34.0755 | long=-116.3919 | directions=northwest corner of Black Rock Campground | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area. }} * {{listing | name=Cottonwood Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7485 | long=-115.8241 | directions=six miles / 9.5 km north of the south entrance | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to South entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite; picnic area nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms | lat=34.1347 | long=-116.0570 | directions=in Twentynine Palms, on Freedom Way just south of CA 62 | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 5 pm | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to North entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, EV charging onsite. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree | lat=34.1339 | long=-116.3154 | directions=in Joshua Tree Village, southwest corner of CA 62 and Park Blvd | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=7:30 am to 5 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to West entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.90|-115.89|zoom=9|width=500|height=300}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Joshua Tree National Park is 140 mi (230 km) east of [[Los Angeles]], 185 mi (300 km) south of [[Las Vegas]], and 230 mi (370 km) west of [[Phoenix]]. The north entrances to the park are at [[Joshua Tree]] Village and the city of [[Twentynine Palms]]. From the west (Palm Springs, Los Angeles) these can be reached via Interstate 10 and CA 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring is along I-10, east of [[Indio]] (25 mi, 40 km) and west of [[Blythe]] and the AZ-CA border (80 mi, 130 km). ===By plane=== * [[Palm Springs]] {{listing | type=go | name=Palm Springs International Airport | alt= | url=http://www.palmspringsairport.com | email= | address= | lat=33.8303 | long=-116.5070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palm Springs International Airport | wikidata=Q2550620 | content= }} ({{IATA|PSP}}) &mdash; is the closest airport to the park: 40 mi (65 km) to Joshua Tree Village; 55 mi (90 km) to Twentynine Palms; 50 mi (80 km) to Cottonwood Visitor Center. Or you can fly into to nearby airports and make a road trip to the park: * [[Los Angeles]]: [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) &mdash; 120 mi (190 km) from LAX to Palm Springs. * [[San Diego]]: [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}) &mdash; 150 mi (240 km) from SAN to Palm Springs. ===By train=== Palm Springs is also the nearest city with an Amtrak station, served by the [https://www.amtrak.com/sunset-limited-train ''Sunset Limited''] (Los Angeles - New Orleans) route. ==Fees and permits== Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - indivdual on foot/bike * $25 - motorcycle * $30 - private vehicle * $55 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass (good for 12 months, covers the entrance fee for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle) {{USA national park passes}} ==Get around== ===By car=== The main roads through the park are paved and easily accessible to passenger vehicles. Several dirt roads through the park may also be passable by normal sedans, although conditions often require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles; check at the ranger stations for current road conditions. ===By foot=== There are numerous trails throughout the park. Be sure to carry ''and drink'' lots of water while hiking. ===By bike=== Many of the park trails and roads are excellent for mountain biking; check at a ranger station for options. ==See== [[File:barkerdam.jpg|thumb|Barker Dam]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Hidden Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.013847 | long=-116.170508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25206861 | content=Located in the northern portion of the park, a short trail leads through boulders to an old cattle rustler's hideout. }} * {{see | name=Barker Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.030833 | long=-116.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Dam (California) | wikidata=Q4860949 | content=Built in the early 1900s to hold water for cattle and mining use, today the area is a rain-fed reservoir attracting local wildlife. }} * {{see | name=Keys View | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This overlook, with an elevation of 5,185 feet above sea level, is an extremely popular spot for watching the sunset. On rare clear days the view extends over the [[Salton Sea]] to Mexico. }} * {{see | name=Geology Tour Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended (but not always necessary, check with rangers) for this eighteen mile dirt road. Along this route are numerous interesting geologic formations and trails. }} * {{see | name=Cholla Cactus Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinto Basin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A short walk leads through a thick stand of cholla cactus, noted for its especially prickly exterior. }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Springs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near the south entrance of the park, Cottonwood Springs is a desert oasis that offers a respite from the arid lands around it. Willows and birds are found in abundance near this natural spring. }} * {{see | name=Jumbo Rocks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most popular and sought-out destinations in the park. Known for its spectacular giant rock formations. Hidden canyons abound. Hiking encouraged, especially the easy-to-moderate trail to Skull Rock. Campsites available. Includes an amphitheater where Park Rangers lead science and history tours. }} ==Do== [[File:KITTYINAVISE.jpg|thumb|Kitty in a Vise]] ===Hiking=== A great place to go! Trails within the park include: * {{do | name=Boy Scout Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(16 miles / 25.8&nbsp;km). A scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks that is moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=49 Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Canyon Rd, Twentynine Palms Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(4 miles / 6.4&nbsp;km). Site of ten-stamp mill. The summit elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609m). Moderately strenuous. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lost Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23017160 | content=(8 miles / 11.2&nbsp;km) A canyon with numerous palm stands, with a possible sidetrip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon that involves scrambling. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Mastodon Peak Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A trail offering excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 3,371 feet (1,027m). Strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Ryan Mountain Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys with a summit elevation of 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous. The trail is well-maintained and features stone steps for most of the way. }} ===Historic sites=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Keys Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address=Keys Ranch Road | lat=34.046 | long=-116.169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q14682963 | lastedit=2017-12-30 | content=Tickets required }} ===Photography=== The odd shapes of the Joshua Tree, as well as the dramatic geology and desert scenery, make the park a great place for photographers. As with many areas, photography is best in the early morning and late evening hours. ===Rock climbing=== The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. *{{do | name=Cliffhanger Guides | url=http://www.cliffhangerguides.com | email= | address=61716 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions=2.5 hours from either LA or San Diego | phone=+1 209 743-8363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Custom guided rock climbing for adults and children. Gourmet food provided. Locally owned and operated. }} *{{do | name=Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School | url=http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ | email= | address=HCR 3034 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 366-4745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=$85 | content=Year round rock climbing instruction, open enrollment basic to advanced classes offered weekly and customized private guiding in Joshua Tree National Park, California. All levels of climbing instruction, all ages. Groups, family outings and scouting merit badge programs. Three hours from Los Angeles and San Diego and one hour from Palm Springs, California. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Life Guides | alt= | url=https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/ | email=info@joshuatreeclimbinglifeguides.com | address=61117 Navajo Trl, Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 780-8868 | tollfree= | hours=8 AM to 5 PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-11 | content=Offers rock climbing guiding and instruction in Joshua Tree National Park. They hold a permit to guide in the park and hire certified guides as their instructors and guides. They are a local climber-owned and -operated business. They also have a rental space available for rent for those interested in staying overnight near the park entrance in a stand-alone casita. }} ===Astronomy=== Due to its dark night time skies and the relative clarity of its air, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular spot for amateur astronomy, stargazing, and astrophotography. ===Learning=== A number of classes are conducted in the park through the Joshua Tree National Park Association's '''[https://www.joshuatree.org/desert-institute/ Desert Institute]'''. They include topics such as painting, photography, wildlife, wildflowers, and geology. ===Wildflower Viewing=== [[File:Echinocereus engelmannii and Cylindropuntia bigelovii at Joshua Tree NP.jpg|thumb|''Echinocereus engelmannii'' and ''Cylindropuntia bigelovii'' in Joshua Tree National Park]] Springtime wildflowers come in numerous varieties and can produce extraordinarily colorful displays, especially following wet winters. The flowers can include vast fields of flowering shrubs or tiny flowering plants right at your feet. ==Buy== Services within the park are limited, but food, gas, and supplies can all be purchased just outside of the park in the City of Twentynine Palms. Park visitor centers all offer book stores selling postcards, posters, and books of local interest. ==Eat== There are no restaurants or stores in the park, but numerous options are available along CA 62 (north of the park) in towns such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Village, and limited nearby options along I-10 (south of the park) in Chiriaco Summit. Joshua Tree Village has a variety of cafés and restaurants. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options in the Village. Every Saturday, year round, the Village holds a farmers market. For further options, you would need to continue west from Joshua Tree Village to Yucca Valley and Pioneertown; continue far enough you'll hit Palm Springs. ==Drink== Water is available from all visitor centers and a few of the campgrounds. Towns outside of the park borders offer additional options for refreshment, such as Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree Village and Yucca Valley, all along CA 62. ==Sleep== [[File:JTMONSOON.jpg|thumb|Joshua Tree Monsoon]] ===Lodging=== There are no hotels within the park, but numerous hotels cluster along CA 62 in [[Twentynine Palms]] and [[Joshua Tree]] Village. ===Camping=== There are nine camp grounds within the park, but they will often fill well before sunset, especially on weekends. Sadly, as least since 2005 there are no longer any free sites. All camp grounds are open year-round. Some of the campgrounds must be reserved in advance through the [http://recreation.gov National Park Service Reservation System]. There are also 13 staging areas for backcountry camping trips in the park; these are free but require registration in advance. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Belle Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/belle-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0020 | long=-116.0196 | directions=near the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=18 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small (18 site) campground is at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). Pit toilets. No water so bring plenty of your own. Belle is a great campground to see dark night skies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Black Rock Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/black-rock-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0731 | long=-116.3909 | directions=just south of Yucca Valley | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=99 sites. This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park, but it is not accessible from the main park roads. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Cottonwood Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7450 | long=-115.8127 | directions=next to the park's south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite Fee, $40 Group Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=62 sites, 3 group sites. The Cottonwood Campground is reservations only during the busy season (September-May) and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hidden Valley Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hidden-valley-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0173 | long=-116.1626 | directions=near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Hidden Valley Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=44 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The Hidden Valley Campground has pit toilets and no water. The campground is located along park boulevard and is surrounded by large boulders and Joshua Trees. Motorhomes and vehicles longer than 25 feet are not permitted. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Indian Cove Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/indian-cove-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0949 | long=-116.1594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Individual Campsite at Indian Cove, $50 Group Campsite at Indian Cove (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=101 sites, 13 group sites.This campground is not accessible from the main park roads and may be reached only via Highway 62 and Indian Cove Road, between the North and West Entrance Stations. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. There are vault toilets and no water. Water is available there. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Jumbo Rocks Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.991933 | long=-116.06238 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Jumbo Rocks Campsite (2020 rates) | wikidata=Q63635594 | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=124 sites. There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The largest campground in the park, located near the junction of the park roads in the northern part of the park. Sites are surrounded by scenic granite formations. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ryan Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9831 | long=-116.1542 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Ryan Individual Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=31 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheep Pass Group Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/sheep-pass-group-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0002 | long=-116.1203 | directions=located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 Group Campsite at Sheep Pass (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=White Tank Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/white-tank-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9857 | long=-116.0167 | directions=located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park, close to the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Individual Campsite at White Tank (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=15 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water available, bring plenty. White Tank has excellent night sky viewing and is located near the darkest section of the park. }} ===Backcountry=== Permits are required for all backcountry camping and can be obtained at the visitor centers. Backcountry campsites must be located at least one mile from the road and 500 feet from any trail. Camping in washes is not recommended due to possible flash flood danger. All water must be carried in as natural water sources are limited and reserved for the local wildlife population. Open fires are also forbidden, and all cooking should be done over portable camp stoves. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety}} By far, the greatest danger in this park is the weather. Due to the high desert environment, it will be blazing hot during the day and temperatures may drop to freezing during the night. Top medical issues for visitors include both hyperthermia (body temperature too hot) and hypothermia (body temperature too cold). ''Do not hike without adequate water''. One gallon per person per day is the ''minimum'' recommended amount. Wear sunscreen, dress in layers, and take all other precautions when dealing with a desert environment. Be aware that even a tiny amount of rain can cause flash flooding; avoid canyons and drainage areas during severe weather. Other dangers within the park include rattlesnakes, abandoned mines, and the numerous prickly and thorny desert plants. In general, snakes can be avoided by being careful when in rocky areas. Mines can be found throughout the park, and while most have been sealed over, open mines can still be found. Do not enter mines — most of these areas are over 100 years old and are extremely dangerous. ==Go next== * '''[[Salton Sea]]''', south &mdash; California's largest lake formed when an irrigation canal burst in 1905 and flooded the Salton Basin for more than a year. This unusual area is home to geothermal features, a wildlife refuge, the partially built resort community of [[Salton City]], and the "profoundly strange" artwork of Salvation Mountain in the squatter town of [[Slab City]]. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]''' &mdash; Located on the park's north border, this town provides a source of lodging, food and supplies for park visitors. * '''[[Palm Springs]]''', west &mdash; A desert oasis located south of the park, Palm Springs offers resorts, golfing, dining, and other escapes for travellers. * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north &mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran; in the [[Mojave Desert]] north of Joshua Tree. * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''', north &mdash; Yet another desert landscape, with the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere and hottest recorded temperature of 134 °F (57 °C); further north of Mojve National Preserve. {{usablepark}} {{geo|33.90|-115.89|zoom=10|layer=OG}} {{IsPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United_States_National_Parks}} {{related|Twentynine_Palms}} {{related|Joshua_Tree}} {{related|Salton_Sea}} {{related|Palm_Springs}} 6vym6qo4vgnz17fit7cvzf50cep5ua1 4492129 4491901 2022-07-29T06:36:02Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* Visitor information centers */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Joshua Tree banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park]''' is a [[United States National Parks|United States National Park]] that is located in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]]. The park encompasses nearly {{acre|800,000}} of the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and Colorado Deserts, conserving two separate desert ecosystems at different altitudes. The name of the park is derived from the distinctive Joshua Tree (''Yucca brevifolia''), a tall-growing plant that grows prevalently within its boundaries. [[Image:4076-joshua-tree RJ.JPG|thumb|Joshua Tree]] ==Understand== ===History=== The area enclosed by the park was declared a National Monument in 1936, a Biosphere Reserve in 1984 and finally a National Park in 1994. The name ''Joshua Tree'' was reportedly given by a band of Mormons who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century, the tree's unique shape reminding them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky. The profile of the Joshua Tree National Park (then a National Monument) was raised significantly in 1987 with the release of the best-selling U2 album ''The Joshua Tree''. The actual tree on the album cover is no longer: it died out after too many tourists renacted the cover pose, compacting the soil and killing off the tree. ===Landscape=== Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below {{ft|3,000}}, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California's deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Desert Bighorn Sheep Joshua Tree cropped.JPG|thumb|Desert Bighorn Sheep]] While it may at first appear lifeless, the desert supports myriad of creatures that become active during the evening and early morning. Coyotes are commonly seen near the park roads making their rounds. Jackrabbits and the shy kangaroo rats emerge from their dens in the evenings to forage. Bobcats are less frequently seen, but a lucky traveler might catch one silhouetted against the moonlight. Birds in the park include burrowing owls, vultures, golden eagles, and roadrunners. Lizards, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes may be found among the rocks. ===Climate=== Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, typically around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) until the early hours of the morning. ===Visitor information centers=== There are two visitor centers located inside the park, and two located in towns just outside of the park: * {{listing | name=Black Rock Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley | lat=34.0755 | long=-116.3919 | directions=northwest corner of Black Rock Campground | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area. }} * {{listing | name=Cottonwood Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7485 | long=-115.8241 | directions=within park, 6 mi / 9.5 km north of the south entrance | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 4 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to South entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite; picnic area nearby. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms | lat=34.1347 | long=-116.0570 | directions=in Twentynine Palms, on Freedom Way just south of CA 62 | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=8:30 am to 5 pm | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to North entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, EV charging onsite. }} * {{listing | name=Joshua Tree Visitor Center | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm | email= | address=6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree | lat=34.1339 | long=-116.3154 | directions=in Joshua Tree Village, southwest corner of CA 62 and Park Blvd | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | hours=7:30 am to 5 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nearest to West entrance. Facilities: exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.90|-115.89|zoom=9|width=500|height=300}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Joshua Tree National Park is 140 mi (230 km) east of [[Los Angeles]], 185 mi (300 km) south of [[Las Vegas]], and 230 mi (370 km) west of [[Phoenix]]. The north entrances to the park are at [[Joshua Tree]] Village and the city of [[Twentynine Palms]]. From the west (Palm Springs, Los Angeles) these can be reached via Interstate 10 and CA 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring is along I-10, east of [[Indio]] (25 mi, 40 km) and west of [[Blythe]] and the AZ-CA border (80 mi, 130 km). ===By plane=== * [[Palm Springs]] {{listing | type=go | name=Palm Springs International Airport | alt= | url=http://www.palmspringsairport.com | email= | address= | lat=33.8303 | long=-116.5070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palm Springs International Airport | wikidata=Q2550620 | content= }} ({{IATA|PSP}}) &mdash; is the closest airport to the park: 40 mi (65 km) to Joshua Tree Village; 55 mi (90 km) to Twentynine Palms; 50 mi (80 km) to Cottonwood Visitor Center. Or you can fly into to nearby airports and make a road trip to the park: * [[Los Angeles]]: [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] ({{IATA|LAX}}) &mdash; 120 mi (190 km) from LAX to Palm Springs. * [[San Diego]]: [[San Diego#By plane|San Diego Airport]] ({{IATA|SAN}}) &mdash; 150 mi (240 km) from SAN to Palm Springs. ===By train=== Palm Springs is also the nearest city with an Amtrak station, served by the [https://www.amtrak.com/sunset-limited-train ''Sunset Limited''] (Los Angeles - New Orleans) route. ==Fees and permits== Entrances fees are valid for seven days, allowing unlimited re-entry for the week. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - indivdual on foot/bike * $25 - motorcycle * $30 - private vehicle * $55 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass (good for 12 months, covers the entrance fee for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle) {{USA national park passes}} ==Get around== ===By car=== The main roads through the park are paved and easily accessible to passenger vehicles. Several dirt roads through the park may also be passable by normal sedans, although conditions often require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles; check at the ranger stations for current road conditions. ===By foot=== There are numerous trails throughout the park. Be sure to carry ''and drink'' lots of water while hiking. ===By bike=== Many of the park trails and roads are excellent for mountain biking; check at a ranger station for options. ==See== [[File:barkerdam.jpg|thumb|Barker Dam]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Hidden Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.013847 | long=-116.170508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25206861 | content=Located in the northern portion of the park, a short trail leads through boulders to an old cattle rustler's hideout. }} * {{see | name=Barker Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.030833 | long=-116.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Dam (California) | wikidata=Q4860949 | content=Built in the early 1900s to hold water for cattle and mining use, today the area is a rain-fed reservoir attracting local wildlife. }} * {{see | name=Keys View | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This overlook, with an elevation of 5,185 feet above sea level, is an extremely popular spot for watching the sunset. On rare clear days the view extends over the [[Salton Sea]] to Mexico. }} * {{see | name=Geology Tour Road | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended (but not always necessary, check with rangers) for this eighteen mile dirt road. Along this route are numerous interesting geologic formations and trails. }} * {{see | name=Cholla Cactus Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinto Basin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A short walk leads through a thick stand of cholla cactus, noted for its especially prickly exterior. }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Springs | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located near the south entrance of the park, Cottonwood Springs is a desert oasis that offers a respite from the arid lands around it. Willows and birds are found in abundance near this natural spring. }} * {{see | name=Jumbo Rocks | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most popular and sought-out destinations in the park. Known for its spectacular giant rock formations. Hidden canyons abound. Hiking encouraged, especially the easy-to-moderate trail to Skull Rock. Campsites available. Includes an amphitheater where Park Rangers lead science and history tours. }} ==Do== [[File:KITTYINAVISE.jpg|thumb|Kitty in a Vise]] ===Hiking=== A great place to go! Trails within the park include: * {{do | name=Boy Scout Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(16 miles / 25.8&nbsp;km). A scenic trail through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks that is moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=49 Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Canyon Rd, Twentynine Palms Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760-367-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(4 miles / 6.4&nbsp;km). Site of ten-stamp mill. The summit elevation is 5,278 feet (1,609m). Moderately strenuous. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lost Palms Oasis Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23017160 | content=(8 miles / 11.2&nbsp;km) A canyon with numerous palm stands, with a possible sidetrip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon that involves scrambling. Moderately strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Mastodon Peak Trail | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). A trail offering excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 3,371 feet (1,027m). Strenuous. }} * {{do | name=Ryan Mountain Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=(3 miles / 4.8&nbsp;km). Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant valleys with a summit elevation of 5,461 feet (1,664m). Strenuous. The trail is well-maintained and features stone steps for most of the way. }} ===Historic sites=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Keys Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address=Keys Ranch Road | lat=34.046 | long=-116.169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q14682963 | lastedit=2017-12-30 | content=Tickets required }} ===Photography=== The odd shapes of the Joshua Tree, as well as the dramatic geology and desert scenery, make the park a great place for photographers. As with many areas, photography is best in the early morning and late evening hours. ===Rock climbing=== The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. *{{do | name=Cliffhanger Guides | url=http://www.cliffhangerguides.com | email= | address=61716 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions=2.5 hours from either LA or San Diego | phone=+1 209 743-8363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Custom guided rock climbing for adults and children. Gourmet food provided. Locally owned and operated. }} *{{do | name=Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School | url=http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ | email= | address=HCR 3034 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 366-4745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price=$85 | content=Year round rock climbing instruction, open enrollment basic to advanced classes offered weekly and customized private guiding in Joshua Tree National Park, California. All levels of climbing instruction, all ages. Groups, family outings and scouting merit badge programs. Three hours from Los Angeles and San Diego and one hour from Palm Springs, California. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Life Guides | alt= | url=https://www.theclimbinglifeguides.com/ | email=info@joshuatreeclimbinglifeguides.com | address=61117 Navajo Trl, Joshua Tree | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 760 780-8868 | tollfree= | hours=8 AM to 5 PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-11 | content=Offers rock climbing guiding and instruction in Joshua Tree National Park. They hold a permit to guide in the park and hire certified guides as their instructors and guides. They are a local climber-owned and -operated business. They also have a rental space available for rent for those interested in staying overnight near the park entrance in a stand-alone casita. }} ===Astronomy=== Due to its dark night time skies and the relative clarity of its air, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular spot for amateur astronomy, stargazing, and astrophotography. ===Learning=== A number of classes are conducted in the park through the Joshua Tree National Park Association's '''[https://www.joshuatree.org/desert-institute/ Desert Institute]'''. They include topics such as painting, photography, wildlife, wildflowers, and geology. ===Wildflower Viewing=== [[File:Echinocereus engelmannii and Cylindropuntia bigelovii at Joshua Tree NP.jpg|thumb|''Echinocereus engelmannii'' and ''Cylindropuntia bigelovii'' in Joshua Tree National Park]] Springtime wildflowers come in numerous varieties and can produce extraordinarily colorful displays, especially following wet winters. The flowers can include vast fields of flowering shrubs or tiny flowering plants right at your feet. ==Buy== Services within the park are limited, but food, gas, and supplies can all be purchased just outside of the park in the City of Twentynine Palms. Park visitor centers all offer book stores selling postcards, posters, and books of local interest. ==Eat== There are no restaurants or stores in the park, but numerous options are available along CA 62 (north of the park) in towns such as Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Village, and limited nearby options along I-10 (south of the park) in Chiriaco Summit. Joshua Tree Village has a variety of cafés and restaurants. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options in the Village. Every Saturday, year round, the Village holds a farmers market. For further options, you would need to continue west from Joshua Tree Village to Yucca Valley and Pioneertown; continue far enough you'll hit Palm Springs. ==Drink== Water is available from all visitor centers and a few of the campgrounds. Towns outside of the park borders offer additional options for refreshment, such as Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree Village and Yucca Valley, all along CA 62. ==Sleep== [[File:JTMONSOON.jpg|thumb|Joshua Tree Monsoon]] ===Lodging=== There are no hotels within the park, but numerous hotels cluster along CA 62 in [[Twentynine Palms]] and [[Joshua Tree]] Village. ===Camping=== There are nine camp grounds within the park, but they will often fill well before sunset, especially on weekends. Sadly, as least since 2005 there are no longer any free sites. All camp grounds are open year-round. Some of the campgrounds must be reserved in advance through the [http://recreation.gov National Park Service Reservation System]. There are also 13 staging areas for backcountry camping trips in the park; these are free but require registration in advance. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Belle Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/belle-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0020 | long=-116.0196 | directions=near the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=18 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small (18 site) campground is at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). Pit toilets. No water so bring plenty of your own. Belle is a great campground to see dark night skies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Black Rock Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/black-rock-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0731 | long=-116.3909 | directions=just south of Yucca Valley | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=99 sites. This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park, but it is not accessible from the main park roads. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Cottonwood Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.7450 | long=-115.8127 | directions=next to the park's south entrance | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Campsite Fee, $40 Group Campsite Fee (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=62 sites, 3 group sites. The Cottonwood Campground is reservations only during the busy season (September-May) and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hidden Valley Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/hidden-valley-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0173 | long=-116.1626 | directions=near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Hidden Valley Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=44 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The Hidden Valley Campground has pit toilets and no water. The campground is located along park boulevard and is surrounded by large boulders and Joshua Trees. Motorhomes and vehicles longer than 25 feet are not permitted. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Indian Cove Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/indian-cove-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0949 | long=-116.1594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20 Individual Campsite at Indian Cove, $50 Group Campsite at Indian Cove (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=101 sites, 13 group sites.This campground is not accessible from the main park roads and may be reached only via Highway 62 and Indian Cove Road, between the North and West Entrance Stations. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. There are vault toilets and no water. Water is available there. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Jumbo Rocks Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/jumbo-rocks-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.991933 | long=-116.06238 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Jumbo Rocks Campsite (2020 rates) | wikidata=Q63635594 | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=124 sites. There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The largest campground in the park, located near the junction of the park roads in the northern part of the park. Sites are surrounded by scenic granite formations. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ryan Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ryan-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9831 | long=-116.1542 | directions=located along Park Boulevard. The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Ryan Individual Campsite (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=31 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheep Pass Group Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/sheep-pass-group-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=34.0002 | long=-116.1203 | directions=located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 Group Campsite at Sheep Pass (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=White Tank Campground | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/white-tank-campground.htm | email= | address= | lat=33.9857 | long=-116.0167 | directions=located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park, close to the North Entrance Station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$15 Individual Campsite at White Tank (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-28 | content=15 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water available, bring plenty. White Tank has excellent night sky viewing and is located near the darkest section of the park. }} ===Backcountry=== Permits are required for all backcountry camping and can be obtained at the visitor centers. Backcountry campsites must be located at least one mile from the road and 500 feet from any trail. Camping in washes is not recommended due to possible flash flood danger. All water must be carried in as natural water sources are limited and reserved for the local wildlife population. Open fires are also forbidden, and all cooking should be done over portable camp stoves. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety}} By far, the greatest danger in this park is the weather. Due to the high desert environment, it will be blazing hot during the day and temperatures may drop to freezing during the night. Top medical issues for visitors include both hyperthermia (body temperature too hot) and hypothermia (body temperature too cold). ''Do not hike without adequate water''. One gallon per person per day is the ''minimum'' recommended amount. Wear sunscreen, dress in layers, and take all other precautions when dealing with a desert environment. Be aware that even a tiny amount of rain can cause flash flooding; avoid canyons and drainage areas during severe weather. Other dangers within the park include rattlesnakes, abandoned mines, and the numerous prickly and thorny desert plants. In general, snakes can be avoided by being careful when in rocky areas. Mines can be found throughout the park, and while most have been sealed over, open mines can still be found. Do not enter mines — most of these areas are over 100 years old and are extremely dangerous. ==Go next== * '''[[Salton Sea]]''', south &mdash; California's largest lake formed when an irrigation canal burst in 1905 and flooded the Salton Basin for more than a year. This unusual area is home to geothermal features, a wildlife refuge, the partially built resort community of [[Salton City]], and the "profoundly strange" artwork of Salvation Mountain in the squatter town of [[Slab City]]. * '''[[Twentynine Palms]]''' &mdash; Located on the park's north border, this town provides a source of lodging, food and supplies for park visitors. * '''[[Palm Springs]]''', west &mdash; A desert oasis located south of the park, Palm Springs offers resorts, golfing, dining, and other escapes for travellers. * '''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''', north &mdash; Sand dunes, mountain ranges, and mesas with three types of deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran; in the [[Mojave Desert]] north of Joshua Tree. * '''[[Death Valley National Park]]''', north &mdash; Yet another desert landscape, with the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere and hottest recorded temperature of 134 °F (57 °C); further north of Mojve National Preserve. {{usablepark}} {{geo|33.90|-115.89|zoom=10|layer=OG}} {{IsPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United_States_National_Parks}} {{related|Twentynine_Palms}} {{related|Joshua_Tree}} {{related|Salton_Sea}} {{related|Palm_Springs}} d99g1ys9ebbyif9l5wl952rkv9iwc9h 0 16752 4491814 4491704 2022-07-28T13:57:34Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Kalyani mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). *{{do | name=Lake Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} ptcg4e8jvu4bwhcsmql2lzf8lqaw2oq 4491914 4491814 2022-07-28T18:02:40Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ Added listing for Central Park wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Kalyani mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). *{{do | name=Lake Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} 3yweobqd5w7kmptbf0sze81dnn3yirp 4491916 4491914 2022-07-28T18:04:23Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * '''Kuler Pather mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). *{{do | name=Lake Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} ey9au8zntp8k6wjqcbavc4228tmgard 4491917 4491916 2022-07-28T18:07:53Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Kalyani Picnic Garden wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * '''Kuler Pather mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). *{{do | name=Lake Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} ift2uhrxpz9tyr429u589czv4cv3b9e 4491920 4491917 2022-07-28T18:09:13Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} n55mb33bv7ylvpfnkpoad0gdpps4wqc 4491921 4491920 2022-07-28T18:10:04Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ Updated listing for Lake Park wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Another place where you can enjoy a day long picnic. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== The Central Park area has many eating joints where you can enjoy a lot of delicacies.Radha Govinda and various sweet shops will get your mouth rockin ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} 5frqqeh06pchd9d08k8qfdzmxdohggj 4491922 4491921 2022-07-28T18:11:59Z Sbb1413 2217354 [[WV:STICK]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== * {{Eat | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} mdn5882pij3rqhyq5urvrbu9xw6pocm 4491923 4491922 2022-07-28T18:13:28Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{Do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} 362x1vguhgqqzmvyhtv4m1wp72b8yi6 4491925 4491923 2022-07-28T18:14:49Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Buy */ Added listing for Gol Bazar wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{Do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} kksei3hxb455umhf5czr9ckdeg37s5r 4491926 4491925 2022-07-28T18:18:54Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ Updated listing for Kalyani Picnic Garden wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} jmfl1sqj0o2i8uc8togyg44o7i6pozn 4491927 4491926 2022-07-28T18:19:39Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Hotel Aquatic Palace wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Hotel Aquatic Palace at Kalyani.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} s85ud7mv74o8wcp4hsf0nj65kho4j7f 4491928 4491927 2022-07-28T18:20:14Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ Updated listing for Lake Park wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Lake 01.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Hotel Aquatic Palace at Kalyani.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} le39zrrbw5qhf0dwy88livaoc7yhpvj 4491930 4491928 2022-07-28T18:22:18Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Learn */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Lake 01.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kalyani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Hotel Aquatic Palace at Kalyani.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} fhax0zq3l2hkna3ri90anas3hy3fos4 4491931 4491930 2022-07-28T18:23:55Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Learn */ Updated listing for Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kalyani wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Lake 01.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kalyani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q109296597 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Hotel Aquatic Palace at Kalyani.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} fnb3doiewmpnr7l8779nqqz28uhy6ph 4491933 4491931 2022-07-28T18:25:29Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Added listing for Botanical Garden wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Kalyani''' is a city in [[Nadia]] district of[[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport ({{IATA|CCU}}) in [[Kolkata]]. ===By car=== After taking the Jessore Road (NH 34) from the airport, go to the north to [[Madhyamgram]]. When you reach Madhyamgram Crossing turn left and go straight to [[Ghola]]. Once you crossed the railway flyover and get to the Sodepur road ask for the Kalyani Expressway. It nearly 1 km before the Ghola Police Station. At the Kalyani expressway junction you have to turn to right and go along with the road. You will get a toll booth in [[Barrackpur]], just follow the road and it will take you to Kalyani. On the way you will cross a bridge over railway tracks. A little after this bridge you will come to a crossing, take right turn from this crossing and you are in Kalyani. Which crossing you need to take depends on where you intend to go. Once you are across the bridge on Railway tracks, you would see a Petrol pump and the Hotel Aquatic Palace a little down the Expressway, immediately after this the road to your Right will lead you into the Indian Oil Complex or if you keep going further you would get the connector to the road leading you to Gandhi Memorial Hospital The Next crossing if you turn Right you would reach the UIC wires limited, JIS College of Engineering, and Kalyani A-Block via Sub-block A-11 and the JNM Hospital and Medical college. The Next crossing a little up the way to your left would take you into Kalyani B-Block, Kalyani Lake Park. The Next crossing is a distinctively large one, and you would see an overhead water tank to your right, if you are here you have reached the Budhdha Park, and pretty much nearing the end of Kalyani. The road to your right will lead you all the way to the Kalyani Ghoshpara Station, and you cross the Kalyani Central Model School, the B.T College, the Central Park, the ITI More, on your way to the Ghoshpara Station. ===By train=== If you want to go by train, you can easily go by boarding from Sealdah Station or Dumdum Junction Station. The trains that go to Kalyani are: Kalyani Simanta Local, Ranaghat Local, Krishnanagar City Local, Shantipur Local, Gede local, Lalgola Fast Passenger, etc. The Scheduled Train journey is approximately 1hr 05mins from Sealdah Station to Kalyani Main Station. But it's good to be aware that owing to the numerous junctions (Dumdum, Barrackpore, Naihati) and adding to the wait for Express and or Goods Trains switching from the Sealdah line to Howrah Line via the Naihati-Bandel connection, it would take you generally 1hr30 to 1hr 45min on a regular normal day. All above mentioned locals except for the Kalyani Simanta Local would drop you off at Kalyani Main Station. This is located in A-Block. This is the place to get down if you are going to the Gandhi Memorial Hospital or Julien Day School, also you are well connected to the B-Block thru autorickshaws, taking you to destinations as JNM Hospital, Central Park, ITI more and also to Tribeni across the river into Hoogly. Bus facilities are also available in the form of Route 37, that starts from the Kalyani Main Station and circles Kalyani on the outer route via JNM Hospital, ITI more, Picnic garden, Central Park, Budhdha Park and then goes into Kanchrapara. There is also the Tribeni-Gayeshpur minibus connectivity to help you on your way. The Kalyani Simanta Local takes the Branch line which takes you deeper into Kalyani, the stations on your way in would be Kalyani Silpanchal (connecting you to the Industrial Area and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital, also known as JNM Hospital and ''panchso bed''or 500 beds in local terms. This is also the nearest Station if you intend to go to the Springdale School. The Next Stop is Kalyani Ghoshpara, your stop if you are headed to the Kalyani University or the law College. The final destination on this route is Kalyani Simanta, which is nearer to the training center for SIPRD, Rural development center and the BSNL Training Center. Also the once favorite, Kalyani Picninc Garden is just a few minutes from here. * {{go | name=Kalyani railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30645223 | lastedit=2020-10-07 | content=Main station }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== Kalyani is a beautiful and planned town built under the leadership of the then-Chief Minister of West Bengal Bidhan Chandra Roy. * {{see | name=Ishwar Gupta Setu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.967363 | long=88.407664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24938418 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=NH-34 Connector, Block A1 | lat=22.9701 | long=88.46553 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97482 | long=88.43443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jubilee Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.9566 | long=88.4881 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Picnic Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.98247 | long=88.42391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Picnic Garden - Kalyani - Nadia 2017-02-05 5189.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=You can enjoy a day long picnic here. It is at the western end of Congress road that leads straight from Kalyani main station. Good for group picnics. Carry utensils and cook food here, but keep clean and don't litter. }} * {{do | name=Kalyani Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.9748 | long=88.44867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16632635 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} *{{do | name=Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.97251 | long=88.44355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Kalyani Lake 01.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Kalyani Mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=An event worth visiting. }} * '''Kuler Pather Mela''' - (Pothwari Drama). * {{do | name=Sati mayer mela | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near ghosh para station, the easiest way to go there is by train, board Kalyani Simanta local and get down at Kalyani ghoshpara station, you may go by bus, auto or rickshaw from Kalyni mail station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annual | price= | content=A religious gathering. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kalyani | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q109296597 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{listing | name=University of Kalyani | alt= | url=https://www.klyuniv.ac.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.986179 | long=88.446445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7247886 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} ==Buy== Jute stuff and other hand made utensils and decors are available in extremely cheap prices. * {{buy | name=Gol Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gayespur | lat=22.95807 | long=88.49526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== *{{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | url= | email= | address=Kalyani Highway, near JIS College of Engineering | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Where you can have a toast of cool or hot drinks in the ambiance of aquatic peace and beauty... }} *{{drink | name=Cafe Adda | alt=kalyani central park | url= | email= | address=Kalyani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Anurag Guest House | url= | email= | address=Near ITI more | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Nice Decent place to receive your guests, AC , Non-Ac rooms Available }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Hotel Aquatic Palace at Kalyani.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} ==Go next== {{geo|22.975000|88.434444}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} rgaeey2uu1feow8868axlz4w3b04x9b 0 17463 4492124 4103725 2022-07-29T06:25:36Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Saliz Hotel - remove dead link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Khorramabad-wikivoyage-banner.jpg}} '''Khorramabad''' (also written as '''Khorram Abad''') is the capital city of the [[Lorestan]] Province of [[Western Iran]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==See== 5 Paleolithic cave-dwelling sites * {{see | name=Falak-ol-Aflak Castle | alt=<bdi>دژ شاپورخواست</bdi>, "Dež-e Shāpūr-Khwāst" | url= | email= | address= | lat=33.483523 | long=48.353313 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Falak-ol-Aflak Castle | image=Falak-ol-Aflak Castle 07.JPG | wikidata=Q3497343 | lastedit=2016-11-13 | content=A tall citadel located in the city center. Translated as the Heaven of Heavens, the castle dates back to the Sassanid era. Nowadays, the castle houses a popular museum. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Saliz Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=33.474342 | long=48.353362 | directions= | phone=+98 66 3343 4611 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-11-13 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{isPartOf|Lorestan}} {{outlinecity}} {{Geo|33.487778|48.355833}} chx4pt2xnbhfv1fki0vhuokrh6cnqbf 0 17520 4491932 4456364 2022-07-28T18:25:17Z 188.108.124.111 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the F&oouml;rde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} rhywounu1aexioufkl3c22s3wfnof6e 4491934 4491932 2022-07-28T18:25:41Z 188.108.124.111 /* Splurge */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the Förde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} aduuie7418o3z457bblofldvkqa5nvm 4491935 4491934 2022-07-28T18:27:56Z 188.108.124.111 /* Budget */ Added listing for Mr. Döner wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Mr. Döner | alt= | url=http://mr-doener.de/ | email=info@mr-doener.de | address=Exerzierplatz 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49-431-6668444 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Very good and affordable ''döner'' (kebap). }} ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the Förde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} ebzoq3hwbo1ba9kprl02vz5pjl3wjrw 4491936 4491935 2022-07-28T18:28:22Z 188.108.124.111 /* Eat */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Mr. Döner | alt= | url=http://mr-doener.de/ | email=info@mr-doener.de | address=Exerzierplatz 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49-431-6668444 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Very good and affordable ''döner'' (kebap). }} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the Förde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} jnltoqccz4ys364s0wtf8h3ppgzgq0j 4491938 4491936 2022-07-28T18:31:18Z 188.108.124.111 /* Do */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ==Physical activity== * {{do | name=High Spirits Hochseilgarten | address=Falckensteiner Strand 15| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 3104947 | tollfree= | url=https://www.hochseilgarten-kiel.de/ | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A forest adventure park with a number of treetop ropes courses. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Mr. Döner | alt= | url=http://mr-doener.de/ | email=info@mr-doener.de | address=Exerzierplatz 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49-431-6668444 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Very good and affordable ''döner'' (kebap). }} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the Förde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} salkrhk761uswkskokyxrxzecpo6w1g 4491939 4491938 2022-07-28T18:31:26Z 188.108.124.111 /* Physical activity */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Kiel Wikivoyage banner.png|caption=The port of Kiel}} '''[http://www.kiel.de Kiel]''' is the capital city of the [[Germany|German]] state of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] and has a population of roughly 248,000 (2018). It is located on the Baltic Sea at the end of the "Kieler Förde". ==Understand== [[Image:winkewinke1.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, May 2007]] Kiel is a maritime city and has been for a long time, it remains one of Germany main passenger ports (besides [[Travemünde]] and [[Rostock]]) and as the Baltic endpoint of the [[Kiel Canal]] plays an important role in shipping. The death-knell of German monarchism sounded here when in 1918 the admirals wanted the fleet to sail out for one last glorious but militarily pointless battle. The sailors revolted against their officers, culminating in revolution and the formation of Soviets. During the Second World War, Kiel was severely bombed, because of its submarine-producing shipyard. Civil and military ships are being built in Kiel nowadays and the tall cranes dominate the eastern shore of the Förde (fjord). The bombing destroyed almost all historic buildings in Kiel; even the older looking buildings were built after World War II. So, if you come to the "Kieler Schloss" (Kieler Castle) don't be disappointed. There isn't much left of the original building. During the rebuilding after the war, mostly modern architecture was used. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{See also|Baltic Sea Ferries}} {{mapframe|54.3375|10.1335|zoom=11|height=500|width=420}} {{mapshape}} Kiel serves as the German ferry terminus for the ferries to [[Oslo]], [[Norway]] with [https://www.colorline.com/kiel-oslo/cruise-kiel-oslo Color Line] and [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] with [http://www.stenalinetravel.com/routes/gothenburg-kiel Stena Line]. It is also the endpoint of the Kiel Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea (allowing ships not to round Denmark). ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Kiel_Hbf | email= | address= | lat=54.3148 | long=10.1318 | directions=next to the main bus terminal and across the road from the central shopping district | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Hauptbahnhof | image=Bahnhof-Kiel-Haupteingang.jpg | wikidata=Q454898 | content=Kiel is connected to the DB rail system, with regular RE, IC, ICE and EC services to Hamburg and beyond. Transfers can be made in [[Flensburg]] or [[Lübeck]] to Danish Rail. }} ===By bus=== Bus lines run services to, or through, Kiel. A weekly bus leaves Kiel and travels via [[Poland]] and the Baltic states to [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. A comfortable bus operates daily from [[Berlin]] to Kiel via [[Lübeck]] (6 hours). Further bus operators serve[[long distance bus travel in Germany| domestic routes]]. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Kiel Airport | alt={{IATA|KEL}} | url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/ | email= | address=in "Holtenau" | lat=54.379444 | long=10.145278 | directions=north-west | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel Airport | image=Flughafen Kiel EDHK und Heliport ETMK a.JPG | wikidata=Q566504 | lastedit=2019-10-13 | content=There is no commercial service to this airport. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel | alt={{{IATA|HAM}}} | url=https://www.hamburg-airport.de/de/ | email= | address=Flughafenstr. 1, 22335 Hamburg | lat=53.630278 | long=9.991111 | directions=southwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hamburg Airport | image=Flughafen Hamburg (HAM) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q27706 | content=The nearest major airport is [[Hamburg]], about 100 km away (one hour by car). The airport has a railway connection to Hamburg's ''Hauptbahnhof'', from where there are multiple trains a day to Kiel. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the Airport ([http://www.kielius.de/ Kielius]). Buy both tickets (from/to the airport) at the same time for a discount, and be sure to hold on to your voucher. Students get a discount ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Student_Identity_Card ISIC] required).}} ===By car=== Kiel is connected to two ''Autobahns'', the A210 to Rendsburg and the A215, both of which also connect to the A7 (which is part of the European road E45). Alternatively, take the B503 from the north ([[Dänischenhagen]]), B76 from the northwest ([[Eckernförde]]) or southeast ([[Plön]]), B404 from the south ([[Bad Segeberg]]), B4/L318 from the south ([[Neumünster]], though taking the A7/A215 will likely be faster), or the B502 from the northeast ([[Wisch]]). ==Get around== Kiel has a relatively good public transport system based on buses and ferries operated by [http://www.kvg-kiel.de/en/ VRK]. 1-, 3- and 7-day tickets are available, and offer good value for tourists. The taxi service is expensive but good. As of August 2021, medical masks (surgical or FPP2/KN95/...) are obligatory on public transportation. Kiel is very flat, and bicycles can be hired at various places. The main train station has a large bicycle garage and bicycle rental centre ([https://www.kiel.de/de/umwelt_verkehr/clever_mobil/umsteiger_servicezentrale_radstation.php Radstation]), with regular bicycles and e-bikes available. It is quite easy to ride from Kiel to Laboe, catch a ferry to Strande, and cycle back to Kiel. For short trips, [https://www.kielregion.de/sprottenflotte/ Sprottenflotte] bikes can be rented by using a smartphone app to scan the bikes' QR codes, and returned at any Sprottenflotte station in the city (e-bikes can only be returned at designated e-bike stations, marked in red in the app). Prices are as follows (for details, see [https://nextbike.de/en/preisverzeichnis the price list], under "Sprottenflotte Kiel"): * Regular bikes: the first 30 minutes are free; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €9 per 24 hours. * Cargo bikes: 30 minutes cost 1 (the first 30 minutes are ''not'' free), up to a maximum fo €12 per 24 hours. * E-bikes, including cargo e-bikes: the first 30 minutes cost €2; each additional 30 minutes cost €1, up to a maximum of €25 per 24 hours. Bikes can be reserved in the app at no cost for up to 15 minutes, and it's a good idea to do this when walking to a station. Don't expect high-quality bikes. Electric scooters are also available, with at least Bolt, Lime and Tier operating in Kiel. All scooters can be rented in the respective apps. When crossing the Kiel canal, you can go across one of several bridges (Holtenauer Hochbrücken, Levensauer Hochbrücken), or take a ferry shuttle. The ''Adler 1'' at Kiel-Holtenau only takes pedestrians and bicycles; the ferries at Landwehr and Sehestedt also carry cars and motorcycles. All canal ferries are free, but medical masks are obligatory, as of August 2021. ==See== [[Image:Rathaus-kiel.jpg|right|thumb|Kiel, City Hall, taken 2005]] * {{see | name=Type VII-C U-boat | alt= | url=http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm | email= | address= | lat=54.412420 | long=10.228886 | directions=at the shore in Laboe (part of Kiel on the east-side of the fjord) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The only surviving U-boat from World War II. }} * {{see | name=Marine-Ehrenmal | alt=Navy Memorial | url=http://www.museen-sh.de/ml/inst.php?inst=24 | email= | address= Strandstraße 92| lat=54.412222 | long=10.230556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It has a high tower. }} * {{see | name=[[Kiel Canal]]| alt=Nord-Ostsee Kanal | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The world's busiest canal. It is possible to walk or cycle for almost the entire length (99 km) directly along the canal from Kiel to Brunsbüttel (estuary of the Elbe, on the North Sea Coast), staying overnight in the town of [[Rendsburg]]. }} * {{see | name=Gorch Fock | alt= | url=http://www.gorchfock.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel is the home of the German Baltic fleet, and it is common to see all types of German warships and submarines in the "Förde", including the training sailing vessel Gorch Fock. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Tiergehege Tannenberg | alt=Tannenberger Gehölz | url= | email= | address=Projensdorfer Straße 276 | lat=54.36467695639172 | long=10.1149320602417 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry is free | lastedit=2019-03-31 | content=A smaller forest area in the north of Kiel where different types of deer roam about freely and with relatively little fear of humans. There are some enclosures including one for boar. Not spectacular, but good for a relaxing walk and to see some of the local wildlife. Make sure to obey the feeding rules posted around the area. }} ==== Museums ==== Eight museums of Kiel have created a common initiative called [http://www.museen-am-meer.com Museen am Meer], or "museums by the sea", where a common website brings together all details you need about their collections, opening times, admission prices etc. along with a route planner. For young travellers (17 years and younger), there is an app, "[https://www.meine-museumscard.de/blog/index.html MuseumsCard]", that offers information and free admission to many museums in Kiel and the rest of Schleswig-Holstein. * {{see | name=Antikensammlung | alt=Collection of Classical Antiquities | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Face to face with antiquity: collection of Greek vases as well as casts of important Roman and Greek sculptures unique to Schleswig-Holstein. }} * {{see | name=Aquarium Geomar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Düsternbrooker Weg 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€3; concession €2 | lastedit=2019-03-30 | content=Public aquarium that is part of an oceanic research centre. From Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures presented in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats. Known for its outdoor seal pool which can be accessed for free without entering the aquarium itself. Seal feeding times every day at 10:00 and 14:00 except on Friday. }} * {{see | name=Kunsthalle zu Kiel | alt=Museum of Fine Arts | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.32837 | long=10.14594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists. }} * {{see | name=Medizin- & Pharmaziehistorische Sammlung | alt=Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History | url=http://www.med-hist.uni-kiel.de/ | email=medmuseum@med-hist.uni-kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3276 | long=10.1438 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1916528 | content=Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor’s office. }} * {{see | name=Schifffahrtsmuseum | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=http://www.kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum/ | email= | address=Wall 65 | lat=54.3227 | long=10.1436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15127390 | content=In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel’s maritime history, pier with historic ships. }} * {{see | name=Stadtgalerie Kiel | alt=Kiel Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Arts | url=http://www.stadtgalerie-kiel.de/ | email=stadtgalerie@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.319 | long=10.1341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2327133 | content=New contemporary art: exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art, art from the Baltic Sea region, permanent exhibition of the works of the Expressionist artist Heinrich Ehmsen. }} * {{see | name=Stadtmuseum Warleberger Hof | alt=City and Maritime Museum | url=https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/museum/stadtmuseum_warleberger_hof.php | email=Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de | address= | lat=54.3244 | long=10.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1566920 | content=Traces of Kiel history: permanent exhibition on the early history of the city and exhibitions on social and cultural history. }} * {{see | name=Zoologisches Museum | alt=Zoological Museum Kiel | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3282 | long=10.1442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q220268 | content=Experience marine and evolutionary research at first hand: exciting display on the subject of marine science and research, Germany’s most extensive exhibition of whale species, presentation of the origins of zoology in Kiel. }} <gallery> File:IFM Geomar.jpg|Aquarium GEOMAR File:Kunsthalle zu Kiel abends HDR.jpg|Museum of Fine Arts File:Medizin-Pharmaziehist Sammlung Kiel.jpg|Museum of Medical & Pharmaceutical History File:Kiel Schifffahrtsmuseum 7713.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Warleberger Hof Front Kiel2007.jpg|City and Maritime Museum File:Zoologisch-Voelkerkundl Museum Kiel.jpg|Zoological Museum Kiel </gallery> ==Do== There are two free monthly magazines listing activities and events. Paper copies of [http://www.station.de/ Station] and [http://www.ultimo-kiel.de/ Ultimo] can be found in most cafes. Online information is available via [http://www.kiel-magazin.de/ Kiel Magazin] and [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer]. * {{do | name=Theater Kiel | alt= | url=https://www.theater-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat=54.3231 | long=10.1333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2415819 | lastedit=2020-08-08 | content= }} ===Kieler Woche=== The main tourist attraction is the '''[http://www.kieler-woche.de/ Kieler Woche]''' ("Kiel Week") at the end of June. Apart from being world's largest sailing event the '''Kieler Woche''' is one of Germany's largest festivals. Apart from the sailing, the entire centre of the town is transformed into an international food and craft fair, with regular big name performers appearing nightly. If you intend to visit Kiel during this time, book your hotel well ahead. The waterfront and major parts of downtown will be inaccessible for cars. Information on events is posted all over town and through a free magazine which will be distributed about a month before the event. Events include entertainment for kids during daytime throughout the entire week and lots of open air concerts. Most concerts end around 23:00 and nightlife moves to indoor venues and to the Eggerstedtstraße. Aside from an abundance of food and drink outlets along the streets the "International Market" on the Rathausmarkt is the place to go for food and drink. Dozens of countries operate booths on the open-air market offering their traditional foods and drinks. The Kieler Nachrichten newspaper runs a special about food on the market in its Saturday edition, with ratings. If you cannot decide from the endless choices head over to the Scandinavian area or to wherever crowds are gathering; the Poles also offer large portions for a surprisingly low price. ===Libraries=== Kiel's public library, the [https://www.kiel.de/de/bildung_wissenschaft/stadtbuecherei/ Stadtbücherei], is open to all visitors (medical masks and contact tracing are required as of Aug 2021). The main library is in the city centre (Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel), but there's a couple more throughout the city, of which the ones in Gaarden (Elisabethstr. 64, 24143 Kiel) and Mettenhof (Sibeliusweg 2a, 24109 Kiel) offer the largest selection. Anyone can come in and read; a membership is required to check out media, with 1-month memberships being available for €3. Kiel University operates its own libraries. The central library (Leibnizstr. 9, 24118 Kiel) is open to everyone; checking out books requires membership, but this is not restricted to university members. Departmental libraries may or may not be open to the general public. The focus is, obviously, on scientific literature. ===Sports=== * {{do | name=THW Kiel | alt=[[Handball in Europe|Handball]] | url=http://www.thw-handball.de/start.html | email= | address=Europaplatz 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 98210 226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=standing tickets from €14.50; seated tickets €18-50 | lastedit=2016-02-02 | content=One of the most successful handball clubs in Germany, Kiel is also among the top addresses for the sport throughout Europe. They were the 2014/2015 German champion and hold the record for most national championships at 20. }} * {{do | name=Holstein Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.holstein-kiel.de/ | email=info@holstein-kiel.de | address=Westring 501| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 0431 389024 200 | tollfree= | fax=+49 431 389024 103 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-19 | content=A venerable football (soccer) club that used to be German champion and that has been making a comeback. }} * {{do | name=Kiel Baltic Hurricanes | alt= | url=https://www.baltic-hurricanes.de/ | email= | address=Hasseldieksdammer Weg 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 97997612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kiel_Baltic_Hurricanes | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Kiel's local American football team. }} ===Physical activity=== * {{do | name=High Spirits Hochseilgarten | address=Falckensteiner Strand 15| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 3104947 | tollfree= | url=https://www.hochseilgarten-kiel.de/ | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A forest adventure park with a number of treetop ropes courses. }} ==Buy== A variety of shops are located in the pedestrian zone '''Holstenstraße''' and the mall '''Sophienhof'''. Another relatively big mall is the '''Citti-Park''' from where you can also access the huge '''Ikea''' furniture shop. Another furniture store, '''Möbel Höffner''', is scheduled to open within a few minutes' walking distance from Ikea in fall 2021. Numerous cafés are located in the old town centre at the northern tip of the '''Holstenstraße''' near the "Nikolaikirche" (Nikolai church). An outdoor shopping area is the busy '''Holtenauer Straße''' with lots of cafes and more upscale stores towards the south end near the '''Dreiecksplatz'''. ==Eat== There are food courts in Kieler Hauptbahnhof (train station) and the shopping mall across from the train station (Sophienhof). ===Budget=== ====In the city center==== * {{eat | name=Fisch Maxx | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenstraße 92-94 | lat=54.3198930 | long= 10.1337712| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Grill-Maxx & Biergarten Holstenplatz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenpl. 10 | lat=54.3188939 | long=10.1336767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A barbecue restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Sviet - Asia Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schloßstraße 21A | lat=54.3238363 | long=10.1417441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the city center==== * {{eat | name= Neumanns| alt= | url= | email= | address=Prüne 29 | lat=54.3201345 | long=10.1257394 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Wiener Grillhaus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kirchhofallee 31 | lat=54.3174395 | long= 10.1242997| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Mein Döner und Co. | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schülperbaum 14 | lat=54.3190679 | long= 10.1286066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Asia Wok | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ringstraße 47 | lat=54.3165412 | long= 10.1252623 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A Thai restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Mr. Döner | alt= | url=http://mr-doener.de/ | email=info@mr-doener.de | address=Exerzierplatz 14 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49-431-6668444 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Very good and affordable ''döner'' (kebap). }} ====Around the Schrevenpark==== * {{eat | name=Garips Imbiss | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.3251205 | long=10.1163134 | directions= corner of the Metzstraße and Wörthstraße(off of the Westring) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent German/Turkish Döner kebabs. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bergklause | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schwester-Therese-Straße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 69662026 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Cotidiano | alt= | url=https://www.cotidiano.de/kiel-kiellinie | email=kiellinie@cotidiano.de​ | address=Reventlouallee 2, 24105 Kiel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 58781828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Breakfast is available all day, not cheap but good quality and with a nice view of the ''Kieler Förde''. }} ===Splurge=== <br> ==Drink== Good cafes and pubs can be found in the old city centre. ===Cafes and pubs=== * {{drink | name=Subrosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= Elisabethstr. 25 | lat= | long= | directions=situated in Kiel-Gaarden | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Kiel's alternative pub and bistro. }} * {{drink | name=Unrat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spichernstr. 2 | lat= | long= | directions=to enter from Metzstr. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The place for Kiel's students to talk philosophy, drink a cheap beer or listen to some live band. }} * {{drink | name=Prinz Willy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lutherstraße 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A "creative" café that offers live music, arts and poetry. }} * {{drink | name=Exlex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ziegelteich 14 | lat= | long= | directions=Right in the middle of Kiel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The number one meeting point for students and young folks downtown. }} * {{drink | name=Blauer Engel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the quai by the central station. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A café, bar and nightclub with a nice view and outdoor serving. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe Medusa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Medusastr. 16 | lat= | long= | directions=is situated in a backyard in Kiel's multicultural district Gaarden on the east coast of the Kiel Fjord. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= It hosts live-music and readings. }} [[Image:Cafe Medusa, Kiel, Germany.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Cafe Medusa in Gaarden, July 2007]] ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Astor Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holstenplatz 1-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 99790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-27| content=One of Kiel's best cocktail bars. }} * {{drink | name=Chaplin's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waisenhofstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Piano player and cocktails. }} ===Clubs=== Kiel's clubs are spread out all across the city. Although some locals prefer doing the one-hour drive to Hamburg to go out, Kiel has some clubs that are worth being checked out. Make sure you have had a look at the site [http://foerdefluesterer.de/ Fördeflüsterer] before going out to get the most accurate information on all night live events. Most clubs have a €5 cover fee. * {{drink | name=Pumpe | alt= | url=http://www.diepumpe.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A community-run cultural centre showing independent movies, providing room for community projects, concerts, bars and parties. On Thursday night students dance soul, reggae and funk at the FunkPump party. }} * {{drink | name=Luna | alt= | url=http://www.lunaclub.com/ | email= | address=Bergstraße | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rhis club hosts parties ranging from electronic tunes to Soul/Funk and Ragga. Cover charge might be higher if nationally-recognized DJs operate the turntables. }} * {{drink | name=Max | alt= | url=http://www.max-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Standard R'n'B, techno club with two floors. Also has metal/gothic/darkwave etc., watch out for ''Kontrollverlust'' and ''Praxis Dr. MosH''. }} * {{drink | name=Schaubude | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-schaubude.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Traum GmbH | alt= | url=http://www.traumgmbh.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Incorporating a restaurant, an independent movie theater, and a club, the Traumgmbh is likely to offer something that is just right for you. If you're over the age of 30, the Ü30 party is ''the'' party to go to. They will check your ID! }} * {{drink | name=Tucholsky | alt= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Being by far the most famous club in Kiel, this somewhat battered and shady place is located in a former parking garage. A formerly very popular club among students now hosts a fairly young crowd that dances to pop, rock, r'n'b, techno, punk, and indie on four dance-floors (on the weekends). You can still get a feeling for the old days on Tuesdays at the Tequila-Party. The Tucholksy has the most diverse crowd, the cheapest drinks and the poorest air-conditioning - especially in the summer. Not a clean and neat place but the only option if you feel like partying on Sundays through Wednesdays. No cover on weeknights. }} * {{drink | name=Weltruf | alt= | url=http://www.weltruf-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The interior of the Weltruf is dominated by a ship which has been built inside and cannot be removed. }} ===Parties=== Not exactly in the category of clubs are the various parties that take places in different parts of the city. Traditionally on Thursdays between October and April all the big university departments organize '''Studentenparties''' on and off campus. Expect somewhat cheap drinks and hundreds of university students dancing to a mix of pop, rock and r'n'b. Sometimes there are even live bands or second dance floors. On the weekends several fancier parties are hosted in unusual locations throughout Kiel. You'll be dancing to house music in a show room of a car dealer or in the terminal of the ferry to Scandinavia. Tickets for these parties can bought in advance which will save you money and time. Check the Kiel4Kiel site to find out where tickets are sold or ask a local student. ===Live music=== When it comes down to live music, Kiel is not the city where you'll be able to see big headliners. If you're into that you'll have to go to Hamburg. Still, you might be able to listen to some decent live music while staying in Kiel. The '''Halle400''', the '''MAX''' and the community-operated '''Pumpe''' host local and international acts. Surprisingly good German or Scandinavian acts can sometimes be spotted in the '''Schaubude''' or the '''Nachtcafé''' for very little money. On occasion, some clubs like the '''Luna''' host national-recognized DJs. The city's own '''[https://www.kiel.de/de/kultur_freizeit/kulturforum/index.php Kulturforum]''' has concerts (as well as stage plays etc.) almost every night. The best place to find out who's playing and to get a ticket is '''Konzertkasse Streiber''' close to the '''Ostseehalle'''. [[Image:Aug_4_2006_Kiel.JPG|right|thumb|Kiel Port taken August 4th 2006]] ==Sleep== The Youth Hostel is close to the Hauptbahnhof. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the city centre. For some Olympic history, stay at Olympiazentrum in Schilksee, the sailing athletes village for the 1972 Munich Games. Top end is the Strande Hotel in Strande, or the Kieler Kaufmann just north of the city centre. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Peanuts Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.peanuts-hostel.de/englisch.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Harriesstraße 2 }} * {{sleep | name=Bekpek | alt= | url=http://www.bekpek-kiel.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Kronshagener Weg 130 a}} * {{sleep | name=Kieler Zimmer | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-zimmer.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Bed & Breakfast, 550 m from Central Station (max. for 3 persons, shared bath with shower) }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Nordic Hotel Astor | alt= | url=http://www.nordic-hotels.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the city centre, close to main train station and ferry connections. Singles from €60, doubles €80. Rooms have 1970s charm but are clean. Bar on highest floor has a great view of the city. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Kiel | url=https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destination/germany/kiel | address=Hamburger Chaussee 2 | content=Downtown, close to the main train station.}} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/kelshhx-hampton-kiel-city-centre/ | email= | address=Exerzierplatz 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 9968910 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=A new and modern hotel that's very central. }} * {{sleep | name=Rabe's Hotel | alt= | url=https://rabes.hotels-in-kiel.net/en/ | email= | address=Ringstr. 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 663070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Only a few hundred meters from the main train station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Wiking | alt= | url=http://hotel-wiking.com/en/ | email=info@hotel-wiking.com | address=Schützenwall 1-3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 431 661090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content=Quite central. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Steigenberger Hotel Conti-Hansa | alt= | url=http://www.kiel.steigenberger.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Between the historic parts of Kiel and the Förde. Rates around €115. }} * {{sleep | name=Birke - Ringhotel Kiel | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-birke.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes away from city centre by car. Good service and amenities. Parking spaces available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kieler Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Right on the waterfront, north of the city centre. Ask for a room with a view of the fjord. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Experiences | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-kyc.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Romantik Hotel Kieler Kaufmann | alt= | url=http://www.kieler-kaufmann.de/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Classic location in the middle of an extensive park area. House with a unique atmosphere. Parking spaces available. }} ==Connect== ===Internet access=== * The local Internet Service Provider [http://www.tng.de/ TNG] operates free wireless access points in the downtown area; watch out for <tt>#SH_WLAN</tt>. Access will be blocked after-hours. A list of locations is available on the TNG Spot website (German). * Many stores, malls and supermarkets offer free WiFi. * The public library offers free Wi-Fi if you ask for a voucher with an access code. * Commercial Wi-Fi based access can be found throughout most parts of Kiel provided by various operators. Most will not allow you to use your international roaming plan like iPass, though. == Go next == *[[Lübeck]] *[[Neumünster]] *[[Plön]] *[[Rendsburg]] *[[Schleswig]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|54.3252|10.1405|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Kiel Bay}} qwtxcpn32dbnyo7mzewvxokov1qthsg 0 17855 4492260 4488368 2022-07-29T11:53:12Z ChubbyWimbus 109402 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg|pgname=Kochi}} [[Image:Japan_kochi_map_small.png|right|Kochi Prefecture]] '''[http://www.pref.kochi.jp/index_e.html Kochi Prefecture] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' (高知県 ''Kochi-ken'') is on the [[Japan]]ese island of [[Shikoku]]. ==Understand== Kochi was formerly known as '''Tosa''' (土佐). ==Cities== {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kochi (Shikoku)|Kochi]]|wikidata=Q200251}} - the prefectural capital * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Aki]]|wikidata=Q417825}} - Former castle town and home of Mitsubishi Motors founder * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kubokawa]]|wikidata=Q6441294}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kami]]|wikidata=Q877689}} - Famous for Anpanman and Ryūga-dō Cave * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Nankoku]]|wikidata=Q861621}} - a neighboring city of Kochi known for its long-tailed roosters * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shimanto City]]|wikidata=Q166946}} - city named after the famous Shimanto River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shimanto Town]]|wikidata=Q1156035}}- famous for beef * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Sukumo]]|wikidata=Q655258}} - terminus of the JR Dosan Line * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tosashimizu]]|wikidata=Q573115}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Muroto]]|wikidata=Q431889}} ==Other destinations== [[File:Kitagawa Monet Marmottan Water garden 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Monet Garden in [[Kitagawa]]]] * {{marker|name=[[Konan (Kochi)|Konan]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Kitagawa]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Yusuhara]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Toyo]]|wikidata=Q1205386}} - famous for citrus, surfing, and Shirahama beach * {{marker|name=[[Umaji]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Nahari]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Niyodogawa]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Kuroshio]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Sakawa]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Nakatosa]]|wikidata=}} ==Get in== ===By plane=== Pint-sized {{marker|type=go|name=Kōchi Ryōma Airport|url=http://www.kochiap.co.jp/|wikidata=Q1156315}} ({{IATA|KCZ}}) has flights to [[Osaka]]-Itami, [[Tokyo]]-Haneda, [[Nagoya]]-Komaki and [[Fukuoka]]. Buses to/from [[Kochi (Shikoku)|Kochi]] station (35-45 min, ¥700) leaves roughly twice an hour. ===By train=== The most popular way to arrive in Kochi by train is from [[Okayama]], which is on the main island of Honshu. From Okayama take the Limited Express Nanpu train, and you will arrive in Kochi in approximately 2.5 hours. ===By bus=== There are several night buses from Tokyo, Osaka and [[Fukuoka]] to Kochi, and one from Osaka to Nakamura and Sukumo throughout the year, as well as special bus services during the Bon festival in early August. There are also day time buses from other cities in Shikoku, as well as from [[Hiroshima]]. http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/bus/ ==Get around== ===By Car=== There are car rental stores at Kochi, Nakamura and Susaki and Aki train stations, as well as at the airport. Kochi roads can be long, narrow and winding, the drivers careless and signs difficult to understand without knowing Japanese, but driving is the best way to see most of the far flung sites throughout Kochi. There is an expressway running down from Otoyo town, on the northern border, passing through Kochi city, heading down towards Susaki and ending in Shimanto city. ===By train=== Even on the Gomen-Nahari line, trains are few and far between, and do not always connect to buses and tourist sites very well. If you are in Shikoku for a while, or even making one return train journey it's worth getting a Young Weekend discount card from JR. The card costs ¥1000 for a year and gives a discount of up to 40% on return journeys made on a single weekend. The card is only available for passengers 29 years and younger. Look out for the 'Anpanman trains' they're just regular trains but they're painted throughout with the characters from the popular anime, Anpanman. The JR Shikoku website has a lot of information (in Japanese) on trains in Shikoku, as well as connecting buses, airport buses, hotels and tourist attractions. See [http://jr-shikoku.co.jp]. ==See== [[File:Aki Noradokei Front 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Noradokei in [[Aki]]]] * Stroll along the beach in Katsurahama, known for centuries for its scenic beauty and moon-viewing ([[Kochi]]) * See the recreated Harimayabashi Bridge, the featured setting of the Yosakoi song (Kochi) * Traverse the tunnels in Ryugado Cave, one of the [[Japan's Top 3|Top Three Caves]] in Japan ([[Kami]]) * Admire the craftsmanship of the Nora-dokei, an attractive 4-sided clock originally built to be visible to all farmworkers in the area ([[Aki]]) * Marvel at Kochi Castle, the only castle in the nation to have both an original keep and palace (Kochi) * Visit the Monet Garden, modeled after the Giverny gardens that inspired Claude Monet, it is the only garden with permission by the Claude Monet Foundation to use his name ([[Kitagawa]]) * Take in the beauty of "Niyodo Blue", a deep-blue deemed to be unique to the Niyodo River, best seen below the small waterfall in Niko-buchi ([[Ino]]) * Enter the Totoro-shaped Mikurado, where the Priest Kukai was both said to have got his name meaning "sky and sea", as well as achieve Enlightenment ([[Muroto]]) * Stop off in the Tengu Highlands to see the limestone rocks jutting out of the green hills of the Shikoku Karst ([[Tsuno]]) * Learn about the art of Ekin and the imagery hidden within it at the Ekin Museum ([[Konan (Kochi)|Konan]]) ==Do== ==Eat== The local speciality is the '''katsuo no tataki''' (鰹のタタキ), bonito quickly seared under high heat so the surface is cooked while the inside is still raw. ==Drink== Liquor in all forms: the people of Kochi are known as heavy drinkers. The women in Kochi are particularly renowned for their affinity and ability to drink. They are referred to as ''Hachikin'', literally meaning 8 testicles since it is said that one ''Tosa'' (Kochi) woman can drink like four ordinary men. Kochi offers an abundance of locally made sake and ''shochu'', and the friendly locals will surely approach you for a fun interaction at Kochi's numerous bars. 17 sake breweries in Kochi make '''Tosa Space Sake''' (土佐宇宙酒 ''Tosa uchūshu''), prepared with yeast that was taken into space for ten days and back aboard a Soyuz rocket in 2005, so be sure to sample some for a taste experience that is out of this world. Alternatively, try to track down some '''space yogurt''' (宇宙を旅したヨーグルト ''Uchū wo tabi shita yōguruto'', lit. "The yogurt that traveled in space") [http://www.himawarimilk.co.jp/], prepared from the same yeast. ==Go next== * [[Ehime Prefecture]] * [[Tokushima Prefecture]] * [[Kagawa Prefecture]] * [[Okayama Prefecture]] {{IsPartOf|Shikoku}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|33.433333|133.433333|zoom=9}} szxigzi5acasumpxmko2lkgvppfuap9 0 17962 4491840 4491602 2022-07-28T14:29:15Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985012}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} cdi6d6jt54kble4omo7fkxk2kgtgbu8 4491848 4491840 2022-07-28T14:34:43Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348,Q4985012}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} kgbthlsevyf6fxvrpkocwgmr1udvqer 4491849 4491848 2022-07-28T14:35:59Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348 {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4985012}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} gtozs48fkd5nqas63w36tbljdyfrla4 4491850 4491849 2022-07-28T14:36:27Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4985012}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} 28hw3izqkf5ccol61p7pum2qxcfohbt 4491851 4491850 2022-07-28T14:36:48Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4985012}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} h7ba95fcyu6rce3kjdpibkiptllxdim 4491855 4491851 2022-07-28T14:41:17Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985012}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|250px|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|200px|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|200px|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|250px|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} a0tgb9mlhqrcbefkrr1rykx4cjugw46 4492101 4491855 2022-07-29T04:37:07Z FredTC 55574 All images same size, as specified by the user in "Preferences". wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985012}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last 72km by the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Grand Trunk Road]]''' - this historic road crosses this city via Jessore Road and Belghoria Expressway. *'''[[Samukpota]]''' - about 10 km from Kolkata is the village of is a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} 4bzrlvwquf9hvq9imtyouropkh4tyts 4492167 4492101 2022-07-29T07:44:20Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Go next */ moving Samukpota to [[Kolkata/Southern fringes]] as a nearby listing. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|BBDBag Pano-2.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{confused|[[Kozhikode]], formerly '''Calicut''', a city in southwestern India.}} '''Kolkata''' ([[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]: কলকাতা, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: कोलकाता) (formerly '''Calcutta''') is the capital of [[West Bengal]] and one of the largest urban agglomerations in [[India]]. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'. ==Districts== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Kolkata Wikivoyage map PNG.png | regionmaptext=Districts of Kolkata | regionmapsize=300px | region1name=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | region1color=#4f93c0 | region1description=The colonial district is still the central business and administrative area and is considered the heart of Kolkata. Made up of the northern part of Chowringhee, Park Street, Mirza Ghalib Street (Free School Street), B. B. D. Bagh (Dalhousie Square), Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar and Sudder Street. | region2name=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2description=The area consisting of the huge park and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Includes Fort William, Strand Road, Dufferin Road, Hooghly Bank and the southern part of Chowringhee. | region3name=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | region3color=#ac5c91 | region3description=The posh and new part of the city. Covers Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari, Dhakuria etc. This entire region is within Kolkata district (KMC Area). | region4name=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | region4color=#578e86 | region4description=The rapidly mushrooming localities to the south of the city. Includes Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Rajpur Sonarpur, Baruipur, Joka, Pailan, Budge Budge, Narendrapur etc. This is a relatively newer part of the city where a lot of expansion is going on. | region5name=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | region5color=#d09440 | region5description=The older area of the city, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings. Includes Chitpur, Bagbazar, Belgachia, Shyambazar, Shobhabazar, Maniktala, Jorasanko and the College Street area. Also here is the Kolkata station. North Kolkata was known as Black Town during the British period as it was home to the native population. | region6name=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | region6color=#8a84a3 | region6description=The large industrial area to the north of the city extends up to Naihati and Barasat. Includes Cossipore, Dum Dum, Belghoria, Khardaha, Panihati, Titagarh and Madhyamgram, where there are a number of factories, including jute, paper, cotton, ordnance and chemicals. The northern fringes are also the prime communication hub of Kolkata, having the airport, Metro Rail, Circular Rail, and overground rail. | region7name=[[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] | region7color=#d56d76 | region7description=Rapidly developing, especially the IT sector, and home to several malls. Encompasses Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Chinar Park, Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town and the EM Bypass. Many five-star hotels, theme parks, posh housing estates and technology parks are being built in this area. | region8name=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | region8color=#69999f | region8description=A major industrial centre for the manufacturing of agricultural and industrial machinery, chemicals, castor oil, several jute products, matches, and numerous cotton-processing companies. Baranagar is very rich culturally, a good tourist attraction of Kolkata. | region9name=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | region9color=#b5d29f | region9description=A cantonment town. }} == Understand== ===History=== [[File:Victoria Memorial By Saprativa.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial, a reminder of the Raj.]] Kolkata's history is intimately related to the British East India Company, which arrived in 1690, and to British India, of which Calcutta became the capital in 1772. Job Charnock was widely known as the founder of Calcutta. There were 3 villages named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Later the village Kalikata became the city Kolkata. But some Indian historians have disputed this claim, arguing that Kolkata developed naturally over a period, centred on the ancient Kali temple at Kalighat and the port at Kidderpore. Whatever its origins, Kolkata flowered as the capital of British India during the 19th century, the heyday of the Raj. Calcutta University, the first modern Indian university was founded here in 1857. Kolkata became the centre of Indian arts and literature, and the national movement for independence got its start here. However, with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1911, the pains of the partition of Bengal in 1947, a violent repressive and feudal state machinery operational for nearly the first two decades after independence, the ideologically motivated Maoist movement (the Naxalbari movement) in the 1970s, followed by the Marxist rule has shaped the city to its present form. ===Modern Kolkata=== Kolkata has become the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India. The city's economic fortunes grew as the economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s reached Kolkata during late 1990s. Kolkata is a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, with diversity from all over India as well as Europeans (including Germans, Armenians, and others) and other Asians (including Chinese, Sinhalese, and Tibetans). Kolkata is also notable for being home to India's largest Chinatown, which continues to be home to many ethnic Chinese residents whose families have lived in India for several generations. In 1977, a "Left Front" coalition of the Communist and Marxist parties came to power and ruled the state for 34 years. This is reflected in street names and memorials in the city with names like Lenin Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani. During this period, the various egalitarian approaches implemented at improving the living standards of the down-trodden has helped the city in bridging the wealth-gap and decreasing impoverishment. ===Economy=== [[File:Camac Street 'G K Tower'.jpg|thumb|GK Tower located in Camac Street]] [[File:SC Mall (1).JPG|thumb|The South City mall located near Jadavpur, is one of the largest shopping malls in Kolkata]] Kolkata is fast developing into a modern infotech city with various private sector companies setting up shops here. The landscape of the city is also fast changing with flyovers, gardens and several new commercial establishments. Kolkata city has expanded into its suburbs, with [[Greater Kolkata]] stretching from [[Kalyani]] (in Nadia district) in north to [[Jaynagar Majilpur]] in south (in South 24 Parganas district). The city's fortunes have looked up since the early 1990s, coinciding with the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Its economy has been amongst the fastest growing in the country. The New Metro city is characterised by popular spots such as multiplexes, theatres, clubs, pubs, coffee shops, and museums. Kolkata is home to many industrial units, of large Indian corporations, whose product range is varied and includes engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewellery, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches and wagons. Several industrial estates like Taratala, Uluberia, Dankuni, Kasba, and Howrah are spread throughout the urban agglomeration. A huge leather complex has come up at Bantala. An export processing zone has been set up in Falta. Specialised setups like the country's first Toy Park, and a Gem and Jewellery Park have also been established. Kolkata is also starting to become a major hub for the IT (Information Technology) industry. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake's Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. ===Geography=== [[File:Eastern High - Rajarhat 2012-04-11 9384.JPG|thumb|Apartment buildings in New Town, Kolkata]] Kolkata is in the eastern part of India and is spread along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has an area of 185 km². The city can be roughly divided into two sections along Mother Teresa Sarani (which was known during the British rule as Park Street). North of Park Street is the more congested part of the city. South of Park Street is the slightly better planned section of the city. South Kolkata is better planned with wider roads and better equipped police force for keeping law & order. The better planning in South Kolkata is because it was built much later. The North is the real, old Kolkata and most of the oldest families and buildings are situated there. Over the past several years the city has expanded to the south and the east. The old Central Business District (CBD) is where the seat of the West Bengal Government is located, along with many other government offices. Several banks have their corporate or regional headquarters around the B. B. D. Bagh area (named after the revolutionaries Benoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta who forced entry into The Writers' Building, the epicentre of the British Raj government in Bengal). Many of Kolkata's older business groups have their main offices here. The area is a mix of multi-storeyed office blocks and colonial buildings. The newer CBD is around the south of Park Street, Camac Street and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road. Several high-rise office blocks including some of Kolkata's tallest commercial buildings, like the Chatterjee International Centre, Tata Centre, Everest House, Industry House, CGO Building, are located here. An even-newer CBD is now being set up in the Rajarhat-New Town area, lying between Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) and the Airport. Maidan (meaning open field) is between the river Hooghly and J. L. Nehru Road (or Chowringhee Road). It is said to be the lungs of Kolkata. The lush green meadow also houses Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and several sporting clubs. Kolkatans simply love to stroll in the Maidan. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The residential buildings are mainly low-rise and comprise of older colonial buildings and numerous new four-storied apartment blocks. 10- to 12-storey apartment blocks have come up in large numbers in South Kolkata. The city has relaxed its rules on high-rise construction and 20-storey buildings are becoming more common. The tallest residential towers of eastern India, the four 35-storey towers of South City, are on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Heavy construction activity along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass is changing the face of the city. Luxury hotels, a convention centre, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. The city's expansion in the eastern side is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well planned Salt Lake City. It is one of the largest planned urban developments in India. The neglected western side of the urban agglomeration has got a boost with the signing of an agreement with Ciputra, an Indonesian company to build the Kolkata West International City (KWIC). Another huge new township is in the proposal state in [[Dankuni]]. Slums and dilapidated structures exist in many pockets of the city proper and house over 25% of the city's population (2001 census). Slum redevelopment schemes have helped improve living conditions by a small extent but there is huge scope for improvement in this area. Efforts to shift slum dwellers to newer developments have often met with resistance and failure because many of the slums are in prime areas of the city and the slum dwellers who are integrated in the social structure of the neighbourhood do not want to shift. Many roads in Kolkata have two names in use: the old colonial name that is still commonly used by locals, and the official post-independence new name that you will see in maps and on road signs. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh =24.6 | febhigh =29.7 | marhigh =34.0 | aprhigh =36.3 | mayhigh =36.0 | junhigh =34.1 | julhigh =32.2 | aughigh =32.0 | sephigh =32.2 | octhigh =31.9 | novhigh =29.8 | dechigh =27.0 | janlow =13.4 | feblow =16.9 | marlow =21.7 | aprlow =25.1 | maylow =26.4 | junlow =26.5 | jullow =26.1 | auglow =26.1 | seplow =25.8 | octlow =24.0 | novlow =19.6 | declow =14.5 | janprecip =16.9 | febprecip =22.9 | marprecip =32.8 | aprprecip =47.7 | mayprecip =101.7 | junprecip =259.9 | julprecip =331.8 | augprecip =328.8 | sepprecip =295.9 | octprecip =151.3 | novprecip =26 | decprecip =17.2 | description =Source: [http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kolkata1.htm IMD] }} [[File:Nalban - Kolkata 2011-09-14 5167.JPG|thumb|Monsoon clouds over Kolkata.]] Kolkata has three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. Summer, from March–May, is hot and humid with temperatures touching 38-42°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September or October. This is the time when heavy showers sometimes lead to waterlogging in a few areas. Winter is from November to February. This is the best season to visit the city, as the weather is very pleasant with temperatures ranging between 8 and 20°. ===Time=== Kolkata is in the GMT+5:30 time zone. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Kolkata Airport new integrated terminal skyview.jpg|thumb|Skyview of the integrated terminal of Kolkata Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | alt={{IATA|CCU}}, Dum Dum Airport, নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর | url=http://www.kolkatainternationalairport.com/ | email=apdkolkata@aai.aero | address=Jessore Road | lat=22.654722 | long=88.446667 | directions=about 18&nbsp;km outside the city centre. There is a '''prepaid taxi''' option (₹150-250). State-run air-conditioned buses are available to get into the city. Cheaper, and hassle free, and since you can hail a taxi anywhere in the city centre to take you to your final destination, you do not need to worry. However, in case you are arriving at the busy hours, it is better to get a prepaid taxi, which takes you directly to your destination. Moreover app based Cab services such as Ola and Uber are also available from the airport. The buses are parked outside the arrival gate at the domestic terminal. International travellers would have to walk down from their terminal for 800 m. As you come out of the international terminal, turn left and keep walking towards the domestic terminal. Do not be dissuaded by the taxi touts, who would try and make you believe that the buses do not run anymore. | phone=+91 33 2511 8036 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2511 9266 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | image=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.jpg | wikidata=Q388535 |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Services on the airport, at tha International Terminal: a newsagent, a Duty Free shop, a clothes outlet, a coffee shop and a music outlet. At the Domestic Terminal: a couple of handicraft shops, a newsagent, a medical outlet, a sweets stall, a florist. Passengers facilities: trollies, telephone in security hold area, wheelchair, medical inspection room, child care room, assistance to physically challenged, inter-terminal bus service, airport post office. phone +91 33 2511 8787, +91 33 39874987 }} ===By train=== [[File:Howrah Station.jpg|thumb|Howrah railway station as seen from the Hooghly River]] Kolkata is well connected by rail to almost all the big stations in India and also serves as the gateway to [[North-Eastern India]]. Also, there are two international trains from [[Bangladesh]], the ''Maitree Express'' connects Kolkata with the capital [[Dhaka]] three times per week and the ''Bandhan Express'' runs from [[Khulna]] once per week. For train timings and tickets check with [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ '''Indian Railways''']. * {{go | name=Howrah Junction railway station | alt=হাওড়া জংশন রেলওয়ে স্টেশন | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.583 | long=88.3425 | directions=Across the Hooghly river from the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Howrah Junction railway station | wikidata=Q986105 | image=Howrah Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content=It is not in Kolkata but in the adjoining city of [[Howrah]], on the west bank of the Hooghly River. Howrah is the largest railway complex in India with over 600 trains arriving per day. There are 26 platforms in Howrah station. Local trains of Eastern Railway arrives mainly at 1-9 platforms while South Eastern Railway local trains arrive at platforms 17-23, remaining platforms is used for long-distance trains. Platforms 17 to 26 are in New Complex, just south of the original building. For passengers it has an enormous covered waiting area between the main complex and the platforms. In addition there is a Yatri Niwas (railway's travellers' lodge) with dormitory, single room, and double room accommodation. The vehicular carriageways along the length of platforms allow passengers to be dropped near rail compartments — a facility unique among most major stations of the country. Directly facing Howrah are ferries (₹5) that can get you to other side of the river to either Babu Ghat or Fairlie Place in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] district from where you can arrange onward transportation with anything from taxis to public buses to rickshaws. }} [[File:The new DEMU bullet train at sealdah station 2014-06-03 12-27.jpg|thumb|A DEMU train at Sealdah station]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Sealdah railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Sealdah | lat=22.5681 | long=88.3718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347406 | content=Handicapped/disabled access. There are 19 platforms. Never hire a taxi from the nearby taxi-stand as they ask higher fares for taxi. There are pre-paid taxis to enter the city. The pre-paid taxi stand just outside the station's main entrance. The counter is under a tin shed. }} *{{listing | type=go | name=Kolkata railway station | alt=Kolkata Chitpur Railway Terminus | url= | email= | address=Belgachia | lat=22.6013 | long=88.3841 | directions=Buses: '''K1''' ( Kolkata Station -Ultadanga- New Town -unitech) at an interval of about ten minutes; '''007''' (Makrampur - Kolkata station via Tematha, Sonarpur station, Kamalgazi, Garia, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); '''JM2''' (Malancha - Kolkata Station via Harinavi, Rajpur, Kamalgazi, Dhalai Bridge, Patuli, Hiland Park, Mukundapur, Kalikapur, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Chingrighata, E.M. Bypass, Ultadanga, Khanna, Shyambazar); if you reach near RG Kar Medical College and Hopital, which is only 8 to 10 minutes' walk, you get myriads of buses plying on different routes | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6427323 | content=It receives a number of trains which used to terminate at Sealdah station. The station is linked to the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Dankuni, Kolkata Airport, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garibrath Express, and one long distance passenger train - Lalgola Passenger. The station also has an International train. The ''Maitree Express'', provides a direct link between Kolkata and [[Dhaka]], the capital of [[Bangladesh]]. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains, and Platform 3, 4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. '''Services''': There are waiting rooms and retiring rooms for use by passengers awaiting connecting trains. In addition there is a taxi stand and a bus station outside the station. }} *{{go | image=Santragachi Railway Station - Howrah 2012-01-26 1624.JPG | name=Santragachi railway station | alt= | url= | email=| address=Santragachi Station Rd, Santragachi, Howrah | lat=22.5836 | long=88.2839| directions= there are taxi stands and bus stands, and a Volvo bus service to connect this area to Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport| phone= | hours= | price=| content=There are six platforms. Serves '''local trains''' to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, Haldia, [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and Kharagpur. A few trains originate from Santragachi station to Ajmer, Porbandar, and Nanded, and a Vivek Express running to Mangalore Central starting from Santragachi. Mostly all Howrah/Shalimar bound express/mail trains stop here. }} ====Local trains==== * The Eastern Railway serves local trains to Hasnabad, Bongaon, Gede, Krishnanagar, Budge Budge, Canning, Diamond Harbour, Namkhana, Tarkeshwar, Katwa, [[Bardhaman]] and numerous intermediate stations and mail/express trains to Central, North and North-East India. * The South Eastern Railway serves local trains to Amta, Mecheda, Panskura, [[Tamluk]], [[Haldia]], [[Contai]], [[Midnapore]] and [[Kharagpur]]; and mail/express trains to Central, West and South India. ===By bus=== [[File:Esplanade Bus Station.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Bus Station]] '''From Bangladesh''', there are numerous bus options between Kolkata and [[Bangladesh]]. The most common way is the regular comfortable a/c buses from [[Dhaka]] to Kolkata via the [[Haridaspur]] / [[Benapole]] border post. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Govt. buses run under the label of the state govt. undertaken West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]''' (BRTC). WBTC and BRTC operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hr with a one-way fare of 550 or 600-800 [[Bangladesh#Money|Bangladeshi taka]]s. If you're only headed to [[Haridaspur]] the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). The '''Shyamoli Paribahan''' ticket office is at 6/1 Marquis St (''parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL''), 2252 0693. Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. '''From Eastern India via Bangladesh'''. Bus travel to some points in Eastern India is faster via Bangladesh (visas will be required for entry into Bangladesh as well as for re-entry into India). If you're heading to points in Eastern India (Tripura for example) beyond Bangladesh, then there is a regular bus service between [[Dhaka]] and [[Agartala]], the capital of India's [[Tripura]] state. Two BRTC buses leave daily from Dhaka and connect with the Tripura Road Transport Corporation vehicles, running six days a week with a roundtrip fare of 600 Bangladeshi takas. There is only one halt at '''Ashuganj''' in Bangladesh during the journey. Call {{phone|+880 2 8360241}} for schedule. Other entry points to North-Eastern India through Bangladesh are '''Hili''', Chilahati / '''Haldibari''' and '''Banglaband''' border posts through Northern Bangladesh and '''Tamabil/Dawki''' border post for a route between [[Shillong]] ([[Meghalaya]]) and [[Sylhet]] in North-Eastern Bangladesh, and some others with lesser-known routes from north-eastern Indian regions. Although scheduled bus services to Shillong from Kolkata through Dhaka may not be available, you can get to those points via land routes going through Sylhet and then on to Tamabil/Dawki border outposts. Enquire at the Bus Service Counters for details. * {{go | name=Esplanade Bus Terminus | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rashmoni Avenue | lat=22.56360 | long=88.3498 | directions=Next to Esplanade metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | image=Esplanade Bus Station.jpg | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985012}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1348}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} ===By taxi=== [[File:India - Kolkata rainy street - 3819.jpg|thumb|right|Kolkata's yellow Ambassador taxis]] Kolkata just wouldn't look the same without the plethora of yellow Ambassador taxis that ply on its roads. They're easily available, relatively cheap, and will use their meters, at least in theory. However, Kolkata taxis sometimes refuse to go to some distant remote locations (like Behala, Bansdroni, Howrah) where they wouldn't get any passenger while returning. If they agree, they will demand high pay; be ready for such a situation. New taxis have been introduced, which are called "No Refusal Taxis", but sadly, these taxis are also no different. Some of the new taxis are air-conditioned; usually, these will also have a "Same Fare" sign on them. There is a 25% extra charge if you want the air-conditioner to be turned on in such taxis. In Kolkata, it is a crime for taxis to refuse a request to go to certain destinations, and they can be fined, but if you threaten the driver with a complaint to the police, they will simply ask you to complain. Cars by app-based services such as Uber and Ola are easily available (round-the-clock), reasonably priced, comfortable and have been embraced by citizens. ===By metro=== [[File:Kolkata Metro.jpg|thumb|The Kolkata Metro is the oldest metro system in India.]] Kolkata's [http://www.kmrc.in/ '''Metro Rail'''] is the oldest underground and elevated railway system in India. It is the fastest, cleanest, most reliable, least crowded (though still rather crowded) and most efficient of all the transportation Kolkata has to offer. Trains run every 6-15 min. They run from 7AM-9:45PM from Monday to Saturday and 10AM-9:45PM. on Sunday. Line 1 connects the North and South of the city, from Dakshineswar to New Garia. Line 2 connects the city from Salt Lake Sector-V to Sealdah. New Tourist Smart Cards shall be introduced, Card-I. valid for one day unlimited ride, Card-II. for three days. For more about these, read the '''[http://www.mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/viewsection_opennew2.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,396 conditions here].''' ===By tram=== Kolkata has the only tram service in all of India and the oldest surviving electric tram network in Asia. Though decommissioned in some parts of the city, electric trams are still one of the means of travelling between a few places within the city. Operated by WBTC since 2016, they move slowly on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets, but they are environment-friendly (no emissions on the street, only at the source of energy generation). The network includes '''[http://wbtc.co.in/ 25 Tram Routes]''' ===By train=== The electrified suburban rail network of SER and ER is extensive and includes the Circular Rail. Depending on the route, 'local' trains can be extremely crowded. It is less expensive to travel around by train as compared to private cabs or taxis. Men are advised not to sit in the ‘Ladies’ compartment. ===By bus=== The city has an extensive bus network (possibly the most exhaustive in the whole of India) and this is the cheapest, though not always the most comfortable means of transport. The routes are written all over the colourful buses in Bengali and also in English. The conductors call out their destinations to everyone he's passing and all you have to do is wave at the bus anywhere and it will stop, at times causing a small queue of other cars behind it. Esplanade is a major bus terminus in Kolkata. Karunamoyee in Salt Lake City is another major bus depot. Some buses operate from the Babughat area in Kolkata as well. Among the buses that ply the city streets, the deluxe buses run by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) and WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) are probably the better option. Air-conditioned buses (Volvo) are also available to many destinations. ===By auto-rickshaw=== In Kolkata, there are shared auto-rickshaws, i.e. the auto-rickshaws don't ferry just a single person but four person at a time. The fare is not set by meters, as fares are fixed by the auto-rickshaw associations. Auto-rickshaws have a fixed route and a vehicle of that route travel in that particular route only. However unlike taxis, they don't refuse passengers. The fare of an auto-rickshaw is much less than that of a taxi (for example, ₹7-10). Be prepared to give the exact fare as they are very reluctant to give change. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Manpowered rickshaw.JPG|thumb|A human-pulled rickshaw]] There are two types of rickshaws in Kolkata: human pulled rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. However human-pulled rickshaws are confined to the Gariahat and Ballygunge region and take more fare than cycle-rickshaws. The cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient mean of transport in Kolkata. It is very cheap and can accommodate two adults. The fare is not determined by meter by the respective rickshaw association. Unlike auto-rickshaws, they go to any place in a particular region. However, after 10PM rickshaw drivers may demand an exorbitant fees, and the same goes for times during natural calamities such as heavy rainfall. ===By ferry=== The river offers a less crowded but slow traffic medium. There are several points (popularly called Ghats and jetties) on the bank of the river from where you can board several regular routes of ferry services. Ferries can be fairly large launches to small improvised motorized boats. Even if you don't get any exotic manual boat like you get in [[Varanasi]], the river transport of the city lets you go to several old spots near the bank in a hassle-free manner with an additional dash of the view of decadent river front of the city. ===By rental car=== Privately owned rental car places are available throughout the city. Rates depend on the make, model, size and comfort level of the car. Agreements are flexible, for example, cars can be rented even for couple of hours at an hourly rate. Most rental cars are accompanied with a driver from the rental agency. ===By foot=== Except in [[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] and newly-developed areas, much of Kolkata is not so pedestrian-friendly. In the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Crossing roads often involves wading across multiple lanes of heavy traffic. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow. If you really want to walk around, these places would be good: * Walk along the Hooghly River. There is a good promenade near the Eden Gardens. * Walk along the Chowringhee Road, which sets the pace as you unravel the rare beauty of this city. Across the road sweeps a huge, lush green, open parkland called the '''[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]]''', centering around '''Fort William''', the massive and impregnable British Citadel built in 1773. A rambling green ‘lung of Kolkata’, the area is a hub of diverse activities. ==Talk== Being in [[West Bengal]], the native language of the people of Kolkata is '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]'''. However, most locals also speak English and some [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]. Many shopkeepers and taxi drivers are able to communicate in broken English, and government offices will typically have English-speaking staff on duty. Although it is generally not a problem getting by with English, learning some Bengali will make your trip much smoother. == See == [[File:Indian Museum, Courtyard, Kolkata, India.jpg|thumb|Built in 1814, the Indian Museum is one of the oldest museums in India]] [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|Science City]] Kolkata is known for its numerous attractions — palaces, parks and museums — built during and after the 190 years of [[British Raj|British rule in India]]. The most notable sites are the '''Victoria Memorial''' (a memorial hall dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria), the '''Howrah Bridge''' (a cantilever bridge opened in 1943), '''Dakshineswar Kali Temple''' (a Hindu temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna), '''Science City''' (a massive science museum in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]) and the '''Indian Museum''' (one of the oldest museums in India). Detailed listings of all sights in Kolkata can be found in the district articles. ==Do== Take a '''tram ride''' in Kolkata. The city has the only active tram service in India and has become an icon of Kolkata. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic-jammed streets. Several modern '''cinemas''' are dotted around the city, including [http://www.inoxmovies.com/ INOX] with several locations, [http://www.famecinemas.com/ Fame] at Metropolis Mall in Highland Park, and [http://www.adlabscinemas.com/ RDB Adlabs] at RDB Boulevard, Near Infinity Building in Salt Lake Sector-V, all showing Indian and American blockbusters. Unlike most of cricket-obsessed India, '''[[Association football|football (soccer)]]''' reigns supreme in Kolkata, with the local clubs [http://www.mohunbaganac.com Mohun Bagan Athletic Club] and [http://www.eastbengalfootballclub.com East Bengal Club] being the most successful in India. They contest the Kolkata Derby biannually, which is considered by many to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in all of Asia. ===Events=== '''[http://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League]''' (IPL) is the main club [[cricket]] league in India. It is one of the world's most widely attended sporting events, and if you are in Kolkata during the season (April–May), consider watching the home team (Kolkata Knight Riders) play at Eden Gardens. '''[http://www.kolkatabookfaironline.com Kolkata Book Fair]''' takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It is the largest book fair in Asia and is a significant event in the city. '''Durga Puja''', a festival honouring the Hindu goddess Durga, takes place in October. The biggest festival for Hindus in Bengal and Eastern India, Kolkata takes on an almost carnival-like ambience. Streets shut down for the construction of ''pandals'', large stands that depict events from the Ramayana and crowds flock to the biggest and best ones. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been listed as a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]] in 2022. A good time to visit, unless you have a fear of crowds. ==Learn== Kolkata is a key centre of learning in India. The most famous universities and colleges in Kolkata are the '''Medical College and Hospital''', '''Jadavpur University''', the '''University of Calcutta''', the '''Presidency University''' and '''Indian Institute of Management Calcutta'''. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are several training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. ==Work== '''Volunteering''' is a real option here with several opportunities. * '''Brother Xavier's New Hope'''. Home for orphans of Kolkata's red light district. A much smaller mission than Mother Teresa's which one man built from the ground up. Brother Xavier and the children always need volunteers and funds. * '''Mother Teresa's Mission''' accepts volunteers to help in its multiple projects around the city. Enquire at the motherhouse. ==Buy== Traditionally Kolkata had certain shopping areas or districts. The New Market area was considered the core of fashionable marketing. That was the marketplace for the British and later patronised by the more sophisticated Indians. There were large markets in Burrabazar, Hatibagan-Shyambazar, Gariahat and Bhowanipore. There were several specialised markets: electrical goods at Chandni Chowk, jewellery at Bowbazar, books at College Street, fish at Maniktala, flowers at Jagannath Ghat, the Maidan market for sports goods and so on. The malls are a more recent addition. The South City Mall, one of the biggest in the city, is in its [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The Quest Mall is another large shopping mall at Park Circus, an old neighbourhood in [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]].There are large number of malls in [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]] and new malls are being added. '''See district articles for specific listings.''' ==Eat== [[File:Rasgulla - Kolkata 2011-08-02 4547.JPG|thumb|''Roshogolla,'' sweet dumplings made out of ''Chenna'' (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough.]] Kolkata has old traditions about eating out. Wilson's Hotel (which later became the Great Eastern Hotel) is credited to have been the first western-style hotel/restaurant in Kolkata, serving what was then forbidden food for Indians, particularly Hindus. One could be treated as an out-caste if caught eating there, but the idea caught on and others followed. Many of the restaurants that line the streets in the Esplanade area have been around for more than a hundred years. The joy of food in Kolkata is in its Indian foods. Nizam's (at 23-24 Hogg Street), close to New Market, is credited with the invention of the famous Kati Kebab roll and still serves up the best of the best. For Mughlai dishes, there are several places to eat in the [[Kolkata/South|Park Circus]] area and there are others all over the city. Besides Bengali foods, Kolkata is also the home of Indian Chinese food. Chinese restaurants are everywhere so try the Indian variant of hot and sour soup and the famous Indian Chinese dish of chilli chicken. The best place to have Chinese is to visit Chinatown near Tangra, [[Kolkata/East|East Kolkata]]. It serves the best of the Chinese dishes and you will find plenty of large, small & medium restaurants. There are some restaurants serving Thai, Mediterranean or Italian food. Kolkata also has many excellent vegetarian restaurants ranging from budget to expensive ones. There are two types: those serving North Indian and those serving South Indian food. For those looking for vegetarian street foods, one can find ubiquitous ''jhal muri'' (somewhat similar to ''bhel puri'' of [[Mumbai]]) a concoction of puffed rice mixed with various spices, vegetables & other ingredients available at street vendors all over Kolkata. Street vendors selling egg rolls/chicken rolls abound and their freshly prepared kati rolls are safe to eat. Mughlai Paratha (earlier it was a paratha stuffed with minced meat, but now the minced meat has been replaced by cheaper but tasty alternatives) is a Kolkata speciality. ''Fuchka'', the Kolkata version of paani-puri, but very different from the ones found in Delhi, is available on the streets but be wary of the tamarind water. It never troubles the local people and outsiders can safely taste this delicacy as long as they don't take too much. Earlier, the restaurants were standalone entities. A cluster of restaurants in a single mall is a comparatively new idea and has become popular. (See district pages for restaurant listings.) ==Drink== {{movetodistrict}} There are plenty of places to buy alcohol around the city. Kolkata has many pubs and bars, which are frequented by youngsters as well as its older residents. Some pubs have live concerts or DJs. They include: *Someplace Else (The Park) * Roxy (The Park) * Aqua (The Park) * The Myx (Park Street) * Olypub (Park Street), famous for the beer and the beef steak * Mocha (AJC Bose Road) * Underground (HHI, AJC Bose Road) * Nocturne (Theatre Road) * Shisha Bar Stock Exchange, The Factory Outlet (22 Camac Street) * Chili's (Quest Mall, South City Mall, Acropolis Mall Kasba) * Cafe Mezzuna (Forum Mall Elgin Road, South City Mall) * Hoppipola (Acropolis Mall) * Afraa Lounge (City Centre Salt Lake) * Fairlawns (Sudder Street) * Big Ben (The Kenilworth, Little Russel Street) All pubs are supposed to shut shop by midnight or 1AM. So go early if you want to enjoy yourself in the club. ==Sleep== Kolkata has long had a concentration of budget backpacker hotels in the [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Sudder Street]] area and many of these are colonial era gems, albeit decaying ones. Sudder Street is centrally located and is well connected by public transport. Both the major railway stations at [[Howrah]] and [[Kolkata/North#Sleep|Sealdah]] have many hotels around them. Most of them might be only licensed to accommodate Indian citizens. Be sure to not walk with a local "friend" or guide, unless you want to have higher prices. There are some hotels in [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|Gariahat]]. The growth of the IT Sector and hospital facilities in [[Kolkata/East#Sleep|East Kolkata]] has lead to development of hotels in that area. British-era clubs such as Tollygunge Club, Calcutta Club (AJC Bose Rd), Saturday Club (Theatre Rd), and Bengal Club (Russel St) have lavish rooms for rent. However, they only accept bookings through members. (See district pages for hotel listings.) ==Stay safe== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Kolkata is one of the safest metropolitan areas in India, and the people are friendly and helpful, unlike in most of India's other large cities. One noted problem is the drug dealers around Sudder Street. However, as the dealers obviously do not want to draw undue attention to their activity, they are not persistent and rarely a threat. There have been rare incidents of chain, bag and mobile snatching in railway stations and empty roads. Visitors outside the city are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. In [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]], beggars often knock at the glass windows of cars. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. ===Kolkata Police=== The [http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/ Kolkata Police] is a police force serving the city. While most of the police officers are honest and helpful, you may find some officers who may be corrupt and unhelpful. '''For police assistance during an emergency dial 100.''' For non-emergencies, or to report a crime, visit the nearest police station. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Lal Bazar | lat=22.5726076 | long=88.3501937 | phone=+91 33 2214-3024, +91 33 2214-3230, +91 33 2214-1310 | lastedit=2020-03-02 }} * {{listing | name=Ballygunge | phone=+91 33 24543179 (2100), +91 33 24862601 }} * {{listing | name=Bhowanipore | phone=+91 33 24558092, +91 33 24541100, +91 33 24862711 }} * {{listing | name=Dum Dum | phone=+91 33 25514167 }} * {{listing | name=Maidan | phone=+91 33 2223 2462 (4551), +91 33 22480100 }} * {{listing | name=Park Street | phone=+91 33 22268321, +91 33 22832100, +91 33 22276437 }} ==Stay healthy== Kolkata has a number of medical colleges and hospitals. For individual hospital listings, please see the various district pages. ===Ambulance=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (''Government'') | alt= | url=https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ | email= | address=88 College St | lat=22.5736 | long=88.3619 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24512644 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3348933 | content= }} * {{listing | name=St. John's Ambulance | address=5, Government Place | phone=+91 33 22485277 }} * {{listing | name=Wochhardt Medical Centre | address=2/7, Sarat Bose Road | phone= +91 33 24754320 }} ==Connect== Public call booths can be found easily throughout the city from where local, national, and international calls can be made. Else local sim card can be used for connectivity.Cell phone coverage is excellent with all major mobile service providers offering their services in the city. The area '''dialing code''' for Kolkata is '''33'''. From overseas dial +91 33 XXXX XXXX, from within India dial 033 XXXX XXXX. For mobile phones, dial +91 XXXXX XXXXX. Kolkata has only one area code (033). Internet cafes are also available in plenty and charges ₹10-25/hour. You need to show your identity card to use internet in those cafes. ==Cope== === Consulates === * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh |alt=| url=http://bdhc-kolkata.org/ | email= | address=Circus Ave | lat=22.5414929 | long=88.3589803 | directions=Just E of AJC Bose Rd | phone=+91 33 2290 5208, +91 33 2290 5209, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=Issues 15-day visas. Applications are received at window #4 M-F from 9-11AM, and visas are generally ready the next afternoon. Bring 3 passport photos. As of December 2018, there seems to be a new policy: the application should be first filled online as directed on their website. You can use the payed services of the stands in front of the High Commission to fill the forms for you, just bring one or two passport photos. Beware that at least in some cases, the Kolkata office can be reluctant to issue visa for non-Indians, and the process requires assertiveness and patience. }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China |alt=| url=http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/jgsz/t631873.htm | email=chinaconsul_kkt@mfa.gov.cn | address=EC-72, Sector I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5834834 | long=88.4070012 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 8169 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours=M-F 10AM-12:30PM| price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France |alt=| url= | email= | address=26 Park Mansions, Park St | lat=22.5184239 | long=88.3286423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany |alt=| url= | email= | address=1 Hastings Park Rd, Alipore | lat=22.5249993 | long=88.3321313 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1141, +91 33 2479 1142, +91 33 2479 2150, +91 33 2439 8906 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 4004 8168 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content=The origins of the German consulate in Kolkata can be traced to before the existence of Germany itself, to the establishment of the consulate of the Kingdom of Hanover in 1851 and the Consulate of Prussia in 1854. }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy |alt=| url=http://www.conscalcutta.esteri.it/ | email=consolatogenerale.calcutta@esteri.it | address=Alipore | lat=22.5240717 | long=88.325556 | directions=3, Raja Santosh Road | phone=+91 33-24792414 - 24792426, +91 98312-12216 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-24793892 | hours=M-F 10AM-noon | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=http://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html | email= | address=55, M. N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge | lat=22.4874321 | long=88.3409411 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2421-1970 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2421-1971 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/india/about-us/honorair-consulaat-in-kolkata | email=consulkolkata.netherlands@gmail.com | address=5, Rameshwar Shaw Road | lat=22.54837 | long=88.37208 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2289 7020, +91 33 2289 7676 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2289 7919 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2022-07-24| content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url= | email= | address=1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2288 5173, +91 33 2288 6536 (After hours) | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2288-1616 | hours= | price= |wikidata= |lastedit=2020-03-02| content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/kolkata/ | email=consularkolkata@state.gov | address=5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | lat=22.5472312 | long=88.347796 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3984 2400 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-2282 2335 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-03-02| content=It is the oldest diplomatic post of the U.S. in India, and the second oldest in the world (the oldest being in London). Benjamin Joy was appointed the first American Consul to Kolkata by George Washington in 1792, upon the express recommendation of then- Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson. (Note that the ironic address was the result of a diplomatic snub by the then Marxist Bengal government during the period of the U.S. war in Indochina.) }} ==Go next== [[File:Ferry in Sundarbans.jpg|thumb|Sundarbans]] *'''[[Bangladesh]]'''. Tickets for buses running to the border and [[Dhaka]] can be reserved at Shyamoli Yatri Paribahan, 6/1 Marquis St (parallel to and one block south of Sudder Street, and just west of Mirza Ghalib St, next door to DHL), {{phone|+91 33 2252 0693}}. 2-3 buses per day leave this office on Tu, Th and Sa, usually at 5:30AM, 8:30AM and 12:30PM. The fare is ₹86 to the Haridaspur border post (about 2½ hr). All the way to Dhaka (with a bus change at the border) will cost ₹550 (about 12 hr). Beware that several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side, there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for Tk5 for the 2&nbsp;km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least halfway. *'''[[Bhutan]]''' - Tucked away in the corner of the bus station is a small Bhutan Government kiosk selling tickets for buses running to the Bhutanese border town of [[Phuentsholing]]. Buses depart Tu Th Sa at 9PM, and the 18-hr journey costs ₹300. *'''[[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]]''' - famous for terracotta temples, clay sculptures and silk sarees. *'''[[Darjeeling Hills]]''' - a mountainous region home to [[Darjeeling]], [[Kalimpong]] and [[Mirik]]. When Darjeeling is your destination, you could travel the last {{km|72}} by a combination of bus/train and the famous [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]. *'''[[Digha]]''' - a beach town in the southern part of the state. Buses from Esplanade Bus Station. *'''[[Santiniketan]]''' - famous for the Ashramik School, and university founded by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The town is also known for its handmade leather crafts and ''kantha'' stitch sarees. *'''[[Sundarbans National Park]]''' - part of the largest littoral mangrove in the world, and home to the famous Bengal Tigers. {{usablecity}} {{geo|22.5726723|88.3638815|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Greater Kolkata}} {{hasDocent|2006nishan178713}} acfwinsfi4nrzf6bdzwwy69zuxmky89 0 17969 4492236 4491163 2022-07-29T10:29:38Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Saltlake Sector V.jpg|pgname=East Kolkata}} [[File:Science_City_Kolkata_4643.JPG|thumb|350px|Science City]] '''East Kolkata''' is a district of [[Kolkata]] in [[Southeast Bengal]]. It includes the IT hub of Kolkata, shopping emporiums and amusement parks. Science City is a major attraction. Salt Lake Stadium is a major occasional crowd puller. Large number of hospitals attract patients from the metropolis and beyond. ==Understand== [[File:Kolkata Aerial view near Airport 095603.jpg|thumb|200px|Central Park, Salt Lake City]] [[File:Kolkata Aerial view Salt Lake Stadium view 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Salt Lake Stadium]] East Kolkata basically covers new growth areas on the eastern side of the metropolis and it is an area that is still growing. There are heavy construction activities along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. Luxury hotels, convention centres, speciality hospitals, condominium complexes, malls and multiplexes are coming up at a rapid pace. In an effort to relieve congestion in the main city, many government offices have shifted to high-rise office buildings lining Salt Lake City's Central Park. The expansion of East Kolkata is spearheaded by the construction of a new satellite township called New Town adjacent to the well-planned Salt Lake City. With the formation of New Town and extension of Salt Lake Sector-V, Kolkata is rapidly turning into a pro-IT city. === Orientation === East Kolkata consists of Salt Lake City (Bidhannagar), Rajarhat, New Town, Lake Town, Dhapa, Tangra, Bantala, Topsia, Tiljala, Kasba, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Kalikapur, Mukundapur, Ajoy Nagar, Panchasayar and Phoolbagan. Tangra (New China Town), along with Tiretta Bazaar (Old China Town), are the only extant Chinatowns in India. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese, now the population has dropped to 2,000 or so. The traditional occupation of the Chinese community here had been working in the nearby tanning industry and the Chinese restaurants. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese food. Historically there were many opium dens in this area (now opium is illegal). ==Get in== {{mapframe|show=go|name=Map of East Kolkata}} {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q6427302}} The area is extensive and still developing. Cycle rickshaws are available for short trips wherever there is regular demand for it. Point-to-point auto-rickshaw services are there but are not as extensive or frequent as in some other parts of the metropolis. ===By bus=== Numerous bus routes connect the area with other parts of the city. * {{go | name=Ajaynagar More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4896 | long=88.3949 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many long-distance buses from places like Baruipur and Sonarpur in the south to places like Airport, Barasat and Dakshineswar which avoid the city crowds and travel via EM Bypass. This is the bus stop from where people of Santoshpur and the surrounding areas can board such buses. Mukundapur is nearby. It has many hospitals and many budget guest houses and hotels have sprung up. }} * {{go | name=Avisikta More bus stop | alt=Kalikapur | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5042 | long=88.4004 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is at the meeting point of the Prince Anwar Shah Road Connector and EM By Pass, near Kalikapur and Anandapur crossings. There is a Spencer's outlet nearby. }} * {{Go | name=International Bus Terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address=Karunamoyee, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5852 | long=88.4208 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Kolkata-Dhaka bus service operates from here. }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur Jora Bridge bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4937 | long=88.3902 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses may available to some important places, such as Howrah, Burrabazar, Ultadanga, Sealdah, College Street, Dum Dum Airport, Birati, Kalighat, Behala, Park Street, Esplanade, Chandni Chowk, Tea board, Rajarhat, New Town, Salt Lake Sector-V, Karunamoyee, Beleghata, Santragachi, Vidyasagar Setu, PTS, Alipore Zoo, Park Circus and Nabanna, except Dakshineswar and Belur Math. }} ===By metro=== The East-West Corridor (Line 2) of the [[Kolkata#By metro|Kolkata Metro]] is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach East Kolkata. It runs from Sealdah in [[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] to Salt Lake Sector-V in East Kolkata. The metro route within North Kolkata is underground up to Phoolbagan and the metro runs above ground from Salt Lake Stadium. The route is still under construction and is expected to be be operational from Teghoria to [[Howrah]] in 2023. The metro stations are: * {{go | name=Sealdah metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.56685 | long=88.36978 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Changeover to overground suburban railway at Sealdah railway station. }} * {{Go | name=Phoolbagan metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.57215 | long=88.39031 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Salt Lake Stadium metro station | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=22.57306 | long=88.40306 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= | wikidata=Q65090392 }} * {{go | name=Bengal Chemical metro station | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=22.58006 | long= 88.40132 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= | wikidata=Q63256245 }} * {{go | name=City Centre metro station | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=22.58708 | long=88.4079 | directions=| phone=| hours= | price=| content= | wikidata=Q63256235 }} * {{go | name=Central Park metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.59046 | long=88.41562 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30632539 | content= }} * {{go | name=Karunamoyee metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.58632 | long=88.42145 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q62019524 | content= }} * {{go | name=Salt Lake Sector-V metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.58093 | long=88.42906 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55632405 | content= }} ===By tram=== The tram stations in East Kolkata are: * {{go | name=Bidhan Nagar tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.59117 | long=88.39127 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Changeover to suburban railway at Bidhannagar Road railway station. }} * {{go | name=Housing Estate tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5896 | long=88.3931 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Manik Tala ESI Hospital tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.58595 | long=88.39211 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Bagmari Kabristan tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.58436 | long=88.39169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Kankurgachi tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.58028 | long=88.38908 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|show=see,do,listing|name=Map of East Kolkata}} [[File:Nicco Park Salt lake.jpg|thumb|200px|Nicco Park, Salt Lake City]] * {{see | name=Aquatica Water Park | alt= | url=http://aquaticaindia.com/ | email= | address=Kochpukur, Hatgachia | lat=22.562065 | long=88.465197 | directions= | phone=+91 33 32007947, +91 9331555220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM to 6PM | price= | content=This theme water park offers visitors a cool respite from the heat and grime of city life. }} * {{see | name=Biswa Bangla Gate | alt=Kolkata Gate | url=https://www.biswabanglagatekolkata.in/ | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area-I, New Town | lat=22.578611 | long=88.471667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kolkata Gate | wikidata=Q39087520 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=Arch monument in New Town, Kolkata. }} * {{see | name=Central Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.586694 | long=88.414861 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5061595 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kolkata Time Zone | alt= | url= | email= | address=VIP Road, Lake Town | lat=22.60012 | long=88.40668 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=KOLKATA TIME ZONE.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=A full-scale replica of the iconic Big Ben in [[London]]. }} * {{see | name=Mangaldeep | alt= | url= | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area-II, New Town | lat=22.6193 | long=88.4645 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Mangaldeep - HIDCO Iconic Structure - Major Arterial Road - Rajarhat 2017-03-30 0861.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{see | name=Mother's Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.motherswaxmuseum.in/ | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area-II, New Town | lat=22.5999 | long=88.472 | directions=opposite of Eco Park | phone=+91 033 23247243 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-3:30PM | price=150 | wikidata=Q22079942 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content=The Mother's Wax Museum consists of nine sections containing 18 to 19 wax models of eminent personalities. It contains models of Maradona, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Manna Dey, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, etc. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Bengal Modern Arts | alt= | url=https://artsacre.org/museum/ | email=artsacrefoundation@gmail.com | address=Action Area-III, New Town | lat=22.549888 | long=88.521372 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q111461856 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{see | name=Nalban Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sector-V, Salt Lake City | lat=22.56841 | long=88.43092 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{see | name=Nicco Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sector-IV, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66285549, +91 33 66285509 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7024551 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=It is Disneyland for the Kolkatans with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco Park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age groups. This amusement park offers fun for children as well as adults and draws crowds from suburban Kolkata, especially on the weekends. }} * {{see | name=PC Chandra Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=EM Bypass | lat=22.53847 | long=88.39828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{see | name=Science City | alt= | url= | email= | address=junction of J.B.S. Haldane Avenue (Park Circus Connector) and EM Bypass | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7433497 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=It is one of the most spectacular science centres in the country. The size of the Science City baffles the first time visitor. }} * {{see | name=Swabhumi Heritage Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5712 | long=88.4019 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Here one can sample local arts and crafts as well as some of the food from its various stalls. }} * {{see | name=New Town Lake Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Action Area-I, New Town | lat=22.5903 | long=88.4443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} * {{see | name=Rabindra Tirtha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Action Area-I, New Town | lat=22.57905 | long=88.47338 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7278759 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Do== [[File:Lush_green_grass_along_the_lake.jpg|thumb|200px|Eco Park, New Town]] * {{do | name=Bioscope | alt= | url= | email= | address=Axis Mall, New Town | lat=22.5802 | long=88.4596 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=Four screens for films. }} * {{do | name=Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan | alt=Milan Mela | url= | email= | address=JBS Haldane Ave | lat=22.5442 | long=88.3949 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=It is a permanent trade fair complex. Fairs of different kinds are held at regular intervals, including Kolkata Book Fair. }} * {{do | name=Central Park Mela Ground | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5876 | long=88.4198 | directions=near Karunamoyee metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{do | name=Club Prana | alt=Spa | url=https://kolkata.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ | email=india.reservations@hyattintl.com | address=Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hotel, JA-1 Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 1234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Eco Park | alt=Prakriti Tirtha | url=http://www.ecoparknewtown.com/ | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area-II, New Town | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-2706-4010 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-4:30PM | price=₹20 | wikidata=Q7012129 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=A 480-acre landscaped park surrounding a 104-acre water body. Contains replicas of famous structures. Activities include paddleboats, rowboats, duo cycles, birdwatching, etc. Non-residents require permission to enter this and all other parks in New Town. }} * {{do | name= Fame - Hiland Park | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-cinemas-hiland-park-kolkata/FCHP | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Inox | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor, City Centre II Rajarhat, New Town | lat=22.6232 | long=88.4503 | directions= | phone=+91 - 33 - 25266063 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jadavpur Stadium | alt=Watch sporting activities | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4942 | long=88.3945 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15238600 | content=Officially named Kishore Bharati Krirangan, but more popularly known as Jadavpur Stadium, it is a 13-acre sports complex. It has a stadium that can accommodate 12,000 spectators and hosts lower division matches of the Kolkata Football League. It has a swimming pool with training facilities for children. now the stadium may under the supervision of KMDA and Survey Park police station (as per the jurisdiction of Kolkata Police). }} * {{do | name=Nalban Boating Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5683 | long=88.4193 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2357 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Adjoining Nicco Park, Nalban, as the name suggests, is mainly lakes and creeks (nal) fringed by groves (ban). It is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its unpolluted environment offers a respite and soothes the visitors. }} * {{do | name=New Town Mela Ground | alt= | url= | email= | address=Major Arterial Rd, BF Block, Action Area-I, New Town | lat=22.5799 | long=88.469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{Do | name=Salt Lake Stadium | alt=Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan | url= | email= | address=JB Block, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5688 | long=88.4091 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The stadium has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and the largest in the [[South Asia|Indian subcontinent]]. It is used for football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 in a three-tier configuration. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Amity University, Kolkata | alt= | url=https://www.amity.edu/kolkata/ | email= | address=New Town | lat=22.595869 | long=88.485447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23808476 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Bose Institute | alt=বসু বিজ্ঞান মন্দির | url=http://www.jcbose.ac.in/ | email= | address=93/1 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Rd | lat=22.5861 | long=88.3937 | directions= next to Rajabazar Science College | phone=+91 33 2355-9219 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4947204 | content=A scientific research institute founded by Jagadish Chandra Bose in 1917 in what was his residence. It is now the main campus with branches. }} * {{listing | name=Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | alt=MAKAUT | url=https://makautwb.ac.in | email= | address= | lat=22.5972 | long=88.4183 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3347298 | lastedit=2022-07-10 | content= }} * {{listing | name=University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata | alt= | url=https://uem.edu.in/uem-kolkata/ | email= | address=Action Area-III, New Town | lat=22.560288 | long=88.49016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q28134230 | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} ==Buy== {{Mapframe|width=370|height=600|show=buy,eat,drink|name=Map of East Kolkata}} * {{buy | name=Apsara Shopping Arcade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.50415 | long=88.39986 | directions=at the crossing of EM Bypass and Prince Anwar Shah connector | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Axis Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=CF Block, Action Area-IC, New Town | lat=22.5802 | long=88.4596 | directions= | phone=+91 33 32006827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shopping mall, restaurants, Bioscope multiplex with four screens. }} * {{buy | name=Big Bazaar Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=VIP Road, Baguiati | lat=22.6166 | long=88.4322 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{buy | name= Charnock City | alt= | url= | email= | address=KB-26 Salt Lake City | lat=22.5674 | long= 88.4114 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 1349 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=City Centre II Rajarhat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Action Area-IID, New Town | lat=22.6232 | long=88.4503 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content= }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=City Centre Salt Lake City | alt= | url=http://saltlake.citycentremalls.in/ | email= | address=3rd Avenue, DC Block | lat=22.5879 | long=88.4079 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hiland Park Metropolis Mall | alt= | url=http://www.hiland.in/ | email= | address=EM Bypass Chak Garia | lat=22.4834 | long=88.3909 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=175,000 sq ft mall. }} * {{buy | name=Home Town | alt= | url= http://www.hometown.in/| email= | address=BG Block, New Town | lat=22.5829 | long=88.4587 | directions= | phone=+91 90 07 862472 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Mani Square | alt= | url= | email= | address=164/1, Manicktala Main Road (EM Bypass) | lat=22.5779 | long=88.4012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 710,000 square feet (66,000 m²) of total area accommodating 250 outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Silver Spring Arcade | alt= | url= | email= | address=EM Bypass | lat=22.5489 | long= 88.4004| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Upohar Town Centre | alt=attached to Upohar Housing Complex of Bengal Ambuja | url= | email= | address=New Garia | lat=22.4753 | long=88.4009 | directions=near Kavi Subhas metro station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Spencer's and other outlets. }} * {{buy | name=VIP Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Picnic Garden Rd, Tiljala | lat=22.52536 | long=88.395288 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Down Town Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Action Area-III, New Town | lat=22.55951 | long=88.49538 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content= }} ==Eat== Major restaurant chains include '''Haldiram's''' (P420, VIP Road, Kaikhali). * {{eat | name=Charnock's | alt= | url= | email= | address=KB 26, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23351349, +91 9051325905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Noon-4PM, 7:30PM-10:30PM | price= | content=Continental, Bengali, North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Hiland Park Metropolis Mall | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public---Government-Service/Metropolis-Mall-Hiland-Park-Kolkata-219404518267169/ | email= | address=Santoshpur | lat=22.48327 | long=88.38843 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2436 8705 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Has a ten-outlet eatery. }} ===City Centre II Rajarhat=== * {{eat | name=Gamma's World Cuisine | alt= | url= | email= | address=M 208, 2nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40620069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor, Block C | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 4062 0072, +91 33 40278000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Kwality Wall Swirl's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Desserts. }} * {{eat | name=Massekah | alt= | url= | email= | address=B 215 2nd floor, Block B | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9007213377, +91 9051834932 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian, Afghani cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=McDonald's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Unit A001, Block A, Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66064251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=The Orient | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65410399 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor, Block C | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40620073 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian cuisine, desserts. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Zion Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9903996699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Drinks not served. }} ===Axis Mall=== * {{eat | name=Aaheli | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23242411, +91 9007770841 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-10:30PM | price= | content=Bengali cuisine. Drinks served. Good environment, high price, indifferent service. }} * {{eat | name=Addiction | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 3200 6827 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian, Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Coffee Day | alt= | url= | email= | address=2nd floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30AM-11:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Retro | alt= | url= | email= | address=5th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23242345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-10:30PM | price= | content=Bengali cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Mehak-e-Punjab | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor, Axis Mall, New Town, Major Arterial Road, Action Area I, Rajarhat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2324 2434 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-11PM | price= | content=North Indian, Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} ===City Centre, Salt Lake City=== * {{eat | name= Afraa Restaurant| alt= | url= | email= | address=7th Floor, Block G | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581111, +91 9007017098 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 12:30-3PM, 7-11PM| price= | content= Continental, Mediterranean, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Caught n Bowled | alt= | url= | email= | address= 4th Floor, Block B| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23580333, +91 33 23589993 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Noon-3:30PM, 7-10:45PM| price= | content= Chinese, Continental and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name= Copper Chimney | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3rd Floor, Block C| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40215555, +91 8420000206 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-3:30PM, 7-10:30PM | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Haka | alt= | url= | email= | address=2nd Floor, Block E | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23581359, +91 33 23581445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10PM | price= | content= Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Kaafila | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3rd Floor, Block B| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40063210, +91 33 40063211 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-3:15PM, 7PM-10:30PM | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=1st Floor, Block A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40278000, +91 33 40063283 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM-11PM| price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address= 1st Floor, Block A| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23580984, +91 33 23580985 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM-11PM| price= | content=Italian, pizza, desserts. Drinks not served. }} ===Mani Square=== * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address= 4th Floor| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23202186, +91 9330627517 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-3:30PM, 6:30-11PM | price= | content= North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Haka | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364679, +91 33 23202452 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-3:30PM, 6:30-11PM | price= | content= Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40682017, +91 9830461313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | content=American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Khandani Rajdhani Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23202828, +91 33 23202839 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-3:30PM, 6:30-11PM | price= | content=Rajasthani, Gujarati cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Machan | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364680, +91 33 23202182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Noon-3:30PM, 6:30-11PM| price= | content= North Indian, Mughlai cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=McDonald's | alt= | url= | email= | address= Ground Floor| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66064251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | content= American fast food. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Mio Amore | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9903986636, +91 33 23202668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-11PM | price= | content=Mediterranean cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=The Shack | alt= | url= | email= | address=4th Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65364679 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1-11PM | price= | content=Goan cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Square 4o5 | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40208206, +91 8420033622 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11AM-10:30PM| price= | content=Continental, North Indian cuisine. Drinks not served. }} ===Silver Spring Arcade=== * {{eat | name=Mainland China | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517034, +91 33 22517035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Masque | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517283 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Oh! Calcutta | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517036, +91 33 22517037 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bengali cuisine, seafood. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Sigree | alt= | url= | email= | address=1st Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 22517032, +91 33 22517031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} ===Tangra=== * {{eat | name=Beijing Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=77/1, Christopher Road, Tangra | lat=22.54651 | long=88.38707 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23281011, +91 33 23283998 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Big Boss | alt= | url= | email= | address=54C Matheswartala Rd | lat=22.54674 | long=88.38833 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23282405, +91 33 23290777 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=China Town | alt= | url= | email= | address=Tangra | lat=22.54968 | long=88.39177 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=Chinese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Golden Joy | alt= | url= | email= | address=50/1, Matherswar Tala Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Gobinda Khatick Post Office | phone=+91 33 65350880, +91 9051870888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Kafulok | alt= | url= | email= | address=47, Govinda Khatick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23291953, +91 33 23282288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Kim Ling | alt= | url= | email= | address=13, South Tangra Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 23298923, +91 33 28650996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=50/2, Matheswartala Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830968711, +91 33 23299540 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Mishra's Bar & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.mishrasindia.com/ | email= | address=DG 1, Sector 2, Salt Lake City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 4009191, +91 33 4009195 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-11PM | price= | content=Bar with good food arrangements. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine. }} * {{drink | name=Mishra's Bar & Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.mishrasindia.com/ | email= | address=IB-157, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.57041 | long=88.4153 | directions=Near Tank 14 | phone=+91 33 40669178 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=Bar with good food arrangements. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine. }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} {{Mapframe|width=370|height=500|show=sleep|name=Map of East Kolkata}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Apanjan | alt= | url= | email= | address=3 Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830016645, +91 9836198199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Around ₹200 per day/ non-AC room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=NP 222, Sector-V, Salt Lake City | lat= 22.5807 | long=88.4379 | directions=opposite Technopolis | phone=+91 33 44502716 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Arunadoy Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=173/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat=22.4926 | long=88.4024 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24260842, +91 9831284083 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 per non-AC room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ashirbad Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=264 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat=22.49378 | long=88.40093 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2426 4048, +91 9477402644, +91 9477402645 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 per double-bedded room, ₹350 per triple bedded room, all non-AC rooms | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Atithi | alt= | url= | email= | address=7 Sonali Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9830380049 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹250-350 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Bina Bhawan | alt= | url= | email= | address=15A, Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 98311248611, +91 987407250 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300-350 per double-bedded non-AC room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Debi Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=175 Barakhola Mukundapur, Kalikapur | lat=22.49276 | long=88.40239 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24264817, +91 9831687537, +91 9831923007 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹500 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800 per double-bedded AC room | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maa Tara Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=175/1 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831203612, +91 9903803612, +91 9007304467| tollfree= | fax= | price=₹400-500 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maity Villa | alt= | url= | email= | address= 27 Sonali Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836955183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300-500 double-bedded non-AC room; ₹800-1200 for double-bedded AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Meghalaya Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=138 Barakhola, Mukundapur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32986868 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300 per double-bedded non-AC room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ricko | alt= | url= | email= | address=22 Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836955183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹300-600 per double-bedded non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Shib Bandhalay| alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Shanti Park, Panchasayar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹400 per double-bedded non-AC room| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Step In | alt= | url= | email= | address= G6 Tagore, Ruby Park, Kasba | lat= | long= | directions= Near Ruby Hospital | phone=+91 33 66037838 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sun & Services | alt= | url= | email= | address=GC 35, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5797 | long=88.4134 | directions=Near GC Island | phone=+91 33 66245815 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Uttam Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.uttamguesthouse.in/ | email= | address=1563 Mukundapur Rd | lat=22.49178 | long=88.40224 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24264287, +91 9830057482 | tollfree= | checkin=9AM | checkout=9AM | price=₹500-₹600 per double-bedded non-AC room, ₹800-₹900 per double-bedded AC room | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Alcove Guest House & Service Apartment | alt= | url=http://www.alcove.co.in/ | email=stay@alcove.co.in | address=Block DL-39, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5837 | long=88.4255 | directions=Close to CK Market. | phone=+91 89510 89510 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹2250 for serviced room | content=All rooms with air-conditioning, TV and private bathroom. Breakfast complimentary, free Wi-Fi access. They also have guest houses at other locations in Salt Lake City and Kolkata. }} * {{sleep | name=Duhita Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.duhita.com/ | email=manager@duhita.com | address=AA 39, Salt Lake City | lat=22.59129 | long=88.39897 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2337-5332 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=Operating from 1987. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=FabHotel Shivangan | alt= | url=https://www.fabhotels.com/hotels-in-kolkata/fabhotel-shivangan.html | email= | address=VIP Road | lat=22.6132 | long=88.4294 | directions=Jora Mandir, Baguiati | phone=+91 33 2576 2711 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1,900-2,800 | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Harry Guest House | alt= | url= | email=harryguest@gmail.com | address=AE 329, Salt Lake City | lat=22.59846 | long=88.41102 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2321 5096 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=Operating since 1992 it is a fully air conditioned guest house. }} * {{sleep | name=Next Generation Guest House | alt= | url=http://nextgenguesthouse.in/ | email=nextgencareer@gmail.com | address=Plot No 255, Block AD, Sector-I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5954 | long=88.4054 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2321 5536 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=NRI Residency | alt= | url=http://www.NRIResidency.com | email=info@NRIResidency.com | address=C.I.T Road, Kankurgachi | lat=22.5779 | long=88.3905 | directions= close to Salt Lake City and the EM Bypass | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1050-1200 | content=Offers guesthouse style accommodation with clean and large AC rooms with Western-style private bathrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiger Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=1686 Lashkrhat, Tagore Park (Block -1) Naskar Hat, Kasba | lat=22.5201 | long=88.3979 | directions=near Calcutta International School and Fortis Hospital, off EM Bypass | phone=+91 33 2345 2433 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=O2 Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=VIP Road, Kaikhali| lat=22.6327 | long=88.4343 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25250078, +91 33 25250113 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel The Sojourn | alt= | url=https://www.hotelthesojourn.com/ | email=info@hotelthesojourn.com | address=Plot KB 23, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5668 | long=88.4113 | directions=Beside of Salt Lake Stadium opposite Gate No 4 | phone=+91 33-2335-1462 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹3450-4400 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency | alt= | url=https://kolkata.regency.hyatt.com | email= | address=EM Bypass | lat=22.5706 | long=88.4055 | directions=in Salt Lake Sector III | phone=+91 33 2335 1234 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2335 1235 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Indismart Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.indismart.in/ | email=info@indismartgroup.com | address=International Tower X-1,8/3 Block EP, Salt Lake Electronics Complex, Sector-V, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5716 | long=88.4341 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2357 7550-59, +91 33 4010 1350 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2357 7735 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=ITC Sonar Kolkata | alt= | url=http://itc-sonar-kolkata.hotel-rn.com/?lbl=ggl | email= | address=1 JBS Halden Ave | lat=22.5451 | long=88.3979 | directions=Next to Science City | phone=+91 33 2345 4545 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2345 4455 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Monotel | alt= | url=http://www.monotel.com/ | email= | address=DM-2, Sector-V, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5781 | long=88.4277 | directions=Next to Wipro Technologies | phone=+91 33-40302000 | tollfree= | checkin=Noon | checkout=11AM | price=₹3000-5000 | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=A luxury hotel in Salt Lake Sector-V. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6937/index.en.shtml | email= | address=CF 11, Action Area-1C, New Town | lat=22.57963 | long=88.46150 | directions= | phone=+91 33-40323334 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=A luxury hotel in Rajarhat-New Town area. }} * {{sleep | name=The Sonnet | alt= | url=http://www.thesonnet.in/ | email=reservations.kol@thesonnet.com | address=Block DD, Plot No. 8, Sector-I, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5896 | long=88.4115 | directions= | phone=+91 33-66339000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33-66339001 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Stadel | alt= | url=http://www.thestadel.com/ | email= | address=Gate 3, Salt Lake Stadium, Sector-III, Salt Lake City | lat=22.5690 | long=88.4110 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2335 7220 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Swissotel | alt= | url=https://www.swissotel.com/hotels/kolkata/?intid=bansko0510enexplore-hotel/reviews/explore-hotel/reviews/ | email=kolkata@swissotel.com | address=City Centre New Town, Action Area-2D, New Town | lat=22.6223 | long=88.4499 | directions= | phone=+91 33 6626 6666 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Westin Kolkata Rajarhat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Major Arterial Road (South-East), Action Area-II, New Town | lat=22.59223 | long=88.47482 | directions=opposite Eco Park | phone=+91 033 4037 1234 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | image=Westin Hotel And V Service Apartments - Major Arterial Road - Rajarhat 2017-03-30 0855.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-06 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass | alt= | url= | email= | address=1930, Rash Behari Ave | lat=22.51304 | long=88.40095 | directions= | phone=+91 033 6666 0000 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price=₹4490-5600 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Cope== === Hospitals === * {{listing | name=Apollo Gleneagles Hospital | alt= | url=http://kolkata.apollohospitals.com/ | email= | address=58 Canal Circular Road, EM Bypass | lat=22.57464 | long=88.40157 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23203040 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4780307 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Desun Hospital and Heart Institute | alt= | url= | email= | address=Anandapur Main Road | lat=22.51458 | long=88.40325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25714725 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ruby General Hospital |url=http://www.rubyhospital.com/ | address=Kasba Golpark, EM Bypass | lat=22.51349 | long=88.40306 | directions= | phone=+91 33 39871800 }} * {{listing | name=Medica Superspeciality Hospital |url= | address=EM Bypass, Mukundapur | phone= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/North]] * [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] {{routebox | placename=East Kolkata | image1=Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1=[[Kolkata/North|Sealdah]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{geo|22.5583|88.4193|zoom=12}} 2wj0khrku5k28j5veqzeaqh3tjbgfyd 0 17974 4492243 4491049 2022-07-29T10:52:37Z Ground Zero 1423298 Capitalisation. [[Wv:tdf]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rashbehari avenue and SP Mukherjee road crossing(Kolkata) (cropped).jpg}} [[File:Gariahat Flyover.jpg|thumb|400px|Gariahat Flyover]] [[File:Nirmal Hriday.JPG|thumb|200px|Nirmal Hriday: Mother Teresa's Home for the destitute at Kalighat]] '''South Kolkata''' is an important part of [[Kolkata]] city. It is less congested and more modern than the rest of the city. You will find more apartment blocks and green patches here. ==Understand== The neighbourhoods covered include Ballygunge, Gariahat, Bhowanipore, Hastings, Kidderpore, Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Rash Behari and Dhakuria. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|show=go}} <!-- {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} due to the major issue discussed at [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] --> South Kolkata can be easily reached from the central regions like Dharmatala, Park Street and Sealdah easily by bus, taxi or metro railway. From North Kolkata the number of buses is slightly low, but metro and tram are always an option. There also are bus links with the East and the southern fringes. ===By metro=== Metro railway is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach South Kolkata. However, only one route runs along this district from north to south. This means you may have to change to other modes of transport to reach your destination. Line 1 runs from Dakshineswar in the [[Kolkata/Northern fringes|northern fringes]] to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in the [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The metro route from Belgachia to Rabindra Sarobar is underground. Trains run every 10-15 minutes and at ₹5-15. It runs Monday to Saturday from 8AM to 9:45PM, and on Sunday 2PM to 9:45PM. The metro stations in South Kolkata are: * {{Go | name=Rabindra Sadan metro station | alt=Exide More | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5412 | long=88.3473 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji Bhawan metro station | alt=Bhowanipore | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.533 | long=88.3457 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Jatin Das Park metro station| alt=Hazra More | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5243 | long=88.3465 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Kalighat metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5167 | long=88.346 | directions=Rashbehari More / Crossing of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road and Rashbehari Avenue | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Rabindra Sarobar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5057 | long=88.3452 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Changeover to overground suburban railway at Tollygunge railway station. }} ===By train=== The suburban overground railway tracks pass through the eastern and southern edges of South Kolkata. The Park Circus-Majerhat section is also used by the circular railway system. The railway stations in South Kolkata are: * {{go | name=Ballygunge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5193 | long=88.3721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q88196894 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Dhakuria railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5091 | long=88.3712 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Khidirpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5365 | long=88.3159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Circular Railway only. }} * {{Go | name=Lake Gardens railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5080 | long=88.3531 | directions=| phone= | fax= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{Go | name=Majerhat railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5187 | long=88.3224 | directions=| phone= || fax= | hours= | price=| content=}} * {{go | name=New Alipore railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5103 | long=88.3354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56278559 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Park Circus railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5404 | long=88.3739 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Remount Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.525888 | long=88.316706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56277835 | content=Circular Railway only. }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5077 | long=88.3476 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56278562 | content=Changeover to underground metro railway at Rabindra Sarobar metro station. }} ===By tram=== [[File:Kolkata Entally3.jpg|thumb|200px|A tram rolls past Entally market]] The tram stations in South Kolkata are: * {{go | name=Babu Bazar tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.53879 | long=88.31924 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Fancy Market tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.54007 | long=88.32403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Kidderpore College tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.53893 | long=88.32113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Kidderpore Crossing tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.54145 | long=88.3261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Kidderpore Market tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.54216 | long=88.32713 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Hastings tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.54347 | long=88.32935 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Jaan Nagar Road tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.54493 | long=88.36386 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Park Circus 7 Point tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5432 | long=88.36613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Beck Bagan tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.53766 | long=88.3649 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{go | name=Ice Skating tram station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5361 | long=88.36488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} ===By bus=== Buses have the most extensive coverage, and is inexpensive. You can travel 20 km at around ₹10. The exact fare depends on the type of bus, whether it is a state bus, a mini bus or a private bus. ===By taxi=== Taxis are a fast mode of transport and offer you more comfort and privacy than the other modes. However, they are much more expensive than buses or metro rail. There are many agencies that provide hired cars - AC and non-AC. They charge per km or per hour, whichever is higher. ===By auto-rickshaw=== Point to point auto rickshaws are a cheap and popular means of transport, in most parts of the city, except the central business district. These accommodate four passengers and charge individually. === By boat === * {{go | name=Bidhan Ghat | alt= | url= | email= | address=Strand Road, Hastings | lat=22.55175 | long=88.32598 | directions=near Adi Ganga | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|show=see,do,listing}} [[File:Bhawanipur Cemetery 5.jpg|thumb|200px|Cross of Sacrifice at Bhowanipore Cemetery]] * {{see | name=Alipore Central Jail | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alipore | lat=22.525275 | long=88.339866 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4726823 | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=Historic jail used by the British people to arrest freedom activists in India, including Sri Aurobindo. }} * {{See | name=Alipore Zoo | alt=Alipore Zoological Gardens, Zoological Gardens of Kolkata | url=http://www.kolkatazoo.in/ | email=director@kolkatazoo.in | address=No.2 Alipore Rd, Alipore | lat=22.535913 | long=88.332053 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 1150 | tollfree= | hours=F-W 9AM-5PM, aquarium 10:30AM-5PM | price=Zoo ₹20, aquarium ₹5, video photography ₹250 per hour | wikidata=Q3346440 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Built on 6 hectares of land in 1876. The lakes within are a favourite retreat for migratory Siberian birds. }} * {{see | name=Bhowanipore Cemetery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Debendra Lal Khan Rd, Bhowanipore | lat=22.535694 | long=88.337205 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q69265409 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{see | name=Birla Industrial & Technological Museum | alt= | url=https://bitm.gov.in/ | email= | address=19A, Gurusaday Rd | lat=22.534817 | long=88.363361 | directions= | phone=+91 33 22877241, +91 33 22877242, +91 33 22877243 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5:30PM | price=₹15; special presentations are charged extra | wikidata=Q3532605 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=A modern museum with lots of interesting artifacts, shows, events and activities, primarily popular with school-going children. The exhibitions, many of them demanding you to take an active part, can compete with one you could visit in countries like the United States. }} * {{see | name=CIMA Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.cimaartindia.com/ | email=cima.gallery2011@gmail.com | address=Sunny Towers, 43 Ashutosh Chowdhury Ave | lat=22.531512 | long=88.362627 | directions=close to the Birla Temple | phone=+91 33 2485-8509, +91 33 2485 8717 | tollfree= | hours=M 3-7PM, Tu-Sa 11AM-7PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q107208118 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=The Centre of International Modern Art is a small museum showing modern artworks. }} * {{see | name=Indian Government Mint | alt= | url=http://igmkolkata.spmcil.com/Interface/Home.aspx | email= | address=Alipore Mint Colony, Taratala | lat=22.5155 | long=88.3212 | directions=south of Majerhat railway station | phone=+91 33 2401 4132 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{see | name=Lascar War Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.55 | long=88.33 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15241748 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content= }} * {{see | name=Maulana Azad Museum | alt= | url=http://www.makaias.gov.in | email= | address=5, Ashraf Mistry Lane, Ballygunge | lat=22.533024 | long=88.356568 | directions=near Ballygunge Military Camp Gate | phone=+91 33 23356623 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30AM-5:30PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q6792417 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=The former home of the Indian freedom activist and the first Education Minister of India, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Maulana Azad's work interpreting the mystic Sarmad of Prince Dara Shikoh's court is also a cornerstone to the secular tradition of India. The museum is replete with narrations of his life, times, work, personal archives, and belongings. }} * {{see | name=National Library | alt=Belvedere House | url=http://www.nationallibrary.gov.in/ | email=nldirector@rediffmail.com | address=Belvedere Road, Alipore | lat=22.533206 | long=88.333318 | directions=near Alipore Zoo, 1.3 km east of Netaji Bhavan metro station | phone=+91 33 2248-7831,+91-33-2479 1382,+91-33-2479 1383,+91-33-2479 1384,+91-33-2479 1385,+91-33-2479 1386,+91-33-2479 1387,+91-33-2479 2467 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2479-1462 | hours=M-F 9AM-8PM; Sa Su, holidays: 9:30AM-6PM | price= | wikidata=Q619913 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=This is a stately mansion. Once home of the British Viceroys, Belvedere House is now the National Library. Oldest Library in India with a huge collection, including some rarities. It houses over a million books and is the biggest in India. }} * {{see | name=Netaji Bhawan | alt= | url=https://www.netaji.org/#/nrb/museums | email= | address= | lat=22.537586 | long=88.351246 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11325387 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Home of the Indian freedom activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. }} * {{see | name=Nirmal Hriday | alt=Mother Teresa's home for destitutes | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.520306 | long=88.341611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3342122 | content=The home for the destitute is just next door to the Kalighat temple. If you are bold, have a look into the building to see the people lying in big dormitories and being cared for by some sisters of the Missionaries of Charity. }} * {{see | name=Rabindra Sarobar | alt= | url= | email=| address= | lat=22.5109 | long=88.3572 | directions=near Lake Gardens railway station| phone= | hours=| content=It is a large open lake and park area housing boating clubs, an open air theatre and eateries. The rowing regatta events are held here. }} * {{see | name=Gariahat Tram Depot | alt=Tram World Kolkata | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.52539 | long=88.36532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Contains a museum that showcases the tram transport in Kolkata, the only tram transport system in India still in operation. }} === Holy places === [[File:A C Avenue 'Birla Temple'.jpg|thumb|200px|Birla Temple]] [[File:Kalighat temple.jpg|thumb|200px|Kalighat Temple]] * {{see | name=Bhukailash Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Karl Marx Sarani, Kidderpore | lat=22.53784 | long=88.31841 | directions=Near to Babu Bazar | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Birla Temple | alt=Radha-Krishna Temple, Birla Mandir | url= | email= | address=2 Queens Park Road, Ashutosh Chowdary Ave | lat=22.5303 | long=88.3648 | directions=Ballygunge Phari Bus Stop | phone= | hours=5:30-11AM and 4:30-9PM | price=| content=The most modernly-opulent in Kolkata and worth a visit. The adjoining tree-lined lane '''Queen's Park''' is the most exclusive and fashionable address in the city and is worth a stroll through. Some of the biggest names in the city call it home. A close second is '''Sunny Park''', running parallel to Queen's Park on the other side of the Birla Temple. }} * {{see | name=Durga Mandir | alt= | url= | email=| address=127A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd | lat=22.51440 | long=88.34619| directions=Tollygunge PS Bus Stop | phone=+91 89 61613209 | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{see | name=Ismail Mosque | alt=Masjid Ismail | url= | email= | address=Karl Marx Sarani, Kidderpore | lat=22.53871 | long=88.32213 | directions=Near to Babu Bazar | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Kalighat Temple | alt= | url=http://kalighattemple.com/ | email= | address=Kali Mandir Rd, Kalighat | lat=22.520278 | long=88.342083 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q535970 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Houses Kolkata's patron deity. According to the legend, when Lord Shiva’s wife Parvati’s body was cut up, one of her fingers fell here. Rebuilt in 1809, this is an important shrine of Hindu Shakti worship. }} ==Do== * Take a '''stroll down memory lane''' at Prinsep Ghat. *Take a '''boat cruise''' in small boats under the starlit sky at Outram Ghat. * {{do | name=Nandan | alt= | url= | email= | address=1/1 AJC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=east of Rabindra Sadan metro station | phone=+91 33 2223 1210 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The symbol of art and culture in the city and the site of the Kolkata Film Festival every November. }} === Cinema === * {{do | name=Inox | alt= | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/inox-forum-mall-elgin-road-kolkata/INER | email= | address=Forum Mall, Elgin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Cinepolis | alt= | url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kolkata/cinemas/cinepolis-lake-mall-kolkata/CLMK | email= | address=5th Floor, Lake Mall, 104 Rashbehari Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content= }} * {{do | name=Inox | alt= | url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kolkata/cinemas/inox-quest-mall/INQM | email= | address=Quest Mall, 4th Floor, Syed Amir Ali Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content= }} * {{do | name=Priya Cinema | alt= | url=http://priyaentertainments.com/ | email= | address=95, Rashbehari Avenue, beside Deshapriya Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2464 1313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content= }} * {{do | name=Menoka Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.menokacinemakolkata.com/Default.aspx | email= | address=5, Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, near Rabindra Sarobar Stadium | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2466 0417, +91 33 2466 3080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content= }} * {{do | name=Basusree Cinema | alt= | url=http://basusreecinema.com/ | email= | address=102, Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road, near Kalighat Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2455 4808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content= }} * {{do | name=Bijoli Cinema | alt= | url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kolkata/cinemas/bijoli-cinema-kolkata/BJLC | email= | address=39, Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road, Patuapara | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 2455 5382 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content= }} === Parks === * {{listing | type=do | name=Horticultural Garden | alt= | url=http://www.ahsi.in/ | email= | address=1, Alipore Road | lat=22.5285 | long=88.3331 | directions=south from National Library, - Remount Road railway station 0.8 km | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A lush environ owned and managed by the Agri-Horticultural Society of India. The venue for exotic plant and flower exhibitions, it is spread over 21 acres comprising main lawns and informal gardens and children park, and has many rare and tropical plants. }} * {{do | name=Kalighat Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=61, Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rd, Manoharpukur, Kalighat | lat=22.5191 | long=88.3469 | directions=Kalighat Metro Station 0.4 km | phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Lions Safari Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Moiras Street, lake Terrace, Dhakuria | lat=22.51272 | long=88.35815 | directions=Vivekananda Park Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Padma Pukur Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kavi Bharati Sarani Road, Lake Gardens | lat=22.51161 | long=88.35889| directions=on the lakeshore| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{do | name=Vivekananda Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kavi Bharathi Road, Southern Park, Lake Gardens | lat=22.51496 | long=88.35965 | directions=Vivekananda Park Bus Stop | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} === Sports === * {{do | name=Calcutta Cricket Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=~107, Southern Ave, Lake Terrace, | lat=22.51274 | long=88.35502 | directions=on the northern lakeshore of the Rabindra Sarobar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Rabindra Sarobar Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Moira Street, Hindustan Park | lat=22.511667 | long=88.352222 | directions=Sarat Bose Southern Ave Crossing Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7278758 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Multi-use stadium. Can accommodate 40,000 spectators. }} ==Learn== * {{Listing | name=Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture | alt= | url=http://sriramakrishna.org/ | email=rmic@vsnl.com | address=Golpark | lat=22.5149 | long=88.3662 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2464 1307 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7288805 | lastedit=2022-07-19 | content=Houses a bookstore and a library, among other amenities, with Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature. It has an auditorium and a well-maintained guest house. }} == Buy == {{Mapframe|show=buy,eat,drink}} === Markets === * {{buy | name=Gariahat Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=212, 214 Rash Behari Avenue, near Gariahat Road-Rashbehari Avenue crossing | lat=22.519833 | long=88.366437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Closed on Sunday | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=One of the largest markets in Kolkata. Good for food and fashion. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, betel leaf, fish, egg, meat are the main groceries available. You can buy branded and non-branded clothing from Western like tees and jeans to tradition Indian such as dupattas and sarees, along with bags and purses. }} * {{buy | name=Fancy Market | alt= | url= | email=| address=~22, Karl Marx Sarani, Khidirpur | lat=22.5391 | long=88.3233 | directions= | phone=| hours= | price=| content=Consumer goods market - lots of foreign goods. Fancy items, fancy prices. Beware of fakes. }} * {{buy | name=Kidderpore Babu Bazar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bhukailash Road, Khidirpur | lat=22.53859 | long=88.31976| directions=from Fancy Market 300 m west | phone= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Jadu Babu's Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=31, Asutosh Mukherjee Road | lat=22.533763 | long=88.346469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, fish, meat, eggs, etc., available }} * {{buy | name=Lake Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=104, Rash Behari Avenue | lat=22.516746 | long=88.348325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=One of the largest markets in Kolkata. Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, flowers, fish, meat, eggs, etc., available. It is the best place in South Kolkata for flowers, flower bouquets, floral rings etc. }} * {{buy | name=Lansdowne Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=65/1 Sarat Bose Road | lat=22.528431 | long=88.351812 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, flowers, fish, meat, eggs, etc., available. Old market, popular for both variety and fair prices. }} === Shops === * {{buy | name=Dakhsinapan Shopping Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhakuria | lat=22.5089 | long=88.3666 | directions= | phone=| fax=| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-7:30PM, and Mondays after 2PM, closed on Sunday | price=| content=It is an excellent place to buy Indian handicrafts and artifacts. There are many Indian state government emporiums there, stocked with fixed price goods from all over the country. It also has clothes shops, eateries et al. }} * {{buy | name=The Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address=10/3 Elgin Rd | lat=22.5381 | long=88.3512 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-9PM, M 1-8PM, closed Sunday | price= | content=There is an appealing range of upmarket shops housed across six floors. Forum is a centre of fashion and there are many beautiful clothes, accessories, and shoes to choose from. For those with nostalgia about things foreign, can find shops selling Belgian chocolates, English biscuits and so on. }} * {{buy | name=Gariahat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5191 | long=88.3616 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4852147| wikipedia=Ballygunge | content=Gariahat which comes under Ballygunge area is the biggest shopping district of Kolkata, where one can find shops ranging from branded showrooms and malls to numerous smaller shops. It has a good market for saris and other clothing items. The shops are spread along both Rashbehari Avenue and Gariahat Road, and extends into the lanes. }} * {{buy | name=Gariahat Mall | alt= | url= | email=| address=Ballygunge | lat= 22.5215 | long=88.3711 | directions=| phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Merlin Homeland Mall | alt= | url=https://merlinhomelandmall.wordpress.com/ | email= | address=18B Asutosh Mukherjee Road, Bhawanipur | lat=22.5392 | long=88.3460 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Homeland Mall is one stop mall for house building materials and interior decor items. E Zone Electronic Mall is next to it. }} * {{buy | name=Lake Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kavi Bharathi Sarani, off Rash Behari Avenue | lat=22.516546 | long=88.349125 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=Highend shopping mall, branded shops, food court and restaurants, multiplex, offices and hotel }} * {{buy | name=Quest Mall | alt= | url=http://questmall.in/ | email= | address=33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Park Circus | lat=22.539083 | long=88.365594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17069862 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Luxury retail, largest apparel store, fine dining, six screen insignia class multiplex. }} * {{buy | name=Machli Baba | alt= | url=http://machhlibaba.com/ | email= | address=24A, Lake View Road, Ground Floor | lat=22.515583 | long=88.355867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=Different varieties of fish starting from single piece to large quantities }} * For '''South City Mall''' see [[Kolkata/Southern fringes]] ==Eat== Major chain restaurants include '''Domino's''' (1/432, Gariahat Rd S and 62/7, Ballygunge Circular Rd) and '''Haldiram's''' (58, Chowringhee Rd and 24, Ballygunge Park). * {{eat | name=Forum Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=10/3 Elgin Road | lat=22.5381 | long=88.3512 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunday closed | price= | wikidata=Q5473038| wikipedia=Forum (Kolkata) | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content='''Restaurants''' here: [http://www.speciality.co.in/oh_calcutta/index.html Oh! Calcutta] ({{phone|+91 33 22837161}}, mains from ₹150, excellent Bengali food). Ar-Han-Thai (Lebanese & Thai food), Spaghetti Kitchen (Italian food), Starstruck (Chinese, Continental, North Indian, Mughlai). }} * {{eat | name=Chakhna Shakna Punjabi Dhaba | alt=Flavours of Punjab. | url= | email= | address=259-B, Lake-Gardens | lat=22.50433 | long=88.355976 | directions=near Rammohan Mission School | phone=+91 9002107890, +91 9474453800 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Specialist in Punjabi, tandoori & North Indian cuisine. Free home food delivery or sit'n'dine service. }} * {{eat | name=Don Giovanni's | alt= | url= | email= | address=1/114 Jodhpur Park | lat=22.506483 | long=88.365547 | directions= | phone=+91 33 40007830, +91 33 24133243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Supreme pizza, momos, fried rice chicken, burgers, Margherita pizza. }} * {{eat | name=Tandoor Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=28/4 Gariahat Road South | lat=22.506613 | long=88.367347 | directions=near Jodhpur Park Post Office | phone=+91 33 40007588, +91 9836370051, +91 9831458972, +91 9830006647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian and Chinese cuisine. Specialities - mocktails, shawarma, murgh musallam, masala kulcha, keema naan, murg reshmi kabab, manchow soup. Try their mixed kabab plate. Hard drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Suresh Mistanna Bhander | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop 7, Sarat Ghosh Garden Road, Dhakuria | lat=22.509213 | long=88.369167 | directions= | phone=+91 9836876365 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-16 | content=All sorts of sweetmeat with unforgettable taste }} * {{eat | name=Hungry Tide | alt= | url= | email= | address=UBI Dhakuria Branch Building, 32/12A, Gariahat Road (South), Dhakuria | lat=22.506213 | long=88.367347 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3099 1262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10PM | price= | lastedit=2018-03-16 | content=Chinese, Continental, North Indian, etc. }} * {{eat | name=Lokaahar | alt= | url= | email= | address=533, Jodhpur Park | lat=22.506783 | long=88.362167 | directions= | phone=+91 8420170529, +91 9007980125 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Tasty and varied Bengali dishes - mocha chingri, mochar ghonto, mutton kasha, dhokar dalna, posto bora et al. Must try bhetki fry. Special menu during the Poila Baisakh week, but beware of the crowds it attracts, because it is a small homely place. They also serve Continental, Chinese and Thai dishes. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=Bhojohari Manna | alt= | url=http://bhojohorimanna.com/# | email= | address=18/1A, Hindustan Rd | lat=22.520263 | long=88.360997 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24663941, +91 33 24667686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Bengali food. Fish and vegetarian speciality - sukto, mochar ghanto, chital macher muitha, chingri macher malaikari, kankra (crab), et al. Mutton Dak Bungalow has become a trade mark. No hard drinks. }} * {{eat | name=Bhojohari Manna | alt= | url=http://bhojohorimanna.com/# | email= | address=9/18 Ekdalia Rd | lat=22.521063 | long=88.366577 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mostly for take-away service. Food also served. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Pavilion | alt= | url= | email= | address=P 21 Old Ballygunge Road | lat=22.528863 | long=88.365987 | directions=at Ballygunge Phari crossing | phone=+91 33 2283 3093, +91 9836627306 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Chinese and Thai cuisine. Drinks not served. }} * {{eat | name=The Dhaba | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballygunge Phari | lat=22.528353 | long=88.365777 | directions= | phone=+91 8017779607, +91 9903000353 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-11PM | price= | content=North Indian and Chinese cuisine. Try out the Punjabi speciality;''makka di roti'' and ''sarson di saag'' }} * {{eat | name=Krystal Chopstick | alt= | url= | email= | address=71 H, Hindustan Park | lat=22.518263 | long=88.361897 | directions=opposite Basanti Devi College | phone=+91 33 4060 3022, +91 9831526118 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Chinese cuisine. No drinks. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Mirch Masala | alt= | url=http://mirch-masala.in/ | email= | address=49/2 Gariahat Rd | lat=22.523184 | long=88.364596 | directions=near Pantaloons | phone=+91 9830644484, +91 33 24618900 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Great Punjabi food, also has a Chinese restaurant. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballygunge Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=6 Ballygunge Place | lat=22.527863 | long=88.368077 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24603922, +91 99 03975614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23043404| wikipedia=6 Ballygunge Place | content=Bengali & North Indian cuisine. Buffet lunch ₹375 (Monday to Friday), ₹425 (Saturday). No drinks. }} * {{eat | name=South India Club Canteen | alt= | url=http://calcuttasouthindiaclub.com/ | email= | address=70 B, Hindustan Park | lat=22.518363 | long=88.362757 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24640927 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Budget restaurant. The place is not posh but has tasty food. }} * {{eat | name=Padmaparer Rannaghar | alt= | url= | email= | address=26/4 Gariahat Road | lat=22.518363 | long=88.365457 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2419 8916 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10PM | price= | lastedit=2018-03-16 | content=Bengali and South Indian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Tero Parban | alt= | url= | email= | address=49C Purna Das Rd | lat=22.516863 | long=88.362657 | directions=Near Gol Park | phone=+91 33 2464 0199, +91 9830432175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Bengali cuisine with the ambience of a traditional Bengali home. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Mitra Cafe | alt= | url=http://mitracafe.co.in/ | email= | address=23/37 Gariahat Road | lat=22.515563 | long=88.367127 | directions= | phone=+91 90076 95923 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=North Indian fast food. Speciality - fish kaviraji, mutton chops, rolls, pakoda, mutton kaviraji, chowmein, pudding. }} * {{eat | name=Kasturi Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=13/6B Anil Moitro Road | lat=22.524313 | long=88.368597 | directions=near Patha Bhaban Montessori School | phone=+91 33 2440 0039, +91 8334922228 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:45AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=Dhakai cuisine. Speciality - bhetki paturi, biryani, mochar ghonto, kochu pata chingri bhapa, jhuri alu bhaja, mutton kosha, kosha mangsho. }} * {{eat | name=Kwality | alt= | url= | email= | address=2A, Gariahat Road | lat=22.528063 | long=88.366277 | directions=near Ballygunge Phari crossing | phone=+91 33 2460 9982, +91 33 2460 7079 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-10:45PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=One of the earliest posh restaurants in South Kolkata. Authentic North Indian delicacies. Continental and Chinese also served. Drinks available. Payment in cash only. }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China | alt= | url= | email= | address=Uniworth House, 3A, Guru Saday Dutta Road | lat=22.536913 | long=88.359477 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2283 7964, +91 9330627506 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30-3PM, 7-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=Innovative Chinese food. Grand buffets. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Azad Hind | alt= | url= | email= | address=12/1, Ballygunge Circular Road | lat=22.535884 | long=88.356996 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24866475, +91 33 24864742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Virtually open round the clock | price= | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=North Indian cuisine, street food. Popular items: chicken bharta, tandoori chicken, tandoori aloo, butter naan, dal tadka, rolls, panneer butter masala. No alchohol. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Banana Leaf | alt=A unit of Komala Vilas | url= | email= | address=74&75 Rashbehari Ave | lat=22.517243 | long=88.349757 | directions=near Lake Market | phone=+91 33 24641960, +91 33 24640941 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=South Indian vegetarian snacks and thali meal. Great food. Authentic South Indian taste - very different from the road side stalls catering to Bengali taste. }} * {{eat | name=Khawab | alt= | url= | email= | address=166A, Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.519163 | long=88.352187 | directions=near National High School For Girls | phone=+91 9836033337, +91 9874246629, +91 33 24669695 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani, Mutton Rogan Josh. }} * {{eat | name=Kurry Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=176 Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.516143 | long=88.352757 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24661979 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Mexican, Italian and other cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Tamarind | alt= | url= | email= | address=177 Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.518513 | long=88.351857 | directions=near Deshapriya Park | phone=+91 33 66343960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=South Indian Non-vegetarian. Snacks like idli and dosha not available. Specialised main meal dishes. Enjoy Keralian food, Coorgi dishes et al. }} * {{eat | name=Zeeshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=187 Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.516343 | long=88.352387 | directions=near Deshapriya Park | phone=+91 33 2464 4224, +91 7604066539 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM| price= | content=Great Mughlai food, take away only. }} * {{eat | name=Oudh 1590 | alt= | url=http://oudh1590.com/ | email= | address=23/B, Deshapriya Park and also at P-562, Hemanta Mukhopdhyay Sarani (behind Vivekananda Park) | lat=22.518543 | long=88.350257 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-09 | content=Period dining experience - try it out. }} * {{eat | name=Prema Vilas | alt= | url= | email= | address=63/1, Lake Market Area | lat=22.517143 | long=88.348957 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2463 1961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content=South Indian vegetarian. }} * {{eat | name=Maharaja and Maharani | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sarat Bose Road, near the Rashbehari Avenue crossing | lat=22.516513 | long=88.352387 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=These are two separate kachouri shops, near each other. The footpath in front of the shops is always crowded. Their early morning stocks often get exhausted by around 9AM. They also serve later in the day. Any one going that way must give it a try. Don't miss the jalebis/malpuas after the kachouri-sabzi. The location shown in the map here is that of Maharani, and Maharaja is a little down the road towards the lakes. }} * {{eat | name=Marco Polo | alt= | url= | email= | address=205 Sarat Bose Road | lat=22.514763 | long=88.352657 | directions=near Southern Avenue crossing | phone=+91 33 2463 0909 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:30PM-11:30PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=Continental and North Indian cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Bijoli Grill | alt= | url=http://www.bijoligrill.com/kolkata.php | email= | address=124B, Southern Avenue | lat=22.514263 | long=88.363237 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4003 6606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content=Bengali cuisine. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Fung Shway | alt= | url= | email= | address=122A, Meghnad Saha Sarani (Southern Avenue) | lat=22.514163 | long=88.362457 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4065 9510 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content=Thai, Chinese, etc. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=The Coastal Macha | alt= | url= | email= | address=55, Southern Avenue | lat=22.513263 | long=88.349337 | directions= | phone=+91 33 3099 1254 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-10 | content=Indian sea food, South Indian, Keralian, Maharshtrian. }} * {{eat | name=Bhojohari Manna | alt= | url=http://bhojohorimanna.com/# | email= | address=23A, Priyanath Mallick St | lat=22.524354 | long=88.347536 | directions=near Hazra Morh | phone=+91 33 24545922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic and traditional Bengali food. }} * {{eat | name=Bijoli Grill | alt= | url=http://www.bijoligrill.com/kolkata.php | email= | address=38, Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road | lat=22.527084 | long=88.345656 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4003 6606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Noon-10PM | price= | content=Seafood, Chinese and Bengali cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Sangu Valley Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=6A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd | lat=22.528454 | long=88.345336 | directions= | phone=+91 9831361928, +91 8583962171 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-10PM | price= | content=North Indian, Chinese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick | alt= | url=https://www.balarammullick.com | email=balarammullicksweets@gmail.com | address=2, Puddapukur Rd, Bhowanipore | lat=22.533284 | long=88.346956 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2486 9490, +91 33 2454 0281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2019-08-22 | content=Offers a wide range of sweets and snacks. Famous for its baked rosgolla }} * {{eat | name=Pepper Chino | alt= | url= | email= | address=37 Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.534064 | long=88.353256 | directions=opposite Lakshmi Narayan Temple | phone=+91 33 6555 2051, +91 7004985103 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-4AM | price= | content=North Indian Continental and Chinese cuisine. Drinks served. }} * {{eat | name=Tangra Kaizen | alt= | url= | email= | address=33B, Sarat Bose Road, Paddapukur | lat=22.534544 | long=88.353356 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2474 4358 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Chinese and Thai cuisine. Drinks served. Only cash payment. }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Merlin Homeland, 18B, Asutosh Mukherjee Road | lat=22.536284 | long=88.345586 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4004 7412, +91 33 2454 2234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Healthy food, salad, fast foods. Popular items: Sandwiches, Chicken Wrap, Chicken Tikka Sub. No alchohol. }} * {{eat | name=Balwant Singh's Eating House | alt= | url= | email= | address=10B, Harish Mukherjee Road | lat=22.537784 | long=88.344186 | directions= | phone=+91 9903975361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=4AM-3AM next day | price= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=North Indian vegetarian cuisine. Popular items: Tea, lassi, paneer tikka, samosa, dudh cola, kesar chai. No alchohol. }} * {{eat | name=Ganguram | alt= | url= | email= | address=84A, Shambhunath Pandit Street | lat=22.538084 | long=88.345996 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2455 2357 | tollfree= | hours=6AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=One of the oldest sweet meat sellers in Kolkata, with a chain of outlets across the city. It is a revered name in the arena of Bengali sweets. Take away only. }} * {{eat | name=Gupta Brothers | alt= | url= | email= | address=82A, Shambhunath Pandit Road | lat=22.537984 | long=88.345206 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2455 6328, +91 33 2454 8716 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=Sweets and casual dining. Popular items: vegetarian thali, gulab jamun, dahi vada, dhania dosa, kulfi, mango lassi, idli. }} * {{eat | name=Arsalan | alt= | url= | email= | address=28, Circus Avenue | lat=22.541984 | long=88.363626 | directions= | phone=+91 33 22844010, +91 33 22848556 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=They have seven branches: 1. Chinar Park, 2. Anandapur (opposite Calcutta International School), 3. Hatibagan, 4. Park Street Area (Muzaffar Ahmed Road), 5. Park Circus 7 point crossing, 6. New Alipore, and 7. Jessore Road, Bangur.<br/>Biryani and Mughlai food. Popular items: firni, mutton kosha, mutton boti kebab, chicken chatpata, mutton biryani, egg chicken roll. }} * {{eat | name=Jimmy's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=7/1A, AJC Bose Road | lat=22.544184 | long=88.360276 | directions=AJC Bose Road-Shakespeare Sarani crossing | phone=+91 33 2290 7139 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese food. Drinks available. Popular items: Thai soup, noodles, lung fung soup, prawn, crispy chilli chicken, roast pork chilli, sweet corn soup. Jimmy's Kitchen has two branches: 1. 36F Ruby Hospital Road, 2. 14D, Lindsay Street. }} * {{eat | name=Only Alibaba | alt= | url= | email= | address=28A, Syed Amir Ali Avenue | lat=22.540784 | long=88.365426 | directions= | phone=+91 33 4070 1109 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-4:30PM, 7-11PM | price= | content=Biryani and Mughlai food. The food has a good taste in the main shop but in their fry king outlet at Baghajatin some items are bad and unpalatable. }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=135, Park Street | lat=22.546484 | long=88.361926 | directions=near AJC Bose Road crossing | phone=+91 33 3099 0175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-11:30PM | price= | content=Biryani and Mughlai food. Popular items: firni, mutton biryani, brain masala, chicken tikka, chicken reshmi butter masala, mutton haleem.<br/>Shiraz Golden Restaurant has four food outlets:1. Kankurgachi, 2. Salt Lake Sector III, 3. Ajay Nagar, 4. Nager Bazar. }} * {{eat | name=Zeeshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=17 Syed Amir Ali Avenue | lat=22.541384 | long=88.365926 | directions= | phone=+91 33 22806842, +91 9903611112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-midnight | price= | content=Zeeshan has several outlets mostly for take-away customers: 1. Deshapriya Park, 2. Kidderpore, 3. Garia, 4. Lake Market Area, 5. Ballygunge, 6. Tollygunge, 7. Esplanade, 8. College Street.<br/>Biryani and Mughlai food. Popular items: biryani, rolls, firni, murg reshmi kabab, mutton tikka, mutton chaap, tandoori chicken. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taj Bengal | alt= | url=https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-bengal-kolkata/ | email=bengal.calcutta@tajhotels.com | address=34-B, Belvedere Road | lat=22.53784 | long=88.334271 | directions= | phone=+91 33 6612 3939, +91 33 2223 1193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces | wikidata=Q1521893 | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=Taj Bengal is a 5-star deluxe hotel and is amongst the top hotels in Kolkata. The luxurious restaurants are also open to non-residents. }} * {{eat | name=Amrit National Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=43 Diamond Harbour Road | lat=22.525894 | long=88.325416 | directions=Mominpur Bus Stop | phone=+91 33 66343401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Budget restaurant. Biryani and Mughlai food. }} * {{eat | name=Upper Crust | alt= | url= | email= | address=17/1 E, Alipore Road | lat=22.535294 | long=88.333271 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2479 3667 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=Bakery, desserts, fast food. Serves non-vegetarian items also. No alchohol. Some popular items: vegetable burger, vegetable pizza, chocolate pyramid, pineapple pastry. }} * {{eat | name=Drop In | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ground Floor, Ideal Towers, 57, Block A, Diamond Harbour Road | lat=22.531794 | long=88.326716 | directions= | phone=+91 9073309928, +91 9073309929 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:30AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-04-14 | content=Vegetarian restaurant. Indian and Chinese cuisine. Popular items: lassi, naan, paneer tikka masala, roti, thali. }} * {{eat | name=India Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=34 Karl Marx Sarani | lat=22.53891 | long=88.32251| directions=near Fancy Market | phone=+91 33 44502381 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Sheesh Mahal | alt= | url= | email= | address=28 Karl Marx Sarani | lat=22.5388 | long=88.3227| directions=near Fancy Market | phone=+91 33 66037353 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Note: For places to eat in Tangra/ China Town see [[Kolkata/East#China Town|Kolkata/East]], for the Park Street area see [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Eat|Kolkata/Esplanade]] ==Drink== The lassi at Sharma's Confectioners in Mandeville Gardens is worth checking out. * {{drink | name=Chili's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Quest Mall, Park Circus| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Irish House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Quest Mall, Park Circus | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Tram Depot | alt= | url=http://www.tramdeepokolkata.com/ | email= | address=45, Syed Amir Ali Ave, Ballygunge | lat=22.53636 | long=88.36518 | directions= | phone=+91 098302 83319 | tollfree= | hours=1:00-11:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Villa 19 | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballygunge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹1000|₹1000 to ₹3000|Over ₹3000}} {{Mapframe|show=sleep}} ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Fern Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5209 | long=88.3681 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24407797, +91 9831477704 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Komala Vilas | alt= | url= | email= | address=74&75 Rashbehari Ave | lat=22.5170 | long=88.3492| directions=near Lake Market, Kalighat metro station 400 m| phone=+91 33 24641960| fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mysore Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=5A, Mysore Rd | lat=22.5177 | long=88.3477 | directions=near Lake Market, Kalighat metro station 200 m| phone=+91 33 24667705 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Park Inn | alt= | url=http://en.directrooms.com/hotels/info/1-27-155-80427/ | email= | address=10/1 Tal Bagan Ln | lat= 22.5411| long=88.3683 | directions=near Park Circus Maidan | phone= | fax=| price= US$20 for standard double bedded room | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sharani Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=71/K Hindustan Park, Gariahat | lat=22.5182 | long=88.3626 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24635717, +91 33 24641999, +91 33 24644971 | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Gariahat Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 072589 86668 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q111055215 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ramakrishna Mission International Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark | lat=22.5148 | long=88.36627 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=The Best Inn | alt= | url= | email=| address=1B, Sushil Sen Road | lat=22.5363 | long=88.3453 | directions=off crossing of Chowringhee Road & Elgin Road, near Rabindra Sadan Metro Station| phone=+91 33 24549101| fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹2,000-3,000 | content=Amenities include air-conditioning, telephone, internet connectivity, TV (Cable), laundry service, housekeeping, room service, continental breakfast. Deluxe Suite (King size Double Bed)/Deluxe Queen (Queen Double Bed)/Deluxe Twin (two single beds) rooms with attached bathrooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Central Bed & Breakfast | url=http://www.centralbnb.com | email=j@centralbnb.com | address=7th Floor, Lansdowne Court, 5B, Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.54022 | long=88.3544 | directions=near Minto Park | phone=+91 9836465400 | fax= | hours= | price=₹2,699| checkin=Noon | checkout=10AM | content=10-minute drive from Park Street and 1 minute from Minto Park. It’s on the 7th floor of a residential apartment. 4 bedrooms with free WiFi, attached bathrooms, common kitchen. All rooms are air conditioned. Owners live in the same building. Great location, safe, and 24/7 security. Recommended for backpackers. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Samilton | alt= | url=http://www.samiltonhotel.com/ | email= | address=35A, Sarat Bose Rd | lat=22.5338 | long= 88.3532| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹3,000-4,500 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Lee International | alt= | url=https://thesparkhotels.com/hotel_details/hotel-lee-international | email=booking.hotellee@thesparkhotels.com | address=53D/1, Tiljala Road, Park Circus | lat=22.5341 | long=88.3744 | directions= | phone=+91 33 23431678, +91 33 23431679 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=Noon | price=₹2595-4095 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Mrs. Dam's Guesthouse | url= | email= | address=near Ballygunge | lat= | long= | directions=near Ice Skating Rink | phone=+91 33 2290 4533 | fax= | hours= | price=₹2000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern, prettily furnished rooms with attached bath, air-con, TV, etc. in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Helpful owner lives in the same building, and is a handy source for tips on what to see/where to go in Kolkata. They also have a great cook, so make sure you try a home-cooked Bengali meal when you're there. }} * {{sleep | name=The Red Carpet | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-399, Keyatala Lane, Kolkata-700 029 | lat=22.5159 | long=88.3646 | directions= | phone=+91 33 40086847 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹2,500 | content=The Red Carpet lies in an extremely posh neighborhood of South Kolkata nestling in between two of the major thoroughfares of South Kolkata, Southern Avenue & Rash Behari Avenue. }} * {{sleep | name=Blue Chip | alt= | url=http://www.bluechipguesthouse.in/ | email= | address=99/5/13, Dr Amiya Bose Sarani, Ballygunge | lat=22.52795 | long=88.36803 | directions= | phone=+91 033 2460 3983 | tollfree= | checkin=noon | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Basera Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=128C, Southern Ave, Golpark | lat=22.51524 | long=88.36541 | directions= | phone=+91 090515 66883 | tollfree= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Bodhi Tree Boutique Guesthouse | url=http://bodhitree-cal.spaces.live.com | email= | address=48/44, Swiss Park, Kolkata. | lat= | long= | directions=Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station-Swiss Park| phone=+91 33 2424 6534 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2424 1598| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Hindustan International | alt= | url=http://www.hindusthan.com | email= | address=A.J.C. Bose Rd | lat=22.5409 | long=88.3506 | directions=near Minto Park | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ₹5,000 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Taj Bengal | alt= | url=http://www.tajhotels.com | email= | address=34B, Belvedere Road, Alipore | lat=22.5377 | long=88.3343 | directions= | phone=+91 33 2223 3939 | tollfree= | fax=+91 33 2223 1766 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=National Library | alt= | url=http://nationallibrary.gov.in | email= | address=Belvedere Road | lat=22.5331 | long=88.3334 | directions= | phone=+91 33 24791381 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sarat Bose Road Post Office| alt= | url=http://indiapost.gov.in | email= | address=Raja Basanta Roy Rd, Southern Avenue, Ballygunge | lat=22.51397 | long=88.35284| directions=Sarat Bose Southern Avenue Crossing Bus Stop | phone=+91 33 2466 3126| hours= | price=| content= }} ==Cope== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=SSKM Hospital (''Government'') |url=http://www.ipgmer.gov.in/ | address=244 AJC Bose Road | lat=22.54035 | long=88.34182 | directions= | phone=+91 33 22041101 }} * {{listing | name=Mercy Hospital (''Private'') |url= | address=Park Street | phone= }} * {{listing | name=Calcutta Medical Research Institute, (''Private'') | alt= | url= | email= | address=7/2 Diamond Harbour Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 30903030 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/Southern fringes]] * [[Kolkata/Maidan]] * [[Kolkata/North Kolkata]] {{routebox | placename=South Kolkata | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/North Kolkata|Shobhabazar Sutanuti]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Kavi Subhash]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/Northern fringes|Northern fringes]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2=[[Kolkata/Southern fringes|Southern fringes]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{geo|22.530|88.342|zoom=14}} c11c05qem9yvfowrtuzpvs23hpcl47t 0 18150 4492241 4449471 2022-07-29T10:51:05Z SHB2000 2248002 seems a bit redundant and wordy wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kota_Kinabalu_banner.jpg}} [[Image:KKCity4.jpg|thumb|350px|City centre overlooking the sea.]] The capital of [[Sabah]] on the island of [[Borneo]], this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, sandy beaches, lush rainforest and [[Mount Kinabalu]]. Constantly referred to as '''KK''', it is on the west coast of Sabah within the West Coast Division. KK is one of the smallest districts in Sabah but has the largest population and is the largest city in the state. KK lies by the coast overlooking the South China Sea on a narrow flatland and occasional hills bordered by the Crocker Range which hosts Mount Kinabalu. Hence the urban sprawl is concentrated along the coast towards the north and south of the city. ==Understand== Kota Kinabalu is a growing city of around 500,000 inhabitants. Economic growth has resulted in urbanisation of the city reaching adjacent districts of Penampang and Putatan with a total population of almost 800,000. Its growth and importance is due to being the administrative capital, a major transportation hub, growing port, manufacturing hub, growing tourism and because it is the major gateway into Sabah and East Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu was granted city status in 2000, becoming the sixth city. It is the sixth largest urban/metropolitan area in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu was known as '''Jesselton''' while under [[British Empire|British colonial rule]] from the late 1800s until 1963 when the British left and after Sabah became part of [[Malaysia]]. Most of the town was destroyed due to bombings during World War II hence there are not many pre-war historical sites around the city. Before the British arrived, the area was also known by a number of other names such as '''Deasoka''' (below the coconut tree), '''Singgah Mata''' (pleasing to the eye), '''Api-Api''' (fire!) and '''Gaya Bay'''. The people of Kota Kinabalu are Chinese, Kadazandusun, Bajau, Brunei Malays, and there is significant migrant population from [[Indonesia]] and [[Philippines]], many of whom are naturalised citizens. There are also many migrant/expat population from [[India]] and a growing number from [[South Korea|Korea]]. Central Kota Kinabalu is often referred to as '''Kota Kinabalu City Centre''' or the '''Central Business district (CBD)''' or simply '''Downtown KK''' and is on the narrow coast overlooking Gaya Island. This is where most hotels, travel agents, transportation bases and most of the action are found. Most of the city centre lies on reclaimed land due to a shortage of land in the area, as it is blocked in by Bukit Bendera (Signal Hill). District areas which lie within the city centre include Sadong Jaya, Api-Api, Asia City, Bandaran Berjaya, Sinsuran, Kampung Air, Segama, Pantai Street, Gaya Street, Jesselton Point. Just outside the City centre are the Districts towards the South and East are Karamunsing, Sembulan, Tanjung Aru and Sutera Harbour, Kepayan, Penampang, Putatan, Donggongon. Due to lack of land in the city centre, other important commercial areas have sprouted outside CBD. Some of these areas have been long in existence as small townships (pekan) such as Luyang, Inanam and Menggatal and in adjacent districts of Penampang (Donggongon) and Putatan, and residential-commercial areas such as Alam Mesra, Kingfisher and 1Borneo near Menggatal; Lintas, Penampang Baru and Bundusan. The '''climate''' in KK is characterised by uniform year-round temperature of 32°C (avg. high) and 22°C (avg. low). Rain falls quite often with occasional dry periods. Low rainfall begins in January till April, increasing in May till August, intensifying in September till November and slows down in December. The weather in KK and the immediate area can vary throughout the day/night bringing rainfall for short periods to heavy evening rain. The position of KK is protected by the shape of the coast and harbour and from behind by the Crocker Range of nearby hills. Occasionally the weather rolls in directly from the sea over the city, but mostly the heavy weather blows around and past KK providing some beautiful skies and cloud formations making for stunning sunsets. Away from the on shore breeze travelling further in land by as little as 16 km it can be extremely humid, and rain at this point is very welcome. The weather is a major factor in road/driving accidents and care should be taken, with mobile devices and the internet you can now get weather updates to the spot you are visiting hour by hour. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=Tourist Information | alt=Sabah Tourism Board | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya | lat=5.985383 | long=116.078167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Housed in the former Post Office, one of only two structures (with Atkinson Tower) to have survived the devastation of World War II. }} ==Talk== Like most other Malaysian cities, Kota Kinabalu is a melting pot of various cultures. [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] is the ''lingua franca'', albeit with a distinctive Sabahan dialect, and better-educated locals are usually able to speak English as well. The ethnic Chinese, who form about half of the city's population, mainly speak [[Hakka phrasebook|Hakka]], though many are also able to speak [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] and [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]. Some residents also speak the languages of native Sabahan ethnic groups, the most common ones being Kadazan and Bajau. These languages are not commonly used in daily conversation outside of rural communities. There has been since the 1970s a large influx of Filipinos. Most of these people speak their own languages and Malay, but little English so you may have to resort to sign language to buy what you want. The other language spoken often is "Bazzar Melayu" due to the mixture of cultures and tribal/village background and the introduction of English. When buying something in the market the language can easily be five words all from a different language. ==Get in== ===By plane=== There are direct '''international flights''' from these destinations to Kota Kinabalu: [[Bandar Seri Begawan]], [[Brunei]] ([http://www.bruneiair.com/ Royal Brunei Airlines]), [[Denpasar]], [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]), [[Hong Kong]] ([http://www.dragonair.com/ Dragonair], [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines] and [http://www.airasia.com/ Air Asia]), [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] (AirAsia), [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia] and [http://www.cebupacificair.com/ Cebu Pacific airlines]), [[Perth]], [[Australia]] ([http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysian Airlines]), [[Shenzhen]], [[China]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]), [[Seoul Incheon]], [[Busan]] [[South Korea]] ([http://www.flyasiana.com Asiana Airlines], EastarJet, Jin Air, Korean Air and [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines]), [[Singapore]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia], [http://www.silkair.net/ Silkair] and [http://www.jetstar.com/ Jet Star Asia]), [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]] (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Mandarin Airlines), [[Tarakan]], [[East Kalimantan]], [[Indonesia]] ([http://www.maswings.com.my MASWings]). '''Domestic fights''' from the following cities: [[Bintulu]], [[Johor Bahru]], [[Kota Bharu]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Kuching]], [[Kudat]], [[Labuan]], [[Lahad Datu]], [[Lawas]], [[Limbang]], [[Miri]], [[Mulu]], [[Penang]], [[Sandakan]], [[Sibu]], [[Tawau]]. Operated by [http://www.maswings.com.my MASWings], [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines] and [http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]. {{listing | type=go | name=Kota Kinabalu International Airport | alt={{IATA|BKI}}, abbreviated to KKIA | url=http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/177 | email= | address= | lat=5.944722 | long=116.053056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kota Kinabalu International Airport | image=KKIA T1.jpg | wikidata=Q645760 | lastedit=2017-11-05 | content=Malaysia's second busiest airport and the main gateway to [[Sabah]] and around 8 km from the city centre. There are two terminals in the airport. Terminal 1 serves full-service airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, while Terminal 2 serves air cargo, a tourist helicopter service, and tourist flights. Additional direct flight destinations include (Japan) Tokyo, (China) Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, (Australia) Perth. The State government has foreseen maximum capacity is fast approaching and plans are under way to move some of the traffic directly to Sandakan once Sandakan airport has been lengthened.<br />Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are on different sides of the runway. Terminal 1 is accessible from Jalan Kepayan near Kepayan and Terminal 2 is accessible from Jalan Mat Salleh in Tanjung Aru.<br /> There are ATMs and a currency exchange in Terminal 1 but if you're arriving late it will almost certainly be closed and the ATMs are not always working. Make sure you've got some Malaysian ringgit before you arrive as you'll need it for the taxi or the bus. If you find yourself having just arrived and without any ringgit, you can have a taxi take you to an ATM on the way to wherever you're staying.<br />There is free Wi-Fi within the departure zone of the airport.<br />There is hostel at the airport, [http://www.skypod.my Skypod] that charged RM39/night when it opened in 2017 including wifi and breakfast. They also offer 4-hour transit stays.</p> }} ====Airport to city center==== * {{listing | name=Coach Bus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM5 | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=Leaves approximately every hour and has 4 stops within KK including the city park stop. Departs from the airport from 8AM - 7PM. Buy tickets inside the arrival area. }} * {{listing | name=Minibus/City bus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM1-3 | lastedit=2018-07-07 | content=The city buses in KK are minibuses that operate similarly to route taxis or jeepneys. They are available along the main road away from the airport. }} * {{listing | name=Taxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM30 | lastedit=2018-12-10 | content=These are hired by buying a ticket from the window on the ''Arrivals level'', then presenting the ticket to the driver (they are waiting outside on the right). }} *'''Grab'''. The South-East Asian version of Uber (who combined with Grab in Malaysia). Expect to pay RM10-15. Pay in cash * {{listing | name=On foot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=| lastedit=2018-06-15 | content=Walking into town from the airport is possible if you like walking, have 1-2 hr to spare and can cope with the humidity and heat. Pick up a city map in the airport terminal, and you won't have any problem finding your way. }} ===By car=== All main roads in Sabah radiate out from Kota Kinabalu; they have to for geographical reasons. The main road to the [[Sarawak]] border at Sindumin heads south from the city through the districts of Kepayan, Tanjung Aru, Papar, Kimanis, [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] and Sipitang. From Sindumin (border crossing into Sarawak), the road continues to [[Lawas]] and on to [[Brunei]] and it is possible to travel from [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]]. The journey is a minimum five hours to Brunei. Passports/ID have to be shown at each crossing prolonging the travel time. Brunei is a country made up of two enclaves and surrounded by Sarawak this involves five border crossings/checks, each way. In Sabah a main road north via Tuaran, Kota Belud, Matunggong then on to Kudat known as the tip of Borneo, this is a 3-3½ hr journey each way with heavy traffic and rain storms it can be longer,the road is a metalled/tarmac road all the way. From Kudat it is possible to drive all the way to Sandakan on the Trans Borneo Highway. Leaving Kudat, Matunggong, turn left towards Kota Maruda, then up towards Pitas the road heads South and East around the far side of the Gunung Kinabalu (Mt. Kinabalu) and joins up at Pamol turn left and continue towards Sandakan. Before reaching Sandakan you can turn south and east towards Kinabantangan, Sukau reserves and on towards Lahad Datu. The road continues to Kunak, Semporna, Tawau Hills reserve and Tawau. Fom Tawau it connects to Keningau to complete the loop back into KK via Tambunan over the Crocker Range into Penampang and KK city. It is expected to reduce the 10-hour drive by three hours. Completion date not set. The main road to the East Coast ([[Sandakan]] and [[Lahad Datu]]) branches off from this road at Tamparuli, then via Kundasang, Ranau, Telupid, Pamol, Sepilok and into Sandakan. Another main road heading southeast leaves the suburbs of Penampang and Donggongon towards Tambunan, Keningau and [[Tenom]]. Travel by private car to KK is quite popular with visitors from around Sabah including Sandakan and Tawau, Labuan, Miri and Brunei. ===By bus=== There are two long-distance bus terminals. * {{go | name=South Bus Terminal | alt= Wawasan Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address=Jalan K.K. Bypass | lat=5.9724 | long=116.0675 | directions=across the road from Wisma Wawasan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05 | content=Serves destinations south of Kota Kinabalu: [[Beaufort]], [[Sipitang]] and [[Lawas]]. It's also the main depot for buses and minibuses from the city center to the suburbs such as Putatan, Tanjung Aru, Kepayan, Luyang, Penampang, Likas, Inanam and Menggatal. All buses coming in from the suburbs can only stop in this depot to avoid congestion in the city center, bus fare is around RM0.50 to RM2 depending on the distance. Wawasan Bus terminal also serves as a depot for long-distance buses towards south of Kota Kinabalu. A new southbound long-distance bus terminal has been planned for construction near Terminal 1, KKIA in Kepayan. For travel to Labuan it is quicker to take the Express Coaches than the Labuan ferry. }} * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt=Inanam Bus Station Terminal | url= | email= | address=Inanam town | lat=5.994176 | long=116.128844 | directions= 10 km to the northeast of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-26 | content=This terminal serves buses going north and east of Kota Kinabalu, including [[Mount Kinabalu]], [[Sandakan]], [[Semporna]] and [[Tawau]]. Shuttle from Kota Kinabalu city to Inanam is RM1.50, 20 min, departs from bus station on Jalan Padang. }} ====From east and north of Sabah==== *'''[[Sandakan]]''', it takes 5-6 hr, RM43.50. Several express bus companies operate buses between the Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal and Sandakan. *'''[[Semporna]]''', is very far so it takes 9-10 hr to reach. Dyana Bus leaves twice daily from Inanam station around 7:30AM and 7:30PM. *'''[[Tawau]]''', ~9 hr, RM55. Several express bus companies operate between North Bus Terminal and Tawau. Tung Ma Express {{phone|+60 198827334}}, Andisba Express {{phone|+60 881 3879 7779}}, Alitopan Express {{phone|+60 881 3886 2348, +60 881 9863 4797, +60 888 976 7858}}. Buses depart Kota Kinabalu at 7AM, 8AM, 10AM, noon, 2PM. *'''[[Mount Kinabalu]] and [[Ranau]]''' 1½-2 hr, RM25-35. All the above buses pass by the entrance of the [[Mount Kinabalu]] National Park, [[Kundasang]] and [[Ranau]] (for [[Poring Hot Spring]]). You can get off or board at these locations. You can also catch buses/minibuses doing the shorter run to Ranau. ====From south==== *'''[[Brunei]]'''. There is one bus per day from [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] to Kota Kinabalu. It leaves from the waterfront in BSB at 8AM, but get there a half hour early to buy the ticket. It takes 6–8 hours and costs 45 Brunei dollars (2019). See also [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]]. *'''[[Lawas]]'''. ''[http://www.sipitangexpress.com.my/ Sipitang Express Bus Sdn Bhd]'' {{phone|+60 88213722, +60 168149332}} runs one bus at 7AM daily from the City Centre bus terminal to [[Lawas]] in [[Sarawak]]. From Lawas, buses depart at 12:30PM The journey takes about 4 hr and costs RM20 one way. ''Lawas Bus Company'' also operates an express bus daily to Lawas, departing Lawas at about 8AM and returning from Kota Kinabalu City Centre terminal at 1PM. Both buses go through [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] and Sipitang. You can also make the journey by minivans but you may have to change at [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] or even at Papar and Sipitang. Catch them from the minivan station opposite Wawasan Plaza. *'''[[Beaufort]] and [[Sipitang]].''' [http://www.sipitangexpress.com.my/ Sipitang Express Bus] departs the City Centre Terminal for [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] (1 hr 45 min, RM9) and Sipitang (2 hr 45 min, RM14) at 8:30AM, noon and 2:30PM. The 7:30AM bus to Lawas also goes through Beaufort and Sipitang. From Sipitang, buses depart at 8AM, noon, 1:30PM (bus comes through from Lawas) and 4:30PM and 1 hr later from Beaufort. ''Lawas Bus Company's'' express bus between Kota Kinabalu and Lawas. Again, you can do this do this by minivans throughout the day, although they are more frequent in the morning. You may also have to change at Papar if you cannot get a direct minivan. *'''[[Menumbok]].''' Multiple bus companies operate express buses between KK and Menumbok where there are ferries to [[Labuan]]. They depart frequently in the morning since 6AM from KK City Centre terminal next to the City town hall. From Menumbok, buses depart at 10:15AM and 3:15PM. One way tickets cost is RM18. Minivans also do the journey although you may have to change at Papar and Beaufort. *'''[[Papar]].''' Regular minivans run to this coastal town 38 km south of Kota Kinabalu. ====From south-west interior==== *'''[[Tambunan]], [[Keningau]] and [[Tenom]].''' Most public transport to this part of Sabah is by minibuses and vans which leave from the minibus station opposite Wawasan Plaza. Again, it's best to get started early 7AM. You should be able to catch a direct minibus from Kota Kinabalu to Keningau, change there for [[Tenom]]. Tenom can also be reached by train read that section below, it may be an idea to consider using train, and bus to meet your needs otherwise it may involve staying in Tenom. From Keningau to Tawau possible takes nearly 8 hours. This Sabah route is known as the Trans Borneo Highway. ===By ferry=== The only regular access to Kota Kinabalu by sea is from [[Labuan]]. The ferry service takes about 3½ hours and costs about RM40 (2019). There are two services from Labuan to KK every day: 8:30AM and 1PM. From KK to Labuan, the ferries depart at 08:00 and 13:30. From Labuan, you can continue on to [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] in one day if you get an early start. See the [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]] page for details. Ferries from Labuan dock at {{marker|type=go| lat=5.9901 | long=116.0790|url=http://jesseltonpoint.com.my |name=Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal}} on the northern edge of the city centre. There's a currency exchange outside the ferry terminal, but beware that the posted exchange rates are only for large bills; smaller bills have a worse exchange rate. Kota Kinabalu is a port of call for many [[cruise ships]] passing through east Asia such as Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Diamond Princess, MV Arcadia and SuperStar Virgo via cruise lines such as [http://www.cunard.com/ Cunard], [http://www.starcruises.com/en/home.aspx Star Cruises], [http://www.princess.com/ Princess Cruises] and [http://www.pocruises.com/ P&O Cruises]. Cruise ships will usually dock at Kota Kinabalu Port north of Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. ===By train=== *{{listing|type=go|lat=5.9467 | long=116.0591|name=Tanjung Aru station|phone= +60 88254611}} **'''[http://railway.sabah.gov.my Sabah State Railway]''' uses air-conditioned trains on a single 134-km route from Tanjung Aru south of the city centre to [[Tenom]] in the interior via [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]]. Four trains operate M-Sa, while on Sunday there are two trains, running between Tanjung Aru station and Beaufort, where you change trains if you want to continue your journey to Tenom. Journey time between Kota Kinabalu and Beaufort is about 2 hr, making it more attractive for travellers to take the bus for part of the journey. The train stops the following places: Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), Putatan, Kinarut, Kawang, Papar, Kimanis, Bongawan, Membakut, Beaufort, Saliwangan, Halogilat, Rayoh, Pangi and Tenom. **The route between Halogilat to Tenom is to be upgraded works were due to start in 2018. **Trains for [[Tenom]] run from [[Beaufort]] once a day at 7:45AM so to take the train to Tenom, you will have to stay over night in Beaufort. Full details on the refurbished train schedule are available [http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/sabah-malaysian-borneo/north-borneo-railway-train-timetable-schedule-kota-kinabalu-beaufort/ online] **A leisure train service known as '''[http://www.suteraharbour.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131&Itemid=64 North Borneo Railway]''' caters to tourists and uses an old steam train and designed to resemble trains in the colonial era. This is a joint venture project between Sabah State Railway and Sutera Harbour Resort. Trains only travel up to Papar. Tickets cost RM270 and RM170 for children and includes breakfast and lunch. There is road access to the Station entrance, the steam train and the diesel services operate here from the new platforms. There is an escalator to the upper levels which includes a café and a cinema. == Get around == {{Mapframe|5.964|116.076|zoom=12|layer=O}} ===By foot=== [[Image:KotaKinabalu-JalanHajiSaman.jpg|thumb|250px|Central KK]] The city centre is quite small, and you can walk from one end to the other in less than 30 min. The city is set out along a grid system with the long main roads running parallel to the nearby waterfront with intersecting roads forming the local districts within the city. As KK has grown there are dual carriageways that weave around the city on the land available and the new buildings/malls, hospitals, etc. Further from the old city centre the roads do not conform to the original grid planners used. Safely crossing the street can be an issue, but most streets are at least equipped with sidewalks and there are pedestrian crossings on the main roads. The sidewalks in places can be uneven and the storm gutters are easy to trip or fall into. You can also walk to and from the airport (1-2 hr each way). Even the highways outside of town usually have a walking path or a wide grassy shoulder to walk on. ===By taxi=== Short fares are around RM10, longer trips around RM20. A whole day shouldn't cost more than RM300. Haggling is absolutely ''vital'' in order to get a fair price. Many taxi drivers in Malaysia are infamous for raising their fare prices, even after a price has already been determined by thorough prior negotiation. They frequently attempt to manipulate and deceive unknowing tourists by feigning ignorance and delivering tourists to the wrong hotels, which sometimes provide kickbacks to the drivers. Mentioning a call to the authorities may resolve the situation quickly. Grab Car operate, with rides costing RM4 for the first 3 km and RM1.2 for each sequential km. Uber merged with Grab in 2018, and they have similar functionality. Typical prices are half those of taxis and there is no need to haggle; the price is confirmed before a ride arrives and you pay cash at the end. ===By bus and minibus=== To travel within the city centre, the '''City Bus''' is used. The green and yellow City Bus departs from Wawasan Bus Terminal and circles the city center using 4 routes: Route 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. City Bus fare cost RM0.50 and are quite frequent. However the conductor and driver often encourages more people to get on the bus until totally crowded before it leaves. *'''Route 1A''': travels along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens until Jesselton Point and returns along Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Coastal. *'''Route 1B''': travels along Jalan Coastal and Jalan Tun Razak and returns along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens. *'''Route 2A''': travels along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman via Karamunsing and Jalan KK Bypass all the way to Sabah Trade Centre in Likas and returns the same way. *'''Route 2B''': travels along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman until the roundabout near Australia Place and returns the same way. For the full list of routes, you can check the '''[http://www.kotakinabalucitybus.com/ Kota Kinabalu City Bus website]''' ===By car=== {{infobox|Road signs in Malay|Some road signs does not have English translations. Here are some of the important ones: * '''Awas''' - ''Beware'' or ''Danger'' * '''Kawasan Kemalangan''' - ''Accident-prone Area'' * '''Kurangkan Laju''' - ''Reduce Speed'' * '''Beri Laluan''' - ''Give Way'' }} Cars can easily be hired on the spot from the hire car counters in the arrivals hall in the airport. Rates can be negotiated so compare the offers. Rental companies do not offer hand-controls for the disabled. Child seats, booster seats are not provided, there is no requirement to wear rear seat belts, you will see children unbelted in the front and rear seats of vehicles. There are also many car rental companies in the city: * {{listing | name=JoyDrive KK - Car Rental Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/joydrivekk/about/ | email= | address=Lintas Plaza, Kota Kinabalu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 138810882 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Budget car rental. Online booking available. }} * {{listing | name=Kinabalu Rent A Car | url=http://www.kinabalurac.com.my/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Wisma Sabah, Jln. Tun Razak | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-232602 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Kings Car Rental Services | url=http://www.kk-carrental-tour.com/ | email= | address=Jln Murni, Tanjung Aru | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-878282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Road signs are prevalent throughout KK and Sabah. So driving within KK and towards other parts of Sabah is not difficult. There are however some signages which are only in Malay. Most signs are coloured the same to make your route planning easier. Watch out for local low down cardboard drawn signs if you are looking for flowering Rafflesia or local produce like Durian sometimes there are road side stalls but not always. Signboards in brown colour indicates recreation/places of interest. The KK city has had too build dual carriageway roads, flyovers etc. These are very busy and congested at peak times of the day. However highways leading towards other towns are for a short way dual carriageway roads then into single carriageways which might put your overtaking skills to the test especially in hilly areas. Because many roads are steep when traversing mountainous areas the roads have sudden bends along with the mist/rain and the wet roads fast driving and overtaking at the wrong point results in a lot of accidents. Be very careful when overtaking and no overtaking over double lines. You may be on holiday in a small car, but, all of Sabah's roads carry traffic for the cities and communities of Sabah from trucks and coaches to mopeds so be careful. More information on Malaysian road signs: [[w:Road_signs_in_Malaysia]] or check out the [[Malay phrasebook]]. Highways are sometimes marked according to their numbers. The following are some of the major highways from Kota Kinabalu: * '''Highway 1''' (formerly A2): Highway heading south of KK towards Putatan, Kinarut, Papar, Kimanis, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Lawas, Brunei and Sarawak. * '''Highway 1''' (formerly A1): Highway heading north of KK towards Telipok, Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Kudat. * '''Highway 22''' (formerly A4): Highway heading east (from Berungis Roundabout, Tuaran) towards Tamparuli, Kundasang, Ranau, Telupid, Beluran, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Semporna. * '''Highway 500''' (formerly SA3): Highway heading east of KK towards Penampang, Tambunan, Keningau and Tenom ===Motorbike rental=== * '''[http://www.gogosabah.com GG Rent A Motorbike]''' Provides scooters and semi automatic motorbikes for tourists at a price of RM20 (5 hours) and RM40 (whole day). They provide maps and plan your itinerary with you to maximise your schedule and minimise the time. ===By boat=== There are speedboat services from Kota Kinabalu to the islands in '''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu from '''Jesselton Point Jetty''' with regular departures to Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Gaya and Pulau Sulug. There are also public departures from the Sabah Parks Jetty behind Wisma Merdeka. Two resorts, Tanjung Aru and Sutera Harbour resort have their own marine excursion shops and also run a service to the islands but it is for paying guests staying at the respective resorts. There are also speedboats for charter where travellers can have the flexibility of time and destination, There are tour operator shops in Kota Kinabalu centre or you can book via the internet. You can also visit Pulau Tiga which is south of KK and not within the marine park, the TV series ''Survivor'' was made here. There are other islands further along the coast and out to sea but the above are the easiest to visit as a tourist. == See == [[Image:AtkinsonClockTower-KotaKinabalu.jpg|thumb|250px|Atkinson Clock Tower]] ===Central part=== * {{see | name=Atkinson Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.982186 | long=116.077333 | directions=on a hill beside Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, a few min away from the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Atkinson Clock Tower | image=AtkinsonClockTower-KotaKinabalu.jpg | wikidata=Q4281727 | content=Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died of a tropical disease in the same year at the young age of only 28.The clock tower is one of only two structures to survive the World War II destruction of Jesselton (renamed Kota Kinabalu in 1963) the other being the Post Office building, which is now the Sabah Tourism Board building on Jalan Balai Polis. Not to be confused with the general Post Office building on Jalan Tun Razak in Segama district of KK city. }} * {{see | name=Signal Hill Observatory | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.985801 | long=116.079724 | directions=15 min walk up hill from the Atkinson Clock Tower | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Signal Hill Observatory, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG | content=Offers a good view of the city centre. There is a small drinks shop, it can be very busy as can the public road as it approaches sunset (around 6PM depending on the time of year). }} [[Image:City Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|City Park, the only park within the city center.]] * {{see | name=City Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.981511 | long=116.074647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=City Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG | content=A small park and the only park in the city center opposite the court complex. It contains the '''British North Borneo Memorial''' which commemorates the soldiers who fought and died defending the British Empire during World War I. The memorial was built in 1923. }} * {{see | name=Chinatown | alt=Gaya Street | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98431 | long=116.07742 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu | image=KotaKinabalu Sabah Gaya-Street-Sunday-Market-12.jpg | wikidata=Q24439138 |lastedit=2019-04-26| content=Located in the city centre surrounding Gaya Street and Pantai (Beach) Street. There is a Sunday market here the Market starts early 6:30AM-1PM, arrive late you will miss it. There is also a night market every Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 2AM. The area is home to Chinese shops and restaurants and together with the adjacent area around Australia Place near the city police station has the highest concentration of budget hostels in KK. The name "Chinatown" is mainly a tourism gimmick after the arch gate was erected not more than after 2005, so many locals would not know what Chinatown is. Use instead "Gaya Street". }} ===Southern districts=== * '''Stilt villages''', are houses found along the coast of ethnic Bajau, Suluk, Iranun, Malays, and Ubian people. Some villages are made up of people who have been here since 15th-18th century from Sulu Archipelago (now southern Philippines) who are considered natives under Sabah law. However massive influx if new migrants from this same region beginning 1970s have occupied these same villages mostly due to similar heritage and ethnicity as these local inhabitants. Some new migrants are illegal with no proper documentation. Illegal migrants would normally occupy deeper parts of these stilt villages in '''slums'''. These slums are significantly dirtier and dangerous since the people and their homes are illegal. Stilt villages can be found in ''Kampung Tanjung Aru, Kampung Sembulan, Kampung Kasuapan (Pulau Gaya) and Kampung Pondo (Pulau Gaya)''. Since there is no real boundary between a traditional stilt village and the slum, visiting these places is generally considered dangerous and very dirty and not recommended even for locals unless accompanied by tour guides. There may be stilt villages further out of the city such as in Mengkabong which are safer and cleaner. If you are interested in slums, perhaps some speedboat drivers in Jesselton Point Jetty who live in Pulau Gaya would be pleased to show you around their stilt village for a little fee. ====Sembulan & Karamunsing areas==== Areas adjacent to the central part but slightly south of it. * {{see | name=Sembulan Riverfront | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.968663 | long=116.070941 | directions=around the confluence of Sembulan and Karamunsing Rivers behind Sadong Jaya | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-11 | content=Tiny pedestrian strip running along the river. Partly abandoned and thus doubtfully a high destination. }} * {{see | name= Double Six Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= Grace Point, Sembulan | lat= 5.962233 | long= 116.061776 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A memorial site on the location of the 1976 plane crash which killed the state chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens and other state cabinet members. There is a nice new food court on site called Grace Point Food Court offering local Sabah, Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Thai and other cuisine. }} [[File:KotaKinabalu Sabah CityMosque-08.jpg|thumb|250px|Kota Kinabalu City Mosque]] * {{see | name=Sabah State Museum | alt= | url=http://museum.sabah.gov.my/?q=content/sabah-museum-kota-kinabalu | email= | address=Jalan Kebajikan | lat=5.960407 | long=116.071524 | directions= | phone=+60 88-225 033 | tollfree= | hours=9AM–5PM | price=RM15 | lastedit=2017-11-11 | content=Has 3 storeys of exhibits. A good place to understand the history of Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The museum complex also features the '''Science and Technology Museum''', '''Sabah Art Gallery''' and '''a heritage village'''. [https://www.facebook.com/www.sabahartgallery.com.my/ Sabah Art Gallery] contains artworks by local artists, they also have a very well stock book shop covering everything about Sabah. }} * {{see | name=Islamic Civilization Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Menteri | lat=5.963235 | long=116.073959 | directions=behind Sacred Heart Cathedral and nearby the State Museum | phone=+60 88-253 199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has a history of Islamic civilization in Sabah. }}Entry on the same ticket as for Sabah State Museum. [[File:KotaKinabalu Sabah SabahStateMosque-02.jpg|thumb|250px|Sabah State Mosque]] * {{see | name=Sacred Heart Cathedral | alt= | url=http://sacredheartcathedralkk.org | email= | address=Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman | lat=5.964654 | long=116.072318 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=Roman Catholic church. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu and the cathedral is one of the largest in Sabah. }} * {{see | name=Sabah State Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sembulan | lat=5.959859 | long=116.067202 | directions= | phone=+60 13-869 3148 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=The second largest mosque in Sabah, able to hold up to 5,000 worshippers. Designed an Italian architect, its dome and minaret is decorated with real gold. }} * {{see | name=Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Mat Salleh near Sembulan | lat=5.956589 | long=116.065397 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content= The only Sikh Gurdwara in Kota Kinabalu. To enter you’ll need to cover your head, either with a hat, or a headscarf from one of the friendly volunteers at the temple. }} ====Tanjung Aru==== Tanjung Aru is "the headland", land that projects out into the sea. Tanjung Aru is a Southern District of Kota Kinabalu city. It is 8 km from the centre of KK, a 15-20 minute taxi ride (RM30 in Oct 2017) between Tanjung Aru and the KK centre. The hotel resort is completely separate. The only eating area available now is the food court near the Kota Kinabalu golf club, in the coconut grove. * {{see | name=Perdana Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Mat Salleh | lat=5.949546 | long=116.04854 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An {{acre|18}} park in Tanjung Aru featuring a light and musical water fountain, greenery, children's playground and jogging tracks. The park was built on the land formerly known as Hone Place where British government quarters stood. Fountain show starts at 7PM. Running and walking track some small food and drink outlets, free entry and water and light fountain display each evening. The car park is small and there is also a small fee to park here. Within the coconut grove between the road and the beach is a small toilet block and a very small drinks shop next to it. }} * {{see | name=Tanjung Aru Beach | alt=Pertama Pantai, which means "First Beach" in Malay | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.947264 | long= 116.045917 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 20-minute drive from the city centre is the most popular public beach in the city. Usually quiet during the daytime on weekdays, at the weekend it is frequented by locals for picnics, BBQ's meetings watching the sunset and to play sports, tug of war, hand ball, kite flying and bathing. The Tanjung Aru public beach starts just behind the Tanjung Aru resort hotel and extends in a long shallow curve to the Terminal 2 of the KKIA. The curve of the beach means this part fills quickly when the tide returns and that means you will be cut off. The waters are shallow but can be {{ft|5}} deep. Just behind the beach is a grass area with palms and BBQ stations, further along is Prince Philip park, which is just a grass area with a few pop up food and drinks stalls at the entrance. The shops and bars near the main car park just off Jalan Mat Salleh were knocked down in 2016: all that remains is a food court and a toilet block. Beyond that is the KK sailing club. }} * {{see | name=Petagas War Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.1, Jalan Bandaran | lat=5.921189 | long=116.054632 | directions=about 15 minutes outside the city center off Jalan Kepayan a taxi there and back with a 30 minutes wait is RM80, less with Uber/Grab taxi | phone=+60 88-521 800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dedicated to the 176 members of the Kinabalu Guerrillas who attacked the Japanese occupying forces during World War II, in what was known as the "Double Tenth Revolt" (10/10/1943), who were subsequently detained and executed in Petagas. It is a small memorial and is easily viewed with 30 minutes. }} ===Likas=== Likas &mdash; a historic village, now a huge sub-section of the modern city slightly north of central Kota Kinabalu. Partly occupied by mangrove wetlands * {{see | name= Likas Bay promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.992993 | long= 116.101007 | directions=along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-15 | content=A huge several kilometres promenade, used mostly by joggers and cyclists, that run along almost all the Likas bay. It starts about 1 km north from Jesselton point and runs up to the huge building of Malaysia Sabah University on the northern end of the bay. There are plenty of food courts and several beaches on the way. One of the beaches is '''Likas Bay beach''' which is smaller and maybe a bit less pretty beach than Tanjung Aru's one. An interesting sight where the beach is surrounded by the city with a view of anchored ships off Sepanggar Port. The jogging/cycling path along the bay has been extended back into KK as far as the Imago Mall, although in parts of the city waterfront areas, it's not obvious where the path is. The path continues past the Imago Mall, as far as Jalan Mat Salleh (Dec 2017). Once out beyond Jesselton Point the path is easy to use. The areas behind the shallow waters and beach are grassed areas with palms, fitness stations and BBQ stations. In May the beach and the bay is used to hold the annual "Dragon Boat" races, it can be busy especially at the weekend more so if the weather is good. It is a good area for photography with the sweeping bay, the Floating Masjid and sunset views. }} * {{see | name=Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre | alt=formerly known as Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary | url=http://www.sabahwetlands.org/society/ | email= | address= | lat=5.987296 | long=116.089134 | directions= | phone=+60 88-246955 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 24-hectare mangrove conservation area used for recreation, education and research. It is located in Likas along Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper just 5 minutes drive from city centre (15 minutes walk from Signal Hill Observatory). The area is managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society. }} * {{see | name=Kota Kinabalu City Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat=5.995495 | long=116.107608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM 5 | lastedit=2018-06-18 | content=This 'floating' mosque overlooking Likas Bay is the largest mosque in the city with interesting contemporary Islamic architecture. As of June 2018, the mosque's chairman is [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44607991 not allowing public transport to bring tourists to the mosque compound]. ''Getting there:'' by public bus, take the 8C or 8D from Platform Wisma Bandaraya (opposite of the Shell Gas Station, there are many mini-buses parked there) or pay RM8 by Grab taxi. }} * {{see | name=Che Sui Khor Chinese Temple | alt= | url=http://chesuikhor.jimdo.com | email= | address=Jalan Tuaran at Mile 2 | lat=5.971708 | long=116.082851 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=Contains an interesting 12-tier pagoda and is part of the Moral Uplifting Society. }} * {{see | name=Puh Toh Tze Chinese Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tuaran near Kolombong | lat=5.991967 | long=116.116523 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content= }} Much further to the east of Likas are the following sights: * {{see | name=Sri Pasupathinath Alayam Hindu Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 4, Jalan Khidmat, Off Jalan Kolam, Bukit Padang | lat=5.976111 | long=116.115691 | directions=about 20 minutes drive from the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=One of two Hindu temple in the city. }} * {{see | name=Tun Fuad Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.949369 | long= 116.107567 | directions=on the eastern edge of the city, 15 minutes drive from city center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Where the city meets the hilly jungles of Crocker Range. The park has 2 restaurants, hawker centers, the '''Water World''' theme park, a lake and jogging track. }} * {{see | name=Tzer Ying Buddhist Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampung Minintod Off Jalan Kolam-Minintod, 88200, Penampang, | lat=5.941873 | long=116.117212 | directions= | phone=+60 88-724 725 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=A pure Buddhist temple with adjacent Tzer Ying Buddhism Research Society. }} ===Further afield=== * {{see | name= [[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 6.005394 | long= 116.049325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-11 | content=A collection of 5 islands (Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik) just off the coast of KK city. Travel by speedboat takes about 15-20 minutes depending on the island and departs from the Sabah Parks jetty behind Wisma Merdeka or from Jesselton Point Waterfront jetty. Pulau Gaya is the largest of the islands with two resorts on the far side, the eastern end has a Kampong Laut with 6000 villagers. Pulau Sapi is the closest island to Gaya and has a zip wire ride called the Coral Flyer from Gaya over to Sapi. Pulau Manukan is the second largest, 10-minute ride away from Sapi. It has a smaller overnight accommodation and has the parks office to collect fees. Pulau Mamutik is smaller and offers the same facilities as the others. Pulau Sulug is the smallest of the five. Special permission from the park authorities is required to stay overnight on Palau Tiga, made famous from the TV series ''Survivor'' and has a mud pool, it is not within the Marine park and not visited on a regular basis, so the conditions are very sparse. }} * {{see | name=Mari Mari Cultural Village | alt= | url=http://marimariculturalvillage.com | email= | address=near the jungles in Kianson, Inanam about 25 minutes northwest of the city center | lat=5.9733813 | long=116.20053 | directions= | phone=+60 13-881 4921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sessions start at 10AM and 2PM. From January 2018 they only run the 6PM sessions if more than 30 people are booked. Sessions comprise a guided tour for 1.5 hours (split into groups up to ten people), and a cultural dance performance 30 mins, followed by a buffet lunch or dinner | price=RM 90 entrance, expect to pay double once transport is factored in | lastedit=2019-04-27 | content=Showcases the historic culture, lifestyle, and homes of some of the 32 indigenous groups of Sabah. The village features five different ethnic tribes: the Kadazandusun rice farmers, the longhouse resident Rungus tribe, the Bajau hunters and fisherman, the Kayan tribe, and the famously feared headhunting Murut tribe. After visiting the five tribal areas there is a song and dance cultural performance, followed by standard buffet meal included, with soft drinks extra, ''Getting there:'' taxi costs around RM 50 one way, Uber/Grab cost RM 20 (however, it's not possible to order one in the opposite direction from the park as all the drivers are based in KK). It’s easier to book online or through your hotel a package of entry and transport for around RM180. }} * {{see | name=Kokol Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= Menggatal | lat=5.988294 | long=116.212914 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a very nice view of Kota Kinabalu, the coasts and the sea from about 30 km away. The hills are pretty undeveloped but the road is good and new. As of January 2012, there is only one resort and restaurant called Kasih Sayang Resort. Kokol is also fast becoming a hotspot for paragliding. [http://borneoparagliders.com/index.html Info on paragliding in Sabah]. }} * {{see | name=St. Michael's Church | alt= | url= | email= | address=Donggongon, Penampang | lat=5.907405 | long=116.109706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-20 | content=It was completed after 1945-1948 the large granite block were dragged to the site by buffalo and then dressed on site. It retains its old-style architecture. This church has stained glass window that commemorate the lives lost during World War II. }} [[File:KgKuaiKandazon Sabah Monsopiad-House-of-Skulls-01.jpg|thumb|250px|Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village]] * {{see | name=Monsopiad Cultural Village | alt= | url=http://www.monsopiad.com | email= | address=Kampung Kuai Kandazon, Peti Surat 740 Malaysia, Penampang | lat=5.88884 | long=116.0796 | directions= | phone=+60 11-1419 6488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM | price=Entrance fee is RM50 for non-Malaysian adults, RM10 for non-Malaysian children | content=It's about a 30-miunite drive from KK city in the district of Panampang, near Lok Kawi Zoo. This small park shows the traditional way of life of the Kadazan ethnic groups and tells the story of Monsopiad, a Murut warrior who lived some 300 years ago, who killed 42 men who attacked his village. The 42 skulls can be viewed in the Hall of Skulls.<br />''Getting there:'' hire a taxi from Kota Kinabalu and arrange to be picked up. The rate varies, ask and agree a price before travelling. |lastedit=2017-10-20 }} * {{see | name= Lok Kawi Wildlife Park | alt= | url= http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/lok-kawi-wildlife-park | email= | address=near the small town of Lok Kawi | lat= 5.851215 | long= 116.070218 | directions= about 30 minutes south of Kota Kinabalu | phone=+60 88-765 793| tollfree= | fax= | hours= 9:30AM-5:30PM | price=Entrance fee: RM30 for adults, RM10 for children, half-price for Malaysians | lastedit=2017-10-11 | content=It features five female orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, one female Gibbons, a Sumatran Rhinoceros, two tigers, local deer, various birds in a large aviary the Hornbills are impressive up close and in flight, eight elephants, and two sun bears. A reptile section will be opened soon. An alternative to visiting the nature reserves around Sabah for those on a tight schedule, as well as giving you the chance to see the animals much more up close than you would in the jungle.<br />The overall appearance of the zoo is very poor and nowhere near the standards of the Singapore zoo, this is due to funding, visitor numbers and the weather. The shop/café has closed, so there are pop up stalls in the main car park. Feeding time is at 2PM so try to arrive early to see that, you will not need more than two hours to walk around the zoo.<br />''Getting there:'' it is a little difficult to get to as there is no public transportation that goes right to the park, and it is about 10 min drive outside of Lok Kawi (and about half an hour outside of Kota Kinabalu). Take a 17B or 17C bus to Lok Kawi town at RM3 a head, then a local taxi for around RM12-15 to the park. It is advisable to get the phone number of the taxi driver or arrange pickup from the park at a set time to go back to Lok Kawi as there are no taxis or buses at the park. Alternatively pay some RM100-120 to have a taxi take you there from Kota Kinabalu and back. }} * {{see | name=Crocker Range National Park | alt= | url=http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/crocker-range-park | email= | address= | lat=5.398384 | long=116.100426 | directions= | phone=+60 87-330 924 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-5PM| price=Admission fee: RM10, Malaysian RM3 | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=The park is 75 km long and 15 km wide, with elevation ranging between 100 m and 2050 m at the peak of Mt. Alab. Most of the park is covered with forest. ''Getting there:'' take a bus to Keningau from the long distance bus station near Merdeka Field, depart 7AM, 8AM, 10AM, noon, 1PM, 2PM and 5PM, fare is RM16. Taxi to Keningau costs RM120. After reaching Keningau take another taxi to the Crocker Range station, it costs about RM40. }} * The '''northern coast''' of Kota Kinabalu is contains undisturbed scenic geographical features including {{marker|type=see|lat=6.122559|long=116.116245|name=Karambunai and Dalit Beach}} and behind these beaches is a lagoon-type estuary containing Mengkabong and Salut rivers. {{marker|type= see |lat=6.133780 |long=116.136545 |name=The Lagoon Park |image=}} in Karambunai could be a good place to start in order to explore this area as there are boat rides or jet-skis for rent. {{marker|type= see |lat=6.136256 |long=116.212188 |name=The Mengkabong water village |image=}} is also an interesting sight to explore. Salut contains two popular seafood reastaurants by the lagoon/lake in Salut called Salut Seafood and Gayang Seafood. Nearby {{marker|type=see |lat=6.13438 |long=116.26706 |name=Tamparuli Suspension Bridge}} is something different, and {{marker|type= see |lat=6.166537 |long=116.159164 |name=Borneo Kellybays |url=http://kellybays.com}} offers various watersports and camping activities around mangrove forest, river and beach. * {{see | name=Tambalang Racecourse | alt= | url=https://www.royalsabahturfclub.com.my/rstc-race-cards/ | email= | address= | lat=6.191543 | long=116.191144 | directions= | phone=+60 88-25 2705 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Ahorse-racing track operated by Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tuaran. }} == Do == ===Scuba diving & snorkelling=== Try dives, leisure diving, technical diving and snorkelling are all available from Kota Kinabalu. Several interesting dive sites can be enjoyed as day trips from Kota Kinabalu with nearby World War II wrecks accessible for scuba diving. Some are in the 24-45 m depth range whilst other wrecks are only suitable for technical diving. Advanced and basic diver training courses are run from Kota Kinabalu by several dive centre operators. ====Dive destinations==== *'''Usukan Bay''' near Pulau Mantanani, suitable for recreational diving. Located near the fishing port of Kota Belud 30 nautical miles north of Kota Kinabal these dive sites are ideal day trips from Kota Kinabalu. Boat trips north from Kota Kinabalu normally depart from Sutera Harbour Marina or Jesselton Point and take approximately 2 hr. These dives are only suitable for divers that already have PADI ''Advanced Open Water Diver'' or similar certification and some previous wreck diving experience is advised. There are three popular wrecks spread over a distance of about one kilometre lying 7 n.m. offshore. *'''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' offers many snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities between 20 and 30 min from Kota Kinabalu by boat. Dive operators depart from the Jesselton Point Jetty and Sutera Harbour Marina. Islands and beaches are beautiful, even though the water color is very green and not transparent. Underwater visibility can be an issue around the entire park: It sometimes drops below 3 m due to dirty river water from Mt. Kinabalu by everyday-pouring rain. If you are used to snorkelling or diving in good visibility, you may be disappointed. *'''The Gaya''' wreck lies in 50 m of water within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and is a 30-min boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. The wreck is thought to be that of the Japanese ship ''Nittetsu Maru''. *'''Mayne Rock''' has large white boulders rising 7 m-15 m from the ocean floor and is surrounded by a coral reef. *'''Palau Tiga''' offers coral reef dives. ====Dive operators==== [[Image:Manukan Island Beach.jpg|thumb|250px|Pulau Manukan beach overlooking Pulau Mamutik is an ideal place for snorkelling and other beach activities]] * {{do | name=Scuba Junkie KK | url=http://www.scubajunkiekk.com | email=scubajunkiekk@gmail.com | address=G23a, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 255816, +60 145618947 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 255816 | hours=8AM-6PM daily | price= | content=5 Star Gold Palm IDC PADI Licensed Dive Operator. Arranges daily dive and snorkel trips to over 15 islands in the Kota Kinabalu (KK) area including the world famous KK Marine Park (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park) which features 5 amazing islands including Gaya Island and Sapi Island. Whale Shark Dives in the blue and wreck diving also available. PADI dive courses from Discover Scuba Diver up to Instructor. }} * {{do | name=Borneo Dream | url=http://www.borneodream.com | email=info@borneodream.com | address=F-G-1 Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jl. Mat Salleh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 17 811 8149 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 244 931 | hours= | price= | content=A boat transfer service is available to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for snorkelling or diving trips. Over 20 sites for diving and protected areas for snorkelling. Suitable for day trips. Goes to four of the main wreck dive sites on a regular basis. PADI Dive Boat, 10mx4m catamaran and a 9mx3m RIB, SDI resort dive centre, BSAC diver training centre, TDI resort dive centre and IANTD facility. Also offer SCR courses and training certified via the PADI with both a semi closed rebreather diver speciality course and closed circuit rebreather (CCR) training courses. }} * {{do | name=Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures | url=http://www.divedownbelow.com/ | email=dive@divedownbelow.com | address=Lot B-3-12, Kota Kinabalu Times Square, Jl. Coastal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 12 866 1935 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 485 300 | hours= | price= | content=PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre is based on Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The dive centre offers learn to dive courses, advanced courses from PADI Advanced Open Water Diver up to PADI Master Instructor & PADI Course Director, snorkelling, sea kayaking and jungle trekking. 1 on multi-day diving in the TAR Park and diving Pulau Tiga. Island facilities caters to individuals, groups and corporate events. High staff-to-diver ratios with professional, highly trained & experienced staff and quality, regularly serviced gear and equipment. }} * {{do | name=Sabah Divers | alt= | url=http://www.sabahdivers.com | email=sabahdivers2u@yahoo.com | address=G27, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 256483, +6 12 8339901 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 255482 | hours=8:30AM-5:30PM daily | price= | content=Provide SDI courses in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Diving tours to popular dive destinations all over Borneo, such as Sipadan and Layang Layang. Tunku Abdul Rahman fun dive packages available departing Jesselton Point Jetty including equipment, boat transfers and 2-3 dives. No shower facility. Guests will be left alone to walk back to the office after TAR fun diving. Beware - they ask credit card numbers including CVC for advanced booking. Notorious for arrogant office staff. }} * {{do | name=Sensi Borneo Diving Resort & Tours | alt=Diving Live-Aboard ‘Orient Explorer’ | url=http://www.sensiborneo.com/ | email=info@sensiborneo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 788 111, +60 17 402063 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Provide scuba diving trips and PADI courses. Also operate the 796 ton, 56.6-m motor yacht ''Orient Explorer'' as a live aboard and floating hotel off shore from Kota Kinabalu. It was launched in 1943 and has a dive deck, passenger cabins including family cabins, luxury and economy cabins, a restaurant, bar, lounge and a sick bay. The dive services offer a full range of PADI scuba diving courses from open water, divemaster, technical diving and rebreather courses. Trips to the Usukan Bay wreck dives and many other dive sites are available. }} ===Deep sea fishing=== Kota Kinabalu is also one of the best and cheapest places in Malaysia for exciting deep sea fishing trips. Boats depart from the makeshift jetty next to the Kota Kinabalu Central Market, the boats are to be found behind the small night market/parking lot. Trips of all kinds can be arranged with the charter operators. Popular options include day trips that go for prices that start from around RM 2,000/boat and 2-day, 1-night or 3-day, 2-night trips (you sleep on the boat) that go from RM 3,000/boat. Most boats take around 10 persons per trip. Locals usually head to the Mengalum and Mantanani islands or near some oil rigs that are all a few hours away from Kota Kinabalu. Beginners can also opt for shorter trips to fish in a shipwreck off Gaya Island. For the very adventurous and advanced anglers, there are also several fishing competition held annually. The most popular one is the Labuan IGFA Competition which is usually held around the Layang Layang island (''Swallow Reef'') area. The trips for this competition last for almost 1 week and cost at least RM 15,000/boat. The boats are mostly pretty rudimentary medium-sized wooden fishing vessels, don't expect any luxury or too much comfort for those prices. Basic toilets are available on board, but you won't be able to shower for the duration of the trip. Basic meals are also usually available and included in the hire price. Rental of fishing equipment can also be arranged by most of the boat charter providers. Do ensure that life vests are provided for all occupants well before setting out. If you want to check out the boats before you head out, just drop by the open air parking lot near the Central Market and Hyatt Hotel, most of the for hire fishing boats are parked there. You can also see some of the catch for yourself when the boats return from their trips at around 2PM. You will probably see more boats coming and going on Sunday or Monday. * {{do | name=Borneo Crystal Sdn. Bhd. | alt=Borneo Crystal | url=http://www.borneocrystal.com | email=borneocrystal@yahoo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 17 860 32 05 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offering private charters, diving trips, island and sunset cruises as well as deep-sea fishing tours on a 60-ft American Sport Fishing Yacht. The boat is berthed in one of the most beautiful marinas in South-East Asia - Sutera Harbour Marina. }} * {{do | name=7 star fishing | url=http://7starfishingsabah.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A more expensive option but the website has some nice pictures and videos to give you a glimpse of what you can expect from a fishing trip in Kota Kinabalu }} * {{do | name=Mr. K.K. Law | url= | email=elhh82@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 16 826 4588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From RM2,000 | content=A budget friendly option popular with the locals. The boat owner himself will be happy to come on the trip himself or help you arrange for more people to fill up the boat if your group doesn't have enough people. }} ===White water rafting=== The nearest place for rafting would be on '''Kiulu River''', Tamparuli, about 1 hour away from KK in the district of Tuaran. The white water is classified Grade 1-2 which is suitable for beginners and children. A more adventurous rafting experience is '''Padas River''' near [[Tenom]] which is about 2-3 hours south from Kota Kinabalu. Padas is classified as Grade 3-4. There are many tour companies offering day packages for rafting in Kiulu and Padas and would normally include return transfer and meals. ===Wetland river cruise=== Klias River is in the '''Klias Wetland Mangrove Forest Reserve''' which is located on the Kuala Penyu district headland made up of riverine mangrove about 2-2½ hours away from KK. The cruise offers visitors a chance to see various wildlife including the proboscis monkeys, crocodile, monitor lizards, Kingfishers and fireflies once it is dark. The ''New Sabah Times'' (Sabah's newspaper) reported in May 2017 that the Klias river tours were in steep decline from a lack of tourists and were requesting assistance from local government for continued support. Although this decline is affecting tourist numbers the local guides also benefit less. This maybe the ideal time to visit and enjoy the wetlands while it is quiet. There are also other river safaris nearby Klias in Garama and Weston which are also interesting in their own right albeit slightly further away from KK. ===Sailing and yachting=== The main starting point for sailing or boating is in '''[http://www.suteraharbour.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=97 Sutera Harbour Marina]''' which has 104 berths. Yacht charter is offered by North Borneo Yachting. Tel: +60 88-318888 '''[http://www.kinabaluyachtclub.com/ Kinabalu Yacht Club] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' in Tanjung Aru offer various boating activities, tel: +60 88 240070 ===Sports=== Likas Sports Complex is the main sporting venue in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The complex includes a soccer stadium and fields, hockey fields, badminton courts, tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, and many more. The complex also play host many local, regional and international sports event. There are also many golf courses in Kota Kinabalu including the Sabah Golf and Country Club (18-hole) in Bukit Padang, Kinabalu Golf Club (11-hole) in Tanjung Aru, Sutera Harbour Golf Club (27-hole), Karambunai Golf and Country Club (18-hole) and Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club (18-hole). Driving range available in Lintas and Likas. * {{do | name=Golf Academy Borneo | url=http://www.golfacademyborneo.com | email=info@golfacademyborneo.com | address=1st Floor, Likas Golf Driving Range, Jl. Istiadad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 14 334 3565 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Private golf lessons with British PGA-accredited professional golf tutors, short game clinics, kids golf clinics and a Junior Programmes. }} * {{do | name=Sabah Extreme Sport Association | alt=bike, blade, and board | url=https://www.facebook.com/Sabah-Extreme-Sport-Association-1366601686750964 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Skateboarding, Inline Skating and BMX stunts with extreme sports community group in Kota Kinabalu. }} * ''' Trinity Self-Defence''', Lot 12 1st Floor Likas Plaza, Phase 1, Mile 4 1/2 Jl. Tuaran 8. Learn some self-defence skills at a Kota Kinabalu Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Gym classes include Brazilian jiu-jitsu, CMB, Judo and Shootfighting. Experienced trainers. (''[mailto:trinityselfdef@gmail.com trinityselfdef@gmail.com]''). * {{do | name=Ultimate | alt=Frisbee | url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultimatefrisbeesabah | email=info@sabahultimate.com | address=Tue & Thu: Pertama Pantai (1st Beach) Tanjung Aru district. Tanjung Aru Rugby Field | lat=5.94806 | long=116.04941 | directions=on the beach and field near KKIA Terminal 2 in Tanjung Aru | phone=+60 12 829 7881 | tollfree= | hours=Tu Th 6:30PM-8PM, Su 4PM- 6PM | price=Free | content=''Frisbee'' for all ages and abilities. Show up with enthausiasm and a basic knowledge of ''Ultimate'' rules and enjoy a game with the ''Ultimate'' players of Sabah. }} ===Festival and events=== *'''Harvest Festival''', a festival celebrating the harvesting of the rice paddy fields by the Kadazandusun people, called in Bahasa Kadazandusan (Language of Kadazan & Dusun people, accepted as Kadazandusan by KDCA in Malaysia) and accepted in the Malay/Kadazandusun press as Pesta Kemataan. Typically Pesta Kemataan is held during the end of May into early June every year. It is the only harvest festival/pesta kemataan held in Malaysia. One of the most popular venues to witness the celebration is in KK city at the KDCA centre,(KadazanDusun Cultural Association)in Penampang district of KK city.The festival is held to celebrate the sacrifice of their goddess Saviour Hurninodun who by her actions saved them from famine. They also thank their creator Deities Kinoingan and Sumundo for giving them their sacred rice crop.Events include "Unduk Ngadau" beauty pageant, cultural dances, food, and drinking tapai a (traditional rice alcoholic) drink made from rice. The event is widely covered within the press and radio programmes, local malls have "Display teams " performing traditional dance, also they are seen performing within the larger hotels and resorts. The girls and young women wear various traditional clothes from their local districts within Sabah with coloured beaded and metal adornments to denote their status single; married men wear a similar dress code for each separate Sabahan tribe or culture they are from. *'''City Run''', annual marathon held around March or April. * {{do | name=Likas Bay , Taman Awam Teluk Likas | alt=Dragon Boat Racing/Meeting in May. | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content= }} == Buy == [[Image:City Parade, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Centre Point Sabah]] Popular souvenirs include coffee and all sorts of foods made from durian. * {{buy | name=Filipino Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen | lat=5.9812496 | long=116.071733086099 | directions=Next to the waterfront | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-12 | Known as=Handicraft Market | content=Synonymous with pearls, local handicrafts, home decorations and lately crystals. Don't forget to bargain for good prices. You can also find souvenirs such as keychains, t-shirts with Sabah themes, carved wooden statues, batiks and sarongs, rattan handicraft and floor mats, Islamic calligraphy and broaches. Some of the items are imported from Australia and others from neighboring Asian countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Korea, and there is little actual Sabah handicraft available; however, it is a very colorful place that will stay in your memory as a 'souvenir' from Sabah. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Sunday market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya from Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen to Jalan Bandaran | lat=5.984817 | long=116.077602 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-12 | content=With everything from Malaysian delicacies, ground coffee, t-shirts, handicrafts, hardware to anything in between at bargain prices. A particular focus on clothing and jewelry. Held every Sunday morning, 6AM-1PM, along Jl. Gaya right in the heart of town. }} * {{buy | name=Borneo Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.artborneo.com/ | email= | address= | lat=5.978537 | long=116.07206 | directions= | phone=+60 88-280707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in Asia City Complex, contain art works by local and regional artists. Art works are for sale. }} * {{buy | name=Night Food Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98054 | long=116.07121 | directions= | phone=+60 12-899 7870 | tollfree= | hours=17ː30-23ː00 daily | price= | lastedit=2020-09-29 | content=Maybe think twice before going overboard on ordering some of the food items here due to the hygiene and smell, but this is an interesting wet market with a wide variety of fruit and seafood and other food selections. A very high energy place. Prepare to be approached by touts. }} ===Malls=== * {{buy | name=1Borneo Hypermall | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/1borneohypermall | email= | address=Jalan Sulaman | lat=6.0352131 | long=116.127022 | directions= | phone=+60 88-448 089 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2019-04-27 | wikidata=Q4595873 | content=30 minutes north of Kota Kinabalu city centre. The following hotels: Tune Hotel, Novotel hotel, Mercure hotel, Best Western Hotel and Courtyard Hotel are here. }} * {{buy | name=Suria Sabah | alt= | url=http://www.suriasabah.com.my/ | email= | address=1, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat=5.9867979 | long=116.0750539 | directions= | phone=+60 88-485 468 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content= One of the cleanest and modern malls in Sabah, it is between Wisma Merdeka and Jesselton Point. The food court has indoor and outdoor seating, cheap and tasty meals, and views of the sea and Pulau Gaya. Shops consist of mainly branded goods compared to other malls in KK. On the 7th floor is the "Glass" restaurant with a large outdoor seating/drinking deck overlooking the city. It can be extremely hot on the deck during the day, and very busy in the early evening. But food and service are very good and the prices reasonable. They also have a cinema on level eight. }} * {{buy | name=IMAGO Shopping Mall | alt= | url=https://www.imago.my/ | email= | address=Off Coastal Highway | lat=5.9707132 | long=116.0658547 | directions= | phone=+60 88-275 888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content=Huge shopping mall with 54 food outlets, most on the ground level. The "Heritage" food court is on the 4th or 5th level and not very clean compared to the rest of the stunning mall. There is a large car park with overhead red/green lighting showing if spaces are vacant, for access to the Mall and the Gleneagles hospital. There are hotels, shops, apartments and a police station all attached to the main KK Times complex with the Imago mall in the centre. On the ground floor, be privy to displays and seasonal events including a winter wonderland and dance routines related to the Pesta Kemataan festival in May. There is a cinema on the upper level. }} * {{buy | name=Wisma Merdeka | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Razak | lat=5.9856 | long=116.07578 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=One of the oldest and smallest malls but still very popular. Ideal shopping centre for cheaper goods over five floors, at a fraction of the price of Suria Sabah shops. Travel shops and a good cultural shop on the ground floor. }} * {{buy | name=Kompleks Karamunsing | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Karamunsing | lat=5.97064 | long=116.07529 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-12 | content= An older but large mall that specializes in computers and electronics. }} * {{buy | name=Centre Point Sabah | alt= | url= | email= | address=1, Jalan Centre Point | lat=5.97824 | long=116.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-07 | content=A large mall adjacent to Asia City, Api-Api, Warisan Square and Sinsuran. Easy parking within the centre with access to all floors. Two money exchange kiosks and a western food court and a large choice of shops selling all you would need but very little for tourists. }} * {{buy | name=Oceanus Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jln. Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah | lat= | long= | directions=Waterfront Kota Kinabalu | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-07 | content=A modern clean mall opened in 2016. It has a foyer for festival displays. Most shops are low end. Several food outlets on the lower levels. A Hard Rock Café on the 1st floor with a outdoor seating area provides an eating outlet and live music entertainment in the evenings. At the rear of the mall is a large decking area that links the mall to the waterfront food outlets. }} == Eat == [[Image:Kedai Kopi Daily(2), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|A 24 hours 'kedai kopi' with free WiFi]] Kota Kinablu is a cultural melting pot. Here Chinese meet Malays and Bruneis, Javanese, Filipinos and even a couple of Europeans, all of whom have brought along their own cuisine. Try out the many specialties offered at the various '''kedai kopi''' (often in buffet form making it easy to order) and shun fast food chains. For meals, head to the outdoor food stalls fronting the sea or coffee shops along the streets. The less adventurous could make a beeline for fast food outlets in the Centrepoint shopping centre while those with deeper pockets could try the pier-side restaurants just after the open air fish market. The promenade restaurants between the Filipino Craft Market and the fish market are poor value and only frequented by tourists. Try SEDCO Square in the evening for top value. ===Budget=== * '''Fook Yuen''', a nice, clean, modern-looking kopitiam with self-service concept offering various types of food such as dim sum, pick-yourself dishes, nasi lemak, and roti kahwin (bread, butter and kaya). They have branches in Gaya Street, Karamunsing Capital and Damai (original branch). All branches serve halal food except Damai branch. * '''Kah Hiong''', specialises in "ngau chap" noodles (beef soup noodles). Offers a variety of beef parts such as beef brisket, stomach, stew, omasum, tongue, etc. The main branch is in Kolam Center (Hilltop) in Lintas. * '''Kak Nong''', serves Malay/Malaysian food located in Harbour City opposite Sutera Harbour. The restaurant won the Sabah Tourism Award 2007 for the category Best Kopi Tiam. * '''Man Tai Restaurant''' - in Likas, Dah Yeh Villa. Beaufort-style fried noodles. They serve Chinese style a-la carte dishes as well. * '''Peppermint''', a fast-food concept restaurant serving Vietnamese food. Try the spicy chicken rice and beef stew. They have 3 branches: Gaya Street, Asia City and Karamunsing Capital. * '''Pete's Corner''', in Asia City in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. A breakfast place which specialises in steaks and other western dishes for RM10-18. * '''Indo Food''', on 2nd floor, Wisma Merdeka (near food court), is a nice small restaurant serving spicy Indonesian food. Popular dishes include nasi penyet, ikan asam pedas and soto bakso. A little bit expensive, but not exactly mid-range. * '''Salim''' Lintas Square (approximately 20-min drive from the city). Supper spot specialising in many local "mamak" foods and delicacies including the Malaysian roti styled bread, cooked over an open flat iron skillet which is bathed in oil. The meal along with a cup of Teh Tarik Madras would range at around RM5-8. * '''Restoran Taufik''', located in Kampung Air (opposite Shell), serves cheap Javanese/Malay food such as soto (beef soup), bakso and rojak. More branches in Inanam and Putatan. * '''Yu Kee's Bak Kut Teh''', along the famous Gaya Street, its a Chinese operated restaurant that serves pork dishes for dinner time only (usually opens after 4PM until night time). A small single dish costs about RM4, soup top up is free. All types of pork meat and organs served with special Chinese herb soup. * '''Wah Juan''', is popular for their "chu chap" noodles (noodles served with pork and pork innards). It's in Pekan Tanjung Aru facing the main road (Jalan Mat Salleh). Served only in the morning and finishes by 11AM. The small restaurant is always crowded and patrons may need to wait for an empty table. * {{eat | name=Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yuit-Cheong-Coffee-Shop-Beach-Street-Kota-Kinabalu-Sabah/452951698048793 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=昌悅, 50, Jl. Pantai. Satay and cosy environment. }} * {{eat | name=Badben | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gaya Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM till late | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=A small clean café that serves a mix of Asian and some Western food, cold drinks and beer at 10AM with breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff. }} * {{eat | name=Night Market | alt=Satay Legend Lok Kawi 1 | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya | lat=5.982029 | long=116.076179 | directions= | phone=+60 10-954 3651 | tollfree= | hours=Friday and Saturday 6PM–2AM | price= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=An outdoor street market with street food and music. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Anjappar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 227969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30AM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-10PM | price= | content=Asia City Complex (facing Api Api centre, diagonally across the street from CentrePoint). Chettinad (North and South Indian) cuisine. Serves authentic Indian food such as banana leaf meals, biriyani, naan and roti, tandoori dishes, and dosai. Prices range from RM3.50-RM10.00. Anjappar is an Indian franchise with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka and Canada. }} * '''Choice''', serving mainly Indian Muslim food as well as other Malaysian food. Their briyani rice is quite popular. Branches in Taman Millenium, Kepayan and in the city center opposite Wisma Merdeka. * {{eat | name=El Centro | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ElCentroKK/ | email= | address=32 Jalan Haji Saman | lat=5.98456 | long=116.07636 | directions=Opposite Wisma Merdeka | phone= | tollfree= | hours=noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2015-11-10 | content=Popular cafe restaurant with tourists and expats. Has regular themed nights such as Mexican Monday, Tequilla/Taco Tuesday and Wednesday’s Pub Quiz. }} * {{eat | name=Grazie Ristorante | alt= | url=https://grazieristorantekk.business.site/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 19 821 6936 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Wawasan Plaza Complex, (''Next to Tang Dynasty Hotel''). An Italian restaurant. Serves no pork. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Jeff De Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Grd Flr, Luyang Ph 6, Shophouse | lat= | long= | directions=approximately 15 min from the city | phone=+60 19 8818427 (reservation) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Dishes include lamb and beef steak, oxtail soup, lamb shank, BBQ lamb and the exclusive Wagyu beef steak. }} * '''Hi Seoul''', pretty good Korean restaurant in Likas Square near Sabah Trade Center. * '''Jothy's Fish Head Curry and Banana Leaf Restaurant''', Api Api Centre. An ''eat with your hands'' restaurant. A chicken dish RM8, a mango lassie RM4. Fish head curry, fish cutlets, fried fish pieces, chicken nasi biryani, assam soup and dried bitter gourd. They'll bring you a spoon and fork if you wish. Ask for a banana leaf (for additional 50 cents) and eat with your hands. English menu. * {{eat | name=Little Italy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Wisma Merdeka | phone=+60 88 232231 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The most popular Italian restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. Usually crowded during lunch and dinner by locals and foreigners. Operated by an Italian man. }} * {{eat | name=Kohinoor | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Indian-Restaurant/Kohinoor-Waterfront-1403520063276736/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 235160 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian food by the waterfront. Claims to have invented the "Chicken Cheese Tandoori Tikka". Indoor and alfresco seating. }} * {{eat | name=Nok Thai | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-538055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in Damai Plaza in Luyang, is perhaps the best Thai restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. }} * '''Old Town White Coffee''' a modern kopitiam franchise from [[Ipoh]] with branches in Menara Jubili on Gaya Street, Karamunsing Capital and others. Popular for their 'hor fun' noodle soup, nasi lemak and, of course, their white coffee. The biggest kopitiam chain in Malaysia. * '''The Stonebridge Galley''' Provides all day English Breakfast. * '''Charles Cafe''' Halal food and drink. * '''Sushi Tei''', a Singaporean-based sushi franchise with branches throughout Asia Pacific. Reasonably good food and price. Located in Ground Floor, Suria Sabah. * {{eat | name=Tambayan at Kainang Filipino | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 16-8182008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Filipino restaurant offering typical Filipino dishes such as lechon kawali, sisig, crispy pata, etc. Located in Block 3, Api-Api Centre. }} * {{eat | name=Tavern Kitchen & Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar---Grill/Tavern-Kitchen-Bar-768332396850243/ | email=contactus@tavern.com.my | address=Lot G-93, Imago Shopping Mall, KK Times Square Phase 2, Jalan Coastal | lat=5.9708 | long=116.0666 | directions=Opposite Soho Bar, same row as Starbucks on ground floor of Imago Mall | phone=+60 12 586 0093 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 10AM-midnight, F Sa Holiday Eve 10AM-2AM | price=RM20 and above for main course | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Fusion restaurant utilising Sabahan ingredients such as tuhau, buah tarap, bambangan, Sabah seaweed and salted fish as a twist to classic Western and local cuisine. No pork served. Daily shows include live band featuring celebrity singer Esther Applunius, belly dancing, traditional Sumazau and Magunatip bamboo dance, blowpipe performance, Argentine Tango and fire juggling flair bartenders. Recommended to make a reservation as it is often fully booked. }} * {{eat | name=Souled Out | alt= | url= | email= | address=KK Times Square Imago Mall rear ground floor. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=If you are driving in to the Imago KK Times Square there is a one way system that takes you around the whole complex, just as your exiting , going down the OUT ramp the "Souled Out" restaurant is on your left. It is best to drive in park up and then walk through the mall on the ground floor to the restaurant. It can get very busy early evening so you may have too wait for a table, prices are reasonable, menu is Sabahan, Chinese, and fish-based so do not expect Western food the menu is a picture menu so if you are not sure ask. The service is polite and very good, Malay/English and Chinese spoken by staff. A pleasant lively location, just run in doors when it rains }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Gaya Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lot 53, Ground Floor, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.987087 | long=116.078838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Vegetarian Chinese restaurant with large portions, especially the soups. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Bella Italia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88313366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=69 Jl. Gaya. (''Under the Jesselton Hotel in Kota Kinabalu's business area''). Italian restaurant serving pizzas and pastas and if you get there early there are discounts. }} * {{eat | name=Ferdinand`s Italian restaurant | alt=At the Magellan Sutera Harbour Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 303900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian restaurant an Sutera Harbour hotel, next to the international airport. }} * '''Nagisa''', a Japanese restaurant in Hyatt Regency. ===Seafood=== [[Image:Seri Selera Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Seri Selera seafood foodcourt in SEDCO, Kampung Air]] Seafood in Kota Kinabalu is very popular, so getting a dose of it is a must. Here are some places to try: * {{eat | name=Kampung Nelayan Floating Seafood Market Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 8823 1003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=10 min drive away from Kota Kinabalu city, this seafood restaurant is built within a botanical park/lake using Malay architecture. There is a nightly cultural performance with a fire show performed during the weekends. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=New Gaya Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=next to Gaya Sports Recreation Centre | phone=+60 88 8838 5020 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=One of the most visited seafood restaurant by locals. Prices are fixed and maybe 20%-30% cheaper than some city seafood restaurants. Deep fried crabs with egg yolk & butter prawn. Highly recommended for visitors who have spare time. }} * '''Ocean Seafood Restaurant''', next to the Promenade Hotel and Parkson Grand. The restaurant faces the coastline. You can take a pick on your seafood orders by the fishtanks, or if you prefer, you can let the waiters recommend at your table. * '''Portview Seafood Restaurant''', There are 2 branches of this in Kota Kinabalu. One of them is opposite Centrepoint Shopping Centre, called The Waterfront. This one is quite new, a very popular place for tourists and orders can be taken either way similar to Ocean Restaurant. This restaurant is nestled amongst other popular nightlife hangouts, mostly bars and clubs, but also cafes like CoffeeBean. The other older one is in front of a pier. * '''Salut Seafood Restaurant''', It takes about 20 min car journey from the city centre to Salut where the restaurant is located near the Sepanggar Bay and Telipok. It is a famous place for cheaper seafood dishes as the prawns are bred by the restaurant owner. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Sutera Rimba | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=7PM-midnight | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Welcome Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 447 866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular seafood restaurant with 2 branches in Asia City Complex and in the deep suburbs in Bundusan. Usually packed due to cheap price and decent food. (Asia City) }} == Drink == [[Image:Bars and Cafes on the waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Bar and cafes in KK Waterfront]] The main entertainment areas in Kota Kinabalu can be found in '''KK Waterfront''' (opposite Warisan Square) and '''Times Square'''. Other areas include Pantai Street, Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong. There are also smaller bars concentrated in the areas of Inanam, Likas, Donggongon and Penampang Baru, these areas are out of the KK city and are not within walking distance of KK city centre they are more local district centres. Types of drinking places popular in Kota Kinabalu are café/coffee shops for breakfast, open air bars, karaoke joints and a few nightclubs. Nightclubs and bars have live bands performing almost everyday except Mondays. Some karaoke joints have private rooms for big groups who prefer some privacy. Some nightclubs and karaoke bars have hostesses especially for male customers in exchange for buying them 'ladies drink'. Intuition would be needed if you need to look for or avoid these establishments as they are not explicit. * {{drink | name=Cock & Bull Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.cocknbullbistro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Winner of Best Entertainment Outlet awards for Night Spot Experience 3 times (2005, 2007, 2009). Located on the waterfront facing the South China sea with cool sea breezes and a beautiful view of the sunset. Featuring a live band, 2 projector screens and an pool table. }} *'''Sky Blu Bar'''. Good and relatively inexpensive (happy hour 5-8pm) roof top bar from which to watch the sunset, with great views over the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Entry though Hotel Grandis and take lift to R (13th floor) * '''Shenanigan Fun Pub''', Located at ground floor of the Kinabalu Hyatt Regency. * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Waterfront Lot 6 | lat=5.9786805 | long=116.0697704 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Range of beers and very good food. The usual warm welcome from the staff, varied English/Western menu including typical Sunday lunch menu. Outdoor seating area under the shade is small, the unshaded deck area is larger but can be extremely hot, A/con in doors. Pleasant polite attentive staff, food and drinks arrive promptly, clean toilets, a good atmosphere, taxi rank across the street, staff wave and taxis come to the bar door to collect you. }} * '''Sunset Bar''', at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort (STAR), one of the best places to drink and catch the sunset. An expensive RM30 per small 300ml beer. This bar area since 2016 has been strictly controlled access and for the hotel guests only. There is a minimum current spend per customer of RM60 and seating has to be pre-booked this also applies to the hotel guests. There are 495 rooms at the resort so the Sunset bar gets very busy around 6PM to view the sunset. Security is present and they have good cctv security for those who try to visit without permission. Generally a pleasant experience with the flying fish and the occasional dolphin passing the bar area, overall a good atmosphere.Non residents are allowed in but have to report to the front desk to sign in. * '''Chocolate Factory''', a funky club in Times Square with live band. Popular with younger crowds. * '''Cocoon Restaurant & Bar''', One of Kota Kinabalu's most notable nightspots. It is a relaxed bar in the day and a lively bar/club by night, with the action carrying on into the small hours. * '''Bee Kim KTV''', Sadong Jaya around Karamunsing area. * '''Strawberry KTV''', Segama and Central market. * '''Razz-Ma-Tazz''', Just outside the central business district along Jl. Tuaran, it is one of the largest and most popular nightclubs in the city. Features two rooms, the larger one, Z'Razz, features a live band rotated with DJ spinning mainly hip-hop tracks. The smaller room, Zuave, plays mainly house, trance, and other dance tracks. * '''Bed'''. Located on the Promenade near the night markets. One room with a cover band, pool table and DJ. * '''BB Cafe''', at Jalan Pantai (Beach Street) has an interesting setting under a huge canopy with occasional events. * '''Firefly''' Bar & Grill, Live band in Kota Kinabalu Times Square. Hot place to hang out, dance and chill. * {{drink | name=Upperstar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.9842687 | long=116.07537 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content=A popular local dining and drinking joint with branches near Hyatt (see map), Suria Sabah, Damai and Likas. }} * '''White Room''', perhaps the hippest and glamorous club in KK where people go to be seen. Prices are slightly expensive. Located in Times Square. * {{drink | name=October coffee house | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98365 | long=116.0782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-10 | content=Nice espresso coffees, smoothies and cakes in pleasant air-con environment. }} * {{drink | name=Santan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterfront Kota Kinabalu | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Oceanus Mall, jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=The Irish/Shamrock bar and the Santan have the same owners. The Santan has super quick service and the food is hot and tasty. Tuaran noodles is beautiful, a cold beer and the view make for a perfect visit The waterfront has a policy among the outlets. You can sit where you like, order food from any of the food outlets. But you order and pay for your beer from one outlet or pay up and move next door. }} * {{eat | name=Hard Rock Cafe | alt=Oceanus Mall | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=Inside the Oceanus Mall on the first floor. The ground floor brings you in to the rock shop. Go up the stairs to the restaurant sit indoors or keluar dodok and enjoy the food , drinks, atmosphere and the view, oh yeah the music! It is A/C cool indoors, they have an external balcony with views across the harbour and sunset views at about 6PM. Really good food, service, drinks, views. Oh yeah the toilets are very clean. They have live bands. }} == Sleep == Kota Kinabalu has accommodation from expensive to cheap. This is such a changing price market the best way to check prices is the internet pages such as Sabahbah.com, MySabah.com Sabah tourism.com, or Trip Advisor searches until you find the price you want. === Budget === * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Akinabalu Youth Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.akinabaluyh.com/ | email=akinabaluyh@yahoo.com | address=Lot 133, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.982097 | long=116.076298 | directions= | phone=+60 88-272188 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM20-30, double RM70-80 | image=Akinabalu Youth Hostel in Kota Kinabalu.jpg | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Rundown budget hostel. Two computers with free internet access, TV and DVD, and free breakfast. A/C costs extra and is only from 5PM to 10AM. }} * {{sleep | name=Asia Adventure Lodge | alt= | url= | email=asiaadventurelodge@yahoo.com.my | address=112, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.983250 | long=116.076713 | directions= | phone=+60 88255422 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Fan dorm RM17, A/C RM22, single RM40, double RM58 | content=Smaller hostel with a friendly family feel located right in the heart of town next to Internet cafe, banks, travel agents, supermarkets and nightlife, plus the colourful and deliciously diversified Sunday Market. Free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Adventure Center and Lodge | alt= | url= | email=Borneoadventurecenter@yahoo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 241515 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM21, twin or dbl room RM55 | content=Double, triple as well as backpackers dormitory beds. All rooms have fan, A/C at night and either a common or an ensuite shower room with hot water shower. Self service kitchen equipped with refrigerator, microwave oven, stove, toaster, coffee making facilities, CCTV security, electronic card access system, in-house laundry service, cable TV at the lobby, Wi-Fi. Rates inclusive of simple breakfast (toast with coffee/tea). }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.borneobackpackers.com/ | email=info@borneobackpackers.com | address=24 Lorong Dewan | lat=5.983443 | long=116.077617 | directions=In central Kota Kinabalu, not far from Gaya street | phone=+60 88234009 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM35, single RM60, double RM80 | content=Clean bathroom, toilets, pantry area, internet, laundry, cosy lounge area, roof garden deck, 24-hr security, and a tour information counter. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable local staff. A/C or fan rooms. Large dormitory with 10 beds, medium dormitory 4-6 beds and private rooms. Each room has small storage compartment for personal items. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo BeacHouse Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.borneobeachouse.com | email=borneo.beachouse@gmail.com | address=122 Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru | lat=5.948602 | long=116.047898 | directions=Now that all flights go to Terminal 1 you will be forced to go to the bus station and from there you can take buses 16A-B-C (ask to be drop near Tanjung Aru beach and then you walk). | phone=+60 88 218331 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Fan dorm RM29, A/C dorm RM39 (after tax) | lastedit=2016-03-11 | content=Fairly good backpackers hostel. Located far outside the city next to Tanjung Aru Beach(good for sunset). Staff are friendly. Good wifi, hot water. Located near some hawker stalls where you can get cheap Malay food for RM5-6. During the day the beach is empty and you can enjoy free. }} [[Image:Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Sunday Market in Gaya Street (Chinatown). Many budget accommodations in this area]] * {{sleep | name=Borneo Gaya Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.borneogayalodge.com/ | email=info@borneogayalodge.com | address=78 Jalan Gaya | lat=5.984630 | long=116.077457 | directions=Nearby to Sunday street-market in central of Kota Kinabalu. | phone=+60 88 242477 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=A/C dorm RM25, double room RM69 | content=First opened 2008. Bed sheet and towel, free hot & cold drinking water, complimentary breakfast. Spacious carpeted living area with LCD TV (AstroChannel) but without window, free WiFi, books and a small kitchen with refrigerator. No curfew and 24 hr security with CCTV and computerised door lock. Friendly staff. Tour information available. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Global Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.bgbackpackers.com | email=borneogb@gmail.com | address=Lorong Karamunsing C | lat=5.966039 | long=116.071451 | directions= | phone=+60 88270976 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM15, double room RM60 | content=Fan dorm with outside hot-water bathrooms. Free breakfast and slow internet. The bus from the KK Airport goes right past the hostel. Has to be the most low cost dorm bed in KK but is far from the city center. There are a few restaurants around. }} * {{sleep | name=Century Hotel Inanam | alt= | url=http://www.firstcenturyhotel.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 380222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Located next to the Inanam Bus Terminal (North) Inanam. Spacious rooms, with TV and hot shower provided. 15 min drive from the city centre. Varieties of food and beverage nearby the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Globetrotters Lodge | alt=Formerly New Horizon | url=http://www.globetrotterslodge.com | email=globetrotterslodge@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88272796 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small, opposite British Council, just off Gaya St, street market every Sun morning, lots of cheap restaurants, banks nearby. }} * {{sleep | name=Hamin Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.haminlodge.com | email=info@haminlodge.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 272008 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique budget hotel in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City. Borneo tour packages, traditional massage, spa, restaurant and bar. Full A/C. Budget hostel rooms suitable for backpackers to deluxe rooms with ensuite. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Holiday | alt= | url=http://www.hotelholiday.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=City centre | phone=+60 88 213116 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1Mb WiFi, laundry, friendly staff. Room with A/C and private bathroom. Standard RM95, deluxe RM105, family room RM130. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sadong 88 | url= | email= | address=Lot 4, 5&6, 1st-3rd Floor, Block A, Sadong Jaya,Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 268699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single RM55, twin RM77, family room RM98 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Kinabalu Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.kinabalubackpackers.com | email=info@kinabalubackpackers.co | address=2 Lorong Dewan | lat=5.984295 | long=116.078183 | directions= | phone=+60 88 253385 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=A/C dorm RM20, double room RM65 | content=Centrally located in Australian Place. All rooms have A/C. Free breakfast, free coffee or tea all day and free Wi-Fi, airport pickup service. }} * {{sleep | name=Lavender Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.lavenderlodge.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the CBD | phone=+60 88 217119 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 218077 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff }} *{{sleep | name=Lucy's Homestay | alt=Lucy Backpackers | url=http://borneohostel.wixsite.com/lucyshomestay | email= | address=Lot No.25, Lorong Dewan, Australia Place | lat=5.983213 | long=116.077833 | directions= | phone=+60 88 261495 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM30, single RM48/double: RM58 | content=Look behind a stamp-makers shop for this nice little house with two dorm rooms available at a competitive rate. B&B. Friendly owner, friendly cat. Free, secure Wi-Fi. Nice and central. Safe lockers available. }} *{{sleep | name=Megah D’Aru Hotel | url=http://www.megahdaru.com | email=mdaru2@streamyx.com | address=No. 2, Jl. Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru township | lat= | long= | directions=In the heart of Tanjung Aru Township | phone=+60 88 239666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM128-RM188 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content=Less than 5 min drive south of Kota Kinabalu city centre, and north of the Kota Kinabalu International airport. 72 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Stay In Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.stayinlodge.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 272986 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Gaya St., where the famous street market is held every Sun. Clean and comfortable. }} * {{sleep | name=Step-in Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.stepinlodge.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 233519 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From RM25 per person for a dorm, A/C double RM80, including a simple continental breakfast | checkin= | checkout= | content=Painted in a zany combination of purple and bright green, this is a cosy little hostel in the middle of the city, with very friendly staff. Toilets and shower stalls are immaculate. }} * {{sleep | name=Summer Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.summerlodge.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=RM22/night mixed dorm; RM28/night male or female only, plus private rooms | checkin= | checkout= | content=Convenient central location with a nice lobby, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and very helpful staff. Clean, decent bathrooms, however dorm rooms leave a bit to be desired (cramped, bed frames falling apart). All rooms have A/C. }} * {{sleep | name=Tune Hotel - 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=http://www.tunehotels.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=No-frills hotel located within 1 Borneo, East Malaysia's largest shopping complex. Far from city but free shuttle bus is available daily. Online booking only. Rate might as cheap as RM1++, but understand that all requirements provided are likely to be charged as ''extra'' costs. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=X-plorer Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.xplobackpackers.com | email=info@xplobackpackers.com | address=1st Floor, 106/108, Jl. Gaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 538780 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 538781 | checkin=2PM | checkout=1PM | price=From RM25 | content=Near Gaya Sunday morning street market. Reservations can be made by phone, online or by SMS text message to mobile phone {{phone|+60 128399328}}. Complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, all rooms are A/C. Dormitories, private rooms, family rooms available. There are some en suite rooms with attached bathrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kotajaya and Back Packers | alt= | url=http://www.wix.com/hotelk/kotajaya | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 222715 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=(''Sinsuran Complex''), Short distance to Centre Point, Api-Api Centre, Kompleks Asia City and waterfront bars. Budget rooms with private bathroom are available. Friendly host. }} *{{sleep | name=Impiana Mutiara Hotel | url=http://www.aristoasia.com | email=info@impianamutiarahotel.com | address=No.12, Jl. Perpaduan, Kampung Air | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 231991 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Promotional rates from RM65 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Budget hotel with 27 rooms. Every room comes with an attached bathroom with hot and cold shower, individual A/C and TV with cable channels. Reservations can be made online. }} === Mid-range === *{{sleep | name=King Park Hotel | url=http://kk.kingparkhotel.com.my | email=reservations@kk.kingparkhotel.com.my | address=Jl. Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 270500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM128-RM198 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content=Clean, 14-storey, 3-star hotel. Panoramic views of the city and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park from the upper floors. Online reservations available. }} *{{sleep | name=Celyn City Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.celyncity.com/city_contacts.php | email=inquiryhotel@myne.com.my | address=Lot 30, Block A, Ground Floor Warisan Square | lat= | long= | directions=Hotel reception is on the 1st floor of Warisan Square shopping paradise | phone=+60 88-448 787 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=RM150-480 | content=5-storey boutique hotel with 72 rooms. Online reservations. Waterside location. LCD TV, AstroTV, IDD phone, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, room safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Promenade Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.promenade.com.my/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 265555 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 246666 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Sdn Bhd. 451 rooms, swimming pool, gym, beauty salon and health spa. 2 restaurants specialising in local and Asian cuisine, 2 cafes, lobby lounge, promenade floor lounge and a karaoke bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Borneo Hotel | alt=Formerly Mercure Kota Kinabalu | url=http://www.grandborneohotel.com | email=info@grandborneohotel.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 526888 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Grand Borneo Hotel. 325 rooms. Part of a mall 20-30 minutes out of KK centre, 1 Borneo mall; an entertainment complex with over 400 stores of leisure, entertainment and culinary delights. }} * {{sleep | name=The Klagan Regency | alt= | url=http://www.theklaganregency.com/ | email=info@novotel1borneo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 529888 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=1Borneo Hypermall, Jl. UMS. Part of 1 Borneo Hypermall, the largest mall in Sabah. 263 rooms, an outdoor pool and jacuzzi on the 7th floor and a business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=The Palace Hotel | alt=formerly Berjaya Palace Hotel | url= | email= | address=1 Jl. Tangki Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 211911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Blends old architecture with modern facilities. Hilltop location, 15 min drive from the airport. }} * {{sleep | name=Jesselton Hotel | alt= | url=https://Www.jesseltonhotel.com | email=jesshtl@po.jaring.my | address=69, Gaya Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 223333 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 240401 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Jesselton was the name for Kota Kinabalu during the British colony. Boutique hotel built in the early 1920s. Hotel has its own limousine, an imported British cab. }} * {{sleep | name=Kasih Sayang Health Resort | url=http://kasihsayang.com.my/ | email= | address=Kokol Hill, Menggatal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 246 404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM130-250 | checkin= | checkout= | content= 45 minutes east of the city center at 2,400ft above sea level offering nice view of the city and Mount Kinabalu. There is a spa and conference facility but nothing much in the vicinity but jungle and some houses. Nearest town is Menggatal 15 minutes drive downhill. }} === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency Kinabalu | url=https://kinabalu.regency.hyatt.com/ | email=reservation.hrkinabalu@hyattintl.com | address=Jl. Datuk Salleh Sulong | lat= | long= | directions=in the city centre | phone=+60 88221234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From around US$100 | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5-star resort hotel. Good for business people who just want to eat, sleep and work. This hotel has an impressive choice of restaurants and a coffee shop serving Malaysian food, a Chinese restaurant with 'dim sum' or 'yum cha', a Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki and a fresh bakery. Close to shopping centres, fast food outlets and cafes. }} * {{sleep | name=Bunga Raya Resort | alt= | url=https://echoresorts.com/bungaraya/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 380390 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=RM1,700-8,000 per night | content=In Pulau Gaya facing away from the city. It is one of the few luxury resorts in Malaysia. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkimd-le-meridien-kota-kinabalu/ | email= | address=Jl. Tun Fuad Stephens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 322222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=306 rooms. Gym, seaview pool. Next to Centrepoint shopping complex. }} * {{sleep | name=Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort | alt= | url=https://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-29 | content=5-star hotel on a 3-km Dalit beach. 18-hole golf course, excellent kid's club and has an small wildlife exhibit. There were some orangutans, which were removed to Sepilok in April 2016. A resort suitable for families, pools with small but good water slide equipment, watersports activities. Coast restaurant is beachside. RM120 taxi ride of about one hour from the airport. There is a shuttle bus between the two Shangri-La hotel resorts stopping at One Borneo Mall, KK city centre and Imago Mall. }} * {{sleep | name=Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort | alt= | url=https://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 225800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-06 | content=An older, grand and comfortable 5 star hotel. It has its own jetty and marine sports shop, also provides excursions out to the marine park. There is a small row of shops in the resort, one of which takes bookings for excursions all across Sabah. The rooms in the Tanjung Aru wing are confined inside the building and look out to the pitch-and-putt golf course. A small flora area, with a shallow pool, is in between the corridors of the quadrangle with wings leading towards the rooms of the Tanjung Aru wing it has large suites on each level. Tanjung Aru wing was renovated in 2017. Tanjung Aru has a 100-m man-made good sandy beach, with a sunset bar, ideal to view the sunsets over the South China Sea. The resort has a good water park and slides area and shallow pools, for parents and children, and a larger, deeper pool for adults only. The 2017 completion of the renovations included extending the breakfast dining area known as Café Tatu now with access from outside pool and garden areas. It has a large open aspect, very smart with sky lights letting more light in. The side walls are made from transparent rolling screens for flexibility with the weather during the daytime into evening. The Kinabalu wing overlooks the sea with views of the marine park. The rear of the Kinabalu wing on the upper floors have a mountain view of Gunung Kinabalu and the nearer slopes of the Crocker range. The lower floor has the view blocked by trees and a carpark. A taxi ride from the KKIA Terminal 1 to Tanjung Aru, or from the resort into Kota Kinabalu city centre, is RM30. Transfers from the airport to the hotel are available upon request. }} * {{sleep | name=Sutera Harbour Resort | alt= | url=http://www.suteraharbour.com/ | email= | address=Sutera Harbour Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=A RM10 taxi ride to town, or a 20-min walk (if you're in good shape) | phone=+60 88 318888 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 317777 | hours= | price=From RM 400 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Includes the 5-star Pacific Sutera hotel and the 5-star Magellan Sutera resort hotel (formerly Pan Pacific). 27-hole golf course, fully equipped marina, 2 spas, squash, badminton and tennis courts and various other sport and leisure activities. The rooms are of a high quality with either a sea view, a golf course or a Mount Kinabalu view at the Pacific Sutera. The Magellan Sutera has views of the garden or a sea-view. You can easily book trips to the islands, starting at RM35. The Magellan has an awesome buffet style breakfast included in the room rate. Enjoy freshly made roti and omlettes. The resort has a free shuttle bus going to town every hour until 9PM. If you stay in one hotel, you have access to the entire resort. An internal shuttle takes guests between the properties, the marina and the golf club. }} ==Stay safe== Kota Kinabalu is a safe city by Malaysian standards. The crime rate is lower than in the Western states of [[Kuala Lumpur]] or [[Johor Bahru]], or any city of similar size in [[Peninsular Malaysia]]. Violent crime is especially rare, and it's generally safe to roam the streets at night, though of course it's still best to remain alert as you would in any other city. There is moped/scooter ride-by crime in KK. ==Connect== The telephone country code for Malaysia is '''+60''' and the area code for fixed-line telephones in Kota Kinabalu and for most districts in the west coast of Sabah (including Papar, Kota Belud, Ranau and Kudat) is '''088'''. Mobile phone numbers normally begins with '''01x''' throughout the country. If a telephone number is not displayed in international format, such as "088-222222" or "012-222222", simply add "+6" before the number, e.g.: "+60 88-222222" and "+60 12-222222". The zero need not be repeated. Free wifi is available at various points in the city. There are some restrictions: you can use the wifi for free in public areas, i.e. streets. It is deliberately not powerful enough to penetrate shopping malls etc. WiFi is available in most hotels and hostels across KK. There are also internet cafes in some parts of the city. * {{listing | name=Sabah State Library | alt= | url=https://library.sabah.gov.my/index.php/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 214828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Manages and operates most public libraries in Sabah. In Kota Kinabalu, SSL has a library between City Hall and the court (KK Regional Library), Suria Sabah (Library@Suria; Level 4) and the State Library along Jalan Penampang near Luyang (biggest; SSL HQ; 10 minutes drive from city center). }} === Consulates === The following countries have set up consulates in Kota Kinabalu. For other countries, you may need to contact the respective embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]] or nearer consulates in Sarawak. There are British and Chinese Consulate offices in [[Kuching]] and British and Dutch Consulates in [[Miri]]. * {{flag|Australia}} {{do | name=Australian Consulate | url=http://www.malaysia.embassy.gov.au/ | email= | address=Suite 10.1, Level 10, Wisma Great Eastern Life, 65 Jl. Gaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88267151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brunei}} {{do | name=Bruneian Consulate | url= | email= | address=Grace Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 236 113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Moved from Menara MAA in the city to Grace Square next to Grace Park in Sembulan. }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{do | name=Finnish Consulate | url= | email= | address=c/o Uli Motors SDN BHD, Jl. Miniyak, Off Mile 5.5, Jl. Tuaran | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 431336, +60 88 431337 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{do | name=French Honorary Consul | url=http://www.ambafrance-my.org/Consulate | email= | address=Mrs Feona Jinu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 15 484 02 797 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{do | name=Consulate General of Indonesia | url= | email= | address=Lorong Kemajuan, Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88218600, +60 88218258, +60 88 218518, +60 88 219110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{do | name=Consulate General of Japan | url= | email= | address=Wisma Perindustrian 18F, Jl. Istiadat, Likas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 254169 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url= | email=malakun@hotmail.com | address=Wisma Malakun, Shoplot 1&2, Jalan Ramayah Putatan, 89500 Penampang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+606 8 8762688, +606 8 8770688 | tollfree= | fax=+606 8 8769688 | hours= | price= | content=Honorary Consulate (Does not provide consular services. Instead, Romanian citizens in need of assistance should contact the embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]].). }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{do | name=Honorary Consulate of Sweden | url= | email= | address=Jl. Minyak off Jl. Tuaran, Mile 5 1/2, Inanam | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 431336 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{do | name=United Kingdom Honorary Consul | url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/find-an-embassy/asia-and-oceania/of-hon-consul-kota-kinabalu | email= | address=Mr Robert New | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 251 775 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 237 214 | hours= | price= | content= }} == Go next == * '''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' – a collection of islands with beaches, jungle, snorkeling, and scuba diving, easy to visit as a day trip * '''[[Labuan]]''' &mdash; duty-free paradise, fairly decent karaoke nightlife and offshore banking. * '''[[Mount Kinabalu]]''' &mdash; is 80 km east of Kota Kinabalu, where it's possible to do a 9-km hike to the mountain summit. * '''[[Kundasang]]''' &mdash; a cool place with various markets, plantations, farms, resorts nearby Mount Kinabalu. Popular with locals from all around Sabah during weekends and public holidays. * '''[[Sandakan]]''', '''[[Tawau]]''', '''[[Lahad Datu]]''' and '''[[Semporna]]''' cities on the Eastern Coast with rich wildlife and a world-class diving. * '''[[Layang Layang|Layang Layang Island]]''' in the disputed [[Spratly Islands]] is famous for diving. * '''Kuala Penyu''' &mdash; district, about 2 hours southwest along the coast, contains Klias River, Pulau Tiga (site of the first series of TV show "Survivor") and Menumbok jetty (to get to Labuan by car or boat). * '''[[Kinarut]]''' &mdash; a small town 40 minutes south of KK contains quiet beaches, Pulau Dinawan, the 'sininggazanak' statues and still existing wooden shophouses, built around 1930s to 1960s. * '''Maliau Basin''' &mdash; Sabah's "Lost World", located in the middle of Sabah somewhere between Kota Kinabalu and [[Tawau]]. Said to be one of the oldest undisturbed rainforest in the world. * Experience rural lifestyle around '''[[Kudat]]''', '''[[Tambunan]]''', '''[[Tenom]]''', '''[[Kota Belud]]''', all along the west coast of Sabah and within 2-4 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu. * '''[[Gunung Mulu National Park]]''' &mdash; a World Heritage Site in [[Mulu]], [[Sarawak]], is 20 minutes away by plane. {{geo|5.9667|116.0667}} {{IsPartOf|Sabah}} {{usablecity}} b7318zttlj8hj47mszsj7nw2pbxrh41 4492242 4492241 2022-07-29T10:51:40Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By train */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kota_Kinabalu_banner.jpg}} [[Image:KKCity4.jpg|thumb|350px|City centre overlooking the sea.]] The capital of [[Sabah]] on the island of [[Borneo]], this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, sandy beaches, lush rainforest and [[Mount Kinabalu]]. Constantly referred to as '''KK''', it is on the west coast of Sabah within the West Coast Division. KK is one of the smallest districts in Sabah but has the largest population and is the largest city in the state. KK lies by the coast overlooking the South China Sea on a narrow flatland and occasional hills bordered by the Crocker Range which hosts Mount Kinabalu. Hence the urban sprawl is concentrated along the coast towards the north and south of the city. ==Understand== Kota Kinabalu is a growing city of around 500,000 inhabitants. Economic growth has resulted in urbanisation of the city reaching adjacent districts of Penampang and Putatan with a total population of almost 800,000. Its growth and importance is due to being the administrative capital, a major transportation hub, growing port, manufacturing hub, growing tourism and because it is the major gateway into Sabah and East Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu was granted city status in 2000, becoming the sixth city. It is the sixth largest urban/metropolitan area in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu was known as '''Jesselton''' while under [[British Empire|British colonial rule]] from the late 1800s until 1963 when the British left and after Sabah became part of [[Malaysia]]. Most of the town was destroyed due to bombings during World War II hence there are not many pre-war historical sites around the city. Before the British arrived, the area was also known by a number of other names such as '''Deasoka''' (below the coconut tree), '''Singgah Mata''' (pleasing to the eye), '''Api-Api''' (fire!) and '''Gaya Bay'''. The people of Kota Kinabalu are Chinese, Kadazandusun, Bajau, Brunei Malays, and there is significant migrant population from [[Indonesia]] and [[Philippines]], many of whom are naturalised citizens. There are also many migrant/expat population from [[India]] and a growing number from [[South Korea|Korea]]. Central Kota Kinabalu is often referred to as '''Kota Kinabalu City Centre''' or the '''Central Business district (CBD)''' or simply '''Downtown KK''' and is on the narrow coast overlooking Gaya Island. This is where most hotels, travel agents, transportation bases and most of the action are found. Most of the city centre lies on reclaimed land due to a shortage of land in the area, as it is blocked in by Bukit Bendera (Signal Hill). District areas which lie within the city centre include Sadong Jaya, Api-Api, Asia City, Bandaran Berjaya, Sinsuran, Kampung Air, Segama, Pantai Street, Gaya Street, Jesselton Point. Just outside the City centre are the Districts towards the South and East are Karamunsing, Sembulan, Tanjung Aru and Sutera Harbour, Kepayan, Penampang, Putatan, Donggongon. Due to lack of land in the city centre, other important commercial areas have sprouted outside CBD. Some of these areas have been long in existence as small townships (pekan) such as Luyang, Inanam and Menggatal and in adjacent districts of Penampang (Donggongon) and Putatan, and residential-commercial areas such as Alam Mesra, Kingfisher and 1Borneo near Menggatal; Lintas, Penampang Baru and Bundusan. The '''climate''' in KK is characterised by uniform year-round temperature of 32°C (avg. high) and 22°C (avg. low). Rain falls quite often with occasional dry periods. Low rainfall begins in January till April, increasing in May till August, intensifying in September till November and slows down in December. The weather in KK and the immediate area can vary throughout the day/night bringing rainfall for short periods to heavy evening rain. The position of KK is protected by the shape of the coast and harbour and from behind by the Crocker Range of nearby hills. Occasionally the weather rolls in directly from the sea over the city, but mostly the heavy weather blows around and past KK providing some beautiful skies and cloud formations making for stunning sunsets. Away from the on shore breeze travelling further in land by as little as 16 km it can be extremely humid, and rain at this point is very welcome. The weather is a major factor in road/driving accidents and care should be taken, with mobile devices and the internet you can now get weather updates to the spot you are visiting hour by hour. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=Tourist Information | alt=Sabah Tourism Board | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya | lat=5.985383 | long=116.078167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= |fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Housed in the former Post Office, one of only two structures (with Atkinson Tower) to have survived the devastation of World War II. }} ==Talk== Like most other Malaysian cities, Kota Kinabalu is a melting pot of various cultures. [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] is the ''lingua franca'', albeit with a distinctive Sabahan dialect, and better-educated locals are usually able to speak English as well. The ethnic Chinese, who form about half of the city's population, mainly speak [[Hakka phrasebook|Hakka]], though many are also able to speak [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] and [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]. Some residents also speak the languages of native Sabahan ethnic groups, the most common ones being Kadazan and Bajau. These languages are not commonly used in daily conversation outside of rural communities. There has been since the 1970s a large influx of Filipinos. Most of these people speak their own languages and Malay, but little English so you may have to resort to sign language to buy what you want. The other language spoken often is "Bazzar Melayu" due to the mixture of cultures and tribal/village background and the introduction of English. When buying something in the market the language can easily be five words all from a different language. ==Get in== ===By plane=== There are direct '''international flights''' from these destinations to Kota Kinabalu: [[Bandar Seri Begawan]], [[Brunei]] ([http://www.bruneiair.com/ Royal Brunei Airlines]), [[Denpasar]], [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]), [[Hong Kong]] ([http://www.dragonair.com/ Dragonair], [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines] and [http://www.airasia.com/ Air Asia]), [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] (AirAsia), [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia] and [http://www.cebupacificair.com/ Cebu Pacific airlines]), [[Perth]], [[Australia]] ([http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysian Airlines]), [[Shenzhen]], [[China]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]), [[Seoul Incheon]], [[Busan]] [[South Korea]] ([http://www.flyasiana.com Asiana Airlines], EastarJet, Jin Air, Korean Air and [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines]), [[Singapore]] ([http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia], [http://www.silkair.net/ Silkair] and [http://www.jetstar.com/ Jet Star Asia]), [[Taipei]], [[Taiwan]] (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Mandarin Airlines), [[Tarakan]], [[East Kalimantan]], [[Indonesia]] ([http://www.maswings.com.my MASWings]). '''Domestic fights''' from the following cities: [[Bintulu]], [[Johor Bahru]], [[Kota Bharu]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Kuching]], [[Kudat]], [[Labuan]], [[Lahad Datu]], [[Lawas]], [[Limbang]], [[Miri]], [[Mulu]], [[Penang]], [[Sandakan]], [[Sibu]], [[Tawau]]. Operated by [http://www.maswings.com.my MASWings], [http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ Malaysia Airlines] and [http://www.airasia.com/ AirAsia]. {{listing | type=go | name=Kota Kinabalu International Airport | alt={{IATA|BKI}}, abbreviated to KKIA | url=http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php/component/content/article/177 | email= | address= | lat=5.944722 | long=116.053056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kota Kinabalu International Airport | image=KKIA T1.jpg | wikidata=Q645760 | lastedit=2017-11-05 | content=Malaysia's second busiest airport and the main gateway to [[Sabah]] and around 8 km from the city centre. There are two terminals in the airport. Terminal 1 serves full-service airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, while Terminal 2 serves air cargo, a tourist helicopter service, and tourist flights. Additional direct flight destinations include (Japan) Tokyo, (China) Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, (Australia) Perth. The State government has foreseen maximum capacity is fast approaching and plans are under way to move some of the traffic directly to Sandakan once Sandakan airport has been lengthened.<br />Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are on different sides of the runway. Terminal 1 is accessible from Jalan Kepayan near Kepayan and Terminal 2 is accessible from Jalan Mat Salleh in Tanjung Aru.<br /> There are ATMs and a currency exchange in Terminal 1 but if you're arriving late it will almost certainly be closed and the ATMs are not always working. Make sure you've got some Malaysian ringgit before you arrive as you'll need it for the taxi or the bus. If you find yourself having just arrived and without any ringgit, you can have a taxi take you to an ATM on the way to wherever you're staying.<br />There is free Wi-Fi within the departure zone of the airport.<br />There is hostel at the airport, [http://www.skypod.my Skypod] that charged RM39/night when it opened in 2017 including wifi and breakfast. They also offer 4-hour transit stays.</p> }} ====Airport to city center==== * {{listing | name=Coach Bus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM5 | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=Leaves approximately every hour and has 4 stops within KK including the city park stop. Departs from the airport from 8AM - 7PM. Buy tickets inside the arrival area. }} * {{listing | name=Minibus/City bus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM1-3 | lastedit=2018-07-07 | content=The city buses in KK are minibuses that operate similarly to route taxis or jeepneys. They are available along the main road away from the airport. }} * {{listing | name=Taxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM30 | lastedit=2018-12-10 | content=These are hired by buying a ticket from the window on the ''Arrivals level'', then presenting the ticket to the driver (they are waiting outside on the right). }} *'''Grab'''. The South-East Asian version of Uber (who combined with Grab in Malaysia). Expect to pay RM10-15. Pay in cash * {{listing | name=On foot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=| lastedit=2018-06-15 | content=Walking into town from the airport is possible if you like walking, have 1-2 hr to spare and can cope with the humidity and heat. Pick up a city map in the airport terminal, and you won't have any problem finding your way. }} ===By car=== All main roads in Sabah radiate out from Kota Kinabalu; they have to for geographical reasons. The main road to the [[Sarawak]] border at Sindumin heads south from the city through the districts of Kepayan, Tanjung Aru, Papar, Kimanis, [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] and Sipitang. From Sindumin (border crossing into Sarawak), the road continues to [[Lawas]] and on to [[Brunei]] and it is possible to travel from [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]]. The journey is a minimum five hours to Brunei. Passports/ID have to be shown at each crossing prolonging the travel time. Brunei is a country made up of two enclaves and surrounded by Sarawak this involves five border crossings/checks, each way. In Sabah a main road north via Tuaran, Kota Belud, Matunggong then on to Kudat known as the tip of Borneo, this is a 3-3½ hr journey each way with heavy traffic and rain storms it can be longer,the road is a metalled/tarmac road all the way. From Kudat it is possible to drive all the way to Sandakan on the Trans Borneo Highway. Leaving Kudat, Matunggong, turn left towards Kota Maruda, then up towards Pitas the road heads South and East around the far side of the Gunung Kinabalu (Mt. Kinabalu) and joins up at Pamol turn left and continue towards Sandakan. Before reaching Sandakan you can turn south and east towards Kinabantangan, Sukau reserves and on towards Lahad Datu. The road continues to Kunak, Semporna, Tawau Hills reserve and Tawau. Fom Tawau it connects to Keningau to complete the loop back into KK via Tambunan over the Crocker Range into Penampang and KK city. It is expected to reduce the 10-hour drive by three hours. Completion date not set. The main road to the East Coast ([[Sandakan]] and [[Lahad Datu]]) branches off from this road at Tamparuli, then via Kundasang, Ranau, Telupid, Pamol, Sepilok and into Sandakan. Another main road heading southeast leaves the suburbs of Penampang and Donggongon towards Tambunan, Keningau and [[Tenom]]. Travel by private car to KK is quite popular with visitors from around Sabah including Sandakan and Tawau, Labuan, Miri and Brunei. ===By bus=== There are two long-distance bus terminals. * {{go | name=South Bus Terminal | alt= Wawasan Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address=Jalan K.K. Bypass | lat=5.9724 | long=116.0675 | directions=across the road from Wisma Wawasan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05 | content=Serves destinations south of Kota Kinabalu: [[Beaufort]], [[Sipitang]] and [[Lawas]]. It's also the main depot for buses and minibuses from the city center to the suburbs such as Putatan, Tanjung Aru, Kepayan, Luyang, Penampang, Likas, Inanam and Menggatal. All buses coming in from the suburbs can only stop in this depot to avoid congestion in the city center, bus fare is around RM0.50 to RM2 depending on the distance. Wawasan Bus terminal also serves as a depot for long-distance buses towards south of Kota Kinabalu. A new southbound long-distance bus terminal has been planned for construction near Terminal 1, KKIA in Kepayan. For travel to Labuan it is quicker to take the Express Coaches than the Labuan ferry. }} * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt=Inanam Bus Station Terminal | url= | email= | address=Inanam town | lat=5.994176 | long=116.128844 | directions= 10 km to the northeast of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-26 | content=This terminal serves buses going north and east of Kota Kinabalu, including [[Mount Kinabalu]], [[Sandakan]], [[Semporna]] and [[Tawau]]. Shuttle from Kota Kinabalu city to Inanam is RM1.50, 20 min, departs from bus station on Jalan Padang. }} ====From east and north of Sabah==== *'''[[Sandakan]]''', it takes 5-6 hr, RM43.50. Several express bus companies operate buses between the Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal and Sandakan. *'''[[Semporna]]''', is very far so it takes 9-10 hr to reach. Dyana Bus leaves twice daily from Inanam station around 7:30AM and 7:30PM. *'''[[Tawau]]''', ~9 hr, RM55. Several express bus companies operate between North Bus Terminal and Tawau. Tung Ma Express {{phone|+60 198827334}}, Andisba Express {{phone|+60 881 3879 7779}}, Alitopan Express {{phone|+60 881 3886 2348, +60 881 9863 4797, +60 888 976 7858}}. Buses depart Kota Kinabalu at 7AM, 8AM, 10AM, noon, 2PM. *'''[[Mount Kinabalu]] and [[Ranau]]''' 1½-2 hr, RM25-35. All the above buses pass by the entrance of the [[Mount Kinabalu]] National Park, [[Kundasang]] and [[Ranau]] (for [[Poring Hot Spring]]). You can get off or board at these locations. You can also catch buses/minibuses doing the shorter run to Ranau. ====From south==== *'''[[Brunei]]'''. There is one bus per day from [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] to Kota Kinabalu. It leaves from the waterfront in BSB at 8AM, but get there a half hour early to buy the ticket. It takes 6–8 hours and costs 45 Brunei dollars (2019). See also [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]]. *'''[[Lawas]]'''. ''[http://www.sipitangexpress.com.my/ Sipitang Express Bus Sdn Bhd]'' {{phone|+60 88213722, +60 168149332}} runs one bus at 7AM daily from the City Centre bus terminal to [[Lawas]] in [[Sarawak]]. From Lawas, buses depart at 12:30PM The journey takes about 4 hr and costs RM20 one way. ''Lawas Bus Company'' also operates an express bus daily to Lawas, departing Lawas at about 8AM and returning from Kota Kinabalu City Centre terminal at 1PM. Both buses go through [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] and Sipitang. You can also make the journey by minivans but you may have to change at [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] or even at Papar and Sipitang. Catch them from the minivan station opposite Wawasan Plaza. *'''[[Beaufort]] and [[Sipitang]].''' [http://www.sipitangexpress.com.my/ Sipitang Express Bus] departs the City Centre Terminal for [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] (1 hr 45 min, RM9) and Sipitang (2 hr 45 min, RM14) at 8:30AM, noon and 2:30PM. The 7:30AM bus to Lawas also goes through Beaufort and Sipitang. From Sipitang, buses depart at 8AM, noon, 1:30PM (bus comes through from Lawas) and 4:30PM and 1 hr later from Beaufort. ''Lawas Bus Company's'' express bus between Kota Kinabalu and Lawas. Again, you can do this do this by minivans throughout the day, although they are more frequent in the morning. You may also have to change at Papar if you cannot get a direct minivan. *'''[[Menumbok]].''' Multiple bus companies operate express buses between KK and Menumbok where there are ferries to [[Labuan]]. They depart frequently in the morning since 6AM from KK City Centre terminal next to the City town hall. From Menumbok, buses depart at 10:15AM and 3:15PM. One way tickets cost is RM18. Minivans also do the journey although you may have to change at Papar and Beaufort. *'''[[Papar]].''' Regular minivans run to this coastal town 38 km south of Kota Kinabalu. ====From south-west interior==== *'''[[Tambunan]], [[Keningau]] and [[Tenom]].''' Most public transport to this part of Sabah is by minibuses and vans which leave from the minibus station opposite Wawasan Plaza. Again, it's best to get started early 7AM. You should be able to catch a direct minibus from Kota Kinabalu to Keningau, change there for [[Tenom]]. Tenom can also be reached by train read that section below, it may be an idea to consider using train, and bus to meet your needs otherwise it may involve staying in Tenom. From Keningau to Tawau possible takes nearly 8 hours. This Sabah route is known as the Trans Borneo Highway. ===By ferry=== The only regular access to Kota Kinabalu by sea is from [[Labuan]]. The ferry service takes about 3½ hours and costs about RM40 (2019). There are two services from Labuan to KK every day: 8:30AM and 1PM. From KK to Labuan, the ferries depart at 08:00 and 13:30. From Labuan, you can continue on to [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] in one day if you get an early start. See the [[Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land]] page for details. Ferries from Labuan dock at {{marker|type=go| lat=5.9901 | long=116.0790|url=http://jesseltonpoint.com.my |name=Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal}} on the northern edge of the city centre. There's a currency exchange outside the ferry terminal, but beware that the posted exchange rates are only for large bills; smaller bills have a worse exchange rate. Kota Kinabalu is a port of call for many [[cruise ships]] passing through east Asia such as Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Diamond Princess, MV Arcadia and SuperStar Virgo via cruise lines such as [http://www.cunard.com/ Cunard], [http://www.starcruises.com/en/home.aspx Star Cruises], [http://www.princess.com/ Princess Cruises] and [http://www.pocruises.com/ P&O Cruises]. Cruise ships will usually dock at Kota Kinabalu Port north of Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. ===By train=== *{{listing|type=go|lat=5.9467 | long=116.0591|name=Tanjung Aru station|phone= +60 88254611}} **'''[http://railway.sabah.gov.my Sabah State Railway]''' uses air-conditioned trains on a single 134-km route from Tanjung Aru south of the city centre to [[Tenom]] in the interior via [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]]. Four trains operate M-Sa, while on Sunday there are two trains, running between Tanjung Aru station and Beaufort, where you change trains if you want to continue your journey to Tenom. Journey time between Kota Kinabalu and Beaufort is about 2 hr, making it more attractive for travellers to take the bus for part of the journey. The train stops the following places: Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), Putatan, Kinarut, Kawang, Papar, Kimanis, Bongawan, Membakut, Beaufort, Saliwangan, Halogilat, Rayoh, Pangi and Tenom. **The route between Halogilat to Tenom is to be upgraded works were due to start in 2018. **Trains for [[Tenom]] run from [[Beaufort (Sabah)|Beaufort]] once a day at 7:45AM so to take the train to Tenom, you will have to stay over night in Beaufort. Full details on the refurbished train schedule are available [http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/sabah-malaysian-borneo/north-borneo-railway-train-timetable-schedule-kota-kinabalu-beaufort/ online] **A leisure train service known as '''[http://www.suteraharbour.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131&Itemid=64 North Borneo Railway]''' caters to tourists and uses an old steam train and designed to resemble trains in the colonial era. This is a joint venture project between Sabah State Railway and Sutera Harbour Resort. Trains only travel up to Papar. Tickets cost RM270 and RM170 for children and includes breakfast and lunch. There is road access to the Station entrance, the steam train and the diesel services operate here from the new platforms. There is an escalator to the upper levels which includes a café and a cinema. == Get around == {{Mapframe|5.964|116.076|zoom=12|layer=O}} ===By foot=== [[Image:KotaKinabalu-JalanHajiSaman.jpg|thumb|250px|Central KK]] The city centre is quite small, and you can walk from one end to the other in less than 30 min. The city is set out along a grid system with the long main roads running parallel to the nearby waterfront with intersecting roads forming the local districts within the city. As KK has grown there are dual carriageways that weave around the city on the land available and the new buildings/malls, hospitals, etc. Further from the old city centre the roads do not conform to the original grid planners used. Safely crossing the street can be an issue, but most streets are at least equipped with sidewalks and there are pedestrian crossings on the main roads. The sidewalks in places can be uneven and the storm gutters are easy to trip or fall into. You can also walk to and from the airport (1-2 hr each way). Even the highways outside of town usually have a walking path or a wide grassy shoulder to walk on. ===By taxi=== Short fares are around RM10, longer trips around RM20. A whole day shouldn't cost more than RM300. Haggling is absolutely ''vital'' in order to get a fair price. Many taxi drivers in Malaysia are infamous for raising their fare prices, even after a price has already been determined by thorough prior negotiation. They frequently attempt to manipulate and deceive unknowing tourists by feigning ignorance and delivering tourists to the wrong hotels, which sometimes provide kickbacks to the drivers. Mentioning a call to the authorities may resolve the situation quickly. Grab Car operate, with rides costing RM4 for the first 3 km and RM1.2 for each sequential km. Uber merged with Grab in 2018, and they have similar functionality. Typical prices are half those of taxis and there is no need to haggle; the price is confirmed before a ride arrives and you pay cash at the end. ===By bus and minibus=== To travel within the city centre, the '''City Bus''' is used. The green and yellow City Bus departs from Wawasan Bus Terminal and circles the city center using 4 routes: Route 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. City Bus fare cost RM0.50 and are quite frequent. However the conductor and driver often encourages more people to get on the bus until totally crowded before it leaves. *'''Route 1A''': travels along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens until Jesselton Point and returns along Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Coastal. *'''Route 1B''': travels along Jalan Coastal and Jalan Tun Razak and returns along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens. *'''Route 2A''': travels along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman via Karamunsing and Jalan KK Bypass all the way to Sabah Trade Centre in Likas and returns the same way. *'''Route 2B''': travels along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman until the roundabout near Australia Place and returns the same way. For the full list of routes, you can check the '''[http://www.kotakinabalucitybus.com/ Kota Kinabalu City Bus website]''' ===By car=== {{infobox|Road signs in Malay|Some road signs does not have English translations. Here are some of the important ones: * '''Awas''' - ''Beware'' or ''Danger'' * '''Kawasan Kemalangan''' - ''Accident-prone Area'' * '''Kurangkan Laju''' - ''Reduce Speed'' * '''Beri Laluan''' - ''Give Way'' }} Cars can easily be hired on the spot from the hire car counters in the arrivals hall in the airport. Rates can be negotiated so compare the offers. Rental companies do not offer hand-controls for the disabled. Child seats, booster seats are not provided, there is no requirement to wear rear seat belts, you will see children unbelted in the front and rear seats of vehicles. There are also many car rental companies in the city: * {{listing | name=JoyDrive KK - Car Rental Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/joydrivekk/about/ | email= | address=Lintas Plaza, Kota Kinabalu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 138810882 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Budget car rental. Online booking available. }} * {{listing | name=Kinabalu Rent A Car | url=http://www.kinabalurac.com.my/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Wisma Sabah, Jln. Tun Razak | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-232602 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Kings Car Rental Services | url=http://www.kk-carrental-tour.com/ | email= | address=Jln Murni, Tanjung Aru | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-878282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Road signs are prevalent throughout KK and Sabah. So driving within KK and towards other parts of Sabah is not difficult. There are however some signages which are only in Malay. Most signs are coloured the same to make your route planning easier. Watch out for local low down cardboard drawn signs if you are looking for flowering Rafflesia or local produce like Durian sometimes there are road side stalls but not always. Signboards in brown colour indicates recreation/places of interest. The KK city has had too build dual carriageway roads, flyovers etc. These are very busy and congested at peak times of the day. However highways leading towards other towns are for a short way dual carriageway roads then into single carriageways which might put your overtaking skills to the test especially in hilly areas. Because many roads are steep when traversing mountainous areas the roads have sudden bends along with the mist/rain and the wet roads fast driving and overtaking at the wrong point results in a lot of accidents. Be very careful when overtaking and no overtaking over double lines. You may be on holiday in a small car, but, all of Sabah's roads carry traffic for the cities and communities of Sabah from trucks and coaches to mopeds so be careful. More information on Malaysian road signs: [[w:Road_signs_in_Malaysia]] or check out the [[Malay phrasebook]]. Highways are sometimes marked according to their numbers. The following are some of the major highways from Kota Kinabalu: * '''Highway 1''' (formerly A2): Highway heading south of KK towards Putatan, Kinarut, Papar, Kimanis, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Lawas, Brunei and Sarawak. * '''Highway 1''' (formerly A1): Highway heading north of KK towards Telipok, Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Kudat. * '''Highway 22''' (formerly A4): Highway heading east (from Berungis Roundabout, Tuaran) towards Tamparuli, Kundasang, Ranau, Telupid, Beluran, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Semporna. * '''Highway 500''' (formerly SA3): Highway heading east of KK towards Penampang, Tambunan, Keningau and Tenom ===Motorbike rental=== * '''[http://www.gogosabah.com GG Rent A Motorbike]''' Provides scooters and semi automatic motorbikes for tourists at a price of RM20 (5 hours) and RM40 (whole day). They provide maps and plan your itinerary with you to maximise your schedule and minimise the time. ===By boat=== There are speedboat services from Kota Kinabalu to the islands in '''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu from '''Jesselton Point Jetty''' with regular departures to Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Gaya and Pulau Sulug. There are also public departures from the Sabah Parks Jetty behind Wisma Merdeka. Two resorts, Tanjung Aru and Sutera Harbour resort have their own marine excursion shops and also run a service to the islands but it is for paying guests staying at the respective resorts. There are also speedboats for charter where travellers can have the flexibility of time and destination, There are tour operator shops in Kota Kinabalu centre or you can book via the internet. You can also visit Pulau Tiga which is south of KK and not within the marine park, the TV series ''Survivor'' was made here. There are other islands further along the coast and out to sea but the above are the easiest to visit as a tourist. == See == [[Image:AtkinsonClockTower-KotaKinabalu.jpg|thumb|250px|Atkinson Clock Tower]] ===Central part=== * {{see | name=Atkinson Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.982186 | long=116.077333 | directions=on a hill beside Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, a few min away from the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Atkinson Clock Tower | image=AtkinsonClockTower-KotaKinabalu.jpg | wikidata=Q4281727 | content=Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died of a tropical disease in the same year at the young age of only 28.The clock tower is one of only two structures to survive the World War II destruction of Jesselton (renamed Kota Kinabalu in 1963) the other being the Post Office building, which is now the Sabah Tourism Board building on Jalan Balai Polis. Not to be confused with the general Post Office building on Jalan Tun Razak in Segama district of KK city. }} * {{see | name=Signal Hill Observatory | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.985801 | long=116.079724 | directions=15 min walk up hill from the Atkinson Clock Tower | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Signal Hill Observatory, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG | content=Offers a good view of the city centre. There is a small drinks shop, it can be very busy as can the public road as it approaches sunset (around 6PM depending on the time of year). }} [[Image:City Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|City Park, the only park within the city center.]] * {{see | name=City Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.981511 | long=116.074647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=City Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG | content=A small park and the only park in the city center opposite the court complex. It contains the '''British North Borneo Memorial''' which commemorates the soldiers who fought and died defending the British Empire during World War I. The memorial was built in 1923. }} * {{see | name=Chinatown | alt=Gaya Street | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98431 | long=116.07742 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu | image=KotaKinabalu Sabah Gaya-Street-Sunday-Market-12.jpg | wikidata=Q24439138 |lastedit=2019-04-26| content=Located in the city centre surrounding Gaya Street and Pantai (Beach) Street. There is a Sunday market here the Market starts early 6:30AM-1PM, arrive late you will miss it. There is also a night market every Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 2AM. The area is home to Chinese shops and restaurants and together with the adjacent area around Australia Place near the city police station has the highest concentration of budget hostels in KK. The name "Chinatown" is mainly a tourism gimmick after the arch gate was erected not more than after 2005, so many locals would not know what Chinatown is. Use instead "Gaya Street". }} ===Southern districts=== * '''Stilt villages''', are houses found along the coast of ethnic Bajau, Suluk, Iranun, Malays, and Ubian people. Some villages are made up of people who have been here since 15th-18th century from Sulu Archipelago (now southern Philippines) who are considered natives under Sabah law. However massive influx if new migrants from this same region beginning 1970s have occupied these same villages mostly due to similar heritage and ethnicity as these local inhabitants. Some new migrants are illegal with no proper documentation. Illegal migrants would normally occupy deeper parts of these stilt villages in '''slums'''. These slums are significantly dirtier and dangerous since the people and their homes are illegal. Stilt villages can be found in ''Kampung Tanjung Aru, Kampung Sembulan, Kampung Kasuapan (Pulau Gaya) and Kampung Pondo (Pulau Gaya)''. Since there is no real boundary between a traditional stilt village and the slum, visiting these places is generally considered dangerous and very dirty and not recommended even for locals unless accompanied by tour guides. There may be stilt villages further out of the city such as in Mengkabong which are safer and cleaner. If you are interested in slums, perhaps some speedboat drivers in Jesselton Point Jetty who live in Pulau Gaya would be pleased to show you around their stilt village for a little fee. ====Sembulan & Karamunsing areas==== Areas adjacent to the central part but slightly south of it. * {{see | name=Sembulan Riverfront | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.968663 | long=116.070941 | directions=around the confluence of Sembulan and Karamunsing Rivers behind Sadong Jaya | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-11 | content=Tiny pedestrian strip running along the river. Partly abandoned and thus doubtfully a high destination. }} * {{see | name= Double Six Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= Grace Point, Sembulan | lat= 5.962233 | long= 116.061776 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A memorial site on the location of the 1976 plane crash which killed the state chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens and other state cabinet members. There is a nice new food court on site called Grace Point Food Court offering local Sabah, Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Thai and other cuisine. }} [[File:KotaKinabalu Sabah CityMosque-08.jpg|thumb|250px|Kota Kinabalu City Mosque]] * {{see | name=Sabah State Museum | alt= | url=http://museum.sabah.gov.my/?q=content/sabah-museum-kota-kinabalu | email= | address=Jalan Kebajikan | lat=5.960407 | long=116.071524 | directions= | phone=+60 88-225 033 | tollfree= | hours=9AM–5PM | price=RM15 | lastedit=2017-11-11 | content=Has 3 storeys of exhibits. A good place to understand the history of Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The museum complex also features the '''Science and Technology Museum''', '''Sabah Art Gallery''' and '''a heritage village'''. [https://www.facebook.com/www.sabahartgallery.com.my/ Sabah Art Gallery] contains artworks by local artists, they also have a very well stock book shop covering everything about Sabah. }} * {{see | name=Islamic Civilization Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Menteri | lat=5.963235 | long=116.073959 | directions=behind Sacred Heart Cathedral and nearby the State Museum | phone=+60 88-253 199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has a history of Islamic civilization in Sabah. }}Entry on the same ticket as for Sabah State Museum. [[File:KotaKinabalu Sabah SabahStateMosque-02.jpg|thumb|250px|Sabah State Mosque]] * {{see | name=Sacred Heart Cathedral | alt= | url=http://sacredheartcathedralkk.org | email= | address=Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman | lat=5.964654 | long=116.072318 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=Roman Catholic church. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu and the cathedral is one of the largest in Sabah. }} * {{see | name=Sabah State Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Sembulan | lat=5.959859 | long=116.067202 | directions= | phone=+60 13-869 3148 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=The second largest mosque in Sabah, able to hold up to 5,000 worshippers. Designed an Italian architect, its dome and minaret is decorated with real gold. }} * {{see | name=Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Mat Salleh near Sembulan | lat=5.956589 | long=116.065397 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content= The only Sikh Gurdwara in Kota Kinabalu. To enter you’ll need to cover your head, either with a hat, or a headscarf from one of the friendly volunteers at the temple. }} ====Tanjung Aru==== Tanjung Aru is "the headland", land that projects out into the sea. Tanjung Aru is a Southern District of Kota Kinabalu city. It is 8 km from the centre of KK, a 15-20 minute taxi ride (RM30 in Oct 2017) between Tanjung Aru and the KK centre. The hotel resort is completely separate. The only eating area available now is the food court near the Kota Kinabalu golf club, in the coconut grove. * {{see | name=Perdana Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Mat Salleh | lat=5.949546 | long=116.04854 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An {{acre|18}} park in Tanjung Aru featuring a light and musical water fountain, greenery, children's playground and jogging tracks. The park was built on the land formerly known as Hone Place where British government quarters stood. Fountain show starts at 7PM. Running and walking track some small food and drink outlets, free entry and water and light fountain display each evening. The car park is small and there is also a small fee to park here. Within the coconut grove between the road and the beach is a small toilet block and a very small drinks shop next to it. }} * {{see | name=Tanjung Aru Beach | alt=Pertama Pantai, which means "First Beach" in Malay | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.947264 | long= 116.045917 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 20-minute drive from the city centre is the most popular public beach in the city. Usually quiet during the daytime on weekdays, at the weekend it is frequented by locals for picnics, BBQ's meetings watching the sunset and to play sports, tug of war, hand ball, kite flying and bathing. The Tanjung Aru public beach starts just behind the Tanjung Aru resort hotel and extends in a long shallow curve to the Terminal 2 of the KKIA. The curve of the beach means this part fills quickly when the tide returns and that means you will be cut off. The waters are shallow but can be {{ft|5}} deep. Just behind the beach is a grass area with palms and BBQ stations, further along is Prince Philip park, which is just a grass area with a few pop up food and drinks stalls at the entrance. The shops and bars near the main car park just off Jalan Mat Salleh were knocked down in 2016: all that remains is a food court and a toilet block. Beyond that is the KK sailing club. }} * {{see | name=Petagas War Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.1, Jalan Bandaran | lat=5.921189 | long=116.054632 | directions=about 15 minutes outside the city center off Jalan Kepayan a taxi there and back with a 30 minutes wait is RM80, less with Uber/Grab taxi | phone=+60 88-521 800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Dedicated to the 176 members of the Kinabalu Guerrillas who attacked the Japanese occupying forces during World War II, in what was known as the "Double Tenth Revolt" (10/10/1943), who were subsequently detained and executed in Petagas. It is a small memorial and is easily viewed with 30 minutes. }} ===Likas=== Likas &mdash; a historic village, now a huge sub-section of the modern city slightly north of central Kota Kinabalu. Partly occupied by mangrove wetlands * {{see | name= Likas Bay promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.992993 | long= 116.101007 | directions=along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-15 | content=A huge several kilometres promenade, used mostly by joggers and cyclists, that run along almost all the Likas bay. It starts about 1 km north from Jesselton point and runs up to the huge building of Malaysia Sabah University on the northern end of the bay. There are plenty of food courts and several beaches on the way. One of the beaches is '''Likas Bay beach''' which is smaller and maybe a bit less pretty beach than Tanjung Aru's one. An interesting sight where the beach is surrounded by the city with a view of anchored ships off Sepanggar Port. The jogging/cycling path along the bay has been extended back into KK as far as the Imago Mall, although in parts of the city waterfront areas, it's not obvious where the path is. The path continues past the Imago Mall, as far as Jalan Mat Salleh (Dec 2017). Once out beyond Jesselton Point the path is easy to use. The areas behind the shallow waters and beach are grassed areas with palms, fitness stations and BBQ stations. In May the beach and the bay is used to hold the annual "Dragon Boat" races, it can be busy especially at the weekend more so if the weather is good. It is a good area for photography with the sweeping bay, the Floating Masjid and sunset views. }} * {{see | name=Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre | alt=formerly known as Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary | url=http://www.sabahwetlands.org/society/ | email= | address= | lat=5.987296 | long=116.089134 | directions= | phone=+60 88-246955 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 24-hectare mangrove conservation area used for recreation, education and research. It is located in Likas along Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper just 5 minutes drive from city centre (15 minutes walk from Signal Hill Observatory). The area is managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society. }} * {{see | name=Kota Kinabalu City Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat=5.995495 | long=116.107608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM 5 | lastedit=2018-06-18 | content=This 'floating' mosque overlooking Likas Bay is the largest mosque in the city with interesting contemporary Islamic architecture. As of June 2018, the mosque's chairman is [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44607991 not allowing public transport to bring tourists to the mosque compound]. ''Getting there:'' by public bus, take the 8C or 8D from Platform Wisma Bandaraya (opposite of the Shell Gas Station, there are many mini-buses parked there) or pay RM8 by Grab taxi. }} * {{see | name=Che Sui Khor Chinese Temple | alt= | url=http://chesuikhor.jimdo.com | email= | address=Jalan Tuaran at Mile 2 | lat=5.971708 | long=116.082851 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=Contains an interesting 12-tier pagoda and is part of the Moral Uplifting Society. }} * {{see | name=Puh Toh Tze Chinese Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tuaran near Kolombong | lat=5.991967 | long=116.116523 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content= }} Much further to the east of Likas are the following sights: * {{see | name=Sri Pasupathinath Alayam Hindu Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 4, Jalan Khidmat, Off Jalan Kolam, Bukit Padang | lat=5.976111 | long=116.115691 | directions=about 20 minutes drive from the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=One of two Hindu temple in the city. }} * {{see | name=Tun Fuad Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 5.949369 | long= 116.107567 | directions=on the eastern edge of the city, 15 minutes drive from city center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Where the city meets the hilly jungles of Crocker Range. The park has 2 restaurants, hawker centers, the '''Water World''' theme park, a lake and jogging track. }} * {{see | name=Tzer Ying Buddhist Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampung Minintod Off Jalan Kolam-Minintod, 88200, Penampang, | lat=5.941873 | long=116.117212 | directions= | phone=+60 88-724 725 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=A pure Buddhist temple with adjacent Tzer Ying Buddhism Research Society. }} ===Further afield=== * {{see | name= [[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 6.005394 | long= 116.049325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-11 | content=A collection of 5 islands (Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik) just off the coast of KK city. Travel by speedboat takes about 15-20 minutes depending on the island and departs from the Sabah Parks jetty behind Wisma Merdeka or from Jesselton Point Waterfront jetty. Pulau Gaya is the largest of the islands with two resorts on the far side, the eastern end has a Kampong Laut with 6000 villagers. Pulau Sapi is the closest island to Gaya and has a zip wire ride called the Coral Flyer from Gaya over to Sapi. Pulau Manukan is the second largest, 10-minute ride away from Sapi. It has a smaller overnight accommodation and has the parks office to collect fees. Pulau Mamutik is smaller and offers the same facilities as the others. Pulau Sulug is the smallest of the five. Special permission from the park authorities is required to stay overnight on Palau Tiga, made famous from the TV series ''Survivor'' and has a mud pool, it is not within the Marine park and not visited on a regular basis, so the conditions are very sparse. }} * {{see | name=Mari Mari Cultural Village | alt= | url=http://marimariculturalvillage.com | email= | address=near the jungles in Kianson, Inanam about 25 minutes northwest of the city center | lat=5.9733813 | long=116.20053 | directions= | phone=+60 13-881 4921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sessions start at 10AM and 2PM. From January 2018 they only run the 6PM sessions if more than 30 people are booked. Sessions comprise a guided tour for 1.5 hours (split into groups up to ten people), and a cultural dance performance 30 mins, followed by a buffet lunch or dinner | price=RM 90 entrance, expect to pay double once transport is factored in | lastedit=2019-04-27 | content=Showcases the historic culture, lifestyle, and homes of some of the 32 indigenous groups of Sabah. The village features five different ethnic tribes: the Kadazandusun rice farmers, the longhouse resident Rungus tribe, the Bajau hunters and fisherman, the Kayan tribe, and the famously feared headhunting Murut tribe. After visiting the five tribal areas there is a song and dance cultural performance, followed by standard buffet meal included, with soft drinks extra, ''Getting there:'' taxi costs around RM 50 one way, Uber/Grab cost RM 20 (however, it's not possible to order one in the opposite direction from the park as all the drivers are based in KK). It’s easier to book online or through your hotel a package of entry and transport for around RM180. }} * {{see | name=Kokol Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= Menggatal | lat=5.988294 | long=116.212914 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a very nice view of Kota Kinabalu, the coasts and the sea from about 30 km away. The hills are pretty undeveloped but the road is good and new. As of January 2012, there is only one resort and restaurant called Kasih Sayang Resort. Kokol is also fast becoming a hotspot for paragliding. [http://borneoparagliders.com/index.html Info on paragliding in Sabah]. }} * {{see | name=St. Michael's Church | alt= | url= | email= | address=Donggongon, Penampang | lat=5.907405 | long=116.109706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-20 | content=It was completed after 1945-1948 the large granite block were dragged to the site by buffalo and then dressed on site. It retains its old-style architecture. This church has stained glass window that commemorate the lives lost during World War II. }} [[File:KgKuaiKandazon Sabah Monsopiad-House-of-Skulls-01.jpg|thumb|250px|Hall of Skulls at Monsopiad Cultural Village]] * {{see | name=Monsopiad Cultural Village | alt= | url=http://www.monsopiad.com | email= | address=Kampung Kuai Kandazon, Peti Surat 740 Malaysia, Penampang | lat=5.88884 | long=116.0796 | directions= | phone=+60 11-1419 6488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM | price=Entrance fee is RM50 for non-Malaysian adults, RM10 for non-Malaysian children | content=It's about a 30-miunite drive from KK city in the district of Panampang, near Lok Kawi Zoo. This small park shows the traditional way of life of the Kadazan ethnic groups and tells the story of Monsopiad, a Murut warrior who lived some 300 years ago, who killed 42 men who attacked his village. The 42 skulls can be viewed in the Hall of Skulls.<br />''Getting there:'' hire a taxi from Kota Kinabalu and arrange to be picked up. The rate varies, ask and agree a price before travelling. |lastedit=2017-10-20 }} * {{see | name= Lok Kawi Wildlife Park | alt= | url= http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/lok-kawi-wildlife-park | email= | address=near the small town of Lok Kawi | lat= 5.851215 | long= 116.070218 | directions= about 30 minutes south of Kota Kinabalu | phone=+60 88-765 793| tollfree= | fax= | hours= 9:30AM-5:30PM | price=Entrance fee: RM30 for adults, RM10 for children, half-price for Malaysians | lastedit=2017-10-11 | content=It features five female orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, one female Gibbons, a Sumatran Rhinoceros, two tigers, local deer, various birds in a large aviary the Hornbills are impressive up close and in flight, eight elephants, and two sun bears. A reptile section will be opened soon. An alternative to visiting the nature reserves around Sabah for those on a tight schedule, as well as giving you the chance to see the animals much more up close than you would in the jungle.<br />The overall appearance of the zoo is very poor and nowhere near the standards of the Singapore zoo, this is due to funding, visitor numbers and the weather. The shop/café has closed, so there are pop up stalls in the main car park. Feeding time is at 2PM so try to arrive early to see that, you will not need more than two hours to walk around the zoo.<br />''Getting there:'' it is a little difficult to get to as there is no public transportation that goes right to the park, and it is about 10 min drive outside of Lok Kawi (and about half an hour outside of Kota Kinabalu). Take a 17B or 17C bus to Lok Kawi town at RM3 a head, then a local taxi for around RM12-15 to the park. It is advisable to get the phone number of the taxi driver or arrange pickup from the park at a set time to go back to Lok Kawi as there are no taxis or buses at the park. Alternatively pay some RM100-120 to have a taxi take you there from Kota Kinabalu and back. }} * {{see | name=Crocker Range National Park | alt= | url=http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/crocker-range-park | email= | address= | lat=5.398384 | long=116.100426 | directions= | phone=+60 87-330 924 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-5PM| price=Admission fee: RM10, Malaysian RM3 | lastedit=2016-09-29 | content=The park is 75 km long and 15 km wide, with elevation ranging between 100 m and 2050 m at the peak of Mt. Alab. Most of the park is covered with forest. ''Getting there:'' take a bus to Keningau from the long distance bus station near Merdeka Field, depart 7AM, 8AM, 10AM, noon, 1PM, 2PM and 5PM, fare is RM16. Taxi to Keningau costs RM120. After reaching Keningau take another taxi to the Crocker Range station, it costs about RM40. }} * The '''northern coast''' of Kota Kinabalu is contains undisturbed scenic geographical features including {{marker|type=see|lat=6.122559|long=116.116245|name=Karambunai and Dalit Beach}} and behind these beaches is a lagoon-type estuary containing Mengkabong and Salut rivers. {{marker|type= see |lat=6.133780 |long=116.136545 |name=The Lagoon Park |image=}} in Karambunai could be a good place to start in order to explore this area as there are boat rides or jet-skis for rent. {{marker|type= see |lat=6.136256 |long=116.212188 |name=The Mengkabong water village |image=}} is also an interesting sight to explore. Salut contains two popular seafood reastaurants by the lagoon/lake in Salut called Salut Seafood and Gayang Seafood. Nearby {{marker|type=see |lat=6.13438 |long=116.26706 |name=Tamparuli Suspension Bridge}} is something different, and {{marker|type= see |lat=6.166537 |long=116.159164 |name=Borneo Kellybays |url=http://kellybays.com}} offers various watersports and camping activities around mangrove forest, river and beach. * {{see | name=Tambalang Racecourse | alt= | url=https://www.royalsabahturfclub.com.my/rstc-race-cards/ | email= | address= | lat=6.191543 | long=116.191144 | directions= | phone=+60 88-25 2705 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Ahorse-racing track operated by Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tuaran. }} == Do == ===Scuba diving & snorkelling=== Try dives, leisure diving, technical diving and snorkelling are all available from Kota Kinabalu. Several interesting dive sites can be enjoyed as day trips from Kota Kinabalu with nearby World War II wrecks accessible for scuba diving. Some are in the 24-45 m depth range whilst other wrecks are only suitable for technical diving. Advanced and basic diver training courses are run from Kota Kinabalu by several dive centre operators. ====Dive destinations==== *'''Usukan Bay''' near Pulau Mantanani, suitable for recreational diving. Located near the fishing port of Kota Belud 30 nautical miles north of Kota Kinabal these dive sites are ideal day trips from Kota Kinabalu. Boat trips north from Kota Kinabalu normally depart from Sutera Harbour Marina or Jesselton Point and take approximately 2 hr. These dives are only suitable for divers that already have PADI ''Advanced Open Water Diver'' or similar certification and some previous wreck diving experience is advised. There are three popular wrecks spread over a distance of about one kilometre lying 7 n.m. offshore. *'''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' offers many snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities between 20 and 30 min from Kota Kinabalu by boat. Dive operators depart from the Jesselton Point Jetty and Sutera Harbour Marina. Islands and beaches are beautiful, even though the water color is very green and not transparent. Underwater visibility can be an issue around the entire park: It sometimes drops below 3 m due to dirty river water from Mt. Kinabalu by everyday-pouring rain. If you are used to snorkelling or diving in good visibility, you may be disappointed. *'''The Gaya''' wreck lies in 50 m of water within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and is a 30-min boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. The wreck is thought to be that of the Japanese ship ''Nittetsu Maru''. *'''Mayne Rock''' has large white boulders rising 7 m-15 m from the ocean floor and is surrounded by a coral reef. *'''Palau Tiga''' offers coral reef dives. ====Dive operators==== [[Image:Manukan Island Beach.jpg|thumb|250px|Pulau Manukan beach overlooking Pulau Mamutik is an ideal place for snorkelling and other beach activities]] * {{do | name=Scuba Junkie KK | url=http://www.scubajunkiekk.com | email=scubajunkiekk@gmail.com | address=G23a, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 255816, +60 145618947 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 255816 | hours=8AM-6PM daily | price= | content=5 Star Gold Palm IDC PADI Licensed Dive Operator. Arranges daily dive and snorkel trips to over 15 islands in the Kota Kinabalu (KK) area including the world famous KK Marine Park (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park) which features 5 amazing islands including Gaya Island and Sapi Island. Whale Shark Dives in the blue and wreck diving also available. PADI dive courses from Discover Scuba Diver up to Instructor. }} * {{do | name=Borneo Dream | url=http://www.borneodream.com | email=info@borneodream.com | address=F-G-1 Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jl. Mat Salleh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 17 811 8149 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 244 931 | hours= | price= | content=A boat transfer service is available to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for snorkelling or diving trips. Over 20 sites for diving and protected areas for snorkelling. Suitable for day trips. Goes to four of the main wreck dive sites on a regular basis. PADI Dive Boat, 10mx4m catamaran and a 9mx3m RIB, SDI resort dive centre, BSAC diver training centre, TDI resort dive centre and IANTD facility. Also offer SCR courses and training certified via the PADI with both a semi closed rebreather diver speciality course and closed circuit rebreather (CCR) training courses. }} * {{do | name=Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures | url=http://www.divedownbelow.com/ | email=dive@divedownbelow.com | address=Lot B-3-12, Kota Kinabalu Times Square, Jl. Coastal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 12 866 1935 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 485 300 | hours= | price= | content=PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre is based on Gaya Island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The dive centre offers learn to dive courses, advanced courses from PADI Advanced Open Water Diver up to PADI Master Instructor & PADI Course Director, snorkelling, sea kayaking and jungle trekking. 1 on multi-day diving in the TAR Park and diving Pulau Tiga. Island facilities caters to individuals, groups and corporate events. High staff-to-diver ratios with professional, highly trained & experienced staff and quality, regularly serviced gear and equipment. }} * {{do | name=Sabah Divers | alt= | url=http://www.sabahdivers.com | email=sabahdivers2u@yahoo.com | address=G27, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 256483, +6 12 8339901 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 255482 | hours=8:30AM-5:30PM daily | price= | content=Provide SDI courses in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Diving tours to popular dive destinations all over Borneo, such as Sipadan and Layang Layang. Tunku Abdul Rahman fun dive packages available departing Jesselton Point Jetty including equipment, boat transfers and 2-3 dives. No shower facility. Guests will be left alone to walk back to the office after TAR fun diving. Beware - they ask credit card numbers including CVC for advanced booking. Notorious for arrogant office staff. }} * {{do | name=Sensi Borneo Diving Resort & Tours | alt=Diving Live-Aboard ‘Orient Explorer’ | url=http://www.sensiborneo.com/ | email=info@sensiborneo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 788 111, +60 17 402063 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Provide scuba diving trips and PADI courses. Also operate the 796 ton, 56.6-m motor yacht ''Orient Explorer'' as a live aboard and floating hotel off shore from Kota Kinabalu. It was launched in 1943 and has a dive deck, passenger cabins including family cabins, luxury and economy cabins, a restaurant, bar, lounge and a sick bay. The dive services offer a full range of PADI scuba diving courses from open water, divemaster, technical diving and rebreather courses. Trips to the Usukan Bay wreck dives and many other dive sites are available. }} ===Deep sea fishing=== Kota Kinabalu is also one of the best and cheapest places in Malaysia for exciting deep sea fishing trips. Boats depart from the makeshift jetty next to the Kota Kinabalu Central Market, the boats are to be found behind the small night market/parking lot. Trips of all kinds can be arranged with the charter operators. Popular options include day trips that go for prices that start from around RM 2,000/boat and 2-day, 1-night or 3-day, 2-night trips (you sleep on the boat) that go from RM 3,000/boat. Most boats take around 10 persons per trip. Locals usually head to the Mengalum and Mantanani islands or near some oil rigs that are all a few hours away from Kota Kinabalu. Beginners can also opt for shorter trips to fish in a shipwreck off Gaya Island. For the very adventurous and advanced anglers, there are also several fishing competition held annually. The most popular one is the Labuan IGFA Competition which is usually held around the Layang Layang island (''Swallow Reef'') area. The trips for this competition last for almost 1 week and cost at least RM 15,000/boat. The boats are mostly pretty rudimentary medium-sized wooden fishing vessels, don't expect any luxury or too much comfort for those prices. Basic toilets are available on board, but you won't be able to shower for the duration of the trip. Basic meals are also usually available and included in the hire price. Rental of fishing equipment can also be arranged by most of the boat charter providers. Do ensure that life vests are provided for all occupants well before setting out. If you want to check out the boats before you head out, just drop by the open air parking lot near the Central Market and Hyatt Hotel, most of the for hire fishing boats are parked there. You can also see some of the catch for yourself when the boats return from their trips at around 2PM. You will probably see more boats coming and going on Sunday or Monday. * {{do | name=Borneo Crystal Sdn. Bhd. | alt=Borneo Crystal | url=http://www.borneocrystal.com | email=borneocrystal@yahoo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 17 860 32 05 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offering private charters, diving trips, island and sunset cruises as well as deep-sea fishing tours on a 60-ft American Sport Fishing Yacht. The boat is berthed in one of the most beautiful marinas in South-East Asia - Sutera Harbour Marina. }} * {{do | name=7 star fishing | url=http://7starfishingsabah.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A more expensive option but the website has some nice pictures and videos to give you a glimpse of what you can expect from a fishing trip in Kota Kinabalu }} * {{do | name=Mr. K.K. Law | url= | email=elhh82@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 16 826 4588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From RM2,000 | content=A budget friendly option popular with the locals. The boat owner himself will be happy to come on the trip himself or help you arrange for more people to fill up the boat if your group doesn't have enough people. }} ===White water rafting=== The nearest place for rafting would be on '''Kiulu River''', Tamparuli, about 1 hour away from KK in the district of Tuaran. The white water is classified Grade 1-2 which is suitable for beginners and children. A more adventurous rafting experience is '''Padas River''' near [[Tenom]] which is about 2-3 hours south from Kota Kinabalu. Padas is classified as Grade 3-4. There are many tour companies offering day packages for rafting in Kiulu and Padas and would normally include return transfer and meals. ===Wetland river cruise=== Klias River is in the '''Klias Wetland Mangrove Forest Reserve''' which is located on the Kuala Penyu district headland made up of riverine mangrove about 2-2½ hours away from KK. The cruise offers visitors a chance to see various wildlife including the proboscis monkeys, crocodile, monitor lizards, Kingfishers and fireflies once it is dark. The ''New Sabah Times'' (Sabah's newspaper) reported in May 2017 that the Klias river tours were in steep decline from a lack of tourists and were requesting assistance from local government for continued support. Although this decline is affecting tourist numbers the local guides also benefit less. This maybe the ideal time to visit and enjoy the wetlands while it is quiet. There are also other river safaris nearby Klias in Garama and Weston which are also interesting in their own right albeit slightly further away from KK. ===Sailing and yachting=== The main starting point for sailing or boating is in '''[http://www.suteraharbour.com/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=97 Sutera Harbour Marina]''' which has 104 berths. Yacht charter is offered by North Borneo Yachting. Tel: +60 88-318888 '''[http://www.kinabaluyachtclub.com/ Kinabalu Yacht Club] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' in Tanjung Aru offer various boating activities, tel: +60 88 240070 ===Sports=== Likas Sports Complex is the main sporting venue in Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The complex includes a soccer stadium and fields, hockey fields, badminton courts, tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, and many more. The complex also play host many local, regional and international sports event. There are also many golf courses in Kota Kinabalu including the Sabah Golf and Country Club (18-hole) in Bukit Padang, Kinabalu Golf Club (11-hole) in Tanjung Aru, Sutera Harbour Golf Club (27-hole), Karambunai Golf and Country Club (18-hole) and Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club (18-hole). Driving range available in Lintas and Likas. * {{do | name=Golf Academy Borneo | url=http://www.golfacademyborneo.com | email=info@golfacademyborneo.com | address=1st Floor, Likas Golf Driving Range, Jl. Istiadad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 14 334 3565 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Private golf lessons with British PGA-accredited professional golf tutors, short game clinics, kids golf clinics and a Junior Programmes. }} * {{do | name=Sabah Extreme Sport Association | alt=bike, blade, and board | url=https://www.facebook.com/Sabah-Extreme-Sport-Association-1366601686750964 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Skateboarding, Inline Skating and BMX stunts with extreme sports community group in Kota Kinabalu. }} * ''' Trinity Self-Defence''', Lot 12 1st Floor Likas Plaza, Phase 1, Mile 4 1/2 Jl. Tuaran 8. Learn some self-defence skills at a Kota Kinabalu Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Gym classes include Brazilian jiu-jitsu, CMB, Judo and Shootfighting. Experienced trainers. (''[mailto:trinityselfdef@gmail.com trinityselfdef@gmail.com]''). * {{do | name=Ultimate | alt=Frisbee | url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/ultimatefrisbeesabah | email=info@sabahultimate.com | address=Tue & Thu: Pertama Pantai (1st Beach) Tanjung Aru district. Tanjung Aru Rugby Field | lat=5.94806 | long=116.04941 | directions=on the beach and field near KKIA Terminal 2 in Tanjung Aru | phone=+60 12 829 7881 | tollfree= | hours=Tu Th 6:30PM-8PM, Su 4PM- 6PM | price=Free | content=''Frisbee'' for all ages and abilities. Show up with enthausiasm and a basic knowledge of ''Ultimate'' rules and enjoy a game with the ''Ultimate'' players of Sabah. }} ===Festival and events=== *'''Harvest Festival''', a festival celebrating the harvesting of the rice paddy fields by the Kadazandusun people, called in Bahasa Kadazandusan (Language of Kadazan & Dusun people, accepted as Kadazandusan by KDCA in Malaysia) and accepted in the Malay/Kadazandusun press as Pesta Kemataan. Typically Pesta Kemataan is held during the end of May into early June every year. It is the only harvest festival/pesta kemataan held in Malaysia. One of the most popular venues to witness the celebration is in KK city at the KDCA centre,(KadazanDusun Cultural Association)in Penampang district of KK city.The festival is held to celebrate the sacrifice of their goddess Saviour Hurninodun who by her actions saved them from famine. They also thank their creator Deities Kinoingan and Sumundo for giving them their sacred rice crop.Events include "Unduk Ngadau" beauty pageant, cultural dances, food, and drinking tapai a (traditional rice alcoholic) drink made from rice. The event is widely covered within the press and radio programmes, local malls have "Display teams " performing traditional dance, also they are seen performing within the larger hotels and resorts. The girls and young women wear various traditional clothes from their local districts within Sabah with coloured beaded and metal adornments to denote their status single; married men wear a similar dress code for each separate Sabahan tribe or culture they are from. *'''City Run''', annual marathon held around March or April. * {{do | name=Likas Bay , Taman Awam Teluk Likas | alt=Dragon Boat Racing/Meeting in May. | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content= }} == Buy == [[Image:City Parade, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Centre Point Sabah]] Popular souvenirs include coffee and all sorts of foods made from durian. * {{buy | name=Filipino Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen | lat=5.9812496 | long=116.071733086099 | directions=Next to the waterfront | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-12 | Known as=Handicraft Market | content=Synonymous with pearls, local handicrafts, home decorations and lately crystals. Don't forget to bargain for good prices. You can also find souvenirs such as keychains, t-shirts with Sabah themes, carved wooden statues, batiks and sarongs, rattan handicraft and floor mats, Islamic calligraphy and broaches. Some of the items are imported from Australia and others from neighboring Asian countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Korea, and there is little actual Sabah handicraft available; however, it is a very colorful place that will stay in your memory as a 'souvenir' from Sabah. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Sunday market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya from Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen to Jalan Bandaran | lat=5.984817 | long=116.077602 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-12 | content=With everything from Malaysian delicacies, ground coffee, t-shirts, handicrafts, hardware to anything in between at bargain prices. A particular focus on clothing and jewelry. Held every Sunday morning, 6AM-1PM, along Jl. Gaya right in the heart of town. }} * {{buy | name=Borneo Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.artborneo.com/ | email= | address= | lat=5.978537 | long=116.07206 | directions= | phone=+60 88-280707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in Asia City Complex, contain art works by local and regional artists. Art works are for sale. }} * {{buy | name=Night Food Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98054 | long=116.07121 | directions= | phone=+60 12-899 7870 | tollfree= | hours=17ː30-23ː00 daily | price= | lastedit=2020-09-29 | content=Maybe think twice before going overboard on ordering some of the food items here due to the hygiene and smell, but this is an interesting wet market with a wide variety of fruit and seafood and other food selections. A very high energy place. Prepare to be approached by touts. }} ===Malls=== * {{buy | name=1Borneo Hypermall | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/1borneohypermall | email= | address=Jalan Sulaman | lat=6.0352131 | long=116.127022 | directions= | phone=+60 88-448 089 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2019-04-27 | wikidata=Q4595873 | content=30 minutes north of Kota Kinabalu city centre. The following hotels: Tune Hotel, Novotel hotel, Mercure hotel, Best Western Hotel and Courtyard Hotel are here. }} * {{buy | name=Suria Sabah | alt= | url=http://www.suriasabah.com.my/ | email= | address=1, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat=5.9867979 | long=116.0750539 | directions= | phone=+60 88-485 468 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content= One of the cleanest and modern malls in Sabah, it is between Wisma Merdeka and Jesselton Point. The food court has indoor and outdoor seating, cheap and tasty meals, and views of the sea and Pulau Gaya. Shops consist of mainly branded goods compared to other malls in KK. On the 7th floor is the "Glass" restaurant with a large outdoor seating/drinking deck overlooking the city. It can be extremely hot on the deck during the day, and very busy in the early evening. But food and service are very good and the prices reasonable. They also have a cinema on level eight. }} * {{buy | name=IMAGO Shopping Mall | alt= | url=https://www.imago.my/ | email= | address=Off Coastal Highway | lat=5.9707132 | long=116.0658547 | directions= | phone=+60 88-275 888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content=Huge shopping mall with 54 food outlets, most on the ground level. The "Heritage" food court is on the 4th or 5th level and not very clean compared to the rest of the stunning mall. There is a large car park with overhead red/green lighting showing if spaces are vacant, for access to the Mall and the Gleneagles hospital. There are hotels, shops, apartments and a police station all attached to the main KK Times complex with the Imago mall in the centre. On the ground floor, be privy to displays and seasonal events including a winter wonderland and dance routines related to the Pesta Kemataan festival in May. There is a cinema on the upper level. }} * {{buy | name=Wisma Merdeka | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Razak | lat=5.9856 | long=116.07578 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=One of the oldest and smallest malls but still very popular. Ideal shopping centre for cheaper goods over five floors, at a fraction of the price of Suria Sabah shops. Travel shops and a good cultural shop on the ground floor. }} * {{buy | name=Kompleks Karamunsing | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jalan Karamunsing | lat=5.97064 | long=116.07529 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-12 | content= An older but large mall that specializes in computers and electronics. }} * {{buy | name=Centre Point Sabah | alt= | url= | email= | address=1, Jalan Centre Point | lat=5.97824 | long=116.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-07 | content=A large mall adjacent to Asia City, Api-Api, Warisan Square and Sinsuran. Easy parking within the centre with access to all floors. Two money exchange kiosks and a western food court and a large choice of shops selling all you would need but very little for tourists. }} * {{buy | name=Oceanus Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jln. Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah | lat= | long= | directions=Waterfront Kota Kinabalu | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-07 | content=A modern clean mall opened in 2016. It has a foyer for festival displays. Most shops are low end. Several food outlets on the lower levels. A Hard Rock Café on the 1st floor with a outdoor seating area provides an eating outlet and live music entertainment in the evenings. At the rear of the mall is a large decking area that links the mall to the waterfront food outlets. }} == Eat == [[Image:Kedai Kopi Daily(2), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|A 24 hours 'kedai kopi' with free WiFi]] Kota Kinablu is a cultural melting pot. Here Chinese meet Malays and Bruneis, Javanese, Filipinos and even a couple of Europeans, all of whom have brought along their own cuisine. Try out the many specialties offered at the various '''kedai kopi''' (often in buffet form making it easy to order) and shun fast food chains. For meals, head to the outdoor food stalls fronting the sea or coffee shops along the streets. The less adventurous could make a beeline for fast food outlets in the Centrepoint shopping centre while those with deeper pockets could try the pier-side restaurants just after the open air fish market. The promenade restaurants between the Filipino Craft Market and the fish market are poor value and only frequented by tourists. Try SEDCO Square in the evening for top value. ===Budget=== * '''Fook Yuen''', a nice, clean, modern-looking kopitiam with self-service concept offering various types of food such as dim sum, pick-yourself dishes, nasi lemak, and roti kahwin (bread, butter and kaya). They have branches in Gaya Street, Karamunsing Capital and Damai (original branch). All branches serve halal food except Damai branch. * '''Kah Hiong''', specialises in "ngau chap" noodles (beef soup noodles). Offers a variety of beef parts such as beef brisket, stomach, stew, omasum, tongue, etc. The main branch is in Kolam Center (Hilltop) in Lintas. * '''Kak Nong''', serves Malay/Malaysian food located in Harbour City opposite Sutera Harbour. The restaurant won the Sabah Tourism Award 2007 for the category Best Kopi Tiam. * '''Man Tai Restaurant''' - in Likas, Dah Yeh Villa. Beaufort-style fried noodles. They serve Chinese style a-la carte dishes as well. * '''Peppermint''', a fast-food concept restaurant serving Vietnamese food. Try the spicy chicken rice and beef stew. They have 3 branches: Gaya Street, Asia City and Karamunsing Capital. * '''Pete's Corner''', in Asia City in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. A breakfast place which specialises in steaks and other western dishes for RM10-18. * '''Indo Food''', on 2nd floor, Wisma Merdeka (near food court), is a nice small restaurant serving spicy Indonesian food. Popular dishes include nasi penyet, ikan asam pedas and soto bakso. A little bit expensive, but not exactly mid-range. * '''Salim''' Lintas Square (approximately 20-min drive from the city). Supper spot specialising in many local "mamak" foods and delicacies including the Malaysian roti styled bread, cooked over an open flat iron skillet which is bathed in oil. The meal along with a cup of Teh Tarik Madras would range at around RM5-8. * '''Restoran Taufik''', located in Kampung Air (opposite Shell), serves cheap Javanese/Malay food such as soto (beef soup), bakso and rojak. More branches in Inanam and Putatan. * '''Yu Kee's Bak Kut Teh''', along the famous Gaya Street, its a Chinese operated restaurant that serves pork dishes for dinner time only (usually opens after 4PM until night time). A small single dish costs about RM4, soup top up is free. All types of pork meat and organs served with special Chinese herb soup. * '''Wah Juan''', is popular for their "chu chap" noodles (noodles served with pork and pork innards). It's in Pekan Tanjung Aru facing the main road (Jalan Mat Salleh). Served only in the morning and finishes by 11AM. The small restaurant is always crowded and patrons may need to wait for an empty table. * {{eat | name=Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yuit-Cheong-Coffee-Shop-Beach-Street-Kota-Kinabalu-Sabah/452951698048793 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=昌悅, 50, Jl. Pantai. Satay and cosy environment. }} * {{eat | name=Badben | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gaya Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM till late | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=A small clean café that serves a mix of Asian and some Western food, cold drinks and beer at 10AM with breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff. }} * {{eat | name=Night Market | alt=Satay Legend Lok Kawi 1 | url= | email= | address=Jalan Gaya | lat=5.982029 | long=116.076179 | directions= | phone=+60 10-954 3651 | tollfree= | hours=Friday and Saturday 6PM–2AM | price= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=An outdoor street market with street food and music. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Anjappar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 227969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30AM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-10PM | price= | content=Asia City Complex (facing Api Api centre, diagonally across the street from CentrePoint). Chettinad (North and South Indian) cuisine. Serves authentic Indian food such as banana leaf meals, biriyani, naan and roti, tandoori dishes, and dosai. Prices range from RM3.50-RM10.00. Anjappar is an Indian franchise with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka and Canada. }} * '''Choice''', serving mainly Indian Muslim food as well as other Malaysian food. Their briyani rice is quite popular. Branches in Taman Millenium, Kepayan and in the city center opposite Wisma Merdeka. * {{eat | name=El Centro | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ElCentroKK/ | email= | address=32 Jalan Haji Saman | lat=5.98456 | long=116.07636 | directions=Opposite Wisma Merdeka | phone= | tollfree= | hours=noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2015-11-10 | content=Popular cafe restaurant with tourists and expats. Has regular themed nights such as Mexican Monday, Tequilla/Taco Tuesday and Wednesday’s Pub Quiz. }} * {{eat | name=Grazie Ristorante | alt= | url=https://grazieristorantekk.business.site/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 19 821 6936 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Wawasan Plaza Complex, (''Next to Tang Dynasty Hotel''). An Italian restaurant. Serves no pork. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Jeff De Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Grd Flr, Luyang Ph 6, Shophouse | lat= | long= | directions=approximately 15 min from the city | phone=+60 19 8818427 (reservation) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Dishes include lamb and beef steak, oxtail soup, lamb shank, BBQ lamb and the exclusive Wagyu beef steak. }} * '''Hi Seoul''', pretty good Korean restaurant in Likas Square near Sabah Trade Center. * '''Jothy's Fish Head Curry and Banana Leaf Restaurant''', Api Api Centre. An ''eat with your hands'' restaurant. A chicken dish RM8, a mango lassie RM4. Fish head curry, fish cutlets, fried fish pieces, chicken nasi biryani, assam soup and dried bitter gourd. They'll bring you a spoon and fork if you wish. Ask for a banana leaf (for additional 50 cents) and eat with your hands. English menu. * {{eat | name=Little Italy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Wisma Merdeka | phone=+60 88 232231 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The most popular Italian restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. Usually crowded during lunch and dinner by locals and foreigners. Operated by an Italian man. }} * {{eat | name=Kohinoor | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Indian-Restaurant/Kohinoor-Waterfront-1403520063276736/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 235160 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=North Indian food by the waterfront. Claims to have invented the "Chicken Cheese Tandoori Tikka". Indoor and alfresco seating. }} * {{eat | name=Nok Thai | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88-538055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in Damai Plaza in Luyang, is perhaps the best Thai restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. }} * '''Old Town White Coffee''' a modern kopitiam franchise from [[Ipoh]] with branches in Menara Jubili on Gaya Street, Karamunsing Capital and others. Popular for their 'hor fun' noodle soup, nasi lemak and, of course, their white coffee. The biggest kopitiam chain in Malaysia. * '''The Stonebridge Galley''' Provides all day English Breakfast. * '''Charles Cafe''' Halal food and drink. * '''Sushi Tei''', a Singaporean-based sushi franchise with branches throughout Asia Pacific. Reasonably good food and price. Located in Ground Floor, Suria Sabah. * {{eat | name=Tambayan at Kainang Filipino | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 16-8182008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Filipino restaurant offering typical Filipino dishes such as lechon kawali, sisig, crispy pata, etc. Located in Block 3, Api-Api Centre. }} * {{eat | name=Tavern Kitchen & Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar---Grill/Tavern-Kitchen-Bar-768332396850243/ | email=contactus@tavern.com.my | address=Lot G-93, Imago Shopping Mall, KK Times Square Phase 2, Jalan Coastal | lat=5.9708 | long=116.0666 | directions=Opposite Soho Bar, same row as Starbucks on ground floor of Imago Mall | phone=+60 12 586 0093 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 10AM-midnight, F Sa Holiday Eve 10AM-2AM | price=RM20 and above for main course | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Fusion restaurant utilising Sabahan ingredients such as tuhau, buah tarap, bambangan, Sabah seaweed and salted fish as a twist to classic Western and local cuisine. No pork served. Daily shows include live band featuring celebrity singer Esther Applunius, belly dancing, traditional Sumazau and Magunatip bamboo dance, blowpipe performance, Argentine Tango and fire juggling flair bartenders. Recommended to make a reservation as it is often fully booked. }} * {{eat | name=Souled Out | alt= | url= | email= | address=KK Times Square Imago Mall rear ground floor. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=If you are driving in to the Imago KK Times Square there is a one way system that takes you around the whole complex, just as your exiting , going down the OUT ramp the "Souled Out" restaurant is on your left. It is best to drive in park up and then walk through the mall on the ground floor to the restaurant. It can get very busy early evening so you may have too wait for a table, prices are reasonable, menu is Sabahan, Chinese, and fish-based so do not expect Western food the menu is a picture menu so if you are not sure ask. The service is polite and very good, Malay/English and Chinese spoken by staff. A pleasant lively location, just run in doors when it rains }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Gaya Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lot 53, Ground Floor, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.987087 | long=116.078838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Vegetarian Chinese restaurant with large portions, especially the soups. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Bella Italia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88313366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=69 Jl. Gaya. (''Under the Jesselton Hotel in Kota Kinabalu's business area''). Italian restaurant serving pizzas and pastas and if you get there early there are discounts. }} * {{eat | name=Ferdinand`s Italian restaurant | alt=At the Magellan Sutera Harbour Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 303900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian restaurant an Sutera Harbour hotel, next to the international airport. }} * '''Nagisa''', a Japanese restaurant in Hyatt Regency. ===Seafood=== [[Image:Seri Selera Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Seri Selera seafood foodcourt in SEDCO, Kampung Air]] Seafood in Kota Kinabalu is very popular, so getting a dose of it is a must. Here are some places to try: * {{eat | name=Kampung Nelayan Floating Seafood Market Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 8823 1003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=10 min drive away from Kota Kinabalu city, this seafood restaurant is built within a botanical park/lake using Malay architecture. There is a nightly cultural performance with a fire show performed during the weekends. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=New Gaya Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=next to Gaya Sports Recreation Centre | phone=+60 88 8838 5020 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=One of the most visited seafood restaurant by locals. Prices are fixed and maybe 20%-30% cheaper than some city seafood restaurants. Deep fried crabs with egg yolk & butter prawn. Highly recommended for visitors who have spare time. }} * '''Ocean Seafood Restaurant''', next to the Promenade Hotel and Parkson Grand. The restaurant faces the coastline. You can take a pick on your seafood orders by the fishtanks, or if you prefer, you can let the waiters recommend at your table. * '''Portview Seafood Restaurant''', There are 2 branches of this in Kota Kinabalu. One of them is opposite Centrepoint Shopping Centre, called The Waterfront. This one is quite new, a very popular place for tourists and orders can be taken either way similar to Ocean Restaurant. This restaurant is nestled amongst other popular nightlife hangouts, mostly bars and clubs, but also cafes like CoffeeBean. The other older one is in front of a pier. * '''Salut Seafood Restaurant''', It takes about 20 min car journey from the city centre to Salut where the restaurant is located near the Sepanggar Bay and Telipok. It is a famous place for cheaper seafood dishes as the prawns are bred by the restaurant owner. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Sutera Rimba | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=7PM-midnight | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Welcome Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 447 866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular seafood restaurant with 2 branches in Asia City Complex and in the deep suburbs in Bundusan. Usually packed due to cheap price and decent food. (Asia City) }} == Drink == [[Image:Bars and Cafes on the waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Bar and cafes in KK Waterfront]] The main entertainment areas in Kota Kinabalu can be found in '''KK Waterfront''' (opposite Warisan Square) and '''Times Square'''. Other areas include Pantai Street, Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong. There are also smaller bars concentrated in the areas of Inanam, Likas, Donggongon and Penampang Baru, these areas are out of the KK city and are not within walking distance of KK city centre they are more local district centres. Types of drinking places popular in Kota Kinabalu are café/coffee shops for breakfast, open air bars, karaoke joints and a few nightclubs. Nightclubs and bars have live bands performing almost everyday except Mondays. Some karaoke joints have private rooms for big groups who prefer some privacy. Some nightclubs and karaoke bars have hostesses especially for male customers in exchange for buying them 'ladies drink'. Intuition would be needed if you need to look for or avoid these establishments as they are not explicit. * {{drink | name=Cock & Bull Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.cocknbullbistro.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Winner of Best Entertainment Outlet awards for Night Spot Experience 3 times (2005, 2007, 2009). Located on the waterfront facing the South China sea with cool sea breezes and a beautiful view of the sunset. Featuring a live band, 2 projector screens and an pool table. }} *'''Sky Blu Bar'''. Good and relatively inexpensive (happy hour 5-8pm) roof top bar from which to watch the sunset, with great views over the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Entry though Hotel Grandis and take lift to R (13th floor) * '''Shenanigan Fun Pub''', Located at ground floor of the Kinabalu Hyatt Regency. * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Waterfront Lot 6 | lat=5.9786805 | long=116.0697704 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Range of beers and very good food. The usual warm welcome from the staff, varied English/Western menu including typical Sunday lunch menu. Outdoor seating area under the shade is small, the unshaded deck area is larger but can be extremely hot, A/con in doors. Pleasant polite attentive staff, food and drinks arrive promptly, clean toilets, a good atmosphere, taxi rank across the street, staff wave and taxis come to the bar door to collect you. }} * '''Sunset Bar''', at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort (STAR), one of the best places to drink and catch the sunset. An expensive RM30 per small 300ml beer. This bar area since 2016 has been strictly controlled access and for the hotel guests only. There is a minimum current spend per customer of RM60 and seating has to be pre-booked this also applies to the hotel guests. There are 495 rooms at the resort so the Sunset bar gets very busy around 6PM to view the sunset. Security is present and they have good cctv security for those who try to visit without permission. Generally a pleasant experience with the flying fish and the occasional dolphin passing the bar area, overall a good atmosphere.Non residents are allowed in but have to report to the front desk to sign in. * '''Chocolate Factory''', a funky club in Times Square with live band. Popular with younger crowds. * '''Cocoon Restaurant & Bar''', One of Kota Kinabalu's most notable nightspots. It is a relaxed bar in the day and a lively bar/club by night, with the action carrying on into the small hours. * '''Bee Kim KTV''', Sadong Jaya around Karamunsing area. * '''Strawberry KTV''', Segama and Central market. * '''Razz-Ma-Tazz''', Just outside the central business district along Jl. Tuaran, it is one of the largest and most popular nightclubs in the city. Features two rooms, the larger one, Z'Razz, features a live band rotated with DJ spinning mainly hip-hop tracks. The smaller room, Zuave, plays mainly house, trance, and other dance tracks. * '''Bed'''. Located on the Promenade near the night markets. One room with a cover band, pool table and DJ. * '''BB Cafe''', at Jalan Pantai (Beach Street) has an interesting setting under a huge canopy with occasional events. * '''Firefly''' Bar & Grill, Live band in Kota Kinabalu Times Square. Hot place to hang out, dance and chill. * {{drink | name=Upperstar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.9842687 | long=116.07537 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content=A popular local dining and drinking joint with branches near Hyatt (see map), Suria Sabah, Damai and Likas. }} * '''White Room''', perhaps the hippest and glamorous club in KK where people go to be seen. Prices are slightly expensive. Located in Times Square. * {{drink | name=October coffee house | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.98365 | long=116.0782 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-10 | content=Nice espresso coffees, smoothies and cakes in pleasant air-con environment. }} * {{drink | name=Santan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterfront Kota Kinabalu | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Oceanus Mall, jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=The Irish/Shamrock bar and the Santan have the same owners. The Santan has super quick service and the food is hot and tasty. Tuaran noodles is beautiful, a cold beer and the view make for a perfect visit The waterfront has a policy among the outlets. You can sit where you like, order food from any of the food outlets. But you order and pay for your beer from one outlet or pay up and move next door. }} * {{eat | name=Hard Rock Cafe | alt=Oceanus Mall | url= | email= | address=Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-12 | content=Inside the Oceanus Mall on the first floor. The ground floor brings you in to the rock shop. Go up the stairs to the restaurant sit indoors or keluar dodok and enjoy the food , drinks, atmosphere and the view, oh yeah the music! It is A/C cool indoors, they have an external balcony with views across the harbour and sunset views at about 6PM. Really good food, service, drinks, views. Oh yeah the toilets are very clean. They have live bands. }} == Sleep == Kota Kinabalu has accommodation from expensive to cheap. This is such a changing price market the best way to check prices is the internet pages such as Sabahbah.com, MySabah.com Sabah tourism.com, or Trip Advisor searches until you find the price you want. === Budget === * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Akinabalu Youth Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.akinabaluyh.com/ | email=akinabaluyh@yahoo.com | address=Lot 133, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.982097 | long=116.076298 | directions= | phone=+60 88-272188 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM20-30, double RM70-80 | image=Akinabalu Youth Hostel in Kota Kinabalu.jpg | lastedit=2019-02-13 | content=Rundown budget hostel. Two computers with free internet access, TV and DVD, and free breakfast. A/C costs extra and is only from 5PM to 10AM. }} * {{sleep | name=Asia Adventure Lodge | alt= | url= | email=asiaadventurelodge@yahoo.com.my | address=112, Jalan Gaya | lat=5.983250 | long=116.076713 | directions= | phone=+60 88255422 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Fan dorm RM17, A/C RM22, single RM40, double RM58 | content=Smaller hostel with a friendly family feel located right in the heart of town next to Internet cafe, banks, travel agents, supermarkets and nightlife, plus the colourful and deliciously diversified Sunday Market. Free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Adventure Center and Lodge | alt= | url= | email=Borneoadventurecenter@yahoo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 241515 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM21, twin or dbl room RM55 | content=Double, triple as well as backpackers dormitory beds. All rooms have fan, A/C at night and either a common or an ensuite shower room with hot water shower. Self service kitchen equipped with refrigerator, microwave oven, stove, toaster, coffee making facilities, CCTV security, electronic card access system, in-house laundry service, cable TV at the lobby, Wi-Fi. Rates inclusive of simple breakfast (toast with coffee/tea). }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.borneobackpackers.com/ | email=info@borneobackpackers.com | address=24 Lorong Dewan | lat=5.983443 | long=116.077617 | directions=In central Kota Kinabalu, not far from Gaya street | phone=+60 88234009 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM35, single RM60, double RM80 | content=Clean bathroom, toilets, pantry area, internet, laundry, cosy lounge area, roof garden deck, 24-hr security, and a tour information counter. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable local staff. A/C or fan rooms. Large dormitory with 10 beds, medium dormitory 4-6 beds and private rooms. Each room has small storage compartment for personal items. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo BeacHouse Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.borneobeachouse.com | email=borneo.beachouse@gmail.com | address=122 Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru | lat=5.948602 | long=116.047898 | directions=Now that all flights go to Terminal 1 you will be forced to go to the bus station and from there you can take buses 16A-B-C (ask to be drop near Tanjung Aru beach and then you walk). | phone=+60 88 218331 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Fan dorm RM29, A/C dorm RM39 (after tax) | lastedit=2016-03-11 | content=Fairly good backpackers hostel. Located far outside the city next to Tanjung Aru Beach(good for sunset). Staff are friendly. Good wifi, hot water. Located near some hawker stalls where you can get cheap Malay food for RM5-6. During the day the beach is empty and you can enjoy free. }} [[Image:Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.JPG|thumb|250px|Sunday Market in Gaya Street (Chinatown). Many budget accommodations in this area]] * {{sleep | name=Borneo Gaya Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.borneogayalodge.com/ | email=info@borneogayalodge.com | address=78 Jalan Gaya | lat=5.984630 | long=116.077457 | directions=Nearby to Sunday street-market in central of Kota Kinabalu. | phone=+60 88 242477 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=A/C dorm RM25, double room RM69 | content=First opened 2008. Bed sheet and towel, free hot & cold drinking water, complimentary breakfast. Spacious carpeted living area with LCD TV (AstroChannel) but without window, free WiFi, books and a small kitchen with refrigerator. No curfew and 24 hr security with CCTV and computerised door lock. Friendly staff. Tour information available. }} * {{sleep | name=Borneo Global Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.bgbackpackers.com | email=borneogb@gmail.com | address=Lorong Karamunsing C | lat=5.966039 | long=116.071451 | directions= | phone=+60 88270976 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM15, double room RM60 | content=Fan dorm with outside hot-water bathrooms. Free breakfast and slow internet. The bus from the KK Airport goes right past the hostel. Has to be the most low cost dorm bed in KK but is far from the city center. There are a few restaurants around. }} * {{sleep | name=Century Hotel Inanam | alt= | url=http://www.firstcenturyhotel.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 380222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Located next to the Inanam Bus Terminal (North) Inanam. Spacious rooms, with TV and hot shower provided. 15 min drive from the city centre. Varieties of food and beverage nearby the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Globetrotters Lodge | alt=Formerly New Horizon | url=http://www.globetrotterslodge.com | email=globetrotterslodge@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88272796 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small, opposite British Council, just off Gaya St, street market every Sun morning, lots of cheap restaurants, banks nearby. }} * {{sleep | name=Hamin Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.haminlodge.com | email=info@haminlodge.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 272008 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique budget hotel in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City. Borneo tour packages, traditional massage, spa, restaurant and bar. Full A/C. Budget hostel rooms suitable for backpackers to deluxe rooms with ensuite. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Holiday | alt= | url=http://www.hotelholiday.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=City centre | phone=+60 88 213116 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1Mb WiFi, laundry, friendly staff. Room with A/C and private bathroom. Standard RM95, deluxe RM105, family room RM130. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sadong 88 | url= | email= | address=Lot 4, 5&6, 1st-3rd Floor, Block A, Sadong Jaya,Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 268699 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single RM55, twin RM77, family room RM98 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Kinabalu Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.kinabalubackpackers.com | email=info@kinabalubackpackers.co | address=2 Lorong Dewan | lat=5.984295 | long=116.078183 | directions= | phone=+60 88 253385 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=A/C dorm RM20, double room RM65 | content=Centrally located in Australian Place. All rooms have A/C. Free breakfast, free coffee or tea all day and free Wi-Fi, airport pickup service. }} * {{sleep | name=Lavender Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.lavenderlodge.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the CBD | phone=+60 88 217119 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 218077 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff }} *{{sleep | name=Lucy's Homestay | alt=Lucy Backpackers | url=http://borneohostel.wixsite.com/lucyshomestay | email= | address=Lot No.25, Lorong Dewan, Australia Place | lat=5.983213 | long=116.077833 | directions= | phone=+60 88 261495 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm RM30, single RM48/double: RM58 | content=Look behind a stamp-makers shop for this nice little house with two dorm rooms available at a competitive rate. B&B. Friendly owner, friendly cat. Free, secure Wi-Fi. Nice and central. Safe lockers available. }} *{{sleep | name=Megah D’Aru Hotel | url=http://www.megahdaru.com | email=mdaru2@streamyx.com | address=No. 2, Jl. Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru township | lat= | long= | directions=In the heart of Tanjung Aru Township | phone=+60 88 239666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM128-RM188 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content=Less than 5 min drive south of Kota Kinabalu city centre, and north of the Kota Kinabalu International airport. 72 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Stay In Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.stayinlodge.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 272986 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Gaya St., where the famous street market is held every Sun. Clean and comfortable. }} * {{sleep | name=Step-in Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.stepinlodge.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 233519 | tollfree= | fax= | price=From RM25 per person for a dorm, A/C double RM80, including a simple continental breakfast | checkin= | checkout= | content=Painted in a zany combination of purple and bright green, this is a cosy little hostel in the middle of the city, with very friendly staff. Toilets and shower stalls are immaculate. }} * {{sleep | name=Summer Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.summerlodge.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=RM22/night mixed dorm; RM28/night male or female only, plus private rooms | checkin= | checkout= | content=Convenient central location with a nice lobby, free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and very helpful staff. Clean, decent bathrooms, however dorm rooms leave a bit to be desired (cramped, bed frames falling apart). All rooms have A/C. }} * {{sleep | name=Tune Hotel - 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=http://www.tunehotels.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=No-frills hotel located within 1 Borneo, East Malaysia's largest shopping complex. Far from city but free shuttle bus is available daily. Online booking only. Rate might as cheap as RM1++, but understand that all requirements provided are likely to be charged as ''extra'' costs. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=X-plorer Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.xplobackpackers.com | email=info@xplobackpackers.com | address=1st Floor, 106/108, Jl. Gaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 538780 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 538781 | checkin=2PM | checkout=1PM | price=From RM25 | content=Near Gaya Sunday morning street market. Reservations can be made by phone, online or by SMS text message to mobile phone {{phone|+60 128399328}}. Complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, all rooms are A/C. Dormitories, private rooms, family rooms available. There are some en suite rooms with attached bathrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kotajaya and Back Packers | alt= | url=http://www.wix.com/hotelk/kotajaya | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 222715 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=(''Sinsuran Complex''), Short distance to Centre Point, Api-Api Centre, Kompleks Asia City and waterfront bars. Budget rooms with private bathroom are available. Friendly host. }} *{{sleep | name=Impiana Mutiara Hotel | url=http://www.aristoasia.com | email=info@impianamutiarahotel.com | address=No.12, Jl. Perpaduan, Kampung Air | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 231991 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Promotional rates from RM65 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Budget hotel with 27 rooms. Every room comes with an attached bathroom with hot and cold shower, individual A/C and TV with cable channels. Reservations can be made online. }} === Mid-range === *{{sleep | name=King Park Hotel | url=http://kk.kingparkhotel.com.my | email=reservations@kk.kingparkhotel.com.my | address=Jl. Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 270500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM128-RM198 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content=Clean, 14-storey, 3-star hotel. Panoramic views of the city and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park from the upper floors. Online reservations available. }} *{{sleep | name=Celyn City Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.celyncity.com/city_contacts.php | email=inquiryhotel@myne.com.my | address=Lot 30, Block A, Ground Floor Warisan Square | lat= | long= | directions=Hotel reception is on the 1st floor of Warisan Square shopping paradise | phone=+60 88-448 787 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=RM150-480 | content=5-storey boutique hotel with 72 rooms. Online reservations. Waterside location. LCD TV, AstroTV, IDD phone, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, room safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Promenade Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.promenade.com.my/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 265555 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 246666 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Sdn Bhd. 451 rooms, swimming pool, gym, beauty salon and health spa. 2 restaurants specialising in local and Asian cuisine, 2 cafes, lobby lounge, promenade floor lounge and a karaoke bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Borneo Hotel | alt=Formerly Mercure Kota Kinabalu | url=http://www.grandborneohotel.com | email=info@grandborneohotel.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 526888 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Grand Borneo Hotel. 325 rooms. Part of a mall 20-30 minutes out of KK centre, 1 Borneo mall; an entertainment complex with over 400 stores of leisure, entertainment and culinary delights. }} * {{sleep | name=The Klagan Regency | alt= | url=http://www.theklaganregency.com/ | email=info@novotel1borneo.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 529888 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=1Borneo Hypermall, Jl. UMS. Part of 1 Borneo Hypermall, the largest mall in Sabah. 263 rooms, an outdoor pool and jacuzzi on the 7th floor and a business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=The Palace Hotel | alt=formerly Berjaya Palace Hotel | url= | email= | address=1 Jl. Tangki Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 211911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Blends old architecture with modern facilities. Hilltop location, 15 min drive from the airport. }} * {{sleep | name=Jesselton Hotel | alt= | url=https://Www.jesseltonhotel.com | email=jesshtl@po.jaring.my | address=69, Gaya Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 223333 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 240401 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Jesselton was the name for Kota Kinabalu during the British colony. Boutique hotel built in the early 1920s. Hotel has its own limousine, an imported British cab. }} * {{sleep | name=Kasih Sayang Health Resort | url=http://kasihsayang.com.my/ | email= | address=Kokol Hill, Menggatal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 246 404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=RM130-250 | checkin= | checkout= | content= 45 minutes east of the city center at 2,400ft above sea level offering nice view of the city and Mount Kinabalu. There is a spa and conference facility but nothing much in the vicinity but jungle and some houses. Nearest town is Menggatal 15 minutes drive downhill. }} === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Regency Kinabalu | url=https://kinabalu.regency.hyatt.com/ | email=reservation.hrkinabalu@hyattintl.com | address=Jl. Datuk Salleh Sulong | lat= | long= | directions=in the city centre | phone=+60 88221234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From around US$100 | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5-star resort hotel. Good for business people who just want to eat, sleep and work. This hotel has an impressive choice of restaurants and a coffee shop serving Malaysian food, a Chinese restaurant with 'dim sum' or 'yum cha', a Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki and a fresh bakery. Close to shopping centres, fast food outlets and cafes. }} * {{sleep | name=Bunga Raya Resort | alt= | url=https://echoresorts.com/bungaraya/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 380390 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=RM1,700-8,000 per night | content=In Pulau Gaya facing away from the city. It is one of the few luxury resorts in Malaysia. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkimd-le-meridien-kota-kinabalu/ | email= | address=Jl. Tun Fuad Stephens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 322222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=306 rooms. Gym, seaview pool. Next to Centrepoint shopping complex. }} * {{sleep | name=Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort | alt= | url=https://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-29 | content=5-star hotel on a 3-km Dalit beach. 18-hole golf course, excellent kid's club and has an small wildlife exhibit. There were some orangutans, which were removed to Sepilok in April 2016. A resort suitable for families, pools with small but good water slide equipment, watersports activities. Coast restaurant is beachside. RM120 taxi ride of about one hour from the airport. There is a shuttle bus between the two Shangri-La hotel resorts stopping at One Borneo Mall, KK city centre and Imago Mall. }} * {{sleep | name=Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort | alt= | url=https://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 225800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-06 | content=An older, grand and comfortable 5 star hotel. It has its own jetty and marine sports shop, also provides excursions out to the marine park. There is a small row of shops in the resort, one of which takes bookings for excursions all across Sabah. The rooms in the Tanjung Aru wing are confined inside the building and look out to the pitch-and-putt golf course. A small flora area, with a shallow pool, is in between the corridors of the quadrangle with wings leading towards the rooms of the Tanjung Aru wing it has large suites on each level. Tanjung Aru wing was renovated in 2017. Tanjung Aru has a 100-m man-made good sandy beach, with a sunset bar, ideal to view the sunsets over the South China Sea. The resort has a good water park and slides area and shallow pools, for parents and children, and a larger, deeper pool for adults only. The 2017 completion of the renovations included extending the breakfast dining area known as Café Tatu now with access from outside pool and garden areas. It has a large open aspect, very smart with sky lights letting more light in. The side walls are made from transparent rolling screens for flexibility with the weather during the daytime into evening. The Kinabalu wing overlooks the sea with views of the marine park. The rear of the Kinabalu wing on the upper floors have a mountain view of Gunung Kinabalu and the nearer slopes of the Crocker range. The lower floor has the view blocked by trees and a carpark. A taxi ride from the KKIA Terminal 1 to Tanjung Aru, or from the resort into Kota Kinabalu city centre, is RM30. Transfers from the airport to the hotel are available upon request. }} * {{sleep | name=Sutera Harbour Resort | alt= | url=http://www.suteraharbour.com/ | email= | address=Sutera Harbour Blvd | lat= | long= | directions=A RM10 taxi ride to town, or a 20-min walk (if you're in good shape) | phone=+60 88 318888 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 317777 | hours= | price=From RM 400 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Includes the 5-star Pacific Sutera hotel and the 5-star Magellan Sutera resort hotel (formerly Pan Pacific). 27-hole golf course, fully equipped marina, 2 spas, squash, badminton and tennis courts and various other sport and leisure activities. The rooms are of a high quality with either a sea view, a golf course or a Mount Kinabalu view at the Pacific Sutera. The Magellan Sutera has views of the garden or a sea-view. You can easily book trips to the islands, starting at RM35. The Magellan has an awesome buffet style breakfast included in the room rate. Enjoy freshly made roti and omlettes. The resort has a free shuttle bus going to town every hour until 9PM. If you stay in one hotel, you have access to the entire resort. An internal shuttle takes guests between the properties, the marina and the golf club. }} ==Stay safe== Kota Kinabalu is a safe city by Malaysian standards. The crime rate is lower than in the Western states of [[Kuala Lumpur]] or [[Johor Bahru]], or any city of similar size in [[Peninsular Malaysia]]. Violent crime is especially rare, and it's generally safe to roam the streets at night, though of course it's still best to remain alert as you would in any other city. There is moped/scooter ride-by crime in KK. ==Connect== The telephone country code for Malaysia is '''+60''' and the area code for fixed-line telephones in Kota Kinabalu and for most districts in the west coast of Sabah (including Papar, Kota Belud, Ranau and Kudat) is '''088'''. Mobile phone numbers normally begins with '''01x''' throughout the country. If a telephone number is not displayed in international format, such as "088-222222" or "012-222222", simply add "+6" before the number, e.g.: "+60 88-222222" and "+60 12-222222". The zero need not be repeated. Free wifi is available at various points in the city. There are some restrictions: you can use the wifi for free in public areas, i.e. streets. It is deliberately not powerful enough to penetrate shopping malls etc. WiFi is available in most hotels and hostels across KK. There are also internet cafes in some parts of the city. * {{listing | name=Sabah State Library | alt= | url=https://library.sabah.gov.my/index.php/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 214828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Manages and operates most public libraries in Sabah. In Kota Kinabalu, SSL has a library between City Hall and the court (KK Regional Library), Suria Sabah (Library@Suria; Level 4) and the State Library along Jalan Penampang near Luyang (biggest; SSL HQ; 10 minutes drive from city center). }} === Consulates === The following countries have set up consulates in Kota Kinabalu. For other countries, you may need to contact the respective embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]] or nearer consulates in Sarawak. There are British and Chinese Consulate offices in [[Kuching]] and British and Dutch Consulates in [[Miri]]. * {{flag|Australia}} {{do | name=Australian Consulate | url=http://www.malaysia.embassy.gov.au/ | email= | address=Suite 10.1, Level 10, Wisma Great Eastern Life, 65 Jl. Gaya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88267151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brunei}} {{do | name=Bruneian Consulate | url= | email= | address=Grace Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 236 113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Moved from Menara MAA in the city to Grace Square next to Grace Park in Sembulan. }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{do | name=Finnish Consulate | url= | email= | address=c/o Uli Motors SDN BHD, Jl. Miniyak, Off Mile 5.5, Jl. Tuaran | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 431336, +60 88 431337 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{do | name=French Honorary Consul | url=http://www.ambafrance-my.org/Consulate | email= | address=Mrs Feona Jinu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 15 484 02 797 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{do | name=Consulate General of Indonesia | url= | email= | address=Lorong Kemajuan, Karamunsing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88218600, +60 88218258, +60 88 218518, +60 88 219110 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{do | name=Consulate General of Japan | url= | email= | address=Wisma Perindustrian 18F, Jl. Istiadat, Likas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 254169 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url= | email=malakun@hotmail.com | address=Wisma Malakun, Shoplot 1&2, Jalan Ramayah Putatan, 89500 Penampang | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+606 8 8762688, +606 8 8770688 | tollfree= | fax=+606 8 8769688 | hours= | price= | content=Honorary Consulate (Does not provide consular services. Instead, Romanian citizens in need of assistance should contact the embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]].). }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{do | name=Honorary Consulate of Sweden | url= | email= | address=Jl. Minyak off Jl. Tuaran, Mile 5 1/2, Inanam | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 431336 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{do | name=United Kingdom Honorary Consul | url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/find-an-embassy/asia-and-oceania/of-hon-consul-kota-kinabalu | email= | address=Mr Robert New | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 88 251 775 | tollfree= | fax=+60 88 237 214 | hours= | price= | content= }} == Go next == * '''[[Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park]]''' – a collection of islands with beaches, jungle, snorkeling, and scuba diving, easy to visit as a day trip * '''[[Labuan]]''' &mdash; duty-free paradise, fairly decent karaoke nightlife and offshore banking. * '''[[Mount Kinabalu]]''' &mdash; is 80 km east of Kota Kinabalu, where it's possible to do a 9-km hike to the mountain summit. * '''[[Kundasang]]''' &mdash; a cool place with various markets, plantations, farms, resorts nearby Mount Kinabalu. Popular with locals from all around Sabah during weekends and public holidays. * '''[[Sandakan]]''', '''[[Tawau]]''', '''[[Lahad Datu]]''' and '''[[Semporna]]''' cities on the Eastern Coast with rich wildlife and a world-class diving. * '''[[Layang Layang|Layang Layang Island]]''' in the disputed [[Spratly Islands]] is famous for diving. * '''Kuala Penyu''' &mdash; district, about 2 hours southwest along the coast, contains Klias River, Pulau Tiga (site of the first series of TV show "Survivor") and Menumbok jetty (to get to Labuan by car or boat). * '''[[Kinarut]]''' &mdash; a small town 40 minutes south of KK contains quiet beaches, Pulau Dinawan, the 'sininggazanak' statues and still existing wooden shophouses, built around 1930s to 1960s. * '''Maliau Basin''' &mdash; Sabah's "Lost World", located in the middle of Sabah somewhere between Kota Kinabalu and [[Tawau]]. Said to be one of the oldest undisturbed rainforest in the world. * Experience rural lifestyle around '''[[Kudat]]''', '''[[Tambunan]]''', '''[[Tenom]]''', '''[[Kota Belud]]''', all along the west coast of Sabah and within 2-4 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu. * '''[[Gunung Mulu National Park]]''' &mdash; a World Heritage Site in [[Mulu]], [[Sarawak]], is 20 minutes away by plane. {{geo|5.9667|116.0667}} {{IsPartOf|Sabah}} {{usablecity}} dqdtgmk3alnfd5zqvzfwv8cvyaplpm0 0 19047 4492071 4491752 2022-07-29T03:40:30Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Langley}} The '''[http://www.tol.bc.ca/ Township of Langley]''' and the '''[https://city.langley.bc.ca City of Langley]''' are nestled together in the [[Fraser Valley]] of [[British Columbia]]. It includes the historical village and National Historic site of Fort Langley on the south bank of the Fraser River. We cover both Langleys in this article. ==Understand== [[File:Fort Langley Community Hall.jpg|thumb|Fort Langley Community Hall]] The Township of Langley runs from the bank of the Fraser River to the [[United States of America|US]] border in the south. To the west is [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], to the east is [[Abbotsford]]. To the north of the river are [[Pitt Meadows]] and [[Maple Ridge]]. Langley is considered the "Birthplace of British Columbia" because Fort Langley (founded 1827 about 3 km from the present fort) was the first capital and first significant non-native settlement in the mainland BC colony. The two jurisdictions are seamless and few locals even understand the political boundaries between the city and the township. * {{listing | name=Langley City Hall | url=http://www.city.langley.bc.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=20399 Douglas Crescent | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-514-2800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers maps and a "Pocket Tourism Guide". }} * {{listing | name=Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce | url=http://www.langleychamber.com | email= | address=#1-5761 Glover Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-530-6656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers visitor information by phone. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|49.0975|-122.5813|zoom=11|width=400|height=500}} {{mapshapes|Q876780}} See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By plane === The nearest airport to Langley is a 30-minute drive to the [[Abbotsford]] International Airport ({{IATA|YXX}}), while the Vancouver International Airport ({{IATA|YVR}}) is a 45-minute drive in [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. The [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]] International Airport ({{IATA|BLI}}) is a 45-minute drive (plus border time) across the U.S border. * {{listing | type=go | name=Langley Municipal Airport (CYNJ) | alt= | url=http://ynj.tol.ca/ | email=manager@langleyairport.bc.ca | address=5385 216th St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-534-7330 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-534-7330 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3915752 | content=A small general-aviation airport with a 2100' x 75' runway. '''[http://www.harbour-air.com/ Harbour Air Seaplanes]''' offers three flights daily from [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] harbour. }} === By car === * '''Highway 1A''' (the Fraser Highway) and '''the Langley Bypass''' (which becomes '''Highway 10''') are convenient driving routes into Langley city. '''Highway 1''' (the Trans-Canada Highway) runs through the township to the north of the city. * The '''Golden Ears Bridge''' crosses the Fraser River at Walnut Grove (a Langley Township suburb) and takes you into [[Pitt Meadows]] and [[Maple Ridge]]. === By bus === * {{listing | name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=https://mountainmanmikes.ca/ | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week service between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Nelson_(British_Columbia)|Nelson]], [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton_(British_Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], Langley, and [[New Westminster]]. This service provider also offers a weekly route between Kalso and [[Calgary]] via Nelson. }} ==Get around== Many parts of Langley consist of property on acreage: you will require a car to get around anywhere but central Langley city, which can be walked or biked. ===By public transit=== ==== BC Transit ==== {{listing|name=BC Transit (Central Fraser Valley Transit System)|alt=|url=https://www.bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley/home|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-854-3232|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-06|content=Operates bus routes in [[Abbotsford]] and [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]].}} * Operates bus route 21 between the Aldergrove area of Langley and Abbotsford. Operates multiple times daily. * Operates bus route 66 between [[Burnaby]] and [[Chilliwack]] with stops in Langley and Abbotsford. Operates multiple times daily. ==== TransLink ==== {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the Vancouver area, including: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance).}}Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares. {| class="wikitable" ! Zones !! Adult !! Concession |- | 1 || {{translink|1}} || {{translink|1c}} |- | 2 || {{translink|2}} || {{translink|2c}} |- | 3 || {{translink|3}} || {{translink|3c}} |- | All buses and Skytrain on weekdays after 6:30PM, holidays, weekends || {{translink|1}} || {{translink|1c}} |} ===== By bus ===== Translink has only thin coverage of Langley, but it exists. Frequent bus service operates between [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] Centre (a transfer point for Skytrain from [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|downtown Vancouver]]) and Langley Centre, a bus hub in the town. There is also bus service from Langley Centre to the Aldergrove part of Langley, [[Maple Ridge]], [[White Rock]]. A limited stop high bus service operates from north Langley to Production Way Skytrain Station in [[Burnaby]]. Useful buses in Langley (these are not ''all'' of the buses in Langley, but they should provide useful service). {| class="wikitable" ! Bus Number !! Route !! Frequency (min) |- | 502 || '''Aldergrove/Brookswood''' - '''Langley Centre''' - '''King George station'''. Useful for accessing SkyTrain's Expo Line at King George station in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] for transportation to [[Vancouver]] and [[Vancouver International Airport]]. || 15-60 |- | 531 || '''Willowbrook''' - '''Brookswood''' - '''[[White Rock]]'''. Provides frequent service to South Langley direct to White Rock Only frequent bus for access to Brookswood and South Langley. Great access to beaches in Surrey. || 30 |- | C63/C60 || '''Langley Centre''' - '''Langley Hospital''' - '''Brookswood/Fernridge''' - '''Langley Centre'''. A nice circle route through Langley and the most Southerly bus in Langley, within walking distance of 16th Avenue. || 60 |- | C62 || '''Langley Centre''' - '''Fort Langley''' - '''Walnut Grove'''. Travel the route to the historic Fort Langley via Walnut Grove. || 60 |} Access to [[Vancouver International Airport]] is possible by taking the SkyTrain's Expo Line to Waterfront Station and transferring to the Canada Line. Please note that there is a {{translink|addfare}} airport access fee if you take train from (not to) YVR. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Langley Taxi|url=http://www.langleytaxi.ca/|phone=+1 604-530-4444|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Pacific Cabs|url=https://pacificcabs.com/|phone=+1 604-596-6666|lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:CanadairCT133SilverStar07A.JPG|thumb|Canadair CT133 SilverStar at the Canadian Museum of Flight]] * {{see | name=Canadian Museum of Flight | alt= | url=http://www.canadianflight.org | email=museum@direct.ca | address=Hangar # 3 - 5333 216th St | lat=49.0994 | long=-122.626 | directions= | phone=+1 604-532-0035 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604 532-0035 | hours=10AM-4PM daily | price=$10 (adult), $7 (students/seniors) | wikipedia=Canadian Museum of Flight | wikidata=Q2935795 | lastedit=2017-01-14 | content=This tiny museum preserves a surprisingly large collection of aircraft significant to Canadian aviation in a corner of Langley airport. The hangar has some smaller planes and displays on the two World Wars and Women in Aviation. Some larger planes are on display outside. }} [[File:FortLangley-TheBigHouse.JPG|thumb|Fort Langley National Historic Site, the Big House]] [[File:FortLangley-ViewFromNorthEastBastion.JPG|thumb|Fort Langley, View from Northeast Bastion]] * {{see | name=Fort Langley National Historic Site | alt= | url=https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley| email=fort.langley@pc.gc.ca | address=23433 Mavis Ave | lat=49.1681 | long=-122.572 | directions= | phone=+1 604-513-4777 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604 513-4798 | hours=10AM-5PM | price=Adult $7.80, senior $6.55, children under 18 are free, group and season discounts available | wikipedia=Fort Langley National Historic Site | image=Fort Langley.jpg | wikidata=Q1282806 | lastedit=2019-10-26 | content=The Hudson's Bay Company established their trade operation here on the Fraser River as a transshipment location for European made goods (blankets, metalware, rope, clothing, etc.) destined for interior posts and natural resources (furs, salmon, cranberries, butter, salt meat) to external markets. On November 19, 1858, in the Big House of the fort, Governor James Douglas, with Judge Matthew Bailie Begbie and other dignitaries of the British crown, read the proclamation from Queen Victoria that established the Colony of British Columbia. Today, Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada helps to tell the story of local fur trade and agricultural pursuits, as well as the colonization story and the ongoing history of the area. In the one original and half-dozen reproduction buildings, there are films, exhibits, and some hands-on demonstrations of blacksmithing and gold-panning. During the summer, there are daily campfires at 7PM with marshmallows and stories. You can take day-long blacksmithing or canoeing adventures. Special events include Canada Day, horse- and ox- and wagons rides, and a historic reenactment dinner. }} * {{see | name=Greater Vancouver Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.gvzoo.com | email= | address=5048-264th St | lat=49.0923 | long=-122.487 | directions=Highway 1 to Exit 73, then south | phone=+1 604-856-6825 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-Sep: daily 9AM-7PM, Oct-Apr: daily 9AM-4PM | price=// Children and seniors $17, student $19, adult $24, train ride $5, parking $6 | wikipedia=Greater Vancouver Zoo | wikidata=Q5600807 | lastedit=2019-10-26 | content=Mid-sized zoo with a range of animals, including lions, tiger, giraffe, zebras, hippo and monkeys. The train ride around the zoo is popular, as are the hippo and giraffe feedings. The distances can be large, so bikes are available for rent or you can bring your own. }} ==Do== * {{listing | type=do | name=Krause Berry Farms | alt= | url=http://www.krauseberryfarms.com/ | email=info@krauseberryfarms.com | address=6179 248 Street | lat=49.113413 | long=-122.539870 | directions= | phone=+1 604 856-5757 | tollfree= | hours=Jun-Aug: M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su & holidays 9AM-6PM; Sep-Oct: W-Su 9AM-5PM; Nov-Dec: Th-Su 10AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=U-pick berry farm, market, bakery, estate winery, and waffle bar. }} * {{do | name=Fantasy Balloon Charters | url=http://www.fantasyballoon.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at Langley Airport | phone=+1 604 530-1974 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hot-air balloon flights. }} * {{do | name=Sundance Balloons | url=http://sundanceballoon.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 533-7552 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hot-air balloon flights. }} *{{do | name=Vancouver Giants Hockey | url=http://www.vancouvergiants.com | email= | address=7888 200th St | lat=49.1460 | long=-122.6663 | directions=at the Langley Events Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$17.50 and up | content=Vancouver's junior hockey team. Not quite as skilled as the pros at Rogers Arena, but a cheaper and sometimes more entertaining option if you want to catch a hockey game while in town. Games are usually 2-3 teams a week from Oct through April. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office. }} ===Wineries=== * {{listing | type=do | name=Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery tours | alt= | url=http://www.chabertonwinery.com/visit_us.php | email=info@domainedechaberton.com | address=1064 216 Street | lat=49.021760 | long=-122.623947 | directions=on 216th Street between 16 Ave to the north and 8 Ave to the south | phone= | tollfree=+1-888-332-9463 | fax=+1 604 533-9687 | hours=Tours daily, Feb-Nov at 2PM, 4PM; Dec-Jan at 3PM (weather permitting) | price=Tasting and tours free | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Home of the Chaberton and Canoe Cove labels, this 55-acre winery was founded in 1975 by Claude and Inge Violet of France. Conventional wisdom in the [[Okanagan]] Valley vineyards was that they were "mad" to found the first winery in the rainy [[Fraser Valley]], but they had found a favourable microclimate. See also the Bacchus Bistro and the wine shop at the winery. Picnic tables and ample parking, fairly large tasting room and gift shop. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=The Fort Wine Company | alt= | url=http://www.thefortwineco.com/ | email=fwcweb@thefortwineco.com | address=26151 84 Avenue | lat=49.155042 | long=-122.499484 | directions= | phone=+1 604-857-1101 | tollfree=+1-866-921-9463 | fax=+1 604-857-1139 | hours=Summer: daily 10AM-7PM; closed Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year's Day | price= | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=A premium fruit winery making table and dessert wines. Free wine tasting, and winery tours (Sunday 1PM and 3PM only). See ''[[#Eat|Eat]]'' for their Outpost Eatery. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Backyard Vineyards | alt= | url=https://www.backyardvineyards.ca/ | email= | address=3033 232 Street | lat=49.057063 | long=-122.582381 | directions=on 232 St just south of 29B Ave | phone=+1 604 539-9463 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11AM-5PM; F-Su 11AM-6PM | price=Tasting $7/person; tour & tasting $15/person | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Vineyard and winery at this site. Tours at 1PM, 3PM daily (May-Aug). Also offer wine tasting (four samples/person) and sales. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Township 7 Vineyards & Winery tasting | alt= | url=http://www.township7.com/ | email=wine@township7.com | address=21152 16 Avenue | lat=49.031086 | long=-122.637660 | directions=at the corner of 16th Avenue and 212th Street | phone=+1 604-532-1766 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-6PM daily | price=Free | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Since 2001. Wine tasting and sales at the winery. They also have a branch in [[Penticton]]. Picnic tables, and interesting information panels by the vineyard. Tasting limited to five samples of winery's choice. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Blackwood Lane Vineyards & Winery | alt= | url=http://www.blackwoodlanewinery.com/ | email=info@blackwoodlanewinery.com | address=25180 8 Avenue | lat=49.015191 | long=-122.526489 | directions= | phone=+1 604-856-5787 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-856-5784 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Makes small quantities of high-quality wines from grapes grown on their 12 acres here and in the Okanagan. They are building a Tuscan-style winery complete with the Fraser Valley's only wine cave. Tastings by appointment. }} ===Events=== * {{see | name=Langley Canada Day Celebrations | alt= | url=http://www.langleycanadaday.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=MacLeod Athletic Park, corner of 56th Avenue and 216 Street | lat=49.106432 | long=-122.625167 | directions=across the street from Langley Airport | phone=+1 604 522-6232 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-539-9591 | hours=June 30-July 1: 11AM-11PM | price=Free entrance and parking, some activities have a charge | content=This two-day celebration of Canada is held on or near Canada Day, July 1st, each year. It is one of the largest in the province. It is a family-oriented event with stage shows, music, games, static aircraft displays, and more. }} ==Buy== [[File:Main Street, Fort Langley.jpg|thumb|Main Street, Fort Langley]] Langley offers a wide variety of stores offering equestrian supplies. Being "the horse capital of BC", there exist many places to buy whips, saddles, feed, and other horse (and general livestock) provisions. Other shopping areas in Langley are: * {{listing | type=buy | name=Downtown Langley | alt= | url=https://www.downtownlangley.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Langley City; around Fraser Hwy between Glover Rd & 200 St | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q923243 | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Downtown Langley is home to over 500 unique shops, services and restaurants. This pedestrian-oriented shopping area features free parking, and includes historic Innes Corners, trendy McBurney Plaza as well as the Cascades Casino Resort. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Fort Langley | alt= | url=http://www.fortlangleyvillage.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q905710 | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=Fort Langley has about 80 businesses and its commercial core has a mix of services, restaurants and retail stores. Centred along Glover Road, it's known for its selection of independent businesses and historic character. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Willowbrook Shopping Centre | alt=Willowbrook Mall | url=https://www.shopwillowbrook.com/ | email= | address=19705 Fraser Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q8022411 | lastedit=2020-06-10 | content=The largest shopping centre in Langley and lies directly across from the city limits of Surrey. Willowbrook has over 150 stores and services. Its anchor stores are Hudson's Bay, H&M, Toys "R" Us, and Sport Chek }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Bacchus Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.chabertonwinery.com/bacchus_bistro.php | email=info@domainedechaberton.com | address=1064 - 216 Street | lat=49.103138 | long=-122.652728 | directions=Located at Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, on 216th Street between 16 Ave to the north and 8 Ave to the south | phone=+1 604 530-9694 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604 533-9687 | hours=W Th Su 11:30AM-3PM; F Sa 11:30AM-3PM and 5:30PM-9:30PM; M Tu closed | price=Lunch about $30, dinner about $50 |lastedit=2022-02-28| content=Authentic French cuisine with fresh ingredients from the Fraser Valley, overlooking the Domaine de Chaberton vineyard. Lunch five days/week, dinners on Friday and Saturday. Reservations recommended. Also hosts parties and receptions. }} * {{eat | name=Ban Chok Dee | alt= | url=https://banchokdee.com/ | email= | address=20563 Douglas Cres | lat=49.103138 | long=-122.652728 | directions= | phone=+1 778-278-3088 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content=Offers delicious authentic Thai cuisine. }} *{{eat | name=Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Grill | url= | email= | address=300-20020 Willowbrook Drive | lat=49.1164157 | long=-122.6679017 | directions= | phone = +1 604-534-1100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-11PM | price= |lastedit=2022-02-28| content=The revised version of the historic Mr. Mike's West Coast Grill. Now a full-service casual restaurant. The MikeBurgers are exactly as you remember them, however the salad bar is no longer. Try the Shrimp Stuffed Shrooms and see if you can finish the Avalanche MikeBurger: two patties, Mikesauce, bacon, mushrooms, lettuce, onion, and tomato on a toasted French loaf bun. Seating is all first-come, first-served- no reservations. }} * {{eat | name=Outpost Eatery | alt= | url=http://www.thefortwineco.com/visitwinery.html | email=fwcweb@thefortwineco.com | address=26151 84th Ave | lat=49.1550285 | long=-122.4995313 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-921-9463 | fax=+1 604-857-1139 | hours= | price=$5-10 |lastedit=2022-02-28| content=Soups, salads, cheese platters, side dishes. Part of the Fort Wine Company. Reservations accepted. }} *{{eat | name=Seh-Mi Japanese Restaurant | url=http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/14/1482302/restaurant/Vancouver/Seh-Mi-Japanese-Restaurant-Langley | email= | address=Unit 115 - 20151 Fraser Hwy | lat=49.1072944 | long=-122.6626291 | directions=across the parking lot from the PriceSmart Foods | phone = +1 604-534-3662 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=less than $10 |lastedit=2022-02-28| content=Excellent Japanese restaurant run by a family of Koreans. Some very innovative sushi here. Try the crispy salmon roll. Saturday nights are very busy, with 10-15 min line-ups. Takeout available. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Gio | alt= | url=http://sushigio.com | email=sushigiolangley@gmail.com | address=20177 88 Ave #1 | lat=49.1631211 | long=-122.6619973 | directions=Hwy exit 200 St. then get one 88 Ave | phone=+1 604 371-2411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-9PM | price= |lastedit=2022-02-28| content=This is one of the best sushi restaurants in town. The restaurant is located in the Walnut Grove area and takes reservations and take out. The food is always fresh and the atmosphere is suitable for family outings. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Value Inn | url=http://www.westwardinn.bc.ca/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=19650 Fraser Highway | lat=49.1129881 | long=-122.6778226 | directions=on Fraser Highway at Highway 10 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= |lastedit=2022-02-28| content= }} ==Go next== * [[Vancouver]] is 45 minutes drive to the northwest, and offers rich attractions * the regions around Vancouver, such as [[Vancouver eastern suburbs]], [[Vancouver southern suburbs]] and the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]], have a lot to offer. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Abbotsford]] | image2=BC-10.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | minorl2=[[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | image3=BC-13.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]] | minorr3=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (cars / trucks) and becomes [[File:WA-539.svg|18px]] in [[Lynden]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Fraser Valley}} {{geo|49.091855|-122.647247|zoom=12}} 0qpd4q4qv30v9p2ca9dzf2u73wxaihb 0 19380 4491781 4480475 2022-07-28T12:20:40Z Neils51 1342202 /* Get around */ sp wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[File:Waag, Leeuwarden 1620.jpg|thumb|right|The former weigh house in the city centre is one of the key monuments in town.]] '''Leeuwarden''' is the capital of the Dutch province [[Friesland]] in the north of the country. Leeuwarden and Friesland as a whole are often overlooked by visitors. As the Netherlands are small, however, and the famous "Afsluitdijk" connects Friesland to the provinces in the west, it's a 90-minute drive from [[Amsterdam]] to Leeuwarden. For those willing to make the trip, the city has lots of history to offer and gives an insight in the proud local culture of the Frisians. There are several worthwhile museums, including large Fries Museum. ==Understand== Leeuwarden was a "European Capital of Culture" for 2018, an honour it shared with [[Valletta]]. ==Get in== ===By car=== From [[Amsterdam]], Leeuwarden can be reached by two different routes: the western route via the '''A7''' and the '''A31''' and the eastern one via the '''A1, A6''' and '''A32'''. From [[Groningen]] and northern [[Germany]], Leeuwarden can be reached via the '''A7''' and '''N31'''. ===By public transport=== An intercity '''train''' service connects Leeuwarden to Amsterdam and to [[Schiphol Airport]]. There are direct connections once per hour, and additional ones with a transfer in either [[Zwolle]] or [[Almere]]. For Amsterdam Central Station you must transfer at Lelystad or Almere Centrum. The journey will take about two and a half hours and costs about €25 for a single ticket. Direct train connections to and from Leeuwarden include services to [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]] (2hr, €24), [[Groningen (city)|Groningen]] (35min, €10), [[Heerenveen]] (20min, €5.80), [[Franeker]] and [[Harlingen (Netherlands)|Harlingen]]. All trains to Leeuwarden terminate there. '''Bus''' services run to nearby destinations in Friesland, including Franeker, Heerenveen, Sneek and Harlingen as well as villages on route. The journeys typically take longer than the same ones by train. === By plane === The nearest airport is '''[http://www.groningenairport.nl Groningen Airport Eelde]''', a small airport with scheduled international flights from [[Copenhagen Airport|Copenhagen]], [[London]] ([[Southend]]), and [[Gdansk]], as well as flights to holiday destinations in Southern Europe. From the airport, take bus 2 or 100 towards [[Groningen]] station (20-35 min); from here you can take the direct train to Leeuwarden (3 times/hour; 35 min). From the much larger [[Schiphol Airport]] near Amsterdam, the direct train to Leeuwarden takes approximately 2hr 15min. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} As is the case with all old city centres in The Netherlands, the old centre of Leeuwarden is compact and can easily be explored on foot. The tourist information centre (VVV) has a number of walking and biking routes, if you want to make sure to catch all major sights. * {{listing | name=Fietspoint Leeuwarden | url=http://www.fietspointleeuwarden.nl | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} is at the train station and rents out bikes for around €7.50 per day. Cycling is an excellent way to discover the city as well as the surrounding natural areas. All city bus lines depart from the bus station, which is next to the train station. The bus station is divided in a (covered) part for local city lines, and one for regional lines. The city lines are operated by Connexxion but for some lines smaller buses under the name "Maxx" are used. Regional lines, which operate routes to and from villages and cities in the area, are also operated by Qbuzz. ==See== [[File:Fries Museum Wilhelminaplein Leeuwarden.jpg|thumb|The Fries Museum re-opened in 2013, after moving to an excellent new building on the Wilhelminaplein.]] [[File:Leeuwarden - Voorstreek met Bonifatiustoren.jpg|thumb|The city centre with the late 19th century Bonifatius Church in the background.]] Just north of the railway station lies Leeuwarden's compact '''medieval centre''', surrounded by defensive canals. With 617 buildings listed as national monuments, the city has no lack of heritage to see. The old town is small enough to easily explore on foot, with plenty of time to take in the many historic buildings. Among the most notable ones are: *{{see | name=Grote of Jacobijnerkerk | url= | email= | address=95 Jacobijnerkerkhof | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The largest of the medieval churches, dating back to around 1300. It's a Gothic style building that was built as a monastery. It houses a famous 1727 Christian Müller-organ. }} * {{see | name=Waag | url= | email= | address=148 Nieuwestad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Leeuwarden's nicely decorated former weigh house was built in 1590, probably to replace an earlier one. It was a major centre for trade in the city, with butter and other dairy products being the most weighed and traded goods. It kept its function until 1880 or so, and now houses a lunch room. }} * {{see | name=Oldehove | url= | email= | address=1 Oldehoofsterkerkhof | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=When the city of Groningen got its massive Martini-tower in the 15th century, the Frisians were determined to get a tower of their own, at least as high. Money was raised throughout the province and building began in 1529. The master builder was however unaccustomed to the clay grounds under the city, and the measures he took to ensure the towers stability (including a 1.1-5 m foundation and a broad base) soon turned out to be insufficient. The tower was only 10 m high when it started to lean. Attempts to correct for the sag resulted in the tower not only leaning, but also being bent in itself. After about 4 years, the construction was stopped and the tower remained as it was ever since: 40 m high and leaning. Only in 2005 experts found that one side of the tower was built on the remains of an artificial dwelling hill, which is believed to explain many of the problems. In any case, although nothing like the Martinitower in grandeur, the Oldehove has proven an interesting landmark for the city and it has been restored. Due to the state of the structure and in order to limited noise for the people living around the tower, its bells are only used for special occasions. }} * {{see | name=Kanselarij | url= | email= | address=13 Turfmarkt | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=City hall | url= | email= | address=36 Raadhuisplein | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Building of the Classicist city hall started in 1715. It has been extensively restored. The inscription above the mainentrance reads "Pace et Justitia", or "Peace and Justice". }} Other attractions include: * {{see | name=Fries Museum | alt= | url=http://www.friesmuseum.nl/museum?language=en | email= | address= Wilhelminaplein 92| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10 for adults | content= The Fries Museum houses an excellent historic collection about Friesland and its 11 cities. It includes many works of art but also a wide range of historic artefacts. }} * {{see | name=Princessehof National Ceramics Museum | url=http://www.princessehof.nl | email=info@princessehof.nl | address=11 Grote Kerkstraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 58 2 948 958 | tollfree= | fax=+31 58 2 948 968 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Natural History Museum Friesland | url=http://www.natuurmuseumfryslan.nl | email= | address=2 Schoenmakersperk | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 58-2332244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Mata Hari birth place & statue | alt= | url= | address=Kelders 33 | lat=53.202 | long=5.7988 | directions= | phone= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q82180| wikipedia=Mata Hari | lastedit=2017-08-13 | content=The birth place of Mata Hari, the famous exotic dancer, courtisan and hapless spy, was restored after a 2013 fire, and since 2016 the building has contained a presentation centre (''belevingscentrum'') with exhibits about the town's most famous citizen. In front of the building stands a statue of Mata Hari dressed as an exotic dancer. Elsewhere the Fries Museum has a Mata Hari Room. }} <!-- Restoration of birth place -- http://www.lc.nl/friesland/Geboortehuis-Mata-Hari-als-%E2%80%98belevingscentrum-21127477.html --> ==Do== * '''Football:''' [https://cambuur.nl/ SC Cambuur] play soccer in Eredivisie, the country's top tier. Their home ground Cambuur Stadion (capacity 10,500) is 1 km northeast of city centre. * {{see | name=Boat trip | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€15/25 per hour on weekdays/weekends | content=Rent a small electric sloop and discover the city on your own via its picturesque canals. The sloops are owned by Greenjoy but reservations are made via the tourist information office, which will also provide you with tips on routes and sights on the way. There's a minimum rental period of 2 hours. }} * {{do | name=Poetry route | alt= | url=http://www.poezieroute.nl/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You'll have to understand some Dutch to really appreciate this poetic initiative, but even if you're not intentionally following this remarkable route, make sure to notice the art you're walking on. Throughout the city centre, parts of the pavement have been replaced by stones with poems in them. Some display famous, old poems while others hold new work, created for this purpose by participating poets. There's a free map available from the website if you want to see them all. }} ==Buy== As it is the province capital, Leeuwarden is a regional centre for shopping and services. You'll find the range of shops and large chain stores you'd expect from any city its size but also a couple of cosy shopping streets and fun boutiques. The '''Kleine Kerkstraat''' is considered one of the most charming shopping streets in the ''country'', with about 30 speciality shops. Good places in the Kleine Kerkstraat include Italian delicacy store ''Bellini'' or the ''Zuivelhoeve'', with an excellent collection of Dutch cheeses and other dairy products, including many local goods. It also houses a design store and a couple of clothing boutiques. The '''Sint Jacobsstraat''' is another fun shopping street, with, among others, one of the best model cars and trains stores in the Netherlands, called ''De Treinenpassage''. Both streets end in the '''Nieuwestad'''. which is pretty much the heart of the city's shopping area. Thursday evening is so-called "'''koop-avond'''" or shopping night for Leeuwarden, with most stores closing at 21:00 instead of the usual 18:00. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Eindeloos | alt= | url=http://www.restauranteindeloos.nl | email= | address=Korfmakersstraat 17 | lat=53.201901 | long=5.800333 | directions= | phone=+31 58 2130835 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 18:00-22:30 | price=€27.50-40.00 (ex. drinks) | content=Very good food. Most is made by using prominent local and regional suppliers which produce their products in a sustainable way. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Italiana | alt= | url=http://www.trattoriaitaliana.nl | email= | address=Sint Jacobsstraat 6 | lat=53.201444 | long=5.796806 | directions= | phone=+31 58 213 06 58 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Menus from €27.50 | content=Widely considered the best Italian food in town, available in the restaurant but also for take-away. Food is delicious and the service very welcoming. }} * {{eat | name=Leeuwarden Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.leeuwardenlounge.nl | email= | address=Korfmakersstraat 13 | lat=53.201950 | long=5.799753 | directions= | phone=+31 58 8434055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€15 | content=It's a successful concept, this tapas place with a set menu for €15. The tapas it serves are a mixture of Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern cuisine, and well-prepared. It has an exotic interior which some will love while others might not, but almost everyone agrees the staff is great and the combination of relaxing lounge areas with fingerfood is a winner. }} * {{eat | name= Rhodos Palace | alt= | url=http://www.rhodospalace.nl/ | email= | address=Ruiterskwartier 47 | lat=53.2003| long=5.790511| directions= | phone=+31 58 213 20 01 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€15-20 | content=If you're up for some Greek food, this place is a bargain with tasty Greek style dishes for prices around €15. }} <!-- *{{eat | name=Rembrandt | alt= | url= | email= | address=Stationweg 10 | lat=53.197178 | long=5.794903 | directions=just along from the station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good food, reasonable, good vegetarian choices. Relaxed atmosphere and good background music. }} --> ==Drink== A good '''beerenburg''' is produced by local brewery Boomsma, it is available in almost every liquor store. Cafés are common enough and in summer, outdoor terraces pop up all around. Many double as restaurants, serving small menus. Some popular places are: * {{drink | name=Paddy O’Ryan | alt= | url=http://www.paddy.nl | email= | address=Tweebaksmarkt 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 58 2122047 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The local Irish pub serves a fine range of international beers as well as some decent food. }} * {{drink | name=De Doele Bar | alt= | url=http://www.doelebar.nl/ | email= | address=De Oude Doelesteeg 2a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A popular hangout for school kids and students, open all day. Monday night is game night, with board games on the table. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Post-Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.post-plaza.nl | email=info@post-plaza.nl | address=Tweebaksmarkt 25-27 | lat=53.201405 | long=5.800630 | directions= | phone=+31 58-2159317 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=around €100 for a double | content=A 4-star luxury hotel with good prices for what it has to offer. The staff is professional and helpful, rooms are nice and the location right in the centre makes it a great base to explore town. They have some spacious suites too, if you're looking for a really luxurious stay. }} * {{sleep | name=Bastion Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Legedijk 6 | lat=53.186013 | long=5.800504 | directions=Located along A32 highway. Easy access by car, or take buses 14 or 320 to Aldlanstate and get out at the last stop. | phone=+31 58-2890112 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=doubles from €76 | content=3-star chain hotel with simple but okay rooms and good staff. Located outside the city centre but at no more than a 10-minute drive. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel 't Anker | alt= | url=http://www.hotelhetanker.nl | email=info@hotelhetanker.nl | address=Eewal 73 | lat=53.203151 | long=5.798741 | directions= | phone=+31 582125216 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€29/55 for a single/double room with shared bathroom, €69.50 for a double with private facilities | content=One of the cheapest options in the centre, with rooms in 4 old houses. The cheaper rooms have shared bathrooms. All rooms are simple but clean and the service gets positive reviews. There's an in-house café and restaurant which serves simple, Dutch dishes. }} * {{sleep | name=Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden | alt= | url=https://www.oranjehotelleeuwarden.com/en/ | email=info.oranjehotel@edenhotels.nl | address=Stationsweg 4 | lat=53.197193 | long=5.793455 | directions=opposite the station | phone=+31 58 2126241 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€85 for a double |lastedit=2019-06-14| content=Already in existence since 1879 and renovated several times since then. In Brasserie Oranje there's dinner, tea or lunch. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ships | alt= | url=http://en.slaapschepen.nl/home | email= | address=Several locations | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 517 234 234 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €32.50 pppn | content=If you've always wanted to sleep on a ship, this is a good opportunity. Slaapschepen offers several ships with places to stay, some operating like small B&Bs with up to 10 rooms, others more like holiday homes, for rent as a whole. The Johanna Laetitia was previously home to a family, has modern facilities and is now available for private rent (2-4p.). Prices from €95 per day or €195. Nova Cura is a historic ship which always lies along the Willemskade NZ. It has 6 huts for up to 12 people, and shared bathroom facilities. There are several other ships available. }} == Connect == As of July 2022, Leeuwarden has 5G from all Dutch carriers. ==Go next== There are plenty of good destinations in [[Friesland]] and in the rest of the [[Northern Netherlands]]. Just west of Leeuwarden lie [[Dronrijp]] and [[Franeker]], both interesting and picturesque towns. Only slightly further are the harbour town of [[Harlingen (Netherlands)|Harlingen]] and the water sports destination [[Sneek]]. Go sailing on the [[Frisian Lakes]] or hop on a train to bustling student city [[Groningen (city)|Groningen]], to see its Martini-tower, the 15th-century inspiration for Leeuwarden's failed Oldenhove. {{routebox | image1=NLD-N31.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Harlingen]] | minorl1=[[Franeker]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[File:NL-A7.png|22px]] [[Groningen]] | minorr1=[[Drachten]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Friesland}} {{geo|53.2|5.77}} 3m2c48pwrgp66oovytua5brcpgnt80h 0 19908 4491989 4477982 2022-07-28T21:04:51Z 83.98.40.18 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Liverpool Wikivoyage Banner.png | disambig=yes|caption=Liverpool has one of the UK's most impressive skylines, seen here from across the famous river Mersey.}} '''[http://www.visitliverpool.com/ Liverpool]''' is a city in [[Merseyside]], [[England]], within the historic county boundaries of [[Lancashire]], famed for its football teams, the Grand National horse race, music (including The Beatles), vibrant nightlife and its links with the arts and culture. The city served as one of the leading ports linking [[Europe]] to the [[Americas]], expanding to become England's second most populated city by the census of 1861, before slowly declining after 1921 as levels of transatlantic shipping dropped. Before airline travel, many Europeans migrating to the New World passed through the city, particularly the [[Italy|Italians]] and [[Ireland|Irish]]; to this day the city enjoys a large Irish community, with impressive cathedrals for the Anglican and Roman Catholic faiths. In the 18th and early 19th century the port also acted as a gateway for the slave trade, with echoes of this period still evident in places around the city. A comprehensive regeneration of the city centre has caused an influx of new shops, boutiques, and large performance/conference arenas near the waterfront; this has resulted in an upturn in population figures. The regenerated city now plays regular host to national and international conference, media and music events; examples include major political party conferences, the BBC Worldwide Showcase, the MTV Europe Awards, and the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. ==Understand== [[File:The Three Graces, Liverpool - 2012-05-27.jpg|thumb|300px|The Three Graces, Pier Head, Liverpool]] Liverpool is a city with great cultural heritage and was awarded the title of '''European Capital of Culture 2008''', with the famous '''Pier Head Waterfront''' being a [[UNESCO World Heritage]] site between 2004 and 2021. Liverpool is home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and is also renowned for nurturing the talents of a wide range of musicians and band such as The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Elvis Costello. The city possesses the largest national museum collection outside of [[London]] and has a fascinating and turbulent history as a great world maritime centre. Liverpool is home to '''Europe's oldest Chinatown'''. The famous '''Grand National Horse Race''' takes place in the outskirts of the city (Aintree). It is also home to two very successful Premier League football clubs, Liverpool and Everton. People from Liverpool are called '''Liverpudlians''', or more popularly, '''Scousers'''. The latter name comes from the local lamb stew recipe, scouse. The word "Liverpudlian" can also refer to supporters of Liverpool FC, while "Scouser" is seen as more inclusive of Evertonians. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Liverpool John Lennon Airport.jpg|thumb|Liverpool John Lennon Airport]] {{go | name=Liverpool John Lennon Airport | alt={{IATA|LPL}} | url=https://www.liverpoolairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=53.333611 | long=-2.849722 | directions=about {{km|12}} to the south of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q8727 | lastedit=2022-06-29 | content=Around 160 flights arrive daily from within the UK and Europe. The airport is well-served by low-cost airlines including Easyjet and Ryanair. For a complete listing of airlines and destinations, please see the<br />[http://www.liverpoolairport.com/flight-destinations/ '''destination list''']. }} Immediately outside the arrivals area, you will find a taxi rank and bus stops. Taxis to the city centre cost around £12 for the 20-minute journey. Several bus routes go directly to the city centre from the airport: * The No. 500 ''Airport Express'' runs every 30 minutes and takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre. Cost is £2.60 for adults, £1.40 for students, £1 for children and £5 for families. The following local buses cost £2.30 to get into the city centre. They are as quick and cheaper to use than the Airport Express: * The No. 80A, run by Arriva, runs every 15 minutes and takes 45 minutes to the city centre. * The No. 82A, also run by Arriva, runs every 30 minutes and takes around 40 minutes to the city centre. This runs directly to Paradise Street interchange without stopping elsewhere in the city centre. * The No. 86A (Arriva) runs every 15 minutes during the day and now runs through the night, every half hour. This takes a little less time than the 80A as it is a more direct route down Smithdown Road. The journey time is 40 minutes but may be longer at peak traffic times. * The No. 81A also serves the airport but does not go into the city centre. It may prove useful if you want to visit Woolton or the north of the city, as the route goes around the city ring road, Queens Drive, and terminates in Bootle. {{go | name=Liverpool South Parkway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.3577 | long=-2.8897 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2653302 | lastedit=2022-06-29 | content=The 80A and 86A buses also stop here. It's a 10-minute journey from where a frequent train service runs to the city centre in about 15 minutes. This may be a better option at times of peak road traffic (8AM-9AM, 5PM-6PM). }} The airport has two onsite car parks and [https://www.skyparkuk.co.uk/liverpool/index.php Skypark] is nearby. The airport offers a Fast Track service, which for a charge, means you can bypass the queue at security, but this tends to be worthwhile only for first flights of the day or if you risk missing your flight. '''[[Manchester Airport]]''' ({{IATA|MAN}}) can also be used and may be a better option. It is about a 45-60 minute drive away from Liverpool. Direct train services also run between Liverpool Lime Street Station and Manchester Airport operated by Northern Rail. [[Manchester]] Airport serves a variety of long haul destinations in North America and Asia, as well as short haul services throughout Europe. ===By train=== [[File:Lime street july 2010.jpg | thumb | 300px | Liverpool Lime Street Station ]] ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]].'' Liverpool is served by {{marker|type=go|name=Liverpool Lime Street station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/liv.aspx|lat=53.4075|long=-2.9784}} which is in the heart of the city centre. Trains arrive frequently from many parts of England. Trains from [[London Euston]] arrive on the south side (right when viewed from the main entrance), while those from Manchester arrive on the north side. The Wirral Line of the city's underground network (detailed in the Merseyrail section below) stops in a tube tunnel under the station. Liverpool is easily arrived at from [[London]], [[Manchester]], and the major cities of northern England by [[high-speed rail]] (by British standards - 125 mph) without changing trains. These services are provided by Avanti for London and the west coast and Transpennine Express for the north. [[Glasgow]] will also be added to this list, courtesy of Transpennine Express, in late 2019. These destinations are served by other companies, including Northern, EMR, and LNWR, which offer regional stopping services calling smaller destinations on the route. [[Birmingham]] and [[Norwich]] are the odd-ones-out, and are only connected by stopping services provided by LNWR and EMR respectively. Like all rail travel in the UK, there is no cost premium for using a high-speed service over a stopping one, and high-speed trains are often more modern and comfortable than stopping ones. Liverpool is only about '''two hours from London by train'''. There's a train about every hour, with extra weekday evening peak services from London, and it's not too expensive to get there. You can get a saver ticket for £60 on the day of travel, or for as little as £8 if you book a couple of weeks in advance. Tickets are released three months in advance. There is a direct train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool every hour at peak times (around 6:30AM–7:30PM). In addition, it is possible to reach Liverpool from Manchester Airport by changing at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Oxford Road. Other main services: *[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], 1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 45 min, half hourly *Manchester, 50 min – 1 hr 10 min, 5 trains an hour (3 fast to Piccadilly and Oxford Road, of which 1 via Earlestown and 2 via Warrington, 1 slow to Oxford Road (extra services in peak times) and 1 slow to Victoria) *[[Leeds]], 2 hours, hourly *[[Sheffield]] and [[Nottingham]], 1 hr 30 min and 3 hours respectively, hourly ===By bus=== [[File:Liverpool City Region Motorways.png|thumb|Liverpool Motorways]] *'''[http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]''', the UK's largest scheduled coach company, uses Liverpool One Bus Station. London is 4-5 hours away by coach and is served by a half a dozen services per day. Manchester is served by an hourly service taking a similar time to the train (except at rush hour). Manchester Airport can be reached by coach in under one hour, six coaches run per day. *'''[http://www.megabus.com/ Megabus]''' operates a network across the UK. There is one bus daily from London to Liverpool. Journey time 4–5 hours. Prices also start at £1 and then increase depending on how far in advance you book. Megabus use the Liverpool One Coach Station. A '''Park and Ride''' scheme aims to provide easy access to the city centre, for more information see [http://www.parkandride.net/liverpool/liverpool_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]. ===By car=== Liverpool has good motorway connections, being served by the M62 (from the M6), M53, M57 and M58. If you are travelling from the south, your journey may take you across the River Mersey through one of the two road tunnels from Birkenhead or Wallasey, or across the Mersey Gateway or Silver Jubilee bridges from Runcorn to Widnes. Each of these crossings are tolled. At the tunnels, payment can be made in cash at the toll booth, but the bridges have only e-tolls. You must pay online at [https://www.merseyflow.co.uk/ Merseyflow] by midnight the following day or face a penalty charge through the post. ===By boat=== [[File:Queen Mary 2 and Manannan, Liverpool landing stage, River Mersey (geograph 4556203).jpg|thumb|''RMS Queen Mary 2'' with ''HSC Manannan'' (Isle of Man Steam Packet)]] '''Liverpool Cruise Terminal''' opened in the city centre in 2007. '''[https://www.steam-packet.com/ Isle of Man Steam Packet]''' services aboard ''HSC Manannan'' operate between [[Douglas (Isle of Man)|Douglas]] and Liverpool city centre during summertime. At other times of the year, ferries going to the Isle of Man dock at [[Birkenhead]], on the other side of the Mersey; for Liverpool, take the train or Mersey Ferry to get to Birkenhead ferry terminal. '''Gladstone Dock''', Port of Liverpool, in neighbouring [[Bootle]], has P&O Ferries to and from [[Dublin]]. For leisure boats coming from inland, there is a direct connection between the Mersey and the '''Leeds and Liverpool Canal'''. From Birkenhead, pedestrians and cyclists can catch the [https://www.merseyferries.co.uk/commuters/ '''Mersey Ferries''' commuter service] every 20 minutes between 7:20AM and 9:40AM, with a journey time of 10 minutes to Liverpool's Pier Head. The evening return service operates every 20 min between 5PM and 6:40PM. An adult ticket costs £3/£3.80 single/return, and a child ticket costs £1.45/£2 single/return. You can also bring your bicycle for free. Between rush hours, the ferries operate a [[#Do|river cruise service]] which provides an hourly link from Birkenhead to Liverpool. However, this is aimed at tourists so the crossing is much more leisurely and the tickets cost three times as much. ==Get around== Bus providers strongly encourage contactless payment, but will take exact fares at a pinch. More information can be found on Merseytravel's [https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/rethink-travel/ Rethink Travel] webpage. The ''Liverpool City Centre'' map by Andrew Taylor has a scale of 1:3,500, i.e. 18 inches to one mile. The map is so detailed it even names shops and so on. 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|53.4424,-2.8707 |53.4422,-2.8705 |53.4417,-2.8701 |53.4413,-2.8701 |53.4406,-2.8702}} {{mapshapes|Q1922100}} Liverpool City Centre is walkable, but those with mobility impairments or who are feeling lazy may prefer buses, Merseyrail, or taxis (including Uber, Ola, and local Delta as well as well as plentiful black cabs). ===By public transport=== ==== By bus ==== Buses run out from the centre regularly from Liverpool One Bus Station in Canning Place (mainly to the south) and Queen Square Bus Station in Roe and Hood Sts. (mainly north/east). Both bus stations have travel centres with staff who will assist with which bus to get and from where. These travel centres also stock free transport guides and detailed timetable leaflets for each bus and train service. Highly recommended are the free 'map and guide' leaflets of the four main transport subdivisions of the Liverpool metropolitan area: Liverpool, Wirral (west), Southport (north) and St. Helens (east); these giant fold-out street maps show at a glance the route of every bus service (individual service leaflets are required for timetable information). ==== By Merseyrail (underground / metro) ==== Liverpool and the surrounding region is served by an excellent mass-transit system, which is indispensable for the visitor who wishes to explore outside the city centre. Destinations such as [[Chester]], the Anthony Gormley sculpture "Another Place" (in Crosby), and the seaside town of [[Southport]] are popular tourist destinations on the network. Due to the short distances involved, and the few central stations, the Merseyrail network is of limited value for money getting around the City Centre as the stations can be usually be walked between in the time it takes to descend, travel, and ascend, with the possible exception of James Street to Lime Street. The network has several gaps in coverage as the latest expansions of the City Centre (such as the Baltic Triangle and North Docks), and Anfield Stadium do not have nearby stations. The Knowledge Quarter university district also suffers from poor Merseyrail connectivity, with the nearest station down a steep hill. The local government is seeking to amend some of these deficits - for example, funding has been approved to re-open a defunct station in the Baltic Triangle. [[File:Merseyrail Map.svg|thumb|445x445px|Map of the Merseyrail network and City Line.]] The Merseyrail lines are: *'''Northern Line''' (blue): This runs south-north from Hunts Cross to [[Southport]], with branches to Ormskirk and Kirkby. Each branch runs at least twice an hour from 6AM (8AM on Sunday) to midnight, as does the main line, & the Ormskirk and Kirkby branches run along the main line as far as Liverpool Central. *'''Wirral Line''' (green): Trains on this line serve the city centre in a loop (James Street > Moorfields > Lime Street > Central > James Street), before running through a tunnel under the Mersey to [[Birkenhead]]. There, they branch out to West Kirby and [[Chester]], with further branches to New Brighton and Ellesmere Port. Each branch runs at least twice an hour from 6AM (8AM on Sundays) to midnight, and all 4 branches run onto the loop. Merseytravel also manages: * '''City Line''' (red): Not really a Merseyrail line, but a collective name encompassing all mainline local services from Lime Street. It has 4 branches, unusually named "books" after the booklets the timetables are distributed in: ** Book 1 serves the Liverpool to [[Manchester]] route via [[Warrington]]. **Book 2 serves Liverpool South Parkway, branching out there to Runcorn and Crewe (local half-hourly; expresses to London and Birmingham also use this line), and to Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road & Piccadilly (local half-hourly, express half-hourly). ** Book 3 services, along the world's first mainline railway, run to [[Manchester]] (hourly stopping trains to Victoria, hourly expresses to Oxford Road and Piccadilly (local services half-hourly, expresses half-hourly). ** Book 4 connects Liverpool with St Helens and [[Wigan]] North Western, and [[Blackpool]]. Local services at least twice an hour run 6AM (9AM on Sundays) to midnight. Hourly express services continue to [[Preston]]. On their previous journey into Lime Street, many of these expresses came via South Parkway, which may be beneficial to passengers bearing luggage. The City Centre is served by four stations. The Wirral Line serves all in a clockwise loop, while the Northern Line runs both ways north-south and serves Liverpool Central and Moorfields. City Line trains use ground-level platforms at Lime Street. * {{marker|type=go|name=Moorfields|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/mrf.aspx|lat=53.4087|long=-2.9894}} is located on a small one-way street between Dale and Tithebarn Sts. in the business district. * {{marker|type=go|name=Lime Street|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/liv.aspx|lat=53.4075|long=-2.9784}} is in a prominent position in the north-east of the city centre. It is closest to the museums on William Brown St. * {{marker|type=go|name=Liverpool Central|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/lvc.aspx|lat=53.4048|long=-2.9802}} is in a shopping centre accessed from Ranelagh and Bold Sts. It is most convenient for the shopping area & cathedrals. * {{marker|type=go|name=James Street|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/lvj.aspx|lat=53.4048|long=-2.9917}} is accessed by lifts on James St. or a steep ramp (limited access, rush hours only) on Water St. Nearby sights include the Liver Building on Pier Head. Liverpool South Parkway, on the City and Northern Lines. It is the closest station to John Lennon Airport, to which it has a shuttle bus. It also provides a direct interchange from regional and long-distance services to the Northern Line, should your train stop there. If you are switching from Merseyrail to the National Rail network, use '''Lime Street''', which Liverpool's main station; Liverpool Central is only the central station ''of the Merseyrail network''. In addition, some locals may refer to services on the ''City Line'' as the ''Northern'', named after the regional train operating company, which should not be confused with the ''Northern Line'' run by Merseyrail''.'' A common mistake made by visitors is to think of the Wirral Line's city-centre loop as a circular line - implying that if one misses their stop, they may wait for it to come around again. In reality the loop is shaped like a lasso; if you stay on a train after passing through James Street a second time you will unexpectedly find yourself in [[Birkenhead]]. ====Ticketing==== Although an urban system, Merseyrail is a National Rail operator, meaning that '''ticketing is seamless''' between it and mainline rail services. A ticket can be bought from anywhere in the country to a Merseyrail station, and vice-versa, with no need to purchase a separate ticket for the Merseyrail network. This saves money and is very useful if you wish to travel directly to a part of the Liverpool City Region with no mainline rail service. Buying a simple single or return ticket from a ticket office or machine is the same as buying any other National Rail ticket. [[File:Merseyrail Class 507s, Liverpool Central railway station (geograph 3787001).jpg|alt=Two yellow trains on either side of a platform in an underground station|thumb|366x366px|Northern Line trains at Liverpool Central, a major interchange between the two lines of the Merseyrail network.]] Saveaway, Solo and Trio travel passes can be purchased from travel centres or Merseyrail stations. Liverpool and its surrounding areas are divided up into areas, each sub-divided into zones: the cost of each ticket typically depends upon how many zones/areas you want to travel in. If a journey takes you outside the boundary allowed by your ticket, you can typically purchase a regular ticket on the bus or train to cover just the extra required. * Solo and Trio passes are weekly, monthly or annual travel passes, usable at any time of the day. Solo tickets may be used only on buses; Trio tickets may be used on buses, ferries or Merseyrail trains. The pass may only be purchased from Merseytravel centres, but it can be renewed (up to three days before expiry) at any travel or train station in Merseyside. * A Merseyrail Only Railpass is a cheaper alternative, but is not valid on the City Line (despite stations carrying Merseyrail branding, the train service is provided by regional operator Northern). * Walrus cards are smart travel cards that are ideal for the majority of short term visitors. They are cheap, off-peak (after 9:30AM M-F, all day Sa & Su) single-day tickets that cover buses, ferries and Merseyrail trains. They may also be used by more than one person (although not at the same time). They are £3.90 for unlimited off-peak travel in 'Area C' (covering the city centre, west out to Huyton, north to Crosby and south to Speke), and £5.20 for an 'All-Zone' ticket covering the whole of the Merseytravel area (perfect for visiting the Wirral, Chester or Southport). Cards are available from all stations, Travelcentres, and shops displaying the yellow 'PayPoint' sign. *The Walrus card is being phased out in favour of the '''Metro Card''', to which Merseytravel plan to add advanced features including online ticket purchasing and eventually tap-in-tap-out ticketing. As of 2019, the two systems are both in use and functionally indistinguishable. Adult bus fares on the main operators are: Arriva flat fare of £2.30 throughout the Liverpool area, £3.70 for Liverpool area Day Ticket, £4.40 for Northwest area. Stagecoach flat fare of £2.00 throughout the Liverpool area, £3.30 for Liverpool area Day Ticket, £3.60 for Northwest area. Arriva and Stagecoach Day and Weekly tickets may be used on either companies buses on new Quality Partnership Routes 10/10A/10B/10C (Huyton,St Helens), 86/86A/86D/86E( Speke,Airport,South Parkway), 53/53A (Crosby,Aintree), 14/14X (Croxteth,Kirkby). Similar flat fares are available from the other operators as well. There are a few night bus services on a Saturday night costing £3.00. ''(All prices correct as of April 2017.)'' Some buses, such as early morning and hospital services, have a fixed fare of £1.10. This includes the City Centre Circular buses C1 to C5. If you plan to travel a lot, a pass presents much better value. Generally speaking, you save money with two or more train trips or three or more bus journeys. As of 2019, both major bus companies accept contactless payment (including Apple Pay and Google Pay, although unlike London you still have to buy a ticket from the driver). Having spare cash is recommended as some buses on minor routes may not yet be equipped. ===By bike=== [[File:Liverpool BSS.png|thumb|Citybike, Moorfields]] National Cycle Route 56, National Cycle Route 62 and 810 run into Liverpool. A useful cycle map of Liverpool called 'Liverpool Cycle Map' is apparently jointly issued by Merseytravel, the Liverpool City Council, and Travelwise Merseyside. It is free and can be ordered at 0151 330 1253, or http://www.letstravelwise.org/content227_Cycling.html. You might be lucky to be given one at a store, such as GIANT. * {{listing | name=Citybike Liverpool | alt=Liverpool Citybike, Hourbike | url=https://www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk/ | email=citybike@liverpool.gov.uk | address=39 Pilgrims Way, Bisley, Surrey, GU24 9DQ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 374-2034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£3 per day, £9 for a week or £60 for a year | lastedit=2015-06-06 | content=Liverpool’s citybike cycle hire scheme offers bike hire from more than 140 stations across the city. It's the largest public bicycle hire scheme in the country outside London and there will soon will be a total of 1,000 bikes available to hire spread across 160 locations. You need to register if you want to participate (available by internet or phone call). If you want to hire a bike for a longer time at a stretch, Citybike may not be too convenient. }} * {{listing | name=Giant | alt= | url=http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk | email= | address=Parliament St, opposite Grafton St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Opens at 10AM | price=£40 for 2 days | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content=A bicycle dealer which also rents out bikes of the very upmarket type. Their policy seems to be not to rent out locks to avoid any responsibility if the bike gets stolen (which seems an unusual idea, but that seems to be what they do), so be prepared to bring a lock or buy one from them. Nice staff. }} ==Talk== English is the main language, but it is spoken with a very distinctive '''Scouse''' accent that has strong Irish and Welsh influences, and differs greatly even from that of the surrounding areas. There was historically a large [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]-speaking population in Liverpool, to the extent that the National Eisteddfod was held in the city three times between 1884 and 1929. While there is still a Welsh-speaking minority, most Welsh-descended people adopted English as their sole native language over the course of the 20th century. Due to the city's status as a port city and waves of immigration over the centuries, Chinese, Italian, French, and Spanish are spoken by some. Indeed, Liverpool is home to Europe's oldest permanent Chinese community. In some parts, South American Spanish is spoken due to immigration from Latin America. Creole languages can be heard occasionally due to the large Afro-Caribbean community. ==See== {{Mapframe|53.4029393|-2.9956251|zoom=15}} [[Image:LiverpoolNewOld.jpg|thumb|Old (St. Nicholas and Our Lady Church) and new architecture]] Liverpool is particularly famous for its architecture, to the point where English Heritage consider it England's finest Victorian city. Once dilapidated and dirty during the dark times of the 1980s, modern Liverpool presents its architecture with full civic pride. === Pier Head === [[File:Narrowboat, Canning Half-Tide Dock, Liverpool (geograph 4545425).jpg | thumb | 300px | Museum of Liverpool ]] [[File:The Liverpool wheel at night.JPG | thumb | 300px | The Wheel ]] The harbour of Liverpool has played a very important role in modern history of the city. The wharf area drained by the Mersey River gives to the city an air of antiquity, which is quite strange and interesting because of the contrast between modern buildings and conventional buildings. The Pier Head was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO between 2004 and 2021, when it was controversially delisted due to modern development. * {{see | name=Museum of Liverpool | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/ | email= | address=Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG | lat=53.402939 | long=-2.995625 | directions=on the riverside, get off at James St station | phone=+44 151 478 4545 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Museum of Liverpool | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=A large museum all about the city of Liverpool and its history from ancient inhabitants of the area to its modern revival. Not to be confused with the World Museum, which is more "general" in scope. }} * {{see | name=Royal Liver Building | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.40585 | long=-2.99592 | directions=on the riverside | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=The Royal Liver Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 526323.jpg | wikidata=Q1469988| wikipedia=Royal Liver Building | content=Iconic symbol of Liverpool waterfront. This 1911 skyscraper still dominates the distinctive Liverpool skyline. It is the home of the legendary Liver Birds that sit on top of the building looking out across to the Wirral. The river-facing face of the clock is six feet larger in diameter than that of the clock tower at Westminster. }} * '''Titanic Memorial''' is north side of the Royal Liver Building, a sober granite monument to the 244 engineers lost with the ship. * {{see | name=The Beatles Story | alt=Fab4D Cinema | url=http://www.beatlesstory.com/ | email= | address=Pier Head | lat=53.399 | long=-2.992 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The Beatles Story | image=Entrance to The Beatles Story - Liverpool.jpg | wikidata=Q4306068 | content=A film telling a story using The Beatles as a theme. }} * {{see | name=Canada Boulevard | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Pierhead | lat=53.40454 | long=-2.99605 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Runs the entire length of the Three Graces frontage and consists of a boulevard of maple trees with plaques laid into the pavement listing the Canadian ships lost during the Second World war. }} * {{see | name=British Music Experience | alt= | url=http://www.britishmusicexperience.com/ | email= | address= | lat=53.405229153066664 | long=-2.9953810572624206 | directions= | phone=+44 151 519 0915 | tollfree= | hours=10-6 | price=£14 | lastedit=2019-08-07 | content= }} * {{see | name=Open Eye Gallery | alt= | url=https://openeye.org.uk/ | email= | address=19 Mann Island, L3 1BP | lat=53.40378546789892 | long=-2.9936260537887165 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236 6768 | tollfree= | hours=10-5 | price= | lastedit=2019-08-07 | content= }} === Albert Dock === {{see | name=Albert Dock | alt= | url=http://www.albertdock.com/ | email= | address= | lat=53.40032 | long=-2.99264 | directions=on the riverside | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=Albert Dock Liverpool 7.jpg | wikidata=Q2831123| wikipedia=Albert Dock | content=This is one of the more sophisticated places in Liverpool and is situated in the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK. Old warehouses have been converted into shops, apartments, restaurants, pubs, hotels, galleries and museums. For fans of the old ''This Morning with Richard and Judy'' TV programme, this is also where the 3D island weather map was in the centre of the dock on the water. }} * {{see | name=Merseyside Maritime Museum | alt= | url=https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime-museum | email= | address=Albert Dock L3 4AQ | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone=+44 151 478 4499 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Merseyside Maritime Museum | image=Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool - geograph.org.uk - 633029.jpg | wikidata=Q12061716 | lastedit=2021-11-05 | content=Museum with permanent gallery devoted to the ''Titanic'', ''Lusitania'' and ''Forgotten Empress''. }} * {{see | name=Wheel of Liverpool | alt= | url=http://www.thewheelofliverpool.com/ | email= | address=Keel Wharf L3 4FN | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone=+44 151 709 8651 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price= | lastedit=2021-11-05 | content=60 m Ferris wheel. }} === City centre === * {{see | name=St George's Hall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lime St | lat=53.40867 | long=-2.98017 | directions=near railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=St George's Hall, Liverpool (2007).jpg | wikidata=Q1073341| wikipedia=St George's Hall, Liverpool | content=A mammoth of a Greco-Roman-style building which was built by wealthy merchants for the people of the city. It is arguably the finest neo-classical building in Western Europe, and has been thoroughly restored for Capital of Culture Year. Inside it has one of the best church organs in Europe. On the outside it has a selection of classical murals which were thought quite shocking in their day (due to the shameful female nudity). }} * {{see | name=World Museum Liverpool | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/ | email= | address=William Brown Street, L3 8EN | lat=53.40992 | long=-2.98162 | directions=near St. George's Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=Liverpool Museum And Library.jpg | wikidata=Q980795| wikipedia=World Museum | content=This is a fine building and well worth a visit. It contains an excellent collection of British rocketry exhibits, as well as the best Egyptological collection outside London. }} * {{see | name=Liverpool Central Library | alt= | url=https://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library/central-library/ | email= | address= | lat=53.40983 | long=-2.98062 | directions=near St. George's Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=Liverpool Central Library 19 May 2013 (5).jpg | wikidata=Q3639631| wikipedia=Liverpool Central Library | content=This is another fine building, boasting a beautiful circular reading room. }} * {{see | name=Walker Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/ | email= | address=William Brown Street, L3 8EL | lat=53.41002 | long=-2.97959 | directions=near St George's Hall | phone=+44 151 478-4199| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Free | image=Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool 161009.JPG | wikidata=Q1536471| wikipedia=Walker Art Gallery | content=A nice neoclassical building opened in 1871, which forms an ensemble with the Central Library. }} * {{see | name=Liverpool Town Hall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.40713 | long=-2.99165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=LpoolTownHallOM.jpg | wikidata=Q1855296| wikipedia=Liverpool Town Hall | content=Built in 1754, the Official Residence of Liverpool's Lord Mayor is an elegant stone building, having two fronts; one towards Castle Street, the other towards the area formed by the New Exchange Buildings. Each front consists of an elegant range of Corinthian columns, supporting a pediment, and are themselves supported by a rustic base. Between the capitals are heads, and emblems of commerce in basso-relievo; and on the pediment of the grand front is a noble piece of sculpture representing Commerce committing her treasures to the race of Neptune. }} *{{see | name=Victoria Gallery & Museum | alt= | url=http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm | email=vgm@liv.ac.uk | address=Ashton Street, L69 3DR | lat=53.40613 | long=-2.96615 | directions=near the Catholic Cathedral | phone=+44 151 794-2348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | image=Victoria UoL.jpg | wikidata=Q7926720| wikipedia=Victoria Gallery & Museum | content=The University of Liverpool's museum comprising their art collection and artefacts housed in an amazing Gothic building which coined the term 'red brick university'. }} * {{see | name=Williamson's Tunnels | alt= | url=http://www.williamsontunnels.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk | address=The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, L7 3EE | lat=53.40617 | long=-2.95717 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-6868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Heritage Centre Tu-Su | price= | wikidata=Q8021246| wikipedia=Williamson Tunnels | content=In the early 1800s, a Liverpool tobacco merchant, Joseph Williamson, funded the construction of an enormous labyrinth of tunnels under the Edge Hill area of Liverpool. Nobody knows his reasons for doing so though many guess it as an act of philanthropy, using his wealth to provide jobs and training for thousands of Liverpool workers. There is also a Williamson's Tunnels Heritage Centre. }} * {{see | name=The Bluecoat | alt= | url=http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/ | email=info@thebluecoat.org.uk | address=School Lane, L1 3BX | lat=53.40415 | long=-2.98389 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-5324 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-6PM | price=Free | image=Liverpool Bluecoat 1.jpg | wikidata=Q2409878| wikipedia=Bluecoat Chambers | content=The Bluecoat is the oldest Grade 1 listed building in Liverpool’s city centre, dating back to 1717. Following a £14.5 million redevelopment, it re-opened in March 2008 with a new wing of galleries and a state-of-the-art performance space. It showcases talent across artistic disciplines including visual art, music, literature, dance and live art. It helps nurture new talent by providing studio spaces for artists. }} * {{see | name=FACT | alt=Foundation for Art and Creative Technology | url=https://www.fact.co.uk | email=operations@fact.co.uk | address=88 Wood Street, L1 4QD | lat=53.4022 | long=-2.9778 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-4444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Usualy free | wikidata=Q15218283 | wikipedia=Foundation for Art and Creative Technology | image= | content=Offers exhibitions, film and participant-led art projects. The building is home to three galleries (showing four exhibitions per year), a beautiful café operated by the team behind LEAF on Bold Street, a cosy bar and four film screens. }} === Religious buildings === [[File:LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDERAL SEP2012 (7916053494).jpg|thumbnail|The Anglican Cathedral]] * {{see | name=Our Lady and St Nicholas church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.40704 | long=-2.99481 | directions=just off the riverside | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Liverpool 2.jpg | wikidata=Q5116963| wikipedia=Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Liverpool | content=This is the city's parish church and home to the third Liver Bird (there are in fact three of them, not two). }} * {{see | name=Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King | alt=Paddy's Wigwam | url=http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/ | email= | address=Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, L3 5TQ | lat=53.40496 | long=-2.96854 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-9222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Exterior, Liverpool, UK - Diliff.jpg | wikidata=Q1470975| wikipedia=Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral | content=Catholic. Affectionately known by the locals as ''Paddy's Wigwam'' or "the Pope's launching pad". Visit on a sunny day as the stained glass ceiling looks fantastic! }} * {{see | name=Liverpool Cathedral | alt=Anglican Cathedral | url=http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/ | email= | address=St James Mount, L1 7AZ | lat=53.39740 | long=-2.97311 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-6271 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDERAL SEP2012 (7916053494).jpg | wikidata=Q1866506| wikipedia=Liverpool Cathedral |lastedit=2019-07-22| content=It may not look like a wigwam, but is so imposing that the architect of Lord Derby's tomb claimed that no self-respecting church mouse would live there. As a result, he incorporated a mouse into the design of the tomb - it's just under Lord Derby's pillow. Liverpool Cathedral is one of the finest examples in the world of Gothic revival architecture. The building is truly vast, as the largest religious building in the UK and one of the largest cathedrals in the world. On a clear day, the tower affords breathtaking views over Liverpool, Merseyside and beyond, with some of Manchester's skyscrapers visible if weather permits. }} * {{see | name=Princes Road Synagogue | alt=Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation | url=http://www.princesroad.org/ | email= | address= | lat=53.39502 | long=-2.96506 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=The Synagogue of the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation - geograph.org.uk - 1703408 crop.JPG | wikidata=Q7244477| wikipedia=Princes Road Synagogue | content=This is an impressive combination of Gothic and Moorish architecture by the Audsley brothers. The colourful interior has to be seen to be believed. Tours can be arranged through their web site. }} * {{see | name=Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greek-Orthodox-Church-of-St-Nicholas-Toxteth/1127432050670749?rf=293055437390521 | email=friakovos@gmail.com | address=Princess Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 1XB | lat=53.39316 | long=-2.96169 | directions= | phone=+44 151 724-3500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, Toxteth | image=Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas in Liverpool.jpg | wikidata=Q5601848 | content=Dedicated to St Nicholas the patron saint of seafarers. Built between 1865 and 1870, it was the second purpose built Greek Orthodox Church in England. The architecture of the building is a typical example of the Byzantine style as used in many Eastern Greek Churches. A typical feature is the four domes of the building. Henry Summers, a master builder who built many fine buildings in the city, was commissioned to build the church. }} * {{see | name=St Brides | alt= | url=http://stbridesliverpool.org.uk/ | email= | address=Percy St, L8 7LT | lat=53.397457 | long=-2.969661 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Bride's Church, Liverpool | image=St Brides Church Liverpool.JPG | wikidata=Q7592709 | content= }} * {{see | name=St Philip Neri Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.399 | long=-2.969 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint Philip Neri Church | image=St Philip Neri, Catherine Street, Liverpool (1).JPG | wikidata=Q7402098 | content=Byzantine inspired design, built between 1914 and 1920 }} * {{see | name=The Nordic Church | alt=Gustaf Adolfs Kyrka, or locally as the Swedish Church | url=http://nordicliverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address=138 Park Lane, L1 8HG | lat=53.398794 | long=-2.982673 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-7763 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Gustav Adolfus Kyrka, Liverpool.jpg | wikidata=Q5621056| wikipedia=Gustav Adolf Church, Liverpool | content= }} * {{see | name=St Luke's Church | alt=The Bombed-Out Church, Church of St Luke | url= | email= | address=on the corner of Berry St and Leece St | lat=53.40175 | long=-2.97516 | directions=From the city centre, just walk up Bold St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-15 | content=St Luke's Church was badly damaged during the Liverpool Blitz in 1941, and remains as a roofless shell. It now stands as a memorial to those who were lost in the war, and is also a venue for exhibitions and events (such as, open-air cinema). }} === Around Liverpool === [[File:Speke_Hall_front_2017.jpg|thumb|300px|Speke Hall]] * {{see | name=Speke Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall/ | email=spekehall@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=The Walk, Speke, L24 1XD | lat=53.33678 | long=-2.87421 | directions=near John Lennon Airport, national cycle network route 62 | phone=+44 151 427-7231 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Speke Hall, Liverpool.jpg | wikidata=Q2308765| wikipedia=Speke Hall |lastedit=2019-07-22| content=This is a half-timbered Tudor house set on large grounds. It has parts dating back to the 1530s. Easily accessible from John Lennon Airport, as these days it is practically at the end of the runway. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Croxteth Hall and Country Park | alt= | url=https://croxtethfriends.wixsite.com/croxtethfriends | email= | address= | lat=53.44283 | long=-2.89207 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Croxteth Hall | wikidata=Q5189627 | content=This is one of Liverpool's most important heritage sites, one of "the finest working country estates in the North West" and was the winner of the European Capital of Culture 2008. The park is at the heart of what was once a great country estate stretching hundreds of square miles and was the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton. After the death of the last Earl it was given to the City of Liverpool. The estate has four main attractions - The Historic Hall, Croxteth Home Farm, the Victorian Walled Garden and a 500-acre country park including the new Croxteth Local Nature Reserve. A new addition to what's on offer at Croxteth is the West Derby Courthouse. Dating from the reign of Elizabeth I, this is one of the oldest public buildings in Liverpool. }} * {{see | name=Sefton Park Palm House | alt= | url=https://www.palmhouse.org.uk/ | email= | address=Sefton Park | lat= | long= | directions=national cycle network route 56 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image= | wikidata=Q66477513| wikipedia= | content=Grade II* listed conservatory of exotic plants with cafe and public events. }} * {{see | name=Sudley House | alt= | url=https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/sudley-house | email= | address=Mossley Hill Road, Aigburth | lat=53.37356 | long=-2.92146 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=Sudley House Liverpool.jpg | wikidata=Q1290927| wikipedia=Sudley House | content=An art gallery which contains the collection of George Holt in its original setting. It includes work by Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, Edwin Landseer and J. M. W. Turner. }} * {{see | name=Wavertree Botanic Gardens | alt= | url=https://liverpool.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-wellbeing/parks-and-greenspaces/wavertree-botanic-gardens/ | email= | address= | lat=53.406 | long=-2.942 | directions=Edge Hill station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Wavertree Botanic Gardens | image=Botanic Garden and Wavertree Park - geograph.org.uk - 64705.jpg | wikidata=Q7975512 | content= }} === Guided tours === [[File:Rolls-Royce Phantom V (1965) Replica of John Lennon's car (28447542675).jpg|thumb|Replica of John Lennons Rolls Royce Phantom V]] For those in a hurry there are a number of operators offering guided tours, either using their own transportation or offering their services as "hop-on, hop-off Guides" on your coach or offering guided walks. The best way of getting an overview of the city, is by taking the [http://www.cityexplorerliverpool.co.uk/ '''City Explorer'''] open-top bus run by Maghull Coaches. With 12 stops you can hop on and off all day. Qualified local guides provide the commentary and can answer your questions about the city. For Beatles fans, there is the '''[http://www.cavernclub.org/the-magical-mystery-tour Magical Mystery Tour]''' which will take you around the places associated with the Beatles both in the city centre and in the suburbs. For a more tailored tour, there's '''[http://www.liverpooltourguide.com/ Liverpool Entente Cordiale Tours]'''. Their Liverpool tour guides can plan a walk for you or hop on your coach and guide you around the city. They offer tours in English or French. * {{see | name=Liverpool Cycle Tours | alt= | url=http://liverpoolcycletours.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= +44 7986 139 531 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-06 | content=They have 4 scheduled tours, all of which run in small groups of no more than 10 people. Discounts may be available by email. }} * {{see | name=Shiverpool | alt= | url=http://www.shiverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This offers three different tours around Liverpool. The Hope Street shivers is based around the Cathedrals, Auld city shivers starting from the slaughterhouse pub on Fenwick Street and Shiver me Timbers based around the Albert Docks. Wrap up warm. Prior booking required. }} *{{see | name=The Beatles Fab 4 Taxi Tours | url=https://fab4taxitours.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone=+44 151 601-2111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers personal tours that take you back in time to the childhood homes of the Fab Four. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mad Day Out | alt= | url=https://mad-dayouttaxitours.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone=+44 151 372 7999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-11-03 | content=Replica of John Lennon's Rolls Royce }} ==Do== * {{do | name=The Bluecoat | alt= | url=http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/ | email=info@thebluecoat.org.uk | address=School Lane, L1 3BX | lat=53.4042 | long=-2.9839 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-5324 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2409878 | content=The Bluecoat (not to be confused with ''The Bluecoat School'', which is a grammar school in Wavertree) is a world-famous prestigious school dating back to the 18th century, and is one of the oldest arts schools in Europe. It hosts arts exhibitions as well as music and literary events, but also offers tuition in fine art, music and literature. }} * {{do | name=Echo Arena | alt= | url=http://www.echoarena.com/ | email= | address=Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP | lat=53.397012 | long=-2.990048 | directions= | phone=+44 844 800 0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} [[File:MERSEY FERRY THE SNOWDROP LEAVING WOODSIDE LANDING STAGE BIRKENHEAD RIVER MERSEY JULY 2013 (9311821975).jpg|thumb|Mersey Ferry Snowdrop]] * {{do | name=Mersey Ferries | url=http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/ | email= | address=Pier Head, George Parade, L3 1DP | lat=53.4046 | long=-2.9971 | directions=in front of the Cunard Building | phone=+44 151 330 1003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Departures hourly M-F 10AM-4PM Sa Su 10AM-6PM | price=River explorer: adult £11.50, child (aged 5-15) £7.50, under 5 free, concession £10 | content=Immortalised by the hit song "Ferry Cross the Mersey" by Gerry & the Pacemakers, the ferries offer a fun 50-minute cruise with commentary up and down the river and across to [[Birkenhead]], where you may disembark. There's no better way to see Liverpool's skyline. No matter the time of year or the weather conditions on land, bring warm clothing. See [[Mersey Ferry]] for more. }} ===Music=== * {{do | name=Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolphil.com/ | email= | address=36 Hope Street, L1 9BP | lat=53.401694 | long=-2.970467 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-3789 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the world's great orchestras. Go for a pre-concert drink in the Philharmonic pub over the road then sit back and let the music carry you away. }} * {{do | name=Arts Club | url=https://artsclubliverpool.com/ | email= | address=90 Seel St, L1 4BH | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 151 559-3773 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Tickets in the range of ₤20 to 30 | content=A concert venue which hosts things like Jazz concerts with well-known artists. Nice size (might accommodate around 400 people; there are no seats). }} * '''[https://africaoye.com/ Africa Oye]''' celebrates African music and culture. It's held in Sefton Park, with the next on 18 / 19 June 2022. * '''[https://www.internationalbeatleweek.com/ International Beatle Week]''' is in August, multiple venues. A vast list of gigs performed by bands from all over the world, the annual Beatles Convention, plus screenings and other events looking back on the Beatles' career and their relationship with their home city. The next is 24-30 Aug 2022. ===Theatre=== * {{do | name=Liverpool Empire Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolempire.org.uk/ | email= | address=Lime St, L1 1JE | lat=53.407642 | long=-2.979556 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-7320 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Empire plays host to a wide range of shows, including many UK tours of large-scale musicals. the ''Unity theatre'' produces a diverse range of work. There's also the ''Epstein'' and ''Royal Court'' theatres. Check ''Lipa'' (www.lipa.ac.uk) for performance information, their student shows can be worth seeing. }} * {{do | name=Playhouse Theatre Liverpool | alt= | url=http://www.everymanplayhouse.com/ | email= | address=Williamson Square, L1 1EL | lat=53.406484 | long=-2.982776 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Unity Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Hope Pl, L1 9BG | lat=53.400947 | long=-2.971962 | directions= | phone=+44 844 873 2888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Royal Court Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Roe St, L1 1HL | lat=53.407378 | long=-2.981326 | directions= | phone=+44 870 787-1866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Comedy=== *Comedy nights are featured on Friday and Saturday at '''Baby Blue''', a nice club on the exclusive Albert Dock. Check [http://www.laughterhouse.com/ online] for more info and tickets. *Also for laughs, try '''Rawhide''' at the '''Royal Court Theatre''', which showcases some of the best in regional and national comedy talent. *Every June or July there is a fortnight-long '''Liverpool Comedy Festival''' which takes place in venues across the city. One event not to be missed is the now legendary '''Drink up Stand up''' pub crawls which includes four pubs, four comedians, one compere (host) and a megaphone! ===Arts=== * {{do | name=Tate Liverpool | alt= | url=https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool | email=visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk | address=Albert Dock, L3 4BB | lat=53.40082 | long=-2.99438 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-7400 (information), +44 845 604 7083 (ticket office) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free (charge for some exhibitions) | wikipedia=Tate Liverpool | image=Tate Liverpool - geograph.org.uk - 903501.jpg | wikidata=Q517612 | content=A fine modern art gallery. A definite visit for arty folk. The Turner Art Prize was hosted here in 2007-2008, the first time the award was held outside of London. }} *{{do | name=Static Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=23 Roscoe Lane, L1 9JD | lat=53.40108 | long=-2.97504 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-8090 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=do | name=RIBA North | alt=Royal Institute of British Architects | url=https://www.architecture.com/contact-and-visit/riba-north | email=ribanorth@riba.org | address=21 Mann Island, L3 1BP | lat=53.404091 | long=-2.993870 | directions= | phone=+44 151 703 0107 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2019-08-05 | content=Discover more about architecture in the heart of Liverpool's waterfront. The centre offers a variety of walking tours around the local area. }} ===Museums=== * {{do | name=Merseyside Maritime Museum | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/ | email= | address=Albert Dock, L3 4AQ | lat=53.40126 | long=-2.99285 | directions=on the Liverpool waterfront | phone=+44 151 478-4499 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Daily 10AM-5PM | price=free | image=Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool - geograph.org.uk - 633029.jpg | wikidata=Q12061716| wikipedia=Merseyside Maritime Museum | content=Dedicated to the maritime history of the city, complete with galleries on customs and excise and emigration to the New World. There are also a number of vessels to see, such as the Mersey river tug ''Brocklebank'' and the river cargo carrier ''Wyncham''. A museum permanent gallery is devoted to the [[Titanic]], Lusitania and Empress of Ireland, [[ocean liners]] lost at sea from 1912-1915 with a total of 3,700 fatalities. }} *{{do | name=International Slavery Museum | url=http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/ | email= | address=Albert Dock, L3 4AX | lat=53.401 | long=-2.993 | directions=Within the Merseyside Maritime Museum | phone=+44 151 478-4499 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-5PM | price=Free | image=Albert Dock2.JPG | wikidata=Q6053221| wikipedia=International Slavery Museum | content="Our aim is to address ignorance and misunderstanding by looking at the deep and permanent impact of slavery and the slave trade on Africa, South America, the USA, the Caribbean and Western Europe. Thus we will increase our understanding of the world around us." Dr David Fleming OBE, director, National Museums Liverpool }} * {{do | name=Western Approaches | alt= | url=https://liverpoolwarmuseum.co.uk/ | email=info@westernapproaches.org.uk | address=1-3 Rumford Street, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 8SZ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 227 2008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-5PM | price=£10.50 | content=A museum in the once a top-secret nerve centre in World War II Britain. This command centre based in Liverpool's city centre is underground and was the key communication point to Britain's gallant fleet of Royal Navy warships based in the Atlantic ocean. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=The Beatles Story | alt= | url=http://www.beatlesstory.com/ | email=info@beatlesstory.com | address=Albert Dock, L3 4AD | lat=53.39926 | long=-2.99184 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-1963 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£14.95 (age 17 and up) | wikipedia=The Beatles Story | image=The Beatles Story .jpg | wikidata=Q4306068 | lastedit=2016-08-09 | content=The Beatles began in Liverpool. The Beatles Story is the only museum in the world that is entirely Beatles-themed, with exhibitions such as their instruments and other artifacts. Other attractions based on The Beatles include their homes, Penny Lane, commemorative statues, Strawberry Fields and others. }} === Sports === {{infobox|Better view from up here?|''Spioenkop'' is Afrikaans for "Lookout Hill" - a steep hill 25 miles west of [[Ladysmith]] in [[KwaZulu-Natal]], South Africa. In 1900 Ladysmith was besieged by the Boers; British troops stormed the hill to try to break their lines, and held it for 24 hours in a bloody and bungled battle. Gandhi was a stretcher-bearer here, and Winston Churchill in the thick of it as a war correspondent. The Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Lancasters, both with many Liverpool men, were heavily engaged. The British eventually withdrew, but succeeded in relieving Ladysmith four weeks later. In England, 19th century football crowds just stood around the pitch, jostling for a view. At the big clubs this became unmanageable so they erected earth embankments, and later built stadia. Arsenal's was the first to be called "Spion Kop", closely followed by Liverpool then other clubs, and meant a steep terrace for home supporters behind the goals. These give a great view of action around the near goal, but on a misty winter evening it's sometimes hard to see what's happening around the far goalmouth. But that was a familiar feeling to those fans' Victorian forebears. The British assault on Spioenkop took place in night, fog and confusion. Had they taken the nearby main summits as intended, they would have routed the Boers. Instead, as daybreak burned away the mist, they found themselves on a lesser hill from which they couldn't bombard the enemy, and couldn't defend. They'd captured the wrong Kop.}} * {{do | name=Liverpool FC | alt= | url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/stadium/anfield | email= | address=Anfield Rd, L4 0TH | lat=53.4308 | long=-2.9608 | directions=2 miles north of centre off A5089 Walton Breck Road | phone=+44 151 260 6677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Anfield | image=Anfield, 20 October 2012.jpg | wikidata=Q45671 | lastedit=2022-05-08 | content=Liverpool play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. They're one of the most successful clubs in the country, having won six European Cups and 19 domestic league titles. Their fans are famous for the atmosphere they create at Anfield (capacity 54,000) and their anthem of "You'll Never Walk Alone". While the rivalry with nearby Everton is intense (though famously friendly), it is the rivalry with Manchester United that is taken most seriously by the fans. Liverpool women's team were promoted in 2022 so they play in the Women's Super League, their top tier, but their home ground is Prenton Park in [[Birkenhead]] shared with Tranmere Rovers. }} * {{do | name=Everton FC | alt= | url=https://www.evertonfc.com/ | email= | address=Goodison Rd L4 4EL | lat=53.4389 | long=-2.9664 | directions=Take any bus up Walton Lane or Walton Road | phone=+44 871 663 1878 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Goodison Park | image=Goodisonview1.JPG | wikidata=Q968420 | lastedit=2022-05-20 | content="The Toffees" play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. Goodison Park, capacity 39,600, is two miles north of city centre. A new stadium is under construction at Bramley-Moore Dock, due to open in autumn 2024. The women's team plays in the Women's Super League, their top tier, at Walton Hall Park a mile north of Goodison. }} * '''Go to the races''' at {{do | name=Aintree | alt= | url=https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/aintree/ | email= | address=Ormskirk Rd L9 5AS | lat=53.474 | long=-2.954 | directions=5 miles north of city off A59; trains to Aintree | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Aintree Racecourse | wikidata=Q174017 | lastedit=2020-03-25 | content=This course is renowned as home of the Grand National, the most formidable jumps race in the world, held in April each year. (Liverpool is mobbed when it's on.) They hold other jumps races in winter. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Liverpool International Tennis Tournament | alt= | url=https://liverpooltennis.co.uk/ | email=admin@northern-vision.co.uk | address=Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside L19 3QF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7950260165 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Liverpool International Tennis Tournament | lastedit=2019-08-08 | content=The longest running and largest tennis exhibition in Europe. }} ==Learn== Liverpool is home to three universities: * {{listing | name=The University of Liverpool | url=http://www.liv.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liverpool's oldest university established in 1881, it generally outranks the other two in national league tables for teaching and for research. }} * {{listing | name=Liverpool John Moores University | url=http://www.livjm.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established 1823 as a college, this is the second largest university in Liverpool, boasting modern facilities and improved teaching. }} * {{listing | name=Liverpool Hope University | url=https://www.hope.ac.uk/ | email= enquiry@hope.ac.uk | address=Hope Park, L16 9JD | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 291 3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established 1844 as a college, it is in Childwall and Everton. Hope attracts students from some 65 countries worldwide and has enjoyed many successes as of late. }} Although not strictly in Liverpool, two more are within its sphere of influence: * '''Edge Hill University''' (Ormskirk), a former teacher training college and now full university in a somewhat rural location. * '''University Centre St. Helens''' (St. Helens), the newest university centre in the region offering courses in business, social sciences, art, and STEM subjects. ==Buy== Although the main shopping street in Liverpool is dominated by the same chain stores you'll find in any other large UK city, Liverpool has many distinctive shops of its own, including: * {{buy | name=Gostins Arcade | url= | email= | address=32-36 Hanover Street | lat=53.403677 | long=-2.983524 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An alternative shopping centre which is definitely worth a look. The small shops inside sell goods ranging from books to tattoos. }} * {{buy | name=Grand Central Hall| url= | email= | address=35 Renshaw St | lat=53.4040 | long=-2.9767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An alternative shopping centre which is definitely worth a look. The 40 small shops inside sell goods ranging from alternative clothing to used furniture. }} * {{buy | name=Liverpool One | alt= | url=http://www.liverpool-one.com/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, Paradise St | lat=53.4040 | long=-2.9860 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Landmark development opened in 2008, redefining the city with three levels of shopping and entertainment and even a park. Offers a mixture of familiar highstreet chains and fashionable boutique stores }} * {{buy | name=MetQuarter | alt= | url=http://www.metquarter.com/ | email= | address=35 Whitechapel, L1 6DA | lat=53.40687 | long=-2.98587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This shopping centre focuses on designer-label fashion and has more than 40 stores. }} * {{buy | name=The Bluecoat | url=http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/view/168/38/ | email= | address= | lat=53.4042 | long=-2.9839 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Located in the heart of Liverpool's shopping district, the Bluecoat houses a number of specialist independent retailers offering an eclectic range of products. Stocking the best in contemporary craft, design, fashion and homewares, the shops at the Bluecoat should be your first destination in the city for the unique and the unusual: Display Centre, Drum, Landbaby, Purlesque, Robert Porter. }} * {{buy | name=St John's Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.stjohns-shopping.co.uk/ | email= | address=125 St Georges Way, L1 1LY | lat=53.406590 | long=-2.981816 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-0916 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Clayton Square Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.claytonsquare.co.uk/ | email= | address=Great Charlotte St, L1 1QR | lat=53.405667 | long=-2.979882 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Petticoat Lane Arcade | alt= | url= | email= | address=Petticoat Lane Arcade, 102 Bold Street, L1 4HY | lat=53.402462 | long=-2.977456 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} The upper part of Bold St (where it is not pedestrianised) has a number of independent dealers. There are also many nice cafes and restaurants in between. * {{buy | name=News from Nowhere | url=http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk/ | address=96 Bold Street, L1 4HY | lat=53.402573 | long=-2.977724 | phone= +44 151 708-7270 | content=A left-leaning bookshop which is impressively stocked on political topics (even as regards journals and newspapers), but has an interesting choice of books on other topics, too. }} * {{buy | name=Cavern Walks | alt= | url=http://www.cavernwalks.co.uk/ | email=garethhide@cavernwalks.co.uk | address=Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE | lat=53.40608 | long=-2.98702 | directions=in Liverpool city centre, in the Cavern Quarter: on Mathew street there is also have an entrance off Lord Street on Doran's Lane, you can see the sign, which takes you to the entrance on Harrington Street | phone=+44151 236 9082 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-05 | content=The famous Cavern Club is part of the shopping centre }} * {{buy | name=Brewery Village | alt= | url=http://www.breweryvillage.com/ | email=info@breweryvillage.com | address=Stanhope St, L8 5XJ | lat=53.393274 | long=-2.978376| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== There are various pubs serving food across the city centre and its suburbs. The two main areas are the City Centre and Lark Lane about three miles from the city centre in Aigburth. There are various restaurants on Allerton Road (near Liverpool South Parkway) as well. Expect to spend £10-15 for a meal for two. Check with your hotel first if they allow food delivery. There is also quite a number of places to eat in Liverpool One. ===City Centre=== * {{eat | name=Upstairs Restaurant Bar | alt=Bluecoats | url=http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/upstairs-bistro | email= | address=School Ln | lat=53.404542 | long=-2.984173 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-7783 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 11:30AM-6PM; Tu-Sa lunch 11:30AM-3PM, afternoon tea 3PM-5:30PM, dinner 6PM-11PM | price= | content=Offering seasonal food and a great wine list in a creative setting. Also offers a special children's menu (under 12s). }} * {{eat | name=Espresso Bluecoat | alt=Bluecoats | url=http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/content/view/164/84/ | email= | address=School Ln | lat=53.404542 | long=-2.984173 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-6PM daily (later when there is an event on) | price= | content=Offering Illy coffee, Jing leaf teas, Monbana hot chocolate and a range of soft drinks together with a selection of sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes and biscuits that are freshly made on the premises and able to be eaten on site or taken away. Also available, is a fine selection of alcoholic beverages ranging from locally produced bottled lager to wines by the glass or by the bottle. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Rococo | alt= | url=https://rocococoffeeliverpool.com/ | email= | address=61 Lord St, L2 6PB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 227 4822 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-08-14 | content= }} ====Student District, Georgian Quarter and Hope Street==== * {{eat | name=The Art School Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.theartschoolrestaurant.co.uk/ | email=eat@theartschoolrestaurant.co.uk | address=1 Sugnall Street, L7 7DX | lat=53.400179 | long=-2.969466 | directions= | phone=+44 151 230-8600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fine dining. }} * {{eat | name=Fredericks | url=http://www.frederikshopestreet.com/ | email= | address=32 Hope St, L1 9BX | lat=53.401939 | long=-2.970410 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-9574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-11PM | price=£5-10. | content= }} * {{eat | name=Everyman Theatre Basement Bistro | url=http://www.everymanplayhouse.com/ | email= | address=13 Hope St, L1 9BH | lat=53.403358 | long=-2.968735 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-11PM | price=£5-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Free State Kitchen | url=http://freestatekitchen.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Maryland St, L1 9DE | lat=53.402530 | long=-2.971898 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-5005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-11PM | price=£5-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kimo's | url=http://www.kimosrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=38-44 Mt Pleasant, L3 5SD | lat=53.404378 | long=-2.975814 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-8288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-11PM | price=£5-10 | content=Look for the entrance opposite the NCP Car Park on Mount Pleasant for one of Liverpool's favourite student cafes. It has a fine selection of western foods (a superb Club Sandwich) and Arabic foods (cous cous and kebabs). There is also a smaller branch nearby the University of Liverpool. }} * {{eat | name=Quick Chef | url= | email= | address=49 Hardman St, L1 9AS | lat=53.402032 | long=-2.971965 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-8525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Middle Eastern cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=92 Degrees Coffee | url=http://www.92degreescoffee.com/ | address=24 Hardman St, L1 9AX | lat=53.401482 | long=-2.971310 | content=Combined coffee shop and micro roastery. One of the better places to drink coffee. Nice toasted bagels for breakfast. }} * {{eat | name=U-N-I | url= | email= | address=Renshaw St | lat=53.403083 | long=-2.976362 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Indian restaurant. Delicious Indian food all served in your own private booth with a curtain, to get the waiters attention press the button in your booth. }} ====Bold Street (upper part)==== Bold St has a nice mixture of independent shops and interesting places to eat. * {{eat | name=Miyagi | alt= | url=https://opening-hours.restaurant/open/r/liverpool-1/1293595/miyagi-2 | email= | address=77 Bold Street | lat=53.402627 | long=-2.977339 | directions= | phone=+44 151 329-0222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=You can eat for little more than £10 (if you do not have a drink or order tap water), but there are lots of small treats which probably add up quickly |lastedit=2022-04-04| content=Very good and fresh Japanese cuisine, really high standard, and delicious. The interior is a very successful fusion of the presumably Victorian style of the building and Japanese aesthetics. Highly recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Maggie Mays | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/MaggieMaysCafeBarLtd/ | email= | address=90 Bold St, L1 4HY | lat=53.402614 | long=-2.977806 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-7600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional cafe (but veggie breakfast is no problem) with modest prices. Nice, relaxing and, above all, authentic. }} * {{eat | name=Leaf | url=https://www.thisisleaf.co.uk/ | address=65-67 Bold St, L1 4EZ | lat=53.402943 |long=-2.977566 | phone=+44 151 707-7747 | price= | hours=10AM-midnight | content=Large and quite popular cafe which caters to a modern population (there is even a vegan English breakfast as a matter of course) and also hosts cultural events. Quite loud downstairs, but can be peaceful upstairs if there is nothing on. }} * {{eat | name=Quynny's Quisine | alt= | url= | email=info@quynnysquisine.co.uk | address=45 Bold St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-7757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Caribbean food. Easy to miss as the entrance is a yellow door with stairs leading down. Well kept secret. }} * {{eat | name=The Tea House | alt= | url= | email=info.teahousecafe@yahoo.co.uk | address=69 Bold St and 62 Mount Pleasant | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-2088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A modern Hong Kong-style tea house serving cheap and tasty Chinese meals, snacks and drinks. }} ====Chinatown, Ropewalks and East Village==== Chinatown is Berry Street, Duke Street, Roscoe Lane, Parr Street and Seel Street. * {{eat | name=Sound Food & Drink | alt= | url= | email= | address=52 Duke Street, L1 5AA | lat=53.401918 | long=-2.982831 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Almost Famous | alt= | url=http://almostfamousburgers.com/ | email= | address=11-13 Parr St, L1 4JN | lat=53.401925 | long=-2.980996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Brink | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Parr Street, L1 4JN | lat=53.401925 | long=-2.980996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Attic bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=33-35 Parr Street, L1 4JN| lat=53.401925 | long=-2.980996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Studio 2 | alt= | url=http://studio2liverpool.com/ | email= | address=33-45 Parr St, L1 4JN | lat=53.401925 | long=-2.980996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=China Palace | alt= | url=https://liverpool.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/china-palace-15908267.html | email= | address=27-35 Berry Street | lat=53.400593 | long=-2.976016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Il Forno | url=http://www.ilforno.co.uk/ | email= | address=132 Duke St, L1 5AG | lat=53.400942 | long=-2.980017 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Sapporo | url=http://www.sapporo.co.uk/restaurant-liverpool/ | email= | address=134 Duke Street, East Village | lat=53.400942 | long=-2.980017 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Savina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | url=http://www.savinarestaurant.co.uk/ | email=bookings@savinarestaurant.co.uk | address=138 Duke Street, L1 5AG | lat=53.401001 | long=-2.979242 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-9095 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mexican. }} * {{eat | name=The Monro | url=http://www.themonro.com/ | email= | address=92-94 Duke St | lat=53.401342 | long=-2.980507 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-9933 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular gastro-pub serving good British food from rabbit and boar right through to the local delicacy, scouse. All washed down with a pint of ale. }} ====Liverpool One==== * {{eat | name=Yee Rah | url=http://www.yeerah.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-7897 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Thai cuisine }} * {{eat | name=Wagamama | url=http://www.wagamama.com/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-2762 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Chaophraya | alt=Palm Sugar | url=http://www.chaophraya.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 5/6 Kenyon Steps, L1 3DF | lat=53.403485 | long=-2.989072 | directions=Chavasse Park | phone=+44 151 707-6323 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Thai cuisine }} * {{eat | name=Barburitto | alt= | url=http://barburrito.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-5085 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mexican cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Pesto | url=http://www.pestorestaurants.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-6353 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Rouge | url=http://www.caferouge.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-8657 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=French cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Zizzi | url=http://www.zizzi.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-8115 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Las Iguanas | url=http://www.iguanas.co.uk/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 14 Paradise Street, L1 8JF | lat=53.402477 | long=-2.985852 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4030 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brazilian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Jamie's Italian Kitchen | url=http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/ | email= | address=45 Paradise Street, L1 3DN | lat=53.403737 | long=-2.985556 | directions= | phone=+44 151 559-9830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-11PM; Su noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Lunya | url=http://lunya.co.uk/ | email= | address=18-20 College Lane, L1 3DS | lat=53.403789 | long=-2.984119 | directions= | phone=+44 151 706-9770 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Catalan cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Brown's | alt=43a Paradise Street, L1 3DN | url=http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/liverpool/ | email= | address=5 Wall St, L1 8JQ | lat=53.404668 | long=-2.987269 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-1693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-11PM; Su noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Classic British cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Byron's | url=http://www.byronhamburgers.com/locations/liverpool1/ | email= | address=Liverpool One, 43 Paradise Street, L1 3EU | lat=53.404668 | long=-2.987269 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-8231 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-11PM; Su noon-10:30PM | price= | content=Burgers. }} ====Commercial District, Dale Street and Victoria Street==== * {{eat | name=Fonseca's | url=http://www.delifonseca.co.uk/restaurants/stanley-street/ | email=info@mpwsteakhouseliverpool.com | address=12 Stanley St, Liverpool L1 6AF | lat=53.407607 | long=-2.987699 | directions=Commercial District | phone=+44 151 559-0555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Choose from daily lunch, a la carte or table d'hote menu. }} * {{eat | name=The Living Room | url=http://www.thelivingroom.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Victoria St | lat=53.406946 | long=-2.987631 | directions= | phone=+44 870 442 2535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Blakes | alt=Hard Days Night Hotel | url=http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/restaurants-bars/blakes-restaurant/ | email=blakes@harddaysnighthotel.com | address=Central Buildings, 41 North John Street, L2 6RR | lat=53.406072 | long=-2.988112 | directions= | phone=+44 151 243-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=La Viña | url=http://www.lavina.co.uk/ | email= | address=North House, 17 North John St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 255-1401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Piccolino's | url=http://www.individualrestaurants.co.uk/piccolino.html | email= | address=16 Cook St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-2555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains £8-15 | content=Good Italian food and wines. All served in a friendly warm restaurant. Try to get one of the plush red booths. Booking recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Thomas Rigby's | alt= | url=https://www.visitliverpool.com/food-and-drink/thomas-rigbys-p24005 | email= | address=23-25 Dale St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-3269 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=One of the finest pubs in the city offering a selection of local and world beers plus a fantastic food menu. The "proper chips" offered with the battered fish are excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Ziba | alt=The Racquet Club (Commercial District) | url=http://www.racquetclub.org.uk/ | email= | address=The Hargreaves Buildings, 5 Chapel Street, L3 9AG | lat=53.407396 | long=-2.994388 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-6676 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panoramic 34 | alt= | url=https://www.panoramic34.com/ | email= | address=34th Floor, West Tower, Brook St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-5534 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Pier Head and Albert Dock=== [[File:FLOATING GRACE CANAL BARGE AT MANN ISLAND LIVERPOOL WATERFRONT JULY 2013 (9371023284).jpg|thumb|The Floating Grace]] * {{eat | name=Gusto | alt= | url=http://gustorestaurants.uk.com/restaurant/liverpool/ | email= | address= | lat=53.400300 | long=-2.992700 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-6969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Miller & Carter | url=http://www.millerandcarter.co.uk/millerandcarteralbertdock/ | email= | address=Atlantic Pavilion and Anchor Hall, Atlantic Dock, L3 4AF | lat=53.400300 | long=-2.992700 | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-7877 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=PanAm Bar and Restaurant | url=http://www.panambarliverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address=22 Britannia Pavilion, The Albert Dock, L3 4AD | lat=53.400300 | long=-2.992700 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-5831 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Pump House | alt= | url=https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/merseyside/pump-house | email= | address=Hartley's Quay | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Matou Pan Asian Restaurant | url=http://www.matou.co.uk/ | email= | address=2nd Floor, Mersey Ferry Terminal Building, Georges Pierhead, Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 1BY | lat=53.404229 | long=-2.994412 | directions=Pier Head | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Asian }} * {{eat | name=Delifonsecas Dockside | url=http://www.mpwsteakhouseliverpool.co.uk/ | email=info@delifonseca.co.uk | address=Brunswick Way, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4BN | lat=53.385968 | long=-2.980843 | directions=Brunswick Dock | phone=+44 151 255 0808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Choose from daily lunch, a la carte or table d'hote menu. }} * {{eat | name=Brascoe Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.thelounges.co.uk/ | email=brasco@thelounges.co.uk | address=27a Mann Island, Pier Head, L3 1BP | lat=53.404229 | long=-2.994412 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-5085 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Etsu | alt= | url= | email= | address= 25 The Strand, Central, Liverpool, L2 0XJ | lat=53.405219 | long=-2.993187 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=The Floating Grace | alt= | url=https://www.floatinggrace.co.uk/ | email= | address=Berth 1 Salthouse Quay, L3 4AE | lat=53.3998552 | long=-2.9901705 | directions= | phone=+44 7540 373838 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-04 | content=Liverpool's only floating restaurant. }} ===Lark Lane=== [[File:The Albert, Lark Lane, Liverpool (2).jpg|thumb|right|The Albert, Lark Lane]] Lark Lane is about 2.5 miles to the south of the city centre, a very pleasant (and less stressful than the city) place and is one of the better places to eat out. The road, which connects Aigburth Road with Sefton Park, is home to many unique restaurants, cafés and other shops. It is quite isolated, i.e. you will only find residential areas around it, but the street itself is worth the trip. Most pubs and bars serve real ales. Some choice picks include: * {{eat | name=Green Days Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Little Parkfield Road, L17 8US | lat=53.380311 | long=-2.946725 | directions= | phone=+44 151 728-8259 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bills itself as ''The first choice cafe for veggies''. The only non veggie item on their dishes and snacks is tuna. It's a great place for lunch in a friendly atmosphere for both veggies and non-veggies. }} * {{eat | name=Milo Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.thelounges.co.uk/ | email= | address=88-90 Lark Ln, L17 8UU | lat=53.38229 | long=-2.944153 | directions= | phone=+44 151 727-2285 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A modern lounge restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=The Albert Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=64 Lark Ln, L17 8UU | lat=53.381550 | long=-2.945165 | directions= | phone=+44 151 727-3403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Victorian pub serving pub grub at reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Keith's Wine Bar | alt=Keith's | url=http://www.larklane.com/keiths/ | email= | address=107 Lark Lane, L17 8UR | lat=53.381844 | long=-2.944871 | directions= | phone=+44 151 727-4350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=A main is often less than £10 | content=Plays an eclectic mix of music, a relaxed atmosphere and family friendly. Good, freshly prepared food. }} * {{eat | name=Maranto's | alt= | url=http://www.marantoslarklane.co.uk/ | email= | address=57-63 Lark La, L17 8UP | lat=53.381307 | long=-2.945860 | directions= | phone=+44 151 727-7200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Esteban | alt= | url=http://www.estebanlarklane.co.uk/ | email= | address=40 Lark Ln, L17 8UU | lat=53.380906 | long=-2.946056 | directions= | phone=+44 151 727-6056 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Bistro Noir | alt= | url=http://www.bistronoir.co.uk/ | email= | address= 14-16 Lark Lane, L17 8US | lat=53.380311 | long=-2.946725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Et Alia | alt= | url=http://www.etaliaaigburth.co.uk/ | email= | address= 380 Aigburth Road, L17 6AE | lat=53.368637 | long=-2.927585 | directions= | phone=+44 151 427 1155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Italian. }} ==Drink== {{style|Listings must be subdivided by PRICE (Budget / Mid-range / Splurge), not location}} Liverpool's nightlife is both famous and infamous, with Rough Guides placing a night out in the city at number three on their list of fifty things to do before you die. There's a huge selection of pubs, clubs and bars to suit a variety of music and atmospheric tastes. Friday and especially Saturday nights are the busiest nights, although a few bars are busy with students throughout the week. The areas around '''Mathew Street''' and '''Concert Square''' with nearby '''Wood Street''' are the main two nocturnal focal points. There is a good mix of locals and students. It is best to dress smart for the majority of bars and clubs (such as "Society" and "Garlands"). Notable exceptions are places like '''Le Bateau''', the '''Krazy house''', the '''Caledonia''' and other places of a similar alternative style. Like any major UK city, it is pretty safe out at night. The local police have had a heavy presence on a Friday and Saturday night to combat any problems and are largely succeeding. It is pretty busy getting out of the city centre at the end of a weekend (especially at the start of university term time - Sep/Oct). There are plenty of black hackney cabs which congregate at various taxi ranks. The Merseyrail system works until about midnight, whilst there are a series of dedicated night buses which run from the main bus stations, usually for a flat fare. All modes of transport tend to become very busy from around midnight. Liverpool is home to the Cains brewery which produces a large selection of cask beers. *'''Dr Duncan's''', St John's Lane – This is the premier pub for the local Cains brewery. It has a fine reputation and consequently is full of middle-aged professional drinkers. The pub has the full range of Cains beers, including Dr Duncan's IPA. Rudimentary bar menu, but good busy atmosphere on the weekend. *'''The Dispensary''', Intersection of Renshaw and Leece Streets – Another of the local Cains brewery houses. Charming Victorian bar area. Usually has two rotating guest beers, plus a large selection of bottled beers and ciders. * {{drink | name=The Globe | alt= | url= | email= | address=17 Cases St | lat= | long= | directions=tucked away, adjacent to Clayton Square shopping centre, opposite the Ranelagh Street entrance of Central Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A small, often cramped. This is a traditional Liverpool pub, with no-nonsense barmaids. Usually busy after 5PM and during the weekend, acting as a refuge for husbands abandoned by, or having escaped from, their shopping-mad spouses. Always a good variety of guests. }} * {{drink | name=The Richard John Blacker | alt=JD Wetherspoons | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=198 | email= | address=Charlotte Row, Unit 1/3, 53 Great Charlotte St, L1 1HU | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-4802 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Crown | alt= | url= | email= | address=43 Lime St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Next to the station. Most likely the first pub you will see upon arriving in Liverpool. }} *'''The Pilgrim''', Pilgrim Street – Located off Hardman Street, this pub serves the best breakfast in town, £4 for a king size feast. You also get to share the pub with stag parties and students wondering what happened the night before. * {{drink | name=The Canarvon Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=5 Tarleton St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established for about 200 years, this small and homely pub was named after Lord Carnarvon. Packed full of collectors items - model cars, lorries, handcuffs and truncheons - it attracts a mixture of clientele. Serving good quality real ales, the pub is also popular for its range of hot snacks including the well-loved Carnarvon toasties. }} *'''Pig & Whistle''', 12 Covent Garden. This pub has been refurbished and transformed into a rather fake-looking pub. * {{drink | name=Peter Kavanagh's | alt= | url= | email= | address=2-6 Egerton St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709 3443 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=An unusual and old-world hideaway can be found just outside the city centre. Built 150 years ago, the walls are adorned with art deco murals painted in 1929 and the snugs are themed with various artefacts such as musical instruments and chamber pots. The friendly atmosphere makes this a favourite with artists, locals, travellers and musicians. George Melly, a famous jazz player is known to frequent this pub when visiting the city. If you're in for a traditional English breakfast, this pub serves great black pudding and all the fixings from noon to 4PM. }} * {{drink | name=Poste House | alt= | url= | email= | address=23 Cumberland St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Most nights has a gay friendly bar serving cheap cocktails upstairs from the main pub. }} *'''The Brookhouse''' Smithdown Rd. Used to be one of Liverpool's pubs was a hangout of bands of the late 1980s such as the La's. It's now most popular with students, and is known for its Liverpool games when locals lead the Liverpool chants and become the vocal cords of this old pub. *{{drink | name=The Old Post Office | url= | email= | address=School Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Friendly pub famous for its steak and mixed grill meals. Great for watching sports as there are three TVs including one big screen. }} *'''The Vines''', Lime Street – A stylish club. *'''GBar''', Eberle Street – Popular gay-friendly club with two floors. Upstairs, 'The Church' offers funky house music and campy classics in the 'Love Lounge'. Downstairs 'The Bass-ment' pumps out quality vocal house music. Open Th-M. Costs £5-7 for non-members. ===Chinatown, Ropewalks and East Village=== Chinatown is Berry Street, Duke Street, Roscoe Lane and Seel Street. * {{drink | name=El Bandito | alt= | url=http://www.elbandito.co.uk/ | email= | address=41b Slater St, L1 4BX | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-8560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-Su 9PM into the morning | price= | lastedit=2015-08-03 | content=A small cocktail bar in a basement room. Combines the feeling of being in a bombed-out house with that of being in a living room. }} ====Seel Street==== *{{drink | name=Heebiejeebies | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A large, lively, destination venue with live music and open air courtyard. Open until 4AM at weekends. (Photo ID required for entry.) }} *{{drink | name=Heebies Basement | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A late night bar-come-club playing a broad spectrum of electronic music including Hip Hop and indie. No drink costs more than £2.50. Open F Sa until 5AM and Tu-Th until 4AM. (Photo ID required for entry.) }} *{{drink | name=The Peacock | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= A pub with a wide drink selection and free BBQ every Friday at 6PM. Has an intimate club room upstairs open Thursday - Saturday. Electic tunes downstairs Su-Th until 2AM, F Sa until 3AM. }} *'''Alma de Cuba''', Seel Street. Hispanic and Cuban themed bar and restaurant in a magnificently converted Roman Catholic church. ====Concert Square, Fleet Street, Wood Street, Duke Street==== Concert Square is situated behind Bold Street, where you'll find a range of the trendier bars. Most bars are open M-Sa until 2AM. They include ''Lloyd's'', ''Walkabout'', ''Modo'' and a minute away near Slater Street is ''Baa-Bar''. This district usually has the youngest crowd drinking here. *'''Baa Bar''', Fleet Street - The City’s leading shooter bar. This is the place to go if you like £1 shots, good music and a great atmosphere. Baa Bar Fleet Street has been rocking concert square for over 20 years, with the biggest DJs in Liverpool. Its extensive 32-strong shooter menu and newly refurbished upstairs terrace makes it stand out from the crowd, in an area where competition is fierce. *'''O'Neills''', Wood Street – Part of the O'Neills chain but don't let that put you off. Its managed by two real Irish men who know what a real Irish bar means. Good beer, food and good music is always on hand here. You also might bump into a few Liverpool FC players drinking in the corner. *'''The Krazy House''', Wood Street – The club provides three floors. K1 with rock and metal, K2 with indie and K3 with Punk/R&B/Dance, all combined with constant cheap drinks. It attracts a crowd of skate punks, students and metal heads. You'll hear R&B and dance music on Thursday, punk and new wave on Friday and new metal on Saturday night. *'''Le Bateau''', Duke Street – The home of Liverpool's premier alternative club night, Liquidation every Saturday, which is also the city's longest running weekly club night spread across two floors. Plus Adult Books on Tuesdays, Shoot The Messenger on Wednesdays, Indication on Fridays. Cheap drinks every night, plus a Royal Rumble pinball table. Very friendly and popular with a mix of locals and students all year round. *'''The Swan Inn''', Wood St – Liverpool's only rocker/metalhead pub, it actually has quite an eclectic mix of customers during the week, ranging from construction workers to businessmen, all side by side sharing pints. In the evenings and weekends, this gives way to the alternative/rocker scene. Pub quiz every Thursday evening and a legendary jukebox. Listed with the local CAMRA group. ===Mathew Street, Temple Court and North John Street=== An older crowd will drink in this district. * {{drink | name=The Cavern Club | alt= | url=http://www.cavernclub.org/ | email= | address=10 Mathew Street, L2 6RE | lat=53.4061 | long=-2.98722 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-1965 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The Cavern Club | image=CavernClub.JPG | wikidata=Q909845 | content=Although the original Cavern Club&mdash;a former bomb shelter in the basement of a Liverpool warehouse&mdash;was filled in in the 1970s, it was re-excavated and recreated in the 1980s using many of the same bricks. Today it continues as a live music venue, not to mention a tourist attraction. Many of Britain's most popular groups played its stage in the 1960s, most famously The Beatles, who made almost 300 appearances here between 1961 and 1963. }} * {{drink | name=The Cavern Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=5 Mathew Street, L2 6RE | lat=53.406057 | long=-2.987580 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-4041 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sister pub of the Cavern Club opposite. Similar atmosphere with another stage and memorabilia on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=The Grapes | alt= | url= | email= | address=25 Mathew St, L2 6RE | lat=53.406057 | long=-2.987580 | directions= | phone=+44 151 255-1525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Beatles' favourite pub. They would drink here before and after their many gigs at the Cavern Club, and there is a corner of the pub dedicated to them. It even has a photo of them sitting down in seats that are still there today. }} * {{drink | name=Flanagan's Apple | url= | email= | address=18 Mathew St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 227-3345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Welkin | alt=JD Wetherspoons | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=2572 | email= | address=7 Whitechapel, L1 6DS | lat=53.406746 | long=-2.984907 | directions= | phone=+44 151 243-1080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Hogshead | alt= | url= | email= | address=18-22 North John St, L2 9RL | lat=53.406270 | long=-2.988939 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-8760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Slug and Lettuce | alt= | url=http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/ | email=slugandlettuce.liverpool@bayrestaurantgroup.com | address=Watson Prickard Building, North John Street, L2 4SH | lat=53.407012 | long=-2.989483 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-8820 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Dale Street, Moorfields and Tithebarn Street=== Sometimes considered the commercial district and is populated by office workers during the week. * {{drink | name=The Ship and Mitre | alt= | url= | email= | address=138 Dale St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Consistently voted one of the top cask ale pubs in Liverpool by the Merseyside branch of CAMRA. Has a wide, and frequently changing, variety of guest ales. It also has a large selection of bottled foreign beers (though this selection pales slightly in comparison to that of other pubs in the area). Hot and cold food is served in the afternoons and evenings. }} *'''Rigby's''', Dale Street – This cask ale pub dates back to Lord Nelson and has been refurbished by the Isle of Mann Okell's Brewery (to become their first UK mainland pub). Good atmosphere. Busy on weekend nights and also does meals in the bar. * {{drink | name=The Railway Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=18 Tithebarn St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Over a hundred years old, this old Victorian pub has several original features, many of which would interest the historian as much as the beer lover. The tall ornate ceilings, wood panelling and traditional bar create an inviting and impressive atmosphere. Surrounded by stained glass windows, the lounge, snug and dining areas are well decorated. An open fireplace and displays of old prints add to the comfortable ambience. }} * {{drink | name=Ma Boyles Oyster bar | url= | email= | address=2 Tower Gardens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=weekdays only | price= | content=Secluded pub in the business area of the city. Set below street level, the high ceilings and terracotta walls create a relaxing ambience with a separate dining area and a cosy drinking den. The much-acclaimed menu includes dishes such as hot lamb and mint sauce pitas, and of course the local delicacy of Scouse and red cabbage. }} * {{drink | name=The Lion Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=67 Moorfields, L2 2BP | lat=53.409087 | long=-2.990397 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-1734 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent pub, particularly for cheeses. }} * {{drink | name=First National Wine Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=2-8 James Street, L2 7PQ | lat=53.404942 | long=-2.991932 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-6194 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Queens Goose | url= | email= | address=Derby Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 231-6841 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Pier Head and Albert Dock=== A favourite district for tourists. * {{drink | name=The Baltic Fleet | alt= | url=http://www.wappingbeers.co.uk/ | email= | address=33 Wapping | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-3116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Just over the road from the Albert Dock, this unique pub is a great place to escape from the glossy and expensive bars on the Albert Dock. Serving good food and real ale at good prices, and with a friendly atmosphere. The basement houses Wapping Beers, a small brewery. Take the opportunity to taste one of their own beers as fresh as it comes. }} * {{drink | name=Vinea | alt=Wine Club | url=http://www.vinealiverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Student district=== Universities of Liverpool and John Moores students from the student residential areas descend here during term time. * {{drink | name=Korova | alt= | url=http://www.korova-liverpool.com/ | email= | address=32 Hope Street, L1 9BX | lat=53.401939 | long=-2.970410 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-7097 | tollfree= | fax=+44 151 708-8751 | hours=M-Sa 11AM-late; Su 11AM-midnight | price= | content=Part bar, part club, split between two floors. Upstairs there is the lush front area replete with orange leather booths and over-table televisions which usually stream the live action from downstairs. At the back is the kitchen, which during the day serves a range of freshly cooked meals. Downstairs the intimate gig venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music, and is an important venue for local musicians. Free Wi-fi. }} * {{drink | name=The Caledonia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Catharine Street, L8 7NH | lat=53.399355 | long=-2.968355 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-5909 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Underground, alternative music venue in a pub. DJs and live bands throughout the week. First Friday of every month is the infamous "It's Not Bangin", with classic dub reggae, soul and disco playing. Well worth a visit. }}. *'''The Philharmonic''' – Located on the corner of Hope Street and Hardman Street, this Tetley heritage pub is opposite the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Formerly a gentleman's club, there are two small, snug rooms and a larger dining room to the back with leather sofas and an open fire. The gentlemen's toilets are grade 1 listed and ladies may ask permission to view them at the bar. Excellent food served both from the bar and in the dining rooms upstairs. Usual cask beers include Timothy Taylor's Landlord, Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Tetley's. *'''The Cambridge''' – Located at the corner of Cambridge Street and Mulberry Street. This pub is at the heart of the University of Liverpool and has a great atmosphere. It is very popular with both students and lecturers. *'''The Augustus John''', Peach St. This is an obligatory hang out for Liverpool's students. Like most student pubs, the bar area gets packed during September and October. * {{drink | name=Roscoe Head | alt= | url= | email= | address=26 Roscoe St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *'''Fly in the Loaf''', Hardman Street, Today it arguably serves the finest quality and variety of cask ales in the city centre. The Fly in the Loaf has a good mix of students and local regulars. It includes bar meals and wide-screen televisions for football and is one of the few Liverpool pubs that regularly show rugby league. * {{drink | name=Ye Cracke | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 Rice St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-22| content=This pub was a favourite haunt of John Lennon's uncle and hasn't changed much since then. Can get quite dodgy at night. }} * {{drink | name=The Blue Angel | alt=The Raz | url= | email= | address=106-108 Seel Street, L1 4BL | lat=53.400966 | long=-2.976321 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-1535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Popular with students especially student doctors. }} === Baltic Triangle and the Brewery Village === To the south of the city centre, the bohemian Baltic Triangle has transformed over the past few years from moribund industry to the coolest place in the UK according to The Times. At the heart of the district is the former Cains brewery, which is now a large and ultra-trendy collection of bars, pubs, clubs, markets, and food stalls. * {{listing | type=drink | name= Camp and Furnace| alt= | url= http://www.campandfurnace.com/| email= | address= 67 Greenland St, L1 0BY| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 151 708 2890| tollfree= | hours= | price= £££ | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content= Home of the legendary '''Bongo's Bingo''' nights which are now franchised out all over the UK (must be booked in advance). }} * {{listing | type=drink | name= Hobo Kiosk| alt= | url= https://www.facebook.com/Hobokiosk/| email= | address= 9 Bridgewater St, L1 0AR| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= Hours vary.| price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content= Tiny and cosy art-filled micro-pub owned by an artist couple who are also the only staff. Very friendly atmosphere with selection of craft beers. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name= Ghetto Golf| alt= | url= https://www.ghettogolf.co.uk/liverpool/| email= | address= Cains Brewery Village, L8 5XJ| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +44 345 557 1288 (non geographic) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content=Blacklight-lit, irreverent, junkyard themed indoor mini-golf course and bar (games must be booked in advance). }} * {{listing | type=drink | name= Birdie's Bar & BBQ| alt= | url= | email= | address= Cains Brewery Village, L8 5XJ| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content= Outdoor bar with cocktails and street food vendors. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name= Alhambra| alt= | url= https://www.facebook.com/Alhambrawinebar/| email= | address= Cains Brewery Village, L8 5XJ| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content= Spanish wine bar. }} * {{listing | type=drink | name= Black Pearl| alt= | url= |https://blackpearlliverpool.co.uk/ email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-22 | content= Pirate-themed bar. }} * '''Bongo's Bungalow''', Brewery Village. Spin-off bar from Camp and Furnace. * '''Brewery Tap,''' Brewery Village. Classic pub that hasn't changed since the brewery was open. * '''Craft Minded''', Brewery Village. Craft beer bar inside a steel-framed shed. Chimney visible from far around. * '''Dockleaf''', Brewery Village. Bar with roof terrace. * '''Hippie Chic''', Brewery Village. Burning Man-style tent with bar. Connected to the Yellow Submarine Bar next door. *'''Yellow Submarine Bar''', Brewery Village. Former movie prop from Hunt for Red October turned floating hotel now turned Beatles-themed bar (on dry land). Connected to Hippie Chic next door. *'''Peaky Blinders''', Brewery Village. Warehouse turned into bar themed around the hit TV show, parts of which were filmed in Liverpool. *'''Punch Tarmey's''', Brewery Village. Subterranean Irish bar with fantastic interior and glass portholes in the floor to the aquifer far below, formerly used as a water source for the brewery. *'''Tank Room''', Brewery Village. Craft beer bar. *'''Downtown''', Brewery Village. Bazaar of food and drinks vendors with a New York City theme. Not as large as the Baltic Market but very close by. *'''On Air''', Brewery Village. Movie studio themed nightclub set in a giant recreation of a village up the walls of a former industrial unit. Live music on-stage. Connected to Birdie's. == Sleep == [[File:Hilton, Liverpool.jpg|thumb|Hilton Liverpool]] [[File:Albion House, Liverpool 4.jpg|thumb|30 James St ('home of the Titanic') hotel]] [[File:Hard Days Night Hotel, Beatles statues, Liverpool 2009.jpg|thumb|Hard Days Night Hotel]] [[File:Municipal Annexe front 2018.jpg|thumb|Doubletree Hilton, Liverpool]] [[File:Royal Insurance Building 2018.jpg|thumb|Marriott Aloft, Royal Insurance Building]] [[File:Great North Western Hotel 2018.jpg|thumb|Radisson Red]] [[File:Former Warehouse On North Side Of Stanley Dock Titanic Hotel Stanley Dock Regent Road Liverpool Merseyside England UK - View 1.jpg|thumb|Titanic Hotel, North Warehouse and Rum Warehouse]] There are a number of hotels in the city, ranging from budget guesthouses and lodges to 4-star international properties. Liverpool has no 5-star hotels but two in grade I listed buildings (Premier Inn and Holiday Inn Express), three in grade II* listed buildings (30 James St, Titanic Hotel and Marriott Aloft) and a further eight hotels in grade II listed buildings (Doubletree Hilton, Crowne Plaza Liverpool Airport, Hard Days Night Hotel, Racquet Club, the Richmond Aparthotel, Adagio Aparthotel, Britannia Adelphi and Radisson Red). ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Belvedere Hotel | url= | email= | address=83 Mount Pleasant | lat= | long= | directions=City Centre | phone=+44 151 709-2356 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£25 single room | checkin= | checkout= | content=A B&B run by an old lady. Basic room. Shared toilet and shower. Price includes full English breakfast in the downstairs living room. 2 minutes from Lime St. station. }} * {{sleep | name=Campanile | url=http://www.campanile.com/ | email= | address=Chaloner St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-8104 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£25+ | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Dolby Hotel | url=http://www.dolbyhotels.co.uk/ | email= | address=Queen's Dock | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-7272 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £25 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Embassie Hostel | url=http://www.embassie.com/ | email= | address=1 Falkner Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 707-1089 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Su-Th £16 pp, F Sa £21 pp | checkin=10AM | checkout=noon | content=This hostel features free coffee, tea, and toast (with jam and peanut butter). Very comfortable beds (dormitory style), and a great mix of international travellers to befriend. The hostel has friendly staff, led by their wonderful boss and hostel proprietor, Kevin who tells a Beatles story or two, and leads a free Beatles tour every Thursday night which ends up at The Cavern Club. }} * {{sleep | name=Bankhall Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7528190759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £11 per person per night incl breakfast, non-stop drinks | checkin= | checkout= | content=About 2 km from the city centre. All rooms are private. Free internet/Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis Liverpool | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/3140/index.en.shtml | email= | address=27 Wapping | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 603-2800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hatters Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.hattersgroup.com/ | email= | address=56-60 Mount Pleasant | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-5570 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £16.50 | content=Dormitories only. }} * {{sleep | name=International Inn | url=http://www.internationalinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-8135 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dormitory from £15 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Cheap hostel accommodation near to town. }} * {{sleep | name=Youth Hostel | url=http://www.yha.org.uk/ | email= | address=25 Tabley St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £21.95 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Cocoon International Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=4 South Hunter St (Off Hardman St), Liverpool, L1 9JG | lat=53.4021 | long=-2.9713 | directions=about 15-min walk from Lime St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content=A hotel without breakfast. Staff is there 24 hrs and usually not very busy, very friendly and willing to help with minor quirks. Single room (2015) £38. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=The Liner | alt= | url=http://www.theliner.co.uk/ | email=reservations@theliner.co.uk | address=Lord Nelson St | lat=53.40808 | long=-2.97601 | directions=Just next to Lime Street station | phone=+44 151 709-7050 | tollfree= | fax=+44 151 707-0352 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=£70-150 | content=A rather good hotel, well located. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton by Hilton Liverpool City Centre | alt= | url=http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/ | email= | address=Kings Dock Mill, 7 Hurst St | lat=53.39849 | long=-2.98621 | directions= | phone=+44 151 702-6200 | tollfree= | fax=+44 151 702-6210 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza Liverpool Airport | alt=formerly Marriott | url=https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/liverpool/lplcp/hoteldetail | email= | address=Liverpool Airport Speke Aerodrome L24 8QD | lat=53.34754 | long=-2.8806 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-17 | content=A short drive from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, this makes fabulous use of its Grade II listed art deco building which was the old airport terminal and control tower. If you are looking to eat out of the hotel then Damon's is a restaurant on the same site which you will enjoy if you like American kitsch and microwaved food. Apart from that, there is a retail park with the typical fast food restaurants just a short walk from the hotel. Grade II listed building. }} * {{sleep | name=Marriott Liverpool City Centre | alt= | url=http://marriott.co.uk/Channels/globalSites/propertypage/UK/LPLLP | email= | address=1 Queen Square | lat=53.40783 | long=-2.98196 | directions=in the heart of the city | phone=+44 151 476-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Claims to be a 4-star property but is now a little tired. The Marriot is surrounded by the Queen's Square complex with its bars and restaurants. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Liverpool Centre | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6495/index.en.shtml | email=h6495@accor.com | address=Gradwell Street, 40 Hanover St | lat=53.40296 | long=-2.98412 | directions= | phone=+44 871 663 7816 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8283-4650 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=209-bedroom city centre location, restaurant, bar and pool, 10-minute walk from Echo Arena. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-liverpool | email= | address=107 Old Hall St | lat=53.41069 | long=-2.99649 | directions= | phone=+44 151 966-1500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On the old St. Paul's Eye Hospital site in the business district of the city. A small part of the original building has been retained and incorporated into the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Liverpool Centre | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/149/Liverpool-Central-hotel | email= | address=25 Old Haymarket, L1 6ER | lat=53.40889 | long=-2.98455 | directions= | phone=+44 871 984 6156 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £60 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Stay Liverpool | url=http://www.stayliverpool.com/ | email= | address=37-41 Duke St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 971 2953 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £70 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Richmond aparthotel| alt= | url=http://www.richmondliverpool.com/ | email= | address=24 Hatton Gardens | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Grade II listed building }} * {{sleep | name=2 Blackburne Terrace | alt= | url=https://www.2blackburneterrace.com/ | email= | address=2 Blackburne Terrace L8 7PJ | lat=53.399 | long=-2.970 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708 5474 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £280 | content=Beautifully-designed little B&B in 1826 townhouse near Philharmonic, no children under 10 or dogs. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=http://www.hiliverpool.com/ | email= | address=Lime St | lat=53.40660 | long=-2.98026 | directions= | phone=+44 151 709 7090 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £50 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Britannia Adelphi | url=http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/liverpool | email= | address=Ranelagh Pl | lat=53.4057185 | long=-2.9774127 | directions= | phone=+44 845 838 0500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £62 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Grade II listed building. }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Inn, Albert Dock | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/merseyside/liverpool/liverpool-city-centre-albert-dock.html?cid=GLBC_LIVPLI | email= | address=East Britannia Building, Albert Dock | lat=53.399093335364185 | long=-2.991650104522705 | directions= just off the A5036. Follow the brown tourist signs for the 'Albert Dock' and the 'Beatles Story'; once inside the dock, the hotel is in the middle of the Britannia Pavilion beside the Beatles Story | phone=+44 870 990 6432 | tollfree= | fax=+44 870 990 6433 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price=Around £66 per room per night | content=The hotel is in original warehouse, has been well transformed and has the vaulted ceilings. While room allocation is mostly luck some rooms have classic views over the dock; others of the new Liverpool Arena. Early booking essential; cheap/discounted rooms now impossible to find because of the high demand/location. No hotel parking - nearby at about £12/day. Grade I listed building, Britannia Pavilion. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Liverpool Docks | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/248/Liverpool-Docks-hotel | email= | address=Brunswick Dock, Sefton St, L3 4BN | lat=53.38646 | long=-2.98086 | directions= | phone=+44 871 984 6030 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £49 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=http://www.hiliverpool.com/ | email= | address=Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, L3 4AD | lat=53.3990 | long=-2.9929 | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4931 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £70 | content=Grade I listed building, Britannia pavilion. }} ===Splurge=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Marriott Aloft Liverpool | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lplal-aloft-liverpool/ | email= | address=Royal Insurance Building, 1 N John St, L2 5QW | lat=53.4074501 | long=-2.9893971 | directions= | phone=+44 151 294 3970 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-04 | content=Grade II* listed building }} * {{sleep | name=The Resident | alt=formerly The Nadler | url=https://www.residenthotels.com/the-resident-liverpool/ | email= | address=29 Seel St, L1 4AU | lat=53.4026405 | long=-2.9806786 | directions= | phone=+44 151 705 2626 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £110 | lastedit=2020-08-06 | content=Slick hotel in an old printworks. Assistance dogs only. No onsite restaurant, they issue vouchers for the many nearby eating places. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis Styles Dale Street | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7601/index.en.shtml | email= | address=67 Dale St, L2 2HJ | lat=53.408491 | long=-2.9878287 | directions= | phone=+44 151 243 1720 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Posh Pads | alt= | url=https://www.posh-pads.co.uk/ | email= | address=16-20 Hanover St, L1 4AA| lat=53.4028032 | long=-2.9872737 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Hen parties }} * {{sleep | name=Doubletree by Hilton | alt= | url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-and-spa-liverpool-LPLDLDI/ | email= | address= 6 Sir Thomas St L1 6BR| lat=53.4082192 | long=-2.9889657 | directions= | phone=+44 151 556 1222 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Grade II listed building. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgestreet in Liverpool One | alt= | url=https://www.bridgestreet.com/properties/Liverpool/BridgeStreet-at-Liverpool-ONE | email= | address=39 Paradise Street, L1 3ED| lat=53.4037226 | long=-2.9857269 | directions= | phone=+44 151 232 2200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Indigo | alt= | url=http://www.hotelindigoliverpool.co.uk/ | email=info@hotelindigoliverpool.com | address=10 Chapel St | lat=53.40800 | long=-2.99366 | directions= | phone=+44 151 559-0111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £79 | content=Boutique hotel in the City Centre; Marco Pierre White restaurant on-site. }} * {{sleep | name=Hallmark Inn Hotel | url=https://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/hotels/hallmark-inn-liverpool/ | email= | address=Cater House, 113 Mount Pleasant | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709-2020 | tollfree= | fax=+44 151 708-8212 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Close to shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Adjacent to both universities and two cathedrals. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Hard Day's Night Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/ | email= | address=41 N John St | lat=53.4060635 | long=-2.990268 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-1964 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£85+ | content=The Beatles-themed hotel boutique hotel in Liverpool City Centre. Grade II listed building. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Hilton Liverpool City Centre | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lplhihi-hilton-liverpool-city-centre/ | email=LPLHI.FO@hilton.com | address=3 Thomas Steers Way, L1 8LW | lat=53.4023933 | long=-2.9916761 | directions= | phone=+44 151 708-4200 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2020-06-24 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hope Street Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hopestreethotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=40 Hope St L1 9DA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 709 3000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £130 | lastedit=2020-08-06 | content=Buzzing modern hotel behind a palazzo facade, with good restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Signature Living Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.signaturehotelliverpool.co.uk/| email= | address=56-58 Stanley Street, L1 6AU | lat=53.406201 | long=-2.985946 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-0166 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Shankly Hotel | alt= | url=http://shanklyhotel.com/| email= | address=Millennium House, 60 Victoria Street, L1 6JG | lat=53.408371 | long=-2.984014 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-0166 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Signature Living | alt= | url=http://www.signatureliving.co.uk/| email= | address=11 Whitechapel, L1 6EG | lat=53.406744 | long=-2.984889 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-0166 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ====Waterfront==== *{{sleep | name=Crowne Plaza | url=http://www.cpliverpool.com/ | email= | address=St Nicholas Place, Pier Head | lat=53.4072856 | long=-2.9992536 | directions= | phone=+44 151 243-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £72 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Jurys Inn | url=http://liverpoolhotels.jurysinns.com/ | email= | address=31 Keel Wharf | lat=53.39826| long=-2.9919402 | directions= | phone=+44 151 244-3777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £65 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Malmaison | url=http://www.malmaison.com/locations/liverpool/ | email= | address=7 William Jessop Way | lat=53.4081488 | long=-2.9972385 | directions= | phone=+44 151 229-5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £99 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Racquet Club | alt= | url=http://racquetclubhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Hargreaves Buildings, 5 Chapel St | lat=53.407353 | long= -2.994133 | directions= | phone=+44 151 236-6676 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £130 | content=Grade II listed building }} *{{sleep | name=Staybridge Suites | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sb/925/en/home | email= | address=21 Keel Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 151 703-9700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £85 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Thistle Atlantic Tower Hotel | url=http://www.thistle.com/hotels/united_kingdom/liverpool/atlantic_tower/index.html | email= | address=Chapel St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 870 333 9137 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £75 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Titanic Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.titanichotelliverpool.com/ | email= | address=Stanley Dock, Regent Rd L3 0AN | lat=53.421075 | long=-2.998308 | directions= | phone=+44 151 559 1444 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £130 | lastedit=2021-11-05 | content=Plush hotel in a 19th century brick warehouse, with spa, restaurant, and Titanic memorabilia. Great reviews for comfort and service. }} * {{sleep | name=30 James Street | alt= | url=https://www.30jamesstreetliverpool.co.uk/ | email= | address=Albion House, 30 James Street L2 7PQ | lat=53.40467 | long=-2.99237 | directions= | phone=+44 151 459 4999 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £120 | lastedit=2021-11-05 | content=Upscale hotel in the former headquarters of White Star Line, owners of ''Titanic.'' Mixed reviews for comfort and cleanliness. }} * {{sleep | name=Pullman | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/9227/index.en.shtml | email= | address=King's Dock | lat=53.3947805 | long=-2.9894132 | directions= | phone=+44 151 945 1000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-08-27 | content= }} ==Stay safe== Liverpool is policed by Merseyside Police. If you need immediate assistance in an emergency, dial 999. For non-emergency assistance, either telephone 101 or visit one of two city centre Police stations open to the public: * St Anne's St Police Station, St Anne's St, Liverpool, L3 3HJ * Merseyside Police Headquarters, Canning Place, L1 8JX Crime rates in Liverpool are low compared with most other large cities in the UK. You are no more likely to be a victim here than most other European cities. However, as in other cities, you should observe a few simple precautions. Don't leave valuables on display in an unattended car, for example. Even an empty car will get a smashed window from time to time, so try to park yours at private parks when the night comes. Try to stay aware of your surroundings and be discreet with cash, expensive camera equipment, etc. Scousers are mainly gregarious and friendly people, but there are still some who seek to take advantage. You will find, however, that Mancunians and Scousers get along much better than the stereotype suggests and you will very often come across each in each other's city. Be particularly aware of people who approach you in the street with stories of having lost their train fare home. These are typically begging techniques. Stay on the beaten track at night and stick to the many themed pub and bars and avoid some of the larger dance clubs as these are more suited to streetwise locals or people who understand Liverpool culture well, although to be fair, most Scousers will welcome anyone to their city, and especially their clubs! Be prepared to wait for a taxi at night and don't be tempted to walk back to your hotel unless you are close by. Although Liverpool is a quite friendly place, a slightly sinister side appears after hours. Some of the City's districts should be avoided by non-locals. Areas such as Croxteth, Dovecot, Everton, Huyton, Kensington, Kirkdale, Norris Green, Page Moss, Stockbridge Village and Toxteth are seeing some serious issues with gang related violence including increases in gun and knife crime and several murders have been recorded. Around the city centre, be aware there are ''many'' homeless people, especially around William Brown Street near the museums. Unlike, in, say, the [[United States of America]] or other parts of the United Kingdom, these are less likely to pose a threat to you, and although they may beg for money, they tend to be friendly and often want to talk about their backstories openly with you. Give them money, but '''at your own risk''', as long as it's small change. Also, older women ''may'' (and often ''do'') flirt with younger men, but accept this part of the Liverpool cultural milieu. This also applies to the homelessness situation mentioned above, which much the same situation tends to happen. This should '''not''' be confused with prostitution (mentioned below). It is explicitly '''not''' solicitation, and is just flirting. Although prostitution is legal in the UK, solicitation is illegal and it is a fact of life in most cities, Liverpool being no exception. The "Red Light" areas are as follows: around Netherfield Road North and the Shiel Road area of Kensington. Although quiet during the day, there is a lot of business at night and particularly on weekends. Women walking by themselves have been known to be approached by men looking for prostitutes and people in vehicles have been known to be approached by prostitutes looking for business. Avoid Manchester United shirts, which worn in the wrong place makes you an easy target for abuse or worse even assault, especially on match day. A friendly manner, a polite smile, and a sense of humour go a long way in this city, but a sensible approach to travelling is, as always, advisable. The '''1989 Hillsborough Stadium Disaster''', when 96 Liverpool FC fans were killed, is still a very sensitive subject that is best avoided. Carrying or reading ''The Sun'' newspaper, which lied about Liverpool fans' behaviour during the disaster, holding them culpable for the deaths, is practically guaranteed to attract negative attention. This is especially true around people who may have been drinking. Most local shops do not sell the paper and a strong boycotting movement exists in the city to this day. Similarly, "Hillsborough chants" and related slurs cause deep anger and hostility among Liverpool FC fans, and could result in a violent response. Be aware that the streetlighting (Urbis Evolo 2, shown [http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Alsq8SAW3cE/TbBbq6nGB5I/AAAAAAAADFo/E2am3eMYI24/047.jpg on the right-hand side of the picture]) is brighter than you might expect, and drive more cautiously. These streetlights are common across the city centre and in Kensington. Drive much more cautiously if you see them. These are less common outside of Liverpool. Americans may be used to bright lights, but Evolos are ''really'' bright. [[Image:One Angel Square during night, December 2012.jpg|thumb|Less than an hour away, [[Manchester]] holds a wealth of sights and attractions.]] ==Go next== '''[[Chester]]''' - A beautiful historical city on the River Dee, which is famous for its Roman ruins and city walls. It is also the Gateway to North Wales and the delights of Llandudno and Snowdonia National Park.</br>At the end of a branch at the end of the Merseyrail (metro) Wirral Line, trains taking 41 minutes from Liverpool Central. '''[[Crosby]]''' - Just north of Liverpool with Anthony Gormley's Another Place famous sculptures on the beach.</br>Merseyrail Northern Line takes 20 minutes from Liverpool Central to Blundellsands station. '''[[Manchester]]''' – Once the home of the industrial revolution, it has now swapped its chimneys for skyscrapers, and mill workers for urbanite accountants and designers. It is also the home of the biggest rival of Liverpool FC, the second most successful football club in England, Manchester United FC. Well worth a visit and is easy to get to; hourly local trains from Lime Street run to Manchester Victoria taking 56 minutes, expresses to Victoria or to Oxford Road and Piccadilly taking 41. Also accessible by coach/bus. ===[[Wirral]]=== '''[[Birkenhead]]''' – Across the Mersey, Birkenhead has a football club called ''Tranmere Rovers''. Although this club has always lived in the shadow of Everton and Liverpool, it has a long tradition and a great family atmosphere. Well worth a visit.</br>Ferries ply across the Mersey from Pier Head to Birkenhead Woodside. It takes 3 minutes for a train to go from Liverpool James Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square; Add 2 minutes for each additional stop if getting on earlier around the loop, & add 3 minutes for Birkenhead Central (shopping centre & Priory) or 7 for Tranmere Rovers' local station, Rock Ferry. '''[[Port Sunlight]]''' - It was built as a model village by Lord Lever and contains the Lady Lever Art Gallery, a marvelously eclectic collection of objects, similar to the Burrell Collection in [[Glasgow]]. Twenty minutes on the Wirral line. '''[[West Kirby]]''' - Boasts a superb beach. There is also a 52-acre marine lake which has sailing and windsurfing. 36 minutes by Wirral line. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M53.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Chester]] | minorl1=[[Wallasey]] via Kingsway Tunnel (toll) | directionr1=E | minorr1= | majorr1=END | image2=UK-Motorway-M58.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=SW | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=NE | minorr2=Skelmersdale & [[Image:UK-Motorway-M6.svg|30px]] North | majorr2=[[Wigan]] | image3=UK-Motorway-M62.svg | imagesize3=50 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=E | minorr3=[[Widnes]] & [[Image:UK-Motorway-M6.svg|30px]] South | majorr3=[[Manchester]] | image4=UK road A57.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=END | minorl4= | directionr4=E | minorr4=[[St Helens (England)|Prescot]] | majorr4=[[St Helens (England)|St Helens]] | image5=UK road A59.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Image:UK-Motorway-M53.svg|40px]] | minorl5=Kingsway Tunnel (toll) to [[Wallasey]] | directionr5=NE | minorr5=Ormskirk | majorr5=[[Preston]] }} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Merseyside}} {{geo|53.4103|-2.9856}} {{Related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} tdrbmfblg6oi1vm14a69r2ty3qftjs8 0 19979 4491847 4491214 2022-07-28T14:33:41Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Get in */ describe road wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Lochinver banner.jpg}} '''Lochinver''' is a small fishing village in [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]] in the [[Scottish Highlands]], with a population of 651 in 2011. It's about 30 miles north of Ullapool. Lochinver starkly illustrates the plight of Scotland's fishing industry: many foreign trawlers land their catch here, but hardly any Scottish boats still operate. The Scots had looked to Brexit to improve their situation, but it didn't. Lochinver is the largest settlement on a coastal loop of road, also described on this page. == Get in == {{mapframe | 58.170 | -5.270 | height=600 | width=550 | zoom=12 }} From the south, travel via Ullapool along A837, which is a good highway ending at Lochinver. It's also possible to wind through the side lanes from Achiltibuie. From the north follow A894 via Kylesku to join A837 near Ardvreck Castle, or follow the coast via B869 - this is mostly single track with passing places. Large vehicles can get along it (farmers' trucks have no choice) but in summer it becomes congested, as the passing places can just about fit one car towing a caravan but not two or three together. George Rapson Bus 809 runs twice M-Sa between Ullapool and Lochinver, taking an hour. In July and Aug Durness Bus 804 runs once a day M-Sa from Lairg via Ullapool to Lochinver. It continues north via Kylesku, Laxford Bridge and Kinlochbervie to Durness. Bikes may be carried between Durness, Lochinver and Lairg, but must be booked at least 24 hours in advance on +44 1971 511223. == Get around == You need your own wheels to explore this scattered area. == See == * '''Calda House''' is a ruined mansion next to A837 half a mile south of Ardvreck castle, just a teetering shell. It didn't last long: built in 1726, it burned down in 1737. Its owners the Mackenzies were never able to restore it, as they backed Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 1745 rebellion, and the Government made sure they were ruined as thoroughly as the mansion. * {{see | name=Ardvreck Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inchnadamph IV27 4HN | lat=58.1664 | long=-4.994 | directions=11 miles east of Lochinver on A837 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | wikipedia=Ardvreck Castle | image=Ardvreck Castle Loch Assynt.JPG | wikidata=Q2552418 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=A ruined castle from about 1490 on a small peninsula on Loch Assynt, just a scenic stump. It's best known as the place where the Marquess of Montrose was handed over to his enemies in 1650. He was an outstanding military leader for King Charles I during the Civil Wars, so the Covenanters delighted in chopping him into bits, which then had separate adventures. The castle was abandoned in 1726 and its stone was re-used to build Calda House. }} * '''A waterfall''' cascades down the hillside just north of the castle. There are good viewpoints further north approaching the junction of A837 and A894. [[File:Suilven Glen Oykel approach (geograph 2098590).jpg | thumb | 300px | Suilven ]] * {{marker | name=Loch Assynt | type=see | lat=58.175 | long=-5.045 }} is the long freshwater lake flanking A837. It's six miles long, dog-legging at its west end into the River Assynt down to Lochinver. * {{marker | name=Lochinver | type=see | lat=58.147 | long=-5.241 }} village straggles along A837. North of Culag Bridge has most accommodation and amenities, while south of the bridge is the grubby industrial harbour. Baddidarroch is a dead-end side road branching off at the north edge of the village: this shore gets more sunlight and has a cluster of self-catering cottages. * {{marker | name=Hermit's Castle | type=see | lat=58.1686 | long=-5.3138 }} is a peculiar structure on the headland west of Achmelvich Bay. It's a Brutalist concrete building, something between a World War II shore gunnery point and a 1960s civic centre. It was built in the 1950s by an English architect then left unused for vandals to trash. Perhaps, inspired by its innovative style, he was kept busy replicating it in all the New Towns then springing up across Britain. * {{marker | name=[https://www.clachtollbroch.com/ Clachtoll Broch] | type=see | lat=58.1956 | long=-5.3421 }} is an Iron Age tower. It was built around 400 BC but burnt out in 50 AD - as were several other brochs in Scotland, so there was obviously some great upheaval then. * {{marker | name=[http://www.stoerlighthouse.co.uk/ Stoer Lighthouse] | type=see | lat=58.2399 | long=-5.4027 }} is a Stevenson lighthouse of 1870, automated in 1978. It's a stubby tower of only 45 ft / 14 m, but its clifftop site means it can be seen for 24 miles. No tours; the lighthouse keepers' cottages have been converted to self-catering accommodation. You can drive here on a narrow but tarmacked lane, and use the car park for the hike to the Old Man. * {{marker | name=Old Man of Stoer | type=see | lat=58.2609 | long=-5.3827 }} is a 60 m sea-stack, a popular climbing challenge. Reach it by a two mile hike (say an hour each way) along the clifftops from the lighthouse. [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/old-man-of-stoer.shtml Walk Highlands] has a route description. * {{marker | name=Drumbeg | type=see | lat=58.2433 | long=-5.2023 }} is an attractive little settlement straggling along B869. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' is a {{UNESCO}} covering Lochinver, Durness, Kinlochbervie and Kylesku. Some of the local rocks are over 3 billion years old. == Do == [[File:Ardvreck Castle 1440x1080.jpg | thumb | 300px | Ardvreck Castle ]] * {{marker | name=Suilven | type=do | lat=58.115 | long=-5.137 }} is a distinctive 731 m / 2398 ft mountain, a sharp ridge that ranks as a "Marilyn". It's formed of Torridon sandstone: the highest peak Caisteal Liath ("Grey Castle") is at the northwest end. Meall Meadhonach 723 m is in the middle and Meall Beag is at the southeast end. It's six miles to the summit from Lochinver, the trail is described by [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/suilven.shtml Walk Highlands]. * '''Fishing:''' the area is best known for its fly-fishing (mid-Apr to mid-Oct) on the River Assynt. There's also innumerable freshwater lochans, and sea fishing from shore. * '''[https://www.assynthighlandgames.co.uk/ Assynt Highland Games]''' are held in August in Culag Park, with the next on Friday 12 Aug 2022. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Spar | alt= | url=https://www.spar.co.uk/store-locator/lan02697-spar-lochinver | email= | address=10 Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4JY | lat= | long= | directions=north end of village | phone=+44 1571 844207 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00 - 18:30, Su 09:00 - 17:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=This is the main village store. It contains a Post Office and they also run the filling station opposite. }} * {{buy | name=Inverpark Stores | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inver Park, Lochinver IV27 4LN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844360 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-19:00, Su 09:00 - 18:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=This is a small convenience store among the self-catering cottages along Baddidaroch Rd north side of the bay,. }} == Eat == [[File:Hermit's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 155364.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hermit's Castle ]] * {{eat | name=Lochinver Larder | alt= | url=https://www.lochinverlarder.com/ | email= | address=Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4JY | lat= | long= | directions=north end of village | phone=+44 1571 844356 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Cafe serving nice pies and seafood. Order from the truck and eat in the beer garden, the restaurant is closed for rebuilding. }} * {{eat | name=Delilah's | alt= | url=https://delilahs.co.uk/ | email= | address=Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4LX | lat= | long= | directions=mid-village | phone=+44 1571 844333 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:00-15:00, 18:00-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=It just looks like a fast-food shack from the outside, but it's a slick restaurant with a good menu selection. Dog-friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Peet's | alt= | url=https://peets.co.uk/ | email= | address=Culag Rd, Lochinver IV27 4LE | lat= | long= | directions=south by harbour | phone=+44 1571 844085 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 12:00-14:30, 17:30-20:30, Su 17:30-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Good seafood restaurant. }} == Drink == * '''Wayfarer's Bar''' is a drouthy trad pub by the harbour, open F Sa 17:00-22:30, Su 12:30-18:00. == Sleep == [[File:The Old Man of Stoer - geograph.org.uk - 37648.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old Man of Stoer ]] * {{sleep | name=Inver Lodge Hotel | alt= | url=http://https//inverlodge.com/ | email= | address=Iolaire Rd, Lochinver IV27 4LU | lat=58.1502 | long=-5.2341 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844496 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £270 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Fine views, but the building is ugly outside and dowdy within. Good food and service but way overpriced. }} * {{sleep | name=Tigh Na Sith | alt= | url=https://www.tighnasith.com/ | email= | address=Lochinver IV27 4LD | lat=58.1498 | long=-5.2395 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844588 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Great welcome and comfort at this small B&B, just 3 rooms, open May-Sept. Its name (pronounced Tie-na-She) means "House of Peace": no children or pets accepted. }} * {{sleep | name=Cruachan Holiday Home | alt= | url=https://www.highlandsholiday.co.uk | email=bookings@highlandsholiday.co.uk | address=Cruachan, Badnaban, Lochinver IV27 4LR | lat=58.1360 | long=-5.2627 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 608227 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Self catering accommodation in a comfortable 2-bedroom bungalow two miles southwest of the main village. }} == Connect == As of July 2022, Lochinver has a patchy mobile signal from EE and Three, but nothing from O2 or Vodafone. 5G has not reached this area. == Go next == * South the main road leads to [[Ullapool]], for ferries to Stornoway on Lewis. * Light vehicles can also go south on the lane to [[Achiltibuie]] and Polbain, for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * North is Kylesku, [[Kinlochbervie]] and [[Durness]] on the far north coast. * [[North Coast 500]] is an itinerary that swings through Lochinver. {{geo|58.1486|-5.2407|zoom=12}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Caithness and Sutherland}} 02ecoojmkkpykts6jaru8mfoxk65nca 4491854 4491847 2022-07-28T14:40:13Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* See */ castle tweak wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Lochinver banner.jpg}} '''Lochinver''' is a small fishing village in [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]] in the [[Scottish Highlands]], with a population of 651 in 2011. It's about 30 miles north of Ullapool. Lochinver starkly illustrates the plight of Scotland's fishing industry: many foreign trawlers land their catch here, but hardly any Scottish boats still operate. The Scots had looked to Brexit to improve their situation, but it didn't. Lochinver is the largest settlement on a coastal loop of road, also described on this page. == Get in == {{mapframe | 58.170 | -5.270 | height=600 | width=550 | zoom=12 }} From the south, travel via Ullapool along A837, which is a good highway ending at Lochinver. It's also possible to wind through the side lanes from Achiltibuie. From the north follow A894 via Kylesku to join A837 near Ardvreck Castle, or follow the coast via B869 - this is mostly single track with passing places. Large vehicles can get along it (farmers' trucks have no choice) but in summer it becomes congested, as the passing places can just about fit one car towing a caravan but not two or three together. George Rapson Bus 809 runs twice M-Sa between Ullapool and Lochinver, taking an hour. In July and Aug Durness Bus 804 runs once a day M-Sa from Lairg via Ullapool to Lochinver. It continues north via Kylesku, Laxford Bridge and Kinlochbervie to Durness. Bikes may be carried between Durness, Lochinver and Lairg, but must be booked at least 24 hours in advance on +44 1971 511223. == Get around == You need your own wheels to explore this scattered area. == See == * '''Calda House''' is a ruined mansion next to A837 half a mile south of Ardvreck castle, just a teetering shell. It didn't last long: built in 1726, it burned down in 1737. Its owners the Mackenzies were never able to restore it, as they backed Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 1745 rebellion, and the Government made sure they were ruined as thoroughly as the mansion. * {{see | name=Ardvreck Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inchnadamph IV27 4HN | lat=58.1664 | long=-4.994 | directions=11 miles east of Lochinver on A837 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | wikipedia=Ardvreck Castle | image=Ardvreck Castle Loch Assynt.JPG | wikidata=Q2552418 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A ruined castle from about 1490 on a small peninsula on Loch Assynt, just a scenic stump. It's best known as the place where the Marquess of Montrose was handed over to his enemies in 1650. He was an outstanding military leader for King Charles I during the Civil Wars, so the Covenanters delighted in chopping him into bits, which then had separate adventures. In 1661 the restored Charles II had the bits reunited and reinterred with honour, glossing the way his own weaselling had caused Montrose's doom. The castle was abandoned in 1726 and its stone was re-used to build Calda House. }} * '''A waterfall''' cascades down the hillside just north of the castle. There are good viewpoints further north approaching the junction of A837 and A894. [[File:Suilven Glen Oykel approach (geograph 2098590).jpg | thumb | 300px | Suilven ]] * {{marker | name=Loch Assynt | type=see | lat=58.175 | long=-5.045 }} is the long freshwater lake flanking A837. It's six miles long, dog-legging at its west end into the River Assynt down to Lochinver. * {{marker | name=Lochinver | type=see | lat=58.147 | long=-5.241 }} village straggles along A837. North of Culag Bridge has most accommodation and amenities, while south of the bridge is the grubby industrial harbour. Baddidarroch is a dead-end side road branching off at the north edge of the village: this shore gets more sunlight and has a cluster of self-catering cottages. * {{marker | name=Hermit's Castle | type=see | lat=58.1686 | long=-5.3138 }} is a peculiar structure on the headland west of Achmelvich Bay. It's a Brutalist concrete building, something between a World War II shore gunnery point and a 1960s civic centre. It was built in the 1950s by an English architect then left unused for vandals to trash. Perhaps, inspired by its innovative style, he was kept busy replicating it in all the New Towns then springing up across Britain. * {{marker | name=[https://www.clachtollbroch.com/ Clachtoll Broch] | type=see | lat=58.1956 | long=-5.3421 }} is an Iron Age tower. It was built around 400 BC but burnt out in 50 AD - as were several other brochs in Scotland, so there was obviously some great upheaval then. * {{marker | name=[http://www.stoerlighthouse.co.uk/ Stoer Lighthouse] | type=see | lat=58.2399 | long=-5.4027 }} is a Stevenson lighthouse of 1870, automated in 1978. It's a stubby tower of only 45 ft / 14 m, but its clifftop site means it can be seen for 24 miles. No tours; the lighthouse keepers' cottages have been converted to self-catering accommodation. You can drive here on a narrow but tarmacked lane, and use the car park for the hike to the Old Man. * {{marker | name=Old Man of Stoer | type=see | lat=58.2609 | long=-5.3827 }} is a 60 m sea-stack, a popular climbing challenge. Reach it by a two mile hike (say an hour each way) along the clifftops from the lighthouse. [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/old-man-of-stoer.shtml Walk Highlands] has a route description. * {{marker | name=Drumbeg | type=see | lat=58.2433 | long=-5.2023 }} is an attractive little settlement straggling along B869. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' is a {{UNESCO}} covering Lochinver, Durness, Kinlochbervie and Kylesku. Some of the local rocks are over 3 billion years old. == Do == [[File:Ardvreck Castle 1440x1080.jpg | thumb | 300px | Ardvreck Castle ]] * {{marker | name=Suilven | type=do | lat=58.115 | long=-5.137 }} is a distinctive 731 m / 2398 ft mountain, a sharp ridge that ranks as a "Marilyn". It's formed of Torridon sandstone: the highest peak Caisteal Liath ("Grey Castle") is at the northwest end. Meall Meadhonach 723 m is in the middle and Meall Beag is at the southeast end. It's six miles to the summit from Lochinver, the trail is described by [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/suilven.shtml Walk Highlands]. * '''Fishing:''' the area is best known for its fly-fishing (mid-Apr to mid-Oct) on the River Assynt. There's also innumerable freshwater lochans, and sea fishing from shore. * '''[https://www.assynthighlandgames.co.uk/ Assynt Highland Games]''' are held in August in Culag Park, with the next on Friday 12 Aug 2022. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Spar | alt= | url=https://www.spar.co.uk/store-locator/lan02697-spar-lochinver | email= | address=10 Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4JY | lat= | long= | directions=north end of village | phone=+44 1571 844207 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00 - 18:30, Su 09:00 - 17:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=This is the main village store. It contains a Post Office and they also run the filling station opposite. }} * {{buy | name=Inverpark Stores | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inver Park, Lochinver IV27 4LN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844360 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-19:00, Su 09:00 - 18:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=This is a small convenience store among the self-catering cottages along Baddidaroch Rd north side of the bay,. }} == Eat == [[File:Hermit's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 155364.jpg | thumb | 300px | Hermit's Castle ]] * {{eat | name=Lochinver Larder | alt= | url=https://www.lochinverlarder.com/ | email= | address=Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4JY | lat= | long= | directions=north end of village | phone=+44 1571 844356 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Cafe serving nice pies and seafood. Order from the truck and eat in the beer garden, the restaurant is closed for rebuilding. }} * {{eat | name=Delilah's | alt= | url=https://delilahs.co.uk/ | email= | address=Main Street, Lochinver IV27 4LX | lat= | long= | directions=mid-village | phone=+44 1571 844333 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:00-15:00, 18:00-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=It just looks like a fast-food shack from the outside, but it's a slick restaurant with a good menu selection. Dog-friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Peet's | alt= | url=https://peets.co.uk/ | email= | address=Culag Rd, Lochinver IV27 4LE | lat= | long= | directions=south by harbour | phone=+44 1571 844085 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 12:00-14:30, 17:30-20:30, Su 17:30-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Good seafood restaurant. }} == Drink == * '''Wayfarer's Bar''' is a drouthy trad pub by the harbour, open F Sa 17:00-22:30, Su 12:30-18:00. == Sleep == [[File:The Old Man of Stoer - geograph.org.uk - 37648.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old Man of Stoer ]] * {{sleep | name=Inver Lodge Hotel | alt= | url=http://https//inverlodge.com/ | email= | address=Iolaire Rd, Lochinver IV27 4LU | lat=58.1502 | long=-5.2341 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844496 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £270 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Fine views, but the building is ugly outside and dowdy within. Good food and service but way overpriced. }} * {{sleep | name=Tigh Na Sith | alt= | url=https://www.tighnasith.com/ | email= | address=Lochinver IV27 4LD | lat=58.1498 | long=-5.2395 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 844588 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Great welcome and comfort at this small B&B, just 3 rooms, open May-Sept. Its name (pronounced Tie-na-She) means "House of Peace": no children or pets accepted. }} * {{sleep | name=Cruachan Holiday Home | alt= | url=https://www.highlandsholiday.co.uk | email=bookings@highlandsholiday.co.uk | address=Cruachan, Badnaban, Lochinver IV27 4LR | lat=58.1360 | long=-5.2627 | directions= | phone=+44 1571 608227 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Self catering accommodation in a comfortable 2-bedroom bungalow two miles southwest of the main village. }} == Connect == As of July 2022, Lochinver has a patchy mobile signal from EE and Three, but nothing from O2 or Vodafone. 5G has not reached this area. == Go next == * South the main road leads to [[Ullapool]], for ferries to Stornoway on Lewis. * Light vehicles can also go south on the lane to [[Achiltibuie]] and Polbain, for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * North is Kylesku, [[Kinlochbervie]] and [[Durness]] on the far north coast. * [[North Coast 500]] is an itinerary that swings through Lochinver. {{geo|58.1486|-5.2407|zoom=12}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Caithness and Sutherland}} e2324nxrlroe3tcpbvnnuhmloksfife 0 20171 4491815 4453583 2022-07-28T13:58:23Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Brentford */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|West London Wikivoyage banner.jpg|pgname=West London}} [[File:London Wikivoyage city regions maps - West London.png|220px|thumb|right|Location of the West London area in London]] The outer western suburbs of Greater [[London]] form a diverse area that ranges from the densely-populated but tree-lined streets of Chiswick, Acton and Ealing, through to the semi-rural western districts that lie between Heathrow Airport and Uxbridge. As you might expect from the outer reaches of a metropolis, much of '''West London''' is suburban 'commuter belt' territory. Even so, a great many centres located on or near West London's key transport links have much to offer both the traveller and casual visitor in the way of accommodation, food, sights and experiences. Tracing a meandering course on the area's southern edge is—of course—the River Thames, the focus of many local opportunities. ==Understand== [[File:Chiswick House 311.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chiswick House]] West London's popularity with travellers and short-to-mid-term residents (backpackers, working holiday makers, etc.) can be explained by a number of factors, not least its proximity to [[Heathrow Airport]], London's largest airport, and the area's multiple, easy transport connections with the West End and Central London. West London was once part of the county of '''Middlesex''', which no longer exists for administrative purposes; Middlesex, however, is sometimes still used as part of the postal address for these areas - don't let this confuse you! ===Boroughs=== West London consists of numerous suburbs, villages and satellite towns. Several areas are particularly popular with travellers and backpackers on account of their attractions, their facilities and their many accommodation options. West London consists of the following boroughs: * '''[http://www.ealing.gov.uk Ealing]'''—the centrally-located Borough of Ealing includes the following areas: :*'''Acton''', an area popular with visiting Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans. Popular with travellers on account of its entertainment options, relatively cheap accommodation (short stay and rental) and excellent transport links with the rest of London and further afield (Acton has the largest number of Tube and train stations that have 'Acton' in their name). Although part of the London Borough of Ealing, Acton very much retains its own identity. :*'''Ealing''' itself, popularly known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" :* '''Southall''', also known as 'Little India', and a must-visit if you have the time to venture out of Central London. If you do only one thing when here, make sure you have a curry in one of the many authentic Asian restaurants. However beware, it is notorious for all the general street crime, especially pick pocketing, and may seem run down to an outsider. * '''[http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/ Hounslow]'''—the borough includes the following areas: :* '''Chiswick''', a leafy, generally well-heeled district, known for its wide variety of quality shopping and food outlets. :* '''Brentford''', situated on the main transport links from Heathrow airport to central London, this is a mainly commercial area. The riverside area on the north bank of the Thames has a number of new housing developments and hotels. :* '''Hounslow''', a largely working class area with many of the residents employed at nearby Heathrow airport. Known for being the king of 99p shops in the whole of London, and a good place to find a deal in its large High Street. It has become home to a multitude of budget and mid-range hotel chains (Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and Best Western amongst others) trading on its proximity to Heathrow Airport and good transport links into Central London. * '''[http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Hillingdon]'''—this westernmost Borough of Greater London includes: :* '''Uxbridge''', the administrative centre of Hillingdon Borough. A vibrant area on the edge of London, good shopping experience and good transport links to the West End. :* '''Hayes''', industrial and housing areas with good access to the airport. :* '''Ruislip''', a residential area with a lido and extensive woodlands, including a national nature reserve. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|51.52511|-0.38591|zoom=11|width=450|height=550}} {{Mapshapes|Q20075}} 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===By Tube=== [[File:EalingBroadway1.jpg|thumb|Ealing Broadway rail and Underground station, since the time this picture was taken, this station has been modernised to facilitate the new Elizabeth Line which will fully open in 2021]] West London is well served by London Underground (Tube) connections from Central London: * '''Piccadilly Line''' (solid blue) - runs through Chiswick, then divides at Acton Town with branches to Heathrow and Uxbridge * '''District Line''' (solid green) - runs through Chiswick, then divides at Turnham Green with branches to Richmond and Ealing Broadway * '''Central Line''' (solid red) - divides at North Acton with branches to Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip * '''Metropolitan Line''' (solid purple) - runs through North London, then divides at Harrow on the Hill with one branch joining the Piccadilly Line to Uxbridge (from Uxbridge to Rayners Lane which is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines, the Metropolitan Line is normally the faster route to Central London) ===By train=== The following routes are useful for areas of West London not well served by the Tube. * '''Southwest Trains'''—from [[London Waterloo|Waterloo]] and [[Clapham Junction]] to Chiswick and Hounslow (Chiswick mainline train station is located several hundred metres south of the Great West Road and Chiswick High Road) * '''First Great Western'''—from [[London Paddington|Paddington]] to Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes * '''Heathrow Connect'''—from [[Heathrow Airport]] to Hayes, Southall and Ealing Broadway ===By bus=== A number of key bus routes exist that can readily transport visitors to West London from the centre of town: * {{listing | name=Route 27 | alt= | url=https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/27/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hour service | price= | wikidata=Q6670043 | lastedit=2022-03-04 | content=Runs to and from [[London/Camden|Camden]]/Chalk Farm and Chiswick Business Park, via [[London/Mayfair-Marylebone|Baker Street]], Paddington, [[London/Notting_Hill-North_Kensington|Notting Hill]], Olympia and [[London/Hammersmith_and_Fulham|Hammersmith]]. }} * {{listing | name=Route 94 | alt= | url=https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/94/ | email= | hours=24 hour service | price= | wikidata=Q6670150 | lastedit=2022-03-04 | content=Runs to and from [[Piccadilly Circus]] and Acton Green, via Bayswater and Shepherd's Bush. }} * {{listing | name=Route 190 | alt= | url=https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/190/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-04 | content=Runs to and from [[London/Richmond-Kew|Richmond]] and West Brompton station, via Hammersmith, Ravenscourt Park and Charing Cross Hospital. }} * {{listing | name=Route 607 | alt= | url=https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/607/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6670125 | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Runs from Uxbridge to White City. }} Night bus services to and from Central London are more restricted but incredibly useful once the Tube has closed for the night: [https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/bus TfL Map of Night Services] * {{listing | name=N11 | alt= | url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/n11/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6669919 | lastedit=2022-03-04 | content=Runs from Fulham Broadway to [[London Liverpool St]] in the City of London, via Ealing Broadway Tube station, Victoria, Chelsea and Hammersmith. }} * {{listing | name=Oxford Tube | alt= | url=https://www.oxfordtube.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Oxford to London coach route | wikidata=Q85203458 | lastedit=2022-03-04 | content=Goes from [[Oxford]] to [[London Victoria]] runs every 15 minutes and stops at Hillingdon tube station on the Piccadilly/Metropolitan line. }} ===By car=== The main routes through West London are: *the A4 and M4 Motorway linking London with the Lower Thames Valley, [[Bath]], [[Bristol]] and [[South Wales]] *the A40 and M40 Motorway linking London with [[Oxford]], [[Birmingham]] and the West Midlands ===By plane=== [[Heathrow Airport]] ({{IATA|LHR}}) is in West London, connecting from many international locations. === By taxi === There is a taxi stand. [https://www.uxbridgetaxiservices.co.uk/ Uxbridge Taxi Services] are the most popular services. Uber is also available throughout West London including Uxbridge. ==See== Although not nearly as concentrated as Central London, West London's attractions are many and varied: ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Chiswick House and Gardens | alt= | url=http://chgt.org.uk/ | email= | address=Burlington Lane, Chiswick, | lat=51.483279 | long=-0.2587 | directions={{rint|bus}}Bus 190 ({{station|Hammersmith|district|circle|hammersmith&city|piccadilly}}–{{station|Richmond|district|overground}}) | phone=+44 20 8995-0508 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su and bank holidays 1 Apr-31 Oct 10AM-5PM, Sa until 2PM | price=adults £6.10, children £3.70, concessions £5.50, English Heritage members free | wikipedia=Chiswick House | wikidata=Q1074877 | content=Maintained by English Heritage, Chiswick House is a famous and fine example of the 18^th century Palladian style of British architecture. The third Earl of Burlington (1694–1753), who designed this elegant Classical villa close to the Thames, drew inspiration from his ''grand tours'' of Italy, while William Kent was employed to create sumptuous interiors to contrast with the pure exterior. The Neo-Classical gardens, although much reduced from their original size, are the perfect complement to the house. }} * {{see | name=Boston Manor House | alt= | url=http://www.hounslow.info/arts-culture/historic-houses-museums/boston-manor-house | email= | address=Boston Manor Rd, Brentford, TW8 9JX | lat=51.4919 | long=-0.3184 | directions=tube: {{station|Boston Manor|piccadilly}}, around a mile from the centre of Brentford along the Boston Manor Rd | phone=+44 845 456 2800 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Boston Manor | wikidata=Q4947974 | content=A Jacobean manor house (built in 1622), it is a pleasant and informative place to while away an hour or two, particularly during the summer when the extensive open parklands to the rear of the building make for a delightful stroll. }} * {{see | name=Ealing Studios | url=http://www.ealingstudios.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Not open to the public | price= | wikidata=Q72081| wikipedia=Ealing Studios | content=The oldest film studio in the world. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Ealing Town Hall | alt= | url=http://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/200316/venue_hire/185/ealing_town_hall | email= | address=5 New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2BY | lat=51.513156 | long=-0.307579 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8579-2424 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26641164 | content=Victorian Gothic building built in 1888 and still in use as town hall. }} ===Parks=== [[Image:Osterley_Park_House,_London-25June2009-rc.jpg|300px|thumb|Osterley Park]] * {{see | name=Ealing Common | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat=51.511 | long=-0.294 | directions=tube: {{station|Ealing Common|district|piccadilly}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ealing Common | image=Ealing Common - geograph.org.uk - 17075.jpg | wikidata=Q5325475 | content= }} * {{see | name=Ealing Green | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat=51.5097022 | long=-0.3058945 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Fassnidge Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Uxbridge | lat=51.5462442 | long=-0.4849943 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Lammas Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat=51.5036906 | long=-0.3117316 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Osterley Park and House | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park/ | email=osterley@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB | lat=51.489498 | long=-0.35289 | directions=about a 20 minute walk from {{station|Osterley|piccadilly}} tube station | phone=+44 20 8232-5050 | tollfree= | hours=House 4 Mar-1 Nov W-Su 1PM-4:30PM, gardens 3 Mar-1 Nov W-Su 11AM-5PM, park 29 Mar-24 Oct 8AM-7:30PM, 25 Oct-28 Mar 8AM-6PM | price=House and gardens £13, children 5-16 £4.20, children under 5 free, family ticket (for two adults and up to three children) £21; gardens only £3.70, children 5-16 £1.85, children under 5 free; parking costs £7 for non-members | wikipedia=Osterley Park | wikidata=Q1441598 | content=A Tudor manor house with a neoclassical facade and interior design resembling an Italian palazzo. It was owned by the Child family who was bankers to the royal family. Osterley Park is a popular filming location, the music room while small was used for ''Batman: The Dark Knight Rises'' and exterior shots of the house were used for an ITV production of ''Vanity Fair''. }} * {{see | name=Ruislip Lido | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ruislip | lat= | long= | directions=tube: {{station|Ruislip|metropolitan|piccadilly}} or {{station|Ruislip Gardens|central}}, off the Ruislip to Northwood Rd | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ruislip Lido | wikidata=Q12067731 | content=An artificial lake surrounded by woodland, the Waters Edge Pub/Restaurant, a sandy beach (No swimming allowed), narrow gauge railway rides around the lake. }} * {{see | name=Syon Park | url=http://www.syonpark.co.uk/ | email= | address=Brentford | lat=51.4761 | long=-0.3080 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8560-0881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=House: 24 Mar-31 Oct W Th Su, bank holiday Mondays, Good Friday, Easter Saturday 11AM-5PM (last entry 4:15PM), gardens 10:30AM-5PM daily or dusk if earlier except 25-26 Dec | price=Syon House & Gardens & Great Conservatory £7.50, concessions/child £6.50, family £17.00; Gardens & Great Conservatory £3.75, concessions/child £2.50, family £9.00 | wikidata=Q18748775| wikipedia=Syon Park | content=The stately home of the Dukes of Northumberland for 400 years, Syon House and its 200-acre estate are located between Brentford and Isleworth. The main house was built to a design by the English architect Robert Adams, the grounds laid out by Capability Brown. The Great Conservatory, commissioned to be built in 1826, was featured in the Peter Cook and Dudley Moore film ''Bedazzled'', and is a popular local wedding venue; Syon House itself has appeared in a vast number of period dramas. Well worth a visit. }} * {{see | name=Walpole Park | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat= | long= | directions=Just east of the town square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7963731| wikipedia=Walpole Park | content=Relaxing experience. There is a small pond and an ice cream stall. There are also great playground facilities, and even a miniature zoo! }} ===Museums=== [[Image:Plotting_Table.jpg|300px|thumb|Battle of Britain Bunker plotting room]] * {{see | name=Gunnersbury Park Museum | alt= | url=http://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/200070/museums_and_galleries/81/gunnersbury_park_museum/ | email=gp-museum@laing.com | address=Gunnersbury Park, Popes Ln, W3 8LQ | lat=51.498 | long=-0.292 | directions=tube: {{station|Acton Town|district|piccadilly}} | phone=+44 20 8992-1612 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8752-0686 | hours=Apr-Oct 11AM-5PM, Nov-Mar 11AM-4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Gunnersbury Park | wikidata=Q5619226 | content=Local history museum for Ealing and Hounslow, housed in the former home of the Rothschild family. }} * {{see | name=London Museum of Water and Steam | alt= | url=http://www.waterandsteam.org.uk | email=info@kbsm.org | address=Green Dragon Ln, Brentford, TW8 0EN | lat=51.4890 | long=-0.2904 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8568-4757 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8569-9978 | hours=Tu-Su 11AM-4PM | price=Multi visit ticket £9.50 | wikidata=Q6397882| wikipedia=London Museum of Water & Steam | content=Formerly known as 'Kew Bridge Steam Museum', this museum of London's water supply is well worth a visit for anyone with an interest in the industrial revolution. Housed in the former Kew Bridge Pumping Station (a fascinating building in its own right), the Steam Museum possesses the finest collection of steam pumping engines in the world. Different engines are to be seen working on different days, so it is worth checking the website before visiting if a particular engine is of interest. Themed days are a feature of the Steam Museum's calendar, and purchase of an entry ticket permits limitless further visits throughout the following year. }} * {{see | name=The Musical Museum | alt= | url=http://www.musicalmuseum.co.uk | email= | address=399 High St, Brentford, TW8 0DU | lat=51.4878 | long=-0.29311 | directions=near Kew Bridge{{rint|gb|rail|25}} station | phone=+44 20 8560-8108 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8847-9383 | hours=Tu-Su 11AM-5:30PM | price=£10, concessions £7.50, children under 16 £4 | wikipedia=Musical Museum, Brentford | wikidata=Q6942523 | lastedit=2015-11-04 | content=Something of an undiscovered gem. It houses a vast collection of working automatic musical instruments, from barrel organs to player pianos and beyond. Tours with knowledgeable and highly enthusiastic guides are highly recommended, as is the opportunity to listen to the Mighty Wurlitzer (which rises from the floor in the main auditorium). In addition to its function as a museum, the venue also hosts occasional cinema screenings of classic films (preceded by music from the Mighty Wurlitzer, or - in the case of silent film - accompanied by it) and houses a popular cafe with Thames views. Among the unusual (and hard-to-find) items usually available in the gift shop are clocks made from 78 rpm shellac discs, and original player piano rolls. }} * {{see | name=PM Gallery & House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Walpole Park, Mattock Ln, Ealing, W5 5EQ | lat= | long= | directions=tube: {{station|Ealing Broadway|central|district|elizabeth}}{{rint|gb|rail|25}} | phone=+44 20 8567-1227 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 1PM-5PM, Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Pitzhanger Manor | wikidata=Q2097388 | content=Houses Pitzhanger Manor House and an art gallery. }} * {{see | name=London Transport Museum Depot | alt= | url=https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-depot | email=bookings@ltmuseum.co.uk | address=118-20 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London W3 9BQ | lat=51.505410 | long=-0.281637 | directions=Cross over road from {{station|Acton Town|district|piccadilly}} tube station then follow signs | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open to general public two or three weekends per year, guided tours more frequently. See [https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-depot/open-weekends website] for details | price=£10 on open days, tour prices variable | lastedit=2018-01-04 | content=This is the main storage facility of the London Transport Museum, holding items that cannot be fit into the main building at Covent Garden in central London. The building holds a wide range of railway carriages, buses, trams and trolleybuses, mostly restored, and many other exhibits, including signalling equipment, track items, tunnel segments, signs, models, and hundreds of small items. On open days <!--a miniature railway runs along one side of the building and--> preserved buses operate on tours of the surrounding area. }} * {{see | name=Battle of Britain Bunker | alt= | url=https://battleofbritainbunker.co.uk/ | email=bunker@hillingdon.gov.uk | address=Wren Ave, Uxbridge UB10 0GG | lat=51.5412 | long=-0.465278 | directions=about a mile east from {{station|Uxbridge|metropolitan|piccadilly}} station, there is a sign pointing left as soon as you leave the station | phone=+44 1895 238154 | tollfree= | hours=10:30am-4:30pm | price= | wikidata=Q4870554 | lastedit=2021-07-08 | content=The remains of RAF Uxbridge is a museum with the Battle of Britain bunker used to coordinate pilots of the No. 11 Group Fighter Command during World War II. The bunker itself can only be visited by tour guide which can be booked via the website. }} ===Galleries=== * {{see | name=For Arts Sake | alt= | url=http://forartssake.com/ | email= | address=45 Bond St, Ealing, W5 5AS | lat=51.511648 | long=-0.305586 | directions=tube: {{station|Ealing Broadway|central|district|elizabeth}}{{rint|gb|rail|25}} | phone=+44 20 8579-6365 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8566-2974 | hours=M-F 10AM-5:30PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price= | content=Modern British printmaking as well as ceramics and jewellery. }} ===Other=== * {{see | name=Hounslow Urban Farm | alt= | url=http://hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk | email= | address=Faggs Road, Feltham, Middlesex TW14 OLZ | lat=51.461962 | long=-0.4150756 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8831-9658 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Brentford Dock | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.48179 | long=-0.30223 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4961606| wikipedia=Brentford Dock | content=Fans of British TV may be interested to know that the riverside area to the south of Brentford High Street is frequently used for outdoor filming by popular series such as ITV's ''The Bill''. The backdrop of the estate (sited on the former Brentford Dock, the terminus for GWR trains transferring goods to the Thames) appears frequently in shows requiring a 'gritty', urban atmosphere. The northern aspect of the Brentford Dock estate belies its extremely picturesque marina (filled with a variety of narrowboats, Dutch barges and pleasure craft) and waterside views, however. Indeed, for connoisseurs of post-war architecture, Brentford Dock is often cited as an example of a successful and aesthetically-pleasing social housing development from a period most commonly characterised by its failures. }} ==Do== ===Ealing=== * '''Rugby League:''' {{do | name=London Broncos | alt= | url=https://londonbroncosrl.com/ | email= | address=Vallis Way, Ealing, W13 0DD | lat=51.524922 | long=-0.329496 | directions=near Castle Bar Park{{rint|gb|rail|25}} railway station, 2tph to {{station|Greenford|central}}{{rint|gb|rail|25}} and West Ealing{{rint|gb|rail|25}} | phone=+44 20 8799 0404 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q863469 | lastedit=2022-01-14 | content=Play in the Championship, the 13-a-side game's second tier. Their home ground is Ealing Trailfinders Sports Club, capacity 4,000. }} * {{do | name=Ealing Jazz Festival | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ealingsummer | email= | address=Ealing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Ealing Beer Festival | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Ealing Comedy Festival | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ealing hosts an annual comedy festival in the summer. Speaking of comedy in Ealing, in the late 1940s and 1950s Ealing was famous for a series of comedy movies filmed there. }} * {{do | name=Questors | alt= | url=http://www.questors.org.uk/ | email=jane@questors.org.uk | address=12 Mattock Ln, Ealing, W5 5BQ | lat=51.5116 | long=-0.3097 | directions= | phone=+44 20 85675184 (Box Office) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7759072 | content=The cinema is under reconstruction, said to include over 10 screens!. }} ===Brentford=== * {{do | name=Watermans Arts Centre | alt= | url=https://www.watermans.org.uk/ | email= | address=Brentford | lat=51.4857 | long=-0.2987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7974342 | content=The Watermans Centre is one of West London's finest arts and cultural venues. Watermans is especially noted for its promotion of Asian arts, particularly in the fields of visual arts, theatre and comedy. It also houses a leading independent cinema, gallery spaces and a noted Indian restaurant. }} * {{do | name=Brentford FC | alt= | url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/ | email= | address=Brentford Community Stadium, 166 Lionel Road North TW8 9QT | lat=51.49 | long=-0.289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Brentford F.C. | wikidata=Q19571 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content="The Bees" were promoted in 2021 and now play soccer in the Premier League, the game's top tier. They left their Griffin Park stadium in 2020 and now play at Brentford Community Stadium, capacity 17,250, which they share with London Irish rugby union club. In 2022 the stadium hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} ==Buy== Shopping in West London is varies depending on area. Chiswick in particular has upmarket shops. ===Markets=== * {{buy | name=Ealing Market | alt= | url=http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/ealing/ | email= | address=Leeland Rd, Ealing, W13 9HH | lat=51.5098291 | long=-0.3235943 | directions= | phone=+442078330338 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-1PM | price= | content=Street market with farm products. }} ===Shopping centres=== ====Ealing==== [[File:Ealing Broadway Christmas.jpg|Ealing Broadway Sq at Christmas time|thumb]] * {{buy | name=Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre | alt= | url=https://www.ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk/ | email= | address=Ealing, W5 5JY | lat=51.513058 | long=-0.30369 | directions=tube/train: {{station|Ealing Broadway|central|district|elizabeth}}{{rint|gb|rail|25}} | phone=+44 20 8567 3453 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa: 9AM-7PM, Su: 11AM-5PM | price= | wikidata=Q96351801 | content= }} * {{buy | name=The Waterglade Centre | alt=formerly Arcadia Centre | url= | email= | address=1 The Broadway, Ealing, W5 2ND | lat=51.5141 | long=-0.3039 | directions=opposite Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} ====Uxbridge==== Both shopping centres are next to Uxbridge tube station. * {{buy | name=The Chimes | alt=formerly Intu Uxbridge | url=https://www.chimesuxbridge.co.uk/ | email= | address=High Street, Uxbridge | lat=51.545773 | long=-0.477235 | directions=tube: {{station|Uxbridge|metropolitan|piccadilly}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-W & F-Sa 09:30-19:00, Th 09:30-20:00, Su 11:00-17:00 | price= | wikipedia=The Chimes, Uxbridge | wikidata=Q7722528 | lastedit=2021-12-16 | content=Includes H&M, HMV, Next, Toys R Us, Boots, Chiquito, Frankie & Benny's, Odeon Cinema. }} * {{buy | name=The Pavilions | alt= | url=http://www.thepavilions.co.uk/ | email= | address=18 Chequers Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1LN | lat=51.5465 | long=-0.4811 | directions= | phone=+44 1895 233926 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7749764 | content=Home to many high street names including Marks & Spencers and Argos. }} ====Hounslow==== * {{listing | type=buy | name=Treaty Centre | alt= | url=http://treatyshoppingcentre.co.uk | email= | address=Hounslow | lat=51.468 | long=-0.364 | directions=tube: {{station|Hounslow Central|piccadilly}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q96359189 | content=Home to the usual retailers you find on many High Streets up and down the country including JD and Debenhams. }} ===Shops=== ====Chiswick==== The main shopping area in Chiswick is the Chiswick High Road. It has mostly chain shops: * {{buy | name=Bookcase | alt= | url=http://www.bookcaselondon.co.uk/ | email= | address=268 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, W4 1PD | lat=51.492617 | long=-0.259448 | directions=tube: {{station|Turnham Green|district}} or {{station|Chiswick Park|district|}} | phone=+44 20 8742 3919 | tollfree= | hours=10am-6pm | price= | lastedit=2020-09-14 | content=A small independent bookshop with a lot of discounted books. Take a look at the tables outside as you pass by. }} * {{buy | name=Foster Books | alt= | url=http://www.fosterbooks.co.uk/ | email= | address=183 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, W4 2DR | lat=51.492387 | long=-0.256898 | directions=tube: {{station|Turnham Green|district}} | phone=+44 20 8995 2768 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Sa: 11am-5pm, M-W, Su: Closed | price= | lastedit=2020-09-14 | content=Antiquarian bookseller set in a small old-fashioned shop with a curved window. Apparently the oldest bookshop on the Chiswick High Road. }} ====Ealing==== * {{buy | name=The square in Ealing Broadway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ealing | lat=51.5124 | long=-0.3031 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Often eventful, with beautiful decorations at Christmas time and musicians performing in the Summer. Christmas and Easter markets also take place in the shopping centre square. }} ====Uxbridge==== * {{buy | name=Barnard's Books | alt= | url= | email= | address=50 Windsor St, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB | lat=51.545738 | long=-0.479988 | directions= | phone=+44 1895 232751 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa: 10:30am–5pm, Su-M: Closed | price= | content=A small independent bookshop. There's an extensive WWII section at the back. }} ==Eat== ===Chiswick=== Chiswick is an area of West London with a wide range of options. There are at least 30 restaurants in Chiswick. Chiswick High Road has the usual wide selection of fast food outlets and supermarket food. For the more discerning, an extensive range of restaurants and eateries exists for all tastes and budgets that makes Chiswick a definite destination for the gastronome. ====Budget==== * {{eat | name=Oddono's Chiswick | alt= | url=http://www.oddonos.com/ | email= | address=159 Chiswick High Road, W4 2DT | lat=51.4924934 | long=-0.2558189 | directions= | phone=+44 333 8000 480 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th, Su: 10:30am-10pm, F-Sa: 10am-11pm | price= | content=An Italian gelato chain, the ice cream is delious. }} ====Mid-range==== * {{eat | name=High Road Brasserie | alt= | url=http://www.highroadhouse.co.uk/ | email= | address=162-164 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick | lat=51.4928366 | long=-0.2548067 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8742-7474 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 7AM-midnight, F 7AM-1AM, Sa 8AM-1AM, Su 8AM-11PM | price=Daily set menu a real bargain at £15 a head for three courses. Three courses à la carte with wine averages £30-45 | content=Highly reviewed in the local and national press. The menu includes brasserie classics, seafood platters, and fancy sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=La Trompette | alt= | url=http://www.latrompette.co.uk/ | email=info@latrompette.co.uk | address=5-7 Devonshire Rd, Chiswick | lat=51.491862 | long=-0.255985 | directions=tube: {{station|Turnham Green|district}} 418 m, {{station|Chiswick Park|district}} 821 m | phone=+44 20 8747-1836 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8995-8097 | hours= | price=Prix fixe at £23.50 lunch, £29 dinner, although an a-la-carte meal would generally be over £50 | content=Probably the best restaurant in West London, great value French cuisine, excellent wine list. }} * {{eat | name=Old Pack Horse | alt= | url=https://www.oldpackhorsechiswick.co.uk/ | email= | address=434 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, W4 5TF | lat=51.492879 | long=-0.268829 | directions=tube: {{station|Chiswick Park|district}} | phone=+44 20 8994 2872 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-18 | content=Despite being a Victorian Fuller's pub at the front, there is a Thai restaurant at the back. The menu is extensive, vegan friendly and the allergens are clearly marked. }} ===Ealing=== * {{eat | name=At Thai | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2XA | lat=51.513143 | long=-0.306393 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8567 9093 | tollfree= | hours=M-Tu, Th-Sa: 11:30AM-10AM. W,Su: 11:30AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2020-09-23 | content=Inexpensive Thai food with the same menu as Angrid Thai in Oxford. }} ==Drink== You will never be short of a pub in West London. Upmarket bars and clubs are also plentiful. ===Acton=== * {{drink | name=The Aeronaut | alt= | url=https://www.aeronaut.pub/ | email=aeronaut@drinkinlondon.co.uk | address=264 Acton High St., W3 9BH | lat=51.508478 | long=-0.275189 | directions=walk north from {{station|Acton Town|district|piccadilly}} Tube station | phone=+44 20 8993-4242 | tollfree= | hours=M-W noon-midnight, Th-Su noon-1AM, F Sa noon-1:30AM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-08 | content=Styled as a 'Pub, Brewery and Circus', the Aeronaut has been turning the Acton pub experience upside down. It was rated "London's Best Pub" by Design My Night Awards in 2018. This theme pub is inspired by Acton-born turn-of-the-century pilot, George Lee Temple (the first Englishman to fly an aeroplane upside down). Features its own micro-brewery and a program of cabaret acrobats and circus performers. }} ===Ealing=== Pubs in the centre of Ealing tend to be lively and rather noisy. * {{drink | name=The Drayton Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.draytoncourtlondon.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8PH | lat=51.5139883 | long=-0.3196474 | directions=Opposite West Ealing Station | phone=+44 2089971019 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Homely old fashioned pub. }} * {{drink | name=The Haven Arms | alt= | url=http://thehavenarms-ealing.co.uk/ | email= | address=33 Haven Ln, Ealing, W5 2HZ | lat=51.5169086 | long=-0.3001002 | directions=Near Ealing Broadway Station | phone=+44 2089970378 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Homely old fashioned pub. }} * {{drink | name=The North Star | alt= | url=https://www.thenorthstarealing.co.uk/ | email= | address=43 The Broadway, Ealing, W5 5JN | lat=51.513884 | long=-0.3019353 | directions=Near the tube station | phone=+44 2085790863 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Slightly more upmarket and stocks a wide variety of draught beers. }} ===Uxbridge=== Uxbridge is home to a many fine eateries and public houses. Many pubs are located along historic Windsor Street. ===Feltham=== * {{drink | name=The Moon on the Square | alt= | url=https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-moon-on-the-square-feltham | email= | address=30 The Centre, High St, TW13 4AU | lat=51.446348 | long=-0.410068 | directions=in the town centre | phone=+44 20 8893 1293 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-midnight, Su 8AM-11PM | price= | content=A Wetherspoon's chain pub. }} <!--* {{drink | name=Red Lion | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the corner of the High St and Browell's Ln | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Used to have a giant boot in the beer garden for children to play in, but it has been removed. The lunchtime and evening food menus are good, as is the quality and price of the meals. }}NO LONGER THE RED LION. LOCATION IS NOW “KTM ROX!”. As I haven’t been inside I can’t give particulars. So another Wikivoyager editor should update. And please don’t omit the other noteworthy establishments in Feltham.--> ===Brentford=== Historically (and perhaps unsurprisingly, given its roots as an industrial working-class area) Brentford has been known as a "drinker's town". Indeed, it was long reputed that in the Victorian terraces surrounding the football ground, there was "a pub on every corner". To an extent this is still true today, with a sizable number of small drinking establishments still eking out a living in the backstreets to the west of the Ealing Road. Most are perfectly friendly to outsiders, while maintaining a core clientele of local drinkers, primarily men. For the visitor to Brentford seeking a more eclectic drinking culture, pubs such as: * {{drink | name=Magpie and Crown | alt= | url= | email= | address=128 High St, Brentford, TW8 8EW | lat=51.4826954 | long=-0.3091669 | directions=on the High Street, opposite the Magistrates' Court | phone=+44 20 8797 6504 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa: noon-midnight, Su: noon-11pm | price= | content=Offers a fine selection of real ales and imported beer (including fruit beer on draught). }} * {{drink | name=Old Firestation | alt= | url=http://www.caspari-brentford.co.uk/ | email= | address=55 High St, Brentford TW8 0AH | lat=51.4846902 | long=-0.3020812 | directions=also on the High Street | phone=+44 20 8707 0752 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 5-11PM, Su closed | price= | content=Appeals to a younger, more affluent crowd with its contemporary 'bar' vibe and award-winning cocktails. }} * {{drink | name=The Weir Bar | alt= | url=https://www.theweirbar.co.uk | email=info@theweirbar.co.uk | address=24 Market Pl, Brentford, TW8 8EQ | lat=51.4836 | long=-0.3093 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8568-3600 | tollfree= | hours=Tu W 5PM–midnight, Th-Sa noon–midnight, Su noon–10:30PM, closed M | price= | lastedit=2021-05-08 | content=Offers waterside ''al fresco'' drinking in its attractive beer garden. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Tap | alt= | url=https://www.brewery-tap-brentford.co.uk | email=brewery_tap@yahoo.com | address=47 Catherine Wheel Rd, Brentford, TW8 8BD | lat=51.4824 | long=-0.3062 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8568-6006 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon–11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-05-08 | content=A tiny two-room pub offering traditional food, live jazz and a highly quirky clientele to those with a desire to discover something of Brentford's true character. }} Visitors might to note that pubs such as the Albany Arms and Beehive are most heavily patronised by locals who might be less welcoming to outsiders than in the pubs noted above. Beer-lovers with a taste for sampling local brews should note that many of Brentford's pubs are 'tied houses' (owned by the brewery rather than the landlord) serving Fuller's ales. Fuller's are a local brewers based in Chiswick (although serving a country-wide market for beers such as London Pride), less than 2 miles along the Thames. Drinkers can thus be assured that their pint of Fuller's is, if nothing else, both local and fresh. ==Sleep== With its proximity to Heathrow Airport, Uxbridge has some good hotels. Many independent pubs offering accommodation in the local area. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Caspian Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.caspianhotel.co.uk/ | email=caspianhtl@aol.com | address=14 Haven Green, Ealing, W5 2UU | lat=51.5159 | long=-0.3051 | directions=Opposite Ealing Broadway Stn | phone=+44 20 8997-3524 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8998-8236 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £50 | content=On the slightly cheaper end of the scale. }} * {{sleep | name=London Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.londonguesthouse.uk.com/ | email=info@londonguesthouse.uk.com | address=167 Horn Ln, Ealing, W3 6PP | lat=51.514 | long=-0.2696 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8993-6699 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8896-9012 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £55 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/308/London-Feltham-hotel | email= | address=Res Centre, High St, Feltham TW13 4GU | lat=51.4470333 | long=-0.4118514 | directions=very close to Feltham train station and the shops | phone=+44 871 984 6319 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from around £30 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=The Bridge Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.thebridgehotel.com | email=bridgehotel@youngs.co.uk | address=Western Ave, Greenford, UB6 8ST | lat=51.5364 | long=-0.3456 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8566-6246 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8566-6140 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £75 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Chiswick Palace & Suites | alt= | url=http://www.bestwesternchiswickpalace.co.uk/ | email=reservations@chiswickhotel.co.uk | address=73 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick | lat=51.4926 | long=-0.2508 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8994-1712 | tollfree= | fax=+44 20 8742-2585 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Doubles from £88 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Clayton Hotel Chiswick | alt= | url=http://www.claytonhotelchiswick.com/ | email= | address=626 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick | lat=51.4924 | long=-0.2784 | directions= | phone=+44 20 8996-5200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from £92 | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=116 designer rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=St. Giles Heathrow Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.stgiles.com/hotels/united-kingdom/london/heathrow | email= | address=Hounslow Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9AD | lat=51.4493 | long=-0.4071 | directions=very close to Feltham train station and the shops | phone=+44 20 8817 7000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from £45 | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Inn | alt=Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport (Bath Road) Hotel | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london/london-heathrow-airport-terminal-5.html | email= | address=Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, 420 Bath Road, Longford UB7 0EA | lat=51.4802 | long=-0.4246 | directions=from west - M4 Junction 4, south on M4 to A4, then east to hotel; from east - M4 Junction 3 south on A312 (The Parkway), then west on A4 to hotel | phone=+44 871 527 8508 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms from £50; parking is £10 per day | lastedit=2015-08-26 | content=This hotel is just outside the northeast perimeter of Heathrow Airport. It is a very well maintained facility with excellent service. A free shuttle runs from the hotel to Heathrow's terminals on a routine schedule. This hotel has a full-service restaurant, and a Costa coffee shop. Basic WiFi is free and an upgrade can be purchased. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Central line flag box.svg | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[London/Bloomsbury|Bloomsbury]]-[[London/Soho|Soho]] | minorr1=[[London/Hammersmith and Fulham|Hammersmith and Fulham]] | image2=District line flag box.svg | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[London/Richmond-Kew|Richmond-Kew]] (Richmond branch) | minorl2=END (Ealing branch) | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[London/Westminster|Westminster]] | minorr2=[[London/Hammersmith and Fulham|Hammersmith and Fulham]] | image3=Metropolitan line flag box.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3=Uxbridge branch | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[London/Bloomsbury|Bloomsbury]]-[[London/Camden|Camden]] | minorr3=Uxbridge branch → [[London/North|North London]] | image4=Metropolitan line flag box.svg | imagesize4=100 | directionl4=W | majorl4=END | minorl4='''[[Watford]], 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{{IsPartOf|London}} {{geo|51.490|-0.347}} phcb8x14nrza4jb70vyj52omi4y1av0 0 20404 4491804 4258093 2022-07-28T13:34:19Z LukWarUrs 1126878 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Książ Wikivoyage Banner.png}} '''Lower Silesian Voivodeship''' (pl: ''województwo dolnośląskie'' [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ dɔlnɔˈɕlɔ̃skʲɛ]) is a voivodeship (administrative province) in southwestern-Poland, encompassing much the historic region of Lower Silesia, from whose Polish name (''Dolny Śląsk'') its name is derived. ==Cities== {{mapframe}} [[File:Dolnoslaskie region map EN.png|thumb|450px|Map of Dolnośląskie (Lower Silesia)]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Wrocław]]|wikidata=Q1799}} (German: ''Breslau'') — a perfect mixture of Gothic and baroque architecture, it was also destroyed and successfully rebuilt * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bielawa]]|wikidata=Q857331}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bolesławiec]]|wikidata=Q156828}} — gothic and baroque town * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Głogów]]|wikidata=}} (German: ''Glogau'') * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jawor]]|wikidata=Q731805}} (German: ''Jauer'') * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jelenia Góra]]|wikidata=Q147934}} (German: ''Hirschberg'') — a big baroque city at the foot of the [[Karkonosze]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kłodzko]]|wikidata=Q284604}} (German: ''Glatz'') — baroque town in Lower Silesia in the Polish spa area. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Legnica]]|wikidata=Q106274}} (German: ''Liegnitz'') * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Lubin]]|wikidata=Q237512}} (German: ''Lüben'') * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Lwówek Śląski]]|wikidata=}} — gothic and baroque town in Lower Silesia * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Malczyce]]|wikidata=Q984023}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Środa Śląska]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Świdnica]]|wikidata=Q387396}} — gothic and baroque town in Lower Silesia * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Wałbrzych]]|wikidata=Q110732}} (German: ''Waldenburg'') - large city in the region of the industrial and cultural traditions * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Złotoryja]]|wikidata=}} ===Spa towns=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Cieplice-Zdrój]]|wikidata=Q993942}} — spa town in the Karkonosze, near Jelenia Góra * {{marker|name=[[Długopole-Zdrój]]|wikidata=}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|name=[[Duszniki-Zdrój]]|wikidata=}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|name=[[Jedlina-Zdrój]]|wikidata=}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Karpacz]]|wikidata=Q606126}} (German: ''Krumhübel'') * {{marker|name=[[Kowary]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kudowa-Zdrój]]|wikidata=Q954130}} (German: ''Bad Kudowa'') — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|name=[[Lądek-Zdrój]]|wikidata=}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|name=[[Polanica-Zdrój]]|wikidata=}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Świeradów-Zdrój]]|wikidata=Q387561}} — spa in the Sudetes * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Szklarska Poręba]]|wikidata=Q186495}} — spa town at the foot of the Karkonosze and Jizera Mountains * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Wambierzyce]]|wikidata=Q1012752}} ==Other destinations== [[File:2014 Bardo, most gotycki, 10.JPG|thumb|15th-century stone bridge in Bardo, a small town not far from the Czech border]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Giant Mountains]]|wikidata=Q214644}} * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Karkonosze National Park]]|wikidata=Q621423}} — national park in the Sudetes around the Śnieżka Mountain with beautiful waterfalls * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Stołowe Mountains National Park]]|wikidata=Q617268}} — national park in the Sudetes around the Szczeliniec Mountain with bizarre rocks ==Understand== In the early second millennium Lower Silesia started out as a part of Poland. In the 12th and 13th century Silesia fell apart into several duchies of with [[Wrocław]], [[Głogów]], [[Wschowa]] and [[Świdnica]] in Lower Silesia. In the 14th century Wschowa became again a part of Poland, while the others came under Czech or Bohemian rule. During this time the region was largely settled and or became German-speaking. Bohemia was also ruled at this time by the German Luxembourg, later the Polish Jagiellonians and finally by the Austrian Habsburgs. In 1741 Lower Silesia became a part of [[Prussia]] after [[Austro-Hungarian Empire|Austria]] lost a decisive war over Silesia. After World War II Lower Silesia was annexed by Poland and almost all of its population (entirely German) was expelled and the area was resettled by Poles. [[File:Widok z Kopy na Czarny Grzbiet.jpg|thumbnail|right|Karkonosze]] ===Geography=== Some of the geographic regions include: * '''[[Giant Mountains]]''' (Polish - ''Karkonosze'', Czech - ''Krkonoše'', German - ''Riesengebirge''), divided between Poland and the Czech Republic. Note that originally Germans lived on both sides of this border, still visible on old cemeteries on the Czech side - the Poles cleared all German tombstones when they annexed this part of Germany after WWII. * '''Snow Mountain''' (Polish - ''Śnieżka'', Czech - ''Sněžka'', German - ''Schneekoppe''), the highest mountain in the Giant Mountains, 1602 m. high. * '''Jeleniogórska Valley''' (Polish - ''Kotlina Jeleniogórska'') - a valley north to the Giant Mountains with Jelenia Góra (German Hirschberg) agglomeration. [[File:2014 Park w Kłodzku.jpg|thumbnail|right|A forest park in [[Kłodzko]]]] * '''Kłodzko County''' (Polish - ''Kotlina Kłodzka'', German - ''Grafschaft Glatz''), a valley surrounded by several mountain ranges, main city Kłodzko (German: ''Glatz''), contains several health resorts - Polanica-Zdrój (German: ''Bad Alteheide''), Duszniki-Zdrój (German: ''Bad Reinerz''), Kudowa-Zdrój (German:''Bad Kudowa''). * '''Trzebnica Hills''' * '''Barten River Valley''' (Polish: ''Dolina Baryczy'') includes: ** '''Milicz Ponds''', a perfect place for bird watching ==Talk== Like everywhere else in Poland, all residents of Lower Silesia speak Polish. However, frequently you will find information boards also in German and English. Most young people know some English. Older people quite often understand basic German or Russian. As everywhere, knowledge of a few words in Polish will be warmly welcomed. ==Get in== [[File:Terminal T2 we Wrocławiu.jpg|thumbnail|right|Wrocław Copernicus Airport]] ===By plane=== The only airport in Dolnośląskie offering scheduled passenger services is Wrocław's [http://www.airport.wroclaw.pl Copernicus Airport] ({{IATA|WRO}}) . LOT Polish Airlines and fellow Star Alliance members Lufthansa and SAS offer direct connections from there to their hubs in Warsaw, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Copenhagen, which can be used as a leg of flight to almost anywhere in Europe or the world. Eurolot, LOT's short-haul subsidiary also offers a connection to Gdańsk in northern Poland and Zadar in Croatia. Low-fare airlines WizzAir and Ryanair fly to Wrocław from a number of destinations in Europe. Outside of the region, [[Katowice]] and [[Kraków]] airports can also be used as convenient access points thanks to their location close to the A4 motorway. Farther away, [[Poznań]] Airport in [[Greater Poland]], [[Prague]] Airport Ruzyne in the Czech Republic and [[Dresden]] Airport in Germany are all within an hour's drive from most locations in Dolnośląskie. [[File:Dworzec peron.jpg|thumbnail|right|Inside Wrocław Główny train station]] ===By train=== Most, if not all, inter-regional and international trains to Dolnośląskie would be heading for [[Wrocław]], sometimes stopping in some other localities along the way. Wrocław is among the large cities in Poland with less than favorable railway connections, as no high-speed line connects to it and the mountainous terrain in the region does not aid fast railway traffic. Trains from [[Warsaw]] have to go through [[Poznań]], adding up to a journey over 5 hours (and in many cases more). Travellers from Germany can take advantage of a regional train connection to Dresden, taking about 4 hours. [[File:2011-06 Autostrada A4 1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Austrada A4]] ===By car=== Arriving from the East ([[Opolskie]], [[Śląskie]] and [[Małopolskie]]) or West ([[Germany]], in particular [[Saxony]]) can take advantage of the A4 motorway. Those arriving from the North ([[Wielkopolskie]], [[Łódzkie]] or [[Lubuskie]]) or the South (the Czech Republic) have to access Dolnośląskie the older road network, which often consists of narrow, congested stretches of bi-directional two-lane roads. ==Get around== The A4 autostrada is a very modern, well maintained divided highway running through the center of Lower Silesian Voivodeship from Opole Voivodeship in the east to Germany in the west. Most of the other highways are two lane paved roads, very narrow by American standards, carrying fairly heavy traffic. Local roads may be paved, or graded gravel. They tend to be even more narrow than the highways, and meeting an oncoming tractor/trailer can be interesting. Learning drivers in cars marked with a large blue "L" placard are very meticulous about obeying speed limits. Very few other drivers are. Auto travel seems the mode of choice for those who can afford it. You can get most anywhere you need to go by bus, train, and trolley, but the system is not as good as it was when fewer people had cars. Taxis are available in major cities, but are hard to find once you get off the beaten path. * {{go | name=Koleje Dolnośląskie | alt=KD, Silesian Railways | url=http://www.kolejedolnoslaskie.eu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q597307 | lastedit=2021-04-19 | content=KD is the regional railway company serving the voivodship. They operate 17 routes in Lower Silesia, with some going into Czechia or Germany. }} ==See== [[File:Wroclaw - Hala Stulecia 03.jpg|thumbnail|right|Centennial Hall in [[Wrocław]]]] ===UNESCO World Heritage Sites=== * [[Jawor|Jawor Peace Church]] (German: ''Friedenskirche Jauer'') and [[Świdnica|Świdnica Peace Church]] (German: ''Friedenskirche Schweidnitz'') built only of wood, with very simple exterior but overwhelming Baroque interior. * [http://www.halastulecia.pl/ Centennial Hall] (original name ''Jahrhunderthalle'', now ''Hala Stulecia'') in Wrocław - huge hall from the beginning of the 20th century. * [[Wałbrzych]] Industrial city with a rich industrial buildings and the medieval city buildings. The most interesting is Stara Kopalnia - Centrum Nauki i Sztuki (Old Mine - Center for Science and the Arts) and Zamek Książ (Castel Książ). [http://www.starakopalnia.pl/Old Mine - Center for Science and the Arts] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== '''Lower Silesian Voivodeship''' borders three other [[Poland|Polish]] provinces: * [[Lubuskie]], * [[Wielkopolskie]], * and [[Opolskie]], as well as the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Germany]]. {{IsPartOf|Poland}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|51.083333|16.4|zoom=8}} ebllaha8v7vdw744wx2r6jati6kn5wo 0 20817 4492255 4238526 2022-07-29T11:31:21Z Ground Zero 1423298 Magnolia Furniture closed in 2020 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Magnolia}} '''Magnolia''' is a town in Kent County, [[Delaware]]. It is nestled between the towns Rising Sun and Little Heaven. Magnolia is south of Dover, the state capital, and is about a mile away from the St. Jones River. Similar to the surrounding towns, Magnolia has great small town appeal. To give you an idea of just how small it is, the entire town has two stop lights. It was founded in 1885 by Thomas H. McIlvaine, John B. Conner, Thomas Draper, James L. Heverin, William S. McLain, John W. Wall, Alexander Jackson, Jacob Prettyman, and Captain James Grier. Magnolia is the namesake of the Magnolia Tree, the favorite of the Duke of York, who once owned the land that came to be known as the town of Magnolia. The city was home to 277 people in 2020. It is a common spot for tourists to drive through on the way to the beaches in southern Delaware. The town is a family-friendly place, home to two local schools, McIlvane Elementary School and St. Thomas Moore Preparatory. The town emanates a very strong sense of community. It is as sweet as its name suggests. The small town appeal is really what makes Magnolia special. People are very close knit and this is adds to the sense of safety individuals feel around town. Although you have to travel outside of the town's limits for more shops, sleeping, and eating places, not having access to these things has a sort of calming effect on people who do not want the hustle and bustle of even small city life (like the town of Dover). * {{listing | name=Town of Magnolia | url=http://magnolia.delaware.gov | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 302 335-5891 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Understand== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 43 | febhigh = 47 | marhigh = 55 | aprhigh = 66 | mayhigh = 75 | junhigh = 83 | julhigh = 87 | aughigh = 85 | sephigh = 79 | octhigh = 69 | novhigh = 59 | dechigh = 47 | janlow = 27 | feblow = 29 | marlow = 36 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 67 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 49 | novlow = 40 | declow = 31 | janprecip = 3.41 | febprecip = 3.18 | marprecip = 4.31 | aprprecip = 3.88 | mayprecip = 4.25 | junprecip = 4.00 | julprecip = 4.09 | augprecip = 4.36 | sepprecip = 4.13 | octprecip = 3.42 | novprecip = 3.48 | decprecip = 3.66}} On average, the warmest month for Magnolia is July while January is the coldest. Magnolia sees its fair share of rain and is quite humid in the warmer months. The town is centered on Main Street. This area is home to some of the town's most notable places. The story behind the town's boundary lines is quite interesting. When the boundaries were first decided, the founders believed that creating the boundaries in the shape of a circle would be representative of brotherhood. Although, the expansion of the town has come up many times, if you search Magnolia on Google Maps today, you will still find the original circle boundaries decided by its founders. Magnolia consists mostly of small housing developments and farming land. Many new developments went up over the past few years during the housing boom. As one might expect, the town has a number of beautiful Magnolia trees. ==Get in== ===By car=== By turning off Rt.1 heading south toward Milford and turning left onto Barkers Landing Road, you will drive right into the town of Magnolia. You can also get to Magnolia by following Rt. 10 to Main St. There is no public street parking in Magnolia. The town is so small that it is not necessary to have parking garages or other paid parking spots. ==Get around== The town is so small that it is easy to get around just by walking. Most areas in Magnolia have sidewalks so getting around in this manner is not difficult at all. ==See== * [[Image:Magnolia Fire Company.JPG|thumb|Magnolia Fire Company,Town Hall, and Magnolia town water tower]] * {{see | name=Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company | alt= | url=http://www.magnolia55.com/ | email= | address=2 N Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 302 335-3260 | tollfree= | fax=+1 302 335-3587 | hours= | price= | content=This local fire company was started in 1927. The first building to house the fire department was to the left of the town water tower, it is still standing and is now Magnolia Town Hall. The building which is now home to the Magnolia Fire Company is across the street from Town Hall. This new building was built in 1938 and has been expanded many times since then. }} [[Image:Magnolia Center of the Universe Sign.JPG|right|thumb|Sign outside of the Lindale House]] * {{see | name=John B. Lindale House | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This home is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1905, and was home to one of the last great peach barons of the area. It is recognized for its architecture and for its agricultural association. A humorous and unique feature of this home is the sign outside of the residence proclaiming Magnolia as the center of the universe. }} * {{see | name=Matthew Lowber House | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This home is also recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built as a private residence in 1774. The home is known as a form Quaker Mansion and is revered for its brickwork and large trees. }}[[Image:Lowber House Magnolia.JPG|thumb|The Matthew Lowber House]] * {{see | name=Scotton Landing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This landing is used mostly by fisherman. Scotton Landing is a common spot for people to crab as well. It is a great site to see the sunrise and sunset. The area is surrounded by marsh and beautiful foliage. }} [[Image:Mother Kill Friends Burial Ground.JPG|right|thumb|The Mother Kill Friends' Burial Ground]] * {{see | name=Mother Kill Friends’ Burial Ground | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cemetery is known now as Mother Kill Friends' Burial Ground, but was used to be known as Motherkiln Preparative Meeting Ground. The land had been used as a meeting space for Quaker worshipers. Few headstones still stand, but the land is said to hold the remains of over 150 people. The Quaker Burial Ground was started in the late 1700s. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== [[Image:Magnolia Family Restaurant.JPG|left|thumb|Magnolia Family Restaurant]] * {{eat | name=Magnolia Family Restaurant | url= | email= | address=3 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 302 335-3347 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This cozy restaurant is known for its down home food. Many older couples frequent the restaurant for their weekly meal out together. The menu consists of foods similar to many east coast diners (e.g. open-faced sandwiches, chicken and dumplings, and various homemade desserts). }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{geo|39.070000|-75.476389}} {{IsPartOf|Delaware}} {{outlinecity}} dk28qp8nb6wg7k7g6o51qigdep1j8rc 4492256 4492255 2022-07-29T11:31:40Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Eat */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Magnolia}} '''Magnolia''' is a town in Kent County, [[Delaware]]. It is nestled between the towns Rising Sun and Little Heaven. Magnolia is south of Dover, the state capital, and is about a mile away from the St. Jones River. Similar to the surrounding towns, Magnolia has great small town appeal. To give you an idea of just how small it is, the entire town has two stop lights. It was founded in 1885 by Thomas H. McIlvaine, John B. Conner, Thomas Draper, James L. Heverin, William S. McLain, John W. Wall, Alexander Jackson, Jacob Prettyman, and Captain James Grier. Magnolia is the namesake of the Magnolia Tree, the favorite of the Duke of York, who once owned the land that came to be known as the town of Magnolia. The city was home to 277 people in 2020. It is a common spot for tourists to drive through on the way to the beaches in southern Delaware. The town is a family-friendly place, home to two local schools, McIlvane Elementary School and St. Thomas Moore Preparatory. The town emanates a very strong sense of community. It is as sweet as its name suggests. The small town appeal is really what makes Magnolia special. People are very close knit and this is adds to the sense of safety individuals feel around town. Although you have to travel outside of the town's limits for more shops, sleeping, and eating places, not having access to these things has a sort of calming effect on people who do not want the hustle and bustle of even small city life (like the town of Dover). * {{listing | name=Town of Magnolia | url=http://magnolia.delaware.gov | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 302 335-5891 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Understand== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 43 | febhigh = 47 | marhigh = 55 | aprhigh = 66 | mayhigh = 75 | junhigh = 83 | julhigh = 87 | aughigh = 85 | sephigh = 79 | octhigh = 69 | novhigh = 59 | dechigh = 47 | janlow = 27 | feblow = 29 | marlow = 36 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 67 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 49 | novlow = 40 | declow = 31 | janprecip = 3.41 | febprecip = 3.18 | marprecip = 4.31 | aprprecip = 3.88 | mayprecip = 4.25 | junprecip = 4.00 | julprecip = 4.09 | augprecip = 4.36 | sepprecip = 4.13 | octprecip = 3.42 | novprecip = 3.48 | decprecip = 3.66}} On average, the warmest month for Magnolia is July while January is the coldest. Magnolia sees its fair share of rain and is quite humid in the warmer months. The town is centered on Main Street. This area is home to some of the town's most notable places. The story behind the town's boundary lines is quite interesting. When the boundaries were first decided, the founders believed that creating the boundaries in the shape of a circle would be representative of brotherhood. Although, the expansion of the town has come up many times, if you search Magnolia on Google Maps today, you will still find the original circle boundaries decided by its founders. Magnolia consists mostly of small housing developments and farming land. Many new developments went up over the past few years during the housing boom. As one might expect, the town has a number of beautiful Magnolia trees. ==Get in== ===By car=== By turning off Rt.1 heading south toward Milford and turning left onto Barkers Landing Road, you will drive right into the town of Magnolia. You can also get to Magnolia by following Rt. 10 to Main St. There is no public street parking in Magnolia. The town is so small that it is not necessary to have parking garages or other paid parking spots. ==Get around== The town is so small that it is easy to get around just by walking. Most areas in Magnolia have sidewalks so getting around in this manner is not difficult at all. ==See== * [[Image:Magnolia Fire Company.JPG|thumb|Magnolia Fire Company,Town Hall, and Magnolia town water tower]] * {{see | name=Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company | alt= | url=http://www.magnolia55.com/ | email= | address=2 N Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 302 335-3260 | tollfree= | fax=+1 302 335-3587 | hours= | price= | content=This local fire company was started in 1927. The first building to house the fire department was to the left of the town water tower, it is still standing and is now Magnolia Town Hall. The building which is now home to the Magnolia Fire Company is across the street from Town Hall. This new building was built in 1938 and has been expanded many times since then. }} [[Image:Magnolia Center of the Universe Sign.JPG|right|thumb|Sign outside of the Lindale House]] * {{see | name=John B. Lindale House | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This home is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1905, and was home to one of the last great peach barons of the area. It is recognized for its architecture and for its agricultural association. A humorous and unique feature of this home is the sign outside of the residence proclaiming Magnolia as the center of the universe. }} * {{see | name=Matthew Lowber House | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This home is also recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built as a private residence in 1774. The home is known as a form Quaker Mansion and is revered for its brickwork and large trees. }}[[Image:Lowber House Magnolia.JPG|thumb|The Matthew Lowber House]] * {{see | name=Scotton Landing | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This landing is used mostly by fisherman. Scotton Landing is a common spot for people to crab as well. It is a great site to see the sunrise and sunset. The area is surrounded by marsh and beautiful foliage. }} [[Image:Mother Kill Friends Burial Ground.JPG|right|thumb|The Mother Kill Friends' Burial Ground]] * {{see | name=Mother Kill Friends’ Burial Ground | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cemetery is known now as Mother Kill Friends' Burial Ground, but was used to be known as Motherkiln Preparative Meeting Ground. The land had been used as a meeting space for Quaker worshipers. Few headstones still stand, but the land is said to hold the remains of over 150 people. The Quaker Burial Ground was started in the late 1700s. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== [[Image:Magnolia Family Restaurant.JPG|right|thumb|Magnolia Family Restaurant]] * {{eat | name=Magnolia Family Restaurant | url= | email= | address=3 S Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 302 335-3347 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= This cozy restaurant is known for its down home food. Many older couples frequent the restaurant for their weekly meal out together. The menu consists of foods similar to many east coast diners (e.g. open-faced sandwiches, chicken and dumplings, and various homemade desserts). }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{geo|39.070000|-75.476389}} {{IsPartOf|Delaware}} {{outlinecity}} fyeaq2svws99rc9daj20inam09t0w3q 0 20982 4492140 4477271 2022-07-29T07:12:15Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of rwo parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|25.0059|88.1387|zoom=13|layer=W}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }}*'''Jagjivanpur''' - A Buddhist heritage site. *'''Farakka Barrage''' - Down south of Malda Town is the famous Farakka Barrage, a famous picnic spot, but the view from the other side of the entire Dam will surely give you goosebumps. NTPC factory can be viewed from here and one of the NTPC colonies is well managed. An open air restaurant is also available here. On Sundays a lot of employees of NTPC go fishing in the large lake situated here. *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Indo-Bangla Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Ma Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Children's park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is called Subhankar Sisu Udyan. Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.01080 | long=88.14074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The church is located near Rathbari. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} * {{see | name=Malda Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name= Continental Lodge| alt= | url= http://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address= 22/21 KJ Sanyal Road | lat= 24.9979| long= 88.1420| directions= | phone= +91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone= +91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address= Station Road | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone = +91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= New Circuit House | alt= | url= | email= | address=District Magistrate, Malda – 732101 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252 330 | tollfree= | fax=+91 3512 253 092 or +91 3512 253 049 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://youthhostelbooking.wb.gov.in/pages/SearchAvailability.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Go next== * [[Balurghat]] * [[Murshidabad]] * [[Raiganj]] * [[Siliguri]] {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} kf98hnu98jo7f9r2oa6o9qjo733g8o5 4492141 4492140 2022-07-29T07:13:12Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of rwo parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }}*'''Jagjivanpur''' - A Buddhist heritage site. *'''Farakka Barrage''' - Down south of Malda Town is the famous Farakka Barrage, a famous picnic spot, but the view from the other side of the entire Dam will surely give you goosebumps. NTPC factory can be viewed from here and one of the NTPC colonies is well managed. An open air restaurant is also available here. On Sundays a lot of employees of NTPC go fishing in the large lake situated here. *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Indo-Bangla Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Ma Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Children's park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is called Subhankar Sisu Udyan. Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.01080 | long=88.14074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The church is located near Rathbari. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} * {{see | name=Malda Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name= Continental Lodge| alt= | url= http://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address= 22/21 KJ Sanyal Road | lat= 24.9979| long= 88.1420| directions= | phone= +91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone= +91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address= Station Road | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone = +91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= New Circuit House | alt= | url= | email= | address=District Magistrate, Malda – 732101 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252 330 | tollfree= | fax=+91 3512 253 092 or +91 3512 253 049 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://youthhostelbooking.wb.gov.in/pages/SearchAvailability.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Go next== * [[Balurghat]] * [[Murshidabad]] * [[Raiganj]] * [[Siliguri]] {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} ex9copao6702vr46o2d6r1m1kpd5qp6 4492146 4492141 2022-07-29T07:15:52Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of rwo parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }}*'''Jagjivanpur''' - A Buddhist heritage site. *'''Farakka Barrage''' - Down south of Malda Town is the famous Farakka Barrage, a famous picnic spot, but the view from the other side of the entire Dam will surely give you goosebumps. NTPC factory can be viewed from here and one of the NTPC colonies is well managed. An open air restaurant is also available here. On Sundays a lot of employees of NTPC go fishing in the large lake situated here. *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Indo-Bangla Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Ma Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Children's park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is called Subhankar Sisu Udyan. Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.01080 | long=88.14074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The church is located near Rathbari. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} * {{see | name=Malda Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name= Continental Lodge| alt= | url= http://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address= 22/21 KJ Sanyal Road | lat= 24.9979| long= 88.1420| directions= | phone= +91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone= +91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address= Station Road | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone = +91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= New Circuit House | alt= | url= | email= | address=District Magistrate, Malda – 732101 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252 330 | tollfree= | fax=+91 3512 253 092 or +91 3512 253 049 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone= +91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://youthhostelbooking.wb.gov.in/pages/SearchAvailability.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} bgr1df24ko7mxpqle47xte6evy0iltk 4492147 4492146 2022-07-29T07:17:28Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of rwo parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }}*'''Jagjivanpur''' - A Buddhist heritage site. *'''Farakka Barrage''' - Down south of Malda Town is the famous Farakka Barrage, a famous picnic spot, but the view from the other side of the entire Dam will surely give you goosebumps. NTPC factory can be viewed from here and one of the NTPC colonies is well managed. An open air restaurant is also available here. On Sundays a lot of employees of NTPC go fishing in the large lake situated here. *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Indo-Bangla Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Ma Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Children's park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is called Subhankar Sisu Udyan. Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.01080 | long=88.14074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The church is located near Rathbari. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} * {{see | name=Malda Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} ihv0eb7t53moe494f8cqejxn7c7cixn 4492153 4492147 2022-07-29T07:24:44Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of rwo parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }} *'''Jagjivanpur''' - A Buddhist heritage site. *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''India-Bangladesh Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Ma Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Subhankar Sishu Udyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} 3dbdj5qiftiv32wlenvbno3www4w231 4492160 4492153 2022-07-29T07:36:17Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of two parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|25.01|88.14|zoom=13}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Subhankar Sishu Udyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Nearby== *'''India-Bangladesh Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} 4fq36sumdhp4njp0x8ps313l39bsga4 4492161 4492160 2022-07-29T07:37:14Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of two parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|25.015|88.14|zoom=13}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Subhankar Sishu Udyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.77803 | long=87.91061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Nearby== *'''India-Bangladesh Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} 8esqaao5sia8bvlwu4ds0tovkzzr1dj 4492162 4492161 2022-07-29T07:38:16Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Subhankar Sishu Udyan wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of two parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|25.015|88.14|zoom=13}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Subhankar Sishu Udyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99876 | long=88.14688 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Nearby== *'''India-Bangladesh Border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} gyh43bz2o6jroruixkd9l21qcm88y9a 4492163 4492162 2022-07-29T07:38:52Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Nearby */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rathbari (cropped).jpg}} '''[http://malda.gov.in/ Malda]''' is a city and gateway to the [[North Bengal]]. The district the city of Malda is capital of, also called Malda, shares a 165.5-km international border with Bangladesh. Because of its location it is an important junction and entry point to [[Siliguri]] from the southern part of West Bengal. The river Ganges makes its entry into West Bengal near Manikchak in Malda District. ==Understand== Malda consists of two parts: '''English Bazar''' and '''Old Malda''', separated by the River Mahananda. English Bazar is the more modern of the two, with almost all hotels and restaurants; the District Magistrate Office, or Collectorate Office; and some prominent colleges like Malda College, Malda Women's College, Malda Medical College and Hospital. A children's park named Shubhankar Sishu Udyan is just opposite the Collectorate Office. The surroundings of Malda Town are of immense importance to the Archaeological Department of India. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. ==Get in== ===By train=== Malda is well connected by railways. There are some direct trains from the local main station, i.e. Malda Town; connecting [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kolkata]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Guwahati]] etc. Again all trains travelling from Kolkata to North Bengal and North East, gives a halt at Malda Town. The Shatabdi Express train (12041/12042) running between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri stops at Malda Town station. This train takes the shortest time to reach Malda from Kolkata. * {{listing | type=go | name=Malda Town railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0162 | long=88.1302 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742772 | content=It is about 7-8 hours from [[Kolkata]]. All trains going to North Bengal stop at Malda Town. Convenient connections from Kolkata – Gour Express from Sealdah, Intercity Express from Howrah. }} ===By bus=== Malda Town lies on National Highway 34, and all buses plying from Kolkata to Siliguri in the North will give a halt at Malda. By road it is 332 km away from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Regular buses ply between Kolkata (Esplanade Depot) and Malda. Buses are operated by NBSTC, SBSTC and CSTC. There are Volvo and Night sleeper bus services between Kolkata and Siliguri. One can avail this service too to reach Malda or Raigunj. * {{go | name= NBSTC Malda Depot | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 24.9974 | long= 88.1424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|25.015|88.14|zoom=13}} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Malda District Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Subhankar Bandh Road | lat=24.9969031 | long=88.1462749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Malda Museum | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=The Museum dates back to 1937 and is under the West Bengal Directorate of Archaeology. The museum was initially started as a place of exhibits of artifacts found in the Malda district. The museum houses beautiful stone and bronze specimens dating back around 750 AD to 1200 AD. The exhibts include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts, arms and weaponry of the medieval period. There are also ancient statues of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Nimasarai Minar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.0395178 | long=88.1310636 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nimasarai Minar is a collapsed tower with projected spikes. Namasarai literally means halfway inn. It lies halfway between Gour and Pandua in the old Malda Town. The probably the place housed an inn in ancient town but no trace of it can be seen today. Only the collapsed portion of the tower stands. Although nothing much is known about the purpose of the tower but historians believe it was constructed as an indication tower for travellers. It was believed that lanterns were put up on top of the tower to guide travellers to the sarai. The projected spikes were probably used for hanging the served heads of executed criminals. The 500-year-old tower is said to be a copy of the Hiran Minar in Fathepur Sikri, [[Agra]]. The tower stands on an octagonal base. The upper part of the slightly tapering tower has collapsed long ago. The structure is about 18 feet high and consists of two stories. The stories are marked with projected cornice. }} *'''Deer Park''' - Just across the National Highway from Pandua is a well preserved Deer Park. This is controlled by the Forest Dept, and one can witness migratory birds during winter. *'''Johuratala Kali Bari''' - A century old temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is advisable to visit this temple with some time in hand, as the line to offer Puja gets pretty long. * {{see | name=Subhankar Sishu Udyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99876 | long=88.14688 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Ticket costs ₹5 per person. There is a restaurant inside. You can also take a boat riding. }} * {{see | name=Manaskamana Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99688 | long=88.14633 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visit this pious Hindu Kali temple. }} * {{see | name=Ramkrishna Mission Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=24.99563 | long=88.14637 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=You can visit the place during the evening, experience the chanting and the prayer. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=District Library | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Read newspapers and local classifieds for free. The library is open from noon-7PM. }} * {{do | name=Gazole Town Library | alt=Gazole Sadharan Gyanagar | url= | email= | address=Gazole Bidrohi More | lat= | long= | directions=200 m from Gazole Bus Stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:UGB Main Building.JPG|thumb|Main Building, University of Gour Banga]] Malda is famous for mango, it is called "mango city". Definitely buy mangoes if you are travelling to the city between April-June. There is a mango market beside University of Gour Banga. Mango pickle, jam and jelly are available in the two famous main shopping areas, Rathbari Market and Chittaranjan Market, throughout the year. Otherwise, there is nothing special about Malda but those who are very keen to buy something can look for Murshidabad silk. Those who are traveling by car can look for fresh vegetables, particularly extra-large brinjals. ==Eat== Some eateries in Malda are: Rajani Ganhdha (Continental Lodge), Purbanchal, Fiza (Kalinga Hotel), Rojgere Ginni (Chanakya Hotel), Payel restaurant. Malda is famous for special varieties of mango that are available in summer. Also, there are two special variety of sweets available only in Malda, naming Kansat Chamcham and Rosokadamba. One can try Aamsattwa made from mango,the most famous being that made from Gopalbhog mango. ==Drink== Almost all brands of drinks are easily available. Quite a few liquor shops are available selling varieties of drinks. Normally drinks are available in the hotels but those who are particular about it should preferably carry it. ==Sleep== [[File:WB Tourist Lodge Malda.jpg|200 px|thumb|Malda Tourist Lodge (Amarapali)]] * {{sleep | name= Malda Tourist Lodge| alt= Government of West Bengal | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0029 | long= 88.1363 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 220 123, +91 3512 220 991| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-600, Dormitory ₹80.| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel New Heaven| alt= In front of State Bus Stand (NBSTC)| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +91 3512 252735| tollfree= | fax= | price= Rooms ₹150-₹650 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Purbanchal| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0115 | long= 88.1411 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 183 | tollfree= | fax= | price= ₹250-₹650| checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Continental Lodge | alt= | url=https://continentallodge.com/ | email= | address=22/21 KJ Sanyal Rd | lat=24.9979 | long=88.1420 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 251505, +91 3512 252388, +91 3512 253379 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Landmark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 221 184 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chanakya | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0060| long= 88.1375 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 694 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Meghdoot Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0078 | long= 88.1388 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 266 216 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 25.0063 | long= 88.1377| directions= | phone=+91 3512 283 567 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Pratapaditya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd | lat= 25.0116 | long= 88.1354 | directions= | phone=+91 3512 268104 | tollfree= | fax= | price= up to ₹1,000 | checkin= | checkout= 24 hrs. | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Zilla Parishad Atithi Niwas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512-252423| tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Youth Hostel | alt=Under West Bengal Youth Service | url=https://www.facebook.com/YHAIPandua/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 3512 252158 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * '''New Circuit House,''' for booking write or fax to: District Magistrate, Malda – 732101, Telephone +91 3512 252 330, Fax +91 3512 253 092, +91 3512 253 049 ==Stay safe== As it is a low lying basin, the area is prone to flood. ==Nearby== *'''India-Bangladesh border''' - Malda Town is situated just 10 km away from the international Border. Tourists can visit the area during day time, but with prior permission of the Border Security Force. A identity proof should be carried with you at this point. * {{see | name=Nandadirghi Vihar | alt=Jagjivanpur | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.041189 | long=88.401960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6122662 | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=Nandadirghi Vihar is an archaeological site located in the Jagjivanpur village of Habibpur Block of Malda district. A chance discovery of a copper plate in 1987, with a royal seal on top, contains inscription on both sides in kharosthi script. It was the charter of a hitherto unknown ruler called Mahendrapal Deva, of the Pala dynasty, bequeathed a plot called Nandadirghik-odranga to his army chief Mahasenapati Vajradeva for building a Buddhist monastery to help his parents and the people in general attain religious merit. The discovery lead to an extensive excavation of the Tulabhita mound in Jagjivanpur. The excavation revealed a structure containing a sanctum sanctorum, bastions-cum-cells, balcony, steps, bathroom complex, well, courtyard and entrance. The archaeological findings suggest that the ruins were the remains of Nandadirghi Vihar, one of the leading centres of learning in 9th Century AD. The 30m x 30m structure, maintained by the state archaeological department, is enclosed by barbed wire. The four corners of the square structure had four circular constructions, two of which exist to this day. Beautiful terracotta panels adorned the four walls. The panels have been removed to State Archaeological Museum in Behala, Kolkata. The structure has a courtyard in the middle, surrounded on all sides by two lines of square identical cells, which were probably used as students’ residences or classrooms. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Balurghat]]''' * '''[[Farakka]]''' – about 35 km south of Malda. It is on NH 12 and those travelling by road or rail from Kolkata will cross it. * '''[[Murshidabad]]''' – about 140 km from Malda * '''[[Raiganj]]''' * '''[[Siliguri]]''' – about 250 km from Malda * '''[[Kolkata]]''' – about 347 km from Malda {{geo|25.0162|88.1302}} {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Dinajpur-Malda}} l1n78iv521ji3bo7fg3a1avt9h4oak8 0 21107 4491832 4457233 2022-07-28T14:16:15Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Heaton Park Banner.jpg|pgname=North Manchester|caption=Open space in Heaton Park, Manchester.}} '''North Manchester''' is the area of [[Manchester]] north of the centre bounded by the M60, the A6, and A57. The main area of interest is just north of Victoria railway station, along the Cheetham Hill and New Bury roads. The area also includes Sportcity, the big sports complex to the east. Towards the M60, some of it falls within other townships of [[Greater Manchester]], such as [[Bury]] to the north and [[Salford]] to the west. The area is multi-cultural with significant Polish, Ukraine, Irish, Punjabi, Sikh and other communities; but most notably it has a large Jewish community, with many schools and synagogues, and a museum. One member of that community was Michael Marks, from Slonim (nowadays in Belarus), who met up with Tom Spencer and Isaac Dewhirst and founded the retail chain Marks & Spencer. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|53.500 |-2.235 |zoom=13 |height=470 |width=470 }} {{marker |type=go |name=Manchester Victoria |url=| lat=53.48758 | long=-2.24261}} railway station is just south of this district, with trains across the Pennines and to Rochdale. Victoria station is a hub for the [[Manchester#By tram|Metrolink trams]], serving [[Bury]], [[Oldham]] and [[Rochdale]]. ==See== * {{see | name=Manchester Jewish Museum | alt= | url=http://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/ | email= | address=190 Cheetham Hill Road, M8 8LW | lat=53.49563 | long=-2.23799 | directions=500 m north of Victoria station, bus 135 | phone=+44 161 834 9879 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 10:00-16:00, F 10:00-13:00, closed Sat & Jewish holidays | price=Adults £4.50, concs £3.50 | wikipedia=Manchester Jewish Museum | image=Jewish museum.jpg | wikidata=Q6747441 | lastedit=2018-09-05 | content=Manchester has Britain's largest Jewish population outside London; this museum tells their story. From being barely tolerated in the 18th C, they prospered in the 19th C (as did the entire city) in textiles and tailoring, and moved out of the centre to the new suburb of Cheetham Hill. The museum is in the former Spanish-Portuguese synagogue in what was once the heart of that community; later generations have moved upmarket further out. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Museum of Transport | alt= | url=http://www.gmts.co.uk | email= | address=Boyle Street M8 8UW | lat=53.5029 | long=-2.2332 | directions= | phone=+44 161 205-2122 | tollfree= | hours=W Sa Sun 10:00-16:30 | price=Adult £5, concs £3 | wikipedia=Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester | image=Museum of Transport in Manchester.jpg | wikidata=Q3330152 | lastedit=2019-04-02 | content=Large collection of old buses & similar memorabilia in a former depot. }} * {{see | name=Heaton Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.5347 | long=-2.2561 | directions=Take Metrolink Bury line | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Heaton Park | image=Manchester Town Hall Colonade.jpg | wikidata=Q2081327 | lastedit=2018-09-05 | content=Manchester's largest open space and one of the largest municipal parks in Europe. The park is home to a former stately home, vintage trams (run Apr-Oct Sa Su) and golf course. }} == Do == * {{do | name=Sportcity | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.4857 | long=-2.2016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sportcity | wikidata=Q3308904 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This big complex was developed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Its main components are Manchester City football stadium (now the Etihad), the Regional Athletics Arena, the National Squash Centre, and the National Cycling Centre which includes the Velodrome and the BMX Arena. In 2022 the Academy Stadium hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * {{do | name=Manchester City FC | alt= | url=https://www.mancity.com/ | email= | address=Ashton New Road, Sportcity M11 3FF | lat=53.483 | long=-2.2 | directions=2 miles east of Piccadilly railway station, take tram to Etihad Campus | phone=+44 870 062 1894 | tollfree= | hours=Museum M 11:30-16:30, Tu-Sa 09:30-16:30, Su 11:00-15:00 | price= | wikipedia=City of Manchester Stadium | wikidata=Q48159 | lastedit=2022-05-08 | content=City play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier, and since 2013 have overtaken old rivals Man United. Their home ground is Etihad Stadium, capacity 55,000. It has a museum and a stadium tour, adults £7, conc £4.50, hours as above. The women's team play in Women's Super League, their top tier, with home games at Sport City. }} * You can also watch football, while making a point of not watching Man United, at {{do | name=FC United of Manchester | alt= | url=http://fc-utd.co.uk/m_oppgrounds4.php?venue=256 | email= | address=Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston M40 0FJ | lat=53.5167 | long=-2.1804 | directions=400 yards from Moston railway station | phone=+44 161 769 2005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Match tickets adult £12, concs £7, U18s £3, pay on the gate | wikipedia=Broadhurst Park | image=Broadhurst Park from SMRE by Mark Lee.jpg | wikidata=Q4858016 | lastedit=2020-02-07 | content=This breakaway club was formed in 2005 by Man United supporters alienated by Malcolm Glazer's takeover, and it continues to be entirely supporter-owned. They play in Northern Premier League, the seventh tier of English football. Their home ground is Broadhurst Park, capacity 4400. }} * {{do | name=National Cycling Centre | alt=Manchester Velodrome | url=http://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com | email= | address=Stuart Street M11 4DQ | lat=53.485278 | long=-2.190833 | directions= | phone=+44 161 223-2244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Cycling Centre | wikidata=Q15261114 | lastedit=2018-09-05 | content=Britain's first indoor Olympic cycling track; a great place to try out the sport and to see the self-proclaimed 'home of British cycling'. Check website for times as the track is often booked out for Team GB training. }} * '''Golf:''' lots of courses dotted around the edge of the city. * {{do | name=Infinity | alt= | url=https://www.infinitymanchester.co.uk/ | email=admin@infinitymanchester.co.uk | address=819 Ashton Old Rd, Openshaw, M11 2NL | lat=53.473744 | long=-2.184356 | directions=bus 219 or 220 from Manchester Piccadilly | phone=+44 161 223 5512 | tollfree= | hours=10:30 - 20:30 daily | price=£80 | lastedit=2021-10-22 | content=A wellness club just outside the city centre. The main entrance is in the back of the building. Very friendly staff and modern infrastructure. }} * '''Speedway:''' [https://www.bellevue-speedway.com/ Bellevue Aces] race in the SGB Premiership, the top tier of [[motorcycle speedway]] racing in Britain. Their home track is the National Speedway Stadium on Kirkmanshulme Lane. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Manchester Fort | alt= | url=https://www.manchesterfort.co.uk/ | email= | address=Cheetham Hill Road | lat=53.519954 | long=-2.263489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Manchester Fort | wikidata=Q19655034 | content=big retail complex }} ==Eat== The main collection of small eating places is along Cheetham Hill Road (A665) and Bury New Road (A56). * {{eat | name= Kebabish Grill & Steakhouse | alt= | url=http://www.kebabishmcr.co.uk/ | email= | address=170-172 Cheetham Hill Rd | lat=53.4950 | long= -2.2386 | directions= | phone=+44 161 834 4544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Ta'am | alt= | url=https://lovetaamonline.com/ | email= | address= 5 Bury New Rd | lat=53.5178 | long= -2.2717 | directions= | phone=+44 161 773 1645 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Real Taste | alt= | url=https://realtasterestaurant.co.uk | email= | address=815 Ashton Old Rd, Openshaw, M11 2NL | lat=53.473755 | long=-2.184534 | directions= | phone=+441614781313 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Tu 11:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-22 | content=Asian takeaway and eat-in restaurant. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Joseph Holt Brewery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Empire St | lat= 53.4932 | long= -2.2412 | directions=just off Cheetham Hill Road | phone=+44 161 834 3285 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Joseph Holt's Brewery | wikidata=Q10540942 | lastedit=2018-09-26 | content=Beers on sale and managed pubs throughout the city. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Park Inn by Radisson | alt= | url=https://www.parkinn.co.uk | email= | address=4 Cheetham Hill Rd M4 4EW | lat= 53.4900 | long= -2.2414 | directions=just north of Victoria station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B doubles £150 | lastedit=2018-09-05 | content=Convenient chain hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/524/Manchester-Central-Arena-hotel | email= | address=Great Ducie St, M3 1RR | lat=53.4902 | long=-2.2467 | directions=200m north of Victoria station | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B doubles from €40 | lastedit=2018-09-05 | content=Mid-range chain hotel. }} * '''Premier Inn''' has a dozen hotels around the city, including three on its northern edge by M60 ring road. : These are Prestwich M25 3TG, jcn M60 & A56; Heaton Park M8 4NB on A576; and Chadderton / Oldham Broadway OL9 8DW jcn M60 & A663. == Go next == Take the train from Victoria for sights in Lancashire, such as [[Clitheroe]]. [[Leeds]], another easy train ride from Victoria, like Manchester has a large Jewish community to its north, especially around Moortown. It was in Leeds that Marks first met up with Spencer and Dewhirst, and opened the first of his "penny bazaars" in Kirkgate Market. {{routebox | image1=UK road A56.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=NW | majorl1=[[Burnley]] | minorl1=[[Bury]] | directionr1=SE | minorr1=[[Manchester/Victoria-Shopping District|Victoria]] | majorr1=[[Manchester/Spinningfields-Albert Square|Spinningfields-Albert Square]] | caption1=Bury New Road | image2=UK road A57.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Manchester/Castlefield-Petersfield|Castlefield]] | minorl2=[[Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre|Piccadilly]] | directionr2=E | minorr2=[[Image:UK-Motorway-M67.svg|40px]] → [[Hyde]] | majorr2=[[Sheffield]] | caption2=Hyde Road | image3=UK road A62.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Manchester/Victoria-Shopping_District|Northern Quarter]] | minorl3= | directionr3=NE | minorr3= | majorr3=[[Oldham]] }} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Manchester}} {{geo|53.500|-2.226}} lb9j1blrb29vyp9de0azfhr3ie1s67f 0 21120 4491831 4445287 2022-07-28T14:12:58Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|The Quays banner MediaCity UK.jpg|caption=Salford Quays and the Imperial War Museum North at dusk|pgname=The Quays}} '''The Quays''' covers the four areas of '''Salford Quays''', '''Trafford Wharf''', '''Old Trafford''' and '''Trafford Centre''' to the west of Manchester city centre. == Understand == [[File:Manchester Ship Canal at Salford Quays (geograph 3273409).jpg | thumb | 300px | Salford Quays]] Manchester is 40 miles inland, but became a major seaport at the beginning of the 20th century when the Manchester Ship Canal enabled ocean-going vessels to sail beyond the Mersey to reach Manchester docks. The canal remains in use but is too small for present-day container ships, so the docks declined and became derelict, and the whole city west end was a polluted brownfield eyesore. A bold regeneration scheme was launched in 1986, which converted the area into a buzzing modern district with major attractions and striking architecture. It must rank as the most successful such regeneration in the UK to date, a testament to what can be achieved with vision, entrepreneurial dynamism, and ''lots'' of investment (subtle hint there to the UK government). "The Quays" span the River Irwell: the north bank is in the separate City of Salford and its attractions are the Lowry gallery, theatre and retail centre, and Media City with the BBC studios. The south bank is in Trafford in the City of Manchester, with the ITV studios, Imperial War Museum North, Manchester United and Lancashire county cricket ground. In the 21st century a large retail and leisure complex has grown up at Trafford Centre, which is anything but central at the western edge of the city next to the M60. This is a separate development two miles from the Quays, but there's lots to do there, and in 2020 new transport links connected it better to the Quays, so it's described on this page. See '''[[Salford]]''' for other parts of that city, which takes in a triangle of land stretching out to country villages. == Get in == {{mapframe | 53.470 | -2.320 | height=450 | width=600 | zoom=13}} '''By tram:''' [http://www.tfgm.com Metrolink trams] (orange and blue lines) take 20 min from Manchester Piccadilly via St Peters Square, Deansgate and Cornbrook to Salford Quays and Media City, with the blue line continuing to Eccles. The Quays and Eccles are in Fare Zone 2 so a single journey from city centre is £2.80; trams run every 10 min 06:00-00:00. Eastbound, these lines continue through Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lyne. Change at one of the central stops for trams to Old Trafford, Stretford and Altrincham; to East Didsbury; to Wythenshawe and the airport; and via Victoria to Bury and to Chadderton, Oldham and Rochdale. A new tram line opened in April 2020 from city centre to Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford and the Trafford Centre. '''Buses''' to this area have mostly been axed in favour of the tram. Those that still run go south of city centre, handy for the University Quarter but not for Piccadilly or Victoria. '''Trains''' are convenient for central Salford and for Trafford Park, but the stations are a mile or so from Old Trafford and the Quays. The special matchday trains direct to Man United stadium were axed in 2018. '''By car''' find your way onto M60 orbital motorway. Exit at jcn 9 for Old Trafford, jcn 10 for Trafford Centre, and jcn 11 for the M602 spur into Salford Quays. == See == * '''Modern architecture:''' the area is full of boldly-designed buildings, including the Lift Bridge spanning the River Irwell between The Lowry on Salford Quays and the Imperial War Museum North on Trafford Wharf. * {{see | name=Imperial War Museum North | alt= | url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north | email= | address=Trafford Wharf Rd, Stretford M17 1TZ | lat=53.4697 | long=-2.29889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Imperial War Museum North | image=Imperial War Museum 2008cropped.jpg | wikidata=Q1393304 | lastedit=2020-01-19 | content=While the IWM in London contains tanks, guns, planes and uniforms, the North museum is focused on the social impacts of war, with less military hardware on display. }} * {{see | name=The Lowry | alt= | url=https://www.thelowry.com/ | email= | address=Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ | lat=53.4707 | long=-2.2964 | directions= | phone=+44 343 208 6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-F 11:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00 | price=Gallery is free | wikipedia=The Lowry | image=LowryArtsCentre.JPG | wikidata=Q3521692 | lastedit=2020-01-19 | content=This award-winning modern building contains two theatres and a large art gallery, with many works by L.S. Lowry (1887-1976). When he was 22 his family moved from a leafy suburb to Pendlebury, an industrial district of Salford; he detested but then became fascinated by its landscape. Initially he tried to paint in Impressionist style but the results were gloomy, so he took to using a flake-white ground, and populated the scenes with his characteristic "matchstick men". He also secretly painted the disturbing "marionette" works, only found after his death, and only displayed on request. }} == Do == [[Image:Old Trafford football ground - geograph.org.uk - 1770907.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old Trafford football stadium]] * '''Go to the theatre''' at [https://www.thelowry.com/ The Lowry], details above. * '''Watch football at''' {{do | name=Manchester United FC | alt= | url=https://www.manutd.com/ | email= | address=Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford M16 0RA | lat=53.463 | long=-2.2914 | directions= | phone=+44 161 676 7770 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Manchester United F.C. | image=Manchester United 17-10-2009 13-39-07.JPG | wikidata=Q18656 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=United play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. The stadium has a capacity of 75,000, and sells out against top-calibre opposition, such as the other big names in English football, and for European tournaments. You should have little trouble getting tickets for lower-ranked opposition, from either the club's official website or the Ticketing Office. The women's team play in Women's Super League, their top tier, with home games at Leigh Sporting Village near [[Wigan]]. In 2022 Old Trafford hosted the opening game England v Austria in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * {{do | name=Manchester United Museum & Tour | alt= | url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Visit-Old-Trafford/Museum-And-Stadium-Tour/Welcome.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 161 868 8000 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00, closed matchdays | price=Standard tour adult £25, under-16 £15 | lastedit=2020-01-19 | content=Tour of the stadium facilities, plus museum of the club's history from its 1878 founding as Newton Heath, through the managerial eras of Busby and Ferguson, and a glittering cast of players. Exit via the gift shop: the club merchandising '''Megastore''' is within the east stand. }} * '''Watch cricket at''' {{do | name=Lancashire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=https://emiratesoldtrafford.lancashirecricket.co.uk/ | email= | address=Emirates Old Trafford, Stretford M16 0PX | lat=53.456428 | long=-2.287269 | directions=Tram to Old Trafford | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lancashire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q2725657 | lastedit=2020-01-19 | content=Lancashire CCC were promoted in 2019 and now play in Division One of the County Championship. Test matches ie 5-day internationals are also played here. The stadium itself is worth a look; rebuilt by 2017 it has a capacity of 19-26,000, boosted to 50,000 for rock concerts. }} * {{marker | name=MediaCityUK | type=do | lat=53.472778 | long=-2.297222 }} has TV studios that you can visit. : - '''[https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours BBC]''' has tours daily 10:30-15:00, book online. Tours take 90 min, adult £13, child £9. There's also a CBBC tour for children. : - '''[https://coronationstreettour.co.uk/ ITV]''' has the ''Coronation Street'' tour, Sa Su 10:00-16:00 but only when the set isn't in use for recording. Adult £32, online booking essential. [[Image:ImperialWarMuseumNorth01.jpg | thumb | 300px | Imperial War Museum North]] * {{marker | name=Trafford Centre | type=do | lat= 53.468 | long=-2.354}} is a large leisure and retail park by jcn 10 of M60, five miles west of city centre. Attractions include: : - '''Ski''' at [https://www.chillfactore.com/ Chill Factore], a 180 m artificial snow slope for skiing and snowboarding. : - '''Skydive''' at [https://www.iflyworld.co.uk/ iFLY] - you float in a wind tunnel, no parachutes involved. : - '''Golf''' at [https://traffordgolfcentre.co.uk/ Trafford Golf Centre] driving range. : - '''[https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/ Sea Life Aquarium]''' has a large range of habitats and creatures. : - '''[https://manchester.legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk/ Legoland Discovery Centre]''' is aimed at children age 3-10, and even more surely at their parents' wallets. : Trafford Centre has four budget hotels and lots of eating places. == Buy == * '''Lowry Outlet Mall''' is next to The Lowry theatre and gallery. * '''Trafford Centre:''' see above for this large leisure and retail park. == Eat == * A dozen chain outlets around the Quays and Media City, including Cafe Rouge, Pizza Express, Nando's, Prezzo, Arbuckles and Chiquito's. * The Lowry and Imperial War Museum North both have good cafes with views. * '''At the match:''' you are permitted to bring your own food, but not alcohol, including any large amounts concealed within your bloodstream. Snacks are available within the stadium. Man Utd's "Red Cafe" is open daily 09:00-16:00 but ''not'' on home matchdays, when it's reserved for corporate schmoozing. * The traditional post-match meal is a fearsome curry somewhere along Rusholme's "curry mile", which is in the [[Manchester/Universities|University quarter]] a mile or so east. == Drink == [[Image:LowryCentre.jpg | thumb | 300px | The Lowry]] * {{drink | name=Lime | alt= | url=http://www.limeuk.com/ | email=randall@limeuk.com | address=Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays M50 3AG | lat= | long= | directions=next to Lowry Gallery | phone=+44 161 869 0440 | tollfree= | hours=Su-W 11:00-23:30, Th-Sa 11:00-01:00 | price= | lastedit=2020-01-18 | content=Lively bar and restaurant on the square outside the Gallery. }} * Lots more on the Quays, eg Cafe Rouge, Craftbrew, The Botanist, and Dockyard. * '''At the match:''' Alcohol is not permitted in the football or cricket grounds, and will be confiscated by stewards. Plenty of bars and cafes in the nearby streets. == Sleep == : See also [[Salford]] and [[Manchester/Castlefield-Petersfield | Castlefield]] pages for other nearby accommodation. * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ | email=info@expressmanchester.co.uk | address=Waterfront Quay, Salford Quays M50 3XW | lat=53.470253 | long=-2.288498 | directions= | phone=+44 871 902 1623 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £90 | lastedit=2020-01-18 | content=Comfortable, clean hotel though rooms are small. }} * There's another Holiday Inn in Media City. Other budget choices are the Ibis, the Marriott and Travelodge all along Trafford Road, and the Premier Inn on Ontario Basin with another in Media City. * {{sleep | name=Copthorne Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/manchester/copthorne-hotel-manchester/ | email=reservations.manchester@millenniumhotels.com | address=Clippers Quay, Salford Quays M50 3SN | lat=53.468058 | long=-2.284558 | directions= | phone=+44 161 873 7321 | tollfree= | fax=+44 161 873 7318 | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £130 | lastedit=2020-01-18 | content=Four star hotel. Good service, decent sized bedrooms. Free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Trafford Hall Hotel | alt= | url=https://traffordhallhotel.com/ | email= | address=23 Talbot Road, Old Trafford M16 0PE | lat=53.462 | long=-2.279 | directions= | phone=+44 161 848 7791 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £60 | lastedit=2020-01-18 | content=Great location near Old Trafford football ground on transport routes into the city, gets booked out for big matches. Tatty hotel which is halfway through a much needed refurbishment. }} * '''[https://www.hilton.com/ Hilton Garden Inn]''' is built into the cricket ground, and the best rooms have a view of the pitch. * '''Trafford Centre''' at junction 10 of the M60 has no less than three Premier Inns and a Holiday Inn Express. {{routebox | image1=UK road A56.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=SW | majorl1=[[Sale (England)|Sale]] | minorl1=[[Manchester/South|Stretford]] | directionr1=NE | minorr1=[[Manchester/Castlefield-Petersfield|Castlefield-Petersfield]] | majorr1=[[Manchester/Spinningfields-Albert Square|Spinningfields-Albert Square]] }} {{geo|53.4707|-2.2963}} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Manchester}} 7h1p1x1pinzhbvaomz00aa2upqhfvjn 0 21205 4492095 4399493 2022-07-29T04:13:52Z Graham87 41792 /* Understand */ rm "the" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San Agustin Church banner.jpg}} {{printDistricts}} {{cautionbox|The Philippine government began a major cleanup project for Manila Bay due to severe water pollution and untreated sewage. The government has also planned the closure of various establishments like restaurants and malls that dump sewage directly into Manila Bay and connecting waterways. Many listings here may be closed while the cleanup is ongoing. See the pages of districts significantly affected by the cleanup.}} '''[http://www.manila.gov.ph Manila]''' ([[Tagalog]]: ''Lungsod ng Maynila'') is the capital of the [[Philippines]] and a major attraction in terms of culture and heritage in the country. Sprawling, congested and polluted will likely be the first words to enter your mind when you think of Manila but don't let that impression stop you from exploring its places of interests: its churches; its diverse and complicated culture; colonial history; gigantic malls; bustling markets; hidden architectural gems and vibrant nightlife. Take the opportunity to explore Manila and make your own personal connection with the city. Manila is part of the huge [[Metro Manila]] metropolis which has many attractions beyond those in Manila's administrative boundaries. This article covers only the city proper. ==Districts== Manila is distributed into '''16 territorial districts''', which are all original towns except one, the Port Area District. Each district is glorified through its history, culture and cuisine. This guide provides 9 districts instead for the traveller's interest. {{Mapframe|14.59706|120.98350|zoom=13|width=500|height=500|group=map1|staticmap=Manila WV districts map.png}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q1903520|group=map1|fill=#c3bea3|title=[[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q1111831|group=map1|fill=#d5b66b|title=[[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q21021064,Q772211|group=map1|fill=#D5DC76|title=[[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q3547032|group=map1|fill=#b383b3|title=[[Manila/Malate|Malate]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q1075125|group=map1|fill=#8f9271|title=[[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q3545567|group=map1|fill=#cfcf94|title=[[Manila/Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q1287698,Q7415008|group=map1|fill=#c9815e|title=[[Manila/Tondo and San Nicolas|Tondo and San Nicolas]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q3545565,Q7419776,Q7414941|group=map1|fill=#905a69|title=[[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q7419141,Q3547123,Q256494,Q7413236|group=map1|fill=#6973cb|title=[[Manila/Paco|Southeast suburbs]]}} {{mapshapes|Q4165607}} {{Regionlist| | region1name=[[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] | region1color=#c3bea3 | region1items= | region1description=The oldest '''Chinatown''' in the world, famous for its authentic Chinese and Hong Kong cuisine. Its church is a fascinating fusion of Spanish Baroque & Chinese styles as shown in its pagoda bell tower. | region2name=[[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] | region2color=#d5b66b | region2items= | region2description=One of Manila's vibrant districts, once known as the only '''Red Light District''' converted into a major tourist area which contains some of the most historically and culturally significant landmarks and institutions of the country such as the '''Rizal Park''', '''Manila Ocean Park''', '''National Museum of the Philippines''', and the '''Manila Hotel'''. | region3name=[[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]] | region3color=#D5DC76 | region3items= | region3description=Taken from the Spanish words, ''intra'' & '' muros'', literally means "within the walls". Known as the '''History Town of the Philippines''' and considered as '''Old Manila''' itself during Spanish times. This district contains numerous Spanish colonial attractions such as the Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and many more. | region4name=[[Manila/Malate|Malate]] | region4color=#b383b3 | region4items= | region4description=One of Manila's centers of tourism, recreation and entertainment, home to several cheap and expensive hotels, large shopping malls, educational institutions and also shares a portion to the '''Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex''' which resembles Beijing's Tienanmen, Moscow's Red Square and Singapore's Marina. | region5name=[[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]] | region5color=#8f9271 | region5items= | region5description=Originally known as Downtown Manila, it is home to '''Plaza Miranda''', Manila's original answer to Trafalgar Square. It is also a place famous for flowers, herbal remedies, love potions, fortune tellers, religious items, and electronic goods. | region6name=[[Manila/Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]] | region6color=#cfcf94 | region6items= | region6description=On the edge of the Manila Chinatown, the district of usual frenzied mix of commercial and residential premises. It's where '''Escolta''' starts - the main artery that used to be Manila's old Wall Street and 5th Avenue during the early American Colonial period to the 1960s. Contains the '''Manila Chinese Cemetery''' with its stunning mausoleum architecture. | region7name=[[Manila/Tondo and San Nicolas|Tondo and San Nicolas]] | region7color=#c9815e | region7items= | region7description=One of the most densely populated areas of the country, with a diverse culture but with a sketchy background for gangs. Known as one of the best food tripping area in the city due to its abundant Chinese food stalls/restaurants. Together with '''San Nicolas''', this district forms the Divisoria, a hub for bargain buys. | region8name=[[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]] | region8color=#905a69 | region8items= | region8description=Composed of '''Sampaloc''', '''San Miguel''', and '''Santa Mesa''', it is the education center of Manila, home to numerous universities. San Miguel houses the '''Malacañang Palace''', the official residence of the Philippine president. | region9name=[[Manila/Paco|Southeast suburbs]] | region9color=#6973cb | region9items= | region9description=Composed of '''Paco''', '''Pandacan''', '''San Andres Bukid''' and '''Santa Ana''', they are mostly worker class communities with a taste of history, showcased by Paco Park, the Paco Train Station, and the Santa Ana Heritage District. }} ==Understand== [[File:Fort Santiaigo in Intramuros.jpg|thumb|250px|Fort Santiago, Intramuros]] The City of Manila is in the western part of [[Metro Manila]], facing the Manila Bay. It is bordered on the west by Manila Bay, to the north by [[Navotas]], [[Quezon City]] and [[Caloocan City]], to the east by San Juan and [[Mandaluyong City]] and to the south by [[Pasay]] and [[Makati]]. It is the oldest part of Metro Manila and the seat of the government of the [[Philippines]]. However, despite its historical and administrative importance, the City of Manila is not effectively the "Downtown" or "City center" of Metro Manila in the traditional sense. Metro Manila is a multipolar city, with other cities of the urban area such as [[Quezon City]], [[Makati]], [[Taguig]] and [[Parañaque]] rivalling or exceeding Manila in business, education, shopping, entertainment and tourism. In contrast to other parts of the Metro area, the City of Manila is a place for travellers rather than for tourists. Even the so-called "tourist areas", such as [[Manila/Intramuros | Intramuros]], [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]], [[Manila/Ermita | Ermita]] and [[Manila/Malate | Malate]], may feel a bit gritty and chaotic, and the beauty of the city is not obvious, as World War II has wiped out much of Manila's historical architecture. However, there's much more to Manila than meets the eye. The immaterial heritage, the unique blend of Spanish, American, Chinese and native Filipino culture, remains present, and can be felt even without going to the [[Intramuros]] historical district. The City of Manila remains the cultural centre of the Philippines, containing many of the country's best museums and cultural performances. And there are many hidden gems to be discovered, such as the colonial churches, the intricate mausoleums of the [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Manila Chinese Cemetery]], the stunning modernist architecture of the [[Manila/Malate | Cultural Center of the Philippines]], the fantastic food of [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]], making Manila an "off the beaten path destination" despite being a country's capital. ===History=== For over three centuries Manila was colonized and administered by [[Spain]] which left an enduring architectural heritage throughout the Philippines, especially with respect to churches, forts and other colonial buildings which can still be seen in the ruins of Intramuros, built in the late 16th century. Manila began as a settlement on the banks of the Pasig River, and its name originates from "Maynilad," referring to the mangrove plant known as ''nilad'', which was abundant in the area. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, Manila was home to Muslim-Malays. In 1571, 50 years after [[Magellan]]'s visit to the islands, Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi claimed the Philippines as a colony and established Manila as its capital. Manila was also colonized by the British for two years. Manila was part of the Spanish East Indies until 1898, when the U.S. took over the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. Manila was first sought by the Spaniards, then the Americans. The Spaniards wanted a counterbalance to the expanding Portuguese empire which had almost taken a big slice of the pie in the lucrative Spice Trade. They got it through Manila, so strategically placed between China together with the rest of Asia, and Mexico - the next closest transit point for goods from Asia to Europe. Its location seemed a well thought out choice. Legazpi took five years after arriving in the Philippines and settling in Cebu in 1565 to mull over before deciding to finally move up north to Manila in 1571 and make it the capital of the new territory. By numbers, it shortened the traveling distance to the other side of the empire in Acapulco. Manila is also in a much easy and straighter drafting reach for sailing ships to catch the Pacific Trade Winds as they blow northeastward to Japan for Acapulco and blow precisely at San Bernardino Strait for the westward-bound return trip without being diverted any farther. Most importantly, Manila is much closer than Cebu to China. When Mexico pushed for its independence from Spain and finally shoved her out, the Philippines' glittering importance began to dwindle due to the discontinuance of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, cutting off the Acapulco to Vera Cruz segment and it accelerated more when the Suez Canal was opened enabling the Chinese exports to go in the opposite direction and making Singapore the most important transit hub to Europe in the region. Just a token administration was maintained in Manila since the Philippines had been confined to the doldrums as one of the unreachable and hard to maintain colonies of Spain. That obscurity lasted until a new imperialist era dawned, with countries embarked on a new competition for raw materials and market. Netherlands, Britain, and France were already there now with Germany, lurking somewhere and ready to fill in the voids about to be vacated by waning superpowers. Germany was already sniffing its way around the Pacific Ocean like a shark smelling a kill when the US, spurred by the windfall of acquiring Hawaii and which desperately wanted a toehold in Asia for her trade, notably with Japan and China, grabbed the first opportunity of grabbing the Philippines. The Philippines once more, so strategically placed as the soon-to-be-linchpin of American imperialism, extended her colonial servitude to the US. With dynamic geo-politics working, the Philippines, and Manila in particular, proved to be manna from heaven as Japan began to flex her muscles. The result was that the Philippines served as first line of defense for Australia and the mainland US to buy time and it really proves more beneficial as another realignment was in force after World War II when communism comes into the scene and is threatening to swallow the whole of East Asia except Japan, putting the Philippines as a buffer zone for whatever adverse contingency and as long as the Manila leadership sides with the US, things will be OK. Now that communism is under control and every country on both sides of the Pacific seemed to be embracing free market economy, all of Southeast Asia are grinding strong and busy buzzing. The factors of time, location, and distance are not a consideration anymore and what needs to be important is that Manila is as peaceful, orderly, productive, and creative as all her neighbors to win visitors' attention. Being a city with its ears and antennae acutely tuned in to American and some European trends, and in the forefront of modernization and constant cultural refinement more than any other city in Southeast Asia or Asia as a whole, Manila witnessed or hosted innovations - political, cultural, civic etc. ==Talk== '''[[Filipino phrasebook|Tagalog]]''' is the main language spoken in Manila, though most well-educated upper class locals are able to speak English as well. A localized variant of '''[[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]]''' with a strong Tagalog influence is spoken by the ethnic Chinese community. ==Get in== * {{listing | type=go | name=Ninoy Aquino International Airport | alt={{IATA|MNL}} | url=http://www.miaa.gov.ph/ | email= | address= | lat=14.508611 | long=121.019444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q86446 | lastedit=2019-08-20 | content=Main international airport of Manila. }} For more information check the [[Metro_Manila#By_air|section on airports]] in the Metro Manila article. For travel by ferry, mainly from other parts of the [[Philippines]] but also from a few other ports, see the section on [[Metro_Manila#By_boat|boats]]. ==Get around== ===By train=== [[File:LRT-1 Blumentritt 2011.jpg|thumb|250px|The LRT Line 1 (LRT-1)]] Manila is served by '''LRT Line 1''' (the green, or formerly, yellow line on maps), operated by Light Rail Manila Corporation, and '''LRT Line 2''' (the blue, or formerly, purple line on maps), operated by the Light Rail Transit Authority; both cross through Manila city proper, converging at the intersection of Rizal Avenue and C.M. Recto Avenue. Line 1 uses light-rail type rolling stock and serves [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]], [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] and [[Manila/Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]], while Line 2 uses longer commuter-grade rolling stock and serves Quiapo, [[Manila/Sampaloc|Sampaloc]] and Santa Mesa. Most tourist sites are along the Yellow Line. Metro Manila's main regional passenger train station is '''Tutuban''' in Tondo. From Tutuban station, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) operates the '''Metro South Commuter''' line, mostly using ex-Japanese equipment. Fifty trains serve the commuter service daily, with the line crossing through Tondo, Sampaloc, Santa Mesa, [[Manila/Paco|Paco]] and San Andres before extending to southern Metro Manila. There is an interchange with the Line 1 at Blumentritt station, and with the Line 2 at Santa Mesa station (the latter, however, is an indirect connection). The metro is insanely packed during rush hour and should be avoided if possible. On the metro, partly due to space constraints and partly due to safety, everyone wears their backpacks/bags on the front. ===By bus or jeepney=== Several city and provincial bus routes either cross through or terminate in Manila. Most buses which serve Manila proper will cross through the Lawton Bus Terminal, which is in front of the LRT-1 Central Terminal station. Routes include points in Metro Manila, Laguna, [[Cavite]] and [[Bulacan]]; bus fares normally begin at {{PHP|16}} for city buses and {{PHP|12}} for provincial buses (as of 2019). The bus routes in Manila are '''not''' numbered. However, the bus route is prominently displayed on the side of the bus and on the dashboard, listing both the route's endpoints and major points in between which will be served by that particular route. When in doubt, ask the bus conductor if a particular bus will go to a particular destination. Manila is also served by several [[jeepney]] routes, some of which ply the routes previously served by Manila's pre-World War II tram system. The Lawton Bus Terminal is also a major jeepney terminal, with several jeepneys either crossing through, terminating or originating here. Fares begin at {{PHP|10}} (as of 2019) for the first {{km|4}}. Like buses, jeepney routes are not numbered, but the route is prominently displayed on the sides of the jeepney and on the dashboard, and drivers, or specialized barkers announce their destination and departure at route origins. ===By taxi=== [[File:WTMP po-kus 0158.JPG|thumb|250px|An airport taxi in Manila]] Taxis (usually marked by the words 'taxi' on the sides of sedan cars) are plentiful and easy to find. During peak hours, it will be difficult to find an empty one, so find a taxi-stand where people form orderly lines and wait for empty taxis to pull up. Have a general idea of how much your trip would cost, and ask the taxi driver as you board how much will it cost (approximately) to get to your destination. Taxi drivers have been known to not switch on their meters as the journey starts, only to tell passengers to pay a fare that is two or three times the normal rate. And beware of taxis with dishonest drivers, especially those using a device that allow the driver to double the fare through the meter, such as in some airport taxis. In general, be prepared with the name of your destination, a rough map with landmarks and an estimate of the fare before attempting to board a taxi on Manila roads. ===By tricycle or pedicab=== Tricycles and pedicabs are, in the City of Manila, limited to short distances as it can access hard-to-reach areas. Tricycle and pedicab terminals are found throughout the city: major points for taking tricycles and pedicabs within the downtown area include the Lawton Bus Terminal, the area around LRT-1 Doroteo Jose and MRT-2 Recto Stations, Tutuban Railway Station, Plaza Lacson in Sta. Cruz, and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo. Tricycle and pedicab terminals are normally beside jeepney terminals and railway stations. By law, tricycles and pedicabs must display a fare matrix which displays fares to areas served by the vehicle, and is normally adhered to for short distances. For longer distances, it is not uncommon to negotiate the fare beforehand with the driver. ===By calesa=== In Ermita, Intramuros and Binondo, it is still possible to ride a ''calesa'', traditional horse-drawn carriage. While no longer used as a meaningful form of transport by most locals, calesas are useful for navigating through narrow streets (similar to tricycles and pedicabs), and for getting a feel of transport in colonial Manila. Fares are negotiated beforehand with the ''cochero'' (driver), and a one-hour ride for two people normally costs around {{PHP|50-70}}. ==See== The main tourist sites of Manila are mostly along Manila Bay. ===Landmarks=== [[File:The Gate of Intramuros.JPG|thumb|250px|The gate of Intramuros]] [[File:Roxas Boulevard.jpg|thumb|250px|The Roxas Boulevard]] [[File:Manilajf0388 28.JPG|thumbnail|250px|Plaza Lawton with the Manila Central Post Office in the background]] * '''Bonifacio Shrine''' - A shrine in honor of Andres Bonifacio who was one of the Filipinos who struggled and fought for freedom for the country against the Spanish forces. * '''[[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]]''' - Manila has one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in the world, where one can find exotic Chinese goods and delicious cuisine. * '''Coconut Palace''' - a residence commissioned and built along the waterfront by First Lady Imelda Marcos for Pope John Paul II's visit in 1981. It is occupied by the Vice President and open for public visits (by appointment by calling the Office of the Vice President, leaving a return call number and waiting for a confirmation). * '''[[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]''' - At the northern end of the bay lies the remnants of the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros (Spanish for 'within the walls'). Intramuros contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the '''Manila Cathedral''' and '''San Agustin Church''' one of the most finest churches in the city. * '''Mabini Shrine''' - Apolinario Mabini's former home. Mabini was a Lawyer and fought for Philippine Independence. During the American Occupation, this home became the first intellectual headquarters of the First Philippine Republic. * '''Malacañang Palace''' - Manila is the host of the official residence of the president of the Philippines. While heading your way here, you will see wonderful places. People can roam the garden afterward. * '''Manila Hotel''' - Just outside Intramuros and on the edge of Manila Bay is the beautiful and historic Manila Hotel, a legacy of the American colonial era and the place where General Douglas MacArthur made his home before World War II. * '''Plaza San Luis''' - A commercial complex consisting five house; Casa Manila, Casa Urdaneta, Casa Blanca, Los Hidalgos and El Hogar Filipino. Plaza San Luis showcases Filipino-Hispanic Architecture. Other than Souvenir shops there is a museum in Casa Manila. * '''Roxas Boulevard''' - A wide boulevard which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, it is known for its view of Manila's famous sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The boulevard offers a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and significant cultural landmarks. *{{see | name=University of Santo Tomas | alt=Universidad de Santo Tomas (UST) | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2016-07-22| content=This university is oldest and first university in Asia and the Philippines. It was used as a camp by the Japanese during their occupation where the imprisoned about 10,000 people even though it only can hold 4,000. }} * '''Manila Metropolitan Theater''' - The Manila Metropolitan Theatre or MET is an art deco building designed by the Filipino architect Juan M. de Guzman Arellano, and inaugurated on December 10, 1931, with a capacity of 1670. The theater is on Padre Burgos Avenue, near the Manila Central Post Office. Renovated under the auspices of Imelda Marcos, it now falls back under the management of neglect and decadence. * '''Manila Central Post Office''' - Designed by Filipino architect Juan Marcos de Guzman Arellano, in a very prominent visual and commanding spot of the first Civic Center in Manila and could have been perfect location for a Senate building, the Post Office building was built in neoclassical architecture in 1926. It was severely damaged in World War II, and rebuilt in 1946 preserving most of its original design. It is in the Intramuros district of the city, at the bank of the Pasig River. The front of the building faces the Liwasang Bonifacio plaza (now known as Plaza Lawton). ===Museums=== Manila's museum offerings have improved dramatically with the renovation of old favorites such as the '''National Museum of the Filipino People''' and the '''Ayala Museum'''. Other must-see museums in the city are the '''Bahay Chinoy''' (Chinese House), '''Casa Manila''', '''San Agustin Museum''', the '''Museum of Filipino Political History''', and the '''Museo Pambata''' (Children's Museum). * {{see | name=National Museum of the Philippines | alt=Pambansang Museo ng Pilipinas | url=http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/ | email= | address=P. Burgos Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 527-1209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Built and opened in the 1900s, the museum showcases significant collections from archaeology, arts, cultural properties, zoology, botany and many more. The National Museum of the Philippines is a government institution in the Philippines and serves as an educational, scientific and cultural institution in preserving the various permanent national collections featuring the ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and visual artistry of the Philippines. Since 1998, the National Museum has been the regulatory and enforcement agency of the National Government in the restoring and safeguarding of important cultural properties, sites and reservations throughout the Philippines. The National Museum operates the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, and National Planetarium, all in the vicinity of Rizal Park. |lastedit=2016-07-22}} * The National Art Gallery is the repository of works by Filipino masters. The more than life-sized painting of Juan Luna titled "Spolarium", a powerful image in the mould of classical themes and Romanticist in style, is the museum's version of "Mona Lisa", meaning the most prized Philippines artwork. *{{see | name=Museum of Philippine Political History | alt=National Historical Institute Museum | url= | email= | address=T.M. Kalaw Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Includes documents such as the signing of Independence displayed in a holy grail-like showcase. }} *{{see | name=Metropolitan Museum of Manila | alt=Met Museum | url=http://www.metmuseum.ph/ | email= | address=Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= along Roxas boulevard, across from the Manila Yacht club. | phone=+63 2 521-1517 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-6PM | price= | content=Inaugurated during Imelda's heyday, it used to display works by Caravaggio. This, the premier art museum of Manila, showcases both traditional, Hispanic and modern art with its exhibits. }} *{{see | name=Bahay Tsinoy | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of Manila's well-known museums; see Chinese biographies and their contributions in the history of the Philippines.}} *{{see | name=Museo Pambata | url=http://www.museopambata.org/ | email= | address=Roxas Boulevard cnr South Drive | lat= | long= | directions=From EDSA, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then take a U-turn on T.M. Kalaw Street. From Quiapo, take Quezon Bridge going to Padre Burgos Street then turn left on Roxas Boulevard. Or you may take the LRT-1 or a jeepney (A. Mabini route), get off on United Nations Avenue, and walk to Roxas Boulevard. Museo Pambata is right beside the U.S. Embassy | phone=+63 2 523-1797 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Aug-Mar: 8AM-5PM, Apr-Jul 9AM-5PM | price={{PHP|100}} | content=A children's interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Opened in 1994, Museo Pambata is the dream come true of Nina Lim-Yuson, who was inspired by the Boston Children’s Museum to open up a similar facility in Manila.}} ===Parks=== [[File:RizalParkjf8373 09.JPG |thumb|250px|Rizal Park]] * '''Rizal Park''' Right outside the walled city is Rizal Park more widely known as the '''Luneta'''. The Luneta is the venue for the national museums, bayside restaurants, an open-air theater featuring free classical music concerts and acclaimed international films, a planetarium, an open gym for early morning jogging and tai chi enthusiasts, or a night ballroom. It offers Japanese, Chinese, Filipino gardens, an orchidarium, an aquarium, and a children's museum. It is a popular meeting spot for family picnics and lovers' trysts, and was the site of the execution of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, and the inaugural grandstand for the incoming President. *'''Paco Park''' was built as a final resting place for Spanish families residing in Manila. After Jose Rizal's execution, his remains were sent and buried here, which is today commemorated by a monument in the park. It is now a public park with jogging lanes and open air concerts, and is also a popular venue for weddings. It is accessible by taxi and bus, or by a 10-minute walk from the LRT-1 United Nations Station. *'''Arroceros Forest Park''' In the heart of downtown Manila, Arroceros Forest Park is a 2.2-hectare piece of land behind the old art deco Metropolitan Theater. Arroceros got its name, which means “rice dealers,” from the rice trade along the Pasig riverbank during the early colonial period. ===Nature and wildlife=== *{{see | name=Manila Zoo | alt= | url=http://manila.gov.ph/tourism/manila-zoological-and-botanical-garden/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rather decrepit, and in need of drastic renovations. The Manila Zoo covers an area of 0.055 km². Accessible via LRT-1 Quirino station. }} *'''Manila Ocean Park''' is a much better maintained marine wildlife facility which is behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park. The 8,000 m² (86,000 sq ft) oceanarium is larger than the Sentosa Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore, and features a 25-m (82-ft) underwater acrylic tunnel. Mostly accessible by taxi, but can be walked if you are in the vicinity of Rizal Park. *'''Balara Grounds''' ===Churches=== [[File:Manila Cathedral, Manila, Philippines.jpg|thumb|250px|The Manila Cathedral]] [[File:FvfIntramuros2720 24.JPG|thumb|250px|The exterior of the San Agustin Church]] ====Spanish colonial churches==== Baroque colonial churches where once proud showcases of the past especially before World War II but the wanton destruction of the Japanese and the equally guilty American soldiers during the Battle of Manila in 1945 dissolved all that except for a handful remaining. Lack of maintenance, vandalism, theft, and no proper awareness, guidance, or education by administering priests and architects who undertook renovation blunders (multiplied more incidents in the provinces) complicated the already pathetic state of remaining churches. *'''San Agustin Church''' *'''Manila Cathedral''' *'''Malate Church''' *'''Santa Ana Church''' *'''Binondo Church''' *'''Santa Cruz Church''' *'''San Nicolas Church''' *'''Tondo Church''' *'''Basilica of San Sebastian''' - The only all steel church of the Asia, the Europeans were tired of building the church over and over again after fires and earthquakes, they finally decided to build the cathedral in solid steel. The materials were ordered from Europe while the architect is Gustav Eiffel; the architect of the Eiffel tower in France. Its Gothic architecture might make you think you're somewhere in the middle of Europe. ====Iglesia ni Cristo Churches==== Aside from the interesting Spanish colonial churches, there is one group of church-structures belonging to the '''Iglesia ni Cristo''', a homegrown reformist church established by a Manileño named Felix Manalo in 1914 that is uniquely Filipino somewhat parallels with the Latter-Day-Saints Mormons (its cultish-ness and disciplined regimen demanded from its congregation), that merit some curiosities. These unique churches have two outstanding features: that they are kept in pristine white condition (with some little color highlights), and they soar to the sky like those gothic cathedrals, or Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, or the Salt Lake Temple in Utah. In some cases, they jot out in the middle of a green countryside off the suburbs of Metro Manila. But even in the midst of urban jungle in Manila, one can't help but notice its towers and spires projecting through the clouds among the busy skyline. No name yet is given to this architectural style but it may safely be called Philippine Gothic Revival and the churches show the usual suspects of Gothic tracery, lacework, and rosettas, with the emphasis of verticality and noticeable indigenous geometric motifs as substitute. The detailing is tasteful and awesome. Its "Vatican" is in the New Era District of Quezon City and can be easily seen from about two to three miles away from all directions heralding in a Cinderella-like castle fashion, their main shrine and headquarters. ===Saint days=== Manileños are mostly very pious Catholic people. On a different angle, being afflicted with problems and ailments, Manileños may not have much alternative and feel that some things are just out of their control and the best way is to ask for answers and solutions to their favorite saints. Some streets leading to a patron saint's home church are extra tight during their special days. For the anthropologically curious, it also provides a good peek into the daily life of the locals, young and old, men or women. *'''St. Jude Thaddeus Shrine''', San Miguel District, Manila - Near Malacañan Palace, this church is the busiest on Thursdays. *'''Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine''', Baclaran District, Pasay City. - Near the border of Parañaque and served by LRT Line 1, this Church is the liveliest on Wednesdays much more especially so because the surrounding area is carpeted by a flea market. *'''The Black Nazarene Minor Basilica''', Quiapo District, Manila - Its feast day is on January 9 but its special day of the week falls on Fridays. ==Do== [[File:Calesa.jpg|thumb|250px|A calesa in Intramuros]] [[File:The lake inside Chinese Garden.jpg|thumb|250px|The Chinese Garden of Rizal Park]] ===Tours=== Tour Manila's historical heart in a historical fashion. Watch out for touts, especially around Rizal Park, and negotiate prices with the ''cochero'' to avoid being ripped off. Manila's most populated district, Tondo, can be explored with a guided tour. There are no organized tour agencies, but you can ask many locals who know the life inside this giant slum. Beware of the hassles like gangs and thugs though, but your tour can go well if you don't provoke suspicious men in this . ===Fiestas & festivals=== Manila is just a bit of experiencing the Philippine fiestas, and if you have time to waste, it can help you connect with the diversity of the Philippine's cultural capital. New Year celebrations are marked with noise, and it's celebrated twice. The '''traditional New Year''' based on the Gregorian calendar is celebrated almost anywhere, from earsplitting firecrackers on the streets to glamorous fireworks displays on Rizal Park. January 1 is a nightmare though to many locals, with all the smoke, trash and the worse, injured merrymakers coming around, as well as a lot of drunk locals and expats. New Year comes again in Binondo, and the streets become alive with the popping of firecrackers and the Dragon and Lion dances. The second week of January is highlighted by the '''Feast of the Black Nazarene''', drawing a huge crowd swarming the old city streets from Binondo to Quiapo. The festivities last about a week, beginning with moving the black wooden image of Jesus to the Quirino Grandstand, where the ritual of kissing and wiping towels on the image (''pahalik'') begins, followed by the procession of replica Nazarenes and the climactic ''Traslación''. Security becomes a major concern, and it can be a hassle for some opportunistic tourists who want to join the crowd in this sacred festivity, as all space is occupied. If the crowd on January 9 is not enough, there are the Santo Niño festivals in the worker-class districts of Tondo and Pandacan. Streets of the mentioned districts become venues for dance parades and the procession of an image of the child Jesus. All Saints' Day in Manila is a solemn celebration, with families visiting the graves of their loved ones in the city's main cemetery, the Manila North Cemetery, but it's not advisable to join the crowds of Manila folks to visit some graves of historical figures. ==Learn== Manila is an educational center, and is home to many of the Philippines' prestigious universities. Most of the well-known tertiary education institutions in the city are found within the '''[[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]''', or the '''U-Belt''', like the University of Santo Tomas, Far East University, University of the East, National University and San Beda University, while some are found inside '''Intramuros''' (e.g. Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum Philippines University) or along the '''Taft Avenue corridor''' between Ermita and Malate (e.g. Adamson University, De La Salle University). Manila's universities have significant numbers of foreign students; tuition fees are much lower and the educational system is much like of the United States. ==Buy== ===Public markets=== Public markets are one microcosm of Manila. Practically, Manileños from all walks of life come here to buy their everyday needs. They are as lively and colorful as any market in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam. Generally, they are divided into wet and dry sections and another section for dining. Dining is very cheap and can be wholesomely hygienic. Just look out for the huge block of ice dragged along the floor on its way from the delivery truck to a stall. If you see one delivered in that manner, never mind, don't eat there, ever. Joking aside, a filling meal will cost you as little as {{PHP|65}}. ===Shopping centers=== One of the experiences that you must try in Manila is shopping and the best way to get a feel for Manila shopping is to go to a ‘tiangge’, a market of stalls where everything can be bargained. There are a lot of flea markets scattered around the city catering to handicrafts, clothes, antiques, and curio souvenirs. These flea markets offers almost everything: gadgets, clothes, bags, shoes, food, furniture, antiques, jewelry and even books which are all often sold at cheaper prices. Aside from flea markets and bazaars, Manila is also home to modern and western-type shopping malls which offers branded products, these are mostly in the commercial, financial and cultural districts of [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and [[Manila/Malate|Malate]] which are known for being a premier shopping destination in Manila. '''Robinsons Place Manila''' is the largest shopping mall in the city, it is a modern shopping mall in the district of [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and is home to a wide collection of international and local retail shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. '''Harrison Plaza''' is also in the district of [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], it is considered to be the first and oldest shopping mall in the country. Other major shopping malls in the city are '''SM City Manila''', '''SM City San Lazaro''', '''Robinsons Otis''' and '''Lucky Chinatown Mall'''. Manila is known for being a major shopping hub of the Philippines, from modern shopping malls to colorful and traditional markets, its all here in Manila. ===Ukay-ukay=== [[File:Divisoria Shopping.jpg|thumb|250px|Divisoria, a haven for shoppers]] If you happen to see just about every Tom, Dick, and Harry in a blighted neighborhood in Manila wearing an Abercrombie & Fitch get-up and Levi's jeans, chances are its original and bought at [[ukay-ukay]]s. How can they afford it? Ukay-ukay is the answer. It's the Philippines' answer to Salvation Army. Nowadays, they are everywhere and Manileños love them. It's actually a contraction of the Tagalog word "Hukay" meaning to dig, the description for the exact action done while rummaging through the bins of clothes. But there are actually no bins installed in those stores, only clothes neatly hung on the racks. For less than {{PHP|100}}, you can find hand-me-down qualities of labeled apparel. The more enterprising provide home delivery and roaming services by hanging them on racks installed on pedicabs, as they make the run on neighborhoods. Judging by the high cost of living to most of the middle class and the soaring gasoline prices, they may be here to stay. It's also great for the budget tourist who would not want to have the hassle of packing and carrying tons of clothes by simply buying them here, then discarding them somewhere as his piles of souvenirs accumulate. ==Eat== ===Street food=== Street food is often described as "'''pantawid gutom'''" or food to tide over, something to temporarily hush a stomach growl, sold at small food stalls, food stands, or food carts set up in places with high amount of pedestrian traffic. Cheap and rushed, it could be something commuters can chew and swallow, or gulp in seconds while transferring from one route to another, or from station-to-station, with a quick standing stop at a sushi, siomai, barbecue, or hotdog stall. The variety of street food available is tremendous and may reward the truly adventurous traveler. Some notable examples are '''''balut''''' (boiled duck embryo), '''''fish ball''''', '''''kwek-kwek''''' (boiled duck, chicken or quail egg covered in an orangy batter and deep fried in hot oil) , '''''isaw''''' (grilled chicken intestines), and '''''banana cue''''' (Philippine plantain fried in hot oil coated with caramelized brown sugar). Low-income workers and students patronize them the most as they commute to their homes, often taking two-hour trips. These are noted in the open streets where they are the cheapest and these are what most bloggers and media immediately see. But there are ones that are as even cleaner as those found in [[Bangkok]] or at par with those in hawker centers in [[Taiwan]], [[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]], or [[Japan]] and [[Korea]]. Mall walkways and Food Courts also offer a wide selection of Street Food menu and that is some notches less in worrying about hygiene. Expect the cost to be a little bit higher, although that would just come up to be in cents difference. For a taste of street food without the accompanying risk, try out '''Balut Eggspress''', which serves ''balut'', kwek kwek and '''one day old chicks''', which are quite literally day old chicks marinated and fried in hot oil; and '''Nanay Q''' which serves special pork and chicken BBQ, liempo, grilled fish and shrimps ===Comfort food=== '''Carinderias''' sound like Spanish style cooking but there is no relation to it. It's simply a collective term for a working class type of eating stall, now with table and seats for sit-in meals, more as a hole-in-the-wall or a makeshift school canteen (some may have wheels) for the lowly construction worker, the jeepney driver, or the student low and tight on budget. The style of presenting the food (no menus but some have posted menus) is laid out on a glass-covered or open counter in pots or deep square aluminum platters (for the more classy ones) and where the customer can just scan his eyes and choose what he wants. '''Panaderias''' are bakeries dispensing bread and pastries. But the line is not clear if they are a separate class of their own or as Street Food. Goldilock's Bakeshop operate as a full-time restaurant but they can have some presence in malls as food stand types. Dunkin' Donuts or Mister Donut also establish their presence as either a shop with dining tables or as a stand-alone stalls. ===Ambulant food=== This is a special class of street food distinguished from the stationary ones. Vendors roam around in their carts in a certain route and a specific time, as some food that are sold are time sensitive, meaning they can only be eaten say, in the morning, or as afternoon snack. Some of their itineraries are neighborhoods, where their target clientele are pre-school or school age children, and some are office blocks, where their prime targets are lady workers. There are only a few types of these food that are mobile. *'''Taho''' - this ubiquitous mushy tofu, found in the whole Southeast Asia has this Philippine version topped with sugar syrup and tapioca balls. It's patronized by everyone, like children in the morning. *'''Mais''' - boiled corn-on-the-cob sold in the early to late afternoon. *'''Binatog''' - boiled glutinous corn topped with coconut milk, sugar, and fresh coconut gratings. *'''Bola-bola''' - fried fish balls, small hotdogs, etc. *'''Assorted Fruits''' *'''Dirty ice cream''' - sold in folksy carts, it announces its presence with a bell that looks more like a collector's item. Flavors are as native themed as its cart - mango, carabao cheese, pandan, and violet yam (''ube''). ===Breakfast=== Breakfast in the city is described as dry - meaning not wet as in noodle and soup or porridge like what is taken in the morning in most Southeast Asian cities. More like an amalgam of the East and the West, specifically the American, Hispanic, and Malay, somehow as if McDonald's and Cuban entrees collided with ''nasi lemak'' to form these creations that are very catchy to begin with for they all end with "'''silog'''". First, these are the key words in Tagalog: '''''Si'''nangag'' for fried garlic rice and ''It'''log''''' for egg more often sunny side up and rarely scrambled. They combine to form the portmanteau "SILOG". Along with these is the main item - meat or fish plus the given mainstays - '''Set A''': lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, '''Set B''': carrots and peas toppings over sinangag, '''Set C''': achara or pickled unripe papaya and carrots, '''Set D''': fried garlic or shallots over sinangag, or Set E: onion rings. Of course, this is assisted with hot coffee, tea, or juice and a couple of morning bread called Pan de Sal (salted bread).There are stalls or '''carinderias''' that specialize in this breakfast "silog" fare called '''"tapsihan"''' named for the first type of these combo ever concocted, the ''tapsilog''. ===Restaurants=== [[File:09853jfSanta Cruz Manila Barangays Foods Street Landmarksfvf 11.jpg|thumb|A Chinese restaurant in [[Manila/Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]]]] Filipino food is safe to say more as a comfort food, a peasant food concocted at a time when all Filipinos were all living on agricultural-fishing existence, contented to eat simply on rice and one or two-dish meal - one dry and the other wet or soupy. Even if Filipinos have attained a higher degree of sophistication, the same ingredients are used and the same flavor is maintained. Most sit-down and casual dining restaurants in Manila would fall under the mid-range category. But there are budget ones as well. For budget dining, just follow the office workers making a beeline to building basements, canteens, or ''carinderias'' (road side stalls) during lunchbreak almost everywhere in the city and even in high class [[Makati]] area. The men usually wear short sleeved Barong Tagalog and the ladies, like bank teller attires. These are not lowly workers but they pay lunch as cheap as {{PHP|45}} complete with a clear broth, a dish, and a cup of rice enough to energize the office worker for the rest of the day. University canteens open to the public offer student meals and have resident nutritionists too. Along Recto and Nicanor Reyes Sts., the epicenter of downtown university belt cosmos, there are dime a dozen shops that offer complete and filling budget meals as low as {{PHP|35}}. Manila as a national hub of regional cooking, has almost all its regions represented in eating establishments either exclusively or featured with the others. General restaurants, either catering for the working class or the elite, can offer varied dishes coming from every region and have assimilated in every one's palette taste. For example the northern region called Ilocos has its favorite fare called '''pinakbet''' approved by practically everyone and has melted in every local's daily diet although it still sticks to be identified as an Ilocano fare. ===Fast food=== Even while the 'enlightened' world hates McDonald's and Pizza Hut, Filipinos are great lovers of its dining style and menus - hotdogs on stick, hotdogs on bun, hamburgers, or cheeseburgers, pizzas, and spaghettis. Their pictures proliferate everywhere, be it as street food or sit-in meal. Manileños also love donuts in the personification of which began with Dunkin' Donuts and Mister Donut, which were dethroned by the J. COs and Krispy Kremes. Philippine-style spaghettis are made sweeter than usual. Manila has most of the usual American fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Subway, Dairy Queen, Shakey's Pizza, Taco Bell, Dunkin' Donuts, TGIF, Italianni's, Outback, and KFC. Jollibee, the Filipino counterpart of McDonald's who now eclipses it's once held dominant position, is very common in Manila. It started out as a spoof spin-off of McDonald's, copying its menu and business model but substituting it with local ingredients (ex. mango pie for apple pie) and taking consideration of the local palate, now has become a billion dollar peso-franchise business empire. Another spin-off of this business is '''Chowking''', the same business model and packaging (styrofoam, plastics, and cardboard) but with Chinese influenced menus and has become as ubiquitous as '''Jollibee''' and McDonald's. Another spin-off to the spin-off is '''Mang Inasal''', this time the theme is country or provincial style menu with packaging this time using banana leaf and cane and bamboo baskets as plates, and claypots as serving plates catering to native food lovers. Coffee shops such as Starbucks and Seattle's Best are quite common in malls and commercial centers. Meals could be as low as US$2 to US$3 in most fast food joints. A typical burger meal with fries and a drink would fall under this range. ===Desserts=== Some of the food offered by these dessert establishments may also be on restaurant menus (since these are categorically dessert items), those that specialize in local cuisine. But these parlors are also a separate category of their own. Goldilocks and Red Ribbon, super hygienic Americanized establishments stand out from the rest usually found in malls, and from the humble food stalls in the public markets where they originated. These two are basically bakeshops but they function as native ice cream parlors, serving more or less the following which are authentically or adaptively Filipino desserts such as '''sago parfait''', '''halo-halo''' (the queen of Philippine desserts), '''leche flan''', '''mais con yelo''' (iced sweet corn porridge in syrup), '''saba con yelo''' (iced stewed plantain in syrup) and '''polvoron''' ===''Pulutan''=== The Philippines has its own version of the Spanish Tapas but little is known about it outside the country even if Filipinos have invaded almost all corners of the globe, employed and even permanently residing in their host countries. Anyway, it's more or less the same kind of presentation - as a finger, toothpick, or fork food, and relevance - to accompany any alcoholic drink, mostly beer, on a social gathering between neighbors, relatives, work colleagues, peers, and clients and mostly fall under male-bonding or camaraderie social dining. It comes from the root word "'''pulot'''" meaning "to pick up". It is always served in a communal plate or bowl with plenty of forks (if it needs to pick up the food, otherwise finger is OK) arrayed on a plate like oars on a boat. If there's a need for a dipping sauce, then a bowl is also served with it to be used communally. ==Drink== A very local drinking experience in Manila meant going to beer gardens or beerhouses as is commonly called. They are scattered mostly around the working districts of Sampaloc, Santa Mesa, Quiapo and even the tourist belt areas of Ermita and Malate. Every city in the metropolis has practically its own adult entertainment strip, block, or district where these establishments can be found. These are heavily sexualized. It's mostly working class men and those working in the military and police establishments who are the clientele with young sexy and provocatively dressed waitresses or euphemistically called GROs (Guest Relations Officers) serving the customers. Some beer gardens take it up a level higher and have entertainment on the sides with scantily two-piece suit dancers taking turns on the stage. The kind of food served somewhat resemble the Spanish Tapas style ranging from the simple such as peanuts, corn, and peas - boiled or deep fried to mundane such as fried pork, beef, chicken to the adventurous such as other body parts - ears, gizzards, livers, hearts, intestines, brains, balls, blood, and what have you. They are categorized under the subject [[Pulutan]]. For establishments resembling the Western version of a pub, these establishments are concentrated in '''Remedios Circle''' in '''Malate''' district, a very important hub of nightlife. Bohemian [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], the older [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] neighborhood that stretches between them contains a variety of venues serving a combination of food, comedy, alcohol, and live music. Karaoke and videoke bars are also very common as majority of Manileños are American Idol fans as one's living room can be easily converted into one. ==Work== The workforce in Manila covers everything from daily, minimum wage earners to expats being driven in BMWs. Standard working time varies, especially with the proliferation of contact centers, but the usual working hours are 8AM-5PM. Given that the traffic within the Manila escalates exponentially as the day begins, it's always better to leave early for meetings. Punctuality is formerly less valued on business meetings; things go by "Filipino time" – in contrast to the more punctual "American time", and it was expected that the attendee would be late by up to one hour. However, this has been significantly reduced through the years, although the bad traffic is usually (and realistically) cited as the main cause for missing one's appointment. Makati City is the country's main Central Business District, and, on every given weekday, it seems that all roads lead here. Multinational firms and big businesses hold offices here. Ortigas Center, which cuts across the borders of Mandaluyong City, Pasig City and Quezon City, act as to be the alternative business districts with companies such as the Asian Development Bank headquarters and the World Bank Manila office in this vicinity. ==Sleep== ''Check for hotel listings in the appropriate [[#Districts|districts]]'' Prior to asking '''where''' to sleep in Manila one should ask '''whether''' to sleep in Manila. Manila is the government center of the Philippines, but not necessarily the most central location for business travellers or tourists inside [[Metro Manila]], neither the most safe or pleasant area of the city. Check the [[Metro Manila]] article for other options on where to stay in the city. On the other hand, staying in Manila is definitely an affordable choice, more so than in affluent business areas of the 4th District. You can sleep in a Manila Hotel for as cheap as {{PHP|500}} per night if you wish. Don't expect many luxuries at this price though! Manila has a lot of hotels, inns and apartelles. Most of these accommodations can be found within Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay, or in the districts of Ermita and Malate. Manila's hotel accommodations are 20 to 30 minutes away from the international and domestic airport. There are many major international hotel chains which have a presence in Metro Manila. Rates are still generally cheaper here compared to the same class of hotels in western cities. A stay in these hotels however, would be considered a luxury by Philippine standards particularly since the cost is a month's income for some Filipinos. ==Connect== Payphones are very common in the city center. The use of mobile phones is also very extensive. To use your mobile phone, it has to be at least a dualband GSM phone. Globe and Smart are the Philippine's largest mobile carriers and they invite you to use them as a roaming partner (inquire from your home carrier if they have Globe and Smart as a roaming partner). To call anywhere within Metro Manila, simply dial the 7-digit telephone number from a payphone or a landline. If you need to call anywhere else within the Philippines, dial 0 + area code + telephone number. To make an international phone call, dial 00 + country code + area code + telephone number. Internet cafes have become a common sight in Metro Manila. Most malls would have at least one internet cafe. Most internet cafes provide broadband speeds. '''Netopia''' and '''Pacific Internet''' are common chains. Netopia also has a branch at the MRT-3 Ayala Station. Cheap overseas calls can be made at Netopia branches via their VOIP service. Most coffee shops now also have WiFi services available so you can surf the net while sipping a cuppa. Airborneaccess.net and WIZ are the most common WiFi providers. Ask around if usage is free of charge, otherwise, as the case is often, you will have to buy an internet access card at the counter. ==Stay safe== Despite a reputation for crimes and congestion, Manila is relatively safe if you follow basic precautions. Touristy areas are well patrolled by police or private security, and most trips are done by public transport. Driving is surely the worse way to get around if you do not know large city driving. ===Crime=== Petty crimes are one risk, but you may get around without any hassle if you maintain common sense. Drugs, generally ''shabu'' and marijuana, are rife on crowded residential communities, but drug dealers generally hide inside homes while police and anti-drug agents are routinely searching houses for suspected drugs. Theft is common, especially pickpocketing. You should act cautiously as you would in any other developing country, especially considering if you do not look Filipino. Thieves and con artists are likely to see you as an easy target. However, most travelers from other Asian nations, especially from southeast Asia, should have no problem blending in with the crowd. Violent crimes are just another story; locals are more likely to be targeted by robbery at gunpoint. Bag snatchers can turn violent: some women are dragged on the streets with leg injuries when attempting to take back the bags from motorcycle thieves. Tondo is notorious for the most violent crimes as a gang capital. Get away from slums to avoid becoming targets of impulsive attacks by drunk thugs and drug addicts, though locals generally fall victim. Dressing like a local can help, but avoid wearing clothes that may cause unwanted attention, like sleeveless shirts and shorts that lowlifes often wear. During rush hour, watch out for pickpockets on the crowded trains. Be vigilant when taking jeepneys; the next passenger beside you can be a pickpocket, but students in uniform are the most common victims. Groping is also another issue, especially during rush hour. ===Scams=== Watch out for people who approach you and pretend they recognize you. They will say they work at your hotel (such as room service or security) and that they know you from there. They then say it is their day off and since they just happened to bump into you they want to show you something nice that is nearby. They may be very convincing even to experienced travelers. It is always a scam. Another popular scam is for a con artist to befriend a tourist and offer to show them around, hang out, etc. After gaining the tourist's trust, the con artist then slips drugs into the tourist's food or drinks. The con artist then leads the drugged, groggy victim to an ATM and watches while he/she enters her pin. The con artist is then free to withdraw all the money from the account. Get into a car or go anywhere with people '''only if you know them''' (even if they say that have helped you at the hotel on a previous occasion). They are best fended off if you just ignore them. If they persist, say, "Are you going to leave me alone or should I call the police?" That makes them leave quickly. ===Bars and nightclubs=== The Ermita and Malate areas are popular for its bars and nightclubs, particularly the ''girlie bar'' aimed to foreigners, and some aspects of prostitution (e.g. stripping, pimping) that follows them. But the nightlife goes beyond the tourist zone; even the University Belt around Sampaloc has a vibrant nightlife scene with an abundance of beer houses, clearly targeted to students despite zoning restrictions that prohibit their establishment within the {{convert|400|m|sp=us|adj=on}} radius of schools and universities, and it is not uncommon for some groups of uniformed students, commonly boys, to sneak out of campus and hang out during class hours along with grown-ups seeking a drink and scantily clad women. The '''legal drinking age''' is 18, the '''age of consent''' is 12 as of 2017, and '''students in uniform, even those already at the legal drinking age, are prohibited''' from going to any bar and nightclub during school days. Manila police raid watering holes for routine checks for prostitutes (in girliebars), and young patrons and uniformed students (in beer houses and night clubs). Adult locals must present an identity card or any other valid government-issued photo ID, while foreign travellers must always bring a passport (or a photocopy of it) as police raid drinking establishments to check for expired visas. Students in uniform must risk disciplinary hot water if caught. ===Slums and rough areas=== Manila has its notoriety for slums and seedy communities. Tondo, while it has a diverse culture, can be just as dangerous, with its history of violent crimes led by gangs; it is considered the '''gang capital of the Philippines'''. Many residential areas are just as rough as Tondo, of note is the San Andres Bukid district to the southeast. Both are some of the largest slum communities in the Philippines. A walking tour can just lead you to a rough area. Nuisances that impedes a pleasurable walking tour are dirty and malnourished children who freely use the streets as their playground, manholes that were left open (or probably its cover stolen to be sold as metal scrap), dog feces, uncollected garbage, undisciplined cars and mostly jeepneys weaving in and out of the lanes as they pick up passengers, and political billboards. ===Public demonstrations=== Areas of Manila, the '''Mendiola Bridge''' in San Miguel and the '''US Embassy''' in Ermita, are hotbeds for public unrest, and they are frequent venues for large public demonstrations. Leftist groups are the most notorious for causing public unrest; peaceful protests in those place can turn violent, with protesters clashing with anti-riot police. Always be informed by tuning into the local news and avoid joining demonstrations. Philippine immigration laws prohibits foreigners from joining any protests, and there is the risk of getting injured when demonstrations turn violent. ==Stay healthy== *'''Manila Social Hygiene Clinic'''. 208 Quiricada Street Santa Cruz (in front of San Lazaro Hospital). Free STD and HIV testing and treatment. Monday - Thursday 8am - 3pm. ==Go next== ===Within the metro=== You may take day trips to Manila's neighbors next door. *'''[[Makati]]''' – Bustling skyline, classy shopping and a vibrant nightlife. *'''[[Pasay]]''' – While it is just another chaotic suburban neighbor, Manila's "tourist belt" extends to areas built on land reclaimed from Manila Bay. It houses [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]], so you can take some time before going onto an onward flight. ===South Luzon=== * '''[[Tagaytay]]''' &mdash; is a city on a ridge overlooking Taal Lake. The spectacular view of the Taal volcano in the middle of the lake, combined with the exquisite cuisine from the numerous ridge-side restaurants has made this a favorite weekend excursion for Manila residents (roughly 1 hour from Ninoy Aquino International Airport). * '''[[Mount Batulao]]''' is a popular trekking destination near Tagaytay, with the same nice views and cool weather, making for a nice dayhike. Other nearby dayhikes include Pico de Loro and Mount Maculot (which has nice views of Taal Lake). * '''[[Taal]]''' &mdash; is a heritage town containing many Spanish period homes that were built from the spoils of coffee, sugar and other 19th century export crops. A number of these homes have been turned into heritage museums that allow one to imagine what life was like during those times. * '''[[Antipolo]]''' &mdash; Manilans make their annual summertime pilgrimage to the shrine of the Nuestra Senora dela Paz y Buenviaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage) in this hilltop town. Once there, you can partake of the delicacies such as roasted cashew nuts and kalamay (glutinuous rice pudding). The Hinulugang Taktak Falls are nearby and prove a welcome respite to the city's hustle and bustle. On the way up to Antipolo via the Sumulong Highway are restaurants and bars which provide an excellent view of the Metro skyline. (around 1½ hours from airport) ===North Luzon=== * '''[[Subic|Subic Freeport Zone]]''' &mdash; This former American military base has been converted into an industrial park and ironically, an eco-tourism zone. Within the confines of the freeport one can partake of practically all of the activities that most tourists generally experience in the Philippines: sun-tanning on white sand beaches, bay side dining, studying English, forest canopy walking, wreck diving, casino gaming, survival trekking with native Aeta guides, bar hopping, golfing, getting a massage (one spa even offers synchronized massage with two masseuses) and other spa treatments, outlet shopping, you name it (around 3½ hours from airport). * '''[[Corregidor Island]]''' * '''[[Bataan]]''' – Historic province with memories of World War II. * '''[[Baguio]]''' &mdash; lies further north and up in the mountains of the Cordilleras. With its cool climate and pine trees, Baguio is said to be the summer capital of the Philippines (around 8 hours from airport). ===Routes=== For rapid transit routes, consult the district guides. More detailed routes of numbered highways can be found on the district pages. {{routebox | image1=AH26 (N120) sign.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=S | majorl1= Continues as [[File:N61 (Philippines).svg|22px]] to [[Parañaque]] | minorl1='''[[Pasay]]''' | directionr1=N | majorr1=[[Caloocan]] | minorr1=[[Navotas]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=N145 (Philippines).svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=Continues as [[File:AH26 (E2) sign.svg|22px]] [[File:Skyway new logo.png|22px]] to [[Muntinlupa|Alabang]] | minorr2='''[[Makati]]''' | link2= | caption2= | image3=N170 (Philippines).svg | imagesiz3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3='''[[Pasay]]''' | directionr3=E | majorr3=END | minorr3='''[[Quezon City]]''' | link3= | caption3= | image4=N180 (Philippines).svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=END | minorl4=Junction with [[File:N170 (Philippines).svg|22px]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Quezon City]] | minorr4=[[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]] | link4= | caption4= }} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Metro Manila}} {{geo|14.583333|120.966667|zoom=11}} 2brwa87pv1nfj6eccp7kkrndhh81sga 0 21264 4491964 4491339 2022-07-28T19:36:28Z *angys* 2171403 /* Get in */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Mantin.jpg|thumb|Mantin]] '''Mantin''' is a town in Seremban District, [[Negeri Sembilan]], [[Malaysia]]. ==History== In the early days, Mantin was well known because of tin mining business by a Chinese towkay (business owner) named Kong Sang. Due to plenty of tin, the Europeans called the place Mine Tin for its tin (lombong timah). However, the locals could not pronounce Mine Tin correctly. Instead, they called the place Mantin. Following the completion of the railway connecting Seremban and Kajang in 1903 which made the export of tin economical, Mantin became a town. The town attracted a large number of Chinese migrants, mainly Hakka, for the tin mining business. Mantin was the center of tin mining business of Negeri Sembilan in the early 20th century. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is the [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] which is about 38 km from Mantin. It is the main gateway from/to Malaysia. ===By car=== *From KLIA, exit the airport area, drive along Salak Tinggi, Nilai, and Pajam (a nearby town) for about 38 km. *From Seremban, drive north for about 17 km. *From Kajang, drive south for about 28 km. *From [http://www.plus.com.my/ North-South Expressway (PLUS)], exit Nilai toll and turn left, drive along Pajam for about 16 km. *From [http://www.ijm.com/infrastructure/toll/LEKAS/ Lekas Expressway], exit Mantin toll and turn left. This expressway connects Mantin with Kajang and Seremban. ===By train=== * The nearest railway station is the Seremban Railway Station which is in the city center of Seremban. It offers [http://ktmintercity.com.my/ inter-city train] {{dead link|December 2020}} services (southbound to Johor and Singapore; northbound to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, and Hat Yai Thailand) and [http://www.ktmb.com.my/ Komuter train] services (to Kuala Lumpur, Rawang, and Ipoh). This station is within walking distance of the bus terminal of Seremban. * Batang Benar Komuter Station is about 10 km from Mantin but offers just KTM Komuter train services. ===By bus=== myBAS Route T50 operated by CityLiner (Nilai-Mantin-Seremban) stops here. ==Get around== Mantin is a small town and there is just one main street (Jalan Besar) so it is unlikely, if not impossible, to get lost. If lost, just ask around for directions. Be sure to look left and right before crossing any street, especially the main street. Like other small towns in Malaysia, motorcycles like to ride against traffic on the same lane for their own convenience and laziness. ==See== * '''Jalan Besar'''. Also known as the main street, it is where most of the attractions and historical buildings are. Along the street includes places such as banks, pasar (wet market), petrol (gas) stations, police station, and a post office. * '''Gurudwara Sahib Sikh Temple''' was built in 1890s and is one of the oldest Sikh temples in Malaysia. * '''St. Aloysius Catholic Church''' was built in 1901 with impressive architecture. It was famous for its nunnery before the nuns moved to Seremban. * {{see | name=SJK (C) Chung Hua Mantin | alt= | url=http://www.sjkc.com.my/school/sch/history.asp-id=14.html {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1913 and has been expanded and rebuilt several times throughout the years due to increasing numbers of students. }} * {{see | name=Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar | alt= | url=http://www.ktj.edu.my/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is a British-style boarding school which was founded in 1991. }} * {{see | name=KTG Education Group | alt= | url=http://www.ktg.edu.my/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An education group with five colleges listed under the group. Its campus is located at Mantin. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Staffield Country Resort | alt= | url=http://www.berjayaclubs.com/staffield/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is a 27-hole international standard golf course which opened its doors in 1994. See external link for more details. }} * '''Taman Rekreasi Gallah'''. It was a recreational park on the route from/to Seremban but was deforested and closed down for the development of Lekas Expressway. ==Buy== * '''Pasar Malam'''. The night market is next to the main street at Taman Bunga Raya. It is available on Sunday evening. ==Eat== Due to its demographic, Mantin was famous for traditional Hakka food. The most famous Yong Tau Foo vendor has lost its glory after the demolition of the old theater, which was next to its original shop. The vendor now operates at the Mantin Hawker Center which is on the main street. Another famous food was Woon Chai Koh (a kind of rice pudding) but the original vendor has already retired. Other Malaysian food is being served, especially along the main street and in the Mantin Hawker Center. Mantin is also a famous place for growing Durian, Star Fruits, Jack Fruits, Rose Apple and guavas. During durian season (July-August), there is a durian orchard named [http://www.dstar.com.my/ "Durio Star"] which serves fresh Mantin durian on-the-spot. ==Sleep== There are no hotels in Mantin. The nearest hotels are those located in [[Nilai]] and [[Seremban]]. ==Go next== There are places, both in Negeri Sembilan and Selangor, worth visiting that are easily accessible from Mantin such as Broga (22 km), Nilai (14 km), [[Kajang]] (28 km), [[Kuala Lumpur]] (57 km), [[Port Dickson]] (45 km), and [[Seremban]] (17 km). {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|2.7231|101.8950}} 3d1fc9r9fbe03x39ugf8rmf65xlaepd 0 21296 4492092 4491393 2022-07-29T04:02:02Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Maple Ridge''' is a city of about 82,000 people (2016) on the north shore of the Fraser River in the [[Fraser Valley]] of [[British Columbia]]. Haney, an eastern district of Maple Ridge, has a century-long history as a commercial centre. ==Understand== [[File:Voyageur canoes Alouette Lake.jpg|thumb|Voyageur canoes Alouette Lake]] Maple Ridge is made up of several different historical areas: Albion, Haney (downtown), Iron Mountain, Kanaka Creek, Port Hammond, Ruskin, Silver Valley, Thornhill, Webster's Corners, Whonnock, and Yennadon. Some of these areas are identified with a cultural group. For instance, Albion and Webster's Corner are represented by the many Finnish families that settled in the area. While Port Hammond is known for its small cottage-like mill houses built by the local mill to house its workers. Ruskin is the location of a community hall of the Sons of Norway, although the area was founded by English followers of John Ruskin. Kanaka Creek began was a community for Kanaka employees of Fort Langley. Port Haney, on the Fraser River to the southwest of downtown Haney, is the site of the West Coast Express commuter rail station. It is a heritage district created to protect some of the remaining buildings from earlier times. In addition to buildings already on-site when this was the steamboat landing and the Canadian Pacific Railway station, other heritage buildings from around the City of Maple Ridge were relocated to Port Haney to preserve them and enhance the heritage flavour of the location. [[File:Pitt Lake 04.jpg|thumb|Pitt Lake]] Early settlers in Maple Ridge engaged in forestry and agriculture. Forestry companies continue to be the largest private-sector employers in the district. They include companies that manufacture building materials, yachts and poles. The soil and climate are not well-suited to the production of traditional food crops, but berry crops, nurseries and horse breeding are profitable sectors. The City of Maple Ridge has become a popular location for feature films and television series. On almost any day there is a film or TV crew working in the city. The Ridge Film Studios is in an old retail space in the downtown and serves as a set location for episodic television programs. Maple Ridge's film roots go back to the 1970s when scenes for the feature film ''Rambo'' were shot here. Over time the city has become a background for a number of films and TV series including ''The X-Files'', ''Bordertown'', ''Smallville'', ''Bird on a Wire'', ''We're No Angels'', ''Percy Jackson & the Lightening Thief'', and ''Stargate SG-1''. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. ===By car=== Maple Ridge lies along Highway 7 and can be accessed from the west via [[Pitt Meadows]] or from the east via [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]]. From Highway 1, you can take the 176th St. and 192nd St. (eastbound only) exits in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], or the 200th St. exit in [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] and cross the Golden Ears Bridge into Maple Ridge. ===By air=== From [[Vancouver]] or its airport ({{IATA|YVR}}), expect at least a one-hour commute by car during off peak hours, or over two hours by bus. The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is the only Fraser Valley airport (other than water airports) on the Fraser River's north side. It is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the confluence of the Pitt and Fraser rivers, and serves the area north of the Fraser River from Mission up to and including Vancouver. Abbotsford International Airport, which is 40 km (25 mi) away in [[Abbotsford]], offers flights daily throughout Canada and to the Caribbean and the United States. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q16740}}[https://www.translink.ca TransLink]'s bus services in Maple Ridge are slim but sufficient. The 701 and 791 buses run along Dewdney Trunk Road and will take you to the main spots in town. From there community shuttles can take you the rest of the way, but they run infrequently. There are also a few cab companies based in Maple Ridge. ===By public transit=== {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], Maple Ridge, [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{Pbri|0.5em}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{Pbri|0.5em}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{Pbri|0.5em}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} In Maple Ridge, buses and the West Coast Express are available. Haney Place Exchange is the main bus exchange, with every bus line in Maple Ridge stopping here at some point along its route. The standard bus fare is {{translink|1}}. Bus service is available from Maple Ridge directly to [[Coquitlam]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], and [[Port Coquitlam]]. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Alouette Taxi|alt=|url=https://www.alouettetaxi.ca/|phone=+1 604-465-5555|lastedit=2022-07-27}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== {{mapframe}} There isn't much to see in Maple Ridge. Probably the biggest attraction is a large clock with a steel horse monument on top, outside City Hall on Dewdney Trunk Road. In the past, its limbs would move every 15 minutes to make the horse stand up on its hind legs, but apparently it doesn't even do that anymore. * {{see | name=The Arts Centre and Theatre (ACT) | alt= | url=https://www.theactmapleridge.org | email= | address=11944 Haney Place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-476-2787 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-07 | content=The principal venue for performing arts in Maple Ridge. The ACT has received a gold certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program. }} * {{see | name=The Maple Ridge Art Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address= 11944 Haney Place | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-07 | content=Focusing on local artists and art students. }} Maple Ridge is the home of the Maple Ridge Concert Band, a community concert band. ==Do== [[File:Golden Ears Provincial Park (49297122813).jpg|thumb|Golden Ears Provincial Park]] Maple Ridge is pretty good for walking and hiking: * {{listing | type=do | name=Golden Ears Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/ | email= | address= | lat=49.2915 | long=-122.4920 | directions=take 232 street north and follow the signs | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1534860 |lastedit=2022-03-19| content=Plenty of easy to moderate hiking trails, as well as a day-use area for swimming and boating. }} * There are several kilometres worth of dykes to the north, along the Alouette River and other smaller streams and sloughs. Other activities include: * {{listing | type=do | name=Planet Ice | alt= | url=http://www.planetice.ca/mapleridge/index.cfm | email= | address=23588 105th Avenue | lat=49.1939 | long=-122.5660 | directions= | phone=+1 604 467-2883 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$2.52-4.37 plus the cost of skate rentals, if you do not own | content=A large, state-of-the-art skating arena. It is used mostly for amateur hockey teams, but offers public skating several times per week. }} * Go horseback riding at one of the many equestrian centres in Maple Ridge. The town prides itself as "horse country" and it is not uncommon to see people riding horses on the dykes, the trails at Golden Ears Park, or even on the roads. *'''Festivals and annual parades''': the Santa Claus Parade & Christmas in the Park, Earth Day celebrations in Memorial Peace Park, Canada Day in Memorial Peace Park, GETI Fest in Memorial Peace Park, AdStock Music Festival in Memorial Peace Park, Aboriginal Day celebrations in Memorial Peace Park, the Celebrate the Night Halloween & Fireworks event at Memorial Peace Park, the Caribbean Festival at the Albion Fairgrounds and the one of the longest running agricultural fairs in BC, Country Fest at the fairgrounds. *One of the largest '''Remembrance Day celebrations''' in the Lower Mainland each November 11 at Memorial Peace Park. The event is hosted by the Royal Canadian legion Branch #88 and boasts annual attendance of over 2000 local residents for the parade of veterans and first responders and moving Cenotaph ceremony. ==Buy== Maple Ridge has embraced its reputation as being a cheaper place to live, suitable for seniors and lower income families. As such, there are plenty of locally owned shops offering decent quality products for good prices, as well as plenty of discount and dollar stores. If you're looking for high-end retail, Maple Ridge is definitely not the place to be. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Haney Place Mall | alt= | url=https://www.haneyplacemall.com/ | email= | address=11900 Haney Place | lat=49.2185 | long=-122.5985 | directions= | phone=+1 604 467-1554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The biggest shopping centre in Maple Ridge, but that isn't saying much. Not by any means an impressive mall with only a couple dozen stores or so. }} * Check out some of the locally owned shops in the downtown core, within walking distance of Haney Place Mall. *'''The Haney Farmers Market''' runs every Saturday from 9AM until 2PM starting in May through to October at Memorial Peace Park. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Billy Miner Alehouse and Cafe | url=http://www.billyminer.ca | email= | address=22355 River Road, Port Haney | lat= | long= | directions=Nearly opposite the Western Express train station | phone=+1 604-467-6002, +1 604-467-6007 (cafe) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Alehouse: M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Su 11AM-11PM; Cafe daily 9AM-10PM | price=Pizzas $15-20, burgers $13-17 | content=Pub food in a charming, historic building overlooking the Fraser River. A range of local beers on tap. Menu is long on burgers and pizza, with vegetarian and vegan options. Minors are welcome in the cafe next door, and the same food (and drink) is served in both places. }} * {{eat | name= Bruce’s Country Market | alt= | url=http://www.bruces.ca/ | email= | address=23963 Lougheed Hwy | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-463-9817 | tollfree= | hours=Summer: M-F 7AM-9PM, Sa Su 8AM-9PM; winter M-W 7AM-8PM, Th F 7AM-9PM, Sa Su 8AM-8PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-07 | content=Specializing in fresh, wild salmon from their gillnetters and smoked salmon prepared according to our own traditional family smoking methods. They also offer a wide variety of other seafood, gourmet groceries, conventional and organic produce, and a deli. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Big Feast | alt= | url=https://big-feast.ca/ | email= | address=11920 227 St, Maple Ridge | lat=49.2190 | long=-122.5939 | directions= | phone=+1 604-477-4334 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-07 | content= }} ==Drink== There are plenty of good bars and pubs in Maple Ridge. Generally you will not have trouble finding a seat - unless it is Friday or Saturday and the Vancouver Canucks are playing. * {{listing | type=drink | name=The Black Sheep Pub | alt= | url=http://theblacksheeppub.ca/ | email= | address=12968 232nd Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-476-1008 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-midnight, F Sa until 1AM | price=Mains $23-27, burgers and sandwiches $10-13, pastas $12-28 | lastedit=2018-05-07 | content=A popular neighbourhood pub. }} ==Sleep== *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=21650 Lougheed Highway | lat=49.2165 | long=-122.6218 | directions= | phone=+1 604-467-1511 | tollfree=+1-800-780-7234 | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $123 | content=Free Wifi, parking, and breakfast. Pool. Non-smoking hotel. Suites. Fitness centre. }} ==Connect== The area around Highway 224 and Lougheed is friendly although a bit backward in a lot of ways. There is a problem with an abundance of drug users, drunks, beggars, etc. Look where you are going and common sense applies. ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=BC-7.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[Pitt Meadows]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | image2=Translinkwce.svg | imagesize2=22 | caption2=West Coast Express | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vancouver]] | minorl2=[[Pitt Meadows]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] }} {{geo|49.2167|-122.6000}} {{IsPartOf|Fraser Valley}} {{Usablecity}} qwjllaqdigf38tg5k36ft9wfzwvmifx 0 21701 4491779 4178445 2022-07-28T12:18:11Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mayapur_Banner.jpg}} [[File:Mayapur 2006.jpg|thumb|400px|Overview of ISKCON headquarters]] '''Mayapur''' is a village in [[Southeast Bengal]], [[India]], where the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (known informally around the world as the Hare Krishnas) was founded and has its headquarters. ==Understand== Mayapur is a village on the east bank of the river Ganges, which is considered holy by Hindus and lovingly known as mother Ganga. It's approximately 130 km north of [[Kolkata]] and across the Ganges from the city of Nabadwip. [[Nabadwip]] is the birthplace of Sri Krishna Chaitanya, who was born in 1486. His followers believed he was an incarnation of Krishna, and he is the one who started the Hare Krishna movement; he was the first to teach widespread mass chanting and singing of the Hare Krishna mantra. ==Get in== ===By bus=== ISKCON Kolkata operates AC and non-AC buses thrice a week, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 033 64588777, 033 32488041, +91-3330-289258. The bus takes passengers from the Kolkata temple straight to Mayapur. Iskcon Kolkata also provides cars for hire, 033 64588777. ===By train=== ====From [[Howrah]] station==== If you are catching a train at Howrah, a clean and less-crowded train to catch is Intercity express, which leaves Howrah at about 3:15PM. It reaches Nabadwip Dham by about 5:15PM. There are trains leaving Howrah and which pass through Nabadwip Dham, practically every hour and a half, but they are sometimes quite crowded. It takes about 3 hours to reach Nabadwip Dham from Howrah. But it is a better option to get down at Bishnupriya Halt Station which is nearer to Nabadwip Ferry Ghat. Once you reach Nabadwip Dham station, you have to take a rickshaw to Nabadwip Ferry Ghat and then get on a boat to cross over the Ganga to reach Hular Ghat at Mayapur. Take a rickshaw to come to ISKCON’s Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir. ====From Sealdah station==== Sealdah is a train station in Kolkata. There are trains leaving Sealdah and which pass through Krishnanagar City Jn station. Usually these trains are crowded. It takes about two hours to reach Krishnanagar from Sealdah in express train. In local EMU it will take 2½ hours. ====From Krishnanagar==== From Krisnanagar, you can catch a rickshaw to go to the bus terminal (“bus stand”) and catch a bus to Mayapur. Or, you can get into a three-wheeler to go to Mayapur Ghat in Swarup Ganj (where Bhaktivinoda Thakura used to live), get on a boat to cross over the Jalangi river to reach Hular Ghat at Mayapur. Then take a rickshaw to come to Mayapur. ==Get around== Walk or get a rickshaw. ==See== * {{see | name=ISKCON Temple | alt=Sri Sri Radha Madhava temple complex | url=http://nadia.gov.in/Tourism-Details/tourism-details.html | email= | address= | lat=23.4249 | long=88.3906 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |content=This is the head temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. }} : '''Left side of the main temple''' : On the left side of the main temple room is a murti of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya, Srila Prabhupada in his Vyasasana. : '''Right side''' : On the right side, on the main altar are the presiding deities: the beautiful larger than life size Sri Sri Radha Madhava, surrounded by Their Ashta-sakhis (eight principal gopi friends) — Sri Lalita, Sri Champakalata, Sri Chitra, Sri Tungavidya, Sri Vishaka, Sri Indulekha, Sri Rangadevi and Sri Sudevi, along with Gauranga Mahaprabhu and Giri-Govardhana. The small Radha Madhava Deities in the altar are carried in a procession during Ratha-yatra and other festivals like Jhulana-yatra (swing festival) or boat festival. These Deities are also taken out in a procession on a chariot every Saturday after Sandhya-arati during winter from the beginning of the Kartika (Damodara) month till Gaura-purnima. : '''Centre''' : In the centre of the temple is the God Nrisimhadeva, considered by his followers as merciful. This rare form of Nrisimhadeva is known as “Sthanu-Nrisimha” and this is the only place where this particular form of Nrisimhadeva is known to be worshipped. With bent knees and in great anger with reddish eyes, He is pictured as ready to spring out of the pillar to attack the demons and protect His devotees. The Deity was installed here in 1986 after the temple was attacked by dacoits. : The third altar (past Lord Nrisimhadeva), adjacent to the main temple hall is the Sri Sri Pancha-tattva temple. The most attractive and magnificent larger-than-life deities of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu with His associates Sri Nityananda Prabhu, Sri Advaita Acharya, Sri Gadhadhara Pandita and Sri Srivasa Thakura were installed in 2004, which was a remarkable event in the history of ISKCON. The small Pancha-tattva deities were installed earlier, in 1996. : '''Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir''' The magnificent memorial shrine of Srila Prabhupada is the largest of its kind in India. The tall majestic marble dome dominates the skyline and shines beautifully in the golden rays of the sun at sunrise and sunset. The garland which adorned him while placing him in Samadhi has been brought and laid down in the Pushpa Samadhi Mandir. A larger than life size brass murti of Srila Prabhupada has been installed and worshipped here. The Samadhi Mandir’s gardens are very beautiful and extensive. They never fail to attract the attention of all guests. Upstairs, inside the Samadhi, a large diorama display depicts Srila Prabhupada’s life and struggles to establish ISKCON and its preaching mission. Outside, the walls are decorated with terra-cotta displays of Krishna’s pastimes from the Srimad-Bhagavatam. A large auditorium is in the basement with facility for stage lighting. It is equipped with a sound system and seminars, festivals, ISKCON film shows and cultural programs take place here. [[File:Mayapur Tour 168.jpg|thumb|275px|Samadhi Mandir]] : The '''Samadhi Mandir''' is open for general guests from 7:30AM to 1PM and 3:30PM to 8:30AM : '''Srila Prabhupada’s Bhajan Kutir''' When you walk in through the “main gate”, on the immediate left is the straw hut where Srila Prabhupada stayed from 1972 to 1976 while the first main building (the Lotus Building) was built. A 24 hour kirtana takes place here following Srila Prabhupada’s instruction that there be continuous chanting of the holy name in the dhama. On the left side are Sri Sri Nitai Gaurasundara, large neem wood Deities who traveled throughout India on Pada-yatra. These Deities also come out in procession on a chariot every Saturday after Sandhya-arati during winter from the beginning of the Kartika (Damodara) month till Gaura-purnima. : '''Chaitanya Lila exhibition''': This is in the main temple. It is open from 10AM to 1PM and 4PM to 6PM ===Other sights=== [[File:Crossing the Jalangi river at Mayapur.JPG|thumb|Crossing the Jalangi river at Mayapur]] * {{listing | name=Ballal Dhipi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ballal Dhipi | content=This 30-ft high mound spread over a sprawling area of 1,300 sq ft, has been standing at Bamunpukur village near Mayapur. The locals call it Ballal Dhipi, named after King Ballal Sen, of the Sen dynasty, who ruled Bengal in the late 12th century AD. ASI excavated between 1982-89. Excavation has revealed a stupendous brick structure in an extensive yard, covered on all sides by enclosure walls. Stucco heads, terracotta human and animal figurines, copper utensils and other objects, iron nails etc were found from excavation. The upper remains are datable to 12th century AD and built over the earlier structures of 8th and 9th century AD.<br />To get there the best possible way is to arrange for rickshaws they charge something between ₹60-₹70. }} * '''Goshala''': Mayapur’s Gosala takes care of more than 200 cows and bulls. A veterinary doctor performs timely health checks. Gosala also sells health products derived from the cow such as ghee, yogurt, go-ark (distilled cow urine) and others. * {{listing | name=[[Nabadwip|Nabadwip City]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is an old city. [[Nabadwip]] lies on the western side of the river Bhagirathi at a distance of about 20&nbsp;km from [[Krishnanagar]] and it is the birthplace of Lord Sri Chaitanya and the advent of the Vaishnab religion in Bengal. Sri Chaitanya was not only a religious leader preaching Vaishnab ideas and Bhakti cult but also a social reformer in the 16th Century. Nabadwip was the capital of Lakshman Sena, the famous ruler of Sena dynasty, who ruled from 1179 to 1203. There are a number of temples and pilgrimage centres. Dwadas Shib Mandir built in 1835 with the exquisite floral designs attracts a large number of pilgrims. The images and idols of Lord Sri. Chaitanaya in a few other places are also regarded with reverence. }} * '''Srila Prabhupada’s personal quarters''': On the second floor of the Lotus building are two rooms (Room 18) that were used by Srila Prabhupada as his personal quarters in 1976-77. These rooms have been maintained as when Prabhupada was present. The first room was Srila Prabhupada’s darsana room and in the next room, Srila Prabhupada’s personal Deity of Sri Mayapur-chandra and the imprint of Srila Prabhupada’s lotus feet are there. In the darsana room, a larger than life size murti of Srila Prabhupada is present and behind this murti is a display of his personal belongings and books. On his right is a display of his books that have been translated into many languages. ==Do== *'''Chant'''. Chanting is traditional in this centre for Krishna Consciousness. * {{do | name=Mangal Arati | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=4AM | price= | lastedit=2017-02-09 | content=Attend the early morning Mangal Arati held in the Sri Radha Madhav Temple. Summer and winter timings may differ by a couple of minutes, however, the reception near the main gate and inside the guest houses within the ISKCON campus will be able to provide a prayer timings pamphlet. It is a blissful gathering of devotees and visitors, and early morning prayer to the deities. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Prasadam | url= | email= | address=50 b l ghosh road belghoria kol 57 | lat= | long= | directions=45 prasadam | phone = +91 9831021701 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Breakfast 7:30-9:30AM; lunch 12:30-1:30PM; dinner 8:30-9:30PM | price=₹50/45 | content=There is one restaurant in this town, operated by ISKCON for the glory of Krishna, of course. The breakfast consists of puri and alu shabji along with sweets. Lunch is splendid and so is the dinner, but as the menu varies, you have to go to find out what's being served. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== Chaitanya Bhaban, Gada Bhaban, Gouranga Kutri are the economic accommodation options. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Baba Loknath Guest House | alt= | url= | email=mldas1950@gmail.com | address=Hular Ghat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 34714 245025 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Chaitnaya Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address= (03472) 245362| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.mayapur.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=ISKCON has a guesthouse. }} * {{sleep | name= Jahnabi Tirtha Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= Hular Ghat| lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +91 9434457686 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * {{listing | name= Nabadwip| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= [[Nabadwip]] is an old city, lies on the western side of the river Bhagirathi at a distance of about 20 km from [[Krishnanagar]]. It is the birthplace of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the advent of the Vaishnab religion in Bengal. Many scholars, Sadhakas and Tantriks were born here. Nabadwip was referred to as the Oxford of East, Spiritual Capital of the World. The word Nabadwip means New-Island. }} * {{listing | name= Bethuadahari Forest| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= [[Bethuadahari|Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary]] is 15 km away. Maintained by West Bengal Forest department one will find lots of deer in this 5 km² forest. There is a tourist lodge inside the forest. To stay there you need to contact West Bengal Forest Department. }} * {{listing | name=Krishnanagar City | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=[[Krishnanagar]] is 15 km away. This city is an old city having historical value. One can see a beautiful Cathedral charch, an old palace of Maharaja Krishnachadra and the house of famous Gopal Bhar. One must visit the Ghurni ''Putulpatti'' which is an arcade for selling clay sculpture. and this place is known for making one of the best clay models in the country. }} * [[Plassey]] '''(Palashi)'''. Palashi is a place of great historical interest. It is situated at a distance of about 50&nbsp;km from Krishnanagar. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought here on 23 June 1757 between the last independent ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj Ud-Daula (1756-1757) and the British forces under the command of Lord Clive. This battle marked the advent of the British rule in the erstwhile Bengal and in India as a whole. A memorial stone to mark the victory of the British was erected here in 1883. The structure which stands today was built at a later period of Lord Curzon. {{geo|23.4369|88.3928}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} ak5tg655y9g34fi5sbssxjny5kq04e4 0 22109 4492097 4478795 2022-07-29T04:23:15Z Graham87 41792 /* Understand */ typo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bonifacio Global City (cropped).jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|Metro Manila has been placed under lockdown multiple times, with ever-changing restrictions. Masks and face shields are mandatory in malls, public transportation, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, while face shields are no longer required outdoors. See the [[Philippines]] page for further details. |lastedit=3 Oct 2021}} [https://www.metromanila.ph '''Metro Manila'''] (Filipino: ''Kalakhang Maynila''), on the island of [[Luzon]], is the national capital region of the [[Philippines]]. With a population of about 24 million people, it is the smallest administrative region of the country but the most populous, contributing to no less than 37% of the Philippines' GDP. It is the country's center of administration, business, education, diplomacy and entertainment, a huge metropolis with massive social contrasts which may even exceed those in [[Latin America]], and are reflected in the contrasts of urban landscapes. With massive traffic jams and a reputation for insecurity relative to other [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] cities, Metro Manila is often considered to be a challenging city to explore, but in reality, the contrasts are precisely what makes the city a great destination to both most spoiled and the most adventurous travellers. As in the rest of the Philippines, expect local customs and behaviours to be different from your own. Metro Manila locals are more sophisticated than those in the countryside, yet expect [[Philippines#Culture shock|customs, behaviors, and situations]] that may upset first-time visitors. ==Regions== {{mapframe|14.56229|121.01991|width=220|height=350|zoom=10|staticmap=Metro Manila WV region map.png}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#69999f|title=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b5d29f|title=Eastern Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1475,Q17175,Q1624,Q9085,Q749283}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=Camanava Area|wikidata=Q1478,Q8861,Q17179,Q1623}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ac5c91|title=South Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1508,Q17189,Q1643,Q1017325,Q17176,Q17182,Q8854}} {{Mapshapes|Q611133}} <!-- SRTS --> {{Regionlist| | region1name=[[Manila]] | region1color=#69999f | region1description=The bustling, crowded and noisy City of Manila, which in Metro Manila terms is the "old city center", is home to much of the country's history and culture. It is the only city in Metro Manila which is divided into districts, of which there are sixteen. | region2name=Eastern Metro Manila | region2color=#b5d29f | region2items=[[Quezon City]], [[Marikina]], [[Pasig]], [[Mandaluyong]], [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]] | region2description=[[Quezon City]] is the largest and most populous city of Metro Manila, also containing some of the country's best universities. In this area you can find some of the largest parks and shopping malls of the Philippines, as well as one of Manila's main business districts, the Ortigas Center. | region3name=Camanava Area | region3color=#b383b3 | region3items=[[Caloocan]], [[Malabon]], [[Navotas]], [[Valenzuela]] | region3description=A largely working-class area, it has a notorious reputation for being flood-prone during rainy season, with some areas below sea level. Also known as the gateway to central and northern Luzon, it is home to heritage houses and Metro Manila's largest fish market. | region4name=Southern Metro Manila | region4color=#ac5c91 | region4items=[[Makati]], [[Pasay]], [[Taguig]], [[Pateros (Philippines)|Pateros]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]], [[Las Piñas]] | region4description=Contains the Ninoy Aquino airport and some of the most affluent areas of Metro Manila, as well as major business districts (including [[Makati]], Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and Filinvest City in [[Muntinlupa]]) and a plethora of entertainment, including the SM Mall of Asia in [[Pasay]] and the Entertainment City in [[Parañaque]]. It is in some sense the "modern" city center of Manila. }} ==Cities== <!-- NINE cities only to be listed here. Do not change without discussing on the talk page first. --> Metro Manila is home to the country's business districts, wealth extremes and major shopping centers, with a combined population of 11 million and growing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} &mdash; Metro Manila's historical core, although partly dilapidated by the World War II, contains a rich colonial history, a vast collection of excellent museums and monuments, as well as some of the city's most colourful, vibrant neighbourhoods *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Quezon City]]|wikidata=Q1475}} &mdash; The largest and most populous city of Metro Manila and its major Information Technology hub is where the [[Quezon Memorial Circle]] is located, as are important universities, government buildings, and gigantic shopping malls *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caloocan]]|wikidata=Q1478}} &mdash; The main hub of people from the Northern Philippines. Known to be one of the 4 original cities of Metro Manila, along side [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[Pasay City]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Parañaque]]|wikidata=Q17182}} &mdash; Containing the '''Entertainment City''' with four giant casinos and attached shopping malls and entertainment venues *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasay]]|wikidata=Q17189}} &mdash; Home to the gigantic '''Mall of Asia''' and the attached music venue and festive amusement park, and to the Resorts World Manila casino and integrated resort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasig]]|wikidata=Q1624}} &mdash; A city named after the river next to it, the Pasig River. It is an industrial town with a booming business district in the uptown Ortigas Center. Downtown Pasig is home to more rustic churches, American period houses, and excellent cuisine. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Makati]]|wikidata=Q1508}} &mdash; Metro Manila's largest business district famous for its tall buildings, luxurious hotels, vast shopping malls, lively entertainment spots, and numerous restaurants, but also containing the historic '''Poblacion''' neighbourhood which is the city's '''Koreatown''' *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mandaluyong]]|wikidata=Q9085}} &mdash; Nicknamed the ''shopping capital of the Philippines'' for its collection of numerous shopping centers. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Taguig]]|wikidata=Q1643}} &mdash; First a thriving fishing community which slowly developed into an urbanized city. Contains one of the city's wealthiest and most pedestrian-friendly areas, the '''Bonifacio Global City''' (BGC), the '''McKinley Hill''' neighbourhood with its copies of [[Italy]], and the beautiful and serene '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[Quezon Memorial Circle]]|wikidata=Q3543369}} ==Understand== Locals and foreigners refer to Metro Manila simply as Manila. Administratively speaking, however, "Manila" is the name of one of the cities that composes the Metro Manila. Consisting of 16 cities and 1 municipality in 630 km², the metro is the national capital region, and the center of Philippine culture, arts, commerce, industry, and tourism. Metro Manila likewise serves as the pivot point to other exciting, popular destinations in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu City, and Davao City. Metro Manila is more a "[[Los Angeles]]" than a "[[New York City]]" type of city, meaning that it is a multi-polar city with major business, shopping and leisure areas scattered across the city, rather than concentrated in a compact Downtown. However, southern Metro Manila containing [[Makati]], [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] and the [[Parañaque|Entertainment City]] contains a large share of the city's most upscale areas and wealthiest residents, whereas [[Manila]] city proper concentrates much of the city's historical heritage and cultural options. Metro Manila is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and further observation can mean Manila further grows into the suburban sprawl in the nearby provinces of [[Bulacan]], [[Cavite]], [[Rizal]], [[Laguna]], and even [[Batangas]], along the expressway corridors composed of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the north, and Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx), South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) in the south. This travel guide, however, covers only the area that form Metro Manila, and all nearby suburbs outside it are part of their respective provinces. First-time travellers to developing metropolises will meet Metro Manila with culture shock; you may find yourself around cacophonous traffic, crowding, urban blight, corruption, and [[Philippines#Potentially jarring behaviors|jarring behaviors]]. That's why Dan Brown have labelled Metro Manila as the "gates to hell" on ''Inferno'' after a character told her experience as a NGO worker in the metro's slums (spoiler alert!), despite the public backlash when it made headlines. Once you got around the chaotic environment, you may find the cultural diversity abound. Staying in sterile areas of the metro, avoiding travel during rush hour or rough weather, and maintaining a high level of vigilance can help you get around hassle-free. ===People=== Unlike some other Asian cities, in Metro Manila most people can speak English, can read and write in Roman text, do not feel comfortable with chopsticks, and enjoy more watching basketball and boxing rather than football and badminton. Manila has a unique blend of Asian and Western elements. While one can say that it is the same for other Asian cities such as [[Singapore]] or [[Tokyo]], in Manila many Western elements are an intrinsic part of the Filipino identity and culture, rather than being introduced during the city's modernisation and integration to the globalised world. This blend can be found in the language (e.g. written English vs. spoken Tagalog), in the religion (e.g. Christian mausoleums sitting next to Buddhist ones at the Manila Chinese Cemetery in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]]), in the cuisine and many other aspects of day-to-day life - for instance, both trishaws and [[United States of America|American]] World War II vehicles are used as main public transportation forms. [[China|Chinese]] influence is also large, and fundamentally different from other Southeast Asian countries in that sense that many Filipino-Chinese have adopted Christianism and both integrated themselves to and shaped the Filipino culture, rather than forming a separate community. Metro Manila's population is a diverse mix of multi-racial people and people from different classes — from the richest businessmen to the poorest of the poor. The streets of Binondo in Manila is Metro Manila's [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]], while the district of Paco is known as Little India and Japantown. European and American enclaves are found in Business districts where urban life is enjoyed and much similar to western lifestyle. Koreans forever everywhere and anywhere have resulted to Koreatown which is in [[Makati]] City's Burgos St. which features many Korean restaurants, shops and groceries. The growth of immigrants is due to cheap cost for education and living in the Philippines. This is also a home to many of the rich and famous which most reside in Forbes Park, and is home to many homeless and poorest of the poor who seek job opportunities in this metropolis. Efforts have been made to clear slums in order to clean the Pasig River which have been reportedly successful and sustainable. ===Religion=== Religion is a major key role in a local Filipino's life, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian temples are found, the Golden mosque is in Quiapo; the Filipino-Muslim district, while cathedrals, churches and chapels of various Christian denominations are scattered around mostly of Roman Catholic faith. Processions of holy images are carried through in some cities of Metro Manila and during these times streets are crowded with a little space to move around or sometimes no space to move around. ===Economy=== Metro Manila is a haven for investors and businessmen and the region accounts about 30% (US$124 billion) of the total GDP of the Philippines. It is also where major Filipino companies have their headquarters. Business, commercial and financial districts include Makati, Ortigas (Pasig and Mandaluyong) and Taguig, which is where the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) is located. ===Orientation=== The Metro Manila sits on an archipelago just at the edge of the Asian continent, some 14° 35' N, 121º 00 E'. It’s 700 miles (1,100&nbsp;km.) or 2 hours flight time from Hong Kong, 1,400 miles (2,200&nbsp;km.) or 3 hr 15 min from Bangkok, 1,500 miles (2,400&nbsp;km) or 3 hr 35 min from Singapore, 1,900 miles (3.000&nbsp;km) or 4 hr 15 min from Tokyo, and 1,800 miles (2,800&nbsp;km.) from 4 hr 25 min from Beijing. Ever so physically endowed, it is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous volcanoes - Pinatubo to the north, which made headlines in 1991 when it spewed dust all over the world and dropped global temperature by 2°, and [[Taal Volcano|Taal]] to the south which always makes headlines every decade or so, while this city straddles the Pacific Rim of Fire underneath. What more, it lies in the path of the tropical monsoon bringing those more and more powerful typhoons during the second half of the year. It is fringed to the south by the idyllic Laguna de Bay - a veritable scenic showcase of Hispanized native folk and traditional culture, and farther south by cool and refreshing Lake Taal. ==Talk== Communication with the locals is easy because almost everyone is bilingual. '''[[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]''' is the language of the locals. It is the chosen language at home to most. It is also the language of the media and movie industries as Manileños watch TV and movies and read newspapers in Filipino. '''English''' is widely spoken in urban areas of the Philippines. It comes second as a medium of instruction in any institution. It is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. '''Taglish''' ("Tagalog-English") is effectively a mix n' matching English words and phrases with Tagalog and vice versa, and is part of everyday life of Manileños. It is frowned by official education but common in day-to-day life and on media, including movies and operas. Spanish-speakers may recognize some words in Tagalog, since some of its vocabulary is Spanish-derived. In [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]], Manila's Chinatown district, [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] is widely spoken by Chinese-Filipinos, although English and Filipino are most commonly spoken at home. Mandarin is often used for ceremonial or official purposes by the Chinese-Filipino community but not widely spoken; similarly to the way that Arabic is used by the Filipino-Muslim community. Manila's economic growth has attracted people from provinces with a delusion that a better life can be attained in the city, these people had brought a diversity in Manila's culture from their hometowns with tongues that speak Ilocano from the Ilocos regions, Kapampangan from Pampanga, Bicolano from the Bicol Region, Hiligaynon from Western Visayas, Cebuano from Cebu and Waray from Leyte and Samar. ==Get in== ===By air=== Metro Manila is served by two airports: the nearby '''[http://www.miaa.gov.ph Ninoy Aquino International Airport]''' (NAIA), and the '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' in [[Pampanga]]. ====Ninoy Aquino International Airport==== The '''[[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]]''' (NAIA) [http://www.miaa.gov.ph] ({{IATA|MNL}}), 8 km south of Manila in [[Pasay]] and [[Parañaque]], is the main airport serving Metro Manila. The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 (previously known as the Domestic Terminal). Terminal 1, long regarded as one of Asia's worst airport terminals (if not the worst), is being renovated, and several areas of the terminal have been completed. The newer Terminals 2 and 3 are regarded as being far nicer than Terminal 1, with more amenities to boot. A variety of public transportation options connect NAIA with Metro Manila. *'''Taxi''': Yellow airport taxis have a stand at the arrival area of all terminals. The flagdown rate is {{PHP|70}}, with an additional {{PHP|4}} surcharge for every 250&nbsp;m. At Terminal 3, you can hail a white city taxi from the departure area: just take the escalator or elevator up to the departures hall and exit to the departure ramp. Coupon taxis are special taxis with fixed rates according to the destination: inquire at the information desk for rates. *'''Bus''': One city bus route, Route 17 PITX-NAIA Loop, serves NAIA, running counter-clockwise from the [[Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange]] (PITX) into Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 3, and back into PITX via EDSA, stopping at Taft Avenue and Mall of Asia. Terminal 3 is served by the Citylink bus ({{PHP|29}}), connecting it to Eastwood City in [[Quezon City]] via Circumferential Road 5 (C-5). In addition, UBE Express operates a premium bus service. Unlike the regular city buses, UBE Express actually enters the curbside of the terminal and serves the Makati central business district, the city of Manila (via Roxas Boulevard), and Entertainment City. It costs between {{PHP|150-300}} but it includes complimentary WiFi, GPS tracking, and more comfortable seats. *'''Train''': The airport is served by two train stations: LRT Baclaran station near the Domestic Terminal, and PNR Nichols station near Terminal 3. Both stations however are 2-3 kilometers away from the airport proper. Jeeps which serve Terminal 3 and Villamor Airbase stop near Nichols station. *'''Jeepney''': Jeepneys which serve Terminal 3 will have "NAIA Terminal 3" or something similar written on the side route panel. Jeepneys which serve Terminals 1 and 2 will have "MIA" written on the route panel. *'''Hotel transportation''': Major hotel representatives are available on arrival and have chauffeur services which you can book on advance. The cost is around {{PHP|750-950}}. ====Clark International Airport==== The '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' ({{IATA|CRK}}) in [[Angeles City]], [[Pampanga]] is 85 km north of Manila and is a popular hub for low-cost carriers. AirAsia, Cebu Pacific and SEAIR maintain hubs at Clark, with other airlines—including legacy airlines such as Asiana Airlines and Dragonair—also connecting Clark with points throughout Asia. Some airlines which serve Clark have dedicated bus transfer services that transport passengers between Metro Manila and the airport via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). There are also four daily direct buses operated by [http://www.philtranco.com.ph/ Philtranco] between Clark and its terminal in Pasay via SM Megamall in [[Mandaluyong]], which costs {{PHP|300}} (to SM Megamall) or {{PHP|350}} (to Pasay). Jeepneys also connect the airport to bus terminals in Angeles, where it is also possible to take a bus to Manila. ===By boat=== All ferries and most boats serving Metro Manila dock at the '''Port of Manila''' in Manila proper, which is divided into two halves: the North Harbor on the northern side of the Pasig River in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], and the South Harbor on the southern side beside [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]. [http://travel.2go.com.ph 2GO Travel], the largest ferry operator out of the Port of Manila, operates out of the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal at Pier 15 in the South Harbor, though a few ferries operate from Pier 4 in the North Harbor, which was expanded with the construction of the newly-opened Manila North Port Passenger Terminal. Cruise ships docking in Manila will dock at either terminal, though most dock at the Super Terminal. Some boat services do not dock at the Port of Manila: these include Sun Cruises ferries to Corregidor Island, which dock beside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay, and boats to [[Cavite]] and [[Bataan]], which dock at the SM Mall of Asia further south. ===By car=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine highway network; most roads lead to Manila, and signs in most major highways of Luzon often use Manila as a control city. The Philippines' two major expressways: the '''North Luzon Expressway''' (NLEx) and the '''South Luzon Expressway''' (SLEx), terminate in Manila. NLEX terminates at the Balintawak Interchange in [[Quezon City]], while SLEx terminates at the Magallanes Interchange in [[Makati]], with a further expressway-like segment continuing on as the Osmeña Highway between Magallanes and Quirino Avenue in [[Manila/Paco|Paco]], [[Manila]]; the two are connected together by Skyway Stage 3, a six to seven-lane elevated highway passing through the edges of Manila city proper. A third expressway, the '''Manila-Cavite Expressway''' (CAVITEx, also '''Coastal Road''') which connects Metro Manila and [[Cavite]], terminates at the intersection with NAIA (or MIA) Road in [[Parañaque]], and continues on as Roxas Boulevard. Other major at-grade highways of the Philippines also terminate in Metro Manila. The '''MacArthur Hwy''' (Rte 1 and 2, also the '''Manila North Road''') to northern Luzon, which for much of its length runs parallel to NLEx, terminates at Monumento in [[Caloocan]], The '''Manila East Rd''', connecting Metro Manila, [[Rizal]] and [[Laguna]], terminates in [[Pasig]]. '''[[Asian Highway 26]]''' passes through Manila, with two routes from NLEX Balintawak to SLEX Magallanes: the signed main route follows EDSA, and an unsigned alternate route via Radial Road 10 and Roxas Boulevard, and the Skyway. While it does not reach Metro Manila, the '''Nautical Highway System''' (or '''RORO''', after the roll-on, roll-off ferries used on the sea routes) connects with the highways to Manila. ===By bus=== Provincial buses to Metro Manila from other parts of the Philippines are cheap and efficient, and a common way to travel between cities in Luzon. It is also the center of the intercity bus network; a bus trip across Luzon will involve transiting through Manila. With the government drive to decongest Manila's roads, company-owned terminals are being closed and provincial buses being rerouted to new central bus stations. As of 2021, there are five designated terminals, most with good connections to local transportation. There are also other major bus terminals like Park N' Ride Lawton, South Station, and Alabang Integrated Bus Terminal, but they have been relegated to local buses, jeepneys and vans. * {{go | name=Araneta City Bus Port | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Cubao]], [[Quezon City]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 8, 9 and 10. Jeepney routes 203 and 204 terminate here. If taking EDSA Carousel (route E) or MRT Line 3, alight at Araneta Center-Cubao. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Araneta City Bus Port | wikidata=Q85742591 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened 2017, this air-conditioned bus station siphoned some routes that used to end along EDSA in Cubao, but as of 2020, it has been relegated to commuter buses from Central Luzon. It has a food court, ticketing booths, departure boards, and secure passenger waiting areas. True to its name, it functions like an airport, and passengers board through gates which leads to their bus. }} * {{go | name=North Luzon Express Terminal | alt=NLET | url= | email= | address=[[Bocaue]], [[Bulacan]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus route 20. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Partially opened in 2020, it was intended to be a temporary diversion terminal for buses from northern Luzon as the Luzon lockdown began, but it has been made the terminal for all bus services to Ilocos, the Cordilleras and Cagayan Valley. As of July 2020, it is also served by select services to cities in Central Luzon. It is part of the Ciudad de Victoria development along North Luzon Expressway. }} * {{go | name=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | alt=PITX | url= | email= | address=[[Parañaque]] | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple city bus and jeepney routes terminate here. Future connection with LRT Line 1 at Asia World. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | wikidata=Q58811494 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened November 2018, it will serve buses with destinations in [[CALABARZON]] and [[Bicol]]. This is a multistory structure with multiple amenities, such as air-conditioned waiting rooms, food court, taxi stand, and an interfaith prayer room. Bus departures are shown on screens, and tickets are purchased at the terminal, even for commuter services to Cavite and Batangas. Like the Bus Port, passengers also board on gates, and the waiting area is secured. }} * {{go | name=Santa Rosa Integrated Transport Terminal | alt=SRITT | url= | email= | address=[[Santa Rosa (Laguna)|Santa Rosa]], Laguna | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 33 and 34. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened March 2019, it is expected to be the terminal for all trips from Southern Luzon and the rest of the Philippines that serve Cubao (except those that moved to Araneta City Busport). As of October 2020, it has been relegated to interisland services from [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]]. }} * {{go | name=Valenzuela Gateway Complex | alt=VGC | url= | email= | address=[[Valenzuela]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city buses 3, 22 and 32 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened in 2018, it will serve long-haul services from Central Luzon except those already rerouted to NLET. }} Aside from provincial buses, there are also luxury express buses from other cities in Luzon, the majority terminating at PITX or NLET; some of those are NLET-[[San Fernando (La Union)]] (on Metro Manila North Transport), PITX-[[Baguio City]] (on Pangasinan Solid North), PITX-[[Batangas City]] (on RRCG), and PITX-[[Lipa]] (on ALPS). There are also routes from other cities to the central business districts at Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Center, and between NAIA and Sangley Point Airport or Clark. ===By rail=== The '''[http://www.pnr.gov.ph/ Philippine National Railways]''' (PNR) operates the '''Metro South Commuter''' service from Laguna, with trains departing from [[Calamba]] and [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]]. Services is limited, however, and the train may not stop at certain stations depending on their timetable. Rail service from the north will be restored with the opening of the '''North-South Commuter Railway''' (NSCR) connecting with [[Malolos]], with a further extension to [[Clark Airport]]. As of 2022, part of it is nearly complete, with partial operation between Malolos and Valenzuela to begin by 2023. The Metro South Commuter would be replaced by a NSCR extension to [[Calamba]] from around 2025; some trains from Calamba will continue to the future Metro Manila Subway allowing for a seamless trip to the CBDs in Taguig, Pasig and Quezon City. As of 2021, PNR does not operate intercity trains since they were suspended from 2015. These will be restored with the rebuilding of the South Main Line to Bicol, but trains will terminate at a new station in [[Muntinlupa]]; onward, you will have to transfer to the NSCR or local bus. Regional service from [[Batangas]] and [[Quezon]] provinces is also planned, also terminating at Muntinlupa and using parts of the rebuilt South Main Line. ==Get around== Public transportation is the best way to get around Metro Manila. If looking for route options, you can look at Google Maps or [https://sakay.ph Sakay.ph], but Google Maps generally do not have schedules for jeepneys. Travel by car is not for the faint of heart. ===Beep card=== [[Image:Beep Card-Front.jpg|thumb|A Beep card]] '''[http://www.beeptopay.com Beep]''' is a prepaid card used to pay fares for public transport, the LRT, MRT, and some buses; it replaced the incompatible magnetic stored value cards used on the LRT and MRT. Consider buying a Beep card if planning to use public transport extensively for long-term stays. Using the card is straightforward, and works the same way as similar cards in other major cities. Although primarily used on the LRT and MRT, it is possible to use Beep cards to pay fares on: * The BGC Bus system in [[Taguig]] * Both regular and point-to-point city buses * Some modern jeepney routes with vehicles fitted with card readers. You can also use a Beep card to pay for goods at 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart, and Circle K stores in most parts of Metro Manila, and pay tolls on the North Luzon and Manila–Cavite expressways, avoiding the hassle of bringing bills or coins for payment. Beep is also accepted at Binalot restaurants and Robinsons MovieWorld cinemas. Beep cards are available for purchase at LRT and MRT stations, as well as at convenience stores and bus terminals around Metro Manila. A card can hold a maximum amount of {{PHP|10000}}, and can be topped up ("loaded") at LRT and MRT stations, FamilyMart stores, Bayad Centers, SM Bills Pay locations, and at some major pawnshop chains. The card's balance is displayed once tapped against a reader. ===By train=== The backbone of Metro Manila's public transportation system is in its train network, with service being provided by two separate systems: a three-line rapid transit system and a commuter rail service operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). ====Rapid transit==== [[File:SRTS Full Map Oct-2010 MC.svg|thumb|250px|Manila's train system]] Metro Manila's three metro lines are arguably the fastest way to get around the city, capable of zipping through the city's perennially congested streets. The '''Light Rail Transit''' (LRT), owned by the state-owned [https://www.lrta.gov.ph Light Rail Transit Authority] (LRTA), with its Line 1 operated by the private company [https://www.lrmc.ph Light Rail Manila Corporation], is notable for being the first rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, connects [[Manila]] with its neighboring cities, while the '''[https://www.dotcmrt3.gov.ph Metro Rail Transit]''' (MRT), operated by the national transportation department, operates along Metro Manila's busiest transit corridor. *'''LRT Line 1''' (LRT-1, colored green in maps), serves [[Manila]], [[Caloocan]], [[Pasay]] and [[Quezon City]], zipping above Taft and Rizal avenues, and EDSA, in a general north-south direction. This line is particularly useful for reaching key tourist areas, including [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]], [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] and [[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]]. *'''LRT Line 2''' (LRT-2, colored blue in maps), serves Manila, Quezon City, [[Marikina]] and [[San Juan (Metro Manila)|San Juan]], going over Recto Avenue, Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard and the Marikina–Infanta Highway in a general east-west direction. Although this line serves very few areas important to tourists, it does serve Quiapo and [[Quezon City/Cubao|Cubao]]. *'''MRT Line 3''' (MRT-3, colored yellow in maps), serves Pasay, Quezon City, San Juan, [[Makati]] and [[Mandaluyong]], running along the median of EDSA in a rough semi-circle. Notably, this is the only line that does ''not'' serve Manila proper. This line broadly serves the four major commercial areas of Metro Manila: Cubao, Ortigas Center, the Makati Central Business District and the Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]], as well as Quezon City's [[Quezon City/Triangle and Scout Areas|Triangle and Scout Areas]]. Trains start running at around 5:30AM, while the last trains stop just after 11PM. Trains can get very crowded during rush hour, and while the journey itself can be fast, expect to wait a long time before riding. Like other overpopulated cities in Asia, you should be prepared to be surrounded by other people. Expect long queues at the entrance as security personnel will check to see if bags are loaded with prohibited items, and while trains are air-conditioned, the sheer number of people riding at any one time can mean long, hot rides during rush hour. Be mindful of your personal belongings as pickpockets are not uncommon, and if you have a backpack, put it in front or on your feet to reduce the space you take up. Women (including those that are pregnant or with children), students, disabled persons, and the elderly must be given priority in seating. All three lines also have women-only sections where you, if you are male, must watch out for. Fares for the trains start {{PHP|15}}, and increase in increments of {{PHP|1-3}} depending on the distance. Entering the system requires either a Beep card or a single-journey card, which can be purchased either from manned kiosks or ticket machines and are collected at the end of the journey. There are no free transfers between the three lines, and each transfer will count as two separate fares. A newer line, the '''MRT Line 7''' between North EDSA in Quezon City and San Jose del Monte will open in 2022, but will generally be of interest only between North EDSA, Diliman and Novaliches. The Philippines's first subway, the '''Metro Manila Subway''' is under construction, and will pass around the major CBDs of North Triangle and Cubao in Quezon City, Ortigas Center in Pasig, and BGC and the future Arca South in Taguig; it is planned to connect with the future NSCR in Taguig. Another subway is under construction within [[Makati]]; it will have a transfer with the Metro Manila Subway but it would be otherwise self-contained. ====Commuter rail==== [[Image:INKA-8101 near FTI Station.jpg |thumb|A PNR commuter train at FTI station]] In addition to the LRT and MRT, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) also operates the '''Metro Commuter''' rail service between Metro Manila and the neighboring province of [[Laguna]]. Although the PNR only operates two lines (the aptly-named North and South Main Lines) from its main hub at '''Tutuban''' in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], it operates four different train services: * The '''Metro South Commuter''' runs only along the South Main Line and parts of the North Main Line, connecting Manila to its northern and southern suburbs. Sixteen South Commuter trains run per day, serving Manila, [[Makati]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]] and [[Taguig]], a few running as far as [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]] in Laguna. Notably, the South Commuter provides the closest service to NAIA, and is the only rail service operating in Manila's [[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]. * The ''' Metro North Commuter''' runs along both the North and South Main Lines, connecting the northern suburbs from the '''Governor Pascual''' station in [[Malabon]] to the rest of Metro Manila. Four North Commuter trains a day run between Malabon and Tutuban through [[Caloocan]], while two bypass Tutuban to connect Malabon and Taguig using the North and South Main Lines, complementing existing South Commuter service. Connections to the LRT and MRT are available at Blumentritt (for LRT-1), Santa Mesa (for LRT-2) and EDSA (for the MRT). Unlike the LRT and MRT, the PNR runs diesel-powered trains. While no better than the aforementioned systems, PNR trains are all air-conditioned, with older second-hand rolling stock from Japan being replaced by brand-new all-AC stock from Indonesia. Schedules are also shorter, with the first trains just before 5AM, and the last trains stopping at 7:30PM, with a service frequency of 30-60 minutes. Fares start at {{PHP|15}}, and go up in {{PHP|5}} increments depending on the distance, with the maximum fare (from Tutuban to Calamba) being {{PHP|60}}. Beep cards are ''not'' valid on the PNR, and payment for fares is cash-only. That said, riding the PNR is not for the faint-of-heart. Decades of deferred maintenance and neglect have led to poorly-maintained trains that are the subject of frequent delays and cancelations, which would make the MRT Line 3 look orderly by comparison. Inclement weather can cause significant delays, especially during the rainy season. As the system is not grade-separated, vehicular accidents are common, despite trains having the right of way. Congestion can be worse than on the LRT and MRT, not helped by the fact that for many people in southern Metro Manila, this is the fastest means of getting to and from work. Should you decide to take a ride on the PNR, many of the same precautions you should take while riding the LRT and MRT should also be observed here. The existing Metro Commuter will be replaced by the ultramodern and electrified NSCR as discussed in [[#Get in]], but as of 2021, only sections of it between Valenzuela in Northern Metro Manila and Malolos in Bulacan will be completed and opened by 2022 and the Metro Commuter will still be operating until the completion of the rest of the system. The NSCR's southern leg between Manila and Calamba will connect with the Metro Manila Subway, allowing for a one-seat ride between Laguna and southern Metro Manila, and BGC, Ortigas and Quezon City. ===By jeepney=== [[Image:PH-Manila-Jeepneys.jpg|thumb|250px|Jeepneys]] [[Jeepney]]s are the most common means of public transport in the Philippines. The introduction of more modern buses and the more efficient train lines have lessened the importance of the jeepney. They still do travel all over the city, particularly on routes which are too small to be serviced by buses - but know exactly where you are headed before getting on. Once inside, pay your fare or "bayad" directly to the driver by telling him where you want to get off and how many people you are paying for. It is a norm all over the country that if you are seated far from the driver, one just need to say "Bayad po" while extending the hand with your fare to the driver and someone will readily take your fare and pass it until it gets to the driver. Giving back of change or "sukli" if the fare given is in a large denomination will come in a similar manner, and a polite expression of "Thank you" or "Salamat po" as a sign of gratitude is encouraged. The fare structure begins with a minimum fare for the first four kilometers and increases every additional kilometer thereafter. Minimum fare is {{PHP|9}} and the rates goes higher depending on your destination to {{PHP|15}} (as of Jan 2019). Do not expect that a driver will be able to give change for large denominations, e.g. {{PHP|500}} or {{PHP|1000}}. You can also request the driver to inform you that you are near to your destination. Loading and unloading zones for jeepneys are rarely followed so people hop on and get off practically at will. Saying "para" or "para po!" is the standard way to tell the driver that you need to get off. Jeepneys are designed to carry small people - and can get very cramped for anyone over {{ft|6}} tall particularly if the jeepney is fully loaded! This arrangement is cramped even for the size of the locals who are small by Western comparison and some would regularly complain. Though not widely practiced, some people would pay for the price of two to avoid getting cramped by someone else as the fares are anyway extremely cheap. Jeepneys usually seat anywhere from 0 to 30 people. Modern jeepneys, which look more like minibuses, have higher headroom and standing space, far more convenient than the traditional vehicles. Some modern jeepneys do retain the design of the ubiquitous vehicles, but with air conditioning and a front door, resembling a bus. Beep cards (see above) can be used on the latest jeepney models, in addition to the usual payment of coins and bills. ===By taxi=== Taxis are very affordable by western standards but pretty expensive for locals and almost all are now air-conditioned and use a meter to compute for the final fare. The taxi rates start at {{PHP|40}} for the first 500 m and an extra {{PHP|3.50}} for every succeeding 300 m or 2 minutes of stopping. Some drivers may take advantage of tourists, but closer regulation by authorities and even by mall operators, as well as the competition with Grab, are curbing this practice slowly. Many taxis are in a poor state of repair and drivers drive erratically. The LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) has now instituted hotline numbers to report erring drivers. Take note of the cab name and number. Mall operators also closely monitor the operations of taxis that use their taxi racks by ensuring that cab drivers do not choose only passengers bound for nearby destinations. Do not hire taxis waiting at bus terminals; they will charge much higher fare (100% more than normal fare). Just walk out from any main bus terminal, and you will find plenty of cabs. During rush hour, drivers will ask for a minimum fare higher than what the meter requires you to pay, and it is not unusual to see taxi drivers hesitant to drive you if your destination involves EDSA or a CBD; it is extremely difficult to hail a cab during these hours. During the early morning, passengers are strongly advised to bring smaller denominations of bills (and coins) as drivers usually don't have ready change. ===By e-hailing=== The e-hailing app '''Grab''' is ubiquitous in Metro Manila, and basically the only choice after Uber pulled back from Southeast Asia in March 2018. Basically you can use Grab to order a "GrabCar" (with fixed fare) or a regular taxi with metered fare; for the latter, you can check the most likely range of fares beforehand to evaluate which is the most economical option. While generally a data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use a Grab, Manila's airport and many shopping malls have kiosks where you can order a car or taxi using Grab without any internet connection. Many hotels will just use the Grab app when you request a taxi in the reception. ===By bus=== [[Image:Metro Manila Bus Transit Map.jpg|thumb|Map of the Metro Manila city bus network as of 2020]] '''City buses''' operated by a multitude of government-franchised operators provide a cheap but a slower way of exploring the metro. The bus network used to be formed by very long routes that connects the suburbs and will mostly pass through EDSA, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, has been replaced by 39 routes (as of 2022), some which have replaced jeepneys on other major roads. Bus lines in Metro Manila are mostly run by high-floor air-conditioned coaches, as well as non-AC versions with an exit door, but to improve safety and better serve people with disabilities, brand-new ultramodern low-floor buses are being phased in, and the non-AC "ordinary" buses are slowly being removed from service or retrofitted with AC. Routes are numbered and color-coded, and the primary destinations should be easily found in the front and the sides of the bus. The redrawn route network is centered on three major hubs, PITX (in Parañaque), Ayala (in Makati), and Monumento (in Caloocan), where most routes meet. Some routes, particularly those serving the suburbs, ply the expressway for part of the route, and five routes also supplement the LRT and MRT. All routes operate daily as of 2021 as COVID-19 restrictions are being eased. In addition to the all-stop regular city buses, there are also luxurious express buses, branded '''Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service''' or simply '''P2P'''. These new routes provide limited or no-stop services between malls, central business districts, and major transit hubs, and are priced higher than regular buses. Schedules and terminals can be found at the [https://www.p2pbus.ph official P2P Bus website]. ====Bus rapid transit==== [[Image:EDSA Busway (Caloocan; 12-07-2020).jpg|thumb|The Busway in Caloocan]] Metro Manila also hosts the Philippines first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the '''EDSA Busway''', utilized by the '''EDSA Carousel''' (line E), one of the new bus routes operating since 2020. The Busway, served by low-floor buses and a part of a future BRT network, runs from PITX to Monumento using the innermost lanes of Metro Manila’s busiest highway, EDSA, and complements the MRT-3. Boarding is through bus stops placed at the highway’s median island and fare payment is completely cashless; you must have a prepaid smart card such as Beep to ride. ===By UV Express=== [[Image:09965jfAraneta Center Socorro Cubao Quezon Cityfvf 07.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a UV Express]] '''UV Express''' (formerly called GT Express or FX) is a passenger van shuttle service, with fares more expensive than buses, but cheaper than taxis and jeepneys. Like jeepneys, they run fixed routes between terminals, but non-stop. They can carry up to 10 passengers, but is hardly useful if you are carrying luggage, where a taxi is more comfortable. ===By tricycle=== ''Tricycles'' (motorcycles with modified side cars) These are common for short trips in areas where jeepneys do not travel. In Manila proper you are unlikely to see any. However, in outlying suburbs and towns they are more common. Other variants are the '''pedicab''', which is merely a bicycle with a side car, and the '''''kuliglig''''', which is a pedicab equipped with an outboard motor (though the latter has almost been phased out due to noise concerns). Electric trikes or CNG-powered Bajaj tuk-tuks can be sighted in parts of the metro. ===On foot=== As most large Southeast Asian cities, Manila is definitely not a city made for pedestrians. Street sides are often infested with vendors and peddlers, dirty or smelly, sidewalks may be obstructed by merchandise, utility poles and other hindrances, and crossing the street requires double attention even when pedestrian lights are green. Yet, as in most cities in the with, walking can still be the best way of getting close to the local daily life, as long as you take precautions about traffic and safety. Jaywalking is illegal in most places, with a penalty of a {{PHP|500}} fine or community service, but it remains quite common in the poorer cities. Enforcement of this law also varies from city to city. Surprisingly, Manila has a few very pedestrian friendly-areas, such as Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and the Ayala Center in [[Makati]], with ample pedestrian walkways, shelter and traffic rules that seem to work. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a lively and charming pedestrian street with plenty of shops, gardens, alfresco bars and restaurants, and open-air contemporary art that definitely deserve a stroll on both day and night. ===By car=== [[Image:Heavy traffic sa EDSA-Tramo (Pasay)(2017-08-04).jpg|thumb|Traffic jam in EDSA.]] The metropolis has an extensive system of highways connecting the various cities and municipalities. Most of the major thoroughfares are numbered with one or three digits on white shield signs. Smaller arterial roads, generally called "secondary roads" usually are not numbered. Key routes infamously congested '''EDSA''' (which carries [[Asian Highway 26]] and Route 1 across the region), '''C-5 Road''' (Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Route 11), Roxas Boulevard (Routes 120 and 61) and Route 170 (which includes Taft Avenue, España Boulevard, and Quezon and Commonwealth Avenues.) However, driving in a private car is not recommended for people who are unfamiliar with Manila because many drivers there ignore traffic rules. Parking tends to be scarce, and can be expensive in downtowns and CBDs. Public transit is very cheap, but it may get Very crowded during the rush hours in the morning and early evening (7AM to 10AM and 4PM to 7PM). Traffic also tends to crawl during these times so best avoid being on the move in these occasions. Just like any city in [[Southeast Asia]], drivers in Manila tend to be reckless, but road signs are '''very common''', though some are not that visible, and are also well abided and respected by at least 75% of Manila drivers. Traffic congestion is a major problem, and Metro Manila's traffic jams are twice as worse as those in [[São Paulo]] and [[Jakarta]]. If driving on your own, you may stick on finding alternate routes, especially the '''Mabuhay Lanes''', but, as with the rest of Metro Manila, expect traffic congestion and obstructions on those routes. '''EDSA''' (from Caloocan to Pasay via Quezon City), '''C-5''' (Taguig to Valenzuela via Quezon City), '''Alabang-Zapote Road''' (between Las Piñas and Muntinlupa), and '''Dr. A. Santos''' Avenue, and Ninoy Aquino Avenue (all in Parañaque) are all notorious for congestion, usually rush hour traffic (see above); better take alternate routes if possible, but if your destination is found along those roads, please expect hours for traffic to move smoothly. Cities with many gated communities, like the suburban cities of Las Piñas and Parañaque, tend to have traffic jams as worse as EDSA's, and unless your vehicle have a sticker issued by the homeowners' association or local government (which you can only get if you have a residence or frequently visit a location inside the subdivision[s] covered), there is no choice but to drive through the already clogged roads. Traffic enforcement tends to be lax, and traffic police typically bribe violators or accept bribes, but the deployment of high-definition CCTV cameras and increased participation of the traffic enforcement unit of the national police force are reducing these. Speed cameras are uncommon, but there are traffic monitoring cameras at most signal-controlled intersections. When driving, watch out for jaywalkers. Be also aware when driving in narrow streets, where children usually play, given Manila is a crowded metropolis. Be also aware of the regionwide road space rationing ("number coding") scheme, where some vehicles are not allowed to ply Metro Manila streets from 7AM to 10AM, and from 3PM to 7PM, Mondays to Fridays, i.e. cars with license plates ending in numbers 1 and 2 should not go out of the street on the said schedule every '''Mondays''', 3 and 4 every '''Tuesdays''', and so on and so forth. Makati however observes the scheme throughout the day. Dedicated left turn lanes are rare, the left lane can turn into turning lanes with little warning, and left turns are rare than rights in some cities. Some major thoroughfares, like EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, have left turns provided by U-turn slots instead of a direct turn through the intersection. In EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, dedicated public utility vehicle and motorcycle lanes are implemented, and are monitored remotely through CCTVs. Gas prices are relatively comparable to those in the U.S. (except prices are by the liter) but expensive in the eyes of locals. Fuel prices fluctuate on a weekly basis. ===By boat=== '''[http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/ Sun Cruises]''' has tour packages to Corregidor Island in Manila Bay. Prices range from {{PHP|2000}} for a day tour with a buffet lunch, to {{PHP|3000}} for an overnight stay at the island. The tour guides are very informative, and the island is steeped in history, particularly about the battles that raged there during World War II. They also offer cruises around Manila Bay. ==See== ===City walks=== Manila might not generally be a place to take a leisurely stroll, but it has interesting neighbourhoods that definitely deserve to be explored on foot: * [[Manila/Intramuros | Intramuros]], the Spanish-built walled city that is the historical center of Manila. Largely destroyed during the World War II, it is not a charming colonial city center in the likes of [[Vigan]], but a fascinating place where memories of the past and the realities of the present mix; * [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]] is Manila's bustling Chinatown with an unmatched festival of colours, tastes, and smells; * [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] is the historical core of Makati, containing both Metro Manila's Koreatown and hipster areas popular among backpackers; * [[Makati | Makati's Ayala Center]] is a large cluster of shopping malls in Metro Manila's most important business district, which is itself an eye candy for skyscraper afficionados; * [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] is an ultramodern business, commercial and affluent residential district in the likes of [[Singapore]], and likely the most pedestrian-friendly area of Metro Manila. ===Plazas, Parks and Nature Reserves=== [[Image:Luneta.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]] When it comes to parks, '''Luneta Park''' and '''Intramuros''' are the most popular destinations. '''Luneta Park''' (also called as Rizal Park and Rizal Monument) is home to the Rizal monument; a statue of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. It is one of the most significant and most important places in Philippine history from the Spanish colonial era to the EDSA revolution. The walled former city of [[Intramuros]] served as a settlement for the Indianized-Malay-Muslims, then it was taken over by the Spanish and fell into ruins during the World War II, it is one of the most popular icons of the Philippines. See '''Plaza de Roma''' in Intramuros where a statue of King Carlos IV of Spain stands, '''Plaza de Goiti''' or now known as '''Plaza Lacson''' is where a statue of Arsenio Lacson; said to be one of Manila's greatest mayor stands, next to it is Roman Santos building which would again make you think you're somewhere in Rome, Italy because of it Greco-Roman architecture. '''Plaza Miranda''' stands infront of Quiapo Church in the Filipino-Muslim district of Quiapo, an unfortunate event occurred here on 1971; the Plaza Miranda bombings. '''Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens''' is one of the oldest zoos in Asia. It is criticized for its inadequate care towards animals and its dirty surroundings and animal rights activists are demanding to free the animals due to this while '''Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center''' have rare animals such as water monitors and the Philippine deer, it also treats injured animals even if it isn't part of their zoo. '''La Mesa Dam EcoPark''' is the haven for most Filipinos after a tiring week of work and a getaway from the noisy and polluted metro, not only is it an ecopark but is also a dam which provides water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces. '''Manila Ocean Park''' is larger than Singapore's Sentosa Underwater World, construction is incomplete however it had already opened to the public, tickets cost {{PHP|350}} for a child, {{PHP|400}} for adults. '''Quezon Memorial Circle''' is a shrine and a national park, it is where the remains of late President Manuel Quezon and his wife are rested. While '''Greenbelt Park''' is in Makati and is worth seeing. ===Places of worship=== [[Image:Manila Cathedral 1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Manila Cathedral]] Religion is one of the major aspects of life of a Filipino, the diverse population of the Philippines follows the world's major religions; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and some following the Jewish faith and part of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, some forms of paganism, animism or any other kind may somehow exist. Manila's population follows almost all of those religions. ===Christian faith=== [[Image:EDSA_Shrine2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|EDSA Shrine]] See '''Basilica Minore de la Immaculada Concepcion''' or '''Manila Cathedral''' in simple words in [[Intramuros]], it is a historic church which served 2 funerals for 2 Filipino presidents and for bishops' funerals. '''Basilica Minore de San Lorenzo Ruiz''' or '''Binondo Church''' in [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]] caters to Chinese Filipinos, seen here is the synchronization of Western architecture, Catholic faith and Chinese influences. ''Our Lady of China'' chapel is in this church. See the miraculous ''Black Nazerene'' or ''Itim na Nazareno'' in '''Basilica Minore de Jesus Nazareno''' or '''Quiapo church''' which is believed to give miracles and blessings. During January it is crowded as are the streets of Metro Manila, as a procession is held, during Fridays the church is filled with devotees. * San Sebastian Basilica Minore de Mount Carmel * Epifanio de los Santos Shrine ====Churches and sanctuaries==== * {{see | name=San Agustín Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Redemptorist Church | alt=Baclaran Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Remedios Church | alt=Malate Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Santuario de San Antonio ===Other faiths=== The '''Golden Mosque''' is in the Quiapo district which is somehow the Filipino-Muslim district of Manila, its dome is made of gold and is built in order of the Marcoses. ===Museums=== * The National Museum of the Filipino People * Metropolitan Museum * Filipinas Heritage Library * Ateneo Art Gallery * Ayala Museum * Lopez Museum * The Museum at De La Salle University-Manila * Museum of Contemporary Art and Design at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde ===Cemeteries=== While some might consider creepy to visit cemeteries as a tourist, some of Manila's cemeteries easily stand among the cities' most impressive sights. The most famous are the '''Manila Chinese Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a real "city of the dead" with intricate and ornamented mausoleums, and the sombre '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' and '''Heroes' Cemetery''' in [[Taguig]] dedicated respectively to the American and Filipino soldiers who died in the Philippines during the World War II. The '''Manila North Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a bizarre but fascinating "slum-cemetery", is not a place for independent sightseeing but can be visited via a guided tour. [[File:Manila Chinese Cemetery.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Manila Chinese Cemetery]] ===Monuments=== * Monumento de la Revolucion * Rizal Monument * People Power Monument * Quezon Monument * Bonifacio Monument ==Do== ===Festivals=== You can find almost all major festivals in Metro Manila. There are two New Years. The Gregorian New Year every January, is characterized by noise and merrymaking; the crackles and bursts of firecrackers and fireworks complete the Filipino New Year, believing it will scare misfortunes away, but can be dangerous and messy, with the day after characterized by scattered debris, used fireworks barrages and unexploded firecrackers, smoke, trash, and the most dreaded result, injured celebrators, victims of their firecrackers, and fires. Then, there's the Chinese New Year, at various dates between January and February, with the firecrackers and the Dragon Dance; Filipino Chinese offer money inside ''ampaw'' (red envelopes) and eat sticky but tasty ''tikoy''. [[File:Feast of Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila.JPG|thumb|The ''Traslación'']] There are many religious festivities held annually. The '''Feast of the Black Nazarene''' in [[Manila]] every January draws millions into Manila, where devotees flock to touch the wooden statue. The festivities begins with the tradition of ''pahalik'', where devotees kiss and rub their towels onto the image, and the actual procession, ''Traslación'' every January 9, is a very crowded situation, where personal space is almost unimportant, as people climb into and pull the carriage (''andas'') from the Quirino Grandstand, through parts of Manila, and back into Quiapo Church. Another major festival is the '''Watah Watah Festival''', part of the '''Feast of St. John the Baptist''' (''San Juan Bautista'') in [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]], characterized by dances, and most notably, water fights at the streets, reminding you of Songkran in Thailand or Holi in India, so be warned, it's not a spectator sport for the ordinary tourist, especially if you look obviously foreign. ===Cinemas=== Metro Manila has good cinemas, with the average ticket price at about {{PHP|200}}, a bargain to Western standards but slightly steep to the average Filipino. Most cinemas are rather part of mall chains, and gone are the glory days of downtown movie houses. Old-style cinemas found at the heart of cities are now rare to find, but most have become seedy locations that show illicit X-rated, hardcore porn films. Modern Philippine cinemas are up to the modern standards, and expect wearing 3D glasses on some Hollywood films. IMAX cinema can be found at malls at various points in the metro. ===Gambling=== Metro Manila is one of Asia's largest gambling hubs, containing no less than twenty casinos. Some of them have true [[Las Vegas]] or [[Macau]] standard, being not only casinos but also integrated resorts, entertainment venues and luxury shopping malls. These are mostly in the '''Entertainment City''' district of [[Parañaque]], including the '''Solaire''', the '''City of Dreams''', the '''Okada''' and the future '''Westside City''', whereas the '''Resorts World Manila''' is in the Newport area of [[Pasay]]. Horse racing is no longer hosted at tracks in Metro Manila. The two major racetracks, the '''Santa Ana Racecourse''' in [[Makati]] and '''San Lazaro Leisure Park''' in Manila are converted into malls and commercial property (SM City San Lazaro and The Circuit Makati respectively), and are moved to [[Carmona (Cavite)|Carmona]] and [[Naic]] in [[Cavite]], respectively. ===Sports=== Metro Manila has a lackluster sports scene compared with other large Southeast Asian metropolises, but it is the center of Philippine sports. Large sports arenas do exist, like '''Araneta Coliseum''', '''Mall of Asia Arena''', '''PhilSports Arena''', and '''San Juan Area''' (Filoil Flying V Arena), but the number did not catch up with the increasing population. Unregulated urbanization are also suspect, so spaces better suited for sports activities instead gave way to large mall complexes lacking any space for sports activities. That said, there is a vibrant sports scene, centered on the Philippines's favorite sport, basketball. ==Buy== {{See also|Shopping in the Philippines}} There are generally two kinds of shopping destinations in Manila: the mall and the ''tiangge'' ("chang-ghe"). ===Shopping malls=== The Manila '''mall''' is more than just a shopping experience but a cultural destination as well. The largest malls in Metro Manila are practically their own cities within the city: complete with boutiques, supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, cinemas, medical facilities, hotels, schools, offices, gyms, serviced apartments, spas, convention centers, art galleries, bowling alleys, museums, ice skating rinks, and even a chapel for Sunday masses. The '''SM City North EDSA''' in [[Quezon City]] is the largest mall in the [[Philippines]] and 6th largest mall in the World. The second largest mall in Metro Manila is the '''SM Megamall''' in [[Mandaluyong]], followed by the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]]. The '''Ayala Center''' in [[Makati]] is not a single mall, but a cluster of four large shopping malls which combined might offer more shopping options than the aforementioned super-malls. While the typical image of shopping malls are of bland concrete boxes, many malls in Manila use innovative architecture and concepts including large open spaces, contemporary art exhibitions, and popular markets. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a real "shopping mall turned into a pedestrian street", the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]] contains a bustling amusement park facing the Manila Bay, '''Festival Alabang''' in [[Muntinlupa]] contains a park with a river, and the '''Venice Grand Canal''' in [[Taguig]] is, well... a replica of Venice. '''Eastwood City''', '''McKinley Hill''' and '''Newport Mall''' are also some of the well-known malls by [https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/ Megaworld Lifestyle Malls] that are located in different parts of the Metro Manila. People usually go there because of their distinct architectural designs and concepts. ===Tiangge=== [[File:Novelties village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|Tiendesitas]] However, if you wish to experience the "ultimate Manila shopping experience", one has to shop at a '''tiangge'''. Tiangges are small makeshift stalls clustered together that sell anything and everything you can imagine think bazaars). But at bargain basement prices. In these places, one has to [[haggle]], particularly if you are buying wholesale (defined as at least six pieces of the same item). The best tiangge complexes are in the Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Market! Market!, St. Francis Square, Tutuban Center Mall, Divisoria Mall, and 168 Mall. Go crazy buying quality clothes and shoes, pretty fashion jewelry and things for the house at very reasonable prices! ==Eat== [[File:Food village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The Food Village at Tiendesitas]] A tourist or visitor may be amused or perplexed to see Filipinos eating most of the time. Apart from the three major meals of the day, there are snacks in the morning and in the afternoon called ''merienda'' which are integral part of a typical Pinoy's everyday life. Metro Manila's diverse racial community had brought the rise to international cuisine, from just one corner of the street a Filipino would be eating Shawarma (more commonly known as Doner or Kebab for some westerners), another one would be enjoying his kimchee, while others would enjoy their night with sushi, some would desire Indian and Thai curry for their lunch while some would prefer the typical American breakfast in fastfood stores. For Chinese cuisine go to '''Chinatown''' where they serve Hokkien dishes; American steakhouses, high class Japanese, Korean, Indian and Thai restaurants that lurk around Makati, Koreantown have cheaper options as does Japantown (Little Tokyo). Usually if you prefer to splurge, Makati is one of the best options. Typical Filipino cuisine and streetfood are found in the streets of Manila which provide the best options, the cost could be US$1-2 per serving or even lower. ===Filipino fastfood=== America's influence is palpable in the Philippines, and you'll be hard pressed to find a mall without the requisite McDonalds and KFC. Filipino fastfood chains that capture the essence of Filipino food compete strongly for Philippine tastebuds however, and they may be a safe place for the tourist to try the local fare. The following are a list of fastfood chains that have branches all around the Metro, and in many cases around the country. *{{eat | name=Jollibee | url=http://www.jollibee.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving | content=The most well-known Filipino fastfood chain of all, Jollibee can boast of over a thousand stores in the Philippines and more than 300 stores around the world. Typical fastfood fare for the most part, but the burger dressing will taste different (read: sweet) to most foreigners. For something a little different, try the pancit palabok, which is a vermicelli dish with an orange sauce. }} *{{eat | name=Greenwich Pizza | url=http://www.greenwich.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The second of Jollibee corps' trifecta of fastfood chains, Greenwich Pizzas are your typical fare, but once again with the slightly sweeter than usual tomato sauce. Some seasonal offerings may be on offer though, like the sisig pizza, so check the menu. }} *{{eat | name=Chowking | url=http://www.chowking.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The Filipino version of Chinese food, also owned by Jollibee. For good sampling of their food, try the Lauriats, which feature a viand (beef, pork, chicken), rice, pancit (fried noodles with meat and veggies), siomai (dumplings), and buchi (a sweet rice ball covered with a sesame-based coating. }} *{{eat | name=Tapa King | url=http://www.tapaking.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=Tapaking is where you get the ubiquitous tapsilog (fried beef strips, fried garlic rice, and egg), which is popular breakfast fare, along with other local delicacies. }} *{{eat | name=GotoKing | url=http://www.gotoking.com.ph/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This where you go to get the localized version of congee called goto and lugaw (rice porridge), with different kinds of toppings like chicken, roasted garlic, egg. }} *{{eat | name=Mang Inasal |alt=| url=http://www.manginasal.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving |lastedit=2017-03-24| content=A relative newcomer, Mang Inasal brings a variety of barbecue called "inasal" into Metro Manila from the smaller city of Bacolod (further south in the Visayan region). They offer other grilled meats, and soups like sinigang (a sour, tamarind based soup). }} *{{eat | name=Goldilocks | url=http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The place to go for your baked treats and sweets like mamon (a spongy round cake), polvoron (a tighly packed powdery treat) ensaymada (bread baked with cheese and sugar), and host of other delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. A must try savory treat is their fresh lumpiang sariwa (light and fresh spring roll with peanut sauce). }} '''Where to eat''' *'''Greenbelt Lifestyle Center''' - the widest selection of food choices, which also happen to be the trendiest and most unique, can be found in the Greenbelt Area at heart of Ayala Center in Makati City. With everything upscale, you can find yourself munching tapas with a glass of sangria or having a gastronomic delight of french treats. * '''Tomas Morato''' - Before midnight strikes, the strip is becoming increasily famous among locals for comedy bars. However, restaurants with gastronomic delights of every kind or dish abound from end-to-end. * '''The Promenade at Greenhills''' * '''Baywalk''' - This used to be the most famous location for an abundance of affordable, delightful street food, by the bay. However, it has been closed by the city government for certain issues. Nevertheless, a visit to this area provides a different perspective of the old city of Manila. * '''Eastwood City''' - Peppered with a lot of choices that offer comfortable dining in airconditioned or al fresco style, this place appeals to the upbeat, on-the-rise professionals and more affluent members of the Filipino society. There are lots of things to enjoy from good food, music, to midnight movies and shopping. Very appropriate for the night owls and nearby universitarians. * '''The Fort Strip''' and '''Serendra''' in '''Global City''', Taguig - Trendy, classy, isolated yet warm, surprising and fulfilling. From Makati City, it is easy to reach the newest dining and entertainment hub in the Metropolis by private car or cab. * '''Tiendesitas''' - literally "little stores", This place seems to have been primarily built with returning Filipinos in mind and for foreigners interested in some kind of cultural immersion. It is a confluence of some 450 traders from the three major islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, selling specialty merchandise. So much to choose from but the food pavilions are the busiest. ==Drink== The epicenter of Metro Manila's famous nightlife is the '''Greenbelt''' in [[Makati City|Makati]] where some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bars and karaoke joints cluster around a park in the middle of the main business district. The Fort, Serendra and Bonifacio High Street are three different clusters that offers high-end restaurants, bars and shops in the nearby city of Taguig. Bohemian '''Malate''' and the adjoining '''Baywalk''' contain a variety of venues serving a combination of food, comedy, alcohol and live music in Manila. Other nightlife clusters in the Metro are '''Eastwood''', '''Araneta Center''', and '''Timog''' all in Quezon City. The introduction of American hip hop music has had a noticeable effect on Philippine night life, serving as the soundtrack to a high-spirited Manila youth culture. Many nightclubs now rival first-world standards both in terms of luxury and vibrancy. Additionally, there are numerous venues in which to catch elements of an active Philippine alternative rock community. Some venues, such as [http://www.saguijo.com/index.php saGuijo Cafe] in [[Makati City|Makati]], have risen to some prominence. ==Sleep== ''Check [[Metro Manila#Cities|city]] articles for listings'' Due to Metro Manila's horrible traffic, those who came for business are advised to stay in the business district they are visiting or as near as possible. Backpackers tend to favour [[Manila/Malate | Malate]] or [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] as they are both atmospheric areas with cheap food, bars, and accommodation. Those who want to avoid gritty side of Manila typically stay in more affluent districts such as [[Makati|Makati's Ayala Center]] or [[Taguig|Bonifacio Global City]]. Standard '''hotels''' range from {{PHP|500}} to {{PHP|10000}}, but you can spend more if you want to stay in a luxurious place. Popular hotels such as Shangri-La and Mandarin Oriental are found in Manila and Makati while Marriot hotels just opened a branch in Newport City. Hotels include common frills such as laundry service, telephone, and TV. '''Motels''' have a bad reputation and perception by Filipinos as they are viewed as meeting places for illicit sex and things, but they are a cheap option. '''Condominiums''', now easily rented even for short stays via websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com, are found around financial districts and often near commercial establishments. ==Stay safe== Metro Manila has its share of common problems for first-time travellers: opportunistic robbers and pickpockets, corrupt cops and bureaucracy, run-down residential areas and shanty towns, and chaotic traffic. If you are first time travelling into the region (or not used to chaotic conditions in other places), do not forget to keep your guard up at all times. The metro has its numerous rough areas where you are unlikely to visit without any good reason. ===Crime=== Violent crime is quite evident in some parts of the metro, but this usually happens among locals, and tourists should not worry a lot, since there are many police and frequent police patrol cars within Metro Manila, especially tourist areas. Bag-snatching is also common, but, of course, common sense will reduce that threat. Most victims are rich locals. Theft is prevalent, but common sense will help you avoid being a victim. Avoid wearing jewelry when going to crowded areas, as they attract attention to thieves. Be watchful when carrying electronic gadgets, as bring those in public may attract criminals. Avoid leaving your valuables inside vehicles, even in secure areas, as criminals may take advantage by breaking the windows (the ''Basag-kotse'' modus operandi), plus, most management of parking areas waive rights on protecting items inside the vehicle, that they would not be responsible for any damage or loss. Beware of the dreaded '''''budol-budol''''' scam; most cases of this happen here. Foreigners are rarely targeted, but don't just accept offers from strangers, especially if they look too attractive. There are over 7 major slum areas throughout the metro, but a close observation will make you think there is a lot more, including decrepit communities rising beside rivers and creeks, and a few just lie near tourist hotspots or business districts. Large residential [[barangay]]s or districts can be as seedy as slums; Tondo and San Andres Bukid in Manila, Commonwealth in Quezon City, and Baclaran and Kabihasnan in Parañaque are just a partial list of such spots, abounding with criminals, drug addicts, and delinquent youth. If you see makeshift houses, narrow alleys, and mangled electricity wires, don't go there. ===Corruption=== Metro Manila has a legendary reputation for street-level corruption, but this is changing. PNP and MMDA has since adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery and extortion, but, corruption remains on local traffic police in some cities. That said, it's now risky to bribe, and some foreigners have been arrested for doing so. ===Scams=== Metro Manila is not known for scams, but with a bit of common sense, they can be avoided. The most common scams involve taxi or tricycle drivers, and are not limited to overcharging. Some taxi drivers [[Common scams#Luggage held hostage|steal luggage]] from unwary passengers, and some women have been robbed or raped after riding fake taxis or unlicensed tricycles. Counterfeit money is common, and many small shops display pieces of fake bills as a warning to customers. As of 2020, a local variant of the squeegee scam has been reported around Metro Manila, and involves "'''''wiper boys''''''' who will splash murky water on your car's windshield, wipe them off after, and soon demand payment, with threats they would break your car windows or wreck your hood. ===Women travellers=== Street sexual harassment cases in Metro Manila is alarmingly high, and women travellers must exercise caution when walking alone. Many streets around Metro Manila are filled with male bystanders, and there are chances you might get sexually harassed, most commonly through simple cat-calls and common wolf whistles, especially if you are dressed scantily (e.g. short shorts, miniskirts/dresses, spaghetti straps). Groping is a risk in crowded locations like street markets and trains. Despite a more liberal culture, [[Philippines#Clothing|dress conservatively]] so you can blend with the locals and avoid unwanted sexual attention. Wearing a short sleeved blouse, jeans, or a skirt or dress with the hem below the knee will suffice. Plus, learning some key words to shout (e.g. Manghihipo! Manyak!) in case someone gropes you can help. Women travellers are not advised to take a taxi at night alone: you might fall victim to theft, especially in cases where the driver will spray chloroform to the air conditioner where you will suddenly fall asleep and wake up with your valuables stolen (or in some cases, raped). The same also goes with tricycles drivers, but most victims are primarily call center workers or students. ===Terrorism=== The region has a high risk for terrorist attacks; security measures have been heightened, with car trunk inspections, metal detectors and bag checks being mandatory in many locations, like malls, office towers, and public transport stations. You are more likely to get hurt or killed in a road accident than a terrorist attack, as bombings are far rare (the latest attacks in Metro Manila that happened are the '''Rizal Day bombings''' in 2000 and the '''Valentine's Day bombings''' in 2005). ==Stay healthy== Tap water provided by the metro's major water service providers '''Maynilad''' and '''Manila Water''' is usually safe to drink, but quality varies by place, and locals usually boil them just to be safe. '''Air quality''' in Metro Manila is not as worse, but can deteriorate during the cool season (especially on New Year's Day). Areas around major road intersections (e.g. Cubao, Pasay Rotonda) usually have the worst air quality. Be also aware of stray dogs, but they are not a problem in financial districts such as Makati CBD and Taguig and can be seen only in residential outskirts and non-commercialized suburbs of Metro Manila. ==Respect== People in Metro Manila have a reputation for snobbery; Manileño folks call country people ''promdi'' (from the English phrase ''from the [province of]'') because of different customs. It is best to behave like a ''laking Maynila'' (one brought up in Manila) so you can easily get around. Public views of affection are tolerated, but making out is far from socially acceptable, even in this liberal region of the Philippines. You can make out in public in Luneta and other major parks of its size, but not elsewhere, where locals will not hesitate to even call the police to arrest you for making a scene that violates local values. Holding hands are rather acceptable, even to locals. [[Image:04021jfBaclaran LRT Station Terminal Plaza Parañaque Cityfvf 02.jpg|thumb|Inside a women-only car of a train on LRT Line 1]] Public courtesy goes a long way. You must give a seat to women, students, old people and disabled persons in public transport. Jeepneys, buses, and trains have priority seats reserved for them; trains have a women-only car at the front end, not exclusively for women, but also for elderly and disabled people. You will be told to move into the second car (or the middle of the platform at the station) if you go into the women-only area. Metro Manila has the most relaxed [[Philippines#Clothing|dress code]] among all places in the Philippines; wearing shorts or tank tops is often acceptable, but without calling unwanted attention depending on place. Churches and government offices follow a strict dress code, where shoulders, armpits and knees must be covered, that means, tank tops, miniskirts, and skimpy shorts are not allowed; you will be refused entry in government offices, while you will not be allowed to take the Holy Communion in churches. Caps and slippers are also prohibited from being worn in those places. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Metro Manila has power 24 hours a day, but there is the possibility of blackouts, either due to natural disasters or unscheduled power plant maintenance. Most outages only last a few hours, but blackouts days or weeks long is a possibility when a very strong typhoon strikes the metro. '''[https://www.meralco.com.ph Meralco]''' (Manila Electric Company) is the only power utility serving Metro Manila; check their website (or some local TV news broadcasters) for any scheduled outages. Most hotels around the metro will have a backup generator in case power goes out. Malls and other large establishments will usually have one also, so they can operate normally while lights are out elsewhere. ===Media=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine media market, and the major television stations are '''GMA''', '''ABS-CBN''', and '''TV5'''. Most media are provided in Tagalog, though there are also predominately English-language media. * Broadsheet newspapers, like '''''The Philippine Star''''', '''''Philippine Daily Inquirer''''' and '''''Manila Bulletin''''', are almost published in English. * There are also free-to-watch television channels that always broadcast most programming in English, such as '''CNN Philippines''' (channel 9) and '''ETC''' (channel 21). CNN Philippines has newscasts every morning, noon and evening. ===Plastics and Styrofoam=== Some cities already banned the use of plastics and Styrofoam for packaging, for example, [[Las Piñas]] and [[Muntinlupa]]. The rest of Metro Manila, including Manila and Quezon City, still permit their use. It is advisable to bring your own cloth bag when shopping; most supermarkets will offer one for a fee. ===Embassies and consulates=== Being the national capital, Metro Manila hosts a large number of embassies. A majority of them are clustered in Legazpi Village and Dasmariñas Village in [[Makati]] City and in Bonifacio Global City in the adjacent [[Taguig]] City. There are others in other parts of Metro Manila as well: *{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url= | email=embarphil@eastern.com.ph | address=104 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 845 3218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/home.html#main | email= | address=Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 757 8100, +63 757 8340 (Immigration and Visa Office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/manila/ | email=manila-ob@bmeia.gv.at| address=8th Floor, One Orion Building, 11th Ave & 38th St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+63 2 8179191 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8134238| hours=M–Th 9AM–noon & 1PM–2:30PM }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://ph.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn | address=4896 Pasay Rd, Dasmarinas Village, Makati | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 8443148 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8452465 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.manila.diplo.de/Vertretung/manila/de/Startseite.html | email=visa@mani.diplo.de | address=25th Floor, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 2 702 3000| tollfree= | fax=+632 2 702 3015 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=gremb.man@mfa.gr | address=12th Floor, Sage House, 110 Rufino St, Legaspi Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 817-4444, +63 9279677637 (Emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+632 812-0202 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=2627 Roxas Blvd, Pasay City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 551-5710 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 551-5780 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/philippines | email= | address=26th Floor BDO Equitable Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2-786 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 8AM-4PM & F 8AM-noon | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=https://www.norway.no/en/philippines/ | email=emb.manila@mfa.no | address=12th Floor, DelRosarioLaw Centre, 21st Drive corner 20th Dr, Bonifacio Global, Taguig | lat= | long= | directions=Mega Plaza Building | phone=+63 2 982 2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://manila.mae.ro/en | email=manila@mae.ro | address=Strada Legazpi nr.150, G.C. Corporate Plaza, etajul 6, Legaspi Village, Makati City, CP 1229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 88310784 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 88439063 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea | url=http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do | email= | address=122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 856-9210 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 856-9008 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/philippines | email=ukinthephilippines@fco.gov.uk | address=120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 858 2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://ph.usembassy.gov | email= | address=1201 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +63 2 301-2000 (ACS) | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 301-2017ACS | hours=M-F 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Bulacan]] *[[Rizal]] *[[Cavite]] *[[Laguna]] {{outlineregion}} {{geo|14.5833|121.0000|zoom=11}} {{isPartOf|Luzon}} 9zmpmuxvwtfk2pbbdj5kl9bcv2auu8b 4492098 4492097 2022-07-29T04:25:17Z Graham87 41792 /* Understand */ copyedit wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bonifacio Global City (cropped).jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|Metro Manila has been placed under lockdown multiple times, with ever-changing restrictions. Masks and face shields are mandatory in malls, public transportation, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, while face shields are no longer required outdoors. See the [[Philippines]] page for further details. |lastedit=3 Oct 2021}} [https://www.metromanila.ph '''Metro Manila'''] (Filipino: ''Kalakhang Maynila''), on the island of [[Luzon]], is the national capital region of the [[Philippines]]. With a population of about 24 million people, it is the smallest administrative region of the country but the most populous, contributing to no less than 37% of the Philippines' GDP. It is the country's center of administration, business, education, diplomacy and entertainment, a huge metropolis with massive social contrasts which may even exceed those in [[Latin America]], and are reflected in the contrasts of urban landscapes. With massive traffic jams and a reputation for insecurity relative to other [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] cities, Metro Manila is often considered to be a challenging city to explore, but in reality, the contrasts are precisely what makes the city a great destination to both most spoiled and the most adventurous travellers. As in the rest of the Philippines, expect local customs and behaviours to be different from your own. Metro Manila locals are more sophisticated than those in the countryside, yet expect [[Philippines#Culture shock|customs, behaviors, and situations]] that may upset first-time visitors. ==Regions== {{mapframe|14.56229|121.01991|width=220|height=350|zoom=10|staticmap=Metro Manila WV region map.png}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#69999f|title=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b5d29f|title=Eastern Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1475,Q17175,Q1624,Q9085,Q749283}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=Camanava Area|wikidata=Q1478,Q8861,Q17179,Q1623}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ac5c91|title=South Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1508,Q17189,Q1643,Q1017325,Q17176,Q17182,Q8854}} {{Mapshapes|Q611133}} <!-- SRTS --> {{Regionlist| | region1name=[[Manila]] | region1color=#69999f | region1description=The bustling, crowded and noisy City of Manila, which in Metro Manila terms is the "old city center", is home to much of the country's history and culture. It is the only city in Metro Manila which is divided into districts, of which there are sixteen. | region2name=Eastern Metro Manila | region2color=#b5d29f | region2items=[[Quezon City]], [[Marikina]], [[Pasig]], [[Mandaluyong]], [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]] | region2description=[[Quezon City]] is the largest and most populous city of Metro Manila, also containing some of the country's best universities. In this area you can find some of the largest parks and shopping malls of the Philippines, as well as one of Manila's main business districts, the Ortigas Center. | region3name=Camanava Area | region3color=#b383b3 | region3items=[[Caloocan]], [[Malabon]], [[Navotas]], [[Valenzuela]] | region3description=A largely working-class area, it has a notorious reputation for being flood-prone during rainy season, with some areas below sea level. Also known as the gateway to central and northern Luzon, it is home to heritage houses and Metro Manila's largest fish market. | region4name=Southern Metro Manila | region4color=#ac5c91 | region4items=[[Makati]], [[Pasay]], [[Taguig]], [[Pateros (Philippines)|Pateros]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]], [[Las Piñas]] | region4description=Contains the Ninoy Aquino airport and some of the most affluent areas of Metro Manila, as well as major business districts (including [[Makati]], Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and Filinvest City in [[Muntinlupa]]) and a plethora of entertainment, including the SM Mall of Asia in [[Pasay]] and the Entertainment City in [[Parañaque]]. It is in some sense the "modern" city center of Manila. }} ==Cities== <!-- NINE cities only to be listed here. Do not change without discussing on the talk page first. --> Metro Manila is home to the country's business districts, wealth extremes and major shopping centers, with a combined population of 11 million and growing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} &mdash; Metro Manila's historical core, although partly dilapidated by the World War II, contains a rich colonial history, a vast collection of excellent museums and monuments, as well as some of the city's most colourful, vibrant neighbourhoods *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Quezon City]]|wikidata=Q1475}} &mdash; The largest and most populous city of Metro Manila and its major Information Technology hub is where the [[Quezon Memorial Circle]] is located, as are important universities, government buildings, and gigantic shopping malls *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caloocan]]|wikidata=Q1478}} &mdash; The main hub of people from the Northern Philippines. Known to be one of the 4 original cities of Metro Manila, along side [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[Pasay City]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Parañaque]]|wikidata=Q17182}} &mdash; Containing the '''Entertainment City''' with four giant casinos and attached shopping malls and entertainment venues *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasay]]|wikidata=Q17189}} &mdash; Home to the gigantic '''Mall of Asia''' and the attached music venue and festive amusement park, and to the Resorts World Manila casino and integrated resort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasig]]|wikidata=Q1624}} &mdash; A city named after the river next to it, the Pasig River. It is an industrial town with a booming business district in the uptown Ortigas Center. Downtown Pasig is home to more rustic churches, American period houses, and excellent cuisine. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Makati]]|wikidata=Q1508}} &mdash; Metro Manila's largest business district famous for its tall buildings, luxurious hotels, vast shopping malls, lively entertainment spots, and numerous restaurants, but also containing the historic '''Poblacion''' neighbourhood which is the city's '''Koreatown''' *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mandaluyong]]|wikidata=Q9085}} &mdash; Nicknamed the ''shopping capital of the Philippines'' for its collection of numerous shopping centers. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Taguig]]|wikidata=Q1643}} &mdash; First a thriving fishing community which slowly developed into an urbanized city. Contains one of the city's wealthiest and most pedestrian-friendly areas, the '''Bonifacio Global City''' (BGC), the '''McKinley Hill''' neighbourhood with its copies of [[Italy]], and the beautiful and serene '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[Quezon Memorial Circle]]|wikidata=Q3543369}} ==Understand== Locals and foreigners refer to Metro Manila simply as Manila. Administratively speaking, however, "Manila" is the name of one of the cities that composes the Metro Manila. Consisting of 16 cities and 1 municipality in 630 km², the metro is the national capital region, and the center of Philippine culture, arts, commerce, industry, and tourism. Metro Manila likewise serves as the pivot point to other exciting, popular destinations in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu City, and Davao City. Metro Manila is more a "[[Los Angeles]]" than a "[[New York City]]" type of city, meaning that it is a multi-polar city with major business, shopping and leisure areas scattered across the city, rather than concentrated in a compact Downtown. However, southern Metro Manila containing [[Makati]], [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] and the [[Parañaque|Entertainment City]] contains a large share of the city's most upscale areas and wealthiest residents, whereas [[Manila]] city proper concentrates much of the city's historical heritage and cultural options. Metro Manila is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and further observation can mean Manila further grows into the suburban sprawl in the nearby provinces of [[Bulacan]], [[Cavite]], [[Rizal]], [[Laguna]], and even [[Batangas]], along the expressway corridors composed of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the north, and Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx), South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) in the south. This travel guide, however, covers only the area that form Metro Manila, and all nearby suburbs outside it are part of their respective provinces. First-time travellers to developing metropolises will meet Metro Manila with culture shock; you may find yourself around cacophonous traffic, crowding, urban blight, corruption, and [[Philippines#Potentially jarring behaviors|jarring behaviors]]. That's why Dan Brown labelled Metro Manila as the "gates to hell" in ''Inferno'' after a character told her experience as a NGO worker in the metro's slums (spoiler alert!), despite the public backlash when it made headlines. Once you got around the chaotic environment, you may find that cultural diversity abounds. Staying in sterile areas of the metro, avoiding travel during rush hour or rough weather, and maintaining a high level of vigilance can help you get around hassle-free. ===People=== Unlike some other Asian cities, in Metro Manila most people can speak English, can read and write in Roman text, do not feel comfortable with chopsticks, and enjoy more watching basketball and boxing rather than football and badminton. Manila has a unique blend of Asian and Western elements. While one can say that it is the same for other Asian cities such as [[Singapore]] or [[Tokyo]], in Manila many Western elements are an intrinsic part of the Filipino identity and culture, rather than being introduced during the city's modernisation and integration to the globalised world. This blend can be found in the language (e.g. written English vs. spoken Tagalog), in the religion (e.g. Christian mausoleums sitting next to Buddhist ones at the Manila Chinese Cemetery in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]]), in the cuisine and many other aspects of day-to-day life - for instance, both trishaws and [[United States of America|American]] World War II vehicles are used as main public transportation forms. [[China|Chinese]] influence is also large, and fundamentally different from other Southeast Asian countries in that sense that many Filipino-Chinese have adopted Christianism and both integrated themselves to and shaped the Filipino culture, rather than forming a separate community. Metro Manila's population is a diverse mix of multi-racial people and people from different classes — from the richest businessmen to the poorest of the poor. The streets of Binondo in Manila is Metro Manila's [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]], while the district of Paco is known as Little India and Japantown. European and American enclaves are found in Business districts where urban life is enjoyed and much similar to western lifestyle. Koreans forever everywhere and anywhere have resulted to Koreatown which is in [[Makati]] City's Burgos St. which features many Korean restaurants, shops and groceries. The growth of immigrants is due to cheap cost for education and living in the Philippines. This is also a home to many of the rich and famous which most reside in Forbes Park, and is home to many homeless and poorest of the poor who seek job opportunities in this metropolis. Efforts have been made to clear slums in order to clean the Pasig River which have been reportedly successful and sustainable. ===Religion=== Religion is a major key role in a local Filipino's life, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian temples are found, the Golden mosque is in Quiapo; the Filipino-Muslim district, while cathedrals, churches and chapels of various Christian denominations are scattered around mostly of Roman Catholic faith. Processions of holy images are carried through in some cities of Metro Manila and during these times streets are crowded with a little space to move around or sometimes no space to move around. ===Economy=== Metro Manila is a haven for investors and businessmen and the region accounts about 30% (US$124 billion) of the total GDP of the Philippines. It is also where major Filipino companies have their headquarters. Business, commercial and financial districts include Makati, Ortigas (Pasig and Mandaluyong) and Taguig, which is where the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) is located. ===Orientation=== Metro Manila sits on an archipelago just at the edge of the Asian continent, some 14° 35' N, 121º 00 E'. It’s 700 miles (1,100&nbsp;km.) or 2 hours flight time from Hong Kong, 1,400 miles (2,200&nbsp;km.) or 3 hr 15 min from Bangkok, 1,500 miles (2,400&nbsp;km) or 3 hr 35 min from Singapore, 1,900 miles (3,000&nbsp;km) or 4 hr 15 min from Tokyo, and 1,800 miles (2,800&nbsp;km.) from 4 hr 25 min from Beijing. Ever so physically endowed, it is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous volcanoes - Pinatubo to the north, which made headlines in 1991 when it spewed dust all over the world and dropped global temperature by 2°, and [[Taal Volcano|Taal]] to the south which always makes headlines every decade or so, while this city straddles the Pacific Rim of Fire underneath. What's more, it lies in the path of the tropical monsoon bringing those more and more powerful typhoons during the second half of the year. It is fringed to the south by the idyllic Laguna de Bay - a veritable scenic showcase of Hispanized native folk and traditional culture, and farther south by cool and refreshing Lake Taal. ==Talk== Communication with the locals is easy because almost everyone is bilingual. '''[[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]''' is the language of the locals. It is the chosen language at home to most. It is also the language of the media and movie industries as Manileños watch TV and movies and read newspapers in Filipino. '''English''' is widely spoken in urban areas of the Philippines. It comes second as a medium of instruction in any institution. It is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. '''Taglish''' ("Tagalog-English") is effectively a mix n' matching English words and phrases with Tagalog and vice versa, and is part of everyday life of Manileños. It is frowned by official education but common in day-to-day life and on media, including movies and operas. Spanish-speakers may recognize some words in Tagalog, since some of its vocabulary is Spanish-derived. In [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]], Manila's Chinatown district, [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] is widely spoken by Chinese-Filipinos, although English and Filipino are most commonly spoken at home. Mandarin is often used for ceremonial or official purposes by the Chinese-Filipino community but not widely spoken; similarly to the way that Arabic is used by the Filipino-Muslim community. Manila's economic growth has attracted people from provinces with a delusion that a better life can be attained in the city, these people had brought a diversity in Manila's culture from their hometowns with tongues that speak Ilocano from the Ilocos regions, Kapampangan from Pampanga, Bicolano from the Bicol Region, Hiligaynon from Western Visayas, Cebuano from Cebu and Waray from Leyte and Samar. ==Get in== ===By air=== Metro Manila is served by two airports: the nearby '''[http://www.miaa.gov.ph Ninoy Aquino International Airport]''' (NAIA), and the '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' in [[Pampanga]]. ====Ninoy Aquino International Airport==== The '''[[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]]''' (NAIA) [http://www.miaa.gov.ph] ({{IATA|MNL}}), 8 km south of Manila in [[Pasay]] and [[Parañaque]], is the main airport serving Metro Manila. The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 (previously known as the Domestic Terminal). Terminal 1, long regarded as one of Asia's worst airport terminals (if not the worst), is being renovated, and several areas of the terminal have been completed. The newer Terminals 2 and 3 are regarded as being far nicer than Terminal 1, with more amenities to boot. A variety of public transportation options connect NAIA with Metro Manila. *'''Taxi''': Yellow airport taxis have a stand at the arrival area of all terminals. The flagdown rate is {{PHP|70}}, with an additional {{PHP|4}} surcharge for every 250&nbsp;m. At Terminal 3, you can hail a white city taxi from the departure area: just take the escalator or elevator up to the departures hall and exit to the departure ramp. Coupon taxis are special taxis with fixed rates according to the destination: inquire at the information desk for rates. *'''Bus''': One city bus route, Route 17 PITX-NAIA Loop, serves NAIA, running counter-clockwise from the [[Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange]] (PITX) into Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 3, and back into PITX via EDSA, stopping at Taft Avenue and Mall of Asia. Terminal 3 is served by the Citylink bus ({{PHP|29}}), connecting it to Eastwood City in [[Quezon City]] via Circumferential Road 5 (C-5). In addition, UBE Express operates a premium bus service. Unlike the regular city buses, UBE Express actually enters the curbside of the terminal and serves the Makati central business district, the city of Manila (via Roxas Boulevard), and Entertainment City. It costs between {{PHP|150-300}} but it includes complimentary WiFi, GPS tracking, and more comfortable seats. *'''Train''': The airport is served by two train stations: LRT Baclaran station near the Domestic Terminal, and PNR Nichols station near Terminal 3. Both stations however are 2-3 kilometers away from the airport proper. Jeeps which serve Terminal 3 and Villamor Airbase stop near Nichols station. *'''Jeepney''': Jeepneys which serve Terminal 3 will have "NAIA Terminal 3" or something similar written on the side route panel. Jeepneys which serve Terminals 1 and 2 will have "MIA" written on the route panel. *'''Hotel transportation''': Major hotel representatives are available on arrival and have chauffeur services which you can book on advance. The cost is around {{PHP|750-950}}. ====Clark International Airport==== The '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' ({{IATA|CRK}}) in [[Angeles City]], [[Pampanga]] is 85 km north of Manila and is a popular hub for low-cost carriers. AirAsia, Cebu Pacific and SEAIR maintain hubs at Clark, with other airlines—including legacy airlines such as Asiana Airlines and Dragonair—also connecting Clark with points throughout Asia. Some airlines which serve Clark have dedicated bus transfer services that transport passengers between Metro Manila and the airport via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). There are also four daily direct buses operated by [http://www.philtranco.com.ph/ Philtranco] between Clark and its terminal in Pasay via SM Megamall in [[Mandaluyong]], which costs {{PHP|300}} (to SM Megamall) or {{PHP|350}} (to Pasay). Jeepneys also connect the airport to bus terminals in Angeles, where it is also possible to take a bus to Manila. ===By boat=== All ferries and most boats serving Metro Manila dock at the '''Port of Manila''' in Manila proper, which is divided into two halves: the North Harbor on the northern side of the Pasig River in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], and the South Harbor on the southern side beside [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]. [http://travel.2go.com.ph 2GO Travel], the largest ferry operator out of the Port of Manila, operates out of the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal at Pier 15 in the South Harbor, though a few ferries operate from Pier 4 in the North Harbor, which was expanded with the construction of the newly-opened Manila North Port Passenger Terminal. Cruise ships docking in Manila will dock at either terminal, though most dock at the Super Terminal. Some boat services do not dock at the Port of Manila: these include Sun Cruises ferries to Corregidor Island, which dock beside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay, and boats to [[Cavite]] and [[Bataan]], which dock at the SM Mall of Asia further south. ===By car=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine highway network; most roads lead to Manila, and signs in most major highways of Luzon often use Manila as a control city. The Philippines' two major expressways: the '''North Luzon Expressway''' (NLEx) and the '''South Luzon Expressway''' (SLEx), terminate in Manila. NLEX terminates at the Balintawak Interchange in [[Quezon City]], while SLEx terminates at the Magallanes Interchange in [[Makati]], with a further expressway-like segment continuing on as the Osmeña Highway between Magallanes and Quirino Avenue in [[Manila/Paco|Paco]], [[Manila]]; the two are connected together by Skyway Stage 3, a six to seven-lane elevated highway passing through the edges of Manila city proper. A third expressway, the '''Manila-Cavite Expressway''' (CAVITEx, also '''Coastal Road''') which connects Metro Manila and [[Cavite]], terminates at the intersection with NAIA (or MIA) Road in [[Parañaque]], and continues on as Roxas Boulevard. Other major at-grade highways of the Philippines also terminate in Metro Manila. The '''MacArthur Hwy''' (Rte 1 and 2, also the '''Manila North Road''') to northern Luzon, which for much of its length runs parallel to NLEx, terminates at Monumento in [[Caloocan]], The '''Manila East Rd''', connecting Metro Manila, [[Rizal]] and [[Laguna]], terminates in [[Pasig]]. '''[[Asian Highway 26]]''' passes through Manila, with two routes from NLEX Balintawak to SLEX Magallanes: the signed main route follows EDSA, and an unsigned alternate route via Radial Road 10 and Roxas Boulevard, and the Skyway. While it does not reach Metro Manila, the '''Nautical Highway System''' (or '''RORO''', after the roll-on, roll-off ferries used on the sea routes) connects with the highways to Manila. ===By bus=== Provincial buses to Metro Manila from other parts of the Philippines are cheap and efficient, and a common way to travel between cities in Luzon. It is also the center of the intercity bus network; a bus trip across Luzon will involve transiting through Manila. With the government drive to decongest Manila's roads, company-owned terminals are being closed and provincial buses being rerouted to new central bus stations. As of 2021, there are five designated terminals, most with good connections to local transportation. There are also other major bus terminals like Park N' Ride Lawton, South Station, and Alabang Integrated Bus Terminal, but they have been relegated to local buses, jeepneys and vans. * {{go | name=Araneta City Bus Port | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Cubao]], [[Quezon City]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 8, 9 and 10. Jeepney routes 203 and 204 terminate here. If taking EDSA Carousel (route E) or MRT Line 3, alight at Araneta Center-Cubao. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Araneta City Bus Port | wikidata=Q85742591 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened 2017, this air-conditioned bus station siphoned some routes that used to end along EDSA in Cubao, but as of 2020, it has been relegated to commuter buses from Central Luzon. It has a food court, ticketing booths, departure boards, and secure passenger waiting areas. True to its name, it functions like an airport, and passengers board through gates which leads to their bus. }} * {{go | name=North Luzon Express Terminal | alt=NLET | url= | email= | address=[[Bocaue]], [[Bulacan]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus route 20. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Partially opened in 2020, it was intended to be a temporary diversion terminal for buses from northern Luzon as the Luzon lockdown began, but it has been made the terminal for all bus services to Ilocos, the Cordilleras and Cagayan Valley. As of July 2020, it is also served by select services to cities in Central Luzon. It is part of the Ciudad de Victoria development along North Luzon Expressway. }} * {{go | name=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | alt=PITX | url= | email= | address=[[Parañaque]] | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple city bus and jeepney routes terminate here. Future connection with LRT Line 1 at Asia World. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | wikidata=Q58811494 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened November 2018, it will serve buses with destinations in [[CALABARZON]] and [[Bicol]]. This is a multistory structure with multiple amenities, such as air-conditioned waiting rooms, food court, taxi stand, and an interfaith prayer room. Bus departures are shown on screens, and tickets are purchased at the terminal, even for commuter services to Cavite and Batangas. Like the Bus Port, passengers also board on gates, and the waiting area is secured. }} * {{go | name=Santa Rosa Integrated Transport Terminal | alt=SRITT | url= | email= | address=[[Santa Rosa (Laguna)|Santa Rosa]], Laguna | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 33 and 34. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened March 2019, it is expected to be the terminal for all trips from Southern Luzon and the rest of the Philippines that serve Cubao (except those that moved to Araneta City Busport). As of October 2020, it has been relegated to interisland services from [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]]. }} * {{go | name=Valenzuela Gateway Complex | alt=VGC | url= | email= | address=[[Valenzuela]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city buses 3, 22 and 32 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened in 2018, it will serve long-haul services from Central Luzon except those already rerouted to NLET. }} Aside from provincial buses, there are also luxury express buses from other cities in Luzon, the majority terminating at PITX or NLET; some of those are NLET-[[San Fernando (La Union)]] (on Metro Manila North Transport), PITX-[[Baguio City]] (on Pangasinan Solid North), PITX-[[Batangas City]] (on RRCG), and PITX-[[Lipa]] (on ALPS). There are also routes from other cities to the central business districts at Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Center, and between NAIA and Sangley Point Airport or Clark. ===By rail=== The '''[http://www.pnr.gov.ph/ Philippine National Railways]''' (PNR) operates the '''Metro South Commuter''' service from Laguna, with trains departing from [[Calamba]] and [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]]. Services is limited, however, and the train may not stop at certain stations depending on their timetable. Rail service from the north will be restored with the opening of the '''North-South Commuter Railway''' (NSCR) connecting with [[Malolos]], with a further extension to [[Clark Airport]]. As of 2022, part of it is nearly complete, with partial operation between Malolos and Valenzuela to begin by 2023. The Metro South Commuter would be replaced by a NSCR extension to [[Calamba]] from around 2025; some trains from Calamba will continue to the future Metro Manila Subway allowing for a seamless trip to the CBDs in Taguig, Pasig and Quezon City. As of 2021, PNR does not operate intercity trains since they were suspended from 2015. These will be restored with the rebuilding of the South Main Line to Bicol, but trains will terminate at a new station in [[Muntinlupa]]; onward, you will have to transfer to the NSCR or local bus. Regional service from [[Batangas]] and [[Quezon]] provinces is also planned, also terminating at Muntinlupa and using parts of the rebuilt South Main Line. ==Get around== Public transportation is the best way to get around Metro Manila. If looking for route options, you can look at Google Maps or [https://sakay.ph Sakay.ph], but Google Maps generally do not have schedules for jeepneys. Travel by car is not for the faint of heart. ===Beep card=== [[Image:Beep Card-Front.jpg|thumb|A Beep card]] '''[http://www.beeptopay.com Beep]''' is a prepaid card used to pay fares for public transport, the LRT, MRT, and some buses; it replaced the incompatible magnetic stored value cards used on the LRT and MRT. Consider buying a Beep card if planning to use public transport extensively for long-term stays. Using the card is straightforward, and works the same way as similar cards in other major cities. Although primarily used on the LRT and MRT, it is possible to use Beep cards to pay fares on: * The BGC Bus system in [[Taguig]] * Both regular and point-to-point city buses * Some modern jeepney routes with vehicles fitted with card readers. You can also use a Beep card to pay for goods at 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart, and Circle K stores in most parts of Metro Manila, and pay tolls on the North Luzon and Manila–Cavite expressways, avoiding the hassle of bringing bills or coins for payment. Beep is also accepted at Binalot restaurants and Robinsons MovieWorld cinemas. Beep cards are available for purchase at LRT and MRT stations, as well as at convenience stores and bus terminals around Metro Manila. A card can hold a maximum amount of {{PHP|10000}}, and can be topped up ("loaded") at LRT and MRT stations, FamilyMart stores, Bayad Centers, SM Bills Pay locations, and at some major pawnshop chains. The card's balance is displayed once tapped against a reader. ===By train=== The backbone of Metro Manila's public transportation system is in its train network, with service being provided by two separate systems: a three-line rapid transit system and a commuter rail service operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). ====Rapid transit==== [[File:SRTS Full Map Oct-2010 MC.svg|thumb|250px|Manila's train system]] Metro Manila's three metro lines are arguably the fastest way to get around the city, capable of zipping through the city's perennially congested streets. The '''Light Rail Transit''' (LRT), owned by the state-owned [https://www.lrta.gov.ph Light Rail Transit Authority] (LRTA), with its Line 1 operated by the private company [https://www.lrmc.ph Light Rail Manila Corporation], is notable for being the first rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, connects [[Manila]] with its neighboring cities, while the '''[https://www.dotcmrt3.gov.ph Metro Rail Transit]''' (MRT), operated by the national transportation department, operates along Metro Manila's busiest transit corridor. *'''LRT Line 1''' (LRT-1, colored green in maps), serves [[Manila]], [[Caloocan]], [[Pasay]] and [[Quezon City]], zipping above Taft and Rizal avenues, and EDSA, in a general north-south direction. This line is particularly useful for reaching key tourist areas, including [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]], [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] and [[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]]. *'''LRT Line 2''' (LRT-2, colored blue in maps), serves Manila, Quezon City, [[Marikina]] and [[San Juan (Metro Manila)|San Juan]], going over Recto Avenue, Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard and the Marikina–Infanta Highway in a general east-west direction. Although this line serves very few areas important to tourists, it does serve Quiapo and [[Quezon City/Cubao|Cubao]]. *'''MRT Line 3''' (MRT-3, colored yellow in maps), serves Pasay, Quezon City, San Juan, [[Makati]] and [[Mandaluyong]], running along the median of EDSA in a rough semi-circle. Notably, this is the only line that does ''not'' serve Manila proper. This line broadly serves the four major commercial areas of Metro Manila: Cubao, Ortigas Center, the Makati Central Business District and the Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]], as well as Quezon City's [[Quezon City/Triangle and Scout Areas|Triangle and Scout Areas]]. Trains start running at around 5:30AM, while the last trains stop just after 11PM. Trains can get very crowded during rush hour, and while the journey itself can be fast, expect to wait a long time before riding. Like other overpopulated cities in Asia, you should be prepared to be surrounded by other people. Expect long queues at the entrance as security personnel will check to see if bags are loaded with prohibited items, and while trains are air-conditioned, the sheer number of people riding at any one time can mean long, hot rides during rush hour. Be mindful of your personal belongings as pickpockets are not uncommon, and if you have a backpack, put it in front or on your feet to reduce the space you take up. Women (including those that are pregnant or with children), students, disabled persons, and the elderly must be given priority in seating. All three lines also have women-only sections where you, if you are male, must watch out for. Fares for the trains start {{PHP|15}}, and increase in increments of {{PHP|1-3}} depending on the distance. Entering the system requires either a Beep card or a single-journey card, which can be purchased either from manned kiosks or ticket machines and are collected at the end of the journey. There are no free transfers between the three lines, and each transfer will count as two separate fares. A newer line, the '''MRT Line 7''' between North EDSA in Quezon City and San Jose del Monte will open in 2022, but will generally be of interest only between North EDSA, Diliman and Novaliches. The Philippines's first subway, the '''Metro Manila Subway''' is under construction, and will pass around the major CBDs of North Triangle and Cubao in Quezon City, Ortigas Center in Pasig, and BGC and the future Arca South in Taguig; it is planned to connect with the future NSCR in Taguig. Another subway is under construction within [[Makati]]; it will have a transfer with the Metro Manila Subway but it would be otherwise self-contained. ====Commuter rail==== [[Image:INKA-8101 near FTI Station.jpg |thumb|A PNR commuter train at FTI station]] In addition to the LRT and MRT, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) also operates the '''Metro Commuter''' rail service between Metro Manila and the neighboring province of [[Laguna]]. Although the PNR only operates two lines (the aptly-named North and South Main Lines) from its main hub at '''Tutuban''' in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], it operates four different train services: * The '''Metro South Commuter''' runs only along the South Main Line and parts of the North Main Line, connecting Manila to its northern and southern suburbs. Sixteen South Commuter trains run per day, serving Manila, [[Makati]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]] and [[Taguig]], a few running as far as [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]] in Laguna. Notably, the South Commuter provides the closest service to NAIA, and is the only rail service operating in Manila's [[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]. * The ''' Metro North Commuter''' runs along both the North and South Main Lines, connecting the northern suburbs from the '''Governor Pascual''' station in [[Malabon]] to the rest of Metro Manila. Four North Commuter trains a day run between Malabon and Tutuban through [[Caloocan]], while two bypass Tutuban to connect Malabon and Taguig using the North and South Main Lines, complementing existing South Commuter service. Connections to the LRT and MRT are available at Blumentritt (for LRT-1), Santa Mesa (for LRT-2) and EDSA (for the MRT). Unlike the LRT and MRT, the PNR runs diesel-powered trains. While no better than the aforementioned systems, PNR trains are all air-conditioned, with older second-hand rolling stock from Japan being replaced by brand-new all-AC stock from Indonesia. Schedules are also shorter, with the first trains just before 5AM, and the last trains stopping at 7:30PM, with a service frequency of 30-60 minutes. Fares start at {{PHP|15}}, and go up in {{PHP|5}} increments depending on the distance, with the maximum fare (from Tutuban to Calamba) being {{PHP|60}}. Beep cards are ''not'' valid on the PNR, and payment for fares is cash-only. That said, riding the PNR is not for the faint-of-heart. Decades of deferred maintenance and neglect have led to poorly-maintained trains that are the subject of frequent delays and cancelations, which would make the MRT Line 3 look orderly by comparison. Inclement weather can cause significant delays, especially during the rainy season. As the system is not grade-separated, vehicular accidents are common, despite trains having the right of way. Congestion can be worse than on the LRT and MRT, not helped by the fact that for many people in southern Metro Manila, this is the fastest means of getting to and from work. Should you decide to take a ride on the PNR, many of the same precautions you should take while riding the LRT and MRT should also be observed here. The existing Metro Commuter will be replaced by the ultramodern and electrified NSCR as discussed in [[#Get in]], but as of 2021, only sections of it between Valenzuela in Northern Metro Manila and Malolos in Bulacan will be completed and opened by 2022 and the Metro Commuter will still be operating until the completion of the rest of the system. The NSCR's southern leg between Manila and Calamba will connect with the Metro Manila Subway, allowing for a one-seat ride between Laguna and southern Metro Manila, and BGC, Ortigas and Quezon City. ===By jeepney=== [[Image:PH-Manila-Jeepneys.jpg|thumb|250px|Jeepneys]] [[Jeepney]]s are the most common means of public transport in the Philippines. The introduction of more modern buses and the more efficient train lines have lessened the importance of the jeepney. They still do travel all over the city, particularly on routes which are too small to be serviced by buses - but know exactly where you are headed before getting on. Once inside, pay your fare or "bayad" directly to the driver by telling him where you want to get off and how many people you are paying for. It is a norm all over the country that if you are seated far from the driver, one just need to say "Bayad po" while extending the hand with your fare to the driver and someone will readily take your fare and pass it until it gets to the driver. Giving back of change or "sukli" if the fare given is in a large denomination will come in a similar manner, and a polite expression of "Thank you" or "Salamat po" as a sign of gratitude is encouraged. The fare structure begins with a minimum fare for the first four kilometers and increases every additional kilometer thereafter. Minimum fare is {{PHP|9}} and the rates goes higher depending on your destination to {{PHP|15}} (as of Jan 2019). Do not expect that a driver will be able to give change for large denominations, e.g. {{PHP|500}} or {{PHP|1000}}. You can also request the driver to inform you that you are near to your destination. Loading and unloading zones for jeepneys are rarely followed so people hop on and get off practically at will. Saying "para" or "para po!" is the standard way to tell the driver that you need to get off. Jeepneys are designed to carry small people - and can get very cramped for anyone over {{ft|6}} tall particularly if the jeepney is fully loaded! This arrangement is cramped even for the size of the locals who are small by Western comparison and some would regularly complain. Though not widely practiced, some people would pay for the price of two to avoid getting cramped by someone else as the fares are anyway extremely cheap. Jeepneys usually seat anywhere from 0 to 30 people. Modern jeepneys, which look more like minibuses, have higher headroom and standing space, far more convenient than the traditional vehicles. Some modern jeepneys do retain the design of the ubiquitous vehicles, but with air conditioning and a front door, resembling a bus. Beep cards (see above) can be used on the latest jeepney models, in addition to the usual payment of coins and bills. ===By taxi=== Taxis are very affordable by western standards but pretty expensive for locals and almost all are now air-conditioned and use a meter to compute for the final fare. The taxi rates start at {{PHP|40}} for the first 500 m and an extra {{PHP|3.50}} for every succeeding 300 m or 2 minutes of stopping. Some drivers may take advantage of tourists, but closer regulation by authorities and even by mall operators, as well as the competition with Grab, are curbing this practice slowly. Many taxis are in a poor state of repair and drivers drive erratically. The LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) has now instituted hotline numbers to report erring drivers. Take note of the cab name and number. Mall operators also closely monitor the operations of taxis that use their taxi racks by ensuring that cab drivers do not choose only passengers bound for nearby destinations. Do not hire taxis waiting at bus terminals; they will charge much higher fare (100% more than normal fare). Just walk out from any main bus terminal, and you will find plenty of cabs. During rush hour, drivers will ask for a minimum fare higher than what the meter requires you to pay, and it is not unusual to see taxi drivers hesitant to drive you if your destination involves EDSA or a CBD; it is extremely difficult to hail a cab during these hours. During the early morning, passengers are strongly advised to bring smaller denominations of bills (and coins) as drivers usually don't have ready change. ===By e-hailing=== The e-hailing app '''Grab''' is ubiquitous in Metro Manila, and basically the only choice after Uber pulled back from Southeast Asia in March 2018. Basically you can use Grab to order a "GrabCar" (with fixed fare) or a regular taxi with metered fare; for the latter, you can check the most likely range of fares beforehand to evaluate which is the most economical option. While generally a data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use a Grab, Manila's airport and many shopping malls have kiosks where you can order a car or taxi using Grab without any internet connection. Many hotels will just use the Grab app when you request a taxi in the reception. ===By bus=== [[Image:Metro Manila Bus Transit Map.jpg|thumb|Map of the Metro Manila city bus network as of 2020]] '''City buses''' operated by a multitude of government-franchised operators provide a cheap but a slower way of exploring the metro. The bus network used to be formed by very long routes that connects the suburbs and will mostly pass through EDSA, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, has been replaced by 39 routes (as of 2022), some which have replaced jeepneys on other major roads. Bus lines in Metro Manila are mostly run by high-floor air-conditioned coaches, as well as non-AC versions with an exit door, but to improve safety and better serve people with disabilities, brand-new ultramodern low-floor buses are being phased in, and the non-AC "ordinary" buses are slowly being removed from service or retrofitted with AC. Routes are numbered and color-coded, and the primary destinations should be easily found in the front and the sides of the bus. The redrawn route network is centered on three major hubs, PITX (in Parañaque), Ayala (in Makati), and Monumento (in Caloocan), where most routes meet. Some routes, particularly those serving the suburbs, ply the expressway for part of the route, and five routes also supplement the LRT and MRT. All routes operate daily as of 2021 as COVID-19 restrictions are being eased. In addition to the all-stop regular city buses, there are also luxurious express buses, branded '''Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service''' or simply '''P2P'''. These new routes provide limited or no-stop services between malls, central business districts, and major transit hubs, and are priced higher than regular buses. Schedules and terminals can be found at the [https://www.p2pbus.ph official P2P Bus website]. ====Bus rapid transit==== [[Image:EDSA Busway (Caloocan; 12-07-2020).jpg|thumb|The Busway in Caloocan]] Metro Manila also hosts the Philippines first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the '''EDSA Busway''', utilized by the '''EDSA Carousel''' (line E), one of the new bus routes operating since 2020. The Busway, served by low-floor buses and a part of a future BRT network, runs from PITX to Monumento using the innermost lanes of Metro Manila’s busiest highway, EDSA, and complements the MRT-3. Boarding is through bus stops placed at the highway’s median island and fare payment is completely cashless; you must have a prepaid smart card such as Beep to ride. ===By UV Express=== [[Image:09965jfAraneta Center Socorro Cubao Quezon Cityfvf 07.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a UV Express]] '''UV Express''' (formerly called GT Express or FX) is a passenger van shuttle service, with fares more expensive than buses, but cheaper than taxis and jeepneys. Like jeepneys, they run fixed routes between terminals, but non-stop. They can carry up to 10 passengers, but is hardly useful if you are carrying luggage, where a taxi is more comfortable. ===By tricycle=== ''Tricycles'' (motorcycles with modified side cars) These are common for short trips in areas where jeepneys do not travel. In Manila proper you are unlikely to see any. However, in outlying suburbs and towns they are more common. Other variants are the '''pedicab''', which is merely a bicycle with a side car, and the '''''kuliglig''''', which is a pedicab equipped with an outboard motor (though the latter has almost been phased out due to noise concerns). Electric trikes or CNG-powered Bajaj tuk-tuks can be sighted in parts of the metro. ===On foot=== As most large Southeast Asian cities, Manila is definitely not a city made for pedestrians. Street sides are often infested with vendors and peddlers, dirty or smelly, sidewalks may be obstructed by merchandise, utility poles and other hindrances, and crossing the street requires double attention even when pedestrian lights are green. Yet, as in most cities in the with, walking can still be the best way of getting close to the local daily life, as long as you take precautions about traffic and safety. Jaywalking is illegal in most places, with a penalty of a {{PHP|500}} fine or community service, but it remains quite common in the poorer cities. Enforcement of this law also varies from city to city. Surprisingly, Manila has a few very pedestrian friendly-areas, such as Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and the Ayala Center in [[Makati]], with ample pedestrian walkways, shelter and traffic rules that seem to work. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a lively and charming pedestrian street with plenty of shops, gardens, alfresco bars and restaurants, and open-air contemporary art that definitely deserve a stroll on both day and night. ===By car=== [[Image:Heavy traffic sa EDSA-Tramo (Pasay)(2017-08-04).jpg|thumb|Traffic jam in EDSA.]] The metropolis has an extensive system of highways connecting the various cities and municipalities. Most of the major thoroughfares are numbered with one or three digits on white shield signs. Smaller arterial roads, generally called "secondary roads" usually are not numbered. Key routes infamously congested '''EDSA''' (which carries [[Asian Highway 26]] and Route 1 across the region), '''C-5 Road''' (Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Route 11), Roxas Boulevard (Routes 120 and 61) and Route 170 (which includes Taft Avenue, España Boulevard, and Quezon and Commonwealth Avenues.) However, driving in a private car is not recommended for people who are unfamiliar with Manila because many drivers there ignore traffic rules. Parking tends to be scarce, and can be expensive in downtowns and CBDs. Public transit is very cheap, but it may get Very crowded during the rush hours in the morning and early evening (7AM to 10AM and 4PM to 7PM). Traffic also tends to crawl during these times so best avoid being on the move in these occasions. Just like any city in [[Southeast Asia]], drivers in Manila tend to be reckless, but road signs are '''very common''', though some are not that visible, and are also well abided and respected by at least 75% of Manila drivers. Traffic congestion is a major problem, and Metro Manila's traffic jams are twice as worse as those in [[São Paulo]] and [[Jakarta]]. If driving on your own, you may stick on finding alternate routes, especially the '''Mabuhay Lanes''', but, as with the rest of Metro Manila, expect traffic congestion and obstructions on those routes. '''EDSA''' (from Caloocan to Pasay via Quezon City), '''C-5''' (Taguig to Valenzuela via Quezon City), '''Alabang-Zapote Road''' (between Las Piñas and Muntinlupa), and '''Dr. A. Santos''' Avenue, and Ninoy Aquino Avenue (all in Parañaque) are all notorious for congestion, usually rush hour traffic (see above); better take alternate routes if possible, but if your destination is found along those roads, please expect hours for traffic to move smoothly. Cities with many gated communities, like the suburban cities of Las Piñas and Parañaque, tend to have traffic jams as worse as EDSA's, and unless your vehicle have a sticker issued by the homeowners' association or local government (which you can only get if you have a residence or frequently visit a location inside the subdivision[s] covered), there is no choice but to drive through the already clogged roads. Traffic enforcement tends to be lax, and traffic police typically bribe violators or accept bribes, but the deployment of high-definition CCTV cameras and increased participation of the traffic enforcement unit of the national police force are reducing these. Speed cameras are uncommon, but there are traffic monitoring cameras at most signal-controlled intersections. When driving, watch out for jaywalkers. Be also aware when driving in narrow streets, where children usually play, given Manila is a crowded metropolis. Be also aware of the regionwide road space rationing ("number coding") scheme, where some vehicles are not allowed to ply Metro Manila streets from 7AM to 10AM, and from 3PM to 7PM, Mondays to Fridays, i.e. cars with license plates ending in numbers 1 and 2 should not go out of the street on the said schedule every '''Mondays''', 3 and 4 every '''Tuesdays''', and so on and so forth. Makati however observes the scheme throughout the day. Dedicated left turn lanes are rare, the left lane can turn into turning lanes with little warning, and left turns are rare than rights in some cities. Some major thoroughfares, like EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, have left turns provided by U-turn slots instead of a direct turn through the intersection. In EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, dedicated public utility vehicle and motorcycle lanes are implemented, and are monitored remotely through CCTVs. Gas prices are relatively comparable to those in the U.S. (except prices are by the liter) but expensive in the eyes of locals. Fuel prices fluctuate on a weekly basis. ===By boat=== '''[http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/ Sun Cruises]''' has tour packages to Corregidor Island in Manila Bay. Prices range from {{PHP|2000}} for a day tour with a buffet lunch, to {{PHP|3000}} for an overnight stay at the island. The tour guides are very informative, and the island is steeped in history, particularly about the battles that raged there during World War II. They also offer cruises around Manila Bay. ==See== ===City walks=== Manila might not generally be a place to take a leisurely stroll, but it has interesting neighbourhoods that definitely deserve to be explored on foot: * [[Manila/Intramuros | Intramuros]], the Spanish-built walled city that is the historical center of Manila. Largely destroyed during the World War II, it is not a charming colonial city center in the likes of [[Vigan]], but a fascinating place where memories of the past and the realities of the present mix; * [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]] is Manila's bustling Chinatown with an unmatched festival of colours, tastes, and smells; * [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] is the historical core of Makati, containing both Metro Manila's Koreatown and hipster areas popular among backpackers; * [[Makati | Makati's Ayala Center]] is a large cluster of shopping malls in Metro Manila's most important business district, which is itself an eye candy for skyscraper afficionados; * [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] is an ultramodern business, commercial and affluent residential district in the likes of [[Singapore]], and likely the most pedestrian-friendly area of Metro Manila. ===Plazas, Parks and Nature Reserves=== [[Image:Luneta.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]] When it comes to parks, '''Luneta Park''' and '''Intramuros''' are the most popular destinations. '''Luneta Park''' (also called as Rizal Park and Rizal Monument) is home to the Rizal monument; a statue of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. It is one of the most significant and most important places in Philippine history from the Spanish colonial era to the EDSA revolution. The walled former city of [[Intramuros]] served as a settlement for the Indianized-Malay-Muslims, then it was taken over by the Spanish and fell into ruins during the World War II, it is one of the most popular icons of the Philippines. See '''Plaza de Roma''' in Intramuros where a statue of King Carlos IV of Spain stands, '''Plaza de Goiti''' or now known as '''Plaza Lacson''' is where a statue of Arsenio Lacson; said to be one of Manila's greatest mayor stands, next to it is Roman Santos building which would again make you think you're somewhere in Rome, Italy because of it Greco-Roman architecture. '''Plaza Miranda''' stands infront of Quiapo Church in the Filipino-Muslim district of Quiapo, an unfortunate event occurred here on 1971; the Plaza Miranda bombings. '''Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens''' is one of the oldest zoos in Asia. It is criticized for its inadequate care towards animals and its dirty surroundings and animal rights activists are demanding to free the animals due to this while '''Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center''' have rare animals such as water monitors and the Philippine deer, it also treats injured animals even if it isn't part of their zoo. '''La Mesa Dam EcoPark''' is the haven for most Filipinos after a tiring week of work and a getaway from the noisy and polluted metro, not only is it an ecopark but is also a dam which provides water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces. '''Manila Ocean Park''' is larger than Singapore's Sentosa Underwater World, construction is incomplete however it had already opened to the public, tickets cost {{PHP|350}} for a child, {{PHP|400}} for adults. '''Quezon Memorial Circle''' is a shrine and a national park, it is where the remains of late President Manuel Quezon and his wife are rested. While '''Greenbelt Park''' is in Makati and is worth seeing. ===Places of worship=== [[Image:Manila Cathedral 1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Manila Cathedral]] Religion is one of the major aspects of life of a Filipino, the diverse population of the Philippines follows the world's major religions; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and some following the Jewish faith and part of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, some forms of paganism, animism or any other kind may somehow exist. Manila's population follows almost all of those religions. ===Christian faith=== [[Image:EDSA_Shrine2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|EDSA Shrine]] See '''Basilica Minore de la Immaculada Concepcion''' or '''Manila Cathedral''' in simple words in [[Intramuros]], it is a historic church which served 2 funerals for 2 Filipino presidents and for bishops' funerals. '''Basilica Minore de San Lorenzo Ruiz''' or '''Binondo Church''' in [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]] caters to Chinese Filipinos, seen here is the synchronization of Western architecture, Catholic faith and Chinese influences. ''Our Lady of China'' chapel is in this church. See the miraculous ''Black Nazerene'' or ''Itim na Nazareno'' in '''Basilica Minore de Jesus Nazareno''' or '''Quiapo church''' which is believed to give miracles and blessings. During January it is crowded as are the streets of Metro Manila, as a procession is held, during Fridays the church is filled with devotees. * San Sebastian Basilica Minore de Mount Carmel * Epifanio de los Santos Shrine ====Churches and sanctuaries==== * {{see | name=San Agustín Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Redemptorist Church | alt=Baclaran Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Remedios Church | alt=Malate Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Santuario de San Antonio ===Other faiths=== The '''Golden Mosque''' is in the Quiapo district which is somehow the Filipino-Muslim district of Manila, its dome is made of gold and is built in order of the Marcoses. ===Museums=== * The National Museum of the Filipino People * Metropolitan Museum * Filipinas Heritage Library * Ateneo Art Gallery * Ayala Museum * Lopez Museum * The Museum at De La Salle University-Manila * Museum of Contemporary Art and Design at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde ===Cemeteries=== While some might consider creepy to visit cemeteries as a tourist, some of Manila's cemeteries easily stand among the cities' most impressive sights. The most famous are the '''Manila Chinese Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a real "city of the dead" with intricate and ornamented mausoleums, and the sombre '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' and '''Heroes' Cemetery''' in [[Taguig]] dedicated respectively to the American and Filipino soldiers who died in the Philippines during the World War II. The '''Manila North Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a bizarre but fascinating "slum-cemetery", is not a place for independent sightseeing but can be visited via a guided tour. [[File:Manila Chinese Cemetery.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Manila Chinese Cemetery]] ===Monuments=== * Monumento de la Revolucion * Rizal Monument * People Power Monument * Quezon Monument * Bonifacio Monument ==Do== ===Festivals=== You can find almost all major festivals in Metro Manila. There are two New Years. The Gregorian New Year every January, is characterized by noise and merrymaking; the crackles and bursts of firecrackers and fireworks complete the Filipino New Year, believing it will scare misfortunes away, but can be dangerous and messy, with the day after characterized by scattered debris, used fireworks barrages and unexploded firecrackers, smoke, trash, and the most dreaded result, injured celebrators, victims of their firecrackers, and fires. Then, there's the Chinese New Year, at various dates between January and February, with the firecrackers and the Dragon Dance; Filipino Chinese offer money inside ''ampaw'' (red envelopes) and eat sticky but tasty ''tikoy''. [[File:Feast of Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila.JPG|thumb|The ''Traslación'']] There are many religious festivities held annually. The '''Feast of the Black Nazarene''' in [[Manila]] every January draws millions into Manila, where devotees flock to touch the wooden statue. The festivities begins with the tradition of ''pahalik'', where devotees kiss and rub their towels onto the image, and the actual procession, ''Traslación'' every January 9, is a very crowded situation, where personal space is almost unimportant, as people climb into and pull the carriage (''andas'') from the Quirino Grandstand, through parts of Manila, and back into Quiapo Church. Another major festival is the '''Watah Watah Festival''', part of the '''Feast of St. John the Baptist''' (''San Juan Bautista'') in [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]], characterized by dances, and most notably, water fights at the streets, reminding you of Songkran in Thailand or Holi in India, so be warned, it's not a spectator sport for the ordinary tourist, especially if you look obviously foreign. ===Cinemas=== Metro Manila has good cinemas, with the average ticket price at about {{PHP|200}}, a bargain to Western standards but slightly steep to the average Filipino. Most cinemas are rather part of mall chains, and gone are the glory days of downtown movie houses. Old-style cinemas found at the heart of cities are now rare to find, but most have become seedy locations that show illicit X-rated, hardcore porn films. Modern Philippine cinemas are up to the modern standards, and expect wearing 3D glasses on some Hollywood films. IMAX cinema can be found at malls at various points in the metro. ===Gambling=== Metro Manila is one of Asia's largest gambling hubs, containing no less than twenty casinos. Some of them have true [[Las Vegas]] or [[Macau]] standard, being not only casinos but also integrated resorts, entertainment venues and luxury shopping malls. These are mostly in the '''Entertainment City''' district of [[Parañaque]], including the '''Solaire''', the '''City of Dreams''', the '''Okada''' and the future '''Westside City''', whereas the '''Resorts World Manila''' is in the Newport area of [[Pasay]]. Horse racing is no longer hosted at tracks in Metro Manila. The two major racetracks, the '''Santa Ana Racecourse''' in [[Makati]] and '''San Lazaro Leisure Park''' in Manila are converted into malls and commercial property (SM City San Lazaro and The Circuit Makati respectively), and are moved to [[Carmona (Cavite)|Carmona]] and [[Naic]] in [[Cavite]], respectively. ===Sports=== Metro Manila has a lackluster sports scene compared with other large Southeast Asian metropolises, but it is the center of Philippine sports. Large sports arenas do exist, like '''Araneta Coliseum''', '''Mall of Asia Arena''', '''PhilSports Arena''', and '''San Juan Area''' (Filoil Flying V Arena), but the number did not catch up with the increasing population. Unregulated urbanization are also suspect, so spaces better suited for sports activities instead gave way to large mall complexes lacking any space for sports activities. That said, there is a vibrant sports scene, centered on the Philippines's favorite sport, basketball. ==Buy== {{See also|Shopping in the Philippines}} There are generally two kinds of shopping destinations in Manila: the mall and the ''tiangge'' ("chang-ghe"). ===Shopping malls=== The Manila '''mall''' is more than just a shopping experience but a cultural destination as well. The largest malls in Metro Manila are practically their own cities within the city: complete with boutiques, supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, cinemas, medical facilities, hotels, schools, offices, gyms, serviced apartments, spas, convention centers, art galleries, bowling alleys, museums, ice skating rinks, and even a chapel for Sunday masses. The '''SM City North EDSA''' in [[Quezon City]] is the largest mall in the [[Philippines]] and 6th largest mall in the World. The second largest mall in Metro Manila is the '''SM Megamall''' in [[Mandaluyong]], followed by the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]]. The '''Ayala Center''' in [[Makati]] is not a single mall, but a cluster of four large shopping malls which combined might offer more shopping options than the aforementioned super-malls. While the typical image of shopping malls are of bland concrete boxes, many malls in Manila use innovative architecture and concepts including large open spaces, contemporary art exhibitions, and popular markets. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a real "shopping mall turned into a pedestrian street", the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]] contains a bustling amusement park facing the Manila Bay, '''Festival Alabang''' in [[Muntinlupa]] contains a park with a river, and the '''Venice Grand Canal''' in [[Taguig]] is, well... a replica of Venice. '''Eastwood City''', '''McKinley Hill''' and '''Newport Mall''' are also some of the well-known malls by [https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/ Megaworld Lifestyle Malls] that are located in different parts of the Metro Manila. People usually go there because of their distinct architectural designs and concepts. ===Tiangge=== [[File:Novelties village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|Tiendesitas]] However, if you wish to experience the "ultimate Manila shopping experience", one has to shop at a '''tiangge'''. Tiangges are small makeshift stalls clustered together that sell anything and everything you can imagine think bazaars). But at bargain basement prices. In these places, one has to [[haggle]], particularly if you are buying wholesale (defined as at least six pieces of the same item). The best tiangge complexes are in the Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Market! Market!, St. Francis Square, Tutuban Center Mall, Divisoria Mall, and 168 Mall. Go crazy buying quality clothes and shoes, pretty fashion jewelry and things for the house at very reasonable prices! ==Eat== [[File:Food village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The Food Village at Tiendesitas]] A tourist or visitor may be amused or perplexed to see Filipinos eating most of the time. Apart from the three major meals of the day, there are snacks in the morning and in the afternoon called ''merienda'' which are integral part of a typical Pinoy's everyday life. Metro Manila's diverse racial community had brought the rise to international cuisine, from just one corner of the street a Filipino would be eating Shawarma (more commonly known as Doner or Kebab for some westerners), another one would be enjoying his kimchee, while others would enjoy their night with sushi, some would desire Indian and Thai curry for their lunch while some would prefer the typical American breakfast in fastfood stores. For Chinese cuisine go to '''Chinatown''' where they serve Hokkien dishes; American steakhouses, high class Japanese, Korean, Indian and Thai restaurants that lurk around Makati, Koreantown have cheaper options as does Japantown (Little Tokyo). Usually if you prefer to splurge, Makati is one of the best options. Typical Filipino cuisine and streetfood are found in the streets of Manila which provide the best options, the cost could be US$1-2 per serving or even lower. ===Filipino fastfood=== America's influence is palpable in the Philippines, and you'll be hard pressed to find a mall without the requisite McDonalds and KFC. Filipino fastfood chains that capture the essence of Filipino food compete strongly for Philippine tastebuds however, and they may be a safe place for the tourist to try the local fare. The following are a list of fastfood chains that have branches all around the Metro, and in many cases around the country. *{{eat | name=Jollibee | url=http://www.jollibee.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving | content=The most well-known Filipino fastfood chain of all, Jollibee can boast of over a thousand stores in the Philippines and more than 300 stores around the world. Typical fastfood fare for the most part, but the burger dressing will taste different (read: sweet) to most foreigners. For something a little different, try the pancit palabok, which is a vermicelli dish with an orange sauce. }} *{{eat | name=Greenwich Pizza | url=http://www.greenwich.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The second of Jollibee corps' trifecta of fastfood chains, Greenwich Pizzas are your typical fare, but once again with the slightly sweeter than usual tomato sauce. Some seasonal offerings may be on offer though, like the sisig pizza, so check the menu. }} *{{eat | name=Chowking | url=http://www.chowking.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The Filipino version of Chinese food, also owned by Jollibee. For good sampling of their food, try the Lauriats, which feature a viand (beef, pork, chicken), rice, pancit (fried noodles with meat and veggies), siomai (dumplings), and buchi (a sweet rice ball covered with a sesame-based coating. }} *{{eat | name=Tapa King | url=http://www.tapaking.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=Tapaking is where you get the ubiquitous tapsilog (fried beef strips, fried garlic rice, and egg), which is popular breakfast fare, along with other local delicacies. }} *{{eat | name=GotoKing | url=http://www.gotoking.com.ph/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This where you go to get the localized version of congee called goto and lugaw (rice porridge), with different kinds of toppings like chicken, roasted garlic, egg. }} *{{eat | name=Mang Inasal |alt=| url=http://www.manginasal.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving |lastedit=2017-03-24| content=A relative newcomer, Mang Inasal brings a variety of barbecue called "inasal" into Metro Manila from the smaller city of Bacolod (further south in the Visayan region). They offer other grilled meats, and soups like sinigang (a sour, tamarind based soup). }} *{{eat | name=Goldilocks | url=http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The place to go for your baked treats and sweets like mamon (a spongy round cake), polvoron (a tighly packed powdery treat) ensaymada (bread baked with cheese and sugar), and host of other delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. A must try savory treat is their fresh lumpiang sariwa (light and fresh spring roll with peanut sauce). }} '''Where to eat''' *'''Greenbelt Lifestyle Center''' - the widest selection of food choices, which also happen to be the trendiest and most unique, can be found in the Greenbelt Area at heart of Ayala Center in Makati City. With everything upscale, you can find yourself munching tapas with a glass of sangria or having a gastronomic delight of french treats. * '''Tomas Morato''' - Before midnight strikes, the strip is becoming increasily famous among locals for comedy bars. However, restaurants with gastronomic delights of every kind or dish abound from end-to-end. * '''The Promenade at Greenhills''' * '''Baywalk''' - This used to be the most famous location for an abundance of affordable, delightful street food, by the bay. However, it has been closed by the city government for certain issues. Nevertheless, a visit to this area provides a different perspective of the old city of Manila. * '''Eastwood City''' - Peppered with a lot of choices that offer comfortable dining in airconditioned or al fresco style, this place appeals to the upbeat, on-the-rise professionals and more affluent members of the Filipino society. There are lots of things to enjoy from good food, music, to midnight movies and shopping. Very appropriate for the night owls and nearby universitarians. * '''The Fort Strip''' and '''Serendra''' in '''Global City''', Taguig - Trendy, classy, isolated yet warm, surprising and fulfilling. From Makati City, it is easy to reach the newest dining and entertainment hub in the Metropolis by private car or cab. * '''Tiendesitas''' - literally "little stores", This place seems to have been primarily built with returning Filipinos in mind and for foreigners interested in some kind of cultural immersion. It is a confluence of some 450 traders from the three major islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, selling specialty merchandise. So much to choose from but the food pavilions are the busiest. ==Drink== The epicenter of Metro Manila's famous nightlife is the '''Greenbelt''' in [[Makati City|Makati]] where some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bars and karaoke joints cluster around a park in the middle of the main business district. The Fort, Serendra and Bonifacio High Street are three different clusters that offers high-end restaurants, bars and shops in the nearby city of Taguig. Bohemian '''Malate''' and the adjoining '''Baywalk''' contain a variety of venues serving a combination of food, comedy, alcohol and live music in Manila. Other nightlife clusters in the Metro are '''Eastwood''', '''Araneta Center''', and '''Timog''' all in Quezon City. The introduction of American hip hop music has had a noticeable effect on Philippine night life, serving as the soundtrack to a high-spirited Manila youth culture. Many nightclubs now rival first-world standards both in terms of luxury and vibrancy. Additionally, there are numerous venues in which to catch elements of an active Philippine alternative rock community. Some venues, such as [http://www.saguijo.com/index.php saGuijo Cafe] in [[Makati City|Makati]], have risen to some prominence. ==Sleep== ''Check [[Metro Manila#Cities|city]] articles for listings'' Due to Metro Manila's horrible traffic, those who came for business are advised to stay in the business district they are visiting or as near as possible. Backpackers tend to favour [[Manila/Malate | Malate]] or [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] as they are both atmospheric areas with cheap food, bars, and accommodation. Those who want to avoid gritty side of Manila typically stay in more affluent districts such as [[Makati|Makati's Ayala Center]] or [[Taguig|Bonifacio Global City]]. Standard '''hotels''' range from {{PHP|500}} to {{PHP|10000}}, but you can spend more if you want to stay in a luxurious place. Popular hotels such as Shangri-La and Mandarin Oriental are found in Manila and Makati while Marriot hotels just opened a branch in Newport City. Hotels include common frills such as laundry service, telephone, and TV. '''Motels''' have a bad reputation and perception by Filipinos as they are viewed as meeting places for illicit sex and things, but they are a cheap option. '''Condominiums''', now easily rented even for short stays via websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com, are found around financial districts and often near commercial establishments. ==Stay safe== Metro Manila has its share of common problems for first-time travellers: opportunistic robbers and pickpockets, corrupt cops and bureaucracy, run-down residential areas and shanty towns, and chaotic traffic. If you are first time travelling into the region (or not used to chaotic conditions in other places), do not forget to keep your guard up at all times. The metro has its numerous rough areas where you are unlikely to visit without any good reason. ===Crime=== Violent crime is quite evident in some parts of the metro, but this usually happens among locals, and tourists should not worry a lot, since there are many police and frequent police patrol cars within Metro Manila, especially tourist areas. Bag-snatching is also common, but, of course, common sense will reduce that threat. Most victims are rich locals. Theft is prevalent, but common sense will help you avoid being a victim. Avoid wearing jewelry when going to crowded areas, as they attract attention to thieves. Be watchful when carrying electronic gadgets, as bring those in public may attract criminals. Avoid leaving your valuables inside vehicles, even in secure areas, as criminals may take advantage by breaking the windows (the ''Basag-kotse'' modus operandi), plus, most management of parking areas waive rights on protecting items inside the vehicle, that they would not be responsible for any damage or loss. Beware of the dreaded '''''budol-budol''''' scam; most cases of this happen here. Foreigners are rarely targeted, but don't just accept offers from strangers, especially if they look too attractive. There are over 7 major slum areas throughout the metro, but a close observation will make you think there is a lot more, including decrepit communities rising beside rivers and creeks, and a few just lie near tourist hotspots or business districts. Large residential [[barangay]]s or districts can be as seedy as slums; Tondo and San Andres Bukid in Manila, Commonwealth in Quezon City, and Baclaran and Kabihasnan in Parañaque are just a partial list of such spots, abounding with criminals, drug addicts, and delinquent youth. If you see makeshift houses, narrow alleys, and mangled electricity wires, don't go there. ===Corruption=== Metro Manila has a legendary reputation for street-level corruption, but this is changing. PNP and MMDA has since adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery and extortion, but, corruption remains on local traffic police in some cities. That said, it's now risky to bribe, and some foreigners have been arrested for doing so. ===Scams=== Metro Manila is not known for scams, but with a bit of common sense, they can be avoided. The most common scams involve taxi or tricycle drivers, and are not limited to overcharging. Some taxi drivers [[Common scams#Luggage held hostage|steal luggage]] from unwary passengers, and some women have been robbed or raped after riding fake taxis or unlicensed tricycles. Counterfeit money is common, and many small shops display pieces of fake bills as a warning to customers. As of 2020, a local variant of the squeegee scam has been reported around Metro Manila, and involves "'''''wiper boys''''''' who will splash murky water on your car's windshield, wipe them off after, and soon demand payment, with threats they would break your car windows or wreck your hood. ===Women travellers=== Street sexual harassment cases in Metro Manila is alarmingly high, and women travellers must exercise caution when walking alone. Many streets around Metro Manila are filled with male bystanders, and there are chances you might get sexually harassed, most commonly through simple cat-calls and common wolf whistles, especially if you are dressed scantily (e.g. short shorts, miniskirts/dresses, spaghetti straps). Groping is a risk in crowded locations like street markets and trains. Despite a more liberal culture, [[Philippines#Clothing|dress conservatively]] so you can blend with the locals and avoid unwanted sexual attention. Wearing a short sleeved blouse, jeans, or a skirt or dress with the hem below the knee will suffice. Plus, learning some key words to shout (e.g. Manghihipo! Manyak!) in case someone gropes you can help. Women travellers are not advised to take a taxi at night alone: you might fall victim to theft, especially in cases where the driver will spray chloroform to the air conditioner where you will suddenly fall asleep and wake up with your valuables stolen (or in some cases, raped). The same also goes with tricycles drivers, but most victims are primarily call center workers or students. ===Terrorism=== The region has a high risk for terrorist attacks; security measures have been heightened, with car trunk inspections, metal detectors and bag checks being mandatory in many locations, like malls, office towers, and public transport stations. You are more likely to get hurt or killed in a road accident than a terrorist attack, as bombings are far rare (the latest attacks in Metro Manila that happened are the '''Rizal Day bombings''' in 2000 and the '''Valentine's Day bombings''' in 2005). ==Stay healthy== Tap water provided by the metro's major water service providers '''Maynilad''' and '''Manila Water''' is usually safe to drink, but quality varies by place, and locals usually boil them just to be safe. '''Air quality''' in Metro Manila is not as worse, but can deteriorate during the cool season (especially on New Year's Day). Areas around major road intersections (e.g. Cubao, Pasay Rotonda) usually have the worst air quality. Be also aware of stray dogs, but they are not a problem in financial districts such as Makati CBD and Taguig and can be seen only in residential outskirts and non-commercialized suburbs of Metro Manila. ==Respect== People in Metro Manila have a reputation for snobbery; Manileño folks call country people ''promdi'' (from the English phrase ''from the [province of]'') because of different customs. It is best to behave like a ''laking Maynila'' (one brought up in Manila) so you can easily get around. Public views of affection are tolerated, but making out is far from socially acceptable, even in this liberal region of the Philippines. You can make out in public in Luneta and other major parks of its size, but not elsewhere, where locals will not hesitate to even call the police to arrest you for making a scene that violates local values. Holding hands are rather acceptable, even to locals. [[Image:04021jfBaclaran LRT Station Terminal Plaza Parañaque Cityfvf 02.jpg|thumb|Inside a women-only car of a train on LRT Line 1]] Public courtesy goes a long way. You must give a seat to women, students, old people and disabled persons in public transport. Jeepneys, buses, and trains have priority seats reserved for them; trains have a women-only car at the front end, not exclusively for women, but also for elderly and disabled people. You will be told to move into the second car (or the middle of the platform at the station) if you go into the women-only area. Metro Manila has the most relaxed [[Philippines#Clothing|dress code]] among all places in the Philippines; wearing shorts or tank tops is often acceptable, but without calling unwanted attention depending on place. Churches and government offices follow a strict dress code, where shoulders, armpits and knees must be covered, that means, tank tops, miniskirts, and skimpy shorts are not allowed; you will be refused entry in government offices, while you will not be allowed to take the Holy Communion in churches. Caps and slippers are also prohibited from being worn in those places. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Metro Manila has power 24 hours a day, but there is the possibility of blackouts, either due to natural disasters or unscheduled power plant maintenance. Most outages only last a few hours, but blackouts days or weeks long is a possibility when a very strong typhoon strikes the metro. '''[https://www.meralco.com.ph Meralco]''' (Manila Electric Company) is the only power utility serving Metro Manila; check their website (or some local TV news broadcasters) for any scheduled outages. Most hotels around the metro will have a backup generator in case power goes out. Malls and other large establishments will usually have one also, so they can operate normally while lights are out elsewhere. ===Media=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine media market, and the major television stations are '''GMA''', '''ABS-CBN''', and '''TV5'''. Most media are provided in Tagalog, though there are also predominately English-language media. * Broadsheet newspapers, like '''''The Philippine Star''''', '''''Philippine Daily Inquirer''''' and '''''Manila Bulletin''''', are almost published in English. * There are also free-to-watch television channels that always broadcast most programming in English, such as '''CNN Philippines''' (channel 9) and '''ETC''' (channel 21). CNN Philippines has newscasts every morning, noon and evening. ===Plastics and Styrofoam=== Some cities already banned the use of plastics and Styrofoam for packaging, for example, [[Las Piñas]] and [[Muntinlupa]]. The rest of Metro Manila, including Manila and Quezon City, still permit their use. It is advisable to bring your own cloth bag when shopping; most supermarkets will offer one for a fee. ===Embassies and consulates=== Being the national capital, Metro Manila hosts a large number of embassies. A majority of them are clustered in Legazpi Village and Dasmariñas Village in [[Makati]] City and in Bonifacio Global City in the adjacent [[Taguig]] City. There are others in other parts of Metro Manila as well: *{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url= | email=embarphil@eastern.com.ph | address=104 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 845 3218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/home.html#main | email= | address=Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 757 8100, +63 757 8340 (Immigration and Visa Office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/manila/ | email=manila-ob@bmeia.gv.at| address=8th Floor, One Orion Building, 11th Ave & 38th St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+63 2 8179191 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8134238| hours=M–Th 9AM–noon & 1PM–2:30PM }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://ph.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn | address=4896 Pasay Rd, Dasmarinas Village, Makati | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 8443148 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8452465 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.manila.diplo.de/Vertretung/manila/de/Startseite.html | email=visa@mani.diplo.de | address=25th Floor, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 2 702 3000| tollfree= | fax=+632 2 702 3015 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=gremb.man@mfa.gr | address=12th Floor, Sage House, 110 Rufino St, Legaspi Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 817-4444, +63 9279677637 (Emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+632 812-0202 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=2627 Roxas Blvd, Pasay City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 551-5710 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 551-5780 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/philippines | email= | address=26th Floor BDO Equitable Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2-786 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 8AM-4PM & F 8AM-noon | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=https://www.norway.no/en/philippines/ | email=emb.manila@mfa.no | address=12th Floor, DelRosarioLaw Centre, 21st Drive corner 20th Dr, Bonifacio Global, Taguig | lat= | long= | directions=Mega Plaza Building | phone=+63 2 982 2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://manila.mae.ro/en | email=manila@mae.ro | address=Strada Legazpi nr.150, G.C. Corporate Plaza, etajul 6, Legaspi Village, Makati City, CP 1229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 88310784 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 88439063 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea | url=http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do | email= | address=122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 856-9210 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 856-9008 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/philippines | email=ukinthephilippines@fco.gov.uk | address=120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 858 2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://ph.usembassy.gov | email= | address=1201 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +63 2 301-2000 (ACS) | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 301-2017ACS | hours=M-F 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Bulacan]] *[[Rizal]] *[[Cavite]] *[[Laguna]] {{outlineregion}} {{geo|14.5833|121.0000|zoom=11}} {{isPartOf|Luzon}} po3plriz8zbklt5zzdxddyujsi35ndl 4492099 4492098 2022-07-29T04:29:47Z Graham87 41792 /* Understand */ copyedit wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bonifacio Global City (cropped).jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|Metro Manila has been placed under lockdown multiple times, with ever-changing restrictions. Masks and face shields are mandatory in malls, public transportation, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, while face shields are no longer required outdoors. See the [[Philippines]] page for further details. |lastedit=3 Oct 2021}} [https://www.metromanila.ph '''Metro Manila'''] (Filipino: ''Kalakhang Maynila''), on the island of [[Luzon]], is the national capital region of the [[Philippines]]. With a population of about 24 million people, it is the smallest administrative region of the country but the most populous, contributing to no less than 37% of the Philippines' GDP. It is the country's center of administration, business, education, diplomacy and entertainment, a huge metropolis with massive social contrasts which may even exceed those in [[Latin America]], and are reflected in the contrasts of urban landscapes. With massive traffic jams and a reputation for insecurity relative to other [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] cities, Metro Manila is often considered to be a challenging city to explore, but in reality, the contrasts are precisely what makes the city a great destination to both most spoiled and the most adventurous travellers. As in the rest of the Philippines, expect local customs and behaviours to be different from your own. Metro Manila locals are more sophisticated than those in the countryside, yet expect [[Philippines#Culture shock|customs, behaviors, and situations]] that may upset first-time visitors. ==Regions== {{mapframe|14.56229|121.01991|width=220|height=350|zoom=10|staticmap=Metro Manila WV region map.png}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#69999f|title=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b5d29f|title=Eastern Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1475,Q17175,Q1624,Q9085,Q749283}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=Camanava Area|wikidata=Q1478,Q8861,Q17179,Q1623}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ac5c91|title=South Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1508,Q17189,Q1643,Q1017325,Q17176,Q17182,Q8854}} {{Mapshapes|Q611133}} <!-- SRTS --> {{Regionlist| | region1name=[[Manila]] | region1color=#69999f | region1description=The bustling, crowded and noisy City of Manila, which in Metro Manila terms is the "old city center", is home to much of the country's history and culture. It is the only city in Metro Manila which is divided into districts, of which there are sixteen. | region2name=Eastern Metro Manila | region2color=#b5d29f | region2items=[[Quezon City]], [[Marikina]], [[Pasig]], [[Mandaluyong]], [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]] | region2description=[[Quezon City]] is the largest and most populous city of Metro Manila, also containing some of the country's best universities. In this area you can find some of the largest parks and shopping malls of the Philippines, as well as one of Manila's main business districts, the Ortigas Center. | region3name=Camanava Area | region3color=#b383b3 | region3items=[[Caloocan]], [[Malabon]], [[Navotas]], [[Valenzuela]] | region3description=A largely working-class area, it has a notorious reputation for being flood-prone during rainy season, with some areas below sea level. Also known as the gateway to central and northern Luzon, it is home to heritage houses and Metro Manila's largest fish market. | region4name=Southern Metro Manila | region4color=#ac5c91 | region4items=[[Makati]], [[Pasay]], [[Taguig]], [[Pateros (Philippines)|Pateros]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]], [[Las Piñas]] | region4description=Contains the Ninoy Aquino airport and some of the most affluent areas of Metro Manila, as well as major business districts (including [[Makati]], Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and Filinvest City in [[Muntinlupa]]) and a plethora of entertainment, including the SM Mall of Asia in [[Pasay]] and the Entertainment City in [[Parañaque]]. It is in some sense the "modern" city center of Manila. }} ==Cities== <!-- NINE cities only to be listed here. Do not change without discussing on the talk page first. --> Metro Manila is home to the country's business districts, wealth extremes and major shopping centers, with a combined population of 11 million and growing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} &mdash; Metro Manila's historical core, although partly dilapidated by the World War II, contains a rich colonial history, a vast collection of excellent museums and monuments, as well as some of the city's most colourful, vibrant neighbourhoods *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Quezon City]]|wikidata=Q1475}} &mdash; The largest and most populous city of Metro Manila and its major Information Technology hub is where the [[Quezon Memorial Circle]] is located, as are important universities, government buildings, and gigantic shopping malls *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caloocan]]|wikidata=Q1478}} &mdash; The main hub of people from the Northern Philippines. Known to be one of the 4 original cities of Metro Manila, along side [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[Pasay City]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Parañaque]]|wikidata=Q17182}} &mdash; Containing the '''Entertainment City''' with four giant casinos and attached shopping malls and entertainment venues *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasay]]|wikidata=Q17189}} &mdash; Home to the gigantic '''Mall of Asia''' and the attached music venue and festive amusement park, and to the Resorts World Manila casino and integrated resort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasig]]|wikidata=Q1624}} &mdash; A city named after the river next to it, the Pasig River. It is an industrial town with a booming business district in the uptown Ortigas Center. Downtown Pasig is home to more rustic churches, American period houses, and excellent cuisine. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Makati]]|wikidata=Q1508}} &mdash; Metro Manila's largest business district famous for its tall buildings, luxurious hotels, vast shopping malls, lively entertainment spots, and numerous restaurants, but also containing the historic '''Poblacion''' neighbourhood which is the city's '''Koreatown''' *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mandaluyong]]|wikidata=Q9085}} &mdash; Nicknamed the ''shopping capital of the Philippines'' for its collection of numerous shopping centers. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Taguig]]|wikidata=Q1643}} &mdash; First a thriving fishing community which slowly developed into an urbanized city. Contains one of the city's wealthiest and most pedestrian-friendly areas, the '''Bonifacio Global City''' (BGC), the '''McKinley Hill''' neighbourhood with its copies of [[Italy]], and the beautiful and serene '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[Quezon Memorial Circle]]|wikidata=Q3543369}} ==Understand== Locals and foreigners refer to Metro Manila simply as Manila. Administratively speaking, however, "Manila" is the name of one of the cities that composes the Metro Manila. Consisting of 16 cities and 1 municipality in 630 km², the metro is the national capital region, and the center of Philippine culture, arts, commerce, industry, and tourism. Metro Manila likewise serves as the pivot point to other exciting, popular destinations in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu City, and Davao City. Metro Manila is more a "[[Los Angeles]]" than a "[[New York City]]" type of city, meaning that it is a multi-polar city with major business, shopping and leisure areas scattered across the city, rather than concentrated in a compact Downtown. However, southern Metro Manila containing [[Makati]], [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] and the [[Parañaque|Entertainment City]] contains a large share of the city's most upscale areas and wealthiest residents, whereas [[Manila]] city proper concentrates much of the city's historical heritage and cultural options. Metro Manila is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and further observation can mean Manila further grows into the suburban sprawl in the nearby provinces of [[Bulacan]], [[Cavite]], [[Rizal]], [[Laguna]], and even [[Batangas]], along the expressway corridors composed of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the north, and Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx), South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) in the south. This travel guide, however, covers only the area that form Metro Manila, and all nearby suburbs outside it are part of their respective provinces. First-time travellers to developing metropolises will meet Metro Manila with culture shock; you may find yourself around cacophonous traffic, crowding, urban blight, corruption, and [[Philippines#Culture shock|jarring behaviors]]. That's why Dan Brown labelled Metro Manila as the "gates to hell" in ''Inferno'' after a character told her experience as a NGO worker in the metro's slums (spoiler alert!), despite the public backlash when it made headlines. Once you got around the chaotic environment, you may find that cultural diversity abounds. Staying in sterile areas of the metro, avoiding travel during rush hour or rough weather, and maintaining a high level of vigilance can help you get around hassle-free. ===People=== Unlike some other Asian cities, in Metro Manila most people can speak English, can read and write in Roman text, do not feel comfortable with chopsticks, and enjoy more watching basketball and boxing rather than football and badminton. Manila has a unique blend of Asian and Western elements. While one can say that it is the same for other Asian cities such as [[Singapore]] or [[Tokyo]], in Manila many Western elements are an intrinsic part of the Filipino identity and culture, rather than being introduced during the city's modernisation and integration to the globalised world. This blend can be found in the language (e.g. written English vs. spoken Tagalog), in the religion (e.g. Christian mausoleums sitting next to Buddhist ones at the Manila Chinese Cemetery in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]]), in the cuisine and many other aspects of day-to-day life - for instance, both trishaws and [[United States of America|American]] World War II vehicles are used as major forms of public transportation. [[China|Chinese]] influence is also large, and fundamentally different from other Southeast Asian countries in that sense that many Filipino-Chinese have adopted Christianism and both integrated themselves to and shaped the Filipino culture, rather than forming a separate community. Metro Manila's population is a diverse mix of multi-racial people and people from different classes — from the richest businessmen to the poorest of the poor. The streets of Binondo in Manila is Metro Manila's [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]], while the district of Paco is known as Little India and Japantown. European and American enclaves are found in Business districts where urban life is enjoyed and quite similar to the western lifestyle. Koreans forever everywhere and anywhere have resulted in Koreatown which is in [[Makati]] City's Burgos St. which features many Korean restaurants, shops and groceries. The growth of immigrants is due to cheap cost for education and living in the Philippines. This is also a home to many of the rich and famous which most reside in Forbes Park, and is home to many homeless and poorest of the poor who seek job opportunities in this metropolis. Efforts have been made to clear slums in order to clean the Pasig River which have been reportedly successful and sustainable. ===Religion=== Religion is a major key role in a local Filipino's life, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian temples are found, the Golden mosque is in Quiapo; the Filipino-Muslim district, while cathedrals, churches and chapels of various Christian denominations are scattered around mostly of Roman Catholic faith. Processions of holy images are carried through in some cities of Metro Manila and during these times streets are crowded with a little space to move around or sometimes no space to move around. ===Economy=== Metro Manila is a haven for investors and businessmen and the region accounts about 30% (US$124 billion) of the total GDP of the Philippines. It is also where major Filipino companies have their headquarters. Business, commercial and financial districts include Makati, Ortigas (Pasig and Mandaluyong) and Taguig, which is where the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) is located. ===Orientation=== Metro Manila sits on an archipelago just at the edge of the Asian continent, some 14° 35' N, 121º 00 E'. It’s 700 miles (1,100&nbsp;km.) or 2 hours flight time from Hong Kong, 1,400 miles (2,200&nbsp;km.) or 3 hr 15 min from Bangkok, 1,500 miles (2,400&nbsp;km) or 3 hr 35 min from Singapore, 1,900 miles (3,000&nbsp;km) or 4 hr 15 min from Tokyo, and 1,800 miles (2,800&nbsp;km.) from 4 hr 25 min from Beijing. Ever so physically endowed, it is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous volcanoes - Pinatubo to the north, which made headlines in 1991 when it spewed dust all over the world and dropped global temperature by 2°, and [[Taal Volcano|Taal]] to the south which always makes headlines every decade or so, while this city straddles the Pacific Rim of Fire underneath. What's more, it lies in the path of the tropical monsoon bringing those more and more powerful typhoons during the second half of the year. It is fringed to the south by the idyllic Laguna de Bay - a veritable scenic showcase of Hispanized native folk and traditional culture, and farther south by cool and refreshing Lake Taal. ==Talk== Communication with the locals is easy because almost everyone is bilingual. '''[[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]''' is the language of the locals. It is the chosen language at home to most. It is also the language of the media and movie industries as Manileños watch TV and movies and read newspapers in Filipino. '''English''' is widely spoken in urban areas of the Philippines. It comes second as a medium of instruction in any institution. It is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. '''Taglish''' ("Tagalog-English") is effectively a mix n' matching English words and phrases with Tagalog and vice versa, and is part of everyday life of Manileños. It is frowned by official education but common in day-to-day life and on media, including movies and operas. Spanish-speakers may recognize some words in Tagalog, since some of its vocabulary is Spanish-derived. In [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]], Manila's Chinatown district, [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] is widely spoken by Chinese-Filipinos, although English and Filipino are most commonly spoken at home. Mandarin is often used for ceremonial or official purposes by the Chinese-Filipino community but not widely spoken; similarly to the way that Arabic is used by the Filipino-Muslim community. Manila's economic growth has attracted people from provinces with a delusion that a better life can be attained in the city, these people had brought a diversity in Manila's culture from their hometowns with tongues that speak Ilocano from the Ilocos regions, Kapampangan from Pampanga, Bicolano from the Bicol Region, Hiligaynon from Western Visayas, Cebuano from Cebu and Waray from Leyte and Samar. ==Get in== ===By air=== Metro Manila is served by two airports: the nearby '''[http://www.miaa.gov.ph Ninoy Aquino International Airport]''' (NAIA), and the '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' in [[Pampanga]]. ====Ninoy Aquino International Airport==== The '''[[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]]''' (NAIA) [http://www.miaa.gov.ph] ({{IATA|MNL}}), 8 km south of Manila in [[Pasay]] and [[Parañaque]], is the main airport serving Metro Manila. The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 (previously known as the Domestic Terminal). Terminal 1, long regarded as one of Asia's worst airport terminals (if not the worst), is being renovated, and several areas of the terminal have been completed. The newer Terminals 2 and 3 are regarded as being far nicer than Terminal 1, with more amenities to boot. A variety of public transportation options connect NAIA with Metro Manila. *'''Taxi''': Yellow airport taxis have a stand at the arrival area of all terminals. The flagdown rate is {{PHP|70}}, with an additional {{PHP|4}} surcharge for every 250&nbsp;m. At Terminal 3, you can hail a white city taxi from the departure area: just take the escalator or elevator up to the departures hall and exit to the departure ramp. Coupon taxis are special taxis with fixed rates according to the destination: inquire at the information desk for rates. *'''Bus''': One city bus route, Route 17 PITX-NAIA Loop, serves NAIA, running counter-clockwise from the [[Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange]] (PITX) into Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 3, and back into PITX via EDSA, stopping at Taft Avenue and Mall of Asia. Terminal 3 is served by the Citylink bus ({{PHP|29}}), connecting it to Eastwood City in [[Quezon City]] via Circumferential Road 5 (C-5). In addition, UBE Express operates a premium bus service. Unlike the regular city buses, UBE Express actually enters the curbside of the terminal and serves the Makati central business district, the city of Manila (via Roxas Boulevard), and Entertainment City. It costs between {{PHP|150-300}} but it includes complimentary WiFi, GPS tracking, and more comfortable seats. *'''Train''': The airport is served by two train stations: LRT Baclaran station near the Domestic Terminal, and PNR Nichols station near Terminal 3. Both stations however are 2-3 kilometers away from the airport proper. Jeeps which serve Terminal 3 and Villamor Airbase stop near Nichols station. *'''Jeepney''': Jeepneys which serve Terminal 3 will have "NAIA Terminal 3" or something similar written on the side route panel. Jeepneys which serve Terminals 1 and 2 will have "MIA" written on the route panel. *'''Hotel transportation''': Major hotel representatives are available on arrival and have chauffeur services which you can book on advance. The cost is around {{PHP|750-950}}. ====Clark International Airport==== The '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' ({{IATA|CRK}}) in [[Angeles City]], [[Pampanga]] is 85 km north of Manila and is a popular hub for low-cost carriers. AirAsia, Cebu Pacific and SEAIR maintain hubs at Clark, with other airlines—including legacy airlines such as Asiana Airlines and Dragonair—also connecting Clark with points throughout Asia. Some airlines which serve Clark have dedicated bus transfer services that transport passengers between Metro Manila and the airport via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). There are also four daily direct buses operated by [http://www.philtranco.com.ph/ Philtranco] between Clark and its terminal in Pasay via SM Megamall in [[Mandaluyong]], which costs {{PHP|300}} (to SM Megamall) or {{PHP|350}} (to Pasay). Jeepneys also connect the airport to bus terminals in Angeles, where it is also possible to take a bus to Manila. ===By boat=== All ferries and most boats serving Metro Manila dock at the '''Port of Manila''' in Manila proper, which is divided into two halves: the North Harbor on the northern side of the Pasig River in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], and the South Harbor on the southern side beside [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]. [http://travel.2go.com.ph 2GO Travel], the largest ferry operator out of the Port of Manila, operates out of the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal at Pier 15 in the South Harbor, though a few ferries operate from Pier 4 in the North Harbor, which was expanded with the construction of the newly-opened Manila North Port Passenger Terminal. Cruise ships docking in Manila will dock at either terminal, though most dock at the Super Terminal. Some boat services do not dock at the Port of Manila: these include Sun Cruises ferries to Corregidor Island, which dock beside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay, and boats to [[Cavite]] and [[Bataan]], which dock at the SM Mall of Asia further south. ===By car=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine highway network; most roads lead to Manila, and signs in most major highways of Luzon often use Manila as a control city. The Philippines' two major expressways: the '''North Luzon Expressway''' (NLEx) and the '''South Luzon Expressway''' (SLEx), terminate in Manila. NLEX terminates at the Balintawak Interchange in [[Quezon City]], while SLEx terminates at the Magallanes Interchange in [[Makati]], with a further expressway-like segment continuing on as the Osmeña Highway between Magallanes and Quirino Avenue in [[Manila/Paco|Paco]], [[Manila]]; the two are connected together by Skyway Stage 3, a six to seven-lane elevated highway passing through the edges of Manila city proper. A third expressway, the '''Manila-Cavite Expressway''' (CAVITEx, also '''Coastal Road''') which connects Metro Manila and [[Cavite]], terminates at the intersection with NAIA (or MIA) Road in [[Parañaque]], and continues on as Roxas Boulevard. Other major at-grade highways of the Philippines also terminate in Metro Manila. The '''MacArthur Hwy''' (Rte 1 and 2, also the '''Manila North Road''') to northern Luzon, which for much of its length runs parallel to NLEx, terminates at Monumento in [[Caloocan]], The '''Manila East Rd''', connecting Metro Manila, [[Rizal]] and [[Laguna]], terminates in [[Pasig]]. '''[[Asian Highway 26]]''' passes through Manila, with two routes from NLEX Balintawak to SLEX Magallanes: the signed main route follows EDSA, and an unsigned alternate route via Radial Road 10 and Roxas Boulevard, and the Skyway. While it does not reach Metro Manila, the '''Nautical Highway System''' (or '''RORO''', after the roll-on, roll-off ferries used on the sea routes) connects with the highways to Manila. ===By bus=== Provincial buses to Metro Manila from other parts of the Philippines are cheap and efficient, and a common way to travel between cities in Luzon. It is also the center of the intercity bus network; a bus trip across Luzon will involve transiting through Manila. With the government drive to decongest Manila's roads, company-owned terminals are being closed and provincial buses being rerouted to new central bus stations. As of 2021, there are five designated terminals, most with good connections to local transportation. There are also other major bus terminals like Park N' Ride Lawton, South Station, and Alabang Integrated Bus Terminal, but they have been relegated to local buses, jeepneys and vans. * {{go | name=Araneta City Bus Port | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Cubao]], [[Quezon City]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 8, 9 and 10. Jeepney routes 203 and 204 terminate here. If taking EDSA Carousel (route E) or MRT Line 3, alight at Araneta Center-Cubao. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Araneta City Bus Port | wikidata=Q85742591 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened 2017, this air-conditioned bus station siphoned some routes that used to end along EDSA in Cubao, but as of 2020, it has been relegated to commuter buses from Central Luzon. It has a food court, ticketing booths, departure boards, and secure passenger waiting areas. True to its name, it functions like an airport, and passengers board through gates which leads to their bus. }} * {{go | name=North Luzon Express Terminal | alt=NLET | url= | email= | address=[[Bocaue]], [[Bulacan]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus route 20. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Partially opened in 2020, it was intended to be a temporary diversion terminal for buses from northern Luzon as the Luzon lockdown began, but it has been made the terminal for all bus services to Ilocos, the Cordilleras and Cagayan Valley. As of July 2020, it is also served by select services to cities in Central Luzon. It is part of the Ciudad de Victoria development along North Luzon Expressway. }} * {{go | name=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | alt=PITX | url= | email= | address=[[Parañaque]] | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple city bus and jeepney routes terminate here. Future connection with LRT Line 1 at Asia World. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | wikidata=Q58811494 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened November 2018, it will serve buses with destinations in [[CALABARZON]] and [[Bicol]]. This is a multistory structure with multiple amenities, such as air-conditioned waiting rooms, food court, taxi stand, and an interfaith prayer room. Bus departures are shown on screens, and tickets are purchased at the terminal, even for commuter services to Cavite and Batangas. Like the Bus Port, passengers also board on gates, and the waiting area is secured. }} * {{go | name=Santa Rosa Integrated Transport Terminal | alt=SRITT | url= | email= | address=[[Santa Rosa (Laguna)|Santa Rosa]], Laguna | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 33 and 34. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened March 2019, it is expected to be the terminal for all trips from Southern Luzon and the rest of the Philippines that serve Cubao (except those that moved to Araneta City Busport). As of October 2020, it has been relegated to interisland services from [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]]. }} * {{go | name=Valenzuela Gateway Complex | alt=VGC | url= | email= | address=[[Valenzuela]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city buses 3, 22 and 32 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened in 2018, it will serve long-haul services from Central Luzon except those already rerouted to NLET. }} Aside from provincial buses, there are also luxury express buses from other cities in Luzon, the majority terminating at PITX or NLET; some of those are NLET-[[San Fernando (La Union)]] (on Metro Manila North Transport), PITX-[[Baguio City]] (on Pangasinan Solid North), PITX-[[Batangas City]] (on RRCG), and PITX-[[Lipa]] (on ALPS). There are also routes from other cities to the central business districts at Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Center, and between NAIA and Sangley Point Airport or Clark. ===By rail=== The '''[http://www.pnr.gov.ph/ Philippine National Railways]''' (PNR) operates the '''Metro South Commuter''' service from Laguna, with trains departing from [[Calamba]] and [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]]. Services is limited, however, and the train may not stop at certain stations depending on their timetable. Rail service from the north will be restored with the opening of the '''North-South Commuter Railway''' (NSCR) connecting with [[Malolos]], with a further extension to [[Clark Airport]]. As of 2022, part of it is nearly complete, with partial operation between Malolos and Valenzuela to begin by 2023. The Metro South Commuter would be replaced by a NSCR extension to [[Calamba]] from around 2025; some trains from Calamba will continue to the future Metro Manila Subway allowing for a seamless trip to the CBDs in Taguig, Pasig and Quezon City. As of 2021, PNR does not operate intercity trains since they were suspended from 2015. These will be restored with the rebuilding of the South Main Line to Bicol, but trains will terminate at a new station in [[Muntinlupa]]; onward, you will have to transfer to the NSCR or local bus. Regional service from [[Batangas]] and [[Quezon]] provinces is also planned, also terminating at Muntinlupa and using parts of the rebuilt South Main Line. ==Get around== Public transportation is the best way to get around Metro Manila. If looking for route options, you can look at Google Maps or [https://sakay.ph Sakay.ph], but Google Maps generally do not have schedules for jeepneys. Travel by car is not for the faint of heart. ===Beep card=== [[Image:Beep Card-Front.jpg|thumb|A Beep card]] '''[http://www.beeptopay.com Beep]''' is a prepaid card used to pay fares for public transport, the LRT, MRT, and some buses; it replaced the incompatible magnetic stored value cards used on the LRT and MRT. Consider buying a Beep card if planning to use public transport extensively for long-term stays. Using the card is straightforward, and works the same way as similar cards in other major cities. Although primarily used on the LRT and MRT, it is possible to use Beep cards to pay fares on: * The BGC Bus system in [[Taguig]] * Both regular and point-to-point city buses * Some modern jeepney routes with vehicles fitted with card readers. You can also use a Beep card to pay for goods at 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart, and Circle K stores in most parts of Metro Manila, and pay tolls on the North Luzon and Manila–Cavite expressways, avoiding the hassle of bringing bills or coins for payment. Beep is also accepted at Binalot restaurants and Robinsons MovieWorld cinemas. Beep cards are available for purchase at LRT and MRT stations, as well as at convenience stores and bus terminals around Metro Manila. A card can hold a maximum amount of {{PHP|10000}}, and can be topped up ("loaded") at LRT and MRT stations, FamilyMart stores, Bayad Centers, SM Bills Pay locations, and at some major pawnshop chains. The card's balance is displayed once tapped against a reader. ===By train=== The backbone of Metro Manila's public transportation system is in its train network, with service being provided by two separate systems: a three-line rapid transit system and a commuter rail service operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). ====Rapid transit==== [[File:SRTS Full Map Oct-2010 MC.svg|thumb|250px|Manila's train system]] Metro Manila's three metro lines are arguably the fastest way to get around the city, capable of zipping through the city's perennially congested streets. The '''Light Rail Transit''' (LRT), owned by the state-owned [https://www.lrta.gov.ph Light Rail Transit Authority] (LRTA), with its Line 1 operated by the private company [https://www.lrmc.ph Light Rail Manila Corporation], is notable for being the first rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, connects [[Manila]] with its neighboring cities, while the '''[https://www.dotcmrt3.gov.ph Metro Rail Transit]''' (MRT), operated by the national transportation department, operates along Metro Manila's busiest transit corridor. *'''LRT Line 1''' (LRT-1, colored green in maps), serves [[Manila]], [[Caloocan]], [[Pasay]] and [[Quezon City]], zipping above Taft and Rizal avenues, and EDSA, in a general north-south direction. This line is particularly useful for reaching key tourist areas, including [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]], [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] and [[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]]. *'''LRT Line 2''' (LRT-2, colored blue in maps), serves Manila, Quezon City, [[Marikina]] and [[San Juan (Metro Manila)|San Juan]], going over Recto Avenue, Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard and the Marikina–Infanta Highway in a general east-west direction. Although this line serves very few areas important to tourists, it does serve Quiapo and [[Quezon City/Cubao|Cubao]]. *'''MRT Line 3''' (MRT-3, colored yellow in maps), serves Pasay, Quezon City, San Juan, [[Makati]] and [[Mandaluyong]], running along the median of EDSA in a rough semi-circle. Notably, this is the only line that does ''not'' serve Manila proper. This line broadly serves the four major commercial areas of Metro Manila: Cubao, Ortigas Center, the Makati Central Business District and the Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]], as well as Quezon City's [[Quezon City/Triangle and Scout Areas|Triangle and Scout Areas]]. Trains start running at around 5:30AM, while the last trains stop just after 11PM. Trains can get very crowded during rush hour, and while the journey itself can be fast, expect to wait a long time before riding. Like other overpopulated cities in Asia, you should be prepared to be surrounded by other people. Expect long queues at the entrance as security personnel will check to see if bags are loaded with prohibited items, and while trains are air-conditioned, the sheer number of people riding at any one time can mean long, hot rides during rush hour. Be mindful of your personal belongings as pickpockets are not uncommon, and if you have a backpack, put it in front or on your feet to reduce the space you take up. Women (including those that are pregnant or with children), students, disabled persons, and the elderly must be given priority in seating. All three lines also have women-only sections where you, if you are male, must watch out for. Fares for the trains start {{PHP|15}}, and increase in increments of {{PHP|1-3}} depending on the distance. Entering the system requires either a Beep card or a single-journey card, which can be purchased either from manned kiosks or ticket machines and are collected at the end of the journey. There are no free transfers between the three lines, and each transfer will count as two separate fares. A newer line, the '''MRT Line 7''' between North EDSA in Quezon City and San Jose del Monte will open in 2022, but will generally be of interest only between North EDSA, Diliman and Novaliches. The Philippines's first subway, the '''Metro Manila Subway''' is under construction, and will pass around the major CBDs of North Triangle and Cubao in Quezon City, Ortigas Center in Pasig, and BGC and the future Arca South in Taguig; it is planned to connect with the future NSCR in Taguig. Another subway is under construction within [[Makati]]; it will have a transfer with the Metro Manila Subway but it would be otherwise self-contained. ====Commuter rail==== [[Image:INKA-8101 near FTI Station.jpg |thumb|A PNR commuter train at FTI station]] In addition to the LRT and MRT, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) also operates the '''Metro Commuter''' rail service between Metro Manila and the neighboring province of [[Laguna]]. Although the PNR only operates two lines (the aptly-named North and South Main Lines) from its main hub at '''Tutuban''' in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], it operates four different train services: * The '''Metro South Commuter''' runs only along the South Main Line and parts of the North Main Line, connecting Manila to its northern and southern suburbs. Sixteen South Commuter trains run per day, serving Manila, [[Makati]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]] and [[Taguig]], a few running as far as [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]] in Laguna. Notably, the South Commuter provides the closest service to NAIA, and is the only rail service operating in Manila's [[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]. * The ''' Metro North Commuter''' runs along both the North and South Main Lines, connecting the northern suburbs from the '''Governor Pascual''' station in [[Malabon]] to the rest of Metro Manila. Four North Commuter trains a day run between Malabon and Tutuban through [[Caloocan]], while two bypass Tutuban to connect Malabon and Taguig using the North and South Main Lines, complementing existing South Commuter service. Connections to the LRT and MRT are available at Blumentritt (for LRT-1), Santa Mesa (for LRT-2) and EDSA (for the MRT). Unlike the LRT and MRT, the PNR runs diesel-powered trains. While no better than the aforementioned systems, PNR trains are all air-conditioned, with older second-hand rolling stock from Japan being replaced by brand-new all-AC stock from Indonesia. Schedules are also shorter, with the first trains just before 5AM, and the last trains stopping at 7:30PM, with a service frequency of 30-60 minutes. Fares start at {{PHP|15}}, and go up in {{PHP|5}} increments depending on the distance, with the maximum fare (from Tutuban to Calamba) being {{PHP|60}}. Beep cards are ''not'' valid on the PNR, and payment for fares is cash-only. That said, riding the PNR is not for the faint-of-heart. Decades of deferred maintenance and neglect have led to poorly-maintained trains that are the subject of frequent delays and cancelations, which would make the MRT Line 3 look orderly by comparison. Inclement weather can cause significant delays, especially during the rainy season. As the system is not grade-separated, vehicular accidents are common, despite trains having the right of way. Congestion can be worse than on the LRT and MRT, not helped by the fact that for many people in southern Metro Manila, this is the fastest means of getting to and from work. Should you decide to take a ride on the PNR, many of the same precautions you should take while riding the LRT and MRT should also be observed here. The existing Metro Commuter will be replaced by the ultramodern and electrified NSCR as discussed in [[#Get in]], but as of 2021, only sections of it between Valenzuela in Northern Metro Manila and Malolos in Bulacan will be completed and opened by 2022 and the Metro Commuter will still be operating until the completion of the rest of the system. The NSCR's southern leg between Manila and Calamba will connect with the Metro Manila Subway, allowing for a one-seat ride between Laguna and southern Metro Manila, and BGC, Ortigas and Quezon City. ===By jeepney=== [[Image:PH-Manila-Jeepneys.jpg|thumb|250px|Jeepneys]] [[Jeepney]]s are the most common means of public transport in the Philippines. The introduction of more modern buses and the more efficient train lines have lessened the importance of the jeepney. They still do travel all over the city, particularly on routes which are too small to be serviced by buses - but know exactly where you are headed before getting on. Once inside, pay your fare or "bayad" directly to the driver by telling him where you want to get off and how many people you are paying for. It is a norm all over the country that if you are seated far from the driver, one just need to say "Bayad po" while extending the hand with your fare to the driver and someone will readily take your fare and pass it until it gets to the driver. Giving back of change or "sukli" if the fare given is in a large denomination will come in a similar manner, and a polite expression of "Thank you" or "Salamat po" as a sign of gratitude is encouraged. The fare structure begins with a minimum fare for the first four kilometers and increases every additional kilometer thereafter. Minimum fare is {{PHP|9}} and the rates goes higher depending on your destination to {{PHP|15}} (as of Jan 2019). Do not expect that a driver will be able to give change for large denominations, e.g. {{PHP|500}} or {{PHP|1000}}. You can also request the driver to inform you that you are near to your destination. Loading and unloading zones for jeepneys are rarely followed so people hop on and get off practically at will. Saying "para" or "para po!" is the standard way to tell the driver that you need to get off. Jeepneys are designed to carry small people - and can get very cramped for anyone over {{ft|6}} tall particularly if the jeepney is fully loaded! This arrangement is cramped even for the size of the locals who are small by Western comparison and some would regularly complain. Though not widely practiced, some people would pay for the price of two to avoid getting cramped by someone else as the fares are anyway extremely cheap. Jeepneys usually seat anywhere from 0 to 30 people. Modern jeepneys, which look more like minibuses, have higher headroom and standing space, far more convenient than the traditional vehicles. Some modern jeepneys do retain the design of the ubiquitous vehicles, but with air conditioning and a front door, resembling a bus. Beep cards (see above) can be used on the latest jeepney models, in addition to the usual payment of coins and bills. ===By taxi=== Taxis are very affordable by western standards but pretty expensive for locals and almost all are now air-conditioned and use a meter to compute for the final fare. The taxi rates start at {{PHP|40}} for the first 500 m and an extra {{PHP|3.50}} for every succeeding 300 m or 2 minutes of stopping. Some drivers may take advantage of tourists, but closer regulation by authorities and even by mall operators, as well as the competition with Grab, are curbing this practice slowly. Many taxis are in a poor state of repair and drivers drive erratically. The LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) has now instituted hotline numbers to report erring drivers. Take note of the cab name and number. Mall operators also closely monitor the operations of taxis that use their taxi racks by ensuring that cab drivers do not choose only passengers bound for nearby destinations. Do not hire taxis waiting at bus terminals; they will charge much higher fare (100% more than normal fare). Just walk out from any main bus terminal, and you will find plenty of cabs. During rush hour, drivers will ask for a minimum fare higher than what the meter requires you to pay, and it is not unusual to see taxi drivers hesitant to drive you if your destination involves EDSA or a CBD; it is extremely difficult to hail a cab during these hours. During the early morning, passengers are strongly advised to bring smaller denominations of bills (and coins) as drivers usually don't have ready change. ===By e-hailing=== The e-hailing app '''Grab''' is ubiquitous in Metro Manila, and basically the only choice after Uber pulled back from Southeast Asia in March 2018. Basically you can use Grab to order a "GrabCar" (with fixed fare) or a regular taxi with metered fare; for the latter, you can check the most likely range of fares beforehand to evaluate which is the most economical option. While generally a data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use a Grab, Manila's airport and many shopping malls have kiosks where you can order a car or taxi using Grab without any internet connection. Many hotels will just use the Grab app when you request a taxi in the reception. ===By bus=== [[Image:Metro Manila Bus Transit Map.jpg|thumb|Map of the Metro Manila city bus network as of 2020]] '''City buses''' operated by a multitude of government-franchised operators provide a cheap but a slower way of exploring the metro. The bus network used to be formed by very long routes that connects the suburbs and will mostly pass through EDSA, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, has been replaced by 39 routes (as of 2022), some which have replaced jeepneys on other major roads. Bus lines in Metro Manila are mostly run by high-floor air-conditioned coaches, as well as non-AC versions with an exit door, but to improve safety and better serve people with disabilities, brand-new ultramodern low-floor buses are being phased in, and the non-AC "ordinary" buses are slowly being removed from service or retrofitted with AC. Routes are numbered and color-coded, and the primary destinations should be easily found in the front and the sides of the bus. The redrawn route network is centered on three major hubs, PITX (in Parañaque), Ayala (in Makati), and Monumento (in Caloocan), where most routes meet. Some routes, particularly those serving the suburbs, ply the expressway for part of the route, and five routes also supplement the LRT and MRT. All routes operate daily as of 2021 as COVID-19 restrictions are being eased. In addition to the all-stop regular city buses, there are also luxurious express buses, branded '''Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service''' or simply '''P2P'''. These new routes provide limited or no-stop services between malls, central business districts, and major transit hubs, and are priced higher than regular buses. Schedules and terminals can be found at the [https://www.p2pbus.ph official P2P Bus website]. ====Bus rapid transit==== [[Image:EDSA Busway (Caloocan; 12-07-2020).jpg|thumb|The Busway in Caloocan]] Metro Manila also hosts the Philippines first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the '''EDSA Busway''', utilized by the '''EDSA Carousel''' (line E), one of the new bus routes operating since 2020. The Busway, served by low-floor buses and a part of a future BRT network, runs from PITX to Monumento using the innermost lanes of Metro Manila’s busiest highway, EDSA, and complements the MRT-3. Boarding is through bus stops placed at the highway’s median island and fare payment is completely cashless; you must have a prepaid smart card such as Beep to ride. ===By UV Express=== [[Image:09965jfAraneta Center Socorro Cubao Quezon Cityfvf 07.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a UV Express]] '''UV Express''' (formerly called GT Express or FX) is a passenger van shuttle service, with fares more expensive than buses, but cheaper than taxis and jeepneys. Like jeepneys, they run fixed routes between terminals, but non-stop. They can carry up to 10 passengers, but is hardly useful if you are carrying luggage, where a taxi is more comfortable. ===By tricycle=== ''Tricycles'' (motorcycles with modified side cars) These are common for short trips in areas where jeepneys do not travel. In Manila proper you are unlikely to see any. However, in outlying suburbs and towns they are more common. Other variants are the '''pedicab''', which is merely a bicycle with a side car, and the '''''kuliglig''''', which is a pedicab equipped with an outboard motor (though the latter has almost been phased out due to noise concerns). Electric trikes or CNG-powered Bajaj tuk-tuks can be sighted in parts of the metro. ===On foot=== As most large Southeast Asian cities, Manila is definitely not a city made for pedestrians. Street sides are often infested with vendors and peddlers, dirty or smelly, sidewalks may be obstructed by merchandise, utility poles and other hindrances, and crossing the street requires double attention even when pedestrian lights are green. Yet, as in most cities in the with, walking can still be the best way of getting close to the local daily life, as long as you take precautions about traffic and safety. Jaywalking is illegal in most places, with a penalty of a {{PHP|500}} fine or community service, but it remains quite common in the poorer cities. Enforcement of this law also varies from city to city. Surprisingly, Manila has a few very pedestrian friendly-areas, such as Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and the Ayala Center in [[Makati]], with ample pedestrian walkways, shelter and traffic rules that seem to work. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a lively and charming pedestrian street with plenty of shops, gardens, alfresco bars and restaurants, and open-air contemporary art that definitely deserve a stroll on both day and night. ===By car=== [[Image:Heavy traffic sa EDSA-Tramo (Pasay)(2017-08-04).jpg|thumb|Traffic jam in EDSA.]] The metropolis has an extensive system of highways connecting the various cities and municipalities. Most of the major thoroughfares are numbered with one or three digits on white shield signs. Smaller arterial roads, generally called "secondary roads" usually are not numbered. Key routes infamously congested '''EDSA''' (which carries [[Asian Highway 26]] and Route 1 across the region), '''C-5 Road''' (Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Route 11), Roxas Boulevard (Routes 120 and 61) and Route 170 (which includes Taft Avenue, España Boulevard, and Quezon and Commonwealth Avenues.) However, driving in a private car is not recommended for people who are unfamiliar with Manila because many drivers there ignore traffic rules. Parking tends to be scarce, and can be expensive in downtowns and CBDs. Public transit is very cheap, but it may get Very crowded during the rush hours in the morning and early evening (7AM to 10AM and 4PM to 7PM). Traffic also tends to crawl during these times so best avoid being on the move in these occasions. Just like any city in [[Southeast Asia]], drivers in Manila tend to be reckless, but road signs are '''very common''', though some are not that visible, and are also well abided and respected by at least 75% of Manila drivers. Traffic congestion is a major problem, and Metro Manila's traffic jams are twice as worse as those in [[São Paulo]] and [[Jakarta]]. If driving on your own, you may stick on finding alternate routes, especially the '''Mabuhay Lanes''', but, as with the rest of Metro Manila, expect traffic congestion and obstructions on those routes. '''EDSA''' (from Caloocan to Pasay via Quezon City), '''C-5''' (Taguig to Valenzuela via Quezon City), '''Alabang-Zapote Road''' (between Las Piñas and Muntinlupa), and '''Dr. A. Santos''' Avenue, and Ninoy Aquino Avenue (all in Parañaque) are all notorious for congestion, usually rush hour traffic (see above); better take alternate routes if possible, but if your destination is found along those roads, please expect hours for traffic to move smoothly. Cities with many gated communities, like the suburban cities of Las Piñas and Parañaque, tend to have traffic jams as worse as EDSA's, and unless your vehicle have a sticker issued by the homeowners' association or local government (which you can only get if you have a residence or frequently visit a location inside the subdivision[s] covered), there is no choice but to drive through the already clogged roads. Traffic enforcement tends to be lax, and traffic police typically bribe violators or accept bribes, but the deployment of high-definition CCTV cameras and increased participation of the traffic enforcement unit of the national police force are reducing these. Speed cameras are uncommon, but there are traffic monitoring cameras at most signal-controlled intersections. When driving, watch out for jaywalkers. Be also aware when driving in narrow streets, where children usually play, given Manila is a crowded metropolis. Be also aware of the regionwide road space rationing ("number coding") scheme, where some vehicles are not allowed to ply Metro Manila streets from 7AM to 10AM, and from 3PM to 7PM, Mondays to Fridays, i.e. cars with license plates ending in numbers 1 and 2 should not go out of the street on the said schedule every '''Mondays''', 3 and 4 every '''Tuesdays''', and so on and so forth. Makati however observes the scheme throughout the day. Dedicated left turn lanes are rare, the left lane can turn into turning lanes with little warning, and left turns are rare than rights in some cities. Some major thoroughfares, like EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, have left turns provided by U-turn slots instead of a direct turn through the intersection. In EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, dedicated public utility vehicle and motorcycle lanes are implemented, and are monitored remotely through CCTVs. Gas prices are relatively comparable to those in the U.S. (except prices are by the liter) but expensive in the eyes of locals. Fuel prices fluctuate on a weekly basis. ===By boat=== '''[http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/ Sun Cruises]''' has tour packages to Corregidor Island in Manila Bay. Prices range from {{PHP|2000}} for a day tour with a buffet lunch, to {{PHP|3000}} for an overnight stay at the island. The tour guides are very informative, and the island is steeped in history, particularly about the battles that raged there during World War II. They also offer cruises around Manila Bay. ==See== ===City walks=== Manila might not generally be a place to take a leisurely stroll, but it has interesting neighbourhoods that definitely deserve to be explored on foot: * [[Manila/Intramuros | Intramuros]], the Spanish-built walled city that is the historical center of Manila. Largely destroyed during the World War II, it is not a charming colonial city center in the likes of [[Vigan]], but a fascinating place where memories of the past and the realities of the present mix; * [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]] is Manila's bustling Chinatown with an unmatched festival of colours, tastes, and smells; * [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] is the historical core of Makati, containing both Metro Manila's Koreatown and hipster areas popular among backpackers; * [[Makati | Makati's Ayala Center]] is a large cluster of shopping malls in Metro Manila's most important business district, which is itself an eye candy for skyscraper afficionados; * [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] is an ultramodern business, commercial and affluent residential district in the likes of [[Singapore]], and likely the most pedestrian-friendly area of Metro Manila. ===Plazas, Parks and Nature Reserves=== [[Image:Luneta.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]] When it comes to parks, '''Luneta Park''' and '''Intramuros''' are the most popular destinations. '''Luneta Park''' (also called as Rizal Park and Rizal Monument) is home to the Rizal monument; a statue of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. It is one of the most significant and most important places in Philippine history from the Spanish colonial era to the EDSA revolution. The walled former city of [[Intramuros]] served as a settlement for the Indianized-Malay-Muslims, then it was taken over by the Spanish and fell into ruins during the World War II, it is one of the most popular icons of the Philippines. See '''Plaza de Roma''' in Intramuros where a statue of King Carlos IV of Spain stands, '''Plaza de Goiti''' or now known as '''Plaza Lacson''' is where a statue of Arsenio Lacson; said to be one of Manila's greatest mayor stands, next to it is Roman Santos building which would again make you think you're somewhere in Rome, Italy because of it Greco-Roman architecture. '''Plaza Miranda''' stands infront of Quiapo Church in the Filipino-Muslim district of Quiapo, an unfortunate event occurred here on 1971; the Plaza Miranda bombings. '''Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens''' is one of the oldest zoos in Asia. It is criticized for its inadequate care towards animals and its dirty surroundings and animal rights activists are demanding to free the animals due to this while '''Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center''' have rare animals such as water monitors and the Philippine deer, it also treats injured animals even if it isn't part of their zoo. '''La Mesa Dam EcoPark''' is the haven for most Filipinos after a tiring week of work and a getaway from the noisy and polluted metro, not only is it an ecopark but is also a dam which provides water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces. '''Manila Ocean Park''' is larger than Singapore's Sentosa Underwater World, construction is incomplete however it had already opened to the public, tickets cost {{PHP|350}} for a child, {{PHP|400}} for adults. '''Quezon Memorial Circle''' is a shrine and a national park, it is where the remains of late President Manuel Quezon and his wife are rested. While '''Greenbelt Park''' is in Makati and is worth seeing. ===Places of worship=== [[Image:Manila Cathedral 1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Manila Cathedral]] Religion is one of the major aspects of life of a Filipino, the diverse population of the Philippines follows the world's major religions; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and some following the Jewish faith and part of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, some forms of paganism, animism or any other kind may somehow exist. Manila's population follows almost all of those religions. ===Christian faith=== [[Image:EDSA_Shrine2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|EDSA Shrine]] See '''Basilica Minore de la Immaculada Concepcion''' or '''Manila Cathedral''' in simple words in [[Intramuros]], it is a historic church which served 2 funerals for 2 Filipino presidents and for bishops' funerals. '''Basilica Minore de San Lorenzo Ruiz''' or '''Binondo Church''' in [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]] caters to Chinese Filipinos, seen here is the synchronization of Western architecture, Catholic faith and Chinese influences. ''Our Lady of China'' chapel is in this church. See the miraculous ''Black Nazerene'' or ''Itim na Nazareno'' in '''Basilica Minore de Jesus Nazareno''' or '''Quiapo church''' which is believed to give miracles and blessings. During January it is crowded as are the streets of Metro Manila, as a procession is held, during Fridays the church is filled with devotees. * San Sebastian Basilica Minore de Mount Carmel * Epifanio de los Santos Shrine ====Churches and sanctuaries==== * {{see | name=San Agustín Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Redemptorist Church | alt=Baclaran Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Remedios Church | alt=Malate Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Santuario de San Antonio ===Other faiths=== The '''Golden Mosque''' is in the Quiapo district which is somehow the Filipino-Muslim district of Manila, its dome is made of gold and is built in order of the Marcoses. ===Museums=== * The National Museum of the Filipino People * Metropolitan Museum * Filipinas Heritage Library * Ateneo Art Gallery * Ayala Museum * Lopez Museum * The Museum at De La Salle University-Manila * Museum of Contemporary Art and Design at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde ===Cemeteries=== While some might consider creepy to visit cemeteries as a tourist, some of Manila's cemeteries easily stand among the cities' most impressive sights. The most famous are the '''Manila Chinese Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a real "city of the dead" with intricate and ornamented mausoleums, and the sombre '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' and '''Heroes' Cemetery''' in [[Taguig]] dedicated respectively to the American and Filipino soldiers who died in the Philippines during the World War II. The '''Manila North Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a bizarre but fascinating "slum-cemetery", is not a place for independent sightseeing but can be visited via a guided tour. [[File:Manila Chinese Cemetery.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Manila Chinese Cemetery]] ===Monuments=== * Monumento de la Revolucion * Rizal Monument * People Power Monument * Quezon Monument * Bonifacio Monument ==Do== ===Festivals=== You can find almost all major festivals in Metro Manila. There are two New Years. The Gregorian New Year every January, is characterized by noise and merrymaking; the crackles and bursts of firecrackers and fireworks complete the Filipino New Year, believing it will scare misfortunes away, but can be dangerous and messy, with the day after characterized by scattered debris, used fireworks barrages and unexploded firecrackers, smoke, trash, and the most dreaded result, injured celebrators, victims of their firecrackers, and fires. Then, there's the Chinese New Year, at various dates between January and February, with the firecrackers and the Dragon Dance; Filipino Chinese offer money inside ''ampaw'' (red envelopes) and eat sticky but tasty ''tikoy''. [[File:Feast of Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila.JPG|thumb|The ''Traslación'']] There are many religious festivities held annually. The '''Feast of the Black Nazarene''' in [[Manila]] every January draws millions into Manila, where devotees flock to touch the wooden statue. The festivities begins with the tradition of ''pahalik'', where devotees kiss and rub their towels onto the image, and the actual procession, ''Traslación'' every January 9, is a very crowded situation, where personal space is almost unimportant, as people climb into and pull the carriage (''andas'') from the Quirino Grandstand, through parts of Manila, and back into Quiapo Church. Another major festival is the '''Watah Watah Festival''', part of the '''Feast of St. John the Baptist''' (''San Juan Bautista'') in [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]], characterized by dances, and most notably, water fights at the streets, reminding you of Songkran in Thailand or Holi in India, so be warned, it's not a spectator sport for the ordinary tourist, especially if you look obviously foreign. ===Cinemas=== Metro Manila has good cinemas, with the average ticket price at about {{PHP|200}}, a bargain to Western standards but slightly steep to the average Filipino. Most cinemas are rather part of mall chains, and gone are the glory days of downtown movie houses. Old-style cinemas found at the heart of cities are now rare to find, but most have become seedy locations that show illicit X-rated, hardcore porn films. Modern Philippine cinemas are up to the modern standards, and expect wearing 3D glasses on some Hollywood films. IMAX cinema can be found at malls at various points in the metro. ===Gambling=== Metro Manila is one of Asia's largest gambling hubs, containing no less than twenty casinos. Some of them have true [[Las Vegas]] or [[Macau]] standard, being not only casinos but also integrated resorts, entertainment venues and luxury shopping malls. These are mostly in the '''Entertainment City''' district of [[Parañaque]], including the '''Solaire''', the '''City of Dreams''', the '''Okada''' and the future '''Westside City''', whereas the '''Resorts World Manila''' is in the Newport area of [[Pasay]]. Horse racing is no longer hosted at tracks in Metro Manila. The two major racetracks, the '''Santa Ana Racecourse''' in [[Makati]] and '''San Lazaro Leisure Park''' in Manila are converted into malls and commercial property (SM City San Lazaro and The Circuit Makati respectively), and are moved to [[Carmona (Cavite)|Carmona]] and [[Naic]] in [[Cavite]], respectively. ===Sports=== Metro Manila has a lackluster sports scene compared with other large Southeast Asian metropolises, but it is the center of Philippine sports. Large sports arenas do exist, like '''Araneta Coliseum''', '''Mall of Asia Arena''', '''PhilSports Arena''', and '''San Juan Area''' (Filoil Flying V Arena), but the number did not catch up with the increasing population. Unregulated urbanization are also suspect, so spaces better suited for sports activities instead gave way to large mall complexes lacking any space for sports activities. That said, there is a vibrant sports scene, centered on the Philippines's favorite sport, basketball. ==Buy== {{See also|Shopping in the Philippines}} There are generally two kinds of shopping destinations in Manila: the mall and the ''tiangge'' ("chang-ghe"). ===Shopping malls=== The Manila '''mall''' is more than just a shopping experience but a cultural destination as well. The largest malls in Metro Manila are practically their own cities within the city: complete with boutiques, supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, cinemas, medical facilities, hotels, schools, offices, gyms, serviced apartments, spas, convention centers, art galleries, bowling alleys, museums, ice skating rinks, and even a chapel for Sunday masses. The '''SM City North EDSA''' in [[Quezon City]] is the largest mall in the [[Philippines]] and 6th largest mall in the World. The second largest mall in Metro Manila is the '''SM Megamall''' in [[Mandaluyong]], followed by the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]]. The '''Ayala Center''' in [[Makati]] is not a single mall, but a cluster of four large shopping malls which combined might offer more shopping options than the aforementioned super-malls. While the typical image of shopping malls are of bland concrete boxes, many malls in Manila use innovative architecture and concepts including large open spaces, contemporary art exhibitions, and popular markets. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a real "shopping mall turned into a pedestrian street", the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]] contains a bustling amusement park facing the Manila Bay, '''Festival Alabang''' in [[Muntinlupa]] contains a park with a river, and the '''Venice Grand Canal''' in [[Taguig]] is, well... a replica of Venice. '''Eastwood City''', '''McKinley Hill''' and '''Newport Mall''' are also some of the well-known malls by [https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/ Megaworld Lifestyle Malls] that are located in different parts of the Metro Manila. People usually go there because of their distinct architectural designs and concepts. ===Tiangge=== [[File:Novelties village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|Tiendesitas]] However, if you wish to experience the "ultimate Manila shopping experience", one has to shop at a '''tiangge'''. Tiangges are small makeshift stalls clustered together that sell anything and everything you can imagine think bazaars). But at bargain basement prices. In these places, one has to [[haggle]], particularly if you are buying wholesale (defined as at least six pieces of the same item). The best tiangge complexes are in the Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Market! Market!, St. Francis Square, Tutuban Center Mall, Divisoria Mall, and 168 Mall. Go crazy buying quality clothes and shoes, pretty fashion jewelry and things for the house at very reasonable prices! ==Eat== [[File:Food village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The Food Village at Tiendesitas]] A tourist or visitor may be amused or perplexed to see Filipinos eating most of the time. Apart from the three major meals of the day, there are snacks in the morning and in the afternoon called ''merienda'' which are integral part of a typical Pinoy's everyday life. Metro Manila's diverse racial community had brought the rise to international cuisine, from just one corner of the street a Filipino would be eating Shawarma (more commonly known as Doner or Kebab for some westerners), another one would be enjoying his kimchee, while others would enjoy their night with sushi, some would desire Indian and Thai curry for their lunch while some would prefer the typical American breakfast in fastfood stores. For Chinese cuisine go to '''Chinatown''' where they serve Hokkien dishes; American steakhouses, high class Japanese, Korean, Indian and Thai restaurants that lurk around Makati, Koreantown have cheaper options as does Japantown (Little Tokyo). Usually if you prefer to splurge, Makati is one of the best options. Typical Filipino cuisine and streetfood are found in the streets of Manila which provide the best options, the cost could be US$1-2 per serving or even lower. ===Filipino fastfood=== America's influence is palpable in the Philippines, and you'll be hard pressed to find a mall without the requisite McDonalds and KFC. Filipino fastfood chains that capture the essence of Filipino food compete strongly for Philippine tastebuds however, and they may be a safe place for the tourist to try the local fare. The following are a list of fastfood chains that have branches all around the Metro, and in many cases around the country. *{{eat | name=Jollibee | url=http://www.jollibee.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving | content=The most well-known Filipino fastfood chain of all, Jollibee can boast of over a thousand stores in the Philippines and more than 300 stores around the world. Typical fastfood fare for the most part, but the burger dressing will taste different (read: sweet) to most foreigners. For something a little different, try the pancit palabok, which is a vermicelli dish with an orange sauce. }} *{{eat | name=Greenwich Pizza | url=http://www.greenwich.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The second of Jollibee corps' trifecta of fastfood chains, Greenwich Pizzas are your typical fare, but once again with the slightly sweeter than usual tomato sauce. Some seasonal offerings may be on offer though, like the sisig pizza, so check the menu. }} *{{eat | name=Chowking | url=http://www.chowking.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The Filipino version of Chinese food, also owned by Jollibee. For good sampling of their food, try the Lauriats, which feature a viand (beef, pork, chicken), rice, pancit (fried noodles with meat and veggies), siomai (dumplings), and buchi (a sweet rice ball covered with a sesame-based coating. }} *{{eat | name=Tapa King | url=http://www.tapaking.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=Tapaking is where you get the ubiquitous tapsilog (fried beef strips, fried garlic rice, and egg), which is popular breakfast fare, along with other local delicacies. }} *{{eat | name=GotoKing | url=http://www.gotoking.com.ph/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This where you go to get the localized version of congee called goto and lugaw (rice porridge), with different kinds of toppings like chicken, roasted garlic, egg. }} *{{eat | name=Mang Inasal |alt=| url=http://www.manginasal.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving |lastedit=2017-03-24| content=A relative newcomer, Mang Inasal brings a variety of barbecue called "inasal" into Metro Manila from the smaller city of Bacolod (further south in the Visayan region). They offer other grilled meats, and soups like sinigang (a sour, tamarind based soup). }} *{{eat | name=Goldilocks | url=http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The place to go for your baked treats and sweets like mamon (a spongy round cake), polvoron (a tighly packed powdery treat) ensaymada (bread baked with cheese and sugar), and host of other delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. A must try savory treat is their fresh lumpiang sariwa (light and fresh spring roll with peanut sauce). }} '''Where to eat''' *'''Greenbelt Lifestyle Center''' - the widest selection of food choices, which also happen to be the trendiest and most unique, can be found in the Greenbelt Area at heart of Ayala Center in Makati City. With everything upscale, you can find yourself munching tapas with a glass of sangria or having a gastronomic delight of french treats. * '''Tomas Morato''' - Before midnight strikes, the strip is becoming increasily famous among locals for comedy bars. However, restaurants with gastronomic delights of every kind or dish abound from end-to-end. * '''The Promenade at Greenhills''' * '''Baywalk''' - This used to be the most famous location for an abundance of affordable, delightful street food, by the bay. However, it has been closed by the city government for certain issues. Nevertheless, a visit to this area provides a different perspective of the old city of Manila. * '''Eastwood City''' - Peppered with a lot of choices that offer comfortable dining in airconditioned or al fresco style, this place appeals to the upbeat, on-the-rise professionals and more affluent members of the Filipino society. There are lots of things to enjoy from good food, music, to midnight movies and shopping. Very appropriate for the night owls and nearby universitarians. * '''The Fort Strip''' and '''Serendra''' in '''Global City''', Taguig - Trendy, classy, isolated yet warm, surprising and fulfilling. From Makati City, it is easy to reach the newest dining and entertainment hub in the Metropolis by private car or cab. * '''Tiendesitas''' - literally "little stores", This place seems to have been primarily built with returning Filipinos in mind and for foreigners interested in some kind of cultural immersion. It is a confluence of some 450 traders from the three major islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, selling specialty merchandise. So much to choose from but the food pavilions are the busiest. ==Drink== The epicenter of Metro Manila's famous nightlife is the '''Greenbelt''' in [[Makati City|Makati]] where some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bars and karaoke joints cluster around a park in the middle of the main business district. The Fort, Serendra and Bonifacio High Street are three different clusters that offers high-end restaurants, bars and shops in the nearby city of Taguig. Bohemian '''Malate''' and the adjoining '''Baywalk''' contain a variety of venues serving a combination of food, comedy, alcohol and live music in Manila. Other nightlife clusters in the Metro are '''Eastwood''', '''Araneta Center''', and '''Timog''' all in Quezon City. The introduction of American hip hop music has had a noticeable effect on Philippine night life, serving as the soundtrack to a high-spirited Manila youth culture. Many nightclubs now rival first-world standards both in terms of luxury and vibrancy. Additionally, there are numerous venues in which to catch elements of an active Philippine alternative rock community. Some venues, such as [http://www.saguijo.com/index.php saGuijo Cafe] in [[Makati City|Makati]], have risen to some prominence. ==Sleep== ''Check [[Metro Manila#Cities|city]] articles for listings'' Due to Metro Manila's horrible traffic, those who came for business are advised to stay in the business district they are visiting or as near as possible. Backpackers tend to favour [[Manila/Malate | Malate]] or [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] as they are both atmospheric areas with cheap food, bars, and accommodation. Those who want to avoid gritty side of Manila typically stay in more affluent districts such as [[Makati|Makati's Ayala Center]] or [[Taguig|Bonifacio Global City]]. Standard '''hotels''' range from {{PHP|500}} to {{PHP|10000}}, but you can spend more if you want to stay in a luxurious place. Popular hotels such as Shangri-La and Mandarin Oriental are found in Manila and Makati while Marriot hotels just opened a branch in Newport City. Hotels include common frills such as laundry service, telephone, and TV. '''Motels''' have a bad reputation and perception by Filipinos as they are viewed as meeting places for illicit sex and things, but they are a cheap option. '''Condominiums''', now easily rented even for short stays via websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com, are found around financial districts and often near commercial establishments. ==Stay safe== Metro Manila has its share of common problems for first-time travellers: opportunistic robbers and pickpockets, corrupt cops and bureaucracy, run-down residential areas and shanty towns, and chaotic traffic. If you are first time travelling into the region (or not used to chaotic conditions in other places), do not forget to keep your guard up at all times. The metro has its numerous rough areas where you are unlikely to visit without any good reason. ===Crime=== Violent crime is quite evident in some parts of the metro, but this usually happens among locals, and tourists should not worry a lot, since there are many police and frequent police patrol cars within Metro Manila, especially tourist areas. Bag-snatching is also common, but, of course, common sense will reduce that threat. Most victims are rich locals. Theft is prevalent, but common sense will help you avoid being a victim. Avoid wearing jewelry when going to crowded areas, as they attract attention to thieves. Be watchful when carrying electronic gadgets, as bring those in public may attract criminals. Avoid leaving your valuables inside vehicles, even in secure areas, as criminals may take advantage by breaking the windows (the ''Basag-kotse'' modus operandi), plus, most management of parking areas waive rights on protecting items inside the vehicle, that they would not be responsible for any damage or loss. Beware of the dreaded '''''budol-budol''''' scam; most cases of this happen here. Foreigners are rarely targeted, but don't just accept offers from strangers, especially if they look too attractive. There are over 7 major slum areas throughout the metro, but a close observation will make you think there is a lot more, including decrepit communities rising beside rivers and creeks, and a few just lie near tourist hotspots or business districts. Large residential [[barangay]]s or districts can be as seedy as slums; Tondo and San Andres Bukid in Manila, Commonwealth in Quezon City, and Baclaran and Kabihasnan in Parañaque are just a partial list of such spots, abounding with criminals, drug addicts, and delinquent youth. If you see makeshift houses, narrow alleys, and mangled electricity wires, don't go there. ===Corruption=== Metro Manila has a legendary reputation for street-level corruption, but this is changing. PNP and MMDA has since adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery and extortion, but, corruption remains on local traffic police in some cities. That said, it's now risky to bribe, and some foreigners have been arrested for doing so. ===Scams=== Metro Manila is not known for scams, but with a bit of common sense, they can be avoided. The most common scams involve taxi or tricycle drivers, and are not limited to overcharging. Some taxi drivers [[Common scams#Luggage held hostage|steal luggage]] from unwary passengers, and some women have been robbed or raped after riding fake taxis or unlicensed tricycles. Counterfeit money is common, and many small shops display pieces of fake bills as a warning to customers. As of 2020, a local variant of the squeegee scam has been reported around Metro Manila, and involves "'''''wiper boys''''''' who will splash murky water on your car's windshield, wipe them off after, and soon demand payment, with threats they would break your car windows or wreck your hood. ===Women travellers=== Street sexual harassment cases in Metro Manila is alarmingly high, and women travellers must exercise caution when walking alone. Many streets around Metro Manila are filled with male bystanders, and there are chances you might get sexually harassed, most commonly through simple cat-calls and common wolf whistles, especially if you are dressed scantily (e.g. short shorts, miniskirts/dresses, spaghetti straps). Groping is a risk in crowded locations like street markets and trains. Despite a more liberal culture, [[Philippines#Clothing|dress conservatively]] so you can blend with the locals and avoid unwanted sexual attention. Wearing a short sleeved blouse, jeans, or a skirt or dress with the hem below the knee will suffice. Plus, learning some key words to shout (e.g. Manghihipo! Manyak!) in case someone gropes you can help. Women travellers are not advised to take a taxi at night alone: you might fall victim to theft, especially in cases where the driver will spray chloroform to the air conditioner where you will suddenly fall asleep and wake up with your valuables stolen (or in some cases, raped). The same also goes with tricycles drivers, but most victims are primarily call center workers or students. ===Terrorism=== The region has a high risk for terrorist attacks; security measures have been heightened, with car trunk inspections, metal detectors and bag checks being mandatory in many locations, like malls, office towers, and public transport stations. You are more likely to get hurt or killed in a road accident than a terrorist attack, as bombings are far rare (the latest attacks in Metro Manila that happened are the '''Rizal Day bombings''' in 2000 and the '''Valentine's Day bombings''' in 2005). ==Stay healthy== Tap water provided by the metro's major water service providers '''Maynilad''' and '''Manila Water''' is usually safe to drink, but quality varies by place, and locals usually boil them just to be safe. '''Air quality''' in Metro Manila is not as worse, but can deteriorate during the cool season (especially on New Year's Day). Areas around major road intersections (e.g. Cubao, Pasay Rotonda) usually have the worst air quality. Be also aware of stray dogs, but they are not a problem in financial districts such as Makati CBD and Taguig and can be seen only in residential outskirts and non-commercialized suburbs of Metro Manila. ==Respect== People in Metro Manila have a reputation for snobbery; Manileño folks call country people ''promdi'' (from the English phrase ''from the [province of]'') because of different customs. It is best to behave like a ''laking Maynila'' (one brought up in Manila) so you can easily get around. Public views of affection are tolerated, but making out is far from socially acceptable, even in this liberal region of the Philippines. You can make out in public in Luneta and other major parks of its size, but not elsewhere, where locals will not hesitate to even call the police to arrest you for making a scene that violates local values. Holding hands are rather acceptable, even to locals. [[Image:04021jfBaclaran LRT Station Terminal Plaza Parañaque Cityfvf 02.jpg|thumb|Inside a women-only car of a train on LRT Line 1]] Public courtesy goes a long way. You must give a seat to women, students, old people and disabled persons in public transport. Jeepneys, buses, and trains have priority seats reserved for them; trains have a women-only car at the front end, not exclusively for women, but also for elderly and disabled people. You will be told to move into the second car (or the middle of the platform at the station) if you go into the women-only area. Metro Manila has the most relaxed [[Philippines#Clothing|dress code]] among all places in the Philippines; wearing shorts or tank tops is often acceptable, but without calling unwanted attention depending on place. Churches and government offices follow a strict dress code, where shoulders, armpits and knees must be covered, that means, tank tops, miniskirts, and skimpy shorts are not allowed; you will be refused entry in government offices, while you will not be allowed to take the Holy Communion in churches. Caps and slippers are also prohibited from being worn in those places. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Metro Manila has power 24 hours a day, but there is the possibility of blackouts, either due to natural disasters or unscheduled power plant maintenance. Most outages only last a few hours, but blackouts days or weeks long is a possibility when a very strong typhoon strikes the metro. '''[https://www.meralco.com.ph Meralco]''' (Manila Electric Company) is the only power utility serving Metro Manila; check their website (or some local TV news broadcasters) for any scheduled outages. Most hotels around the metro will have a backup generator in case power goes out. Malls and other large establishments will usually have one also, so they can operate normally while lights are out elsewhere. ===Media=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine media market, and the major television stations are '''GMA''', '''ABS-CBN''', and '''TV5'''. Most media are provided in Tagalog, though there are also predominately English-language media. * Broadsheet newspapers, like '''''The Philippine Star''''', '''''Philippine Daily Inquirer''''' and '''''Manila Bulletin''''', are almost published in English. * There are also free-to-watch television channels that always broadcast most programming in English, such as '''CNN Philippines''' (channel 9) and '''ETC''' (channel 21). CNN Philippines has newscasts every morning, noon and evening. ===Plastics and Styrofoam=== Some cities already banned the use of plastics and Styrofoam for packaging, for example, [[Las Piñas]] and [[Muntinlupa]]. The rest of Metro Manila, including Manila and Quezon City, still permit their use. It is advisable to bring your own cloth bag when shopping; most supermarkets will offer one for a fee. ===Embassies and consulates=== Being the national capital, Metro Manila hosts a large number of embassies. A majority of them are clustered in Legazpi Village and Dasmariñas Village in [[Makati]] City and in Bonifacio Global City in the adjacent [[Taguig]] City. There are others in other parts of Metro Manila as well: *{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url= | email=embarphil@eastern.com.ph | address=104 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 845 3218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/home.html#main | email= | address=Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 757 8100, +63 757 8340 (Immigration and Visa Office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/manila/ | email=manila-ob@bmeia.gv.at| address=8th Floor, One Orion Building, 11th Ave & 38th St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+63 2 8179191 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8134238| hours=M–Th 9AM–noon & 1PM–2:30PM }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://ph.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn | address=4896 Pasay Rd, Dasmarinas Village, Makati | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 8443148 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8452465 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.manila.diplo.de/Vertretung/manila/de/Startseite.html | email=visa@mani.diplo.de | address=25th Floor, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 2 702 3000| tollfree= | fax=+632 2 702 3015 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=gremb.man@mfa.gr | address=12th Floor, Sage House, 110 Rufino St, Legaspi Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 817-4444, +63 9279677637 (Emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+632 812-0202 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=2627 Roxas Blvd, Pasay City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 551-5710 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 551-5780 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/philippines | email= | address=26th Floor BDO Equitable Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2-786 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 8AM-4PM & F 8AM-noon | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=https://www.norway.no/en/philippines/ | email=emb.manila@mfa.no | address=12th Floor, DelRosarioLaw Centre, 21st Drive corner 20th Dr, Bonifacio Global, Taguig | lat= | long= | directions=Mega Plaza Building | phone=+63 2 982 2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://manila.mae.ro/en | email=manila@mae.ro | address=Strada Legazpi nr.150, G.C. Corporate Plaza, etajul 6, Legaspi Village, Makati City, CP 1229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 88310784 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 88439063 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea | url=http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do | email= | address=122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 856-9210 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 856-9008 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/philippines | email=ukinthephilippines@fco.gov.uk | address=120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 858 2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://ph.usembassy.gov | email= | address=1201 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +63 2 301-2000 (ACS) | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 301-2017ACS | hours=M-F 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Bulacan]] *[[Rizal]] *[[Cavite]] *[[Laguna]] {{outlineregion}} {{geo|14.5833|121.0000|zoom=11}} {{isPartOf|Luzon}} gelh2cj32lsyz5de4fuzwyw25b8uuy1 4492100 4492099 2022-07-29T04:33:11Z Graham87 41792 /* Sleep */ add "the" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bonifacio Global City (cropped).jpg}} {{COVID-19 box|Metro Manila has been placed under lockdown multiple times, with ever-changing restrictions. Masks and face shields are mandatory in malls, public transportation, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, while face shields are no longer required outdoors. See the [[Philippines]] page for further details. |lastedit=3 Oct 2021}} [https://www.metromanila.ph '''Metro Manila'''] (Filipino: ''Kalakhang Maynila''), on the island of [[Luzon]], is the national capital region of the [[Philippines]]. With a population of about 24 million people, it is the smallest administrative region of the country but the most populous, contributing to no less than 37% of the Philippines' GDP. It is the country's center of administration, business, education, diplomacy and entertainment, a huge metropolis with massive social contrasts which may even exceed those in [[Latin America]], and are reflected in the contrasts of urban landscapes. With massive traffic jams and a reputation for insecurity relative to other [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] cities, Metro Manila is often considered to be a challenging city to explore, but in reality, the contrasts are precisely what makes the city a great destination to both most spoiled and the most adventurous travellers. As in the rest of the Philippines, expect local customs and behaviours to be different from your own. Metro Manila locals are more sophisticated than those in the countryside, yet expect [[Philippines#Culture shock|customs, behaviors, and situations]] that may upset first-time visitors. ==Regions== {{mapframe|14.56229|121.01991|width=220|height=350|zoom=10|staticmap=Metro Manila WV region map.png}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#69999f|title=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b5d29f|title=Eastern Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1475,Q17175,Q1624,Q9085,Q749283}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=Camanava Area|wikidata=Q1478,Q8861,Q17179,Q1623}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ac5c91|title=South Metro Manila|wikidata=Q1508,Q17189,Q1643,Q1017325,Q17176,Q17182,Q8854}} {{Mapshapes|Q611133}} <!-- SRTS --> {{Regionlist| | region1name=[[Manila]] | region1color=#69999f | region1description=The bustling, crowded and noisy City of Manila, which in Metro Manila terms is the "old city center", is home to much of the country's history and culture. It is the only city in Metro Manila which is divided into districts, of which there are sixteen. | region2name=Eastern Metro Manila | region2color=#b5d29f | region2items=[[Quezon City]], [[Marikina]], [[Pasig]], [[Mandaluyong]], [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]] | region2description=[[Quezon City]] is the largest and most populous city of Metro Manila, also containing some of the country's best universities. In this area you can find some of the largest parks and shopping malls of the Philippines, as well as one of Manila's main business districts, the Ortigas Center. | region3name=Camanava Area | region3color=#b383b3 | region3items=[[Caloocan]], [[Malabon]], [[Navotas]], [[Valenzuela]] | region3description=A largely working-class area, it has a notorious reputation for being flood-prone during rainy season, with some areas below sea level. Also known as the gateway to central and northern Luzon, it is home to heritage houses and Metro Manila's largest fish market. | region4name=Southern Metro Manila | region4color=#ac5c91 | region4items=[[Makati]], [[Pasay]], [[Taguig]], [[Pateros (Philippines)|Pateros]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]], [[Las Piñas]] | region4description=Contains the Ninoy Aquino airport and some of the most affluent areas of Metro Manila, as well as major business districts (including [[Makati]], Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and Filinvest City in [[Muntinlupa]]) and a plethora of entertainment, including the SM Mall of Asia in [[Pasay]] and the Entertainment City in [[Parañaque]]. It is in some sense the "modern" city center of Manila. }} ==Cities== <!-- NINE cities only to be listed here. Do not change without discussing on the talk page first. --> Metro Manila is home to the country's business districts, wealth extremes and major shopping centers, with a combined population of 11 million and growing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manila]]|wikidata=Q1461}} &mdash; Metro Manila's historical core, although partly dilapidated by the World War II, contains a rich colonial history, a vast collection of excellent museums and monuments, as well as some of the city's most colourful, vibrant neighbourhoods *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Quezon City]]|wikidata=Q1475}} &mdash; The largest and most populous city of Metro Manila and its major Information Technology hub is where the [[Quezon Memorial Circle]] is located, as are important universities, government buildings, and gigantic shopping malls *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caloocan]]|wikidata=Q1478}} &mdash; The main hub of people from the Northern Philippines. Known to be one of the 4 original cities of Metro Manila, along side [[Manila]], [[Quezon City]], and [[Pasay City]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Parañaque]]|wikidata=Q17182}} &mdash; Containing the '''Entertainment City''' with four giant casinos and attached shopping malls and entertainment venues *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasay]]|wikidata=Q17189}} &mdash; Home to the gigantic '''Mall of Asia''' and the attached music venue and festive amusement park, and to the Resorts World Manila casino and integrated resort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pasig]]|wikidata=Q1624}} &mdash; A city named after the river next to it, the Pasig River. It is an industrial town with a booming business district in the uptown Ortigas Center. Downtown Pasig is home to more rustic churches, American period houses, and excellent cuisine. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Makati]]|wikidata=Q1508}} &mdash; Metro Manila's largest business district famous for its tall buildings, luxurious hotels, vast shopping malls, lively entertainment spots, and numerous restaurants, but also containing the historic '''Poblacion''' neighbourhood which is the city's '''Koreatown''' *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mandaluyong]]|wikidata=Q9085}} &mdash; Nicknamed the ''shopping capital of the Philippines'' for its collection of numerous shopping centers. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Taguig]]|wikidata=Q1643}} &mdash; First a thriving fishing community which slowly developed into an urbanized city. Contains one of the city's wealthiest and most pedestrian-friendly areas, the '''Bonifacio Global City''' (BGC), the '''McKinley Hill''' neighbourhood with its copies of [[Italy]], and the beautiful and serene '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' ==Other destinations== * {{marker|name=[[Quezon Memorial Circle]]|wikidata=Q3543369}} ==Understand== Locals and foreigners refer to Metro Manila simply as Manila. Administratively speaking, however, "Manila" is the name of one of the cities that composes the Metro Manila. Consisting of 16 cities and 1 municipality in 630 km², the metro is the national capital region, and the center of Philippine culture, arts, commerce, industry, and tourism. Metro Manila likewise serves as the pivot point to other exciting, popular destinations in the Philippines such as Boracay, Cebu City, and Davao City. Metro Manila is more a "[[Los Angeles]]" than a "[[New York City]]" type of city, meaning that it is a multi-polar city with major business, shopping and leisure areas scattered across the city, rather than concentrated in a compact Downtown. However, southern Metro Manila containing [[Makati]], [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] and the [[Parañaque|Entertainment City]] contains a large share of the city's most upscale areas and wealthiest residents, whereas [[Manila]] city proper concentrates much of the city's historical heritage and cultural options. Metro Manila is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and further observation can mean Manila further grows into the suburban sprawl in the nearby provinces of [[Bulacan]], [[Cavite]], [[Rizal]], [[Laguna]], and even [[Batangas]], along the expressway corridors composed of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the north, and Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx), South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) in the south. This travel guide, however, covers only the area that form Metro Manila, and all nearby suburbs outside it are part of their respective provinces. First-time travellers to developing metropolises will meet Metro Manila with culture shock; you may find yourself around cacophonous traffic, crowding, urban blight, corruption, and [[Philippines#Culture shock|jarring behaviors]]. That's why Dan Brown labelled Metro Manila as the "gates to hell" in ''Inferno'' after a character told her experience as a NGO worker in the metro's slums (spoiler alert!), despite the public backlash when it made headlines. Once you got around the chaotic environment, you may find that cultural diversity abounds. Staying in sterile areas of the metro, avoiding travel during rush hour or rough weather, and maintaining a high level of vigilance can help you get around hassle-free. ===People=== Unlike some other Asian cities, in Metro Manila most people can speak English, can read and write in Roman text, do not feel comfortable with chopsticks, and enjoy more watching basketball and boxing rather than football and badminton. Manila has a unique blend of Asian and Western elements. While one can say that it is the same for other Asian cities such as [[Singapore]] or [[Tokyo]], in Manila many Western elements are an intrinsic part of the Filipino identity and culture, rather than being introduced during the city's modernisation and integration to the globalised world. This blend can be found in the language (e.g. written English vs. spoken Tagalog), in the religion (e.g. Christian mausoleums sitting next to Buddhist ones at the Manila Chinese Cemetery in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]]), in the cuisine and many other aspects of day-to-day life - for instance, both trishaws and [[United States of America|American]] World War II vehicles are used as major forms of public transportation. [[China|Chinese]] influence is also large, and fundamentally different from other Southeast Asian countries in that sense that many Filipino-Chinese have adopted Christianism and both integrated themselves to and shaped the Filipino culture, rather than forming a separate community. Metro Manila's population is a diverse mix of multi-racial people and people from different classes — from the richest businessmen to the poorest of the poor. The streets of Binondo in Manila is Metro Manila's [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]], while the district of Paco is known as Little India and Japantown. European and American enclaves are found in Business districts where urban life is enjoyed and quite similar to the western lifestyle. Koreans forever everywhere and anywhere have resulted in Koreatown which is in [[Makati]] City's Burgos St. which features many Korean restaurants, shops and groceries. The growth of immigrants is due to cheap cost for education and living in the Philippines. This is also a home to many of the rich and famous which most reside in Forbes Park, and is home to many homeless and poorest of the poor who seek job opportunities in this metropolis. Efforts have been made to clear slums in order to clean the Pasig River which have been reportedly successful and sustainable. ===Religion=== Religion is a major key role in a local Filipino's life, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian temples are found, the Golden mosque is in Quiapo; the Filipino-Muslim district, while cathedrals, churches and chapels of various Christian denominations are scattered around mostly of Roman Catholic faith. Processions of holy images are carried through in some cities of Metro Manila and during these times streets are crowded with a little space to move around or sometimes no space to move around. ===Economy=== Metro Manila is a haven for investors and businessmen and the region accounts about 30% (US$124 billion) of the total GDP of the Philippines. It is also where major Filipino companies have their headquarters. Business, commercial and financial districts include Makati, Ortigas (Pasig and Mandaluyong) and Taguig, which is where the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) is located. ===Orientation=== Metro Manila sits on an archipelago just at the edge of the Asian continent, some 14° 35' N, 121º 00 E'. It’s 700 miles (1,100&nbsp;km.) or 2 hours flight time from Hong Kong, 1,400 miles (2,200&nbsp;km.) or 3 hr 15 min from Bangkok, 1,500 miles (2,400&nbsp;km) or 3 hr 35 min from Singapore, 1,900 miles (3,000&nbsp;km) or 4 hr 15 min from Tokyo, and 1,800 miles (2,800&nbsp;km.) from 4 hr 25 min from Beijing. Ever so physically endowed, it is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous volcanoes - Pinatubo to the north, which made headlines in 1991 when it spewed dust all over the world and dropped global temperature by 2°, and [[Taal Volcano|Taal]] to the south which always makes headlines every decade or so, while this city straddles the Pacific Rim of Fire underneath. What's more, it lies in the path of the tropical monsoon bringing those more and more powerful typhoons during the second half of the year. It is fringed to the south by the idyllic Laguna de Bay - a veritable scenic showcase of Hispanized native folk and traditional culture, and farther south by cool and refreshing Lake Taal. ==Talk== Communication with the locals is easy because almost everyone is bilingual. '''[[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]''' is the language of the locals. It is the chosen language at home to most. It is also the language of the media and movie industries as Manileños watch TV and movies and read newspapers in Filipino. '''English''' is widely spoken in urban areas of the Philippines. It comes second as a medium of instruction in any institution. It is the language of the government, and the preference for written communication, be it in school or business. '''Taglish''' ("Tagalog-English") is effectively a mix n' matching English words and phrases with Tagalog and vice versa, and is part of everyday life of Manileños. It is frowned by official education but common in day-to-day life and on media, including movies and operas. Spanish-speakers may recognize some words in Tagalog, since some of its vocabulary is Spanish-derived. In [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]], Manila's Chinatown district, [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] is widely spoken by Chinese-Filipinos, although English and Filipino are most commonly spoken at home. Mandarin is often used for ceremonial or official purposes by the Chinese-Filipino community but not widely spoken; similarly to the way that Arabic is used by the Filipino-Muslim community. Manila's economic growth has attracted people from provinces with a delusion that a better life can be attained in the city, these people had brought a diversity in Manila's culture from their hometowns with tongues that speak Ilocano from the Ilocos regions, Kapampangan from Pampanga, Bicolano from the Bicol Region, Hiligaynon from Western Visayas, Cebuano from Cebu and Waray from Leyte and Samar. ==Get in== ===By air=== Metro Manila is served by two airports: the nearby '''[http://www.miaa.gov.ph Ninoy Aquino International Airport]''' (NAIA), and the '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' in [[Pampanga]]. ====Ninoy Aquino International Airport==== The '''[[Ninoy Aquino International Airport]]''' (NAIA) [http://www.miaa.gov.ph] ({{IATA|MNL}}), 8 km south of Manila in [[Pasay]] and [[Parañaque]], is the main airport serving Metro Manila. The airport is divided into four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 (previously known as the Domestic Terminal). Terminal 1, long regarded as one of Asia's worst airport terminals (if not the worst), is being renovated, and several areas of the terminal have been completed. The newer Terminals 2 and 3 are regarded as being far nicer than Terminal 1, with more amenities to boot. A variety of public transportation options connect NAIA with Metro Manila. *'''Taxi''': Yellow airport taxis have a stand at the arrival area of all terminals. The flagdown rate is {{PHP|70}}, with an additional {{PHP|4}} surcharge for every 250&nbsp;m. At Terminal 3, you can hail a white city taxi from the departure area: just take the escalator or elevator up to the departures hall and exit to the departure ramp. Coupon taxis are special taxis with fixed rates according to the destination: inquire at the information desk for rates. *'''Bus''': One city bus route, Route 17 PITX-NAIA Loop, serves NAIA, running counter-clockwise from the [[Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange]] (PITX) into Terminals 1, 2, 4, and 3, and back into PITX via EDSA, stopping at Taft Avenue and Mall of Asia. Terminal 3 is served by the Citylink bus ({{PHP|29}}), connecting it to Eastwood City in [[Quezon City]] via Circumferential Road 5 (C-5). In addition, UBE Express operates a premium bus service. Unlike the regular city buses, UBE Express actually enters the curbside of the terminal and serves the Makati central business district, the city of Manila (via Roxas Boulevard), and Entertainment City. It costs between {{PHP|150-300}} but it includes complimentary WiFi, GPS tracking, and more comfortable seats. *'''Train''': The airport is served by two train stations: LRT Baclaran station near the Domestic Terminal, and PNR Nichols station near Terminal 3. Both stations however are 2-3 kilometers away from the airport proper. Jeeps which serve Terminal 3 and Villamor Airbase stop near Nichols station. *'''Jeepney''': Jeepneys which serve Terminal 3 will have "NAIA Terminal 3" or something similar written on the side route panel. Jeepneys which serve Terminals 1 and 2 will have "MIA" written on the route panel. *'''Hotel transportation''': Major hotel representatives are available on arrival and have chauffeur services which you can book on advance. The cost is around {{PHP|750-950}}. ====Clark International Airport==== The '''[http://www.clarkairport.com Clark International Airport]''' ({{IATA|CRK}}) in [[Angeles City]], [[Pampanga]] is 85 km north of Manila and is a popular hub for low-cost carriers. AirAsia, Cebu Pacific and SEAIR maintain hubs at Clark, with other airlines—including legacy airlines such as Asiana Airlines and Dragonair—also connecting Clark with points throughout Asia. Some airlines which serve Clark have dedicated bus transfer services that transport passengers between Metro Manila and the airport via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). There are also four daily direct buses operated by [http://www.philtranco.com.ph/ Philtranco] between Clark and its terminal in Pasay via SM Megamall in [[Mandaluyong]], which costs {{PHP|300}} (to SM Megamall) or {{PHP|350}} (to Pasay). Jeepneys also connect the airport to bus terminals in Angeles, where it is also possible to take a bus to Manila. ===By boat=== All ferries and most boats serving Metro Manila dock at the '''Port of Manila''' in Manila proper, which is divided into two halves: the North Harbor on the northern side of the Pasig River in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], and the South Harbor on the southern side beside [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]] and [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]]. [http://travel.2go.com.ph 2GO Travel], the largest ferry operator out of the Port of Manila, operates out of the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal at Pier 15 in the South Harbor, though a few ferries operate from Pier 4 in the North Harbor, which was expanded with the construction of the newly-opened Manila North Port Passenger Terminal. Cruise ships docking in Manila will dock at either terminal, though most dock at the Super Terminal. Some boat services do not dock at the Port of Manila: these include Sun Cruises ferries to Corregidor Island, which dock beside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay, and boats to [[Cavite]] and [[Bataan]], which dock at the SM Mall of Asia further south. ===By car=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine highway network; most roads lead to Manila, and signs in most major highways of Luzon often use Manila as a control city. The Philippines' two major expressways: the '''North Luzon Expressway''' (NLEx) and the '''South Luzon Expressway''' (SLEx), terminate in Manila. NLEX terminates at the Balintawak Interchange in [[Quezon City]], while SLEx terminates at the Magallanes Interchange in [[Makati]], with a further expressway-like segment continuing on as the Osmeña Highway between Magallanes and Quirino Avenue in [[Manila/Paco|Paco]], [[Manila]]; the two are connected together by Skyway Stage 3, a six to seven-lane elevated highway passing through the edges of Manila city proper. A third expressway, the '''Manila-Cavite Expressway''' (CAVITEx, also '''Coastal Road''') which connects Metro Manila and [[Cavite]], terminates at the intersection with NAIA (or MIA) Road in [[Parañaque]], and continues on as Roxas Boulevard. Other major at-grade highways of the Philippines also terminate in Metro Manila. The '''MacArthur Hwy''' (Rte 1 and 2, also the '''Manila North Road''') to northern Luzon, which for much of its length runs parallel to NLEx, terminates at Monumento in [[Caloocan]], The '''Manila East Rd''', connecting Metro Manila, [[Rizal]] and [[Laguna]], terminates in [[Pasig]]. '''[[Asian Highway 26]]''' passes through Manila, with two routes from NLEX Balintawak to SLEX Magallanes: the signed main route follows EDSA, and an unsigned alternate route via Radial Road 10 and Roxas Boulevard, and the Skyway. While it does not reach Metro Manila, the '''Nautical Highway System''' (or '''RORO''', after the roll-on, roll-off ferries used on the sea routes) connects with the highways to Manila. ===By bus=== Provincial buses to Metro Manila from other parts of the Philippines are cheap and efficient, and a common way to travel between cities in Luzon. It is also the center of the intercity bus network; a bus trip across Luzon will involve transiting through Manila. With the government drive to decongest Manila's roads, company-owned terminals are being closed and provincial buses being rerouted to new central bus stations. As of 2021, there are five designated terminals, most with good connections to local transportation. There are also other major bus terminals like Park N' Ride Lawton, South Station, and Alabang Integrated Bus Terminal, but they have been relegated to local buses, jeepneys and vans. * {{go | name=Araneta City Bus Port | alt= | url= | email= | address=[[Cubao]], [[Quezon City]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 8, 9 and 10. Jeepney routes 203 and 204 terminate here. If taking EDSA Carousel (route E) or MRT Line 3, alight at Araneta Center-Cubao. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Araneta City Bus Port | wikidata=Q85742591 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened 2017, this air-conditioned bus station siphoned some routes that used to end along EDSA in Cubao, but as of 2020, it has been relegated to commuter buses from Central Luzon. It has a food court, ticketing booths, departure boards, and secure passenger waiting areas. True to its name, it functions like an airport, and passengers board through gates which leads to their bus. }} * {{go | name=North Luzon Express Terminal | alt=NLET | url= | email= | address=[[Bocaue]], [[Bulacan]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus route 20. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Partially opened in 2020, it was intended to be a temporary diversion terminal for buses from northern Luzon as the Luzon lockdown began, but it has been made the terminal for all bus services to Ilocos, the Cordilleras and Cagayan Valley. As of July 2020, it is also served by select services to cities in Central Luzon. It is part of the Ciudad de Victoria development along North Luzon Expressway. }} * {{go | name=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | alt=PITX | url= | email= | address=[[Parañaque]] | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple city bus and jeepney routes terminate here. Future connection with LRT Line 1 at Asia World. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange | wikidata=Q58811494 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened November 2018, it will serve buses with destinations in [[CALABARZON]] and [[Bicol]]. This is a multistory structure with multiple amenities, such as air-conditioned waiting rooms, food court, taxi stand, and an interfaith prayer room. Bus departures are shown on screens, and tickets are purchased at the terminal, even for commuter services to Cavite and Batangas. Like the Bus Port, passengers also board on gates, and the waiting area is secured. }} * {{go | name=Santa Rosa Integrated Transport Terminal | alt=SRITT | url= | email= | address=[[Santa Rosa (Laguna)|Santa Rosa]], Laguna | lat= | long= | directions=Take city bus routes 33 and 34. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened March 2019, it is expected to be the terminal for all trips from Southern Luzon and the rest of the Philippines that serve Cubao (except those that moved to Araneta City Busport). As of October 2020, it has been relegated to interisland services from [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]]. }} * {{go | name=Valenzuela Gateway Complex | alt=VGC | url= | email= | address=[[Valenzuela]] | lat= | long= | directions=Take city buses 3, 22 and 32 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=Opened in 2018, it will serve long-haul services from Central Luzon except those already rerouted to NLET. }} Aside from provincial buses, there are also luxury express buses from other cities in Luzon, the majority terminating at PITX or NLET; some of those are NLET-[[San Fernando (La Union)]] (on Metro Manila North Transport), PITX-[[Baguio City]] (on Pangasinan Solid North), PITX-[[Batangas City]] (on RRCG), and PITX-[[Lipa]] (on ALPS). There are also routes from other cities to the central business districts at Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Center, and between NAIA and Sangley Point Airport or Clark. ===By rail=== The '''[http://www.pnr.gov.ph/ Philippine National Railways]''' (PNR) operates the '''Metro South Commuter''' service from Laguna, with trains departing from [[Calamba]] and [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]]. Services is limited, however, and the train may not stop at certain stations depending on their timetable. Rail service from the north will be restored with the opening of the '''North-South Commuter Railway''' (NSCR) connecting with [[Malolos]], with a further extension to [[Clark Airport]]. As of 2022, part of it is nearly complete, with partial operation between Malolos and Valenzuela to begin by 2023. The Metro South Commuter would be replaced by a NSCR extension to [[Calamba]] from around 2025; some trains from Calamba will continue to the future Metro Manila Subway allowing for a seamless trip to the CBDs in Taguig, Pasig and Quezon City. As of 2021, PNR does not operate intercity trains since they were suspended from 2015. These will be restored with the rebuilding of the South Main Line to Bicol, but trains will terminate at a new station in [[Muntinlupa]]; onward, you will have to transfer to the NSCR or local bus. Regional service from [[Batangas]] and [[Quezon]] provinces is also planned, also terminating at Muntinlupa and using parts of the rebuilt South Main Line. ==Get around== Public transportation is the best way to get around Metro Manila. If looking for route options, you can look at Google Maps or [https://sakay.ph Sakay.ph], but Google Maps generally do not have schedules for jeepneys. Travel by car is not for the faint of heart. ===Beep card=== [[Image:Beep Card-Front.jpg|thumb|A Beep card]] '''[http://www.beeptopay.com Beep]''' is a prepaid card used to pay fares for public transport, the LRT, MRT, and some buses; it replaced the incompatible magnetic stored value cards used on the LRT and MRT. Consider buying a Beep card if planning to use public transport extensively for long-term stays. Using the card is straightforward, and works the same way as similar cards in other major cities. Although primarily used on the LRT and MRT, it is possible to use Beep cards to pay fares on: * The BGC Bus system in [[Taguig]] * Both regular and point-to-point city buses * Some modern jeepney routes with vehicles fitted with card readers. You can also use a Beep card to pay for goods at 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart, and Circle K stores in most parts of Metro Manila, and pay tolls on the North Luzon and Manila–Cavite expressways, avoiding the hassle of bringing bills or coins for payment. Beep is also accepted at Binalot restaurants and Robinsons MovieWorld cinemas. Beep cards are available for purchase at LRT and MRT stations, as well as at convenience stores and bus terminals around Metro Manila. A card can hold a maximum amount of {{PHP|10000}}, and can be topped up ("loaded") at LRT and MRT stations, FamilyMart stores, Bayad Centers, SM Bills Pay locations, and at some major pawnshop chains. The card's balance is displayed once tapped against a reader. ===By train=== The backbone of Metro Manila's public transportation system is in its train network, with service being provided by two separate systems: a three-line rapid transit system and a commuter rail service operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). ====Rapid transit==== [[File:SRTS Full Map Oct-2010 MC.svg|thumb|250px|Manila's train system]] Metro Manila's three metro lines are arguably the fastest way to get around the city, capable of zipping through the city's perennially congested streets. The '''Light Rail Transit''' (LRT), owned by the state-owned [https://www.lrta.gov.ph Light Rail Transit Authority] (LRTA), with its Line 1 operated by the private company [https://www.lrmc.ph Light Rail Manila Corporation], is notable for being the first rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, connects [[Manila]] with its neighboring cities, while the '''[https://www.dotcmrt3.gov.ph Metro Rail Transit]''' (MRT), operated by the national transportation department, operates along Metro Manila's busiest transit corridor. *'''LRT Line 1''' (LRT-1, colored green in maps), serves [[Manila]], [[Caloocan]], [[Pasay]] and [[Quezon City]], zipping above Taft and Rizal avenues, and EDSA, in a general north-south direction. This line is particularly useful for reaching key tourist areas, including [[Manila/Malate|Malate]], [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros]], [[Manila/Binondo|Binondo]] and [[Manila/Quiapo|Quiapo]]. *'''LRT Line 2''' (LRT-2, colored blue in maps), serves Manila, Quezon City, [[Marikina]] and [[San Juan (Metro Manila)|San Juan]], going over Recto Avenue, Magsaysay Boulevard, Aurora Boulevard and the Marikina–Infanta Highway in a general east-west direction. Although this line serves very few areas important to tourists, it does serve Quiapo and [[Quezon City/Cubao|Cubao]]. *'''MRT Line 3''' (MRT-3, colored yellow in maps), serves Pasay, Quezon City, San Juan, [[Makati]] and [[Mandaluyong]], running along the median of EDSA in a rough semi-circle. Notably, this is the only line that does ''not'' serve Manila proper. This line broadly serves the four major commercial areas of Metro Manila: Cubao, Ortigas Center, the Makati Central Business District and the Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]], as well as Quezon City's [[Quezon City/Triangle and Scout Areas|Triangle and Scout Areas]]. Trains start running at around 5:30AM, while the last trains stop just after 11PM. Trains can get very crowded during rush hour, and while the journey itself can be fast, expect to wait a long time before riding. Like other overpopulated cities in Asia, you should be prepared to be surrounded by other people. Expect long queues at the entrance as security personnel will check to see if bags are loaded with prohibited items, and while trains are air-conditioned, the sheer number of people riding at any one time can mean long, hot rides during rush hour. Be mindful of your personal belongings as pickpockets are not uncommon, and if you have a backpack, put it in front or on your feet to reduce the space you take up. Women (including those that are pregnant or with children), students, disabled persons, and the elderly must be given priority in seating. All three lines also have women-only sections where you, if you are male, must watch out for. Fares for the trains start {{PHP|15}}, and increase in increments of {{PHP|1-3}} depending on the distance. Entering the system requires either a Beep card or a single-journey card, which can be purchased either from manned kiosks or ticket machines and are collected at the end of the journey. There are no free transfers between the three lines, and each transfer will count as two separate fares. A newer line, the '''MRT Line 7''' between North EDSA in Quezon City and San Jose del Monte will open in 2022, but will generally be of interest only between North EDSA, Diliman and Novaliches. The Philippines's first subway, the '''Metro Manila Subway''' is under construction, and will pass around the major CBDs of North Triangle and Cubao in Quezon City, Ortigas Center in Pasig, and BGC and the future Arca South in Taguig; it is planned to connect with the future NSCR in Taguig. Another subway is under construction within [[Makati]]; it will have a transfer with the Metro Manila Subway but it would be otherwise self-contained. ====Commuter rail==== [[Image:INKA-8101 near FTI Station.jpg |thumb|A PNR commuter train at FTI station]] In addition to the LRT and MRT, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) also operates the '''Metro Commuter''' rail service between Metro Manila and the neighboring province of [[Laguna]]. Although the PNR only operates two lines (the aptly-named North and South Main Lines) from its main hub at '''Tutuban''' in [[Manila/Tondo|Tondo]], it operates four different train services: * The '''Metro South Commuter''' runs only along the South Main Line and parts of the North Main Line, connecting Manila to its northern and southern suburbs. Sixteen South Commuter trains run per day, serving Manila, [[Makati]], [[Muntinlupa]], [[Parañaque]] and [[Taguig]], a few running as far as [[Los Baños (Laguna)|Los Baños]] in Laguna. Notably, the South Commuter provides the closest service to NAIA, and is the only rail service operating in Manila's [[Manila/University Belt|University Belt]]. * The ''' Metro North Commuter''' runs along both the North and South Main Lines, connecting the northern suburbs from the '''Governor Pascual''' station in [[Malabon]] to the rest of Metro Manila. Four North Commuter trains a day run between Malabon and Tutuban through [[Caloocan]], while two bypass Tutuban to connect Malabon and Taguig using the North and South Main Lines, complementing existing South Commuter service. Connections to the LRT and MRT are available at Blumentritt (for LRT-1), Santa Mesa (for LRT-2) and EDSA (for the MRT). Unlike the LRT and MRT, the PNR runs diesel-powered trains. While no better than the aforementioned systems, PNR trains are all air-conditioned, with older second-hand rolling stock from Japan being replaced by brand-new all-AC stock from Indonesia. Schedules are also shorter, with the first trains just before 5AM, and the last trains stopping at 7:30PM, with a service frequency of 30-60 minutes. Fares start at {{PHP|15}}, and go up in {{PHP|5}} increments depending on the distance, with the maximum fare (from Tutuban to Calamba) being {{PHP|60}}. Beep cards are ''not'' valid on the PNR, and payment for fares is cash-only. That said, riding the PNR is not for the faint-of-heart. Decades of deferred maintenance and neglect have led to poorly-maintained trains that are the subject of frequent delays and cancelations, which would make the MRT Line 3 look orderly by comparison. Inclement weather can cause significant delays, especially during the rainy season. As the system is not grade-separated, vehicular accidents are common, despite trains having the right of way. Congestion can be worse than on the LRT and MRT, not helped by the fact that for many people in southern Metro Manila, this is the fastest means of getting to and from work. Should you decide to take a ride on the PNR, many of the same precautions you should take while riding the LRT and MRT should also be observed here. The existing Metro Commuter will be replaced by the ultramodern and electrified NSCR as discussed in [[#Get in]], but as of 2021, only sections of it between Valenzuela in Northern Metro Manila and Malolos in Bulacan will be completed and opened by 2022 and the Metro Commuter will still be operating until the completion of the rest of the system. The NSCR's southern leg between Manila and Calamba will connect with the Metro Manila Subway, allowing for a one-seat ride between Laguna and southern Metro Manila, and BGC, Ortigas and Quezon City. ===By jeepney=== [[Image:PH-Manila-Jeepneys.jpg|thumb|250px|Jeepneys]] [[Jeepney]]s are the most common means of public transport in the Philippines. The introduction of more modern buses and the more efficient train lines have lessened the importance of the jeepney. They still do travel all over the city, particularly on routes which are too small to be serviced by buses - but know exactly where you are headed before getting on. Once inside, pay your fare or "bayad" directly to the driver by telling him where you want to get off and how many people you are paying for. It is a norm all over the country that if you are seated far from the driver, one just need to say "Bayad po" while extending the hand with your fare to the driver and someone will readily take your fare and pass it until it gets to the driver. Giving back of change or "sukli" if the fare given is in a large denomination will come in a similar manner, and a polite expression of "Thank you" or "Salamat po" as a sign of gratitude is encouraged. The fare structure begins with a minimum fare for the first four kilometers and increases every additional kilometer thereafter. Minimum fare is {{PHP|9}} and the rates goes higher depending on your destination to {{PHP|15}} (as of Jan 2019). Do not expect that a driver will be able to give change for large denominations, e.g. {{PHP|500}} or {{PHP|1000}}. You can also request the driver to inform you that you are near to your destination. Loading and unloading zones for jeepneys are rarely followed so people hop on and get off practically at will. Saying "para" or "para po!" is the standard way to tell the driver that you need to get off. Jeepneys are designed to carry small people - and can get very cramped for anyone over {{ft|6}} tall particularly if the jeepney is fully loaded! This arrangement is cramped even for the size of the locals who are small by Western comparison and some would regularly complain. Though not widely practiced, some people would pay for the price of two to avoid getting cramped by someone else as the fares are anyway extremely cheap. Jeepneys usually seat anywhere from 0 to 30 people. Modern jeepneys, which look more like minibuses, have higher headroom and standing space, far more convenient than the traditional vehicles. Some modern jeepneys do retain the design of the ubiquitous vehicles, but with air conditioning and a front door, resembling a bus. Beep cards (see above) can be used on the latest jeepney models, in addition to the usual payment of coins and bills. ===By taxi=== Taxis are very affordable by western standards but pretty expensive for locals and almost all are now air-conditioned and use a meter to compute for the final fare. The taxi rates start at {{PHP|40}} for the first 500 m and an extra {{PHP|3.50}} for every succeeding 300 m or 2 minutes of stopping. Some drivers may take advantage of tourists, but closer regulation by authorities and even by mall operators, as well as the competition with Grab, are curbing this practice slowly. Many taxis are in a poor state of repair and drivers drive erratically. The LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) has now instituted hotline numbers to report erring drivers. Take note of the cab name and number. Mall operators also closely monitor the operations of taxis that use their taxi racks by ensuring that cab drivers do not choose only passengers bound for nearby destinations. Do not hire taxis waiting at bus terminals; they will charge much higher fare (100% more than normal fare). Just walk out from any main bus terminal, and you will find plenty of cabs. During rush hour, drivers will ask for a minimum fare higher than what the meter requires you to pay, and it is not unusual to see taxi drivers hesitant to drive you if your destination involves EDSA or a CBD; it is extremely difficult to hail a cab during these hours. During the early morning, passengers are strongly advised to bring smaller denominations of bills (and coins) as drivers usually don't have ready change. ===By e-hailing=== The e-hailing app '''Grab''' is ubiquitous in Metro Manila, and basically the only choice after Uber pulled back from Southeast Asia in March 2018. Basically you can use Grab to order a "GrabCar" (with fixed fare) or a regular taxi with metered fare; for the latter, you can check the most likely range of fares beforehand to evaluate which is the most economical option. While generally a data plan or Wi-Fi is required to use a Grab, Manila's airport and many shopping malls have kiosks where you can order a car or taxi using Grab without any internet connection. Many hotels will just use the Grab app when you request a taxi in the reception. ===By bus=== [[Image:Metro Manila Bus Transit Map.jpg|thumb|Map of the Metro Manila city bus network as of 2020]] '''City buses''' operated by a multitude of government-franchised operators provide a cheap but a slower way of exploring the metro. The bus network used to be formed by very long routes that connects the suburbs and will mostly pass through EDSA, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, has been replaced by 39 routes (as of 2022), some which have replaced jeepneys on other major roads. Bus lines in Metro Manila are mostly run by high-floor air-conditioned coaches, as well as non-AC versions with an exit door, but to improve safety and better serve people with disabilities, brand-new ultramodern low-floor buses are being phased in, and the non-AC "ordinary" buses are slowly being removed from service or retrofitted with AC. Routes are numbered and color-coded, and the primary destinations should be easily found in the front and the sides of the bus. The redrawn route network is centered on three major hubs, PITX (in Parañaque), Ayala (in Makati), and Monumento (in Caloocan), where most routes meet. Some routes, particularly those serving the suburbs, ply the expressway for part of the route, and five routes also supplement the LRT and MRT. All routes operate daily as of 2021 as COVID-19 restrictions are being eased. In addition to the all-stop regular city buses, there are also luxurious express buses, branded '''Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service''' or simply '''P2P'''. These new routes provide limited or no-stop services between malls, central business districts, and major transit hubs, and are priced higher than regular buses. Schedules and terminals can be found at the [https://www.p2pbus.ph official P2P Bus website]. ====Bus rapid transit==== [[Image:EDSA Busway (Caloocan; 12-07-2020).jpg|thumb|The Busway in Caloocan]] Metro Manila also hosts the Philippines first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the '''EDSA Busway''', utilized by the '''EDSA Carousel''' (line E), one of the new bus routes operating since 2020. The Busway, served by low-floor buses and a part of a future BRT network, runs from PITX to Monumento using the innermost lanes of Metro Manila’s busiest highway, EDSA, and complements the MRT-3. Boarding is through bus stops placed at the highway’s median island and fare payment is completely cashless; you must have a prepaid smart card such as Beep to ride. ===By UV Express=== [[Image:09965jfAraneta Center Socorro Cubao Quezon Cityfvf 07.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a UV Express]] '''UV Express''' (formerly called GT Express or FX) is a passenger van shuttle service, with fares more expensive than buses, but cheaper than taxis and jeepneys. Like jeepneys, they run fixed routes between terminals, but non-stop. They can carry up to 10 passengers, but is hardly useful if you are carrying luggage, where a taxi is more comfortable. ===By tricycle=== ''Tricycles'' (motorcycles with modified side cars) These are common for short trips in areas where jeepneys do not travel. In Manila proper you are unlikely to see any. However, in outlying suburbs and towns they are more common. Other variants are the '''pedicab''', which is merely a bicycle with a side car, and the '''''kuliglig''''', which is a pedicab equipped with an outboard motor (though the latter has almost been phased out due to noise concerns). Electric trikes or CNG-powered Bajaj tuk-tuks can be sighted in parts of the metro. ===On foot=== As most large Southeast Asian cities, Manila is definitely not a city made for pedestrians. Street sides are often infested with vendors and peddlers, dirty or smelly, sidewalks may be obstructed by merchandise, utility poles and other hindrances, and crossing the street requires double attention even when pedestrian lights are green. Yet, as in most cities in the with, walking can still be the best way of getting close to the local daily life, as long as you take precautions about traffic and safety. Jaywalking is illegal in most places, with a penalty of a {{PHP|500}} fine or community service, but it remains quite common in the poorer cities. Enforcement of this law also varies from city to city. Surprisingly, Manila has a few very pedestrian friendly-areas, such as Bonifacio Global City in [[Taguig]] and the Ayala Center in [[Makati]], with ample pedestrian walkways, shelter and traffic rules that seem to work. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a lively and charming pedestrian street with plenty of shops, gardens, alfresco bars and restaurants, and open-air contemporary art that definitely deserve a stroll on both day and night. ===By car=== [[Image:Heavy traffic sa EDSA-Tramo (Pasay)(2017-08-04).jpg|thumb|Traffic jam in EDSA.]] The metropolis has an extensive system of highways connecting the various cities and municipalities. Most of the major thoroughfares are numbered with one or three digits on white shield signs. Smaller arterial roads, generally called "secondary roads" usually are not numbered. Key routes infamously congested '''EDSA''' (which carries [[Asian Highway 26]] and Route 1 across the region), '''C-5 Road''' (Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Route 11), Roxas Boulevard (Routes 120 and 61) and Route 170 (which includes Taft Avenue, España Boulevard, and Quezon and Commonwealth Avenues.) However, driving in a private car is not recommended for people who are unfamiliar with Manila because many drivers there ignore traffic rules. Parking tends to be scarce, and can be expensive in downtowns and CBDs. Public transit is very cheap, but it may get Very crowded during the rush hours in the morning and early evening (7AM to 10AM and 4PM to 7PM). Traffic also tends to crawl during these times so best avoid being on the move in these occasions. Just like any city in [[Southeast Asia]], drivers in Manila tend to be reckless, but road signs are '''very common''', though some are not that visible, and are also well abided and respected by at least 75% of Manila drivers. Traffic congestion is a major problem, and Metro Manila's traffic jams are twice as worse as those in [[São Paulo]] and [[Jakarta]]. If driving on your own, you may stick on finding alternate routes, especially the '''Mabuhay Lanes''', but, as with the rest of Metro Manila, expect traffic congestion and obstructions on those routes. '''EDSA''' (from Caloocan to Pasay via Quezon City), '''C-5''' (Taguig to Valenzuela via Quezon City), '''Alabang-Zapote Road''' (between Las Piñas and Muntinlupa), and '''Dr. A. Santos''' Avenue, and Ninoy Aquino Avenue (all in Parañaque) are all notorious for congestion, usually rush hour traffic (see above); better take alternate routes if possible, but if your destination is found along those roads, please expect hours for traffic to move smoothly. Cities with many gated communities, like the suburban cities of Las Piñas and Parañaque, tend to have traffic jams as worse as EDSA's, and unless your vehicle have a sticker issued by the homeowners' association or local government (which you can only get if you have a residence or frequently visit a location inside the subdivision[s] covered), there is no choice but to drive through the already clogged roads. Traffic enforcement tends to be lax, and traffic police typically bribe violators or accept bribes, but the deployment of high-definition CCTV cameras and increased participation of the traffic enforcement unit of the national police force are reducing these. Speed cameras are uncommon, but there are traffic monitoring cameras at most signal-controlled intersections. When driving, watch out for jaywalkers. Be also aware when driving in narrow streets, where children usually play, given Manila is a crowded metropolis. Be also aware of the regionwide road space rationing ("number coding") scheme, where some vehicles are not allowed to ply Metro Manila streets from 7AM to 10AM, and from 3PM to 7PM, Mondays to Fridays, i.e. cars with license plates ending in numbers 1 and 2 should not go out of the street on the said schedule every '''Mondays''', 3 and 4 every '''Tuesdays''', and so on and so forth. Makati however observes the scheme throughout the day. Dedicated left turn lanes are rare, the left lane can turn into turning lanes with little warning, and left turns are rare than rights in some cities. Some major thoroughfares, like EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, have left turns provided by U-turn slots instead of a direct turn through the intersection. In EDSA and Commonwealth Avenue, dedicated public utility vehicle and motorcycle lanes are implemented, and are monitored remotely through CCTVs. Gas prices are relatively comparable to those in the U.S. (except prices are by the liter) but expensive in the eyes of locals. Fuel prices fluctuate on a weekly basis. ===By boat=== '''[http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/ Sun Cruises]''' has tour packages to Corregidor Island in Manila Bay. Prices range from {{PHP|2000}} for a day tour with a buffet lunch, to {{PHP|3000}} for an overnight stay at the island. The tour guides are very informative, and the island is steeped in history, particularly about the battles that raged there during World War II. They also offer cruises around Manila Bay. ==See== ===City walks=== Manila might not generally be a place to take a leisurely stroll, but it has interesting neighbourhoods that definitely deserve to be explored on foot: * [[Manila/Intramuros | Intramuros]], the Spanish-built walled city that is the historical center of Manila. Largely destroyed during the World War II, it is not a charming colonial city center in the likes of [[Vigan]], but a fascinating place where memories of the past and the realities of the present mix; * [[Manila/Binondo | Binondo]] is Manila's bustling Chinatown with an unmatched festival of colours, tastes, and smells; * [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] is the historical core of Makati, containing both Metro Manila's Koreatown and hipster areas popular among backpackers; * [[Makati | Makati's Ayala Center]] is a large cluster of shopping malls in Metro Manila's most important business district, which is itself an eye candy for skyscraper afficionados; * [[Taguig | Bonifacio Global City]] is an ultramodern business, commercial and affluent residential district in the likes of [[Singapore]], and likely the most pedestrian-friendly area of Metro Manila. ===Plazas, Parks and Nature Reserves=== [[Image:Luneta.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Rizal Park]] When it comes to parks, '''Luneta Park''' and '''Intramuros''' are the most popular destinations. '''Luneta Park''' (also called as Rizal Park and Rizal Monument) is home to the Rizal monument; a statue of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. It is one of the most significant and most important places in Philippine history from the Spanish colonial era to the EDSA revolution. The walled former city of [[Intramuros]] served as a settlement for the Indianized-Malay-Muslims, then it was taken over by the Spanish and fell into ruins during the World War II, it is one of the most popular icons of the Philippines. See '''Plaza de Roma''' in Intramuros where a statue of King Carlos IV of Spain stands, '''Plaza de Goiti''' or now known as '''Plaza Lacson''' is where a statue of Arsenio Lacson; said to be one of Manila's greatest mayor stands, next to it is Roman Santos building which would again make you think you're somewhere in Rome, Italy because of it Greco-Roman architecture. '''Plaza Miranda''' stands infront of Quiapo Church in the Filipino-Muslim district of Quiapo, an unfortunate event occurred here on 1971; the Plaza Miranda bombings. '''Manila Zoological and Botanical Gardens''' is one of the oldest zoos in Asia. It is criticized for its inadequate care towards animals and its dirty surroundings and animal rights activists are demanding to free the animals due to this while '''Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center''' have rare animals such as water monitors and the Philippine deer, it also treats injured animals even if it isn't part of their zoo. '''La Mesa Dam EcoPark''' is the haven for most Filipinos after a tiring week of work and a getaway from the noisy and polluted metro, not only is it an ecopark but is also a dam which provides water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces. '''Manila Ocean Park''' is larger than Singapore's Sentosa Underwater World, construction is incomplete however it had already opened to the public, tickets cost {{PHP|350}} for a child, {{PHP|400}} for adults. '''Quezon Memorial Circle''' is a shrine and a national park, it is where the remains of late President Manuel Quezon and his wife are rested. While '''Greenbelt Park''' is in Makati and is worth seeing. ===Places of worship=== [[Image:Manila Cathedral 1.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Manila Cathedral]] Religion is one of the major aspects of life of a Filipino, the diverse population of the Philippines follows the world's major religions; Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and some following the Jewish faith and part of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, some forms of paganism, animism or any other kind may somehow exist. Manila's population follows almost all of those religions. ===Christian faith=== [[Image:EDSA_Shrine2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|EDSA Shrine]] See '''Basilica Minore de la Immaculada Concepcion''' or '''Manila Cathedral''' in simple words in [[Intramuros]], it is a historic church which served 2 funerals for 2 Filipino presidents and for bishops' funerals. '''Basilica Minore de San Lorenzo Ruiz''' or '''Binondo Church''' in [[Manila/Binondo|Chinatown]] caters to Chinese Filipinos, seen here is the synchronization of Western architecture, Catholic faith and Chinese influences. ''Our Lady of China'' chapel is in this church. See the miraculous ''Black Nazerene'' or ''Itim na Nazareno'' in '''Basilica Minore de Jesus Nazareno''' or '''Quiapo church''' which is believed to give miracles and blessings. During January it is crowded as are the streets of Metro Manila, as a procession is held, during Fridays the church is filled with devotees. * San Sebastian Basilica Minore de Mount Carmel * Epifanio de los Santos Shrine ====Churches and sanctuaries==== * {{see | name=San Agustín Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Redemptorist Church | alt=Baclaran Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Remedios Church | alt=Malate Church | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Santuario de San Antonio ===Other faiths=== The '''Golden Mosque''' is in the Quiapo district which is somehow the Filipino-Muslim district of Manila, its dome is made of gold and is built in order of the Marcoses. ===Museums=== * The National Museum of the Filipino People * Metropolitan Museum * Filipinas Heritage Library * Ateneo Art Gallery * Ayala Museum * Lopez Museum * The Museum at De La Salle University-Manila * Museum of Contemporary Art and Design at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde ===Cemeteries=== While some might consider creepy to visit cemeteries as a tourist, some of Manila's cemeteries easily stand among the cities' most impressive sights. The most famous are the '''Manila Chinese Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a real "city of the dead" with intricate and ornamented mausoleums, and the sombre '''Manila American Cemetery and Memorial''' and '''Heroes' Cemetery''' in [[Taguig]] dedicated respectively to the American and Filipino soldiers who died in the Philippines during the World War II. The '''Manila North Cemetery''' in [[Manila/Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz]], a bizarre but fascinating "slum-cemetery", is not a place for independent sightseeing but can be visited via a guided tour. [[File:Manila Chinese Cemetery.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Manila Chinese Cemetery]] ===Monuments=== * Monumento de la Revolucion * Rizal Monument * People Power Monument * Quezon Monument * Bonifacio Monument ==Do== ===Festivals=== You can find almost all major festivals in Metro Manila. There are two New Years. The Gregorian New Year every January, is characterized by noise and merrymaking; the crackles and bursts of firecrackers and fireworks complete the Filipino New Year, believing it will scare misfortunes away, but can be dangerous and messy, with the day after characterized by scattered debris, used fireworks barrages and unexploded firecrackers, smoke, trash, and the most dreaded result, injured celebrators, victims of their firecrackers, and fires. Then, there's the Chinese New Year, at various dates between January and February, with the firecrackers and the Dragon Dance; Filipino Chinese offer money inside ''ampaw'' (red envelopes) and eat sticky but tasty ''tikoy''. [[File:Feast of Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila.JPG|thumb|The ''Traslación'']] There are many religious festivities held annually. The '''Feast of the Black Nazarene''' in [[Manila]] every January draws millions into Manila, where devotees flock to touch the wooden statue. The festivities begins with the tradition of ''pahalik'', where devotees kiss and rub their towels onto the image, and the actual procession, ''Traslación'' every January 9, is a very crowded situation, where personal space is almost unimportant, as people climb into and pull the carriage (''andas'') from the Quirino Grandstand, through parts of Manila, and back into Quiapo Church. Another major festival is the '''Watah Watah Festival''', part of the '''Feast of St. John the Baptist''' (''San Juan Bautista'') in [[San Juan (Philippines)|San Juan]], characterized by dances, and most notably, water fights at the streets, reminding you of Songkran in Thailand or Holi in India, so be warned, it's not a spectator sport for the ordinary tourist, especially if you look obviously foreign. ===Cinemas=== Metro Manila has good cinemas, with the average ticket price at about {{PHP|200}}, a bargain to Western standards but slightly steep to the average Filipino. Most cinemas are rather part of mall chains, and gone are the glory days of downtown movie houses. Old-style cinemas found at the heart of cities are now rare to find, but most have become seedy locations that show illicit X-rated, hardcore porn films. Modern Philippine cinemas are up to the modern standards, and expect wearing 3D glasses on some Hollywood films. IMAX cinema can be found at malls at various points in the metro. ===Gambling=== Metro Manila is one of Asia's largest gambling hubs, containing no less than twenty casinos. Some of them have true [[Las Vegas]] or [[Macau]] standard, being not only casinos but also integrated resorts, entertainment venues and luxury shopping malls. These are mostly in the '''Entertainment City''' district of [[Parañaque]], including the '''Solaire''', the '''City of Dreams''', the '''Okada''' and the future '''Westside City''', whereas the '''Resorts World Manila''' is in the Newport area of [[Pasay]]. Horse racing is no longer hosted at tracks in Metro Manila. The two major racetracks, the '''Santa Ana Racecourse''' in [[Makati]] and '''San Lazaro Leisure Park''' in Manila are converted into malls and commercial property (SM City San Lazaro and The Circuit Makati respectively), and are moved to [[Carmona (Cavite)|Carmona]] and [[Naic]] in [[Cavite]], respectively. ===Sports=== Metro Manila has a lackluster sports scene compared with other large Southeast Asian metropolises, but it is the center of Philippine sports. Large sports arenas do exist, like '''Araneta Coliseum''', '''Mall of Asia Arena''', '''PhilSports Arena''', and '''San Juan Area''' (Filoil Flying V Arena), but the number did not catch up with the increasing population. Unregulated urbanization are also suspect, so spaces better suited for sports activities instead gave way to large mall complexes lacking any space for sports activities. That said, there is a vibrant sports scene, centered on the Philippines's favorite sport, basketball. ==Buy== {{See also|Shopping in the Philippines}} There are generally two kinds of shopping destinations in Manila: the mall and the ''tiangge'' ("chang-ghe"). ===Shopping malls=== The Manila '''mall''' is more than just a shopping experience but a cultural destination as well. The largest malls in Metro Manila are practically their own cities within the city: complete with boutiques, supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, cinemas, medical facilities, hotels, schools, offices, gyms, serviced apartments, spas, convention centers, art galleries, bowling alleys, museums, ice skating rinks, and even a chapel for Sunday masses. The '''SM City North EDSA''' in [[Quezon City]] is the largest mall in the [[Philippines]] and 6th largest mall in the World. The second largest mall in Metro Manila is the '''SM Megamall''' in [[Mandaluyong]], followed by the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]]. The '''Ayala Center''' in [[Makati]] is not a single mall, but a cluster of four large shopping malls which combined might offer more shopping options than the aforementioned super-malls. While the typical image of shopping malls are of bland concrete boxes, many malls in Manila use innovative architecture and concepts including large open spaces, contemporary art exhibitions, and popular markets. In particular, the '''Bonifacio High Street''' in [[Taguig]] is a real "shopping mall turned into a pedestrian street", the '''SM Mall of Asia''' in [[Pasay]] contains a bustling amusement park facing the Manila Bay, '''Festival Alabang''' in [[Muntinlupa]] contains a park with a river, and the '''Venice Grand Canal''' in [[Taguig]] is, well... a replica of Venice. '''Eastwood City''', '''McKinley Hill''' and '''Newport Mall''' are also some of the well-known malls by [https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/ Megaworld Lifestyle Malls] that are located in different parts of the Metro Manila. People usually go there because of their distinct architectural designs and concepts. ===Tiangge=== [[File:Novelties village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|Tiendesitas]] However, if you wish to experience the "ultimate Manila shopping experience", one has to shop at a '''tiangge'''. Tiangges are small makeshift stalls clustered together that sell anything and everything you can imagine think bazaars). But at bargain basement prices. In these places, one has to [[haggle]], particularly if you are buying wholesale (defined as at least six pieces of the same item). The best tiangge complexes are in the Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Market! Market!, St. Francis Square, Tutuban Center Mall, Divisoria Mall, and 168 Mall. Go crazy buying quality clothes and shoes, pretty fashion jewelry and things for the house at very reasonable prices! ==Eat== [[File:Food village.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The Food Village at Tiendesitas]] A tourist or visitor may be amused or perplexed to see Filipinos eating most of the time. Apart from the three major meals of the day, there are snacks in the morning and in the afternoon called ''merienda'' which are integral part of a typical Pinoy's everyday life. Metro Manila's diverse racial community had brought the rise to international cuisine, from just one corner of the street a Filipino would be eating Shawarma (more commonly known as Doner or Kebab for some westerners), another one would be enjoying his kimchee, while others would enjoy their night with sushi, some would desire Indian and Thai curry for their lunch while some would prefer the typical American breakfast in fastfood stores. For Chinese cuisine go to '''Chinatown''' where they serve Hokkien dishes; American steakhouses, high class Japanese, Korean, Indian and Thai restaurants that lurk around Makati, Koreantown have cheaper options as does Japantown (Little Tokyo). Usually if you prefer to splurge, Makati is one of the best options. Typical Filipino cuisine and streetfood are found in the streets of Manila which provide the best options, the cost could be US$1-2 per serving or even lower. ===Filipino fastfood=== America's influence is palpable in the Philippines, and you'll be hard pressed to find a mall without the requisite McDonalds and KFC. Filipino fastfood chains that capture the essence of Filipino food compete strongly for Philippine tastebuds however, and they may be a safe place for the tourist to try the local fare. The following are a list of fastfood chains that have branches all around the Metro, and in many cases around the country. *{{eat | name=Jollibee | url=http://www.jollibee.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving | content=The most well-known Filipino fastfood chain of all, Jollibee can boast of over a thousand stores in the Philippines and more than 300 stores around the world. Typical fastfood fare for the most part, but the burger dressing will taste different (read: sweet) to most foreigners. For something a little different, try the pancit palabok, which is a vermicelli dish with an orange sauce. }} *{{eat | name=Greenwich Pizza | url=http://www.greenwich.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The second of Jollibee corps' trifecta of fastfood chains, Greenwich Pizzas are your typical fare, but once again with the slightly sweeter than usual tomato sauce. Some seasonal offerings may be on offer though, like the sisig pizza, so check the menu. }} *{{eat | name=Chowking | url=http://www.chowking.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=The Filipino version of Chinese food, also owned by Jollibee. For good sampling of their food, try the Lauriats, which feature a viand (beef, pork, chicken), rice, pancit (fried noodles with meat and veggies), siomai (dumplings), and buchi (a sweet rice ball covered with a sesame-based coating. }} *{{eat | name=Tapa King | url=http://www.tapaking.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$2-3 per serving | content=Tapaking is where you get the ubiquitous tapsilog (fried beef strips, fried garlic rice, and egg), which is popular breakfast fare, along with other local delicacies. }} *{{eat | name=GotoKing | url=http://www.gotoking.com.ph/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This where you go to get the localized version of congee called goto and lugaw (rice porridge), with different kinds of toppings like chicken, roasted garlic, egg. }} *{{eat | name=Mang Inasal |alt=| url=http://www.manginasal.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$1-2 per serving |lastedit=2017-03-24| content=A relative newcomer, Mang Inasal brings a variety of barbecue called "inasal" into Metro Manila from the smaller city of Bacolod (further south in the Visayan region). They offer other grilled meats, and soups like sinigang (a sour, tamarind based soup). }} *{{eat | name=Goldilocks | url=http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The place to go for your baked treats and sweets like mamon (a spongy round cake), polvoron (a tighly packed powdery treat) ensaymada (bread baked with cheese and sugar), and host of other delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. A must try savory treat is their fresh lumpiang sariwa (light and fresh spring roll with peanut sauce). }} '''Where to eat''' *'''Greenbelt Lifestyle Center''' - the widest selection of food choices, which also happen to be the trendiest and most unique, can be found in the Greenbelt Area at heart of Ayala Center in Makati City. With everything upscale, you can find yourself munching tapas with a glass of sangria or having a gastronomic delight of french treats. * '''Tomas Morato''' - Before midnight strikes, the strip is becoming increasily famous among locals for comedy bars. However, restaurants with gastronomic delights of every kind or dish abound from end-to-end. * '''The Promenade at Greenhills''' * '''Baywalk''' - This used to be the most famous location for an abundance of affordable, delightful street food, by the bay. However, it has been closed by the city government for certain issues. Nevertheless, a visit to this area provides a different perspective of the old city of Manila. * '''Eastwood City''' - Peppered with a lot of choices that offer comfortable dining in airconditioned or al fresco style, this place appeals to the upbeat, on-the-rise professionals and more affluent members of the Filipino society. There are lots of things to enjoy from good food, music, to midnight movies and shopping. Very appropriate for the night owls and nearby universitarians. * '''The Fort Strip''' and '''Serendra''' in '''Global City''', Taguig - Trendy, classy, isolated yet warm, surprising and fulfilling. From Makati City, it is easy to reach the newest dining and entertainment hub in the Metropolis by private car or cab. * '''Tiendesitas''' - literally "little stores", This place seems to have been primarily built with returning Filipinos in mind and for foreigners interested in some kind of cultural immersion. It is a confluence of some 450 traders from the three major islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, selling specialty merchandise. So much to choose from but the food pavilions are the busiest. ==Drink== The epicenter of Metro Manila's famous nightlife is the '''Greenbelt''' in [[Makati City|Makati]] where some of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bars and karaoke joints cluster around a park in the middle of the main business district. The Fort, Serendra and Bonifacio High Street are three different clusters that offers high-end restaurants, bars and shops in the nearby city of Taguig. Bohemian '''Malate''' and the adjoining '''Baywalk''' contain a variety of venues serving a combination of food, comedy, alcohol and live music in Manila. Other nightlife clusters in the Metro are '''Eastwood''', '''Araneta Center''', and '''Timog''' all in Quezon City. The introduction of American hip hop music has had a noticeable effect on Philippine night life, serving as the soundtrack to a high-spirited Manila youth culture. Many nightclubs now rival first-world standards both in terms of luxury and vibrancy. Additionally, there are numerous venues in which to catch elements of an active Philippine alternative rock community. Some venues, such as [http://www.saguijo.com/index.php saGuijo Cafe] in [[Makati City|Makati]], have risen to some prominence. ==Sleep== ''Check [[Metro Manila#Cities|city]] articles for listings'' Due to Metro Manila's horrible traffic, those who came for business are advised to stay in the business district they are visiting or as near as possible. Backpackers tend to favour [[Manila/Malate | Malate]] or [[Makati | Makati's Poblacion]] as they are both atmospheric areas with cheap food, bars, and accommodation. Those who want to avoid the gritty side of Manila typically stay in more affluent districts such as [[Makati|Makati's Ayala Center]] or [[Taguig|Bonifacio Global City]]. Standard '''hotels''' range from {{PHP|500}} to {{PHP|10000}}, but you can spend more if you want to stay in a luxurious place. Popular hotels such as Shangri-La and Mandarin Oriental are found in Manila and Makati while Marriot hotels just opened a branch in Newport City. Hotels include common frills such as laundry service, telephone, and TV. '''Motels''' have a bad reputation and perception by Filipinos as they are viewed as meeting places for illicit sex and things, but they are a cheap option. '''Condominiums''', now easily rented even for short stays via websites such as Airbnb and Booking.com, are found around financial districts and often near commercial establishments. ==Stay safe== Metro Manila has its share of common problems for first-time travellers: opportunistic robbers and pickpockets, corrupt cops and bureaucracy, run-down residential areas and shanty towns, and chaotic traffic. If you are first time travelling into the region (or not used to chaotic conditions in other places), do not forget to keep your guard up at all times. The metro has its numerous rough areas where you are unlikely to visit without any good reason. ===Crime=== Violent crime is quite evident in some parts of the metro, but this usually happens among locals, and tourists should not worry a lot, since there are many police and frequent police patrol cars within Metro Manila, especially tourist areas. Bag-snatching is also common, but, of course, common sense will reduce that threat. Most victims are rich locals. Theft is prevalent, but common sense will help you avoid being a victim. Avoid wearing jewelry when going to crowded areas, as they attract attention to thieves. Be watchful when carrying electronic gadgets, as bring those in public may attract criminals. Avoid leaving your valuables inside vehicles, even in secure areas, as criminals may take advantage by breaking the windows (the ''Basag-kotse'' modus operandi), plus, most management of parking areas waive rights on protecting items inside the vehicle, that they would not be responsible for any damage or loss. Beware of the dreaded '''''budol-budol''''' scam; most cases of this happen here. Foreigners are rarely targeted, but don't just accept offers from strangers, especially if they look too attractive. There are over 7 major slum areas throughout the metro, but a close observation will make you think there is a lot more, including decrepit communities rising beside rivers and creeks, and a few just lie near tourist hotspots or business districts. Large residential [[barangay]]s or districts can be as seedy as slums; Tondo and San Andres Bukid in Manila, Commonwealth in Quezon City, and Baclaran and Kabihasnan in Parañaque are just a partial list of such spots, abounding with criminals, drug addicts, and delinquent youth. If you see makeshift houses, narrow alleys, and mangled electricity wires, don't go there. ===Corruption=== Metro Manila has a legendary reputation for street-level corruption, but this is changing. PNP and MMDA has since adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery and extortion, but, corruption remains on local traffic police in some cities. That said, it's now risky to bribe, and some foreigners have been arrested for doing so. ===Scams=== Metro Manila is not known for scams, but with a bit of common sense, they can be avoided. The most common scams involve taxi or tricycle drivers, and are not limited to overcharging. Some taxi drivers [[Common scams#Luggage held hostage|steal luggage]] from unwary passengers, and some women have been robbed or raped after riding fake taxis or unlicensed tricycles. Counterfeit money is common, and many small shops display pieces of fake bills as a warning to customers. As of 2020, a local variant of the squeegee scam has been reported around Metro Manila, and involves "'''''wiper boys''''''' who will splash murky water on your car's windshield, wipe them off after, and soon demand payment, with threats they would break your car windows or wreck your hood. ===Women travellers=== Street sexual harassment cases in Metro Manila is alarmingly high, and women travellers must exercise caution when walking alone. Many streets around Metro Manila are filled with male bystanders, and there are chances you might get sexually harassed, most commonly through simple cat-calls and common wolf whistles, especially if you are dressed scantily (e.g. short shorts, miniskirts/dresses, spaghetti straps). Groping is a risk in crowded locations like street markets and trains. Despite a more liberal culture, [[Philippines#Clothing|dress conservatively]] so you can blend with the locals and avoid unwanted sexual attention. Wearing a short sleeved blouse, jeans, or a skirt or dress with the hem below the knee will suffice. Plus, learning some key words to shout (e.g. Manghihipo! Manyak!) in case someone gropes you can help. Women travellers are not advised to take a taxi at night alone: you might fall victim to theft, especially in cases where the driver will spray chloroform to the air conditioner where you will suddenly fall asleep and wake up with your valuables stolen (or in some cases, raped). The same also goes with tricycles drivers, but most victims are primarily call center workers or students. ===Terrorism=== The region has a high risk for terrorist attacks; security measures have been heightened, with car trunk inspections, metal detectors and bag checks being mandatory in many locations, like malls, office towers, and public transport stations. You are more likely to get hurt or killed in a road accident than a terrorist attack, as bombings are far rare (the latest attacks in Metro Manila that happened are the '''Rizal Day bombings''' in 2000 and the '''Valentine's Day bombings''' in 2005). ==Stay healthy== Tap water provided by the metro's major water service providers '''Maynilad''' and '''Manila Water''' is usually safe to drink, but quality varies by place, and locals usually boil them just to be safe. '''Air quality''' in Metro Manila is not as worse, but can deteriorate during the cool season (especially on New Year's Day). Areas around major road intersections (e.g. Cubao, Pasay Rotonda) usually have the worst air quality. Be also aware of stray dogs, but they are not a problem in financial districts such as Makati CBD and Taguig and can be seen only in residential outskirts and non-commercialized suburbs of Metro Manila. ==Respect== People in Metro Manila have a reputation for snobbery; Manileño folks call country people ''promdi'' (from the English phrase ''from the [province of]'') because of different customs. It is best to behave like a ''laking Maynila'' (one brought up in Manila) so you can easily get around. Public views of affection are tolerated, but making out is far from socially acceptable, even in this liberal region of the Philippines. You can make out in public in Luneta and other major parks of its size, but not elsewhere, where locals will not hesitate to even call the police to arrest you for making a scene that violates local values. Holding hands are rather acceptable, even to locals. [[Image:04021jfBaclaran LRT Station Terminal Plaza Parañaque Cityfvf 02.jpg|thumb|Inside a women-only car of a train on LRT Line 1]] Public courtesy goes a long way. You must give a seat to women, students, old people and disabled persons in public transport. Jeepneys, buses, and trains have priority seats reserved for them; trains have a women-only car at the front end, not exclusively for women, but also for elderly and disabled people. You will be told to move into the second car (or the middle of the platform at the station) if you go into the women-only area. Metro Manila has the most relaxed [[Philippines#Clothing|dress code]] among all places in the Philippines; wearing shorts or tank tops is often acceptable, but without calling unwanted attention depending on place. Churches and government offices follow a strict dress code, where shoulders, armpits and knees must be covered, that means, tank tops, miniskirts, and skimpy shorts are not allowed; you will be refused entry in government offices, while you will not be allowed to take the Holy Communion in churches. Caps and slippers are also prohibited from being worn in those places. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Metro Manila has power 24 hours a day, but there is the possibility of blackouts, either due to natural disasters or unscheduled power plant maintenance. Most outages only last a few hours, but blackouts days or weeks long is a possibility when a very strong typhoon strikes the metro. '''[https://www.meralco.com.ph Meralco]''' (Manila Electric Company) is the only power utility serving Metro Manila; check their website (or some local TV news broadcasters) for any scheduled outages. Most hotels around the metro will have a backup generator in case power goes out. Malls and other large establishments will usually have one also, so they can operate normally while lights are out elsewhere. ===Media=== Metro Manila is the center of the Philippine media market, and the major television stations are '''GMA''', '''ABS-CBN''', and '''TV5'''. Most media are provided in Tagalog, though there are also predominately English-language media. * Broadsheet newspapers, like '''''The Philippine Star''''', '''''Philippine Daily Inquirer''''' and '''''Manila Bulletin''''', are almost published in English. * There are also free-to-watch television channels that always broadcast most programming in English, such as '''CNN Philippines''' (channel 9) and '''ETC''' (channel 21). CNN Philippines has newscasts every morning, noon and evening. ===Plastics and Styrofoam=== Some cities already banned the use of plastics and Styrofoam for packaging, for example, [[Las Piñas]] and [[Muntinlupa]]. The rest of Metro Manila, including Manila and Quezon City, still permit their use. It is advisable to bring your own cloth bag when shopping; most supermarkets will offer one for a fee. ===Embassies and consulates=== Being the national capital, Metro Manila hosts a large number of embassies. A majority of them are clustered in Legazpi Village and Dasmariñas Village in [[Makati]] City and in Bonifacio Global City in the adjacent [[Taguig]] City. There are others in other parts of Metro Manila as well: *{{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url= | email=embarphil@eastern.com.ph | address=104 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 845 3218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=http://philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/home.html#main | email= | address=Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 757 8100, +63 757 8340 (Immigration and Visa Office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/manila/ | email=manila-ob@bmeia.gv.at| address=8th Floor, One Orion Building, 11th Ave & 38th St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+63 2 8179191 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8134238| hours=M–Th 9AM–noon & 1PM–2:30PM }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://ph.china-embassy.org | email=chinaemb_ph@mfa.gov.cn | address=4896 Pasay Rd, Dasmarinas Village, Makati | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 8443148 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 8452465 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.manila.diplo.de/Vertretung/manila/de/Startseite.html | email=visa@mani.diplo.de | address=25th Floor, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 2 702 3000| tollfree= | fax=+632 2 702 3015 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=gremb.man@mfa.gr | address=12th Floor, Sage House, 110 Rufino St, Legaspi Village, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+632 817-4444, +63 9279677637 (Emergencies) | tollfree= | fax=+632 812-0202 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=2627 Roxas Blvd, Pasay City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 551-5710 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 551-5780 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=The Netherlands | url=https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/philippines | email= | address=26th Floor BDO Equitable Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2-786 6666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 8AM-4PM & F 8AM-noon | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=https://www.norway.no/en/philippines/ | email=emb.manila@mfa.no | address=12th Floor, DelRosarioLaw Centre, 21st Drive corner 20th Dr, Bonifacio Global, Taguig | lat= | long= | directions=Mega Plaza Building | phone=+63 2 982 2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://manila.mae.ro/en | email=manila@mae.ro | address=Strada Legazpi nr.150, G.C. Corporate Plaza, etajul 6, Legaspi Village, Makati City, CP 1229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 88310784 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 88439063 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea | url=http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/index.do | email= | address=122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 856-9210 | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 856-9008 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/philippines | email=ukinthephilippines@fco.gov.uk | address=120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+63 2 858 2200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=http://ph.usembassy.gov | email= | address=1201 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +63 2 301-2000 (ACS) | tollfree= | fax=+63 2 301-2017ACS | hours=M-F 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Bulacan]] *[[Rizal]] *[[Cavite]] *[[Laguna]] {{outlineregion}} {{geo|14.5833|121.0000|zoom=11}} {{isPartOf|Luzon}} e09y1e1agwy8p50k0vieeb6ngvmk2lf 0 22156 4491775 4491442 2022-07-28T12:06:27Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tlalpan Wikivoyage banner.JPG|pgname=Tlalpan and Pedregal}} '''Tlalpan and Pedregal''' is a district of [[Mexico City]]. Tlalpan is best known as the location of most hospitals in Mexico City and its most natural parks. Pedregal is a wealthy residential area built on top of and using lava rock from the Xitle volcano. The University City campus of UNAM, a World Heritage Site, and the San Ángel Ecological Reserve are in the Pedregal. [[Image:TlalpanCityHall.JPG|thumb| Tlalpan City Hall]] ==Understand== '''[http://www.tlalpan.gob.mx/ Tlalpan]''' is the largest borough of Mexico City and comprises several neighbourhoods and small towns in the south of Mexico City, including Tlalpan itself, Chicalcoyotl, San Pedro Mártir, San Andres Totoltepec, Xicalco and San Miguel Ajusco. Many of these towns are now merged into the urban sprawl, but most of Tlalpan is still very much green and the southernmost parts have a clearly rural character. It is home to the Fuentes Brotantes and Bosque del Pedregal National Parks. The elevation rises towards the south, and it contains the Ajusco volcanic range with the highest peak measuring 3,937 meters above the sea level. Tlalpan, formerly known as San Agustín de las Cuevas, was the first rest stop on dry land when leaving the island of Mexico City towards the south. The former causeway linking it to the city is the avenue now known as Calzada de Tlalpan. Tlalpan has been relatively prosperous throughout history, which still can be seen in its well-preserved stately colonial houses and cobblestoned streets. In terms of foreign tourism, Downtown Tlalpan is a barely known place, which could make it a highlight if you visit it. Overall is a quiet and safe place, with pretty colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and lots of trees. ==Get in== The easiest way to reach the Centro Histórico of Tlalpan is using a bus or microbús from any point North along Calzada de Tlalpan (such as Metro Pino Suárez, Metro General Anaya or Tren Ligero Estadio Azteca) or using the Metrobús along Insurgentes Sur (Metrobús Fuentes Brotantes). The bus should have a sign that reads "Tlalpan San Fernando". Ask the driver you want to go "Tlalpan Centro". As in many other places in Mexico, the area lacks of traffic signs, so it is better to ask people for directions. The Centro Histórico of Tlalpan is easily reachable by car from central Mexico City by driving along the Calzada de Tlalpan and turning right on Miguel Hidalgo (the second street after San Fernando). Street parking is relatively plentiful (by Mexico City standards) and free. From Hidalgo, there is a public car park on the right side just after passing by the central square. There are also RTP buses that reach most of the towns in Tlalpan all the way up to Parres. Most of these buses start from the bus station opposite to Tren Ligero Station Estadio Azteca and pass by the intersection of Calzada de Tlalpan, Viaducto Tlalpan and Insurgents Sur, which later becomes the Federal (Libre) Highway to Cuernavaca. ==Get around== The Centro Historico of Tlalpan comprises an area of maybe 6 x 6 blocks bordered by Insurgentes Sur to the West, Calzada de Tlalpan to the East and San Fernando to the North. Ask for a map at the Tourist Booth in the Zocalo (main square). It is all easily walkable. Other parts of Tlalpan can be reached by RTP bus from Estadio Azteca Tren Ligero Station, taxi or car. The Metrobús along Insurgentes traverses the Pedregal, and the bus lines running along Calzada de Tlalpan, Periférico, Boulevard Picacho-Ajusco are useful to reach the main urban areas in Tlalpan. ==See== {{Mapframe|19.28850|-99.16709|zoom=15}} {{mapshapes|Q735042}} [[Image:Casa "Chata", frente.jpg|thumb| Casa Chata in Centro Historico]] The '''Centro Historico de Tlalpan''' or historical Downtown of Tlalpan is a good place to visit. You can stroll through the streets around the '''Plaza de la Constitucion''' (Zocalo) The main square. Some of the main attractions within the Centro Historico are: * {{see | name=Parroquia y Convento de San Agustín de las Cuevas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Church and former convent from the 17th century. Tlalpan used to be called "San Agustín de las Cuevas". }} * {{see | name=Parque Juana de Asbaje | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Leafy park next to the square. Includes a nice Fondo de Cultura Económica book store and café. }} * {{see | name=Municipal Hall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Plaza de la Constitucion | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Mercado Publico | alt= | url= | email= | address=Plaza de la Constitucion | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=This public market is the last "Porfirian" style that remains in Mexico City. }} * {{see | name=Casa de Santa Anna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=San Fernando Avenue and Madero Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Previously, the home of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Mexican president. Today, offices of an insurance company. }} * {{see | name=Tlalpan Mint | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Moneda and Juarez street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=For 2 years, in the late 1800s, this building housed the Mexican Mint, today is a secondary school. }} * {{see | name=Casa Frissac | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Plaza de la Constitucion and Moneda streets | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Casa Chata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Matamoros and Moneda streets | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} Outside the centro histórico, you can visit: * {{see | name=Parque Ecológico Cuicuilco | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A large uneven circular pyramid comprises the ruins of the oldest settlement in the Mexico City area. The Cuicuilco civilisation was destroyed by the eruption of the Xitle volcano, the source of the lava stone that is widely used in Tlalpan. }} * {{see | name=Villa Olímpica | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The housing complex used for the Mexico City 1968 olympics. There are a couple of other minor ruins from Cuicuilco inside the complex. }} * {{see | name=Ruta de la Amistad | alt= | url=http://www.mexico68.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The route of the Periférico was once used for large-scale sculptures by international artists made for the 1968 Olympics. After the construction of the elevated toll road over the Periférico, most sculptures have been relocated to the interchanges between Insurgentes and Viaducto Tlalpan with Periférico. }} In the towns south of Tlalpan, you can see: * {{see | name=Church of Asuncion Chimalcoyotl | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rosal Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Dating back to the 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Church of San Pedro Martir de Verona | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ensenanza Street and Laurel Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Built in the XVIII century. }} * {{see | name=Parroquia de San Andres Totoltepec | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Morelos Avenue and Palma Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=This parish was built in the 17th century, refurbished in 1965. }} * {{see | name=San Miguel de Xicalco Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Mexico Avenue and 16 de Septiembre street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=This church was built in the 17th century. An amazing place to be.... }} ==Do== The local Tourism Department offers walking tours, ask for information at the Tourism Booth located in Plaza de la Constitucion (Main Square). * {{do | name=Six Flags Mexico City | alt= | url=http://www.sixflags.com.mx/ | email= | address= | lat=19.295 | long=-99.209 | directions=along the Picacho-Ajusco road in Tlalpan, 1 km south (uphill) from the Periférico. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Six Flags México | image=Six Flags Mexico 2.png | wikidata=Q2562111 | content=the largest amusement park in Mexico City }} * {{do | name=KidZania | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A theme park where children can play to do adult jobs in a child-sized city. Inside the Plaza Cuicuilco shopping mall. }} * {{do | name=Ollin Yoliztli | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=This concert hall houses the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra. There are concerts every weekend as well as other cultural activities. }} Visit some of the parks in the borough: * {{do | name=Parque Nacional Fuentes Brotantes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Forested area with natural springs just across Insurgentes Sur from the Centro Histórico }} * {{do | name=Bosque de Tlalpan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Another National Park, it is a hilly forest 1 km west of the Centro Histórico. There are plenty of free courses and activities at the Casa de la Cultura (cultural centre). The impressive building facade was once located in the Condesa and was a pumping station used to bring water from Xochimilco to Mexico City. }} * {{do | name=Parque Ecológico Loreto y Peña Pobre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Green area in the springs of what used to be a paper factory. There is a restaurant, as well as examples of green technologies, such as rainfall capture systems and sustainable housing. }} * {{do | name=Parque Nacional Cumbres del Ajusco | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=19.21512 | long=-99.25639 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | image=Cumbres del Ajusco.jpg | wikidata=Q1765154 | content=Containing the highest peak in Mexico City, the Ajusco National Park can be accessed by going South along the Picacho-Ajusco road from the Periférico. The road leads to a circuit where one can drive all the way around the mountain and towards the State of Mexico. It is a popular day trip for people from Mexico City. In the winter, there is often snow on the mountain. The circuit road is closed when conditions are icy. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Perisur | alt= | url=http://www.perisur.com.mx | email= | address= | lat=19.30422 | long=-99.18991 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Perisur | wikidata=Q3433696 | content=The largest shopping mall in the South of Mexico City. }} * {{buy | name=Plaza Cuicuilco | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Shopping mall housed in a former paper factory. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Antigua Hacienda de Tlalpan | alt= | url=https://aht.mx/ | email= | address=Calz. de Tlalpan 4619, Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+52 55 5655 7888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= This place in the heart of Tlalpan in an estate from 1837 has a colonial feel with peacocks and big plates of food. }} ==Drink== There are several cafés and bars in the arcades opposite to the main square, including a popular branch of the De la Selva café. ==Sleep== Some hotels operating in this area include: * {{sleep | name=Hotel Costa del Sol | url=http://www.hotelcostadelsol.com.mx/ | email= | address=Carretera Federal a Cuernavaca No. 5101 Tlalpan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Paraiso | url= | email= | address=Cupside 53, Colonia Parques | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +52 5927-5959 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$125-150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=4-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Pedregal | url= | email= | address=Periferico Sur 4363, Jardines en la Montaña | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== {{outlinedistrict}} {{geo|19.308333|-99.225000}} {{IsPartOf|Mexico City}} gonsb7w0k6mhqgdy1z7i2yjxlpjnr5h 0 22330 4492037 4490421 2022-07-29T02:10:33Z Shiro2808 2271246 Added details about renting bicycles wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Mihara''' (三原) is a city in [[Hiroshima (prefecture)|Hiroshima prefecture]]. Mihara’s main point of interests are probably its views over the islands and some beautiful natural spots inland. With several train lines and ferry lines, it is also well located to explore the region. There are quite a few interesting places to eat and drink in the main city, most of them within walking distance. ==Understand== [[File:Butuji4.jpg|thumb|300px|Buttsuji Temple]] “Mihara city” usually designates a rather large area (470 km²) including the inner city itself, some more or less wild areas, as well as the Hiroshima Airport,  Kosagi Island (小佐木島) and Sagi Island (佐木島). The city is located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, facing the northern half of the Shimani (島並), the chain of islands linking Onomichi on the Honshu Island and Imabari on the Shikoku Island. The locals are quite friendly to foreigners, although English accessibility is not very high. Most places have no English menu and apart from the most famous touristic places, there are few documents provided in English. * {{listing | name=Mihara Tourist Association | url=http://mihara-kankou.com/ | email=kanko@city.mihara.hiroshima.jp | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+81 848-63-1481 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== Hiroshima Airport ([https://www.hij.airport.jp/en/ HIJ IATA]) is located in Mihara city. However it is not connected to the train line and one must take a bus to the Mihara Station (around 40 min and ¥900). The Shinkansen goes through the Mihara Station, however only the Kodama line stops here.  Coming from Hiroshima, it takes about 30 min and ¥3500. Coming from Osaka or Tokyo, it is possible to take the Kodama line all the way through although it is usually much faster to take the Sakura or Nozomi line and change in Fukuyama. The local lines Kure and Sanyo share the same station as the Shinkansen. The Kure (呉) line goes along the coast from Mihara to Hiroshima, via Takehara and Kure. The Sanyo (山陽) line goes mainly inland from Kurashiki to Hiroshima, via Fukuyama, Onomichi, Mihara and Higashi-Hiroshima. There are also several ferry lines and bus lines (see below). ==Get around== Going around the wider Mihara city is can be done via the local train lines or by bus. As in most places in Japan, the number of buses per day can be surprising given the rurality of some areas. The bus schedules on Google Map seem to be pretty accurate. Still, going inland can be very time consuming via public transports. The inner city is fully accessible by walking (30 min at most to get anywhere). There is also a car rental company nearby. There are many taxis around the station, and it should take at most 1000¥ to get anywhere within the inner city. It is possible to rent bicycles near the tourist office at the train station. Various types are available (regular, electric, race, for children) for 1000 ~ 2000 ¥ per day. The office opens at 9am and the bicycles must be returned by 5pm. An identity document (passport, licence, ...) will be scanned as guarantee but the procedure is rather simple. There several ferry lines stopping at the Mihara port, deserving the nearby islands every day. There is also a line to Okunoshima (“rabbit island”) on the week-ends and holidays. The Sunami port also deserves Sagi Island and Ikuchi Island, as well Okunoshima (on the week-end and holidays). [https://habushosen.jp/timetable See the website (in Japanese).] ==See== * {{see | name=Buttsuji Temple | alt=佛通寺 | url= | email= | address=22 TakasakacyoMotoyama | lat= | long= | directions=40 min by bus from JR Mihara station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-07| content= }} * '''Sankeien Garden''' (三景園), 64-24 Zennyuji, Hongo-cho Mihara (Next to Hiroshima Airport). * '''Central Airport Park''' (広島県立中央森林公園), 1315 Hongocho Kamikitagata, Mihara (Next to Hiroshima Airport). * '''Funaki Gorge''' (船木渓 (Funakikyo)), (Near Hiroshima Airport). * '''Mihara Castle Ruins''' (三原城跡), 1-Shiromachi, Mihara (Next to Mihara Stn). 06:30-22:00. ==Do== [[File:龍王山.jpg|thumb|View from the Ryuousan.]] The views over the islands chain from the '''Ryuosan''' (竜王山) and '''Fudekageyama''' (筆影山) are worth the trouble. On clear days, one can see as far as the mountains of Shikoku island. They also make good spots to view the cherry blossoms (particularly the Fudekageyama) and autum colors. There is an indicated walking trail connecting the two (about 40’). They are accessible by car and bus. For those with a bit of experience, there are some interesting walking trails around the west flank of the Ryuosan, connecting the '''Jinmu copper mountains''' (神武銅山) and the lesser known “Peak 246”. Those are loosely indicated so caution is advised. On Sagi Island, the '''Taiheizan''' (大平山) and '''Inuyama''' (狗山) also make interesting hiking spots. The island also has a “'''hill of a thousand cherry blossoms'''” (塔の峰千本桜), and some momiji (Japanese red maples) near the Mukota port (south). The island can easily be circled by bike. There are some sand beaches and a camping ground in the north (Sagi port). The '''[https://www.yassa.net/ Yassa Festival]''' takes place in mid-August. It is the main traditional festival of the city, with dances, concerts and fireworks. ==Buy== ==Eat== Most eating and drinking places are in the pedestrian area south of Mihara Station. There are also a couple places at the Airport and in the Sunami area. As in the rest of Japan, many places like the ''izakaya'' are difficult to categorize as either eating or drinking establishment. While you can go to an izakaya only to drink, as a matter of etiquette it is generally understood that you should also order at least a couple plates. === Budget === * Ramen Karen (ラーメン華蓮), 1-11-14 Shiromachi. Cheap fat ramen. Gyoza and beer also available. ¥1000.   === Mid-range === * Hito to Nomidokoro Uchuya (人と呑所　宇宙屋), 1-6-36 Minatomachi. Modern izakaya with a wide range of food, from traditional Japanese (try the raw liver) to potato salad. You can let the owner choose for you (he might speak a bit English?). Smoking permitted. * AGITO, 1-4-13 Minatomachi. Italian food izakaya-styled. Smoking permitted. * Franky (フランキー), 1-6-16 Minatomachi. Modern izakaya with particularly good Mediterannean food and a long wine list. Smoking permitted. * Izakaya Takuya (居酒屋タクヤ), 1-12-27 Shiromachi. Typical izakaya run by a middle-aged couple. Mostly local crowd but friendly. Has horse and whale. Smoking permitted. * Mukaiseipan (ムカイ製パン), 1-23-1 Sunami. Amazing bakery in Sunami. Table bread, rice bread, baguette, sandwiches and more. Technically open until 18:00 but usually sold out by 16:00. === Splurge === * [https://setouchiwinery.weebly.com/ Setouchi Winery ~ Restaurant Mio] (瀬戸内醸造所・レストランmio), 1-5-26 Nishi Sunami (Access from the station via bus, taxi (¥2000) or train + walking). Beautiful place at the location of a former shipyard in front of Sagijima. Japanese cuisine accommodated with homemade wine. Really good but rather expensive. Check website for hours. Service is usually available in English and French during the week, and eventually the week-end if you ask in advance. ==Drink== * Grand Cafe (グランカフェ), 1-5-2 Shiromachi. Good music (usually the Rolling Stones). The barman is a musician himself and knows a lot about the city and wider area. * Carlton (カールトン), 1-5-4 Shiromachi. Jazz music and no windows. Good selection of whiskies. * MASH (マッシュ), 1-11-18 Shiromachi (2nd floor). Owner is a fan of Tintin and foreign movies. There is usually something running on the small tv behind the bar. * Ichimaru (壱〇), 1-9-12 Shiromachi. A small and tranquil bar with a nice selection of wine, beer and whisky. * Tachinomi Hiro-chan (立ち呑み hiro-chan), 1-5-12 Minatomachi. A friendly standing bar with a selection of craft beers. Also serves fried skewered meat and vegetables (''kushiage''). ==Sleep== Most hotels are near Mihara Station or next to Hiroshima Airport. Mostly typical business hotels with a few more "traditional". * Yamane Inn (山根旅館), 1-14-21 Shiromachi. Traditional Japanese inn (''ryokan'') near the station. * Hotel Suehiro (ホテル寿恵広), 1-4-5 Sunami Nishi. Modest hotel by the sea next to the Sunami port. ==Connect== In Takehara city (竹原) you can reach [http://rabbit-island.info/ Okunoshima] (大久野島) by ferry from the Mihara or Sunami ports (week-ends), or everyday from Tadano-umi (忠海), which is accessible via the Kure line. Tadano-umi also has some impressive views from up the mounts Kurotaki (黒滝山) and Shirotaki (白滝). It takes about 30 min by foot from the station to the entrance of the mountain path. Takehara itself is an old merchant city, whose traditional buildings have been preserved in the Takehara Townscape Conservation Area. On the other side via the Sanyo line, Onomichi has the famous temple Senkouji (千光寺). It is also the northern gate of the [https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/cycling/en-02.html shimanamikaidou], the highway crossing the islands chain. Up north inland, the city of Miyoshi (see the Momonoke youkai museum) can be reached via the Sanyo line with a transfer to the Fukuen line in Fukuyama. With an additional transfer to the Geibi line in Shio-cho, one can reach the city Shobara, famous for its apple orchards. Among the islands of the Shimanami, the city of Setoda (瀬戸田) on Ikuchi island (生口島) is remarkable for the temple grounds of the Kousanji (耕三寺) and the “Hill of Hope”, a massive marble construction. It is accessible by ferry every day from Mihara or Sunami. ==Go next== * [[Takehara]] * [[Onomichi]] * [[Higashihiroshima]] * [[Sera (Hiroshima)|Sera]] * [[Fukuyama]] * [[Kasaoka]] * [[Kure]] * [[Etajima]] {{routebox | image1=Sanyo Shinkansen icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Hakata]] | minorl1=[[Higashihiroshima]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Osaka|Shin-Osaka]] | minorr1=[[Onomichi|Shin-Onomichi]] | image2=JR Sanyo icon.png | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl2=[[Higashihiroshima|Saijo(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Okayama]] | minorr2=[[Onomichi]] | image3=Sanyo Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl3=[[Higashihiroshima|Saijo(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Okayama]] | minorr3=[[Onomichi]] | image4=Japanese National Route Sign 0185.svg | imagesize4=30 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Kure]] | minorl4=[[Higashihiroshima|Akitsu(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=END | minorr4= | image6=Japanese National Route Sign 0432.svg | imagesize6=30 | directionl6=N | majorl6=[[Matsue]] | minorl6=Shōbara | directionr6=S | majorr6=[[Takehara]] | minorr6= }} {{IsPartOf|Hiroshima (prefecture)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|34.3975|133.07861111111}} cvqs5xf381axhcrzxoatv3ljphyv0qk 4492040 4492037 2022-07-29T02:21:01Z Shiro2808 2271246 Added a bar wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Mihara''' (三原) is a city in [[Hiroshima (prefecture)|Hiroshima prefecture]]. Mihara’s main point of interests are probably its views over the islands and some beautiful natural spots inland. With several train lines and ferry lines, it is also well located to explore the region. There are quite a few interesting places to eat and drink in the main city, most of them within walking distance. ==Understand== [[File:Butuji4.jpg|thumb|300px|Buttsuji Temple]] “Mihara city” usually designates a rather large area (470 km²) including the inner city itself, some more or less wild areas, as well as the Hiroshima Airport,  Kosagi Island (小佐木島) and Sagi Island (佐木島). The city is located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, facing the northern half of the Shimani (島並), the chain of islands linking Onomichi on the Honshu Island and Imabari on the Shikoku Island. The locals are quite friendly to foreigners, although English accessibility is not very high. Most places have no English menu and apart from the most famous touristic places, there are few documents provided in English. * {{listing | name=Mihara Tourist Association | url=http://mihara-kankou.com/ | email=kanko@city.mihara.hiroshima.jp | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+81 848-63-1481 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== Hiroshima Airport ([https://www.hij.airport.jp/en/ HIJ IATA]) is located in Mihara city. However it is not connected to the train line and one must take a bus to the Mihara Station (around 40 min and ¥900). The Shinkansen goes through the Mihara Station, however only the Kodama line stops here.  Coming from Hiroshima, it takes about 30 min and ¥3500. Coming from Osaka or Tokyo, it is possible to take the Kodama line all the way through although it is usually much faster to take the Sakura or Nozomi line and change in Fukuyama. The local lines Kure and Sanyo share the same station as the Shinkansen. The Kure (呉) line goes along the coast from Mihara to Hiroshima, via Takehara and Kure. The Sanyo (山陽) line goes mainly inland from Kurashiki to Hiroshima, via Fukuyama, Onomichi, Mihara and Higashi-Hiroshima. There are also several ferry lines and bus lines (see below). ==Get around== Going around the wider Mihara city is can be done via the local train lines or by bus. As in most places in Japan, the number of buses per day can be surprising given the rurality of some areas. The bus schedules on Google Map seem to be pretty accurate. Still, going inland can be very time consuming via public transports. The inner city is fully accessible by walking (30 min at most to get anywhere). There is also a car rental company nearby. There are many taxis around the station, and it should take at most 1000¥ to get anywhere within the inner city. It is possible to rent bicycles near the tourist office at the train station. Various types are available (regular, electric, race, for children) for 1000 ~ 2000 ¥ per day. The office opens at 9am and the bicycles must be returned by 5pm. An identity document (passport, licence, ...) will be scanned as guarantee but the procedure is rather simple. There several ferry lines stopping at the Mihara port, deserving the nearby islands every day. There is also a line to Okunoshima (“rabbit island”) on the week-ends and holidays. The Sunami port also deserves Sagi Island and Ikuchi Island, as well Okunoshima (on the week-end and holidays). [https://habushosen.jp/timetable See the website (in Japanese).] ==See== * {{see | name=Buttsuji Temple | alt=佛通寺 | url= | email= | address=22 TakasakacyoMotoyama | lat= | long= | directions=40 min by bus from JR Mihara station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-07| content= }} * '''Sankeien Garden''' (三景園), 64-24 Zennyuji, Hongo-cho Mihara (Next to Hiroshima Airport). * '''Central Airport Park''' (広島県立中央森林公園), 1315 Hongocho Kamikitagata, Mihara (Next to Hiroshima Airport). * '''Funaki Gorge''' (船木渓 (Funakikyo), (Near Hiroshima Airport). * '''Mihara Castle Ruins''' (三原城跡), 1-Shiromachi, Mihara (Next to Mihara Stn). 06:30-22:00. ==Do== [[File:龍王山.jpg|thumb|View from the Ryuousan.]] The views over the islands chain from the '''Ryuosan''' (竜王山) and '''Fudekageyama''' (筆影山) are worth the trouble. On clear days, one can see as far as the mountains of Shikoku island. They also make good spots to view the cherry blossoms (particularly the Fudekageyama) and autum colors. There is an indicated walking trail connecting the two (about 40’). They are accessible by car and bus. For those with a bit of experience, there are some interesting walking trails around the west flank of the Ryuosan, connecting the '''Jinmu copper mountains''' (神武銅山) and the lesser known “Peak 246”. Those are loosely indicated so caution is advised. On Sagi Island, the '''Taiheizan''' (大平山) and '''Inuyama''' (狗山) also make interesting hiking spots. The island also has a “'''hill of a thousand cherry blossoms'''” (塔の峰千本桜), and some momiji (Japanese red maples) near the Mukota port (south). The island can easily be circled by bike. There are some sand beaches and a camping ground in the north (Sagi port). The '''[https://www.yassa.net/ Yassa Festival]''' takes place in mid-August. It is the main traditional festival of the city, with dances, concerts and fireworks. ==Buy== ==Eat== Most eating and drinking places are in the pedestrian area south of Mihara Station. There are also a couple places at the Airport and in the Sunami area. As in the rest of Japan, many places like the ''izakaya'' are difficult to categorize as either eating or drinking establishment. While you can go to an izakaya only to drink, as a matter of etiquette it is generally understood that you should also order at least a couple plates. === Budget === * Ramen Karen (ラーメン華蓮), 1-11-14 Shiromachi. Cheap fat ramen. Gyoza and beer also available. ¥1000.   === Mid-range === * Hito to Nomidokoro Uchuya (人と呑所　宇宙屋), 1-6-36 Minatomachi. Modern izakaya with a wide range of food, from traditional Japanese (try the raw liver) to potato salad. You can let the owner choose for you (he might speak a bit English?). Smoking permitted. * AGITO, 1-4-13 Minatomachi. Italian food izakaya-styled. Smoking permitted. * Franky (フランキー), 1-6-16 Minatomachi. Modern izakaya with particularly good Mediterannean food and a long wine list. Smoking permitted. * Izakaya Takuya (居酒屋タクヤ), 1-12-27 Shiromachi. Typical izakaya run by a middle-aged couple. Mostly local crowd but friendly. Has horse and whale. Smoking permitted. * Mukaiseipan (ムカイ製パン), 1-23-1 Sunami. Amazing bakery in Sunami. Table bread, rice bread, baguette, sandwiches and more. Technically open until 18:00 but usually sold out by 16:00. === Splurge === * [https://setouchiwinery.weebly.com/ Setouchi Winery ~ Restaurant Mio] (瀬戸内醸造所・レストランmio), 1-5-26 Nishi Sunami (Access from the station via bus, taxi (¥2000) or train + walking). Beautiful place at the location of a former shipyard in front of Sagijima. Japanese cuisine accommodated with homemade wine. Really good but rather expensive. Check website for hours. Service is usually available in English and French during the week, and eventually the week-end if you ask in advance. ==Drink== * Grand Cafe (グランカフェ), 1-5-2 Shiromachi. Good music (usually the Rolling Stones). The barman is a musician himself and knows a lot about the city and wider area. * Carlton (カールトン), 1-5-4 Shiromachi. Jazz music and no windows. Good selection of whiskies. * MASH (マッシュ), 1-11-18 Shiromachi (2nd floor). Owner is a fan of Tintin and foreign movies. There is usually something running on the small tv behind the bar. * Ichimaru (壱〇), 1-9-12 Shiromachi. A small and tranquil bar with a nice selection of wine, beer and whisky. * Tachinomi Hiro-chan (立ち呑み hiro-chan), 1-5-12 Minatomachi. A friendly standing bar with a selection of craft beers. Also serves fried skewered meat and vegetables (''kushiage''). * [https://www.facebook.com/2ra10/ BAR FLAT], 1-19-3 Shiromachi. A classic bar with a large collection of whiskies and various cocktails. Inside a renovated traditional house (''kominka''). ==Sleep== Most hotels are near Mihara Station or next to Hiroshima Airport. Mostly typical business hotels with a few more "traditional". * Yamane Inn (山根旅館), 1-14-21 Shiromachi. Traditional Japanese inn (''ryokan'') near the station. * Hotel Suehiro (ホテル寿恵広), 1-4-5 Sunami Nishi. Modest hotel by the sea next to the Sunami port. ==Connect== In Takehara city (竹原) you can reach [http://rabbit-island.info/ Okunoshima] (大久野島) by ferry from the Mihara or Sunami ports (week-ends), or everyday from Tadano-umi (忠海), which is accessible via the Kure line. Tadano-umi also has some impressive views from up the mounts Kurotaki (黒滝山) and Shirotaki (白滝). It takes about 30 min by foot from the station to the entrance of the mountain path. Takehara itself is an old merchant city, whose traditional buildings have been preserved in the Takehara Townscape Conservation Area. On the other side via the Sanyo line, Onomichi has the famous temple Senkouji (千光寺). It is also the northern gate of the [https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/cycling/en-02.html shimanamikaidou], the highway crossing the islands chain. Up north inland, the city of Miyoshi (see the Momonoke youkai museum) can be reached via the Sanyo line with a transfer to the Fukuen line in Fukuyama. With an additional transfer to the Geibi line in Shio-cho, one can reach the city Shobara, famous for its apple orchards. Among the islands of the Shimanami, the city of Setoda (瀬戸田) on Ikuchi island (生口島) is remarkable for the temple grounds of the Kousanji (耕三寺) and the “Hill of Hope”, a massive marble construction. It is accessible by ferry every day from Mihara or Sunami. ==Go next== * [[Takehara]] * [[Onomichi]] * [[Higashihiroshima]] * [[Sera (Hiroshima)|Sera]] * [[Fukuyama]] * [[Kasaoka]] * [[Kure]] * [[Etajima]] {{routebox | image1=Sanyo Shinkansen icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Hakata]] | minorl1=[[Higashihiroshima]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Osaka|Shin-Osaka]] | minorr1=[[Onomichi|Shin-Onomichi]] | image2=JR Sanyo icon.png | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl2=[[Higashihiroshima|Saijo(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Okayama]] | minorr2=[[Onomichi]] | image3=Sanyo Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl3=[[Higashihiroshima|Saijo(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Okayama]] | minorr3=[[Onomichi]] | image4=Japanese National Route Sign 0185.svg | imagesize4=30 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Kure]] | minorl4=[[Higashihiroshima|Akitsu(Higashihiroshima)]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=END | minorr4= | image6=Japanese National Route Sign 0432.svg | imagesize6=30 | directionl6=N | majorl6=[[Matsue]] | minorl6=Shōbara | directionr6=S | majorr6=[[Takehara]] | minorr6= }} {{IsPartOf|Hiroshima (prefecture)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|34.3975|133.07861111111}} lta9nobebdnjye3hgdd1d6jxtusqa5m 0 22400 4491820 4475559 2022-07-28T14:02:32Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Milton_Keynes_Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/ Milton Keynes]''' is a very large town in the [[South East (England)|South East]] of [[England]]. ==Understand== Imagine being able to design the perfect city almost completely from scratch. This is the premise under which internationally renowned urban planners and architects set out to create Milton Keynes in the 1960s and '70s. Of course, when mentioning Milton Keynes, people will often be met with "Ugh, it’s a soulless new city" or "What, is that the place with the concrete cows?" Most irritating is that often, the people that make those comments have neither lived there nor indeed spent much time there. Yes, it is a new city and yes, the centre of that city could be described as a little soulless with its chain restaurants and large shopping centre, but it was built on 150 million years of history and dotted around the 22,000 acres of countryside it resides in are many things to do, see and explore. Sites dating back to 2000 BC have been unearthed along with the remains of a major Roman villa, then dispersed amongst the city, itself built amongst many old towns. Also are numerous green spaces, a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, and fabulous shopping opportunities. The Ministry of Housing and Local Governments brief in 1967 requested a new town that could accommodate an incoming population of 150,000 Londoners over a period of 20 years. Now Milton Keynes is a thriving city of contrasts; from innovative new business and entertainment hubs, to theatre, cinema, walks in natural parkland, pub lunches and peaceful canal trips; it really does have something on offer for everyone—and yes, it really does have concrete cows (as well as real ones)! The city includes a number of pre-existing settlements and villages including '''Wolverton''', '''Bletchley''' and '''Stony Stratford''', all of which have expanded as part of its development. Stony Stratford in particular has fabulous British pubs serving good food and beer, a good variety of quaint shops to browse and beautiful river walks just behind the high street. Stony Stratford claims to be the place where the phrase ‘Cock & Bull Story’ was coined (from the name of two pubs/hotels on the High Street). ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Milton Keynes Central station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/MKC.aspx | email= | address= | lat=52.035 | long=-0.773 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2747135 | content=Rail connections are maintained by Virgin and London Midland on the West Coast main line, and frequent trains connect to [[London Euston]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], and farther north. }} Local and slow services also stop at Wolverton in the north and Bletchley in the south. Trains from Bedford (the Marston Vale line) serve Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Most local bus services connect with the central train station, with more limited services to Bletchley and Wolverton. * {{go | name=Bletchley railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.995 | long=-0.736 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4869827 | content=Next to Bletchley Park and the National Computing Museum. }} * {{go | name=Wolverton railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.0653 | long=-0.803569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1824147 | content= }} ===By bus=== National Express services provide regular connections with coach services to many cities and regional airports, as well as larger ones such as Heathrow. Regional coach services are provided linking Northampton, [[Aylesbury]], [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]], and can be taken from either the railway station, town centre or the Milton Keynes Coachway, which is located near junction 14 of the M1. ===By car=== Milton Keynes is on the M1 motorway and on the A5 trunk road. From [[London]], [[Luton]] and the south, Milton Keynes can be accessed via junction 13. From [[Leicester]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] and the north, Milton Keynes can be accessed from junction 14. For east-west connections, the A421 links to [[Bedford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] to the east, and [[Buckingham]] and [[Oxford]] to the west. The Park and Ride service has 200 buses run every 30 minutes from Central Milton Keynes to MK Coachway (located near junction 14 of the M1) Sunday to Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturdays, see [http://www.parkandride.net/milton_keynes/miltonkeynes_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory] ===By plane=== '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/ London Luton Airport]''' ({{IATA|LTN}}), 25 miles south via the M1.<BR> '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}), 55 miles south via the M1 and M25.<BR> '''[[London Stansted Airport]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}), 58 miles to the east via the A421 and A1.<BR> * {{listing | type=go | name=Cranfield Airport | alt=ICAO: EGTC | url=http://www.cranfieldairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=52.072222 | long=-0.616667 | directions=7 miles east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cranfield Airport | wikidata=Q569168 | content=private flights only }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|52.04|-0.76|zoom=11}} Buses in Milton Keynes are frequent, and all estates are quite well covered. There are regular buses from most places to the city centre, train station, and Bletchley. Travelling by car is usually preferable as one of Milton Keynes's saving graces is its road network, although during rush hour, it can get somewhat congested in some areas. The dominance of the car is greatly helped by the road layout – the main roads of the city are laid out in a grid system with roundabouts at the intersections, so getting about is quick, although predictably less so in rush hour. The grid is formed of numbered 'H' roads running horizontally on the map and 'V' roads running vertically. Visitors who drive to Milton Keynes often get lost on these roads because they all look the same—the main roads are in tree-lined linear valleys to reduce road noise so there are few landmarks visible to navigate by. A map is recommended for people who are new to the town. Pedestrians and cyclists have their own network of 'redways' – paths made of red tarmac that broadly follow the grid roads but never meet them, either crossing over or underneath. The redways are a good way to get about. As with any place you are unfamiliar with, caution is advised, and as many of the redways cross minor roads cyclists and those with children should beware of traffic! The redways are often not well signposted, and that traversing them without a map can lead to you getting lost quite quickly! ==See== * {{see | name=The Peace Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Willen Park | lat=52.057697 | long=-0.725436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Milton-keynes-peace-pagoda.jpg | content=The first example in the Western world, is also worth a visit for a more tranquil experience. }} * {{see | name=Concrete Cows | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Concrete Cows | image=Concrete Cows, Milton Keynes.jpg | wikidata=Q5159043 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=In the UK, the city is known for its concrete cows, an art installation created by Liz Leyh (was once just off the H3, in Bancroft, but now is in the Centre:MK shopping centre). }} * {{see | name=Stony Stratford | alt= | url=http://www.stonystratford.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.0567 | long=-0.8526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q787279 | content=A charming and picturesque market town and centre of its eponymous district. It contains a number of buildings in the 'Arts and Crafts' style, notably The Old School House pub, 'The Retreat' alms houses and 'Nisi Domus' beside the RC Church. }} * {{see | name=Iron Trunk Aqueduct | alt= | url=https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/cosgrove-and-wolverton | email= | address= | lat=52.0687 | long=-0.8336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cosgrove aqueduct | image=CosgroveAq1.jpg | wikidata=Q5173904 | lastedit=2017-01-06 | content=Built in 1811, cast iron trough navigable aqueduct that carries the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, }} [[Image:Bletchley_Park_Mansion.jpg|thumb|300px|Bletchley Park]] * {{see | name=Bletchley Park | alt= | url=http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk | email= | address=The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, MK3 6EB | lat=51.996944 | long=-0.741944 | directions=next to Bletchley railway station | phone=+44 1908 640404 | tollfree= | hours= | price=All tickets are annual passes with unlimited entry for up to a year. Adult: £24.50, Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £22, Child (12 to 17): £16, Family (2 adults and 2 children): £65.50, Child (under 12): free | wikipedia=Bletchley Park | image=Bletchley Park - Draco2008.jpg | wikidata=Q155921 | lastedit=2017-07-16 | content=During [[World War II in Europe|World War II]] this country estate was the headquarters of a '''code-breaking project named ULTRA'''. This was a huge triumph for British Intelligence; they broke nearly all the codes used by the Germans and Italians and read most of their supposedly secret communications throughout the war. This was of enormous value to Allied commanders.<br />Arguably the Colossus machine &mdash; built at Bletchley to crack the Lorenz cipher used by parts of the German army &mdash; was the first programmable digital computer. Certainly Alan Turing &mdash; a Cambridge mathematician who was a key code-breaker during the war &mdash; made large contributions to the theory of computation before the war, and to both theory and practice after it. Several other ex-Bletchley people also became computer pioneers in the postwar years<br />The historic value of this site has now been belatedly recognised in the form of a museum with a significant number of things to do for both adults and children. }} * {{see | name=The National Museum of Computing | alt= | url=http://www.tnmoc.org/ | email= | address= | lat=51.9985 | long=-0.7435 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The National Museum of Computing | wikidata=Q2855072 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Bletchley Park is home to the National Museum of Computing. Only the Colossus Galleries of the NMC are open 7 days per week; the full museum is open most weekends and some weekdays. }} ==Do== Milton Keynes has attractions for the adventurous. Willen Lake has a wakeboard tow rope system; the Xscape has an indoor snow slope, a climbing wall and an indoor skydiving tower; the central bus station has a skate park' and the town has also a BMX track at Pineham. * {{do | name=Xscape | alt= | url=http://www.snozoneuk.com | email= | address=602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS | lat=52.040961 | long=-0.74964 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 357 025 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Xscape (building) | image=MiltonKeynesXScape01.jpg | wikidata=Q8045014 | content=A giant dome, home to a 16-screen cinema and Snozone, the largest indoor ski slope in the United Kingdom. }} * Families with younger children might like to head for the Gulliver's Land theme park or Eco Park next door or take a stroll and have a picnic at the nearby Willen Lake. * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Milton Keynes Dons | alt= | url=http://www.mkdons.com/ | email= | address=Stadium:mk, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST | lat=52.009444 | long=-0.733333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Dons F.C. | wikidata=Q248188 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Dons were promoted in 2019 and now play soccer in League One, England's third tier. They play at Stadium MK, capacity 30,000, two miles southeast of the railway station. In 2022 this hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * Because of the local value of the car culture, a growing car cruise and meet is staged in the car parks around the Network Rail head office on Sunday nights, and it is popular both with modders and the police. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/ | email= | address=500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ | lat=52.0441 | long=-0.7488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Theatre | image=Milton Keynes Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 746463.jpg | wikidata=Q6861265 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Billed as the country's "most popular" since it has the most people attending for any theatre in the country. Travelling shows and longer running productions are staged here, often large productions will come here as a final dry run before they take their shows to London's West End. }} *'''Stony Stratford''' is worth a visit to experience the more tranquil and traditional side of Milton Keynes. About 10 min from the City Centre by car, you will find a quaint high-street with some quirky independent shops, lots of pubs where you can get good old-fashioned British grub, a pint of beer and warm yourself by a real fire during colder months. If you feel like taking a stroll, you can walk out of the town and take a pleasant stroll along the river. * '''Woburn Village''' is about a 15-minute car journey from Milton Keynes and is well worth a visit. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Lightning | alt= | url= | email= | address=Planet Ice Arena, South Row, MK9 1DL | lat=52.032 | long=-0.771 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 540020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Lightning | wikidata=Q1785348 | lastedit=2016-08-16 | content=From September to late March you can see ice hockey most Saturday nights in Milton Keynes at the new Arena MK next to the railway station. The MK Lightning play in the top English Elite league. }} * {{do | name=National Bowl | alt=Milton Keynes Bowl | url=https://thenationalbowl.net/ | email=info@thenationalbowl.net | address=Watling St, MK5 8AA | lat=52.0186 | long=-0.760589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1785297 | lastedit=2021-05-03 | content=Known for international artists, this amphitheatre regularly hosts live music events. }} ==Buy== The Centre: MK is the main [http://www.thecentremk.com shopping centre] for the surrounding area and is where most of the shopping in Milton Keynes is to be had. It features branches of many high street chains, with over 230 stores. The centre is undercover with good disabled access. * {{buy | name=Centre: MK | alt= | url=http://www.thecentremk.com | email= | address=Witan Gate, MK9 2HP | lat=52.0436 | long=-0.7555 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre | image=Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes - geograph.org.uk - 1207993.jpg | wikidata=Q5061439 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content= }} The High Street in Stony Stratford offers a pleasant but small alternative. Most residential areas have their own convenience store. There are various retail parks with the larger DIY, carpet, furniture and warehouse-style clothes shops. ==Eat== Milton Keynes has a wide variety of restaurants both in the City Centre and in the outlying areas. In the city centre the restaurants are centred around the theatre district, Xscape and a new area called "The Hub". * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taipan | alt= | url=http://www.taipan-mk.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU | lat=52.044062 | long=-0.749708 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 331883 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is an excellent Chinese restaurant in the heart of the theatre district }} *'''The Centre: MK''', John Lewis restaurant is convenient. There is a wider range of smaller independent restaurants in outlying areas such as Stony Stratford, Wolverton, and Fenny Stratford. There is also decent pub food (and somewhat better beer) at The Plough in Simpson, and Ye Olde Swan in Woughton on the Green. Pub grub at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge can not be beaten. The Salford Swan, while not in Milton Keynes, is well worth a look for some excellent pub-restaurant food with a delightful atmosphere. Treat yourself to an English fry-up at '''Kay’s Kitchen''' in Stony Stratford. ==Drink== On a summer evening a trip to the theatre district or Xscape almost transports you to a Spanish holiday resort, such are the number of bars and clubs with people walking between them. Not much for a CAMRA member here though, as it's more for the bottle of Bud or Smirnoff Ice crowd. More traditional pubs can be found along the Stony Stratford high street, popular for pub crawls at weekends. Newport Pagnell, a few miles from the city centre, is also a good option with many good pubs and a good atmosphere ===The night life=== The nightlife (pubs and clubs) in Milton Keynes are focussed around the theatre District, Xscape snow dome and The Hub areas. ===Alternative venues=== * {{drink | name=Craufurd Arms | alt= | url=https://www.thecraufurdarms.com/ | email= | address=59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, MK12 5LT | lat=52.062398 | long=-0.814625 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 313864 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th Su 1PM-midnight, F Sa 1PM-2AM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=This pub with a large room attached has a series of bands, comedy, open mics sessions and other acts every week. Voted the Best Live Music Pub in the South East 2011. }} * {{drink | name=The Pitz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 500-person capacity venue catering mainly for rock acts, large supporter of local music. }} * {{drink | name=The Stables | alt= | url=https://stables.org/ | email= | address=Stockwell Lane, Wavendon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1908 280800 (box office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 450-person capacity venue a few miles outside of Milton Keynes. It is focused on Jazz music but attracts many musicians of all genres. }} * {{drink | name=Sabotage | alt= | url=http://www.sabotage-events.com/ | email= | address=Refurb, Margaret Powell Square Theatre District Central Milton Keynes (Friday) & Station Square Elder Gate Milton Keynes (Mondays) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=City-based alternative promotion with a wide range of music from DJs to live bands. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== Milton Keynes offers a variety of chain hotels, including Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ramada, Jury's Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn Express. Some are located in the bustling town centre and others in more peaceful spots, including the Holiday Inn Express adjacent to Willen Lake. * {{sleep | name=Horwood House | alt= | url=http://www.horwoodhouse.co.uk/ | email=recep.horwood@principal-hayley.com | address=Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PH | lat=51.969048 | long=-0.850504 | directions= | phone=+44 1296 722100 | tollfree= | fax=+44 870 889 5130 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q5907069| wikipedia=De Vere Horwood Estate | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkep/hoteldetail | email= | address=Tongwell St., MK15 0YA | lat=52.049088 | long=-0.710655 | directions= | phone=+44 871 902 1624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-31 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Cock Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-cock-hotel-stony-stratford {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=72-74 High St, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH | lat=52.057609 | long=-0.853743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Annex Guest Guardens | alt= | url= | email=guestgardensmotel@gmail.com | address=Guest Gardens, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0AF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From £75 | lastedit=2018-08-25 | content=Self-contained large annex. Max 4 people. 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed. Lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Butterfly Loft | alt= | url=https://butterflyloft.co.uk/ | email=kate.russell@russellhrconsulting.co.uk | address=1 Clare Stables, Vicarage Rd, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7889 322773 | tollfree= | checkin=4-9pm | checkout=10am | price=£85 per night | lastedit=2019-09-16 | content=First floor apartment for one or two people. Formerly part of the stable block of an old coaching inn, it has a comfortable king size bed, with ample storage space for clothes and shoes, a well stocked kitchenette, dining area, sitting room and even a desk and adjustable desk chair, shower room and toilet. There’s also central heating, a little wood burner, free-standing electric heaters, ‘cool towers’ for those hot summer nights, hair drier, towelling bathrobes and slippers, books, games, DVDs, CDs and USB electric sockets. Minimum two nights stay. }} ==Go next== *[[Woburn (Bedfordshire)|Woburn]] *[[Buckingham]] *[[Towcester]] *[[Bedford]] {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leicester]] | minorl1=[[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Luton]] | majorr1=[[London]] | image2=UK road A5.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=[[Rugby (England)|Rugby]] | minorl2=[[Towcester]] | directionr2=SE | majorr2=[[Leighton Buzzard]] | minorr2=[[Woburn]] }} {{IsPartOf|Buckinghamshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.0333333|-0.766666667}} 934p6bqbrqzivg3ohgqajvf0yabser9 4491836 4491820 2022-07-28T14:24:32Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Milton_Keynes_Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/ Milton Keynes]''' is a very large town in the [[South East (England)|South East]] of [[England]]. ==Understand== Imagine being able to design the perfect city almost completely from scratch. This is the premise under which internationally renowned urban planners and architects set out to create Milton Keynes in the 1960s and '70s. Of course, when mentioning Milton Keynes, people will often be met with "Ugh, it’s a soulless new city" or "What, is that the place with the concrete cows?" Most irritating is that often, the people that make those comments have neither lived there nor indeed spent much time there. Yes, it is a new city and yes, the centre of that city could be described as a little soulless with its chain restaurants and large shopping centre, but it was built on 150 million years of history and dotted around the 22,000 acres of countryside it resides in are many things to do, see and explore. Sites dating back to 2000 BC have been unearthed along with the remains of a major Roman villa, then dispersed amongst the city, itself built amongst many old towns. Also are numerous green spaces, a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, and fabulous shopping opportunities. The Ministry of Housing and Local Governments brief in 1967 requested a new town that could accommodate an incoming population of 150,000 Londoners over a period of 20 years. Now Milton Keynes is a thriving city of contrasts; from innovative new business and entertainment hubs, to theatre, cinema, walks in natural parkland, pub lunches and peaceful canal trips; it really does have something on offer for everyone—and yes, it really does have concrete cows (as well as real ones)! The city includes a number of pre-existing settlements and villages including '''Wolverton''', '''Bletchley''' and '''Stony Stratford''', all of which have expanded as part of its development. Stony Stratford in particular has fabulous British pubs serving good food and beer, a good variety of quaint shops to browse and beautiful river walks just behind the high street. Stony Stratford claims to be the place where the phrase ‘Cock & Bull Story’ was coined (from the name of two pubs/hotels on the High Street). ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Milton Keynes Central station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/MKC.aspx | email= | address= | lat=52.035 | long=-0.773 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2747135 | content=Rail connections are maintained by Virgin and London Midland on the West Coast main line, and frequent trains connect to [[London Euston]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], and farther north. }} Local and slow services also stop at Wolverton in the north and Bletchley in the south. Trains from Bedford (the Marston Vale line) serve Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Most local bus services connect with the central train station, with more limited services to Bletchley and Wolverton. * {{go | name=Bletchley railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.995 | long=-0.736 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4869827 | content=Next to Bletchley Park and the National Computing Museum. }} * {{go | name=Wolverton railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.0653 | long=-0.803569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1824147 | content= }} ===By bus=== National Express services provide regular connections with coach services to many cities and regional airports, as well as larger ones such as Heathrow. Regional coach services are provided linking Northampton, [[Aylesbury]], [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]], and can be taken from either the railway station, town centre or the Milton Keynes Coachway, which is located near junction 14 of the M1. ===By car=== Milton Keynes is on the M1 motorway and on the A5 trunk road. From [[London]], [[Luton]] and the south, Milton Keynes can be accessed via junction 13. From [[Leicester]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] and the north, Milton Keynes can be accessed from junction 14. For east-west connections, the A421 links to [[Bedford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] to the east, and [[Buckingham]] and [[Oxford]] to the west. The Park and Ride service has 200 buses run every 30 minutes from Central Milton Keynes to MK Coachway (located near junction 14 of the M1) Sunday to Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturdays, see [http://www.parkandride.net/milton_keynes/miltonkeynes_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory] ===By plane=== '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/ London Luton Airport]''' ({{IATA|LTN}}), 25 miles south via the M1.<BR> '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}), 55 miles south via the M1 and M25.<BR> '''[[London Stansted Airport]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}), 58 miles to the east via the A421 and A1.<BR> * {{listing | type=go | name=Cranfield Airport | alt=ICAO: EGTC | url=http://www.cranfieldairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=52.072222 | long=-0.616667 | directions=7 miles east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cranfield Airport | wikidata=Q569168 | content=private flights only }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|52.04|-0.76|zoom=11}} Buses in Milton Keynes are frequent, and all estates are quite well covered. There are regular buses from most places to the city centre, train station, and Bletchley. Travelling by car is usually preferable as one of Milton Keynes's saving graces is its road network, although during rush hour, it can get somewhat congested in some areas. The dominance of the car is greatly helped by the road layout – the main roads of the city are laid out in a grid system with roundabouts at the intersections, so getting about is quick, although predictably less so in rush hour. The grid is formed of numbered 'H' roads running horizontally on the map and 'V' roads running vertically. Visitors who drive to Milton Keynes often get lost on these roads because they all look the same—the main roads are in tree-lined linear valleys to reduce road noise so there are few landmarks visible to navigate by. A map is recommended for people who are new to the town. Pedestrians and cyclists have their own network of 'redways' – paths made of red tarmac that broadly follow the grid roads but never meet them, either crossing over or underneath. The redways are a good way to get about. As with any place you are unfamiliar with, caution is advised, and as many of the redways cross minor roads cyclists and those with children should beware of traffic! The redways are often not well signposted, and that traversing them without a map can lead to you getting lost quite quickly! ==See== * {{see | name=The Peace Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Willen Park | lat=52.057697 | long=-0.725436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Milton-keynes-peace-pagoda.jpg | content=The first example in the Western world, is also worth a visit for a more tranquil experience. }} * {{see | name=Concrete Cows | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Concrete Cows | image=Concrete Cows, Milton Keynes.jpg | wikidata=Q5159043 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=In the UK, the city is known for its concrete cows, an art installation created by Liz Leyh (was once just off the H3, in Bancroft, but now is in the Centre:MK shopping centre). }} * {{see | name=Stony Stratford | alt= | url=http://www.stonystratford.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.0567 | long=-0.8526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q787279 | content=A charming and picturesque market town and centre of its eponymous district. It contains a number of buildings in the 'Arts and Crafts' style, notably The Old School House pub, 'The Retreat' alms houses and 'Nisi Domus' beside the RC Church. }} * {{see | name=Iron Trunk Aqueduct | alt= | url=https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/cosgrove-and-wolverton | email= | address= | lat=52.0687 | long=-0.8336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cosgrove aqueduct | image=CosgroveAq1.jpg | wikidata=Q5173904 | lastedit=2017-01-06 | content=Built in 1811, cast iron trough navigable aqueduct that carries the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, }} [[Image:Bletchley_Park_Mansion.jpg|thumb|300px|Bletchley Park]] * {{see | name=Bletchley Park | alt= | url=http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk | email= | address=The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, MK3 6EB | lat=51.996944 | long=-0.741944 | directions=next to Bletchley railway station | phone=+44 1908 640404 | tollfree= | hours= | price=All tickets are annual passes with unlimited entry for up to a year. Adult: £24.50, Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £22, Child (12 to 17): £16, Family (2 adults and 2 children): £65.50, Child (under 12): free | wikipedia=Bletchley Park | image=Bletchley Park - Draco2008.jpg | wikidata=Q155921 | lastedit=2017-07-16 | content=During [[World War II in Europe|World War II]] this country estate was the headquarters of a '''code-breaking project named ULTRA'''. This was a huge triumph for British Intelligence; they broke nearly all the codes used by the Germans and Italians and read most of their supposedly secret communications throughout the war. This was of enormous value to Allied commanders.<br />Arguably the Colossus machine &mdash; built at Bletchley to crack the Lorenz cipher used by parts of the German army &mdash; was the first programmable digital computer. Certainly Alan Turing &mdash; a Cambridge mathematician who was a key code-breaker during the war &mdash; made large contributions to the theory of computation before the war, and to both theory and practice after it. Several other ex-Bletchley people also became computer pioneers in the postwar years<br />The historic value of this site has now been belatedly recognised in the form of a museum with a significant number of things to do for both adults and children. }} * {{see | name=The National Museum of Computing | alt= | url=http://www.tnmoc.org/ | email= | address= | lat=51.9985 | long=-0.7435 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The National Museum of Computing | wikidata=Q2855072 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Bletchley Park is home to the National Museum of Computing. Only the Colossus Galleries of the NMC are open 7 days per week; the full museum is open most weekends and some weekdays. }} ==Do== Milton Keynes has attractions for the adventurous. Willen Lake has a wakeboard tow rope system; the Xscape has an indoor snow slope, a climbing wall and an indoor skydiving tower; the central bus station has a skate park' and the town has also a BMX track at Pineham. * {{do | name=Xscape | alt= | url=http://www.snozoneuk.com | email= | address=602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS | lat=52.040961 | long=-0.74964 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 357 025 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Xscape (building) | image=MiltonKeynesXScape01.jpg | wikidata=Q8045014 | content=A giant dome, home to a 16-screen cinema and Snozone, the largest indoor ski slope in the United Kingdom. }} * Families with younger children might like to head for the Gulliver's Land theme park or Eco Park next door or take a stroll and have a picnic at the nearby Willen Lake. * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Milton Keynes Dons | alt= | url=http://www.mkdons.com/ | email= | address=Stadium:mk, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST | lat=52.009444 | long=-0.733333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Dons F.C. | wikidata=Q248188 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Dons were promoted in 2019 and now play soccer in League One, England's third tier. They play at Stadium MK, capacity 30,000, two miles southeast of the railway station. In 2022 they hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * Because of the local value of the car culture, a growing car cruise and meet is staged in the car parks around the Network Rail head office on Sunday nights, and it is popular both with modders and the police. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/ | email= | address=500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ | lat=52.0441 | long=-0.7488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Theatre | image=Milton Keynes Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 746463.jpg | wikidata=Q6861265 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Billed as the country's "most popular" since it has the most people attending for any theatre in the country. Travelling shows and longer running productions are staged here, often large productions will come here as a final dry run before they take their shows to London's West End. }} *'''Stony Stratford''' is worth a visit to experience the more tranquil and traditional side of Milton Keynes. About 10 min from the City Centre by car, you will find a quaint high-street with some quirky independent shops, lots of pubs where you can get good old-fashioned British grub, a pint of beer and warm yourself by a real fire during colder months. If you feel like taking a stroll, you can walk out of the town and take a pleasant stroll along the river. * '''Woburn Village''' is about a 15-minute car journey from Milton Keynes and is well worth a visit. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Lightning | alt= | url= | email= | address=Planet Ice Arena, South Row, MK9 1DL | lat=52.032 | long=-0.771 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 540020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Lightning | wikidata=Q1785348 | lastedit=2016-08-16 | content=From September to late March you can see ice hockey most Saturday nights in Milton Keynes at the new Arena MK next to the railway station. The MK Lightning play in the top English Elite league. }} * {{do | name=National Bowl | alt=Milton Keynes Bowl | url=https://thenationalbowl.net/ | email=info@thenationalbowl.net | address=Watling St, MK5 8AA | lat=52.0186 | long=-0.760589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1785297 | lastedit=2021-05-03 | content=Known for international artists, this amphitheatre regularly hosts live music events. }} ==Buy== The Centre: MK is the main [http://www.thecentremk.com shopping centre] for the surrounding area and is where most of the shopping in Milton Keynes is to be had. It features branches of many high street chains, with over 230 stores. The centre is undercover with good disabled access. * {{buy | name=Centre: MK | alt= | url=http://www.thecentremk.com | email= | address=Witan Gate, MK9 2HP | lat=52.0436 | long=-0.7555 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre | image=Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes - geograph.org.uk - 1207993.jpg | wikidata=Q5061439 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content= }} The High Street in Stony Stratford offers a pleasant but small alternative. Most residential areas have their own convenience store. There are various retail parks with the larger DIY, carpet, furniture and warehouse-style clothes shops. ==Eat== Milton Keynes has a wide variety of restaurants both in the City Centre and in the outlying areas. In the city centre the restaurants are centred around the theatre district, Xscape and a new area called "The Hub". * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taipan | alt= | url=http://www.taipan-mk.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU | lat=52.044062 | long=-0.749708 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 331883 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is an excellent Chinese restaurant in the heart of the theatre district }} *'''The Centre: MK''', John Lewis restaurant is convenient. There is a wider range of smaller independent restaurants in outlying areas such as Stony Stratford, Wolverton, and Fenny Stratford. There is also decent pub food (and somewhat better beer) at The Plough in Simpson, and Ye Olde Swan in Woughton on the Green. Pub grub at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge can not be beaten. The Salford Swan, while not in Milton Keynes, is well worth a look for some excellent pub-restaurant food with a delightful atmosphere. Treat yourself to an English fry-up at '''Kay’s Kitchen''' in Stony Stratford. ==Drink== On a summer evening a trip to the theatre district or Xscape almost transports you to a Spanish holiday resort, such are the number of bars and clubs with people walking between them. Not much for a CAMRA member here though, as it's more for the bottle of Bud or Smirnoff Ice crowd. More traditional pubs can be found along the Stony Stratford high street, popular for pub crawls at weekends. Newport Pagnell, a few miles from the city centre, is also a good option with many good pubs and a good atmosphere ===The night life=== The nightlife (pubs and clubs) in Milton Keynes are focussed around the theatre District, Xscape snow dome and The Hub areas. ===Alternative venues=== * {{drink | name=Craufurd Arms | alt= | url=https://www.thecraufurdarms.com/ | email= | address=59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, MK12 5LT | lat=52.062398 | long=-0.814625 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 313864 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th Su 1PM-midnight, F Sa 1PM-2AM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=This pub with a large room attached has a series of bands, comedy, open mics sessions and other acts every week. Voted the Best Live Music Pub in the South East 2011. }} * {{drink | name=The Pitz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 500-person capacity venue catering mainly for rock acts, large supporter of local music. }} * {{drink | name=The Stables | alt= | url=https://stables.org/ | email= | address=Stockwell Lane, Wavendon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1908 280800 (box office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 450-person capacity venue a few miles outside of Milton Keynes. It is focused on Jazz music but attracts many musicians of all genres. }} * {{drink | name=Sabotage | alt= | url=http://www.sabotage-events.com/ | email= | address=Refurb, Margaret Powell Square Theatre District Central Milton Keynes (Friday) & Station Square Elder Gate Milton Keynes (Mondays) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=City-based alternative promotion with a wide range of music from DJs to live bands. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== Milton Keynes offers a variety of chain hotels, including Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ramada, Jury's Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn Express. Some are located in the bustling town centre and others in more peaceful spots, including the Holiday Inn Express adjacent to Willen Lake. * {{sleep | name=Horwood House | alt= | url=http://www.horwoodhouse.co.uk/ | email=recep.horwood@principal-hayley.com | address=Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PH | lat=51.969048 | long=-0.850504 | directions= | phone=+44 1296 722100 | tollfree= | fax=+44 870 889 5130 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q5907069| wikipedia=De Vere Horwood Estate | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkep/hoteldetail | email= | address=Tongwell St., MK15 0YA | lat=52.049088 | long=-0.710655 | directions= | phone=+44 871 902 1624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-31 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Cock Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-cock-hotel-stony-stratford {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=72-74 High St, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH | lat=52.057609 | long=-0.853743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Annex Guest Guardens | alt= | url= | email=guestgardensmotel@gmail.com | address=Guest Gardens, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0AF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From £75 | lastedit=2018-08-25 | content=Self-contained large annex. Max 4 people. 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed. Lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Butterfly Loft | alt= | url=https://butterflyloft.co.uk/ | email=kate.russell@russellhrconsulting.co.uk | address=1 Clare Stables, Vicarage Rd, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7889 322773 | tollfree= | checkin=4-9pm | checkout=10am | price=£85 per night | lastedit=2019-09-16 | content=First floor apartment for one or two people. Formerly part of the stable block of an old coaching inn, it has a comfortable king size bed, with ample storage space for clothes and shoes, a well stocked kitchenette, dining area, sitting room and even a desk and adjustable desk chair, shower room and toilet. There’s also central heating, a little wood burner, free-standing electric heaters, ‘cool towers’ for those hot summer nights, hair drier, towelling bathrobes and slippers, books, games, DVDs, CDs and USB electric sockets. Minimum two nights stay. }} ==Go next== *[[Woburn (Bedfordshire)|Woburn]] *[[Buckingham]] *[[Towcester]] *[[Bedford]] {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leicester]] | minorl1=[[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Luton]] | majorr1=[[London]] | image2=UK road A5.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=[[Rugby (England)|Rugby]] | minorl2=[[Towcester]] | directionr2=SE | majorr2=[[Leighton Buzzard]] | minorr2=[[Woburn]] }} {{IsPartOf|Buckinghamshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.0333333|-0.766666667}} gd8u1ha33frjqp8qlsxlrkzp6abgqrt 4491841 4491836 2022-07-28T14:29:18Z Ground Zero 1423298 The lead paragraph should explain why the reader would want to visit wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Milton_Keynes_Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/ Milton Keynes]''' is a town of 245,000 people (2019) in the [[South East (England)|South East]] of [[England]]. Milton Keynes is well known in the UK as a planned city built in the 1960s with emphatically modernist architecture. Milton Keynes is a thriving city of contrasts; from innovative new business and entertainment hubs, to theatre, cinema, walks in natural parkland, pub lunches and peaceful canal trips; and yes, it really does have the famous concrete cows (as well as real ones)! ==Understand== Imagine being able to design the perfect city almost completely from scratch. This is the premise under which internationally renowned urban planners and architects set out to create Milton Keynes in the 1960s and '70s. Of course, when mentioning Milton Keynes, people will often be met with "Ugh, it’s a soulless new city" or "What, is that the place with the concrete cows?" Most irritating is that often, the people that make those comments have neither lived there nor indeed spent much time there. Yes, it is a new city and yes, the centre of that city could be described as a little soulless with its chain restaurants and large shopping centre, but it was built on 150 million years of history and dotted around the 22,000 acres of countryside it resides in are many things to do, see and explore. Sites dating back to 2000 BC have been unearthed along with the remains of a major Roman villa, then dispersed amongst the city, itself built amongst many old towns. Also are numerous green spaces, a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, and fabulous shopping opportunities. The Ministry of Housing and Local Governments brief in 1967 requested a new town that could accommodate an incoming population of 150,000 Londoners over a period of 20 years. The city includes a number of pre-existing settlements and villages including '''Wolverton''', '''Bletchley''' and '''Stony Stratford''', all of which have expanded as part of its development. Stony Stratford in particular has fabulous British pubs serving good food and beer, a good variety of quaint shops to browse and beautiful river walks just behind the high street. Stony Stratford claims to be the place where the phrase ‘Cock & Bull Story’ was coined (from the name of two pubs/hotels on the High Street). ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Milton Keynes Central station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/MKC.aspx | email= | address= | lat=52.035 | long=-0.773 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2747135 | content=Rail connections are maintained by Virgin and London Midland on the West Coast main line, and frequent trains connect to [[London Euston]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], and farther north. }} Local and slow services also stop at Wolverton in the north and Bletchley in the south. Trains from Bedford (the Marston Vale line) serve Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Most local bus services connect with the central train station, with more limited services to Bletchley and Wolverton. * {{go | name=Bletchley railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.995 | long=-0.736 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4869827 | content=Next to Bletchley Park and the National Computing Museum. }} * {{go | name=Wolverton railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.0653 | long=-0.803569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1824147 | content= }} ===By bus=== National Express services provide regular connections with coach services to many cities and regional airports, as well as larger ones such as Heathrow. Regional coach services are provided linking Northampton, [[Aylesbury]], [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]], and can be taken from either the railway station, town centre or the Milton Keynes Coachway, which is located near junction 14 of the M1. ===By car=== Milton Keynes is on the M1 motorway and on the A5 trunk road. From [[London]], [[Luton]] and the south, Milton Keynes can be accessed via junction 13. From [[Leicester]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] and the north, Milton Keynes can be accessed from junction 14. For east-west connections, the A421 links to [[Bedford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] to the east, and [[Buckingham]] and [[Oxford]] to the west. The Park and Ride service has 200 buses run every 30 minutes from Central Milton Keynes to MK Coachway (located near junction 14 of the M1) Sunday to Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturdays, see [http://www.parkandride.net/milton_keynes/miltonkeynes_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory] ===By plane=== '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/ London Luton Airport]''' ({{IATA|LTN}}), 25 miles south via the M1.<BR> '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}), 55 miles south via the M1 and M25.<BR> '''[[London Stansted Airport]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}), 58 miles to the east via the A421 and A1.<BR> * {{listing | type=go | name=Cranfield Airport | alt=ICAO: EGTC | url=http://www.cranfieldairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=52.072222 | long=-0.616667 | directions=7 miles east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cranfield Airport | wikidata=Q569168 | content=private flights only }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|52.04|-0.76|zoom=11}} Buses in Milton Keynes are frequent, and all estates are quite well covered. There are regular buses from most places to the city centre, train station, and Bletchley. Travelling by car is usually preferable as one of Milton Keynes's saving graces is its road network, although during rush hour, it can get somewhat congested in some areas. The dominance of the car is greatly helped by the road layout – the main roads of the city are laid out in a grid system with roundabouts at the intersections, so getting about is quick, although predictably less so in rush hour. The grid is formed of numbered 'H' roads running horizontally on the map and 'V' roads running vertically. Visitors who drive to Milton Keynes often get lost on these roads because they all look the same—the main roads are in tree-lined linear valleys to reduce road noise so there are few landmarks visible to navigate by. A map is recommended for people who are new to the town. Pedestrians and cyclists have their own network of 'redways' – paths made of red tarmac that broadly follow the grid roads but never meet them, either crossing over or underneath. The redways are a good way to get about. As with any place you are unfamiliar with, caution is advised, and as many of the redways cross minor roads cyclists and those with children should beware of traffic! The redways are often not well signposted, and that traversing them without a map can lead to you getting lost quite quickly! ==See== * {{see | name=The Peace Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Willen Park | lat=52.057697 | long=-0.725436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Milton-keynes-peace-pagoda.jpg | content=The first example in the Western world, is also worth a visit for a more tranquil experience. }} * {{see | name=Concrete Cows | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Concrete Cows | image=Concrete Cows, Milton Keynes.jpg | wikidata=Q5159043 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=In the UK, the city is known for its concrete cows, an art installation created by Liz Leyh (was once just off the H3, in Bancroft, but now is in the Centre:MK shopping centre). }} * {{see | name=Stony Stratford | alt= | url=http://www.stonystratford.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.0567 | long=-0.8526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q787279 | content=A charming and picturesque market town and centre of its eponymous district. It contains a number of buildings in the 'Arts and Crafts' style, notably The Old School House pub, 'The Retreat' alms houses and 'Nisi Domus' beside the RC Church. }} * {{see | name=Iron Trunk Aqueduct | alt= | url=https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/cosgrove-and-wolverton | email= | address= | lat=52.0687 | long=-0.8336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cosgrove aqueduct | image=CosgroveAq1.jpg | wikidata=Q5173904 | lastedit=2017-01-06 | content=Built in 1811, cast iron trough navigable aqueduct that carries the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, }} [[Image:Bletchley_Park_Mansion.jpg|thumb|300px|Bletchley Park]] * {{see | name=Bletchley Park | alt= | url=http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk | email= | address=The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, MK3 6EB | lat=51.996944 | long=-0.741944 | directions=next to Bletchley railway station | phone=+44 1908 640404 | tollfree= | hours= | price=All tickets are annual passes with unlimited entry for up to a year. Adult: £24.50, Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £22, Child (12 to 17): £16, Family (2 adults and 2 children): £65.50, Child (under 12): free | wikipedia=Bletchley Park | image=Bletchley Park - Draco2008.jpg | wikidata=Q155921 | lastedit=2017-07-16 | content=During [[World War II in Europe|World War II]] this country estate was the headquarters of a '''code-breaking project named ULTRA'''. This was a huge triumph for British Intelligence; they broke nearly all the codes used by the Germans and Italians and read most of their supposedly secret communications throughout the war. This was of enormous value to Allied commanders.<br />Arguably the Colossus machine &mdash; built at Bletchley to crack the Lorenz cipher used by parts of the German army &mdash; was the first programmable digital computer. Certainly Alan Turing &mdash; a Cambridge mathematician who was a key code-breaker during the war &mdash; made large contributions to the theory of computation before the war, and to both theory and practice after it. Several other ex-Bletchley people also became computer pioneers in the postwar years<br />The historic value of this site has now been belatedly recognised in the form of a museum with a significant number of things to do for both adults and children. }} * {{see | name=The National Museum of Computing | alt= | url=http://www.tnmoc.org/ | email= | address= | lat=51.9985 | long=-0.7435 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The National Museum of Computing | wikidata=Q2855072 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Bletchley Park is home to the National Museum of Computing. Only the Colossus Galleries of the NMC are open 7 days per week; the full museum is open most weekends and some weekdays. }} ==Do== Milton Keynes has attractions for the adventurous. Willen Lake has a wakeboard tow rope system; the Xscape has an indoor snow slope, a climbing wall and an indoor skydiving tower; the central bus station has a skate park' and the town has also a BMX track at Pineham. * {{do | name=Xscape | alt= | url=http://www.snozoneuk.com | email= | address=602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS | lat=52.040961 | long=-0.74964 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 357 025 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Xscape (building) | image=MiltonKeynesXScape01.jpg | wikidata=Q8045014 | content=A giant dome, home to a 16-screen cinema and Snozone, the largest indoor ski slope in the United Kingdom. }} * Families with younger children might like to head for the Gulliver's Land theme park or Eco Park next door or take a stroll and have a picnic at the nearby Willen Lake. * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Milton Keynes Dons | alt= | url=http://www.mkdons.com/ | email= | address=Stadium:mk, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST | lat=52.009444 | long=-0.733333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Dons F.C. | wikidata=Q248188 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Dons were promoted in 2019 and now play soccer in League One, England's third tier. They play at Stadium MK, capacity 30,000, two miles southeast of the railway station. In 2022 they hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * Because of the local value of the car culture, a growing car cruise and meet is staged in the car parks around the Network Rail head office on Sunday nights, and it is popular both with modders and the police. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/ | email= | address=500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ | lat=52.0441 | long=-0.7488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Theatre | image=Milton Keynes Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 746463.jpg | wikidata=Q6861265 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Billed as the country's "most popular" since it has the most people attending for any theatre in the country. Travelling shows and longer running productions are staged here, often large productions will come here as a final dry run before they take their shows to London's West End. }} *'''Stony Stratford''' is worth a visit to experience the more tranquil and traditional side of Milton Keynes. About 10 min from the City Centre by car, you will find a quaint high-street with some quirky independent shops, lots of pubs where you can get good old-fashioned British grub, a pint of beer and warm yourself by a real fire during colder months. If you feel like taking a stroll, you can walk out of the town and take a pleasant stroll along the river. * '''Woburn Village''' is about a 15-minute car journey from Milton Keynes and is well worth a visit. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Lightning | alt= | url= | email= | address=Planet Ice Arena, South Row, MK9 1DL | lat=52.032 | long=-0.771 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 540020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Lightning | wikidata=Q1785348 | lastedit=2016-08-16 | content=From September to late March you can see ice hockey most Saturday nights in Milton Keynes at the new Arena MK next to the railway station. The MK Lightning play in the top English Elite league. }} * {{do | name=National Bowl | alt=Milton Keynes Bowl | url=https://thenationalbowl.net/ | email=info@thenationalbowl.net | address=Watling St, MK5 8AA | lat=52.0186 | long=-0.760589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1785297 | lastedit=2021-05-03 | content=Known for international artists, this amphitheatre regularly hosts live music events. }} ==Buy== The Centre: MK is the main [http://www.thecentremk.com shopping centre] for the surrounding area and is where most of the shopping in Milton Keynes is to be had. It features branches of many high street chains, with over 230 stores. The centre is undercover with good disabled access. * {{buy | name=Centre: MK | alt= | url=http://www.thecentremk.com | email= | address=Witan Gate, MK9 2HP | lat=52.0436 | long=-0.7555 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre | image=Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes - geograph.org.uk - 1207993.jpg | wikidata=Q5061439 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content= }} The High Street in Stony Stratford offers a pleasant but small alternative. Most residential areas have their own convenience store. There are various retail parks with the larger DIY, carpet, furniture and warehouse-style clothes shops. ==Eat== Milton Keynes has a wide variety of restaurants both in the City Centre and in the outlying areas. In the city centre the restaurants are centred around the theatre district, Xscape and a new area called "The Hub". * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taipan | alt= | url=http://www.taipan-mk.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU | lat=52.044062 | long=-0.749708 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 331883 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is an excellent Chinese restaurant in the heart of the theatre district }} *'''The Centre: MK''', John Lewis restaurant is convenient. There is a wider range of smaller independent restaurants in outlying areas such as Stony Stratford, Wolverton, and Fenny Stratford. There is also decent pub food (and somewhat better beer) at The Plough in Simpson, and Ye Olde Swan in Woughton on the Green. Pub grub at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge can not be beaten. The Salford Swan, while not in Milton Keynes, is well worth a look for some excellent pub-restaurant food with a delightful atmosphere. Treat yourself to an English fry-up at '''Kay’s Kitchen''' in Stony Stratford. ==Drink== On a summer evening a trip to the theatre district or Xscape almost transports you to a Spanish holiday resort, such are the number of bars and clubs with people walking between them. Not much for a CAMRA member here though, as it's more for the bottle of Bud or Smirnoff Ice crowd. More traditional pubs can be found along the Stony Stratford high street, popular for pub crawls at weekends. Newport Pagnell, a few miles from the city centre, is also a good option with many good pubs and a good atmosphere ===The night life=== The nightlife (pubs and clubs) in Milton Keynes are focussed around the theatre District, Xscape snow dome and The Hub areas. ===Alternative venues=== * {{drink | name=Craufurd Arms | alt= | url=https://www.thecraufurdarms.com/ | email= | address=59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, MK12 5LT | lat=52.062398 | long=-0.814625 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 313864 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th Su 1PM-midnight, F Sa 1PM-2AM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=This pub with a large room attached has a series of bands, comedy, open mics sessions and other acts every week. Voted the Best Live Music Pub in the South East 2011. }} * {{drink | name=The Pitz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 500-person capacity venue catering mainly for rock acts, large supporter of local music. }} * {{drink | name=The Stables | alt= | url=https://stables.org/ | email= | address=Stockwell Lane, Wavendon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1908 280800 (box office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 450-person capacity venue a few miles outside of Milton Keynes. It is focused on Jazz music but attracts many musicians of all genres. }} * {{drink | name=Sabotage | alt= | url=http://www.sabotage-events.com/ | email= | address=Refurb, Margaret Powell Square Theatre District Central Milton Keynes (Friday) & Station Square Elder Gate Milton Keynes (Mondays) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=City-based alternative promotion with a wide range of music from DJs to live bands. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== Milton Keynes offers a variety of chain hotels, including Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ramada, Jury's Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn Express. Some are located in the bustling town centre and others in more peaceful spots, including the Holiday Inn Express adjacent to Willen Lake. * {{sleep | name=Horwood House | alt= | url=http://www.horwoodhouse.co.uk/ | email=recep.horwood@principal-hayley.com | address=Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PH | lat=51.969048 | long=-0.850504 | directions= | phone=+44 1296 722100 | tollfree= | fax=+44 870 889 5130 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q5907069| wikipedia=De Vere Horwood Estate | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkep/hoteldetail | email= | address=Tongwell St., MK15 0YA | lat=52.049088 | long=-0.710655 | directions= | phone=+44 871 902 1624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-31 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Cock Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-cock-hotel-stony-stratford {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=72-74 High St, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH | lat=52.057609 | long=-0.853743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Annex Guest Guardens | alt= | url= | email=guestgardensmotel@gmail.com | address=Guest Gardens, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0AF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From £75 | lastedit=2018-08-25 | content=Self-contained large annex. Max 4 people. 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed. Lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Butterfly Loft | alt= | url=https://butterflyloft.co.uk/ | email=kate.russell@russellhrconsulting.co.uk | address=1 Clare Stables, Vicarage Rd, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7889 322773 | tollfree= | checkin=4-9pm | checkout=10am | price=£85 per night | lastedit=2019-09-16 | content=First floor apartment for one or two people. Formerly part of the stable block of an old coaching inn, it has a comfortable king size bed, with ample storage space for clothes and shoes, a well stocked kitchenette, dining area, sitting room and even a desk and adjustable desk chair, shower room and toilet. There’s also central heating, a little wood burner, free-standing electric heaters, ‘cool towers’ for those hot summer nights, hair drier, towelling bathrobes and slippers, books, games, DVDs, CDs and USB electric sockets. Minimum two nights stay. }} ==Go next== *[[Woburn (Bedfordshire)|Woburn]] *[[Buckingham]] *[[Towcester]] *[[Bedford]] {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leicester]] | minorl1=[[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Luton]] | majorr1=[[London]] | image2=UK road A5.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=[[Rugby (England)|Rugby]] | minorl2=[[Towcester]] | directionr2=SE | majorr2=[[Leighton Buzzard]] | minorr2=[[Woburn]] }} {{IsPartOf|Buckinghamshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.0333333|-0.766666667}} ezhtlfa0krj1vuxhc6mc3zc5tk2h1hz 4491843 4491841 2022-07-28T14:30:17Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Hotels */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Milton_Keynes_Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/ Milton Keynes]''' is a town of 245,000 people (2019) in the [[South East (England)|South East]] of [[England]]. Milton Keynes is well known in the UK as a planned city built in the 1960s with emphatically modernist architecture. Milton Keynes is a thriving city of contrasts; from innovative new business and entertainment hubs, to theatre, cinema, walks in natural parkland, pub lunches and peaceful canal trips; and yes, it really does have the famous concrete cows (as well as real ones)! ==Understand== Imagine being able to design the perfect city almost completely from scratch. This is the premise under which internationally renowned urban planners and architects set out to create Milton Keynes in the 1960s and '70s. Of course, when mentioning Milton Keynes, people will often be met with "Ugh, it’s a soulless new city" or "What, is that the place with the concrete cows?" Most irritating is that often, the people that make those comments have neither lived there nor indeed spent much time there. Yes, it is a new city and yes, the centre of that city could be described as a little soulless with its chain restaurants and large shopping centre, but it was built on 150 million years of history and dotted around the 22,000 acres of countryside it resides in are many things to do, see and explore. Sites dating back to 2000 BC have been unearthed along with the remains of a major Roman villa, then dispersed amongst the city, itself built amongst many old towns. Also are numerous green spaces, a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, and fabulous shopping opportunities. The Ministry of Housing and Local Governments brief in 1967 requested a new town that could accommodate an incoming population of 150,000 Londoners over a period of 20 years. The city includes a number of pre-existing settlements and villages including '''Wolverton''', '''Bletchley''' and '''Stony Stratford''', all of which have expanded as part of its development. Stony Stratford in particular has fabulous British pubs serving good food and beer, a good variety of quaint shops to browse and beautiful river walks just behind the high street. Stony Stratford claims to be the place where the phrase ‘Cock & Bull Story’ was coined (from the name of two pubs/hotels on the High Street). ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Milton Keynes Central station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/MKC.aspx | email= | address= | lat=52.035 | long=-0.773 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2747135 | content=Rail connections are maintained by Virgin and London Midland on the West Coast main line, and frequent trains connect to [[London Euston]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Liverpool]], [[Manchester]], and farther north. }} Local and slow services also stop at Wolverton in the north and Bletchley in the south. Trains from Bedford (the Marston Vale line) serve Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Most local bus services connect with the central train station, with more limited services to Bletchley and Wolverton. * {{go | name=Bletchley railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.995 | long=-0.736 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4869827 | content=Next to Bletchley Park and the National Computing Museum. }} * {{go | name=Wolverton railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.0653 | long=-0.803569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1824147 | content= }} ===By bus=== National Express services provide regular connections with coach services to many cities and regional airports, as well as larger ones such as Heathrow. Regional coach services are provided linking Northampton, [[Aylesbury]], [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]], and can be taken from either the railway station, town centre or the Milton Keynes Coachway, which is located near junction 14 of the M1. ===By car=== Milton Keynes is on the M1 motorway and on the A5 trunk road. From [[London]], [[Luton]] and the south, Milton Keynes can be accessed via junction 13. From [[Leicester]], [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] and the north, Milton Keynes can be accessed from junction 14. For east-west connections, the A421 links to [[Bedford]] and [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] to the east, and [[Buckingham]] and [[Oxford]] to the west. The Park and Ride service has 200 buses run every 30 minutes from Central Milton Keynes to MK Coachway (located near junction 14 of the M1) Sunday to Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturdays, see [http://www.parkandride.net/milton_keynes/miltonkeynes_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory] ===By plane=== '''[http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/ London Luton Airport]''' ({{IATA|LTN}}), 25 miles south via the M1.<BR> '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}), 55 miles south via the M1 and M25.<BR> '''[[London Stansted Airport]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}), 58 miles to the east via the A421 and A1.<BR> * {{listing | type=go | name=Cranfield Airport | alt=ICAO: EGTC | url=http://www.cranfieldairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=52.072222 | long=-0.616667 | directions=7 miles east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cranfield Airport | wikidata=Q569168 | content=private flights only }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|52.04|-0.76|zoom=11}} Buses in Milton Keynes are frequent, and all estates are quite well covered. There are regular buses from most places to the city centre, train station, and Bletchley. Travelling by car is usually preferable as one of Milton Keynes's saving graces is its road network, although during rush hour, it can get somewhat congested in some areas. The dominance of the car is greatly helped by the road layout – the main roads of the city are laid out in a grid system with roundabouts at the intersections, so getting about is quick, although predictably less so in rush hour. The grid is formed of numbered 'H' roads running horizontally on the map and 'V' roads running vertically. Visitors who drive to Milton Keynes often get lost on these roads because they all look the same—the main roads are in tree-lined linear valleys to reduce road noise so there are few landmarks visible to navigate by. A map is recommended for people who are new to the town. Pedestrians and cyclists have their own network of 'redways' – paths made of red tarmac that broadly follow the grid roads but never meet them, either crossing over or underneath. The redways are a good way to get about. As with any place you are unfamiliar with, caution is advised, and as many of the redways cross minor roads cyclists and those with children should beware of traffic! The redways are often not well signposted, and that traversing them without a map can lead to you getting lost quite quickly! ==See== * {{see | name=The Peace Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Willen Park | lat=52.057697 | long=-0.725436 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Milton-keynes-peace-pagoda.jpg | content=The first example in the Western world, is also worth a visit for a more tranquil experience. }} * {{see | name=Concrete Cows | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Concrete Cows | image=Concrete Cows, Milton Keynes.jpg | wikidata=Q5159043 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=In the UK, the city is known for its concrete cows, an art installation created by Liz Leyh (was once just off the H3, in Bancroft, but now is in the Centre:MK shopping centre). }} * {{see | name=Stony Stratford | alt= | url=http://www.stonystratford.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.0567 | long=-0.8526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q787279 | content=A charming and picturesque market town and centre of its eponymous district. It contains a number of buildings in the 'Arts and Crafts' style, notably The Old School House pub, 'The Retreat' alms houses and 'Nisi Domus' beside the RC Church. }} * {{see | name=Iron Trunk Aqueduct | alt= | url=https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/cosgrove-and-wolverton | email= | address= | lat=52.0687 | long=-0.8336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cosgrove aqueduct | image=CosgroveAq1.jpg | wikidata=Q5173904 | lastedit=2017-01-06 | content=Built in 1811, cast iron trough navigable aqueduct that carries the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse, }} [[Image:Bletchley_Park_Mansion.jpg|thumb|300px|Bletchley Park]] * {{see | name=Bletchley Park | alt= | url=http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk | email= | address=The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, MK3 6EB | lat=51.996944 | long=-0.741944 | directions=next to Bletchley railway station | phone=+44 1908 640404 | tollfree= | hours= | price=All tickets are annual passes with unlimited entry for up to a year. Adult: £24.50, Concession (over 60s and students with valid ID): £22, Child (12 to 17): £16, Family (2 adults and 2 children): £65.50, Child (under 12): free | wikipedia=Bletchley Park | image=Bletchley Park - Draco2008.jpg | wikidata=Q155921 | lastedit=2017-07-16 | content=During [[World War II in Europe|World War II]] this country estate was the headquarters of a '''code-breaking project named ULTRA'''. This was a huge triumph for British Intelligence; they broke nearly all the codes used by the Germans and Italians and read most of their supposedly secret communications throughout the war. This was of enormous value to Allied commanders.<br />Arguably the Colossus machine &mdash; built at Bletchley to crack the Lorenz cipher used by parts of the German army &mdash; was the first programmable digital computer. Certainly Alan Turing &mdash; a Cambridge mathematician who was a key code-breaker during the war &mdash; made large contributions to the theory of computation before the war, and to both theory and practice after it. Several other ex-Bletchley people also became computer pioneers in the postwar years<br />The historic value of this site has now been belatedly recognised in the form of a museum with a significant number of things to do for both adults and children. }} * {{see | name=The National Museum of Computing | alt= | url=http://www.tnmoc.org/ | email= | address= | lat=51.9985 | long=-0.7435 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=The National Museum of Computing | wikidata=Q2855072 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Bletchley Park is home to the National Museum of Computing. Only the Colossus Galleries of the NMC are open 7 days per week; the full museum is open most weekends and some weekdays. }} ==Do== Milton Keynes has attractions for the adventurous. Willen Lake has a wakeboard tow rope system; the Xscape has an indoor snow slope, a climbing wall and an indoor skydiving tower; the central bus station has a skate park' and the town has also a BMX track at Pineham. * {{do | name=Xscape | alt= | url=http://www.snozoneuk.com | email= | address=602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS | lat=52.040961 | long=-0.74964 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 357 025 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Xscape (building) | image=MiltonKeynesXScape01.jpg | wikidata=Q8045014 | content=A giant dome, home to a 16-screen cinema and Snozone, the largest indoor ski slope in the United Kingdom. }} * Families with younger children might like to head for the Gulliver's Land theme park or Eco Park next door or take a stroll and have a picnic at the nearby Willen Lake. * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Milton Keynes Dons | alt= | url=http://www.mkdons.com/ | email= | address=Stadium:mk, Stadium Way, MK1 1ST | lat=52.009444 | long=-0.733333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Dons F.C. | wikidata=Q248188 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Dons were promoted in 2019 and now play soccer in League One, England's third tier. They play at Stadium MK, capacity 30,000, two miles southeast of the railway station. In 2022 they hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * Because of the local value of the car culture, a growing car cruise and meet is staged in the car parks around the Network Rail head office on Sunday nights, and it is popular both with modders and the police. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/ | email= | address=500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ | lat=52.0441 | long=-0.7488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Theatre | image=Milton Keynes Theatre - geograph.org.uk - 746463.jpg | wikidata=Q6861265 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content=Billed as the country's "most popular" since it has the most people attending for any theatre in the country. Travelling shows and longer running productions are staged here, often large productions will come here as a final dry run before they take their shows to London's West End. }} *'''Stony Stratford''' is worth a visit to experience the more tranquil and traditional side of Milton Keynes. About 10 min from the City Centre by car, you will find a quaint high-street with some quirky independent shops, lots of pubs where you can get good old-fashioned British grub, a pint of beer and warm yourself by a real fire during colder months. If you feel like taking a stroll, you can walk out of the town and take a pleasant stroll along the river. * '''Woburn Village''' is about a 15-minute car journey from Milton Keynes and is well worth a visit. * {{do | name=Milton Keynes Lightning | alt= | url= | email= | address=Planet Ice Arena, South Row, MK9 1DL | lat=52.032 | long=-0.771 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 540020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Milton Keynes Lightning | wikidata=Q1785348 | lastedit=2016-08-16 | content=From September to late March you can see ice hockey most Saturday nights in Milton Keynes at the new Arena MK next to the railway station. The MK Lightning play in the top English Elite league. }} * {{do | name=National Bowl | alt=Milton Keynes Bowl | url=https://thenationalbowl.net/ | email=info@thenationalbowl.net | address=Watling St, MK5 8AA | lat=52.0186 | long=-0.760589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1785297 | lastedit=2021-05-03 | content=Known for international artists, this amphitheatre regularly hosts live music events. }} ==Buy== The Centre: MK is the main [http://www.thecentremk.com shopping centre] for the surrounding area and is where most of the shopping in Milton Keynes is to be had. It features branches of many high street chains, with over 230 stores. The centre is undercover with good disabled access. * {{buy | name=Centre: MK | alt= | url=http://www.thecentremk.com | email= | address=Witan Gate, MK9 2HP | lat=52.0436 | long=-0.7555 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre | image=Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes - geograph.org.uk - 1207993.jpg | wikidata=Q5061439 | lastedit=2017-12-26 | content= }} The High Street in Stony Stratford offers a pleasant but small alternative. Most residential areas have their own convenience store. There are various retail parks with the larger DIY, carpet, furniture and warehouse-style clothes shops. ==Eat== Milton Keynes has a wide variety of restaurants both in the City Centre and in the outlying areas. In the city centre the restaurants are centred around the theatre district, Xscape and a new area called "The Hub". * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taipan | alt= | url=http://www.taipan-mk.co.uk/ | email= | address=5 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU | lat=52.044062 | long=-0.749708 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 331883 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is an excellent Chinese restaurant in the heart of the theatre district }} *'''The Centre: MK''', John Lewis restaurant is convenient. There is a wider range of smaller independent restaurants in outlying areas such as Stony Stratford, Wolverton, and Fenny Stratford. There is also decent pub food (and somewhat better beer) at The Plough in Simpson, and Ye Olde Swan in Woughton on the Green. Pub grub at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge can not be beaten. The Salford Swan, while not in Milton Keynes, is well worth a look for some excellent pub-restaurant food with a delightful atmosphere. Treat yourself to an English fry-up at '''Kay’s Kitchen''' in Stony Stratford. ==Drink== On a summer evening a trip to the theatre district or Xscape almost transports you to a Spanish holiday resort, such are the number of bars and clubs with people walking between them. Not much for a CAMRA member here though, as it's more for the bottle of Bud or Smirnoff Ice crowd. More traditional pubs can be found along the Stony Stratford high street, popular for pub crawls at weekends. Newport Pagnell, a few miles from the city centre, is also a good option with many good pubs and a good atmosphere ===The night life=== The nightlife (pubs and clubs) in Milton Keynes are focussed around the theatre District, Xscape snow dome and The Hub areas. ===Alternative venues=== * {{drink | name=Craufurd Arms | alt= | url=https://www.thecraufurdarms.com/ | email= | address=59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, MK12 5LT | lat=52.062398 | long=-0.814625 | directions= | phone=+44 1908 313864 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th Su 1PM-midnight, F Sa 1PM-2AM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=This pub with a large room attached has a series of bands, comedy, open mics sessions and other acts every week. Voted the Best Live Music Pub in the South East 2011. }} * {{drink | name=The Pitz | alt= | url= | email= | address=Woughton Leisure Centre, Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 500-person capacity venue catering mainly for rock acts, large supporter of local music. }} * {{drink | name=The Stables | alt= | url=https://stables.org/ | email= | address=Stockwell Lane, Wavendon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1908 280800 (box office) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=A 450-person capacity venue a few miles outside of Milton Keynes. It is focused on Jazz music but attracts many musicians of all genres. }} * {{drink | name=Sabotage | alt= | url=http://www.sabotage-events.com/ | email= | address=Refurb, Margaret Powell Square Theatre District Central Milton Keynes (Friday) & Station Square Elder Gate Milton Keynes (Mondays) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-09-19 | content=City-based alternative promotion with a wide range of music from DJs to live bands. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== Milton Keynes offers a variety of chain hotels, including Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ramada, Jury's Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn Express. Some are located in the bustling town centre and others in more peaceful spots, including the Holiday Inn Express adjacent to Willen Lake. * {{sleep | name=Horwood House | alt= | url=http://www.horwoodhouse.co.uk/ | email=recep.horwood@principal-hayley.com | address=Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PH | lat=51.969048 | long=-0.850504 | directions= | phone=+44 1296 722100 | tollfree= | fax=+44 870 889 5130 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q5907069| wikipedia=De Vere Horwood Estate | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/milton-keynes/mlkep/hoteldetail | email= | address=Tongwell St., MK15 0YA | lat=52.049088 | long=-0.710655 | directions= | phone=+44 871 902 1624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-31 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Cock Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-cock-hotel-stony-stratford {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=72-74 High St, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH | lat=52.057609 | long=-0.853743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Annex Guest Guardens | alt= | url= | email=guestgardensmotel@gmail.com | address=Guest Gardens, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 0AF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From £75 | lastedit=2018-08-25 | content=Self-contained large annex. Max 4 people. 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed. Lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=The Butterfly Loft | alt= | url=https://butterflyloft.co.uk/ | email=kate.russell@russellhrconsulting.co.uk | address=1 Clare Stables, Vicarage Rd, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 7889 322773 | tollfree= | checkin=4-9PM | checkout=10AM | price=£85 per night | lastedit=2019-09-16 | content=First floor apartment for one or two people. Formerly part of the stable block of an old coaching inn, it has a comfortable king size bed, with ample storage space for clothes and shoes, a well stocked kitchenette, dining area, sitting room and even a desk and adjustable desk chair, shower room and toilet. There’s also central heating, a little wood burner, free-standing electric heaters, ‘cool towers’ for those hot summer nights, hair drier, towelling bathrobes and slippers, books, games, DVDs, CDs and USB electric sockets. Minimum two nights stay. }} ==Go next== *[[Woburn (Bedfordshire)|Woburn]] *[[Buckingham]] *[[Towcester]] *[[Bedford]] {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leicester]] | minorl1=[[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Luton]] | majorr1=[[London]] | image2=UK road A5.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=NW | majorl2=[[Rugby (England)|Rugby]] | minorl2=[[Towcester]] | directionr2=SE | majorr2=[[Leighton Buzzard]] | minorr2=[[Woburn]] }} {{IsPartOf|Buckinghamshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.0333333|-0.766666667}} eghffoais7u6ymwkke096w75kowaigk 0 22913 4492237 4489307 2022-07-29T10:31:02Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mont-Saint-Hilaire-Panorama urbain, extrait de la photo de Wikiabou intitulée Village de Mont-Saint-Hilaire avec la montagne en arrière plan.jpg}} [[File:Mont Saint-Hilaire-Vue du pont-2022-03-08.jpg|right|thumb|Town and mountain]] '''[https://www.ville.mont-saint-hilaire.qc.ca Mont-Saint-Hilaire]''' is a town of about 19,000 (2020) near [[Montreal]], east of the Richelieu River, in [[La Vallée-du-Richelieu]], [[Quebec]]. Mont-Saint-Hilaire is also the name of the mountain in the town, which overlooks the entire region. It is picturesque and has numerous hiking trails. Mont-Saint-Hilaire is distinguished by its resort on the east bank of the Richelieu River, its agrotourism (orchards, vineyard, cider house, apple products, market gardening products), its shops, its restaurants, its accommodation services, its residences for seniors, its three museums (Domaine Ozias Leduc, La Maison Amérindienne, the Mont-Saint-Hilaire Fine Arts Museum), its train station (train service linking downtown Montreal), its places of worship, the Center de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire and its nautical infrastructure (docks, landing stages, launching ramps, boat storage) promoting pleasure boating. ==Understand== Mont-Saint-Hilaire is an important apple-growing region. There is also a significant deposit of the semi-precious mineral sodalite near Mont-Saint-Hilaire. ===History=== At all times in history, the Richelieu River has proven to be a natural nerve centre and cross-border route between the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain in the United States. This legendary valley contains vestiges of the Amerindian era, of commercial or pleasure navigation, as well as wars and skirmishes between Indigenous people, French, British and Americans. ;Prehistory [[File:Mont-Saint-Hilaire-Maison amérindienne-2022-06-14.jpg|thumb|The Native American House Museum]] Thousands of artifacts have been found in the Richelieu River Valley, dating from the Amerindian era, reaching its peak 21,000 years ago. Following the arrival of Europeans in America, the way of life of the Indigenous people was transformed, at first mainly thanks to the metal tools imported from Europe. ;Colonization The first map of the region was drawn by Samuel de Champlain in 1609. The town of Sorel was founded in 1642. In 1665, the Chambly road was laid out between the towns of Chambly and Longueuil by the troops of the Régiment de Carignan-Salières; it is the first motorable road in Canada. The construction of the Saint-Ours canal (1843) and the Chambly canal (1849) proved to be a significant lever for Canada-United States cross-border trade via the Richelieu, over more than 100 years. At the end of the 19th century, the railways supplanted river transport on the Richelieu. Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouville was granted lordship over the region in 1694. By 1745 a mountain village had been formed with the first chapel being built in 1798 near the Richelieu River. In 1822, a ferry operating between Beloeil and Mont-Saint-Hilaire came into service. A bridge, enabling Beloeil and St. Hilaire to be connected by rail, was built in 1848 by the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railway. The Campbell family, owners of the mountain after that of Rouville, sold the mountain to a British officer, Brigadier-General Andrew Gault, in whose ownership it remained for 45 years. Gault then bequeathed the mountain to McGill University before his death in 1958. In 1864, Canada's worst rail disaster occurred here when a passenger train passed a red signal and fell off an open swing bridge into the Richelieu River, killing around 99 people. ;Wars and Rebellion of 1837-38 Designated the valley of the forts, the valley of the Richelieu River was the scene of military operations during the two Franco-Iroquois wars (1643-1667 and 1684-1701), the intercolonial wars (1689-1760), the American Revolution (1775-1776), the American Revolutionary War (1776-1783) and the War of 1812-1814. The 1837-38 Patriot Rebellion followed many secret assemblies in the early 19th century aimed at establishing full democracy and French-speaking rights. ===Geography=== [[File:Mont Saint-Hilaire et la ville-2022-05-15.jpg|thumb|Mont Saint-Hilaire and the city, seen from the Résidence Le Quartier de Mont-Saint-Hilaire.]] Mont-Saint-Hilaire extends over {{km|9.2}} from the east bank of the Richelieu River from the railway bridge over the Richelieu River. The distance is {{km|13.9}} between the summit of Mont Saint-Hilaire and that of Mont Rougement; and {{km|11.2}} with the summit of Mont Saint-Bruno. The limit of Mont-Saint-Hilaire stops at the foot of Mont Saint-Hilaire (east side); thus the distance between the Richelieu River (at the height of the bridge) and the eastern limit of the municipality is {{km|5.7}}. ==Get in== === By car === * From [[Montréal]] (35 km, time: 44 min. Take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (southbound); take boulevard Taschereau (westbound); take route 116 (eastbound) to the village of Saint-Hilaire. * From [[Quebec (city)|Quebec]] (220 km, time: 2 hr 16 min). Take Autoroute 20 (westbound) up to Saint-Hilaire; take Grande-Allée (westbound); take the 116 (westbound). ===By train=== Mont-Saint-Hilaire is served by the Mont-Saint-Hilaire commuter rail station on the Réseau de transport métropolitain's (RTM) Mont-Saint-Hilaire line. To get there from Montreal if you do not have a car, the easiest approach is to take the AMT commuter trains from Montreal's Gare Centrale (Central Station). Prices and timetables can be found [http://www.amt.qc.ca/tc/train/index.asp here], and it should cost around $8 each way. As the local train station is 4-5 km from the trailhead, the most effective means to get there is to hitchhike or take a taxi. ===By bus=== * [https://exo.quebec/fr/planifier-trajet/autobus/CITVR EXO] serves the municipalities/cities of the Richelieu valley, in particular (nearby) Otterburn Park, McMasterville, St-Hyacinthe, Beloeil, and Mont-Saint-Hilaire. See the website for schedules. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape}} Local bus service is provided by the RTM's Vallée du Richelieu sector. ==See== * {{see | name=Ciné-Parc Saint-Hilaire | alt= | url=https://st-hilaire.cine-parc.com/ | email=infos@cine-parc.com | address=800, chemin du Ciné Parc | lat=45.59698| long=-73.14238 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-0402 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Outdoor cinema park. }} [[File:Maison natale Ozias-Leduc.JPG|thumb|Birthplace of Ozias Leduc in Saint-Hilaire]] * {{see | name=Domaine Ozias Leduc| alt= | url=https://mbamsh.com/maisons-artistes/domaine-ozias-leduc| email=reception@mbamsh.com | address=272 chemin Ozias-Leduc| lat=45.54601 | long=-73.18499 | directions= | phone=+1 450-536-3033 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Ozias Leduc (1864-1955) was a prolific church decorator and easel painter. This nationally renowned artist exerted a significant influence on Quebec and Canadian painting of the 20th century, notably with Paul-Émile Borduas, Jean-Paul Riopelle and many others. }} * {{see | name=La Maison amérindienne | alt=The First Nations House | url=https://www.maisonamerindienne.com/ | email=info@maisonamerindienne.com | address=510, Montée des Trente | lat=45.54937 | long=-73.18914 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-2500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=The museum La Maison amérindienne is a place of exchange, sharing and rapprochement. Its mission is to make the First Nations better known (including their knowledge and know-how) through museum, environmental and gastronomic activities. }} * {{see | name=Le Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire | alt= | url=https://mbamsh.com | email= | address=150 Rue du Centre Civique | lat=45.56586 | long=-73.19031 | directions= | phone=+1 450-536-3033 | tollfree= | hours=General $6, seniors and students $5, children (6 to 12 years old) $4, children (0 to 5 years old) free, family (two adults and two children) $16 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=The major art museum on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. It was founded in 1993 to promote the work of regional artists Jordi Bonet, Paul-Émile Borduas and Ozias Leduc. The museum includes the houses of Borduas and Leduc, which can be visited. Exhibitions are art from the area, and other Quebec artists such as Jean-Paul Lemieux and Nancy Petry. }} * {{see | name=Eglise Saint-Hilaire | alt=Saint-Hilaire Church | url=https://www.paroissesainthilaire.com | email= | address=260 Chemin des Patriotes Nord | lat=45.5703 | long=-73.19452 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-4434 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-26 | content=Church facing the Richelieu River. }}<!--does this listing pass [[wv:worship]]?--> ** {{listing | type=see | name=Patrimoine Hilairemontais | alt= | url=http://patrimoinehilairemontais.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 438-777-7958 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=In the summer, offers guided tours of the works of Ozias Leduc in Saint-Hilaire church. }} ** {{see | name=Cimetière de Mont-Saint-Hilaire | alt=Mont-Saint-Hilaire Cemetery | url=https://mbamsh.com | email= | address=rue Désaultels | lat=45.57095 | long=-73.19212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Catholic cemetery. }} * {{see | name=Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des derniers jours | alt=Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=fra | email= | address=955, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.5769 | long=-73.17282 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-5251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Place of worship. }} * {{see | name=Maison Yuan | alt=| url= | email= | address=754, chemin des Patriotes | lat=45.58395 | long=-73.18905 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Place of worship. }} ===Events=== * {{event | name=Marché public estival| alt=Summer Public Market | url= | email= | address=City Hall Parking (library side)| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-Jun to mid-Sep, each Wednesday| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Exclusively agri-food public market. About thirty producers offer their farm products and ready-to-go meals. The first edition took place in 2019. }} * {{event | name=Rallye historique | alt=Historic rally | url=https://rallye.villemsh.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=The route of this historic rally is intended for people of all ages. It allows you to cycle the 7 km of the circuit, to discover the historical heritage and to visit the Domaine Ozias-Leduc. Ideal activity for photo enthusiasts and history buffs. }} ==Do== [[File:Mont Saint-Hilaire 52.jpg|right|thumb|Mountain trail at Mont Saint-Hilaire]] * {{do | name=McGill University's Gault Nature Reserve | alt=Centre de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire | url=https://www.centrenature.qc.ca | email= | address=422, chemin des Moulins | lat=45.53532 | long=-73.15694 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Cost around $5 per person | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Hiking trails, and over a thousand hectares of primeval forest. }} ==Buy== ===Foods=== * {{buy | name=Maxi | alt= | url=https://www.maxi.ca/store-locator/details/8856?utm_source=G&utm_medium=LPM&utm_campaign=Loblaws | email= | address=345, boulevard Honorius-Charbonneau | lat=45.56345| long=-73.18925 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-9848 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=General grocery store. }} * {{buy | name=Metro Plus Riendeau St-Hilaire | alt= | url=https://www.metro.ca/trouver-une-epicerie/151 | email= | address=345, boulevard Honorius-Charbonneau | lat=45.56394| long=-73.18828 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-8977 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=General grocery store. }} ===Specialized food stores=== * {{buy | name=Boulangerie Le Pain Dans Les Voiles | alt=Bakery Le Pain Dans Les Voiles | url=https://lepaindanslesvoiles.com/ | email= | address=250, rue St-Georges | lat=45.56274 | long=-73.19193 | directions= | phone=+1 450-281-0779 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Boulangerie, café. }} * {{buy | name=Chocolat Favoris | alt=Chocolate Favorites | url=https://www.chocolatsfavoris.com/fr | email= | address=77, boulevard Sir Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.56372 | long=-73.19715 | directions= | phone=+1 450-339-3956 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Shop offering chocolate products, including cocktail boxes. Online Store. Collection in chocolate factory, home delivery. }} * {{buy | name=Les Aliments Naturels L'Eau Vive inc | alt= | url=http://www.eau-vive.ca/ | email= | address=248, rue St-Georges | lat=45.56265 | long=-73.19202 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-5767 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pro-Snack inc | alt= | url=https://pro-snack.com/ | email= | address=512, rue Gabrielle-Messier | lat=45.57766 | long=-73.18697| directions= | phone=+1 450-714-1112 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Vacuum-packed snack service. }} * {{buy | name=SAQ| alt= | url=https://www.saq.com/fr/store/23365?utm_source=G&utm_medium=lpm&utm_campaign=saq | email= | address=460, boulevard Sir Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.56596 | long=-73.18305| directions= | phone=+1 450-464-3236 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Liquor store. }} * {{buy | name=Tite Frette - Mont-St-Hilaire| alt= | url=https://www.titefrette.ca/ | email= | address=620, boulevard Sir Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.57057 | long=-73.17755| directions= | phone=+1 450-446-6464 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Beer store. }} ===Agrotourism=== * {{buy | name=Alpagas du Domaine Poissant inc | alt=Alpacas from Domaine Poissant inc | url=https://www.alpagasdudomainepoissant.com/reservation/ | email= | address=1235, chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.52958 | long=-73.15137 | directions= | phone=+1 514-316-5975 | tollfree= | hours=Shop open year round. | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Main activities: guided tour of the farm. Walk with alpaca(s), evening walk with alpaca(s), Zen yoga with alpacas, parent-child yoga with alpacas. Tours are by reservation only. }} ===Orchards, Vineyard=== * {{buy | name=Au Pavillon de la Pomme | alt= | url=http://www.pavillondelapomme.com/ | email=info@pavillondelapomme.com | address=1130, boulevard Sir Wilfrid-Laurier| lat=45.57893 | long=-73.16739 | directions=at the foot of the north flank of Mont Saint-Hilaire | phone=+1 450-464-2654 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Diversified farm offering apple and berry products. }} * {{buy | name=Cidrerie Cryo | alt=Cryo cider house | url=http://www.cidreriecryo.com | email= | address=85 Rang des Étangs | lat=45.52139 | long=-73.16015 | directions= | phone=+1 450-813-7011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-26 | content=Artisanal ciderhouse producing ice, still or sparkling ciders. }} * {{buy | name=Cidrerie du Verger Gaston | alt=Verger Gaston cider house | url= | email= | address=1174, chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.53308 | long=-73.16001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. }} * {{buy | name=Domaine de Cavel-Verger Biologique | alt=Domaine de Cavel-Organic Orchard | url= | email= | address=1174, chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.53366 | long=-73.16070 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-3455 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. }} * {{buy | name=Domaine Vineterra, vignoble | alt=Domaine Vineterra, vineyard | url=https://www.vineterra.ca/ | email=info@vineterra.ca | address=815, chemin Pion| lat=45.59773 | long=-73.15928 | directions= | phone=+1 450-584-3788 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Vineyard }} * {{buy | name=Le Flanc Nord - Verger & Cidrerie | alt=The North Flank - Orchard & Cider House | url=http://www.vergerduflancnord.com/ | email= | address=835, chemin Rouillard | lat=45.57178 | long=-73.15426 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-3455 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. }} * {{buy | name=Les 7 fruits du Château | alt=The 7 fruits of the castle | url=https://www.bonjourquebec.com/fr-ca/fiche/quoi-faire/visites-et-patrimoine/fermes-agrotouristiques/les-7-fruits-du-chateau-219696612 | email= | address=1172, chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.53130 | long=-73.15637 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-9965 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. Activities: U-pick, tasting, exhibitions and flora observation. }} * {{buy | name=Verger François Legault | alt=Francois Legault Orchard | url= | email= | address=111, rang des Étangs | lat=45.52626 | long=-73.15178 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-6492 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. }} * {{buy | name=Verger La Vieille Forge | alt=Orchard The Old Forge | url= | email= | address=1112, chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.53372 | long=-73.15882 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Orchard. }} * {{buy | name=Vignoble Les Murmures | alt= | url= | email= | address=2750, rue Noiseux| lat=45.53909 | long=-73.13826 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-1730 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Vineyard. }} * {{buy | name=Vergers Petit et Fils | alt= | url= | email= | address=1020, Chemin de la Montagne | lat=45.53443 | long=-73.16573 | directions= | phone=+1 450-468-9926 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=Apple orchard. Pick your own apples. A variety of ciders and other apple products for sale. Creperie open Sa Su 09:00-15:00. }} ==Eat== Several restaurants or dining rooms in the Montérégie have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have demonstrated great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as the display of the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g. by reservation, drive-thru service), required health measures (e.g., vaccination record, mask, distancing), other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. * {{eat | name=Café Chez Cheval | alt= | url= | email= | address=290 Boul Sir Wilfred Laurier | lat=45.56233 | long=-73.18944 | directions= | phone=+1 450-281-2244 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Resto La Grand-Mere Poule | alt= | url=http://m.restolagrandmerepoule.com/ | email= | address=430 Boul Sir Wilfred Laurier | lat=45.56694 | long=-73.18223 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-9419 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 06:00-03:00, Sa Su 07:00-03:00 | price=Breakfast dishes $5-17 | lastedit=2018-12-26 | content=Vegetarian and gluten-free options. }} * {{eat | name=Boulangerie Le Pain Dans Les Voiles | alt= | url=http://lepaindanslesvoiles.com/ | email= | address=250 Rue Saint Georges | lat=45.56273 | long=-73.19194 | directions= | phone=+1 450-281-0779 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 06:30-18:00, Sa Su 07:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-26 | content=Bakery cafe with bread, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas. }} * {{eat | name=Casse-Croûte du Pont Noir | alt= | url=https://patrick798.wixsite.com/pontnoir | email= | address=488 des Patriotes Ch S | lat=45.54908 | long=-73.2052 | directions= | phone=+1 450-446-8888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:00-19:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-12-26 | content=Fries, poutine, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, hamburgers, paninis, hot dogs. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Fleurs D'Asie | alt=Asian Flowers Restaurant | url=https://restaurant-fleurs-dalis.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral | email= | address=876, Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier| lat=45.57260 | long=-73.17550 | directions= | phone=+1 438-985-5796 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Restaurant offering Asian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Koh Tao | alt= | url=https://koh-tao.ca/ | email=info@koh-tao.ca | address=377, Boul Sir Wilfred Laurier | lat=45.56482 | long=-73.18657 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-8883 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Dining room. Meals for consumption on the spot or to take away. Catering buffet service. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jardins du Paradis | alt= | url=http://pizzajardinduparadis.com/ | email= | address=312 Boul Sir Wilfred Laurier | lat=45.56242 | long=-73.18879 | directions= | phone=+1 450-464-4447 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant L'Étoile St-Hilaire | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/restaurantletoilesthilaire | email= | address=874, Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.57218 | long=-73.17591 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-0457 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Varied menu. Daily specials are posted on the website. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Shop | alt= | url=https://sushishop.com/fr/restaurant/sushi-shop-mont-saint-hilaire/?utm_source=G&utm_medium=LPM&utm_campaign=MTY | email= | address=340 Boul Sir Wilfred Laurier | lat=45.56322 | long=-73.18648 | directions= | phone=+1 450-446-5222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Online ordering service. }} ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Ludus Bar Lounge | alt= | url=https://manoirrouvillecampbell.com/ludus-bar-lounge/ | email=reception@manoirrouvillecampbell.com | address=1225, chemin des Patriotes Sud | lat=45.55948 | long=-73.20063 | directions= | phone=+1 418-446-6060 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Ludus Bar Lounge du Manoir Rouville-Campbell. }} ==Sleep== ===Hotels, motels=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Transit| alt= | url=http://hotelletransit.com/ | email=hotelletransit@gmail.com | address=30, rue Brunet| lat=45.59255 | long=-73.18134 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-2222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel Le Transit | alt= | url=http://www.motelletransit.com/english/english.htm | email= | address=30 Rue Brunet (Manic-5) | lat=45.59253 | long=-73.18129 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-2222 | tollfree=+1-800-467-2880 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-18 | content=Coffee and newspapers available in the lounge. Bar, free high speed wireless internet, room service menu. Air-conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel Saint-Hilaire | alt= | url= | email= | address=161, boulevard Sir Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.56348 | long=-73.19591 | directions=Located near route 116 and near the bridge crossing Richelieu River | phone=+1 450-467-2891 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content= }} ===Gîtes, chalets=== * {{sleep | name=Diane Bourdon | alt= | url= | email= | address=986, boulevard Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier | lat=45.57680 | long=-73.17079 | directions= | phone=+1 514-617-2867 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Hotel }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte Bernache | alt= | url= | email= | address=298, rue des Bernaches | lat=45.57672 | long=-73.17009 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=[[Gîte]]. }} ==Connect== ==Cope== === Municipal services === * {{do | name=Bibliothèque Armand Cardinal | alt=Armand Cardinal Library | url=https://www.villemsh.ca/sports-culture-et-loisirs/bibliotheque/informations-generales/ | email=bibliotheque@villemsh.ca | address=150, rue du Centre-Civique | lat=45.56582 | long=-73.19037 | directions=Building located opposite the town hall. | phone=+1 450 467-2854, ext 2268 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=The Armand Cardinal library has a rich and varied collection of more than 80,000 documents, including 70,000 books of all genres and for all ages, newspapers, magazines, journals, multimedia documents, read books, compact discs, DVDs, works of reference, digital books, etc. }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Quebec Autoroute 20.svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | image1a=Trans-Canada Highway Quebec.svg | imagesize1a=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Montreal]] | minorl1=[[Longueuil]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Quebec City]] | minorr1=[[Drummondville]] | image2=Qc116.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=O | majorl2=[[Longueuil]] | minorl2=[[Beloeil]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Lévis]] | minorr2=[[Victoriaville]] | image3=Qc133.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Sorel-Tracy]] | minorl3=[[Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Saint-Armand]] | minorr3=[[Richelieu (Québec)|Richelieu]] | image4=Qc229.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Varennes]] | minorl4=[[Sainte-Julie]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Rougemont]] | minorr4=[[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]] | image5=Mtl Train SH.png | imagesize5=75 | caption5=AMT Mont-Saint-Hilaire Line | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Montreal/Downtown|Downtown Montreal]] | minorl5=[[Longueuil]] | directionr5=E | majorr5=END | minorr5=[[McMasterville]] }} <!--this section has been commented out as it does not comply with [[wv:sections#Go next]]. Instead, it overly focuses on municipalities, has official urls instead of Wikivoyage urls and has phone numbers of municipal offices which a) is not Wikivoyage-style and b) something that {{mapgroup-item}} does not handle. Until it's fixed, it will remain commented. {{mapgroup|target=Q139406}} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Mont Saint-Hilaire Biosphere Reserve]] | alt=Réserve de la biosphère du Mont Saint-Hilaire | url=https://centrenature.qc.ca/rb-unesco-mab/ | email=info@centrenature.qc.ca | address=Centre de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire, 422, chemin des Moulins, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, J3G 4S6 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-1755 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24638787 | lat=45.53535 | long=-73.15700 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Biosphere recognized since 1978 by UNESCO. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[McMasterville]] | alt= | url=https://www.mcmasterville.ca/ | email=info@mcmasterville.ca | address=255, boul. Constable, McMasterville (Québec) J3G 6N9 | directions= | phone=+1 450 467-3580 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3303708 | lat=45.55 | long=-73.2333 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Municipality with only 1.8 km on the west bank of the Richelieu River, facing Otterburn Park. Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates recreational tourism activities. Since the erection of a train station on the Montreal-Saint-Hilaire train line of the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport AMT in 2003, McMasterville has been experiencing a real estate boom. The main recreational and tourist activities are: hiking, biking, children's play areas, green spaces, parks, swimming pool, municipal library, sports facilities, etc. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Beloeil]] | alt= | url=https://beloeil.ca/ | email=info@beloeil.ca | address=777, rue Laurier, Beloeil, Québec, J3G 4S9 | directions= | phone=+1 450-467-2835 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q138841 | lat=45.5667 | long=-73.2 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Municipality with 9 km of shoreline on the west bank of the Richelieu River. Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates many recreational and tourism activities: vacationing, pleasure boating, restaurants, nautical activities, fishing, marinas, etc. The Beloeil Golf Club is located in the heart of the village and several tournaments are organized there. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu]] | alt= | url= | email= | address=102, rue de la Fabrique, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, Québec, J0L 2E0 | directions= | phone=+1 450-584-2258 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3462861 | lat=45.6833 | long=-73.2 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Municipality comprising 12.8 km on the west bank of the Richelieu River. Vacationing is highly developed along the waterfront road (route 223 - rue Richelieu) because of pleasure boating. The Trois Tilleuls hotel and the Old Federal Quay (facing Jeannotte Island) attract many tourists. Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates nautical activities: boating, water skiing, fishing, marinas... The municipality offers several recreational tourism activities with its parks and leisure facilities. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu]] | alt= | url=https://www.saint-charles-sur-richelieu.ca/ | email=info@saint-charles-sur-richelieu.ca | address=405, chemin des Patriotes, Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Québec, J0H 2G0 | directions= | phone=+1 450 584-3484 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q430005 | lat=45.6833 | long=-73.2 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Municipality comprising 2.5 km on the East bank of the Richelieu River. Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates recreational tourism activities: resorts, boating, restaurants, nautical activities, fishing, marinas, etc. On land, the main recreational tourism activities are: hiking, biking, children's play areas, green spaces, parks, swimming pool, municipal library, sports facilities, etc. The ferry linking the village wharf to the west bank of the Richelieu River is very busy in the summer season. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Sainte-Marie-Madeleine]] | alt= | url=https://www.stemadeleine.quebec | email=administration@stemadeleine.quebec | address=850, rue St-Simon, Sainte-Madeleine, QC, J0H 1S0 | directions= | phone=+1 450-795-3822 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3464332 | lat=45.6 | long=-73.1 | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=The parish of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine constitutes the municipal territory around the village municipality of Sainte-Madeleine. Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has its own village spread out on the west side of the Rivière des Hurons. Its main economic activity is agriculture. Its distinctive recreational tourism activities are sugar shacks, agrotourism (eg pick-your-own, local products) and walking/cycling trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Saint-Jean-Baptiste]] | alt= | url=https://www.msjb.qc.ca/ | email=info@msjb.qc.ca | address=3041, rue Principale, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Québec, J0L 2B0 | directions= | phone=+1 450 467-3456 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3462497 | lat=45.5167 | long=-73.1167 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Founded in 1787, this locality celebrates its 225th anniversary in 2022 with a summer program of festivities. Leaning against the eastern limit of Mont Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Jean-Baptiste offers infrastructure and a range of recreational and tourist activities thanks in particular to camping activities at the Domaine de Rouville and the Lac du Repos campground, as well as agrotourism. Its old built heritage gives it a picturesque cachet. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Otterburn Park]] | alt= | url=https://www.opark.ca/ | email=info@opark.ca | address=601, chemin Ozias-Leduc, Otterburn Park, Québec, J3H 2M6 | directions= | phone=+1 450-536-0303 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q141623 | lat=45.5333 | long=-73.2167 | lastedit=2022-02-08 | content=Municipality comprising 2.5 km on the East bank of the Richelieu River from the railway bridge spanning the Richelieu River. Nautical traffic on the Richelieu River generates recreational tourism activities: resorts, boating, restaurants, nautical activities, fishing, marinas, etc. On land, the main recreational tourism activities are: hiking, biking, children's play areas, green spaces, parks, swimming pool, municipal library, sports facilities, etc. }} --> {{IsPartOf|Montérégie}} {{geo|45.565|-73.191111}} {{Usablecity}} 7ixrf1hu3gf30nxk2zg234mdv6juur8 0 23628 4492017 4433727 2022-07-29T00:25:06Z DaGizza 162256 /* Non-vegetarian restaurants */ Updated listing for Chicken Corner wikitext text/x-wiki {{other uses}} {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Mysore palace front view 001.jpg|thumb|360px|Mysore Palace]] '''Mysore''', officially '''Mysuru''', is the second-most populous city of the state of [[Karnataka]] after [[Bangalore]]. It was the capital of the ''Wodeyar'' dynasty, and is considered to be the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is among the cleanest and best planned cities in India. ==Understand== Mysore's recorded history dates back over a thousand years. Its name has a mythological origin. According to Hindu mythology, the demon '''Mahishasura''' was slain by the Goddess Chamundi at the place where present-day Mysore is located. A statue of Mahishasura stands on Chamundi Hill on the outskirts of the city. In later times, the city rose to prominence when it became the capital of a breakaway vassal state of the Vijayanagara Empire, ruled by the Wodeyar family in 1584. In 1610, the king Chamaraja Wodeyar shifted the capital to nearby [[Srirangapatna]]. Hyder Ali, who was a commander in the army, usurped power in the late 18th century. Hyder Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan, who fought and lost a war with the British, dying in battle in 1799. The British restored the Wodeyars as their puppet rulers and shifted the capital back to Mysore. The Wodeyars had substantial internal autonomy and the Kingdom of Mysore (which comprised a large portion of present-day Karnataka) was one of the best administered in India. After independence, the kingdom was merged into the Indian Union and the capital of Mysore state was moved to nearby [[Bangalore]] where the British maintained their army. The name of the state too was eventually changed to "Karnataka" in 1973. The dynasty is still well loved and the people of Mysore are still nostalgic for the grandeur of the earlier times. The palaces built by the Wodeyars and the annual celebrations of Dusshera are holdovers of that period. Mysore has evolved from being a sleepy and quiet city to one that has become the most important in the state after Bangalore. The malls, apartment complexes, new and improved roads, supermarkets the advent of IT and BPO firms and a growing young and dynamic workforce reflect the transformation of the city in the 21st century. The regal city is striking a balance between olden times and modernity, resulting in the city being both old and new. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Mysore Airport | alt={{IATA|MYQ}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.229167 | long=76.658333 | directions=located 10 km south of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1529219 | lastedit=2019-11-13 | content=Mysore has its own airport, . Scheduled passenger service has been on-and-off since the airport's refurbishment in 2010; however, as of September 2017, regional airline TruJet links Mysore to Chennai, with connecting service to Hyderabad. }} The nearest international airport is located in Bangalore ({{IATA|BLR}}), 185&nbsp;km northeast. ===By train=== '''Mysore Junction''' is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route to [[Bangalore]]. Mysore is well connected to Bangalore, with about 18 pairs of trains between the stations on a daily basis. Express Trains like 12007/08 Chennai Shatabdi, 16231/32 [[Mayiladuthurai]] Express (via Trichy), 16215/16 Chamundi Express, 16235/36 [[Thoothukudi|Tuticorin]] Express (via Madurai), 16021/22 [[Chennai]] Kaveri Express, 16591/92 Hampi Express, 16219/20 [[Tirupati]] Express, 16535/36 GolGumbaz Express (via Hubli, [[Bagalakot]]), 16557/58 Rajya Rani Express, 17307/08 Basava Express (via [[Gulbarga]], [[Solapur]]), 12613/14 Tippu Express, 16023/24 Malgudi Express, 17325/26 Vishwamanava Express ([[Hubli]]), 16227/28 Talaguppa Express and 3 sets of passenger trains connect Bangalore to Mysore on a daily basis. Apart from the above, 16209/10 [[Ajmer]] (via [[Kalyan]] [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]] Biweekly express, 22817/18 [[Howrah]] (via [[Tirupati]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Bhubaneshwar]] Weekly Express, 12257/58 Bagmati Express (weekly)(via [[Chennai]], [[Nagpur]]), 22681/82 Chennai Express (weekly), 16229/30 [[Varanasi]] (Via Guntakal, Daund, Itarsi)Express (bi-weekly), 16217/18 [[Shirdi]] Express (weekly), 12975/76 [[Jaipur]] Express (via [[Secunderabad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bhopal]]) (bi-weekly), 16517/18/23/24 Karwar Express (tri-weekly) also connect via Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is connected to [[Mumbai]] through 11035/36 Sharavathi Express (weekly), [[Delhi]] through 12781/82 Swarna jayanthi Express (weekly), Shimoga by 16201/02 Intercity Express (daily) & Dharwad/Hubli by 17301/02 Express (daily) apart from few other passenger trains to [[Shimoga]], 4 pairs of passengers to Chamrajnagara, and one passenger to Bangalore via [[Shravanabelagola]]. Though 16021,16232,16236,16591 & 16535 are night-time trains, having Sleeper accommodation, day time AC chair car fare of ₹260 is levied on all these trains between Bangalore and Mysore, to attract more passengers to travel by train on this section in 3 tier AC class. Shatabdi fare between Bangalore and Mysore has also been fixed at a flat fare of ₹300 for the same reason The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and [[Chennai]] is by the Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours, and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although more expensive than other trains, all of the Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned, and meals, snacks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare. * {{go | name=Mysore Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4855542 | lastedit=2021-10-09 | content= }} ===By bus=== Buses run every 5 minutes from Bangalore. There is a choice of air-conditioned and ordinary vehicles. During the weekends, these buses can fill up, but most do not allow you to purchase your tickets in advance. However, buses to Mysore are available constantly so finding a bus with seats is never a problem. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the '''Volvo''' (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket from Bangalore to Mysore costs ₹250. One can get a bus for Mysore from the satellite bus terminus on Mysore road. Rajahamsa buses are Non-AC and tickets cost about ₹200. KSRTC also runs '''Flybus''' (Volvo Air conditioned buses) between Bangalore International Airport and Mysore Bus stand. Buses are run at an average frequency of 90 min from Airport round the clock and timings and reservation for same available in https://ksrtc.in . These buses charge a fare of ₹800 between Bangalore Airport and Mysore per person Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the '''Central bus stand ('''aka '''suburb bus stand), '''while local buses use the '''City bus stand.''' ===By car=== Mysore is approximately 140 km from Bangalore, with a 4-lane highway (2 lanes in each direction) connecting the 2 cities. The traffic is fairly heavy but the drive is comfortable apart from the unmarked speed bumps that show up at random intervals. As of July 2011, there are approximately 25 to 30 speed bumps. The distance and bumps make you reach Mysore from Bangalore in 3½ hours by car. Some speed bumps are not even marked by zebra crossing or no symbols to indicate the speed bumps. You don't really need to hire a car and driver while staying in Mysore, as all the tourist sites are walking distance or a cheap ride by rickshaw. Alternatively, if you feel the need to have a car and driver during your trip, it is very easy to arrange it once you arrive. ===By bicycle=== Suitable for fitness freaks only. It is around a 140km bike ride from Bangalore. ==Get around== {{mapframe|12.30|76.65|zoom=12}} Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities. ===By hitch-hiking=== [[Tips for hitchhiking|Hitch-hiking]]: Taking a lift, most of the locals (mainly 2 wheelers) are very helpful and generally stop to give a lift. Might be difficult on the main arterial roads because of the Traffic Police as helmets are compulsory for pillion riders as well. ===By bus=== City buses originate from a separate City Bus Station 2 km from the Railway Station. Frequent bus service is available to all major tourist and residential areas of the city. '''Volvo''' air-conditioned buses are available to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan Garden, Zoo, Infosys, and the European Quarter ('''Gokula'''). ===By car=== '''Tourist cabs''' are your best option if you plan to tour the city all day or go to neighbouring towns like [[Srirangapatna]]. Costs about ₹9 or ₹10 per km. A day-long hire to cover the most popular points, ending with Brindavan Garden may cost ₹1200 to ₹1600 for a non-AC Indica type vehicle. App based cab services like Ola cabs and Uber are also available. There are many car rental companies available. * {{listing | type=listing | name=BookCab | alt= | url=http://www.bookcab.in/mysore/car-rental | email=bookings@bookcab.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 92 4100 4100 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | content= }} ===By auto-rickshaw=== Auto-rickshaws have meters, but drivers politely refuse to turn down the meters especially at railway stations, bus stations, etc. The more the driver suspects that you are a tourist judging based by your attire, looks and luggage, the less the chance that they will agree to use the meter. Price is ₹11 per km, with a minimum fare of ₹25. Try to insist on using the meter; threatening to call the police sometimes works when the rickshaw driver pretends that the meter is broken and wants a flat fee. At the railway station or city bus stand, go straight to the '''prepaid auto-rickshaw''' counter and tell them your destination (you have to pay a rupee (₹1) for this service). They will give you a slip with the fare printed, along with the destination and auto rickshaw registration number. When you arrive at the destination you just pay what is printed on the slip. You can always get the help of a traffic police officer to negotiate with the auto driver. They are really helpful. ===By horse-drawn carriage=== Horse-drawn carriages (known as a ''tanga'') are a common sight and way of getting around the tourist hotspots in Mysore, especially the landmarks surrounding the palace. ===Orientation=== The different areas of Mysore are usually understood by the locals in the following way: * Mysore North: Gokulam, Hebbal, Metgully and Bangalore Road. * Mysore South: Mananthavady Road, Ooty Road, J.P.Nagar and Kuvempu Nagar. * Mysore East: Bannur Road, Siddhartha Nagar, T.Narasipura Road, Teresian College area, Zoo Garden, Karinji Lake and ATI. * Mysore West: Hunsur Road, Yelwala, Jayalakshmipuram, Bogadi Road and University area. * Mysore Central (downtown area): Yadavagiri, Railway Station Area, K.R.Circle, Palace area, Devaraj Market, Urs Road, Bus Stand area and JSS Hospital area. ==See== [[File:Mahisha.jpg|thumbnail|Mahishasura statue at Chamundi Hills, Mysore]] [[File:Nandi Chamundi Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|The holy bull Nandi at the Bull Temple]] [[File:Ballal Park.jpg|thumb|Ballal Park, Ashoka Circle]] [[File:Oriental Library, Mysore, India.jpg|thumb|Oriental Library, Mysore]] [[File:Jayanagar Cricket Stadium.jpg|thumb|Jayanagar Cricket Stadium]] [[File:Chamundi Hill view from J.P.Nagar Library, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Chamundi Hill viewed from J.P.Nagar Park]] [[File:Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore]] [[File:Raja Ravi Varma, The suckling child.jpg|thumbnail|Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery]] [[File:Sand museum Mysore sculpture.jpg|thumbnail|Sand Museum, Mysore]] *{{see | name=Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp City Bus Stand, Jagan Mohan Palace Road, Chamrajpura | lat=12.30663 | long=76.65030 | directions= | phone=+91 821 242 3693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Jaganmohan Palace | wikidata=Q6122134 | content=A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery and function hall. The palace for some time was home to the Wodeyar dynasty. The art gallery features famous paintings of many styles, including Mughlai, Mysorean and European. The most prominent works are those of Raja Ravi Varma, which are over 100 years old. The walls of the building however, have growing cracks and is increasingly show signs of decay. It is major need of a renovation. }} *{{see | name=Jayalakshmivilas mansion | url= | email= | address=Manasagangotri | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-M 10AM-5PM | price= | content=It was built by H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana ( Maharani Regent of Mysore: 1895-1902) for her daughter Jayalakshammanni. ( Eldest daughter of HH Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore:1881-1894). It has around 200 rooms, an exotic dancing hall and a kalyanmantap with intricately carved wood pillars.It is converted into a museum and it stores artifacts pertaining to local folk and performing arts, tools and object of various artisans and other archaeological findings. Princess Jayalakshmmanni was married to her maternal uncle. Dewan Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs. After independence their son-in-law Sirdar K. Basavaraj Urs sold the property to the University of Mysore for starting its postgraduate center and the then Vice Chancellor Dr. K.V.Puttapa christened the place as Manasa Gangothri. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Lalitha Mahal Palace | alt= | url=https://www.lalithamahalpalace.co.in/ | email=info@junglelodges.com | address=Lalitha Mahal Palace Road | lat=12.29840 | long=76.69257 | directions= | phone=+91 080-40554055 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lalitha Mahal | image=Palais-Mysore.jpg | wikidata=Q12061086 | content=Another palace that has been turned into a five-star hotel. It served as a royal summer residence for the Viceroy to India in the late 19th and early 19th century. You feel the antique-style grandeur and regality when you stay here. Guests should visit the hotel during the afternoon since they serve a great British high tea. It is situated close to the Chamundi Hills. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30481 | long=76.65508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹50 for adult, regardless if Indian national or foreigners for the main palace; extra charge for the residential wing, still owned by the royal family: ₹285 for foreigners | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, and over time have been preserved remarkably well. The guards quick out the public from the palace premise (gardens) around 6PM to prepare the 'light and sound' show in the evening. That show is in Kanada language only (March 2018), making less interesting for foreigners. Ticket counter opens at 4:45PM for the show after 7PM, price is ₹50 for both. The show lasts about 30 minutes, and finishes by an impressive illumination of the palace of 100,000 bulbs. Entry is on the south side. You are required to leave your shoes outside before entering at a cost of ₹2 per pair. Reverse osmosis water filter facilities are present as a convenience. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Zoo | alt=Sri Chamarajendra Zoologocal Gardens | url=http://mysorezoo.info/ | email=zoomysore@gmail.com | address=Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar | lat=12.30114 | long=76.66786 | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 0302 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 8AM-5:30PM | price=₹40 for adults, ₹10 for children over 5, battery operated vehicle tour ₹100, ₹20 for camera and ₹50 for video camera (camcorder) | wikidata=Q3523523 | content=The zoo was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest in the world. Mysore zoo has had a successful breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and along with native Indian fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, elephants, fallow deers, Himalayan black bears, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl and African rhinos. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Barbary sheep, giraffes, hippos and gorillas. The zoo encompasses Karanji Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season including painted storks, pelicans, and darters. Other attractions include the botanical Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India and abroad. Visitors can treat themselves to snacks and tender coconut that are available inside the zoo. Excellent mementos are available in a souvenir shop. Vehicle parking is available in an open area opposite the zoo. The parking fee collected is ₹50 for bus, ₹30 for mini-bus or tempo, ₹10 for cars and ₹5 for two wheelers. }} * {{see | name=Rabindranath Nath Tagore Layout | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Lingam Budhi Lake, Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Beautiful modern township. Ideal for evening walks. This surprisingly spacious location has become the target residential area of the rich and famous. Their interior alleys are as wide as highways. }} * {{see | name=Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Banni Mantap Grounds | lat=12.33395 | long=76.65354 | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Children's garden, huge stadium, playgrounds etc. The toy train service here is not very good. They run the train only when there are enough children to ride it. }} * {{see | name=Chamundi Hill Lookout View Point | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamundi Hill | lat=12.28155 | long=76.67862 | directions=on the road that goes up the hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-16 | content=The lookout provides an aerial view of Mysore, allowing you too see the entire white city and surrounding forest in all its glory. There are a few binoculars at the lookout point, though you would need to pay to use them. }} ===Temples, ashrams and churches=== *{{see | name=Chamundi Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD route No. 100, 201. volvo 201 from City Bus Stand | phone=+91 821-259-0027 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=A temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi Devi). The huge Nandi sta top is available. Atop the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Wheelchair access to the temple is available. Air Conditioned Volvo buses are available to Chamundi Hill and back from the city bus stand every twenty minutes. Bus 201 is climbing up (₹20), but if you want to take all steps, prefer bus 204 which take another route passing 800 m from the first step (₹8 only). }} *{{see | name=Datta Peetham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.2838641 | long=76.65857299999993 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an ashram in Mysore. It has beautiful gardens with bonsais among other plants. You can buy some herbal tea for an infusion, grown in the gardens. }} * {{see | name=Osho Ashram | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email= | address=Uthanahalli Village | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=The ashram is set in a very scenic and spacious paddy field. Yoga classes and meditation practice. They organize frequent yoga camps lasting one week at the most. }} [[File:St. Philomenas Church in Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|St. Philomena's Church]] *{{see | name=St. Philomenas Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.32102 | long=76.65821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the Gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers. The renovation, still going on in March 2018, may not please everyone: it gives a kitsch style 'à la Disneyland', especially from the exterior. The interior can now be visited. Renovation is expected to last until late 2018. }} * {{see | name=Buddha Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ballal Circle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Two golden Buddhas, ten red little Buddhas and one statue of Dr.Ambedkar. Cute and photogenic circular building. Very good place to meditate. }} * {{see | name=Jwalamukhi Tiruparasundari Temple | alt=Chamundi Sister Temple | url= | email= | address=Uttanahalli, Off Nanjangud Road | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD 203 from City bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-08 | content=One of the old temples of Mysore, Jwalamukhi Tirupparasunadri is also an incarnation of Goddess Parasakthi, the universe creator. As per legend, the demon Mahisasura had a boon that if anyone would kill him and blood spills on the ground, Each drop of blood will create a Mahisasura. Hence, during the process of slaying the demon, Goddess Chamundi consulted the help of Devi Tirupparasundari, who ensured that the blood drops do not touched the ground, by drinking every single drop of the blood falling out. Thus, the demon was completely destroyed The Goddess stayed on the foothills of the hills, ensuring protection to all the devotees around the town. }} * {{see | name=Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Krishna Rajasagara, Kannambadi, Mandya | lat= | long= | directions= at Hosa Kannambadi, near Krishna Rajasagara | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-04 | content=The Venugopala Swamy Temple is an example of Hoysala architecture. It was built in the 12th century AD around the same time as the Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura, Mysore district. It is surrounded by water, a pleasant sight. }} ===Parks and gardens=== Mysore has about 180 parks and playgrounds. Most of the residential areas have their own small parks: e.g. Ambedkar Park in Jayanagar has a 500-metre perimeter footpath. The newly built Andolan Circle Park has a walking track that takes five minutes for one round. This park is near Kuvempu Nagar. But many Mysoreans prefer to walk around the many lakes which pepper the landscape such as the central Kukarahalli Kere by the University where the journey around is about 4.5 km. Another is the Lingabudhi Kere, which has a beautiful footpath with bamboo forests and again takes more than 20 minutes for one round. This park is a desirable neighbourhood to the southwest called Rama Krishna Nagar, 5km away from the city centre. *{{see | name=Happy Man Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.29969 | long=76.62494 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Happy Man Park near Kamakshi Hospital, some three kilometers from the Railway Station, is a very popular hangout of children and parents. The park is quite compact in size but contains a mini zoo and many hens and ducks roam around the lawns freely. The park is landscaped with a little stream and ‘wooden’ bridges. Music is played through loudspeakers scattered around the park. The park is open from 4:30PM to 9PM and the crowd are quite big around 6PM. It is also open for a while in the morning for the benefit of joggers. The main attraction of the park is a statue of a ‘Happy Man’ with a potbelly. The statue resembles Maitreya or Laughing Buddha, quite popular in Southeast Asian countries. }} *{{see | name=Karanji Kere | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30307 | long=76.67340 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small lake inside the city. This is a favorite spot for romantic couples. You can go for a small trip of boating. The lake is surrounded by green trees and you can also see the various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji Kere. In local language Kere means Lake and thus a Lake by the name of Karanji is called as Karanji Kere. The Area is now named as Nature park. The park has an aviary, which hosts peacocks and other species of colorful birds. A Little inside, there is a tall watchtower, from where one can see entire lake and birds on tree tops. On the periphery of the lake, there is a walkway of around 2.6 km. At the end of the walkway, there is a butterfly park. }} *{{see | name=Brindavan Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.42415 | long=76.57303 | directions=MCTD Bus No.303 from City Bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹20 for all above 7 years, ₹50 for camera | lastedit=2016-10-31 | content=Gardens and musical fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. At 25 km from the city, the garden has seen better days. The garden has a variety of flower beds and water fountains running the length of the garden. More than half the fountains aren't working. On the left side of the river is the garden, on the right is the musical fountain area. One can take a motor boat to cross the river at ₹20 per head one way or walk across the pathway. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and music show begins. This is in a swimming pool sized pond, the dance of the fountains has no coordination to the music being played. There is a stadium style seating to watch the fountains. If you want to go here via bus, the bus stop’s name is Main Bus Stand, KR circle. Bus number 303 leaves approximately every 5 minutes and takes 45 minutes to the end of the line where the gardens are situated. Late October to early February sees a lot of school picnics. Bus loads of school children descend on the garden during this time. }} ===Museums=== *{{see | name=Folk Art Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1968 and located in the University of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka. It is housed in Jayalakhmi Mansion situated at Manasa Gangotri. The museum has detailed exhibits of "Yakshagana" and "Puppet art". Closed on Sunday.}} *{{see | name=Melody World Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.melodyworld.in | email=waxworldindia@gmail.com | address=1, Vihara Marga, Siddhartha Layout | lat=12.30223 | long=76.67789 | directions=near GST Bhavan | phone=+91 8217624257 | tollfree= | hours=9.30am to 7pm | price=50 | lastedit=2021-06-29 | content=Established in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World. Exhibits a collection of over 100 life-size wax statues and over 1,500 types of musical instruments. }} *{{see | name=National Museum on Natural History | alt= | url=http://nmnh.nic.in/mysore.htm | email= | address=Near Nandhini Milk Dairy, back side of Postal Training Centre | lat= | long= | directions=6 km | phone=+91 821 244 7046 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Has exhibits on plants, animals, and geology of the southern region of India. They conduct a show on intervals. They also have a cute watch tower for bird watching. The museum is situated in a beautiful garden. You can even visit the place just sit to in the gardens in the lush green surroundings. This facility is run by the central government of India and there is no entrance fee. }} *{{see | name=Oriental Research Institute | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30649 | long=76.64001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the oriental library, it was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts. }} *{{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near the back gate of the railway station. | lat=12.31617 | long=76.64346 | directions=Very photogenic place. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi. The Museum is located near to railway station, The major attraction of the museum is the wagon used by Queen of Mysore. There is a small toy train. The museum is small one and can be visited while arriving or leaving Mysore during working hours. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-26 | content=150 sand sculptures on display }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Climb the Chamundi Hills by steps | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Only for fitness freaks. Start early in the morning to get a good view of the city as it rises from slumber while getting good exercise at the same time. Bus 94 or 204 from city bus stand will bring you to the crossing to NH766. It is then only 800 m to the first step, just follow the signs. }} *{{do | name=Dasara | alt=also spelt as Dusshera | url=http://www.mysoredasara.gov.in/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mysore Dasara | wikidata=Q3595644 | content=Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka, carried over from when it was celebrated by the Wodeyars in grand style. On all ten days of the festival (celebrated in September and October), the Mysore Palace is illuminated with over 100,000 lights. Music and dance events are held during the period too. On the final day a procession of the state's guards lead the Goddess ''Chamundi'' seated on a golden ''howdah'' mounted on an elephant. The procession is followed by various tableaux, a visual treat rarely seen anywhere else in the world. }} [[File:Mysore - Flower vendors.jpg|thumbnail|Devaraja Market near Urs road]] * {{do | name=Devaraja Market Labyrinth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-14 | content=The covered Devaraja Market near the railway station is a sight in itself. There are numerous tiny stalls selling foodstuff, vegetables, jewellery and color powders. Walking inside the market gives you a maze experience. You need one hour to explore it fully and night is the most suitable time for a gentle stroll inside the market. }} * {{do | name=Jog @ J.P. Nagar Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take Bus No. 13 to J.P.Nagar and get down at Police Booth stop. Turn left and walk for 100 m. There is a jogging track near the library. It is more than 700 m long. This park is near the J.S.S. School. There is a Brahmakumari temple in the same locality. Chamundi Hill looks like a sleeping woman from this ground. }} * {{do | name=Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwal | lat= | long= | directions=15 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Yoga classes, meditation practice and free food. Many beautiful buildings set in a lush green surroundings. The Mysore facility is the south India headquarters of the Brahmakumaris. }} * {{do | name=Ride the Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Children's Park @ Banni Mantap Grounds | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take any bus going to Bangalore side and get down at St. Philomena's college. You can walk inside the Banni Mantap grounds which is extremely spacious. }} *{{do | name=University Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors can take a pleasant morning or evening stroll at the University Lake, Kukkarahalli. The perimetre is 3 km long. }} * {{do | name=Walk @ Lingam Budhi Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-30 | content=Take a bus to Lingam Budhi village (No.94.B by 7AM from the city bus station) and have a nice walk on the embankment of Lingam Budhi Lake. It will refresh you beyond description. This is a one hour walk and ends up in Lingam Budhi village near the ring road. The famous University Layout is a residential suburb of this area. You can proceed another 300 meters, cross the ring road and visit the majestic Rabindranath Tagore Layout. An easier option is to visit Lingam Budhi park on the other side of the park which can be accessed by bus number 62 or 61 which are more frequently available from the city bus station. Alight at the last stop and walk to the park gate some hundred meters away. This park has a 1.3-kilometer long perimeter and there is a lush green growth of bamboo trees all over the park. Birds of Lingam Budhi lake can be more easily spotted from this side. }} * {{do | name=Yoga @ Osho Sannidhi | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email=jairam@oshosannidhi.org | address=Utthanahalli village, near Tripura Sundhari temple, APMC Yard, Ooty Road. | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone=+91 64385551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-21 | content=Osho Sannidhi, Utthanahalli is situated behind the Chamundi Hills. The road to Utthanalli starts from the APMC Yard on Ooty road. Ask for Tripura Sundari temple in the village centre. Drive one km in the paddy fields to reach Osho Sannidhi Ashram. They conduct regular yoga and meditation camps. Food and accommodation is available in the ashram on payment of ₹500 per day. }} * {{do | name=Photo session at Court Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite District Court coplex | lat= | long= | directions=2 km on Mysore University road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=The court park or what is officially called 'Manuvana Park' is a twin park with a lot of photo opportunities. There is more maintenance and so the park is more beautiful. Water sprinkling is very effective to the level that you have to shift your seating quite effective. There are swings and other kid attractions also. Another thing the availability of vendors who give fruits in potpourri for ₹20. Lunch or 'Ootta' is also offered at the same rate even though the average rate is ₹60 in Mysore. }} [[File:Temple in K.G.Koppal.jpg|thumb|Temple at Jayanagar, Mysore]] * {{do | name=Meditate at Anjali Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamunid Hill Road | lat= | long= | directions=5 km. | phone=+91 8212473226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Anjali Ashram has a unique architectural design. The entrance to the ashram is marked by an outer mandapa. On both sides of this mandapa, there are two footpaths in a curved fashion taking you to the inner area directly. If you walk directly through the mandapa, you reach another structure used for meditations and prayer meetings. Then comes the hostel for inmates. Then comes the sanctum. The last building is the sanctum sanctorum containing the chapel and the residential arrangements for the inmates. The small cottages for the inmates are built on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There is a footpath that takes you directly to the other gate from the sanctum sanctorum. }} [[File:Anjali Ashram Chamundi Road (3).jpg|thumb|Anjali Christian retreat, Chamundi Hill road]] * {{do | name=Walk around Kukkarahalli Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-20 | content=The perimeter is 3.6 km. There are many birds to see and the footpath is well maintained with small gardens around it. }} * {{do | name=City watch at Hardinge Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aarugatu junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Hardinge Circle has been renovated with marble seats on three sides and cement seats on three sides. It is very pleasant to sit in this intersection watching the traffic of six roads merge without signal and other types of control. The seats on the southern side are more sylvan and shady. The seats on the northern sides are modern and with a background of manicured lawns. The eastern side is only for people awaiting a bus to Bannur village. }} ==Learn== Mysore is a significant educational hub, the foundations for which were laid by King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during his enlightened rule. Today, the city can boast of seven engineering and two medical colleges. The first engineering college established in Mysore was the National Institute of Engineering in 1946, the second oldest in Karnataka (after UVCE Bangalore). Formal medical education began in 1930 when the Mysore Medical College was transferred from Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is well known for its prowess in Sanskrit, the mother language of many Indian languages. The city is occasionally referred to as the Sanskrit capital of India. A Sanskrit daily newspaper called ''Sudharma'' is published from Mysore for a nominal price of ₹1. [[File:Mysore University Gandhian Studies.jpg|thumb|Mysore University Campus]] *{{listing | name=All India Institute of Speech and Hearing |alt=AIISH| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Food and Technological Research Institute |alt=CFTRI | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Institute of Indian Languages| alt=CIIL | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Defence Food Research Laboratory | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Mysore University | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mysore University has the distinction of being the first university established in Karnataka, the sixth oldest in the country, and the first one in India established outside of a British province. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV took the initiative in founding the university. It was named Manasagangotri (literally meaning "fountainhead of the Ganges of the mind") by the poet laureate, Kuvempu. }} [[File:Urs Road Mysore.jpg|thumb|Devaraj Urs road is the main shopping district of Mysore city]] ==Buy== [[File:Mall of Mysore.6.jpg|thumb|Sweet-meat shop at the Mall of Mysore]] [[File:Mall of Mysore building 02.jpg|thumb|Mall of Mysore]] Mysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), sandalwood carvings and the many varieties of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's marketplaces can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and from a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road. To experience one of India's best markets head to Devaraja Market where tourists and locals alike shop for daily fruit and vegetables as well as the rows and rows of flowers and various spices. Devaraja market is on Dhanwanthri Road. On the east row of the Devaraja Market, there is an oil shop with two brothers, Azam and Adil, who always pull in tourists for a nice conversation and maybe some chai. They have some good recommendations for food and things around the city so give them a visit. Their shop has a row of the watercolor powder, about 1/3rd from the north end. Be warned, however. There are quite a lot of perfume sellers that sell inferior goods, don't be tempted by nice boxes and free gifts. As a rule, if it looks like a bargain, the perfume is poor quality. The real stuff is normally found further from the centre, but is mostly for export. * '''Agarbathis''' (Incense) * '''Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium''', Sayaji Road - Sandalwood figurines and caskets * '''Chenapatna dolls and wooden toys''' * Traditional deck of '''playing cards''' * {{buy | name=Sapna Bookstall | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=For books, toys and other gifts. }} * {{buy | name=New Dolphin Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Water Tank Junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=For cakes coffee and snacks. }} == Eat == [[File:Dosa point, Ramaswamy Circle, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Dosa Point Restaurant, Ramaswamy Circle]] [[File:Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Breakfast in Mysore style]] Mysore is known for the traditional sweet, the '''Mysore Pak'''. Mysore Pak is a sweet dish generally cut into rectangular pieces and is made out of gram (chickpea) flour, sugar (or jaggery) and lots of ghee. Sold all over the city although arguably the best Mysore Pak from Guru Sweets near the small clock tower. South Indian breakfast favourites like idlis, sambars, masala dosas are widely available and quite good. It is not clear if the '''Mysore Masala Dosa''' (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato, and onions) originated in Mysore, but you can try asking. You can find some of Karnataka's specialty dishes like: * '''Bisibele Baath''' - Made of rice and lentils with a lot of local spices. This is one of the most sought after dishes of Mysore. It is served hot and usually costs ₹25 in an average restaurant. * '''Idli Sambar''' - Different from ''Idli and Sambar''. Since the idlis are put in a bowl with steaming sambar poured over them, the aroma and spicy effect is marvellous and costs less than ₹20. * '''Masala Poori''' - This is the most favourite food item of the Mysorean people. You can see young boys selling these 'chat' items on the sides of the pavement with all the ingredients beautifully arranged on wicker stools. For ₹15, you get crispy poories along with ten to twelve spices mixed in a hot 'pani' background. The whole thing is an experience to undergo. Some restaurants have separate 'chat' sections selling Pani Poori, Masala Poori, Bombay Chat and other varieties. * '''Raagi and Akki Rotis''' - They are similar to tortillas but made of ''raagi'' (English: coracan, finger Millet) or rice flour along with black cumin, asafoetida, fresh coriander, green chillies and finely chopped onions. * '''Raagi Mudde''' – A staple food in some of Kannadiga households in the [[Cauvery Basin]]. It is made by cooking raagi flour in water and later rolling it into thick consistency balls. Raagi Mudde is swallowed and not chewed after dipping into ghee and sambar. ===Vegetarian restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Gayathri Tiffin Room | alt=GTR | url= | email= | address=Chamundipuram Main Road, Narayan Shasthri Rd, Chamundipuram, Bettadpura | lat=12.2883013 | long=76.64946320000001 | directions= | phone=+91 90081 87913 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Tasty snacks, dosas and coffee. Popular for breakfasts. The ambience and design of the restaurant is a bit basic but it retains an old school charm. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarna Shanthi Sagar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kuvempu Nagar Complex | lat= | long= | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Vegetarian lunchː 12:30PM to 3PM, vegetarian dinnerː 7PM to 11:45PM. }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Adayar Ananda Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station front gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 750 004 736 | tollfree= | hours=to 11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=₹30 for tea (average quality). ₹85 for Masala Dosai (good). }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramaswamy Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 968 619 5178 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹75 for lunch | lastedit=2021-03-26 | content=Very green furnishing. }} * {{eat | name=Green Leaf | url= | email= | address=2813 Kalidasa Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 655 0857 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=A variety of tasty vegetarian South Indian, North Indian and Chinese though it can get crowded on the weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Govardhan | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Mylari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ittigegud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good Masala Dosa (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions) at ₹35. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Siddhartha | url= | email= | address=Guest House Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Kafe Mallige''' - Nageetha Complex, Vishwa Manava Double Road, Saraswathipurm * '''Little Woods'''- Opposite Jockey Quarters, Chamundhi Hill Road No 1. Little Woods is a vegetarian bistro a new restaurant that is set on the Chamundi Hill Road. Beautiful environs and a homely setting Has four seating options: rooftop, garden, road view and closed. * {{eat | name=Nakshathra (Hotel Roopa) | url= | email= | address=B.N. Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nalpak Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Cafe Coffee Day, Urs Road. Turn left to Dewan's Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Teaː ₹28. Lunch ₹80. Idliesː ₹15 each | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content=Good hall with a view upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Nalapak | url= | email= | address=Kuvempunagara North, Saraswathipuram| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multi-cuisine restaurant which specialises in South Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pepe's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shenoy Sadana, 108, 9th Main, 3rd Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite SBI Bank, Saraswathipuram, Kuvempunagar | phone=+91 998 607 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content= Pure vegetarian restaurant serving South and North Indian, as well as some Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=The Sixth Main | alt=The 6th Main | url= | email= | address=2830/1, 6th Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 428 7786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-14 | content= Small in size with a casual dining vibe but has a good vibe. Popular among both foreigners and Indians. Serves decent Thalis and Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=Sambhrama Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Nethradana Hospital, Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM to 10PM | price= | image=Sambrama Restaurant.jpg | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=Good place for dosa, uppittu and other snacks. Their Akkirotti is a specialty. }} ===Non-vegetarian restaurants=== * ''' City deli''' this small restaurant is on Kalidas Road near empire hotel. Coffee & sandwiches are also good. * '''Corner House''' in Vontikoppal is a nice place for ice creams * '''Edelweiss The Austrian Cafe''' parallel to Kalidasa Road, has great food at very affordable prices and authentic, heavenly cakes baked by an Austrian. The kitchen is open so you can see your food being cooked. * '''Hanumanthu Mess''' - Mandi Mohalla. A small place that specialises in a macro-style cooked mutton pulav and mutton chaps, available for early breakfast and lunch. Natti (Chicken) Pulav on Sunday morning only. Non-vegetarian. * '''Sixth Main''' is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. Popular with non-Indians. The ambience is quite relaxing. *'''Spices & Sauces''' - B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle. The best place to have some spicy non-vegetarian food. Even Mysore cuisine is worth trying. * {{eat | name=Tina's Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 94498 18668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content=Hearty homemade food. Relaxing ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarana Bhavan Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions=2 km | phone=+91 821 425 6333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Bisibele bath, Kara bath, Kesari bath. }} * {{eat | name=Aramana Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite City Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Good quality vegetarian food and good ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Nahar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=opp. Devaraja Market front gate | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from City Bus Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-04 | content=Spacious hall upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Mane Thindi Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=1000 Days Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Biriyani Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Ashirwad Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwala (Madikeri Road) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=6:30AM to 10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-07 | content=Fine idlis and dosa varieties. Plain breakfast comes to around ₹100 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Harsha Palace Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Suburban Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Biriyani. ₹250. }} * {{eat | name=Chicken Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. J and K Bank, Suburban Bus Station building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 81294 12786 | tollfree= | hours=3.30 am to 12.30 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Shafi Deli (owner). }} ==Drink== Mysore is in Karnataka state where the liquor laws are among the most liberal in the subcontinent. Most international brands are readily available. The city is lined with bars and other restaurants serving liquor; there are around ten pubs in the city. Some of the recommended places include: *{{drink | name=Bopy's Pub | url= | email= | address=Hunsur Road, behind Infant Jesus church. | lat=12.3242816 | long=76.61088940000002 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Cocktail Circuit Lounge Bar | url= | email= | address=Near Mysore University | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Dynasty Restaurant''' --Sri Harsha Road *{{drink | name=Fluid Pub | url= | email= | address=near HSBC bank, Kalidasa Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Keg Pub''', opposite the Suburb Bus Stand. * '''Lobo's''', Kuvempunagar Double Road, opposite Bake Point, Saraswathipuram. * '''Opium Pub''', Pai Vista, opposite to the Suburb Bus Stand. * {{drink | name=Pelican Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Pelican-Pub-Grubhouse-Restaurant-628345883875059/ | email= | address=Hunsur Road | lat= | long= | directions=near St.Joseph's State School | phone=+91 99015 00055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-11PM | price= | content= }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=Rasooi Magic | alt=Rasooi Magic | url=https://www.facebook.com/rasooimagic/ | email= | address=#16, Kalidasa Road, J.L. Puram | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 4252228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-10:30PM | price=150 | content=A North Indian vegetarian restaurant, also serving North Indian food, Chinese dishes, tandoori delicacies and chaats. }} * '''Road Pub''', Hotel Sandesh The Prince, Nazarbad *{{drink | name=Waves Lounge Bar | alt= | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com/restaurant-in-mysore.aspx | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best lounge bars in Mysore. }} ===Night life=== There is no night life in Mysore and no one understands the phrase 'night life'. Shops and restaurants down their shutters before 10PM. Restaurants do not open early in the morning, shops take three-hour lunch breaks, and even buses are few between 1PM and 4PM because ''the drivers and conductors are having their lunch''. This laid back lifestyle can irritate people, although some can accept it within a few days. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹750|₹750-3,000|Over ₹3,000}} Budget conscious visitors are advised to stay near Jagamohan palace because the hotels are cheaper here and the city bus station is only 300 metres away. Taking a daily bus pass of ₹50 can save you hundreds of rupee worth waste on autorickshaws. Around 25 hotels are available in this locality all in the range of ₹400 to ₹600. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Mysore Youth Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hudco, 2nd Stage, Gangothri Layout, Saraswathipuram, Opp Maruti Temple, Gangothri Layout | lat=12.303344 | long=76.6130883 | directions=Near Maruti temple | phone=+91 821 234 3144 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹125 per bed for non-AC dorms | content=Very economical and clean dorms with a pretty and peaceful campus. Available for both male and females }} * {{sleep | name=Green House Valley Service Apartment | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Infosys, Opposite to Damden Solarium Apartment, on Ring Road, Vijay Nagara II stage – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9886594321, +91 821-6527802, +91 8880777033 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aashraya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road,Near Railway Station – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2427088, +91 821-2426570 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airlines | alt= | url= | email= | address=1064, CH 16, Jayalakshmi VIlas Road, Chamaraja Puram 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2330745, +91 821-2330475 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bombay Tiffanys | url= | email= | address=No. 313, Sayyaji Rao Road Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Main Bata Showrooms | phone=+91 821-2435255, +91 821-2435256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= ₹1000 for non-AC and ₹1600 for AC rooms | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | content=Very clean A/C or non-A/C rooms. Avoid the room service food; it is not safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Darshan Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lokaranjan Mahal Road, Opposite Regency Theatre, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2520794, +91 821-2564083 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gandhi Square - 570001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2442444 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single ₹500 (also for 2), double ₹700 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very nice and efficient with restaurant and ice cream parlour on site. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasharath | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Zoo Garden -10| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2449121 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Good rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gayathri | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Gayathri Building, Opposite Railway Station, Dhanavantri Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2425654 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Govardhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2434118, +91 821-2429422, +81 821-2431960 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Indra Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road , Near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 8212423933 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address=K R Circle, Opposite City Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2431310 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Komfort Suites | alt=Komfort Suites | url=http://komfortsuites.com/ | email=online@komfortsuites.com | address=NO. 66,66A, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri - 570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9164068000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821 2412445 | price= ₹2450 | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | content= An intimate owner managed budget hotel on Vivekananda road. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Luciya International | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Dasprakash, No. 1771, Old Bank Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2420261 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parimala Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Primary School, Near Poarakala Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Behind Jagamohan palace | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8212427387, +91 8214269802 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Spacious rooms with TV and a bath. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Prakash Deluxe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Medical College, 1474 - Sayyaji Rao Road - 570 021 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2521676, +91 821-2529434 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ritz | alt= | url= | email= | address=B N Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2422668, +91 821-2429082 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=What this small, colonial-era four-room hotel lacks in cleanliness and upkeep, it makes up in charm and friendly staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Roopa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroopa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2443770 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very close to Mysore Palace. B.N. Road, Mysore – 570 001. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sri Nandini Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Next to Bus Stand, Irwin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2447085, +91 821-2447155 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sudarshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Jagan Mohan Palace Adjoining Poarakala Mutt | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8214260048 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content=Tiny rooms with TV. }} * {{sleep | name=Railway Retirement Rooms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=inside the railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹100 for 24 hours. Private rooms cost ₹1,200 per night | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Majestic colonial building with very clean, high ceiling dormitories. }} * {{sleep | name=Shiva Guru Comforts | alt= | url= | email= | address=Halladakeri, Behind Suburb Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2538974 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mannaar Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Sapna Bookstall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Fortune JP Palace | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/mysore-fortune-jp-palace.dh.11 | email= | address=Abba Road Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-3988444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram – 570 012 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2512536, +91 821-2414635, +91 821-2516134 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-25126139 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A comfortable Heritage Hotel in an old princess house at the Chittaranjan Palace. The hotel has a lovely cafe, and the bar and restaurant on the lawn is a delight. Profits of the hotel are donated to good causes in and around Mysore. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise | alt= | url=http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.com/paradise | email=hotelparadise@airtelmail.in | address=No. 104, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri-570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-4008400, +91 821-2410366 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Maharaja | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2426665 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Palace Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpalaceplaza.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716, Sri Harsha Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2440875, +91 821-2430034 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2421070 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royale Heritage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroyaleheritage.com/ | email=contact@hotelroyaleheritage.com | address=No. 2931, Bangalore Nilgiri Road | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Kalyan Jewellers | phone=+91 821-5265330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Offers both rooms with air conditioning and without for the budget conscious traveller. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Siddhartha | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 73/1, Guest House Road, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2522999 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2520692 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Offers good variety of South and North Indian Vegetarian food. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel United 21 | alt=Hotel United 21 | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 2 minutes from the Mysore palace. A good and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vyshak International | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2421777 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Hoysala | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions=Come out of the railway station and walk straight for roughly 500 m. You will find it on the left-hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=+91 821-2425349, +91 821-2425597 }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Yatri Nivas | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2423492 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maurya Palace | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmauryapalace.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716 Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 40 4006 8050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Maurya Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2523375 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Park Lane Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2720, Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2430400, +91 821-2434340 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Enjoy a drink and try out some spicy Indian food, }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Guru Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=JLB Road, near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424400 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹2,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Hari Iyengar's Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=+91 821-2439123 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=LikeMyHome Homestay in Mysore | alt= | url=https://www.likemyhome.in | email=reservations@likemyhome.in | address=#70, CFTRI layout, Bogadi 2nd stage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 91080 06411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-06 | content=LikeMyHome Homestay is located 7km from the Bus Stand. The homestay consists two floor along with kitchen with cook, balcony and dining area. The homestay offers accommodation for short or long duration along with packages like travel assistance, travel guide etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Iyengar Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jagmohan Palace | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Lift facility available. }} * {{sleep | name=Maithree Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Jagmohan Palace | phone=9448532453 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=3500 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSR Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Rajkamal talkies Road | phone=9880544934 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=1400₹ | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Lalith Mahal Mysore3.JPG|thumbnail|Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Hotel Peridotinn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2303404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Minutes’ drive from the famous IT companies of Infosys, L & T, Hebbal. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Regaalis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four-star hotel and is a part of the Usha Lexus Group. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royal Orchid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Overlooking Brindavan Gardens - offers clean, fresh, multi-cuisine food in a good setting. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sandesh Prince | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four star hotel and offers good variety of food. }} * {{sleep | name=Lalit Mahal Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Royal Heritage. }} * {{sleep | name=Nalapad Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Nelson Mandela Road, New Bannimantap | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2491117 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2402210 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Viceroy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424001, +91 821-2428001 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2433391 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Spa hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Amblee Holiday Resort | alt= | url= | email=ambleeresort@gmail.com | address=No 17, State Highway 17, Srirangapatna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 309 2475, +91 984 5002665 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Many rooms and balconies have views of the Kaveri River. }} * {{sleep | name=Chitravana Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.chitravanaresorts.co.in | email= | address=39 Manandawady Rd, H.D. Kote Rd, Kalawadi Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2597794, +91 9343989990 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Surrounded by greenery. Has an Ayurvedic spa. }} * {{sleep | name=The Windflower Resorts and Spa Mysore | alt= | url=http://www.thewindflower.com/MysoreResort.html | email=marketing@thewindflower.com | address=No 295 Maharanapratap Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 2500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-05-19| content=Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills, surrounded by nature. Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant called [http://www.olivegardenmysore.com Olive Garden]. }} * {{listing | name=Silent Shores Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://silentshoresresort.com/ | email=reservations@silentshoresresort.com | address=#85-87, BEML Road, Hootagalli | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2402930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-02 | content=A 5 star-rated resort & spa with the biggest swimming pool in Mysore. }} ==Connect== * The '''area code''' for Mysore is '''0821'''. If calling from outside India, dial +91 821 XXX XXXX * The General Post Office is near the railway station in a heritage building. There is an old man on the right side of the post office who can wrap parcels beautifully in cloth. *'''B.S.N.L.''' (Cellone) cellular or mobile network signals are widely available. ==Stay safe== Mysore is regarded as a safe and peaceful city. However, if you plan to wander around during the night, it is suggested that you be watchful, as a few incidents of purse and chain snatching are reported every once in awhile. It is good idea to be alert if you are using an autorickshaw during when it is late, especially if you are alone. Also be careful when paying money to the autorickshaw drivers since they may tout non-locals, and can overcharge and decline using the meter at certain places and times. Note that hire taxi services are another option in Mysore. The police in Mysore are helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to request for assistance. You can reach the police control room by dialling 108 from a mobile phone or alternatively, 100 from a landline. The people of Mysore are by and large peace-loving and hospitable. Mysore is one of the places in India where travellers can get around comfortably without worrying and not get bombarded by touts, which can happen in other parts of the country. ==Cope== [[File:Mysore Railway Station (1).jpg|thumbnail|A steam engine on display at the Mysore railway station]] * '''Laundry''': There's a tiny stall opposite ''Arun Sweets and Bakery'' at the junction of Sangam Talkies Road and Ganapathi Temple Road, ₹20/₹30 per piece without/with ironing. ==Go next== * '''[[Bandipur National Park]]''' - A tiger reserve around 90&nbsp;km south. * '''[[Bangalore]]''' - [[Karnataka]]'s state capital, a shopper's paradise and cosmopolitan metropolis. * '''[[Bylakupee]]''' - One of the biggest Tibetan settlements outside of [[Tibet]]. * '''[[Coorg]]''': A pleasant hill station with many resorts on hills, Talacauvery. * '''[[Somanathapura]]''', marvelous architecture and stone sculptures. * '''[[Ooty]]''' - Major hill station, a little bit expensive. * '''[[Shivanasamudram]]''' - Twin waterfalls formed by the Kaveri River * '''[[Srirangapatna]]''' - Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. *'''[[Mangalore]]''' - A coastal city with many fine beaches on the shores of Arabian sea. {{geo|12.30|76.65}} {{isPartOf|Mysore_(district)}} {{usablecity}} {{hasDocent|prof_tpms}} lo6j36qpqi8k1ukcuxffw0n81nud0be 4492018 4492017 2022-07-29T00:25:38Z DaGizza 162256 /* Mid-range */ country codes wikitext text/x-wiki {{other uses}} {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Mysore palace front view 001.jpg|thumb|360px|Mysore Palace]] '''Mysore''', officially '''Mysuru''', is the second-most populous city of the state of [[Karnataka]] after [[Bangalore]]. It was the capital of the ''Wodeyar'' dynasty, and is considered to be the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is among the cleanest and best planned cities in India. ==Understand== Mysore's recorded history dates back over a thousand years. Its name has a mythological origin. According to Hindu mythology, the demon '''Mahishasura''' was slain by the Goddess Chamundi at the place where present-day Mysore is located. A statue of Mahishasura stands on Chamundi Hill on the outskirts of the city. In later times, the city rose to prominence when it became the capital of a breakaway vassal state of the Vijayanagara Empire, ruled by the Wodeyar family in 1584. In 1610, the king Chamaraja Wodeyar shifted the capital to nearby [[Srirangapatna]]. Hyder Ali, who was a commander in the army, usurped power in the late 18th century. Hyder Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan, who fought and lost a war with the British, dying in battle in 1799. The British restored the Wodeyars as their puppet rulers and shifted the capital back to Mysore. The Wodeyars had substantial internal autonomy and the Kingdom of Mysore (which comprised a large portion of present-day Karnataka) was one of the best administered in India. After independence, the kingdom was merged into the Indian Union and the capital of Mysore state was moved to nearby [[Bangalore]] where the British maintained their army. The name of the state too was eventually changed to "Karnataka" in 1973. The dynasty is still well loved and the people of Mysore are still nostalgic for the grandeur of the earlier times. The palaces built by the Wodeyars and the annual celebrations of Dusshera are holdovers of that period. Mysore has evolved from being a sleepy and quiet city to one that has become the most important in the state after Bangalore. The malls, apartment complexes, new and improved roads, supermarkets the advent of IT and BPO firms and a growing young and dynamic workforce reflect the transformation of the city in the 21st century. The regal city is striking a balance between olden times and modernity, resulting in the city being both old and new. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Mysore Airport | alt={{IATA|MYQ}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.229167 | long=76.658333 | directions=located 10 km south of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1529219 | lastedit=2019-11-13 | content=Mysore has its own airport, . Scheduled passenger service has been on-and-off since the airport's refurbishment in 2010; however, as of September 2017, regional airline TruJet links Mysore to Chennai, with connecting service to Hyderabad. }} The nearest international airport is located in Bangalore ({{IATA|BLR}}), 185&nbsp;km northeast. ===By train=== '''Mysore Junction''' is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route to [[Bangalore]]. Mysore is well connected to Bangalore, with about 18 pairs of trains between the stations on a daily basis. Express Trains like 12007/08 Chennai Shatabdi, 16231/32 [[Mayiladuthurai]] Express (via Trichy), 16215/16 Chamundi Express, 16235/36 [[Thoothukudi|Tuticorin]] Express (via Madurai), 16021/22 [[Chennai]] Kaveri Express, 16591/92 Hampi Express, 16219/20 [[Tirupati]] Express, 16535/36 GolGumbaz Express (via Hubli, [[Bagalakot]]), 16557/58 Rajya Rani Express, 17307/08 Basava Express (via [[Gulbarga]], [[Solapur]]), 12613/14 Tippu Express, 16023/24 Malgudi Express, 17325/26 Vishwamanava Express ([[Hubli]]), 16227/28 Talaguppa Express and 3 sets of passenger trains connect Bangalore to Mysore on a daily basis. Apart from the above, 16209/10 [[Ajmer]] (via [[Kalyan]] [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]] Biweekly express, 22817/18 [[Howrah]] (via [[Tirupati]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Bhubaneshwar]] Weekly Express, 12257/58 Bagmati Express (weekly)(via [[Chennai]], [[Nagpur]]), 22681/82 Chennai Express (weekly), 16229/30 [[Varanasi]] (Via Guntakal, Daund, Itarsi)Express (bi-weekly), 16217/18 [[Shirdi]] Express (weekly), 12975/76 [[Jaipur]] Express (via [[Secunderabad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bhopal]]) (bi-weekly), 16517/18/23/24 Karwar Express (tri-weekly) also connect via Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is connected to [[Mumbai]] through 11035/36 Sharavathi Express (weekly), [[Delhi]] through 12781/82 Swarna jayanthi Express (weekly), Shimoga by 16201/02 Intercity Express (daily) & Dharwad/Hubli by 17301/02 Express (daily) apart from few other passenger trains to [[Shimoga]], 4 pairs of passengers to Chamrajnagara, and one passenger to Bangalore via [[Shravanabelagola]]. Though 16021,16232,16236,16591 & 16535 are night-time trains, having Sleeper accommodation, day time AC chair car fare of ₹260 is levied on all these trains between Bangalore and Mysore, to attract more passengers to travel by train on this section in 3 tier AC class. Shatabdi fare between Bangalore and Mysore has also been fixed at a flat fare of ₹300 for the same reason The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and [[Chennai]] is by the Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours, and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although more expensive than other trains, all of the Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned, and meals, snacks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare. * {{go | name=Mysore Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4855542 | lastedit=2021-10-09 | content= }} ===By bus=== Buses run every 5 minutes from Bangalore. There is a choice of air-conditioned and ordinary vehicles. During the weekends, these buses can fill up, but most do not allow you to purchase your tickets in advance. However, buses to Mysore are available constantly so finding a bus with seats is never a problem. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the '''Volvo''' (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket from Bangalore to Mysore costs ₹250. One can get a bus for Mysore from the satellite bus terminus on Mysore road. Rajahamsa buses are Non-AC and tickets cost about ₹200. KSRTC also runs '''Flybus''' (Volvo Air conditioned buses) between Bangalore International Airport and Mysore Bus stand. Buses are run at an average frequency of 90 min from Airport round the clock and timings and reservation for same available in https://ksrtc.in . These buses charge a fare of ₹800 between Bangalore Airport and Mysore per person Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the '''Central bus stand ('''aka '''suburb bus stand), '''while local buses use the '''City bus stand.''' ===By car=== Mysore is approximately 140 km from Bangalore, with a 4-lane highway (2 lanes in each direction) connecting the 2 cities. The traffic is fairly heavy but the drive is comfortable apart from the unmarked speed bumps that show up at random intervals. As of July 2011, there are approximately 25 to 30 speed bumps. The distance and bumps make you reach Mysore from Bangalore in 3½ hours by car. Some speed bumps are not even marked by zebra crossing or no symbols to indicate the speed bumps. You don't really need to hire a car and driver while staying in Mysore, as all the tourist sites are walking distance or a cheap ride by rickshaw. Alternatively, if you feel the need to have a car and driver during your trip, it is very easy to arrange it once you arrive. ===By bicycle=== Suitable for fitness freaks only. It is around a 140km bike ride from Bangalore. ==Get around== {{mapframe|12.30|76.65|zoom=12}} Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities. ===By hitch-hiking=== [[Tips for hitchhiking|Hitch-hiking]]: Taking a lift, most of the locals (mainly 2 wheelers) are very helpful and generally stop to give a lift. Might be difficult on the main arterial roads because of the Traffic Police as helmets are compulsory for pillion riders as well. ===By bus=== City buses originate from a separate City Bus Station 2 km from the Railway Station. Frequent bus service is available to all major tourist and residential areas of the city. '''Volvo''' air-conditioned buses are available to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan Garden, Zoo, Infosys, and the European Quarter ('''Gokula'''). ===By car=== '''Tourist cabs''' are your best option if you plan to tour the city all day or go to neighbouring towns like [[Srirangapatna]]. Costs about ₹9 or ₹10 per km. A day-long hire to cover the most popular points, ending with Brindavan Garden may cost ₹1200 to ₹1600 for a non-AC Indica type vehicle. App based cab services like Ola cabs and Uber are also available. There are many car rental companies available. * {{listing | type=listing | name=BookCab | alt= | url=http://www.bookcab.in/mysore/car-rental | email=bookings@bookcab.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 92 4100 4100 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | content= }} ===By auto-rickshaw=== Auto-rickshaws have meters, but drivers politely refuse to turn down the meters especially at railway stations, bus stations, etc. The more the driver suspects that you are a tourist judging based by your attire, looks and luggage, the less the chance that they will agree to use the meter. Price is ₹11 per km, with a minimum fare of ₹25. Try to insist on using the meter; threatening to call the police sometimes works when the rickshaw driver pretends that the meter is broken and wants a flat fee. At the railway station or city bus stand, go straight to the '''prepaid auto-rickshaw''' counter and tell them your destination (you have to pay a rupee (₹1) for this service). They will give you a slip with the fare printed, along with the destination and auto rickshaw registration number. When you arrive at the destination you just pay what is printed on the slip. You can always get the help of a traffic police officer to negotiate with the auto driver. They are really helpful. ===By horse-drawn carriage=== Horse-drawn carriages (known as a ''tanga'') are a common sight and way of getting around the tourist hotspots in Mysore, especially the landmarks surrounding the palace. ===Orientation=== The different areas of Mysore are usually understood by the locals in the following way: * Mysore North: Gokulam, Hebbal, Metgully and Bangalore Road. * Mysore South: Mananthavady Road, Ooty Road, J.P.Nagar and Kuvempu Nagar. * Mysore East: Bannur Road, Siddhartha Nagar, T.Narasipura Road, Teresian College area, Zoo Garden, Karinji Lake and ATI. * Mysore West: Hunsur Road, Yelwala, Jayalakshmipuram, Bogadi Road and University area. * Mysore Central (downtown area): Yadavagiri, Railway Station Area, K.R.Circle, Palace area, Devaraj Market, Urs Road, Bus Stand area and JSS Hospital area. ==See== [[File:Mahisha.jpg|thumbnail|Mahishasura statue at Chamundi Hills, Mysore]] [[File:Nandi Chamundi Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|The holy bull Nandi at the Bull Temple]] [[File:Ballal Park.jpg|thumb|Ballal Park, Ashoka Circle]] [[File:Oriental Library, Mysore, India.jpg|thumb|Oriental Library, Mysore]] [[File:Jayanagar Cricket Stadium.jpg|thumb|Jayanagar Cricket Stadium]] [[File:Chamundi Hill view from J.P.Nagar Library, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Chamundi Hill viewed from J.P.Nagar Park]] [[File:Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore]] [[File:Raja Ravi Varma, The suckling child.jpg|thumbnail|Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery]] [[File:Sand museum Mysore sculpture.jpg|thumbnail|Sand Museum, Mysore]] *{{see | name=Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp City Bus Stand, Jagan Mohan Palace Road, Chamrajpura | lat=12.30663 | long=76.65030 | directions= | phone=+91 821 242 3693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Jaganmohan Palace | wikidata=Q6122134 | content=A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery and function hall. The palace for some time was home to the Wodeyar dynasty. The art gallery features famous paintings of many styles, including Mughlai, Mysorean and European. The most prominent works are those of Raja Ravi Varma, which are over 100 years old. The walls of the building however, have growing cracks and is increasingly show signs of decay. It is major need of a renovation. }} *{{see | name=Jayalakshmivilas mansion | url= | email= | address=Manasagangotri | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-M 10AM-5PM | price= | content=It was built by H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana ( Maharani Regent of Mysore: 1895-1902) for her daughter Jayalakshammanni. ( Eldest daughter of HH Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore:1881-1894). It has around 200 rooms, an exotic dancing hall and a kalyanmantap with intricately carved wood pillars.It is converted into a museum and it stores artifacts pertaining to local folk and performing arts, tools and object of various artisans and other archaeological findings. Princess Jayalakshmmanni was married to her maternal uncle. Dewan Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs. After independence their son-in-law Sirdar K. Basavaraj Urs sold the property to the University of Mysore for starting its postgraduate center and the then Vice Chancellor Dr. K.V.Puttapa christened the place as Manasa Gangothri. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Lalitha Mahal Palace | alt= | url=https://www.lalithamahalpalace.co.in/ | email=info@junglelodges.com | address=Lalitha Mahal Palace Road | lat=12.29840 | long=76.69257 | directions= | phone=+91 080-40554055 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lalitha Mahal | image=Palais-Mysore.jpg | wikidata=Q12061086 | content=Another palace that has been turned into a five-star hotel. It served as a royal summer residence for the Viceroy to India in the late 19th and early 19th century. You feel the antique-style grandeur and regality when you stay here. Guests should visit the hotel during the afternoon since they serve a great British high tea. It is situated close to the Chamundi Hills. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30481 | long=76.65508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹50 for adult, regardless if Indian national or foreigners for the main palace; extra charge for the residential wing, still owned by the royal family: ₹285 for foreigners | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, and over time have been preserved remarkably well. The guards quick out the public from the palace premise (gardens) around 6PM to prepare the 'light and sound' show in the evening. That show is in Kanada language only (March 2018), making less interesting for foreigners. Ticket counter opens at 4:45PM for the show after 7PM, price is ₹50 for both. The show lasts about 30 minutes, and finishes by an impressive illumination of the palace of 100,000 bulbs. Entry is on the south side. You are required to leave your shoes outside before entering at a cost of ₹2 per pair. Reverse osmosis water filter facilities are present as a convenience. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Zoo | alt=Sri Chamarajendra Zoologocal Gardens | url=http://mysorezoo.info/ | email=zoomysore@gmail.com | address=Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar | lat=12.30114 | long=76.66786 | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 0302 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 8AM-5:30PM | price=₹40 for adults, ₹10 for children over 5, battery operated vehicle tour ₹100, ₹20 for camera and ₹50 for video camera (camcorder) | wikidata=Q3523523 | content=The zoo was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest in the world. Mysore zoo has had a successful breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and along with native Indian fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, elephants, fallow deers, Himalayan black bears, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl and African rhinos. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Barbary sheep, giraffes, hippos and gorillas. The zoo encompasses Karanji Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season including painted storks, pelicans, and darters. Other attractions include the botanical Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India and abroad. Visitors can treat themselves to snacks and tender coconut that are available inside the zoo. Excellent mementos are available in a souvenir shop. Vehicle parking is available in an open area opposite the zoo. The parking fee collected is ₹50 for bus, ₹30 for mini-bus or tempo, ₹10 for cars and ₹5 for two wheelers. }} * {{see | name=Rabindranath Nath Tagore Layout | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Lingam Budhi Lake, Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Beautiful modern township. Ideal for evening walks. This surprisingly spacious location has become the target residential area of the rich and famous. Their interior alleys are as wide as highways. }} * {{see | name=Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Banni Mantap Grounds | lat=12.33395 | long=76.65354 | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Children's garden, huge stadium, playgrounds etc. The toy train service here is not very good. They run the train only when there are enough children to ride it. }} * {{see | name=Chamundi Hill Lookout View Point | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamundi Hill | lat=12.28155 | long=76.67862 | directions=on the road that goes up the hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-16 | content=The lookout provides an aerial view of Mysore, allowing you too see the entire white city and surrounding forest in all its glory. There are a few binoculars at the lookout point, though you would need to pay to use them. }} ===Temples, ashrams and churches=== *{{see | name=Chamundi Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD route No. 100, 201. volvo 201 from City Bus Stand | phone=+91 821-259-0027 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=A temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi Devi). The huge Nandi sta top is available. Atop the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Wheelchair access to the temple is available. Air Conditioned Volvo buses are available to Chamundi Hill and back from the city bus stand every twenty minutes. Bus 201 is climbing up (₹20), but if you want to take all steps, prefer bus 204 which take another route passing 800 m from the first step (₹8 only). }} *{{see | name=Datta Peetham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.2838641 | long=76.65857299999993 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an ashram in Mysore. It has beautiful gardens with bonsais among other plants. You can buy some herbal tea for an infusion, grown in the gardens. }} * {{see | name=Osho Ashram | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email= | address=Uthanahalli Village | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=The ashram is set in a very scenic and spacious paddy field. Yoga classes and meditation practice. They organize frequent yoga camps lasting one week at the most. }} [[File:St. Philomenas Church in Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|St. Philomena's Church]] *{{see | name=St. Philomenas Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.32102 | long=76.65821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the Gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers. The renovation, still going on in March 2018, may not please everyone: it gives a kitsch style 'à la Disneyland', especially from the exterior. The interior can now be visited. Renovation is expected to last until late 2018. }} * {{see | name=Buddha Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ballal Circle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Two golden Buddhas, ten red little Buddhas and one statue of Dr.Ambedkar. Cute and photogenic circular building. Very good place to meditate. }} * {{see | name=Jwalamukhi Tiruparasundari Temple | alt=Chamundi Sister Temple | url= | email= | address=Uttanahalli, Off Nanjangud Road | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD 203 from City bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-08 | content=One of the old temples of Mysore, Jwalamukhi Tirupparasunadri is also an incarnation of Goddess Parasakthi, the universe creator. As per legend, the demon Mahisasura had a boon that if anyone would kill him and blood spills on the ground, Each drop of blood will create a Mahisasura. Hence, during the process of slaying the demon, Goddess Chamundi consulted the help of Devi Tirupparasundari, who ensured that the blood drops do not touched the ground, by drinking every single drop of the blood falling out. Thus, the demon was completely destroyed The Goddess stayed on the foothills of the hills, ensuring protection to all the devotees around the town. }} * {{see | name=Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Krishna Rajasagara, Kannambadi, Mandya | lat= | long= | directions= at Hosa Kannambadi, near Krishna Rajasagara | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-04 | content=The Venugopala Swamy Temple is an example of Hoysala architecture. It was built in the 12th century AD around the same time as the Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura, Mysore district. It is surrounded by water, a pleasant sight. }} ===Parks and gardens=== Mysore has about 180 parks and playgrounds. Most of the residential areas have their own small parks: e.g. Ambedkar Park in Jayanagar has a 500-metre perimeter footpath. The newly built Andolan Circle Park has a walking track that takes five minutes for one round. This park is near Kuvempu Nagar. But many Mysoreans prefer to walk around the many lakes which pepper the landscape such as the central Kukarahalli Kere by the University where the journey around is about 4.5 km. Another is the Lingabudhi Kere, which has a beautiful footpath with bamboo forests and again takes more than 20 minutes for one round. This park is a desirable neighbourhood to the southwest called Rama Krishna Nagar, 5km away from the city centre. *{{see | name=Happy Man Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.29969 | long=76.62494 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Happy Man Park near Kamakshi Hospital, some three kilometers from the Railway Station, is a very popular hangout of children and parents. The park is quite compact in size but contains a mini zoo and many hens and ducks roam around the lawns freely. The park is landscaped with a little stream and ‘wooden’ bridges. Music is played through loudspeakers scattered around the park. The park is open from 4:30PM to 9PM and the crowd are quite big around 6PM. It is also open for a while in the morning for the benefit of joggers. The main attraction of the park is a statue of a ‘Happy Man’ with a potbelly. The statue resembles Maitreya or Laughing Buddha, quite popular in Southeast Asian countries. }} *{{see | name=Karanji Kere | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30307 | long=76.67340 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small lake inside the city. This is a favorite spot for romantic couples. You can go for a small trip of boating. The lake is surrounded by green trees and you can also see the various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji Kere. In local language Kere means Lake and thus a Lake by the name of Karanji is called as Karanji Kere. The Area is now named as Nature park. The park has an aviary, which hosts peacocks and other species of colorful birds. A Little inside, there is a tall watchtower, from where one can see entire lake and birds on tree tops. On the periphery of the lake, there is a walkway of around 2.6 km. At the end of the walkway, there is a butterfly park. }} *{{see | name=Brindavan Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.42415 | long=76.57303 | directions=MCTD Bus No.303 from City Bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹20 for all above 7 years, ₹50 for camera | lastedit=2016-10-31 | content=Gardens and musical fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. At 25 km from the city, the garden has seen better days. The garden has a variety of flower beds and water fountains running the length of the garden. More than half the fountains aren't working. On the left side of the river is the garden, on the right is the musical fountain area. One can take a motor boat to cross the river at ₹20 per head one way or walk across the pathway. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and music show begins. This is in a swimming pool sized pond, the dance of the fountains has no coordination to the music being played. There is a stadium style seating to watch the fountains. If you want to go here via bus, the bus stop’s name is Main Bus Stand, KR circle. Bus number 303 leaves approximately every 5 minutes and takes 45 minutes to the end of the line where the gardens are situated. Late October to early February sees a lot of school picnics. Bus loads of school children descend on the garden during this time. }} ===Museums=== *{{see | name=Folk Art Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1968 and located in the University of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka. It is housed in Jayalakhmi Mansion situated at Manasa Gangotri. The museum has detailed exhibits of "Yakshagana" and "Puppet art". Closed on Sunday.}} *{{see | name=Melody World Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.melodyworld.in | email=waxworldindia@gmail.com | address=1, Vihara Marga, Siddhartha Layout | lat=12.30223 | long=76.67789 | directions=near GST Bhavan | phone=+91 8217624257 | tollfree= | hours=9.30am to 7pm | price=50 | lastedit=2021-06-29 | content=Established in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World. Exhibits a collection of over 100 life-size wax statues and over 1,500 types of musical instruments. }} *{{see | name=National Museum on Natural History | alt= | url=http://nmnh.nic.in/mysore.htm | email= | address=Near Nandhini Milk Dairy, back side of Postal Training Centre | lat= | long= | directions=6 km | phone=+91 821 244 7046 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Has exhibits on plants, animals, and geology of the southern region of India. They conduct a show on intervals. They also have a cute watch tower for bird watching. The museum is situated in a beautiful garden. You can even visit the place just sit to in the gardens in the lush green surroundings. This facility is run by the central government of India and there is no entrance fee. }} *{{see | name=Oriental Research Institute | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30649 | long=76.64001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the oriental library, it was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts. }} *{{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near the back gate of the railway station. | lat=12.31617 | long=76.64346 | directions=Very photogenic place. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi. The Museum is located near to railway station, The major attraction of the museum is the wagon used by Queen of Mysore. There is a small toy train. The museum is small one and can be visited while arriving or leaving Mysore during working hours. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-26 | content=150 sand sculptures on display }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Climb the Chamundi Hills by steps | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Only for fitness freaks. Start early in the morning to get a good view of the city as it rises from slumber while getting good exercise at the same time. Bus 94 or 204 from city bus stand will bring you to the crossing to NH766. It is then only 800 m to the first step, just follow the signs. }} *{{do | name=Dasara | alt=also spelt as Dusshera | url=http://www.mysoredasara.gov.in/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mysore Dasara | wikidata=Q3595644 | content=Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka, carried over from when it was celebrated by the Wodeyars in grand style. On all ten days of the festival (celebrated in September and October), the Mysore Palace is illuminated with over 100,000 lights. Music and dance events are held during the period too. On the final day a procession of the state's guards lead the Goddess ''Chamundi'' seated on a golden ''howdah'' mounted on an elephant. The procession is followed by various tableaux, a visual treat rarely seen anywhere else in the world. }} [[File:Mysore - Flower vendors.jpg|thumbnail|Devaraja Market near Urs road]] * {{do | name=Devaraja Market Labyrinth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-14 | content=The covered Devaraja Market near the railway station is a sight in itself. There are numerous tiny stalls selling foodstuff, vegetables, jewellery and color powders. Walking inside the market gives you a maze experience. You need one hour to explore it fully and night is the most suitable time for a gentle stroll inside the market. }} * {{do | name=Jog @ J.P. Nagar Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take Bus No. 13 to J.P.Nagar and get down at Police Booth stop. Turn left and walk for 100 m. There is a jogging track near the library. It is more than 700 m long. This park is near the J.S.S. School. There is a Brahmakumari temple in the same locality. Chamundi Hill looks like a sleeping woman from this ground. }} * {{do | name=Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwal | lat= | long= | directions=15 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Yoga classes, meditation practice and free food. Many beautiful buildings set in a lush green surroundings. The Mysore facility is the south India headquarters of the Brahmakumaris. }} * {{do | name=Ride the Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Children's Park @ Banni Mantap Grounds | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take any bus going to Bangalore side and get down at St. Philomena's college. You can walk inside the Banni Mantap grounds which is extremely spacious. }} *{{do | name=University Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors can take a pleasant morning or evening stroll at the University Lake, Kukkarahalli. The perimetre is 3 km long. }} * {{do | name=Walk @ Lingam Budhi Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-30 | content=Take a bus to Lingam Budhi village (No.94.B by 7AM from the city bus station) and have a nice walk on the embankment of Lingam Budhi Lake. It will refresh you beyond description. This is a one hour walk and ends up in Lingam Budhi village near the ring road. The famous University Layout is a residential suburb of this area. You can proceed another 300 meters, cross the ring road and visit the majestic Rabindranath Tagore Layout. An easier option is to visit Lingam Budhi park on the other side of the park which can be accessed by bus number 62 or 61 which are more frequently available from the city bus station. Alight at the last stop and walk to the park gate some hundred meters away. This park has a 1.3-kilometer long perimeter and there is a lush green growth of bamboo trees all over the park. Birds of Lingam Budhi lake can be more easily spotted from this side. }} * {{do | name=Yoga @ Osho Sannidhi | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email=jairam@oshosannidhi.org | address=Utthanahalli village, near Tripura Sundhari temple, APMC Yard, Ooty Road. | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone=+91 64385551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-21 | content=Osho Sannidhi, Utthanahalli is situated behind the Chamundi Hills. The road to Utthanalli starts from the APMC Yard on Ooty road. Ask for Tripura Sundari temple in the village centre. Drive one km in the paddy fields to reach Osho Sannidhi Ashram. They conduct regular yoga and meditation camps. Food and accommodation is available in the ashram on payment of ₹500 per day. }} * {{do | name=Photo session at Court Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite District Court coplex | lat= | long= | directions=2 km on Mysore University road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=The court park or what is officially called 'Manuvana Park' is a twin park with a lot of photo opportunities. There is more maintenance and so the park is more beautiful. Water sprinkling is very effective to the level that you have to shift your seating quite effective. There are swings and other kid attractions also. Another thing the availability of vendors who give fruits in potpourri for ₹20. Lunch or 'Ootta' is also offered at the same rate even though the average rate is ₹60 in Mysore. }} [[File:Temple in K.G.Koppal.jpg|thumb|Temple at Jayanagar, Mysore]] * {{do | name=Meditate at Anjali Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamunid Hill Road | lat= | long= | directions=5 km. | phone=+91 8212473226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Anjali Ashram has a unique architectural design. The entrance to the ashram is marked by an outer mandapa. On both sides of this mandapa, there are two footpaths in a curved fashion taking you to the inner area directly. If you walk directly through the mandapa, you reach another structure used for meditations and prayer meetings. Then comes the hostel for inmates. Then comes the sanctum. The last building is the sanctum sanctorum containing the chapel and the residential arrangements for the inmates. The small cottages for the inmates are built on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There is a footpath that takes you directly to the other gate from the sanctum sanctorum. }} [[File:Anjali Ashram Chamundi Road (3).jpg|thumb|Anjali Christian retreat, Chamundi Hill road]] * {{do | name=Walk around Kukkarahalli Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-20 | content=The perimeter is 3.6 km. There are many birds to see and the footpath is well maintained with small gardens around it. }} * {{do | name=City watch at Hardinge Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aarugatu junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Hardinge Circle has been renovated with marble seats on three sides and cement seats on three sides. It is very pleasant to sit in this intersection watching the traffic of six roads merge without signal and other types of control. The seats on the southern side are more sylvan and shady. The seats on the northern sides are modern and with a background of manicured lawns. The eastern side is only for people awaiting a bus to Bannur village. }} ==Learn== Mysore is a significant educational hub, the foundations for which were laid by King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during his enlightened rule. Today, the city can boast of seven engineering and two medical colleges. The first engineering college established in Mysore was the National Institute of Engineering in 1946, the second oldest in Karnataka (after UVCE Bangalore). Formal medical education began in 1930 when the Mysore Medical College was transferred from Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is well known for its prowess in Sanskrit, the mother language of many Indian languages. The city is occasionally referred to as the Sanskrit capital of India. A Sanskrit daily newspaper called ''Sudharma'' is published from Mysore for a nominal price of ₹1. [[File:Mysore University Gandhian Studies.jpg|thumb|Mysore University Campus]] *{{listing | name=All India Institute of Speech and Hearing |alt=AIISH| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Food and Technological Research Institute |alt=CFTRI | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Institute of Indian Languages| alt=CIIL | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Defence Food Research Laboratory | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Mysore University | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mysore University has the distinction of being the first university established in Karnataka, the sixth oldest in the country, and the first one in India established outside of a British province. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV took the initiative in founding the university. It was named Manasagangotri (literally meaning "fountainhead of the Ganges of the mind") by the poet laureate, Kuvempu. }} [[File:Urs Road Mysore.jpg|thumb|Devaraj Urs road is the main shopping district of Mysore city]] ==Buy== [[File:Mall of Mysore.6.jpg|thumb|Sweet-meat shop at the Mall of Mysore]] [[File:Mall of Mysore building 02.jpg|thumb|Mall of Mysore]] Mysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), sandalwood carvings and the many varieties of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's marketplaces can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and from a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road. To experience one of India's best markets head to Devaraja Market where tourists and locals alike shop for daily fruit and vegetables as well as the rows and rows of flowers and various spices. Devaraja market is on Dhanwanthri Road. On the east row of the Devaraja Market, there is an oil shop with two brothers, Azam and Adil, who always pull in tourists for a nice conversation and maybe some chai. They have some good recommendations for food and things around the city so give them a visit. Their shop has a row of the watercolor powder, about 1/3rd from the north end. Be warned, however. There are quite a lot of perfume sellers that sell inferior goods, don't be tempted by nice boxes and free gifts. As a rule, if it looks like a bargain, the perfume is poor quality. The real stuff is normally found further from the centre, but is mostly for export. * '''Agarbathis''' (Incense) * '''Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium''', Sayaji Road - Sandalwood figurines and caskets * '''Chenapatna dolls and wooden toys''' * Traditional deck of '''playing cards''' * {{buy | name=Sapna Bookstall | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=For books, toys and other gifts. }} * {{buy | name=New Dolphin Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Water Tank Junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=For cakes coffee and snacks. }} == Eat == [[File:Dosa point, Ramaswamy Circle, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Dosa Point Restaurant, Ramaswamy Circle]] [[File:Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Breakfast in Mysore style]] Mysore is known for the traditional sweet, the '''Mysore Pak'''. Mysore Pak is a sweet dish generally cut into rectangular pieces and is made out of gram (chickpea) flour, sugar (or jaggery) and lots of ghee. Sold all over the city although arguably the best Mysore Pak from Guru Sweets near the small clock tower. South Indian breakfast favourites like idlis, sambars, masala dosas are widely available and quite good. It is not clear if the '''Mysore Masala Dosa''' (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato, and onions) originated in Mysore, but you can try asking. You can find some of Karnataka's specialty dishes like: * '''Bisibele Baath''' - Made of rice and lentils with a lot of local spices. This is one of the most sought after dishes of Mysore. It is served hot and usually costs ₹25 in an average restaurant. * '''Idli Sambar''' - Different from ''Idli and Sambar''. Since the idlis are put in a bowl with steaming sambar poured over them, the aroma and spicy effect is marvellous and costs less than ₹20. * '''Masala Poori''' - This is the most favourite food item of the Mysorean people. You can see young boys selling these 'chat' items on the sides of the pavement with all the ingredients beautifully arranged on wicker stools. For ₹15, you get crispy poories along with ten to twelve spices mixed in a hot 'pani' background. The whole thing is an experience to undergo. Some restaurants have separate 'chat' sections selling Pani Poori, Masala Poori, Bombay Chat and other varieties. * '''Raagi and Akki Rotis''' - They are similar to tortillas but made of ''raagi'' (English: coracan, finger Millet) or rice flour along with black cumin, asafoetida, fresh coriander, green chillies and finely chopped onions. * '''Raagi Mudde''' – A staple food in some of Kannadiga households in the [[Cauvery Basin]]. It is made by cooking raagi flour in water and later rolling it into thick consistency balls. Raagi Mudde is swallowed and not chewed after dipping into ghee and sambar. ===Vegetarian restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Gayathri Tiffin Room | alt=GTR | url= | email= | address=Chamundipuram Main Road, Narayan Shasthri Rd, Chamundipuram, Bettadpura | lat=12.2883013 | long=76.64946320000001 | directions= | phone=+91 90081 87913 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Tasty snacks, dosas and coffee. Popular for breakfasts. The ambience and design of the restaurant is a bit basic but it retains an old school charm. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarna Shanthi Sagar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kuvempu Nagar Complex | lat= | long= | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Vegetarian lunchː 12:30PM to 3PM, vegetarian dinnerː 7PM to 11:45PM. }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Adayar Ananda Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station front gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 750 004 736 | tollfree= | hours=to 11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=₹30 for tea (average quality). ₹85 for Masala Dosai (good). }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramaswamy Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 968 619 5178 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹75 for lunch | lastedit=2021-03-26 | content=Very green furnishing. }} * {{eat | name=Green Leaf | url= | email= | address=2813 Kalidasa Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 655 0857 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=A variety of tasty vegetarian South Indian, North Indian and Chinese though it can get crowded on the weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Govardhan | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Mylari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ittigegud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good Masala Dosa (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions) at ₹35. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Siddhartha | url= | email= | address=Guest House Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Kafe Mallige''' - Nageetha Complex, Vishwa Manava Double Road, Saraswathipurm * '''Little Woods'''- Opposite Jockey Quarters, Chamundhi Hill Road No 1. Little Woods is a vegetarian bistro a new restaurant that is set on the Chamundi Hill Road. Beautiful environs and a homely setting Has four seating options: rooftop, garden, road view and closed. * {{eat | name=Nakshathra (Hotel Roopa) | url= | email= | address=B.N. Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nalpak Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Cafe Coffee Day, Urs Road. Turn left to Dewan's Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Teaː ₹28. Lunch ₹80. Idliesː ₹15 each | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content=Good hall with a view upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Nalapak | url= | email= | address=Kuvempunagara North, Saraswathipuram| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multi-cuisine restaurant which specialises in South Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pepe's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shenoy Sadana, 108, 9th Main, 3rd Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite SBI Bank, Saraswathipuram, Kuvempunagar | phone=+91 998 607 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content= Pure vegetarian restaurant serving South and North Indian, as well as some Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=The Sixth Main | alt=The 6th Main | url= | email= | address=2830/1, 6th Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 428 7786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-14 | content= Small in size with a casual dining vibe but has a good vibe. Popular among both foreigners and Indians. Serves decent Thalis and Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=Sambhrama Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Nethradana Hospital, Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM to 10PM | price= | image=Sambrama Restaurant.jpg | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=Good place for dosa, uppittu and other snacks. Their Akkirotti is a specialty. }} ===Non-vegetarian restaurants=== * ''' City deli''' this small restaurant is on Kalidas Road near empire hotel. Coffee & sandwiches are also good. * '''Corner House''' in Vontikoppal is a nice place for ice creams * '''Edelweiss The Austrian Cafe''' parallel to Kalidasa Road, has great food at very affordable prices and authentic, heavenly cakes baked by an Austrian. The kitchen is open so you can see your food being cooked. * '''Hanumanthu Mess''' - Mandi Mohalla. A small place that specialises in a macro-style cooked mutton pulav and mutton chaps, available for early breakfast and lunch. Natti (Chicken) Pulav on Sunday morning only. Non-vegetarian. * '''Sixth Main''' is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. Popular with non-Indians. The ambience is quite relaxing. *'''Spices & Sauces''' - B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle. The best place to have some spicy non-vegetarian food. Even Mysore cuisine is worth trying. * {{eat | name=Tina's Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 94498 18668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content=Hearty homemade food. Relaxing ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarana Bhavan Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions=2 km | phone=+91 821 425 6333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Bisibele bath, Kara bath, Kesari bath. }} * {{eat | name=Aramana Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite City Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Good quality vegetarian food and good ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Nahar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=opp. Devaraja Market front gate | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from City Bus Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-04 | content=Spacious hall upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Mane Thindi Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=1000 Days Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Biriyani Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Ashirwad Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwala (Madikeri Road) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=6:30AM to 10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-07 | content=Fine idlis and dosa varieties. Plain breakfast comes to around ₹100 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Harsha Palace Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Suburban Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Biriyani. ₹250. }} * {{eat | name=Chicken Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. J and K Bank, Suburban Bus Station building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 81294 12786 | tollfree= | hours=3.30 am to 12.30 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Shafi Deli (owner). }} ==Drink== Mysore is in Karnataka state where the liquor laws are among the most liberal in the subcontinent. Most international brands are readily available. The city is lined with bars and other restaurants serving liquor; there are around ten pubs in the city. Some of the recommended places include: *{{drink | name=Bopy's Pub | url= | email= | address=Hunsur Road, behind Infant Jesus church. | lat=12.3242816 | long=76.61088940000002 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Cocktail Circuit Lounge Bar | url= | email= | address=Near Mysore University | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Dynasty Restaurant''' --Sri Harsha Road *{{drink | name=Fluid Pub | url= | email= | address=near HSBC bank, Kalidasa Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Keg Pub''', opposite the Suburb Bus Stand. * '''Lobo's''', Kuvempunagar Double Road, opposite Bake Point, Saraswathipuram. * '''Opium Pub''', Pai Vista, opposite to the Suburb Bus Stand. * {{drink | name=Pelican Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Pelican-Pub-Grubhouse-Restaurant-628345883875059/ | email= | address=Hunsur Road | lat= | long= | directions=near St.Joseph's State School | phone=+91 99015 00055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-11PM | price= | content= }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=Rasooi Magic | alt=Rasooi Magic | url=https://www.facebook.com/rasooimagic/ | email= | address=#16, Kalidasa Road, J.L. Puram | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 4252228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-10:30PM | price=150 | content=A North Indian vegetarian restaurant, also serving North Indian food, Chinese dishes, tandoori delicacies and chaats. }} * '''Road Pub''', Hotel Sandesh The Prince, Nazarbad *{{drink | name=Waves Lounge Bar | alt= | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com/restaurant-in-mysore.aspx | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best lounge bars in Mysore. }} ===Night life=== There is no night life in Mysore and no one understands the phrase 'night life'. Shops and restaurants down their shutters before 10PM. Restaurants do not open early in the morning, shops take three-hour lunch breaks, and even buses are few between 1PM and 4PM because ''the drivers and conductors are having their lunch''. This laid back lifestyle can irritate people, although some can accept it within a few days. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹750|₹750-3,000|Over ₹3,000}} Budget conscious visitors are advised to stay near Jagamohan palace because the hotels are cheaper here and the city bus station is only 300 metres away. Taking a daily bus pass of ₹50 can save you hundreds of rupee worth waste on autorickshaws. Around 25 hotels are available in this locality all in the range of ₹400 to ₹600. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Mysore Youth Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hudco, 2nd Stage, Gangothri Layout, Saraswathipuram, Opp Maruti Temple, Gangothri Layout | lat=12.303344 | long=76.6130883 | directions=Near Maruti temple | phone=+91 821 234 3144 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹125 per bed for non-AC dorms | content=Very economical and clean dorms with a pretty and peaceful campus. Available for both male and females }} * {{sleep | name=Green House Valley Service Apartment | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Infosys, Opposite to Damden Solarium Apartment, on Ring Road, Vijay Nagara II stage – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9886594321, +91 821-6527802, +91 8880777033 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aashraya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road,Near Railway Station – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2427088, +91 821-2426570 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airlines | alt= | url= | email= | address=1064, CH 16, Jayalakshmi VIlas Road, Chamaraja Puram 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2330745, +91 821-2330475 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bombay Tiffanys | url= | email= | address=No. 313, Sayyaji Rao Road Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Main Bata Showrooms | phone=+91 821-2435255, +91 821-2435256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= ₹1000 for non-AC and ₹1600 for AC rooms | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | content=Very clean A/C or non-A/C rooms. Avoid the room service food; it is not safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Darshan Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lokaranjan Mahal Road, Opposite Regency Theatre, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2520794, +91 821-2564083 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gandhi Square - 570001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2442444 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single ₹500 (also for 2), double ₹700 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very nice and efficient with restaurant and ice cream parlour on site. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasharath | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Zoo Garden -10| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2449121 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Good rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gayathri | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Gayathri Building, Opposite Railway Station, Dhanavantri Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2425654 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Govardhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2434118, +91 821-2429422, +81 821-2431960 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Indra Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road , Near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 8212423933 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address=K R Circle, Opposite City Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2431310 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Komfort Suites | alt=Komfort Suites | url=http://komfortsuites.com/ | email=online@komfortsuites.com | address=NO. 66,66A, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri - 570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9164068000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821 2412445 | price= ₹2450 | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | content= An intimate owner managed budget hotel on Vivekananda road. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Luciya International | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Dasprakash, No. 1771, Old Bank Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2420261 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parimala Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Primary School, Near Poarakala Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Behind Jagamohan palace | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8212427387, +91 8214269802 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Spacious rooms with TV and a bath. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Prakash Deluxe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Medical College, 1474 - Sayyaji Rao Road - 570 021 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2521676, +91 821-2529434 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ritz | alt= | url= | email= | address=B N Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2422668, +91 821-2429082 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=What this small, colonial-era four-room hotel lacks in cleanliness and upkeep, it makes up in charm and friendly staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Roopa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroopa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2443770 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very close to Mysore Palace. B.N. Road, Mysore – 570 001. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sri Nandini Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Next to Bus Stand, Irwin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2447085, +91 821-2447155 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sudarshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Jagan Mohan Palace Adjoining Poarakala Mutt | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8214260048 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content=Tiny rooms with TV. }} * {{sleep | name=Railway Retirement Rooms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=inside the railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹100 for 24 hours. Private rooms cost ₹1,200 per night | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Majestic colonial building with very clean, high ceiling dormitories. }} * {{sleep | name=Shiva Guru Comforts | alt= | url= | email= | address=Halladakeri, Behind Suburb Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2538974 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mannaar Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Sapna Bookstall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Fortune JP Palace | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/mysore-fortune-jp-palace.dh.11 | email= | address=Abba Road Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-3988444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram – 570 012 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2512536, +91 821-2414635, +91 821-2516134 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-25126139 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A comfortable Heritage Hotel in an old princess house at the Chittaranjan Palace. The hotel has a lovely cafe, and the bar and restaurant on the lawn is a delight. Profits of the hotel are donated to good causes in and around Mysore. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise | alt= | url=http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.com/paradise | email=hotelparadise@airtelmail.in | address=No. 104, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri-570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-4008400, +91 821-2410366 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Maharaja | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2426665 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Palace Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpalaceplaza.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716, Sri Harsha Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2440875, +91 821-2430034 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2421070 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royale Heritage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroyaleheritage.com/ | email=contact@hotelroyaleheritage.com | address=No. 2931, Bangalore Nilgiri Road | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Kalyan Jewellers | phone=+91 821-5265330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Offers both rooms with air conditioning and without for the budget conscious traveller. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Siddhartha | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 73/1, Guest House Road, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2522999 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2520692 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Offers good variety of South and North Indian Vegetarian food. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel United 21 | alt=Hotel United 21 | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 2 minutes from the Mysore palace. A good and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vyshak International | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2421777 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Hoysala | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions=Come out of the railway station and walk straight for roughly 500 m. You will find it on the left-hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=+91 821-2425349, +91 821-2425597 }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Yatri Nivas | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2423492 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maurya Palace | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmauryapalace.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716 Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 40 4006 8050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Maurya Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2523375 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Park Lane Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2720, Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2430400, +91 821-2434340 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Enjoy a drink and try out some spicy Indian food, }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Guru Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=JLB Road, near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424400 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹2,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Hari Iyengar's Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=+91 821-2439123 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=LikeMyHome Homestay in Mysore | alt= | url=https://www.likemyhome.in | email=reservations@likemyhome.in | address=#70, CFTRI layout, Bogadi 2nd stage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 91080 06411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-06 | content=LikeMyHome Homestay is located 7km from the Bus Stand. The homestay consists two floor along with kitchen with cook, balcony and dining area. The homestay offers accommodation for short or long duration along with packages like travel assistance, travel guide etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Iyengar Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jagmohan Palace | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Lift facility available. }} * {{sleep | name=Maithree Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Jagmohan Palace | phone=+91 9448532453 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=3500 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSR Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Rajkamal talkies Road | phone=+91 9880544934 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=1400₹ | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Lalith Mahal Mysore3.JPG|thumbnail|Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Hotel Peridotinn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2303404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Minutes’ drive from the famous IT companies of Infosys, L & T, Hebbal. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Regaalis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four-star hotel and is a part of the Usha Lexus Group. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royal Orchid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Overlooking Brindavan Gardens - offers clean, fresh, multi-cuisine food in a good setting. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sandesh Prince | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four star hotel and offers good variety of food. }} * {{sleep | name=Lalit Mahal Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Royal Heritage. }} * {{sleep | name=Nalapad Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Nelson Mandela Road, New Bannimantap | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2491117 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2402210 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Viceroy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424001, +91 821-2428001 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2433391 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Spa hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Amblee Holiday Resort | alt= | url= | email=ambleeresort@gmail.com | address=No 17, State Highway 17, Srirangapatna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 309 2475, +91 984 5002665 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Many rooms and balconies have views of the Kaveri River. }} * {{sleep | name=Chitravana Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.chitravanaresorts.co.in | email= | address=39 Manandawady Rd, H.D. Kote Rd, Kalawadi Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2597794, +91 9343989990 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Surrounded by greenery. Has an Ayurvedic spa. }} * {{sleep | name=The Windflower Resorts and Spa Mysore | alt= | url=http://www.thewindflower.com/MysoreResort.html | email=marketing@thewindflower.com | address=No 295 Maharanapratap Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 2500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-05-19| content=Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills, surrounded by nature. Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant called [http://www.olivegardenmysore.com Olive Garden]. }} * {{listing | name=Silent Shores Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://silentshoresresort.com/ | email=reservations@silentshoresresort.com | address=#85-87, BEML Road, Hootagalli | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2402930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-02 | content=A 5 star-rated resort & spa with the biggest swimming pool in Mysore. }} ==Connect== * The '''area code''' for Mysore is '''0821'''. If calling from outside India, dial +91 821 XXX XXXX * The General Post Office is near the railway station in a heritage building. There is an old man on the right side of the post office who can wrap parcels beautifully in cloth. *'''B.S.N.L.''' (Cellone) cellular or mobile network signals are widely available. ==Stay safe== Mysore is regarded as a safe and peaceful city. However, if you plan to wander around during the night, it is suggested that you be watchful, as a few incidents of purse and chain snatching are reported every once in awhile. It is good idea to be alert if you are using an autorickshaw during when it is late, especially if you are alone. Also be careful when paying money to the autorickshaw drivers since they may tout non-locals, and can overcharge and decline using the meter at certain places and times. Note that hire taxi services are another option in Mysore. The police in Mysore are helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to request for assistance. You can reach the police control room by dialling 108 from a mobile phone or alternatively, 100 from a landline. The people of Mysore are by and large peace-loving and hospitable. Mysore is one of the places in India where travellers can get around comfortably without worrying and not get bombarded by touts, which can happen in other parts of the country. ==Cope== [[File:Mysore Railway Station (1).jpg|thumbnail|A steam engine on display at the Mysore railway station]] * '''Laundry''': There's a tiny stall opposite ''Arun Sweets and Bakery'' at the junction of Sangam Talkies Road and Ganapathi Temple Road, ₹20/₹30 per piece without/with ironing. ==Go next== * '''[[Bandipur National Park]]''' - A tiger reserve around 90&nbsp;km south. * '''[[Bangalore]]''' - [[Karnataka]]'s state capital, a shopper's paradise and cosmopolitan metropolis. * '''[[Bylakupee]]''' - One of the biggest Tibetan settlements outside of [[Tibet]]. * '''[[Coorg]]''': A pleasant hill station with many resorts on hills, Talacauvery. * '''[[Somanathapura]]''', marvelous architecture and stone sculptures. * '''[[Ooty]]''' - Major hill station, a little bit expensive. * '''[[Shivanasamudram]]''' - Twin waterfalls formed by the Kaveri River * '''[[Srirangapatna]]''' - Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. *'''[[Mangalore]]''' - A coastal city with many fine beaches on the shores of Arabian sea. {{geo|12.30|76.65}} {{isPartOf|Mysore_(district)}} {{usablecity}} {{hasDocent|prof_tpms}} my7oc17q8ucexm0bxyan7all41uplfr 4492020 4492018 2022-07-29T00:25:53Z DaGizza 162256 /* Mid-range */ Updated listing for KSR Lodge wikitext text/x-wiki {{other uses}} {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Mysore palace front view 001.jpg|thumb|360px|Mysore Palace]] '''Mysore''', officially '''Mysuru''', is the second-most populous city of the state of [[Karnataka]] after [[Bangalore]]. It was the capital of the ''Wodeyar'' dynasty, and is considered to be the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is among the cleanest and best planned cities in India. ==Understand== Mysore's recorded history dates back over a thousand years. Its name has a mythological origin. According to Hindu mythology, the demon '''Mahishasura''' was slain by the Goddess Chamundi at the place where present-day Mysore is located. A statue of Mahishasura stands on Chamundi Hill on the outskirts of the city. In later times, the city rose to prominence when it became the capital of a breakaway vassal state of the Vijayanagara Empire, ruled by the Wodeyar family in 1584. In 1610, the king Chamaraja Wodeyar shifted the capital to nearby [[Srirangapatna]]. Hyder Ali, who was a commander in the army, usurped power in the late 18th century. Hyder Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan, who fought and lost a war with the British, dying in battle in 1799. The British restored the Wodeyars as their puppet rulers and shifted the capital back to Mysore. The Wodeyars had substantial internal autonomy and the Kingdom of Mysore (which comprised a large portion of present-day Karnataka) was one of the best administered in India. After independence, the kingdom was merged into the Indian Union and the capital of Mysore state was moved to nearby [[Bangalore]] where the British maintained their army. The name of the state too was eventually changed to "Karnataka" in 1973. The dynasty is still well loved and the people of Mysore are still nostalgic for the grandeur of the earlier times. The palaces built by the Wodeyars and the annual celebrations of Dusshera are holdovers of that period. Mysore has evolved from being a sleepy and quiet city to one that has become the most important in the state after Bangalore. The malls, apartment complexes, new and improved roads, supermarkets the advent of IT and BPO firms and a growing young and dynamic workforce reflect the transformation of the city in the 21st century. The regal city is striking a balance between olden times and modernity, resulting in the city being both old and new. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Mysore Airport | alt={{IATA|MYQ}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.229167 | long=76.658333 | directions=located 10 km south of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1529219 | lastedit=2019-11-13 | content=Mysore has its own airport, . Scheduled passenger service has been on-and-off since the airport's refurbishment in 2010; however, as of September 2017, regional airline TruJet links Mysore to Chennai, with connecting service to Hyderabad. }} The nearest international airport is located in Bangalore ({{IATA|BLR}}), 185&nbsp;km northeast. ===By train=== '''Mysore Junction''' is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route to [[Bangalore]]. Mysore is well connected to Bangalore, with about 18 pairs of trains between the stations on a daily basis. Express Trains like 12007/08 Chennai Shatabdi, 16231/32 [[Mayiladuthurai]] Express (via Trichy), 16215/16 Chamundi Express, 16235/36 [[Thoothukudi|Tuticorin]] Express (via Madurai), 16021/22 [[Chennai]] Kaveri Express, 16591/92 Hampi Express, 16219/20 [[Tirupati]] Express, 16535/36 GolGumbaz Express (via Hubli, [[Bagalakot]]), 16557/58 Rajya Rani Express, 17307/08 Basava Express (via [[Gulbarga]], [[Solapur]]), 12613/14 Tippu Express, 16023/24 Malgudi Express, 17325/26 Vishwamanava Express ([[Hubli]]), 16227/28 Talaguppa Express and 3 sets of passenger trains connect Bangalore to Mysore on a daily basis. Apart from the above, 16209/10 [[Ajmer]] (via [[Kalyan]] [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]] Biweekly express, 22817/18 [[Howrah]] (via [[Tirupati]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Bhubaneshwar]] Weekly Express, 12257/58 Bagmati Express (weekly)(via [[Chennai]], [[Nagpur]]), 22681/82 Chennai Express (weekly), 16229/30 [[Varanasi]] (Via Guntakal, Daund, Itarsi)Express (bi-weekly), 16217/18 [[Shirdi]] Express (weekly), 12975/76 [[Jaipur]] Express (via [[Secunderabad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bhopal]]) (bi-weekly), 16517/18/23/24 Karwar Express (tri-weekly) also connect via Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is connected to [[Mumbai]] through 11035/36 Sharavathi Express (weekly), [[Delhi]] through 12781/82 Swarna jayanthi Express (weekly), Shimoga by 16201/02 Intercity Express (daily) & Dharwad/Hubli by 17301/02 Express (daily) apart from few other passenger trains to [[Shimoga]], 4 pairs of passengers to Chamrajnagara, and one passenger to Bangalore via [[Shravanabelagola]]. Though 16021,16232,16236,16591 & 16535 are night-time trains, having Sleeper accommodation, day time AC chair car fare of ₹260 is levied on all these trains between Bangalore and Mysore, to attract more passengers to travel by train on this section in 3 tier AC class. Shatabdi fare between Bangalore and Mysore has also been fixed at a flat fare of ₹300 for the same reason The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and [[Chennai]] is by the Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours, and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although more expensive than other trains, all of the Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned, and meals, snacks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare. * {{go | name=Mysore Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4855542 | lastedit=2021-10-09 | content= }} ===By bus=== Buses run every 5 minutes from Bangalore. There is a choice of air-conditioned and ordinary vehicles. During the weekends, these buses can fill up, but most do not allow you to purchase your tickets in advance. However, buses to Mysore are available constantly so finding a bus with seats is never a problem. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the '''Volvo''' (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket from Bangalore to Mysore costs ₹250. One can get a bus for Mysore from the satellite bus terminus on Mysore road. Rajahamsa buses are Non-AC and tickets cost about ₹200. KSRTC also runs '''Flybus''' (Volvo Air conditioned buses) between Bangalore International Airport and Mysore Bus stand. Buses are run at an average frequency of 90 min from Airport round the clock and timings and reservation for same available in https://ksrtc.in . These buses charge a fare of ₹800 between Bangalore Airport and Mysore per person Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the '''Central bus stand ('''aka '''suburb bus stand), '''while local buses use the '''City bus stand.''' ===By car=== Mysore is approximately 140 km from Bangalore, with a 4-lane highway (2 lanes in each direction) connecting the 2 cities. The traffic is fairly heavy but the drive is comfortable apart from the unmarked speed bumps that show up at random intervals. As of July 2011, there are approximately 25 to 30 speed bumps. The distance and bumps make you reach Mysore from Bangalore in 3½ hours by car. Some speed bumps are not even marked by zebra crossing or no symbols to indicate the speed bumps. You don't really need to hire a car and driver while staying in Mysore, as all the tourist sites are walking distance or a cheap ride by rickshaw. Alternatively, if you feel the need to have a car and driver during your trip, it is very easy to arrange it once you arrive. ===By bicycle=== Suitable for fitness freaks only. It is around a 140km bike ride from Bangalore. ==Get around== {{mapframe|12.30|76.65|zoom=12}} Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities. ===By hitch-hiking=== [[Tips for hitchhiking|Hitch-hiking]]: Taking a lift, most of the locals (mainly 2 wheelers) are very helpful and generally stop to give a lift. Might be difficult on the main arterial roads because of the Traffic Police as helmets are compulsory for pillion riders as well. ===By bus=== City buses originate from a separate City Bus Station 2 km from the Railway Station. Frequent bus service is available to all major tourist and residential areas of the city. '''Volvo''' air-conditioned buses are available to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan Garden, Zoo, Infosys, and the European Quarter ('''Gokula'''). ===By car=== '''Tourist cabs''' are your best option if you plan to tour the city all day or go to neighbouring towns like [[Srirangapatna]]. Costs about ₹9 or ₹10 per km. A day-long hire to cover the most popular points, ending with Brindavan Garden may cost ₹1200 to ₹1600 for a non-AC Indica type vehicle. App based cab services like Ola cabs and Uber are also available. There are many car rental companies available. * {{listing | type=listing | name=BookCab | alt= | url=http://www.bookcab.in/mysore/car-rental | email=bookings@bookcab.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 92 4100 4100 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | content= }} ===By auto-rickshaw=== Auto-rickshaws have meters, but drivers politely refuse to turn down the meters especially at railway stations, bus stations, etc. The more the driver suspects that you are a tourist judging based by your attire, looks and luggage, the less the chance that they will agree to use the meter. Price is ₹11 per km, with a minimum fare of ₹25. Try to insist on using the meter; threatening to call the police sometimes works when the rickshaw driver pretends that the meter is broken and wants a flat fee. At the railway station or city bus stand, go straight to the '''prepaid auto-rickshaw''' counter and tell them your destination (you have to pay a rupee (₹1) for this service). They will give you a slip with the fare printed, along with the destination and auto rickshaw registration number. When you arrive at the destination you just pay what is printed on the slip. You can always get the help of a traffic police officer to negotiate with the auto driver. They are really helpful. ===By horse-drawn carriage=== Horse-drawn carriages (known as a ''tanga'') are a common sight and way of getting around the tourist hotspots in Mysore, especially the landmarks surrounding the palace. ===Orientation=== The different areas of Mysore are usually understood by the locals in the following way: * Mysore North: Gokulam, Hebbal, Metgully and Bangalore Road. * Mysore South: Mananthavady Road, Ooty Road, J.P.Nagar and Kuvempu Nagar. * Mysore East: Bannur Road, Siddhartha Nagar, T.Narasipura Road, Teresian College area, Zoo Garden, Karinji Lake and ATI. * Mysore West: Hunsur Road, Yelwala, Jayalakshmipuram, Bogadi Road and University area. * Mysore Central (downtown area): Yadavagiri, Railway Station Area, K.R.Circle, Palace area, Devaraj Market, Urs Road, Bus Stand area and JSS Hospital area. ==See== [[File:Mahisha.jpg|thumbnail|Mahishasura statue at Chamundi Hills, Mysore]] [[File:Nandi Chamundi Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|The holy bull Nandi at the Bull Temple]] [[File:Ballal Park.jpg|thumb|Ballal Park, Ashoka Circle]] [[File:Oriental Library, Mysore, India.jpg|thumb|Oriental Library, Mysore]] [[File:Jayanagar Cricket Stadium.jpg|thumb|Jayanagar Cricket Stadium]] [[File:Chamundi Hill view from J.P.Nagar Library, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Chamundi Hill viewed from J.P.Nagar Park]] [[File:Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore]] [[File:Raja Ravi Varma, The suckling child.jpg|thumbnail|Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery]] [[File:Sand museum Mysore sculpture.jpg|thumbnail|Sand Museum, Mysore]] *{{see | name=Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp City Bus Stand, Jagan Mohan Palace Road, Chamrajpura | lat=12.30663 | long=76.65030 | directions= | phone=+91 821 242 3693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Jaganmohan Palace | wikidata=Q6122134 | content=A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery and function hall. The palace for some time was home to the Wodeyar dynasty. The art gallery features famous paintings of many styles, including Mughlai, Mysorean and European. The most prominent works are those of Raja Ravi Varma, which are over 100 years old. The walls of the building however, have growing cracks and is increasingly show signs of decay. It is major need of a renovation. }} *{{see | name=Jayalakshmivilas mansion | url= | email= | address=Manasagangotri | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-M 10AM-5PM | price= | content=It was built by H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana ( Maharani Regent of Mysore: 1895-1902) for her daughter Jayalakshammanni. ( Eldest daughter of HH Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore:1881-1894). It has around 200 rooms, an exotic dancing hall and a kalyanmantap with intricately carved wood pillars.It is converted into a museum and it stores artifacts pertaining to local folk and performing arts, tools and object of various artisans and other archaeological findings. Princess Jayalakshmmanni was married to her maternal uncle. Dewan Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs. After independence their son-in-law Sirdar K. Basavaraj Urs sold the property to the University of Mysore for starting its postgraduate center and the then Vice Chancellor Dr. K.V.Puttapa christened the place as Manasa Gangothri. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Lalitha Mahal Palace | alt= | url=https://www.lalithamahalpalace.co.in/ | email=info@junglelodges.com | address=Lalitha Mahal Palace Road | lat=12.29840 | long=76.69257 | directions= | phone=+91 080-40554055 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lalitha Mahal | image=Palais-Mysore.jpg | wikidata=Q12061086 | content=Another palace that has been turned into a five-star hotel. It served as a royal summer residence for the Viceroy to India in the late 19th and early 19th century. You feel the antique-style grandeur and regality when you stay here. Guests should visit the hotel during the afternoon since they serve a great British high tea. It is situated close to the Chamundi Hills. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30481 | long=76.65508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹50 for adult, regardless if Indian national or foreigners for the main palace; extra charge for the residential wing, still owned by the royal family: ₹285 for foreigners | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, and over time have been preserved remarkably well. The guards quick out the public from the palace premise (gardens) around 6PM to prepare the 'light and sound' show in the evening. That show is in Kanada language only (March 2018), making less interesting for foreigners. Ticket counter opens at 4:45PM for the show after 7PM, price is ₹50 for both. The show lasts about 30 minutes, and finishes by an impressive illumination of the palace of 100,000 bulbs. Entry is on the south side. You are required to leave your shoes outside before entering at a cost of ₹2 per pair. Reverse osmosis water filter facilities are present as a convenience. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Zoo | alt=Sri Chamarajendra Zoologocal Gardens | url=http://mysorezoo.info/ | email=zoomysore@gmail.com | address=Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar | lat=12.30114 | long=76.66786 | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 0302 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 8AM-5:30PM | price=₹40 for adults, ₹10 for children over 5, battery operated vehicle tour ₹100, ₹20 for camera and ₹50 for video camera (camcorder) | wikidata=Q3523523 | content=The zoo was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest in the world. Mysore zoo has had a successful breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and along with native Indian fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, elephants, fallow deers, Himalayan black bears, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl and African rhinos. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Barbary sheep, giraffes, hippos and gorillas. The zoo encompasses Karanji Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season including painted storks, pelicans, and darters. Other attractions include the botanical Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India and abroad. Visitors can treat themselves to snacks and tender coconut that are available inside the zoo. Excellent mementos are available in a souvenir shop. Vehicle parking is available in an open area opposite the zoo. The parking fee collected is ₹50 for bus, ₹30 for mini-bus or tempo, ₹10 for cars and ₹5 for two wheelers. }} * {{see | name=Rabindranath Nath Tagore Layout | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Lingam Budhi Lake, Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Beautiful modern township. Ideal for evening walks. This surprisingly spacious location has become the target residential area of the rich and famous. Their interior alleys are as wide as highways. }} * {{see | name=Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Banni Mantap Grounds | lat=12.33395 | long=76.65354 | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Children's garden, huge stadium, playgrounds etc. The toy train service here is not very good. They run the train only when there are enough children to ride it. }} * {{see | name=Chamundi Hill Lookout View Point | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamundi Hill | lat=12.28155 | long=76.67862 | directions=on the road that goes up the hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-16 | content=The lookout provides an aerial view of Mysore, allowing you too see the entire white city and surrounding forest in all its glory. There are a few binoculars at the lookout point, though you would need to pay to use them. }} ===Temples, ashrams and churches=== *{{see | name=Chamundi Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD route No. 100, 201. volvo 201 from City Bus Stand | phone=+91 821-259-0027 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=A temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi Devi). The huge Nandi sta top is available. Atop the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Wheelchair access to the temple is available. Air Conditioned Volvo buses are available to Chamundi Hill and back from the city bus stand every twenty minutes. Bus 201 is climbing up (₹20), but if you want to take all steps, prefer bus 204 which take another route passing 800 m from the first step (₹8 only). }} *{{see | name=Datta Peetham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.2838641 | long=76.65857299999993 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an ashram in Mysore. It has beautiful gardens with bonsais among other plants. You can buy some herbal tea for an infusion, grown in the gardens. }} * {{see | name=Osho Ashram | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email= | address=Uthanahalli Village | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=The ashram is set in a very scenic and spacious paddy field. Yoga classes and meditation practice. They organize frequent yoga camps lasting one week at the most. }} [[File:St. Philomenas Church in Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|St. Philomena's Church]] *{{see | name=St. Philomenas Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.32102 | long=76.65821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the Gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers. The renovation, still going on in March 2018, may not please everyone: it gives a kitsch style 'à la Disneyland', especially from the exterior. The interior can now be visited. Renovation is expected to last until late 2018. }} * {{see | name=Buddha Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ballal Circle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Two golden Buddhas, ten red little Buddhas and one statue of Dr.Ambedkar. Cute and photogenic circular building. Very good place to meditate. }} * {{see | name=Jwalamukhi Tiruparasundari Temple | alt=Chamundi Sister Temple | url= | email= | address=Uttanahalli, Off Nanjangud Road | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD 203 from City bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-08 | content=One of the old temples of Mysore, Jwalamukhi Tirupparasunadri is also an incarnation of Goddess Parasakthi, the universe creator. As per legend, the demon Mahisasura had a boon that if anyone would kill him and blood spills on the ground, Each drop of blood will create a Mahisasura. Hence, during the process of slaying the demon, Goddess Chamundi consulted the help of Devi Tirupparasundari, who ensured that the blood drops do not touched the ground, by drinking every single drop of the blood falling out. Thus, the demon was completely destroyed The Goddess stayed on the foothills of the hills, ensuring protection to all the devotees around the town. }} * {{see | name=Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Krishna Rajasagara, Kannambadi, Mandya | lat= | long= | directions= at Hosa Kannambadi, near Krishna Rajasagara | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-04 | content=The Venugopala Swamy Temple is an example of Hoysala architecture. It was built in the 12th century AD around the same time as the Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura, Mysore district. It is surrounded by water, a pleasant sight. }} ===Parks and gardens=== Mysore has about 180 parks and playgrounds. Most of the residential areas have their own small parks: e.g. Ambedkar Park in Jayanagar has a 500-metre perimeter footpath. The newly built Andolan Circle Park has a walking track that takes five minutes for one round. This park is near Kuvempu Nagar. But many Mysoreans prefer to walk around the many lakes which pepper the landscape such as the central Kukarahalli Kere by the University where the journey around is about 4.5 km. Another is the Lingabudhi Kere, which has a beautiful footpath with bamboo forests and again takes more than 20 minutes for one round. This park is a desirable neighbourhood to the southwest called Rama Krishna Nagar, 5km away from the city centre. *{{see | name=Happy Man Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.29969 | long=76.62494 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Happy Man Park near Kamakshi Hospital, some three kilometers from the Railway Station, is a very popular hangout of children and parents. The park is quite compact in size but contains a mini zoo and many hens and ducks roam around the lawns freely. The park is landscaped with a little stream and ‘wooden’ bridges. Music is played through loudspeakers scattered around the park. The park is open from 4:30PM to 9PM and the crowd are quite big around 6PM. It is also open for a while in the morning for the benefit of joggers. The main attraction of the park is a statue of a ‘Happy Man’ with a potbelly. The statue resembles Maitreya or Laughing Buddha, quite popular in Southeast Asian countries. }} *{{see | name=Karanji Kere | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30307 | long=76.67340 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small lake inside the city. This is a favorite spot for romantic couples. You can go for a small trip of boating. The lake is surrounded by green trees and you can also see the various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji Kere. In local language Kere means Lake and thus a Lake by the name of Karanji is called as Karanji Kere. The Area is now named as Nature park. The park has an aviary, which hosts peacocks and other species of colorful birds. A Little inside, there is a tall watchtower, from where one can see entire lake and birds on tree tops. On the periphery of the lake, there is a walkway of around 2.6 km. At the end of the walkway, there is a butterfly park. }} *{{see | name=Brindavan Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.42415 | long=76.57303 | directions=MCTD Bus No.303 from City Bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹20 for all above 7 years, ₹50 for camera | lastedit=2016-10-31 | content=Gardens and musical fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. At 25 km from the city, the garden has seen better days. The garden has a variety of flower beds and water fountains running the length of the garden. More than half the fountains aren't working. On the left side of the river is the garden, on the right is the musical fountain area. One can take a motor boat to cross the river at ₹20 per head one way or walk across the pathway. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and music show begins. This is in a swimming pool sized pond, the dance of the fountains has no coordination to the music being played. There is a stadium style seating to watch the fountains. If you want to go here via bus, the bus stop’s name is Main Bus Stand, KR circle. Bus number 303 leaves approximately every 5 minutes and takes 45 minutes to the end of the line where the gardens are situated. Late October to early February sees a lot of school picnics. Bus loads of school children descend on the garden during this time. }} ===Museums=== *{{see | name=Folk Art Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1968 and located in the University of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka. It is housed in Jayalakhmi Mansion situated at Manasa Gangotri. The museum has detailed exhibits of "Yakshagana" and "Puppet art". Closed on Sunday.}} *{{see | name=Melody World Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.melodyworld.in | email=waxworldindia@gmail.com | address=1, Vihara Marga, Siddhartha Layout | lat=12.30223 | long=76.67789 | directions=near GST Bhavan | phone=+91 8217624257 | tollfree= | hours=9.30am to 7pm | price=50 | lastedit=2021-06-29 | content=Established in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World. Exhibits a collection of over 100 life-size wax statues and over 1,500 types of musical instruments. }} *{{see | name=National Museum on Natural History | alt= | url=http://nmnh.nic.in/mysore.htm | email= | address=Near Nandhini Milk Dairy, back side of Postal Training Centre | lat= | long= | directions=6 km | phone=+91 821 244 7046 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Has exhibits on plants, animals, and geology of the southern region of India. They conduct a show on intervals. They also have a cute watch tower for bird watching. The museum is situated in a beautiful garden. You can even visit the place just sit to in the gardens in the lush green surroundings. This facility is run by the central government of India and there is no entrance fee. }} *{{see | name=Oriental Research Institute | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30649 | long=76.64001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the oriental library, it was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts. }} *{{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near the back gate of the railway station. | lat=12.31617 | long=76.64346 | directions=Very photogenic place. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi. The Museum is located near to railway station, The major attraction of the museum is the wagon used by Queen of Mysore. There is a small toy train. The museum is small one and can be visited while arriving or leaving Mysore during working hours. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-26 | content=150 sand sculptures on display }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Climb the Chamundi Hills by steps | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Only for fitness freaks. Start early in the morning to get a good view of the city as it rises from slumber while getting good exercise at the same time. Bus 94 or 204 from city bus stand will bring you to the crossing to NH766. It is then only 800 m to the first step, just follow the signs. }} *{{do | name=Dasara | alt=also spelt as Dusshera | url=http://www.mysoredasara.gov.in/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mysore Dasara | wikidata=Q3595644 | content=Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka, carried over from when it was celebrated by the Wodeyars in grand style. On all ten days of the festival (celebrated in September and October), the Mysore Palace is illuminated with over 100,000 lights. Music and dance events are held during the period too. On the final day a procession of the state's guards lead the Goddess ''Chamundi'' seated on a golden ''howdah'' mounted on an elephant. The procession is followed by various tableaux, a visual treat rarely seen anywhere else in the world. }} [[File:Mysore - Flower vendors.jpg|thumbnail|Devaraja Market near Urs road]] * {{do | name=Devaraja Market Labyrinth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-14 | content=The covered Devaraja Market near the railway station is a sight in itself. There are numerous tiny stalls selling foodstuff, vegetables, jewellery and color powders. Walking inside the market gives you a maze experience. You need one hour to explore it fully and night is the most suitable time for a gentle stroll inside the market. }} * {{do | name=Jog @ J.P. Nagar Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take Bus No. 13 to J.P.Nagar and get down at Police Booth stop. Turn left and walk for 100 m. There is a jogging track near the library. It is more than 700 m long. This park is near the J.S.S. School. There is a Brahmakumari temple in the same locality. Chamundi Hill looks like a sleeping woman from this ground. }} * {{do | name=Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwal | lat= | long= | directions=15 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Yoga classes, meditation practice and free food. Many beautiful buildings set in a lush green surroundings. The Mysore facility is the south India headquarters of the Brahmakumaris. }} * {{do | name=Ride the Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Children's Park @ Banni Mantap Grounds | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take any bus going to Bangalore side and get down at St. Philomena's college. You can walk inside the Banni Mantap grounds which is extremely spacious. }} *{{do | name=University Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors can take a pleasant morning or evening stroll at the University Lake, Kukkarahalli. The perimetre is 3 km long. }} * {{do | name=Walk @ Lingam Budhi Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-30 | content=Take a bus to Lingam Budhi village (No.94.B by 7AM from the city bus station) and have a nice walk on the embankment of Lingam Budhi Lake. It will refresh you beyond description. This is a one hour walk and ends up in Lingam Budhi village near the ring road. The famous University Layout is a residential suburb of this area. You can proceed another 300 meters, cross the ring road and visit the majestic Rabindranath Tagore Layout. An easier option is to visit Lingam Budhi park on the other side of the park which can be accessed by bus number 62 or 61 which are more frequently available from the city bus station. Alight at the last stop and walk to the park gate some hundred meters away. This park has a 1.3-kilometer long perimeter and there is a lush green growth of bamboo trees all over the park. Birds of Lingam Budhi lake can be more easily spotted from this side. }} * {{do | name=Yoga @ Osho Sannidhi | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email=jairam@oshosannidhi.org | address=Utthanahalli village, near Tripura Sundhari temple, APMC Yard, Ooty Road. | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone=+91 64385551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-21 | content=Osho Sannidhi, Utthanahalli is situated behind the Chamundi Hills. The road to Utthanalli starts from the APMC Yard on Ooty road. Ask for Tripura Sundari temple in the village centre. Drive one km in the paddy fields to reach Osho Sannidhi Ashram. They conduct regular yoga and meditation camps. Food and accommodation is available in the ashram on payment of ₹500 per day. }} * {{do | name=Photo session at Court Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite District Court coplex | lat= | long= | directions=2 km on Mysore University road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=The court park or what is officially called 'Manuvana Park' is a twin park with a lot of photo opportunities. There is more maintenance and so the park is more beautiful. Water sprinkling is very effective to the level that you have to shift your seating quite effective. There are swings and other kid attractions also. Another thing the availability of vendors who give fruits in potpourri for ₹20. Lunch or 'Ootta' is also offered at the same rate even though the average rate is ₹60 in Mysore. }} [[File:Temple in K.G.Koppal.jpg|thumb|Temple at Jayanagar, Mysore]] * {{do | name=Meditate at Anjali Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamunid Hill Road | lat= | long= | directions=5 km. | phone=+91 8212473226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Anjali Ashram has a unique architectural design. The entrance to the ashram is marked by an outer mandapa. On both sides of this mandapa, there are two footpaths in a curved fashion taking you to the inner area directly. If you walk directly through the mandapa, you reach another structure used for meditations and prayer meetings. Then comes the hostel for inmates. Then comes the sanctum. The last building is the sanctum sanctorum containing the chapel and the residential arrangements for the inmates. The small cottages for the inmates are built on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There is a footpath that takes you directly to the other gate from the sanctum sanctorum. }} [[File:Anjali Ashram Chamundi Road (3).jpg|thumb|Anjali Christian retreat, Chamundi Hill road]] * {{do | name=Walk around Kukkarahalli Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-20 | content=The perimeter is 3.6 km. There are many birds to see and the footpath is well maintained with small gardens around it. }} * {{do | name=City watch at Hardinge Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aarugatu junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Hardinge Circle has been renovated with marble seats on three sides and cement seats on three sides. It is very pleasant to sit in this intersection watching the traffic of six roads merge without signal and other types of control. The seats on the southern side are more sylvan and shady. The seats on the northern sides are modern and with a background of manicured lawns. The eastern side is only for people awaiting a bus to Bannur village. }} ==Learn== Mysore is a significant educational hub, the foundations for which were laid by King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during his enlightened rule. Today, the city can boast of seven engineering and two medical colleges. The first engineering college established in Mysore was the National Institute of Engineering in 1946, the second oldest in Karnataka (after UVCE Bangalore). Formal medical education began in 1930 when the Mysore Medical College was transferred from Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is well known for its prowess in Sanskrit, the mother language of many Indian languages. The city is occasionally referred to as the Sanskrit capital of India. A Sanskrit daily newspaper called ''Sudharma'' is published from Mysore for a nominal price of ₹1. [[File:Mysore University Gandhian Studies.jpg|thumb|Mysore University Campus]] *{{listing | name=All India Institute of Speech and Hearing |alt=AIISH| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Food and Technological Research Institute |alt=CFTRI | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Institute of Indian Languages| alt=CIIL | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Defence Food Research Laboratory | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Mysore University | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mysore University has the distinction of being the first university established in Karnataka, the sixth oldest in the country, and the first one in India established outside of a British province. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV took the initiative in founding the university. It was named Manasagangotri (literally meaning "fountainhead of the Ganges of the mind") by the poet laureate, Kuvempu. }} [[File:Urs Road Mysore.jpg|thumb|Devaraj Urs road is the main shopping district of Mysore city]] ==Buy== [[File:Mall of Mysore.6.jpg|thumb|Sweet-meat shop at the Mall of Mysore]] [[File:Mall of Mysore building 02.jpg|thumb|Mall of Mysore]] Mysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), sandalwood carvings and the many varieties of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's marketplaces can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and from a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road. To experience one of India's best markets head to Devaraja Market where tourists and locals alike shop for daily fruit and vegetables as well as the rows and rows of flowers and various spices. Devaraja market is on Dhanwanthri Road. On the east row of the Devaraja Market, there is an oil shop with two brothers, Azam and Adil, who always pull in tourists for a nice conversation and maybe some chai. They have some good recommendations for food and things around the city so give them a visit. Their shop has a row of the watercolor powder, about 1/3rd from the north end. Be warned, however. There are quite a lot of perfume sellers that sell inferior goods, don't be tempted by nice boxes and free gifts. As a rule, if it looks like a bargain, the perfume is poor quality. The real stuff is normally found further from the centre, but is mostly for export. * '''Agarbathis''' (Incense) * '''Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium''', Sayaji Road - Sandalwood figurines and caskets * '''Chenapatna dolls and wooden toys''' * Traditional deck of '''playing cards''' * {{buy | name=Sapna Bookstall | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=For books, toys and other gifts. }} * {{buy | name=New Dolphin Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Water Tank Junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=For cakes coffee and snacks. }} == Eat == [[File:Dosa point, Ramaswamy Circle, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Dosa Point Restaurant, Ramaswamy Circle]] [[File:Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Breakfast in Mysore style]] Mysore is known for the traditional sweet, the '''Mysore Pak'''. Mysore Pak is a sweet dish generally cut into rectangular pieces and is made out of gram (chickpea) flour, sugar (or jaggery) and lots of ghee. Sold all over the city although arguably the best Mysore Pak from Guru Sweets near the small clock tower. South Indian breakfast favourites like idlis, sambars, masala dosas are widely available and quite good. It is not clear if the '''Mysore Masala Dosa''' (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato, and onions) originated in Mysore, but you can try asking. You can find some of Karnataka's specialty dishes like: * '''Bisibele Baath''' - Made of rice and lentils with a lot of local spices. This is one of the most sought after dishes of Mysore. It is served hot and usually costs ₹25 in an average restaurant. * '''Idli Sambar''' - Different from ''Idli and Sambar''. Since the idlis are put in a bowl with steaming sambar poured over them, the aroma and spicy effect is marvellous and costs less than ₹20. * '''Masala Poori''' - This is the most favourite food item of the Mysorean people. You can see young boys selling these 'chat' items on the sides of the pavement with all the ingredients beautifully arranged on wicker stools. For ₹15, you get crispy poories along with ten to twelve spices mixed in a hot 'pani' background. The whole thing is an experience to undergo. Some restaurants have separate 'chat' sections selling Pani Poori, Masala Poori, Bombay Chat and other varieties. * '''Raagi and Akki Rotis''' - They are similar to tortillas but made of ''raagi'' (English: coracan, finger Millet) or rice flour along with black cumin, asafoetida, fresh coriander, green chillies and finely chopped onions. * '''Raagi Mudde''' – A staple food in some of Kannadiga households in the [[Cauvery Basin]]. It is made by cooking raagi flour in water and later rolling it into thick consistency balls. Raagi Mudde is swallowed and not chewed after dipping into ghee and sambar. ===Vegetarian restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Gayathri Tiffin Room | alt=GTR | url= | email= | address=Chamundipuram Main Road, Narayan Shasthri Rd, Chamundipuram, Bettadpura | lat=12.2883013 | long=76.64946320000001 | directions= | phone=+91 90081 87913 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Tasty snacks, dosas and coffee. Popular for breakfasts. The ambience and design of the restaurant is a bit basic but it retains an old school charm. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarna Shanthi Sagar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kuvempu Nagar Complex | lat= | long= | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Vegetarian lunchː 12:30PM to 3PM, vegetarian dinnerː 7PM to 11:45PM. }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Adayar Ananda Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station front gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 750 004 736 | tollfree= | hours=to 11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=₹30 for tea (average quality). ₹85 for Masala Dosai (good). }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramaswamy Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 968 619 5178 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹75 for lunch | lastedit=2021-03-26 | content=Very green furnishing. }} * {{eat | name=Green Leaf | url= | email= | address=2813 Kalidasa Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 655 0857 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=A variety of tasty vegetarian South Indian, North Indian and Chinese though it can get crowded on the weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Govardhan | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Mylari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ittigegud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good Masala Dosa (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions) at ₹35. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Siddhartha | url= | email= | address=Guest House Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Kafe Mallige''' - Nageetha Complex, Vishwa Manava Double Road, Saraswathipurm * '''Little Woods'''- Opposite Jockey Quarters, Chamundhi Hill Road No 1. Little Woods is a vegetarian bistro a new restaurant that is set on the Chamundi Hill Road. Beautiful environs and a homely setting Has four seating options: rooftop, garden, road view and closed. * {{eat | name=Nakshathra (Hotel Roopa) | url= | email= | address=B.N. Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nalpak Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Cafe Coffee Day, Urs Road. Turn left to Dewan's Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Teaː ₹28. Lunch ₹80. Idliesː ₹15 each | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content=Good hall with a view upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Nalapak | url= | email= | address=Kuvempunagara North, Saraswathipuram| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multi-cuisine restaurant which specialises in South Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pepe's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shenoy Sadana, 108, 9th Main, 3rd Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite SBI Bank, Saraswathipuram, Kuvempunagar | phone=+91 998 607 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content= Pure vegetarian restaurant serving South and North Indian, as well as some Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=The Sixth Main | alt=The 6th Main | url= | email= | address=2830/1, 6th Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 428 7786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-14 | content= Small in size with a casual dining vibe but has a good vibe. Popular among both foreigners and Indians. Serves decent Thalis and Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=Sambhrama Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Nethradana Hospital, Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM to 10PM | price= | image=Sambrama Restaurant.jpg | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=Good place for dosa, uppittu and other snacks. Their Akkirotti is a specialty. }} ===Non-vegetarian restaurants=== * ''' City deli''' this small restaurant is on Kalidas Road near empire hotel. Coffee & sandwiches are also good. * '''Corner House''' in Vontikoppal is a nice place for ice creams * '''Edelweiss The Austrian Cafe''' parallel to Kalidasa Road, has great food at very affordable prices and authentic, heavenly cakes baked by an Austrian. The kitchen is open so you can see your food being cooked. * '''Hanumanthu Mess''' - Mandi Mohalla. A small place that specialises in a macro-style cooked mutton pulav and mutton chaps, available for early breakfast and lunch. Natti (Chicken) Pulav on Sunday morning only. Non-vegetarian. * '''Sixth Main''' is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. Popular with non-Indians. The ambience is quite relaxing. *'''Spices & Sauces''' - B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle. The best place to have some spicy non-vegetarian food. Even Mysore cuisine is worth trying. * {{eat | name=Tina's Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 94498 18668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content=Hearty homemade food. Relaxing ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarana Bhavan Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions=2 km | phone=+91 821 425 6333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Bisibele bath, Kara bath, Kesari bath. }} * {{eat | name=Aramana Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite City Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Good quality vegetarian food and good ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Nahar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=opp. Devaraja Market front gate | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from City Bus Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-04 | content=Spacious hall upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Mane Thindi Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=1000 Days Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Biriyani Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Ashirwad Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwala (Madikeri Road) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=6:30AM to 10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-07 | content=Fine idlis and dosa varieties. Plain breakfast comes to around ₹100 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Harsha Palace Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Suburban Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Biriyani. ₹250. }} * {{eat | name=Chicken Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. J and K Bank, Suburban Bus Station building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 81294 12786 | tollfree= | hours=3.30 am to 12.30 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Shafi Deli (owner). }} ==Drink== Mysore is in Karnataka state where the liquor laws are among the most liberal in the subcontinent. Most international brands are readily available. The city is lined with bars and other restaurants serving liquor; there are around ten pubs in the city. Some of the recommended places include: *{{drink | name=Bopy's Pub | url= | email= | address=Hunsur Road, behind Infant Jesus church. | lat=12.3242816 | long=76.61088940000002 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Cocktail Circuit Lounge Bar | url= | email= | address=Near Mysore University | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Dynasty Restaurant''' --Sri Harsha Road *{{drink | name=Fluid Pub | url= | email= | address=near HSBC bank, Kalidasa Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Keg Pub''', opposite the Suburb Bus Stand. * '''Lobo's''', Kuvempunagar Double Road, opposite Bake Point, Saraswathipuram. * '''Opium Pub''', Pai Vista, opposite to the Suburb Bus Stand. * {{drink | name=Pelican Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Pelican-Pub-Grubhouse-Restaurant-628345883875059/ | email= | address=Hunsur Road | lat= | long= | directions=near St.Joseph's State School | phone=+91 99015 00055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-11PM | price= | content= }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=Rasooi Magic | alt=Rasooi Magic | url=https://www.facebook.com/rasooimagic/ | email= | address=#16, Kalidasa Road, J.L. Puram | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 4252228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-10:30PM | price=150 | content=A North Indian vegetarian restaurant, also serving North Indian food, Chinese dishes, tandoori delicacies and chaats. }} * '''Road Pub''', Hotel Sandesh The Prince, Nazarbad *{{drink | name=Waves Lounge Bar | alt= | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com/restaurant-in-mysore.aspx | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best lounge bars in Mysore. }} ===Night life=== There is no night life in Mysore and no one understands the phrase 'night life'. Shops and restaurants down their shutters before 10PM. Restaurants do not open early in the morning, shops take three-hour lunch breaks, and even buses are few between 1PM and 4PM because ''the drivers and conductors are having their lunch''. This laid back lifestyle can irritate people, although some can accept it within a few days. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹750|₹750-3,000|Over ₹3,000}} Budget conscious visitors are advised to stay near Jagamohan palace because the hotels are cheaper here and the city bus station is only 300 metres away. Taking a daily bus pass of ₹50 can save you hundreds of rupee worth waste on autorickshaws. Around 25 hotels are available in this locality all in the range of ₹400 to ₹600. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Mysore Youth Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hudco, 2nd Stage, Gangothri Layout, Saraswathipuram, Opp Maruti Temple, Gangothri Layout | lat=12.303344 | long=76.6130883 | directions=Near Maruti temple | phone=+91 821 234 3144 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹125 per bed for non-AC dorms | content=Very economical and clean dorms with a pretty and peaceful campus. Available for both male and females }} * {{sleep | name=Green House Valley Service Apartment | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Infosys, Opposite to Damden Solarium Apartment, on Ring Road, Vijay Nagara II stage – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9886594321, +91 821-6527802, +91 8880777033 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aashraya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road,Near Railway Station – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2427088, +91 821-2426570 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airlines | alt= | url= | email= | address=1064, CH 16, Jayalakshmi VIlas Road, Chamaraja Puram 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2330745, +91 821-2330475 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bombay Tiffanys | url= | email= | address=No. 313, Sayyaji Rao Road Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Main Bata Showrooms | phone=+91 821-2435255, +91 821-2435256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= ₹1000 for non-AC and ₹1600 for AC rooms | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | content=Very clean A/C or non-A/C rooms. Avoid the room service food; it is not safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Darshan Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lokaranjan Mahal Road, Opposite Regency Theatre, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2520794, +91 821-2564083 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gandhi Square - 570001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2442444 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single ₹500 (also for 2), double ₹700 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very nice and efficient with restaurant and ice cream parlour on site. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasharath | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Zoo Garden -10| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2449121 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Good rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gayathri | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Gayathri Building, Opposite Railway Station, Dhanavantri Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2425654 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Govardhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2434118, +91 821-2429422, +81 821-2431960 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Indra Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road , Near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 8212423933 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address=K R Circle, Opposite City Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2431310 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Komfort Suites | alt=Komfort Suites | url=http://komfortsuites.com/ | email=online@komfortsuites.com | address=NO. 66,66A, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri - 570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9164068000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821 2412445 | price= ₹2450 | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | content= An intimate owner managed budget hotel on Vivekananda road. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Luciya International | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Dasprakash, No. 1771, Old Bank Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2420261 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parimala Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Primary School, Near Poarakala Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Behind Jagamohan palace | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8212427387, +91 8214269802 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Spacious rooms with TV and a bath. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Prakash Deluxe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Medical College, 1474 - Sayyaji Rao Road - 570 021 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2521676, +91 821-2529434 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ritz | alt= | url= | email= | address=B N Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2422668, +91 821-2429082 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=What this small, colonial-era four-room hotel lacks in cleanliness and upkeep, it makes up in charm and friendly staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Roopa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroopa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2443770 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very close to Mysore Palace. B.N. Road, Mysore – 570 001. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sri Nandini Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Next to Bus Stand, Irwin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2447085, +91 821-2447155 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sudarshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Jagan Mohan Palace Adjoining Poarakala Mutt | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8214260048 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content=Tiny rooms with TV. }} * {{sleep | name=Railway Retirement Rooms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=inside the railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹100 for 24 hours. Private rooms cost ₹1,200 per night | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Majestic colonial building with very clean, high ceiling dormitories. }} * {{sleep | name=Shiva Guru Comforts | alt= | url= | email= | address=Halladakeri, Behind Suburb Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2538974 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mannaar Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Sapna Bookstall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Fortune JP Palace | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/mysore-fortune-jp-palace.dh.11 | email= | address=Abba Road Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-3988444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram – 570 012 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2512536, +91 821-2414635, +91 821-2516134 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-25126139 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A comfortable Heritage Hotel in an old princess house at the Chittaranjan Palace. The hotel has a lovely cafe, and the bar and restaurant on the lawn is a delight. Profits of the hotel are donated to good causes in and around Mysore. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise | alt= | url=http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.com/paradise | email=hotelparadise@airtelmail.in | address=No. 104, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri-570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-4008400, +91 821-2410366 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Maharaja | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2426665 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Palace Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpalaceplaza.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716, Sri Harsha Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2440875, +91 821-2430034 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2421070 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royale Heritage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroyaleheritage.com/ | email=contact@hotelroyaleheritage.com | address=No. 2931, Bangalore Nilgiri Road | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Kalyan Jewellers | phone=+91 821-5265330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Offers both rooms with air conditioning and without for the budget conscious traveller. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Siddhartha | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 73/1, Guest House Road, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2522999 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2520692 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Offers good variety of South and North Indian Vegetarian food. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel United 21 | alt=Hotel United 21 | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 2 minutes from the Mysore palace. A good and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vyshak International | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2421777 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Hoysala | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions=Come out of the railway station and walk straight for roughly 500 m. You will find it on the left-hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=+91 821-2425349, +91 821-2425597 }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Yatri Nivas | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2423492 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maurya Palace | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmauryapalace.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716 Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 40 4006 8050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Maurya Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2523375 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Park Lane Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2720, Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2430400, +91 821-2434340 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Enjoy a drink and try out some spicy Indian food, }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Guru Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=JLB Road, near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424400 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹2,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Hari Iyengar's Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=+91 821-2439123 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=LikeMyHome Homestay in Mysore | alt= | url=https://www.likemyhome.in | email=reservations@likemyhome.in | address=#70, CFTRI layout, Bogadi 2nd stage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 91080 06411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-06 | content=LikeMyHome Homestay is located 7km from the Bus Stand. The homestay consists two floor along with kitchen with cook, balcony and dining area. The homestay offers accommodation for short or long duration along with packages like travel assistance, travel guide etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Iyengar Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jagmohan Palace | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Lift facility available. }} * {{sleep | name=Maithree Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Jagmohan Palace | phone=+91 9448532453 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=3500 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSR Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Rajkamal talkies Road | phone=+91 9880544934 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1400 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Lalith Mahal Mysore3.JPG|thumbnail|Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Hotel Peridotinn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2303404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Minutes’ drive from the famous IT companies of Infosys, L & T, Hebbal. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Regaalis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four-star hotel and is a part of the Usha Lexus Group. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royal Orchid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Overlooking Brindavan Gardens - offers clean, fresh, multi-cuisine food in a good setting. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sandesh Prince | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four star hotel and offers good variety of food. }} * {{sleep | name=Lalit Mahal Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Royal Heritage. }} * {{sleep | name=Nalapad Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Nelson Mandela Road, New Bannimantap | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2491117 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2402210 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Viceroy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424001, +91 821-2428001 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2433391 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Spa hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Amblee Holiday Resort | alt= | url= | email=ambleeresort@gmail.com | address=No 17, State Highway 17, Srirangapatna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 309 2475, +91 984 5002665 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Many rooms and balconies have views of the Kaveri River. }} * {{sleep | name=Chitravana Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.chitravanaresorts.co.in | email= | address=39 Manandawady Rd, H.D. Kote Rd, Kalawadi Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2597794, +91 9343989990 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Surrounded by greenery. Has an Ayurvedic spa. }} * {{sleep | name=The Windflower Resorts and Spa Mysore | alt= | url=http://www.thewindflower.com/MysoreResort.html | email=marketing@thewindflower.com | address=No 295 Maharanapratap Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 2500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-05-19| content=Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills, surrounded by nature. Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant called [http://www.olivegardenmysore.com Olive Garden]. }} * {{listing | name=Silent Shores Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://silentshoresresort.com/ | email=reservations@silentshoresresort.com | address=#85-87, BEML Road, Hootagalli | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2402930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-02 | content=A 5 star-rated resort & spa with the biggest swimming pool in Mysore. }} ==Connect== * The '''area code''' for Mysore is '''0821'''. If calling from outside India, dial +91 821 XXX XXXX * The General Post Office is near the railway station in a heritage building. There is an old man on the right side of the post office who can wrap parcels beautifully in cloth. *'''B.S.N.L.''' (Cellone) cellular or mobile network signals are widely available. ==Stay safe== Mysore is regarded as a safe and peaceful city. However, if you plan to wander around during the night, it is suggested that you be watchful, as a few incidents of purse and chain snatching are reported every once in awhile. It is good idea to be alert if you are using an autorickshaw during when it is late, especially if you are alone. Also be careful when paying money to the autorickshaw drivers since they may tout non-locals, and can overcharge and decline using the meter at certain places and times. Note that hire taxi services are another option in Mysore. The police in Mysore are helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to request for assistance. You can reach the police control room by dialling 108 from a mobile phone or alternatively, 100 from a landline. The people of Mysore are by and large peace-loving and hospitable. Mysore is one of the places in India where travellers can get around comfortably without worrying and not get bombarded by touts, which can happen in other parts of the country. ==Cope== [[File:Mysore Railway Station (1).jpg|thumbnail|A steam engine on display at the Mysore railway station]] * '''Laundry''': There's a tiny stall opposite ''Arun Sweets and Bakery'' at the junction of Sangam Talkies Road and Ganapathi Temple Road, ₹20/₹30 per piece without/with ironing. ==Go next== * '''[[Bandipur National Park]]''' - A tiger reserve around 90&nbsp;km south. * '''[[Bangalore]]''' - [[Karnataka]]'s state capital, a shopper's paradise and cosmopolitan metropolis. * '''[[Bylakupee]]''' - One of the biggest Tibetan settlements outside of [[Tibet]]. * '''[[Coorg]]''': A pleasant hill station with many resorts on hills, Talacauvery. * '''[[Somanathapura]]''', marvelous architecture and stone sculptures. * '''[[Ooty]]''' - Major hill station, a little bit expensive. * '''[[Shivanasamudram]]''' - Twin waterfalls formed by the Kaveri River * '''[[Srirangapatna]]''' - Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. *'''[[Mangalore]]''' - A coastal city with many fine beaches on the shores of Arabian sea. {{geo|12.30|76.65}} {{isPartOf|Mysore_(district)}} {{usablecity}} {{hasDocent|prof_tpms}} 6lja5m4kynd0noaffkct46w5n38qt5x 4492021 4492020 2022-07-29T00:26:17Z DaGizza 162256 /* Mid-range */ Updated listing for Maithree Lodge wikitext text/x-wiki {{other uses}} {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[File:Mysore palace front view 001.jpg|thumb|360px|Mysore Palace]] '''Mysore''', officially '''Mysuru''', is the second-most populous city of the state of [[Karnataka]] after [[Bangalore]]. It was the capital of the ''Wodeyar'' dynasty, and is considered to be the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is among the cleanest and best planned cities in India. ==Understand== Mysore's recorded history dates back over a thousand years. Its name has a mythological origin. According to Hindu mythology, the demon '''Mahishasura''' was slain by the Goddess Chamundi at the place where present-day Mysore is located. A statue of Mahishasura stands on Chamundi Hill on the outskirts of the city. In later times, the city rose to prominence when it became the capital of a breakaway vassal state of the Vijayanagara Empire, ruled by the Wodeyar family in 1584. In 1610, the king Chamaraja Wodeyar shifted the capital to nearby [[Srirangapatna]]. Hyder Ali, who was a commander in the army, usurped power in the late 18th century. Hyder Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan, who fought and lost a war with the British, dying in battle in 1799. The British restored the Wodeyars as their puppet rulers and shifted the capital back to Mysore. The Wodeyars had substantial internal autonomy and the Kingdom of Mysore (which comprised a large portion of present-day Karnataka) was one of the best administered in India. After independence, the kingdom was merged into the Indian Union and the capital of Mysore state was moved to nearby [[Bangalore]] where the British maintained their army. The name of the state too was eventually changed to "Karnataka" in 1973. The dynasty is still well loved and the people of Mysore are still nostalgic for the grandeur of the earlier times. The palaces built by the Wodeyars and the annual celebrations of Dusshera are holdovers of that period. Mysore has evolved from being a sleepy and quiet city to one that has become the most important in the state after Bangalore. The malls, apartment complexes, new and improved roads, supermarkets the advent of IT and BPO firms and a growing young and dynamic workforce reflect the transformation of the city in the 21st century. The regal city is striking a balance between olden times and modernity, resulting in the city being both old and new. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Mysore Airport | alt={{IATA|MYQ}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.229167 | long=76.658333 | directions=located 10 km south of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1529219 | lastedit=2019-11-13 | content=Mysore has its own airport, . Scheduled passenger service has been on-and-off since the airport's refurbishment in 2010; however, as of September 2017, regional airline TruJet links Mysore to Chennai, with connecting service to Hyderabad. }} The nearest international airport is located in Bangalore ({{IATA|BLR}}), 185&nbsp;km northeast. ===By train=== '''Mysore Junction''' is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route to [[Bangalore]]. Mysore is well connected to Bangalore, with about 18 pairs of trains between the stations on a daily basis. Express Trains like 12007/08 Chennai Shatabdi, 16231/32 [[Mayiladuthurai]] Express (via Trichy), 16215/16 Chamundi Express, 16235/36 [[Thoothukudi|Tuticorin]] Express (via Madurai), 16021/22 [[Chennai]] Kaveri Express, 16591/92 Hampi Express, 16219/20 [[Tirupati]] Express, 16535/36 GolGumbaz Express (via Hubli, [[Bagalakot]]), 16557/58 Rajya Rani Express, 17307/08 Basava Express (via [[Gulbarga]], [[Solapur]]), 12613/14 Tippu Express, 16023/24 Malgudi Express, 17325/26 Vishwamanava Express ([[Hubli]]), 16227/28 Talaguppa Express and 3 sets of passenger trains connect Bangalore to Mysore on a daily basis. Apart from the above, 16209/10 [[Ajmer]] (via [[Kalyan]] [[Ahmedabad]], [[Vadodara]] Biweekly express, 22817/18 [[Howrah]] (via [[Tirupati]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Bhubaneshwar]] Weekly Express, 12257/58 Bagmati Express (weekly)(via [[Chennai]], [[Nagpur]]), 22681/82 Chennai Express (weekly), 16229/30 [[Varanasi]] (Via Guntakal, Daund, Itarsi)Express (bi-weekly), 16217/18 [[Shirdi]] Express (weekly), 12975/76 [[Jaipur]] Express (via [[Secunderabad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bhopal]]) (bi-weekly), 16517/18/23/24 Karwar Express (tri-weekly) also connect via Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is connected to [[Mumbai]] through 11035/36 Sharavathi Express (weekly), [[Delhi]] through 12781/82 Swarna jayanthi Express (weekly), Shimoga by 16201/02 Intercity Express (daily) & Dharwad/Hubli by 17301/02 Express (daily) apart from few other passenger trains to [[Shimoga]], 4 pairs of passengers to Chamrajnagara, and one passenger to Bangalore via [[Shravanabelagola]]. Though 16021,16232,16236,16591 & 16535 are night-time trains, having Sleeper accommodation, day time AC chair car fare of ₹260 is levied on all these trains between Bangalore and Mysore, to attract more passengers to travel by train on this section in 3 tier AC class. Shatabdi fare between Bangalore and Mysore has also been fixed at a flat fare of ₹300 for the same reason The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and [[Chennai]] is by the Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours, and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although more expensive than other trains, all of the Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned, and meals, snacks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare. * {{go | name=Mysore Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4855542 | lastedit=2021-10-09 | content= }} ===By bus=== Buses run every 5 minutes from Bangalore. There is a choice of air-conditioned and ordinary vehicles. During the weekends, these buses can fill up, but most do not allow you to purchase your tickets in advance. However, buses to Mysore are available constantly so finding a bus with seats is never a problem. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the '''Volvo''' (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket from Bangalore to Mysore costs ₹250. One can get a bus for Mysore from the satellite bus terminus on Mysore road. Rajahamsa buses are Non-AC and tickets cost about ₹200. KSRTC also runs '''Flybus''' (Volvo Air conditioned buses) between Bangalore International Airport and Mysore Bus stand. Buses are run at an average frequency of 90 min from Airport round the clock and timings and reservation for same available in https://ksrtc.in . These buses charge a fare of ₹800 between Bangalore Airport and Mysore per person Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the '''Central bus stand ('''aka '''suburb bus stand), '''while local buses use the '''City bus stand.''' ===By car=== Mysore is approximately 140 km from Bangalore, with a 4-lane highway (2 lanes in each direction) connecting the 2 cities. The traffic is fairly heavy but the drive is comfortable apart from the unmarked speed bumps that show up at random intervals. As of July 2011, there are approximately 25 to 30 speed bumps. The distance and bumps make you reach Mysore from Bangalore in 3½ hours by car. Some speed bumps are not even marked by zebra crossing or no symbols to indicate the speed bumps. You don't really need to hire a car and driver while staying in Mysore, as all the tourist sites are walking distance or a cheap ride by rickshaw. Alternatively, if you feel the need to have a car and driver during your trip, it is very easy to arrange it once you arrive. ===By bicycle=== Suitable for fitness freaks only. It is around a 140km bike ride from Bangalore. ==Get around== {{mapframe|12.30|76.65|zoom=12}} Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities. ===By hitch-hiking=== [[Tips for hitchhiking|Hitch-hiking]]: Taking a lift, most of the locals (mainly 2 wheelers) are very helpful and generally stop to give a lift. Might be difficult on the main arterial roads because of the Traffic Police as helmets are compulsory for pillion riders as well. ===By bus=== City buses originate from a separate City Bus Station 2 km from the Railway Station. Frequent bus service is available to all major tourist and residential areas of the city. '''Volvo''' air-conditioned buses are available to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan Garden, Zoo, Infosys, and the European Quarter ('''Gokula'''). ===By car=== '''Tourist cabs''' are your best option if you plan to tour the city all day or go to neighbouring towns like [[Srirangapatna]]. Costs about ₹9 or ₹10 per km. A day-long hire to cover the most popular points, ending with Brindavan Garden may cost ₹1200 to ₹1600 for a non-AC Indica type vehicle. App based cab services like Ola cabs and Uber are also available. There are many car rental companies available. * {{listing | type=listing | name=BookCab | alt= | url=http://www.bookcab.in/mysore/car-rental | email=bookings@bookcab.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 92 4100 4100 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | content= }} ===By auto-rickshaw=== Auto-rickshaws have meters, but drivers politely refuse to turn down the meters especially at railway stations, bus stations, etc. The more the driver suspects that you are a tourist judging based by your attire, looks and luggage, the less the chance that they will agree to use the meter. Price is ₹11 per km, with a minimum fare of ₹25. Try to insist on using the meter; threatening to call the police sometimes works when the rickshaw driver pretends that the meter is broken and wants a flat fee. At the railway station or city bus stand, go straight to the '''prepaid auto-rickshaw''' counter and tell them your destination (you have to pay a rupee (₹1) for this service). They will give you a slip with the fare printed, along with the destination and auto rickshaw registration number. When you arrive at the destination you just pay what is printed on the slip. You can always get the help of a traffic police officer to negotiate with the auto driver. They are really helpful. ===By horse-drawn carriage=== Horse-drawn carriages (known as a ''tanga'') are a common sight and way of getting around the tourist hotspots in Mysore, especially the landmarks surrounding the palace. ===Orientation=== The different areas of Mysore are usually understood by the locals in the following way: * Mysore North: Gokulam, Hebbal, Metgully and Bangalore Road. * Mysore South: Mananthavady Road, Ooty Road, J.P.Nagar and Kuvempu Nagar. * Mysore East: Bannur Road, Siddhartha Nagar, T.Narasipura Road, Teresian College area, Zoo Garden, Karinji Lake and ATI. * Mysore West: Hunsur Road, Yelwala, Jayalakshmipuram, Bogadi Road and University area. * Mysore Central (downtown area): Yadavagiri, Railway Station Area, K.R.Circle, Palace area, Devaraj Market, Urs Road, Bus Stand area and JSS Hospital area. ==See== [[File:Mahisha.jpg|thumbnail|Mahishasura statue at Chamundi Hills, Mysore]] [[File:Nandi Chamundi Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|The holy bull Nandi at the Bull Temple]] [[File:Ballal Park.jpg|thumb|Ballal Park, Ashoka Circle]] [[File:Oriental Library, Mysore, India.jpg|thumb|Oriental Library, Mysore]] [[File:Jayanagar Cricket Stadium.jpg|thumb|Jayanagar Cricket Stadium]] [[File:Chamundi Hill view from J.P.Nagar Library, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Chamundi Hill viewed from J.P.Nagar Park]] [[File:Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Hare Krishna Temple, Mysore]] [[File:Raja Ravi Varma, The suckling child.jpg|thumbnail|Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery]] [[File:Sand museum Mysore sculpture.jpg|thumbnail|Sand Museum, Mysore]] *{{see | name=Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp City Bus Stand, Jagan Mohan Palace Road, Chamrajpura | lat=12.30663 | long=76.65030 | directions= | phone=+91 821 242 3693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Jaganmohan Palace | wikidata=Q6122134 | content=A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery and function hall. The palace for some time was home to the Wodeyar dynasty. The art gallery features famous paintings of many styles, including Mughlai, Mysorean and European. The most prominent works are those of Raja Ravi Varma, which are over 100 years old. The walls of the building however, have growing cracks and is increasingly show signs of decay. It is major need of a renovation. }} *{{see | name=Jayalakshmivilas mansion | url= | email= | address=Manasagangotri | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-M 10AM-5PM | price= | content=It was built by H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana ( Maharani Regent of Mysore: 1895-1902) for her daughter Jayalakshammanni. ( Eldest daughter of HH Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore:1881-1894). It has around 200 rooms, an exotic dancing hall and a kalyanmantap with intricately carved wood pillars.It is converted into a museum and it stores artifacts pertaining to local folk and performing arts, tools and object of various artisans and other archaeological findings. Princess Jayalakshmmanni was married to her maternal uncle. Dewan Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs. After independence their son-in-law Sirdar K. Basavaraj Urs sold the property to the University of Mysore for starting its postgraduate center and the then Vice Chancellor Dr. K.V.Puttapa christened the place as Manasa Gangothri. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Lalitha Mahal Palace | alt= | url=https://www.lalithamahalpalace.co.in/ | email=info@junglelodges.com | address=Lalitha Mahal Palace Road | lat=12.29840 | long=76.69257 | directions= | phone=+91 080-40554055 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lalitha Mahal | image=Palais-Mysore.jpg | wikidata=Q12061086 | content=Another palace that has been turned into a five-star hotel. It served as a royal summer residence for the Viceroy to India in the late 19th and early 19th century. You feel the antique-style grandeur and regality when you stay here. Guests should visit the hotel during the afternoon since they serve a great British high tea. It is situated close to the Chamundi Hills. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30481 | long=76.65508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹50 for adult, regardless if Indian national or foreigners for the main palace; extra charge for the residential wing, still owned by the royal family: ₹285 for foreigners | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, and over time have been preserved remarkably well. The guards quick out the public from the palace premise (gardens) around 6PM to prepare the 'light and sound' show in the evening. That show is in Kanada language only (March 2018), making less interesting for foreigners. Ticket counter opens at 4:45PM for the show after 7PM, price is ₹50 for both. The show lasts about 30 minutes, and finishes by an impressive illumination of the palace of 100,000 bulbs. Entry is on the south side. You are required to leave your shoes outside before entering at a cost of ₹2 per pair. Reverse osmosis water filter facilities are present as a convenience. }} *{{see | name=Mysore Zoo | alt=Sri Chamarajendra Zoologocal Gardens | url=http://mysorezoo.info/ | email=zoomysore@gmail.com | address=Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar | lat=12.30114 | long=76.66786 | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 0302 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 8AM-5:30PM | price=₹40 for adults, ₹10 for children over 5, battery operated vehicle tour ₹100, ₹20 for camera and ₹50 for video camera (camcorder) | wikidata=Q3523523 | content=The zoo was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest in the world. Mysore zoo has had a successful breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and along with native Indian fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, elephants, fallow deers, Himalayan black bears, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl and African rhinos. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Barbary sheep, giraffes, hippos and gorillas. The zoo encompasses Karanji Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season including painted storks, pelicans, and darters. Other attractions include the botanical Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India and abroad. Visitors can treat themselves to snacks and tender coconut that are available inside the zoo. Excellent mementos are available in a souvenir shop. Vehicle parking is available in an open area opposite the zoo. The parking fee collected is ₹50 for bus, ₹30 for mini-bus or tempo, ₹10 for cars and ₹5 for two wheelers. }} * {{see | name=Rabindranath Nath Tagore Layout | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Lingam Budhi Lake, Ring Road | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Beautiful modern township. Ideal for evening walks. This surprisingly spacious location has become the target residential area of the rich and famous. Their interior alleys are as wide as highways. }} * {{see | name=Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Banni Mantap Grounds | lat=12.33395 | long=76.65354 | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Children's garden, huge stadium, playgrounds etc. The toy train service here is not very good. They run the train only when there are enough children to ride it. }} * {{see | name=Chamundi Hill Lookout View Point | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamundi Hill | lat=12.28155 | long=76.67862 | directions=on the road that goes up the hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-16 | content=The lookout provides an aerial view of Mysore, allowing you too see the entire white city and surrounding forest in all its glory. There are a few binoculars at the lookout point, though you would need to pay to use them. }} ===Temples, ashrams and churches=== *{{see | name=Chamundi Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD route No. 100, 201. volvo 201 from City Bus Stand | phone=+91 821-259-0027 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-27 | content=A temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi Devi). The huge Nandi sta top is available. Atop the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Wheelchair access to the temple is available. Air Conditioned Volvo buses are available to Chamundi Hill and back from the city bus stand every twenty minutes. Bus 201 is climbing up (₹20), but if you want to take all steps, prefer bus 204 which take another route passing 800 m from the first step (₹8 only). }} *{{see | name=Datta Peetham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.2838641 | long=76.65857299999993 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an ashram in Mysore. It has beautiful gardens with bonsais among other plants. You can buy some herbal tea for an infusion, grown in the gardens. }} * {{see | name=Osho Ashram | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email= | address=Uthanahalli Village | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=The ashram is set in a very scenic and spacious paddy field. Yoga classes and meditation practice. They organize frequent yoga camps lasting one week at the most. }} [[File:St. Philomenas Church in Mysore.jpg|thumbnail|St. Philomena's Church]] *{{see | name=St. Philomenas Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.32102 | long=76.65821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A beautiful cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the Gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers. The renovation, still going on in March 2018, may not please everyone: it gives a kitsch style 'à la Disneyland', especially from the exterior. The interior can now be visited. Renovation is expected to last until late 2018. }} * {{see | name=Buddha Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Ballal Circle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Two golden Buddhas, ten red little Buddhas and one statue of Dr.Ambedkar. Cute and photogenic circular building. Very good place to meditate. }} * {{see | name=Jwalamukhi Tiruparasundari Temple | alt=Chamundi Sister Temple | url= | email= | address=Uttanahalli, Off Nanjangud Road | lat= | long= | directions=MCTD 203 from City bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-08 | content=One of the old temples of Mysore, Jwalamukhi Tirupparasunadri is also an incarnation of Goddess Parasakthi, the universe creator. As per legend, the demon Mahisasura had a boon that if anyone would kill him and blood spills on the ground, Each drop of blood will create a Mahisasura. Hence, during the process of slaying the demon, Goddess Chamundi consulted the help of Devi Tirupparasundari, who ensured that the blood drops do not touched the ground, by drinking every single drop of the blood falling out. Thus, the demon was completely destroyed The Goddess stayed on the foothills of the hills, ensuring protection to all the devotees around the town. }} * {{see | name=Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Krishna Rajasagara, Kannambadi, Mandya | lat= | long= | directions= at Hosa Kannambadi, near Krishna Rajasagara | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-04 | content=The Venugopala Swamy Temple is an example of Hoysala architecture. It was built in the 12th century AD around the same time as the Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura, Mysore district. It is surrounded by water, a pleasant sight. }} ===Parks and gardens=== Mysore has about 180 parks and playgrounds. Most of the residential areas have their own small parks: e.g. Ambedkar Park in Jayanagar has a 500-metre perimeter footpath. The newly built Andolan Circle Park has a walking track that takes five minutes for one round. This park is near Kuvempu Nagar. But many Mysoreans prefer to walk around the many lakes which pepper the landscape such as the central Kukarahalli Kere by the University where the journey around is about 4.5 km. Another is the Lingabudhi Kere, which has a beautiful footpath with bamboo forests and again takes more than 20 minutes for one round. This park is a desirable neighbourhood to the southwest called Rama Krishna Nagar, 5km away from the city centre. *{{see | name=Happy Man Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.29969 | long=76.62494 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Happy Man Park near Kamakshi Hospital, some three kilometers from the Railway Station, is a very popular hangout of children and parents. The park is quite compact in size but contains a mini zoo and many hens and ducks roam around the lawns freely. The park is landscaped with a little stream and ‘wooden’ bridges. Music is played through loudspeakers scattered around the park. The park is open from 4:30PM to 9PM and the crowd are quite big around 6PM. It is also open for a while in the morning for the benefit of joggers. The main attraction of the park is a statue of a ‘Happy Man’ with a potbelly. The statue resembles Maitreya or Laughing Buddha, quite popular in Southeast Asian countries. }} *{{see | name=Karanji Kere | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30307 | long=76.67340 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small lake inside the city. This is a favorite spot for romantic couples. You can go for a small trip of boating. The lake is surrounded by green trees and you can also see the various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji Kere. In local language Kere means Lake and thus a Lake by the name of Karanji is called as Karanji Kere. The Area is now named as Nature park. The park has an aviary, which hosts peacocks and other species of colorful birds. A Little inside, there is a tall watchtower, from where one can see entire lake and birds on tree tops. On the periphery of the lake, there is a walkway of around 2.6 km. At the end of the walkway, there is a butterfly park. }} *{{see | name=Brindavan Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.42415 | long=76.57303 | directions=MCTD Bus No.303 from City Bus stand | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹20 for all above 7 years, ₹50 for camera | lastedit=2016-10-31 | content=Gardens and musical fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. At 25 km from the city, the garden has seen better days. The garden has a variety of flower beds and water fountains running the length of the garden. More than half the fountains aren't working. On the left side of the river is the garden, on the right is the musical fountain area. One can take a motor boat to cross the river at ₹20 per head one way or walk across the pathway. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and music show begins. This is in a swimming pool sized pond, the dance of the fountains has no coordination to the music being played. There is a stadium style seating to watch the fountains. If you want to go here via bus, the bus stop’s name is Main Bus Stand, KR circle. Bus number 303 leaves approximately every 5 minutes and takes 45 minutes to the end of the line where the gardens are situated. Late October to early February sees a lot of school picnics. Bus loads of school children descend on the garden during this time. }} ===Museums=== *{{see | name=Folk Art Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1968 and located in the University of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka. It is housed in Jayalakhmi Mansion situated at Manasa Gangotri. The museum has detailed exhibits of "Yakshagana" and "Puppet art". Closed on Sunday.}} *{{see | name=Melody World Wax Museum | alt= | url=http://www.melodyworld.in | email=waxworldindia@gmail.com | address=1, Vihara Marga, Siddhartha Layout | lat=12.30223 | long=76.67789 | directions=near GST Bhavan | phone=+91 8217624257 | tollfree= | hours=9.30am to 7pm | price=50 | lastedit=2021-06-29 | content=Established in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World. Exhibits a collection of over 100 life-size wax statues and over 1,500 types of musical instruments. }} *{{see | name=National Museum on Natural History | alt= | url=http://nmnh.nic.in/mysore.htm | email= | address=Near Nandhini Milk Dairy, back side of Postal Training Centre | lat= | long= | directions=6 km | phone=+91 821 244 7046 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Has exhibits on plants, animals, and geology of the southern region of India. They conduct a show on intervals. They also have a cute watch tower for bird watching. The museum is situated in a beautiful garden. You can even visit the place just sit to in the gardens in the lush green surroundings. This facility is run by the central government of India and there is no entrance fee. }} *{{see | name=Oriental Research Institute | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=12.30649 | long=76.64001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the oriental library, it was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts. }} *{{see | name=Rail Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near the back gate of the railway station. | lat=12.31617 | long=76.64346 | directions=Very photogenic place. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi. The Museum is located near to railway station, The major attraction of the museum is the wagon used by Queen of Mysore. There is a small toy train. The museum is small one and can be visited while arriving or leaving Mysore during working hours. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-26 | content=150 sand sculptures on display }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Climb the Chamundi Hills by steps | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Only for fitness freaks. Start early in the morning to get a good view of the city as it rises from slumber while getting good exercise at the same time. Bus 94 or 204 from city bus stand will bring you to the crossing to NH766. It is then only 800 m to the first step, just follow the signs. }} *{{do | name=Dasara | alt=also spelt as Dusshera | url=http://www.mysoredasara.gov.in/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mysore Dasara | wikidata=Q3595644 | content=Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka, carried over from when it was celebrated by the Wodeyars in grand style. On all ten days of the festival (celebrated in September and October), the Mysore Palace is illuminated with over 100,000 lights. Music and dance events are held during the period too. On the final day a procession of the state's guards lead the Goddess ''Chamundi'' seated on a golden ''howdah'' mounted on an elephant. The procession is followed by various tableaux, a visual treat rarely seen anywhere else in the world. }} [[File:Mysore - Flower vendors.jpg|thumbnail|Devaraja Market near Urs road]] * {{do | name=Devaraja Market Labyrinth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-14 | content=The covered Devaraja Market near the railway station is a sight in itself. There are numerous tiny stalls selling foodstuff, vegetables, jewellery and color powders. Walking inside the market gives you a maze experience. You need one hour to explore it fully and night is the most suitable time for a gentle stroll inside the market. }} * {{do | name=Jog @ J.P. Nagar Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take Bus No. 13 to J.P.Nagar and get down at Police Booth stop. Turn left and walk for 100 m. There is a jogging track near the library. It is more than 700 m long. This park is near the J.S.S. School. There is a Brahmakumari temple in the same locality. Chamundi Hill looks like a sleeping woman from this ground. }} * {{do | name=Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwal | lat= | long= | directions=15 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-08 | content=Yoga classes, meditation practice and free food. Many beautiful buildings set in a lush green surroundings. The Mysore facility is the south India headquarters of the Brahmakumaris. }} * {{do | name=Ride the Toy Train | alt= | url= | email= | address=Children's Park @ Banni Mantap Grounds | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-26 | content=Take any bus going to Bangalore side and get down at St. Philomena's college. You can walk inside the Banni Mantap grounds which is extremely spacious. }} *{{do | name=University Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors can take a pleasant morning or evening stroll at the University Lake, Kukkarahalli. The perimetre is 3 km long. }} * {{do | name=Walk @ Lingam Budhi Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-30 | content=Take a bus to Lingam Budhi village (No.94.B by 7AM from the city bus station) and have a nice walk on the embankment of Lingam Budhi Lake. It will refresh you beyond description. This is a one hour walk and ends up in Lingam Budhi village near the ring road. The famous University Layout is a residential suburb of this area. You can proceed another 300 meters, cross the ring road and visit the majestic Rabindranath Tagore Layout. An easier option is to visit Lingam Budhi park on the other side of the park which can be accessed by bus number 62 or 61 which are more frequently available from the city bus station. Alight at the last stop and walk to the park gate some hundred meters away. This park has a 1.3-kilometer long perimeter and there is a lush green growth of bamboo trees all over the park. Birds of Lingam Budhi lake can be more easily spotted from this side. }} * {{do | name=Yoga @ Osho Sannidhi | alt= | url=http://www.oshosannidhi.org/home | email=jairam@oshosannidhi.org | address=Utthanahalli village, near Tripura Sundhari temple, APMC Yard, Ooty Road. | lat= | long= | directions=10 km | phone=+91 64385551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-21 | content=Osho Sannidhi, Utthanahalli is situated behind the Chamundi Hills. The road to Utthanalli starts from the APMC Yard on Ooty road. Ask for Tripura Sundari temple in the village centre. Drive one km in the paddy fields to reach Osho Sannidhi Ashram. They conduct regular yoga and meditation camps. Food and accommodation is available in the ashram on payment of ₹500 per day. }} * {{do | name=Photo session at Court Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite District Court coplex | lat= | long= | directions=2 km on Mysore University road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=The court park or what is officially called 'Manuvana Park' is a twin park with a lot of photo opportunities. There is more maintenance and so the park is more beautiful. Water sprinkling is very effective to the level that you have to shift your seating quite effective. There are swings and other kid attractions also. Another thing the availability of vendors who give fruits in potpourri for ₹20. Lunch or 'Ootta' is also offered at the same rate even though the average rate is ₹60 in Mysore. }} [[File:Temple in K.G.Koppal.jpg|thumb|Temple at Jayanagar, Mysore]] * {{do | name=Meditate at Anjali Ashram | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chamunid Hill Road | lat= | long= | directions=5 km. | phone=+91 8212473226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Anjali Ashram has a unique architectural design. The entrance to the ashram is marked by an outer mandapa. On both sides of this mandapa, there are two footpaths in a curved fashion taking you to the inner area directly. If you walk directly through the mandapa, you reach another structure used for meditations and prayer meetings. Then comes the hostel for inmates. Then comes the sanctum. The last building is the sanctum sanctorum containing the chapel and the residential arrangements for the inmates. The small cottages for the inmates are built on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There is a footpath that takes you directly to the other gate from the sanctum sanctorum. }} [[File:Anjali Ashram Chamundi Road (3).jpg|thumb|Anjali Christian retreat, Chamundi Hill road]] * {{do | name=Walk around Kukkarahalli Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-20 | content=The perimeter is 3.6 km. There are many birds to see and the footpath is well maintained with small gardens around it. }} * {{do | name=City watch at Hardinge Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aarugatu junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Hardinge Circle has been renovated with marble seats on three sides and cement seats on three sides. It is very pleasant to sit in this intersection watching the traffic of six roads merge without signal and other types of control. The seats on the southern side are more sylvan and shady. The seats on the northern sides are modern and with a background of manicured lawns. The eastern side is only for people awaiting a bus to Bannur village. }} ==Learn== Mysore is a significant educational hub, the foundations for which were laid by King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV during his enlightened rule. Today, the city can boast of seven engineering and two medical colleges. The first engineering college established in Mysore was the National Institute of Engineering in 1946, the second oldest in Karnataka (after UVCE Bangalore). Formal medical education began in 1930 when the Mysore Medical College was transferred from Bangalore to Mysore. Mysore is well known for its prowess in Sanskrit, the mother language of many Indian languages. The city is occasionally referred to as the Sanskrit capital of India. A Sanskrit daily newspaper called ''Sudharma'' is published from Mysore for a nominal price of ₹1. [[File:Mysore University Gandhian Studies.jpg|thumb|Mysore University Campus]] *{{listing | name=All India Institute of Speech and Hearing |alt=AIISH| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Food and Technological Research Institute |alt=CFTRI | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Central Institute of Indian Languages| alt=CIIL | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-09-27| content= }} *{{listing | name=Defence Food Research Laboratory | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Mysore University | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mysore University has the distinction of being the first university established in Karnataka, the sixth oldest in the country, and the first one in India established outside of a British province. Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV took the initiative in founding the university. It was named Manasagangotri (literally meaning "fountainhead of the Ganges of the mind") by the poet laureate, Kuvempu. }} [[File:Urs Road Mysore.jpg|thumb|Devaraj Urs road is the main shopping district of Mysore city]] ==Buy== [[File:Mall of Mysore.6.jpg|thumb|Sweet-meat shop at the Mall of Mysore]] [[File:Mall of Mysore building 02.jpg|thumb|Mall of Mysore]] Mysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), sandalwood carvings and the many varieties of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's marketplaces can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and from a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road. To experience one of India's best markets head to Devaraja Market where tourists and locals alike shop for daily fruit and vegetables as well as the rows and rows of flowers and various spices. Devaraja market is on Dhanwanthri Road. On the east row of the Devaraja Market, there is an oil shop with two brothers, Azam and Adil, who always pull in tourists for a nice conversation and maybe some chai. They have some good recommendations for food and things around the city so give them a visit. Their shop has a row of the watercolor powder, about 1/3rd from the north end. Be warned, however. There are quite a lot of perfume sellers that sell inferior goods, don't be tempted by nice boxes and free gifts. As a rule, if it looks like a bargain, the perfume is poor quality. The real stuff is normally found further from the centre, but is mostly for export. * '''Agarbathis''' (Incense) * '''Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium''', Sayaji Road - Sandalwood figurines and caskets * '''Chenapatna dolls and wooden toys''' * Traditional deck of '''playing cards''' * {{buy | name=Sapna Bookstall | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-14 | content=For books, toys and other gifts. }} * {{buy | name=New Dolphin Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Water Tank Junction | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=For cakes coffee and snacks. }} == Eat == [[File:Dosa point, Ramaswamy Circle, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Dosa Point Restaurant, Ramaswamy Circle]] [[File:Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg|thumb|Breakfast in Mysore style]] Mysore is known for the traditional sweet, the '''Mysore Pak'''. Mysore Pak is a sweet dish generally cut into rectangular pieces and is made out of gram (chickpea) flour, sugar (or jaggery) and lots of ghee. Sold all over the city although arguably the best Mysore Pak from Guru Sweets near the small clock tower. South Indian breakfast favourites like idlis, sambars, masala dosas are widely available and quite good. It is not clear if the '''Mysore Masala Dosa''' (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato, and onions) originated in Mysore, but you can try asking. You can find some of Karnataka's specialty dishes like: * '''Bisibele Baath''' - Made of rice and lentils with a lot of local spices. This is one of the most sought after dishes of Mysore. It is served hot and usually costs ₹25 in an average restaurant. * '''Idli Sambar''' - Different from ''Idli and Sambar''. Since the idlis are put in a bowl with steaming sambar poured over them, the aroma and spicy effect is marvellous and costs less than ₹20. * '''Masala Poori''' - This is the most favourite food item of the Mysorean people. You can see young boys selling these 'chat' items on the sides of the pavement with all the ingredients beautifully arranged on wicker stools. For ₹15, you get crispy poories along with ten to twelve spices mixed in a hot 'pani' background. The whole thing is an experience to undergo. Some restaurants have separate 'chat' sections selling Pani Poori, Masala Poori, Bombay Chat and other varieties. * '''Raagi and Akki Rotis''' - They are similar to tortillas but made of ''raagi'' (English: coracan, finger Millet) or rice flour along with black cumin, asafoetida, fresh coriander, green chillies and finely chopped onions. * '''Raagi Mudde''' – A staple food in some of Kannadiga households in the [[Cauvery Basin]]. It is made by cooking raagi flour in water and later rolling it into thick consistency balls. Raagi Mudde is swallowed and not chewed after dipping into ghee and sambar. ===Vegetarian restaurants=== * {{eat | name=Gayathri Tiffin Room | alt=GTR | url= | email= | address=Chamundipuram Main Road, Narayan Shasthri Rd, Chamundipuram, Bettadpura | lat=12.2883013 | long=76.64946320000001 | directions= | phone=+91 90081 87913 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Tasty snacks, dosas and coffee. Popular for breakfasts. The ambience and design of the restaurant is a bit basic but it retains an old school charm. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarna Shanthi Sagar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kuvempu Nagar Complex | lat= | long= | directions=5 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Vegetarian lunchː 12:30PM to 3PM, vegetarian dinnerː 7PM to 11:45PM. }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Adayar Ananda Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Railway Station front gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 750 004 736 | tollfree= | hours=to 11PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-25 | content=₹30 for tea (average quality). ₹85 for Masala Dosai (good). }} * {{eat | name=Dosa Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ramaswamy Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 968 619 5178 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹75 for lunch | lastedit=2021-03-26 | content=Very green furnishing. }} * {{eat | name=Green Leaf | url= | email= | address=2813 Kalidasa Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 655 0857 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=A variety of tasty vegetarian South Indian, North Indian and Chinese though it can get crowded on the weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Govardhan | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Mylari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ittigegud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very good Masala Dosa (a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions) at ₹35. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Siddhartha | url= | email= | address=Guest House Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Kafe Mallige''' - Nageetha Complex, Vishwa Manava Double Road, Saraswathipurm * '''Little Woods'''- Opposite Jockey Quarters, Chamundhi Hill Road No 1. Little Woods is a vegetarian bistro a new restaurant that is set on the Chamundi Hill Road. Beautiful environs and a homely setting Has four seating options: rooftop, garden, road view and closed. * {{eat | name=Nakshathra (Hotel Roopa) | url= | email= | address=B.N. Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Nalpak Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Cafe Coffee Day, Urs Road. Turn left to Dewan's Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Teaː ₹28. Lunch ₹80. Idliesː ₹15 each | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content=Good hall with a view upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Hotel Nalapak | url= | email= | address=Kuvempunagara North, Saraswathipuram| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Multi-cuisine restaurant which specialises in South Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pepe's | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shenoy Sadana, 108, 9th Main, 3rd Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite SBI Bank, Saraswathipuram, Kuvempunagar | phone=+91 998 607 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content= Pure vegetarian restaurant serving South and North Indian, as well as some Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=The Sixth Main | alt=The 6th Main | url= | email= | address=2830/1, 6th Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 428 7786 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-14 | content= Small in size with a casual dining vibe but has a good vibe. Popular among both foreigners and Indians. Serves decent Thalis and Indo-Chinese. }} * {{eat | name=Sambhrama Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Nethradana Hospital, Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM to 10PM | price= | image=Sambrama Restaurant.jpg | lastedit=2016-05-21 | content=Good place for dosa, uppittu and other snacks. Their Akkirotti is a specialty. }} ===Non-vegetarian restaurants=== * ''' City deli''' this small restaurant is on Kalidas Road near empire hotel. Coffee & sandwiches are also good. * '''Corner House''' in Vontikoppal is a nice place for ice creams * '''Edelweiss The Austrian Cafe''' parallel to Kalidasa Road, has great food at very affordable prices and authentic, heavenly cakes baked by an Austrian. The kitchen is open so you can see your food being cooked. * '''Hanumanthu Mess''' - Mandi Mohalla. A small place that specialises in a macro-style cooked mutton pulav and mutton chaps, available for early breakfast and lunch. Natti (Chicken) Pulav on Sunday morning only. Non-vegetarian. * '''Sixth Main''' is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. Popular with non-Indians. The ambience is quite relaxing. *'''Spices & Sauces''' - B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle. The best place to have some spicy non-vegetarian food. Even Mysore cuisine is worth trying. * {{eat | name=Tina's Café | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Main Rd, Vani Vilas Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 94498 18668 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-11 | content=Hearty homemade food. Relaxing ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Suvarana Bhavan Vegetarian | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ballal Circle | lat= | long= | directions=2 km | phone=+91 821 425 6333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-06 | content=Bisibele bath, Kara bath, Kesari bath. }} * {{eat | name=Aramana Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite City Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Big Breakfast at Aramana Restaurant, Mysore.jpg | lastedit=2016-10-10 | content=Good quality vegetarian food and good ambience. }} * {{eat | name=Nahar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=opp. Devaraja Market front gate | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from City Bus Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-04 | content=Spacious hall upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Mane Thindi Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=1000 Days Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Biriyani Point Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Opposite Dolphin Bakery, Water Tank Junction, Infosys Road. }} * {{eat | name=Ashirwad Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yelwala (Madikeri Road) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=6:30AM to 10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-07 | content=Fine idlis and dosa varieties. Plain breakfast comes to around ₹100 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Harsha Palace Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Suburban Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Biriyani. ₹250. }} * {{eat | name=Chicken Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. J and K Bank, Suburban Bus Station building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 81294 12786 | tollfree= | hours=3.30 am to 12.30 pm | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Shafi Deli (owner). }} ==Drink== Mysore is in Karnataka state where the liquor laws are among the most liberal in the subcontinent. Most international brands are readily available. The city is lined with bars and other restaurants serving liquor; there are around ten pubs in the city. Some of the recommended places include: *{{drink | name=Bopy's Pub | url= | email= | address=Hunsur Road, behind Infant Jesus church. | lat=12.3242816 | long=76.61088940000002 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Cocktail Circuit Lounge Bar | url= | email= | address=Near Mysore University | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Dynasty Restaurant''' --Sri Harsha Road *{{drink | name=Fluid Pub | url= | email= | address=near HSBC bank, Kalidasa Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * '''Keg Pub''', opposite the Suburb Bus Stand. * '''Lobo's''', Kuvempunagar Double Road, opposite Bake Point, Saraswathipuram. * '''Opium Pub''', Pai Vista, opposite to the Suburb Bus Stand. * {{drink | name=Pelican Pub | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Pelican-Pub-Grubhouse-Restaurant-628345883875059/ | email= | address=Hunsur Road | lat= | long= | directions=near St.Joseph's State School | phone=+91 99015 00055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-11PM | price= | content= }} *{{listing | type=drink | name=Rasooi Magic | alt=Rasooi Magic | url=https://www.facebook.com/rasooimagic/ | email= | address=#16, Kalidasa Road, J.L. Puram | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 4252228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-10:30PM | price=150 | content=A North Indian vegetarian restaurant, also serving North Indian food, Chinese dishes, tandoori delicacies and chaats. }} * '''Road Pub''', Hotel Sandesh The Prince, Nazarbad *{{drink | name=Waves Lounge Bar | alt= | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com/restaurant-in-mysore.aspx | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best lounge bars in Mysore. }} ===Night life=== There is no night life in Mysore and no one understands the phrase 'night life'. Shops and restaurants down their shutters before 10PM. Restaurants do not open early in the morning, shops take three-hour lunch breaks, and even buses are few between 1PM and 4PM because ''the drivers and conductors are having their lunch''. This laid back lifestyle can irritate people, although some can accept it within a few days. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under ₹750|₹750-3,000|Over ₹3,000}} Budget conscious visitors are advised to stay near Jagamohan palace because the hotels are cheaper here and the city bus station is only 300 metres away. Taking a daily bus pass of ₹50 can save you hundreds of rupee worth waste on autorickshaws. Around 25 hotels are available in this locality all in the range of ₹400 to ₹600. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Mysore Youth Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hudco, 2nd Stage, Gangothri Layout, Saraswathipuram, Opp Maruti Temple, Gangothri Layout | lat=12.303344 | long=76.6130883 | directions=Near Maruti temple | phone=+91 821 234 3144 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹125 per bed for non-AC dorms | content=Very economical and clean dorms with a pretty and peaceful campus. Available for both male and females }} * {{sleep | name=Green House Valley Service Apartment | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Infosys, Opposite to Damden Solarium Apartment, on Ring Road, Vijay Nagara II stage – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9886594321, +91 821-6527802, +91 8880777033 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Aashraya | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road,Near Railway Station – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2427088, +91 821-2426570 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airlines | alt= | url= | email= | address=1064, CH 16, Jayalakshmi VIlas Road, Chamaraja Puram 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2330745, +91 821-2330475 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bombay Tiffanys | url= | email= | address=No. 313, Sayyaji Rao Road Cross | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Main Bata Showrooms | phone=+91 821-2435255, +91 821-2435256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= ₹1000 for non-AC and ₹1600 for AC rooms | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | content=Very clean A/C or non-A/C rooms. Avoid the room service food; it is not safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Darshan Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lokaranjan Mahal Road, Opposite Regency Theatre, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2520794, +91 821-2564083 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gandhi Square - 570001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2442444 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single ₹500 (also for 2), double ₹700 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very nice and efficient with restaurant and ice cream parlour on site. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasharath | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Zoo Garden -10| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2449121 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹500 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Good rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gayathri | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Gayathri Building, Opposite Railway Station, Dhanavantri Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2425654 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Govardhan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2434118, +91 821-2429422, +81 821-2431960 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Indra Bhavan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dhanvantri Road , Near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 8212423933 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Kalinga | alt= | url= | email= | address=K R Circle, Opposite City Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2431310 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Komfort Suites | alt=Komfort Suites | url=http://komfortsuites.com/ | email=online@komfortsuites.com | address=NO. 66,66A, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri - 570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9164068000 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821 2412445 | price= ₹2450 | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | content= An intimate owner managed budget hotel on Vivekananda road. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Luciya International | alt= | url= | email= | address=near Dasprakash, No. 1771, Old Bank Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2420261 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parimala Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opp. Primary School, Near Poarakala Mutt, Krishnavilas Road, Behind Jagamohan palace | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8212427387, +91 8214269802 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹300 | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Spacious rooms with TV and a bath. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Prakash Deluxe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Medical College, 1474 - Sayyaji Rao Road - 570 021 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2521676, +91 821-2529434 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ritz | alt= | url= | email= | address=B N Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2422668, +91 821-2429082 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=What this small, colonial-era four-room hotel lacks in cleanliness and upkeep, it makes up in charm and friendly staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Roopa | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroopa.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2443770 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Very close to Mysore Palace. B.N. Road, Mysore – 570 001. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sri Nandini Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Next to Bus Stand, Irwin Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2447085, +91 821-2447155 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sudarshan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Jagan Mohan Palace Adjoining Poarakala Mutt | lat= | long= | directions=1 km | phone=+91 8214260048 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹250 | lastedit=2015-04-24 | content=Tiny rooms with TV. }} * {{sleep | name=Railway Retirement Rooms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=inside the railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹100 for 24 hours. Private rooms cost ₹1,200 per night | lastedit=2015-12-02 | content=Majestic colonial building with very clean, high ceiling dormitories. }} * {{sleep | name=Shiva Guru Comforts | alt= | url= | email= | address=Halladakeri, Behind Suburb Bus Stand – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2538974 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mannaar Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Opposite Sapna Bookstall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Fortune JP Palace | alt= | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/mysore-fortune-jp-palace.dh.11 | email= | address=Abba Road Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-3988444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram – 570 012 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2512536, +91 821-2414635, +91 821-2516134 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-25126139 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A comfortable Heritage Hotel in an old princess house at the Chittaranjan Palace. The hotel has a lovely cafe, and the bar and restaurant on the lawn is a delight. Profits of the hotel are donated to good causes in and around Mysore. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise | alt= | url=http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.com/paradise | email=hotelparadise@airtelmail.in | address=No. 104, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri-570020 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-4008400, +91 821-2410366 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Maharaja | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2426665 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Palace Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpalaceplaza.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716, Sri Harsha Rd, Lashkar Mohalla, Mandi Mohalla | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2440875, +91 821-2430034 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2421070 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royale Heritage | alt= | url=http://www.hotelroyaleheritage.com/ | email=contact@hotelroyaleheritage.com | address=No. 2931, Bangalore Nilgiri Road | lat= | long= | directions=Next to Kalyan Jewellers | phone=+91 821-5265330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Offers both rooms with air conditioning and without for the budget conscious traveller. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Siddhartha | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 73/1, Guest House Road, Nazarbad – 570 010 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2522999 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2520692 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Offers good variety of South and North Indian Vegetarian food. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel United 21 | alt=Hotel United 21 | url=http://www.united21hotelmysore.com | email= | address=B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle | lat= | long= | directions=0.5 km from bus station | phone=+91 821 2522202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= 2 minutes from the Mysore palace. A good and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vyshak International | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2421777 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Hoysala | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions=Come out of the railway station and walk straight for roughly 500 m. You will find it on the left-hand side. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=+91 821-2425349, +91 821-2425597 }} * {{sleep | name=KSTDC Mayura Yatri Nivas | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road – 570 005 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2423492 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Maurya Palace | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmauryapalace.chobs.in/ | email=admin@chobs.in | address=2716 Sri Harsha Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 40 4006 8050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= noon | checkout= noon | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Maurya Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2523375 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Park Lane Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 2720, Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2430400, +91 821-2434340 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Enjoy a drink and try out some spicy Indian food, }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Guru Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=JLB Road, near Railway Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424400 | tollfree= | fax= | price=₹2,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sri Hari Iyengar's Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=+91 821-2439123 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=LikeMyHome Homestay in Mysore | alt= | url=https://www.likemyhome.in | email=reservations@likemyhome.in | address=#70, CFTRI layout, Bogadi 2nd stage | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 91080 06411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-06 | content=LikeMyHome Homestay is located 7km from the Bus Stand. The homestay consists two floor along with kitchen with cook, balcony and dining area. The homestay offers accommodation for short or long duration along with packages like travel assistance, travel guide etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Iyengar Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Jagmohan Palace | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Lift facility available. }} * {{sleep | name=Maithree Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite Jagmohan Palace | phone=+91 9448532453 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹3500 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=KSR Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Rajkamal talkies Road | phone=+91 9880544934 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹1400 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Lalith Mahal Mysore3.JPG|thumbnail|Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Hotel Peridotinn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2303404 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Minutes’ drive from the famous IT companies of Infosys, L & T, Hebbal. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Regaalis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four-star hotel and is a part of the Usha Lexus Group. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Royal Orchid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Overlooking Brindavan Gardens - offers clean, fresh, multi-cuisine food in a good setting. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sandesh Prince | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A four star hotel and offers good variety of food. }} * {{sleep | name=Lalit Mahal Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Royal Heritage. }} * {{sleep | name=Nalapad Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Nelson Mandela Road, New Bannimantap | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2491117 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2402210 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Viceroy | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sri Harsha Road – 570 001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821-2424001, +91 821-2428001 | tollfree= | fax=+91 821-2433391 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Spa hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Amblee Holiday Resort | alt= | url= | email=ambleeresort@gmail.com | address=No 17, State Highway 17, Srirangapatna | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 309 2475, +91 984 5002665 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-15 | content=Many rooms and balconies have views of the Kaveri River. }} * {{sleep | name=Chitravana Resorts | alt= | url=http://www.chitravanaresorts.co.in | email= | address=39 Manandawady Rd, H.D. Kote Rd, Kalawadi Gate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2597794, +91 9343989990 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Surrounded by greenery. Has an Ayurvedic spa. }} * {{sleep | name=The Windflower Resorts and Spa Mysore | alt= | url=http://www.thewindflower.com/MysoreResort.html | email=marketing@thewindflower.com | address=No 295 Maharanapratap Road, Nazarbad | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 252 2500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-05-19| content=Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills, surrounded by nature. Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant called [http://www.olivegardenmysore.com Olive Garden]. }} * {{listing | name=Silent Shores Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://silentshoresresort.com/ | email=reservations@silentshoresresort.com | address=#85-87, BEML Road, Hootagalli | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 821 2402930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-02 | content=A 5 star-rated resort & spa with the biggest swimming pool in Mysore. }} ==Connect== * The '''area code''' for Mysore is '''0821'''. If calling from outside India, dial +91 821 XXX XXXX * The General Post Office is near the railway station in a heritage building. There is an old man on the right side of the post office who can wrap parcels beautifully in cloth. *'''B.S.N.L.''' (Cellone) cellular or mobile network signals are widely available. ==Stay safe== Mysore is regarded as a safe and peaceful city. However, if you plan to wander around during the night, it is suggested that you be watchful, as a few incidents of purse and chain snatching are reported every once in awhile. It is good idea to be alert if you are using an autorickshaw during when it is late, especially if you are alone. Also be careful when paying money to the autorickshaw drivers since they may tout non-locals, and can overcharge and decline using the meter at certain places and times. Note that hire taxi services are another option in Mysore. The police in Mysore are helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to request for assistance. You can reach the police control room by dialling 108 from a mobile phone or alternatively, 100 from a landline. The people of Mysore are by and large peace-loving and hospitable. Mysore is one of the places in India where travellers can get around comfortably without worrying and not get bombarded by touts, which can happen in other parts of the country. ==Cope== [[File:Mysore Railway Station (1).jpg|thumbnail|A steam engine on display at the Mysore railway station]] * '''Laundry''': There's a tiny stall opposite ''Arun Sweets and Bakery'' at the junction of Sangam Talkies Road and Ganapathi Temple Road, ₹20/₹30 per piece without/with ironing. ==Go next== * '''[[Bandipur National Park]]''' - A tiger reserve around 90&nbsp;km south. * '''[[Bangalore]]''' - [[Karnataka]]'s state capital, a shopper's paradise and cosmopolitan metropolis. * '''[[Bylakupee]]''' - One of the biggest Tibetan settlements outside of [[Tibet]]. * '''[[Coorg]]''': A pleasant hill station with many resorts on hills, Talacauvery. * '''[[Somanathapura]]''', marvelous architecture and stone sculptures. * '''[[Ooty]]''' - Major hill station, a little bit expensive. * '''[[Shivanasamudram]]''' - Twin waterfalls formed by the Kaveri River * '''[[Srirangapatna]]''' - Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. *'''[[Mangalore]]''' - A coastal city with many fine beaches on the shores of Arabian sea. {{geo|12.30|76.65}} {{isPartOf|Mysore_(district)}} {{usablecity}} {{hasDocent|prof_tpms}} crzff762vf3k1i28gi7hi009nm8vrss 0 23653 4491778 4178449 2022-07-28T12:17:50Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nabadwip banner.jpg}} '''Nabadwip''' is a tourism and pilgrim city of [[Southeast Bengal]], [[India]], where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born. It is situated in the west bank of Ganges river. == Understand == Nabadwip is a holy tourism and pilgrim place in [[West Bengal]]. It is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Many scholars, Sadhakas and Tantriks were born here. Nabadwip was referred to as the Oxford of East, Spiritual Capital of the World. The word Nabadwip derives from Bengali word Naba (new) and Dwip (island), meaning New-Island. Most of the popular festivals of Nabadwip are Shakta Rash, Dol Yatra, Rath Yatra, Gaura Purnima, Durga puja etc. Prior to Gour, Nabadwip was the capital of Sena dynasty during the reigns of Ballal Sen and Lakshman Sen. They ruled Bengal from here in the period from 1159 to 1206. During the medieval period, in 1202, Nabadwip was attacked by Bakhtiyar Khilji. In the period of Muslim rule, temples and Subarnabihar appear to have been destroyed and many Buddhist monks and Sanskrit scholars were killed. Latter in the time of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Nabadwip got his own glory. Many scholars, Pandits and tantriks were born in the Chaitanya and after that period and Nabadwip became a great center of learning and intellectual powers. ===Climate=== {{climate chart | Nabadwip | 12 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 34 | 3 | 24 | 37 | 4 | 25 | 37 | 107 | 26 | 35 | 243 | 25 | 33 | 377 | 25 | 33 | 321 | 25 | 33 | 280 | 23 | 33 | 129 | 18 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 1 |float = right |clear = right | description = Tropical savanna climate(Aw/As), source:[[:w:Nabadwip#Climate]]. [https://www.weather-ind.com/en/india/nabadwip-long-term-weather-forecast See Nabadwip's 10 day forecast.] }} Being a part of lower deltaic Bengal, the climate condition of Nabadwip is generally Tropical savanna climate (Aw/As) with precipitation varying considerably by the month. The average highs are between 26 °C (79 °F) and 37 °C (99 °F). The average lows are between 12 °C (54 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F). Nabadwip has 125 rainy days per year and records 1,469 mm (57.8 in) of rainfalls annually. With an average relative humidity of 52%, March is the least humid month The weather is quite pleasant, the summers and winters are moderate. The level of moisture increases during summers. ====Seasons==== * The dry season is from mid-November to mid-January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0") of rain. * The rainy season is from mid-June to mid-September. July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23 days and accumulates 377 mm (14.8") of precipitation. * July and August are most humid months with an average relative humidity of 83% whereas March is the least humid month with an average relative humidity of 52%. * December has the shortest days of the year with an average of 10.7 h of daylight and June has the longest days with an average of 13.6 h of daylight. But July is the least sunshine with an average of 3h of sunshine. {{clear|right}} == Get in == {{mapframe|23.4112391|88.3667968|zoom=14}} ===By train=== Nabadwip Dham railway station is the main railway station of Nabadwip. It is situated 105 km from [[Howrah]] and 112 km from Sealdah on the [[Bandel]]-Katwa-Azimganj section of Eastern Railway. Nabadwip Dham Railway Station is the seventh longest railway station of [[India]] (2362 ft). Bishnupriya railway station is another Halt station of Nabadwip, 107 km from Howrah junction and 38 km from Katwa junction. * {{listing | name= Nabadwip Dham Rail Station | alt = | lat=23.397909 |long=88.356824 | image= | wikipedia= Nabadwip Dham railway station | wikidata= Q55624528 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Bishnupriya railway station | alt = | lat=23.4138774 |long=88.3553402 | image= | wikipedia= Bishnupriya railway station | wikidata= Q61313212 | content= }} ===By bus=== There are good bus services in Nabadwip. Nabadwip is connected with [[Krishnanagar]], Shantipur, Phulia, [[Ranaghat]], Chakdaha, [[Bardhaman]], [[Tarapith]] Via Katwa, [[Durgapur]], [[Asansol]], [[Siliguri]], Dinhata Via [[Berhampur]], [[Malda]], [[Cooch Behar]], Bolpur, [[Purulia]], [[Bankura]], Suri, Gangarampur. * {{listing | name= Gouranga Setu | alt = to cross Ganges | lat=23.386354 |long=88.365653 | image= | content= }} * {{listing | name= Nabadwip Bus Stand | alt = | lat=23.402845 |long=88.359104 | image= | content= }} ===By ferry=== * {{listing | name= Nabadwip Boral Ghat | alt = Nabadwip Ferry Ghat | lat=23.408870 |long=88.376619 | image= | content= }} == Get around == Moving in and around Nabadwip is cheap. Cycle-rickshaws, Electric rickshaws are easily available in almost every part of the city. Both the Cycle-rickshaws and Electric-rickshaws can be hired to move around within the radius of 1-2 km. == See == [[File:মা ভবতারিণী মাতা.jpg|thumb|250px|Maa Bhabatarini Mata]] * {{listing | type= see | name= Poramatala | alt = Poramatala Temple Complex | lat=23.410535 |long=88.370211 | image= Porama, Nabadwip.jpg | wikidata= | content= Poramatala is one of the sacred religious centers in Nabadwip. A colossal banyan tree covers this place like an umbrella. The idol of goddess Porama is located in the cavity of the banyan tree. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Maa Porama Temple | alt = Centered temple | lat= |long= | image= | wikidata= Q18988019 | content= This is the centered temple in Poramatala. Goddess Porama is actually the deity of ''Maa Kali'' (some scholars also refer to ''Maa Saraswati''). }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Bhabatarini Mata Temple | alt = Left side | lat= |long= | image= | wikidata= Q58623456 | content= Bhabatarini Mata Temple is located on the left side of Maa Porama Mandir. The architecture of the temple is Char-Chala on a Bengali Dalan type architecture with ''Pankha'' style artistry. The Presiding deity of the temple is Maa Bhabatarini Kali Mata with a unique style. It was established in 1825 by Raja Girish Chandra. In 1667, Raja Raghab established a big Ganesh idol. Almost 100 years after his death, when Ganges eroded in the flood, the idol of Ganesha was also affected. Then the king Dordonda Pratap Krishnachandra rescued the idol from there. But when the idol was moved, many people touched it and scholars advised him to keep the idol under the ground for 12 years. After 12 years, in the time of Raja Girish Chandra while lifting the idol from the ground, the trunk of Ganesha broke. Then, by the order of the king, an unknown artist made a statue of Girishchandra Maharaj's adored goddess Anandamayi from the idol of Ganesha and named the goddess ''Bhavatarini Mata''. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Bhabataran Shiv Temple | alt = Right side | lat= |long= | image= | wikidata= Q61360681 | content= Bhabataran Shiv temple is situated on the right side of Maa Porama temple. This temple is a rare octagonal peak temple in architecture. This was also established by Raja Raghab for the first time. But with the erosion of the Ganges in 1760 AD, the idol along with this temple was submerged in the Ganges. About 65 years later, in 1825, King Girish Chandra restored the idol of Shiva at Poramatala. }} [[File:60 Feet Mahaprabhu Statue.jpg|thumb|300px|World tallest Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Statue]] * {{listing | type= see | name= Birthplace of Mahaprabhu | lat=23.426424 |long=88.370685 | image= Birth Place of Lord Chaitanya.jpg }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Mahaprabhu Birthplace Temple | lat= |long= | image= | content= It is the birth place of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, located in the north side of Nabadwip. It is a Naba-Ratna type temple architecture. There is also a hut made of straw in the temple, where an idol of ''Sachi Mata'' is placed and Sachi Mata holds Nimai (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) in her lap. And in the Naba-Ratna temple, Gour-Nitai placed in the middle, Jagannath Mishra and Sachi Mata in the left side, Radha-Krishna in the right side. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= 60ft. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | alt= Narahari Dham Asram | lat= |long= | image= | content= In the Narahari Dham Asram, a beautiful 60 ft tall Chaitanya Mahaprabhu statue situated. It is the highest Mahaprabhu statue in the world. There is a museum which beautifully describes the life of Mahaprabhu and also the life of Krishna. Pancha tattva (Five aspects of God), 64 Mahanta, Scholars of Nabadwip, birth of Krishna, lifting the Govardana hill by Krishna, Krishna's eternal bed, Raslila of Kriahna, Astasakhi and many more details of their life beautifully exhibit here. }} [[File:Old Mahaprabhu Temple in Nabadwip.jpg|thumb|250px|Old Mahaprabhu Temple]] * {{listing | type= see | name= Mahaprabhu Para Temple Complex | lat=23.412548 |long=88.369211 | image= Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nabadwip Sribas Angon.jpg }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Temple | lat= |long= | image= | content= Sri Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Temple is very special for the deity of Lord Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu. The wooden deity of the temple was made in 1534 AD. The beautiful deity of the temple is made of Neem wood. It is the original deity of Mahaprabhu that Visnupriya, wife of Lord Mahaprabhu worshiped. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Nityananda Milan Mandir | lat= |long= | image= | content= Nityananda Milan Mandir, popularly known as Nitai-er bari (Bengali: নিতাইয়ের বাড়ি), is famous temple of Nitai, the companion of Mahaprabhu. }} * {{listing | type= see | name= Manipur Rajbari | alt = Anu Mahaprabhu Mandir | lat=23.397629 |long=88.364484 | wikidata= Q61362056 | content = Anu Mahaprabhu is a unique idol made of jackfruit wood. Although each wooden idol of Nabadwip is made of neem wood, it is specifically made of jackfruit tree. In 1798 Manipur Raja Bhagya Chandra settled for going pilgrimage with intention mainly for installation of deity Lord Mahaprabhu in Nabadwip. The Manipuri style is clearly found in the face of the idol of lord Mahaprabhu. | image= }} * {{listing | type= see | name= Sribas Angan Temple Complex | lat=23.407978 |long=88.372018 | image= Sribas Angan, Nabadwip.jpg }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Sri Sri Sribas Angan | lat= |long= | image= | content= In Sribas Angan there are 37 wooden idols of Chaitanya companion alone with Pancha Tattba. In the middle, there is a beautiful wooden idol of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu with Lakshmipriya and Bishnupriya. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Jagai Madhai Uddhar Temple | lat= |long= | image= | content= It is a famous temple highlighting the incident of Jagai and Madhai. It represented the fact of Jagai-Madhai, the two brothers of Brahmin family who turned into disrespectful individuals due to bad association. By the grace of Mahaprabhu and Nityananda, these two souls were revived from their sinful life. There are 29 beautiful wooden idols alone with the idol of Jagai-Madhai, Gour-Nitai. Those idols are mainly made of Neem wood. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Sonar Gouranga Temple | lat= |long= | image= | content= Sonar Gouranga temple is a famous temple in Nabadwip, situated besides Sribas Angan and lies opposite Sri Samaj Bari Ashram. The temple is famous for the Golden idol of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great social reformer and saint of Nabadwip. }} ** {{listing | type= see | name= Samaj Bari Ashram | lat= |long= | image= | content= }} * {{listing | type= see | name= Dwadash Shiva Temple | lat=23.411087 |long=88.372642 | image= | content= Dwadas Shiva temple old shiv temple of Nabadwip built in 1835. The architecture of this temple is 8-Chala peak temple. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. The temple contains a beautiful art work of floral designs. A large number of pilgrims come here, especially during Mahashibratri. }} * {{listing | type= see | name= Buroshib Temple | lat=23.4113641|long=88.3636111 | image= Buro Shib of Nabadwip.jpg | address= Buroshibtala More | content= Buroshib Temple is a Naba-Ranta temple in architecture. The Buro Shib is almost 350-400 years old. }} * {{listing | type= see | name= Birth Place Of Vishnupriya | lat=23.4130855 |long=88.3599413 | image= | address= Malancha Para Rd | content= }} ===Others=== * '''Chaitanya Saraswata Temple''' * '''Keshabji Gauriya Math''' * '''Puri Mandir''' == Eat == ===Sweet shops=== Nabadwip-er Lal Doi is one of the most famous types of confectionery in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, originating in present-day [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Nabadwip is also famous for Misti Doi. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Ramkrishna Mistanna Bhandar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Boral Ghat Rd, Tegharipara | lat=23.409017 | long=88.376328 | directions= | phone=+91 3472 240730 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name= Lakhmi Narayan Mistanna Bhandar | alt = Panchu's sweet shop | lat=23.406154 |long=88.368796 | image= }} * {{eat | name= Bimala Mistanna Bhandar | url= https://bimala-mistanna-bhander.business.site/ | lat=23.405918 |long=88.368242 | address= Radhabazar, Nabadwip Main Rd | phone= +91 70014 73266 | image= | content= Famous for Misti Doi, Singara, Kochuri and all the sweets and confectionery. }} ===Restaurants=== * {{eat | name= Chakum Chukum | lat=23.4101222 |long=88.3709943 | address= Poramatala | phone= | url= | image= }} * {{eat | name= Khana Khazana Restaurant | lat=23.4063532 |long=88.3671713 | address= Netaji Subhas Rd. | phone= +91 70473 06737 | url= http://www.lokenathtower.in/ | email= hello@lokenathtower.in | image= }} * {{eat | name= Sree Luxmi Boarding | lat=23.405438 |long=88.367936 | address= Poramatala Rd | phone= +91 96356 54569 | image= }} * {{eat | name= Ruchi Multi Cuisine Restaurant | lat=23.401425 |long=88.357863 | address= Station Rd, Annapurna Tala | image= }} == Buy == * {{listing | type= buy | name= Brass Idols | url= https://taraksaha.business.site/ | address= Bow Bazaar Road | lat= 23.4082473 |long= 88.3708601 | image= }} * {{listing | type= buy | name= Nabadwip Boro Bazar | lat= 23.4098306 |long= 88.3716416 | image= | content= This is the main market of Nabadwip. Almost everything is available here. }} ==Do== * {{listing | type= do | name= Nabadwip Stadium | lat= 23.3997596 |long= 88.3591426 | image= | content= Matches, exhibitions and varied events. }} * {{listing | type= do | name= Ananda Kanan | lat= 23.4175101 |long= 88.3666832 | image= | content= Take a walk. }} == Sleep == * {{sleep | name= Sree Luxmi Boarding | lat=23.405439 |long=88.367937 | address= Poramatala Rd | phone= +91 96356 54569 | image= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Blue Heaven and Restaurant | lat=23.4037329 |long=88.3658745 | address= Dandapanitala, Nabadwip Main Rd | phone= | image= }} * {{sleep | name= Sujata Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station road, near Nabadwip Dham Vidyapith School | lat= 23.400621| long=88.357710 | directions= | phone=+91 94741 35087 }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel City Pride | lat=23.4014254 |long=88.357864 | address= Station Rd, Annapurna Tala| phone= +91 91532 94859 | image= }} == Go next == * [[Krishnanagar]] - residence of Raja Krishnachandra, a great patron of art and culture in Bengal medieval period. It is the headquarters of Nadia district in West Bengal situated on the bank of Jalangi river. * [[Bethuadahari]] - Wildlife Sanctuary. A large population of spotted deer (chital), jackal, Bengal fox, porcupine, and common langur can be seen here. Bird species include parakeets, Indian cuckoos, barbets and other smaller birds also seen here. * [[Mayapur]] - religious centre. * [[Plassey]] - Famous for the historical battle of plassey between Nawab Siraj ud Doula and East India Company. * [[Murshidabad]] - historical and cultural location, former capital of Sube Bangla. {{geo|23.4112391|88.3667968}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} 2i5f3nquz6uo63b1zafw8ybmsvphnc8 0 24003 4491929 4474385 2022-07-28T18:21:03Z Ypsilon 1806 /* History */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rocks_by_the_Beach_Nauru_banner.jpg|otbp=yes}} '''[https://www.nauru.gov.nr/about-nauru/visiting-nauru.aspx Nauru]''' ({{langd|na|Naoero}}) is a small island in the [[Oceania|South Pacific Ocean]] south of the [[Marshall Islands]] and is the world's third-smallest country; only [[Monaco]] and the [[Vatican City]] are smaller. An off-the-beaten-track destination if there ever was one, Nauru is also one of the least visited countries in the world, with about only 200 tourists a year. The remoteness and that much of the island is a charmless open phosphate mine are two strong reasons for this. ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=Nauru in Oceania.svg}} === History === In the local language the island is known as ''Naoero'', though the name is of unknown origin. Nauru is a simplification of the name by [[British Empire|British colonisers]]. The island has also been known by the names Pleasant Island, Nawodo, and Onawero. Nauru was first settled around 3,000 years ago by twelve Micronesian and Polynesian peoples. Those twelve tribes divided the island into twelve parts; today this is symbolised by the twelve-pointed star in Nauru's national flag (the yellow line represents the Equator and the blue space the Pacific Ocean). The original inhabitants lived on fishing and even turned the lagoon in the middle of the island into a fish farm. The first European to set foot on the island was the British commander John Fearn in 1798. The natives had a good relationship with the European ships whom they traded with. Occasionally, deserting sailors settled on Nauru. The island was devastated by a civil war between 1878 and 1888, after which it was annexed by the Germans. During the three-decade period as part of the German Pacific Territory, a king was appointed to rule the island, and the first missionaries arrived. [[File:Nauru(07).jpg|thumb|300px|Conveyor belts for loading phosphate on ships – phosphate mining and the functions supporting it are very visible all around Nauru]] Mining of Nauru's phosphate deposits, which occupied about 90% of the island, began in the early 20th century under a German-British consortium. During World War I, the island was occupied by Australian forces and became a dependent territory. Briefly occupied by Japan during [[Pacific War|World War II]], Nauru was recovered by Australia afterwards and achieved independence in 1968. In the 1980s, phosphate exports briefly gave Nauruans one of the highest per capita incomes in the World. As of 2008, most of Nauru's revenue came from the export of phosphate to Australia, South Korea and New Zealand as well as other countries. The industry is controlled by the Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC). It is anticipated that the phosphate reserves will be completely exhausted before 2050. The sale of fishing licences is the other major revenue earner. Another source of revenue has been Taiwanese Dollar diplomacy; the Republic of China (Taiwan) used to be quite active in convincing small sovereign states of recognising their claim to be the "One China" instead of the People's Republic of China's claim, but this has also diminished since the 2000s. Another major donor of foreign aid is Australia, which uses Nauru as a detention centre for asylum seekers. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 90%. Nauru is being used as an "Off Shore Processing Centre" for asylum seekers heading to Australia, who are detained on the island until their refugee status is determined, although current policy is to not allow anyone to ever settle in Australia. Nauru receives badly needed economic aid for this, but human rights groups and other activists have frequently accused Australia of treating people in the detention centres badly and the so-called "Pacific solution" is also controversial in Australia. Tourism could be an additional source of income for the Nauruans, although this would require better infrastructure and transportation links. ===Climate=== {{Climate| units = Metric | janhigh = 30 | febhigh = 30 | marhigh = 30 | aprhigh = 30 | mayhigh = 30 | junhigh = 30 | julhigh = 30 | aughigh = 30 | sephigh = 30 | octhigh = 31 | novhigh = 31 | dechigh = 31 | janlow = 25 | feblow = 25 | marlow = 25 | aprlow = 25 | maylow = 25 | junlow = 25 | jullow = 25 | auglow = 25 | seplow = 25 | octlow = 25 | novlow = 25 | declow = 25 | janprecip = 280 | febprecip = 250 | marprecip = 190 | aprprecip = 190 | mayprecip = 120 | junprecip = 110 | julprecip = 150 | augprecip = 130 | sepprecip = 120 | octprecip = 100 | novprecip = 120 | decprecip = 280 }} A small, flat island almost on the Equator, Nauru is a textbook example of tropical climate. The temperature is constant around the year, with even the record lows and highs per month staying within a couple of degrees. The number of average rainy days varies from 16 in January to nine in May and June. Nauru is best avoided during the rainy season, which is from November to February. Even though full-fledged cyclones are rare at Nauru's latitude, the sky is constantly cloudy and torrential rains and thunderstorms are frequent during this time of the year. ===Terrain=== There are a few "sandy" beaches, but most of the shallow area around the island is coral reefs. Most of the interior of the island is worked-out mining land, which has yet to be rehabilitated. The only inland body of water is the lagoon. ==Get in== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Nauru map WV.png | regionmaptext=Map of Nauru | regionmapsize=500px | regionInteractiveMap=map1 }} The Australian offshore detention centre operating on the island means that there are always a lot of Australian government staff staying at the island's two small hotels and filling seats on the flights to and from Nauru (especially the direct flight to and from [[Brisbane]]). This, in combination with the visa requirement, means that you probably should plan and book your trip a few months ahead. ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Nauru.svg|thumb|Visa on arrival for citizens of the green countries; easier visa application for citizens of the bluish-gray countries]] All foreign visitors require a valid passport and proof of hotel booking or local sponsor in order to enter Nauru. A free visa on arrival is available to citizens of the [[Cook Islands]], [[Fiji]], [[Israel]], [[Kiribati]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Micronesia]], [[Niue]], [[Palau]], [[Papua New Guinea]], [[Russia]], [[Samoa]], [[Solomon Islands]], [[Taiwan]], [[Tonga]], [[Tuvalu]] and [[Vanuatu]]. Citizens of other countries require an [http://www.naurugov.nr/about-nauru/visiting-nauru/visa-requirements.aspx advance visa]. You can apply for a visa from: * {{listing | name=Nauruan visitors office | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 5573133 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-04 | content= }} * {{listing | name=The Nauruan Press Office at the United Nations | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 937 0074 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-04 | content= }} Alternatively you can send to {{email|principal.immigration@naurugov.nr}} or {{email|visa@naurugov.nr}}. It may take a long time for the visa application to be processed, so you should send your application well ahead of your intended trip. A tourist visa reportedly costs $100 (all prices in [[#Money|Australian dollars]]). If you are a '''journalist''' and intend to work on Nauru you will need a journalist visa, costing $200, although if you are going to report about the Australian detention centre on the island you might need to fork out $8000. Applications for journalist visas should be directed to: Joanna Olsson, Director of Government Information Office: [mailto:joanna.olsson@naurugov.nr joanna.olsson@naurugov.nr]. You will be sent a card that you need to fill in and return together with a copy of your passport. The visa fee is paid upon arrival in Nauru. At this time you will have to hand in your passport to the officials to be registered. The passport will be returned to you the next day. If you're transiting through the American territories (e.g. [[Guam]]) on your journey to Nauru, you might need a transit visa or an ESTA, [[United States of America#Get in|depending on your nationality]]. ==== Customs regulations ==== Passengers may bring in to Nauru: * 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 450g of tobacco * three bottles of spirits * a small quantity of perfumes for personal use * a small quantity of audiovisual products Drugs, explosives, weapons and pornography may not be imported. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Nauru International Airport | alt={{IATA|INU}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.544600 | long=166.917535 | directions=in the Yaren district in the southwest of the island | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q534251 | content=Virtually everyone arrives here and departs from here. As of 2016, the national carrier, [http://www.ourairline.com.au Nauru Airlines] (formerly known as Our Airline and Air Nauru), flies to Nauru from [[Brisbane]], [[Nadi]] and [[Honiara]]. Flights are rather irregular, with each destination being served one to three times a week. }} The hotel may or may not send a car to pick you up at the airport; in the worst case you'll have to walk. === By boat === Neither of the two ports in Aiwo and Anibare can accommodate passenger traffic or yachts; they are used for export of phosphate or by local fishermen. As the water is shallow near the coast, larger ships must anchor off shore. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} [[File:Island Ring Road - Nauru.jpg|thumb|300px|View of the ring road]] Every year, there are on average 200 tourists in Nauru, so it has the honour of being the least touristed country in the world. Crowds aren't a problem at all. There's hardly any public transportation, so your best bet to get around would be in a rented vehicle; car, scooter or bike. Other alternatives are by foot (not very pleasant in the tropical heat and humidity) or hitchhiking, which is quite common on the island. ===By public transport=== There is a community or island bus which travels around the island every hour or so during the day. It costs 50 cents per trip around the island. Also, locals sometimes cling to the cars of the goods train between Aiwo and the inland mining area. ===By car=== Nauru is so small that it takes less than one hour to drive right around it. The 19-km Island Ring Road circles the island and is paved — however this is not the case for most of the inland roads. The airport taxiway cuts across three of the twenty kilometres of road. The only traffic lights on the island are used to stop the traffic and allow the plane to cross the road to the terminal! This is a favourite souvenir snapshot taken by visitors. Due to Australian legacy, traffic drives on the '''left''' and on right hand cars, and drivers should be on increased lookout for animals and pedestrians while driving on the beltway. Cars or bicycles can sometimes be rented from Capelle and Partners, the largest local supermarket. Otherwise you can ask at your hotel or just ask a local. Foreigners need an international driver's licence to drive on Nauru. Fuel shortages are not unheard of. ==Talk== The official languages are '''Nauruan''', a distinct Pacific Island language, as well as '''English'''. However, just about half of the island's population is fluent in Nauruan, and English is widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes. A phrasebook of Dorerin Naoero can be found at [[Nauruan phrasebook]]. ==See== [[File:Living on a Blue Planet - Nauru.jpg|thumb|300px|Coral formations in Anibare Bay]] The Nauru experience is pretty much the exact opposite of all the typical South Pacific island clichés. If you're looking for sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and pristine blue waters, you'll find precious little of the sort. In fact, if you're looking for pretty much ''anything'' that can be described as flashy or tourist-oriented, you're out of luck. But don't write Nauru off just yet: its subtle and offbeat charms are waiting for anyone who's willing to take the time to seek them out — and that goes double for World War II history buffs, urbexers, and anyone who's just looking for a slow-paced, low-key, off-the-beaten-path getaway. * {{see | name=Anibare Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Anibare district | lat=-0.5301 | long=166.9530 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Anibare Bay is the sole exception to the rule cited above about the absence of the classic Polynesian "sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and pristine blue waters" experience on Nauru. Here you'll find a fine stretch of white sand surrounded by palm groves, deep and clean enough for proper swimming (among a fantasyland of beautiful coral pinnacles, no less). Anibare is also a great place for seeing the sunrise; at 166°E longitude, Nauru is among the first countries in the world to see a new day. The smaller of Nauru's two ports, {{Marker|type=see| lat=-0.536952 | long=166.950605|name=Anibare Harbour}} is at the southern end of the bay. Constructed in the early 2000s with Japanese capital, you can watch local fishermen bring their catch to land here. }} * {{see | name=Aiwo Harbour | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aiwo district | lat=-0.5345 | long=166.9094 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3398436 | content=The larger port, used by major cargo ships for exporting phosphate and importing various goods including food and fuel. It was built in 1904 to accommodate the phosphate industry at the same time as the narrow-gauge railway that leads down to Aiwo from the mining area in the middle of the island. At the end of the railway and across the road from the harbour, there are plants for refining the phosphate before it's loaded onto ships along the two impressive conveyor belts on pylons jutting into the sea (as a curiosity, tubes along these structures are used to offload fuel from tankers). The place isn't as lively as in its 1970s-80s heyday, and much of it appears run-down. Still, phosphate mining has defined Nauru for more than a century and together with the mining landscape inland it's perhaps the main attraction of the whole island — especially if you're interested in [[industrial tourism]]. }} * {{see | name=Buada Lagoon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Buada district | lat=-0.535138 | long=166.922278 | directions=Take the road opposite the Od-N-Aiwo hotel, follow it until it branches and then go left. The road will lead you straight there. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q997345 | content=The only body of fresh water on the island, is a very picturesque spot in the lower middle of the island. The lagoon is surrounded on all sides by dense palm trees and other vegetation. The water is dirty and not suitable for swimming, it's still a nice photo opportunity, and you can walk all the way around the lagoon as the sealed road circles it. }} [[File:Nauru-WWIIrelic.jpg|thumb|300px|Japanese relic from World War II on Command Ridge.]] * {{see | name=Command Ridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.530552 | long=166.916924 | directions=follow the road opposite the Od-N-Aiwo hotel for about 700 m, then when you reach the top of the ridge turn left and walk along the phosphate pinnacles to the far end of the clearing; the ruins are a short distance into the forest | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2667931 | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content=During World War II, Nauru was occupied by the Japanese military from August 1942 until their surrender at the tail end of the war in the wake of three years of near-continuous Allied air raids. Today, rusting relics from this era are scattered throughout the island — disused Japanese pillboxes line the shore every couple of kilometres, and old cannons can be seen along roadsides barely hidden by forest or even in plain sight between homes. However, for those who want a firsthand look at Nauru's World War II history, Command Ridge (Nauruan: ''Janor'') is the place to go. As the island's highest point, rising to an elevation of 63 m above sea level, it was a natural lookout point for the occupiers — and today you'll find there a bevy of old artillery emplacements (including a pair of six-barrel anti-aircraft guns still pointed skyward), the ruins of a prison complex used to hold interned Nauruan natives (who were treated brutally by the Japanese) as well as five members of the Australian military captured during the invasion, and — most impressive of all — the former communications centre, now open to visitors. The interior is not well lit, but bring in a lantern or torch and you'll still be able to make out faded Japanese writing on the walls. Even if you're not a World War II history buff, Command Ridge is one of the most easily accessed country high points in the world, lying a relatively easy 800-metre hike from the road. }} * {{see | name=Government buildings | alt= | url=http://www.naurugov.nr | email= | address=Yaren district | lat=-0.547393 | long=166.917287 | directions=on the strip between the runway and the coast | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Typical of the very smallest countries in the world, Nauru has no "capital city". The government and the president are seated in the Yaren district, near the airport. The parliament house, while definitely not as pompous as many others around the world, is one of the island's major landmarks. You can also go and see a parliamentary meeting, as they are usually open to the public. }} [[File:Nauru(41).jpg|thumb|300px|Karst landscape with limestone stalagmites in the island's interior]] * {{see | name=The interior of the island | alt=Topside | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5236 | long=166.9376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-04 | content=The interior of the island is a "moon landscape" as a result of phosphate mining, locals reportedly call the area ''Topside''. This was the source of the wealth of the island, but nowadays much of the phosphate has been dug up (though there is still mining, on a much smaller scale). The remaining limestone pinnacles have partially been covered with vegetation, creating an environment you maybe wouldn't expect of a South Sea island. Some find the landscape exotic and cool, while others think it's sad how the environment first has been ruined by mining, and then "decorated" with old vehicles and mining equipment lying around and rusting away. Finally, the interior of the island also includes the infamous Australian offshore dentention centre, which you may not photograph. }} * {{see | name=Nauru Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.546944 | long=166.916389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q106510196 | lastedit=2021-07-20 | content=Museum to preserve Nauru's history and culture with WWII artefacts as well. }} ==Do== ===On land=== Nauru is one of the few countries in the world you can '''walk''' around the whole perimeter of in a reasonable time. A sealed road goes all the way around the island and driving takes about 25 minutes non-stop. A bicycle ride takes 2-3 hours, and a walk maybe 6 hours. There is lots of nice scenery if not much to do and, going from either hotel, Chappelle & Partner department store at the top of the island in Ewa district makes for a welcome break at halfway around. If you're into sports, you can watch the local teams battle it out at an '''[[Australian rules football]]''' match. The national game is played all through Saturday at the {{Marker|type=do|lat=-0.5343 | long=166.9120|name=Linkbelt Oval}} sports field. ===In the sea=== Many beaches on Nauru are shallow, rocky and not very suitable for swimming. Your best bet would be Anibare Bay (listed in [[#See]] above) which also is a great place for seeing the fishermen bringing in the day's catch to Anibare Harbour. If you want to try some fishing yourself, there's one company you can consult: * {{do | name=Equatorial Gamefishing Charters | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/equatorialgamefishingcharters/ | email=kennetho@eftel.net.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 557 1008 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Boat charter for big game fishing trips. The company has two boats, equipped with fishing equipment and accommodating five persons each. You can catch fish such as yellow fin tuna, marlin, wahoo and sail fish. }} === Events === These are the most important festivities during the year: * '''Independence Day''' (31 Jan) * '''Easter''' (late March or early April) * '''Constitution Day''' (17 May) * '''Angam, the Day of the Return Home''' (26 Oct) * '''Christmas''' (25 Dec) ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--{{exchange rate AUD}}--> {{exchange rates | currency=Australian dollar | currencyCode=A$ | date=January 2022 | USD=1.4 | EUR=1.6 | GBP=1.9 | NZD=0.95 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/aud-australian-dollar XE.com] }} Nauru uses the '''Australian dollar''', denoted by the symbol "'''$'''" (ISO code: '''AUD''') as its national currency. Cash transactions are the norm; credit cards are rarely accepted. There are no exchange offices in Nauru and the single bank office, Bank of Nauru is usually closed. The island's ATM can be found at the Capelle & Partner store. You should probably still bring enough Australian dollars in cash for your stay. Bargaining or tipping are not done on Nauru like with the rest of Australia. * {{buy | name=Capelle & Partner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/CapellePartnerPacificOccidental | email= | address=Ewa district | lat=-0.5038 | long=166.9386 | directions= | phone=+674 557 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=The only department store and largest business on Nauru. This is the place to go to for Nauru souvenirs, things you forgot to bring and food, drinks and snacks. }} ==Eat== Most food is imported from Australia and arrives by ship or air, usually once every six to eight weeks. You can find western and Asian (primarily Chinese) food. Because of the tropical climate dishes might not be as heavy and hearty as the original versions. As not all ingredients may be available, dishes are often rather simple. Since Nauru is an island nation, seafood is very popular in its restaurants. Cooked and smoked hams are also very popular, as meat is one of their main dishes. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Fast food kiosk | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.50346 | long=166.93864| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=At Capelle's supermarket, in the north of the island. Serves western fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Kasuo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.53722 | long=166.91090| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Chinese restaurant near the Aiwo hotel. Serves mostly fish and fried rice and noodles. }} In addition to these, you'll also find some small inexpensive "eating places", selling Chinese food. ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Anibare | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5428 | long=166.9505 | directions=at Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Seafood and international. }} * {{eat | name=The Bay Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bay-Restaurant/629783860382004?fref=nf | email= | address= | lat=-0.53503 | long=166.95015 | directions=Anibare Bay | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Specialising in fish dishes, but has pizza and Indian food. Actually located in Anibare, where the local fishing boats arrive. Popular with visitors and locals, review sites rank this as the best restaurant on the island. }} * {{eat | name=Oriental | alt= | url= | email= | address= |lat=-0.5436 | long=166.9504| directions=at Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Different Asian food (Thai, Indian, Chinese). }} * {{eat | name=Reynaldo's | alt= | url= | email= | address= |lat=-0.54484 | long=166.91828| directions=next to the airport terminal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Reynaldo's is a popular name in the list of restaurants and bars in Nauru. It is a local restaurant that offers authentic Chinese cuisines. Also one of the few places on Nauru that serves alcohol. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Antinas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yaren district | lat=-0.5514 | long=166.9261 | directions=near the southern end of the runway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Somewhat upscale seafood restaurant, also serving alcohol. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Reef Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5432 | long=166.9505 | directions=at the Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=The only public bar in Nauru. If you're staying at the other hotel on the island, Od-N-Aiwo, it's about 5.5 km away along the ring road. It serves Australian beers and international spirits. The barroom has a couple of pool tables, satellite TV and recorded music. It's lively at the weekends, as Nauruans are paid on Fridays, and quiet on weeknights. New faces will be enthusiastically welcomed by the locals and the expats will usually have a chat. No flip flops/thongs (enclosed sandals are OK) and men must wear a shirt with a collar. }} Other than that, restaurants and shops offer soft drinks and some also have alcoholic beverages. ==Sleep== [[File:Sunset in Nauru, December 2012. Photo- Angela Spalding, Australian adviser (12045829493).jpg|thumb|300px|Sunset]] There are two hotels, the more expensive Menen on the east of the island and the budget Od'n Aiwo to the west. In addition to these, the supermarket has guest rooms in the north of the island. * {{sleep | name=Capelle & Partner Ewa Lodge | alt= | url= | email=cpfinance@eftel.net.au | address= |lat=-0.5037 | long=166.9388 | directions=Capelle & Partner | phone=+674 557 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$95 | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=In Ewa, northwestern Nauru. The supermarket complex offers accommodation seven self-catering apartments and five rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Menen Hotel | alt= | url= | email=menenhotel@cenpac.net.nr | address=Anibare District | lat=-0.543056 | long=166.950556 | directions=on the coastal belt road, to the east side of the island and south of Anibare Bay | phone=+674 557 8020 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$95-160, suites $255-500 | wikipedia=Menen Hotel | image=Menen Hotel.jpg | wikidata=Q1920430 |lastedit=2020-02-24| content=The Menen is Nauru's largest hotel, boasting 119 rooms and conference facilities for up to 200. It has two restaurants and the island's only bar. }} *{{sleep | name=Od'n Aiwo Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/OD-N-AIWO-HOTEL/261598453951876 | email=odinaiwohotel@cenpac.net.nr | address=Aiwo District | lat=-0.536944 | long=166.911111 | directions=on the coastal belt road, to the west side of the island, directly opposite the road inland to Buada | contacts= +674 556 9203/ 5541967 3701 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$40-80 | wikipedia=OD-N-Aiwo Hotel | wikidata=Q1756445 | content=The less expensive of the two hotels on Nauru. Popular with backpackers, it has fewer rooms than Menen but is still the tallest building on the island. The hotel has two restaurants. }} ==Stay safe== Nauru is a peaceful island and all kinds of crime are very rare. In emergency situations you can call either the emergency number (117 or 118) or go to the police station, which is near the airport. While earthquakes are not a risk on Nauru itself, it can potentially be struck by [[tsunamis]] resulting from earthquakes along the Ring of Fire, which surrounds the Pacific Ocean. There are no records of a cyclone ever hitting Nauru, and right at the Equator they are rare. Nevertheless, if you visit during height of the wet season, be prepared for heavy rain and thunderstorms. ===Swimming and surfing=== Like many other Pacific islands, Nauru is surrounded by a shallow reef with cut-outs through the reef providing access for boats and harbours, and there can be strong currents across the shallow water, moving boats in the harbours, and dangerous marine animals on the reef floor. Ask for advice before venturing into the water. ==Stay healthy== Water supply in Nauru is dependent on rainwater collected into tanks from the roofs of houses and from an aging reverse osmosis desalination plant. '''You should avoid [[tap water]].''' * Emergency: 118 or 117 * {{listing | name=Nauru General Hospital | phone= +674 555-4302 }} Considering its size and remoteness, Nauru has a decent healthcare system. Aside from the rampant problem of obesity among the population, the infant mortality and life expectation numbers are on par with industrialised nations. There are two hospitals on the island, Nauru General Hospital and RON Hospital, both in the Denigomodu district in the west of the island. However, if you have contracted anything more serious you may have to get transferred to [[Australia]], so make sure you have good [[travel insurance]] when visiting Nauru! The tropical diseases usually encountered in equatorial countries are less of a risk in Nauru, although it's recommended to get a hepatitis B shot. There is a risk of [[dengue fever]], though, so you should protect yourself from mosquito bites. If you come from a country where [[yellow fever]] is endemic or you've visited such a country in the last six days, you need to have proof of yellow fever vaccination. ==Respect== Nauru is a predominantly Christian country, and Christian values and rules of conduct apply. * It is illegal to import pornographic material, and the government also blocks access to Internet porn. * Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend some in Nauru. * The trafficking of drugs and narcotics of any kind will be punished severely. * The one place on the island that you may not take photographs is the Australian processing centre for asylum seekers. == Cope == [[File:I plug.jpg|thumb|300px|Australian-type plug]] There are three newspapers in both Nauruan and English; ''Nasero Bulletin'', ''Central Star News'' and ''Nauru Chronicle''. Foreign newspapers are non-existent and information from the rest of the world comes from the Internet and satellite television and radio — in fact there's no local broadcasting. The mains voltage is 240 V/50 Hz, and the plugs are Australian style. Brownouts are quite frequent. ==Connect== ===Post=== There are a couple of post offices on the island from where you can send post. === Embassies === There are only two embassies on Nauru; the closest embassies of most other countries are in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] or [[Fiji]]. * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australian High Commission | alt= | url=https://nauru.highcommission.gov.au/ | email= | address=MQ45 & MQ43 - NPC OE - Aiwo District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 557 3380 | tollfree= | fax=+674 557 3382 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-17 | content= }} *{{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) | alt= | url=https://www.taiwanembassy.org/nr_en/ | email=nru@mofa.org.tw | address=Civic Center, Aiwo District | lat= | long= | directions=1st floor | phone=+674 557 3331 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-1PM, 2-6PM | price= | wikidata=Q80647542 | lastedit=2020-11-17 | content= }} === Telephone === There are public phones and a mobile phone network. You may need to buy a SIM card from the local operator [http://www.digicelnauru.com/ Digicel] if your home operator doesn't have a roaming contract with Nauru. === Internet === [http://www.cenpac.net.nr/ CenpacNet inc.] is the only Internet provider, and it also owns the national domain .nr. It operates the only Internet café on Nauru: * {{listing | name=Cenpac's internet café | alt= | url= | email= | address=Civic Centre, Aiwo district | lat=-0.538782 | long=166.911905 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Other than that, hotels offer computers to get online. ==Go next== Virtually everyone comes and goes by the local airline and thus your next destination will be [[Australia]] or one of the few small Oceanian islands ([[Fiji]], [[Kiribati]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Federated States of Micronesia]] and the [[Solomon Islands]]) the local airline flies to. When leaving Nauru, locally produced goods may be subjected to export duties. {{guidecountry}} {{geo|-0.527288|166.936724}} {{IsPartOf|Micronesia}} 9sa98p5qnlhnguyoeyeb2wolglbakiw 0 24419 4492087 4491391 2022-07-29T04:00:10Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Westminster banner.jpg|caption=Detail work on the Guichon Block, New Westminster}} '''[http://www.newwestcity.ca New Westminster]''' is a city of 71,000 people (2016) in [[British Columbia]] that is part of [[Vancouver eastern suburbs|Vancouver's eastern suburbs]]. Its many Victorian-era houses and buildings remain giving the city a different feel than the rest of suburban Vancouver. ==Understand== [[Burnaby]] lies to the north and west, [[Richmond (British Columbia) | Richmond]] on the southwest corner, [[Coquitlam]] on the northeast and the Fraser River borders it on the south and east. ===History === Despite being a suburb of Vancouver today, New Westminster once eclipsed it in importance. Founded by the British in 1859 as the capital of the new colony of British Columbia, it was the first city incorporated in the colony. The name came from Queen Victoria for her favourite part of London and has earned the city the nickname "The Royal City". The hopes for colonial grandeur took a blow when [[Victoria (British Columbia) | Victoria]] was named the new capital of British Columbia in 1866. The city's importance continued to gradually decline as the major transportation routes moved north through Coquitlam and Burnaby into [[Vancouver]]. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|49.2088|-122.9157|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q876122}} See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. New Westminster is easy to access by car. ===By car=== From Vancouver's airport, get on Marine Drive and head east for 15-30 minutes (it depends on traffic). From Highway #1 (Trans-Canada Highway), take the Brunette Ave exit and head south. From [[Burnaby]], driving east on either Kingsway or Canada Way will get you there. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=https://mountainmanmikes.ca/ | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Braid station on SkyTrain's Expo Line | phone=+1 778-382-7729 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week service between [[Kaslo]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Nelson_(British_Columbia)|Nelson]], [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton_(British_Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], [[Langley_(British_Columbia)|Langley]], and New Westminster. This service provider also offers a weekly route between Kalso and [[Calgary]] via Nelson. }} ==Get around== The city is fairly compact, measuring only 11 km long and 6.5 km wide so if you are up for a good walk you can get around by foot; however, be warned that much of the city is on the side of a large hill. The street system is mostly a grid, with Columbia Street the major street along the Fraser River and 6th and 12th Streets being the major streets that run back from the river towards Burnaby. * {{listing | name=Tourist Information Centre | alt= | url=https://tourismnewwestminster.com/ | email= | address=777 Columbia Street | lat=49.2015638 | long=-122.9112591 | directions=in Westminster Quay at the foot of 8th St | phone=+1 604-526-1905 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-06 | content= }} ===By public transit=== {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], New Westminster, [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} Burnaby and New Westminster are part of the same transit zone, so the cost will be {{translink|1}}; getting in from anywhere else will cost {{translink|2}}. ==== By SkyTrain ==== There are five SkyTrain stations in New Westminster on the '''Expo Line'''. The Expo Line travels to [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhoods of [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek]], [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]], and [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]], and beyond Vancouver to [[Burnaby]] and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. New Westminster Station being the most useful of the Expo Line stations in New Westminster. It's one block from the Riverfront area and close to shops and restaurants. Columbia Station is also located in downtown New West, but is further east and a longer walk from most attractions. The two stations are roughly 30 minutes from downtown [[Vancouver]]. ==== By bus ==== There are several '''bus routes''' that serve the city. None link directly with downtown [[Vancouver]], but there are direct links with several transit centers in [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Surrey (British Columbia) | Surrey]] and [[Richmond (British Columbia) | Richmond]]. Bus routes are designed to connect New Westminster with Vancouver and other neighbouring municipalities so you may need a transfer depending on where you are going. Bus route #106 goes up 6th St, #112 follows Columbia and 12 Streets, #123 travels along 8th St and #155 cut along 6th Ave at the top of the city. New Westminster, 22nd Street, and Braid SkyTrain stations also have a number of buses that meet there. === By taxi === * {{listing | name=Bel-Air Taxi | alt= | url=https://www.bel-airtaxi.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-433-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Bonny's Taxi | alt= | url=http://bonnystaxi.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-435-6655 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal City Taxi | alt= | url=http://royalcitytaxi.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-526-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[Image:nw_boardwalk.jpg|thumb|250px|Talking a walk along the boardwalk, New Westminster style]] There are several '''museums''' that have information on local history. * {{see | name=Anvil Centre | alt= | url=https://anvilcentre.com | email= | address=777 Columbia St | lat=49.2017 | long=-122.9113 | directions=corner of 8th & Columbia, across from New Westminster Skytrain station | phone=+1 604-515-3830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-5PM | price= | content=Mixed use building with a conference centre and several galleries and a museum. Attractions include: }} ** {{see | name=Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame | alt= | url=http://www.clhof.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=entrance through the New Westminster Museum & Archives | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame | wikidata=Q62596820 | lastedit=2017-03-10 | content=Museum and exhibition of lacrosse in Canada. Displays include history of lacrosse, famous players, traditions and the Canadian championship trophies. }} ** {{see | name=New Westminster Museum & Archives | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/NWMuseumandArchives | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-527-4640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-10 | content=Nearly 70,000 photos and objects that cover the history and development of New Westminster. }} ** {{see | name=New Westminster New Media Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/NWnmg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-875-1865 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-W F-Su 10AM-5PM, Th 10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2017-03-10 | content=Rotating exhibits with a focus on art that reflects the contemporary world. }} * {{see | name=Fraser River Discovery Centre | alt= | url=http://www.fraserriverdiscovery.org | email= | address=788 Quayside Drive | lat=49.2004 | long=-122.9102 | directions= | phone = +1 604-521-8401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June-Aug: daily 10AM-4PM, Sept-May: W-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=By donation ($6 suggested for an adult) | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=Geared towards children, it has exhibits and videos on the health and sustainability of the Fraser River. }} * {{see | name=Hyack Square and ''Wait for Me, Daddy'' Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=Foot of 8th St at Columbia | lat=49.2011 | long=-122.9114 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q3276885 | wikipedia=Wait for Me, Daddy | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=The square's relatively nondescript appearance belies the vibrant past it once had. Both a commercial centre and the location of the CPR railway station (which still stands), it was one of the hubs of downtown New Westminster. The square was also the site of a bit of photographic history, where the iconic World War IUI photo, ''Wait for Me, Daddy'', was taken. A bronze relief of the image stands in memorial, and there are some images and plaques explaining the history of the square. }} * {{see | name=Irving House Historic Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=302 Royal Ave | lat=49.2078 | long=-122.9063 | directions= | phone = +1 604-527-4640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open W-Su 11:30AM-4:30PM in the summer, weekends only noon-4PM in the winter | price= | lastedit-2017-02-11 | content=An old house preserved to show Victorian times and styles. A historical picture gallery and archives is also on-site. }} <!-- * {{see | name=Samson V Maritime Museum | alt= | url=http://www.samsonmuseum.org | email= | address=880 Quayside Dr | lat=49.1997 | long=-122.9120 | directions=moored on the river near the River Market | phone=+1 604-527-4640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily from July 1 to Labour Day, noon-5PM; open weekends from noon-5PM in May, June and after Labour Day to mid-October | price=Admission by donation | content=A steam-powered paddlewheeler that once operated on the Fraser River to keep it clear of logs and other debris. It is now a museum that shows what life was like on a riverboat. }} --> * {{see | name=The Tin Soldier | alt= | url= | email= | address=on the Riverfront between the Fraser River Discovery Centre and the River Market | lat=49.2003 | long=-122.9106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=With its bright red jacket — styled after the Royal Engineers who founded New Westminster — the tin soldier is a prominent figure on the city's waterfront. At just under 10 m tall, it's also notable for being in the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' as the tallest tin soldier in the world. }} ==Do== * Do the '''Esplanade Walking Tour''', a 1.6 mile trail along the Fraser River. It starts at Westminster Quay. * {{do | name=Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises | alt= | url=http://www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com | email= | address=139-810 Quayside Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 604-525-4465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers sightseeing cruises along the Fraser River, with lunch, dinner & dance, holiday and charter options. Cruise options depend on day of week and time of year, so need to contact company to see if a cruise is offered for a particular day and time. $30 for adult, $27 for seniors, $15 for children (for cruise only, food is extra). }} ==Learn== *{{Learn|name=Douglas College|url=https://www.douglascollege.ca/|address=700 Royal Ave|lat=49.2036664|long=-122.9127677|phone=+1-604-527-5400|lastedit=2022-02-28|content=One of the largest public colleges in the province of British Columbia. You can complete two years of university studies here and transfer into many public universities within Canada.}} *{{Learn|name=Justice Institute of British Columbia|url=https://www.jibc.ca/|email=infodesk@jibc.ca|address=715 McBride Blvd|lat=49.222458|long=-122.9108293|phone=+1-604-525-5422|tollfree=+1-888-865-7764|fax=+1-604-528-5518|lastedit=2022-02-28|content=Canada’s leading public safety educator, a public post-secondary institution that has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional applied education, training and research.}} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Antique Alley | alt= | url=http://www.antiquealleymovieprops.com | email= | address=605 Front St | lat=49.2028 | long=-122.9075 | directions= | phone=+1 604-759-1422 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-02-12 | content=Antiques and collectibles with everything from furniture to art to funky 50s collectibles to high end Victoriana. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Columbia Square Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Columbia and 10th St | lat=49.2009 | long=-122.9177 | directions= | phone=+1 604-521-3304 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Has a number of small stores, fast food places, Pharmasave with a post office, and a Save-on-Foods (grocery store). }} * {{buy | name=Royal City Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=6th St at 6th Ave | lat=49.2125 | long=-122.9226 | directions= | phone=+1 604-526-6566 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= An indoor shopping centre with Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway as anchor tenants. The food court has a variety of choices, A&W, Fresh Slice Pizza, Orange Julius to sushi and Chinese food. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Burger Heaven | alt= | url=http://www.burgerheaven.ca | email= | address=77 10th St | lat=49.2013 | long=-122.9160 | directions= | phone = +1 604-522-8339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Su-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM | price= | content= Specializes in burgers and sandwiches. $7-25. }} * {{eat | name=The Old Bavaria Haus | alt= | url=http://www.oldbavariahaus.com | email= | address=233 6th St | lat=49.2081 | long=-122.9137 | directions= | phone = +1 604-524-5824 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open every day from 4:30PM | price=Mains $12-21, appetizers $4-8 | content= An old home converted into a taste of Bavaria. Specializes in schnitzel, serving it with a variety of sauces and includes a vegetarian schnitzel. }} * {{eat | name=The River Market | alt= | url=http://rivermarket.ca | email= | address=810 Quayside Dr | lat=49.2002 | long=-122.9115 | directions= | phone=+1 604-520-3881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=Anchored by [http://www.donaldsmarket.com/ Donalds's Market], the River Market contains a mix of food court and sit down restaurants on the first floor. }} * {{eat | name=Taverna Greka | alt= | url=http://www.taverna.ca | email= | address=326 Columbia St | lat=49.2050 | long=-122.9040 | directions= | phone = +1 604-526-6651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 11AM-10PM, Sa Su 4-10PM | price=Mains $13-27, appetizers $5-10 | content= A Greek restaurant with belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. }} * {{eat | name=Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.tamarindhill.ca | email= | address=628 6th Ave | lat=49.2123 | long=-122.9214 | directions= | phone = +1 604-526-3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM | price=Dinner mains $12-24 | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content= While the decor is unappealing, this restaurant makes up for it in tasty, authentic Malaysian dishes. Start with a mix of satays (chicken, beef or lamb) at $1.25 a skewer, the roti canai (Malaysian bread) with a spicy curry dip (2 for $5), and some crispy vegetarian spring rolls (4 for $5). }} * {{eat | name=Patsara Thai | alt= | url=https://www.patsara.ca/ | email= | address=528 Carnarvon Street | lat=49.2046 | long=-122.9078 | directions=between 4th Street and 6th Street | phone=+1-778-398-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM; Sa Su 5–9PM | price=Entrees $9.50 | lastedit=2017-05-14 | content=Thai food, with a fair selection of vegetarian options. Located in downtown, a block away from Columbia Street. }} * {{eat | name=Piva Modern Italian | alt= | url=https://pivarestaurant.ca/ | email=hello@pivarestaurant.ca | address=787 Columbia Street | lat=49.20148402817693 | long=-122.91140650125514 | directions= | phone=+1 604-522-0221 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 4–10PM, F 11AM–10PM, Sa Su 10AM–10PM | price=Dinners pizza $18–20, pasta $22–26, mains $22–45 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-16 | content=Familiar Italian dishes in a well-regarded new restaurant with caring and attentive service. Substantial vegetarian menu. Both dine-in and take-out available (varies according to public health precautions). }} * {{eat | name=The Heritage Grill | alt= | url=http://theheritagegrill.com/ | email= | address=447 Columbia Street | lat=49.20408 | long=-122.90655 | directions=On the corner of Church St | phone=+1-604-759-0819 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM–2AM | price=$9–14 | lastedit=2017-05-14 | content=Burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and beers. Live music every day: M–Sa 8PM–midnight, Su noon–4PM. Drag show Su 7:30PM. }} * {{eat | name=El Santo | alt= | url= | email= | address=680 Columbia Street | lat=49.2039 | long=-122.9063 | directions=between Begbie St and McKenzie St | phone=+1-604-553-1849 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 11:30AM–10PM, F Sa 11:30AM–11PM | price=entrées $12-28 | lastedit=2017-05-14 | content=Inspired by Mexican cuisine, but with multiple hipster New West twists. Full bar, including several cocktails and a range of tequilas. }} ==Drink== [[Image:nw_waterfront.jpg|thumb|A public market, casino, two museums and the world's largest tin soldier - the hub of New Westminster's waterfront]] * {{drink | name=Paddlewheeler Pub & Patio | alt= | url=http://paddlewheelerpub.ca {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=810 Quayside Dr | lat=49.2001 | long=-122.9119 | directions=at the River Market across from the Inn on the Quay | phone = +1 604-524-1894 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM, Su 10AM-11PM | price= | content=Live entertainment on weekends and a patio on the waterfront. }} * {{drink | name=River's Reach Pub | alt= | url=http://www.riversreach.com | email= | address=320 6th St | lat=49.2095 | long=-122.9160 | directions= | phone = +1 604-777-0101 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM | price= | content=Cozy pub with a stone and hardwood interior and fireplace. Has a large selection of imported and domestic beers and has won several awards in the local Readers Choice awards. }} *{{drink | name=The Heritage Grill | url=http://theheritagegrill.com | email= | address=447 Columbia St | lat=49.2042 | long=-122.9066 | directions= | phone = +1 604-759-0819 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-2AM daily | price= | content=Laid back jazz club with an outdoor patio, an intimate indoor dining area with stage and bar, as well as separate rooms for special private functions. }} *{{drink | name=The Thirsty Duck | alt= | url=http://www.thethirstyduckpub.com | email= | address=606 Twelfth St | lat=49.2077 | long=-122.9310 | directions= | phone=+1 604 526-6411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11:30AM-1:30AM, Su 11AM-midnight | price= | lastedit=2017-02-12 | content=An English-style pub, The Thirsty Duck is most famous for its weekly "Thirsty Thursdays" where every Thursday, a pint of Molson Canadian will only cost you $3.50 + taxes. Wednesday Wing Night is also good value (35 cents per wing). }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Inn at the Quay | alt= | url=http://www.innatwestminsterquay.com | email= | address=900 Quayside Dr | lat=49.1997 | long=-122.9125 | directions= | phone=+1 604-520-1776 | tollfree=+1-800-663-2001 | fax=+1 604-520-5645 | price=$230 and up (peak season) | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=Unique hotel designed to resemble a ship, set on pillars extending over Fraser River. Rooms have a queen bed, king bed or two double beds, and feature waterfront views and free Wifi. The hotel has a fitness center and jacuzzi. }} * {{sleep | name=The Met Hotel New Westminster | alt= | url=http://themethotel.com | email= | address=411 Columbia St | lat=49.2046 | long=-122.9058 | directions= | phone=+1 604-520-3815 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-520-0057 | price=$125-155 during summer, $85-100 during winter (parking is $7/day extra) | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | lastedit=2017-02-11 | content=Boutique hotel in a distinctive Victorian-era building. The 27 rooms are fully renovated and include free Wifi and a coffee maker. Some rooms also have a mini-fridge and microwave. There's a pub on the ground floor with a patio and plenty of TVs. }} * {{sleep | name=The Admiral Anson Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1010 3rd Ave | lat=49.2047 | long=-122.9216 | directions= | phone = +1 604-528-9939 | tollfree= | fax= | price=$39-75 a night (varies with season), $350 a week, plus monthly rates | checkin= | checkout= | content=1915 Heritage Home renovated to an Olde English Guest House. The kitchen and dining facilities are available for those who wish to cook themselves, "send out" or ask about the many fine restaurants in the area. }} ==Stay safe== New Westminster is safe in general. The Downtown/Columbia Street area had a bad rep in the city for many years, but has become much safer since the police station relocated to 555 Columbia St and the revitalization work. ==Connect== The area code for New Westminster is 604. ==Go next== [[Surrey (British Columbia) |Surrey]] sits across the Fraser River from New Westminster and can be reached by car across the Pattullo Bridge or heading east on the Expo SkyTrain line. [[Richmond (British Columbia) |Richmond]] and Delta can be reached from the Queensborough Bridge (Highway 91A). The 91A south also leads to the U.S. border and [[Washington (state) |Washington state]] (via Hwy 91 and 99). {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[Burnaby]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Coquitlam]] | image2=BC-91A.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | directionr2=E | majorr2=ENDS at [[Richmond (British Columbia)|W]] [[File:BC-91.svg|16px|link=]] [[Delta (British Columbia)|S]] | image3=Translinkexpo.svg | imagesize3=22 | caption3=Expo Line | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vancouver/City Centre|Vancouver City Centre]] | minorl3=[[Burnaby]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=END | minorr3=[[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] }} {{geo|49.206944|-122.911111}} {{IsPartOf|Vancouver eastern suburbs}} {{usablecity}} rhricnh8z6mtlxzdqm7pnj9bspn6jmv 0 24468 4491896 4487448 2022-07-28T17:23:53Z Keystone18 2203296 /* John F. Kennedy International Airport */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Manhattan Wikivoyage Banner.jpg|caption=Manhattan skyline}} <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> {{printDistricts}} {{COVID-19 box|New York State requires facial coverings when traveling on public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, buses, taxis and rideshares), at airports, bus stations and train stations. In New York City this includes all subways and buses, the PATH train, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. New York City recommends indoor masking at all public indoor spaces; individual establishments may require them (for example, '''Broadway theatres''' have a mask mandate until the end of June). Be sure to check for any requirements in advance.|lastedit=2022-05-20}} One of the world's greatest cities, '''[https://www.nycgo.com/ New York]''' (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of [[Central Park]], and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness. Here the power, wealth and culture of the United States is on full display in one of the largest and most iconic skylines in the world, in the food and music to be found around every corner, and in the diverse population of immigrants who come from every corner of the globe to take part in what this city has to offer. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southernmost part of the [[New York (state)|state of the same name]] and at the center of the [[Mid-Atlantic]] region, New York City has a population of approximately 8.3&nbsp;million people. The [[Metro New York|New York Metropolitan Area]], which spans lower [[New York (state)|New York]], northern [[New Jersey]], and southwestern [[Connecticut]], has a population of 18.9&nbsp;million, making it the largest metropolitan area in the U.S.<br clear="all"/> See also Wikivoyage's topic articles for New York City: [[New York City with children]], and [[LGBT New York City]]. ==Boroughs== New York City consists of five '''boroughs''', which are five separate counties. Each borough has a unique culture and could be a large city in its own right. Within each borough individual '''neighborhoods''', some only a few blocks in size, have personalities lauded in music and film. Where you live, work, and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are. <span id="Districts">The five New York boroughs are:</span> {{Regionlist |regionmap=New York City District Map.png |regiontext= |regionmapsize=400px |region1name=[[Manhattan]] |region1color=#b569b5 |region1items= New York County |region1description= The famous island between the Hudson and East Rivers where most of the skyscrapers are, with many diverse and unique neighborhoods. Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]], [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Wall Street]], [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]], and the trendy neighborhoods of [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo]]. It is also home to One World Trade Center in [[Manhattan/Lower Manhattan|Lower Manhattan]], which is the largest skyscraper in the western hemisphere as of 2021. |region2name=[[Brooklyn]] |region2color=#67b7b7 |region2items= Kings County |region2description= The most populous borough, and formerly a separate city, south and east of Manhattan across the East River. Known for artists, music venues, beaches, and [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]]. |region3name=[[Queens]] |region3color=#459745 |region3items= Queens County |region3description= U-shaped and located to the east of Manhattan, across the East River, and north, east, and south of Brooklyn. Queens is the home of the city's two international airports, the New York Mets professional baseball team, the United States Open Tennis Center, and New York City's second-largest Chinatown (in [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]]). With over 170 languages spoken, Queens is the most ethnically diverse region in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world. |region4name=The [[Bronx]] |region4color=#a4a460 |region4items= Bronx County |region4description= North of Manhattan Island, the Bronx is home to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the city's beloved New York Yankees professional baseball team. |region5name=[[Staten Island]] |region5color=#c9815e |region5items= Richmond County |region5description= A large island in New York Harbor, south of Manhattan and just across the narrow Kill Van Kull from New Jersey. The borough has the unfortunate nickname of ''The Forgotten Borough'', due to the fact that it lacks a subway connection and has a weaker political influence compared to the other boroughs. Unlike the rest of New York City, much of Staten Island has a somewhat suburban or even rural character. }} [[File:Empire State Building From Rooftop 2019-10-05 19-11.jpg|thumb|The famous Empire State Building]] ==Understand== [[Image:Richard Rabinowitz Winter 2006 305.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Central Park is pretty at any time of the year.]] New York City is a major global center of international finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and culture, and is among the world's most important and influential cities. It is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters. Many of the world's largest corporations have their headquarters here. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and most countries have a consulate here. This city's influence on the world and all its inhabitants is hard to overstate, as decisions made within its boundaries often have impacts and ramifications around the globe. Immigrants (and their descendants) from over 180 countries live here, making it one of, if not the most cosmopolitan city in the world. Travelers are attracted to New York City for its culture, energy and cosmopolitanism. ===History=== The first human settlers are believed to have arrived in the area at around 7000 BCE, though this settlement was later abandoned. A subsequent wave of settlers, known as the Lenape people, would then arrive at around 1000 BCE. Although they have been largely wiped out from the area since the days of European settlement, many of the thoroughfares used by them, such as [[Broadway (street)|Broadway]], continue to be in use to this day. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] in 1609, who named the colony New Amsterdam ([[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam''). The colony was conquered by the [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1664, who re-named the colony New York. Columbia University, the most prestigious in the city, and one of the most prestigious in the United States, was founded during the British colonial period in 1754. For much of the War of Independence, New York City remained a British stronghold. The British only withdrew from the city in 1783, allowing George Washington's troops to march in and claim it for the United States of America. New York City became the first capital of the United States of America in 1789, though this status was short-lived as the capital was transferred to [[Philadelphia]] only a year later. Nevertheless, during that period, the first United States Congress was convened at what is now Federal Hall on Wall Street, and George Washington was also inaugurated as the first President of the United States on the steps of Federal Hall. The Supreme Court of the United States was first convened at the now-demolished Royal Exchange Building, which was adjacent to Federal Hall. ===Orientation=== The borough of Manhattan is a long, narrow island nestled in a natural harbor. It is separated from The Bronx on the north east by the Harlem River (actually a tidal strait); from Queens and Brooklyn to the east and south by the East River (also a tidal strait); and from the State of New Jersey to the west and north by the Hudson River. Staten Island lies to the south west, across Upper New York Bay. In Manhattan, the terms “uptown” and “north” mean northeast, while “downtown” and “south” mean to the southwest. To avoid confusion, simply use “uptown” and “downtown.” Street numbers continue from Manhattan into the Bronx, and the street numbers rise as one moves farther uptown (however, in the Bronx, there is no simple numerical grid, so there may be 7 blocks between 167 St. and 170 St., for example). Avenues run north and south. In Brooklyn, street numbers rise as one moves south. Queens streets are laid out in a perpendicular grid – street numbers rise as one moves toward the east, and avenues run east and west. Staten Island's grid system is small and insignificant, only covering one neighborhood. The term “the city” may refer either to New York City as a whole, or to the borough of Manhattan alone, depending on the context. The other boroughs - Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens - are sometimes referred to as the "outer boroughs.” ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 38 | febhigh = 41 | marhigh = 50 | aprhigh = 61 | mayhigh = 71 | junhigh = 79 | julhigh = 84 | aughigh = 82 | sephigh = 75 | octhigh = 64 | novhigh = 53 | dechigh = 43 | janlow = 26 | feblow = 28 | marlow = 35 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 68 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 50 | novlow = 41 | declow = 32 | janprecip = 4.1 | febprecip = 3.1 | marprecip = 4.4 | aprprecip = 4.3 | mayprecip = 4.7 | junprecip = 3.8 | julprecip = 4.6 | augprecip = 4.2 | sepprecip = 4.2 | octprecip = 3.8 | novprecip = 4.4 | decprecip = 3.9 | janh2o = | febh2o = | marh2o = | aprh2o = | mayh2o = | junh2o = | julh2o =b | augh2o = | seph2o = | octh2o = | novh2o = | dech2o = | description = {{forecastNOAA|New York|40.7142|-74.0059}} }} New York City has a humid continental climate and experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers (Jun-Sept), cool and dry autumns (Sept-Dec), cold winters (Dec-Mar), and wet springs (Mar-Jun). Average highs for January are around 38°F (3°C) and average highs for July are about 84°F (29°C). However, temperatures in the winter can go down to as low as 0°F (-18°C) and in the summer, temperatures can go as high as 100°F (38°C) or slightly higher. The temperature in any season is quite variable and it is not unusual to have a sunny 60°F (16°C) day in January followed by a snowy 25°F (-3°C) day. New York can also be prone to snowstorms and nor'easters (large storms similar to a tropical storm), which can dump as much as 2 feet (60&nbsp;cm) of snow in 24–48 hours. Although snowstorms are a regular occurrence during the winter months, the snow rarely lies more than a few days before it partially melts. Major snowstorms can happen as early as Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) and as late as the second week in April, though this is not the norm. Tropical storms can also hit New York City in the summer and early fall, and with climate change occurring apace, they can bring truly torrential rains. ===People=== The diverse population runs the gamut from some of America's wealthiest celebrities and socialites to homeless people. New York's population, formed by millions of immigrants, has been diverse since the city's founding by the Dutch, and successive waves of immigration from virtually every nation in the world make New York a giant social experiment in cross-cultural harmony. The city's ethnic heritage illuminates different neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Manhattan's Chinatown remains a vibrant center of New York City's Chinese community, though the very large Chinese community in Flushing, Queens, has rivaled if not eclipsed it in importance, and three other Chinatowns have formed in New York City: the Brooklyn Chinatown in Sunset Park; the Elmhurst Chinatown in Queens; and the Avenue U Chinatown in the Homecrest section of Brooklyn. Traces of the Lower East Side's once-thriving Jewish community still exist amid the gentrified neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars, but there are Chasidic communities in Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Harlem has been gentrifying and diversifying and remains a center of African-American culture in New York. East (Spanish) Harlem, though also significantly gentrified, still justifies its reputation as a large Hispanic neighborhood. Little known to most tourists are the large Dominican neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Brooklyn's Greenpoint is famous for its formerly large and vibrant Polish community, of which only a bit remains, and the Flatbush section - once home to the Brooklyn Dodgers - is today a huge and thriving Caribbean and West Indian section. Queens and Brooklyn are known for being home to many of New York's immigrant groups, which since 1990 have included large numbers of Russians, Uzbeks, Chinese, Irish, French, Filipinos, Yugoslavians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Koreans, Thais, Africans, Arabs (from throughout the Middle East and northern Africa), Mexicans, Dominicans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Colombians and Jamaicans. Queens is the single most diverse area on Earth, having the most languages and ethnic groups living in one place. ===Economy=== New York City is home to 46 of the Fortune 500 companies. Its gross metropolitan product of $1.7 trillion is the largest of any American city and represents roughly 9% of the American economy. If it were a nation, the city would have the 16th-highest GDP in the world. New York is the national center for several industries. It is the home of the three largest U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX) and many banking and investment firms. Though these companies have traditionally been located in the area around Wall Street in the Financial District, many have offices in other parts of the city, such as Midtown. New York is the hub of the country's publishing, fashion, accounting, advertising, media, legal, theater, and art industries. The city boasts several top-tier hospitals and medical schools, which train more physicians than those in any other city in the world. ==Talk== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although it is common to hear other languages from around the world. There are many [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]-speaking neighborhoods with large Latino populations, and it is possible, albeit somewhat difficult, for a non-English-speaking tourist to get by in New York speaking only Spanish. Many establishments in the main commercial and tourist areas have Spanish-speaking staff on duty. Many municipal government services in New York City are also available in Chinese ([[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] & [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]) and Spanish, and most federal and state government services are available in the latter as well. [[Yiddish phrasebook|Yiddish]] is widely spoken among Chasidic Jews. Cantonese is the main language among New York City's Chinese community, though a significant minority are immigrants from [[Fuzhou]] and hence speak the [[Fuzhou dialect phrasebook|Fuzhou dialect]]. Traditionally, English in New York City was spoken with distinctive accents, which differed according to ethnicity, neighborhood and social class (compare the Queens accent of Donald Trump with the Brooklyn accent of Bernie Sanders, both New Yorkers, as an example). Some of these accents are notable for being among the few non-rhotic American accents. You may still encounter the traditional accents when talking to older working-class New Yorkers, though they are gradually dying out in favor of a more nearly general American accent. Due to its large Ashkenazi Jewish population, many Yiddish terms have also made their way into local English slang. You may also hear the New York dialect of '''African-American Vernacular English''' (AAVE) being spoken among African-Americans, and a distinctive dialect known as '''New York Latino English''', with noticeable influences from Puerto Rican and Dominican Spanish, is spoken by many Latinos. ==Get in== ===By plane=== New York City ({{IATA|NYC}} for [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes|all airports]]) is well connected by air with flights from almost every corner of the world. Three large airports, and several small ones, serve the region. John F. Kennedy International Airport ({{IATA|JFK}}) and Newark Liberty International Airport ({{IATA|EWR}}) are large international airports, while LaGuardia Airport ({{IATA|LGA}}) is a busy domestic airport. All three airports are run by [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/index.html The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]. Inter-airport transfers: * '''Bus/subway''' - Connections between airports using the bus/subway/PATH trains are the cheapest option, but will require many transfers. Set aside a ''minimum'' of 2 hours for travel time. * [https://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/ Go Airlink Shuttle] - Shared van service to or from most of Manhattan. * '''Shared ride van services''' - Some companies as [https://www.etsairportshuttle.com/ ETS Airport Shuttle] and [http://www.allcountyexpress.com/ All County Express] run very infrequent shared ride van service between airports. * '''Taxis''' - the fastest option when changing airports. A taxi between JFK and LGA will cost about $25–29 and should take 30 minutes. A taxi between LGA and EWR will cost about $78 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. A taxi between JFK and EWR will cost about $85 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. [[File:AirTrain JFK passes TWA Flt Ctr jeh.JPG|thumb|right|AirTrain JFK passes by the iconic TWA Flight Center, the Eero-Saarinen-designed head house of Terminal 5 at the Kennedy Airport]] ====John F. Kennedy International Airport==== {{Main|John F. Kennedy International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|JFK}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.639722 | long=-73.778889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=John F. Kennedy International Airport | image=JFKNewYorkTerm4 1.jpg | wikidata=Q8685 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=New York's main airport and a major hub for American, Delta, and JetBlue, as well as other domestic and international airlines. If you are arriving into New York by plane from overseas, it is likely that JFK will be your point of entry. }} If you arrive at this airport from overseas, be prepared to wait in line at Customs & Border Protection, often over an hour if you are not a permanent resident of the United States. As cellphones are not allowed in waiting lines, you may want to bring a book or other non-digital entertainment. If you are departing from this airport, beware that it's a huge and '''congested''' airport with six terminals. Make sure you know what terminal you're leaving from before you get to the airport, and it's recommended that you arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international ones, to check in and pass through security without a huge increase in blood pressure and/or a last minute dash worthy of the Olympics, but without any of the medals. If you're going to Manhattan, you can get there by '''taxi''' for a flat fare of $52, '''bus plus subway''' for $2.75, or the '''AirTrain'''—a 24h people mover system that takes passengers to the nearby '''Jamaica''' subway and rail stations for $8 (AirTrain + subway card). From Jamaica you can take the NYC subway lines E, J or Z further into [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]] and the island of [[Manhattan]], with travel time being between 50 and 60 minutes to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. A faster option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train to Penn Station taking 35 minutes and costing $4-8 from Jamaica Station. [[File:2015-04-09 06 37 03 Digital train time table at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|The advantage of arriving at [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] is the direct access to a railway station served by fast trains not only to New York City but also to the whole northeast corridor of the United States]] ====Newark Liberty International Airport==== {{Main|Newark Liberty International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|EWR}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.6925 | long=-74.1686 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Newark Liberty International Airport | image=Newark Liberty International Airport from the Air.jpg | wikidata=Q466786 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=In the state of [[New Jersey]], west of Manhattan, serves as New York's second major international airport, New Jersey's primary airport, and a major hub for United Airlines. It is also the starting point of the world's longest nonstop commercial flight; the flight from Newark to Singapore on Singapore Airlines that takes a whopping 19 hours to cover a distance of 9,521 miles (15,323 km) }} You can get into New York City by '''taxi''' for $50-70. Other taxi companies that run cabs to different destinations are also available from the airport. For a cheaper option, take the '''train''': the NJ Transit commuter rail to Penn Station takes about 30 minutes and costs $15.25 each way. [http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/wireless/html/selectdirection.jsp?route=62 'New Jersey Transit Bus #62 and other NJT Buses] - The most inexpensive option, New Jersey Transit #62 bus runs from in front of the airport terminals to Newark Penn Station (one-way fare $1.60; exact change only; 25min). From there, you may take a PATH subway train ($2.75) either to World Trade Center station in lower Manhattan (25min), or, to Journal Square, where you can transfer to the Journal Square-33rd St train across the platform, which runs to the following stops along 6th Ave: Christopher St in Greenwich Village, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd St, and 33rd St. Plan on 90 minutes including waiting times. The #62 Bus operates 24/7 between Elizabeth and Newark Penn Station, including holidays. Service generally runs every 10-15 minutes weekdays, 15-20 minutes Saturdays, and 20-30 minutes Sundays, with overnight service every 30 minutes. The '''[https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train AirTrain Newark]''' is easily accessed from the airport terminals via elevator/escalators and runs 24 hours to Newark Airport Rail Station, 10min away, however, there's a $7.75 fee when exiting/entering to the Newark Airport Station (the $7.75 fee is included in the $15.25 NJ Transit train ticket). From here you can take a NJ Transit train (30min ride, every 15-30min) to New York Penn Station (34th St & 8th Ave in Manhattan) or Amtrak train to other destinations along the east coast. Amtrak also runs trains to Manhattan, but they cost $20-30. ''NJ Transit tickets are not valid on Amtrak trains.'' '''NJ Transit trains stop at both Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station, so if your destination is Manhattan, stay on till you reach New York Penn Station.''' Newark Airport's station along the Northeast Corridor gives it a major advantage over JFK and LGA, as long-distance '''Amtrak''' trains going as far south as [[Virginia]], as far north as [[Massachusetts]], and as far west as [[Harrisburg]] also stop at the station. [[File:LaGuardia Airport.JPG|thumb|right|LaGuardia was built as a seaplane harbor and the Marine Air Terminal still stands, serving Delta (land-bound) flights]] ====LaGuardia Airport==== {{Main|LaGuardia Airport}} {{go | name=[[LaGuardia Airport]] | alt={{IATA|LGA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.77725 | long=-73.872611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=LaGuardia Airport | image=LaGuardiaairport.jpg | wikidata=Q319654 | content=The smallest of the New York Metropolitan Area's three major airports, but also the closest to Midtown Manhattan. Almost all direct flights from LGA are to destinations within 1,500 miles. Most flights are domestic; however, there are international flights to Canada, Aruba, the Bahamas and Bermuda. The [[Art Deco]] ''Marine Air Terminal'', used by Spirit Airlines, as well as JetBlue for their flights to Boston, is one of the oldest airport terminals that is still in use in the world. It has long been considered dingy and one of the worst major airports to fly out of, but that has changed with the opening of the new Terminal B in 2021, and the new Terminal C in 2022. }} ====Long Island MacArthur Airport==== * '''[http://www.macarthurairport.com/ Long Island MacArthur Airport]''' (Islip Airport) ({{IATA|ISP}}) is 45 miles east of midtown Manhattan in Ronkonkoma in the Town of [[Islip]] on Long Island. The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, a major discount carrier in the US. To travel between the city and ISP: ** '''A shuttle bus''' (10 minutes, $5) operates between ISP and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. From there, you can take a train to Penn Station in Manhattan. (1.5 hours, $12.75 off-peak hours or $17.50 peak hours). The Long Island Railroad offers a [http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/ discount package for MacArthur Airport travelers]. ** '''[https://reservations.hamptonjitney.com/ Hampton Jitney]''' operates bus services from Ronkonkoma to Manhattan costing $25; the bus stop is a short cab ride away from ISP. ** ''' [https://sct-bus.org/schedules/s57.pdf S57 bus]''' operates to/from the airport to Ronkonkoma for $1.50. However, it isn't coordinated with the trains like the shuttle. ====Westchester County Airport==== * '''[https://airport.westchestergov.com/ Westchester County Airport]''' ({{IATA|HPN}}) is 25 miles northeast of midtown Manhattan near the town of [[White Plains]] and is served by American, Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue, and United, mostly for flights on the East Coast. To travel between the city and HPN: ** '''[https://transportation.westchestergov.com/timetables-and-maps Bee-Line Bus #12]''' (fare $2.75; {{phone|+1-914-813-7777}} for details) operates service to the White Plains Metro-North station. From there, you can take a Metro-North train ($9.75 off-peak and $12.75 peak) to any of various points in the Bronx, or 125th St/Park Ave and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Trains run roughly every half hour for most of the day and take approximately 40 minutes to an hour. ====Stewart International Airport==== * '''[https://www.swfny.com/ Stewart International Airport]''' ({{IATA|SWF}}) is 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, near [[Newburgh (New York)|Newburgh]]. It mainly serves flights to/from Florida. To travel between the city and SWF: ** A [https://leprechaunlines.com/stewart-newburgh-beacon-shuttle/ shuttle bus] ($1, 40 minutes, Mon-Fri only) connects SWF with the Beacon Metro-North Railroad Station. From there, you can take a train into Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan ($17.50 off-peak, $23 peak, approximately 90 minutes). ** [https://web.coachusa.com/info/shortline/ss.stewartairportexpress.asp?nt=1 Shortline] operates bus service ($20, 90 minutes) between the airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Buses are timed based on arrivals and departures of Norwegian Airlines flights. ====Trenton-Mercer Airport==== * '''[http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/trenton-mercer-airport Trenton-Mercer Airport]''' ({{IATA|TTN}}) is 63 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan and offers limited commercial service on Frontier Airlines. Passengers flying into Trenton can reach Manhattan by taking a taxi to the Trenton train station and then taking the Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line or Amtrak to Penn Station. * '''[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/en/teterboro.html Teterboro Airport]''' ({{IATA|TEB}}) is the most popular choice for general aviation and business jet travelers out of New York City. Air taxi and air charter companies such as [http://www.privatejetsteterboro.com/ Private Jets Teterboro]. [https://theearlyairway.com/ The Early Air Way], [https://monarchairgroup.com/ Monarch Air Group], [https://www.mercuryjets.com/ Mercury Jets] and [http://www.jscharter.com/ Jetset Charter] fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals. ===By train=== ====Amtrak==== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} [[File:NYC Penn Station 7th Avenue Entrance 2013.jpg|thumb|The entrance to Penn Station, which is the main intercity hub in New York City]] [https://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak], {{phone|+1-800-USA-RAIL}}, operates from {{marker|type=go|name=New York Penn Station|url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nyp|lat=40.750552|long=-73.993465}} ({{IATA|NYP}}), directly under '''Madison Square Garden,''' between 31st and 33rd St between 7th & 8th Aves. Popular trains leaving during rush hours can fill up quickly; it is a good idea to make reservations [https://www.amtrak.com/ online], or via phone, and pick up your ticket using a credit card or your confirmation number at one of the electronic kiosks throughout the station. On some of the non-business routes, for example New York to Montreal, Amtrak actually takes more time and costs more money than taking the bus or renting a car. Check and compare schedules and prices before booking. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-express-train Acela] train provides regular 150 mph (240 km/h) intercity service between major points along the east coast such as [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Boston]], [[Baltimore]], [[Philadelphia]], [[New Haven]], and [[Providence]]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train Northeast Regional] provides the same service only marginally slower for much lower prices (although the Acela has a slightly nicer interior). Amtrak services are also available to points along the East Coast down to [[Florida]], across the [[South (United States of America)|southeast]] to [[New Orleans]], to points between New York and [[Chicago]], including [[Pittsburgh]] and [[Cleveland]], to New York state including [[Albany (New York)|Albany]], [[Rochester (New York)|Rochester]], [[Buffalo]] and [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]], and to [[Toronto]] and [[Montreal]] in [[Canada]]. Service to [[California]] takes 3 days and requires a change of train in Chicago. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/station-lounges ClubAcela Lounge], near the big security desk in Penn Station, offers complimentary drinks, wi-fi access, newspapers and magazines, and clean bathrooms. Access to the club is granted to travelers with sleeper tickets, First Class Acela tickets, or Amtrak GuestRewards SelectPlus membership. ====Commuter rail==== New York City is served by three commuter railroads: [[File:Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2.jpg|thumb|The more spectacular Grand Central Terminal at night. This station is the terminating point for all Metro-North service]] *'''[http://www.mta.info/lirr Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Atlantic Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.6846|long=-73.9770|url=http://web.mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/AtlanticTerminal.htm}} in Brooklyn and [[Long Island]] with New York City stops at Jamaica Station. The LIRR also serves Atlantic Terminal station in Brooklyn. LIRR tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[http://www.mta.info/mnr Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North)]''' operates between {{Marker|type=go|name=Grand Central Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.752813|long=-73.977215|url=https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/}} and points north and east of the city all the way to [[Connecticut]]. Trains also stop at the Harlem station on 125th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The New Haven line serves cities along the coast with branch lines to [[Danbury]] and Waterbury. The Hudson Line serves points along the Hudson River like Tarrytown, Croton-Harmon, Peekskill, and Cold Spring, and terminating at [[Poughkeepsie]]. The Harlem Line serves Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties to White Plains, Brewster, and Southeast, the station that provides shuttle service to Wassaic. At New Haven, passengers may transfer to Amtrak or to the ''Shore Line East'' providing local service between New Haven and New London, Connecticut. Metro North tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[https://www.njtransit.com/ New Jersey Transit]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Hoboken Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.7349|long=-74.0291|url=https://www.nywaterway.com/hobokennjtransitterminalterminal.aspx}} in [[Hoboken|Hoboken, New Jersey]] and points in [[New Jersey]]. It is the only commuter railroad in New York City that isn't owned by the MTA. The Northeast Corridor line goes to [[Princeton]] and [[Trenton]]. Services are also available for points along the Jersey Coast via the North Jersey Coast Line, and to north-central suburbs like Summit, Peapack-Gladstone, or Morristown via the Morris & Essex Line, which is divided into the Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch. It also services the town of Montclair via the Montclair-Boonton line. With a transfer in {{Go| name = Secaucus Junction| url = https://www.njtransit.com/station/secaucus-junction-station| lat = 40.7616 | long = -74.075}} or a PATH or ferry connection in Hoboken, to points north of the city (in New Jersey and New York State west of the Hudson), via the Pascack Valley and Bergen/Main/Port Jervis lines. The Raritan Valley Line serves some western suburbs, and is accessed via a PATH connection in {{Go| name = Newark Penn Station| url = https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nwk | lat = 40.7346999 | long = -74.1645518}}, which is in [[Newark|Newark, New Jersey]]. Connecting service is available from Trenton to [[Philadelphia]] via SEPTA or to [[Camden (New Jersey)]] via RiverLINE. Connecting service to Newark Liberty International Airport is available from some Northeast corridor trains. NJ Transit tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. ====PATH==== [http://www.panynj.gov/path/index.html PATH] (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) is a subway system connecting New York City to [[Hoboken]], [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], and various points on the [[New Jersey]] shore of the Hudson River. Two lines pass under the Hudson and enter the city, one terminating near the World Trade Center site downtown, the other at 33rd Street in midtown (see [http://www.panynj.gov/path/maps.html map]). The PATH station at 33rd Street is not connected to, nor part of Penn Station. PATH costs $2.75 per ride. An RFID-type stored value card called ''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/smartlink.html Smartlink]'' affords PATH users discounts: $21 for 10 trips; $42 for 20 trips; $84 for 40 trips. However, the card itself must be purchased ($5, $24 including 10 trips). The PATH system accepts the MTA system's [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard] (but not Unlimited Ride MetroCard). For the visitor traveling from New Jersey daily, it is more convenient and possibly cheaper to purchase the MetroCard to travel on both the PATH and the MTA systems. However, there is no free MetroCard transfer between PATH and MTA subways/buses. ===By bus=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content=A large number of bus routes end at this terminal. }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By bus (OLD - need to delete)=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. Many, but not all, bus companies operated from the: * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content= }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By boat=== New York City has always been one of the world's most important passenger sea ports, and arriving by ocean liner or cruise ship still remains an extraordinary and stylish method of arrival. In addition to passenger service from the Cunard Line, many cruise ships start or end their voyages in New York City. *'''[http://www.cunard.com/Ships/Queen-Mary-2/ The Cunard Line]''' operates regularly scheduled passenger service between the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and [[Southampton]], [[United Kingdom]] as well as [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]] aboard the '''RMS Queen Mary 2''', the grandest, largest ocean liner ever built. The trip takes 6–7 days and costs $800–6,000 depending on the cabin and season. *More mundane arrivals can be had from New Jersey via '''NY Waterway''' and '''SeaStreak''', two fast ferry services. ===By car=== While most people would advise against entering New York City by car (see the "Get around" section below), it is accessible by a number of highways: From New Jersey there are three Hudson River crossings: The George Washington Bridge (on I-95, US 1 and US 9) in [[Fort Lee]] drops you off in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], the Lincoln Tunnel (on NJ Route 495) in [[Weehawken]] will bring you to [[Manhattan/Theater District|Midtown Manhattan]], and the Holland Tunnel (on I-78) in [[Jersey City]] leaves you in [[Manhattan/TriBeCa|lower Manhattan]]. Depending on where you are heading to in New York City and the time of day, you'll want to take advantage of the different crossings, but if you have the time and are looking for the most scenic of the three, take the George Washington Bridge's upper level for spectacular views of New York City; Hudson County, New Jersey; and the Hudson River. If you are heading to Staten Island, Queens or Brooklyn you can also take the Goethals Bridge (on I-278) in [[Elizabeth]]; the highway cuts across Staten Island and continues over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. The other routes into Staten Island from NJ are the Outerbridge Crossing in [[Perth Amboy]], which puts you in Tottenville near the southern tip of the island, and the [[Bayonne (New Jersey)|Bayonne]] Bridge, which leaves you in extreme northern Staten Island. From Upstate New York, you can take one of several highways into the Bronx, including the New York State Thruway, which becomes the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx (both roads are I-87). The Connecticut Turnpike/New England Thruway (I-95) and the Merritt Parkway/Hutchinson River Parkway are good routes from [[Connecticut]] and areas of [[Westchester County]] near the Long Island Sound. From [[Long Island]] you can take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or the Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway for access to Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The Southern State and Belt Parkways are useful for Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. ==Get around== {{infobox|"Left luggage"|Because of security concerns, there are very few left luggage, storage lockers, or coat-check service at ''any'' New York train station. This includes Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal; however the Amtrak checked and left luggage point at Penn Station is still operating, but only for ticketed passengers. There are left luggage services in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 4 at '''JFK Airport'''. The left luggage office in Terminal 4 is open 24 hours. There is also a luggage storage at Building 4 of JFK, which will require photo ID. '''Schwartz Travel & Storage''', with three locations in Midtown Manhattan close to Penn Station is one of several left luggage services; the price per day is $7-10 per bag. Most left luggage services will only accept cash but a few of them include a lounge where users can watch TV and use the Wi-Fi services. Some hotels will store luggage for customers who have checked out of the hotel.|}} ===On foot=== For shorter distances, there is no better way of getting around New York than hitting the sidewalk. If you use the subway or buses, you will almost certainly need to walk to and from stations or stops. In all areas of New York a traveler is likely to visit, all streets have wide, smoothly-paved sidewalks. For long distances, walking is also fine and a great way to see the city. ===Public transit – buses and subways=== [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] [[Image:Metro Card.JPG|thumb|250px|right|MetroCard]] [[File:New York City Subway (9073523546).jpg|thumb|right|The New York City Subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city. However, it can get really, really crowded, especially during rush hour.]] '''[https://omny.info/how-omny-works OMNY]''' allows passengers at all subway stations and on all MTA buses to pay by "tapping" their credit card or smart device that accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Fitbit Pay. If you tap in with a physical card the first time, to transfer, you can not use that card on a mobile wallet for the second tap: you must still use the physical card. OMNY uses a large reader module with an LCD display mounted to the front of the turnstiles. If you take 12 paid OMNY trips with the same device or card starting Monday, you’ll automatically ride free for the rest of the week through Sunday. '''MetroCard''' is a pre-paid debit card for transit fares that will be phased out by 2024. MetroCards, which cost $1, can be bought online, at station booths, and at vending machines in subway stations. The vending machines in the stations accept credit cards; however, MetroCard vending machines will require that you type in your 5-digit zip code, or your regular PIN on international cards. You can add either value or time (i.e. unlimited trips) to your Metrocard at vending machines in stations. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. The PATH rapid transit rail system between New York and New Jersey has a separate fare structure. PATH accepts payment by MetroCard, but no free transfers are available to or from MTA subways or buses. JFK AirTrain also accepts MetroCard, but again there are no free transfers are available. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and Amtrak trains do not accept MetroCards, but Westchester Bee Line Buses, Roosevelt Island Tram, and NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) do [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm accept] them. OMNY is accepted on all subway stations and MTA-operated buses as well as Metro-North and LIRR; however it will ''not'' work on NJ Transit as NJT will be using a different fare payment system. ====[https://new.mta.info/fares Fares]==== Up to three children 44 inches (112 cm) tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] A $1 fee is charged for each MetroCard purchased at station booths and vending machines. This fee does not apply when buying a card from neighborhood merchants, who may insist to be paid cash only (even if they otherwise accept credit cards with displayed logos), and if so, buy a lowest available [http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm pre-valued] $11.00 card that may be later refilled at MetroCard vending machine with credit card. However, expired MetroCards can be exchanged at station booths and vending machines free of charge, and the remaining balance will also be transferred to the new card. Most vending machines accept cash, but only return up to $9 in change. Debit and credit cards are accepted at vending machines; international card users need to input '99999' on the keypad when the ZIP code is requested. However, staffed station booths only accept cash, and no $50 bill if buying less than $30 or $100 bill if buying less than $70. *'''Single Ride MetroCard''' – costs $3 and is good for one use. It allows no free transfers between the subway and bus, and it is only valid for two hours after purchase. *'''Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCards''' – are available in amounts from $5.50 to $80. Each local bus or subway trip deducts $2.75 from your card; each express buses trip deducts $6.75. Usage of the PATH system deducts $2.75, and usage of JFK AirTrain deducts $5. You can add more money to your MetroCard at a later time. The amount you should add is (''number of rides'' &times; $2.75). Regular MetroCard is the best option if you are spending a few days in New York and plan to use the subway or bus fewer than 12 times. :Additionally, a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard allows for one '''free transfer''' during a two hour window immediately following a paid fare: :*From subway to local bus :*From local bus to subway :*From local bus to local bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :*From express bus to subway :*From express bus to local bus :*From express bus to express bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :A Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard may be used to pay for up to four fares at one time at a subway turnstile or bus. :You can transfer from subway to subway as often as you like, provided that you do not exit the subway system by leaving through a turnstile or gate. Many subway connections are possible in this way, by using in-station connections between the various lines. Indeed, the Guinness Book of World Records tracks the fastest times of groups that have tried to ride every single New York City subway train line on one fare - some have spent over 24 consecutive hours riding in the subway! Just remember that if you leave the subway and re-enter, you will be charged a second fare. :Additionally, if you board a local bus and pay the $2.75 fare with a MetroCard, you can transfer to an express bus for the reduced price of $4.00 (instead of the standard $6.75 express bus fare). *'''Unlimited Ride MetroCards''' – are available in 7-day ($33) and 30-day ($127). They are valid from the time you first use them until midnight of the 7th and 30th day, respectively. Do the math; these cards may work out to be cheaper if you plan on using public transport frequently during your stay. For example, the 7-day pass is worth it if you take at least 12 rides. It works out to roughly two trips every day for a week, so those who commute round-trip within the city every day for one week can benefit from this. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. Once used, 18 minutes must elapse before it can be used at the same station (or on the same bus route). This is to prevent a group of people from sharing a single Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Hence, each member of the group will require their own Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Unlimited Ride MetroCards are NOT valid on express buses, JFK AirTrain, or PATH trains to New Jersey. If you are arriving at JFK Airport and take the AirTrain, the machines at the station do not sell Unlimited Ride cards. You should pay for the AirTrain ($5) and buy an unlimited card at the subway station. *'''7-Day Express Bus Plus''' – costs $62 and allows unlimited use of not just local buses and subways, but also express buses. If you are staying in Staten Island, Queens, or Westchester county and plan to commute to the city during your visit, this pass may be advantageous to you. *Also available are two passes good only for unlimited use of the ''JFK AirTrain'': a 30-day unlimited AirTrain pass for $40, and a 10-trip pass for $25. You can also get discounted tickets to certain events by showing your MetroCard when purchasing tickets. Current promotions are listed on [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/tourism/mc_promotions.htm the MetroCard website] ====OMNY==== OMNY only supports full-fare and pay-per-ride options and has free at OMNY-enabled subway stations and bus routes. There will be additional fare options to be available in the future. ===By subway=== [[Image:NYC subway-4D.svg|thumb|550px|Map of the New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway]] Despite a reputation for being dirty, the subway, which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, is the fastest and best way to travel around four boroughs of the city. Unfortunately for people who live there, it hasn't reached Staten Island, which is instead served by a [[#By the Staten Island Railway|separate railway]]. Fares are $2.75 (unless you use Single Ride MetroCard, which is $3), regardless of distance traveled. The much-feared subway crimes of the 1970s and 1980s are for the most part a thing of the past, and it is usually completely safe. Just remember to use common sense when traveling late at night alone. Try to use heavily-traveled stations, remain visible to other people, and don't display items of value publicly. While violent crime is rare, petty crime - especially theft of iPhones and other expensive electronics - is very frequent, so be aware when using your phone on the train. * '''Overhead signage next to each track indicates the trains that stop at that particular track and the direction they are heading'''. In addition, the trains themselves are marked by signage that indicates their route. Subway stations are ventilated to the street, so they can be quite cold in the winter. In summertime, the stations can be much warmer than the outside temperature. The trains themselves are air-conditioned and usually quite comfortable, but keep the temperature of stations in mind when planning your trip. * '''Some stations, especially local-only ones, have entrances which provide access to trains headed in one direction, not both'''. Read the signage outside the entrance to know which direction the train heads toward. If it heads in the opposite direction of where you need to go, enter across the street. * '''Wait for riders to disembark before getting on the train'''. Exiting passengers will push past you if you are in their way when the train opens its doors. Like New Yorkers. * Some trains are '''express''', meaning that they skip local stations to provide faster service. Wherever there is an express train, there is also a '''local''' train that makes all stops. '''Local and express trains often use different tracks, so be sure to board the correct train.''' For example, the 2 and 3 are the express trains for the Broadway–7th Avenue Line between 96th Street and Chambers Street in Manhattan, while the 1 runs local alongside them. Some express trains run local or do not run at all late at night, and '''there are some lines in which there is an express train only during rush hours, in one direction.''' These trains either use a diamond-shaped icon instead of a circle-shaped one or are the Z train. * During weekends and late nights, '''certain trains do not operate or operate on a limited schedule or route, many express trains make local stops, and some subway entrances are closed'''. Detailed information is available on [http://www.mta.info the MTA website]. Additionally, maintenance work is usually concentrated on weekends and overnight. Notices of maintenance are posted at stations and on [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/ the MTA website], so check online to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember, if you do feel confused, ask for help. Construction-related service changes confuse many New Yorkers, so the best person to ask is a subway employee. The entire subway system is massive and interconnected, so do not fear — there will almost always be another way to get to your destination without spending hours on the train. * '''A free subway map can be [http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html found online], or obtained at staffed station booths'''. Station agents can also assist you with directions, although agents may not always be easy to find. Free bus system maps for each borough, which are also available on the MTA website and from most bus drivers and some subway station booths, double as fairly good street maps that show the exact location of every subway station. Additionally, for convenience, subway maps are displayed in every station and on every train. Some stations also have touchscreen information panels that feature route planners. * If you accidentally skip your destination, '''don't panic'''. Get off at the next station and ''do not go out onto the street'' to try to get to the opposite platform. Doing so will not count as a transfer and you will be charged for the MetroCard swipe. Instead, navigate underground to get to the other platform, following the signs. As mentioned above, some stations do not have passage between the platforms; in this case, ask a subway employee which station ahead does let you cross over, wait for the next train there, then cross over. Tell them which station you are trying to get to, because they may suggest a different subway line that can get you there faster; since you are coming back, it does not matter which line you take if you transfer back to your original line. * '''If you don't feel completely safe, such as if you are traveling very late at night, look for the black-and-white striped bar mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling of the station which marks the location of the conductor's car''', and board there. Generally, every car will be equally safe, but you may feel better with another pair of eyes nearby. ====Route overview==== '''Every subway route is identified by either a letter or a number, not by a color like in [[Boston]] or [[Washington, D.C.]]''' Therefore, if you ask where the "green line" is, a New Yorker will look at you like you're insane, since the green line is really three different lines. The only reason why some lines are the same color is because in Manhattan, they use the same set of tracks as the other lines colored in that specific color. '''It may be possible for trains from one line to be diverted to a platform normally intended for another line, especially during weekends and other periods of maintenance work.''' * The Seventh Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|1}}{{rint|nycs|2}}{{rint|nycs|3}}) serves Broadway above 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue below 42nd Street, and is useful to get to the West Village, Chelsea, and Tribeca neighborhoods as well as the Staten Island or Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty ferries (1 to South Ferry station) and Columbia University (1 to 116th Street station). In Manhattan, '''the 1 train is local, while the 2 and 3 trains are express.''' Late nights, all routes may run local. * The Lexington Avenue Line trains ({{rint|nycs|4}}{{rint|nycs|5}}{{rint|nycs|6}}{{rint|nycs|6d}}) were essentially the only trains on the East Side above 23 Street until the construction of the Q Second Avenue Subway (see below). Useful to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station or 6 to 77th Street station), Guggenheim Museum (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station), and other East Side museums. Also useful to get to the Statue of Liberty (4 or 5 to Bowling Green station), Chinatown (6 to Canal Street station), and the Stock Exchange (4 or 5 to Wall Street station). The 4 also runs uptown through Spanish Harlem to 161 Street–Yankee Stadium and other destinations in the Bronx. In Manhattan, '''the 4 and 5 trains are express, and the 6 train is local.''' * The Flushing Line ({{rint|nycs|7}}{{rint|nycs|7d}}), dubbed the "International Express", runs crosstown along 42nd Street (making a good late-night alternative to the upstairs Shuttle – see below) and out to Queens, making stops in Filipino, South Asian, Hispanic, and Chinese/Korean neighborhoods, as well as to Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center near Flushing. A 2015 one-stop extension lengthened the terminus to the new Hudson Yards neighborhood on the West Side. '''The 7 train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line'''; however, it does offer express service during rush hours, toward Manhattan in the morning and toward Flushing in the afternoon. * The Eighth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|a}}{{rint|nycs|c}}{{rint|nycs|e}}) serves Eighth Avenue/Central Park West between 14th and 116th Streets, then St. Nicholas Av., Broadway, and Ft. Washington Av. starting at 125th St. in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. Between 50th and 59th streets, the E branches off to Queens, and the B and D trains join the A and C trains for the journey uptown along Central Park West (the B and C make local stops). This section is useful to get to the Museum of Natural History (B or C to 81st Street station), and the Cloisters Museum (A to 190th Street station). Take an uptown E train or Rockaway-bound downtown A train for access to JFK Airport. In Manhattan, except late nights, '''the A train is express, while the C and E trains are local.''' However, the E is the fastest express train in Queens, very useful for access to Jamaica and JFK if you are coming from Midtown. * The Sixth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|b}}{{rint|nycs|d}}{{rint|nycs|f}}{{rint|nycs|fd}}{{rint|nycs|m}}) runs on 6th Avenue from West 4th Street to 47th–50th Streets, and is useful for accessing the New York Public Library Main Branch (42nd Street station), Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick's Cathedral (47th–50th Sts. station). In Manhattan, '''the D is express, the B is local above 59th St., and the F and M trains are local.''' **Going downtown below West 4th Street, these trains go on their own separate ways. The D goes down 4th Avenue in Brooklyn to Coney Island. The F goes to Coney Island on its own route. The B goes express in Brooklyn and ends at Brighton Beach alongside the Q train, which also goes to Coney Island. The M goes east alongside the Nassau Street line (see below), but then branches again up Myrtle Avenue to Middle Village in Queens. **Going uptown, the B and D trains branch west and join the A and C trains (see above). They branch again toward the Bronx after 145th Street (which is the way to get to the 161 St–Yankee Stadium stop). The M train branches east and joins the E along 53rd street for the Museum of Modern Art (5 Av/53 St station), then heads off to Queens. The F train makes one more 6th Avenue stop at 57th Street before turning east to become an express train in Queens, making a stop at [[Manhattan/Roosevelt Island#Roosevelt Island|Roosevelt Island]] and joining the E, M, and R trains. * The Nassau Street Line ({{rint|nycs|j}}{{rint|nycs|z}}) starts in Broad Street, goes along Nassau Street in Lower Manhattan, before making stops along Fulton Street Brooklyn and terminating in the Jamaica area of Queens. It's useful if you are transferring from a train that doesn't serve Lower Manhattan, but also if you are going to part Queens or Brooklyn. '''The J train is local, and the Z train is a skip-stop train that only operates during rush hour.''' * The Broadway Line ({{rint|nycs|n}}{{rint|nycs|q}}{{rint|nycs|r}}{{rint|nycs|w}}) runs down Broadway below 42nd Street and on Seventh Avenue and 59th Street above Times Square. The Broadway Line trains are useful for accessing Chinatown (Canal St), SoHo/NoHo (Prince St), NYU area (8th St), Union Square (14th St), the Empire State Building (34th St), Times Square (42nd St), Carnegie Hall (57th St–7th Av station), Central Park (57th St–7th Av and 5th Av/59th St stations) and the southern end of the Upper East Side (5th Av/59th St and Lexington Av/59th St stations). The Q train goes further uptown through the Upper East Side via the new Second Avenue Line, while the N and W trains head out to [[Queens/Long Island City and Astoria|Astoria, Queens]]. The R also goes up past Astoria to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] and beyond, and is joined by the W down through the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] and South Ferry (Whitehall St). Like the D and F trains, the N and Q trains also provide service to Coney Island via their own separate routes: The N goes solo, and the Q runs alongside the B (see above). In Manhattan, '''the N and Q trains are express and the R and W trains are local. However, the W train only operates on weekdays.''' The N usually runs local late nights, and sometimes the Q does, too. * The Canarsie Line ({{rint|nycs|l}}) also runs crosstown along 14th Street in Manhattan, then through [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] and Bushwick and eventually to Canarsie in Brooklyn. '''The L train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * The Crosstown Line ({{rint|nycs|g}}) runs along most of Western Brooklyn and into Long Island City in Queens. At no point on its route does it stop in Manhattan. '''The G train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * There are three Shuttles ([[File:NYCS-bull-trans-S.svg|20px]]) throughout the system. The 42nd Street Shuttle connects Times Square on the West Side with Grand Central Terminal on the East Side. The Franklin Avenue Shuttle in Brooklyn makes four stops – at Fulton Street (transfer to C), Park Place, Botanical Gardens (transfer to 2, 3, 4, and 5), and Prospect Park (transfer to B and Q). The Rockaway Park Shuttle connects with the A train at Broad Channel before branching off toward Beach–116th Street on the Rockaway peninsula in Queens. ===By PATH=== The '''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/ PATH]''' can be used to travel within Manhattan, from 33rd St along 6th Ave to Christopher Street. It covers a small territory, but in theory, you can use it if you have to travel its exact route. Unlimited Ride Metrocards cannot be used on the PATH. PATH also accepts the SmartLink Card (similar to the MetroCard, but the SmartLink Card cannot be used on the subway). The PATH train can be a great way to get around lower Midtown along 6th Avenue. Like the subway, PATH operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PATH trains usually arrive every 5–10 minutes (based on the time of day), but overnight, they may only come every 35 minutes. ===By the Staten Island Railway=== The '''[http://new.mta.info/sir Staten Island Railway]''', true to its name, is a railway line that serves Staten Island. It is owned and operated by the MTA. It is free '''except''' at the Tompkinsville and St. George stations. There, the price is the same as the subway ($2.75), and is payable by MetroCard (free transfers from MTA buses work, just as is the case with subways). SIR departure times from the terminal at St. George are usually coordinated with those of the [[#By ferry|Staten Island Ferry]]. The SIR consists of one line that travels along the East Shore of Staten Island, ending at Tottenville. A full timetable with other information can be found [http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/pdf/sircur.pdf here]. ===By commuter rail=== Commuter rail lines are mostly used for traveling between the city and its suburbs, owing to the vast existence of the Subway; however, they can be used for intracity transit as well. A handful of destinations are closer to commuter rail stops but far from the subway. MetroCards are ''not'' accepted on commuter rail; separate single or period tickets ''must'' be bought. When purchasing commuter railroad tickets, it is advantageous to purchase them online or in railroad stations prior to boarding. While tickets are available for sale on trains, there is an on-board surcharge that makes them significantly more expensive. The '''[http://www.mta.info/lirr/ Long Island Rail Road]''', often called the '''LIRR''' runs from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn, and has limited rush hour service to Long Island City, Queens. The Port Washington Branch goes to [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Northeast Queens]] which, aside from Flushing and Citi Field, is not served by the subway system. The Main Line, which contains most of the branches to the different parts of Long Island, goes to [[Queens/Jamaica|Southeastern Queens]], including Jamaica, Laurelton, and Rosedale. The Atlantic Branch, which ends in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], goes to [[Brooklyn/East|East New York]] and [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Bedford-Stuyvesant]], both in [[Brooklyn]]. This branch is not accessible from Manhattan, however. The LIRR is also the fastest way to get from JFK to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, and also runs to many popular getaways in [[Long Island]], such as Long Beach, Port Jefferson, and Montauk. The LIRR has a somewhat deserved reputation for poor on-time performance, however this is more of a problem in the farther eastern reaches of the railroad and not so much a problem in New York City and its immediate suburbs. The '''[http://www.mta.info/mnr/ Metro-North Railroad]''' provides services from Grand Central Terminal. Trains go to the Bronx and the northern suburbs of the city. The Hudson Line covers several parts of the Western Bronx, while the Harlem Line goes through the Central Bronx — an area with no subway service. It is the best way to get to Arthur Avenue and the New York Botanic Gardens. The Hudson and Harlem Lines are also your gateway to [[Westchester County]] and beyond, with the Hudson Line running all the way to [[Poughkeepsie]]. The New Haven Line runs to [[Connecticut]], terminating, logically enough, in [[New Haven]]. However, the other commuter railroad, '''NJ Transit Rail Operations''' only operates between Penn Station or places like [[Newark]] and [[Hoboken]] (both in New Jersey) to other points in [[New Jersey]]. Hence the name, NJ Transit. ===By bus=== Even in Manhattan, with its dense subway network, buses can often be the best way of making a crosstown (i.e. east-west) journey — for example, crossing Central Park to go from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Museum of Natural History. And outside peak hours, a ride by bus from the tip of Lower Manhattan at Battery Park to Midtown is a good and cheap way of taking in the sights. ====Bus basics==== * Bus lines are identified by letters followed by numbers. The letters indicate the borough in which the line mostly operates (M=Manhattan; Bx=Bronx; B=Brooklyn; Q=Queens; S=Staten Island). Collectively, the letters and numbers make up the route (examples: M31, Bx9, M15). Signage at each bus stop indicates which buses stop there. Signage on the front of each bus indicates the route and destination of the bus. Bus maps for each borough can be found at the [https://new.mta.info/maps/bus MTA website]. * Express buses travel between Manhattan and the outer boroughs, usually to areas where the subway doesn't operate (such as eastern Queens, the eastern Bronx, southeast Brooklyn, and Staten Island). They cost $6.75 but offer comfortable cloth seats and Wi-Fi, and are less crowded than the subway and local buses. Most express buses are identified by the borough they connect to Manhattan. Therefore, express buses to and from the Bronx would be labeled BxM (<u>Bx</u> for the <u>B</u>ron<u>x</u>, <u>M</u> for <u>M</u>anhattan; BxM11, BxM18), to and from Brooklyn BM (BM1, BM2), to and from Queens QM (QM1, QM2), and to and from Staten Island SIM (SIM1, SIM2). A few Brooklyn and Queens express buses are labeled with X (X27, X64). Express buses have a slightly different appearance than normal buses, with only one entrance/exit in the front of the bus. * The times posted on bus stops are often very unreliable, and may have nothing to do with the times the buses actually arrive. You can check the positions of the buses and their distance from a given stop online using [http://bustime.mta.info/ MTA Bus Time]. Each stop also has a QR code, with a link to that stop's entry. * At night, there is a much longer wait time between buses. If you anticipate riding the bus at night, plan an alternate route, probably via [[#By subway|subway]] or [[#By taxi|taxi]]. * When boarding a bus with a MetroCard, insert the card vertically, with the pin hole down, the black stripe to the right, and the word "MetroCard" facing towards you, into the card slot in the top of the fare box next to the driver. You should be able to read the word "MetroCard" from bottom to top when inserting the card in this manner. The fare box will swallow the card, read it, and return it to you. This is different from the procedure to enter the subway described in [[#Subway Basics|Subway Basics]]. * Bus fareboxes also accept coins. However, they will not accept pennies, half dollar (50-cent) coins, or bills. As a safety precaution, drivers do not handle money. Change is not given, so exact fares must be paid. If you pay with coins and require a free transfer, you will have to ask the driver for one after you have paid. * Certain buses contain a small orange and purple card in the window that says "Limited." These limited buses do not make all local bus stops, stopping only at major cross streets. They are similar to express buses in some ways, but only cost the standard $2.75 to ride. If a Limited bus skips your stop, you can wait for a local bus which will arrive soon. On some avenues served by multiple bus routes, some buses may operate Limited on the entire avenue or at least until they branch off. For example, with the M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5, the M2 and M5 provide limited-stop service on 5th Ave & Madison Ave during the day.[[File:Ticketing Machines for Select Bus Service.jpg|thumb|Select Bus Service fares are paid before boarding at ticket machines at bus stops]] *'''[http://web.mta.info/mta/planning/sbs/ Select Bus Service (SBS)]''' routes also make limited stops and cost the standard $2.75 fare. These include the M14A, M14D, M15, M23, M34, M34A, M79, and M86 in Manhattan, the M60 in Manhattan and Queens, and several more routes in the outer boroughs. SBS routes can be identified by a special blue wrap around the lower half of the bus. ''However, these buses operate on a very different payment system''. To board these SBS buses, '''fares must be paid before boarding''' using machines on the sidewalk at a special SBS bus stop, which is typically quite close to the local bus stop. Follow the instructions at the machine to pay. Once the fare has been paid, a receipt will be printed; '''''take it and keep it with you'''''. If you have an unlimited (daily, weekly, monthly) metro card, you can use it to get a ticket at no cost. Once the bus arrives, you can enter through any door, but if you paid with cash, remember to use the front door if you need to ask the driver for a transfer. Fare inspectors will occasionally check for your fare receipt as proof of payment; show it to them if they ask. If you don't have a valid receipt, you will be forced to pay a fine of up to $100, so it is wise to always pay the fare. However, if you cannot buy the ticket successfully, such as due to a malfunctioning machine, note the machine number and report the problem to the bus driver near the front door at once. If the SBS skips your stop, wait at a local bus stop for a local bus. *'''Transfers''' bus-to-bus, bus-to-subway, subway-to-bus transfers are automatic with metrocard payments within two hours of a swipe (i.e., within two hours of entering the subway or boarding a bus). If paying with coins on a bus, ask the driver for a bus-to-bus transfer (a single use metrocard). Transfers to and from the subway to a bus are not available if you pay cash or use a single use metrocard. ===By taxi=== * '''Yellow Cabs''' cruise in most of Manhattan and are available at dispatcher lines at airports, but are harder to find in the other four boroughs. Real NYC taxis are yellow, have a metal seal on the hood ("medallion"), a light with a taxi number on the roof, a meter for billing, stickers on the windshield for various licenses, special taxi license plates, and a divider inside the car. The fares are $2.50 plus a $0.50 state tax to start, plus $0.40 for each 1/5 mile traveled. There is a night surcharge from 8PM to 6AM of $0.50 and a rush hour surcharge of $1 from 4PM-8PM M-F. In addition, as in the rest of the United States, tipping your taxi driver is expected in New York. For more information, see [[United States of America#Tipping|Tipping in the United States]]. Info on fares, flat fares, group rides and rules are [http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml online]. All yellow cabs accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for payment. In the unlikely event that the card reader is broken, the driver will let you know before you get into the taxi. To hail a taxi, stand visibly near the street (but away from moving traffic) with one arm raised over your head. The medallion numbers on the roof of the taxi will indicate the status of the taxi: ** If the medallion number is unlit, then the taxi is already occupied or otherwise unavailable. ** If the medallion number is lit, then the taxi is available for hire. [[File:51st St 3rd Av td 36.jpg|thumb|A borough taxi, which can be identified by its light green color.]] * '''Borough Taxis''' were introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of yellow cabs outside Manhattan. Unlike yellow cabs, they are light green and have no medallions on the hood. These cabs are barred from picking up passengers in Manhattan south of West 110th St or East 96th St and may not enter the airport dispatcher lines. They can, however, pick up passengers in northern Manhattan and the other boroughs, and can drop off passengers anywhere. Fares and rules are otherwise identical to yellow cabs. * '''Livery or Black Cars''', known as car services or livery cabs, may only be called by phone, and are flat rate rather than metered. In most areas, they are not allowed to cruise the street or airports for fares, although sometimes they will do so anyway. Ask for the fare while on the phone. Their license plates will say either "Livery" or "TLC" on the bottom. *'''Ride Hailing Smartphone App Services,''' such as [[Ride hailing services|Uber, Lyft and Via]] are extremely popular. Many drivers of black livery cars also use them to secure passengers when their own dispatchers are idle, so it's often possible to get a car from them in under ten minutes even in outer neighborhoods. Beware that most such services use variable-rate (aka "surge") pricing, and even small local increases in demand such as a concert letting out can trigger a 1.5x to 3x fare increase: always provide a destination address when hailing a car via an app, and examine the estimated fare carefully! Using these apps requires a smartphone with a working data connection (potentially expensive if you are roaming on an international account), and a credit card which you have entered into the app: you cannot pay the fare in cash. In some areas, livery cabs can be flagged on the street. Though this is not legal (the driver, not you, could get into trouble), it is useful in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs and is accepted practice, though this has mostly been replaced by the Borough Taxis and ride hailing apps. The minimum fare in these cabs is about $7, and it is advisable to negotiate the fare before you get inside (again, tipping your driver is expected). Since yellow cabs are hard to come by in the outer boroughs, these cars are particularly useful for getting to the airport (your hotel can arrange one, or look up car services in the Yellow Pages). ====Taxi basics==== *All licensed taxis (yellow for in Manhattan and Green for outside of Manhattan) and sedan limousines are authorized to take 3 passengers in the backseat and 1 in the front seat for a total of 4. However, some of the newer minivan and SUV yellow cabs can seat more passengers and may take more than four passengers (even though the licensed limit is posted in the cab). Larger than sedan limousines can be reserved, also useful for airport trips with lots of luggage, by calling any of the dozens of companies in the yellow pages. *Licensed taxis apply surcharges (in addition to the metered fare) depending on the time of day. From 6AM–4PM, the surcharge is $0.50; from 4PM–8PM, the surcharge is $1.50; from 8PM–6AM the surcharge is $1. For all cabs, you must pay tolls for bridges, tunnels and highways. Be careful of being overcharged by drivers for toll crossings—on some bridges and tunnels (like the Queens-Midtown Tunnel) rates are not posted in plain view. So, a crossing which actually cost the cab driver $4 is easily passed onto the unsuspecting passenger as a $5 charge. Outside the city, other than flat fare destinations (such as JFK Airport)and Newark Airport), meter rates are doubled (when going to Westchester or Nassau County). Tipping your driver is expected. The customary amount is 15% of the total fare, or more if you need to transport luggage or are going to a remote area of the city (where the cab driver will have a difficult time getting a return passenger). If you chose to use the credit card machine that is found in most taxis (it doubles as a TV screen, the default tip will be 20% or 25% but you can adjust this if you resist feeling pressured and punch in the desired amount. *Be wary of unlicensed cars (known derisively as "gypsy cabs") cruising for passengers, especially near the airports or in areas not well served by yellow cabs. While drivers may claim to offer you a cheaper rate than an actual taxi, your chances of actually getting this rate (not to mention getting to your destination safely and quickly) are slim. If you're willing to negotiate and know what you're doing, you might be okay, but you're better off asking an airport staffer for help finding a cab or cabstand. Major airports have taxi information cards for passengers. Always settle on a price before getting into the car. *There are also van and shuttle services in different parts of the city. You will have to ask where it is going and how much it costs. Usually, you will see people lining up and a van will appear and they will board. There are services between Chinatown and Queens (you won’t have to make any transfers if it goes where you need to go!), and also there are separate services in Brooklyn, and Queens. Many of these services are branded as "Dollar Vans" (actually costing $2.00), and follow major bus routes along major avenues in these boroughs and will drop you off and pick up at any corner along the avenue. Some are legal while most aren't and usually compete with each other for customers and may cut some other van drivers off. This is an accepted practice in these boroughs and at times are faster than MTA buses. The illegal vans may not have insurance so you ride at your own risk. Most drivers of these vans have heavy West Indian accents. Some may seem sketchy but for the most part are people just trying to make a living. They usually are helpful with directions. It is rare that incidents occur with them. *While there are pedicabs in New York, they are generally used more for entertainment than for transit and are priced accordingly. They are rare to nonexistent outside of midtown Manhattan. Fares are usually posted on the vehicle.<!-- Needs updating? --> *One may have heard of the NYPD using undercover taxis in policing. Despite concerns, these undercover taxis '''do not''' engage in taxi business. ===By ferry=== [[File:Staten_Island_Ferry_(New_York).jpg|thumb|Staten Island Ferry]] [[File:NYC_Ferry_Vessel_Curiosity_(H-301).jpg|thumb|NYC Ferry]] *The '''[http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/statfery.shtml Staten Island Ferry]''', runs from Battery Park in southern Manhattan to [[Staten Island]]. The ferry carries passengers and bicycles only, runs every 15-20 minutes during rush hours and every 30 minutes at most other times, and is free (so don't be fooled by con artists trying to sell "advance tickets"). Not only does the ferry provide a means of transport, but it offers an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor on its way. '''Even if you don't want to visit Staten Island, taking this trip is highly recommended. It is very popular with tourists.''' Ride on the starboard side of the ferry (right side facing the front) from Manhattan and the port side from Staten Island for the best views (to the west). If you want to take good photographs, try to get on the ferry as soon as the gates open and walk briskly to an open window (few windows are open to the air and will populate quickly). The Manhattan-to-Staten Island route passes slightly closer to the Statue of Liberty than the return route. For security reasons, all passengers must exit the ferry upon reaching the terminal. Passengers intending to make an immediate return trip must exit the ferry, walk through the terminal to the waiting area, then board the next departing ferry. While the Staten Island Ferry also used to carry vehicular traffic, it no longer has since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for security reasons. *'''[https://www.ferry.nyc/ NYC Ferry]''' operates a network of ferries primarily along the East River connecting Manhattan with [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[The Bronx]] and [[Staten Island]]. There is also one route along the Hudson River connecting Midtown West with Staten Island. These ferries cost the same as a bus or subway at $2.75 per ride (30 day passes are also available), with free transfers between ferries for 90 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase from vending machines or through the NYC Ferry app. There is an extra $1 surcharge to bring a bike. Children under the height of 44 inches ride for free when accompanied by an adult. *'''[http://www.nywaterway.com/ New York Waterway]''', operates ferries that connect the city with the [[New Jersey]] Hudson River Waterfront. One-way fares vary in price depending on the route. For example, the ferries from Hoboken, Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial to Midtown cost $9.00 each way, with an additional surcharge for carrying a bike. Reduced fares are offered for children and seniors. ===By car=== {{quote|No one in New York drove; there was too much traffic.|author=Philip J. Fry, ''Futurama''}} [[File:Brooklyn Bridge NY.jpg|thumb|320px|Brooklyn Bridge]] A word of advice about driving in New York City: '''don't.''' A car is inadvisable — street parking is practically nonexistent near crowded areas and tourist attractions, and garage parking rates range from very expensive to plain extortion. Traffic is almost always congested, parking rules are confusing, and many drivers are infamously aggressive. Public transportation options are many, and are quicker, cheaper and more pleasant. That's why many New Yorkers, particularly in Manhattan, don't own cars. If you think of staying in a suburb and commuting to the city by car, better to do as the locals do. Drive to one of the commuter rail stations (see above) or ferry docks. Parking fees at the station, fare, and MetroCard combined are usually much cheaper than parking downtown. Many stations have secure parking areas, however it’s wise to investigate beforehand. Some suburban stations limit their parking to local residents, with enforcement by license plate camera and aggressive ticketing of unregistered vehicles. In Staten Island, parking near the ferry terminal and using the ferry will save you money and time. If you do choose to drive, a smartphone with GPS support and a mapping application with turn-by-turn directions and live traffic conditions support (such as Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze) is invaluable: New York's eternal cycle of road, bridge and tunnel maintenance, not to mention the daily changes created by accidents, festivals and police activity mean that a published paper map may be catastrophically inaccurate, even if it's been published comparatively recently. Note that many rental cars may not have a USB power port and even those that do will not provide a charge cable: bringing your own car power adaptor is a must if you're renting. In Queens, numbers identify not only avenues and streets, but also roads, places, crescents, and lanes, all of which might be near each other. Read the entire street sign. Outer borough highways are confusing and often narrowed to one lane, the potholes could trap an elephant, the signs are sometimes misleading, exits which should appear do not, and signs directing a highway approach drag you through miles of colorful neighborhood (in the wrong direction) before finally letting you onto the highway with a stop sign and a hand's width of merge space. Traffic in New York City roughly follows a hierarchy of precedence, which it is unwise to challenge. Fire engines, ambulances, and police cruisers are given priority, followed by other public service vehicles such as buses, road crews, and sanitation trucks. Beneath them are taxi cabs and delivery trucks. Below ''those'' are other cars. Driving a car with out-of-state license plates (save for perhaps Connecticut or New Jersey) will instantly mark you as an outsider, sometimes resulting in other drivers being more aggressive around you than they would with a local. Suffice it to say, driving in New York is not for the timid or emotionally fragile. However, driving can be an exciting adventure, particularly on the parkways, with their numerous twists and turns. (Just watch out for other drivers, as noted above.) Also, since buses don't serve some of the parkways, driving or taking a taxi might be a workable option for those. Nonetheless, try to use bicycles or walk on the pedestrian trails near those parkways, where they exist; trails are less harrowing and you'd probably enjoy the scenery better. ====Car rental==== The major car rental agencies have offices at all three airports as well as throughout the city. Smaller agencies are also well represented. Be warned that car rentals in New York are generally more expensive than elsewhere in the United States, especially on weekends, when the locals rent cars to get out of the city. Rentals may require a deposit of up to $500 if you do not have a credit card. New York state law caps rental car collision damage waiver at $9 per day ($15 per day for premium cars), which is quite a bit less than in most other states. At that price, it's not a bad idea to add it to your rental, even if you have another source of coverage. (For more on rental car insurance in New York, check out the New York Attorney General's page on the subject. http://www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/car-rental-tip-sheet) Unlike most other states in the U.S., New York state law requires rental companies to rent to anyone at least 18 years of age, but there are hefty fees for those under 25. Car-sharing services like Zipcar and Hertz 24/7 are very well represented. ====Gas stations==== Gas stations can be found along main streets in the outer boroughs, but are sparse in Manhattan where only a handful exist around the perimeter of the island and in neighborhoods north of Central Park. Avoid filling your gas tank on highways within city limits—these charge a lot more compared to neighborhood gas stations. ====Points of entry==== There are several points of entry/exit into the city from the New Jersey side: the Lincoln Tunnel (midtown/41st Street), the Holland Tunnel (downtown/Canal Street), and the George Washington Bridge (way uptown/178th Street) — all are accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). I-78 east will also feed directly into the Holland Tunnel (US-1/9 is also a popular route). I-80 east will terminate at an I-95 junction, the north route of which will lead directly to the George Washington Bridge. The bridge is also directly accessible from US-46 east. With all of these options, many commuters choose to listen to 24 hour traffic reports on AM stations 880 (every ten minutes on the 8s) and 1010 (every ten minutes on the 1s) to find the least congested route at that time. Weekend traffic delays can easily exceed 60 minutes at some of the tunnels, so plan accordingly! The Midtown Tunnel under the East River is convenient for Long Island travelers, as it becomes the Long Island Expressway. The Queensborough Bridge (aka The 59th Street Bridge) also crosses the East River into Queens, is toll-free, and lands near the mouth of the Midtown Tunnel but requires some automotive manipulation to get onto a highway. Other routes head north and east out of the Bronx, including Interstates 87 (north to Albany) and 95 (northeast to Boston) and the Henry Hudson Parkway, which is along the Hudson River. ====Toll charges==== When [http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/tolls.html entering New York from New Jersey], as well as when driving across bridges and tunnels [http://web.mta.info/bandt/traffic/btmain.html within New York City], you will incur tolls of up to $15, and associated traffic delays. ====Rush hour traffic==== Traveling at off-hours makes sense to avoid rush hour traffic, but highways and roads are still generally packed any time of day. The Cross Bronx Expressway, which is part of I-95 and leads to the George Washington Bridge, is almost always choked with traffic. The Long Island Expressway has heavy eastbound traffic between the morning and evening rushes. The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are 10-minute waits on a good day. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is notorious, and an accident on the Verazzano Bridge without shoulders can cause a backup all the way through the northern part of Staten Island into New Jersey. It is a good idea to check radio traffic reports, especially before crossing a bridge or tunnel. Three different stations have reports every 10 minutes around the clock: 880 AM (on the 8's), 1010 AM (on the 1's), and 1130 AM (on the 5's). Driving cross-town (east-west) in Manhattan during rush hours is especially troublesome because the traffic lights are optimized to move traffic along the north-south roads. Your best bet is to avoid driving in Midtown Manhattan (between the 30s and 50s) whenever possible. If you do drive in Midtown Manhattan crosstown on weekdays, consider using "Thru Streets"—these streets restrict turns onto major avenues at certain intersections and may reduce delays. They are indicated with purple and white signs at intersections. ====Traveling with a commercial vehicle==== If you are traveling with a commercial vehicle (defined as any vehicle designed to transport property with two axles and six tires, or three or more axles) remember that commercial traffic is prohibited on many roadways throughout the city. Commercial traffic is permitted only on roadways designated as Through and Local Truck Routes. [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/commvehicle.shtml Commercial traffic] is prohibited on all multiple-lane roadways designated as "parkways" (such as the Grand Central Parkway, Cross-Island Parkway, or Henry Hudson Parkway) with frequent low bridges. Unfortunately, the majority of fast-moving roadways are designated as parkways in New York City. Commercial traffic is also prohibited on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Drive in Manhattan. Before traveling anywhere in New York City with a commercial vehicle, refer to [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2011_truck_route_map.pdf the New York City Truck Route Map]. ====Garage parking==== Parking in garages or outdoor lots is usually very expensive, costing as much as $40 per day in Manhattan, although cheap or free lot parking is available at some times at certain locations. Street parking can be free or much cheaper than garage or lot parking, but can be extremely hard to come by. In Manhattan, self-park (or "park-and-lock") is extremely rare. The overwhelming majority of parking facilities in Manhattan have mandatory valet parking, so you must set aside a few dollars for tips, and anticipate the time it will take for a valet to retrieve your vehicle. Self-park garages in Manhattan near major tourist attractions include the Battery Parking Garage in Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Plaza Parking in Midtown Manhattan, and the public parking garage underneath the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the case of parallel parking on the street, "bumping" cars in front of and behind of you to get into and out of a parking spot (known to some as "Braille Parking") is common. If you choose to park on the street, don't be surprised if you find a few new scratches and scrapes on your bumper. As a general rule, hotels in New York do not supply garage parking. The few that do will charge you handsomely for the privilege. There are several websites and mobile apps that can help you find and book parking, including: [http://www.parkme.com/new-york-city-parking ParkMe.com], [http://spothero.com/nyc SpotHero], [http://www.primospot.com PrimoSpot.com], [http://www.parkfast.com ParkFast.com], [http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/ ParkWhiz.com], [http://nyc.bestparking.com/ BestParking.com], [http://en.parkopedia.com Parkopedia.com], [http://www.iconparking.com/ IconParking.com], [http://www.parkfast.com/ ParkFast.com], [http://nycparkingauthority.com/ NYC Parking Authority], and [https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking Parking Panda]. ====Street parking - rules and penalties for violation==== *Check all parking signs carefully. Parking meters demand constant feeding, and are hungry late into the night in some areas. In some parts of Midtown Manhattan, there are pay-and-display meters which are only in effect from 6PM to midnight on weekdays and all day on weekends. In these areas, parking is prohibited during the workday, except for commercial trucks. It is a good idea to keep a roll of quarters in your car, as not all meters accept credit cards. Parking is permitted at broken or missing meters for the time posted on the signs. Parking is illegal at ALL bus stops and within {{ft|15}} of fire hydrants. Yellow lines on the curb have no legal meaning in NYC, so they cannot be relied upon to tell you if you are parked far enough from a hydrant. That said, in most areas the seams in the sidewalk are roughly five feet apart, so leaving at least three "squares" of sidewalk between the hydrant and your bumper is a smart move. Many motorists simply pay garage fees to avoid the anxiety of finding a parking spot and the risks of expensive parking tickets. *New York has "alternate side of the street" [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/alternate-side-parking.shtml parking rules], which may require street parkers to move their cars at different times of the day (such as early morning, or overnight in a few business districts) so that street sweepers can clean the roads. Alternate side rules are suspended on many obscure holidays, while parking meters and other weekday restrictions are only suspended on a few major holidays (not even on all Federal holidays). The current state of parking enforcement can always be found on the "NYC 311" service: dial 311 on any phone, visit [https://www1.nyc.gov/311/ their website] or install the 311 application on your smartphone. *Trying to leave a car parked illegally for very long will often end with a $150 fine, and a vehicle illegally parked in an overcrowded place is very likely to be towed away and face a $300 fine. The New York Police Department operates [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/towed_vehicles/towed_vehicles.shtml the tow pounds]. ====Important rules while driving==== *The speed limit throughout the city is 25 mph (as of November 7, 2014). *Unlike other places in the United States, '''right turns on red are illegal''', except where otherwise posted. While some entrances to New York City have signs alerting motorists that it is illegal to turn on red, other drivers from out of town may not know this rule. *As in the rest of New York State, talking on a cell-phone (without a hands-free device) or texting while driving is illegal. Even if you do have a hands-free device, minimize your talking and prioritize driving. *There are red light cameras at 100 intersections in New York City. A camera will take a picture if you run a red light and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. However, since the camera does not identify who is driving the vehicle, no points will be issued against your drivers' license. *Some bus lanes have video cameras. A camera will take a video if you drive illegally in the bus lane other than to turn right and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. *If there is an emergency vehicle trying to get through with its siren blaring, pull over to the side and move forward as necessary. On many one-way streets (avenues in particular), the middle lane is designated as the "FIRE LANE" so that motorists can pull over to either side lane. *Some avenues and many streets have only one-way traffic. Thankfully, one-way streets generally alternate direction, so if your destination is down a one-way street going in the wrong direction, go another block and double-back. A handy mnemonic is "Evens go East," meaning that, for the most part, streets (in Manhattan) with even numbers will head east, and vice-versa. The best gauge to determine a one way street's direction is to check the direction parked cars face. *Be wary of your surroundings when you park your car. While NYC is a safe city for its size, it's not necessarily safe for your car as well. Make it as unworthy to steal as possible. ===By bicycle=== [[File:German cycle lecture Mall CP jeh.JPG|thumb|Cyclotouring group stopping for a lecture in Central Park]] Using a [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bicyclists.shtml bicycle in New York City] is common among New Yorkers and tourists alike. Bike paths can be found in every borough of the city, in three forms: bike lanes (road lanes specifically for bicycles), shared lanes (lanes shared between cars and bicycles), and greenways (roads solely designated to bicycles and pedestrians). Greenways are highly recommended for those wishing to go on a recreational journey. The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway circles (almost) the whole of Manhattan, and protected bikeways exist on some major avenues. However, most destinations will require some street biking. A map of bike paths in New York City can be found [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml here]. Bike shops give out free maps provided by the City. They show bike routes and shops, and indicate the ones that offer rentals. The city has a bike share program called '''[http://citibikenyc.com/ CitiBike]'''. The program has over 750 stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. A map can be found [https://account.citibikenyc.com/map here]. To access a bike install the app. You can also visit one of the locations and pay for a pass. A single ride costs $3.81 to unlock plus $0.18 per minute. Return your bike to a station (remember to place it securely in a dock–you will be further fined if the light on the dock does not turn green). CitiBike is good for short trips to a known destination and '''not''' recommended for using a bike for a prolonged period of time. Cycling in Manhattan can often be quicker than taking the subway or a taxi, but it isn't for the fainthearted. The borough's tumultuous traffic makes biking difficult. Aggressive cab drivers, jaywalking pedestrians, potholes and debris on the roads create a cycling experience that might just as well have been taken from Dante's ''Inferno''. If you do venture into the concrete jungle on a bike, make sure you wear a helmet and have sufficient experience in urban cycling. Cycling in Brooklyn and The Bronx can be more rewarding, or not, depending on the neighborhood. There are few bike paths in Queens; however, the roads are bike-friendly for the most part. Cycling is '''not''' recommended in Staten Island. Access is difficult, with the main way to get in being the Staten Island Ferry. There are only a handful of bike paths on the entire island, mostly on the south shore. This is unfortunate, as Staten Island has beautiful displays of nature in some of its parks, most of which are accessible only on foot or by bicycle. If you are looking for scenery, by all means, take your bike with you on the ferry, but do not rely on it for transportation on the street. ==See== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Like most of the great world cities, New York has an abundance of great attractions—so many, that it would be impossible to list them all here. What follows is but a sampling of the most high-profile attractions in New York City; more detailed info can be found in the district pages. A general word of advice on sightseeing in New York: Tourists often spend their entire vacation in New York standing in line (or as New Yorkers say, "on line"). This is often unnecessary; there are usually alternatives. For example, one can choose to avoid the Empire State Building during the day (it is open, and much quieter, late, until 2AM), skip the Statue of Liberty in favor of the Staten Island Ferry, and stay away from the Guggenheim on Monday (it is one of the only museums open that day). Also, there is no reason to stand in line for a Broadway show if you already have a ticket with an assigned seat. If you prefer, get a drink nearby and come back closer to curtain time, when you can walk right in. The lines for bus tours can be absurd because tourists all seem to have exactly the same itinerary - which is get on a bus in the morning in Times Square, get off for the Statue of Liberty, and finish on the East Side in the afternoon. Why not go downtown in the morning, and save Midtown for the afternoon? You will thank yourself for avoiding the crowds. Also, understand that buses are the slowest way to go crosstown in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours, and taxis are not much better. You are often better off on foot. Additionally, New York rush hour (especially in Manhattan) puts much of the city in gridlock––all subway lines and roads will be much busier from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A number of multi-attraction schemes give reduced prices and line-skipping privileges. * {{see | name=Explorer Pass | alt= | url=https://www.smartdestinations.com/new-york-attractions-and-tours/_d_Nyc-p1.html | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Allows you to choose 7, 5 or 3 top attractions to visit. Cardholders have 30 days to use the card after visiting the first attraction. Attractions to choose from include Top of the Rock Observation, Rockefeller Center Tour, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NBC Studio Tour, movie tours, cruises, and more. Also included with the card are shopping, dining, and additional attraction discounts. }} * {{see | name=New York CityPASS | alt= | url=http://www.citypass.com/new-york | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$132 adult, $108 child ages 6–17 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants admission to 6 New York attractions within 9 days of first use for a much reduced rate. The attractions are the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art & same-day admission to The Cloisters, the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock or the Guggenheim Museum, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry or Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. }} * {{see | name=New York Pass | alt= | url=http://www.newyorkpass.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices are given as adult price/child (ages 4-12) price. 1 day: $134/$99; 2 day: $199/$159; 3 day: $274/$199; 4 day: $299/$224; 5 day: $339/$244; 7 day: $379/$259; 10 day: $469/$299 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants access to over 50 top attractions with line skipping privileges. Passes are available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10 days. Remember, you must obtain a ticket in each attraction. You can visit as many attractions as you want in the time period - the more attractions you visit, the more you save. Also includes a free 140 page guide book, but is much better to organize your visits previously, via internet. }} ''See also the district pages for detailed information about attractions. Detail is gradually being moved from this page to the district pages.'' ===Landmarks=== [[Image:Statueofliberty nps.jpg|thumb|Statue of Liberty]] Naturally, [[Manhattan]] possesses the lion's share of the landmarks that have saturated American popular culture. Starting in the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]], perhaps the most famous of these landmarks is easy to spot - the '''[http://www.nps.gov/stli/ Statue of Liberty]''', a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, and perhaps also the most difficult attraction to access in terms of crowds and the long lines to see it. Nearby '''Ellis Island''' preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Within the Financial District itself, '''Wall Street''' acts as the heart of big business being the home of the '''New York Stock Exchange''', although the narrow street also holds some historical attractions, namely '''Federal Hall''', where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Furthermore, there is a large statue of a bull that tourists often take pictures with. Nearby, the National September 11 Memorial at the '''World Trade Center Site''' commemorates the victims of that fateful day. Connecting the Financial District to [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], the '''Brooklyn Bridge''' offers fantastic views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Moving north to [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], Manhattan's other major business district, you'll find some of New York's most famous landmarks. The '''Empire State Building''' looms over Midtown, with the nearby '''Chrysler Building''' also dominating the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of '''United Nations''' overlooking the East River and '''Grand Central Terminal''', one of the busiest train stations in the world. Also nearby is the main branch of the '''New York Public Library''', a beautiful building famous for its magnificent reading rooms and the lion statues outside the front door; and '''Rockefeller Plaza''', home to NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, and (during the winter) the famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink. Still in the Midtown area but just to the west, in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], is the tourist center of New York: '''Times Square''', filled with bright, flashing video screens and LED signs running 24 hours a day. Just to the north is '''[[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]]''', with its lawns, trees and lakes popular for recreation and concerts. ===Museums and galleries=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has some of the finest museums in the world. All the public museums (notably including the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History), which are run by the city, accept donations for an entrance fee, but private museums (especially the Museum of Modern Art) can be very expensive. In addition to the major museums, hundreds of small galleries are spread throughout the city, notably in neighborhoods like Chelsea and Williamsburg. Many galleries and museums in New York close on Mondays, so be sure to check hours before visiting. The following is just a list of highlights; see district pages for more listings. ====Arts and culture==== New York City is home to some of the finest art museums in the country, and in [[Manhattan]], you'll find the grandest of them all. The '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''' in [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]] has vast holdings that represent a series of collections, each of which ranks in its category among the finest in the world. Within this single building you'll find perhaps the world's finest collection of American artwork, period rooms, thousands of European paintings including Rembrandts and Vermeers, the greatest collection of Egyptian art outside Cairo, one of the world's finest Islamic art collections, Asian art, European sculpture, medieval and Renaissance art, and antiquities from around the ancient world. As if all that wasn't enough, the Metropolitan also operates '''The Cloisters''' in Fort Tryon Park in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], which houses a collection of medieval art and incorporates elements from five medieval French cloisters and other monastic sites in southern France in its renowned gardens. Near the Metropolitan, in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]], is the '''Guggenheim Museum'''. Although more famed for its architecture than the collection it hosts, the spiraling galleries are ideal for exhibiting art works. The nearby '''Frick Collection''' houses a smaller though well-regarded collection of paintings by the old masters. In [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], the '''Museum of Modern Art''' (MoMA), holds the most comprehensive collection of modern art in the world, and is so large as to require multiple visits to see all of the works on display, which include Van Gogh's Starry Night and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, as well as an extensive industrial design collection. Midtown is also home to the '''Paley Center for Media''', a museum dedicated to television and radio, including a massive database of old shows. The '''Whitney Museum of American Art''', with a collection of contemporary American art, can be found in the Meatpacking District. In [[Brooklyn]]'s [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Prospect Park]], the '''Brooklyn Museum of Art''' is the city's second largest art museum with excellent collections of Egyptian art, Assyrian reliefs, 19th-century American art, and art from Africa and Oceania, among other things. [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in [[Queens]] is home to a number of art museums, including the '''PS1 Contemporary Art Center''', an affiliate of the Museum of Modern Art, and the '''Museum of the Moving Image''', which showcases movies and the televisual arts. ====Science and technology==== [[Image:Hayden planetarium at night.jpg|thumb|300px|The night is illuminated by the Rose Center for Earth and Space, home of the astronomy wing at the American Museum of Natural History.]] In New York City, no museum holds a sway over children like the '''American Museum of Natural History''' in Manhattan's [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. Containing the Hayden Planetarium, incredible astronomy exhibits, animal dioramas, many rare and beautiful gems and mineral specimens, anthropology halls, and one of the largest collections of dinosaur skeletons in the world, this place offers plenty of stunning sights. Near Times Square in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], the '''Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum''' takes up a pier on the Hudson River, with the aircraft carrier ''Intrepid'' docked here and holding some incredible air and space craft, including a former British Airways Concorde. Over in the [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] district of Queens, on the grounds of the former World's Fair, is the '''New York Hall of Science''', which incorporates the Great Hall of the fair and now full of hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy. Another standout museum is the '''New York Transit Museum''' in an abandoned subway station in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. The old subway cars are a real treat and the museum is ''a must'' if you're in New York with kids (and well-worth it even if you're not). Until the mid-20th century, New York was a predominantly industrial city. While most factories have been torn down, some neighborhoods, such as SoHo and the Meatpacking District, remain as a heritage of manufacturing. See [[American Industry Tour#Day 4: Metropolitan New York|the American Industry Tour]]. ===Neighborhoods=== Like all great cities, New York is made up of distinct neighborhoods, each of which has its own flavor. Many of the neighborhoods are popular with visitors, and all are best experienced on foot. See individual borough pages ([[Manhattan]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Bronx]], and [[Staten Island]]) for a comprehensive listing of neighborhoods. ===Parks=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Though the image many people have of New York is endless skyscrapers and packed sidewalks, the city also boasts numerous lovely parks, ranging from small squares to the 850-acre '''Central Park'''. There are worthwhile parks in every borough, more than enough to keep any visitor busy. These include '''Fort Tryon Park''' in Upper Manhattan, which boasts grand views of the New Jersey Palisades, the grand '''Pelham Bay Park''' in The Bronx, the popular '''Prospect Park''' in Brooklyn, the famous '''Flushing Meadows Park''' in Corona, Queens, site of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the wondrous '''Greenbelt''' in Staten Island, a collection of beautiful parks and protected forests unlike any other park in the city. New York City is also home to portions of the '''[[Gateway National Recreation Area]]'''. Almost any park is a great spot to rest, read, or just relax and watch the people streaming past. To find out more about New York City parks, go to the [http://www.nycgovparks.org/ New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website] and the guide pages for each borough. Except for special events, all NYC parks are closed 1AM–6AM. The exception to this rule is parks affiliated with schools, which are closed for the entire time the sun is down. ==Do== ===Entertainment=== ====Theater and performing arts==== New York boasts an enormous amount and variety of theatrical performances. Most of these are concentrated in Manhattan, particularly the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] around Times Square, where you'll find the major musicals and big-name dramatic works of Broadway. These are the most popular with visitors, with tickets for some shows running to $130 a seat, though discounters make cheaper seats available. And if you're in town in early June (and willing to spend a lot of money), it's possible to purchase tickets to the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest award ceremony and the culmination of the theatrical season in the city. However, you can also find "Off-Broadway" shows (and even the dirt cheap and very small "Off-Off-Broadway" shows) throughout Manhattan that play to smaller audiences and are far less expensive. [http://www.playbill.com Playbill.com] is a good resource for current and upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway info and listings. See the [[Manhattan#Performing arts|Manhattan]] page for more detailed info on theater offerings. Some of New York's (and the world's) most high-profile music and dance halls include the '''Brooklyn Academy of Music''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], '''Carnegie Hall''' — the premier venue for classical music in the United States — in Manhattan's Theater District, '''Radio City Music Hall''' — home of the Rockettes — in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], and '''Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]], home to the prestigious Chamber Music Society, the Metropolitan Opera ("the Met"), the New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic. There are also numerous small companies putting on more idiosyncratic shows every night of the week. ====Film and television==== New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, home to a huge number of theaters playing independent and repertory programs. Many major US studio releases open earlier in New York than elsewhere (especially in the autumn) and can be found at the major cineplexes (AMC, United Artists, etc.) around the city. As with everything else in New York, movies are quite popular, and even relatively obscure films at unappealing times of the day can still be sold out. It's best to get tickets in advance whenever possible. As many films premiere in New York, you can often catch a moderated discussion with the director or cast after the show. Sometimes even repertory films will have post-screening discussions or parties. Check listings for details. In addition to the many commercial multiplexes throughout the city, some of the more intriguing New York film options include the several theaters in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]] which play independent and foreign releases, many of which are screened only in New York. The '''Film Society at Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] puts on a terrific repertory program and shows a wide variety of experimental and foreign films, and also hosts the prestigious New York Film Festival in October. Another major film festival is the '''[[Manhattan/TriBeCa|Tribeca]] Film Festival''', held each May and a prominent event in New York's film calendar. The '''Museum of the Moving Image''' in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in Queens puts on a terrific screening program, with films showing continuously throughout the day, while '''MoMa''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]] puts on a terrific repertory program (and compared to other New York movie theaters, tickets to films at MoMA are a steal). Virtually every major national television network has studios in Manhattan, particularly the Midtown area, and many well-known programs are open to viewers. '''Rockefeller Center''' is home to NBC Studios and its flagship shows, including ''Saturday Night Live'' and ''Today'', and is open for tours. '''Lincoln Square''' boasts programming produced for ABC, such as ''The View'' and ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', at the network's West 66th Street facility. More examples of popular programs you can see in person can be found on the [[Manhattan#Television|Manhattan]] page. ====Parades==== New York City hosts many parades, street festivals and outdoor pageants. The following are the most famous: *'''New York's Village Halloween Parade'''. Each Halloween (October 31) at 7PM. This parade and street pageant attracts 2 million spectators and 50,000 costumed participants along Sixth Avenue between Spring Street and 21st Street. Anyone in a costume is welcome to march; those wishing to should show up between 6PM-9PM at Spring Street and 6th Avenue. *'''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'''. The morning of each Thanksgiving on Central Park West, this parade attracts many spectators and is broadcast on nationwide television. *'''St. Patrick's Day Parade'''. The largest St. Paddy's parade in the world! Route is up 5th Ave from 44th Street to 86th Street and lasts from 11AM to about 2:30. Celebrations in pubs citywide happen the rest of the day and night until the green beer runs out. *''' Labor Day (aka West Indian Day Parade or New York Caribbean Carnival)'''. [[File:West Indian Day Parade 2008.jpg|thumb|300px|West Indian Day Parade-goers in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.]]The Labor Day Carnival, or West Indian Carnival, is an annual celebration held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Its main event is the West Indian-American Day Parade, which attracts between one and three million spectators, who watch the parade on its route along Eastern Parkway. ===Sports=== A number of professional and collegiate teams play in the New York metropolitan area. *The '''New York Yankees''' play [[Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball]] at '''Yankee Stadium''' in the Bronx (East 161st Street and River Avenue. Subway: 4, B, D to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium). One of the most storied and lucrative sports franchises in the world, the Yankees have won 27 World Series championships in all. *'''Citi Field''' in Flushing Meadows (126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is home to the '''New York Mets''', who also play in Major League Baseball. *In addition to its many concerts and the annual Westminster Dog Show, '''Madison Square Garden''' hosts the '''New York Knicks''' of the NBA and '''New York Rangers''' of the NHL, plus annual postseason college basketball for the Big East Conference and the National Invitation Tournament. It had been home to the New York Liberty of the WNBA through the 2017 season, but that team now shares Barclays Center with the Brooklyn Nets. (Pennsylvania Plaza. Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th Street-Penn Station) *Long based in New Jersey, the '''Brooklyn Nets''' basketball team moved to the new '''Barclays Center''' in Brooklyn (Vanderbilt Yards. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center) in 2012. The aforementioned '''New York Liberty''', now owned by the Nets' owner, moved to Barclays Center in 2021 (delayed from 2020 by COVID-19). * Other NHL teams are the '''New York Islanders''' and '''New Jersey Devils'''. The Islanders now play at '''UBS Arena''' in Elmont, just outside Queens and a little less than 20 miles east of Midtown (LIRR: Elmont, eastbound only until late 2022, with free shuttle buses to/from Queens Village provided for westbound travelers), which opened in November 2021. Notably, the arena is next to the Belmont Park horse racing track. The Devils skate at the '''Prudential Center''' in Newark, New Jersey, 12 miles west of midtown. *Two National Football League teams play at '''MetLife Stadium''' in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10 miles northwest of midtown Manhattan. The '''New York Giants''' in the National Football Conference have won four Super Bowls, while the '''New York Jets''' of the American Football Conference have won one. * {{do | name=Brooklyn Cyclones | alt= | url=http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Play Minor League Baseball (South Atlantic League- North Division) at '''Maimonides Park''' (Subway: D, F, Fd, N, Q at Coney Island–Stilwell Avenue). They are an owned and opereated High-A affiliate of the Mets, one of the surviving Short Season A teams that moved to full-season play in 2021. }} *2022 Brings the addition of the '''Staten Island FerryHawks''', of the MLB Partner Atlantic League. They take over for the former Staten Island Yankees. * The Knicks and Nets both field teams in the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA, with both playing in the suburbs. The '''Westchester Knicks''' play at Westchester County Center in [[White Plains]], while the '''Long Island Nets''' play at the Nassau Coliseum, the former home of the Islanders in Uniondale (a bit more than 25 miles east of Midtown). *There are three top-level soccer franchises, two men's and one women's, in the Tri-State area. The '''New York Red Bulls''' (Major League Soccer) play home matches at '''Red Bull Arena''' in Harrison, New Jersey, 11 miles from midtown Manhattan. '''New York City FC''' (partially owned by the Yankees) became the Tri-State's second MLS team in 2015; they are playing in Yankee Stadium until they can build a new stadium of their own. '''NJ/NY Gotham FC''', a member of the National Women's Soccer League, has shared Red Bull Arena with the Red Bulls since 2020. * Maimonides Park also hosts '''Rugby United New York''', which began play in Major League Rugby (rugby union) in 2019. * NCAA Division I athletic programs around New York City include the following: ** '''St. John's Red Storm''' (St. John's University) in Jamaica, Queens. Higher-profile men's basketball games are often played at the Garden. ** '''Seton Hall Pirates''' (Seton Hall University) in South Orange, New Jersey (20 miles west of midtown). Men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Rutgers Scarlet Knights''' (the main campus of Rutgers University) in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey, with most of the athletic facilities in the latter (40 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Army Black Knights''' (United States Military Academy) in West Point, New York (50 miles north of midtown). ** '''Columbia Lions''' (Columbia University) in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. ** '''Fordham Rams''' (Fordham University) in Fordham, Bronx. ** '''Manhattan Jaspers''' (Manhattan College) in Riverdale, Bronx. ** '''LIU Sharks''' (Long Island University), with some sports (most notably basketball) in Downtown Brooklyn and others (most notably football) in the Nassau County community of Brookville (25 miles east of midtown). The Sharks started play in the 2019–20 school year following the university's decision to merge the sports teams of its two main campuses. ** '''St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers''' (St. Francis College) in Brooklyn Heights. ** '''Wagner Seahawks''' (Wagner College) in Grymes Hill, Staten Island. ** '''Iona Gaels''' (Iona College) in New Rochelle, New York (20 miles northeast of midtown). ** '''NJIT Highlanders''' (New Jersey Institute of Technology) in Newark, New Jersey (9 miles west of midtown). A few men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Saint Peter's Peacocks''' (Saint Peter's University) in Jersey City, New Jersey (9 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Stony Brook Seawolves''' (Stony Brook University) in Stony Brook in Suffolk County (55 miles east of midtown). *The '''USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center''' in Flushing Meadows (Corona Park. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is the site of the '''US Open tennis tournament''', held yearly in late August and early September. *Part of horse racing's Triple Crown, the '''Belmont Stakes''' are run in June at '''Belmont Park''' (LIRR: Belmont Park when track is open) in nearby Elmont, 20 miles east of midtown Manhattan and also next to the new UBS Arena. (The exact timing is five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, a race that is always held on the first Saturday of May.) ==Learn== Unsurprisingly, New York City, the largest city in the United States, is home to many colleges and universities. Among these universities, '''[http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University]''' and '''[http://www.nyu.edu/ New York University] (NYU)''' are undoubtedly the most prestigious (but also the most expensive). Another notable university is '''[http://www.rockefeller.edu/ Rockefeller University]''', at which several significant biomedical discoveries were made, though unlike the other two, it does not have undergraduate programs and only admits graduate students. And the city also has its very own system of public colleges, '''City University of New York''', with every borough represented among its numerous branches. ==Buy== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York City has a reputation for being one of the world's most expensive cities, and it can be, particularly when it comes to accommodation. That being said, there are ways to limit the damage; food is available from many halal food trucks for $7-10, which will get you rice with meat, vegetables and a soft drink, and you can still find inexpensive pizza slices at many of the hole-in-the-wall pizzerias throughout the city. Supermarkets and convenience stores generally also sell basic items at reasonable prices (by Western standards). New York's public bathroom infrastructure is lacking, so buying an item at a facility with a bathroom is generally advisable if you are far from your accommodation. New York is the fashion capital of the United States, and is a major shopping destination for people around the world. The city boasts an unmatched range of department stores, boutiques, and specialty shops. Some neighborhoods boast more shopping options than most other American cities and have become famous as consumer destinations. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found in New York, including clothing, cameras, computers and accessories, music, musical instruments, electronic equipment, art supplies, sporting goods, and all kinds of foodstuffs and kitchen appliances. See the '''borough pages''' and '''district sub-pages''' for listings of some of the more important stores and major business districts, of which there are several. New York state has a sales tax exemption on all clothing items that cost less than $100. The popular place to begin is Manhattan, most notably Fifth Avenue in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]], where the iconic flagship stores of many major department stores such as [http://www.saksfifthavenue.com Saks Fifth Avenue] and [http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ Bergdorf Goodman] are located. Other notable department stores in Manhattan include the world-famous [http://l.macys.com/new-york-ny Macy's] at Herald Square, [https://www.bloomingdales.com/ Bloomingdale's] on 59th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues, and [https://www.nordstrom.com/ Nordstrom] on Broadway at 57th Street. Of course, for dirt-cheap knockoffs, the various Chinatowns in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn respectively are the place to go. New York City is not known for budget shopping, but during major sales, such as the Black Friday sale after Thanksgiving, prices of some out-of-season items have been known to be slashed by as much as 50%, meaning that it is possible to find good deals for genuine luxury brand-name items if you are there at the right time. Savvy New Yorkers shop after Christmas and especially after New Year's. ===Buying art=== Anyone can freely create, display, and sell art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, DVDs, and CDs, based on freedom of speech rights. Thousands of artists earn their livings on New York's streets and parks. Common places to find street artists selling their work are SoHo, the Financial District and near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ===Outlets=== New York City has a number of retail outlet locations, offering substantial discounts and the opportunity to purchase ends-of-line and factory seconds. ===Convenience stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets=== Basic food, drinks, snacks, medicine, and toiletries can be found at decent prices at the ubiquitous '''[http://www.duanereade.com/ Duane Reade]''' (owned by Walgreens), '''CVS''', and '''Rite Aid''' stores. For a more authentically New York experience, stop by one of the thousands of bodegas/delis/groceries. Although some of these stores have a somewhat ramshackle appearance, they are reliable though often not the cheapest places to purchase groceries, water, flowers, coffee, and cooked food, typically 24/7. There are several local and regional chains of supermarkets represented all over the city, including '''Associated''', '''C-Town''', '''D'Agostino's''', '''Foodtown''', '''Gristedes''' and '''Key Food''', and '''Fairway''' and '''West Side Market''' have a few locations. There are also chains such as '''Hong Kong Supermarket''' and '''H-Mart''', which cater primarily to Chinese and Korean customers, respectively. National chains selling food include '''Trader Joe's''', '''Whole Foods Market''', '''Costco''' (mostly in bulk) and '''Target'''. ===Shopping in airports=== Most shops in New York-area airports are chain outlets, the same as can be found in most large airports in the world, so it's pretty difficult to feel the spirit of the fashion capital if you only have 2 hours waiting for a connecting flight. At JFK, JetBlue Airways' new Terminal 5 is populated with modern, cutting-edge restaurants and shops, but terminals 4 and 8 are also relatively good places for retail and duty-free shopping. ===Street vendors=== In New York City it is common for street vendors to set up tables on the sidewalk, close to the curb, and sell items. They are required to obtain a permit to perform this activity, but it is legal. Purchasing from these vendors is generally legitimate, although buying brand name goods from them (particularly expensive clothing and movies) is generally ill-advised unless you want cheap imitation products. It is considered safe to buy less expensive goods from these vendors, but most will not accept payment by credit card, so you will have to bring cash. Be particularly wary of any street vendor that does not sell from a table (especially vendors who approach you with their merchandise in a briefcase), as these goods are almost certainly cheap imitation products. ==Eat== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has, as you might expect of the Big Apple, all the eating options covered and you can find almost every type of food available and every cuisine of the world represented. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants, ranging from dingy cheap pizza-by-the-slice joints to $500-a-plate ''prix fixe'' sushi. Thousands of delis, bodegas, and grocery stores dot every corner of the city and do it yourself meals are easy and cheap to find. [[Street food]] comes in various tastes, ranging from the ubiquitous New York hot dog vendors to the many middle eastern carts at street corners in Midtown. [[Fast food in North America| Fast food]] is as plentiful and as diverse as you can imagine. Fruit stalls appear at many intersections from spring to fall with ready-to-eat strawberries, bananas, apples, etc. available at very low cost. Vegetarian and vegan options abound throughout the city. ===Don't leave without trying=== ====New York pizza==== [[File:NewYorkSlice.jpg|thumb|300px|A slice of the real deal]] A peculiarly New York thing, a true New York pizza is a plain cheese pizza with a very thin crust (sometimes chewy, sometimes crisp), and an artery-hardening sheen of grease on top. From just about any pizzeria, you can get a whole pie with a variety of toppings available, or a "dollar slice" if you just want a piece of plain cheese pizza. The "dollar slice" cost $1 at the start of the 21st century, but prices have risen, and it may cost anywhere between $1.50 and $4 before sales tax, depending on the place and any toppings you want. Just fold in half lengthwise, grab a lot of napkins, and eat – the quintessential meal on the go in New York. Dollar-slice places can be found all over the city, and include the many different variations of "Ray's Pizza", all of which claim to be the original thing. However, perhaps the most respected of the corner joints is the wildly popular '''Joe's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]]. But while pizza in New York is generally considered a fast food, the most respected pizzerias in the city are those that act like sit-down restaurants, and some of them serve whole pies only, no slices. Except for DiFara's, all the following pizzerias use a classic New York style of coal-fired, rather than gas-fired ovens, which allows them to bake their pizza for a very short time at very high temperatures, producing a unique style of crispy, slightly charred crust that makes their output quite different from the average corner slice shop. Every New Yorker has their own personal favorite, but several routinely make it to the top of the list. '''Lombardi's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Little Italy]] is regarded as the oldest pizzeria in town and continues to draw in big crowds of tourists, but '''Patsy's''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|East Harlem]] has long been regarded by connoisseurs as serving perhaps the purest example of plain New York-style coal-oven pizza (don't order any toppings, though). [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is the center of pizza on Manhattan, home to not only Joe's but also the classic '''John's''' and the popular '''Arturo's'''. In Brooklyn, '''Grimaldi's''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|DUMBO]] is hugely popular with lines that go down the street, while '''Totonno's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]] and '''Di Fara's''' in [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Midwood]] remain mainstays with the locals. There are also excellent brick-oven establishments serving Neapolitan or other styles of pizza that are not classic New York but well worth having. ====New York hot dog==== Nothing represents New York [[street food]] like the almighty hot dog. Affectionately called "dirty water dogs" by the locals, a New York hot dog is typically all-beef, served in a plain bun, and topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, or any combination of the three. You can get one from pushcarts on seemingly every street corner and park in the city. Just wrap the dog in a paper napkin and walk along the sidewalk trying not to let the toppings slip and slide all over your hands. And of course, both ballparks make sure to keep their fans' hot dog needs satisfied. However, there are a few places that go a step beyond the typical dirty water dog, with better cooked dogs and a much greater variety of toppings available. Many hot dog enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to the original hot dog stand, '''Nathan's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]], although locals generally view it as a tourist trap. In Manhattan, '''Papaya King''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]]) and '''Gray's Papaya''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]) are favorites, so-named because they also serve tropical drinks with their frankfurters. In addition to their sandwiches, '''Katz's''' on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] is also reputed for an excellent deli dog. In the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]], '''Crif Dogs''' draws people in for their deep-fried, beef-and-pork (and often bacon-wrapped!) dogs. '''Dominick's''' food truck commands a fiercely loyal crowd, who flock to a quiet side of [[Queens/Forest Park|Queens]] to get a taste. People looking for a good bratwurst should try the '''Hallo Berlin''' cart on 54th and Fifth in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], while Chicago purists should head to the '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]]. ====New York bagel==== There is no bagel like the New York bagel anywhere else in the world. Bagels are a doughnut-shaped round of boiled dough that is then baked until it has a distinctive, chewy, sweet interior and a leathery outer crust. They arrived from the Old World with Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and have become utterly New York in character. You can get bagels anywhere in the city, but for the best bagels you may have to trek away from the main tourist sites. The key point, though, is get them when they are hot (and that does not mean reheated in the microwave). Some places actively discourage toasting; try them fresh out of the oven. Good bagel shops will offer a variety of cream cheese spreads and sandwich stuffings, like lox, salmon, tofu spreads, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Many bagel shops are extremely generous with their cream cheese; locals will order "just a schmear" to get a more reasonable amount. On Manhattan, many people swear by '''Ess'a Bagel''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown East|Midtown]], with their giant bagels and huge variety of toppings, although bagel purists respect '''Murray's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea]] for their refusal to allow toasting. Other places in Manhattan which command fiercely loyal followings are '''Brooklyn Bagel''', also in Chelsea, and '''Absolute Bagels''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. In Brooklyn, '''Bagel Hole''' in [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Park Slope]] is a no-frills place with smaller bagels, and is often ranked as one of the top bagels in the city, while over in a quiet section of [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Queens]], '''Bagel Oasis''' is regularly considered among the very best. ====New York pastrami sandwich==== [[File:Katz's Deli - Lunch.jpg|thumb|300px|Corned beef piled high on rye: a Reuben at Katz's]] Another delicacy brought over by Jewish immigrants, pastrami sandwiches are another specialty of New York City. A "Reuben", a grilled sandwich piled high with corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut between two slices of rye bread, is always a good choice. A good deli sandwich doesn't come cheap: be prepared to spend upwards of $20 for a good sandwich, due to the fact that these meats are prepared using natural methods now outmoded by artificial flavorings and mass production. Many delis also serve other Jewish specialties, such as matzo ball soup. If you want pastrami, your best bet is '''Katz's Delicatessen''', an institution on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] that's been serving up excellent sandwiches for over a century. '''2nd Ave Deli''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is a famous kosher deli that's a real throwback to the Jewish delis of old. And if you find yourself over in [[Brooklyn/East|East Brooklyn]], '''Mill Basin Deli''' is known for some of the best pastrami in Brooklyn. ====New York desserts==== Another New York claim to fame is the '''New York cheesecake''', which relies upon heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks to add a richness and a smooth consistency. It was made famous by '''Junior's''', which still commands a loyal crowd with two locations in Midtown, although the original is in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. Other favorites are '''Eileen's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|NoLiTa]], '''Lady M''' and '''Two Little Red Hens''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] and '''S&S''' in the [[Bronx]] (whose cheesecake is also sold at Zabar's on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]). Another dessert of New York origin is the '''egg cream''', also often referred to as a "chocolate egg cream", a blend of chocolate syrup, milk, and seltzer water (note the curious absence of either egg or cream). Though not often on the menu at many diners, many will still prepare one for you if you ask for one. You can also find them in surprising places, like the tiny Ray's Candy Store in the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]]. ===Restaurants=== Maybe it's the size of New Yorkers' tiny kitchens, or perhaps it's the enormous melting-pot immigrant populations, but either way, this city excels at every kind of restaurant. There are fancy famous-chef restaurants, all ethnic cuisines and fusion/updates of ethnic cuisines (second-generation immigrants tweaking their family tradition), plus all the fashionable spots, casual bistros, lounges for drinking and noshing and more. It's only a slight exaggeration to say that virtually every type of cuisine is available in New York. And in some neighborhoods you'll find many national and regional styles represented. However, certain neighborhoods, particularly those in [[Queens]], really shine in terms of the sheer variety available to visitors. Where Manhattan's high rents often result in expensive restaurants and sometimes watered-down, unnaturally sweetened food, Queens' vast array of cuisines are often served primarily to patrons from the country where it originated. Not that Manhattan is completely bereft by any stretch, however: a wide variety of Chinese options can be found in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] and [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], there's the small [[Manhattan/Midtown#Eat|Koreatown]] with some very good (but not necessarily cheap) restaurants, [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Washington Heights]] is the center for Dominican food, [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]] is full of Japanese eateries of various types, and part of [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is known as "Curry Hill" for its proliferation of Indian restaurants. But in Queens, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] offers a vast and diverse array of Chinese (including Northeastern, Sichuan, Hunanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Korean, and Indian eateries; [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] includes a prominent Indian section among a vast Latin American neighborhood whose eateries span the American continents from Chilean to Mexican and almost everything in between; nearby Elmhurst features various Southeast Asian (for example Vietnamese and Thai, with a couple of Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants thrown in) and Chinese cuisines, [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] has locally well-known halal restaurants among a very diverse set of good establishments; nearby Astoria is best known for its Mediterranean food; and [[Queens/Forest Park|Rego Park]] has Uzbek dining halls. In Brooklyn, [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Brighton Beach]] is noted for its Russian eateries, while [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Sunset Park]] is home to a third Chinatown as well as plenty of Malaysian and Vietnamese options. Italian options can be found in virtually every neighborhood, although a higher number appear in [[Staten Island]], [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]], heavily Italian parts of Brooklyn like [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bensonhurst]] and [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bay Ridge]], and the area around Arthur Avenue in the [[Bronx]]. (Italian restaurants in Manhattan's "Little Italy" are mostly for tourists only, and New Yorkers generally avoid Mulberry St. between Canal and Broome. Likewise, you would be hard pressed to find locals eating in the chain restaurants [including chain pizzerias] around Times Square.) Due to the higher cost of living, you are in general expected to tip more in New York City than in other parts of the U.S. As a general rule, tips should start at 18% of the cost of the meal for adequate service, and may go up to 25% for service that goes above and beyond what is expected. ====Dress codes==== Restaurants with entrees under $35 are unlikely to have any preference about what their customers wear. Of course, like most major cities, New York has some expensive, extremely fashionable restaurants that care about, and enforce, a certain level of dress among their customers - but "jackets only" restaurants are very uncommon nowadays to the point at which the restaurant's reputation would make the fact known. If you're from elsewhere in the US and wish to "pass" as a local within Manhattan, pay attention to your shoes and coat. Most local exclusiveness is pretty understated, but where it exists it's generally to distinguish locals from nightlife commuters from New Jersey and Long Island that supposedly threaten to rob bar-filled neighborhoods of their local color. Therefore, if your style doesn't fit in but is obviously from outside the US, you may find yourself welcomed as graciously as any local, if not more so. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarians and vegans will find New York to be a paradise with hundreds of vegetarian-only restaurants and good veggie options in even the most expensive places. There are many vegetarian-only restaurants with offerings varying from macrobiotic food to Ayurvedic thalis or Asian Buddhist food. But, more importantly, almost every restaurant at every point on the price scale has vegetarian dishes that are more than an afterthought. Even '''Per Se''', one of the most expensive and sought after restaurants in the city, has a seven course vegetarian tasting menu well worth the expense. DIY vegetarians will have no problem finding fresh vegetables, a wide variety of cheese, bread, and prepared vegetarian foods in New York supermarkets. ===Street food=== [[File:StreetfoodNY.jpg|thumb|300px|One of the many, many food carts in the city]] Nothing differentiates New York more from other American (and European) cities than the astonishing amount of [[street food|food cooked and served on the streets]]. Starting with the thousands of hot dog stands on almost every street corner, the possibilities are endless. People trek to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] in Queens for a nibble of the famous arepas of the '''Arepa Lady'''. Freshly cooked Indian dosas are served up for a pittance at the '''NY Dosas''' stand in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Washington Square Park]]. The '''Trinipak''' cart on 43rd and Sixth in Midtown serves delicious Trinidadian/Pakistani food. Danny Meyer, the famous restaurateur, runs the burger stand '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]] as well as several other locations throughout the city. The halal offerings in Midtown are legendary ('''Kwik-Meal''' on 45th and Sixth; '''Halal Guys''' on 53rd and Sixth and many others). Most carts serve lunch from about 11AM to 5 or 6PM in the evening and disappear after dark, so look for a cart near you, smell what's cooking, and enjoy a hot and often tasty lunch for a few dollars (a meal costs anywhere from about $2 to $8). Mornings, from about 6AM to 10AM, the streets are dotted with coffee carts that sell coffee, croissants, bagels, and Danish pastries and are good for a cheap breakfast: small coffee and bagel for a dollar or so. From 10AM to 7PM, many vendors sell lunch and dinner choices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros, and halal. Other street vendors sell Italian ices, pretzels, ice cream, and roasted peanuts. Also, look around for the coffee truck (often found in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]]), dessert truck, and the Belgian waffle truck that roam around the city. ===Do it yourself=== New York's many markets and grocery stores make preparing your own food interesting and easy. Almost every grocery store, deli, or bodega has a prepared foods section where you can make your own salad (beware, you are charged by the pound!) or buy ready to eat foods such as burritos, tacos, curries and rice, lasagna, pastas, pre-prepared or freshly-made sandwiches, and many other types of foods. Any supermarket will have enough to take away to the park or your hotel room for a low cost meal. '''Whole Foods''' has five New York City locations, all with a variety of foods and a clean place to sit and eat. '''Zabar's''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] is very famous, with a huge selection of foodstuffs and expensive foods as well as cooking supplies. There is also a '''Trader Joe's''' at [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]] and in 6 other locations every borough but the Bronx for cheap but delicious supermarket buys, and '''Western Beef''' supermarkets offer more foods from different ethnicities than average supermarkets. If you have a place to cook, you'll find almost any kind of food in New York though you may have to travel to the outer boroughs for ethnic ingredients. Most supermarkets have Thai, Chinese, and Indian sauces to add flavor to your pot, and many, especially in Upper Manhattan, have the ingredients necessary for a Mexican or Central American meal, but go to [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for the best Chinese ingredients, Little India in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] for Indian ingredients, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] for all things Chinese or Korean, [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] for Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and South Asian, [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Flatbush and Crown Heights]] for Jamaican, [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] for Kosher, and [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Greenpoint]] for Polish. Ask around for where you can get your favorite ethnic ingredients and you'll find traveling around in local neighborhoods a rewarding experience. ==Drink== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> '''Last call''' can be as late as 4AM, although many establishments will let you stay beyond that, especially in the outer boroughs. It is not uncommon to be locked in a bar after 4AM so people can keep drinking. Wine and liquor are sold at '''liquor stores''', and are not sold at delis or supermarkets. Beer cannot be bought between 4AM and 8AM on Sunday morning (although if you look hard, you can get around this). As in most American cities, drinking alcoholic beverages on the street is illegal. The law is flouted openly in many areas, but bars will not generally let you take your drink outside. ===Popular nightlife neighborhoods=== The only thing about New York City that changes faster than the subway map or the restaurants is the bar scene. While some established watering holes have been around for decades or centuries, the hot spot of the moment may well have opened last week and could likely close just as quickly. On [[Manhattan#Drink|Manhattan]], '''Greenwich Village''' is probably the best neighborhood to go if you are in town for just a brief period, full of locals of all ages, especially students attending NYU. '''Chelsea''' has lots of clubs and a thriving gay scene, and if you are European and looking for a discothèque, this is where you want to be. The '''Meatpacking District''' holds trendier bars and clubs and some expensive restaurants. The '''Lower East Side''', formerly the dingy alternative to the West Village, has become trendier today, with an influx of hipsters. The '''East Village''' also has lots of bars, as well as a sizeable cluster of Japanese bars. Nearby, '''Alphabet City''', once a dangerous drug-addled hell hole, has since cleaned up and is loaded with bars. '''Murray Hill''' is more hip with the 30-year-old crowd, with many Indian restaurants and plenty of watering holes, including a couple of fireman bars and an all Irish whiskey pub. '''Times Square''' is a very touristy area with a few classy hotel rooftop bars, although very few New Yorkers would be caught dead at these places. In [[Brooklyn#Drink|Brooklyn]], '''Williamsburg''' is the capital of NYC's hipster scene, and many of New York's small music venues are here. '''Bay Ridge''' has one of the highest concentrations of bars in the city in a neighborhood that has been generally Irish/Italian and does not have the hipster/yuppie scene common in New York. '''Park Slope''', however, is the yuppie capital of New York and you are more likely to find a tea house serving soy milk than a bar here. There is some low-key nightlife, although this has been on the decline. A number of lesbian bars are in this area. [[Queens#Drink|Queens]] is home to '''Woodside''', an Irish neighborhood great for happy hour and drinking festivities before a Mets baseball game. '''Astoria''' is home to Queens' Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, which covers an entire city block, is walled and filled with trees, indoor and outdoor tables and a cool crowd, and serves great Czech and German beer. And on [[Staten Island#Drink|Staten Island]], '''St. George''' has a few bars located south of the ferry terminal, with good live music. ===Jazz=== NYC has a pretty confident claim to be the world capital of jazz. It exerts a brain drain influence on the rest of the country's most talented jazz musicians, and the live music scene is simply thriving. This goes for all styles of jazz, (except pre-swing trad jazz, which safely belongs to [[New Orleans]]): Latin, modern, fusion, experimental, bebop, hard bop, you name it. '''The Blue Note''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is probably the most famous extant jazz club in the world, with nightly headliners and cover charges to match. The '''Village Vanguard''' is a legendary hole-in-the-wall (also in Greenwich Village), having played host to most of the greats going back to 1935. Other top (i.e., famous—there are fabulous lesser-known places to hear jazz throughout the city) clubs include '''Birdland''' in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] and the '''Cotton Club''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. If the high cover charges in this expensive city are giving you the blues, look at '''Smalls''' and '''Fat Cat''', which are within a block of each other in Greenwich Village and keep the covers as low as possible, so that musicians can actually afford to come! ===Salsa=== Would it be too provocative to declare New York the home of salsa? Possibly, but there's a reason to consider it. Salsa originated in [[Cuba]], but its second home was New York (especially the [[Bronx]]), where it truly exploded and developed into a global phenomenon, driven by innovations from Cuban and later Puerto Rican immigrants. Latin dance, particularly salsa (danced on the two) and other Afro-Caribbean varieties, remains enormously popular, although it's now centered more on a semi-professional ballroom-dancing crowd rather than Latino communities. The '''Copacabana''' near [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]] dates back to 1940, and is probably the city's best known Latin dance club. Other well known options include '''Club Cache''' also near Times Square, the very Dominican '''El Morocco''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Spanish Harlem]], and '''Iguana''' in [[Manhattan/Theater District|west Midtown]]. Many venues in the city hold a salsa night once a week, so poke around the city papers for event listings. ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== New York has some of the most expensive accommodations in the world. Expect to pay $100–$200 for a budget room with shared bath, $250–$350 for a mid-range hotel with a decent room and a restaurant and/or room service; and much higher in a high end hotel. Most accommodations below $200 in Manhattan are a small room with space only for a bed, a TV, perhaps a sink, and little else. Cheaper accommodations may have communal bathrooms (although many will have a sink in the room). Be warned that the quality of hotels varies significantly and, in many cheap hotels away from the center such as along the West Side Highway or in the outer reaches of Queens, you may share the premises with hourly customers! As New York is a popular destination throughout the year, it is necessary to make reservations well in advance. If you plan to be in the city during the height of the tourist season, booking months in advance would be wise. ===Hostels=== Expect to pay up to $50 for a hostel. There are several hostels in Manhattan including two [http://www.jazzhostels.com Jazz Hostels] (located at 36 West 106th Street and 184 Eleventh Avenue) and one official [[Hostelling International]] hostel (located at 891 Amsterdam Avenue--between 102nd and 103rd Streets--in Manhattan), there are many places that call themselves "hostel" and offer accommodations below $100 a night. Some cater exclusively to students. You are strongly advised to make reservations months in advance. ===Taxes=== Room rates are typically quoted excluding taxes, so expect your actual bill to be materially higher than the quoted rate. Taxes include New York State and New York City sales tax (8.875%), a New York City Hotel Occupancy Tax (varies but, for rooms above $40, $2 + 5.875%), and a surcharge of $1.50. For a $100 per night room, expect to pay $117.75, after taxes are taken into account. ===Alternatives to Manhattan accommodations=== You don't have to stay in Manhattan. There are many hotels just outside Manhattan in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]], [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]] and [[New Jersey]] that are cheaper than hotels in Manhattan. Also, due to the high accommodation prices and insider knowledge of the locals, you may want to consider a [[hospitality exchange]]. ===Off-season=== Lower accommodation prices are also generally available in January and February, the end of August, and on Sunday nights. ==Connect== Find free wireless wifi & hotspot across the city online at [http://www.openwifinyc.com/ openwifinyc], [http://www.nycwireless.net/ NYC Wireless], and [http://www.wififreespot.com/ WiFi Free Spot]. Wireless is available in city parks and quite a few public libraries. The Apple store has dozens of computers set up and doesn't seem to mind that many people use them for free internet access, but they can be pretty busy at times. Easy Internet Cafe and FedEx Office are just some of the internet cafes which offer broadband internet at reasonable prices. Finding a store with an open power outlet may be difficult so be sure your device is fully charged and its battery is working properly. Public phones are less and less common, but there are now some free phone charging stations on the street if you are running out of power. Remember to include the 1 and area code when dialing from any phone in New York City - including private "land line" phones in buildings - as 11-digit dialing is always in effect, even when dialing locally. However, you don't need to dial 1 from a cell phone. ==Stay safe== New York was through 2019 statistically the safest large city in the United States, and its crime rate per person was lower than the national average and the crime rate of many small towns, but 2020 saw a frightening jump in shootings, people being pushed onto the subway tracks and bias crimes, with those against people who are or look Asian increasing at the greatest rate, and the violence continued in 2021 and into 2022. That said, the spike still leaves the city much safer than it used to be in the 1980s and 90s. You can be assured of a high police presence in Times Square, public transportation hubs and other major crowded places. In spite of a sharp rise in subway crimes, some of them sensational, rates are still way below the levels in the 1980s, and it is generally safe to travel around at night in the subway as long as you use common sense and keep a moderate level of vigilance. The most common crime against tourists (not including being overcharged!) is bag snatching. Never let go of your handbag (putting other bags down is OK, as long as you guard them carefully), especially in the subway but also when eating at a restaurant. Take special care if you are sitting outdoors or in a crowded self-service restaurant. Leave your passport and other valuables that you don't need to carry in a hotel safe or hidden in your suitcase. Don't flaunt a wad of money if you can help it; if you want to be safer, count your money in your room before you go out and take only what you think you may need. Unless you have protective outer wear, consider not wearing expensive jewelry, and hide valuables like cameras when you're not using them. While muggings are rare, they do happen. Take a tip from seasoned New Yorkers and always try to be aware of who's walking near you in all directions (especially behind you), at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially if you find yourself on a lightly traveled or poorly lit street. Certain neighborhoods that are off the tourist path should be avoided in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Riverside Park and Central Park can be dangerous at night. If you go to an evening outdoor concert at one of the parks, follow the crowd out of the park before heading toward your destination. Airport-style security is common at buildings, museums and tourist attractions, even the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. Generally you can expect to have your bags checked (either manually by a security guard or through an x-ray machine) and walk through a metal detector. Unlike their counterparts at JFK and LaGuardia, security screenings at building entrances are surprisingly quick and efficient - and you can even leave your shoes on! If you think you've inadvertently wandered into a dangerous area, hop into a cab, if available, or into the nearest subway station and go elsewhere. If a subway platform is deserted, stay within sight of the station agent if possible. New York has its share of odd people: talkative pan-handlers, lonely people just wanting a chat, religious preachers, people with psychological disorders, etc. If you prefer not to speak with someone who approaches you for a chat, do what most New Yorkers do: completely ignore them or say "Sorry, gotta go" while continuing to walk at a brisk pace. Watch out for cyclists and even motorcyclists riding, sometimes at high speeds, on the sidewalk or the wrong way on one-way streets. This has become a constant in some neighborhoods. Also, you will notice that New Yorkers routinely jaywalk, but don't do it yourself unless you have good sight lines and can do so safely. Despite the stereotypes, many New Yorkers are nice people and don't mind giving out directions (time allowing), so don't be afraid to ask! If you ever get into trouble, approach the nearest police officer. You'll find them to be friendly, polite, and very helpful. ==Cope== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Cautions about firearms|New York City has some of the nation's strictest gun laws, and handgun permits issued elsewhere — including New York State licenses — are not honored within the five boroughs of the city. Some popular venues have a "No guns" sign posted outside, leading people to falsely assume such weapons are prohibited only in certain places. In fact, they're just as illegal outside these venues as inside. Attempting to leave weapons with security guards or police prior to entry will likely lead to very serious criminal charges. Don't bring a gun to New York City, even if you're just passing through by air (LaGuardia and JFK) or by car.}} ===Language=== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although in many communities, it is common to hear other languages that are widely understood within the neighborhood. By far, the most common non-English language is Spanish, as about one in four residents speak Spanish, especially in several neighborhoods in the Bronx, Bushwick, Corona, Jackson Heights, Washington Heights, East Harlem and West Harlem. There are also several neighborhoods, especially [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] that have a high concentration of Chinese immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Fuzhounese. You can expect to hear Russian spoken on the streets in parts of South Brooklyn, and Yiddish or Hebrew in other parts. In some of these neighborhoods, some locals may not speak very good English, but store owners and those who would deal frequently with tourists or visitors will generally speak English. Most municipal government services in New York City are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. The upside to this linguistic confusion is that, while you can find a restaurant or other establishment for nearly every culture somewhere in Manhattan, catering to English-speaking tourists, more adventurous travelers may be able to find a more authentic experience for less money among an ethnic community somewhere in the outer boroughs. ===Water=== The quality of tap [[water]] in New York City is considered to be among the best in the world (unless you are in an old building with outdated plumbing). There is generally no good reason to drink bottled water in preference to New York City tap water. Lower-end restaurants will simply place glasses of ice water on your table (and refill them constantly, for free). At nicer restaurants you will be asked “what kind of water” you want. Asking for tap water is completely acceptable in any restaurant; your other choices are “bottled” (non-carbonated water, such as Fiji or Evian) or “sparkling” (which almost always means Pellegrino). === Toilets === Public restrooms are few and far between in New York City, and it got worse when the subway system closed their restrooms during the pandemic. The parks department maintains [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bathrooms a list of "comfort stations" in their parks], and the [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park one at Bryant Park] in Manhattan is even something of a tourist attraction. Public libraries also have free restrooms. There are a small number of self-cleaning, coin-operated toilets in the city, which require quarters (25¢) and are always wheelchair-accessible. Large stores and sit-down restaurants usually have restrooms for paying customers. Otherwise, look for a church or police station that's open and ask if you can use the restroom. ===Information=== * {{listing | name=Citizen Service Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=311 (lines open 24/7) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= New York City's official non-emergency help line, available in 171 languages for questions (parade hours and routes, parking restrictions, transport problems) and complaints (litter, noise pollution, access). }} ===Babysitting=== * {{listing | name=Baby Sitters' Guild | alt= | url=http://www.babysittersguild.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-682-0227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bookings 9AM–9PM daily, cash payments only. For stressed and busy parents visiting New York, round-the-clock baby-sitting is available short- or long-term from $20 per hour (4-hour minimum) and cab fare (approx. $10). Multilingual sitters are also available. }} ===Smoking=== Smoking in public places is highly restricted. It is prohibited in indoor sections of bars, restaurants, subway stations and trains (all transit system property), public parks, public beaches, pedestrian malls, both indoor and outdoor stadiums and sports arenas, and many other public places. If you light up in any of these places, you are subject to a summons and fine, ejection, and/or indignant reactions from residents. There do remain a small number of legal cigar bars that are exempt, as are the outside areas of sidewalk cafes and the like, but these are very much the exception. If you need to smoke while eating or drinking, be prepared to take a break and join the rest of the smokers outside, whatever the weather; many establishments have large space heaters. There is also some vaping on the streets of New York. ====Cannabis/marijuana and other drugs==== '''Cannabis and marijuana are legal in New York''' for those 21 or older. Adults may possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana or up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate and consume it anywhere tobacco smoking is permitted —— it is the only jurisdiction in the USA where public marijuana smoking is legal. You will smell it walking down the street with some frequency. Regulated retail sales are not scheduled to begin until the latter part of 2022, but New Yorkers are embracing legal weed with typical impatience and irreverence, and cannabis sales occur openly in every tourist-dominated area of the city, including Times Square and most Manhattan & Brooklyn parks. Because NYC law only prohibits driving under the influence of cannabis and possession thereof by minors/children, you'll be hard-pressed to find a cop who'll lift a finger to stop open cannabis sales (they have bigger fish to fry), though unfortunately the way a dealer is treated by police often depends on skin color. Purchase cannabis at your own risk, but only the dealer commits a crime. '''Purchasing hard drugs in New York City is dangerous.''' Penalties for possession are draconian, including long prison sentences, and legal representation is expensive. Fake hard drugs and hard drugs laced with poisonous fentanyl are common. ===Consulates=== New York City is home to diplomatic missions from virtually every country on Earth due to the presence of the United Nations. Most countries have consulates here that double as the permanent mission to the United Nations, even if a country may otherwise not have diplomatic relations with the United States. {{Embassy|left=<br> * {{flag|Albania}} {{listing | name=Albania | alt= | url=http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/usa/en/new-york-consulate | email= | address=320 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-255-7381 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Algeria}} {{listing | name=Algeria | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=15 E 47th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-6931 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Andorra}} {{listing | name=Andorra |alt=| url= | email= | address=27F, Two United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750-8064 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750-6630 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-12-26| content=The actual Andorran embassy rather than a consulate. }} * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=336 E 45th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-3588 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} {{listing | name=Antigua and Barbuda | alt= | url=https://www.abconsulate.nyc/ | email= | address=305 E 47th St #6a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212-541-4117 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/en | email=cnyor@mrecic.gov.ar | address=12 W 56 St | lat= | long= | directions=btwn 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1-212-603-0400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-541-7746 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Armenia}} {{listing | name=Armenia | alt= | url=https://usa.mfa.am/en/ | email= | address=119 E 36th 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url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=3378&language=en-US | address= 866 2nd Ave 14th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-223-6200| tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=https://www.bdcgny.org/ | email=Contact@bdcgny.org | address=34-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-6767 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-682-9211 | hours= | price= | emergency contact number=+1-646-645-7242 | content= }} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | alt= | url=https://www.foreign.gov.bb/consulates-general/ | email=newyork@foreign.gov.bb | address=820 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-551-4325 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/newyork | email=NewYork@diplobel.fed.be | address=1065 Avenue of the Americas, 22F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212 586-5110 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-582-9657 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/ | email=consulado@brazilny.org | address=1185 Avenue of the Americas, 21F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-777-7777 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-827-0225 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/united_states-etats_unis/new_york.aspx?lang=eng | email=CNGNYG@international.gc.ca | address=1251 Avenue of the Americas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-596-1628 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-596-1790 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://newyork.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email= | address=520 12th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-244-9456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url=http://nuevayork.consulado.gov.co/ | email= | address=10 East 46th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-798-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212 972-1725 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | alt= | url=http://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/consulate-general-of-denmark---new-york/ | email=nycgkl@um.dk | address=One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-4545 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-1904 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | alt= | url=https://www.consuladord-ny.net/ | email=cdmny@verizon.net | address=1501 Broadway Suite 410 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-768-2480 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-768-2677 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt |alt=| url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Consulate_Newyork/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=1110 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-759-7120 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-308-7643 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=41005&contentlan=2&culture=en-US | email=consulate.nyc@formin.fi | address=866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 250 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750 4400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750 4418 | hours=M-F 8:45AM–1PM and 2-4:45PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/spip.php?rubrique7 | email= | address=934 5th Ave | lat=40.7739 | long=-73.9656 | directions=btwn 74th and 75th Sts | phone=+1-212-606-3600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-606-3620 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Consulate general of France in New York | wikidata=Q2995343 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{{listing | name=India |alt=| url=https://indiainnewyork.gov.in | email= | address=3 E 64th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-774-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-861-3788 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/newyork/en/default.aspx | email=information.newyork@kemlu.go.id | address=5 East 68th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-879-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-570-6206 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://web.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40066 | email= | address=345 Park Ave, 17F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-319-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-980-9475 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://www.israelfm.org | email=info@newyork.mfa.gov.il | address=800 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions=between 42nd and 43rd Sts | phone=+1-212-499-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url=http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it | email=info.newyork@esteri.it | address=690 Park Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-737-9100 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-249-4945 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp | email= | address=299 Park Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-8222 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-319-6357 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kenya}} {{listing | name=Kenya | alt= | url=https://kenyaembassydc.org/contact-us-1/ | email=newyorkconsulate@kenyaembassy.com | address=866 UN Plaza, Ste 4016 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-421-4741 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-486-1985 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url=https://mauritius-newyork.govmu.org/Pages/index.aspx | email= | address=211 East 43rd St, 22nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-949-0190 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-697-3829 | hours=9:30AM–5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url=http://www.consulmexny.org | email= | address=27 E 39th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-217-6400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-545-8197 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/united-states/about-us/consulate-general-in-new-york | email=nyc@minbuza.nl | address=666 3rd Ave, 19th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-557-2200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-370-1954 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/usa/norway-usa/new-york/ | email=cg.newyork@mfa.no | address=825 3rd Ave, 38th floor | lat=40.755876 | long=-73.970210 | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-7500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-646-430-7599 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49167127 | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.pcgny.net/ | email= | address=556 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-764-1330 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-764-6010 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url=https://novaiorque.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/ | email=consulado.newyork@mne.pt | address=866 2nd Ave, 8th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-845-0042 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=http://newyork.mae.ro/ | email=newyork@mae.ro | address= 200 East, 38th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 682 9122 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 972 8463 | hours= | price= | content=General consulate }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | address=866 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-2740 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url=http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/ | email=consulate.ny@foreign.gov.za | address=333 E 38th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-213-4880 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-213-0102 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/NUEVAYORK/ | email=cog.nuevayork@maec.es | address=150 E 58th St, 30-31F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-355-4080 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-644-3751 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/New-York/ | email=newyork@consulateofsweden.org | address=445 Park Ave, 21st floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-888-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-888-3125 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/cgny.html | email=nyc.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | address=633 3rd Ave, 30F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-5700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-599-4266 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/usnyc_en/index.html | email=consular@tecony.org | address=1 E 42nd St, 4F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-0088 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-421-7866 | hours= | price= | content=Office has same function as an official consulate. }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://newyork.bk.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx | email=consulate.newyork@mfa.gov.tr | address=821 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-6560 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-983-1293 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://ny.mfa.gov.ua/en | email=gc_usn@mfa.gov.ua | address=240 East, 49th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-6965 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-371-5547 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/ny/ | email= | address=845 3rd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-745-0200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-3062 | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, which can be booked on the phone, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://newyork.uae-embassy.org/ | email=newyorkcon@mofa.gov.ae | address=535 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-419-7670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} }} ==Go next== Locals would ask why you ever want to leave, but New York is a great jumping-off point to other locations in the [[Metro New York|metro area]] (including [[New Jersey]] and [[Connecticut]]) or anywhere in the [[Boston]]-[[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] Megalopolis corridor. ===New Jersey=== Despite being a constant target of mockery and jokes from New York, the densely-populated Garden State has plenty of great attractions to offer nearby: * '''Hudson Waterfront''' — The portion of New Jersey that directly faces Manhattan along the Hudson River. The region is traversed by the {{convert|18.5|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} '''Hudson River Waterfront Walkway''' that runs, albeit discontinuously, from the George Washington Bridge down to the city of Bayonne and offers clear views of the Manhattan skyline. ** '''[[Jersey City]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the Financial District is New Jersey's second largest city. Jersey City is a diverse city with lots of multicultural shops and restaurants, and it is often referred to as New York’s "sixth borough". It can be reached from Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel, the PATH trains (the bi-state subway), or the many ferries that zip passengers across the Hudson River. ** '''[[Hoboken]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the West Village and Chelsea is the alleged birthplace of baseball (most erroneously believe that the birthplace is Cooperstown, NY) and actual birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Hoboken is a small city in area with a great assortment of prewar buildings and conspicuous lack of many corporate establishments. The piers have great views of Manhattan, a large selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs, and are a good place to walk around. Hoboken can be reached from Manhattan by the PATH train or by bus from Port Authority as well as by NY Waterway ferries. ** '''[[Fort Lee]]''' — Occupying the western end of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is home to the site of the eponymous Revolutionary War fort, as well as a high concentration of Korean and Japanese restaurants that spill deep into the neighboring towns. Fort Lee is easily reached by walking, biking, or taking a bus/jitney across the George Washington Bridge from the adjacent bus terminal on the Manhattan side of the bridge. * '''[[Jersey Shore]]''' — The Jersey Shore starts just a few miles south of New York City. It stretches for almost {{mi|130}}, and along it are private and public beaches. There are numerous activities along the Jersey Shore. [[Sandy Hook]], part of the National Gateway Area and home to one of the few nude beaches around New York, Gunnison Beach, can be easily accessed using the SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan. The service operates during the beach season and goes directly to the Hook. A convenient train ride on the NJ Transit trains from Penn Station will get you to several more of the towns on the Jersey Shore, including [[Asbury Park]], [[Manasquan]] and [[Point Pleasant Beach]]. Buses from Port Authority also take passengers to other spots along the Jersey Shore not served by train from New York, such as [[Seaside Heights]]. ** '''[[Atlantic City|Atlantic City]]''', '''[[Wildwood (New Jersey)|Wildwood]]''', and '''[[Cape May]]''' at the southern edge of New Jersey are home to beaches, casinos in Atlantic City, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Just a 2-hour drive from New York, and plenty of buses also operate to Atlantic City from Port Authority. * '''Six Flags Great Adventure''' in [[Jackson Township (New Jersey)|Jackson]] — An 80-minute drive from Manhattan sits the largest regional theme park in the world. Six Flags Great Adventure features 12 monster roller coasters and is next to the Wild Safari (one of the largest drive-through safaris in the world). Kingda Ka is the tallest rollercoaster in the world, stretching taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the attached drop tower is also the tallest of its kind as well. There is also Six Flags Hurricane Harbor right next door (the largest water park in the Northeast). New Jersey Transit provides bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan when the park is open (May–October). * '''[[Princeton]]''' — Also an easy train ride on New Jersey Transit, Princeton offers a quiet, tree-lined town, good for strolling or for visiting the Princeton University campus. Take the Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction, then transfer to the shuttle train (known locally as the "Dinky") to ride directly into campus. * '''[[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]]''' — Although most tourists only come here to arrive or depart in the city’s international airport, Newark is also home to Branch Brook Park, which contains one of the largest collections of cherry trees in the nation and makes for a great day trip during cherry blossom season in the spring, and the Ironbound, a district full of Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish restaurants and cuisine. Newark is a major transport hub in the New York area, with NJ Transit and PATH trains frequently operating to/from Midtown and Lower Manhattan. ===New York State=== * '''[[Long Island]]''' — When you travel to NYC in the summer, a great idea is to check out Long Island. With its beautiful long white sand beaches you can have it all: the big city and the summer holiday. Many New Yorkers do that every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if it is hot. Take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to [[Long Beach (New York)|Long Beach]] ($9.00 off-peak or $12.50 peak), and from there go south to the beach itself. Another option is to take a long day trip on the Hampton Jitney from various stops in NYC to the East End, where Long Island wine country is on the [[North Fork]] and [[The Hamptons]] are on the South Fork. * '''[[Fire Island]]''' — an all-pedestrian summer-resort island off the coast of Long Island. Fire Island is home to many vacation communities on the western part of the island (Ocean Beach being the most populous, with the most restaurants and bars that make an excellent day trip). The eastern part of the island is home to the largely gay communities of Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines. Western Fire Island is reachable by ferry from Bay Shore on Long Island. Bay Shore is about an hour's train ride on the Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan, and the ferry ride from Bay Shore is another 30 minutes. Ferries to Ocean Beach from Bay Shore run about once every hour during the summer. Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines are reachable by ferry from Sayville. The easternmost community, Davis Park, is reachable by ferry from Patchogue. * '''The [[Palisades]]''' — On the western bank of the Hudson River, there are cliffs that rise sharply. These cliffs are known as the majestic Palisades. They range from 300 to 500 feet. They start in the northern portion of Jersey City and stretch all the way to Nyack, New York. There are numerous viewpoints, trails and campsites along the Palisades. The Palisades can be easily reached from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. Palisade Interstate Park and Parkway start north of the bridge. * '''[[Westchester County]]''' and the '''[[Hudson Valley]]''' — Home to the country's only government-operated theme park - [[Rye (New York)|Rye]] Playland - as well as beautiful neighborhoods. There are pretty communities along the Long Island Sound and inland, and the Hudson Valley (which extends north of Westchester) is truly beautiful; the train route (Metro North Hudson Line to [[Poughkeepsie]] or Amtrak to [[Albany (New York)|Albany]]) along the Hudson River is one of the loveliest in the country. Westchester County starts just north of the NYC borough of the Bronx. * '''[[Adirondacks|The Adirondacks]]''' are the largest state park in the United States, and are only a 3- to 4-hour drive away on I-87. The area is home to mountains, small villages, and winter sports. * Western New York is the land of the '''[[Finger Lakes|Finger Lakes]]''', '''[[Niagara Falls]]''', '''[[Thousand Islands|Thousand Islands]]''', and nice towns. Up to an 8-hour drive on the Thruway. * '''Woodbury Commons''', in [[Orange County (New York)|Orange County]] — This is one of the largest outlet chains in the Northeast, with over 200 stores. Take exit 16 ([[Central Valley-Harriman|Harriman]]) on I-87. If you don't have a car, there are several bus alternatives from Manhattan like Gray Line New York, Hampton Luxury Liner and Manhattan Transfer tours. ===New England=== * '''[[New Haven]], [[Connecticut]]''' — {{convert|75|mi}} away, New Haven is a 1-hour-45-minute ride from Grand Central Terminal via Metro North Railroad, and home to Yale University. Megabus, Greyhound and Amtrak also provide transportation. * '''[[Cape Cod]]''' is a 5-hour drive from New York north on I-95. Cape Cod is home to nice towns, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and entertainment. Also accessible by Peter Pan Bus Lines. * '''[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]''' — Beantown, home to the Freedom Trail, incredible seafood, Harvard University in nearby [[Cambridge (Massachusetts)|Cambridge]], and the Boston Red Sox (who are the most hated sports team of most New Yorkers), is 4 hours north on I-95 ($15–20 one way by bus on Greyhound, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus or Mega Bus), with a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal every hour around the clock or $60–80 one way on Amtrak from Penn Station. * The rest of '''[[New England]]''' has a lot to offer, including national parks, beaches, mountains and skiing. ===Elsewhere=== * '''[[Philadelphia]]''' — The birthplace of American independence and the nation's first capital is 1 hour 20 minutes away by Amtrak, very feasible for a day trip or side trip from New York City. A cheaper but somewhat slower method of getting there is to either take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line to Trenton and change for SEPTA or take a bus from Midtown or Chinatown. * '''[[Washington, D.C.]]''' is the capital of the United States and a four-hour train ride on the Acela Express. The National Mall, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the numerous attractions that D.C. has to offer. * There are more beaches to check out in '''[[Delaware]]''' and '''[[Maryland]]''', such as '''[[Ocean City (Maryland)|Ocean City]]''' and '''[[Rehoboth Beach]]''' * '''[[Montreal]]''' is a 7-hour drive away, plus time to go through the checkpoint at the border. Also accessible by plane, Greyhound and Trailways. 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New York is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> {{printDistricts}} {{COVID-19 box|New York State requires facial coverings when traveling on public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, buses, taxis and rideshares), at airports, bus stations and train stations. In New York City this includes all subways and buses, the PATH train, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. New York City recommends indoor masking at all public indoor spaces; individual establishments may require them (for example, '''Broadway theatres''' have a mask mandate until the end of June). Be sure to check for any requirements in advance.|lastedit=2022-05-20}} One of the world's greatest cities, '''[https://www.nycgo.com/ New York]''' (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of [[Central Park]], and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness. Here the power, wealth and culture of the United States is on full display in one of the largest and most iconic skylines in the world, in the food and music to be found around every corner, and in the diverse population of immigrants who come from every corner of the globe to take part in what this city has to offer. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southernmost part of the [[New York (state)|state of the same name]] and at the center of the [[Mid-Atlantic]] region, New York City has a population of approximately 8.3&nbsp;million people. The [[Metro New York|New York Metropolitan Area]], which spans lower [[New York (state)|New York]], northern [[New Jersey]], and southwestern [[Connecticut]], has a population of 18.9&nbsp;million, making it the largest metropolitan area in the U.S.<br clear="all"/> See also Wikivoyage's topic articles for New York City: [[New York City with children]], and [[LGBT New York City]]. ==Boroughs== New York City consists of five '''boroughs''', which are five separate counties. Each borough has a unique culture and could be a large city in its own right. Within each borough individual '''neighborhoods''', some only a few blocks in size, have personalities lauded in music and film. Where you live, work, and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are. <span id="Districts">The five New York boroughs are:</span> {{Regionlist |regionmap=New York City District Map.png |regiontext= |regionmapsize=400px |region1name=[[Manhattan]] |region1color=#b569b5 |region1items= New York County |region1description= The famous island between the Hudson and East Rivers where most of the skyscrapers are, with many diverse and unique neighborhoods. Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]], [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Wall Street]], [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]], and the trendy neighborhoods of [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo]]. It is also home to One World Trade Center in [[Manhattan/Lower Manhattan|Lower Manhattan]], which is the largest skyscraper in the western hemisphere as of 2021. |region2name=[[Brooklyn]] |region2color=#67b7b7 |region2items= Kings County |region2description= The most populous borough, and formerly a separate city, south and east of Manhattan across the East River. Known for artists, music venues, beaches, and [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]]. |region3name=[[Queens]] |region3color=#459745 |region3items= Queens County |region3description= U-shaped and located to the east of Manhattan, across the East River, and north, east, and south of Brooklyn. Queens is the home of the city's two international airports, the New York Mets professional baseball team, the United States Open Tennis Center, and New York City's second-largest Chinatown (in [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]]). With over 170 languages spoken, Queens is the most ethnically diverse region in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world. |region4name=The [[Bronx]] |region4color=#a4a460 |region4items= Bronx County |region4description= North of Manhattan Island, the Bronx is home to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the city's beloved New York Yankees professional baseball team. |region5name=[[Staten Island]] |region5color=#c9815e |region5items= Richmond County |region5description= A large island in New York Harbor, south of Manhattan and just across the narrow Kill Van Kull from New Jersey. The borough has the unfortunate nickname of ''The Forgotten Borough'', due to the fact that it lacks a subway connection and has a weaker political influence compared to the other boroughs. Unlike the rest of New York City, much of Staten Island has a somewhat suburban or even rural character. }} [[File:Empire State Building From Rooftop 2019-10-05 19-11.jpg|thumb|The famous Empire State Building]] ==Understand== [[Image:Richard Rabinowitz Winter 2006 305.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Central Park is pretty at any time of the year.]] New York City is a major global center of international finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and culture, and is among the world's most important and influential cities. It is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters. Many of the world's largest corporations have their headquarters here. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and most countries have a consulate here. This city's influence on the world and all its inhabitants is hard to overstate, as decisions made within its boundaries often have impacts and ramifications around the globe. Immigrants (and their descendants) from over 180 countries live here, making it one of, if not the most cosmopolitan city in the world. Travelers are attracted to New York City for its culture, energy and cosmopolitanism. ===History=== The first human settlers are believed to have arrived in the area at around 7000 BCE, though this settlement was later abandoned. A subsequent wave of settlers, known as the Lenape people, would then arrive at around 1000 BCE. Although they have been largely wiped out from the area since the days of European settlement, many of the thoroughfares used by them, such as [[Broadway (street)|Broadway]], continue to be in use to this day. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] in 1609, who named the colony New Amsterdam ([[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam''). The colony was conquered by the [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1664, who re-named the colony New York. Columbia University, the most prestigious in the city, and one of the most prestigious in the United States, was founded during the British colonial period in 1754. For much of the War of Independence, New York City remained a British stronghold. The British only withdrew from the city in 1783, allowing George Washington's troops to march in and claim it for the United States of America. New York City became the first capital of the United States of America in 1789, though this status was short-lived as the capital was transferred to [[Philadelphia]] only a year later. Nevertheless, during that period, the first United States Congress was convened at what is now Federal Hall on Wall Street, and George Washington was also inaugurated as the first President of the United States on the steps of Federal Hall. The Supreme Court of the United States was first convened at the now-demolished Royal Exchange Building, which was adjacent to Federal Hall. ===Orientation=== The borough of Manhattan is a long, narrow island nestled in a natural harbor. It is separated from The Bronx on the north east by the Harlem River (actually a tidal strait); from Queens and Brooklyn to the east and south by the East River (also a tidal strait); and from the State of New Jersey to the west and north by the Hudson River. Staten Island lies to the south west, across Upper New York Bay. In Manhattan, the terms “uptown” and “north” mean northeast, while “downtown” and “south” mean to the southwest. To avoid confusion, simply use “uptown” and “downtown.” Street numbers continue from Manhattan into the Bronx, and the street numbers rise as one moves farther uptown (however, in the Bronx, there is no simple numerical grid, so there may be 7 blocks between 167 St. and 170 St., for example). Avenues run north and south. In Brooklyn, street numbers rise as one moves south. Queens streets are laid out in a perpendicular grid – street numbers rise as one moves toward the east, and avenues run east and west. Staten Island's grid system is small and insignificant, only covering one neighborhood. The term “the city” may refer either to New York City as a whole, or to the borough of Manhattan alone, depending on the context. The other boroughs - Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens - are sometimes referred to as the "outer boroughs.” ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 38 | febhigh = 41 | marhigh = 50 | aprhigh = 61 | mayhigh = 71 | junhigh = 79 | julhigh = 84 | aughigh = 82 | sephigh = 75 | octhigh = 64 | novhigh = 53 | dechigh = 43 | janlow = 26 | feblow = 28 | marlow = 35 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 68 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 50 | novlow = 41 | declow = 32 | janprecip = 4.1 | febprecip = 3.1 | marprecip = 4.4 | aprprecip = 4.3 | mayprecip = 4.7 | junprecip = 3.8 | julprecip = 4.6 | augprecip = 4.2 | sepprecip = 4.2 | octprecip = 3.8 | novprecip = 4.4 | decprecip = 3.9 | janh2o = | febh2o = | marh2o = | aprh2o = | mayh2o = | junh2o = | julh2o =b | augh2o = | seph2o = | octh2o = | novh2o = | dech2o = | description = {{forecastNOAA|New York|40.7142|-74.0059}} }} New York City has a humid continental climate and experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers (Jun-Sept), cool and dry autumns (Sept-Dec), cold winters (Dec-Mar), and wet springs (Mar-Jun). Average highs for January are around 38°F (3°C) and average highs for July are about 84°F (29°C). However, temperatures in the winter can go down to as low as 0°F (-18°C) and in the summer, temperatures can go as high as 100°F (38°C) or slightly higher. The temperature in any season is quite variable and it is not unusual to have a sunny 60°F (16°C) day in January followed by a snowy 25°F (-3°C) day. New York can also be prone to snowstorms and nor'easters (large storms similar to a tropical storm), which can dump as much as 2 feet (60&nbsp;cm) of snow in 24–48 hours. Although snowstorms are a regular occurrence during the winter months, the snow rarely lies more than a few days before it partially melts. Major snowstorms can happen as early as Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) and as late as the second week in April, though this is not the norm. Tropical storms can also hit New York City in the summer and early fall, and with climate change occurring apace, they can bring truly torrential rains. ===People=== The diverse population runs the gamut from some of America's wealthiest celebrities and socialites to homeless people. New York's population, formed by millions of immigrants, has been diverse since the city's founding by the Dutch, and successive waves of immigration from virtually every nation in the world make New York a giant social experiment in cross-cultural harmony. The city's ethnic heritage illuminates different neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Manhattan's Chinatown remains a vibrant center of New York City's Chinese community, though the very large Chinese community in Flushing, Queens, has rivaled if not eclipsed it in importance, and three other Chinatowns have formed in New York City: the Brooklyn Chinatown in Sunset Park; the Elmhurst Chinatown in Queens; and the Avenue U Chinatown in the Homecrest section of Brooklyn. Traces of the Lower East Side's once-thriving Jewish community still exist amid the gentrified neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars, but there are Chasidic communities in Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Harlem has been gentrifying and diversifying and remains a center of African-American culture in New York. East (Spanish) Harlem, though also significantly gentrified, still justifies its reputation as a large Hispanic neighborhood. Little known to most tourists are the large Dominican neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Brooklyn's Greenpoint is famous for its formerly large and vibrant Polish community, of which only a bit remains, and the Flatbush section - once home to the Brooklyn Dodgers - is today a huge and thriving Caribbean and West Indian section. Queens and Brooklyn are known for being home to many of New York's immigrant groups, which since 1990 have included large numbers of Russians, Uzbeks, Chinese, Irish, French, Filipinos, Yugoslavians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Koreans, Thais, Africans, Arabs (from throughout the Middle East and northern Africa), Mexicans, Dominicans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Colombians and Jamaicans. Queens is the single most diverse area on Earth, having the most languages and ethnic groups living in one place. ===Economy=== New York City is home to 46 of the Fortune 500 companies. Its gross metropolitan product of $1.7 trillion is the largest of any American city and represents roughly 9% of the American economy. If it were a nation, the city would have the 16th-highest GDP in the world. New York is the national center for several industries. It is the home of the three largest U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX) and many banking and investment firms. Though these companies have traditionally been located in the area around Wall Street in the Financial District, many have offices in other parts of the city, such as Midtown. New York is the hub of the country's publishing, fashion, accounting, advertising, media, legal, theater, and art industries. The city boasts several top-tier hospitals and medical schools, which train more physicians than those in any other city in the world. ==Talk== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although it is common to hear other languages from around the world. There are many [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]-speaking neighborhoods with large Latino populations, and it is possible, albeit somewhat difficult, for a non-English-speaking tourist to get by in New York speaking only Spanish. Many establishments in the main commercial and tourist areas have Spanish-speaking staff on duty. Many municipal government services in New York City are also available in Chinese ([[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] & [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]) and Spanish, and most federal and state government services are available in the latter as well. [[Yiddish phrasebook|Yiddish]] is widely spoken among Chasidic Jews. Cantonese is the main language among New York City's Chinese community, though a significant minority are immigrants from [[Fuzhou]] and hence speak the [[Fuzhou dialect phrasebook|Fuzhou dialect]]. Traditionally, English in New York City was spoken with distinctive accents, which differed according to ethnicity, neighborhood and social class (compare the Queens accent of Donald Trump with the Brooklyn accent of Bernie Sanders, both New Yorkers, as an example). Some of these accents are notable for being among the few non-rhotic American accents. You may still encounter the traditional accents when talking to older working-class New Yorkers, though they are gradually dying out in favor of a more nearly general American accent. Due to its large Ashkenazi Jewish population, many Yiddish terms have also made their way into local English slang. You may also hear the New York dialect of '''African-American Vernacular English''' (AAVE) being spoken among African-Americans, and a distinctive dialect known as '''New York Latino English''', with noticeable influences from Puerto Rican and Dominican Spanish, is spoken by many Latinos. ==Get in== ===By plane=== New York City ({{IATA|NYC}} for [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes|all airports]]) is well connected by air with flights from almost every corner of the world. Three large airports, and several small ones, serve the region. John F. Kennedy International Airport ({{IATA|JFK}}) and Newark Liberty International Airport ({{IATA|EWR}}) are large international airports, while LaGuardia Airport ({{IATA|LGA}}) is a busy domestic airport. All three airports are run by [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/index.html The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]. Inter-airport transfers: * '''Bus/subway''' - Connections between airports using the bus/subway/PATH trains are the cheapest option, but will require many transfers. Set aside a ''minimum'' of 2 hours for travel time. * [https://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/ Go Airlink Shuttle] - Shared van service to or from most of Manhattan. * '''Shared ride van services''' - Some companies as [https://www.etsairportshuttle.com/ ETS Airport Shuttle] and [http://www.allcountyexpress.com/ All County Express] run very infrequent shared ride van service between airports. * '''Taxis''' - the fastest option when changing airports. A taxi between JFK and LGA will cost about $25–29 and should take 30 minutes. A taxi between LGA and EWR will cost about $78 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. A taxi between JFK and EWR will cost about $85 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. [[File:AirTrain JFK passes TWA Flt Ctr jeh.JPG|thumb|right|AirTrain [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK]] passes by the iconic TWA Flight Center, the Eero-Saarinen-designed head house of Terminal 5 at the Kennedy Airport]] ====John F. Kennedy International Airport==== {{Main|John F. Kennedy International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|JFK}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.639722 | long=-73.778889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=John F. Kennedy International Airport | image=JFKNewYorkTerm4 1.jpg | wikidata=Q8685 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=New York's main airport and a major hub for American, Delta, and JetBlue, as well as other domestic and international airlines. If you are arriving into New York by plane from overseas, it is likely that JFK will be your point of entry. }} If you arrive at this airport from overseas, be prepared to wait in line at Customs & Border Protection, often over an hour if you are not a permanent resident of the United States. As cellphones are not allowed in waiting lines, you may want to bring a book or other non-digital entertainment. If you are departing from this airport, beware that it's a huge and '''congested''' airport with six terminals. Make sure you know what terminal you're leaving from before you get to the airport, and it's recommended that you arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international ones, to check in and pass through security without a huge increase in blood pressure and/or a last minute dash worthy of the Olympics, but without any of the medals. If you're going to Manhattan, you can get there by '''taxi''' for a flat fare of $52, '''bus plus subway''' for $2.75, or the '''AirTrain'''—a 24h people mover system that takes passengers to the nearby '''Jamaica''' subway and rail stations for $8 (AirTrain + subway card). From Jamaica you can take the NYC subway lines E, J or Z further into [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]] and the island of [[Manhattan]], with travel time being between 50 and 60 minutes to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. A faster option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train to Penn Station taking 35 minutes and costing $4-8 from Jamaica Station. [[File:2015-04-09 06 37 03 Digital train time table at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|The advantage of arriving at [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] is the direct access to a railway station served by fast trains not only to New York City but also to the whole northeast corridor of the United States]] ====Newark Liberty International Airport==== {{Main|Newark Liberty International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|EWR}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.6925 | long=-74.1686 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Newark Liberty International Airport | image=Newark Liberty International Airport from the Air.jpg | wikidata=Q466786 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=In the state of [[New Jersey]], west of Manhattan, serves as New York's second major international airport, New Jersey's primary airport, and a major hub for United Airlines. It is also the starting point of the world's longest nonstop commercial flight; the flight from Newark to Singapore on Singapore Airlines that takes a whopping 19 hours to cover a distance of 9,521 miles (15,323 km) }} You can get into New York City by '''taxi''' for $50-70. Other taxi companies that run cabs to different destinations are also available from the airport. For a cheaper option, take the '''train''': the NJ Transit commuter rail to Penn Station takes about 30 minutes and costs $15.25 each way. [http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/wireless/html/selectdirection.jsp?route=62 'New Jersey Transit Bus #62 and other NJT Buses] - The most inexpensive option, New Jersey Transit #62 bus runs from in front of the airport terminals to Newark Penn Station (one-way fare $1.60; exact change only; 25min). From there, you may take a PATH subway train ($2.75) either to World Trade Center station in lower Manhattan (25min), or, to Journal Square, where you can transfer to the Journal Square-33rd St train across the platform, which runs to the following stops along 6th Ave: Christopher St in Greenwich Village, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd St, and 33rd St. Plan on 90 minutes including waiting times. The #62 Bus operates 24/7 between Elizabeth and Newark Penn Station, including holidays. Service generally runs every 10-15 minutes weekdays, 15-20 minutes Saturdays, and 20-30 minutes Sundays, with overnight service every 30 minutes. The '''[https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train AirTrain Newark]''' is easily accessed from the airport terminals via elevator/escalators and runs 24 hours to Newark Airport Rail Station, 10min away, however, there's a $7.75 fee when exiting/entering to the Newark Airport Station (the $7.75 fee is included in the $15.25 NJ Transit train ticket). From here you can take a NJ Transit train (30min ride, every 15-30min) to New York Penn Station (34th St & 8th Ave in Manhattan) or Amtrak train to other destinations along the east coast. Amtrak also runs trains to Manhattan, but they cost $20-30. ''NJ Transit tickets are not valid on Amtrak trains.'' '''NJ Transit trains stop at both Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station, so if your destination is Manhattan, stay on till you reach New York Penn Station.''' Newark Airport's station along the Northeast Corridor gives it a major advantage over JFK and LGA, as long-distance '''Amtrak''' trains going as far south as [[Virginia]], as far north as [[Massachusetts]], and as far west as [[Harrisburg]] also stop at the station. [[File:LaGuardia Airport.JPG|thumb|right|LaGuardia was built as a seaplane harbor and the Marine Air Terminal still stands, serving Delta (land-bound) flights]] ====LaGuardia Airport==== {{Main|LaGuardia Airport}} {{go | name=[[LaGuardia Airport]] | alt={{IATA|LGA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.77725 | long=-73.872611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=LaGuardia Airport | image=LaGuardiaairport.jpg | wikidata=Q319654 | content=The smallest of the New York Metropolitan Area's three major airports, but also the closest to Midtown Manhattan. Almost all direct flights from LGA are to destinations within 1,500 miles. Most flights are domestic; however, there are international flights to Canada, Aruba, the Bahamas and Bermuda. The [[Art Deco]] ''Marine Air Terminal'', used by Spirit Airlines, as well as JetBlue for their flights to Boston, is one of the oldest airport terminals that is still in use in the world. It has long been considered dingy and one of the worst major airports to fly out of, but that has changed with the opening of the new Terminal B in 2021, and the new Terminal C in 2022. }} ====Long Island MacArthur Airport==== * '''[http://www.macarthurairport.com/ Long Island MacArthur Airport]''' (Islip Airport) ({{IATA|ISP}}) is 45 miles east of midtown Manhattan in Ronkonkoma in the Town of [[Islip]] on Long Island. The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, a major discount carrier in the US. To travel between the city and ISP: ** '''A shuttle bus''' (10 minutes, $5) operates between ISP and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. From there, you can take a train to Penn Station in Manhattan. (1.5 hours, $12.75 off-peak hours or $17.50 peak hours). The Long Island Railroad offers a [http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/ discount package for MacArthur Airport travelers]. ** '''[https://reservations.hamptonjitney.com/ Hampton Jitney]''' operates bus services from Ronkonkoma to Manhattan costing $25; the bus stop is a short cab ride away from ISP. ** ''' [https://sct-bus.org/schedules/s57.pdf S57 bus]''' operates to/from the airport to Ronkonkoma for $1.50. However, it isn't coordinated with the trains like the shuttle. ====Westchester County Airport==== * '''[https://airport.westchestergov.com/ Westchester County Airport]''' ({{IATA|HPN}}) is 25 miles northeast of midtown Manhattan near the town of [[White Plains]] and is served by American, Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue, and United, mostly for flights on the East Coast. To travel between the city and HPN: ** '''[https://transportation.westchestergov.com/timetables-and-maps Bee-Line Bus #12]''' (fare $2.75; {{phone|+1-914-813-7777}} for details) operates service to the White Plains Metro-North station. From there, you can take a Metro-North train ($9.75 off-peak and $12.75 peak) to any of various points in the Bronx, or 125th St/Park Ave and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Trains run roughly every half hour for most of the day and take approximately 40 minutes to an hour. ====Stewart International Airport==== * '''[https://www.swfny.com/ Stewart International Airport]''' ({{IATA|SWF}}) is 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, near [[Newburgh (New York)|Newburgh]]. It mainly serves flights to/from Florida. To travel between the city and SWF: ** A [https://leprechaunlines.com/stewart-newburgh-beacon-shuttle/ shuttle bus] ($1, 40 minutes, Mon-Fri only) connects SWF with the Beacon Metro-North Railroad Station. From there, you can take a train into Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan ($17.50 off-peak, $23 peak, approximately 90 minutes). ** [https://web.coachusa.com/info/shortline/ss.stewartairportexpress.asp?nt=1 Shortline] operates bus service ($20, 90 minutes) between the airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Buses are timed based on arrivals and departures of Norwegian Airlines flights. ====Trenton-Mercer Airport==== * '''[http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/trenton-mercer-airport Trenton-Mercer Airport]''' ({{IATA|TTN}}) is 63 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan and offers limited commercial service on Frontier Airlines. Passengers flying into Trenton can reach Manhattan by taking a taxi to the Trenton train station and then taking the Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line or Amtrak to Penn Station. * '''[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/en/teterboro.html Teterboro Airport]''' ({{IATA|TEB}}) is the most popular choice for general aviation and business jet travelers out of New York City. Air taxi and air charter companies such as [http://www.privatejetsteterboro.com/ Private Jets Teterboro]. [https://theearlyairway.com/ The Early Air Way], [https://monarchairgroup.com/ Monarch Air Group], [https://www.mercuryjets.com/ Mercury Jets] and [http://www.jscharter.com/ Jetset Charter] fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals. ===By train=== ====Amtrak==== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} [[File:NYC Penn Station 7th Avenue Entrance 2013.jpg|thumb|The entrance to Penn Station, which is the main intercity hub in New York City]] [https://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak], {{phone|+1-800-USA-RAIL}}, operates from {{marker|type=go|name=New York Penn Station|url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nyp|lat=40.750552|long=-73.993465}} ({{IATA|NYP}}), directly under '''Madison Square Garden,''' between 31st and 33rd St between 7th & 8th Aves. Popular trains leaving during rush hours can fill up quickly; it is a good idea to make reservations [https://www.amtrak.com/ online], or via phone, and pick up your ticket using a credit card or your confirmation number at one of the electronic kiosks throughout the station. On some of the non-business routes, for example New York to Montreal, Amtrak actually takes more time and costs more money than taking the bus or renting a car. Check and compare schedules and prices before booking. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-express-train Acela] train provides regular 150 mph (240 km/h) intercity service between major points along the east coast such as [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Boston]], [[Baltimore]], [[Philadelphia]], [[New Haven]], and [[Providence]]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train Northeast Regional] provides the same service only marginally slower for much lower prices (although the Acela has a slightly nicer interior). Amtrak services are also available to points along the East Coast down to [[Florida]], across the [[South (United States of America)|southeast]] to [[New Orleans]], to points between New York and [[Chicago]], including [[Pittsburgh]] and [[Cleveland]], to New York state including [[Albany (New York)|Albany]], [[Rochester (New York)|Rochester]], [[Buffalo]] and [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]], and to [[Toronto]] and [[Montreal]] in [[Canada]]. Service to [[California]] takes 3 days and requires a change of train in Chicago. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/station-lounges ClubAcela Lounge], near the big security desk in Penn Station, offers complimentary drinks, wi-fi access, newspapers and magazines, and clean bathrooms. Access to the club is granted to travelers with sleeper tickets, First Class Acela tickets, or Amtrak GuestRewards SelectPlus membership. ====Commuter rail==== New York City is served by three commuter railroads: [[File:Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2.jpg|thumb|The more spectacular Grand Central Terminal at night. This station is the terminating point for all Metro-North service]] *'''[http://www.mta.info/lirr Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Atlantic Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.6846|long=-73.9770|url=http://web.mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/AtlanticTerminal.htm}} in Brooklyn and [[Long Island]] with New York City stops at Jamaica Station. The LIRR also serves Atlantic Terminal station in Brooklyn. LIRR tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[http://www.mta.info/mnr Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North)]''' operates between {{Marker|type=go|name=Grand Central Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.752813|long=-73.977215|url=https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/}} and points north and east of the city all the way to [[Connecticut]]. Trains also stop at the Harlem station on 125th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The New Haven line serves cities along the coast with branch lines to [[Danbury]] and Waterbury. The Hudson Line serves points along the Hudson River like Tarrytown, Croton-Harmon, Peekskill, and Cold Spring, and terminating at [[Poughkeepsie]]. The Harlem Line serves Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties to White Plains, Brewster, and Southeast, the station that provides shuttle service to Wassaic. At New Haven, passengers may transfer to Amtrak or to the ''Shore Line East'' providing local service between New Haven and New London, Connecticut. Metro North tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[https://www.njtransit.com/ New Jersey Transit]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Hoboken Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.7349|long=-74.0291|url=https://www.nywaterway.com/hobokennjtransitterminalterminal.aspx}} in [[Hoboken|Hoboken, New Jersey]] and points in [[New Jersey]]. It is the only commuter railroad in New York City that isn't owned by the MTA. The Northeast Corridor line goes to [[Princeton]] and [[Trenton]]. Services are also available for points along the Jersey Coast via the North Jersey Coast Line, and to north-central suburbs like Summit, Peapack-Gladstone, or Morristown via the Morris & Essex Line, which is divided into the Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch. It also services the town of Montclair via the Montclair-Boonton line. With a transfer in {{Go| name = Secaucus Junction| url = https://www.njtransit.com/station/secaucus-junction-station| lat = 40.7616 | long = -74.075}} or a PATH or ferry connection in Hoboken, to points north of the city (in New Jersey and New York State west of the Hudson), via the Pascack Valley and Bergen/Main/Port Jervis lines. The Raritan Valley Line serves some western suburbs, and is accessed via a PATH connection in {{Go| name = Newark Penn Station| url = https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nwk | lat = 40.7346999 | long = -74.1645518}}, which is in [[Newark|Newark, New Jersey]]. Connecting service is available from Trenton to [[Philadelphia]] via SEPTA or to [[Camden (New Jersey)]] via RiverLINE. Connecting service to Newark Liberty International Airport is available from some Northeast corridor trains. NJ Transit tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. ====PATH==== [http://www.panynj.gov/path/index.html PATH] (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) is a subway system connecting New York City to [[Hoboken]], [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], and various points on the [[New Jersey]] shore of the Hudson River. Two lines pass under the Hudson and enter the city, one terminating near the World Trade Center site downtown, the other at 33rd Street in midtown (see [http://www.panynj.gov/path/maps.html map]). The PATH station at 33rd Street is not connected to, nor part of Penn Station. PATH costs $2.75 per ride. An RFID-type stored value card called ''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/smartlink.html Smartlink]'' affords PATH users discounts: $21 for 10 trips; $42 for 20 trips; $84 for 40 trips. However, the card itself must be purchased ($5, $24 including 10 trips). The PATH system accepts the MTA system's [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard] (but not Unlimited Ride MetroCard). For the visitor traveling from New Jersey daily, it is more convenient and possibly cheaper to purchase the MetroCard to travel on both the PATH and the MTA systems. However, there is no free MetroCard transfer between PATH and MTA subways/buses. ===By bus=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content=A large number of bus routes end at this terminal. }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By bus (OLD - need to delete)=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. Many, but not all, bus companies operated from the: * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content= }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By boat=== New York City has always been one of the world's most important passenger sea ports, and arriving by ocean liner or cruise ship still remains an extraordinary and stylish method of arrival. In addition to passenger service from the Cunard Line, many cruise ships start or end their voyages in New York City. *'''[http://www.cunard.com/Ships/Queen-Mary-2/ The Cunard Line]''' operates regularly scheduled passenger service between the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and [[Southampton]], [[United Kingdom]] as well as [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]] aboard the '''RMS Queen Mary 2''', the grandest, largest ocean liner ever built. The trip takes 6–7 days and costs $800–6,000 depending on the cabin and season. *More mundane arrivals can be had from New Jersey via '''NY Waterway''' and '''SeaStreak''', two fast ferry services. ===By car=== While most people would advise against entering New York City by car (see the "Get around" section below), it is accessible by a number of highways: From New Jersey there are three Hudson River crossings: The George Washington Bridge (on I-95, US 1 and US 9) in [[Fort Lee]] drops you off in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], the Lincoln Tunnel (on NJ Route 495) in [[Weehawken]] will bring you to [[Manhattan/Theater District|Midtown Manhattan]], and the Holland Tunnel (on I-78) in [[Jersey City]] leaves you in [[Manhattan/TriBeCa|lower Manhattan]]. Depending on where you are heading to in New York City and the time of day, you'll want to take advantage of the different crossings, but if you have the time and are looking for the most scenic of the three, take the George Washington Bridge's upper level for spectacular views of New York City; Hudson County, New Jersey; and the Hudson River. If you are heading to Staten Island, Queens or Brooklyn you can also take the Goethals Bridge (on I-278) in [[Elizabeth]]; the highway cuts across Staten Island and continues over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. The other routes into Staten Island from NJ are the Outerbridge Crossing in [[Perth Amboy]], which puts you in Tottenville near the southern tip of the island, and the [[Bayonne (New Jersey)|Bayonne]] Bridge, which leaves you in extreme northern Staten Island. From Upstate New York, you can take one of several highways into the Bronx, including the New York State Thruway, which becomes the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx (both roads are I-87). The Connecticut Turnpike/New England Thruway (I-95) and the Merritt Parkway/Hutchinson River Parkway are good routes from [[Connecticut]] and areas of [[Westchester County]] near the Long Island Sound. From [[Long Island]] you can take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or the Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway for access to Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The Southern State and Belt Parkways are useful for Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. ==Get around== {{infobox|"Left luggage"|Because of security concerns, there are very few left luggage, storage lockers, or coat-check service at ''any'' New York train station. This includes Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal; however the Amtrak checked and left luggage point at Penn Station is still operating, but only for ticketed passengers. There are left luggage services in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 4 at '''JFK Airport'''. The left luggage office in Terminal 4 is open 24 hours. There is also a luggage storage at Building 4 of JFK, which will require photo ID. '''Schwartz Travel & Storage''', with three locations in Midtown Manhattan close to Penn Station is one of several left luggage services; the price per day is $7-10 per bag. Most left luggage services will only accept cash but a few of them include a lounge where users can watch TV and use the Wi-Fi services. Some hotels will store luggage for customers who have checked out of the hotel.|}} ===On foot=== For shorter distances, there is no better way of getting around New York than hitting the sidewalk. If you use the subway or buses, you will almost certainly need to walk to and from stations or stops. In all areas of New York a traveler is likely to visit, all streets have wide, smoothly-paved sidewalks. For long distances, walking is also fine and a great way to see the city. ===Public transit – buses and subways=== [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] [[Image:Metro Card.JPG|thumb|250px|right|MetroCard]] [[File:New York City Subway (9073523546).jpg|thumb|right|The New York City Subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city. However, it can get really, really crowded, especially during rush hour.]] '''[https://omny.info/how-omny-works OMNY]''' allows passengers at all subway stations and on all MTA buses to pay by "tapping" their credit card or smart device that accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Fitbit Pay. If you tap in with a physical card the first time, to transfer, you can not use that card on a mobile wallet for the second tap: you must still use the physical card. OMNY uses a large reader module with an LCD display mounted to the front of the turnstiles. If you take 12 paid OMNY trips with the same device or card starting Monday, you’ll automatically ride free for the rest of the week through Sunday. '''MetroCard''' is a pre-paid debit card for transit fares that will be phased out by 2024. MetroCards, which cost $1, can be bought online, at station booths, and at vending machines in subway stations. The vending machines in the stations accept credit cards; however, MetroCard vending machines will require that you type in your 5-digit zip code, or your regular PIN on international cards. You can add either value or time (i.e. unlimited trips) to your Metrocard at vending machines in stations. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. The PATH rapid transit rail system between New York and New Jersey has a separate fare structure. PATH accepts payment by MetroCard, but no free transfers are available to or from MTA subways or buses. JFK AirTrain also accepts MetroCard, but again there are no free transfers are available. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and Amtrak trains do not accept MetroCards, but Westchester Bee Line Buses, Roosevelt Island Tram, and NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) do [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm accept] them. OMNY is accepted on all subway stations and MTA-operated buses as well as Metro-North and LIRR; however it will ''not'' work on NJ Transit as NJT will be using a different fare payment system. ====[https://new.mta.info/fares Fares]==== Up to three children 44 inches (112 cm) tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] A $1 fee is charged for each MetroCard purchased at station booths and vending machines. This fee does not apply when buying a card from neighborhood merchants, who may insist to be paid cash only (even if they otherwise accept credit cards with displayed logos), and if so, buy a lowest available [http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm pre-valued] $11.00 card that may be later refilled at MetroCard vending machine with credit card. However, expired MetroCards can be exchanged at station booths and vending machines free of charge, and the remaining balance will also be transferred to the new card. Most vending machines accept cash, but only return up to $9 in change. Debit and credit cards are accepted at vending machines; international card users need to input '99999' on the keypad when the ZIP code is requested. However, staffed station booths only accept cash, and no $50 bill if buying less than $30 or $100 bill if buying less than $70. *'''Single Ride MetroCard''' – costs $3 and is good for one use. It allows no free transfers between the subway and bus, and it is only valid for two hours after purchase. *'''Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCards''' – are available in amounts from $5.50 to $80. Each local bus or subway trip deducts $2.75 from your card; each express buses trip deducts $6.75. Usage of the PATH system deducts $2.75, and usage of JFK AirTrain deducts $5. You can add more money to your MetroCard at a later time. The amount you should add is (''number of rides'' &times; $2.75). Regular MetroCard is the best option if you are spending a few days in New York and plan to use the subway or bus fewer than 12 times. :Additionally, a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard allows for one '''free transfer''' during a two hour window immediately following a paid fare: :*From subway to local bus :*From local bus to subway :*From local bus to local bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :*From express bus to subway :*From express bus to local bus :*From express bus to express bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :A Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard may be used to pay for up to four fares at one time at a subway turnstile or bus. :You can transfer from subway to subway as often as you like, provided that you do not exit the subway system by leaving through a turnstile or gate. Many subway connections are possible in this way, by using in-station connections between the various lines. Indeed, the Guinness Book of World Records tracks the fastest times of groups that have tried to ride every single New York City subway train line on one fare - some have spent over 24 consecutive hours riding in the subway! Just remember that if you leave the subway and re-enter, you will be charged a second fare. :Additionally, if you board a local bus and pay the $2.75 fare with a MetroCard, you can transfer to an express bus for the reduced price of $4.00 (instead of the standard $6.75 express bus fare). *'''Unlimited Ride MetroCards''' – are available in 7-day ($33) and 30-day ($127). They are valid from the time you first use them until midnight of the 7th and 30th day, respectively. Do the math; these cards may work out to be cheaper if you plan on using public transport frequently during your stay. For example, the 7-day pass is worth it if you take at least 12 rides. It works out to roughly two trips every day for a week, so those who commute round-trip within the city every day for one week can benefit from this. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. Once used, 18 minutes must elapse before it can be used at the same station (or on the same bus route). This is to prevent a group of people from sharing a single Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Hence, each member of the group will require their own Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Unlimited Ride MetroCards are NOT valid on express buses, JFK AirTrain, or PATH trains to New Jersey. If you are arriving at JFK Airport and take the AirTrain, the machines at the station do not sell Unlimited Ride cards. You should pay for the AirTrain ($5) and buy an unlimited card at the subway station. *'''7-Day Express Bus Plus''' – costs $62 and allows unlimited use of not just local buses and subways, but also express buses. If you are staying in Staten Island, Queens, or Westchester county and plan to commute to the city during your visit, this pass may be advantageous to you. *Also available are two passes good only for unlimited use of the ''JFK AirTrain'': a 30-day unlimited AirTrain pass for $40, and a 10-trip pass for $25. You can also get discounted tickets to certain events by showing your MetroCard when purchasing tickets. Current promotions are listed on [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/tourism/mc_promotions.htm the MetroCard website] ====OMNY==== OMNY only supports full-fare and pay-per-ride options and has free at OMNY-enabled subway stations and bus routes. There will be additional fare options to be available in the future. ===By subway=== [[Image:NYC subway-4D.svg|thumb|550px|Map of the New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway]] Despite a reputation for being dirty, the subway, which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, is the fastest and best way to travel around four boroughs of the city. Unfortunately for people who live there, it hasn't reached Staten Island, which is instead served by a [[#By the Staten Island Railway|separate railway]]. Fares are $2.75 (unless you use Single Ride MetroCard, which is $3), regardless of distance traveled. The much-feared subway crimes of the 1970s and 1980s are for the most part a thing of the past, and it is usually completely safe. Just remember to use common sense when traveling late at night alone. Try to use heavily-traveled stations, remain visible to other people, and don't display items of value publicly. While violent crime is rare, petty crime - especially theft of iPhones and other expensive electronics - is very frequent, so be aware when using your phone on the train. * '''Overhead signage next to each track indicates the trains that stop at that particular track and the direction they are heading'''. In addition, the trains themselves are marked by signage that indicates their route. Subway stations are ventilated to the street, so they can be quite cold in the winter. In summertime, the stations can be much warmer than the outside temperature. The trains themselves are air-conditioned and usually quite comfortable, but keep the temperature of stations in mind when planning your trip. * '''Some stations, especially local-only ones, have entrances which provide access to trains headed in one direction, not both'''. Read the signage outside the entrance to know which direction the train heads toward. If it heads in the opposite direction of where you need to go, enter across the street. * '''Wait for riders to disembark before getting on the train'''. Exiting passengers will push past you if you are in their way when the train opens its doors. Like New Yorkers. * Some trains are '''express''', meaning that they skip local stations to provide faster service. Wherever there is an express train, there is also a '''local''' train that makes all stops. '''Local and express trains often use different tracks, so be sure to board the correct train.''' For example, the 2 and 3 are the express trains for the Broadway–7th Avenue Line between 96th Street and Chambers Street in Manhattan, while the 1 runs local alongside them. Some express trains run local or do not run at all late at night, and '''there are some lines in which there is an express train only during rush hours, in one direction.''' These trains either use a diamond-shaped icon instead of a circle-shaped one or are the Z train. * During weekends and late nights, '''certain trains do not operate or operate on a limited schedule or route, many express trains make local stops, and some subway entrances are closed'''. Detailed information is available on [http://www.mta.info the MTA website]. Additionally, maintenance work is usually concentrated on weekends and overnight. Notices of maintenance are posted at stations and on [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/ the MTA website], so check online to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember, if you do feel confused, ask for help. Construction-related service changes confuse many New Yorkers, so the best person to ask is a subway employee. The entire subway system is massive and interconnected, so do not fear — there will almost always be another way to get to your destination without spending hours on the train. * '''A free subway map can be [http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html found online], or obtained at staffed station booths'''. Station agents can also assist you with directions, although agents may not always be easy to find. Free bus system maps for each borough, which are also available on the MTA website and from most bus drivers and some subway station booths, double as fairly good street maps that show the exact location of every subway station. Additionally, for convenience, subway maps are displayed in every station and on every train. Some stations also have touchscreen information panels that feature route planners. * If you accidentally skip your destination, '''don't panic'''. Get off at the next station and ''do not go out onto the street'' to try to get to the opposite platform. Doing so will not count as a transfer and you will be charged for the MetroCard swipe. Instead, navigate underground to get to the other platform, following the signs. As mentioned above, some stations do not have passage between the platforms; in this case, ask a subway employee which station ahead does let you cross over, wait for the next train there, then cross over. Tell them which station you are trying to get to, because they may suggest a different subway line that can get you there faster; since you are coming back, it does not matter which line you take if you transfer back to your original line. * '''If you don't feel completely safe, such as if you are traveling very late at night, look for the black-and-white striped bar mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling of the station which marks the location of the conductor's car''', and board there. Generally, every car will be equally safe, but you may feel better with another pair of eyes nearby. ====Route overview==== '''Every subway route is identified by either a letter or a number, not by a color like in [[Boston]] or [[Washington, D.C.]]''' Therefore, if you ask where the "green line" is, a New Yorker will look at you like you're insane, since the green line is really three different lines. The only reason why some lines are the same color is because in Manhattan, they use the same set of tracks as the other lines colored in that specific color. '''It may be possible for trains from one line to be diverted to a platform normally intended for another line, especially during weekends and other periods of maintenance work.''' * The Seventh Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|1}}{{rint|nycs|2}}{{rint|nycs|3}}) serves Broadway above 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue below 42nd Street, and is useful to get to the West Village, Chelsea, and Tribeca neighborhoods as well as the Staten Island or Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty ferries (1 to South Ferry station) and Columbia University (1 to 116th Street station). In Manhattan, '''the 1 train is local, while the 2 and 3 trains are express.''' Late nights, all routes may run local. * The Lexington Avenue Line trains ({{rint|nycs|4}}{{rint|nycs|5}}{{rint|nycs|6}}{{rint|nycs|6d}}) were essentially the only trains on the East Side above 23 Street until the construction of the Q Second Avenue Subway (see below). Useful to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station or 6 to 77th Street station), Guggenheim Museum (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station), and other East Side museums. Also useful to get to the Statue of Liberty (4 or 5 to Bowling Green station), Chinatown (6 to Canal Street station), and the Stock Exchange (4 or 5 to Wall Street station). The 4 also runs uptown through Spanish Harlem to 161 Street–Yankee Stadium and other destinations in the Bronx. In Manhattan, '''the 4 and 5 trains are express, and the 6 train is local.''' * The Flushing Line ({{rint|nycs|7}}{{rint|nycs|7d}}), dubbed the "International Express", runs crosstown along 42nd Street (making a good late-night alternative to the upstairs Shuttle – see below) and out to Queens, making stops in Filipino, South Asian, Hispanic, and Chinese/Korean neighborhoods, as well as to Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center near Flushing. A 2015 one-stop extension lengthened the terminus to the new Hudson Yards neighborhood on the West Side. '''The 7 train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line'''; however, it does offer express service during rush hours, toward Manhattan in the morning and toward Flushing in the afternoon. * The Eighth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|a}}{{rint|nycs|c}}{{rint|nycs|e}}) serves Eighth Avenue/Central Park West between 14th and 116th Streets, then St. Nicholas Av., Broadway, and Ft. Washington Av. starting at 125th St. in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. Between 50th and 59th streets, the E branches off to Queens, and the B and D trains join the A and C trains for the journey uptown along Central Park West (the B and C make local stops). This section is useful to get to the Museum of Natural History (B or C to 81st Street station), and the Cloisters Museum (A to 190th Street station). Take an uptown E train or Rockaway-bound downtown A train for access to JFK Airport. In Manhattan, except late nights, '''the A train is express, while the C and E trains are local.''' However, the E is the fastest express train in Queens, very useful for access to Jamaica and JFK if you are coming from Midtown. * The Sixth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|b}}{{rint|nycs|d}}{{rint|nycs|f}}{{rint|nycs|fd}}{{rint|nycs|m}}) runs on 6th Avenue from West 4th Street to 47th–50th Streets, and is useful for accessing the New York Public Library Main Branch (42nd Street station), Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick's Cathedral (47th–50th Sts. station). In Manhattan, '''the D is express, the B is local above 59th St., and the F and M trains are local.''' **Going downtown below West 4th Street, these trains go on their own separate ways. The D goes down 4th Avenue in Brooklyn to Coney Island. The F goes to Coney Island on its own route. The B goes express in Brooklyn and ends at Brighton Beach alongside the Q train, which also goes to Coney Island. The M goes east alongside the Nassau Street line (see below), but then branches again up Myrtle Avenue to Middle Village in Queens. **Going uptown, the B and D trains branch west and join the A and C trains (see above). They branch again toward the Bronx after 145th Street (which is the way to get to the 161 St–Yankee Stadium stop). The M train branches east and joins the E along 53rd street for the Museum of Modern Art (5 Av/53 St station), then heads off to Queens. The F train makes one more 6th Avenue stop at 57th Street before turning east to become an express train in Queens, making a stop at [[Manhattan/Roosevelt Island#Roosevelt Island|Roosevelt Island]] and joining the E, M, and R trains. * The Nassau Street Line ({{rint|nycs|j}}{{rint|nycs|z}}) starts in Broad Street, goes along Nassau Street in Lower Manhattan, before making stops along Fulton Street Brooklyn and terminating in the Jamaica area of Queens. It's useful if you are transferring from a train that doesn't serve Lower Manhattan, but also if you are going to part Queens or Brooklyn. '''The J train is local, and the Z train is a skip-stop train that only operates during rush hour.''' * The Broadway Line ({{rint|nycs|n}}{{rint|nycs|q}}{{rint|nycs|r}}{{rint|nycs|w}}) runs down Broadway below 42nd Street and on Seventh Avenue and 59th Street above Times Square. The Broadway Line trains are useful for accessing Chinatown (Canal St), SoHo/NoHo (Prince St), NYU area (8th St), Union Square (14th St), the Empire State Building (34th St), Times Square (42nd St), Carnegie Hall (57th St–7th Av station), Central Park (57th St–7th Av and 5th Av/59th St stations) and the southern end of the Upper East Side (5th Av/59th St and Lexington Av/59th St stations). The Q train goes further uptown through the Upper East Side via the new Second Avenue Line, while the N and W trains head out to [[Queens/Long Island City and Astoria|Astoria, Queens]]. The R also goes up past Astoria to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] and beyond, and is joined by the W down through the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] and South Ferry (Whitehall St). Like the D and F trains, the N and Q trains also provide service to Coney Island via their own separate routes: The N goes solo, and the Q runs alongside the B (see above). In Manhattan, '''the N and Q trains are express and the R and W trains are local. However, the W train only operates on weekdays.''' The N usually runs local late nights, and sometimes the Q does, too. * The Canarsie Line ({{rint|nycs|l}}) also runs crosstown along 14th Street in Manhattan, then through [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] and Bushwick and eventually to Canarsie in Brooklyn. '''The L train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * The Crosstown Line ({{rint|nycs|g}}) runs along most of Western Brooklyn and into Long Island City in Queens. At no point on its route does it stop in Manhattan. '''The G train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * There are three Shuttles ([[File:NYCS-bull-trans-S.svg|20px]]) throughout the system. The 42nd Street Shuttle connects Times Square on the West Side with Grand Central Terminal on the East Side. The Franklin Avenue Shuttle in Brooklyn makes four stops – at Fulton Street (transfer to C), Park Place, Botanical Gardens (transfer to 2, 3, 4, and 5), and Prospect Park (transfer to B and Q). The Rockaway Park Shuttle connects with the A train at Broad Channel before branching off toward Beach–116th Street on the Rockaway peninsula in Queens. ===By PATH=== The '''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/ PATH]''' can be used to travel within Manhattan, from 33rd St along 6th Ave to Christopher Street. It covers a small territory, but in theory, you can use it if you have to travel its exact route. Unlimited Ride Metrocards cannot be used on the PATH. PATH also accepts the SmartLink Card (similar to the MetroCard, but the SmartLink Card cannot be used on the subway). The PATH train can be a great way to get around lower Midtown along 6th Avenue. Like the subway, PATH operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PATH trains usually arrive every 5–10 minutes (based on the time of day), but overnight, they may only come every 35 minutes. ===By the Staten Island Railway=== The '''[http://new.mta.info/sir Staten Island Railway]''', true to its name, is a railway line that serves Staten Island. It is owned and operated by the MTA. It is free '''except''' at the Tompkinsville and St. George stations. There, the price is the same as the subway ($2.75), and is payable by MetroCard (free transfers from MTA buses work, just as is the case with subways). SIR departure times from the terminal at St. George are usually coordinated with those of the [[#By ferry|Staten Island Ferry]]. The SIR consists of one line that travels along the East Shore of Staten Island, ending at Tottenville. A full timetable with other information can be found [http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/pdf/sircur.pdf here]. ===By commuter rail=== Commuter rail lines are mostly used for traveling between the city and its suburbs, owing to the vast existence of the Subway; however, they can be used for intracity transit as well. A handful of destinations are closer to commuter rail stops but far from the subway. MetroCards are ''not'' accepted on commuter rail; separate single or period tickets ''must'' be bought. When purchasing commuter railroad tickets, it is advantageous to purchase them online or in railroad stations prior to boarding. While tickets are available for sale on trains, there is an on-board surcharge that makes them significantly more expensive. The '''[http://www.mta.info/lirr/ Long Island Rail Road]''', often called the '''LIRR''' runs from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn, and has limited rush hour service to Long Island City, Queens. The Port Washington Branch goes to [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Northeast Queens]] which, aside from Flushing and Citi Field, is not served by the subway system. The Main Line, which contains most of the branches to the different parts of Long Island, goes to [[Queens/Jamaica|Southeastern Queens]], including Jamaica, Laurelton, and Rosedale. The Atlantic Branch, which ends in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], goes to [[Brooklyn/East|East New York]] and [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Bedford-Stuyvesant]], both in [[Brooklyn]]. This branch is not accessible from Manhattan, however. The LIRR is also the fastest way to get from JFK to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, and also runs to many popular getaways in [[Long Island]], such as Long Beach, Port Jefferson, and Montauk. The LIRR has a somewhat deserved reputation for poor on-time performance, however this is more of a problem in the farther eastern reaches of the railroad and not so much a problem in New York City and its immediate suburbs. The '''[http://www.mta.info/mnr/ Metro-North Railroad]''' provides services from Grand Central Terminal. Trains go to the Bronx and the northern suburbs of the city. The Hudson Line covers several parts of the Western Bronx, while the Harlem Line goes through the Central Bronx — an area with no subway service. It is the best way to get to Arthur Avenue and the New York Botanic Gardens. The Hudson and Harlem Lines are also your gateway to [[Westchester County]] and beyond, with the Hudson Line running all the way to [[Poughkeepsie]]. The New Haven Line runs to [[Connecticut]], terminating, logically enough, in [[New Haven]]. However, the other commuter railroad, '''NJ Transit Rail Operations''' only operates between Penn Station or places like [[Newark]] and [[Hoboken]] (both in New Jersey) to other points in [[New Jersey]]. Hence the name, NJ Transit. ===By bus=== Even in Manhattan, with its dense subway network, buses can often be the best way of making a crosstown (i.e. east-west) journey — for example, crossing Central Park to go from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Museum of Natural History. And outside peak hours, a ride by bus from the tip of Lower Manhattan at Battery Park to Midtown is a good and cheap way of taking in the sights. ====Bus basics==== * Bus lines are identified by letters followed by numbers. The letters indicate the borough in which the line mostly operates (M=Manhattan; Bx=Bronx; B=Brooklyn; Q=Queens; S=Staten Island). Collectively, the letters and numbers make up the route (examples: M31, Bx9, M15). Signage at each bus stop indicates which buses stop there. Signage on the front of each bus indicates the route and destination of the bus. Bus maps for each borough can be found at the [https://new.mta.info/maps/bus MTA website]. * Express buses travel between Manhattan and the outer boroughs, usually to areas where the subway doesn't operate (such as eastern Queens, the eastern Bronx, southeast Brooklyn, and Staten Island). They cost $6.75 but offer comfortable cloth seats and Wi-Fi, and are less crowded than the subway and local buses. Most express buses are identified by the borough they connect to Manhattan. Therefore, express buses to and from the Bronx would be labeled BxM (<u>Bx</u> for the <u>B</u>ron<u>x</u>, <u>M</u> for <u>M</u>anhattan; BxM11, BxM18), to and from Brooklyn BM (BM1, BM2), to and from Queens QM (QM1, QM2), and to and from Staten Island SIM (SIM1, SIM2). A few Brooklyn and Queens express buses are labeled with X (X27, X64). Express buses have a slightly different appearance than normal buses, with only one entrance/exit in the front of the bus. * The times posted on bus stops are often very unreliable, and may have nothing to do with the times the buses actually arrive. You can check the positions of the buses and their distance from a given stop online using [http://bustime.mta.info/ MTA Bus Time]. Each stop also has a QR code, with a link to that stop's entry. * At night, there is a much longer wait time between buses. If you anticipate riding the bus at night, plan an alternate route, probably via [[#By subway|subway]] or [[#By taxi|taxi]]. * When boarding a bus with a MetroCard, insert the card vertically, with the pin hole down, the black stripe to the right, and the word "MetroCard" facing towards you, into the card slot in the top of the fare box next to the driver. You should be able to read the word "MetroCard" from bottom to top when inserting the card in this manner. The fare box will swallow the card, read it, and return it to you. This is different from the procedure to enter the subway described in [[#Subway Basics|Subway Basics]]. * Bus fareboxes also accept coins. However, they will not accept pennies, half dollar (50-cent) coins, or bills. As a safety precaution, drivers do not handle money. Change is not given, so exact fares must be paid. If you pay with coins and require a free transfer, you will have to ask the driver for one after you have paid. * Certain buses contain a small orange and purple card in the window that says "Limited." These limited buses do not make all local bus stops, stopping only at major cross streets. They are similar to express buses in some ways, but only cost the standard $2.75 to ride. If a Limited bus skips your stop, you can wait for a local bus which will arrive soon. On some avenues served by multiple bus routes, some buses may operate Limited on the entire avenue or at least until they branch off. For example, with the M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5, the M2 and M5 provide limited-stop service on 5th Ave & Madison Ave during the day.[[File:Ticketing Machines for Select Bus Service.jpg|thumb|Select Bus Service fares are paid before boarding at ticket machines at bus stops]] *'''[http://web.mta.info/mta/planning/sbs/ Select Bus Service (SBS)]''' routes also make limited stops and cost the standard $2.75 fare. These include the M14A, M14D, M15, M23, M34, M34A, M79, and M86 in Manhattan, the M60 in Manhattan and Queens, and several more routes in the outer boroughs. SBS routes can be identified by a special blue wrap around the lower half of the bus. ''However, these buses operate on a very different payment system''. To board these SBS buses, '''fares must be paid before boarding''' using machines on the sidewalk at a special SBS bus stop, which is typically quite close to the local bus stop. Follow the instructions at the machine to pay. Once the fare has been paid, a receipt will be printed; '''''take it and keep it with you'''''. If you have an unlimited (daily, weekly, monthly) metro card, you can use it to get a ticket at no cost. Once the bus arrives, you can enter through any door, but if you paid with cash, remember to use the front door if you need to ask the driver for a transfer. Fare inspectors will occasionally check for your fare receipt as proof of payment; show it to them if they ask. If you don't have a valid receipt, you will be forced to pay a fine of up to $100, so it is wise to always pay the fare. However, if you cannot buy the ticket successfully, such as due to a malfunctioning machine, note the machine number and report the problem to the bus driver near the front door at once. If the SBS skips your stop, wait at a local bus stop for a local bus. *'''Transfers''' bus-to-bus, bus-to-subway, subway-to-bus transfers are automatic with metrocard payments within two hours of a swipe (i.e., within two hours of entering the subway or boarding a bus). If paying with coins on a bus, ask the driver for a bus-to-bus transfer (a single use metrocard). Transfers to and from the subway to a bus are not available if you pay cash or use a single use metrocard. ===By taxi=== * '''Yellow Cabs''' cruise in most of Manhattan and are available at dispatcher lines at airports, but are harder to find in the other four boroughs. Real NYC taxis are yellow, have a metal seal on the hood ("medallion"), a light with a taxi number on the roof, a meter for billing, stickers on the windshield for various licenses, special taxi license plates, and a divider inside the car. The fares are $2.50 plus a $0.50 state tax to start, plus $0.40 for each 1/5 mile traveled. There is a night surcharge from 8PM to 6AM of $0.50 and a rush hour surcharge of $1 from 4PM-8PM M-F. In addition, as in the rest of the United States, tipping your taxi driver is expected in New York. For more information, see [[United States of America#Tipping|Tipping in the United States]]. Info on fares, flat fares, group rides and rules are [http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml online]. All yellow cabs accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for payment. In the unlikely event that the card reader is broken, the driver will let you know before you get into the taxi. To hail a taxi, stand visibly near the street (but away from moving traffic) with one arm raised over your head. The medallion numbers on the roof of the taxi will indicate the status of the taxi: ** If the medallion number is unlit, then the taxi is already occupied or otherwise unavailable. ** If the medallion number is lit, then the taxi is available for hire. [[File:51st St 3rd Av td 36.jpg|thumb|A borough taxi, which can be identified by its light green color.]] * '''Borough Taxis''' were introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of yellow cabs outside Manhattan. Unlike yellow cabs, they are light green and have no medallions on the hood. These cabs are barred from picking up passengers in Manhattan south of West 110th St or East 96th St and may not enter the airport dispatcher lines. They can, however, pick up passengers in northern Manhattan and the other boroughs, and can drop off passengers anywhere. Fares and rules are otherwise identical to yellow cabs. * '''Livery or Black Cars''', known as car services or livery cabs, may only be called by phone, and are flat rate rather than metered. In most areas, they are not allowed to cruise the street or airports for fares, although sometimes they will do so anyway. Ask for the fare while on the phone. Their license plates will say either "Livery" or "TLC" on the bottom. *'''Ride Hailing Smartphone App Services,''' such as [[Ride hailing services|Uber, Lyft and Via]] are extremely popular. Many drivers of black livery cars also use them to secure passengers when their own dispatchers are idle, so it's often possible to get a car from them in under ten minutes even in outer neighborhoods. Beware that most such services use variable-rate (aka "surge") pricing, and even small local increases in demand such as a concert letting out can trigger a 1.5x to 3x fare increase: always provide a destination address when hailing a car via an app, and examine the estimated fare carefully! Using these apps requires a smartphone with a working data connection (potentially expensive if you are roaming on an international account), and a credit card which you have entered into the app: you cannot pay the fare in cash. In some areas, livery cabs can be flagged on the street. Though this is not legal (the driver, not you, could get into trouble), it is useful in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs and is accepted practice, though this has mostly been replaced by the Borough Taxis and ride hailing apps. The minimum fare in these cabs is about $7, and it is advisable to negotiate the fare before you get inside (again, tipping your driver is expected). Since yellow cabs are hard to come by in the outer boroughs, these cars are particularly useful for getting to the airport (your hotel can arrange one, or look up car services in the Yellow Pages). ====Taxi basics==== *All licensed taxis (yellow for in Manhattan and Green for outside of Manhattan) and sedan limousines are authorized to take 3 passengers in the backseat and 1 in the front seat for a total of 4. However, some of the newer minivan and SUV yellow cabs can seat more passengers and may take more than four passengers (even though the licensed limit is posted in the cab). Larger than sedan limousines can be reserved, also useful for airport trips with lots of luggage, by calling any of the dozens of companies in the yellow pages. *Licensed taxis apply surcharges (in addition to the metered fare) depending on the time of day. From 6AM–4PM, the surcharge is $0.50; from 4PM–8PM, the surcharge is $1.50; from 8PM–6AM the surcharge is $1. For all cabs, you must pay tolls for bridges, tunnels and highways. Be careful of being overcharged by drivers for toll crossings—on some bridges and tunnels (like the Queens-Midtown Tunnel) rates are not posted in plain view. So, a crossing which actually cost the cab driver $4 is easily passed onto the unsuspecting passenger as a $5 charge. Outside the city, other than flat fare destinations (such as JFK Airport)and Newark Airport), meter rates are doubled (when going to Westchester or Nassau County). Tipping your driver is expected. The customary amount is 15% of the total fare, or more if you need to transport luggage or are going to a remote area of the city (where the cab driver will have a difficult time getting a return passenger). If you chose to use the credit card machine that is found in most taxis (it doubles as a TV screen, the default tip will be 20% or 25% but you can adjust this if you resist feeling pressured and punch in the desired amount. *Be wary of unlicensed cars (known derisively as "gypsy cabs") cruising for passengers, especially near the airports or in areas not well served by yellow cabs. While drivers may claim to offer you a cheaper rate than an actual taxi, your chances of actually getting this rate (not to mention getting to your destination safely and quickly) are slim. If you're willing to negotiate and know what you're doing, you might be okay, but you're better off asking an airport staffer for help finding a cab or cabstand. Major airports have taxi information cards for passengers. Always settle on a price before getting into the car. *There are also van and shuttle services in different parts of the city. You will have to ask where it is going and how much it costs. Usually, you will see people lining up and a van will appear and they will board. There are services between Chinatown and Queens (you won’t have to make any transfers if it goes where you need to go!), and also there are separate services in Brooklyn, and Queens. Many of these services are branded as "Dollar Vans" (actually costing $2.00), and follow major bus routes along major avenues in these boroughs and will drop you off and pick up at any corner along the avenue. Some are legal while most aren't and usually compete with each other for customers and may cut some other van drivers off. This is an accepted practice in these boroughs and at times are faster than MTA buses. The illegal vans may not have insurance so you ride at your own risk. Most drivers of these vans have heavy West Indian accents. Some may seem sketchy but for the most part are people just trying to make a living. They usually are helpful with directions. It is rare that incidents occur with them. *While there are pedicabs in New York, they are generally used more for entertainment than for transit and are priced accordingly. They are rare to nonexistent outside of midtown Manhattan. Fares are usually posted on the vehicle.<!-- Needs updating? --> *One may have heard of the NYPD using undercover taxis in policing. Despite concerns, these undercover taxis '''do not''' engage in taxi business. ===By ferry=== [[File:Staten_Island_Ferry_(New_York).jpg|thumb|Staten Island Ferry]] [[File:NYC_Ferry_Vessel_Curiosity_(H-301).jpg|thumb|NYC Ferry]] *The '''[http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/statfery.shtml Staten Island Ferry]''', runs from Battery Park in southern Manhattan to [[Staten Island]]. The ferry carries passengers and bicycles only, runs every 15-20 minutes during rush hours and every 30 minutes at most other times, and is free (so don't be fooled by con artists trying to sell "advance tickets"). Not only does the ferry provide a means of transport, but it offers an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor on its way. '''Even if you don't want to visit Staten Island, taking this trip is highly recommended. It is very popular with tourists.''' Ride on the starboard side of the ferry (right side facing the front) from Manhattan and the port side from Staten Island for the best views (to the west). If you want to take good photographs, try to get on the ferry as soon as the gates open and walk briskly to an open window (few windows are open to the air and will populate quickly). The Manhattan-to-Staten Island route passes slightly closer to the Statue of Liberty than the return route. For security reasons, all passengers must exit the ferry upon reaching the terminal. Passengers intending to make an immediate return trip must exit the ferry, walk through the terminal to the waiting area, then board the next departing ferry. While the Staten Island Ferry also used to carry vehicular traffic, it no longer has since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for security reasons. *'''[https://www.ferry.nyc/ NYC Ferry]''' operates a network of ferries primarily along the East River connecting Manhattan with [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[The Bronx]] and [[Staten Island]]. There is also one route along the Hudson River connecting Midtown West with Staten Island. These ferries cost the same as a bus or subway at $2.75 per ride (30 day passes are also available), with free transfers between ferries for 90 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase from vending machines or through the NYC Ferry app. There is an extra $1 surcharge to bring a bike. Children under the height of 44 inches ride for free when accompanied by an adult. *'''[http://www.nywaterway.com/ New York Waterway]''', operates ferries that connect the city with the [[New Jersey]] Hudson River Waterfront. One-way fares vary in price depending on the route. For example, the ferries from Hoboken, Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial to Midtown cost $9.00 each way, with an additional surcharge for carrying a bike. Reduced fares are offered for children and seniors. ===By car=== {{quote|No one in New York drove; there was too much traffic.|author=Philip J. Fry, ''Futurama''}} [[File:Brooklyn Bridge NY.jpg|thumb|320px|Brooklyn Bridge]] A word of advice about driving in New York City: '''don't.''' A car is inadvisable — street parking is practically nonexistent near crowded areas and tourist attractions, and garage parking rates range from very expensive to plain extortion. Traffic is almost always congested, parking rules are confusing, and many drivers are infamously aggressive. Public transportation options are many, and are quicker, cheaper and more pleasant. That's why many New Yorkers, particularly in Manhattan, don't own cars. If you think of staying in a suburb and commuting to the city by car, better to do as the locals do. Drive to one of the commuter rail stations (see above) or ferry docks. Parking fees at the station, fare, and MetroCard combined are usually much cheaper than parking downtown. Many stations have secure parking areas, however it’s wise to investigate beforehand. Some suburban stations limit their parking to local residents, with enforcement by license plate camera and aggressive ticketing of unregistered vehicles. In Staten Island, parking near the ferry terminal and using the ferry will save you money and time. If you do choose to drive, a smartphone with GPS support and a mapping application with turn-by-turn directions and live traffic conditions support (such as Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze) is invaluable: New York's eternal cycle of road, bridge and tunnel maintenance, not to mention the daily changes created by accidents, festivals and police activity mean that a published paper map may be catastrophically inaccurate, even if it's been published comparatively recently. Note that many rental cars may not have a USB power port and even those that do will not provide a charge cable: bringing your own car power adaptor is a must if you're renting. In Queens, numbers identify not only avenues and streets, but also roads, places, crescents, and lanes, all of which might be near each other. Read the entire street sign. Outer borough highways are confusing and often narrowed to one lane, the potholes could trap an elephant, the signs are sometimes misleading, exits which should appear do not, and signs directing a highway approach drag you through miles of colorful neighborhood (in the wrong direction) before finally letting you onto the highway with a stop sign and a hand's width of merge space. Traffic in New York City roughly follows a hierarchy of precedence, which it is unwise to challenge. Fire engines, ambulances, and police cruisers are given priority, followed by other public service vehicles such as buses, road crews, and sanitation trucks. Beneath them are taxi cabs and delivery trucks. Below ''those'' are other cars. Driving a car with out-of-state license plates (save for perhaps Connecticut or New Jersey) will instantly mark you as an outsider, sometimes resulting in other drivers being more aggressive around you than they would with a local. Suffice it to say, driving in New York is not for the timid or emotionally fragile. However, driving can be an exciting adventure, particularly on the parkways, with their numerous twists and turns. (Just watch out for other drivers, as noted above.) Also, since buses don't serve some of the parkways, driving or taking a taxi might be a workable option for those. Nonetheless, try to use bicycles or walk on the pedestrian trails near those parkways, where they exist; trails are less harrowing and you'd probably enjoy the scenery better. ====Car rental==== The major car rental agencies have offices at all three airports as well as throughout the city. Smaller agencies are also well represented. Be warned that car rentals in New York are generally more expensive than elsewhere in the United States, especially on weekends, when the locals rent cars to get out of the city. Rentals may require a deposit of up to $500 if you do not have a credit card. New York state law caps rental car collision damage waiver at $9 per day ($15 per day for premium cars), which is quite a bit less than in most other states. At that price, it's not a bad idea to add it to your rental, even if you have another source of coverage. (For more on rental car insurance in New York, check out the New York Attorney General's page on the subject. http://www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/car-rental-tip-sheet) Unlike most other states in the U.S., New York state law requires rental companies to rent to anyone at least 18 years of age, but there are hefty fees for those under 25. Car-sharing services like Zipcar and Hertz 24/7 are very well represented. ====Gas stations==== Gas stations can be found along main streets in the outer boroughs, but are sparse in Manhattan where only a handful exist around the perimeter of the island and in neighborhoods north of Central Park. Avoid filling your gas tank on highways within city limits—these charge a lot more compared to neighborhood gas stations. ====Points of entry==== There are several points of entry/exit into the city from the New Jersey side: the Lincoln Tunnel (midtown/41st Street), the Holland Tunnel (downtown/Canal Street), and the George Washington Bridge (way uptown/178th Street) — all are accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). I-78 east will also feed directly into the Holland Tunnel (US-1/9 is also a popular route). I-80 east will terminate at an I-95 junction, the north route of which will lead directly to the George Washington Bridge. The bridge is also directly accessible from US-46 east. With all of these options, many commuters choose to listen to 24 hour traffic reports on AM stations 880 (every ten minutes on the 8s) and 1010 (every ten minutes on the 1s) to find the least congested route at that time. Weekend traffic delays can easily exceed 60 minutes at some of the tunnels, so plan accordingly! The Midtown Tunnel under the East River is convenient for Long Island travelers, as it becomes the Long Island Expressway. The Queensborough Bridge (aka The 59th Street Bridge) also crosses the East River into Queens, is toll-free, and lands near the mouth of the Midtown Tunnel but requires some automotive manipulation to get onto a highway. Other routes head north and east out of the Bronx, including Interstates 87 (north to Albany) and 95 (northeast to Boston) and the Henry Hudson Parkway, which is along the Hudson River. ====Toll charges==== When [http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/tolls.html entering New York from New Jersey], as well as when driving across bridges and tunnels [http://web.mta.info/bandt/traffic/btmain.html within New York City], you will incur tolls of up to $15, and associated traffic delays. ====Rush hour traffic==== Traveling at off-hours makes sense to avoid rush hour traffic, but highways and roads are still generally packed any time of day. The Cross Bronx Expressway, which is part of I-95 and leads to the George Washington Bridge, is almost always choked with traffic. The Long Island Expressway has heavy eastbound traffic between the morning and evening rushes. The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are 10-minute waits on a good day. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is notorious, and an accident on the Verazzano Bridge without shoulders can cause a backup all the way through the northern part of Staten Island into New Jersey. It is a good idea to check radio traffic reports, especially before crossing a bridge or tunnel. Three different stations have reports every 10 minutes around the clock: 880 AM (on the 8's), 1010 AM (on the 1's), and 1130 AM (on the 5's). Driving cross-town (east-west) in Manhattan during rush hours is especially troublesome because the traffic lights are optimized to move traffic along the north-south roads. Your best bet is to avoid driving in Midtown Manhattan (between the 30s and 50s) whenever possible. If you do drive in Midtown Manhattan crosstown on weekdays, consider using "Thru Streets"—these streets restrict turns onto major avenues at certain intersections and may reduce delays. They are indicated with purple and white signs at intersections. ====Traveling with a commercial vehicle==== If you are traveling with a commercial vehicle (defined as any vehicle designed to transport property with two axles and six tires, or three or more axles) remember that commercial traffic is prohibited on many roadways throughout the city. Commercial traffic is permitted only on roadways designated as Through and Local Truck Routes. [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/commvehicle.shtml Commercial traffic] is prohibited on all multiple-lane roadways designated as "parkways" (such as the Grand Central Parkway, Cross-Island Parkway, or Henry Hudson Parkway) with frequent low bridges. Unfortunately, the majority of fast-moving roadways are designated as parkways in New York City. Commercial traffic is also prohibited on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Drive in Manhattan. Before traveling anywhere in New York City with a commercial vehicle, refer to [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2011_truck_route_map.pdf the New York City Truck Route Map]. ====Garage parking==== Parking in garages or outdoor lots is usually very expensive, costing as much as $40 per day in Manhattan, although cheap or free lot parking is available at some times at certain locations. Street parking can be free or much cheaper than garage or lot parking, but can be extremely hard to come by. In Manhattan, self-park (or "park-and-lock") is extremely rare. The overwhelming majority of parking facilities in Manhattan have mandatory valet parking, so you must set aside a few dollars for tips, and anticipate the time it will take for a valet to retrieve your vehicle. Self-park garages in Manhattan near major tourist attractions include the Battery Parking Garage in Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Plaza Parking in Midtown Manhattan, and the public parking garage underneath the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the case of parallel parking on the street, "bumping" cars in front of and behind of you to get into and out of a parking spot (known to some as "Braille Parking") is common. If you choose to park on the street, don't be surprised if you find a few new scratches and scrapes on your bumper. As a general rule, hotels in New York do not supply garage parking. The few that do will charge you handsomely for the privilege. There are several websites and mobile apps that can help you find and book parking, including: [http://www.parkme.com/new-york-city-parking ParkMe.com], [http://spothero.com/nyc SpotHero], [http://www.primospot.com PrimoSpot.com], [http://www.parkfast.com ParkFast.com], [http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/ ParkWhiz.com], [http://nyc.bestparking.com/ BestParking.com], [http://en.parkopedia.com Parkopedia.com], [http://www.iconparking.com/ IconParking.com], [http://www.parkfast.com/ ParkFast.com], [http://nycparkingauthority.com/ NYC Parking Authority], and [https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking Parking Panda]. ====Street parking - rules and penalties for violation==== *Check all parking signs carefully. Parking meters demand constant feeding, and are hungry late into the night in some areas. In some parts of Midtown Manhattan, there are pay-and-display meters which are only in effect from 6PM to midnight on weekdays and all day on weekends. In these areas, parking is prohibited during the workday, except for commercial trucks. It is a good idea to keep a roll of quarters in your car, as not all meters accept credit cards. Parking is permitted at broken or missing meters for the time posted on the signs. Parking is illegal at ALL bus stops and within {{ft|15}} of fire hydrants. Yellow lines on the curb have no legal meaning in NYC, so they cannot be relied upon to tell you if you are parked far enough from a hydrant. That said, in most areas the seams in the sidewalk are roughly five feet apart, so leaving at least three "squares" of sidewalk between the hydrant and your bumper is a smart move. Many motorists simply pay garage fees to avoid the anxiety of finding a parking spot and the risks of expensive parking tickets. *New York has "alternate side of the street" [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/alternate-side-parking.shtml parking rules], which may require street parkers to move their cars at different times of the day (such as early morning, or overnight in a few business districts) so that street sweepers can clean the roads. Alternate side rules are suspended on many obscure holidays, while parking meters and other weekday restrictions are only suspended on a few major holidays (not even on all Federal holidays). The current state of parking enforcement can always be found on the "NYC 311" service: dial 311 on any phone, visit [https://www1.nyc.gov/311/ their website] or install the 311 application on your smartphone. *Trying to leave a car parked illegally for very long will often end with a $150 fine, and a vehicle illegally parked in an overcrowded place is very likely to be towed away and face a $300 fine. The New York Police Department operates [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/towed_vehicles/towed_vehicles.shtml the tow pounds]. ====Important rules while driving==== *The speed limit throughout the city is 25 mph (as of November 7, 2014). *Unlike other places in the United States, '''right turns on red are illegal''', except where otherwise posted. While some entrances to New York City have signs alerting motorists that it is illegal to turn on red, other drivers from out of town may not know this rule. *As in the rest of New York State, talking on a cell-phone (without a hands-free device) or texting while driving is illegal. Even if you do have a hands-free device, minimize your talking and prioritize driving. *There are red light cameras at 100 intersections in New York City. A camera will take a picture if you run a red light and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. However, since the camera does not identify who is driving the vehicle, no points will be issued against your drivers' license. *Some bus lanes have video cameras. A camera will take a video if you drive illegally in the bus lane other than to turn right and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. *If there is an emergency vehicle trying to get through with its siren blaring, pull over to the side and move forward as necessary. On many one-way streets (avenues in particular), the middle lane is designated as the "FIRE LANE" so that motorists can pull over to either side lane. *Some avenues and many streets have only one-way traffic. Thankfully, one-way streets generally alternate direction, so if your destination is down a one-way street going in the wrong direction, go another block and double-back. A handy mnemonic is "Evens go East," meaning that, for the most part, streets (in Manhattan) with even numbers will head east, and vice-versa. The best gauge to determine a one way street's direction is to check the direction parked cars face. *Be wary of your surroundings when you park your car. While NYC is a safe city for its size, it's not necessarily safe for your car as well. Make it as unworthy to steal as possible. ===By bicycle=== [[File:German cycle lecture Mall CP jeh.JPG|thumb|Cyclotouring group stopping for a lecture in Central Park]] Using a [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bicyclists.shtml bicycle in New York City] is common among New Yorkers and tourists alike. Bike paths can be found in every borough of the city, in three forms: bike lanes (road lanes specifically for bicycles), shared lanes (lanes shared between cars and bicycles), and greenways (roads solely designated to bicycles and pedestrians). Greenways are highly recommended for those wishing to go on a recreational journey. The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway circles (almost) the whole of Manhattan, and protected bikeways exist on some major avenues. However, most destinations will require some street biking. A map of bike paths in New York City can be found [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml here]. Bike shops give out free maps provided by the City. They show bike routes and shops, and indicate the ones that offer rentals. The city has a bike share program called '''[http://citibikenyc.com/ CitiBike]'''. The program has over 750 stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. A map can be found [https://account.citibikenyc.com/map here]. To access a bike install the app. You can also visit one of the locations and pay for a pass. A single ride costs $3.81 to unlock plus $0.18 per minute. Return your bike to a station (remember to place it securely in a dock–you will be further fined if the light on the dock does not turn green). CitiBike is good for short trips to a known destination and '''not''' recommended for using a bike for a prolonged period of time. Cycling in Manhattan can often be quicker than taking the subway or a taxi, but it isn't for the fainthearted. The borough's tumultuous traffic makes biking difficult. Aggressive cab drivers, jaywalking pedestrians, potholes and debris on the roads create a cycling experience that might just as well have been taken from Dante's ''Inferno''. If you do venture into the concrete jungle on a bike, make sure you wear a helmet and have sufficient experience in urban cycling. Cycling in Brooklyn and The Bronx can be more rewarding, or not, depending on the neighborhood. There are few bike paths in Queens; however, the roads are bike-friendly for the most part. Cycling is '''not''' recommended in Staten Island. Access is difficult, with the main way to get in being the Staten Island Ferry. There are only a handful of bike paths on the entire island, mostly on the south shore. This is unfortunate, as Staten Island has beautiful displays of nature in some of its parks, most of which are accessible only on foot or by bicycle. If you are looking for scenery, by all means, take your bike with you on the ferry, but do not rely on it for transportation on the street. ==See== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Like most of the great world cities, New York has an abundance of great attractions—so many, that it would be impossible to list them all here. What follows is but a sampling of the most high-profile attractions in New York City; more detailed info can be found in the district pages. A general word of advice on sightseeing in New York: Tourists often spend their entire vacation in New York standing in line (or as New Yorkers say, "on line"). This is often unnecessary; there are usually alternatives. For example, one can choose to avoid the Empire State Building during the day (it is open, and much quieter, late, until 2AM), skip the Statue of Liberty in favor of the Staten Island Ferry, and stay away from the Guggenheim on Monday (it is one of the only museums open that day). Also, there is no reason to stand in line for a Broadway show if you already have a ticket with an assigned seat. If you prefer, get a drink nearby and come back closer to curtain time, when you can walk right in. The lines for bus tours can be absurd because tourists all seem to have exactly the same itinerary - which is get on a bus in the morning in Times Square, get off for the Statue of Liberty, and finish on the East Side in the afternoon. Why not go downtown in the morning, and save Midtown for the afternoon? You will thank yourself for avoiding the crowds. Also, understand that buses are the slowest way to go crosstown in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours, and taxis are not much better. You are often better off on foot. Additionally, New York rush hour (especially in Manhattan) puts much of the city in gridlock––all subway lines and roads will be much busier from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A number of multi-attraction schemes give reduced prices and line-skipping privileges. * {{see | name=Explorer Pass | alt= | url=https://www.smartdestinations.com/new-york-attractions-and-tours/_d_Nyc-p1.html | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Allows you to choose 7, 5 or 3 top attractions to visit. Cardholders have 30 days to use the card after visiting the first attraction. Attractions to choose from include Top of the Rock Observation, Rockefeller Center Tour, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NBC Studio Tour, movie tours, cruises, and more. Also included with the card are shopping, dining, and additional attraction discounts. }} * {{see | name=New York CityPASS | alt= | url=http://www.citypass.com/new-york | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$132 adult, $108 child ages 6–17 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants admission to 6 New York attractions within 9 days of first use for a much reduced rate. The attractions are the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art & same-day admission to The Cloisters, the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock or the Guggenheim Museum, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry or Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. }} * {{see | name=New York Pass | alt= | url=http://www.newyorkpass.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices are given as adult price/child (ages 4-12) price. 1 day: $134/$99; 2 day: $199/$159; 3 day: $274/$199; 4 day: $299/$224; 5 day: $339/$244; 7 day: $379/$259; 10 day: $469/$299 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants access to over 50 top attractions with line skipping privileges. Passes are available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10 days. Remember, you must obtain a ticket in each attraction. You can visit as many attractions as you want in the time period - the more attractions you visit, the more you save. Also includes a free 140 page guide book, but is much better to organize your visits previously, via internet. }} ''See also the district pages for detailed information about attractions. Detail is gradually being moved from this page to the district pages.'' ===Landmarks=== [[Image:Statueofliberty nps.jpg|thumb|Statue of Liberty]] Naturally, [[Manhattan]] possesses the lion's share of the landmarks that have saturated American popular culture. Starting in the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]], perhaps the most famous of these landmarks is easy to spot - the '''[http://www.nps.gov/stli/ Statue of Liberty]''', a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, and perhaps also the most difficult attraction to access in terms of crowds and the long lines to see it. Nearby '''Ellis Island''' preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Within the Financial District itself, '''Wall Street''' acts as the heart of big business being the home of the '''New York Stock Exchange''', although the narrow street also holds some historical attractions, namely '''Federal Hall''', where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Furthermore, there is a large statue of a bull that tourists often take pictures with. Nearby, the National September 11 Memorial at the '''World Trade Center Site''' commemorates the victims of that fateful day. Connecting the Financial District to [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], the '''Brooklyn Bridge''' offers fantastic views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Moving north to [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], Manhattan's other major business district, you'll find some of New York's most famous landmarks. The '''Empire State Building''' looms over Midtown, with the nearby '''Chrysler Building''' also dominating the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of '''United Nations''' overlooking the East River and '''Grand Central Terminal''', one of the busiest train stations in the world. Also nearby is the main branch of the '''New York Public Library''', a beautiful building famous for its magnificent reading rooms and the lion statues outside the front door; and '''Rockefeller Plaza''', home to NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, and (during the winter) the famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink. Still in the Midtown area but just to the west, in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], is the tourist center of New York: '''Times Square''', filled with bright, flashing video screens and LED signs running 24 hours a day. Just to the north is '''[[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]]''', with its lawns, trees and lakes popular for recreation and concerts. ===Museums and galleries=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has some of the finest museums in the world. All the public museums (notably including the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History), which are run by the city, accept donations for an entrance fee, but private museums (especially the Museum of Modern Art) can be very expensive. In addition to the major museums, hundreds of small galleries are spread throughout the city, notably in neighborhoods like Chelsea and Williamsburg. Many galleries and museums in New York close on Mondays, so be sure to check hours before visiting. The following is just a list of highlights; see district pages for more listings. ====Arts and culture==== New York City is home to some of the finest art museums in the country, and in [[Manhattan]], you'll find the grandest of them all. The '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''' in [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]] has vast holdings that represent a series of collections, each of which ranks in its category among the finest in the world. Within this single building you'll find perhaps the world's finest collection of American artwork, period rooms, thousands of European paintings including Rembrandts and Vermeers, the greatest collection of Egyptian art outside Cairo, one of the world's finest Islamic art collections, Asian art, European sculpture, medieval and Renaissance art, and antiquities from around the ancient world. As if all that wasn't enough, the Metropolitan also operates '''The Cloisters''' in Fort Tryon Park in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], which houses a collection of medieval art and incorporates elements from five medieval French cloisters and other monastic sites in southern France in its renowned gardens. Near the Metropolitan, in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]], is the '''Guggenheim Museum'''. Although more famed for its architecture than the collection it hosts, the spiraling galleries are ideal for exhibiting art works. The nearby '''Frick Collection''' houses a smaller though well-regarded collection of paintings by the old masters. In [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], the '''Museum of Modern Art''' (MoMA), holds the most comprehensive collection of modern art in the world, and is so large as to require multiple visits to see all of the works on display, which include Van Gogh's Starry Night and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, as well as an extensive industrial design collection. Midtown is also home to the '''Paley Center for Media''', a museum dedicated to television and radio, including a massive database of old shows. The '''Whitney Museum of American Art''', with a collection of contemporary American art, can be found in the Meatpacking District. In [[Brooklyn]]'s [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Prospect Park]], the '''Brooklyn Museum of Art''' is the city's second largest art museum with excellent collections of Egyptian art, Assyrian reliefs, 19th-century American art, and art from Africa and Oceania, among other things. [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in [[Queens]] is home to a number of art museums, including the '''PS1 Contemporary Art Center''', an affiliate of the Museum of Modern Art, and the '''Museum of the Moving Image''', which showcases movies and the televisual arts. ====Science and technology==== [[Image:Hayden planetarium at night.jpg|thumb|300px|The night is illuminated by the Rose Center for Earth and Space, home of the astronomy wing at the American Museum of Natural History.]] In New York City, no museum holds a sway over children like the '''American Museum of Natural History''' in Manhattan's [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. Containing the Hayden Planetarium, incredible astronomy exhibits, animal dioramas, many rare and beautiful gems and mineral specimens, anthropology halls, and one of the largest collections of dinosaur skeletons in the world, this place offers plenty of stunning sights. Near Times Square in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], the '''Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum''' takes up a pier on the Hudson River, with the aircraft carrier ''Intrepid'' docked here and holding some incredible air and space craft, including a former British Airways Concorde. Over in the [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] district of Queens, on the grounds of the former World's Fair, is the '''New York Hall of Science''', which incorporates the Great Hall of the fair and now full of hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy. Another standout museum is the '''New York Transit Museum''' in an abandoned subway station in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. The old subway cars are a real treat and the museum is ''a must'' if you're in New York with kids (and well-worth it even if you're not). Until the mid-20th century, New York was a predominantly industrial city. While most factories have been torn down, some neighborhoods, such as SoHo and the Meatpacking District, remain as a heritage of manufacturing. See [[American Industry Tour#Day 4: Metropolitan New York|the American Industry Tour]]. ===Neighborhoods=== Like all great cities, New York is made up of distinct neighborhoods, each of which has its own flavor. Many of the neighborhoods are popular with visitors, and all are best experienced on foot. See individual borough pages ([[Manhattan]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Bronx]], and [[Staten Island]]) for a comprehensive listing of neighborhoods. ===Parks=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Though the image many people have of New York is endless skyscrapers and packed sidewalks, the city also boasts numerous lovely parks, ranging from small squares to the 850-acre '''Central Park'''. There are worthwhile parks in every borough, more than enough to keep any visitor busy. These include '''Fort Tryon Park''' in Upper Manhattan, which boasts grand views of the New Jersey Palisades, the grand '''Pelham Bay Park''' in The Bronx, the popular '''Prospect Park''' in Brooklyn, the famous '''Flushing Meadows Park''' in Corona, Queens, site of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the wondrous '''Greenbelt''' in Staten Island, a collection of beautiful parks and protected forests unlike any other park in the city. New York City is also home to portions of the '''[[Gateway National Recreation Area]]'''. Almost any park is a great spot to rest, read, or just relax and watch the people streaming past. To find out more about New York City parks, go to the [http://www.nycgovparks.org/ New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website] and the guide pages for each borough. Except for special events, all NYC parks are closed 1AM–6AM. The exception to this rule is parks affiliated with schools, which are closed for the entire time the sun is down. ==Do== ===Entertainment=== ====Theater and performing arts==== New York boasts an enormous amount and variety of theatrical performances. Most of these are concentrated in Manhattan, particularly the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] around Times Square, where you'll find the major musicals and big-name dramatic works of Broadway. These are the most popular with visitors, with tickets for some shows running to $130 a seat, though discounters make cheaper seats available. And if you're in town in early June (and willing to spend a lot of money), it's possible to purchase tickets to the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest award ceremony and the culmination of the theatrical season in the city. However, you can also find "Off-Broadway" shows (and even the dirt cheap and very small "Off-Off-Broadway" shows) throughout Manhattan that play to smaller audiences and are far less expensive. [http://www.playbill.com Playbill.com] is a good resource for current and upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway info and listings. See the [[Manhattan#Performing arts|Manhattan]] page for more detailed info on theater offerings. Some of New York's (and the world's) most high-profile music and dance halls include the '''Brooklyn Academy of Music''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], '''Carnegie Hall''' — the premier venue for classical music in the United States — in Manhattan's Theater District, '''Radio City Music Hall''' — home of the Rockettes — in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], and '''Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]], home to the prestigious Chamber Music Society, the Metropolitan Opera ("the Met"), the New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic. There are also numerous small companies putting on more idiosyncratic shows every night of the week. ====Film and television==== New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, home to a huge number of theaters playing independent and repertory programs. Many major US studio releases open earlier in New York than elsewhere (especially in the autumn) and can be found at the major cineplexes (AMC, United Artists, etc.) around the city. As with everything else in New York, movies are quite popular, and even relatively obscure films at unappealing times of the day can still be sold out. It's best to get tickets in advance whenever possible. As many films premiere in New York, you can often catch a moderated discussion with the director or cast after the show. Sometimes even repertory films will have post-screening discussions or parties. Check listings for details. In addition to the many commercial multiplexes throughout the city, some of the more intriguing New York film options include the several theaters in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]] which play independent and foreign releases, many of which are screened only in New York. The '''Film Society at Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] puts on a terrific repertory program and shows a wide variety of experimental and foreign films, and also hosts the prestigious New York Film Festival in October. Another major film festival is the '''[[Manhattan/TriBeCa|Tribeca]] Film Festival''', held each May and a prominent event in New York's film calendar. The '''Museum of the Moving Image''' in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in Queens puts on a terrific screening program, with films showing continuously throughout the day, while '''MoMa''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]] puts on a terrific repertory program (and compared to other New York movie theaters, tickets to films at MoMA are a steal). Virtually every major national television network has studios in Manhattan, particularly the Midtown area, and many well-known programs are open to viewers. '''Rockefeller Center''' is home to NBC Studios and its flagship shows, including ''Saturday Night Live'' and ''Today'', and is open for tours. '''Lincoln Square''' boasts programming produced for ABC, such as ''The View'' and ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', at the network's West 66th Street facility. More examples of popular programs you can see in person can be found on the [[Manhattan#Television|Manhattan]] page. ====Parades==== New York City hosts many parades, street festivals and outdoor pageants. The following are the most famous: *'''New York's Village Halloween Parade'''. Each Halloween (October 31) at 7PM. This parade and street pageant attracts 2 million spectators and 50,000 costumed participants along Sixth Avenue between Spring Street and 21st Street. Anyone in a costume is welcome to march; those wishing to should show up between 6PM-9PM at Spring Street and 6th Avenue. *'''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'''. The morning of each Thanksgiving on Central Park West, this parade attracts many spectators and is broadcast on nationwide television. *'''St. Patrick's Day Parade'''. The largest St. Paddy's parade in the world! Route is up 5th Ave from 44th Street to 86th Street and lasts from 11AM to about 2:30. Celebrations in pubs citywide happen the rest of the day and night until the green beer runs out. *''' Labor Day (aka West Indian Day Parade or New York Caribbean Carnival)'''. [[File:West Indian Day Parade 2008.jpg|thumb|300px|West Indian Day Parade-goers in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.]]The Labor Day Carnival, or West Indian Carnival, is an annual celebration held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Its main event is the West Indian-American Day Parade, which attracts between one and three million spectators, who watch the parade on its route along Eastern Parkway. ===Sports=== A number of professional and collegiate teams play in the New York metropolitan area. *The '''New York Yankees''' play [[Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball]] at '''Yankee Stadium''' in the Bronx (East 161st Street and River Avenue. Subway: 4, B, D to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium). One of the most storied and lucrative sports franchises in the world, the Yankees have won 27 World Series championships in all. *'''Citi Field''' in Flushing Meadows (126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is home to the '''New York Mets''', who also play in Major League Baseball. *In addition to its many concerts and the annual Westminster Dog Show, '''Madison Square Garden''' hosts the '''New York Knicks''' of the NBA and '''New York Rangers''' of the NHL, plus annual postseason college basketball for the Big East Conference and the National Invitation Tournament. It had been home to the New York Liberty of the WNBA through the 2017 season, but that team now shares Barclays Center with the Brooklyn Nets. (Pennsylvania Plaza. Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th Street-Penn Station) *Long based in New Jersey, the '''Brooklyn Nets''' basketball team moved to the new '''Barclays Center''' in Brooklyn (Vanderbilt Yards. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center) in 2012. The aforementioned '''New York Liberty''', now owned by the Nets' owner, moved to Barclays Center in 2021 (delayed from 2020 by COVID-19). * Other NHL teams are the '''New York Islanders''' and '''New Jersey Devils'''. The Islanders now play at '''UBS Arena''' in Elmont, just outside Queens and a little less than 20 miles east of Midtown (LIRR: Elmont, eastbound only until late 2022, with free shuttle buses to/from Queens Village provided for westbound travelers), which opened in November 2021. Notably, the arena is next to the Belmont Park horse racing track. The Devils skate at the '''Prudential Center''' in Newark, New Jersey, 12 miles west of midtown. *Two National Football League teams play at '''MetLife Stadium''' in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10 miles northwest of midtown Manhattan. The '''New York Giants''' in the National Football Conference have won four Super Bowls, while the '''New York Jets''' of the American Football Conference have won one. * {{do | name=Brooklyn Cyclones | alt= | url=http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Play Minor League Baseball (South Atlantic League- North Division) at '''Maimonides Park''' (Subway: D, F, Fd, N, Q at Coney Island–Stilwell Avenue). They are an owned and opereated High-A affiliate of the Mets, one of the surviving Short Season A teams that moved to full-season play in 2021. }} *2022 Brings the addition of the '''Staten Island FerryHawks''', of the MLB Partner Atlantic League. They take over for the former Staten Island Yankees. * The Knicks and Nets both field teams in the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA, with both playing in the suburbs. The '''Westchester Knicks''' play at Westchester County Center in [[White Plains]], while the '''Long Island Nets''' play at the Nassau Coliseum, the former home of the Islanders in Uniondale (a bit more than 25 miles east of Midtown). *There are three top-level soccer franchises, two men's and one women's, in the Tri-State area. The '''New York Red Bulls''' (Major League Soccer) play home matches at '''Red Bull Arena''' in Harrison, New Jersey, 11 miles from midtown Manhattan. '''New York City FC''' (partially owned by the Yankees) became the Tri-State's second MLS team in 2015; they are playing in Yankee Stadium until they can build a new stadium of their own. '''NJ/NY Gotham FC''', a member of the National Women's Soccer League, has shared Red Bull Arena with the Red Bulls since 2020. * Maimonides Park also hosts '''Rugby United New York''', which began play in Major League Rugby (rugby union) in 2019. * NCAA Division I athletic programs around New York City include the following: ** '''St. John's Red Storm''' (St. John's University) in Jamaica, Queens. Higher-profile men's basketball games are often played at the Garden. ** '''Seton Hall Pirates''' (Seton Hall University) in South Orange, New Jersey (20 miles west of midtown). Men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Rutgers Scarlet Knights''' (the main campus of Rutgers University) in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey, with most of the athletic facilities in the latter (40 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Army Black Knights''' (United States Military Academy) in West Point, New York (50 miles north of midtown). ** '''Columbia Lions''' (Columbia University) in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. ** '''Fordham Rams''' (Fordham University) in Fordham, Bronx. ** '''Manhattan Jaspers''' (Manhattan College) in Riverdale, Bronx. ** '''LIU Sharks''' (Long Island University), with some sports (most notably basketball) in Downtown Brooklyn and others (most notably football) in the Nassau County community of Brookville (25 miles east of midtown). The Sharks started play in the 2019–20 school year following the university's decision to merge the sports teams of its two main campuses. ** '''St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers''' (St. Francis College) in Brooklyn Heights. ** '''Wagner Seahawks''' (Wagner College) in Grymes Hill, Staten Island. ** '''Iona Gaels''' (Iona College) in New Rochelle, New York (20 miles northeast of midtown). ** '''NJIT Highlanders''' (New Jersey Institute of Technology) in Newark, New Jersey (9 miles west of midtown). A few men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Saint Peter's Peacocks''' (Saint Peter's University) in Jersey City, New Jersey (9 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Stony Brook Seawolves''' (Stony Brook University) in Stony Brook in Suffolk County (55 miles east of midtown). *The '''USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center''' in Flushing Meadows (Corona Park. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is the site of the '''US Open tennis tournament''', held yearly in late August and early September. *Part of horse racing's Triple Crown, the '''Belmont Stakes''' are run in June at '''Belmont Park''' (LIRR: Belmont Park when track is open) in nearby Elmont, 20 miles east of midtown Manhattan and also next to the new UBS Arena. (The exact timing is five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, a race that is always held on the first Saturday of May.) ==Learn== Unsurprisingly, New York City, the largest city in the United States, is home to many colleges and universities. Among these universities, '''[http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University]''' and '''[http://www.nyu.edu/ New York University] (NYU)''' are undoubtedly the most prestigious (but also the most expensive). Another notable university is '''[http://www.rockefeller.edu/ Rockefeller University]''', at which several significant biomedical discoveries were made, though unlike the other two, it does not have undergraduate programs and only admits graduate students. And the city also has its very own system of public colleges, '''City University of New York''', with every borough represented among its numerous branches. ==Buy== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York City has a reputation for being one of the world's most expensive cities, and it can be, particularly when it comes to accommodation. That being said, there are ways to limit the damage; food is available from many halal food trucks for $7-10, which will get you rice with meat, vegetables and a soft drink, and you can still find inexpensive pizza slices at many of the hole-in-the-wall pizzerias throughout the city. Supermarkets and convenience stores generally also sell basic items at reasonable prices (by Western standards). New York's public bathroom infrastructure is lacking, so buying an item at a facility with a bathroom is generally advisable if you are far from your accommodation. New York is the fashion capital of the United States, and is a major shopping destination for people around the world. The city boasts an unmatched range of department stores, boutiques, and specialty shops. Some neighborhoods boast more shopping options than most other American cities and have become famous as consumer destinations. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found in New York, including clothing, cameras, computers and accessories, music, musical instruments, electronic equipment, art supplies, sporting goods, and all kinds of foodstuffs and kitchen appliances. See the '''borough pages''' and '''district sub-pages''' for listings of some of the more important stores and major business districts, of which there are several. New York state has a sales tax exemption on all clothing items that cost less than $100. The popular place to begin is Manhattan, most notably Fifth Avenue in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]], where the iconic flagship stores of many major department stores such as [http://www.saksfifthavenue.com Saks Fifth Avenue] and [http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ Bergdorf Goodman] are located. Other notable department stores in Manhattan include the world-famous [http://l.macys.com/new-york-ny Macy's] at Herald Square, [https://www.bloomingdales.com/ Bloomingdale's] on 59th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues, and [https://www.nordstrom.com/ Nordstrom] on Broadway at 57th Street. Of course, for dirt-cheap knockoffs, the various Chinatowns in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn respectively are the place to go. New York City is not known for budget shopping, but during major sales, such as the Black Friday sale after Thanksgiving, prices of some out-of-season items have been known to be slashed by as much as 50%, meaning that it is possible to find good deals for genuine luxury brand-name items if you are there at the right time. Savvy New Yorkers shop after Christmas and especially after New Year's. ===Buying art=== Anyone can freely create, display, and sell art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, DVDs, and CDs, based on freedom of speech rights. Thousands of artists earn their livings on New York's streets and parks. Common places to find street artists selling their work are SoHo, the Financial District and near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ===Outlets=== New York City has a number of retail outlet locations, offering substantial discounts and the opportunity to purchase ends-of-line and factory seconds. ===Convenience stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets=== Basic food, drinks, snacks, medicine, and toiletries can be found at decent prices at the ubiquitous '''[http://www.duanereade.com/ Duane Reade]''' (owned by Walgreens), '''CVS''', and '''Rite Aid''' stores. For a more authentically New York experience, stop by one of the thousands of bodegas/delis/groceries. Although some of these stores have a somewhat ramshackle appearance, they are reliable though often not the cheapest places to purchase groceries, water, flowers, coffee, and cooked food, typically 24/7. There are several local and regional chains of supermarkets represented all over the city, including '''Associated''', '''C-Town''', '''D'Agostino's''', '''Foodtown''', '''Gristedes''' and '''Key Food''', and '''Fairway''' and '''West Side Market''' have a few locations. There are also chains such as '''Hong Kong Supermarket''' and '''H-Mart''', which cater primarily to Chinese and Korean customers, respectively. National chains selling food include '''Trader Joe's''', '''Whole Foods Market''', '''Costco''' (mostly in bulk) and '''Target'''. ===Shopping in airports=== Most shops in New York-area airports are chain outlets, the same as can be found in most large airports in the world, so it's pretty difficult to feel the spirit of the fashion capital if you only have 2 hours waiting for a connecting flight. At JFK, JetBlue Airways' new Terminal 5 is populated with modern, cutting-edge restaurants and shops, but terminals 4 and 8 are also relatively good places for retail and duty-free shopping. ===Street vendors=== In New York City it is common for street vendors to set up tables on the sidewalk, close to the curb, and sell items. They are required to obtain a permit to perform this activity, but it is legal. Purchasing from these vendors is generally legitimate, although buying brand name goods from them (particularly expensive clothing and movies) is generally ill-advised unless you want cheap imitation products. It is considered safe to buy less expensive goods from these vendors, but most will not accept payment by credit card, so you will have to bring cash. Be particularly wary of any street vendor that does not sell from a table (especially vendors who approach you with their merchandise in a briefcase), as these goods are almost certainly cheap imitation products. ==Eat== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has, as you might expect of the Big Apple, all the eating options covered and you can find almost every type of food available and every cuisine of the world represented. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants, ranging from dingy cheap pizza-by-the-slice joints to $500-a-plate ''prix fixe'' sushi. Thousands of delis, bodegas, and grocery stores dot every corner of the city and do it yourself meals are easy and cheap to find. [[Street food]] comes in various tastes, ranging from the ubiquitous New York hot dog vendors to the many middle eastern carts at street corners in Midtown. [[Fast food in North America| Fast food]] is as plentiful and as diverse as you can imagine. Fruit stalls appear at many intersections from spring to fall with ready-to-eat strawberries, bananas, apples, etc. available at very low cost. Vegetarian and vegan options abound throughout the city. ===Don't leave without trying=== ====New York pizza==== [[File:NewYorkSlice.jpg|thumb|300px|A slice of the real deal]] A peculiarly New York thing, a true New York pizza is a plain cheese pizza with a very thin crust (sometimes chewy, sometimes crisp), and an artery-hardening sheen of grease on top. From just about any pizzeria, you can get a whole pie with a variety of toppings available, or a "dollar slice" if you just want a piece of plain cheese pizza. The "dollar slice" cost $1 at the start of the 21st century, but prices have risen, and it may cost anywhere between $1.50 and $4 before sales tax, depending on the place and any toppings you want. Just fold in half lengthwise, grab a lot of napkins, and eat – the quintessential meal on the go in New York. Dollar-slice places can be found all over the city, and include the many different variations of "Ray's Pizza", all of which claim to be the original thing. However, perhaps the most respected of the corner joints is the wildly popular '''Joe's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]]. But while pizza in New York is generally considered a fast food, the most respected pizzerias in the city are those that act like sit-down restaurants, and some of them serve whole pies only, no slices. Except for DiFara's, all the following pizzerias use a classic New York style of coal-fired, rather than gas-fired ovens, which allows them to bake their pizza for a very short time at very high temperatures, producing a unique style of crispy, slightly charred crust that makes their output quite different from the average corner slice shop. Every New Yorker has their own personal favorite, but several routinely make it to the top of the list. '''Lombardi's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Little Italy]] is regarded as the oldest pizzeria in town and continues to draw in big crowds of tourists, but '''Patsy's''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|East Harlem]] has long been regarded by connoisseurs as serving perhaps the purest example of plain New York-style coal-oven pizza (don't order any toppings, though). [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is the center of pizza on Manhattan, home to not only Joe's but also the classic '''John's''' and the popular '''Arturo's'''. In Brooklyn, '''Grimaldi's''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|DUMBO]] is hugely popular with lines that go down the street, while '''Totonno's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]] and '''Di Fara's''' in [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Midwood]] remain mainstays with the locals. There are also excellent brick-oven establishments serving Neapolitan or other styles of pizza that are not classic New York but well worth having. ====New York hot dog==== Nothing represents New York [[street food]] like the almighty hot dog. Affectionately called "dirty water dogs" by the locals, a New York hot dog is typically all-beef, served in a plain bun, and topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, or any combination of the three. You can get one from pushcarts on seemingly every street corner and park in the city. Just wrap the dog in a paper napkin and walk along the sidewalk trying not to let the toppings slip and slide all over your hands. And of course, both ballparks make sure to keep their fans' hot dog needs satisfied. However, there are a few places that go a step beyond the typical dirty water dog, with better cooked dogs and a much greater variety of toppings available. Many hot dog enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to the original hot dog stand, '''Nathan's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]], although locals generally view it as a tourist trap. In Manhattan, '''Papaya King''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]]) and '''Gray's Papaya''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]) are favorites, so-named because they also serve tropical drinks with their frankfurters. In addition to their sandwiches, '''Katz's''' on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] is also reputed for an excellent deli dog. In the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]], '''Crif Dogs''' draws people in for their deep-fried, beef-and-pork (and often bacon-wrapped!) dogs. '''Dominick's''' food truck commands a fiercely loyal crowd, who flock to a quiet side of [[Queens/Forest Park|Queens]] to get a taste. People looking for a good bratwurst should try the '''Hallo Berlin''' cart on 54th and Fifth in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], while Chicago purists should head to the '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]]. ====New York bagel==== There is no bagel like the New York bagel anywhere else in the world. Bagels are a doughnut-shaped round of boiled dough that is then baked until it has a distinctive, chewy, sweet interior and a leathery outer crust. They arrived from the Old World with Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and have become utterly New York in character. You can get bagels anywhere in the city, but for the best bagels you may have to trek away from the main tourist sites. The key point, though, is get them when they are hot (and that does not mean reheated in the microwave). Some places actively discourage toasting; try them fresh out of the oven. Good bagel shops will offer a variety of cream cheese spreads and sandwich stuffings, like lox, salmon, tofu spreads, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Many bagel shops are extremely generous with their cream cheese; locals will order "just a schmear" to get a more reasonable amount. On Manhattan, many people swear by '''Ess'a Bagel''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown East|Midtown]], with their giant bagels and huge variety of toppings, although bagel purists respect '''Murray's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea]] for their refusal to allow toasting. Other places in Manhattan which command fiercely loyal followings are '''Brooklyn Bagel''', also in Chelsea, and '''Absolute Bagels''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. In Brooklyn, '''Bagel Hole''' in [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Park Slope]] is a no-frills place with smaller bagels, and is often ranked as one of the top bagels in the city, while over in a quiet section of [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Queens]], '''Bagel Oasis''' is regularly considered among the very best. ====New York pastrami sandwich==== [[File:Katz's Deli - Lunch.jpg|thumb|300px|Corned beef piled high on rye: a Reuben at Katz's]] Another delicacy brought over by Jewish immigrants, pastrami sandwiches are another specialty of New York City. A "Reuben", a grilled sandwich piled high with corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut between two slices of rye bread, is always a good choice. A good deli sandwich doesn't come cheap: be prepared to spend upwards of $20 for a good sandwich, due to the fact that these meats are prepared using natural methods now outmoded by artificial flavorings and mass production. Many delis also serve other Jewish specialties, such as matzo ball soup. If you want pastrami, your best bet is '''Katz's Delicatessen''', an institution on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] that's been serving up excellent sandwiches for over a century. '''2nd Ave Deli''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is a famous kosher deli that's a real throwback to the Jewish delis of old. And if you find yourself over in [[Brooklyn/East|East Brooklyn]], '''Mill Basin Deli''' is known for some of the best pastrami in Brooklyn. ====New York desserts==== Another New York claim to fame is the '''New York cheesecake''', which relies upon heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks to add a richness and a smooth consistency. It was made famous by '''Junior's''', which still commands a loyal crowd with two locations in Midtown, although the original is in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. Other favorites are '''Eileen's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|NoLiTa]], '''Lady M''' and '''Two Little Red Hens''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] and '''S&S''' in the [[Bronx]] (whose cheesecake is also sold at Zabar's on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]). Another dessert of New York origin is the '''egg cream''', also often referred to as a "chocolate egg cream", a blend of chocolate syrup, milk, and seltzer water (note the curious absence of either egg or cream). Though not often on the menu at many diners, many will still prepare one for you if you ask for one. You can also find them in surprising places, like the tiny Ray's Candy Store in the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]]. ===Restaurants=== Maybe it's the size of New Yorkers' tiny kitchens, or perhaps it's the enormous melting-pot immigrant populations, but either way, this city excels at every kind of restaurant. There are fancy famous-chef restaurants, all ethnic cuisines and fusion/updates of ethnic cuisines (second-generation immigrants tweaking their family tradition), plus all the fashionable spots, casual bistros, lounges for drinking and noshing and more. It's only a slight exaggeration to say that virtually every type of cuisine is available in New York. And in some neighborhoods you'll find many national and regional styles represented. However, certain neighborhoods, particularly those in [[Queens]], really shine in terms of the sheer variety available to visitors. Where Manhattan's high rents often result in expensive restaurants and sometimes watered-down, unnaturally sweetened food, Queens' vast array of cuisines are often served primarily to patrons from the country where it originated. Not that Manhattan is completely bereft by any stretch, however: a wide variety of Chinese options can be found in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] and [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], there's the small [[Manhattan/Midtown#Eat|Koreatown]] with some very good (but not necessarily cheap) restaurants, [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Washington Heights]] is the center for Dominican food, [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]] is full of Japanese eateries of various types, and part of [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is known as "Curry Hill" for its proliferation of Indian restaurants. But in Queens, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] offers a vast and diverse array of Chinese (including Northeastern, Sichuan, Hunanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Korean, and Indian eateries; [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] includes a prominent Indian section among a vast Latin American neighborhood whose eateries span the American continents from Chilean to Mexican and almost everything in between; nearby Elmhurst features various Southeast Asian (for example Vietnamese and Thai, with a couple of Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants thrown in) and Chinese cuisines, [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] has locally well-known halal restaurants among a very diverse set of good establishments; nearby Astoria is best known for its Mediterranean food; and [[Queens/Forest Park|Rego Park]] has Uzbek dining halls. In Brooklyn, [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Brighton Beach]] is noted for its Russian eateries, while [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Sunset Park]] is home to a third Chinatown as well as plenty of Malaysian and Vietnamese options. Italian options can be found in virtually every neighborhood, although a higher number appear in [[Staten Island]], [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]], heavily Italian parts of Brooklyn like [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bensonhurst]] and [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bay Ridge]], and the area around Arthur Avenue in the [[Bronx]]. (Italian restaurants in Manhattan's "Little Italy" are mostly for tourists only, and New Yorkers generally avoid Mulberry St. between Canal and Broome. Likewise, you would be hard pressed to find locals eating in the chain restaurants [including chain pizzerias] around Times Square.) Due to the higher cost of living, you are in general expected to tip more in New York City than in other parts of the U.S. As a general rule, tips should start at 18% of the cost of the meal for adequate service, and may go up to 25% for service that goes above and beyond what is expected. ====Dress codes==== Restaurants with entrees under $35 are unlikely to have any preference about what their customers wear. Of course, like most major cities, New York has some expensive, extremely fashionable restaurants that care about, and enforce, a certain level of dress among their customers - but "jackets only" restaurants are very uncommon nowadays to the point at which the restaurant's reputation would make the fact known. If you're from elsewhere in the US and wish to "pass" as a local within Manhattan, pay attention to your shoes and coat. Most local exclusiveness is pretty understated, but where it exists it's generally to distinguish locals from nightlife commuters from New Jersey and Long Island that supposedly threaten to rob bar-filled neighborhoods of their local color. Therefore, if your style doesn't fit in but is obviously from outside the US, you may find yourself welcomed as graciously as any local, if not more so. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarians and vegans will find New York to be a paradise with hundreds of vegetarian-only restaurants and good veggie options in even the most expensive places. There are many vegetarian-only restaurants with offerings varying from macrobiotic food to Ayurvedic thalis or Asian Buddhist food. But, more importantly, almost every restaurant at every point on the price scale has vegetarian dishes that are more than an afterthought. Even '''Per Se''', one of the most expensive and sought after restaurants in the city, has a seven course vegetarian tasting menu well worth the expense. DIY vegetarians will have no problem finding fresh vegetables, a wide variety of cheese, bread, and prepared vegetarian foods in New York supermarkets. ===Street food=== [[File:StreetfoodNY.jpg|thumb|300px|One of the many, many food carts in the city]] Nothing differentiates New York more from other American (and European) cities than the astonishing amount of [[street food|food cooked and served on the streets]]. Starting with the thousands of hot dog stands on almost every street corner, the possibilities are endless. People trek to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] in Queens for a nibble of the famous arepas of the '''Arepa Lady'''. Freshly cooked Indian dosas are served up for a pittance at the '''NY Dosas''' stand in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Washington Square Park]]. The '''Trinipak''' cart on 43rd and Sixth in Midtown serves delicious Trinidadian/Pakistani food. Danny Meyer, the famous restaurateur, runs the burger stand '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]] as well as several other locations throughout the city. The halal offerings in Midtown are legendary ('''Kwik-Meal''' on 45th and Sixth; '''Halal Guys''' on 53rd and Sixth and many others). Most carts serve lunch from about 11AM to 5 or 6PM in the evening and disappear after dark, so look for a cart near you, smell what's cooking, and enjoy a hot and often tasty lunch for a few dollars (a meal costs anywhere from about $2 to $8). Mornings, from about 6AM to 10AM, the streets are dotted with coffee carts that sell coffee, croissants, bagels, and Danish pastries and are good for a cheap breakfast: small coffee and bagel for a dollar or so. From 10AM to 7PM, many vendors sell lunch and dinner choices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros, and halal. Other street vendors sell Italian ices, pretzels, ice cream, and roasted peanuts. Also, look around for the coffee truck (often found in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]]), dessert truck, and the Belgian waffle truck that roam around the city. ===Do it yourself=== New York's many markets and grocery stores make preparing your own food interesting and easy. Almost every grocery store, deli, or bodega has a prepared foods section where you can make your own salad (beware, you are charged by the pound!) or buy ready to eat foods such as burritos, tacos, curries and rice, lasagna, pastas, pre-prepared or freshly-made sandwiches, and many other types of foods. Any supermarket will have enough to take away to the park or your hotel room for a low cost meal. '''Whole Foods''' has five New York City locations, all with a variety of foods and a clean place to sit and eat. '''Zabar's''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] is very famous, with a huge selection of foodstuffs and expensive foods as well as cooking supplies. There is also a '''Trader Joe's''' at [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]] and in 6 other locations every borough but the Bronx for cheap but delicious supermarket buys, and '''Western Beef''' supermarkets offer more foods from different ethnicities than average supermarkets. If you have a place to cook, you'll find almost any kind of food in New York though you may have to travel to the outer boroughs for ethnic ingredients. Most supermarkets have Thai, Chinese, and Indian sauces to add flavor to your pot, and many, especially in Upper Manhattan, have the ingredients necessary for a Mexican or Central American meal, but go to [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for the best Chinese ingredients, Little India in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] for Indian ingredients, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] for all things Chinese or Korean, [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] for Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and South Asian, [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Flatbush and Crown Heights]] for Jamaican, [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] for Kosher, and [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Greenpoint]] for Polish. Ask around for where you can get your favorite ethnic ingredients and you'll find traveling around in local neighborhoods a rewarding experience. ==Drink== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> '''Last call''' can be as late as 4AM, although many establishments will let you stay beyond that, especially in the outer boroughs. It is not uncommon to be locked in a bar after 4AM so people can keep drinking. Wine and liquor are sold at '''liquor stores''', and are not sold at delis or supermarkets. Beer cannot be bought between 4AM and 8AM on Sunday morning (although if you look hard, you can get around this). As in most American cities, drinking alcoholic beverages on the street is illegal. The law is flouted openly in many areas, but bars will not generally let you take your drink outside. ===Popular nightlife neighborhoods=== The only thing about New York City that changes faster than the subway map or the restaurants is the bar scene. While some established watering holes have been around for decades or centuries, the hot spot of the moment may well have opened last week and could likely close just as quickly. On [[Manhattan#Drink|Manhattan]], '''Greenwich Village''' is probably the best neighborhood to go if you are in town for just a brief period, full of locals of all ages, especially students attending NYU. '''Chelsea''' has lots of clubs and a thriving gay scene, and if you are European and looking for a discothèque, this is where you want to be. The '''Meatpacking District''' holds trendier bars and clubs and some expensive restaurants. The '''Lower East Side''', formerly the dingy alternative to the West Village, has become trendier today, with an influx of hipsters. The '''East Village''' also has lots of bars, as well as a sizeable cluster of Japanese bars. Nearby, '''Alphabet City''', once a dangerous drug-addled hell hole, has since cleaned up and is loaded with bars. '''Murray Hill''' is more hip with the 30-year-old crowd, with many Indian restaurants and plenty of watering holes, including a couple of fireman bars and an all Irish whiskey pub. '''Times Square''' is a very touristy area with a few classy hotel rooftop bars, although very few New Yorkers would be caught dead at these places. In [[Brooklyn#Drink|Brooklyn]], '''Williamsburg''' is the capital of NYC's hipster scene, and many of New York's small music venues are here. '''Bay Ridge''' has one of the highest concentrations of bars in the city in a neighborhood that has been generally Irish/Italian and does not have the hipster/yuppie scene common in New York. '''Park Slope''', however, is the yuppie capital of New York and you are more likely to find a tea house serving soy milk than a bar here. There is some low-key nightlife, although this has been on the decline. A number of lesbian bars are in this area. [[Queens#Drink|Queens]] is home to '''Woodside''', an Irish neighborhood great for happy hour and drinking festivities before a Mets baseball game. '''Astoria''' is home to Queens' Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, which covers an entire city block, is walled and filled with trees, indoor and outdoor tables and a cool crowd, and serves great Czech and German beer. And on [[Staten Island#Drink|Staten Island]], '''St. George''' has a few bars located south of the ferry terminal, with good live music. ===Jazz=== NYC has a pretty confident claim to be the world capital of jazz. It exerts a brain drain influence on the rest of the country's most talented jazz musicians, and the live music scene is simply thriving. This goes for all styles of jazz, (except pre-swing trad jazz, which safely belongs to [[New Orleans]]): Latin, modern, fusion, experimental, bebop, hard bop, you name it. '''The Blue Note''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is probably the most famous extant jazz club in the world, with nightly headliners and cover charges to match. The '''Village Vanguard''' is a legendary hole-in-the-wall (also in Greenwich Village), having played host to most of the greats going back to 1935. Other top (i.e., famous—there are fabulous lesser-known places to hear jazz throughout the city) clubs include '''Birdland''' in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] and the '''Cotton Club''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. If the high cover charges in this expensive city are giving you the blues, look at '''Smalls''' and '''Fat Cat''', which are within a block of each other in Greenwich Village and keep the covers as low as possible, so that musicians can actually afford to come! ===Salsa=== Would it be too provocative to declare New York the home of salsa? Possibly, but there's a reason to consider it. Salsa originated in [[Cuba]], but its second home was New York (especially the [[Bronx]]), where it truly exploded and developed into a global phenomenon, driven by innovations from Cuban and later Puerto Rican immigrants. Latin dance, particularly salsa (danced on the two) and other Afro-Caribbean varieties, remains enormously popular, although it's now centered more on a semi-professional ballroom-dancing crowd rather than Latino communities. The '''Copacabana''' near [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]] dates back to 1940, and is probably the city's best known Latin dance club. Other well known options include '''Club Cache''' also near Times Square, the very Dominican '''El Morocco''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Spanish Harlem]], and '''Iguana''' in [[Manhattan/Theater District|west Midtown]]. Many venues in the city hold a salsa night once a week, so poke around the city papers for event listings. ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== New York has some of the most expensive accommodations in the world. Expect to pay $100–$200 for a budget room with shared bath, $250–$350 for a mid-range hotel with a decent room and a restaurant and/or room service; and much higher in a high end hotel. Most accommodations below $200 in Manhattan are a small room with space only for a bed, a TV, perhaps a sink, and little else. Cheaper accommodations may have communal bathrooms (although many will have a sink in the room). Be warned that the quality of hotels varies significantly and, in many cheap hotels away from the center such as along the West Side Highway or in the outer reaches of Queens, you may share the premises with hourly customers! As New York is a popular destination throughout the year, it is necessary to make reservations well in advance. If you plan to be in the city during the height of the tourist season, booking months in advance would be wise. ===Hostels=== Expect to pay up to $50 for a hostel. There are several hostels in Manhattan including two [http://www.jazzhostels.com Jazz Hostels] (located at 36 West 106th Street and 184 Eleventh Avenue) and one official [[Hostelling International]] hostel (located at 891 Amsterdam Avenue--between 102nd and 103rd Streets--in Manhattan), there are many places that call themselves "hostel" and offer accommodations below $100 a night. Some cater exclusively to students. You are strongly advised to make reservations months in advance. ===Taxes=== Room rates are typically quoted excluding taxes, so expect your actual bill to be materially higher than the quoted rate. Taxes include New York State and New York City sales tax (8.875%), a New York City Hotel Occupancy Tax (varies but, for rooms above $40, $2 + 5.875%), and a surcharge of $1.50. For a $100 per night room, expect to pay $117.75, after taxes are taken into account. ===Alternatives to Manhattan accommodations=== You don't have to stay in Manhattan. There are many hotels just outside Manhattan in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]], [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]] and [[New Jersey]] that are cheaper than hotels in Manhattan. Also, due to the high accommodation prices and insider knowledge of the locals, you may want to consider a [[hospitality exchange]]. ===Off-season=== Lower accommodation prices are also generally available in January and February, the end of August, and on Sunday nights. ==Connect== Find free wireless wifi & hotspot across the city online at [http://www.openwifinyc.com/ openwifinyc], [http://www.nycwireless.net/ NYC Wireless], and [http://www.wififreespot.com/ WiFi Free Spot]. Wireless is available in city parks and quite a few public libraries. The Apple store has dozens of computers set up and doesn't seem to mind that many people use them for free internet access, but they can be pretty busy at times. Easy Internet Cafe and FedEx Office are just some of the internet cafes which offer broadband internet at reasonable prices. Finding a store with an open power outlet may be difficult so be sure your device is fully charged and its battery is working properly. Public phones are less and less common, but there are now some free phone charging stations on the street if you are running out of power. Remember to include the 1 and area code when dialing from any phone in New York City - including private "land line" phones in buildings - as 11-digit dialing is always in effect, even when dialing locally. However, you don't need to dial 1 from a cell phone. ==Stay safe== New York was through 2019 statistically the safest large city in the United States, and its crime rate per person was lower than the national average and the crime rate of many small towns, but 2020 saw a frightening jump in shootings, people being pushed onto the subway tracks and bias crimes, with those against people who are or look Asian increasing at the greatest rate, and the violence continued in 2021 and into 2022. That said, the spike still leaves the city much safer than it used to be in the 1980s and 90s. You can be assured of a high police presence in Times Square, public transportation hubs and other major crowded places. In spite of a sharp rise in subway crimes, some of them sensational, rates are still way below the levels in the 1980s, and it is generally safe to travel around at night in the subway as long as you use common sense and keep a moderate level of vigilance. The most common crime against tourists (not including being overcharged!) is bag snatching. Never let go of your handbag (putting other bags down is OK, as long as you guard them carefully), especially in the subway but also when eating at a restaurant. Take special care if you are sitting outdoors or in a crowded self-service restaurant. Leave your passport and other valuables that you don't need to carry in a hotel safe or hidden in your suitcase. Don't flaunt a wad of money if you can help it; if you want to be safer, count your money in your room before you go out and take only what you think you may need. Unless you have protective outer wear, consider not wearing expensive jewelry, and hide valuables like cameras when you're not using them. While muggings are rare, they do happen. Take a tip from seasoned New Yorkers and always try to be aware of who's walking near you in all directions (especially behind you), at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially if you find yourself on a lightly traveled or poorly lit street. Certain neighborhoods that are off the tourist path should be avoided in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Riverside Park and Central Park can be dangerous at night. If you go to an evening outdoor concert at one of the parks, follow the crowd out of the park before heading toward your destination. Airport-style security is common at buildings, museums and tourist attractions, even the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. Generally you can expect to have your bags checked (either manually by a security guard or through an x-ray machine) and walk through a metal detector. Unlike their counterparts at JFK and LaGuardia, security screenings at building entrances are surprisingly quick and efficient - and you can even leave your shoes on! If you think you've inadvertently wandered into a dangerous area, hop into a cab, if available, or into the nearest subway station and go elsewhere. If a subway platform is deserted, stay within sight of the station agent if possible. New York has its share of odd people: talkative pan-handlers, lonely people just wanting a chat, religious preachers, people with psychological disorders, etc. If you prefer not to speak with someone who approaches you for a chat, do what most New Yorkers do: completely ignore them or say "Sorry, gotta go" while continuing to walk at a brisk pace. Watch out for cyclists and even motorcyclists riding, sometimes at high speeds, on the sidewalk or the wrong way on one-way streets. This has become a constant in some neighborhoods. Also, you will notice that New Yorkers routinely jaywalk, but don't do it yourself unless you have good sight lines and can do so safely. Despite the stereotypes, many New Yorkers are nice people and don't mind giving out directions (time allowing), so don't be afraid to ask! If you ever get into trouble, approach the nearest police officer. You'll find them to be friendly, polite, and very helpful. ==Cope== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Cautions about firearms|New York City has some of the nation's strictest gun laws, and handgun permits issued elsewhere — including New York State licenses — are not honored within the five boroughs of the city. Some popular venues have a "No guns" sign posted outside, leading people to falsely assume such weapons are prohibited only in certain places. In fact, they're just as illegal outside these venues as inside. Attempting to leave weapons with security guards or police prior to entry will likely lead to very serious criminal charges. Don't bring a gun to New York City, even if you're just passing through by air (LaGuardia and JFK) or by car.}} ===Language=== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although in many communities, it is common to hear other languages that are widely understood within the neighborhood. By far, the most common non-English language is Spanish, as about one in four residents speak Spanish, especially in several neighborhoods in the Bronx, Bushwick, Corona, Jackson Heights, Washington Heights, East Harlem and West Harlem. There are also several neighborhoods, especially [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] that have a high concentration of Chinese immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Fuzhounese. You can expect to hear Russian spoken on the streets in parts of South Brooklyn, and Yiddish or Hebrew in other parts. In some of these neighborhoods, some locals may not speak very good English, but store owners and those who would deal frequently with tourists or visitors will generally speak English. Most municipal government services in New York City are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. The upside to this linguistic confusion is that, while you can find a restaurant or other establishment for nearly every culture somewhere in Manhattan, catering to English-speaking tourists, more adventurous travelers may be able to find a more authentic experience for less money among an ethnic community somewhere in the outer boroughs. ===Water=== The quality of tap [[water]] in New York City is considered to be among the best in the world (unless you are in an old building with outdated plumbing). There is generally no good reason to drink bottled water in preference to New York City tap water. Lower-end restaurants will simply place glasses of ice water on your table (and refill them constantly, for free). At nicer restaurants you will be asked “what kind of water” you want. Asking for tap water is completely acceptable in any restaurant; your other choices are “bottled” (non-carbonated water, such as Fiji or Evian) or “sparkling” (which almost always means Pellegrino). === Toilets === Public restrooms are few and far between in New York City, and it got worse when the subway system closed their restrooms during the pandemic. The parks department maintains [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bathrooms a list of "comfort stations" in their parks], and the [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park one at Bryant Park] in Manhattan is even something of a tourist attraction. Public libraries also have free restrooms. There are a small number of self-cleaning, coin-operated toilets in the city, which require quarters (25¢) and are always wheelchair-accessible. Large stores and sit-down restaurants usually have restrooms for paying customers. Otherwise, look for a church or police station that's open and ask if you can use the restroom. ===Information=== * {{listing | name=Citizen Service Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=311 (lines open 24/7) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= New York City's official non-emergency help line, available in 171 languages for questions (parade hours and routes, parking restrictions, transport problems) and complaints (litter, noise pollution, access). }} ===Babysitting=== * {{listing | name=Baby Sitters' Guild | alt= | url=http://www.babysittersguild.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-682-0227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bookings 9AM–9PM daily, cash payments only. For stressed and busy parents visiting New York, round-the-clock baby-sitting is available short- or long-term from $20 per hour (4-hour minimum) and cab fare (approx. $10). Multilingual sitters are also available. }} ===Smoking=== Smoking in public places is highly restricted. It is prohibited in indoor sections of bars, restaurants, subway stations and trains (all transit system property), public parks, public beaches, pedestrian malls, both indoor and outdoor stadiums and sports arenas, and many other public places. If you light up in any of these places, you are subject to a summons and fine, ejection, and/or indignant reactions from residents. There do remain a small number of legal cigar bars that are exempt, as are the outside areas of sidewalk cafes and the like, but these are very much the exception. If you need to smoke while eating or drinking, be prepared to take a break and join the rest of the smokers outside, whatever the weather; many establishments have large space heaters. There is also some vaping on the streets of New York. ====Cannabis/marijuana and other drugs==== '''Cannabis and marijuana are legal in New York''' for those 21 or older. Adults may possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana or up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate and consume it anywhere tobacco smoking is permitted —— it is the only jurisdiction in the USA where public marijuana smoking is legal. You will smell it walking down the street with some frequency. Regulated retail sales are not scheduled to begin until the latter part of 2022, but New Yorkers are embracing legal weed with typical impatience and irreverence, and cannabis sales occur openly in every tourist-dominated area of the city, including Times Square and most Manhattan & Brooklyn parks. Because NYC law only prohibits driving under the influence of cannabis and possession thereof by minors/children, you'll be hard-pressed to find a cop who'll lift a finger to stop open cannabis sales (they have bigger fish to fry), though unfortunately the way a dealer is treated by police often depends on skin color. Purchase cannabis at your own risk, but only the dealer commits a crime. '''Purchasing hard drugs in New York City is dangerous.''' Penalties for possession are draconian, including long prison sentences, and legal representation is expensive. Fake hard drugs and hard drugs laced with poisonous fentanyl are common. ===Consulates=== New York City is home to diplomatic missions from virtually every country on Earth due to the presence of the United Nations. Most countries have consulates here that double as the permanent mission to the United Nations, even if a country may otherwise not have diplomatic relations with the United States. {{Embassy|left=<br> * {{flag|Albania}} {{listing | name=Albania | alt= | url=http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/usa/en/new-york-consulate | email= | address=320 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-255-7381 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Algeria}} {{listing | name=Algeria | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=15 E 47th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-6931 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Andorra}} {{listing | name=Andorra |alt=| url= | email= | address=27F, Two United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750-8064 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750-6630 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-12-26| content=The actual Andorran embassy rather than a consulate. }} * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=336 E 45th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-3588 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} {{listing | name=Antigua and Barbuda | alt= | url=https://www.abconsulate.nyc/ | email= | address=305 E 47th St #6a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212-541-4117 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/en | email=cnyor@mrecic.gov.ar | address=12 W 56 St | lat= | long= | directions=btwn 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1-212-603-0400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-541-7746 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Armenia}} {{listing | name=Armenia | alt= | url=https://usa.mfa.am/en/ | email= | address=119 E 36th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-686-9079 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.newyork.usa.embassy.gov.au/nycg/home.html | email= | address=150 E 42nd St 34F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-351-6500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-351-6501 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/newyorkgk | email=info@austria-ny.org | address=31 East 69th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-933-5140 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahamas}} {{listing | name=Bahamas | url=https://www.bahamasny.com/ | email=Consulate@bahamasny.com | address= 231 E 46th St |lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-421-6420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-3:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahrain}} {{listing | name=Bahrain | url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=3378&language=en-US | address= 866 2nd Ave 14th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-223-6200| tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=https://www.bdcgny.org/ | email=Contact@bdcgny.org | address=34-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-6767 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-682-9211 | hours= | price= | emergency contact number=+1-646-645-7242 | content= }} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | alt= | url=https://www.foreign.gov.bb/consulates-general/ | email=newyork@foreign.gov.bb | address=820 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-551-4325 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/newyork | email=NewYork@diplobel.fed.be | address=1065 Avenue of the Americas, 22F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212 586-5110 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-582-9657 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/ | email=consulado@brazilny.org | address=1185 Avenue of the Americas, 21F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-777-7777 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-827-0225 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/united_states-etats_unis/new_york.aspx?lang=eng | email=CNGNYG@international.gc.ca | address=1251 Avenue of the Americas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-596-1628 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-596-1790 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://newyork.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email= | address=520 12th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-244-9456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url=http://nuevayork.consulado.gov.co/ | email= | address=10 East 46th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-798-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212 972-1725 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | alt= | url=http://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/consulate-general-of-denmark---new-york/ | email=nycgkl@um.dk | address=One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-4545 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-1904 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | alt= | url=https://www.consuladord-ny.net/ | email=cdmny@verizon.net | address=1501 Broadway Suite 410 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-768-2480 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-768-2677 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt |alt=| url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Consulate_Newyork/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=1110 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-759-7120 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-308-7643 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=41005&contentlan=2&culture=en-US | email=consulate.nyc@formin.fi | address=866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 250 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750 4400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750 4418 | hours=M-F 8:45AM–1PM and 2-4:45PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/spip.php?rubrique7 | email= | address=934 5th Ave | lat=40.7739 | long=-73.9656 | directions=btwn 74th and 75th Sts | phone=+1-212-606-3600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-606-3620 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Consulate general of France in New York | wikidata=Q2995343 | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/New__York/00/__Home.html | email= | address=871 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions=First Ave btwn 48th and 49th Sts | phone=+1-212-610-9700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-940-0402 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url=http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/AuthoritiesAbroad/North+America/USA/GeneralConsulateNewYork/en-US/ | email=nycons@greekembassy.org | address=69 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-988-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-734-8492 | hours= | price= | content= }} |right=<br> *{{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary |alt=| url=https://newyork.mfa.gov.hu/ | email=hucons.nyf@mfa.gov.hu, | address=223 East 52nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-0669, +1-212-752-0661 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-755-5986 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2021-01-18| content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India |alt=| url=https://indiainnewyork.gov.in | email= | address=3 E 64th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-774-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-861-3788 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/newyork/en/default.aspx | email=information.newyork@kemlu.go.id | address=5 East 68th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-879-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-570-6206 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://web.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40066 | email= | address=345 Park Ave, 17F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-319-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-980-9475 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://www.israelfm.org | email=info@newyork.mfa.gov.il | address=800 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions=between 42nd and 43rd Sts | phone=+1-212-499-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url=http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it | email=info.newyork@esteri.it | address=690 Park Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-737-9100 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-249-4945 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp | email= | address=299 Park Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-8222 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-319-6357 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kenya}} {{listing | name=Kenya | alt= | url=https://kenyaembassydc.org/contact-us-1/ | email=newyorkconsulate@kenyaembassy.com | address=866 UN Plaza, Ste 4016 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-421-4741 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-486-1985 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url=https://mauritius-newyork.govmu.org/Pages/index.aspx | email= | address=211 East 43rd St, 22nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-949-0190 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-697-3829 | hours=9:30AM–5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url=http://www.consulmexny.org | email= | address=27 E 39th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-217-6400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-545-8197 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/united-states/about-us/consulate-general-in-new-york | email=nyc@minbuza.nl | address=666 3rd Ave, 19th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-557-2200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-370-1954 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/usa/norway-usa/new-york/ | email=cg.newyork@mfa.no | address=825 3rd Ave, 38th floor | lat=40.755876 | long=-73.970210 | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-7500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-646-430-7599 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49167127 | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.pcgny.net/ | email= | address=556 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-764-1330 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-764-6010 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url=https://novaiorque.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/ | email=consulado.newyork@mne.pt | address=866 2nd Ave, 8th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-845-0042 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=http://newyork.mae.ro/ | email=newyork@mae.ro | address= 200 East, 38th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 682 9122 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 972 8463 | hours= | price= | content=General consulate }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | address=866 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-2740 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url=http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/ | email=consulate.ny@foreign.gov.za | address=333 E 38th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-213-4880 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-213-0102 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/NUEVAYORK/ | email=cog.nuevayork@maec.es | address=150 E 58th St, 30-31F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-355-4080 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-644-3751 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/New-York/ | email=newyork@consulateofsweden.org | address=445 Park Ave, 21st floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-888-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-888-3125 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/cgny.html | email=nyc.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | address=633 3rd Ave, 30F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-5700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-599-4266 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/usnyc_en/index.html | email=consular@tecony.org | address=1 E 42nd St, 4F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-0088 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-421-7866 | hours= | price= | content=Office has same function as an official consulate. }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://newyork.bk.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx | email=consulate.newyork@mfa.gov.tr | address=821 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-6560 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-983-1293 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://ny.mfa.gov.ua/en | email=gc_usn@mfa.gov.ua | address=240 East, 49th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-6965 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-371-5547 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/ny/ | email= | address=845 3rd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-745-0200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-3062 | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, which can be booked on the phone, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://newyork.uae-embassy.org/ | email=newyorkcon@mofa.gov.ae | address=535 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-419-7670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} }} ==Go next== Locals would ask why you ever want to leave, but New York is a great jumping-off point to other locations in the [[Metro New York|metro area]] (including [[New Jersey]] and [[Connecticut]]) or anywhere in the [[Boston]]-[[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] Megalopolis corridor. ===New Jersey=== Despite being a constant target of mockery and jokes from New York, the densely-populated Garden State has plenty of great attractions to offer nearby: * '''Hudson Waterfront''' — The portion of New Jersey that directly faces Manhattan along the Hudson River. The region is traversed by the {{convert|18.5|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} '''Hudson River Waterfront Walkway''' that runs, albeit discontinuously, from the George Washington Bridge down to the city of Bayonne and offers clear views of the Manhattan skyline. ** '''[[Jersey City]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the Financial District is New Jersey's second largest city. Jersey City is a diverse city with lots of multicultural shops and restaurants, and it is often referred to as New York’s "sixth borough". It can be reached from Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel, the PATH trains (the bi-state subway), or the many ferries that zip passengers across the Hudson River. ** '''[[Hoboken]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the West Village and Chelsea is the alleged birthplace of baseball (most erroneously believe that the birthplace is Cooperstown, NY) and actual birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Hoboken is a small city in area with a great assortment of prewar buildings and conspicuous lack of many corporate establishments. The piers have great views of Manhattan, a large selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs, and are a good place to walk around. Hoboken can be reached from Manhattan by the PATH train or by bus from Port Authority as well as by NY Waterway ferries. ** '''[[Fort Lee]]''' — Occupying the western end of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is home to the site of the eponymous Revolutionary War fort, as well as a high concentration of Korean and Japanese restaurants that spill deep into the neighboring towns. Fort Lee is easily reached by walking, biking, or taking a bus/jitney across the George Washington Bridge from the adjacent bus terminal on the Manhattan side of the bridge. * '''[[Jersey Shore]]''' — The Jersey Shore starts just a few miles south of New York City. It stretches for almost {{mi|130}}, and along it are private and public beaches. There are numerous activities along the Jersey Shore. [[Sandy Hook]], part of the National Gateway Area and home to one of the few nude beaches around New York, Gunnison Beach, can be easily accessed using the SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan. The service operates during the beach season and goes directly to the Hook. A convenient train ride on the NJ Transit trains from Penn Station will get you to several more of the towns on the Jersey Shore, including [[Asbury Park]], [[Manasquan]] and [[Point Pleasant Beach]]. Buses from Port Authority also take passengers to other spots along the Jersey Shore not served by train from New York, such as [[Seaside Heights]]. ** '''[[Atlantic City|Atlantic City]]''', '''[[Wildwood (New Jersey)|Wildwood]]''', and '''[[Cape May]]''' at the southern edge of New Jersey are home to beaches, casinos in Atlantic City, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Just a 2-hour drive from New York, and plenty of buses also operate to Atlantic City from Port Authority. * '''Six Flags Great Adventure''' in [[Jackson Township (New Jersey)|Jackson]] — An 80-minute drive from Manhattan sits the largest regional theme park in the world. Six Flags Great Adventure features 12 monster roller coasters and is next to the Wild Safari (one of the largest drive-through safaris in the world). Kingda Ka is the tallest rollercoaster in the world, stretching taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the attached drop tower is also the tallest of its kind as well. There is also Six Flags Hurricane Harbor right next door (the largest water park in the Northeast). New Jersey Transit provides bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan when the park is open (May–October). * '''[[Princeton]]''' — Also an easy train ride on New Jersey Transit, Princeton offers a quiet, tree-lined town, good for strolling or for visiting the Princeton University campus. Take the Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction, then transfer to the shuttle train (known locally as the "Dinky") to ride directly into campus. * '''[[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]]''' — Although most tourists only come here to arrive or depart in the city’s international airport, Newark is also home to Branch Brook Park, which contains one of the largest collections of cherry trees in the nation and makes for a great day trip during cherry blossom season in the spring, and the Ironbound, a district full of Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish restaurants and cuisine. Newark is a major transport hub in the New York area, with NJ Transit and PATH trains frequently operating to/from Midtown and Lower Manhattan. ===New York State=== * '''[[Long Island]]''' — When you travel to NYC in the summer, a great idea is to check out Long Island. With its beautiful long white sand beaches you can have it all: the big city and the summer holiday. Many New Yorkers do that every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if it is hot. Take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to [[Long Beach (New York)|Long Beach]] ($9.00 off-peak or $12.50 peak), and from there go south to the beach itself. Another option is to take a long day trip on the Hampton Jitney from various stops in NYC to the East End, where Long Island wine country is on the [[North Fork]] and [[The Hamptons]] are on the South Fork. * '''[[Fire Island]]''' — an all-pedestrian summer-resort island off the coast of Long Island. Fire Island is home to many vacation communities on the western part of the island (Ocean Beach being the most populous, with the most restaurants and bars that make an excellent day trip). The eastern part of the island is home to the largely gay communities of Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines. Western Fire Island is reachable by ferry from Bay Shore on Long Island. Bay Shore is about an hour's train ride on the Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan, and the ferry ride from Bay Shore is another 30 minutes. Ferries to Ocean Beach from Bay Shore run about once every hour during the summer. Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines are reachable by ferry from Sayville. The easternmost community, Davis Park, is reachable by ferry from Patchogue. * '''The [[Palisades]]''' — On the western bank of the Hudson River, there are cliffs that rise sharply. These cliffs are known as the majestic Palisades. They range from 300 to 500 feet. They start in the northern portion of Jersey City and stretch all the way to Nyack, New York. There are numerous viewpoints, trails and campsites along the Palisades. The Palisades can be easily reached from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. Palisade Interstate Park and Parkway start north of the bridge. * '''[[Westchester County]]''' and the '''[[Hudson Valley]]''' — Home to the country's only government-operated theme park - [[Rye (New York)|Rye]] Playland - as well as beautiful neighborhoods. There are pretty communities along the Long Island Sound and inland, and the Hudson Valley (which extends north of Westchester) is truly beautiful; the train route (Metro North Hudson Line to [[Poughkeepsie]] or Amtrak to [[Albany (New York)|Albany]]) along the Hudson River is one of the loveliest in the country. Westchester County starts just north of the NYC borough of the Bronx. * '''[[Adirondacks|The Adirondacks]]''' are the largest state park in the United States, and are only a 3- to 4-hour drive away on I-87. The area is home to mountains, small villages, and winter sports. * Western New York is the land of the '''[[Finger Lakes|Finger Lakes]]''', '''[[Niagara Falls]]''', '''[[Thousand Islands|Thousand Islands]]''', and nice towns. Up to an 8-hour drive on the Thruway. * '''Woodbury Commons''', in [[Orange County (New York)|Orange County]] — This is one of the largest outlet chains in the Northeast, with over 200 stores. Take exit 16 ([[Central Valley-Harriman|Harriman]]) on I-87. If you don't have a car, there are several bus alternatives from Manhattan like Gray Line New York, Hampton Luxury Liner and Manhattan Transfer tours. ===New England=== * '''[[New Haven]], [[Connecticut]]''' — {{convert|75|mi}} away, New Haven is a 1-hour-45-minute ride from Grand Central Terminal via Metro North Railroad, and home to Yale University. Megabus, Greyhound and Amtrak also provide transportation. * '''[[Cape Cod]]''' is a 5-hour drive from New York north on I-95. Cape Cod is home to nice towns, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and entertainment. Also accessible by Peter Pan Bus Lines. * '''[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]''' — Beantown, home to the Freedom Trail, incredible seafood, Harvard University in nearby [[Cambridge (Massachusetts)|Cambridge]], and the Boston Red Sox (who are the most hated sports team of most New Yorkers), is 4 hours north on I-95 ($15–20 one way by bus on Greyhound, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus or Mega Bus), with a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal every hour around the clock or $60–80 one way on Amtrak from Penn Station. * The rest of '''[[New England]]''' has a lot to offer, including national parks, beaches, mountains and skiing. ===Elsewhere=== * '''[[Philadelphia]]''' — The birthplace of American independence and the nation's first capital is 1 hour 20 minutes away by Amtrak, very feasible for a day trip or side trip from New York City. A cheaper but somewhat slower method of getting there is to either take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line to Trenton and change for SEPTA or take a bus from Midtown or Chinatown. * '''[[Washington, D.C.]]''' is the capital of the United States and a four-hour train ride on the Acela Express. The National Mall, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the numerous attractions that D.C. has to offer. * There are more beaches to check out in '''[[Delaware]]''' and '''[[Maryland]]''', such as '''[[Ocean City (Maryland)|Ocean City]]''' and '''[[Rehoboth Beach]]''' * '''[[Montreal]]''' is a 7-hour drive away, plus time to go through the checkpoint at the border. Also accessible by plane, Greyhound and Trailways. 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New York is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> {{printDistricts}} {{COVID-19 box|New York State requires facial coverings when traveling on public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, buses, taxis and rideshares), at airports, bus stations and train stations. In New York City this includes all subways and buses, the PATH train, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. New York City recommends indoor masking at all public indoor spaces; individual establishments may require them (for example, '''Broadway theatres''' have a mask mandate until the end of June). Be sure to check for any requirements in advance.|lastedit=2022-05-20}} One of the world's greatest cities, '''[https://www.nycgo.com/ New York]''' (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of [[Central Park]], and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness. Here the power, wealth and culture of the United States is on full display in one of the largest and most iconic skylines in the world, in the food and music to be found around every corner, and in the diverse population of immigrants who come from every corner of the globe to take part in what this city has to offer. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southernmost part of the [[New York (state)|state of the same name]] and at the center of the [[Mid-Atlantic]] region, New York City has a population of approximately 8.3&nbsp;million people. The [[Metro New York|New York Metropolitan Area]], which spans lower [[New York (state)|New York]], northern [[New Jersey]], and southwestern [[Connecticut]], has a population of 18.9&nbsp;million, making it the largest metropolitan area in the U.S.<br clear="all"/> See also Wikivoyage's topic articles for New York City: [[New York City with children]], and [[LGBT New York City]]. ==Boroughs== New York City consists of five '''boroughs''', which are five separate counties. Each borough has a unique culture and could be a large city in its own right. Within each borough individual '''neighborhoods''', some only a few blocks in size, have personalities lauded in music and film. Where you live, work, and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are. <span id="Districts">The five New York boroughs are:</span> {{Regionlist |regionmap=New York City District Map.png |regiontext= |regionmapsize=400px |region1name=[[Manhattan]] |region1color=#b569b5 |region1items= New York County |region1description= The famous island between the Hudson and East Rivers where most of the skyscrapers are, with many diverse and unique neighborhoods. Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]], [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Wall Street]], [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]], and the trendy neighborhoods of [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo]]. It is also home to One World Trade Center in [[Manhattan/Lower Manhattan|Lower Manhattan]], which is the largest skyscraper in the western hemisphere as of 2021. |region2name=[[Brooklyn]] |region2color=#67b7b7 |region2items= Kings County |region2description= The most populous borough, and formerly a separate city, south and east of Manhattan across the East River. Known for artists, music venues, beaches, and [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]]. |region3name=[[Queens]] |region3color=#459745 |region3items= Queens County |region3description= U-shaped and located to the east of Manhattan, across the East River, and north, east, and south of Brooklyn. Queens is the home of the city's two international airports, the New York Mets professional baseball team, the United States Open Tennis Center, and New York City's second-largest Chinatown (in [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]]). With over 170 languages spoken, Queens is the most ethnically diverse region in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world. |region4name=The [[Bronx]] |region4color=#a4a460 |region4items= Bronx County |region4description= North of Manhattan Island, the Bronx is home to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the city's beloved New York Yankees professional baseball team. |region5name=[[Staten Island]] |region5color=#c9815e |region5items= Richmond County |region5description= A large island in New York Harbor, south of Manhattan and just across the narrow Kill Van Kull from New Jersey. The borough has the unfortunate nickname of ''The Forgotten Borough'', due to the fact that it lacks a subway connection and has a weaker political influence compared to the other boroughs. Unlike the rest of New York City, much of Staten Island has a somewhat suburban or even rural character. }} [[File:Empire State Building From Rooftop 2019-10-05 19-11.jpg|thumb|The famous Empire State Building]] ==Understand== [[Image:Richard Rabinowitz Winter 2006 305.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Central Park is pretty at any time of the year.]] New York City is a major global center of international finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and culture, and is among the world's most important and influential cities. It is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters. Many of the world's largest corporations have their headquarters here. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and most countries have a consulate here. This city's influence on the world and all its inhabitants is hard to overstate, as decisions made within its boundaries often have impacts and ramifications around the globe. Immigrants (and their descendants) from over 180 countries live here, making it one of, if not the most cosmopolitan city in the world. Travelers are attracted to New York City for its culture, energy and cosmopolitanism. ===History=== The first human settlers are believed to have arrived in the area at around 7000 BCE, though this settlement was later abandoned. A subsequent wave of settlers, known as the Lenape people, would then arrive at around 1000 BCE. Although they have been largely wiped out from the area since the days of European settlement, many of the thoroughfares used by them, such as [[Broadway (street)|Broadway]], continue to be in use to this day. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] in 1609, who named the colony New Amsterdam ([[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam''). The colony was conquered by the [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1664, who re-named the colony New York. Columbia University, the most prestigious in the city, and one of the most prestigious in the United States, was founded during the British colonial period in 1754. For much of the War of Independence, New York City remained a British stronghold. The British only withdrew from the city in 1783, allowing George Washington's troops to march in and claim it for the United States of America. New York City became the first capital of the United States of America in 1789, though this status was short-lived as the capital was transferred to [[Philadelphia]] only a year later. Nevertheless, during that period, the first United States Congress was convened at what is now Federal Hall on Wall Street, and George Washington was also inaugurated as the first President of the United States on the steps of Federal Hall. The Supreme Court of the United States was first convened at the now-demolished Royal Exchange Building, which was adjacent to Federal Hall. ===Orientation=== The borough of Manhattan is a long, narrow island nestled in a natural harbor. It is separated from The Bronx on the north east by the Harlem River (actually a tidal strait); from Queens and Brooklyn to the east and south by the East River (also a tidal strait); and from the State of New Jersey to the west and north by the Hudson River. Staten Island lies to the south west, across Upper New York Bay. In Manhattan, the terms “uptown” and “north” mean northeast, while “downtown” and “south” mean to the southwest. To avoid confusion, simply use “uptown” and “downtown.” Street numbers continue from Manhattan into the Bronx, and the street numbers rise as one moves farther uptown (however, in the Bronx, there is no simple numerical grid, so there may be 7 blocks between 167 St. and 170 St., for example). Avenues run north and south. In Brooklyn, street numbers rise as one moves south. Queens streets are laid out in a perpendicular grid – street numbers rise as one moves toward the east, and avenues run east and west. Staten Island's grid system is small and insignificant, only covering one neighborhood. The term “the city” may refer either to New York City as a whole, or to the borough of Manhattan alone, depending on the context. The other boroughs - Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens - are sometimes referred to as the "outer boroughs.” ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 38 | febhigh = 41 | marhigh = 50 | aprhigh = 61 | mayhigh = 71 | junhigh = 79 | julhigh = 84 | aughigh = 82 | sephigh = 75 | octhigh = 64 | novhigh = 53 | dechigh = 43 | janlow = 26 | feblow = 28 | marlow = 35 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 68 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 50 | novlow = 41 | declow = 32 | janprecip = 4.1 | febprecip = 3.1 | marprecip = 4.4 | aprprecip = 4.3 | mayprecip = 4.7 | junprecip = 3.8 | julprecip = 4.6 | augprecip = 4.2 | sepprecip = 4.2 | octprecip = 3.8 | novprecip = 4.4 | decprecip = 3.9 | janh2o = | febh2o = | marh2o = | aprh2o = | mayh2o = | junh2o = | julh2o =b | augh2o = | seph2o = | octh2o = | novh2o = | dech2o = | description = {{forecastNOAA|New York|40.7142|-74.0059}} }} New York City has a humid continental climate and experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers (Jun-Sept), cool and dry autumns (Sept-Dec), cold winters (Dec-Mar), and wet springs (Mar-Jun). Average highs for January are around 38°F (3°C) and average highs for July are about 84°F (29°C). However, temperatures in the winter can go down to as low as 0°F (-18°C) and in the summer, temperatures can go as high as 100°F (38°C) or slightly higher. The temperature in any season is quite variable and it is not unusual to have a sunny 60°F (16°C) day in January followed by a snowy 25°F (-3°C) day. New York can also be prone to snowstorms and nor'easters (large storms similar to a tropical storm), which can dump as much as 2 feet (60&nbsp;cm) of snow in 24–48 hours. Although snowstorms are a regular occurrence during the winter months, the snow rarely lies more than a few days before it partially melts. Major snowstorms can happen as early as Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) and as late as the second week in April, though this is not the norm. Tropical storms can also hit New York City in the summer and early fall, and with climate change occurring apace, they can bring truly torrential rains. ===People=== The diverse population runs the gamut from some of America's wealthiest celebrities and socialites to homeless people. New York's population, formed by millions of immigrants, has been diverse since the city's founding by the Dutch, and successive waves of immigration from virtually every nation in the world make New York a giant social experiment in cross-cultural harmony. The city's ethnic heritage illuminates different neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Manhattan's Chinatown remains a vibrant center of New York City's Chinese community, though the very large Chinese community in Flushing, Queens, has rivaled if not eclipsed it in importance, and three other Chinatowns have formed in New York City: the Brooklyn Chinatown in Sunset Park; the Elmhurst Chinatown in Queens; and the Avenue U Chinatown in the Homecrest section of Brooklyn. Traces of the Lower East Side's once-thriving Jewish community still exist amid the gentrified neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars, but there are Chasidic communities in Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Harlem has been gentrifying and diversifying and remains a center of African-American culture in New York. East (Spanish) Harlem, though also significantly gentrified, still justifies its reputation as a large Hispanic neighborhood. Little known to most tourists are the large Dominican neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Brooklyn's Greenpoint is famous for its formerly large and vibrant Polish community, of which only a bit remains, and the Flatbush section - once home to the Brooklyn Dodgers - is today a huge and thriving Caribbean and West Indian section. Queens and Brooklyn are known for being home to many of New York's immigrant groups, which since 1990 have included large numbers of Russians, Uzbeks, Chinese, Irish, French, Filipinos, Yugoslavians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Koreans, Thais, Africans, Arabs (from throughout the Middle East and northern Africa), Mexicans, Dominicans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Colombians and Jamaicans. Queens is the single most diverse area on Earth, having the most languages and ethnic groups living in one place. ===Economy=== New York City is home to 46 of the Fortune 500 companies. Its gross metropolitan product of $1.7 trillion is the largest of any American city and represents roughly 9% of the American economy. If it were a nation, the city would have the 16th-highest GDP in the world. New York is the national center for several industries. It is the home of the three largest U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX) and many banking and investment firms. Though these companies have traditionally been located in the area around Wall Street in the Financial District, many have offices in other parts of the city, such as Midtown. New York is the hub of the country's publishing, fashion, accounting, advertising, media, legal, theater, and art industries. The city boasts several top-tier hospitals and medical schools, which train more physicians than those in any other city in the world. ==Talk== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although it is common to hear other languages from around the world. There are many [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]-speaking neighborhoods with large Latino populations, and it is possible, albeit somewhat difficult, for a non-English-speaking tourist to get by in New York speaking only Spanish. Many establishments in the main commercial and tourist areas have Spanish-speaking staff on duty. Many municipal government services in New York City are also available in Chinese ([[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] & [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]) and Spanish, and most federal and state government services are available in the latter as well. [[Yiddish phrasebook|Yiddish]] is widely spoken among Chasidic Jews. Cantonese is the main language among New York City's Chinese community, though a significant minority are immigrants from [[Fuzhou]] and hence speak the [[Fuzhou dialect phrasebook|Fuzhou dialect]]. Traditionally, English in New York City was spoken with distinctive accents, which differed according to ethnicity, neighborhood and social class (compare the Queens accent of Donald Trump with the Brooklyn accent of Bernie Sanders, both New Yorkers, as an example). Some of these accents are notable for being among the few non-rhotic American accents. You may still encounter the traditional accents when talking to older working-class New Yorkers, though they are gradually dying out in favor of a more nearly general American accent. Due to its large Ashkenazi Jewish population, many Yiddish terms have also made their way into local English slang. You may also hear the New York dialect of '''African-American Vernacular English''' (AAVE) being spoken among African-Americans, and a distinctive dialect known as '''New York Latino English''', with noticeable influences from Puerto Rican and Dominican Spanish, is spoken by many Latinos. ==Get in== ===By plane=== New York City ({{IATA|NYC}} for [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes|all airports]]) is well connected by air with flights from almost every corner of the world. Three large airports, and several small ones, serve the region. John F. Kennedy International Airport ({{IATA|JFK}}) and Newark Liberty International Airport ({{IATA|EWR}}) are large international airports, while LaGuardia Airport ({{IATA|LGA}}) is a busy domestic airport. All three airports are run by [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/index.html The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]. Inter-airport transfers: * '''Bus/subway''' - Connections between airports using the bus/subway/PATH trains are the cheapest option, but will require many transfers. Set aside a ''minimum'' of 2 hours for travel time. * [https://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/ Go Airlink Shuttle] - Shared van service to or from most of Manhattan. * '''Shared ride van services''' - Some companies as [https://www.etsairportshuttle.com/ ETS Airport Shuttle] and [http://www.allcountyexpress.com/ All County Express] run very infrequent shared ride van service between airports. * '''Taxis''' - the fastest option when changing airports. A taxi between JFK and LGA will cost about $25–29 and should take 30 minutes. A taxi between LGA and EWR will cost about $78 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. A taxi between JFK and EWR will cost about $85 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. [[File:AirTrain JFK passes TWA Flt Ctr jeh.JPG|thumb|right|AirTrain JFK passes by the iconic TWA Flight Center, the Eero-Saarinen-designed head house of Terminal 5 at [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]]]] ====John F. Kennedy International Airport==== {{Main|John F. Kennedy International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|JFK}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.639722 | long=-73.778889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=John F. Kennedy International Airport | image=JFKNewYorkTerm4 1.jpg | wikidata=Q8685 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=New York's main airport and a major hub for American, Delta, and JetBlue, as well as other domestic and international airlines. If you are arriving into New York by plane from overseas, it is likely that JFK will be your point of entry. }} If you arrive at this airport from overseas, be prepared to wait in line at Customs & Border Protection, often over an hour if you are not a permanent resident of the United States. As cellphones are not allowed in waiting lines, you may want to bring a book or other non-digital entertainment. If you are departing from this airport, beware that it's a huge and '''congested''' airport with six terminals. Make sure you know what terminal you're leaving from before you get to the airport, and it's recommended that you arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international ones, to check in and pass through security without a huge increase in blood pressure and/or a last minute dash worthy of the Olympics, but without any of the medals. If you're going to Manhattan, you can get there by '''taxi''' for a flat fare of $52, '''bus plus subway''' for $2.75, or the '''AirTrain'''—a 24h people mover system that takes passengers to the nearby '''Jamaica''' subway and rail stations for $8 (AirTrain + subway card). From Jamaica you can take the NYC subway lines E, J or Z further into [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]] and the island of [[Manhattan]], with travel time being between 50 and 60 minutes to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. A faster option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train to Penn Station taking 35 minutes and costing $4-8 from Jamaica Station. [[File:2015-04-09 06 37 03 Digital train time table at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|The advantage of arriving at [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] is the direct access to a railway station served by fast trains not only to New York City but also to the whole northeast corridor of the United States]] ====Newark Liberty International Airport==== {{Main|Newark Liberty International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|EWR}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.6925 | long=-74.1686 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Newark Liberty International Airport | image=Newark Liberty International Airport from the Air.jpg | wikidata=Q466786 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=In the state of [[New Jersey]], west of Manhattan, serves as New York's second major international airport, New Jersey's primary airport, and a major hub for United Airlines. It is also the starting point of the world's longest nonstop commercial flight; the flight from Newark to Singapore on Singapore Airlines that takes a whopping 19 hours to cover a distance of 9,521 miles (15,323 km) }} You can get into New York City by '''taxi''' for $50-70. Other taxi companies that run cabs to different destinations are also available from the airport. For a cheaper option, take the '''train''': the NJ Transit commuter rail to Penn Station takes about 30 minutes and costs $15.25 each way. [http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/wireless/html/selectdirection.jsp?route=62 'New Jersey Transit Bus #62 and other NJT Buses] - The most inexpensive option, New Jersey Transit #62 bus runs from in front of the airport terminals to Newark Penn Station (one-way fare $1.60; exact change only; 25min). From there, you may take a PATH subway train ($2.75) either to World Trade Center station in lower Manhattan (25min), or, to Journal Square, where you can transfer to the Journal Square-33rd St train across the platform, which runs to the following stops along 6th Ave: Christopher St in Greenwich Village, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd St, and 33rd St. Plan on 90 minutes including waiting times. The #62 Bus operates 24/7 between Elizabeth and Newark Penn Station, including holidays. Service generally runs every 10-15 minutes weekdays, 15-20 minutes Saturdays, and 20-30 minutes Sundays, with overnight service every 30 minutes. The '''[https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train AirTrain Newark]''' is easily accessed from the airport terminals via elevator/escalators and runs 24 hours to Newark Airport Rail Station, 10min away, however, there's a $7.75 fee when exiting/entering to the Newark Airport Station (the $7.75 fee is included in the $15.25 NJ Transit train ticket). From here you can take a NJ Transit train (30min ride, every 15-30min) to New York Penn Station (34th St & 8th Ave in Manhattan) or Amtrak train to other destinations along the east coast. Amtrak also runs trains to Manhattan, but they cost $20-30. ''NJ Transit tickets are not valid on Amtrak trains.'' '''NJ Transit trains stop at both Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station, so if your destination is Manhattan, stay on till you reach New York Penn Station.''' Newark Airport's station along the Northeast Corridor gives it a major advantage over JFK and LGA, as long-distance '''Amtrak''' trains going as far south as [[Virginia]], as far north as [[Massachusetts]], and as far west as [[Harrisburg]] also stop at the station. [[File:LaGuardia Airport.JPG|thumb|right|LaGuardia was built as a seaplane harbor and the Marine Air Terminal still stands, serving Delta (land-bound) flights]] ====LaGuardia Airport==== {{Main|LaGuardia Airport}} {{go | name=[[LaGuardia Airport]] | alt={{IATA|LGA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.77725 | long=-73.872611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=LaGuardia Airport | image=LaGuardiaairport.jpg | wikidata=Q319654 | content=The smallest of the New York Metropolitan Area's three major airports, but also the closest to Midtown Manhattan. Almost all direct flights from LGA are to destinations within 1,500 miles. Most flights are domestic; however, there are international flights to Canada, Aruba, the Bahamas and Bermuda. The [[Art Deco]] ''Marine Air Terminal'', used by Spirit Airlines, as well as JetBlue for their flights to Boston, is one of the oldest airport terminals that is still in use in the world. It has long been considered dingy and one of the worst major airports to fly out of, but that has changed with the opening of the new Terminal B in 2021, and the new Terminal C in 2022. }} ====Long Island MacArthur Airport==== * '''[http://www.macarthurairport.com/ Long Island MacArthur Airport]''' (Islip Airport) ({{IATA|ISP}}) is 45 miles east of midtown Manhattan in Ronkonkoma in the Town of [[Islip]] on Long Island. The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, a major discount carrier in the US. To travel between the city and ISP: ** '''A shuttle bus''' (10 minutes, $5) operates between ISP and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. From there, you can take a train to Penn Station in Manhattan. (1.5 hours, $12.75 off-peak hours or $17.50 peak hours). The Long Island Railroad offers a [http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/ discount package for MacArthur Airport travelers]. ** '''[https://reservations.hamptonjitney.com/ Hampton Jitney]''' operates bus services from Ronkonkoma to Manhattan costing $25; the bus stop is a short cab ride away from ISP. ** ''' [https://sct-bus.org/schedules/s57.pdf S57 bus]''' operates to/from the airport to Ronkonkoma for $1.50. However, it isn't coordinated with the trains like the shuttle. ====Westchester County Airport==== * '''[https://airport.westchestergov.com/ Westchester County Airport]''' ({{IATA|HPN}}) is 25 miles northeast of midtown Manhattan near the town of [[White Plains]] and is served by American, Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue, and United, mostly for flights on the East Coast. To travel between the city and HPN: ** '''[https://transportation.westchestergov.com/timetables-and-maps Bee-Line Bus #12]''' (fare $2.75; {{phone|+1-914-813-7777}} for details) operates service to the White Plains Metro-North station. From there, you can take a Metro-North train ($9.75 off-peak and $12.75 peak) to any of various points in the Bronx, or 125th St/Park Ave and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Trains run roughly every half hour for most of the day and take approximately 40 minutes to an hour. ====Stewart International Airport==== * '''[https://www.swfny.com/ Stewart International Airport]''' ({{IATA|SWF}}) is 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, near [[Newburgh (New York)|Newburgh]]. It mainly serves flights to/from Florida. To travel between the city and SWF: ** A [https://leprechaunlines.com/stewart-newburgh-beacon-shuttle/ shuttle bus] ($1, 40 minutes, Mon-Fri only) connects SWF with the Beacon Metro-North Railroad Station. From there, you can take a train into Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan ($17.50 off-peak, $23 peak, approximately 90 minutes). ** [https://web.coachusa.com/info/shortline/ss.stewartairportexpress.asp?nt=1 Shortline] operates bus service ($20, 90 minutes) between the airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Buses are timed based on arrivals and departures of Norwegian Airlines flights. ====Trenton-Mercer Airport==== * '''[http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/trenton-mercer-airport Trenton-Mercer Airport]''' ({{IATA|TTN}}) is 63 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan and offers limited commercial service on Frontier Airlines. Passengers flying into Trenton can reach Manhattan by taking a taxi to the Trenton train station and then taking the Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line or Amtrak to Penn Station. * '''[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/en/teterboro.html Teterboro Airport]''' ({{IATA|TEB}}) is the most popular choice for general aviation and business jet travelers out of New York City. Air taxi and air charter companies such as [http://www.privatejetsteterboro.com/ Private Jets Teterboro]. [https://theearlyairway.com/ The Early Air Way], [https://monarchairgroup.com/ Monarch Air Group], [https://www.mercuryjets.com/ Mercury Jets] and [http://www.jscharter.com/ Jetset Charter] fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals. ===By train=== ====Amtrak==== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} [[File:NYC Penn Station 7th Avenue Entrance 2013.jpg|thumb|The entrance to Penn Station, which is the main intercity hub in New York City]] [https://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak], {{phone|+1-800-USA-RAIL}}, operates from {{marker|type=go|name=New York Penn Station|url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nyp|lat=40.750552|long=-73.993465}} ({{IATA|NYP}}), directly under '''Madison Square Garden,''' between 31st and 33rd St between 7th & 8th Aves. Popular trains leaving during rush hours can fill up quickly; it is a good idea to make reservations [https://www.amtrak.com/ online], or via phone, and pick up your ticket using a credit card or your confirmation number at one of the electronic kiosks throughout the station. On some of the non-business routes, for example New York to Montreal, Amtrak actually takes more time and costs more money than taking the bus or renting a car. Check and compare schedules and prices before booking. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-express-train Acela] train provides regular 150 mph (240 km/h) intercity service between major points along the east coast such as [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Boston]], [[Baltimore]], [[Philadelphia]], [[New Haven]], and [[Providence]]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train Northeast Regional] provides the same service only marginally slower for much lower prices (although the Acela has a slightly nicer interior). Amtrak services are also available to points along the East Coast down to [[Florida]], across the [[South (United States of America)|southeast]] to [[New Orleans]], to points between New York and [[Chicago]], including [[Pittsburgh]] and [[Cleveland]], to New York state including [[Albany (New York)|Albany]], [[Rochester (New York)|Rochester]], [[Buffalo]] and [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]], and to [[Toronto]] and [[Montreal]] in [[Canada]]. Service to [[California]] takes 3 days and requires a change of train in Chicago. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/station-lounges ClubAcela Lounge], near the big security desk in Penn Station, offers complimentary drinks, wi-fi access, newspapers and magazines, and clean bathrooms. Access to the club is granted to travelers with sleeper tickets, First Class Acela tickets, or Amtrak GuestRewards SelectPlus membership. ====Commuter rail==== New York City is served by three commuter railroads: [[File:Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2.jpg|thumb|The more spectacular Grand Central Terminal at night. This station is the terminating point for all Metro-North service]] *'''[http://www.mta.info/lirr Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Atlantic Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.6846|long=-73.9770|url=http://web.mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/AtlanticTerminal.htm}} in Brooklyn and [[Long Island]] with New York City stops at Jamaica Station. The LIRR also serves Atlantic Terminal station in Brooklyn. LIRR tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[http://www.mta.info/mnr Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North)]''' operates between {{Marker|type=go|name=Grand Central Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.752813|long=-73.977215|url=https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/}} and points north and east of the city all the way to [[Connecticut]]. Trains also stop at the Harlem station on 125th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The New Haven line serves cities along the coast with branch lines to [[Danbury]] and Waterbury. The Hudson Line serves points along the Hudson River like Tarrytown, Croton-Harmon, Peekskill, and Cold Spring, and terminating at [[Poughkeepsie]]. The Harlem Line serves Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties to White Plains, Brewster, and Southeast, the station that provides shuttle service to Wassaic. At New Haven, passengers may transfer to Amtrak or to the ''Shore Line East'' providing local service between New Haven and New London, Connecticut. Metro North tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[https://www.njtransit.com/ New Jersey Transit]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Hoboken Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.7349|long=-74.0291|url=https://www.nywaterway.com/hobokennjtransitterminalterminal.aspx}} in [[Hoboken|Hoboken, New Jersey]] and points in [[New Jersey]]. It is the only commuter railroad in New York City that isn't owned by the MTA. The Northeast Corridor line goes to [[Princeton]] and [[Trenton]]. Services are also available for points along the Jersey Coast via the North Jersey Coast Line, and to north-central suburbs like Summit, Peapack-Gladstone, or Morristown via the Morris & Essex Line, which is divided into the Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch. It also services the town of Montclair via the Montclair-Boonton line. With a transfer in {{Go| name = Secaucus Junction| url = https://www.njtransit.com/station/secaucus-junction-station| lat = 40.7616 | long = -74.075}} or a PATH or ferry connection in Hoboken, to points north of the city (in New Jersey and New York State west of the Hudson), via the Pascack Valley and Bergen/Main/Port Jervis lines. The Raritan Valley Line serves some western suburbs, and is accessed via a PATH connection in {{Go| name = Newark Penn Station| url = https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nwk | lat = 40.7346999 | long = -74.1645518}}, which is in [[Newark|Newark, New Jersey]]. Connecting service is available from Trenton to [[Philadelphia]] via SEPTA or to [[Camden (New Jersey)]] via RiverLINE. Connecting service to Newark Liberty International Airport is available from some Northeast corridor trains. NJ Transit tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. ====PATH==== [http://www.panynj.gov/path/index.html PATH] (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) is a subway system connecting New York City to [[Hoboken]], [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], and various points on the [[New Jersey]] shore of the Hudson River. Two lines pass under the Hudson and enter the city, one terminating near the World Trade Center site downtown, the other at 33rd Street in midtown (see [http://www.panynj.gov/path/maps.html map]). The PATH station at 33rd Street is not connected to, nor part of Penn Station. PATH costs $2.75 per ride. An RFID-type stored value card called ''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/smartlink.html Smartlink]'' affords PATH users discounts: $21 for 10 trips; $42 for 20 trips; $84 for 40 trips. However, the card itself must be purchased ($5, $24 including 10 trips). The PATH system accepts the MTA system's [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard] (but not Unlimited Ride MetroCard). For the visitor traveling from New Jersey daily, it is more convenient and possibly cheaper to purchase the MetroCard to travel on both the PATH and the MTA systems. However, there is no free MetroCard transfer between PATH and MTA subways/buses. ===By bus=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content=A large number of bus routes end at this terminal. }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By bus (OLD - need to delete)=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. Many, but not all, bus companies operated from the: * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content= }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By boat=== New York City has always been one of the world's most important passenger sea ports, and arriving by ocean liner or cruise ship still remains an extraordinary and stylish method of arrival. In addition to passenger service from the Cunard Line, many cruise ships start or end their voyages in New York City. *'''[http://www.cunard.com/Ships/Queen-Mary-2/ The Cunard Line]''' operates regularly scheduled passenger service between the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and [[Southampton]], [[United Kingdom]] as well as [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]] aboard the '''RMS Queen Mary 2''', the grandest, largest ocean liner ever built. The trip takes 6–7 days and costs $800–6,000 depending on the cabin and season. *More mundane arrivals can be had from New Jersey via '''NY Waterway''' and '''SeaStreak''', two fast ferry services. ===By car=== While most people would advise against entering New York City by car (see the "Get around" section below), it is accessible by a number of highways: From New Jersey there are three Hudson River crossings: The George Washington Bridge (on I-95, US 1 and US 9) in [[Fort Lee]] drops you off in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], the Lincoln Tunnel (on NJ Route 495) in [[Weehawken]] will bring you to [[Manhattan/Theater District|Midtown Manhattan]], and the Holland Tunnel (on I-78) in [[Jersey City]] leaves you in [[Manhattan/TriBeCa|lower Manhattan]]. Depending on where you are heading to in New York City and the time of day, you'll want to take advantage of the different crossings, but if you have the time and are looking for the most scenic of the three, take the George Washington Bridge's upper level for spectacular views of New York City; Hudson County, New Jersey; and the Hudson River. If you are heading to Staten Island, Queens or Brooklyn you can also take the Goethals Bridge (on I-278) in [[Elizabeth]]; the highway cuts across Staten Island and continues over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. The other routes into Staten Island from NJ are the Outerbridge Crossing in [[Perth Amboy]], which puts you in Tottenville near the southern tip of the island, and the [[Bayonne (New Jersey)|Bayonne]] Bridge, which leaves you in extreme northern Staten Island. From Upstate New York, you can take one of several highways into the Bronx, including the New York State Thruway, which becomes the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx (both roads are I-87). The Connecticut Turnpike/New England Thruway (I-95) and the Merritt Parkway/Hutchinson River Parkway are good routes from [[Connecticut]] and areas of [[Westchester County]] near the Long Island Sound. From [[Long Island]] you can take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or the Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway for access to Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The Southern State and Belt Parkways are useful for Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. ==Get around== {{infobox|"Left luggage"|Because of security concerns, there are very few left luggage, storage lockers, or coat-check service at ''any'' New York train station. This includes Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal; however the Amtrak checked and left luggage point at Penn Station is still operating, but only for ticketed passengers. There are left luggage services in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 4 at '''JFK Airport'''. The left luggage office in Terminal 4 is open 24 hours. There is also a luggage storage at Building 4 of JFK, which will require photo ID. '''Schwartz Travel & Storage''', with three locations in Midtown Manhattan close to Penn Station is one of several left luggage services; the price per day is $7-10 per bag. Most left luggage services will only accept cash but a few of them include a lounge where users can watch TV and use the Wi-Fi services. Some hotels will store luggage for customers who have checked out of the hotel.|}} ===On foot=== For shorter distances, there is no better way of getting around New York than hitting the sidewalk. If you use the subway or buses, you will almost certainly need to walk to and from stations or stops. In all areas of New York a traveler is likely to visit, all streets have wide, smoothly-paved sidewalks. For long distances, walking is also fine and a great way to see the city. ===Public transit – buses and subways=== [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] [[Image:Metro Card.JPG|thumb|250px|right|MetroCard]] [[File:New York City Subway (9073523546).jpg|thumb|right|The New York City Subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city. However, it can get really, really crowded, especially during rush hour.]] '''[https://omny.info/how-omny-works OMNY]''' allows passengers at all subway stations and on all MTA buses to pay by "tapping" their credit card or smart device that accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Fitbit Pay. If you tap in with a physical card the first time, to transfer, you can not use that card on a mobile wallet for the second tap: you must still use the physical card. OMNY uses a large reader module with an LCD display mounted to the front of the turnstiles. If you take 12 paid OMNY trips with the same device or card starting Monday, you’ll automatically ride free for the rest of the week through Sunday. '''MetroCard''' is a pre-paid debit card for transit fares that will be phased out by 2024. MetroCards, which cost $1, can be bought online, at station booths, and at vending machines in subway stations. The vending machines in the stations accept credit cards; however, MetroCard vending machines will require that you type in your 5-digit zip code, or your regular PIN on international cards. You can add either value or time (i.e. unlimited trips) to your Metrocard at vending machines in stations. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. The PATH rapid transit rail system between New York and New Jersey has a separate fare structure. PATH accepts payment by MetroCard, but no free transfers are available to or from MTA subways or buses. JFK AirTrain also accepts MetroCard, but again there are no free transfers are available. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and Amtrak trains do not accept MetroCards, but Westchester Bee Line Buses, Roosevelt Island Tram, and NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) do [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm accept] them. OMNY is accepted on all subway stations and MTA-operated buses as well as Metro-North and LIRR; however it will ''not'' work on NJ Transit as NJT will be using a different fare payment system. ====[https://new.mta.info/fares Fares]==== Up to three children 44 inches (112 cm) tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] A $1 fee is charged for each MetroCard purchased at station booths and vending machines. This fee does not apply when buying a card from neighborhood merchants, who may insist to be paid cash only (even if they otherwise accept credit cards with displayed logos), and if so, buy a lowest available [http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm pre-valued] $11.00 card that may be later refilled at MetroCard vending machine with credit card. However, expired MetroCards can be exchanged at station booths and vending machines free of charge, and the remaining balance will also be transferred to the new card. Most vending machines accept cash, but only return up to $9 in change. Debit and credit cards are accepted at vending machines; international card users need to input '99999' on the keypad when the ZIP code is requested. However, staffed station booths only accept cash, and no $50 bill if buying less than $30 or $100 bill if buying less than $70. *'''Single Ride MetroCard''' – costs $3 and is good for one use. It allows no free transfers between the subway and bus, and it is only valid for two hours after purchase. *'''Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCards''' – are available in amounts from $5.50 to $80. Each local bus or subway trip deducts $2.75 from your card; each express buses trip deducts $6.75. Usage of the PATH system deducts $2.75, and usage of JFK AirTrain deducts $5. You can add more money to your MetroCard at a later time. The amount you should add is (''number of rides'' &times; $2.75). Regular MetroCard is the best option if you are spending a few days in New York and plan to use the subway or bus fewer than 12 times. :Additionally, a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard allows for one '''free transfer''' during a two hour window immediately following a paid fare: :*From subway to local bus :*From local bus to subway :*From local bus to local bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :*From express bus to subway :*From express bus to local bus :*From express bus to express bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :A Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard may be used to pay for up to four fares at one time at a subway turnstile or bus. :You can transfer from subway to subway as often as you like, provided that you do not exit the subway system by leaving through a turnstile or gate. Many subway connections are possible in this way, by using in-station connections between the various lines. Indeed, the Guinness Book of World Records tracks the fastest times of groups that have tried to ride every single New York City subway train line on one fare - some have spent over 24 consecutive hours riding in the subway! Just remember that if you leave the subway and re-enter, you will be charged a second fare. :Additionally, if you board a local bus and pay the $2.75 fare with a MetroCard, you can transfer to an express bus for the reduced price of $4.00 (instead of the standard $6.75 express bus fare). *'''Unlimited Ride MetroCards''' – are available in 7-day ($33) and 30-day ($127). They are valid from the time you first use them until midnight of the 7th and 30th day, respectively. Do the math; these cards may work out to be cheaper if you plan on using public transport frequently during your stay. For example, the 7-day pass is worth it if you take at least 12 rides. It works out to roughly two trips every day for a week, so those who commute round-trip within the city every day for one week can benefit from this. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. Once used, 18 minutes must elapse before it can be used at the same station (or on the same bus route). This is to prevent a group of people from sharing a single Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Hence, each member of the group will require their own Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Unlimited Ride MetroCards are NOT valid on express buses, JFK AirTrain, or PATH trains to New Jersey. If you are arriving at JFK Airport and take the AirTrain, the machines at the station do not sell Unlimited Ride cards. You should pay for the AirTrain ($5) and buy an unlimited card at the subway station. *'''7-Day Express Bus Plus''' – costs $62 and allows unlimited use of not just local buses and subways, but also express buses. If you are staying in Staten Island, Queens, or Westchester county and plan to commute to the city during your visit, this pass may be advantageous to you. *Also available are two passes good only for unlimited use of the ''JFK AirTrain'': a 30-day unlimited AirTrain pass for $40, and a 10-trip pass for $25. You can also get discounted tickets to certain events by showing your MetroCard when purchasing tickets. Current promotions are listed on [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/tourism/mc_promotions.htm the MetroCard website] ====OMNY==== OMNY only supports full-fare and pay-per-ride options and has free at OMNY-enabled subway stations and bus routes. There will be additional fare options to be available in the future. ===By subway=== [[Image:NYC subway-4D.svg|thumb|550px|Map of the New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway]] Despite a reputation for being dirty, the subway, which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, is the fastest and best way to travel around four boroughs of the city. Unfortunately for people who live there, it hasn't reached Staten Island, which is instead served by a [[#By the Staten Island Railway|separate railway]]. Fares are $2.75 (unless you use Single Ride MetroCard, which is $3), regardless of distance traveled. The much-feared subway crimes of the 1970s and 1980s are for the most part a thing of the past, and it is usually completely safe. Just remember to use common sense when traveling late at night alone. Try to use heavily-traveled stations, remain visible to other people, and don't display items of value publicly. While violent crime is rare, petty crime - especially theft of iPhones and other expensive electronics - is very frequent, so be aware when using your phone on the train. * '''Overhead signage next to each track indicates the trains that stop at that particular track and the direction they are heading'''. In addition, the trains themselves are marked by signage that indicates their route. Subway stations are ventilated to the street, so they can be quite cold in the winter. In summertime, the stations can be much warmer than the outside temperature. The trains themselves are air-conditioned and usually quite comfortable, but keep the temperature of stations in mind when planning your trip. * '''Some stations, especially local-only ones, have entrances which provide access to trains headed in one direction, not both'''. Read the signage outside the entrance to know which direction the train heads toward. If it heads in the opposite direction of where you need to go, enter across the street. * '''Wait for riders to disembark before getting on the train'''. Exiting passengers will push past you if you are in their way when the train opens its doors. Like New Yorkers. * Some trains are '''express''', meaning that they skip local stations to provide faster service. Wherever there is an express train, there is also a '''local''' train that makes all stops. '''Local and express trains often use different tracks, so be sure to board the correct train.''' For example, the 2 and 3 are the express trains for the Broadway–7th Avenue Line between 96th Street and Chambers Street in Manhattan, while the 1 runs local alongside them. Some express trains run local or do not run at all late at night, and '''there are some lines in which there is an express train only during rush hours, in one direction.''' These trains either use a diamond-shaped icon instead of a circle-shaped one or are the Z train. * During weekends and late nights, '''certain trains do not operate or operate on a limited schedule or route, many express trains make local stops, and some subway entrances are closed'''. Detailed information is available on [http://www.mta.info the MTA website]. Additionally, maintenance work is usually concentrated on weekends and overnight. Notices of maintenance are posted at stations and on [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/ the MTA website], so check online to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember, if you do feel confused, ask for help. Construction-related service changes confuse many New Yorkers, so the best person to ask is a subway employee. The entire subway system is massive and interconnected, so do not fear — there will almost always be another way to get to your destination without spending hours on the train. * '''A free subway map can be [http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html found online], or obtained at staffed station booths'''. Station agents can also assist you with directions, although agents may not always be easy to find. Free bus system maps for each borough, which are also available on the MTA website and from most bus drivers and some subway station booths, double as fairly good street maps that show the exact location of every subway station. Additionally, for convenience, subway maps are displayed in every station and on every train. Some stations also have touchscreen information panels that feature route planners. * If you accidentally skip your destination, '''don't panic'''. Get off at the next station and ''do not go out onto the street'' to try to get to the opposite platform. Doing so will not count as a transfer and you will be charged for the MetroCard swipe. Instead, navigate underground to get to the other platform, following the signs. As mentioned above, some stations do not have passage between the platforms; in this case, ask a subway employee which station ahead does let you cross over, wait for the next train there, then cross over. Tell them which station you are trying to get to, because they may suggest a different subway line that can get you there faster; since you are coming back, it does not matter which line you take if you transfer back to your original line. * '''If you don't feel completely safe, such as if you are traveling very late at night, look for the black-and-white striped bar mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling of the station which marks the location of the conductor's car''', and board there. Generally, every car will be equally safe, but you may feel better with another pair of eyes nearby. ====Route overview==== '''Every subway route is identified by either a letter or a number, not by a color like in [[Boston]] or [[Washington, D.C.]]''' Therefore, if you ask where the "green line" is, a New Yorker will look at you like you're insane, since the green line is really three different lines. The only reason why some lines are the same color is because in Manhattan, they use the same set of tracks as the other lines colored in that specific color. '''It may be possible for trains from one line to be diverted to a platform normally intended for another line, especially during weekends and other periods of maintenance work.''' * The Seventh Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|1}}{{rint|nycs|2}}{{rint|nycs|3}}) serves Broadway above 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue below 42nd Street, and is useful to get to the West Village, Chelsea, and Tribeca neighborhoods as well as the Staten Island or Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty ferries (1 to South Ferry station) and Columbia University (1 to 116th Street station). In Manhattan, '''the 1 train is local, while the 2 and 3 trains are express.''' Late nights, all routes may run local. * The Lexington Avenue Line trains ({{rint|nycs|4}}{{rint|nycs|5}}{{rint|nycs|6}}{{rint|nycs|6d}}) were essentially the only trains on the East Side above 23 Street until the construction of the Q Second Avenue Subway (see below). Useful to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station or 6 to 77th Street station), Guggenheim Museum (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station), and other East Side museums. Also useful to get to the Statue of Liberty (4 or 5 to Bowling Green station), Chinatown (6 to Canal Street station), and the Stock Exchange (4 or 5 to Wall Street station). The 4 also runs uptown through Spanish Harlem to 161 Street–Yankee Stadium and other destinations in the Bronx. In Manhattan, '''the 4 and 5 trains are express, and the 6 train is local.''' * The Flushing Line ({{rint|nycs|7}}{{rint|nycs|7d}}), dubbed the "International Express", runs crosstown along 42nd Street (making a good late-night alternative to the upstairs Shuttle – see below) and out to Queens, making stops in Filipino, South Asian, Hispanic, and Chinese/Korean neighborhoods, as well as to Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center near Flushing. A 2015 one-stop extension lengthened the terminus to the new Hudson Yards neighborhood on the West Side. '''The 7 train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line'''; however, it does offer express service during rush hours, toward Manhattan in the morning and toward Flushing in the afternoon. * The Eighth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|a}}{{rint|nycs|c}}{{rint|nycs|e}}) serves Eighth Avenue/Central Park West between 14th and 116th Streets, then St. Nicholas Av., Broadway, and Ft. Washington Av. starting at 125th St. in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. Between 50th and 59th streets, the E branches off to Queens, and the B and D trains join the A and C trains for the journey uptown along Central Park West (the B and C make local stops). This section is useful to get to the Museum of Natural History (B or C to 81st Street station), and the Cloisters Museum (A to 190th Street station). Take an uptown E train or Rockaway-bound downtown A train for access to JFK Airport. In Manhattan, except late nights, '''the A train is express, while the C and E trains are local.''' However, the E is the fastest express train in Queens, very useful for access to Jamaica and JFK if you are coming from Midtown. * The Sixth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|b}}{{rint|nycs|d}}{{rint|nycs|f}}{{rint|nycs|fd}}{{rint|nycs|m}}) runs on 6th Avenue from West 4th Street to 47th–50th Streets, and is useful for accessing the New York Public Library Main Branch (42nd Street station), Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick's Cathedral (47th–50th Sts. station). In Manhattan, '''the D is express, the B is local above 59th St., and the F and M trains are local.''' **Going downtown below West 4th Street, these trains go on their own separate ways. The D goes down 4th Avenue in Brooklyn to Coney Island. The F goes to Coney Island on its own route. The B goes express in Brooklyn and ends at Brighton Beach alongside the Q train, which also goes to Coney Island. The M goes east alongside the Nassau Street line (see below), but then branches again up Myrtle Avenue to Middle Village in Queens. **Going uptown, the B and D trains branch west and join the A and C trains (see above). They branch again toward the Bronx after 145th Street (which is the way to get to the 161 St–Yankee Stadium stop). The M train branches east and joins the E along 53rd street for the Museum of Modern Art (5 Av/53 St station), then heads off to Queens. The F train makes one more 6th Avenue stop at 57th Street before turning east to become an express train in Queens, making a stop at [[Manhattan/Roosevelt Island#Roosevelt Island|Roosevelt Island]] and joining the E, M, and R trains. * The Nassau Street Line ({{rint|nycs|j}}{{rint|nycs|z}}) starts in Broad Street, goes along Nassau Street in Lower Manhattan, before making stops along Fulton Street Brooklyn and terminating in the Jamaica area of Queens. It's useful if you are transferring from a train that doesn't serve Lower Manhattan, but also if you are going to part Queens or Brooklyn. '''The J train is local, and the Z train is a skip-stop train that only operates during rush hour.''' * The Broadway Line ({{rint|nycs|n}}{{rint|nycs|q}}{{rint|nycs|r}}{{rint|nycs|w}}) runs down Broadway below 42nd Street and on Seventh Avenue and 59th Street above Times Square. The Broadway Line trains are useful for accessing Chinatown (Canal St), SoHo/NoHo (Prince St), NYU area (8th St), Union Square (14th St), the Empire State Building (34th St), Times Square (42nd St), Carnegie Hall (57th St–7th Av station), Central Park (57th St–7th Av and 5th Av/59th St stations) and the southern end of the Upper East Side (5th Av/59th St and Lexington Av/59th St stations). The Q train goes further uptown through the Upper East Side via the new Second Avenue Line, while the N and W trains head out to [[Queens/Long Island City and Astoria|Astoria, Queens]]. The R also goes up past Astoria to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] and beyond, and is joined by the W down through the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] and South Ferry (Whitehall St). Like the D and F trains, the N and Q trains also provide service to Coney Island via their own separate routes: The N goes solo, and the Q runs alongside the B (see above). In Manhattan, '''the N and Q trains are express and the R and W trains are local. However, the W train only operates on weekdays.''' The N usually runs local late nights, and sometimes the Q does, too. * The Canarsie Line ({{rint|nycs|l}}) also runs crosstown along 14th Street in Manhattan, then through [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] and Bushwick and eventually to Canarsie in Brooklyn. '''The L train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * The Crosstown Line ({{rint|nycs|g}}) runs along most of Western Brooklyn and into Long Island City in Queens. At no point on its route does it stop in Manhattan. '''The G train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * There are three Shuttles ([[File:NYCS-bull-trans-S.svg|20px]]) throughout the system. The 42nd Street Shuttle connects Times Square on the West Side with Grand Central Terminal on the East Side. The Franklin Avenue Shuttle in Brooklyn makes four stops – at Fulton Street (transfer to C), Park Place, Botanical Gardens (transfer to 2, 3, 4, and 5), and Prospect Park (transfer to B and Q). The Rockaway Park Shuttle connects with the A train at Broad Channel before branching off toward Beach–116th Street on the Rockaway peninsula in Queens. ===By PATH=== The '''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/ PATH]''' can be used to travel within Manhattan, from 33rd St along 6th Ave to Christopher Street. It covers a small territory, but in theory, you can use it if you have to travel its exact route. Unlimited Ride Metrocards cannot be used on the PATH. PATH also accepts the SmartLink Card (similar to the MetroCard, but the SmartLink Card cannot be used on the subway). The PATH train can be a great way to get around lower Midtown along 6th Avenue. Like the subway, PATH operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PATH trains usually arrive every 5–10 minutes (based on the time of day), but overnight, they may only come every 35 minutes. ===By the Staten Island Railway=== The '''[http://new.mta.info/sir Staten Island Railway]''', true to its name, is a railway line that serves Staten Island. It is owned and operated by the MTA. It is free '''except''' at the Tompkinsville and St. George stations. There, the price is the same as the subway ($2.75), and is payable by MetroCard (free transfers from MTA buses work, just as is the case with subways). SIR departure times from the terminal at St. George are usually coordinated with those of the [[#By ferry|Staten Island Ferry]]. The SIR consists of one line that travels along the East Shore of Staten Island, ending at Tottenville. A full timetable with other information can be found [http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/pdf/sircur.pdf here]. ===By commuter rail=== Commuter rail lines are mostly used for traveling between the city and its suburbs, owing to the vast existence of the Subway; however, they can be used for intracity transit as well. A handful of destinations are closer to commuter rail stops but far from the subway. MetroCards are ''not'' accepted on commuter rail; separate single or period tickets ''must'' be bought. When purchasing commuter railroad tickets, it is advantageous to purchase them online or in railroad stations prior to boarding. While tickets are available for sale on trains, there is an on-board surcharge that makes them significantly more expensive. The '''[http://www.mta.info/lirr/ Long Island Rail Road]''', often called the '''LIRR''' runs from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn, and has limited rush hour service to Long Island City, Queens. The Port Washington Branch goes to [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Northeast Queens]] which, aside from Flushing and Citi Field, is not served by the subway system. The Main Line, which contains most of the branches to the different parts of Long Island, goes to [[Queens/Jamaica|Southeastern Queens]], including Jamaica, Laurelton, and Rosedale. The Atlantic Branch, which ends in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], goes to [[Brooklyn/East|East New York]] and [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Bedford-Stuyvesant]], both in [[Brooklyn]]. This branch is not accessible from Manhattan, however. The LIRR is also the fastest way to get from JFK to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, and also runs to many popular getaways in [[Long Island]], such as Long Beach, Port Jefferson, and Montauk. The LIRR has a somewhat deserved reputation for poor on-time performance, however this is more of a problem in the farther eastern reaches of the railroad and not so much a problem in New York City and its immediate suburbs. The '''[http://www.mta.info/mnr/ Metro-North Railroad]''' provides services from Grand Central Terminal. Trains go to the Bronx and the northern suburbs of the city. The Hudson Line covers several parts of the Western Bronx, while the Harlem Line goes through the Central Bronx — an area with no subway service. It is the best way to get to Arthur Avenue and the New York Botanic Gardens. The Hudson and Harlem Lines are also your gateway to [[Westchester County]] and beyond, with the Hudson Line running all the way to [[Poughkeepsie]]. The New Haven Line runs to [[Connecticut]], terminating, logically enough, in [[New Haven]]. However, the other commuter railroad, '''NJ Transit Rail Operations''' only operates between Penn Station or places like [[Newark]] and [[Hoboken]] (both in New Jersey) to other points in [[New Jersey]]. Hence the name, NJ Transit. ===By bus=== Even in Manhattan, with its dense subway network, buses can often be the best way of making a crosstown (i.e. east-west) journey — for example, crossing Central Park to go from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Museum of Natural History. And outside peak hours, a ride by bus from the tip of Lower Manhattan at Battery Park to Midtown is a good and cheap way of taking in the sights. ====Bus basics==== * Bus lines are identified by letters followed by numbers. The letters indicate the borough in which the line mostly operates (M=Manhattan; Bx=Bronx; B=Brooklyn; Q=Queens; S=Staten Island). Collectively, the letters and numbers make up the route (examples: M31, Bx9, M15). Signage at each bus stop indicates which buses stop there. Signage on the front of each bus indicates the route and destination of the bus. Bus maps for each borough can be found at the [https://new.mta.info/maps/bus MTA website]. * Express buses travel between Manhattan and the outer boroughs, usually to areas where the subway doesn't operate (such as eastern Queens, the eastern Bronx, southeast Brooklyn, and Staten Island). They cost $6.75 but offer comfortable cloth seats and Wi-Fi, and are less crowded than the subway and local buses. Most express buses are identified by the borough they connect to Manhattan. Therefore, express buses to and from the Bronx would be labeled BxM (<u>Bx</u> for the <u>B</u>ron<u>x</u>, <u>M</u> for <u>M</u>anhattan; BxM11, BxM18), to and from Brooklyn BM (BM1, BM2), to and from Queens QM (QM1, QM2), and to and from Staten Island SIM (SIM1, SIM2). A few Brooklyn and Queens express buses are labeled with X (X27, X64). Express buses have a slightly different appearance than normal buses, with only one entrance/exit in the front of the bus. * The times posted on bus stops are often very unreliable, and may have nothing to do with the times the buses actually arrive. You can check the positions of the buses and their distance from a given stop online using [http://bustime.mta.info/ MTA Bus Time]. Each stop also has a QR code, with a link to that stop's entry. * At night, there is a much longer wait time between buses. If you anticipate riding the bus at night, plan an alternate route, probably via [[#By subway|subway]] or [[#By taxi|taxi]]. * When boarding a bus with a MetroCard, insert the card vertically, with the pin hole down, the black stripe to the right, and the word "MetroCard" facing towards you, into the card slot in the top of the fare box next to the driver. You should be able to read the word "MetroCard" from bottom to top when inserting the card in this manner. The fare box will swallow the card, read it, and return it to you. This is different from the procedure to enter the subway described in [[#Subway Basics|Subway Basics]]. * Bus fareboxes also accept coins. However, they will not accept pennies, half dollar (50-cent) coins, or bills. As a safety precaution, drivers do not handle money. Change is not given, so exact fares must be paid. If you pay with coins and require a free transfer, you will have to ask the driver for one after you have paid. * Certain buses contain a small orange and purple card in the window that says "Limited." These limited buses do not make all local bus stops, stopping only at major cross streets. They are similar to express buses in some ways, but only cost the standard $2.75 to ride. If a Limited bus skips your stop, you can wait for a local bus which will arrive soon. On some avenues served by multiple bus routes, some buses may operate Limited on the entire avenue or at least until they branch off. For example, with the M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5, the M2 and M5 provide limited-stop service on 5th Ave & Madison Ave during the day.[[File:Ticketing Machines for Select Bus Service.jpg|thumb|Select Bus Service fares are paid before boarding at ticket machines at bus stops]] *'''[http://web.mta.info/mta/planning/sbs/ Select Bus Service (SBS)]''' routes also make limited stops and cost the standard $2.75 fare. These include the M14A, M14D, M15, M23, M34, M34A, M79, and M86 in Manhattan, the M60 in Manhattan and Queens, and several more routes in the outer boroughs. SBS routes can be identified by a special blue wrap around the lower half of the bus. ''However, these buses operate on a very different payment system''. To board these SBS buses, '''fares must be paid before boarding''' using machines on the sidewalk at a special SBS bus stop, which is typically quite close to the local bus stop. Follow the instructions at the machine to pay. Once the fare has been paid, a receipt will be printed; '''''take it and keep it with you'''''. If you have an unlimited (daily, weekly, monthly) metro card, you can use it to get a ticket at no cost. Once the bus arrives, you can enter through any door, but if you paid with cash, remember to use the front door if you need to ask the driver for a transfer. Fare inspectors will occasionally check for your fare receipt as proof of payment; show it to them if they ask. If you don't have a valid receipt, you will be forced to pay a fine of up to $100, so it is wise to always pay the fare. However, if you cannot buy the ticket successfully, such as due to a malfunctioning machine, note the machine number and report the problem to the bus driver near the front door at once. If the SBS skips your stop, wait at a local bus stop for a local bus. *'''Transfers''' bus-to-bus, bus-to-subway, subway-to-bus transfers are automatic with metrocard payments within two hours of a swipe (i.e., within two hours of entering the subway or boarding a bus). If paying with coins on a bus, ask the driver for a bus-to-bus transfer (a single use metrocard). Transfers to and from the subway to a bus are not available if you pay cash or use a single use metrocard. ===By taxi=== * '''Yellow Cabs''' cruise in most of Manhattan and are available at dispatcher lines at airports, but are harder to find in the other four boroughs. Real NYC taxis are yellow, have a metal seal on the hood ("medallion"), a light with a taxi number on the roof, a meter for billing, stickers on the windshield for various licenses, special taxi license plates, and a divider inside the car. The fares are $2.50 plus a $0.50 state tax to start, plus $0.40 for each 1/5 mile traveled. There is a night surcharge from 8PM to 6AM of $0.50 and a rush hour surcharge of $1 from 4PM-8PM M-F. In addition, as in the rest of the United States, tipping your taxi driver is expected in New York. For more information, see [[United States of America#Tipping|Tipping in the United States]]. Info on fares, flat fares, group rides and rules are [http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml online]. All yellow cabs accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for payment. In the unlikely event that the card reader is broken, the driver will let you know before you get into the taxi. To hail a taxi, stand visibly near the street (but away from moving traffic) with one arm raised over your head. The medallion numbers on the roof of the taxi will indicate the status of the taxi: ** If the medallion number is unlit, then the taxi is already occupied or otherwise unavailable. ** If the medallion number is lit, then the taxi is available for hire. [[File:51st St 3rd Av td 36.jpg|thumb|A borough taxi, which can be identified by its light green color.]] * '''Borough Taxis''' were introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of yellow cabs outside Manhattan. Unlike yellow cabs, they are light green and have no medallions on the hood. These cabs are barred from picking up passengers in Manhattan south of West 110th St or East 96th St and may not enter the airport dispatcher lines. They can, however, pick up passengers in northern Manhattan and the other boroughs, and can drop off passengers anywhere. Fares and rules are otherwise identical to yellow cabs. * '''Livery or Black Cars''', known as car services or livery cabs, may only be called by phone, and are flat rate rather than metered. In most areas, they are not allowed to cruise the street or airports for fares, although sometimes they will do so anyway. Ask for the fare while on the phone. Their license plates will say either "Livery" or "TLC" on the bottom. *'''Ride Hailing Smartphone App Services,''' such as [[Ride hailing services|Uber, Lyft and Via]] are extremely popular. Many drivers of black livery cars also use them to secure passengers when their own dispatchers are idle, so it's often possible to get a car from them in under ten minutes even in outer neighborhoods. Beware that most such services use variable-rate (aka "surge") pricing, and even small local increases in demand such as a concert letting out can trigger a 1.5x to 3x fare increase: always provide a destination address when hailing a car via an app, and examine the estimated fare carefully! Using these apps requires a smartphone with a working data connection (potentially expensive if you are roaming on an international account), and a credit card which you have entered into the app: you cannot pay the fare in cash. In some areas, livery cabs can be flagged on the street. Though this is not legal (the driver, not you, could get into trouble), it is useful in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs and is accepted practice, though this has mostly been replaced by the Borough Taxis and ride hailing apps. The minimum fare in these cabs is about $7, and it is advisable to negotiate the fare before you get inside (again, tipping your driver is expected). Since yellow cabs are hard to come by in the outer boroughs, these cars are particularly useful for getting to the airport (your hotel can arrange one, or look up car services in the Yellow Pages). ====Taxi basics==== *All licensed taxis (yellow for in Manhattan and Green for outside of Manhattan) and sedan limousines are authorized to take 3 passengers in the backseat and 1 in the front seat for a total of 4. However, some of the newer minivan and SUV yellow cabs can seat more passengers and may take more than four passengers (even though the licensed limit is posted in the cab). Larger than sedan limousines can be reserved, also useful for airport trips with lots of luggage, by calling any of the dozens of companies in the yellow pages. *Licensed taxis apply surcharges (in addition to the metered fare) depending on the time of day. From 6AM–4PM, the surcharge is $0.50; from 4PM–8PM, the surcharge is $1.50; from 8PM–6AM the surcharge is $1. For all cabs, you must pay tolls for bridges, tunnels and highways. Be careful of being overcharged by drivers for toll crossings—on some bridges and tunnels (like the Queens-Midtown Tunnel) rates are not posted in plain view. So, a crossing which actually cost the cab driver $4 is easily passed onto the unsuspecting passenger as a $5 charge. Outside the city, other than flat fare destinations (such as JFK Airport)and Newark Airport), meter rates are doubled (when going to Westchester or Nassau County). Tipping your driver is expected. The customary amount is 15% of the total fare, or more if you need to transport luggage or are going to a remote area of the city (where the cab driver will have a difficult time getting a return passenger). If you chose to use the credit card machine that is found in most taxis (it doubles as a TV screen, the default tip will be 20% or 25% but you can adjust this if you resist feeling pressured and punch in the desired amount. *Be wary of unlicensed cars (known derisively as "gypsy cabs") cruising for passengers, especially near the airports or in areas not well served by yellow cabs. While drivers may claim to offer you a cheaper rate than an actual taxi, your chances of actually getting this rate (not to mention getting to your destination safely and quickly) are slim. If you're willing to negotiate and know what you're doing, you might be okay, but you're better off asking an airport staffer for help finding a cab or cabstand. Major airports have taxi information cards for passengers. Always settle on a price before getting into the car. *There are also van and shuttle services in different parts of the city. You will have to ask where it is going and how much it costs. Usually, you will see people lining up and a van will appear and they will board. There are services between Chinatown and Queens (you won’t have to make any transfers if it goes where you need to go!), and also there are separate services in Brooklyn, and Queens. Many of these services are branded as "Dollar Vans" (actually costing $2.00), and follow major bus routes along major avenues in these boroughs and will drop you off and pick up at any corner along the avenue. Some are legal while most aren't and usually compete with each other for customers and may cut some other van drivers off. This is an accepted practice in these boroughs and at times are faster than MTA buses. The illegal vans may not have insurance so you ride at your own risk. Most drivers of these vans have heavy West Indian accents. Some may seem sketchy but for the most part are people just trying to make a living. They usually are helpful with directions. It is rare that incidents occur with them. *While there are pedicabs in New York, they are generally used more for entertainment than for transit and are priced accordingly. They are rare to nonexistent outside of midtown Manhattan. Fares are usually posted on the vehicle.<!-- Needs updating? --> *One may have heard of the NYPD using undercover taxis in policing. Despite concerns, these undercover taxis '''do not''' engage in taxi business. ===By ferry=== [[File:Staten_Island_Ferry_(New_York).jpg|thumb|Staten Island Ferry]] [[File:NYC_Ferry_Vessel_Curiosity_(H-301).jpg|thumb|NYC Ferry]] *The '''[http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/statfery.shtml Staten Island Ferry]''', runs from Battery Park in southern Manhattan to [[Staten Island]]. The ferry carries passengers and bicycles only, runs every 15-20 minutes during rush hours and every 30 minutes at most other times, and is free (so don't be fooled by con artists trying to sell "advance tickets"). Not only does the ferry provide a means of transport, but it offers an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor on its way. '''Even if you don't want to visit Staten Island, taking this trip is highly recommended. It is very popular with tourists.''' Ride on the starboard side of the ferry (right side facing the front) from Manhattan and the port side from Staten Island for the best views (to the west). If you want to take good photographs, try to get on the ferry as soon as the gates open and walk briskly to an open window (few windows are open to the air and will populate quickly). The Manhattan-to-Staten Island route passes slightly closer to the Statue of Liberty than the return route. For security reasons, all passengers must exit the ferry upon reaching the terminal. Passengers intending to make an immediate return trip must exit the ferry, walk through the terminal to the waiting area, then board the next departing ferry. While the Staten Island Ferry also used to carry vehicular traffic, it no longer has since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for security reasons. *'''[https://www.ferry.nyc/ NYC Ferry]''' operates a network of ferries primarily along the East River connecting Manhattan with [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[The Bronx]] and [[Staten Island]]. There is also one route along the Hudson River connecting Midtown West with Staten Island. These ferries cost the same as a bus or subway at $2.75 per ride (30 day passes are also available), with free transfers between ferries for 90 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase from vending machines or through the NYC Ferry app. There is an extra $1 surcharge to bring a bike. Children under the height of 44 inches ride for free when accompanied by an adult. *'''[http://www.nywaterway.com/ New York Waterway]''', operates ferries that connect the city with the [[New Jersey]] Hudson River Waterfront. One-way fares vary in price depending on the route. For example, the ferries from Hoboken, Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial to Midtown cost $9.00 each way, with an additional surcharge for carrying a bike. Reduced fares are offered for children and seniors. ===By car=== {{quote|No one in New York drove; there was too much traffic.|author=Philip J. Fry, ''Futurama''}} [[File:Brooklyn Bridge NY.jpg|thumb|320px|Brooklyn Bridge]] A word of advice about driving in New York City: '''don't.''' A car is inadvisable — street parking is practically nonexistent near crowded areas and tourist attractions, and garage parking rates range from very expensive to plain extortion. Traffic is almost always congested, parking rules are confusing, and many drivers are infamously aggressive. Public transportation options are many, and are quicker, cheaper and more pleasant. That's why many New Yorkers, particularly in Manhattan, don't own cars. If you think of staying in a suburb and commuting to the city by car, better to do as the locals do. Drive to one of the commuter rail stations (see above) or ferry docks. Parking fees at the station, fare, and MetroCard combined are usually much cheaper than parking downtown. Many stations have secure parking areas, however it’s wise to investigate beforehand. Some suburban stations limit their parking to local residents, with enforcement by license plate camera and aggressive ticketing of unregistered vehicles. In Staten Island, parking near the ferry terminal and using the ferry will save you money and time. If you do choose to drive, a smartphone with GPS support and a mapping application with turn-by-turn directions and live traffic conditions support (such as Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze) is invaluable: New York's eternal cycle of road, bridge and tunnel maintenance, not to mention the daily changes created by accidents, festivals and police activity mean that a published paper map may be catastrophically inaccurate, even if it's been published comparatively recently. Note that many rental cars may not have a USB power port and even those that do will not provide a charge cable: bringing your own car power adaptor is a must if you're renting. In Queens, numbers identify not only avenues and streets, but also roads, places, crescents, and lanes, all of which might be near each other. Read the entire street sign. Outer borough highways are confusing and often narrowed to one lane, the potholes could trap an elephant, the signs are sometimes misleading, exits which should appear do not, and signs directing a highway approach drag you through miles of colorful neighborhood (in the wrong direction) before finally letting you onto the highway with a stop sign and a hand's width of merge space. Traffic in New York City roughly follows a hierarchy of precedence, which it is unwise to challenge. Fire engines, ambulances, and police cruisers are given priority, followed by other public service vehicles such as buses, road crews, and sanitation trucks. Beneath them are taxi cabs and delivery trucks. Below ''those'' are other cars. Driving a car with out-of-state license plates (save for perhaps Connecticut or New Jersey) will instantly mark you as an outsider, sometimes resulting in other drivers being more aggressive around you than they would with a local. Suffice it to say, driving in New York is not for the timid or emotionally fragile. However, driving can be an exciting adventure, particularly on the parkways, with their numerous twists and turns. (Just watch out for other drivers, as noted above.) Also, since buses don't serve some of the parkways, driving or taking a taxi might be a workable option for those. Nonetheless, try to use bicycles or walk on the pedestrian trails near those parkways, where they exist; trails are less harrowing and you'd probably enjoy the scenery better. ====Car rental==== The major car rental agencies have offices at all three airports as well as throughout the city. Smaller agencies are also well represented. Be warned that car rentals in New York are generally more expensive than elsewhere in the United States, especially on weekends, when the locals rent cars to get out of the city. Rentals may require a deposit of up to $500 if you do not have a credit card. New York state law caps rental car collision damage waiver at $9 per day ($15 per day for premium cars), which is quite a bit less than in most other states. At that price, it's not a bad idea to add it to your rental, even if you have another source of coverage. (For more on rental car insurance in New York, check out the New York Attorney General's page on the subject. http://www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/car-rental-tip-sheet) Unlike most other states in the U.S., New York state law requires rental companies to rent to anyone at least 18 years of age, but there are hefty fees for those under 25. Car-sharing services like Zipcar and Hertz 24/7 are very well represented. ====Gas stations==== Gas stations can be found along main streets in the outer boroughs, but are sparse in Manhattan where only a handful exist around the perimeter of the island and in neighborhoods north of Central Park. Avoid filling your gas tank on highways within city limits—these charge a lot more compared to neighborhood gas stations. ====Points of entry==== There are several points of entry/exit into the city from the New Jersey side: the Lincoln Tunnel (midtown/41st Street), the Holland Tunnel (downtown/Canal Street), and the George Washington Bridge (way uptown/178th Street) — all are accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). I-78 east will also feed directly into the Holland Tunnel (US-1/9 is also a popular route). I-80 east will terminate at an I-95 junction, the north route of which will lead directly to the George Washington Bridge. The bridge is also directly accessible from US-46 east. With all of these options, many commuters choose to listen to 24 hour traffic reports on AM stations 880 (every ten minutes on the 8s) and 1010 (every ten minutes on the 1s) to find the least congested route at that time. Weekend traffic delays can easily exceed 60 minutes at some of the tunnels, so plan accordingly! The Midtown Tunnel under the East River is convenient for Long Island travelers, as it becomes the Long Island Expressway. The Queensborough Bridge (aka The 59th Street Bridge) also crosses the East River into Queens, is toll-free, and lands near the mouth of the Midtown Tunnel but requires some automotive manipulation to get onto a highway. Other routes head north and east out of the Bronx, including Interstates 87 (north to Albany) and 95 (northeast to Boston) and the Henry Hudson Parkway, which is along the Hudson River. ====Toll charges==== When [http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/tolls.html entering New York from New Jersey], as well as when driving across bridges and tunnels [http://web.mta.info/bandt/traffic/btmain.html within New York City], you will incur tolls of up to $15, and associated traffic delays. ====Rush hour traffic==== Traveling at off-hours makes sense to avoid rush hour traffic, but highways and roads are still generally packed any time of day. The Cross Bronx Expressway, which is part of I-95 and leads to the George Washington Bridge, is almost always choked with traffic. The Long Island Expressway has heavy eastbound traffic between the morning and evening rushes. The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are 10-minute waits on a good day. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is notorious, and an accident on the Verazzano Bridge without shoulders can cause a backup all the way through the northern part of Staten Island into New Jersey. It is a good idea to check radio traffic reports, especially before crossing a bridge or tunnel. Three different stations have reports every 10 minutes around the clock: 880 AM (on the 8's), 1010 AM (on the 1's), and 1130 AM (on the 5's). Driving cross-town (east-west) in Manhattan during rush hours is especially troublesome because the traffic lights are optimized to move traffic along the north-south roads. Your best bet is to avoid driving in Midtown Manhattan (between the 30s and 50s) whenever possible. If you do drive in Midtown Manhattan crosstown on weekdays, consider using "Thru Streets"—these streets restrict turns onto major avenues at certain intersections and may reduce delays. They are indicated with purple and white signs at intersections. ====Traveling with a commercial vehicle==== If you are traveling with a commercial vehicle (defined as any vehicle designed to transport property with two axles and six tires, or three or more axles) remember that commercial traffic is prohibited on many roadways throughout the city. Commercial traffic is permitted only on roadways designated as Through and Local Truck Routes. [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/commvehicle.shtml Commercial traffic] is prohibited on all multiple-lane roadways designated as "parkways" (such as the Grand Central Parkway, Cross-Island Parkway, or Henry Hudson Parkway) with frequent low bridges. Unfortunately, the majority of fast-moving roadways are designated as parkways in New York City. Commercial traffic is also prohibited on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Drive in Manhattan. Before traveling anywhere in New York City with a commercial vehicle, refer to [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2011_truck_route_map.pdf the New York City Truck Route Map]. ====Garage parking==== Parking in garages or outdoor lots is usually very expensive, costing as much as $40 per day in Manhattan, although cheap or free lot parking is available at some times at certain locations. Street parking can be free or much cheaper than garage or lot parking, but can be extremely hard to come by. In Manhattan, self-park (or "park-and-lock") is extremely rare. The overwhelming majority of parking facilities in Manhattan have mandatory valet parking, so you must set aside a few dollars for tips, and anticipate the time it will take for a valet to retrieve your vehicle. Self-park garages in Manhattan near major tourist attractions include the Battery Parking Garage in Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Plaza Parking in Midtown Manhattan, and the public parking garage underneath the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the case of parallel parking on the street, "bumping" cars in front of and behind of you to get into and out of a parking spot (known to some as "Braille Parking") is common. If you choose to park on the street, don't be surprised if you find a few new scratches and scrapes on your bumper. As a general rule, hotels in New York do not supply garage parking. The few that do will charge you handsomely for the privilege. There are several websites and mobile apps that can help you find and book parking, including: [http://www.parkme.com/new-york-city-parking ParkMe.com], [http://spothero.com/nyc SpotHero], [http://www.primospot.com PrimoSpot.com], [http://www.parkfast.com ParkFast.com], [http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/ ParkWhiz.com], [http://nyc.bestparking.com/ BestParking.com], [http://en.parkopedia.com Parkopedia.com], [http://www.iconparking.com/ IconParking.com], [http://www.parkfast.com/ ParkFast.com], [http://nycparkingauthority.com/ NYC Parking Authority], and [https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking Parking Panda]. ====Street parking - rules and penalties for violation==== *Check all parking signs carefully. Parking meters demand constant feeding, and are hungry late into the night in some areas. In some parts of Midtown Manhattan, there are pay-and-display meters which are only in effect from 6PM to midnight on weekdays and all day on weekends. In these areas, parking is prohibited during the workday, except for commercial trucks. It is a good idea to keep a roll of quarters in your car, as not all meters accept credit cards. Parking is permitted at broken or missing meters for the time posted on the signs. Parking is illegal at ALL bus stops and within {{ft|15}} of fire hydrants. Yellow lines on the curb have no legal meaning in NYC, so they cannot be relied upon to tell you if you are parked far enough from a hydrant. That said, in most areas the seams in the sidewalk are roughly five feet apart, so leaving at least three "squares" of sidewalk between the hydrant and your bumper is a smart move. Many motorists simply pay garage fees to avoid the anxiety of finding a parking spot and the risks of expensive parking tickets. *New York has "alternate side of the street" [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/alternate-side-parking.shtml parking rules], which may require street parkers to move their cars at different times of the day (such as early morning, or overnight in a few business districts) so that street sweepers can clean the roads. Alternate side rules are suspended on many obscure holidays, while parking meters and other weekday restrictions are only suspended on a few major holidays (not even on all Federal holidays). The current state of parking enforcement can always be found on the "NYC 311" service: dial 311 on any phone, visit [https://www1.nyc.gov/311/ their website] or install the 311 application on your smartphone. *Trying to leave a car parked illegally for very long will often end with a $150 fine, and a vehicle illegally parked in an overcrowded place is very likely to be towed away and face a $300 fine. The New York Police Department operates [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/towed_vehicles/towed_vehicles.shtml the tow pounds]. ====Important rules while driving==== *The speed limit throughout the city is 25 mph (as of November 7, 2014). *Unlike other places in the United States, '''right turns on red are illegal''', except where otherwise posted. While some entrances to New York City have signs alerting motorists that it is illegal to turn on red, other drivers from out of town may not know this rule. *As in the rest of New York State, talking on a cell-phone (without a hands-free device) or texting while driving is illegal. Even if you do have a hands-free device, minimize your talking and prioritize driving. *There are red light cameras at 100 intersections in New York City. A camera will take a picture if you run a red light and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. However, since the camera does not identify who is driving the vehicle, no points will be issued against your drivers' license. *Some bus lanes have video cameras. A camera will take a video if you drive illegally in the bus lane other than to turn right and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. *If there is an emergency vehicle trying to get through with its siren blaring, pull over to the side and move forward as necessary. On many one-way streets (avenues in particular), the middle lane is designated as the "FIRE LANE" so that motorists can pull over to either side lane. *Some avenues and many streets have only one-way traffic. Thankfully, one-way streets generally alternate direction, so if your destination is down a one-way street going in the wrong direction, go another block and double-back. A handy mnemonic is "Evens go East," meaning that, for the most part, streets (in Manhattan) with even numbers will head east, and vice-versa. The best gauge to determine a one way street's direction is to check the direction parked cars face. *Be wary of your surroundings when you park your car. While NYC is a safe city for its size, it's not necessarily safe for your car as well. Make it as unworthy to steal as possible. ===By bicycle=== [[File:German cycle lecture Mall CP jeh.JPG|thumb|Cyclotouring group stopping for a lecture in Central Park]] Using a [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bicyclists.shtml bicycle in New York City] is common among New Yorkers and tourists alike. Bike paths can be found in every borough of the city, in three forms: bike lanes (road lanes specifically for bicycles), shared lanes (lanes shared between cars and bicycles), and greenways (roads solely designated to bicycles and pedestrians). Greenways are highly recommended for those wishing to go on a recreational journey. The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway circles (almost) the whole of Manhattan, and protected bikeways exist on some major avenues. However, most destinations will require some street biking. A map of bike paths in New York City can be found [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml here]. Bike shops give out free maps provided by the City. They show bike routes and shops, and indicate the ones that offer rentals. The city has a bike share program called '''[http://citibikenyc.com/ CitiBike]'''. The program has over 750 stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. A map can be found [https://account.citibikenyc.com/map here]. To access a bike install the app. You can also visit one of the locations and pay for a pass. A single ride costs $3.81 to unlock plus $0.18 per minute. Return your bike to a station (remember to place it securely in a dock–you will be further fined if the light on the dock does not turn green). CitiBike is good for short trips to a known destination and '''not''' recommended for using a bike for a prolonged period of time. Cycling in Manhattan can often be quicker than taking the subway or a taxi, but it isn't for the fainthearted. The borough's tumultuous traffic makes biking difficult. Aggressive cab drivers, jaywalking pedestrians, potholes and debris on the roads create a cycling experience that might just as well have been taken from Dante's ''Inferno''. If you do venture into the concrete jungle on a bike, make sure you wear a helmet and have sufficient experience in urban cycling. Cycling in Brooklyn and The Bronx can be more rewarding, or not, depending on the neighborhood. There are few bike paths in Queens; however, the roads are bike-friendly for the most part. Cycling is '''not''' recommended in Staten Island. Access is difficult, with the main way to get in being the Staten Island Ferry. There are only a handful of bike paths on the entire island, mostly on the south shore. This is unfortunate, as Staten Island has beautiful displays of nature in some of its parks, most of which are accessible only on foot or by bicycle. If you are looking for scenery, by all means, take your bike with you on the ferry, but do not rely on it for transportation on the street. ==See== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Like most of the great world cities, New York has an abundance of great attractions—so many, that it would be impossible to list them all here. What follows is but a sampling of the most high-profile attractions in New York City; more detailed info can be found in the district pages. A general word of advice on sightseeing in New York: Tourists often spend their entire vacation in New York standing in line (or as New Yorkers say, "on line"). This is often unnecessary; there are usually alternatives. For example, one can choose to avoid the Empire State Building during the day (it is open, and much quieter, late, until 2AM), skip the Statue of Liberty in favor of the Staten Island Ferry, and stay away from the Guggenheim on Monday (it is one of the only museums open that day). Also, there is no reason to stand in line for a Broadway show if you already have a ticket with an assigned seat. If you prefer, get a drink nearby and come back closer to curtain time, when you can walk right in. The lines for bus tours can be absurd because tourists all seem to have exactly the same itinerary - which is get on a bus in the morning in Times Square, get off for the Statue of Liberty, and finish on the East Side in the afternoon. Why not go downtown in the morning, and save Midtown for the afternoon? You will thank yourself for avoiding the crowds. Also, understand that buses are the slowest way to go crosstown in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours, and taxis are not much better. You are often better off on foot. Additionally, New York rush hour (especially in Manhattan) puts much of the city in gridlock––all subway lines and roads will be much busier from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A number of multi-attraction schemes give reduced prices and line-skipping privileges. * {{see | name=Explorer Pass | alt= | url=https://www.smartdestinations.com/new-york-attractions-and-tours/_d_Nyc-p1.html | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Allows you to choose 7, 5 or 3 top attractions to visit. Cardholders have 30 days to use the card after visiting the first attraction. Attractions to choose from include Top of the Rock Observation, Rockefeller Center Tour, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NBC Studio Tour, movie tours, cruises, and more. Also included with the card are shopping, dining, and additional attraction discounts. }} * {{see | name=New York CityPASS | alt= | url=http://www.citypass.com/new-york | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$132 adult, $108 child ages 6–17 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants admission to 6 New York attractions within 9 days of first use for a much reduced rate. The attractions are the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art & same-day admission to The Cloisters, the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock or the Guggenheim Museum, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry or Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. }} * {{see | name=New York Pass | alt= | url=http://www.newyorkpass.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices are given as adult price/child (ages 4-12) price. 1 day: $134/$99; 2 day: $199/$159; 3 day: $274/$199; 4 day: $299/$224; 5 day: $339/$244; 7 day: $379/$259; 10 day: $469/$299 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants access to over 50 top attractions with line skipping privileges. Passes are available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10 days. Remember, you must obtain a ticket in each attraction. You can visit as many attractions as you want in the time period - the more attractions you visit, the more you save. Also includes a free 140 page guide book, but is much better to organize your visits previously, via internet. }} ''See also the district pages for detailed information about attractions. Detail is gradually being moved from this page to the district pages.'' ===Landmarks=== [[Image:Statueofliberty nps.jpg|thumb|Statue of Liberty]] Naturally, [[Manhattan]] possesses the lion's share of the landmarks that have saturated American popular culture. Starting in the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]], perhaps the most famous of these landmarks is easy to spot - the '''[http://www.nps.gov/stli/ Statue of Liberty]''', a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, and perhaps also the most difficult attraction to access in terms of crowds and the long lines to see it. Nearby '''Ellis Island''' preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Within the Financial District itself, '''Wall Street''' acts as the heart of big business being the home of the '''New York Stock Exchange''', although the narrow street also holds some historical attractions, namely '''Federal Hall''', where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Furthermore, there is a large statue of a bull that tourists often take pictures with. Nearby, the National September 11 Memorial at the '''World Trade Center Site''' commemorates the victims of that fateful day. Connecting the Financial District to [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], the '''Brooklyn Bridge''' offers fantastic views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Moving north to [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], Manhattan's other major business district, you'll find some of New York's most famous landmarks. The '''Empire State Building''' looms over Midtown, with the nearby '''Chrysler Building''' also dominating the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of '''United Nations''' overlooking the East River and '''Grand Central Terminal''', one of the busiest train stations in the world. Also nearby is the main branch of the '''New York Public Library''', a beautiful building famous for its magnificent reading rooms and the lion statues outside the front door; and '''Rockefeller Plaza''', home to NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, and (during the winter) the famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink. Still in the Midtown area but just to the west, in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], is the tourist center of New York: '''Times Square''', filled with bright, flashing video screens and LED signs running 24 hours a day. Just to the north is '''[[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]]''', with its lawns, trees and lakes popular for recreation and concerts. ===Museums and galleries=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has some of the finest museums in the world. All the public museums (notably including the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History), which are run by the city, accept donations for an entrance fee, but private museums (especially the Museum of Modern Art) can be very expensive. In addition to the major museums, hundreds of small galleries are spread throughout the city, notably in neighborhoods like Chelsea and Williamsburg. Many galleries and museums in New York close on Mondays, so be sure to check hours before visiting. The following is just a list of highlights; see district pages for more listings. ====Arts and culture==== New York City is home to some of the finest art museums in the country, and in [[Manhattan]], you'll find the grandest of them all. The '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''' in [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]] has vast holdings that represent a series of collections, each of which ranks in its category among the finest in the world. Within this single building you'll find perhaps the world's finest collection of American artwork, period rooms, thousands of European paintings including Rembrandts and Vermeers, the greatest collection of Egyptian art outside Cairo, one of the world's finest Islamic art collections, Asian art, European sculpture, medieval and Renaissance art, and antiquities from around the ancient world. As if all that wasn't enough, the Metropolitan also operates '''The Cloisters''' in Fort Tryon Park in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], which houses a collection of medieval art and incorporates elements from five medieval French cloisters and other monastic sites in southern France in its renowned gardens. Near the Metropolitan, in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]], is the '''Guggenheim Museum'''. Although more famed for its architecture than the collection it hosts, the spiraling galleries are ideal for exhibiting art works. The nearby '''Frick Collection''' houses a smaller though well-regarded collection of paintings by the old masters. In [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], the '''Museum of Modern Art''' (MoMA), holds the most comprehensive collection of modern art in the world, and is so large as to require multiple visits to see all of the works on display, which include Van Gogh's Starry Night and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, as well as an extensive industrial design collection. Midtown is also home to the '''Paley Center for Media''', a museum dedicated to television and radio, including a massive database of old shows. The '''Whitney Museum of American Art''', with a collection of contemporary American art, can be found in the Meatpacking District. In [[Brooklyn]]'s [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Prospect Park]], the '''Brooklyn Museum of Art''' is the city's second largest art museum with excellent collections of Egyptian art, Assyrian reliefs, 19th-century American art, and art from Africa and Oceania, among other things. [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in [[Queens]] is home to a number of art museums, including the '''PS1 Contemporary Art Center''', an affiliate of the Museum of Modern Art, and the '''Museum of the Moving Image''', which showcases movies and the televisual arts. ====Science and technology==== [[Image:Hayden planetarium at night.jpg|thumb|300px|The night is illuminated by the Rose Center for Earth and Space, home of the astronomy wing at the American Museum of Natural History.]] In New York City, no museum holds a sway over children like the '''American Museum of Natural History''' in Manhattan's [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. Containing the Hayden Planetarium, incredible astronomy exhibits, animal dioramas, many rare and beautiful gems and mineral specimens, anthropology halls, and one of the largest collections of dinosaur skeletons in the world, this place offers plenty of stunning sights. Near Times Square in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], the '''Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum''' takes up a pier on the Hudson River, with the aircraft carrier ''Intrepid'' docked here and holding some incredible air and space craft, including a former British Airways Concorde. Over in the [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] district of Queens, on the grounds of the former World's Fair, is the '''New York Hall of Science''', which incorporates the Great Hall of the fair and now full of hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy. Another standout museum is the '''New York Transit Museum''' in an abandoned subway station in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. The old subway cars are a real treat and the museum is ''a must'' if you're in New York with kids (and well-worth it even if you're not). Until the mid-20th century, New York was a predominantly industrial city. While most factories have been torn down, some neighborhoods, such as SoHo and the Meatpacking District, remain as a heritage of manufacturing. See [[American Industry Tour#Day 4: Metropolitan New York|the American Industry Tour]]. ===Neighborhoods=== Like all great cities, New York is made up of distinct neighborhoods, each of which has its own flavor. Many of the neighborhoods are popular with visitors, and all are best experienced on foot. See individual borough pages ([[Manhattan]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Bronx]], and [[Staten Island]]) for a comprehensive listing of neighborhoods. ===Parks=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Though the image many people have of New York is endless skyscrapers and packed sidewalks, the city also boasts numerous lovely parks, ranging from small squares to the 850-acre '''Central Park'''. There are worthwhile parks in every borough, more than enough to keep any visitor busy. These include '''Fort Tryon Park''' in Upper Manhattan, which boasts grand views of the New Jersey Palisades, the grand '''Pelham Bay Park''' in The Bronx, the popular '''Prospect Park''' in Brooklyn, the famous '''Flushing Meadows Park''' in Corona, Queens, site of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the wondrous '''Greenbelt''' in Staten Island, a collection of beautiful parks and protected forests unlike any other park in the city. New York City is also home to portions of the '''[[Gateway National Recreation Area]]'''. Almost any park is a great spot to rest, read, or just relax and watch the people streaming past. To find out more about New York City parks, go to the [http://www.nycgovparks.org/ New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website] and the guide pages for each borough. Except for special events, all NYC parks are closed 1AM–6AM. The exception to this rule is parks affiliated with schools, which are closed for the entire time the sun is down. ==Do== ===Entertainment=== ====Theater and performing arts==== New York boasts an enormous amount and variety of theatrical performances. Most of these are concentrated in Manhattan, particularly the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] around Times Square, where you'll find the major musicals and big-name dramatic works of Broadway. These are the most popular with visitors, with tickets for some shows running to $130 a seat, though discounters make cheaper seats available. And if you're in town in early June (and willing to spend a lot of money), it's possible to purchase tickets to the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest award ceremony and the culmination of the theatrical season in the city. However, you can also find "Off-Broadway" shows (and even the dirt cheap and very small "Off-Off-Broadway" shows) throughout Manhattan that play to smaller audiences and are far less expensive. [http://www.playbill.com Playbill.com] is a good resource for current and upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway info and listings. See the [[Manhattan#Performing arts|Manhattan]] page for more detailed info on theater offerings. Some of New York's (and the world's) most high-profile music and dance halls include the '''Brooklyn Academy of Music''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], '''Carnegie Hall''' — the premier venue for classical music in the United States — in Manhattan's Theater District, '''Radio City Music Hall''' — home of the Rockettes — in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], and '''Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]], home to the prestigious Chamber Music Society, the Metropolitan Opera ("the Met"), the New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic. There are also numerous small companies putting on more idiosyncratic shows every night of the week. ====Film and television==== New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, home to a huge number of theaters playing independent and repertory programs. Many major US studio releases open earlier in New York than elsewhere (especially in the autumn) and can be found at the major cineplexes (AMC, United Artists, etc.) around the city. As with everything else in New York, movies are quite popular, and even relatively obscure films at unappealing times of the day can still be sold out. It's best to get tickets in advance whenever possible. As many films premiere in New York, you can often catch a moderated discussion with the director or cast after the show. Sometimes even repertory films will have post-screening discussions or parties. Check listings for details. In addition to the many commercial multiplexes throughout the city, some of the more intriguing New York film options include the several theaters in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]] which play independent and foreign releases, many of which are screened only in New York. The '''Film Society at Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] puts on a terrific repertory program and shows a wide variety of experimental and foreign films, and also hosts the prestigious New York Film Festival in October. Another major film festival is the '''[[Manhattan/TriBeCa|Tribeca]] Film Festival''', held each May and a prominent event in New York's film calendar. The '''Museum of the Moving Image''' in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in Queens puts on a terrific screening program, with films showing continuously throughout the day, while '''MoMa''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]] puts on a terrific repertory program (and compared to other New York movie theaters, tickets to films at MoMA are a steal). Virtually every major national television network has studios in Manhattan, particularly the Midtown area, and many well-known programs are open to viewers. '''Rockefeller Center''' is home to NBC Studios and its flagship shows, including ''Saturday Night Live'' and ''Today'', and is open for tours. '''Lincoln Square''' boasts programming produced for ABC, such as ''The View'' and ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', at the network's West 66th Street facility. More examples of popular programs you can see in person can be found on the [[Manhattan#Television|Manhattan]] page. ====Parades==== New York City hosts many parades, street festivals and outdoor pageants. The following are the most famous: *'''New York's Village Halloween Parade'''. Each Halloween (October 31) at 7PM. This parade and street pageant attracts 2 million spectators and 50,000 costumed participants along Sixth Avenue between Spring Street and 21st Street. Anyone in a costume is welcome to march; those wishing to should show up between 6PM-9PM at Spring Street and 6th Avenue. *'''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'''. The morning of each Thanksgiving on Central Park West, this parade attracts many spectators and is broadcast on nationwide television. *'''St. Patrick's Day Parade'''. The largest St. Paddy's parade in the world! Route is up 5th Ave from 44th Street to 86th Street and lasts from 11AM to about 2:30. Celebrations in pubs citywide happen the rest of the day and night until the green beer runs out. *''' Labor Day (aka West Indian Day Parade or New York Caribbean Carnival)'''. [[File:West Indian Day Parade 2008.jpg|thumb|300px|West Indian Day Parade-goers in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.]]The Labor Day Carnival, or West Indian Carnival, is an annual celebration held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Its main event is the West Indian-American Day Parade, which attracts between one and three million spectators, who watch the parade on its route along Eastern Parkway. ===Sports=== A number of professional and collegiate teams play in the New York metropolitan area. *The '''New York Yankees''' play [[Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball]] at '''Yankee Stadium''' in the Bronx (East 161st Street and River Avenue. Subway: 4, B, D to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium). One of the most storied and lucrative sports franchises in the world, the Yankees have won 27 World Series championships in all. *'''Citi Field''' in Flushing Meadows (126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is home to the '''New York Mets''', who also play in Major League Baseball. *In addition to its many concerts and the annual Westminster Dog Show, '''Madison Square Garden''' hosts the '''New York Knicks''' of the NBA and '''New York Rangers''' of the NHL, plus annual postseason college basketball for the Big East Conference and the National Invitation Tournament. It had been home to the New York Liberty of the WNBA through the 2017 season, but that team now shares Barclays Center with the Brooklyn Nets. (Pennsylvania Plaza. Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th Street-Penn Station) *Long based in New Jersey, the '''Brooklyn Nets''' basketball team moved to the new '''Barclays Center''' in Brooklyn (Vanderbilt Yards. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center) in 2012. The aforementioned '''New York Liberty''', now owned by the Nets' owner, moved to Barclays Center in 2021 (delayed from 2020 by COVID-19). * Other NHL teams are the '''New York Islanders''' and '''New Jersey Devils'''. The Islanders now play at '''UBS Arena''' in Elmont, just outside Queens and a little less than 20 miles east of Midtown (LIRR: Elmont, eastbound only until late 2022, with free shuttle buses to/from Queens Village provided for westbound travelers), which opened in November 2021. Notably, the arena is next to the Belmont Park horse racing track. The Devils skate at the '''Prudential Center''' in Newark, New Jersey, 12 miles west of midtown. *Two National Football League teams play at '''MetLife Stadium''' in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10 miles northwest of midtown Manhattan. The '''New York Giants''' in the National Football Conference have won four Super Bowls, while the '''New York Jets''' of the American Football Conference have won one. * {{do | name=Brooklyn Cyclones | alt= | url=http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Play Minor League Baseball (South Atlantic League- North Division) at '''Maimonides Park''' (Subway: D, F, Fd, N, Q at Coney Island–Stilwell Avenue). They are an owned and opereated High-A affiliate of the Mets, one of the surviving Short Season A teams that moved to full-season play in 2021. }} *2022 Brings the addition of the '''Staten Island FerryHawks''', of the MLB Partner Atlantic League. They take over for the former Staten Island Yankees. * The Knicks and Nets both field teams in the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA, with both playing in the suburbs. The '''Westchester Knicks''' play at Westchester County Center in [[White Plains]], while the '''Long Island Nets''' play at the Nassau Coliseum, the former home of the Islanders in Uniondale (a bit more than 25 miles east of Midtown). *There are three top-level soccer franchises, two men's and one women's, in the Tri-State area. The '''New York Red Bulls''' (Major League Soccer) play home matches at '''Red Bull Arena''' in Harrison, New Jersey, 11 miles from midtown Manhattan. '''New York City FC''' (partially owned by the Yankees) became the Tri-State's second MLS team in 2015; they are playing in Yankee Stadium until they can build a new stadium of their own. '''NJ/NY Gotham FC''', a member of the National Women's Soccer League, has shared Red Bull Arena with the Red Bulls since 2020. * Maimonides Park also hosts '''Rugby United New York''', which began play in Major League Rugby (rugby union) in 2019. * NCAA Division I athletic programs around New York City include the following: ** '''St. John's Red Storm''' (St. John's University) in Jamaica, Queens. Higher-profile men's basketball games are often played at the Garden. ** '''Seton Hall Pirates''' (Seton Hall University) in South Orange, New Jersey (20 miles west of midtown). Men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Rutgers Scarlet Knights''' (the main campus of Rutgers University) in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey, with most of the athletic facilities in the latter (40 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Army Black Knights''' (United States Military Academy) in West Point, New York (50 miles north of midtown). ** '''Columbia Lions''' (Columbia University) in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. ** '''Fordham Rams''' (Fordham University) in Fordham, Bronx. ** '''Manhattan Jaspers''' (Manhattan College) in Riverdale, Bronx. ** '''LIU Sharks''' (Long Island University), with some sports (most notably basketball) in Downtown Brooklyn and others (most notably football) in the Nassau County community of Brookville (25 miles east of midtown). The Sharks started play in the 2019–20 school year following the university's decision to merge the sports teams of its two main campuses. ** '''St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers''' (St. Francis College) in Brooklyn Heights. ** '''Wagner Seahawks''' (Wagner College) in Grymes Hill, Staten Island. ** '''Iona Gaels''' (Iona College) in New Rochelle, New York (20 miles northeast of midtown). ** '''NJIT Highlanders''' (New Jersey Institute of Technology) in Newark, New Jersey (9 miles west of midtown). A few men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Saint Peter's Peacocks''' (Saint Peter's University) in Jersey City, New Jersey (9 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Stony Brook Seawolves''' (Stony Brook University) in Stony Brook in Suffolk County (55 miles east of midtown). *The '''USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center''' in Flushing Meadows (Corona Park. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is the site of the '''US Open tennis tournament''', held yearly in late August and early September. *Part of horse racing's Triple Crown, the '''Belmont Stakes''' are run in June at '''Belmont Park''' (LIRR: Belmont Park when track is open) in nearby Elmont, 20 miles east of midtown Manhattan and also next to the new UBS Arena. (The exact timing is five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, a race that is always held on the first Saturday of May.) ==Learn== Unsurprisingly, New York City, the largest city in the United States, is home to many colleges and universities. Among these universities, '''[http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University]''' and '''[http://www.nyu.edu/ New York University] (NYU)''' are undoubtedly the most prestigious (but also the most expensive). Another notable university is '''[http://www.rockefeller.edu/ Rockefeller University]''', at which several significant biomedical discoveries were made, though unlike the other two, it does not have undergraduate programs and only admits graduate students. And the city also has its very own system of public colleges, '''City University of New York''', with every borough represented among its numerous branches. ==Buy== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York City has a reputation for being one of the world's most expensive cities, and it can be, particularly when it comes to accommodation. That being said, there are ways to limit the damage; food is available from many halal food trucks for $7-10, which will get you rice with meat, vegetables and a soft drink, and you can still find inexpensive pizza slices at many of the hole-in-the-wall pizzerias throughout the city. Supermarkets and convenience stores generally also sell basic items at reasonable prices (by Western standards). New York's public bathroom infrastructure is lacking, so buying an item at a facility with a bathroom is generally advisable if you are far from your accommodation. New York is the fashion capital of the United States, and is a major shopping destination for people around the world. The city boasts an unmatched range of department stores, boutiques, and specialty shops. Some neighborhoods boast more shopping options than most other American cities and have become famous as consumer destinations. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found in New York, including clothing, cameras, computers and accessories, music, musical instruments, electronic equipment, art supplies, sporting goods, and all kinds of foodstuffs and kitchen appliances. See the '''borough pages''' and '''district sub-pages''' for listings of some of the more important stores and major business districts, of which there are several. New York state has a sales tax exemption on all clothing items that cost less than $100. The popular place to begin is Manhattan, most notably Fifth Avenue in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]], where the iconic flagship stores of many major department stores such as [http://www.saksfifthavenue.com Saks Fifth Avenue] and [http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ Bergdorf Goodman] are located. Other notable department stores in Manhattan include the world-famous [http://l.macys.com/new-york-ny Macy's] at Herald Square, [https://www.bloomingdales.com/ Bloomingdale's] on 59th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues, and [https://www.nordstrom.com/ Nordstrom] on Broadway at 57th Street. Of course, for dirt-cheap knockoffs, the various Chinatowns in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn respectively are the place to go. New York City is not known for budget shopping, but during major sales, such as the Black Friday sale after Thanksgiving, prices of some out-of-season items have been known to be slashed by as much as 50%, meaning that it is possible to find good deals for genuine luxury brand-name items if you are there at the right time. Savvy New Yorkers shop after Christmas and especially after New Year's. ===Buying art=== Anyone can freely create, display, and sell art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, DVDs, and CDs, based on freedom of speech rights. Thousands of artists earn their livings on New York's streets and parks. Common places to find street artists selling their work are SoHo, the Financial District and near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ===Outlets=== New York City has a number of retail outlet locations, offering substantial discounts and the opportunity to purchase ends-of-line and factory seconds. ===Convenience stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets=== Basic food, drinks, snacks, medicine, and toiletries can be found at decent prices at the ubiquitous '''[http://www.duanereade.com/ Duane Reade]''' (owned by Walgreens), '''CVS''', and '''Rite Aid''' stores. For a more authentically New York experience, stop by one of the thousands of bodegas/delis/groceries. Although some of these stores have a somewhat ramshackle appearance, they are reliable though often not the cheapest places to purchase groceries, water, flowers, coffee, and cooked food, typically 24/7. There are several local and regional chains of supermarkets represented all over the city, including '''Associated''', '''C-Town''', '''D'Agostino's''', '''Foodtown''', '''Gristedes''' and '''Key Food''', and '''Fairway''' and '''West Side Market''' have a few locations. There are also chains such as '''Hong Kong Supermarket''' and '''H-Mart''', which cater primarily to Chinese and Korean customers, respectively. National chains selling food include '''Trader Joe's''', '''Whole Foods Market''', '''Costco''' (mostly in bulk) and '''Target'''. ===Shopping in airports=== Most shops in New York-area airports are chain outlets, the same as can be found in most large airports in the world, so it's pretty difficult to feel the spirit of the fashion capital if you only have 2 hours waiting for a connecting flight. At JFK, JetBlue Airways' new Terminal 5 is populated with modern, cutting-edge restaurants and shops, but terminals 4 and 8 are also relatively good places for retail and duty-free shopping. ===Street vendors=== In New York City it is common for street vendors to set up tables on the sidewalk, close to the curb, and sell items. They are required to obtain a permit to perform this activity, but it is legal. Purchasing from these vendors is generally legitimate, although buying brand name goods from them (particularly expensive clothing and movies) is generally ill-advised unless you want cheap imitation products. It is considered safe to buy less expensive goods from these vendors, but most will not accept payment by credit card, so you will have to bring cash. Be particularly wary of any street vendor that does not sell from a table (especially vendors who approach you with their merchandise in a briefcase), as these goods are almost certainly cheap imitation products. ==Eat== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has, as you might expect of the Big Apple, all the eating options covered and you can find almost every type of food available and every cuisine of the world represented. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants, ranging from dingy cheap pizza-by-the-slice joints to $500-a-plate ''prix fixe'' sushi. Thousands of delis, bodegas, and grocery stores dot every corner of the city and do it yourself meals are easy and cheap to find. [[Street food]] comes in various tastes, ranging from the ubiquitous New York hot dog vendors to the many middle eastern carts at street corners in Midtown. [[Fast food in North America| Fast food]] is as plentiful and as diverse as you can imagine. Fruit stalls appear at many intersections from spring to fall with ready-to-eat strawberries, bananas, apples, etc. available at very low cost. Vegetarian and vegan options abound throughout the city. ===Don't leave without trying=== ====New York pizza==== [[File:NewYorkSlice.jpg|thumb|300px|A slice of the real deal]] A peculiarly New York thing, a true New York pizza is a plain cheese pizza with a very thin crust (sometimes chewy, sometimes crisp), and an artery-hardening sheen of grease on top. From just about any pizzeria, you can get a whole pie with a variety of toppings available, or a "dollar slice" if you just want a piece of plain cheese pizza. The "dollar slice" cost $1 at the start of the 21st century, but prices have risen, and it may cost anywhere between $1.50 and $4 before sales tax, depending on the place and any toppings you want. Just fold in half lengthwise, grab a lot of napkins, and eat – the quintessential meal on the go in New York. Dollar-slice places can be found all over the city, and include the many different variations of "Ray's Pizza", all of which claim to be the original thing. However, perhaps the most respected of the corner joints is the wildly popular '''Joe's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]]. But while pizza in New York is generally considered a fast food, the most respected pizzerias in the city are those that act like sit-down restaurants, and some of them serve whole pies only, no slices. Except for DiFara's, all the following pizzerias use a classic New York style of coal-fired, rather than gas-fired ovens, which allows them to bake their pizza for a very short time at very high temperatures, producing a unique style of crispy, slightly charred crust that makes their output quite different from the average corner slice shop. Every New Yorker has their own personal favorite, but several routinely make it to the top of the list. '''Lombardi's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Little Italy]] is regarded as the oldest pizzeria in town and continues to draw in big crowds of tourists, but '''Patsy's''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|East Harlem]] has long been regarded by connoisseurs as serving perhaps the purest example of plain New York-style coal-oven pizza (don't order any toppings, though). [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is the center of pizza on Manhattan, home to not only Joe's but also the classic '''John's''' and the popular '''Arturo's'''. In Brooklyn, '''Grimaldi's''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|DUMBO]] is hugely popular with lines that go down the street, while '''Totonno's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]] and '''Di Fara's''' in [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Midwood]] remain mainstays with the locals. There are also excellent brick-oven establishments serving Neapolitan or other styles of pizza that are not classic New York but well worth having. ====New York hot dog==== Nothing represents New York [[street food]] like the almighty hot dog. Affectionately called "dirty water dogs" by the locals, a New York hot dog is typically all-beef, served in a plain bun, and topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, or any combination of the three. You can get one from pushcarts on seemingly every street corner and park in the city. Just wrap the dog in a paper napkin and walk along the sidewalk trying not to let the toppings slip and slide all over your hands. And of course, both ballparks make sure to keep their fans' hot dog needs satisfied. However, there are a few places that go a step beyond the typical dirty water dog, with better cooked dogs and a much greater variety of toppings available. Many hot dog enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to the original hot dog stand, '''Nathan's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]], although locals generally view it as a tourist trap. In Manhattan, '''Papaya King''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]]) and '''Gray's Papaya''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]) are favorites, so-named because they also serve tropical drinks with their frankfurters. In addition to their sandwiches, '''Katz's''' on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] is also reputed for an excellent deli dog. In the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]], '''Crif Dogs''' draws people in for their deep-fried, beef-and-pork (and often bacon-wrapped!) dogs. '''Dominick's''' food truck commands a fiercely loyal crowd, who flock to a quiet side of [[Queens/Forest Park|Queens]] to get a taste. People looking for a good bratwurst should try the '''Hallo Berlin''' cart on 54th and Fifth in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], while Chicago purists should head to the '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]]. ====New York bagel==== There is no bagel like the New York bagel anywhere else in the world. Bagels are a doughnut-shaped round of boiled dough that is then baked until it has a distinctive, chewy, sweet interior and a leathery outer crust. They arrived from the Old World with Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and have become utterly New York in character. You can get bagels anywhere in the city, but for the best bagels you may have to trek away from the main tourist sites. The key point, though, is get them when they are hot (and that does not mean reheated in the microwave). Some places actively discourage toasting; try them fresh out of the oven. Good bagel shops will offer a variety of cream cheese spreads and sandwich stuffings, like lox, salmon, tofu spreads, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Many bagel shops are extremely generous with their cream cheese; locals will order "just a schmear" to get a more reasonable amount. On Manhattan, many people swear by '''Ess'a Bagel''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown East|Midtown]], with their giant bagels and huge variety of toppings, although bagel purists respect '''Murray's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea]] for their refusal to allow toasting. Other places in Manhattan which command fiercely loyal followings are '''Brooklyn Bagel''', also in Chelsea, and '''Absolute Bagels''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. In Brooklyn, '''Bagel Hole''' in [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Park Slope]] is a no-frills place with smaller bagels, and is often ranked as one of the top bagels in the city, while over in a quiet section of [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Queens]], '''Bagel Oasis''' is regularly considered among the very best. ====New York pastrami sandwich==== [[File:Katz's Deli - Lunch.jpg|thumb|300px|Corned beef piled high on rye: a Reuben at Katz's]] Another delicacy brought over by Jewish immigrants, pastrami sandwiches are another specialty of New York City. A "Reuben", a grilled sandwich piled high with corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut between two slices of rye bread, is always a good choice. A good deli sandwich doesn't come cheap: be prepared to spend upwards of $20 for a good sandwich, due to the fact that these meats are prepared using natural methods now outmoded by artificial flavorings and mass production. Many delis also serve other Jewish specialties, such as matzo ball soup. If you want pastrami, your best bet is '''Katz's Delicatessen''', an institution on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] that's been serving up excellent sandwiches for over a century. '''2nd Ave Deli''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is a famous kosher deli that's a real throwback to the Jewish delis of old. And if you find yourself over in [[Brooklyn/East|East Brooklyn]], '''Mill Basin Deli''' is known for some of the best pastrami in Brooklyn. ====New York desserts==== Another New York claim to fame is the '''New York cheesecake''', which relies upon heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks to add a richness and a smooth consistency. It was made famous by '''Junior's''', which still commands a loyal crowd with two locations in Midtown, although the original is in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. Other favorites are '''Eileen's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|NoLiTa]], '''Lady M''' and '''Two Little Red Hens''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] and '''S&S''' in the [[Bronx]] (whose cheesecake is also sold at Zabar's on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]). Another dessert of New York origin is the '''egg cream''', also often referred to as a "chocolate egg cream", a blend of chocolate syrup, milk, and seltzer water (note the curious absence of either egg or cream). Though not often on the menu at many diners, many will still prepare one for you if you ask for one. You can also find them in surprising places, like the tiny Ray's Candy Store in the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]]. ===Restaurants=== Maybe it's the size of New Yorkers' tiny kitchens, or perhaps it's the enormous melting-pot immigrant populations, but either way, this city excels at every kind of restaurant. There are fancy famous-chef restaurants, all ethnic cuisines and fusion/updates of ethnic cuisines (second-generation immigrants tweaking their family tradition), plus all the fashionable spots, casual bistros, lounges for drinking and noshing and more. It's only a slight exaggeration to say that virtually every type of cuisine is available in New York. And in some neighborhoods you'll find many national and regional styles represented. However, certain neighborhoods, particularly those in [[Queens]], really shine in terms of the sheer variety available to visitors. Where Manhattan's high rents often result in expensive restaurants and sometimes watered-down, unnaturally sweetened food, Queens' vast array of cuisines are often served primarily to patrons from the country where it originated. Not that Manhattan is completely bereft by any stretch, however: a wide variety of Chinese options can be found in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] and [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], there's the small [[Manhattan/Midtown#Eat|Koreatown]] with some very good (but not necessarily cheap) restaurants, [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Washington Heights]] is the center for Dominican food, [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]] is full of Japanese eateries of various types, and part of [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is known as "Curry Hill" for its proliferation of Indian restaurants. But in Queens, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] offers a vast and diverse array of Chinese (including Northeastern, Sichuan, Hunanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Korean, and Indian eateries; [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] includes a prominent Indian section among a vast Latin American neighborhood whose eateries span the American continents from Chilean to Mexican and almost everything in between; nearby Elmhurst features various Southeast Asian (for example Vietnamese and Thai, with a couple of Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants thrown in) and Chinese cuisines, [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] has locally well-known halal restaurants among a very diverse set of good establishments; nearby Astoria is best known for its Mediterranean food; and [[Queens/Forest Park|Rego Park]] has Uzbek dining halls. In Brooklyn, [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Brighton Beach]] is noted for its Russian eateries, while [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Sunset Park]] is home to a third Chinatown as well as plenty of Malaysian and Vietnamese options. Italian options can be found in virtually every neighborhood, although a higher number appear in [[Staten Island]], [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]], heavily Italian parts of Brooklyn like [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bensonhurst]] and [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bay Ridge]], and the area around Arthur Avenue in the [[Bronx]]. (Italian restaurants in Manhattan's "Little Italy" are mostly for tourists only, and New Yorkers generally avoid Mulberry St. between Canal and Broome. Likewise, you would be hard pressed to find locals eating in the chain restaurants [including chain pizzerias] around Times Square.) Due to the higher cost of living, you are in general expected to tip more in New York City than in other parts of the U.S. As a general rule, tips should start at 18% of the cost of the meal for adequate service, and may go up to 25% for service that goes above and beyond what is expected. ====Dress codes==== Restaurants with entrees under $35 are unlikely to have any preference about what their customers wear. Of course, like most major cities, New York has some expensive, extremely fashionable restaurants that care about, and enforce, a certain level of dress among their customers - but "jackets only" restaurants are very uncommon nowadays to the point at which the restaurant's reputation would make the fact known. If you're from elsewhere in the US and wish to "pass" as a local within Manhattan, pay attention to your shoes and coat. Most local exclusiveness is pretty understated, but where it exists it's generally to distinguish locals from nightlife commuters from New Jersey and Long Island that supposedly threaten to rob bar-filled neighborhoods of their local color. Therefore, if your style doesn't fit in but is obviously from outside the US, you may find yourself welcomed as graciously as any local, if not more so. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarians and vegans will find New York to be a paradise with hundreds of vegetarian-only restaurants and good veggie options in even the most expensive places. There are many vegetarian-only restaurants with offerings varying from macrobiotic food to Ayurvedic thalis or Asian Buddhist food. But, more importantly, almost every restaurant at every point on the price scale has vegetarian dishes that are more than an afterthought. Even '''Per Se''', one of the most expensive and sought after restaurants in the city, has a seven course vegetarian tasting menu well worth the expense. DIY vegetarians will have no problem finding fresh vegetables, a wide variety of cheese, bread, and prepared vegetarian foods in New York supermarkets. ===Street food=== [[File:StreetfoodNY.jpg|thumb|300px|One of the many, many food carts in the city]] Nothing differentiates New York more from other American (and European) cities than the astonishing amount of [[street food|food cooked and served on the streets]]. Starting with the thousands of hot dog stands on almost every street corner, the possibilities are endless. People trek to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] in Queens for a nibble of the famous arepas of the '''Arepa Lady'''. Freshly cooked Indian dosas are served up for a pittance at the '''NY Dosas''' stand in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Washington Square Park]]. The '''Trinipak''' cart on 43rd and Sixth in Midtown serves delicious Trinidadian/Pakistani food. Danny Meyer, the famous restaurateur, runs the burger stand '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]] as well as several other locations throughout the city. The halal offerings in Midtown are legendary ('''Kwik-Meal''' on 45th and Sixth; '''Halal Guys''' on 53rd and Sixth and many others). Most carts serve lunch from about 11AM to 5 or 6PM in the evening and disappear after dark, so look for a cart near you, smell what's cooking, and enjoy a hot and often tasty lunch for a few dollars (a meal costs anywhere from about $2 to $8). Mornings, from about 6AM to 10AM, the streets are dotted with coffee carts that sell coffee, croissants, bagels, and Danish pastries and are good for a cheap breakfast: small coffee and bagel for a dollar or so. From 10AM to 7PM, many vendors sell lunch and dinner choices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros, and halal. Other street vendors sell Italian ices, pretzels, ice cream, and roasted peanuts. Also, look around for the coffee truck (often found in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]]), dessert truck, and the Belgian waffle truck that roam around the city. ===Do it yourself=== New York's many markets and grocery stores make preparing your own food interesting and easy. Almost every grocery store, deli, or bodega has a prepared foods section where you can make your own salad (beware, you are charged by the pound!) or buy ready to eat foods such as burritos, tacos, curries and rice, lasagna, pastas, pre-prepared or freshly-made sandwiches, and many other types of foods. Any supermarket will have enough to take away to the park or your hotel room for a low cost meal. '''Whole Foods''' has five New York City locations, all with a variety of foods and a clean place to sit and eat. '''Zabar's''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] is very famous, with a huge selection of foodstuffs and expensive foods as well as cooking supplies. There is also a '''Trader Joe's''' at [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]] and in 6 other locations every borough but the Bronx for cheap but delicious supermarket buys, and '''Western Beef''' supermarkets offer more foods from different ethnicities than average supermarkets. If you have a place to cook, you'll find almost any kind of food in New York though you may have to travel to the outer boroughs for ethnic ingredients. Most supermarkets have Thai, Chinese, and Indian sauces to add flavor to your pot, and many, especially in Upper Manhattan, have the ingredients necessary for a Mexican or Central American meal, but go to [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for the best Chinese ingredients, Little India in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] for Indian ingredients, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] for all things Chinese or Korean, [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] for Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and South Asian, [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Flatbush and Crown Heights]] for Jamaican, [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] for Kosher, and [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Greenpoint]] for Polish. Ask around for where you can get your favorite ethnic ingredients and you'll find traveling around in local neighborhoods a rewarding experience. ==Drink== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> '''Last call''' can be as late as 4AM, although many establishments will let you stay beyond that, especially in the outer boroughs. It is not uncommon to be locked in a bar after 4AM so people can keep drinking. Wine and liquor are sold at '''liquor stores''', and are not sold at delis or supermarkets. Beer cannot be bought between 4AM and 8AM on Sunday morning (although if you look hard, you can get around this). As in most American cities, drinking alcoholic beverages on the street is illegal. The law is flouted openly in many areas, but bars will not generally let you take your drink outside. ===Popular nightlife neighborhoods=== The only thing about New York City that changes faster than the subway map or the restaurants is the bar scene. While some established watering holes have been around for decades or centuries, the hot spot of the moment may well have opened last week and could likely close just as quickly. On [[Manhattan#Drink|Manhattan]], '''Greenwich Village''' is probably the best neighborhood to go if you are in town for just a brief period, full of locals of all ages, especially students attending NYU. '''Chelsea''' has lots of clubs and a thriving gay scene, and if you are European and looking for a discothèque, this is where you want to be. The '''Meatpacking District''' holds trendier bars and clubs and some expensive restaurants. The '''Lower East Side''', formerly the dingy alternative to the West Village, has become trendier today, with an influx of hipsters. The '''East Village''' also has lots of bars, as well as a sizeable cluster of Japanese bars. Nearby, '''Alphabet City''', once a dangerous drug-addled hell hole, has since cleaned up and is loaded with bars. '''Murray Hill''' is more hip with the 30-year-old crowd, with many Indian restaurants and plenty of watering holes, including a couple of fireman bars and an all Irish whiskey pub. '''Times Square''' is a very touristy area with a few classy hotel rooftop bars, although very few New Yorkers would be caught dead at these places. In [[Brooklyn#Drink|Brooklyn]], '''Williamsburg''' is the capital of NYC's hipster scene, and many of New York's small music venues are here. '''Bay Ridge''' has one of the highest concentrations of bars in the city in a neighborhood that has been generally Irish/Italian and does not have the hipster/yuppie scene common in New York. '''Park Slope''', however, is the yuppie capital of New York and you are more likely to find a tea house serving soy milk than a bar here. There is some low-key nightlife, although this has been on the decline. A number of lesbian bars are in this area. [[Queens#Drink|Queens]] is home to '''Woodside''', an Irish neighborhood great for happy hour and drinking festivities before a Mets baseball game. '''Astoria''' is home to Queens' Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, which covers an entire city block, is walled and filled with trees, indoor and outdoor tables and a cool crowd, and serves great Czech and German beer. And on [[Staten Island#Drink|Staten Island]], '''St. George''' has a few bars located south of the ferry terminal, with good live music. ===Jazz=== NYC has a pretty confident claim to be the world capital of jazz. It exerts a brain drain influence on the rest of the country's most talented jazz musicians, and the live music scene is simply thriving. This goes for all styles of jazz, (except pre-swing trad jazz, which safely belongs to [[New Orleans]]): Latin, modern, fusion, experimental, bebop, hard bop, you name it. '''The Blue Note''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is probably the most famous extant jazz club in the world, with nightly headliners and cover charges to match. The '''Village Vanguard''' is a legendary hole-in-the-wall (also in Greenwich Village), having played host to most of the greats going back to 1935. Other top (i.e., famous—there are fabulous lesser-known places to hear jazz throughout the city) clubs include '''Birdland''' in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] and the '''Cotton Club''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. If the high cover charges in this expensive city are giving you the blues, look at '''Smalls''' and '''Fat Cat''', which are within a block of each other in Greenwich Village and keep the covers as low as possible, so that musicians can actually afford to come! ===Salsa=== Would it be too provocative to declare New York the home of salsa? Possibly, but there's a reason to consider it. Salsa originated in [[Cuba]], but its second home was New York (especially the [[Bronx]]), where it truly exploded and developed into a global phenomenon, driven by innovations from Cuban and later Puerto Rican immigrants. Latin dance, particularly salsa (danced on the two) and other Afro-Caribbean varieties, remains enormously popular, although it's now centered more on a semi-professional ballroom-dancing crowd rather than Latino communities. The '''Copacabana''' near [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]] dates back to 1940, and is probably the city's best known Latin dance club. Other well known options include '''Club Cache''' also near Times Square, the very Dominican '''El Morocco''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Spanish Harlem]], and '''Iguana''' in [[Manhattan/Theater District|west Midtown]]. Many venues in the city hold a salsa night once a week, so poke around the city papers for event listings. ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== New York has some of the most expensive accommodations in the world. Expect to pay $100–$200 for a budget room with shared bath, $250–$350 for a mid-range hotel with a decent room and a restaurant and/or room service; and much higher in a high end hotel. Most accommodations below $200 in Manhattan are a small room with space only for a bed, a TV, perhaps a sink, and little else. Cheaper accommodations may have communal bathrooms (although many will have a sink in the room). Be warned that the quality of hotels varies significantly and, in many cheap hotels away from the center such as along the West Side Highway or in the outer reaches of Queens, you may share the premises with hourly customers! As New York is a popular destination throughout the year, it is necessary to make reservations well in advance. If you plan to be in the city during the height of the tourist season, booking months in advance would be wise. ===Hostels=== Expect to pay up to $50 for a hostel. There are several hostels in Manhattan including two [http://www.jazzhostels.com Jazz Hostels] (located at 36 West 106th Street and 184 Eleventh Avenue) and one official [[Hostelling International]] hostel (located at 891 Amsterdam Avenue--between 102nd and 103rd Streets--in Manhattan), there are many places that call themselves "hostel" and offer accommodations below $100 a night. Some cater exclusively to students. You are strongly advised to make reservations months in advance. ===Taxes=== Room rates are typically quoted excluding taxes, so expect your actual bill to be materially higher than the quoted rate. Taxes include New York State and New York City sales tax (8.875%), a New York City Hotel Occupancy Tax (varies but, for rooms above $40, $2 + 5.875%), and a surcharge of $1.50. For a $100 per night room, expect to pay $117.75, after taxes are taken into account. ===Alternatives to Manhattan accommodations=== You don't have to stay in Manhattan. There are many hotels just outside Manhattan in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]], [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]] and [[New Jersey]] that are cheaper than hotels in Manhattan. Also, due to the high accommodation prices and insider knowledge of the locals, you may want to consider a [[hospitality exchange]]. ===Off-season=== Lower accommodation prices are also generally available in January and February, the end of August, and on Sunday nights. ==Connect== Find free wireless wifi & hotspot across the city online at [http://www.openwifinyc.com/ openwifinyc], [http://www.nycwireless.net/ NYC Wireless], and [http://www.wififreespot.com/ WiFi Free Spot]. Wireless is available in city parks and quite a few public libraries. The Apple store has dozens of computers set up and doesn't seem to mind that many people use them for free internet access, but they can be pretty busy at times. Easy Internet Cafe and FedEx Office are just some of the internet cafes which offer broadband internet at reasonable prices. Finding a store with an open power outlet may be difficult so be sure your device is fully charged and its battery is working properly. Public phones are less and less common, but there are now some free phone charging stations on the street if you are running out of power. Remember to include the 1 and area code when dialing from any phone in New York City - including private "land line" phones in buildings - as 11-digit dialing is always in effect, even when dialing locally. However, you don't need to dial 1 from a cell phone. ==Stay safe== New York was through 2019 statistically the safest large city in the United States, and its crime rate per person was lower than the national average and the crime rate of many small towns, but 2020 saw a frightening jump in shootings, people being pushed onto the subway tracks and bias crimes, with those against people who are or look Asian increasing at the greatest rate, and the violence continued in 2021 and into 2022. That said, the spike still leaves the city much safer than it used to be in the 1980s and 90s. You can be assured of a high police presence in Times Square, public transportation hubs and other major crowded places. In spite of a sharp rise in subway crimes, some of them sensational, rates are still way below the levels in the 1980s, and it is generally safe to travel around at night in the subway as long as you use common sense and keep a moderate level of vigilance. The most common crime against tourists (not including being overcharged!) is bag snatching. Never let go of your handbag (putting other bags down is OK, as long as you guard them carefully), especially in the subway but also when eating at a restaurant. Take special care if you are sitting outdoors or in a crowded self-service restaurant. Leave your passport and other valuables that you don't need to carry in a hotel safe or hidden in your suitcase. Don't flaunt a wad of money if you can help it; if you want to be safer, count your money in your room before you go out and take only what you think you may need. Unless you have protective outer wear, consider not wearing expensive jewelry, and hide valuables like cameras when you're not using them. While muggings are rare, they do happen. Take a tip from seasoned New Yorkers and always try to be aware of who's walking near you in all directions (especially behind you), at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially if you find yourself on a lightly traveled or poorly lit street. Certain neighborhoods that are off the tourist path should be avoided in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Riverside Park and Central Park can be dangerous at night. If you go to an evening outdoor concert at one of the parks, follow the crowd out of the park before heading toward your destination. Airport-style security is common at buildings, museums and tourist attractions, even the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. Generally you can expect to have your bags checked (either manually by a security guard or through an x-ray machine) and walk through a metal detector. Unlike their counterparts at JFK and LaGuardia, security screenings at building entrances are surprisingly quick and efficient - and you can even leave your shoes on! If you think you've inadvertently wandered into a dangerous area, hop into a cab, if available, or into the nearest subway station and go elsewhere. If a subway platform is deserted, stay within sight of the station agent if possible. New York has its share of odd people: talkative pan-handlers, lonely people just wanting a chat, religious preachers, people with psychological disorders, etc. If you prefer not to speak with someone who approaches you for a chat, do what most New Yorkers do: completely ignore them or say "Sorry, gotta go" while continuing to walk at a brisk pace. Watch out for cyclists and even motorcyclists riding, sometimes at high speeds, on the sidewalk or the wrong way on one-way streets. This has become a constant in some neighborhoods. Also, you will notice that New Yorkers routinely jaywalk, but don't do it yourself unless you have good sight lines and can do so safely. Despite the stereotypes, many New Yorkers are nice people and don't mind giving out directions (time allowing), so don't be afraid to ask! If you ever get into trouble, approach the nearest police officer. You'll find them to be friendly, polite, and very helpful. ==Cope== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Cautions about firearms|New York City has some of the nation's strictest gun laws, and handgun permits issued elsewhere — including New York State licenses — are not honored within the five boroughs of the city. Some popular venues have a "No guns" sign posted outside, leading people to falsely assume such weapons are prohibited only in certain places. In fact, they're just as illegal outside these venues as inside. Attempting to leave weapons with security guards or police prior to entry will likely lead to very serious criminal charges. Don't bring a gun to New York City, even if you're just passing through by air (LaGuardia and JFK) or by car.}} ===Language=== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although in many communities, it is common to hear other languages that are widely understood within the neighborhood. By far, the most common non-English language is Spanish, as about one in four residents speak Spanish, especially in several neighborhoods in the Bronx, Bushwick, Corona, Jackson Heights, Washington Heights, East Harlem and West Harlem. There are also several neighborhoods, especially [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] that have a high concentration of Chinese immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Fuzhounese. You can expect to hear Russian spoken on the streets in parts of South Brooklyn, and Yiddish or Hebrew in other parts. In some of these neighborhoods, some locals may not speak very good English, but store owners and those who would deal frequently with tourists or visitors will generally speak English. Most municipal government services in New York City are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. The upside to this linguistic confusion is that, while you can find a restaurant or other establishment for nearly every culture somewhere in Manhattan, catering to English-speaking tourists, more adventurous travelers may be able to find a more authentic experience for less money among an ethnic community somewhere in the outer boroughs. ===Water=== The quality of tap [[water]] in New York City is considered to be among the best in the world (unless you are in an old building with outdated plumbing). There is generally no good reason to drink bottled water in preference to New York City tap water. Lower-end restaurants will simply place glasses of ice water on your table (and refill them constantly, for free). At nicer restaurants you will be asked “what kind of water” you want. Asking for tap water is completely acceptable in any restaurant; your other choices are “bottled” (non-carbonated water, such as Fiji or Evian) or “sparkling” (which almost always means Pellegrino). === Toilets === Public restrooms are few and far between in New York City, and it got worse when the subway system closed their restrooms during the pandemic. The parks department maintains [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bathrooms a list of "comfort stations" in their parks], and the [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park one at Bryant Park] in Manhattan is even something of a tourist attraction. Public libraries also have free restrooms. There are a small number of self-cleaning, coin-operated toilets in the city, which require quarters (25¢) and are always wheelchair-accessible. Large stores and sit-down restaurants usually have restrooms for paying customers. Otherwise, look for a church or police station that's open and ask if you can use the restroom. ===Information=== * {{listing | name=Citizen Service Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=311 (lines open 24/7) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= New York City's official non-emergency help line, available in 171 languages for questions (parade hours and routes, parking restrictions, transport problems) and complaints (litter, noise pollution, access). }} ===Babysitting=== * {{listing | name=Baby Sitters' Guild | alt= | url=http://www.babysittersguild.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-682-0227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bookings 9AM–9PM daily, cash payments only. For stressed and busy parents visiting New York, round-the-clock baby-sitting is available short- or long-term from $20 per hour (4-hour minimum) and cab fare (approx. $10). Multilingual sitters are also available. }} ===Smoking=== Smoking in public places is highly restricted. It is prohibited in indoor sections of bars, restaurants, subway stations and trains (all transit system property), public parks, public beaches, pedestrian malls, both indoor and outdoor stadiums and sports arenas, and many other public places. If you light up in any of these places, you are subject to a summons and fine, ejection, and/or indignant reactions from residents. There do remain a small number of legal cigar bars that are exempt, as are the outside areas of sidewalk cafes and the like, but these are very much the exception. If you need to smoke while eating or drinking, be prepared to take a break and join the rest of the smokers outside, whatever the weather; many establishments have large space heaters. There is also some vaping on the streets of New York. ====Cannabis/marijuana and other drugs==== '''Cannabis and marijuana are legal in New York''' for those 21 or older. Adults may possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana or up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate and consume it anywhere tobacco smoking is permitted —— it is the only jurisdiction in the USA where public marijuana smoking is legal. You will smell it walking down the street with some frequency. Regulated retail sales are not scheduled to begin until the latter part of 2022, but New Yorkers are embracing legal weed with typical impatience and irreverence, and cannabis sales occur openly in every tourist-dominated area of the city, including Times Square and most Manhattan & Brooklyn parks. Because NYC law only prohibits driving under the influence of cannabis and possession thereof by minors/children, you'll be hard-pressed to find a cop who'll lift a finger to stop open cannabis sales (they have bigger fish to fry), though unfortunately the way a dealer is treated by police often depends on skin color. Purchase cannabis at your own risk, but only the dealer commits a crime. '''Purchasing hard drugs in New York City is dangerous.''' Penalties for possession are draconian, including long prison sentences, and legal representation is expensive. Fake hard drugs and hard drugs laced with poisonous fentanyl are common. ===Consulates=== New York City is home to diplomatic missions from virtually every country on Earth due to the presence of the United Nations. Most countries have consulates here that double as the permanent mission to the United Nations, even if a country may otherwise not have diplomatic relations with the United States. {{Embassy|left=<br> * {{flag|Albania}} {{listing | name=Albania | alt= | url=http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/usa/en/new-york-consulate | email= | address=320 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-255-7381 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Algeria}} {{listing | name=Algeria | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=15 E 47th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-6931 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Andorra}} {{listing | name=Andorra |alt=| url= | email= | address=27F, Two United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750-8064 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750-6630 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-12-26| content=The actual Andorran embassy rather than a consulate. }} * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=336 E 45th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-3588 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} {{listing | name=Antigua and Barbuda | alt= | url=https://www.abconsulate.nyc/ | email= | address=305 E 47th St #6a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212-541-4117 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/en | email=cnyor@mrecic.gov.ar | address=12 W 56 St | lat= | long= | directions=btwn 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1-212-603-0400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-541-7746 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Armenia}} {{listing | name=Armenia | alt= | url=https://usa.mfa.am/en/ | email= | address=119 E 36th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-686-9079 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.newyork.usa.embassy.gov.au/nycg/home.html | email= | address=150 E 42nd St 34F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-351-6500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-351-6501 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/newyorkgk | email=info@austria-ny.org | address=31 East 69th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-933-5140 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahamas}} {{listing | name=Bahamas | url=https://www.bahamasny.com/ | email=Consulate@bahamasny.com | address= 231 E 46th St |lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-421-6420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-3:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahrain}} {{listing | name=Bahrain | url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=3378&language=en-US | address= 866 2nd Ave 14th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-223-6200| tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=https://www.bdcgny.org/ | email=Contact@bdcgny.org | address=34-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-6767 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-682-9211 | hours= | price= | emergency contact number=+1-646-645-7242 | content= }} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | alt= | url=https://www.foreign.gov.bb/consulates-general/ | email=newyork@foreign.gov.bb | address=820 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-551-4325 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/newyork | email=NewYork@diplobel.fed.be | address=1065 Avenue of the Americas, 22F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212 586-5110 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-582-9657 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/ | email=consulado@brazilny.org | address=1185 Avenue of the Americas, 21F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-777-7777 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-827-0225 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/united_states-etats_unis/new_york.aspx?lang=eng | email=CNGNYG@international.gc.ca | address=1251 Avenue of the Americas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-596-1628 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-596-1790 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://newyork.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email= | address=520 12th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-244-9456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url=http://nuevayork.consulado.gov.co/ | email= | address=10 East 46th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-798-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212 972-1725 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | alt= | url=http://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/consulate-general-of-denmark---new-york/ | email=nycgkl@um.dk | address=One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-4545 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-1904 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | alt= | url=https://www.consuladord-ny.net/ | email=cdmny@verizon.net | address=1501 Broadway Suite 410 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-768-2480 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-768-2677 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt |alt=| url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Consulate_Newyork/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=1110 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-759-7120 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-308-7643 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=41005&contentlan=2&culture=en-US | email=consulate.nyc@formin.fi | address=866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 250 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750 4400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750 4418 | hours=M-F 8:45AM–1PM and 2-4:45PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/spip.php?rubrique7 | email= | address=934 5th Ave | lat=40.7739 | long=-73.9656 | directions=btwn 74th and 75th Sts | phone=+1-212-606-3600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-606-3620 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Consulate general of France in New York | wikidata=Q2995343 | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/New__York/00/__Home.html | email= | address=871 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions=First Ave btwn 48th and 49th Sts | phone=+1-212-610-9700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-940-0402 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url=http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/AuthoritiesAbroad/North+America/USA/GeneralConsulateNewYork/en-US/ | email=nycons@greekembassy.org | address=69 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-988-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-734-8492 | hours= | price= | content= }} |right=<br> *{{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary |alt=| url=https://newyork.mfa.gov.hu/ | email=hucons.nyf@mfa.gov.hu, | address=223 East 52nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-0669, +1-212-752-0661 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-755-5986 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2021-01-18| content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India |alt=| url=https://indiainnewyork.gov.in | email= | address=3 E 64th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-774-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-861-3788 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/newyork/en/default.aspx | email=information.newyork@kemlu.go.id | address=5 East 68th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-879-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-570-6206 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://web.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40066 | email= | address=345 Park Ave, 17F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-319-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-980-9475 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://www.israelfm.org | email=info@newyork.mfa.gov.il | address=800 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions=between 42nd and 43rd Sts | phone=+1-212-499-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url=http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it | email=info.newyork@esteri.it | address=690 Park Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-737-9100 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-249-4945 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp | email= | address=299 Park Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-8222 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-319-6357 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kenya}} {{listing | name=Kenya | alt= | url=https://kenyaembassydc.org/contact-us-1/ | email=newyorkconsulate@kenyaembassy.com | address=866 UN Plaza, Ste 4016 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-421-4741 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-486-1985 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url=https://mauritius-newyork.govmu.org/Pages/index.aspx | email= | address=211 East 43rd St, 22nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-949-0190 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-697-3829 | hours=9:30AM–5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url=http://www.consulmexny.org | email= | address=27 E 39th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-217-6400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-545-8197 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/united-states/about-us/consulate-general-in-new-york | email=nyc@minbuza.nl | address=666 3rd Ave, 19th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-557-2200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-370-1954 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/usa/norway-usa/new-york/ | email=cg.newyork@mfa.no | address=825 3rd Ave, 38th floor | lat=40.755876 | long=-73.970210 | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-7500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-646-430-7599 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49167127 | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.pcgny.net/ | email= | address=556 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-764-1330 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-764-6010 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url=https://novaiorque.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/ | email=consulado.newyork@mne.pt | address=866 2nd Ave, 8th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-845-0042 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=http://newyork.mae.ro/ | email=newyork@mae.ro | address= 200 East, 38th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 682 9122 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 972 8463 | hours= | price= | content=General consulate }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | address=866 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-2740 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url=http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/ | email=consulate.ny@foreign.gov.za | address=333 E 38th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-213-4880 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-213-0102 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/NUEVAYORK/ | email=cog.nuevayork@maec.es | address=150 E 58th St, 30-31F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-355-4080 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-644-3751 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/New-York/ | email=newyork@consulateofsweden.org | address=445 Park Ave, 21st floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-888-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-888-3125 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/cgny.html | email=nyc.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | address=633 3rd Ave, 30F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-5700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-599-4266 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/usnyc_en/index.html | email=consular@tecony.org | address=1 E 42nd St, 4F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-0088 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-421-7866 | hours= | price= | content=Office has same function as an official consulate. }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://newyork.bk.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx | email=consulate.newyork@mfa.gov.tr | address=821 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-6560 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-983-1293 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://ny.mfa.gov.ua/en | email=gc_usn@mfa.gov.ua | address=240 East, 49th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-6965 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-371-5547 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/ny/ | email= | address=845 3rd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-745-0200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-3062 | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, which can be booked on the phone, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://newyork.uae-embassy.org/ | email=newyorkcon@mofa.gov.ae | address=535 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-419-7670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} }} ==Go next== Locals would ask why you ever want to leave, but New York is a great jumping-off point to other locations in the [[Metro New York|metro area]] (including [[New Jersey]] and [[Connecticut]]) or anywhere in the [[Boston]]-[[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] Megalopolis corridor. ===New Jersey=== Despite being a constant target of mockery and jokes from New York, the densely-populated Garden State has plenty of great attractions to offer nearby: * '''Hudson Waterfront''' — The portion of New Jersey that directly faces Manhattan along the Hudson River. The region is traversed by the {{convert|18.5|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} '''Hudson River Waterfront Walkway''' that runs, albeit discontinuously, from the George Washington Bridge down to the city of Bayonne and offers clear views of the Manhattan skyline. ** '''[[Jersey City]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the Financial District is New Jersey's second largest city. Jersey City is a diverse city with lots of multicultural shops and restaurants, and it is often referred to as New York’s "sixth borough". It can be reached from Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel, the PATH trains (the bi-state subway), or the many ferries that zip passengers across the Hudson River. ** '''[[Hoboken]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the West Village and Chelsea is the alleged birthplace of baseball (most erroneously believe that the birthplace is Cooperstown, NY) and actual birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Hoboken is a small city in area with a great assortment of prewar buildings and conspicuous lack of many corporate establishments. The piers have great views of Manhattan, a large selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs, and are a good place to walk around. Hoboken can be reached from Manhattan by the PATH train or by bus from Port Authority as well as by NY Waterway ferries. ** '''[[Fort Lee]]''' — Occupying the western end of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is home to the site of the eponymous Revolutionary War fort, as well as a high concentration of Korean and Japanese restaurants that spill deep into the neighboring towns. Fort Lee is easily reached by walking, biking, or taking a bus/jitney across the George Washington Bridge from the adjacent bus terminal on the Manhattan side of the bridge. * '''[[Jersey Shore]]''' — The Jersey Shore starts just a few miles south of New York City. It stretches for almost {{mi|130}}, and along it are private and public beaches. There are numerous activities along the Jersey Shore. [[Sandy Hook]], part of the National Gateway Area and home to one of the few nude beaches around New York, Gunnison Beach, can be easily accessed using the SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan. The service operates during the beach season and goes directly to the Hook. A convenient train ride on the NJ Transit trains from Penn Station will get you to several more of the towns on the Jersey Shore, including [[Asbury Park]], [[Manasquan]] and [[Point Pleasant Beach]]. Buses from Port Authority also take passengers to other spots along the Jersey Shore not served by train from New York, such as [[Seaside Heights]]. ** '''[[Atlantic City|Atlantic City]]''', '''[[Wildwood (New Jersey)|Wildwood]]''', and '''[[Cape May]]''' at the southern edge of New Jersey are home to beaches, casinos in Atlantic City, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Just a 2-hour drive from New York, and plenty of buses also operate to Atlantic City from Port Authority. * '''Six Flags Great Adventure''' in [[Jackson Township (New Jersey)|Jackson]] — An 80-minute drive from Manhattan sits the largest regional theme park in the world. Six Flags Great Adventure features 12 monster roller coasters and is next to the Wild Safari (one of the largest drive-through safaris in the world). Kingda Ka is the tallest rollercoaster in the world, stretching taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the attached drop tower is also the tallest of its kind as well. There is also Six Flags Hurricane Harbor right next door (the largest water park in the Northeast). New Jersey Transit provides bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan when the park is open (May–October). * '''[[Princeton]]''' — Also an easy train ride on New Jersey Transit, Princeton offers a quiet, tree-lined town, good for strolling or for visiting the Princeton University campus. Take the Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction, then transfer to the shuttle train (known locally as the "Dinky") to ride directly into campus. * '''[[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]]''' — Although most tourists only come here to arrive or depart in the city’s international airport, Newark is also home to Branch Brook Park, which contains one of the largest collections of cherry trees in the nation and makes for a great day trip during cherry blossom season in the spring, and the Ironbound, a district full of Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish restaurants and cuisine. Newark is a major transport hub in the New York area, with NJ Transit and PATH trains frequently operating to/from Midtown and Lower Manhattan. ===New York State=== * '''[[Long Island]]''' — When you travel to NYC in the summer, a great idea is to check out Long Island. With its beautiful long white sand beaches you can have it all: the big city and the summer holiday. Many New Yorkers do that every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if it is hot. Take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to [[Long Beach (New York)|Long Beach]] ($9.00 off-peak or $12.50 peak), and from there go south to the beach itself. Another option is to take a long day trip on the Hampton Jitney from various stops in NYC to the East End, where Long Island wine country is on the [[North Fork]] and [[The Hamptons]] are on the South Fork. * '''[[Fire Island]]''' — an all-pedestrian summer-resort island off the coast of Long Island. Fire Island is home to many vacation communities on the western part of the island (Ocean Beach being the most populous, with the most restaurants and bars that make an excellent day trip). The eastern part of the island is home to the largely gay communities of Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines. Western Fire Island is reachable by ferry from Bay Shore on Long Island. Bay Shore is about an hour's train ride on the Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan, and the ferry ride from Bay Shore is another 30 minutes. Ferries to Ocean Beach from Bay Shore run about once every hour during the summer. Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines are reachable by ferry from Sayville. The easternmost community, Davis Park, is reachable by ferry from Patchogue. * '''The [[Palisades]]''' — On the western bank of the Hudson River, there are cliffs that rise sharply. These cliffs are known as the majestic Palisades. They range from 300 to 500 feet. They start in the northern portion of Jersey City and stretch all the way to Nyack, New York. There are numerous viewpoints, trails and campsites along the Palisades. The Palisades can be easily reached from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. Palisade Interstate Park and Parkway start north of the bridge. * '''[[Westchester County]]''' and the '''[[Hudson Valley]]''' — Home to the country's only government-operated theme park - [[Rye (New York)|Rye]] Playland - as well as beautiful neighborhoods. There are pretty communities along the Long Island Sound and inland, and the Hudson Valley (which extends north of Westchester) is truly beautiful; the train route (Metro North Hudson Line to [[Poughkeepsie]] or Amtrak to [[Albany (New York)|Albany]]) along the Hudson River is one of the loveliest in the country. Westchester County starts just north of the NYC borough of the Bronx. * '''[[Adirondacks|The Adirondacks]]''' are the largest state park in the United States, and are only a 3- to 4-hour drive away on I-87. The area is home to mountains, small villages, and winter sports. * Western New York is the land of the '''[[Finger Lakes|Finger Lakes]]''', '''[[Niagara Falls]]''', '''[[Thousand Islands|Thousand Islands]]''', and nice towns. Up to an 8-hour drive on the Thruway. * '''Woodbury Commons''', in [[Orange County (New York)|Orange County]] — This is one of the largest outlet chains in the Northeast, with over 200 stores. Take exit 16 ([[Central Valley-Harriman|Harriman]]) on I-87. If you don't have a car, there are several bus alternatives from Manhattan like Gray Line New York, Hampton Luxury Liner and Manhattan Transfer tours. ===New England=== * '''[[New Haven]], [[Connecticut]]''' — {{convert|75|mi}} away, New Haven is a 1-hour-45-minute ride from Grand Central Terminal via Metro North Railroad, and home to Yale University. Megabus, Greyhound and Amtrak also provide transportation. * '''[[Cape Cod]]''' is a 5-hour drive from New York north on I-95. Cape Cod is home to nice towns, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and entertainment. Also accessible by Peter Pan Bus Lines. * '''[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]''' — Beantown, home to the Freedom Trail, incredible seafood, Harvard University in nearby [[Cambridge (Massachusetts)|Cambridge]], and the Boston Red Sox (who are the most hated sports team of most New Yorkers), is 4 hours north on I-95 ($15–20 one way by bus on Greyhound, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus or Mega Bus), with a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal every hour around the clock or $60–80 one way on Amtrak from Penn Station. * The rest of '''[[New England]]''' has a lot to offer, including national parks, beaches, mountains and skiing. ===Elsewhere=== * '''[[Philadelphia]]''' — The birthplace of American independence and the nation's first capital is 1 hour 20 minutes away by Amtrak, very feasible for a day trip or side trip from New York City. A cheaper but somewhat slower method of getting there is to either take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line to Trenton and change for SEPTA or take a bus from Midtown or Chinatown. * '''[[Washington, D.C.]]''' is the capital of the United States and a four-hour train ride on the Acela Express. The National Mall, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the numerous attractions that D.C. has to offer. * There are more beaches to check out in '''[[Delaware]]''' and '''[[Maryland]]''', such as '''[[Ocean City (Maryland)|Ocean City]]''' and '''[[Rehoboth Beach]]''' * '''[[Montreal]]''' is a 7-hour drive away, plus time to go through the checkpoint at the border. Also accessible by plane, Greyhound and Trailways. 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New York is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> {{printDistricts}} {{COVID-19 box|New York State requires facial coverings when traveling on public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, buses, taxis and rideshares), at airports, bus stations and train stations. In New York City this includes all subways and buses, the PATH train, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. New York City recommends indoor masking at all public indoor spaces; individual establishments may require them (for example, '''Broadway theatres''' have a mask mandate until the end of June). Be sure to check for any requirements in advance.|lastedit=2022-05-20}} One of the world's greatest cities, '''[https://www.nycgo.com/ New York]''' (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the [[Statue of Liberty]] in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of [[Central Park]], and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness. Here the power, wealth and culture of the United States is on full display in one of the largest and most iconic skylines in the world, in the food and music to be found around every corner, and in the diverse population of immigrants who come from every corner of the globe to take part in what this city has to offer. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southernmost part of the [[New York (state)|state of the same name]] and at the center of the [[Mid-Atlantic]] region, New York City has a population of approximately 8.3&nbsp;million people. The [[Metro New York|New York Metropolitan Area]], which spans lower [[New York (state)|New York]], northern [[New Jersey]], and southwestern [[Connecticut]], has a population of 18.9&nbsp;million, making it the largest metropolitan area in the U.S.<br clear="all"/> See also Wikivoyage's topic articles for New York City: [[New York City with children]], and [[LGBT New York City]]. ==Boroughs== New York City consists of five '''boroughs''', which are five separate counties. Each borough has a unique culture and could be a large city in its own right. Within each borough individual '''neighborhoods''', some only a few blocks in size, have personalities lauded in music and film. Where you live, work, and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are. <span id="Districts">The five New York boroughs are:</span> {{Regionlist |regionmap=New York City District Map.png |regiontext= |regionmapsize=400px |region1name=[[Manhattan]] |region1color=#b569b5 |region1items= New York County |region1description= The famous island between the Hudson and East Rivers where most of the skyscrapers are, with many diverse and unique neighborhoods. Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]], [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Wall Street]], [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]], and the trendy neighborhoods of [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo]]. It is also home to One World Trade Center in [[Manhattan/Lower Manhattan|Lower Manhattan]], which is the largest skyscraper in the western hemisphere as of 2021. |region2name=[[Brooklyn]] |region2color=#67b7b7 |region2items= Kings County |region2description= The most populous borough, and formerly a separate city, south and east of Manhattan across the East River. Known for artists, music venues, beaches, and [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]]. |region3name=[[Queens]] |region3color=#459745 |region3items= Queens County |region3description= U-shaped and located to the east of Manhattan, across the East River, and north, east, and south of Brooklyn. Queens is the home of the city's two international airports, the New York Mets professional baseball team, the United States Open Tennis Center, and New York City's second-largest Chinatown (in [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]]). With over 170 languages spoken, Queens is the most ethnically diverse region in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world. |region4name=The [[Bronx]] |region4color=#a4a460 |region4items= Bronx County |region4description= North of Manhattan Island, the Bronx is home to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the city's beloved New York Yankees professional baseball team. |region5name=[[Staten Island]] |region5color=#c9815e |region5items= Richmond County |region5description= A large island in New York Harbor, south of Manhattan and just across the narrow Kill Van Kull from New Jersey. The borough has the unfortunate nickname of ''The Forgotten Borough'', due to the fact that it lacks a subway connection and has a weaker political influence compared to the other boroughs. Unlike the rest of New York City, much of Staten Island has a somewhat suburban or even rural character. }} [[File:Empire State Building From Rooftop 2019-10-05 19-11.jpg|thumb|The famous Empire State Building]] ==Understand== [[Image:Richard Rabinowitz Winter 2006 305.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Central Park is pretty at any time of the year.]] New York City is a major global center of international finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and culture, and is among the world's most important and influential cities. It is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters. Many of the world's largest corporations have their headquarters here. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and most countries have a consulate here. This city's influence on the world and all its inhabitants is hard to overstate, as decisions made within its boundaries often have impacts and ramifications around the globe. Immigrants (and their descendants) from over 180 countries live here, making it one of, if not the most cosmopolitan city in the world. Travelers are attracted to New York City for its culture, energy and cosmopolitanism. ===History=== The first human settlers are believed to have arrived in the area at around 7000 BCE, though this settlement was later abandoned. A subsequent wave of settlers, known as the Lenape people, would then arrive at around 1000 BCE. Although they have been largely wiped out from the area since the days of European settlement, many of the thoroughfares used by them, such as [[Broadway (street)|Broadway]], continue to be in use to this day. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] in 1609, who named the colony New Amsterdam ([[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]: ''Nieuw Amsterdam''). The colony was conquered by the [[United Kingdom|British]] in 1664, who re-named the colony New York. Columbia University, the most prestigious in the city, and one of the most prestigious in the United States, was founded during the British colonial period in 1754. For much of the War of Independence, New York City remained a British stronghold. The British only withdrew from the city in 1783, allowing George Washington's troops to march in and claim it for the United States of America. New York City became the first capital of the United States of America in 1789, though this status was short-lived as the capital was transferred to [[Philadelphia]] only a year later. Nevertheless, during that period, the first United States Congress was convened at what is now Federal Hall on Wall Street, and George Washington was also inaugurated as the first President of the United States on the steps of Federal Hall. The Supreme Court of the United States was first convened at the now-demolished Royal Exchange Building, which was adjacent to Federal Hall. ===Orientation=== The borough of Manhattan is a long, narrow island nestled in a natural harbor. It is separated from The Bronx on the north east by the Harlem River (actually a tidal strait); from Queens and Brooklyn to the east and south by the East River (also a tidal strait); and from the State of New Jersey to the west and north by the Hudson River. Staten Island lies to the south west, across Upper New York Bay. In Manhattan, the terms “uptown” and “north” mean northeast, while “downtown” and “south” mean to the southwest. To avoid confusion, simply use “uptown” and “downtown.” Street numbers continue from Manhattan into the Bronx, and the street numbers rise as one moves farther uptown (however, in the Bronx, there is no simple numerical grid, so there may be 7 blocks between 167 St. and 170 St., for example). Avenues run north and south. In Brooklyn, street numbers rise as one moves south. Queens streets are laid out in a perpendicular grid – street numbers rise as one moves toward the east, and avenues run east and west. Staten Island's grid system is small and insignificant, only covering one neighborhood. The term “the city” may refer either to New York City as a whole, or to the borough of Manhattan alone, depending on the context. The other boroughs - Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens - are sometimes referred to as the "outer boroughs.” ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Imperial | janhigh = 38 | febhigh = 41 | marhigh = 50 | aprhigh = 61 | mayhigh = 71 | junhigh = 79 | julhigh = 84 | aughigh = 82 | sephigh = 75 | octhigh = 64 | novhigh = 53 | dechigh = 43 | janlow = 26 | feblow = 28 | marlow = 35 | aprlow = 44 | maylow = 54 | junlow = 63 | jullow = 69 | auglow = 68 | seplow = 60 | octlow = 50 | novlow = 41 | declow = 32 | janprecip = 4.1 | febprecip = 3.1 | marprecip = 4.4 | aprprecip = 4.3 | mayprecip = 4.7 | junprecip = 3.8 | julprecip = 4.6 | augprecip = 4.2 | sepprecip = 4.2 | octprecip = 3.8 | novprecip = 4.4 | decprecip = 3.9 | janh2o = | febh2o = | marh2o = | aprh2o = | mayh2o = | junh2o = | julh2o =b | augh2o = | seph2o = | octh2o = | novh2o = | dech2o = | description = {{forecastNOAA|New York|40.7142|-74.0059}} }} New York City has a humid continental climate and experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers (Jun-Sept), cool and dry autumns (Sept-Dec), cold winters (Dec-Mar), and wet springs (Mar-Jun). Average highs for January are around 38°F (3°C) and average highs for July are about 84°F (29°C). However, temperatures in the winter can go down to as low as 0°F (-18°C) and in the summer, temperatures can go as high as 100°F (38°C) or slightly higher. The temperature in any season is quite variable and it is not unusual to have a sunny 60°F (16°C) day in January followed by a snowy 25°F (-3°C) day. New York can also be prone to snowstorms and nor'easters (large storms similar to a tropical storm), which can dump as much as 2 feet (60&nbsp;cm) of snow in 24–48 hours. Although snowstorms are a regular occurrence during the winter months, the snow rarely lies more than a few days before it partially melts. Major snowstorms can happen as early as Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) and as late as the second week in April, though this is not the norm. Tropical storms can also hit New York City in the summer and early fall, and with climate change occurring apace, they can bring truly torrential rains. ===People=== The diverse population runs the gamut from some of America's wealthiest celebrities and socialites to homeless people. New York's population, formed by millions of immigrants, has been diverse since the city's founding by the Dutch, and successive waves of immigration from virtually every nation in the world make New York a giant social experiment in cross-cultural harmony. The city's ethnic heritage illuminates different neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Manhattan's Chinatown remains a vibrant center of New York City's Chinese community, though the very large Chinese community in Flushing, Queens, has rivaled if not eclipsed it in importance, and three other Chinatowns have formed in New York City: the Brooklyn Chinatown in Sunset Park; the Elmhurst Chinatown in Queens; and the Avenue U Chinatown in the Homecrest section of Brooklyn. Traces of the Lower East Side's once-thriving Jewish community still exist amid the gentrified neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars, but there are Chasidic communities in Borough Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Harlem has been gentrifying and diversifying and remains a center of African-American culture in New York. East (Spanish) Harlem, though also significantly gentrified, still justifies its reputation as a large Hispanic neighborhood. Little known to most tourists are the large Dominican neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Brooklyn's Greenpoint is famous for its formerly large and vibrant Polish community, of which only a bit remains, and the Flatbush section - once home to the Brooklyn Dodgers - is today a huge and thriving Caribbean and West Indian section. Queens and Brooklyn are known for being home to many of New York's immigrant groups, which since 1990 have included large numbers of Russians, Uzbeks, Chinese, Irish, French, Filipinos, Yugoslavians, Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Koreans, Thais, Africans, Arabs (from throughout the Middle East and northern Africa), Mexicans, Dominicans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Colombians and Jamaicans. Queens is the single most diverse area on Earth, having the most languages and ethnic groups living in one place. ===Economy=== New York City is home to 46 of the Fortune 500 companies. Its gross metropolitan product of $1.7 trillion is the largest of any American city and represents roughly 9% of the American economy. If it were a nation, the city would have the 16th-highest GDP in the world. New York is the national center for several industries. It is the home of the three largest U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX) and many banking and investment firms. Though these companies have traditionally been located in the area around Wall Street in the Financial District, many have offices in other parts of the city, such as Midtown. New York is the hub of the country's publishing, fashion, accounting, advertising, media, legal, theater, and art industries. The city boasts several top-tier hospitals and medical schools, which train more physicians than those in any other city in the world. ==Talk== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although it is common to hear other languages from around the world. There are many [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]-speaking neighborhoods with large Latino populations, and it is possible, albeit somewhat difficult, for a non-English-speaking tourist to get by in New York speaking only Spanish. Many establishments in the main commercial and tourist areas have Spanish-speaking staff on duty. Many municipal government services in New York City are also available in Chinese ([[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]] & [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]]) and Spanish, and most federal and state government services are available in the latter as well. [[Yiddish phrasebook|Yiddish]] is widely spoken among Chasidic Jews. Cantonese is the main language among New York City's Chinese community, though a significant minority are immigrants from [[Fuzhou]] and hence speak the [[Fuzhou dialect phrasebook|Fuzhou dialect]]. Traditionally, English in New York City was spoken with distinctive accents, which differed according to ethnicity, neighborhood and social class (compare the Queens accent of Donald Trump with the Brooklyn accent of Bernie Sanders, both New Yorkers, as an example). Some of these accents are notable for being among the few non-rhotic American accents. You may still encounter the traditional accents when talking to older working-class New Yorkers, though they are gradually dying out in favor of a more nearly general American accent. Due to its large Ashkenazi Jewish population, many Yiddish terms have also made their way into local English slang. You may also hear the New York dialect of '''African-American Vernacular English''' (AAVE) being spoken among African-Americans, and a distinctive dialect known as '''New York Latino English''', with noticeable influences from Puerto Rican and Dominican Spanish, is spoken by many Latinos. ==Get in== ===By plane=== New York City ({{IATA|NYC}} for [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes|all airports]]) is well connected by air with flights from almost every corner of the world. Three large airports, and several small ones, serve the region. John F. Kennedy International Airport ({{IATA|JFK}}) and Newark Liberty International Airport ({{IATA|EWR}}) are large international airports, while LaGuardia Airport ({{IATA|LGA}}) is a busy domestic airport. All three airports are run by [https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/index.html The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]. Inter-airport transfers: * '''Bus/subway''' - Connections between airports using the bus/subway/PATH trains are the cheapest option, but will require many transfers. Set aside a ''minimum'' of 2 hours for travel time. * [https://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/ Go Airlink Shuttle] - Shared van service to or from most of Manhattan. * '''Shared ride van services''' - Some companies as [https://www.etsairportshuttle.com/ ETS Airport Shuttle] and [http://www.allcountyexpress.com/ All County Express] run very infrequent shared ride van service between airports. * '''Taxis''' - the fastest option when changing airports. A taxi between JFK and LGA will cost about $25–29 and should take 30 minutes. A taxi between LGA and EWR will cost about $78 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. A taxi between JFK and EWR will cost about $85 + tolls and should take 60–75 minutes. [[File:AirTrain JFK passes TWA Flt Ctr jeh.JPG|thumb|right|AirTrain JFK passes by the iconic TWA Flight Center, the Eero-Saarinen-designed head house of Terminal 5 at [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]]]] ====John F. Kennedy International Airport==== {{Main|John F. Kennedy International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|JFK}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.639722 | long=-73.778889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=John F. Kennedy International Airport | image=JFKNewYorkTerm4 1.jpg | wikidata=Q8685 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=New York's main airport and a major hub for American, Delta, and JetBlue, as well as other domestic and international airlines. If you are arriving into New York by plane from overseas, it is likely that JFK will be your point of entry. }} If you arrive at this airport from overseas, be prepared to wait in line at Customs & Border Protection, often over an hour if you are not a permanent resident of the United States. As cellphones are not allowed in waiting lines, you may want to bring a book or other non-digital entertainment. If you are departing from this airport, beware that it's a huge and '''congested''' airport with six terminals. Make sure you know what terminal you're leaving from before you get to the airport, and it's recommended that you arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international ones, to check in and pass through security without a huge increase in blood pressure and/or a last minute dash worthy of the Olympics, but without any of the medals. If you're going to Manhattan, you can get there by '''taxi''' for a flat fare of $52, '''bus plus subway''' for $2.75, or the '''AirTrain'''—a 24h people mover system that takes passengers to the nearby '''Jamaica''' subway and rail stations for $8 (AirTrain + subway card). From Jamaica you can take the NYC subway lines E, J or Z further into [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]] and the island of [[Manhattan]], with travel time being between 50 and 60 minutes to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. A faster option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train to Penn Station taking 35 minutes and costing $4-8 from Jamaica Station. [[File:2015-04-09 06 37 03 Digital train time table at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|The advantage of arriving at [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] is the direct access to a railway station served by fast trains not only to New York City but also to the whole northeast corridor of the United States]] ====Newark Liberty International Airport==== {{Main|Newark Liberty International Airport}} {{listing | type=go | name=[[Newark Liberty International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|EWR}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.6925 | long=-74.1686 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Newark Liberty International Airport | image=Newark Liberty International Airport from the Air.jpg | wikidata=Q466786 | lastedit=2018-09-10 | content=In the state of [[New Jersey]], west of Manhattan, serves as New York's second major international airport, New Jersey's primary airport, and a major hub for United Airlines. It is also the starting point of the world's longest nonstop commercial flight; the flight from Newark to Singapore on Singapore Airlines that takes a whopping 19 hours to cover a distance of 9,521 miles (15,323 km) }} You can get into New York City by '''taxi''' for $50-70. Other taxi companies that run cabs to different destinations are also available from the airport. For a cheaper option, take the '''train''': the NJ Transit commuter rail to Penn Station takes about 30 minutes and costs $15.25 each way. [http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/wireless/html/selectdirection.jsp?route=62 'New Jersey Transit Bus #62 and other NJT Buses] - The most inexpensive option, New Jersey Transit #62 bus runs from in front of the airport terminals to Newark Penn Station (one-way fare $1.60; exact change only; 25min). From there, you may take a PATH subway train ($2.75) either to World Trade Center station in lower Manhattan (25min), or, to Journal Square, where you can transfer to the Journal Square-33rd St train across the platform, which runs to the following stops along 6th Ave: Christopher St in Greenwich Village, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd St, and 33rd St. Plan on 90 minutes including waiting times. The #62 Bus operates 24/7 between Elizabeth and Newark Penn Station, including holidays. Service generally runs every 10-15 minutes weekdays, 15-20 minutes Saturdays, and 20-30 minutes Sundays, with overnight service every 30 minutes. The '''[https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train AirTrain Newark]''' is easily accessed from the airport terminals via elevator/escalators and runs 24 hours to Newark Airport Rail Station, 10min away, however, there's a $7.75 fee when exiting/entering to the Newark Airport Station (the $7.75 fee is included in the $15.25 NJ Transit train ticket). From here you can take a NJ Transit train (30min ride, every 15-30min) to New York Penn Station (34th St & 8th Ave in Manhattan) or Amtrak train to other destinations along the east coast. Amtrak also runs trains to Manhattan, but they cost $20-30. ''NJ Transit tickets are not valid on Amtrak trains.'' '''NJ Transit trains stop at both Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station, so if your destination is Manhattan, stay on till you reach New York Penn Station.''' Newark Airport's station along the Northeast Corridor gives it a major advantage over JFK and LGA, as long-distance '''Amtrak''' trains going as far south as [[Virginia]], as far north as [[Massachusetts]], and as far west as [[Harrisburg]] also stop at the station. [[File:LaGuardia Airport.JPG|thumb|right|[[LaGuardia Airport]] was built as a seaplane harbor and the Marine Air Terminal still stands, serving Delta (land-bound) flights]] ====LaGuardia Airport==== {{Main|LaGuardia Airport}} {{go | name=[[LaGuardia Airport]] | alt={{IATA|LGA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.77725 | long=-73.872611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=LaGuardia Airport | image=LaGuardiaairport.jpg | wikidata=Q319654 | content=The smallest of the New York Metropolitan Area's three major airports, but also the closest to Midtown Manhattan. Almost all direct flights from LGA are to destinations within 1,500 miles. Most flights are domestic; however, there are international flights to Canada, Aruba, the Bahamas and Bermuda. The [[Art Deco]] ''Marine Air Terminal'', used by Spirit Airlines, as well as JetBlue for their flights to Boston, is one of the oldest airport terminals that is still in use in the world. It has long been considered dingy and one of the worst major airports to fly out of, but that has changed with the opening of the new Terminal B in 2021, and the new Terminal C in 2022. }} ====Long Island MacArthur Airport==== * '''[http://www.macarthurairport.com/ Long Island MacArthur Airport]''' (Islip Airport) ({{IATA|ISP}}) is 45 miles east of midtown Manhattan in Ronkonkoma in the Town of [[Islip]] on Long Island. The airport is served by Southwest Airlines, a major discount carrier in the US. To travel between the city and ISP: ** '''A shuttle bus''' (10 minutes, $5) operates between ISP and the Ronkonkoma Long Island Railroad station. From there, you can take a train to Penn Station in Manhattan. (1.5 hours, $12.75 off-peak hours or $17.50 peak hours). The Long Island Railroad offers a [http://web.mta.info/lirr/getaways/ discount package for MacArthur Airport travelers]. ** '''[https://reservations.hamptonjitney.com/ Hampton Jitney]''' operates bus services from Ronkonkoma to Manhattan costing $25; the bus stop is a short cab ride away from ISP. ** ''' [https://sct-bus.org/schedules/s57.pdf S57 bus]''' operates to/from the airport to Ronkonkoma for $1.50. However, it isn't coordinated with the trains like the shuttle. ====Westchester County Airport==== * '''[https://airport.westchestergov.com/ Westchester County Airport]''' ({{IATA|HPN}}) is 25 miles northeast of midtown Manhattan near the town of [[White Plains]] and is served by American, Cape Air, Delta, JetBlue, and United, mostly for flights on the East Coast. To travel between the city and HPN: ** '''[https://transportation.westchestergov.com/timetables-and-maps Bee-Line Bus #12]''' (fare $2.75; {{phone|+1-914-813-7777}} for details) operates service to the White Plains Metro-North station. From there, you can take a Metro-North train ($9.75 off-peak and $12.75 peak) to any of various points in the Bronx, or 125th St/Park Ave and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Trains run roughly every half hour for most of the day and take approximately 40 minutes to an hour. ====Stewart International Airport==== * '''[https://www.swfny.com/ Stewart International Airport]''' ({{IATA|SWF}}) is 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, near [[Newburgh (New York)|Newburgh]]. It mainly serves flights to/from Florida. To travel between the city and SWF: ** A [https://leprechaunlines.com/stewart-newburgh-beacon-shuttle/ shuttle bus] ($1, 40 minutes, Mon-Fri only) connects SWF with the Beacon Metro-North Railroad Station. From there, you can take a train into Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan ($17.50 off-peak, $23 peak, approximately 90 minutes). ** [https://web.coachusa.com/info/shortline/ss.stewartairportexpress.asp?nt=1 Shortline] operates bus service ($20, 90 minutes) between the airport and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Buses are timed based on arrivals and departures of Norwegian Airlines flights. ====Trenton-Mercer Airport==== * '''[http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/trenton-mercer-airport Trenton-Mercer Airport]''' ({{IATA|TTN}}) is 63 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan and offers limited commercial service on Frontier Airlines. Passengers flying into Trenton can reach Manhattan by taking a taxi to the Trenton train station and then taking the Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line or Amtrak to Penn Station. * '''[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/en/teterboro.html Teterboro Airport]''' ({{IATA|TEB}}) is the most popular choice for general aviation and business jet travelers out of New York City. Air taxi and air charter companies such as [http://www.privatejetsteterboro.com/ Private Jets Teterboro]. [https://theearlyairway.com/ The Early Air Way], [https://monarchairgroup.com/ Monarch Air Group], [https://www.mercuryjets.com/ Mercury Jets] and [http://www.jscharter.com/ Jetset Charter] fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals. ===By train=== ====Amtrak==== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} [[File:NYC Penn Station 7th Avenue Entrance 2013.jpg|thumb|The entrance to Penn Station, which is the main intercity hub in New York City]] [https://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak], {{phone|+1-800-USA-RAIL}}, operates from {{marker|type=go|name=New York Penn Station|url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nyp|lat=40.750552|long=-73.993465}} ({{IATA|NYP}}), directly under '''Madison Square Garden,''' between 31st and 33rd St between 7th & 8th Aves. Popular trains leaving during rush hours can fill up quickly; it is a good idea to make reservations [https://www.amtrak.com/ online], or via phone, and pick up your ticket using a credit card or your confirmation number at one of the electronic kiosks throughout the station. On some of the non-business routes, for example New York to Montreal, Amtrak actually takes more time and costs more money than taking the bus or renting a car. Check and compare schedules and prices before booking. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-express-train Acela] train provides regular 150 mph (240 km/h) intercity service between major points along the east coast such as [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Boston]], [[Baltimore]], [[Philadelphia]], [[New Haven]], and [[Providence]]. The [https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train Northeast Regional] provides the same service only marginally slower for much lower prices (although the Acela has a slightly nicer interior). Amtrak services are also available to points along the East Coast down to [[Florida]], across the [[South (United States of America)|southeast]] to [[New Orleans]], to points between New York and [[Chicago]], including [[Pittsburgh]] and [[Cleveland]], to New York state including [[Albany (New York)|Albany]], [[Rochester (New York)|Rochester]], [[Buffalo]] and [[Niagara Falls (New York)|Niagara Falls]], and to [[Toronto]] and [[Montreal]] in [[Canada]]. Service to [[California]] takes 3 days and requires a change of train in Chicago. Amtrak's [https://www.amtrak.com/station-lounges ClubAcela Lounge], near the big security desk in Penn Station, offers complimentary drinks, wi-fi access, newspapers and magazines, and clean bathrooms. Access to the club is granted to travelers with sleeper tickets, First Class Acela tickets, or Amtrak GuestRewards SelectPlus membership. ====Commuter rail==== New York City is served by three commuter railroads: [[File:Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2.jpg|thumb|The more spectacular Grand Central Terminal at night. This station is the terminating point for all Metro-North service]] *'''[http://www.mta.info/lirr Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Atlantic Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.6846|long=-73.9770|url=http://web.mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/AtlanticTerminal.htm}} in Brooklyn and [[Long Island]] with New York City stops at Jamaica Station. The LIRR also serves Atlantic Terminal station in Brooklyn. LIRR tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[http://www.mta.info/mnr Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North)]''' operates between {{Marker|type=go|name=Grand Central Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.752813|long=-73.977215|url=https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/}} and points north and east of the city all the way to [[Connecticut]]. Trains also stop at the Harlem station on 125th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. The New Haven line serves cities along the coast with branch lines to [[Danbury]] and Waterbury. The Hudson Line serves points along the Hudson River like Tarrytown, Croton-Harmon, Peekskill, and Cold Spring, and terminating at [[Poughkeepsie]]. The Harlem Line serves Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties to White Plains, Brewster, and Southeast, the station that provides shuttle service to Wassaic. At New Haven, passengers may transfer to Amtrak or to the ''Shore Line East'' providing local service between New Haven and New London, Connecticut. Metro North tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. *'''[https://www.njtransit.com/ New Jersey Transit]''' operates between '''New York Penn Station''' or {{Marker|type=go|name=Hoboken Terminal|wikidata=|lat=40.7349|long=-74.0291|url=https://www.nywaterway.com/hobokennjtransitterminalterminal.aspx}} in [[Hoboken|Hoboken, New Jersey]] and points in [[New Jersey]]. It is the only commuter railroad in New York City that isn't owned by the MTA. The Northeast Corridor line goes to [[Princeton]] and [[Trenton]]. Services are also available for points along the Jersey Coast via the North Jersey Coast Line, and to north-central suburbs like Summit, Peapack-Gladstone, or Morristown via the Morris & Essex Line, which is divided into the Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch. It also services the town of Montclair via the Montclair-Boonton line. With a transfer in {{Go| name = Secaucus Junction| url = https://www.njtransit.com/station/secaucus-junction-station| lat = 40.7616 | long = -74.075}} or a PATH or ferry connection in Hoboken, to points north of the city (in New Jersey and New York State west of the Hudson), via the Pascack Valley and Bergen/Main/Port Jervis lines. The Raritan Valley Line serves some western suburbs, and is accessed via a PATH connection in {{Go| name = Newark Penn Station| url = https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nwk | lat = 40.7346999 | long = -74.1645518}}, which is in [[Newark|Newark, New Jersey]]. Connecting service is available from Trenton to [[Philadelphia]] via SEPTA or to [[Camden (New Jersey)]] via RiverLINE. Connecting service to Newark Liberty International Airport is available from some Northeast corridor trains. NJ Transit tickets can be purchased online or inside stations prior to boarding the train. Tickets are also available for purchase on the train but are significantly more expensive. The cost of the ticket varies based on the distance of the ride. ====PATH==== [http://www.panynj.gov/path/index.html PATH] (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) is a subway system connecting New York City to [[Hoboken]], [[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]], and various points on the [[New Jersey]] shore of the Hudson River. Two lines pass under the Hudson and enter the city, one terminating near the World Trade Center site downtown, the other at 33rd Street in midtown (see [http://www.panynj.gov/path/maps.html map]). The PATH station at 33rd Street is not connected to, nor part of Penn Station. PATH costs $2.75 per ride. An RFID-type stored value card called ''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/smartlink.html Smartlink]'' affords PATH users discounts: $21 for 10 trips; $42 for 20 trips; $84 for 40 trips. However, the card itself must be purchased ($5, $24 including 10 trips). The PATH system accepts the MTA system's [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard] (but not Unlimited Ride MetroCard). For the visitor traveling from New Jersey daily, it is more convenient and possibly cheaper to purchase the MetroCard to travel on both the PATH and the MTA systems. However, there is no free MetroCard transfer between PATH and MTA subways/buses. ===By bus=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content=A large number of bus routes end at this terminal. }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By bus (OLD - need to delete)=== {{seealso|Long-distance bus travel in the United States}} Some buses offer wi-fi, outlets and even business-class style luxury. Buses serve New Jersey, New York suburbs west of the Hudson River, and all cities along the east coast of the U.S. Many, but not all, bus companies operated from the: * {{go | name=Port Authority Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.panynj.gov/bus-terminals/en/port-authority.html | email= | address=625 8th Ave | lat=40.75694 | long=-73.990456 | directions=Along 8th Ave between 40th & 42nd Sts, near [[Times Square]] | phone=+1-212 564-8484 | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours a day | price= | content= }} ====Intercity public bus companies operating to/from New York City==== * {{listing | name=Coach USA Shortline | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/shortline/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Coach USA also operates the Shortline as a commuter bus from Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, NY; Bergen County, NJ; and Pike County, PA to Midtown, Downtown, the East Side, and Wall Street in Manhattan, and over longer distances from Monticello, Binghamton, Ithaca, Owego, Elmira, Corning, Alfred, etc. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Fox Bus Lines | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/ | email= | address=(bus stops) 152 E Broadway and 6th Ave btwn 31st & 32nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Goes north to Schenectady and Albany, NY and south to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | type=go | | name=Trailways | alt= | url=https://trailways.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 716 855-7533 | tollfree=+1-800-776-7548 | fax= | content=Largest intra-state bus operator serving [[New York (state)]]. }} * {{listing | name=Hampton Jitney | alt= | url=http://www.hamptonjitney.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 631-283-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes to various places in eastern Long Island from stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Ocean Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.oceanbus.com/ | email= | address=3 Allen St; 3 Bowery St (Corner of Bowery & Division); and 194 Canal St (Btwn Mott & Mulberry St) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-622-7696 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Buffalo via Liverpool (near Syracuse) and Rochester. }} * {{listing | name=Academy Bus | alt= | url=https://www.academybus.com/Commuters/Commuters.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 201-420-7000 | tollfree=+1-800-442-7272 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates commuter services from New York to Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. [https://www.academybus.com/Casinos/Schedules.aspx Casino Express] service to/from Atlantic City and Mohegan Sun. }} * {{listing | name=Coach USA | alt= | url=https://www.coachusa.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The parent company of [https://us.megabus.com/ Megabus] offers commuter routes, university express, airport shuttles and casino shuttles from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Jersey. }} * {{listing | name=DeCamp | alt= | url=http://www.Decamp.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-783-7500 | toll free=+1-800-631-1281 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nutley, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Montclair, Roseland, Kearney and Orange in northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Lakeland Bus Lines | alt= | url=http://www.lakelandbus.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-366-0600 | toll free= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Commuter buses between NY Port Authority Bus Terminal and northern New Jersey }} * {{listing | name=Martz Bus | alt=Martz Trailways | url=https://martzbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 570-821-3838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Martz offers commuter & intercity routes between New York City, Hackettstown, Panther Valley Mall, Atlantic City, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Stroudsburg, Poconos. }} * {{listing | name=New Jersey Transit | alt= | url=https://www.njtransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 973-275-5555| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service between destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave & 42nd St. }} * {{listing | name=Susquehannas Trailways | alt= | url=https://susquehannabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels across Pennsylvania from Williamsport PA to Elmira NY; Harrisburg PA; Lock Haven University and Hazelton in several directions on multiple routes. Another route travels between Sunbury and Lehighton. From Hazelton and from Lehighton the routes diverge to New York and another to Philadelphia. }} * {{listing | name=Lucky Star | alt= | url=https://www.luckystarbus.com/ | email= | address=(office) 145 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Canal & Bowey in Chinatown Manhattan | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-11PM and at 2AM | price= | content=Runs from Boston to their Chinatown office at least hourly 6AM-11PM and at 2AM. Wi-Fi provided on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=BestBus | alt= | url=https://www.bestbus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) 314 W 31st St | lat= | long= | directions=Btwn 8th and 9th Ave on the south side of the post office near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station | phone=+1-202 332-2691 | tollfree=+1-888-888-3269 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington DC; Silver Spring in Maryland; Manassas, Vienna, and Springfield in Virginia; and summer weekend service to Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach in Delaware. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and free water. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Focus Travel Bus | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/focus-travel-inc/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-202 216-9222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from [[Philadelphia]]. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=NY Tiger | alt= | url=http://www.nytiger.com/ | email= | address=(office) 59 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions=Corner of Canal & Orchard St in Chinatown Manhattan | phone=+1-212 625-9928, +1-917-299-5567, +1-757-717-1677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Daily bus services from New York to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Salisbury. There's a "[http://www.nylion.com/ NY Lion Bus]" that runs the same route from the same station and can be affiliated. }} * {{listing | name=Eagle-Pandora | alt= | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/bus-routes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from many major cities on the East Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Tripper Bus | alt= | url=https://www.tripperbus.com | email= | address=(Bus stop) 254 W 31st St | lat=40.750179 | long=73.994257 | directions=NE corner of 31 St between 7th and 8th Ave, (outside of the Penn Station) closer to 8th Ave, the opposite side of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-826-3874 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travels to Bethesda, Maryland (4681 Willow Ln at the corner of Wisconsin Ave., opposite side of Panera Bread, the same side of Bethesda’s Farm Women’s Market.) and the Rosslyn Metrorail station in Arlington, Virginia (1901 N Moore St @ city bus stop at Moore & 19th Ave N ). Power outlets on board. Select a Tripper Elite bus and receive luxury amenities and comfort including wider leather captain’s chair reclined seating offering more leg room. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Vamoose | alt= | url=https://www.vamoosebus.com/ | email= | address=(Bus stop) NE corner of W 30th St & 7th Ave across from Bravo Pizza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-695-6766 or +1-301-718-0036 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travels between New York; Bethesda, MD; Arlington, VA; & Lorton, VA. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Washington Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.washny.com | email= | address=(bus stop) Pig n' Whistle Pub @ 202 W 36th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave); Chinatown @ 72 Allen St (Btwn Grand & Broome St); Brooklyn @ 40 Empire Blvd (Btwn Flatbush & Washington Ave, in front of Popeye's) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-287-6932 | hours= | price= | content=Service from Washington DC. Wi-Fi. From Washington D.C. ($21) some to Brooklyn. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Jet Bus | alt= | url=https://thejet.coach/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=| fax= | hours= | price= | content=Luxury bus service with motion-canceling technology that eliminates 90% of bumps and vibration. Service to/from Washington DC. }} * {{listing | name=C & J | alt= | url=https://www.ridecj.com/ | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Service to/from Boston, as well as smaller cities in New England such as Tewksbury, MA; Portsmouth, NH; and Ogunquit, ME }} * {{listing | name=Concord Coach Lines | alt= | url=https://concordcoachlines.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) 373 E 42nd St | lat= | long= | directions=Transit bus stop (Rt M42 & X21) on E 42nd St between 1st & 2nd Ave, next to Tudor City Place Overpass (bridge). | phone=+1 603 228-3300 | tollfree=+1-800-639-3317 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Express bus to Portland, ME on one route and to Concord, NH via Nashua on another. }} * {{go | name=Flixbus | alt= | url=https://www.flixbus.com/bus/new-york-ny | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-07-30 | content=Connects Richmond to New York through Baltimore, Rockville & Washington DC and goes to New York from Boston. They also connect New York to Atlanta through Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro and Greenville. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Go Buses | alt= | url=https://www.gobuses.com/ | email= | address=(bus stop) W 30th St btwn 9th & 10 Ave, opposite 450 W 30th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-888-7160 | hours= | price= | content=Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Providence, Hartford and/or New Haven to NYC on multiple route combinations. Washington DC & Alexandria to NYC and Vienna/Fairfax and Manassas to NYC. Mt Holly to NYC. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=http://www.greyhound.com | email= | address=Port Authority Bus Terminal @ 625 8th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | content=Offers connections from across North America (45 states & 2 Canadian provinces) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and the works on some buses. }} * {{listing | name=Megabus | alt= | url=https://us.megabus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequent service from Newark, DE; Georgia (Athens & Atlanta); Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth); Hartford, CT; North Carolina; New Jersey; (upstate) New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; Columbia, SC; Burlington, VT; Virginia, Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL and Toronto. Most buses arrive on the west side of 7th Avenue just south of 28th Street (''nearest subway station is 28th Street on the {{NYCS|1}} line'') and depart from the south side of 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across the street from the Javits Center (''nearest subway station is 34th Street—Hudson Yards on the {{NYCS|7}} line''). Services to Binghamton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Atlantic City arrive and depart at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. They can also be in different locations from the above, depending on destination, so check with their website. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets available on each bus. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Our Bus | alt= | url=https://ourbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-844-800-6828 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Operates service to/from Boston, [[Washington DC]] and to/from multiple cities in [[New York State|upstate New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. Various stops in NYC. }} * {{listing | name=Peter Pan | alt= | url=https://peterpanbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Operates between cities in the Northeast U.S. (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA; Albany, NY; New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Washington, DC) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. }} * {{listing | name=Akai LLC| alt= | url=https://akaillc.com/ | email= | address=Pandora Bus Station @ 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 205 585-3888, +1 678-908-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Goes from New York towards several cities in Alabama and Georgia via Baltimore MD; Richmond VA: Charlotte NC; Greenville SC and Atlanta GA. }} * {{listing | name=Pandora Bus | alt=Eagle Bus | url=https://www.gotobus.com/pandora-bus/ | email= | address=19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to towards Atlanta, Augusta GA, Savvanah GA, Orlando FL, Columbia SC and points in between via Raleigh NC on multiple routes. }} * {{go | name=Panda NY Bus | alt= | url=https://www.pandanybus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 19 Allen St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 917 420-5989 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connects New York to Richmond via Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. From Richmond their buses continue towards Huntsville, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville and points in between on multiple routes. They also have another route to Buffalo through Binghampton, Syracuse and Rochester in upstate New York. They also have another stop location at 127 E Broadway. }} * {{listing | name=Starline Express | alt= | url=http://www.starlinebus.com/ | email= | address=(bus station) 95 Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-859-2288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Connecting New York to Tampa via Battleboro, Brunswick, Charleston, Fayetteville, Florence, Hardeeville, Jacksonville, Lumberton, Manning, Savannah, Wilson, Summerville, Rocky Mount, Orlando, St.George, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. }} ===By boat=== New York City has always been one of the world's most important passenger sea ports, and arriving by ocean liner or cruise ship still remains an extraordinary and stylish method of arrival. In addition to passenger service from the Cunard Line, many cruise ships start or end their voyages in New York City. *'''[http://www.cunard.com/Ships/Queen-Mary-2/ The Cunard Line]''' operates regularly scheduled passenger service between the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and [[Southampton]], [[United Kingdom]] as well as [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]] aboard the '''RMS Queen Mary 2''', the grandest, largest ocean liner ever built. The trip takes 6–7 days and costs $800–6,000 depending on the cabin and season. *More mundane arrivals can be had from New Jersey via '''NY Waterway''' and '''SeaStreak''', two fast ferry services. ===By car=== While most people would advise against entering New York City by car (see the "Get around" section below), it is accessible by a number of highways: From New Jersey there are three Hudson River crossings: The George Washington Bridge (on I-95, US 1 and US 9) in [[Fort Lee]] drops you off in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], the Lincoln Tunnel (on NJ Route 495) in [[Weehawken]] will bring you to [[Manhattan/Theater District|Midtown Manhattan]], and the Holland Tunnel (on I-78) in [[Jersey City]] leaves you in [[Manhattan/TriBeCa|lower Manhattan]]. Depending on where you are heading to in New York City and the time of day, you'll want to take advantage of the different crossings, but if you have the time and are looking for the most scenic of the three, take the George Washington Bridge's upper level for spectacular views of New York City; Hudson County, New Jersey; and the Hudson River. If you are heading to Staten Island, Queens or Brooklyn you can also take the Goethals Bridge (on I-278) in [[Elizabeth]]; the highway cuts across Staten Island and continues over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. The other routes into Staten Island from NJ are the Outerbridge Crossing in [[Perth Amboy]], which puts you in Tottenville near the southern tip of the island, and the [[Bayonne (New Jersey)|Bayonne]] Bridge, which leaves you in extreme northern Staten Island. From Upstate New York, you can take one of several highways into the Bronx, including the New York State Thruway, which becomes the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx (both roads are I-87). The Connecticut Turnpike/New England Thruway (I-95) and the Merritt Parkway/Hutchinson River Parkway are good routes from [[Connecticut]] and areas of [[Westchester County]] near the Long Island Sound. From [[Long Island]] you can take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or the Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway for access to Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The Southern State and Belt Parkways are useful for Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. ==Get around== {{infobox|"Left luggage"|Because of security concerns, there are very few left luggage, storage lockers, or coat-check service at ''any'' New York train station. This includes Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal; however the Amtrak checked and left luggage point at Penn Station is still operating, but only for ticketed passengers. There are left luggage services in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 4 at '''JFK Airport'''. The left luggage office in Terminal 4 is open 24 hours. There is also a luggage storage at Building 4 of JFK, which will require photo ID. '''Schwartz Travel & Storage''', with three locations in Midtown Manhattan close to Penn Station is one of several left luggage services; the price per day is $7-10 per bag. Most left luggage services will only accept cash but a few of them include a lounge where users can watch TV and use the Wi-Fi services. Some hotels will store luggage for customers who have checked out of the hotel.|}} ===On foot=== For shorter distances, there is no better way of getting around New York than hitting the sidewalk. If you use the subway or buses, you will almost certainly need to walk to and from stations or stops. In all areas of New York a traveler is likely to visit, all streets have wide, smoothly-paved sidewalks. For long distances, walking is also fine and a great way to see the city. ===Public transit – buses and subways=== [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] [[Image:Metro Card.JPG|thumb|250px|right|MetroCard]] [[File:New York City Subway (9073523546).jpg|thumb|right|The New York City Subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city. However, it can get really, really crowded, especially during rush hour.]] '''[https://omny.info/how-omny-works OMNY]''' allows passengers at all subway stations and on all MTA buses to pay by "tapping" their credit card or smart device that accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Fitbit Pay. If you tap in with a physical card the first time, to transfer, you can not use that card on a mobile wallet for the second tap: you must still use the physical card. OMNY uses a large reader module with an LCD display mounted to the front of the turnstiles. If you take 12 paid OMNY trips with the same device or card starting Monday, you’ll automatically ride free for the rest of the week through Sunday. '''MetroCard''' is a pre-paid debit card for transit fares that will be phased out by 2024. MetroCards, which cost $1, can be bought online, at station booths, and at vending machines in subway stations. The vending machines in the stations accept credit cards; however, MetroCard vending machines will require that you type in your 5-digit zip code, or your regular PIN on international cards. You can add either value or time (i.e. unlimited trips) to your Metrocard at vending machines in stations. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. The PATH rapid transit rail system between New York and New Jersey has a separate fare structure. PATH accepts payment by MetroCard, but no free transfers are available to or from MTA subways or buses. JFK AirTrain also accepts MetroCard, but again there are no free transfers are available. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and Amtrak trains do not accept MetroCards, but Westchester Bee Line Buses, Roosevelt Island Tram, and NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) do [http://web.mta.info/metrocard/where_accept.htm accept] them. OMNY is accepted on all subway stations and MTA-operated buses as well as Metro-North and LIRR; however it will ''not'' work on NJ Transit as NJT will be using a different fare payment system. ====[https://new.mta.info/fares Fares]==== Up to three children 44 inches (112 cm) tall and under ride for free on subways and local buses when accompanied by a fare paying adult. MetroCards generally expire 1 year after purchase; the expiration date is printed on the back of the card at the upper left. [[File:NYC Subway Car R179 board number 3216.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway Car Interior]] [[File:NYC Subway car R160 8822.jpg|thumb|NYC Subway car exterior.]] A $1 fee is charged for each MetroCard purchased at station booths and vending machines. This fee does not apply when buying a card from neighborhood merchants, who may insist to be paid cash only (even if they otherwise accept credit cards with displayed logos), and if so, buy a lowest available [http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/FaresatAGlance.htm pre-valued] $11.00 card that may be later refilled at MetroCard vending machine with credit card. However, expired MetroCards can be exchanged at station booths and vending machines free of charge, and the remaining balance will also be transferred to the new card. Most vending machines accept cash, but only return up to $9 in change. Debit and credit cards are accepted at vending machines; international card users need to input '99999' on the keypad when the ZIP code is requested. However, staffed station booths only accept cash, and no $50 bill if buying less than $30 or $100 bill if buying less than $70. *'''Single Ride MetroCard''' – costs $3 and is good for one use. It allows no free transfers between the subway and bus, and it is only valid for two hours after purchase. *'''Pay-Per-Ride (Regular) MetroCards''' – are available in amounts from $5.50 to $80. Each local bus or subway trip deducts $2.75 from your card; each express buses trip deducts $6.75. Usage of the PATH system deducts $2.75, and usage of JFK AirTrain deducts $5. You can add more money to your MetroCard at a later time. The amount you should add is (''number of rides'' &times; $2.75). Regular MetroCard is the best option if you are spending a few days in New York and plan to use the subway or bus fewer than 12 times. :Additionally, a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard allows for one '''free transfer''' during a two hour window immediately following a paid fare: :*From subway to local bus :*From local bus to subway :*From local bus to local bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :*From express bus to subway :*From express bus to local bus :*From express bus to express bus (but not to any bus on the same route as the first) :A Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard may be used to pay for up to four fares at one time at a subway turnstile or bus. :You can transfer from subway to subway as often as you like, provided that you do not exit the subway system by leaving through a turnstile or gate. Many subway connections are possible in this way, by using in-station connections between the various lines. Indeed, the Guinness Book of World Records tracks the fastest times of groups that have tried to ride every single New York City subway train line on one fare - some have spent over 24 consecutive hours riding in the subway! Just remember that if you leave the subway and re-enter, you will be charged a second fare. :Additionally, if you board a local bus and pay the $2.75 fare with a MetroCard, you can transfer to an express bus for the reduced price of $4.00 (instead of the standard $6.75 express bus fare). *'''Unlimited Ride MetroCards''' – are available in 7-day ($33) and 30-day ($127). They are valid from the time you first use them until midnight of the 7th and 30th day, respectively. Do the math; these cards may work out to be cheaper if you plan on using public transport frequently during your stay. For example, the 7-day pass is worth it if you take at least 12 rides. It works out to roughly two trips every day for a week, so those who commute round-trip within the city every day for one week can benefit from this. Unlimited Ride MetroCards may not be used in rapid succession at the same subway station or on the same bus route. Once used, 18 minutes must elapse before it can be used at the same station (or on the same bus route). This is to prevent a group of people from sharing a single Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Hence, each member of the group will require their own Unlimited Ride MetroCard. Unlimited Ride MetroCards are NOT valid on express buses, JFK AirTrain, or PATH trains to New Jersey. If you are arriving at JFK Airport and take the AirTrain, the machines at the station do not sell Unlimited Ride cards. You should pay for the AirTrain ($5) and buy an unlimited card at the subway station. *'''7-Day Express Bus Plus''' – costs $62 and allows unlimited use of not just local buses and subways, but also express buses. If you are staying in Staten Island, Queens, or Westchester county and plan to commute to the city during your visit, this pass may be advantageous to you. *Also available are two passes good only for unlimited use of the ''JFK AirTrain'': a 30-day unlimited AirTrain pass for $40, and a 10-trip pass for $25. You can also get discounted tickets to certain events by showing your MetroCard when purchasing tickets. Current promotions are listed on [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/tourism/mc_promotions.htm the MetroCard website] ====OMNY==== OMNY only supports full-fare and pay-per-ride options and has free at OMNY-enabled subway stations and bus routes. There will be additional fare options to be available in the future. ===By subway=== [[Image:NYC subway-4D.svg|thumb|550px|Map of the New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway]] Despite a reputation for being dirty, the subway, which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, is the fastest and best way to travel around four boroughs of the city. Unfortunately for people who live there, it hasn't reached Staten Island, which is instead served by a [[#By the Staten Island Railway|separate railway]]. Fares are $2.75 (unless you use Single Ride MetroCard, which is $3), regardless of distance traveled. The much-feared subway crimes of the 1970s and 1980s are for the most part a thing of the past, and it is usually completely safe. Just remember to use common sense when traveling late at night alone. Try to use heavily-traveled stations, remain visible to other people, and don't display items of value publicly. While violent crime is rare, petty crime - especially theft of iPhones and other expensive electronics - is very frequent, so be aware when using your phone on the train. * '''Overhead signage next to each track indicates the trains that stop at that particular track and the direction they are heading'''. In addition, the trains themselves are marked by signage that indicates their route. Subway stations are ventilated to the street, so they can be quite cold in the winter. In summertime, the stations can be much warmer than the outside temperature. The trains themselves are air-conditioned and usually quite comfortable, but keep the temperature of stations in mind when planning your trip. * '''Some stations, especially local-only ones, have entrances which provide access to trains headed in one direction, not both'''. Read the signage outside the entrance to know which direction the train heads toward. If it heads in the opposite direction of where you need to go, enter across the street. * '''Wait for riders to disembark before getting on the train'''. Exiting passengers will push past you if you are in their way when the train opens its doors. Like New Yorkers. * Some trains are '''express''', meaning that they skip local stations to provide faster service. Wherever there is an express train, there is also a '''local''' train that makes all stops. '''Local and express trains often use different tracks, so be sure to board the correct train.''' For example, the 2 and 3 are the express trains for the Broadway–7th Avenue Line between 96th Street and Chambers Street in Manhattan, while the 1 runs local alongside them. Some express trains run local or do not run at all late at night, and '''there are some lines in which there is an express train only during rush hours, in one direction.''' These trains either use a diamond-shaped icon instead of a circle-shaped one or are the Z train. * During weekends and late nights, '''certain trains do not operate or operate on a limited schedule or route, many express trains make local stops, and some subway entrances are closed'''. Detailed information is available on [http://www.mta.info the MTA website]. Additionally, maintenance work is usually concentrated on weekends and overnight. Notices of maintenance are posted at stations and on [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/ the MTA website], so check online to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember, if you do feel confused, ask for help. Construction-related service changes confuse many New Yorkers, so the best person to ask is a subway employee. The entire subway system is massive and interconnected, so do not fear — there will almost always be another way to get to your destination without spending hours on the train. * '''A free subway map can be [http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html found online], or obtained at staffed station booths'''. Station agents can also assist you with directions, although agents may not always be easy to find. Free bus system maps for each borough, which are also available on the MTA website and from most bus drivers and some subway station booths, double as fairly good street maps that show the exact location of every subway station. Additionally, for convenience, subway maps are displayed in every station and on every train. Some stations also have touchscreen information panels that feature route planners. * If you accidentally skip your destination, '''don't panic'''. Get off at the next station and ''do not go out onto the street'' to try to get to the opposite platform. Doing so will not count as a transfer and you will be charged for the MetroCard swipe. Instead, navigate underground to get to the other platform, following the signs. As mentioned above, some stations do not have passage between the platforms; in this case, ask a subway employee which station ahead does let you cross over, wait for the next train there, then cross over. Tell them which station you are trying to get to, because they may suggest a different subway line that can get you there faster; since you are coming back, it does not matter which line you take if you transfer back to your original line. * '''If you don't feel completely safe, such as if you are traveling very late at night, look for the black-and-white striped bar mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling of the station which marks the location of the conductor's car''', and board there. Generally, every car will be equally safe, but you may feel better with another pair of eyes nearby. ====Route overview==== '''Every subway route is identified by either a letter or a number, not by a color like in [[Boston]] or [[Washington, D.C.]]''' Therefore, if you ask where the "green line" is, a New Yorker will look at you like you're insane, since the green line is really three different lines. The only reason why some lines are the same color is because in Manhattan, they use the same set of tracks as the other lines colored in that specific color. '''It may be possible for trains from one line to be diverted to a platform normally intended for another line, especially during weekends and other periods of maintenance work.''' * The Seventh Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|1}}{{rint|nycs|2}}{{rint|nycs|3}}) serves Broadway above 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue below 42nd Street, and is useful to get to the West Village, Chelsea, and Tribeca neighborhoods as well as the Staten Island or Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty ferries (1 to South Ferry station) and Columbia University (1 to 116th Street station). In Manhattan, '''the 1 train is local, while the 2 and 3 trains are express.''' Late nights, all routes may run local. * The Lexington Avenue Line trains ({{rint|nycs|4}}{{rint|nycs|5}}{{rint|nycs|6}}{{rint|nycs|6d}}) were essentially the only trains on the East Side above 23 Street until the construction of the Q Second Avenue Subway (see below). Useful to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station or 6 to 77th Street station), Guggenheim Museum (4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street station), and other East Side museums. Also useful to get to the Statue of Liberty (4 or 5 to Bowling Green station), Chinatown (6 to Canal Street station), and the Stock Exchange (4 or 5 to Wall Street station). The 4 also runs uptown through Spanish Harlem to 161 Street–Yankee Stadium and other destinations in the Bronx. In Manhattan, '''the 4 and 5 trains are express, and the 6 train is local.''' * The Flushing Line ({{rint|nycs|7}}{{rint|nycs|7d}}), dubbed the "International Express", runs crosstown along 42nd Street (making a good late-night alternative to the upstairs Shuttle – see below) and out to Queens, making stops in Filipino, South Asian, Hispanic, and Chinese/Korean neighborhoods, as well as to Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center near Flushing. A 2015 one-stop extension lengthened the terminus to the new Hudson Yards neighborhood on the West Side. '''The 7 train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line'''; however, it does offer express service during rush hours, toward Manhattan in the morning and toward Flushing in the afternoon. * The Eighth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|a}}{{rint|nycs|c}}{{rint|nycs|e}}) serves Eighth Avenue/Central Park West between 14th and 116th Streets, then St. Nicholas Av., Broadway, and Ft. Washington Av. starting at 125th St. in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. Between 50th and 59th streets, the E branches off to Queens, and the B and D trains join the A and C trains for the journey uptown along Central Park West (the B and C make local stops). This section is useful to get to the Museum of Natural History (B or C to 81st Street station), and the Cloisters Museum (A to 190th Street station). Take an uptown E train or Rockaway-bound downtown A train for access to JFK Airport. In Manhattan, except late nights, '''the A train is express, while the C and E trains are local.''' However, the E is the fastest express train in Queens, very useful for access to Jamaica and JFK if you are coming from Midtown. * The Sixth Avenue Line ({{rint|nycs|b}}{{rint|nycs|d}}{{rint|nycs|f}}{{rint|nycs|fd}}{{rint|nycs|m}}) runs on 6th Avenue from West 4th Street to 47th–50th Streets, and is useful for accessing the New York Public Library Main Branch (42nd Street station), Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick's Cathedral (47th–50th Sts. station). In Manhattan, '''the D is express, the B is local above 59th St., and the F and M trains are local.''' **Going downtown below West 4th Street, these trains go on their own separate ways. The D goes down 4th Avenue in Brooklyn to Coney Island. The F goes to Coney Island on its own route. The B goes express in Brooklyn and ends at Brighton Beach alongside the Q train, which also goes to Coney Island. The M goes east alongside the Nassau Street line (see below), but then branches again up Myrtle Avenue to Middle Village in Queens. **Going uptown, the B and D trains branch west and join the A and C trains (see above). They branch again toward the Bronx after 145th Street (which is the way to get to the 161 St–Yankee Stadium stop). The M train branches east and joins the E along 53rd street for the Museum of Modern Art (5 Av/53 St station), then heads off to Queens. The F train makes one more 6th Avenue stop at 57th Street before turning east to become an express train in Queens, making a stop at [[Manhattan/Roosevelt Island#Roosevelt Island|Roosevelt Island]] and joining the E, M, and R trains. * The Nassau Street Line ({{rint|nycs|j}}{{rint|nycs|z}}) starts in Broad Street, goes along Nassau Street in Lower Manhattan, before making stops along Fulton Street Brooklyn and terminating in the Jamaica area of Queens. It's useful if you are transferring from a train that doesn't serve Lower Manhattan, but also if you are going to part Queens or Brooklyn. '''The J train is local, and the Z train is a skip-stop train that only operates during rush hour.''' * The Broadway Line ({{rint|nycs|n}}{{rint|nycs|q}}{{rint|nycs|r}}{{rint|nycs|w}}) runs down Broadway below 42nd Street and on Seventh Avenue and 59th Street above Times Square. The Broadway Line trains are useful for accessing Chinatown (Canal St), SoHo/NoHo (Prince St), NYU area (8th St), Union Square (14th St), the Empire State Building (34th St), Times Square (42nd St), Carnegie Hall (57th St–7th Av station), Central Park (57th St–7th Av and 5th Av/59th St stations) and the southern end of the Upper East Side (5th Av/59th St and Lexington Av/59th St stations). The Q train goes further uptown through the Upper East Side via the new Second Avenue Line, while the N and W trains head out to [[Queens/Long Island City and Astoria|Astoria, Queens]]. The R also goes up past Astoria to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] and beyond, and is joined by the W down through the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] and South Ferry (Whitehall St). Like the D and F trains, the N and Q trains also provide service to Coney Island via their own separate routes: The N goes solo, and the Q runs alongside the B (see above). In Manhattan, '''the N and Q trains are express and the R and W trains are local. However, the W train only operates on weekdays.''' The N usually runs local late nights, and sometimes the Q does, too. * The Canarsie Line ({{rint|nycs|l}}) also runs crosstown along 14th Street in Manhattan, then through [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] and Bushwick and eventually to Canarsie in Brooklyn. '''The L train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * The Crosstown Line ({{rint|nycs|g}}) runs along most of Western Brooklyn and into Long Island City in Queens. At no point on its route does it stop in Manhattan. '''The G train is local, as it is the only route that operates on that line.''' * There are three Shuttles ([[File:NYCS-bull-trans-S.svg|20px]]) throughout the system. The 42nd Street Shuttle connects Times Square on the West Side with Grand Central Terminal on the East Side. The Franklin Avenue Shuttle in Brooklyn makes four stops – at Fulton Street (transfer to C), Park Place, Botanical Gardens (transfer to 2, 3, 4, and 5), and Prospect Park (transfer to B and Q). The Rockaway Park Shuttle connects with the A train at Broad Channel before branching off toward Beach–116th Street on the Rockaway peninsula in Queens. ===By PATH=== The '''[http://www.panynj.gov/path/ PATH]''' can be used to travel within Manhattan, from 33rd St along 6th Ave to Christopher Street. It covers a small territory, but in theory, you can use it if you have to travel its exact route. Unlimited Ride Metrocards cannot be used on the PATH. PATH also accepts the SmartLink Card (similar to the MetroCard, but the SmartLink Card cannot be used on the subway). The PATH train can be a great way to get around lower Midtown along 6th Avenue. Like the subway, PATH operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PATH trains usually arrive every 5–10 minutes (based on the time of day), but overnight, they may only come every 35 minutes. ===By the Staten Island Railway=== The '''[http://new.mta.info/sir Staten Island Railway]''', true to its name, is a railway line that serves Staten Island. It is owned and operated by the MTA. It is free '''except''' at the Tompkinsville and St. George stations. There, the price is the same as the subway ($2.75), and is payable by MetroCard (free transfers from MTA buses work, just as is the case with subways). SIR departure times from the terminal at St. George are usually coordinated with those of the [[#By ferry|Staten Island Ferry]]. The SIR consists of one line that travels along the East Shore of Staten Island, ending at Tottenville. A full timetable with other information can be found [http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/pdf/sircur.pdf here]. ===By commuter rail=== Commuter rail lines are mostly used for traveling between the city and its suburbs, owing to the vast existence of the Subway; however, they can be used for intracity transit as well. A handful of destinations are closer to commuter rail stops but far from the subway. MetroCards are ''not'' accepted on commuter rail; separate single or period tickets ''must'' be bought. When purchasing commuter railroad tickets, it is advantageous to purchase them online or in railroad stations prior to boarding. While tickets are available for sale on trains, there is an on-board surcharge that makes them significantly more expensive. The '''[http://www.mta.info/lirr/ Long Island Rail Road]''', often called the '''LIRR''' runs from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn, and has limited rush hour service to Long Island City, Queens. The Port Washington Branch goes to [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Northeast Queens]] which, aside from Flushing and Citi Field, is not served by the subway system. The Main Line, which contains most of the branches to the different parts of Long Island, goes to [[Queens/Jamaica|Southeastern Queens]], including Jamaica, Laurelton, and Rosedale. The Atlantic Branch, which ends in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], goes to [[Brooklyn/East|East New York]] and [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Bedford-Stuyvesant]], both in [[Brooklyn]]. This branch is not accessible from Manhattan, however. The LIRR is also the fastest way to get from JFK to Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, and also runs to many popular getaways in [[Long Island]], such as Long Beach, Port Jefferson, and Montauk. The LIRR has a somewhat deserved reputation for poor on-time performance, however this is more of a problem in the farther eastern reaches of the railroad and not so much a problem in New York City and its immediate suburbs. The '''[http://www.mta.info/mnr/ Metro-North Railroad]''' provides services from Grand Central Terminal. Trains go to the Bronx and the northern suburbs of the city. The Hudson Line covers several parts of the Western Bronx, while the Harlem Line goes through the Central Bronx — an area with no subway service. It is the best way to get to Arthur Avenue and the New York Botanic Gardens. The Hudson and Harlem Lines are also your gateway to [[Westchester County]] and beyond, with the Hudson Line running all the way to [[Poughkeepsie]]. The New Haven Line runs to [[Connecticut]], terminating, logically enough, in [[New Haven]]. However, the other commuter railroad, '''NJ Transit Rail Operations''' only operates between Penn Station or places like [[Newark]] and [[Hoboken]] (both in New Jersey) to other points in [[New Jersey]]. Hence the name, NJ Transit. ===By bus=== Even in Manhattan, with its dense subway network, buses can often be the best way of making a crosstown (i.e. east-west) journey — for example, crossing Central Park to go from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Museum of Natural History. And outside peak hours, a ride by bus from the tip of Lower Manhattan at Battery Park to Midtown is a good and cheap way of taking in the sights. ====Bus basics==== * Bus lines are identified by letters followed by numbers. The letters indicate the borough in which the line mostly operates (M=Manhattan; Bx=Bronx; B=Brooklyn; Q=Queens; S=Staten Island). Collectively, the letters and numbers make up the route (examples: M31, Bx9, M15). Signage at each bus stop indicates which buses stop there. Signage on the front of each bus indicates the route and destination of the bus. Bus maps for each borough can be found at the [https://new.mta.info/maps/bus MTA website]. * Express buses travel between Manhattan and the outer boroughs, usually to areas where the subway doesn't operate (such as eastern Queens, the eastern Bronx, southeast Brooklyn, and Staten Island). They cost $6.75 but offer comfortable cloth seats and Wi-Fi, and are less crowded than the subway and local buses. Most express buses are identified by the borough they connect to Manhattan. Therefore, express buses to and from the Bronx would be labeled BxM (<u>Bx</u> for the <u>B</u>ron<u>x</u>, <u>M</u> for <u>M</u>anhattan; BxM11, BxM18), to and from Brooklyn BM (BM1, BM2), to and from Queens QM (QM1, QM2), and to and from Staten Island SIM (SIM1, SIM2). A few Brooklyn and Queens express buses are labeled with X (X27, X64). Express buses have a slightly different appearance than normal buses, with only one entrance/exit in the front of the bus. * The times posted on bus stops are often very unreliable, and may have nothing to do with the times the buses actually arrive. You can check the positions of the buses and their distance from a given stop online using [http://bustime.mta.info/ MTA Bus Time]. Each stop also has a QR code, with a link to that stop's entry. * At night, there is a much longer wait time between buses. If you anticipate riding the bus at night, plan an alternate route, probably via [[#By subway|subway]] or [[#By taxi|taxi]]. * When boarding a bus with a MetroCard, insert the card vertically, with the pin hole down, the black stripe to the right, and the word "MetroCard" facing towards you, into the card slot in the top of the fare box next to the driver. You should be able to read the word "MetroCard" from bottom to top when inserting the card in this manner. The fare box will swallow the card, read it, and return it to you. This is different from the procedure to enter the subway described in [[#Subway Basics|Subway Basics]]. * Bus fareboxes also accept coins. However, they will not accept pennies, half dollar (50-cent) coins, or bills. As a safety precaution, drivers do not handle money. Change is not given, so exact fares must be paid. If you pay with coins and require a free transfer, you will have to ask the driver for one after you have paid. * Certain buses contain a small orange and purple card in the window that says "Limited." These limited buses do not make all local bus stops, stopping only at major cross streets. They are similar to express buses in some ways, but only cost the standard $2.75 to ride. If a Limited bus skips your stop, you can wait for a local bus which will arrive soon. On some avenues served by multiple bus routes, some buses may operate Limited on the entire avenue or at least until they branch off. For example, with the M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5, the M2 and M5 provide limited-stop service on 5th Ave & Madison Ave during the day.[[File:Ticketing Machines for Select Bus Service.jpg|thumb|Select Bus Service fares are paid before boarding at ticket machines at bus stops]] *'''[http://web.mta.info/mta/planning/sbs/ Select Bus Service (SBS)]''' routes also make limited stops and cost the standard $2.75 fare. These include the M14A, M14D, M15, M23, M34, M34A, M79, and M86 in Manhattan, the M60 in Manhattan and Queens, and several more routes in the outer boroughs. SBS routes can be identified by a special blue wrap around the lower half of the bus. ''However, these buses operate on a very different payment system''. To board these SBS buses, '''fares must be paid before boarding''' using machines on the sidewalk at a special SBS bus stop, which is typically quite close to the local bus stop. Follow the instructions at the machine to pay. Once the fare has been paid, a receipt will be printed; '''''take it and keep it with you'''''. If you have an unlimited (daily, weekly, monthly) metro card, you can use it to get a ticket at no cost. Once the bus arrives, you can enter through any door, but if you paid with cash, remember to use the front door if you need to ask the driver for a transfer. Fare inspectors will occasionally check for your fare receipt as proof of payment; show it to them if they ask. If you don't have a valid receipt, you will be forced to pay a fine of up to $100, so it is wise to always pay the fare. However, if you cannot buy the ticket successfully, such as due to a malfunctioning machine, note the machine number and report the problem to the bus driver near the front door at once. If the SBS skips your stop, wait at a local bus stop for a local bus. *'''Transfers''' bus-to-bus, bus-to-subway, subway-to-bus transfers are automatic with metrocard payments within two hours of a swipe (i.e., within two hours of entering the subway or boarding a bus). If paying with coins on a bus, ask the driver for a bus-to-bus transfer (a single use metrocard). Transfers to and from the subway to a bus are not available if you pay cash or use a single use metrocard. ===By taxi=== * '''Yellow Cabs''' cruise in most of Manhattan and are available at dispatcher lines at airports, but are harder to find in the other four boroughs. Real NYC taxis are yellow, have a metal seal on the hood ("medallion"), a light with a taxi number on the roof, a meter for billing, stickers on the windshield for various licenses, special taxi license plates, and a divider inside the car. The fares are $2.50 plus a $0.50 state tax to start, plus $0.40 for each 1/5 mile traveled. There is a night surcharge from 8PM to 6AM of $0.50 and a rush hour surcharge of $1 from 4PM-8PM M-F. In addition, as in the rest of the United States, tipping your taxi driver is expected in New York. For more information, see [[United States of America#Tipping|Tipping in the United States]]. Info on fares, flat fares, group rides and rules are [http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml online]. All yellow cabs accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for payment. In the unlikely event that the card reader is broken, the driver will let you know before you get into the taxi. To hail a taxi, stand visibly near the street (but away from moving traffic) with one arm raised over your head. The medallion numbers on the roof of the taxi will indicate the status of the taxi: ** If the medallion number is unlit, then the taxi is already occupied or otherwise unavailable. ** If the medallion number is lit, then the taxi is available for hire. [[File:51st St 3rd Av td 36.jpg|thumb|A borough taxi, which can be identified by its light green color.]] * '''Borough Taxis''' were introduced in 2013 to address the shortage of yellow cabs outside Manhattan. Unlike yellow cabs, they are light green and have no medallions on the hood. These cabs are barred from picking up passengers in Manhattan south of West 110th St or East 96th St and may not enter the airport dispatcher lines. They can, however, pick up passengers in northern Manhattan and the other boroughs, and can drop off passengers anywhere. Fares and rules are otherwise identical to yellow cabs. * '''Livery or Black Cars''', known as car services or livery cabs, may only be called by phone, and are flat rate rather than metered. In most areas, they are not allowed to cruise the street or airports for fares, although sometimes they will do so anyway. Ask for the fare while on the phone. Their license plates will say either "Livery" or "TLC" on the bottom. *'''Ride Hailing Smartphone App Services,''' such as [[Ride hailing services|Uber, Lyft and Via]] are extremely popular. Many drivers of black livery cars also use them to secure passengers when their own dispatchers are idle, so it's often possible to get a car from them in under ten minutes even in outer neighborhoods. Beware that most such services use variable-rate (aka "surge") pricing, and even small local increases in demand such as a concert letting out can trigger a 1.5x to 3x fare increase: always provide a destination address when hailing a car via an app, and examine the estimated fare carefully! Using these apps requires a smartphone with a working data connection (potentially expensive if you are roaming on an international account), and a credit card which you have entered into the app: you cannot pay the fare in cash. In some areas, livery cabs can be flagged on the street. Though this is not legal (the driver, not you, could get into trouble), it is useful in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs and is accepted practice, though this has mostly been replaced by the Borough Taxis and ride hailing apps. The minimum fare in these cabs is about $7, and it is advisable to negotiate the fare before you get inside (again, tipping your driver is expected). Since yellow cabs are hard to come by in the outer boroughs, these cars are particularly useful for getting to the airport (your hotel can arrange one, or look up car services in the Yellow Pages). ====Taxi basics==== *All licensed taxis (yellow for in Manhattan and Green for outside of Manhattan) and sedan limousines are authorized to take 3 passengers in the backseat and 1 in the front seat for a total of 4. However, some of the newer minivan and SUV yellow cabs can seat more passengers and may take more than four passengers (even though the licensed limit is posted in the cab). Larger than sedan limousines can be reserved, also useful for airport trips with lots of luggage, by calling any of the dozens of companies in the yellow pages. *Licensed taxis apply surcharges (in addition to the metered fare) depending on the time of day. From 6AM–4PM, the surcharge is $0.50; from 4PM–8PM, the surcharge is $1.50; from 8PM–6AM the surcharge is $1. For all cabs, you must pay tolls for bridges, tunnels and highways. Be careful of being overcharged by drivers for toll crossings—on some bridges and tunnels (like the Queens-Midtown Tunnel) rates are not posted in plain view. So, a crossing which actually cost the cab driver $4 is easily passed onto the unsuspecting passenger as a $5 charge. Outside the city, other than flat fare destinations (such as JFK Airport)and Newark Airport), meter rates are doubled (when going to Westchester or Nassau County). Tipping your driver is expected. The customary amount is 15% of the total fare, or more if you need to transport luggage or are going to a remote area of the city (where the cab driver will have a difficult time getting a return passenger). If you chose to use the credit card machine that is found in most taxis (it doubles as a TV screen, the default tip will be 20% or 25% but you can adjust this if you resist feeling pressured and punch in the desired amount. *Be wary of unlicensed cars (known derisively as "gypsy cabs") cruising for passengers, especially near the airports or in areas not well served by yellow cabs. While drivers may claim to offer you a cheaper rate than an actual taxi, your chances of actually getting this rate (not to mention getting to your destination safely and quickly) are slim. If you're willing to negotiate and know what you're doing, you might be okay, but you're better off asking an airport staffer for help finding a cab or cabstand. Major airports have taxi information cards for passengers. Always settle on a price before getting into the car. *There are also van and shuttle services in different parts of the city. You will have to ask where it is going and how much it costs. Usually, you will see people lining up and a van will appear and they will board. There are services between Chinatown and Queens (you won’t have to make any transfers if it goes where you need to go!), and also there are separate services in Brooklyn, and Queens. Many of these services are branded as "Dollar Vans" (actually costing $2.00), and follow major bus routes along major avenues in these boroughs and will drop you off and pick up at any corner along the avenue. Some are legal while most aren't and usually compete with each other for customers and may cut some other van drivers off. This is an accepted practice in these boroughs and at times are faster than MTA buses. The illegal vans may not have insurance so you ride at your own risk. Most drivers of these vans have heavy West Indian accents. Some may seem sketchy but for the most part are people just trying to make a living. They usually are helpful with directions. It is rare that incidents occur with them. *While there are pedicabs in New York, they are generally used more for entertainment than for transit and are priced accordingly. They are rare to nonexistent outside of midtown Manhattan. Fares are usually posted on the vehicle.<!-- Needs updating? --> *One may have heard of the NYPD using undercover taxis in policing. Despite concerns, these undercover taxis '''do not''' engage in taxi business. ===By ferry=== [[File:Staten_Island_Ferry_(New_York).jpg|thumb|Staten Island Ferry]] [[File:NYC_Ferry_Vessel_Curiosity_(H-301).jpg|thumb|NYC Ferry]] *The '''[http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/statfery.shtml Staten Island Ferry]''', runs from Battery Park in southern Manhattan to [[Staten Island]]. The ferry carries passengers and bicycles only, runs every 15-20 minutes during rush hours and every 30 minutes at most other times, and is free (so don't be fooled by con artists trying to sell "advance tickets"). Not only does the ferry provide a means of transport, but it offers an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor on its way. '''Even if you don't want to visit Staten Island, taking this trip is highly recommended. It is very popular with tourists.''' Ride on the starboard side of the ferry (right side facing the front) from Manhattan and the port side from Staten Island for the best views (to the west). If you want to take good photographs, try to get on the ferry as soon as the gates open and walk briskly to an open window (few windows are open to the air and will populate quickly). The Manhattan-to-Staten Island route passes slightly closer to the Statue of Liberty than the return route. For security reasons, all passengers must exit the ferry upon reaching the terminal. Passengers intending to make an immediate return trip must exit the ferry, walk through the terminal to the waiting area, then board the next departing ferry. While the Staten Island Ferry also used to carry vehicular traffic, it no longer has since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for security reasons. *'''[https://www.ferry.nyc/ NYC Ferry]''' operates a network of ferries primarily along the East River connecting Manhattan with [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]], [[The Bronx]] and [[Staten Island]]. There is also one route along the Hudson River connecting Midtown West with Staten Island. These ferries cost the same as a bus or subway at $2.75 per ride (30 day passes are also available), with free transfers between ferries for 90 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase from vending machines or through the NYC Ferry app. There is an extra $1 surcharge to bring a bike. Children under the height of 44 inches ride for free when accompanied by an adult. *'''[http://www.nywaterway.com/ New York Waterway]''', operates ferries that connect the city with the [[New Jersey]] Hudson River Waterfront. One-way fares vary in price depending on the route. For example, the ferries from Hoboken, Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial to Midtown cost $9.00 each way, with an additional surcharge for carrying a bike. Reduced fares are offered for children and seniors. ===By car=== {{quote|No one in New York drove; there was too much traffic.|author=Philip J. Fry, ''Futurama''}} [[File:Brooklyn Bridge NY.jpg|thumb|320px|Brooklyn Bridge]] A word of advice about driving in New York City: '''don't.''' A car is inadvisable — street parking is practically nonexistent near crowded areas and tourist attractions, and garage parking rates range from very expensive to plain extortion. Traffic is almost always congested, parking rules are confusing, and many drivers are infamously aggressive. Public transportation options are many, and are quicker, cheaper and more pleasant. That's why many New Yorkers, particularly in Manhattan, don't own cars. If you think of staying in a suburb and commuting to the city by car, better to do as the locals do. Drive to one of the commuter rail stations (see above) or ferry docks. Parking fees at the station, fare, and MetroCard combined are usually much cheaper than parking downtown. Many stations have secure parking areas, however it’s wise to investigate beforehand. Some suburban stations limit their parking to local residents, with enforcement by license plate camera and aggressive ticketing of unregistered vehicles. In Staten Island, parking near the ferry terminal and using the ferry will save you money and time. If you do choose to drive, a smartphone with GPS support and a mapping application with turn-by-turn directions and live traffic conditions support (such as Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze) is invaluable: New York's eternal cycle of road, bridge and tunnel maintenance, not to mention the daily changes created by accidents, festivals and police activity mean that a published paper map may be catastrophically inaccurate, even if it's been published comparatively recently. Note that many rental cars may not have a USB power port and even those that do will not provide a charge cable: bringing your own car power adaptor is a must if you're renting. In Queens, numbers identify not only avenues and streets, but also roads, places, crescents, and lanes, all of which might be near each other. Read the entire street sign. Outer borough highways are confusing and often narrowed to one lane, the potholes could trap an elephant, the signs are sometimes misleading, exits which should appear do not, and signs directing a highway approach drag you through miles of colorful neighborhood (in the wrong direction) before finally letting you onto the highway with a stop sign and a hand's width of merge space. Traffic in New York City roughly follows a hierarchy of precedence, which it is unwise to challenge. Fire engines, ambulances, and police cruisers are given priority, followed by other public service vehicles such as buses, road crews, and sanitation trucks. Beneath them are taxi cabs and delivery trucks. Below ''those'' are other cars. Driving a car with out-of-state license plates (save for perhaps Connecticut or New Jersey) will instantly mark you as an outsider, sometimes resulting in other drivers being more aggressive around you than they would with a local. Suffice it to say, driving in New York is not for the timid or emotionally fragile. However, driving can be an exciting adventure, particularly on the parkways, with their numerous twists and turns. (Just watch out for other drivers, as noted above.) Also, since buses don't serve some of the parkways, driving or taking a taxi might be a workable option for those. Nonetheless, try to use bicycles or walk on the pedestrian trails near those parkways, where they exist; trails are less harrowing and you'd probably enjoy the scenery better. ====Car rental==== The major car rental agencies have offices at all three airports as well as throughout the city. Smaller agencies are also well represented. Be warned that car rentals in New York are generally more expensive than elsewhere in the United States, especially on weekends, when the locals rent cars to get out of the city. Rentals may require a deposit of up to $500 if you do not have a credit card. New York state law caps rental car collision damage waiver at $9 per day ($15 per day for premium cars), which is quite a bit less than in most other states. At that price, it's not a bad idea to add it to your rental, even if you have another source of coverage. (For more on rental car insurance in New York, check out the New York Attorney General's page on the subject. http://www.ag.ny.gov/consumer-frauds/car-rental-tip-sheet) Unlike most other states in the U.S., New York state law requires rental companies to rent to anyone at least 18 years of age, but there are hefty fees for those under 25. Car-sharing services like Zipcar and Hertz 24/7 are very well represented. ====Gas stations==== Gas stations can be found along main streets in the outer boroughs, but are sparse in Manhattan where only a handful exist around the perimeter of the island and in neighborhoods north of Central Park. Avoid filling your gas tank on highways within city limits—these charge a lot more compared to neighborhood gas stations. ====Points of entry==== There are several points of entry/exit into the city from the New Jersey side: the Lincoln Tunnel (midtown/41st Street), the Holland Tunnel (downtown/Canal Street), and the George Washington Bridge (way uptown/178th Street) — all are accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). I-78 east will also feed directly into the Holland Tunnel (US-1/9 is also a popular route). I-80 east will terminate at an I-95 junction, the north route of which will lead directly to the George Washington Bridge. The bridge is also directly accessible from US-46 east. With all of these options, many commuters choose to listen to 24 hour traffic reports on AM stations 880 (every ten minutes on the 8s) and 1010 (every ten minutes on the 1s) to find the least congested route at that time. Weekend traffic delays can easily exceed 60 minutes at some of the tunnels, so plan accordingly! The Midtown Tunnel under the East River is convenient for Long Island travelers, as it becomes the Long Island Expressway. The Queensborough Bridge (aka The 59th Street Bridge) also crosses the East River into Queens, is toll-free, and lands near the mouth of the Midtown Tunnel but requires some automotive manipulation to get onto a highway. Other routes head north and east out of the Bronx, including Interstates 87 (north to Albany) and 95 (northeast to Boston) and the Henry Hudson Parkway, which is along the Hudson River. ====Toll charges==== When [http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/tolls.html entering New York from New Jersey], as well as when driving across bridges and tunnels [http://web.mta.info/bandt/traffic/btmain.html within New York City], you will incur tolls of up to $15, and associated traffic delays. ====Rush hour traffic==== Traveling at off-hours makes sense to avoid rush hour traffic, but highways and roads are still generally packed any time of day. The Cross Bronx Expressway, which is part of I-95 and leads to the George Washington Bridge, is almost always choked with traffic. The Long Island Expressway has heavy eastbound traffic between the morning and evening rushes. The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are 10-minute waits on a good day. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is notorious, and an accident on the Verazzano Bridge without shoulders can cause a backup all the way through the northern part of Staten Island into New Jersey. It is a good idea to check radio traffic reports, especially before crossing a bridge or tunnel. Three different stations have reports every 10 minutes around the clock: 880 AM (on the 8's), 1010 AM (on the 1's), and 1130 AM (on the 5's). Driving cross-town (east-west) in Manhattan during rush hours is especially troublesome because the traffic lights are optimized to move traffic along the north-south roads. Your best bet is to avoid driving in Midtown Manhattan (between the 30s and 50s) whenever possible. If you do drive in Midtown Manhattan crosstown on weekdays, consider using "Thru Streets"—these streets restrict turns onto major avenues at certain intersections and may reduce delays. They are indicated with purple and white signs at intersections. ====Traveling with a commercial vehicle==== If you are traveling with a commercial vehicle (defined as any vehicle designed to transport property with two axles and six tires, or three or more axles) remember that commercial traffic is prohibited on many roadways throughout the city. Commercial traffic is permitted only on roadways designated as Through and Local Truck Routes. [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/commvehicle.shtml Commercial traffic] is prohibited on all multiple-lane roadways designated as "parkways" (such as the Grand Central Parkway, Cross-Island Parkway, or Henry Hudson Parkway) with frequent low bridges. Unfortunately, the majority of fast-moving roadways are designated as parkways in New York City. Commercial traffic is also prohibited on the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Drive in Manhattan. Before traveling anywhere in New York City with a commercial vehicle, refer to [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2011_truck_route_map.pdf the New York City Truck Route Map]. ====Garage parking==== Parking in garages or outdoor lots is usually very expensive, costing as much as $40 per day in Manhattan, although cheap or free lot parking is available at some times at certain locations. Street parking can be free or much cheaper than garage or lot parking, but can be extremely hard to come by. In Manhattan, self-park (or "park-and-lock") is extremely rare. The overwhelming majority of parking facilities in Manhattan have mandatory valet parking, so you must set aside a few dollars for tips, and anticipate the time it will take for a valet to retrieve your vehicle. Self-park garages in Manhattan near major tourist attractions include the Battery Parking Garage in Lower Manhattan, Manhattan Plaza Parking in Midtown Manhattan, and the public parking garage underneath the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the case of parallel parking on the street, "bumping" cars in front of and behind of you to get into and out of a parking spot (known to some as "Braille Parking") is common. If you choose to park on the street, don't be surprised if you find a few new scratches and scrapes on your bumper. As a general rule, hotels in New York do not supply garage parking. The few that do will charge you handsomely for the privilege. There are several websites and mobile apps that can help you find and book parking, including: [http://www.parkme.com/new-york-city-parking ParkMe.com], [http://spothero.com/nyc SpotHero], [http://www.primospot.com PrimoSpot.com], [http://www.parkfast.com ParkFast.com], [http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/ ParkWhiz.com], [http://nyc.bestparking.com/ BestParking.com], [http://en.parkopedia.com Parkopedia.com], [http://www.iconparking.com/ IconParking.com], [http://www.parkfast.com/ ParkFast.com], [http://nycparkingauthority.com/ NYC Parking Authority], and [https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking Parking Panda]. ====Street parking - rules and penalties for violation==== *Check all parking signs carefully. Parking meters demand constant feeding, and are hungry late into the night in some areas. In some parts of Midtown Manhattan, there are pay-and-display meters which are only in effect from 6PM to midnight on weekdays and all day on weekends. In these areas, parking is prohibited during the workday, except for commercial trucks. It is a good idea to keep a roll of quarters in your car, as not all meters accept credit cards. Parking is permitted at broken or missing meters for the time posted on the signs. Parking is illegal at ALL bus stops and within {{ft|15}} of fire hydrants. Yellow lines on the curb have no legal meaning in NYC, so they cannot be relied upon to tell you if you are parked far enough from a hydrant. That said, in most areas the seams in the sidewalk are roughly five feet apart, so leaving at least three "squares" of sidewalk between the hydrant and your bumper is a smart move. Many motorists simply pay garage fees to avoid the anxiety of finding a parking spot and the risks of expensive parking tickets. *New York has "alternate side of the street" [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/alternate-side-parking.shtml parking rules], which may require street parkers to move their cars at different times of the day (such as early morning, or overnight in a few business districts) so that street sweepers can clean the roads. Alternate side rules are suspended on many obscure holidays, while parking meters and other weekday restrictions are only suspended on a few major holidays (not even on all Federal holidays). The current state of parking enforcement can always be found on the "NYC 311" service: dial 311 on any phone, visit [https://www1.nyc.gov/311/ their website] or install the 311 application on your smartphone. *Trying to leave a car parked illegally for very long will often end with a $150 fine, and a vehicle illegally parked in an overcrowded place is very likely to be towed away and face a $300 fine. The New York Police Department operates [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/towed_vehicles/towed_vehicles.shtml the tow pounds]. ====Important rules while driving==== *The speed limit throughout the city is 25 mph (as of November 7, 2014). *Unlike other places in the United States, '''right turns on red are illegal''', except where otherwise posted. While some entrances to New York City have signs alerting motorists that it is illegal to turn on red, other drivers from out of town may not know this rule. *As in the rest of New York State, talking on a cell-phone (without a hands-free device) or texting while driving is illegal. Even if you do have a hands-free device, minimize your talking and prioritize driving. *There are red light cameras at 100 intersections in New York City. A camera will take a picture if you run a red light and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. However, since the camera does not identify who is driving the vehicle, no points will be issued against your drivers' license. *Some bus lanes have video cameras. A camera will take a video if you drive illegally in the bus lane other than to turn right and a fine disputable on the web will be issued in 30 days. *If there is an emergency vehicle trying to get through with its siren blaring, pull over to the side and move forward as necessary. On many one-way streets (avenues in particular), the middle lane is designated as the "FIRE LANE" so that motorists can pull over to either side lane. *Some avenues and many streets have only one-way traffic. Thankfully, one-way streets generally alternate direction, so if your destination is down a one-way street going in the wrong direction, go another block and double-back. A handy mnemonic is "Evens go East," meaning that, for the most part, streets (in Manhattan) with even numbers will head east, and vice-versa. The best gauge to determine a one way street's direction is to check the direction parked cars face. *Be wary of your surroundings when you park your car. While NYC is a safe city for its size, it's not necessarily safe for your car as well. Make it as unworthy to steal as possible. ===By bicycle=== [[File:German cycle lecture Mall CP jeh.JPG|thumb|Cyclotouring group stopping for a lecture in Central Park]] Using a [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bicyclists.shtml bicycle in New York City] is common among New Yorkers and tourists alike. Bike paths can be found in every borough of the city, in three forms: bike lanes (road lanes specifically for bicycles), shared lanes (lanes shared between cars and bicycles), and greenways (roads solely designated to bicycles and pedestrians). Greenways are highly recommended for those wishing to go on a recreational journey. The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway circles (almost) the whole of Manhattan, and protected bikeways exist on some major avenues. However, most destinations will require some street biking. A map of bike paths in New York City can be found [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml here]. Bike shops give out free maps provided by the City. They show bike routes and shops, and indicate the ones that offer rentals. The city has a bike share program called '''[http://citibikenyc.com/ CitiBike]'''. The program has over 750 stations in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. A map can be found [https://account.citibikenyc.com/map here]. To access a bike install the app. You can also visit one of the locations and pay for a pass. A single ride costs $3.81 to unlock plus $0.18 per minute. Return your bike to a station (remember to place it securely in a dock–you will be further fined if the light on the dock does not turn green). CitiBike is good for short trips to a known destination and '''not''' recommended for using a bike for a prolonged period of time. Cycling in Manhattan can often be quicker than taking the subway or a taxi, but it isn't for the fainthearted. The borough's tumultuous traffic makes biking difficult. Aggressive cab drivers, jaywalking pedestrians, potholes and debris on the roads create a cycling experience that might just as well have been taken from Dante's ''Inferno''. If you do venture into the concrete jungle on a bike, make sure you wear a helmet and have sufficient experience in urban cycling. Cycling in Brooklyn and The Bronx can be more rewarding, or not, depending on the neighborhood. There are few bike paths in Queens; however, the roads are bike-friendly for the most part. Cycling is '''not''' recommended in Staten Island. Access is difficult, with the main way to get in being the Staten Island Ferry. There are only a handful of bike paths on the entire island, mostly on the south shore. This is unfortunate, as Staten Island has beautiful displays of nature in some of its parks, most of which are accessible only on foot or by bicycle. If you are looking for scenery, by all means, take your bike with you on the ferry, but do not rely on it for transportation on the street. ==See== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Like most of the great world cities, New York has an abundance of great attractions—so many, that it would be impossible to list them all here. What follows is but a sampling of the most high-profile attractions in New York City; more detailed info can be found in the district pages. A general word of advice on sightseeing in New York: Tourists often spend their entire vacation in New York standing in line (or as New Yorkers say, "on line"). This is often unnecessary; there are usually alternatives. For example, one can choose to avoid the Empire State Building during the day (it is open, and much quieter, late, until 2AM), skip the Statue of Liberty in favor of the Staten Island Ferry, and stay away from the Guggenheim on Monday (it is one of the only museums open that day). Also, there is no reason to stand in line for a Broadway show if you already have a ticket with an assigned seat. If you prefer, get a drink nearby and come back closer to curtain time, when you can walk right in. The lines for bus tours can be absurd because tourists all seem to have exactly the same itinerary - which is get on a bus in the morning in Times Square, get off for the Statue of Liberty, and finish on the East Side in the afternoon. Why not go downtown in the morning, and save Midtown for the afternoon? You will thank yourself for avoiding the crowds. Also, understand that buses are the slowest way to go crosstown in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours, and taxis are not much better. 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The attractions are the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art & same-day admission to The Cloisters, the American Museum of Natural History, Top of the Rock or the Guggenheim Museum, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry or Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. }} * {{see | name=New York Pass | alt= | url=http://www.newyorkpass.com/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices are given as adult price/child (ages 4-12) price. 1 day: $134/$99; 2 day: $199/$159; 3 day: $274/$199; 4 day: $299/$224; 5 day: $339/$244; 7 day: $379/$259; 10 day: $469/$299 |lastedit=2019-07-25| content=Grants access to over 50 top attractions with line skipping privileges. Passes are available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10 days. Remember, you must obtain a ticket in each attraction. You can visit as many attractions as you want in the time period - the more attractions you visit, the more you save. Also includes a free 140 page guide book, but is much better to organize your visits previously, via internet. }} ''See also the district pages for detailed information about attractions. Detail is gradually being moved from this page to the district pages.'' ===Landmarks=== [[Image:Statueofliberty nps.jpg|thumb|Statue of Liberty]] Naturally, [[Manhattan]] possesses the lion's share of the landmarks that have saturated American popular culture. Starting in the [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]], perhaps the most famous of these landmarks is easy to spot - the '''[http://www.nps.gov/stli/ Statue of Liberty]''', a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, and perhaps also the most difficult attraction to access in terms of crowds and the long lines to see it. Nearby '''Ellis Island''' preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Within the Financial District itself, '''Wall Street''' acts as the heart of big business being the home of the '''New York Stock Exchange''', although the narrow street also holds some historical attractions, namely '''Federal Hall''', where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Furthermore, there is a large statue of a bull that tourists often take pictures with. Nearby, the National September 11 Memorial at the '''World Trade Center Site''' commemorates the victims of that fateful day. Connecting the Financial District to [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], the '''Brooklyn Bridge''' offers fantastic views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Moving north to [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], Manhattan's other major business district, you'll find some of New York's most famous landmarks. The '''Empire State Building''' looms over Midtown, with the nearby '''Chrysler Building''' also dominating the landscape. Nearby is the headquarters of '''United Nations''' overlooking the East River and '''Grand Central Terminal''', one of the busiest train stations in the world. Also nearby is the main branch of the '''New York Public Library''', a beautiful building famous for its magnificent reading rooms and the lion statues outside the front door; and '''Rockefeller Plaza''', home to NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, and (during the winter) the famous Christmas Tree and Skating Rink. Still in the Midtown area but just to the west, in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], is the tourist center of New York: '''Times Square''', filled with bright, flashing video screens and LED signs running 24 hours a day. Just to the north is '''[[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]]''', with its lawns, trees and lakes popular for recreation and concerts. ===Museums and galleries=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has some of the finest museums in the world. All the public museums (notably including the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History), which are run by the city, accept donations for an entrance fee, but private museums (especially the Museum of Modern Art) can be very expensive. In addition to the major museums, hundreds of small galleries are spread throughout the city, notably in neighborhoods like Chelsea and Williamsburg. Many galleries and museums in New York close on Mondays, so be sure to check hours before visiting. The following is just a list of highlights; see district pages for more listings. ====Arts and culture==== New York City is home to some of the finest art museums in the country, and in [[Manhattan]], you'll find the grandest of them all. The '''Metropolitan Museum of Art''' in [[Manhattan/Central Park|Central Park]] has vast holdings that represent a series of collections, each of which ranks in its category among the finest in the world. Within this single building you'll find perhaps the world's finest collection of American artwork, period rooms, thousands of European paintings including Rembrandts and Vermeers, the greatest collection of Egyptian art outside Cairo, one of the world's finest Islamic art collections, Asian art, European sculpture, medieval and Renaissance art, and antiquities from around the ancient world. As if all that wasn't enough, the Metropolitan also operates '''The Cloisters''' in Fort Tryon Park in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Upper Manhattan]], which houses a collection of medieval art and incorporates elements from five medieval French cloisters and other monastic sites in southern France in its renowned gardens. Near the Metropolitan, in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]], is the '''Guggenheim Museum'''. Although more famed for its architecture than the collection it hosts, the spiraling galleries are ideal for exhibiting art works. The nearby '''Frick Collection''' houses a smaller though well-regarded collection of paintings by the old masters. In [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], the '''Museum of Modern Art''' (MoMA), holds the most comprehensive collection of modern art in the world, and is so large as to require multiple visits to see all of the works on display, which include Van Gogh's Starry Night and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, as well as an extensive industrial design collection. Midtown is also home to the '''Paley Center for Media''', a museum dedicated to television and radio, including a massive database of old shows. The '''Whitney Museum of American Art''', with a collection of contemporary American art, can be found in the Meatpacking District. In [[Brooklyn]]'s [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Prospect Park]], the '''Brooklyn Museum of Art''' is the city's second largest art museum with excellent collections of Egyptian art, Assyrian reliefs, 19th-century American art, and art from Africa and Oceania, among other things. [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in [[Queens]] is home to a number of art museums, including the '''PS1 Contemporary Art Center''', an affiliate of the Museum of Modern Art, and the '''Museum of the Moving Image''', which showcases movies and the televisual arts. ====Science and technology==== [[Image:Hayden planetarium at night.jpg|thumb|300px|The night is illuminated by the Rose Center for Earth and Space, home of the astronomy wing at the American Museum of Natural History.]] In New York City, no museum holds a sway over children like the '''American Museum of Natural History''' in Manhattan's [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. Containing the Hayden Planetarium, incredible astronomy exhibits, animal dioramas, many rare and beautiful gems and mineral specimens, anthropology halls, and one of the largest collections of dinosaur skeletons in the world, this place offers plenty of stunning sights. Near Times Square in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]], the '''Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum''' takes up a pier on the Hudson River, with the aircraft carrier ''Intrepid'' docked here and holding some incredible air and space craft, including a former British Airways Concorde. Over in the [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] district of Queens, on the grounds of the former World's Fair, is the '''New York Hall of Science''', which incorporates the Great Hall of the fair and now full of hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy. Another standout museum is the '''New York Transit Museum''' in an abandoned subway station in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. The old subway cars are a real treat and the museum is ''a must'' if you're in New York with kids (and well-worth it even if you're not). Until the mid-20th century, New York was a predominantly industrial city. While most factories have been torn down, some neighborhoods, such as SoHo and the Meatpacking District, remain as a heritage of manufacturing. See [[American Industry Tour#Day 4: Metropolitan New York|the American Industry Tour]]. ===Neighborhoods=== Like all great cities, New York is made up of distinct neighborhoods, each of which has its own flavor. Many of the neighborhoods are popular with visitors, and all are best experienced on foot. See individual borough pages ([[Manhattan]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Bronx]], and [[Staten Island]]) for a comprehensive listing of neighborhoods. ===Parks=== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> Though the image many people have of New York is endless skyscrapers and packed sidewalks, the city also boasts numerous lovely parks, ranging from small squares to the 850-acre '''Central Park'''. There are worthwhile parks in every borough, more than enough to keep any visitor busy. These include '''Fort Tryon Park''' in Upper Manhattan, which boasts grand views of the New Jersey Palisades, the grand '''Pelham Bay Park''' in The Bronx, the popular '''Prospect Park''' in Brooklyn, the famous '''Flushing Meadows Park''' in Corona, Queens, site of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the wondrous '''Greenbelt''' in Staten Island, a collection of beautiful parks and protected forests unlike any other park in the city. New York City is also home to portions of the '''[[Gateway National Recreation Area]]'''. Almost any park is a great spot to rest, read, or just relax and watch the people streaming past. To find out more about New York City parks, go to the [http://www.nycgovparks.org/ New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website] and the guide pages for each borough. Except for special events, all NYC parks are closed 1AM–6AM. The exception to this rule is parks affiliated with schools, which are closed for the entire time the sun is down. ==Do== ===Entertainment=== ====Theater and performing arts==== New York boasts an enormous amount and variety of theatrical performances. Most of these are concentrated in Manhattan, particularly the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] around Times Square, where you'll find the major musicals and big-name dramatic works of Broadway. These are the most popular with visitors, with tickets for some shows running to $130 a seat, though discounters make cheaper seats available. And if you're in town in early June (and willing to spend a lot of money), it's possible to purchase tickets to the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest award ceremony and the culmination of the theatrical season in the city. However, you can also find "Off-Broadway" shows (and even the dirt cheap and very small "Off-Off-Broadway" shows) throughout Manhattan that play to smaller audiences and are far less expensive. [http://www.playbill.com Playbill.com] is a good resource for current and upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway info and listings. See the [[Manhattan#Performing arts|Manhattan]] page for more detailed info on theater offerings. Some of New York's (and the world's) most high-profile music and dance halls include the '''Brooklyn Academy of Music''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]], '''Carnegie Hall''' — the premier venue for classical music in the United States — in Manhattan's Theater District, '''Radio City Music Hall''' — home of the Rockettes — in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], and '''Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]], home to the prestigious Chamber Music Society, the Metropolitan Opera ("the Met"), the New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic. There are also numerous small companies putting on more idiosyncratic shows every night of the week. ====Film and television==== New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, home to a huge number of theaters playing independent and repertory programs. Many major US studio releases open earlier in New York than elsewhere (especially in the autumn) and can be found at the major cineplexes (AMC, United Artists, etc.) around the city. As with everything else in New York, movies are quite popular, and even relatively obscure films at unappealing times of the day can still be sold out. It's best to get tickets in advance whenever possible. As many films premiere in New York, you can often catch a moderated discussion with the director or cast after the show. Sometimes even repertory films will have post-screening discussions or parties. Check listings for details. In addition to the many commercial multiplexes throughout the city, some of the more intriguing New York film options include the several theaters in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]] which play independent and foreign releases, many of which are screened only in New York. The '''Film Society at Lincoln Center''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] puts on a terrific repertory program and shows a wide variety of experimental and foreign films, and also hosts the prestigious New York Film Festival in October. Another major film festival is the '''[[Manhattan/TriBeCa|Tribeca]] Film Festival''', held each May and a prominent event in New York's film calendar. The '''Museum of the Moving Image''' in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] in Queens puts on a terrific screening program, with films showing continuously throughout the day, while '''MoMa''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]] puts on a terrific repertory program (and compared to other New York movie theaters, tickets to films at MoMA are a steal). Virtually every major national television network has studios in Manhattan, particularly the Midtown area, and many well-known programs are open to viewers. '''Rockefeller Center''' is home to NBC Studios and its flagship shows, including ''Saturday Night Live'' and ''Today'', and is open for tours. '''Lincoln Square''' boasts programming produced for ABC, such as ''The View'' and ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', at the network's West 66th Street facility. More examples of popular programs you can see in person can be found on the [[Manhattan#Television|Manhattan]] page. ====Parades==== New York City hosts many parades, street festivals and outdoor pageants. The following are the most famous: *'''New York's Village Halloween Parade'''. Each Halloween (October 31) at 7PM. This parade and street pageant attracts 2 million spectators and 50,000 costumed participants along Sixth Avenue between Spring Street and 21st Street. Anyone in a costume is welcome to march; those wishing to should show up between 6PM-9PM at Spring Street and 6th Avenue. *'''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'''. The morning of each Thanksgiving on Central Park West, this parade attracts many spectators and is broadcast on nationwide television. *'''St. Patrick's Day Parade'''. The largest St. Paddy's parade in the world! Route is up 5th Ave from 44th Street to 86th Street and lasts from 11AM to about 2:30. Celebrations in pubs citywide happen the rest of the day and night until the green beer runs out. *''' Labor Day (aka West Indian Day Parade or New York Caribbean Carnival)'''. [[File:West Indian Day Parade 2008.jpg|thumb|300px|West Indian Day Parade-goers in front of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.]]The Labor Day Carnival, or West Indian Carnival, is an annual celebration held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Its main event is the West Indian-American Day Parade, which attracts between one and three million spectators, who watch the parade on its route along Eastern Parkway. ===Sports=== A number of professional and collegiate teams play in the New York metropolitan area. *The '''New York Yankees''' play [[Baseball in the United States|Major League Baseball]] at '''Yankee Stadium''' in the Bronx (East 161st Street and River Avenue. Subway: 4, B, D to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium). One of the most storied and lucrative sports franchises in the world, the Yankees have won 27 World Series championships in all. *'''Citi Field''' in Flushing Meadows (126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is home to the '''New York Mets''', who also play in Major League Baseball. *In addition to its many concerts and the annual Westminster Dog Show, '''Madison Square Garden''' hosts the '''New York Knicks''' of the NBA and '''New York Rangers''' of the NHL, plus annual postseason college basketball for the Big East Conference and the National Invitation Tournament. It had been home to the New York Liberty of the WNBA through the 2017 season, but that team now shares Barclays Center with the Brooklyn Nets. (Pennsylvania Plaza. Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th Street-Penn Station) *Long based in New Jersey, the '''Brooklyn Nets''' basketball team moved to the new '''Barclays Center''' in Brooklyn (Vanderbilt Yards. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center) in 2012. The aforementioned '''New York Liberty''', now owned by the Nets' owner, moved to Barclays Center in 2021 (delayed from 2020 by COVID-19). * Other NHL teams are the '''New York Islanders''' and '''New Jersey Devils'''. The Islanders now play at '''UBS Arena''' in Elmont, just outside Queens and a little less than 20 miles east of Midtown (LIRR: Elmont, eastbound only until late 2022, with free shuttle buses to/from Queens Village provided for westbound travelers), which opened in November 2021. Notably, the arena is next to the Belmont Park horse racing track. The Devils skate at the '''Prudential Center''' in Newark, New Jersey, 12 miles west of midtown. *Two National Football League teams play at '''MetLife Stadium''' in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10 miles northwest of midtown Manhattan. The '''New York Giants''' in the National Football Conference have won four Super Bowls, while the '''New York Jets''' of the American Football Conference have won one. * {{do | name=Brooklyn Cyclones | alt= | url=http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Play Minor League Baseball (South Atlantic League- North Division) at '''Maimonides Park''' (Subway: D, F, Fd, N, Q at Coney Island–Stilwell Avenue). They are an owned and opereated High-A affiliate of the Mets, one of the surviving Short Season A teams that moved to full-season play in 2021. }} *2022 Brings the addition of the '''Staten Island FerryHawks''', of the MLB Partner Atlantic League. They take over for the former Staten Island Yankees. * The Knicks and Nets both field teams in the NBA G League, the official minor league of the NBA, with both playing in the suburbs. The '''Westchester Knicks''' play at Westchester County Center in [[White Plains]], while the '''Long Island Nets''' play at the Nassau Coliseum, the former home of the Islanders in Uniondale (a bit more than 25 miles east of Midtown). *There are three top-level soccer franchises, two men's and one women's, in the Tri-State area. The '''New York Red Bulls''' (Major League Soccer) play home matches at '''Red Bull Arena''' in Harrison, New Jersey, 11 miles from midtown Manhattan. '''New York City FC''' (partially owned by the Yankees) became the Tri-State's second MLS team in 2015; they are playing in Yankee Stadium until they can build a new stadium of their own. '''NJ/NY Gotham FC''', a member of the National Women's Soccer League, has shared Red Bull Arena with the Red Bulls since 2020. * Maimonides Park also hosts '''Rugby United New York''', which began play in Major League Rugby (rugby union) in 2019. * NCAA Division I athletic programs around New York City include the following: ** '''St. John's Red Storm''' (St. John's University) in Jamaica, Queens. Higher-profile men's basketball games are often played at the Garden. ** '''Seton Hall Pirates''' (Seton Hall University) in South Orange, New Jersey (20 miles west of midtown). Men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Rutgers Scarlet Knights''' (the main campus of Rutgers University) in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey, with most of the athletic facilities in the latter (40 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Army Black Knights''' (United States Military Academy) in West Point, New York (50 miles north of midtown). ** '''Columbia Lions''' (Columbia University) in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. ** '''Fordham Rams''' (Fordham University) in Fordham, Bronx. ** '''Manhattan Jaspers''' (Manhattan College) in Riverdale, Bronx. ** '''LIU Sharks''' (Long Island University), with some sports (most notably basketball) in Downtown Brooklyn and others (most notably football) in the Nassau County community of Brookville (25 miles east of midtown). The Sharks started play in the 2019–20 school year following the university's decision to merge the sports teams of its two main campuses. ** '''St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers''' (St. Francis College) in Brooklyn Heights. ** '''Wagner Seahawks''' (Wagner College) in Grymes Hill, Staten Island. ** '''Iona Gaels''' (Iona College) in New Rochelle, New York (20 miles northeast of midtown). ** '''NJIT Highlanders''' (New Jersey Institute of Technology) in Newark, New Jersey (9 miles west of midtown). A few men's basketball games are played at the Prudential Center. ** '''Saint Peter's Peacocks''' (Saint Peter's University) in Jersey City, New Jersey (9 miles southwest of midtown). ** '''Stony Brook Seawolves''' (Stony Brook University) in Stony Brook in Suffolk County (55 miles east of midtown). *The '''USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center''' in Flushing Meadows (Corona Park. Subway: 7 to Mets-Willets Point) is the site of the '''US Open tennis tournament''', held yearly in late August and early September. *Part of horse racing's Triple Crown, the '''Belmont Stakes''' are run in June at '''Belmont Park''' (LIRR: Belmont Park when track is open) in nearby Elmont, 20 miles east of midtown Manhattan and also next to the new UBS Arena. (The exact timing is five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, a race that is always held on the first Saturday of May.) ==Learn== Unsurprisingly, New York City, the largest city in the United States, is home to many colleges and universities. Among these universities, '''[http://www.columbia.edu Columbia University]''' and '''[http://www.nyu.edu/ New York University] (NYU)''' are undoubtedly the most prestigious (but also the most expensive). Another notable university is '''[http://www.rockefeller.edu/ Rockefeller University]''', at which several significant biomedical discoveries were made, though unlike the other two, it does not have undergraduate programs and only admits graduate students. And the city also has its very own system of public colleges, '''City University of New York''', with every borough represented among its numerous branches. ==Buy== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York City has a reputation for being one of the world's most expensive cities, and it can be, particularly when it comes to accommodation. That being said, there are ways to limit the damage; food is available from many halal food trucks for $7-10, which will get you rice with meat, vegetables and a soft drink, and you can still find inexpensive pizza slices at many of the hole-in-the-wall pizzerias throughout the city. Supermarkets and convenience stores generally also sell basic items at reasonable prices (by Western standards). New York's public bathroom infrastructure is lacking, so buying an item at a facility with a bathroom is generally advisable if you are far from your accommodation. New York is the fashion capital of the United States, and is a major shopping destination for people around the world. The city boasts an unmatched range of department stores, boutiques, and specialty shops. Some neighborhoods boast more shopping options than most other American cities and have become famous as consumer destinations. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found in New York, including clothing, cameras, computers and accessories, music, musical instruments, electronic equipment, art supplies, sporting goods, and all kinds of foodstuffs and kitchen appliances. See the '''borough pages''' and '''district sub-pages''' for listings of some of the more important stores and major business districts, of which there are several. New York state has a sales tax exemption on all clothing items that cost less than $100. The popular place to begin is Manhattan, most notably Fifth Avenue in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown Manhattan]], where the iconic flagship stores of many major department stores such as [http://www.saksfifthavenue.com Saks Fifth Avenue] and [http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ Bergdorf Goodman] are located. Other notable department stores in Manhattan include the world-famous [http://l.macys.com/new-york-ny Macy's] at Herald Square, [https://www.bloomingdales.com/ Bloomingdale's] on 59th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues, and [https://www.nordstrom.com/ Nordstrom] on Broadway at 57th Street. Of course, for dirt-cheap knockoffs, the various Chinatowns in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn respectively are the place to go. New York City is not known for budget shopping, but during major sales, such as the Black Friday sale after Thanksgiving, prices of some out-of-season items have been known to be slashed by as much as 50%, meaning that it is possible to find good deals for genuine luxury brand-name items if you are there at the right time. Savvy New Yorkers shop after Christmas and especially after New Year's. ===Buying art=== Anyone can freely create, display, and sell art, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, DVDs, and CDs, based on freedom of speech rights. Thousands of artists earn their livings on New York's streets and parks. Common places to find street artists selling their work are SoHo, the Financial District and near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ===Outlets=== New York City has a number of retail outlet locations, offering substantial discounts and the opportunity to purchase ends-of-line and factory seconds. ===Convenience stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets=== Basic food, drinks, snacks, medicine, and toiletries can be found at decent prices at the ubiquitous '''[http://www.duanereade.com/ Duane Reade]''' (owned by Walgreens), '''CVS''', and '''Rite Aid''' stores. For a more authentically New York experience, stop by one of the thousands of bodegas/delis/groceries. Although some of these stores have a somewhat ramshackle appearance, they are reliable though often not the cheapest places to purchase groceries, water, flowers, coffee, and cooked food, typically 24/7. There are several local and regional chains of supermarkets represented all over the city, including '''Associated''', '''C-Town''', '''D'Agostino's''', '''Foodtown''', '''Gristedes''' and '''Key Food''', and '''Fairway''' and '''West Side Market''' have a few locations. There are also chains such as '''Hong Kong Supermarket''' and '''H-Mart''', which cater primarily to Chinese and Korean customers, respectively. National chains selling food include '''Trader Joe's''', '''Whole Foods Market''', '''Costco''' (mostly in bulk) and '''Target'''. ===Shopping in airports=== Most shops in New York-area airports are chain outlets, the same as can be found in most large airports in the world, so it's pretty difficult to feel the spirit of the fashion capital if you only have 2 hours waiting for a connecting flight. At JFK, JetBlue Airways' new Terminal 5 is populated with modern, cutting-edge restaurants and shops, but terminals 4 and 8 are also relatively good places for retail and duty-free shopping. ===Street vendors=== In New York City it is common for street vendors to set up tables on the sidewalk, close to the curb, and sell items. They are required to obtain a permit to perform this activity, but it is legal. Purchasing from these vendors is generally legitimate, although buying brand name goods from them (particularly expensive clothing and movies) is generally ill-advised unless you want cheap imitation products. It is considered safe to buy less expensive goods from these vendors, but most will not accept payment by credit card, so you will have to bring cash. Be particularly wary of any street vendor that does not sell from a table (especially vendors who approach you with their merchandise in a briefcase), as these goods are almost certainly cheap imitation products. ==Eat== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> New York has, as you might expect of the Big Apple, all the eating options covered and you can find almost every type of food available and every cuisine of the world represented. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants, ranging from dingy cheap pizza-by-the-slice joints to $500-a-plate ''prix fixe'' sushi. Thousands of delis, bodegas, and grocery stores dot every corner of the city and do it yourself meals are easy and cheap to find. [[Street food]] comes in various tastes, ranging from the ubiquitous New York hot dog vendors to the many middle eastern carts at street corners in Midtown. [[Fast food in North America| Fast food]] is as plentiful and as diverse as you can imagine. Fruit stalls appear at many intersections from spring to fall with ready-to-eat strawberries, bananas, apples, etc. available at very low cost. Vegetarian and vegan options abound throughout the city. ===Don't leave without trying=== ====New York pizza==== [[File:NewYorkSlice.jpg|thumb|300px|A slice of the real deal]] A peculiarly New York thing, a true New York pizza is a plain cheese pizza with a very thin crust (sometimes chewy, sometimes crisp), and an artery-hardening sheen of grease on top. From just about any pizzeria, you can get a whole pie with a variety of toppings available, or a "dollar slice" if you just want a piece of plain cheese pizza. The "dollar slice" cost $1 at the start of the 21st century, but prices have risen, and it may cost anywhere between $1.50 and $4 before sales tax, depending on the place and any toppings you want. Just fold in half lengthwise, grab a lot of napkins, and eat – the quintessential meal on the go in New York. Dollar-slice places can be found all over the city, and include the many different variations of "Ray's Pizza", all of which claim to be the original thing. However, perhaps the most respected of the corner joints is the wildly popular '''Joe's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]]. But while pizza in New York is generally considered a fast food, the most respected pizzerias in the city are those that act like sit-down restaurants, and some of them serve whole pies only, no slices. Except for DiFara's, all the following pizzerias use a classic New York style of coal-fired, rather than gas-fired ovens, which allows them to bake their pizza for a very short time at very high temperatures, producing a unique style of crispy, slightly charred crust that makes their output quite different from the average corner slice shop. Every New Yorker has their own personal favorite, but several routinely make it to the top of the list. '''Lombardi's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Little Italy]] is regarded as the oldest pizzeria in town and continues to draw in big crowds of tourists, but '''Patsy's''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|East Harlem]] has long been regarded by connoisseurs as serving perhaps the purest example of plain New York-style coal-oven pizza (don't order any toppings, though). [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is the center of pizza on Manhattan, home to not only Joe's but also the classic '''John's''' and the popular '''Arturo's'''. In Brooklyn, '''Grimaldi's''' in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|DUMBO]] is hugely popular with lines that go down the street, while '''Totonno's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]] and '''Di Fara's''' in [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Midwood]] remain mainstays with the locals. There are also excellent brick-oven establishments serving Neapolitan or other styles of pizza that are not classic New York but well worth having. ====New York hot dog==== Nothing represents New York [[street food]] like the almighty hot dog. Affectionately called "dirty water dogs" by the locals, a New York hot dog is typically all-beef, served in a plain bun, and topped with mustard, ketchup, relish, or any combination of the three. You can get one from pushcarts on seemingly every street corner and park in the city. Just wrap the dog in a paper napkin and walk along the sidewalk trying not to let the toppings slip and slide all over your hands. And of course, both ballparks make sure to keep their fans' hot dog needs satisfied. However, there are a few places that go a step beyond the typical dirty water dog, with better cooked dogs and a much greater variety of toppings available. Many hot dog enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to the original hot dog stand, '''Nathan's''' on [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Coney Island]], although locals generally view it as a tourist trap. In Manhattan, '''Papaya King''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]]) and '''Gray's Papaya''' (on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]) are favorites, so-named because they also serve tropical drinks with their frankfurters. In addition to their sandwiches, '''Katz's''' on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] is also reputed for an excellent deli dog. In the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]], '''Crif Dogs''' draws people in for their deep-fried, beef-and-pork (and often bacon-wrapped!) dogs. '''Dominick's''' food truck commands a fiercely loyal crowd, who flock to a quiet side of [[Queens/Forest Park|Queens]] to get a taste. People looking for a good bratwurst should try the '''Hallo Berlin''' cart on 54th and Fifth in [[Manhattan/Midtown|Midtown]], while Chicago purists should head to the '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]]. ====New York bagel==== There is no bagel like the New York bagel anywhere else in the world. Bagels are a doughnut-shaped round of boiled dough that is then baked until it has a distinctive, chewy, sweet interior and a leathery outer crust. They arrived from the Old World with Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and have become utterly New York in character. You can get bagels anywhere in the city, but for the best bagels you may have to trek away from the main tourist sites. The key point, though, is get them when they are hot (and that does not mean reheated in the microwave). Some places actively discourage toasting; try them fresh out of the oven. Good bagel shops will offer a variety of cream cheese spreads and sandwich stuffings, like lox, salmon, tofu spreads, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Many bagel shops are extremely generous with their cream cheese; locals will order "just a schmear" to get a more reasonable amount. On Manhattan, many people swear by '''Ess'a Bagel''' in [[Manhattan/Midtown East|Midtown]], with their giant bagels and huge variety of toppings, although bagel purists respect '''Murray's''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] and [[Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea]] for their refusal to allow toasting. Other places in Manhattan which command fiercely loyal followings are '''Brooklyn Bagel''', also in Chelsea, and '''Absolute Bagels''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. In Brooklyn, '''Bagel Hole''' in [[Brooklyn/Prospect Park|Park Slope]] is a no-frills place with smaller bagels, and is often ranked as one of the top bagels in the city, while over in a quiet section of [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Queens]], '''Bagel Oasis''' is regularly considered among the very best. ====New York pastrami sandwich==== [[File:Katz's Deli - Lunch.jpg|thumb|300px|Corned beef piled high on rye: a Reuben at Katz's]] Another delicacy brought over by Jewish immigrants, pastrami sandwiches are another specialty of New York City. A "Reuben", a grilled sandwich piled high with corned beef, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut between two slices of rye bread, is always a good choice. A good deli sandwich doesn't come cheap: be prepared to spend upwards of $20 for a good sandwich, due to the fact that these meats are prepared using natural methods now outmoded by artificial flavorings and mass production. Many delis also serve other Jewish specialties, such as matzo ball soup. If you want pastrami, your best bet is '''Katz's Delicatessen''', an institution on the [[Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side]] that's been serving up excellent sandwiches for over a century. '''2nd Ave Deli''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is a famous kosher deli that's a real throwback to the Jewish delis of old. And if you find yourself over in [[Brooklyn/East|East Brooklyn]], '''Mill Basin Deli''' is known for some of the best pastrami in Brooklyn. ====New York desserts==== Another New York claim to fame is the '''New York cheesecake''', which relies upon heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks to add a richness and a smooth consistency. It was made famous by '''Junior's''', which still commands a loyal crowd with two locations in Midtown, although the original is in [[Brooklyn/Downtown|Downtown Brooklyn]]. Other favorites are '''Eileen's''' in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|NoLiTa]], '''Lady M''' and '''Two Little Red Hens''' in the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] and '''S&S''' in the [[Bronx]] (whose cheesecake is also sold at Zabar's on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]). Another dessert of New York origin is the '''egg cream''', also often referred to as a "chocolate egg cream", a blend of chocolate syrup, milk, and seltzer water (note the curious absence of either egg or cream). Though not often on the menu at many diners, many will still prepare one for you if you ask for one. You can also find them in surprising places, like the tiny Ray's Candy Store in the [[Manhattan/East Village|East Village]]. ===Restaurants=== Maybe it's the size of New Yorkers' tiny kitchens, or perhaps it's the enormous melting-pot immigrant populations, but either way, this city excels at every kind of restaurant. There are fancy famous-chef restaurants, all ethnic cuisines and fusion/updates of ethnic cuisines (second-generation immigrants tweaking their family tradition), plus all the fashionable spots, casual bistros, lounges for drinking and noshing and more. It's only a slight exaggeration to say that virtually every type of cuisine is available in New York. And in some neighborhoods you'll find many national and regional styles represented. However, certain neighborhoods, particularly those in [[Queens]], really shine in terms of the sheer variety available to visitors. Where Manhattan's high rents often result in expensive restaurants and sometimes watered-down, unnaturally sweetened food, Queens' vast array of cuisines are often served primarily to patrons from the country where it originated. Not that Manhattan is completely bereft by any stretch, however: a wide variety of Chinese options can be found in [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] and [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], there's the small [[Manhattan/Midtown#Eat|Koreatown]] with some very good (but not necessarily cheap) restaurants, [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Washington Heights]] is the center for Dominican food, [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]] is full of Japanese eateries of various types, and part of [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] is known as "Curry Hill" for its proliferation of Indian restaurants. But in Queens, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] offers a vast and diverse array of Chinese (including Northeastern, Sichuan, Hunanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Korean, and Indian eateries; [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] includes a prominent Indian section among a vast Latin American neighborhood whose eateries span the American continents from Chilean to Mexican and almost everything in between; nearby Elmhurst features various Southeast Asian (for example Vietnamese and Thai, with a couple of Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants thrown in) and Chinese cuisines, [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]] has locally well-known halal restaurants among a very diverse set of good establishments; nearby Astoria is best known for its Mediterranean food; and [[Queens/Forest Park|Rego Park]] has Uzbek dining halls. In Brooklyn, [[Brooklyn/Coney Island and Brighton Beach|Brighton Beach]] is noted for its Russian eateries, while [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Sunset Park]] is home to a third Chinatown as well as plenty of Malaysian and Vietnamese options. Italian options can be found in virtually every neighborhood, although a higher number appear in [[Staten Island]], [[Manhattan/East Village|the East Village]], [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]], heavily Italian parts of Brooklyn like [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bensonhurst]] and [[Brooklyn/Southwest Brooklyn|Bay Ridge]], and the area around Arthur Avenue in the [[Bronx]]. (Italian restaurants in Manhattan's "Little Italy" are mostly for tourists only, and New Yorkers generally avoid Mulberry St. between Canal and Broome. Likewise, you would be hard pressed to find locals eating in the chain restaurants [including chain pizzerias] around Times Square.) Due to the higher cost of living, you are in general expected to tip more in New York City than in other parts of the U.S. As a general rule, tips should start at 18% of the cost of the meal for adequate service, and may go up to 25% for service that goes above and beyond what is expected. ====Dress codes==== Restaurants with entrees under $35 are unlikely to have any preference about what their customers wear. Of course, like most major cities, New York has some expensive, extremely fashionable restaurants that care about, and enforce, a certain level of dress among their customers - but "jackets only" restaurants are very uncommon nowadays to the point at which the restaurant's reputation would make the fact known. If you're from elsewhere in the US and wish to "pass" as a local within Manhattan, pay attention to your shoes and coat. Most local exclusiveness is pretty understated, but where it exists it's generally to distinguish locals from nightlife commuters from New Jersey and Long Island that supposedly threaten to rob bar-filled neighborhoods of their local color. Therefore, if your style doesn't fit in but is obviously from outside the US, you may find yourself welcomed as graciously as any local, if not more so. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarians and vegans will find New York to be a paradise with hundreds of vegetarian-only restaurants and good veggie options in even the most expensive places. There are many vegetarian-only restaurants with offerings varying from macrobiotic food to Ayurvedic thalis or Asian Buddhist food. But, more importantly, almost every restaurant at every point on the price scale has vegetarian dishes that are more than an afterthought. Even '''Per Se''', one of the most expensive and sought after restaurants in the city, has a seven course vegetarian tasting menu well worth the expense. DIY vegetarians will have no problem finding fresh vegetables, a wide variety of cheese, bread, and prepared vegetarian foods in New York supermarkets. ===Street food=== [[File:StreetfoodNY.jpg|thumb|300px|One of the many, many food carts in the city]] Nothing differentiates New York more from other American (and European) cities than the astonishing amount of [[street food|food cooked and served on the streets]]. Starting with the thousands of hot dog stands on almost every street corner, the possibilities are endless. People trek to [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] in Queens for a nibble of the famous arepas of the '''Arepa Lady'''. Freshly cooked Indian dosas are served up for a pittance at the '''NY Dosas''' stand in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Washington Square Park]]. The '''Trinipak''' cart on 43rd and Sixth in Midtown serves delicious Trinidadian/Pakistani food. Danny Meyer, the famous restaurateur, runs the burger stand '''Shake Shack''' in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Madison Square Park]] as well as several other locations throughout the city. The halal offerings in Midtown are legendary ('''Kwik-Meal''' on 45th and Sixth; '''Halal Guys''' on 53rd and Sixth and many others). Most carts serve lunch from about 11AM to 5 or 6PM in the evening and disappear after dark, so look for a cart near you, smell what's cooking, and enjoy a hot and often tasty lunch for a few dollars (a meal costs anywhere from about $2 to $8). Mornings, from about 6AM to 10AM, the streets are dotted with coffee carts that sell coffee, croissants, bagels, and Danish pastries and are good for a cheap breakfast: small coffee and bagel for a dollar or so. From 10AM to 7PM, many vendors sell lunch and dinner choices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros, and halal. Other street vendors sell Italian ices, pretzels, ice cream, and roasted peanuts. Also, look around for the coffee truck (often found in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]]), dessert truck, and the Belgian waffle truck that roam around the city. ===Do it yourself=== New York's many markets and grocery stores make preparing your own food interesting and easy. Almost every grocery store, deli, or bodega has a prepared foods section where you can make your own salad (beware, you are charged by the pound!) or buy ready to eat foods such as burritos, tacos, curries and rice, lasagna, pastas, pre-prepared or freshly-made sandwiches, and many other types of foods. Any supermarket will have enough to take away to the park or your hotel room for a low cost meal. '''Whole Foods''' has five New York City locations, all with a variety of foods and a clean place to sit and eat. '''Zabar's''' on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]] is very famous, with a huge selection of foodstuffs and expensive foods as well as cooking supplies. There is also a '''Trader Joe's''' at [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Union Square]] and in 6 other locations every borough but the Bronx for cheap but delicious supermarket buys, and '''Western Beef''' supermarkets offer more foods from different ethnicities than average supermarkets. If you have a place to cook, you'll find almost any kind of food in New York though you may have to travel to the outer boroughs for ethnic ingredients. Most supermarkets have Thai, Chinese, and Indian sauces to add flavor to your pot, and many, especially in Upper Manhattan, have the ingredients necessary for a Mexican or Central American meal, but go to [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for the best Chinese ingredients, Little India in [[Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Murray Hill]] for Indian ingredients, [[Queens/Flushing-Northeast|Flushing]] for all things Chinese or Korean, [[Queens/Jackson Heights|Jackson Heights]] for Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and South Asian, [[Brooklyn/Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush|Flatbush and Crown Heights]] for Jamaican, [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Williamsburg]] for Kosher, and [[Brooklyn/Williamsburg|Greenpoint]] for Polish. Ask around for where you can get your favorite ethnic ingredients and you'll find traveling around in local neighborhoods a rewarding experience. ==Drink== <!-- ATTENTION ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS PAGE!! New York City is a huge city, so all individual listings should be in the appropriate district articles, and this section should contain a brief overview. --> '''Last call''' can be as late as 4AM, although many establishments will let you stay beyond that, especially in the outer boroughs. It is not uncommon to be locked in a bar after 4AM so people can keep drinking. Wine and liquor are sold at '''liquor stores''', and are not sold at delis or supermarkets. Beer cannot be bought between 4AM and 8AM on Sunday morning (although if you look hard, you can get around this). As in most American cities, drinking alcoholic beverages on the street is illegal. The law is flouted openly in many areas, but bars will not generally let you take your drink outside. ===Popular nightlife neighborhoods=== The only thing about New York City that changes faster than the subway map or the restaurants is the bar scene. While some established watering holes have been around for decades or centuries, the hot spot of the moment may well have opened last week and could likely close just as quickly. On [[Manhattan#Drink|Manhattan]], '''Greenwich Village''' is probably the best neighborhood to go if you are in town for just a brief period, full of locals of all ages, especially students attending NYU. '''Chelsea''' has lots of clubs and a thriving gay scene, and if you are European and looking for a discothèque, this is where you want to be. The '''Meatpacking District''' holds trendier bars and clubs and some expensive restaurants. The '''Lower East Side''', formerly the dingy alternative to the West Village, has become trendier today, with an influx of hipsters. The '''East Village''' also has lots of bars, as well as a sizeable cluster of Japanese bars. Nearby, '''Alphabet City''', once a dangerous drug-addled hell hole, has since cleaned up and is loaded with bars. '''Murray Hill''' is more hip with the 30-year-old crowd, with many Indian restaurants and plenty of watering holes, including a couple of fireman bars and an all Irish whiskey pub. '''Times Square''' is a very touristy area with a few classy hotel rooftop bars, although very few New Yorkers would be caught dead at these places. In [[Brooklyn#Drink|Brooklyn]], '''Williamsburg''' is the capital of NYC's hipster scene, and many of New York's small music venues are here. '''Bay Ridge''' has one of the highest concentrations of bars in the city in a neighborhood that has been generally Irish/Italian and does not have the hipster/yuppie scene common in New York. '''Park Slope''', however, is the yuppie capital of New York and you are more likely to find a tea house serving soy milk than a bar here. There is some low-key nightlife, although this has been on the decline. A number of lesbian bars are in this area. [[Queens#Drink|Queens]] is home to '''Woodside''', an Irish neighborhood great for happy hour and drinking festivities before a Mets baseball game. '''Astoria''' is home to Queens' Bohemian Hall Beer Garden, which covers an entire city block, is walled and filled with trees, indoor and outdoor tables and a cool crowd, and serves great Czech and German beer. And on [[Staten Island#Drink|Staten Island]], '''St. George''' has a few bars located south of the ferry terminal, with good live music. ===Jazz=== NYC has a pretty confident claim to be the world capital of jazz. It exerts a brain drain influence on the rest of the country's most talented jazz musicians, and the live music scene is simply thriving. This goes for all styles of jazz, (except pre-swing trad jazz, which safely belongs to [[New Orleans]]): Latin, modern, fusion, experimental, bebop, hard bop, you name it. '''The Blue Note''' in [[Manhattan/Greenwich Village|Greenwich Village]] is probably the most famous extant jazz club in the world, with nightly headliners and cover charges to match. The '''Village Vanguard''' is a legendary hole-in-the-wall (also in Greenwich Village), having played host to most of the greats going back to 1935. Other top (i.e., famous—there are fabulous lesser-known places to hear jazz throughout the city) clubs include '''Birdland''' in the [[Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District]] and the '''Cotton Club''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Harlem]]. If the high cover charges in this expensive city are giving you the blues, look at '''Smalls''' and '''Fat Cat''', which are within a block of each other in Greenwich Village and keep the covers as low as possible, so that musicians can actually afford to come! ===Salsa=== Would it be too provocative to declare New York the home of salsa? Possibly, but there's a reason to consider it. Salsa originated in [[Cuba]], but its second home was New York (especially the [[Bronx]]), where it truly exploded and developed into a global phenomenon, driven by innovations from Cuban and later Puerto Rican immigrants. Latin dance, particularly salsa (danced on the two) and other Afro-Caribbean varieties, remains enormously popular, although it's now centered more on a semi-professional ballroom-dancing crowd rather than Latino communities. The '''Copacabana''' near [[Manhattan/Theater District|Times Square]] dates back to 1940, and is probably the city's best known Latin dance club. Other well known options include '''Club Cache''' also near Times Square, the very Dominican '''El Morocco''' in [[Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan|Spanish Harlem]], and '''Iguana''' in [[Manhattan/Theater District|west Midtown]]. Many venues in the city hold a salsa night once a week, so poke around the city papers for event listings. ==Sleep== ===Hotels=== New York has some of the most expensive accommodations in the world. Expect to pay $100–$200 for a budget room with shared bath, $250–$350 for a mid-range hotel with a decent room and a restaurant and/or room service; and much higher in a high end hotel. Most accommodations below $200 in Manhattan are a small room with space only for a bed, a TV, perhaps a sink, and little else. Cheaper accommodations may have communal bathrooms (although many will have a sink in the room). Be warned that the quality of hotels varies significantly and, in many cheap hotels away from the center such as along the West Side Highway or in the outer reaches of Queens, you may share the premises with hourly customers! As New York is a popular destination throughout the year, it is necessary to make reservations well in advance. If you plan to be in the city during the height of the tourist season, booking months in advance would be wise. ===Hostels=== Expect to pay up to $50 for a hostel. There are several hostels in Manhattan including two [http://www.jazzhostels.com Jazz Hostels] (located at 36 West 106th Street and 184 Eleventh Avenue) and one official [[Hostelling International]] hostel (located at 891 Amsterdam Avenue--between 102nd and 103rd Streets--in Manhattan), there are many places that call themselves "hostel" and offer accommodations below $100 a night. Some cater exclusively to students. You are strongly advised to make reservations months in advance. ===Taxes=== Room rates are typically quoted excluding taxes, so expect your actual bill to be materially higher than the quoted rate. Taxes include New York State and New York City sales tax (8.875%), a New York City Hotel Occupancy Tax (varies but, for rooms above $40, $2 + 5.875%), and a surcharge of $1.50. For a $100 per night room, expect to pay $117.75, after taxes are taken into account. ===Alternatives to Manhattan accommodations=== You don't have to stay in Manhattan. There are many hotels just outside Manhattan in [[Queens/Long Island City|Long Island City]], [[Queens]], [[Brooklyn]] and [[New Jersey]] that are cheaper than hotels in Manhattan. Also, due to the high accommodation prices and insider knowledge of the locals, you may want to consider a [[hospitality exchange]]. ===Off-season=== Lower accommodation prices are also generally available in January and February, the end of August, and on Sunday nights. ==Connect== Find free wireless wifi & hotspot across the city online at [http://www.openwifinyc.com/ openwifinyc], [http://www.nycwireless.net/ NYC Wireless], and [http://www.wififreespot.com/ WiFi Free Spot]. Wireless is available in city parks and quite a few public libraries. The Apple store has dozens of computers set up and doesn't seem to mind that many people use them for free internet access, but they can be pretty busy at times. Easy Internet Cafe and FedEx Office are just some of the internet cafes which offer broadband internet at reasonable prices. Finding a store with an open power outlet may be difficult so be sure your device is fully charged and its battery is working properly. Public phones are less and less common, but there are now some free phone charging stations on the street if you are running out of power. Remember to include the 1 and area code when dialing from any phone in New York City - including private "land line" phones in buildings - as 11-digit dialing is always in effect, even when dialing locally. However, you don't need to dial 1 from a cell phone. ==Stay safe== New York was through 2019 statistically the safest large city in the United States, and its crime rate per person was lower than the national average and the crime rate of many small towns, but 2020 saw a frightening jump in shootings, people being pushed onto the subway tracks and bias crimes, with those against people who are or look Asian increasing at the greatest rate, and the violence continued in 2021 and into 2022. That said, the spike still leaves the city much safer than it used to be in the 1980s and 90s. You can be assured of a high police presence in Times Square, public transportation hubs and other major crowded places. In spite of a sharp rise in subway crimes, some of them sensational, rates are still way below the levels in the 1980s, and it is generally safe to travel around at night in the subway as long as you use common sense and keep a moderate level of vigilance. The most common crime against tourists (not including being overcharged!) is bag snatching. Never let go of your handbag (putting other bags down is OK, as long as you guard them carefully), especially in the subway but also when eating at a restaurant. Take special care if you are sitting outdoors or in a crowded self-service restaurant. Leave your passport and other valuables that you don't need to carry in a hotel safe or hidden in your suitcase. Don't flaunt a wad of money if you can help it; if you want to be safer, count your money in your room before you go out and take only what you think you may need. Unless you have protective outer wear, consider not wearing expensive jewelry, and hide valuables like cameras when you're not using them. While muggings are rare, they do happen. Take a tip from seasoned New Yorkers and always try to be aware of who's walking near you in all directions (especially behind you), at all times. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially if you find yourself on a lightly traveled or poorly lit street. Certain neighborhoods that are off the tourist path should be avoided in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Riverside Park and Central Park can be dangerous at night. If you go to an evening outdoor concert at one of the parks, follow the crowd out of the park before heading toward your destination. Airport-style security is common at buildings, museums and tourist attractions, even the Main Branch of the New York Public Library. Generally you can expect to have your bags checked (either manually by a security guard or through an x-ray machine) and walk through a metal detector. Unlike their counterparts at JFK and LaGuardia, security screenings at building entrances are surprisingly quick and efficient - and you can even leave your shoes on! If you think you've inadvertently wandered into a dangerous area, hop into a cab, if available, or into the nearest subway station and go elsewhere. If a subway platform is deserted, stay within sight of the station agent if possible. New York has its share of odd people: talkative pan-handlers, lonely people just wanting a chat, religious preachers, people with psychological disorders, etc. If you prefer not to speak with someone who approaches you for a chat, do what most New Yorkers do: completely ignore them or say "Sorry, gotta go" while continuing to walk at a brisk pace. Watch out for cyclists and even motorcyclists riding, sometimes at high speeds, on the sidewalk or the wrong way on one-way streets. This has become a constant in some neighborhoods. Also, you will notice that New Yorkers routinely jaywalk, but don't do it yourself unless you have good sight lines and can do so safely. Despite the stereotypes, many New Yorkers are nice people and don't mind giving out directions (time allowing), so don't be afraid to ask! If you ever get into trouble, approach the nearest police officer. You'll find them to be friendly, polite, and very helpful. ==Cope== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Cautions about firearms|New York City has some of the nation's strictest gun laws, and handgun permits issued elsewhere — including New York State licenses — are not honored within the five boroughs of the city. Some popular venues have a "No guns" sign posted outside, leading people to falsely assume such weapons are prohibited only in certain places. In fact, they're just as illegal outside these venues as inside. Attempting to leave weapons with security guards or police prior to entry will likely lead to very serious criminal charges. Don't bring a gun to New York City, even if you're just passing through by air (LaGuardia and JFK) or by car.}} ===Language=== English is the primary language spoken by most New Yorkers, although in many communities, it is common to hear other languages that are widely understood within the neighborhood. By far, the most common non-English language is Spanish, as about one in four residents speak Spanish, especially in several neighborhoods in the Bronx, Bushwick, Corona, Jackson Heights, Washington Heights, East Harlem and West Harlem. There are also several neighborhoods, especially [[Manhattan/Chinatown|Chinatown]] that have a high concentration of Chinese immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Fuzhounese. You can expect to hear Russian spoken on the streets in parts of South Brooklyn, and Yiddish or Hebrew in other parts. In some of these neighborhoods, some locals may not speak very good English, but store owners and those who would deal frequently with tourists or visitors will generally speak English. Most municipal government services in New York City are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. The upside to this linguistic confusion is that, while you can find a restaurant or other establishment for nearly every culture somewhere in Manhattan, catering to English-speaking tourists, more adventurous travelers may be able to find a more authentic experience for less money among an ethnic community somewhere in the outer boroughs. ===Water=== The quality of tap [[water]] in New York City is considered to be among the best in the world (unless you are in an old building with outdated plumbing). There is generally no good reason to drink bottled water in preference to New York City tap water. Lower-end restaurants will simply place glasses of ice water on your table (and refill them constantly, for free). At nicer restaurants you will be asked “what kind of water” you want. Asking for tap water is completely acceptable in any restaurant; your other choices are “bottled” (non-carbonated water, such as Fiji or Evian) or “sparkling” (which almost always means Pellegrino). === Toilets === Public restrooms are few and far between in New York City, and it got worse when the subway system closed their restrooms during the pandemic. The parks department maintains [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bathrooms a list of "comfort stations" in their parks], and the [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park one at Bryant Park] in Manhattan is even something of a tourist attraction. Public libraries also have free restrooms. There are a small number of self-cleaning, coin-operated toilets in the city, which require quarters (25¢) and are always wheelchair-accessible. Large stores and sit-down restaurants usually have restrooms for paying customers. Otherwise, look for a church or police station that's open and ask if you can use the restroom. ===Information=== * {{listing | name=Citizen Service Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=311 (lines open 24/7) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= New York City's official non-emergency help line, available in 171 languages for questions (parade hours and routes, parking restrictions, transport problems) and complaints (litter, noise pollution, access). }} ===Babysitting=== * {{listing | name=Baby Sitters' Guild | alt= | url=http://www.babysittersguild.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-682-0227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bookings 9AM–9PM daily, cash payments only. For stressed and busy parents visiting New York, round-the-clock baby-sitting is available short- or long-term from $20 per hour (4-hour minimum) and cab fare (approx. $10). Multilingual sitters are also available. }} ===Smoking=== Smoking in public places is highly restricted. It is prohibited in indoor sections of bars, restaurants, subway stations and trains (all transit system property), public parks, public beaches, pedestrian malls, both indoor and outdoor stadiums and sports arenas, and many other public places. If you light up in any of these places, you are subject to a summons and fine, ejection, and/or indignant reactions from residents. There do remain a small number of legal cigar bars that are exempt, as are the outside areas of sidewalk cafes and the like, but these are very much the exception. If you need to smoke while eating or drinking, be prepared to take a break and join the rest of the smokers outside, whatever the weather; many establishments have large space heaters. There is also some vaping on the streets of New York. ====Cannabis/marijuana and other drugs==== '''Cannabis and marijuana are legal in New York''' for those 21 or older. Adults may possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana or up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate and consume it anywhere tobacco smoking is permitted —— it is the only jurisdiction in the USA where public marijuana smoking is legal. You will smell it walking down the street with some frequency. Regulated retail sales are not scheduled to begin until the latter part of 2022, but New Yorkers are embracing legal weed with typical impatience and irreverence, and cannabis sales occur openly in every tourist-dominated area of the city, including Times Square and most Manhattan & Brooklyn parks. Because NYC law only prohibits driving under the influence of cannabis and possession thereof by minors/children, you'll be hard-pressed to find a cop who'll lift a finger to stop open cannabis sales (they have bigger fish to fry), though unfortunately the way a dealer is treated by police often depends on skin color. Purchase cannabis at your own risk, but only the dealer commits a crime. '''Purchasing hard drugs in New York City is dangerous.''' Penalties for possession are draconian, including long prison sentences, and legal representation is expensive. Fake hard drugs and hard drugs laced with poisonous fentanyl are common. ===Consulates=== New York City is home to diplomatic missions from virtually every country on Earth due to the presence of the United Nations. Most countries have consulates here that double as the permanent mission to the United Nations, even if a country may otherwise not have diplomatic relations with the United States. {{Embassy|left=<br> * {{flag|Albania}} {{listing | name=Albania | alt= | url=http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/usa/en/new-york-consulate | email= | address=320 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-255-7381 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Algeria}} {{listing | name=Algeria | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=15 E 47th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-6931 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Andorra}} {{listing | name=Andorra |alt=| url= | email= | address=27F, Two United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750-8064 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750-6630 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-12-26| content=The actual Andorran embassy rather than a consulate. }} * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | alt= | url=https://www.algeria-cgny.org/ | email= | address=336 E 45th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-3588 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} {{listing | name=Antigua and Barbuda | alt= | url=https://www.abconsulate.nyc/ | email= | address=305 E 47th St #6a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212-541-4117 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=http://cnyor.mrecic.gov.ar/en | email=cnyor@mrecic.gov.ar | address=12 W 56 St | lat= | long= | directions=btwn 5th and 6th Aves | phone=+1-212-603-0400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-541-7746 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Armenia}} {{listing | name=Armenia | alt= | url=https://usa.mfa.am/en/ | email= | address=119 E 36th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-686-9079 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-04-20 | content= }} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.newyork.usa.embassy.gov.au/nycg/home.html | email= | address=150 E 42nd St 34F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-351-6500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-351-6501 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=http://www.bmeia.gv.at/newyorkgk | email=info@austria-ny.org | address=31 East 69th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-933-5140 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahamas}} {{listing | name=Bahamas | url=https://www.bahamasny.com/ | email=Consulate@bahamasny.com | address= 231 E 46th St |lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-421-6420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-3:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bahrain}} {{listing | name=Bahrain | url=https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=3378&language=en-US | address= 866 2nd Ave 14th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212-223-6200| tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | type=listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=https://www.bdcgny.org/ | email=Contact@bdcgny.org | address=34-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-6767 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-682-9211 | hours= | price= | emergency contact number=+1-646-645-7242 | content= }} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | alt= | url=https://www.foreign.gov.bb/consulates-general/ | email=newyork@foreign.gov.bb | address=820 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-551-4325 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/newyork | email=NewYork@diplobel.fed.be | address=1065 Avenue of the Americas, 22F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1-212 586-5110 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-582-9657 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/ | email=consulado@brazilny.org | address=1185 Avenue of the Americas, 21F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-917-777-7777 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-827-0225 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | alt= | url=http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/united_states-etats_unis/new_york.aspx?lang=eng | email=CNGNYG@international.gc.ca | address=1251 Avenue of the Americas | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-596-1628 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-596-1790 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://newyork.china-consulate.org/eng/ | email= | address=520 12th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-244-9456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url=http://nuevayork.consulado.gov.co/ | email= | address=10 East 46th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-798-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212 972-1725 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | alt= | url=http://usa.um.dk/en/about-us/consulate-general-of-denmark---new-york/ | email=nycgkl@um.dk | address=One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-223-4545 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-1904 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | alt= | url=https://www.consuladord-ny.net/ | email=cdmny@verizon.net | address=1501 Broadway Suite 410 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-768-2480 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-768-2677 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt |alt=| url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Consulate_Newyork/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=1110 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-759-7120 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-308-7643 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org/public/default.aspx?nodeid=41005&contentlan=2&culture=en-US | email=consulate.nyc@formin.fi | address=866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 250 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-750 4400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-750 4418 | hours=M-F 8:45AM–1PM and 2-4:45PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=http://www.consulfrance-newyork.org/spip.php?rubrique7 | email= | address=934 5th Ave | lat=40.7739 | long=-73.9656 | directions=btwn 74th and 75th Sts | phone=+1-212-606-3600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-606-3620 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Consulate general of France in New York | wikidata=Q2995343 | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/New__York/00/__Home.html | email= | address=871 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions=First Ave btwn 48th and 49th Sts | phone=+1-212-610-9700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-940-0402 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url=http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/AuthoritiesAbroad/North+America/USA/GeneralConsulateNewYork/en-US/ | email=nycons@greekembassy.org | address=69 E 79th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-988-5500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-734-8492 | hours= | price= | content= }} |right=<br> *{{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary |alt=| url=https://newyork.mfa.gov.hu/ | email=hucons.nyf@mfa.gov.hu, | address=223 East 52nd St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-0669, +1-212-752-0661 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-755-5986 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2021-01-18| content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India |alt=| url=https://indiainnewyork.gov.in | email= | address=3 E 64th St | lat= | long= | directions=between 5th and Madison Aves | phone=+1-212-774-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-861-3788 | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-17| content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/newyork/en/default.aspx | email=information.newyork@kemlu.go.id | address=5 East 68th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-879-0600 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-570-6206 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://web.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40066 | email= | address=345 Park Ave, 17F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-319-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-980-9475 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://www.israelfm.org | email=info@newyork.mfa.gov.il | address=800 2nd Ave | lat= | long= | directions=between 42nd and 43rd Sts | phone=+1-212-499-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | url=http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it | email=info.newyork@esteri.it | address=690 Park Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-737-9100 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-249-4945 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp | email= | address=299 Park Ave, 18F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-8222 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-319-6357 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kenya}} {{listing | name=Kenya | alt= | url=https://kenyaembassydc.org/contact-us-1/ | email=newyorkconsulate@kenyaembassy.com | address=866 UN Plaza, Ste 4016 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-421-4741 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-486-1985 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url=https://mauritius-newyork.govmu.org/Pages/index.aspx | email= | address=211 East 43rd St, 22nd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-949-0190 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-697-3829 | hours=9:30AM–5:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url=http://www.consulmexny.org | email= | address=27 E 39th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-217-6400 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-545-8197 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/united-states/about-us/consulate-general-in-new-york | email=nyc@minbuza.nl | address=666 3rd Ave, 19th floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-557-2200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-370-1954 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | alt= | url=https://www.norway.no/en/usa/norway-usa/new-york/ | email=cg.newyork@mfa.no | address=825 3rd Ave, 38th floor | lat=40.755876 | long=-73.970210 | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-7500 | tollfree= | fax=+1-646-430-7599 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49167127 | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.pcgny.net/ | email= | address=556 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-764-1330 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-764-6010 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url=https://novaiorque.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/ | email=consulado.newyork@mne.pt | address=866 2nd Ave, 8th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-845-0042 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=http://newyork.mae.ro/ | email=newyork@mae.ro | address= 200 East, 38th Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 682 9122 | tollfree= | fax=+1 212 972 8463 | hours= | price= | content=General consulate }} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | address=866 2nd Ave, 5th Fl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-752-2740 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | url=http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/ | email=consulate.ny@foreign.gov.za | address=333 E 38th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-213-4880 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-213-0102 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | alt= | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/NUEVAYORK/ | email=cog.nuevayork@maec.es | address=150 E 58th St, 30-31F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-355-4080 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-644-3751 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/New-York/ | email=newyork@consulateofsweden.org | address=445 Park Ave, 21st floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-888-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-888-3125 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/cgny.html | email=nyc.vertretung@eda.admin.ch | address=633 3rd Ave, 30F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-599-5700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-599-4266 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/usnyc_en/index.html | email=consular@tecony.org | address=1 E 42nd St, 4F | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-486-0088 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-421-7866 | hours= | price= | content=Office has same function as an official consulate. }} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://newyork.bk.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx | email=consulate.newyork@mfa.gov.tr | address=821 United Nations Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-646-430-6560 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-983-1293 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | alt= | url=http://ny.mfa.gov.ua/en | email=gc_usn@mfa.gov.ua | address=240 East, 49th St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-371-6965 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-371-5547 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/other-locations/ny/ | email= | address=845 3rd Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-745-0200 | tollfree= | fax=+1-212-754-3062 | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, which can be booked on the phone, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://newyork.uae-embassy.org/ | email=newyorkcon@mofa.gov.ae | address=535 5th Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-212-419-7670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Access only available with an appointment, M-F 9AM-4PM. }} }} ==Go next== Locals would ask why you ever want to leave, but New York is a great jumping-off point to other locations in the [[Metro New York|metro area]] (including [[New Jersey]] and [[Connecticut]]) or anywhere in the [[Boston]]-[[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] Megalopolis corridor. ===New Jersey=== Despite being a constant target of mockery and jokes from New York, the densely-populated Garden State has plenty of great attractions to offer nearby: * '''Hudson Waterfront''' — The portion of New Jersey that directly faces Manhattan along the Hudson River. The region is traversed by the {{convert|18.5|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} '''Hudson River Waterfront Walkway''' that runs, albeit discontinuously, from the George Washington Bridge down to the city of Bayonne and offers clear views of the Manhattan skyline. ** '''[[Jersey City]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the Financial District is New Jersey's second largest city. Jersey City is a diverse city with lots of multicultural shops and restaurants, and it is often referred to as New York’s "sixth borough". It can be reached from Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel, the PATH trains (the bi-state subway), or the many ferries that zip passengers across the Hudson River. ** '''[[Hoboken]]''' — Directly across the Hudson River from the West Village and Chelsea is the alleged birthplace of baseball (most erroneously believe that the birthplace is Cooperstown, NY) and actual birthplace of Frank Sinatra. Hoboken is a small city in area with a great assortment of prewar buildings and conspicuous lack of many corporate establishments. The piers have great views of Manhattan, a large selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs, and are a good place to walk around. Hoboken can be reached from Manhattan by the PATH train or by bus from Port Authority as well as by NY Waterway ferries. ** '''[[Fort Lee]]''' — Occupying the western end of the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is home to the site of the eponymous Revolutionary War fort, as well as a high concentration of Korean and Japanese restaurants that spill deep into the neighboring towns. Fort Lee is easily reached by walking, biking, or taking a bus/jitney across the George Washington Bridge from the adjacent bus terminal on the Manhattan side of the bridge. * '''[[Jersey Shore]]''' — The Jersey Shore starts just a few miles south of New York City. It stretches for almost {{mi|130}}, and along it are private and public beaches. There are numerous activities along the Jersey Shore. [[Sandy Hook]], part of the National Gateway Area and home to one of the few nude beaches around New York, Gunnison Beach, can be easily accessed using the SeaStreak ferry from Manhattan. The service operates during the beach season and goes directly to the Hook. A convenient train ride on the NJ Transit trains from Penn Station will get you to several more of the towns on the Jersey Shore, including [[Asbury Park]], [[Manasquan]] and [[Point Pleasant Beach]]. Buses from Port Authority also take passengers to other spots along the Jersey Shore not served by train from New York, such as [[Seaside Heights]]. ** '''[[Atlantic City|Atlantic City]]''', '''[[Wildwood (New Jersey)|Wildwood]]''', and '''[[Cape May]]''' at the southern edge of New Jersey are home to beaches, casinos in Atlantic City, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Just a 2-hour drive from New York, and plenty of buses also operate to Atlantic City from Port Authority. * '''Six Flags Great Adventure''' in [[Jackson Township (New Jersey)|Jackson]] — An 80-minute drive from Manhattan sits the largest regional theme park in the world. Six Flags Great Adventure features 12 monster roller coasters and is next to the Wild Safari (one of the largest drive-through safaris in the world). Kingda Ka is the tallest rollercoaster in the world, stretching taller than the Statue of Liberty, and the attached drop tower is also the tallest of its kind as well. There is also Six Flags Hurricane Harbor right next door (the largest water park in the Northeast). New Jersey Transit provides bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan when the park is open (May–October). * '''[[Princeton]]''' — Also an easy train ride on New Jersey Transit, Princeton offers a quiet, tree-lined town, good for strolling or for visiting the Princeton University campus. Take the Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction, then transfer to the shuttle train (known locally as the "Dinky") to ride directly into campus. * '''[[Newark (New Jersey)|Newark]]''' — Although most tourists only come here to arrive or depart in the city’s international airport, Newark is also home to Branch Brook Park, which contains one of the largest collections of cherry trees in the nation and makes for a great day trip during cherry blossom season in the spring, and the Ironbound, a district full of Portuguese, Brazilian, and Spanish restaurants and cuisine. Newark is a major transport hub in the New York area, with NJ Transit and PATH trains frequently operating to/from Midtown and Lower Manhattan. ===New York State=== * '''[[Long Island]]''' — When you travel to NYC in the summer, a great idea is to check out Long Island. With its beautiful long white sand beaches you can have it all: the big city and the summer holiday. Many New Yorkers do that every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if it is hot. Take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to [[Long Beach (New York)|Long Beach]] ($9.00 off-peak or $12.50 peak), and from there go south to the beach itself. Another option is to take a long day trip on the Hampton Jitney from various stops in NYC to the East End, where Long Island wine country is on the [[North Fork]] and [[The Hamptons]] are on the South Fork. * '''[[Fire Island]]''' — an all-pedestrian summer-resort island off the coast of Long Island. Fire Island is home to many vacation communities on the western part of the island (Ocean Beach being the most populous, with the most restaurants and bars that make an excellent day trip). The eastern part of the island is home to the largely gay communities of Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines. Western Fire Island is reachable by ferry from Bay Shore on Long Island. Bay Shore is about an hour's train ride on the Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan, and the ferry ride from Bay Shore is another 30 minutes. Ferries to Ocean Beach from Bay Shore run about once every hour during the summer. Cherry Grove and the Fire Island Pines are reachable by ferry from Sayville. The easternmost community, Davis Park, is reachable by ferry from Patchogue. * '''The [[Palisades]]''' — On the western bank of the Hudson River, there are cliffs that rise sharply. These cliffs are known as the majestic Palisades. They range from 300 to 500 feet. They start in the northern portion of Jersey City and stretch all the way to Nyack, New York. There are numerous viewpoints, trails and campsites along the Palisades. The Palisades can be easily reached from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. Palisade Interstate Park and Parkway start north of the bridge. * '''[[Westchester County]]''' and the '''[[Hudson Valley]]''' — Home to the country's only government-operated theme park - [[Rye (New York)|Rye]] Playland - as well as beautiful neighborhoods. There are pretty communities along the Long Island Sound and inland, and the Hudson Valley (which extends north of Westchester) is truly beautiful; the train route (Metro North Hudson Line to [[Poughkeepsie]] or Amtrak to [[Albany (New York)|Albany]]) along the Hudson River is one of the loveliest in the country. Westchester County starts just north of the NYC borough of the Bronx. * '''[[Adirondacks|The Adirondacks]]''' are the largest state park in the United States, and are only a 3- to 4-hour drive away on I-87. The area is home to mountains, small villages, and winter sports. * Western New York is the land of the '''[[Finger Lakes|Finger Lakes]]''', '''[[Niagara Falls]]''', '''[[Thousand Islands|Thousand Islands]]''', and nice towns. Up to an 8-hour drive on the Thruway. * '''Woodbury Commons''', in [[Orange County (New York)|Orange County]] — This is one of the largest outlet chains in the Northeast, with over 200 stores. Take exit 16 ([[Central Valley-Harriman|Harriman]]) on I-87. If you don't have a car, there are several bus alternatives from Manhattan like Gray Line New York, Hampton Luxury Liner and Manhattan Transfer tours. ===New England=== * '''[[New Haven]], [[Connecticut]]''' — {{convert|75|mi}} away, New Haven is a 1-hour-45-minute ride from Grand Central Terminal via Metro North Railroad, and home to Yale University. Megabus, Greyhound and Amtrak also provide transportation. * '''[[Cape Cod]]''' is a 5-hour drive from New York north on I-95. Cape Cod is home to nice towns, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and entertainment. Also accessible by Peter Pan Bus Lines. * '''[[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]''' — Beantown, home to the Freedom Trail, incredible seafood, Harvard University in nearby [[Cambridge (Massachusetts)|Cambridge]], and the Boston Red Sox (who are the most hated sports team of most New Yorkers), is 4 hours north on I-95 ($15–20 one way by bus on Greyhound, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus or Mega Bus), with a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal every hour around the clock or $60–80 one way on Amtrak from Penn Station. * The rest of '''[[New England]]''' has a lot to offer, including national parks, beaches, mountains and skiing. ===Elsewhere=== * '''[[Philadelphia]]''' — The birthplace of American independence and the nation's first capital is 1 hour 20 minutes away by Amtrak, very feasible for a day trip or side trip from New York City. A cheaper but somewhat slower method of getting there is to either take the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line to Trenton and change for SEPTA or take a bus from Midtown or Chinatown. * '''[[Washington, D.C.]]''' is the capital of the United States and a four-hour train ride on the Acela Express. The National Mall, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the numerous attractions that D.C. has to offer. * There are more beaches to check out in '''[[Delaware]]''' and '''[[Maryland]]''', such as '''[[Ocean City (Maryland)|Ocean City]]''' and '''[[Rehoboth Beach]]''' * '''[[Montreal]]''' is a 7-hour drive away, plus time to go through the checkpoint at the border. Also accessible by plane, Greyhound and Trailways. 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Surrounded by mountains and water on three sides, it's the ideal playground for the outdoor-minded. You can wander on miles of hiking trails (or test yourself on Nature's stairmaster), take in steep descents on a mountain bike or skis, kayak a fjord and cross canyons on a suspension bridge. If you're not looking for something that gets the heart going, there are always the stellar views the city affords. Ride the gondola to the top of Grouse Mountain for a view of Vancouver and beyond, stroll along the waterfront by Lonsdale Quay or relax in one of the many coffee shops. And that's one of the great things about North Vancouver — it's close to the sophistication offered by Vancouver but in 30 minutes you can be in the wilderness or a beautiful spot like Deep Cove and forget you're in a metropolitan area of over two million people. ==Understand== [[File:Shipyards public art - North Vancouver.JPG|thumb|The Wallace Shipyards — once one of the city's largest employers, now a public gathering place]] The history and culture of North Vancouver is largely shaped by its geography and climate. Drawing on the frequent rain and temperate climate, the slopes of the Coastal Mountains were forested with massive trees and lush vegetation. The streams and rivers cascading down the mountains were ideal sources of salmon and the forests had abundant wildlife. The first inhabitants of the area, the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, had a number of villages and camps on the shores of Burrard Inlet and relied on the rivers and forests for food and resources. The same giant trees attracted European settlers, who started arriving in the mid 1800s. Logging became the principle industry and for a stretch of time in the late 1800s, the sale of logs from the Moodyville mill in North Vancouver was one of British Columbia's largest sources of export revenue. By the early 1900s, most of the old growth forest had been chopped down and the industrial focus switched to shipbuilding. The North Vancouver shipyards were at their peak during [[World War II]] and the decades immediately following, and are estimated to have built half of Canada's wartime cargo vessels. Much of the old shipyards are gone now, but their story is still told in the Shipyards area close to Lonsdale Quay. One thing any visitor to North Vancouver will notice is the mountains rising up behind the city. More than just a beautiful backdrop on a pretty postcard, the mountains are an attraction onto themselves. Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour became popular in the 1920s and 30s with hikers and skiers. Chalets and cabins were built, followed by rope tows and chair lifts. Development has continued, with Mount Seymour now protected as a provincial park, while Grouse Mountain has become one of the Vancouver region's top tourist attractions with its views and year-round activities. The mountains were early hot-spots for and helped push snowboarding and mountain biking, and remain favorite locations for pro photo shoots. Many people choose to live in North Vancouver today for the easy access it provides to outdoor recreation. It's more a technicality than anything else, but there are actually ''two'' municipalities called North Vancouver: the [http://www.cnv.org ''City of North Vancouver''] and the [http://www.dnv.org ''District of North Vancouver'']. The city is centred on Lonsdale Ave and is more dense and urban in character. The district is more suburban and is largely composed of single-family homes. The distinction between the two is irrelevant for travellers, and most locals would have a difficult time telling you where the city ends and the district begins (it's all just "North Vancouver"). However, if you get a parking ticket or need to visit one of the city halls, make sure to check which one — city or district — you need to go to. Together with its neighbour [[West Vancouver]], North Vancouver is part of a local regional grouping referred to as the North Shore municipalities, or simply "the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]]". ===Climate and when to go=== The weather in North Van follows what happens in [[Vancouver#Climate|Vancouver]], with sunny dry summers (July & Aug) and wet winters (Nov-Mar). The proximity of the mountains does influence the local weather though, with somewhat more rain and less sunshine than Vancouver. There's also more snow the further up the mountain you go. All of this will often be irrelevant to visitors, but if you are planning on hiking or skiing in the mountains, be aware the weather ''may'' be quite different than what you see in Lonsdale Quay, or can change quickly, so be prepared. It's hard to pin down when is a best time to visit North Vancouver (and the region as a whole). The main attractions like Grouse Mountain and the suspension bridges are open year-round, as are hikes at lower elevations. If you have your heart set on doing the Grouse Grind or back-country hikes, then May-Oct are when they are open. The local ski hills are normally open from Dec to early/mid April, while kayaking and Deep Cove are at their best May through Sept. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=North Vancouver Tourist Information Centre | alt= | url= | email=info@nvtourism.ca | address=Lonsdale Quay | lat=49.3106 | long=-123.08148 | directions=north end of the ground floor | phone=+1 604-656-6491 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=mid-May to early Sept: 10AM-6PM; other times of the year: 11AM-3PM; closed January | price= | wikidata=Q55826100 | lastedit=2016-07-01 | content=Easy-to-miss kiosk at the northern end of the Lonsdale Quay Market. Has brochures and maps on attractions in the area. Staff can make activity and hotel bookings, too. }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|49.3440|-123.0366|zoom=12|width=550}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q867333|stroke=#808000|stroke-width=3|title=Seabus}} {{infobox|Printable Maps|[[:File:North Vancouver WV map.png|North Vancouver - Main roads and Attractions]]}} See [[Vancouver]] for a listing of options to reach the Vancouver area by plane, by ferry, by intercity bus, and by intercity rail. ===By car=== If you're coming from anywhere other than downtown Vancouver, driving is probably the easiest way to get to North Vancouver. From downtown, the '''Lion's Gate Bridge''' (Hwy 99) provides a scenic although sometimes congested entrance point. Highway 1 and the '''Second Narrows Bridge''' (also called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge) generally moves better. Both bridges slow down significantly during rush hour on weekdays; traffic can backup on weekend afternoons, as well. ==Get around== Car and bus are both convenient ways to get around North Vancouver, although a car will generally be a little faster and more direct. Cycling is also possible with the network of bike lanes, but the terrain is hilly and the distance between attractions tends to be large, so a bike may not be the most efficient way to get around. ===By road=== Hwy 1, or the '''Upper Levels Highway''', runs east-west from the Second Narrows Bridge to West Vancouver and provides quick transit across the city. However, if you're going to see the attractions, you'll need to get off the highway. '''Lonsdale Avenue''' runs north-south through the middle of the City of North Vancouver, while '''Capilano Road''', '''Lynn Valley Road''' and '''Mount Seymour Parkway''' provide access to the areas above and east of the highway. Many shops, restaurants and businesses are located along Marine Drive and Lonsdale Avenue. As with most cities, traffic on these roads can be busy at morning and evening rush hours. Parking is quite plentiful and usually free on the North Shore. ===By public transit=== * {{Listing|name=TransLink|url=https://www.translink.ca/|phone=+1-604-953-3333|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=Translink is the main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], North Vancouver, [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance).}} ** If your trip ''only'' involves the bus system, the standard adult fare is {{translink|1}}. Trips that combine the bus with either the SeaBus or Skytrain follow the normal three zone pricing system. ** On the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]], the three transit hubs are '''Park Royal''' in West Vancouver, '''Lonsdale Quay''' in North Vancouver and '''Phibbs Exchange''' in North Vancouver. Buses run between each of these hubs and out to the various attractions and parts of the region (e.g., Grouse Mountain, Horseshoe Bay, and Deep Cove). Park Royal and Lonsdale Quay have buses that connect with [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown Vancouver]] while Phibbs Exchange has buses that connect with [[Vancouver]] and [[Burnaby]]. Travel within North and West Vancouver is considered one zone and costs $3.05. ** The main bus routes of note to reach North Vancouver from other cities are: *** '''R2''' - RapidBus service that connects Lonsdale Quay (and the Seabus) with Phibbs Exchange and Park Royal. This is one of two bus routes that connect with [[West Vancouver]] bus routes. *** '''28''' - Connects North Van (at Phibbs Exchange) with the Millenium and Expo Skytrain routes (Gilmore and Joyce stations, respectively). *** '''210''' & '''211''' - Connects North Van and downtown Vancouver via [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown]], [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]] and the Second Narrows Bridge. The bus routes continue on to Deep Cove with a stop at Phibbs Exchange for transfers to other North Van bus routes. *** '''240''' - Connects Lynn Valley, Central Lonsdale and Marine Dr with downtown Vancouver via the Lions Gate Bridge and the [[Vancouver/West End|West End]]. ** '''SeaBus''' is an easy, efficient, utilitarian option to travel between North Vancouver and [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown Vancouver]]. Departing from '''Waterfront Station''' downtown and '''Lonsdale Quay''' in North Vancouver, the passenger only ferry ride takes 12 minutes to cross the harbour and the big windows at the front and back provide great views of the North Shore mountains and the downtown Vancouver skyline. Departures are generally every 15 minutes until the 9PM departure from North Vancouver and the 9:15PM departure from Vancouver; after that it runs every half hour until last sailing. The SeaBus operates from 6:02AM to 1:22AM M-Sa, and from 8:02AM-11:16PM on Sunday and public holidays. Passage is considered two zones so the '''standard adult fare''' is {{translink|2}} on weekdays until 6:30PM and {{translink|1}} at other times. Cash is not accepted on the SeaBus so you must either buy a Compass ticket or Compass Card from the vending machines outside the SeaBus terminal or tap your credit card at the fare gate. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=North Shore Taxi|url=https://www.northshoretaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-987-7171|lastedit=2022-07-27}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ===By bicycle=== The city has made a real effort to be more bicycle-friendly, enhancing existing bike lanes and building new separated lanes across some parts of the city. The network is particularly useful for getting from Lonsdale Quay/Lower Lonsdale to the Lions Gate Bridge but is less useful for getting to attractions at the edge of the city like Lynn Canyon, Grouse Mountain and Deep Cove. A map is available from the [http://www.translink.ca/en/Getting-Around/Cycling/Cycling-Maps.aspx Translink website]. ==See== The North Shore mountains are a beautiful spot and much of the area's attractions are designed to capture that beauty or to take in what people have built to overcome the obstacles posed by the mountains. Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge are the big attractions and popular with tour buses. To get a more local feel and North Shore experience, check out Deep Cove, Lynn Canyon or one of the parks listed below. ===Lonsdale Quay and the Waterfront=== [[File:Lonsdale Quay - view from the Q.jpg|thumb|The SeaBus arrives at Lonsdale Quay]] Lonsdale Quay is a market, gathering place and transportation hub for North Vancouver, and often the starting point for exploring the city. The waterfront as a whole is still in development, but there are parks, public spaces, some history of the area and great views of the downtown Vancouver skyline. * {{see | name=Lonsdale Quay Market | alt= | url=http://www.lonsdalequay.com | email= | address=123 Carrie Cates Court | lat=49.31026 | long=-123.08217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-7PM | price= | lastedit=2016-07-02 | content=A bustling and popular market, especially around lunch and early afternoon. The first floor has a variety of shops, mostly selling tourist-oriented souvenirs of varying quality and tackiness. The second floor has a more eclectic variety of shops and boutiques, as well as a children's play area. The best value is the food options, with a diverse food court and a number of sweet smelling shops that entice with baked goods, sandwiches and treats. Climbing the steps outside to the revolving Q provides nice views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver. }} * {{see | name=Polygon Gallery | alt= | url=https://thepolygon.ca | email= | address=101 Carrie Cates Court | lat=49.3103 | long=-123.0806 | directions=at the foot of Lonsdale on the waterfront | phone=+1 604-986-1351 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-5PM | price=Admission by donation, $5-10 recommended | wikipedia=The Polygon Gallery | image=Shipyards as seen from Lonsdale Quay 02 - May 2018.jpg | wikidata=Q7240975 | lastedit=2018-05-02 | content=Art gallery focusing on contemporary art. The rotating exhibits often incorporate North Vancouver or Vancouver, and feature a variety of media including photos, video, textiles, sculpture and prints. While not a exhibit, the balcony on the second floor provides a nice elevated view of Lonsdale Quay and downtown Vancouver. }} * {{see | name=The Shipyards | alt=Shipyards Historic Precinct | url= | email= | address=Lonsdale Ave & Victory Ship Way | lat=49.31013 | long=-123.07987 | directions=from Lonsdale Quay, head east on Carrie Cates Court past the Seaspan office to the red-roofed buildings that mark the entrance to the Shipyards | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-02 | content=This is the site of what was once the largest shipyard in British Columbia. There are a number of displays that go through the history of shipbuilding on the North Shore, and Shipbuilders Square hosts community events throughout the year, including free summer concerts, a summer night market on Friday evenings and a Christmas market. For views of Vancouver, the Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver, head east along the waterfront to the {{ft|700}} Burrard Dry Dock Pier. }} * {{see | name=Waterfront Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=foot of Chesterfield Ave on the west side | lat=49.31185 | long=-123.08573 | directions=from Lonsdale Quay, head west past the McDonald's and the SeaBus drop-off area (follow the Trans-Canada Trail signs) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55830180 | lastedit=2016-07-02 | content=Small park on the waterfront looking across to downtown Vancouver. There is a small Japanese garden, a gazebo on the water and lots of green space and benches to enjoy the view or have a picnic. The curvy bars in the middle of the park are an artist's interpretation of the North Shore mountains. The park also hosts a number of summer festivals including Canada Day activities and Caribbean Days. }} ===Grouse Mountain=== [[File:Grouse Mountain Gondola.JPG|thumb|The Grouse Mountain Skyride in action]] '''Grouse Mountain''' is an all-season attraction with a wide range of activities. The Skyride whisks you up the side of the mountain while providing views of Metro Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. Up top, the {{marker|type=see|name=Grouse Mountain Chalet|lat=49.3793|long=-123.0834}} has three restaurants, two shops, viewing windows and Theatre in the Sky, which shows short films about the area. Immediately outside of the chalet, is the summer patio that becomes the {{marker|type=see|name=skating pond|lat=49.3797|long=-123.0826}} in winter. Beyond that are a number of fairly easy walking trails that lead to the Lumberjack Show, the Birds in Motion show and wildlife refuge area. There are a number of chainsaw-made wood carvings that are worth a look and on clear days you can catch a glimpse of Mt Baker. From around April to October, trails are available to reach Grouse Mountain instead of taking the Skyride, which are covered in the Do section below. The Grouse Grind is only intended for one-way travel, up the mountain. Those who hike to the top can take the Grouse Mountain Skyride for $15 per descent. * {{see | name=Grouse Mountain Skyride | alt= | url=http://www.grousemountain.com/ | email= | address=6400 Nancy Greene Way | lat=49.3723 | long=-123.0990 | directions=head north on Capilano Rd until it ends, or take bus #236 from Lonsdale Quay | phone=+1 604-984-0661 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9AM-10PM | price=$29 child (5-16), $49 senior, $56 adult. Download only is $15 | wikipedia=Grouse Mountain | image=Grouse mountain (ski runs close up).JPG | wikidata=Q841926 | lastedit=2018-07-12 | content=The iconic ride up Grouse Mountain to the "Peak of Vancouver". The view is lovely although it can be quite cramped in the gondola when it's busy. Admission includes (depending on the time of the year) hiking, Theatre in the Sky, ice skating, sleigh ride, snowshoeing, the lumberjack show and the refuge for endangered animals. The Skyride ''does not'' provide admission to the ski area, ziplines or the Eye of the Wind. }} * {{see | name=Eye of the Wind | alt= | url= | email= | address=peak of Grouse Mountain | lat=49.3878 | long=-123.0743 | directions=take the Peak Chair (when operating, $4 extra) or walk up the road on the side of the mountain | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-8PM | price=$15 add-on to the Skyride ticket | lastedit=2018-07-12 | content=Wind turbine with a glass viewing pod at the top of the tower. It's on the peak of Grouse Mountain so the 360° views are spectacular (weather permitting, of course). }} * {{see | name=Wildlife Refuge | alt= | url=https://www.grousemountain.com/wildlife-refuge | email= | address= | lat=49.3827 | long=-123.0788 | directions=follow the painted bear paws from the Chalet to the enclosure | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=spring through fall 9:30AM-dusk | price=Free | lastedit=2018-07-12 | content=The purpose-built enclosure to house Coola and Grinder, two grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned. There are periodic ranger talks about the bears and feeding sessions. }} ===Capilano River attractions=== [[File:Capilano suspension bridge -a.jpg|thumb|The Capilano Suspension Bridge]] The Capilano River and canyon, along North Vancouver's western side, serves a number of roles. It's a spawning ground for salmon, the reservoir above the dam provides a large portion of Metro Vancouver's drinking water, and it's a recreation area, including one of the city's biggest tourist attractions, Capilano Suspension Bridge. * {{see | name=Capilano Suspension Bridge | alt= | url=http://www.capbridge.com/ | email=info@capbridge.com | address=3735 Capilano Rd | lat=49.3427 | long=-123.1144 | directions=a few minutes north of Hwy 1 off Exit 14, or by bus #236 from Lonsdale Quay | phone=+1 604 985-7474 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-985-7479 | hours=Open daily June to Labour Day: 8AM - 8PM; winter: 9AM - 5PM (except Dec when it's 10AM - 9PM for the Canyon Lights); closed Dec 25 | price=$15 child (6-12), $28 youth (13-16), $35 student (17+ with student ID), $43 senior, $47 adult | wikipedia=Capilano Suspension Bridge | image=CapilanoBridge.jpg | wikidata=Q862283 | lastedit=2018-07-12 | content=The largest of the two suspension bridges in the North Shore at 137 m across and sitting 70 m above the Capilano River, the Capilano Suspension Bridge offers visitors more than a wobbly walk. The area includes nature trails, Treetops (a series of elevated platforms near the tree canopy), Cliffwalk (a series of narrow platforms suspended over the edge of the canyon), a First Nations (Aboriginal) cultural centre and several restaurants. BC residents can exchange their full-price ticket for a 365-day membership which gives discounts on shopping and on future tickets for visitors. Bridge and far side of park are not wheelchair accessible. There is a free shuttle from downtown Vancouver and Coal Harbour with departures every 10-15 minutes in the summer during the day. }} * {{see | name=Capilano Fish Hatchery | alt= | url=http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sep-pmvs/projects-projets/capilano/capilano-eng.html | email= | address=4500 Capilano Rd | lat=49.35616 | long=-123.11047 | directions= | phone=+1 604 666-1790 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily spring/summer: 8AM - 9PM; at other times: 8AM - dusk | price=Free | content=This is a working fish hatchery on the Capilano river in the '''Capilano River Regional Park'''. There are many displays about salmon and the glass walls allow you to see the salmon jumping up the ladder during spawning season (roughly July to November). Within the park, there are many hiking trails and a picnic area at the Cleveland Dam. }} * {{see | name=Cleveland Dam | alt= | url= | email= | address=Capilano Rd, just north of Montroyal | lat=49.3604 | long=-123.111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Cleveland Dam | image=ClevelandDam-front.jpg | wikidata=Q5132120 | lastedit=2016-11-14 | content=A good spot to take in the view. Looking north from the dam are the Lions and Capilano Lake, while south is the nearly {{ft|300}} high spillway from the dam and Capilano Canyon. There are also some picnic tables nearby. The dam was built to build a reservoir for Metro Vancouver's drinking water and has appeared in TV shows (''Smallville'') and movies (''Dawn of the Planet of the Apes''). }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:Deepcove4.jpg|thumb|Deep Cove]] [[File:Park and Tilford - Japanese garden spring.jpg|thumb|Park & Tilford Gardens in spring]] * {{see | name=Cates Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dollarton Hwy | lat=49.3023 | long=-122.9569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-10PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q55822979 | lastedit=2016-07-02 | content=Good-sized community park with beaches, views, play areas and trails. The western part of the park has a sand and pebble beach with views of the Second Narrows Bridge, Burnaby Mountain, Burrard Inlet and the entrance to Indian Arm. There are a number of picnic tables, grassy areas and two playgrounds for children. In summer, there's a concession stand (Wally's Burgers). Easy to walk trails through the forest along the shore lead to the eastern part of the park, which has another playground, tennis courts, rocky beach and views of Indian Arm. }} * {{see | name=Deep Cove & Panorama Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gallant Ave & Panorama Dr | lat=49.3281 | long=-122.9497 | directions=Car: from Hwy 1, take exit 22 (Mt Seymour Pkwy) or 23 (Dollarton Hwy) and follow to Deep Cove Rd; Bus: take route 211 or 212 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5250114 | lastedit=2016-03-06 | content=One of the prettier spots on the North Shore, with a beach, a couple of marinas and a cove framed by mountains. Panorama Park has picnic tables and grassy areas to sit and enjoy the view, as well as a beach with a roped off area for swimming. Across the street from the north end of the park, is the start of the popular Quarry Rock hike. At the south end of the park is Deep Cove Kayak, which has canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals and lessons. Gallant Ave is the main street and has shops and restaurants. Deep Cove is very popular on summer weekends, so take public transit or come early if you want to find a parking spot. }} * {{see | name=Lynn Canyon Park & Suspension Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Peters Rd | lat=49.34383 | long=-123.01808 | directions=head north on Lynn Valley Rd from Hwy 1 (exit 19), turn right onto Peters Rd and follow it until it ends | phone=+1 604-984-3149 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily 7AM-dusk | price=Free | wikidata=Q14874673 | lastedit=2016-11-14 | content=A great little park set on the forested slopes of Lynn Creek. The main draw is the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, which is shorter, less busy but almost as high as the more noted Capilano Suspension Bridge. The bridge connects to hiking trails on the both sides of the creek, with a common 20-30 minute hike being a loop that crosses the suspension bridge and follows the canyon down to Twin Falls. The creek is a popular swimming spot in the summer with pools above the suspension bridge and below Twin Falls. But be careful if swimming — the water is ''icy'' cold (it is snow melt, after all) and read the warning signs; there are deaths almost every year. }} * {{see | name=Lynn Valley Ecology Centre | alt= | url=http://www.dnv.org/ecology/ | email= | address=Peters Rd | lat=49.34330 | long=-123.01958 | directions=at the end of Peters Rd before the suspension bridge and cafe | phone=+1 604 981-3103 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: 10AM-5PM daily, Oct-May: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa-Su noon-4PM | price=Admission by donation (suggested donation is $2) | wikidata=Q55823097 | lastedit=2016-11-14 | content=The ecology centre has displays on ecology and many activities for young kids. }} * {{see | name=Maplewood Farm | alt= | url=http://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca | email= | address=405 Seymour River Place | lat=49.30864 | long=-123.01917 | directions=take Exit 23 (Dollarton Hwy) from Hwy 1, turn left onto Old Dollarton Rd and then left onto Seymour River Place | phone=+1 604 929-5610 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open April to mid-Sept daily, and mid-Sept to March Tu-Su: 10AM-4PM | price=Adults $8.51, children and seniors $5.15 | lastedit=2018-07-19 | content=Very popular attraction for families with young children looking to see farm animals up close. Animals include cows, pigs, ponies, horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, turkeys and a sometimes talkative parrot. Most of the animals are behind fences but you can pet the rabbits and the goat area is often open the public. There are also some free-range chickens and ducks that can be fed with bags of seed purchased at the entrance). Other activities include daily milking demonstrations and pony rides (extra charge) on summer weekends. }} * {{see | name=Park and Tilford Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=440-333 Brooksbank Ave | lat=49.30822 | long=-123.04301 | directions=next to the JJ Bean coffee shop | phone=+1 604 984-8200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open until dusk | price=Free | wikipedia=Park and Tilford Gardens | wikidata=Q7138156 | lastedit=2016-07-01 | content=Well maintained and pleasant garden in the southwest corner of the Park & Tilford shops. From the entrance, it doesn't look large, but there are eight themed gardens blended together with over 300 plants. The gardens include: the Oriental Garden, the White Garden, the Rock Pool, the Native Garden, the Herb Garden, the Display Garden, the Colonade Garden and the Rose Garden. During December, the garden opens at night for a Christmas lights display and a room with Santa Claus. Opened in 1969, the garden was a gift to North Vancouver from the distillery that owned the land, and a promotional tool for the distillery's liquor. The distillery is long gone now but the garden is still enjoyed. }} ==Do== [[File:Lynn creek.jpg|thumb|Twin Falls in Lynn Canyon Park]] ===Hiking=== [[File:Walkway Capilano Park Vancouver British Columbia Canada 01.jpg|thumb|Forest trail in Capilano River Regional Park]] There are beautiful hikes to do on the North Shore ranging from rugged steep climbs to gentle strolls, and range in time commitment from a couple of hours to a full day. Along the way you can potentially see waterfalls, lots of trees and some nice views. If doing some of the more advanced hikes in the mountains, be mindful that the terrain is sometimes steep, the trail rough and that you are in a wilderness area with bears and cougars so take appropriate precautions. * {{do | name=Capilano River Regional Park | alt= | url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/capilano-river-regional-park | email= | address=5077 Capilano Rd | lat=49.3583 | long=-123.1121 | directions=access is from Cleveland Dam or the Capilano Fish Hatchery — see the Capilano River Attractions section above | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June-Aug 7AM-10PM, Sept-May 7AM-8PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Capilano River Regional Park | wikidata=Q5035366 | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content=26 km of hiking trails mostly set in the rain forest along the Capilano River canyon. Trails are up and down with occasional steep sections. The Second Canyon Viewpoint Trail (starts near the fish hatchery) provides some stellar views of the canyon and Cleveland Dam in spring when water levels are high. }} * {{do | name=The Grouse Grind | alt= | url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/grouse-grind | email= | address=6400 Nancy Greene Way | lat=49.37107 | long=-123.09790 | directions=entry gate is on the east side of the road above Grouse Mountain's Parking Lot D | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Usually open May-Oct from an hour after dawn to a couple of hours before sunset (roughly 6:15AM-7:30PM in summer) | price=Use of the trail is free, the tram ride back down is $15 | wikidata=Q55823166 | lastedit=2018-07-12 | content=The busiest and best-known hiking trail in the [[Lower Mainland]], the Grind is more of a fitness challenge than an outdoor experience. Nicknamed "Nature's Stairmaster", the 2,830 steps (2.9 km) climb nearly 1,000-m up the forested slopes of Grouse Mountain. There are unfortunately no real views from the trail but it does give a real sense of accomplishment when you break through the trees at the top and see the chalet. Fit hikers can do it in under an hour, the average time is 1.5-2 hours. Good footwear is recommended (no flip-flops), and in the late afternoon, make sure to allow enough time to complete the climb before dusk. Travel is one direction — up. Downhill travel is not permitted for safety reasons so hikers are expected to take the Grouse Mountain Skyride back down. It's possible to take the neighbouring BCMC trail back to the parking lot, but it is easy to miss the turns in that trail and the downhill is very hard on the knees. }} * {{do | name=Lynn Headwaters Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=end of Lynn Valley Rd | lat=49.3612 | long=-123.0281 | directions=access from the corner of Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lynn Headwaters Regional Park | wikidata=Q16894406 | lastedit=2016-03-06 | content=A popular spot with locals that has picnic tables on the river close to the parking lot. There are a number of trails of varying difficulty on the other side of the river. The most common are to take the trail along Lynn Creek or do the Lynn Loop, a 5 km trail that loops through the forest and back along Lynn Creek to the parking lot. There are also longer, more difficult trails that go into the mountains. }} * {{do | name=Maplewood Flats | alt= | url=http://www.wildbirdtrust.org | email= | address=2649 Dollarton Hwy | lat=49.3058 | long=-123.0046 | directions= | phone=+1 604-929-2379 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-10PM | price=Free | lastedit=2018-07-19 | wikipedia=Maplewood Flats Conservation Area | wikidata=Q25247524 | content=A conservation area and popular birders' destination on Burrard Inlet. A restored mix of deciduous forest, meadow and wetland supports local wildlife and migratory birds. There are about 3 km of trails (mostly wheelchair accessible) and some benches and platforms to take in the view. }} * {{do | name=Mount Seymour Provincial Park | alt= | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_seymour | email= | address=at the end of the Mount Seymour road | lat=49.3657 | long=-122.9488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Mount Seymour Provincial Park | wikidata=Q1337099 | lastedit=2017-03-23 | content=Provincial park with 14 hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty, from a couple of km to 14 km (all distances round trip). Sights include views of Greater Vancouver, lakes, forest trails and climbing some peaks. The trail to '''Dinky Bluff''' is under 1 km with a small elevation gain and provides views of the Lower Mainland. '''Dog Mountain''' is a popular trail with views of Vancouver and the Seymour River valley. The trail is rolling and mostly in forest until you reach the bluff, distance is about 6 km roundtrip. Another popular but more difficult trail is to the top of '''Mount Seymour'''. Return distance is 8 km and the elevation gain is 450 m. Hikers are rewarded at the top with panoramic views of the Lower Mainland, the North Shore Mountains, and on clear days, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Most trails are accessed from the north end of Parking Lot 4 (the parking lot at the end of the road). There are also information boards with trail maps at a few of the parking lots along the access road (including the main trailheads at Parking Lot 4). Most trails are not open in winter due to the snowy conditions and the operations of the ski resort. }} * {{do | name=Quarry Rock hike | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3301 | long=-122.9498 | directions=trailhead across the street from the north end of Panorama Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-11 | content=An up-and-down hike through the forest with plenty of cedars, waterfalls and wooden bridges along the way. The reward is a big outcrop with nice views of Deep Cove and Burnaby Mountain. It's a very popular hike so expect to share the trail. Total hiking time is typically around 45 minutes each way and the hike can be done any time of the year. }} ===Snow sports=== [[Image:grouse_mtn.jpg|thumb|Skiing with views on Grouse Mountain]] One of the things that drew people over to the North Shore in the early days was skiing and it continues to draw the crowds, particularly on weekends in January and February. The three ski hills offer a mix of downhill and cross-country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing. Opening and closing dates depend on the weather, but they are usually open by late November and close in early/mid April. * {{do | name=Grouse Mountain | alt= | url=http://www.grousemountain.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.386111 | long=-123.076389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grouse Mountain | image=Grouse mountain (ski runs close up).JPG | wikidata=Q841926 | content=Accessed through the Grouse Mountain Skyride at the northern end of Capilano Road (Exit 14 from Hwy 1 or bus #236 or #232). It is known for its terrain parks (Jib, Rookie and Advanced) and the great views it provides of Vancouver. You can also snowshoe on the trails at the top of the mountain. The ski area is usually open as long as the Skyride is open (9 am to 10 pm). ''Full day Downhill tickets'' are $45 (adult), $35 (youth), $35 (seniors) and $20 (child) with discounts for night skiing (4 pm). }} * {{do | name=Mount Seymour | alt= | url=http://www.mountseymour.com | email= | address=1700 Mount Seymour Rd | lat=49.36790 | long=-122.94834| Ski area located in Mt Seymour Provincial Park. It provides downhill skiing, tubing, a toboggan area and snowshoeing. | directions=top of Mount Seymour Rd | phone=+1 604 986-2261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:30AM–4PM, with night skiing until 10PM as snow conditions permit (usually early/mid Dec to March) | price=$51/39 (adult full day/after 4PM), $44/34 (youth & student), $42/32 (senior), $24/20 (child 6-12) | wikidata=Q1950718 | content= }} ===On the water=== You'd never be able to describe the water as ''warm'', but there are beaches at Deep Cove and Cates Park if you want a refreshing dip. The real attraction though, is the excellent kayaking in Indian Arm. Novice kayakers, or paddlers just looking for a couple of hours on the water, can paddle around Deep Cove and the nearby shoreline; the more experienced can explore the further reaches of Indian Arm. If you head up the Arm in a kayak, watch for motorboats as some move very quickly and be aware the wind normally picks up in the afternoon and will usually be against you on the way back to Deep Cove, so plan accordingly. * {{do | name=Deep Cove Kayak | alt= | url=http://www.deepcovekayak.com | email= | address=2156 Banbury Rd | lat=49.3260 | long=-122.9482 | directions= | phone=+1 604-929-2268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mar Sa-Su 10AM-dusk, Apr-May Sept-early Oct daily 10AM-dusk, June 9AM-dusk, July-Aug M-F 9AM-dusk Sa-Su 8AM-dusk | price=Starts at $39 (stand-up paddleboard), $39 (single kayak or canoe), and $59 (double kayak) for two hours | lastedit=2018-07-19 | content=Offers lessons, guided tours, and rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. There are a variety of boat styles to suit your skill level and rentals range from a couple of hours to multi-day kayaking trips up Indian Arm. Reservations are recommended on summer weekends. }} * {{do | name=Indian Arm / Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park | alt=Indian Arm Provincial Park | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/indian_arm/ | email= | address= | lat=49.3493 | long=-122.8918 | directions=Note: Map location is approximate. There is no road access to the park. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1661216 | lastedit=2017-06-18 | content=Charter a boat or rent a kayak in Deep Cove to explore this nearly 20 km long fjord. Sights include the mountain scenery, the two pumphouses along the eastern shore, and two waterfalls: Silver Falls and Granite Falls. Activities include fishing, crabbing or swimming. There are also three camp sites with minimal facilities within the park if you wish to stay overnight: Twin Islands (49°20'55.1"N 122°53'29.2"W), Granite Falls (49°27'02.4"N 122°51'43.1"W) and Bishops Creek (49°25'58.5"N 122°52'24.3"W). All but Bishops Creek have government wharves but no overnight moorage is allowed. These campsites are all boat-in only. Remember ''leave no trace.'' }} ===Cycling and mountain biking=== [[File:Mt Fromme - Roadside Attraction trail feature.jpg|thumb|A mellow North Shore ride]] North Vancouver, and the entire [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]], is world-famous among mountain bikers as one of the best places to mountain bike. The obstacles created by the local terrain — roots, fallen trees, drops and the mountains — have led to a unique style of trails which combine man-made features and natural obstacles that has become known around the world as “North Shore” style. Not every trail in North Vancouver is a heart-pumping gnarly descent, though. There’s a growing network of paved trails that provide some easy riding and nice views. The main one is the Spirit Trail, which can be easily accessed from the Seabus and Lonsdale Quay. ====Rentals==== Bike rentals aren't as plentiful on the North Shore as they are downtown, so it may be easier to rent a bike [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]] and take it on the Seabus. There are a couple of local options though with a good selection of bikes that can handle the level of riding you want. * {{do | name=Endless Biking | alt= | url=https://www.endlessbiking.com | email= | address=101-1467 Crown St | lat=49.3086 | long=-123.0325 | directions= | phone=+1 604-985-2519 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-6PM | price=Rentals: $35-65 for 4 hours, $50-95 for 24 hours; Guided rides $175-$220 per person (scenic), $275-465 for two riders (all-mountain & gravity tours) | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content=Rentals, lessons and guided rides. The guided rides range from scenic cross-country (bike rental included) to all-mountain rides (bike rental extra). Rentals range from e-bikes and cruisers to hardtail and full-suspension bikes, and can be booked by the hour or over several days. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Reckless Shipyards | alt= | url=https://recklessshipyards.ca | email= | address=150-125 Victory Ship Way | lat=49.3100 | long=-123.0784 | directions= | phone=+1 604-988-1425 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Regular bike $23 for 2 hrs, $30 for 4 hrs & $40 for a full day; standard e-bike $28 for 2 hrs, $40 for 4 hrs & $70 for full day; e-mountain bike $70 for half day and $90 for full day | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Bike rental shop that focuses on e-bikes and is close to Lonsdale Quay and the Spirit Trail. Rental options include e-bikes, e-mountain bikes and some (non-electric) cruisers. }} ====Trails==== North Vancouver trails cover the range from city cruising to forest paths to downhill descents. They’re listed below in approximate level of difficulty (paved trails at the top, mountain biking trails at the end). Mountain bike trails are graded using a green/blue/black system, with green being beginner, blue for intermediate and black/double black for advanced. Many of the trails are maintained by the [http://nsmba.ca North Shore Mountain Bike Association] and [https://www.trailforks.com Trailforks] has an abundance of detailed trail information (also available as an app for iPhone and Android). Local bike shops are also good sources of information and first-hand knowledge. * {{do | name=Spirit Trail | alt= | url=http://www.cnv.org/parks-recreation-and-culture/parks-and-greenways/greenways/north-shore-spirit-trail | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Paved multi-use trail stretching across most of North Vancouver with some waterfront and nature sections, a couple of interesting bridges, and access to Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards. }} * {{do | name=Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve | alt= | url=http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/water/LSCR.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=end of Lilloet Rd | lat=49.3529 | long=-123.0119 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The main feature is the paved multi-use 10-km trail in the Seymour Valley Trailway. There are also a number of side trails of varying length and trail quality. }} * {{do | name=Inter River Bike Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inter River Park Rd | lat=49.3190 | long=-123.0294 | directions=from Lillooet Rd turn onto Inter River Park Rd at the equestrian center and turn at the next left | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-01 | content=A bike skills park with three tracks: a beginner paved pump track, a more advanced dirt track and a BMX track. All tracks are open to the public, although the BMX track is closed when events are on. }} * {{do | name=Mount Fromme trails | alt= | url= | email= | address=top of Mountain Hwy | lat=49.3587 | long=-123.0355 | directions=head up Mountain Hwy through the yellow gate to the parking area | phone= | tollfree= | hours=6AM-10PM, but the gate on the road closes at dusk | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-20 | content=Around 80 trails, mostly intermediate and advanced. }} * {{do | name=Mount Seymour trails | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old Buck Parking Lot at Anne MacDonald Way & Mt Seymour Rd | lat=49.3234 | long=-122.9725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=Around 110 trails, mostly intermediate and advanced. Old Buck is the climbing trail from the main parking lot to access other trails. There are also some beginner trails/access roads near the Northlands golf course that can be reached from Northlands Drive. }} ===Festivals=== [[File:Fun City Festival on Lonsdale Ave - July 2018.jpg|thumb|Water play in the middle of the road, all part of the Fun City Festival]] *{{event| name=Caribbean Days | url=https://www.caribbeandays.ca | address=Waterfront Park (Chesterfield & Esplanade) | lat= |long= | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=An annual celebration of Caribbean culture in late July with a colourful parade inside the park, Caribbean food, music and dancing. Food and the beverage garden are on the north side of the park, music and performers are on the south side. Entry is free.}} <!-- *{{event| name=Fun City Festival | url=http://www.cnv.org/parks-recreation-and-culture/signature-events/fun-city-festival | address=Victoria Park (Keith Rd & Lonsdale) | lat= |long= | year=2018 | month=July | date=21 | endyear=2018 | endmonth=July | enddate=22 | location= | country= | content=Annual two-day summer event featuring a water slide that spans three city blocks. The lower part of Lonsdale Ave is turned into a pedestrian-only zone with booths, food trucks and live music. The water slide is $20-25 for three slides and $40-45 for a whole day. }} --> *{{event| name=Shipyards Night Market | url=http://www.northshoregreenmarket.com | address=Shipbuilders Square (Wallace Mews & Victory Ship Way) | lat= |long= | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | hours=May-Sep: Friday nights 5PM-10PM | price=Free | location= | country= | content=Popular Friday night event in summer with live music, a few vendors, a beer garden (with local craft beers) and a whole lot of food trucks. }} *{{event| name=Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival | url=https://vimff.org |wikidata=Q55810076 | address= | lat= |long= | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | price=$15-20 in advance, $17-22 at the door | location= | country= | content=A 10-day annual festival in late February (with a Fall Series in November) celebrating film, culture and the outdoors, with screenings, speakers and photography at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver (Lonsdale & 23rd) and other venues in Metro Vancouver. }} ==Learn== Post secondary education on the North Shore is through '''Capilano University'''. Capilano University grants degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a wide area of programs, though mainly in trades and vocational programs. It also offers many continuing education courses. ==Buy== [[File:Lonsdale Quay Market (22538004248).jpg|thumb|Inside Lonsdale Quay Market]] ===Shopping malls=== * {{buy | name=Capilano Mall | alt= | url=http://www.capilanomall.com | email= | address=935 Marine Drive | lat=49.32188 | long=-123.10000 | directions= | phone=+1 604-980-8561 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open every day | price= | content=At Hamilton Ave (''North Vancouver''). Anchor tenant is Walmart. }} * {{buy | name=Lynn Valley Centre | url=https://shoplynnvalley.com | email= | address=1199 Lynn Valley Rd | lat=49.33477 | long=-123.03992 | directions=North Vancouver | phone=+1 604-988-1515 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W, Sa 10AM-6PM; Th-F 10AM-9PM; Su noon-5PM | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Park & Tilford Shops & Gardens | url=http://www.parkandtilford.ca/ | email= | address=333 Brooksbank Ave | lat=49.30923 | long=-123.04155 | directions=North Vancouver | phone=+1 604-984-8200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An outdoor shopping mall built around a unique garden. The garden was built when the mall site was occupied by a distillery. }} * {{buy | name=Parkgate Village Shopping Centre | url=http://www.parkgatevillage.ca/ | email= | address=3650 Mt. Seymour Parkway | lat=49.31693 | long=-122.97027 | directions=North Vancouver | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Many of the small villages within the North Shore have shopping districts, including Deep Cove and [http://www.edgemontvillage.ca/ Edgemont Village (''Ridgewood Drive and Edgemont Boulevard''). A drive or walk along Lonsdale Avenue, Marine Drive and Main Street will also yield plenty of shopping opportunities. ===Souvenirs, sports equipment and other stuff=== A good spot for souvenirs (plus fresh produce, seafood and baked goods) is the {{buy | name=Lonsdale Quay Market | address=123 Carrie Cates Court | lat=49.31026 | long=-123.08217 | directions=at the SeaBus terminal }} Grouse Mountain has a gift shop in the bottom floor of the chalet with postcards, books, T-shirts, Native Art and other items. The '''Trading Post''' at Capilano Suspension Bridge has a large selection of First Nations art. There are also small gift shops in Deep Cove, Ambleside and Horseshoe Bay. If your equipment needs a tune-up or you just want something new, Lonsdale Avenue has a number of shops that sell and repair '''bikes, snowboards''' and '''skis''', as well as related accessories. If you need outdoor gear, there is a {{buy | name=Mountain Equipment Co-op | address=212 Brooksbank Ave | lat=49.30758 | long=-123.04008 | directions=corner of Main & Brooksbank}} There are also shops along Marine Drive that cater for these sports. ==Eat== [[File:View from the foot of Lonsdale - July 2018.jpg|thumb|Views and dining options on the waterfront]] If you're looking to buy your own food, there are plenty of grocery stores (Safeway, Save-on-Foods, Superstore, IGA) scattered across the North Shore. There are also smaller stores that sell produce (Kin's Market is one chain), as does the market at Lonsdale Quay. North Vancouver has a large number of restaurants serving a variety of tastes. Generally, if you drive along Marine Drive or Lonsdale Avenue you won't have a problem finding a restaurant. A selection of restaurants is below. ===Budget=== * {{listing | type=eat | name=Andrews on Eighth | alt= | url=https://andrewson8th.com | email= | address=279 8th St E | lat=49.3151 | long=-123.0668 | directions= | phone=+1 604-980-3088 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-5PM | price=Baked goods $2-5, sandwiches $8-11 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Neighbourhood coffee shop and cafe with a large selection of baked goods (muffins, pastries, cookies) and sandwiches. The building is a restored heritage house, which provides a nice ambiance, and there's a small park across the street if you want to eat ''al fresco''. }} * {{eat | name=Brazza | alt= | url=http://www.brazza.ca | email= | address=1846 Lonsdale Avenue | lat=49.32578 | long=-123.07199 | directions= | phone=+1 604-904-2333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-11PM, Sa-Su 8AM-11PM | price=$3-$7 | content=Coffee and one of the largest selections of gelato in the North Shore. }} * {{eat | name=End of the Line General Store | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/End-of-the-Line-General-Store-223844667682366 | email= | address=4193 Lynn Valley Rd | lat=49.3477 | long=-123.0231 | directions=corner of Lynn Valley & Dempsey | phone=+1 604-904-2366 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 8AM-8PM, F Sa 8AM-9PM | price=Snacks and baked goods $2-6, sandwiches $8 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-24 | content=Cafe with a good selection of sandwiches, baked goods and little bites good for a full meal or a post-hike snack. There's also a shop with clothing, local arts and crafts, imported food and other odds and ends. The shop has a bit of history — it is the site of one of the original stores in Lynn Valley and is so named because it was the "end of the line" for the streetcar. }} * {{eat | name=Honey's | alt= | url=http://honeydoughnuts.com | email= | address=4373 Gallant Ave | lat=49.32671 | long=-122.95010 | directions=main street of Deep Cove | phone=+1 604-929-4988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 6AM-5PM | price=$5-11 | lastedit=2018-03-08 | content=Popular cafe with sandwiches, soups, salads and a variety of baked goods. The donuts are legendary - freshly baked and generously sized with a cakey texture, honey-glazed coating and a bit of oil. Very tasty, but not the best thing for your diet. }} * {{eat | name=Pegster's Coffee | url= | email= | address=1111 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.3182 | long=-123.0727 | directions= | phone=+1 604-984-6646 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$5-10 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Neighbourhood coffee shop that serves a range of wraps and sandwiches made fresh when you order, plus soups, an excellent Thai curry and baked goods. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Rice & Noodle | alt= | url=http://thericeandnoodle.com | email= | address=1661 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.32385 | long=-123.07257 | directions= | phone=+1 604-988-2242 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-10PM | price=$10-11 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=True to its name, this restaurant serves up a mix of Asian-inspired dishes including pad thai, stir-fries and curries. Flavourful and well-portioned, the meals are excellent value. There's some seating in the restaurant and a steady stream of take-out orders. }} * {{eat | name=Rosemary Rocksalt | alt= | url=http://www.rosemaryrocksalt.com | email= | address=1669 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.32398 | long=-123.07256 | directions=Lonsdale & 17th | phone=+1 604-929-1817 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-8PM, Sa-Su 7AM-7:30PM | price=One bagel $1.50, bagel & cream cheese $3.50-4, bagel sandwiches $7-13 | lastedit=2017-04-23 | content=This cafe serves up a little taste of Montreal with bagels and Montreal smoked meat. The bagels are made fresh in the wood-fired oven in the shop and the sandwiches are stuffed full. Options include the Montreal smoked meat, turkey, vegetarian and breakfast sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Station | url= | email= | address=1643 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.32379 | long=-123.07257 | directions= | phone=+1 604-990-8897 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very cheap and reasonably good sushi. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=S'Wich Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.swich.ca | email= | address=644 Queensbury Ave | lat=49.31225 | long=-123.05695 | directions= | phone=+1 604-973-0133 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-3PM, closed holidays | price=$12.50 | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=A little cafe and sandwich shop that makes some great sandwiches. The portions are a good size and have a good mix of seasoning, tasty spreads, veggies and meat. The bread is your choice of white or multigrain, and it is pretty thick. There's just over ten sandwich choices with traditional and more modern favourites like the reuben, pulled pork, turkey brie, roast beef & cheddar, spicy Italian, chicken pesto and a couple of vegetarian options. }} * {{eat | name=Haida Sandwich Co | alt= | url=https://haidasandwich.ca/north-vancouver/ | email=marketing@haidasandwich.ca | address=121 15th Street E | lat=49.32177 | long=-123.07125 | directions= | phone=+1 604-971-6021 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$5 - 20 | lastedit=2020-07-10 | content=The Haida Sandwich is a six-inch, delicious sloppy meal. The Beef Sausage will surprise you in a pleasant way. The Honey Garlic Wings is a must-try. Among the drinks, Aloe Vera Drink and lemon or mint soda is a nice change from the regular pop options. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Andrea's | url= | email= | address=153 West 16th St | lat=49.32310 | long=-123.07465 | directions=one block west of Lonsdale | phone=+1 604 985-0414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$10-20 | content=A neighbourhood restaurant that's been around for a while. It serves mostly Greek and Italian food with large portions for reasonable prices. }} * {{eat | name=Burgoo | alt= | url=http://www.burgoo.ca | email= | address=3 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.31062 | long=-123.08027 | directions= | phone=+1 604 904-0933 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 11AM-10PM; Th-Sa 11AM-11PM | price=Starters $5-16; Mains $11-18 | lastedit=2017-09-19 | content=Cozy restaurant with homey wood decor and a warm fireplace for those rainy Vancouver days. The kitchen serves up fairly large portions of soups, sandwiches, stews and curries. It's a frequent winner of best comfort food in local readers choice awards. }} * {{eat | name=Colosseum Pizza | url=http://colosseumpizza.ca | email= | address=100-124 West 1st St | lat=49.3124 | long=-123.0794 | directions= | phone=+1 604 980-2212 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily from 4PM | price=Pasta $12-16, pizzas $13-35 | lastedit=2015-10-24 | content=Pizza, pasta, but mostly pizza. There are two styles of pizza: "Canadiana" and "Italian classic". Canadiana is the fairly typical North American pizza with plenty of sauce and the usual toppings and flavours (pepperoni, Hawaiian, etc.) The "Italian classic" pizzas are different and really shine — there's no tomato sauce, just the crust, seasoning and a select few vegetables and/or cured meats. The classic pizza selection is reputedly based on the owners' travels through the Mediterranean. For the garlic lover, the Caesar salad is also excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Krua Thai | url=http://www.kruathai.ca | email= | address=1445 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.32160 | long=-123.07252 | directions= | phone=+1 604 990-9349 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-2PM, M-Sa 5PM-9PM | price=$8-15 for a curry | content=Not as spicy as some but very good Thai food. }} * {{eat | name=Lift Breakfast Bakery | alt= | url=http://liftonlonsdale.ca | email= | address=101 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.3121 | long=-123.0788 | directions= | phone=+1 778-388-5438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W 7AM-5PM, Th-F 7AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 9AM-3PM | price=$7-18 | lastedit=2018-07-19 | content=Breakfast and brunch fare with the bread and baked goods made fresh in-house. Prices are a bit higher but most of the dishes are quite good and portion sizes are decent. The double baked croissants, when available, shouldn't be missed. Lineups are common on weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Mumbai Masala | url=http://www.mumbaimasala.ca | email= | address=770-333 Brooksbank Ave | lat=49.31008 | long=-123.04178 | directions=next to Moores in the Park & Tilford Centre | phone=+1 604 984-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$8-15 | content=A mix of Indian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Raglans | url=https://www.facebook.com/RaglansBistro/ | email= | address=15 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.3109 | long=-123.0801 | directions= | phone=+1 604-988-8203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 10AM-midnight, F-Sa 10AM-1AM | price=$10-20 | lastedit=2016-11-11 | content=Great place if you're looking for a tiki bar/surf vibe while you drink local beer and eat your burger and nachos. The service is a bit hit and miss but the burgers are excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Thai House | url=http://www.thaihouse.com | email= | address=180 West Esplanade | lat=49.31152 | long=-123.08013 | directions= | phone=+1 604 987-9911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily 11AM-10:30PM | price= | content=Thai cuisine from mild to spicy. }} * {{eat | name=Tomahawk Restaurant | url=http://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com | email= | alt=Tomahawk Barbeque | address=1550 Philip Ave | lat=49.3228 | long=-123.1131 | directions= | phone=+1 604-988-2612 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 8AM-9PM; F-Sa 8AM-10PM | price=$12-25 | lastedit=2016-11-11 | content=Long6time North Vancouver eatery (operating since 1926) known for its excellent breakfasts and roast beef dinner, and the North Shore and West Coast First Nations decor and artifacts that adorn the walls. The menu consists of all day breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, homemade desserts and several meat and potatoes kind of dishes — roast beef dinner, turkey dinner, steak and such. Portions are large and tend toward a diner style of cooking. Can be very busy and cramped at peak periods. }} * {{eat | name=Tommy's Cafe | url=http://tommycaters.com/tommys-cafe | email= | address=1308 Ross Rd | lat=49.33634 | long=-123.03774 | directions=corner of Ross Rd and Mountain Highway, the entrance is on Ross Rd | phone=+1 604 988-0053 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 2PM | price= | content=This restaurant is a mountain bikers favourite. They serve very good breakfast with free range eggs and nitrate free bacon if you wish. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Tour de Feast | alt= | url=http://tourdefeast.com | email= | address=319 Mountain Hwy | lat=49.30721 | long=-123.03207 | directions= | phone=+1 604-980-1811 | tollfree= | hours=Brunch: W-M 10AM-3PM, Dinner: Th-Su 5PM-9PM | price=Brunch $11-19, Dinner $16-30 | lastedit=2019-07-06 | content=Simply presented restaurant serving brunch and dinner. The menu includes both traditional French dishes like the croque monsieur, cassoulet and duck, and more contemporary items like paninis, smoked salmon and sandwiches. The dishes have a lot of flavour and are made mostly with organic ingredients. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Arms Reach Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.armsreachbistro.com | email= | address=4390 Gallant Ave #107C | lat=49.3270 | long=-122.9494 | directions= | phone=+1 604-929-7442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-10PM daily | price=Brunch $8-14, lunch $10-20, dinner mains $18-45. There's also a fixed price menu on Mon and Tues for $39 | lastedit=2016-11-14 | content=More upscale restaurant overlooking Deep Cove. There's a small breakfast and lunch menu, while dinner covers seafood, pasta and a variety of meat dishes. Good spot for a romantic dinner or a nice dinner out. }} * {{eat | name=Fishworks | alt= | url=http://www.fishworks.ca/ | email= | address=91 Lonsdale Ave | lat=49.31175 | long=-123.07904 | directions= | phone=+1 778-340-3449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su 5PM-10PM | price=Lunch $12-24, appetizers $8-16, mains $16-32 | lastedit=2016-11-11 | content=Seafood restaurant and oyster bar with a mix of traditional seafood dishes and more modern ones (clam spaghetti, lobster mac 'n' cheese, halibut poutine). }} * {{eat | name=The Observatory | url=http://grousemtn.com/grousemountain-observatory-restaurant.cfm | email= | address=6400 Nancy Greene Way | lat=49.3791 | long=-123.0834 | directions=located at Grouse Mountain and accessed through the Skyride | phone=+1 604-980-9311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily 5PM-10PM | price=Mains $39, appetizers $16 | content=Pricey, but good food. Restaurant is located in the top floor of the chalet atop Grouse Mountain. Admission to Grouse Mountain is complimentary with advance dinner reservations. }} ==Drink== [[File:Shipyards as seen from Lonsdale Quay - May 2018.jpg|thumb|The Shipyards are an emerging entertainment district in the city]] Nightlife options in North Vancouver are limited. Clubbing is pretty much non-existent (you have to go to [[Vancouver]] to find night clubs), but there are a number of good neighbourhood pubs. There are also some microbreweries with lounges and kegs on tap if you want to sample the local craft beer scene. ===Microbreweries=== * {{drink | name=Deep Cove Brewing | alt= | url=http://deepcovecraft.com | email= | address=2270 Dollarton Hwy #170 | lat=49.3064 | long=-123.0117 | directions= | phone=+1 604-770-1136 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th noon-11PM, F-Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-10PM | price=$10-20 | lastedit=2018-07-08 | content=Microbrewery, distillery and lounge with a number of house-made ales to go with their Deep Cove Lager. The lounge's menu is fairly diverse with sandwiches, mussels, ribs fondue and some Asian-inspired dishes, and there's often live entertainment on Friday or Saturday nights. }} * {{drink | name=Green Leaf Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.greenleafbrew.com | email= | address=123 Carrie Cates Court | lat=49.31011 | long=-123.08254 | directions=at the south entrance to Lonsdale Quay Market | phone=+1 604-984-8409 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM | price=$5-12 | lastedit=2018-07-08 | content=Ales, lagers, seasonal taps and kombucha brewed on-spot in the Quay to go with a selection of imported whiskies. Seating inside for the wet months and a patio with harbour views for the nice weather. Limited food options, but you can buy food elsewhere in the market and bring it in with you. }} ===Pubs=== * {{drink | name=Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub | alt= | url=http://www.blackbearpub.com | email= | address=1177 Lynn Valley Rd | lat=49.33484 | long=-123.04175 | directions=next to Lynn Valley Centre | phone=+1 604-990-8880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F-Sa 11AM-1AM | price=Starters and shared plates $5-17, mains $12-20 | lastedit=2017-03-20 | content=Popular spot to get a drink and watch the game. The menu has burgers, sandwiches and some traditional English fare, and the food is good. }} * {{drink | name=Finch & Barley | alt= | url=http://finchandbarley.com | email= | address=250 1st St E | lat=49.3099 | long=-123.0735 | directions= | phone=+1 604-770-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 6PM-midnight, also open for brunch Sa-Su 11AM-3PM | price=$8-13 starters, $15-26 mains, $15-20 brunch | lastedit=2017-03-19 | content=Pub with live music Th-Sa usually featuring local bands and DJs. The menu has burgers, flatbreads and a number of starters and mains inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredients and flavours. }} * {{drink | name=Queens Cross Neighbourhood Pub | url=http://www.queenscross.com/ | email= | address=2989 Lonsdale Avenue | lat=49.33628 | long=-123.07230 | directions=Highway 1, exit 18 | phone=+1 604-980-7715 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su-W 11AM-1AM | price= | content=Casual atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring great sandwiches. }} * {{drink | name=The Raven | url=http://www.theravenpub.com | email= | address=1052 Deep Cove Rd | lat=49.31631 | long=-122.95323 | directions= | phone=+1 604-929-3834 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 11AM-midnight | price= | content=Excellent pub food at cheap prices; well worth the money. Cheap wing Wednesday nights are especially popular. }} * {{drink | name=Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub | url=http://www.bestbeerbc.com | email= | address=233 W 1st St | lat=49.31359 | long=-123.08326 | directions=Short walk from Lonsdale Quay | phone=+1 604-984-3087 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F-Sa 11AM-1AM | price= | content=Everything a pub should be, includes a great selection of beers, nice woodwork, and a fun atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Seymour's Pub | url=http://seymourspub.com/ | email= | address=720 Old Lillooet | lat=49.31273 | long=-123.02726 | directions=Highway 1, exit 22 | phone=+1 604-904-8778 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Usual pub fare at reasonable prices. Friday nights are busy with young locals especially during winter months. }} <!-- Jack's is closed for renos, let's see if it re-opens * {{drink | name=Jack Lonsdale's | url= | email= | address=127-1433 Lonsdale | lat=49.32131 | long=-123.07252 | directions= | phone=+1 604-986-7333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 10AM-11PM | price= | content=Small pub with an older crowd. }} --> ==Sleep== [[File:The Lions.jpg|thumb|The Lions - a familiar landmark on the horizon]] You'll find a smaller range of accommodation options in North Vancouver than Vancouver, with less luxury and fewer boutique hotels. Prices are a bit lower than downtown and still have reasonably easy access to Vancouver and most other destinations in the region. There are a number of chain motels located around the intersection of Capilano Rd and Marine Drive, while the fancier hotels are on the waterfront near Lonsdale Quay. B&Bs are also an option, with a number of them throughout the city. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites | url=http://www.bestwesterncapilano.com | email=info@bestwesterncapilano.com | address=1634 Capilano Rd | lat=49.32473 | long=-123.12165 | directions= | phone= +1 604-987-8185 | tollfree=+1-800-644-4227 | fax= | hours= | price=$76-120 in winter, $145-200 in summer | checkin=3PM | checkout=11PM | lastedit=2017-03-17 | content=Standard, deluxe and one bedroom suite rooms. Standard rooms have a single queen bed, two queen beds or two double rooms, deluxe rooms have two double beds plus a fridge and microwave. The one bedroom suite has a single king bed, with pullout sofa and kitchenette. All rooms come with free Wifi and there is an outdoor pool open May to Oct. }} * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn & Suites | url=http://www.vancouvercomfort.com | email=info@vancouvercomfort.com | address=1748 Capilano Rd | lat=49.32492 | long=-123.12137 | directions= | phone= +1 604-988-3181 | tollfree=+1-888-988-3181 | fax=+1 604-904-2755 | hours= | price=$200-350 in summer, with cheaper rates at other times (usually $50-100/night cheaper) | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | lastedit=2017-03-17 | content=Mix of one- and two-bed rooms, and one- and two-bedroom suites. All rooms include free Wifi and complimentary breakfast. Some rooms have a microwave or kitchenette. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | url=http://www.hinorthvancouver.com | email= | address=700 Old Lillooet Rd | lat=49.31290 | long=-123.02664 | directions=exit 22 from Hwy 1 | phone=+1 604 985-3111 | tollfree=+1-877-985-3111 | fax= | hours= | price=$150-200 (winter), $250-300 (summer) | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | lastedit=2017-03-17 | content=Mix of one- and two-bed rooms, studios and one-bedroom suites. Rooms comes with fridge, microwave and flat screen TVs, while suites have kitchenettes. The hotel includes free high-speed internet, indoor pool, sauna and fitness facility. }} * {{sleep | name=North Vancouver Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.northvancouverhotel.ca {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@northvancouverhotel.ca | address=1800 Capilano Rd | lat=49.32523 | long=-123.12094 | directions= | phone=+1 604-987-4461 | tollfree=+1-800-663-4055 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$100-150 (winter), $165-220 (summer) | wikidata=Q55832497 | lastedit=2017-03-17 | content=Standard rooms with one or two beds, plus one-bedroom suites. Rooms include coffee maker, fridge, microwave and free Wifi. Suites and some standard rooms have a kitchenette. There is also an outdoor pool open May-Sept. }} * {{sleep | name=Ocean Breeze Executive B&B | url=http://www.oceanbreezevancouver.com | email= | address=462 1st St E | lat=49.30711 | long=-123.06706 | directions= | phone=+1 604 988-0546 | tollfree=+1-800-567-5171 | fax= | hours= | price=$130-200 | checkin=call ahead | checkout=11AM | content=Four-room B&B. Rooms include private bathroom, bar fridge with complementary bottled water and coffee maker. Many rooms have a view of the Vancouver skyline and some have a fireplace or private patio. Includes breakfast, free Wifi and access to the lounge and fireplace. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Lonsdale Quay Hotel | alt= | url=http://lonsdalequayhotel.com | email= | address=123 Carrie Cates Court | lat=49.31051 | long=-123.08163 | directions=an outside elevator is located at the northeast entrance to the market near the Bean around the World coffee shop | phone=+1 604 986-6111 | tollfree=+1-800-836-6111 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rack rate for rooms is $250-300 (winter), $350-400 (summer), although good deals available on website. Waterfront suites are $550-600 | wikidata=Q55810096 | lastedit=2017-03-19 | content=Hotel located on the top floor of Lonsdale Quay so there are some good views and the location is excellent. Standard rooms with one or two queen beds and limited views or Executive rooms with a queen or king bed and harbour views. There are also two Waterfront Executive suites with 180° views. All rooms include free Wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | alt= | url=http://pinnaclepierhotel.com | email= | address=138 Victory Ship Way | lat=49.31058 | long=-123.07928 | directions=Lonsdale & Esplanade | phone=+1 604 986-7437 | tollfree=+1-877-986-7437 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$210-240 (winter), $280-330 (summer) | wikidata=Q55832450 | lastedit=2017-03-17 | content=Waterfront hotel that has one- and two-bed rooms with mountain or harbour views that overlook the Vancouver skyline. Rooms include free Wifi, access to complimentary hotel bicycles, Keurig coffee machines, fridge and microwave. The hotel opened in 2010 and features contemporary decor. Parking is available for a fee. It is well situated, with many restaurants nearby and an easy couple minutes walk to the Seabus. }} ==Connect== All of the commercial and residential areas of the North Shore have cell phone coverage. However, the terrain is quite mountainous and therefore there are dead spots here and there. Once you get off on the hiking trails you lose cell phone coverage amazingly quickly. ==Stay safe== [[File:Grouse Mountain (4897119558).jpg|thumb|Be prepared, there be mountains and other hazards beyond this gate]] The biggest danger in North Vancouver is the terrain and not being prepared. Property crime happens and usual precautions like keeping valuables out of sight should be followed. Violent crime is rare. If you need to contact emergency services, dial '''911'''. '''When hiking in the mountains, biking or skiing, understand the trails you are going on and do not go beyond your abilities or provisions'''. The terrain can be treacherous off marked trails with cliffs and gullies, and local rescue teams are frequently called out to find people who were unprepared or got in over their heads. Hikers should stay on well marked trails, have shoes and clothing appropriate to the level of hike and leave plenty of time to get back to the trailhead before nightfall (which happens quite quickly in the dense forest). Skier/snowboarders should stay in-bounds of the ski resort. There are a lot of black bears around in the summer. Be bear aware when hiking around the North Shore areas. === Hospitals === * {{listing | name=Lions Gate Hospital | alt= | url= | email= | address=231 East 15th St | lat=49.32068 | long=-123.06829 | directions=corner of 13th St and St. George's | phone=+1 604-988-3131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30280707 | content= }} ==Cope== * {{listing | name=North Shore News | alt= | url=http://www.nsnews.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q55810122 | content=Local paper that publishes once a week. A good source of information for local events and restaurants. }} ==Go next== If you're not ready to return to [[Vancouver]] yet, the North Vancouver offers several options for day trips and moving on. * '''[[West Vancouver]]''', next door, has more parks, hiking and scenic views to take in. * West and north on '''Hwy 99''' takes you through the '''[[Sea to Sky]]''' region, which offers varied outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, rock climbing and camping. It also takes you to the resort area of '''[[Whistler]]''', with its nightlife, fine dining and a wide variety of activities that will keep you busy regardless of the season. * Get on the '''ferry''' from Horseshoe Bay to the '''[[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]]''' or '''[[Nanaimo]]'''. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Nanaimo]] | minorl1=[[West Vancouver]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1='''[[Vancouver]]''' | image2=Translinkseabus.svg | imagesize2=22 | caption2=SeaBus | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2=[[Vancouver/City Centre|Vancouver City Centre]] }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (British Columbia)}} {{geo|49.32059|-123.07348}} {{RelatedCommonsCat|North Vancouver, British Columbia (district)|rel=y}} rsr29shosh299vvccf7eocyz2tyxqny 0 25973 4492050 3822724 2022-07-29T02:51:33Z Shiro2808 2271246 /* Sleep */ Added listing for Hotel Cycle wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[Image:Onomichi_LiteraturePath_Steps.JPG|thumb|240px|Along the Path of Literature]] '''[http://www.ononavi.com/ Onomichi]''' (尾道) has been called "Japan's hometown", a quiet port city of temples and literature along the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. ==Understand== Though under the radar of most foreign tourists, Onomichi has dozens of ancient temples and monuments, which are connected by two enjoyable walks, and the start of [[Shimanami Kaido Bikeway|an exceptional bike trail]] to [[Shikoku]]. It has been the home of a number of Japan's more famous authors, such as Shiga Naoya, Takahashi Gen'ichirō, and Hayashi Fumiko. Better preserved than most towns of its kind, Onomichi has also been the setting for a number of movies and TV dramas, including Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 classic ''Tokyo Story'', and a 2005 anime series, ''Kamichu!'' ===Tourist information=== * {{listing | name=Shimanami Kōryū-kan | alt=しまなみ交流館; Teatro Shell-rune | url= | email=teatro@bbbn.jp | address=10-1 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.403814 | long=133.192600 | directions=JR Onomichi Station, south exit | phone=+81 848-25-4073 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=There's a tourist information counter on the first floor. }} * {{listing | name=Onomichi Kankō-kyōkai | alt=尾道観光協会 | url=http://www.ononavi.com/ | email=info@ononavi.com | address= | lat=34.410659 | long=133.201553 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=There's also a tourist information counter in the ropeway station. }} ==Get in== ===By train=== [[Image:Onomichi.png|thumb|450px|Map of Onomichi]] The centrally-located JR Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Main Line, between [[Hiroshima]] to the west and [[Okayama]] to the east. Shin-Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Shinkansen, but it's only served by the all-stops ''Kodama''. Buses run from Shin-Onomichi to the city center (15-20 minutes, ¥170). Alternately, if you're traveling by Shinkansen, transfer to the San'yo Main Line at [[Fukuyama]] &mdash; all ''Kodama'' and ''Hikari'' trains stop there, as does one ''Nozomi'' per hour &mdash; and complete the trip to JR Onomichi Station from there (20 minutes by regular train). * {{listing | type=go | name=Onomichi station | alt=尾道駅, ''Onomichi-eki'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.404909 | long=133.193157 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Onomichi Station | wikidata=Q861547 | lastedit=2019-03-25 | content= }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Shin-Onomichi station | alt=新尾道駅, Shin-Onomichi-eki | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.429945 | long=133.190284 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shin-Onomichi Station | wikidata=Q1136506 | lastedit=2019-03-25 | content= }} ===By ferry=== Ferries travel to islands in the [[Seto Inland Sea]], and also to [[Imabari]] on [[Shikoku]], which is not far from [[Matsuyama]]. The harbor is next to JR Onomichi Station. Shuttle ferries also run from the harbor across the strait to [[Mukaishima]] (2 minutes, ¥100 one-way for foot passengers, and an additional ¥10 if you have a bicycle) ===By bus=== Two daytime buses run from [[Osaka]] (approx. 4 3/4 hours, ¥3870 one way, ¥7020 round trip). Shuttle buses also run from [[Tokyo]] ([[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku]]), [[Kobe]] (Sannomiya), [[Hiroshima]], and Hiroshima Airport (80 minutes, ¥1120). ==Get around== A convenient bus shuttles through the town, with a terminal outside JR Onomichi Station. ==See== {{Mapframe|34.4112|133.1946|zoom=14}} [[Image:Saikokuji01s3200.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Saikoku-ji]] Onomichi is best known for two walks. The '''Path of Literature''' (文学のこみち ''Bungaku no komichi'') is the shorter of the two, winding its way downhill from Senkōji Park back to the city. It features 24 stones, carved with memorable quotes from Japanese authors linked to Onomichi; alas, they're all in Japanese, but it's a pleasant stroll through woods, temples, and shrines just the same. At the bottom of the hill, the path merges with the well-signposted '''Old Temple Loop''' (古寺めぐり ''Koji-meguri''), which connects 25 of Onomichi's better-known temples in a 2km east-west walk. The western end is a short distance from the train station, beginning with the stone gate of Jikoji (持光寺); to start at the eastern end, take the bus to ''Jodoji-shita'' and head to Kairyuji (海龍寺). * {{see | name=Senkō-ji Park | alt=千光寺公園 Senkōji-kōen | url=http://www.senkouji.jp/ | email= | address= | lat=34.4111708 | long=133.1969854 | directions=Nagae-guchi bus stop | phone = +81 848-22-4900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The starting point for the Path of Literature, Senkōji Park is famous for its cherry blossoms (in season); there are also great views of the Seto Inland Sea and Onomichi's massive shipyards. Located atop a small hill, the park is best reached on the '''Senkoji Ropeway''' (9AM-5:15PM, &yen;270/430 one-way/return adults, half-price kids). }} * {{see | name=Senkō-ji | alt=千光寺 | url=http://www.senkouji.jp | email= | address= | lat=34.4108081 | long=133.1986683 | directions=Nagae-guchi bus stop | phone = +81 848-23-2310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content= Halfway down the Path of Literature, this is the largest temple on the hill, and #7 on the Old Temple Loop. Senkōji's specialty is the grinning ''Niko Niko Jizō'' doll, the "always smiling protector of children" that most Buddhist sages would have a fairly hard time recognizing as the boddhisattva Ksitigarbha. Look for the massive ''Kyō-onrō'' (驚音楼) bell tower, which rings in the New Year for Onomichi. }} [[Image:Jikoji01n3872.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Jikō-ji]] * {{see | name=Jikō-ji | alt=持光寺 | url= | email= | address=9-2 Nishi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4072091 | long=133.1958481 | directions= | phone=+81 848-23-2411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥500 | content= The first stop on the Old Temple Loop, Jikoji is notable mainly for its imposing stone gate and the chance to create your own ''nigiri botoke'', a miniature Buddha statue that is made by squeezing a lump of clay in your fist; the temple will fire the clay and send you the finished product by mail (¥1500 plus postage). }} * {{see | name=Tenneiji | alt=天寧寺 | url= | email= | address=17-29 Higashi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4097535 | long=133.2006352 | directions= | phone = +81 848-22-2078 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= #6 on the Old Temple Loop. The 500 statues in the Rakan Hall are an impressive sight, and best followed by a visit to the (unconnected) '''Maneki-Neko Museum''' next door, which has a whopping 1,500 statues of Japan's famous Lucky Cats. }} * {{see | name=Saikokuji | alt=西国寺 | url= | email= | address=29-27 Nishi Kubo-cho | lat=34.4158657 | long=133.203325 | directions=Saikokuji-shita bus stop | phone=+81 848-37-0321 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free to walk the temple grounds, &yen;400 main hall | content=#17 on the Old Temple Loop. Giants tread here before you; check out the huge straw sandals hanging from the Niōmon Gate. The striking red pagoda is a National Treasure. }} * {{see | name=Jōdōji | alt=浄土寺 | url=http://www.ermjp.com/j/temple | email= | address=20-28 Higashi Kubo-cho | lat=34.4119176 | long=133.2100991 | directions=Jodoji-shita bus stop | phone=+81 848-37-2361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=Free to walk the temple grounds; &yen;500 garden, &yen;400 treasure hall | content= #23 on the Old Temple Loop. Jodoji is believed to have been founded more than 1400 years ago by Prince Shotoku, who wrote Japan's first constitution. Its main hall and pagoda are designated National Treasures, while the gate and Amida Hall are Important Cultural Properties. Despite the name, this is actually a Shingon (not Jodo) sect temple. }} * {{see | name=Onomichi City Museum of Art | alt=尾道市立美術館 | url=http://www7.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/ | email= | address=17-19 Nishi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4098619 | long=133.1955955 | directions=Senkōji Park | phone=+81 848-23-2281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-17:00 | price=Free, special exhibitions &yen;1000 | content= Features a modest collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Western art and handicrafts. However, the building itself tends to attract the most attention, having been redesigned by star architect '''Tadao Ando''' in 2003. }} ==Do== There is a handful of onsen in the vicinity of Onomichi, and there is also at least one sentō (public bath) in a downtown hotel. * {{do | name=Poppo no yu | alt={{Lang|ja|ぽっぽの湯}} | url=http://poppo.info/ | email= | address= | lat=34.4101093 | long=133.1790740 | directions=from Onomichi station, JA bus for the hospital ({{Lang|ja|尾道総合病院}}, onomichi sōgōbyōin), ''Tottsu honsha'' ({{Lang|ja|トッツ本社}}) stop, ¥510 one way ; going by foot (2km) may be possible | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adult ¥800, children ¥400, free under 3 ; towel rental ¥150 | lastedit=2017-12-29 | content=If the residential neighborhood is uninspiring, once inside it will not matter. Offers several types of baths (different temperatures and types of water, an outdoor bath) and a sauna. Men/women separated. You can also eat there. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Ichibangai Shōtengai | alt=一番街商店街 | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.406264 | long=133.197097 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-15 | content=A classic Japanese covered shopping arcade, runs from just east of JR Onomichi Station for about a kilometer parallel to the shoreline. It is theoretically pedestrianised, but cyclists, scooters, and cars use it as a shortcut, so take care when walking there. It contains an eclectic mixture of shops, from ramen shops and the ever-useful ¥100 store to a shop that sells all kinds of edged instruments (scissors, saws, knives). }} [[Image:ichibangai.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Entrance to Ichibangai]] * {{buy | name=Fukuya Onomichi | url=http://www.fukuya-dept.co.jp/store | email= | address=1-10 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.404397 | long=133.192714 | directions= | phone = +81 848-21-1500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:30 | price= | content= For more conventional tastes, this department store is behind the station. There's a bookstore on the second floor. }} ==Eat== [[Image:Onomichi ramen by chicatan.jpg|thumb|300px|Onomichi rāmen]] The local specialty is '''Onomichi ramen''', a variation of the ubiquitous noodle soup that would look suspiciously like the ordinary soy-flavored kind if not for the hint of fish paste in the stock and the gobs of melted lard floating on top. The cylindrical restaurant at the top of the Senkō-ji ropeway will happily serve you a bowl, as will nearly any restaurant in the station/harbor area. * {{eat | name=Miyachi | alt=みやち | url= | email= | address=1-6-22 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.407211 | long=133.199506 | directions= | phone=+81 848-25-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-W 11:00-20:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=Good, cheap ramen and fewer crowds, thanks to its slightly out-of-the-way location. And if you're sick of ramen, they serve tempura and soba, too. }} * {{eat | name=Shuka-en | alt=朱華園 | url= | email= | address=4-12 Toyohimoto-machi | lat=34.409944 | long=133.203012 | directions= | phone=+81 848-37-2077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-W 11:00-20:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=This is the most famous Onomichi ramen shop, in the midst of the craze since it began, but with only 20 seats inside, it tends to have pretty long lines. }} * {{eat | name=Tsutafuji | alt=つたふじ 本店 | url= | email= | address=2-10-17 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.408569 | long=133.203372 | directions= | phone=+81 848-22-5578 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 11:00-21:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=Good ramen & beer. }} ==Drink== Onomichi is not long on nightlife. Several of the ramen shops serve beer as well. If you'd just like a drink, do as the locals do &mdash; grab something from a convenience store and claim a bench by the harbor. * {{drink | name=Chai Salon Dragon | alt=チャイサロンドラゴン | url=https://www.facebook.com/chai.salon.dragon/ | email= | address=1-9-14 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4060869 | long=133.1971513 | directions= | phone=+81 848-24-9889 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=&yen;390/bottle | content=Serves "chaider", a tea-flavored cider created in Onomichi. The owner is fluent in English and German, and a great source of local info. }} ==Sleep== Unless you have a keen interest in Pure Land Buddhism or Japanese literature or you want to be ready to early in the morning for the Shimanami Kaidō bike-way, it's probably not worth your while to spend the night in Onomichi. Most people opt to day-trip from [[Hiroshima]] or [[Okayama]]. * {{sleep | name=Miyako Ryokan | alt=都旅館 | url=http://www.miyako-ryokan.jp | email= | address=13-4 Nishi Gosho-cho | lat=34.4026066 | long=133.1886332 | directions= | phone = +81 848-22-3853 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;4750 per person, &yen;5500 with breakfast | checkin= | checkout= | content= Pleasant, spare Japanese-style rooms without private baths. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Hill Hotel Onomichi | alt=グリーンヒルホテル尾道 | url=http://www.shimanami-gho.co.jp | email= | address=9-1 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.4033294 | long=133.1930824 | directions= | phone=+81 848-24-0100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;7875 single, &yen;14,700 double | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good business hotel. If you don't mind paying a little more, ask for a water-side view. There's a restaurant on the second floor. }} * {{sleep | name=Senkōji Park Hotel | alt=千光寺山荘 Senkōji Sanso | url=http://www.senkojisanso.com | email= | address= | lat=34.4088824 | long=133.1957354 | directions= | phone=+81 848-22-7168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;7980, rates vary based on the meal included | checkin= | checkout= | content= A clean, older hotel. Though it lacks top modern amenities, it does have the considerable advantage of a location on Senkōji Hill &mdash; and, accordingly, great views. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cycle | alt= | url=https://onomichi-u2.com/?lang=en#hotel-cycle | email=info@onomichi-u2.com | address=5-11 Nishi Gosho-cho | lat= | long= | directions=10 by walk from the station | phone=0848-21-0550 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From 18200¥ | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A hotel dedicated to cyclists in a renovated warehouse on the seafront. It is possible to check-in with one's bike and most rooms contain a bike-rack. There is a bike maintenance centre as well as various shops within the building. }} ==Go next== [[Image:IkuchiBridge1.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Bridge over Ikuchijima]] * [[Shimanami Kaido Bikeway]] - This 70km bikeway connects Onomichi with the islands of Mukaishima, Innoshima (for the pirate Suigun Castle), Ikuchijima (for Kosan-ji), Omishima, Hakatajima, and Oshima, ending in Imabari on [[Shikoku]]. * [[Fukuyama]] * [[Sera]] * [[Fuchu]] * [[Mihara]] * [[Takehara]] * [[Kurashiki]] * [[Okayama]] * [[Hiroshima]] {{routebox | image1=Sanyo Shinkansen icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Fukuoka|Hakata]] | minorl1=[[Mihara]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Osaka|Shin-Osaka]] | minorr1=[[Fukuyama]] | image2=JR Sanyo icon.png | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl2=[[Mihara]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Okayama]] | minorr2=[[Fukuyama]] | image3=Snimanami Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Imabari]] | minorr3= | image4=Sanyo Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize4=100 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl4=[[Mihara]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Okayama]] | minorr4=[[Fukuyama]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|34.4167|133.2000}} {{IsPartOf|Hiroshima_(prefecture)}} f5vm5n91i7v0oqke7uv78xkz1oeom9p 4492051 4492050 2022-07-29T02:52:05Z Shiro2808 2271246 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Hotel Cycle - Typos wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[Image:Onomichi_LiteraturePath_Steps.JPG|thumb|240px|Along the Path of Literature]] '''[http://www.ononavi.com/ Onomichi]''' (尾道) has been called "Japan's hometown", a quiet port city of temples and literature along the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. ==Understand== Though under the radar of most foreign tourists, Onomichi has dozens of ancient temples and monuments, which are connected by two enjoyable walks, and the start of [[Shimanami Kaido Bikeway|an exceptional bike trail]] to [[Shikoku]]. It has been the home of a number of Japan's more famous authors, such as Shiga Naoya, Takahashi Gen'ichirō, and Hayashi Fumiko. Better preserved than most towns of its kind, Onomichi has also been the setting for a number of movies and TV dramas, including Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 classic ''Tokyo Story'', and a 2005 anime series, ''Kamichu!'' ===Tourist information=== * {{listing | name=Shimanami Kōryū-kan | alt=しまなみ交流館; Teatro Shell-rune | url= | email=teatro@bbbn.jp | address=10-1 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.403814 | long=133.192600 | directions=JR Onomichi Station, south exit | phone=+81 848-25-4073 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=There's a tourist information counter on the first floor. }} * {{listing | name=Onomichi Kankō-kyōkai | alt=尾道観光協会 | url=http://www.ononavi.com/ | email=info@ononavi.com | address= | lat=34.410659 | long=133.201553 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=There's also a tourist information counter in the ropeway station. }} ==Get in== ===By train=== [[Image:Onomichi.png|thumb|450px|Map of Onomichi]] The centrally-located JR Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Main Line, between [[Hiroshima]] to the west and [[Okayama]] to the east. Shin-Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Shinkansen, but it's only served by the all-stops ''Kodama''. Buses run from Shin-Onomichi to the city center (15-20 minutes, ¥170). Alternately, if you're traveling by Shinkansen, transfer to the San'yo Main Line at [[Fukuyama]] &mdash; all ''Kodama'' and ''Hikari'' trains stop there, as does one ''Nozomi'' per hour &mdash; and complete the trip to JR Onomichi Station from there (20 minutes by regular train). * {{listing | type=go | name=Onomichi station | alt=尾道駅, ''Onomichi-eki'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.404909 | long=133.193157 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Onomichi Station | wikidata=Q861547 | lastedit=2019-03-25 | content= }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Shin-Onomichi station | alt=新尾道駅, Shin-Onomichi-eki | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.429945 | long=133.190284 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shin-Onomichi Station | wikidata=Q1136506 | lastedit=2019-03-25 | content= }} ===By ferry=== Ferries travel to islands in the [[Seto Inland Sea]], and also to [[Imabari]] on [[Shikoku]], which is not far from [[Matsuyama]]. The harbor is next to JR Onomichi Station. Shuttle ferries also run from the harbor across the strait to [[Mukaishima]] (2 minutes, ¥100 one-way for foot passengers, and an additional ¥10 if you have a bicycle) ===By bus=== Two daytime buses run from [[Osaka]] (approx. 4 3/4 hours, ¥3870 one way, ¥7020 round trip). Shuttle buses also run from [[Tokyo]] ([[Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku]]), [[Kobe]] (Sannomiya), [[Hiroshima]], and Hiroshima Airport (80 minutes, ¥1120). ==Get around== A convenient bus shuttles through the town, with a terminal outside JR Onomichi Station. ==See== {{Mapframe|34.4112|133.1946|zoom=14}} [[Image:Saikokuji01s3200.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Saikoku-ji]] Onomichi is best known for two walks. The '''Path of Literature''' (文学のこみち ''Bungaku no komichi'') is the shorter of the two, winding its way downhill from Senkōji Park back to the city. It features 24 stones, carved with memorable quotes from Japanese authors linked to Onomichi; alas, they're all in Japanese, but it's a pleasant stroll through woods, temples, and shrines just the same. At the bottom of the hill, the path merges with the well-signposted '''Old Temple Loop''' (古寺めぐり ''Koji-meguri''), which connects 25 of Onomichi's better-known temples in a 2km east-west walk. The western end is a short distance from the train station, beginning with the stone gate of Jikoji (持光寺); to start at the eastern end, take the bus to ''Jodoji-shita'' and head to Kairyuji (海龍寺). * {{see | name=Senkō-ji Park | alt=千光寺公園 Senkōji-kōen | url=http://www.senkouji.jp/ | email= | address= | lat=34.4111708 | long=133.1969854 | directions=Nagae-guchi bus stop | phone = +81 848-22-4900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= The starting point for the Path of Literature, Senkōji Park is famous for its cherry blossoms (in season); there are also great views of the Seto Inland Sea and Onomichi's massive shipyards. Located atop a small hill, the park is best reached on the '''Senkoji Ropeway''' (9AM-5:15PM, &yen;270/430 one-way/return adults, half-price kids). }} * {{see | name=Senkō-ji | alt=千光寺 | url=http://www.senkouji.jp | email= | address= | lat=34.4108081 | long=133.1986683 | directions=Nagae-guchi bus stop | phone = +81 848-23-2310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content= Halfway down the Path of Literature, this is the largest temple on the hill, and #7 on the Old Temple Loop. Senkōji's specialty is the grinning ''Niko Niko Jizō'' doll, the "always smiling protector of children" that most Buddhist sages would have a fairly hard time recognizing as the boddhisattva Ksitigarbha. Look for the massive ''Kyō-onrō'' (驚音楼) bell tower, which rings in the New Year for Onomichi. }} [[Image:Jikoji01n3872.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Jikō-ji]] * {{see | name=Jikō-ji | alt=持光寺 | url= | email= | address=9-2 Nishi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4072091 | long=133.1958481 | directions= | phone=+81 848-23-2411 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥500 | content= The first stop on the Old Temple Loop, Jikoji is notable mainly for its imposing stone gate and the chance to create your own ''nigiri botoke'', a miniature Buddha statue that is made by squeezing a lump of clay in your fist; the temple will fire the clay and send you the finished product by mail (¥1500 plus postage). }} * {{see | name=Tenneiji | alt=天寧寺 | url= | email= | address=17-29 Higashi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4097535 | long=133.2006352 | directions= | phone = +81 848-22-2078 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= #6 on the Old Temple Loop. The 500 statues in the Rakan Hall are an impressive sight, and best followed by a visit to the (unconnected) '''Maneki-Neko Museum''' next door, which has a whopping 1,500 statues of Japan's famous Lucky Cats. }} * {{see | name=Saikokuji | alt=西国寺 | url= | email= | address=29-27 Nishi Kubo-cho | lat=34.4158657 | long=133.203325 | directions=Saikokuji-shita bus stop | phone=+81 848-37-0321 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free to walk the temple grounds, &yen;400 main hall | content=#17 on the Old Temple Loop. Giants tread here before you; check out the huge straw sandals hanging from the Niōmon Gate. The striking red pagoda is a National Treasure. }} * {{see | name=Jōdōji | alt=浄土寺 | url=http://www.ermjp.com/j/temple | email= | address=20-28 Higashi Kubo-cho | lat=34.4119176 | long=133.2100991 | directions=Jodoji-shita bus stop | phone=+81 848-37-2361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=Free to walk the temple grounds; &yen;500 garden, &yen;400 treasure hall | content= #23 on the Old Temple Loop. Jodoji is believed to have been founded more than 1400 years ago by Prince Shotoku, who wrote Japan's first constitution. Its main hall and pagoda are designated National Treasures, while the gate and Amida Hall are Important Cultural Properties. Despite the name, this is actually a Shingon (not Jodo) sect temple. }} * {{see | name=Onomichi City Museum of Art | alt=尾道市立美術館 | url=http://www7.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/ | email= | address=17-19 Nishi Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4098619 | long=133.1955955 | directions=Senkōji Park | phone=+81 848-23-2281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-17:00 | price=Free, special exhibitions &yen;1000 | content= Features a modest collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Western art and handicrafts. However, the building itself tends to attract the most attention, having been redesigned by star architect '''Tadao Ando''' in 2003. }} ==Do== There is a handful of onsen in the vicinity of Onomichi, and there is also at least one sentō (public bath) in a downtown hotel. * {{do | name=Poppo no yu | alt={{Lang|ja|ぽっぽの湯}} | url=http://poppo.info/ | email= | address= | lat=34.4101093 | long=133.1790740 | directions=from Onomichi station, JA bus for the hospital ({{Lang|ja|尾道総合病院}}, onomichi sōgōbyōin), ''Tottsu honsha'' ({{Lang|ja|トッツ本社}}) stop, ¥510 one way ; going by foot (2km) may be possible | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adult ¥800, children ¥400, free under 3 ; towel rental ¥150 | lastedit=2017-12-29 | content=If the residential neighborhood is uninspiring, once inside it will not matter. Offers several types of baths (different temperatures and types of water, an outdoor bath) and a sauna. Men/women separated. You can also eat there. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Ichibangai Shōtengai | alt=一番街商店街 | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.406264 | long=133.197097 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-15 | content=A classic Japanese covered shopping arcade, runs from just east of JR Onomichi Station for about a kilometer parallel to the shoreline. It is theoretically pedestrianised, but cyclists, scooters, and cars use it as a shortcut, so take care when walking there. It contains an eclectic mixture of shops, from ramen shops and the ever-useful ¥100 store to a shop that sells all kinds of edged instruments (scissors, saws, knives). }} [[Image:ichibangai.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Entrance to Ichibangai]] * {{buy | name=Fukuya Onomichi | url=http://www.fukuya-dept.co.jp/store | email= | address=1-10 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.404397 | long=133.192714 | directions= | phone = +81 848-21-1500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:30 | price= | content= For more conventional tastes, this department store is behind the station. There's a bookstore on the second floor. }} ==Eat== [[Image:Onomichi ramen by chicatan.jpg|thumb|300px|Onomichi rāmen]] The local specialty is '''Onomichi ramen''', a variation of the ubiquitous noodle soup that would look suspiciously like the ordinary soy-flavored kind if not for the hint of fish paste in the stock and the gobs of melted lard floating on top. The cylindrical restaurant at the top of the Senkō-ji ropeway will happily serve you a bowl, as will nearly any restaurant in the station/harbor area. * {{eat | name=Miyachi | alt=みやち | url= | email= | address=1-6-22 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.407211 | long=133.199506 | directions= | phone=+81 848-25-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-W 11:00-20:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=Good, cheap ramen and fewer crowds, thanks to its slightly out-of-the-way location. And if you're sick of ramen, they serve tempura and soba, too. }} * {{eat | name=Shuka-en | alt=朱華園 | url= | email= | address=4-12 Toyohimoto-machi | lat=34.409944 | long=133.203012 | directions= | phone=+81 848-37-2077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-W 11:00-20:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=This is the most famous Onomichi ramen shop, in the midst of the craze since it began, but with only 20 seats inside, it tends to have pretty long lines. }} * {{eat | name=Tsutafuji | alt=つたふじ 本店 | url= | email= | address=2-10-17 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.408569 | long=133.203372 | directions= | phone=+81 848-22-5578 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 11:00-21:00 | price=&yen;500 | content=Good ramen & beer. }} ==Drink== Onomichi is not long on nightlife. Several of the ramen shops serve beer as well. If you'd just like a drink, do as the locals do &mdash; grab something from a convenience store and claim a bench by the harbor. * {{drink | name=Chai Salon Dragon | alt=チャイサロンドラゴン | url=https://www.facebook.com/chai.salon.dragon/ | email= | address=1-9-14 Tsuchi-do | lat=34.4060869 | long=133.1971513 | directions= | phone=+81 848-24-9889 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=&yen;390/bottle | content=Serves "chaider", a tea-flavored cider created in Onomichi. The owner is fluent in English and German, and a great source of local info. }} ==Sleep== Unless you have a keen interest in Pure Land Buddhism or Japanese literature or you want to be ready to early in the morning for the Shimanami Kaidō bike-way, it's probably not worth your while to spend the night in Onomichi. Most people opt to day-trip from [[Hiroshima]] or [[Okayama]]. * {{sleep | name=Miyako Ryokan | alt=都旅館 | url=http://www.miyako-ryokan.jp | email= | address=13-4 Nishi Gosho-cho | lat=34.4026066 | long=133.1886332 | directions= | phone = +81 848-22-3853 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;4750 per person, &yen;5500 with breakfast | checkin= | checkout= | content= Pleasant, spare Japanese-style rooms without private baths. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Hill Hotel Onomichi | alt=グリーンヒルホテル尾道 | url=http://www.shimanami-gho.co.jp | email= | address=9-1 Higashi Gosho-cho | lat=34.4033294 | long=133.1930824 | directions= | phone=+81 848-24-0100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;7875 single, &yen;14,700 double | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good business hotel. If you don't mind paying a little more, ask for a water-side view. There's a restaurant on the second floor. }} * {{sleep | name=Senkōji Park Hotel | alt=千光寺山荘 Senkōji Sanso | url=http://www.senkojisanso.com | email= | address= | lat=34.4088824 | long=133.1957354 | directions= | phone=+81 848-22-7168 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from &yen;7980, rates vary based on the meal included | checkin= | checkout= | content= A clean, older hotel. Though it lacks top modern amenities, it does have the considerable advantage of a location on Senkōji Hill &mdash; and, accordingly, great views. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cycle | alt= | url=https://onomichi-u2.com/?lang=en#hotel-cycle | email=info@onomichi-u2.com | address=5-11 Nishi Gosho-cho | lat= | long= | directions=10 minutes by walk from the station | phone=0848-21-0550 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From 18200¥ | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A hotel dedicated to cyclists in a renovated warehouse on the seafront. It is possible to check-in with one's bike and most rooms contain a bike-rack. There is a bike maintenance centre as well as various shops within the building. }} ==Go next== [[Image:IkuchiBridge1.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Bridge over Ikuchijima]] * [[Shimanami Kaido Bikeway]] - This 70km bikeway connects Onomichi with the islands of Mukaishima, Innoshima (for the pirate Suigun Castle), Ikuchijima (for Kosan-ji), Omishima, Hakatajima, and Oshima, ending in Imabari on [[Shikoku]]. * [[Fukuyama]] * [[Sera]] * [[Fuchu]] * [[Mihara]] * [[Takehara]] * [[Kurashiki]] * [[Okayama]] * [[Hiroshima]] {{routebox | image1=Sanyo Shinkansen icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Fukuoka|Hakata]] | minorl1=[[Mihara]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Osaka|Shin-Osaka]] | minorr1=[[Fukuyama]] | image2=JR Sanyo icon.png | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl2=[[Mihara]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Okayama]] | minorr2=[[Fukuyama]] | image3=Snimanami Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Imabari]] | minorr3= | image4=Sanyo Expwy Route Sign.svg | imagesize4=100 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Hiroshima]] | minorl4=[[Mihara]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Okayama]] | minorr4=[[Fukuyama]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|34.4167|133.2000}} {{IsPartOf|Hiroshima_(prefecture)}} 3gotpiuzk8e4h7h9vauz8562729b5ju 0 27094 4491881 3980491 2022-07-28T16:18:38Z Lazarus1255 2236161 /* Buy */The antique market closed, and there is no 1207 Vine St in Pearl. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Pearl''' is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, sitting on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital, Jackson. The population was 26,000 in 2018. ==Understand== ===History=== After the American Civil War, the bottomlands of the Pearl River were developed for agriculture. The population was sparse until the mid-1900s when the development of the state capital, Jackson in Hinds County to the west, spilled over into this county. New residents and industry settled here. Thereafter, growth in the area came from the urban expansion of the capital, control of flood threats from the Pearl River, and improved transportation due to accessible interstates and Jackson-Evers International Airport. Pearl was affected by the violence of the Ku Klux Klan, and was white-only for most of the 20th century. In 1970, Pearl had 9,613 white residents and 10 black residents, By the 1990s Pearl had become more racially integrated, and by 2010 blacks made up 23% of the population ==Get in== ===By plane=== Pearl is served by '''Jackson-Evers International Airport''' ({{IATA|JAN}}) in [[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]], with direct flights from a number of major cities by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines (including Atlantic Southeast Airlines), United Airlines, and American Eagle Airlines. Flights from regional hubs (Charlotte, Memphis, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago (Midway and O'Hare), Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Detroit). ===By train=== '''Amtrak - City of New Orleans''' offers service between New Orleans and Chicago in nearby Jackson's newly refurbished Union Station as a passenger stop. ===By bus=== '''Greyhound''' offers buses from Union Station in nearby downtown Jackson, 300 W. Capital St. ===By car=== Pearl is just east of the junction of '''Interstate 55''' (running north and south) and '''Interstate 20''' (running east and west) runs through the city. New Orleans, LA is about 190 miles south of Pearl; Memphis, TN. is about 220 miles north; Dallas, TX is about 300 miles west; Atlanta, GA is about 320 miles east. ==See== *The '''Mississippi Braves''' or M-Braves, a Class AA minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play in the Southern League. ==Do== ==Buy== *'''Fondren District''', North State Street from Woodrow Wilson to Meadowbrook Rd. Office: 3318 North State Street, {{phone|+1-601-981-9606}}. Shopping, antiques, restaurants and more in this quaint neighborhood that is reinventing itself. [https://www.finditinfondren.com/] * {{buy | name=Metrocenter Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Highland Village | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Northpark Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dogwood Festival Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Dogwood Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Renaissance at Colony Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Galleria | alt=coming soon | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Bloomfield Outlets | alt=coming soon | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=NeuMarket Outlets | alt=coming soon | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== ==Cope== ===Consulates=== ==Go next== * '''Mississippi Braves minor league (AA) baseball''' {{routebox | image1=I-20.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl1='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Meridian]] | minorr1=[[Brandon (Mississippi)|Brandon]] | image2=US 49.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Indianola (Mississippi)|Indianola]]/[[Greenwood (Mississippi)|Greenwood]] | minorl2='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Hattiesburg]] | minorr2=[[Collins]] | image3=US 80.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl3='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Meridian]] | minorr3=[[Brandon (Mississippi)|Brandon]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|32.271944|-90.105278}} {{isPartOf|Mississippi Capital-River}} 7cly3kvb97sywdqwtv376jkp7ohr2t6 4491883 4491881 2022-07-28T16:30:06Z Lazarus1255 2236161 /* Buy */These all closed or are in other parts of the Jackson metro area. Added Outlets of Mississippi which is in Pearl. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Pearl''' is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, sitting on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital, Jackson. The population was 26,000 in 2018. ==Understand== ===History=== After the American Civil War, the bottomlands of the Pearl River were developed for agriculture. The population was sparse until the mid-1900s when the development of the state capital, Jackson in Hinds County to the west, spilled over into this county. New residents and industry settled here. Thereafter, growth in the area came from the urban expansion of the capital, control of flood threats from the Pearl River, and improved transportation due to accessible interstates and Jackson-Evers International Airport. Pearl was affected by the violence of the Ku Klux Klan, and was white-only for most of the 20th century. In 1970, Pearl had 9,613 white residents and 10 black residents, By the 1990s Pearl had become more racially integrated, and by 2010 blacks made up 23% of the population ==Get in== ===By plane=== Pearl is served by '''Jackson-Evers International Airport''' ({{IATA|JAN}}) in [[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]], with direct flights from a number of major cities by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines (including Atlantic Southeast Airlines), United Airlines, and American Eagle Airlines. Flights from regional hubs (Charlotte, Memphis, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago (Midway and O'Hare), Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Detroit). ===By train=== '''Amtrak - City of New Orleans''' offers service between New Orleans and Chicago in nearby Jackson's newly refurbished Union Station as a passenger stop. ===By bus=== '''Greyhound''' offers buses from Union Station in nearby downtown Jackson, 300 W. Capital St. ===By car=== Pearl is just east of the junction of '''Interstate 55''' (running north and south) and '''Interstate 20''' (running east and west) runs through the city. New Orleans, LA is about 190 miles south of Pearl; Memphis, TN. is about 220 miles north; Dallas, TX is about 300 miles west; Atlanta, GA is about 320 miles east. ==See== *The '''Mississippi Braves''' or M-Braves, a Class AA minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play in the Southern League. ==Do== ==Buy== *'''Fondren District''', North State Street from Woodrow Wilson to Meadowbrook Rd. Office: 3318 North State Street, {{phone|+1-601-981-9606}}. Shopping, antiques, restaurants and more in this quaint neighborhood that is reinventing itself. [https://www.finditinfondren.com/] * {{buy | name=Outlets of Mississippi | alt= | url=https://www.outletsofms.com/ | email= | address=200 Bass Pro Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 769-972-3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su Noon-7PM| price= | content=Outlet mall anchored by Bass Pro with some entertainment venues. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== ==Cope== ===Consulates=== ==Go next== * '''Mississippi Braves minor league (AA) baseball''' {{routebox | image1=I-20.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl1='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Meridian]] | minorr1=[[Brandon (Mississippi)|Brandon]] | image2=US 49.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Indianola (Mississippi)|Indianola]]/[[Greenwood (Mississippi)|Greenwood]] | minorl2='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Hattiesburg]] | minorr2=[[Collins]] | image3=US 80.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl3='''[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]]''' | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Meridian]] | minorr3=[[Brandon (Mississippi)|Brandon]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|32.271944|-90.105278}} {{isPartOf|Mississippi Capital-River}} dura2192k9iut925lctrk8jerf4jpam 0 27321 4491786 4426787 2022-07-28T12:40:49Z SHB2000 2248002 /* See */ Updated listing for Chinatown wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Perth Northbridge St Brigids Church.jpg|pgname=Northbridge}} '''Northbridge''' is a small area in [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]]. == Understand == Northbridge is close to the centre of Perth, the other side of the Perth railway station from the city shopping malls. Its the more place to go for the independent end of shopping, art and eating. It is being made even closer by a government project to sink the railway line and make it possible to walk between the city and Northbridge through a large development above the former railway yards. After dark emerge a wide choice of restaurants and nightlife. Though Northbridge is a small suburb its sphere of cultural influence blurs into neighbouring '''North Perth''', '''Highgate''' and '''Mount Lawley'''. *{{listing | name=The William Street Collective | url=http://www.OnWilliam.com.au | email=hello@OnWilliam.com.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 8 6468 3879 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An association of people involved in Northbridge's cultural and creative industries. The website has current news and events - there's always something happening! }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|-31.946|115.854|zoom=14}} * The easiest access is to walk from the railway or bus stations. If you drive in, it is always best to use the high rise car parks, rather than street parking. ==See== Northbridge is an ethnically diverse and culturally rich neighbourhood. * '''Perth Cultural Centre'''. The place to find Perth's major galleries and museum. In addition, the amphitheatre (under the video screen screening ongoing visual confectionery) is an excellent vantage point for watching people flow between Perth's railway station and places of work and play around Northbridge. See the page on [[Perth/City#See|Perth]] for more information on the major attractions. * {{see | name=Chinatown | alt= | url= | email= | address=66 Roe St | lat=-31.94926 | long=115.85722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24089730 | content=Perth's little Chinatown, with its own Chinese gate, is a good spot for picking up Asian groceries and also the best place for late night dining in Perth. Most venues are BYO. Chinese businesses in Northbridge are not confined to Chinatown but can be found throughout Northbridge, and most visibly along William St. }} ==Do== * Daytime - visit the Cultural Centre. The library, the museum, and art gallery are adjacent to each other, and easy to access. * Nighttime - visit the restaurants in the early evening, and much later on watch the clubbers lining up to go to the late night clubs. ==Buy== '''Northbridge''' is fast becoming the place to go for more alternative shopping. If you are bored of the same big clothing labels, you can find some really different, locally designed fashion, and some excellent vintage pieces. '''William Street''' has a variety of independently owned businesses where you can find punk, goth, rockabilly fashion, anime/manga collectables and other unique stores. * {{buy | name=Kakulas Bros | alt= | url=http://www.kakulasbros.com.au/ | email= | address=183 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A wide range of international spices, flours, peas, dried fruits straight from big cloth bags. }} *{{buy | name=Outré Gallery | url=http://www.outregallery.com | email= | address=260 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 92270666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Original alternative gallery dealing in contemporary Australian and international pop, lowbrow, pop surrealism, street, tiki, modern folk, retro with a twist, and underground art. If you dig art that crosses over with design, pop and counter culture, you must check out this unique gallery. Prints, original works, ceramics, books and more, all carefully curated by passionate specialists. }} ==Eat== There is an extensive array of restaurants in Northbridge. You will find a great selection of authentic cuisine that ranges from Southern European (Greek, Italian, etc.) to Asian (Hong Kong, Indonesian and Vietnamese etc.) Some options include: ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Da Wan Mian | alt=Big bowl noodle | url= | email= | address=408 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$9-15 | content=Lives up to its name with Noodle and Wonton dishes from their bilingual menu piled high in hefty bowls. Gets busy at lunch time but has a quick turnover and has plenty of seats. }} * {{eat | name=Tea Cafe | alt=茶餐厅 | url= | email= | address=108B James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 93283386 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Hong Kong-style restaurant that serves a wide variety of authentic Hong Kong/Western style cuisine ranging from claypot rice (煲仔飯), stir fry beef ''hor fun'' (乾炒牛河, baked rice (焗飯) , ''wonton'' noodles (雲吞麵) and various other rice and noodle dishes. Authentic Hong Kong-style beverages such as the Hong Kong-style milk tea (奶茶) and red bean ice (紅荳冰) are also hot favourites among migrants and students who live in Perth. }} * {{eat | name=Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant | url= | email= | address=James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves a wide variety of tasty Vietnamese cuisine ranging from Phở to various other authentic rice and noodle dishes. Coffee fanatics should also try their iced white coffee. }} ==Drink== ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=The Bird | alt= | url=http://www.williamstreetbird.com/ | email= | address=181 William Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A major Perth venue for local and international acts of impeccable quality. Very reasonable drink prices on non-peak nights and intimate outdoor area with city views. }} * {{drink | name=Brass Monkey | url=http://www.thebrassmonkey.com.au/ | email=Brass.Monkey.Hotel@alhgroup.com.au | address=209 William St | lat= | long= | directions=Cnr William and James St | phone = +61 8 9227 9655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-10PM, later on weekends | price= | content=A great comedy club on site and a good selection of beers and wines. }} * {{drink | name=PICA Bar | alt= | url=http://www.pica.org.au/ | email= | address=51 James Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Attached to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, this venue has dibs on an extremely central and pleasant location in Perth's cultural centre. In summertime you can sit outside and watch the big screen. }} * {{drink | name=The Boston | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/theboston/ | email= | address=205 James St, Northbridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-15 | content=Aging venue but has good acoustics. }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Bar Open | url= | email= | address=232-234 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 92270106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A hot little club that can only be reached via alleyway. Its virtually hidden location means its sleek clientele are clearly in the know, and it is perfect for those looking for a spot to chill and any cocktail you could dream up. Its sister club upstairs, '''Club 234''', is equally classy. }} * {{drink | name=Connections | url= | email= | address=81 James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 9328 1870 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W 10PM-5AM, F 10PM-6AM, Sa 10PM-6AM, Public Holiday Sundays 10PM-Late | price= | content=Claims to be the oldest gay night club in Australia and possibly the world. }} * {{drink | name=Geisha Bar | url= | email= | address=139 James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Funky house and breaks fans will dig this one. }} * {{drink | name=Metro City | url= | email= | address=146 Roe St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It hosts a weekly R&B/hip hop night but this enormous venue also hosts concerts and large dance music events. When heading into Perth by train from the west, Metro's is clearly visible from the window as its unique, palace-like exterior stands out amongst the multi-level carparks and other bland buildings which can be seen along Roe St. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Billabong Backpackers | alt=Nomads Backpackers Hostel | url=http://nomadshostels.com/hostels/australia/perth-billabong-backpackers | email= | address=381 Beaufort St | lat=-31.94159 | long=115.86758 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Beds from $28 | content=Billabong Backpackers is relaxed and friendly, based in the heart of the Beaufort Street café district - a short walking distance from central Perth and the Northbridge nightlife. }} *{{sleep | name=The Emperor's Crown Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.emperorscrown.com.au | email= | address=85 Stirling St | lat=-31.94981 | long=115.86366 | directions= | phone=+61 8 9227 1400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=From $32 | content= 5 minutes walk from the Perth city centre and the night life of Northbridge. }} *{{sleep | name=The Witch's Hat Backpackers | alt= | url=http://witchs-hat.com/ | email=manager@witchs-hat.com | address=148 Palmerston St | lat=-31.94031 | long=115.85960 | directions= | phone=+61 8 9228 4228 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $75 | lastedit=2017-03-02 | content=The Witch's Hat Backpackers Hostel is a beautifully restored 4-star, backpacker accommodation and travellers hostel close to Perth's shopping, dining and entertainment areas. }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Perth}} {{Geo|-31.95|115.85}} h0sxfumelermr77ghn1jufe1ronpyvz 4491787 4491786 2022-07-28T12:41:23Z SHB2000 2248002 /* See */ + img wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Perth Northbridge St Brigids Church.jpg|pgname=Northbridge}} '''Northbridge''' is a small area in [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]]. == Understand == Northbridge is close to the centre of Perth, the other side of the Perth railway station from the city shopping malls. Its the more place to go for the independent end of shopping, art and eating. It is being made even closer by a government project to sink the railway line and make it possible to walk between the city and Northbridge through a large development above the former railway yards. After dark emerge a wide choice of restaurants and nightlife. Though Northbridge is a small suburb its sphere of cultural influence blurs into neighbouring '''North Perth''', '''Highgate''' and '''Mount Lawley'''. *{{listing | name=The William Street Collective | url=http://www.OnWilliam.com.au | email=hello@OnWilliam.com.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 8 6468 3879 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An association of people involved in Northbridge's cultural and creative industries. The website has current news and events - there's always something happening! }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|-31.946|115.854|zoom=14}} * The easiest access is to walk from the railway or bus stations. If you drive in, it is always best to use the high rise car parks, rather than street parking. ==See== [[File:Chinatown Perth.jpg|thumb|300px|Chinatown Perth]] Northbridge is an ethnically diverse and culturally rich neighbourhood. * '''Perth Cultural Centre'''. The place to find Perth's major galleries and museum. In addition, the amphitheatre (under the video screen screening ongoing visual confectionery) is an excellent vantage point for watching people flow between Perth's railway station and places of work and play around Northbridge. See the page on [[Perth/City#See|Perth]] for more information on the major attractions. * {{see | name=Chinatown | alt= | url= | email= | address=66 Roe St | lat=-31.94926 | long=115.85722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24089730 | content=Perth's little Chinatown, with its own Chinese gate, is a good spot for picking up Asian groceries and also the best place for late night dining in Perth. Most venues are BYO. Chinese businesses in Northbridge are not confined to Chinatown but can be found throughout Northbridge, and most visibly along William St. }} ==Do== * Daytime - visit the Cultural Centre. The library, the museum, and art gallery are adjacent to each other, and easy to access. * Nighttime - visit the restaurants in the early evening, and much later on watch the clubbers lining up to go to the late night clubs. ==Buy== '''Northbridge''' is fast becoming the place to go for more alternative shopping. If you are bored of the same big clothing labels, you can find some really different, locally designed fashion, and some excellent vintage pieces. '''William Street''' has a variety of independently owned businesses where you can find punk, goth, rockabilly fashion, anime/manga collectables and other unique stores. * {{buy | name=Kakulas Bros | alt= | url=http://www.kakulasbros.com.au/ | email= | address=183 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A wide range of international spices, flours, peas, dried fruits straight from big cloth bags. }} *{{buy | name=Outré Gallery | url=http://www.outregallery.com | email= | address=260 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 92270666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Original alternative gallery dealing in contemporary Australian and international pop, lowbrow, pop surrealism, street, tiki, modern folk, retro with a twist, and underground art. If you dig art that crosses over with design, pop and counter culture, you must check out this unique gallery. Prints, original works, ceramics, books and more, all carefully curated by passionate specialists. }} ==Eat== There is an extensive array of restaurants in Northbridge. You will find a great selection of authentic cuisine that ranges from Southern European (Greek, Italian, etc.) to Asian (Hong Kong, Indonesian and Vietnamese etc.) Some options include: ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Da Wan Mian | alt=Big bowl noodle | url= | email= | address=408 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$9-15 | content=Lives up to its name with Noodle and Wonton dishes from their bilingual menu piled high in hefty bowls. Gets busy at lunch time but has a quick turnover and has plenty of seats. }} * {{eat | name=Tea Cafe | alt=茶餐厅 | url= | email= | address=108B James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 93283386 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Hong Kong-style restaurant that serves a wide variety of authentic Hong Kong/Western style cuisine ranging from claypot rice (煲仔飯), stir fry beef ''hor fun'' (乾炒牛河, baked rice (焗飯) , ''wonton'' noodles (雲吞麵) and various other rice and noodle dishes. Authentic Hong Kong-style beverages such as the Hong Kong-style milk tea (奶茶) and red bean ice (紅荳冰) are also hot favourites among migrants and students who live in Perth. }} * {{eat | name=Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant | url= | email= | address=James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves a wide variety of tasty Vietnamese cuisine ranging from Phở to various other authentic rice and noodle dishes. Coffee fanatics should also try their iced white coffee. }} ==Drink== ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=The Bird | alt= | url=http://www.williamstreetbird.com/ | email= | address=181 William Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A major Perth venue for local and international acts of impeccable quality. Very reasonable drink prices on non-peak nights and intimate outdoor area with city views. }} * {{drink | name=Brass Monkey | url=http://www.thebrassmonkey.com.au/ | email=Brass.Monkey.Hotel@alhgroup.com.au | address=209 William St | lat= | long= | directions=Cnr William and James St | phone = +61 8 9227 9655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-10PM, later on weekends | price= | content=A great comedy club on site and a good selection of beers and wines. }} * {{drink | name=PICA Bar | alt= | url=http://www.pica.org.au/ | email= | address=51 James Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Attached to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, this venue has dibs on an extremely central and pleasant location in Perth's cultural centre. In summertime you can sit outside and watch the big screen. }} * {{drink | name=The Boston | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/theboston/ | email= | address=205 James St, Northbridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-15 | content=Aging venue but has good acoustics. }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Bar Open | url= | email= | address=232-234 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 92270106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A hot little club that can only be reached via alleyway. Its virtually hidden location means its sleek clientele are clearly in the know, and it is perfect for those looking for a spot to chill and any cocktail you could dream up. Its sister club upstairs, '''Club 234''', is equally classy. }} * {{drink | name=Connections | url= | email= | address=81 James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 8 9328 1870 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W 10PM-5AM, F 10PM-6AM, Sa 10PM-6AM, Public Holiday Sundays 10PM-Late | price= | content=Claims to be the oldest gay night club in Australia and possibly the world. }} * {{drink | name=Geisha Bar | url= | email= | address=139 James St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Funky house and breaks fans will dig this one. }} * {{drink | name=Metro City | url= | email= | address=146 Roe St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It hosts a weekly R&B/hip hop night but this enormous venue also hosts concerts and large dance music events. When heading into Perth by train from the west, Metro's is clearly visible from the window as its unique, palace-like exterior stands out amongst the multi-level carparks and other bland buildings which can be seen along Roe St. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Billabong Backpackers | alt=Nomads Backpackers Hostel | url=http://nomadshostels.com/hostels/australia/perth-billabong-backpackers | email= | address=381 Beaufort St | lat=-31.94159 | long=115.86758 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Beds from $28 | content=Billabong Backpackers is relaxed and friendly, based in the heart of the Beaufort Street café district - a short walking distance from central Perth and the Northbridge nightlife. }} *{{sleep | name=The Emperor's Crown Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.emperorscrown.com.au | email= | address=85 Stirling St | lat=-31.94981 | long=115.86366 | directions= | phone=+61 8 9227 1400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=From $32 | content= 5 minutes walk from the Perth city centre and the night life of Northbridge. }} *{{sleep | name=The Witch's Hat Backpackers | alt= | url=http://witchs-hat.com/ | email=manager@witchs-hat.com | address=148 Palmerston St | lat=-31.94031 | long=115.85960 | directions= | phone=+61 8 9228 4228 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $75 | lastedit=2017-03-02 | content=The Witch's Hat Backpackers Hostel is a beautifully restored 4-star, backpacker accommodation and travellers hostel close to Perth's shopping, dining and entertainment areas. }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Perth}} {{Geo|-31.95|115.85}} agvmmqspvrjq467lfnh0vwy853ce73d 0 27361 4491879 4488028 2022-07-28T16:17:30Z Ground Zero 1423298 Add text adapted from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Petaluma,_California&oldid=1100303489 Formatting wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Petaluma''' is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in [[Sonoma County]] in the [[Bay Area (California)|Bay Area]] of [[California]]. Petaluma is known for its well-preserved historic center and as a local hub for the Petaluma Valley region of Sonoma County. ==Understand== Petaluma was founded in 1848, as a crossroads and marketplace for southern Sonoma and northern [[Marin County|Marin]] counties. Agriculture is and always was central to the town's identity. In the early part of the 1900s, Petaluma was known as the "Egg Basket of the World" due to the large number of chicken farms nearby. Although electronic industries, especially telecom, have started displacing Petaluma's numerous cattle, chicken, and sheep ranches, much of Petaluma still maintains the feel of the old cow-town. ==Get in== {{mapframe|38.245833|-122.631389|zoom=13}} There are a few ways to enter the city. However, the two most common ways are from the freeway or the backroads. '''HWY 101:''' The main way to arrive Petaluma is via Highway 101 North or South. HWY 116 W merges with HWY 101 N at the second exit in town. There are four main exits off the freeway: Petaluma Blvd So., Lakeville/116, Washington St. and Petaluma Blvd. No. '''HWY 1:''' Offers another way in to Petaluma. From the coastal Highway take the Point Reyes-Petaluma Road which eventually turns into D Street and leads you directly into downtown Petaluma. '''Old Redwood Highway & Stoney Point Road:''' Alternative backroads between [[Santa Rosa (California)|Santa Rosa]] and Petaluma. All are popular cycling routes for athletes and commuters, so share the road! While a car is the fastest and easiest way to travel in and out of the city, there is also a bus service. '''[http://www.goldengate.org/ Golden Gate Transit]''' provides intercounty bus service (Sonoma, Marin, & [[San Francisco]] counties). '''[http://www.sctransit.com/ Sonoma County Transit]''' provides service within Sonoma County only. '''[[Amtrak]]''' also provides connecting bus service. One of the more enjoyable ways to enter and exit the city is by bicycle. For cycle enthusiasts there are numerous backroads and alternative routes to enjoy. ===By train=== '''[http://www.sonomamarintrain.org/ Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit]''', or '''SMART''', connects Petaluma with Sonoma County Airport, [[Santa Rosa (California)|Santa Rosa]], [[Rohnert Park]], [[Novato]], [[San Rafael]], and [[Larkspur]], with connections to the ferry to [[San Francisco]]. An extension is planned to [[Cloverdale (California)|Cloverdale]] by 2022. However, the train is primarily for commuters, so the mid-day and weekend schedules are very limited. ==Get around== It's easiest to get around by car if traveling from one end of the city to another. Downtown parking can sometimes be unavailable on the street, and the downtown area is often impassable on weekends due to events. Should you happen to find parking, strictly adhere to the time limits posted. Tickets are given. There are parking garages downtown and ample parking in them. Many places are accessible by foot downtown, but unless you are adventurous, plan to drive from downtown to the outlet shopping area. For those averse to walking or driving, '''Petaluma Transit''' provides intercity transport during limited hours. Cycling is another very pleasant option around town. ==See== Petaluma has a beautiful, historic downtown area which has appeared in several films depicting mid-20th-Century life. *{{see | name=Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park | alt= | url=http://www.petalumaadobe.com/ | email= | address=3325 Adobe Rd | lat=38.25643 | long=-122.58236 | directions= | phone=+1 707-762-4871 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=$3 for adults, $2 for children between 6 and 16. Children under 5 are free. | content=Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the agricultural empire that General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of California from 1834 to 1846. |lastedit=2019-07-12}} *{{See|name=Petaluma Trolley Museum|alt=|url=http://www.petalumatrolley.org/railway-museum/|email=info@petalumatrolley.org|address=110 Baylis Street|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 778-7878|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Open two Saturdays per month; check website for dates and call or email for hours.|price=|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=Focuses on the history of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Electric Railroad, an electric trolley. The museum houses many artifacts and displays.}} *{{See|name=Petaluma Arts Center|alt=|url=https://petalumaartscenter.org/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=230 Lakeville Street|phone=+1 707 762-5600|tollfree=|fax=|hours=W-Sa 10:30AM-4:30PM, Su 1-4:30PM|price=$5 general admission; $4 senior/student/teacher/military|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=A 4,500 square foot facility located in the historic Railroad Depot Freight Building, next door to the Petaluma Visitors Center.}} *{{listing | type=see | name=Petaluma Historical Library and Museum | alt= | url=http://www.petalumamuseum.com | email= | address=20 Fourth Street | lat=38.2325 | long=-122.6399 | directions= | phone=+1 707-778-4398 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Su 10AM-4PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q5500020 | lastedit=2019-07-12 | content=Neoclassical library with regional exhibits about the 1850s (Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history), plus cultural events, guided tours, and a gift shop. }} *{{listing | type=see | name=Petaluma Wildlife & Natural History Museum | alt= | url=http://www.petalumawildlifemuseum.org/ | email= | address=201 Fair St | lat=38.2278 | long=-122.646 | directions= | phone=+1 707 778-4787 | tollfree= | hours=First and third Saturdays of the month, 11AM- 3PM | price=$5; children 5 years and younger are free | wikidata=Q7171669 | lastedit=2019-07-12 | content=The largest student-run museum in the United States, its mission is "to inspire the next generation through practical environmental education and conservation." }} ==Do== * {{do | name=David Yearsley River Heritage Center | alt= | url=https://friendsofthepetalumariver.org/programs/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su 10AM-1PM | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=A popular location for boating, you can watch, or - thanks to the Friends of the Petaluma River - you can participate in the free "Boating at the Barn" program - you can check out a rowboat, canoe, kayak, or possibly even the sailboat, after a short safety demonstration. }} *{{Do|name=Sonoma Horse Park|alt=|url=https://www.sonomahorsepark.com/|email=|address=7600 Lakeville Hwy|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 831 625-3333|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Check website for show information|price=|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=A world-class horse show facility on the banks of the Petaluma River. The 75-acre facility has seventeen arenas and is the ideal showcase for equestrian sports. It hosts seven show jumping competitions annually, each attracting top competitors from all over North America.}} *{{listing | type=do | name=Shollenberger Park | alt= | url=https://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/parks-pages/shollenberger.html | email= | address=1400 Cader Ln | lat=38.23 | long=-122.63 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sunrise-sunset daily | price= | wikidata=Q7500240 | lastedit=2019-07-12 | Wikipedia=Shollenberger Park | content=The park offers a 2.2-mile, flat walking loop with ponds, next to the Petaluma river, with views of a variety of waterfowl (mostly migratory). A must for birders. }} *{{do | name=Helen Putnam Regional Park | alt= | url=https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/Helen-Putnam-Regional-Park/ | email= | address=411 Chileno Valley Road | lat=38.2166 | long=-122.661 | directions= | phone=+1 707 539-8092 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5703010 | lastedit=2019-07-12 | content=A regional park southwest of downtown Petaluma, covering 216 acres. Quiet, with some nice views; lots of trails. The looped trail system lets hikers create walks of varying length and difficulty, making the park a great choice for beginning hikers looking for a bit of a challenge. Trails are also open to cyclists and horseback riders. }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Lan Mart Building | alt= | url=http://www.lanmart-petaluma.com/ | email= | address=35 Petaluma Blvd N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=An eclectic mix of antique shops and boutique businesses in a charming, historic building. }} *{{Buy|name=Petaluma Creamery Store|alt=|url=https://www.springhillcheese.com/|email=|address=711 Western Ave|directions=|lat=|long=|phone=+1 707 762-9038|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-6PM|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=You can get a copy of coffee here, or some great ice cream, but the real attraction is the variety of local cheeses and butter for sale.}} *{{Buy|name=Petaluma Seed Bank|alt=|url=https://www.rareseeds.com/petaluma-seed-bank/|email=seedbank@rareseeds.com|address=110 Petaluma Blvd. North|directions=|lat=|long=|phone=+1 707 773-1336|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Mar 16-Oct 30: F Su M 9AM-5PM, Tu-Th 9AM-6PM; Sa closed; Nov 1-Mar 15: Su M 9AM-5PM, Tu-Th 9AM - 6PM, F 9AM-4PM; Sa closed|price=|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=A place to buy heirloom, non-hybridized seeds - more than 1,000, plus gardening supplies and other items.}} *{{buy | name=Petaluma Village Premium Outlets | alt= | url=http://www.premiumoutlets.com/petaluma | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Off Highway 101. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=Find impressive savings at top outlets from Coach, Banana Republic, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, and more. }} *{{Do|name=Vintage Bank Antiques|alt=|url=http://www.vintagebankantiques.net/|email=|address=101 Petaluma Blvd N|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707-769-3097|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 10:30AM-5:00PM; Sa Su 10:30AM-5:30PM|price=|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=A cornerstone of Petaluma's antique district, with 30 dealers presenting 2,000+ quality paintings, elegant furniture and 60+ cases of choice antique objects.}} ==Eat== Downtown Petaluma is filled with inexpensive yet tasty eateries of many sorts. Thai lovers will want to try all five Thai restaurants within a one-mile stretch along the Boulevard. Numerous small, upscale bistros abound. Vegetarians will have no problem here. Equally, vegans and people on gluten-free diets shouldn't have any real trouble. Petaluma simply has very good restaurants and used to locally be referred to as "the restaurant capital of California." *{{drink | name=Aqus Cafe |alt=| url=https://aqus.com/pages/aquscafe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=Offering sandwiches, soups & breakfast fare, plus a range of live music, it describes itself as a "community living room attracting a wide diversity of people engaging in vibrant conversations, sharing interests and building relationships". }} *{{Eat|name=Chunky's Taqueria & Grill|alt=|url=|email=|address=701 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 775-3325|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 10AM-9PM|price=|lastedit=2019-07-27|content=A go-to spot for inexpensive and fast Mexican food.}} *{{Eat|name=Della Fattoria Downtown Café|alt=|url=http://www.dellafattoria.com/|email=alethea@dellafattoria.com|address=143 Petaluma Blvd N|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 763-0161|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 8AM-3PM; Th-Sa 5:30-9PM|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=Reservations are taken for dinner only; brunch on weekends is 8AM-3PM. Lots of things come from their bakery next door, at #141, which is open 6AM-4PM daily.}} *{{eat | name=Mi Pueblo | alt= | url=http://eatmipueblo.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=For a delicious, reasonably priced meal, absolutely try the Mexican seafood - the camarones fajitas, fish tacos, and tamales are fantastic. Seven in Sonoma and Marin counties, two of which are in Petaluma. |lastedit=2019-07-27}} **{{Eat|name=Mi Pueblo El Centro|alt=|url=http://eatmipuebloelcentro.com/|email=|address=108 Kentucky St|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 769-9066|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 11AM-9PM|price=|lastedit=2019-07-27|content=}} **{{Eat|name=Mi Pueblo Petaluma|alt=|url=http://www.eatmipueblopetaluma.com/|email=|address=800 Petaluma Blvd N|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 762-8192|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 11AM-9PM; Sa Su 10AM-9PM|price=|lastedit=2019-07-27|content=}} * {{eat | name=Old Chicago Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.oldchgo.com/ | email= | address=41 Petaluma Boulevard North | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 763-3897 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Some of the thickest-crust pizza you'll see; the large pizza weighs more than pounds, not including any toppings. }} *{{Eat|name=Petaluma Pie Company|alt=|url=https://petalumapiecompany.com/|email=|address=125 Petaluma Blvd N|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 766-6743|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=A bakery cafe that offers sweet and savory pies, salad, coffee, tea and more; take out or eat-in (outdoor seating).}} *{{eat | name=Real Doner | url=https://www.realdoner.net/ | email= | address=307 F St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 765-9555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 11AM-9PM; closed Tu | price= | content=Unexpectedly good Turkish fare. A relaxed and deli-style with an outdoor patio. The doners, dolmas, and mezes (appetizer plate) are sublime. |alt=|lastedit=2019-07-27}} *{{eat | name=Tea Room Cafe |alt=| url=https://www.tearoomcafe.com/ | email= | address=316 Western Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 765-0199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-3PM; Sa Su 8AM-2PM | price= |lastedit=2019-07-27| content=Has a light, seasonal menu featuring tons of salads and sandwiches as well as many fine brunch items; limited outdoor seating. }} *{{eat | name=Volpi's Ristorante & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=124 E Washington St | lat=38.235358 | long=-122.642895 | directions= | phone=+1 707 765-0695 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-F 11AM-2PM; W Th Su 4:30-9PM; F-Sa 4:30-9:30PM | price= | content=A generations-old Italian restaurant serving full seven-course family-style meals and the best eggplant Parmesan. |lastedit=2019-07-27}} '''Deserts:''' * {{Eat|name=Fru-ta|alt=|url=https://www.fru-ta.com/|email=|address=279 N Mcdowell Blvd, Suite A|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 773-1233|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 10AM-9PM|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=Ice cream, sorbets, paletas (fruit bars or ice cream bars), esquimal, smoothies, milkshakes, aqua frescas, and a number of specialty items}} * {{Eat|name=Lala's Creamery|alt=|url=https://www.lalasicecream.com/|email=|address=134 Petaluma Blvd N|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 774-6567|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Su-Th noon-9:30PM, F Sa noon-10PM|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=Organic, local ingredients for 20+ ice creams and sorbets; includes vegan options.}} * * {{Eat|name=Wicked Slush Petalum|alt=|url=https://www.wickedslushpetaluma.com/|email=|address=122 American Alley, Suite B|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 763-9253|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM|price=|lastedit=2019-09-28|content=The third location of a Healdsburg-based dessert phenomena, you can get a full (East Coast style) slush (aka Italian ice), or soft-serve ice cream, or a half-and-half.}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Street Social | alt= | url=https://www.streetsocial.social/ | email= | address=29F Petaluma Boulevard North | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 774-6185 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-04-08 | content=With just six tables in 300 square feet of dining space, the restaurant experience is intimate; you feel like you’ve found a secret culinary hideout. And the food is quite excellent. }} ==Drink== * {{Drink|name=Lagunitas Brewing Company|alt=|url=https://lagunitas.com/taproom/petaluma|email=|address=1280 N McDowell Blvd|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 778-8776|tollfree=|fax=|hours=W-F 11:30AM-9PM, Sa Su 11:30AM-8PM|price=|lastedit=2019-07-12|content=A taproom offering snacks, a retail store & regular live music, and, of course, a variety of beers, some not sold elsewhere, from of a top-rated US craft brewery.}} *{{Drink|name=Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant|alt=|url=http://brewstersbeergarden.com/#home|email=|address=229 Water Street North|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1 707 981-8330|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Tu-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F 11:30AM-midnight, Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-9PM, closed M|price=|lastedit=2019-07-13|content=Laid-back, open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits, and live music. A bocce court and a kids area adds to the fun, and there is plenty of space for friendly pets.}} *{{drink | name=Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery |alt=| url= | email= | address=50 E Washington St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 241-4077 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=Laid-back brewpub offering river views plus house-brewed beers & hearty tavern fare. }} *{{drink | name=The Hideaway |alt=| url= | email= | address=128 Kentucky St (at 4th Street) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 763-3290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content= }} *{{drink | name=McNear's | url= | email= | address=Petaluma Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good American-style food and drinks with a fun atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Mystic Theater |alt=| url=http://www.mystictheatre.com/ | email= | address=23 Petaluma Blvd N | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 775-6048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=Next door to McNear's, a renovated 1911 vaudeville theater now offering live music from bands all over the world, plus a bar and adjacent eatery. }} *{{drink | name=Willowbrook Ale House |alt=| url= | email= | address=3600 Petaluma Blvd N, | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707-775-4232 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-07-12| content=For some pool (billiards), drinks, and karaoke (on Friday and Saturday nights). }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Petaluma Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05085.html | email= | address=200 S McDowell Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 763-0994 | tollfree=+1-800-297-3846 | fax=+1 707 778-3111 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.petaluma.1369.html | email= | address=1368 North McDowell Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 707 765-0333 | tollfree= | fax=+1 707 765-4577 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Quality Inn Petaluma |alt=| url=http://www.winecountryqi.com/ | email= | address=5100 Montero Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-407-4959 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2019-09-28| content= }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stssi-sheraton-sonoma-wine-country-petaluma/ | email= | address=745 Baywood Dr | lat=38.2309554 | long=-122.614877 | directions= | phone=+1-707-283-2888 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 101.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Santa Rosa (California)|Santa Rosa]] | minorl1=[[Cotati]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Francisco]] | minorr1=[[Novato]] | image2=California 116.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Jenner]] | minorl2=[[Cotati]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=Ends at [[File:California 121.svg|18px]] | minorr2=[[Sonoma]] | image3=Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit logo.svg | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Santa Rosa (California)|Santa Rosa]] | minorl3=[[Cotati]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[San Rafael]] | minorr3=[[Novato]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|38.245833|-122.631389|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Sonoma County}} ngo2o8vmug32w4exfvjp9fpbkauzv1e 0 27486 4491894 4490117 2022-07-28T17:22:22Z Keystone18 2203296 /* See */ delink caption wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Phillipsburg}} '''Phillipsburg''' is an urban town in northwest [[New Jersey]] in the [[Skylands]] region of [[New Jersey]] in the [[United States]]. [[File:Pburg-281.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of Phillipsburg and the Free Bridge (Northampton Street Bridge)]] Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub, with 5 train lines and 3 canals coming together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the river on canoe, kayak or raft. The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by a unique and stunning architecture on South Main Street. ==Get in== ===By car=== [[File:Easton-pburg-toll-bridge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of the Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge on Route 22 that connects [[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton, Pennsylvania]] with Phillipsburg]] Interstate 78 or Route 22. ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== US Route 22 (Memorial Parkway) is the main thoroughfare, along with Interstate 78. Main Street runs through the downtown area. ===By taxi=== * Akab Taxi & Transportation Services, +1 908-454-3240. ===By bus=== Bus services are provided by NJ Transit. On the Pennsylvania side, LANTA provides mass transit services. ==See== [[File:JOHN ROSEBERRY HOMESTEAD, WARREN COUNTY, NJ.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|John Roseberry Homestead, completed in 1783]] *'''New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center''' located on South Main Street, at the Phillipsburg Union Station - the former passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. View artifacts, maps, photos, memorabilia, model of the future New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center & souvenirs. *'''Phillipsburg Rail Road Historian'''. Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of Warren County and surrounding areas, features the world-famous Centerville and Southwestern miniature train ride several times a year. ==Do== *'''Delaware River Train Excursion''' - excursions along the Delaware River aboard an historic steam train, the Bel Del. * {{do | name=Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom | alt= | url=http://www.dorneypark.com | email= | address=3830 Dorney Park Road | lat=40.5799 | long=-75.5336 | directions= | phone=+1 610-395-3724 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3037111 | content=At the west end of Hamilton Boulevard near Interstate 78, this popular amusement park and water park is home to at least six world-class roller coasters, including the 200-foot-tall Steel Force, multi-looping coasters Talon and Hydra: The Revenge, and antique wooden roller coaster Thunderhawk. The park is open from early May to the end of October, and the waterpark is open from late May to early September. During the times that the waterpark is open, waterpark admission is included in the price of admission to the regular park, and guests can move freely back and forth between the two connected parks. }} *'''Lazy River Outpost''' - rent a tube, raft, kayak or canoe and take a trip down the Delaware River. Ecotrips available also if you love nature. * {{do | name=Lehigh Valley IronPigs | alt= | url=https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 610-841-PIGS (tickets) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2789379 | content=The AAA-level minor league team of the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies plays in Coca-Cola Park in neighboring [[Allentown]]. }} ==Buy== *Downtown Phillipsburg *Phillipsburg Mall: Kohl's, J.C. Penney, H&M, Sears, Bon-Ton, Old Navy. *Other shopping centers on Route 22: Big Lots, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and others. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Joe's Steak Shop | url=http://joessteakshop.com/ | email= | address=274 S. Main St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-9545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10:30AM-10:30PM, Su 10:30AM-9:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Phillipsburg Inn | url=http://www.phillipsburginn.com/ | email= | address=1311 Memorial Pkwy. (US-22 West) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$80 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Stay safe== ==Connect== Phillipsburg's area code is 908. Area codes in Allentown are 610, 484, and 835. ==Go next== ===Other Lehigh Valley locations=== *[[Allentown]], {{convert|19.3|mi|km}} *[[Bangor (Pennsylvania)|Bangor]], {{convert|15.1|mi|km}} *[[Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|Bethlehem]], {{convert|14|mi|km}} *[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]], {{convert|2.2|mi|km}} *[[Emmaus]], {{convert|29.2|mi|km}} *[[Fogelsville]], {{convert|26.1|mi|km}} *[[Hellertown]], {{convert|16.6|mi|km}} *[[Nazareth (Pennsylvania)|Nazareth]], {{convert|11|mi|km}} *[[Slatington]], {{convert|25.3|mi|km}} *[[South Whitehall (Pennsylvania)|South Whitehall]], {{convert|21.1|mi|km}} *[[Whitehall]], {{convert|19.9|mi|km}} ===Regional cities and locations=== *[[New York City]], {{convert|70.1|mi|km}} {{routebox | image1=I-78.svg | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Allentown]] | minorl1=[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[New York City]] | minorr1=[[Clinton (New Jersey)|Clinton]] }} {{geo|40.69361|-75.19028}} {{IsPartOf|Warren County (New Jersey)}} {{outlinecity}} 504hifhyp38ltuzkzehz2830wjlgvu5 4491905 4491894 2022-07-28T17:40:42Z Ikan Kekek 36420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Phillipsburg}} '''Phillipsburg''' is an urban town in northwest [[New Jersey]] in the [[Skylands]] region of [[New Jersey]] in the [[United States]]. [[File:Pburg-281.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of Phillipsburg and the Free Bridge (Northampton Street Bridge)]] Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub, with 5 train lines and 3 canals coming together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the Delaware River on canoe, kayak or raft. The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by unique and stunning architecture on South Main Street. ==Get in== ===By car=== [[File:Easton-pburg-toll-bridge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of the Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge on Route 22 that connects [[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton, Pennsylvania]] with Phillipsburg]] Interstate 78 or Route 22. ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== US Route 22 (Memorial Parkway) is the main thoroughfare, along with Interstate 78. Main Street runs through the downtown area. ===By taxi=== * Akab Taxi & Transportation Services, +1 908-454-3240. ===By bus=== Bus services are provided by NJ Transit. On the Pennsylvania side, LANTA provides mass transit services. ==See== [[File:JOHN ROSEBERRY HOMESTEAD, WARREN COUNTY, NJ.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|John Roseberry Homestead, completed in 1783]] *'''New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center''' located on South Main Street, at the Phillipsburg Union Station - the former passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. View artifacts, maps, photos, memorabilia, model of the future New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center & souvenirs. *'''Phillipsburg Rail Road Historian'''. Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of Warren County and surrounding areas, features the world-famous Centerville and Southwestern miniature train ride several times a year. ==Do== *'''Delaware River Train Excursion''' - excursions along the Delaware River aboard an historic steam train, the Bel Del. * {{do | name=Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom | alt= | url=http://www.dorneypark.com | email= | address=3830 Dorney Park Road | lat=40.5799 | long=-75.5336 | directions= | phone=+1 610-395-3724 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3037111 | content=At the west end of Hamilton Boulevard near Interstate 78, this popular amusement park and water park is home to at least six world-class roller coasters, including the 200-foot-tall Steel Force, multi-looping coasters Talon and Hydra: The Revenge, and antique wooden roller coaster Thunderhawk. The park is open from early May to the end of October, and the waterpark is open from late May to early September. During the times that the waterpark is open, waterpark admission is included in the price of admission to the regular park, and guests can move freely back and forth between the two connected parks. }} *'''Lazy River Outpost''' - rent a tube, raft, kayak or canoe and take a trip down the Delaware River. Ecotrips available also if you love nature. * {{do | name=Lehigh Valley IronPigs | alt= | url=https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 610-841-PIGS (tickets) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2789379 | content=The AAA-level minor league team of the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies plays in Coca-Cola Park in neighboring [[Allentown]]. }} ==Buy== *Downtown Phillipsburg *Phillipsburg Mall: Kohl's, J.C. Penney, H&M, Sears, Bon-Ton, Old Navy. *Other shopping centers on Route 22: Big Lots, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and others. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Joe's Steak Shop | url=http://joessteakshop.com/ | email= | address=274 S. Main St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-9545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10:30AM-10:30PM, Su 10:30AM-9:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Phillipsburg Inn | url=http://www.phillipsburginn.com/ | email= | address=1311 Memorial Pkwy. (US-22 West) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$80 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Stay safe== ==Connect== Phillipsburg's area code is 908. Area codes in Allentown are 610, 484, and 835. ==Go next== ===Other Lehigh Valley locations=== *[[Allentown]], {{convert|19.3|mi|km}} *[[Bangor (Pennsylvania)|Bangor]], {{convert|15.1|mi|km}} *[[Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|Bethlehem]], {{convert|14|mi|km}} *[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]], {{convert|2.2|mi|km}} *[[Emmaus]], {{convert|29.2|mi|km}} *[[Fogelsville]], {{convert|26.1|mi|km}} *[[Hellertown]], {{convert|16.6|mi|km}} *[[Nazareth (Pennsylvania)|Nazareth]], {{convert|11|mi|km}} *[[Slatington]], {{convert|25.3|mi|km}} *[[South Whitehall (Pennsylvania)|South Whitehall]], {{convert|21.1|mi|km}} *[[Whitehall]], {{convert|19.9|mi|km}} ===Regional cities and locations=== *[[New York City]], {{convert|70.1|mi|km}} {{routebox | image1=I-78.svg | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Allentown]] | minorl1=[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[New York City]] | minorr1=[[Clinton (New Jersey)|Clinton]] }} {{geo|40.69361|-75.19028}} {{IsPartOf|Warren County (New Jersey)}} {{outlinecity}} fa5gfzwook6ww042gg3yutfbae5dqlk 4491906 4491905 2022-07-28T17:41:54Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Do */ Updated listing for Lehigh Valley IronPigs - Too long ago to mention. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Phillipsburg}} '''Phillipsburg''' is an urban town in northwest [[New Jersey]] in the [[Skylands]] region of [[New Jersey]] in the [[United States]]. [[File:Pburg-281.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of Phillipsburg and the Free Bridge (Northampton Street Bridge)]] Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub, with 5 train lines and 3 canals coming together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the Delaware River on canoe, kayak or raft. The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by unique and stunning architecture on South Main Street. ==Get in== ===By car=== [[File:Easton-pburg-toll-bridge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A view of the Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge on Route 22 that connects [[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton, Pennsylvania]] with Phillipsburg]] Interstate 78 or Route 22. ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== US Route 22 (Memorial Parkway) is the main thoroughfare, along with Interstate 78. Main Street runs through the downtown area. ===By taxi=== * Akab Taxi & Transportation Services, +1 908-454-3240. ===By bus=== Bus services are provided by NJ Transit. On the Pennsylvania side, LANTA provides mass transit services. ==See== [[File:JOHN ROSEBERRY HOMESTEAD, WARREN COUNTY, NJ.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|John Roseberry Homestead, completed in 1783]] *'''New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center''' located on South Main Street, at the Phillipsburg Union Station - the former passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. View artifacts, maps, photos, memorabilia, model of the future New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center & souvenirs. *'''Phillipsburg Rail Road Historian'''. Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of Warren County and surrounding areas, features the world-famous Centerville and Southwestern miniature train ride several times a year. ==Do== *'''Delaware River Train Excursion''' - excursions along the Delaware River aboard an historic steam train, the Bel Del. * {{do | name=Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom | alt= | url=http://www.dorneypark.com | email= | address=3830 Dorney Park Road | lat=40.5799 | long=-75.5336 | directions= | phone=+1 610-395-3724 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3037111 | content=At the west end of Hamilton Boulevard near Interstate 78, this popular amusement park and water park is home to at least six world-class roller coasters, including the 200-foot-tall Steel Force, multi-looping coasters Talon and Hydra: The Revenge, and antique wooden roller coaster Thunderhawk. The park is open from early May to the end of October, and the waterpark is open from late May to early September. During the times that the waterpark is open, waterpark admission is included in the price of admission to the regular park, and guests can move freely back and forth between the two connected parks. }} *'''Lazy River Outpost''' - rent a tube, raft, kayak or canoe and take a trip down the Delaware River. Ecotrips available also if you love nature. * {{do | name=Lehigh Valley IronPigs | alt= | url=https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 610-841-PIGS (tickets) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2789379 | content=The AAA-level minor league team of the Philadelphia Phillies plays in Coca-Cola Park in neighboring [[Allentown]]. }} ==Buy== *Downtown Phillipsburg *Phillipsburg Mall: Kohl's, J.C. Penney, H&M, Sears, Bon-Ton, Old Navy. *Other shopping centers on Route 22: Big Lots, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and others. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Joe's Steak Shop | url=http://joessteakshop.com/ | email= | address=274 S. Main St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-9545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10:30AM-10:30PM, Su 10:30AM-9:30PM | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Phillipsburg Inn | url=http://www.phillipsburginn.com/ | email= | address=1311 Memorial Pkwy. (US-22 West) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 908 454-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$80 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Stay safe== ==Connect== Phillipsburg's area code is 908. Area codes in Allentown are 610, 484, and 835. ==Go next== ===Other Lehigh Valley locations=== *[[Allentown]], {{convert|19.3|mi|km}} *[[Bangor (Pennsylvania)|Bangor]], {{convert|15.1|mi|km}} *[[Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|Bethlehem]], {{convert|14|mi|km}} *[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]], {{convert|2.2|mi|km}} *[[Emmaus]], {{convert|29.2|mi|km}} *[[Fogelsville]], {{convert|26.1|mi|km}} *[[Hellertown]], {{convert|16.6|mi|km}} *[[Nazareth (Pennsylvania)|Nazareth]], {{convert|11|mi|km}} *[[Slatington]], {{convert|25.3|mi|km}} *[[South Whitehall (Pennsylvania)|South Whitehall]], {{convert|21.1|mi|km}} *[[Whitehall]], {{convert|19.9|mi|km}} ===Regional cities and locations=== *[[New York City]], {{convert|70.1|mi|km}} {{routebox | image1=I-78.svg | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Allentown]] | minorl1=[[Easton (Pennsylvania)|Easton]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[New York City]] | minorr1=[[Clinton (New Jersey)|Clinton]] }} {{geo|40.69361|-75.19028}} {{IsPartOf|Warren County (New Jersey)}} {{outlinecity}} cq1qj72xrt56wfavtnbguq74rit327g 0 27747 4492091 4491392 2022-07-29T04:01:52Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[Image:Pitt Meadows blueberry farms.jpg|thumb|right|Pitt Meadows blueberry farms]] [[File:IGP1691.JPG|thumb|right|View of Golden Ears from Alouette River]] '''[http://www.pittmeadows.bc.ca/ Pitt Meadows]''' is a city of 18,500 people (2016) in the [[Fraser Valley]] of [[British Columbia]], on the north bank of the Fraser River at the confluence with the Pitt River. It's part of the urban edge, where bedroom housing for suburban Vancouver is displacing the small agricultural town of Pitt Meadows past — but the farms hang on. ==Understand== The Municipality takes its name from the Pitt River and Pitt Lake, which were possibly named after former British Prime Minister William Pitt. Aboriginal people resided in the Pitt Meadows area approximately 1000 years ago. James McMillan explored the area in 1874. Europeans started a settlement known as Bonson's Landing in the area in the 1870s. Early settlers were mostly Anglo-Saxon until after 1910. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed through Pitt Meadows to Port Moody, British Columbia. In 1893, the first dyking district was organized. In 1914, Pitt Meadows was a small, agricultural community of less than 250 individuals which supplied Vancouver and New Westminster with produce and dairy products. After 1910, many French Canadians and Japanese arrived as settlers. A large group of Dutch farmers reclaimed much of the low-lying land in Pitt Meadows after World War II. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. ===By car=== The most convenient access is by car, with two options. The first is by the '''Lougheed Highway''' over the Pitt River Bridge from [[Port Coquitlam]]. The second option is by the '''Golden Ears Bridge''', a toll bridge that links with 200th St. in [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] and Highway 1. ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | alt=ICAO CYPK | url=http://www.flyypk.ca/not {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=cypk@pittmeadowsairport.com | address=100-11465 Baynes Road | lat=49.2161 | long=-122.713 | directions= | phone=+1-604-465-8977 | tollfree= | fax=+1-604-465-4512 | hours=24h, daily | price=No landing fee | wikipedia=Pitt Meadows Airport | wikidata=Q3914856 | content=Has no scheduled commercial service, but the 4700' main and shorter secondary runways make a pleasant destination for the general aviation pilot flying a small plane. }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.2718|-122.6641|zoom=11|width=325|height=420}} === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], Pitt Meadows, [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} ==== By bus ==== Route #701 is a major route that connects Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, and Maple Ridge. ==== By West Coast Express ==== [https://www.translink.ca/about-us/about-translink/operating-companies/west-coast-express West Coast Express] commuter rail service operates on weekdays, which goes in to [[Vancouver]] in the morning and back out in the evening. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Alouette Taxi|alt=|url=https://www.alouettetaxi.ca/|phone=+1 604-465-5555|lastedit=2022-07-27}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Pitt Lake bog and dike.jpg|thumb|right|Pitt Lake bog and dike]] A '''Heritage Preservation Area''' contains several buildings of significant heritage value, including the old General Store (now the Pitt Meadows Museum) and Hoffman and Sons Garage. * {{listing | type=see | name=Pitt Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3527 | long=-122.5982 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7199074 | lastedit=2020-05-30 | content=A short distance north of town, reaching into a steep valley where BC's mountains meet the Fraser Valley. Rent kayaks to explore the lake. }} [[File:Pitt Meadows Museum.jpg|thumb|right|Pitt Meadows Museum]] * {{see | name=Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives | alt= | url=http://www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com | email=Pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net | address=12294 Harris Road and 12277 Harris Rd| lat=49.225820 | long=-122.689110 | directions= | phone=+1 604 465 4322 | tollfree= | hours= W The Su 1PM-4PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content=The Pitt Meadows Museum is made up of two sites, the Old General Store and the Hoffmann and Son Machine Shop, across Harris Road from each other just to the south of the CPR tracks. The General Store and Post Office Site (1908) is a heritage building and the oldest known structure in Pitt Meadows. The General Store houses permanent and temporary exhibits that tell the story of the early to more recent settlement history of Pitt Meadows. The building also houses a small community archives and reference library. The Hoffmann and Son Site is in an old machine shop that houses a collection of related tools, more than 60 restored stationary engines, and a working forge. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Blue Heron Winery tasting | url=http://www.blueheronwinery.ca/ | email=info@blueheronwinery.ca | address=18539 Dewdney Trunk Rd | lat=49.246101 | long=-122.707512 | directions=Lougheed Hwy east from Pitt River Bridge, left onto Dewdney Trunk Road, between Reichenbach and Rippington Roads | phone=+1-604-465-5563 | tollfree= | fax=+1-604-465-5513 | hours=10AM-6PM daily | price=Free |lastedit=2022-03-17| content=White and red cranberry wine, and other fruit wines. Wine tasting and sales, with tours by appointment. }} * {{do | name=Pacific Rim Aviation Academy | url=http://www.pacificrimaviation.ca/ | email=pacrimav@telus.net | address=393-11465 Baynes Rd | lat=49.211810 | long=-122.700780 | directions=on the south side of Pitt Meadows Airport, via Ford Road and Harris Road | phone=+1-604-465-3594 | tollfree= | fax=+1-604-465-3664 | hours=8AM-6PM daily and by appointment | price= |lastedit=2022-03-17| content=The exuberant Chris Georgas and his staff offer pilot training, including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Instrument ratings in land and float planes. The fleet is small but immaculate, and the attention is personal. A great place to learn how to fly! Based at CYPK, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Meadowtown Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.meadowtowncentre.ca | email= | address=19800 Lougheed Highway | lat=49.2219 | long=-122.6718 | directions= | phone=+1 604 602-7711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content=32 stores including Jysk, Winner's and Superstore. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Firehall Bistro | alt= | url=http://restaurantwebexpert.com/TheFirehallBistro/ | email= | address=104-19237 122a Ave | lat=49.22478 | long=-122.68844 | directions= | phone=+1 604-460-7779 | tollfree= | hours=M-F noon-2PM; M-Th 6PM-10PM; F Sa 5PM-10PM; Su 5PM-9PM | price=Mains from $25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content= }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Stomping Grounds Cafe Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.20161 | long=-122.68093 | directions= | phone=+1 604-460-0111 | tollfree= | hours=10931 Barnston View Rd | price= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content=Coffees, brunch ($9-14), sandwiches ($11-13), Peruvian dishes }} * {{eat | name=Austin Fish & Chips | alt= | url=http://www.austinfishandchips.com/pitt-meadows | email= | address= 19180 Lougheed Highway | lat=49.22991 | long=-122.69046 | directions= | phone=+1 604-460-9999 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th Sa 11AM-8PM; F 11AM-9PM; Su 4PM-8PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Jolly Coachman Pub & Liquor Store | alt=| url=http://www.jollycoachman.com/ | email=info@jollycoachman.com | address=19167 Ford Road | lat=49.22254 | long=-122.69047 | directions=intersection at Harris Road & Ford Road | phone=+1-604-465-9911 | tollfree= | fax=+1-604-465-9550 | hours=Su-Th 11AM-midnight; F Sa 11AM-1AM | price= |lastedit=2022-03-17| content=The Jolly Coachman is an English Tudor-style sports pub, well known for its great food and its atmosphere. A mix of traditional pub fare and gourmet food, a fireplace in the winter and a patio in the summer, and sports onnthe TVs. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Plus Pitt Meadows Inn & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-pitt-meadows/best-western-plus-pitt-meadows-inn-suites/propertyCode.62135.html | email= | address=19267 Lougheed Hwy | lat=49.23102 | long=-122.68788 | directions= | phone= +1 604-460-9859 | tollfree=+1-800-780-7234 | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $113 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-06 | content=Seasonal outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, fitness centre, free continental breakfast. Guest rooms have free WiFi, mini-refrigerator, and microwave. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * {{listing | name=Fly Guy Air Taxi service | url=http://www.pacificrimaviation.ca/ | email=pacrimav@telus.net | address=393-11465 Baynes Road | lat= | long= | directions=on the south side of Pitt Meadows Airport, via Ford Road and Harris Road | phone=+1-604-465-3594 | tollfree= | fax=+1-604-465-3664 | hours= | price=$149/person to Vancouver Island |lastedit=2022-03-17| content=Charter flights to [[Vancouver Island]] or anywhere in the [[Lower Mainland]]. A service of Pacific Rim Aviation Academy (see listing under "Do") }} * Nearby towns of [[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[Port Moody]], [[Port Coquitlam]], and [[Coquitlam]] * [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] on the south bank of the Fraser River {{routebox | image1=BC-7.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[Port Coquitlam]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Maple Ridge]] | image2=Translinkwce.svg | imagesize2=22 | caption2=West Coast Express | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vancouver]] | minorl2=[[Port Coquitlam]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | minorr2=[[Maple Ridge]] }} {{geo|49.2333|-122.6833}} {{IsPartOf|Fraser Valley}} {{Usablecity}} nthtsj2qws3rek7yx2vcc5frzq3pcld 0 28027 4491918 4469199 2022-07-28T18:08:44Z Marknr 2273823 /* Tickets */ Updated with current information. Added MyPompeii App wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pompeii banner.jpg|caption=Pompeii Forum|unesco=yes}} '''[http://www.pompeiisites.org/ Pompeii]''' is in [[Campania]], Italy, not far from [[Naples]]. Its major attraction is the ruined ancient [[Roman Empire|Roman]] city of the same name, which was engulfed by Mt. [[Vesuvius]] in AD 79. This is a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. ==Understand== {{seealso|Roman Empire}} [[Image:PompeiStreet.jpg|thumb|350px|A typical street in Pompeii]] [[File:Pompeii_map-en.svg|thumb|350px|Annotated map of Pompeii featuring the main roads, the Cardo Maximus is in Red and the Decumani Maximi are in green and dark blue. The southwest corner features the main forum and is the oldest part of the town.]] Romans took control of Pompeii around 200 BC. On August 24, 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted, burying the nearby town of Pompeii in ash and soot, killing 20,000 people, and preserving the city in its state from that fateful day. Pompeii is an excavation (It: ''scavi'') site and outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement. This site is considered to be one of the few sites where an ancient city has been preserved in detail - everything from jars and tables to paintings and people was frozen in time, yielding, together with neighbouring [[Herculaneum]] which suffered the same fate, an unprecedented opportunity to see how the people lived two thousand years ago. ===Tickets=== One-day tickets are €16 per adult; €3.5 for EU citizens between 18 - 24 and school teachers; EU citizens below 18 get in for free (valid proving age document needed). Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. The MyPompeii card is valid for one year, costs €35 and is valid for all of the sites of the Archaelological Park of Pompeii. The site is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 April 1st to October 31st; November to March from 09:00 to 17:00) and the last ticket is sold 90 minutes before closing. It is closed on 1st January, 1st May, and 25th December. Telephone: 081-857-5347. Audioguides are available either at the train station InfoPoint or at the official entrance for €6,50, €10 for two, ID is required. They are not available at the secondary Eastern entrance by the Amphitheatre - which is the entrance nearest the modern day town centre if you are walking. Unofficial audio guides are on offer at one of the market stalls near this entrance. Take note that audioguide maps are not the same and the official audioguide comes with more audio points of interest. It's a good idea to check out both options before deciding. Pompeii may take several hours to explore so make sure to ask about the audioguide battery life before your purchase. Tour guides also cluster near the entrance and offer their services. It's a good idea to talk to one for a couple of minutes before deciding, to make sure you can understand their accent when they speak English. You can join a tour group with the train station InfoPoint for €12 (not including entrance fee) or €10 at the official entrance. === '''MyPompeii App''' === The [http://pompeiisites.org/en/ Archaeological Park of Pompeii] provides a [http://pompeiisites.org/en/visiting-info/mypompeii-the-application-which-allows-one-to-visit-the-archaeological-site-in-safety/ free App for iPhone and Android]. In combination with a purchased ticket, this App provides guided tours and information about each point of interest, including an audio guide. ==Get in== For transport in the area see [[Campania#Get around|Campania]]. ===By train=== It takes 30 to 40 minutes to get to Pompeii from either [[Naples]] or [[Sorrento]]. One-way tickets from any Trenitalia station within Naples city limits cost €2.80 (Jan 2018). Pompeii is served by three train stations. National train operator '''Trenitalia''' has one station called ''Pompei'' in the Napoli-Salerno regional line. This station is located south of the modern town. Getting out of the station, look for the impressive bell tower of the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei (Italian: ''Pontificio Santuario della Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario di Pompei'') and follow the main avenue (Via Sacra) heading north for a 3-minute walk to Piazza Anfiteatro. There you will find one of the three entrances to the ruins, and the EAV bus stop for direct trip to the summit of Mt Vesuvius. If you are not willing to walk, taxi drivers at the train station will offer to take you to the entrance for around €10. The '''Circumvesuviana''' railway, operated by EAV, has two stations in the village. On the Napoli-Poggiomarino line, the ''Pompei Santuario'' station is north of the modern village, very close to the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin. On the Napoli-Sorrento line, the small station called ''Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri'' is about 50 m away to the main entrance to the ruins. Being the closest, it is the most frequented station by visitors, and it can be overcrowded at closing time when everybody gets out and rush for the trains to come back to Napoli. Timetables for the Circumvesuviana railway are available on [http://www.eavsrl.it/web/content/orario-ferrovia this link]. There is a left luggage office which is somewhat hard to find - one has to go down the stairs to the underground passageway that connects the two platforms to find it. At Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri you can leave your bags for €1.50 (collect by 19:00 in summer, 18:00 October to February), or leave them for free at the ruins (pick up by 19:20). There is also a Tourist Information office just down the street. * The cheapest way to get here from [[Rome]] is to take the special train from Termini (each way is €10.50) or the regular train (each way is €22, €29 for first class) to Naples, then go down the escalator to the Circumvesuviana and buy a ticket to Pompei Scavi (€1.80). * From [[Salerno]] you can take the regional Trenitalia service to Napoli mentioned above, and get out at the ''Pompei'' station. One-way tickets from Salerno cost €2.40 (Jan 2018), and the journey takes 45 minutes. ===By bus=== SITA runs buses from Naples. The cost is the same as the train. ===By boat=== If you are on a cruise, you can set up an excursion to explore the ruins (bus transfer) and tickets and tour will be included. From the cruise boat a hydrofoil travels around the Bay of Naples to Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii (from Naples). A bus-shuttle will take you to the ruins. ===Disability=== Disabled travelers should aim for the entrance at the Piazza Anfiteatro, where an itinerary has been designed to meet the needs of visitors with reduced mobility (and of parents with strollers, too!). Beware of the main entrance at Porte Marina, for it has plenty of stairs. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} This is a walking site only. There are a few bicycles for rent, but the surfaces make them rather impractical. Walking the old Roman stone roads can be quite exhausting, especially in the heat of summer with loads of fellow tourists about. Everyone will be walking on cobblestones and uneven ground. The temperature is between 32° and 35°C in the summer. Make sure to take plenty of water and watch your step as the old roads have grooves in them where the carts ran. It is advisable to wear good footwear, sunscreen and hats. There is a lot to look at and in a full day, you still won't see everything. On buying your ticket you should receive a map of the site and a booklet listing the main attractions. However, these can be sometimes out of print or you may find that the only booklet available is in Italian. A map of the site is essential if you want to see a lot in as short a time as possible. Even with a map visiting Pompeii is a bit like a trip to a maze. Many of the roads, apparently open according to the map, turn out to be blocked off for excavations or repairs, or, as happened in 2010, because a building collapsed. You might think you are heading for the exit but then have to turn around and retrace your steps to find another route. ==See== [[Image:PompeiM.jpg|thumb|Someone who did not escape the eruption]] [[Image:Pompei0002.jpg|thumb|Storage of Artifacts]] [[Image:Shabbytravel Pompeii Body.jpg|thumb|Another victim of the eruption]] [[Image:Ancient Rome Pompeii Forum.JPG|thumb|Forum]] [[Image:Baker's oven Pompei.JPG|thumb|Oven]] [[Image:Ancient Bar (Pompeii).jpg|thumb|Thermopolium]] [[Image:Perro_en_Pompeya.jpg|thumb|A sleeping feral dog]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Amphitheatre | alt=Anfiteatro | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7515 | long=14.4947 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2015116 | content=This is in the most easterly corner of the excavated area, near the Sarno Gate entrance. It was completed in 80 BC, measures 135 x 104 metres and could hold about 20,000 people. It is the earliest surviving permanent amphitheatre in Italy and one of the best preserved anywhere. It was used for gladiator battles, other sports and spectacles involving wild animals. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Great Palaestra | alt=Gymnasium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3891745 | content=This occupies a large area opposite the Amphitheatre. The central area was used for sporting activities and there was a pool in the middle. On three sides are lengthy internal porticos or colonnades. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Vettii | alt=Casa dei Vettii | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.752 | long=14.4847 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1590855 | content=This is believed to have been the home of two brothers who were freed slaves and became very affluent. It contains many frescoes. In the vestibule there is a striking fresco of a well-endowed ''Priapus'', God of Fertility and among the frescos in other parts of the building are illustrations of couples making love, of cupids and of mythological characters. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Faun | alt=Casa del Fauno | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7513 | long=14.4845 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1547308 | content=This is named after a statue of a dancing faun found on the site. It is considered to be an excellent example of the fusion of Italian and Greek architectural styles, and occupies an entire block. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3748443 | content=This was the centre of public life, although it is now in the southwestern part of the excavated area. It was surrounded by many of the important government, religious and business buildings. }} * {{see | name=Temple of Apollo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7492 | long=14.4844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Temple of Apollo (Pompeii) | image=Temple d'Apollon.JPG | wikidata=Q2699249 | content=This is to the north of the Basilica on the western side of the Forum. It has the oldest remains discovered, with some, including Etruscan items, dating back to 575BC, although the layout we see now was later than that. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Theatre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3982012 | content=Theatre built in the hollow of a hill for acoustic advantage; it seated 5,000. }} * {{see |name=Via dei Sepolcri |alt=Street of Tombs) |content=A long street with worn ruts from carts.}} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lupanar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7503 | long=14.4868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q157747 | content=An ancient brothel with pornographic frescoes over the entrance to each room, presumably indicating the services on offer. Even allowing for the smaller size of ancient Romans the beds seem rather small. }} * {{see | name=House of the Ancient Hunt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.750928 | long=14.485364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Attractive, open-style house with many frescoes of hunting scenes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Basilica | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3635629 | content=This is to the west of the Forum. It was the most important public building of the city where both justice was administered and trade was carried on. }} * {{see |name=Forum Granary |content=Artifacts like amphorae (storage jars) and plaster casts of people who did not escape the eruption are stored in this building, which was designed to be the public market but may not have been finished before the eruption.}} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baths | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7632319 | content=There are several baths to be inspected. The ''Forum Baths'' are just north of the forum and close to the restaurant. They are well-preserved and roofed. Be careful not to miss them as the entranceway is a long passage with no indication of the delights inside. The ''Central Baths'' occupy a much larger area but are less well-preserved. Close to these are the Stabian baths which have some interesting decorations and give a good idea of how baths used to function in Roman times. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Tragic Poet | alt=Casa del Poeta Tragico | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7508 | long=14.4838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This small atrium house is best known for the mosaic at the entrance depicting a chained dog, with the words ''Cave Canem'' or "Beware of the Dog". }} Other things to look for when walking around are: *'''The Ground surface''' You will see in the ground there are small tiles called cat's eyes. The moon’s light or candle light reflects off these tiles and gave light, so people could see where they were walking at night. *'''Thermopolia''' (in singular, ''thermopollium'') were places where it was possible to purchase ready-to-eat food, the Roman equivalent of today's street fast-food. They had counters with three to four holes in them, where jars (called dolia) were placed containing dried food, like nuts. It is unlikely that hot food was served in thermopolia. The best-preserved establishment in Pompeii is the '''Thermopolium of Asellina'''. *'''Bakeries''' You will walk past where bakeries once existed. The bakeries’ ovens look similar to the old brick stone oven. The '''House of the Baker''' has a garden area with millstones of lava stone used for grinding the wheat. *'''Street''' There are tracks for the carriages in the street for a smoother ride. There are also stone blocks in the street for pedestrians to step onto to cross the street. The sidewalks are higher than the modern sidewalk because the streets had water and waste flowing through them. The stone blocks in the street were also as high as the sidewalk, so people did not walk in the waste and water. * '''Plaster Casts''' The majority of the inhabitants of the ancient Pompeii died during the eruption and their corpses were entirely buried by hot ashes raining from the sky. In 1870, Giuseppe Fiorelli used a technique based on filling the empty spaces where the corpses had decomposed with liquid plaster in order to produce perfect casts of the victims of the eruption. Once the plaster had hardened, the surrounding soil was removed and the mould was brought to light. This technique was used to produce a number of casts of human bodies, animals and objects. At the Antiquarium of Boscopreale is also exposed the cast in epoxy resin made in 1984 of one of the victims found in the Villa di Lucius Crassius Tertius at Oplontis. The transparent cast allows viewers to spot jewels and objects that the victims brought with them. Outside of the city walls: * {{listing | type=see | name=Villa dei Misteri | alt=Villa of the Mysteries | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7537 | long=14.4774 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1241298 | content=A house with curious frescoes, perhaps of women being initiated into the Cult of Dionysus. Contains one of the finest fresco cycles in Italy, as well as humorous ancient graffiti. }} In the modern town of Pompei: * {{see |url=http://www.santuario.it/ |name=Sanctuary |content=A church which is a place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholics. For others, it is not a must-see, but should you arrive or leave via the Pompei Santuario station on the Circumvesuviana, rather than Pompei Scavi, you may find it worth at least a brief look inside at this place of veneration of the Virgin Mary.}} ==Do== * Plan your visit beforehand on Google Maps or Google Earth, or re-live it afterwards. Streetview coverage exists for part of the city and there are 3D models of many of the buildings. Bing Maps also provides fairly detailed oblique views of the city. * Buy a guidebook. Get the official guide (''Pompeii: Guide to the Site'', published by Electa Napoli) from the site bookshop next to the ticket office. Lots of guides and maps are available, but this one neatly combines the two. * Also visit the National Museum in [[Naples]] where most of the best preserved mosaics and found items from Pompeii are kept. * Also visit the sister site [[Herculaneum]], which is only one [[Campania#Get around|Circumvesuviana]] stop apart and suffered a similar fate to Pompeii. Though it is a smaller site it was covered by a pyroclastic surge (instead of the ash and lapilli that covered Pompeii). This allowed some second storeys to survive. * Have a look at random villas, as sometimes even small side rooms have amazing frescoes (wall paintings). * Don't miss the "Garden of the Fugitives" at the south-east side where plaster casts of several victims (sadly, including children) are on display where they originally fell. The plants in this garden have been reconstructed to match ancient growth, based on the study of plaster casts of plant roots. * Walk outside the City Gates to the Villa of the Mysteries, one of the greatest houses to come down to us from the ancient world. Even on a very hot day, it is worth the walk. * Put a big memory card in your camera. There are many hundreds of photo opportunities in this site. ===Tour=== '''[http://www.pompeiin.com PompeiIn]''' info@pompeiin.com +39 3284134719 offers several itineraries at the ancient Pompeii lasting from 1 hour to 6 hours. The guides are locals, are licensed and are graduated in archaeology; they are able to provide kids and disabled friendly tours, and with their vast knowledge of ancient history and society are capable of making the ancient Pompeii come to life. The highlights of the city are covered, such as the Forum, the Baths, the Brothel, the Bakeries, the House of The Faun and the House of the Tragic Poet, the Amphitheatre, the Theaters, the Villa of Mysteries, the Cemeteries and the City Fortifications. ==Buy== *Interesting plastic "past & present" books sold for €12 by vendors. Deal with them for an even better price *Buy a tour guide book for €5, so you can read more about the interesting city history, building and artifacts. There is so much to learn from the Romans and to see how they lived. *Cameos. These are a local speciality and tour buses frequently stop at a factory. ==Eat== * On the way from the station to the official entrance loads of shops try to sell stuff for very expensive prices but the food is not outstanding. Drinks, especially the freshly pressed orange and lemon juices, however, are fantastic especially in the heat, though slightly pricey (€3 for a glass) * You can get a very good panino (filled bread roll) from some of the stands. The one at the end near the Porta Marina has fantastic ones. * There is a café and restaurant in the excavation area, just north of the Forum. Not surprisingly, this is rather expensive and not particularly good. Nonetheless, it is an OK place to take a break and recuperate, particularly with its air conditioning. If you don't have time for a rest you can grab a €3 ice cream from a service window that faces the street. The restaurant has toilets, seemingly the only ones on the site. ==Drink== * Remember to take enough water to drink as it gets quite hot in the dusty streets. Keep your empty bottles for refilling as there are occasional water taps around the site dispensing rather odd-smelling water that, however, seems to be drinkable. * Lemon and Orange granita bought from outside the site are a tasty way to cool down. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Maiuri | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmaiuri.it/en | email= | address=Via Acquasalsa, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€65-130 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes walk from the excavations and the centre of town. Free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Forum | url=http://www.hotelforum.it/ | email=info@hotelforum.it | address=Via Roma 99 | lat= | long= | directions=Very close to the easternmost entrance to the excavations. | phone=+39 081 850 11 70 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 850 61 32 | hours= | price=€90 for a double or twin. Check the web site for discounts. | checkin= | checkout= | content=A quiet and comfortable hotel set back from the road. Good breakfast. Free parking close to the hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Mt. Vesuvius is an active volcano and can erupt at any time. Scientists have devised a system to detect impending eruptions, though, so feel free to browse Pompeii's ruins without fear of falling ash and lapilli (pumice)! It's more likely that you should be trying to protect yourself from pickpockets. The site attracts a huge array of international visitors every day, and this money attracts some thieves, so keep your valuables protected, particularly near the entrances and the train station. If you come by car, be aware not to park at the parking place near the entrance to the archaeological site. It is a tourist trap! Though there is no price displayed at the entrance of the parking, you'll be surprised when finding out that it costs €2 per hour when trying to leave, and you cannot leave unless you pay. This means that if your visit to Pompeii lasts a whole day (which a site like this certainly deserves) you may end up paying as much as €20 or more. There are much cheaper parking places just a few hundred meters down the hill in the town, and if you stay at one of Pompeii's hotels they normally offer free parking at one of these. ==Go next== *Go by train to [[Naples]] *Visit the sister site of [[Herculaneum]] *Head over to the underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae *Take a trip to the [[Amalfi Coast]] *Take a boat from Naples or Sorrento to the island of [[Capri]] *Buses leave for Mt. [[Vesuvius]] from the site (8 per day, every half hour 09:30-10:30 and every hour starting at 11:25, takes 1 hour) * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to the '''Antiquarium of Boscoreale''', a pretty museum displaying every day life objects discovered in the Vesuvian archaeological sites. * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to '''Oplontis''' * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to '''Stabiae''' {{routebox | image1=Autostrada A3 Italia.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Naples]] | minorl1=[[Herculaneum]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Cava de' Tirreni]] | majorr1=[[Salerno]] | image2=Strada Statale 18 Italia.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Naples]] | minorl2=[[Herculaneum]] | directionr2=S | minorr2=[[Paestum]] | majorr2=[[Reggio di Calabria|Reggio Calabria]] | image3=Strada Statale 145 Italia.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=N | majorl3=merges into [[File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|22px]] | minorl3= | directionr3=S | minorr3=[[Sorrento]] | majorr3=[[Massa Lubrense]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Metropolitan Naples}} {{geo|40.75|14.5}} lsirnolvmlj77fogp9eejwd6vbord9l 4492125 4491918 2022-07-29T06:29:49Z Marknr 2273823 /* Get in */ add Pompei-Scavi trenitalia stop wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pompeii banner.jpg|caption=Pompeii Forum|unesco=yes}} '''[http://www.pompeiisites.org/ Pompeii]''' is in [[Campania]], Italy, not far from [[Naples]]. Its major attraction is the ruined ancient [[Roman Empire|Roman]] city of the same name, which was engulfed by Mt. [[Vesuvius]] in AD 79. This is a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. ==Understand== {{seealso|Roman Empire}} [[Image:PompeiStreet.jpg|thumb|350px|A typical street in Pompeii]] [[File:Pompeii_map-en.svg|thumb|350px|Annotated map of Pompeii featuring the main roads, the Cardo Maximus is in Red and the Decumani Maximi are in green and dark blue. The southwest corner features the main forum and is the oldest part of the town.]] Romans took control of Pompeii around 200 BC. On August 24, 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted, burying the nearby town of Pompeii in ash and soot, killing 20,000 people, and preserving the city in its state from that fateful day. Pompeii is an excavation (It: ''scavi'') site and outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement. This site is considered to be one of the few sites where an ancient city has been preserved in detail - everything from jars and tables to paintings and people was frozen in time, yielding, together with neighbouring [[Herculaneum]] which suffered the same fate, an unprecedented opportunity to see how the people lived two thousand years ago. ===Tickets=== One-day tickets are €16 per adult; €3.5 for EU citizens between 18 - 24 and school teachers; EU citizens below 18 get in for free (valid proving age document needed). Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. The MyPompeii card is valid for one year, costs €35 and is valid for all of the sites of the Archaelological Park of Pompeii. The site is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 April 1st to October 31st; November to March from 09:00 to 17:00) and the last ticket is sold 90 minutes before closing. It is closed on 1st January, 1st May, and 25th December. Telephone: 081-857-5347. Audioguides are available either at the train station InfoPoint or at the official entrance for €6,50, €10 for two, ID is required. They are not available at the secondary Eastern entrance by the Amphitheatre - which is the entrance nearest the modern day town centre if you are walking. Unofficial audio guides are on offer at one of the market stalls near this entrance. Take note that audioguide maps are not the same and the official audioguide comes with more audio points of interest. It's a good idea to check out both options before deciding. Pompeii may take several hours to explore so make sure to ask about the audioguide battery life before your purchase. Tour guides also cluster near the entrance and offer their services. It's a good idea to talk to one for a couple of minutes before deciding, to make sure you can understand their accent when they speak English. You can join a tour group with the train station InfoPoint for €12 (not including entrance fee) or €10 at the official entrance. === '''MyPompeii App''' === The [http://pompeiisites.org/en/ Archaeological Park of Pompeii] provides a [http://pompeiisites.org/en/visiting-info/mypompeii-the-application-which-allows-one-to-visit-the-archaeological-site-in-safety/ free App for iPhone and Android]. In combination with a purchased ticket, this App provides guided tours and information about each point of interest, including an audio guide. ==Get in== For transport in the area see [[Campania#Get around|Campania]]. ===By train=== It takes 30 to 40 minutes to get to Pompeii from either [[Naples]] or [[Sorrento]]. One-way tickets from any Trenitalia station within Naples city limits cost €2.80 (Jan 2018). Pompeii is served by three train stations. National train operator '''Trenitalia''' has two stations: ''Pompei'' and ''Pompei-Scavi'' in the Napoli-Salerno regional line. The ''Pompei'' station is located south of the modern town. A ticket from Napoli Centrale costs €2,80 per person. Getting out of the station, look for the impressive bell tower of the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei (Italian: ''Pontificio Santuario della Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario di Pompei'') and follow the main avenue (Via Sacra) heading north for a 3-minute walk to Piazza Anfiteatro. There you will find one of the three entrances to the ruins, and the EAV bus stop for direct trip to the summit of Mt Vesuvius. If you are not willing to walk, taxi drivers at the train station will offer to take you to the entrance for around €10. ''Pompei-Scavi'' includes a bus to Scavi and costs €4,10 per person. The '''Circumvesuviana''' railway, operated by EAV, has two stations in the village. On the Napoli-Poggiomarino line, the ''Pompei Santuario'' station is north of the modern village, very close to the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin. On the Napoli-Sorrento line, the small station called ''Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri'' is about 50 m away to the main entrance to the ruins. Being the closest, it is the most frequented station by visitors, and it can be overcrowded at closing time when everybody gets out and rush for the trains to come back to Napoli. Timetables for the Circumvesuviana railway are available on [http://www.eavsrl.it/web/content/orario-ferrovia this link]. There is a left luggage office which is somewhat hard to find - one has to go down the stairs to the underground passageway that connects the two platforms to find it. At Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri you can leave your bags for €1.50 (collect by 19:00 in summer, 18:00 October to February), or leave them for free at the ruins (pick up by 19:20). There is also a Tourist Information office just down the street. * The cheapest way to get here from [[Rome]] is to take the special train from Termini (each way is €10.50) or the regular train (each way is €22, €29 for first class) to Naples, then go down the escalator to the Circumvesuviana and buy a ticket to Pompei Scavi (€1.80). * From [[Salerno]] you can take the regional Trenitalia service to Napoli mentioned above, and get out at the ''Pompei'' station. One-way tickets from Salerno cost €2.40 (Jan 2018), and the journey takes 45 minutes. ===By bus=== SITA runs buses from Naples. The cost is the same as the train. ===By boat=== If you are on a cruise, you can set up an excursion to explore the ruins (bus transfer) and tickets and tour will be included. From the cruise boat a hydrofoil travels around the Bay of Naples to Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii (from Naples). A bus-shuttle will take you to the ruins. ===Disability=== Disabled travelers should aim for the entrance at the Piazza Anfiteatro, where an itinerary has been designed to meet the needs of visitors with reduced mobility (and of parents with strollers, too!). Beware of the main entrance at Porte Marina, for it has plenty of stairs. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} This is a walking site only. There are a few bicycles for rent, but the surfaces make them rather impractical. Walking the old Roman stone roads can be quite exhausting, especially in the heat of summer with loads of fellow tourists about. Everyone will be walking on cobblestones and uneven ground. The temperature is between 32° and 35°C in the summer. Make sure to take plenty of water and watch your step as the old roads have grooves in them where the carts ran. It is advisable to wear good footwear, sunscreen and hats. There is a lot to look at and in a full day, you still won't see everything. On buying your ticket you should receive a map of the site and a booklet listing the main attractions. However, these can be sometimes out of print or you may find that the only booklet available is in Italian. A map of the site is essential if you want to see a lot in as short a time as possible. Even with a map visiting Pompeii is a bit like a trip to a maze. Many of the roads, apparently open according to the map, turn out to be blocked off for excavations or repairs, or, as happened in 2010, because a building collapsed. You might think you are heading for the exit but then have to turn around and retrace your steps to find another route. ==See== [[Image:PompeiM.jpg|thumb|Someone who did not escape the eruption]] [[Image:Pompei0002.jpg|thumb|Storage of Artifacts]] [[Image:Shabbytravel Pompeii Body.jpg|thumb|Another victim of the eruption]] [[Image:Ancient Rome Pompeii Forum.JPG|thumb|Forum]] [[Image:Baker's oven Pompei.JPG|thumb|Oven]] [[Image:Ancient Bar (Pompeii).jpg|thumb|Thermopolium]] [[Image:Perro_en_Pompeya.jpg|thumb|A sleeping feral dog]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Amphitheatre | alt=Anfiteatro | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7515 | long=14.4947 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2015116 | content=This is in the most easterly corner of the excavated area, near the Sarno Gate entrance. It was completed in 80 BC, measures 135 x 104 metres and could hold about 20,000 people. It is the earliest surviving permanent amphitheatre in Italy and one of the best preserved anywhere. It was used for gladiator battles, other sports and spectacles involving wild animals. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Great Palaestra | alt=Gymnasium | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3891745 | content=This occupies a large area opposite the Amphitheatre. The central area was used for sporting activities and there was a pool in the middle. On three sides are lengthy internal porticos or colonnades. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Vettii | alt=Casa dei Vettii | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.752 | long=14.4847 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1590855 | content=This is believed to have been the home of two brothers who were freed slaves and became very affluent. It contains many frescoes. In the vestibule there is a striking fresco of a well-endowed ''Priapus'', God of Fertility and among the frescos in other parts of the building are illustrations of couples making love, of cupids and of mythological characters. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Faun | alt=Casa del Fauno | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7513 | long=14.4845 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1547308 | content=This is named after a statue of a dancing faun found on the site. It is considered to be an excellent example of the fusion of Italian and Greek architectural styles, and occupies an entire block. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3748443 | content=This was the centre of public life, although it is now in the southwestern part of the excavated area. It was surrounded by many of the important government, religious and business buildings. }} * {{see | name=Temple of Apollo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7492 | long=14.4844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Temple of Apollo (Pompeii) | image=Temple d'Apollon.JPG | wikidata=Q2699249 | content=This is to the north of the Basilica on the western side of the Forum. It has the oldest remains discovered, with some, including Etruscan items, dating back to 575BC, although the layout we see now was later than that. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Theatre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3982012 | content=Theatre built in the hollow of a hill for acoustic advantage; it seated 5,000. }} * {{see |name=Via dei Sepolcri |alt=Street of Tombs) |content=A long street with worn ruts from carts.}} * {{listing | type=see | name=Lupanar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7503 | long=14.4868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q157747 | content=An ancient brothel with pornographic frescoes over the entrance to each room, presumably indicating the services on offer. Even allowing for the smaller size of ancient Romans the beds seem rather small. }} * {{see | name=House of the Ancient Hunt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.750928 | long=14.485364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Attractive, open-style house with many frescoes of hunting scenes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Basilica | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3635629 | content=This is to the west of the Forum. It was the most important public building of the city where both justice was administered and trade was carried on. }} * {{see |name=Forum Granary |content=Artifacts like amphorae (storage jars) and plaster casts of people who did not escape the eruption are stored in this building, which was designed to be the public market but may not have been finished before the eruption.}} * {{listing | type=see | name=Baths | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7632319 | content=There are several baths to be inspected. The ''Forum Baths'' are just north of the forum and close to the restaurant. They are well-preserved and roofed. Be careful not to miss them as the entranceway is a long passage with no indication of the delights inside. The ''Central Baths'' occupy a much larger area but are less well-preserved. Close to these are the Stabian baths which have some interesting decorations and give a good idea of how baths used to function in Roman times. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=House of the Tragic Poet | alt=Casa del Poeta Tragico | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7508 | long=14.4838 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This small atrium house is best known for the mosaic at the entrance depicting a chained dog, with the words ''Cave Canem'' or "Beware of the Dog". }} Other things to look for when walking around are: *'''The Ground surface''' You will see in the ground there are small tiles called cat's eyes. The moon’s light or candle light reflects off these tiles and gave light, so people could see where they were walking at night. *'''Thermopolia''' (in singular, ''thermopollium'') were places where it was possible to purchase ready-to-eat food, the Roman equivalent of today's street fast-food. They had counters with three to four holes in them, where jars (called dolia) were placed containing dried food, like nuts. It is unlikely that hot food was served in thermopolia. The best-preserved establishment in Pompeii is the '''Thermopolium of Asellina'''. *'''Bakeries''' You will walk past where bakeries once existed. The bakeries’ ovens look similar to the old brick stone oven. The '''House of the Baker''' has a garden area with millstones of lava stone used for grinding the wheat. *'''Street''' There are tracks for the carriages in the street for a smoother ride. There are also stone blocks in the street for pedestrians to step onto to cross the street. The sidewalks are higher than the modern sidewalk because the streets had water and waste flowing through them. The stone blocks in the street were also as high as the sidewalk, so people did not walk in the waste and water. * '''Plaster Casts''' The majority of the inhabitants of the ancient Pompeii died during the eruption and their corpses were entirely buried by hot ashes raining from the sky. In 1870, Giuseppe Fiorelli used a technique based on filling the empty spaces where the corpses had decomposed with liquid plaster in order to produce perfect casts of the victims of the eruption. Once the plaster had hardened, the surrounding soil was removed and the mould was brought to light. This technique was used to produce a number of casts of human bodies, animals and objects. At the Antiquarium of Boscopreale is also exposed the cast in epoxy resin made in 1984 of one of the victims found in the Villa di Lucius Crassius Tertius at Oplontis. The transparent cast allows viewers to spot jewels and objects that the victims brought with them. Outside of the city walls: * {{listing | type=see | name=Villa dei Misteri | alt=Villa of the Mysteries | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7537 | long=14.4774 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1241298 | content=A house with curious frescoes, perhaps of women being initiated into the Cult of Dionysus. Contains one of the finest fresco cycles in Italy, as well as humorous ancient graffiti. }} In the modern town of Pompei: * {{see |url=http://www.santuario.it/ |name=Sanctuary |content=A church which is a place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholics. For others, it is not a must-see, but should you arrive or leave via the Pompei Santuario station on the Circumvesuviana, rather than Pompei Scavi, you may find it worth at least a brief look inside at this place of veneration of the Virgin Mary.}} ==Do== * Plan your visit beforehand on Google Maps or Google Earth, or re-live it afterwards. Streetview coverage exists for part of the city and there are 3D models of many of the buildings. Bing Maps also provides fairly detailed oblique views of the city. * Buy a guidebook. Get the official guide (''Pompeii: Guide to the Site'', published by Electa Napoli) from the site bookshop next to the ticket office. Lots of guides and maps are available, but this one neatly combines the two. * Also visit the National Museum in [[Naples]] where most of the best preserved mosaics and found items from Pompeii are kept. * Also visit the sister site [[Herculaneum]], which is only one [[Campania#Get around|Circumvesuviana]] stop apart and suffered a similar fate to Pompeii. Though it is a smaller site it was covered by a pyroclastic surge (instead of the ash and lapilli that covered Pompeii). This allowed some second storeys to survive. * Have a look at random villas, as sometimes even small side rooms have amazing frescoes (wall paintings). * Don't miss the "Garden of the Fugitives" at the south-east side where plaster casts of several victims (sadly, including children) are on display where they originally fell. The plants in this garden have been reconstructed to match ancient growth, based on the study of plaster casts of plant roots. * Walk outside the City Gates to the Villa of the Mysteries, one of the greatest houses to come down to us from the ancient world. Even on a very hot day, it is worth the walk. * Put a big memory card in your camera. There are many hundreds of photo opportunities in this site. ===Tour=== '''[http://www.pompeiin.com PompeiIn]''' info@pompeiin.com +39 3284134719 offers several itineraries at the ancient Pompeii lasting from 1 hour to 6 hours. The guides are locals, are licensed and are graduated in archaeology; they are able to provide kids and disabled friendly tours, and with their vast knowledge of ancient history and society are capable of making the ancient Pompeii come to life. The highlights of the city are covered, such as the Forum, the Baths, the Brothel, the Bakeries, the House of The Faun and the House of the Tragic Poet, the Amphitheatre, the Theaters, the Villa of Mysteries, the Cemeteries and the City Fortifications. ==Buy== *Interesting plastic "past & present" books sold for €12 by vendors. Deal with them for an even better price *Buy a tour guide book for €5, so you can read more about the interesting city history, building and artifacts. There is so much to learn from the Romans and to see how they lived. *Cameos. These are a local speciality and tour buses frequently stop at a factory. ==Eat== * On the way from the station to the official entrance loads of shops try to sell stuff for very expensive prices but the food is not outstanding. Drinks, especially the freshly pressed orange and lemon juices, however, are fantastic especially in the heat, though slightly pricey (€3 for a glass) * You can get a very good panino (filled bread roll) from some of the stands. The one at the end near the Porta Marina has fantastic ones. * There is a café and restaurant in the excavation area, just north of the Forum. Not surprisingly, this is rather expensive and not particularly good. Nonetheless, it is an OK place to take a break and recuperate, particularly with its air conditioning. If you don't have time for a rest you can grab a €3 ice cream from a service window that faces the street. The restaurant has toilets, seemingly the only ones on the site. ==Drink== * Remember to take enough water to drink as it gets quite hot in the dusty streets. Keep your empty bottles for refilling as there are occasional water taps around the site dispensing rather odd-smelling water that, however, seems to be drinkable. * Lemon and Orange granita bought from outside the site are a tasty way to cool down. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Maiuri | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmaiuri.it/en | email= | address=Via Acquasalsa, 20 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€65-130 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A few minutes walk from the excavations and the centre of town. Free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Forum | url=http://www.hotelforum.it/ | email=info@hotelforum.it | address=Via Roma 99 | lat= | long= | directions=Very close to the easternmost entrance to the excavations. | phone=+39 081 850 11 70 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 850 61 32 | hours= | price=€90 for a double or twin. Check the web site for discounts. | checkin= | checkout= | content=A quiet and comfortable hotel set back from the road. Good breakfast. Free parking close to the hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Mt. Vesuvius is an active volcano and can erupt at any time. Scientists have devised a system to detect impending eruptions, though, so feel free to browse Pompeii's ruins without fear of falling ash and lapilli (pumice)! It's more likely that you should be trying to protect yourself from pickpockets. The site attracts a huge array of international visitors every day, and this money attracts some thieves, so keep your valuables protected, particularly near the entrances and the train station. If you come by car, be aware not to park at the parking place near the entrance to the archaeological site. It is a tourist trap! Though there is no price displayed at the entrance of the parking, you'll be surprised when finding out that it costs €2 per hour when trying to leave, and you cannot leave unless you pay. This means that if your visit to Pompeii lasts a whole day (which a site like this certainly deserves) you may end up paying as much as €20 or more. There are much cheaper parking places just a few hundred meters down the hill in the town, and if you stay at one of Pompeii's hotels they normally offer free parking at one of these. ==Go next== *Go by train to [[Naples]] *Visit the sister site of [[Herculaneum]] *Head over to the underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae *Take a trip to the [[Amalfi Coast]] *Take a boat from Naples or Sorrento to the island of [[Capri]] *Buses leave for Mt. [[Vesuvius]] from the site (8 per day, every half hour 09:30-10:30 and every hour starting at 11:25, takes 1 hour) * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to the '''Antiquarium of Boscoreale''', a pretty museum displaying every day life objects discovered in the Vesuvian archaeological sites. * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to '''Oplontis''' * Go by Circumvesuviana local train to '''Stabiae''' {{routebox | image1=Autostrada A3 Italia.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Naples]] | minorl1=[[Herculaneum]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Cava de' Tirreni]] | majorr1=[[Salerno]] | image2=Strada Statale 18 Italia.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Naples]] | minorl2=[[Herculaneum]] | directionr2=S | minorr2=[[Paestum]] | majorr2=[[Reggio di Calabria|Reggio Calabria]] | image3=Strada Statale 145 Italia.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=N | majorl3=merges into [[File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|22px]] | minorl3= | directionr3=S | minorr3=[[Sorrento]] | majorr3=[[Massa Lubrense]] }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Metropolitan Naples}} {{geo|40.75|14.5}} i9hw7tzyabzuhhj8g8gz53c3t8gvq47 0 28136 4492089 4491388 2022-07-29T04:00:42Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''Port Coquitlam''' is a suburb of [[Vancouver]]. There aren't any must-see attractions for the traveller, but there are a number of nice parks for walking or relaxing. Port Coquitlam borders [[Coquitlam]] and [[Pitt Meadows]]. It is easily accessible from the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B) and Lougheed Highway. == Get in == See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. == Get around == {{mapframe|49.2601|-122.7605|zoom=12}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q643326}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} === By public transit === {{Listing|name=TransLink|url=https://www.translink.ca/|phone=+1-604-953-3333|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], Port Coquitlam, [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} * In Port Coquitlam, passengers can take buses and the West Coast Express weekday commuter train. Most Port Coquitlam bus routes connect with the SkyTrain's '''Millennium Line''' at Coquitlam Central station. Bus routes in Port Coquitlam provide direct access to [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[New Westminster]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], and [[Maple Ridge]]. === By taxi === * {{listing | name=Bel-Air Taxi | alt= | url=https://www.bel-airtaxi.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-433-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} == See == == Do == * {{listing|name=Traboulay PoCo Trail|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=49.2468434|long=-122.7446077|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|hours=|price=|content=A {{km|25}} walking and cycling trail that circles Port Coquitlam. It is mostly flat and has varied scenery: along the river, downtown and residential areas. A guide is available from the city's website.|type=do}} == Buy == * Most shopping options are along Lougheed Highway. * [[Coquitlam]] has numerous other options. == Eat == * {{eat|name=Pallas Athena|alt=|url=|email=|address=101-1250 Dominion Ave|lat=49.257966|long=-122.748041|directions=|phone=+1 604-941-4871|tollfree=|hours=Open evenings|price=$15-25 per main|content=Traditional Greek cuisine with some pizza and Italian dishes. The lamb and calamari are local favourites.}} * {{eat|name=Wah Wing|alt=|url=|email=|address=2748 Lougheed Highway #207|lat=49.271680|long=-122.789772|directions=|phone=+1 604-945-3333|tollfree=|hours=Open for lunch and dinner|price=Lunch: $8-10, Dinner: $10-20 per main|content=Popular restaurant that serves a varied menu of traditional Chinese dishes.}} == Drink == * {{drink|name=Gillnetter Pub|alt=|url=http://www.gillnetterpub.com|email=|address=1864 Argue St|lat=49.234868|long=-122.767173|directions=|phone=+1 604-941-5599|tollfree=|hours=|price=Mains $9-19|content=Pub with a patio that looks over the Pitt River or you can catch the game on one of the TVs. Crowd is more of a mellow middle aged group. The food is average but the daily specials are good value.}} == Sleep == * {{sleep|name=Poco Inn & Suites|alt=|url=http://www.poco-inn-and-suites.com|email=|address=1545 Lougheed Highway|lat=49.260560|long=-122.758251|directions=|phone=+1 604-941-6216|tollfree=+1-800-930-2235|checkin=|checkout=|price=$160 and up in high season|content=99 guestrooms, including 23 suites and a few rooms with special themes like Romeo & Juliet, Deserted Island and Back to the 50s. Rooms come standard with fridge, microwave and complimentary high-speed internet.}} == Go next == The other cities in the "Tri-Cities" area -- [[Coquitlam]] and [[Port Moody]] -- are all very accessible. To the west, after heading into Coquitlam, take Highway 1 to [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]] with many outdoor recreation options. To the east, along Highway 1 (via Coquitlam) or Highway 7, is the [[Fraser Valley]], which also offers more outdoor pursuits and some local wineries. {{routebox|image1=|image4=Translinkwce.svg|directionl3=|majorl3=|minorl3=|directionr3=|majorr3=|minorr3=|imagesize4=22|imagesize3=|caption4=West Coast Express|directionl4=W|majorl4=[[Vancouver]]|minorl4=[[Coquitlam]]|directionr4=E|majorr4=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]]|caption3=|image3=|imagesize1=|minorr1=|link1=|directionl1=|majorl1=|minorl1=|directionr1=|majorr1=|image2=BC-7.svg|minorr2=[[Pitt Meadows]]|imagesize2=22|directionl2=W|majorl2=[[Vancouver]]|minorl2=[[Coquitlam]]|directionr2=E|majorr2=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]]|minorr4=[[Pitt Meadows]]}} {{IsPartOf|Vancouver eastern suburbs}} p42jw2vxitsp0d6krnzsopio75kbcow 0 28200 4492090 4491385 2022-07-29T04:01:09Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Port Moody banner Rocky Point Park.jpg|caption=View of the pier and North Shore Mountains from Rocky Point Park}} '''[http://www.cityofportmoody.com Port Moody]''' is a city in the [[Vancouver eastern suburbs]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. Set on the eastern end of the Burrard Inlet, it has some fine waterfront property. It's primarily a residential community, just close enough to commute to [[Vancouver]] for work. High-rise developments on the water, such as NewPort Village, have also spurred retail and entertainment districts. ==Get in== [[File:Rocky Point Park 09.JPG|thumb|Rocky Point Park]]See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. ===By car=== The '''Barnett Highway''' (Highway 7A) leads in from [[Burnaby]] and [[Vancouver]] from the west and on to [[Coquitlam]] and eventually [[Pitt Meadows]] and [[Maple Ridge]]. From the '''Trans-Canada Highway 1''', it's often quickest to take Gaglardi Way (exit 37) to Como Lake Rd and then make a left on to Clarke Rd. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.309|-122.875|zoom=12}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q776261}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} St. John's Street is the main street in, out and through Port Moody. Several community buses get away from St. John's Street into the surrounding neighbourhoods. The C25 bus serves Ioco. The C27 serves the Heritage Mountain area and parts of Westwood Plateau (Coquitlam), running from Port Moody station to Coquitlam station. The C28 provides similar service to the C27, except with more focus on the Westwood Plateau area. The city has complimentary electric car charging spots at City Hall, the library, the recreation Centre, Kyle Centre, the art centre, and Rocky Point Park. ===By public transit=== {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], Port Moody, [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} Bus fare is {{translink|1}} (as of {{translink|faredate}}). The standard daytime Skytrain fare to/from Coquitlam is {{translink|1}}, Burnaby is {{translink|2}} and Vancouver is {{translink|3}}. Evening and weekend fares to all destinations are {{translink|1}}. ==== By SkyTrain ==== SkyTrain's '''Millenium Line''' has two stops in Port Moody: Moody Centre and Inlet Centre. Moody Centre is the closest stop to Rocky Point Park and a number of restaurants and micro breweries; Inlet Centre is close to the Newport Village area of town. The Millenium Line connects to [[Coquitlam]] to the east, and to [[Burnaby]] and [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhood of [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]] to the west. Lougheed Town Centre station, connects to the Expo Line line with service to [[New Westminster]] and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. ==== By bus ==== The '''#160 bus''' runs along St. John's St and the Barnett Highway to Burnaby, where it connects with buses to downtown Vancouver and [[North Vancouver]]. === By taxi === * {{listing | name=Bel-Air Taxi | alt= | url=https://www.bel-airtaxi.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-433-6666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-28 | content= }} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== * {{see | name=Rocky Point Park | url= | email= | address=at the foot of Moody St | lat=49.2802 | long=-122.8488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small park that offers views of the Burrard Inlet. It's also the start of the Shoreline Trail and the first of a string of five linked parks along Port Moody's waterfront. There's a pier, seasonal outdoor pool, skate park and some walking/biking trails. }} ==Do== '''Walk''' along the 3-km [https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/shoreline-trail/ Shoreline Trail], which runs from Rocky Point to behind the Port Moody Rec Centre (across from Newport Village). It runs along the Burrard Inlet and is very scenic. ==Buy== There are many stores along St. John's Street. There is also shopping in Newport Village, and Suter Brook across from it. There's like, three or four Starbucks, man! Coquitlam Centre shopping mall is a seven minute bus-ride away, containing 200 stores. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Browns Social House | url=http://brownsrestaurantgroup.com/brownssocialhouse | email= | address=215 Newport Dr | lat=49.2827 | long=-122.8269 | directions= | phone = +1 778 355-0754 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-midnight, Sa-Su 10AM-midnight | price=Starters $6-17, mains $12-20 | content=Well-priced casual dining with a varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Pajo's Fish and Chips | url=http://www.pajos.com | email= | address=2800 Murray St | lat=49.2801 | long=-122.8501 | directions=located in Rocky Point Park | phone = +1 604 469-2289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Generally open 11AM-8PM during summer, hours variable at other times of the year and often closed during winter | price=$9-23 food & drink | lastedit=2015-03-01 | content=Good fish and chips, very enjoyable on nice day if you are at Rocky Point. Fish options include cod (cheapest), salmon and halibut (expensive). There are also burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers/dogs. }} * {{eat | name=Rosa's Cucina Italiana | alt=Rosa's | url=http://rosascucina.com/ | email= | address=2331 Clarke St | lat=49.2780 | long=-122.8597 | directions= | phone = +1 604 939-7500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th Su 4PM-10PM, F-Sa 4PM-11PM | price=Appetizers $8-17.50, mains $14-31 | lastedit=2015-03-01 | content=Italian cuisine. Visited by many celebrities, definitely the most notable of Port Moody's restaurants. }} * {{eat | name=The Boathouse | url=http://www.boathouserestaurants.ca | email= | address=2770 Esplanade St | lat=49.2810 | long=-122.8505 | directions= | phone = +1 604 931-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11AM-10PM, F 11AM-11PM, Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10PM | price=Staters $7-13, mains $20-40 | content=Upscale dining. Located at Rocky Point with view of Burrard Inlet and the Coast Mountains. }} ==Drink== Popular pubs/bars include St. James' Well in Newport Village, The Point on St. John's Street, and The Golden Spike, also on St. John's. Port Moody is home to a great strip of small breweries, all of which are located on Murray St near Moody St, near the Port Moody Skytrain station and Rocky Point Park. Check out '''Yellow Dog Brewing''', '''Twin Sails Brewing''', '''The Parkside Brewery''', and '''Moody Ales'''. ==Sleep== [[File:At The Beach Retreat B^B - panoramio (4).jpg|thumb|At The Beach Retreat]] Accommodation options within Port Moody are limited. There is a larger selection of hotels in nearby [[Coquitlam]], [[Burnaby]] and [[New Westminster]]. * {{sleep | name=Anmore Camplands & RV Park | url=http://anmore.ivancouver.com | email= | address=3230 Sunnyside Rd, Anmore | lat=49.3219 | long=-122.8549 | directions= | phone=+1 604 469-2311 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604 888-7142 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2015-03-01 | content=RV and tent sites. Showers, swimming pool, playground and sport court. }} * {{sleep | name=At the Beach Guesthouse | url=http://www.atthebeachretreat.com | email=stay@atthebeachretreat.com | address=872 Alderside Rd | lat=49.2936 | long=-122.8561 | directions= | phone=+1 604 469-1923 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=May-Sept $150/$175, Oct-Apr $120/$150 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2015-03-01 | content=B&B overlooking the Burrard Inlet. All rooms include breakfast and wireless internet. The Spa Room has an in-suite spa and sauna. }} ==Connect== ==Nearby== North of Port Moody are the villages of '''[http://www.anmore.com Anmore]''' and '''Belcarra'''. The main attraction of these villages is two regional parks with hiking, sandy beaches, swimming and some great views. To get there by car head north on Ioco Rd or take bus C26. === Buntzen Lake === This park, located at the northern end of Sunnyside Rd in Anmore (open throughout the year, gates close at 9PM in summer, dusk at other times, [http://www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/buntzen_lake.html]), is an great spot to hang out for a day. You can just relax and hang out on the beach, BBQ and admire the scenery or do something and take advantage of the lake and trails. The park is very popular with locals and if you plan to drive in on a sunny weekend, it's best to arrive by 11AM/noon as the parking lot fills up fast. One of the most popular activities are the excellent day '''hikes''', ranging from 45 mins to the Dilly Dally loop, which is a 10-12 hour hike. The most popular trail is the {{marker|type=do|name=Buntzen Lake Trail|lat=49.3414|long=-122.8541}}, a rolling loop around the lake (about 8&nbsp;km). The {{marker|type=do|name=Dias Vistas Trail|lat=49.3449|long=-122.8767}} is much more demanding but offers some good views from the ridge top on a clear day. There are often map brochures in the park by the large map signs. The lake has a couple of {{marker|type=do|name=swimming beaches|lat=49.3403|long=-122.8571}} and is also popular for '''boating''' and '''fishing'''. You need a freshwater licence to fish; these are available from Anmore Store in the village. Only boats with small electric engines (check the specs before bringing a powered boat) are permitted on the lake otherwise you can canoe or kayak. Canoe can be rented from Anmore Store. Be aware of the large strip of logs signaling where you cannot swim/boat past on the north side of the lake. There are a few buildings around the lake, a couple of abandoned houses towards the north end, one which was built for a movie. Otherwise, buildings are property of BC Hydro, who use the lake for power generation, and should not be entered. Please note parking at Buntzen Lake is limited and there is '''no street parking''' on nearby streets or at the nearby trailer park. Illegally parked cars are likely to be towed. Some residents close to the lake allow people to pay to park on their lawns or driveway. ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Translinkmillennium.svg | imagesize1=22 | caption1=Millennium Line | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] ([[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|Commercial Dr-Hastings Park]]) | minorl1=[[Burnaby]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1=[[Coquitlam]] | image2=Translinkwce.svg | imagesize2=22 | caption2=West Coast Express | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2='''[[Vancouver]] ([[Vancouver/City Centre|City Centre]])''' | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | minorr2=[[Coquitlam]] }} {{geo|49.283056|-122.831667}} {{IsPartOf|Vancouver eastern suburbs}} {{usablecity}} hfbieuq7b7qdfw14pogq13s9wik82yl 0 28364 4491946 4455049 2022-07-28T18:47:39Z Mattsjc 2271709 /* Drink */ Added listing for Bike 7 - Adding river-side bars wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vysehrad-banner.jpg}} [[File:Vysehrad and Moldau (4).JPG|thumbnail|right|Vysehrad]] The '''New Town''' of [[Prague]] (Czech: ''Nové Město'') is in the east bank area to the east and south of the [[Prague/Old Town|Old Town]]. A large part of New Town that borders Old Town from east (Republic Square lies on the border) and south belongs to Praha 1 district. This area contains Wenceslas Square, the main boulevard in Prague, and the National Theatre. '''Vysehrad''' is a district of Prague where there is a historical fort. It was probably built in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. ==Understand== When the Přemyslid dynasty settled on the current site of Prague Castle, the two castles maintained opposing spheres of influence for approximately two centuries. Like this the second seat of the Czech sovereigns was established on a steep rock directly above the right bank of the Vltava river, in the 10th century. The zenith of Vyšehrad was during the second half of the 11th century, when Vratislav transferred his seat from Prague Castle, and the original fort was remodelled as a complex comprising a sovereign's palatial residence, church and seat of the chapter. The period of growth ended around 1140 when Prince Soběslav moved his seat back to Prague Castle. Under the hill, there are several stunning looking cubist buildings, constructed by architect Josef Chochol in the 1910s. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|50.078|14.427|zoom=14|height=600}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q753219, Q21891843}} {{Mapshapes|Q190271}} <!-- metro --> The New Town is well served by all three Metro lines. The following stations are in New Town or on its border: * Interchange stations {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.0795 |long=14.4316 |name={{station|Muzeum|A|C}} |image=}} (upper Wenceslas Square), {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.09078 |long=14.43959 |name={{station|Florenc|B|C}} |image=}}, {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.0836 |long=14.4235 |name={{station|Můstek|A|B}} |image=}} (lower and middle Wenceslas Square) * Line B: {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Náměstí republiky|B}}|lat=50.08877 | long=14.43047}} (Republic Square), {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Národní třída|B}}|lat=50.08030 | long=14.42041}} (close to National Avenue, National Theater), and {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Karlovo náměstí|B}}|lat=50.0747 | long=14.4171}} (Charles Square, Palackého Square, close to the Dancing House and the university area). * Line C: {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Hlavní nádraží|C}}|lat=50.0835 | long=14.4341}} (Main railway station, on border with Vinohrady), and {{marker|type=go|name={{station|I. P. Pavlova|C}}|lat=50.07534 | long=14.43012}} (on border with Vinohrady). The New Town is also accessible by '''many tram lines'''. The tram network is much denser than the metro network and can be useful to get around within New Town if you do not want to go on foot. '''Line 17''', goes along the river and connects New Town (Palackého nám. near Charles Sq., National Theatre) with Old Town (Staroměstská, Právnická fakulta). '''Line 22''' connects the New Town with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and other tourist hotspots. '''After midnight''', when the metro is not operating, use night trams to get in or out of New Town. '''Lazarská''' street, just north of Charles Sq., functions as the central hub for all night trams in Prague. Many night tram lines cross Wenceslas Square in the middle (Vodičkova). There are also several night bus lines connecting '''I. P. Pavlova Sq.''' with other parts of the city. Another important station of night buses is '''Náměstí republiky''' (''Republic Square''). Vysehrad is not located in the center of the city but it is well connected by metro line C (Vysehrad stop) and tram lines 6, 18 and 24 to Albertov stop. ==See== [[File:Case danzanti.jpg|thumb|200px|The Dancing House]] [[File:Peter Stehlik 2011.07.29 A.jpg|thumb|Wenceslas Square]] [[File:JubileeSynagogue-intr01.jpg|thumbnail|Jubilee Synagogue]] *{{see | name=Wenceslas Square | alt=Václavské náměstí | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.082308 | long=14.426141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Wenceslas Square | wikidata=Q847613 | content=Václavské náměstí is a wide boulevard running down from the '''National Museum''' and it's crammed with bars, restaurants and casinos. It is the heart of central Prague. All three metro lines cross there: line A and C cross at "Muzeum" station (upper part of boulevard next to National Museum), while lines A and B cross at "Můstek" station (middle to lower part of boulevard). Wenceslas Square and the surrounding area was an important place of demonstrations during the Velvet Revolution in 1989. There is a big '''statue of St. Wenceslas''' riding his horse in the upper part of the boulevard. St. Wenceslas is the patron of Czech lands, so this monument was the focal point of the anticommunist demonstrations. Just few dozen meters down from the monument, at the place where Jan Palach burned himself in 1969 in protest against Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia, there is a marble plate in memory of the victims of communism. The St. Wenceslas statue is also a popular meeting point; if somebody in Prague wants to meet ''u koně'' (near the horse) or ''pod ocasem'' (under the horse tail), this place is meant. A notable building is the beautiful '''Hotel Evropa''' in Art Nouveau style (1906) in the middle of the boulevard. }} * {{see | name=National Museum | alt=Národní muzeum | url=http://www.nm.cz/ | email= | address= | lat=50.080071 | long=14.432126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=New museum 80 Kč. Old Museum 150Kč | lastedit=2018-08-26 | content=is a huge nature and history museum in the upper part of Wenceslas Square. The building was designed by prominent Czech neo-renaissance architect Josef Schulz in the years 1885 - 1891. In the older museum, there is an excellent permanent exhibition of various minerals including gems, as well as other interesting exhibitions including insects, fossils, animal skeletons, and stuffed animals from around the world. However, some of the information may be outdated, and the diagrams are not well done. One of the best known pieces is a large whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling, quite unusual in a landlocked country. The building is enormous and the architecture very grand, but the exhibitions in themselves need to be fixed up. New museum has exhibitions on communism. Old museum has been closed since 2011 for renovations. }} * {{see | name=Dancing House | alt=Tančící dům | url= | email= | address=Rasínovo nábr 80, Praha 1 | lat=50.075416 | long=14.414189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Officially named the ''Rasin Building''. It is the work of the twentieth century American architect Frank Gehry, and is said to be shaped like a man and a woman dancing; hence its former name "Fred and Ginger". }} *{{see | name=Botanical Garden of the Charles University | alt=Botanická zahrada | url=http://www.cuni.cz/UK-945.html | email= | address=Na Slupi 16, 128 00 Praha 2 | lat=50.070758 | long=14.419651 | directions=tram 18, 24 Botanická zahrada | phone=+420 22491 8970 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10-17 | price=50 Kč | content=Botanical garden of the Charles University with valuable outdoor exhibition and a collection of tropical plants in greenhouses. }} * {{see | name=Vyšehrad | alt="The High Castle" | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.06426 | long=14.41917 | directions=You can get here by metro line C, station "Vyšehrad". | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Vyšehrad | wikidata=Q616334 | content=Seat of Czech princes for centuries before Prague Castle was built. Site of St. Paul and Peter's Cathedral, and of the famous Vyšehrad cemetery known as 'Slavín', burial grounds of extraordinary Czechs. Don't forget to visit the casemate of Vyšehrad; they are picturesque, and you can see originals of some statues from Charles Bridge. From the ramparts of Vyšehrad, you'll have an excellent view of Prague castle, Vltava, Smíchov (former workers' slum and industrial quarter of town) and Podskalí (area under Vyšehrad, once inhabited almost entirely by raftsmen). If you take a look from southern rampart, you'll see '''Kavčí hory''', headquarters of Czech Television - rather futuristic building from the 1960s. For closer look to Kavčí hory, take metro line C, station "Pražského povstání". }} ** {{see | name=Vyšehrad cemetery | url= | email= | address=Stulcova | lat=50.064646 | long=14.418029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, it is the final resting place of many famous Czechs like artist Alphonse Mucha and writers Jan Neruda and Karel Čapek. }} **{{see | name=Basilica of St Peter and St Paul | url=http://www.kkvys.cz/category/budovy/ | email= | address= | lat=50.064405 | long=14.417929 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A neo-Gothic church in Vyšehrad fortress. }} * {{see | name=Velvet Revolution Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=Narodni 20 | lat=50.08192 | long=14.41788 | directions=From Café Louvre, walk toward the river. You will enter an archway, and after just a few meters, look at the wall on the left. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A simple brass plaque. }} * {{see | name=Jubilee Synagogue | alt=Jerusalem Synagogue | url= | email= | address=Jeruzalémská 1310/7 | lat=50.084701 | long=14.432009 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q942102 | content=Built in 1906, designed in Moorish Revival form with Art Nouveau decoration. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Communism | alt= | url=https://www.museumofcommunism.com/ | email=muzeum@muzeumkomunismu.cz | address=V Celnici 1031/4 | lat=50.087851 | long=14.430011 | directions= | phone=+420 224 212 966 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours: Daily 09:00-21:00 excluding December 24 | price=Admission: Adults: 180 Kč, Students with ID: 140 Kč, Children (under 10 with paying adult): Free | wikipedia=Museum of Communism, Czech Republic | image=Museum of communism in prague 2008-08-06.jpg | wikidata=Q2571867 | content=An interesting museum that follows the history of communism in Czech Republic until its fall with the Velvet Revolution. The museum has several interesting communist propaganda artifacts, which are worth a look. Interesting exhibits on how communism changed Czechoslovakia, but skewed toward a particular view of history. }} * {{see | name=Mucha Museum | alt= | url=http://www.mucha.cz/ | email=info@mucha.cz | address=Kaunický palác, Panská 7 | lat=50.084361 | long=14.427583 | directions= | phone=+420 224 216 415 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours 10:00-18:00 | price= | wikipedia=de:Mucha-Museum | image=Mucha Museum in Prague.jpg | wikidata=Q959038 | content=This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alphonse Mucha, a leading artist in the Art Nouveau movement. }} * {{see | name=Postal museum | alt=Poštovní muzeum | url=http://www.postovnimuzeum.cz/en/index | email= | address=Nové mlýny 1239/2 | lat=50.092242| long=14.428626 | directions= | phone=+420 222 312 006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * Walk around the Wenceslas Square in the evening. * Sit and relax amongst the greenery in the Botanical garden of the Charles University. *Small walk in the calm of the morning to observe the city waking up from the castle. ==Buy== Wenceslas Square is one of the best places in Prague to buy books. There are two big multilevel bookstores. One is '''Palác Luxor''', Václavské náměstí 41, it has great selection of foreign language books, including English, on the first underground floor. ==Eat== [[Image:Prague Ufleku.jpg|thumb|U Fleku]] ===Budget=== ====In the centre around the Franz Kafka - Rotating Head==== * {{eat | name=Burrito Loco Spálená | alt= | url= | email= | address=43, Spálená 104 | lat=50.0812536 | long= 14.4197790| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Prague Hot Dog | alt= | url= | email= | address=43, Spálená 104 | lat=50.0812536 | long= 14.4197790 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Typical hot dogs from 39 Kč (May 2022)}} * {{eat | name=Bistreet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spálená 105 | lat=50.0813994 | long= 14.4194470 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=U Brejšků | alt= | url= | email= | address=49, Spálená 107 | lat=50.0815814 | long=14.4193565 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizza Jungmannova | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungmannova 737 | lat=50.0806060 | long=14.4224890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Jídelna Světozor | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vodičkova 791 | lat=50.0816940 | long= 14.4252745 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Dietní jídelna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spálená 78 | lat=50.0802951 | long=14.4199171 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A kind of canteen. A main dish including a glass of tea is for 95-125 Kč (May 2022). The vegetarian dish costs 85 Kč (May 2022). The dishes are presented on a plate which makes it easier to choose. Open M-F 11:00-14:00}} ====In the north around the train station Praha Masarykovo nádraží==== The supermarkets Lidl and Penny both a goof value bakery. * {{eat | name=Arco Cafeteria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dlážděná 1004 /6 | lat=50.0871013 | long=14.4323743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Tian Tian Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, Hybernská 1009 | lat=50.0871915 | long=14.4337915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Asian resturant}} * {{eat | name=Restaurace Fiesta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Poříčí 1074/9 | lat=50.0895939 | long=14.4318573 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Zdravé žití U tří růží | alt= | url= | email= | address=21, Soukenická 1190 | lat=50.0913270 | long= 14.4305564 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Vegetarian}} * {{eat | name=U Rozvařilů | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Poříčí 23 OD Bílá Labuť | lat=50.0899744 | long= 14.4342025 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Lidová jídelna Těšnov| alt= | url= | email= | address=Těšnov 1163/5 | lat=50.0911566 | long=14.4364154 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the west around the Žofín Palace==== * {{eat | name=Restaurace Karlův sklep | alt= | url= | email= | address=Karlovo nám. 287 | lat=50.0775735 | long=14.4189579 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Manni Kebabish | alt= | url= | email= | address=Odborů 3 | lat= 50.0776379| long=14.4184110 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Střecha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Křemencova 7 | lat=50.0784824 | long= 14.4173395 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Vegan restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Just Bagel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Struze 230 | lat=50.0794887 | long= 14.4149929 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the southwest around Vyšehrad==== * {{eat | name=Plavecká Polévka | alt= | url= | email= | address=Plavecká 4 | lat=50.0691511 | long=14.4152524 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Pod Vyšehradem | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vratislavova 32 | lat=50.0670612 | long=14.4167585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Thanh Tam Asia Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Slupi 142 | lat=50.0673040 | long=14.4213611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Lang Biang Restaurace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Svobodova 144 | lat=50.0677490 | long= 14.4209484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====East of the centre around the metro station Hlavní nádraží==== * {{eat | name=Halal Fast Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Růžová 947 | lat=50.0834534 | long= 14.4305785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Restaurace KOMETA | alt= | url= | email= | address=Senovážné nám. 978 | lat=50.0854511 | long=14.4315384 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====South of the centre around the Beer Spa Bernard==== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Na Křižovatce | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lípová 469 | lat=50.0738825 | long=14.4243072 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Can Bey Doner Kebab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ječná 547 | lat=50.0756538 | long= 14.4229014| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Bistro Deli & Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=20, Štěpánská 1677 | lat=50.0782132 | long=14.4252490 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pho mai anh | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ve Smečkách 590/16 | lat=50.0784256 | long= 14.4268784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the south-east around the metro station I. P. Pavlova==== * {{eat | name=Kung Fu Pure Chinese Pasta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rumunská 698/17 | lat= 50.0740527| long= 14.4322445| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Dumplings}} * {{eat | name=Johnny Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Koubkova 685/16 Nové Město | lat=50.0720549 | long= 14.4332581 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Fresco Vento | url=http://www.frescovento.cz/ | email=frescovento@frescovento.cz | address=Rašínovo nábřeží 62, Praha 2 | lat=50.073385 | long=14.41411 | directions=Metro: Karlovo náměstí | phone=+420 224 922 887 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-24:00; Sa Su 11:00-24:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Italian }} *{{eat | name=Restaurace Jáma | alt= | url=http://www.jamapub.cz/en/ | email= | address=V Jámě 7, Praha 1 | lat=50.08046 | long=14.42419 | directions= | phone=+420 224 222 383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-01:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Good place for burgers. Free wi-fi. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzeria Kmotra Kavárna | url=http://www.kmotra.cz/ | email= | address=V Jirchárích 12 | lat=50.080202 | long=14.417082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A great, inexpensive pizza place with a relaxed setting. }} * {{eat | name=Pivovarský dům Benedikt- restaurace a pivotéka Praha | alt=Brewery House | url=http://www.pivovarskydum.com/ | email= | address=Ječná/Lípová 15, Praha 2 | lat=50.07544 | long=14.42386 | directions= | phone=+42 0296 216 666 | tollfree= | fax=+42 0224 921 256 | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Microbrewery makes everything from a traditional Czech pilsner to beers flavored with sour cherries or banana. }} *{{eat | name=Radost FX | url=http://www.radostfx.cz/ | email=vk@radostfx.cz | address=Bělehradská 120, Praha 2 | lat=50.07587 | long=14.43222 | directions=Tram 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 22, Metro C: I.P. Pavlova | phone=+420 603 193 711 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 160 Kč-180 Kč. | content=Vegetarian food. Radost is also a lounge and has a club in the basement, making it a favorite with expats. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Slavia | url=http://www.cafeslavia.cz/ | email= | address=Narodni trida 1 | lat=50.081537 | long=14.413642 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A coffee tastes even better when accompanied by stunning views of the Vltava and Prague Castle. Cafe Slavia is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or light meal during a day of sightseeing in Castle. }} * {{eat | name=Café Louvre | url=http://www.cafelouvre.cz/ | email= | address=Narodni trida 20 | lat=50.081999 | long=14.418749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Once frequented by Franz Kafka, this cafe is now a popular hotspot for a Prague locals. Their separate dining room offers French cuisine, for those looking for a different option than Czech food. }} * {{eat | name=U Kroka | alt= | url=http://www.ukroka.cz/ | email= | address=Vratislavova 12, 128 00 Praha 2 - Vyšehrad | lat=50.066582 | long=14.417837 | directions= | phone= +420 775 905 022 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€ 8 | lastedit=2015-04-12 | content=Charm restaurant with delicious food and reasonable price. Try the double colored beer! }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Zvonice | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantzvonice.cz/ | email=zvonice@jindrisskavez.cz | address=Jindřišská věž, Jindřišská ulice, Praha 1 | lat=50.085131 | long=14.429973 | directions= | phone=+420 224 220 009 | tollfree= | fax=+420 224 220 028 | hours= | price=Mains approximately 600 Kč, bottles of wine 800 Kč to 7000 Kč. | content=This romantic restaurant is spread over three levels high up in a Gothic bell tower. If you're lucky, you will get to eat dinner immediately beneath a huge bell. }} *{{eat | name=Žofín Restaurant & Garden | url=http://www.zofingarden.cz | email=rezervace@zofingarden.cz | address=Slovanský ostrov 226/8 | lat=50.07924 | long=14.41283 | directions=Tram 1, 2, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 22, 25, 53, 57, 59. | phone=+420 774 774 774 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Garden restaurant, featuring European cuisine with grilled specialties. }} * {{eat | name=Triton | alt= | url=http://www.tritonrestaurant.cz | email=info@tritonrestaurant.cz | address=Václavské nám. 26 | lat=50.08266 | long=14.42522 | directions= | phone=+420 221 081 218 | tollfree= | fax=+420 221 081 300 | hours=11:30-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Upscale restaurant, sea themed, located completely underground. Excellent food in an unusual decor, ideally suited for romantic dinners for two. Not suited for kids. The entrance is somewhat hard to find, ask in the bar on street level for directions. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Kantýna | alt= | url=https://www.kantyna.ambi.cz/ | email= | address=Politických vězňů 5 | lat=50.083357 | long=14.426502 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-11PM | price=350 Kč | lastedit=2019-03-20 | content=Hip, market-style restaurant specializing in different cuts of meat and local side dishes. Most food is by weight: you grab a tray and have the cooks pile on whatever you'd like from their station. There are also items you can order off the menu: the burger and beef tartar are highlights. Outstanding flavors and fresh ingredients. }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Beer Factory | url=http://www.beer-factory.cz/ | email= | address=Václavské námesti 58, Praha 1 | lat=50.079837 | long=14.429114 | directions= | phone=+420 736 630 868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-04:00| price=Pilsner 45 Kč | content=Novelty pub where you can pour your own beer from the centre of the table. As well as live sport, the giant tv screens show graphics ranking the 15 tables by beer poured. When all of the tables are occupied, the barstaff can get you beers or cocktails from the bar. Food is also available. }} *{{drink | name=Duplex | url=http://www.duplex.cz/ | email=info@duplex.cz | address=Vaclavske Nam 21, Praha 1 | lat=50.082481| long=14.426569 | directions= | phone=+420 224 232 319 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Situated in Wenceslas Square, this club pays US$5000 rent per day, and consequently charges an outrageous cover fee to teenage tourists who still think that Prague is the "wild" place it was in the early 1990s. This club does a good job of keeping the more pleasant clubs in Prague free from tourists who come for Prague's more disreputable aspects. }} *{{drink | name=Lucerna Music Bar | url=http://www.musicbar.cz/ | email= | address=Vodičkova 36, Praha 1 | lat=50.081441 | long=14.425315 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nice, but a little touristy; they play mostly 1980s music (with the accompanying music video on the big screen). }} *{{drink | name=N11 Music Club and Lounge | url=http://www.n11.cz/ | email=info@n11.cz | address=Národní 11, Praha 1 | lat=50.081661 | long=14.416014 | directions= | phone=+420 222 075 705 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 20:00-04:00, F-Sa 19:00-05:00, Su 20:00-04:00 | price=Cocktails 80 Kč-150 Kč, beer 35 Kč-90 Kč | content=This club is named after the infamous "Nine Eleven". Run by natives of the USA, it is a well-run club whose rules are very strict. }} *{{drink | name=RedRoom | alt= | url=http://redroom.cz/?lang=en | email=info@redroomprague.com | address=Myslíkova 28, Praha 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+420 222 520 084 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Gambrinus 35 Kč, Pilsner 45 Kč | content=Small bar close to Lazarska, in which you can always find a mix of expats & locals. Live music venue for acoustic acts. Open late. }} *{{drink | name=Sky Music Bar | url=http://www.skybar.cz/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Spálená 47, Praha 1 | lat=50.081501| long=14.419386 | directions=opposite Národní třída tram stop | phone=+420 774 982 445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 17:00-05:00 | price=Staropramen 33 Kč | content=Loud bar pumping dance music onto the street. Not much room for dancing. Popular with tourists. }} *{{drink | name=Solidni Nejistota | url=http://www.solidninejistota.cz | email=info@solidninejistota.cz | address=Pštrossova 21, Praha 1 | lat=50.078873 | long=14.415848 | directions= | phone=+420 605 000 500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequented by the Czech yuppie set. }} *{{drink | name=Sports Bar Golden Star | alt=Sportbar Zlatá Hvězda | url=http://sportbar.cz/index.php?changeLang=en | email=info@sportbar.cz | address=Ve Smečkách 12, Praha 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+420 296 222 292 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Watch a big variety of sports on big screens, very close to Wenceslas Square. }} *{{drink | name=U Fleků | url=http://www.ufleku.cz/en/ | email= | address=Křemencova 11, Praha 1 | lat=50.078838 | long=14.416957 | directions= | phone=+420 602 660 290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-23:00 | price=U Fleků 13°lager 30 Kč for 200ml and spirits around 79 Kč. | content=A restaurant that brews its own fantastic dark, sweet beer. It is the color of Coca-Cola with an alcohol content of 5.5% ABV, but its flavor is not overly strong. The servers will suggest a shot of local herb liqueur, Becherovka, but it won't be free. The atmosphere of this pub gets very rowdy as it is loaded with tourists from all over and bands play regularly. It's a lot of fun with a group. }} *{{drink | name=Vinarna U Sudu | alt= | url=http://usudu.cz/ | email= | address=Vodičkova 677/10 | lat=50.078928 | long=14.422055 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An incredible wine bar that doesn't look like much from the front, but if you look inside and go in the way back you'll find a huge underground maze of different areas each with their own unique music and vibe. Also nearby is the crossing point for all night trams. }} *{{drink | name=Atlas Cabaret, Darling Cabaret, Hot Peppers, Club Empire, etc., around Wenceslas Square | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Wenceslas Square is popular with British stag groups, and there are numerous strip clubs on offer. Groups of young foreign men will be approached in the street by touts offering cheap drinks and women, and they will even trail you from pub to pub if it's a slow night and you haven't take them up on their offers. The strippers are full contact with touching allowed, while the girls in Atlas, Darlings and Empire offer full sex. }} * {{drink | name=Bike 7 | alt=and many others | url= | email= | address=128 00 Prague 2, Czechia | lat=50.072700 | long=14.413692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=In the evening, bars in port holes along the riverwalk open up. (Also a few on barges.) Popular with locals, they have lots of outdoor tables. Great place to people watch, and also see night fall over the castle on the hill. }} * {{drink | name=Bike 7 | alt=and many others | url= | email= | address=128 00 Prague 2, Czechia | lat=50.0727 | long=14.413692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=In the evening, bars in port holes along the riverwalk open up. (Also a few on barges.) Popular with locals, they have lots of outdoor tables. Great place to people watch, and also see night fall over the castle on the hill. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Prague Hotel House | alt= | url=http://www.bestprague.com | email=office@bestprague.com | address=Wenceslav Square 48 | lat=50.080808 | long=14.427864 | directions= | phone=+420 777 664 663 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments where can sleep up to four people with living room, bathroom and kitchen from 2450 Kč per night. Higher rates apply during peak season and for more than 2 guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Elite | url=http://www.hotelelite.cz/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sales@hotelelite.cz | address=Ostrovni 32 | lat=50.080856 | long=14.418927 | directions= | phone=+420 211 156 500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury 4-star hotel on the edge of Old Town and New Town. 78 rooms containing pieces of original antique furniture, A/C, private bathroom, IDD, pay TV, satellite, free WiFi, safety deposit box and a minibar, wellness, hotel garages. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Atlantic | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-atlantic.cz/en/ | email= | address=Na Poříčí 9 | lat=50.08965| long=14.431743 | directions= | phone=+420 224 811 084 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A 3-star hotel located in the City Center on walking distance from all major historical sites. It offers 62 spacious, comfortable rooms, of which 3 have access for disabled people. Rooms are fitted with shower, WC, satellite TV, direct-dial (IDD) telephone, wifi and safety deposit box. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Best Western Meteor Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-meteor.cz/en/ | email= | address=Hybernska 6 | lat=50.08701 | long=14.430133 | directions=Hlavní nádraží railway/metro 850 m; Můstek metro 700 m | phone=+420 224 192 559 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-10-17 | content=4-star hotel just outside the Old Town gate, within walking distance of much of the city centre. Amenities include air conditioning, shower and/or bath, WC, hair dryer, satellite/pay TV, IDD telephone, personal safe, coffee/tea maker, and mini-bar. Rate includes breakfast and wireless Internet access. }} *{{sleep | name=Miss Sophie's | url=http://www.miss-sophies.com/ | email= | address=Melounova 3 | lat=50.075186 | long=14.42685 | directions= | phone=+420 224 941 163 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices start at 420 Kč for a shared room and 1,630 Kč for a private room. | checkin= | checkout= | content=This designer boutique hotel/hostel is the perfect destination for a quiet getaway in the heart of Prague's New Town. Miss Sophie's offers private hotel rooms, apartments, and shared rooms. Gourmet breakfast is prepared and served daily in brick cellar basement. }} *{{sleep | name=Mosaic House | url=http://www.mosaichouse.com | email= | address=Odboru 4 | lat=50.07751 | long=14.418277 | directions= | phone=+420 246 008 324 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A unique blend of 4-star hotel and hostel. Downstairs, the restaurant and bar have a wide variety of local and international food and drink options. It's a blend of style, ecofriendly features, fun, and culture for all ages. Prices range from 250 Kč for a shared room and 1,400 Kč for a private double. Modern, eco-friendly, and centrally located. From shared rooms to private rooms with terraces, all are beautifully designed with cozy linens, gorgeous bathrooms, modern amenities. Also on premises is Belushi's Bar and Restaurant [http://www.belushis.com/], which offers great food and drinks and live entertainment. Breakfast is served from 07:00 through 11:30, with omelettes and scrambled eggs, pancakes and fresh fruits, fresh breads from their local bakery, coffee and tea. Lunch, dinner, late night eats, and everything in between served until 23:00. You can select from burgers and sandwich options galore, tasty salads, filling appetizers and specialty desserts menu. }} *{{sleep | name=Dahlia Inn | alt=info@dahliainn.com | url=http://www.dahliainn.com | email= | address=Lipova 20 | lat=50.075248 | long=14.424093 | directions= | phone=+420 776 686 719 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From €39 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=11:00 | content=Family-run accommodation. }} *{{sleep | name=Palace Hotel | alt=Art Nouveau | url=https://www.palacehotel.cz/en/ | email=info@palacehotel.cz | address=Panská 12 | lat=50.084023 | long=14.427623 | directions= | phone=+420 224 093 111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€370 per room | content=Luxury five-star hotel just off Wenceslas Square. }} * {{sleep | name=987 Prague Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.987praguehotel.com/en | email=reservations@987praguehotel.com | address=Senovazne namesti 15 | lat=50.085978 | long=14.433973 | directions= | phone=+420 255 737 200 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Skype: hotel987prague1. For €1 more get free phone calls to Europe. Free internet. }} *{{sleep | name=Deminka Palace Hotel | url=http://www.deminkapalace.com | email= | address=Skretova 1 | lat=50.077086 | long=14.431601 | directions= | phone=+420 224 210 281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located in Prague city center, near the National Museum. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Merlin | url=http://www.hotel-merlin.cz/en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@accomerlin.cz | address=Gorazdova 22 | lat=50.075265 | long=14.414925 | directions= | phone=+420 224 916 555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star accommodation in the center of Prague on the banks of the Vltava River, next to Dancing House near the metro station ''Karlovo náměstí'' }} *{{sleep | name=Apartments Emma | url=http://www.apartments-emma.com | email=vaclavbabicka@yahoo.com | address=Oldrichova 9 | lat=50.065738 | long=14.425767 | directions= | phone=+420 774 80 77 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From 800 Kč for 2-person studio during low season. Rates are higher at peak times | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | content=Apartments from two to four people to rent near Vysehrad castle. Kitchen, internet and no curfew. The host is very helpful for information about public transport, attractions and night life. }} * {{sleep | name=Botel Racek | alt= | url=http://www.botelracek.eu/ | email=info@botelracek.cz | address=Podolské nábřeží | lat=50.07653 | long=14.41382 | directions= | phone=+420 241 004 811 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A hotel boat on the Vltava river offering rooms and suites, all with private bathroom, TV and phone. There's a Czech restaurant on board and you can enjoy drinks on the deck or in the bar. Botel Racek is ten minutes away from the city centre by tram and has private parking available. Singles, doubles, triples and quads. Prices vary depending on season, there are last minute offers. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Easy Housing | alt= | url=https://imeasyhousing.com/ | email=welcome@imeasyhousing.com | address=Spytihněvova 131/6 | lat=50.065639 | long=14.431960 | directions=Tram 14,24 | phone=+420 702 055 805 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-09 | content=Hostel. }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Prague}} {{geo|50.0767|14.4264|zoom=14}} {{RelatedWikipedia|New Town, Prague|rel=y}} 3v8n9yhmlkyy4ymutn3d42wzz1l7we2 4491947 4491946 2022-07-28T18:48:01Z Mattsjc 2271709 /* Drink */ Deleted listing for Bike 7 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vysehrad-banner.jpg}} [[File:Vysehrad and Moldau (4).JPG|thumbnail|right|Vysehrad]] The '''New Town''' of [[Prague]] (Czech: ''Nové Město'') is in the east bank area to the east and south of the [[Prague/Old Town|Old Town]]. A large part of New Town that borders Old Town from east (Republic Square lies on the border) and south belongs to Praha 1 district. This area contains Wenceslas Square, the main boulevard in Prague, and the National Theatre. '''Vysehrad''' is a district of Prague where there is a historical fort. It was probably built in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. ==Understand== When the Přemyslid dynasty settled on the current site of Prague Castle, the two castles maintained opposing spheres of influence for approximately two centuries. Like this the second seat of the Czech sovereigns was established on a steep rock directly above the right bank of the Vltava river, in the 10th century. The zenith of Vyšehrad was during the second half of the 11th century, when Vratislav transferred his seat from Prague Castle, and the original fort was remodelled as a complex comprising a sovereign's palatial residence, church and seat of the chapter. The period of growth ended around 1140 when Prince Soběslav moved his seat back to Prague Castle. Under the hill, there are several stunning looking cubist buildings, constructed by architect Josef Chochol in the 1910s. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|50.078|14.427|zoom=14|height=600}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q753219, Q21891843}} {{Mapshapes|Q190271}} <!-- metro --> The New Town is well served by all three Metro lines. The following stations are in New Town or on its border: * Interchange stations {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.0795 |long=14.4316 |name={{station|Muzeum|A|C}} |image=}} (upper Wenceslas Square), {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.09078 |long=14.43959 |name={{station|Florenc|B|C}} |image=}}, {{Marker|type=go |lat=50.0836 |long=14.4235 |name={{station|Můstek|A|B}} |image=}} (lower and middle Wenceslas Square) * Line B: {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Náměstí republiky|B}}|lat=50.08877 | long=14.43047}} (Republic Square), {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Národní třída|B}}|lat=50.08030 | long=14.42041}} (close to National Avenue, National Theater), and {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Karlovo náměstí|B}}|lat=50.0747 | long=14.4171}} (Charles Square, Palackého Square, close to the Dancing House and the university area). * Line C: {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Hlavní nádraží|C}}|lat=50.0835 | long=14.4341}} (Main railway station, on border with Vinohrady), and {{marker|type=go|name={{station|I. P. Pavlova|C}}|lat=50.07534 | long=14.43012}} (on border with Vinohrady). The New Town is also accessible by '''many tram lines'''. The tram network is much denser than the metro network and can be useful to get around within New Town if you do not want to go on foot. '''Line 17''', goes along the river and connects New Town (Palackého nám. near Charles Sq., National Theatre) with Old Town (Staroměstská, Právnická fakulta). '''Line 22''' connects the New Town with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and other tourist hotspots. '''After midnight''', when the metro is not operating, use night trams to get in or out of New Town. '''Lazarská''' street, just north of Charles Sq., functions as the central hub for all night trams in Prague. Many night tram lines cross Wenceslas Square in the middle (Vodičkova). There are also several night bus lines connecting '''I. P. Pavlova Sq.''' with other parts of the city. Another important station of night buses is '''Náměstí republiky''' (''Republic Square''). Vysehrad is not located in the center of the city but it is well connected by metro line C (Vysehrad stop) and tram lines 6, 18 and 24 to Albertov stop. ==See== [[File:Case danzanti.jpg|thumb|200px|The Dancing House]] [[File:Peter Stehlik 2011.07.29 A.jpg|thumb|Wenceslas Square]] [[File:JubileeSynagogue-intr01.jpg|thumbnail|Jubilee Synagogue]] *{{see | name=Wenceslas Square | alt=Václavské náměstí | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.082308 | long=14.426141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Wenceslas Square | wikidata=Q847613 | content=Václavské náměstí is a wide boulevard running down from the '''National Museum''' and it's crammed with bars, restaurants and casinos. It is the heart of central Prague. All three metro lines cross there: line A and C cross at "Muzeum" station (upper part of boulevard next to National Museum), while lines A and B cross at "Můstek" station (middle to lower part of boulevard). Wenceslas Square and the surrounding area was an important place of demonstrations during the Velvet Revolution in 1989. There is a big '''statue of St. Wenceslas''' riding his horse in the upper part of the boulevard. St. Wenceslas is the patron of Czech lands, so this monument was the focal point of the anticommunist demonstrations. Just few dozen meters down from the monument, at the place where Jan Palach burned himself in 1969 in protest against Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia, there is a marble plate in memory of the victims of communism. The St. Wenceslas statue is also a popular meeting point; if somebody in Prague wants to meet ''u koně'' (near the horse) or ''pod ocasem'' (under the horse tail), this place is meant. A notable building is the beautiful '''Hotel Evropa''' in Art Nouveau style (1906) in the middle of the boulevard. }} * {{see | name=National Museum | alt=Národní muzeum | url=http://www.nm.cz/ | email= | address= | lat=50.080071 | long=14.432126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=New museum 80 Kč. Old Museum 150Kč | lastedit=2018-08-26 | content=is a huge nature and history museum in the upper part of Wenceslas Square. The building was designed by prominent Czech neo-renaissance architect Josef Schulz in the years 1885 - 1891. In the older museum, there is an excellent permanent exhibition of various minerals including gems, as well as other interesting exhibitions including insects, fossils, animal skeletons, and stuffed animals from around the world. However, some of the information may be outdated, and the diagrams are not well done. One of the best known pieces is a large whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling, quite unusual in a landlocked country. The building is enormous and the architecture very grand, but the exhibitions in themselves need to be fixed up. New museum has exhibitions on communism. Old museum has been closed since 2011 for renovations. }} * {{see | name=Dancing House | alt=Tančící dům | url= | email= | address=Rasínovo nábr 80, Praha 1 | lat=50.075416 | long=14.414189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Officially named the ''Rasin Building''. It is the work of the twentieth century American architect Frank Gehry, and is said to be shaped like a man and a woman dancing; hence its former name "Fred and Ginger". }} *{{see | name=Botanical Garden of the Charles University | alt=Botanická zahrada | url=http://www.cuni.cz/UK-945.html | email= | address=Na Slupi 16, 128 00 Praha 2 | lat=50.070758 | long=14.419651 | directions=tram 18, 24 Botanická zahrada | phone=+420 22491 8970 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10-17 | price=50 Kč | content=Botanical garden of the Charles University with valuable outdoor exhibition and a collection of tropical plants in greenhouses. }} * {{see | name=Vyšehrad | alt="The High Castle" | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.06426 | long=14.41917 | directions=You can get here by metro line C, station "Vyšehrad". | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Vyšehrad | wikidata=Q616334 | content=Seat of Czech princes for centuries before Prague Castle was built. Site of St. Paul and Peter's Cathedral, and of the famous Vyšehrad cemetery known as 'Slavín', burial grounds of extraordinary Czechs. Don't forget to visit the casemate of Vyšehrad; they are picturesque, and you can see originals of some statues from Charles Bridge. From the ramparts of Vyšehrad, you'll have an excellent view of Prague castle, Vltava, Smíchov (former workers' slum and industrial quarter of town) and Podskalí (area under Vyšehrad, once inhabited almost entirely by raftsmen). If you take a look from southern rampart, you'll see '''Kavčí hory''', headquarters of Czech Television - rather futuristic building from the 1960s. For closer look to Kavčí hory, take metro line C, station "Pražského povstání". }} ** {{see | name=Vyšehrad cemetery | url= | email= | address=Stulcova | lat=50.064646 | long=14.418029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle, it is the final resting place of many famous Czechs like artist Alphonse Mucha and writers Jan Neruda and Karel Čapek. }} **{{see | name=Basilica of St Peter and St Paul | url=http://www.kkvys.cz/category/budovy/ | email= | address= | lat=50.064405 | long=14.417929 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A neo-Gothic church in Vyšehrad fortress. }} * {{see | name=Velvet Revolution Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=Narodni 20 | lat=50.08192 | long=14.41788 | directions=From Café Louvre, walk toward the river. You will enter an archway, and after just a few meters, look at the wall on the left. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A simple brass plaque. }} * {{see | name=Jubilee Synagogue | alt=Jerusalem Synagogue | url= | email= | address=Jeruzalémská 1310/7 | lat=50.084701 | long=14.432009 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q942102 | content=Built in 1906, designed in Moorish Revival form with Art Nouveau decoration. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Communism | alt= | url=https://www.museumofcommunism.com/ | email=muzeum@muzeumkomunismu.cz | address=V Celnici 1031/4 | lat=50.087851 | long=14.430011 | directions= | phone=+420 224 212 966 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours: Daily 09:00-21:00 excluding December 24 | price=Admission: Adults: 180 Kč, Students with ID: 140 Kč, Children (under 10 with paying adult): Free | wikipedia=Museum of Communism, Czech Republic | image=Museum of communism in prague 2008-08-06.jpg | wikidata=Q2571867 | content=An interesting museum that follows the history of communism in Czech Republic until its fall with the Velvet Revolution. The museum has several interesting communist propaganda artifacts, which are worth a look. Interesting exhibits on how communism changed Czechoslovakia, but skewed toward a particular view of history. }} * {{see | name=Mucha Museum | alt= | url=http://www.mucha.cz/ | email=info@mucha.cz | address=Kaunický palác, Panská 7 | lat=50.084361 | long=14.427583 | directions= | phone=+420 224 216 415 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours 10:00-18:00 | price= | wikipedia=de:Mucha-Museum | image=Mucha Museum in Prague.jpg | wikidata=Q959038 | content=This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Alphonse Mucha, a leading artist in the Art Nouveau movement. }} * {{see | name=Postal museum | alt=Poštovní muzeum | url=http://www.postovnimuzeum.cz/en/index | email= | address=Nové mlýny 1239/2 | lat=50.092242| long=14.428626 | directions= | phone=+420 222 312 006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Do== * Walk around the Wenceslas Square in the evening. * Sit and relax amongst the greenery in the Botanical garden of the Charles University. *Small walk in the calm of the morning to observe the city waking up from the castle. ==Buy== Wenceslas Square is one of the best places in Prague to buy books. There are two big multilevel bookstores. One is '''Palác Luxor''', Václavské náměstí 41, it has great selection of foreign language books, including English, on the first underground floor. ==Eat== [[Image:Prague Ufleku.jpg|thumb|U Fleku]] ===Budget=== ====In the centre around the Franz Kafka - Rotating Head==== * {{eat | name=Burrito Loco Spálená | alt= | url= | email= | address=43, Spálená 104 | lat=50.0812536 | long= 14.4197790| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Prague Hot Dog | alt= | url= | email= | address=43, Spálená 104 | lat=50.0812536 | long= 14.4197790 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Typical hot dogs from 39 Kč (May 2022)}} * {{eat | name=Bistreet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spálená 105 | lat=50.0813994 | long= 14.4194470 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=U Brejšků | alt= | url= | email= | address=49, Spálená 107 | lat=50.0815814 | long=14.4193565 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizza Jungmannova | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungmannova 737 | lat=50.0806060 | long=14.4224890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Jídelna Světozor | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vodičkova 791 | lat=50.0816940 | long= 14.4252745 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Dietní jídelna | alt= | url= | email= | address=Spálená 78 | lat=50.0802951 | long=14.4199171 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A kind of canteen. A main dish including a glass of tea is for 95-125 Kč (May 2022). The vegetarian dish costs 85 Kč (May 2022). The dishes are presented on a plate which makes it easier to choose. Open M-F 11:00-14:00}} ====In the north around the train station Praha Masarykovo nádraží==== The supermarkets Lidl and Penny both a goof value bakery. * {{eat | name=Arco Cafeteria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dlážděná 1004 /6 | lat=50.0871013 | long=14.4323743 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Tian Tian Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, Hybernská 1009 | lat=50.0871915 | long=14.4337915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Asian resturant}} * {{eat | name=Restaurace Fiesta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Poříčí 1074/9 | lat=50.0895939 | long=14.4318573 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Zdravé žití U tří růží | alt= | url= | email= | address=21, Soukenická 1190 | lat=50.0913270 | long= 14.4305564 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Vegetarian}} * {{eat | name=U Rozvařilů | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Poříčí 23 OD Bílá Labuť | lat=50.0899744 | long= 14.4342025 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Lidová jídelna Těšnov| alt= | url= | email= | address=Těšnov 1163/5 | lat=50.0911566 | long=14.4364154 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the west around the Žofín Palace==== * {{eat | name=Restaurace Karlův sklep | alt= | url= | email= | address=Karlovo nám. 287 | lat=50.0775735 | long=14.4189579 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Manni Kebabish | alt= | url= | email= | address=Odborů 3 | lat= 50.0776379| long=14.4184110 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Střecha | alt= | url= | email= | address=Křemencova 7 | lat=50.0784824 | long= 14.4173395 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Vegan restaurant}} * {{eat | name=Just Bagel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Struze 230 | lat=50.0794887 | long= 14.4149929 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the southwest around Vyšehrad==== * {{eat | name=Plavecká Polévka | alt= | url= | email= | address=Plavecká 4 | lat=50.0691511 | long=14.4152524 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A bistro}} * {{eat | name=Pod Vyšehradem | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vratislavova 32 | lat=50.0670612 | long=14.4167585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Thanh Tam Asia Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Na Slupi 142 | lat=50.0673040 | long=14.4213611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Lang Biang Restaurace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Svobodova 144 | lat=50.0677490 | long= 14.4209484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====East of the centre around the metro station Hlavní nádraží==== * {{eat | name=Halal Fast Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Růžová 947 | lat=50.0834534 | long= 14.4305785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Restaurace KOMETA | alt= | url= | email= | address=Senovážné nám. 978 | lat=50.0854511 | long=14.4315384 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====South of the centre around the Beer Spa Bernard==== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Na Křižovatce | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lípová 469 | lat=50.0738825 | long=14.4243072 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Can Bey Doner Kebab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ječná 547 | lat=50.0756538 | long= 14.4229014| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Bistro Deli & Bakery | alt= | url= | email= | address=20, Štěpánská 1677 | lat=50.0782132 | long=14.4252490 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pho mai anh | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ve Smečkách 590/16 | lat=50.0784256 | long= 14.4268784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====In the south-east around the metro station I. P. Pavlova==== * {{eat | name=Kung Fu Pure Chinese Pasta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rumunská 698/17 | lat= 50.0740527| long= 14.4322445| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Dumplings}} * {{eat | name=Johnny Pizza | alt= | url= | email= | address=Koubkova 685/16 Nové Město | lat=50.0720549 | long= 14.4332581 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Fresco Vento | url=http://www.frescovento.cz/ | email=frescovento@frescovento.cz | address=Rašínovo nábřeží 62, Praha 2 | lat=50.073385 | long=14.41411 | directions=Metro: Karlovo náměstí | phone=+420 224 922 887 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-24:00; Sa Su 11:00-24:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Italian }} *{{eat | name=Restaurace Jáma | alt= | url=http://www.jamapub.cz/en/ | email= | address=V Jámě 7, Praha 1 | lat=50.08046 | long=14.42419 | directions= | phone=+420 224 222 383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-01:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Good place for burgers. Free wi-fi. }} *{{eat | name=Pizzeria Kmotra Kavárna | url=http://www.kmotra.cz/ | email= | address=V Jirchárích 12 | lat=50.080202 | long=14.417082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A great, inexpensive pizza place with a relaxed setting. }} * {{eat | name=Pivovarský dům Benedikt- restaurace a pivotéka Praha | alt=Brewery House | url=http://www.pivovarskydum.com/ | email= | address=Ječná/Lípová 15, Praha 2 | lat=50.07544 | long=14.42386 | directions= | phone=+42 0296 216 666 | tollfree= | fax=+42 0224 921 256 | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Microbrewery makes everything from a traditional Czech pilsner to beers flavored with sour cherries or banana. }} *{{eat | name=Radost FX | url=http://www.radostfx.cz/ | email=vk@radostfx.cz | address=Bělehradská 120, Praha 2 | lat=50.07587 | long=14.43222 | directions=Tram 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 22, Metro C: I.P. Pavlova | phone=+420 603 193 711 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 160 Kč-180 Kč. | content=Vegetarian food. Radost is also a lounge and has a club in the basement, making it a favorite with expats. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Slavia | url=http://www.cafeslavia.cz/ | email= | address=Narodni trida 1 | lat=50.081537 | long=14.413642 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A coffee tastes even better when accompanied by stunning views of the Vltava and Prague Castle. Cafe Slavia is the perfect place to stop for a coffee or light meal during a day of sightseeing in Castle. }} * {{eat | name=Café Louvre | url=http://www.cafelouvre.cz/ | email= | address=Narodni trida 20 | lat=50.081999 | long=14.418749 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Once frequented by Franz Kafka, this cafe is now a popular hotspot for a Prague locals. Their separate dining room offers French cuisine, for those looking for a different option than Czech food. }} * {{eat | name=U Kroka | alt= | url=http://www.ukroka.cz/ | email= | address=Vratislavova 12, 128 00 Praha 2 - Vyšehrad | lat=50.066582 | long=14.417837 | directions= | phone= +420 775 905 022 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€ 8 | lastedit=2015-04-12 | content=Charm restaurant with delicious food and reasonable price. Try the double colored beer! }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Restaurant Zvonice | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantzvonice.cz/ | email=zvonice@jindrisskavez.cz | address=Jindřišská věž, Jindřišská ulice, Praha 1 | lat=50.085131 | long=14.429973 | directions= | phone=+420 224 220 009 | tollfree= | fax=+420 224 220 028 | hours= | price=Mains approximately 600 Kč, bottles of wine 800 Kč to 7000 Kč. | content=This romantic restaurant is spread over three levels high up in a Gothic bell tower. If you're lucky, you will get to eat dinner immediately beneath a huge bell. }} *{{eat | name=Žofín Restaurant & Garden | url=http://www.zofingarden.cz | email=rezervace@zofingarden.cz | address=Slovanský ostrov 226/8 | lat=50.07924 | long=14.41283 | directions=Tram 1, 2, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 22, 25, 53, 57, 59. | phone=+420 774 774 774 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=| lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Garden restaurant, featuring European cuisine with grilled specialties. }} * {{eat | name=Triton | alt= | url=http://www.tritonrestaurant.cz | email=info@tritonrestaurant.cz | address=Václavské nám. 26 | lat=50.08266 | long=14.42522 | directions= | phone=+420 221 081 218 | tollfree= | fax=+420 221 081 300 | hours=11:30-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Upscale restaurant, sea themed, located completely underground. Excellent food in an unusual decor, ideally suited for romantic dinners for two. Not suited for kids. The entrance is somewhat hard to find, ask in the bar on street level for directions. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Kantýna | alt= | url=https://www.kantyna.ambi.cz/ | email= | address=Politických vězňů 5 | lat=50.083357 | long=14.426502 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-11PM | price=350 Kč | lastedit=2019-03-20 | content=Hip, market-style restaurant specializing in different cuts of meat and local side dishes. Most food is by weight: you grab a tray and have the cooks pile on whatever you'd like from their station. There are also items you can order off the menu: the burger and beef tartar are highlights. Outstanding flavors and fresh ingredients. }} ==Drink== *{{drink | name=Beer Factory | url=http://www.beer-factory.cz/ | email= | address=Václavské námesti 58, Praha 1 | lat=50.079837 | long=14.429114 | directions= | phone=+420 736 630 868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-04:00| price=Pilsner 45 Kč | content=Novelty pub where you can pour your own beer from the centre of the table. As well as live sport, the giant tv screens show graphics ranking the 15 tables by beer poured. When all of the tables are occupied, the barstaff can get you beers or cocktails from the bar. Food is also available. }} *{{drink | name=Duplex | url=http://www.duplex.cz/ | email=info@duplex.cz | address=Vaclavske Nam 21, Praha 1 | lat=50.082481| long=14.426569 | directions= | phone=+420 224 232 319 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Situated in Wenceslas Square, this club pays US$5000 rent per day, and consequently charges an outrageous cover fee to teenage tourists who still think that Prague is the "wild" place it was in the early 1990s. This club does a good job of keeping the more pleasant clubs in Prague free from tourists who come for Prague's more disreputable aspects. }} *{{drink | name=Lucerna Music Bar | url=http://www.musicbar.cz/ | email= | address=Vodičkova 36, Praha 1 | lat=50.081441 | long=14.425315 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nice, but a little touristy; they play mostly 1980s music (with the accompanying music video on the big screen). }} *{{drink | name=N11 Music Club and Lounge | url=http://www.n11.cz/ | email=info@n11.cz | address=Národní 11, Praha 1 | lat=50.081661 | long=14.416014 | directions= | phone=+420 222 075 705 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 20:00-04:00, F-Sa 19:00-05:00, Su 20:00-04:00 | price=Cocktails 80 Kč-150 Kč, beer 35 Kč-90 Kč | content=This club is named after the infamous "Nine Eleven". Run by natives of the USA, it is a well-run club whose rules are very strict. }} *{{drink | name=RedRoom | alt= | url=http://redroom.cz/?lang=en | email=info@redroomprague.com | address=Myslíkova 28, Praha 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+420 222 520 084 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Gambrinus 35 Kč, Pilsner 45 Kč | content=Small bar close to Lazarska, in which you can always find a mix of expats & locals. Live music venue for acoustic acts. Open late. }} *{{drink | name=Sky Music Bar | url=http://www.skybar.cz/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Spálená 47, Praha 1 | lat=50.081501| long=14.419386 | directions=opposite Národní třída tram stop | phone=+420 774 982 445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 17:00-05:00 | price=Staropramen 33 Kč | content=Loud bar pumping dance music onto the street. Not much room for dancing. Popular with tourists. }} *{{drink | name=Solidni Nejistota | url=http://www.solidninejistota.cz | email=info@solidninejistota.cz | address=Pštrossova 21, Praha 1 | lat=50.078873 | long=14.415848 | directions= | phone=+420 605 000 500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Frequented by the Czech yuppie set. }} *{{drink | name=Sports Bar Golden Star | alt=Sportbar Zlatá Hvězda | url=http://sportbar.cz/index.php?changeLang=en | email=info@sportbar.cz | address=Ve Smečkách 12, Praha 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+420 296 222 292 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Watch a big variety of sports on big screens, very close to Wenceslas Square. }} *{{drink | name=U Fleků | url=http://www.ufleku.cz/en/ | email= | address=Křemencova 11, Praha 1 | lat=50.078838 | long=14.416957 | directions= | phone=+420 602 660 290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-23:00 | price=U Fleků 13°lager 30 Kč for 200ml and spirits around 79 Kč. | content=A restaurant that brews its own fantastic dark, sweet beer. It is the color of Coca-Cola with an alcohol content of 5.5% ABV, but its flavor is not overly strong. The servers will suggest a shot of local herb liqueur, Becherovka, but it won't be free. The atmosphere of this pub gets very rowdy as it is loaded with tourists from all over and bands play regularly. It's a lot of fun with a group. }} *{{drink | name=Vinarna U Sudu | alt= | url=http://usudu.cz/ | email= | address=Vodičkova 677/10 | lat=50.078928 | long=14.422055 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An incredible wine bar that doesn't look like much from the front, but if you look inside and go in the way back you'll find a huge underground maze of different areas each with their own unique music and vibe. Also nearby is the crossing point for all night trams. }} *{{drink | name=Atlas Cabaret, Darling Cabaret, Hot Peppers, Club Empire, etc., around Wenceslas Square | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The area around Wenceslas Square is popular with British stag groups, and there are numerous strip clubs on offer. Groups of young foreign men will be approached in the street by touts offering cheap drinks and women, and they will even trail you from pub to pub if it's a slow night and you haven't take them up on their offers. The strippers are full contact with touching allowed, while the girls in Atlas, Darlings and Empire offer full sex. }} * {{drink | name=Bike 7 | alt=and many others | url= | email= | address=128 00 Prague 2, Czechia | lat=50.072700 | long=14.413692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=In the evening, bars in port holes along the riverwalk open up. (Also a few on barges.) Popular with locals, they have lots of outdoor tables. Great place to people watch, and also see night fall over the castle on the hill. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Prague Hotel House | alt= | url=http://www.bestprague.com | email=office@bestprague.com | address=Wenceslav Square 48 | lat=50.080808 | long=14.427864 | directions= | phone=+420 777 664 663 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments where can sleep up to four people with living room, bathroom and kitchen from 2450 Kč per night. Higher rates apply during peak season and for more than 2 guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Elite | url=http://www.hotelelite.cz/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sales@hotelelite.cz | address=Ostrovni 32 | lat=50.080856 | long=14.418927 | directions= | phone=+420 211 156 500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Luxury 4-star hotel on the edge of Old Town and New Town. 78 rooms containing pieces of original antique furniture, A/C, private bathroom, IDD, pay TV, satellite, free WiFi, safety deposit box and a minibar, wellness, hotel garages. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Atlantic | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-atlantic.cz/en/ | email= | address=Na Poříčí 9 | lat=50.08965| long=14.431743 | directions= | phone=+420 224 811 084 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A 3-star hotel located in the City Center on walking distance from all major historical sites. It offers 62 spacious, comfortable rooms, of which 3 have access for disabled people. Rooms are fitted with shower, WC, satellite TV, direct-dial (IDD) telephone, wifi and safety deposit box. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Best Western Meteor Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-meteor.cz/en/ | email= | address=Hybernska 6 | lat=50.08701 | long=14.430133 | directions=Hlavní nádraží railway/metro 850 m; Můstek metro 700 m | phone=+420 224 192 559 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-10-17 | content=4-star hotel just outside the Old Town gate, within walking distance of much of the city centre. Amenities include air conditioning, shower and/or bath, WC, hair dryer, satellite/pay TV, IDD telephone, personal safe, coffee/tea maker, and mini-bar. Rate includes breakfast and wireless Internet access. }} *{{sleep | name=Miss Sophie's | url=http://www.miss-sophies.com/ | email= | address=Melounova 3 | lat=50.075186 | long=14.42685 | directions= | phone=+420 224 941 163 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Prices start at 420 Kč for a shared room and 1,630 Kč for a private room. | checkin= | checkout= | content=This designer boutique hotel/hostel is the perfect destination for a quiet getaway in the heart of Prague's New Town. Miss Sophie's offers private hotel rooms, apartments, and shared rooms. Gourmet breakfast is prepared and served daily in brick cellar basement. }} *{{sleep | name=Mosaic House | url=http://www.mosaichouse.com | email= | address=Odboru 4 | lat=50.07751 | long=14.418277 | directions= | phone=+420 246 008 324 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A unique blend of 4-star hotel and hostel. Downstairs, the restaurant and bar have a wide variety of local and international food and drink options. It's a blend of style, ecofriendly features, fun, and culture for all ages. Prices range from 250 Kč for a shared room and 1,400 Kč for a private double. Modern, eco-friendly, and centrally located. From shared rooms to private rooms with terraces, all are beautifully designed with cozy linens, gorgeous bathrooms, modern amenities. Also on premises is Belushi's Bar and Restaurant [http://www.belushis.com/], which offers great food and drinks and live entertainment. Breakfast is served from 07:00 through 11:30, with omelettes and scrambled eggs, pancakes and fresh fruits, fresh breads from their local bakery, coffee and tea. Lunch, dinner, late night eats, and everything in between served until 23:00. You can select from burgers and sandwich options galore, tasty salads, filling appetizers and specialty desserts menu. }} *{{sleep | name=Dahlia Inn | alt=info@dahliainn.com | url=http://www.dahliainn.com | email= | address=Lipova 20 | lat=50.075248 | long=14.424093 | directions= | phone=+420 776 686 719 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From €39 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=11:00 | content=Family-run accommodation. }} *{{sleep | name=Palace Hotel | alt=Art Nouveau | url=https://www.palacehotel.cz/en/ | email=info@palacehotel.cz | address=Panská 12 | lat=50.084023 | long=14.427623 | directions= | phone=+420 224 093 111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€370 per room | content=Luxury five-star hotel just off Wenceslas Square. }} * {{sleep | name=987 Prague Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.987praguehotel.com/en | email=reservations@987praguehotel.com | address=Senovazne namesti 15 | lat=50.085978 | long=14.433973 | directions= | phone=+420 255 737 200 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Skype: hotel987prague1. For €1 more get free phone calls to Europe. Free internet. }} *{{sleep | name=Deminka Palace Hotel | url=http://www.deminkapalace.com | email= | address=Skretova 1 | lat=50.077086 | long=14.431601 | directions= | phone=+420 224 210 281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located in Prague city center, near the National Museum. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Merlin | url=http://www.hotel-merlin.cz/en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@accomerlin.cz | address=Gorazdova 22 | lat=50.075265 | long=14.414925 | directions= | phone=+420 224 916 555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star accommodation in the center of Prague on the banks of the Vltava River, next to Dancing House near the metro station ''Karlovo náměstí'' }} *{{sleep | name=Apartments Emma | url=http://www.apartments-emma.com | email=vaclavbabicka@yahoo.com | address=Oldrichova 9 | lat=50.065738 | long=14.425767 | directions= | phone=+420 774 80 77 87 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From 800 Kč for 2-person studio during low season. Rates are higher at peak times | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | content=Apartments from two to four people to rent near Vysehrad castle. Kitchen, internet and no curfew. The host is very helpful for information about public transport, attractions and night life. }} * {{sleep | name=Botel Racek | alt= | url=http://www.botelracek.eu/ | email=info@botelracek.cz | address=Podolské nábřeží | lat=50.07653 | long=14.41382 | directions= | phone=+420 241 004 811 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A hotel boat on the Vltava river offering rooms and suites, all with private bathroom, TV and phone. There's a Czech restaurant on board and you can enjoy drinks on the deck or in the bar. Botel Racek is ten minutes away from the city centre by tram and has private parking available. Singles, doubles, triples and quads. Prices vary depending on season, there are last minute offers. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Easy Housing | alt= | url=https://imeasyhousing.com/ | email=welcome@imeasyhousing.com | address=Spytihněvova 131/6 | lat=50.065639 | long=14.431960 | directions=Tram 14,24 | phone=+420 702 055 805 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2020-03-09 | content=Hostel. }} ==Connect== {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Prague}} {{geo|50.0767|14.4264|zoom=14}} {{RelatedWikipedia|New Town, Prague|rel=y}} 8eoaq65lggxipbm4vgm4dwlcmnxuaju 0 29623 4492083 4489513 2022-07-29T03:56:06Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage Banner Richmond British Columbia.jpg|pgname=Richmond}} '''[http://www.richmond.ca/ Richmond]''' is a riverine city to the south of [[Vancouver]] in the [[Lower Mainland]] of [[British Columbia]]. Comprising several islands, the city is protected by a system of dikes from the Fraser River's occasional flooding. Richmond has the country's largest '''Asian-Canadian''' population by percentage, many Cantonese speaking; over 60% of the population is non-white. [[File:Seaside Restaurants - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Seaside restaurants in Richmond]] Richmond is mainly composed of four main islands: Lulu Island (Richmond proper), Sea Island (Vancouver International Airport (YVR)), Mitchell Island (industrial) and Iona Island (parks and city maintenance). Steveston, a former fishing village that is now a tourist and shopping district, sits at the southwestern tip. The character of Richmond has changed dramatically since the 1980s. It used to be primarily a farming community with a large fishing village. It has become a centre of new immigrants, mostly from Asia, especially Hong Kong and mainland China. There are now many residential high rise towers and Hong Kong-style shopping malls like Aberdeen Centre. == Get in == See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By plane === [[Vancouver International Airport]] is located on Sea Island within Richmond. It's a short ride by taxi or on public transit using SkyTrain from the airport (remember to transfer to a train heading south to Richmond Centre at Bridgeport Station). If you're already in [[Vancouver]], or elsewhere in the [[Lower Mainland]], Richmond is well integrated with the region's road and public transit system. === By car === The main highway in and out of Richmond is '''Highway 99'''. From Vancouver, it is accessed via the Oak St bridge. If coming from [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] or New Westminster, Highway 91/91A can also be used. === By SkyTrain === SkyTrain's '''Canada Line''', connects Richmond with Vancouver. The Canada Line reaches [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhoods of [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek]], [[Vancouver/Mt Pleasant-South Main|Mount Pleasant]], and [[Vancouver/South|South Vancouver]]. For destinations south of Bridgeport station, trains alternate between travelling to either to Brighouse station (Richmond's downtown) or YVR Airport station (Vancouver International Airport's domestic and international terminals). === By bus === The following '''buses''' all run direct to Richmond from other localities within Greater Vancouver: * #301 - Connects Bridgeport station to North [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] * #351 - Connects Bridgeport station to South Surrey and [[White Rock]] * #410 - Connects Brighouse station to 22nd Street SkyTrain station in [[New Westminster]] * #430 - Connects Brighouse station to Metrotown station (SkyTrain Expo Line) in [[Burnaby]] * #480 - Connects Bridgeport station to the University of British Columbia (UBC) in [[Vancouver]] * #351 - Connects Bridgeport station to South Surrey and [[White Rock]] * #601 - Connects Bridgeport station to Delta's Ladner and Tsawwassen areas. Its southern terminus is within walking distance of [[Point Roberts]]. * #620 - Connects Bridgeport station via Delta to Tsawwassen Ferry for travel [[Vancouver Island]] and [[Southern Gulf Islands]] ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.1680|-123.0771|zoom=11}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q236837|type=geomask}} {{mapshapes|Q876780}} Richmond is mostly a grid with fairly wide streets so driving around isn't a problem. Major north-south roads tend to be numbered (No. 1 Rd, No. 2 Rd, and so forth, with No. 3 Road considered the main street). Major east-west streets include Bridgeport Rd (alternate access to the airport), Westminster Highway (access to Richmond Centre, the closest thing Richmond has to a 'downtown') and Steveston Highway. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30PM, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} The standard fare (effective {{translink|faredate}}) to get into Richmond is {{translink|1}} by bus and {{translink|2}} by SkyTrain (for a two zone ticket) from most places in the Greater Vancouver area. Fares for travel within Richmond are {{translink|1}}. A trip from [[Vancouver International Airport]] to Richmond costs {{translink|1yvr}}, consisting of {{translink|1}} for a one-zone transit fare and {{translink|addfare}} for an airport AddFare. This AddFare only has to be paid on trips ''from'' the airport, not on trips ''to'' the airport. You can avoid the AddFare by buying prepaid transit tickets from the 7-Eleven or Pharmasave in the bottom level of the Domestic terminal of the airport (but not standard Compass cards, which will still be charged the AddFare). ==== By bus ==== '''Brighouse station''' is the transit hub for buses within Richmond with connections to Steveston (buses #401, #402, #406, and #407), the Riverport Complex (buses #403 and #404, evening and weekend trips on bus #408) and the Buddhist temple (bus #403). === By taxi === Richmond based taxi companies: * {{Listing |name=Garden City Cabs|url=http://gardencitycabsrichmond.com/ |phone=+1-604-233-1111 |lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing |name=Kimber Cabs|url=https://kimbercabs.com/ |phone=+1-604-238-8888 |lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Richmond Taxi|url=http://www.richmondtaxi.ca/ |phone=+1 604 272 1111 |lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Buddhist Temple on No. 5 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.jpg|thumb|300px|right|International Buddhist Temple]] * {{see | name=International Buddhist Temple | alt= | url=http://www.buddhisttemple.ca | email=temple@buddhisttemple.ca | address=9160 Steveston Highway | lat=49.1332 | long=-123.1234 | directions=between No. 3 and No. 4 Rd | phone=+1 604-274-2822 | tollfree= | hours= | price=The temple welcomes everyone and admission is free | wikidata=Q16986700 | content=The first and largest authentic Chinese Buddhist temple in North America. It is noted for its attention to detail (see the holden ceramic roof tiles in the four grand halls), the traditional Chinese art pieces, such as paintings, calligraphy and statues, and for housing the largest Buddha statue in North America and the largest Buddhist mural in the world, which took over two years to complete. The classical Chinese garden is serene and beautiful, with its gazebos, wisdom fountain, lotus ponds, dragon fountains, and stone bridge. Guided tours can be held for groups of 15 or more people. The cafeteria serves Chinese vegetarian lunches, and the gift shop offers a variety of Buddhist items. }} * {{see | name=Richmond Cultural Centre | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/cultural-centre/about.htm?PageMode=HTML | email= | address=7700 Minoru Gate | lat=49.1638 | long=-123.141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-13 | content=Centred around a public library, this centre is home to a small selection of museums and shops. }} ** {{see | name=Richmond Museum | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/museum/about.htm | address= | lat= | long= | directions= In the Richmond Cultural Centre. | phone= | hours=M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=Artifacts and photos about the history of Richmond. }} ** {{see | name=Richmond Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.richmondartgallery.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions= In the Richmond Cultural Centre. | phone= +1 604 247 8363 | hours=M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2022-04-13 | content=Artifacts and photos about the history of Richmond. }} * {{see | name=Minoru Chapel | alt=Minoru Park | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/chapel/chapel.htm | email= | address=6540 Gilbert Road | lat=49.167222 | long=-123.146111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Rental chapel | price= | wikidata=Q14082090 | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=This small picturesque chapel lies within a public park with an adjacent flower garden. It was built in 1991. }} * '''No.5 Road Religious Shrines'''. (Portion of No.5 Road between Blundell Road and Steveson Hwy) A portion of the road has religious shrines celebrating all sorts of religions. Given Vancouver's multicultural nature, this is a great way to express it. The International Buddhist Temple, Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Vedic Hindu Society, Jama Masjid, and a Jewish day school are here. This is a great way to learn of other religions and cultures. ===Steveston=== [[File:Steveston Harbour, British Columbia.jpg|thumb|350px|Steveston Harbour]] '''Steveston''' is in the southwest corner of Richmond where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean. It used to be a fishing village and is now a tourist destination. There are good fish and chip shops in Steveston, and on sunny days you can sit out by the water on the boat docks and eat. Many movies and television series have been filmed here. A nearby park towards the western end of the village offers great views of the ocean and is a common area for barbecues in the summer. During the summer there is a popular farmers market. * {{see | name=Gulf of Georgia Cannery | alt= | url=https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/georgia | email= | address=12138 Fourth Ave | lat=49.125 | long=-123.187 | directions= | phone=+1 604-664-9009 | tollfree= | hours=May - mid Oct: M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM (closed Tu W during Sept Oct) | price=Adult $7.80, child $3.90 | wikidata=Q788218 | content=National Historic Site in Steveston. Commemorates the history of Canada's West Coast fishing industry from the 1870s to the present. }} * {{see | name=Steveston Museum | alt=Town Square Park | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/steveston-museum/steveston.htm | address=3811 Moncton St | lat=49.1253 | long=-123.1829 | directions=at First Ave | phone= | hours=Post Office M-Sa 9:30AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM | price= | wikipedia=Steveston Museum | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=A 1905 wood-frame house houses the Steveston Museum for local history as well as an active post office. Public gardens (dubbed Town Square Park) lie adjacent to the building. }} * {{see | name=Steveston Tram | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/tram/abouttram.htm | address=4011 Moncton St | lat=49.1254 | long=-123.1807 | directions=at No 1 Road | phone= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=British Columbia Electric Railway | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=The museum has one of only seven preserved interurban trams of the former British Columbia Electric Railway. Car 1220 (built in 1913) is on static display within its own building. }} * {{see | name=Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/britannia/about.htm | address=5180 Westwater Dr | lat=49.1211 | long=-123.1695 | directions= | phone= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=A historic collection of canneries, boat yards, residences and stores with some buildings dating back to 1885. }} * {{see | name=London Heritage Farm | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/london/about.htm | address=6511 Dyke Rd | lat=49.1146 | long=-123.1520 | directions= | phone= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=London Heritage Farm | lastedit=2021-06-06 | content=A preserved, Victorian-era farm on the Frazer River. }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Riverport Sports & Entertainment Complex | alt=SilverCity | url= | email= | address=14211 Entertainment Way | lat=49.13495993138095| long=-123.0656449821812 | directions=south end of 6 Road, near the Ironwood mall | phone=+1 604-271-2739 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A commercial zone dedicated to fun times and activities. Includes a huge movie theatre with an Imax screen, bowling, a large swimming pool, Canada's largest indoor trampoline park and an indoor waterpark. }} * {{do | name=Sanduz Estate Wines tasting | url=http://www.sanduzwines.com/ | email=info@sanduzwines.com | address=12791 Blundell Rd | lat=49.15668612824072| long=-123.08166029670961 | directions= | phone=+1 604-214-0444 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-273-5646 | hours=11AM-6PM | price=Free | content=A variety of grape and other fruit wines, for tasting and purchase. }} * {{do | name=TBC Indoor Cart Racing | url=http://www.tbcir.ca/# | email= | address=2100 Viceroy Pl | lat=49.1975893673528| long=-123.0588896721477 | directions= | phone=+1 604-232-9196 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-232-9197 | hours=Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight | price=$20/race (discounts to $10) | content=Drive small but fun go-karts around a twisty indoor course. A typical race is 10-12 laps in 7-8 minutes. Helmets supplied and wear closed-toe shoes. Kids are ok with parents signature. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Lansdowne Mall | alt= | url=http://www.lansdowne-centre.com/ | email= | address=No. 3 Road at Alderbridge Way | lat=49.1755 | long=-123.133 | directions= | phone=+1 604-270-1344 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-270-1140 | hours=M Tu 10AM-6PM, W-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM | price= | wikidata=Q6487376 | content=Shops include a Best Buy, and a food court with a mix of franchises and independents. }} * {{buy | name=Richmond Centre Mall | alt= | url=https://www.cfshops.com/richmond-centre.html | email= | address=No. 3 Rd | lat=49.1671 | long=-123.138 | directions=opposite Minoru Park | phone=+1 604-713-7467 | tollfree= | hours=M Tu Sa 9:30AM-7PM, W-F 9:30AM-9PM, Su & hol 11AM-6PM | price= | wikidata=Q7330782 |lastedit=2021-08-14| content=The largest mall in Richmond. With over 240 stores, it's a shopper's delight. They have a food court on a dining terrace. }} * {{buy | name=Steveston Village | alt= | url=http://www.steveston.bc.ca/ | email= | address=3651 Moncton St | lat=49.125413 | long=-123.183848 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A wide variety of small shops line this popular tourist area. }} ===Asian shopping malls=== There is a large number of Asian shopping malls in Richmond. These usually have many small shops with a huge variety of things for sale. * {{buy | name=Aberdeen Centre | alt= | url=http://www.aberdeencentre.com | email= | address=4151 Hazelbridge Way | lat=49.1841 | long=-123.134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Su-W 11AM-7PM, Th-Sa 11AM-9PM | price= | wikidata=Q4666899 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Parker Place Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.parkerplace.com | email= | address=4380 No.3 Rd | lat=49.1817 | long=-123.136 | directions= | phone=+1 604-273-0276 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-7PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM | price= | wikidata=Q7138359 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Union Square | url= | email= | address=8328 Capstan Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-304-2759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Yaohan Centre | alt= | url=http://www.yaohancentre.com | email= | address=3700 No. 3 Rd | lat=49.1863 | long=-123.133 | directions= | phone=+1 604-231-0601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q10891970 | content= }} ===Night markets=== Richmond has enjoyed Asian-style night markets on summer weekends since at least 1998, but the locations and operators change with the years. Expect a token admission fee, huge crowds, lots of food stalls, vendors overflowing with cheap merchandise, and a few attractions for the kids. A pleasant way to pass a summer evening. * {{buy | name=Richmond Night Market | alt= | url=http://www.richmondnightmarket.com | email= | address=8351 River Rd | lat=49.193458 | long=-123.132906 | directions=Canada Line to Richmond-Brighouse Station, then short walk; or drive along No. 3 road to pay parking; do not try to park in the River Rock Casino Parkades | phone=+1 604 244-8448 | tollfree= | hours=Late July to mid-Oct: F Sa 7PM-midnight, Su & hol 7-11PM | price=$3.50 per person, free if under 10 years or 60 years or older. $18 Zoom Pass offers 5 admissions, transferable | wikidata=Q7330922 | lastedit=2021-08-13 | content=Dozens of food booths with Chinese, Japanese, Bubble tea, and many other cuisines. Dozens more booths with kitsch items, cheap clothing, other merchandise. Haggling is part of the fun. Large yellow ducks are something of a mascot.}} ==Eat== [[File:Richmond Night Market 2012 (7225777430).jpg|thumb|Richmond Night Market]] There are a number of fine dining places and a variety of Asian cuisines in Richmond. A [[Seattle]] newspaper columnist credited Richmond with having the best reasonably-priced Chinese food in the Northwest. In addition to the restaurants listed here, the night markets overflow with food stalls, and shopping malls offer an abundance of choice at their food courts. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=#9 Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.richmond9.com/ | email= | address=5300 No 3 Rd, Unit 816 | lat=49.175736 | long=-123.132566 | directions=in Lansdowne Mall next to Kinko's | phone=+1 604 278-7700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Casual Hong Kong-style Chinese food (noodles, congee, rice, bbq, etc.) 24-hour restaurant 7 days a week, all year round (including holidays). }} * {{eat | name=Fukuroku | alt= | url=http://www.eatalot.ca/ | email= | address=4260 No. 3 Rd | lat=49.182727 | long=-123.136310 | directions= | phone=+1 604-273-0622 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese cuisine serving fresh and tasty sushi and udon. Main restaurant is in downtown Richmond as well as an Express Bar nearby. Enjoy authentic meals at a reasonable price. }} * {{eat | name=Lamajoun | alt= | url=https://www.lamajoun.com | email= | address=11782 River Rd #128| lat=49.195922010531426| long=-123.09512362699792 | directions= | phone=+1 778-896-4200 | tollfree= | hours=11AM–7PM| price=$10 can feed one person | lastedit=2022-01-15 | content= The only Armenian restaurant in the Lower Mainland specializes in flatbread dishes but also serves various others [[Armenia#Eat|Armenian]] and [[Georgian cuisine|Georgian]] dishes. It only has counter service but there is seating available upstairs. }} * {{eat | name=Pajos | alt= | url=http://www.pajos.com | email= | address=12351 3 Ave | lat=49.124174 | long=-123.186485 | directions=on a floating wharf near the intersection of Bayview and Third Avenue | phone=+1 604-272-1588 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for fish and chips, having won several awards. Sit on the wharf and enjoy some take-away while seagulls fly overhead. }} * {{eat | name=Parker Place mall food court | alt= | url=http://www.parkerplace.com/ | email= | address=4311 Hazelbridge Way | lat=49.181462 | long=-123.135149 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The food court’s 19 stores offer tasty, convenient authentic cooking from a range of Asian cuisines. }} * {{eat | name=Richmond Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=8260 Westminster Hwy | lat=49.170339 | long=-123.133052 | directions=near Buswell | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food court, located on the upper level, where you will find some of the cheapest and most delicious fast food in Richmond. }} * {{eat | name=Harvey's & Swiss Chalet | url=http://www.harveys.ca/eng/location_map.php?id=758 | email= | address=3211 Grant McConachie Way | lat=49.197000 | long=-123.181170 | directions=in Vancouver International Airport (YVR), before security, domestic Level 2 | phone=+1 604-273-4441 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-9PM | price= | content=A chain burger and rotisserie restaurant. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Kisamos Greek Taverna | alt= | url=https://kisamostaverna.com | email= | address=3420 Moncton St | lat=49.124962 | long=-123.185371 | directions=in Steveston | phone=+1 604-277-5626 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-31 | content=Restaurant serving authentic Greek cuisine, such as roast lamb and souvlaki. The house platters are very good value for groups or families. }} * {{eat | name=Neptune Seafood Restaurant | alt=龍皇鮑翅海鮮酒家 | url=https://www.neptunegroup.ca/wn-richmond | email= | address=8171 Ackroyd Rd #100 | lat=49.172919 | long=-123.134368 | directions=facing No. 3 Road | phone=+1 604-207-9888 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-207-9920 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=Usually packed with locals, dining on the very popular dim sum and/or great seafood. }} * {{eat | name=Papi's Ristorante Italiano | alt= | url= | email= | address=12251 No. 1 Rd | lat=49.124775 | long=-123.181338 | directions= | phone=+1 604-275-8355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An Italian restaurant serving traditional food at a reasonable price. Its located a block away from the water in Steveston. The owners also run Mercato Nel Vicolo, the deli next door that stocks Italian groceries (hams, pasta, etc.) and pre-made dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Steveston Pizza Co. | alt= | url=http://www.stevestonpizza.com | email= | address=100-3400 Moncton St | lat=49.131469 | long=-123.185148 | directions= | phone=+1 604-204-0777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=Pizza joint in Steveston that serves tasty thin crust pizza. }} * {{eat | name=Sun Sui Wah | alt= | url= | email= | address=102-4940 No. 3 Rd | lat=49.181055 | long= -123.135673 | directions= | phone=+1 604 273-8208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:30AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM; Sa Su 10AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=Chinese seafood restaurant that offers an amazing dim sum on the weekends. Roast squab is also one of their specialties. }} * {{eat | name=Tapenade Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.tapenade.ca/ | email=moreinfo@tapenade.ca | address=3711 Bayview | lat=49.124641 | long=-123.184641 | directions= | phone=+1 604-275-5188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM; Sa Su 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM; M closed | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=Near the wharf, the Tapenade offers quality food served in generous portions amongst warm surroundings. }} * {{eat | name=Thai House Richmond | alt= | url=http://www.thaihouse.com | email= | address=129-4940 No.3 Rd | lat=49.184478 | long=-123.134268 | directions= | phone=+1 604-278-7373 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM-10:30PM; M–Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=The usual Thai food standards, competently delivered by a local chain. Other locations in [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown#Eat|Downtown Vancouver]], and one in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano#Eat|Kitsilano]]. }} * {{eat | name=Top Gun J&C | alt= | url=http://topgungroup.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=#2020 Excel Centre, 8766 Mckim Way | lat=49.186553 | long= -123.126077 | directions= | phone=+1 604-231-8006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-04 | content=Dim sum, congee (porridge) and other Cantonese delicacies. Each diner gets to choose his/her own tea leaves for traditional Chinese tea. Their ''bo lo pao'' (sweetened buns) is excellent. Parking available. }} === Splurge === * {{eat | name=Origo Club | alt= | url=http://origoclub.ca/ | email= | address=6888 River Rd #110 | lat=49.175473 | long=-123.146666 | directions= | phone=+1 604-285-8889 | tollfree= | hours=Offers a lunch menu from 11AM-3PM, dinner is offered from 5-9PM. Closed on Monday, lunch is not offered on weekends | price=Dishes cost around $35-45 for dinner | content=Upscale French cuisine in a beautiful space. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Pioneer's Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=200-10111 No. 3 Rd | lat=49.140059 | long=-123.137863 | directions= | phone=+1 604 271-6611 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Quality beer sold at hard-to-match prices in Vancouver. Great pub atmosphere and standard meal fare. }} * {{drink | name=Flying Beaver | alt= | url= | email= | address=4760 Inglis Dr | lat=49.177314 | long=-123.168225 | directions= | phone=+1 604 273-0278 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Watch the seaplanes take off and land on the Fraser River while enjoying a cold beverage and tasty snacks on the patio. You can't get a better place to enjoy a beer and watch the floatplanes. }} ==Sleep== There are a number of hotels and motels that serve the airport, including the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, which is in the U.S. departures area of the airport. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport | alt= | url=https://www.executivehotels.net/vancouver-airport-hotel/ | email= | address=7311 Westminster Hwy | lat=49.17043763924444 | long=-123.14533508803618 | directions=near Brighouse station | phone=+1 604-278-5555 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=Around $120 a night for a basic room, more for luxury suite | lastedit=2022-04-13 | content=Hotel for business and leisure travellers near Richmond's city centre. Has both standard rooms and luxury suites available. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hampton Inn by Vancouver Airport | alt= | url=https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/hampton-inn-by-hilton-vancouver-airport-richmond-YVRRHHX/index.html | email= | address=8811 Bridgeport Rd | lat=49.1921 | long=-123.1275 | directions= | phone=+1 604 232-5505 | tollfree= | checkin=noon | checkout=3PM | price=$100-300 | content=Located near the Skytrain Bridgeport Station and minutes away from the airport, its an option for the business traveler or for a stop-over. While the rooms are simple and bland, the friendly service staff go out of their way to help you with your trip. }} * {{sleep | name=Sandman Hotel by Vancouver Airport | url=https://www.sandmanhotels.com/locations/british-columbia/vancouver-airport/hotels | email= | address=3233 St. Edwards Dr | lat=49.1910 | long=-123.1142 | directions= | phone=+1 604-303-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Contemporary architectural hotel near the airport that is clean and comfortable. Rooms include kitchenettes and air conditioning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Fairmont Vancouver Airport | url=https://www.fairmont.com/vancouver-airport-richmond/ | email= | address=3111 Grant McConachie Way | lat=49.1947 | long=-123.1760 | directions= | phone=+1 604-207-5200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located inside the International Terminal, this luxury hotel provides guests with views of runways & mountains. Canapes and complimentary breakfast are served in lounge and rooms are well appointed. }} *{{sleep | name=Hilton Vancouver Airport | url=https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/hilton-vancouver-airport-YVRAHHF/index.html | email= | address=5911 Minoru Blvd | lat=49.1717 | long=-123.1404 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel 5 km from the airport and about 20 minutes by Skytrain (get off at the Lansdowne Station of the Canada Line) or car from Downtown Vancouver. For a nice view, ask for a room facing the northwest. Complimentary shuttle service to and from Airport. }} * {{sleep | name=Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrsa-vancouver-airport-marriott-hotel/ | email= | address=7571 Westminster Highway | lat=49.1704 | long=-123.1405 | directions= | phone=+1 604-276-2112 | tollfree=+1-877-323-8888 | fax= | hours= | price=Rates from $152/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the heart of Richmond and a couple of minutes from the airport. It is close to the Richmond Centre Mall. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] to the immediate south-east * [[Vancouver/South|Vancouver South]] to the north, across the Fraser River * [[White Rock]] and its beach are 20-30 minutes south-east on Highway 99 or take bus #351 from Bridgeport SkyTrain station. * The Tsawassen ferry terminal is 20-30 minutes south-west on Highways 99 and 17 (or take bus #620 from Bridgeport Canada Line station). It has connections to [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]], the provincial capital, Duke Point (mid Island) and several of the [[Southern Gulf Islands]]. {{routebox | image1=BC-91.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[New Westminster]] via [[File:BC-91A.svg|16px|link=]] | majorr1=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | image2=BC-99.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=&nbsp;N | majorl2=[[Whistler]] | minorl2='''[[Vancouver]]''' | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Seattle]] / [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] via [[Image:BC-17.svg|16px|link=]] | minorr2=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | image3=Translinkcanada.svg | imagesize3=22 | caption3=Canada Line | directionl3=&nbsp;N | majorl3=[[Vancouver/City Centre|Vancouver City Centre]] | minorl3=[[Vancouver/South|South Vancouver]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{geo|49.1667|-123.1333}} {{isPartOf|Vancouver southern suburbs}} {{informativecity}} 9607j9qpx94h4icy6her24wbidnpir0 0 29746 4491838 4106543 2022-07-28T14:26:16Z SNI8ER 2238900 /* Understand */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Rio Gallegos''' (''Río Gallegos'') is a town in southern [[Argentina]]. There may not be much to see in town but it can be a base for exploring the wider area. The town serves as the provincial capital of [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]]. ==Understand== Rio Gallegos was originally established to enforce the influence of Argentine over the southern Patagonia. For tourists it can be good jump-off point for exploring [[Tierra del Fuego]] and southern Chile. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Patagonia has cheap connections to [[Rio Grande]] (~AR$100) and in high-season to [[Ushuaia]]. Ask around in one of the tour agents in town. Aerolineas Argentinas and LADE operate to [[Buenos Aires]] and other towns throughout [[Argentina]]. ===By bus=== The bus terminal is about 3 km from the center. There are bus connections to [[Rio Grande Argentina|Rio Grande]] (Tierra del Fuego) and [[Ushuaia]]. Buses arrive from [[Buenos Aires]] (36 hours) and [[Puerto Madryn]] (16 hr) along Highway 3. ===By car=== From Buenos Aires the drive goes along the fully paved but sometimes heavily trafficked Highway 3. The distance is 2,587 km. [[Ruta 40]], going along the whole of Argentina from north to south passes through Rio Gallegos. Its southern end is in Punta Loyola, 37 km from Rio Gallegos. ==Get around== Walk. ==See== * '''Museo de Arte "Eduardo Minnicelli"''': Small art museum with free admission. * {{see | name=Pioneer Museum | alt=Museo de los Pioneros | url= | email= | address= | lat=-51.615366 | long=-69.225985 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Weekdays 10:00-19:30 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-01-15 | content=The city's oldest standing house furnished with items from the late 19th and early 20th century. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=La Barrica | alt= | url=http://www.labarricavinoteca.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Comodoro Rivadavia 379 | lat=-51.619723 | long=-69.207877 | directions= | phone=+54 2966 43-8572 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-15 | content=Wine bar with a large selection of Argentinian wines. }} ==Sleep== * '''Casa de Familia Elcira Cantreras''', Zuccarrino 431, +54 2966-429856. Offers cheap dormrooms. Only a 15-min walk from the bus terminal. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Patagonia | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-patagonia.com/ | email= | address=Monseñor Fagnano 54 | lat=-51.621592 | long=-69.216797 | directions= | phone=+54 2966 44-4969 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-15 | content=Modern, centrally located hotel. }} ==Go next== * There is a penguin reserve about 2 hours south that is right on the '''Strait of Magellan'''. * The glacier '''Perito Moreno''' is the only glacier in the world that is still advancing, and is 4 hr or so to the west, close to the village of [[El Calafate]]. It is a treat to see chunks of ice the size of a ten-story building falling into the blue depths of '''Lake Brazo Norte'''. * Fly with Latam to the [[Falkland Islands]]. {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Patagonia (Argentina)}} {{geo|-51.63333333|-69.23333333}} 5egj6i4oiyejo1jgfaqyfh77mv7o7l2 0 30135 4491807 4451648 2022-07-28T13:48:57Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Don and Rother Valley panorama - geograph.org.uk - 799118.jpg }} '''Rotherham''' is a town in [[South Yorkshire]], 7 miles northeast of Sheffield. Its traditional industries were coal-mining, glass-blowing and steel-making: much of this gone, but Rotherham and Sheffield are still big steel producers. The town is also developing high-tech industry and is part of the Sheffield commuter belt. In 2011 the population was 109,691. '''Rotherham Visitor Centre''' is at 26 High Street, within Makers Emporium Gift Shop opposite the Minster. It's open Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00. == Understand == "Rother" is Old English for "chief river", ''roduβr'', but those Old English can't have travelled very far, since the River Rother is merely a tributary of the Don, which in turn joins the Trent / Ouse tidal system and then the broad Humber. It wasn't navigable but had water enough to power mills and supply industry, which drove Rotherham's 18th century growth from a small market town into a busy, grubby city. Iron and steel was the main industry, using local iron ore fired by coal from the rich Barnsley seam. The coal was suitable for making coke, used for the very high temperatures for quality steel and for glass-making. The Templeborough steelworks in its Edwardian heyday was over a mile long, employed 10,000 workers, and produced 1.8 million tonnes of steel a year. But many of the manufacturers succumbed to foreign competition: Templeborough closed in 1993 and is now the site of Magna Science Adventure Centre. There's still a strip of steelworks along A630 northeast edge of town. Famous people from Rotherham include goalkeeper David Seaman (b 1963), football referee Howard Webb (b 1971), TV presenter James May (b 1963) and politician William Hague (b 1961). Those from elsewhere who got their career start in Rotherham include actor Sean Bean (b 1959) and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson (b 1960). == Get in == [[File:Rotherham Minster Interior.jpg | thumb | 300px | Rotherham Minster ]] Rotherham lies north of the M1 and west of the M18, with several access junctions. See [[South Yorkshire#Get_in]] for flight options. === By rail === Trains run every 30 min from [[London St Pancras]] to [[Sheffield]] via [[Leicester]] and [[Derby]], and from [[London Kings Cross]] to [[Doncaster]]. Change at either Sheffield or Doncaster for frequent local trains onward to Rotherham Central, for a total journey time from London of 2 hr 30 min. Coming from the north, you usually change at [[Leeds]] or [[Doncaster]]. However there's also a train three times a day from [[York]] via [[Pontefract]] to Rotherham and Sheffield. Rotherham is also on the Sheffield [https://www.stagecoachbus.com/supertram Supertram] network: the tram-train (black on the network map) runs from Cathedral in central Sheffield every 20 min via Meadowhall to reach Rotherham Central in 25 min. The terminus is Parkgate shopping centre, 4 min further up the line. See also [[Sheffield#By tram]] for fares and a network map. {{marker | type=go | name=Rotherham Central | lat=53.4322 | long=-1.3605}} has a staffed ticket office and machines. There's a cafe and toilets but no waiting room; the station is within a short walk of all central amenities. There is step-free access by the lifts to both platforms. Plusbus is available here. === By bus === National Express NX560 runs twice a day from London Victoria to Rotherham (5 hours) and Barnsley. For most other destinations change in Sheffield or Leeds. Megabus doesn't serve Rotherham directly, but does stop at Meadowhall; from here, take a train or local bus. First Bus X1 Steel Link runs every 10 min from Sheffield Eyre St via Meadowhall to Rotherham (35 min) and Maltby. Bus X78 runs every 15 min between Doncaster, Rotherham (one hour), Meadowhall and Sheffield. Bus 22x runs hourly from Barnsley, taking an hour to Rotherham. The hourly bus X6 between Sheffield and Doncaster-Sheffield Airport stops at Wickersley at the south edge of town, it doesn't come into the bus station. {{marker | type=go | name=Rotherham Interchange | lat=53.433 | long=-1.3567 }} is the town's main bus station, 250 m east of the railway station. == Get around == {{Mapframe | 53.430 | -1.360 | height=500 | width=650 | zoom=13 }} Most sights can be reached on foot. For Magna Centre take any bus towards Sheffield, except the X78 which uses a different route. For Roche Abbey take the X1 to Maltby then walk south for a mile on A634. This is a busy road but there's a sidewalk. Taxis wait at the railway and bus stations. == See == * {{see | name=Rotherham Minster | alt=All Saints Church | url=http://www.rotherhamminster.co.uk/ | email= | address=Church Street S60 1PD | lat=53.431 | long=-1.357 | directions= | phone=+44 1709 364737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily | price= | wikipedia=All Saints Church, Rotherham | image=Rotherham Minster.JPG | wikidata=Q4729516 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Anglican church in Perpendicular style, the chancel dates from 14th century and the tower from the 15th. The rest is later and it was made over by George Gilbert Scott in the 19th century. }} * {{see | name=Chapel of Our Lady of Rotherham Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bridge St | lat=53.433 | long=-1.358 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Rotherham Bridge | image=Chantry Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1138751.jpg | wikidata=Q7370422 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=This was built upon the bridge over the River Don in 1483. Chapels on bridges were often used as chantries, where a priest chanted prayers for the souls of passers-by and of local worthies. After the Reformation it became an almshouse, gaol and shop but was restored as a chapel in 1927. }} * {{see | name=Clifton Park Museum | alt= | url=http://cliftonpark.org.uk/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=Clifton Lane S65 2AA | lat=53.4296 | long=-1.3471 | directions= | phone=+44 1709 336633 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-17:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Clifton Park Museum | image=Clifton House March 2017.jpg | wikidata=Q5133294 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Museum in an ironmaster's house built in 1783, and passing to the council in 1891, at which time the park was laid out. It includes local social and industrial history, archaeology, natural sciences, coins and medals and fine and decorative arts. There's a large collection of Rockingham Pottery, a gaudy rococo style originally made nearby in Swinton, including one of only two specimens of "Rhinoceros Vase" created to showcase the pottery's technical skill. The museum also includes the '''York and Lancaster Regimental Museum''' in the building opposite. }} * {{see | name=South Yorkshire Transport Museum | alt= | url=https://www.sytm.co.uk/ | email= | address=9 Waddington Way, Aldwarke S65 3SH | lat=53.445 | long=-1.338 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed until April 2021 | price= | lastedit=2021-01-06 | content=Volunteer-run museum with some 50 historic vehicles. }} * {{see | name=Boston Castle | alt= | url=https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/parks-open-spaces/visit-boston-castle-park/1 | email= | address=Boston Castle Grove | lat=53.418677 | long=-1.354559 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Sep: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Bolton Castle | image=Boston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1603585.jpg | wikidata=Q23465035 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=A square two-storey building built in 1775 as a shooting lodge by the Earl of Effingham and prettified with mock castellations. He named it in sympathy with the Boston "tea-party" colonists and resigned his commission rather than fight them; and no tea was ever to be drunk in his castle! There's a small museum inside; the surrounding Boston Park was opened on 4 July 1876, the centennial of US independence. }} [[File:"The Big Melt" at Magna Science Adventure Centre - recreation of an arc furnace - geograph.org.uk - 7508.jpg | thumb | 300px | Steel furnace demo at Magna Science Centre ]] * {{marker | type=see | name=Centenary Riverside Park | lat=53.424 | long=-1.368 }} is a wetland and water penning area created after the disastrous floods of 2007 - which could have been much worse, as Ulley Reservoir threatened to burst its banks. Having matured for some years, the park has become a pleasant wildlife area, graced by "Steel Henge" an iron replica of Stonehenge. * {{see | name=Magna Science Adventure Centre | url=http://www.visitmagna.co.uk | email= | address=Sheffield Road, Templeborough S60 1DX | lat=53.419501 | long=-1.388354 | directions=M1 jcn 34 onto A6178 | phone=+44 1709 720002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £12, child £10 | image=Magna Science Adventure Centre.jpg | wikidata=Q6731261 | wikipedia=Magna Science Adventure Centre | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=A hands-on science museum situated in an old steelworks. It's cold inside, and in early 2020 the lifts are out of order and some exhibit areas closed. }} * {{see | name=Roche Abbey | alt= | url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/roche-abbey/ | email= | address=Maltby S66 8NW | lat=53.404142 | long=-1.183437 | directions= | phone=+44 1709 812739 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 10:00-17:00 | price=Adults £5.50, child £3.30, conc £5 | wikipedia=Roche Abbey | image=RocheAbbeySouthYorkshire.JPG | wikidata=Q1314988 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Built for the Cistercians in 1147 and frantically wrecked in 1538 during the Dissolution, the abbey is now a peaceful Gothic ruin in a landscape fashioned by Capability Brown. }} * {{see | name=Wentworth Woodhouse | alt= | url=https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/ | email= | address=Wentworth S62 7TQ | lat=53.474 | long=-1.405 | directions= | phone=+44 1226 351261 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £10, child £5 | wikipedia=Wentworth Woodhouse | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=Vast mansion built in two parts: the west is brick Baroque from 1725, with the even grander east wing added later that century. It has maybe 300 rooms, but nobody sent to count them has yet returned. With extensive gardens dotted with follies. }} * '''Wentworth Castle''' isn't here, but a few miles further northwest in [[Barnsley]]. * {{marker | name=Conisbrough Castle | type=see | lat=53.4840 | long=-1.2243 }} is east just across the boundary into [[Doncaster]]. == Do == {{infobox|They didn't want to know|Rotherham has become infamous for an extensive and racially-charged child sex-abuse scandal. The victims were young white girls, groomed, abused and traded around a network of men predominantly of Pakistani background. The local council and police found this too hot to handle, resolutely looking the other way, and trying to silence those raising concern until national media and government took matters out of their hands. It’s estimated that from 1997 to 2013 some 1400 girls, some as young as ten, were systematically abused, with at least one murder. 46 men have since been jailed, with the latest convictions in Aug 2019, and an independent police investigation continues. }} * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Rotherham United | alt= | url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/ | email= | address=AESSEAL New York Stadium, New York Way S60 1FJ | lat=53.4271 | long=-1.3630 | directions=half a mile south of Rotherham Central railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Rotherham United F.C. | wikidata=Q48950 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content="The Millers" were promoted in 2022 and now play soccer in the Championship, the game's second tier. They play at the New York Stadium, capacity 12,000. In 2022 this hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * '''Theatre:''' [https://www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk/ Rotherham Civic Theatre] is on Catherine St in town centre. * '''Cinema:''' cross the M1 west to Vue in Meadowhall or Cineworld off A6178. * '''[https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/rotherham-leisure-complex/ Rotherham Leisure Complex]''' is on Effingham St north side of town centre. It has a gym, pool and fitness classes. * '''Walk, bike or boat''' along the River Don, which is canalised and navigable. The canal network connects all the way to Sheffield, to the sea at Goole, and to the Aire-Calder system across the Pennines. * '''Golf:''' nearby courses are [http://www.sitwellgolf.co.uk/ Sitwell Park GC], [http://www.rotherhamgolfclub.com/ Rotherham GC], [http://www.roundwoodgolfclub.co.uk/ Roundwood GC], [https://www.wathgolfclub.co.uk/ Wath GC] and [http://www.grangeparkgolfclub.org/ Grange Park GC]. Just west of M1 in Sheffield are Concord Park and Tinsley Park. * '''Sing mass in ancient Egyptian:''' the Coptic Orthodox Church of St Anthony is on St Leonard's Rd, just south of the junction of A630 and A633. Morning mass is W F Su, with vespers Sa. Liturgy is little changed in thousands of years and long pre-dates Arabic, though it's transcribed into Greek script. The pharaohs probably hummed the same tunes. == Buy == [[File:Wentworth Woodhouse.jpg | thumb | 300px | Wentworth Woodhouse ]] * '''High Street''' was given a makeover in the 2010s and turned into an attractive pedestrianised area of small independent retailers. However, as of February 2022, many of the shops are empty, including a large area that was once a Primark store but now demolished. The site is planned to be altered into a small park area. * {{marker | name=[http://www.parkgateshopping.co.uk/ Parkgate Shopping] | type=buy | lat=53.44464 | long=-1.344059 }} is a retail park a mile north of town centre at the terminus of the tram line. It has the usual "high street" shops and a large Morrison's supermarket. * {{marker | name=Meadowhall | type=buy | lat=53.41443 | long=-1.410949 }} is the colossal mall at the northeast edge of [[Sheffield#Buy | Sheffield]], at junction 34 of M1. People from miles around drive there for their weekly shop, taking the trade away from their own towns. Oasis is a large food court. Shops stay open till 20:00, later near Christmas when the place degenerates into "Meadowhell". Reach it from Rotherham by buses X1, X10 and X78 or by tram or train. == Eat == * The main eating strip is along Westgate. '''[http://www.neelagiree.com/ Neelagiree]''', serving South Indian cuisine, is open Tu-Sa 17:00-23:00 and Su 17:00-21:30; it gets good reviews except for some nights when it definitely doesn't. * '''Fitzwilliam & Hughes''' on High St is a café serving fresh coffee and leaf teas as well as light lunches and homemade cakes. * '''Miele Delicatessen''' at 22 High Street ({{phone|+44 1709 828300}}) is an Italian deli selling sandwiches and cheese/meat platters made to order, and real Italian coffee. The shop stocks ingredients and accessories for Med cooking. == Drink == [[File:Boston Castle - Rotherham - geograph.org.uk - 191088.jpg | thumb | 300px | Tea was forbidden at Boston Castle ]] * '''The Cutler's Arms'''. 29 Westgate, Rotherham. A brewery-run pub owned by Rotherham brewers Chantry. Hand-pulled ales, European beers and spirits. Eclectic jukebox and regular live music. Refurbished in the style of a Victorian pub. * '''The New York Tavern'''. 84 Westgate, Rotherham. Sister pub to the Cutler's Arms, also owned by Chantry. Hand-pulled British ales and an even wider range of bottled craft beers. Quieter atmosphere than the Cutler's Arms, with regular acoustic music and live poetry. * '''The Bluecoat''' is a JD Wetherspoon in an old schoolhouse next to town hall. Whilst it offers a good selection of real ales, the interior is looking tired including threadbare carpets and is in need of an update. * '''[https://www.chantrybrewery.co.uk/ Chantry Brewery]''' north side of town produces a dozen ales. == Sleep == * {{sleep | name=Carlton Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.carltonparkhotel.com/ | email= | address=102 Moorgate Road S60 2BG | lat=53.419 | long=-1.348 | directions=a mile south of centre near hospital | phone=+44 1709 849955 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £55 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Friendly quirky place, great service. }} * {{sleep | name=Hellaby Hall Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hellabyhallhotel.co.uk/ | email=reservations@hellabyhallhotel.co.uk | address=Old Hellaby Lane, Hellaby S66 8EX | lat=53.425 | long=-1.240 | directions= | phone=+44 1709 702701 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £65 | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Mid-range spa hotel, now part of Best Western. }} * {{marker | name=Premier Inn | type=sleep | lat=53.420 | long=-1.308 }} is a reliable budget chain, on A631 two miles southeast of town centre. * '''Welcome Inn''' is a mile west of town on A629. * '''Holiday Inn''' is on A631 two miles south of the centre. * '''Ibis''' is at M18 jcn 1, with '''Travellers Inn''' 200 yards west on A631. == Connect == As of May 2022, Rotherham has 5G from EE and Three, and 4G from O2 and Vodafone. == Go next == * [[Sheffield]] is next to Rotherham, with many visitor attractions and a buzzing student atmosphere. * Attractive countryside lies just west of Sheffield in the [[Peak District]]. * [[Doncaster]] has a famous racecourse, and there are several museums and manors in the surrounding countryside. * [[Leeds]] is a lively city, only an hour away by train or car; cosmopolitan [[Manchester]] is not much further. * [[Kingston Upon Hull|Hull]] has many free museums in the cobbled old town, and a walk-through aquarium "The Deep". {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leeds]] | minorl1=[[Barnsley]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Chesterfield]] | majorr1=[[Nottingham]] | image2=UK-Motorway-M18.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=NE | majorl2=[[Kingston-upon-Hull]] | minorl2=[[Doncaster]] | directionr2=SW | minorr2= | majorr2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|50px]] }} {{geo|53.4301|-1.3572}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|South Yorkshire}} qlwfkciofu0928x413tuniymvz1zxw7 0 30769 4492009 4487348 2022-07-29T00:19:54Z DaGizza 162256 /* Eat */ Updated listing for El Charrito wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|SalinasCA-banner.jpg}} {{otheruses}} '''[http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/ Salinas]''' (population 150,000) is in [[California]], 20 minutes inland from [[Monterey Bay]] in a region known as the [[Central Coast (California)|Central Coast]]. Salinas was the home of writer and Nobel Prize laureate John Steinbeck. It claims to be the "Salad Bowl of the World." ==Understand== ===Climate=== {{climate | align = none | units = imperial | janhigh = 62 | febhigh = 64 | marhigh = 65 | aprhigh = 67 | mayhigh = 68 | junhigh = 70 | julhigh = 71 | aughigh = 73 | sephigh = 74 | octhigh = 73 | novhigh = 68 | dechigh = 62 | janlow = 40 | feblow = 42 | marlow = 43 | aprlow = 45 | maylow = 48 | junlow = 51 | jullow = 53 | auglow = 54 | seplow = 52 | octlow = 48 | novlow = 43 | declow = 40 | janprecip = 3.1 | febprecip = 3.0 | marprecip = 2.7 | aprprecip = 1.0 | mayprecip = 0.5 | junprecip = 0.1 | julprecip = -77.8 | augprecip = 0.0 | sepprecip = 0.2 | octprecip = 0.6 | novprecip = 1.8 | decprecip = 2.4 | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Salinas|36.6594|-121.6663}} &#160;&#160; Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1981-2010)] }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|36.67778|-121.65556|zoom=12}} Salinas is served by '''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak]''' and its ''Coast Starlight'' service between [[Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle]], via [[Oakland]]. An Amtrak-provided bus connects the Salinas Station to a few major hotels in [[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] and downtown [[Carmel (California)|Carmel]]. {{marker|type=go|name=Salinas Station|lat=36.679237|long=-121.656702}} is located at 3 Station Pl. Salinas also has a Greyhound bus station, located next to the railway station, which travelers can come to via many major California cities. It's also possible to use commuter CalTrain to get to Salinas from [[San Francisco]] or [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]]. Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) buses connect to CalTrain at San Jose, Morgan Hill and Gilroy. (Morgan Hill and Gilroy stations are only open weekdays.) These buses will deposit you in Monterey; from there you can connect to another MST bus to Salinas. ==Get around== Oldtown Salinas is very walkable. It has many stores, restaurants and galleries. It is also the location of the Transit Plaza, providing access to the Amtrak train and the bus system. Public buses from [http://www.mst.org/ Monterey-Salinas Transit] are plentiful. They also provide access to the Monterey Peninsula. Getting around by automobile is easy. Parking is plentiful and often free. ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=National Steinbeck Center | alt= | url=http://www.steinbeck.org/ | email= | address=1 Main St | lat=36.6771 | long=-121.656 | directions= | phone=+1 831 775-4721 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$10.95 for Monterey County residents, $5.95 - $14.95 for people who don't live in Monterey County. Admission for children 5 and under is free | wikidata=Q14683461 | content=Every day 10AM-5PM. Has exhibitions about author John Steinbeck, his work, and life on the California Coast. }} * {{see | name=Harvey Baker House | alt= | url=http://www.mchsmuseum.com/harveybaker.html | email= | address=Central Ave and Salinas St | lat=36.6763 | long=-121.6589 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Thought to be the oldest standing structure within the Salinas city limits, is available for tours. }} * {{see | name=First Mayor's House | alt= | url=http://www.firstmayorshouse.org/ | email= | address=20 Station Place | lat=36.6786 | long=-121.6576 | directions=next to the train station at West Market St. and Main St. | phone=+1 831 809-7175 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$7 for adults, $6 for seniors (age 60+) and $5 for kids under 18 | content=The I. J. Harvey House is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and his family. Learn about the history of early Salinas. Tours are available by appointment. }} ==Do== *{{do | name=First Fridays Art Walk | url=http://www.artistasunidos.org/Fridays.htm | email= | address=Oldtown Salinas | lat= | long= | directions=start at Main and Gabilan, look for balloons | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5-8PM | price= | content=On the first Friday of every month, stores and galleries in Oldtown Salinas throw open their doors. Over 50 venues are usually involved, and there are also many outdoor performances. See live music, dance, and other performances and consume light food and beverages while checking out the art. Look for the balloons on the sidewalk, denoting which venues are open. }} *{{do | name=Oldtown Salinas Farmer's Market | url= | email= | address=100 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=parking lot across from Steinbeck Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Saturday 9AM-2PM | price= | content=Organic and conventional produce vendors set up shop alongside sellers of clothes, jewelry, soap and other items every Saturday morning. Busier in summer than winter. }} * {{do | name=Wild Things | url=http://wildthingsinc.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Vision Quest Ranch | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Home to a number of animal "movie stars" and over 100 other wild and exotic animals. }} *{{do | name=Sherwood Hall | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Adjacent to Salinas Sports Complex, hosts plays and live musical performances including the Monterey County Symphony. }} *{{do | name=The Western Stage | url=http://www.westernstage.com/ | email= | address=411 Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=parking lot is on Alisal, across from San Vicente Ave. | phone=+1 831 375-2111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monterey County's largest professional theatre organization. }} * {{do | name=California Rodeo | alt= | url=http://www.carodeo.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Salinas Sports Complex, North Main St, adjacent to Sherwood Hall. Held in the third week of July in the heart of Salinas. Locals will correct you if you refer to the ROW-dee-oh; the preferred local pronunciation is row-DAY-oh. }} * {{do | name=Twin Creeks golf course | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers players world class golf and pristine scenery. Twin Creeks is a 9-hole course, consisting of four par four holes and five par threes. It offers a 31-par challenge with a 30-station night lighted driving range, practice green, and practice sand bunker. }} * {{do | name=Salinas Fairways | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another golfing option in the city limits. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Tatum's Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=1 Maryal Dr | lat=36.6911 | long=-121.6476 | directions=in Sherwood Park, near N Main St and Hwy 101 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-01-19 | content=Large, popular, wheelchair-accessible playground for kids of all ages. Offers rubber pathways, chair-like adaptive swings, and playground equipment designed for children with and without mobility difficulties. Picnic tables and restrooms. }} ==Buy== The Salinas Auto Mall, Northridge, Westridge, Harden Ranch Plaza, Santa Rita Plaza and Sherwood shopping centers cater to shoppers with a variety of needs. Oldtown Salinas draws antique lovers and a specialty gift clientele. * {{buy | name=Northridge Mall | alt= | url=http://www.shop-northridge-mall.com | email= | address=796 Northridge Mall | lat=36.7176 | long=-121.658 | directions= | phone=+1 831-449-7226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Northridge Mall | image=Northridge Mall north entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q7059655 | content=The largest mall in Monterey County with over 120 stores. The mall hosts a Century movie theater, Sears, JCPenney and Macy's department stores, mall shops and restaurants. If you are looking for your typical mall experience, a food court, or need a new pair of jeans, this is the place. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Steinbeck House | alt= | url=http://www.steinbeckhouse.com/ | email= | address=132 Central Ave | lat= | long= | directions=two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tu-Sa 11:30AM-2PM. A luncheon restaurant in John Steinbeck's boyhood home. }} * {{eat | name=Tico's Tacos | alt= | url= | email= | address=901 S Main St | lat=36.6641 | long=-121.6592 | directions= | phone=+1 831-758-8064 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-15 | content= }} *{{eat | name=Monterey Coast Brewing Company | url= | email= | address=165 Main Street, 93901 | lat= | long= | directions=Near the corner of Main and Gabilan | phone=+1 831-758-2337 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monterey Coast Brewing Company brews excellent beer. They serve good pizzas and solid pub food. Make sure to have either the grilled or deep-fried artichokes; both are excellent. }} *{{eat | name=First Awakenings | url=http://www.firstawakenings.net/ | email=goodmorning@firstawakenings.net | address=171 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 784-1125 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mon–Sun 7AM–2PM | price= | content=Popular breakfast spot, with friendly service. }} *{{eat | name=Growers Pub | alt=Pubs Prime Rib | url=http://www.growerspub.com | email= | address=227 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM - 9PM | price=$25.00 | content=Prime Rib, Steaks, Santa Lucia wines American Family cuisine }} * {{eat | name=El Charrito | alt= | url=https://www.elcharrito.com/ | email= | address=122 W Market St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831-424-9446 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$4 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Popular and affordable Mexican takeout spot, specializing in burritos. There's often a line out the door and around the building on weekends. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=A Taste of Monterey | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Oldtown Salinas. Sample Monterey County wines. }} *{{drink | name=Gold Leaf Spice & Teas | url= | email= | address=8 West Gabilan St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831-753-7700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tea bar where you can try 105 fresh loose leaf teas, 149 spices and herbs and 12 flavored olive oils. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hanns Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05569.html | email= | address=175 Kern St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 784-0176 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 772-0292 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05607.html | email= | address=187 Kern St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 751-6411 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 751-6890 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Courtyard Salinas Monterey | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/SNSCY | email= | address=17225 El Rancho Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 775-0491 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 775-0493 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/salex | email= | address=131 John St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 757-1020 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Salinas North - Monterey Area | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.salinas.1370.html | email= | address=140 Kern St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 753-1711 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 424-5187 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Salinas South - Monterey Area | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.salinas.639.html | email= | address=1257 De La Torre Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 757-3077 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 424-5185 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Residence Inn Salinas Monterey | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/SNSRI | email= | address=17215 El Rancho Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 775-0410 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 775-0411 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Salinas | alt= | url=http://www.travelodge.com/hotels/california/salinas/travelodge-salinas/hotel-overview | email= | address=109 John St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831 424-4801 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 758-1300 | checkin=noon | checkout=3PM | price= | lastedit=2016-04-09 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Salinas | url=http://www.hiesalinas.com | email= | address=195 Kern St, 93905 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 831-737-1160 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * '''[[Big Sur]]''' is a sparsely settled coastal region known for its breathtaking scenery, and is popular for hiking and camping. It is about 45 minutes southwest of Salinas. * '''[[Santa Cruz (California)|Santa Cruz]]''' is a college town known for its hippie-crunchy vibe. It is an hour northwest of Salinas by car. * '''[[Monterey (California)|Monterey]]''' - Located 20 miles southwest of Salinas, Monterey was founded in 1770 and served as the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico, was a bustling fishing port until the 1950s, and is now a major tourist destination. Attractions include a pier filled with seafood restaurants, a world-class aquarium, a harbor that is home to an enormous number of seabirds, sea lions, sea otters, seals, and other marine life, the historic Cannery Row, and opportunities for whale watching, kayaking, or other excursions into Monterey Bay. * '''[[Soledad]]''' - Located 26 miles southeast of Salinas on Highway 101, Soledad is the western gateway to [[Pinnacles National Park]] and also home to Mission Soledad, one of 21 [[El Camino Real|historic Spanish missions]] in California. The town is also home to several wineries, with tasting rooms that offer magnificent views over the Santa Lucia Highlands and the Salinas Valley. {{routebox | image1=US 101.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] | minorl1=[[San Juan Bautista]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Luis Obispo]] | minorr1=[[Soledad]] | image2=California 68.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Pacific Grove]] | minorl2=[[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} {{geo|36.67778|-121.65556|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Monterey County}} {{usablecity}} m0e0j3141f4y8pd2q1acbwkwojfsukb 0 30932 4492005 4490817 2022-07-28T23:58:28Z Debeaufort1 2273728 Added information wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San_Blas_banner.jpg}} The '''San Blas Islands''' is a group of islands just off the Caribbean coast of Eastern [[Panama]]. The indigenous Kuna Yala tribe have self-governing authority over the islands. [[File:Panama - panoramio (17).jpg|thumb|Island life]] ==Understand== The local people, the Kuna, are a wonderful example of an how an indigenous people continue to flourish and practice their age-old customs surrounded by the modern world. They are friendly and mostly welcoming to tourists. The Kuna self-govern the ''comarca Kuna Yala'' which essentially comprises of the islands and the neighboring mainland and extends all the way down along the coast to the border with [[Colombia]]. Most of the 365 islands and cays are uninhabited, some are densely populated and probably not too attractive for tourists, and the rest usually have only a few buildings for the family that lives on the island and some facilities for tourists. Not all the islands have power generators. In any case, electricity is usually shut down at night. Then, the moon and stars provide the only light. ==Talk== Tulekaya is the first language of the indigenous people of San Blas. The language is only written phonetically, i.e., you will find the same word written in many ways like islands of "Gardi" and "Cartí" which refers to the same place. The younger generation is for the most part being schooled in Spanish in Panamanian-run public schools and therefore is fluent in Spanish. Generally, anybody who is professionally interacting with tourists will be fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of English is, however, very limited. In the more remote villages of Kuna Yala you may find that even knowledge of Spanish is much more limited. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{Infobox|Check list when going by boat| '''Safety''': # Experienced licensed captain # Life vests in good repair for all passengers and crew # Life raft # Dingy with a motor large enough to push the boat in an emergency # EPIRB – Emergency Positioning Indicator Radio Beacon # Fire extinguishers – up-to-date # Flares # VHF radio # HF radio or sat phone # GPS – more than one # Charts – electronic and paper # Autopilot – with backup, a must if the captain doesn’t have crew # Crew – more than one experienced person on board # Number of passengers vs. size of boat (many overcrowded) # Adequate water supply # Man Overboard device and procedure # Medical Kit # Safety briefing '''Comfort''': # Number of passengers vs. size of boat – do the math # Cleanliness – a spotless boat is usually well maintained as well # Toilet facilities # Refrigeration – cold drinks # Number of comfortable berths # Chef – quality of food # Entertainment – Music, TV, Movies, Books # Fishing gear # Snorkeling gear # Friendly atmosphere }} ====By sailing boat==== There are a number of different boating options if you want to get here to or from Colombia: 'Sailing boats' to/from Colombia/Cartagena (prices from [[Panama#Money|$]]600 for usually 5 days all incl). There are over 30 vessels operating this route. They vary widely in safety, comfort, and price. A person would be ill advised to book an 180 nautical mile ocean passage on a vessel he hasn’t inspected with a captain he hasn’t met. The waters between San Blas and Colombia can be challenging at times. Don’t depend on second hand information. Vessels depart regularly from Portobelo, Puerto Lindo, Carti islands and Porvenir. '''[http://www.itravelbyboat.com iTravel byBoat]''', based out of the San Blas islands knows most of the boats on the islands and arranges trips and transportation. Ave Maria Sailing offers a 5 night island hopping sailing adventure from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas island paradise. [https://www.avemariasailing.com Boat Panama to Colombia] '''[http://hostelmamallena.com Hostel Mamallena]''' in Panama City has excellent contacts throughout the San Blas area and can arrange transport, tours and accommodation anywhere you need to go. They also deal with some of the best sailing boats operating private charters in the San Blas Islands and between Panama and Colombia. '''[http://www.sailcolombiapanama.com/ Captain SailColombiaPanama.com]''' offers automated online reservations 24/7, plus advice from Captain Jack, a professional who knows about sailing this route. '''[http://captainjackpanama.com/ Captain Jack's Hostel Portobelo] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' in Portobelo is a wealth of information and hub for backpackers and sailboat cruisers alike. Because sailboat captains frequent the hostel/restaurant/bar, it is one of the best places in Panama to meet the captain of your perspective charter, inspect the boats, use internet, eat, sleep, as well as book day tours, kayaking, scuba, hiking, and snorkeling. '''[http://www.panamore.org Panamore]''' in Portobelo, contacts and organizes sailboat trips to San Blas or Cartagena whether you are by foot, motorbike or bike, amongst other tours and services. You can contact Francesco at +507 6739 1685 (he's got whatsapp) or info@panamore.org. ====By motor boat==== Coming from Panama City by land there are three ports: Barsukun (which only takes tourists to the islands,) Niga Kantule, and Dibin (which cater to tourists and locals alike.) All three are collectively referred to as Puerto Cartí or just Cartí (which actually is the group of islands across from the ports.) Niga Kantula charges a $2 port fee. If you go to Dibin and don't find a boat there you can walk a trail along the coast to Niga Kantula (200 m) and ask for transportation there without paying the fee. Boats from the islands arrive at about 15:30 at Cartí port. At that time there are plenty of boats available to go the islands. They charge per person and depending on the distance ($15 per person to go to Perro Chico, 45 min.) You can book your return trip at this time or do so from the islands which is advisable if you want to move between the islands and don't know from where you want to return yet. Small (but very fast: up to 400 hp) motor boats service the entire stretch from Cartí to Colombia. Both, Niga Kantula and Dinib might have direct departures to Puerto Obaldía (about $100, 6 hr) There is no schedule and there are sometimes no boats going there all day (though Friday and Saturday should often have departures,) so it is best to show up at sunrise and ask around at the ports. To go to Colombia you need to go to Puerto Obaldía where the immigration office is. The official rates ($90 to Puerto Obaldía as of October 2016) are posted at the Niga Kantule office (people at the office might tell you that that rate is a typo — which is nonsense — and that you should just go with ''El Negro''. You might also be told that this does not apply to tourists which is also not true since the document states explicitly that it applies to any passenger.) ''El Negro'' (+507 6105-2530, lives on Cartí Sugdub) goes to Puerto Obaldía frequently and charges about $110 per person. However, he has a fame of letting people down in the last minute and tries to talk you into staying at his very unattractive hostel while you're waiting for a departure that is always scheduled for the next day. The ''inspector'' at the Dinib port is very friendly and knowledgeable about which boats might leave or pass by today. He also has the phone numbers of most of the captains that operate in the area. When choosing your boat, make sure that it has a roof, otherwise you might get the sunburn of your lifetime. Also, ask the captain whether he is going directly or whether he is doing a service called ''cedulación''. In the latter case, the journey to Puerto Obaldía might take up to five days. To remain in a stronger negotiating position, it is advisable not to pay the full fare upfront. If there are no boats all the way to Puerto Obaldía, you can also go to intermediate points and try again from there. Some of the destinations en route are (in that order): Cartí, Nargana/Corazón de Jesús, Maguebgandi, Playón Chico, Alligandi, Akwadup, Achatupup/Wakitupu, Isla Pino, Ustupo, Mulatupo, Caledonia (about $60, 5 hr), Carreto, Anachukuna (+507 6065-0001 goes infrequently), Armila, Puerto Obaldía (+507 6144-1221 goes infrequently), and La Miel (which is the actual border but has no immigration office.) From the last few ones, Puerto Obaldía is in a hiking distance on trails through the jungle. ====By cargo boat==== There are cargo boats that go infrequently between Porvenir, Cartí, and Puerto Obaldía (the frontier with Colombia.) They can take up to 8 days as they go along the cost mostly to buy coconuts from the various villages and islands. Most captains are very reluctant to take passengers; going into Puerto Obaldía, their paperwork is checked and they usually have no license to carry passengers. ($50 a day per person including food is a good price, but you might have to bargain). ===By plane=== [https://www.airpanama.com/home.php Air Panama] offers daily flights from Panama City-Albrook Airport (PAC) to the Kuna Yala region on the airfields/strips of Achutupo (ACU), Corazon de Jesus (CZJ), EL Porvenir (PVE), Malatupo (‎MPP)‎, Playón Chico (PYC) and Puerto Obaldía (PEU). Most of the flights are flown with very small aircraft, which can only take up to 20 people. Booking an flight ticket in advance is strongly recommended as there are few seats available. Average flight prices are $50–150. Some places do not have daily flights and you might have to wait a day or two. (April 2019) ===By helicopter=== Charter operators fly from Marcos Gelabert (Albrook) Airport in Panama City. Travel times range from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the destination. San Blas is a large area so when selecting an aircraft and location or landing zone to book a flight, be sure to have an idea about various locations in order to get a clear cost and landing zone. This is the most expensive but also safe and reliable way to access the corners of the archipelago. === By land=== From [[Panama City]] there is a regular road all the way to the ports of Cartí. Though a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary at all anymore, only registered vehicles are allowed on the final stretch of road. Several tour operators (ask at your hostel, or go with [http://panamatravelunlimited.com]) take you in a 4x4 from your hotel in Panama City to the ports of Cartí ($25 each way, 2 hr) You can also take a bus from the Albrook mall to the ''Cruce de Cartí'' (any bus to Agua Fría, Darién, or Cañitas should work.) You pay the driver directly ($3) but need a special card ($2.50 + $0.10) to get to the platforms. You should be able to ask a local to borrow a card for a few cents. At the Cruce, cars pass by every couple of minutes to take tourists or goods to the ports. Many are willing to give you a ride for $10 (what locals pay) to $15 per person. On the road to the port everyone is charged a $20 ($7 for nationals) fee to enter the Kuna territory. From the ports you can go to the islands or towards Colombia by boat (see above.) ==See== The San Blas offers a large array of sights. Starting with the fascinating people, incredible seascapes, colorful reefs and islands, to the abundant sea life in its waters and wildlife on the mainland. There are continuous festivals and gatherings occurring at villages that visitors can witness to get a glimpse of the culture. Numerous Kuna villages offer visitors multiple opportunities for various glimpses at the daily lives of the Kuna. === Assudub Bippi === Measuring about 150 by 60 meters (500 by 200 ft) Assudub Bippi, also known as ''Perro Chico'', the island is small enough to swim around. Covered by palm trees, there are not many buildings on the island: a restaurant, basic cabañas, and plenty of space to pitch a tent ($8 per person.) There are clean restrooms and showers (free) and access to fresh water (free but you might want to use a filter if you plan on drinking the water.) The island is surrounded by a reef except for one side which has a great white sand beach for bathing. On that beach there is a sunken boat to explore with snorkeling gear (for rent, $5 per day.) Isla Diablo and another island are in swimming distance (but beware of the tidal currents that can be very strong between the islands.) As anywhere on the San Blas islands, nothing is for free. You get to pay a fee to use the hammocks ($7), the beach ($3), or seats ($5). === Assudub Dummad === Measuring about 120 by 60 meters (400 by 200 ft) Assudub Dummad, also known as ''Perro Grande'', is actually smaller than ''Perro Chico''. It features a spacious beach and there are hardly any building on the island: a house where the local family lives, a block with a shower and toilets (free,) and a well. There is plenty of space for camping and the vibe on the island is more relaxed than on Perro Chico maybe because the family does not charge for the picnic tables or seats. ==Do== If you snorkel, (Dog Islands) you will find a great variety of tropical fish in the shallow warm waters. This is not the case for the main villages that have their latrines where land and water. such that boat transport often is required. Many of the tiny islands with beautiful beaches have one member of the Kuna tribe on the island who collects $1 per person for use of the island for sunbathing or swimming. Be sure to bring small change with you and be prepared to be in the middle of nothing. ==Buy== The native peoples wear very colorful traditional clothing and make and sell beaded jewelry and ''molas'', which are creatively stitched squares and articles of multi-layered cloth that can be very elaborate and take weeks to make. They also incorporate the mola craft into clothing, shirts and other various articles which can be purchased. ==Eat== The larger villages in San Blas have small restaurants with limited menus. Villages also have small grocery stores that sell basic food items and beverages. Ice is very hard to come by in San Blas. Kuna hotels and lodges typically include meals as part of the stay. Meals usually include locally caught fish, crab and lobster. Available vegetables are typically the basics, tomatoes, carrots, yucca, onions and potatoes. Do not expect a wide variety of foods as the kuna diet is very basic and exposure to western-style foods is highly limited. ==Drink== Some of the islands have one small bar that caters to the locals and tourists alike. Ice is in short supply. Drinks, including beer and sodas, can be purchased at small stores on some islands. Water in most villiges is piped directly (unfiltered) from streams on the mainland, and is therefore unsafe as drinking water for tourists. As a non-native, beware of any locally-prepared beverages including: hot chocolate, chicha (fruit or vegetable-flavored drinks), chicha fuerte (alcoholic chicha), water, and ice. Follow sanitary practices with all eating utensils and plates/bowls, as they are likely washed using non-potable water. Tourists are advised to bring their own drinking water and drinking receptacles. ==Sleep== There are small and very rustic hotels on some of the islands, and due to the lack of restaurants, they offer all-inclusive meal packages. Also most hotels will include day trips to some of the smaller islands, where they will leave you alone for several hours to snorkel, sunbathe or swim. These Islands offer pristine white sand and crystal clear water, and coconut trees that offer natural shade from the hot sun. Be aware that all the accommodations are very basic, often simple huts made of sticks as rooms - which is also what the locals live in. You hear your neighbours, you might see them as the walls are a little see-through at night if the lights are on inside, and you share a bathroom with toilet and shower look alike. === At the Cartí Ports === There is no dedicated lodging at the ports. You can pitch a tent for free in a shelter at Dinib (there is a guard all night). As of late 2016, there is still a construction site for a school (yellow building) about twenty minutes walking before you reach the ports. The workers there have often hosted travelers who got stranded at the port for some reason. They might have a spare room (very basic but probably not worse than lodging on Cartí Sugdub island). The guys are mostly drunk, friendly, and harmless. === On Cartí Sugdub === The island of Cartí Sugdub (also spelled Gardi Suddub) is very well connected to the port ($1, 10 min). There are a few very unattractive hostels ($2-5). Cartí Homestay used to be a pleasant hostel but they are only rarely receiving guests now because of issues with the community. (Try to locate Germain if you want to stay with them.) ==Connect== WiFi is hard to find on the islands. Most of the San Blas islands are covered by +movil and Digicell, whereas coverage by Claro and Movistar is very limited. If you go further South towards Colombia, there is no cell phone coverage anymore (and some islands like Caledonia don't even have land lines nor eletricity) until eventually some Colombian cell operators start to service the area. ==Stay safe== The Kuna are usually timid, though friendly and welcoming of tourists. There is drug trafficking in this region, but it occurs without incident in almost all cases, using small fast boats that deliver drugs to the mainland from Colombia mainly late at night. There are almost never any incidents involving these drug runners locally. There are rumors that they "camp out" on vacant islands. This is patently false. The drug runners are typically interested in getting in and out as quickly as possible to dodge surveillance. The San Blas Islands is also a heaven for cruising yachts and sport fishing boats. Most of these yachts keep to themselves and rarely venture onto the village islands. For the most part, the San Blas Archipielago is extremely safe and tourist-friendly. ==Go next== * [[Puerto Obaldia]] * [[Capurganá]] * [[Turbo]] * [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.57|-78.82}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Panama}} ivy6q4ajlpl8lfysxeppa6j9h3u6o3j 4492014 4492005 2022-07-29T00:22:55Z Debeaufort1 2273728 Correction wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San_Blas_banner.jpg}} The '''San Blas Islands''' is a group of islands just off the Caribbean coast of Eastern [[Panama]]. The indigenous Kuna Yala tribe have self-governing authority over the islands. [[File:Panama - panoramio (17).jpg|thumb|Island life]] ==Understand== The local people, the Kuna, are a wonderful example of an how an indigenous people continue to flourish and practice their age-old customs surrounded by the modern world. They are friendly and mostly welcoming to tourists. The Kuna self-govern the ''comarca Kuna Yala'' which essentially comprises of the islands and the neighboring mainland and extends all the way down along the coast to the border with [[Colombia]]. Most of the 365 islands and cays are uninhabited, some are densely populated and probably not too attractive for tourists, and the rest usually have only a few buildings for the family that lives on the island and some facilities for tourists. Not all the islands have power generators. In any case, electricity is usually shut down at night. Then, the moon and stars provide the only light. ==Talk== Tulekaya is the first language of the indigenous people of San Blas. The language is only written phonetically, i.e., you will find the same word written in many ways like islands of "Gardi" and "Cartí" which refers to the same place. The younger generation is for the most part being schooled in Spanish in Panamanian-run public schools and therefore is fluent in Spanish. Generally, anybody who is professionally interacting with tourists will be fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of English is, however, very limited. In the more remote villages of Kuna Yala you may find that even knowledge of Spanish is much more limited. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{Infobox|Check list when going by boat| '''Safety''': # Experienced licensed captain # Life vests in good repair for all passengers and crew # Life raft # Dingy with a motor large enough to push the boat in an emergency # EPIRB – Emergency Positioning Indicator Radio Beacon # Fire extinguishers – up-to-date # Flares # VHF radio # HF radio or sat phone # GPS – more than one # Charts – electronic and paper # Autopilot – with backup, a must if the captain doesn’t have crew # Crew – more than one experienced person on board # Number of passengers vs. size of boat (many overcrowded) # Adequate water supply # Man Overboard device and procedure # Medical Kit # Safety briefing '''Comfort''': # Number of passengers vs. size of boat – do the math # Cleanliness – a spotless boat is usually well maintained as well # Toilet facilities # Refrigeration – cold drinks # Number of comfortable berths # Chef – quality of food # Entertainment – Music, TV, Movies, Books # Fishing gear # Snorkeling gear # Friendly atmosphere }} ====By sailing boat==== There are a number of different boating options if you want to get here to or from Colombia: 'Sailing boats' to/from Colombia/Cartagena (prices from [[Panama#Money|$]]600 for usually 5 days all incl). There are over 30 vessels operating this route. They vary widely in safety, comfort, and price. A person would be ill advised to book an 180 nautical mile ocean passage on a vessel he hasn’t inspected with a captain he hasn’t met. The waters between San Blas and Colombia can be challenging at times. Don’t depend on second hand information. Vessels depart regularly from Portobelo, Puerto Lindo, Carti islands and Porvenir. '''[http://www.itravelbyboat.com iTravel byBoat]''', based out of the San Blas islands knows most of the boats on the islands and arranges trips and transportation. Ave Maria Sailing offers a 5 night island hopping sailing adventure from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas islands. [https://www.avemariasailing.com Boat Panama to Colombia] '''[http://hostelmamallena.com Hostel Mamallena]''' in Panama City has excellent contacts throughout the San Blas area and can arrange transport, tours and accommodation anywhere you need to go. They also deal with some of the best sailing boats operating private charters in the San Blas Islands and between Panama and Colombia. '''[http://www.sailcolombiapanama.com/ Captain SailColombiaPanama.com]''' offers automated online reservations 24/7, plus advice from Captain Jack, a professional who knows about sailing this route. '''[http://captainjackpanama.com/ Captain Jack's Hostel Portobelo] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' in Portobelo is a wealth of information and hub for backpackers and sailboat cruisers alike. Because sailboat captains frequent the hostel/restaurant/bar, it is one of the best places in Panama to meet the captain of your perspective charter, inspect the boats, use internet, eat, sleep, as well as book day tours, kayaking, scuba, hiking, and snorkeling. '''[http://www.panamore.org Panamore]''' in Portobelo, contacts and organizes sailboat trips to San Blas or Cartagena whether you are by foot, motorbike or bike, amongst other tours and services. You can contact Francesco at +507 6739 1685 (he's got whatsapp) or info@panamore.org. ====By motor boat==== Coming from Panama City by land there are three ports: Barsukun (which only takes tourists to the islands,) Niga Kantule, and Dibin (which cater to tourists and locals alike.) All three are collectively referred to as Puerto Cartí or just Cartí (which actually is the group of islands across from the ports.) Niga Kantula charges a $2 port fee. If you go to Dibin and don't find a boat there you can walk a trail along the coast to Niga Kantula (200 m) and ask for transportation there without paying the fee. Boats from the islands arrive at about 15:30 at Cartí port. At that time there are plenty of boats available to go the islands. They charge per person and depending on the distance ($15 per person to go to Perro Chico, 45 min.) You can book your return trip at this time or do so from the islands which is advisable if you want to move between the islands and don't know from where you want to return yet. Small (but very fast: up to 400 hp) motor boats service the entire stretch from Cartí to Colombia. Both, Niga Kantula and Dinib might have direct departures to Puerto Obaldía (about $100, 6 hr) There is no schedule and there are sometimes no boats going there all day (though Friday and Saturday should often have departures,) so it is best to show up at sunrise and ask around at the ports. To go to Colombia you need to go to Puerto Obaldía where the immigration office is. The official rates ($90 to Puerto Obaldía as of October 2016) are posted at the Niga Kantule office (people at the office might tell you that that rate is a typo — which is nonsense — and that you should just go with ''El Negro''. You might also be told that this does not apply to tourists which is also not true since the document states explicitly that it applies to any passenger.) ''El Negro'' (+507 6105-2530, lives on Cartí Sugdub) goes to Puerto Obaldía frequently and charges about $110 per person. However, he has a fame of letting people down in the last minute and tries to talk you into staying at his very unattractive hostel while you're waiting for a departure that is always scheduled for the next day. The ''inspector'' at the Dinib port is very friendly and knowledgeable about which boats might leave or pass by today. He also has the phone numbers of most of the captains that operate in the area. When choosing your boat, make sure that it has a roof, otherwise you might get the sunburn of your lifetime. Also, ask the captain whether he is going directly or whether he is doing a service called ''cedulación''. In the latter case, the journey to Puerto Obaldía might take up to five days. To remain in a stronger negotiating position, it is advisable not to pay the full fare upfront. If there are no boats all the way to Puerto Obaldía, you can also go to intermediate points and try again from there. Some of the destinations en route are (in that order): Cartí, Nargana/Corazón de Jesús, Maguebgandi, Playón Chico, Alligandi, Akwadup, Achatupup/Wakitupu, Isla Pino, Ustupo, Mulatupo, Caledonia (about $60, 5 hr), Carreto, Anachukuna (+507 6065-0001 goes infrequently), Armila, Puerto Obaldía (+507 6144-1221 goes infrequently), and La Miel (which is the actual border but has no immigration office.) From the last few ones, Puerto Obaldía is in a hiking distance on trails through the jungle. ====By cargo boat==== There are cargo boats that go infrequently between Porvenir, Cartí, and Puerto Obaldía (the frontier with Colombia.) They can take up to 8 days as they go along the cost mostly to buy coconuts from the various villages and islands. Most captains are very reluctant to take passengers; going into Puerto Obaldía, their paperwork is checked and they usually have no license to carry passengers. ($50 a day per person including food is a good price, but you might have to bargain). ===By plane=== [https://www.airpanama.com/home.php Air Panama] offers daily flights from Panama City-Albrook Airport (PAC) to the Kuna Yala region on the airfields/strips of Achutupo (ACU), Corazon de Jesus (CZJ), EL Porvenir (PVE), Malatupo (‎MPP)‎, Playón Chico (PYC) and Puerto Obaldía (PEU). Most of the flights are flown with very small aircraft, which can only take up to 20 people. Booking an flight ticket in advance is strongly recommended as there are few seats available. Average flight prices are $50–150. Some places do not have daily flights and you might have to wait a day or two. (April 2019) ===By helicopter=== Charter operators fly from Marcos Gelabert (Albrook) Airport in Panama City. Travel times range from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the destination. San Blas is a large area so when selecting an aircraft and location or landing zone to book a flight, be sure to have an idea about various locations in order to get a clear cost and landing zone. This is the most expensive but also safe and reliable way to access the corners of the archipelago. === By land=== From [[Panama City]] there is a regular road all the way to the ports of Cartí. Though a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary at all anymore, only registered vehicles are allowed on the final stretch of road. Several tour operators (ask at your hostel, or go with [http://panamatravelunlimited.com]) take you in a 4x4 from your hotel in Panama City to the ports of Cartí ($25 each way, 2 hr) You can also take a bus from the Albrook mall to the ''Cruce de Cartí'' (any bus to Agua Fría, Darién, or Cañitas should work.) You pay the driver directly ($3) but need a special card ($2.50 + $0.10) to get to the platforms. You should be able to ask a local to borrow a card for a few cents. At the Cruce, cars pass by every couple of minutes to take tourists or goods to the ports. Many are willing to give you a ride for $10 (what locals pay) to $15 per person. On the road to the port everyone is charged a $20 ($7 for nationals) fee to enter the Kuna territory. From the ports you can go to the islands or towards Colombia by boat (see above.) ==See== The San Blas offers a large array of sights. Starting with the fascinating people, incredible seascapes, colorful reefs and islands, to the abundant sea life in its waters and wildlife on the mainland. There are continuous festivals and gatherings occurring at villages that visitors can witness to get a glimpse of the culture. Numerous Kuna villages offer visitors multiple opportunities for various glimpses at the daily lives of the Kuna. === Assudub Bippi === Measuring about 150 by 60 meters (500 by 200 ft) Assudub Bippi, also known as ''Perro Chico'', the island is small enough to swim around. Covered by palm trees, there are not many buildings on the island: a restaurant, basic cabañas, and plenty of space to pitch a tent ($8 per person.) There are clean restrooms and showers (free) and access to fresh water (free but you might want to use a filter if you plan on drinking the water.) The island is surrounded by a reef except for one side which has a great white sand beach for bathing. On that beach there is a sunken boat to explore with snorkeling gear (for rent, $5 per day.) Isla Diablo and another island are in swimming distance (but beware of the tidal currents that can be very strong between the islands.) As anywhere on the San Blas islands, nothing is for free. You get to pay a fee to use the hammocks ($7), the beach ($3), or seats ($5). === Assudub Dummad === Measuring about 120 by 60 meters (400 by 200 ft) Assudub Dummad, also known as ''Perro Grande'', is actually smaller than ''Perro Chico''. It features a spacious beach and there are hardly any building on the island: a house where the local family lives, a block with a shower and toilets (free,) and a well. There is plenty of space for camping and the vibe on the island is more relaxed than on Perro Chico maybe because the family does not charge for the picnic tables or seats. ==Do== If you snorkel, (Dog Islands) you will find a great variety of tropical fish in the shallow warm waters. This is not the case for the main villages that have their latrines where land and water. such that boat transport often is required. Many of the tiny islands with beautiful beaches have one member of the Kuna tribe on the island who collects $1 per person for use of the island for sunbathing or swimming. Be sure to bring small change with you and be prepared to be in the middle of nothing. ==Buy== The native peoples wear very colorful traditional clothing and make and sell beaded jewelry and ''molas'', which are creatively stitched squares and articles of multi-layered cloth that can be very elaborate and take weeks to make. They also incorporate the mola craft into clothing, shirts and other various articles which can be purchased. ==Eat== The larger villages in San Blas have small restaurants with limited menus. Villages also have small grocery stores that sell basic food items and beverages. Ice is very hard to come by in San Blas. Kuna hotels and lodges typically include meals as part of the stay. Meals usually include locally caught fish, crab and lobster. Available vegetables are typically the basics, tomatoes, carrots, yucca, onions and potatoes. Do not expect a wide variety of foods as the kuna diet is very basic and exposure to western-style foods is highly limited. ==Drink== Some of the islands have one small bar that caters to the locals and tourists alike. Ice is in short supply. Drinks, including beer and sodas, can be purchased at small stores on some islands. Water in most villiges is piped directly (unfiltered) from streams on the mainland, and is therefore unsafe as drinking water for tourists. As a non-native, beware of any locally-prepared beverages including: hot chocolate, chicha (fruit or vegetable-flavored drinks), chicha fuerte (alcoholic chicha), water, and ice. Follow sanitary practices with all eating utensils and plates/bowls, as they are likely washed using non-potable water. Tourists are advised to bring their own drinking water and drinking receptacles. ==Sleep== There are small and very rustic hotels on some of the islands, and due to the lack of restaurants, they offer all-inclusive meal packages. Also most hotels will include day trips to some of the smaller islands, where they will leave you alone for several hours to snorkel, sunbathe or swim. These Islands offer pristine white sand and crystal clear water, and coconut trees that offer natural shade from the hot sun. Be aware that all the accommodations are very basic, often simple huts made of sticks as rooms - which is also what the locals live in. You hear your neighbours, you might see them as the walls are a little see-through at night if the lights are on inside, and you share a bathroom with toilet and shower look alike. === At the Cartí Ports === There is no dedicated lodging at the ports. You can pitch a tent for free in a shelter at Dinib (there is a guard all night). As of late 2016, there is still a construction site for a school (yellow building) about twenty minutes walking before you reach the ports. The workers there have often hosted travelers who got stranded at the port for some reason. They might have a spare room (very basic but probably not worse than lodging on Cartí Sugdub island). The guys are mostly drunk, friendly, and harmless. === On Cartí Sugdub === The island of Cartí Sugdub (also spelled Gardi Suddub) is very well connected to the port ($1, 10 min). There are a few very unattractive hostels ($2-5). Cartí Homestay used to be a pleasant hostel but they are only rarely receiving guests now because of issues with the community. (Try to locate Germain if you want to stay with them.) ==Connect== WiFi is hard to find on the islands. Most of the San Blas islands are covered by +movil and Digicell, whereas coverage by Claro and Movistar is very limited. If you go further South towards Colombia, there is no cell phone coverage anymore (and some islands like Caledonia don't even have land lines nor eletricity) until eventually some Colombian cell operators start to service the area. ==Stay safe== The Kuna are usually timid, though friendly and welcoming of tourists. There is drug trafficking in this region, but it occurs without incident in almost all cases, using small fast boats that deliver drugs to the mainland from Colombia mainly late at night. There are almost never any incidents involving these drug runners locally. There are rumors that they "camp out" on vacant islands. This is patently false. The drug runners are typically interested in getting in and out as quickly as possible to dodge surveillance. The San Blas Islands is also a heaven for cruising yachts and sport fishing boats. Most of these yachts keep to themselves and rarely venture onto the village islands. For the most part, the San Blas Archipielago is extremely safe and tourist-friendly. ==Go next== * [[Puerto Obaldia]] * [[Capurganá]] * [[Turbo]] * [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.57|-78.82}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Panama}} t4v6dyc5t6qxzfc4uv2x444ey82gcij 4492016 4492014 2022-07-29T00:24:28Z Ikan Kekek 36420 De[[tout]]ed, and correct me if I'm wrong, but someone who contacts people to arrange tours is going to charge more than if you pay the tour agency directly, so why should we list them? wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San_Blas_banner.jpg}} The '''San Blas Islands''' is a group of islands just off the Caribbean coast of Eastern [[Panama]]. The indigenous Kuna Yala tribe have self-governing authority over the islands. [[File:Panama - panoramio (17).jpg|thumb|Island life]] ==Understand== The local people, the Kuna, are a wonderful example of an how an indigenous people continue to flourish and practice their age-old customs surrounded by the modern world. They are friendly and mostly welcoming to tourists. The Kuna self-govern the ''comarca Kuna Yala'' which essentially comprises of the islands and the neighboring mainland and extends all the way down along the coast to the border with [[Colombia]]. Most of the 365 islands and cays are uninhabited, some are densely populated and probably not too attractive for tourists, and the rest usually have only a few buildings for the family that lives on the island and some facilities for tourists. Not all the islands have power generators. In any case, electricity is usually shut down at night. Then, the moon and stars provide the only light. ==Talk== Tulekaya is the first language of the indigenous people of San Blas. The language is only written phonetically, i.e., you will find the same word written in many ways like islands of "Gardi" and "Cartí" which refers to the same place. The younger generation is for the most part being schooled in Spanish in Panamanian-run public schools and therefore is fluent in Spanish. Generally, anybody who is professionally interacting with tourists will be fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of English is, however, very limited. In the more remote villages of Kuna Yala you may find that even knowledge of Spanish is much more limited. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{Infobox|Check list when going by boat| '''Safety''': # Experienced licensed captain # Life vests in good repair for all passengers and crew # Life raft # Dingy with a motor large enough to push the boat in an emergency # EPIRB – Emergency Positioning Indicator Radio Beacon # Fire extinguishers – up-to-date # Flares # VHF radio # HF radio or sat phone # GPS – more than one # Charts – electronic and paper # Autopilot – with backup, a must if the captain doesn’t have crew # Crew – more than one experienced person on board # Number of passengers vs. size of boat (many overcrowded) # Adequate water supply # Man Overboard device and procedure # Medical Kit # Safety briefing '''Comfort''': # Number of passengers vs. size of boat – do the math # Cleanliness – a spotless boat is usually well maintained as well # Toilet facilities # Refrigeration – cold drinks # Number of comfortable berths # Chef – quality of food # Entertainment – Music, TV, Movies, Books # Fishing gear # Snorkeling gear # Friendly atmosphere }} ====By sailboat==== There are a number of different boating options if you want to get here to or from Colombia: 'Sailing boats' to/from Colombia/Cartagena (prices from [[Panama#Money|$]]600 for usually 5 days all incl). There are over 30 vessels operating this route. They vary widely in safety, comfort, and price. A person would be ill advised to book an 180 nautical mile ocean passage on a vessel he hasn’t inspected with a captain he hasn’t met. The waters between San Blas and Colombia can be challenging at times. Don’t depend on second hand information. Vessels depart regularly from Portobelo, Puerto Lindo, Carti islands and Porvenir. '''[http://www.itravelbyboat.com iTravel byBoat]''', based out of the San Blas islands knows most of the boats on the islands and arranges trips and transportation. [https://www.avemariasailing.com Ave Maria Sailing] offers a 5-night island hopping sailing voyage from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands. '''[http://www.sailcolombiapanama.com/ Captain SailColombiaPanama.com]''' offers automated online reservations 24/7, plus advice from Captain Jack, a professional sailor. ====By motor boat==== Coming from Panama City by land there are three ports: Barsukun (which only takes tourists to the islands,) Niga Kantule, and Dibin (which cater to tourists and locals alike.) All three are collectively referred to as Puerto Cartí or just Cartí (which actually is the group of islands across from the ports.) Niga Kantula charges a $2 port fee. If you go to Dibin and don't find a boat there you can walk a trail along the coast to Niga Kantula (200 m) and ask for transportation there without paying the fee. Boats from the islands arrive at about 15:30 at Cartí port. At that time there are plenty of boats available to go the islands. They charge per person and depending on the distance ($15 per person to go to Perro Chico, 45 min.) You can book your return trip at this time or do so from the islands which is advisable if you want to move between the islands and don't know from where you want to return yet. Small (but very fast: up to 400 hp) motor boats service the entire stretch from Cartí to Colombia. Both, Niga Kantula and Dinib might have direct departures to Puerto Obaldía (about $100, 6 hr) There is no schedule and there are sometimes no boats going there all day (though Friday and Saturday should often have departures,) so it is best to show up at sunrise and ask around at the ports. To go to Colombia you need to go to Puerto Obaldía where the immigration office is. The official rates ($90 to Puerto Obaldía as of October 2016) are posted at the Niga Kantule office (people at the office might tell you that that rate is a typo — which is nonsense — and that you should just go with ''El Negro''. You might also be told that this does not apply to tourists which is also not true since the document states explicitly that it applies to any passenger.) ''El Negro'' (+507 6105-2530, lives on Cartí Sugdub) goes to Puerto Obaldía frequently and charges about $110 per person. However, he has a fame of letting people down in the last minute and tries to talk you into staying at his very unattractive hostel while you're waiting for a departure that is always scheduled for the next day. The ''inspector'' at the Dinib port is very friendly and knowledgeable about which boats might leave or pass by today. He also has the phone numbers of most of the captains that operate in the area. When choosing your boat, make sure that it has a roof, otherwise you might get the sunburn of your lifetime. Also, ask the captain whether he is going directly or whether he is doing a service called ''cedulación''. In the latter case, the journey to Puerto Obaldía might take up to five days. To remain in a stronger negotiating position, it is advisable not to pay the full fare upfront. If there are no boats all the way to Puerto Obaldía, you can also go to intermediate points and try again from there. Some of the destinations en route are (in that order): Cartí, Nargana/Corazón de Jesús, Maguebgandi, Playón Chico, Alligandi, Akwadup, Achatupup/Wakitupu, Isla Pino, Ustupo, Mulatupo, Caledonia (about $60, 5 hr), Carreto, Anachukuna (+507 6065-0001 goes infrequently), Armila, Puerto Obaldía (+507 6144-1221 goes infrequently), and La Miel (which is the actual border but has no immigration office.) From the last few ones, Puerto Obaldía is in a hiking distance on trails through the jungle. ====By cargo boat==== There are cargo boats that go infrequently between Porvenir, Cartí, and Puerto Obaldía (the frontier with Colombia.) They can take up to 8 days as they go along the cost mostly to buy coconuts from the various villages and islands. Most captains are very reluctant to take passengers; going into Puerto Obaldía, their paperwork is checked and they usually have no license to carry passengers. ($50 a day per person including food is a good price, but you might have to bargain). ===By plane=== [https://www.airpanama.com/home.php Air Panama] offers daily flights from Panama City-Albrook Airport (PAC) to the Kuna Yala region on the airfields/strips of Achutupo (ACU), Corazon de Jesus (CZJ), EL Porvenir (PVE), Malatupo (‎MPP)‎, Playón Chico (PYC) and Puerto Obaldía (PEU). Most of the flights are flown with very small aircraft, which can only take up to 20 people. Booking an flight ticket in advance is strongly recommended as there are few seats available. Average flight prices are $50–150. Some places do not have daily flights and you might have to wait a day or two. (April 2019) ===By helicopter=== Charter operators fly from Marcos Gelabert (Albrook) Airport in Panama City. Travel times range from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the destination. San Blas is a large area so when selecting an aircraft and location or landing zone to book a flight, be sure to have an idea about various locations in order to get a clear cost and landing zone. This is the most expensive but also safe and reliable way to access the corners of the archipelago. === By land=== From [[Panama City]] there is a regular road all the way to the ports of Cartí. Though a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary at all anymore, only registered vehicles are allowed on the final stretch of road. Several tour operators (ask at your hostel, or go with [http://panamatravelunlimited.com]) take you in a 4x4 from your hotel in Panama City to the ports of Cartí ($25 each way, 2 hr) You can also take a bus from the Albrook mall to the ''Cruce de Cartí'' (any bus to Agua Fría, Darién, or Cañitas should work.) You pay the driver directly ($3) but need a special card ($2.50 + $0.10) to get to the platforms. You should be able to ask a local to borrow a card for a few cents. At the Cruce, cars pass by every couple of minutes to take tourists or goods to the ports. Many are willing to give you a ride for $10 (what locals pay) to $15 per person. On the road to the port everyone is charged a $20 ($7 for nationals) fee to enter the Kuna territory. From the ports you can go to the islands or towards Colombia by boat (see above.) ==See== The San Blas offers a large array of sights. Starting with the fascinating people, incredible seascapes, colorful reefs and islands, to the abundant sea life in its waters and wildlife on the mainland. There are continuous festivals and gatherings occurring at villages that visitors can witness to get a glimpse of the culture. Numerous Kuna villages offer visitors multiple opportunities for various glimpses at the daily lives of the Kuna. === Assudub Bippi === Measuring about 150 by 60 meters (500 by 200 ft) Assudub Bippi, also known as ''Perro Chico'', the island is small enough to swim around. Covered by palm trees, there are not many buildings on the island: a restaurant, basic cabañas, and plenty of space to pitch a tent ($8 per person.) There are clean restrooms and showers (free) and access to fresh water (free but you might want to use a filter if you plan on drinking the water.) The island is surrounded by a reef except for one side which has a great white sand beach for bathing. On that beach there is a sunken boat to explore with snorkeling gear (for rent, $5 per day.) Isla Diablo and another island are in swimming distance (but beware of the tidal currents that can be very strong between the islands.) As anywhere on the San Blas islands, nothing is for free. You get to pay a fee to use the hammocks ($7), the beach ($3), or seats ($5). === Assudub Dummad === Measuring about 120 by 60 meters (400 by 200 ft) Assudub Dummad, also known as ''Perro Grande'', is actually smaller than ''Perro Chico''. It features a spacious beach and there are hardly any building on the island: a house where the local family lives, a block with a shower and toilets (free,) and a well. There is plenty of space for camping and the vibe on the island is more relaxed than on Perro Chico maybe because the family does not charge for the picnic tables or seats. ==Do== If you snorkel, (Dog Islands) you will find a great variety of tropical fish in the shallow warm waters. This is not the case for the main villages that have their latrines where land and water. such that boat transport often is required. Many of the tiny islands with beautiful beaches have one member of the Kuna tribe on the island who collects $1 per person for use of the island for sunbathing or swimming. Be sure to bring small change with you and be prepared to be in the middle of nothing. ==Buy== The native peoples wear very colorful traditional clothing and make and sell beaded jewelry and ''molas'', which are creatively stitched squares and articles of multi-layered cloth that can be very elaborate and take weeks to make. They also incorporate the mola craft into clothing, shirts and other various articles which can be purchased. ==Eat== The larger villages in San Blas have small restaurants with limited menus. Villages also have small grocery stores that sell basic food items and beverages. Ice is very hard to come by in San Blas. Kuna hotels and lodges typically include meals as part of the stay. Meals usually include locally caught fish, crab and lobster. Available vegetables are typically the basics, tomatoes, carrots, yucca, onions and potatoes. Do not expect a wide variety of foods as the kuna diet is very basic and exposure to western-style foods is highly limited. ==Drink== Some of the islands have one small bar that caters to the locals and tourists alike. Ice is in short supply. Drinks, including beer and sodas, can be purchased at small stores on some islands. Water in most villiges is piped directly (unfiltered) from streams on the mainland, and is therefore unsafe as drinking water for tourists. As a non-native, beware of any locally-prepared beverages including: hot chocolate, chicha (fruit or vegetable-flavored drinks), chicha fuerte (alcoholic chicha), water, and ice. Follow sanitary practices with all eating utensils and plates/bowls, as they are likely washed using non-potable water. Tourists are advised to bring their own drinking water and drinking receptacles. ==Sleep== There are small and very rustic hotels on some of the islands, and due to the lack of restaurants, they offer all-inclusive meal packages. Also most hotels will include day trips to some of the smaller islands, where they will leave you alone for several hours to snorkel, sunbathe or swim. These Islands offer pristine white sand and crystal clear water, and coconut trees that offer natural shade from the hot sun. Be aware that all the accommodations are very basic, often simple huts made of sticks as rooms - which is also what the locals live in. You hear your neighbours, you might see them as the walls are a little see-through at night if the lights are on inside, and you share a bathroom with toilet and shower look alike. === At the Cartí Ports === There is no dedicated lodging at the ports. You can pitch a tent for free in a shelter at Dinib (there is a guard all night). As of late 2016, there is still a construction site for a school (yellow building) about twenty minutes walking before you reach the ports. The workers there have often hosted travelers who got stranded at the port for some reason. They might have a spare room (very basic but probably not worse than lodging on Cartí Sugdub island). The guys are mostly drunk, friendly, and harmless. === On Cartí Sugdub === The island of Cartí Sugdub (also spelled Gardi Suddub) is very well connected to the port ($1, 10 min). There are a few very unattractive hostels ($2-5). Cartí Homestay used to be a pleasant hostel but they are only rarely receiving guests now because of issues with the community. (Try to locate Germain if you want to stay with them.) ==Connect== WiFi is hard to find on the islands. Most of the San Blas islands are covered by +movil and Digicell, whereas coverage by Claro and Movistar is very limited. If you go further South towards Colombia, there is no cell phone coverage anymore (and some islands like Caledonia don't even have land lines nor eletricity) until eventually some Colombian cell operators start to service the area. ==Stay safe== The Kuna are usually timid, though friendly and welcoming of tourists. There is drug trafficking in this region, but it occurs without incident in almost all cases, using small fast boats that deliver drugs to the mainland from Colombia mainly late at night. There are almost never any incidents involving these drug runners locally. There are rumors that they "camp out" on vacant islands. This is patently false. The drug runners are typically interested in getting in and out as quickly as possible to dodge surveillance. The San Blas Islands is also a heaven for cruising yachts and sport fishing boats. Most of these yachts keep to themselves and rarely venture onto the village islands. For the most part, the San Blas Archipielago is extremely safe and tourist-friendly. ==Go next== * [[Puerto Obaldia]] * [[Capurganá]] * [[Turbo]] * [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.57|-78.82}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Panama}} 9sv78510d1zn4e51e3gnl4qriy3nv8v 4492022 4492016 2022-07-29T00:27:10Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Do */ I guess this is the intended meaning wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San_Blas_banner.jpg}} The '''San Blas Islands''' is a group of islands just off the Caribbean coast of Eastern [[Panama]]. The indigenous Kuna Yala tribe have self-governing authority over the islands. [[File:Panama - panoramio (17).jpg|thumb|Island life]] ==Understand== The local people, the Kuna, are a wonderful example of an how an indigenous people continue to flourish and practice their age-old customs surrounded by the modern world. They are friendly and mostly welcoming to tourists. The Kuna self-govern the ''comarca Kuna Yala'' which essentially comprises of the islands and the neighboring mainland and extends all the way down along the coast to the border with [[Colombia]]. Most of the 365 islands and cays are uninhabited, some are densely populated and probably not too attractive for tourists, and the rest usually have only a few buildings for the family that lives on the island and some facilities for tourists. Not all the islands have power generators. In any case, electricity is usually shut down at night. Then, the moon and stars provide the only light. ==Talk== Tulekaya is the first language of the indigenous people of San Blas. The language is only written phonetically, i.e., you will find the same word written in many ways like islands of "Gardi" and "Cartí" which refers to the same place. The younger generation is for the most part being schooled in Spanish in Panamanian-run public schools and therefore is fluent in Spanish. Generally, anybody who is professionally interacting with tourists will be fluent in Spanish. Knowledge of English is, however, very limited. In the more remote villages of Kuna Yala you may find that even knowledge of Spanish is much more limited. ==Get in== ===By boat=== {{Infobox|Check list when going by boat| '''Safety''': # Experienced licensed captain # Life vests in good repair for all passengers and crew # Life raft # Dingy with a motor large enough to push the boat in an emergency # EPIRB – Emergency Positioning Indicator Radio Beacon # Fire extinguishers – up-to-date # Flares # VHF radio # HF radio or sat phone # GPS – more than one # Charts – electronic and paper # Autopilot – with backup, a must if the captain doesn’t have crew # Crew – more than one experienced person on board # Number of passengers vs. size of boat (many overcrowded) # Adequate water supply # Man Overboard device and procedure # Medical Kit # Safety briefing '''Comfort''': # Number of passengers vs. size of boat – do the math # Cleanliness – a spotless boat is usually well maintained as well # Toilet facilities # Refrigeration – cold drinks # Number of comfortable berths # Chef – quality of food # Entertainment – Music, TV, Movies, Books # Fishing gear # Snorkeling gear # Friendly atmosphere }} ====By sailboat==== There are a number of different boating options if you want to get here to or from Colombia: 'Sailing boats' to/from Colombia/Cartagena (prices from [[Panama#Money|$]]600 for usually 5 days all incl). There are over 30 vessels operating this route. They vary widely in safety, comfort, and price. A person would be ill advised to book an 180 nautical mile ocean passage on a vessel he hasn’t inspected with a captain he hasn’t met. The waters between San Blas and Colombia can be challenging at times. Don’t depend on second hand information. Vessels depart regularly from Portobelo, Puerto Lindo, Carti islands and Porvenir. '''[http://www.itravelbyboat.com iTravel byBoat]''', based out of the San Blas islands knows most of the boats on the islands and arranges trips and transportation. [https://www.avemariasailing.com Ave Maria Sailing] offers a 5-night island hopping sailing voyage from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands. '''[http://www.sailcolombiapanama.com/ Captain SailColombiaPanama.com]''' offers automated online reservations 24/7, plus advice from Captain Jack, a professional sailor. ====By motor boat==== Coming from Panama City by land there are three ports: Barsukun (which only takes tourists to the islands,) Niga Kantule, and Dibin (which cater to tourists and locals alike.) All three are collectively referred to as Puerto Cartí or just Cartí (which actually is the group of islands across from the ports.) Niga Kantula charges a $2 port fee. If you go to Dibin and don't find a boat there you can walk a trail along the coast to Niga Kantula (200 m) and ask for transportation there without paying the fee. Boats from the islands arrive at about 15:30 at Cartí port. At that time there are plenty of boats available to go the islands. They charge per person and depending on the distance ($15 per person to go to Perro Chico, 45 min.) You can book your return trip at this time or do so from the islands which is advisable if you want to move between the islands and don't know from where you want to return yet. Small (but very fast: up to 400 hp) motor boats service the entire stretch from Cartí to Colombia. Both, Niga Kantula and Dinib might have direct departures to Puerto Obaldía (about $100, 6 hr) There is no schedule and there are sometimes no boats going there all day (though Friday and Saturday should often have departures,) so it is best to show up at sunrise and ask around at the ports. To go to Colombia you need to go to Puerto Obaldía where the immigration office is. The official rates ($90 to Puerto Obaldía as of October 2016) are posted at the Niga Kantule office (people at the office might tell you that that rate is a typo — which is nonsense — and that you should just go with ''El Negro''. You might also be told that this does not apply to tourists which is also not true since the document states explicitly that it applies to any passenger.) ''El Negro'' (+507 6105-2530, lives on Cartí Sugdub) goes to Puerto Obaldía frequently and charges about $110 per person. However, he has a fame of letting people down in the last minute and tries to talk you into staying at his very unattractive hostel while you're waiting for a departure that is always scheduled for the next day. The ''inspector'' at the Dinib port is very friendly and knowledgeable about which boats might leave or pass by today. He also has the phone numbers of most of the captains that operate in the area. When choosing your boat, make sure that it has a roof, otherwise you might get the sunburn of your lifetime. Also, ask the captain whether he is going directly or whether he is doing a service called ''cedulación''. In the latter case, the journey to Puerto Obaldía might take up to five days. To remain in a stronger negotiating position, it is advisable not to pay the full fare upfront. If there are no boats all the way to Puerto Obaldía, you can also go to intermediate points and try again from there. Some of the destinations en route are (in that order): Cartí, Nargana/Corazón de Jesús, Maguebgandi, Playón Chico, Alligandi, Akwadup, Achatupup/Wakitupu, Isla Pino, Ustupo, Mulatupo, Caledonia (about $60, 5 hr), Carreto, Anachukuna (+507 6065-0001 goes infrequently), Armila, Puerto Obaldía (+507 6144-1221 goes infrequently), and La Miel (which is the actual border but has no immigration office.) From the last few ones, Puerto Obaldía is in a hiking distance on trails through the jungle. ====By cargo boat==== There are cargo boats that go infrequently between Porvenir, Cartí, and Puerto Obaldía (the frontier with Colombia.) They can take up to 8 days as they go along the cost mostly to buy coconuts from the various villages and islands. Most captains are very reluctant to take passengers; going into Puerto Obaldía, their paperwork is checked and they usually have no license to carry passengers. ($50 a day per person including food is a good price, but you might have to bargain). ===By plane=== [https://www.airpanama.com/home.php Air Panama] offers daily flights from Panama City-Albrook Airport (PAC) to the Kuna Yala region on the airfields/strips of Achutupo (ACU), Corazon de Jesus (CZJ), EL Porvenir (PVE), Malatupo (‎MPP)‎, Playón Chico (PYC) and Puerto Obaldía (PEU). Most of the flights are flown with very small aircraft, which can only take up to 20 people. Booking an flight ticket in advance is strongly recommended as there are few seats available. Average flight prices are $50–150. Some places do not have daily flights and you might have to wait a day or two. (April 2019) ===By helicopter=== Charter operators fly from Marcos Gelabert (Albrook) Airport in Panama City. Travel times range from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the destination. San Blas is a large area so when selecting an aircraft and location or landing zone to book a flight, be sure to have an idea about various locations in order to get a clear cost and landing zone. This is the most expensive but also safe and reliable way to access the corners of the archipelago. === By land=== From [[Panama City]] there is a regular road all the way to the ports of Cartí. Though a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary at all anymore, only registered vehicles are allowed on the final stretch of road. Several tour operators (ask at your hostel, or go with [http://panamatravelunlimited.com]) take you in a 4x4 from your hotel in Panama City to the ports of Cartí ($25 each way, 2 hr) You can also take a bus from the Albrook mall to the ''Cruce de Cartí'' (any bus to Agua Fría, Darién, or Cañitas should work.) You pay the driver directly ($3) but need a special card ($2.50 + $0.10) to get to the platforms. You should be able to ask a local to borrow a card for a few cents. At the Cruce, cars pass by every couple of minutes to take tourists or goods to the ports. Many are willing to give you a ride for $10 (what locals pay) to $15 per person. On the road to the port everyone is charged a $20 ($7 for nationals) fee to enter the Kuna territory. From the ports you can go to the islands or towards Colombia by boat (see above.) ==See== The San Blas offers a large array of sights. Starting with the fascinating people, incredible seascapes, colorful reefs and islands, to the abundant sea life in its waters and wildlife on the mainland. There are continuous festivals and gatherings occurring at villages that visitors can witness to get a glimpse of the culture. Numerous Kuna villages offer visitors multiple opportunities for various glimpses at the daily lives of the Kuna. === Assudub Bippi === Measuring about 150 by 60 meters (500 by 200 ft) Assudub Bippi, also known as ''Perro Chico'', the island is small enough to swim around. Covered by palm trees, there are not many buildings on the island: a restaurant, basic cabañas, and plenty of space to pitch a tent ($8 per person.) There are clean restrooms and showers (free) and access to fresh water (free but you might want to use a filter if you plan on drinking the water.) The island is surrounded by a reef except for one side which has a great white sand beach for bathing. On that beach there is a sunken boat to explore with snorkeling gear (for rent, $5 per day.) Isla Diablo and another island are in swimming distance (but beware of the tidal currents that can be very strong between the islands.) As anywhere on the San Blas islands, nothing is for free. You get to pay a fee to use the hammocks ($7), the beach ($3), or seats ($5). === Assudub Dummad === Measuring about 120 by 60 meters (400 by 200 ft) Assudub Dummad, also known as ''Perro Grande'', is actually smaller than ''Perro Chico''. It features a spacious beach and there are hardly any building on the island: a house where the local family lives, a block with a shower and toilets (free,) and a well. There is plenty of space for camping and the vibe on the island is more relaxed than on Perro Chico maybe because the family does not charge for the picnic tables or seats. ==Do== If you snorkel in the Dog Islands, you will find a great variety of tropical fish in the shallow warm waters. This is not the case for the main villages that have their latrines where land and water. such that boat transport often is required. Many of the tiny islands with beautiful beaches have one member of the Kuna tribe on the island who collects $1 per person for use of the island for sunbathing or swimming. Be sure to bring small change with you and be prepared to be in the middle of nothing. ==Buy== The native peoples wear very colorful traditional clothing and make and sell beaded jewelry and ''molas'', which are creatively stitched squares and articles of multi-layered cloth that can be very elaborate and take weeks to make. They also incorporate the mola craft into clothing, shirts and other various articles which can be purchased. ==Eat== The larger villages in San Blas have small restaurants with limited menus. Villages also have small grocery stores that sell basic food items and beverages. Ice is very hard to come by in San Blas. Kuna hotels and lodges typically include meals as part of the stay. Meals usually include locally caught fish, crab and lobster. Available vegetables are typically the basics, tomatoes, carrots, yucca, onions and potatoes. Do not expect a wide variety of foods as the kuna diet is very basic and exposure to western-style foods is highly limited. ==Drink== Some of the islands have one small bar that caters to the locals and tourists alike. Ice is in short supply. Drinks, including beer and sodas, can be purchased at small stores on some islands. Water in most villiges is piped directly (unfiltered) from streams on the mainland, and is therefore unsafe as drinking water for tourists. As a non-native, beware of any locally-prepared beverages including: hot chocolate, chicha (fruit or vegetable-flavored drinks), chicha fuerte (alcoholic chicha), water, and ice. Follow sanitary practices with all eating utensils and plates/bowls, as they are likely washed using non-potable water. Tourists are advised to bring their own drinking water and drinking receptacles. ==Sleep== There are small and very rustic hotels on some of the islands, and due to the lack of restaurants, they offer all-inclusive meal packages. Also most hotels will include day trips to some of the smaller islands, where they will leave you alone for several hours to snorkel, sunbathe or swim. These Islands offer pristine white sand and crystal clear water, and coconut trees that offer natural shade from the hot sun. Be aware that all the accommodations are very basic, often simple huts made of sticks as rooms - which is also what the locals live in. You hear your neighbours, you might see them as the walls are a little see-through at night if the lights are on inside, and you share a bathroom with toilet and shower look alike. === At the Cartí Ports === There is no dedicated lodging at the ports. You can pitch a tent for free in a shelter at Dinib (there is a guard all night). As of late 2016, there is still a construction site for a school (yellow building) about twenty minutes walking before you reach the ports. The workers there have often hosted travelers who got stranded at the port for some reason. They might have a spare room (very basic but probably not worse than lodging on Cartí Sugdub island). The guys are mostly drunk, friendly, and harmless. === On Cartí Sugdub === The island of Cartí Sugdub (also spelled Gardi Suddub) is very well connected to the port ($1, 10 min). There are a few very unattractive hostels ($2-5). Cartí Homestay used to be a pleasant hostel but they are only rarely receiving guests now because of issues with the community. (Try to locate Germain if you want to stay with them.) ==Connect== WiFi is hard to find on the islands. Most of the San Blas islands are covered by +movil and Digicell, whereas coverage by Claro and Movistar is very limited. If you go further South towards Colombia, there is no cell phone coverage anymore (and some islands like Caledonia don't even have land lines nor eletricity) until eventually some Colombian cell operators start to service the area. ==Stay safe== The Kuna are usually timid, though friendly and welcoming of tourists. There is drug trafficking in this region, but it occurs without incident in almost all cases, using small fast boats that deliver drugs to the mainland from Colombia mainly late at night. There are almost never any incidents involving these drug runners locally. There are rumors that they "camp out" on vacant islands. This is patently false. The drug runners are typically interested in getting in and out as quickly as possible to dodge surveillance. The San Blas Islands is also a heaven for cruising yachts and sport fishing boats. Most of these yachts keep to themselves and rarely venture onto the village islands. For the most part, the San Blas Archipielago is extremely safe and tourist-friendly. ==Go next== * [[Puerto Obaldia]] * [[Capurganá]] * [[Turbo]] * [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.57|-78.82}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Panama}} gkpw8rw7hdi2ld1ae5o0yai0rdgldr8 0 31237 4492010 4473374 2022-07-29T00:20:17Z DaGizza 162256 /* See */ Updated listing for SLO Railroad Museum wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San Luis Obispo Banner.jpg|caption=}} '''[https://visitslo.com/ San Luis Obispo]''' is a city in [[San Luis Obispo County]] in the [[Central Coast (California)|Central Coast]] region of [[California]]. [[File:CerroSanLuis.jpg|thumb|400px|San Luis Obispo; Cerro San Luis (the hill for which the city is named) is on the right]] ==Understand== About half way between Los Angeles (200 miles to the south) and San Francisco (230 miles to the north), nine small but impressive volcanic peaks march down a valley of the Santa Lucia range to the Pacific Ocean. Nestled around two of these peaks is San Luis Obispo ("SLO", "slow", or "San Luis" to locals), a small college town that also is one of California's oldest communities. San Luis and its neighboring communities boast extraordinary resources for hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, swimming and surfing; outstanding natural beauty; a carefully preserved and thriving 19th-century downtown centered around a meticulously restored 18th-century mission; a small but thriving art gallery scene; and a large and growing collection of top-quality wineries. ===Getting Oriented=== San Luis Obispo is bounded by the imposing line of Cuesta Ridge to the northeast, the Irish Hills to the southwest, dramatic Bishop Peak to the northwest and Islay Hill to the southeast. The town clusters around the feet of the 1,000-foot Cerro San Luis, notably marked with a big white "M" (for Mission High School). Both locals and visitors frequently refer to Cerro San Luis as "Madonna Mountain" and a common misconception is that the "M" represents the surname "Madonna;" the famous Madonna Inn sits at the foot of the mountain and the city of San Luis Obispo negotiated public access to the peak with the Madonna family. Cal Poly sits hard against Cuesta Ridge (with its big white "P") and the downtown area runs from Cerro San Luis roughly toward campus around two parallel streets, Higuera and Monterey. Most restaurants, bars and shops are located on Higuera Street, nearer the Mission and Cerro San Luis; hotels are mostly located on Monterey Street, nearer the university but still within a mile of the central downtown. A few restaurants are located in the charming Railroad District, about 5 blocks east of Higuera via Santa Rosa Street, near the train station and youth hostel. * {{listing | name=San Luis Obispo Visitors Center | alt= | url=http://visitslo.com/ | email=visitorcenter@slochamber.org | address=895 Monterey St. | lat= | long= | directions=in the same building as the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, on the corner of Morro and Monterey Streets in the heart of downtown | phone=+1 805 781-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 10AM-5PM; Th-Sa 10AM-7PM | price= | content=The Visitor Center offers San Luis Obispo city maps, visitor guides, books about San Luis Obispo, and San Luis Obispo souvenirs. Welcoming Information Specialists are at the ready to answer questions and provide recommendations on what to do, see, eat and explore during your visit. }} <!-- ===Climate=== {{climate | align = none | units = imperial | janhigh = 61 | febhigh = 62 | marhigh = 64 | aprhigh = 66 | mayhigh = 69 | junhigh = 73 | julhigh = 76 | aughigh = 77 | sephigh = 77 | octhigh = 74 | novhigh = 67 | dechigh = 61 | janlow = 44 | feblow = 45 | marlow = 46 | aprlow = 47 | maylow = 49 | junlow = 52 | jullow = 55 | auglow = 55 | seplow = 54 | octlow = 52 | novlow = 47 | declow = 43 | janprecip = 5.0 | febprecip = 5.1 | marprecip = 4.0 | aprprecip = 1.4 | mayprecip = 0.5 | junprecip = 0.1 | julprecip = 0.0 | augprecip = 0.0 | sepprecip = 0.3 | octprecip = 0.9 | novprecip = 2.2 | decprecip = 3.7 | description = {{ForecastNOAA|San Luis Obispo|35.3056|-120.6619}} &#160;&#160; Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1981-2010)] }} --> ==Get in== {{mapframe|35.274|-120.663|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By plane=== San Luis Obispo has a one-terminal airport, {{listing | type=go | name=San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | alt={{IATA|SBP}} | url=http://www.sloairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.236944 | long=-120.641944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | wikidata=Q7414748 |lastedit=2021-06-26| content=Scheduled flights are available from [[Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport|Dallas]], [[Denver]], [[LAX|Los Angeles]], Portland, [[Phoenix Sky Harbor|Phoenix]], [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]], and [[Seattle Tacoma Airport|Seattle]] on Alaska Air [http://www.aa.com/ '''American Airlines''', and (http://www.united.com/ '''United''']. Taxis and Uber/Lyft is available, as well as rental cars, and the 1A and 1B city bus routes link the airport to downtown. }} '''[https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com/ Central Coast Shuttle]''' has 7 trips a day between the Los Angeles/LAX and Santa Maria Airport, about 35 miles south. This is a limited option, an Uber or ride from a friend must be procured, but may work in your situation. Air Charter or air taxi is another alternative, where you can catch flights to [[San Diego]] for the weekend, or to any large or small airport. Air charters and air taxis fly point-to-point, at the departure time, departure airport, and arrival airport of the passengers' choosing. Prices start around $150 for a seat on flights that might already be going to your destination, or go from $1,000 to $10,000 or more for a custom-chartered flight where you hire the aircraft to fly you directly to your destination, any time you want to go. On-demand flights, and seats on flights already chartered to/from San Luis Obispo are offered by [http://www.pacairtaxi.com/ Pacific Air Taxi]. Air taxi flights have a much shorter check-in time (typically just 15 minutes) than larger airlines, so you can just arrive and go. Travel time for an air taxi flight is usually 80 minutes from SLO to Sacramento. ===By train=== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} '''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak]''' serves the town with its [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/coast-starlight-train.html ''Coast Starlight''] service between [[Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle]] via [[Oakland]], the northbound and southbound trains meet in San Luis Obispo at about 3:30PM each day. Additionally, the [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html ''Pacific Surfliner''] serves San Luis Obispo from [[San Diego]] via Los Angeles once daily, with two more trips from [[Santa Barbara]] to [[San_Jose_(California)|San Jose]]. Amtrak also offers its Thruway bus service to San Luis Obispo from areas statewide including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Central Valley. Both Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner have been known to suffer spectacular delays, but they appear to be a thing of the past now. The Coast Starlight offers particular treats to travellers from both north and south. Those coming from San Francisco will penetrate the Santa Lucia range through the eight tunnels of the Cuesta Grade, the longest railroad grade west of the Rockies, just before disembarking at SLO. From Los Angeles, the route traverses the wild coastline of Vandenburg Air Force Base, which is otherwise inaccessible to civilians. Winter Coast Starlight travelers should enjoy great sunset views after departing SLO southbound. * {{go | name=San Luis Obispo station | alt= | url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/slo | email= | address=1011 Railroad Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Few blocks southeast of downtown, regional and local buses stops just outside | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3097664 | lastedit=2020-11-23 | content=Fully staffed station, with ticketing and checked baggage services, a waiting room, restrooms, payphone, vending machines. }} ===By bus=== [http://www.flixbus.com '''Flixbus'''] offers bus routes into SLO from Los Angeles and San Francisco. [http://www.slorta.org/ '''San Luis Obispo County's Regional Transit Authority'''] provides countywide bus transportation from as far south as [[Santa Maria (California)|Santa Maria]] up to [[San Simeon|Morro Bay/San Simeon]] and [[San Miguel (California)|Paso Robles/San Miguel]] in the north. '''[http://www.greyhound.com Greyhound]'''stops in Santa Maria, about 30 miles south. [https://www.orangebelt.com '''Orange Belt Stages'''] offers service to the Central Valley, including Santa Maria, Paso Robles, Hanford and Visalia. ===By car=== Since San Luis Obispo is home to the first ever motel (The Milestone Mo-Tel) it is definitely a car town. Both Highway 101 and Highway 1 run through town, with the two overlapping from San Luis Obispo until they split again further south in [[Pismo Beach]]. San Luis Obispo is the south end of dramatic [[Big Sur]] stretch of the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] (California Highway 1), inasmuch as the PCH rejoins Highway 101 in town. Highway 101 turns inland from San Luis, traversing the historic Cuesta Grade over the Santa Lucia Range to [[Atascadero]] and [[Paso Robles]], then onward through the Salinas Valley to the San Francisco Bay Area. Travellers opting for the very worthwhile scenery of Big Sur via the PCH should be aware that driving times are much longer than by the 101. ==Get around== Car is the easiest way to get around town and the larger region, but many locals opt to travel by bike or to walk within the city. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit SLO Transit]''' Services are reliable and cover most points of interest, but end at 11PM on weekdays and 8PM on the weekends. A trolley<!--what does that word mean here?--> links some of the hotels on Monterey Street to the downtown area. Click [http://www.SLOTransit.org here] for more information '''[http://www.slorta.org/ Regional Transit Authority]''' The county bus system. Mainly intended for travel to neighboring cities, with limited service inside SLO, but check if the stops and schedules work for you. ===By foot=== Walking is a great way to get around, especially if you're staying close to downtown. ===By bike=== SLO keeps improving its bike infrastructure every year. Several bike shops offer rentals and some hotels have bike available for use by guests. ===By pedicab=== '''[http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit SLO Pedicab]''' San Luis Obispo now has pedicab service. ===By taxi=== Taxi service is available from 234 Taxi (805-234-TAXI) but you certainly won't be able to hail a cab from a street corner; call for pick-up. ==See== [[Image:Mission_San_Luis_Obispo.jpg|thumb|250px|The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.]] [[File:WallOfGum.jpg|thumb|250px|The infamous wall of gum.]] [[File:MadonnaInnExt.jpg|thumb|250px|The Madonna Inn's ornate exterior]] * {{see | name=Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | alt= | url=http://www.missionsanluisobispo.org/ | email= | address=728 Monterey St | lat=35.2807 | long=-120.665 | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-6850 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 781-8214 | hours=Open daily winter 9AM-4PM, summer 9AM-5PM (closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) | price=Admission is by donation | wikipedia=Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | image=MissionSanLuisEntrance.jpg | wikidata=Q3304442 | content=Founded in 1772 by Junipero Serra, Mission San Luis Obispo was the fifth [[El Camino Real|Catholic mission in California]]. Still an active parish, it is in the middle of downtown on Chorro St and Monterey St, with its main courtyard interrupting Monterey St for a full city block. In addition to the church, there is a small museum; both are definitely worth visiting. The Mission is part of the '''Mission Plaza''' development, which incorporates San Luis Creek and a number of stores and restaurants. Walk from the Mission to the creek and up to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. }} * {{see | name=History Center of San Luis Obispo County | alt= | url=http://www.historycenterslo.org/ | email= | address=696 Monterey St | lat=35.280119 | long=-120.665026 | directions=across Broad St from the Mission | phone=+1 805-543-0638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day except Tu 10AM-4PM | price=Free | content=Housed in a beautiful library donated by Andrew Carnegie. There are three separate exhibit areas (two medium-sized rooms and a set of two much smaller rooms). There is a friendly attendant, and there is a good chance that you will find the exhibits interesting and worth looking at. For example, in October 2014, there were exhibits of impressive baskets by Native American tribes from the region and historic photographs of people and buildings in San Luis in the 19th and early 20th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=San Luis Obispo Museum of Art | alt= | url=http://www.sloma.org/ | email= | address=1010 Broad St | lat=35.279649 | long=-120.664873 | directions=on the west end of the Mission Plaza | phone=+1 805-543-8562 | tollfree= | hours=Every day (except Tu from Labor Day through July 3) 11AM-5PM | price= | wikidata=Q18325623 | content=Really just a relatively large art gallery (or a couple of galleries), with art for sale. You might or might not find it interesting, but admission is free. }} *Take some time to walk around the '''downtown area'''. It's changed rapidly over the past decade with the introduction of new developments and larger chain restaurants/stores, but still maintains a wonderful small town feel with the addition of pedestrian corridors between streets where you'll find locals hanging out. * Take a look at '''Bubble Gum Alley''' and leave some of your own chewed gum behind. Located on the south side of Higuera Street between Broad St. and Garden St. * Depending on the season, college basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and football games can be seen at the '''California Polytechnic State University''' (Cal Poly), in the hills on the northern end of town. Games are generally $5 for non-Cal Poly students. * Check out the eclectic '''[http://www.madonnainn.com/ Madonna Inn]''' to see the Pink Room and the famous men's bathroom's waterfall (the women's bathroom next door in the hotel's basement is equally flamboyant and at least as pink as the Pink Room). Located just south of downtown, it can be reached either by the Madonna Rd. exit off the 101 or by taking Higuera Rd south and turning right onto Madonna Rd. * {{see | name=SLO Railroad Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=1940 Santa Barbara Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-548-1894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-27 | content=Open every Saturday 10-4. Chronicles the history of the railroad in SLO County and how it shaped development. }} ==Do== [[File:MontanaDelOro.jpg|thumb|250px|Waves crashing at the Montana de Oro State Park]] *On Thursday evenings head downtown on Higuera St. for the weekly '''farmers' market''' where bands, college students, and local farmers pack the streets for several blocks to create one of the best known farmers' markets in California. On the first Thursday of every month, hundreds of spirited bicycle enthusiasts congregate near the intersection of Chorro Street and Monterey Street to celebrate a themed, downtown [http://bikehappening.org bicycle parade], which starts promptly at 9:30PM. *There are many places to '''hike''' and '''mountain bike''' in San Luis Obispo. The Santa Lucia mountains and the "Nine Sisters" offer many beautiful views of the city and the countryside. The two most popular hikes are Bishop Peak (no bikes allowed) and Cerro San Luis (multiple biking trails). If you're interested in other mountain biking trails around the county check out the list at [http://cccmb.org/ CCCMB], a volunteer organization that creates and maintains trails countywide. *Visit '''Montana de Oro State Park'''. Take Los Osos Valley Road 10 miles west of town to a park named one of the state's best-kept secrets by the L.A. Times a few years back, and with good reason; it's filled with an abundance of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails both along the ocean along the bluffs and inland into the coastal peaks; a dramatic cove with caves that kids and adults love; and miles of sandy beach and tidal pools. Trails range from casual ambles along the bluffs to the steep climbs up Valencia and Oats Peaks. Oats is the longer hike (about 5.5 miles) but more rewarding, as it offers views of Valencia against the Pacific, as well as northward and eastward to the Nine Sisters and Cuesta Ridge; the trail also is less steep. A terrific nine-mile loop can be made by continuing over the summit to the Coon Creek trail, then crossing back in front of the range along Rattlesnake Flats Trail. Take water! The "Mountain of Gold" also reigns as a popular out-and-back destination for the many road cyclists in the county, but cyclists ride westward early as strong winds pick up through Los Osos Valley in the early afternoon. *Walk or bike to '''Poly Canyon'''. Located on the north east side of the Cal Poly campus. Poly Canyon is a hilly, open, grassy area where many Cal Poly engineering and architecture students have constructed senior projects. The road up can be reached by taking the main road towards the Poly Canyon Village housing complex and taking a right before the road dips down the hill on a smaller road with a gate that quickly turns to dirt/gravel. Public vehicles are not allowed to drive on it, though be alert for university vehicles travelling up and down on occasion and student runners/cyclists. * Kayaks and other outdoor gear can be rented at reasonable prices by students and the public from '''Poly Escapes''' on the Cal Poly campus. Kayaking is possible in many places in the county, but the most exciting place to kayak is between Shell Beach and Pismo Beach where there are sea caves you can explore. There are guided tours of the so-called "Dinosaur Caves" available from several kayak rental shops in Pismo Beach. *{{do | name=San Luis Obispo Children's Museum | url=http://www.slocm.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nipomo and Monterey. The Children's Museum is an interactive, family experience, inspiring learning through play. Great for families with young children. }} *See a movie downtown at the '''Fremont Theatre''' or '''The Palm Theater'''. The Fremont is located downtown on Monterey St and has become an instantly recognizable landmark with its vivid neon signage. The beautiful classic main theatre room is used primarily for the largest movie being screened while the rest are shown in smaller modern theaters built in a hidden addition. '''The Palm Theatre''' is a local movie theatre that instead showcases the very best of independent, foreign, art house, and mainstream cinema. Located downtown on the corner of Palm and Broad, it is an easy walk and located next to two of the main parking garage facilities. The theater also boasts being one of the first fully solar-powered and plays host the annual [http://slofilmfest.org/ San Luis Obispo International Film Festival]. *The '''Performing Arts Center''' at Cal Poly hosts a range of concerts, theater, comedy, speakers, and other events, https://pacslo.org/Online/default.asp. *{{do | name=Go wine tasting in Edna Valley | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Follow Broad street out of town and vineyards will begin to appear on the left; in addition to the large namesake establishment, over a dozen smaller, high quality wineries are open for tasting. Explore the region between Edna Valley Road and Orcutt Road to the east. }} ==Buy== San Luis Obispo has a wide range of both local and chain stores at which to shop. In general the majority of local stores can be found downtown mixed in with smaller chains, while the larger box stores can be found in the two sprawling developments near the corner of Madonna Rd and Los Osos Valley Rd. * Downtown San Luis Obispo has many chain stores located along the main Higuera St and the pedestrian developments that branch off including The Gap, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, The Apple Store, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Banana Republic. * {{buy | name=Tom's Toys | url= | email= | address=682 Higuera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=805-541-2896 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-27| content=A locally owned toy store that resembles something out of a movie. Filled to the brim with toys that you'll likely recognize for your childhood, it's a fun place to visit both for small children and nostalgic adults. }} * {{buy | name=Cheap Thrills & Recycled Records | alt= | url=http://www.cheapthrills.biz | email= | address=563 Higuera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=805-544-0686 | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-27| content=It's best described as nerd heaven. They have a large selection of new & used music, videogames (ranging from current systems back to the Atari), table-top games, movies, audio equipment, comics, model supplies, and more. }} * {{Buy|name=Phoenix Books|address=986 Monterey|phone=805-543-3591|lastedit=2022-06-27|content=Two doors down from Boo Boo Records. A local bookstore filled to the brim with books.}} * {{buy | name=Boo Boo Records | alt= | url=http://booboorecords.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This long-time local music store features a large selection of CDs and vinyl records. They also frequently sell tickets to a few local venues and occasionally host small indie shows within the store. The store is located near the corner of Osos St and Monterey St. }} * {{buy | name=Dr. Cain's Comics | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A nice small shop specializing in comics, and Cain the owner is almost always there if you have any questions or want a recommendation. Some of the best customer service in town. Located near Marsh and Chorro. }} ==Eat== {{Eatpricerange|$10 or less|$10&ndash;20|$20 or more}} Due in large part to the dearth of affordable ethnic eateries (SLO is a very white town), dining in town will set you back a few dollars. None of the local restaurants stands out with a consistently good menu (with the possible exception of the pricey Koberl) although several have some great dishes. Consequently, a fun and satisfying way to explore downtown is to have an itinerant dinner, sampling appetizers, salads, and a main course or two at a variety of eateries. ===Budget=== *{{eat | name=Bliss Café | url=http://www.blisscafeslo.com | email= | address=778 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 547-0108 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 8AM-7PM, Th F 8AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-9PM in the cafe & Th 6-9PM @ the SLO Thursday Farmer's Market (right around the corner on Higuerra St.) | price= | content=Offers a "yogi style, karma free" vegan menu to provide healthy options for those seeking a conscious and compassionate life style. }} *{{eat | name=Jaffa Cafe | url= | email= | address=1212 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions=a few blocks north of the main dowtown, but worth the trek | phone=+1 805 543-2449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:30AM–8PM, Sa Su 11AM–8PM | price=$8-12 | content=Adnan serves great gyros, schwarma, and kifta sandwiches and platters; the kifta is particularly tasty. A good range of salads and sides are also available, and the grape leaves are Mediterranean heaven. Be sure to help yourself to the savory sauces at the counter. Phone in your order and take it to Mission Plaza for a great picnic. Can be very busy at lunchtime with the courthouse set. }} *{{eat | name=Kreuzberg, CA | url= | email= | address=685 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 439-2060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-11PM daily | price=$8-10 | content=This cavernous coffee shop/nightclub/restaurant/used bookstore/study spot offers a range of relatively affordable, tasty sandwiches for lunch; prices go up a little in the evening. It has a slightly edgy, intellectual vibe (photos of famous authors adorn the walls) and can be a pleasant place to spend an hour or two, sipping a coffee and sampling the games and books on offer. Kreuzberg (named for a hip neighborhood in [[Berlin]]) is a favorite study spot for Cal Poly students, and can become crowded around exam times. Live music is presented a few evenings a week. }} * {{eat | name=Linnaea's Cafe | url=http://www.linnaeas.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A long-standing downtown institution, Linnaea's has a wide variety of teas along with the usual cafe fare. The large patio and garden out back is an excellent place to relax, and the back room often hosts musicians and poetry readings. Delicious dinner is served five nights a week. Wi-Fi is available for free. }} *{{eat | name=Lotus Asia's Best | url= | email= | address=1819 Osos St | lat= | long= | directions=in the railroad district | phone=+1 805 439-1188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–W 11AM–9PM | price=$10-12 | content=Lotus offers Mongolian barbecue and fairly good Vietnamese food. The ''phở'' (beef noodle soup) is sometimes excellent, with plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables provided, and the ''bún thịt nướng'' (rice noodles and fresh vegetables with grilled pork) also is good. For a cheap tasty meal, get the chicken bánh mì sandwich, which is better than the pork bánh mì. The house egg rolls seem more Chinese-style than Vietnamese. }} *{{eat | name=Nona's Italian Deli | url= | email= | address=In Sidewalk Liquor Store on the corner of Osos and Pismo Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Nona's Deli serves a delicious meatball sandwich called the Godfather. Eat your sandwich across the street, in the shady, green grass of Mitchell Park. }} *{{eat | name=Splash Cafe | url=http://www.splashbakery.com | email= | address=1491 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 773-4653 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 7AM-8:30PM, F Sa 7AM-9:30PM | price= | content=A hip bakery that serves breakfast/lunch. Excellent baked goods and seafood lunches. Award-winning clam chowder. Be sure to check out the upstairs chocolaterie after your meal. }} *{{eat | name=Thai Classic | url= | email= | address=1011 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-541-2025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most authentic and tastiest Thai restaurants on the Central Coast. Meals are very moderately priced, ranging from $6 to $12. Any dish can be ordered spicy, on a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being the spiciest and not for the faint of heart. Dine in or take out. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Big Sky Cafe | url=http://www.bigskycafe.com/ | email= | address=1121 Broad St | lat=35.278459 | long=-120.664358 | directions= | phone=+1 805-545-5401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 7AM-9PM, Th F 7AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 8AM-9PM | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This used to be one of the best places to eat in San Luis Obispo but now the food is often disappointing and the service is bearable at best. }} *{{eat | name=Eureka! San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com/ | email= | address=1141 Chorro St | lat=35.279165 | long=-120.662467 | directions= | phone=+1 805-903-1141 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM - midnight | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This SLO outlet of a small California chain (6 or 7 stores statewide) serves some creative, tasty burgers made with grass-fed beef, and some very good salads. Vegetarian burgers and other sandwiches also are available. However, the excellent selection of craft beers and bourbons is the place's greatest strength. Can be crowded at mealtimes and nights when Cal Poly is in session. }} *{{eat | name=Firestone Grill | url=http://www.firestonegrill.com/ | email= | address=1001 Higuera St | lat=35.281216 | long=-120.660315 | directions= | phone=+1 805-783-1001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Corner of Higuera and Osos. Known locally as the best Tri-tip sandwich in the State of California. A must-have for anyone who wants to understand West Coast BBQ. Can be noisy - try for a table outside. }} * {{eat | name=F.McLintock Saloon & Dining | alt= | url= | email= | address=686 Higuera St | lat=35.278861 | long=-120.664922 | directions= | phone=+1 805-541-0686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Su-Th 7AM-9PM, F Sa 7AM-9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Popular saloon serves a range of quality California ranch food in huge portions. The pulled pork sandwich and "steak bites" are excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Sidecar | alt= | url=http://sidecarcocktail.company/ | email= | address=1127 Broad St | lat=35.278379 | long=-120.664259 | directions= | phone=+1 805-540-5340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-11PM, Sa Su 10AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content= This hip offering by the folks from Kreuzberg (see budget listing) serves an adventurous seasonal menu using fresh local "farm-to-table" ingredients; Sidecar may be the best value in town. Enjoy an excellent bloody mary along with brunch on the weekends. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Koberl at Blue | url=http://www.epkoberl.com | email= | address=998 Monterey St | lat=35.281843 | long=-120.661652 | directions=at the north end of the historic downtown, one block west of Higuera Street | phone=+1 805 783-1135 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This elegant downtown restaurant features "wine country dining" on the ground floor of an attractive Victorian-era office building near the courthouse. A great meal can be made from appetizers at the bar, which is one of the few watering holes in town not overrun by students. $23–50 for entrees. }} *{{eat | name=Luna Red | url=http://www.lunaredslo.com/ | email= | address=1023 Chorro St | lat=35.280220 | long=-120.663402 | directions=on Mission Plaza | phone=+1 805-540-5243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Novo's sister restaurant offers an exciting "global tapas" menu, serving such delights as duck confit crepes, spiced lamb kebabs, roasted beets with fennel, and stuffed piquillo peppers, all in small portions intended for sharing. Like Novo, it has a lovely patio, this one with a nice view of Mission San Luis Obispo across Mission Plaza; patio dining can be marred sometimes, though, by loud music from the restaurant next door. }} *{{eat | name=Novo Restaurant And Lounge | url=http://www.novorestaurant.com/ | email= | address=726 Higuera St | lat=35.279261 | long=-120.664270 | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-3986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Open until midnight on Saturdays, with last reservation time 9:30PM. This eatery is beloved by locals, although the expense of a visit is justified more by the truly lovely atmosphere than by the middling quality of the menu, which features "international" foods prepared with fresh local ingredients. Novo is most noted for its beautiful creekside patio; often overlooked is the romantic dining in the basement. }} ==Drink== *'''Bars''' The downtown area has many bars along Higuera street south of Santa Rosa ave, owing to the large student population. They are all an easy walk (or stumble) from one another. These start to become active around 10PM and on weekends will generally be quite busy up until 2AM. Options range from Martini lounge to Irish pub to wannabe LA nightclub. *'''Wine Tasting''' There are several award-winning wineries in SLO county, many of which offer free wine tasting. Brochures to guide you through the area are available all over town, but they are actually unnecessary. Drive on 101 into Paso Robles and turn on Highway 46 (either direction). There will be wineries on either side of the road. There are also a number of wine tasting bars in downtown SLO. *{{drink | name=Downtown Brewing Co | url=http://dtbrew.com | email= | address=1119 Garden | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-1843 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=2 story old brewery, has at least 10 homebrews from IPA, honeyblonde, blueberry. Happy Hour M-F 3:30 - 6:30PM half price and good late night specials during the week too! Also has lots of live music, from rock to reggae. }} ==Sleep== [[File:MadonnaInnCafe.jpg|thumb|250px|The cafe at the Madonna Inn]] Hotels along the entire California coast get booked up every weekend during the summer. Be sure to make reservations if you intend to stay in San Luis Obispo on a weekend in the summer. ===Camping=== *{{sleep | name=Camping | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Nearby at San Luis at El Chorro Regional Park, Morro Bay State Park, Morro Strand State Beach, Pismo State Beach, Montana de Oro State Park, and Cerro Alto Campground (U.S. Forest Service). }} ===Hotels and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Apple Farm | url=http://www.applefarm.com/ | email= | address=2015 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-2040 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$205/night | content=An upscale country style hotel with small but charming rooms and a wonderful restaurant that serves large, hearty breakfasts. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Royal Oak Motor Hotel | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05315.html | email= | address=214 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4410 | tollfree=+1-800-545-4410 | fax=+1 805 544-3026 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$165/night | content=An average motel with simple, clean, comfortable rooms in a convenient location. }} *{{sleep | name=Best Western Somerset Inn - San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.bwsanluisobispo.com/ | email=reservations@bwslo.com | address=1895 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-544-0973 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Renovated hotel, featuring stylish, comfortable accommodations, meeting space and California vacation packages. }} *{{sleep | name=Courtyard San Luis Obispo | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sbpcy-courtyard-san-luis-obispo/ | email= | address=1605 Calle Joaquin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-786-4200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$205 | content=One of the Marriott hotel chains; clean, spacious rooms and pleasant staff, as expected from a large mid-range company. }} *{{sleep | name=Embassy Suites | url=http://www.embassysuitesslo.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=333 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-549-0800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$109/night and up | content=Accommodations come with a complimentary cooked-to-order buffet breakfast, nightly manager's reception, parking, business center, fitness facility, and heated indoor pool and spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Garden Street Inn | url=http://www.gardenstreetinn.com/ | email= | address=1212 Garden St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 545-9802 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 545-9403 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180/night | content=A bed and breakfast with 9 rooms and 4 suites. A little expensive for the level of luxury, but it ''is'' the only lodging in the heart of old-fashioned downtown San Luis Obispo. }} * Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo, 1530 Calle Joaquin, +1 (805) 594-1445. *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/sbpex | email= | address=1800 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-860 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180/night | content=A reliable chain hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and a warm, friendly, helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Obispo | url=http://www.hostelobispo.com | email= | address=1617 Santa Rosa St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4678 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$40/night | content=A Hosteling International youth hostel with a homey feel, located within easy walking distance of downtown. For those who enjoy the communal vibe of a traditional hostel, this is by far the best option on a budget due to its combination of centrality, comfort, amenities and moderate cost. Family rooms are available. }} *{{sleep | name=La Cuesta Inn | url=http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-cuesta-inn-san-luis-obispo | email= | address=2074 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions=right off US-101, onto Monterey St. | phone=+1 805-543-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$130/night | content=The hotel provides each guest with a large clean room with 2 closets, two sinks, king bed, balcony, DVD player, coffee maker, mini-fridge, free continental breakfast with waffle maker, and free DVD rental from the lobby. }} * {{sleep | name=Madonna Inn | alt= | url=http://www.madonnainn.com/ | email=info@madonnainn.com | address=100 Madonna Rd | lat=35.2675 | long=-120.67472 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-543-9666 | fax=+1 805 543-1800 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$235/night | wikipedia=Madonna Inn | image=Madonna-inn-exterior-MCB.jpg | wikidata=Q3842409 | content=A fun and crazy theme-room hotel on the side of the road. Don't miss the cafe, if only for an overpriced breakfast, or the pool/hot tub. Have a wander around the grounds and peek in at the rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.san-luis-obispo.138.html | email= | address=1433 Calle Joaquin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 549-9595 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$60/night | content=A 1-star, no-frills motel with decent-sized, clean rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.san-luis-obispo.1373.html | email= | address=1625 Calle Joaquin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 541-6992 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 547-1152 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$45/night | content=Very much a budget hotel. Don't expect luxury, or even function, necessarily, but the price is right. }} *{{sleep | name=Peach Tree Inn | url=http://www.peachtreeinn.com | email= | address=2001 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-3170 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Petit Soleil Bed & Breakfast | url= | email= | address=1473 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 549-0321 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$150 | content=Claims to provide a touch of European charm and says that their 16-room inn offers an "amazing gourmet breakfast" as well as complimentary wine tasting and appetizers in the evening. }} *{{sleep | name=Quality Suites | url=http://www.qualitysuitesslo.com | email= | address=1631 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 541-5001 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$225/night | content=A very nice 3-star hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Sunbeam Motel | url=http://www.sunbeammotel.com | email=sunbeammotel@gmail.com | address=1656 Monterey St | lat=35.287678 | long=-120.652881 | directions= | phone=+1 805-543-8141 | tollfree=+1-877-338-8717 | fax= | checkin=3-10PM (call if you can't make it before 10PM) | checkout=11AM (though if you need more time, they're unlikely to rush you) | price=$49-69 plus tax/night for 1-2 people | content=A comfortable 15-unit motel close to the Monterey St. exit from the 101 Freeway and about a 15-minute walk from downtown. You may find your bed just a tad lumpy, but the rooms are big and everything is quite acceptable, especially for the price. Very nice, helpful managers, and you may be allowed to leave your car in the lot for the afternoon after you check out, if you ask nicely. }} * {{sleep | name=Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.vagabondinn.com/Hotels/San-Luis-Obispo-CA/Overview/313 | email= | address=210 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4710 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 541-1949 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * '''[[Avila Beach]]''' - Avila Beach is a small coastal community 10 miles southwest of San Luis Obispo that offers a number of quaint inns, spas and resorts. Point San Luis, accessible via a scenic docent-led hike or by trolley, is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1890 and is the only surviving Prairie Victorian on the West Coast. Visitors looking for relaxation can soak in nearby mineral hot springs or lounge on the sandy beach that gives the town its name. * '''[[Carrizo Plain National Monument]]''' - 75 miles east of San Luis Obispo, this remote national monument is home to the largest remaining native grassland in California. During wet years it boasts spectacular wildflowers in the spring, and Soda Lake is an important wintering area for waterfowl when precipitation is sufficient to flood the seasonal lakebed. The park is also home to Painted Rock, a Native American site that has been adorned with pictographs over thousands of years. Services are extremely limited, with just a small visitor center, two primitive campgrounds, and a handful of marked trails available. * '''[[Los Osos]]''' - gateway to Montana Del Oro State Park. * '''[[Morro Bay]]''' - 13 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, this coastal town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177 m) volcanic rock that dominates its harbor, but is also a great spot to see marine mammals and is home to one of California's oldest fine art and craft shows. * '''[[Paso Robles]]''' - Paso Robles is a historical resort town known for its hot springs that is 31 miles north of San Luis Obispo. This city's major industry is wine production, with vineyards located throughout the surrounding area. * '''[[Pismo Beach]]''' - This tourism-focused coastal town is located 13 miles south of San Luis Obispo. It has more than 65 restaurants and 30 lodging options, and draws visitors with its beautiful coastline, annual clam festival, and the thousands of monarch butterflies that gather to spend the winter in a grove at the edge of town. * '''[[San Simeon]]''' - 42 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, San Simeon is home to Hearst Castle, the impressive residence of the former media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, now managed as a state park with tours available daily. A massive colony of more than 20,000 elephant seals can be viewed onshore just north of town every winter. {{routebox | image1=US 101.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Salinas]] | minorl1=[[Atascadero]] ← Jct [[File:California 58.svg|18px]] [[McKittrick|E]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr1=[[Pismo Beach]] | image2=California 1.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2=Pacific Coast Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] | minorl2=[[Morro Bay]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr2=Merges with [[File:US 101.svg|18px]] → [[Pismo Beach]] | image3=Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Icon.png | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr3=[[Grover Beach]] }} {{geo|35.274|-120.663|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|San Luis Obispo County}} {{usablecity}} l2hei83raz936wmua3iqa676v8bsm1e 4492011 4492010 2022-07-29T00:21:02Z DaGizza 162256 /* Buy */ country codes wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|San Luis Obispo Banner.jpg|caption=}} '''[https://visitslo.com/ San Luis Obispo]''' is a city in [[San Luis Obispo County]] in the [[Central Coast (California)|Central Coast]] region of [[California]]. [[File:CerroSanLuis.jpg|thumb|400px|San Luis Obispo; Cerro San Luis (the hill for which the city is named) is on the right]] ==Understand== About half way between Los Angeles (200 miles to the south) and San Francisco (230 miles to the north), nine small but impressive volcanic peaks march down a valley of the Santa Lucia range to the Pacific Ocean. Nestled around two of these peaks is San Luis Obispo ("SLO", "slow", or "San Luis" to locals), a small college town that also is one of California's oldest communities. San Luis and its neighboring communities boast extraordinary resources for hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, swimming and surfing; outstanding natural beauty; a carefully preserved and thriving 19th-century downtown centered around a meticulously restored 18th-century mission; a small but thriving art gallery scene; and a large and growing collection of top-quality wineries. ===Getting Oriented=== San Luis Obispo is bounded by the imposing line of Cuesta Ridge to the northeast, the Irish Hills to the southwest, dramatic Bishop Peak to the northwest and Islay Hill to the southeast. The town clusters around the feet of the 1,000-foot Cerro San Luis, notably marked with a big white "M" (for Mission High School). Both locals and visitors frequently refer to Cerro San Luis as "Madonna Mountain" and a common misconception is that the "M" represents the surname "Madonna;" the famous Madonna Inn sits at the foot of the mountain and the city of San Luis Obispo negotiated public access to the peak with the Madonna family. Cal Poly sits hard against Cuesta Ridge (with its big white "P") and the downtown area runs from Cerro San Luis roughly toward campus around two parallel streets, Higuera and Monterey. Most restaurants, bars and shops are located on Higuera Street, nearer the Mission and Cerro San Luis; hotels are mostly located on Monterey Street, nearer the university but still within a mile of the central downtown. A few restaurants are located in the charming Railroad District, about 5 blocks east of Higuera via Santa Rosa Street, near the train station and youth hostel. * {{listing | name=San Luis Obispo Visitors Center | alt= | url=http://visitslo.com/ | email=visitorcenter@slochamber.org | address=895 Monterey St. | lat= | long= | directions=in the same building as the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, on the corner of Morro and Monterey Streets in the heart of downtown | phone=+1 805 781-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 10AM-5PM; Th-Sa 10AM-7PM | price= | content=The Visitor Center offers San Luis Obispo city maps, visitor guides, books about San Luis Obispo, and San Luis Obispo souvenirs. Welcoming Information Specialists are at the ready to answer questions and provide recommendations on what to do, see, eat and explore during your visit. }} <!-- ===Climate=== {{climate | align = none | units = imperial | janhigh = 61 | febhigh = 62 | marhigh = 64 | aprhigh = 66 | mayhigh = 69 | junhigh = 73 | julhigh = 76 | aughigh = 77 | sephigh = 77 | octhigh = 74 | novhigh = 67 | dechigh = 61 | janlow = 44 | feblow = 45 | marlow = 46 | aprlow = 47 | maylow = 49 | junlow = 52 | jullow = 55 | auglow = 55 | seplow = 54 | octlow = 52 | novlow = 47 | declow = 43 | janprecip = 5.0 | febprecip = 5.1 | marprecip = 4.0 | aprprecip = 1.4 | mayprecip = 0.5 | junprecip = 0.1 | julprecip = 0.0 | augprecip = 0.0 | sepprecip = 0.3 | octprecip = 0.9 | novprecip = 2.2 | decprecip = 3.7 | description = {{ForecastNOAA|San Luis Obispo|35.3056|-120.6619}} &#160;&#160; Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1981-2010)] }} --> ==Get in== {{mapframe|35.274|-120.663|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By plane=== San Luis Obispo has a one-terminal airport, {{listing | type=go | name=San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | alt={{IATA|SBP}} | url=http://www.sloairport.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.236944 | long=-120.641944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport | wikidata=Q7414748 |lastedit=2021-06-26| content=Scheduled flights are available from [[Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport|Dallas]], [[Denver]], [[LAX|Los Angeles]], Portland, [[Phoenix Sky Harbor|Phoenix]], [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]], and [[Seattle Tacoma Airport|Seattle]] on Alaska Air [http://www.aa.com/ '''American Airlines''', and (http://www.united.com/ '''United''']. Taxis and Uber/Lyft is available, as well as rental cars, and the 1A and 1B city bus routes link the airport to downtown. }} '''[https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com/ Central Coast Shuttle]''' has 7 trips a day between the Los Angeles/LAX and Santa Maria Airport, about 35 miles south. This is a limited option, an Uber or ride from a friend must be procured, but may work in your situation. Air Charter or air taxi is another alternative, where you can catch flights to [[San Diego]] for the weekend, or to any large or small airport. Air charters and air taxis fly point-to-point, at the departure time, departure airport, and arrival airport of the passengers' choosing. Prices start around $150 for a seat on flights that might already be going to your destination, or go from $1,000 to $10,000 or more for a custom-chartered flight where you hire the aircraft to fly you directly to your destination, any time you want to go. On-demand flights, and seats on flights already chartered to/from San Luis Obispo are offered by [http://www.pacairtaxi.com/ Pacific Air Taxi]. Air taxi flights have a much shorter check-in time (typically just 15 minutes) than larger airlines, so you can just arrive and go. Travel time for an air taxi flight is usually 80 minutes from SLO to Sacramento. ===By train=== {{seealso|Rail travel in the United States}} '''[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak]''' serves the town with its [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/coast-starlight-train.html ''Coast Starlight''] service between [[Los Angeles]] and [[Seattle]] via [[Oakland]], the northbound and southbound trains meet in San Luis Obispo at about 3:30PM each day. Additionally, the [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html ''Pacific Surfliner''] serves San Luis Obispo from [[San Diego]] via Los Angeles once daily, with two more trips from [[Santa Barbara]] to [[San_Jose_(California)|San Jose]]. Amtrak also offers its Thruway bus service to San Luis Obispo from areas statewide including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Central Valley. Both Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner have been known to suffer spectacular delays, but they appear to be a thing of the past now. The Coast Starlight offers particular treats to travellers from both north and south. Those coming from San Francisco will penetrate the Santa Lucia range through the eight tunnels of the Cuesta Grade, the longest railroad grade west of the Rockies, just before disembarking at SLO. From Los Angeles, the route traverses the wild coastline of Vandenburg Air Force Base, which is otherwise inaccessible to civilians. Winter Coast Starlight travelers should enjoy great sunset views after departing SLO southbound. * {{go | name=San Luis Obispo station | alt= | url=https://www.amtrak.com/stations/slo | email= | address=1011 Railroad Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Few blocks southeast of downtown, regional and local buses stops just outside | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3097664 | lastedit=2020-11-23 | content=Fully staffed station, with ticketing and checked baggage services, a waiting room, restrooms, payphone, vending machines. }} ===By bus=== [http://www.flixbus.com '''Flixbus'''] offers bus routes into SLO from Los Angeles and San Francisco. [http://www.slorta.org/ '''San Luis Obispo County's Regional Transit Authority'''] provides countywide bus transportation from as far south as [[Santa Maria (California)|Santa Maria]] up to [[San Simeon|Morro Bay/San Simeon]] and [[San Miguel (California)|Paso Robles/San Miguel]] in the north. '''[http://www.greyhound.com Greyhound]'''stops in Santa Maria, about 30 miles south. [https://www.orangebelt.com '''Orange Belt Stages'''] offers service to the Central Valley, including Santa Maria, Paso Robles, Hanford and Visalia. ===By car=== Since San Luis Obispo is home to the first ever motel (The Milestone Mo-Tel) it is definitely a car town. Both Highway 101 and Highway 1 run through town, with the two overlapping from San Luis Obispo until they split again further south in [[Pismo Beach]]. San Luis Obispo is the south end of dramatic [[Big Sur]] stretch of the [[Pacific Coast Highway]] (California Highway 1), inasmuch as the PCH rejoins Highway 101 in town. Highway 101 turns inland from San Luis, traversing the historic Cuesta Grade over the Santa Lucia Range to [[Atascadero]] and [[Paso Robles]], then onward through the Salinas Valley to the San Francisco Bay Area. Travellers opting for the very worthwhile scenery of Big Sur via the PCH should be aware that driving times are much longer than by the 101. ==Get around== Car is the easiest way to get around town and the larger region, but many locals opt to travel by bike or to walk within the city. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit SLO Transit]''' Services are reliable and cover most points of interest, but end at 11PM on weekdays and 8PM on the weekends. A trolley<!--what does that word mean here?--> links some of the hotels on Monterey Street to the downtown area. Click [http://www.SLOTransit.org here] for more information '''[http://www.slorta.org/ Regional Transit Authority]''' The county bus system. Mainly intended for travel to neighboring cities, with limited service inside SLO, but check if the stops and schedules work for you. ===By foot=== Walking is a great way to get around, especially if you're staying close to downtown. ===By bike=== SLO keeps improving its bike infrastructure every year. Several bike shops offer rentals and some hotels have bike available for use by guests. ===By pedicab=== '''[http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit SLO Pedicab]''' San Luis Obispo now has pedicab service. ===By taxi=== Taxi service is available from 234 Taxi (805-234-TAXI) but you certainly won't be able to hail a cab from a street corner; call for pick-up. ==See== [[Image:Mission_San_Luis_Obispo.jpg|thumb|250px|The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.]] [[File:WallOfGum.jpg|thumb|250px|The infamous wall of gum.]] [[File:MadonnaInnExt.jpg|thumb|250px|The Madonna Inn's ornate exterior]] * {{see | name=Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | alt= | url=http://www.missionsanluisobispo.org/ | email= | address=728 Monterey St | lat=35.2807 | long=-120.665 | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-6850 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 781-8214 | hours=Open daily winter 9AM-4PM, summer 9AM-5PM (closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) | price=Admission is by donation | wikipedia=Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | image=MissionSanLuisEntrance.jpg | wikidata=Q3304442 | content=Founded in 1772 by Junipero Serra, Mission San Luis Obispo was the fifth [[El Camino Real|Catholic mission in California]]. Still an active parish, it is in the middle of downtown on Chorro St and Monterey St, with its main courtyard interrupting Monterey St for a full city block. In addition to the church, there is a small museum; both are definitely worth visiting. The Mission is part of the '''Mission Plaza''' development, which incorporates San Luis Creek and a number of stores and restaurants. Walk from the Mission to the creek and up to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. }} * {{see | name=History Center of San Luis Obispo County | alt= | url=http://www.historycenterslo.org/ | email= | address=696 Monterey St | lat=35.280119 | long=-120.665026 | directions=across Broad St from the Mission | phone=+1 805-543-0638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day except Tu 10AM-4PM | price=Free | content=Housed in a beautiful library donated by Andrew Carnegie. There are three separate exhibit areas (two medium-sized rooms and a set of two much smaller rooms). There is a friendly attendant, and there is a good chance that you will find the exhibits interesting and worth looking at. For example, in October 2014, there were exhibits of impressive baskets by Native American tribes from the region and historic photographs of people and buildings in San Luis in the 19th and early 20th centuries. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=San Luis Obispo Museum of Art | alt= | url=http://www.sloma.org/ | email= | address=1010 Broad St | lat=35.279649 | long=-120.664873 | directions=on the west end of the Mission Plaza | phone=+1 805-543-8562 | tollfree= | hours=Every day (except Tu from Labor Day through July 3) 11AM-5PM | price= | wikidata=Q18325623 | content=Really just a relatively large art gallery (or a couple of galleries), with art for sale. You might or might not find it interesting, but admission is free. }} *Take some time to walk around the '''downtown area'''. It's changed rapidly over the past decade with the introduction of new developments and larger chain restaurants/stores, but still maintains a wonderful small town feel with the addition of pedestrian corridors between streets where you'll find locals hanging out. * Take a look at '''Bubble Gum Alley''' and leave some of your own chewed gum behind. Located on the south side of Higuera Street between Broad St. and Garden St. * Depending on the season, college basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and football games can be seen at the '''California Polytechnic State University''' (Cal Poly), in the hills on the northern end of town. Games are generally $5 for non-Cal Poly students. * Check out the eclectic '''[http://www.madonnainn.com/ Madonna Inn]''' to see the Pink Room and the famous men's bathroom's waterfall (the women's bathroom next door in the hotel's basement is equally flamboyant and at least as pink as the Pink Room). Located just south of downtown, it can be reached either by the Madonna Rd. exit off the 101 or by taking Higuera Rd south and turning right onto Madonna Rd. * {{see | name=SLO Railroad Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=1940 Santa Barbara Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-548-1894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-27 | content=Open every Saturday 10-4. Chronicles the history of the railroad in SLO County and how it shaped development. }} ==Do== [[File:MontanaDelOro.jpg|thumb|250px|Waves crashing at the Montana de Oro State Park]] *On Thursday evenings head downtown on Higuera St. for the weekly '''farmers' market''' where bands, college students, and local farmers pack the streets for several blocks to create one of the best known farmers' markets in California. On the first Thursday of every month, hundreds of spirited bicycle enthusiasts congregate near the intersection of Chorro Street and Monterey Street to celebrate a themed, downtown [http://bikehappening.org bicycle parade], which starts promptly at 9:30PM. *There are many places to '''hike''' and '''mountain bike''' in San Luis Obispo. The Santa Lucia mountains and the "Nine Sisters" offer many beautiful views of the city and the countryside. The two most popular hikes are Bishop Peak (no bikes allowed) and Cerro San Luis (multiple biking trails). If you're interested in other mountain biking trails around the county check out the list at [http://cccmb.org/ CCCMB], a volunteer organization that creates and maintains trails countywide. *Visit '''Montana de Oro State Park'''. Take Los Osos Valley Road 10 miles west of town to a park named one of the state's best-kept secrets by the L.A. Times a few years back, and with good reason; it's filled with an abundance of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails both along the ocean along the bluffs and inland into the coastal peaks; a dramatic cove with caves that kids and adults love; and miles of sandy beach and tidal pools. Trails range from casual ambles along the bluffs to the steep climbs up Valencia and Oats Peaks. Oats is the longer hike (about 5.5 miles) but more rewarding, as it offers views of Valencia against the Pacific, as well as northward and eastward to the Nine Sisters and Cuesta Ridge; the trail also is less steep. A terrific nine-mile loop can be made by continuing over the summit to the Coon Creek trail, then crossing back in front of the range along Rattlesnake Flats Trail. Take water! The "Mountain of Gold" also reigns as a popular out-and-back destination for the many road cyclists in the county, but cyclists ride westward early as strong winds pick up through Los Osos Valley in the early afternoon. *Walk or bike to '''Poly Canyon'''. Located on the north east side of the Cal Poly campus. Poly Canyon is a hilly, open, grassy area where many Cal Poly engineering and architecture students have constructed senior projects. The road up can be reached by taking the main road towards the Poly Canyon Village housing complex and taking a right before the road dips down the hill on a smaller road with a gate that quickly turns to dirt/gravel. Public vehicles are not allowed to drive on it, though be alert for university vehicles travelling up and down on occasion and student runners/cyclists. * Kayaks and other outdoor gear can be rented at reasonable prices by students and the public from '''Poly Escapes''' on the Cal Poly campus. Kayaking is possible in many places in the county, but the most exciting place to kayak is between Shell Beach and Pismo Beach where there are sea caves you can explore. There are guided tours of the so-called "Dinosaur Caves" available from several kayak rental shops in Pismo Beach. *{{do | name=San Luis Obispo Children's Museum | url=http://www.slocm.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nipomo and Monterey. The Children's Museum is an interactive, family experience, inspiring learning through play. Great for families with young children. }} *See a movie downtown at the '''Fremont Theatre''' or '''The Palm Theater'''. The Fremont is located downtown on Monterey St and has become an instantly recognizable landmark with its vivid neon signage. The beautiful classic main theatre room is used primarily for the largest movie being screened while the rest are shown in smaller modern theaters built in a hidden addition. '''The Palm Theatre''' is a local movie theatre that instead showcases the very best of independent, foreign, art house, and mainstream cinema. Located downtown on the corner of Palm and Broad, it is an easy walk and located next to two of the main parking garage facilities. The theater also boasts being one of the first fully solar-powered and plays host the annual [http://slofilmfest.org/ San Luis Obispo International Film Festival]. *The '''Performing Arts Center''' at Cal Poly hosts a range of concerts, theater, comedy, speakers, and other events, https://pacslo.org/Online/default.asp. *{{do | name=Go wine tasting in Edna Valley | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Follow Broad street out of town and vineyards will begin to appear on the left; in addition to the large namesake establishment, over a dozen smaller, high quality wineries are open for tasting. Explore the region between Edna Valley Road and Orcutt Road to the east. }} ==Buy== San Luis Obispo has a wide range of both local and chain stores at which to shop. In general the majority of local stores can be found downtown mixed in with smaller chains, while the larger box stores can be found in the two sprawling developments near the corner of Madonna Rd and Los Osos Valley Rd. * Downtown San Luis Obispo has many chain stores located along the main Higuera St and the pedestrian developments that branch off including The Gap, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, The Apple Store, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Banana Republic. * {{buy | name=Tom's Toys | url= | email= | address=682 Higuera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-541-2896 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-27| content=A locally owned toy store that resembles something out of a movie. Filled to the brim with toys that you'll likely recognize for your childhood, it's a fun place to visit both for small children and nostalgic adults. }} * {{buy | name=Cheap Thrills & Recycled Records | alt= | url=http://www.cheapthrills.biz | email= | address=563 Higuera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 805-544-0686 | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-06-27| content=It's best described as nerd heaven. They have a large selection of new & used music, videogames (ranging from current systems back to the Atari), table-top games, movies, audio equipment, comics, model supplies, and more. }} * {{Buy|name=Phoenix Books|address=986 Monterey|phone=+1 805-543-3591|lastedit=2022-06-27|content=Two doors down from Boo Boo Records. A local bookstore filled to the brim with books.}} * {{buy | name=Boo Boo Records | alt= | url=http://booboorecords.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This long-time local music store features a large selection of CDs and vinyl records. They also frequently sell tickets to a few local venues and occasionally host small indie shows within the store. The store is located near the corner of Osos St and Monterey St. }} * {{buy | name=Dr. Cain's Comics | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A nice small shop specializing in comics, and Cain the owner is almost always there if you have any questions or want a recommendation. Some of the best customer service in town. Located near Marsh and Chorro. }} ==Eat== {{Eatpricerange|$10 or less|$10&ndash;20|$20 or more}} Due in large part to the dearth of affordable ethnic eateries (SLO is a very white town), dining in town will set you back a few dollars. None of the local restaurants stands out with a consistently good menu (with the possible exception of the pricey Koberl) although several have some great dishes. Consequently, a fun and satisfying way to explore downtown is to have an itinerant dinner, sampling appetizers, salads, and a main course or two at a variety of eateries. ===Budget=== *{{eat | name=Bliss Café | url=http://www.blisscafeslo.com | email= | address=778 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 547-0108 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 8AM-7PM, Th F 8AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-9PM in the cafe & Th 6-9PM @ the SLO Thursday Farmer's Market (right around the corner on Higuerra St.) | price= | content=Offers a "yogi style, karma free" vegan menu to provide healthy options for those seeking a conscious and compassionate life style. }} *{{eat | name=Jaffa Cafe | url= | email= | address=1212 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions=a few blocks north of the main dowtown, but worth the trek | phone=+1 805 543-2449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:30AM–8PM, Sa Su 11AM–8PM | price=$8-12 | content=Adnan serves great gyros, schwarma, and kifta sandwiches and platters; the kifta is particularly tasty. A good range of salads and sides are also available, and the grape leaves are Mediterranean heaven. Be sure to help yourself to the savory sauces at the counter. Phone in your order and take it to Mission Plaza for a great picnic. Can be very busy at lunchtime with the courthouse set. }} *{{eat | name=Kreuzberg, CA | url= | email= | address=685 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 439-2060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM-11PM daily | price=$8-10 | content=This cavernous coffee shop/nightclub/restaurant/used bookstore/study spot offers a range of relatively affordable, tasty sandwiches for lunch; prices go up a little in the evening. It has a slightly edgy, intellectual vibe (photos of famous authors adorn the walls) and can be a pleasant place to spend an hour or two, sipping a coffee and sampling the games and books on offer. Kreuzberg (named for a hip neighborhood in [[Berlin]]) is a favorite study spot for Cal Poly students, and can become crowded around exam times. Live music is presented a few evenings a week. }} * {{eat | name=Linnaea's Cafe | url=http://www.linnaeas.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A long-standing downtown institution, Linnaea's has a wide variety of teas along with the usual cafe fare. The large patio and garden out back is an excellent place to relax, and the back room often hosts musicians and poetry readings. Delicious dinner is served five nights a week. Wi-Fi is available for free. }} *{{eat | name=Lotus Asia's Best | url= | email= | address=1819 Osos St | lat= | long= | directions=in the railroad district | phone=+1 805 439-1188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–W 11AM–9PM | price=$10-12 | content=Lotus offers Mongolian barbecue and fairly good Vietnamese food. The ''phở'' (beef noodle soup) is sometimes excellent, with plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables provided, and the ''bún thịt nướng'' (rice noodles and fresh vegetables with grilled pork) also is good. For a cheap tasty meal, get the chicken bánh mì sandwich, which is better than the pork bánh mì. The house egg rolls seem more Chinese-style than Vietnamese. }} *{{eat | name=Nona's Italian Deli | url= | email= | address=In Sidewalk Liquor Store on the corner of Osos and Pismo Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Nona's Deli serves a delicious meatball sandwich called the Godfather. Eat your sandwich across the street, in the shady, green grass of Mitchell Park. }} *{{eat | name=Splash Cafe | url=http://www.splashbakery.com | email= | address=1491 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 773-4653 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 7AM-8:30PM, F Sa 7AM-9:30PM | price= | content=A hip bakery that serves breakfast/lunch. Excellent baked goods and seafood lunches. Award-winning clam chowder. Be sure to check out the upstairs chocolaterie after your meal. }} *{{eat | name=Thai Classic | url= | email= | address=1011 Higuera St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-541-2025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most authentic and tastiest Thai restaurants on the Central Coast. Meals are very moderately priced, ranging from $6 to $12. Any dish can be ordered spicy, on a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being the spiciest and not for the faint of heart. Dine in or take out. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Big Sky Cafe | url=http://www.bigskycafe.com/ | email= | address=1121 Broad St | lat=35.278459 | long=-120.664358 | directions= | phone=+1 805-545-5401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 7AM-9PM, Th F 7AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 8AM-9PM | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This used to be one of the best places to eat in San Luis Obispo but now the food is often disappointing and the service is bearable at best. }} *{{eat | name=Eureka! San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com/ | email= | address=1141 Chorro St | lat=35.279165 | long=-120.662467 | directions= | phone=+1 805-903-1141 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM - midnight | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This SLO outlet of a small California chain (6 or 7 stores statewide) serves some creative, tasty burgers made with grass-fed beef, and some very good salads. Vegetarian burgers and other sandwiches also are available. However, the excellent selection of craft beers and bourbons is the place's greatest strength. Can be crowded at mealtimes and nights when Cal Poly is in session. }} *{{eat | name=Firestone Grill | url=http://www.firestonegrill.com/ | email= | address=1001 Higuera St | lat=35.281216 | long=-120.660315 | directions= | phone=+1 805-783-1001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Corner of Higuera and Osos. Known locally as the best Tri-tip sandwich in the State of California. A must-have for anyone who wants to understand West Coast BBQ. Can be noisy - try for a table outside. }} * {{eat | name=F.McLintock Saloon & Dining | alt= | url= | email= | address=686 Higuera St | lat=35.278861 | long=-120.664922 | directions= | phone=+1 805-541-0686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Su-Th 7AM-9PM, F Sa 7AM-9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Popular saloon serves a range of quality California ranch food in huge portions. The pulled pork sandwich and "steak bites" are excellent. }} * {{eat | name=Sidecar | alt= | url=http://sidecarcocktail.company/ | email= | address=1127 Broad St | lat=35.278379 | long=-120.664259 | directions= | phone=+1 805-540-5340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-11PM, Sa Su 10AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content= This hip offering by the folks from Kreuzberg (see budget listing) serves an adventurous seasonal menu using fresh local "farm-to-table" ingredients; Sidecar may be the best value in town. Enjoy an excellent bloody mary along with brunch on the weekends. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Koberl at Blue | url=http://www.epkoberl.com | email= | address=998 Monterey St | lat=35.281843 | long=-120.661652 | directions=at the north end of the historic downtown, one block west of Higuera Street | phone=+1 805 783-1135 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=This elegant downtown restaurant features "wine country dining" on the ground floor of an attractive Victorian-era office building near the courthouse. A great meal can be made from appetizers at the bar, which is one of the few watering holes in town not overrun by students. $23–50 for entrees. }} *{{eat | name=Luna Red | url=http://www.lunaredslo.com/ | email= | address=1023 Chorro St | lat=35.280220 | long=-120.663402 | directions=on Mission Plaza | phone=+1 805-540-5243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Novo's sister restaurant offers an exciting "global tapas" menu, serving such delights as duck confit crepes, spiced lamb kebabs, roasted beets with fennel, and stuffed piquillo peppers, all in small portions intended for sharing. Like Novo, it has a lovely patio, this one with a nice view of Mission San Luis Obispo across Mission Plaza; patio dining can be marred sometimes, though, by loud music from the restaurant next door. }} *{{eat | name=Novo Restaurant And Lounge | url=http://www.novorestaurant.com/ | email= | address=726 Higuera St | lat=35.279261 | long=-120.664270 | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-3986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-13 | content=Open until midnight on Saturdays, with last reservation time 9:30PM. This eatery is beloved by locals, although the expense of a visit is justified more by the truly lovely atmosphere than by the middling quality of the menu, which features "international" foods prepared with fresh local ingredients. Novo is most noted for its beautiful creekside patio; often overlooked is the romantic dining in the basement. }} ==Drink== *'''Bars''' The downtown area has many bars along Higuera street south of Santa Rosa ave, owing to the large student population. They are all an easy walk (or stumble) from one another. These start to become active around 10PM and on weekends will generally be quite busy up until 2AM. Options range from Martini lounge to Irish pub to wannabe LA nightclub. *'''Wine Tasting''' There are several award-winning wineries in SLO county, many of which offer free wine tasting. Brochures to guide you through the area are available all over town, but they are actually unnecessary. Drive on 101 into Paso Robles and turn on Highway 46 (either direction). There will be wineries on either side of the road. There are also a number of wine tasting bars in downtown SLO. *{{drink | name=Downtown Brewing Co | url=http://dtbrew.com | email= | address=1119 Garden | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-1843 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=2 story old brewery, has at least 10 homebrews from IPA, honeyblonde, blueberry. Happy Hour M-F 3:30 - 6:30PM half price and good late night specials during the week too! Also has lots of live music, from rock to reggae. }} ==Sleep== [[File:MadonnaInnCafe.jpg|thumb|250px|The cafe at the Madonna Inn]] Hotels along the entire California coast get booked up every weekend during the summer. Be sure to make reservations if you intend to stay in San Luis Obispo on a weekend in the summer. ===Camping=== *{{sleep | name=Camping | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Nearby at San Luis at El Chorro Regional Park, Morro Bay State Park, Morro Strand State Beach, Pismo State Beach, Montana de Oro State Park, and Cerro Alto Campground (U.S. Forest Service). }} ===Hotels and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Apple Farm | url=http://www.applefarm.com/ | email= | address=2015 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-2040 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$205/night | content=An upscale country style hotel with small but charming rooms and a wonderful restaurant that serves large, hearty breakfasts. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Royal Oak Motor Hotel | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05315.html | email= | address=214 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4410 | tollfree=+1-800-545-4410 | fax=+1 805 544-3026 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$165/night | content=An average motel with simple, clean, comfortable rooms in a convenient location. }} *{{sleep | name=Best Western Somerset Inn - San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.bwsanluisobispo.com/ | email=reservations@bwslo.com | address=1895 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-544-0973 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Renovated hotel, featuring stylish, comfortable accommodations, meeting space and California vacation packages. }} *{{sleep | name=Courtyard San Luis Obispo | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sbpcy-courtyard-san-luis-obispo/ | email= | address=1605 Calle Joaquin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-786-4200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$205 | content=One of the Marriott hotel chains; clean, spacious rooms and pleasant staff, as expected from a large mid-range company. }} *{{sleep | name=Embassy Suites | url=http://www.embassysuitesslo.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=333 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-549-0800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$109/night and up | content=Accommodations come with a complimentary cooked-to-order buffet breakfast, nightly manager's reception, parking, business center, fitness facility, and heated indoor pool and spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Garden Street Inn | url=http://www.gardenstreetinn.com/ | email= | address=1212 Garden St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 545-9802 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 545-9403 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180/night | content=A bed and breakfast with 9 rooms and 4 suites. A little expensive for the level of luxury, but it ''is'' the only lodging in the heart of old-fashioned downtown San Luis Obispo. }} * Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo, 1530 Calle Joaquin, +1 (805) 594-1445. *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/sbpex | email= | address=1800 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-860 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180/night | content=A reliable chain hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and a warm, friendly, helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Obispo | url=http://www.hostelobispo.com | email= | address=1617 Santa Rosa St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4678 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$40/night | content=A Hosteling International youth hostel with a homey feel, located within easy walking distance of downtown. For those who enjoy the communal vibe of a traditional hostel, this is by far the best option on a budget due to its combination of centrality, comfort, amenities and moderate cost. Family rooms are available. }} *{{sleep | name=La Cuesta Inn | url=http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-cuesta-inn-san-luis-obispo | email= | address=2074 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions=right off US-101, onto Monterey St. | phone=+1 805-543-2777 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$130/night | content=The hotel provides each guest with a large clean room with 2 closets, two sinks, king bed, balcony, DVD player, coffee maker, mini-fridge, free continental breakfast with waffle maker, and free DVD rental from the lobby. }} * {{sleep | name=Madonna Inn | alt= | url=http://www.madonnainn.com/ | email=info@madonnainn.com | address=100 Madonna Rd | lat=35.2675 | long=-120.67472 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-543-9666 | fax=+1 805 543-1800 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$235/night | wikipedia=Madonna Inn | image=Madonna-inn-exterior-MCB.jpg | wikidata=Q3842409 | content=A fun and crazy theme-room hotel on the side of the road. Don't miss the cafe, if only for an overpriced breakfast, or the pool/hot tub. Have a wander around the grounds and peek in at the rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.san-luis-obispo.138.html | email= | address=1433 Calle Joaquin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 549-9595 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$60/night | content=A 1-star, no-frills motel with decent-sized, clean rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.san-luis-obispo.1373.html | email= | address=1625 Calle Joaquin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 541-6992 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 547-1152 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$45/night | content=Very much a budget hotel. Don't expect luxury, or even function, necessarily, but the price is right. }} *{{sleep | name=Peach Tree Inn | url=http://www.peachtreeinn.com | email= | address=2001 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 543-3170 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Petit Soleil Bed & Breakfast | url= | email= | address=1473 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 549-0321 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$150 | content=Claims to provide a touch of European charm and says that their 16-room inn offers an "amazing gourmet breakfast" as well as complimentary wine tasting and appetizers in the evening. }} *{{sleep | name=Quality Suites | url=http://www.qualitysuitesslo.com | email= | address=1631 Monterey St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 541-5001 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$225/night | content=A very nice 3-star hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Sunbeam Motel | url=http://www.sunbeammotel.com | email=sunbeammotel@gmail.com | address=1656 Monterey St | lat=35.287678 | long=-120.652881 | directions= | phone=+1 805-543-8141 | tollfree=+1-877-338-8717 | fax= | checkin=3-10PM (call if you can't make it before 10PM) | checkout=11AM (though if you need more time, they're unlikely to rush you) | price=$49-69 plus tax/night for 1-2 people | content=A comfortable 15-unit motel close to the Monterey St. exit from the 101 Freeway and about a 15-minute walk from downtown. You may find your bed just a tad lumpy, but the rooms are big and everything is quite acceptable, especially for the price. Very nice, helpful managers, and you may be allowed to leave your car in the lot for the afternoon after you check out, if you ask nicely. }} * {{sleep | name=Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo | url=http://www.vagabondinn.com/Hotels/San-Luis-Obispo-CA/Overview/313 | email= | address=210 Madonna Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 544-4710 | tollfree= | fax=+1 805 541-1949 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * '''[[Avila Beach]]''' - Avila Beach is a small coastal community 10 miles southwest of San Luis Obispo that offers a number of quaint inns, spas and resorts. Point San Luis, accessible via a scenic docent-led hike or by trolley, is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1890 and is the only surviving Prairie Victorian on the West Coast. Visitors looking for relaxation can soak in nearby mineral hot springs or lounge on the sandy beach that gives the town its name. * '''[[Carrizo Plain National Monument]]''' - 75 miles east of San Luis Obispo, this remote national monument is home to the largest remaining native grassland in California. During wet years it boasts spectacular wildflowers in the spring, and Soda Lake is an important wintering area for waterfowl when precipitation is sufficient to flood the seasonal lakebed. The park is also home to Painted Rock, a Native American site that has been adorned with pictographs over thousands of years. Services are extremely limited, with just a small visitor center, two primitive campgrounds, and a handful of marked trails available. * '''[[Los Osos]]''' - gateway to Montana Del Oro State Park. * '''[[Morro Bay]]''' - 13 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, this coastal town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177 m) volcanic rock that dominates its harbor, but is also a great spot to see marine mammals and is home to one of California's oldest fine art and craft shows. * '''[[Paso Robles]]''' - Paso Robles is a historical resort town known for its hot springs that is 31 miles north of San Luis Obispo. This city's major industry is wine production, with vineyards located throughout the surrounding area. * '''[[Pismo Beach]]''' - This tourism-focused coastal town is located 13 miles south of San Luis Obispo. It has more than 65 restaurants and 30 lodging options, and draws visitors with its beautiful coastline, annual clam festival, and the thousands of monarch butterflies that gather to spend the winter in a grove at the edge of town. * '''[[San Simeon]]''' - 42 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, San Simeon is home to Hearst Castle, the impressive residence of the former media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, now managed as a state park with tours available daily. A massive colony of more than 20,000 elephant seals can be viewed onshore just north of town every winter. {{routebox | image1=US 101.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Salinas]] | minorl1=[[Atascadero]] ← Jct [[File:California 58.svg|18px]] [[McKittrick|E]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr1=[[Pismo Beach]] | image2=California 1.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2=Pacific Coast Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] | minorl2=[[Morro Bay]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr2=Merges with [[File:US 101.svg|18px]] → [[Pismo Beach]] | image3=Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Icon.png | imagesize3=100 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr3=[[Grover Beach]] }} {{geo|35.274|-120.663|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|San Luis Obispo County}} {{usablecity}} ji430bm28irtncj9oda8rcmu8johwl5 0 31621 4492119 4389631 2022-07-29T06:13:19Z Sgroey 2240936 edits for style wikitext text/x-wiki [[Image:Sari.png|right|Location map of Sari|border]]{{pagebanner|Sari--baner--Ams-2015.jpg}} '''Sari''' is a city in the beautiful [[Caspian Iran|Caspian region]] of [[Iran]] with about half million people residing in the town and same amount in the suburbs, on the left side of Tajan River and about 20 km south of the Caspian (Mazandaran) Sea. Sari is in the north of [[Iran]] on northern slops of Elburz mountains. Sari is an ancient city, as all of the historical maps referring to this city, being the capital of the ancient Hyrcania civilization 6 centuries before Christ and the Kingdom of Tabaria till the 17th century. It was twice the capital of Iran within the last four centuries. Sari and some towns in Mazandaran is one of rare cities of Iran that night life is available during summers. Many people enjoy gathering each other in some places such as Barbod, Paradise, Tooska and Nemashown to play games, enjoy music and pleasant weather, or eating meals. Or to read some poetry book such as Diwan-i Hafiz. You also find many of restaurants in city center (specially Farhang Street) and a restaurant in the Tavakol alley which provides Italian dishes. ==Understand== *Population: 568,214 (2006 estimate) *Elevation: 50 m *Area: 5089 km² *Religion: Islam, Zoroastrianism, Christian *Language: Mazandarani (Tabarian), Persian, and some Turkmen. ==Get in== [[File:Sari airport.jpg|thumb|Sari Airport]] ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Dasht-e Naz International Airport | alt={{IATA|SRY}} | url=http://sari.airport.ir/ | email= | address= | lat=36.635833 | long=53.193611 | directions=in the northeast and less than 10 km from city center | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1151977 |lastedit=2022-07-29| content=Four daily flights in the summer season and six weekly flights in other seasons scheduled to and from Tehran. The fare is about USD$20. Also weekly flight destinations o Mashhad and Saudi Arabia. }} Shared and airport taxis are available. There is highway under construction to connect the airport and city directly. ===By train=== The city is connected to [[Gorgan]] and [[Tehran]] by train as well, since it is on a major branch of the Iran's railway. Every day there are four passenger trains getting to sari, one Local train runs from Gorgan about 06:00 and reaches Sari before 09:00, and returns from Sewatcow at 13:00 to getting sari in 14:30, one from Tehran runs in 09:10 everyday to getting to Sari about 16:30, and leaving Sari at 20:30 (summer) and 21:10 (winter) to getting Tehran about 04:00, There are Twin Mazandaran trains which have Gorgan destination running from Tehran, one runs from Tehran in about 19:30 (winter) and 22:10 (summer) getting Sari about 03:30 (winter) and about 05:50 (summer) and another at the same time gets to Sari about 10:45 (summer) and 09:10 (winter) to reach Tehran about 07:00 (summer) and 05:30 (winter). The scheduled program of Twin Gorgan destination trains are changing periodically. However Sari destination train gets to the city about 16:00. * {{go | name=Sari railway station | alt=ایستگاه راه‌آهن ساری | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65195225 | lastedit=2020-12-26 | content= }} ===By car=== Sari is connected to Neka and Shahi by the A62 Autobahn, all of the coastal cities in Mazandaran have at least 8 bands (4 forward and 4 backward). Many of people are visiting Sari via [[Turkmenistan]]-[[Mazandaran]] ([[Iran]]) borders, it is possible to getting Visa of Iran from border, and to continue trip around Mazanderan Sea. ===By bus=== There are five bus terminals in Sari, so it's easy to get around the county by buses. City buses has destinations to approximately all of the towns in Iran, but be aware that the buses are not running everyday, but it has hourly buses for Tehran, Also it is possible to getting the bus from the Imam Khomeini Sq. in the southeast of city when no bus may be founded in the busy days. ===By boat=== The port of Amir Abad is on the beautiful southern coast of the Mazandaran Sea, but cruises are not of high quality. ==Get around== [[File:Tajan river Sari Iran.jpg|thumb|The Tajan river flowing through Sari]] The spreading of the city makes taxis available almost everywhere. There is a wide choice of taxi systems including ceremony taxis, wireless telecommunication taxis, airport or rail station taxis, telephony taxis and shared taxis. You may call 133 from everywhere of the city and county to ask for a ride anywhere in Sari in less than five minutes or taking you from approximately 20 km far distances (requires registration) and even to serving you getting any destination around Iran. So if you would like to stay more than a week in Sari, registration with this office is recommended. ===By car=== Parking may not found in the avenues of Sari, and parking is usually in the small streets and alleys, or have a small entrance from avenues. It is recommended to park your car in your hotel's parking. Driving may be an option for going to some sights in the suburbs such as Soleyman Tanga (meaning Strait of Solomon), or Masandaran Sea. Destinations which are of primary concern to a visitor are the '''Caves from 70th millennium BC''' and '''towers of dynasties of Tabarian Kingdom'''. * '''Huto Cave''' * '''Kamarband Cave''' * '''Xorshid Dabo's Private Cave''' * '''The Resket Tower from the Karen Pawand era''' * '''The Ladjim Tower from the Dabuyans era''' * '''The Farrah-Abad Complex Place''' ==See== Notable are famous houses such as '''Kolbadi House''' and '''Amir Divan House (Ramedani House)''' , Archaeological sites including '''Hutto Cave''' (70th millennium BC), '''Kamarband Cave''' (70th-millennium BC); also the '''Resket Tower''' from the Qaran era and the '''Farahabad Complex Place''' from the Safavid era. *The restored 125-year-old '''Khaneh Kolbadi''' is reminiscent of an 18th-century khan’s palace. Thick walls kept the lower floor warm in winter while the light, bright upper floor could be opened to through drafts for hot summers. Its orosi windows (wood-framed puzzles of multicoloured glass) supposedly disorientated mosquitoes. The building is slated to become a museum incorporating the historic Vasir-e Hamam (bathhouse) behind. * '''Haaj Mostafa Khan Mosque''' *The unusual '''Jameh Mosque''' has traditional Mazandarani tiled roofs, but from outside looks more like a medieval Italian prison. * '''Tomb of Yaha''' * '''Tomb of Zeinol Aabedain''' * '''Tomb of Abbas''' * '''The Clock Tower''' [[File:Badab-e Surt Samaee.jpg|thumb|Badab-e Surt]] * '''Badab-e Surt''' The travertine terraces which are similar to the ones in [[Pamukkale]], [[Turkey]], are 100 km south of Sari. The location is marked in OpenStreetMaps (Location: 36.3537126, 53.8566692). There is a 2-km trail to reach to the terraces from a parking lot which is reachable by a bumpy road. Also expensive pickup rides (from US$20) can be hired for the steep 2-km hike. Easiest way to reach is a private car via Kiasar, however also a few public buses run to the nearby Orost Village, 5 km, from Kiasar (around 12:00) or the junction at the bus station. Scenic hiking is possible from the Sari - Damghan junction towards Orost and Badab-e Surt. It's more than 20 km, there are no hotels around as it's a very rural area, but in Orost village you might get hosted by a friendly Iranian family. There is also a local hammam spa available with alternating opening days for men and women. From the junction, there is a dry river bed that leads through the valley which spectacular view on the mountain range which leads to the rewarding travertine terrace views from its top. You can bathe in the water upstream but bathing in the travertine pools is banned in order to protect the geological formations. ==Do== There are many places to go in Sari. Here are just a few: *Farah Abad Coast *Gohar Baran Coast *Derya Kenar Coast *Khezer Shahr Coast *Dehkadeh Aramesh Tourist Village *Tajan River Park *Zare' Forest Park *Salardareh Forest Park *Dasht-E-Naaz National Park *Pol-e-Gardan hiking trail *Nemashoun Lake *Lak-Dasht Lake *Soleyman-Tangeh Lake *Bam-e-Shahr Hill (offers a great panoramic view of the city) *Qor-Maraz (natural spa, Neka) ===Sports=== There are many sports complexes in Sari. Most popular are Jahan-Pahlavan Takhti Sports Complex, Hashemi-Nassab Sports Complex, and Montazeri Sports complex. * '''Wrestling'''. Sari is the birthplace of lots of popular wrestlers and athletes, and it was the main host of the 2006 World Wrestling Competitions. It has the major fieldhouse, Seyyed Hosseyni Coliseum, which is known throughout Iran as an outstanding place for wrestling. ==Learn== Sari is one of the most cultural cities in Iran. It hosts several universities: *University of Agriculture *Mazandaran University of Medical Science (MazUMS) *University of Natural Science *Sarian University of Art & Architecture *Payam-e-Noor University *University of Tech & Engineering *University of Tarbiyat-e Modaress *Sama Technology Faculty of Azad University ==Buy== Local Sari food that can be bought as souvenirs include special cakes, rice, yogurt and fruits. The Sari Wood and Paper Company is famous throughout the Middle East. ==Eat== If you are in Sari, fish is the best way to go. If you're not really interested in fish, Kebab shops are scattered all over the city. Don't forget a meal in this city would not be complete without salads and Naan bread (Iranian bread). ==Drink== The favourite drink of Sari in winter is Caspian Tea (Chay), it is available almost everywhere around the city, especially in winter. In summer when it is hot and humid, ''Doogh'' a traditional yoghurt drink is also available. The local cola (ZamZam) is also available. ==Sleep== * '''Salardarreh Hotel''', at Km.17 of Kiyasar Rd. (South), in the heart of forests with exclusive views of forests and surrounding hills and valleys. Many Norwegians, Germans, and Swedish people are residents of this hotel most of the times, English is guaranteed to be spoken, has a local church for religious practices. The fare is reasonable since it is semi private hotel. *'''Narenj Hotel''', at Km. 5 of Darya Rd. (North). Good for Spring especially April and May months, since you can open the windows of its rooms and sleep by the balmy and Yasmin distributed air. * '''Badeleh''', at Km. 10 of Neka Rd. (East) Most of the suites are reserved and tourists rarely find the chance to using this hotel. * '''Mazandaran Hotel Associate''', in 21st Alley, Ferdowsi St. It is not preferred however has cheap fares for one night accommodation. * '''Mazraeh''', at Km. 7th of Qaemshahr Rd. (West) offers villa structured rooms. * '''Sarooyah Apartments''', in Taleghani Blvd. has cheap and comfortable Guestrooms, Getting twin sleeping service room with Air conditioner, refrigerator and private bath room must not reach more than USD10. Forigen residents who speak English usually rent this hotel but there is no guarantee that secretary speaks English. * '''Sari Residential Complex''', in Peivandi Alley, Farhang St. A reasonable hospitality center, with clean and hospitable employees. * '''Asram Hotel''', next to Tajan Bridge. Very expensive hotel with lack of some services and hospitality. German is also spoken along with English. Especially it is guaranteed during summers. Along with hotels there are many guest rooms (Mehman Pazir) are available specially in the Nader Street (Jomhuri-ye Eslami Street) in the city center and next to the Tajan bridge. ===Mazandaran Sea resorts=== Although many residents prefer to use governmental villas in the Farrah Abad. But these resorts may not provide sleeping to foreigners, but it is recommended to using Babolsar hotels, which are about 35 km from Sari via Bahnamier Road and about 60 km in nights via A62 autobahn. They have the view of Sea. They may not be available or by cheap fare during busy days. ==Connect== There are many Internet cafés and chat rooms scattered all over the city, the Internet speeds ranges from acceptable to fast. To find high speed internet providers, look that if it has server or not. Foreigners usually use the cafes around the Time Square. ==Stay safe== Sari is relatively a very safe city, even in the middle of the night, so don't let this worry or bother you at all during your stay in Sari. If you are in trouble you can ask for help by calling police at 110 or Emergency medical services at 115 or Fire department at 125. You might want to have plastic money to prevent having your money stolen. Bank-e Melli-ye Iran (National Bank of Iran) which is a government-owned bank in Iran, provides an ATM debit card service (plastic magnetic card) for tourists who visit Iran. Tourists just need to head the nearest branch of this bank. Information on this service can be found [http://www.bmi.ir/En/BMIServicesShow.aspx?sid=256 here]. Another way to prevent having your money stolen, is going to the nearest bank and getting a gift card. They are exactly like ordinary ATM debit cards, but once they get empty, they cannot be recharged. ''Sepah Bank'' or ''Bank -e- Sepah'' is a governmental bank that has a [http://www.banksepah.ir/English/tab-477/Qardhul-Hassan-Current-Accounts.aspx current account service] for foreigners which provides ATM debit card and cheque writing option. A list of permitted Iranian banks can be found [http://cbi.ir/simplelist/1462.aspx here] ==Cope== If you don't know Mazandarani or Persian, don't let this bother you or make you worried, there are many foreigners and Iranians there who speak English in the city. Also it is recommended to appreciate the native people who are not able to talk to you in English with these Mazandarani sentences: '''Tie Fieda''' or '''Tie ri Bielaarremi''', but please extend your voice like singing since people can better understood while they extend their voice. ==Go next== {{usablecity}} {{geo|36.570|53.058|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|Caspian Iran}} r04s9gp4oyj88cn3zet4izutizzxlcv 0 32173 4492133 4182160 2022-07-29T06:42:46Z Sgroey 2240936 added pictures and edited article for style wikitext text/x-wiki [[File:Dalkhan, Sepidan, Iran.png|thumb|Sepidan countryside]] {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Sepidan''' is a county in the [[Fars]] province of Iran, Ardakan is the capital of the county. Sepidan is in a mountainous area and has cold winters and mild summers. ==Get in== Ardakan is in the middle of the road which connects Fars province to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province. [[Shiraz]] and [[Yasuj]] are the best places to reach Ardakan. There is no airport or railway in the county. ==Get around== If you do not want to climb or hike the region (for professionals), car is the best choice to travel inside the county. ==See== [[File:Qashqai nomad Iran.jpg|thumb|A Qashqai nomad in Sepidan]] '''Nature:''' Sepidan is a good place for nature lovers. Roanj and Barmefirooz are the highest peaks of the county, 3,720 and 3,706 meters above sea level. This peaks are covered with snow year round and are one of the most important sources of fresh water in Fars province. Landscapes like [[Abshare Margoon]](Margoon Waterfall), Beheshte Gomshodeh (Lost Paradise) and Pooladkaf ski resort are at the foothills of these peaks, and Chellegah is also very beautiful. '''History:''' Though Sepidan is visited mostly for its nature and landscapes, it can be a destination for historical and archeological tourists. Anshan, which is considered as the Cradle of Achaemenid Emire is in Beyza district of this county. Golbahar Tower is another monument of the county which has been built in Safavids. ==Do== '''Mountain Climbing:''' Sepidan peaks are the most technical ones to climb in Fars province. All of the Shiraz mountain clubs have winter and summer climbs in their plans. Some of the walls of the mountains are also use for technical rock climbing and training. '''Alpine Skiing:''' Sepidan is the only county in Fars province which have ski resorts. ==Buy== ==Eat== Sarbast is a village besides the road to Shiraz, Sarbast ice creams are famous as they are still made traditionally. ==Drink== ==Sleep== There is a hotel in Pooladkaf Ski Resort. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Fars}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|30.166666666667|52}} i10vk6m5zsxcbffpmw19oa8elzcknc6 0 32176 4491965 4486292 2022-07-28T19:36:48Z Veillg1 253590 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Sept-Îles''' (''French for "Seven Islands"'') is a city in the RCM of [[Sept-Rivières]], in the [[North Shore (Quebec)|North Shore]] of [[Quebec]], approximately 230 km northeast of Baie-Comeau. It is located on the [[Route des Baleines]] and the [[Route Nature aux mille délices]] (gourmet route). It is the northernmost town in Quebec with any significant population. It is among the northernmost locales with a paved connection to the rest of Quebec's road network. The population is 25,686 according to the 2011 census, with an added population of around 3,000 First Nations (Indigenous) people living in the Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Indian Reserve located in the city. [[File:Rivière Sainte-Marguerite.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Rivière Sainte-Marguerite, downstream from Sainte-Marguerite 2 Dam]] The only settlements on the road network that are farther north are [[Fermont]], [[Radisson]] and [[Chisasibi]], the latter two in the extreme western portion of the province at the north end of the James Bay Road. The remaining settlements at higher latitudes in the province are mostly isolated Cree, Innu, or Inuit villages, with access limited to seasonal gravel roads. ==Understand== Sept-Îles is the largest city on the north shore in eastern Quebec. This city offers many cultural and artistic attractions (performance halls, artists'/craftsmen's studios, sculpture symposium) and historical points of interest (reconstruction of the Old Post Office and Amerindian prehistory). In addition, with its several sandy beaches, forests as far as the eye can see, countless bodies of water, and privileged sites for hunting and fishing (notably for salmon fishing), Sept-Îles and surrounding areas are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. ==Get in== ===By car=== To get to Sept-Îles, one of the only options is to come by car. It is about 638 km from Quebec City, and 926 km from Montreal. The trip should take you 7-8 hours and 10-11 hours, respectively. The nearest town is Baie-Comeau, 232 km to the southwest (pop. 25,000), but there are some villages along the way. The main road through the region is Route 138, which follows the north shore from Montreal through Tadoussac and Sept-Îles to Kegashka, a tiny village just beyond Natashquan. Beyond this point, there is no road at all for 450 km (the few villages are served by outport ferry from Sept-Îles). Route 138 briefly reappears at Vieux-Fort and crosses from [[Blanc-Sablon]] into [[Labrador]]. ===By plane=== *{{go | name=Sept-Îles Airport | alt={{IATA|YZV}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.223333 | long=-66.265556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sept-Îles Airport | wikidata=Q2875916 | content=Domestic planes leave from Montreal, but they are very expensive (usually around $800; a return Montreal-Paris flight costs around the same). }} Direct flights to Sept-Îles from [[Quebec City]] (1.25-1.75 hours). ==== Airlines ==== * {{Listing|name=Air Liaison|url=https://airliaison.ca/|email=info@airliaison.ca|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-589-8972|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A regional airline operating in [[Quebec]].}} * {{Listing|name=Pascan Aviation|url=https://www.pascan.com/|email=info@pascan.com|phone=+1-450-443-0500|tollfree=+1-888-313-8777|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=A regional airline operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Labrador]].}} * {{Listing|name=PAL Airlines|url=https://www.palairlines.ca|email=reservations@palairlines.ca|tollfree=+1-800-563-2800|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=One of the largest regional airlines operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Atlantic Canada]].}} ===By boat=== [[File:Sept-Îles 1.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Sept-Îles Marina]] * {{listing|name=Relais Nordik|alt=|url=http://relaisnordik.com|email=|address=265, rue des Pionniers|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-418-968-4707|tollfree=+1-800-463-0680|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-05-23|content=M/V Bella Desgagnés operates seasonally (early April to early October), carrying passengers and cargo to several otherwise inaccessible communities that depend on this vessel for supplies. The boat travels between [[Rimouski]] and [[Blanc-Sablon]] including stops in Sept-Îles, Port-Menier (on [[Anticosti]]), [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]], Kegaska, La Romaine, Harrington Harbour, Tête-à-la-Baleine, La Tabatière, and Saint-Augustin. Scheduled travel time to Sept-Îles from Rimouski is 11.5 hours, from Port-Menier is 7.5 hours, from Havre-Saint-Pierre is 14.5 hours, and from Blanc-Sablon is 2 days 11.75 hours. One round trip occurs per week. Due varying sailing conditions, the operator recommends booking onward connections 36 to 48 hours after the scheduled arrival time of the boat.}} ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Sept-Îles: ** Between [[Baie-Comeau]] and Sept-Îles including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Sept-Îles from Baie-Comeau is 3 hours and from Godbout is 2 hours. Operates daily. Same day transfer at Baie-Comeau is available for travel from [[Quebec City]] (9.75 hours from Sept-Îles), or to Quebec City and [[Montreal]]. ** Between [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]] and Sept-Îles. Travel time to Sept-Îles from Havre-Saint-Pierre is 2.75 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By train=== {{Listing|name=Tshiuetin Rail Transportation|url=https://www.tshiuetin.net/|email=billetterie@tshiuetin.ca|phone=+1-418-960-0982|lastedit=2022-05-06|content=Operates a train route between Sept-Îles and [[Schefferville]] via through Emeril, [[Labrador]].}} The train runs on the Quebec North Shore & Labrador (QNS&L) line. Schefferville is an otherwise-inaccessible mining community in northern Québec. This line is owned by three First Nations (Indigenous) groups. '''Tshiuetin''' means "north wind" in the Naskapi language. This line does not connect to the rest of the North American rail system. The journey is 10-12 hr of spectacular scenery. Departing Sept-Îles: Mon & Thu at 08:00. Departing Schefferville: Tue & Fri at 08:00. Sandwiches and microwaved meals are available in a dining car. Server may not speak English or French, so brush up on your [http://www.native-languages.org/innu_words.htm Naskapi]. The northbound train stops at Emerile Jct at about 15:00 and southbound at about 12:00 (Quebec time). Labrador City is a 45-minute drive north on Highway 500 from Emeril Jct, so you should have transportation arranged to meet you. Tickets cost $175 round trip ($115 for Indigenous persons) * {{go | name=Sept-Îles railway station | alt= | url=https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/sept-iles | email= | address=126 Rue Mgr-Blanche | lat=50.2008 | long=-66.3659 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-02 | content= }} ===By thumb=== Hitchhiking from Montreal to Quebec City is very easy; many people commute daily between those two cities. Between Quebec City and Sept-Îles, there is only one main road (Route 138) going north-east along the shore of the St-Lawrence river. As such, hitchhiking is pretty straightforward. People travelling on this road are likely to accomplish long distances because towns and cities are few and far between. However, just going from Quebec City to Sept-Îles in your own car takes around 8 hours; add the waiting time, and getting to Sept-Îles is likely to take you 2 days of hitchhiking. Wild camping is pretty easy during the summer months, but winter in Quebec is quite harsh and camping in winter is impossible without specialized gear (waiting for a ride at -30°C is also dangerous). Nevertheless, if you leave very early from Quebec City (or east of there), it is possible to arrive in Sept-Îles in one day. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q141699|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|50.2490|-66.3808|zoom=10}} Car is the best way to get around the city. For places within the city, walking is quite easy, but if you want to go to the beach, or any place remotely outside the city, you will definitely need a car. At the tourist office, you can rent bicycles for $10/day. Helmets and bicycle locks are included. There are also taxis. If you go out in the evening, a taxi is your only option if you don't want to walk. ==See== *{{see | name=Alouette Smelter | alt= | url=https://www.alouette.com/en/contact-us/facility-tours | email=communications@alouette.qc.ca | address=400, chemin de la Pointe-Noire | lat=50.15639 | long=-66.44124 | directions=on the Marconi peninsula (west side of the large bay of Sept-Îles), {{km|32}} away | phone=+1-418-964-7342 | tollfree= | hours=From June 19 until the end of August, from Tuesday to Saturday, twice a day at 08:45 and at 13:15 | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Guided tour of the aluminum factory to see this huge industrial complex. The plant ranks first in [[America]] in the production of primary aluminum with its annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes. It is the largest employer in the city. Wearing long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited to pacemakers, pregnant women and children under 12 yearsold. It is not allowed to bring cameras, magnetic cards, watches, jewelry and lighters. }} *{{see | name=Clarke City Interpretive Centre | lat=Centre d'interprétation de Clarke City| url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca | email= | address=160, rue du Moulin (Clarke City) | lat=50.19943 | long=-66.63036 | directions= | phone =+1-418-583-2223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Interpretive centre recounting the history of Clark City and the lifestyles of the time of this place which was the first industrial city of the [[North Shore]] thanks to the Clarke brothers of [[Toronto]] who established a pulp mill there in 1898. }} *{{see | name=IOC Rio Tinto | lat=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1-418-962-1238 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W 13:00, Tu Th F 09:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Guided tour of the iron ore processing plant carried out inside a car in which the guide takes visitors inside the huge complex explaining the different stages. It is forbidden to leave the car. Reservations must be made at the Sept-Îles tourist information office. }} *{{see | name=Bois-Joli Creek Garden | lat=Jardin du ruisseau Bois-Joli| url= | email=directeur.jcrbj@gmail.com | address=97, rue des Chanterelles (secteur Ferland) | lat=50.27142 | long=-66.41563 | directions= | phone =+1-418-960-5551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From sunrise to sunset | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=The northernmost botanical garden in [[Quebec]]. It includes {{km|4.5}} of trails and 14,000 plantations divided into 12 sectors thematic areas such as the kindergarten and bird garden, the garden of medicinal plants, the rock garden and the sea-winds trail leading to Sept-Îles bay. The site includes a picnic area. Guided tours are offered free of charge at 13:00 or by reservation in July and August. }} *{{see | name=Shaputuan Museum | lat=Maison de transmission de la culture innue Shaputuan| url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca/en/culture/mus%C3%A9e-shaputuan | email=laureatmoreau@itum.qc.ca | address=290 boulevard des Montagnais | lat=50.23143 | long=-66.38558 | directions= | phone = +1 418-962-4000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-962-3131 | hours=M–F 08:00–16:30, Sa Su 13:00–16:00 in summer; M–F 08:00–16:30 during the off season | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=In the permanent exhibit, the Musée Shaputuan illustrates the traditional life cycle of the Innu through the four seasons. The Shaputuan was founded to preserve and transmit Innu culture in the community through presentations of permanent and temporary exhibitions and the organization of cultural events. In this place of gathering, meeting and sharing, the visitor will be able to experience the past and present Innu culture. }} *{{see | name=Regional Museum of the North Shore | alt=Musée Régional de la Côte-Nord | url=http://www.mrcn.qc.ca | email=christian.marcotte@mrcn.qc.ca | address=500 boul. Laure | lat=50.21404 | long=-66.37565 | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-2070 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-968-8323 | hours=June 25 to Labour Day, daily from 09:00–17:00 | price=$7 adults | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Museum with a permanent exhibition about the North Shore's history. The museum is also host to different temporary exhibits, both cultural and artistic. Very interesting, worth a visit. }} *{{see | name=Vieux-Poste | lat=| url=http://vieuxposte.com | email= | address=20, rue Shimun | lat=50.22621 | long=-66.40261 | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-6237 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June 25-end Aug: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, M 10:00-17:00 | price=$12 ($15 if bundled with Musée Régional) | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=A fur trading post first constructed in 1661 to trade seasonally with the Innu; rebuilt in 1967. The guides on site will make you relive the time when the region relied on fur trading as an important economic activity. }} * '''Base Moisie / Rivier Moisie''', a beautiful little settlement (formerly a Royal Canadian Air Force base) that is on the edge of the junction of the Moisie river and the St Lawrence River. The view of the junction between the two rivers is truly amazing. The settlement itself does not have much but a little ''dépanneur'' (convenience store) a minute walking distance down Chemin des Forges. ==Do== *{{do | name=Parc Aylmer-Whittom (Parc Aylmer Whittom) | url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca | email= | address=Route 138 Ouest | lat=50.30822 | long=-66.45964 | directions={{km|7|km}} from the tourist information office | phone = +1-418-962-1238 | tollfree=+1-888-880-1238 | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Hiking, the park has two observation towers allowing you to see Conan Island, the western part of Sept-Îles Bay and the birds. There is a miniature village for children. }} *{{do | name=Pointe Noire Trail | alt=Sentier de la Pointe Noire| url= | email= | address=chemin de la Pointe Noire | lat=50.15689 | long=-66.47987 | directions=au centre de la presqu'île Marcani | phone = | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content= }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Innu Apakuai | url= | email= | address=1005, boul. Laure (Galeries Montagnaises Mall) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Little shop in the middle of a mall that sells mostly artisan crafts made by native Innus. }} ==Eat== In Sept-Îles, it is possible to eat very fresh seafood, and it is what many people are looking for when coming here. Truly, all restaurants offer fresh and tasty seafood; it is all a matter of what you are looking for (price and atmosphere). *{{eat | name=Chez Omer | url= | email= | address=372 av. Brochu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | ladtedit=2013 | content=Locally-renowned restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood. The food is quite expensive. }} *{{eat | name=Casse-Crôute du pêcheur | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cool little fast-food place, located right on Sept-Îles's port. Offers standard fare (poutine, hamburgers, etc.) but also offers crab club sandwiches, and the like. There are picnic tables to eat outside, but they have a very unique interior eating space that is made like a huge lobster trap! }} * {{eat | name=Pub St-marc | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Cozy pub that serves mainly seafood. Average meal is $20 without tax or tip. Fairly sizeable beer list (around 15 Québec beers on tap) and wine list. Pitchers are $22. }} ==Drink== Sept-Îles being on the smaller side, there aren't that many places to drink or party. However, it is still possible to have fun. *{{drink | name=Edgar Café Bar | url= | email= | address=490 Arnaud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-6789 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Café/bar with a terrace near the sea, Edgar is pretty popular with young adults. The prices are average for a bar, maybe a bit on the expensive side. Serves fancy beer, nicely decorated. Good place to chill in the evening. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Youth Hostel Le Tangon | url=http://www.aubergeletangon.com/ | email=tangon@globetrotter.net | address=555, rue Cartier | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418-962-8180 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorms from $22, private rooms from $35 single, $55 double | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=The only youth hostel in town, therefore the cheapest accommodation too. The hotel is pretty great: good for meeting other travellers, very lively atmosphere. Kitchen, TV room, laundry, courtyard. }} *{{sleep | name=Wild camping | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=If that's your thing, and you have some mobility, you can go to any of the beaches, forests, etc., that surround the city, and pitch your tent there. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gouverneur Sept-Îles | alt= | url=http://sept-iles.gouverneur.com/ | email= | address=666, boul. Laure | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=From $109 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2017-02-02| content=Sixty standard rooms and 58 business-class rooms and suites. Business centre and meeting rooms, fitness centre, high-speed Internet, restaurant (the Resto-Bar de l’O) serving regional cuisine. Various packages bundle tours of the National Park of the Mingan Islands or the Faunic Reserve of Port Cartier. }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/quality-inn-sept-iles-hotel-cna46 | email= | address=1009 Boulevard Laure | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-960-5600| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $119 double | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=close to all the key area attractions: Museum Shaputuan, Regional Museum of the North Shore, Les Galeries Montagnaises mall, Place de Ville, Conrad-Parent and Guy Carbonneau sports arenas. The city’s main shopping centre is within walking distance. }} ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Lavoie S-i. | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071201924590&ref=py_c | email=campinglavoiesi@gmail.com | address=1759, boulevard Laure | lat=50.26241 | long=-66.40203 | directions= | phone=+1 418-964-6089| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content=Camp site. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Sept-Îles. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage within the city, but no signal anywhere else. ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Kegaska]] | minorr1='''[[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]''' }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-au-Tonnerre]] | alt= | url=http://www.riviere-au-tonnerre.ca/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433595 | lat=50.266667 | long=-64.783333 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Being the gateway to the MRC of Minganie, this municipality is made up of two picturesque and modern villages: Sheldrake and Rivière-au-Tonnerre. Fundamentally based on fishing, the economy has been transformed towards resorts (especially the hamlets of Rivière-Chaloupe and Rivière-aux-Graines) and services to travelers. Main attractions: many coves, beaches, church, falls, whale watching, hunting and fishing. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Port-Cartier]] | alt= | url=http://www.villeport-cartier.com/ | email= | address=40, avenue Parent, Port-Cartier (Québec) G5B 2G5 | directions= | phone=+1 418-766-2343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q141783 | lat=50.0333 | long=-66.8667 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=A town that developed thanks to its forest industry and the exploitation of iron deposits in the mining towns of Gagnon and Mont-Right. Today, the economy is oriented towards services for travelers and recreational tourism activities: resorts, hunting and fishing, museums and historic sites, parks, heritage circuits, fine sandy beach stretching over 11 km in Pointe-aux-English. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Anticosti]] | alt= | url=https://municipalite-anticosti.org/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4543508 | lat=49.538611 | long=-63.245278 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This natural island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is the largest island in Quebec. It is known for its outdoor activities, fishing and deer hunting. Main attractions: falls of the Vauréal river, the Petit Canyon of the Chicotte river, Port-Meunier, observation of flora and fauna. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-Walker]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214667 | lat=50.2667 | long=-67.15 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM Sept-Rivières, in Côte-Nord region. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-Nipissis]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433568 | lat=51.25 | long=-65.9167 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM Sept-Rivières, in Côte-Nord region. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-Jérôme]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214619 | lat=50.85 | long=-63.55 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM [[Minganie]], in Côte-Nord region. This territory is a hunting & fishing paradise under the aegis of outfitters, with access by seaplane. It can be crossed by snowmobile. }} {{geo|50.2167|-66.3833}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} dkqe9gvul09tdabeo3g2kc2zcnqavj5 4491968 4491965 2022-07-28T19:39:44Z Ibaman 195012 [[Words to avoid]]: located wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Sept-Îles''' (''French for "Seven Islands"'') is a city in the RCM of [[Sept-Rivières]], in the [[North Shore (Quebec)|North Shore]] of [[Quebec]], approximately 230 km northeast of Baie-Comeau, on the [[Route des Baleines]] and the [[Route Nature aux mille délices]] (gourmet route). It is the northernmost town in Quebec with any significant population. It is among the northernmost locales with a paved connection to the rest of Quebec's road network. The population is 25,686 according to the 2011 census, with an added population of around 3,000 First Nations (Indigenous) people living in the Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Indian Reserve in the city. [[File:Rivière Sainte-Marguerite.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Rivière Sainte-Marguerite, downstream from Sainte-Marguerite 2 Dam]] The only settlements on the road network that are farther north are [[Fermont]], [[Radisson]] and [[Chisasibi]], the latter two in the extreme western portion of the province at the north end of the James Bay Road. The remaining settlements at higher latitudes in the province are mostly isolated Cree, Innu, or Inuit villages, with access limited to seasonal gravel roads. ==Understand== Sept-Îles is the largest city on the north shore in eastern Quebec. This city offers many cultural and artistic attractions (performance halls, artists'/craftsmen's studios, sculpture symposium) and historical points of interest (reconstruction of the Old Post Office and Amerindian prehistory). In addition, with its several sandy beaches, forests as far as the eye can see, countless bodies of water, and privileged sites for hunting and fishing (notably for salmon fishing), Sept-Îles and surrounding areas are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. ==Get in== ===By car=== To get to Sept-Îles, one of the only options is to come by car. It is about 638 km from Quebec City, and 926 km from Montreal. The trip should take you 7-8 hours and 10-11 hours, respectively. The nearest town is Baie-Comeau, 232 km to the southwest (pop. 25,000), but there are some villages along the way. The main road through the region is Route 138, which follows the north shore from Montreal through Tadoussac and Sept-Îles to Kegashka, a tiny village just beyond Natashquan. Beyond this point, there is no road at all for 450 km (the few villages are served by outport ferry from Sept-Îles). Route 138 briefly reappears at Vieux-Fort and crosses from [[Blanc-Sablon]] into [[Labrador]]. ===By plane=== *{{go | name=Sept-Îles Airport | alt={{IATA|YZV}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.223333 | long=-66.265556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sept-Îles Airport | wikidata=Q2875916 | content=Domestic planes leave from Montreal, but they are very expensive (usually around $800; a return Montreal-Paris flight costs around the same). }} Direct flights to Sept-Îles from [[Quebec City]] (1.25-1.75 hours). ==== Airlines ==== * {{Listing|name=Air Liaison|url=https://airliaison.ca/|email=info@airliaison.ca|phone=|tollfree=+1-888-589-8972|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A regional airline operating in [[Quebec]].}} * {{Listing|name=Pascan Aviation|url=https://www.pascan.com/|email=info@pascan.com|phone=+1-450-443-0500|tollfree=+1-888-313-8777|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=A regional airline operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Labrador]].}} * {{Listing|name=PAL Airlines|url=https://www.palairlines.ca|email=reservations@palairlines.ca|tollfree=+1-800-563-2800|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=One of the largest regional airlines operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Atlantic Canada]].}} ===By boat=== [[File:Sept-Îles 1.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Sept-Îles Marina]] * {{listing|name=Relais Nordik|alt=|url=http://relaisnordik.com|email=|address=265, rue des Pionniers|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-418-968-4707|tollfree=+1-800-463-0680|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-05-23|content=M/V Bella Desgagnés operates seasonally (early April to early October), carrying passengers and cargo to several otherwise inaccessible communities that depend on this vessel for supplies. The boat travels between [[Rimouski]] and [[Blanc-Sablon]] including stops in Sept-Îles, Port-Menier (on [[Anticosti]]), [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]], Kegaska, La Romaine, Harrington Harbour, Tête-à-la-Baleine, La Tabatière, and Saint-Augustin. Scheduled travel time to Sept-Îles from Rimouski is 11.5 hours, from Port-Menier is 7.5 hours, from Havre-Saint-Pierre is 14.5 hours, and from Blanc-Sablon is 2 days 11.75 hours. One round trip occurs per week. Due varying sailing conditions, the operator recommends booking onward connections 36 to 48 hours after the scheduled arrival time of the boat.}} ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Sept-Îles: ** Between [[Baie-Comeau]] and Sept-Îles including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Sept-Îles from Baie-Comeau is 3 hours and from Godbout is 2 hours. Operates daily. Same day transfer at Baie-Comeau is available for travel from [[Quebec City]] (9.75 hours from Sept-Îles), or to Quebec City and [[Montreal]]. ** Between [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]] and Sept-Îles. Travel time to Sept-Îles from Havre-Saint-Pierre is 2.75 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By train=== {{Listing|name=Tshiuetin Rail Transportation|url=https://www.tshiuetin.net/|email=billetterie@tshiuetin.ca|phone=+1-418-960-0982|lastedit=2022-05-06|content=Operates a train route between Sept-Îles and [[Schefferville]] via through Emeril, [[Labrador]].}} The train runs on the Quebec North Shore & Labrador (QNS&L) line. Schefferville is an otherwise-inaccessible mining community in northern Québec. This line is owned by three First Nations (Indigenous) groups. '''Tshiuetin''' means "north wind" in the Naskapi language. This line does not connect to the rest of the North American rail system. The journey is 10-12 hr of spectacular scenery. Departing Sept-Îles: Mon & Thu at 08:00. Departing Schefferville: Tue & Fri at 08:00. Sandwiches and microwaved meals are available in a dining car. Server may not speak English or French, so brush up on your [http://www.native-languages.org/innu_words.htm Naskapi]. The northbound train stops at Emerile Jct at about 15:00 and southbound at about 12:00 (Quebec time). Labrador City is a 45-minute drive north on Highway 500 from Emeril Jct, so you should have transportation arranged to meet you. Tickets cost $175 round trip ($115 for Indigenous persons) * {{go | name=Sept-Îles railway station | alt= | url=https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/sept-iles | email= | address=126 Rue Mgr-Blanche | lat=50.2008 | long=-66.3659 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-02 | content= }} ===By thumb=== Hitchhiking from Montreal to Quebec City is very easy; many people commute daily between those two cities. Between Quebec City and Sept-Îles, there is only one main road (Route 138) going north-east along the shore of the St-Lawrence river. As such, hitchhiking is pretty straightforward. People travelling on this road are likely to accomplish long distances because towns and cities are few and far between. However, just going from Quebec City to Sept-Îles in your own car takes around 8 hours; add the waiting time, and getting to Sept-Îles is likely to take you 2 days of hitchhiking. Wild camping is pretty easy during the summer months, but winter in Quebec is quite harsh and camping in winter is impossible without specialized gear (waiting for a ride at -30°C is also dangerous). Nevertheless, if you leave very early from Quebec City (or east of there), it is possible to arrive in Sept-Îles in one day. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q141699|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|50.2490|-66.3808|zoom=10}} Car is the best way to get around the city. For places within the city, walking is quite easy, but if you want to go to the beach, or any place remotely outside the city, you will definitely need a car. At the tourist office, you can rent bicycles for $10/day. Helmets and bicycle locks are included. There are also taxis. If you go out in the evening, a taxi is your only option if you don't want to walk. ==See== *{{see | name=Alouette Smelter | alt= | url=https://www.alouette.com/en/contact-us/facility-tours | email=communications@alouette.qc.ca | address=400, chemin de la Pointe-Noire | lat=50.15639 | long=-66.44124 | directions=on the Marconi peninsula (west side of the large bay of Sept-Îles), {{km|32}} away | phone=+1-418-964-7342 | tollfree= | hours=From June 19 until the end of August, from Tuesday to Saturday, twice a day at 08:45 and at 13:15 | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Guided tour of the aluminum factory to see this huge industrial complex. The plant ranks first in [[America]] in the production of primary aluminum with its annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes. It is the largest employer in the city. Wearing long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited to pacemakers, pregnant women and children under 12 yearsold. It is not allowed to bring cameras, magnetic cards, watches, jewelry and lighters. }} *{{see | name=Clarke City Interpretive Centre | lat=Centre d'interprétation de Clarke City| url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca | email= | address=160, rue du Moulin (Clarke City) | lat=50.19943 | long=-66.63036 | directions= | phone =+1-418-583-2223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Interpretive centre recounting the history of Clark City and the lifestyles of the time of this place which was the first industrial city of the [[North Shore]] thanks to the Clarke brothers of [[Toronto]] who established a pulp mill there in 1898. }} *{{see | name=IOC Rio Tinto | lat=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1-418-962-1238 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W 13:00, Tu Th F 09:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Guided tour of the iron ore processing plant carried out inside a car in which the guide takes visitors inside the huge complex explaining the different stages. It is forbidden to leave the car. Reservations must be made at the Sept-Îles tourist information office. }} *{{see | name=Bois-Joli Creek Garden | lat=Jardin du ruisseau Bois-Joli| url= | email=directeur.jcrbj@gmail.com | address=97, rue des Chanterelles (secteur Ferland) | lat=50.27142 | long=-66.41563 | directions= | phone =+1-418-960-5551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From sunrise to sunset | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=The northernmost botanical garden in [[Quebec]]. It includes {{km|4.5}} of trails and 14,000 plantations divided into 12 sectors thematic areas such as the kindergarten and bird garden, the garden of medicinal plants, the rock garden and the sea-winds trail leading to Sept-Îles bay. The site includes a picnic area. Guided tours are offered free of charge at 13:00 or by reservation in July and August. }} *{{see | name=Shaputuan Museum | lat=Maison de transmission de la culture innue Shaputuan| url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca/en/culture/mus%C3%A9e-shaputuan | email=laureatmoreau@itum.qc.ca | address=290 boulevard des Montagnais | lat=50.23143 | long=-66.38558 | directions= | phone = +1 418-962-4000 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-962-3131 | hours=M–F 08:00–16:30, Sa Su 13:00–16:00 in summer; M–F 08:00–16:30 during the off season | price= | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=In the permanent exhibit, the Musée Shaputuan illustrates the traditional life cycle of the Innu through the four seasons. The Shaputuan was founded to preserve and transmit Innu culture in the community through presentations of permanent and temporary exhibitions and the organization of cultural events. In this place of gathering, meeting and sharing, the visitor will be able to experience the past and present Innu culture. }} *{{see | name=Regional Museum of the North Shore | alt=Musée Régional de la Côte-Nord | url=http://www.mrcn.qc.ca | email=christian.marcotte@mrcn.qc.ca | address=500 boul. Laure | lat=50.21404 | long=-66.37565 | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-2070 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-968-8323 | hours=June 25 to Labour Day, daily from 09:00–17:00 | price=$7 adults | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Museum with a permanent exhibition about the North Shore's history. The museum is also host to different temporary exhibits, both cultural and artistic. Very interesting, worth a visit. }} *{{see | name=Vieux-Poste | lat=| url=http://vieuxposte.com | email= | address=20, rue Shimun | lat=50.22621 | long=-66.40261 | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-6237 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June 25-end Aug: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, M 10:00-17:00 | price=$12 ($15 if bundled with Musée Régional) | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=A fur trading post first constructed in 1661 to trade seasonally with the Innu; rebuilt in 1967. The guides on site will make you relive the time when the region relied on fur trading as an important economic activity. }} * '''Base Moisie / Rivier Moisie''', a beautiful little settlement (formerly a Royal Canadian Air Force base) that is on the edge of the junction of the Moisie river and the St Lawrence River. The view of the junction between the two rivers is truly amazing. The settlement itself does not have much but a little ''dépanneur'' (convenience store) a minute walking distance down Chemin des Forges. ==Do== *{{do | name=Parc Aylmer-Whittom (Parc Aylmer Whittom) | url=http://tourismeseptiles.ca | email= | address=Route 138 Ouest | lat=50.30822 | long=-66.45964 | directions={{km|7|km}} from the tourist information office | phone = +1-418-962-1238 | tollfree=+1-888-880-1238 | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content=Hiking, the park has two observation towers allowing you to see Conan Island, the western part of Sept-Îles Bay and the birds. There is a miniature village for children. }} *{{do | name=Pointe Noire Trail | alt=Sentier de la Pointe Noire| url= | email= | address=chemin de la Pointe Noire | lat=50.15689 | long=-66.47987 | directions=au centre de la presqu'île Marcani | phone = | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-07-14 | content= }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Innu Apakuai | url= | email= | address=1005, boul. Laure (Galeries Montagnaises Mall) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Little shop in the middle of a mall that sells mostly artisan crafts made by native Innus. }} ==Eat== In Sept-Îles, it is possible to eat very fresh seafood, and it is what many people are looking for when coming here. Truly, all restaurants offer fresh and tasty seafood; it is all a matter of what you are looking for (price and atmosphere). *{{eat | name=Chez Omer | url= | email= | address=372 av. Brochu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | ladtedit=2013 | content=Locally-renowned restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood. The food is quite expensive. }} *{{eat | name=Casse-Crôute du pêcheur | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cool little fast-food place, located right on Sept-Îles's port. Offers standard fare (poutine, hamburgers, etc.) but also offers crab club sandwiches, and the like. There are picnic tables to eat outside, but they have a very unique interior eating space that is made like a huge lobster trap! }} * {{eat | name=Pub St-marc | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content=Cozy pub that serves mainly seafood. Average meal is $20 without tax or tip. Fairly sizeable beer list (around 15 Québec beers on tap) and wine list. Pitchers are $22. }} ==Drink== Sept-Îles being on the smaller side, there aren't that many places to drink or party. However, it is still possible to have fun. *{{drink | name=Edgar Café Bar | url= | email= | address=490 Arnaud | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418-968-6789 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Café/bar with a terrace near the sea, Edgar is pretty popular with young adults. The prices are average for a bar, maybe a bit on the expensive side. Serves fancy beer, nicely decorated. Good place to chill in the evening. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Youth Hostel Le Tangon | url=http://www.aubergeletangon.com/ | email=tangon@globetrotter.net | address=555, rue Cartier | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418-962-8180 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorms from $22, private rooms from $35 single, $55 double | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=The only youth hostel in town, therefore the cheapest accommodation too. The hotel is pretty great: good for meeting other travellers, very lively atmosphere. Kitchen, TV room, laundry, courtyard. }} *{{sleep | name=Wild camping | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=If that's your thing, and you have some mobility, you can go to any of the beaches, forests, etc., that surround the city, and pitch your tent there. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gouverneur Sept-Îles | alt= | url=http://sept-iles.gouverneur.com/ | email= | address=666, boul. Laure | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=From $109 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2017-02-02| content=Sixty standard rooms and 58 business-class rooms and suites. Business centre and meeting rooms, fitness centre, high-speed Internet, restaurant (the Resto-Bar de l’O) serving regional cuisine. Various packages bundle tours of the National Park of the Mingan Islands or the Faunic Reserve of Port Cartier. }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | alt= | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/quality-inn-sept-iles-hotel-cna46 | email= | address=1009 Boulevard Laure | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-960-5600| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $119 double | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=close to all the key area attractions: Museum Shaputuan, Regional Museum of the North Shore, Les Galeries Montagnaises mall, Place de Ville, Conrad-Parent and Guy Carbonneau sports arenas. The city’s main shopping centre is within walking distance. }} ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Lavoie S-i. | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071201924590&ref=py_c | email=campinglavoiesi@gmail.com | address=1759, boulevard Laure | lat=50.26241 | long=-66.40203 | directions= | phone=+1 418-964-6089| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content=Camp site. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Sept-Îles. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage within the city, but no signal anywhere else. ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Kegaska]] | minorr1='''[[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]''' }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-au-Tonnerre]] | alt= | url=http://www.riviere-au-tonnerre.ca/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433595 | lat=50.266667 | long=-64.783333 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Being the gateway to the MRC of Minganie, this municipality is made up of two picturesque and modern villages: Sheldrake and Rivière-au-Tonnerre. Fundamentally based on fishing, the economy has been transformed towards resorts (especially the hamlets of Rivière-Chaloupe and Rivière-aux-Graines) and services to travelers. Main attractions: many coves, beaches, church, falls, whale watching, hunting and fishing. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Port-Cartier]] | alt= | url=http://www.villeport-cartier.com/ | email= | address=40, avenue Parent, Port-Cartier (Québec) G5B 2G5 | directions= | phone=+1 418-766-2343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q141783 | lat=50.0333 | long=-66.8667 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=A town that developed thanks to its forest industry and the exploitation of iron deposits in the mining towns of Gagnon and Mont-Right. Today, the economy is oriented towards services for travelers and recreational tourism activities: resorts, hunting and fishing, museums and historic sites, parks, heritage circuits, fine sandy beach stretching over 11 km in Pointe-aux-English. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Anticosti]] | alt= | url=https://municipalite-anticosti.org/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4543508 | lat=49.538611 | long=-63.245278 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This natural island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is the largest island in Quebec. It is known for its outdoor activities, fishing and deer hunting. Main attractions: falls of the Vauréal river, the Petit Canyon of the Chicotte river, Port-Meunier, observation of flora and fauna. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-Walker]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214667 | lat=50.2667 | long=-67.15 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM Sept-Rivières, in Côte-Nord region. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-Nipissis]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433568 | lat=51.25 | long=-65.9167 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM Sept-Rivières, in Côte-Nord region. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-Jérôme]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214619 | lat=50.85 | long=-63.55 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=Unorganized territory of RCM [[Minganie]], in Côte-Nord region. This territory is a hunting & fishing paradise under the aegis of outfitters, with access by seaplane. It can be crossed by snowmobile. }} {{geo|50.2167|-66.3833}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} 6hucnonmpyqhrp426bywl9q44bj6ub2 0 32202 4491986 4473397 2022-07-28T20:40:13Z *angys* 2171403 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban Railway Station (220709).jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Seremban Prima.JPG|thumb|Seremban Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungai Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal 1 Shopping Center.JPG |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; Giant hypermarket in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== [[File:Carlton Star Hotel.JPG|thumb|Carlton Star Hotel]] (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} ipbuoete4x11jx4n95jiyyu98ay9my6 4491987 4491986 2022-07-28T20:43:09Z *angys* 2171403 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban Railway Station (220709).jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Seremban Prima (220709).jpg 01|thumb|Seremban Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungei Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal One Shopping Centre (220709).jpg |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus's near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; KIPMall in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== [[File:Carlton Star Hotel.JPG|thumb|Carlton Star Hotel]] (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} c21d0d488ol1828za53c6ha1c0yf5xn 4491988 4491987 2022-07-28T20:43:47Z *angys* 2171403 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban Railway Station (220709).jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Rasah Prima (220709).jpg |thumb|Rasah Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungei Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal One Shopping Centre (220709).jpg |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus's near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; KIPMall in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== [[File:Carlton Star Hotel.JPG|thumb|Carlton Star Hotel]] (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} sgzsd7eb8xsw3hsxspjn99h0kxsi0ks 4491996 4491988 2022-07-28T21:52:19Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Sorry, I think the photos you substituted are not as nice as thumbnails. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban railway station (Rawang-Seremban Line) (front), Seremban.jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Seremban Prima.JPG|thumb|Seremban Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungai Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal 1 Shopping Center.JPG |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; Giant hypermarket in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== [[File:Carlton Star Hotel.JPG|thumb|Carlton Star Hotel]] (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} 8s980zyvk4dgyz3ano2ue2vqiwcyply 4491997 4491996 2022-07-28T21:52:52Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Sleep */ -uninteresting business photo per [[don't tout]] guidelines. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban railway station (Rawang-Seremban Line) (front), Seremban.jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Seremban Prima.JPG|thumb|Seremban Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungai Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal 1 Shopping Center.JPG |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; Giant hypermarket in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} o638tium27t4u0kzx3zk9deycbdfcg0 4492000 4491997 2022-07-28T22:14:58Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Restored updates; I think I got 'em all. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seremban (Wikivoyage banner).jpg}} [[File:Seremban railway station (Rawang-Seremban Line) (front), Seremban.jpg|thumb|300px|Seremban Train Station]] '''Seremban''' is the state capital of [[Negeri Sembilan]], on the [[West Coast (Malaysia)|west coast]] of [[peninsular Malaysia]]. ==Understand== Like most other cities on the West Coast of Malaysia, Seremban is populated by citizens of Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicity (called separate "races" in Malaysia). Major languages spoken in the city are Malay (the national language) and Tamil, Cantonese (especially by the elder generation), Mandarin (spoken more by the younger generation) Seremban is seldom regarded as a main tourist attraction. It is located between Melaka (70 km south) and Kuala Lumpur (60 km north). ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} ===By bus=== Buses from other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as [[Thailand]] and [[Singapore]], stop at the "Terminal One" bus station at the town center. There are also buses from here linking other towns within Negeri Sembilan state. There is a shopping mall by the same name beside this bus station. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Seremban is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is about 30 km north of Seremban (about 30 minutes drive away). The airport is easily accessible via the PLUS highways. ===By car=== The old trunk road (Federal Route 1) links Seremban to other towns/cities in Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] to the North and [[Melaka]] to the south. It is also accessible by major highways. The main highway is the North-South Expressway (NSE/PLUS). The nearest exit is no. 218 (Seremban). Seremban is approximately 3 hours' drive (non-stop)- 265 km from [[Johor Bahru]] and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, using the NSE. Seremban is also connected to the state of Selangor via the LEKAS highway which passes through Serdang and Nilai. ===By train=== Seremban is on the main railway line linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The rail station is opposite the Seremban Parade on Jalan Antah. It is operated by the KTM. Another KTM train station is located at Senawang. Another train station at Tiroi can be considered too if you have personal transport, it is near the new S2 Heights area. * {{listing | type=go | name=Seremban railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=2.718793 | long=101.940753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Seremban railway station | wikidata=Q283375 | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content= }} ==Get around== ===By car=== Driving around Seremban is quite tough during the day with constant streams of busy traffic, but not as bad as Kuala Lumpur or Penang Island due its volume. Road traffic volume increases during the weekends and public holidays as people who work in nearby major cities return. Traffic gets less busy away from the Seremban and Port Dickson toll plazas (towards Seremban 2) and Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik). Roads that should be avoided during peak hour include Jalan Tuanku Antah (main road to Senawang), Jalan Rasah (main road to Port Dickson toll plaza), Jalan Sungai Ujong (main road to Seremban toll plaza) as well as the main city centre. ===On foot=== Seremban is, to a certain extent, pedestrian unfriendly, due to a lack of pedestrian crossings and designated pedestrian paths especially in the Seremban town. There are also few facilities for the disabled. Going on foot is an unpopular means of getting around in Seremban. ===By bicycle=== For similar reasons, cycling is also an unpopular means of getting around. Cycling is uncomfortable can be dangerous due to the narrow road lanes. Riding bicycles is only recommended for recreational purposes. But neither of the main parks in Seremban, the Lake Gardens (in front of State Assembly building) or the City Park (behind the fire station in Seremban 2), cater to cyclists. === By taxi === Online taxi services like Grab is quite popular. ==See== [[File:Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery.JPG|thumb|Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery]] * Visit '''State Museum (Muzium Negeri Sembilan)''' in Jalan Sungai Ujong to see a collection of the history of Negeri Sembilan. * There are also '''local art complexes''' in Seremban such as Cultural Handicraft Complex & Minangkabau House in Jalan Sungai Ujong * Two zoos in Seremban: Seremban Animal Park near Taman Setia Jaya and the Mini Zoo near Taman Jiboi ==Do== Enjoy a walk at Seremban's Lake Gardens especially during sunset. The A&W fastfood restaurant is also located by the side of the Lake, to offer great lakeside view. The Lake Gardens is a favourite park for joggers and anglers alike. Well maintained pathways around the lake makes strolls a leisure. Located nearby the lake is the recreational forest in which nature lovers can enjoy the biodiversity it has to offer. Seremban is not a major tourist attraction but stopping a night at Seremban before a departure flight from KLIA is enjoyable. ==Buy== [[File:Era Walk covered.jpg|thumb|Era Walk in Era Square]] [[File:Seremban Prima.JPG|thumb|Seremban Prima]] Apart from shopping complexes, Seremban has designated numerous zones in the city to market locally manufactured products such as antiques, textiles, fabrics and handicrafts. * '''Sungei Ujong Walk''' a market located in Jalan Dr. Murugesu * There is also a flea market in Jalan Utam Singh ===Shopping malls=== * {{listing | type=buy | name=AEON Seremban 2 | alt= | url=http://www.jusco.com.my/JuscoHome/html/jusco/storeinfo/jusco_s2.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Seremban 2 | lat=2.70129 | long=101.91196 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= It has more than 20 shops & western-style department store, AEON. }}With TGV Cinemas * '''Seremban Parade (Seremban Prima)''' — It has various kind of shops and western-style department store, Parkson. * {{listing | type=buy | name=Terminal One | alt= | url=https://www.terminal1sbn.com/ | email=admin@terminal1sbn.com | address=No. 20B, Jalan Lintang, 70200 | lat=2.722114 | long=101.936967 | directions= | phone=+6067673193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Terminal One Shopping Centre (220709).jpg |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=It has 2 anchor tenants: Parkson Grand, and Golden Screen Cinemas, which features 4 screens. Parkson Grand serves as a departmental store. Handphone shops and electronic gadgets can be found also. }} * {{buy | name=Era Square | alt= | url=http://www.erabarugroup.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-05-29| content=in Jalan Labu Lama, near to Bandar Seremban. A multi-purpose commercial centre with more than 18 shops and Western restaurants. }} * '''Centre Point''' — Jalan Dato Muda Linggi. It has various kind of shops & western-style department store, The Store * {{buy | name=Angsana Seremban | alt=Plaza Ampangan | url=http://www.udamall.my/properties/angsana-seremban {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Ampangan | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are also some '''hypermarkets''' in Seremban such as Lotus's near Seremban 2 and Seremban Jaya; KIPMall in Senawang and in Plaza Ampangan. Mydin Mall in Seremban 2 and Senawang. * '''Palm Mall''' at Kemayan Square, with GSC Cinemas and restaurants. * '''The Store''' near Jalan Tuanku Munawir. Mainly departmental stores. ==Eat== [[Image:Seremban_siew_pau.jpg|thumb|Seremban siew pau]] ===Local specialities=== * '''Seremban Siew Pau''' A special delicacy here called the 'Siew Pau' is a type of baked bun which is considered a must-have by those who visit this town. The filling inside is usually minced pork. Several other brands can be found instead of the most famous "Seremban Siew Pau" brand, for example Kee Mei (奇美烧包) and Siew Bao Asia (亚洲烧包). ===Places to eat=== * {{eat | name=Tow Kee Hakka noodles | alt=滔记客家麵 | url= | email= | address=94 Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 761 6638 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has existed in Seremban since the 1930s. Home-made flat noodles come with minced pork in a thick clear sauce. }} * '''Seremban Crabs''' A popular destination especially for tourists due to spaciousness and fast food preparation. Located along Jalan Lobak. * '''Hong Kong Noodle House''' Homemade noodles and a variety of Wan Tan Mee. Located on the same street as Seremban Crab. Another location at Bukit Kepayang. Slightly more expensive than normal noodle stalls, but possibly worth it. Not only has wantan mee, but also chicken noodle (with or without curry) and chicken feet noodle. * '''Pasar Besar Seremban''' Numerous stalls with great food such as beef noodles, cuttlefish bihun (Seremban specialty) and more. The Hakka noodles mentioned above is also located in the bazaar. Upper floor for food. Expect RM5+. ==Drink== * '''Haji Sharif's cendol''' in the Seremban town along Paul's street. Shop lot is the first in the row and is green in colour. Their rojak is quite good too. Self service. * The soymilk stall near Lee Sam Road is quite recommended. * Herbal tea stall can be found near the soymilk stall or near the front door of Terminal One. ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Spanish Villa | url= | email= | address=Jalan bunga raya 19, Taman Tasik Jaya | lat= | long= | directions=Senawang | phone=+60 66797448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ===Budget=== (Upward of 55myr) *Hotel Lotus, Kemayan Square, {{phone|+60 6 7621829}} hotel_lotus@yahoo.com ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Seri Malaysia Seremban Hotel | alt=Hotel Seri Malaysia Seremban | url=https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ | email=rsvn.sbn@serimalaysia.com.my | address=Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 | lat=2.722436 | long=101.933719 | directions= | phone=+6067644180 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=RM168-208 | lastedit=2019-12-20 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban.JPG|thumb|Royale Bintang Hotel Seremban]] * {{sleep | name=Klana Resort Seremban | alt= | url=https://www.klana-resort.com.my/ | email= | address=Jalan Penghulu Cantik | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7627888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Royale Chulan Resort & Spa | alt= | url=https://www.royalechulan-seremban.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Jalan Dato A S Dawood | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 6 7666999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Seremban is a pretty safe town to travel to. Crime rate is amongst the lowest in Malaysia. Just take the usual precautions when travelling to any town or city: avoid carrying large amounts of cash, wearing excessive jewelry & leaving valuables visible inside one's vehicle. ==Go next== * Satay in '''[[Kajang]]''' * Visit a popular beach destination at '''[[Port Dickson]].''' Can be reached through the old Lukut road (free but possibly slower), or through the highway (with toll fees). * [[Seri Menanti]] - Visit '''Seri Menanti Old Palace''', one of the famous landmarks in Negeri Sembilan *Visit '''Wet World Pedas Hot Spring'''. It's 13 km away from Seremban. *Visit '''Kuala Pilah'''. 33 km from Seremban *'''Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.''' Following the PLUS Highway. {{geo|2.7167|101.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Negeri Sembilan}} {{outlinecity}} bjify1kur8ohdob3v0e6k2jn758ywht 0 32423 4491808 4454198 2022-07-28T13:52:49Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* As a spectator */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Sheffield Wikivoyage Banner 2.png|caption = Millennium Square, in the heart of the city, is home to the Winter Gardens (right).|disambig=yes}} [[File:City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield (geograph 2846119).jpg|thumb|400px|City Hall and Cenotaph, Barkers Pool]] The original ''Steel City'', '''[http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit Sheffield]''' is one place most have heard of, but isn't usually on many travellers' bucket lists. If this is you, you're missing out. It's true, [[Yorkshire]]'s second city has a bit of an image problem. Its cutlery may be in kitchen drawers the world over, but Sheffield hasn't necessarily reinvented itself in the way that other northern [[England|English]] cities have managed to do. That being said, first-time visitors are more often than not surprised by what they find. Many remark on how they wish they'd discovered the place sooner, and wonder why nobody told them it was here. Why? Sheffielders are too modest; they know their city is wonderful, but they won't tell you so, even though that means getting overlooked more often than not. When pushed, they might mumble something about metal and hills, but they won't tell you about their creative talents, or their museums and art galleries. If the locals mention the city's two universities, they won't brag about their size (30,000 students apiece) or successes (world leaders in industry, engineering and the sciences). They certainly won't talk about the fact that Sheffield is England's National City of Sport, nor that it has a credible claim to being the real ale capital of the world, nor even that it is home to Britain's biggest and best theatre scene outside London. As for telling you how many trees Sheffield has (three times the number of people), or just how close it is to the [[Peak District]] (one third of the city lies within this national park, the UK's oldest), you can forget it. But now you're in the know, there can be no more excuses - you'll find there's plenty to discover in "England's largest village". ==Understand== {{Weather box |location = Sheffield |metric first = Yes |single line = Yes |Jan record high C = 14.9 |Feb record high C = 17.6 |Mar record high C = 23.3 |Apr record high C = 26.4 |May record high C = 28.2 |Jun record high C = 30.7 |Jul record high C = 33.3 |Aug record high C = 34.3 |Sep record high C = 28.4 |Oct record high C = 25.7 |Nov record high C = 17.6 |Dec record high C = 17.6 |year record high C = 34.3 |Jan avg record high C = 11.7 |Feb avg record high C = 12.5 |Mar avg record high C = 15.8 |Apr avg record high C = 19.8 |May avg record high C = 23.5 |Jun avg record high C = 26.3 |Jul avg record high C = 27.4 |Aug avg record high C = 27.1 |Sep avg record high C = 23.3 |Oct avg record high C = 18.5 |Nov avg record high C = 14.7 |Dec avg record high C = 12.9 |year avg record high C = 29.1 |Jan high C = 6.8 |Feb high C = 7.1 |Mar high C = 9.8 |Apr high C = 12.5 |May high C = 16.1 |Jun high C = 18.8 |Jul high C = 21.1 |Aug high C = 20.6 |Sep high C = 17.7 |Oct high C = 13.5 |Nov high C = 9.5 |Dec high C = 6.9 |year high C = 13.4 |Jan mean C = 4.4 |Feb mean C = 4.4 |Mar mean C = 6.6 |Apr mean C = 8.7 |May mean C = 11.8 |Jun mean C = 14.7 |Jul mean C = 16.9 |Aug mean C = 16.5 |Sep mean C = 14.0 |Oct mean C = 10.5 |Nov mean C = 7.0 |Dec mean C = 4.6 |year mean C = 10.0 |Jan low C = 1.9 |Feb low C = 1.7 |Mar low C = 3.3 |Apr low C = 4.8 |May low C = 7.5 |Jun low C = 10.5 |Jul low C = 12.7 |Aug low C = 12.4 |Sep low C = 10.3 |Oct low C = 7.5 |Nov low C = 4.5 |Dec low C = 2.3 |year low C = 6.6 |Jan avg record low C = -3.5 |Feb avg record low C = -3.6 |Mar avg record low C = -2.0 |Apr avg record low C = -0.5 |May avg record low C = 2.5 |Jun avg record low C = 5.6 |Jul avg record low C = 8.5 |Aug avg record low C = 7.8 |Sep avg record low C = 5.1 |Oct avg record low C = 1.3 |Nov avg record low C = -1.4 |Dec avg record low C = -3.6 |year avg record low C = -5.7 |Jan record low C = -9.2 |Feb record low C = -8.3 |Mar record low C = -8.3 |Apr record low C = -6.6 |May record low C = -0.7 |Jun record low C = 1.4 |Jul record low C = 3.9 |Aug record low C = 4.2 |Sep record low C = 1.9 |Oct record low C = -4.1 |Nov record low C = -7.2 |Dec record low C = -9.1 |year record low C = -9.2 |Jan precipitation mm = 83.4 |Feb precipitation mm = 60.4 |Mar precipitation mm = 63.4 |Apr precipitation mm = 65.5 |May precipitation mm = 53.8 |Jun precipitation mm = 75.6 |Jul precipitation mm = 56.0 |Aug precipitation mm = 65.3 |Sep precipitation mm = 63.8 |Oct precipitation mm = 81.2 |Nov precipitation mm = 79.4 |Dec precipitation mm = 86.7 |year precipitation mm = 834.6 |unit rain days = 1.0 mm |Jan rain days = 13.4 |Feb rain days = 10.5 |Mar rain days = 12.3 |Apr rain days = 10.3 |May rain days = 9.6 |Jun rain days = 9.1 |Jul rain days = 9.2 |Aug rain days = 9.9 |Sep rain days = 8.9 |Oct rain days = 12.7 |Nov rain days = 12.6 |Dec rain days = 13.0 |year rain days = 131.6 |Jan sun = 45.2 |Feb sun = 68.3 |Mar sun = 111.9 |Apr sun = 144.0 |May sun = 190.9 |Jun sun = 179.5 |Jul sun = 199.5 |Aug sun = 185.0 |Sep sun = 136.2 |Oct sun = 90.7 |Nov sun = 53.7 |Dec sun = 40.0 |year sun = 1444.9 |source 1 = [[Met Office]]<ref name="Met Averages">{{cite web |url=https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate/gcqzwq04e|title= Sheffield 1981–2010 averages |accessdate=26 April 2018|publisher=Met Office}}</ref> |source 2 = [[Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute|KNMI]]<ref>{{cite web | url =http://eca.knmi.nl/indicesextremes/customquerytimeseriesplots.php| title = Sheffield extreme values | accessdate =8 November 2011 | publisher = [[KNMI (institute)|KNMI]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://eca.knmi.nl/utils/mapserver/climatology.php?indexcat=**&indexid=TXx&periodidselect=1981-2010&seasonid=0&scalelogidselect=no&CMD=ZOOM_IN#bottom|title = Sheffield 1981–2010 mean maximum and minimum values | accessdate =31 December 2017 | publisher = [[KNMI (institute)|KNMI]]}}</ref> | description = See the 5 day forecast for Sheffield at the [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/yh/sheffield_forecast_weather.html Met Office] }} ===Orientation=== Sheffield is one of the [[United Kingdom]]'s biggest cities, with a population of 575,000, and around 1.6 million in the wider metropolitan area. The city lies in the most [[South Yorkshire|southerly part]] of [[Yorkshire]], with [[Derbyshire]] to the west and south-west, [[Nottinghamshire]] to the south-east, and [[Lincolnshire]] not far to the east. The M1 motorway runs along the city's eastern boundary and separates Sheffield from neighbouring [[Rotherham]]. The beautiful [[Peak District|Peak District National Park]] extends to within the western city boundary, and the South Pennines area ("''Last of the Summer Wine'' country") lies just to the north. The cities of [[Leeds]], [[Manchester]] and [[Nottingham]] are all roughly {{convert|30|miles}} from Sheffield, in different directions. Local folklore states that Sheffield, just like Rome, is built on '''seven hills'''; there are in fact considerably more than seven, and pretty much every neighbourhood is on the top or side of one hill or another. As well as the hills, the city is the meeting point of '''five rivers'''; the Don, the Loxley, the Porter Brook, the Rivelin, and the Sheaf, from which Sheffield gets its name. The city owes its existence to this rich landscape. Even before the [[Industrial Britain|Industrial Revolution]], the villages around Sheffield were established as centres of industry and commerce thanks to fast flowing rivers and streams that brought water down from the Pennines. The valleys through which these flowed were ideally suited for man-made dams that could be used to power water mills. A walk along the Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge tram stop or along the Porter Valley out from Endcliffe Park towards the Peak District will reveal some of these old dams. The increasingly high-rise and densely-populated '''City Centre''' lies where these rivers and valleys meet. The city has expanded out along the valleys and over the hills between, creating leafy neighbourhoods and suburbs within easy reach of the centre. Each valley has its own character, from the densely industrial Don Valley in the north-east, to the green and cosmopolitan residential streets of the Porter Valley in the south-west. Sheffield's difficult geography mean it sometimes feels more like a succession of self-contained villages, than a metropolitan city. Socioeconomically, and speaking very generally, Sheffield is split into two, almost down the middle: the western half, closer to the Peak District, is on the whole very affluent, indeed it contains some of the wealthiest postcodes in England. Then there's the working-class eastern half, where most of the heavy industry is concentrated, which unfortunately has some of the country's most deprived neighbourhoods. When moving from west to east, the division is stark and sudden, and the jump has been compared by academics and journalists to literary works by Dickens and Miéville, and even to Cold War-era Berlin. === Industrial Revolution and aftermath === [[File:Ebenezer Elliott Statue, Weston Park, Western Bank, Sheffield.jpg|thumb|Poet industrialist Ebenezer Elliott was a tireless champion of the working class in Sheffield and nationally. Here's his statue in Weston Park]] {{quote|Sheffield, I suppose, could justly claim to be called the ugliest town in the Old World|author='''George Orwell'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ringing endorsement in ''The Road to Wigan Pier''}} Industry in the city really took off when the railways arrived, allowing for the mass import of raw materials and export of finished products. The '''crucible technique''' of making exceptionally high quality steel was invented here by Benjamin Huntsman in 1852, and for decades it was to give Sheffield the economic advantage over other steel-producing cities. The Sheffield metallurgist Harry Brearley is the most commonly-credited inventor of '''stainless steel''', in 1912. Sheffield is still home to several steel works and a number of cutlery and blade manufacturers (including Swann Morton), and Sheffield steel can be found in surgical equipment and kitchen drawers the world over. However, the economic recession of the 1980s hit Sheffield hard, and large numbers of workers were left unemployed by the changing shape of heavy industry in Britain. Increased mechanisation has meant that while the steel industry remains the cornerstone of the city's export economy, it employs a fraction of its former workforce. Like Liverpool and Glasgow, Sheffield gained a reputation for a socialist political scene in reaction to the Conservative government of the day and the not entirely tongue-in-cheek nickname of '''The People's Republic of South Yorkshire'''. The resilient spirit of Sheffielders in these bleak times made the city famous in the black comedy film ''The Full Monty'' (1997), and people even today retain a remarkable optimism against hardship. This is seen most acutely in a local saying, "Smile, tha's not dead yet!" [[Image:Sheffield skyline.jpg|right|thumb|600px|View of Sheffield City Centre]] ===Sheffield today=== It has become something of a local joke that post-war town planners did more damage to the face of Sheffield than even the Luftwaffe managed during the blitz. Bold housing projects such as the widely-known '''Park Hill''', and the pedestrianised shopping street The Moor are relics of the 1960s vision of a "city on the move". In reality, this left much of Sheffield with a poorly maintained legacy of failed utopian concrete fantasies, but this braveness and edginess is cited by many as being a fundamental part of Sheffield's character. Even if the built environment of Sheffield occasionally leaves something to be desired, large parts of the City Centre have been spruced up by investment, while in other areas this is still a work in progress. However, the large amount of pedestrianised space and the presence of street-running trams gives the centre something of a continental feel. Furthermore, the kind of mid-century brutalist and functionalist architecture that Sheffield has in spades has had an upsurge in popularity, and both Park Hill and the Moor have been sympathetically reinvented for the 21st century, while maintaining their essential character. ===People=== '''Sheffielders''' - people from Sheffield - speak with a distinctive, melodious accent, that has spurred people from other parts of Yorkshire to give them the nickname '''dee-dars'''. This is a play on the local pronunciation of "thee" and "thou" - and yes those pronouns are current in these parts! If you know of the actor Sean Bean, you will have possibly already heard his natural Sheffield accent, which he has used in many roles, including in ''Sharpe'' and ''Game of Thrones''. There are also some dialect words in common use; see the main [[Yorkshire#Talk|Yorkshire]] article for details. While the whole of the north of England claims to have friendly natives, Sheffielders pride themselves on an egalitarian warmth and hospitality that goes above and beyond the call of duty. This is a city of over half a million people, where folk still greet friends and neighbours in the street to pass the time of day. Visitors may find this familial atmosphere, which has earned Sheffield the nickname of '''England's largest village''', most noticeable in the affectionate terms that slip into everyday conversation. Even when making a simple purchase in a shop or market, you can expect to be called 'love' or 'pal' at least once. If a stranger strikes up a conversation with you on the tram, don't be alarmed, that just how Sheffielders are! But as well as ticking a lot of Yorkshire stereotypes, Sheffield is also a vibrant '''multicultural city''', and is home to significant Chinese, Somali, Ethiopian, Turkish, Kurdish, East European and Romany immigrant communities, while tens of thousands of people born in the city claim historic Pakistani, Irish, Caribbean, Polish and Spanish ancestry. The two '''universities''' and one huge further education college have 84,000 students between them, many of whom are from overseas. The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have excellent ratings in teaching and research, and are important drivers to the regional economy. Sheffield is increasingly prosperous and economically active, with a youthful population, due to the high number of graduates who choose to stay in the city. '''Culturally''', Sheffield is no slouch, offering everything from fine art, opera, and ballet, to dynamic theatre, film, comedy and street art. The edgy environment has nurtured a ''reyt good'' reputation for popular music, and the city is home to Jarvis Cocker, Pulp, the Human League, Def Leppard, the Arctic Monkeys and others. The large student population means that nightlife is always lively, and suitably different to that of other major cities. ==Get in== ''Navigate to: [[#By train|By train]], [[#By car|By car]], [[#By bus or coach|By bus or coach]], [[#By boat|By boat]]'' ===By plane=== *'''[http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Manchester Airport]''' ({{IATA|MAN}}) has global direct flights, including from North America, the Middle East, Pakistan and Hong Kong, and competitive fares compared to flying into London. There is an hourly [https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ direct train] to Sheffield taking 75 min. You can also drive over the Pennines on the picturesque A57 Snake Pass. [[Image:Robin Hood Airport, Finningley - geograph.org.uk - 915175.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Doncaster Sheffield Airport]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Doncaster Sheffield Airport | alt=Robin Hood Airport {{IATA|DSA}} | url=http://www.dsaflights.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=53.475278 | long=-1.004167 | directions=near Finningley, 8 miles east of Doncaster | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Doncaster Sheffield Airport | image=Robin Hood Airport 2006-04-02.jpg | wikidata=Q8996 | lastedit=2018-09-03 | content=Flights to DSA are 1) from Poland, Lithuania and Romania by [http://www.Wizzair.com/ Wizzair], and 2) from Med holiday destinations by the major package operators. The airport terminal is modern, and spacious given its limited traffic.<br />Stagecoach Bus [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield/1531.htm 737] {{dead link|December 2020}} runs direct between the airport and Sheffield Interchange, taking 45 min. It runs daily, roughly hourly, but only in the evenings, which fits well with most departing flights to Eastern Europe. Buses ''from'' the airport depart for Sheffield 17:20-22:40, and return ''to'' the airport 16:30-21:50.<br />First South Yorkshire Bus routes [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/doncaster/638.htm 57a and 57c] {{dead link|December 2020}} run between the airport and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange, the railway and bus station which is linked by frequent trains to Sheffield all day and evening. Most 57a/57c journeys take 20 min, but this can vary - check the timetable. 57c buses run ''from'' the airport M-F every 30 min between 6AM and 11:55PM, M-Sa every 30 min between 6:30AM and 11:55PM, Su every hour between 7:40AM and 11:25PM. This journey takes 20 min. 57a buses run ''to'' the airport M-F every 30 min between 05:22 and 22:50, Sa every 30 min between 5:32AM and 10:50PM, Su every 30 min between 8:50AM and 10:20PM. The fastest trains between Doncaster and Sheffield take 25 min, with slower trains taking up to 40 min. }} *'''[http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/ East Midlands Airport]''' ({{IATA|EMA}}) offers a largely similar range of flights to Doncaster, as well as from [[Brussels]], [[Budapest]], [[Naples]], [[Prague]] and [[Rome]] Ciampino. It is approximately one hour south of Sheffield on the M1 motorway. There are several daily bus services to Sheffield from the airport, operated by [http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]. [http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk Trains] also run to Sheffield from East Midlands Parkway station, which is a short bus ride from the airport. ===By train=== : ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' [[Image:Sheffield Station from Sheaf Square.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Night-time view of Sheaf Square and the railway station]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Sheffield Station | alt=Sheffield Midland | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SHF.aspx | email= | address=Sheaf Square, S1 2BP | lat=53.377778 | long=-1.461278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield station | image=Sheffield Railway Station.jpg | wikidata=Q1862179 | lastedit=2017-11-08 | content=The city's central station. You can reach the city centre on foot via Sheaf Square and Howard Street in 10-15 minutes' uphill walking, or in about five minutes by tram. Supertram services stop at the station (''Sheffield Station / Sheffield Hallam University''), at the far end from the main entrance of the pedestrian bridge that crosses over the platforms. There is a lift from the station concourse and platforms, and several places to buy food and drink. Toilets on several platforms are free to use, whereas the toilets on the main concourse charge 50p. There is no left-luggage service or lockers. Most long-distance coaches and many city buses stop at [[#Q7492686|Sheffield Interchange]], two minutes' walk from the station: cross the pelican crossing and walk through the covered walkway. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Meadowhall Interchange | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/MHS.aspx | email= | address=S9 1EQ | lat=53.4167 | long=-1.4141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meadowhall Interchange | image=Meadowhall Station 16-01-04.jpg | wikidata=Q2467647 | lastedit=2017-11-08 | content=Serves as a useful point of entry for the Meadowhall complex, as well as the Arena and Valley Centertainment leisure park, which can be reached via the Supertram. The station includes a tram and bus interchange. There is a luggage-storing service. }} {{mapframe|show=go}} '''Summary of services''' Sheffield lies at the crossroads of three major railways. The Midland Mainline (south-east to north), cross country route (south-west and Midlands to north east and Scotland) and a trans-Pennine service (north-west to north-east and east). All routes serve Midland station in the City Centre, and some also serve Meadowhall. * [[London]] [[London/Camden|St. Pancras International]] (for [http://www.eurostar.com Eurostar] from continental Europe), via [[Leicester]] and [[Derby]], twice per hour, operated by [http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ East Midlands Trains]. One train an hour also stops at [[East Midlands Airport]]. (Midland) * [[Edinburgh]] Waverley, [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] Central, and [[York]] twice per hour, operated by [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains] (Midland) * [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] New Street twice per hour, operated by [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains] (Midland) * [[Leeds]] up to three times an hour; fast intercity services are operated by [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains], and slower commuter trains operated by [http://www.northernrail.org Northern Rail] (Midland, Meadowhall) * [[Doncaster]] (on the East Coast Mainline - London to Edinburgh) five times an hour, operated by [http://www.northernrail.org/ Northern Rail] and [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains] (Midland, Meadowhall) * [[Manchester]] [[Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre|Piccadilly]] three times per hour operated by [http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ TransPennine Express], [http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ East Midlands Trains] and [http://www.northernrail.org/ Northern Rail] (Midland) * [[Manchester Airport]] once per hour, operated by [http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ TransPennine Express] (Midland, Meadowhall) * [[Liverpool]] Lime Street once per hour operated by [http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ East Midlands Trains] (Midland) * [[Kingston upon Hull| Hull]] once per hour, operated by [http://www.northernrail.org/ Northern Rail] (Midland, Meadowhall) * [[Bournemouth]], [[Southampton]], [[Reading]] and [[Oxford]] once per hour, operated by [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains] (Midland) * [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]], [[Exeter]] St Davids and [[Bristol]] Temple Meads once per hour, operated by [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ Cross Country Trains] (Midland) * [[Norwich]], [[Peterborough]] and [[Nottingham]] once per hour, operated by [http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/ East Midlands Trains] (Midland) * [[Lincoln]] once per hour, operated by [http://www.northernrail.org/ Northern Rail] (Midland) * Hope Valley ([[Peak District]]) stations once per hour, operated by [http://www.northernrail.org/ Northern Rail] (Midland) Timetables and fare information for all train services can be obtained from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail]. ===By car=== [[File:Sheffield Parkway.png|thumb|300px|The city end of the Sheffield Parkway, with elevated tram tracks running alongside.]] {{see also|Driving in the United Kingdom}} Sheffield sits beside the M1 motorway, one of the UK's primary north&ndash;south routes linking the city with [[London]], [[Leicester]], [[Nottingham]] and [[Leeds]]. The M18 links [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] and [[Doncaster]] to the M1 next to Sheffield. The M1's interchange with the M62, the main route from [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]] and [[Bradford]], is {{mi|25}} north of Sheffield. The City Centre is most easily reached from junction 33 of the M1, via the Sheffield Parkway dual-carriageway. Two scenic routes from Manchester, the '''Snake Pass''' (A57) and the '''Woodhead Pass''' (A628) make for breathtaking trips through the [[Peak District|Peak District National Park]]. In the event of heavy snowfall in winter, the police close both routes to all traffic. Should this be the case, you might try the M62 to Leeds, and then down the M1 to Sheffield. It is also possible to use the Peak District as the scenic route from [[Birmingham]] (via [[Lichfield]], [[Ashbourne]] and [[Bakewell]]) or [[Stoke-on-Trent]] (via [[Leek]] and Longnor). Beware that the route becomes very busy over holiday periods, and can be treacherous during cold or snowy weather. ====Park and ride==== There are several [http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/parkandridesheffield/ places] on the outskirts of Sheffield where you can park your vehicle or bicycle for the day or longer (up to 3 months) and catch a tram or train into the city. All sites are open 24/7 unless otherwise stated, and public transport runs between 6AM and midnight. * {{listing | type=go | name=Dore & Totley Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LB | lat=53.328114 | long=-1.515870 | directions=on the A621; Handy for coming in from the southern Peak District | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free parking. Train to Sheffield: £2.60 return; buy from station. Bus single ticket: £1.70 | lastedit=2019-06-04 | content=130 parking spaces. Served by infrequent trains (check timetable [https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/DOR here]) and considerably more regular buses (routes 97, 98, and 218) }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Halfway Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eckington Way, S20 3GW | lat=53.328173 | long=-1.343907 | directions=on the B6053, 10 min from the M1 J30, via the A6135 and B6058 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 day: £4.50; 1 week: £18; buy from machine - ticket valid for one return tram journey | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=190 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Blue route every 10 min during the daytime. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Malin Bridge Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Holme Lane, S6 4JR | lat=53.400261 | long=-1.508579 | directions=on the A6101, handy for coming in from the northern Peak District; on the Sheffield-bound A57, bear left onto A6101 soon after passing the "City of Sheffield" welcome sign | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 day: £1 from machine, plus £4.80 for two single tram tickets; pay on-board the tram | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=104 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Blue route every 10 min during the daytime. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=IKEA Sheffield Park and Ride | alt=Carbrook Supertram station | url= | email= | address=Sheffield Road, S9 2YL | lat=53.406269 | long=-1.411193 | directions=off the A6178, a few mins from M1 J34 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F: 7AM&ndash;6PM | price=Free parking, plus £4.80 for two single tram tickets; pay on-board the tram | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=167 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Yellow route every 10 mins during the daytime. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Meadowhall Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barrow Road, S9 1EP | lat=53.417638 | long=-1.413871 | directions=1 min from M1 J34. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Parking free for public transport users. Supertram: £4.80 for two single tickets; pay on-board the tram. Train: £3.60 for a return train ticket; buy from station | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=328 parking spaces. Served by frequent National Rail services and Supertram Yellow route every 10 min during the daytime. The train is much quicker into the City Centre. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Middlewood Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Middlewood Road, S6 1TQ | lat=53.415987 | long=-1.509518 | directions=on the A6102, close to the A61 coming from the north | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 day: £4.50; 1 week: £18; buy from machine - ticket valid for one return tram journey | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=343 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Yellow route every 10 min during the daytime. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Nunnery Square Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sheffield Parkway, S2 5DH | lat=53.385599 | long=-1.444296 | directions= close to the city end of the Sheffield Parkway (A57); well sign-posted | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=1 day: £4.50; 1 week: £18; buy from machine - ticket valid for one return tram journey | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=377 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Yellow route every 10 min during the daytime. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Valley Centertainment Park and Ride | alt= | url= | email= | address=Attercliffe Common, S9 2EP | lat=53.402224 | long=-1.414386 | directions=a couple of mins from M1 J34; follow signs to Valley Centertainment | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free parking, plus £4.80 for two single tram tickets; pay on-board the tram - ticket valid for one return tram journey | lastedit=2017-11-09 | content=200 parking spaces. Served by Supertram Yellow route every 10 min during the daytime. }} ===By bus or coach=== [[File:Coaches Sheffield Interchange.jpg|thumb|A fleet of waiting coaches at Sheffield Interchange]] * {{listing | type=go | name=Sheffield Interchange | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pond Square, S1 2BD | lat=53.3812 | long=-1.46451 | directions=2 mins' walk from Sheffield Midland Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM&ndash;11PM | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Interchange | image=Sheffield Interchange UK.png | wikidata=Q7492686 | lastedit=2017-11-08 | content=The city's hub for local and national bus services. [http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express] operate long distance coach services from all parts of the country, including a regular direct service from [[London]] ([[London/Westminster|Victoria]] and [[London/Hampstead|Golders Green]]), as well as [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Cardiff]], [[Glasgow]], [[Leeds]], [[London Stansted Airport]], [[Milton Keynes]] and [[Swansea]]. There are also many bus services from towns in the local area, including from [[Bakewell]], [[Barnsley]], [[Buxton]], [[Castleton]], [[Chesterfield]], [[Doncaster]] and [[Rotherham]]. }} The discount coach operator [https://uk.megabus.com/ Megabus] does not serve the city centre, but offers direct services each day to '''[[#Q2467647|Meadowhall Interchange]]''' from London (Victoria), Birmingham, Bradford, [[Edinburgh]], Glasgow, Leeds, [[Leicester]], [[Manchester]], [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] and [[Nottingham]]. Meadowhall is 15 minutes away from the city centre by tram, or five minutes by an equally frequent train. Megabus departures may not be listed on departure screens at the Meadowhall Interchange: services generally depart from the same bay as National Express services. Megabus and National Express offer through-tickets from many other towns and cities throughout the UK and [[Intercity buses in Europe|Europe]]. Sheffield and Meadowhall Interchanges have waiting areas sheltered from the elements, travel information desks and toilet and refreshment options. However, neither offer lockers; Meadowhall train station has a left luggage service. ===By boat=== There are visitor moorings for boats travelling on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal at the {{marker|type=go|name=Victoria Quays|lat=53.384700|long=-1.459417}} canal basin, found to the north-east of the city centre. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|53.3801|-1.4693|zoom=11|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=}} ''Navigate to: [[#By bicycle|Cycling]], [[#Public transport|Public transport]], [[#By taxi and black cab|Taxis]], [[#By car 2|Driving]]'' ===On foot=== Sheffield City Centre is compact and within it, few attractions are much further apart than {{mi|1}}. There has been significant work done to prioritise walking access, including extensive pedestrianisation, excellent links from the railway station, and a comprehensive signage system with area maps on metal pillars at strategic points, including by transport connections. Even outside the central area, Sheffield is pleasantly walkable, with the Don Valley attractions and the Peak District being linked by walking routes from the City Centre, although of course the distances are further. Sheffield walking directions can be planned online with the [http://www.walkit.com/sheffield/ Walkit route planner] {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}}. For information on walking as an activity, please see the section [[#Walks|below]]. ====Accessibility==== It's no secret that Sheffield is hilly, so walking around it can be demanding if your fitness isn't great or you have mobility issues. Some streets, even in the City Centre, are very steep, so comparatively short distances are more tiring than on the flat. If this sounds problematic to you, it may be as well to rely on other means of transport. Still, if you are going to be walking around Sheffield, a sturdy pair of shoes with decent grip and heel support is essential. ====Using postcodes==== [[File:Esperanto Place streetsign.jpg|thumb|The red number 1 indicates that Esperanto Place is in S1.]] Like the rest of the UK, Sheffield has an extensive system of five and six-digit postcodes, which each refer to only a small number of addresses on the same street. A typical Sheffield postcode follows the pattern of S10 2TN. Each postcode area, which is the first half of the postcode (S10 in the given example) corresponds to a geographical area in the city, all of which are S followed by a one or two digit number. For instance, most of the City Centre forms the S1 postcode area, though parts are also in the S2, S3, S4 and S10 areas. Every street name sign in Sheffield includes the postcode area, minus the preceding S, so you can tell at a glance roughly where you are if you're a bit lost. The latter half of the postcode is what helps you find a specific address. ''See also: [[United Kingdom#Addresses and postcodes]]'' ===By bicycle=== Cycling in Sheffield can be an interesting experience. The city poses many challenges to safe and easy cycling: busy roads, an unfortunate dearth of dedicated cycle lanes and a hilly terrain are chief amongst these. The Supertram tracks, often embedded in the road surface, are also known to cause cycling accidents, so pay attention around these, especially in wet weather. Despite these setbacks, pedal power is a popular way of getting around. Sheffield is compact and densely-populated, meaning most parts of the city are within close distance. For those not bothered by steep climbs and swift descents, cycling Sheffield can be an exhilarating experience, and the constantly undulating terrain provides an ever-changing sequence of views and aspects. It's not for nowt that stage two of the 2014 Tour de France ended in a gruelling series of climbs and descents through the streets of the Steel City! Sheffield City Council provide [https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/sheffield/home/travel-transport/cycle-routes-schemes.html handy maps and useful information] for cycling in the city, while [https://sheffield.cyclestreets.net/journey/ Cyclestreets] allows you to plan your cycling journey. * {{listing | name=Sheffield ByCycle | alt= | url=https://www.sheffieldbicycle.co.uk/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=sheffield@hourbike.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 437 2167 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hours | price=Annual membership is available for £10, though if you're only visiting, the best would be to rent as a casual user. Each bike costs £1 per hour, with a maximum daily cap of £7, though you can store more credit for a later date | lastedit=2017-11-14 | content=The city's 'hilariously' punny brand new bike hire scheme, perfect for short journeys, and the local equivalent of London's famous "Boris Bikes". Users can rent a bike from and return it to any of the network's automated docking stations, at any time. Because the scheme is in the early stages of development, docking stations are for now only found in the city centre and around the University of Sheffield. In the centre, find stations at {{marker|name=Sheaf Street|lat=53.3782 | long=-1.4645}} (over the road from the railway station), {{marker|name=Barkers Pool|lat=53.3803 | long=-1.4728}} and {{marker|name=Leavygreave Road|lat=53.3813 | long=-1.4829}}. The bikes are sturdy but have limited gears, and overall are great for short distances and casual use. }} [[File:Bike drop.jpg|thumb|Mountain biking in Wharncliffe Woods.]] Alternatively, private cycle hire is available: * {{listing | name=Russell's Bicycle Shed | alt= | url=http://www.russellsbicycleshed.co.uk/cycle-hire/ | email= | address=Sheaf Street, S1 2BP | lat=53.37759 | long=-1.46304 | directions=Within the railway station; next to the taxi ranks | phone=+44 114 273 0539 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F: 7AM&ndash;7PM, Sa: 10AM&ndash;4PM | price=£6 for a day (return by 7PM), £12 overnight, £50 for 1 month, £100 for 3 months | lastedit=2017-11-14 | content=This service is more geared-up for longer hiring periods, from a day up to three months. The bikes are somewhat better equipped for the local terrain than Sheffield ByCycle's, so are the natural choice for anyone wishing to take their bike into the countryside. Folding bikes are also available. }} If the challenges of city cycling are not for you, that's still no reason to leave your bike at home. In Sheffield, the cyclist's paradise of the [[Peak District]] is on your doorstep. Whether you're up for mountain biking or just a leisurely glide along flat, well-marked trails, there is something for every level of cycling ability in the Peak. ===Public transport=== Public transport - buses, trams and trains - is an excellent way to get around Sheffield. All services are deregulated and operated by private enterprises. However, all of these companies are under licence to '''[http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/default.aspx Travel South Yorkshire]''', who are the main source of unbiased travel information, updates, timetables and transport maps for the city. TSY also have a decent journey planner, accessible through their main page. Although most fares are set by the service operators (see below), here are listed some combined tickets that offer the best value for money on multiple journeys across different operators: * '''CityWide Day:''' £4.60 for one calendar day's unlimited travel on all buses and trams in Sheffield. * '''CityWide 7 Day:''' £16 for one week's unlimited travel on all buses and trams in Sheffield. * '''Citywide 28 Day:''' £60 for four weeks' unlimited travel on all buses and trams in Sheffield. * '''SYConnect+:''' £7.90 for one calendar day's unlimited travel on all buses, trams and trains in South Yorkshire. ====By tram==== The '''[http://www.supertram.com/ Stagecoach Supertram]''', normally known just as the '''Supertram''', is a modern tram network with four colour-coded lines (Blue, Yellow, Purple and the Black tram-train service) which serve the city centre and many of Sheffield's suburbs, including [[Rotherham]]. Tram services run from just before 6AM (Monday-Saturday) or 7:30AM (Sunday) until around midnight. The tram train runs 5:30AM-10:30PM (M-Sa) and 8:30AM-6:30PM (Su). [[File:SheffieldSupertramMap.svg|thumb|center|600px|Map of the Supertram network.]] [[File:Sheffield supertram at Cathedral stop - DSC07446.JPG|350px|thumb|Is it a bus, is it a train? No, it's Supertram!]] * {{RouteBox|B||#0069B4|white}} '''Malin Bridge''' to '''Halfway''', serving Hillsborough, Kelham Island, the University of Sheffield, the city centre, the railway station, Hallam University and Crystal Peaks. Every 10 min during the day. * {{RouteBox|Y||#EFBB00|white}} '''Meadowhall''' to '''Middlewood''', serving Valley Centertainment, the Arena, Nunnery Square, the city centre, the University of Sheffield, Kelham Island and Hillsborough. Every 10 min during the day. * {{RouteBox|P||#7B2082|white}} '''Herdings Park''' to '''Cathedral''', via the railway station and Hallam University. At peak times, the service is extended to Meadowhall. Every 30 min during the day. * {{RouteBox|TT||#000000|white}} '''Cathedral''' to '''Rotherham Parkgate''' ''(tram train)'', serving Nunnery Square, the Arena, Valley Centertainment, Meadowhall South, and Rotherham town centre. Every 20 min during the day. =====Using the tram===== Full timetables can be downloaded from Travel South Yorkshire: [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield/446.htm Blue] {{dead link|December 2020}}, [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield/448.htm Yellow] {{dead link|December 2020}}, [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield/447.htm Purple] {{dead link|December 2020}}, [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/TramTrain/ Black tram train]. Notices at your tram stop will indicate the route and fare needed for your destination. Most stations are now fitted with LED signs displaying the time and destination of the next four trams to arrive, however they don't always work particularly well. There are no ticket machines at stations. Don't panic! You can '''purchase your ticket on board the tram''' from the conductor, who walks up and down the length of the vehicle calling "fares please!" Payment is by cash or by any major credit or debit card. Supertram conductors seem to have very good facial recognition, and can keep track of who has and hasn't bought a ticket even when there are a hundred people on board. There are also sporadic on-the-spot checks from ticket inspectors, so it is important to hold onto your ticket until you have reached your destination. All stations are request stops, meaning the tram will only stop if a passenger presses the 'stop' button or if people are waiting at the station. In practice, it is rare that a tram will pass a station without stopping, but this is worth bearing in mind if you're travelling at a quiet time. The Supertram network is '''fully accessible''' to wheelchair users and parents with prams. Station platforms are raised up to be at the same level as the tram floor, and there is ample space on board for storage of luggage, pushchairs and wheelchairs. Passengers with no mobility constraints often sit on chairs reserved for those with such constraints, as these are closest to the doors, but nearly always move without being asked when they see someone in need getting on the tram. Bicycles and dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs) are not allowed on the tram. =====Fares and concessions===== A single ticket within the city centre boundary (stations between Granville Road, The University of Sheffield, and Hyde Park) costs £1.70 for a single and £3 for a return. Longer journeys beyond these points cost £2.30 (single only), although the £1.70/£3 fares are still available for short journeys outside the central area. Various Dayrider and Megarider passes are available as well, but unless you are absolutely sure you're only going to use the tram and Stagecoach buses to get around, these are to be avoided. Children under 5 travel free. Senior and disabled persons' reductions are only available to residents of England in possession of a valid concessionary pass. Other concessions are available only to applicable residents of South Yorkshire. ====By bus==== Sheffield has a very large bus network, which serves practically every neighbourhood and point of interest. Most buses are operated by two multinational private companies, [http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/south_yorkshire/journey_planning/places_interest/sheffield.php First] and [https://www.stagecoachbus.com/localdefault.aspx?Tag=Sheffield Stagecoach], though there are some smaller local operators running certain routes, such as [http://www.hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk/ Hulleys] and [http://www.tmtravel.co.uk/ TM Travel]. Buses generally run every 10–30 minutes during the day, and every 20&ndash;60 minutes in the evening. Some routes offer a higher frequency of service: every 4-10 minutes throughout the day and evening. Every stop has a paper timetable of all the buses that serve that stop, plus there is a bus-tracking service called '''[https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/onyourmobile/ YourNextBus] {{dead link|December 2020}}'''. Text the stop's unique code (written on the flag) to 64422, and you will receive a text telling you how many minutes away the bus is; this costs 12p on top of your network rate. If using mobile internet, you can simply search for the stop or bus route number on the [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/ Travel South Yorkshire] website. A single bus fare costs £2. For all other journeys, get a CityBus (bus only) or CityWide (bus and tram) ticket, as return tickets and other fares like the Megarider and FirstDay are only valid on one company's services, whereas City tickets can be used on all operators. Roads with a high frequency of service are served by routes from different companies, and some very busy routes with the same number are operated by more than one company, so you don't want to be caught short by having the wrong company's ticket! Bus maps of [http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/northsheffieldbusnetworkmap/ North] and [http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/southsheffieldbusnetworkmap/ South] Sheffield are available to download; you can also obtain paper copies at bus interchanges. Both maps show the city centre in detail. Transport map geeks should head to Sheffield Interchange (as if you weren't planning to already!), to see the cool wall maps showing the whole city's bus, tram and rail services on one large sheet. These are 'rare' in the sense that they're not available to purchase or download, and aren't displayed anywhere else in the city. The vast majority of bus services stop running around midnight; however there is one '''night bus route''', the [https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/viewtimetable.aspx?id=2280 952] {{dead link|December 2020}}, which runs in the early hours of Sunday. Saturday night revellers can join the bus at Sheffield Interchange at 2:30AM and 3:30AM, or else catch it as it passes through the nightlife hotspots of West Street and the University a few minutes later. The service then heads out to the residential and largely student-inhabited neighbourhoods of Broomhill, Crookes and Hillsborough, where it terminates at the interchange. With just two one-way departures every week, this route's utility to travellers is questionable, but at least you now know it exists! ====By train==== [[File:22.9.16 Elephants in Sheffield 005 (29243847403).jpg|thumb|300px|Midland Station]] Although there aren't many rail services within Sheffield itself, there is a decent network of suburban rail services serving the city region, all of which depart from Sheffield's pretty Midland station. Tickets can be bought from any National Rail station in the UK, or [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ online]. The following services are operated by [http://www.northernrail.org.uk Northern Rail]: * [[Barnsley]] via Meadowhall, Chapeltown, Elsecar, Wombwell (this service continues either to [[Huddersfield]] or to [[Wakefield (England)|Wakefield]] and [[Leeds]]); * [[Chesterfield]] via Dronfield; * [[Doncaster]] via Meadowhall, [[Rotherham]], Swinton, Mexborough, Conisbrough; * The [[Peak District]] / Hope Valley line: serving Dore, Grindleford, [[Hathersage]], Bamford, Hope, [[Edale]], Chinley, [[New Mills|New Mills Central]] (this service continues to [[Manchester]]); * [[Worksop]] via Darnall, Woodhouse, Kiveton Bridge, Kiveton Park, Shireoaks (this service continues to [[Lincoln]]) ===By taxi and black cab=== There are no regular night bus routes in the city, and all tram services terminate around midnight. Sheffield's two main taxi companies operate 24 hours a day. Travellers from the south of England, and particularly London, will find the local taxis to be very good value; the base fare is £2.60 in the daytime (7AM&ndash;8PM) and £3.10 at night (8PM&ndash;7AM), with 20p added for every 200 m travelled. As with elsewhere, extra charges apply over Christmas and New Year. When taking a taxi outside of Sheffield city limits (this includes most of the [[Peak District]]), always agree a fare with the driver before departure. The driver must by law let the meter run as normal, and if by the end of the journey the amount on the meter is cheaper than the agreed fare, you pay what it says on the meter. Likewise, if the fare you agreed is cheaper than the meter, then you pay the agreed rate. The taxi driver or firm is legally obliged to accept the cheaper of the two fares. '''Black cabs''' can be easily hailed in the street in the city centre (especially around the railway station, High Street, Barker's Pool and West Street) and West End (especially around the University and Broomhill), as well as on some of the main routes into the city, but elsewhere it is usually necessary to phone for a taxi: * {{listing | name=City Taxis | alt= | url=http://www.citytaxis.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 144 239-3939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pre-booked taxis and black cabs.}} * {{listing | name=Sheffield Taxi Services | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldtaxiservices.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 144 272-0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Black cabs and pre-booked minibuses.}} Alternatively, '''[https://www.uber.com/en-GB/cities/sheffield/ Uber]''' is gaining in popularity and prominence.<!--Uber's licence had been suspended in Sheffield, but was reinstated in December 2017.--> ===By car=== [[File:Netherthorpe Road and Mitchell Street - geograph.org.uk - 1218119.jpg|thumb|300px|Why drive when you can go by tram?]] The use of a private vehicle is generally discouraged for able-bodied travellers, as Sheffield's roads are congested and not always easy to navigate, and parking is not particularly easy. One of the options already mentioned should be suitable for most visitors, however if you still intend to bring your car, you might as well know a few basics. The '''major roads''' in Sheffield are: * The '''Inner Ring Road (A61)''' forms a complete circle of dual-carriageway around the city centre. * The '''Outer Ring Road (A6102)''' forms a semicircle of single and dual-carriageways around the city through the eastern suburbs. Confusingly both the inner and the outer rings are referred to just as "Ring Road" on signs. * The '''Sheffield Parkway (A57 / A630)''' is a grade-separated dual-carriageway linking the inner and outer ring roads with junction 33 of the M1 and [[Rotherham]] * The '''A57''' comes from the [[Peak District]] in the west, through Broomhill and the city centre, then east along part of Sheffield Parkway, before deviating south-east through Handsworth, Beighton, the M1 junction 31 and on towards [[Worksop]]. * The '''A61''' goes straight north and south from its Ring Road portions, linking to Hillsborough, Chapeltown, the M1 junction 36 and ultimately [[Barnsley]] to the north, and Heeley, Woodseats and on towards [[Chesterfield]] to the south. As mentioned already once or twice, Sheffield is hilly! This means that many roads have steep gradients, which will be a good test for your brakes, especially during winter when snow and ice are common. Be prepared for hill starts when moving off from on-street parking and when stuck in heavy traffic. The hills, winter conditions and extreme local government budget cuts also mean that the road surface quality is generally poor; watch out for potholes. Most '''car parks''' in the city are owned by either [https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/parking/car-parks.html Sheffield City Council], or the private companies [https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park?search=Sheffield%2C+United+Kingdom&address=Sheffield%2C+UK&latitude=53.38112899999999&longitude=-1.47008500000004 NCP] and [https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/?l=Sheffield,%20UK Q-Park]. The inner ring road and its approach roads all have brown signs indicating which additional signs you should follow for particular attractions and neighbourhoods, for example: "Follow Cathedral Quarter for City Hall & Cathedral." Follow the appropriate signs, even if they seem to take you half-way around the city, and you will eventually be directed to off-street paid parking close to the desired attraction. Alternatively, there are some cheaper car parks on what would otherwise be wasteland at the fringes of the city centre; these are easy enough to spot from the inner ring road. ==See== {{mapframe|53.3813|-1.4714| zoom=13|show=see}} ''Navigate to: [[#Museums and galleries|Museums and galleries]], [[#Parks and gardens|Parks and gardens]], [[#Street art and graffiti|Street art and graffiti]]'' ===Monuments and landmarks=== [[File:Cathedral 2 (3542672756).jpg|thumb|Anglican Cathedral]] [[File:PeaceGdnsSheffd.jpg|thumb|Peace Gardens and the Town Hall]] [[Image:Sheffield Winter Garden1.jpg|right|thumb|Winter Gardens]] * {{see | name=Anglican Cathedral | alt=The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul | url=http://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/ | email=enquiries@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk | address=Church Street, S1 1HA | lat=53.383 | long=-1.4694 | directions=Supertram: Cathedral | phone=+44 114 275 3434 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 8AM&ndash;5PM; Tu&ndash;F 8AM&ndash;6:30PM; Sa 9:30AM&ndash;4PM; Su 7:30AM&ndash;5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Sheffield Cathedral | image=Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 1482120.jpg | wikidata=Q1421317 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Sheffield's 13th-century cathedral. Not to be missed are the crypt - dedicated to the York and Lancaster Regiment of the British Army, the 1960s nave and the gargoyles on the intricate gatepost. Free guided tours are available on request and last around 45 minutes. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Arts Tower | alt= | url=https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors/landmarks | email= | address=Western Bank, S10 2TN | lat=53.382739 | long=-1.487289 | directions=Supertram: Netherthorpe Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M&ndash;F 9AM&ndash;6PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Arts Tower | image=Arts Tower S 2013.jpg | wikidata=Q4801485 | lastedit=2019-02-03 | content=Topped out in 1965, the University of Sheffield Arts Tower is a superb example of mid-century architecture. The main interest inside is a rare surviving '''paternoster lift'''; claimed to be the largest in the world, this is a continuously moving elevator which you can ride up 19 floors. You're not supposed to go over the top, or below ground level into the basement, but you do so 'by accident', there's no safety issue. The tower is grade-II* listed along with the adjacent Western Bank Library, which you can access across the mezzanine bridge, and which you may be able to visit with permission from the front desk. Please remember that these are busy university buildings; respect the students and staff. }} * {{see | name=Barker's Pool | alt= | url= | email= | address=S1 2HB | lat=53.3805 | long=-1.4715 | directions=Supertram: City Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker's Pool | image=Barkers Pool 2009.jpg | wikidata=Q4860929 | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=Large square that is used for public gatherings and demonstrations. In the middle is the '''Sheffield Cenotaph''', which is a memorial to the city's fallen. At the western end there are two monuments to very different heroines; the '''Women of Steel''' sculpture honours local women's contribution to the steel industry during times of war, while the '''post box''' on the corner of Division Street was spray-painted gold to commemorate Jessica Ennis' successes at the 2012 Olympics. Barkers Pool is also the location of the City Hall theatre. }} * {{see | name=Catholic Cathedral | alt=Cathedral Church of St Marie | url=http://stmariecathedral.org/ | email= | address=Norfolk Row, S1 2JB | lat=53.3813 | long=-1.4682 | directions=Supertram: Cathedral | phone=+44 114 272 2522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily 8:30AM&ndash;5PM. Closed to tourists during mass and offices | price=Free | wikipedia=Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield | image=Cathedral Church of St Marie.JPG | wikidata=Q977409 | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=Opened in 1850, this is the Mother Church of the local Catholic community. There are several interesting architectural elements inside, including stained-glass windows and a 19th-century Lewis organ. }} * {{see | name=Central Library | alt= | url=https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/sheffield/home/libraries-archives/our-libraries.html | email= | address=Tudor Square, S1 1XZ | lat=53.380018 | long=-1.466967 | directions=National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station | phone=+44 114 273 4727 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu Th F 9:30AM&ndash;5:30PM, W 1PM&ndash;8PM, Sa 10AM&ndash;4PM, Su closed | price=Free. You must be a resident of Sheffield to borrow books, but anyone can read library books inside | wikipedia=Sheffield Central Library | image=Sheffield Central Library 26-12-06.jpg | wikidata=Q7492601 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=A grand 1930s library in Art Deco style with an impressive volume of books. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Cholera Monument | alt= | url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000284 | email= | address=Norfolk Road, S2 2SX | lat=53.376 | long=-1.4592 | directions={{yd|500|}} steep uphill walk from Sheffield Station's Supertram platforms. | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | wikipedia=Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood | wikidata=Q5104304 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=A monument to and burial ground for 402 victims of the 1832 cholera outbreak in a lovely park and woodland setting and with commanding views over the city centre. Worth slogging up the hill for. }} * {{see | name=Hillsborough Disaster Memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hillsborough Stadium, S6 1SW | lat=53.410291 | long=-1.501337 | directions=Just outside the main entrance on Catch Bar Lane. Supertram: Leppings Lane | phone=+44 370 020 1867 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=On public land, so always accessible | price=Free | wikipedia=Hillsborough Stadium#Hillsborough disaster | lastedit=2017-11-02 | content=On 15 April 1989, at the FA Cup semi-final, 96 Liverpool FC fans lost their lives in a terrible crush in this Sheffield stadium. The memorial at Hillsborough is understandably more low-key than the one at [[Liverpool#Q45671|Anfield]], but if you want to pay your respects, you can follow the example of others by leaving flowers, messages of condolence, or the shirt or scarf of the team you support. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Park Hill | alt= | url=https://www.parkhill.estate/ | email= | address=S2 5QX | lat=53.38 | long=-1.458 | directions=National Rail / Supertram: Sheffield Station. {{convert|500|yard}} walk steep uphill | phone= | tollfree= |fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia=Park Hill, Sheffield | image=Parkhill2.jpg | wikidata=Q7137779 | lastedit=2019-02-03 | content=Grade-II* listed brutalist blocks of flats. Try to spot the graffiti on one of the overhead walkways, where the sprayed words '''I love you will u marry me''' have been displayed for over 15 years, and are illuminated in neon by night. Park Hill has also featured prominently in ''Doctor Who'' since 2018. }} * {{see | name=Peace Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinstone Street, S1 2HH | lat=53.37996 | long=-1.46942 | directions=Adjacent to the Town Halk, Supertram: Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Peace Gardens | image=PeaceGdnsSheffd.jpg | wikidata=Q7157371 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=The rising and falling fountains and grassed areas make this small piece of open space popular in summer, with many people choosing to eat picnics here. The gardens are also often used for festivals and entertainment. Adjacent is {{marker|type=see|name=Millennium Square|lat=53.37963 | long=-1.46877}}, a rather windy place between modern office blocks (including the city's tallest building, St Paul's Tower) and with several large restaurants. The steel balls on the square have been chosen to represent Sheffield's industry. }} * {{see | name=Sheffield Town Hall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pinstone Street, S1 2HH | lat=53.3803 | long=-1.46943 | directions=Supertram: Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Town Hall | image=Sheffield Town Hall and The Peace Gardens.jpg | wikidata=Q7492762 | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=The hub of Sheffield's local government - you can't go inside, but it's worth walking all the way around to admire the Victorian municipal architecture. Of note is the magnificent clock tower upon which the Roman god of metalworking Vulcan poses, and the many stone friezes depicting the city's industries. As you walk, don't miss the '''Sheffield Legends''' walk of fame - with plaques for actors Sean Bean and Michael Palin, olympic athletes Jessica Ennis-Hill and Seb Coe, astronaut Helen Sharman and musicians Def Leppard and Joe Cocker, among others. You will also spot a green and white '''police box''' dating from 1928, which is still in use as a public information point. }} * {{see | name=Victoria Quays | alt=Sheffield Canal Basin | url= | email= | address=Wharf Street, S2 5SY | lat=53.3847 | long=-1.45917 | directions=Supertram: Fitzalan Square, {{convert|700|yard}}. Walk across the pedestrian and tram bridge to Park Square, and follow the signs | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Victoria Quays | image=Terminal Warehouse.jpg | wikidata=Q7926984 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=An attractive basin at the end of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, with colourful narrowboats and old warehouses that have been converted into offices and apartments. There are also a couple of places for drinks and snacks, with outdoor seating. The Quays is the starting point for boat trips in summer. }} * {{see | name=Winter Garden | alt= | url=http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/dms-connect/search?dms=3&venue=1587927 {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=90 Surrey Street, S1 2LH | lat=53.379849 | long=-1.467997 | directions=Adjacent to Millennium Gallery. National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Sa 8AM&ndash;8PM, Su 8AM&ndash;6PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Sheffield Winter Garden | image=Sheffield skyline at night, June 2013..JPG | wikidata=Q7492783 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=The largest urban glasshouse in Europe, built spectacularly in glass and timber, and home to exotic ferns, trees, cacti and other plants from around the world. Temperatures are kept relatively cool in summer and warm in winter. Lots of benches and a coffee bar inside makes it a pleasant place to sit and read or watch the world go by, particularly if the weather outside is not so nice. In fact, there are few more satisfying experiences to be had anywhere than listening to rain or hail lash the glass while you're warm and dry! There is a visitor information stall in the gardens, space for a pop-up shop and a tourist information centre on nearby Norfolk Row. }} ===Museums and galleries=== [[File:Tilt hammer abbeydale industrial hamlet copy.jpg|thumb|Tilt hammer at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet]] [[File:Bishops House 2011.jpg|thumb|Bishops' House]] [[File:Sheffield, central library and Graves art gallery - geograph.org.uk - 793563.jpg|thumb|Central library and Graves Gallery]] [[File:Bessemer 5180.JPG|thumb|Bessemer converter in Kelham Island Museum]] [[File:Woolly Rhino Weston Park Museum 2011.jpg|thumb|"'Ee, it's cowd aht!" - Weston Park Museum's natural history collection includes Spike the woolly rhino, who lived in Yorkshire during the Ice Age.]] * {{see | name=Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet | alt= | url=http://www.simt.co.uk/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet | email=ask@simt.co.uk | address=Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QW | lat=53.3337 | long=-1.51227 | directions=Bus: 97 and 98. National Rail: Dore & Totley, ½ mile (800 m) | phone=+44 114 272 2106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Th 10AM&ndash;4PM, Su 11AM&ndash;4:45PM; Closed (rather annoyingly) F and Sa | price=Adults £4, Concessions £3, Under 16s free | wikipedia=Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet | image=Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet - geograph.org.uk - 2425560.jpg | wikidata=Q4664097 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=The early industrial history of Sheffield, including water-powered grinding wheels and trip hammers, set among a collection of Grade I- and II-listed buildings. }} * {{see | name=Bank Street Arts | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/bankstreetarts/ | email= | address=32-40 Bank Street, S1 2DS | lat=53.384579 | long=-1.467323 | directions=Not well-advertised on the street; pay attention to the house numbers and you will find it. Supertram: Cathedral. | phone=+44 114 346 3034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W&ndash;Sa 11AM&ndash;4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Bank Street Arts | image=Bank street arts front.jpg | wikidata=Q4855980 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=Arts centre which houses some of the best new art, writing and culture from across the region and throughout the UK, all in a handsome Georgian townhouse. }} * {{see | name=Bishops' House | alt= | url=http://www.bishopshouse.org.uk/ | email= | address=Lees Hall Avenue, S8 9NA | lat=53.351389 | long=-1.470278 | directions= in Meersbrook Park; bus: 18 or 20 to Lees Hall Avenue, or a wider and more frequent selection (24, 25, 43, 43a, 44, 294, X17) to Millhouses retail park on Chesterfield Road. From here, walk down Beeton Road and through Meersbrook Park; the Bishops' House is on the far side of the park | phone=+44 114 255 7701 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Su 10AM–4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Bishops' House | image=Bishops House 2011.jpg | wikidata=Q125481 | lastedit=2017-10-16 | content=16th-century Grade-II* listed timber frame house, managed as a museum and events venue by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. There are exhibitions on life during the Stuart era, and period-decorated rooms. The historical investigations are ongoing and in 2017, ring-dating of the house's timber framing dropped the bombshell that this was never the residence of bishops, as had long been thought. }} * {{see | name=Graves Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/coresite/html/graves.asp | email=info@museums-sheffield.org.uk | address=Surrey Street, S1 1XZ | lat=53.3801 | long=-1.46674 | directions=3rd floor of the Central Library. National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station | phone=+44 114 278 2600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th&ndash;Sa 11AM&ndash;4PM; W 1PM&ndash;6PM; closed Su | price=Free | wikipedia=Graves Art Gallery | wikidata=Q5597892 | lastedit=2018-01-14 | content=Sheffield's municipal art collection, with a good chronological selection from the 16th century to the contemporary era. The British, Flemish and French impressionist sections are particularly impressive. Includes works by Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Damien Hirst, L.S. Lowry, Grayson Perry, both Pissarros, Stanley Spencer, JMW Turner and Jan van Goyen. Often has notable travelling exhibitions. The gallery is not especially big, allowing you to see and appreciate everything within two hours. Keep your coat, as some galleries are kept uncomfortably chilly to the extent that blankets are left out for customers to borrow. }} * {{see | name=Kelham Island Museum | alt= | url=http://www.simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum | email=ask@simt.co.uk | address=Alma Street, S3 8RY | lat=53.3895 | long=-1.47234 | directions=Supertram: Shalesmoor (½ mile / 800 m), from where the museum is well-signposted | phone=+44 114 272 2106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Th 10AM&ndash;4PM, Su 11AM&ndash;4:45PM; inexplicably closed F&ndash;Sa | price=Adults £6, concessions £5, under 16s free | wikipedia=Kelham Island Museum | image=Kelham Island Museum.JPG | wikidata=Q6385589 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=The industrial and social history of Sheffield, within a hipster area that was once the heart of the steel industry. Main attraction is the massive 3-cylinder rolling mill engine (in steam every hour) from the River Don Steelworks. }} * {{see | name=Millennium Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/coresite/html/millennium.asp | email=info@museums-sheffield.org.uk | address=Arundel Gate, S1 2PP | lat=53.3796 | long=-1.46729 | directions=National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station. | phone=+44 114 278 2600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Sa 8AM&ndash;5PM (exhibitions from 10AM), Su, bank holidays 11AM&ndash;4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Millennium Gallery | image=Millennium Galleries.JPG | wikidata=Q4132355 | lastedit=2018-01-14 | content=A gallery dedicated to arts, craft and design, with two permanent galleries, and one temporary exhibition space. The Metalwork Gallery includes an extensive collection of Sheffield-made cutlery and extravagant metalwork. The Ruskin Gallery was established by John Ruskin in the 19th century, and is a hotchpotch of different artefacts. }} * {{see | name=National Emergency Services Museum | alt= | url=http://www.emergencymuseum.org.uk | email=info@emergencymuseum.org.uk | address=West Bar, S3 8PT | lat=53.3855 | long=-1.4707 | directions=Supertram: Cathedral {{convert|500|yards}}. Follow pedestrian signs for Law Courts | phone=+44 114 2491 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W&ndash;Su, bank holidays 10AM&ndash;4PM. Also open M and Tu during school holidays | price=Adults £8; children 3&ndash;15 years old £6; children under 3 years old free; families £22; concessions £7; 999 staff: free | wikipedia=National Emergency Services Museum | image=FireMuseumS3 8PT.jpg | wikidata=Q7492666 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=The world's largest collection of vehicles, uniforms and memorabilia from the police force, fire brigade and ambulance service. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=National Videogame Museum | alt= | url=https://www.thenvm.org/ | email=help@thenvm.org | address=Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LN | lat=53.3837 | long=-1.4656 | directions=Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 114 321 0299 | tollfree= | hours=School term time: F noon-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-5PM; school holidays: daily 10AM-5PM, "late night": 2nd or 3rd F of month noon-7PM | price=Adults £11, children/concessions: £9, under 5s/carers: free | wikipedia=GameCity | wikidata=Q5519766 | lastedit=2019-02-03 | content=This collection moved from [[Nottingham]] at the end of 2018, so is still establishing itself. If you want to play nostalgic games for hours on end, you will adore this place, but if you're looking for any narrative, information, or context, you might find the place lacking. If you go there thinking of it has a retro games arcade rather than a museum, you won't be disappointed. }} * {{see | name=S1 Artspace | alt= | url=http://www.s1artspace.org/ | email=info@s1artspace.org | address=21-24 South Street, Park Hill, S2 5QX | lat=53.38059 | long=-1.45950 | directions=National Rail / Supertram: Sheffield Station, {{convert|500|yard}} walk steep uphill to Park Hill estate | phone=+44 114 275 6131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during exhibitions | price=Free | wikipedia=S1 Artspace | wikidata=Q17020297 | lastedit=2020-11-03 | content=An artist-led organisation providing studio space for over 20 Sheffield-based artists. It presents an annual programme of contemporary exhibitions, screenings and events. Temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. }} * {{see | name=Shepherd Wheel Workshop | alt= | url=http://www.simt.co.uk/shepherd-wheel-workshop | email=ask@simt.co.uk | address=off Hangingwater Road, S11 2YE | lat=53.3645 | long=-1.5245 | directions=Within Whiteley Woods, accessible to pedestrians from Hangingwater Road. Parking and bus (83, 83a): Rustings Road | phone=+44 114 272 2106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Su bank holiday M 10AM&ndash;4PM (summer), 11AM&ndash;3PM (winter) | price=Free | wikipedia=Shepherd Wheel | image=Shepherd Wheel.JPG | wikidata=Q7494489 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=A grade-II listed small cutlery workshop powered only by the rushing waters of Porter Brook. A water-powered cottage cutlery industry flourished in the area between the 1500s and 1930s. See the waterwheel and other machinery in action. Museum partially accessible to disabled visitors. }} * {{see | name=SIA Gallery | alt=Sheffield Institute of Arts | url=http://www4.shu.ac.uk/sia/events/gallery.html | email=t.machin@shu.ac.uk | address=153 Arundel Street, S1 2NU | lat=53.376 | long=-1.469 | directions=National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station, {{convert|500|yard}} | phone=+44 114 225 6956 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM&ndash;5PM. Open until 8PM on W | price=Free | wikipedia=Sheffield Institute of Arts Gallery | wikidata=Q7492685 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Showcases art from Sheffield Hallam University and the wider community, as well as visiting artists, with a focus on graphic design and contemporary fine art. Always challenging, often thought-provoking and moving. A visit to the gallery is complemented by exploring the {{marker|type=see|name=SIA|url=http://www4.shu.ac.uk/sia/hpo.html|lat=53.38242 | long=-1.46456}} itself, which is in the beautifully repurposed central post office building 10 minutes' walk north on Fitzalan Square. It has a café and its own small exhibition space. }} * {{see | name=Turner Museum of Glass | alt= | url=https://turnermuseum.group.shef.ac.uk/ | email=j.m.parker@sheffield.ac.uk | address=Mappin Street, S1 3JD | lat=53.3817 | long=-1.4773 | directions=Within the Sir Robert Hadfield Building, part of the University of Sheffield. The Entrance is on Portobello Street. Supertram: West Street | phone=+44 114 222 5514 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F 10AM&ndash;4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Turner Museum of Glass | wikidata=Q7855954 | lastedit=2017-11-24 | content=Founded in 1943 by Prof. W.E.S. Turner, this is a significant collection of 19th- and 20th-century glass. It has pieces by all the major European and American glassmakers. There is even a glass wedding dress, worn by Turner's wife! Wheelchair access is limited. }} * {{see | name=Weston Park Museum | alt= | url=http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/coresite/html/WPM.asp | email=info@museums-sheffield.org.uk | address=Western Bank, S10 2TP | lat=53.3817 | long=-1.49212 | directions=within [[#Q7989465|Weston Park]] itself. Bus: 51 and 52. Supertram: University, {{convert|700|yard}} | phone=+44 114 278 2600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 4PM, Sa & Bank Holidays 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Weston Park Museum | image=Weston Park Museum, main entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q7989469 | lastedit=2018-01-14 | content=A pleasant and modern museum, particularly suitable for children, in a fittingly grand old building. Galleries on Sheffield's natural and social history as well as the Arctic, art and treasures. The temporary gallery often hosts touring exhibitions from the Victoria and Albert Museum. }} * {{see | name=Wortley Top Forge | alt= | url=https://www.topforge.co.uk/ | email= | address=Forge Lane, Thurgoland S35 7DN | lat=53.495 | long=-1.558 | directions= | phone=+44 114 281 7991 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct Su 11AM-5PM | price=Adult £3, conc, £2, child 50p | lastedit=2021-06-30 | content=Metal-bashing forge set up in the 1640s on a bend in the River Don, and remaining water-powered until the site closed in 1910. It latterly produced wrought iron railway axles, until these were replaced by steel. }} ===Parks and gardens=== [[File:Sheffield Botanical Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 564607.jpg|right|thumb|Botanical Gardens]] [[File:Sheffield General Cemetery Non-Conformist Chapel.jpg|thumb|Nonconformist chapel in Sheffield's "city of the dead"]] [[File:Band stand, Weston Park 1.jpg|thumb|The bandstand in Weston Park]] * {{see | name=Botanical Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.sbg.org.uk/ | email=parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk | address=Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LN | lat=53.372 | long=-1.49813 | directions=Bus: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88 to Ecclesall Road, and get off by or just before the small Berkeley Centre shopping precinct; you'll find the gardens' entrance on Thompson Road | phone=+44 114 250 0500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM&ndash;dusk. Glass pavilion open daily 11AM&ndash;3:30PM | price=Gardens free; some events are priced | wikipedia=Sheffield Botanical Gardens | image=Sheffield Botanical Gardens - Right Glasshouse.jpg | wikidata=Q7492594 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=The restored Victorian gardens are a tranquil green oasis to which to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highlights include the formal borders, the rose garden and the Mediterranean zone, as well as some rather grand glass houses designed by Joseph Paxton. Look out for the semi-hidden bear pit, which was indeed home to a bear in the 19th century, until (according to local legend at least) a young boy fell in and was mauled to death. A rather full [http://www.sbg.org.uk/listings/ events programme] includes regular horticultural talks, plants sales, and a summer series of outdoor theatre and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Devonshire Green | alt=Dev Green | url= | email= | address=Devonshire Street, S3 7SW | lat=53.3789 | long=-1.4783 | directions=Supertram: West Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Devonshire Green | wikidata=Q5267858 | lastedit=2017-11-02 | content=The only significant green space in the City Centre is the heart of the vibrant Devonshire Quarter. Both are named after the Dukes of Devonshire, whose seat is at [[Bakewell#Q1068289|Chatsworth]] in the Peak District. It has an area of landscaped grass (thronged with young people in good weather) and semi-mature trees, a skatepark, and an outdoor arena used for festivals and events including Tramlines. Architecture buffs will appreciate the Gaudíesque curved walls and serpentine benches. }} * {{see | name=Endcliffe Park | alt= | url=http://www.endcliffepark.co.uk/ | email= | address=Hunters Bar Roundabout, Ecclesall Road, S11 8TF | lat=53.369 | long=-1.507 | directions=Bus: 6, 10, 10a, 65, 81, 82, 83, 83a, 88, 181, 215, 271, 272 to Hunters Bar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Endcliffe Park | wikidata=Q5375973 | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=A great city park with lots of amenities and a good amount of space; there's woodland, playing fields, a children's playground, café and even a small river, the Porter Brook, running through. Also to be seen is a large '''statue of Queen Victoria''', sculpted in 1887 to mark the monarch's golden jubilee, and a memorial stone for the [[United States]] Air Force '''B-17 Flying Fortress''' which crashed in the park on 22 February 1944 with the loss of all ten crew. Around the stone is planted a grove of American oaks in remembrance. The Porter Brook can be followed out of the park, through more attractive woodland and past the [[#Q7494489|Shepherd's Wheel]] to the edge of the [[Peak District]] in less than hour's walking. }} * {{see | name=General Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.gencem.org/ | email=sgct@gencem.org | address=Cemetery Avenue, S11 8NT | lat=53.3692 | long=-1.48722 | directions=Bus: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88 to Ecclesall Road; get off by or just before the small Berkeley Centre shopping precinct. Walk down the appropriately named Cemetery Avenue | phone=+44 114 268 3486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | wikipedia=Sheffield General Cemetery | image=Sheffield General Cemetery Non-Conformist Chapel.jpg | wikidata=Q7492668 | lastedit=2017-11-02 | content=An historically important Victorian cemetery, which is the final "home" for 87,000 people, including influential Sheffielders such as steel manufacturer Mark Firth and Chartist Samuel Holberry. The 19th century class system is evident in the range of memorials, with great mausoleums, modest stones and unmarked paupers' graves (some with 40 or more burials in one plot) jostling for space. When you pass through the imposing arched gateway from Cemetery Avenue, you very much know you're entering a necropolis. The neo-gothic Anglican chapel and contrastingly neo-classical nonconformist chapel are hauntingly derelict. All in all, this is a beautiful and fascinating spot, where visitors can enjoy some atmospheric wildness near the centre of town. }} * {{see | name=Graves Park and Animal Farm | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/gravesparkanimalfarm/about/ | email= | address=Hemsworth Road, S8 8LJ | lat=53.3359 | long=-1.4702 | directions=Bus: 24, 25, 43, 44, 75, X17 to Meadowhead / 18, 20 to Hemsworth Road. Parking off Cobnar Road and Bunting Nook. | phone=+44 114 250 0500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Park open daily dawn until dusk. Farm open daily 9AM-3:30PM | price=Park and farm free | wikipedia=Graves Park | wikidata=Q5597899 | lastedit=2018-08-07 | content=This 92-hectare park, the largest in Sheffield, has a variety of amenities, from sports fields, to playgrounds, woodland and a café. The main draw to visitors is the rare breeds farm, in the north east corner of the park close to Hemsworth Rd. Donkeys, pigs, deer and alpacas are the stars, but there are plenty of smaller animals to keep your kids happy for hours. }} * {{see | name=Sheffield Manor Lodge | alt= | url=http://sheffieldmanorlodge.org/ | email=visit@greenestate.org | address=389 Manor Lane, S2 1UL | lat=53.374031 | long=-1.436656 | directions=Bus: 7, 8, 8a, 50, 50a, 50b, 53, 71, 71a, 73, 74, 74a, 120, 294 to City Road. Alight at the stop next to St Aidan's church, double back past the traffic lights and turn right onto Manor Lane. Manor Lodge is ½ mile (700 m) walk from here.) | phone=+44 114 276 2828 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Park open daily dawn–dusk. Manor Farm: M–Sa 9:30AM–4PM; Tudor ruins and discovery centre: F 10:30AM–2:30PM, and during school holidays Tu–F 10:30AM–2:30PM. Weekend opening: Mar–Nov, third weekend of the month (Sa and Su; verify dates on [http://sheffieldmanorlodge.org/index.php/visit/ website] {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}}) 11AM–4PM, with guided tours and visits to the Turret house throughout the day; Manor Cottages: Mar–Nov third Su of the month (same dates as above) 11AM–4PM | price=Manor Oaks Farm: free; Tudor ruins, Turret house and discovery centre: adult visit £3, guided tour £2, children free; Manor Cottages: adults £1, children free | wikipedia=Sheffield Manor | image=Sheffield Manor - Turret 17-04-06.jpg | wikidata=Q7492699 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=The ruins of a Tudor manor house, which was the home of the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury. During the 1570s and 1580s, the house served as Mary Queen of Scots' luxurious prison. The 1940s Manor Cottages offer an immersive and interactive wartime experience. Meet a variety of farmyard animals at Manor Oaks farm. Costumed historical characters associated with the area, the giant sandpit and lavender labyrinth should all appeal to kids, while extensive wildflower meadows and on-site café complete the visit. }} * {{see | name=St George's Churchyard | alt= | url= | email= | address=St George's Terrace, S1 4DP | lat=53.3817 | long=-1.4808 | directions=Supertram: West Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St George's Church, Portobello | image=Stgeorges.jpg | wikidata=Q7593146 | lastedit=2017-11-02 | content=An atmospheric deconsecrated churchyard complete with heavily-weathered gravestones and mature trees around the 1826 neo-gothic former church, now University of Sheffield lecture theatre and student accommodation. In spring and summer, a pair of '''peregrine falcons''' can usually be seen nesting and raising chicks high on the church tower. While you're there, you might as well look at some of the university buildings around it, most notably the grade-II listed {{marker|type=see|name=Sir Frederick Mappin Building|lat=53.38193 | long=-1.47930|image=Mappin2009.jpg}} is an imposing example of Edwardian architecture, while the striking metallic {{marker|type=see|name=Diamond|lat=53.38164 | long=-1.48173|image=Diamond UoS 2 26 May 2017.jpg}} is either a modern masterpiece or a hideous carbuncle, depending on whom you ask. }} * {{see | name=Weston Park | alt= | url=https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/parks-sport-recreation/parks-green-spaces | email= | address=Western Bank, S10 2TP | lat=53.382 | long=-1.4907 | directions=Surrounded by University of Sheffield buildings. Bus: 51, 52, 95. Supertram: University, {{convert|500|yard}} | phone=+44 114 250 0500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open all day | price=All free | wikipedia=Weston Park, Sheffield | wikidata=Q7989465 | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=This grand 5-hectare park, a mixture of mature landscaped trees and flower beds, includes a working bandstand, war memorial to the York and Lancaster Regiment's dead, tennis courts and water features. The park plays host to many events during summer.}} :*If you exit through the gates at the tennis court end of the park, then you can access {{marker|type=see|name=Crookes Valley Park|lat=53.383|long=-1.491}}, a 5 hectare area of landscaping with a playground and bowling greens around a reservoir. Across the road is the much larger {{marker|type=see|name=Ponderosa|lat=53.385|long=-1.489}}, which is a very pleasant mix of sloping parkland, meadow and woodland, and attracts much urban wildlife including kestrels, foxes and butterflies. ===Street art and graffiti=== [[File:Mural at Dulo's, July 2009 - geograph.org.uk - 1401157.jpg|thumb|300px|One of Kid Acne's previous works, since removed. Prints can still be purchased.]] Like many industrial cities, Sheffield has its fair share of [[graffiti]]. However, unlike many other cities, there is much less of the "mindless vandalism" type and much more of the "probably counts as art" type. In fact, there are a lot of quality pieces of street art, murals and poetry by both established and unknown artists. The most prolific and well-known of these are '''Kid Acne''', whose signature style is large and colourful written messages, using local slang and Yorkshire dialect, '''Mila K''', who creates black and white psychedelic images often featuring the same cyborg woman in places that are hard to find or access, and '''Phlegm''', whose trippy showpiece murals blend horror, cyberpunk and fantasy themes. All three have gone on to exhibit in galleries, and have worked around the UK and abroad. A piece by '''Banksy''' is yet to make an appearance. By its very nature, a lot of street art is transitory, as weathering, building works, vandalism and deliberate removals all put paid to individual works. However, the scene in Sheffield is established enough that there are always new pieces to replace the old, in new and previously-unloved corners. And there are literally hundreds of works to discover across the city, if you have a decent pair of shoes or boots, and the patience and willing to tramp off the beaten path. Good areas to explore are the {{marker|type=see|name=Devonshire Quarter|lat=53.37933|long=-1.47767}} (''around Division Street and Devonshire Green''), the {{marker|type=see|name=Cultural Industries Quarter|lat=53.37780 | long=-1.46689}} (''south-west of the railway station, among Hallam University buildings'') and the area between {{marker|type=see|name=Kelham Island|lat=53.3890 | long=-1.4725}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Saint Vincent's|alt=graffiti|lat=53.3856 | long=-1.4765}}. Listed below are a selection of notable works and murals that are likely to be around for the foreseeable future, due to the fame of the artist or the fact that they were commissioned by the property owners. You can purchase paper prints of some of these in local shops, notably the Millennium Gallery gift shop, and the pop-up store in the Winter Garden. * {{see | name=3-7 Sidney Street | alt=by EMA | url= | email= | address=S1 4RG | lat=53.376208 | long=-1.467805 | directions=Across traffic island from the Rutland Arms | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Colourful urban camouflage. }} * {{see | name=416-418 Sharrow Vale Road | alt='Fat as a butcher's dog' by Colorati / 'Holy Cow' by Skisms | url= | email= | address=S11 8ZP | lat=53.367349 | long=-1.501442 | directions=In an alley between Thickitt's butchers and the Greedy Greek deli. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Two locally-iconic animals. }} * {{see | name=Betty's Fish and Chips | alt=artist unknown | url= | email= | address=Fitzwilliam Street, S1 4JL | lat=53.3799351 | long=-1.48018 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=An older couple enjoying an outdoor fish supper. }} * {{see | name=Biomembrane | alt=by Florence Blanchard | url= | email= | address=66 Leavygreave Road, S3 7QY | lat=53.386785 | long=-1.471526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Colourful interpretation of a cell membrane, as seen under a microscope. }} * {{see | name=Charles Darwin | alt=by Rocket01 | url= | email= | address=46 Sidney Street, S1 4RG | lat=53.374552 | long=-1.470089 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Mural of the father of modern biology. }} [[File:22.9.16 Elephants in Sheffield 016 (29243200924).jpg|thumb|Harry Brearley]] * {{see | name=David Attenborough | alt=by Rocket 01 | url= | email= | address=Charles Street, S1 2NE | lat=53.377420 | long=-1.466810 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Mural likeness of the much-loved presenter and television naturalist. }} * {{see | name=David Bowie | alt=by Trik9 | url= | email= | address=101 Division Street, S1 4GE | lat=53.379567 | long=-1.476390 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=A touching, if unintentionally comical, non-likeness of Ziggy Stardust. }} * {{see | name=Hagglers Corner | alt=by Jo Peel | url= | email= | address=586 Queens Rd, S2 4DU | lat=53.364679 | long=-1.471311 | directions=Near to the junction with London Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Funky representation of the local area, the houses, shops and mosque. }} * {{see | name=Harry Brearley | alt=by Sarah Yates | url= | email= | address=Howard Street, S1 2LW | lat=53.378270 | long=-1.465161 | directions=on the Howard pub | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Mural representation of the inventor of stainless steel. }} * {{see | name=I love you will u marry me | alt=by "Jason" | url= | email= | address=Park Hill, S2 5QX | lat=53.3793 | long=-1.4592 | directions=On a footbridge in the [[#Q7137779|Park Hill]] complex | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Addressed to an unrequited love. Originally spray painted, now lit up in neon at night. }} * {{see | name=In Praise of Air | alt=by Simon Armitage | url= | email= | address=Western Bank, S10 2TN | lat=53.381833 | long=-1.486917 | directions=on wall of Alfred Denny Building | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=20 metre-high poetry. }} * {{see | name=Rare & Racy | alt=by Phlegm | url= | email= | address=164 Devonshire Street, S3 7SG | lat=53.379692 | long=-1.47938 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content='''The Reader''' decorates the front of Rare & Racy book shop. There is more Phlegm behind the shop on Westhill Lane. }} * {{see | name=Rutland Arms | alt=by Phlegm | url= | email= | address=86 Brown Street, S1 2BS | lat=53.376560 | long=-1.467412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Two different pieces decorate this pub. }} * {{see | name=Shakespeare's Pub | alt=by Florence Blanchard | url= | email= | address=146-148 Gibraltar Street, S3 8UA | lat=53.386785 | long=-1.471526 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Vibrant colours on the side of the pub. }} * {{see | name=Snuff Mill Lane | alt=by Phlegm | url= | email= | address=429 Ecclesall Rd, S11 8PG | lat=53.369762 | long=-1.493277 | directions=Next to KFC | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Another unspeakably weird scene from the imagination of Phlegm. }} * {{see | name=Spaceman | alt=by Mila K | url= | email= | address=208 West Street, S1 4EU | lat=53.380402| long=-1.478708 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Only visible when the e-cig shop is closed and the shutter down. }} * {{see | name=That's the spirit | alt=by Kid Acne | url= | email= | address=200 Headford Street, S3 7WQ | lat=53.375542 | long=-1.478820 | directions=Milton Street car park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=A cheering message in bubble text. }} * {{see | name=The Riverside | alt=by Phlegm | url= | email= | address=1 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN | lat=53.389185 | long=-1.468704 | directions=see it from the opposite bank of the River Don | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=A steampunk ship hunts the kraken. }} [[File:Fagans pub, Sheffield (8894084767).jpg|thumb|300px|The Snog]] * {{see | name=The Snog | alt=by Pete McKee | url= | email= | address=69 Broad Lane, S1 4BS | lat=53.383136 | long=-1.476375 | directions=on the wall of Fagans pub | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=An elderly couple embracing passionately. }} * {{see | name=The Steelworker | alt=by Paul Waplington | url= | email= | address=11 Castle Street, S3 8LT | lat=53.384338 | long=-1.465463 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=1980s brick mosaic of a typical working Sheffielder. }} * {{see | name=Westfield Terrace | alt='Fog' by Tellas / mural by Phlegm | url= | email= | address=S1 4GH | lat=53.379807 | long=-1.476471 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content='''Fog''' is grey, white and indistinct, just like the weather phenomenon. The '''Phlegm mural''' just up the street is an impressive representation of a city. On the other side of the street is the imposing façade of the former '''Mount Zion''' hospital chapel. }} * {{see | name=What If? | alt=by Andrew Motion | url= | email= | address=Surrey Lane, S1 2LX | lat=53.378737 | long=-1.465571 | directions=See it from Howard Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Gigantic poem that greets newcomers walking up from the station. }} * {{see | name=Within These Walls | alt=by Jarvis Cocker | url= | email= | address=The Forge, Boston Street, S2 4QG | lat=53.371800 | long=-1.475953 | directions=just off London Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content=Poem in metal letters adorning student digs. }} * {{see | name=You'll thank me one day | alt=by Kid Acne | url= | email= | address=Brown Street, S1 2BS | lat=53.376597 | long=-1.466705 | directions=next to the Site Gallery | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-01 | content= }} ==Do== ''Navigate to: [[#Attractions|Attractions]], [[#Theatreland|Theatreland]], [[#Other theatres and cinemas|Other theatres and cinemas]], [[#As a spectator|Spectator sports]], [[#Participate|Sports activities]], [[#Climbing|Climbing]], [[#Golf|Golf]], [[#Walks|Walking]]'' === Events=== Sheffild has year-round events, for a full list see [http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/events Welcome to Sheffield]. [[File:World Snooker Championship trophy before the Crucible.jpg | thumb | 300px | World Snooker Championship trophy ]] * '''[http://https://wst.tv/ World Snooker Championship]''' is held at [[#Q1141915|Crucible Theatre]], with games displayed on giant screens in Tudor Square. The next event is 16 April - 2 May 2022. * {{do | name=Sheffield Food Festival | alt=26 - 28 May 2018 | url=http://www.foodfestivalevents.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=Held for three days over the spring bank holiday, the last weekend in May. Spread across [[#Q5435081|Fargate]], the [[#Q7157371|Peace Gardens]], Millennium Square and the [[#Q7492783|Winter Garden]]. A culinary festival showcasing Sheffield's best offerings of food and drink with fresh hot food stalls, pop up bars, cookery master classes, chef demos and of course plenty of local produce sold. On Fargate, there is al fresco dining and drinking with a soundtrack of live music and DJ sets. }} * {{do | name=Yorkshire Cosplay Con | alt=2-3 June 2018 | url=http://www.flydsaarena.co.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-cosplay-con-2018-5563 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=Held at the {{marker|type=event|name=Sheffield Arena|lat=53.3999 | long=-1.4189}} (''Supertram: Arena'') is this family-friendly costume convention, with star meets, stage events and loads of activities and games. Go as your favourite character from anime, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books or video games, or just turn up in your civvies and admire the hard work of everyone else! }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Doc/Fest | alt=International Documentary Festival; 7-12 June 2018 | url=http://www.sheffdocfest.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Doc/Fest | wikidata=Q7492660 | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=Held at the [[#Q4049420|Showroom Workstation]] (behind the cinema) and other venues across the city. One of the biggest and best documentary film festivals in the world, with talks from high-profile speakers, special events, live music, parties and of course many film screenings, culminating in an awards ceremony. }} * {{do | name=Theatre in the Gardens | alt=Dates in June, July and August | url=https://www.sbg.org.uk/open-air-theatre/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Book tickets through website | lastedit=2018-06-16 | content=A summer season of open-air theatre in the atmospheric [[#Q7492594|Sheffield Botanical Gardens]]. Bring a picnic, deckchairs and (depending on the weather) a cardy and waterproof! }} [[File:Granny Turismo at Sheffield Tramlines Festival (9334750105).jpg|thumb|300px|Tramlines isn't just about the music...]] * {{do | name=Tramlines Festival | alt=20-23 July 2018 | url=http://www.tramlines.org.uk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tramlines Festival | wikidata=Q7833146 | lastedit=2018-01-23 | content=Sheffield's annual summer music festival. Tramlines attracts over 100 artists and groups, and is well-known for its cheap (and often free) concerts. The party atmosphere spills out into the streets as locals and visitors aim to enjoy themselves to the max. Don't miss the nightly after-parties held at club venues in town. }} * {{do | name=Festival of the Mind | alt=20-30 September 2018 | url=http://festivalofthemind.group.shef.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=Held in and around the {{marker|type=event|name=University of Sheffield|lat=53.38077 | long=-1.48741}} (''Supertram: University''). A biannual celebration of ideas, incorporating the arts, philosophy, science and technology. There are talks, demonstrations, performances and exhibitions. The Ideas Bazaar brings together academics, students and artists for an interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge, concepts and creativity. }} * {{do | name=Last Laugh Comedy Festival | alt= | url=http://lastlaughcomedyfestival.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=Held throughout October at the [[#Q7492611|City Hall]], [[#Q6707254|Lyceum Theatre]] and other venues around town. Dozens of the UK's biggest stand-up names and fresh talent come together for a month of shows in the Steel City. Come and "grin up north". }} * {{do | name=Off The Shelf | alt=Festival of Words; 6-27 October 2018 | url=http://www.offtheshelf.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Off the Shelf Festival | wikidata=Q7078997 | lastedit=2018-08-20 | content=Held for three weeks in October at venues across the city. Sheffield's annual literary festival is jointly run by the city's two universities, and brings together over 200 author events, book readings, poetry recitals, debates and workshops. }} * {{do | name=Steel City Beer & Cider Festival | alt=10-13 October 2018 | url=http://www.sheffieldcamra.org.uk/festival/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-08-20 | content=Held at [[#Q6385589|Kelham Island Museum]]. Sheffield's official CAMRA-supported drinking festival has been going for over 40 years. Sample a great many local and international beers, ciders and perries, while enjoying live music and tasty street food from local producers. }} [[File:19.12.15 Sheffield 60 (23769495841).jpg|thumb|300px|If you can't wizz around on a carousel at Christmas, when can you?]] * {{do | name=Sheffield Design Week | alt= | url=http://www.sheffielddesignweek.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=Held for one week in October. A "citywide celebration of design in all its forms", including graphic design, architecture, technology, manufacturing, fashion and film. Features exhibitions, workshops, talks, guided walks, installations and product launches. }} * {{do | name=After Dark | alt=5 November 2018 | url=http://www.afterdarkfireworks.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-23 | content=Held on bonfire night at {{marker|name=Don Valley Bowl|type=event|lat=53.3992 | long=-1.4212}} ''(Supertram: Arena)''. Remember, remember, the fifth of November... Sheffield's annual Guy Fawkes celebrations with fireworks to music, a giant bonfire and funfair with plenty of festive food stalls. Bonfire lit: 7:30PM, fireworks: 9PM }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market | alt=14 November - 24 December 2018 | url=http://www.sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-23 | content=Held at [[#Q5435081|Fargate]] and the [[#Q7157371|Peace Gardens]] from mid-November until Christmas Eve. 50 traditional wooden cabins offering many gifts and treats including hand-made craft and seasonal food and drink. Come after dark and see the lights, have a go on the traditional rides, and bring your kids to meet the actual Father Christmas. }} ===Attractions=== {{mapframe|53.3813|-1.5| zoom=11|show=do}} * {{do | name=A&G Passenger Boats | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldboats.co.uk/heritage {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=Victoria Quays, Wharf Street, S2 5SY | lat=53.384597 | long=-1.460499 | directions=Supertram: Fitzalan Square, {{convert|700|yard}}; walk across the pedestrian and tram bridge to Park Square, and follow the signs to Victoria Quays | phone=+44 114 278 6314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jul&ndash;Aug; during school holidays at other times of the year | price=Adults £8.95&ndash;10.95, children £6.95&ndash;8.95, over 60s £7.95&ndash;9.95, family (2 adults & 2 children) £25-31 | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Take a heritage cruise down the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal on board the ''LB Hardfleet''. The less expensive trips go as far as Don Valley Stadium, while the more expensive ones run out to Tinsley Locks on the outskirts of Rotherham. Turn-up-and-go is possible, though booking is recommended. Santa specials run on select dates in December. }} * {{do | name=Heeley City Farm | alt= | url=http://www.heeleyfarm.org.uk/ | email=info@heeleyfarm.org.uk | address=Richards Road, S2 3DT | lat=53.363 | long=-1.468 | directions=Bus: 18, 19, 56, 252 to Richards Road | phone=+44 114 258 0482 | tollfree= | fax=+44 114 255 1400 | hours=Daily 9AM&ndash;5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Heeley City Farm | wikidata=Q12059784 | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Inner city farm and environmental visitor centre with a range of rare breed farm animals, poultry, little critters, gardens and vegetable plots. Go to meet and feed the animals, stay for a bite at the café. The farm is run by volunteers from the community and aims to promote understanding of food production and conserve endangered breeds. }} * {{do | name=Spa 1877 | alt= | url=http://www.spa1877.com/ | email= | address=65 Victoria Street, S3 7QD | lat=53.379802 | long=-1.482132 | directions=Supertram: West Street | phone=+44 114 221 1877 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Unisex M Tu Th 10AM&ndash;8:30PM, Su 9AM&ndash;6:30PM. Women only F 10AM&ndash;8:30PM, Sa 9AM&ndash;6:30PM | price=Spa days: £20&ndash;195, prices for individual treatments vary. All prices include complimentary drinks | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Restored Turkish baths (hamam) that were the first of their kind in Britain when first opened in 1877. The baths offer a wide range of treatments and spa days to suit almost any budget. }} * {{do | name=Steel City Ghost Tours | alt= | url=http://www.steelcityghosttours.co.uk/index.html | email=steelcitytours@gmail.com | address= | lat=53.380569 | long=-1.470214 | directions=Most tours meet on the steps of the Town Hall, Pinstone Street, S1 2HH. Supertram: Cathedral | phone=+44 114 220 3269 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W Th 7:30PM | price=Tours: adults £5; students, pensioners (with ID) £4; children under 13 £2.50. No booking required, just pay the man when you arrive. Other prices may vary | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Join "Mr P. Dreadful" for a two-hour walking tour of Sheffield's haunted buildings and sites of ghostly goings on. A monthly crime and murder tour and a range of other tours and talks are available throughout the year. Some tours are family-friendly, others much less so. Very silly and surprisingly scary. }} *'''[[Peak District]]''': With [http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ Britain's first national park] on their doorstep, it's no surprise that Sheffielders spend so much of their leisure time just beyond the city limits. A haven for [[#Mostly rural|hiking]], mountain biking, [[#Climbing|climbing]], off-roading, paragliding and watersports, the locals treat the Peak District like one big playground; you should do too! See the climbing and walking section below for a flavour of ideas, and the [[Sheffield#Peak District|Go Next]] section for more detailed lists of activities and itineraries. ===Theatreland=== [[File:The Crucible Theatre at night-geograph-4878258-by-Graham-Hogg.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Crucible Theatre]] [[File:Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield - DSC07433.JPG|right|thumb|220px|Lyceum Theatre]] [[File:Sheffield, The Showroom - geograph.org.uk - 793547.jpg|thumb|The Showroom on a foggy day.]] Second only to London's West End as the UK's greatest concentration of theatres and cinemas, Sheffield's Theatreland is based on and around the pedestrianised Tudor Square, in the east of the City Centre. The theatre scene is vibrant and extremely varied, with a number of production companies based in the city, including the acclaimed [http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Sheffield Theatres]. Plays and musicals destined for London often make their provincial debut in Sheffield, in 'try outs' designed to gauge audience response and iron out any production kinks. Theatreland's four cinemas each offer a unique viewing experience and very different programmes. * {{do | name=Crucible Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | email=info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | address=Tudor Square, S1 1DA | lat=53.381012 | long=-1.466594 | directions=Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 114 249 6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Crucible Theatre | image=Lyceum theatre sheffield.jpg | wikidata=Q1141915 | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=An eclectic programme, with everything from musicals and panto, to contemporary plays and Shakespeare. As well as being Sheffield's largest and best-known theatre, the Crucible is also home to the widely televised annual World Snooker Championships. }} * {{do | name=Library Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/librarytheatre | email=philip.repper@sheffield.gov.uk | address=Tudor Square, S1 1XZ | lat=53.3803 | long=-1.4672 | directions=Inside the Central Library. Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 114 273-4102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shows productions by local amateur dramatics groups. Not accessible to wheelchair users. }} * {{do | name=Lyceum Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/ | email=info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | address=Tudor Square, S1 1DA | lat=53.3805 | long=-1.46659 | directions=Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 114 249 6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lyceum Theatre (Sheffield) | image=Sheffield Lyceum 18-12-06.jpg | wikidata=Q6707254 | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=This beautiful Grade-II* listed theatre dates from 1897, and was designed by famous Victorian theatre architect W.G.R. Sprague. The Lyceum offers Sheffield's best selection of productions alongside the Crucible, specialising in touring West End and Opera North productions, as well as locally-produced plays. }} * {{do | name=Montgomery Theatre | alt= | url=http://themontgomery.org.uk/ | email= | address=Surrey Street, S1 2LG | lat=53.380854 | long=-1.469358 | directions=Supertram: Cathedral | phone=+44 114 249-6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=Methodist-run theatre which shows productions aimed at families and younger audiences. Not everything has a religious angle, but some shows obviously do. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield City Hall | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/ | email= | address=Barkers Pool, S1 2JA | lat=53.3808 | long=-1.4724 | directions=Supertram: City Hall | phone=+44 114 278-9789 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield City Hall | image=Sheffield city hall 3.png | wikidata=Q7492611 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=A large and grand old concert hall mixing neoclassical and art-deco styles, which hosts theatre, music, opera, dance and comedy gigs. Arrive early to take in the building, including its portico, semi-circular rear and two stone lions and impressive decorated ceilings in the foyer and corridors. Not to be confused with the Town Hall, which is the seat of Sheffield City Council. }} * {{do | name=Studio Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/ | email=info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | address=Tudor Square, S1 1DA | lat=53.380840 | long=-1.467032 | directions=Within the Crucible. Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 114 249-6000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Studio Theatre (Sheffield) | wikidata=Q7628240 | lastedit=2018-10-11 | content=Intimate auditorium for smaller-scale and experimental productions. }} * {{do | name=Theatre Deli | alt= | url=http://theatredelicatessen.co.uk/sheffield {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=202 Eyre Street, S1 4QZ | lat=53.37384 | long=-1.47397 | directions=Bus: Moor Market (most bus routes stop here); National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station (½ mile / 800 m) | phone=+44 114 278 6500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-30 | content=This edgy venue is a hybrid of many uses: theatre, arts centre, tea room and community centre. Sheffield's home of leftfield drama productions and music gigs by night, host to tea parties, experimental art sessions and social events by day. }} * {{do | name=Curzon Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.curzoncinemas.com/sheffield/info | email= | address=16 George Street, S1 2PF | lat=53.382242 | long=-1.466848 | directions=Supertram: Castle Square. The narrow George Street runs between the High Street and Norfolk Street | phone=+44 330 500-1331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open every day noon to midnight | price= | content=A three-screen "boutique cinema" in a tastefully-restored Grade II-listed former bank, with several lounge areas and a popular rooftop bar. }} * {{do | name=Odeon Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/sheffield/125/ | email= | address=Arundel Gate, S1 1DL | lat=53.380672 | long=-1.465829 | directions=Supertram: Castle Square | phone=+44 871 224 4007 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-10-11 | content=Slightly shabby multiplex showing all the latest cinema releases. You could certainly do better than go here, but it's cheap. }} * {{do | name=Showroom Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/cinema/ | email= | address=15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX | lat=53.3775 | long=-1.46503 | directions=National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station | phone=+44 114 275-7727 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Showroom Cinema, Sheffield | wikidata=Q4049420 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=Sheffield's largest indie cinema, showing a range of independent and foreign films, as well new and classic blockbusters. The art-deco building is a former car factory, built in the 1930s. Pleasant onsite bar and café serving meals and alcoholic and soft drinks. }} * {{do | name=The Light Cinema | alt= | url=https://sheffield.lightcinemas.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Moor, S1 4PF | lat=53.377187 | long=-1.472824 | directions=Many buses stop on Pinstone Street and Eyre Street. Supertram: City Hall, {{convert|600|yard}} | phone=+44 114 213 4531 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-01-24 | content=The Light "cinema experience" shows big blockbusters, cinema classics, arts events and the fun concept of a "mystery screening", while you recline on comfortable and spacious armchairs. The café-bar has good views over The Moor and local area, and there are several restaurants next door. }} ===Other theatres and cinemas=== [[File:Drama Studio, Glossop Road, Sheffield.jpg|thumb|The Drama Studio]] * {{do | name=Drama Studio | alt= | url=http://performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk/drama-studio/ | email=dramastudio@sheffield.ac.uk | address=Shearwood Road, S10 2TD | lat=53.3792 | long=-1.4898 | directions=Fronts onto Glossop Road. Bus: 6, 10, 51, 120. Supertram: University, {{convert|500|yard}} | phone=+44 114 222 0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Box office: M&ndash;F 9:30AM&ndash;5PM | price= | wikipedia=Drama Studio, University of Sheffield | image=Drama Studio, Glossop Road, Sheffield.jpg | wikidata=Q5305739 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=An atmospheric 200-seat theatre owned by the University of Sheffield in a converted Victorian church. Regular productions by both students and local drama groups, including a couple of foreign-language (mainly French and Spanish) productions throughout the year. }} * {{do | name=Lantern Theatre | alt= | url=http://lanterntheatre.org.uk/ | email=info@lanterntheatre.org.uk | address=Kenwood Park Road, S7 1NF | lat=53.364839 | long=-1.484836 | directions=Bus route 22 stops at the end of Kenwood Park Road. | phone=+44 333 666 3366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lantern Theatre | wikidata=Q26538906 | lastedit=2017-01-09 | content=Sheffield's oldest and smallest theatre, in a quiet Victorian residential neighbourhood. }} * {{do | name=Merlin Theatre | alt= | url=http://merlintheatre.org/ | email=sarah.spencer@fmc.rmt.org | address=2 Meadow Bank Road, S11 9AH | lat=53.361973 | long=-1.490162 | directions=Bus: 3 or 3a to Union Road in Nether Edge centre, then follow brown signs. | phone=+44 7977 174751 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-08-07 | content=Small community theatre which specialises in autism- and disability-friendly productions. It is housed in an evocatively grey stone building, and benefits from some beautiful gardens to sit in before and after performances. }} * {{do | name=Abbeydale Picture House | alt= | url=http://www.theabbeydalepicturehouse.com/ | email=info@cads-online.org | address=387 Abbeydale Road, S7 1FS | lat=53.3594 | long=-1.47992 | directions=Bus: 20, 25, 53, 74, 76, 87, 97, 98 to Abbeydale Road | phone=+44 114 348 9421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=It is (autumn 2017) only open on an irregular basis, as restoration work is ongoing. The full events programme can be viewed [http://www.theabbeydalepicturehouse.com/events/list/ here] | price= | wikipedia=Abbeydale Picture House | image=Abbeydale Cinema - Abbeydale Road 26-03-06.jpg | wikidata=Q4664094 | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=A beautiful domed 1920s cinema, which fell into disrepair in the 1970s. Since early 2017, it has been the focus of a community restoration venture, which is ongoing, and has since begun a programme of events, including screenings of classic films and regular community antiques markets. This real Sheffield gem is far from looking its best due to decades of neglect, but its long-term future is brighter than it has been since 1975! }} * {{do | name=Cineworld IMAX Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/sheffield | email= | address=Broughton Lane, S9 2EP | lat=53.402382 | long=-1.414010 | directions= in the Valley Centertainment leisure park; Supertram: Valley Centertainment | phone=+44 871 200 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Valley Centertainment#Cinema | content=Multiplex cinema with 20 large screens - one of the busiest cinemas in the country and the largest Cineworld branch. Also includes an '''IMAX''' screen, showing films on a massive screen in 3D, and a '''4DX''' screen, showing 3D films complete with motion and tactile effects. }} * {{do | name=Vue Cinema | alt= | url=http://www.myvue.com/cinemas/about-vue-cinemas/cinema/sheffield | email= | address=Meadowhall, S9 1EP | lat=53.414550 | long=-1.413492 | directions=in the Oasis Food Court of the [[#Q1915446|Meadowhall Centre]]. National Rail and Supertram: Meadowhall Interchange | phone=+44 871 224 0240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-30 | content=Medium-sized multiplex; a good way to end a day's shopping in Meadowhall, otherwise is out of the way. }} '''Clubs and live music''' venues are listed in the [[#Clubs & live venues|Drink]] section below. ===Sport=== [[File:Bramall.lane.stadium.jpg|thumb|Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United]] [[File:Hillsborough Clock Square.jpg|thumb|Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday]] [[File:Sheffield Arena interior.JPG|thumb|Sheffield Arena, waiting for a Steelers game]] [[File:Owlerton Stadium.jpg|thumb|Owlerton Stadium]] ====As a spectator==== Sheffield is England's National City of Sport and is home to a number of top sporting teams: * {{listing | type=do | name=Sheffield United FC | alt=The Blades | url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/ | email=info@sufc.co.uk | address=Bramall Lane S2 4SU | lat=53.370278 | long=-1.470833 | directions=Supertram: Granville Road, ½ mile (800 m) | phone=+44 114 253 7200 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Adult £20-£35 | wikipedia=Sheffield United F.C. | image=Sheffield United FC 1901 team.jpg | wikidata=Q19607 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content="The Blades" were relegated in 2021 so they now play soccer in the Championship, the game's second tier. The stadium, capacity 32,700, is one mile south of the main railway station. Their women's team play in their own Championship or second tier, with home games at Technique Stadium in Chesterfield. In 2022 Bramall Lane hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Wednesday FC | alt=The Owls | url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/ | email=ticketenquiries@swfc.co.uk | address=Hillsborough Stadium S6 1SW | lat=53.411425 | long=-1.500682 | directions=Supertram: Leppings Lane | phone=+44 3700 201 867 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult £20 - £42 | wikipedia=Sheffield Wednesday F.C. | wikidata=Q19498 | lastedit=2021-07-30 | content=The Owls were relegated in 2021 so they play soccer in League One, the game's third tier. The stadium normally has a capacity of 40,000, but is temporarily reduced to 34,800. It's 3 miles north of city centre along A61. In 1989 this stadium was the scene of the '''Hillsborough Disaster''', a crowd-crush which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans, the 97th lingering death being in July 2021. Note the memorial outside the Parkside Road entrance. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Football Club | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldfc.com | email=info@sheffieldfc.com | address=home matches played at the Home of Football, Coach and Horses Stadium, Sheffield Road, S18 2GD | lat=53.309814 | long=-1.47839 | directions=Small car park onsite. National Rail: Dronfield, ⅔ mile (1 km). Bus: 43 to Coach and Horses | phone=+44 114 362 7016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=First team: £8 for adults, £4 for concessions | wikipedia=Sheffield F.C. | wikidata=Q18491 | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=A minor team playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South. Yes, we really are recommending you attend a non-league game of a team whose last major win was in 1904. So what makes Sheffield F.C. special and internationally-important? Only that it is the '''oldest association football club in the world''', having been founded in 1857! FIFA marked the club's 150th anniversary in 2007, when SFC played special matches against Ajax and Inter Milan, which Pelé attended, at Bramall Lane. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Eagles Rugby Football Club | alt=rugby league | url=http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/ | email=info@sheffieldeagles.com | address=home matches played at the Olympic Legacy Park, Attercliffe Common, S9 3TL | lat=53.395958 | long=-1.426031 | directions=Supertram: Arena, ½ mile (800 m). Bus: X1, X3 | phone=+44 114 261 0326, +44 7450 033 529 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£18 for adults, £14 for concessions, £5 for under 16s | wikipedia=Sheffield Eagles | wikidata=Q3481717 | lastedit=2017-11-20 | content=The team plays in the Championship, which is the second tier in English rugby league. The 2017 season marked their return to a permanent home venue for the first time in several years. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Giants American Football Club | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldgiants.com/ | email=info@sheffieldgiants.com | address=home games played at Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park, Bawtry Road, S9 1UA | lat=53.406507 | long=-1.386373 | directions=2 min from M1 J34 by road. Bus: 32, 72, 81 from the nearby Meadowhall Interchange, where trains and trams from the city centre arrive. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=The Giants play in the top division of the UK's fledgling American football league, and receive backing and players from the two universities' NFL teams. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Sheffield Hallam Hockey Club | alt=[[field hockey]] | url=http://www.sheffieldhc.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sheffieldhcweb@gmail.com | address=home games played at Abbeydale Sports Club, Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LJ | lat=53.325065 | long=-1.520611 | directions=National Rail: Dore & Totley | phone=+44 7758 510 716 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Hockey Club | wikidata=Q16999259 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=One of the top hockey clubs in the UK, playing both men and women's teams at all levels both indoors and outdoors. The men's first team play in the English Hockey League (national/top tier), while the ladies' first team play in the Northern Hockey League (regional/second tier). }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Sharks | alt=basketball | url=http://www.sharksbasketball.co.uk/ | email=info@eis-sheffield.co.uk | address=homes games played at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA | lat=53.39840 | long=-1.42469 | directions=Supertram: Arena | phone=+44 114 223 5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £14, concessions £11, family (2 adults + 2 children) £10 <abbr title="per person">p.p</abbr> | wikipedia=Sheffield Sharks | wikidata=Q672901 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=Mens' team that plays in the British Basketball League (national/top tier). They are the second most successful UK basketball team of all time. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Steel Rollergirls | alt=women's rollerblading | url=http://www.sheffieldsteelrollergirls.co.uk/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=home games at Ponds Forge (see [[#Q7227745|below]]) and Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE | lat=53.382 | long=-1.46230 | directions=Bus to Concord: 3, 3a, 35, 75, 76 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Steel Rollergirls | wikidata=Q7492751 | content=Email through [https://www.sheffieldsteelrollergirls.co.uk/contact-us/ online contact form] {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}}. Women's amateur flat-track roller derby team that welcomes spectators and visiting skaters. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Steelers | alt=ice hockey | url=http://www.sheffieldsteelers.co.uk/ | email= | address=home games played at the Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, S9 2DF, and occasionally just around the corner at iceSheffield, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA | lat=53.39992 | long=-1.41885 | directions=Supertram: Arena | phone=+44 114 256 5656 (Arena box office), +44 114 223 3900 (iceSheffield) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£6-17 | wikipedia=Sheffield Steelers | wikidata=Q1326825 | content=An ice hockey team that play in the Elite Ice Hockey League, which is the top tier for the sport in the UK. There is a strong family ethos within the club, and the match atmosphere is rather Americanised, in great contrast to what you would find at local football. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Tigers | alt=speedway motorbike racing | url=http://www.sheffieldspeedway.co/ | email=office@sheffieldspeedway.co | address=home meetings take place at Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road, S6 2DE | lat=53.406031 | long=-1.493303 | directions=Supertram: Hillsborough Park, ½ mile (800 m). Bus: 7, 8, 8a, 86, H1 to Owlerton Stadium. | phone=+44 114 285 3142, +44 7812 622 573 | tollfree= | hours=Meetings normally take place on Thursday evenings | price=Adults £15; over 65s £12 with ID; teens aged 12-17 £5; children aged 5-12 £1; under 3s free | wikipedia=Sheffield Tigers | wikidata=Q7492759 | content=The team competes in the Speedway Great Britain Premiership, which is the first tier of the sport in the United Kingdom. }} * {{do | name=The Inhuman League | alt=men's rollerblading | url=https://www.facebook.com/inhumanleague/ | email=theinhumanleague@gmail.com | address=home games at Ponds Forge (see [[#Q7227745|below]]) and Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE | lat=53.3825 | long=-1.46230 | directions=Bus to Concord: 3, 3a, 35, 75, 76 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-28 | content=Men's amateur flat-track roller derby team that play in the UK premier division. They were also crowned the best-dressed zombie sport team in 2013! }} * {{do | name=Greyhound racing | alt= | url=http://www.owlertonstadium.co.uk/greyhound-racing | email=enquiries@owlertonstadium.co.uk | address=Owlerton Stadium, Penistone Road, S6 2DE | lat=53.4064 | long=-1.4925 | directions=Supertram: Hillsborough Park, ½ mile (800 m). Bus: 7, 8, 8a, 86, H1 to Owlerton Stadium | phone=+44 114 234 3074 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Race nights every Tu F Sa, sometimes on other nights | price=General admission: £6 | wikipedia=Owlerton Stadium | image=Owlerton Stadium.jpg | wikidata=Q7114883 | lastedit=2017-11-22 | content=Enjoy a night of racing and, inevitably, gambling. Greyhound welfare is a priority for the venue. Facilities include a restaurant, plus fast food and bar options. }} ====Participate==== [[File:English Institute of Sport Sheffield.png|thumb|English Institute of Sport exterior]] [[File:Fabiocarta flickr01.jpg|thumb|The 2007 European speed skating championships at iceSheffield]] While there are many local sports centres in Sheffield, the following facilities are the cream of the crop, used by elite sportspeople and thousands of visitors alike: * {{do | name=English Institute of Sport | alt= | url=https://siv.org.uk/eiss {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@eis-sheffield.co.uk | address=Coleridge Road, S9 5DA | lat=53.3983 | long=-1.42444 | directions=Supertram: Arena | phone=+44 114 223 5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F: 7AM&ndash;10PM; Sa, Su: 9AM&ndash;5PM | price= | wikipedia=English Institute of Sport, Sheffield | wikidata=Q4065168 | lastedit=2018-10-11 | content=The UK's largest multisport training centre that has a huge number of facilities for all ages and abilities, from the general public up to Olympians and Paralympians. Hosts regional, national and international championships at all times of the year. }} * {{do | name=iceSheffield | alt= | url=https://siv.org.uk/ice_sheffield/upcoming-icesheffield {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@icesheffield.com | address=Coleridge Road, S9 5DA | lat=53.399444 | long=-1.423889 | directions=Supertram: Arena | phone=+44 114 223 3900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily 6AM&ndash;1AM; open until 1:30AM on W | price='''Ice skating''' from £6.10 for an adult or child over 3 years. Concessions and full prices [https://siv.org.uk/leisure/ice-skating#timetable here]. '''High ropes''' from £11.50 for an adult, £9.50 for a child | wikipedia=IceSheffield | wikidata=Q5985145 | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=A big indoor ice sports centre. Two Olympic-sized ice pads for ice sports and recreational skating, at all times of the day and night. Also on-site is the [https://siv.org.uk/altitude/altitude-high-ropes-adventure Altitude High Ropes Adventure], an adventure course across 34 obstacles, including rope bridges, scramble nets, balance beams, swinging logs, and a 30-ft leap of faith. Visitors are supervised by instructors at all times. }} * {{do | name=Ponds Forge International Sports Centre | alt= | url=https://siv.org.uk/ponds_forge {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@fitnessunlimited.co.uk | address=Sheaf Street, S1 2BP | lat=53.382 | long=-1.46223 | directions=Supertram: Fitzalan Square. Centre advises you use the postcode S1 1AA in sat navs. | phone=+44 114 223 3400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F: 6:30AM&ndash;10:30PM; Sa, Su: 8AM&ndash;8PM | price=Lane/leisure swimming: £7.55 for adults, £4.05 for children. Gym: £9.70, adults only | wikipedia=Ponds Forge | wikidata=Q7227745 | content=A huge gymnasium and swimming centre with Olympic-sized pool, diving pool and fun pool with waves, flumes and lazy river. Regular age, disability and autism-friendly sessions available. }} If you're staying in town for a while, and think you'll use the above facilities and other local centres more than once, consider buying a '''[https://siv.org.uk/lifecard lifeCARD]'''. It costs £3 for one year, and gives a £3 discount on regular prices every time you use it at one of seven sports venues, so offers brilliant savings even if you only use it a few times. There are also special offers and discounts on cultural events taking place in the city. You don't have to be a resident of Sheffield or even a citizen of the UK, but you do have to provide your name and address when you make the purchase, either online or at one of the venues. ===Climbing=== [[File:Climber at Stanage Edge - geograph.org.uk - 578912.jpg|thumb|300px|Climber at Stanage Edge]] : There are many good sites close by, especially where the Hallam Moors end in a gritstone scarp that forms the city's western boundary. * {{listing | type=do | name=Rivelin Rocks | alt=Rivelin Edge | url=https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=86 | email= | address= | lat=53.3815 | long=-1.5830 | directions=access by muddy footpath from A57 Manchester Road opposite the dam on Rivelin reservoir.{{marker|type=go|name=Parking|lat=53.37568 | long=-1.58613}} is at the far end of the dam from the road; you can drive across. Bus: 273, 274, 275 to {{marker|type=go|name=Onksley Lane stop|lat=53.38026 | long=-1.59363}}, {{convert|500|yard}}. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Rivelin Rocks | wikidata=Q7337013 | lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=A gritstone edge favoured for the Needle, a {{m|20|adj}} free-standing pinnacle that stands in front of the main edge. The best time to visit is on fine autumn and winter days, when the rocks get plenty of sunshine. }} * {{do | name=Wharncliffe Crags | alt= | url=https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=85 | email= | address= | lat=53.4746 | long=-1.5550 | directions=Access is by foot from a {{marker|type=go|name=car park|lat=53.47858 | long=-1.56107}} just off Station Road in Deepcar, {{mi|7}} north-west of Sheffield. Bus: 57 from the city centre (less regular), or SL1 / SL1a (more regular) from Middlewood Supertram station, at the northern end of the Yellow line. All routes take you into {{marker|type=go|name=Deepcar village|lat=53.47769 | long=-1.56758}}, roughly ½ mile's (800 m) walk along roads. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=In the early days of British climbing, this was one of the most popular spots. Nowadays, it is overshadowed by the more famous sites in the Peak District, and is therefore often quiet. Climbs are tough and steep. }} * See '''[[Hathersage]]''' for Stanage Edge, Burbage Edge and Millstone Edge, on the scarp of the Hallam Moors. These are accessible by foot and public transport directly from Sheffield, but if you're climbing with gear you'll be parking on the Hathersage side. : There are also several '''indoor climbing centres''' for training or bad weather days. All offer memberships and one time 'turn up and go' sessions, as long as you can demonstrate that you are a competent and safe climber. Some also offer lessons and courses. * {{do | name=Awesome Walls | alt= | url=https://www.awesomewalls.co.uk/climbing-centres/sheffield/sheffield-overview-page {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Garter Street, S4 7QX | lat=53.399639 | long=-1.445921 | directions=Bus: 36 to Petre Street / Garter Street. Parking on-site. | phone=+44 114 244 6622 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10AM–10PM, Sa–Su 10AM–8PM | price=Adults £8, concessions £7, bouldering only £6.50. Other prices vary, [https://www.awesomewalls.co.uk/climbing-centres/sheffield/sheffield-prices see website] {{dead link|December 2020}} | lastedit=2017-10-16 | content=Over 300 climbing routes, two bouldering areas, and a space-themed kids' zone. }} * {{do | name=The Climbing Works | alt= | url=https://www.climbingworks.com/ | email= | address=Unit B, Centenary Works, Little London Road, S8 0UJ | lat=53.351625 | long=-1.484941 | directions=Bus: 75, 76 to Woodseats Road / Athol Road | phone=+44 114 250 9990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F noon–10PM, Sa–Su 10AM–8PM | price='''Experienced climbers''' can turn up and climb. Peak (weekday evenings and all weekend): adults £7.50, concessions £6.50. Off peak (weekdays before 4PM): adults £6.50, concessions £5.50. Compulsory registration fee: £3. '''Beginner climbers''' should book an induction session. Adults: £20. Junior (14-17 years): £15. See [https://www.climbingworks.com/the-works/prices-and-memberships/ website] for other rates, including for under 14s and membership | lastedit=2017-10-16 | content=One of the world's largest bouldering centres, there is something for all ages and skillsets. The ambient music is great too. }} * {{do | name=The Foundry Climbing Centre | alt= | url=https://www.foundryclimbing.com/ | email= | address=45 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN | lat=53.390282 | long=-1.471046 | directions=Supertram: Shalesmoor (½ mile). Cross road junction to Cornish St, turn R onto Green La, turn L onto Ball St, turn R onto Mowbray St. | phone=+44 114 279 6331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10AM–10PM; Sa, Su 10AM–6PM (until 8PM Oct–Apr) | price=Without instructor (experienced climbers only): adults £7.50, concessions £6.50, under 16s £4.50, under 7s £4. Beginner climbers must take an instructed session, for which prices vary. As a guideline, the adults' intro to climbing costs £16 for 2 hr, and the sessions for children cost £12 for 2 hr | lastedit=2017-10-16 | content=One of the UK's oldest indoor climbing centres, still highly regarded by climbers. Variety of routes, different 'rock' surfaces, and a kids' circuit. }} * {{do | name=Sport Sheffield Bouldering | alt=known as "The Matrix" on some UK climbing and bouldering websites | url=https://www.sport-sheffield.com/ | email= | address=Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, S10 2TY | lat= 53.38255 | long=-1.49573 | directions=Bus: 51, 52, 52a to Whitham Road / Northumberland Road. Double back towards City Centre, then turn sharp L onto Northumberland Rd. | phone=+44 114 222 6999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open to the general public M–F 5–10PM; open to concessions, NUS card holders, and University of Sheffield students, staff and alumni only M–F 9AM–5PM, Sa Su 11AM–5PM | price=Standard price (after 5PM): £4.50, concessions £3.50 | wikipedia=Goodwin Sports Centre | image=Goodwin Sports Centre.jpg | wikidata=Q5583692 | lastedit=2017-10-16 | content=Part of the University of Sheffield's sport facilities, this is a large wall for bouldering. The layout is 'reset' regularly, so repeat customers won't get bored. }} * There are also more than a dozen artificial '''public boulders''' scattered around the city, usually in public parks and free to use. Many are suitable for beginners and children. Local climbing enthusiasts have created a [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1an_Fj9sPzoo10LL3v9HKoqzV5Mk&ll=53.35648846221701%2C-1.4885442038573728&z=12 handy Google map], showing the locations of each boulder and details about their size and condition. ===Golf=== {| class="wikitable floatright" ! !Adults !Children |- !9 holes |'''M–F:''' £12.50 '''Sa Su:''' £13 |'''Daily:''' £7 |- !18 holes |'''M–F:''' £17 '''Sa Su:''' £22.50 |'''M–F:''' £9.50 '''Sa Su:''' £10.75 |} There are three municipal golf courses in Sheffield which, unlike private courses, are open to everyone at reasonably affordable prices. They follow the same fees system (see table). If you have a lifeCard, you can get a £3 discount on all quoted prices. * {{do | name=Beauchief Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.beauchiefgolfclub.co.uk/ | email=info@beauchiefgolfcourse.co.uk | address=Abbey Lane, S8 0DB | lat=53.334314 | long=-1.508584 | directions=Free parking. Bus: 97 / 98 to Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. National Rail: Dore & Totley, ½ mile (800 m) | phone=+44 114 236 7274 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9:30AM&ndash;10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=A varied 5258 yard, par 67 course, with sloping fairways and a stream to contend with. In the grounds of Beauchief Abbey (11th century) with views of the Peak District. Clubhouse equipped with bar on-site. }} * {{do | name=Birley Wood Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.siv.org.uk/page/birley-wood-golf-course | email=info@birleywoodgolfcourse.co.uk | address=Birley Lane, S12 3BP | lat=53.340594 | long=-1.396553 | directions=Free parking. Supertram: Birley Lane | phone=+44 114 2647 262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM&ndash;3:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=Large course on the plateau of a hill; there are views over the city. Accessible to beginners and children, while still being quite challenging. Golf buggies available to hire. There is a pub just off-site. }} * {{do | name=Tinsley Park Golf Club | alt= | url=https://siv.org.uk/tinsley-park-golf-course/upcoming-tinsley {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=info@tinsleyparkgolfcourse.co.uk | address=High Hazels Mead, S9 4PE | lat=53.387623 | long=-1.400970 | directions=Free parking. Bus: 6, 6a, 18, 52, 52a. National Rail: Darnall, ½ mile (800 m) | phone=+44 114 2448 974 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F 7AM&ndash;5PM; Sa Su 6:30AM&ndash;7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-21 | content=18-hole, par 70 parkland course measuring 5,746 yards over lots of hills and slopes. Fairways and greens to challenge all ages and abilities. On-site clubhouse with bar and catering. }} ===Walks=== Sturdy shoes are recommended on all walks, especially the more rural routes. Since Sheffield is extremely hilly, most walks have lots of ups and downs to them. Hiking boots would be ideal. Sheffield City Council has a [https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/sheffield/home/parks-sport-recreation/walking-sheffield.html portal] for the complete list of the many interesting walks throughout the city's urban, suburban, industrial and rural landscapes, but here are six of the best: ====Mainly urban==== [[File:River Don at Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 2884653.jpg|thumb|300px|The Lady's Bridge, which you'll visit on both the Five Weirs and Sheffield Town walks.]] * {{do | name=Five Weirs Walk | alt= | url=http://www.fiveweirs.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=53.3858 | long=-1.4641 | directions=start at the Lady's Bridge, which is directly downhill from the Castlegate bus stops and Castle Square tram station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Five Weirs Walk | wikidata=Q5456189 | lastedit=2016-01-28 | content='''5 miles (8 km)''', can be extended or shortened. A walk between the city centre and Meadowhall along the River Don through many interesting neighbourhoods, including industrial wasteland, the still-living steelworks, Sheffield's Sikh temple, and the unexpected treats of nature reserves and ancient cemeteries. Kingfishers and otters can be seen, even in the heart of the city. Although you can catch the tram or train back into town from Meadowhall, more active travellers may wish to continue along the river into Tinsley and Rotherham, or else complete the "[http://www.the-rsc.co.uk/the-blue-loop/ Blue Loop]" by making the return journey on foot along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. }} * {{do | name=Norfolk Heritage Trail | alt= | url=http://www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk/norfolk-heritage-trail/ | email= | address= | lat=53.37363 | long= -1.43586 | directions=Starts at [[#Q7492699|Manor Lodge]] and ends in front of the Anglican Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-28 | content='''{{mi|3}}'''. A signed route linking a range of historical buildings and open spaces with connections to the Dukes of Norfolk. You will walk through City Road Cemetery, enjoy the expanses of Norfolk Park, see brilliant views of the city from the Cholera Monument and descend past Park Hill over the three-way tram junction and railway tracks, following the Supertram to the cathedral. }} * {{do | name=Sheffield Town Walk | alt= | url=http://www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk/sheffield-town-walk/ | email= | address= | lat=53.38269 | long=-1.46875 | directions=starts and ends at the Anglican Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-28 | content='''{{mi|2}}'''. Very easy circular walk around the historic city centre, taking in well-known landmarks and lesser-travelled spots. From the cathedral, make for the Old Town Hall and grim dereliction of the Castlegate Quarter. Console yourself with the pretty barges and former grain stores of the canal basin. You'll then pass the modern law courts, offices and apartments lining the river Don until you reach Kelham Island, a trendy postindustrial residential neighbourhood with many great pubs. The route finishes with a tour of the Cathedral Quarter, through Paradise Square, via barrister firms and an old synagogue as you return to the cathedral. }} ====Mainly rural==== [[File:Rivelin Valley - geograph.org.uk - 171316.jpg|thumb|300px|The Rivelin Valley in May; yes this is still Sheffield!]] Use OS Landranger Map 110 for this area. The Peak District further west is covered by OL1 at finer scale, but it cuts off the moors on the city's west boundary. Weather conditions can differ substantially from town; a light rain on Weston Park could be freezing sleet or snow on Stanage Edge, low cloud over The Moor means fog on the moors, etc, etc. Pack for where you're going, not for where you are. * {{do | name=Grenoside to Whitley walk | alt= | url=https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/parks-sports-and-recreation/walks/Grenoside%20to%20Whitley.pdf | email= | address=Main Street, Grenoside, S35 8NY | lat=53.44391 | long= -1.50365 | directions=off the A61, park near the Old Red Lion pub. Buses 35, 85 and M92 stop on Main Street, {{convert|200|yard}} from the pub | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-04-15 | content=Native woodland, dells and pretty villages make this an easy '''{{mi|4}}''' circular walk around the countryside north of Sheffield. Even better, it starts and finishes at a pub. Reyt good! }} * {{do | name=Rivelin Valley Nature Trail | alt= | url=http://www.rivelinvalley.org.uk/valley.php | email= | address= | lat=53.3995 | long= -1.5127 | directions=starts a short distance from Malin Bridge tram station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-04-15 | content='''{{mi|4}}''', shorter circular walks at either end possible. Where the city meets the Peak District. Walk alongside the rushing waters of the river Rivelin, passing numerous old water mills, mill ponds and other scenic spots. This popular conservation area is home to a great deal of wildlife. Several well-maintained footpaths and bridleways make this an excellent choice for families, with very easy walking routes. The energetic may muster themselves to climb the very steep path all the way to {{marker|type=go|name=Lodge Moor bus terminus|lat=53.3719 | long=-1.5727}} on Redmires Road - the regular number 51 will take you back into town. }} * {{do | name=Wyming Brook Nature Reserve and Stanage Edge | alt= | url=http://www.wildsheffield.com/nature-reserves/our-reserves/wyming-brook | email= | address=Redmires Road, S10 4QX | lat=53.3694 | long=-1.5959 | directions=car park on site, Bus: 51 to Lodge Moor, {{mi|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Wyming Brook | wikidata=Q8039979 | lastedit=2020-04-15 | content=This gorge is now a protected nature reserve. A rocky footpath leads you from the car park down along the bottom of the gorge, crossing the stream several times, to a reservoir. There are many possible walks of varying lengths you could try, but one suggestion is to walk the '''2½ miles (4 km)''' to Stanage Edge. From Wyming Brook car park, head west along Redmires Road, around the reservoirs and up the medium incline until the Peak District opens up in all its majesty in front of you. The edge is flat and easy to walk, with superb panoramic views all around. Many will turn back at this point, but you could equally walk along Stanage as far as you want, or descend the steep 2½ miles (4 km) down to the handsome Derbyshire village of Hathersage. Cream teas or a pint in the pub await you there, and you can return to Sheffield by train. The entire spectacular Lodge Moor to Hathersage station route is '''6⅓ miles (10 km)''' over varied and undulating terrain. }} ==Learn== There are two major universities in Sheffield, both of which attract large numbers of international students from all over the world: * {{listing | type=learn | name=University of Sheffield | alt="Uni of" | url=http://www.shef.ac.uk | email= | address=Western Bank, S10 2TN | lat=53.381389 | long=-1.488272 | directions=Supertram: University | phone=+44 114 222 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=University of Sheffield | image=Sir Frederick Mappin Building.jpg | wikidata=Q823917 | lastedit=2018-09-28 | content=An older "red brick" university founded in 1828, which became a university in 1905. It belongs to the prestigious Russell Group of top British universities, and is one of the top 100 universities in the world. With around 28,000 students, it has strengths in the sciences, engineering, medicine, information management, architecture, business and languages. It spans the western part of the city centre and most of the neighbourhood of Broomhill. Its student's union has been named as the best in the country for ten consecutive years since 2009, and the University's student experience, which focuses on atmosphere, community and social life has been consistently voted into the top three every year since 2013 (Times Higher Education). }} * {{listing | type=learn | name=Sheffield Hallam University | alt="Hallam" | url=http://www.shu.ac.uk/ | email= | address=Howard Street, S1 1WB | lat=53.379105 | long=-1.464706 | directions=National Rail and Supertram: Sheffield Station | phone=+44 114 225 5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheffield Hallam University | image=SHU buildings.png | wikidata=Q1752117 | lastedit=2018-09-28 | content=An ex-polytechnic founded in 1843 and made a university in 1992, which focuses on engineering, nursing, midwifery, art, management and computing courses. It has two large campuses, one in the Cultural Industries Quarter of the city centre, and the other near Ecclesall Road. It is also one of the largest universities in the country, with over 30,000 students. }} Additionally, the '''[http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ Sheffield College]''' offers a huge selection of pre-university and vocational courses, and is one of the largest further education establishments in the country. ==Buy== {{mapframe|53.3813|-1.4714| zoom=12|show=buy}} ''Navigate to: [[#Q1915446|Meadowhall]], [[#Q5191324|Crystal Peaks]], [[#Antiques Quarter|Antiques Quarter]], [[#London Road|London Road]], [[#Other neighbourhoods|Other neighbourhoods]]'' Sheffield has two main shopping destinations. The city centre is varied and walkable. It has a good range of high street and independent stores. The out-of-town Meadowhall shopping centre is Yorkshire's largest and has a huge range of shops. Beyond these two destinations, Sheffield's other shopping experiences range from suburban high streets to local shopping centres and themed quarters. ===City centre=== The central area packs in a lot of national chains and independent shops. Visitors will however find there are fewer big name brands than might be expected, due to Meadowhall's proximity and size. Much of the city centre is pedestrianised, and this makes an easy and pleasant environment to walk around. The main axis of central shopping destinations runs in a gently curving line from the [[#The Moor|Moor]] in the south-west, via [[#Fargate|Fargate]] and surrounds to [[#Castlegate Quarter|Castlegate]] in the north-east. In the west of the city centre, the [[#Devonshire Quarter|Devonshire Quarter]] is a hub of independent boutiques. ====The Moor==== [http://www.moorsheffield.com/ The Moor] is a broad pedestrianised street dating from the 1950s, that is undergoing regeneration in the mid-2010s, and will become part of a larger central retail quarter in the early 2020s. It is now a cool mix of mid-century functionalism and modernity, and is the home of several landmark stores, a cinema, chain restaurants and cafés, and the city's central market. While much of the street is now finished and looking great, building work is ongoing in the immediate surroundings. Although it is a bit of a distance from the nearest tram stops, most city bus routes serve the area on Charter Row, Cumberland Street, Eyre Street and Furnival Gate. Alternatively, there is a large [https://citycentre.apcoa.co.uk//Carpark/Sheffield/the-moor/137 multistorey car park] {{dead link|December 2020}} on Eyre Street. * {{buy | name=Atkinson's | alt= | url=http://www.atkinsonsofsheffield.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@atkinsonsofsheffield.co.uk | address=78-82 The Moor, S1 3LT | lat=53.37587 | long=-1.47424 | directions= | phone=+44 114 276 8811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F 9AM&ndash;5:30PM, Sa 9AM&ndash;6PM, Su 10:30AM&ndash;4:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Atkinsons | wikidata=Q4815933 | lastedit=2017-11-25 | content=Sheffield's very own independent and idiosyncratic family department store has been on the Moor since 1872, although the original building was destroyed in the Blitz of 1940. It sells home items including furniture and kitchen gear, as well as fashion, cosmetics and fragrances. Atkinson's is also home to its own restaurant, an Italian coffee shop and a tea room. }} * {{buy | name=Melody Couture | alt= | url=http://www.melodycouture.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sales@melodycouture.co.uk | address=64 The Moor, S1 4PA | lat=53.37656| long=-1.47347 | directions= | phone=+44 114 249 3174 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-25 | content=Independent women's fashion and clothing store. }} * {{buy | name=Record Junkee | alt= | url=http://recordjunkee.co.uk/store/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=recordjunkee42@yahoo.co.uk | address=7 Earl Street, S1 3FP | lat=53.37594 | long=-1.47275 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 9035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-25 | content=Large and varied selection of new and second-hand vinyl records. At the same address, [http://www.musicjunkee.co.uk/ Music Junkee] sells a vast array of new and second-hand musical instruments, and audio, lighting, mixing and software equipment for DJs. The stock is faultless, but be prepared for dodgy customer service. }} * {{buy | name=The Moor Market | alt= | url=http://sheffieldmarkets.com/markets/moor-market | email=marketsinfo@sheffield.gov.uk | address=77 The Moor, S1 4PF | lat=53.37544 | long=-1.47303 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 5281 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Sa 8AM&ndash;5:30PM | price= | wikipedia=The Moor Quarter#Moor Market | lastedit=2017-11-25 | content=Sheffield's snazzy indoor market hall opened in 2013, moving from its historic location in Castlegate. The market has more than 90 stalls, and has become a foodie mecca, mixing traditional local food and drink producers with specialist artisans, delis and other stalls selling international items. Alongside this, there are haberdashery, clothing, furnishing and jewellery sellers. }} Other significant shops include three national department stores ('''Debenhams''', '''Primark''' and '''TJ Hughes'''), plus an '''Ann Summers''' sex shop, '''Blacks''' outdoor gear, '''Burton / Dorothy Perkins''' clothing, '''Deichmann''' footwear, '''Forbidden Planet''' comic book store (just off the Moor on Matilda Street), and a '''Sainsbury's''' supermarket. ====Pinstone Street, Furnival Gate, Barkers Pool==== [[File:Prudential Assurance Co. Building, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 1577941.jpg|thumb|300px|Pinstone Street]] Directly north of The Moor is a rather hideous collection of bus-choked streets with semi-abandoned shops and offices that for now appear to have been left behind by all the regeneration. Of the shops that remain, there is little to write home about. Boring but useful services such as building societies and opticians rub shoulders with charity shops. The only thing which really should tempt you here is the trio of great takeaways: '''Béres''' pork sandwich shop, '''Fanoush''' falafel and salads, and '''Street Food Chef''' burrito bar, each of which have become Sheffield institutions. See individual listings in the Eat section of this page. * {{buy | name=Naked Ape | alt= | url=https://www.nakedape.uk.com/ | email=waynebiney@nakedape.uk.com | address=96 Pinstone Street, S1 2HQ | lat=53.37862 | long=-1.47135 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 9777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu F Sa 10AM&ndash;5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-25 | content=Outdoor equipment store. Good for Vibram Fivefingers shoes, outdoor clothing and backpacks. }} As you approach the Town Hall, the buildings get older and smarter, and the shops get better. There are three '''jewellers''', plus a '''JD Sports''', '''Toni&Guy''' salon and a '''Budgens''' supermarket. * {{buy | name=La Biblioteka | alt= | url=http://www.labiblioteka.co/ | email=shop@labiblioteka.co | address=70 Pinstone Street, S1 2HP | lat=53.37914 | long=-1.47086 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 11AM–6PM; F Sa 11AM–7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-29 | content=Independent shop that stocks books and periodicals relating to travel, architecture, fashion, food, art and literature. Also hosts literary events. }} If you do a sort of left U-turn just before the Town Hall, you'll find '''Barkers Pool'''. Dominated by its war memorial, this square has the City Hall theatre on one side and a large '''John Lewis''' department store on the other, as well as smaller shops, including a '''Google Digital Garage''', '''Patisserie Valerie''' and unique home furnishings store '''Stone the Crows!''' Barkers Pool connects to the [[#Devonshire Quarter|Devonshire Quarter]] to the west. ====Surrey Street==== [[File:111 to 117 Norfolk Street, Sheffield.jpg|thumb|300px|Corner of Norfolk Street and Surrey Street]] This pleasant cobbled street of quirky independent shops runs along the north side of the Town Hall towards Tudor Square. Here, you can see chic brown stone buildings, the Sheffield "TARDIS" and Montgomery Theatre. Surrey Street also has the city's '''tourist information centre''' and an entrance to the Winter Garden / Millennium Gallery. The nearest Supertram station is Cathedral. * {{buy | name=F.G. Thomas | alt= | url= | email= | address=25 Surrey Street, S1 2LG | lat=53.38077 | long=-1.46934 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 7147 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=A rarity in this day and age - a shop dedicated to specialist pens of all kinds. Naturally, they also stock ink, fancy writing paper and blank diaries. }} * {{buy | name=James Hadley Fine Diamonds | alt= | url=http://www.jameshadleyjewellery.co.uk/ | email= | address=29-31 Surrey Street, S1 2LG | lat=53.38075 | long=-1.46924 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 9289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=Family-run jewellers, specialists in diamonds, though they also work with other precious stones, silver and watches. }} * {{buy | name=Lockwoods Florists | alt= | url=http://www.lockwoodsflorists.co.uk/ | email=lockwoodsflowers@outlook.com | address=35 Surrey Street, S1 2LG | lat=53.38073 | long=-1.46909 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 7874 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 8:30AM–5:15PM, delivers Su by special arrangement | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=A long-established florist and bouquet delivery service. All flowers are fresh, and sold on day of delivery. }} * {{buy | name=Sheffield Makers | alt= | url=https://sheffieldmakersshop.com/ | email=hello@sheffieldmakersshop.com | address=90 Surrey Street, S1 2LH | lat=53.37998 | long=-1.46776 | directions=within the Winter Garden | phone=+44 7828 711 735 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5:30PM; Su & bank holiday M 11AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=A fabulous little aladdin's cave of arts and craft, all made in Sheffield. Together with Sheffield Scene (see below), this is one of the best places in town to buy unique and interesting souvenirs and presents. }} * {{buy | name=Sheffield Scene | alt= | url=https://www.carrs-silver.co.uk/pages/sheffield-scene | email=sheffieldscene@carrs-silverware.co.uk | address=49 Surrey Street, S1 2LG | lat=53.38063 | long=-1.46876 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 1723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=A great place to purchase local products such as metalwork including cutlery and silver, works by local artists, Henderson's relish and other souvenirs and knick knacks. }} * {{buy | name=Wicker Herbal Stores | alt= | url= | email= | address=117 Norfolk Street, S1 2JE | lat=53.38045 | long=-1.46825 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 4572 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-27 | content=An attractive herbal medicine and health food shop, with the vibe and appearance of an old-fashioned apothecary. }} ====Fargate==== [[File:Outdoor flower stall, Sheffield - DSC07461.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Flower market on Fargate]] Fargate is Sheffield's pedestrianised main shopping street, which runs from the [[#Q7492762|Town Hall]] at the top to the [[#Q1421317|Anglican cathedral]] and High Street at the bottom, where trams and buses stop. There are several buildings of architectural note here, including the Grade-II listed Carmel House. There are often specialist markets on Fargate, with past themes as diverse as arts and craft, gardening, continental, and middle eastern bazaar. This street is also the hub of Sheffield Food Festival (in May) and the popular Christmas Market (mid-November to December), when log cabins run its length and lights glitter between the buildings. Many chain retailers can be found on Fargate, including fashion stores '''Foot Locker''', '''H&M''', '''New Look''', '''Next''' and '''Topshop / Topman''', jewellers '''H. Samuel''' and '''Pandora''', cosmeticians '''KIKO''' and '''Lush''', chocolatiers '''Hotel Chocolat''' and '''Thorntons''', department store '''Marks & Spencer''', and newsagent and bookseller '''WHSmith'''. Just off Fargate, '''Chapel Walk''' is a narrow pedestrian alley leading to Norfolk Street, that has a number of specialist stores and cosy cafés. Scaffolding is (March 2018) making the street look unsightly and out of use, but Chapel Walk is still very much open for business. Of note are '''Claire's''' accessories, a '''Dr. Martens''' shop, and a couple of '''gift shops'''. ====Orchard Square==== [http://www.orchardsquare.co.uk/ Orchard Square] is a <abbr title="outdoor shopping centre">precinct</abbr> between Fargate and Church Street. It is home to a number of fashion outlets on the main square and specialist shops in the '''Craft Workshop''' upstairs. Among Sheffielders, especially those who grew up in the city, it is best known for its '''mechanical clock''', which chimes at every quarter of an hour and opens to reveal the moving figures of cutlers from the olden days. To adult visitors, this will seem a bit naff, but little (and big!) kids love it. Orchard Square is very easily accessible from City Hall Supertram station, and lots of bus routes stop on Leopold Street just outside. * {{buy | name=Bear Tree Records | alt= | url=https://beartreerecords.com/ | email=beartreerecords@gmail.com | address=Unit 5, Craft Workshop, Orchard Square, S1 2FB | lat=53.38175 | long=-1.47076 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 1309 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W 10AM–5:30PM; Th F 10AM–6PM; Sa 10AM–5PM; Su 12:30PM–3:30PM| price= | lastedit=2017-11-26 | content=An offshoot of the Blackest Rainbow record label, this is an independent record shop, specialising in vinyl. They stock new releases, reissues and a small number of second-hand records that are checked for quality. }} * {{buy | name=M.S. Tailor | alt= | url=http://www.orchardsquare.co.uk/stores/m-s-tailor/ | email= | address=Unit 12, Craft Workshop, Orchard Square, S1 2FB | lat=53.38188 | long=-1.47076 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 3221 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-26 | content=A reliable and professional tailoring service, also does repairs and alterations. }} * {{buy | name=Michael Spencer | alt= | url=http://www.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk/ | email=mspencerjewellery@outlook.com | address=Unit 6, Craft Workshop, Orchard Square, S1 2FB | lat=53.38186 | long=-1.47064 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 9367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 9AM–5PM; Sa 9AM–3PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-26 | content=Long-running jewellers that manufactures its own products with all kinds of precious stones, as well as selling and repairing others. They also repair watches. }} * {{buy | name=Q Tattoo | alt= | url=http://qtattoostudio.co.uk/ | email=info@qtattoostudio.co.uk | address=Unit 9, Craft Workshop, Orchard Square, S1 2FB | lat=53.38173 | long=-1.47019 | directions= | phone=+44 114 278 7282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa noon–6PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-26 | content=Tattoo parlour that offers all styles, including freestyle. Also does touch-ups. Walk-up service and bookings. }} * {{buy | name=Wargames Emporium | alt= | url=https://www.wargamesemporium.co.uk/ | email=info@wargamesemporium.co.uk | address=Unit 8, Craft Workshop, Orchard Square, S1 2FB | lat=53.38188 | long=-1.47078 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 4826 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 9:30AM–5:30PM; Sa 9:30AM–5PM; Su 11AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-26 | content=Most wargames and modelling products you can think of, including paints, scenery, dice and miniatures. Also stocks an eclectic range of board games, card games (e.g. ''Magic: The Gathering'') and accessories relating to RPGs (e.g. ''Dungeons and Dragons''). }} Chain stores include discount department store '''TK Maxx''', clothing retailers '''Evans''', '''Fat Face''' and '''River Island''', shoe shops '''Clarks''' and '''Schuh''', cosmetics specialists '''The Body Shop''' and '''The Perfume Shop''', and a '''Waterstones''' book shop. ====Castlegate Quarter==== [[File:Sheffield, Blonk Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1291941.jpg|thumb|The river Don from Blonk Bridge in Castlegate]] The '''High Street''' is the broad avenue where buses and trams run downhill from the cathedral towards Ponds Forge and Park Hill. Despite a fabulous mix of architectural styles and three Supertram stations (Cathedral, Castle Square and Fitzalan Square), it is mainly a mix of fast food restaurants and inexpensive retail giants such as '''Bonmarché''', '''Boots''', '''HMV''', '''Poundland''' and '''Sports Direct'''. There are also some independent shops, but little to recommend among them. Beyond Castle Square, the retail more or less dries up, even while the architecture remains impressive. In the rest of the '''Castlegate Quarter''', north of the High Street up to the river Don, the situation ''looks'' grimmer. From the middle ages until 2013, this was the location of Sheffield's central market hall; this has now moved to the flourishing [[#The Moor|Moor]] as part of a general westward shift of activity in the city centre. This means that what was the Castle Market building has been demolished, leaving a whacking great hole surrounded by 'temporary' hoarding. The surrounding streets seem to be on a similar downward spiral, with most of the buildings looking sad and neglected. However, to pass by Castlegate based on how it looks would be to miss out on a wide selection of bargain stores and an extremely diverse cheap restaurant scene all within spitting distance of lots of hotels. Castlegate is actually perfect for travellers on a budget. Besides, redevelopment plans to create a new landscaped riverside park, and the district's exceedingly long history as Sheffield's commercial centre may well combine to force a change in fortunes in the near future. Useful shops include '''Argos''', '''B&M Bargains''', '''Wilko''', another '''Poundland''' less than 400 metres from the one mentioned above, the weirdly-named cheap toiletries store '''Savers''', and a '''Co-op''' food supermarket. * {{buy | name=King Street Market | alt= | url=http://sheffieldmarkets.com/markets/open-markets/about-outdoor-markets | email=richard.arnold@sheffield.gov.uk | address=King Street, S1 2AW | lat=53.38352 | long=-1.46511 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 5163, +44 7767 770 243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8:30AM–4:30PM | price=Free | lastedit=2017-11-29 | content=Monday sees an antiques and bric-a-brac market, while Wednesday is second-hand clothes day. The rest of the week is a more general street market. }} * {{buy | name=Thrifty Store | alt= | url=http://www.thriftystore.co.uk/ | email= | address=Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LN | lat=53.38366 | long=-1.46566 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–6PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-29 | content=Very large thrift shop for vintage and retro clothing, both second-hand and new. }} * {{buy | name=Sheffield Space Centre | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Sheffield-Space-Centre-386251231419574/ | email= | address=33 Wicker, S3 8HS | lat=53.38676 | long=-1.46325 | directions=the Wicker is across the river from Castlegate | phone=+44 114 275 8905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10AM–5PM, Sa 9AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-29 | content=Geek central. A home of comic books, anime, manga, sci-fi and fantasy books, figurines and other collectables. Also stocks a range of tabletop role-playing games. }} ====Devonshire Quarter==== [[File:105 to 125 Devonshire Street cropped.jpg|thumb|300px|Devonshire Street shops]] Based around Devonshire Green is one of Sheffield's indie areas. Its strategic location between the two universities means that a huge number of students and graduates live in the neighbourhood. '''Devonshire Street''' runs along Dev Green and has a mix of restaurants and gift boutiques, while '''Division Street''' has trendy stores and relaxed watering holes. Parallel to these are the frantic bars and clubs of '''Glossop Road''' and '''West Street'''. Devonshire is a good place to come for a pamper, as there are a number of hairdressers, salons, Turkish barbers and even a Victorian [[Sheffield#Attractions|hamam]]. There are also a growing number of Chinese businesses, reflecting that community's increasing importance to Sheffield's population and economy. The area is served by the Supertram at West Street. * {{buy | name=Balance | alt= | url=https://www.lifeisbalance.co.uk/ | email=info@lifeisbalance.co.uk | address=156 Devonshire Street, S3 7SG | lat=53.37963 | long=-1.47900 | directions= | phone=+44 114 249 1220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11AM–6PM; F 11AM–6PM, 8PM–10PM; Sa noon–6PM, 8PM–10PM; Su noon–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=A disconcerting mix of clothes, posters and bongs, which sums up Devonshire surprisingly well. }} * {{buy | name=Cakes R Us | alt= | url= | email= | address=142 Devonshire Street, S3 7SF | lat=53.37952 | long=-1.47847 | directions= | phone=+44 114 276 0305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM–7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=A garish Union Jack façade welcomes you to a brilliant Chinese dessert and cake shop. You can order for collection or delivery, or try to squeeze into one of very few tables. }} * {{buy | name=Collard Manson | alt= | url=https://www.collardmanson.co.uk/ | email=web@collardmanson.com | address=123-125 Devonshire Street, S3 7SB | lat=53.37937 | long=-1.47714 | directions= | phone=+44 114 273 7755 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11AM–6PM, Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 12:30PM–4:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Designer of bags and wallets that also stocks clothing, shoes, leather goods and jewellery. }} * {{buy | name=Cow | alt= | url=https://www.wearecow.com/ | email=sheffield@wearecow.com | address=156-160 West Street, S1 4ES | lat=53.38075 | long=-1.47715 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 6276 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Designer and vintage clothes at reasonable prices. }} * {{buy | name=Eton Clothing | alt= | url=https://eton-clothing.co.uk/ | email= | address=65 Division Street, S1 4GE | lat=53.37977 | long=-1.47467 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 4487 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-02 | content=Designer clothing store which stocks a range of well-known brands. }} * {{buy | name=Freshmans Boutique | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Freshmans-Boutique-143447649056850/ | email=freshmansboutique@hotmail.com | address=6-8 Carver Street, S1 4FS | lat=53.38064 | long=-1.47426 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 8333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Great range of vintage and retro clothes, including 1980s American and Japanese casuals, and older garbs from the 1960s and earlier. }} * {{buy | name=Green + Benz | alt= | url=http://www.greenandbenz.com/ | email=info@greenandbenz.com | address=71 Division Street, S1 4GE | lat=53.37973 | long=-1.47505 | directions= | phone=+44 114 270 6366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-02 | content=Chic and independent jeweller. }} * {{buy | name=Mint | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/LoveMintBoutique/ | email=mint.sheffield@gmail.com | address=101 Division Street, S1 4GE | lat=53.37952 | long=-1.47635 | directions= | phone=+44 114 221 9720 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Colourful clothing, accessories and incense shop. }} [[File:Mount Zion Congregational Church (28738740966).jpg|thumb|The façade of Mount Zion Chapel is an interesting sight on Westfield Terrace.]] * {{buy | name=Mooch Vintage | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/moochvintage/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@moochvintage.co.uk | address=76 Division Street, S1 4GF | lat=53.37972 | long=-1.47615 | directions= | phone=+44 114 327 4393 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Popular vintage clothing shop to mooch around in. }} * {{buy | name=MoonKo | alt= | url=http://moonko.co.uk/ | email=hello@moonko.co.uk | address=81 Division Street, S1 4GE | lat=53.37962 | long=-1.47574 | directions= | phone=+44 7981 361 502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Interesting blend of gifts; plants, prints, cards, clothes and an assortment of other appealing items. }} * {{buy | name=Oriental Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=198 West Street, S1 4EU | lat=53.38047 | long=-1.47844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Good selection of Chinese food products; a bit on the expensive side. }} * {{buy | name=Party On | alt= | url= | email= | address=97 Division St, S1 4GE | lat=53.37956 | long=-1.47615 | directions= | phone=+44 114 221 5602 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Party and costume shop with another branch in Broomhill. 24 hour returns policy. Upstairs is '''Rocky Horrors''', which is a well-known gothic and punk clothing store. }} * {{buy | name=Plantology Floral Creations | alt= | url=https://www.plantologyflorist.co.uk/ | email= | address=70 Division Street, S1 4GF | lat=53.37978 | long=-1.47586 | directions= | phone=+44 114 270 6779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–5:30 PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Friendly little florist that sells bouquets themed after Sheffield parks, plus a cool cactus and houseplant selection. }} * {{buy | name=Sa-kis | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Sa.kis | email=customercare@sa-kis.co.uk | address=32-34 Division Street, S1 4GF | lat=53.38013 | long=-1.47402 | directions= | phone=+44 114 278 7124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10AM–6PM; F Sa 9:30AM–6PM; Su 11:30AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-02 | content=Men's clothing and trainers in a slightly strange layout. Roll with it, it's Division Street. }} * {{buy | name=Simmonite | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 Division Street, S1 4FT | lat=53.38013 | long=-1.47283 | directions= | phone=+44 7875 969 738 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM–7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=A butcher and fishmonger that is very popular with local students due to its impressive range of meat, seafood, deli items, prepared hot and cold snacks and bottled beers, at affordable prices. }} * {{buy | name=Sinclairs of Sheffield | alt= | url=https://sinclairsonline.co.uk/ | email= | address=266 Glossop Road, S10 2HS | lat=53.38017 | long=-1.48120 | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 3076 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Long-established family-run luxury clothing, fashion accessories and leather goods shop. }} * {{buy | name=Syd and Mallory's Emporium | alt= | url=http://www.sydandmallory.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=158 Devonshire Street, S3 7SG | lat=53.37963 | long=-1.47906 | directions= | phone=+44 114 270 6482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–6PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=Handmade and hand-printed grunge / psychedelic clothing label with its own shop. }} * {{buy | name=The Forum | alt= | url=https://www.forumsheffield.co.uk/ | email= | address=127-129 Devonshire Street, S3 7SB | lat=53.37921 | long=-1.47731 | directions= | phone=+44 114 272 0569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10:30AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=A small indoor collection of stylish boutiques, including vintage clothing stores, a skateboard shop, and tattoo and piercings parlours. }} * {{buy | name=Wa Ding Oriental Supermarket and Canteen | alt= | url=http://www.westoneplazasheffield.com/wa_ding_supermarket.aspx | email= | address=The Plaza, Fitzwilliam Street, S1 4JB | lat=53.37947 | long=-1.48090 | directions=within the West One development of flats and restaurants | phone=+44 114 272 8893 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–8PM, Su 11AM–7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-11-30 | content=Futuristically décored Chinese supermarket selling a wide range of fresh and dry goods from East Asia. It also has a canteen serving cheap and authentic food. }} * {{buy | name=Within Reason | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/withinreasonsheffield | email= | address=144-146 Devonshire Street, S3 7SF | lat=53.37955 | long=-1.47856 | directions= | phone=+44 114 249 3346 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5:30PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-01 | content=Super-friendly gift shop. The kind of place you always come away from with that one item you're sure you "need in your life", but probably don't. }} Aside from a few fast food and coffee outlets, there are almost no chain stores in Devonshire, other than a largish '''Tesco Metro''' supermarket on West Street, and a small '''Sainsbury's Local''' on Division Street. ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Meadowhall01.jpg|thumb|Palm trees and natural light keep the "hell" to a minimum in Meadowhall]] * {{buy | name=Meadowhall | alt= | url=http://www.meadowhall.co.uk/ | email= | address=S9 1EP | lat=53.41443 | long=-1.410949 | directions=By road: M1 junction 34. National Rail, bus and Supertram: Meadowhall Interchange. Alternative Supertram: Tinsley / Meadowhall South. The rail service from Sheffield Midland is quicker and more frequent than the tram or bus routes, but isn't cheaper if you have the CityBus or CityWide passes. | phone=+44 333 313 2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Shops: M&ndash;F 9AM&ndash;10PM, Sa 9AM&ndash;8PM, Su 11AM&ndash;5PM, food court: M&ndash;Sa 9AM&ndash;11PM, Su 10AM&ndash;9PM. Opening hours vary around Christmas | price= | wikipedia=Meadowhall (shopping centre) | wikidata=Q1915446 | content=One of the largest indoor shopping centres in the country, with 280 high-end and chain stores receiving over 30 million visitors every year. Given its size and pre-eminent status in the region, the centre is always busy and often crowded, and it gets positively manic before Christmas. Indeed, many Sheffielders refer to it as "Meadow''hell''". It is certainly a less pleasant environment than the city centre, but has a more complete retail experience. Anchor stores are '''Debenhams''', '''House of Fraser''', '''Marks & Spencer''', '''Primark''' and '''USC'''. Meadowhall has the only Sheffield presence of several brands including '''Apple''', '''Disney Store''', '''French Connection''', '''Hollister''', '''Lacoste''', '''Superdry''' and '''Victoria's Secret'''. A zone called '''The Lanes''' is dedicated to independent and unique shops. The '''Oasis Dining Quarter''' is a very large food court offering a range of cuisines with mainly chain restaurants and fast food outlets. Also inside is a ten-screen '''cinema''' (see [[#Other theatres and cinemas|above]]) plus indoor and outdoor '''play areas''' for young children. }} * {{buy | name=Crystal Peaks | alt= | url=http://www.crystalpeakscentre.com/ | email=customerservices@crystalpeaks.uk.com | address=S20 7PJ | lat=53.3419 | long=-1.35126 | directions=In the south eastern suburb of Beighton. Bus and Supertram: Crystal Peaks. | phone=+44 114 251 0457 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;W 9AM&ndash;5:30PM; Th F 9AM&ndash;8PM; Sa 9AM&ndash;5:30PM; Su 10AM&ndash;4PM | price= | wikipedia=Crystal Peaks | wikidata=Q5191324 | content=A smaller shopping centre than Meadowhall with around 100 shops, and more of a locals' place. Despite the cool name, there is not really anything here that you couldn't find elsewhere in Sheffield, and if you aren't in the area, it's probably not worth the surprisingly long ride on the tram or bus. That said, visitors to the south-east of the city will certainly find it useful. }} ===Antiques Quarter=== With well over 60 participating businesses, [http://sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk/ Sheffield Antiques Quarter] is ''the'' place for antiques, salvage, arts and crafts, rare books and records, specialist services, and retro and vintage clothing. The quarter covers the neighbourhoods of '''Heeley''', '''Nether Edge''' and '''Sharrow''', and access is easiest by bus routes 20, 25, 53, 74, 76, 87, 97 and 98, which all stop on Abbeydale Road. It would be impossible to list even a selection of the businesses of the quarter here, and would be unnecessarily duplicative since the official website does a brilliant job of listing each business already, splitting them by useful categories. There is a programme of regular events throughout the year, including the '''[http://sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk/carboot Pedlar's Corner] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' car boot sale and flea market, which takes place at [[#|Abbeydale Picture House]] every first Sunday of the month between 10AM and 3PM. If you're feeling peckish or thirsty, there are a great many quality cafés and bars which all follow the retro theme in one way or another. As you explore the area, look out for a number of '''street art''' pieces. * {{buy | name=Sheffield Auction Gallery | alt= | url=http://sheffieldauctiongallery.com/ | email=enquire@sheffieldauctiongallery.com | address=Windsor Road, S8 8UB | lat=53.35703 | long=-1.47800 | directions= | phone=+44 114 281 6161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=View upcoming auction dates [http://sheffieldauctiongallery.com/auction_dates.htm here] | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Established in 1840, this is the oldest auctioneer in the region. Antiques and collectable auctions are every fortnight, while general auctions take place once a month, and there are other specialist auctions every week. }} ===London Road=== Although London Road overlaps to some extent with the Antiques Quarter, in many ways it should be considered as its own distinct shopping area. It runs south from St Mary's Gate on the Inner Ring Road for almost a mile, and is served by bus routes 10, 20, 25, 33, 43, 53, 294 and X17. There was an aborted attempt by the council to turn the road into a Chinatown, but this was poorly received by residents as it does not properly reflect the area's demographics. This is easily the most multicultural part of Sheffield, where British Turks, Iranians, Italians, Portuguese, Kurds, Poles, Somalis, Chinese, Pakistanis, Arabs and Kosovars all rub shoulders. It is above all known for its restaurants, some of which are listed under the Eat section of this article, but this is also a great place to buy foods and products from all over the world. In the area is Sheffield's '''[http://www.madinamasjid.org.uk/ Central Mosque]''' which welcomes visitors by appointment, but has a rather long waiting list. * {{buy | name=Chinese Fireworks Company Limited | alt= | url= | email=shay@chinesefireworks.co.uk | address=2 London Road, S2 4LN | lat=53.3727 | long=-1.4769 | directions= | phone=+44 114 276 2626 (in season), +44 7973 129 529 (out of season) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=In season, it is open daily 10AM–4PM, other times by appointment | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Massive selection of fireworks, sparklers and display packs. "Firework season" in the UK is from just before Bonfire Night (5 November) to just after Chinese New Year }} * {{buy | name=Continental Cash and Carry | alt= | url= | email= | address=339-341 London Road, S2 4NG | lat=53.365610 | long=-1.473037 | directions= | phone=+44 114 327 9141 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Halal meat, poultry and fish, plus fruit and vegetables. }} * {{buy | name=Ozmen International | alt= | url=https://www.ozmen.shop/london-road/ | email=info@ozmen.shop | address=178-184 London Road, S2 4LT | lat=53.36907 | long=-1.47693 | directions= | phone=+44 114 470 0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open 24/7 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Turkish-owned international supermarket. Great for world foods in general, but turcophiles will be in heaven. }} * {{buy | name=Pear Thai Supermarket | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pearthaifoods/ | email= | address=315-317 London Road, S2 4NG | lat=53.365975 | long=-1.473745 | directions= | phone=+44 114 258 2239 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10AM–7PM, Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=A specialist in Thai and pan-Asian produce. }} * {{buy | name=P.E.S. Deli Direct Polski Sklep | alt= | url= | email= | address=300 London Road, S2 4NA | lat=53.366786 | long=-1.475174 | directions= | phone=+44 114 250 8989 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–7PM, Su noon–4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Polish delicatessen. }} * {{buy | name=Sheffield Transport Models | alt= | url=http://pufferwillies.co.uk/uk2ecommerce/ | email= | address=206 London Road, S2 4LW | lat=53.368554 | long=-1.476491 | directions= | phone=+44 114 255 3010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu W F 10AM–5PM; Sa 10AM–2PM; Su 11AM–1PM | price= | lastedit=2017-12-20 | content=Specialists in diecast, airfix and other modelling products. }} The local {{marker|type=buy|name=Sainsbury's|lat=53.3717|long=-1.4768}} also merits a look, if only for its really unusual orientalist architecture. Called "the pagoda" locally, it was a cinema in the 1920s, later became a ballroom, and is now perhaps the coolest supermarket building in England. Disappointingly, the inside is just an ordinary Sainsbury's with boring old aisles and checkouts. ===Broomhill=== Once described by Poet Laureate John Betjeman as "the prettiest suburb in England", Broomhill is a fairly self-contained area: a pleasant mix of student stomping ground and well-heeled residential neighbourhood. Only a mile from the city centre, it has an interesting range of shops from inexpensive to trendy along a high street which mixes both charming and humdrum buildings together. Music lovers should make time for the impressive second-hand vinyl and CD collection at '''Record Collector''' on Fulwood Road. Sci-Fi enthusiasts should head to '''Galaxy 4''' on Glossop Road, which has a particularly fine selection of ''Doctor Who'' merchandise. Served by bus routes 51, 52 and 120. ===Other neighbourhoods=== * '''Ecclesall Road''''s independent fashion shops, bars, cafés and restaurants run from the inner ring road for over a mile out to the bohemian Hunters Bar. Served by bus routes 65, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 215 and 272. * '''Hillsborough''' has a large shopping area comparable in size and scope to that of many town centres around England. The high street has all the old-fashioned essentials including a butcher, a baker and a, erm, hardware store. The '''Hillsborough Barracks''' outdoor shopping centre contains a variety of local and chain stores and a Morrisons hypermarket. Supertram: Hillsborough Interchange. * Although '''international food shops''' can be found all over Sheffield, areas of particular note include '''Attercliffe''' and '''Darnall''' for South Asian, '''Burngreave''' for African and West Indian and '''Sharrow''' for Arabic, Chinese, Eastern European and Turkish. ==Eat== [[File:Henderson's Relish bottle.jpg|thumb|right|A bottle of Hendo's. See! It's nothing like Lea and Perrins...]] [[File:Jelly babies.jpg|thumb|right|Would you care for a jelly baby?]] ===Local specialities=== This is a working class industrial city, so its native foodstuffs reflect this in their simplicity and, often, their factory origin. The unquestioned star of the culinary show in Sheffield is '''Henderson's Relish''', produced in the Steel City since 1885. Known variously as ''Hendo's'', ''the black stuff'', ''relly'' or just ''Yorkshire sauce'', this is a very dark brown spicy liquid condiment which can be added to any number of dishes as a flavour enhancer: fish and chips, casserole, anything with melted cheese, and even cocktails. Despite being practically unknown elsewhere, in South Yorkshire you will see Hendo's in all good chippies, in most of the city's gift shops, and in supermarkets. The relish is a beloved icon of Sheffield, and features on postcards, artwork and T-shirts alongside the city's physical landmarks. A word of warning: under no circumstances should you compare Henderson's relish to the more famous [[Worcestershire]] sauce; a London MP was foolish enough to state the former was an imitator of the latter, and the backlash was so severe that he was forced to visit the Henderson's factory and offer a grovelling apology to incensed Sheffielders, who will defend their sauce to the death, if necessary. You'll also want to put Hendo's on '''Sheffield fishcakes''', which are different to the "mashed-up fish baked in breadcrumbs" that the rest of the country knows as fishcakes. Local fishcakes are whole fillets of cod or haddock, wrapped in potatoes (''tatters'') and deep fried in batter. Look for them in chippies (sometimes called ''frieries'' in Sheffield) and fishmongers. Another local favourite is the '''pork sandwich''': hot roast pork, stuffing, crackling and apple sauce crammed into a thickly buttered ''breadcake'', i.e. a bread roll. While not native to Sheffield, this snack has been so heartily adopted by Sheffielders that there is a citywide chain of shops where all you can buy is pork sandwiches! You're in [[Yorkshire|God's own county]], so expect to see Yorkshire puddings and plenty of savoury '''pies''' on the menu. For the latter, any pub which serves food or one of two local bakery chains - Cooplands and Staniforths, which seem to have shops everywhere - are the places to be. For something a bit different, [https://www.russianpies.com/buypies/ Russian Pies] deliver Sheffield-baked ''piroshki'' and other Slavic treats to anywhere in the country. Finally, Sheffield has a great tradition of producing snacks and confectionery. Internationally-known brands Bassetts and Thorntons originate here, and the former still make their '''liquorice allsorts''' and '''jelly babies''' in their original factory in Hillsborough. Less well-known are '''Yorkshire Crisps''', made in several varieties including Henderson's Relish flavour - more conventional flavours are available. Another imaginative brand name is the '''Sheffield Honey Company''', which really does produce excellent artisan honey, both natural and paired with locally-available natural flavourings such as heather and blossom. Each jar tells you the exact location of the hives your honey was made - there are colonies throughout the city - so you can feasibly go and thank the bees if so inclined. No list of sweet treats would be complete without ice cream, and the award-winning '''Our Cow Molly''' stands apart from the herd of ice cream makers as something rather special. The creamery, which you can [[#Dessert|visit]], is next door to the fields in which their cows roam, and the resulting ice cream is intensely flavoursome and fresh. Sheffield's proximity to the Peak District means that almond-and-jam-based '''Bakewell tarts and puddings''' are readily available, although you are still encouraged to visit the multitude of competing shops all claiming to be the original in [[Bakewell]]. ===Eating out=== There are many good, cheap places to eat in and around the city. If you would rather stay in and still want to have a taste of what Sheffield has to offer, you can always opt for food from one of the takeaways in Sheffield . Usually prices range from £7 to £20 for a meal for two. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Appetito | alt= | url=http://appetitocafe.co.uk | email= | address=249 Glossop Road, S10 2TP 3GZ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 327 3860 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-6PM. Kitchen closes about 2:30PM | price= | content=Authentic Italian café at prices well within the budgets of local students. Great breakfast and lunch menus, daily specials board, quality coffee, home-baked breads and pastries. }} * {{eat | name=Aslan's | alt= | url= | email= | address=187 West Street, S1 4EW | lat= | long= | directions=Supertram: West Street | phone=+44 114 272-7888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Infamous Halal kebab shop that serves piles of salty meat and the greasiest pizzas in town. See if you can find yourself (or get yourself) on the walls packed with photographs of customers. }} * {{eat | name=Béres | alt=The Pork Sandwich Shop | url=http://www.beresporkshop.co.uk/ | email=info@beresporkshop.co.uk | address=various locations | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 251-7717 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The city's very own chain of "pork sandwich shops" was founded by Sandor Béres from Budapest and his local wife Eileen in 1956. The shops make and sell the famous Sheffield pork sandwich as described above, along with a selection of tasty pies. Proper northern food! }} * {{eat | name=Balti King | alt= | url=http://baltiking-indian.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=216 Fulwood Road, Broomhill S10 3BB | lat= | long= | directions=Bus: 51, 52 | phone=+44 114 266-6655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;Th 5PM&ndash;3AM, F Sa 5PM&ndash;4AM, Su 5PM&ndash;2AM | price= | content=Long standing Indian restaurant and take-away. Popular with students, huge menu of good dishes. Has the advantage of being open very late so is perfect for a post-clubbing curry. }} * {{eat | name=Broomhill Friery | alt= | url= | email= | address=197 Whitham Road, Broomhill, S10 2SP | lat= | long= | directions=Bus: 51, 52 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F noon&ndash;3:15AM, Sa 4:30PM&ndash;3:15AM, Su 4:30PM&ndash;midnight | price= | content=Popular chip shop with an unofficial affiliation with Sheffield actor Sean Bean. Choose from the Ned Stark Chicken Burger, the Boromir Beefburger and the (Sean) Beanburger! }} * {{eat | name=Coopland's Bakery | alt= | url=http://cooplands.co.uk/ | email= | address=Various locations | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1302 818000 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1302 329776 | hours= | price= | content=Cheap as chips local bakery chain, offering a more characterful and authentically Yorkshire experience than national rival Greggs. }} * {{eat | name=The Interval | alt= | url=http://su.sheffield.ac.uk/food-drink/interval {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Western Bank, S10 2TN | lat= | long= | directions=Within the University of Sheffield's Student Union. Supertram: University | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F 9:30AM&ndash;11PM, Sa 11AM&ndash;11PM, Su noonM&ndash;11PM | price= | content=A café-bar with a much more relaxed atmosphere than the main student bar (Bar One) downstairs, the Interval is open to the public all day and serves a good value menu of snacks and meals. Also popular for the meat and vegetarian hangover breakfasts and Sunday lunches at the weekend. }} * {{eat | name=Our Cow Molly ice cream parlour | alt= | url=http://www.ourcowmolly.co.uk/farm-shop/ | email= | address=Cliffe House Farm, Hill Top Road, Dungworth, S6 6GW | lat=53.399422 | long=-1.575525 | directions=Off the B6076 road, in the countryside {{mi|6}} north-west of the city centre. | phone=+44 114 233 2683 | tollfree= | hours=W F-Su 11AM-5:30PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-07 | content=A dairy farm where you can meet the cows who produce the milk that goes into nearly 30 flavours of ice cream, many of which can only be sampled in their parlour. }} * {{eat | name=Spoilt For Choice | alt= | url=http://spoiltforchoicecatering.co.uk/sandwich-coffee-shop/3140449 | email=spoiltforchoicecatering@gmail.com | address=432 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PX | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 266-1666 | tollfree= | fax=+44 114 266-3042 | hours=M&ndash;F 7:45AM&ndash;4:30PM; Sa 8:30AM&ndash;4:30PM; Su 09:30AM&ndash;04:30PM | price= | lastedit=2015-08-28 | content=Freshly prepared breakfast menu, sandwiches, soups, stews, salads, cakes, and barista-made coffee. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Taco Bell | alt= | url=http://www.tacobelluk.co.uk/ | email= | address=116-118 Devonshire Street, S3 7SF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=One of the very few Taco Bells in the UK. }} * {{eat |name=Woody's Sandwich Bar |address=657 Ecclesall Road |content=One of the city's best Sandwich shacks, with queues out the door at weekends. Handmade sandwiches, like the legendary 'Full Monty' breakfast sandwich to hot baguettes with fillings. Also dishes out some yummy freshly baked cookies.}} ===Mid-range=== * '''Baan Thai''' on Ecclesall Road is an excellent Thai restaurant. * '''BB's''', Division Street. A long standing favourite of families and students in Sheffield's city centre. A small family run business that does decent Italian food and is reasonably priced. Bring your own beer and wine. * '''Café Rouge''', two branches on Norfolk Street (near the Peace Gardens) and Ecclesall Road. Reliable and classy chain of French bistro-restaurants. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Cubana Tapas Bar | alt= | url=http://www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk/ | email= | address=Unit 4 Leopold St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 4PM-midnight, F Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content=Tapas bar formerly on Trippet Lane, moved here in 2014. Live Cuban music most nights, large range of tapas, salsa & tango classes. }} * '''Crucible Corner''' in Tudor Square. Traditional and modern British dishes. * '''Efes''', Glossop Road. Authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. The fact that it gets frequented by some of Sheffield's Turkish residents shows the food is the 'real deal'. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Fat Cat | alt= | url=http://www.thefatcat.co.uk/ | email= | address=23 Alma St | lat= | long= | directions=by Kelham Island | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2019-06-30 | content=Excellent pub food, Sunday meals and wide choice of real ale. Kelham Island Brewery is based here. }} * '''Las Iguanas''' West One, Fitzwilliam Street. Great party atmosphere and lovely Latin American food. Good place for a night out in Sheffield. * '''Silversmiths''' Arundel Street, next to Hallam University. A good quality restaurant specialising in British produce. Famous for its Tuesday Pie Nights, and having been on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. Also serves pre-theatre menus well suited to its position near to the Crucible and Lyceum theatres. * '''Sushi Express''' 8 Milton St, an excellent value and tasty sushi restaurant offering an extensive range of sushi, sashimi, Bento boxes and soups. All made fresh to order. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=The Old Vicarage | alt= | url=https://theoldvicarage.co.uk/ | email=eat@theoldvicarage.co.uk | address=Main Road, Ridgeway S12 3XW | lat=53.327 | long=-1.397 | directions=5 miles SE of centre | phone=+44 114 247 5814 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-F 12:30-2PM & 6:30-9PM, Tu Sa 6:30-9PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Probably the best restaurant in the county, run by Tessa Bramley, in a richly furnished Victorian manse. You can go for the short dinner menu but the full experience is the prestige dinner with wine (£110 pp), a cavalcade of remarkable flavours and combinations. }} * {{eat | name=La Gondola | alt= | url=http://lagondola.restaurantwebx.com/ | email= | address=33 Carver St S1 4FS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 275 5764 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 5-10:30PM, F 5PM-midnight, Sa Su noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Good Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Wasabi Sabi | alt= | url=https://www.wasabisabi.co.uk/ | email= | address=227A London Rd S2 4NF | lat= | long= | directions=half a mile south of ring road | phone=+44 114 258 5838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F noon-2:30PM & 5:30-11PM, Sa Su noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Sushi, noodles and teppanyaki; pricey but the food usually lives up to it. }} * {{eat | name=Nonna's | alt= | url=https://nonnas.co.uk/ | email= | address=Eccleshall Rd, Broomhall Sheffield S11 8PR | lat= | long= | directions=SW of centre | phone=+44 114 268 6166 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Trattoria, gets good reviews for food and service. They also have a branch in Chesterfield. }} * {{eat | name=Milestone | alt= | url=https://the-milestone.co.uk/ | email= | address=84 Green Lane S3 8SE | lat= | long= | directions=by Ball Street Bridge above Kelham Island | phone=+44 114 272 8327 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-11:30PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=British-style gastropub, reviews mixed on food quality. }} * {{eat | name=La Vaca | alt= | url=http://www.lavaca-restaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=477 Glossop Rd, Broomhall Sheffield S10 2QE | lat= | long= | directions=SW of centre off Fulwood Rd | phone=+44 114 267 6215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 5-10PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Grill house with good filling South America style steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Browns | alt= | url=http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/sheffield/ | email= | address=St Paul's Parade S1 2JL | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 276 6710 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9AM-11PM, F Sa 9AM-midnight, Su 9AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-27 | content=Chain brasserie, high quality British cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Open for breakfast. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Brocco Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.brocco.co.uk/kitchen/ | email=hello@brocco.co.uk | address=92 Brocco Bank, Sheffield, S11 8RS | lat=53.368191 | long=-1.502192 | directions= | phone=+44 114 266 1233 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-04-18 | content=Michelin guide listed restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Serves modern British food with a nod to Nordic flavours }} ==Drink== The city is known for its wide variety of traditional pubs, most of which serve local ales. The nightlife is lively: there are almost 30 nightclubs, numerous bars and restaurants to suit all budgets, six theatres and three city-centre cinemas. ===Pubs=== Sheffield is well known for its large number of pubs. From dark and Victorian to sleek and modern; and from traditional real-ale haven to noisy standing-room-only bar, you can easily find a pub in Sheffield to suit your taste in beer, music and company. However, most city-centre pubs are more oriented towards fast drinking students and clubbers; on West Street in particular (linking the university with the city centre) you will find many pubs and bars which during the week become busy with students and younger customers. Finding quieter pubs in which to sample something other than the usual chain-pub lager requires delving a little deeper beneath the surface. For the unimaginative, you'll find the usual Wetherspoons and All Bar One chain pubs, throughout the city centre serving cheap lager, hand-pulled ales and reasonably priced food in a smoke (and atmosphere) free environment. Hybrid bar-pubs manage to maintain something of a pub atmosphere, and sell real ale at reasonable prices, while still pulling in the crowds. They are used as much by people who want a good range of beer at good prices, as by "yoofs" after a good night out. They are probably doing a good job of persuading at least some lager drinkers to switch to traditional ales. * {{drink |name=The Old House |address=113-117 Devonshire Street |content=Great indy bar with the towns biggest range of imported bottled beers and a decent range of local ales. Along with very reasonably priced food, amazing cocktails, good music and a nice crowd this is a must visit in Sheffield. |url=http://www.theoldhousesheffield.co.uk}} * '''The Washington''' on Fitzwilliam St near Devonshire Green. Great music pub, used to be owned by Nick Banks from the band "Pulp". Relaxed atmosphere, varied DJ nights. Open till 1AM every night except Sunday till midnight. Large beer garden and smoking area at the back of the pub. * '''The Frog & Parrot''' on Division Street is a popular pub with a long history, in days gone by offering what it claimed as the strongest ale legally served in a British pub. These days it offers food and locally-brewed real ales and often features live music. * '''The Devonshire Cat''' on Wellington Street, just south of Devonshire Green, offers a large range of beers and ciders, including dozens of imported European beers. Also has 2 guest ciders on tap at all times. The city centre sister pub to the remoter Fat Cat on Kelham Island. *'''The Bessemer''' (previously ''The Fountain'') on Leopold Street is a modern, quite upmarket pub with a strong focus on its traditional English menu. * '''Sheffield Tap''' occupies the refurbished Edwardian dining rooms at Sheffield Railway station and offers a vast selection of beers from cask, tap and bottle that could rival any other Sheffield venue. Surroundings are thankfully lacking in the usually ubiquitous flat screen television. The only background music are the trains arriving and departing the station. The entrance is equally unpretentious so may be hard to find - it's at the north end of the station near the pedestrian crossing to the bus station, with another entrance straight onto platform 1. *'''Porter Cottage''' Sharrowvale Road. Indie jukebox, normal ales but amazing atmosphere. Landlady Mandy will know your life history by the time you leave. Get in early to get a decent table. Sheffield's real gems are the handful of surviving traditional pubs and free houses, which generally have more room to sit down, quieter (or no) music, and real hand pumped ales. * '''The Brown Bear''' on Norfolk Street (close to the Sheffield Theatres and Winter Garden) offers what must be the cheapest beer in the city and an incredible mix of both theatre goers and local people. * '''The Red Deer''' on Pitt Street (just off Mappin Street), is another civilised dive with good range of beers, warming fireplaces, a small garden and friendly cats. * '''The Old Queen's Head''' on Pond Hill occupies the oldest domestic building in the city, dating from 1475 (according to some records). * '''Fagans''' on Broad Lane is a cosy chintz-free Irish pub with regular live music. * '''The Grapes (Flynns)''' on Trippet Lane may offer impromptu Irish or Folk music in the back room. * '''The Bath Hotel''' on Victoria Street (just off West Street) is tiny, free of piped music and friendly. There are more warm and welcoming traditional pubs in Sheffield's suburbs. North-west of the city centre, in Crookes and Walkley (popular with students as places to live) are: * '''The Hallamshire House''' on Commonside is reputedly the only pub in Sheffield still housing a full-sized snooker table. * '''The Walkley Cottage''' on Bole Hill Road is friendly with good range of beer and good food. * '''Noah's Ark''' on Crookes has a good atmosphere and mix of students and locals. * '''The Nottingham House''' or "The Notty" as it is better known has been extensively refurbished. Catering for locals, visitors and students, it really is a pub worth a visit. Home-made pies are a speciality and real ales are aplenty. Occasional live music on Thursday nights with acts from near and far. Pool table is very good value at 50p. * '''The Cobden View''' Situated on Cobden View Rd near Crookes, this small and charming independent pub serves great local ales until approx. 1AM most nights, and is always bursting with atmosphere and friendly locals. Real ale fans from great distances come to "do" the real ale trail of Sheffield's Upper Don Valley, a route stretching from near the city centre out to Hillsborough. The trail calls at: * '''The Kelham Island Tavern''' has won best Pub in Britain from Camra * '''The Fat Cat''', hidden away on Alma Street, also a great stop for Sunday lunch (see "Eat" listing). * '''The Wellington''' (used to be known as Cask and Cutler) on Henry Street. * '''The Gardeners Rest''' on Neepsend Lane. * '''Hillsborough Hotel''', a welcoming pub with a brewery underneath and hotel rooms above. * '''The New Barrack Tavern''', apub owned by Castle Rock and full of Character. * '''The Harlequin''', the latest addition to The Ale Trail, more open plan and possibly less off putting to people who aren't used to real ale pubs than the others might seem. The trail roughly parallels the tram route from the city centre to Hillsborough, so getting there and back is easy. All these pubs have a huge range of British draught real ales (some brewed by the pub) and most have a selection of bottle-conditioned beers from continental Europe (especially Belgium). * '''[http://www.thebroadfield.com/ The Broadfield]''' on Abbeydale Road in Nether Edge. A total refurb in December 2011 has finally seen this pub reach its full potential. The pub is now a decent size and serves a huge range of local (and further afield) cask ales, home-made pies and sausages, and stocks a whisky from every distillery in Scotland. Forget the City centre and head out to the suburbs! * '''The Sheaf View''' on Gleadless Road is a real ale hotspot. Famous for serving the south side of Sheffield with the local breweries and other guest ales with knowledgeable bar staff. Has a reputation for friendly Sheffield folk to relax there after hiking and climbing in The Peak. So called because of possible view of the Sheaf River although now obstructed by newer buildings. ===Bars=== Visiting Sheffield, you might be led to believe that students go out every day of the week. With some 55,000 university students this is hardly surprising. These are some of the more popular pubs. *'''[http://www.common-room.co.uk/ The Common Room]''' Devonshire Street. Large pool/sports bar. 12 American pool tables. Cheap drinks weekdays between 5 and 8 and a good cocktail menu. *'''[http://www.forumsheffield.co.uk/ Forum]''' Devonshire Street. Unique trendy café/bar (and shops) open late every night. Amazing outdoor patio on the Devonshire Green. *'''Bungalows & Bears''' (formerly the Central fire station) Division Street. Retro-chic bar with fantastic atmosphere, amazing music and great veggie food menu. 2nd hand "retro" clothing market on a Sunday. Free board games (e.g., Tequila Jenga). Frequented by the Arctic Monkeys, trendies and students alike. *'''The Green Room''' Division Street. Compact bar, great range of bottled beers, great live indie music on a Wednesday. *'''The Wick at Both Ends''' West Street. Relaxed bar with comfy seating, and a fantastic drinks selection including cocktails served in watering cans. Popular with those avoiding the student pub crawls. *'''Revolution''' West:one. Standard entry in the popular vodka bar chain. Popular with "orange" good-looking people but don't let that put you off, good range of drinks and affordable food menu by day. Decent DJ sets and adjoining pool room. *'''Yates''' Division Street. Poor-performer (even for a chain bar). Avoid. *'''Crystal''' Carver Street. Expensive bar, amazing décor. Anti-student (except Wednesdays) *'''Ask''' Barkers pool. Student-friendly during week, tacky by weekend. *'''The Cutler''' Carver Street. Local choice, no students. *'''Corner house''' Carver Street. (Aka City Bar) good seating, standard drinks. *'''Bar One''' Glossop Road, near the University tram stop. The main bar of the University of Sheffield Student Union, which is understandably always full of students, and which is also one of the most profitable union bars anywhere in the country. In the evenings you will need a Sheffield student card (or a friend who has one to sign you in) to gain admission. Cheapest drinks on a Sunday. Large, cheap, pool room. Also serves inexpensive, wholesome food (not everything comes with chips!) *'''Interval''' Glossop Road, near the University tram stop. The second bar of the University of Sheffield Student Union, offering a more cosmopolitan atmosphere with local real ales, wine and food. *'''The Hubs''' Inside Sheffield Hallam Union (the former National Centre for Popular Music) so easy to find. It looks like a big, silver, flying spaceship, close to the train station. Not as big or impressive on the inside as it is on the outside, a relatively small union bar. *'''Cavendish''' West Street (locally referred to as 'The Chavendish'). A scream/yellowcard bar (you get discounted drinks if you buy or have a friend with a yellowcard, which costs £1 to NUS card holders). Serves decent food; a cheap student pub/bar with pool tables. *'''[http://www.theyorksheffield.co.uk/ The York]''' Broomhill. Totally re-invented in September 2010, now an amazing pub serving great food and a decent range of local real ales. *'''Fox and Duck''' Broomhill. An off-campus pub owned by the University of Sheffield Student Union but frequented by a more mixed crowd. *'''[http://www.theharley.co.uk/ The Harley]''' on Glossop Road by the University tram stop. Open Late til 4AM on event nights. Plays host to cutting edge live music and varied club nights. *'''Reflex''' West Street (near City Hall tram stop). More a free and cheesy club with 70s and 80s music than a bar. *'''Walkabout''' West Street, near City Hall tram stop. Australia themed bar. Very popular, fairly cheap, but can get a bit claustrophobic. Better as calling point on a pub crawl than a place for staying in. *{{drink | name=Revolución de Cuba | alt= | url=http://www.revoluciondecuba.com/bar/sheffield | email= | address=Mappin St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Relaxed cocktail bar which also serves hispanic food from its 'cantina'. Wednesday night is swing night, with a live band and dancing. }} *'''Gay bars''' There are a small number of gay bars, clubs and gay-nights, whose locations and names change on a regular basis. Consult [http://www.gaysheffield.co.uk/scene/ Gay Sheffield] {{dead link|December 2020}} for the latest listings and LGBT events across the city, as well as plenty of advice on staying safe and healthy (it is, after all, an NHS website!). ===Clubs & live venues=== Unlike Sheffield's dense strip of student bars along West Street, the city's night clubs are more spread out around the city centre, especially in the former industrial buildings. The most well known are: *'''Sheffield O2 Academy''' Arundel Gate. It's in the centre of the city, and offers live music from popular artists and occasional club nights. *'''The Leadmill''' Leadmill Road, close to Sheffield station and Sheffield Hallam University. A Sheffield institution made famous by its live music line-up. Live gigs most nights of the week which are immediately followed by club nights. Concert-goers get free entry to the club night after their show. Indie night on a Saturday, with relatively cheap drinks for a nightclub. *'''Plug (formerly .Zero)'''. Smart club, open late (6AM on Fridays and Saturdays) and popular on a Thursday night (when huge queues are to be expected). Nights span anything from raves to live music. *'''Corporation''' Milton Street. A dirty rock club with dirty cheap vodka, just the way the locals like it. There's 'Skool Disco' every Wednesday night (free admission in school uniform) and metal/goth on Saturdays. Fridays is skate and metal downstairs and something of a mix of dance, indie and classics upstairs. Mondays are popular with the student crowd, playing music everyone seems to know. *'''Tank''' Arundel Gate, at the Odeon cinema site. A popular 'underground' house music venue. Open on Fridays and Saturdays until 5AM, with a student night held on Mondays. *'''The Viper Rooms''' Carver Street. Four-room nightclub with the feel of a cocktail bar. Dress code applies at weekends, but is relaxed during the week to cater for the student crowd. *'''Code''' Eyre Street. New club mostly hosting student nights and touring DJs. *'''Area''' Barkers Pool. A five room modern nightclub of various themes catering for all music tastes. It is open on Saturday nights. *'''West Street Live''' West Street. Live venue (leans towards unsigned artists) that doubles as a bar-club, with expansive dancefloor and a late licence. Known to locals and students alike for its cheap drinks offers, and the flyers covering the walls of the venue advertising said offers. *'''The Night Kitchen''' Somewhat more difficult of a find for the visitor due to its location outside of the city centre, this trendy club occupying an old cutlery factory was named as one of the ten best in the country by ''The Guardian'' in 2015. *'''Paris''' Carver Street. Small hip-hop and R&B oriented nightclub. *'''Sheffield Hallam University Student's Union''' Paternoster Row, this unusually shaped steel building is a bar downstairs and a club upstairs with four rooms playing different music genres. *'''Foundry and Fusion''' Western Bank (University of Sheffield Students' Union). A fiercely active union night club that packs in students from Tue-Sat. The Tuesday Club is a surprisingly pricey hip-hop and drum & bass night that pulls in many big names. Roar on Wednesday night is big on cheap alcopops and inebriated sports teams. Friday is Space in the Octagon, a "chart" night, while visiting club nights and Climax, South Yorkshire's biggest gay club rotate monthly in the Fusion/Foundry. Saturdays is Pop Tarts, hosting 2 rooms (one is 1960s, 70s and "rock and roll", the other 1980s, 90s and 2000s). *'''Niche''' The Wicker. Equally famous for birthing the bassline genre and infamous for the goings on within its doors in its original carnation, this notorious club has reopened in its new location on The Wicker to some fanfare. Operates strict door policy, perhaps to avoid the problems that blighted the previous venue - over 21's for women and over 25's for men only. *'''Sheffield City Hall'''. The impressive 1930s City Hall was refurbished and is home to many concerts, performances and travelling shows and is in the elegant Barkers Pool in the city centre which is home to Sheffield's cenotaph. Nearest Supertram: City Hall (perhaps unsurprisingly). === Breweries and distilleries === <!--There are other pubs listed above which also have breweries attached to them. Move here?--> * [https://www.locksleydistilling.com/ Locksley Distilling Co] on Randall St offer tours and tastings. ==Sleep== ===City Centre=== *{{sleep | name=Best Western Cutlers Hotel | url=http://www.cutlershotel.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=enquiries@cutlershotel.co.uk | address=George Street, Heart of the City | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 273-9939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £43 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free WiFi. }} *{{sleep | name=Copthorne Hotel | url=http://www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornesheffield/ | email= | address=Bramall Ln | lat= | long= | directions= at the Sheffield United F.C. stadium | phone=+44 114 252-5480 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £30 (breakfast £15) | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free car parking. Wi-Fi available. }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/gb/en/sheffield/emass/hoteldetail | email=stay@holidayinnsheffield.co.uk | address=Blonk St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4942 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £59 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Victoria Hall | url=http://www.holidayinnsheffield.co.uk/ | email=stay@holidayinnsheffield.co.uk | address=Victoria Station Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 276-8822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £79 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hall tour at request. }} * {{sleep | name=Homely Serviced Apartments | alt=Homely Serviced Apartments Sheffield | url=https://www.homelyapartments.co.uk | email=bookings@homelyapartments.co.uk | address=7 St. Pauls Square | lat=53.379536 | long=-1.469631 | directions=Near the Winter Gardens | phone=+44 114 352 0058 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11:30AM | price=£60-200 | lastedit=2021-02-15 | content=Homely Serviced Apartments provide short-term and long-term self-catered accommodation for leisure and business travellers . }} *{{sleep | name=Ibis Hotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2891/index.en.shtml | email=H2891@accor.com | address=Shude Hill, S1 2AR | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 241-9600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £49 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Jurys Inn Hotel | url=http://sheffieldhotels.jurysinns.com/ | email= | address=119 Eyre St | lat= | long= | directions=Off the Moor roundabout | phone=+44 114 291-2222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From £61 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Costa Coffee bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Leopold Hotel | alt= | url=http://leopoldhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Leopold Square / Leopold St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 252-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£70 - £150 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Mercure St. Pauls Hotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6628/index.en.shtml | email=H1348@accor.com | address=119 Norfolk St | lat= | long= | directions=Between the Winter Gardens and Peace Gardens | phone=+44 113 396-9005 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £64 | content=Valet parking. WiFi available. }} *{{sleep | name=Novotel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/1348/index.en.shtml | email=H1348@accor.com | address=50 Arundel Gate | lat= | long= | directions=Behind the Winter Gardens | phone=+44 113 396-9005 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Prices vary from £75-119 | content=WiFi available. }} *{{sleep | name=Premier Inn St. Mary's Gate | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/south-yorkshire/sheffield/sheffield-city-centre-st-marys-gate.html | email= | address=Young St, S1 4UP | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 527 8972 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £29 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=The Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel | alt=Sheffield Met | url=http://www.sheffieldmetropolitan.com/ | email=res.sheffieldmet@bespokehotels.com | address=Blonk Street | lat= | long= | directions=From junction 33 M1 follow Parkway to Park Square roundabout, hotel is off to the right | phone=+44 114 220-4000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price=From £50 | lastedit=2015-03-02 | content= }} === Further out === *{{sleep | name=Corner House | url=http://www.cornerhouse.net/ | email=palil@cornerhouse.net | address=Westbourne Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 266-0346 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£150 per week, £160 for two persons | checkin= | checkout= | content=Available for periods of between 1 week to 6 months. Wi-Fi, fully equipped shared kitchen, tv, towels, shampoo, breakfast included. }} * There's an '''Ibis''' and '''Premier Inn''' at Sheffield Arena. *{{sleep | name=Kenwood Hall | url=http://www.kenwoodhallsheffield.co.uk/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=reception.kenwoodhall@principal-hayley.com | address=Kenwood Road | lat=53.364145 | long=-1.491485 | directions= | phone= +44 1142 583811 | tollfree= | fax= +44 1142 554744 | hours= | price= | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | content= A former country hall now situated in the pretty Edwardian suburb of Nether Edge. }} *{{sleep | name=Premier Inn Meadowhall | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/south-yorkshire/sheffield/sheffield-meadowhall.html | email= | address=Sheffield Road, Meadowhall, S9 2YL | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 527 8966 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £39 | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Brocco on the Park | alt= | url=https://www.brocco.co.uk/rooms/ | email=hello@brocco.co.uk | address=92 Brocco Bank, S11 8RS | lat=53.368191 | long=-1.502192 | directions= | phone=+44 114 266 1233 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image= | lastedit=2020-04-18 | content=Eight luxury bedrooms, each with original Edwardian features, Scandinavian-inspired décor and green views }} ==Stay safe== As with the rest of the UK, in any '''emergency''' call '''999''' or '''112''' and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected. All central areas or main shopping suburbs are perfectly safe during the day. After hours, some peripheral parts of the city centre may seem a little quiet and lonely, but any well-lit street with plenty of people about will is as safe as any city centre in the UK if the usual precautions are taken. Some outer neighbourhoods are best avoided, but as a traveller, you will almost certainly never visit them anyway. ==Stay healthy== In a medical emergency, dial '''999''' or '''112'''. ===Hospitals and clinics=== Although there are many hospitals in clinics in Sheffield, the following four are most likely to be of use to the sickly traveller: * {{listing | name=Northern General Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/northern-general-hospital | email= | address=Herries Rd, S5 7AU | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 243-4343 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-09-13 | content=The largest hospital in Sheffield, which hosts the city's Accident & Emergency department for adults }} * {{listing | name=Sheffield Central Sexual Health Clinic | alt= | url= | email= | address=1 Mulberry Street, S1 2PJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 226-8888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu W F 8:30AM&ndash;noon, 1:30PM&ndash;3PM; Th 10:30AM&ndash;noon, 1:30PM&ndash;3PM | price= | lastedit=2015-09-13 | content= Sheffield's main sexual health centre, with sexual health testing and treatment and contraceptive services, as well as irritating French-style opening hours. }} * {{listing | name=Sheffield Children's Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/about-us/sites/the-hospital.htm | email= sheffield.childrenshospital@sch.nhs.uk | address=Western Bank, S10 2TH | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 271-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-09-13 | content=Provides a range of general and specialist services for children and babies, including an Accident and Emergency department }} * {{listing | name=Sheffield City Walk-In Centre / GP Health Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rockingham House, 75 Broad Lane, S1 3PB | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 114 241-2700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open every day 8AM&ndash;10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-09-13 | content=Provides treatment without appointment for minor illnesses and injuries, assessment by an experienced NHS nurse. Also offers advice on how to stay healthy, and information on out-of-hours GP and dental services, local pharmacy services and other local health services. }} ==Connect== As of Jan 2021, Sheffield has 5G from EE, O2 and Three, and 4G from Vodafone. ===Tourist information=== * {{listing | name=Sheffield Tourist Information Centre | url=http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/ | email=visitor@marketingsheffield.org | address= Surrey St, S1 | lat= | long= | directions= next to the Winter Gardens | phone=+44 114 221-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M&ndash;F 9:30AM&ndash;5PM, Sa 9:30AM&ndash;4PM | price= | content= }} ===Useful websites=== * '''[http://www.ourfaveplaces.co.uk/ Our Favourite Places]''': a great guide to Sheffield's culture, cuisine and events, written by Sheffielders who love their city. * '''[http://www.sheffield.gov.uk Sheffield City Council]''': the city's local authority and government * '''[http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/default.aspx Travel South Yorkshire]''': all public transport information for Sheffield and South Yorkshire ==Cope== There are no public '''toilets''' in Sheffield city centre. Instead, the city council have erected signs pointing to businesses which allow you to use their facilities without spending any money; these include the three large Debenhams, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer department stores, The Graduate and Banker's Draft pubs, the Moor Market, and every branch of Subway. Free loos can also be found in the Central Library, Millennium Gallery and Weston Park Museum. ==Go next== * The [[Peak District]] is close to Sheffield, indeed parts of it are within the city boundary. For a day trip by public transport, the most accessible is along the Hope Valley railway line through Grindleford, [[Hathersage]], Hope and [[Edale]]. Lots of hikes start from these stations, eg to [[Castleton]] with Mam Tor and Winnats Pass, along Stanage Edge, or up Kinder Scout. You need a car to reach the rest of the area, such as Chatsworth or Dovedale. * [[Leeds]] is a lively city with many visitor attractions. * [[Manchester]], dare it be said here, has even more attractions and amenities than Sheffield. * [[York]] by contrast has kept its medieval walls and winding cobbled streets, and the old castle still teeters on a hillock. * In the [[West Yorkshire]] hills are [[Holmfirth]], setting for the TV series ''Last of the Summer Wine'', attractive [[Hebden Bridge]], and [[Haworth]] home of the Brontë sisters. * In [[Nottinghamshire]], the ancient oaks of [[Sherwood Forest]] surround the village of Edwinstowe, while the Dukeries are an area of country parks and stately homes, {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Leeds]] | minorl1=[[Barnsley]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Chesterfield]] | majorr1=[[Nottingham]] | image2=UK-Motorway-M18.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=SW | majorl2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|50px]] | minorl2= | directionr2=NE | minorr2=[[Doncaster]] | majorr2=[[Kingston-upon-Hull]] | image3=UK road A57.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Manchester]] | minorl3=[[Glossop]] (via Snake Pass) | directionr3=SE | minorr3=[[Worksop]] | majorr3=[[Lincoln]] | image4=UK road A61.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Barnsley]] | minorl4= | directionr4=S | minorr4= | majorr4=[[Chesterfield]] }} {{geo|53.3788|-1.4647}} {{isPartOf|South Yorkshire}} {{guidecity}} j4utebimvw2fbd1pk3wgvor0jazsjl0 0 32535 4492057 4107201 2022-07-29T03:02:07Z Shiro2808 2271246 Updated dead links wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Shimanami Kaido Bikeway View from Imabari Wikivoyage banner.jpg}} [[Image:IkuchiBridge1.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Bridge over Ikuchijima]] '''[https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/ Shimanami Kaido Bikeway]''' runs between [[Onomichi]] in [[Hiroshima (prefecture)|Hiroshima prefecture]] and [[Imabari]] in [[Ehime]], allowing [[cycling|cyclists]] to hop across several islands of the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. ==Understand== This 70km bikeway connects [[Onomichi]] with the islands of Mukaishima, Innoshima (for the pirate Suigun Castle), Ikuchijima (for Kosan-ji), Omishima, Hakatajima, and Oshima, ending in [[Imabari]] on [[Shikoku]]. You're welcome to walk or jog any length of the bridge, but cycling is the best way to go. The route consists of wide dedicated lanes for bikes and pedestrians, typically alongside but separated from the car roadway. Special bike lanes have been created to provide reasonable approaches to each of the modern bridges connecting the islands. ==Prepare== * {{listing | name=Shimanami Japan | alt={{Lang|ja|しまなみジャパン}} | url=http://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/rental/english | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥1000 to rent, ¥1000 deposit, deposit forfeited if you return to a depot other than the one you rented at | lastedit=2017-10-21 | content=This association is managed by the three cities along the way. Bikes can be rented or dropped off at any of the 14 bike depot locations along the route. There are two additional drop-off-only location in Imabari. Bike depots have a variety of bicycles including 8-speed road bikes, 3-speed "upright" bikes, and electric assist bikes (electric assist must be returned to the original depot it was rented from). Helmets are available but sizes may be limited. The bike depot at the Onomichi port (7AM-6PM, +81 848-22-5332) is located in the parking structure to the right of the Green Hill Hotel, located opposite the JR Train Station. On weekends, you should plan to rent your bike before 10am if you are starting from Onomichi. On the Imabari side, Sunrise Itoyama shop is the closest to the bikeway, but the public transportation from/to the city is quite limited. There is few buses from Imabari JR station (leaving Sunrise Itoyama at 9AM, 10:20AM, 1:42PM, 4:14PM and 6:17PM, and leaving JR station at 8:38AM, 9:58AM, 1:20PM, 3:52PM and 5:55, in 2015). Alternatively, Hashihama station is less than 2km from Sunrise Itoyama (5 minutes to Imabari station, about every hour). If their schedule is not convenient for you, you could choose to rent/drop-off at the location close the Imabari station, about 7.5km away (30 minutes) from the bikeway by the sea side. }} * {{listing | name=Giant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the Onomichi port, and at the Imabari station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=from ¥4000 a day for a hybrid bike, and up to ¥13000 for an high-end road bike | lastedit=2017-10-21 | content=The bike manufacturer has a shop on both sides of bikeway. }} An excellent English language brochure is available at the bike depots and online [https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/download/guidebook/SHIMANAMI-SPOT_en.pdf here] . The brochure provides riders with side-trip directions to sights on each island and alternate routes for those who desire more strenuous rides. The brochure also has information on rest stops, bike depot locations, public transport (if you get tired) and other facilities and there are many choices along the way for lunch, snacks, and other stops. If staying overnight in Onomichi, it is recommended that you pick up a brochure from the bike depot the night before your trip. ==Get in== The Green Hill Hotel is also the location of the ferry connecting Onomichi with Mukaishima, Innoshima, and Ikuchijima/Setoda. Serious bikers intent on completing the route in a day could do so, but the route is best enjoyed over the course of two days or in one day by taking a ferry from Onomichi to Setoda (bypassing the two most rural islands on the route). Ferries leave Onomichi once an hour starting at 7:20 in the morning; the trip to Setoda is 40 minutes. Tickets are available in the ferry terminal behind the Green Hill Hotel. ==Walk/Bike== The main route is generally flat except for reasonable and well-graded approaches to the bridges and one large hill on Oshima Island. The whole route is free of charge for cyclists and pedestrians. The "recommended" main route distances are * '''Mukaishima''' (9.2 km) * bridge (3.2 km) * '''Innoshima''' (9.3 km) * bridge (3.2 km) * '''Ikuchijima''' (11.8 km or 5.7 km if you arrive at Setoda port) * bridge (4.2 km) * '''Omishima''' (6 km) * bridge (1.2 km) * '''Hakatajima''' (1.9 km) * bridge (3 km) * '''Oshima''' (11.4 km) * bridge (6.4 km) * '''Imabari''' - endpoint at Sunrise Itoyama bike depot. If traveling in the direction of Onomichi to Imabari, Kosan-ji Temple and Hirayama Ikuo Museums on Ikuchijima Island are about 4 km along the main route. On Omishima Island, in order to visit the Omishima Museum and the Oyamazumi Jinja Shrine Treasure Hall you must make a round trip (15 km total) off the recommended main route. If taking two days for the ride, Tatara on Omishima is a good place to spend the night before/after this side trip to Oyamazumi Shrine. ==Do== * {{do | name=Tatara Onsen | alt={{Lang|ja|多々羅温泉}} | url=http://www.imabari-shimanami.jp/tataraonsen/ | email= | address= | lat=34.2553 | long=133.047 | directions=on Ōmishima island; after descending from the north bridge, take Highway 317 going northeast and after passing under the highway, take the first left, then twice more left | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=closed on Tuesday, 10AM to 8PM, last entry at 7:30PM | price=adults ¥310, from 3 to elementary school ¥160 | lastedit=2018-02-18 | content=A hot-spring complex. }} ==Eat== On the way you will see many orange plantations. In the commercial street of Setoda on the island of Ikuchijima, you will find lemon in many forms (cake, salad, bottle of sauce to bring back as a souvenir…). ==Sleep== Reserving an accommodation in the area is more complicated than usual in Japan: the reservation websites in English have a very limited number of offers. Getting help from someone speaking Japanese and able to reserve by Internet, phone or fax will give much more options. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} j4pz315nd745ycdfew212v0fk67px0e 0 32831 4491887 4490250 2022-07-28T16:52:45Z The dog2 35982 /* Embassies and High Commissions */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{COVID-19 box|Singapore allows entry for all travellers. See [[Singapore#Get in|Get in]] for more information. See also: * [https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ COVID-19 travel information] * [https://www.gov.sg/features/covid-19 Government information page] * [https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19 Ministry of Health]|lastedit=2022-03-30}} {{pagebanner|Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore - 20120704 (banner).jpg|caption=Gardens by the Bay|pgname=Singapore|star=yes|dotm=yes|origin=0.5,0}} {{printDistricts}} '''[http://www.yoursingapore.com/ Singapore]''' (Chinese: 新加坡; Malay: ''Singapura''; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர்) is a city-state in [[Southeast Asia]]. Modern Singapore was founded as a [[United Kingdom|British]] trading colony in 1819, and since independence, it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world's busiest ports. Singaporean food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops offering affordable food from all parts of Asia. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of an affluent, futuristic and modern city with a medley of different Asian cultures such as the Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region. The country has a partly deserved reputation for its sterile predictability and neutrality. Nevertheless, the "Switzerland of Asia" is for many a welcome respite from the chaos, dirt and poverty of much of the neighbouring Southeast Asian mainland. If you scratch below the squeaky clean surface and get away from the tourist trail you'll soon find more than meets the eye in one of the few city-states in the world. ==Districts== Sometimes referred to as the ''Little Red Dot'' (originally coined as a pejorative by the late former Indonesian president B. J. Habibie) or the ''Lion City'' (a literal translation of the original Sanskrit name), Singapore is a small country on a small island with close to six and a half million people. It is a fairly crowded city and in fact, it is second only to [[Monaco]] as the world's most densely populated country. Unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore has over 50% of its area covered in greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves; it is an enchanting '''city in a garden'''. Large self-contained residential towns have mushroomed all over the island, around the clean and modern city centre. The centre of the city is in the south and consists roughly of the Orchard Road shopping area, the Riverside, the new Marina Bay area and also the skyscraper-filled Shenton Way financial district. All of this is known in acronym-loving Singapore as the '''CBD''' (Central Business District). ===Singapore CBD=== {{Mapframe|1.2916|103.8503|zoom=13|show=map1,mask|name=Map of Singapore City Centre. [[:File:Central_Singapore_Districts.png|Static map]]|width=400}} {{Mapshape|type=page|group=map1|wikicommons=Singapore City Centre Districts.map}} <!--{{mapshapes|Q40176}} MRT --> {{mapshapes|Q2231347}} <!-- LRT --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7570434|fill=#FF0000|stroke-width=3|title=[[Southern Ridges Walk]]}} <!-- in order of importance, please do not alphabetise --> {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside (Civic District)]] | region1color=#dcdc71 | region1description=Singapore's colonial core, with museums, statues and theatres, not to mention restaurants, bars and clubs, centred along the banks of the Singapore River at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. | region2name=[[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]] | region2color=#6ca4ca | region2description=Miles and miles of shopping malls in air-conditioned comfort. At the eastern end, the Bras Basah District is an arts and culture project in progress. | region3name=[[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] | region3color=#d17c82 | region3description=Dominated by the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (hotel, casino, shopping mall, convention centre and museum), the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, and the Marina Barrage. Along with the Singapore Flyer and the Esplanade Theatres, Marina Bay makes up the new iconic skyline of Singapore. | region4name=[[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis and Kampong Glam]] | region4color=#a4c79d | region4description=Bugis and Kampong Glam are Singapore's old Malay district, good for shopping in the day but especially comes to life at night. | region5name=[[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] | region5color=#c5a0c6 | region5description=The area was designated for Chinese settlement by Raffles, and is now a Chinese heritage area popular with tourists. Restored shophouses make for trendy hangouts for locals and expats alike. | region6name=[[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] | region6color=#e8ba37 | region6description=A piece of India to the north of the city core. }} ===Outer Singapore=== {{Mapframe|width=400|zoom=11|show=map2, mask, go|name=Map of Outer Singapore. [[:File:Singapore_Districts.png|Static map]]}} {{Mapshape|type=page|group=map2|wikicommons=Singapore Districts.map}} <!--{{mapshapes|Q40176}} <!-- MRT --> {{mapshapes|Q2231347}} <!-- LRT --> There's more to see outside the main city centre of Singapore, from the HDB (''Housing and Development Board'') heartlands where hawker food is king, to the Singapore Zoo. Or chill out in the parks and beaches of the East Coast and Sentosa. {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Singapore/Sentosa_and_Harbourfront|Sentosa and Harbourfront]] | region1color=#d8b9c3 | region1description=A separate island once a military fort that has been developed into a resort. Sentosa is the closest that Singapore gets to Disneyland, with a dash of gambling and the Universal Studios theme park thrown in. Across the water, there's Mount Faber and the [[Southern Ridges Walk|Southern Ridges]], an urban treetop walk with local monkeys. | region2name=[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] | region2color=#5A9088 | region2description=The largely residential eastern part of the island contains Changi Airport, miles and miles of beach and many famous eateries. Also covers Geylang Serai, the true home of Singapore's Malays, and Pulau Ubin, the last remnant of a rustic Singapore. | region3name=[[Singapore/North and West|North and West]] | region3color=#459745 | region3description=The northern and western parts of the island, known as Woodlands and Jurong respectively, form Singapore's residential and industrial hinterlands. The Mandai area is home to the Singapore Zoo, the River Safari and the Night Safari. Sembawang is home to the only natural hot spring on the main island of Singapore. | region4name=[[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier, Newton, Novena and Toa Payoh]] | region4color=#67B7B7 | region4description=Budget accommodations and Burmese temples within striking distance of Central Singapore. Toa Payoh, one of Singapore's first planned neighbourhoods, is an easy way to wander around a local housing estate and experience the town centre design unique to Singapore. }} ===Addresses=== In the centre, Singapore's addressing system is fairly similar to other English-speaking countries (such as 17 Orchard Road), but the new housing developments on the outskirts may appear more intimidating: a typical address might be "Blk 505 Jurong West St 51 #01-186". Here, "Blk 505" is the housing block number (Blk = Block), "Jurong West St 51" is the street name/number, and "#01-186" means floor 1 (ground level) apartment or shop number 186. The first digit of both housing block and street number is the neighbourhood's number (in this case 5), making it easier to narrow down the right location. There are also 6-digit [[w:Postal_codes_in_Singapore|postal codes]], with the last three digits corresponding to exactly one building. For example, "Blk 9 Bedok South Ave 2" is "Singapore 460009". Finally, you will also encounter Malay terms in addresses: the most commonly used are '''Jalan''' (''Jln'') for "Road", '''Lorong''' (''Lor'') for "Lane", '''Bukit''' (''Bt'') for "Hill" and '''Kampong''' (''Kg'') for "Village". Useful tools for hunting down addresses include '''[http://www.streetdirectory.com StreetDirectory.com]''', '''[http://gothere.sg GoThere.sg]''' and '''[http://www.onemap.sg OneMap.sg]'''. The "Blk" and unit number can and should be omitted when entering addresses into these sites: "505 Jurong West St 51" will do. ==Understand== [[File:Skylines of the Central Business District, Singapore at dusk.jpg|thumb|The Singapore CBD skyline]] Singapore is a microcosm of Asia, populated by Chinese, Malays, Indians and a large group of workers and expatriates from all around the globe, in a country that can be crossed in barely an hour. Having celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015, Singapore has more often than not chosen economic practicality over social concerns, encouraging constant reuse and redevelopment of land with huge projects like the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay Sands]] and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Resorts World Sentosa]] integrated resorts as well as becoming a significant Asian financial hub, but there has also been a growing push-back to preserve local heritage in [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and elsewhere; just one of the many decisions to balance for the country's future. ===History=== The first mentions of Singapore in written historical records date back to the second and third centuries where a vague reference to its location was found in Greek and Chinese texts, under the names of Sabana and Pu Luo Chung respectively. According to legend, [[Sumatra|Srivijayan]] prince Sang Nila Utama landed on the island in the 13th century and, catching sight of a strange creature that he thought was a lion, decided to found a new city he called ''Singapura'', Sanskrit for '''Lion City'''. Alas, there have never been any lions anywhere near Singapore or elsewhere on Malaya, so the mysterious beast was more probably a tiger or wild boar. More historical records indicate that the island was settled at least two centuries earlier and was known as '''Temasek''', Javanese for "Sea Town", and an important port for the [[Sumatra]]n Srivijaya kingdom. However, Srivijaya fell around 1400 and Temasek, battered by the feuding kingdoms of [[Thailand|Siam]] and the [[Java]]nese Majapahit, fell into obscurity. As Singapura, it then briefly regained importance as a trading centre for the [[Malacca|Melaka]] Sultanate and later, the [[Johor]] Sultanate. However, Portuguese raiders then destroyed the settlement and Singapura faded into obscurity once more. The story of Singapore as we know it today thus began in 1819, when '''Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles''' made a deal with a claimant to the throne of the Sultanate of [[Johor]]: the British would support his claim in exchange for the right to set up a trading post on the island. Though the Dutch initially protested, an Anglo-Dutch treaty was signed in 1824 separating the Malay world into British and Dutch spheres of influence (resulting in the current [[Malaysia]]-[[Indonesia]] and Singapore-Indonesia borders). This treaty ended the conflict. The Dutch renounced their claim to Singapore and ceded their colony in [[Malacca]] to the British, in exchange for the British ceding their colonies on Sumatra to the Dutch. {{quickbar|location=LocationSingapore.png}} Well-placed at the entrance to the Straits of Malacca, straddling the trade routes between China, India, Europe, and Australia, Raffles' master stroke was to declare Singapore a '''free port''', with no duties charged on trade. As traders flocked to escape onerous Dutch taxes, the trading post soon grew into one of Asia's busiest, drawing people from far and wide. Along with [[Penang]] and Malacca, Singapore became one of the '''Straits Settlements''' and a jewel in the British colonial crown. Its economic fortunes received a further boost when palm oil and rubber from other parts of Malaya were processed and shipped out via Singapore. In 1867, the Straits Settlements were split off from [[British Raj|British India]] and made into a directly ruled Crown Colony. When [[Pacific War|World War II]] broke out, '''Fortress Singapore''' was seen as a formidable British base, with massive naval fortifications guarding against assault by sea. However, not only did the fortress lack a fleet - as most ships were tied up defending Britain from the Germans - but the Japanese wisely chose to cross Malaya by bicycle instead. Despite hastily turning their artillery around, this was something the British had not prepared for, and on 15 February 1942, with supplies critically low after less than a week of fighting, Singapore ignominiously surrendered. The colony's erstwhile rulers were packed off to Changi Prison, and tens of thousands of Singaporeans perished in the subsequent brutal occupation. The British returned in 1945, but it was clear that their time was coming to an end. Granted self-rule in 1955, Singapore briefly joined the [[Malaysia]]n Federation in 1963 when the British left, but was expelled in the aftermath of two bloody racial riots in 1964, because the Chinese-majority city was seen as a threat to Malay dominance. Consequently, when the island became independent on 9 August 1965, Singapore became the only country in the history of the modern world to gain independence against its own will. The subsequent 31 years of iron-fisted rule by the late prime minister '''Lee Kuan Yew''' saw Singapore's economy boom, with the country rapidly becoming one of the wealthiest and most developed in Asia despite its lack of natural resources, earning it a place as one of the four '''East Asian Tigers'''. Now led by Lee's son '''Lee Hsien Loong''', the ruling '''People's Action Party''' (PAP) continues to dominate the political scene with 83 out of 93 seats in Parliament in the 2020 general election. Societal restrictions have been loosened up though, with the government trying to shake off its staid image, and it remains to be seen how the delicate balancing act between political control and social freedom will play out. In modern times, Singapore has tried to position itself as a neutral state balancing the interests of major world powers such as the United States and China. This has made Singapore a popular alternative to Switzerland for diplomatically sensitive talks between foreign leaders, such as the meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou in 2015, and the meeting between American president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2018. ===People=== Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country and has diverse cultures despite its small size. Singaporeans make up two-thirds of the population. The largest group are the Chinese (about 75%), in which the largest subgroups are the Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese speakers, with Mandarin acting as the ''lingua franca'' of the community. Other notable dialect groups among the Chinese include the Hakkas, Hainanese, Foochows and Henghuas. Malays, who are comprised of descendants of Singapore's original inhabitants as well as migrants from present day Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, form about 14% of all Singaporeans. Indians form about 9% of residents. Among the Indians, Tamils form the largest group by far, though there are also significant numbers of speakers of other Indian languages such as Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi. The remainder are a mix of many other cultures, most notably the Eurasians who are of mixed European and Asian descent, and also the Peranakans or Straits Chinese, who are of mixed Chinese and Malay descent.[[File:Singapore skyline viewed from Gardens by the Bay East - 20120426.jpg|thumb|The Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer]] Singapore has always been an open country and at least a third of its population has arrived from elsewhere. They range from Burmese to Japanese to Thais and many others. There's also a large number of Filipinos, many of them working in the service industry or as domestic helpers. Throngs of happily smiling and chattering Filipinas may be seen in public spaces, one of which is a shopping mall named ''Lucky Plaza'' situated along Orchard Road, on Sundays when they take their only day off. However, a marked increase in migration from China and India has led to some simmering discontent and larger pockets of Mandarin-only speakers. Singapore is religiously diverse with no religious group forming a majority and religious freedom guaranteed by the constitution. [[Buddhism]] is the largest religion with about one-third of the population declaring themselves Buddhist. Other religions which exist in significant numbers include [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], [[Hinduism]] and Taoism. In addition to the "big five", there are also much smaller numbers of [[Sikhism|Sikhs]], [[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrians]], [[Judaism|Jews]], Baha'is and Jains. Some 17% of Singaporeans claim no religious affiliation. ===Climate=== {{Climate|janhigh=30.4|aprprecip=154.8|octlow=24.7|novlow=24.3|declow=24.0|janprecip=234.6|febprecip=112.8|marprecip=170.3|mayprecip=171.2|auglow=25.0|junprecip=130.7|julprecip=154.4|augprecip=148.9|sepprecip=156.5|octprecip=154.6|novprecip=258.5|decprecip=318.6|seplow=24.8|jullow=25.0|febhigh=31.7|octhigh=31.7|marhigh=32.0|aprhigh=32.3|mayhigh=32.2|junhigh=32.0|julhigh=31.3|aughigh=31.4|sephigh=31.4|novhigh=31.1|junlow=25.4|dechigh=30.2|units=Metric|janlow=23.9|feblow=24.3|marlow=24.6|aprlow=25.0|maylow=25.4|description=Source: [[:w:Singapore#Climate]]}} As Singapore is 1.17 degrees north of the Equator, its tropical weather is usually sunny with little in the way of distinct seasons. Rain falls almost daily throughout the year, usually in sudden, heavy showers that rarely last longer than an hour. However, most rainfall occurs during the northeast monsoon (November to January), occasionally featuring lengthy spells of continuous rain. Spectacular thunderstorms can occur throughout the year, any time during the day, so it's wise to carry an umbrella at all times, both as a shade from the sun or cover from the rain. Between May and October, forest fires in neighbouring [[Sumatra]] can also cause dense haze, although this is unpredictable and comes and goes rapidly: check with the [http://www.haze.gov.sg/Home.aspx National Environment Agency] for up-to-date conditions. The temperature averages around: * 30°C (86°F) daytime, 24°C (76°F) at night in December and January. * 32°C (90°F) daytime, 25°C (81°F) at night for the rest of the year. Singapore's lowest temperature ever was 19.4°C, recorded in 1934. The high temperature and humidity, combined with the lack of wind and the fact that temperatures stay high during the night, can take its toll on visitors from colder parts of the world. Bear in mind that spending more than about one hour outdoors can be very exhausting, especially if combined with moderate exercise. Singaporeans themselves shun the heat, and for a good reason. Many live in air-conditioned flats, work in air-conditioned offices, take the air-conditioned metro to air-conditioned shopping malls connected to each other by underground tunnels where they shop, eat, and exercise in air-conditioned fitness clubs, only venturing out early in the morning and at night. Follow their example if you want to avoid discomfort in the searing heat and humidity of Singapore. ===Units of measure=== Singapore is for the most part fully metricated, but two holdovers from the British imperial system are the measure of property sizes, which are still advertised in square feet, and clothing sizes, which are still advertised in inches. ===Politics=== Singapore is a parliamentary republic modelled on the British Westminster system, though unlike the bicameral British parliament, Singapore's parliament is a unicameral legislature made up of 93 popularly-elected members, and a small number of appointed members with limited voting rights. The president serves as Singapore's head of state and is popularly elected every six years, though the constitution requires that presidential candidates have served as a government minister, or as a CEO or chairman of the board of directors in a large company for a significant amount of time before being allowed to stand for election, effectively limiting the number of people who are qualified to be presidential candidates. The current president is Halimah binti Yacob, who was sworn in as Singapore's first female president in September 2017. The president's role is largely ceremonial, with the prime minister wielding the most authority in government. The prime minister is the head of government, and is typically the leader of the party with the most seats in parliament. The current prime minister is Lee Hsien Loong, leader of the People's Action Party (PAP), the only party that has governed since independence. Parliamentary elections are held every five years, depending on circumstances, and are regularly contested by opposition parties. Press control and restrictions on freedom of speech are a contributing factor against making any significant headway in unseating the ruling party. Nevertheless, Singapore's elections are generally free from corruption and electoral fraud. As of the 2020 general election, the only opposition party that has representation in parliament is the Workers' Party (WP). ===Holidays=== [[Image:Singapore CNY Tinsel.JPG|thumb|New Year decorations in Chinatown]] Singapore is a secular city state but due to its multicultural population, Singapore celebrates Chinese, Muslim, Indian, and Christian holidays. {{infobox|''Gong xi fa cai'' Singapore style|There are a few twists to the Singapore way of celebrating Chinese New Year, particularly the '''food''', which bears little resemblance to the steamy hotpots of frigid northern China. The top dish is ''bak kwa'' (肉干), sweet barbecued pork, followed closely by ''yu sheng'' (魚生), a salad of shredded vegetables and raw fish enthusiastically tossed into the air by all present. Favourite desserts are crumbly sweet pineapple tarts and gooey steamed ''nian gao'' (年糕) cakes. Red packets of money (红包 ''ang pow'') are still handed out generously, but unlike in China, in Singapore you only need to start paying up once married.}} The year kicks off with a bang on 1 January and '''New Year''', celebrated in Singapore just as in the West with a fireworks show and parties at every nightspot in town. Particularly famous are the wet and wild '''foam parties''' on the beaches of resort island [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]]. {{CNYdates}} Due to the influence of the Chinese majority, the largest event by far is '''Chinese New Year''' (农历新年) or, more politically correctly, '''Lunar New Year''', usually held in late January or early February. While this might seem to be an ideal time to visit, many smaller shops and eateries are closed for 2–3 days during the period, though convenience stores like 7-Eleven, supermarkets, department stores, cinemas, fast-food restaurants and high end restaurants will remain open. The whole festival stretches out for a full 15 days, but the frenzied build-up to the peak occurs just before the night of the new moon, with exhortations of ''gong xi fa cai'' (恭喜发财 "congratulations and prosper"), red tinsel, mandarin oranges and the year's zodiac animal emblazoned everywhere and crowds of shoppers queuing in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], where there are also extensive street decorations to add spice to the festive mood. The two following days are spent with family, and then life returns to normal ... except for the final burst of '''Chingay''', a colourful parade near the Singapore Flyer, held about ten days later. On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, the '''Dragon Boat Festival''' (端午节) is celebrated to commemorate a Chinese folk hero. As part of the celebrations, rice dumplings (肉粽 ''bak chang''), which in Singapore are sometimes wrapped in fragrant ''pandan'' leaves instead of the original bamboo leaves, are usually eaten. In addition, dragon boat races are often held at the Singapore River on this day. The seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar — usually August — starts off with a puff of smoke, as "hell money" is burned and food offerings are made to please the spirits of ancestors who are said to return to earth at this time. This is the '''Hungry Ghost Festival''' (中元节), when the living get together to stuff themselves and watch plays and Chinese opera performances. Following soon afterwards, the '''Mid-Autumn Festival''' (中秋节) on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (Sep/Oct) is also a major event, with elaborate lantern decorations &mdash; particularly at Gardens by the Bay and Jurong's [[Singapore/North and West|Chinese Garden]] &mdash; and '''mooncakes''' that are typically filled with lotus paste, nuts, and more consumed merrily. The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, known locally as '''Deepavali''', is celebrated around October or November and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] is brightly decorated for the occasion. At around January–February, one may witness the celebration of '''Thaipusam''', a Tamil Hindu festival in which male devotees would carry a ''kavadi'', an elaborate structure which pierces through various parts of his body, and join a procession from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Little India to the Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Tank Road. Female devotees usually join the procession carrying pots of milk instead. About one week before Deepavali is '''Thimithi''', the fire-walking festival where one can see male devotees walking on burning coals at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown. {{ramadandates}} The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan with fast-breaking festival '''Hari Raya Puasa''' (Eid-ul-Fitr) is a major occasion in Malay parts of town, particularly Geylang Serai on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], which is lit up with extensive decorations during the period. Another festival celebrated by the Malays is Eid-ul-Adha, known locally as '''Hari Raya Haji''', which is the period when Muslims make the trip to Mecca to perform in Hajj. In local mosques, lambs contributed by the faithful are sacrificed and their meat is used to feed the poor. '''Christmas Day''' is also a major festive occasion in Singapore, and Orchard road is extensively lined with street decorations for the occasion. Christian families in Singapore usually celebrate the occasion with the traditional British Christmas dinner, with ham, turkey and a yule log. However, the Eurasian community has its own unique Christmas meal tradition, which incorporates numerous uniquely Eurasian dishes such as devil's curry. Since 2011, at the request of the local rabbi, a menorah has also been installed along Orchard Road alongside the Christmas decorations every December for Hanukkah. The Buddhist '''Vesak Day''', celebrating the birthday of the Buddha Sakyamuni, and '''Good Friday''' round out the list of holidays. A more secular celebration occurs on 9 August, '''National Day''', when fluttering flags fill Singapore and spectacular National Day parades are held to celebrate independence. ===Events=== Singapore holds numerous events each year. Some of its famous festivals and events include the '''Singapore Food Festival''', the '''Singapore Formula One Grand Prix''', the '''Singapore Arts Festival''', the '''Chingay Parade''', the '''World Gourmet Summit''' and '''ZoukOut'''. '''Christmas''' is also widely celebrated in Singapore, a season where the city streets and shopping malls along its famous shopping belt, Orchard Road, are lit up and decorated in vibrant colours. In addition, the '''Singapore Jewel Festival''' attracts numerous tourists every year, and is a display of precious gems, famous jewels and masterpieces from international jewellers and designers. ==Talk== {{See also|Chinese phrasebook|Malay phrasebook|Tamil phrasebook|English language varieties}} {{infobox|Who are the people in your neighbourhood?|The Big 3 &mdash; Chinese, Malays and Indians &mdash; get all the press, but there are plenty of other communities with their own little neighbourhoods (or shopping malls) in Singapore: '''Arabs''': Arab St, of course<br> '''Burmese''': Peninsula Plaza, on North Bridge Rd<br> '''Mainland Chinese''': Waterloo St (Singapore's "new Chinatown")<br> '''Filipinos''': Lucky Plaza, on Orchard Rd<br> '''French''': Serangoon Gardens<br> '''Eurasians''': Katong<br> '''Indonesians''': City Plaza, near Paya Lebar MRT<br> '''Japanese''': Robertson Quay, especially the Great World City shopping mall, plus Cuppage Plaza, opposite the Somerset MRT and Takashimaya along Orchard Rd<br> '''Koreans''': Tanjong Pagar Rd<br> '''Peranakan Chinese''': Katong<br> '''Thais''': Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd<br> '''Vietnamese''': Joo Chiat Rd|}} [[File:Singapore Danger-Signs-01.jpg|thumb|A sign in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil]] [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] may be enshrined in the constitution as the "national language", but in practice the most common language is English, spoken by almost every non-elderly Singaporean with varying degrees of fluency. However, the distinctive local patois, '''Singlish''', may be hard to understand at times, as it incorporates slang words and phrases from other languages, including various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Tamil as well as English words whose pronunciation or meaning have been changed. Additionally, it has an odd way of structuring sentences, due to the original speakers being mostly Chinese, resulting in most Singlish sentences having Chinese grammar. Complex consonant clusters are simplified, articles and plurals disappear, verb tenses are replaced by adverbs, questions are altered to fit the Chinese syntax and non-English particles (especially the infamous "lah") appear: {| class="wikitable" |+Examples of Singlish sentences and respective English meanings !Singlish !English |- |''You wan beer or not? -- Dunwan lah, dring five bottle oreddi.'' |Do you want a beer? -- No, thanks; I've already had five bottles. |- |''Later wan go mall lepak abit? -- Ok, steady lah!'' |Do you want to chill at the mall for a while later? -- Ok, good! |- |''He today taiko, kena tekan by his boss, so jialat.'' |He was 'lucky' to be scolded by his boss today, seeming very much in trouble. |} Thanks to nationwide language education campaigns, most younger Singaporeans are, however, capable of speaking what the government calls "good English" (British) when necessary. Moreover, it is common for Singaporeans from more affluent backgrounds to attend university in the United Kingdom or United States. To avoid unintentional offence, it's best to start off with standard English and shift to simplified pidgin only if it becomes evident that the other person cannot follow you. Try to resist the temptation to sprinkle your speech with unnecessary Singlishisms. You'll get a laugh if you do it right, but it sounds patronising if you do it wrong. Some 35% of Singaporeans speak English at home. Singapore's other official languages are [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin Chinese]], [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]], and [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]], mostly spoken by the Singaporean Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnic groups respectively. Governmental offices are required by law to provide all services in all four official languages. Like English, the Mandarin spoken in Singapore has also evolved into a distinctive creole and often incorporates words from other Chinese dialects, Malay, and English, though all Singaporean Chinese are taught standard Mandarin in school. Various Chinese dialects (mostly [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]], though significant numbers also speak [[Teochew phrasebook|Teochew]] and [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]) are also spoken between older ethnic Chinese of the same dialect group, though their use has virtually died out among the younger generation; most people born after 1980 cannot speak them unless they were raised by their grandparents. Other Indian languages, such as [[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]] among the Sikhs, are also spoken. The official Chinese script used in Singapore is the simplified script used in mainland China. As such, all official publications (including local newspapers) and signs are in simplified Chinese, and it is simplified Chinese that is taught in schools. Some of the older generation still prefer traditional script, and the popularity of Hong Kong and Taiwanese pop culture means that younger people may also be familiar with it. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|All vaccinated travellers alongside those recovered within 90 days of travel can enter Singapore with any transportation mode without test requirements. It is strongly recommended to upload your vaccination certificate through the [https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ SG Arrival Card portal] up to 72 hours before arrival for an expedited immigration process. Unvaccinated travelers ages 13 and above are required to provide a travel insurance with a minimum coverage of $30,000 for COVID-19 medical charges and [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]] for 7 days after arrival at their own accommodation or in a selected hotel. |lastedit=2022-05-06}} [[File:Visa policy of Singapore.png|thumb|450px|Visa policy of Singapore]] ===Entry requirements=== Citizens of [[Australia]], the [[European Union]], [[New Zealand]], [[Norway]], [[South Korea]], [[Switzerland]] the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[United States of America|United States]] do not need a [[visa]] for stays of 90 days or less. Citizens of '''most other countries''' can stay without a visa for 30 days or less, so that's the case if your country is not named here. An '''exception''' is in place for citizens of the following countries who have to apply for an advance, '''online visa''': [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Belarus]], [[China]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[India]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Moldova]], [[North Korea]], [[Russia]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Ukraine]], and [[Uzbekistan]]. Citizens of [[Afghanistan]], [[Algeria]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Egypt]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Jordan]], [[Kosovo]], [[Lebanon]], [[Libya]], [[Mali]], [[Morocco]], [[Nigeria]], [[Pakistan]], [[Palestine]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Somalia]], [[Sudan]], [[Syria]], [[Tunisia]], and [[Yemen]] have to apply for an '''advance visa''' at a Singaporean embassy or consulate. Nationals of several former Soviet countries (Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and the Commonwealth of Independent States) are eligible for '''visa-free transit''' for up to 96 hours if you have an onward plane ticket. Nationals of India are also eligible but with more complicated requirements. No visa is required if you are only changing flights at Changi Airport as long as you don't leave the secure area. All foreigners above the age of 6 are electronically fingerprinted as part of immigration entry and exit procedures. This may be followed by a short interview conducted by the immigration officer. Entry will be denied if any of these procedures are refused. Most citizens of African and South American countries, and travellers who have recently been in a country with yellow fever, require a '''yellow fever vaccination certificate''' for entry into Singapore. Women from countries such as Ukraine may have trouble getting a visa, due to problems with "illegal activity" (presumably prostitution). Males who enter Singapore illegally or who overstay their permits by more than 14 days face a mandatory sentence of three strokes of the cane. {{infobox|Banned in Singapore|There's more to the list than just porn, firearms, and drugs, although not all of these restrictions are enforced in practice. * Littering * Smoking in non-smoking areas * Non-medical chewing gum/ bubble gum (not usually enforced) * Satellite dishes/ tampered radio receivers * Free standing billboards * Handcuffs, even if pink and fuzzy * Feeding pigeons or monkeys * Displaying foreign flags * Malaysian newspapers * Male gay sex (not usually enforced)}} Singapore has '''very strict drug laws''', and '''drug trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty''', which is also applied to foreigners. Even if you haven't entered Singapore and are merely transiting (i.e. changing flights without the need to clear passport control and customs) while in possession of drugs, you would still be subject to capital punishment. In Singapore, it is an offense even to have any drug metabolites in your system, even if they were consumed outside Singapore, and Customs occasionally does spot urine tests at the airport. In addition, bringing in explosives or firearms without a permit is also a capital offense in Singapore. '''Bring prescriptions for any prescribed medicines''' you may have with you, and '''obtain prior permission''' from the [http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_personal_medication_into_Singapore.html Singapore Health Sciences Authority]''' before bringing in any sedatives (e.g. Valium/diazepam) or strong painkillers (e.g. codeine ingredients)'''. If you can scan and attach all required documents (called for by HSA) to an e-mail note, you ''may'' receive written permission in as little as 10 days, certainly in 3–4 weeks. By regular mail from any great distance, allow a few months. Hippie types may expect a little extra attention from Customs, but getting a shave and a haircut is no longer a condition for entry. Duty free allowances for alcohol are one litre each of wine, beer and spirits, though the 1&nbsp;L of spirits may be replaced with 1&nbsp;L of wine or beer, unless you are entering from Malaysia. Travellers entering from Malaysia are not entitled to any duty free allowance. Alcohol may not be brought in by persons under the age of 18. There is ''no'' duty free allowance for '''cigarettes''': all cigarettes legally sold in Singapore are stamped "SDPC", and smokers caught with unmarked cigarettes may be fined $500 per pack. (In practice, though, bringing in one opened pack is usually tolerated.) If you declare your cigarettes or excess booze at customs, you can opt to pay the tax or let the customs officers keep the cigarettes until your departure. Importing non-medical '''chewing gum''' is illegal, but in practice customs officers would usually not bother with a few sticks for personal consumption. There is no restriction on the amount of money that can be brought in or out of Singapore. However, Singapore customs requires you to declare if you are bringing in or out anything more than $20,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, and you'll be asked to complete some paperwork. Not declaring exposes to you to arrest, heavy fines and possible imprisonment. '''Pornography''', '''pirated goods''' and publications by the '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' and the '''Unification Church''' may not be imported to Singapore, and all baggage is scanned at land and sea entry points. In theory, all entertainment media including movies and video games must be sent to the Board of Censors for approval before they can be brought into Singapore, but that is rarely if ever enforced for original (non-pirated) goods. Singapore no longer stamps passports for visitors. Instead, you will need to provide your e-mail address to immigration on entry, and your terms of entry will be sent to you electronically. ===By plane=== Singapore is one of Southeast Asia's largest aviation hubs, so unless you're coming from [[Peninsular Malaysia]] or [[Batam]]/[[Bintan]] in Indonesia, the easiest way to enter Singapore is by air. In addition to its flag-carrier, '''[http://www.singaporeair.com Singapore Airlines]''', which is widely regarded as one of the world's best airlines in terms of customer service, Singapore is also home to low-cost carriers such as '''[http://www.jetstar.com Jetstar Asia]''' and '''[http://www.flyscoot.com Scoot]'''. Singapore Airlines' flight to [[Newark Liberty International Airport‎‎|Newark]] (SQ22) is the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world, taking around 18 hours to cover a distance of 16,600 km (10,300 miles). In addition to the locals, every carrier of any size in Asia offers flights to Singapore, with pan-Asian discount carrier '''[http://www.airasia.com AirAsia]''' operating a dense network from Singapore. There are also direct services to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and even South Africa. Singapore is particularly popular on the "Kangaroo Route" between Australia and Europe, with airlines like '''[https://www.qantas.com Qantas]''' and '''[https://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' using Singapore as the main stopover point. In addition to the local airports, travellers from Malaysia or Indonesia can consider flying into [[Johor Bahru]] ({{IATA|JHB}}), [[Batam]] ({{IATA|BTH}}) or [[Tanjung Pinang]] ({{IATA|TNJ}}) instead, as flights to those airports are usually cheaper than to Changi or Seletar. The downside is that you'll have to pass through customs and immigration twice, and there are no direct transportation links between those airports and Singapore, meaning that you will have to arrange your own transportation. ====Changi Airport==== : ''Main article: [[Singapore Changi Airport]]'' {{Marker|type=go |lat=1.3573 |long=103.9885 |name= Changi Airport|url=http://www.changiairport.com|image=T3TransitArea.JPG|wikidata=Q32159}} ({{IATA|SIN}}) is the main airport and serves all commercial jet flights. It regularly shows up in "Best Airport" rankings and is big, pleasant, and well-organised, with remarkably fast immigration and baggage distribution. The airport is split into four main terminals (T1, T2, T3 and T4). Taxis are the fastest way to the city, and will cost about $20–30 including a $5 airport surcharge ($3 for off-peak hours). An additional 50% surcharge applies 1-6AM. You can refer to [https://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/ this site] for additional information on taxi rates and charges. On the MRT, it takes about 45 minutes to town with an easy transfer at Tanah Merah. A standard ticket to City Hall costs $2.30 + $0.10 non-refundable deposit, with trains running from 5:31AM to 11:18PM. ====Seletar Airport==== {{Marker|type=go|name=Seletar Airport|url=http://www.seletarairport.com/|lat=1.416944|long=103.867778 |image=Ramp Over View (4552227620).jpg |wikidata=Q1432865 |wikipedia=Seletar Airport}} ({{IATA|XSP}}) serves all turboprop flights and general aviation. Completed in 1928 and first used for civil aviation in 1930, it was Singapore's first airport. The only airline serving Seletar is Malaysia's '''[https://www.fireflyz.com.my/ Firefly]'''. The only practical means of access to Seletar is taxi, and trips from the airport incur a $3 surcharge. ===By road=== [[Image:JohorBahru Causeway.JPG|thumb|The Causeway, with [[Johor Bahru]] on the other side]] Singapore is linked by two land crossings to Peninsular Malaysia: The {{marker|type=go|name=''Causeway''|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor%E2%80%93Singapore_Causeway|lat= 1.4526|long=103.7691|image=Singapore-Johor_Causeway.jpg}} is a very popular and thus terminally congested entry point connecting Woodlands in the north of Singapore directly into the heart of [[Johor Bahru]]. Busy at the best of times, the Causeway usually experiences severe congestion on '''Friday evenings''' (towards Malaysia), '''Sunday evenings''' (towards Singapore) and '''around extended holiday periods'''. The Causeway can be crossed by buses, trains, cross-border taxis, privately-owned cars or motorcycles. As of 2022, the easiest mode of transportation within the Causeway is by transit bus; numerous 'Causeway Link', SBS Transit and SMRT buses ply along the Causeway. In addition, there are numerous cross-border express coach buses that link Johor Bahru directly with numerous locations within Singapore; they are offered by the 'Causeway Link', 'Transtar' and 'Singapore-Johor Express (SJE)' buses. A second crossing between Malaysia and Singapore, known as the {{marker|type=go|name=''Second Link''|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia%E2%80%93Singapore_Second_Link|lat= 1.3545|long=103.6281|image=Malaysia-Singapore_Second_Link_Linkedua.jpg}}, was built between Tuas in western Singapore and [[Iskandar Puteri]] in the western part of [[Johor]] state. Much faster and less congested than the Causeway, it is primarily used by the express bus services heading to [[Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Malacca]]. Bus services across are not as numerous as those which service the Causeway, and only Malaysian "limousine" taxis are allowed to cross it (and typicall charge $100+ for the privilege). '''Driving into Singapore''' with a foreign-registered car is complicated and expensive, involving running a gauntlet of road taxes, insurance coverage, toll transponders and more. In both directions, rental car agencies prohibit their cars from crossing the border or charge extra, so it's advisable to ditch your car on the other side of the border and cross into Singapore by plane or public transport. If you have your own wheels and insist on using them, see the Land Transport Authority's [https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/entering_and_exiting_singapore.html Entering & Exiting Singapore] guide for the administrative details. ===On foot=== Travellers may walk across the Causeway into Singapore from Johor Bahru, but be prepared for a very long walk as Malaysia's customs and immigration complex is now 2 km inland. Unlike the previous checkpoint, the current Malaysian immigration checkpoint was not set up for pedestrians, meaning that there are no pedestrian footpaths on the Malaysian side, and you will have to walk on the road alongside potentially dangerous and fast-moving vehicular traffic. Pedestrians are not allowed on the Second Link, not that there would be anything within walking distance on either side anyway. ===By bus=== '''Direct from Malaysian destinations''' There are buses from [[Kuala Lumpur]] (KL) and many other destinations in Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint and the Second Link at Tuas. There is no central bus terminal and different companies leave from all over the city. Major operators include: * {{listing | name=Aeroline | url=http://www.aeroline.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6258 8800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $47 one-way | content=Luxury buses with meal on-board, power sockets, lounge area etc, to Kuala Lumpur and [[Petaling Jaya]]. Departures from HarbourFront Centre. }} * {{listing | name=First Coach | url=http://www.firstcoach.com.my/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6822 2111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$33/55 single/return | content=No frills, but the buses have good legroom and use the Second Link. Another selling point is convenient public transport: buses depart from Novena Square (Novena MRT) in Singapore and arrive right next to (KJ 16) Bangsar LRT in Kuala Lumpur. }} * {{listing | name=NiCE | url=http://www.plusliner.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 5755 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Over 20 daily departures from Kuala Lumpur's old railway station. Double-decker NiCE 2 buses (27 seats) RM80, luxury NiCE++ buses (18 seats) RM88. Departures from Copthorne Orchid Hotel on Dunearn Rd. }} * {{listing | name=Transnasional | url=http://www.transnasional.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 2 6294 7034 (Malaysia) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Executive/economy buses RM80/35 | content=Malaysia's largest bus operator, offers direct buses from Singapore through the peninsula. Departures from Lavender St. }} * {{listing | name=Transtar | url=http://www.transtar.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6299 9009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Transtar's sleeper-equipped Solitaire ($63) and leather-seated First Class ($49) coaches offer frills like massaging chairs, onboard attendants, video on demand and even Wi-Fi. More plebeian SuperVIP/Executive buses are $25/39, direct service to [[Malacca]] and [[Genting]] also available. Departures from Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd (near Lavender MRT). }} Within the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area, numerous other bus operators also depart from the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) bus terminal. Most other operators have banded together in three shared booking portals. Many, but by no means all, use the Golden Mile Complex shopping mall near [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] as their Singapore terminal. * {{listing | type=listing | name=redbus | alt= | url=http://www.redbus.sg | email=support@redbus.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3158 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=redBus singapore includes many destinations bus tickets. }} * {{listing | name=Easybook | url=http://www.easybook.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6444 0745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Six bus companies including major budget operator Konsortium. }} * {{listing | name=Bus Online Ticket | url=http://www.busonlineticket.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another six companies, including major operator Fivestars Express, Hasry Express and AirAsia-affiliated StarMart. }} In general, the more you pay, the faster and more comfortable your trip. More expensive buses leave on time, use the Second Link, and do not stop along the way; while the cheapest buses may not be punctual, use the perpetually congested Causeway and might make more intercity stops. Book early for popular departure times like Friday evenings (heading from Singapore to Malaysia) and Sunday evenings (heading from Malaysia to Singapore), Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, etc., and factor in some extra time for the expected congestion at the border; congestion can be assessed from the traffic cameras on the [https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/traffic_information/traffic-cameras/woodlands.html#trafficCameras OneMotoring website]. An alternative to taking a direct "international bus", would be making the short hop to [[Johor Bahru]] and board domestic Malaysian long-distance express buses to various Malaysian destinations from the [[Johor Bahru|Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal]]. Besides having more optionality, fares are also much lower as you will be paying for a domestic fare in Malaysian ringgit, instead of the identical nominal amount in Singapore dollars. The downside is the time-consuming hassle (at least an additional hour of travelling time) of first getting to Johor Bahru and then getting to Larkin terminal on the outskirts of town. Another downside would also be the lack of domestic bus seats during festive seasons. '''From Johor Bahru to Woodlands, via Johor–Singapore Causeway''' {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Frequent Buses between Johor Bahru and Singapore''' ! Line !! Stops in Singapore !! Stops in JB !! Maximum Fare (from JB to SG) !Maximum Fare (from SG to JB) |- | [https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-1]|| Kranji MRT only || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || MYR 2.60 |SGD 2.60 |- | [https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-2]|| Queen St only (Bugis MRT) || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || MYR 4.80 |SGD 4.80 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-5] |Newton Circus only (Newton MRT) |Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 4.60 |SGD 4.60 |- | SBS Transit 170 || Queen St via Bukit Panjang MRT (Downtown MRT line along Bukit Timah Road) and Kranji MRT || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || identical SGD fare |SGD 2.08 (card) |- | SBS Transit 170X || Kranji MRT only || JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.05 (card) |- | SBS Transit 160 || Jurong East MRT via Kranji MRT || JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.88 (card) |- | SMRT 950 || Woodlands MRT via Marsiling MRT|| JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.25 (card) |- | [https://landtransportguru.net/singapore-johore-express/ Singapore-Johor Express (SJE)]|| Queen St only (Bugis MRT) || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint ||MYR 3.40 |SGD 3.30 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid0ArZ6dhkzdK5Z7n21Uc3XdJm8PikLwMPz8sSkcvaKQKaH8Z2yAod99qo6Ht9hnKMsl Transtar TS1] (10x daily) |Changi Airport Terminals 3,1,4 via Expo MRT, Woodlands MRT, Marsiling MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 13.00 |SGD 11.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid0777jUC5iEzvFMb3BTQStguMc3gvxThnqTuxo6y9qmp13xu9ESMdFXNSX3cCfLmnfl Transtar TS8] (13-14x daily) |Resorts World Sentosa via Outram Park MRT, Great World MRT, Orchard MRT, Stevens MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 10.00 |SGD 8.00 |- |[https://landtransportguru.net/busac7/ AC7] |Yishun MRT via Sembawang MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 6.00 |SGD 2.50 |} '''From Iskandar Puteri to Tuas, via Malaysia–Singapore Second Link''' {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Frequent Buses between Iskandar Puteri and Singapore''' ! Line !! Stops in Singapore !! Stops in Iskandar Puteri !! Maximum Fare (from IP to SG) !Maximum Fare (from SG to IP) |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/pcb.10166700042355727/10166700029815727 Causeway Link CW-3] |Jurong East MRT |Perling Mall, Bukit Indah 1, Bukit Indah 2, Horizon Hills via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 6.00 |SGD 5.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/pcb.10166700042355727/10166700029815727 Causeway Link CW-3S] |None (connects with CW3 only at 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint in Malaysia) |Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Sutera Mall, Nusa Bestari, Bukit Indah 1, Bukit Indah 2 via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 7.00 |SGD 5.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-7] |Tuas Link MRT only |Gelang Patah Sentral via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 4.50 |SGD 4.50 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid02SSA7vbBCNA7TteJzLEqaehBXrTseMUaya8PQhSpXtVuP8rCZuZrRXCsyPhtpdq37l Transtar TS6] (6x daily) |The Star Vista (Buona Vista MRT) via One-North MRT, Tuas Link MRT |Gelang Patah Sentral only |MYR 8.00 |SGD 6.00 |} The most common options to get from [[Johor Bahru]] and [[Iskandar Puteri]] are the buses listed in the table. There is a pattern of the bus routes: Singaporean-operated buses (SBS Transit, SMRT, SJE, Transtar) can only stop at one destination in Malaysia, while the Malaysian-operated [http://causewaylink.com.my Causeway Link] buses can only stop at one destination in Singapore. Terminals aside, all buses make two stops at Singapore immigration and at Malaysian immigration. At both immigration points, ''you must disembark with all your luggage'' and pass through passport control and customs, then board the next bus by showing your ticket. Expect a minimum of 30 minutes to clear both checkpoints during non-peak periods, with the expectation of an average clearing time of 1 hour during peak periods, 2 hours at the ends of extended holiday periods. To maximise train travel between downtown Singapore and Johor Bahru, the simplest option would be to take the MRT train within the downtown city area and disembark at Woodlands MRT, and then changing to the SMRT 950 bus to proceed to the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. Alternatively, another option would be to disembark at Kranji MRT, and then changing to the SBS 170X bus to proceed to the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. Another option to avoid congestion of the 170X and 950 bus routes during rush hour, would be to utilise other different SBS or SMRT buses that lead to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint bus stop, then walk 500m along the elevated footbridge to the Woodlands Checkpoint. ===By train=== Once the southern terminus of Malaysia's '''[http://www.ktmb.com.my Keretapi Tanah Melayu]''' (Malayan Railway or KTMB) network, the central Tanjong Pagar railway station has been decommissioned and KTMB trains now terminate at the JB Sentral railway station in [[Johor Bahru]], Malaysia. A shuttle service connects the only remaining Singaporean station in Woodlands, right next to the Causeway, with Johor Bahru Sentral. It is a 5-minute trip, but one-way tickets originating in Singapore will cost $5 while the reverse will cost RM5. From Woodlands, immigration formalities for both countries are carried out before boarding. From Johor Bahru, Malaysian immigration checks are conducted at JB Sentral before boarding, and Singapore immigration checks upon arrival at Woodlands. Taking immigration clearance time into account, the journey from Johor Bahru to Woodlands takes 30-60 minutes, while the reverse direction takes about 30 minutes. Shuttle trains will leave JB Sentral for Woodlands at 05:00, 05:25, 05:55, 06:20, 07:30, 08:40, 09:50, 11:20, 12:50, 14:20, 15:30, 16:40, 17:50, 19:00, 20:10, 21:20, 22:30 and leave Woodlands for JB Sentral at 07:20, 08:30, 09:40, 10:50, 12:20, 13:50, 15:20, 16:30, 17:40, 18:50, 20:00, 21:10, 22:20, 23:30. Gate opens 30 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before departure. On weekdays, the early morning departures from JB Sentral and evening departures from Woodlands cater to commuters working in Singapore, and sell out as soon as tickets are released for sale 30 days in advance. On weekends, morning departures from Woodlands and evening departures from JB Sentral are popular among day trippers to Johor Bahru, and sell out a few days before. If tickets are still available on the day of departure, they are sold up to 15 minutes before departure. For JB Sentral-Woodlands, at JB Sentral there are turnstiles installed at the departure gate (Gate A); scan the barcode or QR code on your ticket (can be one stored on a mobile device) to activate the turnstile. For Woodlands-JB Sentral, tickets bought online must be exchanged at the KTMB ticket counter before departure. For trains beyond Johor Bahru, see [[Johor Bahru#By train]] and [[Malaysia#By train]] for details. In addition, Singapore is also the terminus for the '''[https://www.belmond.com/eastern-and-oriental-express/ Eastern & Oriental Express]''', a luxury train that makes the trip from [[Bangkok]] in four days. It is very expensive, costing US$6,358 one-way. The Woodlands Train Checkpoint is unrelated to the Woodlands MRT station. From the Woodlands Train Checkpoint, you can take a bus to the Kranji, Marsiling or Woodlands MRT stations. Fortunately, the bus numbers to each MRT station are clearly signposted. To get to Woodlands Train Checkpoint from the MRT stations, however, you'll have to make sure the bus passes by "Woodlands Train Checkpoint", and not "Woodlands Checkpoint" which is the checkpoint facility for buses and other road vehicles without through access to the train checkpoint. Buses which pass by Woodlands Train Checkpoint include 170 (from Kranji MRT station), 856 (from Woodlands and Marsiling MRT stations), 903 and 911 (from Woodlands MRT station). Although 912 from Woodlands MRT station also passes by the train checkpoint, it does so by a very long route and therefore not recommended. ===By taxi=== [[File:201x Proton Persona (CM) Elegance 1.6 4-door sedan (Johor–Singapore cross border taxi, 01) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Johor-Singapore cross border taxi]] While normal Singaporean taxis are not allowed to cross into Malaysia and vice versa, specially licensed Singaporean taxis permitted to go to Larkin bus terminal (only) can be booked from Johor Taxi Service {{phone|+65 6296 7054}}, $80 one way), while Malaysian taxis, which can go anywhere in Malaysia, can be taken from the taxi terminal at Ban San St ($60 to charter, or $15/person if you share with others). In the reverse direction, towards Singapore, you can take Singaporean taxis from Larkin to any point in central Singapore ($60), while Malaysian taxis can only bring you to Ban San St ([[Malaysia#Money|RM]]120). The main advantage here is that you do not need to lug your stuff (or yourself) through Customs at both ends; you can just sit in the car. Private "limousine" transport services offer point-to-point services from anywhere in Singapore to anywhere in Malaysia, but these exist in a legal grey zone. The standard fare is $100 for Singapore to Johor Bahru for a 5-person Toyota Innova. Operators include [https://sgjbtaxi.sg/ SG-JB Taxi] and [https://www.sgmytaxi.com/ SGMYTAXI]. ===By boat=== Ferries link Singapore with the neighbouring [[Indonesia]]n province of [[Riau Islands]], and the [[Malaysia]]n state of [[Johor]]. Singapore has five ferry terminals which handle international ferries: {{marker|type=go|name=HarbourFront|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HarbourFront_(Singapore)|lat= 1.26394|long=103.82079|image=HarbourFront_Centre_2,_Aug_06.JPG}} (formerly World Trade Centre) near [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]], {{marker|type=go|name=Marina Bay Cruise Centre|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Cruise_Centre_Singapore|lat= 1.2662|long=103.8604|image=Costa_Victoria_docked_at_MBCCS.JPG}} in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]], {{marker|type=go|name=Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal|lat= 1.31405|long=103.98872|image=Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal entrance.jpg}} on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], as well as {{marker|type=go|name=Changi Point Ferry Terminal|lat= 1.39082|long=103.98757|image=Changi Point Ferry Terminal , Singapore - panoramio.jpg}}, at the eastern extremity of the island. '''Ferry terminal transit:''' *HarbourFront FT: Inside HarbourFront Centre shopping mall (alight at HarbourFront MRT station). *Marina Bay Cruise Centre: Alight at Marina South Pier MRT station and follow the signs to walk to the ferry terminal. Alternatively, take bus No. 400 from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, Exit C. *Tanah Merah FT: Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station and proceed to Exit B. From there, take bus No. 35 or 35M to the ferry terminal. Alternatively, alight at Bedok MRT station and proceed to the adjacent Bedok Bus Interchange, where the two bus services originate from. *Changi Point FT: Take bus No. 2, 29, 59 or 109 to Changi Village Bus Terminal and walk to the ferry terminal located nearby. ====From Indonesia==== '''From [[Batam]]:''' Ferries from [[Batu Ampar]] ([http://batamferryterminal.com Harbour Bay Ferry terminal)], [[Sekupang]] and [[Waterfront City]] ([[Teluk Senimba]]) use '''HarbourFront''' FT, while ferries from [[Nongsapura]] use '''Tanah Merah''' FT. Ferries from Batam Centre use both ferry terminals. Operators at Harbourfront include: * {{listing | name=Indo Falcon | alt= | url=http://www.indofalcon.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6278 3167 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= Hourly ferries to '''Batam Centre''', fewer to '''Waterfront City'''. This company does not operate from Sekupang. Similar fares. }} [[File:Horizon Fast Ferry Business class.jpg|thumb|Batam Ferry]] * {{listing | name=Horizon Fast Ferry | alt= | url=http://horizonfastferry.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6276 6711 | tollfree= |fax=| hours= | price= S$32/48 one-way/round-trip, including terminal fees | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-01 | content=Operates 16 trips from Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal and Batu Ampar. Fares are similar to the other companies. }} * {{listing | name=Dino/Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6270 0311 (in Harbourfront), +62 778 467793 (in Batam Centre), +62 778 470344 (in Batam Centre), +62 778 325085 (in Sekupang), +62 778 3250856 (in Sekupang), +62 778 381150 (in Waterfront City) | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way, S$39-50 round-trip including fees (lower prices for late night departures, higher prices for peak times) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also hourly ferries from '''Harbour Bay Ferry terminal''', fewer ferries from '''Sekupang''' and '''Waterfront City'''. }} * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$49 two-way including fees (depending on departure time) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=btc@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 778 465 55 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} At Tanah Merah: * {{listing | name=Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6270 0311 (Singapore), +62 778 761071 (in Nongsa) | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way, S$39-50 round-trip including fees (lower prices for late night departures, higher prices for peak times) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content=Ferries to multiple locations on Batam }} * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way including fees (higher mid-day, lower mornings and evenings) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=tmft@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6331 4122 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} '''From [[Bintan]]:''' All ferries from Bintan use Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. For [[Tanjung Pinang]], there are four or five departures per day from each of the two companies operating the route. About S$30 one-way including taxes and surcharges. * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$31 one-way including fees | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=tmft@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$27-29 one way including fees (promo and normal fares) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} For [[Bintan Resorts]] (Bandar Bentan Telani) * {{listing | name=Bintan Resort Ferries | alt= | url=http://www.brf.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6542 4369| tollfree= | hours=operates five ferries from Tanah Merah FT on weekdays, increasing to 7 during weekends | price=$34.60/50.20 one-way/return peak period, $26.60/39.20 one-way/return off-peak including taxes and fuel surcharge. | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Mozaic | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6542 4369| tollfree= | hours=Runs 14 times per week, only to Bintan Lagoon Resort | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} '''From [[Karimun]]:''' [[Tanjung Balai]] is served by Sindo Ferry from Harbourfront, with 2 ferries a day at $25/50 one-way/return including taxes and fuel surcharge - but check for current info. ====From Malaysia==== Ferry services to neighboring Malaysia are surprisingly limited. * {{listing | name=Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=June 2022 | content=Scheduled to operate a ferry service from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in [[Johor]] starting from 7th July 2022. }} * {{listing | name=Changi Point Ferry Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Changi-Point-Ferry-Terminal/176729579009815 | email= | address=Changi Village, 51 Lorong Bekukong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6545 2305, +65 6545 1616 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bumboats shuttle between Changi Point Ferry Terminal at and [[Pengerang]], a village at the southeastern tip of [[Johor]]. Boats ($10 per person, $2 per bicycle one-way) operate 7AM-7PM and leave when they reach the 12-passenger quota. ''As of 2022, this service remains suspended due to COVID.'' }} ====Cruises==== '''[http://www.starcruises.com/ Star Cruises]''' offers multi-day cruises from Singapore to points throughout Southeast Asia, departing from '''HarbourFront Ferry Terminal'''. Itineraries vary widely and change from year to year, but common destinations include [[Malacca]], [[Klang]] (Kuala Lumpur), [[Penang]], [[Langkawi]], [[Redang]] and [[Tioman]] in [[Malaysia]], as well as [[Phuket]], [[Krabi Province|Krabi]], [[Ko Samui]] and [[Bangkok]] in [[Thailand]]. There are also several cruises every year to [[Borneo]] (Malaysia), [[Sihanoukville]] (Cambodia), [[Ho Chi Minh City]] (Vietnam) and even some 10-night long hauls to [[Hong Kong]]. An all-inclusive 2-night cruise may cost as little as $400 per person in the cheapest cabin class if you book early, but there are many surcharges for services. Non-residents may be charged significantly higher rates. Singapore is also a popular stop for round-the-world and major regional cruises including those originating from as far as [[Japan]], [[China]], [[Australia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. Many of those cruises embark/disembark passengers here during all-day or over-night port visits, while others stop for perhaps just a day. Check with cruise companies and sellers for details. Ships use the same two terminals noted above for ferries. ==Get around== [[Image:Central Singapore MRT.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Geographic map of MRT lines in the city centre]] Getting around Singapore is easy: the public transportation system is extremely easy to use and taxis are reasonably priced - when you can get one. Very few visitors rent cars. [https://citymapper.com/singapore?lang=en CityMapper Singapore], Google Maps, and Apple Maps are all capable of figuring out the fastest route by MRT and bus and even estimating taxi fares between any two points. ===Ticketing=== The easiest way to pay for all public transport is to use '''any contactless Visa or Mastercard''', which you can use to tap on and off any trains and buses. All trips can be viewed and statements can be downloaded by creating a [https://simplygo.transitlink.com.sg/FAQs TransitLink SimplyGo] account. However, for foreign-issued contactless bank cards, an additional $0.60 per day is charged for each card, as an administrative fee to offset higher processing costs. '''Mobile phones''' with Apple Pay or Google Pay NFC payments work as well. Alternatively, pick up an '''[http://www.ezlink.com.sg EZ-link]''' or '''[https://www.nets.com.sg/personal/retail-payments/nets-prepaid-card/ NETS Prepaid]''' contactless RFID farecard at any train station or 7-Eleven store: the EZ-link card costs $12 (including $7 stored value) whilst the NETS Prepaid card costs $10 (including $5 stored value), and the card can be "topped up" in increments of $2 or more. These travel cards can be topped up using cash, credit or debit cards at ticketing machines located in train stations, or by cash at convenience stores. If you are leaving Singapore and you have some money on your card, you can go to any TransitLink ticket office for a refund, minus a $5 processing fee. You may see advertisements for '''[https://thesingaporetouristpass.com.sg/type-of-passes/ the Singapore Tourist Pass] (STP)''', which gives you unlimited rides for $10/16/20 for 1/2/3 days respectively, plus some discounts for attractions. However, given that most trips only cost $1.00-2.50, you would need to use the public transport system often during your stay, for the STP to be worthwhile. Single tickets paid in cash can only be purchased for buses, but is costlier than the regular card fare and is therefore not recommended. Furthermore, it is a hassle as it delays everyone else and the driver has to count fare stages to tell you how much you need to pay. In addition, no change is given for the bus and you will need to buy a separate ticket if you intend to transfer to another bus later in your journey. ===By rail=== [[File:Singapore MRT LRT system map Wikivoyage.png|thumb|upright=1.9|MRT and LRT system map]] The '''MRT''' (Mass Rapid Transit) and '''LRT''' (Light Rail Transit) are trains that are the main trunk of Singapore's transit system. They are a cheap and fairly reliable mode of transportation, and the network covers most points of interest for the visitor. While it's easiest to use an EZ-link card or contactless payments (see above), all stations are equipped with ticket machines that dispense single-ride paper tickets. Each ticket can be reused up to 6 times within 30 days, just place it on the reader when buying your next ride. Using any ticket or card is easy, just tap the reader at the ticket gate when entering and exiting paid areas of stations. All lines are seamlessly integrated, even if the lines are operated by different transport companies, so you do not need to buy a new ticket or go through multiple gates to transfer between different operators' lines. The MRT stations are clean and equipped with free toilets. All stations have screen doors, so there is no risk of falling onto the tracks. The North-East Line, Circle Line, Downtown Line LRT and all upcoming lines are operated automatically without a driver, so it is worth walking up to the front of the train to look out of the window and enjoy the view! Eating and drinking is '''prohibited''' in the stations and trains, with offenders being liable for a $500 fine. When using escalators, '''stand on the left''' to allow those in a hurry to pass on the right. ===By bus=== [[File:SMB1495J SMRT Buses MAN NL323F.jpg|thumb|right|SMRT bus]] [[File:SBS6593S on 63M.jpg|thumb|right|SBS Transit bus]] '''Buses''' connect various corners of Singapore, but are slower and harder to use than the MRT. Their main advantage is you get to see the sights rather than a dark underground tunnel, partly if you can snag a front seat on a double-decker. On a long distance bus, frequent stops and slow speeds may mean your journey could take two to three times as long as the same trip via MRT. You can pay cash (coins) in buses, but the fare stage system is quite complex (it's easiest to ask the driver for the price to your destination), you are charged substantially more and there is no provision for getting change. Payment with EZ-Link or NETS Prepaid card is therefore the easiest method: tap your card against the reader at the front entrance of the bus when boarding, and a maximum fare is deducted from the card. When you alight, tap your card again at the exit, and the difference is refunded. Make sure you tap out, or you'll end up paying the maximum fare. Inspectors occasionally prowl buses to check that everybody has paid or tapped, so those who are on tourist day passes should tap before sitting down. Dishonest bus commuters risk getting fined $20 for not paying or underpaying fares (by premature tapping-out) and $50 for improper use of concession cards. Another advantage of EZ-link or NETS Prepaid cards is that you will be able to enjoy distance-based fares and avoid the boarding fee. After midnight ''on Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public holidays'', the '''[http://smrt.com.sg/Journey-with-Us/Buses/Special-Bus-Routes-Information NightRider]''' and [https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_niteowl.aspx '''Nite Owl'''] bus services are a fairly convenient way of getting around, with 13 lines running every 20 to 30 mins. All services drive past the major nightlife city districts of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Mohamed Sultan and Orchard before splintering off. The fare is between $4.00 to $4.40, the EZ-link card and Nets Flashpay cards are accepted but the Singapore Tourist Pass is not valid on this line. As mentioned earlier, '''[https://gothere.sg Gothere.sg]''' and its associated paid [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gothere-sg/id348131804 iOS app] ($4) will give you options as to which buses will take you from your origin or destination. ===By ride hailing app=== Ride hailing apps have largely supplanted taxis in Singapore. The two biggest players are [https://www.grab.com/sg/ '''Grab'''], which acquired Uber's Singaporean assets in 2018, and [https://www.go-jek.com/sg/ Gojek]. Rides are generally reasonably priced, with most off-peak rides in the city center clocking in around $10, although during busy periods (Friday nights, when it rains, etc) surge fares can be much higher. Most international credit/debit cards are accepted on the app, and cash payments are also possible. Other ride sharing apps include [http://www.rydesharing.com/sg/ Ryde] and [https://tada.global/ Tada]. ===By taxi=== [[File:2016 Hyundai Ioniq (AE) Hybrid liftback, CityCab (2017-11-29).jpg|thumb|right|Citycab Taxi]] [[File:2016 Hyundai i30 (GD3 Series II) Tourer, SilverCab (2017-11-28).jpg|thumb|right|SilverCab Taxi]] '''Taxicabs''' use meters and are reasonably priced and honest. Outside weekday peak hours, trips within the city centre should not cost you more than $10 and even a trip right across the island from Changi to Jurong will not break the $35 mark. If you are in a group of 3 or 4, it's sometimes cheaper and faster to take a taxi than the MRT. ComfortDelgro, the largest operator, has a '''CDG Zig''' [https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/ booking app] that lets you order and pay for your taxi rides ridehail-style, including the option of a "ComfortRide" fixed price instead of running the meter, or you can call the unified booking system at {{phone|+65 6-DIAL-CAB}}. Hailing a taxi on the street or at a taxi stand lets you avoid the $2.30-3.30 booking fee though. Taxi pricing is largely identical across all companies at $3.00-3.90 as a flag down rate (depending on the type of vehicle used), which lasts you 1&nbsp;km before increments of $0.22 per 400&nbsp;m (for the first 10&nbsp;km) or $0.22 per 350&nbsp;m (after the first 10&nbsp;km). Watch out for surprises though: there are a myriad of peak hour (25%), late night (50%), central business district ($3), trips from airport or the casinos ($3–5 during peak hours), and Electronic Road Pricing surcharges, which may add a substantial amount to your taxi fare. All such charges are shown on the bottom right-hard corner of the meter, recorded in the printed receipt and explained in tedious detail in a sticker on the window; if you suspect the cabbie is trying to pull a fast one, call the company and ask for an explanation. There is no surcharge for trips ''to'' the airport. While all taxis are equipped to handle (and are required to accept) credit cards, in practice many cabbies do not accept electronic payment. Always ask before getting in. Paying by credit card will incur an additional surcharge of 17%. As usual in Singapore, tips are not expected. In the Central Business District, taxis may pick up passengers only at taxi stands (found outside any shopping mall) or buildings with their own driveways (including virtually all hotels). Outside the centre, you're free to hail taxis on the street or call one to your doorstep. At night spots featuring long queues, such as Clarke Quay, you may on occasion be approached by touts offering a quick flat fare to your destination. This is illegal and very expensive but reasonably safe for you. (Drivers, on the other hand, will probably lose their job if caught.) Some Singapore taxi drivers have very poor geographical knowledge and may expect you to know where they should go, so it may be helpful to bring a map of your destination area or directions on finding where you wish to go. Some cabbies may also ask you which route you want to take; most are satisfied with "whichever way is faster". ===By trishaw=== '''Trishaws''', three-wheeled bicycle taxis, haunt the area around the Singapore River and Chinatown. Geared purely for tourists, they should be avoided for serious travel as locals do not use them. There is little room for bargaining: short journeys cost $10–20 and an hour's sightseeing charter about $50 per person. ===By boat=== [[File:Bumboat, Singapore.jpg|thumb|right|Bumboat]] Tourist-oriented '''bumboats''' cruise the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]], offering point-to-point rides starting from $3 and cruises with nice views of the CBD skyscraper skyline starting from $13. Bumboats also shuttle passengers from '''Changi Point Ferry Terminal''' to [[Singapore/East Coast#Do|Pulau Ubin]] ($2.50 one-way), a small island off Singapore's northeast coast which is about as close as Singapore gets to unhurried rural living. Ferries to the southern islands of Kusu Island and St John's Island depart from '''Marina South Pier'''. Sister's Islands and Pulau Hantu are also open to the public, though there are no scheduled ferries there; you will need to charter a boat from Marina South Pier and West Coast Pier respectively. ===By car=== [[File:PIEroadsign-Singapore-20060727.jpg|thumb|Going to Kranji Expressway via the Pan Island Expressway? Turn right for "PIE (KJE)". Visiting the Nanyang Technological University or National Institute of Education? Go straight ahead.|alt=Typical road sign along expressways in Singapore]] Car rental is not a popular option for visitors to Singapore, as public transport covers virtually the entire island and it's generally cheaper to take taxis all day than to rent. You will usually be looking at upwards for $100 per day for the smallest vehicle from the major rental companies, although local ones can be cheaper and there are sometimes good weekend prices available. This does not include petrol at around $2/litre or electronic road pricing (ERP) fees, and you'll usually need to pay extra to drive to [[Malaysia]]. If you plan on touring Malaysia by car, it makes much more sense to head across the border to [[Johor Bahru]], where both rentals and petrol are half price, and you have the option of dropping your car off elsewhere in the country. This also avoids the unwelcome extra attention that Singapore licence plates tend to get from thieves and greedy cops. Foreign licences in English or from other ASEAN member countries are valid in Singapore for up to a year from your date of entry, after which you will have to convert your foreign licence to a Singapore version. Other foreign licences must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official English translation (usually available from your embassy) to be valid. Singaporeans drive on the left (like their Indonesian, Malaysian & Thai neighbours) and the legal driving age is 18. Roads in Singapore are in excellent condition and driving habits are generally good compared to other countries in the region, with most people following the traffic rules due to stringent enforcement, although road courtesy tends to be sorely lacking and occasionally haphazard driving may be encountered. The speed limit is 90&nbsp;km/h (56 mph) on major expressways (with the exception of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) being 80 km/h (50 mph) ) and typically 50&nbsp;km/h (31 mph) on most medium-sized roads. While signs are usually good, expressways are almost universally referred to ''only'' by acronym, so the Pan Island Expressway is "PIE", the East Coast Parkway is "ECP", etc. Parking is tolerably easy to find but very rarely free, with rates varying depending on time, day of week, and location, from around $3/hour at private CBD carparks to $1/hour at public carparks, usually payable with the CashCard. ERP payments require a stored-value CashCard, which is usually arranged by the rental agency, but it's your responsibility to ensure it has enough value. ERP gantries are activated at different times, usually in the expected direction of most cars. As a rule of thumb, gantries found in roads leading to the CBD are activated during the morning rush hour while gantries found in roads exiting the CBD are activated during the evening rush hour. Passing through an active ERP gantry with insufficient value will mean that an alert is sent to your registered address. You will need to pay an administrative fee in addition to the difference between the remaining amount and the actual charge. You have a limited time to settle this, or the penalty becomes harsher. ''All'' passengers must wear seat belts and using a phone while driving is banned. Drink-driving is not tolerated: the maximum blood alcohol content is 0.08%, with roadblocks set up at night to catch offenders, who are heavily fined and possibly jailed. Even if your blood alcohol level does not exceed the legal limit, you can still be charged with drunk driving if the police are convinced that your ability to control the vehicle has been compromised by the presence of alcohol (e.g., if you are involved in a collision). The police conduct periodic roadblocks and speed cameras are omnipresent. Fines will be sent by mail to you or your rental agency, who will then pass on the cost with a surcharge. If stopped for a traffic offence, don't even ''think'' about trying to bribe your way out; corruption is a more serious offence within Singapore. {{infobox|By thumb|[[Hitchhiking]] is virtually unheard of in Singapore, and given the small size of the country and its cheap, ubiquitous public transport, it's hardly necessary.}} ===By bicycle=== Using bicycles as a substitute for public transportation is possible, but challenging. While the city is small and its landscape is flat, it can be difficult to predict how ridable a route will be without scoping it out first. Buses, taxis, and motorists stopping to drop off or pick up passengers rarely check for cyclists before merging back onto the roadway, which makes certain routes especially treacherous. The ubiquitous road works around Singapore can also make cycling more hazardous when temporary road surfaces are not kept safe for biking, portable traffic barriers make it hard for vehicles to see cyclists, and construction teams directing traffic are unsure of how to deal with cyclists on the roadway. Cycling paths are quite common in suburban areas (heartlands) but uncommon in the city centre. They are marked either with a bicycle symbol or with "PCN" (Park Connector Network). The maximum speed limit for bicycles in cycling paths is 25 km/h; however, in several sections the cycling paths merge with pedestrian paths, reducing the max. speed to 10 km/h, which is also the maximum speed for bikes in pedestrian-only paths. It's also common to have pedestrians using cycleways, so in practice it is often needed to reduce speed even at non-shared cycling paths. An up-to-date map of cycling paths and other important bicycle route information such as road crossing points can be found in [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1d-f3wTmqM3jmT7C1LtTzorsRbGw&ll=1.3510262698731852%2C103.95454422053353&z=14 this Google Map]. Bicycle parking lots, like cycleways, can easily be found in suburban areas, such as near MRT stations, public housing states, large shopping malls and town centres, but aren't that common in the city centre. The only cycling path suitable for sports cycling is the [https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/projects/widening-of-tanah-merah-coast-road-and-proposed-new-road-between-tanah-merah-coast-road-and-aviation-park-road.html Tanah Merah Coast Road cycling lane] around Changi Airport. Since the cycling lane is on-road, it is not subject to the 25 km/h speed limit. Small folding bicycles may be taken on the MRT during certain times of the day, but large bicycles are a no-no. Bicycles may cross the causeway to Malaysia (on motorbike lanes), but are not allowed on expressways. Singapore has an app-based bike sharing system operated by private companies, with [https://www.sgbike.com.sg/ '''SG Bike'''] the biggest player. ===By e-scooter=== Known locally as Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), e-scooters are legal in Singapore, but they are '''prohibited on roads''' and scooters with handlebars are also prohibited on pedestrian-only paths. In practice, this means they're only usable in the suburbs and not a practical option for tourists. ===On foot=== Singapore is very pedestrian-friendly. In the main business district and on main roadways, pavements and pedestrian crossings are in good shape and plentiful, and by Asian standards drivers are generally careful and willing to give way at marked crossings. Jaywalking is illegal and punished with fines of $25 and up to three months in jail. This is however not commonly enforced unless doing so in front of law enforcement. An unavoidable downside, though, is the tropical '''heat and humidity''', which leaves many visitors sweaty and exhausted, so do as the locals do and bring along a little towel, a bottle of water and even an umbrella to protect against the searing heat. Also, afternoon thunderstorms are fairly common during the monsoon season. It's best to get an early start, pop into air-conditioned shops, cafes and museums to cool off or take shelter from rain, and plan on heading back to the shopping mall or hotel pool before noon. Alternatively, after sundown, evenings can also be comparatively cool. On the upside, the fact that the sun is often covered in clouds and shaded by trees and greenery along roads means that you won't get as easily [[Sunburn and sun protection|sunburnt]] as otherwise at these latitudes. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wear linen or polyester-made clothing which wick away sweat faster, as cotton-made clothing is usually soaked with high amounts of sweat that were a result from the high heat and humidity. A useful tip to combat the tropical weather is to look out for air-conditioned underground pedestrian crossings. These climate-controlled walkways are plentiful and often between shopping malls and high-rise office buildings. In addition, look out for the pedestrian walkways connecting to underground MRT stations. Some stations can have up to 25 different walkways connecting to different entrances/exits in the area, creating an extensive network of walkways around the downtown core that gives one the impression of a city underneath the city. Classic walks in Singapore include walking [[Singapore/Riverside|down the river]] from the Merlion through the Boat and Clarke Quays, walking around the entire perimeter of Marina Bay, trekking along the [[Southern Ridges Walk]] or just strolling around [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]], [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] or [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]. === By autonomous (driverless) vehicle === In 2016, Singapore became the first country in the world to trial on-demand '''driverless taxis''', allowing passengers to book a ride in a self-driving vehicle through the '''Grab''' ride-hailing app by selecting the "robo-car" fleet icon during booking. However, the current trial is limited to the one-north business district in Singapore, so you'll likely need to make a detour to try this out. A tourist-friendly alternative is the [http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/plan-your-visit/tours-and-trails/outdoor-garden-cruiser-tours.html '''AutoRider'''] at the Gardens by the Bay, Asia's first fully operational self-driving vehicle. Tourists can ride the driverless vehicle between Bayfront Plaza and the Flower Dome to see more of the Gardens. On-board commentary is also provided so passengers can learn more about self-driving vehicle technology and the garden surroundings. Visitors need to collect a timeslot coupon from the AutoRider counter at '''Bayfront Plaza''' before purchasing tickets. Tickets ($5 per individual) are sold on a time-allocated basis. ==See== {{infobox|Otterly cute!|[[File:Otters in Singapore.jpg|thumb|An otter family after a swim]] After the Singapore River and its tributaries were cleaned up in the 1990s, '''smooth-coated otters''' have made their way back to Singapore and into the hearts of its residents. Most active at dawn and dusk, they can most frequently be spotted around the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Kallang River]] (including the Gardens by the Bay) and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, catching fish and squeakily trooping across pathways. Just don't get too close: they have viciously sharp teeth and are protective of their young. [https://www.facebook.com/OtterWatch OtterWatch] on Facebook is a good place to keep up to date on otter sightings.}} Sights in Singapore are covered in more detail under the various districts. Broadly speaking: * ''Beaches and tourist resorts'': Head to one of the three beaches on [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] or its southern islands. Other beaches can be found on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]. * ''Culture and cuisine'': See [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for Chinese treats, [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] for Indian flavours, [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang Serai]] for a Malay experience or the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] for delicious seafood, including the famous chilli and black pepper crab. * ''History and museums'': The Bras Basah area east of [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] and north of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]] is Singapore's colonial core, with historical buildings and museums. * ''Nature and wildlife'': Popular tourist attractions '''Singapore Zoo''', '''Night Safari''', '''Jurong Bird Park''' and the '''Botanic Gardens''' are all in the [[Singapore/North and West|North and West]]. For something closer to the city, visit the futuristic '''Gardens by the Bay''' in the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina]] district, behind the Marina Bay Sands. Finding "real" nature is a little harder, but the '''Bukit Timah Nature Reserve''' (in the same district as the zoo) has more plant species than that in the whole of North America, and is also home to a thriving population of wild monkeys. '''Pulau Ubin''', an island off the [[Singapore/East Coast|Changi Village]] in the east, is a flashback to the rural Singapore of yesteryear. City parks full of locals jogging or doing tai chi can be found everywhere. See [[Botanical tourism in Singapore]] for details on where to see trees and plants. * ''Skyscrapers and shopping'': The heaviest shopping mall concentration is in [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]], while skyscrapers are clustered around the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]], but also check out [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] and [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] to see where Singaporeans shop. * ''[[Places of worship in Singapore|Places of worship]]'': Don't miss this aspect of Singapore, where Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism all exist in sizeable numbers. Religious sites can be easily visited and welcome non-followers outside of service times. Particularly worth visiting include: the vast '''Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery''' near [[Singapore/North and West|Ang Mo Kio]]/Bishan, the colourful Hindu '''Sri Mariamman Temple''' in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], the psychedelic '''Burmese Buddhist Temple''' in [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and the stately Masjid Sultan in [[Singapore/Bugis|Arab Street]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Three days in Singapore]] &mdash; A three-day sampler set of food, culture and shopping in Singapore, easily divisible into bite-size chunks. * [[Southern Ridges Walk]] &mdash; An easy scenic 9&nbsp;km stroll through the hills and jungles of southern Singapore. Highlights of the trail include a 36 m high Henderson Waves pedestrian bridge providing a stunning view of the sea beyond the jungle. [[Image:SouthernRidges HendersonWaves.JPG|thumb|Henderson Waves]] ==Do== While you ''can'' find a place to practice nearly any sport in Singapore &mdash; golfing, surfing, scuba diving, even ice skating and snow skiing &mdash; due to the country's small size your options are rather limited and prices are relatively high. For watersports in particular, the busy shipping lanes and sheer population pressure mean that the sea around Singapore is murky, and most locals head up to [[Tioman|Pulau Tioman]], [[Sibu Island]] (Malaysia) or [[Bintan]] (Indonesia) instead. On the upside, there is an abundance of dive shops in Singapore, and they often arrange weekend trips to good dive sites off the East Coast of Malaysia, so they are a good option for accessing some of Malaysia's not-so touristy dive sites. ===Culture=== [[Image:Esplanade theatre.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Theatres by the Bay|315x315px]] On the cultural side of things, Singapore has been trying to shake off its boring, buttoned-down reputation and attract more artists and performances. The star in Singapore's cultural sky is the '''Esplanade''' theatre in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]], a world-class facility for performing arts and a frequent stage for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Pop culture options are rapidly growing and Singapore's home-grown arts scene is undergoing a second renaissance, with local English-language acts like The Sam Willows and Gentle Bones joining local Chinese pop starlets Stefanie Sun and JJ Lin on the scene. Any bands and DJs touring Asia are also pretty much guaranteed to perform in Singapore. Going to the '''movies''' is a popular Singaporean pastime, but look for "M18" (age 18 and above only) or "R21" ratings (age 21 and above only) if you like your movies with fewer cuts. The big four theatre chains are '''[http://www.cathay.com.sg Cathay]''', '''[https://carnivalcinemas.sg/ Carnival Cinemas]''', '''[http://www.gv.com.sg/ Golden Village]''' and '''[http://www.shaw.sg/ Shaw Brothers]'''. For a taste of Singapore through film, Jack Neo's popular comedies showcase the foibles of Singaporean life, while directors like K. Rajagopal, Boo Jun Feng, and Tan Pin Pin are ushering in a new wave of contemporary film art in Singapore. For [[European classical music|classical music]], Singapore is home to the '''[http://www.sso.org.sg/ Singapore Symphony Orchestra]''', which is mainly based in the Esplanade concert hall, though it does hold free concerts in the Singapore Botanic Gardens every year. The '''[http://www.tangquartet.com/ T'ang Quartet]''' is a highly-acclaimed professional string quartet based in Singapore, and regularly puts on performances of chamber music. For traditional Chinese music, there is the '''[http://www.sco.com.sg/ Singapore Chinese Orchestra]'''. As for more contemporary music, Singapore has both attracted international events to expand here, as well as cultivated its own festivals. '''[https://ultrasingapore.com/ Ultra Singapore]''' is the local edition of the renowned Ultra Music Festival since 2016, bringing in internationally renowned electronic music acts. '''Laneway Singapore''' is the local edition of the [https://lanewayfestival.com/ St Jerome's Laneway Festival] running since 2011, though there has been a hiatus in 2019. '''Baybeats''' is a free annual music festival at the Esplanade since 2002, usually spanning over a weekend and focused on indie musicians, mostly from Singapore and nearby Asian countries. The '''[https://www.gardenbeats.com/ Garden Beats Festival]''' is a ticketed event touted as an "electronic picnic festival" in Fort Canning Park, bringing in international acts while promoting eco-friendly ideas as "the first carbon-neutral music festival in Singapore". [[Jazz|Jazz music]] lovers may also be interested in the '''Singapore International Jazz Festival''' (usually abbreviated as '''Sing Jazz'''), which so far has taken place roughly March-April of the year, and has featured jazz headliners alongside jazz-adjacent musicians. In May or June, don't miss the yearly '''[http://www.sifa.sg/ Singapore International Festival of Arts]''' (formerly the '''Singapore Arts Festival'''), featuring a programme of art exhibitions/performances and artist conversations over several weeks. Following up from that, in August you can catch the annual '''[https://www.nightfestival.sg/ Singapore Night Festival]''' all along the Bras Basah.Bugis district, where numerous artistic/musical events - many of them free - take place at night over two weeks (but concentrated on weekends). A recurring headline event is the projection mapping light show, whereby animation is mapped and projected on the facade of the Singapore National Museum, creating a unique display. Advance tickets for almost any cultural event can be purchased from [http://www.sistic.com.sg/ SISTIC], either on-line or from any of their numerous ticketing outlets, including the Singapore Visitor Centre on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Rd]]. ===Gambling=== Singapore has two massive casinos, always referred to with the euphemism "integrated resort", which pull in nearly as much revenue as the entirety of Las Vegas. '''Marina Bay Sands''' at [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] is the larger and swankier of the two, while '''Resorts World Sentosa''' at [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] aims for a more family-friendly experience. While locals (citizens and permanent residents) have to pay $100/day to get in, foreign visitors can enter for free after presenting their passport. Besides the casino, there are other forms of legalised betting which are more accessible to the locals. This includes [[Horse racing|horse racing]], which is run by the '''[http://www.turfclub.com.sg Singapore Turf Club]''' on weekends, as well as football (soccer) betting and several lotteries run by the '''[http://www.singaporepools.com.sg Singapore Pools]'''. '''Mahjong''' is also a popular pastime in Singapore. The version played in Singapore is similar to the Cantonese version, but it also has extra "animal tiles" not present in the original Cantonese version, as well as several scoring differences. However, this remains pretty much a family and friends affair, and there are no (legal) mahjong parlours as the operation of gambling dens is illegal. Gambling in public (e.g. playing poker cards at a park) is illegal and punishable with fine and imprisonment under Singaporean law. ===Golf=== Despite its small size, Singapore has a surprisingly large number of golf courses, but most of the best ones are run by private clubs and open to members and their guests only. The main exceptions are the [http://www.sentosagolf.com/ Sentosa Golf Club], the famously challenging home of the Barclays Singapore Open, and the [http://www.mbgc.com.sg/ Marina Bay Golf Course], the only 18-hole public course. See the [http://www.sga.org.sg/ Singapore Golf Association] for the full list; alternatively, head to the nearby Indonesian islands of [[Batam]] or [[Bintan]] or up north to the Malaysian town of [[Malacca]] for cheaper rounds. === Races === [[Image:1 singapore f1 night race 2012 city skyline.jpg | thumb | 300px | The 2008 F1 races were at night ]] * '''Singapore Grand Prix''' is an on-street [[Formula One]] motor-race held in the streets of Marina Bay in Sept / Oct. * '''[http://www.turfclub.com.sg/ Singapore Turf Club]''' in [[Singapore/North and West|Kranji]] hosts horse races most Fridays, including a number of international cups, and is popular with local gamblers. * '''[http://www.singaporepoloclub.org/ Singapore Polo Club]''' near [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] is also open to the public on competition days. ===Spas=== Singapore has experienced a 'spa boom', and there is now plenty of choice for everything from holistic Ayurveda to green tea hydrotherapy. However, prices aren't as rock-bottom as in neighbours Indonesia and Thailand, and you'll generally be looking at upwards of $50 even for a plain one-hour massage. Premium spas can be found in most 5 star hotels and on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]]'s Spa Botanica also has a good reputation. There are also numerous shops offering traditional Chinese massage, which are mostly legitimate, although some sketchier "health centres" do remain. Traditional Asian-style public baths are non-existent. When looking for beauty salons on Orchard Road, try out the ones on the fourth floor of Lucky Plaza. They offer most salon services like manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and hair services. A favourite of flight crews and repeat tourists due to the lower costs as compared to the sky high prices of other salons along the shopping belt. Shop around for prices, some of the better looking ones actually charge less. ===Swimming=== Forget your tiny hotel pool if you are into competitive or recreational swimming: Singapore is paradise for swimmers with arguably the highest density of public pools in the world. They are all open-air 50&nbsp;m pools (some facilities even feature up to three 50&nbsp;m pools), accessible for an entrance fee of $1–1.50. Some of the visitors don't swim at all. They just come from nearby housing complexes for a few hours to chill out, read and relax in the sun. Most are open daily 8AM-9PM and all feature a small cafe. Just imagine swimming your lanes in the tropical night with lit up palm trees surrounding the pool. The Singapore Sports Council maintains [http://www.myactivesg.com/facilities/swimming-pools a list of pools], most of which are part of a larger sports complex with gym, tennis courts etc., and are near the MRT station they're named after. Perhaps the best is in Katong (111 Wilkinson Road, on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]): after the swim, stroll through the villa neighbourhood directly in front of the pool entrance and have at look at the luxurious, original architecture of the houses that really rich Singaporeans live in. If you get bored with regular swimming pools, head to the '''Jurong East Swimming Complex''' where you get the wave pool, water slides and Jacuzzi at an insanely affordable entrance fee of $1.50 on weekdays and $2 on weekends. For those who feel richer, visit the '''[http://www.wildwildwet.com Wild Wild Wet]''' water theme park or the '''[[Singapore/Sentosa#Resorts World Sentosa|Adventure Cove Waterpark]]''' and get yourself wet with various exciting water slides and tidal wave pools. For those who don't like pools, head out to the beaches. The '''[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast Park]]''' has a scenic coastline that stretches over 15&nbsp;km. It's a popular getaway spot for Singaporeans to swim, cycle, barbeque and engage in various other sports and recreational activities. '''[[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa island]]''' also has three white, sandy beaches - Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach - each with its own distinct characteristics, and also very popular with locals. ===Water sports=== Canoeing and dragon-boating are popular water-sports in Singapore, and there are many beautiful reservoirs and rivers where one can partake in such physical activity. Check out the MacRitchie Reservoir, Kallang River and Marina Bay for reasonably priced options. Besides these more regular water sports, Singapore also offers water sports fans trendy activities such as cable-Skiing and wave surfing in specially created environments. ===Snow sports=== Being just one degree north of the equator, it is obviously not the best place on earth for skiing, but sunny Singapore still has a permanent indoor snow centre. '''[https://www.snowcity.com.sg/ Snow City]''' offers visitors a chance to experience winter. Visitors can escape from the hot and humid tropical weather to play in snow or even learn to ski and snowboard with certified professional instructors. There are also a couple of options for ice skating in Singapore: '''Kallang Ice World''' at [https://leisurepark.com.sg/ Leisure Park Kallang] and '''[https://www.therink.sg/ The Rink]''' at JCube. There used to be another skating rink in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, but that has since been repurposed. ==Buy== ===Money === {{exchange rates | currency=Singapore dollars | currencyCode=S$ | date=January 2022 | CNY=0.21 | EUR=1.55 | GBP=1.85 | INR=1.80 | MYR=0.33 | USD=1.35 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/sgd-singapore-dollar XE.com] }} The Singaporean currency is the '''Singapore dollar''', denoted by the symbol '''S$''' or '''$''' (ISO code: '''SGD''' ). It is divided into 100 cents, denoted '''¢'''. There are coins of 5¢ (bronze or gold), 10¢ (silver), 20¢ (silver), 50¢ (silver) and $1 (2nd series: gold; 3rd series: silver with gold rim). Notes are in denominations of $2 (purple), $5 (green), $10 (red), $50 (blue), $100 (orange), $1,000 (purple) and $10,000 (gold). The latter two denominations are extremely rare and will be useless outside of luxury boutiques, the casino, and department stores - travellers would be wise to avoid them. You can safely assume that the "$" sign used in the island-nation (and in this guide) refers to Singapore dollars unless it includes other initials (e.g., US$ to stand for U.S. dollars). The [[Brunei]] dollar is pegged at par with the Singapore dollar and the two currencies can be used interchangeably in both countries, so don't be too surprised if you get a Brunei note as change. Along with its Brunei counterpart, the Singaporean $10,000 banknote has the largest intrinsic value of any banknote in current circulation (valued at US$7,400 in 2022), but to reduce money laundering it has not been printed since 2014. '''Currency exchange''' booths can be found in every shopping mall and usually offer better rates, better opening hours, and much faster service than banks. The huge 24-hour operation at Mustafa in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] accepts almost any currency at very good rates, as do the fiercely competitive small shops at or surrounding the aptly named Change Alley (next to Raffles Place MRT), Lucky Plaza (along the Orchard Road shopping belt) or at People's Park Complex (at the heart of Chinatown). For large amounts, ask for a quote, as it will often get you a better rate than displayed on the board. Rates at the airport are not as good as in the city, and while many department stores accept major foreign currencies, their rates are often terrible. === Goods and Services Tax (GST) === Most retailers and service providers in Singapore are required to levy a 7% GST. Sellers are generally required to include this in the published price except for hotel and restaurant (sit-down dining) prices (see ''Tipping'' and ''Sleep'' sections). ===Payments=== Singapore has adopted cashless payments in a big way and it's entirely possible to never even see paper money for days on end. The one major exception are hawker centres and food courts, which are typically '''cash only'''. '''Credit cards''' are widely accepted at stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. Chip-and-signature is standard (you are unlikely to be asked for a PIN) and contactless terminals are ubiquitous, just ask for "PayWave". The most widely accepted credit cards in Singapore are Visa and MasterCard, and many shops also accept American Express. Discover, JCB and China UnionPay cards are also accepted in some shops that primarily cater to tourists. Although credit card surcharges are not usually allowed in Singapore, many small merchants often disregard this rule and might either impose a minimum transaction amount for cards or offer discounts over the listed price if you pay in cash. Singapore is one of the largest financial centres in the region, so there are numerous banks to choose from. The main local banks are [http://www.dbs.com DBS], [http://www.uob.com.sg UOB] and [http://www.ocbc.com OCBC], whose '''ATMs''' can be found in every shopping mall or MRT station, and all of which let you withdraw money via the Plus/Cirrus networks. Partly due to strong banking secrecy laws and the fact that interest paid on bank deposits is not taxable in Singapore, Singaporean banks are increasingly seen as an alternative to [[Switzerland|Swiss]] banks for the world's richest people to stash their assets. However, for foreigners, opening a bank account in Singapore is ''not possible'' unless you have a long-term residence pass (work, student, etc). There is a confusing plethora of '''mobile payments''' applications. Most are available only to local bank account holders of Singapore, with [https://www.abs.org.sg/consumer-banking/pay-now PayNow] peer-to-peer and business payments particularly popular, but regional providers GrabPay, FavePay and Chinese players (Alipay, WeChat Pay) are also common. EZ-Link transport cards and NETS Prepaid cards are accepted for payment in some convenience stores and fast food chains. Travellers cheques are generally ''not'' accepted by retailers, but can be cashed at certain limited number of exchange booths or banks. ===Tipping=== Tipping is generally ''not'' practised in Singapore. However, it is common for restaurants to levy a 10% service charge before GST, the local Goods and Services Tax. Restaurants often display prices like $19.99++, which means that service charge (10%) and sales tax (7%) are not included and will be added to your bill. When you see NETT, it means it includes all taxes and service charges. Bellhops and hotel porters still expect $2 or so per bag. Tipping is not expected in taxis, who usually return your change to the last 5 cents, or round the fare down by that amount in your favour, if they can't be bothered to dig for change; congestion or Electronic Road Pricing charges are often already included in the final fare. All taxis must advertise a hotline to call if the customer feels dissatisfied. Tipping is prohibited at the airport. Do ''not'' under any circumstances offer a tip to any government employee, especially police officers, as this is regarded as bribery, and would most likely get you arrested and pressed with criminal charges relating to corruption. ===Costs=== Singapore is expensive by Southeast Asian standards, but affordable compared with OECD countries: $50 is a perfectly serviceable daily backpacker budget if you are willing to cut some corners, though you would probably wish to double that for comfort. Food in particular is a steal, with excellent hawker food available for under $5 per meal for a generous serving. Accommodation is a little pricier, but a bed in a hostel can cost less than $30 and a cheap hotel room can go for under $100, while branded business hotels would be in the $200-400 range. At the top end of the market you're probably looking at over $500 a night, with places like Raffles and Capella often pushing $1000. As rough rules of thumb, prices in Singapore are about twice as high as in Malaysia and Thailand and 3-5 times as high as in Indonesia and the Philippines. ===Shopping=== {{infobox|Cheated?|Ripped off by a shop? Call the Singapore Tourism Board's free hotline at 1800 736 2000. The Small Claims Tribunal at 1 Havelock Sq also has a special expedited process for tourists that can solve simple cases within 24 hours.}} [[Image:Interior of Sim Lim Square, Singapore - 20070127-03.jpg|thumb|Sim Lim Square, Singapore's computing and electronics mecca]] Shopping is second only to eating as a national pastime, which means that Singapore has an '''abundance''' of shopping malls, and low taxes and tariffs on imports coupled with huge volume mean that prices are usually very competitive. While you won't find any bazaars with dirt-cheap local handicrafts (in fact, virtually everything sold in Singapore is made elsewhere), goods are generally of reasonably good quality and shopkeepers are generally quite honest due to strong consumer protection laws. Most stores are open daily 10AM-10PM, although smaller operations (particularly those outside shopping malls) close earlier &mdash; 7PM is common &mdash; and perhaps on Sundays as well. Mustafa in [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Little India]] is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Many stores along the shopping belt of Orchard Road and Scotts Road now offer late night shopping on the last Friday of every month with over 250 retailers staying open until midnight. * '''Antiques''': The second floor of the Tanglin Shopping Centre on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] and the shops on South Bridge Rd in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] are good options if looking for the real thing (or high-quality reproductions). * '''Books''': Kinokuniya's main branch at Ngee Ann City in [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] is Singapore's largest bookstore, with smaller branches at Bugis Junction (a shopping complex directly above Bugis MRT station) and JEM (a shopping complex near Jurong East MRT station). Many second-hand book stores are in Far East Plaza and Bras Basah Complex, where you may attempt to bargain if you are buying a lot. For university textbooks, the bookshops at the National University of Singapore have the best prices on the island, up to 80% off compared to prices in the West. * '''Cameras''': Peninsula Plaza near [[Singapore/Riverside|City Hall]] has Singapore's widest selection of camera shops. However, there are no great bargains to be had, and many camera stores in Singapore (particularly those in Lucky Plaza and Sim Lim Square) have a reputation for fleecing even the most careful tourists. The best way is to know ''exactly'' what you are looking for and then when you arrive, drop by the shops at the airport's transit area and take a look at the price and check with them whether they have any promotions. Then go to the downtown shops and compare prices/packages to see which shop will give you value for money. To be safe, ''always'' check prices and packages for everything you're interested in at large retailers like Courts, Harvey Norman and Best Denki first. Be very careful when shop staff attempt to promote brands or models other than the one you have in mind; a few stores at Sim Lim Square, Lucky Plaza, and elsewhere are known to use this tactic and sell products at two to four times their actual list prices. Also watch for the bait-and-switches. Inspect the model number and condition of the item, then do not let it out of your sight when you pay. (In Lucky Plaza, the most common scam is doubling the charge without your agreement.) * '''Clothes, high-street''': The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands as well as Ion Orchard, Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya) and Paragon on [[Singapore/Orchard#Buy|Orchard]] have the heaviest concentration of branded boutiques. * '''Clothes, tailored''': Virtually all hotels have a tailor shop attached, and touting tailors are a bit of a nuisance in Chinatown. As elsewhere, you'll get what you pay for and will get poor quality if you don't have the time for multiple fittings or the skill to check what you're getting. Prices vary widely: a local shop using cheap fabrics can do a shirt for $40, while Lee Kuan Yew's favourite tailors [http://www.cyccustomshop.com CYC the Custom Shop] at the Raffles Hotel, will charge at least $120. * '''Clothes, youth''': Most of [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] is dedicated to the young, hip and cost-conscious. Bugis St (opposite Bugis MRT) is the most popular in the Bugis area, consisting of 3 levels of shops. Some spots of [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], notably Far East Plaza (not to be confused with Far East Shopping Centre) and the top floor of the Heeren, also target the same market but prices are generally higher. * '''Computers''': [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Sim Lim Square]] (near Little India) is great for the hardcore geek who really knows what he's after - parts price lists are available on HardwareZone.com and are given out in Sim Lim itself, making price comparison easy. Lesser mortals (namely, who have failed to do their price-checking homework) stand a risk of getting ripped off when purchasing, but this is generally not a problem with the price lists offered by most shops. Some Singaporeans purchase their electronic gadgets during the quarterly "IT shows" usually held at Suntec City Convention Centre or at the Expo, at which prices on gadgets are sometimes slashed (but often only to Sim Lim levels). Another possibility is to shop at [[Singapore/Riverside#Buy|Funan IT Mall]], the stores of which may be more honest on average (according to some). Do not be attracted by side gifts/sweeteners of thumbdrives, mice and so on; these only tend to hide inflated prices. * '''Consumer electronics''': Singapore used to be known for good prices, but nowadays electronics here are generally more expensive than from US and international online vendors. Funan IT Mall ([[Singapore/Riverside#Buy|Riverside]]) and Mustafa ([[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Little India]]) are good choices. ''Avoid'' the tourist-oriented shops on Orchard Road, particularly the notorious Lucky Plaza, or risk getting ripped off. Also take great care to '''be wary of shops on the 1st and 2nd levels of [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Sim Lim Square]]''', some of which tend to rip off tourists and locals alike by overcharging by 100% or more, adding on ludicrous charges beyond what was agreed on, swapping items for used ones, leaving out cases and batteries, and a host of other practices that should be (or are) criminal. Please do your research before buying electronics from ''any'' store in Singapore; online research and multi-shop price comparison (and bargaining, occasionally) are essential. Mustafa has fixed, fair prices and is a good option, and so are Challenger and other large fixed-price retailers. For any purchases, remember that Singapore uses 230 V voltage at 50 Hz with a British-style, three-pin plug. * '''Electronic components''': For do-it-yourself people and engineers, a wide variety of electronic components and associated tools can be found at Sim Lim Tower (opposite Sim Lim Square), near [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]. You can find most common electronic components (such as breadboards, transistors, various ICs, etc.) and bargain prices for larger quantities as well. * '''Ethnic knick-knacks''': [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] has Singapore's heaviest concentration of glow-in-the-dark Merlion soap dispensers and ethnic souvenirs, mostly but not entirely Chinese and nearly all imported from somewhere else. For Malay and Indian stuff, the best places to shop are [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang Serai]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] respectively. * '''Fabrics''': [[Singapore/Bugis|Arab Street]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] have a good selection of imported and local fabrics like ''batik''. [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] does sell rather reasonable and cheap fabrics, bargaining is allowed so do know your stuff on what fabric to buy. Fabrics in Singapore may not be as cheap as overseas, for most fabrics are imported to Singapore. * '''Fakes''': Unlike most Southeast Asian countries, pirated goods are not openly on sale and importing them to the city-state carries heavy fines due to its strong stance on intellectual property (IP) protection. Fake goods are nevertheless not difficult to find in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] or [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]]. * '''Food''': Local supermarkets Cold Storage, Prime Mart, Shop 'n' Save and NTUC Fairprice are ubiquitous, but for specialities, Jason's Marketplace in the basement of Raffles City and Tanglin Market Place at Tanglin Mall (both on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) are some of Singapore's best-stocked gourmet supermarkets, with a vast array of imported products. Takashimaya's basement (Orchard) has lots of small quirky shops and makes for a more interesting browse. For a more Singaporean (and much cheaper) shopping experience, seek out any neighbourhood wet market, like [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]'s Tekka Market. For eating out, most shopping centres offer a range of small snack stands and eateries in their basements, as well as a food court or two. * '''Games''': Video and PC games are widely available in Singapore, but prices may not be cheaper than in the West. Games sold for the local market are generally in English, though some games imported from Hong Kong or Taiwan will be in Chinese. Singapore's region code is NTSC-J (together with Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc.), which means that games sold may not be compatible with consoles in mainland China, North America, Europe or Australia. During the four times in a year IT Shows, PC, Xbox, Wii, PlayStation games prices may drop at such IT shows, if not the games will be bundled with others (example: buy 2 at $49.90). Search for reputable shops online and avoid Sim Lim Square's first two floors, as always. * '''Hi-fi stereos''': The Adelphi ([[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside]]) has Singapore's best selection of audiophile shops. * '''Marine sports''': Many of the shophouses opposite The Concourse on Beach Rd in [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] sell fishing and scuba diving gear. * '''Mobile phones''': Very competitively priced in Singapore due to high consumer volume, available throughout the country both used and new. Phones are never SIM locked, so they can be used anywhere, and many shops will allow you to "trade in" an older phone to offset the cost of a new one. Do not purchase phones at Lucky Plaza, because there's a significant risk you'll be almost literally robbed, if tourist reports are anything to go by. [[Image:Peranakan TeaSet.JPG|thumb|Pretty in pink - Peranakan tea set with dragon-phoenix motif]] * '''Peranakan goods''': The ''Peranakan'', or Malay-Chinese, may be fading but their colourful clothing and artwork, especially the distinctive pastel-coloured ceramics, are still widely available. Antiques are expensive, but modern replicas are quite affordable. The largest selection and best prices can be found in [[Singapore/East Coast|Katong]] on the East Coast. * '''Sporting goods''': Queensway Shopping Centre, off Alexandra Rd and rather off the beaten track (take a taxi), seems to consist of nothing but sporting goods shops. You can also find foreigner-sized sporty clothing and shoes here. Do bargain! Expect to get 40-50% off the price from the shops in Orchard for the same items, as the items here are parallel-imported. Velocity in [[Singapore/Balestier|Novena]] is also devoted to sports goods, but is rather more upmarket. Martial arts equipment is surprisingly hard to find, although most of the clothing shops around Pagoda Street in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] sell basic silk taiji/wushu uniforms. If you plan to buy weapons such as swords, you have to apply for a permit from the police (around $10) to get your weaponry out of the country. * '''Tea''': [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]]'s Yue Hwa (2nd floor) is unbeatable for both price and variety, but Time for Tea in Lucky Plaza ([[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) is also a good option. English tea is also widely available around Orchard Road. For those who are looking for high-end luxury tea blends, local brand [http://www.twgtea.com/ TWG] has branches throughout the island to cater to this market. * '''Watches''': High-end watches are very competitively priced. Ngee Ann City ([[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) has dedicated stores from the likes of Piaget and Cartier, while Millenia Walk ([[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]]) features the Cortina Watch Espace retailing 30 brands from Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe, as well as several other standalone shops. For purchases of over $100 per day per participating shop, you may be able to get a refund of your 7% GST if departing by air, but the process is a bit of a bureaucratic hassle. At the shop you need to ask for a tax refund cheque. Before checking in at the airport, present this cheque together with the items purchased and your passport at the GST customs counter. Get the receipt stamped there. Then proceed with check-in and go through security. After clearing departure immigration, bring the stamped cheque to the refund counter to cash it in or get the GST back on your credit card. See [https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/departure/tourist-refund-scheme Singapore Customs] for the full scoop. ''No'' GST refund is available if you depart by land or sea. During the annual '''[https://gss.sra.org.sg/ Great Singapore Sale]''' ('''GSS'''), which is usually scheduled from late June to July, many shops reduce prices 50-80% or more. This means that locals go crazy as most of them save up for a whole year just for the sale, and so almost all shopping centres, especially those in the vicinity of Orchard Road, become very crowded on weekends. If you prefer not to shop in crowded malls, it is advisable to take advantage of the sales on weekdays when most locals are at work. === Souvenirs === Even with her young age, Singapore has a wide range of souvenirs available for tourists due to the rich multi-cultural history. While you can find Merlion Keychains, Chocolates, T-shirts & Postcards around [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] & [[Little India, Singapore|Little India]], there are plenty of unique souvenirs that are homegrown labels & represent Singapore. Fashion label [http://www.charleskeith.com/sg/ '''Charles & Keith'''] (started out as Shoe Heaven), has got you covered if you're looking for a pair of perfect shoes & has evolved into handbags & accessories. Grab the mini Singapore sling cocktail set at [http://singaporesling.com.sg/sling-products/ '''Raffles Hotel'''] and [http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-experience/attractions-and-services/wines-and-spirits-duplex-store.html '''Changi Airport'''] for the true heritage flavour. With their luxurious gold plating technology, [http://www.risis.com/ '''RISIS'''] provides beautiful gifts like gold-plated Orchids and brooches. One of the popular snack souvenirs - Bak Kwa from [http://www.beechenghiang.com.sg/ '''Bee Cheng Hiang'''] (Smoked Barbecue Pork) is a well-loved snack by Chinese tourists, though most locals prefer the version from [http://www.limcheeguan.com.sg/ '''Lim Chee Guan'''], which has extremely long queues lasting several hours over the Chinese New Year period. [[w:Coconut_jam|Kaya]] is a savoury coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, usually spread on toast where locals consume for their breakfast. Depending on the brand, it can taste rich & sweet to having a light pandan flavour. [http://yakun.com/ Ya Kun Kaya] is readily available in their nationwide outlets and [[Singapore Changi Airport|Changi Airport]]. A must-get, Chilli crab & Laksa sauce kits from [http://www.primataste.com.sg/ '''Prima Taste'''] are also saliva-inducing souvenirs available to purchase at supermarkets. These are Halal. Bak Kut Teh (literally translated as Meat Bone Tea) Spices are also a fine choice to bring back a taste of Singapore, and one can choose from ranges like '''A1 Bak Kut Teh''' to celebrity-favourite [http://yahuabakkutteh.com/ '''Outram Park Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh''']. Speaking about Tea, Singapore also has her own luxury tea collection from [https://www.twgtea.com/ '''TWG'''] which offers an impressive selection of over&nbsp;800 teas, specially harvested&nbsp;from all around the world. Local Designers like [https://supermamastore.com/ '''SUPERMAMA'''] have also came up with Singaporean omiyage (contemporary giftware) ranging from porcelain tableware to quirky socks. Most of these souvenirs can be found in their own store outlets, Changi Airport or Singapore Souvenir curator - [https://www.sgstyle.sg '''SG Style'''], who does same-day delivery to your hotel. Independent bookstore [https://www.booksactuallyshop.com/ '''Booksactually'''] in Tiong Bahru has an in-house publishing arm Math Paper Press that publishes works by local authors. [https://cat-socrates.myshopify.com/ '''Cat Socrates'''] is another quirky bookstore that sells Singaporean literature as well as postcards, stationery and trinkets with Singaporean motifs made by local artists. ==Eat== <!-- Please add places to eat to the district pages, not here --> {{main|Cuisine of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei}} {{eatpricerange|Under $10|$10-30|Over $30}} Singapore is a melting pot of cuisines from around the world, and many Singaporeans are obsessive gourmands who love to ''makan'' ("eat" in Malay). You will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, French, American and other food in this city-state. Eating habits run the gamut, but most foods are eaten by '''fork and spoon''': push and cut with the fork in the left hand, and eat with the spoon in the right. Noodles and Chinese dishes typically come with chopsticks, while Malay and Indian food can be eaten by hand, but nobody will blink an eye if you ask for a fork and spoon instead. If eating by hand, always use your right hand to pick your food, as Malays and Indians traditionally use their left hand to handle dirty things. Take note of the usual [[Chinese cuisine#Etiquette|traditional Chinese etiquette]] when using chopsticks, and most importantly, ''do not'' stick your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice. If eating in a group, serving dishes are always shared, but you'll get your own bowl of rice and soup. It's common to use your own chopsticks to pick up food from communal plates, but serving spoons can be provided on request. When eating at Western restaurants, traditional [[Europe]]an dining etiquette generally applies. Keep an eye out for the '''[http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/ Singapore Food Festival]''', held every year in July. ===Local delicacies=== Singapore is justly famous for its food, a unique mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western elements. The following is only a brief sampler of the most popular dishes. <gallery widths="180px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> File:Chilli crab-02.jpg|A plate of chilli crab File:Food KatongLaksa.JPG|Laksa, with chilli paste and chopped laksa leaf in a spoon File:LauPaSat Satay.JPG|Satay with peanut sauce, onions and cucumber File:Durian Ice Cream Burger.JPG|An "ice cream burger", durian ice cream wrapped in bread </gallery> ====Peranakan/Nonya cuisine==== {{infobox|Culinary borrowings|Many regional terms and the odd euphemism tend to crop up in notionally English menus. A few of the more common ones: ; ''assam'' : tamarind (Malay) ; ''bee hoon'' : thin rice noodles (Hokkien 米粉) ; ''garoupa'' : grouper, a type of fish (Portuguese) ; ''gonggong'' : a type of conch (Chinese) ; ''hor fun'' : very wide, flat rice noodles (Cantonese 河粉) ; ''kangkung'' : water spinach, an aquatic vegetable (Malay) ; ''kway teow'' : flat rice noodles (Hokkien/Teochew 粿条) ; ''lengkuas'' : blue ginger (Malay) ; ''mee'' : thick egg noodles (Hokkien/Teochew 面) ; ''see hum'': blood cockles (Hokkien 血蚶) ; ''serai'' : lemon grass (Malay) ; ''sotong'' : squid/cuttlefish (Malay) ; ''spare parts'' : animal internal organs, such as liver, heart, gizzard ; ''tang hoon'' : thin, transparent starch noodles (Hokkien 冬粉)}} The most identifiable cuisine in the region is '''Peranakan''' or '''Nonya''' cuisine, born from the mixed Malay and Chinese communities of what were once the British colonies of the Straits Settlements (modern-day Singapore, [[Penang]] and [[Malacca]]). * '''Chilli crab''' is a whole crab ladled with oodles of sticky, tangy chilli sauce. It's spicy at first, but the more you eat, the better it gets. Notoriously difficult to eat, so don't wear a white shirt: just dig in with your hands and ignore the mess. The seafood restaurants of the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] are famous for this. For a less messy but equally tasty alternative, ask for '''black pepper crab'''. * '''Kaya''' is a jam-like spread made from egg and coconut, an odd-sounding but tasty combination. Served on toast for breakfast, canonically accompanied by runny eggs and strong, sweet coffee (''kopi''). Exists in two distinctive styles; the greenish Nonya version, coloured with pandan leaf, and the brownish Hainanese version. * '''Laksa''', in particular the '''Katong laksa''' or '''laksa lemak''' style, is probably the best-known Singaporean dish: white noodles in a creamy, immensely rich coconut-based curry broth, topped with cockles or shrimp. The common style found in hawker centres is very spicy, although you can ask for less/no chilli to dial down the heat. The Katong style is much less spicy and is generally found only in Katong itself (see the '''[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] page'''). Despite sharing the same name, the dish bears almost no resemblance to the varieties found in neighbouring Malaysia. * '''Mee siam''' is rice flour noodles served in a sweet-sour soup (made from tamarind, dried shrimp and fermented beans), bean curd cubes, and hard boiled eggs. Though the Chinese, Malays and Indians all have their own versions, it is the Peranakan version that is most popular with Singaporeans. You will largely find this at Malay stalls. * '''Rojak''' means a mixture of everything in Malay, and there are two very different types. '''Chinese rojak''' is a salad of pineapple, white turnip, cucumber, ''tau pok'' (fried bean curd) with thin tiny slices of ''bunga kantan'' (torch ginger flower buds), tossed in shrimp paste sauce and sugar, then sprinkled with crushed peanuts. '''Indian rojak''' consists of mainly fried fritters made from flour and various pulses with cucumber and tofu, with sweet & spicy sauces. * '''Ice cream''' is just as it is in Western countries. However, in Singapore, there are various local flavours such as durian and red bean which are not available outside the region and are certainly worth a try. To impress the locals, try asking for ice cream in ''roti'' (bread). Besides these dishes, the Peranakans are also known for their ''kueh'' or snacks, which are somewhat different from the Malay versions due to stronger Chinese influences. ====Malay cuisine==== [[Image:MadamKwan NasiLemak.jpg|thumb|''Nasi lemak'' with ''sambal ikan bilis'' (curried dry anchovies), cucumber, chicken curry and an egg]] The Malays were Singapore's original inhabitants and despite now being outnumbered by the Chinese, their distinctive cuisine is popular to this day. Characterised by heavy use of spices, most Malay dishes are curries, stews or dips of one kind or another and '''nasi padang''' restaurants, offering a wide variety of these to ladle onto your rice, are very popular. * '''Mee rebus''' is a dish of egg noodles with spicy, slightly sweet gravy, a slice of hard boiled egg and lime. * '''Mee soto''' is Malay-style chicken soup, with a clear broth, shredded chicken breast and egg noodles. * '''Nasi lemak''' is the definitive Malay breakfast, consisting at its simplest of rice cooked in light coconut milk, some ''ikan bilis'' (anchovies), peanuts, a slice of cucumber and a dab of chilli on the side. A larger ''ikan kuning'' (fried fish) or chicken wing are common accompaniments. More often than not, also combined with a variety of curries and/or ''sambal'' * '''Otah/Otak''' is a type of fish cake made of minced fish (usually mackerel), coconut milk, chilli and various other spices, and grilled in a banana or coconut leaf, usually served to accompany other dishes like nasi lemak. * '''Rendang''', originally from Indonesia and occasionally dubbed "dry curry", is meat stewed for hours on end in a spicy (but rarely fiery) coconut-based curry paste until almost all water is absorbed. Beef ''rendang'' is the most common, although chicken and mutton are spotted sometimes. * '''Sambal''', originally from Javanese cuisine, is the generic term for chilli sauces of many kinds. '''Sambal belacan''' is a common condiment made by mixing chilli with the shrimp paste ''belacan'', while the popular dish '''sambal sotong''' consists of squid (''sotong'') cooked in red chilli sauce. *'''Sambal stingray''', also known as Spicy Banana Leaf Stingray and by the Malay name Ikan bakar (barbecued fish), is a Malaysian/Singaporean seafood dish. Prepared by barbecuing stingray, it is served with sambal paste atop. Sambal stingray can be easily purchased at hawker centres in both Malaysia and Singapore.The sambal paste served with the stingray is made up of spices (sometimes including belachan), Indian walnuts, and shallots. Other ingredients may include garlic, sugar, Chinese parsley, or raw peanuts. The paste is then spread on top of stingray fins,preferably fresh ones. * '''Satay''', originally from Javanese cuisine, are barbecued skewers of meat, typically chicken, mutton or beef. What separates satay from your ordinary kebab are the spices used to season the meat and the slightly spicy peanut-based dipping sauce. The ''Satay Club'' at [[Singapore/Riverside|Lau Pa Sat]] near Raffles Place is one popular location for this delicacy. Malay desserts, especially the sweet pastries and jellies (''kuih'' or ''kueh'') made largely from coconut and palm sugar (''gula melaka''), bear a distinct resemblance to those of [[Thailand]]. But in the sweltering tropical heat, try one of many concoctions made with ice instead: * '''Bubur cha-cha''' consists of cubed yam, sweet potato and sago added into coconut milk soup. This can be served warm or cold. * '''Chendol''' is made with green pea noodles, kidney beans, palm sugar and coconut milk. * '''Durian''' is not exactly a dish, but a local fruit with a distinctive odor you can smell a mile away and a sharp thorny husk. Both smell and taste defy description, but eating garlic ice cream next to an open sewer comes to mind. If you are game enough you should try it, but be warned beforehand &mdash; you will either love it or hate it. The rich creamy yellow flesh is often sold in places like Geylang and Bugis and elsewhere conveniently in pre-packaged packs, for anywhere from $1 for a small fruit all the way up to $18/kg depending on the season and type of durian. This 'king of fruits' is also made into ice cream, cakes, sweets, puddings and other decadent desserts. You're not allowed to carry durians on the MRT and buses and they're banned from many hotels. * '''Ice kachang''' literally means "ice bean" in Malay, a good clue to the two major ingredients: shaved ice and sweet red beans. However, more often than not you'll also get ''gula melaka'' (palm sugar), grass jelly, sweet corn, attap palm seeds and anything else on hand thrown in, and the whole thing is then drizzled with canned evaporated milk or coconut cream and coloured syrups. The end result tastes very interesting &mdash; and refreshing. * '''Kuih''' (or '''kueh''') refer to a plethora of steamed or baked "cakes", mostly made with coconut milk, grated coconut flesh, glutinous rice or tapioca. They are often very colourful and cut into fanciful shapes, but despite their wildly varying appearance tend to taste rather similar. * '''Pisang goreng''' is a batter-dipped and deep-fried banana. ====Chinese cuisine==== <gallery widths="180px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> File:Bak Kut Teh, Singapore.JPG|''Bak kut teh'' with rice and ''you tiao'' fritters File:Chatterbox ChickenRice.JPG|Hainanese chicken rice File:Newton HokkienMee.JPG|Fried Hokkien ''mee'' File:Food PorkRibPrawnMee.JPG|Prawn ''mee'' and pork rib soup </gallery> Chinese food as eaten in Singapore commonly originates from southern [[China]], particularly [[Fujian]], [[Guangdong]] and [[Hainan]]. While "authentic" fare is certainly available, especially in fancier restaurants, the daily fare served in hawker centres has absorbed a number of tropical touches, most notably the fairly heavy use of '''chilli''' and the Malay fermented shrimp paste '''belacan''' as condiments. Noodles can also be served not just in soup (湯 ''tang''), but also "dry" (干 ''gan''), meaning that your noodles will be served tossed with chilli and spices in one bowl, and the soup will come in a separate bowl. * '''Bak chor mee''' (肉脞面) is essentially noodles with minced pork, tossed in a chilli-based sauce with lard, ''ikan bilis'' (fried anchovies), vegetables and mushrooms. Black vinegar may also be added. * '''Bak kut teh''' (肉骨茶), lit. "pork bone tea", is a simple-sounding soup of pork ribs simmered for hours in broth until they're ready to fall off the bone. Singaporeans prefer the light and peppery Teochew style ("white"), but a few shops offer the original dark and aromatic Fujian kind ("black"). ''Bak kut teh'' is typically eaten with white rice, ''mui choy'' (pickled vegetables) and a pot of strong Chinese tea, hence the name &mdash; the broth itself doesn't contain any tea. To impress the locals, order some ''you tiao'' fritters from a nearby stall and cut them up into bite-sized chunks to dip into your soup. * '''Char kway teow''' (炒粿条) is the quintessential Singapore-style fried noodle dish, consisting of several types of noodles in thick brown sauce with strips of fishcake, Chinese sausage, a token veggie or two and either cockles and shrimp. It's cheap ($2–3/serve), filling and has nothing to do with the dish known as "Singapore fried noodles" elsewhere. (And which actually doesn't exist in Singapore.) It is fried with a type of caramelised soy sauce, thus making it somewhat sweeter than the Penang version. * '''Chee cheong fun''' (豬腸粉) is a favourite breakfast consisting of lasagna-type rice noodles rolled up and various types of fried meats including fishballs and fried tofu. The dish is usually topped with a generous amount of sauce. * '''Chwee kway''' (水粿) is a breakfast dish consisting of rice cakes topped with ''chai po'' (salted fermented turnips), usually served with some chilli sauce. * '''Fishball noodles''' (魚丸面) come in many forms, but the noodle variety most often seen is ''mee pok'', which are flat egg noodles. The noodles are tossed in chilli sauce and accompanied by a side bowl of fishballs in soup. * '''Hainanese chicken rice''' (海南鸡饭) is steamed ("white") or roasted ("red") chicken flavoured with soy sauce and sesame oil served on a bed of fragrant rice that has been cooked in chicken broth and flavoured with ginger and garlic. Accompanied by chilli sauce made from crushed fresh chillis, ginger, garlic and thick dark soy sauce as well as some cucumber and a small bowl of chicken broth. Despite its name, only the method of preparing the chicken originated in Hainan, while the method of cooking the rice was actually invented by the Hainanese immigrants in what is today Singapore and Malaysia. * '''Hokkien mee''' (福建面) is a style of soupy fried noodles in light, fragrant stock with prawns and other seafood. Oddly, it bears little resemblance to the Kuala Lumpur dish of the same name, which uses thick noodles in dark soy, or the Penang version, which is served in very spicy prawn soup. * '''Kway chap''' (粿汁) is essentially sheets made of rice flour served in a brown stock, accompanied by a plate of braised pork and pig organs (tongue, ear and intestines). * '''Mala xiangguo''' (麻辣香锅) is a stir-fry of your choice of ingredients with a powerfully spicy and numbing sauce made from chillies and [[Sichuan]] peppercorns. Start with "little spicy" (小辣 ''xiao la'') and work your way up if you dare! * '''Popiah''' (薄饼), or spring rolls, come fresh or fried. They consist of a filling of boiled turnip, fried tofu, pork, shrimp with a slew of condiments, wrapped in a thin crepe smeared with sweet dark soy sauce and eaten like a fajita. They are related to the ''lumpia'' and ''runbing'' of other Chinese communities in Asia. * '''Prawn noodles''' (虾面, ''hae mee'' in Hokkien) is a dark-brown prawn broth served with egg noodles and a giant tiger prawn or two on top. Some stalls serve it with boiled pork ribs as well. The best versions are highly addictive and will leave you slurping up the last MSG-laden (probably from the shrimp heads) drops. * '''Satay bee hoon''' is rice vermicelli (''bee hoon'') served with the same peanut and chilli sauce used for ''satay'', hence the name. Usually cockles, dried squid and pork slices are added. * '''Steamboat''' (火锅), also known as '''hot pot''', is do-it-yourself soup Chinese style. You get a pot of broth bubbling on a tabletop burner, pick meat, fish and veggies to your liking from a menu or buffet table, then cook it to your liking. When finished, add in noodles or ask for rice to fill you up. This usually requires a minimum of two people, and the more the merrier. * '''Tau huay''' (豆花), also known as '''beancurd''', is probably the most common traditional Chinese dessert, a bowl of tofu curds in syrup, served either hot or cold. An innovation that has swept the island is a delicious custard-like version ("soft tau huay") which includes no syrup and is extremely soft despite being solid. * '''Wonton mee''' (云吞面) is thin noodles topped with ''wantan'' dumplings of seasoned minced pork. Unlike the soupy Hong Kong version, it is usually served 'dry' in soy sauce and chilli. * '''Yong tau foo''' (酿豆腐) literally means "stuffed tofu", but it's more exciting than it sounds. The diner selects their favourites from a vast assortment of tofu, fish paste, assorted seafood and vegetables, and they are then sliced into bite-size pieces, cooked briefly in boiling water and then served either in broth as soup or "dry" with the broth in a separate bowl. The dish can be eaten by itself or with any choice of noodles. Essential accompaniments are spicy chili sauce and sweet sauce for dipping. ====Indian cuisine==== The smallest of Singapore's big three ethnic groups, Indians have had proportionally the smallest impact on the local culinary scene, but there is no shortage of Indian food even at many hawker centres. Delicious and authentic Indian food can be had at Little India, including south Indian typical meals such as ''dosa'' (''thosai'') crepes, ''idli'' lentil-rice cakes and ''sambar'' soup, as well as north Indian meals including various curries, ''naan'' bread, ''chapati'', tandoori chicken and more. In addition, however, a number of Indian dishes have been "Singaporeanised" and adopted by the entire population, including: * '''Fish head curry''' is, true to the name, a gigantic curried fish head cooked whole until it's ready to fall apart. Singapore's [[Singapore/Little India#Eat|Little India]] is the place to sample this. There are two styles: the fiery Indian and the milder Chinese kind. * '''Nasi briyani''' is rice cooked in turmeric, which gives the rice an orange colour. Unlike the Hyderabadi original, it's usually rather bland, although specialist shops do turn out more flavourful versions. It is usually served with curry chicken and some Indian crackers. * '''Roti prata''' is the local version of ''paratha'', flat bread tossed in the air like pizza, repeatedly folded like phyllo pastry, rapidly pan-fried, and eaten dipped in curry. Modern-day variations can incorporate unorthodox ingredients like cheese, chocolate and even ice cream, but some canonical versions include ''roti kosong'' (plain), ''roti telur'' (with egg) and ''murtabak'' (layered with chicken, mutton or fish). Vegans beware: unlike Indian ''roti'', roti prata batter is usually made with eggs. * '''Putu mayam''' is a sweet dessert composed of vermicelli-like noodles topped with shredded coconut and orange sugar. <gallery> File:Fish Head Curry at Banana Leaf Apolo.jpg|Fish Head Curry File:Roti Prata Curry Large.JPG|''Roti prata'' (left) and ''roti telur'' (centre) with a side order of chicken curry File:Mutton Biryani, Singapore.jpg|Nasi biryani </gallery> ===Hawker centres=== {{infobox|Social welfare Singapore style|One thing notably absent from Singaporean cheap eateries is any form of napkins or tissues. The solution to the mystery is in Singapore's lack of government welfare: instead, every hawker centre has a resident invalid or two, who make a living by selling tissues ($1 for a few packets).}} [[File:Hawker_Center,_Singapore.jpg|thumb|A typical hawker centre]] The cheapest and most popular places to eat in Singapore are '''hawker centres''', essentially former pushcart vendors directed into giant complexes by government fiat. Prices are low ($3–5 for most dishes), hygiene standards are high (every stall is required to prominently display a hygiene certificate grading it from A to D) and the food can be excellent. Ambience tends to be a little lacking though and there is no air-conditioning either, but a visit to a hawker centre is a must when in Singapore, if you wish to experience authentic local food culture in the heartlands themselves. However, be leery of overzealous pushers-cum-salesmen, especially at the Satay Club in Lau Pa Sat and Newton Food Centre at Newton Circus: the tastiest stalls don't need high-pressure tactics to find customers. Touting for business is illegal, and occasionally a reminder of this can result in people backing off a bit. {{infobox|Cash only|Hawkers and coffeeshops are among the few places you may visit where '''credit cards are not accepted'''. Ask before you order, and be prepared to pay cash or do without.}} Hawker centres are built for volume and ordering from a popular hawker speaking in rapid-fire Singlish can be confusing. First stake out your territory by ''choping'' (reserve) a space by parking a friend at the table, or do what the locals do: place a packet of tissue paper on the table. If ordering from a stall ''not'' marked "self-service", note down the table number so they can deliver. The best places always have queues, so line up, and once asked place your order by stating the dish and portion size you want: "Fishball noodles, four dollars." Expect to get some or all of the following questions: * ''"Have here or take away?"'' Reply "have here" to eat in, or any of "take away", "packet" or ''ta pao'' (打包) to take away. * ''"Container?"'' If doing takeaway, some stalls will offer a choice between a free plastic bag (impractical unless you have a bowl/plate to eat out of) or a styrofoam box (around 20 cents extra). Disposable utensils are always included. * ''"Soup or dry?"'' Many noodle dishes are available either "dry" (干 ''kan''), with broth on the side, or "soup" (汤 ''tang''), mixed with broth. * ''"What noodle?"'' Any self-respecting noodle stall has at least four types on offer, ranging from yellow ''mee'' (thick wheat noodles) to ''bee hoon'' (thin rice vermicelli). Point and choose from the glass cabinet. * ''"Chilli?"'' If you say yes, the often fiery ''sambal'' paste will be mixed in, so it may be safer to opt out and add your chillies by yourself from the sauce on the counter. Once you are finished, drop your tray off in the tray return rack; this being Singapore, you may be fined up to $300 if you don't. Every district in Singapore has its own hawker centres and prices decrease as you move out into the boonies. For tourists, centrally located '''Newton Circus''' near ([[Singapore/Balestier|Newton MRT]] Exit B), '''Gluttons Bay''' (near Esplanade MRT Exit D) and '''Lau Pa Sat''' (near Raffles Place MRT Exit I, the [[Singapore/Riverside|River]]), are the most popular options &mdash; but this does not make them the cheapest or the tastiest, and the demanding gourmand would do well to head to [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] or the heartlands instead. A dizzying array of food stalls with a large South Indian representation can be found in the bustling '''Tekka Centre''' at the edge of [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]. Many of the best food stalls are in residential districts off the tourist trail and do not advertise in the media, so the best way to find them is to ask locals for their recommendations. Good examples closer to the city centre include '''[[Singapore/East Coast#Eat|Old Airport Road Food Centre]]''' (near Dakota MRT Exit B) and '''Tiong Bahru Market''' (near Tiong Bahru MRT), both of which are sprawling and home to a number of much-loved stalls. ===Coffee shops and bubble tea=== {{infobox|Coffee, see and tea, oh!|Coffee and tea in hawker centres and ''kopitiam'' goes for around a dollar a cup, a steep discount on Starbucks prices, but you'll need to learn the lingo to get what you want. If you order just ''kopi'' (the Malay word for "coffee") or ''teh'' (Hokkien for "tea") in Singapore, it will definitely be served with a heaped spoonful of sugar, and more often than not with a squirt of sweet condensed milk. ''Kopi-C'' or ''teh-C'' substitutes unsweetened evaporated milk, while ''kopi-O'' or ''teh-O'' makes sure it's served with no milk. To get rid of the sugar, you need to ask for it ''kosong'' ("plain"), but if you want a plain black cup of coffee, you need to ask for ''kopi-O kosong''. If you want your drink cold, just add a ''peng'' to the end of the drink name, eg. ''kopi-O-peng'', ''teh-peng'', ''teh-C-peng'', ''Milo-peng'' etc. and it will be served with ice.}} Despite the name, coffee shops or ''kopitiam'' sell much more than coffee &mdash; they are effectively mini-hawker centres with perhaps only half a dozen stalls (one of which will, however, sell coffee and other drinks). The Singaporean equivalent of pubs, this is where folks come for the canonical Singaporean breakfast of ''kopi'' (strong, sugary coffee), some ''kaya'' (egg-coconut jam) toast and runny eggs, and this is also where they come to down a beer or two and chat away in the evenings. English proficiency can sometimes be limited, but most stall owners know enough to communicate the basics, and even if they don't, nearby locals will usually help you out if you ask. Many coffee shops offer ''zi char/cze cha'' (煮炒) for dinner, meaning a menu of local dishes, mostly Chinese-style seafood, served at your table at mid-range prices. The usual Starbucks and other local cafe chains such as Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf can be found in any shopping mall but an iced coffee or tea can set you back $5 or more, whereas a ''teh tarik'' ("pulled" milky tea) or ''kopi'' coffee runs closer to $1 at any hawker centre. While exploring, you're also likely to come across a good number of independent cafes offering gourmet coffee, pastries and cakes, which have mushroomed across the city centre over the last decade. Last but not least, the Taiwanese invention of '''bubble tea''' (aka boba tea, pearl tea) has taken Singapore by storm and every self-respecting shopping mall has numerous outlets hawking variants of sugary, milky tea with chewy tapioca pearls, jazzed up with increasingly inventive ingredients ranging from cream cheese foam to smoky, intense black sugar syrup. [https://royaltgroup.com/our-brands/liho.html Liho] and [https://www.koithe.com/en Koi] are the largest chains. ===Food courts=== [[Image:Kueh tutu seller at a Food Republic food court in Singapore.jpg|thumb|''Food Republic'' retro theme food court, [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]]] Found in the basement or top floor of nearly every shopping mall, food courts are the air-conditioned version of hawker centres. The variety of food on offer is almost identical, but prices are on average $1–3 higher than prices in hawker centres and coffee shops (depending on the area, it is slightly more expensive in tourist intensive areas) and the quality of food is good but not necessarily value-for-money. ===Fast food=== International fast food chains like McDonald's, Carl's Jr., Burger King, KFC, MOS Burger, Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, Subway etc. are commonly found in various shopping malls. Prices range from $2 for a basic burger to upwards of $5 for a set meal. All restaurants are self-service and clearing your table after your meal is optional. In addition to the usual suspects, look out for these uniquely Singaporean brands: * {{listing | name=Bengawan Solo | alt= | url=http://bengawansolo.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore version of Indonesian cakes, Chinese pastries and everything in between. The name is taken from the name of a famous river in Java. }} * {{listing | name=BreadTalk | url=http://www.breadtalk.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This self-proclaimed "designer bread" chain has taken not just Singapore but much of South-East Asia by storm. Everything is jazzily shaped, funkily named (e.g. ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bacon'') and baked on premises. To the Western palate, almost everything is rather sweet. }} * {{listing | name=Jollibean | url=http://www.jollibean.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fresh soy drinks, beancurd and tasty ''mee chiang kueh'' Chinese pancakes. }} * {{listing | name=Killiney Kopitiam | url=http://www.killiney-kopitiam.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves kaya toast, kopi and ginger tea (with ice or without); waiters at the original Somerset location shout your order towards the back with gusto. }} * {{listing | name=Mr Bean | url=http://www.mrbean.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a variety of soya bean drinks, ice-creams and pastries snacks. }} * {{listing | name=Old Chang Kee | url=http://www.oldchangkee.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their curry puffs, but their range now covers anything and everything deep-fried. Take-away only. }} * {{listing | name=Ya Kun Kaya Toast | url=http://www.yakun.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves the classic Singaporean breakfast all day long: kaya toast, runny eggs and strong, sweet coffee (plus some other drinks). Arguably one of the more successful chains with branches as far away as South Korea and Japan. }} ===Restaurants=== {{infobox|Kee-ping up with the Lims|Ever wonder why every other Chinese hawker stall and restaurant in Singapore has a name that ends in ''Kee''? The answer is simple: the character ''kee'' (记) is Chinese for "brand" or "mark", and is used much like the trademark symbol in the West. A name like ''Yan Kee'' thus means "run by the Yan family", and should not be taken as a political statement.}} Singapore offers a wide variety of full-service restaurants as well, catering to every taste and budget. As the majority of Singapore's population is ethnic Chinese, there is an abundance of Chinese restaurants in Singapore, mainly serving southern Chinese (mostly Hokkien, Teochew, or Cantonese) cuisines, though with the large number of expatriates and foreign workers from China these days, cuisine originating from Shanghai and further north is also not hard to find. True local Chinese restaurants generally serve dishes little seen in Chinese restaurants internationally and in Mainland China, due to the combination of their southern Chinese roots and local influences. Depending on where you go and what you order, prices can vary greatly. In ordinary restaurants, prices usually range from $15 ~ $35 per person, while in top-end restaurants in luxury hotels, meals can cost $300 per person when they involve delicacies such as abalone, suckling pig and lobster. As with Chinese restaurants anywhere, food is eaten with chopsticks and served with Chinese tea. Being a maritime city, one common speciality is '''seafood restaurants''', offering Chinese-influenced Singaporean classics like '''chilli crabs'''. These are much more fun to visit in a group, but be careful about what you order: gourmet items like Sri Lankan giant crab can easily push your bill up to hundreds of dollars. Menus typically say "market price", and if you ask they'll quote you the price per 100g, but a big crab can easily top 2kg. The best-known seafood spots are clustered on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], but for ambience, the riverside restaurants at [[Singapore/Riverside|Boat Quay and Clarke Quay]] can't be beat. Again, always enquire about the prices when they aren't stated in full, and be wary of touts. Singapore also has its share of good Western restaurants, with British- and American-influenced food being a clear favourite among locals. Most of the more affordable chains can be found in various shopping centres throughout the island, and prices for main courses range from $14 ~ 22. A uniquely Singaporean variant is '''Hainanese Western food''', which traces its origins to the Hainanese migrants who worked as cooks for European employers during the colonial period, and most hawker centres will have a Western stall or two selling dishes like "chicken cutlet" (deep-fried breaded chicken) with baked beans, coleslaw and chips, usually for under $10. French, Italian, Japanese and Korean food is also readily available, though prices tend to be on the expensive side, while Thai and Indonesian restaurants tend to be more affordable. One British import much loved by Singaporeans is '''high tea'''. In the classical form, as served up by finer hotels across the island, this is a light afternoon meal consisting of tea and a wide array of British-style savoury snacks and sweet pastries like finger sandwiches and scones. However, the term is increasingly used for afternoon buffets of any kind, and Chinese ''dim sum'' and various Singaporean dishes are common additions. Prices vary, but you'll usually be looking at $35–80 per head. Many restaurants only serve high tea on weekends, and hours may be very limited: the famous spread at the Raffles Hotel's Tiffin Room, for example, is only available from 3:30-5PM. Singaporeans are big on '''buffets''', especially international buffets offering a wide variety of dishes including Western, Chinese and Japanese as well as some local dishes at a fixed price. Popular chains include '''Sakura''' and '''[http://www.viennabuffet.com/ Vienna]'''. Most hotels also offer lunch and dinner buffets. '''Champagne brunches''' on Sundays are particularly popular, but you can expect to pay over $100 per head and popular spots, like Mezza9 at the Hyatt on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], will require reservations. Some restaurants put small side dishes (usually braised peanuts or prawn crackers) and wet paper towels on the table without asking. You will be charged a dollar or two for them unless you ask to take them away. ====Fine dining==== Singapore has no fewer than 44 [https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/ Michelin]-starred restaurants, ranging from French degustations at 3-star Odette in the National Gallery to the eponymous $5 bowl at Tai Hwa Pork Noodle. The opening of the two casinos in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] has led to several of the world's top chefs opening local branches of their restaurants, including Santi, Waku Ghin and Guy Savoy. Prices are generally what you would expect for eating at a fine dining restaurant in the West, with $400+ per person not unheard of for a tasting menu with drinks. ===Dietary restrictions=== Singapore is an easy place to eat for almost everybody. Some Indians and small groups of Chinese Buddhists are '''vegetarian''', so Indian stalls may have a number of veggie options and some hawker centres will have a Chinese vegetarian stall or two, often serving up amazing meat imitations made from gluten. Chinese vegetarian food traditionally does not use eggs or dairy products and is thus almost always '''vegan'''; Indian vegetarian food, however, often employs cheese and other milk products. Be on your guard in ordinary Chinese restaurants though, as even dishes that appear vegetarian on the menu may contain seafood products like oyster sauce or salted fish &mdash; check with the waiter if in doubt. Some restaurants can be found that use "no garlic, no onions". Muslims should look out for '''halal''' certificates issued by MUIS, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. This is found at practically every Malay stall and many Indian Muslim operations too, but more rarely on outlets run by the Chinese, few of whom are Muslims. However, there are a few halal food courts around, which are an excellent choice for safely sampling halal Chinese food. Many Western fast-food chains in Singapore use halal meat: look for a certificate around the ordering area, or ask a manager if in doubt. A few restaurants skimp on the formal certification and simply put up "no pork, no lard" signs; it's your call if this is good enough for you. Kosher-observant Jews, on the other hand, will have a harder time as '''kosher''' food is nearly unknown in Singapore, though there is a single kosher grocery store and restaurant in the '''Maghain Aboth Synagogue''' on Waterloo Street, as well as a kosher branch of Coffee Bean nearby; check with the [http://www.singaporejews.com/ Jewish Welfare Board] for details. '''Coeliac disease''' is relatively unheard of in Singapore, so don't expect to find information on menus about whether dishes contain gluten or not. A few exceptions to this include '''[http://www.cedeledepot.com/ Cedele]''' and '''[http://www.jonesthegrocer.com/ Jones the Grocer]'''. Gluten awareness is spreading in Singapore as well, and many upmarket restaurants will have internationally trained chefs who can cater to your needs. Gluten-free products are available in most '''[http://www.coldstorage.com.sg/ Cold Storage]''' and Marketplace supermarkets, as well as specialist shops such as '''[http://www.mybrp.com.sg/ Brown Rice Paradise]'''. You can also treat yourself to many naturally gluten-free regional specialities, such as '''Hainanese chicken rice''' (be sure to ask for chicken without sauce) and '''Masala dosa'''. ==Drink== <!-- Please add places to drink to the district pages, not here. --> [[Image:ClarkeQuay Purple.JPG|thumb|upright=1.5|Clarke Quay by night]] Singapore's nightlife isn't quite a match for [[Bangkok/Patpong|Patpong]], but it's no slouch either. Some clubs have 24 hr licences and few places close before 3AM. Any artists touring Asia are pretty much guaranteed to stop in Singapore, with superclub '''Zouk''' in particular regularly clocking high on lists of the world's best nightclubs. Singapore's nightlife is largely concentrated along the '''three Quays''' &mdash; Boat, Clarke and Robertson &mdash; of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside]], with the clubs of [[Sentosa]] giving party animals even more reason to dance the night away and the casino on [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] also entering the fray. Fancy cocktail bars cluster near the aptly named '''Club St''' near the [[Singapore/Riverside|CBD]] and '''Keong Saik''' in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], which is also where you'll find Singapore's gay bars. The legal drinking age is 18, and while this is surprisingly loosely enforced, some clubs have higher age limits. If you are asked for identification, the only acceptable forms of identification are a Singapore-issued identity card or a passport. Friday is generally the biggest night of the week for going out, with Saturday a close second. Sunday is gay night in many bars and clubs, while Wednesday or Thursday is ladies' night, often meaning not just free entrance but free drinks for women. Most clubs are closed on Monday and Tuesday, while bars generally stay open but tend to be very quiet. For a night out Singapore style, gather a group of friends and head for the nearest '''karaoke box''' &mdash; major chains include '''[http://www.partyworldktv.com.sg/ Party World]'''. Room rental ranges from $30/hour and up. Beware that the non-chain, glitzy (or dodgy) looking, neon-covered '''KTV lounges''' may charge much higher rates and the short-skirted hostesses may offer more services than just pouring your drinks. In Singapore, the pronunciation of karaoke follows the Japanese "''karah-oh-kay''" instead of the Western "''carry-oh-key''". ===Alcohol=== [[Image:Singapore Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|The original Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel]] Alcohol is widely available but expensive due to Singapore's heavy sin taxes. On the other hand, tax-free at Changi Airport has some of the best prices in the world. You can bring in up to one litre of liquor and two litres of wine and beer if you arrive from countries other than Malaysia. Careful shopping at major supermarkets will also throw up common basic Australian wine labels for under $20. Public drunkenness is socially frowned upon in Singapore, and misbehaving under the influence of alcohol will certainly not gain you any respect from Singaporean friends. Do not allow any confrontations to escalate into fights, as the police will be called in, and you may face prison and possibly caning. Many Singaporeans, including most but by no means all Muslims, abstain from alcohol entirely. Public drinking is heavily restricted between 10:30PM and 7AM, while additional restrictions exist in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] and Geylang that prohibit public drinking during weekends and holidays. While most bars, nightclubs and restaurants are exceptions to this rule, this means that supermarkets and liquor stores will not be able to sell alcohol during that period. Prices when drinking out vary. You can enjoy a large bottle of beer of your choice at a coffee shop or hawker centre for less than $6 (and the local colour comes thrown in for free). On the other hand, drinks in any bar, club or fancy restaurant remain pricey, with a basic drink clocking in at $10–15 while fancy cocktails would usually be in the $15–25 range. On the upside, happy hours and two-for-one promotions are common, and the entry price for clubs usually includes several drink tickets. Almost all restaurants in Singapore allow '''bringing your own''' (BYO) wine and cheaper restaurants without a wine menu usually don't even charge corkage, although in these places you'll need to bring your own bottle opener and glasses. Fancier places charge $20–50, although many offer free corkage days on Monday or Tuesday. Tourists flock to the Long Bar in the [[Singapore/Riverside#Drink|Raffles Hotel]] to sample the original '''Singapore Sling''', a sickly sweet pink mix of pineapple juice, gin and more, but locals (almost) never touch the stuff. The tipple of choice in Singapore is the local beer, '''Tiger''', a refreshing if unexciting lager, but a microbrewery boom has led to outlets such as '''Archipelago''' (Boat Quay), '''Brewerkz''' (Riverside Point), '''Paulaner Brauhaus''' (Millenia Walk) and '''Pump Room''' (Clarke Quay) offering interesting alternatives. ===Tobacco=== Tobacco is heavily taxed, and you are not allowed to bring more than '''one opened pack''' (not carton, but a single pack!) of cigarettes into the country. The legal smoking age is 21, and shops selling cigarettes may ask for identification before selling you some. This is particularly strictly enforced on the land borders with [[Malaysia]], where all baggage is regularly X-rayed. Most public places including hawker centres have restrictions on smoking, and it is prohibited in public transport as well. There is a total ban on smoking in all air-conditioned places (including pubs and discos), and strict limitations on where you can smoke outside as well (e.g.,within 5 metres of bus stops and building entrances, parks, covered walkways and shelters, playgrounds and all except the designated sections of hawker centres are off limits). The designated zone should be marked with a yellow outline, and may have a sign reading "smoking zone". The list of places where smoking is prohibited and the (much shorter) list of where it is allowed is published on a [http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking government website]. Shisha and e-cigarettes (vaping) are ''illegal'' in Singapore. ===Prostitution=== Prostitution is tolerated in six designated districts, most notably [[Singapore/East Coast#Drink|Geylang]], which &mdash; not coincidentally &mdash; also offers some of the cheapest lodging and best food in the city. While the age of consent in Singapore is 16, a higher minimum age of 18 applies to prostitutes. The industry maintains a low profile (no go-go bars here) and is not a tourist attraction by any stretch of the word. Legally practising commercial sex workers are required to register with the authorities and attend special clinics for regular sexually transmitted disease screening. However, please be prudent and practice safe sex—although most legally practising sex workers will insist on it anyway. Orchard Towers, on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]], continues to live up to its reputation as the "four floor of whores", despite occasional crackdowns by the authorities. Beware that the prostitutes working here are usually ''not'' registered, and the risk of theft and STDs is significantly higher. ==Sleep== {{SeeDistricts}} {{cautionbox|Short-term home or room rentals (of 6 months or less) such as provided by platforms such as Airbnb are '''illegal''' in Singapore. Curiously, advertising rooms or houses on such platforms is not illegal, and therefore don't be surprised to find listings for Singapore on Airbnb. The enforcement of the law has been lenient so far, but immediate action will be taken if there is any complaint by the neighbours. In case this happens, you will not face any adverse consequences other than having to find another place to stay in a hurry, but your host may be subject to legal action.}} {{sleeppricerange|Under $100|$100-300|Over $300}} <!-- Please add places to sleep to the district pages, NOT here --> Accommodation in Singapore is expensive by South-East Asian standards. Particularly in the higher price brackets, demand outstrips supply and during big events like the F1 race or some of the larger conventions it's not uncommon for pretty much everything to sell out. Lower-end hotels and hostels, though, remain affordable and available throughout the year. Unless you're a shopping maven intent on maximizing time in [[Singapore/Orchard#Sleep|Orchard Road]]'s shopping malls, the [[Singapore/Riverside#Sleep|Riverside]] is probably the best place to stay in Singapore. GST and Service charge are generally not included in the advertised rates. Therefore, when considering how much to allocate for accommodation, don't forget to add 17.7% . ===Budget=== <!--Please add places to sleep to the district pages, not here--> [[Hostels|Backpackers' hostels]] can be found primarily in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]], [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]], [[Singapore/Riverside|Clarke Quay]] and the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]. Backpacker hostels cost from $12–40 for a dorm bed. There seems to be a bedbug epidemic among many of the very cheapest hostels - read the reviews carefully before booking. Cheap hotels are clustered in the [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang]], [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] districts, where they service mostly the type of customer who rents rooms by the hour. Rooms are generally small and not fancy, but are still clean and provide basic facilities such as a bathroom and television. Prices start as low as $15 for a "transit" of a few hours and $40 for a full night's stay. The two major local chains, with hotels throughout the island, are: * {{listing | name=Fragrance Hotel | url=http://www.fragrancehotel.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6345 6116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chain of 13 hotels and one backpackers' hostel. Rooms from $58, discounts on weekends and for ISIC holders. }} * {{listing | name=Hotel 81 | url=http://www.hotel81.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6767 8181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A chain of over 20 functional hotels with rates starting at $49 for two. }} ===Mid-range=== Much of Singapore's mid-range accommodation is in rather featureless but functional older hotels, with a notable cluster near the western end of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]]. There has, however, been a surge of "boutique" hotels in renovated shophouses here and in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], these can be pretty good value, with rates starting from $100/night. ===Splurge=== [[Image:Hotel Raffles in Singapore.JPG|thumb|Raffles Hotel]] Singapore has an extensive selection of luxury accommodation, including the famed '''Raffles Hotel'''. You will generally be looking at upwards of $300 per night for a room in a five-star hotel, which is still a pretty good deal by most standards. Hotel rates fluctuate quite a bit: a large conference can double prices, while on weekends in the off-peak season heavy discounts are often available. The largest hotel clusters can be found at [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] (good for sightseeing) and around [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]] (good for shopping). Being spoilt for choice in the lion city as far as luxurious accommodation is concerned is quite an understatement. ===Long-term=== Housing in Singapore is expensive, as the high population density and sheer scarcity of land drives real estate prices through the roof. As a result, you would generally be looking at rentals on par with the likes of [[New York City|New York]] and [[London]]. Apartment hotels in Singapore include '''[http://www.the-ascott.com Ascott]''', which also operates under the '''Somerset''' and '''Citadines''' brands, and the many tentacles of '''[https://www.fareasthospitality.com/ Far East Hospitality]''', which has both regular hotels and serviced apartments. Prices are competitive with hotels but quite expensive compared to apartments. Renting an apartment in Singapore will generally require a working visa. While over 80% of Singaporeans live in government-subsidised '''Housing Development Board''' (HDB) flats, their availability to foreigners is limited, although [http://www.jtc.gov.sg/ JTC's SHiFT] scheme makes some available with monthly rents in the $1,700–2,800 range. Most expats, however, turn to private housing blocks known as '''condos''', where an average three-bedroom apartment will cost you anything from $3,200 per month for an older apartment in the suburbs to $20,000 for a top-of-the-line deluxe one on Orchard Road. Most condos have facilities like pools, gyms, tennis court, car park and 24 hr security. As the supply of studio and one-bedroom apartments is very limited, most people on a budget share an apartment with friends or colleagues, or just sublet a single room. Landed houses, known as '''bungalows''', are incredibly expensive near the city centre (rents are commonly tens of thousands) but can drop if you're willing to settle outside the city centre &mdash; and remember that you can drive across the country in 30 minutes. One or two-month security deposits are standard practice and for monthly rents of under $3,000 you need to pay the agent a commission of 2 weeks per year of lease. Leases are usually for two years, with a "diplomatic clause" that allows you to terminate after 1 year. [http://www.singaporeexpats.com/ Singapore Expats] is the largest real estate agency geared for expats and their free classifieds are a popular choice for hunting for rooms or apartment-mates. You might also want to check the classified ads in the local newspapers. ==Learn== Singapore's universities are generally well-regarded and draw exchange students from near and far. * {{do | name=National University of Singapore (NUS) | url=http://www.nus.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore's oldest university, strong in law, medicine, computing and science. One of the premier universities in Asia. }} * {{do | name=Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | url=http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The second university in this island state, more geared towards engineering, media and business studies. Host for the Youth Olympics 2010 }} * {{do | name=Singapore Management University (SMU) | url=http://www.smu.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The third, and the only publicly-funded private university in Singapore. Geared towards finance and business. }} * {{do | name=Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) | url=http://www.sutd.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The fourth autonomous university in Singapore, established in collaboration with MIT. Teaches engineering and architecture with a special focus on design. }} * {{do | name=Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) |alt=| url=http://www.unisim.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2017-04-04| content= Previously known as Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Singapore's private university with a number of international degree courses. The school offers a wide range of first degrees, from the arts to business to technology studies. As of 17 March 2017, SUSS is restructuring to become Singapore's newest autonomous university. }} A number of foreign universities, business schools and specialised institutes have also set up their Asian campuses in Singapore. * {{do | name=SP Jain School of Global Management (SPJ) | url=http://www.spjain.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International campus of the business school in [[Mumbai]]. }} * {{do | name=INSEAD | url=http://campuses.insead.edu/asia/facilities/directions.cfm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of European business school, INSEAD. }} * {{do | name=University of Chicago Booth School of Business | url=http://www.chicagobooth.edu/visit/singapore/index.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, offering one of the most expensive MBAs in the world. }} * {{do | name=DigiPen Institute of Technology | url=http://www.digipen.edu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of the DigiPen Institute of Technology, [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]], [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. }} * {{do | name=ESSEC | url=http://www.essec.edu/en/essec-asia-pacific-en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International campus of the business school in [[Paris]]. }} ===Cooking=== * {{listing | name=at-Sunrice | url=https://www.at-sunrice.com/news-and-events/spiceodyssey/ | email= | address=Fort Canning Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6336 3307 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A professional cooking academy that also does day classes for the public. The crowd-pleaser is the "Spice Garden Walk" ($40) at Fort Canning, where a chef introduces you to local herbs and spices and their uses in cuisine and medicine, and then guides you in the fine art of making your own curry paste. Reservations essential. }} * {{listing | name=Cookery Magic | url=http://www.cookerymagic.com/ | email=info@cookerymagic.com | address=179 Haig Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6348 9667 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $65 | content=Cooking classes in an old colonial black-and-white home, with themes varying by day and cuisines from all over the continent. 8 students maximum. }} * {{listing | name=Palate Sensations | url=http://www.palatesensations.com/ | email=info@palatesensations.com | address=1 Westbourne Road #03-05 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6479 9025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $100 | content=Hands-on cooking classes in both European and Asian styles, held in a colonial black and white bungalow in rural western Singapore. 12 students maximum. }} *{{listing | name=D'Open Kitchen | url=https://www.dopenkitchen.com.sg/ | email=info@dopenkitchen.com | address=Anson Rd, 10 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 82286217 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $80 | content=Cooking team building classes. Market tours, virtual cooking and baking classes. |alt=|wikidata=|lastedit=2021-01-06}} ==Work== As one of the most vibrant economies in South-east Asia, supported by a highly-educated population of locals and expats from every corner of the world and some of the lowest personal and corporate income tax rates in the world, Singapore is a natural choice for multinational companies who wish to have a presence in the region and has many employment opportunities for skilled workers. However, you must have a '''work permit''' (WP) or an '''employment pass''' (EP) to work in Singapore. In practice, receiving either requires that you have a firm job offer and the sponsoring company applies on your behalf. There is also a '''[http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-holiday-programme Working Holiday Programme]''' for recent university graduates who want to live in Singapore for up to 6 months. '''Work permits''' are mostly intended for menial, low-skilled labourers. To be eligible for an '''employment pass''', you will generally need to have a minimum salary of at least $4,500 per month and hold at least a bachelor's degree from a reasonably reputable university. There is also an intermediate known as the '''S pass''', which is usually granted to mid-skilled workers who have been promoted to positions of junior leadership such as a work site supervisor, and would require you to have a minimum salary of at least $2,500 per month as well as your employer's recommendation. '''Employment pass''' and '''S pass''' holders with a monthly salary of at least $6,000 are allowed to bring in their family members on a dependent pass. If your employment is terminated, you will get a social visit pass (a visitors visa with no employment rights) which allows you to stay for 30 days. You can look for another job during this time, but don't overstay your visa, and do not think about working without the right papers; this will result in a short stay in the local prison, with added fines, possibly caning, certain deportation and being banned from re-entering. In addition, your employer will also face hefty fines and imprisonment. For more information, contact the [http://www.mom.gov.sg/ Ministry of Manpower]. Once you have been legally working in Singapore for a few years on an EP/S-Pass, applying for '''permanent residence''' (PR) is fairly straightforward, although these are no longer handed out like candy. If granted &mdash; and the rule of thumb is, the higher your salary, the more likely you are to get it &mdash; you can stay in Singapore indefinitely (as long as you can show some income every 5 years) and can change jobs freely. Work permit holders are generally not eligible to apply for permanent residency. The government is also highly supportive of entrepreneurship in the country, offering a 3-year tax exemption on profit for new companies (for the first S$100,000) and having one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world at 17% a year. Even the company incorporation process is done entirely online these days and can be completed as quickly as within one day. In addition, there are various governmental schemes which allow foreigners to obtain enterpreneur visas or even permanent residency by investing large sums of money in local businesses. ==Stay safe== {{warningbox|Singapore treats '''drug offences''' ''extremely'' severely. The '''''death'' ''penalty'' is mandatory''' for those convicted of trafficking, manufacturing, importing or exporting more than 15&nbsp;g of heroin, 30&nbsp;g of morphine, 30&nbsp;g of cocaine, 500&nbsp;g of cannabis, 200&nbsp;g of cannabis resin and 1.2&nbsp;kg of opium, and possession of these quantities is all that is needed for you to be convicted. Unauthorised consumption can result in up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $20,000, or both. You can be charged for unauthorised consumption as long as traces of illicit drugs are found in your system, even if you can prove that they were consumed outside the country, and you can be charged for trafficking as long as drugs are found in bags that are in your possession or in your room, even if they aren't yours and regardless of whether you're aware of them. If you must bring potentially forbidden medicines, check with the [https://www.hsa.gov.sg/ Singapore Health Sciences Authority] to find out, and (as needed and allowed) '''obtain written permission to bring them'''. This can be done fairly quickly by e-mail, perhaps a few weeks by regular postal mail.}} [[Image:Singapore FineCity.JPG|thumb|upright|Forbidden items in the MRT trains and stations]] Singapore is one of the '''safest major cities in the world''' by virtually any measure. Most people, including single female travellers, will not face any problems walking along the streets alone at night. But as the local police say, "low crime does not mean no crime" &mdash; beware of [[pickpockets]] in crowded areas and don't forget your common sense entirely. The '''[http://www.police.gov.sg/ Singapore Police Force]''' is responsible for law enforcement throughout the country, and you can recognise police officers by their distinctive dark blue uniforms. Most visitors will find the majority of Singaporean police officers to be professional and helpful, and you should report any crimes that you encounter to them as soon as possible. The Singaporean police have broader powers that what you might be used to in Western countries. In particular, while you are entitled to have a lawyer represent you at trial, the police have the right to restrict your access to a lawyer during your interrogation if they believe it could interfere with their investigation. In addition, while you have the right against self-incrimination, you do not have the right to silence and are required to answer the police's questions truthfully unless it contravenes the former. You should always make all statements in your defence during your interrogation, as failure to do so could result in the judge not believing you should you raise them for the first time at your trial. Singapore's '''squeaky cleanliness''' is achieved in part by strict rules against activities that are tolerated in other countries. For example, jay-walking, spitting, littering and drinking and eating on public transport are prohibited. Locals joke about Singapore being a '''fine city''' because heavy fines are levied if you're caught committing an offence. Look around for sign boards detailing the "Don'ts" and the fines associated with these offences and heed them. Avoid ''littering'', as offenders are not only subject to fines, but also to a "Corrective Work Order", in which offenders are made to wear a bright yellow jacket and pick up rubbish in public places. Enforcement is however, sporadic at best and it's not uncommon to see people openly litter, spit, smoke in non-smoking zones, etc. '''Chewing gum''', famously long banned, is now available at pharmacies for medical purposes (e.g., nicotine gum) if you ask for it directly, show your ID and sign the register. While importing gum is still officially an offence, you can usually bring in a few packs for personal consumption without any problem. [[File:K-9 Unit Singapore.jpg|thumb|Police officers from the Singapore Police Force]] For some crimes, most notably '''illegal entry''' and '''overstaying your visa for over 30 or 90 days''', Singapore imposes '''caning''' as a punishment for male offenders. Other offences which have caning as a punishment include vandalism, robbery, molestation and rape. Having sex with a girl under the age of 16 is considered to be rape under Singapore law even if the girl consents to it. Strokes from the thick rattan cane are excruciatingly painful, take weeks to heal and scar for life. Crimes such as murder, kidnapping, unauthorised possession of firearms and drug trafficking are punished with death. Oral and anal sex, long banned under colonial-era sodomy statutes, were legalised for heterosexuals in October 2007. Male '''homosexual contact''', however, remains illegal, with a theoretical punishment of two years in prison and/or caning. Although this law is generally not enforced and there is a fairly vibrant gay community with several gay bars in the Chinatown area, gay people should still expect legalised discrimination and censorious attitudes from locals and government officials. Nevertheless, unprovoked violence against homosexuals is almost unheard of, and you are unlikely to get anything beyond drawing stares and whispers. While not illegal, '''transgender''' people may also be subject to some degree of derision from locals and government officials, though unprovoked violent incidents are almost unheard of. Under Singapore law, transgender people may change their legal gender and use public toilets of their choice only ''after'' undergoing sex reassignment surgery. '''[[Begging]]''' is illegal in Singapore, but you'll occasionally see beggars on the streets. Most are not Singaporean &mdash; even the "monks" dressed in robes, who occasionally pester tourists for donations, are usually bogus. While jaywalking is illegal, it is still a common thing and occurs quite often around the city. Beware though that if a police officer catches you, you might end up with a small fine. Put simply, the roads are designated for cars and the footpaths are for people. Singapore's constitution pledges "freedom of expression", but in practice this right is severely curtailed, as a glance at the neutered domestic press will show. Police will not arrest you for expressing anti-government opinions in casual conversation with your friends, but foreigners in Singapore are not allowed to engage in any sort of political activity, including attending rallies or protests, regardless of the subject. The '''offence of scandalizing the court''' (contempt of court) is broadly defined, with any act or statement that could bring a court or judge into disrepute being liable for prosecution. There have been cases in which foreign journalists and jurists were convicted, so you should also avoid making comments regarding the judiciary. Singapore is virtually immune to '''natural disasters''': there are no fault lines nearby, although slight tremors from Indonesia's earthquakes can sometimes be felt from the upper storeys of buildings. Other landmasses shield it from tsunamis, and the local conditions are not conducive to the formation of typhoons and tornadoes (only one tornado has been recorded in Singapore's history). Flooding in the November–January monsoon season is an occasional hazard, especially in low-lying parts of the East Coast, but any water usually drains off within a day and life continues as normal. ===Bribery=== Singapore is generally considered to be relatively free from corruption in both public and private life. Bribery is a very serious offence penalised with long jail terms together with fines and caning for men. '''Do ''not'', under ''any'' circumstances,''' offer a bribe to a police officer or any other government employee since this will most likely result in your immediate arrest. * {{listing | name=Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau | alt=贪污调查局 | url=https://www.cpib.gov.sg/e-complaint | email=report@cpib.gov.sg | address=2 Lengkok Bahru/247 Whitley Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65-1800-376-0000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1045329 | wikipedia=Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau | lastedit=2020-11-21 | content=The main corruption investigation agency for Singapore which effectively eradicated corruption after its establishment, and has been emulated by other jurisdictions. }} ===Racial and religious discrimination=== Singapore has made great efforts to ensure a peaceful integrated society; making disparaging remarks against '''any''' ethnicity or religion is a crime that carries a prison term. Bloggers have been arrested and sentenced to imprisonment for making racist remarks on their blogs, and religious leaders have also gotten into trouble with the law for insulting other religions in their sermons. The Jehovah's Witnesses sect is banned for locals in Singapore (due to their avoidance of military service) but this does not affect tourists in any way. ===Firearms=== Singapore has very strict firearms laws, and unauthorised possession of firearms is punishable by long jail terms at best, and at worst could even result in the '''death penalty''' for assumed arms trafficking. '''Air-soft guns''' are also prohibited, and possession of them without a licence will land you in jail for '''up to 3 years'''. Licences to purchase and own firearms are generally only granted for sporting purposes (i.e. for target shooting), and would generally require you to be a member of a registered shooting club. Firearms must be stored securely at a shooting range, and bringing one out of the shooting range is generally illegal unless you have received special permission in advance. Visitors who wish to bring firearms in are required to apply for a permit in advance, though in practice these permits are only granted for official shooting competitions. You will also be required to travel under police escort from the port of entry to the shooting range, where you will have to securely store your firearm until you leave the country. ===Emergency numbers=== * {{listing | name=Police | alt=main number for Emergency Services | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ** {{listing | name=Police | alt=emergency SMS | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=71999 (local rate) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ambulance / Fire | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=995 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Non-emergency ambulance | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=1777 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=a $274 charge is paid for a non-emergency ferry to a hospital }} * {{listing | name=Singapore General Hospital | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6222 3322 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Drug & Poison Information Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6423 9119 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay healthy== '''[[Tap water]]''' is safe for drinking with very high sanitation standards. The hot and humid climate means that drinking plenty of water is advisable. [[Malaria]] is not an issue, but [[dengue fever]] is endemic to the region, and Singapore experienced a [[Zika virus]] outbreak. Singapore maintains strict mosquito control (leaving standing water around will get you fined), but the government's reach does not extend into the island's nature reserves, so if you're planning on hiking bring along mosquito repellent. ===Medical care=== The standard of medical care in Singapore is '''uniformly excellent''' and Singapore is a popular destination for medical tourism and medical evacuations in the region. Despite the lower prices, standards are usually as good as those in the West at both public and private clinics and hospitals, making this a good place to get your jabs and tabs if heading off into the jungle elsewhere. You'll still want to make sure your insurance is in order before a prolonged hospitalisation and/or major surgery. For minor ailments, head down to the nearest suburban shopping mall or HDB shopping district and look for a '''general practitioner''' (GP), or do a search in SingHealth's comprehensive [https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/Pages/Find-a-GP.aspx Find-a-GP] directory. They usually receive patients without appointment and can prescribe drugs on the spot or refer you to specialists, and the total cost of a consultation, medicine included, rarely exceeds $30. Public polyclinics, while cheaper for locals, are usually more expensive at unsubsidised rates ($50+) and generally have longer waits. All clinics, private or public, are generally only open during business hours Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings. * {{listing|name=RESCU|phone=+65 8779 9441|url=https://www.rescu.sg/|price=Home visit $68-108 depending on time of day| content=If it can't wait until Monday, RESCU offers 24/7 telemedicine consultations and house calls, including basic medications like antibiotics dispensed on the spot.}} For urgent problems, head to a hospital emergency department or call '''995''' for an ambulance. The ambulance is free in the event of a genuine medical emergency, but you will be charged a callout fee and refused transport otherwise. Public hospitals are heavily subsidised by the government for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, but will charge the full rate for visitors. They are legally required to provide emergency medical care regardless of your ability to pay, but you will be billed at a later date. *[Https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/hospital/ '''Raffles Hospital'''], [Https://Www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com '''Raffles''' '''Medical''' '''Group'''] (near bugis MRT station). [Tel:&#x20;+65&#x20;6311&#x20;1111 +65 6311 1111]. 585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770. Singapore's largest homegrown private healthcare provider. Raffles Medical Group is the only private medical provider in Singapore that owns and operates a fully integrated healthcare organization comprising of a tertiary hospital, a network of family medicine and [Https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/dental/ dental clinics], insurance services, Japanese and [https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/chinese-medicine/ traditional Chinese medicine clinics], and a consumer healthcare division. [https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/accident-emergency/ Raffles Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department] is fully equipped and staffed to manage high-risk injuries and critical medical conditions. *{{listing | name=KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital | url=https://www.kkh.com.sg/ | email= | address=100 Bukit Timah Road | lat= | long= | directions=near Novena MRT station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=A&E operates 24/7 | price= | content=Singapore's oldest dedicated women and children's hospital, well over 1 million Singaporeans were born here. Has a well-regarded 24/7 children's emergency department.}} *{{listing | name=Mount Elizabeth Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg | email= | address=Mount Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions=near Orchard MRT station | phone=+65 6737 2666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=A&E operates 24/7 | price=Consultations with specialists start from $100 |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-09-14| content=Singapore's largest private hospital and a popular destination for medical tourists. Also features a special suite that was built for the Sultan of Brunei, but now available to anybody with the means to pay when not in use by the Brunei royal family, with prices starting from an eye-watering $5,043 per night. }} *{{listing | name=Singapore General Hospital | url=http://www.sgh.com.sg | email= | address=College Rd, 1st-3rd Hospital Ave | lat= | long= | directions=next to Outram Park MRT station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore's oldest and largest public hospital.}} *{{listing | name=Tan Tock Seng Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.ttsh.com.sg | email= | address=11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng | lat= | long= | directions=next to Novena MRT station | phone=+65 6256 6011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 8AM-1PM & 2-5PM; Sa 8AM-noon, no appointment needed | price=$80 fee for doctor's consultation, vaccines for $10 plus cost (consultation unnecessary) | content=One of Singapore's largest public hospitals, fully equipped to handle most anything. Specialist departments here include a one-stop '''Travellers' Health & Vaccination Centre''' for immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, pre-trip and post-trip evaluations and general advice. }} *{{listing | name=National University Hospital | alt= | url=https://www.nuh.com.sg/ | email= | address=5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6779 5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Main teaching hospital for the National University of Singapore medical school, with a good number of specialist clinics. }} Alternatively, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are widespread in Singapore. '''[http://www.euyansang.com/ Eu Yan Sang]''' runs a chain of over 20 clinics, while the '''[http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association]''' offers a directory of TCM physicians. ===Toilets=== Nearly all shopping centres, hotels, MRT stations, bus interchanges and hawker centres are likely to have clean public toilet facilities available. Some public toilets may charge 10 or 20 cents per entry. If there's no toilet paper in the stall, take a look around, as it's sometimes provided on a shared giant roll outside. Most toilets have bowls, but there is usually one squatting cubicle in every public toilet. Being free, McDonald's toilets are popular and the staff do not make a fuss. ==Respect== {{infobox|What's in a name?|'''Chinese''' place their family name first, so ''Phua Chu Kang'' is Mr. Phua for business and Chu Kang (or just CK) to his friends. Many have Western names, so he may also be known as ''Terry Phua''.<br> '''Malay''' names are given name + ''bin'' or ''binti'' (son/daughter) + father's name. ''Mohammed bin Abdullah'' would usually be called Mr. Mohammed. Sometimes, the person's given name appears after the Mohammed or Abdul (example: ''Mohammed Faizal bin Abdul Nasser'') so, in such a case, he would usually be addressed as Mr. Faizal.<br> '''Indian''' names are complex, but the south Indian (Tamil) names usually found in Singapore have two patterns: either given name + ''s/o'' or ''d/o'' (son of/daughter of) + father's name, or father's initial + given name. Given names are often long and may be abbreviated, so Ramanathan s/o Sellapan may use the name S.R. Nathan and would be addressed as Mr. Nathan. The foolproof method is to ask how the person wants to be addressed.|}} Singaporeans care little about formal politeness. What would be decent behaviour at home, wherever home might be, is unlikely to offend anyone in Singapore. In Singapore, unlike much of southeast Asia, women wearing revealing clothing or men wearing shorts and slippers are perfectly acceptable and only the fanciest bars and restaurants, and some private clubs, try to enforce dress codes. That said, Singaporeans tend to be more socially conservative than Westerners, meaning that public display of affection is still frowned upon: holding hands is fine, but making out in public is considered to be impolite. Toplessness for women is not acceptable anywhere, even on the beach. Most Buddhist and Hindu temples, as well as mosques, require women to be conservatively dressed - no bare shoulders, and no skirts above the knee-cap. The major touristy temples will have shawls and sarongs so visitors can cover up before entering. Many places of worship also require you to remove your shoes before you enter. The local dialect with its heavy Chinese influences may appear brusque or even rude, but saying "You want beer or not?" is in fact ''more'' polite in Chinese than asking if you want beer; after all, the person asking you the question is offering you a choice, not making a demand. Take [[#Eat|dietary restrictions]] into account when inviting Singaporean friends for a meal. Many Indians and some Chinese are vegetarian. Most Malays, being Muslims, eat only ''halal'' food, while most Hindus (and a few Chinese) abstain from beef. If unsure, ask beforehand. Swastikas are commonly seen iThey typically point anti-clockwise, and have dots, compared to the bare clockwise Nazi symbol. As such, Western visitors should not feel offended on seeing a swastika in the homes of their hosts, and many locals will wonder what the fuss is all about. Nazi swastikas will also occasionally be seen as fashion statements, but without an awareness of the ideology. ===Touchy topics=== Sensitive issues in Singapore include immigration, politics, race, religion and LGBT rights. In a country where only 60% of the population are citizens, '''immigration''' is particularly sensitive, and while few Singaporeans are explicitly xenophobic, many resent the influx of "foreign talents" (once the government's term, now heavily loaded with sarcasm) competing for jobs while not integrating into society or having to fulfill obligations like military service. '''Singapore is not China''', and despite being a majority of the population, most ethnic Chinese identify themselves as Singaporeans instead of Chinese nationals, who are commonly referred to as "PRCs" or "Ah Tiong". There is similar tension between Singaporeans of Indian descent and recent Indian immigrants, dubbed "CECA" after an unpopular free trade agreement. Like in many other Asian countries, '''saving face''' is very important in Singaporean culture. You should generally not point out other people's mistakes in order not to cause major embarrassment, and it is considered poor taste to flaunt your wealth in front of your less well-to-do peers. Bragging about your achievements will also in general not be well-received. Singaporeans have a tense relationship with their cultural identity. On the one hand, Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was reportedly proud of being called "the best bloody Englishman east of Suez"; on the other, there is an understandable desire to display a pride for genuinely Singaporean cultural aspects including food. One area in which this tension manifests is the use of Singlish, which is officially discouraged by the government through its "Speak Good English Campaign", but is often employed deliberately by all strata of society as a means to display "Singaporean-ness". Tread lightly in these fields and be respectful. ===Visiting homes=== If invited to somebody's house, always remove your shoes before you enter as most Singaporeans do not wear their shoes at home. Socks are perfectly acceptable though, as long as they are not excessively soiled. Some households may provide slippers in the bathroom, but these are generally not meant to be worn anywhere else. Beware of taboos if bringing gifts. Any products (food or otherwise) involving animals may cause offence and are best avoided, as are white flowers (usually reserved for funerals). Knives and clocks are also symbols of cutting ties and death, respectively, and some Chinese are superstitious about the number four. In Singapore, it is considered rude to open a gift in front of the person who gave it to you. Instead, wait until the person has left and open it in private. Many Singaporean Muslims and some Hindus abstain from alcohol. ===Business=== [[File:Singapore Skyline in the Early Morning.JPG|thumb|Singapore skyline]] Singaporeans are punctual, so show up on time. The standard greeting is a firm handshake. However, conservative Muslims avoid touching the opposite sex, so a man meeting a Malay woman should let her offer her hand first and a woman meeting a Malay man should wait for him to offer his hand. If they opt to place their hand on the heart and bow slightly instead, just follow suit. Singaporeans generally do not hug, especially if it is someone they have just met, and doing so would probably make your host feel awkward, though the other person will probably be too polite to say anything as saving face is a major Asian value. For men, standard business attire is a long-sleeved shirt and a tie, although the tie is often omitted, the shirt's collar button opened instead. Jackets are rarely worn because it is too hot most of the time. Women usually wear Western business attire, but a few prefer Malay-style ''kebaya'' and ''sarong'', Chinese-style ''cheongsam'', or Indian-style ''sari''. Business cards are always exchanged when people meet for business for the first time: hold yours with ''both hands'' by the top corners, so the text faces the recipient, while simultaneously receiving theirs. (This sounds more complicated than it is.) Never give out or receive a business card with only one hand, as it is considered to be very disrespectful. Study the cards you receive and feel free to ask questions; when you are finished, place them on the table in front of you, ''not'' in a shirt pocket or wallet, and do not write on them (some may find it disrespectful). Business gifts are generally frowned on as they smell of bribery. Small talk and bringing up the subject indirectly are neither necessary nor expected. Most meetings get straight down to business. ==Connect== ===By phone=== The international telephone country code for Singapore is '''65'''. There are three main telecommunication providers in Singapore: '''[http://www.singtel.com/ Singtel]''', '''[http://www.starhub.com/ StarHub]''' and '''[http://www.m1.com.sg/ MobileOne (M1)]''' , plus an ever-changing plethora of minor operators piggybacking on the big players' networks, most of which are only accessible to people in Singapore long-term as they will not accept a foreign passport on its own. Phone numbers in Singapore have the format <code>+65 6396 0605</code> where "65" is the country code for Singapore. Due to the small area of Singapore, there are no area codes. Any number starting with <code>8</code> or <code>9</code> is a mobile phone, while numbers starting with <code>6</code> are fixed lines (usually businesses). Toll free numbers start with <code>800</code>, and usually cannot be dialed from outside the country. '''Mobile phones''' are carried by almost everyone in Singapore, including many young children, and coverage is generally excellent throughout the country. Prepaid SIM cards are sold in 7-Eleven convenience stores, phone shops and currency exchange counters, just bring your own phone or buy a cheap used handset in Singapore. You will need to show an international passport or Singapore ID to sign up. Basic plans including 1 GB or of data start from only $4 for 30 days. If you're planning to continue to nearby countries, every carrier has their own options for international roaming, some more affordable than others. Singtel has [https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/mobile/prepaid-plans/hi-dataroam-packs hi!DataRoam] at a relatively high $5/100MB for Malaysia and Australia, and either $10 or $20 per GB in select other countries. M1 pricing starts at $5 for 1 GB for 3 days in Malaysia. Starhub is the roaming-friendliest; their [https://www.starhub.com/personal/mobile/mobile-phones-plans/prepaid-cards/happy-roam.html Happy Roam] policy means that domestic data plans can be used in any of their Happy Roam destinations at no extra cost. Additionally, all of these carriers now have starter packs that include a small allowance of roaming data in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as certain countries beyond (check with the carrier you're purchasing from). In northern Singapore near Malaysia (e.g. Woodlands, Sungei Buloh, Pulau Ubin), your phone may automatically switch to a Malaysian network, incurring international roaming charges even though you haven't physically left Singapore. Check the operating network (or switch to manual network selection) before you call or browse, disable roaming on your device, or pay a little extra at the beginning for a SIM that includes some roaming allowances. ===By net=== '''Free WiFi''' is standard at paid accommodations, and public WiFi is common but not everywhere. Many, but not all, free public WiFi networks require you to register your phone number and receive a verification text message (SMS) - they do not require a Singapore number, so if your phone has roaming service from another country this might still work. A few networks ask for your phone number or email but do not require you to verify it. For free public WiFi without a complicated sign-in, try local shopping centres (though not all have it) and the Gardens by the Bay. Singapore has a nationwide free '''Wireless@SG''' system, with hotspots at many public locations like MRT stations. The network can be used even without a SIM card, but it does require signing up and downloading the official [https://www.imda.gov.sg/programme-listing/Wireless-At-SG/Wireless-at-SG-for-Consumers Wireless@SGx app]. '''Internet cafes''' charging around $2/hr can be found here and there, but are slowly dying off since almost all locals have broadband Internet access at home, work, and/or school. Head to [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] or [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] if you need to get on-line, or check out the top floors of many suburban malls, which feature Internet cafes doubling as on-line gaming parlours. Alternatively, [http://www.nlb.gov.sg/ all public libraries] offer cheap Internet access ($0.03/min or $1.80/hr), but you need to jump through registration hoops to get access. '''Internet censorship in Singapore''' is generally fairly minimal, with one notable exception: most major porn sites are blocked. ===By mail=== '''[http://www.singpost.com.sg/ SingPost]''' has offices throughout the island, generally open M-F 8:30AM-5PM, 08:30-13;00 Sa 8:30AM-5PM, closed Sundays. The Changi Airport T2 (transit side) Post Office is open daily 6AM-midnight, while the 1 Killeney Rd branch is open M-F until 9PM and Su 9AM-4PM. Service is fast and reliable. A postcard to anywhere in the world costs 50 cents, and postage labels can also be purchased from the self-service SAM machines found in many MRT stations. Small packets up to 2&nbsp;kg cost $3.50/100 g for airmail, or $1/100 g for surface mail. For larger packages, [http://www.dhl.com.sg/ DHL] may offer competitive rates. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Singapore uses the British BS 1363 three-pin rectangular socket (230 V/50&nbsp;Hz). Plug adaptors are available at any hardware store. ===Embassies and High Commissions=== Singapore is a good place to obtain regional visas. The [http://www.mfa.gov.sg Ministry of Foreign Affairs] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | url= | email= | address=9 Temasek Blvd, #44-03 Suntec Tower 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6341 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=https://esing.cancilleria.gob.ar/en | email=esing@mrecic.gov.ar | address=7 Temasek Boulevard, #15-03 Suntec Tower One | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6887 9808 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6887 9809 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.australia.org.sg | email= | address=25 Napier Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6836 4100 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6737 5481 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=http://www.advantageaustria.org/sg | email= | address=600 N Bridge Rd #24-04 / 05 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6396 6350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | url= | email= | address=1 Fullerton Rd, #02-01 One Fullerton | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6408 3876 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=http://www.bdhc.sg/ | email= | address=91, Bencoolen St, #06-01, Sunshine Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6255 0075 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #44-04 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6323 9345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/singapore/ | email= | address=8 Shenton Way, #14-01, Temasek Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belize}} {{listing | name=Belize | url= | email= | address=101 Cecil Street, #22-01 Tong Eng Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 4312 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://cingapura.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #09-05 & 10-05 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 9365 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Brunei}} {{listing | name=Brunei Darussalam | url= | email= | address=325 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6733 9055,+65 6733 0664,+65 6733 2457 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing | name=Cambodia | url= | email= | address=400 Orchard Rd, #10-03/04 Orchard Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6341 9785 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cameroon}} {{listing | name=Cameroon | url= | email= | address=63 Robinson Rd, Afro Asia Bldg #02-00 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6222 5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/singapore-singapour/index.aspx?lang=eng | email=spore@international.gc.ca | address=One George St, #11-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6854 5900 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6854 5930 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Chile}} {{listing | name=Chile | url= | email= | address=105 Cecil St, #25-00 The Octagon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6223 8577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://www.chinaembassy.org.sg | email=chinaemb_sg@mfa.gov.cn | address=150 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6418 0252 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6418 0250 | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the separate Chinese Visa Application Service Center (see below). | wikidata=}} **{{listing | name=Chinese Visa Application Service Center | alt= | url=https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/ | email=singaporecentre@visaforchina.org | address=80 Robinson Road, #16-01/02/02A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6713 9380 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6226 0852 | hours= | price= | content=Also handles Hong Kong/Macau visas. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url= | email= | address=9 Raffles Pl, #58-00 Republic Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6823 1367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Comoros}} {{listing | name=Comoros | url= | email= | address=55 Cairnhill Rd, #06-05 Cairnhill Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 1815 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Democratic Republic of the Congo}} {{listing | name=Democratic Republic of Congo | url= | email= | address=1 N Bridge Rd, High Street Centre #B1-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6339 5449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Costa Rica}} {{listing | name=Costa Rica | url=http://www.embassycrsg.com/ | email= | address=271 Bukit Timah Rd, #04-08 Balmoral Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6738 0566 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cote d'Ivoire}} {{listing | name=Côte d'Ivoire | url= | email= | address=1 Maritime Sq, #09-43 World Trade Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6278 8666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cyprus}} {{listing | name=Cyprus | url= | email= | address=One Raffles Quay, #19-01 N Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6507 8125 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://www.singapore.um.dk/ | email=sinamb@um.dk | address=101 Thomson Rd, #13-01/02 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by VFS Global (see below). | wikidata=}} **{{listing | name=VFS Global | url=https://www.vfsglobal.com/Denmark/Singapore/ | email=info.dnsin@vfshelpline.com | address=79 Anson Road, #15-02 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6226 0915 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also handles visa applications for Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Djibouti}} {{listing | name=Djibouti | url= | email= | address=30 Gul Crescent Jurong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6862 3574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Timor-Leste}} {{listing | name=East Timor | url=http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=142&lang=en#sg | email=timorleste.singapore2010@gmail.com | address=3 Killiney Road, #04-09 Winsland House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 6318 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6235 9218 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Singapore/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=75 Grange Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 1881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Estonia | url= | email= | address=5 Shenton Way, #24-01 UIC Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6387 7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org.sg/Public/Default.aspx | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #21-03 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6254 4042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=http://www.ambafrance-sg.org | email= | address=101-103 Cluny Park Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6880 7800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ghana}} {{listing | name=Ghana | url= | email= | address=Lum Chang Holdings Limited, 1 Selegie Rd, #06-02, Paradiz Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 627 38888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.singapur.diplo.de/ | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #12-00 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 9817 0414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=61B Duxton Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 2364 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary | alt= | url=https://szingapur.mfa.gov.hu/eng | email= | address=250 N Bridge Rd, #29-01 Raffles City Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6883 0882 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Iceland | alt=Honorary Consulate | url=https://www.government.is/ministries/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-missions/office/?itemid=407da80d-f204-11e7-9423-005056bc530c | email=prakash.pillai@clyde.com.sg | address=12 Marina Boulevard, #30-03 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6544 6500 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6544 6501 | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=http://www.hcisingapore.gov.in/ | email= | address=31 Grange Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 6777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Warning: Only issues visas to residents of Singapore. All visa applications are handled by BLS International (see below). | wikidata=}} ** {{listing | type=listing | name=BLS International Services S Pte Ltd — CBD Area | alt= | url=https://www.blsindia.sg/ | email=info@blsindia.sg | address=10 Anson Road, #30-08 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3163 5611, +65 3163 2615 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} ** {{listing | type=listing | name=BLS International Services S Pte Ltd — Little India | alt= | url=https://www.blsindia.sg/ | email=info@blsindia.sg | address=10 Jalan Besar, #14-02/04/05 Sim Lim Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3163 5611, +65 3163 2615 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=http://www.kemlu.go.id/ | email= | address=7 Chatsworth Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 7422 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://www.embassyofireland.sg | email= | address=541 Orchard Rd, #08-00 Liat Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 3430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.il | email= | address=24 Stevens Close | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6834 9200, +65 68349212 (24 hr) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | alt= | url=http://www.ambsingapore.esteri.it | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #27-02/03 United Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 6022,+65 6253 8429 (/4340 consular), +65 90629004 (Emergency) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Jamaica}} {{listing | name=Jamaica | url= | email= | address=Resource Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd, #28-00 Shenton Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6227 7855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=16 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 8855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Kazakhstan}} {{listing | name=Kazakhstan | url= | email= | address=10 Collyer Quay, #13-10/10A Ocean Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6536 6100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|North Korea}} {{listing | name=DPR Korea | url= | email= | address=7500 Beach Rd, #09-320 The Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6440 3498 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Republic of Korea | alt= | url=http://sgp.mofa.go.kr/english/as/sgp/main/index.jsp | email= | address=47 Scotts Rd, #08-00 Goldbell Towers (chancery), #05-01 Goldbell Towers (consular) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 1188 (chancery), +65 6256 1188 (consular) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kuwait}} {{listing | name=Kuwait | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Ste 3108, 7 Raffles Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6884 7401 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Laos}} {{listing | name=Laos | url= | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #10-01 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 6044, +65 6250 6741 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Lebanon}} {{listing | name=Lebanon | url= | email= | address=3 Temasek Avenue, #31-02, Centennial Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6333 1614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing | name=Lithuania | url= | email= | address=151 Chin Swee Rd, #04-02 Manhattan House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 2153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing | name=Luxembourg | url= | email= | address=1 Pickering St, #16-01 Great Eastern Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6248 2218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Madagascar}} {{listing | name=Madagascar | url= | email= | address=1003 Technopreneur Centre, #04-01 Bukit Merah Central | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6223 1316 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia | url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home | email= | address=301 Jervois Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 0111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Maldives}} {{listing | name=Maldives | url=http://www.maldiveshighcommission.sg | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #30-01A United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6720 9012 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mali}} {{listing | name=Mali | url= | email= | address=101 Cecil St, #22-08/09 Tong Eng Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Malta}} {{listing | name=Malta | url= | email= | address=c/o Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd, 10 Anson Rd, #15-01/02 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6324 2060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url= | email= | address=400 Orchard Rd, #09-01 Orchard Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 2412 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | alt= | url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/singapur/ | email= | address=152 Beach Rd, #06-07/08, Gateway E | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6298 2678 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing | name=Monaco | url= | email= | address=720 Mountbatten Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6887 4686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mongolia}} {{listing | name=Mongolia | url= | email= | address=600 North Bridge Rd, #24-08 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6348 0745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Morocco}} {{listing | name=Morocco | url= | email= | address=300 Beach Rd, #02-01 The Concourse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6392 9881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing | name=Myanmar | url=http://www.myanmarembassy.sg/ | email= | address=15 St Martin's Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6735 0209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Nepal}} {{listing | name=Nepal | url= | email= | address=1 North Bridge Rd, #18-5 High Street Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6339 9967 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/singapore/about-us/netherlands-embassy-in-singapore | email= | address=541 Orchard Rd, #13-01 Liat Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 1155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing | name=New Zealand | url=http://www.nzembassy.com/singapore | email=enquiries@nz-high-com.org.sg | address=One George Street, #21-04 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 9966 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6536 8180 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Nigeria}} {{listing | name=Nigeria | url= | email= | address=350 Orchard Road, #16-09/10 Shaw House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 1723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=http://www.norway.org.sg/ | email= | address=16 Raffles Quay, #44-01 Hong Leong Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing | name=Pakistan | url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/singapore | email= | address=1 Scotts Rd, #24-02/04 Shaw Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 6988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Palau}} {{listing | name=Palau | alt=Palau Visitors Authority Representative Office | url= | email= | address=321 Orchard Rd, Orchard Shopping Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 3239 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Panama}} {{listing | name=Panama | url= | email= | address=16 Raffles Quay, #41-06 Hong Leong Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 8677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} {{listing | name=Papua New Guinea | url= | email= | address=146 Robinson Rd, #04-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 2609 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Peru}} {{listing | name=Peru | alt= | url= | email= | address=390 Orchard Rd, #12-03 Palais Renaissance | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6738 8595 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/ | email= | address=20 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 3977 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.pl | email= | address=435 Orchard Rd #17-02/03, Wisma Atria | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 9478 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | url= | email= | address=143 Cecil St, #06-02 GB Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 2256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Qatar}} {{listing | name=Qatar | url= | email= | address=8 Temasek Blvd, #41-02 Suntec Tower 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6593 9900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://singapore.mae.ro/en | email=singapore@mae.ro | address=King’s Centre #03 – 04/05, 390 Havelock Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 67355023 | tollfree= | fax=+65 67355021 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url=http://www.singapore.mid.ru/ | email= | address=51 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 1832 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Samoa}} {{listing | name=Samoa | url= | email= | address=Asiaciti management Pte Ltd, 3 Raffles Pl, #09-01, Bharat Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6533 2611 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | url=http://www.mofa.gov.sa | email= | address=10 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 5878 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Seychelles}} {{listing | name=Seychelles | url= | email= | address=22 Cavenagh Rd, #01-17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 2202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Slovakia}} {{listing | name=Slovakia | url= | email= | address=200 Cantonment Rd, #09-01 Southpoint | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6236 6111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Slovenia}} {{listing | name=Slovenia | url= | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #32-00 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6239 7522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | alt= | url=http://www.dirco.gov.za/singapore/ | email= | address=15F Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6540 1177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | url= | email= | address=7 Temasek Blvd, #39-01A Suntec Tower 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6333 3035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing | name=Sri Lanka | url=http://www.lanka.com.sg/ | email= | address=#13-07/12 Goldhill Plaza, 51 Newton Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6254 4595-7 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/Start____7360.aspx | email= | address=111 Somerset Rd, #05-01 Singapore Power Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6415 9720 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/singapore | email= | address=1 Swiss Club Link | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6468 5788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Thailand}} {{listing | name=Thailand | alt= | url=http://www.thaiembassy.sg/ | email= | address=370 Orchard Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 2475 (main), +65 6737 2158, +65 6736 2644 (consular) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Representative Office in Singapore | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/SG | email= | address=460 Alexandra Rd, #23-00 PSA Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6278 6511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tonga}} {{listing | name=Tonga | url= | email= | address=19 Bilai Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6448 6882 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia | url= | email= | address=15 Scotts Rd, #07-00 Thong Teck Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 7544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://singapur.be.mfa.gov.tr/ | email= | address=Shenton Way 10-03, SGX Centre Tower 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6533 3390,+65 6533 3391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tuvalu}} {{listing | name=Tuvalu | url= | email= | address=c/o Tuvalu Ship Registry Pte Ltd, 10 Anson Rd, #25-16 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 2345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Uganda}} {{listing | name=Uganda | url= | email= | address=Crocodile House, #07-00 No.3, Ubi Ave 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6749 2782 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.ua/ | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #16-05 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6535 6550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://sp.mofaic.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Embassies/Singapore/Pages/home.aspx | email= | address=600 North Bridge Rd, #09-01 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6238 8206 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email=consular.singapore@fco.gov.uk | address=100 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6473 9333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States of America | alt= | url=http://sg.usembassy.gov | email=singaporeusembassy@state.gov | address=27 Napier Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6476 9100 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6476 9340 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Uzbekistan}} {{listing | name=Uzbekistan | alt= | url=http://singapore.mfa.uz/ | email= | address=20 Kramat Ln, #04-01 United House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 3942 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Vanuatu}} {{listing | name=Vanuatu | url= | email= | address=6001 Beach Rd, #21-08 Golden Mile Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 6858 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url= | email= | address=3 Killiney Rd, #07-03 Winsland House 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6491 1172 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing | name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://vietnamembassy-singapore.org/en/ | email=vnemb.sg@mofa.gov.vn | address=10 Leedon Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6462 5938, +65 6462 5994 (consular) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Zambia}} {{listing | name=Zambia | url= | email= | address=627A Aljunied Rd, #01-02 BizTech Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6744 2689 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} |} ===Hair cuts=== Singaporeans are particular about their hair and there is no shortage of fancy hair salons charging from $20 up for the latest Chinese popstar look. If you are willing to splurge, there is Passion Hair Salon at Palais Renaissance with celebrity hairstylist David Gan (hairstylist of Zhang Ziyi and other famous celebrities) doing the haircut. Le Salon at Ngee Ann City offers haircuts up to $2,000. The middle range hair salons in town or in the heartlands, offer haircuts with hair wash as well as other frills. Chains include Reds Hairdressing, Supercuts, Toni & Guy salons that are all over Singapore. For a more backpacker-friendly price, almost every shopping mall in Singapore has a branch of '''[http://www.ec-house.com.sg/ EC House]''' or one of its many imitators, offering fuss-free 10 min haircuts for $15, although the hairdressers are mostly happy to spend as long as necessary on your hair, within reasonable limits. Most HDB estates have barbershops which charge $5 to $10 for adults and less for students and children. ===Laundry=== Hotels can provide a one-day laundry service (at a price), whereas hostels often have communal self-service washing machines. Full-service laundry and dry cleaning shops can be found in every shopping mall; unfortunately turnaround times are usually upwards of three days unless you opt for express service. Laundromats are few and far between in Singapore so here are the locations of a few in the CBD: * {{listing | name=Systematic Laundromat | url=http://www.laundrynetwork.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6754 0277 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-late | price= | content=Laundry service with 16 outlets around Singapore. $6 for 4&nbsp;kg of laundry, either self-service or returned the next day depending on the outlet. Central branches include Centrepoint Orchard (MRT Somerset) and Robertson Walk (near Gallery Hotel). }} * {{listing | name=Wonder Wash Self-service Laundromat | url=http://www.wonderwash.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 9786 2038 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hrs | price= | content=Totally self-service laundromat with no attendants, Various sizes of machines from 8&nbsp;kg to 20&nbsp;kg. Price starts from $4 per 8&nbsp;kg, modern and clean. }} * {{listing | name=Singapore Laundry| url=http://www.singaporelaundry.com/ | email=sales@singaporelaundry.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6844 0554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hrs | price= | content=Laundry pickup delivery. Free delivery with $35 and above. }} ===Photo processing=== Practically every shopping mall has a photo shop that will print digital pictures and take passport photos. Many pharmacies and supermarkets also have self-service kiosks which print digital photos from CD, SD-card, USB drive, etc. ===Sports=== The '''[https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/ Singapore Sports Council]''' runs a chain of affordable sports facilities, often featuring fantastic outdoor 50 m pools (see [[Singapore#Swimming|Swimming]] for a list). Facilities are somewhat sparse but the prices are unbeatable, with e.g. swimming pools charging $1 for entry and access to ClubFITT gyms only $2.50. The main downside is the inconvenient location of most facilities out in the suburbs, although most are close to an MRT station and can be reached within 10-20 min from downtown. The gyms also have a total ban on bringing in any reading material (aimed at students but enforced blindly), although MP3 players are OK. Major private gym chains include '''[http://www.fitnessfirst.com.sg/ Fitness First]''', '''[http://www.goldsgym.com.sg/ Gold's Gym]''' and '''[http://www.truefitness.com.sg/ True Fitness]'''. Facilities are better and locations more central, but the prices are also much higher as non-members have to fork out steep day pass fees (around $40). Some of the '''[http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ parks]''' offer rental of bicycles and inline skates ($3–6/hr, open until 8PM). You can either rent skates, attend a skate class or send the children off to a skate camp at major parks like West Coast and East Coast Park. Especially rewarding for skaters and cyclists is the 10&nbsp;km long stretch along [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast Park]] with a paved track and lots of rental shops, bars and cafes around the McDonald's. There are toilets and showers along the track. Furthermore every park has a couple of fitness stations. ===Television=== Free-to-air digital terrestrial televisions (DTT) are readily available at all sides of Singapore, though most houses and hotels have cable or internet protocol TV that enable them to get more channels. The four official languages of Singapore each gets at least one TV station, and the main news at night for each language is always subtitled to the respective languages. All TV channels are owned by the state-owned Mediacorp, as such news contents, especially from Singapore, generally do not differ much between channels. Due to its proximity to Indonesia and Malaysia, antennas can also receive channels from both countries. Foreign news channels such as the BBC, CNN and CNBC are available with a pay TV subscription. The main pay TV operators in Singapore are [https://www.starhub.com/personal/tvplus/passes.html Starhub TV] and [https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/tv#Ways%20to%20watch%20TV2 Singtel TV]. DTT channels include: *'''CNA''' (formerly Channel NewsAsia), round-the-clock English news channel focusing on stories from Singapore and Asia. *'''Channel 5''', general entertainment in English, with a combination of local programmes and American series. News broadcasts at 9PM daily. Kids entertainment in the 6AM-noon and 3PM-6PM block. *'''Channel 8''', Mandarin general entertainment channel broadcasting locally produced dramas & documentaries, and news at 1PM on weekdays, 6:30PM and 10PM daily. *'''Channel U''', Mandarin channel with more famous Asian dramas. *'''Vasantham''', Tamil general entertainment channel, locally produced dramas and Bollywood or Kollywood movies. News broadcasts at 8:30PM daily. *'''Suria''', Malay general entertainment channel from local productions, Malaysia, and Indonesia. News broadcasts at daily at 8PM. ===Newspapers=== Singapore regularly scrapes the bottom of press freedom rankings, and all local newspapers in Singapore are published by the state-owned Singapore Press Holdings. That being said, they generally do provide reasonably balanced coverage of hard news. The main English-language newspaper is '''[https://www.straitstimes.com The Straits Times]''', which is published every Monday to Saturday, with '''The Sunday Times''' filling in on Sunday. '''[http://www.businesstimes.com.sg Business Times]''' focuses on business and financial news. Papers are also available in Singapore's three other official languages, with '''[http://www.zaobao.com.sg Lianhe Zaobao]''' (联合早报) being the main Chinese newspaper, '''[http://www.beritaharian.sg Berita Harian]''' (or '''Berita Minggu''' on Sunday) being the main Malay newspaper, and '''[http://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg Tamil Murasu]''' (தமிழ் முரசு) being the main Tamil newspaper. ===Weather=== If you are travelling to Singapore, be sure to carry the following: * '''Sun glasses''' - Singapore is usually bright and sunny. * '''Umbrella''' - Be sure to carry an umbrella in your luggage, as there is some precipitation throughout the year. However, the rain usually does not last long. * '''Sun block/sun screen''' - If you plan to go out during the day, it is advisable to apply sun block as it is mostly sunny throughout the year. The ultraviolet index (UVI) is usually very high in the afternoon when it is sunny. Please see [http://www.nea.gov.sg/weather-climate/weather-information/uvindex NEA's website on ultraviolet index] for more information. * '''Shorts/Half Pants''' - Singapore can get real warm. Although air-conditioning is available in all public transports and almost all internal areas, it is advisable to carry some light clothing. Some places of worship may require visitors to dress conservatively. * '''Cotton or dri-fit shirts''' - Wear comfortable shirts that can let the air flow through. * '''Slippers''' - Singaporeans love to wear slippers (called "flip-flops" in the United States, "thongs" in Australia or "jandals" in New Zealand). Be sure to carry a pair, just to blend in. Try sandals if you're not used to flip flops, but beware that in some formal establishments (e.g. catching a show at Esplanade), no flip flops, sandals, or shorts are allowed. * '''Sweater''' - the cinemas', shopping malls' and museums' air conditioning can get cold, though usually this is a welcome relief from the heat. ==Go next== Singapore makes a good base for exploring [[Southeast Asia|South-East Asia]], with nearly all of the region's countries and their main tourist destinations &mdash; including [[Bangkok]], [[Phuket]], [[Angkor Wat]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]] and [[Bali]] &mdash; under 2&nbsp;hr away by plane. Thanks to budget carriers, Singapore is an excellent place for catching cheap flights to China and India. Singapore also has direct flights to many of the smaller cities in [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]] and [[Thailand]], which can be convenient points of entry if you wish to skip the ever-present queues and touts at their main airports. For day or weekend trips from Singapore, the following are popular: * [[Batam]] &mdash; The nearest Indonesian island to Singapore, just a short ferry trip away. Mainly industrial and infamous for its vice trade, but has some resorts. * [[Bintan]] &mdash; Indonesian island just 55&nbsp;min away by ferry, offering both high-end resorts and the "real Indonesia" experience. * [[Johor Bahru]] &mdash; Malaysian city just across the Causeway. Just 20&nbsp;min by bus 950 from Woodlands Bus Interchange. Not much to look at, but popular for cheap eating, shopping and Legoland Malaysia. * [[Kuala Lumpur]] &mdash; Malaysia's vibrant capital. 45&nbsp;min by plane, 4&ndash;5&nbsp;hr by bus or overnight by train. * [[Malacca]] &mdash; Once one of the three Straits Settlements, now a sleepy colonial town. 3&ndash;4&nbsp;hr by bus, although it might take a little longer due to border security. * [[Tioman]] &mdash; The nearest of Malaysia's [[East Coast (Malaysia)|East Coast]] paradise islands, reachable by bus & ferry or plane. For those who can afford more time to travel, here are several destinations popular among Singaporeans: * [[Bali]] &mdash; One of Indonesia's biggest tourist draws with its nice beaches and good food. About 2.5&nbsp;hr away by plane. * [[Bangkok]] &mdash; Thailand's capital and considered a food, shopping, and clubbing paradise by many Singaporeans. It is less than 2&nbsp;hr flight away, or 2&nbsp;nights by train, assuming you don't stop off in [[Kuala Lumpur]] or Butterworth (for [[Penang]]). * [[Phuket]] &mdash; One of the largest islands in Thailand, is another popular destination for Singaporeans. It offers a great weekend getaway and is less than 2&nbsp;hr flight away. Relatively cheaper than Singapore, it is a great destination to hang around. * [[Ipoh]] &mdash; The capital of the Malaysian state of Perak, it is famous among Singaporeans for its food. 7&ndash;8&nbsp;hr away by coach, or 1&nbsp;hr by turboprop flight. * [[Langkawi]] &mdash; An island in the Malaysian state of Kedah, just south of the Thai border, famed for endless beaches. Just over an hour by plane. * [[Penang]] &mdash; One of the Straits Settlements, with a rich history and fabulous food. About 12&nbsp;hr away by coach, or 1&nbsp;hr if you choose to fly. Also popular for its medical tourism. {{starcountry}} {{isPartOf|Southeast Asia}} {{geo|1.29|103.82|zoom=11|layer=M}} {{related|Southern Ridges Walk}} {{related|Three days in Singapore}} {{hasDocent|The_dog2}} r16snqiq1bxwo88k516jw2qvofqmezj 4491888 4491887 2022-07-28T16:53:19Z The dog2 35982 /* Embassies and High Commissions */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{COVID-19 box|Singapore allows entry for all travellers. See [[Singapore#Get in|Get in]] for more information. See also: * [https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ COVID-19 travel information] * [https://www.gov.sg/features/covid-19 Government information page] * [https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19 Ministry of Health]|lastedit=2022-03-30}} {{pagebanner|Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore - 20120704 (banner).jpg|caption=Gardens by the Bay|pgname=Singapore|star=yes|dotm=yes|origin=0.5,0}} {{printDistricts}} '''[http://www.yoursingapore.com/ Singapore]''' (Chinese: 新加坡; Malay: ''Singapura''; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர்) is a city-state in [[Southeast Asia]]. Modern Singapore was founded as a [[United Kingdom|British]] trading colony in 1819, and since independence, it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world's busiest ports. Singaporean food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops offering affordable food from all parts of Asia. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of an affluent, futuristic and modern city with a medley of different Asian cultures such as the Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region. The country has a partly deserved reputation for its sterile predictability and neutrality. Nevertheless, the "Switzerland of Asia" is for many a welcome respite from the chaos, dirt and poverty of much of the neighbouring Southeast Asian mainland. If you scratch below the squeaky clean surface and get away from the tourist trail you'll soon find more than meets the eye in one of the few city-states in the world. ==Districts== Sometimes referred to as the ''Little Red Dot'' (originally coined as a pejorative by the late former Indonesian president B. J. Habibie) or the ''Lion City'' (a literal translation of the original Sanskrit name), Singapore is a small country on a small island with close to six and a half million people. It is a fairly crowded city and in fact, it is second only to [[Monaco]] as the world's most densely populated country. Unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore has over 50% of its area covered in greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves; it is an enchanting '''city in a garden'''. Large self-contained residential towns have mushroomed all over the island, around the clean and modern city centre. The centre of the city is in the south and consists roughly of the Orchard Road shopping area, the Riverside, the new Marina Bay area and also the skyscraper-filled Shenton Way financial district. All of this is known in acronym-loving Singapore as the '''CBD''' (Central Business District). ===Singapore CBD=== {{Mapframe|1.2916|103.8503|zoom=13|show=map1,mask|name=Map of Singapore City Centre. [[:File:Central_Singapore_Districts.png|Static map]]|width=400}} {{Mapshape|type=page|group=map1|wikicommons=Singapore City Centre Districts.map}} <!--{{mapshapes|Q40176}} MRT --> {{mapshapes|Q2231347}} <!-- LRT --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7570434|fill=#FF0000|stroke-width=3|title=[[Southern Ridges Walk]]}} <!-- in order of importance, please do not alphabetise --> {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside (Civic District)]] | region1color=#dcdc71 | region1description=Singapore's colonial core, with museums, statues and theatres, not to mention restaurants, bars and clubs, centred along the banks of the Singapore River at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. | region2name=[[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]] | region2color=#6ca4ca | region2description=Miles and miles of shopping malls in air-conditioned comfort. At the eastern end, the Bras Basah District is an arts and culture project in progress. | region3name=[[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] | region3color=#d17c82 | region3description=Dominated by the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort (hotel, casino, shopping mall, convention centre and museum), the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, and the Marina Barrage. Along with the Singapore Flyer and the Esplanade Theatres, Marina Bay makes up the new iconic skyline of Singapore. | region4name=[[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis and Kampong Glam]] | region4color=#a4c79d | region4description=Bugis and Kampong Glam are Singapore's old Malay district, good for shopping in the day but especially comes to life at night. | region5name=[[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] | region5color=#c5a0c6 | region5description=The area was designated for Chinese settlement by Raffles, and is now a Chinese heritage area popular with tourists. Restored shophouses make for trendy hangouts for locals and expats alike. | region6name=[[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] | region6color=#e8ba37 | region6description=A piece of India to the north of the city core. }} ===Outer Singapore=== {{Mapframe|width=400|zoom=11|show=map2, mask, go|name=Map of Outer Singapore. [[:File:Singapore_Districts.png|Static map]]}} {{Mapshape|type=page|group=map2|wikicommons=Singapore Districts.map}} <!--{{mapshapes|Q40176}} <!-- MRT --> {{mapshapes|Q2231347}} <!-- LRT --> There's more to see outside the main city centre of Singapore, from the HDB (''Housing and Development Board'') heartlands where hawker food is king, to the Singapore Zoo. Or chill out in the parks and beaches of the East Coast and Sentosa. {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Singapore/Sentosa_and_Harbourfront|Sentosa and Harbourfront]] | region1color=#d8b9c3 | region1description=A separate island once a military fort that has been developed into a resort. Sentosa is the closest that Singapore gets to Disneyland, with a dash of gambling and the Universal Studios theme park thrown in. Across the water, there's Mount Faber and the [[Southern Ridges Walk|Southern Ridges]], an urban treetop walk with local monkeys. | region2name=[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] | region2color=#5A9088 | region2description=The largely residential eastern part of the island contains Changi Airport, miles and miles of beach and many famous eateries. Also covers Geylang Serai, the true home of Singapore's Malays, and Pulau Ubin, the last remnant of a rustic Singapore. | region3name=[[Singapore/North and West|North and West]] | region3color=#459745 | region3description=The northern and western parts of the island, known as Woodlands and Jurong respectively, form Singapore's residential and industrial hinterlands. The Mandai area is home to the Singapore Zoo, the River Safari and the Night Safari. Sembawang is home to the only natural hot spring on the main island of Singapore. | region4name=[[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier, Newton, Novena and Toa Payoh]] | region4color=#67B7B7 | region4description=Budget accommodations and Burmese temples within striking distance of Central Singapore. Toa Payoh, one of Singapore's first planned neighbourhoods, is an easy way to wander around a local housing estate and experience the town centre design unique to Singapore. }} ===Addresses=== In the centre, Singapore's addressing system is fairly similar to other English-speaking countries (such as 17 Orchard Road), but the new housing developments on the outskirts may appear more intimidating: a typical address might be "Blk 505 Jurong West St 51 #01-186". Here, "Blk 505" is the housing block number (Blk = Block), "Jurong West St 51" is the street name/number, and "#01-186" means floor 1 (ground level) apartment or shop number 186. The first digit of both housing block and street number is the neighbourhood's number (in this case 5), making it easier to narrow down the right location. There are also 6-digit [[w:Postal_codes_in_Singapore|postal codes]], with the last three digits corresponding to exactly one building. For example, "Blk 9 Bedok South Ave 2" is "Singapore 460009". Finally, you will also encounter Malay terms in addresses: the most commonly used are '''Jalan''' (''Jln'') for "Road", '''Lorong''' (''Lor'') for "Lane", '''Bukit''' (''Bt'') for "Hill" and '''Kampong''' (''Kg'') for "Village". Useful tools for hunting down addresses include '''[http://www.streetdirectory.com StreetDirectory.com]''', '''[http://gothere.sg GoThere.sg]''' and '''[http://www.onemap.sg OneMap.sg]'''. The "Blk" and unit number can and should be omitted when entering addresses into these sites: "505 Jurong West St 51" will do. ==Understand== [[File:Skylines of the Central Business District, Singapore at dusk.jpg|thumb|The Singapore CBD skyline]] Singapore is a microcosm of Asia, populated by Chinese, Malays, Indians and a large group of workers and expatriates from all around the globe, in a country that can be crossed in barely an hour. Having celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015, Singapore has more often than not chosen economic practicality over social concerns, encouraging constant reuse and redevelopment of land with huge projects like the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay Sands]] and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Resorts World Sentosa]] integrated resorts as well as becoming a significant Asian financial hub, but there has also been a growing push-back to preserve local heritage in [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and elsewhere; just one of the many decisions to balance for the country's future. ===History=== The first mentions of Singapore in written historical records date back to the second and third centuries where a vague reference to its location was found in Greek and Chinese texts, under the names of Sabana and Pu Luo Chung respectively. According to legend, [[Sumatra|Srivijayan]] prince Sang Nila Utama landed on the island in the 13th century and, catching sight of a strange creature that he thought was a lion, decided to found a new city he called ''Singapura'', Sanskrit for '''Lion City'''. Alas, there have never been any lions anywhere near Singapore or elsewhere on Malaya, so the mysterious beast was more probably a tiger or wild boar. More historical records indicate that the island was settled at least two centuries earlier and was known as '''Temasek''', Javanese for "Sea Town", and an important port for the [[Sumatra]]n Srivijaya kingdom. However, Srivijaya fell around 1400 and Temasek, battered by the feuding kingdoms of [[Thailand|Siam]] and the [[Java]]nese Majapahit, fell into obscurity. As Singapura, it then briefly regained importance as a trading centre for the [[Malacca|Melaka]] Sultanate and later, the [[Johor]] Sultanate. However, Portuguese raiders then destroyed the settlement and Singapura faded into obscurity once more. The story of Singapore as we know it today thus began in 1819, when '''Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles''' made a deal with a claimant to the throne of the Sultanate of [[Johor]]: the British would support his claim in exchange for the right to set up a trading post on the island. Though the Dutch initially protested, an Anglo-Dutch treaty was signed in 1824 separating the Malay world into British and Dutch spheres of influence (resulting in the current [[Malaysia]]-[[Indonesia]] and Singapore-Indonesia borders). This treaty ended the conflict. The Dutch renounced their claim to Singapore and ceded their colony in [[Malacca]] to the British, in exchange for the British ceding their colonies on Sumatra to the Dutch. {{quickbar|location=LocationSingapore.png}} Well-placed at the entrance to the Straits of Malacca, straddling the trade routes between China, India, Europe, and Australia, Raffles' master stroke was to declare Singapore a '''free port''', with no duties charged on trade. As traders flocked to escape onerous Dutch taxes, the trading post soon grew into one of Asia's busiest, drawing people from far and wide. Along with [[Penang]] and Malacca, Singapore became one of the '''Straits Settlements''' and a jewel in the British colonial crown. Its economic fortunes received a further boost when palm oil and rubber from other parts of Malaya were processed and shipped out via Singapore. In 1867, the Straits Settlements were split off from [[British Raj|British India]] and made into a directly ruled Crown Colony. When [[Pacific War|World War II]] broke out, '''Fortress Singapore''' was seen as a formidable British base, with massive naval fortifications guarding against assault by sea. However, not only did the fortress lack a fleet - as most ships were tied up defending Britain from the Germans - but the Japanese wisely chose to cross Malaya by bicycle instead. Despite hastily turning their artillery around, this was something the British had not prepared for, and on 15 February 1942, with supplies critically low after less than a week of fighting, Singapore ignominiously surrendered. The colony's erstwhile rulers were packed off to Changi Prison, and tens of thousands of Singaporeans perished in the subsequent brutal occupation. The British returned in 1945, but it was clear that their time was coming to an end. Granted self-rule in 1955, Singapore briefly joined the [[Malaysia]]n Federation in 1963 when the British left, but was expelled in the aftermath of two bloody racial riots in 1964, because the Chinese-majority city was seen as a threat to Malay dominance. Consequently, when the island became independent on 9 August 1965, Singapore became the only country in the history of the modern world to gain independence against its own will. The subsequent 31 years of iron-fisted rule by the late prime minister '''Lee Kuan Yew''' saw Singapore's economy boom, with the country rapidly becoming one of the wealthiest and most developed in Asia despite its lack of natural resources, earning it a place as one of the four '''East Asian Tigers'''. Now led by Lee's son '''Lee Hsien Loong''', the ruling '''People's Action Party''' (PAP) continues to dominate the political scene with 83 out of 93 seats in Parliament in the 2020 general election. Societal restrictions have been loosened up though, with the government trying to shake off its staid image, and it remains to be seen how the delicate balancing act between political control and social freedom will play out. In modern times, Singapore has tried to position itself as a neutral state balancing the interests of major world powers such as the United States and China. This has made Singapore a popular alternative to Switzerland for diplomatically sensitive talks between foreign leaders, such as the meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou in 2015, and the meeting between American president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2018. ===People=== Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country and has diverse cultures despite its small size. Singaporeans make up two-thirds of the population. The largest group are the Chinese (about 75%), in which the largest subgroups are the Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese speakers, with Mandarin acting as the ''lingua franca'' of the community. Other notable dialect groups among the Chinese include the Hakkas, Hainanese, Foochows and Henghuas. Malays, who are comprised of descendants of Singapore's original inhabitants as well as migrants from present day Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, form about 14% of all Singaporeans. Indians form about 9% of residents. Among the Indians, Tamils form the largest group by far, though there are also significant numbers of speakers of other Indian languages such as Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi. The remainder are a mix of many other cultures, most notably the Eurasians who are of mixed European and Asian descent, and also the Peranakans or Straits Chinese, who are of mixed Chinese and Malay descent.[[File:Singapore skyline viewed from Gardens by the Bay East - 20120426.jpg|thumb|The Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer]] Singapore has always been an open country and at least a third of its population has arrived from elsewhere. They range from Burmese to Japanese to Thais and many others. There's also a large number of Filipinos, many of them working in the service industry or as domestic helpers. Throngs of happily smiling and chattering Filipinas may be seen in public spaces, one of which is a shopping mall named ''Lucky Plaza'' situated along Orchard Road, on Sundays when they take their only day off. However, a marked increase in migration from China and India has led to some simmering discontent and larger pockets of Mandarin-only speakers. Singapore is religiously diverse with no religious group forming a majority and religious freedom guaranteed by the constitution. [[Buddhism]] is the largest religion with about one-third of the population declaring themselves Buddhist. Other religions which exist in significant numbers include [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], [[Hinduism]] and Taoism. In addition to the "big five", there are also much smaller numbers of [[Sikhism|Sikhs]], [[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrians]], [[Judaism|Jews]], Baha'is and Jains. Some 17% of Singaporeans claim no religious affiliation. ===Climate=== {{Climate|janhigh=30.4|aprprecip=154.8|octlow=24.7|novlow=24.3|declow=24.0|janprecip=234.6|febprecip=112.8|marprecip=170.3|mayprecip=171.2|auglow=25.0|junprecip=130.7|julprecip=154.4|augprecip=148.9|sepprecip=156.5|octprecip=154.6|novprecip=258.5|decprecip=318.6|seplow=24.8|jullow=25.0|febhigh=31.7|octhigh=31.7|marhigh=32.0|aprhigh=32.3|mayhigh=32.2|junhigh=32.0|julhigh=31.3|aughigh=31.4|sephigh=31.4|novhigh=31.1|junlow=25.4|dechigh=30.2|units=Metric|janlow=23.9|feblow=24.3|marlow=24.6|aprlow=25.0|maylow=25.4|description=Source: [[:w:Singapore#Climate]]}} As Singapore is 1.17 degrees north of the Equator, its tropical weather is usually sunny with little in the way of distinct seasons. Rain falls almost daily throughout the year, usually in sudden, heavy showers that rarely last longer than an hour. However, most rainfall occurs during the northeast monsoon (November to January), occasionally featuring lengthy spells of continuous rain. Spectacular thunderstorms can occur throughout the year, any time during the day, so it's wise to carry an umbrella at all times, both as a shade from the sun or cover from the rain. Between May and October, forest fires in neighbouring [[Sumatra]] can also cause dense haze, although this is unpredictable and comes and goes rapidly: check with the [http://www.haze.gov.sg/Home.aspx National Environment Agency] for up-to-date conditions. The temperature averages around: * 30°C (86°F) daytime, 24°C (76°F) at night in December and January. * 32°C (90°F) daytime, 25°C (81°F) at night for the rest of the year. Singapore's lowest temperature ever was 19.4°C, recorded in 1934. The high temperature and humidity, combined with the lack of wind and the fact that temperatures stay high during the night, can take its toll on visitors from colder parts of the world. Bear in mind that spending more than about one hour outdoors can be very exhausting, especially if combined with moderate exercise. Singaporeans themselves shun the heat, and for a good reason. Many live in air-conditioned flats, work in air-conditioned offices, take the air-conditioned metro to air-conditioned shopping malls connected to each other by underground tunnels where they shop, eat, and exercise in air-conditioned fitness clubs, only venturing out early in the morning and at night. Follow their example if you want to avoid discomfort in the searing heat and humidity of Singapore. ===Units of measure=== Singapore is for the most part fully metricated, but two holdovers from the British imperial system are the measure of property sizes, which are still advertised in square feet, and clothing sizes, which are still advertised in inches. ===Politics=== Singapore is a parliamentary republic modelled on the British Westminster system, though unlike the bicameral British parliament, Singapore's parliament is a unicameral legislature made up of 93 popularly-elected members, and a small number of appointed members with limited voting rights. The president serves as Singapore's head of state and is popularly elected every six years, though the constitution requires that presidential candidates have served as a government minister, or as a CEO or chairman of the board of directors in a large company for a significant amount of time before being allowed to stand for election, effectively limiting the number of people who are qualified to be presidential candidates. The current president is Halimah binti Yacob, who was sworn in as Singapore's first female president in September 2017. The president's role is largely ceremonial, with the prime minister wielding the most authority in government. The prime minister is the head of government, and is typically the leader of the party with the most seats in parliament. The current prime minister is Lee Hsien Loong, leader of the People's Action Party (PAP), the only party that has governed since independence. Parliamentary elections are held every five years, depending on circumstances, and are regularly contested by opposition parties. Press control and restrictions on freedom of speech are a contributing factor against making any significant headway in unseating the ruling party. Nevertheless, Singapore's elections are generally free from corruption and electoral fraud. As of the 2020 general election, the only opposition party that has representation in parliament is the Workers' Party (WP). ===Holidays=== [[Image:Singapore CNY Tinsel.JPG|thumb|New Year decorations in Chinatown]] Singapore is a secular city state but due to its multicultural population, Singapore celebrates Chinese, Muslim, Indian, and Christian holidays. {{infobox|''Gong xi fa cai'' Singapore style|There are a few twists to the Singapore way of celebrating Chinese New Year, particularly the '''food''', which bears little resemblance to the steamy hotpots of frigid northern China. The top dish is ''bak kwa'' (肉干), sweet barbecued pork, followed closely by ''yu sheng'' (魚生), a salad of shredded vegetables and raw fish enthusiastically tossed into the air by all present. Favourite desserts are crumbly sweet pineapple tarts and gooey steamed ''nian gao'' (年糕) cakes. Red packets of money (红包 ''ang pow'') are still handed out generously, but unlike in China, in Singapore you only need to start paying up once married.}} The year kicks off with a bang on 1 January and '''New Year''', celebrated in Singapore just as in the West with a fireworks show and parties at every nightspot in town. Particularly famous are the wet and wild '''foam parties''' on the beaches of resort island [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]]. {{CNYdates}} Due to the influence of the Chinese majority, the largest event by far is '''Chinese New Year''' (农历新年) or, more politically correctly, '''Lunar New Year''', usually held in late January or early February. While this might seem to be an ideal time to visit, many smaller shops and eateries are closed for 2–3 days during the period, though convenience stores like 7-Eleven, supermarkets, department stores, cinemas, fast-food restaurants and high end restaurants will remain open. The whole festival stretches out for a full 15 days, but the frenzied build-up to the peak occurs just before the night of the new moon, with exhortations of ''gong xi fa cai'' (恭喜发财 "congratulations and prosper"), red tinsel, mandarin oranges and the year's zodiac animal emblazoned everywhere and crowds of shoppers queuing in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], where there are also extensive street decorations to add spice to the festive mood. The two following days are spent with family, and then life returns to normal ... except for the final burst of '''Chingay''', a colourful parade near the Singapore Flyer, held about ten days later. On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, the '''Dragon Boat Festival''' (端午节) is celebrated to commemorate a Chinese folk hero. As part of the celebrations, rice dumplings (肉粽 ''bak chang''), which in Singapore are sometimes wrapped in fragrant ''pandan'' leaves instead of the original bamboo leaves, are usually eaten. In addition, dragon boat races are often held at the Singapore River on this day. The seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar — usually August — starts off with a puff of smoke, as "hell money" is burned and food offerings are made to please the spirits of ancestors who are said to return to earth at this time. This is the '''Hungry Ghost Festival''' (中元节), when the living get together to stuff themselves and watch plays and Chinese opera performances. Following soon afterwards, the '''Mid-Autumn Festival''' (中秋节) on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (Sep/Oct) is also a major event, with elaborate lantern decorations &mdash; particularly at Gardens by the Bay and Jurong's [[Singapore/North and West|Chinese Garden]] &mdash; and '''mooncakes''' that are typically filled with lotus paste, nuts, and more consumed merrily. The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, known locally as '''Deepavali''', is celebrated around October or November and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] is brightly decorated for the occasion. At around January–February, one may witness the celebration of '''Thaipusam''', a Tamil Hindu festival in which male devotees would carry a ''kavadi'', an elaborate structure which pierces through various parts of his body, and join a procession from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Little India to the Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Tank Road. Female devotees usually join the procession carrying pots of milk instead. About one week before Deepavali is '''Thimithi''', the fire-walking festival where one can see male devotees walking on burning coals at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown. {{ramadandates}} The Islamic fasting month of Ramadan with fast-breaking festival '''Hari Raya Puasa''' (Eid-ul-Fitr) is a major occasion in Malay parts of town, particularly Geylang Serai on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], which is lit up with extensive decorations during the period. Another festival celebrated by the Malays is Eid-ul-Adha, known locally as '''Hari Raya Haji''', which is the period when Muslims make the trip to Mecca to perform in Hajj. In local mosques, lambs contributed by the faithful are sacrificed and their meat is used to feed the poor. '''Christmas Day''' is also a major festive occasion in Singapore, and Orchard road is extensively lined with street decorations for the occasion. Christian families in Singapore usually celebrate the occasion with the traditional British Christmas dinner, with ham, turkey and a yule log. However, the Eurasian community has its own unique Christmas meal tradition, which incorporates numerous uniquely Eurasian dishes such as devil's curry. Since 2011, at the request of the local rabbi, a menorah has also been installed along Orchard Road alongside the Christmas decorations every December for Hanukkah. The Buddhist '''Vesak Day''', celebrating the birthday of the Buddha Sakyamuni, and '''Good Friday''' round out the list of holidays. A more secular celebration occurs on 9 August, '''National Day''', when fluttering flags fill Singapore and spectacular National Day parades are held to celebrate independence. ===Events=== Singapore holds numerous events each year. Some of its famous festivals and events include the '''Singapore Food Festival''', the '''Singapore Formula One Grand Prix''', the '''Singapore Arts Festival''', the '''Chingay Parade''', the '''World Gourmet Summit''' and '''ZoukOut'''. '''Christmas''' is also widely celebrated in Singapore, a season where the city streets and shopping malls along its famous shopping belt, Orchard Road, are lit up and decorated in vibrant colours. In addition, the '''Singapore Jewel Festival''' attracts numerous tourists every year, and is a display of precious gems, famous jewels and masterpieces from international jewellers and designers. ==Talk== {{See also|Chinese phrasebook|Malay phrasebook|Tamil phrasebook|English language varieties}} {{infobox|Who are the people in your neighbourhood?|The Big 3 &mdash; Chinese, Malays and Indians &mdash; get all the press, but there are plenty of other communities with their own little neighbourhoods (or shopping malls) in Singapore: '''Arabs''': Arab St, of course<br> '''Burmese''': Peninsula Plaza, on North Bridge Rd<br> '''Mainland Chinese''': Waterloo St (Singapore's "new Chinatown")<br> '''Filipinos''': Lucky Plaza, on Orchard Rd<br> '''French''': Serangoon Gardens<br> '''Eurasians''': Katong<br> '''Indonesians''': City Plaza, near Paya Lebar MRT<br> '''Japanese''': Robertson Quay, especially the Great World City shopping mall, plus Cuppage Plaza, opposite the Somerset MRT and Takashimaya along Orchard Rd<br> '''Koreans''': Tanjong Pagar Rd<br> '''Peranakan Chinese''': Katong<br> '''Thais''': Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd<br> '''Vietnamese''': Joo Chiat Rd|}} [[File:Singapore Danger-Signs-01.jpg|thumb|A sign in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil]] [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] may be enshrined in the constitution as the "national language", but in practice the most common language is English, spoken by almost every non-elderly Singaporean with varying degrees of fluency. However, the distinctive local patois, '''Singlish''', may be hard to understand at times, as it incorporates slang words and phrases from other languages, including various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Tamil as well as English words whose pronunciation or meaning have been changed. Additionally, it has an odd way of structuring sentences, due to the original speakers being mostly Chinese, resulting in most Singlish sentences having Chinese grammar. Complex consonant clusters are simplified, articles and plurals disappear, verb tenses are replaced by adverbs, questions are altered to fit the Chinese syntax and non-English particles (especially the infamous "lah") appear: {| class="wikitable" |+Examples of Singlish sentences and respective English meanings !Singlish !English |- |''You wan beer or not? -- Dunwan lah, dring five bottle oreddi.'' |Do you want a beer? -- No, thanks; I've already had five bottles. |- |''Later wan go mall lepak abit? -- Ok, steady lah!'' |Do you want to chill at the mall for a while later? -- Ok, good! |- |''He today taiko, kena tekan by his boss, so jialat.'' |He was 'lucky' to be scolded by his boss today, seeming very much in trouble. |} Thanks to nationwide language education campaigns, most younger Singaporeans are, however, capable of speaking what the government calls "good English" (British) when necessary. Moreover, it is common for Singaporeans from more affluent backgrounds to attend university in the United Kingdom or United States. To avoid unintentional offence, it's best to start off with standard English and shift to simplified pidgin only if it becomes evident that the other person cannot follow you. Try to resist the temptation to sprinkle your speech with unnecessary Singlishisms. You'll get a laugh if you do it right, but it sounds patronising if you do it wrong. Some 35% of Singaporeans speak English at home. Singapore's other official languages are [[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin Chinese]], [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]], and [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]], mostly spoken by the Singaporean Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnic groups respectively. Governmental offices are required by law to provide all services in all four official languages. Like English, the Mandarin spoken in Singapore has also evolved into a distinctive creole and often incorporates words from other Chinese dialects, Malay, and English, though all Singaporean Chinese are taught standard Mandarin in school. Various Chinese dialects (mostly [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]], though significant numbers also speak [[Teochew phrasebook|Teochew]] and [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]) are also spoken between older ethnic Chinese of the same dialect group, though their use has virtually died out among the younger generation; most people born after 1980 cannot speak them unless they were raised by their grandparents. Other Indian languages, such as [[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]] among the Sikhs, are also spoken. The official Chinese script used in Singapore is the simplified script used in mainland China. As such, all official publications (including local newspapers) and signs are in simplified Chinese, and it is simplified Chinese that is taught in schools. Some of the older generation still prefer traditional script, and the popularity of Hong Kong and Taiwanese pop culture means that younger people may also be familiar with it. ==Get in== {{COVID-19 box|All vaccinated travellers alongside those recovered within 90 days of travel can enter Singapore with any transportation mode without test requirements. It is strongly recommended to upload your vaccination certificate through the [https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ SG Arrival Card portal] up to 72 hours before arrival for an expedited immigration process. Unvaccinated travelers ages 13 and above are required to provide a travel insurance with a minimum coverage of $30,000 for COVID-19 medical charges and [[Self-isolation after travel|self-isolate]] for 7 days after arrival at their own accommodation or in a selected hotel. |lastedit=2022-05-06}} [[File:Visa policy of Singapore.png|thumb|450px|Visa policy of Singapore]] ===Entry requirements=== Citizens of [[Australia]], the [[European Union]], [[New Zealand]], [[Norway]], [[South Korea]], [[Switzerland]] the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[United States of America|United States]] do not need a [[visa]] for stays of 90 days or less. Citizens of '''most other countries''' can stay without a visa for 30 days or less, so that's the case if your country is not named here. An '''exception''' is in place for citizens of the following countries who have to apply for an advance, '''online visa''': [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Belarus]], [[China]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[India]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Moldova]], [[North Korea]], [[Russia]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Ukraine]], and [[Uzbekistan]]. Citizens of [[Afghanistan]], [[Algeria]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Egypt]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Jordan]], [[Kosovo]], [[Lebanon]], [[Libya]], [[Mali]], [[Morocco]], [[Nigeria]], [[Pakistan]], [[Palestine]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Somalia]], [[Sudan]], [[Syria]], [[Tunisia]], and [[Yemen]] have to apply for an '''advance visa''' at a Singaporean embassy or consulate. Nationals of several former Soviet countries (Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and the Commonwealth of Independent States) are eligible for '''visa-free transit''' for up to 96 hours if you have an onward plane ticket. Nationals of India are also eligible but with more complicated requirements. No visa is required if you are only changing flights at Changi Airport as long as you don't leave the secure area. All foreigners above the age of 6 are electronically fingerprinted as part of immigration entry and exit procedures. This may be followed by a short interview conducted by the immigration officer. Entry will be denied if any of these procedures are refused. Most citizens of African and South American countries, and travellers who have recently been in a country with yellow fever, require a '''yellow fever vaccination certificate''' for entry into Singapore. Women from countries such as Ukraine may have trouble getting a visa, due to problems with "illegal activity" (presumably prostitution). Males who enter Singapore illegally or who overstay their permits by more than 14 days face a mandatory sentence of three strokes of the cane. {{infobox|Banned in Singapore|There's more to the list than just porn, firearms, and drugs, although not all of these restrictions are enforced in practice. * Littering * Smoking in non-smoking areas * Non-medical chewing gum/ bubble gum (not usually enforced) * Satellite dishes/ tampered radio receivers * Free standing billboards * Handcuffs, even if pink and fuzzy * Feeding pigeons or monkeys * Displaying foreign flags * Malaysian newspapers * Male gay sex (not usually enforced)}} Singapore has '''very strict drug laws''', and '''drug trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty''', which is also applied to foreigners. Even if you haven't entered Singapore and are merely transiting (i.e. changing flights without the need to clear passport control and customs) while in possession of drugs, you would still be subject to capital punishment. In Singapore, it is an offense even to have any drug metabolites in your system, even if they were consumed outside Singapore, and Customs occasionally does spot urine tests at the airport. In addition, bringing in explosives or firearms without a permit is also a capital offense in Singapore. '''Bring prescriptions for any prescribed medicines''' you may have with you, and '''obtain prior permission''' from the [http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Health_Products_Regulation/Consumer_Information/Personal_Import_Regulations/bringing_personal_medication_into_Singapore.html Singapore Health Sciences Authority]''' before bringing in any sedatives (e.g. Valium/diazepam) or strong painkillers (e.g. codeine ingredients)'''. If you can scan and attach all required documents (called for by HSA) to an e-mail note, you ''may'' receive written permission in as little as 10 days, certainly in 3–4 weeks. By regular mail from any great distance, allow a few months. Hippie types may expect a little extra attention from Customs, but getting a shave and a haircut is no longer a condition for entry. Duty free allowances for alcohol are one litre each of wine, beer and spirits, though the 1&nbsp;L of spirits may be replaced with 1&nbsp;L of wine or beer, unless you are entering from Malaysia. Travellers entering from Malaysia are not entitled to any duty free allowance. Alcohol may not be brought in by persons under the age of 18. There is ''no'' duty free allowance for '''cigarettes''': all cigarettes legally sold in Singapore are stamped "SDPC", and smokers caught with unmarked cigarettes may be fined $500 per pack. (In practice, though, bringing in one opened pack is usually tolerated.) If you declare your cigarettes or excess booze at customs, you can opt to pay the tax or let the customs officers keep the cigarettes until your departure. Importing non-medical '''chewing gum''' is illegal, but in practice customs officers would usually not bother with a few sticks for personal consumption. There is no restriction on the amount of money that can be brought in or out of Singapore. However, Singapore customs requires you to declare if you are bringing in or out anything more than $20,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, and you'll be asked to complete some paperwork. Not declaring exposes to you to arrest, heavy fines and possible imprisonment. '''Pornography''', '''pirated goods''' and publications by the '''Jehovah's Witnesses''' and the '''Unification Church''' may not be imported to Singapore, and all baggage is scanned at land and sea entry points. In theory, all entertainment media including movies and video games must be sent to the Board of Censors for approval before they can be brought into Singapore, but that is rarely if ever enforced for original (non-pirated) goods. Singapore no longer stamps passports for visitors. Instead, you will need to provide your e-mail address to immigration on entry, and your terms of entry will be sent to you electronically. ===By plane=== Singapore is one of Southeast Asia's largest aviation hubs, so unless you're coming from [[Peninsular Malaysia]] or [[Batam]]/[[Bintan]] in Indonesia, the easiest way to enter Singapore is by air. In addition to its flag-carrier, '''[http://www.singaporeair.com Singapore Airlines]''', which is widely regarded as one of the world's best airlines in terms of customer service, Singapore is also home to low-cost carriers such as '''[http://www.jetstar.com Jetstar Asia]''' and '''[http://www.flyscoot.com Scoot]'''. Singapore Airlines' flight to [[Newark Liberty International Airport‎‎|Newark]] (SQ22) is the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world, taking around 18 hours to cover a distance of 16,600 km (10,300 miles). In addition to the locals, every carrier of any size in Asia offers flights to Singapore, with pan-Asian discount carrier '''[http://www.airasia.com AirAsia]''' operating a dense network from Singapore. There are also direct services to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and even South Africa. Singapore is particularly popular on the "Kangaroo Route" between Australia and Europe, with airlines like '''[https://www.qantas.com Qantas]''' and '''[https://www.britishairways.com British Airways]''' using Singapore as the main stopover point. In addition to the local airports, travellers from Malaysia or Indonesia can consider flying into [[Johor Bahru]] ({{IATA|JHB}}), [[Batam]] ({{IATA|BTH}}) or [[Tanjung Pinang]] ({{IATA|TNJ}}) instead, as flights to those airports are usually cheaper than to Changi or Seletar. The downside is that you'll have to pass through customs and immigration twice, and there are no direct transportation links between those airports and Singapore, meaning that you will have to arrange your own transportation. ====Changi Airport==== : ''Main article: [[Singapore Changi Airport]]'' {{Marker|type=go |lat=1.3573 |long=103.9885 |name= Changi Airport|url=http://www.changiairport.com|image=T3TransitArea.JPG|wikidata=Q32159}} ({{IATA|SIN}}) is the main airport and serves all commercial jet flights. It regularly shows up in "Best Airport" rankings and is big, pleasant, and well-organised, with remarkably fast immigration and baggage distribution. The airport is split into four main terminals (T1, T2, T3 and T4). Taxis are the fastest way to the city, and will cost about $20–30 including a $5 airport surcharge ($3 for off-peak hours). An additional 50% surcharge applies 1-6AM. You can refer to [https://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/ this site] for additional information on taxi rates and charges. On the MRT, it takes about 45 minutes to town with an easy transfer at Tanah Merah. A standard ticket to City Hall costs $2.30 + $0.10 non-refundable deposit, with trains running from 5:31AM to 11:18PM. ====Seletar Airport==== {{Marker|type=go|name=Seletar Airport|url=http://www.seletarairport.com/|lat=1.416944|long=103.867778 |image=Ramp Over View (4552227620).jpg |wikidata=Q1432865 |wikipedia=Seletar Airport}} ({{IATA|XSP}}) serves all turboprop flights and general aviation. Completed in 1928 and first used for civil aviation in 1930, it was Singapore's first airport. The only airline serving Seletar is Malaysia's '''[https://www.fireflyz.com.my/ Firefly]'''. The only practical means of access to Seletar is taxi, and trips from the airport incur a $3 surcharge. ===By road=== [[Image:JohorBahru Causeway.JPG|thumb|The Causeway, with [[Johor Bahru]] on the other side]] Singapore is linked by two land crossings to Peninsular Malaysia: The {{marker|type=go|name=''Causeway''|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor%E2%80%93Singapore_Causeway|lat= 1.4526|long=103.7691|image=Singapore-Johor_Causeway.jpg}} is a very popular and thus terminally congested entry point connecting Woodlands in the north of Singapore directly into the heart of [[Johor Bahru]]. Busy at the best of times, the Causeway usually experiences severe congestion on '''Friday evenings''' (towards Malaysia), '''Sunday evenings''' (towards Singapore) and '''around extended holiday periods'''. The Causeway can be crossed by buses, trains, cross-border taxis, privately-owned cars or motorcycles. As of 2022, the easiest mode of transportation within the Causeway is by transit bus; numerous 'Causeway Link', SBS Transit and SMRT buses ply along the Causeway. In addition, there are numerous cross-border express coach buses that link Johor Bahru directly with numerous locations within Singapore; they are offered by the 'Causeway Link', 'Transtar' and 'Singapore-Johor Express (SJE)' buses. A second crossing between Malaysia and Singapore, known as the {{marker|type=go|name=''Second Link''|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia%E2%80%93Singapore_Second_Link|lat= 1.3545|long=103.6281|image=Malaysia-Singapore_Second_Link_Linkedua.jpg}}, was built between Tuas in western Singapore and [[Iskandar Puteri]] in the western part of [[Johor]] state. Much faster and less congested than the Causeway, it is primarily used by the express bus services heading to [[Kuala Lumpur]] and [[Malacca]]. Bus services across are not as numerous as those which service the Causeway, and only Malaysian "limousine" taxis are allowed to cross it (and typicall charge $100+ for the privilege). '''Driving into Singapore''' with a foreign-registered car is complicated and expensive, involving running a gauntlet of road taxes, insurance coverage, toll transponders and more. In both directions, rental car agencies prohibit their cars from crossing the border or charge extra, so it's advisable to ditch your car on the other side of the border and cross into Singapore by plane or public transport. If you have your own wheels and insist on using them, see the Land Transport Authority's [https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/entering_and_exiting_singapore.html Entering & Exiting Singapore] guide for the administrative details. ===On foot=== Travellers may walk across the Causeway into Singapore from Johor Bahru, but be prepared for a very long walk as Malaysia's customs and immigration complex is now 2 km inland. Unlike the previous checkpoint, the current Malaysian immigration checkpoint was not set up for pedestrians, meaning that there are no pedestrian footpaths on the Malaysian side, and you will have to walk on the road alongside potentially dangerous and fast-moving vehicular traffic. Pedestrians are not allowed on the Second Link, not that there would be anything within walking distance on either side anyway. ===By bus=== '''Direct from Malaysian destinations''' There are buses from [[Kuala Lumpur]] (KL) and many other destinations in Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint and the Second Link at Tuas. There is no central bus terminal and different companies leave from all over the city. Major operators include: * {{listing | name=Aeroline | url=http://www.aeroline.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6258 8800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $47 one-way | content=Luxury buses with meal on-board, power sockets, lounge area etc, to Kuala Lumpur and [[Petaling Jaya]]. Departures from HarbourFront Centre. }} * {{listing | name=First Coach | url=http://www.firstcoach.com.my/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6822 2111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$33/55 single/return | content=No frills, but the buses have good legroom and use the Second Link. Another selling point is convenient public transport: buses depart from Novena Square (Novena MRT) in Singapore and arrive right next to (KJ 16) Bangsar LRT in Kuala Lumpur. }} * {{listing | name=NiCE | url=http://www.plusliner.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 5755 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Over 20 daily departures from Kuala Lumpur's old railway station. Double-decker NiCE 2 buses (27 seats) RM80, luxury NiCE++ buses (18 seats) RM88. Departures from Copthorne Orchid Hotel on Dunearn Rd. }} * {{listing | name=Transnasional | url=http://www.transnasional.com.my | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+60 2 6294 7034 (Malaysia) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Executive/economy buses RM80/35 | content=Malaysia's largest bus operator, offers direct buses from Singapore through the peninsula. Departures from Lavender St. }} * {{listing | name=Transtar | url=http://www.transtar.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6299 9009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Transtar's sleeper-equipped Solitaire ($63) and leather-seated First Class ($49) coaches offer frills like massaging chairs, onboard attendants, video on demand and even Wi-Fi. More plebeian SuperVIP/Executive buses are $25/39, direct service to [[Malacca]] and [[Genting]] also available. Departures from Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd (near Lavender MRT). }} Within the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area, numerous other bus operators also depart from the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) bus terminal. Most other operators have banded together in three shared booking portals. Many, but by no means all, use the Golden Mile Complex shopping mall near [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] as their Singapore terminal. * {{listing | type=listing | name=redbus | alt= | url=http://www.redbus.sg | email=support@redbus.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3158 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=redBus singapore includes many destinations bus tickets. }} * {{listing | name=Easybook | url=http://www.easybook.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6444 0745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Six bus companies including major budget operator Konsortium. }} * {{listing | name=Bus Online Ticket | url=http://www.busonlineticket.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another six companies, including major operator Fivestars Express, Hasry Express and AirAsia-affiliated StarMart. }} In general, the more you pay, the faster and more comfortable your trip. More expensive buses leave on time, use the Second Link, and do not stop along the way; while the cheapest buses may not be punctual, use the perpetually congested Causeway and might make more intercity stops. Book early for popular departure times like Friday evenings (heading from Singapore to Malaysia) and Sunday evenings (heading from Malaysia to Singapore), Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, etc., and factor in some extra time for the expected congestion at the border; congestion can be assessed from the traffic cameras on the [https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/traffic_information/traffic-cameras/woodlands.html#trafficCameras OneMotoring website]. An alternative to taking a direct "international bus", would be making the short hop to [[Johor Bahru]] and board domestic Malaysian long-distance express buses to various Malaysian destinations from the [[Johor Bahru|Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal]]. Besides having more optionality, fares are also much lower as you will be paying for a domestic fare in Malaysian ringgit, instead of the identical nominal amount in Singapore dollars. The downside is the time-consuming hassle (at least an additional hour of travelling time) of first getting to Johor Bahru and then getting to Larkin terminal on the outskirts of town. Another downside would also be the lack of domestic bus seats during festive seasons. '''From Johor Bahru to Woodlands, via Johor–Singapore Causeway''' {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Frequent Buses between Johor Bahru and Singapore''' ! Line !! Stops in Singapore !! Stops in JB !! Maximum Fare (from JB to SG) !Maximum Fare (from SG to JB) |- | [https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-1]|| Kranji MRT only || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || MYR 2.60 |SGD 2.60 |- | [https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-2]|| Queen St only (Bugis MRT) || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || MYR 4.80 |SGD 4.80 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-5] |Newton Circus only (Newton MRT) |Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 4.60 |SGD 4.60 |- | SBS Transit 170 || Queen St via Bukit Panjang MRT (Downtown MRT line along Bukit Timah Road) and Kranji MRT || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint || identical SGD fare |SGD 2.08 (card) |- | SBS Transit 170X || Kranji MRT only || JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.05 (card) |- | SBS Transit 160 || Jurong East MRT via Kranji MRT || JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.88 (card) |- | SMRT 950 || Woodlands MRT via Marsiling MRT|| JB CIQ Checkpoint only || identical SGD fare |SGD 1.25 (card) |- | [https://landtransportguru.net/singapore-johore-express/ Singapore-Johor Express (SJE)]|| Queen St only (Bugis MRT) || Larkin via JB CIQ Checkpoint ||MYR 3.40 |SGD 3.30 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid0ArZ6dhkzdK5Z7n21Uc3XdJm8PikLwMPz8sSkcvaKQKaH8Z2yAod99qo6Ht9hnKMsl Transtar TS1] (10x daily) |Changi Airport Terminals 3,1,4 via Expo MRT, Woodlands MRT, Marsiling MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 13.00 |SGD 11.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid0777jUC5iEzvFMb3BTQStguMc3gvxThnqTuxo6y9qmp13xu9ESMdFXNSX3cCfLmnfl Transtar TS8] (13-14x daily) |Resorts World Sentosa via Outram Park MRT, Great World MRT, Orchard MRT, Stevens MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 10.00 |SGD 8.00 |- |[https://landtransportguru.net/busac7/ AC7] |Yishun MRT via Sembawang MRT |JB CIQ Checkpoint only |MYR 6.00 |SGD 2.50 |} '''From Iskandar Puteri to Tuas, via Malaysia–Singapore Second Link''' {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Frequent Buses between Iskandar Puteri and Singapore''' ! Line !! Stops in Singapore !! Stops in Iskandar Puteri !! Maximum Fare (from IP to SG) !Maximum Fare (from SG to IP) |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/pcb.10166700042355727/10166700029815727 Causeway Link CW-3] |Jurong East MRT |Perling Mall, Bukit Indah 1, Bukit Indah 2, Horizon Hills via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 6.00 |SGD 5.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/pcb.10166700042355727/10166700029815727 Causeway Link CW-3S] |None (connects with CW3 only at 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint in Malaysia) |Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Sutera Mall, Nusa Bestari, Bukit Indah 1, Bukit Indah 2 via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 7.00 |SGD 5.00 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/causewaylink/photos/a.10150339533965727/10166616565900727/ Causeway Link CW-7] |Tuas Link MRT only |Gelang Patah Sentral via 2nd Link CIQ Checkpoint |MYR 4.50 |SGD 4.50 |- |[https://www.facebook.com/TranstarTravelSG/posts/pfbid02SSA7vbBCNA7TteJzLEqaehBXrTseMUaya8PQhSpXtVuP8rCZuZrRXCsyPhtpdq37l Transtar TS6] (6x daily) |The Star Vista (Buona Vista MRT) via One-North MRT, Tuas Link MRT |Gelang Patah Sentral only |MYR 8.00 |SGD 6.00 |} The most common options to get from [[Johor Bahru]] and [[Iskandar Puteri]] are the buses listed in the table. There is a pattern of the bus routes: Singaporean-operated buses (SBS Transit, SMRT, SJE, Transtar) can only stop at one destination in Malaysia, while the Malaysian-operated [http://causewaylink.com.my Causeway Link] buses can only stop at one destination in Singapore. Terminals aside, all buses make two stops at Singapore immigration and at Malaysian immigration. At both immigration points, ''you must disembark with all your luggage'' and pass through passport control and customs, then board the next bus by showing your ticket. Expect a minimum of 30 minutes to clear both checkpoints during non-peak periods, with the expectation of an average clearing time of 1 hour during peak periods, 2 hours at the ends of extended holiday periods. To maximise train travel between downtown Singapore and Johor Bahru, the simplest option would be to take the MRT train within the downtown city area and disembark at Woodlands MRT, and then changing to the SMRT 950 bus to proceed to the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. Alternatively, another option would be to disembark at Kranji MRT, and then changing to the SBS 170X bus to proceed to the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. Another option to avoid congestion of the 170X and 950 bus routes during rush hour, would be to utilise other different SBS or SMRT buses that lead to the Woodlands Train Checkpoint bus stop, then walk 500m along the elevated footbridge to the Woodlands Checkpoint. ===By train=== Once the southern terminus of Malaysia's '''[http://www.ktmb.com.my Keretapi Tanah Melayu]''' (Malayan Railway or KTMB) network, the central Tanjong Pagar railway station has been decommissioned and KTMB trains now terminate at the JB Sentral railway station in [[Johor Bahru]], Malaysia. A shuttle service connects the only remaining Singaporean station in Woodlands, right next to the Causeway, with Johor Bahru Sentral. It is a 5-minute trip, but one-way tickets originating in Singapore will cost $5 while the reverse will cost RM5. From Woodlands, immigration formalities for both countries are carried out before boarding. From Johor Bahru, Malaysian immigration checks are conducted at JB Sentral before boarding, and Singapore immigration checks upon arrival at Woodlands. Taking immigration clearance time into account, the journey from Johor Bahru to Woodlands takes 30-60 minutes, while the reverse direction takes about 30 minutes. Shuttle trains will leave JB Sentral for Woodlands at 05:00, 05:25, 05:55, 06:20, 07:30, 08:40, 09:50, 11:20, 12:50, 14:20, 15:30, 16:40, 17:50, 19:00, 20:10, 21:20, 22:30 and leave Woodlands for JB Sentral at 07:20, 08:30, 09:40, 10:50, 12:20, 13:50, 15:20, 16:30, 17:40, 18:50, 20:00, 21:10, 22:20, 23:30. Gate opens 30 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before departure. On weekdays, the early morning departures from JB Sentral and evening departures from Woodlands cater to commuters working in Singapore, and sell out as soon as tickets are released for sale 30 days in advance. On weekends, morning departures from Woodlands and evening departures from JB Sentral are popular among day trippers to Johor Bahru, and sell out a few days before. If tickets are still available on the day of departure, they are sold up to 15 minutes before departure. For JB Sentral-Woodlands, at JB Sentral there are turnstiles installed at the departure gate (Gate A); scan the barcode or QR code on your ticket (can be one stored on a mobile device) to activate the turnstile. For Woodlands-JB Sentral, tickets bought online must be exchanged at the KTMB ticket counter before departure. For trains beyond Johor Bahru, see [[Johor Bahru#By train]] and [[Malaysia#By train]] for details. In addition, Singapore is also the terminus for the '''[https://www.belmond.com/eastern-and-oriental-express/ Eastern & Oriental Express]''', a luxury train that makes the trip from [[Bangkok]] in four days. It is very expensive, costing US$6,358 one-way. The Woodlands Train Checkpoint is unrelated to the Woodlands MRT station. From the Woodlands Train Checkpoint, you can take a bus to the Kranji, Marsiling or Woodlands MRT stations. Fortunately, the bus numbers to each MRT station are clearly signposted. To get to Woodlands Train Checkpoint from the MRT stations, however, you'll have to make sure the bus passes by "Woodlands Train Checkpoint", and not "Woodlands Checkpoint" which is the checkpoint facility for buses and other road vehicles without through access to the train checkpoint. Buses which pass by Woodlands Train Checkpoint include 170 (from Kranji MRT station), 856 (from Woodlands and Marsiling MRT stations), 903 and 911 (from Woodlands MRT station). Although 912 from Woodlands MRT station also passes by the train checkpoint, it does so by a very long route and therefore not recommended. ===By taxi=== [[File:201x Proton Persona (CM) Elegance 1.6 4-door sedan (Johor–Singapore cross border taxi, 01) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Johor-Singapore cross border taxi]] While normal Singaporean taxis are not allowed to cross into Malaysia and vice versa, specially licensed Singaporean taxis permitted to go to Larkin bus terminal (only) can be booked from Johor Taxi Service {{phone|+65 6296 7054}}, $80 one way), while Malaysian taxis, which can go anywhere in Malaysia, can be taken from the taxi terminal at Ban San St ($60 to charter, or $15/person if you share with others). In the reverse direction, towards Singapore, you can take Singaporean taxis from Larkin to any point in central Singapore ($60), while Malaysian taxis can only bring you to Ban San St ([[Malaysia#Money|RM]]120). The main advantage here is that you do not need to lug your stuff (or yourself) through Customs at both ends; you can just sit in the car. Private "limousine" transport services offer point-to-point services from anywhere in Singapore to anywhere in Malaysia, but these exist in a legal grey zone. The standard fare is $100 for Singapore to Johor Bahru for a 5-person Toyota Innova. Operators include [https://sgjbtaxi.sg/ SG-JB Taxi] and [https://www.sgmytaxi.com/ SGMYTAXI]. ===By boat=== Ferries link Singapore with the neighbouring [[Indonesia]]n province of [[Riau Islands]], and the [[Malaysia]]n state of [[Johor]]. Singapore has five ferry terminals which handle international ferries: {{marker|type=go|name=HarbourFront|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HarbourFront_(Singapore)|lat= 1.26394|long=103.82079|image=HarbourFront_Centre_2,_Aug_06.JPG}} (formerly World Trade Centre) near [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]], {{marker|type=go|name=Marina Bay Cruise Centre|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Cruise_Centre_Singapore|lat= 1.2662|long=103.8604|image=Costa_Victoria_docked_at_MBCCS.JPG}} in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]], {{marker|type=go|name=Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal|lat= 1.31405|long=103.98872|image=Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal entrance.jpg}} on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], as well as {{marker|type=go|name=Changi Point Ferry Terminal|lat= 1.39082|long=103.98757|image=Changi Point Ferry Terminal , Singapore - panoramio.jpg}}, at the eastern extremity of the island. '''Ferry terminal transit:''' *HarbourFront FT: Inside HarbourFront Centre shopping mall (alight at HarbourFront MRT station). *Marina Bay Cruise Centre: Alight at Marina South Pier MRT station and follow the signs to walk to the ferry terminal. Alternatively, take bus No. 400 from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, Exit C. *Tanah Merah FT: Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station and proceed to Exit B. From there, take bus No. 35 or 35M to the ferry terminal. Alternatively, alight at Bedok MRT station and proceed to the adjacent Bedok Bus Interchange, where the two bus services originate from. *Changi Point FT: Take bus No. 2, 29, 59 or 109 to Changi Village Bus Terminal and walk to the ferry terminal located nearby. ====From Indonesia==== '''From [[Batam]]:''' Ferries from [[Batu Ampar]] ([http://batamferryterminal.com Harbour Bay Ferry terminal)], [[Sekupang]] and [[Waterfront City]] ([[Teluk Senimba]]) use '''HarbourFront''' FT, while ferries from [[Nongsapura]] use '''Tanah Merah''' FT. Ferries from Batam Centre use both ferry terminals. Operators at Harbourfront include: * {{listing | name=Indo Falcon | alt= | url=http://www.indofalcon.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6278 3167 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= Hourly ferries to '''Batam Centre''', fewer to '''Waterfront City'''. This company does not operate from Sekupang. Similar fares. }} [[File:Horizon Fast Ferry Business class.jpg|thumb|Batam Ferry]] * {{listing | name=Horizon Fast Ferry | alt= | url=http://horizonfastferry.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6276 6711 | tollfree= |fax=| hours= | price= S$32/48 one-way/round-trip, including terminal fees | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-01 | content=Operates 16 trips from Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal and Batu Ampar. Fares are similar to the other companies. }} * {{listing | name=Dino/Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6270 0311 (in Harbourfront), +62 778 467793 (in Batam Centre), +62 778 470344 (in Batam Centre), +62 778 325085 (in Sekupang), +62 778 3250856 (in Sekupang), +62 778 381150 (in Waterfront City) | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way, S$39-50 round-trip including fees (lower prices for late night departures, higher prices for peak times) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also hourly ferries from '''Harbour Bay Ferry terminal''', fewer ferries from '''Sekupang''' and '''Waterfront City'''. }} * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$49 two-way including fees (depending on departure time) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=btc@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 778 465 55 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} At Tanah Merah: * {{listing | name=Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6270 0311 (Singapore), +62 778 761071 (in Nongsa) | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way, S$39-50 round-trip including fees (lower prices for late night departures, higher prices for peak times) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content=Ferries to multiple locations on Batam }} * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$19-25 one-way including fees (higher mid-day, lower mornings and evenings) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=tmft@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6331 4122 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} '''From [[Bintan]]:''' All ferries from Bintan use Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. For [[Tanjung Pinang]], there are four or five departures per day from each of the two companies operating the route. About S$30 one-way including taxes and surcharges. * {{listing | name=Majestic Fast Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.majesticfastferry.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$31 one-way including fees | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Sindo Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.sindoferry.com.sg/ | email=tmft@sindoferry.com.sg | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=S$27-29 one way including fees (promo and normal fares) | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} For [[Bintan Resorts]] (Bandar Bentan Telani) * {{listing | name=Bintan Resort Ferries | alt= | url=http://www.brf.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6542 4369| tollfree= | hours=operates five ferries from Tanah Merah FT on weekdays, increasing to 7 during weekends | price=$34.60/50.20 one-way/return peak period, $26.60/39.20 one-way/return off-peak including taxes and fuel surcharge. | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Mozaic | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +65 6542 4369| tollfree= | hours=Runs 14 times per week, only to Bintan Lagoon Resort | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=May 2019 | content= }} '''From [[Karimun]]:''' [[Tanjung Balai]] is served by Sindo Ferry from Harbourfront, with 2 ferries a day at $25/50 one-way/return including taxes and fuel surcharge - but check for current info. ====From Malaysia==== Ferry services to neighboring Malaysia are surprisingly limited. * {{listing | name=Batam Fast | alt= | url=http://www.batamfast.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=June 2022 | content=Scheduled to operate a ferry service from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in [[Johor]] starting from 7th July 2022. }} * {{listing | name=Changi Point Ferry Terminal | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Changi-Point-Ferry-Terminal/176729579009815 | email= | address=Changi Village, 51 Lorong Bekukong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6545 2305, +65 6545 1616 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bumboats shuttle between Changi Point Ferry Terminal at and [[Pengerang]], a village at the southeastern tip of [[Johor]]. Boats ($10 per person, $2 per bicycle one-way) operate 7AM-7PM and leave when they reach the 12-passenger quota. ''As of 2022, this service remains suspended due to COVID.'' }} ====Cruises==== '''[http://www.starcruises.com/ Star Cruises]''' offers multi-day cruises from Singapore to points throughout Southeast Asia, departing from '''HarbourFront Ferry Terminal'''. Itineraries vary widely and change from year to year, but common destinations include [[Malacca]], [[Klang]] (Kuala Lumpur), [[Penang]], [[Langkawi]], [[Redang]] and [[Tioman]] in [[Malaysia]], as well as [[Phuket]], [[Krabi Province|Krabi]], [[Ko Samui]] and [[Bangkok]] in [[Thailand]]. There are also several cruises every year to [[Borneo]] (Malaysia), [[Sihanoukville]] (Cambodia), [[Ho Chi Minh City]] (Vietnam) and even some 10-night long hauls to [[Hong Kong]]. An all-inclusive 2-night cruise may cost as little as $400 per person in the cheapest cabin class if you book early, but there are many surcharges for services. Non-residents may be charged significantly higher rates. Singapore is also a popular stop for round-the-world and major regional cruises including those originating from as far as [[Japan]], [[China]], [[Australia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. Many of those cruises embark/disembark passengers here during all-day or over-night port visits, while others stop for perhaps just a day. Check with cruise companies and sellers for details. Ships use the same two terminals noted above for ferries. ==Get around== [[Image:Central Singapore MRT.png|thumb|upright=1.5|Geographic map of MRT lines in the city centre]] Getting around Singapore is easy: the public transportation system is extremely easy to use and taxis are reasonably priced - when you can get one. Very few visitors rent cars. [https://citymapper.com/singapore?lang=en CityMapper Singapore], Google Maps, and Apple Maps are all capable of figuring out the fastest route by MRT and bus and even estimating taxi fares between any two points. ===Ticketing=== The easiest way to pay for all public transport is to use '''any contactless Visa or Mastercard''', which you can use to tap on and off any trains and buses. All trips can be viewed and statements can be downloaded by creating a [https://simplygo.transitlink.com.sg/FAQs TransitLink SimplyGo] account. However, for foreign-issued contactless bank cards, an additional $0.60 per day is charged for each card, as an administrative fee to offset higher processing costs. '''Mobile phones''' with Apple Pay or Google Pay NFC payments work as well. Alternatively, pick up an '''[http://www.ezlink.com.sg EZ-link]''' or '''[https://www.nets.com.sg/personal/retail-payments/nets-prepaid-card/ NETS Prepaid]''' contactless RFID farecard at any train station or 7-Eleven store: the EZ-link card costs $12 (including $7 stored value) whilst the NETS Prepaid card costs $10 (including $5 stored value), and the card can be "topped up" in increments of $2 or more. These travel cards can be topped up using cash, credit or debit cards at ticketing machines located in train stations, or by cash at convenience stores. If you are leaving Singapore and you have some money on your card, you can go to any TransitLink ticket office for a refund, minus a $5 processing fee. You may see advertisements for '''[https://thesingaporetouristpass.com.sg/type-of-passes/ the Singapore Tourist Pass] (STP)''', which gives you unlimited rides for $10/16/20 for 1/2/3 days respectively, plus some discounts for attractions. However, given that most trips only cost $1.00-2.50, you would need to use the public transport system often during your stay, for the STP to be worthwhile. Single tickets paid in cash can only be purchased for buses, but is costlier than the regular card fare and is therefore not recommended. Furthermore, it is a hassle as it delays everyone else and the driver has to count fare stages to tell you how much you need to pay. In addition, no change is given for the bus and you will need to buy a separate ticket if you intend to transfer to another bus later in your journey. ===By rail=== [[File:Singapore MRT LRT system map Wikivoyage.png|thumb|upright=1.9|MRT and LRT system map]] The '''MRT''' (Mass Rapid Transit) and '''LRT''' (Light Rail Transit) are trains that are the main trunk of Singapore's transit system. They are a cheap and fairly reliable mode of transportation, and the network covers most points of interest for the visitor. While it's easiest to use an EZ-link card or contactless payments (see above), all stations are equipped with ticket machines that dispense single-ride paper tickets. Each ticket can be reused up to 6 times within 30 days, just place it on the reader when buying your next ride. Using any ticket or card is easy, just tap the reader at the ticket gate when entering and exiting paid areas of stations. All lines are seamlessly integrated, even if the lines are operated by different transport companies, so you do not need to buy a new ticket or go through multiple gates to transfer between different operators' lines. The MRT stations are clean and equipped with free toilets. All stations have screen doors, so there is no risk of falling onto the tracks. The North-East Line, Circle Line, Downtown Line LRT and all upcoming lines are operated automatically without a driver, so it is worth walking up to the front of the train to look out of the window and enjoy the view! Eating and drinking is '''prohibited''' in the stations and trains, with offenders being liable for a $500 fine. When using escalators, '''stand on the left''' to allow those in a hurry to pass on the right. ===By bus=== [[File:SMB1495J SMRT Buses MAN NL323F.jpg|thumb|right|SMRT bus]] [[File:SBS6593S on 63M.jpg|thumb|right|SBS Transit bus]] '''Buses''' connect various corners of Singapore, but are slower and harder to use than the MRT. Their main advantage is you get to see the sights rather than a dark underground tunnel, partly if you can snag a front seat on a double-decker. On a long distance bus, frequent stops and slow speeds may mean your journey could take two to three times as long as the same trip via MRT. You can pay cash (coins) in buses, but the fare stage system is quite complex (it's easiest to ask the driver for the price to your destination), you are charged substantially more and there is no provision for getting change. Payment with EZ-Link or NETS Prepaid card is therefore the easiest method: tap your card against the reader at the front entrance of the bus when boarding, and a maximum fare is deducted from the card. When you alight, tap your card again at the exit, and the difference is refunded. Make sure you tap out, or you'll end up paying the maximum fare. Inspectors occasionally prowl buses to check that everybody has paid or tapped, so those who are on tourist day passes should tap before sitting down. Dishonest bus commuters risk getting fined $20 for not paying or underpaying fares (by premature tapping-out) and $50 for improper use of concession cards. Another advantage of EZ-link or NETS Prepaid cards is that you will be able to enjoy distance-based fares and avoid the boarding fee. After midnight ''on Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public holidays'', the '''[http://smrt.com.sg/Journey-with-Us/Buses/Special-Bus-Routes-Information NightRider]''' and [https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_niteowl.aspx '''Nite Owl'''] bus services are a fairly convenient way of getting around, with 13 lines running every 20 to 30 mins. All services drive past the major nightlife city districts of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Mohamed Sultan and Orchard before splintering off. The fare is between $4.00 to $4.40, the EZ-link card and Nets Flashpay cards are accepted but the Singapore Tourist Pass is not valid on this line. As mentioned earlier, '''[https://gothere.sg Gothere.sg]''' and its associated paid [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gothere-sg/id348131804 iOS app] ($4) will give you options as to which buses will take you from your origin or destination. ===By ride hailing app=== Ride hailing apps have largely supplanted taxis in Singapore. The two biggest players are [https://www.grab.com/sg/ '''Grab'''], which acquired Uber's Singaporean assets in 2018, and [https://www.go-jek.com/sg/ Gojek]. Rides are generally reasonably priced, with most off-peak rides in the city center clocking in around $10, although during busy periods (Friday nights, when it rains, etc) surge fares can be much higher. Most international credit/debit cards are accepted on the app, and cash payments are also possible. Other ride sharing apps include [http://www.rydesharing.com/sg/ Ryde] and [https://tada.global/ Tada]. ===By taxi=== [[File:2016 Hyundai Ioniq (AE) Hybrid liftback, CityCab (2017-11-29).jpg|thumb|right|Citycab Taxi]] [[File:2016 Hyundai i30 (GD3 Series II) Tourer, SilverCab (2017-11-28).jpg|thumb|right|SilverCab Taxi]] '''Taxicabs''' use meters and are reasonably priced and honest. Outside weekday peak hours, trips within the city centre should not cost you more than $10 and even a trip right across the island from Changi to Jurong will not break the $35 mark. If you are in a group of 3 or 4, it's sometimes cheaper and faster to take a taxi than the MRT. ComfortDelgro, the largest operator, has a '''CDG Zig''' [https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/ booking app] that lets you order and pay for your taxi rides ridehail-style, including the option of a "ComfortRide" fixed price instead of running the meter, or you can call the unified booking system at {{phone|+65 6-DIAL-CAB}}. Hailing a taxi on the street or at a taxi stand lets you avoid the $2.30-3.30 booking fee though. Taxi pricing is largely identical across all companies at $3.00-3.90 as a flag down rate (depending on the type of vehicle used), which lasts you 1&nbsp;km before increments of $0.22 per 400&nbsp;m (for the first 10&nbsp;km) or $0.22 per 350&nbsp;m (after the first 10&nbsp;km). Watch out for surprises though: there are a myriad of peak hour (25%), late night (50%), central business district ($3), trips from airport or the casinos ($3–5 during peak hours), and Electronic Road Pricing surcharges, which may add a substantial amount to your taxi fare. All such charges are shown on the bottom right-hard corner of the meter, recorded in the printed receipt and explained in tedious detail in a sticker on the window; if you suspect the cabbie is trying to pull a fast one, call the company and ask for an explanation. There is no surcharge for trips ''to'' the airport. While all taxis are equipped to handle (and are required to accept) credit cards, in practice many cabbies do not accept electronic payment. Always ask before getting in. Paying by credit card will incur an additional surcharge of 17%. As usual in Singapore, tips are not expected. In the Central Business District, taxis may pick up passengers only at taxi stands (found outside any shopping mall) or buildings with their own driveways (including virtually all hotels). Outside the centre, you're free to hail taxis on the street or call one to your doorstep. At night spots featuring long queues, such as Clarke Quay, you may on occasion be approached by touts offering a quick flat fare to your destination. This is illegal and very expensive but reasonably safe for you. (Drivers, on the other hand, will probably lose their job if caught.) Some Singapore taxi drivers have very poor geographical knowledge and may expect you to know where they should go, so it may be helpful to bring a map of your destination area or directions on finding where you wish to go. Some cabbies may also ask you which route you want to take; most are satisfied with "whichever way is faster". ===By trishaw=== '''Trishaws''', three-wheeled bicycle taxis, haunt the area around the Singapore River and Chinatown. Geared purely for tourists, they should be avoided for serious travel as locals do not use them. There is little room for bargaining: short journeys cost $10–20 and an hour's sightseeing charter about $50 per person. ===By boat=== [[File:Bumboat, Singapore.jpg|thumb|right|Bumboat]] Tourist-oriented '''bumboats''' cruise the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]], offering point-to-point rides starting from $3 and cruises with nice views of the CBD skyscraper skyline starting from $13. Bumboats also shuttle passengers from '''Changi Point Ferry Terminal''' to [[Singapore/East Coast#Do|Pulau Ubin]] ($2.50 one-way), a small island off Singapore's northeast coast which is about as close as Singapore gets to unhurried rural living. Ferries to the southern islands of Kusu Island and St John's Island depart from '''Marina South Pier'''. Sister's Islands and Pulau Hantu are also open to the public, though there are no scheduled ferries there; you will need to charter a boat from Marina South Pier and West Coast Pier respectively. ===By car=== [[File:PIEroadsign-Singapore-20060727.jpg|thumb|Going to Kranji Expressway via the Pan Island Expressway? Turn right for "PIE (KJE)". Visiting the Nanyang Technological University or National Institute of Education? Go straight ahead.|alt=Typical road sign along expressways in Singapore]] Car rental is not a popular option for visitors to Singapore, as public transport covers virtually the entire island and it's generally cheaper to take taxis all day than to rent. You will usually be looking at upwards for $100 per day for the smallest vehicle from the major rental companies, although local ones can be cheaper and there are sometimes good weekend prices available. This does not include petrol at around $2/litre or electronic road pricing (ERP) fees, and you'll usually need to pay extra to drive to [[Malaysia]]. If you plan on touring Malaysia by car, it makes much more sense to head across the border to [[Johor Bahru]], where both rentals and petrol are half price, and you have the option of dropping your car off elsewhere in the country. This also avoids the unwelcome extra attention that Singapore licence plates tend to get from thieves and greedy cops. Foreign licences in English or from other ASEAN member countries are valid in Singapore for up to a year from your date of entry, after which you will have to convert your foreign licence to a Singapore version. Other foreign licences must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official English translation (usually available from your embassy) to be valid. Singaporeans drive on the left (like their Indonesian, Malaysian & Thai neighbours) and the legal driving age is 18. Roads in Singapore are in excellent condition and driving habits are generally good compared to other countries in the region, with most people following the traffic rules due to stringent enforcement, although road courtesy tends to be sorely lacking and occasionally haphazard driving may be encountered. The speed limit is 90&nbsp;km/h (56 mph) on major expressways (with the exception of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) being 80 km/h (50 mph) ) and typically 50&nbsp;km/h (31 mph) on most medium-sized roads. While signs are usually good, expressways are almost universally referred to ''only'' by acronym, so the Pan Island Expressway is "PIE", the East Coast Parkway is "ECP", etc. Parking is tolerably easy to find but very rarely free, with rates varying depending on time, day of week, and location, from around $3/hour at private CBD carparks to $1/hour at public carparks, usually payable with the CashCard. ERP payments require a stored-value CashCard, which is usually arranged by the rental agency, but it's your responsibility to ensure it has enough value. ERP gantries are activated at different times, usually in the expected direction of most cars. As a rule of thumb, gantries found in roads leading to the CBD are activated during the morning rush hour while gantries found in roads exiting the CBD are activated during the evening rush hour. Passing through an active ERP gantry with insufficient value will mean that an alert is sent to your registered address. You will need to pay an administrative fee in addition to the difference between the remaining amount and the actual charge. You have a limited time to settle this, or the penalty becomes harsher. ''All'' passengers must wear seat belts and using a phone while driving is banned. Drink-driving is not tolerated: the maximum blood alcohol content is 0.08%, with roadblocks set up at night to catch offenders, who are heavily fined and possibly jailed. Even if your blood alcohol level does not exceed the legal limit, you can still be charged with drunk driving if the police are convinced that your ability to control the vehicle has been compromised by the presence of alcohol (e.g., if you are involved in a collision). The police conduct periodic roadblocks and speed cameras are omnipresent. Fines will be sent by mail to you or your rental agency, who will then pass on the cost with a surcharge. If stopped for a traffic offence, don't even ''think'' about trying to bribe your way out; corruption is a more serious offence within Singapore. {{infobox|By thumb|[[Hitchhiking]] is virtually unheard of in Singapore, and given the small size of the country and its cheap, ubiquitous public transport, it's hardly necessary.}} ===By bicycle=== Using bicycles as a substitute for public transportation is possible, but challenging. While the city is small and its landscape is flat, it can be difficult to predict how ridable a route will be without scoping it out first. Buses, taxis, and motorists stopping to drop off or pick up passengers rarely check for cyclists before merging back onto the roadway, which makes certain routes especially treacherous. The ubiquitous road works around Singapore can also make cycling more hazardous when temporary road surfaces are not kept safe for biking, portable traffic barriers make it hard for vehicles to see cyclists, and construction teams directing traffic are unsure of how to deal with cyclists on the roadway. Cycling paths are quite common in suburban areas (heartlands) but uncommon in the city centre. They are marked either with a bicycle symbol or with "PCN" (Park Connector Network). The maximum speed limit for bicycles in cycling paths is 25 km/h; however, in several sections the cycling paths merge with pedestrian paths, reducing the max. speed to 10 km/h, which is also the maximum speed for bikes in pedestrian-only paths. It's also common to have pedestrians using cycleways, so in practice it is often needed to reduce speed even at non-shared cycling paths. An up-to-date map of cycling paths and other important bicycle route information such as road crossing points can be found in [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1d-f3wTmqM3jmT7C1LtTzorsRbGw&ll=1.3510262698731852%2C103.95454422053353&z=14 this Google Map]. Bicycle parking lots, like cycleways, can easily be found in suburban areas, such as near MRT stations, public housing states, large shopping malls and town centres, but aren't that common in the city centre. The only cycling path suitable for sports cycling is the [https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/projects/widening-of-tanah-merah-coast-road-and-proposed-new-road-between-tanah-merah-coast-road-and-aviation-park-road.html Tanah Merah Coast Road cycling lane] around Changi Airport. Since the cycling lane is on-road, it is not subject to the 25 km/h speed limit. Small folding bicycles may be taken on the MRT during certain times of the day, but large bicycles are a no-no. Bicycles may cross the causeway to Malaysia (on motorbike lanes), but are not allowed on expressways. Singapore has an app-based bike sharing system operated by private companies, with [https://www.sgbike.com.sg/ '''SG Bike'''] the biggest player. ===By e-scooter=== Known locally as Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), e-scooters are legal in Singapore, but they are '''prohibited on roads''' and scooters with handlebars are also prohibited on pedestrian-only paths. In practice, this means they're only usable in the suburbs and not a practical option for tourists. ===On foot=== Singapore is very pedestrian-friendly. In the main business district and on main roadways, pavements and pedestrian crossings are in good shape and plentiful, and by Asian standards drivers are generally careful and willing to give way at marked crossings. Jaywalking is illegal and punished with fines of $25 and up to three months in jail. This is however not commonly enforced unless doing so in front of law enforcement. An unavoidable downside, though, is the tropical '''heat and humidity''', which leaves many visitors sweaty and exhausted, so do as the locals do and bring along a little towel, a bottle of water and even an umbrella to protect against the searing heat. Also, afternoon thunderstorms are fairly common during the monsoon season. It's best to get an early start, pop into air-conditioned shops, cafes and museums to cool off or take shelter from rain, and plan on heading back to the shopping mall or hotel pool before noon. Alternatively, after sundown, evenings can also be comparatively cool. On the upside, the fact that the sun is often covered in clouds and shaded by trees and greenery along roads means that you won't get as easily [[Sunburn and sun protection|sunburnt]] as otherwise at these latitudes. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wear linen or polyester-made clothing which wick away sweat faster, as cotton-made clothing is usually soaked with high amounts of sweat that were a result from the high heat and humidity. A useful tip to combat the tropical weather is to look out for air-conditioned underground pedestrian crossings. These climate-controlled walkways are plentiful and often between shopping malls and high-rise office buildings. In addition, look out for the pedestrian walkways connecting to underground MRT stations. Some stations can have up to 25 different walkways connecting to different entrances/exits in the area, creating an extensive network of walkways around the downtown core that gives one the impression of a city underneath the city. Classic walks in Singapore include walking [[Singapore/Riverside|down the river]] from the Merlion through the Boat and Clarke Quays, walking around the entire perimeter of Marina Bay, trekking along the [[Southern Ridges Walk]] or just strolling around [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]], [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] or [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]. === By autonomous (driverless) vehicle === In 2016, Singapore became the first country in the world to trial on-demand '''driverless taxis''', allowing passengers to book a ride in a self-driving vehicle through the '''Grab''' ride-hailing app by selecting the "robo-car" fleet icon during booking. However, the current trial is limited to the one-north business district in Singapore, so you'll likely need to make a detour to try this out. A tourist-friendly alternative is the [http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/plan-your-visit/tours-and-trails/outdoor-garden-cruiser-tours.html '''AutoRider'''] at the Gardens by the Bay, Asia's first fully operational self-driving vehicle. Tourists can ride the driverless vehicle between Bayfront Plaza and the Flower Dome to see more of the Gardens. On-board commentary is also provided so passengers can learn more about self-driving vehicle technology and the garden surroundings. Visitors need to collect a timeslot coupon from the AutoRider counter at '''Bayfront Plaza''' before purchasing tickets. Tickets ($5 per individual) are sold on a time-allocated basis. ==See== {{infobox|Otterly cute!|[[File:Otters in Singapore.jpg|thumb|An otter family after a swim]] After the Singapore River and its tributaries were cleaned up in the 1990s, '''smooth-coated otters''' have made their way back to Singapore and into the hearts of its residents. Most active at dawn and dusk, they can most frequently be spotted around the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Kallang River]] (including the Gardens by the Bay) and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, catching fish and squeakily trooping across pathways. Just don't get too close: they have viciously sharp teeth and are protective of their young. [https://www.facebook.com/OtterWatch OtterWatch] on Facebook is a good place to keep up to date on otter sightings.}} Sights in Singapore are covered in more detail under the various districts. Broadly speaking: * ''Beaches and tourist resorts'': Head to one of the three beaches on [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] or its southern islands. Other beaches can be found on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]. * ''Culture and cuisine'': See [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] for Chinese treats, [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] for Indian flavours, [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang Serai]] for a Malay experience or the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] for delicious seafood, including the famous chilli and black pepper crab. * ''History and museums'': The Bras Basah area east of [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] and north of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]] is Singapore's colonial core, with historical buildings and museums. * ''Nature and wildlife'': Popular tourist attractions '''Singapore Zoo''', '''Night Safari''', '''Jurong Bird Park''' and the '''Botanic Gardens''' are all in the [[Singapore/North and West|North and West]]. For something closer to the city, visit the futuristic '''Gardens by the Bay''' in the [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina]] district, behind the Marina Bay Sands. Finding "real" nature is a little harder, but the '''Bukit Timah Nature Reserve''' (in the same district as the zoo) has more plant species than that in the whole of North America, and is also home to a thriving population of wild monkeys. '''Pulau Ubin''', an island off the [[Singapore/East Coast|Changi Village]] in the east, is a flashback to the rural Singapore of yesteryear. City parks full of locals jogging or doing tai chi can be found everywhere. See [[Botanical tourism in Singapore]] for details on where to see trees and plants. * ''Skyscrapers and shopping'': The heaviest shopping mall concentration is in [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]], while skyscrapers are clustered around the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]], but also check out [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] and [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] to see where Singaporeans shop. * ''[[Places of worship in Singapore|Places of worship]]'': Don't miss this aspect of Singapore, where Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism all exist in sizeable numbers. Religious sites can be easily visited and welcome non-followers outside of service times. Particularly worth visiting include: the vast '''Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery''' near [[Singapore/North and West|Ang Mo Kio]]/Bishan, the colourful Hindu '''Sri Mariamman Temple''' in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], the psychedelic '''Burmese Buddhist Temple''' in [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and the stately Masjid Sultan in [[Singapore/Bugis|Arab Street]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Three days in Singapore]] &mdash; A three-day sampler set of food, culture and shopping in Singapore, easily divisible into bite-size chunks. * [[Southern Ridges Walk]] &mdash; An easy scenic 9&nbsp;km stroll through the hills and jungles of southern Singapore. Highlights of the trail include a 36 m high Henderson Waves pedestrian bridge providing a stunning view of the sea beyond the jungle. [[Image:SouthernRidges HendersonWaves.JPG|thumb|Henderson Waves]] ==Do== While you ''can'' find a place to practice nearly any sport in Singapore &mdash; golfing, surfing, scuba diving, even ice skating and snow skiing &mdash; due to the country's small size your options are rather limited and prices are relatively high. For watersports in particular, the busy shipping lanes and sheer population pressure mean that the sea around Singapore is murky, and most locals head up to [[Tioman|Pulau Tioman]], [[Sibu Island]] (Malaysia) or [[Bintan]] (Indonesia) instead. On the upside, there is an abundance of dive shops in Singapore, and they often arrange weekend trips to good dive sites off the East Coast of Malaysia, so they are a good option for accessing some of Malaysia's not-so touristy dive sites. ===Culture=== [[Image:Esplanade theatre.jpg|thumb|Esplanade Theatres by the Bay|315x315px]] On the cultural side of things, Singapore has been trying to shake off its boring, buttoned-down reputation and attract more artists and performances. The star in Singapore's cultural sky is the '''Esplanade''' theatre in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]], a world-class facility for performing arts and a frequent stage for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Pop culture options are rapidly growing and Singapore's home-grown arts scene is undergoing a second renaissance, with local English-language acts like The Sam Willows and Gentle Bones joining local Chinese pop starlets Stefanie Sun and JJ Lin on the scene. Any bands and DJs touring Asia are also pretty much guaranteed to perform in Singapore. Going to the '''movies''' is a popular Singaporean pastime, but look for "M18" (age 18 and above only) or "R21" ratings (age 21 and above only) if you like your movies with fewer cuts. The big four theatre chains are '''[http://www.cathay.com.sg Cathay]''', '''[https://carnivalcinemas.sg/ Carnival Cinemas]''', '''[http://www.gv.com.sg/ Golden Village]''' and '''[http://www.shaw.sg/ Shaw Brothers]'''. For a taste of Singapore through film, Jack Neo's popular comedies showcase the foibles of Singaporean life, while directors like K. Rajagopal, Boo Jun Feng, and Tan Pin Pin are ushering in a new wave of contemporary film art in Singapore. For [[European classical music|classical music]], Singapore is home to the '''[http://www.sso.org.sg/ Singapore Symphony Orchestra]''', which is mainly based in the Esplanade concert hall, though it does hold free concerts in the Singapore Botanic Gardens every year. The '''[http://www.tangquartet.com/ T'ang Quartet]''' is a highly-acclaimed professional string quartet based in Singapore, and regularly puts on performances of chamber music. For traditional Chinese music, there is the '''[http://www.sco.com.sg/ Singapore Chinese Orchestra]'''. As for more contemporary music, Singapore has both attracted international events to expand here, as well as cultivated its own festivals. '''[https://ultrasingapore.com/ Ultra Singapore]''' is the local edition of the renowned Ultra Music Festival since 2016, bringing in internationally renowned electronic music acts. '''Laneway Singapore''' is the local edition of the [https://lanewayfestival.com/ St Jerome's Laneway Festival] running since 2011, though there has been a hiatus in 2019. '''Baybeats''' is a free annual music festival at the Esplanade since 2002, usually spanning over a weekend and focused on indie musicians, mostly from Singapore and nearby Asian countries. The '''[https://www.gardenbeats.com/ Garden Beats Festival]''' is a ticketed event touted as an "electronic picnic festival" in Fort Canning Park, bringing in international acts while promoting eco-friendly ideas as "the first carbon-neutral music festival in Singapore". [[Jazz|Jazz music]] lovers may also be interested in the '''Singapore International Jazz Festival''' (usually abbreviated as '''Sing Jazz'''), which so far has taken place roughly March-April of the year, and has featured jazz headliners alongside jazz-adjacent musicians. In May or June, don't miss the yearly '''[http://www.sifa.sg/ Singapore International Festival of Arts]''' (formerly the '''Singapore Arts Festival'''), featuring a programme of art exhibitions/performances and artist conversations over several weeks. Following up from that, in August you can catch the annual '''[https://www.nightfestival.sg/ Singapore Night Festival]''' all along the Bras Basah.Bugis district, where numerous artistic/musical events - many of them free - take place at night over two weeks (but concentrated on weekends). A recurring headline event is the projection mapping light show, whereby animation is mapped and projected on the facade of the Singapore National Museum, creating a unique display. Advance tickets for almost any cultural event can be purchased from [http://www.sistic.com.sg/ SISTIC], either on-line or from any of their numerous ticketing outlets, including the Singapore Visitor Centre on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Rd]]. ===Gambling=== Singapore has two massive casinos, always referred to with the euphemism "integrated resort", which pull in nearly as much revenue as the entirety of Las Vegas. '''Marina Bay Sands''' at [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] is the larger and swankier of the two, while '''Resorts World Sentosa''' at [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] aims for a more family-friendly experience. While locals (citizens and permanent residents) have to pay $100/day to get in, foreign visitors can enter for free after presenting their passport. Besides the casino, there are other forms of legalised betting which are more accessible to the locals. This includes [[Horse racing|horse racing]], which is run by the '''[http://www.turfclub.com.sg Singapore Turf Club]''' on weekends, as well as football (soccer) betting and several lotteries run by the '''[http://www.singaporepools.com.sg Singapore Pools]'''. '''Mahjong''' is also a popular pastime in Singapore. The version played in Singapore is similar to the Cantonese version, but it also has extra "animal tiles" not present in the original Cantonese version, as well as several scoring differences. However, this remains pretty much a family and friends affair, and there are no (legal) mahjong parlours as the operation of gambling dens is illegal. Gambling in public (e.g. playing poker cards at a park) is illegal and punishable with fine and imprisonment under Singaporean law. ===Golf=== Despite its small size, Singapore has a surprisingly large number of golf courses, but most of the best ones are run by private clubs and open to members and their guests only. The main exceptions are the [http://www.sentosagolf.com/ Sentosa Golf Club], the famously challenging home of the Barclays Singapore Open, and the [http://www.mbgc.com.sg/ Marina Bay Golf Course], the only 18-hole public course. See the [http://www.sga.org.sg/ Singapore Golf Association] for the full list; alternatively, head to the nearby Indonesian islands of [[Batam]] or [[Bintan]] or up north to the Malaysian town of [[Malacca]] for cheaper rounds. === Races === [[Image:1 singapore f1 night race 2012 city skyline.jpg | thumb | 300px | The 2008 F1 races were at night ]] * '''Singapore Grand Prix''' is an on-street [[Formula One]] motor-race held in the streets of Marina Bay in Sept / Oct. * '''[http://www.turfclub.com.sg/ Singapore Turf Club]''' in [[Singapore/North and West|Kranji]] hosts horse races most Fridays, including a number of international cups, and is popular with local gamblers. * '''[http://www.singaporepoloclub.org/ Singapore Polo Club]''' near [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] is also open to the public on competition days. ===Spas=== Singapore has experienced a 'spa boom', and there is now plenty of choice for everything from holistic Ayurveda to green tea hydrotherapy. However, prices aren't as rock-bottom as in neighbours Indonesia and Thailand, and you'll generally be looking at upwards of $50 even for a plain one-hour massage. Premium spas can be found in most 5 star hotels and on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]]'s Spa Botanica also has a good reputation. There are also numerous shops offering traditional Chinese massage, which are mostly legitimate, although some sketchier "health centres" do remain. Traditional Asian-style public baths are non-existent. When looking for beauty salons on Orchard Road, try out the ones on the fourth floor of Lucky Plaza. They offer most salon services like manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and hair services. A favourite of flight crews and repeat tourists due to the lower costs as compared to the sky high prices of other salons along the shopping belt. Shop around for prices, some of the better looking ones actually charge less. ===Swimming=== Forget your tiny hotel pool if you are into competitive or recreational swimming: Singapore is paradise for swimmers with arguably the highest density of public pools in the world. They are all open-air 50&nbsp;m pools (some facilities even feature up to three 50&nbsp;m pools), accessible for an entrance fee of $1–1.50. Some of the visitors don't swim at all. They just come from nearby housing complexes for a few hours to chill out, read and relax in the sun. Most are open daily 8AM-9PM and all feature a small cafe. Just imagine swimming your lanes in the tropical night with lit up palm trees surrounding the pool. The Singapore Sports Council maintains [http://www.myactivesg.com/facilities/swimming-pools a list of pools], most of which are part of a larger sports complex with gym, tennis courts etc., and are near the MRT station they're named after. Perhaps the best is in Katong (111 Wilkinson Road, on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]): after the swim, stroll through the villa neighbourhood directly in front of the pool entrance and have at look at the luxurious, original architecture of the houses that really rich Singaporeans live in. If you get bored with regular swimming pools, head to the '''Jurong East Swimming Complex''' where you get the wave pool, water slides and Jacuzzi at an insanely affordable entrance fee of $1.50 on weekdays and $2 on weekends. For those who feel richer, visit the '''[http://www.wildwildwet.com Wild Wild Wet]''' water theme park or the '''[[Singapore/Sentosa#Resorts World Sentosa|Adventure Cove Waterpark]]''' and get yourself wet with various exciting water slides and tidal wave pools. For those who don't like pools, head out to the beaches. The '''[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast Park]]''' has a scenic coastline that stretches over 15&nbsp;km. It's a popular getaway spot for Singaporeans to swim, cycle, barbeque and engage in various other sports and recreational activities. '''[[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa island]]''' also has three white, sandy beaches - Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach - each with its own distinct characteristics, and also very popular with locals. ===Water sports=== Canoeing and dragon-boating are popular water-sports in Singapore, and there are many beautiful reservoirs and rivers where one can partake in such physical activity. Check out the MacRitchie Reservoir, Kallang River and Marina Bay for reasonably priced options. Besides these more regular water sports, Singapore also offers water sports fans trendy activities such as cable-Skiing and wave surfing in specially created environments. ===Snow sports=== Being just one degree north of the equator, it is obviously not the best place on earth for skiing, but sunny Singapore still has a permanent indoor snow centre. '''[https://www.snowcity.com.sg/ Snow City]''' offers visitors a chance to experience winter. Visitors can escape from the hot and humid tropical weather to play in snow or even learn to ski and snowboard with certified professional instructors. There are also a couple of options for ice skating in Singapore: '''Kallang Ice World''' at [https://leisurepark.com.sg/ Leisure Park Kallang] and '''[https://www.therink.sg/ The Rink]''' at JCube. There used to be another skating rink in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, but that has since been repurposed. ==Buy== ===Money === {{exchange rates | currency=Singapore dollars | currencyCode=S$ | date=January 2022 | CNY=0.21 | EUR=1.55 | GBP=1.85 | INR=1.80 | MYR=0.33 | USD=1.35 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/sgd-singapore-dollar XE.com] }} The Singaporean currency is the '''Singapore dollar''', denoted by the symbol '''S$''' or '''$''' (ISO code: '''SGD''' ). It is divided into 100 cents, denoted '''¢'''. There are coins of 5¢ (bronze or gold), 10¢ (silver), 20¢ (silver), 50¢ (silver) and $1 (2nd series: gold; 3rd series: silver with gold rim). Notes are in denominations of $2 (purple), $5 (green), $10 (red), $50 (blue), $100 (orange), $1,000 (purple) and $10,000 (gold). The latter two denominations are extremely rare and will be useless outside of luxury boutiques, the casino, and department stores - travellers would be wise to avoid them. You can safely assume that the "$" sign used in the island-nation (and in this guide) refers to Singapore dollars unless it includes other initials (e.g., US$ to stand for U.S. dollars). The [[Brunei]] dollar is pegged at par with the Singapore dollar and the two currencies can be used interchangeably in both countries, so don't be too surprised if you get a Brunei note as change. Along with its Brunei counterpart, the Singaporean $10,000 banknote has the largest intrinsic value of any banknote in current circulation (valued at US$7,400 in 2022), but to reduce money laundering it has not been printed since 2014. '''Currency exchange''' booths can be found in every shopping mall and usually offer better rates, better opening hours, and much faster service than banks. The huge 24-hour operation at Mustafa in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] accepts almost any currency at very good rates, as do the fiercely competitive small shops at or surrounding the aptly named Change Alley (next to Raffles Place MRT), Lucky Plaza (along the Orchard Road shopping belt) or at People's Park Complex (at the heart of Chinatown). For large amounts, ask for a quote, as it will often get you a better rate than displayed on the board. Rates at the airport are not as good as in the city, and while many department stores accept major foreign currencies, their rates are often terrible. === Goods and Services Tax (GST) === Most retailers and service providers in Singapore are required to levy a 7% GST. Sellers are generally required to include this in the published price except for hotel and restaurant (sit-down dining) prices (see ''Tipping'' and ''Sleep'' sections). ===Payments=== Singapore has adopted cashless payments in a big way and it's entirely possible to never even see paper money for days on end. The one major exception are hawker centres and food courts, which are typically '''cash only'''. '''Credit cards''' are widely accepted at stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. Chip-and-signature is standard (you are unlikely to be asked for a PIN) and contactless terminals are ubiquitous, just ask for "PayWave". The most widely accepted credit cards in Singapore are Visa and MasterCard, and many shops also accept American Express. Discover, JCB and China UnionPay cards are also accepted in some shops that primarily cater to tourists. Although credit card surcharges are not usually allowed in Singapore, many small merchants often disregard this rule and might either impose a minimum transaction amount for cards or offer discounts over the listed price if you pay in cash. Singapore is one of the largest financial centres in the region, so there are numerous banks to choose from. The main local banks are [http://www.dbs.com DBS], [http://www.uob.com.sg UOB] and [http://www.ocbc.com OCBC], whose '''ATMs''' can be found in every shopping mall or MRT station, and all of which let you withdraw money via the Plus/Cirrus networks. Partly due to strong banking secrecy laws and the fact that interest paid on bank deposits is not taxable in Singapore, Singaporean banks are increasingly seen as an alternative to [[Switzerland|Swiss]] banks for the world's richest people to stash their assets. However, for foreigners, opening a bank account in Singapore is ''not possible'' unless you have a long-term residence pass (work, student, etc). There is a confusing plethora of '''mobile payments''' applications. Most are available only to local bank account holders of Singapore, with [https://www.abs.org.sg/consumer-banking/pay-now PayNow] peer-to-peer and business payments particularly popular, but regional providers GrabPay, FavePay and Chinese players (Alipay, WeChat Pay) are also common. EZ-Link transport cards and NETS Prepaid cards are accepted for payment in some convenience stores and fast food chains. Travellers cheques are generally ''not'' accepted by retailers, but can be cashed at certain limited number of exchange booths or banks. ===Tipping=== Tipping is generally ''not'' practised in Singapore. However, it is common for restaurants to levy a 10% service charge before GST, the local Goods and Services Tax. Restaurants often display prices like $19.99++, which means that service charge (10%) and sales tax (7%) are not included and will be added to your bill. When you see NETT, it means it includes all taxes and service charges. Bellhops and hotel porters still expect $2 or so per bag. Tipping is not expected in taxis, who usually return your change to the last 5 cents, or round the fare down by that amount in your favour, if they can't be bothered to dig for change; congestion or Electronic Road Pricing charges are often already included in the final fare. All taxis must advertise a hotline to call if the customer feels dissatisfied. Tipping is prohibited at the airport. Do ''not'' under any circumstances offer a tip to any government employee, especially police officers, as this is regarded as bribery, and would most likely get you arrested and pressed with criminal charges relating to corruption. ===Costs=== Singapore is expensive by Southeast Asian standards, but affordable compared with OECD countries: $50 is a perfectly serviceable daily backpacker budget if you are willing to cut some corners, though you would probably wish to double that for comfort. Food in particular is a steal, with excellent hawker food available for under $5 per meal for a generous serving. Accommodation is a little pricier, but a bed in a hostel can cost less than $30 and a cheap hotel room can go for under $100, while branded business hotels would be in the $200-400 range. At the top end of the market you're probably looking at over $500 a night, with places like Raffles and Capella often pushing $1000. As rough rules of thumb, prices in Singapore are about twice as high as in Malaysia and Thailand and 3-5 times as high as in Indonesia and the Philippines. ===Shopping=== {{infobox|Cheated?|Ripped off by a shop? Call the Singapore Tourism Board's free hotline at 1800 736 2000. The Small Claims Tribunal at 1 Havelock Sq also has a special expedited process for tourists that can solve simple cases within 24 hours.}} [[Image:Interior of Sim Lim Square, Singapore - 20070127-03.jpg|thumb|Sim Lim Square, Singapore's computing and electronics mecca]] Shopping is second only to eating as a national pastime, which means that Singapore has an '''abundance''' of shopping malls, and low taxes and tariffs on imports coupled with huge volume mean that prices are usually very competitive. While you won't find any bazaars with dirt-cheap local handicrafts (in fact, virtually everything sold in Singapore is made elsewhere), goods are generally of reasonably good quality and shopkeepers are generally quite honest due to strong consumer protection laws. Most stores are open daily 10AM-10PM, although smaller operations (particularly those outside shopping malls) close earlier &mdash; 7PM is common &mdash; and perhaps on Sundays as well. Mustafa in [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Little India]] is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Many stores along the shopping belt of Orchard Road and Scotts Road now offer late night shopping on the last Friday of every month with over 250 retailers staying open until midnight. * '''Antiques''': The second floor of the Tanglin Shopping Centre on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] and the shops on South Bridge Rd in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] are good options if looking for the real thing (or high-quality reproductions). * '''Books''': Kinokuniya's main branch at Ngee Ann City in [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]] is Singapore's largest bookstore, with smaller branches at Bugis Junction (a shopping complex directly above Bugis MRT station) and JEM (a shopping complex near Jurong East MRT station). Many second-hand book stores are in Far East Plaza and Bras Basah Complex, where you may attempt to bargain if you are buying a lot. For university textbooks, the bookshops at the National University of Singapore have the best prices on the island, up to 80% off compared to prices in the West. * '''Cameras''': Peninsula Plaza near [[Singapore/Riverside|City Hall]] has Singapore's widest selection of camera shops. However, there are no great bargains to be had, and many camera stores in Singapore (particularly those in Lucky Plaza and Sim Lim Square) have a reputation for fleecing even the most careful tourists. The best way is to know ''exactly'' what you are looking for and then when you arrive, drop by the shops at the airport's transit area and take a look at the price and check with them whether they have any promotions. Then go to the downtown shops and compare prices/packages to see which shop will give you value for money. To be safe, ''always'' check prices and packages for everything you're interested in at large retailers like Courts, Harvey Norman and Best Denki first. Be very careful when shop staff attempt to promote brands or models other than the one you have in mind; a few stores at Sim Lim Square, Lucky Plaza, and elsewhere are known to use this tactic and sell products at two to four times their actual list prices. Also watch for the bait-and-switches. Inspect the model number and condition of the item, then do not let it out of your sight when you pay. (In Lucky Plaza, the most common scam is doubling the charge without your agreement.) * '''Clothes, high-street''': The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands as well as Ion Orchard, Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya) and Paragon on [[Singapore/Orchard#Buy|Orchard]] have the heaviest concentration of branded boutiques. * '''Clothes, tailored''': Virtually all hotels have a tailor shop attached, and touting tailors are a bit of a nuisance in Chinatown. As elsewhere, you'll get what you pay for and will get poor quality if you don't have the time for multiple fittings or the skill to check what you're getting. Prices vary widely: a local shop using cheap fabrics can do a shirt for $40, while Lee Kuan Yew's favourite tailors [http://www.cyccustomshop.com CYC the Custom Shop] at the Raffles Hotel, will charge at least $120. * '''Clothes, youth''': Most of [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] is dedicated to the young, hip and cost-conscious. Bugis St (opposite Bugis MRT) is the most popular in the Bugis area, consisting of 3 levels of shops. Some spots of [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], notably Far East Plaza (not to be confused with Far East Shopping Centre) and the top floor of the Heeren, also target the same market but prices are generally higher. * '''Computers''': [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Sim Lim Square]] (near Little India) is great for the hardcore geek who really knows what he's after - parts price lists are available on HardwareZone.com and are given out in Sim Lim itself, making price comparison easy. Lesser mortals (namely, who have failed to do their price-checking homework) stand a risk of getting ripped off when purchasing, but this is generally not a problem with the price lists offered by most shops. Some Singaporeans purchase their electronic gadgets during the quarterly "IT shows" usually held at Suntec City Convention Centre or at the Expo, at which prices on gadgets are sometimes slashed (but often only to Sim Lim levels). Another possibility is to shop at [[Singapore/Riverside#Buy|Funan IT Mall]], the stores of which may be more honest on average (according to some). Do not be attracted by side gifts/sweeteners of thumbdrives, mice and so on; these only tend to hide inflated prices. * '''Consumer electronics''': Singapore used to be known for good prices, but nowadays electronics here are generally more expensive than from US and international online vendors. Funan IT Mall ([[Singapore/Riverside#Buy|Riverside]]) and Mustafa ([[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Little India]]) are good choices. ''Avoid'' the tourist-oriented shops on Orchard Road, particularly the notorious Lucky Plaza, or risk getting ripped off. Also take great care to '''be wary of shops on the 1st and 2nd levels of [[Singapore/Little India#Buy|Sim Lim Square]]''', some of which tend to rip off tourists and locals alike by overcharging by 100% or more, adding on ludicrous charges beyond what was agreed on, swapping items for used ones, leaving out cases and batteries, and a host of other practices that should be (or are) criminal. Please do your research before buying electronics from ''any'' store in Singapore; online research and multi-shop price comparison (and bargaining, occasionally) are essential. Mustafa has fixed, fair prices and is a good option, and so are Challenger and other large fixed-price retailers. For any purchases, remember that Singapore uses 230 V voltage at 50 Hz with a British-style, three-pin plug. * '''Electronic components''': For do-it-yourself people and engineers, a wide variety of electronic components and associated tools can be found at Sim Lim Tower (opposite Sim Lim Square), near [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]. You can find most common electronic components (such as breadboards, transistors, various ICs, etc.) and bargain prices for larger quantities as well. * '''Ethnic knick-knacks''': [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] has Singapore's heaviest concentration of glow-in-the-dark Merlion soap dispensers and ethnic souvenirs, mostly but not entirely Chinese and nearly all imported from somewhere else. For Malay and Indian stuff, the best places to shop are [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang Serai]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] respectively. * '''Fabrics''': [[Singapore/Bugis|Arab Street]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] have a good selection of imported and local fabrics like ''batik''. [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] does sell rather reasonable and cheap fabrics, bargaining is allowed so do know your stuff on what fabric to buy. Fabrics in Singapore may not be as cheap as overseas, for most fabrics are imported to Singapore. * '''Fakes''': Unlike most Southeast Asian countries, pirated goods are not openly on sale and importing them to the city-state carries heavy fines due to its strong stance on intellectual property (IP) protection. Fake goods are nevertheless not difficult to find in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] or [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]]. * '''Food''': Local supermarkets Cold Storage, Prime Mart, Shop 'n' Save and NTUC Fairprice are ubiquitous, but for specialities, Jason's Marketplace in the basement of Raffles City and Tanglin Market Place at Tanglin Mall (both on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) are some of Singapore's best-stocked gourmet supermarkets, with a vast array of imported products. Takashimaya's basement (Orchard) has lots of small quirky shops and makes for a more interesting browse. For a more Singaporean (and much cheaper) shopping experience, seek out any neighbourhood wet market, like [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]'s Tekka Market. For eating out, most shopping centres offer a range of small snack stands and eateries in their basements, as well as a food court or two. * '''Games''': Video and PC games are widely available in Singapore, but prices may not be cheaper than in the West. Games sold for the local market are generally in English, though some games imported from Hong Kong or Taiwan will be in Chinese. Singapore's region code is NTSC-J (together with Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc.), which means that games sold may not be compatible with consoles in mainland China, North America, Europe or Australia. During the four times in a year IT Shows, PC, Xbox, Wii, PlayStation games prices may drop at such IT shows, if not the games will be bundled with others (example: buy 2 at $49.90). Search for reputable shops online and avoid Sim Lim Square's first two floors, as always. * '''Hi-fi stereos''': The Adelphi ([[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside]]) has Singapore's best selection of audiophile shops. * '''Marine sports''': Many of the shophouses opposite The Concourse on Beach Rd in [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]] sell fishing and scuba diving gear. * '''Mobile phones''': Very competitively priced in Singapore due to high consumer volume, available throughout the country both used and new. Phones are never SIM locked, so they can be used anywhere, and many shops will allow you to "trade in" an older phone to offset the cost of a new one. Do not purchase phones at Lucky Plaza, because there's a significant risk you'll be almost literally robbed, if tourist reports are anything to go by. [[Image:Peranakan TeaSet.JPG|thumb|Pretty in pink - Peranakan tea set with dragon-phoenix motif]] * '''Peranakan goods''': The ''Peranakan'', or Malay-Chinese, may be fading but their colourful clothing and artwork, especially the distinctive pastel-coloured ceramics, are still widely available. Antiques are expensive, but modern replicas are quite affordable. The largest selection and best prices can be found in [[Singapore/East Coast|Katong]] on the East Coast. * '''Sporting goods''': Queensway Shopping Centre, off Alexandra Rd and rather off the beaten track (take a taxi), seems to consist of nothing but sporting goods shops. You can also find foreigner-sized sporty clothing and shoes here. Do bargain! Expect to get 40-50% off the price from the shops in Orchard for the same items, as the items here are parallel-imported. Velocity in [[Singapore/Balestier|Novena]] is also devoted to sports goods, but is rather more upmarket. Martial arts equipment is surprisingly hard to find, although most of the clothing shops around Pagoda Street in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] sell basic silk taiji/wushu uniforms. If you plan to buy weapons such as swords, you have to apply for a permit from the police (around $10) to get your weaponry out of the country. * '''Tea''': [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]]'s Yue Hwa (2nd floor) is unbeatable for both price and variety, but Time for Tea in Lucky Plaza ([[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) is also a good option. English tea is also widely available around Orchard Road. For those who are looking for high-end luxury tea blends, local brand [http://www.twgtea.com/ TWG] has branches throughout the island to cater to this market. * '''Watches''': High-end watches are very competitively priced. Ngee Ann City ([[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]) has dedicated stores from the likes of Piaget and Cartier, while Millenia Walk ([[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]]) features the Cortina Watch Espace retailing 30 brands from Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe, as well as several other standalone shops. For purchases of over $100 per day per participating shop, you may be able to get a refund of your 7% GST if departing by air, but the process is a bit of a bureaucratic hassle. At the shop you need to ask for a tax refund cheque. Before checking in at the airport, present this cheque together with the items purchased and your passport at the GST customs counter. Get the receipt stamped there. Then proceed with check-in and go through security. After clearing departure immigration, bring the stamped cheque to the refund counter to cash it in or get the GST back on your credit card. See [https://www.customs.gov.sg/individuals/going-through-customs/departure/tourist-refund-scheme Singapore Customs] for the full scoop. ''No'' GST refund is available if you depart by land or sea. During the annual '''[https://gss.sra.org.sg/ Great Singapore Sale]''' ('''GSS'''), which is usually scheduled from late June to July, many shops reduce prices 50-80% or more. This means that locals go crazy as most of them save up for a whole year just for the sale, and so almost all shopping centres, especially those in the vicinity of Orchard Road, become very crowded on weekends. If you prefer not to shop in crowded malls, it is advisable to take advantage of the sales on weekdays when most locals are at work. === Souvenirs === Even with her young age, Singapore has a wide range of souvenirs available for tourists due to the rich multi-cultural history. While you can find Merlion Keychains, Chocolates, T-shirts & Postcards around [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] & [[Little India, Singapore|Little India]], there are plenty of unique souvenirs that are homegrown labels & represent Singapore. Fashion label [http://www.charleskeith.com/sg/ '''Charles & Keith'''] (started out as Shoe Heaven), has got you covered if you're looking for a pair of perfect shoes & has evolved into handbags & accessories. Grab the mini Singapore sling cocktail set at [http://singaporesling.com.sg/sling-products/ '''Raffles Hotel'''] and [http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-experience/attractions-and-services/wines-and-spirits-duplex-store.html '''Changi Airport'''] for the true heritage flavour. With their luxurious gold plating technology, [http://www.risis.com/ '''RISIS'''] provides beautiful gifts like gold-plated Orchids and brooches. One of the popular snack souvenirs - Bak Kwa from [http://www.beechenghiang.com.sg/ '''Bee Cheng Hiang'''] (Smoked Barbecue Pork) is a well-loved snack by Chinese tourists, though most locals prefer the version from [http://www.limcheeguan.com.sg/ '''Lim Chee Guan'''], which has extremely long queues lasting several hours over the Chinese New Year period. [[w:Coconut_jam|Kaya]] is a savoury coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, usually spread on toast where locals consume for their breakfast. Depending on the brand, it can taste rich & sweet to having a light pandan flavour. [http://yakun.com/ Ya Kun Kaya] is readily available in their nationwide outlets and [[Singapore Changi Airport|Changi Airport]]. A must-get, Chilli crab & Laksa sauce kits from [http://www.primataste.com.sg/ '''Prima Taste'''] are also saliva-inducing souvenirs available to purchase at supermarkets. These are Halal. Bak Kut Teh (literally translated as Meat Bone Tea) Spices are also a fine choice to bring back a taste of Singapore, and one can choose from ranges like '''A1 Bak Kut Teh''' to celebrity-favourite [http://yahuabakkutteh.com/ '''Outram Park Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh''']. Speaking about Tea, Singapore also has her own luxury tea collection from [https://www.twgtea.com/ '''TWG'''] which offers an impressive selection of over&nbsp;800 teas, specially harvested&nbsp;from all around the world. Local Designers like [https://supermamastore.com/ '''SUPERMAMA'''] have also came up with Singaporean omiyage (contemporary giftware) ranging from porcelain tableware to quirky socks. Most of these souvenirs can be found in their own store outlets, Changi Airport or Singapore Souvenir curator - [https://www.sgstyle.sg '''SG Style'''], who does same-day delivery to your hotel. Independent bookstore [https://www.booksactuallyshop.com/ '''Booksactually'''] in Tiong Bahru has an in-house publishing arm Math Paper Press that publishes works by local authors. [https://cat-socrates.myshopify.com/ '''Cat Socrates'''] is another quirky bookstore that sells Singaporean literature as well as postcards, stationery and trinkets with Singaporean motifs made by local artists. ==Eat== <!-- Please add places to eat to the district pages, not here --> {{main|Cuisine of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei}} {{eatpricerange|Under $10|$10-30|Over $30}} Singapore is a melting pot of cuisines from around the world, and many Singaporeans are obsessive gourmands who love to ''makan'' ("eat" in Malay). You will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, French, American and other food in this city-state. Eating habits run the gamut, but most foods are eaten by '''fork and spoon''': push and cut with the fork in the left hand, and eat with the spoon in the right. Noodles and Chinese dishes typically come with chopsticks, while Malay and Indian food can be eaten by hand, but nobody will blink an eye if you ask for a fork and spoon instead. If eating by hand, always use your right hand to pick your food, as Malays and Indians traditionally use their left hand to handle dirty things. Take note of the usual [[Chinese cuisine#Etiquette|traditional Chinese etiquette]] when using chopsticks, and most importantly, ''do not'' stick your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice. If eating in a group, serving dishes are always shared, but you'll get your own bowl of rice and soup. It's common to use your own chopsticks to pick up food from communal plates, but serving spoons can be provided on request. When eating at Western restaurants, traditional [[Europe]]an dining etiquette generally applies. Keep an eye out for the '''[http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/ Singapore Food Festival]''', held every year in July. ===Local delicacies=== Singapore is justly famous for its food, a unique mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western elements. The following is only a brief sampler of the most popular dishes. <gallery widths="180px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> File:Chilli crab-02.jpg|A plate of chilli crab File:Food KatongLaksa.JPG|Laksa, with chilli paste and chopped laksa leaf in a spoon File:LauPaSat Satay.JPG|Satay with peanut sauce, onions and cucumber File:Durian Ice Cream Burger.JPG|An "ice cream burger", durian ice cream wrapped in bread </gallery> ====Peranakan/Nonya cuisine==== {{infobox|Culinary borrowings|Many regional terms and the odd euphemism tend to crop up in notionally English menus. A few of the more common ones: ; ''assam'' : tamarind (Malay) ; ''bee hoon'' : thin rice noodles (Hokkien 米粉) ; ''garoupa'' : grouper, a type of fish (Portuguese) ; ''gonggong'' : a type of conch (Chinese) ; ''hor fun'' : very wide, flat rice noodles (Cantonese 河粉) ; ''kangkung'' : water spinach, an aquatic vegetable (Malay) ; ''kway teow'' : flat rice noodles (Hokkien/Teochew 粿条) ; ''lengkuas'' : blue ginger (Malay) ; ''mee'' : thick egg noodles (Hokkien/Teochew 面) ; ''see hum'': blood cockles (Hokkien 血蚶) ; ''serai'' : lemon grass (Malay) ; ''sotong'' : squid/cuttlefish (Malay) ; ''spare parts'' : animal internal organs, such as liver, heart, gizzard ; ''tang hoon'' : thin, transparent starch noodles (Hokkien 冬粉)}} The most identifiable cuisine in the region is '''Peranakan''' or '''Nonya''' cuisine, born from the mixed Malay and Chinese communities of what were once the British colonies of the Straits Settlements (modern-day Singapore, [[Penang]] and [[Malacca]]). * '''Chilli crab''' is a whole crab ladled with oodles of sticky, tangy chilli sauce. It's spicy at first, but the more you eat, the better it gets. Notoriously difficult to eat, so don't wear a white shirt: just dig in with your hands and ignore the mess. The seafood restaurants of the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] are famous for this. For a less messy but equally tasty alternative, ask for '''black pepper crab'''. * '''Kaya''' is a jam-like spread made from egg and coconut, an odd-sounding but tasty combination. Served on toast for breakfast, canonically accompanied by runny eggs and strong, sweet coffee (''kopi''). Exists in two distinctive styles; the greenish Nonya version, coloured with pandan leaf, and the brownish Hainanese version. * '''Laksa''', in particular the '''Katong laksa''' or '''laksa lemak''' style, is probably the best-known Singaporean dish: white noodles in a creamy, immensely rich coconut-based curry broth, topped with cockles or shrimp. The common style found in hawker centres is very spicy, although you can ask for less/no chilli to dial down the heat. The Katong style is much less spicy and is generally found only in Katong itself (see the '''[[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]] page'''). Despite sharing the same name, the dish bears almost no resemblance to the varieties found in neighbouring Malaysia. * '''Mee siam''' is rice flour noodles served in a sweet-sour soup (made from tamarind, dried shrimp and fermented beans), bean curd cubes, and hard boiled eggs. Though the Chinese, Malays and Indians all have their own versions, it is the Peranakan version that is most popular with Singaporeans. You will largely find this at Malay stalls. * '''Rojak''' means a mixture of everything in Malay, and there are two very different types. '''Chinese rojak''' is a salad of pineapple, white turnip, cucumber, ''tau pok'' (fried bean curd) with thin tiny slices of ''bunga kantan'' (torch ginger flower buds), tossed in shrimp paste sauce and sugar, then sprinkled with crushed peanuts. '''Indian rojak''' consists of mainly fried fritters made from flour and various pulses with cucumber and tofu, with sweet & spicy sauces. * '''Ice cream''' is just as it is in Western countries. However, in Singapore, there are various local flavours such as durian and red bean which are not available outside the region and are certainly worth a try. To impress the locals, try asking for ice cream in ''roti'' (bread). Besides these dishes, the Peranakans are also known for their ''kueh'' or snacks, which are somewhat different from the Malay versions due to stronger Chinese influences. ====Malay cuisine==== [[Image:MadamKwan NasiLemak.jpg|thumb|''Nasi lemak'' with ''sambal ikan bilis'' (curried dry anchovies), cucumber, chicken curry and an egg]] The Malays were Singapore's original inhabitants and despite now being outnumbered by the Chinese, their distinctive cuisine is popular to this day. Characterised by heavy use of spices, most Malay dishes are curries, stews or dips of one kind or another and '''nasi padang''' restaurants, offering a wide variety of these to ladle onto your rice, are very popular. * '''Mee rebus''' is a dish of egg noodles with spicy, slightly sweet gravy, a slice of hard boiled egg and lime. * '''Mee soto''' is Malay-style chicken soup, with a clear broth, shredded chicken breast and egg noodles. * '''Nasi lemak''' is the definitive Malay breakfast, consisting at its simplest of rice cooked in light coconut milk, some ''ikan bilis'' (anchovies), peanuts, a slice of cucumber and a dab of chilli on the side. A larger ''ikan kuning'' (fried fish) or chicken wing are common accompaniments. More often than not, also combined with a variety of curries and/or ''sambal'' * '''Otah/Otak''' is a type of fish cake made of minced fish (usually mackerel), coconut milk, chilli and various other spices, and grilled in a banana or coconut leaf, usually served to accompany other dishes like nasi lemak. * '''Rendang''', originally from Indonesia and occasionally dubbed "dry curry", is meat stewed for hours on end in a spicy (but rarely fiery) coconut-based curry paste until almost all water is absorbed. Beef ''rendang'' is the most common, although chicken and mutton are spotted sometimes. * '''Sambal''', originally from Javanese cuisine, is the generic term for chilli sauces of many kinds. '''Sambal belacan''' is a common condiment made by mixing chilli with the shrimp paste ''belacan'', while the popular dish '''sambal sotong''' consists of squid (''sotong'') cooked in red chilli sauce. *'''Sambal stingray''', also known as Spicy Banana Leaf Stingray and by the Malay name Ikan bakar (barbecued fish), is a Malaysian/Singaporean seafood dish. Prepared by barbecuing stingray, it is served with sambal paste atop. Sambal stingray can be easily purchased at hawker centres in both Malaysia and Singapore.The sambal paste served with the stingray is made up of spices (sometimes including belachan), Indian walnuts, and shallots. Other ingredients may include garlic, sugar, Chinese parsley, or raw peanuts. The paste is then spread on top of stingray fins,preferably fresh ones. * '''Satay''', originally from Javanese cuisine, are barbecued skewers of meat, typically chicken, mutton or beef. What separates satay from your ordinary kebab are the spices used to season the meat and the slightly spicy peanut-based dipping sauce. The ''Satay Club'' at [[Singapore/Riverside|Lau Pa Sat]] near Raffles Place is one popular location for this delicacy. Malay desserts, especially the sweet pastries and jellies (''kuih'' or ''kueh'') made largely from coconut and palm sugar (''gula melaka''), bear a distinct resemblance to those of [[Thailand]]. But in the sweltering tropical heat, try one of many concoctions made with ice instead: * '''Bubur cha-cha''' consists of cubed yam, sweet potato and sago added into coconut milk soup. This can be served warm or cold. * '''Chendol''' is made with green pea noodles, kidney beans, palm sugar and coconut milk. * '''Durian''' is not exactly a dish, but a local fruit with a distinctive odor you can smell a mile away and a sharp thorny husk. Both smell and taste defy description, but eating garlic ice cream next to an open sewer comes to mind. If you are game enough you should try it, but be warned beforehand &mdash; you will either love it or hate it. The rich creamy yellow flesh is often sold in places like Geylang and Bugis and elsewhere conveniently in pre-packaged packs, for anywhere from $1 for a small fruit all the way up to $18/kg depending on the season and type of durian. This 'king of fruits' is also made into ice cream, cakes, sweets, puddings and other decadent desserts. You're not allowed to carry durians on the MRT and buses and they're banned from many hotels. * '''Ice kachang''' literally means "ice bean" in Malay, a good clue to the two major ingredients: shaved ice and sweet red beans. However, more often than not you'll also get ''gula melaka'' (palm sugar), grass jelly, sweet corn, attap palm seeds and anything else on hand thrown in, and the whole thing is then drizzled with canned evaporated milk or coconut cream and coloured syrups. The end result tastes very interesting &mdash; and refreshing. * '''Kuih''' (or '''kueh''') refer to a plethora of steamed or baked "cakes", mostly made with coconut milk, grated coconut flesh, glutinous rice or tapioca. They are often very colourful and cut into fanciful shapes, but despite their wildly varying appearance tend to taste rather similar. * '''Pisang goreng''' is a batter-dipped and deep-fried banana. ====Chinese cuisine==== <gallery widths="180px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> File:Bak Kut Teh, Singapore.JPG|''Bak kut teh'' with rice and ''you tiao'' fritters File:Chatterbox ChickenRice.JPG|Hainanese chicken rice File:Newton HokkienMee.JPG|Fried Hokkien ''mee'' File:Food PorkRibPrawnMee.JPG|Prawn ''mee'' and pork rib soup </gallery> Chinese food as eaten in Singapore commonly originates from southern [[China]], particularly [[Fujian]], [[Guangdong]] and [[Hainan]]. While "authentic" fare is certainly available, especially in fancier restaurants, the daily fare served in hawker centres has absorbed a number of tropical touches, most notably the fairly heavy use of '''chilli''' and the Malay fermented shrimp paste '''belacan''' as condiments. Noodles can also be served not just in soup (湯 ''tang''), but also "dry" (干 ''gan''), meaning that your noodles will be served tossed with chilli and spices in one bowl, and the soup will come in a separate bowl. * '''Bak chor mee''' (肉脞面) is essentially noodles with minced pork, tossed in a chilli-based sauce with lard, ''ikan bilis'' (fried anchovies), vegetables and mushrooms. Black vinegar may also be added. * '''Bak kut teh''' (肉骨茶), lit. "pork bone tea", is a simple-sounding soup of pork ribs simmered for hours in broth until they're ready to fall off the bone. Singaporeans prefer the light and peppery Teochew style ("white"), but a few shops offer the original dark and aromatic Fujian kind ("black"). ''Bak kut teh'' is typically eaten with white rice, ''mui choy'' (pickled vegetables) and a pot of strong Chinese tea, hence the name &mdash; the broth itself doesn't contain any tea. To impress the locals, order some ''you tiao'' fritters from a nearby stall and cut them up into bite-sized chunks to dip into your soup. * '''Char kway teow''' (炒粿条) is the quintessential Singapore-style fried noodle dish, consisting of several types of noodles in thick brown sauce with strips of fishcake, Chinese sausage, a token veggie or two and either cockles and shrimp. It's cheap ($2–3/serve), filling and has nothing to do with the dish known as "Singapore fried noodles" elsewhere. (And which actually doesn't exist in Singapore.) It is fried with a type of caramelised soy sauce, thus making it somewhat sweeter than the Penang version. * '''Chee cheong fun''' (豬腸粉) is a favourite breakfast consisting of lasagna-type rice noodles rolled up and various types of fried meats including fishballs and fried tofu. The dish is usually topped with a generous amount of sauce. * '''Chwee kway''' (水粿) is a breakfast dish consisting of rice cakes topped with ''chai po'' (salted fermented turnips), usually served with some chilli sauce. * '''Fishball noodles''' (魚丸面) come in many forms, but the noodle variety most often seen is ''mee pok'', which are flat egg noodles. The noodles are tossed in chilli sauce and accompanied by a side bowl of fishballs in soup. * '''Hainanese chicken rice''' (海南鸡饭) is steamed ("white") or roasted ("red") chicken flavoured with soy sauce and sesame oil served on a bed of fragrant rice that has been cooked in chicken broth and flavoured with ginger and garlic. Accompanied by chilli sauce made from crushed fresh chillis, ginger, garlic and thick dark soy sauce as well as some cucumber and a small bowl of chicken broth. Despite its name, only the method of preparing the chicken originated in Hainan, while the method of cooking the rice was actually invented by the Hainanese immigrants in what is today Singapore and Malaysia. * '''Hokkien mee''' (福建面) is a style of soupy fried noodles in light, fragrant stock with prawns and other seafood. Oddly, it bears little resemblance to the Kuala Lumpur dish of the same name, which uses thick noodles in dark soy, or the Penang version, which is served in very spicy prawn soup. * '''Kway chap''' (粿汁) is essentially sheets made of rice flour served in a brown stock, accompanied by a plate of braised pork and pig organs (tongue, ear and intestines). * '''Mala xiangguo''' (麻辣香锅) is a stir-fry of your choice of ingredients with a powerfully spicy and numbing sauce made from chillies and [[Sichuan]] peppercorns. Start with "little spicy" (小辣 ''xiao la'') and work your way up if you dare! * '''Popiah''' (薄饼), or spring rolls, come fresh or fried. They consist of a filling of boiled turnip, fried tofu, pork, shrimp with a slew of condiments, wrapped in a thin crepe smeared with sweet dark soy sauce and eaten like a fajita. They are related to the ''lumpia'' and ''runbing'' of other Chinese communities in Asia. * '''Prawn noodles''' (虾面, ''hae mee'' in Hokkien) is a dark-brown prawn broth served with egg noodles and a giant tiger prawn or two on top. Some stalls serve it with boiled pork ribs as well. The best versions are highly addictive and will leave you slurping up the last MSG-laden (probably from the shrimp heads) drops. * '''Satay bee hoon''' is rice vermicelli (''bee hoon'') served with the same peanut and chilli sauce used for ''satay'', hence the name. Usually cockles, dried squid and pork slices are added. * '''Steamboat''' (火锅), also known as '''hot pot''', is do-it-yourself soup Chinese style. You get a pot of broth bubbling on a tabletop burner, pick meat, fish and veggies to your liking from a menu or buffet table, then cook it to your liking. When finished, add in noodles or ask for rice to fill you up. This usually requires a minimum of two people, and the more the merrier. * '''Tau huay''' (豆花), also known as '''beancurd''', is probably the most common traditional Chinese dessert, a bowl of tofu curds in syrup, served either hot or cold. An innovation that has swept the island is a delicious custard-like version ("soft tau huay") which includes no syrup and is extremely soft despite being solid. * '''Wonton mee''' (云吞面) is thin noodles topped with ''wantan'' dumplings of seasoned minced pork. Unlike the soupy Hong Kong version, it is usually served 'dry' in soy sauce and chilli. * '''Yong tau foo''' (酿豆腐) literally means "stuffed tofu", but it's more exciting than it sounds. The diner selects their favourites from a vast assortment of tofu, fish paste, assorted seafood and vegetables, and they are then sliced into bite-size pieces, cooked briefly in boiling water and then served either in broth as soup or "dry" with the broth in a separate bowl. The dish can be eaten by itself or with any choice of noodles. Essential accompaniments are spicy chili sauce and sweet sauce for dipping. ====Indian cuisine==== The smallest of Singapore's big three ethnic groups, Indians have had proportionally the smallest impact on the local culinary scene, but there is no shortage of Indian food even at many hawker centres. Delicious and authentic Indian food can be had at Little India, including south Indian typical meals such as ''dosa'' (''thosai'') crepes, ''idli'' lentil-rice cakes and ''sambar'' soup, as well as north Indian meals including various curries, ''naan'' bread, ''chapati'', tandoori chicken and more. In addition, however, a number of Indian dishes have been "Singaporeanised" and adopted by the entire population, including: * '''Fish head curry''' is, true to the name, a gigantic curried fish head cooked whole until it's ready to fall apart. Singapore's [[Singapore/Little India#Eat|Little India]] is the place to sample this. There are two styles: the fiery Indian and the milder Chinese kind. * '''Nasi briyani''' is rice cooked in turmeric, which gives the rice an orange colour. Unlike the Hyderabadi original, it's usually rather bland, although specialist shops do turn out more flavourful versions. It is usually served with curry chicken and some Indian crackers. * '''Roti prata''' is the local version of ''paratha'', flat bread tossed in the air like pizza, repeatedly folded like phyllo pastry, rapidly pan-fried, and eaten dipped in curry. Modern-day variations can incorporate unorthodox ingredients like cheese, chocolate and even ice cream, but some canonical versions include ''roti kosong'' (plain), ''roti telur'' (with egg) and ''murtabak'' (layered with chicken, mutton or fish). Vegans beware: unlike Indian ''roti'', roti prata batter is usually made with eggs. * '''Putu mayam''' is a sweet dessert composed of vermicelli-like noodles topped with shredded coconut and orange sugar. <gallery> File:Fish Head Curry at Banana Leaf Apolo.jpg|Fish Head Curry File:Roti Prata Curry Large.JPG|''Roti prata'' (left) and ''roti telur'' (centre) with a side order of chicken curry File:Mutton Biryani, Singapore.jpg|Nasi biryani </gallery> ===Hawker centres=== {{infobox|Social welfare Singapore style|One thing notably absent from Singaporean cheap eateries is any form of napkins or tissues. The solution to the mystery is in Singapore's lack of government welfare: instead, every hawker centre has a resident invalid or two, who make a living by selling tissues ($1 for a few packets).}} [[File:Hawker_Center,_Singapore.jpg|thumb|A typical hawker centre]] The cheapest and most popular places to eat in Singapore are '''hawker centres''', essentially former pushcart vendors directed into giant complexes by government fiat. Prices are low ($3–5 for most dishes), hygiene standards are high (every stall is required to prominently display a hygiene certificate grading it from A to D) and the food can be excellent. Ambience tends to be a little lacking though and there is no air-conditioning either, but a visit to a hawker centre is a must when in Singapore, if you wish to experience authentic local food culture in the heartlands themselves. However, be leery of overzealous pushers-cum-salesmen, especially at the Satay Club in Lau Pa Sat and Newton Food Centre at Newton Circus: the tastiest stalls don't need high-pressure tactics to find customers. Touting for business is illegal, and occasionally a reminder of this can result in people backing off a bit. {{infobox|Cash only|Hawkers and coffeeshops are among the few places you may visit where '''credit cards are not accepted'''. Ask before you order, and be prepared to pay cash or do without.}} Hawker centres are built for volume and ordering from a popular hawker speaking in rapid-fire Singlish can be confusing. First stake out your territory by ''choping'' (reserve) a space by parking a friend at the table, or do what the locals do: place a packet of tissue paper on the table. If ordering from a stall ''not'' marked "self-service", note down the table number so they can deliver. The best places always have queues, so line up, and once asked place your order by stating the dish and portion size you want: "Fishball noodles, four dollars." Expect to get some or all of the following questions: * ''"Have here or take away?"'' Reply "have here" to eat in, or any of "take away", "packet" or ''ta pao'' (打包) to take away. * ''"Container?"'' If doing takeaway, some stalls will offer a choice between a free plastic bag (impractical unless you have a bowl/plate to eat out of) or a styrofoam box (around 20 cents extra). Disposable utensils are always included. * ''"Soup or dry?"'' Many noodle dishes are available either "dry" (干 ''kan''), with broth on the side, or "soup" (汤 ''tang''), mixed with broth. * ''"What noodle?"'' Any self-respecting noodle stall has at least four types on offer, ranging from yellow ''mee'' (thick wheat noodles) to ''bee hoon'' (thin rice vermicelli). Point and choose from the glass cabinet. * ''"Chilli?"'' If you say yes, the often fiery ''sambal'' paste will be mixed in, so it may be safer to opt out and add your chillies by yourself from the sauce on the counter. Once you are finished, drop your tray off in the tray return rack; this being Singapore, you may be fined up to $300 if you don't. Every district in Singapore has its own hawker centres and prices decrease as you move out into the boonies. For tourists, centrally located '''Newton Circus''' near ([[Singapore/Balestier|Newton MRT]] Exit B), '''Gluttons Bay''' (near Esplanade MRT Exit D) and '''Lau Pa Sat''' (near Raffles Place MRT Exit I, the [[Singapore/Riverside|River]]), are the most popular options &mdash; but this does not make them the cheapest or the tastiest, and the demanding gourmand would do well to head to [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] or the heartlands instead. A dizzying array of food stalls with a large South Indian representation can be found in the bustling '''Tekka Centre''' at the edge of [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]]. Many of the best food stalls are in residential districts off the tourist trail and do not advertise in the media, so the best way to find them is to ask locals for their recommendations. Good examples closer to the city centre include '''[[Singapore/East Coast#Eat|Old Airport Road Food Centre]]''' (near Dakota MRT Exit B) and '''Tiong Bahru Market''' (near Tiong Bahru MRT), both of which are sprawling and home to a number of much-loved stalls. ===Coffee shops and bubble tea=== {{infobox|Coffee, see and tea, oh!|Coffee and tea in hawker centres and ''kopitiam'' goes for around a dollar a cup, a steep discount on Starbucks prices, but you'll need to learn the lingo to get what you want. If you order just ''kopi'' (the Malay word for "coffee") or ''teh'' (Hokkien for "tea") in Singapore, it will definitely be served with a heaped spoonful of sugar, and more often than not with a squirt of sweet condensed milk. ''Kopi-C'' or ''teh-C'' substitutes unsweetened evaporated milk, while ''kopi-O'' or ''teh-O'' makes sure it's served with no milk. To get rid of the sugar, you need to ask for it ''kosong'' ("plain"), but if you want a plain black cup of coffee, you need to ask for ''kopi-O kosong''. If you want your drink cold, just add a ''peng'' to the end of the drink name, eg. ''kopi-O-peng'', ''teh-peng'', ''teh-C-peng'', ''Milo-peng'' etc. and it will be served with ice.}} Despite the name, coffee shops or ''kopitiam'' sell much more than coffee &mdash; they are effectively mini-hawker centres with perhaps only half a dozen stalls (one of which will, however, sell coffee and other drinks). The Singaporean equivalent of pubs, this is where folks come for the canonical Singaporean breakfast of ''kopi'' (strong, sugary coffee), some ''kaya'' (egg-coconut jam) toast and runny eggs, and this is also where they come to down a beer or two and chat away in the evenings. English proficiency can sometimes be limited, but most stall owners know enough to communicate the basics, and even if they don't, nearby locals will usually help you out if you ask. Many coffee shops offer ''zi char/cze cha'' (煮炒) for dinner, meaning a menu of local dishes, mostly Chinese-style seafood, served at your table at mid-range prices. The usual Starbucks and other local cafe chains such as Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf can be found in any shopping mall but an iced coffee or tea can set you back $5 or more, whereas a ''teh tarik'' ("pulled" milky tea) or ''kopi'' coffee runs closer to $1 at any hawker centre. While exploring, you're also likely to come across a good number of independent cafes offering gourmet coffee, pastries and cakes, which have mushroomed across the city centre over the last decade. Last but not least, the Taiwanese invention of '''bubble tea''' (aka boba tea, pearl tea) has taken Singapore by storm and every self-respecting shopping mall has numerous outlets hawking variants of sugary, milky tea with chewy tapioca pearls, jazzed up with increasingly inventive ingredients ranging from cream cheese foam to smoky, intense black sugar syrup. [https://royaltgroup.com/our-brands/liho.html Liho] and [https://www.koithe.com/en Koi] are the largest chains. ===Food courts=== [[Image:Kueh tutu seller at a Food Republic food court in Singapore.jpg|thumb|''Food Republic'' retro theme food court, [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]]]] Found in the basement or top floor of nearly every shopping mall, food courts are the air-conditioned version of hawker centres. The variety of food on offer is almost identical, but prices are on average $1–3 higher than prices in hawker centres and coffee shops (depending on the area, it is slightly more expensive in tourist intensive areas) and the quality of food is good but not necessarily value-for-money. ===Fast food=== International fast food chains like McDonald's, Carl's Jr., Burger King, KFC, MOS Burger, Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, Subway etc. are commonly found in various shopping malls. Prices range from $2 for a basic burger to upwards of $5 for a set meal. All restaurants are self-service and clearing your table after your meal is optional. In addition to the usual suspects, look out for these uniquely Singaporean brands: * {{listing | name=Bengawan Solo | alt= | url=http://bengawansolo.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore version of Indonesian cakes, Chinese pastries and everything in between. The name is taken from the name of a famous river in Java. }} * {{listing | name=BreadTalk | url=http://www.breadtalk.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This self-proclaimed "designer bread" chain has taken not just Singapore but much of South-East Asia by storm. Everything is jazzily shaped, funkily named (e.g. ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bacon'') and baked on premises. To the Western palate, almost everything is rather sweet. }} * {{listing | name=Jollibean | url=http://www.jollibean.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fresh soy drinks, beancurd and tasty ''mee chiang kueh'' Chinese pancakes. }} * {{listing | name=Killiney Kopitiam | url=http://www.killiney-kopitiam.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves kaya toast, kopi and ginger tea (with ice or without); waiters at the original Somerset location shout your order towards the back with gusto. }} * {{listing | name=Mr Bean | url=http://www.mrbean.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a variety of soya bean drinks, ice-creams and pastries snacks. }} * {{listing | name=Old Chang Kee | url=http://www.oldchangkee.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their curry puffs, but their range now covers anything and everything deep-fried. Take-away only. }} * {{listing | name=Ya Kun Kaya Toast | url=http://www.yakun.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves the classic Singaporean breakfast all day long: kaya toast, runny eggs and strong, sweet coffee (plus some other drinks). Arguably one of the more successful chains with branches as far away as South Korea and Japan. }} ===Restaurants=== {{infobox|Kee-ping up with the Lims|Ever wonder why every other Chinese hawker stall and restaurant in Singapore has a name that ends in ''Kee''? The answer is simple: the character ''kee'' (记) is Chinese for "brand" or "mark", and is used much like the trademark symbol in the West. A name like ''Yan Kee'' thus means "run by the Yan family", and should not be taken as a political statement.}} Singapore offers a wide variety of full-service restaurants as well, catering to every taste and budget. As the majority of Singapore's population is ethnic Chinese, there is an abundance of Chinese restaurants in Singapore, mainly serving southern Chinese (mostly Hokkien, Teochew, or Cantonese) cuisines, though with the large number of expatriates and foreign workers from China these days, cuisine originating from Shanghai and further north is also not hard to find. True local Chinese restaurants generally serve dishes little seen in Chinese restaurants internationally and in Mainland China, due to the combination of their southern Chinese roots and local influences. Depending on where you go and what you order, prices can vary greatly. In ordinary restaurants, prices usually range from $15 ~ $35 per person, while in top-end restaurants in luxury hotels, meals can cost $300 per person when they involve delicacies such as abalone, suckling pig and lobster. As with Chinese restaurants anywhere, food is eaten with chopsticks and served with Chinese tea. Being a maritime city, one common speciality is '''seafood restaurants''', offering Chinese-influenced Singaporean classics like '''chilli crabs'''. These are much more fun to visit in a group, but be careful about what you order: gourmet items like Sri Lankan giant crab can easily push your bill up to hundreds of dollars. Menus typically say "market price", and if you ask they'll quote you the price per 100g, but a big crab can easily top 2kg. The best-known seafood spots are clustered on the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]], but for ambience, the riverside restaurants at [[Singapore/Riverside|Boat Quay and Clarke Quay]] can't be beat. Again, always enquire about the prices when they aren't stated in full, and be wary of touts. Singapore also has its share of good Western restaurants, with British- and American-influenced food being a clear favourite among locals. Most of the more affordable chains can be found in various shopping centres throughout the island, and prices for main courses range from $14 ~ 22. A uniquely Singaporean variant is '''Hainanese Western food''', which traces its origins to the Hainanese migrants who worked as cooks for European employers during the colonial period, and most hawker centres will have a Western stall or two selling dishes like "chicken cutlet" (deep-fried breaded chicken) with baked beans, coleslaw and chips, usually for under $10. French, Italian, Japanese and Korean food is also readily available, though prices tend to be on the expensive side, while Thai and Indonesian restaurants tend to be more affordable. One British import much loved by Singaporeans is '''high tea'''. In the classical form, as served up by finer hotels across the island, this is a light afternoon meal consisting of tea and a wide array of British-style savoury snacks and sweet pastries like finger sandwiches and scones. However, the term is increasingly used for afternoon buffets of any kind, and Chinese ''dim sum'' and various Singaporean dishes are common additions. Prices vary, but you'll usually be looking at $35–80 per head. Many restaurants only serve high tea on weekends, and hours may be very limited: the famous spread at the Raffles Hotel's Tiffin Room, for example, is only available from 3:30-5PM. Singaporeans are big on '''buffets''', especially international buffets offering a wide variety of dishes including Western, Chinese and Japanese as well as some local dishes at a fixed price. Popular chains include '''Sakura''' and '''[http://www.viennabuffet.com/ Vienna]'''. Most hotels also offer lunch and dinner buffets. '''Champagne brunches''' on Sundays are particularly popular, but you can expect to pay over $100 per head and popular spots, like Mezza9 at the Hyatt on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard]], will require reservations. Some restaurants put small side dishes (usually braised peanuts or prawn crackers) and wet paper towels on the table without asking. You will be charged a dollar or two for them unless you ask to take them away. ====Fine dining==== Singapore has no fewer than 44 [https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/ Michelin]-starred restaurants, ranging from French degustations at 3-star Odette in the National Gallery to the eponymous $5 bowl at Tai Hwa Pork Noodle. The opening of the two casinos in [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] and [[Singapore/Sentosa|Sentosa]] has led to several of the world's top chefs opening local branches of their restaurants, including Santi, Waku Ghin and Guy Savoy. Prices are generally what you would expect for eating at a fine dining restaurant in the West, with $400+ per person not unheard of for a tasting menu with drinks. ===Dietary restrictions=== Singapore is an easy place to eat for almost everybody. Some Indians and small groups of Chinese Buddhists are '''vegetarian''', so Indian stalls may have a number of veggie options and some hawker centres will have a Chinese vegetarian stall or two, often serving up amazing meat imitations made from gluten. Chinese vegetarian food traditionally does not use eggs or dairy products and is thus almost always '''vegan'''; Indian vegetarian food, however, often employs cheese and other milk products. Be on your guard in ordinary Chinese restaurants though, as even dishes that appear vegetarian on the menu may contain seafood products like oyster sauce or salted fish &mdash; check with the waiter if in doubt. Some restaurants can be found that use "no garlic, no onions". Muslims should look out for '''halal''' certificates issued by MUIS, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. This is found at practically every Malay stall and many Indian Muslim operations too, but more rarely on outlets run by the Chinese, few of whom are Muslims. However, there are a few halal food courts around, which are an excellent choice for safely sampling halal Chinese food. Many Western fast-food chains in Singapore use halal meat: look for a certificate around the ordering area, or ask a manager if in doubt. A few restaurants skimp on the formal certification and simply put up "no pork, no lard" signs; it's your call if this is good enough for you. Kosher-observant Jews, on the other hand, will have a harder time as '''kosher''' food is nearly unknown in Singapore, though there is a single kosher grocery store and restaurant in the '''Maghain Aboth Synagogue''' on Waterloo Street, as well as a kosher branch of Coffee Bean nearby; check with the [http://www.singaporejews.com/ Jewish Welfare Board] for details. '''Coeliac disease''' is relatively unheard of in Singapore, so don't expect to find information on menus about whether dishes contain gluten or not. A few exceptions to this include '''[http://www.cedeledepot.com/ Cedele]''' and '''[http://www.jonesthegrocer.com/ Jones the Grocer]'''. Gluten awareness is spreading in Singapore as well, and many upmarket restaurants will have internationally trained chefs who can cater to your needs. Gluten-free products are available in most '''[http://www.coldstorage.com.sg/ Cold Storage]''' and Marketplace supermarkets, as well as specialist shops such as '''[http://www.mybrp.com.sg/ Brown Rice Paradise]'''. You can also treat yourself to many naturally gluten-free regional specialities, such as '''Hainanese chicken rice''' (be sure to ask for chicken without sauce) and '''Masala dosa'''. ==Drink== <!-- Please add places to drink to the district pages, not here. --> [[Image:ClarkeQuay Purple.JPG|thumb|upright=1.5|Clarke Quay by night]] Singapore's nightlife isn't quite a match for [[Bangkok/Patpong|Patpong]], but it's no slouch either. Some clubs have 24 hr licences and few places close before 3AM. Any artists touring Asia are pretty much guaranteed to stop in Singapore, with superclub '''Zouk''' in particular regularly clocking high on lists of the world's best nightclubs. Singapore's nightlife is largely concentrated along the '''three Quays''' &mdash; Boat, Clarke and Robertson &mdash; of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Riverside]], with the clubs of [[Sentosa]] giving party animals even more reason to dance the night away and the casino on [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] also entering the fray. Fancy cocktail bars cluster near the aptly named '''Club St''' near the [[Singapore/Riverside|CBD]] and '''Keong Saik''' in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], which is also where you'll find Singapore's gay bars. The legal drinking age is 18, and while this is surprisingly loosely enforced, some clubs have higher age limits. If you are asked for identification, the only acceptable forms of identification are a Singapore-issued identity card or a passport. Friday is generally the biggest night of the week for going out, with Saturday a close second. Sunday is gay night in many bars and clubs, while Wednesday or Thursday is ladies' night, often meaning not just free entrance but free drinks for women. Most clubs are closed on Monday and Tuesday, while bars generally stay open but tend to be very quiet. For a night out Singapore style, gather a group of friends and head for the nearest '''karaoke box''' &mdash; major chains include '''[http://www.partyworldktv.com.sg/ Party World]'''. Room rental ranges from $30/hour and up. Beware that the non-chain, glitzy (or dodgy) looking, neon-covered '''KTV lounges''' may charge much higher rates and the short-skirted hostesses may offer more services than just pouring your drinks. In Singapore, the pronunciation of karaoke follows the Japanese "''karah-oh-kay''" instead of the Western "''carry-oh-key''". ===Alcohol=== [[Image:Singapore Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|The original Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel]] Alcohol is widely available but expensive due to Singapore's heavy sin taxes. On the other hand, tax-free at Changi Airport has some of the best prices in the world. You can bring in up to one litre of liquor and two litres of wine and beer if you arrive from countries other than Malaysia. Careful shopping at major supermarkets will also throw up common basic Australian wine labels for under $20. Public drunkenness is socially frowned upon in Singapore, and misbehaving under the influence of alcohol will certainly not gain you any respect from Singaporean friends. Do not allow any confrontations to escalate into fights, as the police will be called in, and you may face prison and possibly caning. Many Singaporeans, including most but by no means all Muslims, abstain from alcohol entirely. Public drinking is heavily restricted between 10:30PM and 7AM, while additional restrictions exist in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] and Geylang that prohibit public drinking during weekends and holidays. While most bars, nightclubs and restaurants are exceptions to this rule, this means that supermarkets and liquor stores will not be able to sell alcohol during that period. Prices when drinking out vary. You can enjoy a large bottle of beer of your choice at a coffee shop or hawker centre for less than $6 (and the local colour comes thrown in for free). On the other hand, drinks in any bar, club or fancy restaurant remain pricey, with a basic drink clocking in at $10–15 while fancy cocktails would usually be in the $15–25 range. On the upside, happy hours and two-for-one promotions are common, and the entry price for clubs usually includes several drink tickets. Almost all restaurants in Singapore allow '''bringing your own''' (BYO) wine and cheaper restaurants without a wine menu usually don't even charge corkage, although in these places you'll need to bring your own bottle opener and glasses. Fancier places charge $20–50, although many offer free corkage days on Monday or Tuesday. Tourists flock to the Long Bar in the [[Singapore/Riverside#Drink|Raffles Hotel]] to sample the original '''Singapore Sling''', a sickly sweet pink mix of pineapple juice, gin and more, but locals (almost) never touch the stuff. The tipple of choice in Singapore is the local beer, '''Tiger''', a refreshing if unexciting lager, but a microbrewery boom has led to outlets such as '''Archipelago''' (Boat Quay), '''Brewerkz''' (Riverside Point), '''Paulaner Brauhaus''' (Millenia Walk) and '''Pump Room''' (Clarke Quay) offering interesting alternatives. ===Tobacco=== Tobacco is heavily taxed, and you are not allowed to bring more than '''one opened pack''' (not carton, but a single pack!) of cigarettes into the country. The legal smoking age is 21, and shops selling cigarettes may ask for identification before selling you some. This is particularly strictly enforced on the land borders with [[Malaysia]], where all baggage is regularly X-rayed. Most public places including hawker centres have restrictions on smoking, and it is prohibited in public transport as well. There is a total ban on smoking in all air-conditioned places (including pubs and discos), and strict limitations on where you can smoke outside as well (e.g.,within 5 metres of bus stops and building entrances, parks, covered walkways and shelters, playgrounds and all except the designated sections of hawker centres are off limits). The designated zone should be marked with a yellow outline, and may have a sign reading "smoking zone". The list of places where smoking is prohibited and the (much shorter) list of where it is allowed is published on a [http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking government website]. Shisha and e-cigarettes (vaping) are ''illegal'' in Singapore. ===Prostitution=== Prostitution is tolerated in six designated districts, most notably [[Singapore/East Coast#Drink|Geylang]], which &mdash; not coincidentally &mdash; also offers some of the cheapest lodging and best food in the city. While the age of consent in Singapore is 16, a higher minimum age of 18 applies to prostitutes. The industry maintains a low profile (no go-go bars here) and is not a tourist attraction by any stretch of the word. Legally practising commercial sex workers are required to register with the authorities and attend special clinics for regular sexually transmitted disease screening. However, please be prudent and practice safe sex—although most legally practising sex workers will insist on it anyway. Orchard Towers, on [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]], continues to live up to its reputation as the "four floor of whores", despite occasional crackdowns by the authorities. Beware that the prostitutes working here are usually ''not'' registered, and the risk of theft and STDs is significantly higher. ==Sleep== {{SeeDistricts}} {{cautionbox|Short-term home or room rentals (of 6 months or less) such as provided by platforms such as Airbnb are '''illegal''' in Singapore. Curiously, advertising rooms or houses on such platforms is not illegal, and therefore don't be surprised to find listings for Singapore on Airbnb. The enforcement of the law has been lenient so far, but immediate action will be taken if there is any complaint by the neighbours. In case this happens, you will not face any adverse consequences other than having to find another place to stay in a hurry, but your host may be subject to legal action.}} {{sleeppricerange|Under $100|$100-300|Over $300}} <!-- Please add places to sleep to the district pages, NOT here --> Accommodation in Singapore is expensive by South-East Asian standards. Particularly in the higher price brackets, demand outstrips supply and during big events like the F1 race or some of the larger conventions it's not uncommon for pretty much everything to sell out. Lower-end hotels and hostels, though, remain affordable and available throughout the year. Unless you're a shopping maven intent on maximizing time in [[Singapore/Orchard#Sleep|Orchard Road]]'s shopping malls, the [[Singapore/Riverside#Sleep|Riverside]] is probably the best place to stay in Singapore. GST and Service charge are generally not included in the advertised rates. Therefore, when considering how much to allocate for accommodation, don't forget to add 17.7% . ===Budget=== <!--Please add places to sleep to the district pages, not here--> [[Hostels|Backpackers' hostels]] can be found primarily in [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]], [[Singapore/Bugis|Bugis]], [[Singapore/Riverside|Clarke Quay]] and the [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast]]. Backpacker hostels cost from $12–40 for a dorm bed. There seems to be a bedbug epidemic among many of the very cheapest hostels - read the reviews carefully before booking. Cheap hotels are clustered in the [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang]], [[Singapore/Balestier|Balestier]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] districts, where they service mostly the type of customer who rents rooms by the hour. Rooms are generally small and not fancy, but are still clean and provide basic facilities such as a bathroom and television. Prices start as low as $15 for a "transit" of a few hours and $40 for a full night's stay. The two major local chains, with hotels throughout the island, are: * {{listing | name=Fragrance Hotel | url=http://www.fragrancehotel.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6345 6116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chain of 13 hotels and one backpackers' hostel. Rooms from $58, discounts on weekends and for ISIC holders. }} * {{listing | name=Hotel 81 | url=http://www.hotel81.com.sg | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6767 8181 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A chain of over 20 functional hotels with rates starting at $49 for two. }} ===Mid-range=== Much of Singapore's mid-range accommodation is in rather featureless but functional older hotels, with a notable cluster near the western end of the [[Singapore/Riverside|Singapore River]]. There has, however, been a surge of "boutique" hotels in renovated shophouses here and in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]], these can be pretty good value, with rates starting from $100/night. ===Splurge=== [[Image:Hotel Raffles in Singapore.JPG|thumb|Raffles Hotel]] Singapore has an extensive selection of luxury accommodation, including the famed '''Raffles Hotel'''. You will generally be looking at upwards of $300 per night for a room in a five-star hotel, which is still a pretty good deal by most standards. Hotel rates fluctuate quite a bit: a large conference can double prices, while on weekends in the off-peak season heavy discounts are often available. The largest hotel clusters can be found at [[Singapore/Marina Bay|Marina Bay]] (good for sightseeing) and around [[Singapore/Orchard|Orchard Road]] (good for shopping). Being spoilt for choice in the lion city as far as luxurious accommodation is concerned is quite an understatement. ===Long-term=== Housing in Singapore is expensive, as the high population density and sheer scarcity of land drives real estate prices through the roof. As a result, you would generally be looking at rentals on par with the likes of [[New York City|New York]] and [[London]]. Apartment hotels in Singapore include '''[http://www.the-ascott.com Ascott]''', which also operates under the '''Somerset''' and '''Citadines''' brands, and the many tentacles of '''[https://www.fareasthospitality.com/ Far East Hospitality]''', which has both regular hotels and serviced apartments. Prices are competitive with hotels but quite expensive compared to apartments. Renting an apartment in Singapore will generally require a working visa. While over 80% of Singaporeans live in government-subsidised '''Housing Development Board''' (HDB) flats, their availability to foreigners is limited, although [http://www.jtc.gov.sg/ JTC's SHiFT] scheme makes some available with monthly rents in the $1,700–2,800 range. Most expats, however, turn to private housing blocks known as '''condos''', where an average three-bedroom apartment will cost you anything from $3,200 per month for an older apartment in the suburbs to $20,000 for a top-of-the-line deluxe one on Orchard Road. Most condos have facilities like pools, gyms, tennis court, car park and 24 hr security. As the supply of studio and one-bedroom apartments is very limited, most people on a budget share an apartment with friends or colleagues, or just sublet a single room. Landed houses, known as '''bungalows''', are incredibly expensive near the city centre (rents are commonly tens of thousands) but can drop if you're willing to settle outside the city centre &mdash; and remember that you can drive across the country in 30 minutes. One or two-month security deposits are standard practice and for monthly rents of under $3,000 you need to pay the agent a commission of 2 weeks per year of lease. Leases are usually for two years, with a "diplomatic clause" that allows you to terminate after 1 year. [http://www.singaporeexpats.com/ Singapore Expats] is the largest real estate agency geared for expats and their free classifieds are a popular choice for hunting for rooms or apartment-mates. You might also want to check the classified ads in the local newspapers. ==Learn== Singapore's universities are generally well-regarded and draw exchange students from near and far. * {{do | name=National University of Singapore (NUS) | url=http://www.nus.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore's oldest university, strong in law, medicine, computing and science. One of the premier universities in Asia. }} * {{do | name=Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | url=http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The second university in this island state, more geared towards engineering, media and business studies. Host for the Youth Olympics 2010 }} * {{do | name=Singapore Management University (SMU) | url=http://www.smu.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The third, and the only publicly-funded private university in Singapore. Geared towards finance and business. }} * {{do | name=Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) | url=http://www.sutd.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The fourth autonomous university in Singapore, established in collaboration with MIT. Teaches engineering and architecture with a special focus on design. }} * {{do | name=Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) |alt=| url=http://www.unisim.edu.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2017-04-04| content= Previously known as Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Singapore's private university with a number of international degree courses. The school offers a wide range of first degrees, from the arts to business to technology studies. As of 17 March 2017, SUSS is restructuring to become Singapore's newest autonomous university. }} A number of foreign universities, business schools and specialised institutes have also set up their Asian campuses in Singapore. * {{do | name=SP Jain School of Global Management (SPJ) | url=http://www.spjain.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International campus of the business school in [[Mumbai]]. }} * {{do | name=INSEAD | url=http://campuses.insead.edu/asia/facilities/directions.cfm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of European business school, INSEAD. }} * {{do | name=University of Chicago Booth School of Business | url=http://www.chicagobooth.edu/visit/singapore/index.aspx | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, offering one of the most expensive MBAs in the world. }} * {{do | name=DigiPen Institute of Technology | url=http://www.digipen.edu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Asian campus of the DigiPen Institute of Technology, [[Redmond (Washington)|Redmond]], [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. }} * {{do | name=ESSEC | url=http://www.essec.edu/en/essec-asia-pacific-en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=International campus of the business school in [[Paris]]. }} ===Cooking=== * {{listing | name=at-Sunrice | url=https://www.at-sunrice.com/news-and-events/spiceodyssey/ | email= | address=Fort Canning Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6336 3307 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A professional cooking academy that also does day classes for the public. The crowd-pleaser is the "Spice Garden Walk" ($40) at Fort Canning, where a chef introduces you to local herbs and spices and their uses in cuisine and medicine, and then guides you in the fine art of making your own curry paste. Reservations essential. }} * {{listing | name=Cookery Magic | url=http://www.cookerymagic.com/ | email=info@cookerymagic.com | address=179 Haig Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6348 9667 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $65 | content=Cooking classes in an old colonial black-and-white home, with themes varying by day and cuisines from all over the continent. 8 students maximum. }} * {{listing | name=Palate Sensations | url=http://www.palatesensations.com/ | email=info@palatesensations.com | address=1 Westbourne Road #03-05 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6479 9025 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $100 | content=Hands-on cooking classes in both European and Asian styles, held in a colonial black and white bungalow in rural western Singapore. 12 students maximum. }} *{{listing | name=D'Open Kitchen | url=https://www.dopenkitchen.com.sg/ | email=info@dopenkitchen.com | address=Anson Rd, 10 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 82286217 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $80 | content=Cooking team building classes. Market tours, virtual cooking and baking classes. |alt=|wikidata=|lastedit=2021-01-06}} ==Work== As one of the most vibrant economies in South-east Asia, supported by a highly-educated population of locals and expats from every corner of the world and some of the lowest personal and corporate income tax rates in the world, Singapore is a natural choice for multinational companies who wish to have a presence in the region and has many employment opportunities for skilled workers. However, you must have a '''work permit''' (WP) or an '''employment pass''' (EP) to work in Singapore. In practice, receiving either requires that you have a firm job offer and the sponsoring company applies on your behalf. There is also a '''[http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-holiday-programme Working Holiday Programme]''' for recent university graduates who want to live in Singapore for up to 6 months. '''Work permits''' are mostly intended for menial, low-skilled labourers. To be eligible for an '''employment pass''', you will generally need to have a minimum salary of at least $4,500 per month and hold at least a bachelor's degree from a reasonably reputable university. There is also an intermediate known as the '''S pass''', which is usually granted to mid-skilled workers who have been promoted to positions of junior leadership such as a work site supervisor, and would require you to have a minimum salary of at least $2,500 per month as well as your employer's recommendation. '''Employment pass''' and '''S pass''' holders with a monthly salary of at least $6,000 are allowed to bring in their family members on a dependent pass. If your employment is terminated, you will get a social visit pass (a visitors visa with no employment rights) which allows you to stay for 30 days. You can look for another job during this time, but don't overstay your visa, and do not think about working without the right papers; this will result in a short stay in the local prison, with added fines, possibly caning, certain deportation and being banned from re-entering. In addition, your employer will also face hefty fines and imprisonment. For more information, contact the [http://www.mom.gov.sg/ Ministry of Manpower]. Once you have been legally working in Singapore for a few years on an EP/S-Pass, applying for '''permanent residence''' (PR) is fairly straightforward, although these are no longer handed out like candy. If granted &mdash; and the rule of thumb is, the higher your salary, the more likely you are to get it &mdash; you can stay in Singapore indefinitely (as long as you can show some income every 5 years) and can change jobs freely. Work permit holders are generally not eligible to apply for permanent residency. The government is also highly supportive of entrepreneurship in the country, offering a 3-year tax exemption on profit for new companies (for the first S$100,000) and having one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the world at 17% a year. Even the company incorporation process is done entirely online these days and can be completed as quickly as within one day. In addition, there are various governmental schemes which allow foreigners to obtain enterpreneur visas or even permanent residency by investing large sums of money in local businesses. ==Stay safe== {{warningbox|Singapore treats '''drug offences''' ''extremely'' severely. The '''''death'' ''penalty'' is mandatory''' for those convicted of trafficking, manufacturing, importing or exporting more than 15&nbsp;g of heroin, 30&nbsp;g of morphine, 30&nbsp;g of cocaine, 500&nbsp;g of cannabis, 200&nbsp;g of cannabis resin and 1.2&nbsp;kg of opium, and possession of these quantities is all that is needed for you to be convicted. Unauthorised consumption can result in up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $20,000, or both. You can be charged for unauthorised consumption as long as traces of illicit drugs are found in your system, even if you can prove that they were consumed outside the country, and you can be charged for trafficking as long as drugs are found in bags that are in your possession or in your room, even if they aren't yours and regardless of whether you're aware of them. If you must bring potentially forbidden medicines, check with the [https://www.hsa.gov.sg/ Singapore Health Sciences Authority] to find out, and (as needed and allowed) '''obtain written permission to bring them'''. This can be done fairly quickly by e-mail, perhaps a few weeks by regular postal mail.}} [[Image:Singapore FineCity.JPG|thumb|upright|Forbidden items in the MRT trains and stations]] Singapore is one of the '''safest major cities in the world''' by virtually any measure. Most people, including single female travellers, will not face any problems walking along the streets alone at night. But as the local police say, "low crime does not mean no crime" &mdash; beware of [[pickpockets]] in crowded areas and don't forget your common sense entirely. The '''[http://www.police.gov.sg/ Singapore Police Force]''' is responsible for law enforcement throughout the country, and you can recognise police officers by their distinctive dark blue uniforms. Most visitors will find the majority of Singaporean police officers to be professional and helpful, and you should report any crimes that you encounter to them as soon as possible. The Singaporean police have broader powers that what you might be used to in Western countries. In particular, while you are entitled to have a lawyer represent you at trial, the police have the right to restrict your access to a lawyer during your interrogation if they believe it could interfere with their investigation. In addition, while you have the right against self-incrimination, you do not have the right to silence and are required to answer the police's questions truthfully unless it contravenes the former. You should always make all statements in your defence during your interrogation, as failure to do so could result in the judge not believing you should you raise them for the first time at your trial. Singapore's '''squeaky cleanliness''' is achieved in part by strict rules against activities that are tolerated in other countries. For example, jay-walking, spitting, littering and drinking and eating on public transport are prohibited. Locals joke about Singapore being a '''fine city''' because heavy fines are levied if you're caught committing an offence. Look around for sign boards detailing the "Don'ts" and the fines associated with these offences and heed them. Avoid ''littering'', as offenders are not only subject to fines, but also to a "Corrective Work Order", in which offenders are made to wear a bright yellow jacket and pick up rubbish in public places. Enforcement is however, sporadic at best and it's not uncommon to see people openly litter, spit, smoke in non-smoking zones, etc. '''Chewing gum''', famously long banned, is now available at pharmacies for medical purposes (e.g., nicotine gum) if you ask for it directly, show your ID and sign the register. While importing gum is still officially an offence, you can usually bring in a few packs for personal consumption without any problem. [[File:K-9 Unit Singapore.jpg|thumb|Police officers from the Singapore Police Force]] For some crimes, most notably '''illegal entry''' and '''overstaying your visa for over 30 or 90 days''', Singapore imposes '''caning''' as a punishment for male offenders. Other offences which have caning as a punishment include vandalism, robbery, molestation and rape. Having sex with a girl under the age of 16 is considered to be rape under Singapore law even if the girl consents to it. Strokes from the thick rattan cane are excruciatingly painful, take weeks to heal and scar for life. Crimes such as murder, kidnapping, unauthorised possession of firearms and drug trafficking are punished with death. Oral and anal sex, long banned under colonial-era sodomy statutes, were legalised for heterosexuals in October 2007. Male '''homosexual contact''', however, remains illegal, with a theoretical punishment of two years in prison and/or caning. Although this law is generally not enforced and there is a fairly vibrant gay community with several gay bars in the Chinatown area, gay people should still expect legalised discrimination and censorious attitudes from locals and government officials. Nevertheless, unprovoked violence against homosexuals is almost unheard of, and you are unlikely to get anything beyond drawing stares and whispers. While not illegal, '''transgender''' people may also be subject to some degree of derision from locals and government officials, though unprovoked violent incidents are almost unheard of. Under Singapore law, transgender people may change their legal gender and use public toilets of their choice only ''after'' undergoing sex reassignment surgery. '''[[Begging]]''' is illegal in Singapore, but you'll occasionally see beggars on the streets. Most are not Singaporean &mdash; even the "monks" dressed in robes, who occasionally pester tourists for donations, are usually bogus. While jaywalking is illegal, it is still a common thing and occurs quite often around the city. Beware though that if a police officer catches you, you might end up with a small fine. Put simply, the roads are designated for cars and the footpaths are for people. Singapore's constitution pledges "freedom of expression", but in practice this right is severely curtailed, as a glance at the neutered domestic press will show. Police will not arrest you for expressing anti-government opinions in casual conversation with your friends, but foreigners in Singapore are not allowed to engage in any sort of political activity, including attending rallies or protests, regardless of the subject. The '''offence of scandalizing the court''' (contempt of court) is broadly defined, with any act or statement that could bring a court or judge into disrepute being liable for prosecution. There have been cases in which foreign journalists and jurists were convicted, so you should also avoid making comments regarding the judiciary. Singapore is virtually immune to '''natural disasters''': there are no fault lines nearby, although slight tremors from Indonesia's earthquakes can sometimes be felt from the upper storeys of buildings. Other landmasses shield it from tsunamis, and the local conditions are not conducive to the formation of typhoons and tornadoes (only one tornado has been recorded in Singapore's history). Flooding in the November–January monsoon season is an occasional hazard, especially in low-lying parts of the East Coast, but any water usually drains off within a day and life continues as normal. ===Bribery=== Singapore is generally considered to be relatively free from corruption in both public and private life. Bribery is a very serious offence penalised with long jail terms together with fines and caning for men. '''Do ''not'', under ''any'' circumstances,''' offer a bribe to a police officer or any other government employee since this will most likely result in your immediate arrest. * {{listing | name=Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau | alt=贪污调查局 | url=https://www.cpib.gov.sg/e-complaint | email=report@cpib.gov.sg | address=2 Lengkok Bahru/247 Whitley Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65-1800-376-0000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1045329 | wikipedia=Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau | lastedit=2020-11-21 | content=The main corruption investigation agency for Singapore which effectively eradicated corruption after its establishment, and has been emulated by other jurisdictions. }} ===Racial and religious discrimination=== Singapore has made great efforts to ensure a peaceful integrated society; making disparaging remarks against '''any''' ethnicity or religion is a crime that carries a prison term. Bloggers have been arrested and sentenced to imprisonment for making racist remarks on their blogs, and religious leaders have also gotten into trouble with the law for insulting other religions in their sermons. The Jehovah's Witnesses sect is banned for locals in Singapore (due to their avoidance of military service) but this does not affect tourists in any way. ===Firearms=== Singapore has very strict firearms laws, and unauthorised possession of firearms is punishable by long jail terms at best, and at worst could even result in the '''death penalty''' for assumed arms trafficking. '''Air-soft guns''' are also prohibited, and possession of them without a licence will land you in jail for '''up to 3 years'''. Licences to purchase and own firearms are generally only granted for sporting purposes (i.e. for target shooting), and would generally require you to be a member of a registered shooting club. Firearms must be stored securely at a shooting range, and bringing one out of the shooting range is generally illegal unless you have received special permission in advance. Visitors who wish to bring firearms in are required to apply for a permit in advance, though in practice these permits are only granted for official shooting competitions. You will also be required to travel under police escort from the port of entry to the shooting range, where you will have to securely store your firearm until you leave the country. ===Emergency numbers=== * {{listing | name=Police | alt=main number for Emergency Services | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ** {{listing | name=Police | alt=emergency SMS | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=71999 (local rate) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ambulance / Fire | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=995 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Non-emergency ambulance | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=1777 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=a $274 charge is paid for a non-emergency ferry to a hospital }} * {{listing | name=Singapore General Hospital | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6222 3322 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Drug & Poison Information Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6423 9119 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Stay healthy== '''[[Tap water]]''' is safe for drinking with very high sanitation standards. The hot and humid climate means that drinking plenty of water is advisable. [[Malaria]] is not an issue, but [[dengue fever]] is endemic to the region, and Singapore experienced a [[Zika virus]] outbreak. Singapore maintains strict mosquito control (leaving standing water around will get you fined), but the government's reach does not extend into the island's nature reserves, so if you're planning on hiking bring along mosquito repellent. ===Medical care=== The standard of medical care in Singapore is '''uniformly excellent''' and Singapore is a popular destination for medical tourism and medical evacuations in the region. Despite the lower prices, standards are usually as good as those in the West at both public and private clinics and hospitals, making this a good place to get your jabs and tabs if heading off into the jungle elsewhere. You'll still want to make sure your insurance is in order before a prolonged hospitalisation and/or major surgery. For minor ailments, head down to the nearest suburban shopping mall or HDB shopping district and look for a '''general practitioner''' (GP), or do a search in SingHealth's comprehensive [https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/Pages/Find-a-GP.aspx Find-a-GP] directory. They usually receive patients without appointment and can prescribe drugs on the spot or refer you to specialists, and the total cost of a consultation, medicine included, rarely exceeds $30. Public polyclinics, while cheaper for locals, are usually more expensive at unsubsidised rates ($50+) and generally have longer waits. All clinics, private or public, are generally only open during business hours Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings. * {{listing|name=RESCU|phone=+65 8779 9441|url=https://www.rescu.sg/|price=Home visit $68-108 depending on time of day| content=If it can't wait until Monday, RESCU offers 24/7 telemedicine consultations and house calls, including basic medications like antibiotics dispensed on the spot.}} For urgent problems, head to a hospital emergency department or call '''995''' for an ambulance. The ambulance is free in the event of a genuine medical emergency, but you will be charged a callout fee and refused transport otherwise. Public hospitals are heavily subsidised by the government for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, but will charge the full rate for visitors. They are legally required to provide emergency medical care regardless of your ability to pay, but you will be billed at a later date. *[Https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/hospital/ '''Raffles Hospital'''], [Https://Www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com '''Raffles''' '''Medical''' '''Group'''] (near bugis MRT station). [Tel:&#x20;+65&#x20;6311&#x20;1111 +65 6311 1111]. 585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770. Singapore's largest homegrown private healthcare provider. Raffles Medical Group is the only private medical provider in Singapore that owns and operates a fully integrated healthcare organization comprising of a tertiary hospital, a network of family medicine and [Https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/dental/ dental clinics], insurance services, Japanese and [https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/chinese-medicine/ traditional Chinese medicine clinics], and a consumer healthcare division. [https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/services/accident-emergency/ Raffles Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department] is fully equipped and staffed to manage high-risk injuries and critical medical conditions. *{{listing | name=KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital | url=https://www.kkh.com.sg/ | email= | address=100 Bukit Timah Road | lat= | long= | directions=near Novena MRT station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=A&E operates 24/7 | price= | content=Singapore's oldest dedicated women and children's hospital, well over 1 million Singaporeans were born here. Has a well-regarded 24/7 children's emergency department.}} *{{listing | name=Mount Elizabeth Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg | email= | address=Mount Elizabeth | lat= | long= | directions=near Orchard MRT station | phone=+65 6737 2666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=A&E operates 24/7 | price=Consultations with specialists start from $100 |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-09-14| content=Singapore's largest private hospital and a popular destination for medical tourists. Also features a special suite that was built for the Sultan of Brunei, but now available to anybody with the means to pay when not in use by the Brunei royal family, with prices starting from an eye-watering $5,043 per night. }} *{{listing | name=Singapore General Hospital | url=http://www.sgh.com.sg | email= | address=College Rd, 1st-3rd Hospital Ave | lat= | long= | directions=next to Outram Park MRT station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Singapore's oldest and largest public hospital.}} *{{listing | name=Tan Tock Seng Hospital | alt= | url=http://www.ttsh.com.sg | email= | address=11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng | lat= | long= | directions=next to Novena MRT station | phone=+65 6256 6011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 8AM-1PM & 2-5PM; Sa 8AM-noon, no appointment needed | price=$80 fee for doctor's consultation, vaccines for $10 plus cost (consultation unnecessary) | content=One of Singapore's largest public hospitals, fully equipped to handle most anything. Specialist departments here include a one-stop '''Travellers' Health & Vaccination Centre''' for immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, pre-trip and post-trip evaluations and general advice. }} *{{listing | name=National University Hospital | alt= | url=https://www.nuh.com.sg/ | email= | address=5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6779 5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Main teaching hospital for the National University of Singapore medical school, with a good number of specialist clinics. }} Alternatively, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are widespread in Singapore. '''[http://www.euyansang.com/ Eu Yan Sang]''' runs a chain of over 20 clinics, while the '''[http://www.singaporetcm.edu.sg Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association]''' offers a directory of TCM physicians. ===Toilets=== Nearly all shopping centres, hotels, MRT stations, bus interchanges and hawker centres are likely to have clean public toilet facilities available. Some public toilets may charge 10 or 20 cents per entry. If there's no toilet paper in the stall, take a look around, as it's sometimes provided on a shared giant roll outside. Most toilets have bowls, but there is usually one squatting cubicle in every public toilet. Being free, McDonald's toilets are popular and the staff do not make a fuss. ==Respect== {{infobox|What's in a name?|'''Chinese''' place their family name first, so ''Phua Chu Kang'' is Mr. Phua for business and Chu Kang (or just CK) to his friends. Many have Western names, so he may also be known as ''Terry Phua''.<br> '''Malay''' names are given name + ''bin'' or ''binti'' (son/daughter) + father's name. ''Mohammed bin Abdullah'' would usually be called Mr. Mohammed. Sometimes, the person's given name appears after the Mohammed or Abdul (example: ''Mohammed Faizal bin Abdul Nasser'') so, in such a case, he would usually be addressed as Mr. Faizal.<br> '''Indian''' names are complex, but the south Indian (Tamil) names usually found in Singapore have two patterns: either given name + ''s/o'' or ''d/o'' (son of/daughter of) + father's name, or father's initial + given name. Given names are often long and may be abbreviated, so Ramanathan s/o Sellapan may use the name S.R. Nathan and would be addressed as Mr. Nathan. The foolproof method is to ask how the person wants to be addressed.|}} Singaporeans care little about formal politeness. What would be decent behaviour at home, wherever home might be, is unlikely to offend anyone in Singapore. In Singapore, unlike much of southeast Asia, women wearing revealing clothing or men wearing shorts and slippers are perfectly acceptable and only the fanciest bars and restaurants, and some private clubs, try to enforce dress codes. That said, Singaporeans tend to be more socially conservative than Westerners, meaning that public display of affection is still frowned upon: holding hands is fine, but making out in public is considered to be impolite. Toplessness for women is not acceptable anywhere, even on the beach. Most Buddhist and Hindu temples, as well as mosques, require women to be conservatively dressed - no bare shoulders, and no skirts above the knee-cap. The major touristy temples will have shawls and sarongs so visitors can cover up before entering. Many places of worship also require you to remove your shoes before you enter. The local dialect with its heavy Chinese influences may appear brusque or even rude, but saying "You want beer or not?" is in fact ''more'' polite in Chinese than asking if you want beer; after all, the person asking you the question is offering you a choice, not making a demand. Take [[#Eat|dietary restrictions]] into account when inviting Singaporean friends for a meal. Many Indians and some Chinese are vegetarian. Most Malays, being Muslims, eat only ''halal'' food, while most Hindus (and a few Chinese) abstain from beef. If unsure, ask beforehand. Swastikas are commonly seen iThey typically point anti-clockwise, and have dots, compared to the bare clockwise Nazi symbol. As such, Western visitors should not feel offended on seeing a swastika in the homes of their hosts, and many locals will wonder what the fuss is all about. Nazi swastikas will also occasionally be seen as fashion statements, but without an awareness of the ideology. ===Touchy topics=== Sensitive issues in Singapore include immigration, politics, race, religion and LGBT rights. In a country where only 60% of the population are citizens, '''immigration''' is particularly sensitive, and while few Singaporeans are explicitly xenophobic, many resent the influx of "foreign talents" (once the government's term, now heavily loaded with sarcasm) competing for jobs while not integrating into society or having to fulfill obligations like military service. '''Singapore is not China''', and despite being a majority of the population, most ethnic Chinese identify themselves as Singaporeans instead of Chinese nationals, who are commonly referred to as "PRCs" or "Ah Tiong". There is similar tension between Singaporeans of Indian descent and recent Indian immigrants, dubbed "CECA" after an unpopular free trade agreement. Like in many other Asian countries, '''saving face''' is very important in Singaporean culture. You should generally not point out other people's mistakes in order not to cause major embarrassment, and it is considered poor taste to flaunt your wealth in front of your less well-to-do peers. Bragging about your achievements will also in general not be well-received. Singaporeans have a tense relationship with their cultural identity. On the one hand, Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was reportedly proud of being called "the best bloody Englishman east of Suez"; on the other, there is an understandable desire to display a pride for genuinely Singaporean cultural aspects including food. One area in which this tension manifests is the use of Singlish, which is officially discouraged by the government through its "Speak Good English Campaign", but is often employed deliberately by all strata of society as a means to display "Singaporean-ness". Tread lightly in these fields and be respectful. ===Visiting homes=== If invited to somebody's house, always remove your shoes before you enter as most Singaporeans do not wear their shoes at home. Socks are perfectly acceptable though, as long as they are not excessively soiled. Some households may provide slippers in the bathroom, but these are generally not meant to be worn anywhere else. Beware of taboos if bringing gifts. Any products (food or otherwise) involving animals may cause offence and are best avoided, as are white flowers (usually reserved for funerals). Knives and clocks are also symbols of cutting ties and death, respectively, and some Chinese are superstitious about the number four. In Singapore, it is considered rude to open a gift in front of the person who gave it to you. Instead, wait until the person has left and open it in private. Many Singaporean Muslims and some Hindus abstain from alcohol. ===Business=== [[File:Singapore Skyline in the Early Morning.JPG|thumb|Singapore skyline]] Singaporeans are punctual, so show up on time. The standard greeting is a firm handshake. However, conservative Muslims avoid touching the opposite sex, so a man meeting a Malay woman should let her offer her hand first and a woman meeting a Malay man should wait for him to offer his hand. If they opt to place their hand on the heart and bow slightly instead, just follow suit. Singaporeans generally do not hug, especially if it is someone they have just met, and doing so would probably make your host feel awkward, though the other person will probably be too polite to say anything as saving face is a major Asian value. For men, standard business attire is a long-sleeved shirt and a tie, although the tie is often omitted, the shirt's collar button opened instead. Jackets are rarely worn because it is too hot most of the time. Women usually wear Western business attire, but a few prefer Malay-style ''kebaya'' and ''sarong'', Chinese-style ''cheongsam'', or Indian-style ''sari''. Business cards are always exchanged when people meet for business for the first time: hold yours with ''both hands'' by the top corners, so the text faces the recipient, while simultaneously receiving theirs. (This sounds more complicated than it is.) Never give out or receive a business card with only one hand, as it is considered to be very disrespectful. Study the cards you receive and feel free to ask questions; when you are finished, place them on the table in front of you, ''not'' in a shirt pocket or wallet, and do not write on them (some may find it disrespectful). Business gifts are generally frowned on as they smell of bribery. Small talk and bringing up the subject indirectly are neither necessary nor expected. Most meetings get straight down to business. ==Connect== ===By phone=== The international telephone country code for Singapore is '''65'''. There are three main telecommunication providers in Singapore: '''[http://www.singtel.com/ Singtel]''', '''[http://www.starhub.com/ StarHub]''' and '''[http://www.m1.com.sg/ MobileOne (M1)]''' , plus an ever-changing plethora of minor operators piggybacking on the big players' networks, most of which are only accessible to people in Singapore long-term as they will not accept a foreign passport on its own. Phone numbers in Singapore have the format <code>+65 6396 0605</code> where "65" is the country code for Singapore. Due to the small area of Singapore, there are no area codes. Any number starting with <code>8</code> or <code>9</code> is a mobile phone, while numbers starting with <code>6</code> are fixed lines (usually businesses). Toll free numbers start with <code>800</code>, and usually cannot be dialed from outside the country. '''Mobile phones''' are carried by almost everyone in Singapore, including many young children, and coverage is generally excellent throughout the country. Prepaid SIM cards are sold in 7-Eleven convenience stores, phone shops and currency exchange counters, just bring your own phone or buy a cheap used handset in Singapore. You will need to show an international passport or Singapore ID to sign up. Basic plans including 1 GB or of data start from only $4 for 30 days. If you're planning to continue to nearby countries, every carrier has their own options for international roaming, some more affordable than others. Singtel has [https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/mobile/prepaid-plans/hi-dataroam-packs hi!DataRoam] at a relatively high $5/100MB for Malaysia and Australia, and either $10 or $20 per GB in select other countries. M1 pricing starts at $5 for 1 GB for 3 days in Malaysia. Starhub is the roaming-friendliest; their [https://www.starhub.com/personal/mobile/mobile-phones-plans/prepaid-cards/happy-roam.html Happy Roam] policy means that domestic data plans can be used in any of their Happy Roam destinations at no extra cost. Additionally, all of these carriers now have starter packs that include a small allowance of roaming data in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as certain countries beyond (check with the carrier you're purchasing from). In northern Singapore near Malaysia (e.g. Woodlands, Sungei Buloh, Pulau Ubin), your phone may automatically switch to a Malaysian network, incurring international roaming charges even though you haven't physically left Singapore. Check the operating network (or switch to manual network selection) before you call or browse, disable roaming on your device, or pay a little extra at the beginning for a SIM that includes some roaming allowances. ===By net=== '''Free WiFi''' is standard at paid accommodations, and public WiFi is common but not everywhere. Many, but not all, free public WiFi networks require you to register your phone number and receive a verification text message (SMS) - they do not require a Singapore number, so if your phone has roaming service from another country this might still work. A few networks ask for your phone number or email but do not require you to verify it. For free public WiFi without a complicated sign-in, try local shopping centres (though not all have it) and the Gardens by the Bay. Singapore has a nationwide free '''Wireless@SG''' system, with hotspots at many public locations like MRT stations. The network can be used even without a SIM card, but it does require signing up and downloading the official [https://www.imda.gov.sg/programme-listing/Wireless-At-SG/Wireless-at-SG-for-Consumers Wireless@SGx app]. '''Internet cafes''' charging around $2/hr can be found here and there, but are slowly dying off since almost all locals have broadband Internet access at home, work, and/or school. Head to [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] or [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] if you need to get on-line, or check out the top floors of many suburban malls, which feature Internet cafes doubling as on-line gaming parlours. Alternatively, [http://www.nlb.gov.sg/ all public libraries] offer cheap Internet access ($0.03/min or $1.80/hr), but you need to jump through registration hoops to get access. '''Internet censorship in Singapore''' is generally fairly minimal, with one notable exception: most major porn sites are blocked. ===By mail=== '''[http://www.singpost.com.sg/ SingPost]''' has offices throughout the island, generally open M-F 8:30AM-5PM, 08:30-13;00 Sa 8:30AM-5PM, closed Sundays. The Changi Airport T2 (transit side) Post Office is open daily 6AM-midnight, while the 1 Killeney Rd branch is open M-F until 9PM and Su 9AM-4PM. Service is fast and reliable. A postcard to anywhere in the world costs 50 cents, and postage labels can also be purchased from the self-service SAM machines found in many MRT stations. Small packets up to 2&nbsp;kg cost $3.50/100 g for airmail, or $1/100 g for surface mail. For larger packages, [http://www.dhl.com.sg/ DHL] may offer competitive rates. ==Cope== ===Electricity=== Singapore uses the British BS 1363 three-pin rectangular socket (230 V/50&nbsp;Hz). Plug adaptors are available at any hardware store. ===Embassies and High Commissions=== Singapore is a good place to obtain regional visas. The [http://www.mfa.gov.sg Ministry of Foreign Affairs] maintains a complete searchable database of diplomatic institutions. {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Angola}} {{listing | name=Angola | url= | email= | address=9 Temasek Blvd, #44-03 Suntec Tower 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6341 9360 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Argentina}} {{listing | name=Argentina | url=https://esing.cancilleria.gob.ar/en | email=esing@mrecic.gov.ar | address=7 Temasek Boulevard, #15-03 Suntec Tower One | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6887 9808 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6887 9809 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.australia.org.sg | email= | address=25 Napier Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6836 4100 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6737 5481 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url=http://www.advantageaustria.org/sg | email= | address=600 N Bridge Rd #24-04 / 05 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6396 6350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Barbados}} {{listing | name=Barbados | url= | email= | address=1 Fullerton Rd, #02-01 One Fullerton | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6408 3876 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh | alt= | url=http://www.bdhc.sg/ | email= | address=91, Bencoolen St, #06-01, Sunshine Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6255 0075 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url= | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #44-04 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6323 9345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url=http://www.diplomatie.be/singapore/ | email= | address=8 Shenton Way, #14-01, Temasek Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Belize}} {{listing | name=Belize | url= | email= | address=101 Cecil Street, #22-01 Tong Eng Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 4312 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://cingapura.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #09-05 & 10-05 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 9365 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Brunei}} {{listing | name=Brunei Darussalam | url= | email= | address=325 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6733 9055,+65 6733 0664,+65 6733 2457 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cambodia}} {{listing | name=Cambodia | url= | email= | address=400 Orchard Rd, #10-03/04 Orchard Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6341 9785 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cameroon}} {{listing | name=Cameroon | url= | email= | address=63 Robinson Rd, Afro Asia Bldg #02-00 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6222 5555 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada | url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/singapore-singapour/index.aspx?lang=eng | email=spore@international.gc.ca | address=One George St, #11-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6854 5900 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6854 5930 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Chile}} {{listing | name=Chile | url= | email= | address=105 Cecil St, #25-00 The Octagon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6223 8577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://www.chinaembassy.org.sg | email=chinaemb_sg@mfa.gov.cn | address=150 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6418 0252 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6418 0250 | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the separate Chinese Visa Application Service Center (see below). | wikidata=}} **{{listing | name=Chinese Visa Application Service Center | alt= | url=https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/ | email=singaporecentre@visaforchina.org | address=80 Robinson Road, #16-01/02/02A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6713 9380 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6226 0852 | hours= | price= | content=Also handles Hong Kong/Macau visas. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url= | email= | address=9 Raffles Pl, #58-00 Republic Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6823 1367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Comoros}} {{listing | name=Comoros | url= | email= | address=55 Cairnhill Rd, #06-05 Cairnhill Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 1815 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Democratic Republic of the Congo}} {{listing | name=Democratic Republic of Congo | url= | email= | address=1 N Bridge Rd, High Street Centre #B1-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6339 5449 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Costa Rica}} {{listing | name=Costa Rica | url=http://www.embassycrsg.com/ | email= | address=271 Bukit Timah Rd, #04-08 Balmoral Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6738 0566 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Cote d'Ivoire}} {{listing | name=Côte d'Ivoire | url= | email= | address=1 Maritime Sq, #09-43 World Trade Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6278 8666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cyprus}} {{listing | name=Cyprus | url= | email= | address=One Raffles Quay, #19-01 N Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6507 8125 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://www.singapore.um.dk/ | email=sinamb@um.dk | address=101 Thomson Rd, #13-01/02 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by VFS Global (see below). | wikidata=}} **{{listing | name=VFS Global | url=https://www.vfsglobal.com/Denmark/Singapore/ | email=info.dnsin@vfshelpline.com | address=79 Anson Road, #15-02 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6226 0915 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also handles visa applications for Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Djibouti}} {{listing | name=Djibouti | url= | email= | address=30 Gul Crescent Jurong | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6862 3574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Timor-Leste}} {{listing | name=East Timor | url=http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=142&lang=en#sg | email=timorleste.singapore2010@gmail.com | address=3 Killiney Road, #04-09 Winsland House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 6318 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6235 9218 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Egypt}} {{listing | name=Egypt | url=http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Singapore/Pages/default.aspx | email= | address=75 Grange Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 1881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Estonia | url= | email= | address=5 Shenton Way, #24-01 UIC Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6387 7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.org.sg/Public/Default.aspx | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #21-03 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6254 4042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=http://www.ambafrance-sg.org | email= | address=101-103 Cluny Park Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6880 7800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ghana}} {{listing | name=Ghana | url= | email= | address=Lum Chang Holdings Limited, 1 Selegie Rd, #06-02, Paradiz Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 627 38888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url=http://www.singapur.diplo.de/ | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #12-00 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 9817 0414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=61B Duxton Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 2364 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary | alt= | url=https://szingapur.mfa.gov.hu/eng | email= | address=250 N Bridge Rd, #29-01 Raffles City Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6883 0882 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Iceland | alt=Honorary Consulate | url=https://www.government.is/ministries/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-missions/office/?itemid=407da80d-f204-11e7-9423-005056bc530c | email=prakash.pillai@clyde.com.sg | address=12 Marina Boulevard, #30-03 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6544 6500 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6544 6501 | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=http://www.hcisingapore.gov.in/ | email= | address=31 Grange Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 6777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Warning: Only issues visas to residents of Singapore. All visa applications are handled by BLS International (see below). | wikidata=}} ** {{listing | type=listing | name=BLS International Services S Pte Ltd — CBD Area | alt= | url=https://www.blsindia.sg/ | email=info@blsindia.sg | address=10 Anson Road, #30-08 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3163 5611, +65 3163 2615 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} ** {{listing | type=listing | name=BLS International Services S Pte Ltd — Little India | alt= | url=https://www.blsindia.sg/ | email=info@blsindia.sg | address=10 Jalan Besar, #14-02/04/05 Sim Lim Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 3163 5611, +65 3163 2615 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=http://www.kemlu.go.id/ | email= | address=7 Chatsworth Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 7422 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | url=http://www.embassyofireland.sg | email= | address=541 Orchard Rd, #08-00 Liat Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 3430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Israel}} {{listing | name=Israel | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.il | email= | address=24 Stevens Close | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6834 9200, +65 68349212 (24 hr) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Italy | alt= | url=http://www.ambsingapore.esteri.it | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #27-02/03 United Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 6022,+65 6253 8429 (/4340 consular), +65 90629004 (Emergency) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Jamaica}} {{listing | name=Jamaica | url= | email= | address=Resource Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd, #28-00 Shenton Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6227 7855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/ | email= | address=16 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 8855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Kazakhstan}} {{listing | name=Kazakhstan | url= | email= | address=10 Collyer Quay, #13-10/10A Ocean Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6536 6100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|North Korea}} {{listing | name=DPR Korea | url= | email= | address=7500 Beach Rd, #09-320 The Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6440 3498 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Republic of Korea | alt= | url=http://sgp.mofa.go.kr/english/as/sgp/main/index.jsp | email= | address=47 Scotts Rd, #08-00 Goldbell Towers (chancery), #05-01 Goldbell Towers (consular) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6256 1188 (chancery), +65 6256 1188 (consular) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kuwait}} {{listing | name=Kuwait | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Ste 3108, 7 Raffles Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6884 7401 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Laos}} {{listing | name=Laos | url= | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #10-01 United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6250 6044, +65 6250 6741 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Lebanon}} {{listing | name=Lebanon | url= | email= | address=3 Temasek Avenue, #31-02, Centennial Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6333 1614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing | name=Lithuania | url= | email= | address=151 Chin Swee Rd, #04-02 Manhattan House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 2153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing | name=Luxembourg | url= | email= | address=1 Pickering St, #16-01 Great Eastern Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6248 2218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Madagascar}} {{listing | name=Madagascar | url= | email= | address=1003 Technopreneur Centre, #04-01 Bukit Merah Central | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6223 1316 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia | url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home | email= | address=301 Jervois Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 0111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Maldives}} {{listing | name=Maldives | url=http://www.maldiveshighcommission.sg | email= | address=101 Thomson Rd, #30-01A United Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6720 9012 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mali}} {{listing | name=Mali | url= | email= | address=101 Cecil St, #22-08/09 Tong Eng Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Malta}} {{listing | name=Malta | url= | email= | address=c/o Sinoda Shipping Agency Pte Ltd, 10 Anson Rd, #15-01/02 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6324 2060 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mauritius}} {{listing | name=Mauritius | url= | email= | address=400 Orchard Rd, #09-01 Orchard Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 2412 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | alt= | url=https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/singapur/ | email= | address=152 Beach Rd, #06-07/08, Gateway E | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6298 2678 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing | name=Monaco | url= | email= | address=720 Mountbatten Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6887 4686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Mongolia}} {{listing | name=Mongolia | url= | email= | address=600 North Bridge Rd, #24-08 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6348 0745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Morocco}} {{listing | name=Morocco | url= | email= | address=300 Beach Rd, #02-01 The Concourse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6392 9881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Myanmar}} {{listing | name=Myanmar | url=http://www.myanmarembassy.sg/ | email= | address=15 St Martin's Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6735 0209 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Nepal}} {{listing | name=Nepal | url= | email= | address=1 North Bridge Rd, #18-5 High Street Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6339 9967 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | alt= | url=https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/your-country-and-the-netherlands/singapore/about-us/netherlands-embassy-in-singapore | email= | address=541 Orchard Rd, #13-01 Liat Towers | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 1155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing | name=New Zealand | url=http://www.nzembassy.com/singapore | email=enquiries@nz-high-com.org.sg | address=One George Street, #21-04 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 9966 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6536 8180 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Nigeria}} {{listing | name=Nigeria | url= | email= | address=350 Orchard Road, #16-09/10 Shaw House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 1723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=http://www.norway.org.sg/ | email= | address=16 Raffles Quay, #44-01 Hong Leong Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6220 7122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Pakistan}} {{listing | name=Pakistan | url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/singapore | email= | address=1 Scotts Rd, #24-02/04 Shaw Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 6988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Palau}} {{listing | name=Palau | alt=Palau Visitors Authority Representative Office | url= | email= | address=321 Orchard Rd, Orchard Shopping Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 3239 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Panama}} {{listing | name=Panama | url= | email= | address=16 Raffles Quay, #41-06 Hong Leong Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 8677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} {{listing | name=Papua New Guinea | url= | email= | address=146 Robinson Rd, #04-01 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6221 2609 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Peru}} {{listing | name=Peru | alt= | url= | email= | address=390 Orchard Rd, #12-03 Palais Renaissance | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6738 8595 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url=http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/ | email= | address=20 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 3977 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.pl | email= | address=435 Orchard Rd #17-02/03, Wisma Atria | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 9478 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | url= | email= | address=143 Cecil St, #06-02 GB Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 2256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Qatar}} {{listing | name=Qatar | url= | email= | address=8 Temasek Blvd, #41-02 Suntec Tower 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6593 9900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://singapore.mae.ro/en | email=singapore@mae.ro | address=King’s Centre #03 – 04/05, 390 Havelock Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 67355023 | tollfree= | fax=+65 67355021 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url=http://www.singapore.mid.ru/ | email= | address=51 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 1832 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Samoa}} {{listing | name=Samoa | url= | email= | address=Asiaciti management Pte Ltd, 3 Raffles Pl, #09-01, Bharat Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6533 2611 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} {{listing | name=Saudi Arabia | url=http://www.mofa.gov.sa | email= | address=10 Nassim Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 5878 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Seychelles}} {{listing | name=Seychelles | url= | email= | address=22 Cavenagh Rd, #01-17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6732 2202 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Slovakia}} {{listing | name=Slovakia | url= | email= | address=200 Cantonment Rd, #09-01 Southpoint | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6236 6111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Slovenia}} {{listing | name=Slovenia | url= | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #32-00 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6239 7522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|South Africa}} {{listing | name=South Africa | alt= | url=http://www.dirco.gov.za/singapore/ | email= | address=15F Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6540 1177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | url= | email= | address=7 Temasek Blvd, #39-01A Suntec Tower 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6333 3035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing | name=Sri Lanka | url=http://www.lanka.com.sg/ | email= | address=#13-07/12 Goldhill Plaza, 51 Newton Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6254 4595-7 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Sweden | url=http://www.swedenabroad.com/Start____7360.aspx | email= | address=111 Somerset Rd, #05-01 Singapore Power Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6415 9720 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visa applications are handled by the Danish embassy. | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | url=http://www.eda.admin.ch/singapore | email= | address=1 Swiss Club Link | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6468 5788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | alt=Taipei Representative Office in Singapore | url=http://www.roc-taiwan.org/SG | email= | address=460 Alexandra Rd, #23-00 PSA Bldg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6278 6511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Thailand}} {{listing | name=Thailand | alt= | url=http://www.thaiembassy.sg/ | email= | address=370 Orchard Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 2475 (main), +65 6737 2158, +65 6736 2644 (consular) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tonga}} {{listing | name=Tonga | url= | email= | address=19 Bilai Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6448 6882 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia | url= | email= | address=15 Scotts Rd, #07-00 Thong Teck Building | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6737 7544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Turkey}} {{listing | name=Turkey | url=http://singapur.be.mfa.gov.tr/ | email= | address=Shenton Way 10-03, SGX Centre Tower 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6533 3390,+65 6533 3391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Tuvalu}} {{listing | name=Tuvalu | url= | email= | address=c/o Tuvalu Ship Registry Pte Ltd, 10 Anson Rd, #25-16 International Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6224 2345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Uganda}} {{listing | name=Uganda | url= | email= | address=Crocodile House, #07-00 No.3, Ubi Ave 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6749 2782 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=http://singapore.mfa.gov.ua/ | email= | address=50 Raffles Pl, #16-05 Singapore Land Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6535 6550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the United Arab Emirates}} {{listing | name=United Arab Emirates | alt= | url=https://sp.mofaic.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Embassies/Singapore/Pages/home.aspx | email= | address=600 North Bridge Rd, #09-01 Parkview Sq | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6238 8206 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk/en/ | email=consular.singapore@fco.gov.uk | address=100 Tanglin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6473 9333 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States of America | alt= | url=http://sg.usembassy.gov | email=singaporeusembassy@state.gov | address=27 Napier Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6476 9100 | tollfree= | fax=+65 6476 9340 | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Uzbekistan}} {{listing | name=Uzbekistan | alt= | url=http://singapore.mfa.uz/ | email= | address=20 Kramat Ln, #04-01 United House | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6734 3942 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Vanuatu}} {{listing | name=Vanuatu | url= | email= | address=6001 Beach Rd, #21-08 Golden Mile Tower | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6235 6858 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url= | email= | address=3 Killiney Rd, #07-03 Winsland House 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6491 1172 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} * {{flag|Vietnam}} {{listing | name=Vietnam | alt= | url=https://vietnamembassy-singapore.org/en/ | email=vnemb.sg@mofa.gov.vn | address=10 Leedon Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6462 5938, +65 6462 5994 (consular) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Zambia}} {{listing | name=Zambia | url= | email= | address=627A Aljunied Rd, #01-02 BizTech Centre | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6744 2689 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= | wikidata=}} |} ===Hair cuts=== Singaporeans are particular about their hair and there is no shortage of fancy hair salons charging from $20 up for the latest Chinese popstar look. If you are willing to splurge, there is Passion Hair Salon at Palais Renaissance with celebrity hairstylist David Gan (hairstylist of Zhang Ziyi and other famous celebrities) doing the haircut. Le Salon at Ngee Ann City offers haircuts up to $2,000. The middle range hair salons in town or in the heartlands, offer haircuts with hair wash as well as other frills. Chains include Reds Hairdressing, Supercuts, Toni & Guy salons that are all over Singapore. For a more backpacker-friendly price, almost every shopping mall in Singapore has a branch of '''[http://www.ec-house.com.sg/ EC House]''' or one of its many imitators, offering fuss-free 10 min haircuts for $15, although the hairdressers are mostly happy to spend as long as necessary on your hair, within reasonable limits. Most HDB estates have barbershops which charge $5 to $10 for adults and less for students and children. ===Laundry=== Hotels can provide a one-day laundry service (at a price), whereas hostels often have communal self-service washing machines. Full-service laundry and dry cleaning shops can be found in every shopping mall; unfortunately turnaround times are usually upwards of three days unless you opt for express service. Laundromats are few and far between in Singapore so here are the locations of a few in the CBD: * {{listing | name=Systematic Laundromat | url=http://www.laundrynetwork.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6754 0277 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-late | price= | content=Laundry service with 16 outlets around Singapore. $6 for 4&nbsp;kg of laundry, either self-service or returned the next day depending on the outlet. Central branches include Centrepoint Orchard (MRT Somerset) and Robertson Walk (near Gallery Hotel). }} * {{listing | name=Wonder Wash Self-service Laundromat | url=http://www.wonderwash.com.sg/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 9786 2038 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hrs | price= | content=Totally self-service laundromat with no attendants, Various sizes of machines from 8&nbsp;kg to 20&nbsp;kg. Price starts from $4 per 8&nbsp;kg, modern and clean. }} * {{listing | name=Singapore Laundry| url=http://www.singaporelaundry.com/ | email=sales@singaporelaundry.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+65 6844 0554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hrs | price= | content=Laundry pickup delivery. Free delivery with $35 and above. }} ===Photo processing=== Practically every shopping mall has a photo shop that will print digital pictures and take passport photos. Many pharmacies and supermarkets also have self-service kiosks which print digital photos from CD, SD-card, USB drive, etc. ===Sports=== The '''[https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/ Singapore Sports Council]''' runs a chain of affordable sports facilities, often featuring fantastic outdoor 50 m pools (see [[Singapore#Swimming|Swimming]] for a list). Facilities are somewhat sparse but the prices are unbeatable, with e.g. swimming pools charging $1 for entry and access to ClubFITT gyms only $2.50. The main downside is the inconvenient location of most facilities out in the suburbs, although most are close to an MRT station and can be reached within 10-20 min from downtown. The gyms also have a total ban on bringing in any reading material (aimed at students but enforced blindly), although MP3 players are OK. Major private gym chains include '''[http://www.fitnessfirst.com.sg/ Fitness First]''', '''[http://www.goldsgym.com.sg/ Gold's Gym]''' and '''[http://www.truefitness.com.sg/ True Fitness]'''. Facilities are better and locations more central, but the prices are also much higher as non-members have to fork out steep day pass fees (around $40). Some of the '''[http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ parks]''' offer rental of bicycles and inline skates ($3–6/hr, open until 8PM). You can either rent skates, attend a skate class or send the children off to a skate camp at major parks like West Coast and East Coast Park. Especially rewarding for skaters and cyclists is the 10&nbsp;km long stretch along [[Singapore/East Coast|East Coast Park]] with a paved track and lots of rental shops, bars and cafes around the McDonald's. There are toilets and showers along the track. Furthermore every park has a couple of fitness stations. ===Television=== Free-to-air digital terrestrial televisions (DTT) are readily available at all sides of Singapore, though most houses and hotels have cable or internet protocol TV that enable them to get more channels. The four official languages of Singapore each gets at least one TV station, and the main news at night for each language is always subtitled to the respective languages. All TV channels are owned by the state-owned Mediacorp, as such news contents, especially from Singapore, generally do not differ much between channels. Due to its proximity to Indonesia and Malaysia, antennas can also receive channels from both countries. Foreign news channels such as the BBC, CNN and CNBC are available with a pay TV subscription. The main pay TV operators in Singapore are [https://www.starhub.com/personal/tvplus/passes.html Starhub TV] and [https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/tv#Ways%20to%20watch%20TV2 Singtel TV]. DTT channels include: *'''CNA''' (formerly Channel NewsAsia), round-the-clock English news channel focusing on stories from Singapore and Asia. *'''Channel 5''', general entertainment in English, with a combination of local programmes and American series. News broadcasts at 9PM daily. Kids entertainment in the 6AM-noon and 3PM-6PM block. *'''Channel 8''', Mandarin general entertainment channel broadcasting locally produced dramas & documentaries, and news at 1PM on weekdays, 6:30PM and 10PM daily. *'''Channel U''', Mandarin channel with more famous Asian dramas. *'''Vasantham''', Tamil general entertainment channel, locally produced dramas and Bollywood or Kollywood movies. News broadcasts at 8:30PM daily. *'''Suria''', Malay general entertainment channel from local productions, Malaysia, and Indonesia. News broadcasts at daily at 8PM. ===Newspapers=== Singapore regularly scrapes the bottom of press freedom rankings, and all local newspapers in Singapore are published by the state-owned Singapore Press Holdings. That being said, they generally do provide reasonably balanced coverage of hard news. The main English-language newspaper is '''[https://www.straitstimes.com The Straits Times]''', which is published every Monday to Saturday, with '''The Sunday Times''' filling in on Sunday. '''[http://www.businesstimes.com.sg Business Times]''' focuses on business and financial news. Papers are also available in Singapore's three other official languages, with '''[http://www.zaobao.com.sg Lianhe Zaobao]''' (联合早报) being the main Chinese newspaper, '''[http://www.beritaharian.sg Berita Harian]''' (or '''Berita Minggu''' on Sunday) being the main Malay newspaper, and '''[http://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg Tamil Murasu]''' (தமிழ் முரசு) being the main Tamil newspaper. ===Weather=== If you are travelling to Singapore, be sure to carry the following: * '''Sun glasses''' - Singapore is usually bright and sunny. * '''Umbrella''' - Be sure to carry an umbrella in your luggage, as there is some precipitation throughout the year. However, the rain usually does not last long. * '''Sun block/sun screen''' - If you plan to go out during the day, it is advisable to apply sun block as it is mostly sunny throughout the year. The ultraviolet index (UVI) is usually very high in the afternoon when it is sunny. Please see [http://www.nea.gov.sg/weather-climate/weather-information/uvindex NEA's website on ultraviolet index] for more information. * '''Shorts/Half Pants''' - Singapore can get real warm. Although air-conditioning is available in all public transports and almost all internal areas, it is advisable to carry some light clothing. Some places of worship may require visitors to dress conservatively. * '''Cotton or dri-fit shirts''' - Wear comfortable shirts that can let the air flow through. * '''Slippers''' - Singaporeans love to wear slippers (called "flip-flops" in the United States, "thongs" in Australia or "jandals" in New Zealand). Be sure to carry a pair, just to blend in. Try sandals if you're not used to flip flops, but beware that in some formal establishments (e.g. catching a show at Esplanade), no flip flops, sandals, or shorts are allowed. * '''Sweater''' - the cinemas', shopping malls' and museums' air conditioning can get cold, though usually this is a welcome relief from the heat. ==Go next== Singapore makes a good base for exploring [[Southeast Asia|South-East Asia]], with nearly all of the region's countries and their main tourist destinations &mdash; including [[Bangkok]], [[Phuket]], [[Angkor Wat]], [[Ho Chi Minh City]] and [[Bali]] &mdash; under 2&nbsp;hr away by plane. Thanks to budget carriers, Singapore is an excellent place for catching cheap flights to China and India. Singapore also has direct flights to many of the smaller cities in [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]] and [[Thailand]], which can be convenient points of entry if you wish to skip the ever-present queues and touts at their main airports. For day or weekend trips from Singapore, the following are popular: * [[Batam]] &mdash; The nearest Indonesian island to Singapore, just a short ferry trip away. Mainly industrial and infamous for its vice trade, but has some resorts. * [[Bintan]] &mdash; Indonesian island just 55&nbsp;min away by ferry, offering both high-end resorts and the "real Indonesia" experience. * [[Johor Bahru]] &mdash; Malaysian city just across the Causeway. Just 20&nbsp;min by bus 950 from Woodlands Bus Interchange. Not much to look at, but popular for cheap eating, shopping and Legoland Malaysia. * [[Kuala Lumpur]] &mdash; Malaysia's vibrant capital. 45&nbsp;min by plane, 4&ndash;5&nbsp;hr by bus or overnight by train. * [[Malacca]] &mdash; Once one of the three Straits Settlements, now a sleepy colonial town. 3&ndash;4&nbsp;hr by bus, although it might take a little longer due to border security. * [[Tioman]] &mdash; The nearest of Malaysia's [[East Coast (Malaysia)|East Coast]] paradise islands, reachable by bus & ferry or plane. For those who can afford more time to travel, here are several destinations popular among Singaporeans: * [[Bali]] &mdash; One of Indonesia's biggest tourist draws with its nice beaches and good food. About 2.5&nbsp;hr away by plane. * [[Bangkok]] &mdash; Thailand's capital and considered a food, shopping, and clubbing paradise by many Singaporeans. It is less than 2&nbsp;hr flight away, or 2&nbsp;nights by train, assuming you don't stop off in [[Kuala Lumpur]] or Butterworth (for [[Penang]]). * [[Phuket]] &mdash; One of the largest islands in Thailand, is another popular destination for Singaporeans. It offers a great weekend getaway and is less than 2&nbsp;hr flight away. Relatively cheaper than Singapore, it is a great destination to hang around. * [[Ipoh]] &mdash; The capital of the Malaysian state of Perak, it is famous among Singaporeans for its food. 7&ndash;8&nbsp;hr away by coach, or 1&nbsp;hr by turboprop flight. * [[Langkawi]] &mdash; An island in the Malaysian state of Kedah, just south of the Thai border, famed for endless beaches. Just over an hour by plane. * [[Penang]] &mdash; One of the Straits Settlements, with a rich history and fabulous food. About 12&nbsp;hr away by coach, or 1&nbsp;hr if you choose to fly. Also popular for its medical tourism. {{starcountry}} {{isPartOf|Southeast Asia}} {{geo|1.29|103.82|zoom=11|layer=M}} {{related|Southern Ridges Walk}} {{related|Three days in Singapore}} {{hasDocent|The_dog2}} rnzmgfdx9gi72krgszcw4ai4nim6yr0 0 33366 4491824 4485809 2022-07-28T14:08:19Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Southhampton_Wikivoyage_banner.jpg|Southmapton from Dibden Bay|disambig=yes}} '''[https://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/ Southampton]''' is the largest city in [[Hampshire]], on the south coast of [[England]]. A busy cruise ship and container port, Southampton is the European end of the last Transatlantic [[ocean liner]] route, the ''Queen Mary II'' to New York, and in 1912 was the point of departure for the ''[[RMS Titanic|Titanic]]''. ==Understand== Southampton has been a settlement since Roman and Saxon times. In Saxon times the town was known as '''Hamwic'''. The Roman ruins are situated in a suburb called Bitterne Manor - which was known as '''Clausentum''' in Roman times. Its privileged position on England's south coast made it Britain's premier trading post. The town became walled in the medieval era, and some remnants of these defences remain throughout the city, most notably the Bargate in the middle of the city centre. Southampton was devastated by bombing during the Second World War, meaning that much of the city and its heritage was destroyed. As such the town and its architecture has quite a modern feel to it. Southampton has grown rapidly and is the largest city in Hampshire. The two universities (Solent University and the University of Southampton) mean that there is a large student population. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Airport|url=http://www.southamptonairport.com/|wikidata=|lat=50.9503|long=-1.3567}} ({{IATA|SOU}}), a short distance to the north in [[Eastleigh (Hampshire)|Eastleigh]], receives regular services from many airports across the British Isles, including [[BFS|Belfast City]], [[DUB|Dublin]], [[EDI|Edinburgh]], [[MAN|Manchester]], and the three main [[Channel Islands#By plane|Channel Islands]]. KLM operate a year-round feeder service from their hub at [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], but other services from continental Europe are seasonal. A railway station adjacent to the airport is served by regular trains into Southampton Central; the journey takes about 8 min. National rail connections include [[Bournemouth]] (45 min), [[Reading (England)|Reading]] (45 min), [[London]]&nbsp;Waterloo (1 hr 15 min), [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] New Street (2 hr 30 min) and [[Manchester]] Piccadilly (4 hr). Much bigger airports are within easy reach of Southampton by rail, car or bus. The most convenient are: * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}) is the UK's largest airport, and Europe's primary international hub. It is about 60 miles drive from Southampton via the M4 (''westbound''), M25 (''anti-clockwise'') and the M3 (''southbound''). There is a [http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains/TravelInformation/RailLinks/_HeathrowWokingRailAir.htm RailAir] coach service to [[Woking]] station, where mainline trains to Southampton can be boarded. National Express offers scheduled bus service from the Central Bus Station at Heathrow, between Terminals 2 and 3, to Southampton Coach Station. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LGW}}) is the UK's third largest airport. It is about {{mile|80}} drive from Southampton via the M23 (''northbound''), M25 (''clockwise'') and M3 (''southbound'') motorways. Monday to Saturday there is an hourly direct train service to Southampton from a rail station in the airport terminal complex, taking just under 2 hours; on Sundays at least one transfer is necessary resulting in travel times between 2 and 2½ hours. * '''[[Stansted]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}) and Luton ({{IATA|LTN}}), both north of London, have a good range of budget flights but are harder to reach from Southampton: you either have to crawl around on the congested M25, or take a train into London then out again. * Bournemouth Airport ({{IATA|BOH}}) is {{mile|30}} west of Southampton along the M27 and A31. It only has a few holiday flights to the Med. ===By train=== ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' Southampton's main station is {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Central|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SOU.aspx|lat=50.9075|long=-1.4141}}, on the north-west edge of the city centre. The station has entrances from Blechynden Terrace (north side) and the Western Esplanade (south side), with both providing equal access to concourse and all platforms. From the station, it is a short walk to the city centre, or you can use the free CityLink bus service, which runs every 15–30 minutes during the day and up to about 8PM. The CityLink bus runs from the station via the Westquay shopping centre to Town Quay, where the catamaran to the [[Isle of Wight]] and the ferry to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] depart. '''[http://www.southwesternrailway.com South Western Railway]''' run every 30 min to Southampton from [[London Waterloo]] via [[Basingstoke]] and [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]], as well as from [[Portsmouth]] and the towns between them along the south coast. Many of these trains continue beyond Southampton to [[Bournemouth]] and [[Weymouth]] via the [[New Forest]]. '''[http://www.southernrailway.com Southern Railway]''' run services via a longer and slower route from [[London Victoria]], but have the advantage of serving London Gatwick airport on the way. '''[http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk CrossCountry]''' run longer distance services from the north of [[England]] via [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Reading (England)|Reading]]. '''[http://www.gwr.com Great Western Railway]''' runs services from [[Cardiff]], [[Bristol]] and [[Bath (England)|Bath]] via [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]]. '''Local''' rail connections to nearby towns are described at [http://www.threeriversrail.com Three Rivers Rail] Train times can be found on [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk National Rail] or by calling 08457 48 49 50 from anywhere in the UK. ===By car=== The M3 links Southampton with the M25 and [[London]]. The M27 leads west towards [[Bournemouth]] and the [[West England|West Country]], and east along the coast towards [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]] and the rest of the south of England. Car parking is relatively easy with many pay-and-display sites in the city centre. There are also car parks that are free up to 2 hours, and if you're willing to park a little further out you can find free on-street parking. During the period of the Boat Show there is a Park-and-Ride scheme operating from Junction 1 of the M271 motorway with frequent buses to the show entrance. There is also a Park and Ride for ticket holders to Southampton Football Club matches. This is easily found and well signposted from Junction 8 of the M27. For more information on either of the Park-and-Ride schemes see [http://www.parkandride.net/southampton/southampton_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.megabus.com Megabus]''' run a twice daily bus service from [[London]] Victoria Coach Station to Southampton from £1.50 for the cost of a single ticket. '''[http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express]''' also run a regular coach service direct to/from the Southampton Coach Station from/to [[London]] Victoria Coach Station as well as from/to the Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station. Ticket prices may be as low as £20 for a scheduled return. The '''[http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/travel-connections/bus-connections/citylink/ Quayconnect]''' bus service costing £1 runs every 15 minutes between '''Southampton Central Station''' and '''Town Quay''' via the city centre. This service is free for National Rail, National Express and Red Funnel ticket holders, as well as Senior Citizen bus pass holders. ===By taxi=== Southampton-based taxi companies providing long distance transfers from major airports, towns, bus and rail stations to Southampton: [http://www.ats-taxi-southampton.co.uk ATS Taxis], [http://www.westquaycars.com/ West Quay Cars], [https://urbantaxi.uk/ URBAN Taxi], [http://www.jewels-airport-transfers.co.uk/ Jewels Airport Transfers], [http://www.sotontaxi.com/ Soton Taxi], [http://www.southamptonairporttransfer.co.uk/ Southampton Airport Transfer Taxi], [http://www.southamptontaxis.net/ Southampton Taxi Co], and [http://www.newforesttaxi.com/ New Forest Taxi] provide online taxi booking facility. ===By boat=== Southampton is a busy port city, and as such has sea links to countries around the world, however the port is mainly used for freight container ships and cruises. There are no international ferry services: these call in [[Portsmouth]] about {{mile|20}} to the east. However, regular vehicle and passenger ferries operate to Southampton from [[Cowes]] on the nearby [[Isle of Wight]] and the village of [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] in the New Forest. Southampton is also Cunard's main port, being the eastern end of ''Queen Mary 2''’s transatlantic liner service to and from [[New York City]]. Cunard also serves other destinations. ==Get around== {{mapframe|50.922|-1.405|zoom=12}} '''[http://www.myjourneysouthampton.com/ My Journey]''' is a website funded by the Department of Transport as a hub for travel information in and around Southampton. ===On foot=== Southampton City Centre is fairly spread out along a north-south axis, however it is easily possible to walk from the popular Bedford Place student area on the Northern fringe of the central area to the waterfront, much of the route being pedestrianised. ===By bike=== Southampton has a few dedicated cycle routes; they are not particularly well linked but cyclists should not have a problem navigating the city centre. The city centre is mostly flat; Hampshire tends to undulate. [http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map?searchtype=search&searchkey=Southampton Sustrans Cycle Map] ===By bus=== Southampton has a good network of bus services, with some principal services operating as often as every 7 minutes during the day. Most of the services radiate out from the city centre but there are also some cross-city routes. Some services also extend to settlements outside the city. Buses accept cash (also giving change) and contactless card payment. *'''[http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk Bluestar] (formerly Solent Blue Line)''' *'''[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/hampshire/home/index.php First]''' *'''[http://xelabus.info Xelabus]''' *'''[http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk Uni-link]''' *'''[http://wheelerstravel.co.uk Wheelers Connect]''' *'''[http://www.salisburyreds.co.uk Salisbury Reds]''' ===By train=== Southampton's main station is Southampton Central, on the north-west edge of the city centre. Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh are all served by regular trains on the South West mainline. Other stations in Southampton receive only less-regular stopping services, these stations are Redbridge, Millbrook, St Denys, Swaythling, Bitterne, Woolston, and Sholing. ==See== [[File:The Bargate Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 22098.jpg | thumb | 300px | The Bargate, built 1180 ]] * {{see | name=Bargate | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9027 | long=-1.4042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bargate | image=Southampton-Bargate.jpg | wikidata=Q4860547 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=A medieval gatehouse, built about 1180 and extended in 1320, now sits slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre. The Bargate is also the beginning of the original [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf '''Old Town Walk''' (pdf)]; see '''Do''' below. }} * {{marker | name=Central Parks | type=see | lat=50.9068 | long=-1.4040 }}, established in the 19th century, form a line through mid-city. South to north these are Hoglands Park, Houndwell Park, Pamerston Park, East Park and Watts Park. At the top end of East Park near the Guildhall and Art Gallery, note the two memorials to those lost aboard ''Titanic'': one for the engineers and one for the musicians. ===Art galleries=== * {{see | name=Southampton City Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.southamptoncityartgallery.com/ | email=art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk | address=Commercial Road, SO14 7LP | lat=50.9085 | long=-1.4065 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834536 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Southampton City Art Gallery | image=Fountain and entrance to Central Library and Art Gallery, Southampton Civic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 25185.jpg | wikidata=Q7569107 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries. }} * {{see | name=Showcase Gallery | alt=formerly Millais Gallery | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains the work of up and coming artists and designers. }} * {{see | name=The Bargate Monument Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=The Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as a contemporary art gallery and home to the arts organisation A Space. }} * {{see | name=John Hansard Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.jhg.art/ | email=info@hansardgallery.org.uk | address=Studio 144, 142-144 Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU | lat=50.9362 | long=-1.3994 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 592158 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=John Hansard Gallery | wikidata=Q6237656 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops. }} * '''[http://godshousetower.org.uk/ God's House Tower],''' a 13th century gatehouse through the city walls, is expected to open as an arts centre in May 2021. It's on Town Quay by the foot of the ferry pier. ====Museums==== *{{see | name=SeaCity Museum | alt= | url=https://seacitymuseum.co.uk/ | email=museums@southampton.gov.uk | address=Civic Centre, Havelock Rd., SO14 7FY | lat=50.908 | long=-1.4077 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 833007 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £8.50; Concessions £6.00; Family (2 adults and 3 children) £25.00; Under 5s free | wikipedia=SeaCity Museum | image=SeaCity Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q7439809 | lastedit=2021-05-11 | content=Opened in 2012, SeaCity contains two main galleries: the first telling the history of Southampton through artefacts and interactive displays; the second dedicated to the voyage and sinking of the ''RMS Titanic'' and the Southampton residents who served as crew and passengers. A third space is used for temporary exhibitions, and there is also a cafe and shop. The museum is on the west facing side of the building with the entrance directly beneath the clock tower. }} * {{see | name=Medieval Merchants House | alt= | url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house/ | email= | address=58 French Street, SO14 2AT | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 221503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60 | image=Medieval Merchant's House - geograph.org.uk - 166280.jpg | wikidata=Q6806828| wikipedia=Medieval Merchant's House |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=One of the earliest surviving merchant's houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life. }} *{{see | name=Tudor House and Garden | alt= | url=http://www.tudorhouseandgarden.com/ | email=tudor.house@southampton.gov.uk | address=Bugle St., SO14 2AD | lat=50.8996 | long=-1.4059 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834242 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £4.75 | wikipedia=Tudor House and Garden | image=Tudor House, Southampton.jpg | wikidata=Q7569167 |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=Built in 1495 for Sir John Dawtry, the Controller of Customs in Southampton. }} *{{see | name=Solent Sky (Hall of Aviation) | alt= | url=http://www.spitfireonline.co.uk/ | email= | address=Albert Road South, SO14 3FR | lat=50.8979 | long=-1.3922 | directions=near Ocean Village | phone=+44 2380 635830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £6.50 | image=Solent Sky general view.JPG | wikidata=Q7557658| wikipedia=Solent Sky |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=The museum is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area. Exhibits include a Sandringham flying boat (which visitors can enter), a Spitfire, and Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes. }} ==Do== * For up to the minute information on what to do in Southampton, visit the city's [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/events '''Events & What's On'''] calendar. * Visit one of the many '''Theatres'''. * {{do | name=The Mayflower | alt= | url=http://www.mayflower.org.uk | email= | address= | lat=50.9086 | long=-1.4102 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mayflower Theatre | image=MayflowerTheatre.JPG | wikidata=Q6797243 | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=The largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals, and ballet and operatic productions. }} * {{do | name=The Nuffield Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.9360 | long=-1.3975 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=Based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama. }} * {{do | name=Turner Sims Concert Hall | alt= | url=https://www.turnersims.co.uk/ | email= | address=University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ | lat=50.9359 | long=-1.3988 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 595151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A medium-sized venue owned by the University of Southampton, which hosts frequent performances by internationally-renowned classical, jazz and world music artists. }} * {{do | name=Southampton Guildhall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9080 | long=-1.4062 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A multipurpose venue, mostly featuring touring comedy and rock acts, but also classical concerts and civic functions. }} ** Odeon Cinema at Leisureworld ** Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village has a wide choice of films. ** The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films. * {{do | name=Showcase Cinema de Lux | alt= | url=https://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/showtimes/showcase-cinema-de-lux-southampton | email= | address= | lat=50.9018 | long=-1.4076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=A multplex cinema in the new Westquay South complex. }} * '''Live music''' is at "The Brook", "The 1865" and "The Joiners". [[File:Southampton medevial walls and Catchcold Tower.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old town walls and Catchcold Tower ]] * '''Walk the Old Town Walls''' - follow the [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf signposted original course (pdf)] of the historic old town walls, gatehouses and towers, which are among the most complete in England; as around half of the original one-mile circuit still survives, including the famous '''Bargate''' at Bargate Street and High Street. * Take a walk on '''Southampton Common''' - {{acre|365}} of grass and woodland, including an Urban Wildlife Centre, paddling pool, play area and fishing lake. Very busy during summer months, and a popular afternoon hang out for students. * Take a ride on the [http://www.hytheferry.com/ '''Hythe Ferry'''] from Town Quay to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] Pier, viewing the shipping in the docks. * There are a large number of '''sailing schools''' based in and around Southampton, particularly on The Hamble. Most if not all offer courses based around the Royal Yachting Association's certificates. A start sailing weekend costs in the region of £200 for two nights and two days sailing. * '''Football:''' Southampton FC aka "The Saints" play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. Their home ground {{marker | type=do | name=St Mary's Stadium | wikidata=Q567339}} is at Britannia Rd SO14 5FP, one mile east of the city centre. In 2022 this hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. * '''[https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/ Southampton Boat Show]''' is a big event in September - the city is booked out when it's on. The next is 16-25 Sept 2022. * '''Watch cricket at''' {{marker | type=do | name=Ageas Bowl | lat=50.924 | long=-1.322 }}. This is home to Hampshire County Cricket Club, one of the 18 "First Class Counties", the top tier of English cricket. County matches normally last 3-4 days. The Ageas Bowl (formerly called the Rose Bowl) also frequently hosts international or "Test Matches", lasting up to five days. The stadium is on the northeast edge of the city, use Jct 7 of M27. * {{marker | type=do | name=Manor Farm | url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/manorfarm | lat=50.9038 | long=-1.2775}} is a large farm with many activities in nearby Bursledon. ==Learn== Southampton has two universities: the [http://www.soton.ac.uk University of Southampton] and [http://www.solent.ac.uk Southampton Solent University]. ==Buy== [[File:West Quay South with L'Osteria.jpg|thumb|Westquay South with L'Osteria]] Southampton sells itself as the shopping capital of the South Coast and the Westquay Shopping Centre does nothing to dispel you of that opinion. * {{buy | name=Westquay Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.west-quay.co.uk | email= | address=Harbour Parade, SO15 1QF | lat=50.9033 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Westquay | image=Westquay arundel circus entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q19993261 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=John Lewis and Marks & Spencer are the major draws, but there are 97 other shops happy to separate you from your hard-earned cash. An extension to this popular shopping centre, ''Westquay South'', opened in 2016-2017 and includes a 10-screen 4k Cinema, up to 20 extra restaurants and a public square. }} * {{buy | name=The Marlands | alt= | url=https://www.marlandsshoppingcentre.co.uk/ | email= | address=Civic Centre Rd, Hants, SO14 7SJ | lat=50.9060 | long=-1.4074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W F 9AM-5:30PM, Th 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Marlands Shopping Centre | image=MallMarlands26July2005.jpg | wikidata=Q6771601 | lastedit=2018-07-24 | content=A smaller shopping centre constructed to a PostModern design in 1991. The rent is lower than West Quay and hence the retailers are less salubrious. Retailers include Route One, CEX and The Disney Store. }} *'''Above Bar Street''' is the main pedestrian thoroughfare joining the shopping centres to each other with even more retailers, large and small. You won't be surprised to find that the same stores as are on most British high streets such as TK Maxx, HMV, Topshop and Primark have made this their home. Above Bar Street is also the home of special shopping events. The '''German Market''' runs in December, and the area around the Bargate has the '''Farmer's Market''' on the second Saturday of each month. A short walk to the north of Southampton's main city centre are Bedford Place and London Road. By day and night, the bars, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants are a hive of activity. Southeast of the city centre, '''Oxford Street''' hosts independent boutiques, salons, bars and restaurants and maintains a more historic feel. ==Eat== There are two main areas for eating out in Southampton; the first is Oxford Street (towards Ocean Village) and the second is around Bedford Place (just north of the city). Oxford Street has a selection of higher class (and therefore more expensive) restaurants. * {{eat | name=White Star | alt= | url=http://www.whitestartavern.co.uk | email= | address=28 Oxford St, SO14 3DJ | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.3982 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=English/traditional }} * {{eat | name=Kutis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8970 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=Indian }} * {{eat | name=La Regata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8968 | long=-1.4048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=If you are looking for sea-side eating with a touch of history. Spanish tapas restaurant in a Georgian-style building directly adjoined to the 14th-century walls, is a good choice and has views overlooking the historic Harbour House, the ferry terminal and Hythe. }} The choice in Bedford Place is rather more varied; ranging from Moroccan and Mexican at the southern end of the road through student style curry houses and a Chinese to some late night kebab and chip shops. In terms of value for money the Pride of India is one of best Indians in the city, but most of the restaurants are good value, if not exactly awe-inspiring taste-wise. Walking distance from Bedford Place is the area of town that used to be known as Hungry Hill; Commercial Road where the existence of the '''Mayflower Theatre''' has meant a thriving trade for various restaurants in pre- and post-theatre eating. Again the choice is varied although generally the quality to cost ratio is not as high as it might otherwise be; although '''Buon Gusto''' (Italian) and '''Cafe Pattaya''' (Thai) are particularly recommended. There is the usual range of fast food chains spread throughout the city; formerly '''Burger King''' and '''McDonalds''' faced each other across the Bargate like petulant children with the gate acting like a peace-making mother, but McDonalds gave up the fight and fled to the '''Westquay shopping centre''' in which you can also find a large selection of 'sit-down' restaurants like '''Pizza Hut''', '''Nando's''', '''Pizza Express''', '''Yo Sushi!''', '''Wagamama''' and '''Cafe Rouge'''. Furthermore, there are many [http://www.foodagogo.com/southampton/ takeaways in Southampton] that do delivery and allow you to pick up the food yourself. Typical meals range from £7-15. Check with your hotel/hostel if they allow food orders. ==Drink== As is to be expected of a large port with two universities, there are a lot of places to drink in Southampton. The city centre features two pubs dating from Tudor times, the Red Lion in High Street in particular is steeped in history. '''Portswood''' is the drinking area of choice for students at the university, so keep away from places like '''The Hobbit''', '''Clowns and Jesters''' ("Jesters"), '''The Gordon Arms''' and '''The Mitre''' if you want to avoid students. While The Hobbit can be studenty, it is definitely worth a look as it is a quirky pub with a massive beer garden and live music every night of the week. '''The Shooting Star''' (previously known as Kolebka) is a relaxed jazz bar with live music every Friday night. Further up on Porstwood Road, The '''Brook''' is a dedicated venue for bands. The '''Polygon''' (also referred to as "Bedford Place") is where most of the clubs and bars in the city lie, such as "Junk" (a club featuring modern dance music), "Orange Rooms" (a club/bar with a wider variety of music) and "Pop World" (a retro-themed nightclub). The '''Talking Heads''', located in The Polygon, contains a mix of students and locals and provides a good selection of live music. The '''Marina''' area has a good (albeit expensive) selection of seafront bars. The '''Red Lion''' in High Street dates back to Tudor times and is a must-see. It's usually fairly quiet as well. For those looking for something more lively, The '''Platform Tavern''' nearby on the waterfront is an excellent bet as it features live jazz and blues music and a superb selection of local real ales. '''The Angel''', next to one of the central parks, is an excellent 'local' type pub in the city centre featuring a free drinks quiz and friendly landlord. The '''Royal Oak''' nearby is also an excellent pub featuring regular live music, karaoke and quiz nights as well as drinks promotions, it is also very friendly although it can be a bit studenty. The city centre also has the usual spattering of chain pubs, including '''Slug & Lettuce''', two '''Wetherspoon's''', '''Walkabout''', '''Bar Risa''' and '''Que Pasa'''. For those looking for a more alternative atmosphere, there is also '''The Firehouse''' Nightclub, with cheap drinks, friendly staff and customers with a varied spectrum of music from metal/industrial, indie and general rock music. Outside of the city centre are the usual local pubs, some of which are excellent and others which are best avoided. The '''Park Inn''' in Shirley and the '''Wellington Arms''' and '''Waterloo Arms''' in Freemantle all have an excellent range of real ales while the '''Richmond Inn''' in Portswood is a great traditional pub with a vintage till and real ales. Nearby and next to St Denys railway station are two more excellent pubs, the '''Junction Inn''' and '''South Western Arms'''. The '''Rockstone''' in Bevois Valley is brilliant: it has a great selection of beers, whiskys and rums, and the selection of food is vast, including plenty of vegan options, ever-changing and of impeccable quality. There is a useful [http://southampton-pubs.co.uk directory] of the local '''pubs''' and '''bars''' which includes maps to find the pub and a few featured pubs as well. * {{drink | name=The Bookshop Alehouse | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BookshopAlehouse/ | email= | address=21 Portswood Rd, SO17 2ES | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-21 | content=One of a number of micropubs in Southampton. Formerly a bookshop, a full bookshelf remains from its previous existence, tba is small and friendly. The beers are changed regularly. Apart from bar snacks there is no food available, however customers can bring in their own food from a nearby takeaway. Staff will most likely give you a napkin and possibly cutlery. St Denys train station is a short walk away and buses to the city centre go right by this pub. There are several bike stands outside too. }} * {{drink | name=Muse Coffee Co. | alt= | url=https://themusecoffee.co/ | email= | address=14 Broadway, Portswood Road, SO17 2WE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-08 | content=Sells sandwiches, patisseries and cakes. They do not sell alcohol. }} ==Sleep== The Hilton Southampton provides 4-star luxury in a pleasant environment, you can expect comfortable and stylish guestrooms. the other 4 star option is the [http://www.grandharbourhotel.co.uk/ De Vere Grand Harbour] hotel. 3-star hotels are much easier to come by, [http://www.jurys-southampton-hotels.com/ the Jurys Inn] sits in the middle of a city centre roundabout, the [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1073/index.en.shtml Novotel], [https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/66/Southampton-hotel Travelodge], [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hd/soahp Holiday Inn] and [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1039/index.en.shtml Hotel Ibis] are all perfectly adequate for providing a night's sleep. If you feel the need for a less generic hotel experience, [http://www.thedolphin.co.uk/ The Dolphin] hotel and [http://www.starhotel.co.uk/ The Star] are both on the High Street in traditional coaching inn buildings and will make you feel less like you're just a commodity. If you're on the cheap, or feel like a more personal stay, then there are plenty of bed and breakfasts; most cluster around the bottom end of Hill Lane which is close to the train station. Wander out from the station's main exit (if you see Toys 'R' Us opposite you're on the wrong exit) and take the path by the left side of the HSBC office block. Hill Lane leads up the small hill from the traffic lights. Keep going up the hill until you find one worth staying at; don't forget to check the side streets too. Tourist Information will almost certainly be able to find you somewhere to stay if you're stuck (023 8083 3333). * {{sleep | name=DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton | alt= | url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-southampton-SOUHNDI/index.html | email=reservations.southampton@hilton.com | address=Bracken Place, Chilworth, SO16 3RB | lat=50.9532 | long=-1.4024 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 702700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour service | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2016-08-17 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Southampton Harbour Hotel |alt=| url=https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/ | email= | address=Ocean Village SO14 3QT | lat=50.8951 | long=-1.3928 | directions= | phone=+44 2381 103456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double £200 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Bright buzzy hotel overlooking the marina. Assistance dogs only. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Pig in the Wall | alt= | url=https://www.thepighotel.com/in-the-wall/ | email= | address=8 Western Esplanade SO14 2AZ | lat=50.8990 | long=-1.4070 | directions=By Mayflower Roundabout | phone=+44 2380 636900 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £160 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-06-07 | content=Great little hotel set into the ancient city walls. No dogs. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Woodlands Lodge | alt= | url=https://www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk/ | email= | address=Bartley Road, Southampton SO40 7GN | lat=50.9006 | long=-1.5480 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 292257 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £100 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Smart dog-friendly hotel on the edge of the New Forest. }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== Levels of crime in Southampton are fairly similar to other UK cities; serious crimes are uncommon, but alcohol-related crimes and muggings can happen. There is a strong police presence in the city centre at night time, especially around the clubs and pubs. A night bus service is available to allow people to get home safely. Pollution levels can get rather high particularly when one of the larger cruise ships is in harbor. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Samaritans | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 College Place, London Road, SO15 2FE | lat=50.9135 | long=-1.4016 | directions= | phone=0845 7 90 90 90 (extra charge number) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content= }} * {{listing | name=No Limits | alt= | url=http://www.nolimits-southampton.org.uk/ | email= | address=24a Bernard Street, SO14 3AY | lat=50.9015 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 224224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content=An information, advice and counselling service for young people in Southampton aged 13–25. }} ==Go next== *The [[New Forest]] is perfect for a walk in the countryside and is one of the nicest rural retreats in England. *[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] is a historic city and its cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. *[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] is a nearby ancient cathedral city and the former capital of England, with lots to see. *[[Portsmouth]] is Hampshire's second most populous city and has a proud naval heritage, and the £21-million Spinnaker Tower, offering great views of the South Coast. *[[Bournemouth]] in the neighbouring county of Dorset, is famous for its golden sandy beach and is perfect for a seaside getaway, shopping and the nightlife. *The [[Isle of Wight]] has many beaches and attractions to visit. *The [[Eastleigh|Borough of Eastleigh]] has many small villages and hamlets. {{routebox | image1=AS-prom-icon.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | minorr1= | majorr1=[[Cowes]] and [[Cowes|East Cowes]] | caption1=Red Funnel | image2=UK-Motorway-M3.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[London]] | minorl2=[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] | directionr2=S | minorr2= | majorr2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] / [[Image:UK road A33.svg|30px|Bassett Avenue]] (for city centre) | image3=UK-Motorway-M27.svg | imagesize3=50 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl3=[[New Forest]] | directionr3=E | minorr3=[[Fareham]] | majorr3=[[Portsmouth]] | image4=UK_road_A35.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl4=[[Lyndhurst]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=END | image5=UK_road_A36.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=NW | majorl5=[[Bath]] | minorl5=[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] | directionr5=SE | minorr5= | majorr5=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] | image6=ferry.png | imagesize6=40 | directionl6=N | majorl6=END | minorl6= | directionr6=S | minorr6= | majorr6=[[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] | caption6=Hythe Ferry (foot passengers only) }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Hampshire}} {{geo|50.9098|-1.4044|zoom=13}} 0legz577r1s2jddqo0pxt7x7pynbam2 4491852 4491824 2022-07-28T14:37:11Z Ground Zero 1423298 Update, copyedit, [[WV:tdf]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Southhampton_Wikivoyage_banner.jpg|Southmapton from Dibden Bay|disambig=yes}} '''[https://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/ Southampton]''' is the largest city in [[Hampshire]], on the south coast of [[England]]. A busy cruise ship and container port, Southampton is the European end of the last Transatlantic [[ocean liner]] route, the ''Queen Mary II'' to New York, and in 1912 was the point of departure for the ''[[RMS Titanic|Titanic]]''. ==Understand== Southampton has been a settlement since Roman and Saxon times. In Saxon times the town was known as '''Hamwic'''. The Roman ruins are situated in a suburb called Bitterne Manor - which was known as '''Clausentum''' in Roman times. Its privileged position on England's south coast made it Britain's premier trading post. The town became walled in the medieval era, and some remnants of these defences remain throughout the city, most notably the Bargate in the middle of the city centre. Southampton was devastated by bombing during the Second World War, meaning that much of the city and its heritage was destroyed. As such the town and its architecture has quite a modern feel to it. Southampton has grown rapidly and is the largest city in Hampshire. The two universities (Solent University and the University of Southampton) mean that there is a large student population. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Airport|url=http://www.southamptonairport.com/|wikidata=|lat=50.9503|long=-1.3567}} ({{IATA|SOU}}), a short distance to the north in [[Eastleigh (Hampshire)|Eastleigh]], receives regular services from many airports across the British Isles, including [[BFS|Belfast City]], [[DUB|Dublin]], [[EDI|Edinburgh]], [[MAN|Manchester]], and the three main [[Channel Islands#By plane|Channel Islands]]. KLM operate a year-round feeder service from their hub at [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], but other services from continental Europe are seasonal. A railway station adjacent to the airport is served by regular trains into Southampton Central; the journey takes about 8 min. National rail connections include [[Bournemouth]] (45 min), [[Reading (England)|Reading]] (45 min), [[London]]&nbsp;Waterloo (1 hr 15 min), [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] New Street (2 hr 30 min) and [[Manchester]] Piccadilly (4 hr). Much bigger airports are within easy reach of Southampton by rail, car or bus. The most convenient are: * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}) is the UK's largest airport, and Europe's primary international hub. It is about 60 miles drive from Southampton via the M4 (''westbound''), M25 (''anti-clockwise'') and the M3 (''southbound''). There is a [http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains/TravelInformation/RailLinks/_HeathrowWokingRailAir.htm RailAir] coach service to [[Woking]] station, where mainline trains to Southampton can be boarded. National Express offers scheduled bus service from the Central Bus Station at Heathrow, between Terminals 2 and 3, to Southampton Coach Station. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LGW}}) is the UK's third largest airport. It is about {{mile|80}} drive from Southampton via the M23 (''northbound''), M25 (''clockwise'') and M3 (''southbound'') motorways. Monday to Saturday there is an hourly direct train service to Southampton from a rail station in the airport terminal complex, taking just under 2 hours; on Sundays at least one transfer is necessary resulting in travel times between 2 and 2½ hours. * '''[[Stansted]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}) and Luton ({{IATA|LTN}}), both north of London, have a good range of budget flights but are harder to reach from Southampton: you either have to crawl around on the congested M25, or take a train into London then out again. * Bournemouth Airport ({{IATA|BOH}}) is {{mile|30}} west of Southampton along the M27 and A31. It only has a few holiday flights to the Med. ===By train=== ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' Southampton's main station is {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Central|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SOU.aspx|lat=50.9075|long=-1.4141}}, on the north-west edge of the city centre. The station has entrances from Blechynden Terrace (north side) and the Western Esplanade (south side), with both providing equal access to concourse and all platforms. From the station, it is a short walk to the city centre, or you can use the free CityLink bus service, which runs every 15–30 minutes during the day and up to about 8PM. The CityLink bus runs from the station via the Westquay shopping centre to Town Quay, where the catamaran to the [[Isle of Wight]] and the ferry to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] depart. '''[http://www.southwesternrailway.com South Western Railway]''' run every 30 min to Southampton from [[London Waterloo]] via [[Basingstoke]] and [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]], as well as from [[Portsmouth]] and the towns between them along the south coast. Many of these trains continue beyond Southampton to [[Bournemouth]] and [[Weymouth]] via the [[New Forest]]. '''[http://www.southernrailway.com Southern Railway]''' run services via a longer and slower route from [[London Victoria]], but have the advantage of serving London Gatwick airport on the way. '''[http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk CrossCountry]''' run longer distance services from the north of [[England]] via [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Reading (England)|Reading]]. '''[http://www.gwr.com Great Western Railway]''' runs services from [[Cardiff]], [[Bristol]] and [[Bath (England)|Bath]] via [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]]. '''Local''' rail connections to nearby towns are described at [http://www.threeriversrail.com Three Rivers Rail] Train times can be found on [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk National Rail] or by calling 08457 48 49 50 from anywhere in the UK. ===By car=== The M3 links Southampton with the M25 and [[London]]. The M27 leads west towards [[Bournemouth]] and the [[West England|West Country]], and east along the coast towards [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]] and the rest of the south of England. Car parking is relatively easy with many pay-and-display sites in the city centre. There are also car parks that are free up to 2 hours, and if you're willing to park a little further out you can find free on-street parking. During the period of the Boat Show there is a Park-and-Ride scheme operating from Junction 1 of the M271 motorway with frequent buses to the show entrance. There is also a Park and Ride for ticket holders to Southampton Football Club matches. This is easily found and well signposted from Junction 8 of the M27. For more information on either of the Park-and-Ride schemes see [http://www.parkandride.net/southampton/southampton_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.megabus.com Megabus]''' run a twice daily bus service from [[London]] Victoria Coach Station to Southampton from £1.50 for the cost of a single ticket. '''[http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express]''' also run a regular coach service direct to/from the Southampton Coach Station from/to [[London]] Victoria Coach Station as well as from/to the Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station. Ticket prices may be as low as £20 for a scheduled return. The '''[http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/travel-connections/bus-connections/citylink/ Quayconnect]''' bus service costing £1 runs every 15 minutes between '''Southampton Central Station''' and '''Town Quay''' via the city centre. This service is free for National Rail, National Express and Red Funnel ticket holders, as well as Senior Citizen bus pass holders. ===By taxi=== Southampton-based taxi companies providing long distance transfers from major airports, towns, bus and rail stations to Southampton: [http://www.ats-taxi-southampton.co.uk ATS Taxis], [http://www.westquaycars.com/ West Quay Cars], [https://urbantaxi.uk/ URBAN Taxi], [http://www.jewels-airport-transfers.co.uk/ Jewels Airport Transfers], [http://www.sotontaxi.com/ Soton Taxi], [http://www.southamptonairporttransfer.co.uk/ Southampton Airport Transfer Taxi], [http://www.southamptontaxis.net/ Southampton Taxi Co], and [http://www.newforesttaxi.com/ New Forest Taxi] provide online taxi booking facility. ===By boat=== Southampton is a busy port city, and as such has sea links to countries around the world, however the port is mainly used for freight container ships and cruises. There are no international ferry services: these call in [[Portsmouth]] about {{mile|20}} to the east. However, regular vehicle and passenger ferries operate to Southampton from [[Cowes]] on the nearby [[Isle of Wight]] and the village of [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] in the New Forest. Southampton is also Cunard's main port, being the eastern end of ''Queen Mary 2''’s transatlantic liner service to and from [[New York City]]. Cunard also serves other destinations. ==Get around== {{mapframe|50.922|-1.405|zoom=12}} '''[http://www.myjourneysouthampton.com/ My Journey]''' is a website funded by the Department of Transport as a hub for travel information in and around Southampton. ===On foot=== Southampton City Centre is fairly spread out along a north-south axis, however it is easily possible to walk from the popular Bedford Place student area on the Northern fringe of the central area to the waterfront, much of the route being pedestrianised. ===By bike=== Southampton has a few dedicated cycle routes; they are not particularly well linked but cyclists should not have a problem navigating the city centre. The city centre is mostly flat; Hampshire tends to undulate. [http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map?searchtype=search&searchkey=Southampton Sustrans Cycle Map] ===By bus=== Southampton has a good network of bus services, with some principal services operating as often as every 7 minutes during the day. Most of the services radiate out from the city centre but there are also some cross-city routes. Some services also extend to settlements outside the city. Buses accept cash (also giving change) and contactless card payment. *'''[http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk Bluestar] (formerly Solent Blue Line)''' *'''[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/hampshire/home/index.php First]''' *'''[http://xelabus.info Xelabus]''' *'''[http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk Uni-link]''' *'''[http://wheelerstravel.co.uk Wheelers Connect]''' *'''[http://www.salisburyreds.co.uk Salisbury Reds]''' ===By train=== Southampton's main station is Southampton Central, on the north-west edge of the city centre. Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh are all served by regular trains on the South West mainline. Other stations in Southampton receive only less-regular stopping services, these stations are Redbridge, Millbrook, St Denys, Swaythling, Bitterne, Woolston, and Sholing. ==See== [[File:The Bargate Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 22098.jpg | thumb | 300px | The Bargate, built 1180 ]] * {{see | name=Bargate | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9027 | long=-1.4042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bargate | image=Southampton-Bargate.jpg | wikidata=Q4860547 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=A medieval gatehouse, built about 1180 and extended in 1320, now sits slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre. The Bargate is also the beginning of the original [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf '''Old Town Walk''' (pdf)]; see '''Do''' below. }} * {{marker | name=Central Parks | type=see | lat=50.9068 | long=-1.4040 }}, established in the 19th century, form a line through mid-city. South to north these are Hoglands Park, Houndwell Park, Pamerston Park, East Park and Watts Park. At the top end of East Park near the Guildhall and Art Gallery, note the two memorials to those lost aboard ''Titanic'': one for the engineers and one for the musicians. ===Art galleries=== * {{see | name=Southampton City Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.southamptoncityartgallery.com/ | email=art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk | address=Commercial Road, SO14 7LP | lat=50.9085 | long=-1.4065 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834536 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Southampton City Art Gallery | image=Fountain and entrance to Central Library and Art Gallery, Southampton Civic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 25185.jpg | wikidata=Q7569107 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries. }} * {{see | name=Showcase Gallery | alt=formerly Millais Gallery | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains the work of up and coming artists and designers. }} * {{see | name=The Bargate Monument Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=The Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as a contemporary art gallery and home to the arts organisation A Space. }} * {{see | name=John Hansard Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.jhg.art/ | email=info@hansardgallery.org.uk | address=Studio 144, 142-144 Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU | lat=50.9362 | long=-1.3994 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 592158 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=John Hansard Gallery | wikidata=Q6237656 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops. }} * {{see | name=God's House Tower | alt= | url=http://godshousetower.org.uk/ | email= | address=on Town Quay by the foot of the ferry pier | lat= | long= | directions=on Town Quay by the foot of the ferry pier | phone=+44 7733 092 291 | tollfree= | hours=F Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Free (some events have a charge) | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A 13th-century gatehouse through the city walls, that opened as an arts centre in 2021. Changing exhibitions, galleries, cafe, and local heritage library is free. }} ====Museums==== *{{see | name=SeaCity Museum | alt= | url=https://seacitymuseum.co.uk/ | email=museums@southampton.gov.uk | address=Civic Centre, Havelock Rd., SO14 7FY | lat=50.908 | long=-1.4077 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 833007 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £8.50, concessions £6.00, family (2 adults and 3 children) £25.00, under 5s free | wikipedia=SeaCity Museum | image=SeaCity Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q7439809 | lastedit=2021-05-11 | content=Opened in 2012, SeaCity contains two main galleries: the first telling the history of Southampton through artefacts and interactive displays; the second dedicated to the voyage and sinking of the ''RMS Titanic'' and the Southampton residents who served as crew and passengers. A third space is used for temporary exhibitions, and there is also a cafe and shop. The museum is on the west facing side of the building with the entrance directly beneath the clock tower. }} * {{see | name=Medieval Merchants House | alt= | url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house/ | email= | address=58 French Street, SO14 2AT | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 221503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60 | image=Medieval Merchant's House - geograph.org.uk - 166280.jpg | wikidata=Q6806828| wikipedia=Medieval Merchant's House |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=One of the earliest surviving merchant's houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life. }} *{{see | name=Tudor House and Garden | alt= | url=http://www.tudorhouseandgarden.com/ | email=tudor.house@southampton.gov.uk | address=Bugle St., SO14 2AD | lat=50.8996 | long=-1.4059 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834242 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £4.75 | wikipedia=Tudor House and Garden | image=Tudor House, Southampton.jpg | wikidata=Q7569167 |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=Built in 1495 for Sir John Dawtry, the Controller of Customs in Southampton. }} *{{see | name=Solent Sky (Hall of Aviation) | alt= | url=http://www.spitfireonline.co.uk/ | email= | address=Albert Road South, SO14 3FR | lat=50.8979 | long=-1.3922 | directions=near Ocean Village | phone=+44 2380 635830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £6.50 | image=Solent Sky general view.JPG | wikidata=Q7557658| wikipedia=Solent Sky |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=The museum is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area. Exhibits include a Sandringham flying boat (which visitors can enter), a Spitfire, and Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes. }} ==Do== * For up to the minute information on what to do in Southampton, visit the city's [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/events '''Events & What's On'''] calendar. * Visit one of the many '''Theatres'''. * {{do | name=The Mayflower | alt= | url=http://www.mayflower.org.uk | email= | address= | lat=50.9086 | long=-1.4102 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mayflower Theatre | image=MayflowerTheatre.JPG | wikidata=Q6797243 | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=The largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals, and ballet and operatic productions. }} * {{do | name=The Nuffield Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.9360 | long=-1.3975 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=Based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama. }} * {{do | name=Turner Sims Concert Hall | alt= | url=https://www.turnersims.co.uk/ | email= | address=University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ | lat=50.9359 | long=-1.3988 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 595151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A medium-sized venue owned by the University of Southampton, which hosts frequent performances by internationally-renowned classical, jazz and world music artists. }} * {{do | name=Southampton Guildhall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9080 | long=-1.4062 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A multipurpose venue, mostly featuring touring comedy and rock acts, but also classical concerts and civic functions. }} ** Odeon Cinema at Leisureworld ** Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village has a wide choice of films. ** The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films. * {{do | name=Showcase Cinema de Lux | alt= | url=https://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/showtimes/showcase-cinema-de-lux-southampton | email= | address= | lat=50.9018 | long=-1.4076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=A multplex cinema in the new Westquay South complex. }} * '''Live music''' is at "The Brook", "The 1865" and "The Joiners". [[File:Southampton medevial walls and Catchcold Tower.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old town walls and Catchcold Tower ]] * '''Walk the Old Town Walls''' - follow the [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf signposted original course (pdf)] of the historic old town walls, gatehouses and towers, which are among the most complete in England; as around half of the original one-mile circuit still survives, including the famous '''Bargate''' at Bargate Street and High Street. * Take a walk on '''Southampton Common''' - {{acre|365}} of grass and woodland, including an Urban Wildlife Centre, paddling pool, play area and fishing lake. Very busy during summer months, and a popular afternoon hang out for students. * Take a ride on the [http://www.hytheferry.com/ '''Hythe Ferry'''] from Town Quay to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] Pier, viewing the shipping in the docks. * There are a large number of '''sailing schools''' based in and around Southampton, particularly on The Hamble. Most if not all offer courses based around the Royal Yachting Association's certificates. A start sailing weekend costs in the region of £200 for two nights and two days sailing. * '''Football:''' Southampton FC aka "The Saints" play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. Their home ground {{marker | type=do | name=St Mary's Stadium | wikidata=Q567339}} is at Britannia Rd SO14 5FP, one mile east of the city centre. In 2022 they hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. * '''[https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/ Southampton Boat Show]''' is a big event in September - the city is booked out when it's on. The next is 16-25 Sept 2022. * '''Watch cricket at''' {{marker | type=do | name=Ageas Bowl | lat=50.924 | long=-1.322 }}. This is home to Hampshire County Cricket Club, one of the 18 "First Class Counties", the top tier of English cricket. County matches normally last 3-4 days. The Ageas Bowl (formerly called the Rose Bowl) also frequently hosts international or "Test Matches", lasting up to five days. The stadium is on the northeast edge of the city, use Jct 7 of M27. * {{marker | type=do | name=Manor Farm | url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/manorfarm | lat=50.9038 | long=-1.2775}} is a large farm with many activities in nearby Bursledon. ==Learn== Southampton has two universities: the [http://www.soton.ac.uk University of Southampton] and [http://www.solent.ac.uk Southampton Solent University]. ==Buy== [[File:West Quay South with L'Osteria.jpg|thumb|Westquay South with L'Osteria]] Southampton sells itself as the shopping capital of the South Coast and the Westquay Shopping Centre does nothing to dispel you of that opinion. * {{buy | name=Westquay Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.west-quay.co.uk | email= | address=Harbour Parade, SO15 1QF | lat=50.9033 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Westquay | image=Westquay arundel circus entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q19993261 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=John Lewis and Marks & Spencer are the major draws, but there are 97 other shops happy to separate you from your hard-earned cash. An extension to this popular shopping centre, ''Westquay South'', opened in 2016-2017 and includes a 10-screen 4k Cinema, up to 20 extra restaurants and a public square. }} * {{buy | name=The Marlands | alt= | url=https://www.marlandsshoppingcentre.co.uk/ | email= | address=Civic Centre Rd, Hants, SO14 7SJ | lat=50.9060 | long=-1.4074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W F 9AM-5:30PM, Th 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Marlands Shopping Centre | image=MallMarlands26July2005.jpg | wikidata=Q6771601 | lastedit=2018-07-24 | content=A smaller shopping centre constructed to a PostModern design in 1991. The rent is lower than West Quay and hence the retailers are less salubrious. Retailers include Route One, CEX and The Disney Store. }} *'''Above Bar Street''' is the main pedestrian thoroughfare joining the shopping centres to each other with even more retailers, large and small. You won't be surprised to find that the same stores as are on most British high streets such as TK Maxx, HMV, Topshop and Primark have made this their home. Above Bar Street is also the home of special shopping events. The '''German Market''' runs in December, and the area around the Bargate has the '''Farmer's Market''' on the second Saturday of each month. A short walk to the north of Southampton's main city centre are Bedford Place and London Road. By day and night, the bars, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants are a hive of activity. Southeast of the city centre, '''Oxford Street''' hosts independent boutiques, salons, bars and restaurants and maintains a more historic feel. ==Eat== There are two main areas for eating out in Southampton; the first is Oxford Street (towards Ocean Village) and the second is around Bedford Place (just north of the city). Oxford Street has a selection of higher class (and therefore more expensive) restaurants. * {{eat | name=White Star | alt= | url=http://www.whitestartavern.co.uk | email= | address=28 Oxford St, SO14 3DJ | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.3982 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=English/traditional }} * {{eat | name=Kutis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8970 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=Indian }} * {{eat | name=La Regata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8968 | long=-1.4048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=If you are looking for sea-side eating with a touch of history. Spanish tapas restaurant in a Georgian-style building directly adjoined to the 14th-century walls, is a good choice and has views overlooking the historic Harbour House, the ferry terminal and Hythe. }} The choice in Bedford Place is rather more varied; ranging from Moroccan and Mexican at the southern end of the road through student style curry houses and a Chinese to some late night kebab and chip shops. In terms of value for money the Pride of India is one of best Indians in the city, but most of the restaurants are good value, if not exactly awe-inspiring taste-wise. Walking distance from Bedford Place is the area of town that used to be known as Hungry Hill; Commercial Road where the existence of the '''Mayflower Theatre''' has meant a thriving trade for various restaurants in pre- and post-theatre eating. Again the choice is varied although generally the quality to cost ratio is not as high as it might otherwise be; although '''Buon Gusto''' (Italian) and '''Cafe Pattaya''' (Thai) are particularly recommended. There is the usual range of fast food chains spread throughout the city; formerly '''Burger King''' and '''McDonalds''' faced each other across the Bargate like petulant children with the gate acting like a peace-making mother, but McDonalds gave up the fight and fled to the '''Westquay shopping centre''' in which you can also find a large selection of 'sit-down' restaurants like '''Pizza Hut''', '''Nando's''', '''Pizza Express''', '''Yo Sushi!''', '''Wagamama''' and '''Cafe Rouge'''. Furthermore, there are many [http://www.foodagogo.com/southampton/ takeaways in Southampton] that do delivery and allow you to pick up the food yourself. Typical meals range from £7-15. Check with your hotel/hostel if they allow food orders. ==Drink== As is to be expected of a large port with two universities, there are a lot of places to drink in Southampton. The city centre features two pubs dating from Tudor times, the Red Lion in High Street in particular is steeped in history. '''Portswood''' is the drinking area of choice for students at the university, so keep away from places like '''The Hobbit''', '''Clowns and Jesters''' ("Jesters"), '''The Gordon Arms''' and '''The Mitre''' if you want to avoid students. While The Hobbit can be studenty, it is definitely worth a look as it is a quirky pub with a massive beer garden and live music every night of the week. '''The Shooting Star''' (previously known as Kolebka) is a relaxed jazz bar with live music every Friday night. Further up on Porstwood Road, The '''Brook''' is a dedicated venue for bands. The '''Polygon''' (also referred to as "Bedford Place") is where most of the clubs and bars in the city lie, such as "Junk" (a club featuring modern dance music), "Orange Rooms" (a club/bar with a wider variety of music) and "Pop World" (a retro-themed nightclub). The '''Talking Heads''', located in The Polygon, contains a mix of students and locals and provides a good selection of live music. The '''Marina''' area has a good (albeit expensive) selection of seafront bars. The '''Red Lion''' in High Street dates back to Tudor times and is a must-see. It's usually fairly quiet as well. For those looking for something more lively, The '''Platform Tavern''' nearby on the waterfront is an excellent bet as it features live jazz and blues music and a superb selection of local real ales. '''The Angel''', next to one of the central parks, is an excellent 'local' type pub in the city centre featuring a free drinks quiz and friendly landlord. The '''Royal Oak''' nearby is also an excellent pub featuring regular live music, karaoke and quiz nights as well as drinks promotions, it is also very friendly although it can be a bit studenty. The city centre also has the usual spattering of chain pubs, including '''Slug & Lettuce''', two '''Wetherspoon's''', '''Walkabout''', '''Bar Risa''' and '''Que Pasa'''. For those looking for a more alternative atmosphere, there is also '''The Firehouse''' Nightclub, with cheap drinks, friendly staff and customers with a varied spectrum of music from metal/industrial, indie and general rock music. Outside of the city centre are the usual local pubs, some of which are excellent and others which are best avoided. The '''Park Inn''' in Shirley and the '''Wellington Arms''' and '''Waterloo Arms''' in Freemantle all have an excellent range of real ales while the '''Richmond Inn''' in Portswood is a great traditional pub with a vintage till and real ales. Nearby and next to St Denys railway station are two more excellent pubs, the '''Junction Inn''' and '''South Western Arms'''. The '''Rockstone''' in Bevois Valley is brilliant: it has a great selection of beers, whiskys and rums, and the selection of food is vast, including plenty of vegan options, ever-changing and of impeccable quality. There is a useful [http://southampton-pubs.co.uk directory] of the local '''pubs''' and '''bars''' which includes maps to find the pub and a few featured pubs as well. * {{drink | name=The Bookshop Alehouse | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BookshopAlehouse/ | email= | address=21 Portswood Rd, SO17 2ES | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-21 | content=One of a number of micropubs in Southampton. Formerly a bookshop, a full bookshelf remains from its previous existence, tba is small and friendly. The beers are changed regularly. Apart from bar snacks there is no food available, however customers can bring in their own food from a nearby takeaway. Staff will most likely give you a napkin and possibly cutlery. St Denys train station is a short walk away and buses to the city centre go right by this pub. There are several bike stands outside too. }} * {{drink | name=Muse Coffee Co. | alt= | url=https://themusecoffee.co/ | email= | address=14 Broadway, Portswood Road, SO17 2WE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-08 | content=Sells sandwiches, patisseries and cakes. They do not sell alcohol. }} ==Sleep== The Hilton Southampton provides 4-star luxury in a pleasant environment, you can expect comfortable and stylish guestrooms. the other 4 star option is the [http://www.grandharbourhotel.co.uk/ De Vere Grand Harbour] hotel. 3-star hotels are much easier to come by, [http://www.jurys-southampton-hotels.com/ the Jurys Inn] sits in the middle of a city centre roundabout, the [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1073/index.en.shtml Novotel], [https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/66/Southampton-hotel Travelodge], [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hd/soahp Holiday Inn] and [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1039/index.en.shtml Hotel Ibis] are all perfectly adequate for providing a night's sleep. If you feel the need for a less generic hotel experience, [http://www.thedolphin.co.uk/ The Dolphin] hotel and [http://www.starhotel.co.uk/ The Star] are both on the High Street in traditional coaching inn buildings and will make you feel less like you're just a commodity. If you're on the cheap, or feel like a more personal stay, then there are plenty of bed and breakfasts; most cluster around the bottom end of Hill Lane which is close to the train station. Wander out from the station's main exit (if you see Toys 'R' Us opposite you're on the wrong exit) and take the path by the left side of the HSBC office block. Hill Lane leads up the small hill from the traffic lights. Keep going up the hill until you find one worth staying at; don't forget to check the side streets too. Tourist Information will almost certainly be able to find you somewhere to stay if you're stuck (023 8083 3333). * {{sleep | name=DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton | alt= | url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-southampton-SOUHNDI/index.html | email=reservations.southampton@hilton.com | address=Bracken Place, Chilworth, SO16 3RB | lat=50.9532 | long=-1.4024 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 702700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour service | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2016-08-17 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Southampton Harbour Hotel |alt=| url=https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/ | email= | address=Ocean Village SO14 3QT | lat=50.8951 | long=-1.3928 | directions= | phone=+44 2381 103456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double £200 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Bright buzzy hotel overlooking the marina. Assistance dogs only. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Pig in the Wall | alt= | url=https://www.thepighotel.com/in-the-wall/ | email= | address=8 Western Esplanade SO14 2AZ | lat=50.8990 | long=-1.4070 | directions=By Mayflower Roundabout | phone=+44 2380 636900 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £160 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-06-07 | content=Great little hotel set into the ancient city walls. No dogs. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Woodlands Lodge | alt= | url=https://www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk/ | email= | address=Bartley Road, Southampton SO40 7GN | lat=50.9006 | long=-1.5480 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 292257 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £100 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Smart dog-friendly hotel on the edge of the New Forest. }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== Levels of crime in Southampton are fairly similar to other UK cities; serious crimes are uncommon, but alcohol-related crimes and muggings can happen. There is a strong police presence in the city centre at night time, especially around the clubs and pubs. A night bus service is available to allow people to get home safely. Pollution levels can get rather high particularly when one of the larger cruise ships is in harbor. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Samaritans | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 College Place, London Road, SO15 2FE | lat=50.9135 | long=-1.4016 | directions= | phone=0845 7 90 90 90 (extra charge number) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content= }} * {{listing | name=No Limits | alt= | url=http://www.nolimits-southampton.org.uk/ | email= | address=24a Bernard Street, SO14 3AY | lat=50.9015 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 224224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content=An information, advice and counselling service for young people in Southampton aged 13–25. }} ==Go next== *The [[New Forest]] is perfect for a walk in the countryside and is one of the nicest rural retreats in England. *[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] is a historic city and its cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. *[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] is a nearby ancient cathedral city and the former capital of England, with lots to see. *[[Portsmouth]] is Hampshire's second most populous city and has a proud naval heritage, and the £21-million Spinnaker Tower, offering great views of the South Coast. *[[Bournemouth]] in the neighbouring county of Dorset, is famous for its golden sandy beach and is perfect for a seaside getaway, shopping and the nightlife. *The [[Isle of Wight]] has many beaches and attractions to visit. *The [[Eastleigh|Borough of Eastleigh]] has many small villages and hamlets. {{routebox | image1=AS-prom-icon.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | minorr1= | majorr1=[[Cowes]] and [[Cowes|East Cowes]] | caption1=Red Funnel | image2=UK-Motorway-M3.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[London]] | minorl2=[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] | directionr2=S | minorr2= | majorr2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] / [[Image:UK road A33.svg|30px|Bassett Avenue]] (for city centre) | image3=UK-Motorway-M27.svg | imagesize3=50 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl3=[[New Forest]] | directionr3=E | minorr3=[[Fareham]] | majorr3=[[Portsmouth]] | image4=UK_road_A35.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl4=[[Lyndhurst]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=END | image5=UK_road_A36.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=NW | majorl5=[[Bath]] | minorl5=[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] | directionr5=SE | minorr5= | majorr5=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] | image6=ferry.png | imagesize6=40 | directionl6=N | majorl6=END | minorl6= | directionr6=S | minorr6= | majorr6=[[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] | caption6=Hythe Ferry (foot passengers only) }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Hampshire}} {{geo|50.9098|-1.4044|zoom=13}} ppy84zc9xpq4lf97i47tboxu1jk4vr6 4491853 4491852 2022-07-28T14:39:05Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* See */ add wikidata and picture wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Southhampton_Wikivoyage_banner.jpg|Southmapton from Dibden Bay|disambig=yes}} '''[https://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/ Southampton]''' is the largest city in [[Hampshire]], on the south coast of [[England]]. A busy cruise ship and container port, Southampton is the European end of the last Transatlantic [[ocean liner]] route, the ''Queen Mary II'' to New York, and in 1912 was the point of departure for the ''[[RMS Titanic|Titanic]]''. ==Understand== Southampton has been a settlement since Roman and Saxon times. In Saxon times the town was known as '''Hamwic'''. The Roman ruins are situated in a suburb called Bitterne Manor - which was known as '''Clausentum''' in Roman times. Its privileged position on England's south coast made it Britain's premier trading post. The town became walled in the medieval era, and some remnants of these defences remain throughout the city, most notably the Bargate in the middle of the city centre. Southampton was devastated by bombing during the Second World War, meaning that much of the city and its heritage was destroyed. As such the town and its architecture has quite a modern feel to it. Southampton has grown rapidly and is the largest city in Hampshire. The two universities (Solent University and the University of Southampton) mean that there is a large student population. ==Get in== ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Airport|url=http://www.southamptonairport.com/|wikidata=|lat=50.9503|long=-1.3567}} ({{IATA|SOU}}), a short distance to the north in [[Eastleigh (Hampshire)|Eastleigh]], receives regular services from many airports across the British Isles, including [[BFS|Belfast City]], [[DUB|Dublin]], [[EDI|Edinburgh]], [[MAN|Manchester]], and the three main [[Channel Islands#By plane|Channel Islands]]. KLM operate a year-round feeder service from their hub at [[Amsterdam Schiphol]], but other services from continental Europe are seasonal. A railway station adjacent to the airport is served by regular trains into Southampton Central; the journey takes about 8 min. National rail connections include [[Bournemouth]] (45 min), [[Reading (England)|Reading]] (45 min), [[London]]&nbsp;Waterloo (1 hr 15 min), [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] New Street (2 hr 30 min) and [[Manchester]] Piccadilly (4 hr). Much bigger airports are within easy reach of Southampton by rail, car or bus. The most convenient are: * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LHR}}) is the UK's largest airport, and Europe's primary international hub. It is about 60 miles drive from Southampton via the M4 (''westbound''), M25 (''anti-clockwise'') and the M3 (''southbound''). There is a [http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/SWTrains/TravelInformation/RailLinks/_HeathrowWokingRailAir.htm RailAir] coach service to [[Woking]] station, where mainline trains to Southampton can be boarded. National Express offers scheduled bus service from the Central Bus Station at Heathrow, between Terminals 2 and 3, to Southampton Coach Station. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LGW}}) is the UK's third largest airport. It is about {{mile|80}} drive from Southampton via the M23 (''northbound''), M25 (''clockwise'') and M3 (''southbound'') motorways. Monday to Saturday there is an hourly direct train service to Southampton from a rail station in the airport terminal complex, taking just under 2 hours; on Sundays at least one transfer is necessary resulting in travel times between 2 and 2½ hours. * '''[[Stansted]]''' ({{IATA|STN}}) and Luton ({{IATA|LTN}}), both north of London, have a good range of budget flights but are harder to reach from Southampton: you either have to crawl around on the congested M25, or take a train into London then out again. * Bournemouth Airport ({{IATA|BOH}}) is {{mile|30}} west of Southampton along the M27 and A31. It only has a few holiday flights to the Med. ===By train=== ''Wikivoyage has a guide to [[Rail travel in Great Britain]]'' Southampton's main station is {{marker|type=go|name=Southampton Central|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SOU.aspx|lat=50.9075|long=-1.4141}}, on the north-west edge of the city centre. The station has entrances from Blechynden Terrace (north side) and the Western Esplanade (south side), with both providing equal access to concourse and all platforms. From the station, it is a short walk to the city centre, or you can use the free CityLink bus service, which runs every 15–30 minutes during the day and up to about 8PM. The CityLink bus runs from the station via the Westquay shopping centre to Town Quay, where the catamaran to the [[Isle of Wight]] and the ferry to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] depart. '''[http://www.southwesternrailway.com South Western Railway]''' run every 30 min to Southampton from [[London Waterloo]] via [[Basingstoke]] and [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]], as well as from [[Portsmouth]] and the towns between them along the south coast. Many of these trains continue beyond Southampton to [[Bournemouth]] and [[Weymouth]] via the [[New Forest]]. '''[http://www.southernrailway.com Southern Railway]''' run services via a longer and slower route from [[London Victoria]], but have the advantage of serving London Gatwick airport on the way. '''[http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk CrossCountry]''' run longer distance services from the north of [[England]] via [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Reading (England)|Reading]]. '''[http://www.gwr.com Great Western Railway]''' runs services from [[Cardiff]], [[Bristol]] and [[Bath (England)|Bath]] via [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]]. '''Local''' rail connections to nearby towns are described at [http://www.threeriversrail.com Three Rivers Rail] Train times can be found on [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk National Rail] or by calling 08457 48 49 50 from anywhere in the UK. ===By car=== The M3 links Southampton with the M25 and [[London]]. The M27 leads west towards [[Bournemouth]] and the [[West England|West Country]], and east along the coast towards [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]] and the rest of the south of England. Car parking is relatively easy with many pay-and-display sites in the city centre. There are also car parks that are free up to 2 hours, and if you're willing to park a little further out you can find free on-street parking. During the period of the Boat Show there is a Park-and-Ride scheme operating from Junction 1 of the M271 motorway with frequent buses to the show entrance. There is also a Park and Ride for ticket holders to Southampton Football Club matches. This is easily found and well signposted from Junction 8 of the M27. For more information on either of the Park-and-Ride schemes see [http://www.parkandride.net/southampton/southampton_frameset.shtml National Park and Ride Directory]. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.megabus.com Megabus]''' run a twice daily bus service from [[London]] Victoria Coach Station to Southampton from £1.50 for the cost of a single ticket. '''[http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express]''' also run a regular coach service direct to/from the Southampton Coach Station from/to [[London]] Victoria Coach Station as well as from/to the Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station. Ticket prices may be as low as £20 for a scheduled return. The '''[http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/travel-connections/bus-connections/citylink/ Quayconnect]''' bus service costing £1 runs every 15 minutes between '''Southampton Central Station''' and '''Town Quay''' via the city centre. This service is free for National Rail, National Express and Red Funnel ticket holders, as well as Senior Citizen bus pass holders. ===By taxi=== Southampton-based taxi companies providing long distance transfers from major airports, towns, bus and rail stations to Southampton: [http://www.ats-taxi-southampton.co.uk ATS Taxis], [http://www.westquaycars.com/ West Quay Cars], [https://urbantaxi.uk/ URBAN Taxi], [http://www.jewels-airport-transfers.co.uk/ Jewels Airport Transfers], [http://www.sotontaxi.com/ Soton Taxi], [http://www.southamptonairporttransfer.co.uk/ Southampton Airport Transfer Taxi], [http://www.southamptontaxis.net/ Southampton Taxi Co], and [http://www.newforesttaxi.com/ New Forest Taxi] provide online taxi booking facility. ===By boat=== Southampton is a busy port city, and as such has sea links to countries around the world, however the port is mainly used for freight container ships and cruises. There are no international ferry services: these call in [[Portsmouth]] about {{mile|20}} to the east. However, regular vehicle and passenger ferries operate to Southampton from [[Cowes]] on the nearby [[Isle of Wight]] and the village of [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] in the New Forest. Southampton is also Cunard's main port, being the eastern end of ''Queen Mary 2''’s transatlantic liner service to and from [[New York City]]. Cunard also serves other destinations. ==Get around== {{mapframe|50.922|-1.405|zoom=12}} '''[http://www.myjourneysouthampton.com/ My Journey]''' is a website funded by the Department of Transport as a hub for travel information in and around Southampton. ===On foot=== Southampton City Centre is fairly spread out along a north-south axis, however it is easily possible to walk from the popular Bedford Place student area on the Northern fringe of the central area to the waterfront, much of the route being pedestrianised. ===By bike=== Southampton has a few dedicated cycle routes; they are not particularly well linked but cyclists should not have a problem navigating the city centre. The city centre is mostly flat; Hampshire tends to undulate. [http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map?searchtype=search&searchkey=Southampton Sustrans Cycle Map] ===By bus=== Southampton has a good network of bus services, with some principal services operating as often as every 7 minutes during the day. Most of the services radiate out from the city centre but there are also some cross-city routes. Some services also extend to settlements outside the city. Buses accept cash (also giving change) and contactless card payment. *'''[http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk Bluestar] (formerly Solent Blue Line)''' *'''[http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/hampshire/home/index.php First]''' *'''[http://xelabus.info Xelabus]''' *'''[http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk Uni-link]''' *'''[http://wheelerstravel.co.uk Wheelers Connect]''' *'''[http://www.salisburyreds.co.uk Salisbury Reds]''' ===By train=== Southampton's main station is Southampton Central, on the north-west edge of the city centre. Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh are all served by regular trains on the South West mainline. Other stations in Southampton receive only less-regular stopping services, these stations are Redbridge, Millbrook, St Denys, Swaythling, Bitterne, Woolston, and Sholing. ==See== [[File:The Bargate Southampton - geograph.org.uk - 22098.jpg | thumb | 300px | The Bargate, built 1180 ]] * {{see | name=Bargate | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9027 | long=-1.4042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bargate | image=Southampton-Bargate.jpg | wikidata=Q4860547 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=A medieval gatehouse, built about 1180 and extended in 1320, now sits slap bang in the middle of the shopping centre. The top floor is now a Heritage Visitor Centre. The Bargate is also the beginning of the original [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf '''Old Town Walk''' (pdf)]; see '''Do''' below. }} * {{marker | name=Central Parks | type=see | lat=50.9068 | long=-1.4040 }}, established in the 19th century, form a line through mid-city. South to north these are Hoglands Park, Houndwell Park, Pamerston Park, East Park and Watts Park. At the top end of East Park near the Guildhall and Art Gallery, note the two memorials to those lost aboard ''Titanic'': one for the engineers and one for the musicians. ===Art galleries=== * {{see | name=Southampton City Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.southamptoncityartgallery.com/ | email=art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk | address=Commercial Road, SO14 7LP | lat=50.9085 | long=-1.4065 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834536 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Southampton City Art Gallery | image=Fountain and entrance to Central Library and Art Gallery, Southampton Civic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 25185.jpg | wikidata=Q7569107 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains some 3,500 works of art covering six centuries. }} * {{see | name=Showcase Gallery | alt=formerly Millais Gallery | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Contains the work of up and coming artists and designers. }} * {{see | name=The Bargate Monument Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=The Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as a contemporary art gallery and home to the arts organisation A Space. }} * {{see | name=John Hansard Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.jhg.art/ | email=info@hansardgallery.org.uk | address=Studio 144, 142-144 Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU | lat=50.9362 | long=-1.3994 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 592158 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=John Hansard Gallery | wikidata=Q6237656 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Was created in 1980 at the University of Southampton to combine the University's fine art and special photographic collection. Widely regarded as one of the best places in the country to see contemporary visual art, the gallery also hosts seminars, talks and workshops. }} [[File:Gods house tower 2021.JPG|thumb|God's House Tower]] * {{see | name=God's House Tower | alt= | url=http://godshousetower.org.uk/ | email= | address=on Town Quay by the foot of the ferry pier | lat= | long= | directions=on Town Quay by the foot of the ferry pier | phone=+44 7733 092 291 | tollfree= | hours=F Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Free (some events have a charge) | wikidata=Q12058728 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A 13th-century gatehouse through the city walls, that opened as an arts centre in 2021. Changing exhibitions, galleries, cafe, and local heritage library is free. }} ====Museums==== *{{see | name=SeaCity Museum | alt= | url=https://seacitymuseum.co.uk/ | email=museums@southampton.gov.uk | address=Civic Centre, Havelock Rd., SO14 7FY | lat=50.908 | long=-1.4077 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 833007 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £8.50, concessions £6.00, family (2 adults and 3 children) £25.00, under 5s free | wikipedia=SeaCity Museum | image=SeaCity Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q7439809 | lastedit=2021-05-11 | content=Opened in 2012, SeaCity contains two main galleries: the first telling the history of Southampton through artefacts and interactive displays; the second dedicated to the voyage and sinking of the ''RMS Titanic'' and the Southampton residents who served as crew and passengers. A third space is used for temporary exhibitions, and there is also a cafe and shop. The museum is on the west facing side of the building with the entrance directly beneath the clock tower. }} * {{see | name=Medieval Merchants House | alt= | url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/medieval-merchants-house/ | email= | address=58 French Street, SO14 2AT | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 221503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60 | image=Medieval Merchant's House - geograph.org.uk - 166280.jpg | wikidata=Q6806828| wikipedia=Medieval Merchant's House |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=One of the earliest surviving merchant's houses in England. It has been restored to its mid-14th century appearance and replica furnishings provide an insight into medieval life. }} *{{see | name=Tudor House and Garden | alt= | url=http://www.tudorhouseandgarden.com/ | email=tudor.house@southampton.gov.uk | address=Bugle St., SO14 2AD | lat=50.8996 | long=-1.4059 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 834242 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £4.75 | wikipedia=Tudor House and Garden | image=Tudor House, Southampton.jpg | wikidata=Q7569167 |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=Built in 1495 for Sir John Dawtry, the Controller of Customs in Southampton. }} *{{see | name=Solent Sky (Hall of Aviation) | alt= | url=http://www.spitfireonline.co.uk/ | email= | address=Albert Road South, SO14 3FR | lat=50.8979 | long=-1.3922 | directions=near Ocean Village | phone=+44 2380 635830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult £6.50 | image=Solent Sky general view.JPG | wikidata=Q7557658| wikipedia=Solent Sky |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=The museum is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area. Exhibits include a Sandringham flying boat (which visitors can enter), a Spitfire, and Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes. }} ==Do== * For up to the minute information on what to do in Southampton, visit the city's [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/events '''Events & What's On'''] calendar. * Visit one of the many '''Theatres'''. * {{do | name=The Mayflower | alt= | url=http://www.mayflower.org.uk | email= | address= | lat=50.9086 | long=-1.4102 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mayflower Theatre | image=MayflowerTheatre.JPG | wikidata=Q6797243 | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=The largest theatre in southern England, offering blockbusting West End musicals, and ballet and operatic productions. }} * {{do | name=The Nuffield Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=50.9360 | long=-1.3975 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=Based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama. }} * {{do | name=Turner Sims Concert Hall | alt= | url=https://www.turnersims.co.uk/ | email= | address=University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ | lat=50.9359 | long=-1.3988 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 595151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A medium-sized venue owned by the University of Southampton, which hosts frequent performances by internationally-renowned classical, jazz and world music artists. }} * {{do | name=Southampton Guildhall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.9080 | long=-1.4062 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-05-16 | content=A multipurpose venue, mostly featuring touring comedy and rock acts, but also classical concerts and civic functions. }} ** Odeon Cinema at Leisureworld ** Cineworld Cinema at Ocean Village has a wide choice of films. ** The Harbour Lights Picture House overlooking the Ocean Village Marina, which shows independent and European films. * {{do | name=Showcase Cinema de Lux | alt= | url=https://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/showtimes/showcase-cinema-de-lux-southampton | email= | address= | lat=50.9018 | long=-1.4076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=A multplex cinema in the new Westquay South complex. }} * '''Live music''' is at "The Brook", "The 1865" and "The Joiners". [[File:Southampton medevial walls and Catchcold Tower.jpg | thumb | 300px | Old town walls and Catchcold Tower ]] * '''Walk the Old Town Walls''' - follow the [http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/uploads/media_items/old-town-walk-map.original.pdf signposted original course (pdf)] of the historic old town walls, gatehouses and towers, which are among the most complete in England; as around half of the original one-mile circuit still survives, including the famous '''Bargate''' at Bargate Street and High Street. * Take a walk on '''Southampton Common''' - {{acre|365}} of grass and woodland, including an Urban Wildlife Centre, paddling pool, play area and fishing lake. Very busy during summer months, and a popular afternoon hang out for students. * Take a ride on the [http://www.hytheferry.com/ '''Hythe Ferry'''] from Town Quay to [[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] Pier, viewing the shipping in the docks. * There are a large number of '''sailing schools''' based in and around Southampton, particularly on The Hamble. Most if not all offer courses based around the Royal Yachting Association's certificates. A start sailing weekend costs in the region of £200 for two nights and two days sailing. * '''Football:''' Southampton FC aka "The Saints" play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier. Their home ground {{marker | type=do | name=St Mary's Stadium | wikidata=Q567339}} is at Britannia Rd SO14 5FP, one mile east of the city centre. In 2022 they hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. * '''[https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/ Southampton Boat Show]''' is a big event in September - the city is booked out when it's on. The next is 16-25 Sept 2022. * '''Watch cricket at''' {{marker | type=do | name=Ageas Bowl | lat=50.924 | long=-1.322 }}. This is home to Hampshire County Cricket Club, one of the 18 "First Class Counties", the top tier of English cricket. County matches normally last 3-4 days. The Ageas Bowl (formerly called the Rose Bowl) also frequently hosts international or "Test Matches", lasting up to five days. The stadium is on the northeast edge of the city, use Jct 7 of M27. * {{marker | type=do | name=Manor Farm | url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/manorfarm | lat=50.9038 | long=-1.2775}} is a large farm with many activities in nearby Bursledon. ==Learn== Southampton has two universities: the [http://www.soton.ac.uk University of Southampton] and [http://www.solent.ac.uk Southampton Solent University]. ==Buy== [[File:West Quay South with L'Osteria.jpg|thumb|Westquay South with L'Osteria]] Southampton sells itself as the shopping capital of the South Coast and the Westquay Shopping Centre does nothing to dispel you of that opinion. * {{buy | name=Westquay Shopping Centre | alt= | url=http://www.west-quay.co.uk | email= | address=Harbour Parade, SO15 1QF | lat=50.9033 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Westquay | image=Westquay arundel circus entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q19993261 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=John Lewis and Marks & Spencer are the major draws, but there are 97 other shops happy to separate you from your hard-earned cash. An extension to this popular shopping centre, ''Westquay South'', opened in 2016-2017 and includes a 10-screen 4k Cinema, up to 20 extra restaurants and a public square. }} * {{buy | name=The Marlands | alt= | url=https://www.marlandsshoppingcentre.co.uk/ | email= | address=Civic Centre Rd, Hants, SO14 7SJ | lat=50.9060 | long=-1.4074 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W F 9AM-5:30PM, Th 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Marlands Shopping Centre | image=MallMarlands26July2005.jpg | wikidata=Q6771601 | lastedit=2018-07-24 | content=A smaller shopping centre constructed to a PostModern design in 1991. The rent is lower than West Quay and hence the retailers are less salubrious. Retailers include Route One, CEX and The Disney Store. }} *'''Above Bar Street''' is the main pedestrian thoroughfare joining the shopping centres to each other with even more retailers, large and small. You won't be surprised to find that the same stores as are on most British high streets such as TK Maxx, HMV, Topshop and Primark have made this their home. Above Bar Street is also the home of special shopping events. The '''German Market''' runs in December, and the area around the Bargate has the '''Farmer's Market''' on the second Saturday of each month. A short walk to the north of Southampton's main city centre are Bedford Place and London Road. By day and night, the bars, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants are a hive of activity. Southeast of the city centre, '''Oxford Street''' hosts independent boutiques, salons, bars and restaurants and maintains a more historic feel. ==Eat== There are two main areas for eating out in Southampton; the first is Oxford Street (towards Ocean Village) and the second is around Bedford Place (just north of the city). Oxford Street has a selection of higher class (and therefore more expensive) restaurants. * {{eat | name=White Star | alt= | url=http://www.whitestartavern.co.uk | email= | address=28 Oxford St, SO14 3DJ | lat=50.8982 | long=-1.3982 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2020-12-23| content=English/traditional }} * {{eat | name=Kutis | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8970 | long=-1.4070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=Indian }} * {{eat | name=La Regata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.8968 | long=-1.4048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=If you are looking for sea-side eating with a touch of history. Spanish tapas restaurant in a Georgian-style building directly adjoined to the 14th-century walls, is a good choice and has views overlooking the historic Harbour House, the ferry terminal and Hythe. }} The choice in Bedford Place is rather more varied; ranging from Moroccan and Mexican at the southern end of the road through student style curry houses and a Chinese to some late night kebab and chip shops. In terms of value for money the Pride of India is one of best Indians in the city, but most of the restaurants are good value, if not exactly awe-inspiring taste-wise. Walking distance from Bedford Place is the area of town that used to be known as Hungry Hill; Commercial Road where the existence of the '''Mayflower Theatre''' has meant a thriving trade for various restaurants in pre- and post-theatre eating. Again the choice is varied although generally the quality to cost ratio is not as high as it might otherwise be; although '''Buon Gusto''' (Italian) and '''Cafe Pattaya''' (Thai) are particularly recommended. There is the usual range of fast food chains spread throughout the city; formerly '''Burger King''' and '''McDonalds''' faced each other across the Bargate like petulant children with the gate acting like a peace-making mother, but McDonalds gave up the fight and fled to the '''Westquay shopping centre''' in which you can also find a large selection of 'sit-down' restaurants like '''Pizza Hut''', '''Nando's''', '''Pizza Express''', '''Yo Sushi!''', '''Wagamama''' and '''Cafe Rouge'''. Furthermore, there are many [http://www.foodagogo.com/southampton/ takeaways in Southampton] that do delivery and allow you to pick up the food yourself. Typical meals range from £7-15. Check with your hotel/hostel if they allow food orders. ==Drink== As is to be expected of a large port with two universities, there are a lot of places to drink in Southampton. The city centre features two pubs dating from Tudor times, the Red Lion in High Street in particular is steeped in history. '''Portswood''' is the drinking area of choice for students at the university, so keep away from places like '''The Hobbit''', '''Clowns and Jesters''' ("Jesters"), '''The Gordon Arms''' and '''The Mitre''' if you want to avoid students. While The Hobbit can be studenty, it is definitely worth a look as it is a quirky pub with a massive beer garden and live music every night of the week. '''The Shooting Star''' (previously known as Kolebka) is a relaxed jazz bar with live music every Friday night. Further up on Porstwood Road, The '''Brook''' is a dedicated venue for bands. The '''Polygon''' (also referred to as "Bedford Place") is where most of the clubs and bars in the city lie, such as "Junk" (a club featuring modern dance music), "Orange Rooms" (a club/bar with a wider variety of music) and "Pop World" (a retro-themed nightclub). The '''Talking Heads''', located in The Polygon, contains a mix of students and locals and provides a good selection of live music. The '''Marina''' area has a good (albeit expensive) selection of seafront bars. The '''Red Lion''' in High Street dates back to Tudor times and is a must-see. It's usually fairly quiet as well. For those looking for something more lively, The '''Platform Tavern''' nearby on the waterfront is an excellent bet as it features live jazz and blues music and a superb selection of local real ales. '''The Angel''', next to one of the central parks, is an excellent 'local' type pub in the city centre featuring a free drinks quiz and friendly landlord. The '''Royal Oak''' nearby is also an excellent pub featuring regular live music, karaoke and quiz nights as well as drinks promotions, it is also very friendly although it can be a bit studenty. The city centre also has the usual spattering of chain pubs, including '''Slug & Lettuce''', two '''Wetherspoon's''', '''Walkabout''', '''Bar Risa''' and '''Que Pasa'''. For those looking for a more alternative atmosphere, there is also '''The Firehouse''' Nightclub, with cheap drinks, friendly staff and customers with a varied spectrum of music from metal/industrial, indie and general rock music. Outside of the city centre are the usual local pubs, some of which are excellent and others which are best avoided. The '''Park Inn''' in Shirley and the '''Wellington Arms''' and '''Waterloo Arms''' in Freemantle all have an excellent range of real ales while the '''Richmond Inn''' in Portswood is a great traditional pub with a vintage till and real ales. Nearby and next to St Denys railway station are two more excellent pubs, the '''Junction Inn''' and '''South Western Arms'''. The '''Rockstone''' in Bevois Valley is brilliant: it has a great selection of beers, whiskys and rums, and the selection of food is vast, including plenty of vegan options, ever-changing and of impeccable quality. There is a useful [http://southampton-pubs.co.uk directory] of the local '''pubs''' and '''bars''' which includes maps to find the pub and a few featured pubs as well. * {{drink | name=The Bookshop Alehouse | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/BookshopAlehouse/ | email= | address=21 Portswood Rd, SO17 2ES | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-09-21 | content=One of a number of micropubs in Southampton. Formerly a bookshop, a full bookshelf remains from its previous existence, tba is small and friendly. The beers are changed regularly. Apart from bar snacks there is no food available, however customers can bring in their own food from a nearby takeaway. Staff will most likely give you a napkin and possibly cutlery. St Denys train station is a short walk away and buses to the city centre go right by this pub. There are several bike stands outside too. }} * {{drink | name=Muse Coffee Co. | alt= | url=https://themusecoffee.co/ | email= | address=14 Broadway, Portswood Road, SO17 2WE | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-08 | content=Sells sandwiches, patisseries and cakes. They do not sell alcohol. }} ==Sleep== The Hilton Southampton provides 4-star luxury in a pleasant environment, you can expect comfortable and stylish guestrooms. the other 4 star option is the [http://www.grandharbourhotel.co.uk/ De Vere Grand Harbour] hotel. 3-star hotels are much easier to come by, [http://www.jurys-southampton-hotels.com/ the Jurys Inn] sits in the middle of a city centre roundabout, the [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1073/index.en.shtml Novotel], [https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/66/Southampton-hotel Travelodge], [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hd/soahp Holiday Inn] and [https://all.accor.com/hotel/1039/index.en.shtml Hotel Ibis] are all perfectly adequate for providing a night's sleep. If you feel the need for a less generic hotel experience, [http://www.thedolphin.co.uk/ The Dolphin] hotel and [http://www.starhotel.co.uk/ The Star] are both on the High Street in traditional coaching inn buildings and will make you feel less like you're just a commodity. If you're on the cheap, or feel like a more personal stay, then there are plenty of bed and breakfasts; most cluster around the bottom end of Hill Lane which is close to the train station. Wander out from the station's main exit (if you see Toys 'R' Us opposite you're on the wrong exit) and take the path by the left side of the HSBC office block. Hill Lane leads up the small hill from the traffic lights. Keep going up the hill until you find one worth staying at; don't forget to check the side streets too. Tourist Information will almost certainly be able to find you somewhere to stay if you're stuck (023 8083 3333). * {{sleep | name=DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Southampton | alt= | url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-southampton-SOUHNDI/index.html | email=reservations.southampton@hilton.com | address=Bracken Place, Chilworth, SO16 3RB | lat=50.9532 | long=-1.4024 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 702700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour service | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2016-08-17 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Southampton Harbour Hotel |alt=| url=https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/ | email= | address=Ocean Village SO14 3QT | lat=50.8951 | long=-1.3928 | directions= | phone=+44 2381 103456 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double £200 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Bright buzzy hotel overlooking the marina. Assistance dogs only. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Pig in the Wall | alt= | url=https://www.thepighotel.com/in-the-wall/ | email= | address=8 Western Esplanade SO14 2AZ | lat=50.8990 | long=-1.4070 | directions=By Mayflower Roundabout | phone=+44 2380 636900 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £160 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-06-07 | content=Great little hotel set into the ancient city walls. No dogs. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Woodlands Lodge | alt= | url=https://www.woodlands-lodge.co.uk/ | email= | address=Bartley Road, Southampton SO40 7GN | lat=50.9006 | long=-1.5480 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 292257 | tollfree= |fax=| checkin= | checkout= |hours=| price=B&B double £100 |wikidata=| lastedit=2020-07-23 | content=Smart dog-friendly hotel on the edge of the New Forest. }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== Levels of crime in Southampton are fairly similar to other UK cities; serious crimes are uncommon, but alcohol-related crimes and muggings can happen. There is a strong police presence in the city centre at night time, especially around the clubs and pubs. A night bus service is available to allow people to get home safely. Pollution levels can get rather high particularly when one of the larger cruise ships is in harbor. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Samaritans | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 College Place, London Road, SO15 2FE | lat=50.9135 | long=-1.4016 | directions= | phone=0845 7 90 90 90 (extra charge number) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content= }} * {{listing | name=No Limits | alt= | url=http://www.nolimits-southampton.org.uk/ | email= | address=24a Bernard Street, SO14 3AY | lat=50.9015 | long=-1.4038 | directions= | phone=+44 2380 224224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2020-12-23| content=An information, advice and counselling service for young people in Southampton aged 13–25. }} ==Go next== *The [[New Forest]] is perfect for a walk in the countryside and is one of the nicest rural retreats in England. *[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] is a historic city and its cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. *[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] is a nearby ancient cathedral city and the former capital of England, with lots to see. *[[Portsmouth]] is Hampshire's second most populous city and has a proud naval heritage, and the £21-million Spinnaker Tower, offering great views of the South Coast. *[[Bournemouth]] in the neighbouring county of Dorset, is famous for its golden sandy beach and is perfect for a seaside getaway, shopping and the nightlife. *The [[Isle of Wight]] has many beaches and attractions to visit. *The [[Eastleigh|Borough of Eastleigh]] has many small villages and hamlets. {{routebox | image1=AS-prom-icon.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | minorr1= | majorr1=[[Cowes]] and [[Cowes|East Cowes]] | caption1=Red Funnel | image2=UK-Motorway-M3.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[London]] | minorl2=[[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] | directionr2=S | minorr2= | majorr2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] / [[Image:UK road A33.svg|30px|Bassett Avenue]] (for city centre) | image3=UK-Motorway-M27.svg | imagesize3=50 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl3=[[New Forest]] | directionr3=E | minorr3=[[Fareham]] | majorr3=[[Portsmouth]] | image4=UK_road_A35.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Bournemouth]] | minorl4=[[Lyndhurst]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=END | image5=UK_road_A36.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=NW | majorl5=[[Bath]] | minorl5=[[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] | directionr5=SE | minorr5= | majorr5=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M27.svg|40px|M27]] | image6=ferry.png | imagesize6=40 | directionl6=N | majorl6=END | minorl6= | directionr6=S | minorr6= | majorr6=[[Hythe (Hampshire)|Hythe]] | caption6=Hythe Ferry (foot passengers only) }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Hampshire}} {{geo|50.9098|-1.4044|zoom=13}} qmug00flt8m0tguqtdocmww8vj91nlc 0 33752 4492136 4482087 2022-07-29T07:00:55Z Sbb1413 2217354 "Other destinations" is for places that are not singular settlements (rural areas, archaeological sites, parks). "Cities" is for settlements of any size. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner SW Bengal Kharagpur Chantai illumination festival in Kharagpur.jpg}} '''Southwest Bengal''' is in [[West Bengal]]. It consists of the districts of Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur and Jhargram. ==Cities== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q29168456,Q1855537,Q1431920}} * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Geonkhali]] | lat=22.2 |long=88.05 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Digha]] | lat=21.62 |long=87.51 | image=New_Digha_Beach_0105.JPG }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Haldia]] | lat=22.06 |long=88.09 | image= |wikidata=Q12460009}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Junput]] | lat=21.74 |long=87.79 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Khejuri]] | lat=21.85 |long=87.91 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Jhargram]] | lat=22.5300 |long=86.9800 | image= |wikidata=Q2287060}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Kharagpur]] | lat=22.3449 |long=87.3092 | image=Kharagpur_Railway_Junction_Station_-_Kharagpur_-_West_Midnapore_2013-01-26_3621.JPG |wikidata=Q588477}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Mandarmani]] | lat=21.666 |long=87.705 | image=Mandarmani_Sea_Beach.jpg }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Midnapore]] | lat=22.424 |long=87.319 | image= |wikidata=Q12447537}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Shankarpur]] | lat=21.6344 |long=87.5698 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Tamluk]] | lat=22.27 |long=87.92 | image= |wikidata=Q118278}} &mdash; ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|West Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|22.18|87.65|zoom=9}} 42i2mj554vgh974qo7fz4nng838cn5i 0 33870 4492069 4489415 2022-07-29T03:37:00Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Split 080619-225050-IMG 0956-banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''[http://www.split.hr/ Split]''' is a city in Central [[Dalmatia]], [[Croatia]], and the seat of the [[Split-Dalmatia]] county. The city was built around the Diocletian palace (a palace/fort built for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian) where the locals sought refuge centuries ago. Wandering the historic centre of Split you can still clearly see the Roman walls, squares, and temples. ==Understand== [[File:Split 080620-133710-IMG 0968x.jpg|thumb|300px|Split, view from the hill Marjan]] Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, local people have a few nicknames for Split: "The most beautiful city in the world" and "Mediterranean flower". Many famous Croatian sports people were born in Split, so locals often nicknamed their city "The sportiest city in the world". The most popular sport institution is the football club Hajduk. Large portions of the city are painted with the club's colors and logo. This is done by Torcida, the oldest supporters group in Europe, established in 1950. Besides the bell tower of St. Duje, the symbols of city are the Dalmatian dog and a donkey. Locals have a high regard for the donkey because of its past indispensable place in field work and transport across the Dalmatian mountains. Winters in Split are generally mild for [[Europe]], with temperatures above {{C|0}}, but despite the popular saying that the city experiences snowfall once every 30 years, there is actually at least one snowy day nearly every winter, usually in January or early February. If you find yourself in Split on a day with significant snowfall, expect serious traffic disruption. ===Tourist information=== * {{listing | name=TIC Riva| alt=Tourist Information Centre | url=http://www.visitsplit.com/index.php/en/409/contact-us | email= | address=Obala Hrv. narodnog preporoda 9 | lat= 43.508200|long=16.437671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-31 | content= }} * {{listing | name=TIC Peristil | alt=Tourist Information Centre | url= | email= | address= Peristil bb| lat= 43.508311|long=16.440345| directions=at a tiny former chapel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-31 | content= }} ==Get in== [[File:Diocletian's Palace (original appearance).jpg|thumb|Diocletian's Palace, reconstruction of the original appearance]] ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Zračna luka Split | alt=Split Airport {{IATA|SPU}} | url=http://www.split-airport.hr/index.php?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=43.536614 | long=16.299076 | directions=25 km west of Split, 5 km east of Trogir | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Split Airport | image=Croatia Split Airport Aerial Photograph 1.jpg | wikidata=Q1125392 | lastedit=2019-09-22 | content=Most flights are budget and charter airlines bringing in holiday-makers, highly seasonal. Destinations include Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin SXF & TXL, Cologne, Copenhagen, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Glasgow, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Helsinki, Katowice, Leeds-Bradford, London LCY LGW LHR Luton & Stansted, Lyon, Madrid, Marseille, Milan MXP, Moscow SVO, Munich, Nantes, Naples, Nice, Oslo, Paris CDG & Orly, Prague, Rome FCO, Stockholm ARN, Toulouse, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw and Zürich. There are domestic flights to Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Pula, Rijeka and Osijek. Enter from the large bus park into the ground floor check-in area next to Arrivals. Go to the first floor for departures; this has a cafe and limited seating, but there's a much larger ground-side seating area and cafe on the second floor. From the first floor go through security and you enter seating for domestic Gates 1 & 2, often empty but with no other facilities. For all international flights go through passport control (Croatia remains non-Schengen) to the open-plan Gates 3-10, with cafes and shops. A coffee costs 16 kn ground-side and 26 kn air-side, which shows what a bargain their "duty-free" prices are. There's free WiFi internet. }} ==== Ground transport ==== * '''To Split: the [https://plesoprijevoz.hr/en/split-croatia/ Airport Shuttle Bus] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' runs at least hourly between the airport and inter-city bus station, taking 30 min. From town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/departures-from-split/ 05:00-21:00]; into town it runs [https://www.ak-split.hr/en/arrivals-to-split/ 07:30-23:00]. One-way fare is 45 kn - that's about €6, which they're unlikely to accept. * '''Bus 37''' plies every 30 min 04:00-00:00 between Trogir, the airport, and Split's local bus station Sukoišan; it doesn't run to the inter-city station. The bus stops are just outside the airport, walk south out of the parking lot onto the highway Cesta Dr. Franje Tuđmana. The stop on the near side is westbound for Trogir, which takes 10 min, fare 13 kn; the opposite-side stop is eastbound via Kaštel Stari and Solin to Split, taking 50 min, fare 17 kn. Just pay the driver, definitely not with euros. * '''Further north''' towards Šibenik, Zadar and Rijeka, buses fly past on the main highway and don't call at the airport, but they do call at nearby Trogir every hour or so. So you can save some time and money by taking transport to Trogir rather than doubling back via Split. In July and August only, there's a [http://www.sibenik.hr/bus/ direct bus] between the airport and Šibenik every couple of hours, taking almost 3 hours. * '''Going south''' towards Makarska and Dubrovnik, simply head for Split and change. For the '''islands''', most ferries sail from Spilt, but those for the Drvenik isles sail from Trogir. * '''Taxi:''' the taxi stand is just left as you exit the terminal. To Split reckon 350 kn, 30 minutes; to Trogir 100 kn. ===By bus=== Most international services to Split involve a change of buses in Zagreb, but [https://www.flixbus.co.uk/ Flixbus] have direct buses from [[Vienna]] (11 hr), [[Munich]] (13 hr) and [[Mostar]] (4 hr). Croatian inter-city buses run north to [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]], [[Rijeka]] and [[Zagreb]], and south to [[Makarska]] and (via [[Neum]] in Bosnia & Herzegovina) to [[Dubrovnik]]. The long-distance bus station, {{marker |type=go | name=[http://www.ak-split.hr Autobusni kolodvor Split] | lat=43.503896 | long=16.443014 }} is next to the railway station and ferry port. It has ticket offices, toilets, left luggage and indoor seating; outside on the quay are lots of little cafes and kiosks. A scrummage of grannies with signs "Sobe / Rooms" will mob arriving backpackers, but they'll only acknowledge places that pay them commission. Those that don't pay, e.g. Al's Hostel, they'll claim don't exist. The airport bus runs to this station, but most local services (e.g. west through Solin to Trogir) depart instead from the local bus station 1 km north, see "Get around". ===By boat=== Cruise ships, long distance and short-run ferries all dock at the '''passenger port''' next to the bus & railway stations. Ferries run three times a week across the Adriatic to and from [[Ancona]] and [[Pescara]] ([[Italy]]). There is also a large ferry that runs twice a week up and down the coast between [[Dubrovnik]] and [[Rijeka]], stopping off at a couple of islands along the way. Split is the main hub for local boats and hydrofoils in Central [[Dalmatia]]. Several a day run to and from [[Brac]], [[Hvar]], [[Solta]], [[Vis]], [[Korčula]] and Lastovo. The major operators here are: * '''[http://www.jadrolinija.hr Jadrolinija]'''. State-owned sea shipping company. They have regular lines connecting the Croatian shore to its islands and with Italy. * '''[http://www.snav.it/ SNAV]'''. Italian sea shipping company with ferries from [[Ancona]] to and from Split. Tickets starting at €30 for a single crossing without cabin. Operates April-October only. * '''[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage Krilo Shipping Company]''' Croatian private sea shipping company with regular ferry lines connecting Split with islands Brač and Šolta. ===By train=== [https://prodaja.hzpp.hr/en/Ticket Trains] run to Split from [[Zagreb]] once daily (with a second train mid-summer) taking six hours, and once overnight. Zagreb has trains from Vienna and Budapest, and connections across the rest of Europe. From [[Rijeka]] (which has trains from Zagreb, Ljubljana and elsewhere) there is one daytime and one overnight service changing at Ostarije, seven hours. From [[Šibenik]] there are five services changing at Perković, taking a couple of hours. During summer season, [https://shop.regiojet.com/ Regiojet] runs a sleeper service from [[Prague]], [[Brno]], [[Bratislava]] and [[Budapest]], arriving in Split at lunchtime. The '''main railway station''' (Kolodvor Split) is next to the bus station and ship terminals. The station is grubby and basic but has left luggage. Many of these trains also stop at Split Predgrađe station in the north of the city. * {{go | name=Split railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.50465 | long=16.442755 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2281143 | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content= }} * {{go | name=Split Predgrađe railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.521869 | long=16.455481 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q98791501 | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|43.508 |16.44 |zoom=15 |width=550 |height=450 |layer=W|lang=en|name=The Old Town of Split}} [[Image:SplitHarbour.jpg|thumb|harbour, bus terminal, and train station]] Central Split is quite compact and most sights can be easily seen and best experienced on foot, but there are frequent local buses to outlying attractions and the airport. ===By bus=== Public transport is run by [http://www.promet-split.hr Promet]. Most of the city buses in Split are new, but some are very old and dilapidated. You can find routes and schedules from [https://hr.easyway.info/en/cities/split Easyway] journey planner. The station for town and local buses is {{marker |type=go | name=Kolodvor Sukoišan | lat=43.515584 | long=16.443229 }} - these don't use the main station 1 km south by the harbour. To transfer between stations use Bus 9 / 10 or just walk. Split city is Fare Zone 1 (11 kn), Solin and the burbs are Zone 2 (13 kn), the airport is Zone 3 (17 kn), while Trogir to the west and Omiš to the south are Zone 4 (21 kn); cash only, plus 5 kn per big bag. Two-way tickets cost 17 kn, but you have to buy them in blocks of 5 or 10 from a kiosk. A one-month ticket is 290 kn. Local buses you might use are Bus 37 to the airport and Trogir described earlier, and Bus 60 to Omiš and Ravnicki Most which runs every 30 min. Long-distance buses from the inter-city station also pass through Omiš en route to Makarska. ===By bike=== Rent a bike and enjoy beautiful biking along Split's waterfront (Riva), continue to Marjan hill (approximately 7 km), climb to the top of the hill for great view on the Split town and surrounding islands. You can bike to the east side, along the coast to nearby village of Stobrec. Another great option from Split is to take a day tour to nearby islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar or Vis. You can take the bike on a regular ferry (they leave approximately every couple of hours in the summer season) and bike along quite roads and charming villages, explore great beaches and restaurants and return in the evening to Split! Older but rideable mountain bikes are available for 15 kn/hour (March 2012) at the northern entrance to Marjan hill (near Mandalinski put). ===By boat=== * {{listing | name=RAFT Croatia | alt=RAFT Croatia | url=https://raftcroatia.com/ | email=sales@raftcroatia.com | address=Obala kneza Domagoja | lat=43.506432 | long=16.440408 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= daily 24 hr| price= | content= Online ferry platform to search, compare and buy ferry tickets in Croatia. }} Speed taxi boat is an excellent solution for fast transportation of passengers on whole Adriatic. Said service is available through [http://www.dalmatia-express.com Dalmatia-express] for direct transportation from airport Split to Split Riva or from Split Riva to Dalmatia islands. If you don't know how to sail, there are a few companies that offer skippered charters in the area.. ===By train=== A suburban train uses the main line from Split as far west as Kaštel Stari. It doesn't reach the airport: they've announced an extension there by 2025, but have yet to identify funding so it's probably more like 2035. === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Bolt|url=https://bolt.eu/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== {{mapframe|43.514|16.444|zoom=13}} [[File:Diocletians Palace, Split (11908116224).jpg|thumb|Peristil]] ===Diocletian's Palace=== {{UNESCO}} The historic centre of Split is built around the remains of this Roman palace. You only need to wander around to experience it but you can also pay to visit the excavated remains of the basement of the palace. The palace has well preserved main streets ''cardo'' and ''decumanus''. Roman palace is enriched with some gothic and reinassance buildings which makes a perfect match. Palace has 4 monumental gates ''Porta Aurea'' (Zlatna vrata, Golden gate), ''Porta Argenta'' (Srebrna vrata, Silver gate), ''Porta Ferrea'' (Željezna vrata, Iron gate) and ''Porta Aenea'' (Mjedena vrata). It is probably the best preserved Roman palace in the world. * {{see | name=Peristylium | alt=Peristil square | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.508217 | long=16.440168 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56201928 | content=Main square of Diocletian's palace with well preserved Roman architecture. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Katedrala sv. Duje | alt=St. Duje's cathedral | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.508056 | long=16.440278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=25 kn | wikidata=Q1268475 | lastedit=2019-10-31 | content=Built around 305 AD as a mausoleum of Roman emperor Diocletian's (the oldest cathedral building in the world). The cathedral is also a very beautiful mixture of Roman temple and Catholic church. It also has a beautiful belltower which provides you a great panoramic view of Split, nearby islands and Marjan hill. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=St. Duje's bell tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.508056 | long=16.440278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=30 kn | lastedit=2019-10-31 | content=Beautiful belltower which provides you a great panoramic view of Split, nearby islands and Marjan hill. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Jupiter temple | alt=Cathedral's baptistry | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.508324 | long=16.439562 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=5 kn | wikidata=Q4501094 | content=Ancient Roman temple which became St. John's church. }} *{{see | name=Getski vrtal | url= | email= | address=Ul. Dominisova | lat= 43.508850| long= 16.440333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=is the smallest park in Split, situated in the Diocletian's palace at the Dominisova street (Marko Antonio De Dominis street). In that park are beautiful traditional Dalmatian tiramolas. During the summer these are full of clothes drying in the sunshine. In every guidebook about Split you have pictures from the Getski vrtal. It is the location of a 500-year-old stone house which was destroyed during World War II. }} *'''Two original Egyptian sphinxes'''- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian. * {{listing | type=see | name=Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=45 kn | lastedit=2019-10-31 | content=Exceptionally well preserved substructure of Diocletian's Palace now open as a museum. One of the locations in [[Game of Thrones]]. }} [[File:Gardien du Temple de Vulcain Split - Croatie.jpg|thumb|Sphinx]] [[File:Split IMG 8103.jpg|thumb|Papalic mansion]] ===Beyond the Diocletian's Palace=== *'''Riva''' is the main city promenade. Since 2007, Riva has a new, ''modern'' appearance, which isn't up to the taste of some who used to it's ''authentic'' look. *'''Marjan''' - a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 174 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split. South cliffs are popular within alpine climbers. St. Nicholas church is situated on the east of Marjan, on its south side are beautiful St. Jeronimus church and "Gospe od Betlema" church (Madonna of Betlehem). House building is strictly forbidden in order to save Marjan - the lungs of Split. *'''Varoš''' - one of the oldest parts of town. A place where most of the city peasants and fishermen lived. Charming streets and beautiful small houses. * {{see | name=Galerija Meštrović | alt= | url=http://www.mestrovic.hr | email= | address= | lat=43.504306 | long=16.417917 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ivan Meštrović Gallery | image=Ivan Mestrovic Gallery.jpg | wikidata=Q6096967 | content=The gallery contains works of Ivan Meštrović, famous Croatian sculptor. }} * {{see | name=Archaeological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.mdc.hr/split-arheoloski | email= | address= | lat=43.515556 | long=16.434444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Split Archaeological Museum (10421438644).jpg | wikidata=Q598800 | content=The oldest museum in Croatia (1820), about 20 min walk north of the old town (entry 20 kn). Many artifacts and monuments from Roman colonies Salona and Narona. }} *{{see | name=Old graveyards | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sustipan and old Jewish cemetery }} ==Do== {{mapframe|name=Map of the region around Dubrovnic}} [[Image:SplitRiva.jpg|thumb|Riva]] * {{do | name=Split city beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 43.500815| long= 16.445582| directions=continue south past the bus station, follow the road which goes by the tracks, and from the bridge over the tracks you can take a stairs down to the beach | hours= | price=free | content=If you have a longer stop-over in Split, 5 min south of the passenger terminal and the train and bus stations lies Split's city beach where you can take a plunge in the Adriatic. }} * Sunbathe and swim on the beach at Bačvice. To reach this beach walk south along the waterfront from the bus station and then follow the road that crosses the railway line. There are many cafes and places to eat ice cream. This is certainly not the best beach in Croatia (it is packed solid most of summer), but it will give you a feeling of 'real' Croatia as the vast majority of people who go there are from Split. There are also beaches around hill Marjan. Most popular are Kaštelet, Kašjuni and beautiful pine forest beach Bene. On Bene beach there is a restaurant and a recreation centre. Bus No. 12 travels there. * Climb the campanile bell tower next to the palace mausoleum. The stairs cling to the inside of the tower, and in places the steps cross the large open window spaces. The ascent is certainly not for those with vertigo, but the views from the top are marvelous. It costs 10 kn to go up the bell tower. * The historic core of Split with Diocletian palace is among the first urban complexes to enter the list of the UNESCO world heritage in year 1979. Most probably this one of a kind Imperial Palace was built from 298-305 AD and is one of the most significant original structures of the period mostly because so much of it has been preserved. Later this Palace contributed to the broadening of the town because as the city evolved beyond its walls. The unique substructure halls were newly explored and each year more of them are opened to the public. Some have fascinating artefacts on display. May - Oct 10:00-19:00. Nov-Apr, opens at 11:00, duration 90 min. In English language. Starts in front of the tourist info centre, please arrive 15 min before tour is due to commence. *{{do | name=Farmers Market (Pazar) | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Split's Pazar is the place to go for a variety of wares such as fruits and veggies, clothing and other odds and ends. Lots of local colour and excitement. }} *{{do | name=Picigin | url= | email= | address=Bačvice | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional beach game with a small ball (Bačvice beach). In summer every year there is a world championship in picigin. }} *{{do | name=Grgur Ninski | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is said that if you touch the big toe of the statue and make a wish your wish will come true. }} * '''Watch football''' ie soccer at {{do | name=HNK Hajduk Split | url=https://hajduk.hr/naslovnica | email= | address=Stadion Poljud, Osmih mediteranskih igara | lat=43.520 | long=16.432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-22 | content=They play in Prva HNL, the top tier of football in Croatia; indeed they've never been out of it, and have won it several times. Their home ground of Poljud stadium (capacity 34,000) is 1 km north of the main bus station, harbour and old city. Don't go for the cheapest seats as these are in the north stand, the ''Torcida'' bastion of home fanatics. }} *'''Seabob'''. Explore some beaches above or below water with a SEABOB. === Sailing === There are lots of companies running boats, such as Busabout, RAFT Croatia, Topdeck and Contiki. The majority of sailing charters start from the city of Split. There are many charter agencies where you can charter a sailing or motor yacht which are based in Split. Most of them operate from ACI marina Split, marina Zenta or marina Spinut. There are also many charter agencies based in marina Kastela which is based in the vicinity of Split. When you charter a yacht through a charter agency and arrive to the designated marina there are a few things that need to be done. The most important thing is the yacht check in (usually Saturday around 16:00). Take your time doing yacht check in. Familiarise yourself with the chartered yacht and with the yacht equipment. The rule of thumb is the more time you take for the yacht check in, the less time you will need for the yacht check out. After that you have to do the shopping for the charter vacation. Don't neglect the groceries shopping because the sea is unpredictable and you don't want to get stuck on the boat without sufficient provisions of food and drink. You can do the shopping in a marina although the prices are usually much higher there, or you can order from yacht provisioning services who usually deliver the products to the marina at no extra fee. In [http://www.jamyachtsupply.com/ Jam Yacht Supply] offer an online provisioning catalogue and you can order from a large selection of groceries and other products months in advance, everything you order awaits for you at the marina. ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Pazar | url= | email= | address=Stari Pazar 2 | lat=43.507363|long=16.441673| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Farmers market with perfect fruit, vegetables and more. The best time to visit the market is Saturday morning. }} *{{buy | name=Ribarnica | alt= | url= | email= | address=Obrov 2 | lat=43.509114 | long=16.437392 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fresh fish market. }} *{{buy | name=Marmontova | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.508954| long=16.436829| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Shopping street in the centre. }} =====Shopping malls===== *{{buy | name=City Center One | url=http://www.citycenterone.hr/ | email= | address=Vukovarska 207 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 09:00-21:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price= | content=Opened in 2010. 3 floors (5 garage levels) and Cineplexx cinema. }} *{{buy | name=Mall of Split | url=https://mallofsplit.hr// | email= | address=Ul. Josipa Jovića 93 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 09:00-22:00, cinema and caffe bars 09:00-23:00 | price= | content=Opened in 2016. }} * '''Joker''' Put Brodarice 6. Opened in 2007. 50 shops on 4 floors with Tommy supermarket, DM, Hervis sports shop, Deichmann and a McDonalds. 15-20 min walk from the city center with buses stopping near the front of the centre. There is a cinema on the first floor. The top floor has fitness club, restaurant and a ''sky bar'' with an outdoor swimming pool. ==Eat== The most famous local delicacy is '''soparnik'''. It originates in the nearby Poljica region (formerly known as ''Poljička Republika'' or Republic of Poljica in the Middle Ages). It is a dough filled with chard and baked in the fireplace. On top comes olive oil and garlic. You can find it at the ''pazar'' (green market). Italian influences dominate Croatia's coast: a sample of the best of their legacy is risotto with tender white scampi or black calamari, a dish beloved by all Croatians. A wide selection of salumi, magnificent Istrian and Dalmatian hams ('''dalmatinski pršut'''{{snd}}comparable to Parma or speck) and cheese from the island of Pag are well worth trying, as is the large variety of excellent Croatian wines and beers. Do not miss Dalmatian '''pašticada s njokama''' (gnocchi). In a world suffocating under the weight of processed foods, Croatia's version of a traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one that is completely reliant on local produce, most of which is organic. Additionally, as any major city in the Balkans, Split is also a locus of general Balkans-style eating: ''Ćevapi''/''ćevapčići'' (diminutive), a ubiquitous Bosnian dish, are small grilled rolls of minced beef, pork, or lamb, or a combination of any of these three. Usually served with chopped onions, ''kajmak'' (similar to clotted cream) or, sometimes, ''ajvar'' (a relish made from bell peppers, aubergines, garlic and chilli). Split's eateries are to be found in a variety of settings, ranging from the romantic to the vibrant. It isn't difficult to enjoy superb food and wine in a classical environment with good friends and/or family. Plenty of fast food joints between the Old Town and the bus station. ===Budget=== ====In the Old Town==== * {{eat | name=Zalogajnica Dioklecijan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dosud ulica 9 | lat=43.5077926 | long=16.4393345 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizza Cut Planet 1 | alt= | url= | email= | address=Marmontova ul. 2a | lat=43.5085017 | long=16.4367153 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Zlatna ribica | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Kraj Svete Marije 8 | lat=43.5092341 | long=16.4374077 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Seafood.}} * {{eat | name=Vege vegan street food restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Stari pazar 7 | lat=43.5071346 | long=16.4419460 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Sandwich Bar Rizzo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Tončićeva ul. 4 | lat=43.5100684 | long= 16.4367921 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Ba!Će | alt= | url= | email= | address=Križeva ul. 1 | lat=43.5095680 | long=16.4361128 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Kaleta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Zrinsko Frankopanska 9 | lat=43.5114386 | long=16.4364092 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=}} ====Near the Old Town==== *{{eat | name=Fino i Friško 2 - Biškić | url= | email= | address=Čulića dvori 2 | lat=43.5093163 | long=16.4427717 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Because of its proximity to school, this bakery always has fresh and tasty food. }} * {{eat | name=Fife | url= | email= | address=Trumbiceva obala 11 | lat=43.5076409 | long=16.4336683 | directions= across the bay from the ferry terminal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 40-80 kn | content=Lively and busy restaurant with lots of seating and deliciously large Croatian dishes. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Kod Joze | url= | email= | address=Sredmanuska 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 347 397 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains 50-120 kn | content=The traditional family-run ''konoba'' serves tasty dishes in style. Prices very reasonable considering the quality and atmosphere. }} *{{eat | name=Konoba Insula | url= | email= | address=popovica 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small side street restaurant run by a young married couple, incredible food at a very fair price. Pasta with prawns and mussels is 70 kn. }} *{{eat | name=Mala kuća | url= | email= | address=Domovinskog rata 27d, Put firula 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily 09:00-00:00 | price= | content=Fast food with delicious marinated chicken grill sandwich (30 kn). }} *{{eat | name=Popaj | url=https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=126881647399407 | email= | address=Pojišanska b.b., Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića b.b. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th winter 08:00-00:00, summer 08:00-01:00, F Sa winter 08:00-13:00, summer 08:00-14:00, Su winter 15:00-00:00, summer 15:00-01:00 | price= | content=The most popular fast food in Split with great pizzeta (small pizza, 15 kn) and very big ham sandwich (20 kn). }} *{{eat | name=Bakra - Steak & Pizza Bar | url= | email= | address=Radovanova 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-23:00 | price= | content=Definitely one of the best pizza in town, baked on fireplace. }} *{{eat | name=Biser Orijenta | url= | email= | address=Bihaćka 2a (top floor of Lavčević building) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30-00:00 | price=Mains 50-70 kn, duck and seafood dishes up to 120 kn | content=Good "European Chinese" cuisine. Not too popular among the locals, but the prices are fair and the service is friendly. }} *{{eat | name=Konoba Marjan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Senjska, 1 | lat=43.50839 | long=16.43428 | directions= | phone=+385 98 9346848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Risottos, pasticada (marinaded veal cooked in sauce), and excellent fish. Prices are very reasonable and the staff very friendly. English spoken. }} * {{eat | name=Kod Sfinge Vanevropske Zviri | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ulica Kraj Svetog Ivana 2 | lat=43.5082 | long=16.4398 | directions=inside Diocletian's Palace, in between Jupiter's temple and Peristil | phone=+385 99 443 8666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Pašticada for 150&nbsp;kn | lastedit=2016-08-27 | content=A Konoba/Trattoria. Good Dalmatian specialties: Pašticada, Paški sir, etc. Also proposes good seafood catch of the day, but sometimes unavailable. Seems to be operated by a single family: The waiters knows very well the menu! }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Nostromo | url= | email= | address=Kraj Svete Marije 10 | lat= | long= | directions=just off Marmontova | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Main dish 60-200 kn | content=Good seafood and salad in a rather smoky ambience with friendly service. }} ==Drink== Dalmatia is well known for its world class wines, but when in Split it is a must to try soda drinks called '''Pipi''' and '''Orela''', produced by local beverage manufacturer '''[http://dalmacijavino.hr Dalmacijavino]'''. Lots of outdoor cafés are to be found along the Riva waterfront. * {{drink | name=St Riva | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Riva seafront | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=20 kn a pint | content=Has an upper story that overlooks the promenade. }} * {{drink | name=Sanctuary Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarybarsplit/ | email= | address=Poljana Stare Gimnazije 1 | lat=43.509612 | long=16.438868 | directions= | phone=+385 95 896 1199 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-00:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-01-13 | content=The beachhead of craft cocktails in Split, with a selection of craft beers as well. Run by US expat, Tristan. }} * {{drink | name=Gaga Bar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=tucked away in a corner, just off Narodni Trg | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Pint 20 kn, cocktails 20-35 kn | content=Cosy atmosphere, long list of cocktails, latin music. Ask for a bill, because one round is 100 kn, and then second one (the same one) may be 150 kn. Atmosphere is nice, but the waiters are not. More tourists than locals. }} ===Nightclubs=== There are many clubs on '''Bačvice''' beach *{{drink | name=Vanilla Club | url=https://m.facebook.com/vanilla.bar.split/ | email= | address=Poljudsko šetalište b.b. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fancy place by the swimming pool with popular domestic and foreign music. }} ==Sleep== There is a wide variety of private accommodation available in Split, as well as a few hostels. Some of the best prices can probably be obtained by going to the bus station or ferry terminal and haggling with the many people there offering accommodation - even fairly late at night, there are still many people offering beds. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Hostel Split Backpackers 2 | alt= | url=https://www.splitbackpackers.com/ | email= | address=Ul. kralja Zvonimira 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 549 9134 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-20 | content=Lively hostel popular with solo travelers. Well located between the old town and the bus and train stations. Dorm from €15. }} * {{sleep | name=Tchaikovsky Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Petra Iliča Čajkovskog| lat=43.51203 | long=16.43705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed 75 kn | lastedit=2020-10-20 | content=Chill hostel with only few guests around during low-season. Shared kitchen. Wifi. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Al's Place | alt=Hostelsplit | url=http://www.hostelsplit.com/ | email=info@hostelsplit.com | address=Petra Kružića 10 | lat= | long= | directions=inside the city walls | phone=+385 98 918 2923 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm €20-25 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Hostel open Easter to Oct run by British expat Al. The hostel is in an 800-year-old stone house inside the city walls, small and cozy with only 12 beds in 2 en suite rooms. There is also kitchen and common area, A/C, and laundry. }} * {{sleep | name=CroParadise Green Hostel | url=http://www.croparadise.com/ | email= | address=Culica Dvori 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +385 91 444 4194 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm €11, double room €30 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Has several units scattered across Old Town, lacks communal area for socialising. LCD televisions and computers with free internet access, some rooms dingy and noisy. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Old Town Hostel | alt= | url= | email=info@oldtownsplit.com | address=Dominisova 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 355 144 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Dorm €25 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Free wifi, one shared computer, flat screen TV with a collection of movies. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hostel Split | alt=formerly Pletkovic Hostel | url=https://www.hostelinsplit.com/accomodation-hostel | email=hostel1700@gmail.com | address=Poljana Kneza Trpmira 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 717 170 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bunk €15, private room €50 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Very central, between bus station and old town. With 8-bedded dorm and private rooms. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=SilverGate Hostel | alt= | url= | email=silvergatehostel@gmail.com | address=Hrvojeva 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 322 857 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Situs Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Starčevićeva 3 | lat= | long= | directions=500 m north of harbour | phone=+385 98 314 299 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed: 110-150 kn | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content= }} === Mid-range === * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Guesthouse Vrlic | alt= | url= | email= | address=Držićeva 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 99 2152 352 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €50 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Small central place. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Villa Varoš | alt= | url=https://villavaros.hr/ | email=jdonlic@yahoo.com | address=Miljenka Smoje 1 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m west of palace | phone=+385 99 215 9538 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €60 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Clean comfy small hotel, very central, friendly helpful hosts. }} === Splurge === * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Atrium | alt= | url=https://safirhoteli.hr/ | email= | address=Domovinskog rata 49a | lat=43.519 | long=16.448 | directions= | phone=+385 21 20 0000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €250 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Modern hotel in business district, with 124 rooms. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Mondo | alt=formerly Hotel Dalmina | url=https://hotelmondo.hr | email= | address=Kopilica 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 35 00 00 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €100 | lastedit=2019-09-22 | content=Business hotel in an industrial part of town, free parking. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Globo | alt= | url=http://hotelglobo.com | email= | address=Lovretska 18 | lat= | long= | directions=1 km north of harbour | phone=+385 21 481 111 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €100 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Workaday neighbourhood but hotel is clean & well-run, close to central sights. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Luxe | alt= | url=https://hotelluxesplit.com | email= | address=Kralja Zvonimira 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 314 444 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €150 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Decent place in town centre, some street noise, some rooms are in Annex 500 m away. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Park | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpark-split.hr/ | email=hotelpark@hotelpark-split.hr | address=Hatzeov perivoj 3 | lat= | long= | directions=200 m east of ferry piers | phone=+385 21 406 400 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €130 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Good central hotel, claims to be 5 star but it's more like 3 or 4, and the room rates are in line with that. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Peristil | alt= | url=https://hotelperistil.com/ | email=booking@hotelperistil.com | address=Poljana kraljice Jelene 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 329 070 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €130 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Friendly small place within the old palace. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Vestibul Palace | alt= | url=http://vestibulpalace.com | email=info@vestibulpalace.com | address=Iza vestibula 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 329 329 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €120 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Within the old palace, so some rooms are small and you'll regret trying to bring a car, but excellent service and a comfy modern place in the centre. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Marmont | alt= | url=http://marmonthotel.com | email= | address=Zadarska 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 308 060 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €220 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Central in old town, most rooms are small and dark, and parking is difficult. But it's clean and simple and has A/C. }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-resort-split-spa | email=info.split@radissonblu.com | address=Put Trstenika 19 | lat=43.503 | long=16.470 | directions=2 km east of ferry port | phone=+385 21 303 030 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from €200 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Bland modern building, but a well-run resort hotel with beach club and good grill restaurant. With spa, but the indoor pool is closed indefinitely for repairs. One repeat visitor was impressed by the low staff turnover. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Riva Apartments | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Riva-Apartments-Split-489286257769321/ | email=info@riva-apartments.com | address=Ul. Andrije Alješija 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 91 286 7411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double room €140 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Self-catering apartments on Riva promenade looking out to Split Bay. }} === Out of town === * {{sleep | name=Adria Hostel | url=http://www.hostel-adria.com/ | email=info@hostel-adria.com | address=Bajnice | lat= | long= | directions=near the main coastal road between Split and Omis, about 12 km south of Split. Take bus #60 or contact the hostel to arrange pickup | phone=+49 177 7368595, +385 21 873028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Dorm bed: €15-25; bed in private room: €18-28 | checkin=11:00 | checkout=09:30 | content=Right next to the Adriatic Sea. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Antonio | url=http://www.hotel-sanantonio.com | email=info@hotel-sanantonio.com | address=Grljevacka 30, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions=7 km towards Dubrovnik, on the right hand side, right on the beach | phone=+385 21 336 111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€48-95 | checkin= | checkout= | content=54 rooms and 3 suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Méridien Lav | url=http://www.lemeridiensplit.com/ | email= | address=Grljevacka, 2A, Podstrana | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+385 21 500 500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Stay safe== Do not go to striptease bars because they are a tourist trap. For LGBT+ friendly places consider to consult locals first as [https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaClubGhetto Ghetto] is the only gay-owned bar-club. Alternative youth club [https://www.facebook.com/klub.kocka Kocka] is also gay friendly location for concerts and parties. =====Dentist===== * '''[http://www.split-dent.com/ Split-Dent]''' Dental treatment, visitors to the city are welcome. == Connect == As of Sep 2021, Split has 4G from A1 and Tele2, and 5G from T-Mobile. Wifi is widely available in public places. [https://internet-caffe-club-100-d-print-phone-calls.business.site/ Internet Club 100] is at Sinjska ul 2/4 north side of the old city, open M-F 09:30-15:30. ==Go next== *'''Salona''' - ancient Roman colony, one of the biggest towns of Roman Empire. It had a population of nearly 60,000 people. It was a capital of Roman province Dalmatia. Well preserved amphitheater, theater, basilica, cemetery and many other Roman buildings. Situated near town of Solin, 10-20 min bus ride from Split. * '''[[Hvar]]''' - A day trip by boat to this island is well worth the effort. Car ferry leave for Stari Grad five times a day in peak season (July&ndash;August), three times a day outside this period (a single trip costs about 42 kn to Stari Grad on Hvar). There are also high speed passenger ferries that sail to Hvar town. Hvar town is small but extremely attractive, with numerous large yachts moored in the harbour. If using the left luggage service, make sure you thoroughly check the prices and conditions of use. Check ticket prices, schedules and timetables on [https://raftcroatia.com/ RAFT Croatia] website. * '''[[Brac|Brač]]''' - An alternative could be the boat to the island of Brač which is just the other side of the water. Split is well connected with Milna, Sutivan, Bol and Supetar Brač. [https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company sails year round to Brač. The last ferry back to Split leaves at 22:45 from Supetar. Try renting a bike or scooter for exploring the island. When renting, take into account that the rental service normally closes rather early but when you ask for it, they are quite flexible as most people are in Split. A return ferry ticket should cost about 60 - 100 kn, depending on the destination. * '''[[Solta|Šolta]]''' is another gorgeous island easily reachable by ferry from Split within an hour. It's more laid back than Hvar and less touristy than Brač, mostly frequented by Croatian tourists. Great bays, clear water, historic towns and local honey, wine and olives.[https://www.ksc.hr/homepage KSC] ferry company also provides ferry lines to Stomorska and Rogač that sail year round. * {{do | name=Krka National Park | alt= | url=http://www.npkrka.hr/ | email= | address= | lat=43.866626 | long=15.972498 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q828155 | content=- one of eight national parks in Croatia. Enjoy in beautiful waterfalls and visit old monastery on the island Visovac. }} * {{do | name=[[Omiš]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.4452049 | long=16.6909096 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= - this little town is situated on the mouth of Cetina river and its magnificent canyon. It is ideal place for rafting and canyoning. You can get to Omiš by regular scheduled bus. Bus prices are around 20-30 kn for one way ticket from Split.}} * '''[http://www.ogorje.net/konjicki_klub.php Horse Club]''' - in village called Donje Ogorje you can ride a horse in the nature. It will cost you 100 kn for one hour. There is also an option for riding and sleeping in the nature for several days. * '''[[Makarska]]''' - a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, 60 km southeast of Split. Frequent buses (price 40-50 kn one way). * '''[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]''' - possible day trips by regular scheduled bus include [[Mostar]], [[Međugorje]], Livno, Bugojno, Ljubuški, Travnik and even [[Zenica]]. {{related|Ferries_in_the_Mediterranean}} {{IsPartOf|Split-Dalmatia}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|43.51143|16.43975|zoom=15}} lus813g98wsumqov0b0raadrrbq32fz 0 33962 4492048 4484284 2022-07-29T02:46:39Z Ground Zero 1423298 Various clean up and copyedits wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|St_Albans_banner.jpg}} :''For other places with the same name, see [[St. Albans]].'' '''[https://www.enjoystalbans.com/ St Albans]''' is an [[England|English]] cathedral city to the north of [[London]], in the county of [[Hertfordshire]]. Its rich Roman and Medieval history mean it is much more worth a visit than the typical commuter suburb. [[File:Cathedral.png|thumb|300px|St Albans Cathedral]] ==Understand== [[File:Wallingford-screen-sta.jpg|thumb|The Wallingford Screen in the cathedral]] St Albans began in the Iron Age as the Catuvellauni settlement of ''Verlamio'', renamed and developed by the Romans as ''Verulamium''. Burned to the ground by the rebellious Iceni princess Boudicca during her rebellion, it was soon rebuilt. Ruins of portions of the Roman wall, the theatre and a hypocaust can be visited today. A resident of Verulamium named Alban became the first British martyr of Christianity, and thus St Albans became an important abbey and monastic centre in the Middle Ages. The cathedral, founded as the Abbey Church of the monastery on the site, was built partially of stones taken from the old Roman town. After the Reformation, St Albans faded from prominence, becoming a typical Home Counties market town. Yet its historical importance was recognised by the state in 1877, when Queen Victoria bestowed city status on the town and cathedral status on the Abbey Church. Today, St Albans is a well-off suburb, with many residents commuting into London. ===Tourist information=== * {{listing | name=St Albans Visitor Information Point | alt=Enjoy St Albans | url=https://www.enjoystalbans.com/ | email=vic@stalbans.gov.uk | address=St Albans Museum and Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter's Street, AL3 5DJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1727 864511 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content= }} ==Get in== ===By car=== St Albans is close to the M1, A1M and M25 motorways. From the M1 take Junction 6 for the A405 or Junction 8 for the A414 (previously known as the M10). From the A1M take Junction 3 Hatfield for the North Orbital Road/ A414. From the M25 take Junction 21a for the A405/North Orbital Road or Juncton 22 for the A1081. ===By train=== St Albans is easily accessed via the Thameslink railway which runs from '''[[London St Pancras]]''' (25 minutes, easy connections to the Eurostar, and [[London King's Cross]] for Edinburgh and York) to the main {{marker|type=go|name=St Albans City station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sac/details.html|lat=51.7504|long=-0.3274}}, located on Victoria St. Going north is [[Luton Airport]] Parkway, [[Luton]] (Midland) & [[Bedford]] (Midland) (40 minutes). From Luton and Bedford, you can connect north to [[Leicester]], [[Sheffield]] and [[Leeds]]. Going south, the train runs to [[Gatwick Airport]] (70 minutes) and [[Brighton]] on the south coast (100 minutes). Trains also stop at the London stations of West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, St Pancras, [[London Farringdon|Farringdon]], [[City Thameslink]], [[London Blackfriars|Blackfriars]], Elephant & Castle, East [[Croydon]] & [[Wimbledon]]. Fares from London are relatively high, but are slightly cheaper if travelling off-peak (departing St Albans/London after 9:30AM, and departing London 4:30-7PM), or super off-peak (weekends and bank holidays). Open returns (return within 1 month) are not available from St Albans, but are from London. A '''Travelcard''' bought from St Albans includes the return fare from St Albans to London, as well as unlimited travel around London on the tube, overland train, bus and trams service. The city's second railway station, {{marker|type=go|name=St Albans Abbey station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/saa/details.html|lat=51.7447|long=-0.3426}}, is to the south of the city centre in the Verulamium neighbourhood, at the foot of Holywell Hill, and is the terminus of the local line to [[Watford]] Junction Station from which you can connect to [[London Euston]], and north to [[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] and [[Birmingham]]. The train runs as a shuttle every 40 minutes. ===By bus=== St Albans is well linked to neighbouring towns, although despite the distances, journey times are relatively long. There is a frequent direct bus service to London Heathrow Airport, the [https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/greenline No. 724]. This takes between 70-120 minutes (depending on the time of day) and costs £9 one way. This stops at the main station and the Abbey station (on request only). ==Get around== {{mapframe|51.755|-0.336|zoom=13}} You can explore the city in a number of ways. Residents Parking means that on street parking is restricted and car parks can be busy so once you have a space its best to leave the car and walk. Shopmobility scooters are available in St Albans (office is on the ground floor entrance of the Drovers Way car park). === On foot === From edge to edge St Albans takes an hour to walk, the city centre, most hotels and B&Bs and the main attractions much less. The only obstacle comes from the fact the city is built on a relatively steep hill, with Verulamium Park and the Roman remains at the bottom, the medieval and modern town centre at the top, and the Abbey halfway up. The main station (for London, airports, Bedford & Brighton) is a 10-minute walk to the city centre, and the Abbey station perhaps 15 minutes. === By bike === There are cycle routes around the city but best to avoid the town centre (St Peters Street/High Street). Plan your route and beware of steep hill as above. You would need to bring your own bicycle as there are no hire facilities. The Alban Way runs directly through St Albans and is suitable for bikes, making it useful for travel between some parts of the city. === By bus === Buses run around the city, but are not of use for most visitors. Could be a good option getting to/from the stations to town centre for those with pushchairs or mobility issues. === By taxi or minicab === Taxis are a good option but can be expensive. There is a taxi rank both at the main station, and on St Peter’s Street. There is a taxi marshal scheme to help people return home safely from bars, clubs and pubs with late licences (and reduce alcohol-related violent incidents). Minicabs operating in the area must be prebooked. Uber is also available in St Albans. ==See== === History === St Albans is packed with a rich history with something around nearly every corner. ==== Roman ==== The Romans left their mark on St Albans (Verulamium as they knew it). There are '''Roman Remains''' that you can still see: * {{see | name=Roman Wall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.74737 | long=-0.35199 | directions=in Verulam Park | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q17645317 | lastedit=2021-01-06 | content=It was the defensive wall of Roman Verulamium. }} * {{see | name=Roman Theatre of Verulamium | alt= | url=http://www.romantheatre.co.uk | email=enquiries@gorhamburyestate.co.uk | address=Bluehouse Hill, AL3 6AE | lat=51.75405 | long=-0.35835 | directions=by car: off the A4147 (Sat Nav AL3 6AE); by train: nearest station St Albans Abbey Station | phone=+44 1727 835 035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mar-Oct: 10AM-5PM, Nov-Feb: 10AM-4PM | price=Adults £3, students and seniors £2.50, children (5-16) £2.00, under 5’s - free | image=RomanTheatreVerulamium-PS1.jpg | wikidata=Q19861 | lastedit=2020-09-11 | content=A well-preserved stone theatre that lies the other side of the main road near the Verulamium Museum. From here you can walk up to the manor house of Gorhambury (home of the Earl of St.Albans) which is open Thursdays only, May-September, 2-5PM, and some special occasions. }} * {{see | name=Verulamium Museum | alt= | url=http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/verulamium/ | email= | address=St Michael's, AL3 4SW | lat=51.7528 | long=-0.355 | directions=by car: accessible via St Michael's Street or off Bluehouse Hill (the A4147) follow signs; by foot: about a 20-minute pleasant walk from the Town Centre; by train: about a 30-minute walk away from St Albans City Station (Thameslink) and 10-min walk from the St Albans Abbey Station (Abbey Flyer) | phone=+44 1727 751 810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM, Su 2-5:30PM, last admission 5PM | price=Adults £6, children (under 16s) £3, under 5s free, senior citizens and concessions £4, residents of St Albans District (with proof of residency) free, group and family discounts are available | wikidata=Q19861| wikipedia=Verulamium |lastedit=2020-09-11| content=Tells the story of the Roman city of Verulamium (that was the third largest city of Roman Britain). The museum is home to some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean, along with pottery and other artefacts. Within the museum they have recreated Roman rooms as well as having hands-on discovery areas. Some of the Sandridge Hoard of Roman gold coins are on permanent display. During the week there are often school groups, so try and schedule your visit for after the school day. Verulamium Museum is wheelchair-accessible. }} * {{see | name=Hypocaust | alt=Verulamium Park Hypocaust | url=http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/hypocaust/ | email= | address=Verulamium Park, AL3 4SW | lat=51.7492 | long=-0.3563 | directions=by the football pitches in Verulamium Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | image=St Albans, Verulamium Roman Mosaic and Hypocaust Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1347309.jpg | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-04-12 | content=This 1800-year-old hypocaust and mosaic floor was uncovered during excavations in Verulamium Park in the 1930s. Although the Hypocaust is wheelchair accessible, it is off of a gravel footpath and up a bit of a hill. }} ==== Medieval ==== [[File:Stalbans-tower-20031011-001.jpg|thumb|St Albans Clock Rower]] Medieval times shaped the look of St Albans to the picturesque town you can see now. St Albans city centre was the site of two battles during the Wars of the Roses 1455 & 1461. * {{see | name=Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban | alt= | url=http://www.stalbanscathedral.org | email= | address= | lat=51.75051 | long=-0.3427 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=St Albans Cathedral Exterior from west, Herfordshire, UK - Diliff.jpg | wikidata=Q334377| wikipedia=St Albans Cathedral |lastedit=2020-09-11| content=A cathedral which has the longest true nave in Britain. The Shrine of St. Alban is inside. There is no entry free, just a suggestion donation. Most weekdays there is a free Evensong concert at around 5PM. There are free guided tours M-Sa at 11:30AM, Sa 2PM, and Su-F 2:30PM. A shorter “highlights” tour runs daily at 1:05PM. Tower Tours run on some Wednesdays and weekends between May and October, and cost £8 per person. Approximately 4 times a year there is a candle-lit night-time tour. Tickets cost £10 per person and include a drinks reception before the tour. The building is referred both as the Cathedral and the Abbey... they are the same place, so don’t “do” one, then go looking for the other! }} * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt= | url=http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/clock-tower/ | email=museum@stalbans.gov.uk | address=High Street, AL3 4EL | lat=51.7513 | long=-0.340516 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 751 810 | tollfree= | hours=Sa Su bank holidays 10:30AM-5PM | price=Adults £2, children free | wikidata=Q9373871 | lastedit=2022-07-16 | content=This medieval tower was built in the early 15th century. You can climb the tower most weekends and bank holidays from Easter to September, although the tower may have to close unexpectedly in bad weather. During the climb, you are able to see the workings of the clock and learn about some of its history. There is also a view from the top. Plaques in the surrounding area give more historical context. }} ==== Tudor ==== * {{see | name=Sopwell Ruins | alt=Sopwell Nunnery, Sopwell Priory, Lee Hall | url=http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/sopwell-nunery/ | email= | address=Cottonmill Lane, AL1 2BY | lat=51.7440 | long=-0.3348 | directions=a 10-min walk from St Albans Abbey Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q7563217| wikipedia=Sopwell Priory | image=Sopwell-StAlbans-PS99.JPG | lastedit=2017-04-13 | content=Ruins of a Tudor mansion built around 1560 by Sir Richard Lee. It was built on top of the medieval nunnery. It is a good spot for a family picnic and included in two Ver Valley walks. Surrounded by level grass but there is no path so may be unsuitable for those less mobile. }} * {{see |url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-gorhambury-house/ |name=Old Gorhambury House | alt=English Heritage | address=Gorhambury Drive, Gorhambury, AL3 6AH | lat=51.75622 | long=-0.39281 | directions= | price=Free | wikidata=Q7084112 | lastedit= |content=Open nearly every day of the year and at “any reasonable time”, excluding all Saturdays in winter when the road is closed the public.}} * {{see | name=Pemberton Almshouses | alt= | url=http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/data/projects/brickmakers-talk/brick-11-pemberton-alms.htm | email= | address=St Peter's St, AL1 3EU | lat= 51.75629 | long=-0.33528 | directions=opposite Church of St Peter | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26630632 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content=Built in 1627 of brick. }} ==== Recent history ==== * {{see | name=St Albans Museum + Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/index.php/visit/st-albans-museum-gallery | email=museum@stalbans.gov.uk | address=Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, AL1 3DH | lat=51.75218 | long=-0.33895 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 864 511 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-5PM | price=free (some exhibitions may have additional costs) | lastedit=2022-07-16 | content=The original town hall, restored and now acting as a museum and art gallery. The highlight of the museum is the original court room and cells. A café, shop and toilets are also available. }} * {{see | name=St Albans South Signal Box | alt= | url=http://www.tlr.ltd.uk/sigbox/home.eb | email= | address= | lat=51.74882 | long=-0.32785 | directions=close to St Albans City Station, Sat Nav use AL1 3AJ | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su 2-5PM (selected days only) | price=By donation | image=St Albans signal box.jpg | wikidata=Q26397078 | lastedit=2017-04-13 | content=The largest preserved Midland Railway signal box in the UK and one of the few preserved boxes that's open to the public. The site is fully accessible except for the long flight of steps to the upper floor of the signal box. For those unable to get upstairs a video of the upstairs workings can be shown downstairs. Accessible toilet and hand washing facilities available on request. }} * {{see | name=De Havilland Aircraft Museum | alt=Mosquito Museum | url=https://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk | email=curator@dehavillandmuseum.co.uk | address=Salisbury Hall, London Colney, AL2 1BU | lat=51.71021 | long=-0.27360 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 826 400 | tollfree= |fax=| hours=Tu-Su 10:30AM-4PM | price=Adults £14, children £8, concessions £12 | wikipedia=De Havilland Aircraft Museum | wikidata=Q5244410 | lastedit=2020-09-11 | content=The only museum in the world where you can get close up to 3 iconic DH Mosquito Aircraft including the unique prototype, where it was designed and built. }} === Sights and Explore === It is worth taking time to explore and discover St Albans. * {{see | name= Fishpool Street| alt= | url= | email= | address=AL3 4RS | lat=51.75153 | long=-0.34587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17555382 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content=picturesque street leading to St Michaels Village }} <!-- No 13 --> *The '''St Albans Festival''' runs for two weeks in late June, and features a series of events in and around St Albans. * {{see | name=St Michaels Street | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.75382 | long=-0.35380 | directions=from town centre either walk through Verulamium Park or down Fishpool Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5561596| wikipedia=St Michael, Hertfordshire | image=Timber framed house on St Michaels Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire.jpg | lastedit=2017-05-01 | content=This pretty street with a mixture of houses, some thatch roofed and some half-timbered makes for a charming area to have a wander around. St Michaels Bridge takes you over the River Ver. Two traditional pubs and Kingsbury Mill (now the waffle house) are located here. Look out for the "Hertfordshire Puddingstone" found at the front of the mill. The street has the feel of an old English village. }} ===As seen on screen=== St Albans has appeared as the backdrop in many films and TV shows. As you explore the city you may recognise some places. ====Films==== * ''Birthday Girl'' with Nicole Kidman as a St Albans bank clerk was set entirely in St Albans and the surrounding area * ''First Knight'' with Richard Gere and Sean Connery used St Albans Cathedral for a wedding scene * ''Incendiary'' with Ewan McGregor used St Albans Cathedral and the city station * ''Johnny English'' with Rowan Atkinson used St Albans Cathedral as a double for Westminster Abbey * ''Mike Bassett England Manager'' with Ricky Tomlinson used St Albans to double as Norwich (locations included the town hall) ====TV==== * ''Foyles War'' with Michael Kitchen filmed scenes in Fishpool Street * ''Holby City'' has filmed at St Albans City Station * ''Inbetweeners'' with Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley the field trip episode was filmed by the town hall * ''Inspector Morse'' with John Thaw and Kevin Whatley scenes where shot at Ye Old Fighting Cocks and St Albans Cathedral * ''Life Begins'' with Caroline Quentin & Alexander Armstrong filmed at various places around St Albans including Market Place & French Row * ''Midsummer Murders'' with John Nettles filmed a scene at St Albans School * ''Porridge'' with Ronnie Barker. The opening titles used the {{see| name=old prison gate house | address=in Victoria Square, AL1 3T | lat=51.74948 | long=-0.32644 | wikidata=Q104853659}} * ''The Apprentice'' with Lord Sugar had the introduction and ‘walk of shame’ exit sequences (series four onwards) filmed at the Viglen HQ building in St Albans. ====Adverts==== * Morethan: In 2013 Morethan dedicated a whole advert to St Albans ==Do== There is lots to do in St Albans whether its just for: a short few hours, day trip or longer holiday. ===Cinema and Theatre=== [[File:TrestleArtsBase.jpg|thumb|Trestle Arts Base]] * {{do | name=The Odyssey | alt= | url=http://www.odysseypictures.co.uk | email= | address=166 London Road, AL1 1PQ | lat=51.74796 | long=-0.33248 | directions=by foot: a 15-min walk from town centre; by car: on London Road (A1081); by train: nearest station St Albans City Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q41794584 | lastedit=2017-04-13 | content=An independent single screen Art Deco cinema. Showing a broad selection on film titles each month, including new releases & classics. }} * {{do | name=Abbey Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.abbeytheatre.org.uk/ | email=boxoffice@abbeytheatre.org.uk | address=Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, AL1 2DL | lat=51.7451 | long=-0.3449 | directions=by car: off Holywell Hill use Sat Nav AL1 2DL; by train: nearest station is St Albans Abbey Station just across the road from the theatre | phone=+44 1727 857861 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31675505 | lastedit=2017-04-13 | content=A small theatre built and run entirely by members. The resident production company being the Company of Ten. The theatre has visiting professional and amateur groups which helps provide a truly diverse programme of events throughout the year. Wheelchair accessible with disabled toilet. }} * {{do | name=The Maltings Art Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk | email= | address=Level 2, 26 The Maltings, AL1 3HL | lat=51.75117 | long=-0.33681 | directions= on Level 2 of the Maltings Shopping Centre next to the Library | phone=+44 333 666 3366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104773696 | lastedit=2017-04-13 | content=The Maltings Arts Theatre is a lively, buzzing fringe venue in the centre of St Albans providing high quality performances at affordable prices and a platform for the best local creative talent. }} * {{do | name=The St Albans Organ Theatre | alt= | url=http://stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk/ | email= | address=320 Camp Road, AL1 5PE | lat=51.74635 | long=-0.30948 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 869 693 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Q42795419 |wikidata=Q42795419 | lastedit=2020-09-05 | content=Contains theatre organs, punch-card cafe organs and other instruments. It opens every Sunday afternoon, when visitors have the opportunity to see and hear the fascinating instruments. }} * {{do | name=Trestle Theatre Company Ltd | alt= | url=https://www.trestle.org.uk | email=admin@trestle.org.uk | address=Russet Drive, AL4 0JQ | lat=51.74718| long=-0.29973 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 850 950 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17035740 | lastedit=2021-01-24 | content= }} ===Parks and nature=== * {{see |name=Verulamium Park|alt=|url=https://www.enjoystalbans.com/listing/verulamium-park/|email= |address=|lat=51.75|long=-0.3545|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price= |lastedit=2020-09-11 |content=An enormous stretch of greenery lying to the south of the city centre. There is a lake in the middle, and the '''River Ver''' flows to the side. To get here, walk from the Chapter House entrance of the Cathedral through the '''Orchard''' to the '''Ye Olde Fighting Cocks''' pub, then over the little bridge. Alternatively walk down George Street from the Clock Tower, turning left onto Romeland, and then through the millennium old '''Abbey Gateway''', then follow the road down the hill to the pub and bridge. From the park, you can easily walk to the '''Verulamium Museum'''.}} * {{See|name=Clarence Park|alt=|url=https://www.enjoystalbans.com/listing/clarence-park/|email= |address=1A Clarence Rd, AL1 4NF|lat=51.75314|long=-0.32426|directions=located just to the west of the St Albans City train station. |phone=+44 1727 866 100|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=free|wikidata=Q1409639|lastedit=2020-09-11|content=A medium-sized park. It contains the stadium for St Albans City FC in addition to a cricket pitch and pavilion, tennis courts, and bowling green.}} * {{see | name=Heartwood Forest| alt= | url=https://heartwood.woodlandtrust.org.uk | email= | address=AL4 9DQ | lat=51.78468, | long=-0.30853 | directions=either side of the B651 north of Sandridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5693113 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content=The largest (858 acres) continuous new native forest in England }} * {{see | name=Grebe House Wildlife Garden | alt= | url=http://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/ | email= | address=39 St Michael's St, AL3 4SW | lat= 51.75223 | long=-0.35432 | directions=next to the Verulamium Museum | phone=+44 1727 858 901 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q105027262 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }} ===Walks=== * {{do | name=Alban Way (cycle path) | alt= | url=https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Alban Way | image=Alban Way. Blue Bridge over Camp Road, St Albans - geograph.org.uk - 111170.jpg | wikidata=Q4709023 | lastedit=2017-04-11 | content=A cycle path that runs from St Albans, close to St Albans Abbey railway station and the site of Roman Verulamium, through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield, ending close to Hatfield railway station. The route follows the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. }} * {{do | name=St. Albans: Let's Walk | alt= | url=http://www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=bookings@stalbanstourguides.co.uk | address=St. Albans City & District Council, Tourist Information Centre, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, AL3 5DJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1727 864511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=£5 for adults, £2 for children (5-15 years old) | wikidata= | lastedit=2015-10-19 | content=The St. Albans Tourist Information Centre has information about a large number of guided walking tours in St. Albans. These tours are led by trained guides. Most tours now start at the clock tower due to the old town hall being closed for redevelopment. }} ==Buy== The main shopping street in St Albans is St Peters Street which has a selection of usual high street stores. Market Place with its more oldie worldly feel is often used in pictures to depict St Albans with the Cathedral tower in the background. ===Markets=== St Albans is home to three '''markets''' that are worth exploring. The Charter/Traditional market which is the world’s longest running street market, the Farmers market for locally produced products and the European style Christmas market: * {{buy | name=St Albans Traditional Street Market | alt=St Albans Charter Market | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.75266 | long=-0.33863 | directions=along the length of St Peters Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Sa 8:30AM-5:30PMish | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-04-30 | content=St Albans market is one of the World’s longest running street markets, with almost unbroken continuance since the late 1200s. It gained its Royal Charter in 1553 and goes back as far as the 9th century. You will find a range of items from food, cloths, gifts and plants to electrical items at this bustling market. On Wednesdays a food section of the market can be found in Market Place selling sweet and savoury bakes, hot and cold food and street food. }} * {{buy | name=St Albans Farmers Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on St Peters Street opposite the Town Hall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2PM on the second Sunday of every month | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-04-30 | content=With local farmers, growers and producers this is a vibrant and entertaining shopping experience. }} * {{buy | name=St Albans Christmas Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.75040 | long=-0.34121 | directions=Vintry walled Garden is next to St Albans Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Runs annually from late November to Mid December | price= | wikidata=Q26468013 | lastedit=2017-04-30 | content=this market based on a European-style Christmas Market takes place in and around the walled Vintry Garden (that used to be a vineyard). }} ===Shopping centres=== * {{buy | name=The Maltings | alt=Maltings Shopping Centre | url=http://maltingsshoppingcentre.co.uk/ | email=maltings@boultbee.co.uk | address=28 The Maltings, AL1 3HL | lat=51.7513 | long=-0.3374 | directions=in St. Albans city centre; bounded on north by Victoria Street and on west by St. Peters Street | phone=+44 1727 844226 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 10AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2015-08-26 | content=This pedestrian shopping centre has a variety of shops, eateries and service establishments. It has approximately 50 establishments on two levels. Its largest shops are Wilko and T K Maxx. The Maltings is also home to the local public library and to the Maltings Arts Theatre. On its east side is a multi-level 800-space car park. The car park is much of the time extremely crowded. }} * {{buy | name=Christopher Place Shopping Centre | alt= | url=https://www.christopher-place.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@christopher-place.co.uk | address=Upper Dagnall St, AL3 5DQ | lat=51.75209 | long=-0.34047 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 832889 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-04-11 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Village Arcade | alt= | url=http://www.nextuplocal.com/Pages.aspx?PageID=1314 | email= | address=7 High St, AL3 4EP | lat=51.75098 | long=-0.34029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM–5PM | price= | wikidata=Q104708269 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=More for the arcade (that leads to the Abbey) than the shops. }} ===Shops=== * {{buy | name=Books on the Hill | alt= | url=http://books-on-the-hill.co.uk/ | email=office@books-on-the-hill.co.uk | address=1 Holywell Hill, AL1 1ER | lat=51.750548 | long=-0.339777 | directions=next to the Peahen | phone=+44 1727 807 248 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price= | wikidata=Q26583960 | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=An independent bookshop with a focus on old and rare books, although newer books are also available. }} * {{buy | name=Chaos City Comics | alt= | url=https://www.chaoscitycomics.com/ | email=chaoscitycomics@gmail.com | address=20 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB | lat=51.75089 | long=-0.34145 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 838719 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-5:30PM, Su noon-4PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=A comic shop with a good selection of current issues and a basement with a sizeable collection of back issues. Graphic novels, trading cards and RPG rulebooks are also available, among other pop culture items. }} * {{buy | name=Warhammer - St Albans | alt=Games Workshop St Albans | url=https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Warhammer-St-Albans | email= | address=18 Heritage Close, AL3 4EB | lat=51.75086 | long=-0.34148 | directions= | phone=+44 01727 861193 | tollfree= | hours=W noon-3PM, 4-9PM; Th F noon-3PM, 3:30-6PM; Sa 10AM-1PM, 1:30-6PM; Su 11AM-1PM, 1:30-5PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=A typical Warhammer store selling all of the usual products (miniatures, paints and other items for the Warhammer table-top game). There are also regular build paint play sessions, particularly for children and teenagers. The manager and other staff are also very friendly and helpful. }} * {{buy | name=Waterstones | alt= | url=https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/st-albans | email=stalbans@waterstones.com | address=8 St Peters Street, AL1 3LF | lat=51.7524 | long=-0.33804 | directions= | phone=+44 01727 834966 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-5:30PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=A chain bookshop with a substantial selection of books across all genres, including a large children's' section. There is a café on the first floor, along with non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy and young adult books. }} ==Eat== St Albans has a wide variety of restaurants and pubs serving food, though nothing of particular excellence. The Hot Cross Bun (the Alban Bun) originates from St Albans, where Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a 14th Century monk at St Albans Abbey, distributed the bun to the local poor on Good Friday, starting in 1361. The Alban bun is available from the Abbots Kitchen (St Albans Cathedral) during the run up to Easter. There are lots of places around St Albans suitable for a picnic when the weather is fine. A good alternative to bringing a picnic and carrying it round with you is buying a supermarket meal deal (Tesco/Boots in the town centre & Sainsburys/Waitrose to the south of Verulamium Park). ===Restaurants=== [[File:Waffle House StAlbans.jpg|thumb|Waffle House in Kingsbury Mill]] * {{eat | name=Côte Brasserie | alt= | url=https://www.cote-restaurants.co.uk/cote/restaurant/details/stalbans | email= | address=3 High Street, AL3 4ED | lat=51.75088 | long=-0.34012 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 858587 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-11PM, Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10:30PM | price= | content=Excellent French restaurant, with a little garden in the back. }} * {{eat | name=The Waffle House | alt=Kingsbury Water Mill | url=http://www.wafflehouse.co.uk/st-albans.html | email= | address= | lat=51.75461 | long= -0.35240 | directions=Follow Fishpool Street to St Michaels | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 8:30AM-6PM, Th-Sa 8:30AM-8PM | wikidata=Q6413169 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=St Michael's Place serves sweet and savoury waffles, in a converted watermill (worth a quick visit in its own right). Very busy for lunch during holiday times so prepare to queue. }} * {{eat | name=Wagamama | alt= | url= | email= | address=Unit 6, Christopher Place | lat=51.75169 | long= -0.34068 | directions= | phone = +44 1727 865122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa noon-11PM, Su noon-10PM | price= | content= A trendy Japanese noodle restaurant in the town centre. Prices are moderate (£10-15/person) and the staff are well trained and friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Express | alt= | url=http://www.pizzaexpress.co.uk/rest/rd140.htm | email= | address=11 Verulam Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1727 853020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 11:30AM-11PM, Th-Sa 11:30AM-midnight | price= | content= The local branch of the popular pizza restaurant chain. }} *'''Cafe Rouge''', chain restaurant on Holywell Hill; the building is a former seed hall used by Samuel Ryder who donated the Ryder Cup, a golf trophy played for between the United States and Europe. As with most UK cities, there are plenty of curry houses: *{{eat | name=Devdas | alt= | url=http://www.devdasrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=St. Peters Street, AL1 3DQ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1727 730830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty selection of Indian food, and winner of a few awards. }} * {{Eat|name=Veer Dhara One|alt=|url=http://veerdhara.com/|email=dh@veerdhara.com|address=9 Hatfield Road, AL1 3RR|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+44 1727 226226|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-Sa noon-2:30 PM and 5:30-11PM, Su 12:30-3PM and 5:30-10:30PM|price=|lastedit=2020-09-11|content=A popular Indian restaurant located in the old liberal club building}} * {{eat | name=Nonnos Pizza | alt= | url=https://www.nonnospizza.co.uk/stalbans/ | email=stalbans@nonnospizza.co.uk | address=215 Hatfield Road, AL1 4SY | lat=51.75204 | long=-0.31101 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 851144 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-11PM | price=£12-£20 | lastedit=2022-07-16 | content=Part of a small chain of pizza restaurants selling stone baked pizzas. Other meals, such as chicken, are also available. Nonnos can get very cramped and busy but collection or delivery is available. }} ===Fish and chips=== * {{eat | name=The Camp Fish & Chips | alt= | url= | email= | address=33 Sutton Rd, AL1 5JQ | lat=51.74901 | long=-0.31109 | directions=corner of Cambridge and Camp View Road | phone=+44 1727 868 858 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q105026574 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Fishy Place | alt= | url=https://fishyplaice.com/ | email= | address=1-3, Catherine St, AL3 5BJ | lat=51.75482 | long=-0.33675 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 845 902 | tollfree= | hours= Tu W Th noon-9PM, F Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-8PM (M closed)| price= | wikidata=Q104667402 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Master Fryer | alt= | url= | email= | address=8 Beech Rd, Bernards Heath, AL3 5AX | lat=51.76691 | long=-0.32311 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 861 188 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11:30AM–2PM, 4:30–9PM | price= | wikidata=Q104667253 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} ===Snacks=== * {{eat | name=Simmons Bakers | alt= | url=http://www.simmonsbakers.com/ | email= | address=27 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, AL4 9RB| lat=51.76423 | long=-0.30711 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 846 962 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 7AM-5:30PM, Su 8AM-5PM | price= | wikidata=Q104649817 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Brilliant bread and pastries }} * {{eat | name=Incredible Edible Civic Centre Garden | alt= | url=http://www.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk/p/blog-page_3.html | email= | address=AL1 3LD | lat=51.75309 | long=-0.33674 | directions=the garden is adjacent to the Alban Arena off St Peter's Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free - help yourself - scissors recommended | wikidata=Q104667717 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Pick your own salads, herbs, fruit and vegetables. }} ==Drink== St Albans has the largest number of pubs in one square mile in England (and the UK). On Friday and Saturday nights, most bars and pubs are full, and may have bouncers on the door checking ID. Closing times vary between 11PM and 2AM, so ask when you're at the bar what time 'last orders' is. There are plenty of very nice country pubs near St Albans, although you'll need your own transport to get there. On sunny days, plenty of people drink in Verulamium Park. This is allowed in certain areas. There are signs where alcohol is prohibited. Tesco on St Peter's Street is generally cheaper than off-licences. === Pubs and bars === St Albans has an large range of pubs and bars given its relative size, most of which offer a selection of food. ==== Historic ==== [[File:Ye-Old-Fighting-Cocks-St-Albans-20031112-018.jpg|thumb|Ye Old Fighting Cocks]] * {{drink | name=Ye Olde Fighting Cocks | alt= | url=https://www.yeoldefightingcocks.co.uk/ | email=enquiries@yofcltd.com | address=16 Abbey Mill Lane, AL3 4HE | lat=51.749 | long=-0.3468 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 869152 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q8050759| wikipedia=Ye_Olde_Fighting_Cocks | image=Ye-Old-Fighting-Cocks-St-Albans-20031112-018.jpg | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=Britain's oldest pub that still runs today. It dates back to the 8th century with the pub you can see today built in the 11th century. Full of history cock-fighting used to take place in the main bar in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the octagonal half-timbered structure was once a medieval dovecote. The old building is full of charm with low ceilings, a bread oven next to the main fireplace, nooks and crannies. There is a nice beer garden in the back. Serves pub grub food. }} * '''St Michael's Village''' is one of the oldest areas of St. Albans, and features some lovely old pubs including the {{drink| name=Six Bells | url=http://www.the-six-bells.com/ |lat= 51.75372 | long=-0.35421 | directions= | wikidata=Q83558841 }} , {{drink| name=Rose and Crown | url= | lat=51.75398 | long=-0.35365 | directions= | wikidata=Q28402493 }} and {{drink| name=Lower Red Lion | url=http://www.thelowerredlion.co.uk/ | lat=51.75172 | long=-0.34649 | address=36 Fishpool St | directions=on the way from the city centre | wikidata=Q26397206}}. Other recommended pubs: * {{drink | name=The Boot | alt= | url=http://www.thebootstalbans.com/ | email= | address=4 Market Pl, AL3 5DG | lat=51.7512597 | long=-0.34030| directions=next to the Clock Tower | phone=+44 1727 857 533| tollfree= | hours=Su-F noon-10PM, Sa 10AM-10PM | price= | wikidata=Q24023948 | lastedit=2020-11-19 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Blacksmith's Arms | alt= | url=https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/blacksmitharms | email= | address=56 St Peter's St, AL1 3NF | lat=51.75464 | long=-0.33581 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 868 845 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558730 | lastedit=2020-11-19 | content=has a large range of Ales and a large beer garden }} * {{drink | name= The Fleur De Lis Public House | alt=Snug | url=http://www.thesnugbar.co.uk/st-albans/ | email= | address=1 French Row, AL3 5DU | lat=51.75137 | long=-0.34070 | directions=by the clock tower | phone=+44 7483 038 971 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26630624 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=King John of France was detained here after his capture at the battle of Poitiers in 1356 }} * {{drink | name=The Goat Inn | alt= | url=http://www.goatinn.co.uk/ | email= | address=37 Sopwell Ln, AL1 1RN | lat=51.74883 | long=-0.33904 | directions= | phone=+44 7713 344 304 | tollfree= | hours=noon-11PM | price= | wikidata=Q26583562 | lastedit=2020-11-19 | content=quieter with a large number of board games for a rainy day }} * {{drink | name=The Verulam Arms | alt= | url=https://www.verulamarms.co.uk/ | email= | address=41 Lower Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 4QE | lat=51.75286 | long=-0.34425 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 743 390 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558794 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=Built as a coaching inn. }} ==== Contemporary/nightlife ==== * {{drink | name=The Horn | alt=Was The Horn Reborn | url=http://www.thehorn.co.uk/ | email=info@thehorn.co.uk | address=Victoria Street, AL1 3TE | lat=51.75028 | long=-0.32903 | directions=near St Albans City Station | phone=+44 1727 853 143 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83559687 | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=A pub and live music venue. Has a selection of original bands, tribute acts, cover bands, acoustics and comedy. Ticket may be required. Pub grub is also available. }} * {{drink | name=Mad Squirrel Tap | alt= | url=https://www.madsquirrelbrew.co.uk/taprooms/st-albans | email= | address=17 High Street, AL3 4EB | lat=51.75077 | long=-0.34139 | directions=on an alley that goes from the clock tower towards the cathedral, also accessible from heritage close | phone=+44 1727 236 867 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83559700 | lastedit=2020-09-11 | content=A pub owned and operated by the hertfordshire brewery Mad Squirrel. While only having their own beers on tap they usually have a large number, around 25, with a good variety in types of beer. Has a small beer garden with views of the cathedral and also serves pizzas. }} * {{drink | name=Club Batchwood | alt=Batchwood Nightclub | url=https://www.clubbatchwood.com | email=stalbans@clubbatchwood.com | address=Batchwood Drive, AL3 5XA | lat=51.76650 | long=-0.35400 | directions=by Batchwood golf course/tennis club | phone=+44 1727 856596 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 11PM-4AMish | price= | wikidata=Q48797353 | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=Local nightclub outside St Albans city centre to the north-east in Batchwood Hall. Clientele mainly 18-24 year olds. }} ==== Traditional local ==== [[File:Farmers Boy St Albans.jpg|thumb|Farmers Boy]] * Near the Odyssey Cinema in London Road are {{drink | name=The Farmer's Boy | alt= | url=https://www.farmersboystalbans.co.uk/ | email= | address=134 London Rd, AL1 1PQ | lat=51.74875 | long=-0.33387 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 860535 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-03 | wikidata=Q83558961 | content=with log fire, board games and suntrap garden. They serve home cooked style food everyday (with a BBQ menu in the summer) }} and {{drink | name=Great Northern | alt= | url=http://greatnorthernpub.co.uk/ | email= | address=172 London Rd, AL1 1PQ | lat=51.74776 | long=-0.33201 | directions=Next to the Odyssey cinema | phone=+44 1727 730 867 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558798 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }} In the Sopwell Lane area east of Holywell Hill there are several good back-street pubs: * {{drink | name=The White Lion | alt= | url=http://www.whitelionstalbans.co.uk/| email= | address=91 Sopwell Ln, AL1 1RN | lat=51.74810 | long=-0.33728 | directions=after walking past the Goat | phone=+44 1727 857 011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26583427 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }}, {{drink | name=The Hare and Hounds | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Beer-Garden/The-Hare-and-Hounds-St-Albans-323199621909330/ | email= | address=104 Sopwell Ln, AL1 1RL | lat=51.7478745 | long=-0.33673 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 762 041 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26397129 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }}, {{drink | name=The Garibaldi | alt= | url=http://www.garibaldistalbans.co.uk/ | email= | address= 61 Albert St, AL1 1RT | lat=51.74846 | long=-0.33681 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83559693 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content=a Victorian Fullers pub }} and {{drink | name=White Hart Tap | alt= | url=http://www.whiteharttap.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Keyfield Terrace, Pageant Road, AL1 1QJ | lat=51.74889 | long=-0.33640 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 860 974 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558869 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }} * On the Hatfield Road A1057 going towards Clarence Park are: {{drink | name=The Cock Inn | alt= | url=http://thecockinnstalbans.co.uk/ | email= | address=48 St Peter's St, AL1 3NF | lat=51.75445 | long=0.33589 | directions=opposite the Blacksmith's Arms | phone=+44 1727 854 816 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24023178 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }}, {{drink | name=The Peacock | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 Hatfield Rd, AL1 3RR | lat=51.75400 | long=-0.33320 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558901 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content=}}, {{drink | name=The Mermaid | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/mermaidstalbans/ | email= | address=98 Hatfield Rd, AL1 3RL | lat=51.75363 | long=-0.33239 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 845700 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558826 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }} and much closer to Hatfield {{drink | name=The Rats Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=246 Hatfield Rd, AL1 4UN | lat=51.75182 | long=-0.31032 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 898 324 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558810 | lastedit=2021-01-22 | content= }} then the {{drink | name=Speckled Hen | alt=Bunch of Cherries | url=https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire/speckled-hen/ | email= | address=Hatfield Rd, AL4 0XG | lat=51.75233 | long=-0.29706 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 866 856 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content= }} * On the B561 towards Sandridge are: {{drink | name=Jolly Sailor | alt= | url=http://thejollysailorpub.co.uk/ | email= | address=3 Stonecross, AL1 4AA | lat=51.75854 | long=-0.33210 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 893 982 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 3:30PM–midnight, Sa Su noon–midnight| price= | wikidata=Q83559701 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} and {{drink | name=The King William IV | alt= | url=https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-king-william-iv-st-albans | email= | address=185 Sandridge Rd, AL1 4AH| lat=51.76630 | long=-0.32269 | directions=on the left of B561 towards Sandridge | phone=+44 1727 869 272 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558875 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The King Harry Public House | alt= | url=https://www.thekingharrystalbans.co.uk/ | email= | address= 2 King Harry Ln, St Stephens, AL3 4BL | lat=51.74204 | long=-0.34937 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 846 904 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26468915 | lastedit=2021-01-05 | content= }} * {{drink | name=White Swan | alt=Dirty Duck | url=http://whiteswanstalbans.co.uk | email= | address=1, Upper Dagnall Street, AL3 5EA | lat=51.75215 | long=-0.33999 | directions= | phone= +44 1727 830 998| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558954 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} ====Village pubs==== In Tyttenhanger south east of St Albans: * {{drink | name=The Plough | alt= | url=http://www.theploughph.co.uk/ | email= | address=30-32 Tyttenhanger Green, Tyttenhanger, AL4 0RW | lat= 51.73955 | long=-0.28925 | directions=Follow Highfield Lane SE of St Albans | phone=+44 1727 857 777 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM–2:30PM 6–11PM, F Sa 11:30AM–11PM, Su 11:30AM–11PM| price= | wikidata=Q83558716 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=A delightful local in the outlying hamlet of Tyttenhanger. }} In Sandridge north of St Albans: * {{drink | name=The Green Man | alt= | url=http://www.greenmansandridge.co.uk/ | email= | address=31 High St, Sandridge, AL4 9DD | lat=51.78075 | long=-0.30579 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 854 845 | tollfree= | hours=noon-10PM | price= | wikidata=Q83558889 | lastedit=2021-01-05 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Queen's Head | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Thequeensheadsandridge/ | email= | address=7 Church End, Sandridge, AL4 9DL | lat=51.78136 | long=-0.30415 | directions=facing St Leonards Church | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26396952 | lastedit=2021-01-05 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Rose & Crown | alt= | url=http://www.roseandcrownpubsandridge.co.uk/ | email= | address=24 High St, Sandridge, AL4 9DD | lat=51.78053 | long=-0.30550 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 859 739 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26470097 | lastedit=2021-01-05 | content= }} * {{drink | name=John Bunyan | alt= | url=http://www.johnbunyanpub.co.uk/ | email= | address=Coleman Green Lane, Sandridge, AL4 8ET | lat=51.79951 | long= -0.27634 | directions=follow Colemans Green Lane west through Heartwood Forest | phone=+44 1582 832 037 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558942 | lastedit=2021-01-23 | content=A countryside pub with vintage and Lotus Car meet ups }} === Campaign for Real Ale === St Albans is home of the '''[http://www.camra.org.uk/ Campaign for Real Ale]''' (CAMRA) head office. The {{drink | name=The Farriers Arms | address=32-34 Lower Dagnall St, AL3 4PT| lat=51.75290 | long=-0.34317 | phone=+44 1727 851 025 | wikidata=Q104708217 | content=is the quiet local's pub where in 1972 the first CAMRA branch was formed.}} * {{drink | name=St Albans Beer & Cider Festival | alt= | url=https://stalbansbeerfestival.org.uk/ | email= | address=Alban Arena, AL1 3LD | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Runs for four days in September | price=Free CAMRA members & non members £3 or £5 | wikidata=Q4708988 | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=The Campaign for Real Ale hosts its annual '''beer festival''' every September. The festival has hundreds of real ales on offer along with real ciders and bottle conditioned beers. A Beer Tokens system is used so you get served quicker at the bar. A refundable glass (£3) is required. }} === Brewing and tasting === * {{drink | name=Verulam Brewery | alt= | url= | email= | address=134 London Rd, AL1 1PQ | lat= | long= | directions= at the back of the Farmer's Boy | phone=+44 1727 860535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=It brews beers for the Farmer's Boy Pub and other outlets. They offer brewery tours with samples, taste lecture and Q&A with the brewer. }} * {{drink | name=Beer Shop | alt= | url=https://beershophq.uk/ourshops/stalbans | email= | address=71 London Road, AL1 1LN | lat=51.74886 | long=-0.33341 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 568030 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q83558719 | lastedit=2017-05-03 | content=An independent retailer of craft, traditional and foreign bottled beer with tasting rooms. They hold regular Beer Nights (informal tasting evenings) drinking a curated selection of brews. }} ==Sleep== St Albans has a range of hotels and B&Bs, although no youth hostels. If visiting from London on a day trip, there is no need to stay in the city overnight, although there are some nice options if you want to stay out of London. [[File:Clarion Collection Hotel St Albans.jpg|thumb|Clarion Collection Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Ardmore House Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.ardmorehousehotel.co.uk/ | email=info@ardmorehousehotel.co.uk | address=54 Lemsford Road, AL1 3PR | lat=51.75671| long=-0.32564 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 859 313 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | wikidata=Q104708239 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=From £65 per night including breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Clarion Collection Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/en-uk/united-kingdom/st-albans/clarion-hotels/gb055 | email= | address=Ryder House, 27 Holywell Hill, St Stephens, AL1 1HG | lat=51.74961| long=-0.34033 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 848 849 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1727 812 210 | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=£60+ | wikidata=Q104639066 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Hotel in Grade II Building }} * {{sleep | name=St Michael's Manor Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/index.php | email= | address=Fishpool Street, AL3 4RY | lat=51.75330| long=-0.34953 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 864 444 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | wikidata=Q83558907 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Well located in St Michaels’ Village, approximately 10-minute walk from the city centre. Close to the Verulamium Museum. There is a good restaurant, and nice grounds. Rates from £145 to £265 per night. }} * {{sleep | name= Premier Inn St Albans City Centre| alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/hertfordshire/st-albans/st-albans-city-centre.html | email= | address=1 Adelaide St, AL3 5BH | lat=51.75445 | long=-0.33716 | directions= | phone=+443333219331 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£29+ | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} [[File:Sopwell House (geograph 3431360).jpg|thumb|Sopwell House (geograph 3431360)]] * {{sleep | name=Sopwell House Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/ | email= | address=Cottonmill Lane, AL1 2HQ | lat=51.735 | long=-0.327 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 864477 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £180 | wikidata=Q7563216| wikipedia=Sopwell House | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Upscale hotel and spa in a 300-year-old mansion. From 1900 it was the home of Prince Louis of Battenberg, where he raised a distinguished family: one daughter became Queen of Sweden, one grandson is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Most visitors have a great time, but there are occasional poor experiences, too many for this price range. No children under 12 or dogs. }} * {{sleep | name=Torrington Hall| alt= | url=http://www.torringtonhall.com/ | email=bookings@torringtonhall.com | address=47 Holywell Hill, AL1 1HD | lat=51.74835 | long=-0.34091 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 841 199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£145+ | wikidata=Q105046897 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=Large rooms in a Victorian mansion }} * {{sleep | name=The White Hart | alt= | url=http://www.whiteharthotelstalbans.co.uk/ | email=whiteharthotel@msn.com | address=23-25 Holywell Hill, AL1 1HB | lat=51.74983 | long=-0.34025 | directions= | phone=+44 1727 853 624 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=£59+ | wikidata=Q17555442 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content=A timbered old coaching inn. }} * {{sleep | name= Travelodge St. Albans City Centre | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/687/St-Albans-City-Centre-hotel | email= | address=53 St Peters Street AL1 3DY | lat=51.75377 | long=-0.33773 | directions= | phone=+44 8719 846577 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-06-09 | content= }} ==Cope== City Centre: * {{listing | name=Car Park Public Toilet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Marlborough Court, 10 Bricket Rd, AL1 3JX | lat=51.75306 | long=-0.33579 | directions=near the Council Offices in the wall of the Civic Car Park | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM–6PM | price=free | wikidata=Q104649839 | lastedit=2021-01-03 | content= }} * {{listing | name=The Maltings Public Toilet | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Maltings, Level 2, 28 Victoria St, AL1 3HL | lat=51.75116 | long=-0.33682 | directions=on Level 2 next to the Maltings Theatre or from TK Maxx east door | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=free | wikidata=Q104774252 | lastedit=2021-01-10 | content= }} In Verulamium Park * {{listing | name=Verulamium Museum Public Toilet | alt= | url= | email= | address=39 St Michaels St, St Albans, AL3 4SW | lat=51.75263 | long=-0.35484 | directions=faces the Verulamium car park | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q104774096 | lastedit=2021-01-10 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Causeway Public Toilet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Verulam Park, AL3 4HE | lat=51.74878 | long=-0.3483 | directions=south edge of Verulamium Lake next to London Gate of Verulamium | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daylight | price=free | wikidata=Q104774126 | lastedit=2021-01-10 | content= }} ==Go next== {{see also|Hertfordshire#Cities, towns and villages}} * North to [[Harpenden]] {{mi|5}} * East to [[Hatfield]] - best known for Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I grew up, which has beautiful Renaissance gardens * South East to [[London Colney]] - village {{mi|3.7}} where St Alban was captured by the Romans; has a couple of nice parks and an old mental hospital turned housing development {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Hertfordshire}} {{geo|51.755|-0.336}} hu7tcrhny7xv884q18izehb4amoyg9q 0 34338 4492221 4365327 2022-07-29T10:03:05Z NightlyG 2167879 /* Stay safe */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Stonehenge banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[Image:Stonehenge.jpg|400px|thumb|Stonehenge]] '''Stonehenge''' is a Neolithic and Bronze Age stone monument located in a {{UNESCO}} on Salisbury Plain in [[Wiltshire]], [[England]]. The WHS is quite large and contains many other structures from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. ==Understand== Stonehenge is in a World Heritage Site of over 2000 hectares that is considered one of the most archaeologically rich in Europe. It is home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK, and contains some 200 scheduled monuments. It is also the site of one of the biggest Chalk grassland reversion projects in the world. Stonehenge is owned by the nation and is administered by [https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge/ English Heritage]. Much of the World Heritage Site land is owned by local farms, but a third is owned and managed by the [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape/ National Trust] who are spearheading the grass regeneration scheme. A new visitor facilities is now open, part of a new joint approach by English Heritage with the [http://www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/ Salisbury Museum] and the [http://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/ Wiltshire Heritage Museum] in [[Devizes]]. ===History=== Evidence indicates that the area around Stonehenge has been occupied since around 8000 BC, but it was during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods that the vast majority of the monuments around it came to be built. Early work at Stonehenge itself began in 3000 BC when an outer ditch and embankment was constructed, and standing timbers erected. From about 2500 BC, Neolithic and Bronze Age man started to bring bluestones and Sarsen stones from [[Wales]] and the Marlborough Downs. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge was completed. Most of the other monuments in the area such as Durrington Walls and Woodhenge date from the same period. A nearby hill fort was built during the Iron Age, and there is evidence to suggest that the area was extensively settled by the Romans. The nearby town of [[Amesbury (England)|Amesbury]] was later settled during the Saxon reign in 979 AD. Stonehenge and the land immediately around it was bought for the nation in 1918. Being on the edge of the military training area Salisbury Plain, a large number of military facilities have also been constructed in the area, including military barracks, a light railway and an aerodrome built within a stone's throw of Stonehenge (most of which has now been removed). Since then the National Trust has acquired some 850 hectares around Stonehenge, and the area was given UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986. ===Landscape=== The Stonehenge landscape is one of the best preserved areas of readily accessible chalk downland in the UK. On the edge of Salisbury plain it features several rolling hills and dry river valleys that allow for pleasant walks without too much trouble. Surrounding farmland is ideal for crops and animal grazing. ===Flora and fauna=== Chalk grassland is a very rich environment allowing for a diverse range of animals and plants. Thin free draining soil restricts competitive species, but allows lime loving plants and trees to flourish. Knapweeds, Birdsfoot Trefoil and Yellow rattle are among several downland floral plants well established in the area. The thin soil also traps heat quickly and is ideal for a wide range of insects, such as the rare Chalkhill and Adonis Blue butterflies. The skylark (a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) red list species) is also common in the area, and lent its name to the nearby military garrison Larkhill. The RSPB own a reserve on Normanton Down, just south of the stones, that has provided an ideal habitat for the Stone Curlew. ==Get in== Visitors should first go to the visitors' centre then take the bus or walk from there to Stonehenge. If you are carrying heavy luggage, you may have to carry it around the entire landscape. So plan wisely. ===By car=== From [[London]] take the M3 and A303 to Amesbury. At the A303 Countess roundabout go south to visit Amesbury for food and accommodation, north to visit Woodhenge and Durrington Walls, or continue west to reach Stonehenge at the centre of the UNESCO site. A mile past the roundabout you can see Stonehenge from Kings Barrow Ridge, at the A360 roundabout go north to the visitor centre car park. From Salisbury and the South, take the A360, and from the north just follow the A360 south from [[Devizes]]. Stonehenge and Woodhenge are well signposted from Amesbury on the A345. ===By train=== The nearest practical stations are [[Andover (England)|Andover]] and [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] which can be reached from [[London Waterloo]] on a direct service. From here you can catch a bus (below), or if there are several in a group (or you are travelling with luggage), the easiest thing to do is hire a taxi at the train station. The going rate for a round-trip with an hour stop at Stonehenge is £35. An hour is enough time to see the main Stonehenge circle (but not the other nearby sites). There are no luggage drop facilities at the Salisbury station. It may be a good idea to talk to a hotel beforehand to help you drop off heavy luggage, if you are carrying any. ===By bus=== Local bus service is provided by '''[https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/ Salisbury Reds]'''. Routes begin or end in Salisbury. However, no "regular" bus routes serve the main entrance to Stonehenge. * The main "bus" option is "The Stonehenge Tour" (see next section). It's essentially an expensive bus that only serves Stonehenge. * The town of [[Amesbury (England)|Amesbury]] is served by three routes - "x5" from [[Swindon]], "activ8" from Andover, and "x4". From Amesbury, it's a {{mi|2}} walk across the countryside to Stonehenge. Along the route are some other prehistoric structures. * Route 2 stops at Shrewton, from which Stonehenge is a 2-mile walk along a road (A360) without a pedestrian pavement. The 2 bus ends in [[Devizes]]. Also check the [http://www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/plan-a-journey/tourism/travelling-to-stonehenge/ Wiltshire bus information]. ===By tour=== ====From London==== Several tours take in Stonehenge when travelling from one destination to the other. Most start from London and visit Stonehenge on their way to Salisbury or Bath. These tours usually allow 30 minutes only at Stonehenge, which gives you time to see only the Stones and not time to appreciate the surrounding area. For tours starting from [[London]], the price starts from around £65 for adult, including entry fee and pick-up service in your London hotel. ====From Salisbury==== '''[http://www.thestonehengetour.info/ The Stonehenge Tour]''' is a tourist-oriented bus service from Salisbury to Stonehenge (on the return trip, it stops at Old Sarum near Salisbury). Tickets cost £16 (adults)/£11 (children) for tour only, or £33 (adults)/£22 (children) for the tour and entry to Stonehenge, Old Sarum and Salisbury Cathedral. The double-decker tour bus picks up at Salisbury train station (outside the station and to the left) and Salisbury centre. The ticket is valid all day long. It runs between every 30 minutes and every hour, depending on time of day and year. Tickets can be purchased online, or from the driver. While you ride, a high-quality audio commentary about your surroundings is played (available in ten languages, headphones are provided). If there are three of you, negotiate a trip with a taxi driver, and you will pay only marginally more and they will store your luggage while at Stonehenge. If there are 4 or 5 of you, a taxi is much cheaper. However, you won't get the audio commentary. ===By foot=== If on a budget, you can view the stones for free from the [[Walking in the United Kingdom#Countryside access|access land]] a short distance away on the north side. The access land also contains various tumuli (burial mounds) nearby. Doing this will inevitably involve a bit of a walk; it is just over 2 miles from either the car park at [https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/woodhenge/ Woodhenge] or the bus station at Amesbury. If you want to walk from [[Amesbury (England)|Amesbury]], make your way to Countess Roundabout (served by the Salisbury Reds X5 route, just north of the High Street area), then walk north until you see a wooden sign for Stonehenge on your left. The sign points you to a network of country trails that will take you through old burial mounds, the Stonehenge Cursus, the Avenue, and (with a bit of a detour) Woodhenge on your way to the stones. This isn't the most direct route to the stones – about 3.5 miles/6 km, or more if you take the detour to Woodhenge – but it's worth it if you're interested in seeing the other earthworks amid the quiet green and yellow fields. Bring a map, or an app with good walking coverage like Maps.me. ==Get around== The stones themselves can be reached by bus (cost covered by entrance fee) from the visitors centre along the old course of the A344, but for those wishing to explore, the local landscape is best enjoyed on foot or by bicycle. Several bridleways and footpaths criss-cross the area, and the National Trust allows access to a large amount of its land that is being reverted to chalk grassland. The path around the stones is wheelchair-accessible. ===Walking=== The National Trust has opened some 260 hectares of its land to walkers so that they can access some of the monuments around the area. Several recommended walking tours are available on their [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape/ website], and dogs are welcome on some of the paths as long as they are kept under control. Visitors have the option of parking at Stonehenge, Woodhenge, or Amesbury, and touring some of the ancient monuments from there. Care should be taken around the A303. OpenStreetMap, and apps that use it such as [https://maps.me/ Maps.me], have reasonably good coverage of the walking paths in the Stonehenge Landscape. Google Maps does not. ===Bicycle=== Several quiet back roads and bridleways make access to the monuments quite easy, and for the hardy cyclist, Stonehenge can be combined with a larger tour around Amesbury and the Woodford Valley on the way to Salisbury. It is not advisable to cycle on the A303, but it can be avoided for most of its route anyway. ==See== Aside from the plentiful wildlife and nature available, the UNESCO site is considered one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Britain. The landscape boasts several outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments that can be reached on foot a short distance from the famous Stonehenge. See [https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history/stonehenge-landscape/ interactive map]. ===Stonehenge=== {{mapframe}} Unlike the other monuments in the area, there is an entrance charge (when entering from the {{marker|type=listing|lat=51.18437|long=-1.85756|name=main entrance}}). An entry fee of £15.50 for adults and £9.30 for children (Apr 2016) includes an audio guide. Tickets are best purchased on-line before visiting. You need to specify a time for your visit, but except peak time there is some flexibility once you arrive. There is no access to the stone circle itself - visitors are guided around the monument by roped pathways and on-site attendants. The audio guide is available in several languages, and if you listened to all available material it would take an estimated 30–60 minutes. It is not usually possible to walk among {{marker|type=see|lat=51.17880|long=-1.82624|name=the stones}} themselves, but English Heritage and some tour operators from Salisbury can arrange early morning or evening visits allowing you to do this. If you'd rather avoid the entry fee, the stones can be seen from public access land very close by – you won't get quite as close as the paying visitors, but you can still see the stone circle clearly. ===Other sites=== The '''Stonehenge Landscape''' is dotted with other ancient monuments, which are almost deserted with very few visitors compared to Stonehenge itself. Some are from hundreds of years before or after the time Stonehenge was built; evidently this area was important to ancient Britons for many generations. * {{listing | type=see | name=Stonehenge Cursus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.18657 | long=-1.82441 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7619217 | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=A huge and mysterious monument, the cursus is a 3&nbsp;km long earthwork just north of Stonehenge. Consisting of a ditch and bank running east-west, it is still visible on the landscape, although its purpose remains unknown. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Avenue | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.18219 | long=-1.82021 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4443202 | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=A ceremonial approach way to Stonehenge, the Avenue links the monument to the river Avon. Its ditch and embankment can still be seen from the stones, and its path can be followed up to King Barrows Ridge. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Winterbourne Stoke Barrows | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.17521 | long=-1.85611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2434486 | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=A mile west of Stonehenge is a collection of every type of burial mound found in the UK. A neolithic long barrow creates an alignment that later Bronze Age barrows have been built on, including distinct bowl, bell, pond, saucer and disc barrows. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Normanton Down | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.17013 | long=-1.82798 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1999806 | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Less than half a mile south of Stonehenge, this is a cemetery of over 50 barrows, including the famous [[:w:Bush Barrow]] with finds in the [[:w:Wiltshire Museum]] in [[Devizes]]. The area around the barrows is now an RSPB reserve for stone curlews. }} * {{see | name=King Barrows Ridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.18159 | long=-1.80854 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=So called because of its commanding views of Stonehenge, King Barrows Ridge is on the course of the Avenue, and delivers one of the most breathtaking views over Stonehenge bowl. It also has a number of impressive burial mounds known as barrows. }} [[Image:Durringtonwalls.jpg|thumb|Durrington Walls seen from Woodhenge]] * {{see | name=Woodhenge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Woodhenge | image=Woodhenge-plakkaat-1993.jpg | wikidata=Q534028 | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=A contemporary monument to Stonehenge, Woodhenge was a series of timbers erected in oval rings, and like Stonehenge is aligned to the rising sun on the summer solstice. The old timber postholes are now marked with small concrete plinths (although there are plans to reconstruct the timbers as they may have looked), and although short on information the site offers a peaceful location away from the crowds at Stonehenge. }} * {{see | name=Durrington Walls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.19251 | long=-1.78596 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | wikidata=Q471738| wikipedia=Durrington Walls | content=Just north of Woodhenge, Durrington Walls has been revealed as the site of a great Neolithic village, and likely home of several religious activities. The walls are the remains of the largest henge (earthworks) monument in the UK - some 500 m in diameter. }} ==Do== *Take the opportunity to explore the countryside and monuments surrounding Stonehenge instead of just viewing the stones and leaving. The National Trust offer excellent guided tours of the landscape (see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape site]). Additionally, a great deal of information can be gained from the information boards around the area that isn't available from the Stonehenge centre. *Visit Stonehenge on the '''Summer Solstice''' (21 June), '''Winter Solstice''' (21, 22 or 23 December), or the Spring and Autumnal Equinox, in order to gain free entry to the stones (and sometimes walk among them), and to venerate nature with the neo-pagans and druids who gather here at these dates. *Take the opportunity to find out more about Stonehenge at the two nearby museums that have nationally important collections - Wiltshire Museum and Salisbury Museum. See finds from Stonehenge, Woodhenge and Durrington Walls, as well as gold from the time of Stonehenge. ==Buy== Souvenirs are available to paying visitors at the English Heritage shop at Stonehenge, although a wider range of merchandise can be obtained from Salisbury. For those wanting something a little different, Stonehenge Lamb is available to buy from local farmers. ==Eat== There is a well stocked cafeteria at the English Heritage centre, but those wishing for a more satisfying meal would be best advised to visit the nearby towns of [[Amesbury (England)|Amesbury]] or [[Durrington]] which have several pubs, cafes and restaurants. A good bet is Kingfish Fish & Chips Restaurant & Takeaway located on Bulford Road, Durrington (Adjacent to Tesco express, enter via the Tesco car park) where you can eat in or grab a portion of your favourite traditional fish & chips to take out. Also in Amesbury is Amesbury Chippy, Flower Lane, in the centre of town near to Bath Travel, who provide traditional fish and chips freshly served. ==Drink== [http://www.hopback.co.uk/beer-shop/index.php Hop Back Brewery] based in Salisbury and [http://www.stonehengeales.co.uk/ Stonehenge Ales] produce several fine ales that are served in most of the local pubs. ==Sleep== Visits to Stonehenge can easily be combined with a visit to [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] where many hotels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels are available. There are several options locally however: ===Lodging=== There is a Holiday Inn business hotel next to the A303 in Solstice Park, but be warned that rooms start at around £150. For rooms under £50/night, consider the George Hotel, Antrobus Arms or Fairlawn Hotel in Amesbury, or one of the many charming B&Bs in the area. There is also a rather drab Travelodge on the A303 roundabout outside Amesbury. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Stonehenge Inn | alt= | url=https://www.thestonehengeinn.co.uk/ | email=admin@mini-rocks.co.uk | address=2 Stonehenge Road, Amesbury, SP4 8BN | lat=51.19558 | long=-1.78264 | directions= | phone=+447399594905 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00-23:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=£67.50 | lastedit=2020-07-11 | content=A small inn with 9 rooms. Basic rooms and breakfast, free parking. }} ===Camping=== Camping is prohibited on the open land around Stonehenge, but campsites are available outside Old Sarum in Salisbury (8 miles), Upavon to the north (10 miles), or [http://www.stonehengetouringpark.com/ Stonehenge Touring Park] near Shrewton (4 miles). ==Stay safe== Although the Stonehenge landscape is relatively small and civilisation is never too far away, care should still be taken when out touring the area. Sensible shoes are recommended as some of the ground is uneven. Mobile phone reception is usually good, and generally the area is easily accessible by emergency services. Animals often graze on the National Trust open grassland, including cattle. There are some busy roads between the monuments, and care should especially be taken if crossing the A303. ==Go next== A trip around the Stonehenge landscape and Stonehenge itself is best combined with a trip to [[Avebury]] to the north (which has an even bigger stone circle, with fewer restrictions, and far fewer tourists), or [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]] to the south. It would be a push to visit all three and be able to fully appreciate them all in one day. Two days would be a better time-frame to consider. {{routebox | image1=UK road A303.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Exeter]] | minorl1=[[Gillingham (Dorset)|Gillingham]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[London]] | minorr1=[[Andover (England)|Andover]] }} {{isPartOf|Wiltshire}} {{usablepark}} {{Related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} {{geo|51.1788|-1.8261}} 5032m8njvsk7x4cmuzghogk2zk8lgeu 0 34411 4491993 4388128 2022-07-28T21:23:34Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* See */ migrated Rogie Falls from NC500 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Strathpeffer banner.JPG}} '''[http://www.strathpeffervillage.org.uk Strathpeffer]''' is a village in [[Ross and Cromarty | Easter Ross]] in the [[Scottish Highlands]], about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Inverness. It has sulphurous springs and grew up in the 19th century as a spa resort, served by a branch railway line. Fashions changed and the railway closed in 1951, but the attractive Victorian village centre and railway station have been preserved. ==Get in== The nearest railway stations are at '''Inverness''' (with mainline trains from the south, including the sleeper from London Euston) and '''[[Dingwall]]''' (ten mins away by bus) with trains roughly hourly from Inverness. Stagecoach Highlands Bus 28 runs M-Sa hourly to Strathpeffer from Inverness via Kessock Bridge and Dingwall, taking 80 min. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} The castle is a short walk from the village. ==See== [[File:Spa Pavilion (geograph 2546773).jpg|thumb|350px|Spa Pavilion]] * {{see | name=Spa Pavillion | alt= | url=http://strathpefferpavilion.org/ | email=info@strathpefferpavilion.org | address=The Square, Strathpeffer IV14 9DL | lat=57.588 | long=-4.538 | directions= | phone= +44 1997 420124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Historic venue, refurbished in 2004, hosts a variety of live music and other events. }} * {{see | name=Pump Room | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long=- | directions=Next to the pavilion | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct | price= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Small museum of Strathpeffer's spa history, but it's nowadays basically a sweetie & gift shop plus TIC. The spa springs have been closed off so you can't sample the waters. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Highland Museum of Childhood | alt= | url=http://www.highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk | email= | address=Old Railway Station, Strathpeffer IV14 9DH | lat=57.59002 | long=-4.53492 | directions=North end of village | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10:00-17:00 | price=Adult £3, child £1.75 | wikipedia=Highland Museum of Childhood | image=The Old Station Strathpeffer.jpg | wikidata=Q7622161 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Explores the history of highland childhood through audio-visual displays, childhood treasures, and a fascinating doll and toy collection. Cafe next door. }} * {{see | name=Castle Leod | alt= | url=http://www.castleleod.org.uk/ | email= | address=Strathpeffer IV14 9AA | lat=57.59847 | long=-4.53496 | directions=A mile north of village | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2019 open days May 23-26, June 20-23, July 25-28, Aug 1-5 & 22-25, Sept 5-8, all 14:00-18:00 | price=Adult £10, child £5 | image=Castle Leod (geograph 4176882).jpg | wikidata=Q5050177| wikipedia=Castle Leod | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=The original Leod was an 11th-century Norse Earl but the tower house probably dates from the 15th century. It's now the home of the Earl of Cromartie, Chief of Clan Mackenzie. It is the inspiration for Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series of books. Impressive trees in the castle grounds include Giant Sequoia and an ancient Spanish Chestnut. }} * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} ==Do== * '''Mountain biking'''. Plenty of trails in the surrounding countryside of forests, hills and mountains, including a race route nearby at Contin. Bikes can be bought, hired and repaired at Square Wheels in Strathpeffer Square (+44 1997 421000). * '''Hiking:''' This area has some [http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness great forest and river walks]. * {{marker | name=[http://www.strathpeffergolf.co.uk Strathpeffer Golf Course] | type=do | lat=57.592 | long=-4.544 }} is half a mile north of the village. Open daily, visitors' Green Fee £30. * '''Strathpeffer Highland Gathering''' is held in August at Castle Leod, with the next on Sat 6 Aug 2022. ==Buy== In the Square, there are gift shops, a pharmacy, and an "open all hours" supermarket. At the Old Station are a fair trade shop as well as the Highland Museum of Childhood's own gift shop. * {{buy | name=Small Planet Trading | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/smallplanettr/ | email= | address=The Old Station, Strathpeffer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 01997 421942 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-09-06 | content=A friendly local shop selling environmental, ethical, organic and fair-trade products and gifts. }} ==Eat== * {{listing | type=eat | name=The Coffee Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Cromartie Building, The Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Friendly place offers tea, coffee, snacks, acoustic music sessions and silent movies. }} * '''Museum Cafe''' is within the old railway station next to the Highland Museum of Childhood. Freshly-prepared Scottish lunches and snacks, home-baking, ice cream, tea and coffee. Eat in or outside on the station platform. It's open Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Su 10:00-17:00. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Red Poppy Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.redpoppyrestaurant.co.uk | email= | address=Main Street | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Pump Room | phone=+44 1997 423332 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30, Su 12:30-15:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Light lunch, high tea and dinner. }} * '''Wee Swally Tearoom''' is in White Lodge, on the Square (see "Sleep"); use the side entrance in Church Brae. It's open Tu-Sa 11:00-16:00. * {{listing | type=eat | name=Pavilion Café Bar | alt= | url=http://strathpefferpavilion.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Inside the pavilion | phone=+44 1997 420124 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Lunches and suppers. }} ==Drink== There isn't a pub, but some of the hotels have public bars, see "Sleep". ==Sleep== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ben Wyvis Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.crerarhotels.com/ourhotels/ben_wyvis_hotel | email=benwyvis@crerarhotels.com | address=Strathpeffer IV14 4DN | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 870 950 6264 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £42 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=A Victorian hotel offering restaurant and leisure facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Craigvar | url= | email=Craigvar@talk21.com | address=The Square Strathpeffer IV14 9DL | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1997 421622 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1997 421622 | hours= | price=B&B double £105 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Early Victorian house with two rooms en suite, open all year. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Garden House | alt= | url=http://www.gardenhouseguesthouse.co.uk | email=garden.house.jd@btinternet.com | address=Garden House Brae, Strathpeffer IV14 9BW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1997 421242 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £70 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Guest house with 5 rooms all en suite, open Apr-Oct. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Inver Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.inverlodgestrathpeffer.com | email=inverlodgebandb@gmail.com | address=Strathpeffer IV14 9DL | lat= | long= | directions=near Pavilion | phone=+44 1997 421392 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £52 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Small B&B in Victorian house near village centre. Family, double and twin room share bathroom. }} * {{sleep | name=Crystal House | alt=formerly Richmond Hotel | url= | email=info@richmondhighlandhotel.co.uk | address=Church Brae, Strathpeffer IV4 9AW | lat= | long= | directions=near Pavilion | phone = +44 1997 421300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double from £95 | checkin=15:00 | checkout=11:00 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=8 guestrooms all en suite, in charming late-Victorian house. Restaurant & bar open to non-residents F-Sun evenings, Sat nights are Mauritius cuisine. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=White Lodge | alt= | url=https://the-white-lodge.co.uk | email=walterfleming1@yahoo.com | address=The Square Strathpeffer IV14 9AL | lat=57.588 | long=-4.539 | directions= | phone=+44 1997 421730 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £90 | lastedit=2019-02-22 | content=Pleasant B&B, open all year, in the village's oldest building, from 1770. It offers en suite facilities, central heating, lounge and car parking. }} * {{sleep | name=Fodderty Lodge |alt=| url= | email=foddertylodge@gmail.com | address=Fodderty, Nr Dingwall, IV15 9UE | lat=57.598 | long=-4.488 | directions=A834 midway between Dingwall and Strathpeffer | phone=+44 1997 421393 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-05-08 | content=A former mansion built in 1730. 3 self-catering holiday cottages: Honeysuckle sleeps 6, Lodge Barn sleeps 4, East Wing sleeps 2. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Coul House | alt= | url=https://coulhousehotel.com/ | email= | address=Contin IV14 9ES | lat=57.572 | long=-4.572 | directions= | phone=+44 1997 421487 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double from £210 | lastedit=2020-05-23 | content=Charming hotel in 1821 mansion, great welcome, comfort and dining. Dogs welcome. }} ==Go next== Strathpeffer is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, and thus an excellent base from which to tour this area. * East to [[Dingwall]] * Southeast to [[Inverness]] and [[Culloden]] * Northwest to [[Ullapool]] * Northeast to [[Tain]] {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Ross and Cromarty}} {{geo|57.58792|-4.53795|zoom=15}} 1r074fehawa9b3x04eb1qajcdup26gn 0 34560 4491950 4383982 2022-07-28T19:00:00Z Onsilla 2204420 expansion by experience wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} fjsymluxzeic3gn5ze586em6kp669s4 4491951 4491950 2022-07-28T19:05:52Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Sulkava hill fort wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} i1mqgd7arowrsdy0a9lkigwzd19jivp 4491952 4491951 2022-07-28T19:09:17Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} tnfwy9e2i9rgtyv9z7vk3785u974ilt 4491953 4491952 2022-07-28T19:12:22Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Sulkava Church wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt= | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} dymxkgkg4dbsu2cskcayv1fdie50cv0 4491954 4491953 2022-07-28T19:13:21Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} mt9e7a1ae130hqlgpydo1ajaevjzkcx 4491956 4491954 2022-07-28T19:15:09Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Sulkavan kästyöpuoti wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} tekymgapi4522ajgpkonw5fl8gcycia 4491957 4491956 2022-07-28T19:16:52Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Marimekko pop-up outlet wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Understand== Sulkava is a small place, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The town centre hosts two supermarkets, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, located in a former Marimekko factory. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} h8ewxd7exq4uo9mr9uefph9mwsnaecw 4491958 4491957 2022-07-28T19:20:45Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, located in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * '''Alanteen Helmi''', Alanteentie 17. ==Sleep== * Art Deco Hotel & Restaurant, Alanteentie 9, 58700 Sulkava. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} a47mvl48aqoeqev2fy54c59smfg1qyc 4491959 4491958 2022-07-28T19:21:58Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * {{listing | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, located in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * '''Alanteen Helmi''', Alanteentie 17. ==Sleep== * Art Deco Hotel & Restaurant, Alanteentie 9, 58700 Sulkava. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} fxw9w02frkwxgg6vdey5pix0x5pha2c 4491961 4491959 2022-07-28T19:23:07Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, located in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * '''Alanteen Helmi''', Alanteentie 17. ==Sleep== * {{listing | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} 3ywvd3r3f2l63ldl0e29zydtv33n7ey 4491962 4491961 2022-07-28T19:32:13Z Onsilla 2204420 /* Sleep */ Added listing for Tiittala Manor wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{listing | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1, 58700 Sulkava | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 meters. Under a 10 kilometer drive from the town center. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, located in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{listing | type=drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * '''Alanteen Helmi''', Alanteentie 17. ==Sleep== * {{listing | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiittala Manor | alt=Tiittalan kartano | url=https://www.tiittalankartano.fi/ | email= | address=Kirkkotie 140, 58700 Sulkava | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} hti2735djbbh9ml3dcftzm1bebzmmz7 4491963 4491962 2022-07-28T19:35:12Z Ibaman 195012 [[Words to avoid]]: located wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from mid-June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{mapframe|layer=W}} ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1 | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306| lat= | long= | directions=10 km from centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 m. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Mäkitupa Baari | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kauppatie 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * '''Alanteen Helmi''', Alanteentie 17. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiittala Manor | alt=Tiittalan kartano | url=https://www.tiittalankartano.fi/ | email= | address=Kirkkotie 140 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} jaq87iy07xj8lb7xsnepgzbzxbd5j3i 4491974 4491963 2022-07-28T19:53:42Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from early June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{mapframe|layer=W}} ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1 | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306| lat= | long= | directions=10 km from centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 m. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Alanteen Helmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Coffee and beer with a terrace, by the lake. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiittala Manor | alt=Tiittalan kartano | url=https://www.tiittalankartano.fi/ | email= | address=Kirkkotie 140 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} qevk9n31kowg1f729ij41x09qjhzy6l 4491977 4491974 2022-07-28T19:58:16Z Onsilla 2204420 Added listing for Sulkava market square wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * {{listing | name=Sulkava market square | alt=Sulkavan tori | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.78728 | long=28.37106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Sulkava keskusta.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Centre of the town of Sulkava, with most shops and restaurants within walking distance. Occasionally hosts markets during weekends. }} ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from early June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{mapframe|layer=W}} ==See== * {{see | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1 | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306| lat= | long= | directions=10 km from centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 m. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Alanteen Helmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Coffee and beer with a terrace, by the lake. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiittala Manor | alt=Tiittalan kartano | url=https://www.tiittalankartano.fi/ | email= | address=Kirkkotie 140 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} r9xhcp1ypkvejxha0g69hszx6a8yjg4 4491980 4491977 2022-07-28T19:59:29Z Onsilla 2204420 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sulkava Wikivoyage Banner.JPG}} '''Sulkava''' is a town and municipality in the [[South Savonia]] region of [[Finland]]. South Savonia is most popular domestically as a summer cottage region, and Sulkava is no exception: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season. Like most [[Finnish Lakeland]], Sulkava is surrounded by Lake [[Saimaa]], which is very scenic and clean. Boating is very popular, and boats are available for rent. Sulkava is most known for hosting Finland's greatest rowing event, the annual Sulkava Rowing Race (Sulkavan Suursoudut), held in July with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world. You can experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. * ==Understand== Sulkava is a small rural town, with some 2,400 inhabitants in 2022. The centre hosts two supermarkets, a marina, some restaurants and even an EV charging station, but outside the direct town center (and the small village of Lohilahti), Sulkava is a rural place. The city of [[Savonlinna]], many multiples larger, is only some 30 minutes away by car. This means that many services are not available in Sulkava, as locals will simply drive to Savonlinna for anything complicated. Sulkava also is a tourist destination exculsively during the summer, getting most popular during the Finnish holiday season from early June to mid-August. Visiting in, say, January, you will find most services outside of the necessities closed. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{mapframe|layer=W}} ==See== * {{listing | name=Sulkava market square | alt=Sulkavan tori | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.78728 | long=28.37106 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Sulkava keskusta.JPG | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Centre of the town of Sulkava, with most shops and restaurants within walking distance. Occasionally hosts markets during weekends. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava Church | alt=Sulkavan kirkko | url=https://www.sulkavanseurakunta.fi/kirkot-ja-tilat/sulkavan-kirkko | email= | address=Kirkkotie 1 | lat=61.789366 | long=28.374054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18603793 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=19th-century large wooden church, designed by Italian architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people in the town center. }} * {{see | name=Sulkava hill fort | alt=Sulkavan linnavuori | url= | email= | address=Linnavuorentie 306| lat= | long= | directions=10 km from centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18682663 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Bronze Age forticifation estimated to be from the 16th century, with views from an elevation of 55 m. }} ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Marimekko pop-up outlet | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=June to August | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, in a former Marimekko factory. }} * {{buy | name=Sulkavan kästyöpuoti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Alanteen Helmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alanteentie | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Coffee and beer with a terrace, by the lake. }} * {{sleep | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Food and an ice cream bar. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Art Deco Hotel and Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.artdecosulkava.fi/ | email= | address=Alanteentie 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiittala Manor | alt=Tiittalan kartano | url=https://www.tiittalankartano.fi/ | email= | address=Kirkkotie 140 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Savonia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|61.7875|28.370833333333}} bgxh19su3dj3xl2l9ddzdbnm21n7dv1 0 34712 4492065 4491363 2022-07-29T03:31:25Z Pauldsgg 2264719 update ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg|pgname=Surrey}} '''[http://www.surrey.ca Surrey]''' is a suburb of [[Vancouver]]. It is the largest city in land area in the [[Lower Mainland]] region and the second largest city in population (518,000 in 2016) after Vancouver proper. ==Understand== [[File:Central city plaza lehoux.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Central City Building in Surrey.]] Surrey is Vancouver's largest suburb in both population and area, and is one of the fastest growing cities in British Columbia. It is expected to be the most populated city in British Columbia by around 2030. The city contains a sizable immigrant population from South Asia (30.9%), primarily from India's Punjab province, as well as a sizeable population from other parts of Asia (16.9%). Because of this, Surrey is very culturally diverse. Surrey is mostly a working-class suburb, but it also has a sizeable industrial area -- mostly factories and warehouses. The city is divided by North and South, mostly by demographics and economics. North Surrey is for the most part middle class, while South Surrey is much more affluent. South Surrey, often incorrectly referred to as [[White Rock]] (a small city that South Surrey surrounds), borders the [[United States]] and the Pacific Ocean. It has beaches on the ocean, notably Crescent Beach. Surrey has a number of neighbourhoods, officially known as "town centres". They include: * '''Surrey City Centre''' - A gleaming new high-rise neighborhood around the Surrey Central Skytrain station, which is effectively Surrey's downtown area. An area in transition, where the city has spent years gentrifying. This area is within Whalley. * '''Whalley''' - North-west part of the city. A combination of residential, commercial, and some industrial. * '''Guildford''' - North-east part of the city. Home to Guildford Town Shopping Centre and Guildford Surrey Public Library. * '''Newton''' - Central-west part of the city. An old village, absorbed by Surrey, and now home to corporate office parks. It's roughly in the middle of Surrey (by land area). Most South Asian shopping complexes in Surrey are located here. * '''Fleetwood''' - Central-east part of the city, to the north of Cloverdale. Mostly a residential area with some shopping. * '''Cloverdale''' - Central-east part of the city, to the south of Fleetwood. is a historic village known for its small town charm. If you love antiques, then you have come to the right place. The traditional Cloverdale Town Centre is well known for being the “Antique Capital of BC”, famous for its antiques and collectibles. It was the setting of "Smallville", a fictional location used during the filming of the popular American television series ''Smallville''. * '''South Surrey''' - South part of Surrey extending from the western to eastern city limits. Often incorrectly referred to as part of White Rock, this community is more affluent than most other areas of Surrey. Areas of South Surrey are the only areas within the city limits that border the Pacific Ocean. ** '''Crescent Beach''' - An area of South Surrey adjacent to a beach with the same name. Popular activities at Crescent Beach include swimming, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, boating, and bird watching (e.g. bald eagles). There are shops nearby and restaurants with ocean views. ==Get in== [[File:King George Hub District, Surrey 2018.jpg|thumb|King George Hub District]]See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. ===By plane=== The nearest airport to Surrey is [[Vancouver International Airport]] ({{IATA|YVR}}) in nearby [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. Surrey is a 30-minute drive from the airport via Highway 91 or Highway 99. Taxis and airport limousines available at the airport will also take you to Surrey. Rail rapid transit from the airport is also an option, using the Canada Line and the Expo Line, transferring between those lines at Waterfront station. [[Abbotsford]] International Airport ({{IATA|YXX}}) is a smaller, easier to navigate option to the east of Surrey easily accessed via 16th Ave. [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]] International Airport ({{IATA|BLI}}) is immediately south of Surrey, about 25 minutes from the US border. It offers a limited range of direct destinations but with connections can be a good way to get cheaper fares than YVR offers. Boundary Bay Airport in Delta accepts private aviation traffic. ===By bus === Most long distance bus or train services reaching the [[Lower Mainland]] area terminate at [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] Pacific Central Station. From there, passengers can ride public transit to Surrey via the SkyTrain's '''Expo Line'''. The following inter-regional buses stop in Surrey: * {{go | name=Adventure Charters | alt= | url=https://www.adventurecharters.ca/ | email=info@adventurecharters.ca | address= | lat=49.204324 | long=-122.873477 | directions=Stops at Scott Road station on SkyTrain's Expo Line | phone=+1 250-305-2251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content=Twice per week bus service between [[Prince George]] and Surrey with stops in [[Quesnel]], [[Williams Lake]], [[100 Mile House]], Clinton, [[Cache Creek]], [[Lytton]], [[Boston_Bar_(British_Columbia)|Boston Bar]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], and [[Abbotsford]]. Travel time to Surrey from Prince George is 10.5 to 10.75 hours, from Quesnel is 9 hours, from Williams Lake is 7 hours, from Cache Creek is 4.25 hours, and from Hope is 2 hours, and from Abbotsford is 40 minutes. }} * {{go | name=Ebus | alt= | url=https://www.myebus.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.193101 | long=-122.802415 | directions=Stops on the south side of 105 Ave across from Surrey's Guildford Recreation Centre, one block north of Guildford transit exchange. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-769-3287 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content=Travels daily between [[Kamloops]] and [[Vancouver]], and [[Kelowna]] and Vancouver on two separate routes. Both routes have stops in [[Merritt]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], and Surrey. The Abbotsford stop is at Abbotsford International Airport. }} * {{go | name=Quick Shuttle | alt= | url=https://quickcoach.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.193115 | long=-122.80249 | directions=Stops at the Campbell River Store, a gas station at south-east corner of 176 St and 8 Ave. Nearest public transit is on King George Blvd, over 2 km away to the west. | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content=Scheduled service between downtown [[Vancouver]] and [[Seattle]], including [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham International Airport]] and [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]. }} * {{go | name=Rider Express | alt= | url=https://riderexpress.ca/ | email=contact@riderexpress.ca | address= | lat=49.193115 | long=-122.80249 | directions=Stops on the south side of 105 Ave across from Surrey's Guildford Recreation Centre, one block north of Guildford transit exchange. | phone= | tollfree=+1-833-583-3636 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content=Multiple days per week service along the Trans-Canada Highway from between [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]] with stops in [[Canmore]], [[Banff]], [[Lake Louise]], [[Golden (British Columbia)|Golden]], [[Revelstoke]], [[Sicamous]], [[Salmon Arm]], Sorrento, Chase, [[Kamloops]], [[Merritt]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], and Surrey. From [[Calgary]], this service provider offers routes that enable passengers to reach [[Edmonton]], [[Regina]], [[Saskatoon]]. The route's Abbotsford stop is at Abbotsford International Airport. }} ===By car=== Both of Greater Vancouver's two major freeways, '''Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada)''' and '''Highway 99''', run directly through Surrey. Highway 1 goes east through [[Fraser Valley]] and west through [[Vancouver]] and its [[Vancouver eastern suburbs|eastern suburbs]]. Highway 99 extends north into Vancouver and south into the United States, becoming Interstate 5. Surrey also has two secondary highways: the Pacific Highway (Highway 15) links Highway 1 with the USA/Canada border at [[Blaine]], and Highway 17 links Highways 1, 15, 91, and 99. Around 30 minutes away to the west on Highway 17 is the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to reach [[Vancouver Island]] and the [[Southern Gulf Islands]]. Highway 91 travels in Delta only minutes from the border with Surrey, and links Highways 17 and 99 with the suburbs of [[Burnaby]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[New Westminster]], and [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.1251|-122.7956|zoom=10}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q390583}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}} King George Boulevard (BC 99A) is the major surface street that runs from South Surrey to North Surrey. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} {{pbri}} Two zone fares are roughly 1½ times the price of one zone fares, and three zone fares are roughly twice the price of one zone fares. Effective July 2021, one-zone fares are $3.05 (effective July 2021) and three zone fares (for travel between Surrey and Vancouver) is $5.90. Point to point trip planning of routes and schedules are available both on TransLink's website and on Google Maps. ==== By SkyTrain ==== The '''Expo Line''' SkyTrain connects Surrey with [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbouhoods of [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek,]] [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]], and [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]], and beyond Vancouver in [[Burnaby]] and [[New Westminster]]. Surrey Skytrain stations from west to east include: * {{go | name=Scott Road station | alt= | url=https://www.translink.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.204416 | long=-122.874028 | directions=Scott Rd at 110 Ave | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content= }} * {{go | name=Gateway station | alt= | url=https://www.translink.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.198832 | long=-122.850577 | directions=108 Ave at University Dr | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content= }} * {{go | name=Surrey Central station | alt= | url=https://www.translink.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.189534 | long=-122.847913 | directions=102 Ave at City Pkwy | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content= }} * {{go | name=King George Station | alt= | url=https://www.translink.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.182532 | long=-122.844167 | directions=King George Blvd at Fraser Hwy | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-02-27 | content= }} King George station is about a 45-min trip from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. ==== By bus ==== Some notable bus routes: * N19 - Operates only during overnight hours, when the Expo Line does not operate, between downtown [[Vancouver]] and Surrey Central station (Expo Line) with stops in [[Burnaby]] and [[New Westminster]]. * R1 - A frequent, rapid bus service with limited stops that operates all day each day. It connects Scott Road and King George stations in Whalley with Guildford and Newton town centres. * 301 - Between Newton Exchange and Brighouse station (SkyTrain's Canada Line) in [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] with stops in north [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]]. * 319 - Between Scott Road station (Expo Line) and Newton Exchange. Travels along Scott Road and 72 Ave. Scott Road is the border between Surrey and Delta. * 320 - Between Surrey Central station (Expo Line) and [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] with stops in Guildford, Fleetwood, and Cloverdale. * 321 - Between Surrey Central station (Expo Line) and South Surrey (near border with [[White Rock]]) with stop at Newton Exchange. Travels mostly along King George Blvd. * 502 - Between Surrey Central station (Expo Line) and downtown Langley with stops at King George station (Expo Line) and in Fleetwood. Travels along Fraser Hwy. * 503 - Limited stop route between Surrey Central station (Expo Line) and Aldergrove in east Langley with stops at King George station (Expo Line), Fleetwood. and downtown Langley. Travels along Fraser Hwy. From Aldergrove, route 21 operated by BC Transit (Central Frasey Valley Transit System) travels to [[Abbotsford]]. Direct bus service is available from Surrey to [[Burnaby]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[New Westminster]], and [[White Rock]]. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Green Cab|alt=Delta Taxi|url=https://deltataxi.com/|phone=+1 604 594-1111|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Newton Whalley Hi-Way Taxi Ltd|url=http://www.whalleytaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-581-1111|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Pacific Cabs|url=https://pacificcabs.com/|phone=+1 604-596-6666|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Surdell-Kennedy Taxi Ltd|url=https://www.surdelltaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-588-8888|lastedit=2022-02-28}} * {{Listing|name=Surrey Metro Taxi|url=https://www.guildfordcab.com/|phone=+1 604-585-8888|lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== [[File:Surrey Museum (9593995767).jpg|thumb|Museum of Surrey]] * {{see | name=Darts Hill Garden Park | url=http://www.dartshill.ca/ | email=info@dartshill.ca | address=1633 170 St | lat=49.031646 | long=-122.751718 | directions= | phone=+1 604-501-5050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$5 per person | content=This horticultural paradise is without equal in the region for its variety of rare and native plants, shrubs and trees. Gifted to the City of Surrey by Francisca Darts upon the death of her husband, Edwin, the city maintains the garden with the help of the Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust. |lastedit=2021-03-06}} *{{See|name=Go North Surrey GM|email=|address=15250 104 Ave|lat=49.191259|long=-122.798976|phone=+1 604-332-6533|price=Free|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=This car dealership has a hard not to notice landmark: one of the tallest flag poles (86 metres) flying one of the largest Canadian flags in Canada.}} *{{see | name=Museum of Surrey | alt= | url=https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey | email=museum@surrey.ca | address=17710 56A Avenue | lat=49.104522 | long=-122.732181 | directions= | phone=+1 604-592-6956 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 8:30AM to 4:30PM | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-25 | content=Local history museum and gallery. }} * {{See|name=Surrey Arts Centre|url=https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-arts-centre |address=13750 88 Avenue |directions=in Bear Creek Park | lat=49.162312 |long=-122.842306|phone=+1 604-501-5566|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=On-site facilities include Surrey Art Gallery (free) and live performances in the Surrey Civic Theatres.}} ==Do== [[File:Garden feature (7941453650).jpg|thumb|Bear Creek Park]] * {{Do|name=Barnston Island Ferry|address=Port Kells neighbourhood|directions=north end of 104th Street, south bank of Fraser River|phone=+1 604-681-5199|url=http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/marine/ferry_schedules.htm#barnisle|hours=M-Th 6:15AM-11:55PM, F-Su 6:15AM-12:55AM|lat=49.191875|long=-122.726312|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Barnston is a small island, only about 2-3 square miles. You get to it by taking a 5-minute ferry ride across Parson's Channel to the island. The ferry ride is free. The ferry is a barge operated by a small tug which serves Barnston Island. The ferry holds only about 7 vehicles per sailing, and, you have to back on the ferry on the return trip. It is a very unique and a fun experience. Barnston Island is flat, with not much on there but farms. It is under the landing circuit for [[Pitt Meadows]] airport just to the north, so you can frequently see small planes 1000 ft overhead. It takes about an hour to bike around the whole island.}} * {{Do|name=Cineplex Cinemas Strawberry Hill|alt=|url=https://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/cineplex-cinemas-strawberry-hill|email=|address=12161 72 Ave|lat=49.135605|long=-122.885941|directions=|phone=+1 604-501-9400|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2020-11-01|content=Features Hollywood movies, though more notable for its extensive Bollywood movie options (likely the most Bollywood movie options and screens showing Bollywood movies in Western Canada). Reserving tickets is strongly recommended.}} * {{do | name=Fraser Valley Heritage Railway | alt= | url=http://fvhrs.org/ | email= | address=17630 56 Ave | lat=49.1033 | long=-122.7344 | directions=at 176 St, Cloverdale Station | phone=+1 604-574-9056 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-Sep: Sa Su 9:30AM–4PM | price= | wikidata=Q17090341| wikipedia=Fraser Valley Historical Railway Society | lastedit=2016-09-25 | content=A heritage railway operating a BCER interurban car, speeders and velocipedes. }} * {{do | name=River's Bend Winery tasting |alt=| url= | email= | address=15560 Colebrook Rd | lat=49.0985258 | long=-122.790492 | directions=South of Highway 10, just east of 152nd St | phone=+1 604-574-6106 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-6PM | price= |lastedit=2020-11-01| content=The ''only'' winery in Surrey, and thus the best. }} *{{Do|name=White Rock Sea Tours|url=https://www.whiterockseatours.com/|email=whiterockseatours@gmail.com|address=12555 Crescent Rd|lat=49.05633627514787|long=-122.8715000103659|fax=+1 604-868-1755|lastedit=2021-03-07|content=Go whale watching.}} === Events === ==== March and April ==== *{{do | name= Surrey Vasaiki Parade | url=http://www.surreyvaisakhiparade.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.15033259728365 | long=-122.868013 | directions=route includes 128 St between 80 Ave and 86 Ave, as well as several other streets | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=This is the largest Vasaiki parade outside of India with crowds in the hundreds of thousands of people, where free food is handed out throughout the route during the whole the event. Typically this annual parade occurs either a week before or a week after Easter (March or April) on a Saturday. Although this event is in celebration for the Sikh religion, all are welcome. |lastedit=2021-03-06}} ==== May ==== *{{Do|name=Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair|url=https://cloverdalerodeo.com/rodeo/|email=info@cloverdalerodeo.com|address=6050A 176 St|lat=49.113837|long=-122.7343644|phone=+1 604-576-9461|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=A popular four-day event that ends on Victoria Day (third Monday in May). This venue also holds the Cloverdale Market, a popular flea market, almost every Sunday, except during winter months.}} ==== July ==== *{{Do|name=Surrey Canada Day|url=https://www.surrey.ca/canadaday/|address=6050A 176 St|lat=49.1135616|long=-122.7337506|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Canada Day (July 1) celebration held within Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds.}} *{{Do|name=Surrey Fusion Festival|url=https://www.surreyfusionfestival.ca/|email=specialevents@surrey.ca|address=13428 Old Yale Rd|lat=49.1836057|long=-122.8478652|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Two-day festival celebrating various cultures around the world, including food, music performances, and cultural performances. Held in in Holland Park in late July during a weekend.}} === Parks === * {{Do|name=Bear Creek Park|address=13750 88 Ave|phone=+1 604-501-5050|url=https://www.surrey.ca/activities-parks-recreation/parks/bear-creek-park|hours=Dawn-dusk daily|price=Free|lat=49.16044815301844|long=-122.84108654411926|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=This city park offers the [https://www.surrey.ca/activities-parks-recreation/parks/bear-creek-park Bear Creek Gardens], a miniature railway, a running track, and several trails. Surrey Arts Centre is located within the park.}} *{{Do|name=Blackie Spit Park|url=https://www.surrey.ca/activities-parks-recreation/parks/parks-in-south-surrey/blackie-spit-park|email=parks@surrey.ca|address=3136 McBride Ave|lat=49.05946879892277|long=-122.88023492663719|phone=+1 604-501-5050|hours=Dawn-dusk daily|price=Free|lastedit=2021-03-07|content=Watch birds at the Pacific Ocean coastline.}} *{{Do|name=Crescent Beach|url=https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/crescent-beach|email=parks@surrey.ca|address=12160 Beecher St|lat=49.052226|long=-122.885507|phone=+1 604-501-5050|hours=Dawn-dusk daily|price=Free|lastedit=2022-02-25|content=Enjoy beach time at Crescent Beach located in the neighbourhood of Crescent Beach. The beach extends along the western edge of Surrey from Blackie Spit Park at the north end to almost 24 Ave at the south end.}} * {{Do|name=Green Timbers Urban Forest|url=https://www.surrey.ca/activities-parks-recreation/parks/green-timbers-urban-forest|address=14600 Block of 100 Ave|lat=49.1819035|long=-122.8228625|phone=+1 604-501-5050|price=Free|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=One of Surrey's largest parks is about a kilometre from Surrey's city centre. Features numerous forest walking trails and a lake stocked with fish for fishing. Note that fishing requires a provincial fishing licence.|hours=Dawn-dusk daily|email=parks@surrey.ca}} *{{Do|name=Peace Arch Provincial Park|url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/peace_arch/|email=peaceparkmanagement@gmail.com|lat=49.0037303|long=-122.7581645|phone=+1 604-541-1217|price=Free|lastedit=2021-03-07|content=Next to the border with the United States. Have a picnic or meet the American neighbours without having to go through border control. This park connects with Peace Arch Historical State Park on the United States side. Visitors from both sides of the border are allowed to access both parks including crossing the border without going through border control, but it is illegal to go beyond the park boundaries into the other country.}} *{{Do|name=Redwood Park|url=https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/redwood-park|email=parks@surrey.ca|address=17900 200 Ave|lat=49.035985|long=-122.725043|phone=+1 604-501-5050|hours=Dawn-dusk daily|price=Free|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Contains a grove of redwood trees. There is also a fairy forest with hundreds of fairy houses.}} * {{Do|name=Tynehead Regional Park|url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/tynehead-regional-park|email=regionalparks.info@metrovancouver.org|address=17200 Block of 96 Ave|lat=49.177885968719735|long=-122.76145070031879|phone=+1 604-530-4983|price=Free|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=This forested park features over 14 km of trails including along a stream. Also has a popular designated off leash dog area and a group camping area.}} *{{Do|name=Surrey Bend Regional Park|url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/surrey-bend-regional-park|email=regionalparks.info@metrovancouver.org|address=17775 104 Avenue|lat=49.1940722|long=-122.7297703|phone=+1 604-530-4983|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Park with trails for walking and biking next to the Fraser River.|price=Free}} === Golf === There are many golf courses in Surrey. Several PGA tournaments have in the past been hosted in Surrey and parts of the movie ''Happy Gilmore'' were shot here. *{{Do|name=Eagle Quest Coyote Creek|url=https://eaglequestgolf.com/|address=7778 152 St|lat=49.1433153|long=-122.7991564|phone=+1 604-597-4653|lastedit=2021-03-07}} *{{Do|name=Guildford Golf and County Club|url=https://www.guildfordgolf.com/|address=7929 152 St|lat=49.147021483282586|long=-122.80187172158647|phone=+1 604-594-1435|lastedit=2021-03-07}} *{{Do|name=Morgan Creek Golf Course|url=https://www.morgancreekgolf.com/|address=3500 Morgan Creek Way|lat=49.064612853258545|long=-122.7808375711861|phone=+1 604-531-4653|lastedit=2021-03-07}} *{{Do|name=Nico Wynd Golf Club|url=http://nicowynd.com/|address=3601 Nico Wynd Dr|lat=49.06898613173255|long=-122.83548157971669|tollfree=+1 604-535-9511|lastedit=2021-03-07}} *{{Do|name=North View Golf and Country Club|url=https://www.northviewgolf.com/|address=6857 168 St|lat=49.124663904090525|long=-122.76499810713422|phone=+1 604-574-0324|lastedit=2021-03-07|content=The two golf courses were designed by professional golfer Arnold Palmer. The PGA had tournaments at this course for 7 years, ending in 2002.}} *{{Do|name=Peace Portal Golf Club|url=http://www.peaceportalgolf.com/|address=16900 4 Ave|lat=49.009222|long=-122.7538055|phone=+1 604-538-4818|lastedit=2021-03-07}} ==Learn== * {{Learn|name=Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Tech campus)|url=https://www.kpu.ca/tech|address=5500 180 St|lat=49.103645|long=-122.723018|phone=+1 604-599-2000|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Offers trades and apprenticeships training programs.}} *{{Learn|name=Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Newton campus)|url=https://www.kpu.ca/surrey|address=12666 72 Ave|lat=49.132562108102555|long=-122.8712366537873|phone=+1 604-599-2000|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Offers full degree programs in traditional academic areas. This school operates primarily as a traditional community college with many students transferring to nearby Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia; however, with its upgraded status to a university this is changing.}} * {{Learn|name=Simon Fraser University Surrey|url=https://www.sfu.ca/campuses/surrey.html|address=250-13450 102 Ave|lat=49.18779619589925|long=-122.84978033127337|phone=+1 778-782-7400|wikidata=Q201603|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=It is in the Central City mall's tower and operates as a satellite campus to SFU Burnaby. Most classes offered here are part of the Faculty of Business or the Mechatronic Systems Engineering Program.}} ==Buy== Surrey has several major shopping areas, including: * {{Buy|name=Central City|url=https://centralcity.ca/|address=10153 King George Blvd,|directions=Ssuth of Surrey Central Skytrain station.|lat=49.186086|long=-122.847925|phone=+1 604-587-7773|hours=M Tu 10AM-7PM, W-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Mall that features 140 stores and Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus.}} * {{Buy|name=Guildford Town Centre|url=https://www.guildfordtowncentre.com/en/|address=10355 152 St|lat=49.190231|long=-122.80368|phone=+1 604-585-1565|hours=M-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-7PM|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=The largest mall in Surrey. Includes over 200 stores. To south-east of the mall around 152 St and 101 Ave are Asian stores and restaurants.}} * {{Buy|name=Newton|address=King George Blvd between 68 Ave and 78 Ave|lat=49.133544|long=-122.845559|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=A major shopping area including Surrey's only Costco.}} * {{Buy|name=Payal Business Centre|alt=|url=https://payalbusinesscentre.com/|email=|address=8128 128 St|directions=|lat=49.149754|long=-122.865566|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2020-11-01|content=Features 200 business including banquet halls, South Asian restaurants, South Asian clothing stores, and other stores. One of the largest and most popular retail areas frequented by South Asians in British Columbia. Note that there are a number of other South Asian smaller business centres focused toward the South Asian market within a few blocks north and south on 128 St.}} * {{Buy|name=Surrey-Delta border|address=Scott Road between 80 Ave and 96 Ave|lat=49.170546|long=-122.890132|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Much of this section of Scott Road lined with South Asian stores and restaurants, especially the northern half.}} '''Historic Cloverdale''' (the 5800 block of 176 Street and vicinity) has a high concentration of antiques shops. * {{buy | name=Cloverdale Antiques | url=http://www.sutherlandantiques.com | email=info@sutherlandantiques.com | address=5754 176 St | lat=49.10693994280096 | long=-122.73465950437918 | directions= | phone=+1 604-574-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-Su noon-5PM | price= |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=A modest storefront leads to a shop crammed with antique furniture, crockery, and glassware, plus the odd late 1950s vintage pulp science magazine. }} Surrey has plenty of shops and restaurants, including the largest variety of South Asian ones in British Columbia. Metrotown, British Columbia's most visited mall is in [[Burnaby]], about 20 minutes ride from Surrey on Skytrain. ==Eat== Surrey has many of the standard national and international fast food chains and mid-range family restaurant franchises. Beyond this, Surrey has hundreds of independently-run local restaurants, with a particular focus on sushi, westernized Chinese, and Punjabi food. That said, Surrey's diverse population also allows one to find a surprising number of Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese, and Filipino eateries, as well as more unusual one-offs for the adventurous. For more upscale dining, look to South Surrey. === Whalley === *{{Eat|name=Sushi King George|url=https://sushikinggeorge.com/|address=102-10344 King George Blvd|lat=49.190291|long=-122.844998|phone=+1 778-395-8989|hours=M-F 11:30AM-10PM, Su 11:30AM-9PM, Sa closed|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Sushi restaurant the Central City area.}} === Guildford === *{{eat | name=Edo Japan | url=http://www.edojapan.com | email= | address=840-3041 152 St | lat=49.056382 | long=-122.801403 | directions=across from Save-on-Foods at South Point Exchange | phone=+1 778-294-0737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-9PM | price=$2-12 |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=Offering traditional Teppanyaki grill. Choose from chicken, beef or seafood and fresh vegetables served over steaming hot rice or Yakisoba noodles topped with Teriyaki Sauce. Offers dine in or take out with a kids menu as well. }} *{{Eat|name=Earls|alt=Earls|url=https://earls.ca/locations/guildford/|address=10160 152 St|lat=49.186946|long=-122.800537|phone=+1 604-584-0840|hours=M-Th 11AM-11PM; F 11AM-midnight; Sa 10AM-midnight; Su 10AM-11AM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=The Guildford location of this higher end chain of restaurants with dishes inspired by trips around the world.}} === Newton === See also [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] for restaurants on the west side of Scott Road, a major street lined with businesses, which also the boundary between Surrey and Delta. * {{Eat|name=Aggarwal Sweets|url=https://aggarwalsweetssurrey.com/|address=8158 128 St|lat=49.151336|long=-122.865387|phone=+1 604-543-0772|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Restaurant offering Indian sweets, Punjabi menu items, and some south Indian menu items. Located in Payal Centre.}} *{{Eat|name=Apna Chaat House|url=http://apnachaat.ca/|email=info@apnachaat.ca|address=112-7500 120 St|lat=49.138980|long=-122.889077|phone=+1 604-502-8081|hours=Daily 11:30AM-8PM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Offers a chaat and a variety of other Indian street foods.}} *{{Eat|name=ChongQing Restaurant|url=https://chong-qing-restaurant-surrey.securebrygid.com/zgrid/themes/11951/portal/index.jsp|address=8220 120 St.|lat=49.152623|long=-122.889866|phone=+1 604-593-6929|hours=Daily 10PM-10PM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Offering Szechuan-style Chinese food.}} * {{eat | name=Mahek Restaurant & Lounge | url=http://www.mahek.ca/ | email= | address=9470 120 St | lat=49.175133 | long=-122.889345 | directions=near Scott Road | phone=+1 604-585-3331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A great place for authentic Punjabi cuisine. Punjabis don't go out for Indian food often, but when they do, they go to Mahek. |lastedit=2021-03-06}} *{{Eat|name=Prabu Sweets|url=http://prabusweets.com/|email=prabusweets@hotmail.com|address=105-7035 128 St|lat=49.130318|long=-122.868365|phone=+1 604-596-1308|hours=W-M 9AM-7PM, Tu closed|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=This tiny Indian sweets shop is well known and well-visited South Asian community in Surrey. It also has some non-sweets such as dosas. There is no seating.}} *{{eat | name=Spice 72 Indian Restaurant & Lounge | alt= | url=http://spice72.com | email= | address=12025 72 Ave | lat=49.1343 | long=-122.8896 | directions=near Scott Road | phone=+1 604-503-1172 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-10:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2016-12-28 | content=A trendy restaurant offering traditional Indian fare from various regions of India. There are several areas where guests can enjoy themselves - the lounge, the private dining room, the bar, or the patio. }} *{{Eat|name=Thai by Thai|url=https://www.thaibythai.ca/|address=9164 120 St|lat=49.169833|long=-122.889834|phone=+1-604-593-5244|hours=M-F 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-10PM; Sa 5PM-10PM; Su noon-3PM, 5PM-9PM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Offers authentic Thai food.}} * {{eat | name=The Keg Steakhouse & Bar | url=https://kegsteakhouse.com/en/ | email= | address=7948 120 St | lat=49.147478542026796 | long=-122.8898674525142 | directions= | phone=+1 604-591-6161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=Steak. Steak and potatoes. Steak and crab. Steak and beer. But mostly steak. A chain restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=The Old Surrey Restaurant | url=http://www.oldsurreyrestaurant.ca/ | email= | address=13483 72 Ave | lat=49.1338501 | long=-122.8492915 | directions=just west of King George Highway | phone=+1 604-596-2313 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 5PM—; M closed | price=Entrees $20-38, prix fixe menu $40-60 |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=This restaurant began as an old train station, but has been the Old Surrey Restaurant for as long as anyone can remember. Providing a five-star experience, the establishment specializes in French cuisine with the Chateaubriand Bouquetiere being a perennial favorite special. Reservations recommended }} === Cloverdale === * {{eat | name=Sea Shanty | url= | email= | address=5737 176 St | lat=49.10657494910494 | long=-122.73514370210648 | directions=in the heart of old Cloverdale | phone=+1 778-571-1721 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 11AM-8:30PM, Tu closed | price=Burgers from $6, Dinner to $17 |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=Don't be fooled by the unassuming 'diner' look. The friendly staff make everything fresh on the premises, which means that simple dishes like fish and chips are a cut above the usual. Breakfast served all day. A variety of fish, including halibut and salmon. }} * {{eat | name=The Vault Restaurant | url=http://www.vaultrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=5764 176 St | lat=49.1071283 | long=-122.7352454 | directions= | phone=+1 604-576-4243 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2021-03-06| content=Home of fabulous food, wicked wines and mouth watering martinis. }} === South Surrey === See also [[White Rock]], a separate municipality surrounded by South Surrey. * {{Eat|name=Afghan Kitchen South Surrey|url=https://aksurrey.com/|address=115-16120 24 Avenue|lat=49.044585|long=-122.776644|phone=+1 604-727-0070|hours=Tu-Th 4PM-9:30PM, F 4PM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-9:30PM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Offers of a variety of Afghani dishes,}} * {{Eat|name=Cactus Club Cafe|alt=|url=https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/location/southpoint/|address=15079 32nd Ave|lat=49.186946|long=-122.800537|phone=+1 604-535-8799|hours=Su-Tu 11:30AM-11PM, W-Sa 11:30AM-midnight|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=A local high end restaurant chain that offers global cuisine using local, fresh ingredients served in a vibrant, contemporary setting.}} * {{eat|name=Delrios Restaurant|alt=|url=http://www.delriosrestaurant.ca/|email=|address=1669 128 St|lat=49.032645|long=-122.867966|directions=|phone=+1 604-536-2544|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Su-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11AM-10:30PM|price=entrees $15-18|content=Pasta, burgers, steak. Highly rated.}} * {{eat|name=Hooked Fish Bar|alt=|url=http://www.hookedfishbar.com/|email=|address=12157 Beecher Street|lat=49.052434|long=-122.884937|directions=|phone=+1 604-542-4665|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 11AM-close|price=$12-18|content=The wrap-around deck makes the most of the beachfront location. In the spring you can watch migrating birds play as you dine. If you prefer, order to take out, and eat while strolling the beach. Much of the menu is ocean-inspired: fish and chips, chowder.}} * {{Eat|name=My Shanti|url=https://vijs.ca/my-shanti/|address=15869 Croydon Dr|lat=49.04592995014325|long=-122.78224632623245|phone=+1 604-560-4416|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=One of celebrity chef Vikram Vij's Indian restaurants.}} * {{eat|name=The Cabin at Crescent Beach|alt=|url=http://cabincrescentbeach.com/|email=info@cabincrescentbeach.com|address=12302 Beecher Street|lat=49.0528|long=-122.8809|directions=|phone=+1 604-541-8432|tollfree=|fax=|hours=Daily 11:30AM-late|price=appetisers $10, mains $16-27|content=Seafood, steaks, pasta, beer, and wine with "upscale casual" vibe.}} ==Drink== Surrey has neighbourhood pubs where food can be found reasonably cheap - usually $5-8 for a burger and fries and around $10 for an entree. BC has very high taxes on liquor, so although the food is reasonably priced at pubs, alcoholic beverages can be quite expensive with a jug of beer costing between $12 and $18 and highballs upwards of $5 each. Those looking for a vibrant nightlife are advised to look to [[Vancouver]], which has a number of popular bars and night clubs on its Granville strip. === Whalley === *{{Drink|name=Central City Brewers and Distillers|url=https://centralcitybrewing.com/visit-us/|email=needbeer@centralcitybrewing.com|address=11411 Bridgeview Dr|lat=49.2098474|long=-122.8638967|phone=+1 604-588-2337|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Brewery and distillery with store and tasting room.}} === Guildford === *{{drink | name=The Taphouse | url=https://thetaphouse.ca/menus/ | email= | address=15330 102A Ave | lat=49.1884484 | long=-122.7977197 | directions= | phone = +1 604-583-8828 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fairly upscale with cheap drinks (by Vancouver standards) and a young crowd. |lastedit=2021-03-06}} ==Sleep== === Whalley === *{{Sleep|name=Civic Hotel|alt=|url=https://civichotel.ca/|email=|address=13475 Central Ave|lat=49.19036865234375|long=-122.8482894897461|directions=|phone=+1 604-951-3331|tollfree=+1-855-255-8933|fax=|checkin=3PM|checkout=noon|price=$166 per night and up|lastedit=2020-11-01|content=Boutique hotel with 144 rooms adjacent to city hall in Surrey City Centre. One block from King George Station and Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus. Hotel is owned by Marriott. Parking is extra.}} *{{Sleep|name=Days Inn by Wyndham Surrey|url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/days-inn/surrey-british-columbia/days-inn-surrey/overview|address=13373 King George Blvd|lat=49.203180|long=-122.851310|directions=550 m north of Gateway Skytrain station|phone=+1 604-585-2300|tollfree=|checkin=3 PM|checkout=11AM|price=$119 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=In Surrey City Centre near the northern end.}} === Guildford === * {{Sleep|name=Four Points by Sheraton Surrey|url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrsf-four-points-surrey/|address=10410 158 St|lat=49.192058|long=-122.783632|phone=+1 604-930-4700|tollfree=+1-866-716-8133|checkin=3PM|checkout=noon|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Has on-site bar and grill. Also has outdoor pool and fitness centre.|price=$152 per night and up}} * {{Sleep|name=Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surrey|url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/surrey/yvrss/hoteldetail|address=15808 104 Ave|lat=49.191111|long=-122.783961|phone=+1 604-930-8510|tollfree=+1-877-660-8550|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Includes breakfast and wifi.|price=$136 per night and up}} * {{Sleep|name=Sandman Suites Surrey-Guildford|url=https://www.sandmanhotels.com/surrey-guildford|email=reservations@sandman.ca|address=10608 - 151A St|lat=49.195178|long=-122.801535|phone=+1 604-582-7263|checkin=4PM|checkout=11AM|lastedit=2022-01-01|content=Free wi-fi and pet friendly chain of hotels. Bar and grill on site.|price=$158 per night and up}} * {{sleep | name=Sheraton Guildford | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yvrsi-sheraton-vancouver-guildford-hotel/overview/ | email= | address=15269 104 Ave | lat=49.192039 | long=-122.798828 | directions= | phone=+1 604-582-9288 | tollfree=+1-866-716-8101 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$175-370 per night in summer, $130-155 per night in low-season | lastedit=2020-11-01 | content=279 guestrooms and suites available with city or mountain views. Some rooms have fridge, microwave or jacuzzi. Internet is available in all rooms for a fee. A block away from Guildford Town Centre mall. For decades, has been a conference venue for groups of several hundred people. Parking is extra. }} === Newton === * {{Sleep|name=Best Western King George Inn & Suites|url=https://www.bestwesternsurrey.com/|email=info@bestwesternsurrey.com|address=8033 King George Blvd|lat=49.1489063|long=-122.8465694|phone=+1 604-502-9000|tollfree=+1-866-502-5025|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|lastedit=2021-03-06|content=Part of a chain of hotels price at the mid-upper price range. Has a pool and fitness facilities. Located on a major bus route between two major retail areas on King George Blvd, but has limited amenities within walking distance.|price=$126 per night and up}} * {{Sleep|name=Linda Vista Motel|url=https://lindavistamotel.com/|email=lindavistamotel@hotmail.com|address=6498 King George Blvd|lat=49.120840|long=-122.845160|phone=+1 604-591-1171|fax=+1-604-591-6926|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$94 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=Includes wifi and bathrooms with jetted bathtubs.}} * {{Sleep|name=Motel 6|url=https://www.motel6.com/en/home/motels.5741.html|address=6542 King George Blvd|lat=49.12163486897201|long=-122.84480203324452|phone=+1 604-591-6001|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$120 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=Free WiFi, and parking. Indoor hot tub and sauna. Fitness centre. All guest rooms are furnished with coffee makers, desks, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Rooms with kitchenettes can be requested. Pet-friendly hotel.}} === Fleetwood === * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn & Suites |alt=| url=http://www.comfortinnsurrey.com | email= | address=8255 166 St | lat=49.15238 | long=-122.762162 | directions=corner of Fraser Hwy and 166th St | phone=+1 604-576-8888 | tollfree=+1-888-742-8889 | fax= | hours= | price=$120 per night and up | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM |lastedit=2022-02-27| content=A mix of queen- and king-size rooms. Kitchenettes and jacuzzi rooms are also available. Amenities include a shuttle service, indoor pool with slide and fitness classes. All rooms come with flat screen TVs, Ipod alarm clocks, pillow-top beds and free Wi-Fi. }} === Cloverdale === * {{Sleep|name=Holiday Inn & Suites Surrey East - Cloverdale|url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/surrey/yvrsy/hoteldetail|email=info@hisurrey.com|address=17530 64 Ave|lat=49.118490|long=-122.737010|phone=+1 604-576-8862|tollfree=+1-888-465-4329|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$152 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=Within walking distance of the Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds.}} === South Surrey === See also [[White Rock]]. * {{Sleep|name=Best Western Peace Arch Inn|url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-surrey/best-western-peace-arch-inn/propertyCode.62117.html|address=2293 King George Blvd|lat=49.043460|long=-122.791390|phone=+1 604-541-8100|tollfree=+1-800-780-7234|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$110 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=Includes wifi, continental breakfast, a pool, and fitness centre.}} * {{Sleep|name=Grandview Inn|url=http://www.grandviewhotel.ca/|email=info@grandviewhotel.ca|address=2160 King George Blvd|lat=49.041410|long=-122.787800|phone=+1 604-535-1110|checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$99 per night and up|lastedit=2022-02-27|content=All rooms include wifi, fridge, and microwave.}} ==Stay safe== Parts of Surrey suffer from an image problem with a perceived crime and drug problem. However, Surrey's crime rate is often lower than many other cities in British Columbia. Crime within a couple of blocks of King George Boulevard in Whalley and Newton is higher than other areas of the city. Surrey is attempting to gentrify the Surrey City Centre area of Whalley, including by focusing development of new residential and business buildings there. The city also has been funding infrastructure in Surrey City Centre, such as relocating city hall to there and building a new main library. In this regard, the Surrey City Centre area is in a stage of transition, as although new million-dollar developments are sprouting up, homelessness and drug dealing can be found within the same city blocks in some cases. Compared to tougher parts of similarly sized US cities, no area in Surrey is very bad though. ==Go next== [[White Rock]], with its popular beach, water-view dining and pier, is surrounded by South Surrey. To the east is [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], which has historic Fort Langley and the Vancouver region's zoo. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Vancouver]] | minorl1=[[Coquitlam]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr1=[[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] | image2=BC-10.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2=[[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] | image3=BC-15.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=&nbsp;N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Seattle]] | minorr3=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (cars / trucks / buses) → becomes [[File:WA-543.svg|18px|link=]] → [[Blaine]] | image4=BC-17.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] | minorl4=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=END | minorr4= | image5=BC-99.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=&nbsp;N | majorl5=[[Vancouver]] | minorl5=[[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] | directionr5=S | majorr5=[[Seattle]] | minorr5=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] (cars) → becomes [[File:I-5.svg|18px|link=]] → [[Blaine]] | image6=Translinkexpo.svg | imagesize6=22 | caption6=Expo Line | directionl6=W | majorl6=[[Vancouver/City Centre|Vancouver City Centre]] | minorl6=[[New Westminster]] | directionr6=E | majorr6=END | minorr6= }} {{geo|49.1833|-122.8500}} {{isPartOf|Vancouver_southern_suburbs}} {{usablecity}} 15qc51yygswp2idbcvyjv0kyegzq41j 0 36179 4492063 4491427 2022-07-29T03:26:15Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend header wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tofino banner chesterman beach.jpg|caption=Surf lessons at Chesterman Beach, Tofino}} '''[http://www.tofino.ca/ Tofino]''', population 1,700, is a former logging and fishing village that has become a center for ecotourism and activities such as [[whale watching]], surfing, and camping. It is located on Clayoquot Sound, on the Pacific coast of [[Vancouver Island]], 208 km (129 miles) west of [[Nanaimo]]. Clayoquot Sound is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. ==Understand== [[File:Tofino.Vue vers l'est.JPG|right|thumb| View from Tofino toward Meares Island]] Tofino Inlet was named in 1792 by the Spanish explorers Galiano and Valdés, in honour of Admiral Vicente Tofiño de San Miguel y Wanderiales (or Vanderiales), under whom Galiano had learned cartography. ==Get in== ===By car=== Tofino is accessible via '''Highway 4'''. The road, best driven during the day, is very twisty and narrow (particularly west of [[Port Alberni]]) but offers great views of lakes and mountains on the west coast. Coming from [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]], take Highway #1/#19 north 160 km to the Highway 4 turnoff west to Port Alberni. ===By plane=== ==== Airport ==== * {{go | name=Tofino-Ucluelet Airport | alt={{IATA|YAZ}} also known as Long Beach Airport | url=https://www.tofinoairport.com | email=lbairport@acrd.bc.ca | address= | lat=49.0822 | long=-125.772 | directions=is located 19 kilometers south-east of Tofino, on the Pacific Rim Highway (Hwy 4) | phone=+1 250-725-3751 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tofino/Long Beach Airport | wikidata=Q1433066 | lastedit=2022-05-26 | content=It is in Pacific Rim National Park, and just across the highway from Long Beach. Private pilots will find three 5,000-foot paved runways, no landing fees, and fuel available. However, beware the weather; low overcast is common, and fog can appear suddenly on summer days. }} ==== Airline ==== * {{Listing|name=Pacific Coastal Airlines|url=https://www.pacificcoastal.com/|email=reserve@pacificcoastal.com|phone=+1-604-273-8666|tollfree=+1-800-663-2872|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates flights primarily in the south coast area of [[British Columbia]] with its hub in Vancouver.}} Regularly scheduled flights to Tofino from [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] (YYJ) and [[Vancouver]] ({{IATA|YVR}}) (45 minutes) are $250-300 one-way. ==== Seaplanes ==== * {{Listing|name=Harbour Air|url=https://www.harbourair.com/|email=|phone=+1-604-274-1277|tollfree=+1-800-665-0212|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights mostly to coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].}} Seasonal flights to Tofino from downtown [[Vancouver]] (1 hour) and [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] harbour (1 hour). ===By boat=== If you are starting from [[Vancouver]], catch the ferry from Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen to [[Nanaimo]] on BC Ferries, and drive the rest of the way. In the summer you can catch the [http://www.ladyrosemarine.com/ M.V. Frances Barkley] from Port Alberni to [[Ucluelet]] (37km south from Tofino), 4½ hours, $30 one-way. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Tofino Bus | alt= | url=https://viconnector.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Operates routes daily between [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] and Tofino with stops in [[Langford]], [[Duncan (British Columbia)|Duncan]], [[Ladysmith (British Columbia)|Ladysmith]], [[Nanaimo]], [[Parksville]], [[Port Alberni]], and [[Ucluelet]]. Travel time to Tofino from Nanaimo is 4 hours, from Parksville is 3.5 hours, from Ucluelet is 45 minutes, and from Victoria is 6.5 hours. This service provider also operates a route daily between Victoria and [[Campbell River]]. It is possible for passengers to travel between Campbell River and Tofino in a single day with a transfer at Parksville. }} == Get around == {{mapframe|49.1498° N|125.8956° W|zoom=}} The town is small enough to walk through. A dedicated walking and bike path runs all the way down to Cox Bay. A free shuttle bus with a surfboard rack runs hourly in the summer season giving access as far as Cox bay. === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Whistle|url=https://www.whistle.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-28}} ==See== [[Image:Pacific Rim National Park.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach section]] * {{see | name=Pacific Rim National Park | alt= | url=https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim | email=pacrim.info@pc.gc.ca | address= | lat=49.052 | long=-125.710 | directions= | phone=+1 250-726-3500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1756401| wikipedia=Pacific Rim National Park Reserve | content=Rocky headlands, long beaches, and wild surf, set against Vancouver Island's temperate rain forest. Entry is $7.80 for adults. Camping $24-70/night. Parking fee $10/day. Many walking trails including long sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastline and boardwalks through old growth forests. Maps and information available visitor centers at Cox bay and the junction for Ucluelet and Tofino. }} * {{see | name=Tofino Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Clayoquot Branch No 65) | alt= | url= | email= | address=331 Main | lat=49.15368 | long=-125.90743 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3361 | tollfree= | hours=Various evenings | price=$12-30 | content=This hall hosts so many community events that it's easy to forget it's a membership hall of the veteran's association. Multiple concerts per week of a variety of music, over the summer. Most performers are for one night only. }} * {{see | name=Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.clayoquotcampus.ca/ | email= | address=1084 Pacific Rim Highway | lat=49.1333 | long=-125.89041 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-1220 | tollfree= | hours=9 AM - 5 PM | price=Adults $20, Students/Seniors $10, Children 12 & under free | content=12 acres of forest, shoreline, and garden, with lots of educational exhibits. Also a cafe and gift shop. }} * {{see | name=Pacific Rim Whale Festival | url=http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March 17–25, 2012 | price= | content=A variety of art exhibits, films, museum installations, and tours in Tofino and Ucluelet, celebrating the spring migration of the grey whales. }} * {{see | name=Pacific Rim Summer Festival | url=http://pacificrimarts.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=First week in July | price= | content=Art exhibitions in Tofino and Ucluelet. By the Pacific Rim Arts Society. Live performances in Tofino, Ucluelet and area. Dance workshops. Free outdoor concert. Performances in Tofino and Ucluelet on Canada Day, Celebration of Indigenous culture, Ballet Victoria, Pop Up Art Market, Kids Art Zone (throughout the summer), local and guest performances. }} * {{see | name=Tofino Food and Wine Festival | url=http://tofinofoodandwinefestival.com/ | email= | address=Various locations | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=First weekend in June | price= | content=A festival of gourmet meals, barbeques, and cooking classes, and farmers markets at restaurants and resorts around the region. }} * {{see | name=Tofino Lantern Festival | url=http://www.raincoasteducation.org/events/tofino-lantern-festival | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the Tofino Botanical Gardens | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Second Saturday in August, 7:30PM to 10:30PM | price=$15/person, children 12 and under are free | content=An exhibition of beautiful lanterns, and workshops to make your own lanterns. }} *{{see | name=Atleo Air flightseeing | alt= | url=http://www.atleoair.com/ | email=atleo@seaviewcable.net | address=50 Wingen Ln | lat=49.15414 | long=-125.90566 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2205 | tollfree=+1-866-662-8536 | hours= | price=20 minutes, $240/plane. 1½ hours, $725/plane | lastedit=2018-05-01 | content=Offers a range of flights over the beautiful coasts and mountain glaciers of the area, with a good chance of seeing whales and other wildlife. Prices are per complete charter of a 4-seat aircraft. }} ==Do== Tofino is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the world. The long sandy beaches south of town are the main attraction, as are whale watching, hot springs, and surfing. In the winter, many of the facilities close up. However, there are still a number of travellers who come to see the ''storm season''. For hikers, Tofino is a gateway to the Island's backcountry. With a guide or on your own, explore amazing trails or paddle beautiful inlets. There is still a lot of wildlife, such as Orcas, Bald Eagles, and bears. Tofino and Clayoquot Sound is a world renowned kayaking destination offering wilderness experiences on daily trips between 2 - 6 hr or even multi-day kayak adventures. Usually no previous experience is required. * {{do | name=West Coast Aquatic Safaris | alt= | url=http://www.whalesafaris.com | email=info@whalesafaris.com | address=101 A Fourth St | lat=49.15315 | long=-125.90249 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-594-2537 | hours=Daily departures at 9:30AM, 12:30PM and 3:30PM | price= | content=West Coast Aquatic Safaris is an optimal way to experience BC’s whales, nature, hotsprings and wildlife; a must-do while visiting Tofino. }} * {{Do|name=Jamie's Whaling Station|url=https://www.jamies.com/|email=info@jamies.com|address=606 Campbell St|lat=49.15100|long=-125.89826|phone=+1 250-725-3919|tollfree=+1 800-667-9913|price=From $129|lastedit=2022-05-31|content=Go on a whale watching tour. Whale watching is from late-February to late-October.}} * {{do | name=The Whale Centre | alt= | url=http://www.tofinowhalecentre.com/ | email=whales@island.net | address=411 Campbell St | lat=49.15238 | long=-125.90428 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2132 | tollfree=+1-888-474-2288 | fax=+1 250 725-2136 | hours=Daily at 10:30AM, 2PM, & 5PM | price=Adults $74, Students/Seniors $69, Kids, ages 4 - 12 $54 | content=A 2½-3 hour boat ride in a Boston Whaler through Clayoquot Sound, with commentary from guides. Gray whales are the most commonly seen variety. There is also a museum. }} * '''Hot Springs''' - Approximately {{mile|27}} northwest of Tofino sits Hot Springs Cove, a natural hot spring that flows through interconnecting pools of various temperatures until finally reaching the ocean waters. The hot springs are accessible by boat or float plane, followed by a hike through the forest, and so a trip to the hot springs can offer both hiking and the potential for whale watching en route. * {{do | name=Black Bear Kayaking | alt= | url=http://www.blackbearkayak.com | email= | address=634 Campbell St | lat=49.15086 | long=-125.89499 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3238 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Long Beach Golf Course | alt= | url=http://www.longbeachgolfcourse.com/site/the_course.html | email=golf@island.net | address=1850 Pacific Rim Hwy | lat=49.0817 | long=-125.7861 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3332 | tollfree= | hours= | price=9 holes $25.80+tax, minigolf $7, club rentals $16 | content=Tucked around the end of the airport's runway 11, this 9-hole par 36 course also features an 18-hole minigolf course and a driving range. Easy walking distance from the airport and from Long Beach. }} Tofino is the '''surfing''' capital of Canada. There are only beach breaks in Tofino. Surfing (with a 5mm wet suit) is popular whenever the surf is up. Winter brings higher waves yet the temperature is still moderate enough to surf. There are 3 surfing beaches and all can get busy in the high season. Many surf shops in and out of town provide rentals and lessons (see [[Tofino#Buy|Buy]] section) * {{do | name=Chesterman Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1166 | long=-125.8932 | directions=about 5km from downtown | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Slightly sheltered by offshore islands, Chesterman Beach offers the best surfing for beginners. Parking lots at the north and south end. }} * {{do | name=Cox Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1019 | long=-125.8729 | directions=next beach south after Chesterman | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Often offers bigger waves than Chesterman's. Access from North parking lot with toilets and showers or South parking lot further from Tofino }} * {{do | name=Long Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.0701 | long=-125.7583 | directions=in Pacific Rim National Park, near the Long Beach golf course and Long Beach Airport | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Aptly named! This beach requires a parking pass. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Clayoquot Crafts | alt= | url=http://www.clayoquotcrafts.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=671 Industrial Way | lat=49.13917 | long=-125.89249 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3990 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Outdoor furniture handcrafted from salvaged local western red cedar. }} *{{buy | name=Tofino Art Glass | alt= | url=http://www.tofinoartglass.com | email= | address=264 First St | lat=49.14976 | long=-125.9072 | directions=go to the Flashing light and turn left | phone=+1 250 725-3929 | tollfree= | hours=Open Daily | price= | content=Handmade kilnformed glass trays, bowls, beach sand jewelry and custom art pieces. }} * {{buy | name=Canadian Native Art Gallery | alt=House of Himwitsa | url=https://www.himwitsa.com/ | email=tofino@himwitsa.com | address=300 Main St | lat=49.153958 | long=-125.909197 | directions= | phone=+1 (250) 725-2017 | tollfree= | hours=9:30AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2021-12-29 | content=First Nations owned and operated art gallery selling masks, carvings and jewelry made by indigenous artists. It also has a wild-caught smoked Pacific salmon fish store that opens seasonally. }} Surfing: * {{do | name=Long Beach Surf Shop | alt= | url=http://www.longbeachsurfshop.com | email= | address=630 Campbell St | lat=49.15038 | long=-125.89574 | directions= | phone=+1 250-725-3800 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Offers a cheap and large selection of surfing rental gear. Lessons around $75, board rental $20 for 24 hours, $40 with wetsuit. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Beachfront Bistro | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.62079.html | email= | address=1119 Pacific Rim Highway | lat=49.13096 | long=-125.90119 | directions=Tin Wis Resort | phone=+1 250 725-4447 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Schooner Restaurant on Second | alt= | url= | email= | address=331 Campbell St | lat=49.15288 | long=-125.90696 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3444 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Sea Shanty Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.himwitsa.com/sea_shanty.htm {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email= | address=300 Main St | lat=49.15392 | long=-125.90919 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2902 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shelter Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.shelterrestaurant.com | email= | address=601 Campbell St | lat=49.1508 | long=-125.89895 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3353 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=SoBo | alt= | url=http://www.sobo.ca/ | email= | address=311 Neill St | lat=49.1518 | long=-125.90753 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2341 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Outstanding! Have the chowder, the killer fish taco and the tofu pockets. Lunch about $15/person, Dinner for about $30/person. }} * {{eat | name=Red Can Gourmet | alt= | url=https://www.redcangourmet.com/ | email= | address=700 Industrial Way | lat=49.13998 | long=-125.89037 | directions= | phone=+1 250-725-2525 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Gourmet take-out pizza, soups and seafood dishes. }} * {{eat | name=The Pointe | alt= | url=http://www.wickinn.com/restaurant.html | email= | address=Osprey Lane at Chesterman Beach | lat=49.12281 | long=-125.90132 | directions=Wickaninnish Inn | phone=+1-800-333-4604 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Beautiful Pacific Northwest cuisine with ocean views (during daylight hours). Breakfast, lunch & dinner, at approx. $25/$35/$80/person. }} * {{eat | name=Tough City Sushi Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=350 Main St | lat=49.15411 | long=-125.90644 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2021 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent sushi restaurant. Dinner about $25/person. }} * {{eat | name=The Common Loaf Bake Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=180 First St | lat=49.15221 | long=-125.90795 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3915 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Tofino's original whole foods bake shop for over 25 years. Homebaked breads, scones, goodies, pastas, pizzas and specialties, at approx. $15/person. Also known for its message-laden bulletin board. }} * {{eat | name=The Wildside Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=1190 Pacific Rim Highway | lat=49.12699 | long=-125.89356 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-9453 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Take-out food, burgers, seafood, salads. }} * {{eat | name=TacoFino Cantina | url=http://tacofino.com | email= | address=1184 Pacific Rim Hwy | lat=49.12676 | long=-125.89233 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-8228 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=under $10 | content=West Coast-influenced Mexican food from a food truck. Tacos, burritos and gringas with a variety of fillings. }} * {{eat | name=Club House Restaurant, Long Beach Golf Course | alt= | url=http://www.longbeachgolfcourse.com/site/facilities/lounge_restaurant.html | email=golf@island.net | address=1850 Pacific Rim Hwy | lat=49.08041 | long=-125.78375 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3332 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Fully licensed restaurant, open to golfers and flyers. Easy walking distance from the airport and from Long Beach. }} * {{eat | name=Chocolate Tofino | alt= | url=http://www.chocolatetofino.com | email= | address=1180 Pacific Rim Highway | lat=49.12701 | long=-125.89377 | directions=Beside Groovy Movies | phone=+1 250 723-2526 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-7PM | price= | content=Amazing hand made chocolates, truffles and homemade gelato. Very friendly place that the locals visit often. Best ice cream in Tofino and very family friendly. Best known for Honey Lavender Gelato, fresh organic chocolates and their "Hot Chocolate Elixir.". }} * {{eat | name=1909 Kitchen | alt= | url=https://tofinoresortandmarina.com/restaurant/1909-kitchen/ | email=info@tofinoresortandmarina.com | address=634 Campbell Street | lat=49.15085 | long=-125.89499 | directions= | phone=+1 250 726-6122 | tollfree= | hours=5PM-10PM | price=$ | lastedit=2018-11-05 | content=Ingredient-driven menu, sourced and foraged from Tofino’s oceans, shoreline and forests. Has waterfront patio. Bring your day’s catch if you wish; chef will prepare and cook it for you in a 1,000-degree wood-fired Mugnaini oven. }} ==Drink== * {{listing | name=Tofino Brewing Co | alt= | url=https://tofinobrewingco.com | email= | address=681 Industrial Way | lat=49.13939 | long=-125.89174 | directions=Just south of town, can either drive or walk the well maintained Tonquin Connector Trail | phone=+1-250-725-2899 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-07 | content=Tofino's first and so far only brewery. You can see the operation, sample or buy their brews. }} ==Sleep== During high season (May–September) hotels here are among the most expensive in BC. During the off-season better deals are available. If you don't mind the two hour drive, considerably cheaper accommodation is available in [[Port Alberni]]. ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Tin Wis Hotel | alt= | url=https://tinwis.ca/ | email= | address=1119 Pacific Rim Highway | lat=49.13065 | long=-125.896111 | directions=about 200 feet from the waters and beach of McKenzie Beach | phone=+1 250 725-4445 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Nice comfy hotel, reasonable accommodations for the area. First Nation owned and operated. $199-325 (less in the off-season). }} * {{sleep | name=Himwista Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.himwitsa.com/ | email= | address=300 Main St | lat=49.153850 | long=-125.909159 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2017 | tollfree=+1-800-899-1947 | checkin=3PM-9PM | checkout=5AM-11AM | price=$150-350 | content=Lodge with private hot tub and ocean view of Clayoquot Sound. Also with a full-serviced Sea Shanty Restaurant serving locally caught seafood. }} * {{sleep | name=Middle Beach Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.middlebeach.com/ | email= | address=400 Mackenzie Beach Rd | lat=49.13372 | long=-125.90932 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2900 | tollfree=+1-866-725-2900 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$165-395 | content=Picturesque hotel on rocky headland, with private beach, adults-only lodge, and a wide selection of rooms, suites, and cabins. }} * {{sleep | name=Wickaninnish Inn | alt= | url=https://www.wickinn.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.12293 | long=-125.90175 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3100 | tollfree=+1-800-333-4604 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$340-1000 | content=An upscale hotel built on the rocks on Chesterman beach, Pointe Restaurant - a restaurant rated one of the best in Canada, and Ancient Cedars spa at Chesterman Beach. Member Relais & Chateaux. }} * {{sleep | name=Pacific Sands Beach Resort | alt= | url=https://www.pacificsands.com | email= | address= | lat=49.10603 | long=-125.87262 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-565-2322 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=At the beach front on spectacular Cox Bay offering spacious suite and villa accommodations ranging from 520 to 1,400 square feet. Eco and pet friendly. Rates range from $180 to $440 in the low season and $325 to $690 in the high season. }} * {{sleep | name=Ocean Village Resort | alt=OV | url=http://oceanvillageresort.com | email=info@oceanvillageresort.com | address=555 Hellesen Dr | lat=49.1289 | long=-125.9001 | directions= | phone=+1 250-725-3755 | tollfree=+1-866-725-3755 | fax= | checkin=3:00pm | checkout=11:00am | price=Ranging $129 - $229 in low season and $299 - $529 in High season | lastedit=2016-12-05 | content=These beehive cabins are on MacKenzie Beach, a few minutes from Tofino. There's a swimming pool, outdoor barbecue area and coin-operated laundry machine. Good value for money. }} * {{sleep | name=Tofino Resort + Marina | url=https://tofinoresortandmarina.com/ | email=Info@tofinoresortandmarina.com | address=634 Campbell St. | lat=49.1498 | long=-125.8956 | | phone= | tollfree=+1 855-956-1258 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= 4pm| checkout= 11am | content=Waterfront hotel and affordable accommodations that are pet-friendly with an Adventure Centre, gym, dining and pub overlooking the bay. Rooms from $89 to $179 for great value. }} ===Hostels=== * {{sleep | name=Whalers on the Point Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://www.tofinohostel.com/ | email= | address=81 West St | lat=49.15305 | long=-125.91158 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-3443 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$25-120 | content=Close to the center of Tofino. Affiliated with Hostelling International. A very pleasant place to stay. Both individual and dorm-style rooms are available. }} ===Campgrounds=== In the summer the campgrounds are very popular. There are a number of public and private campgrounds in the Tofino area. Most of these operate from about Mid-March to October or November. * {{sleep | name=Green Point | alt= | url=https://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/activ4b_e.asp {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=49.0545 | long=-125.7193 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Long Beach Unit, Pacific Rim National Park. 105 sites available, no hook-ups or showers. $14-20. (''Reservations fee extra''). }} * {{sleep | name=Bella Pacifica Campground | alt= | url=http://www.bellapacifica.com/ | email= | address= | lat=49.1326 | long=-125.90228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Nice spot on Mackenzie Bay, try to get one of the sites along the water. Surprisingly quiet most of the time, considering the number of people there. }} * {{sleep | name=Crystal Cove | alt= | url=https://www.crystalcove.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.1274 | long=-125.8982 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Tucked away in a quiet cove on Mackenzie Beach it offers 72 full service campsites and 34 modern log cabins. }} * {{sleep | name=Long Beach Golf Course Campground | alt= | url=http://www.longbeachgolfcourse.com/site/campground.html | email=golf@island.net | address=1850 Pacific Rim Hwy | lat=49.07978 | long=-125.7835 | directions=adjacent to golf course and airport | phone=+1 250 725-3314 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$30/night | content=76 camp sites, each with fire pit and picnic table. Shared washrooms, hot showers, running drinking water. Five full-hookup RV sites. Easy walking distance from the airport and from Long Beach. }} ===Vacation rentals=== Private cabins, homes and condominiums are available year round. This option is ideal for couples, families or groups who desire a self-catered holiday. * {{sleep | name=Tofino Vacation Rentals | alt= | url=https://www.tofinovr.com/ | email= | address=105-430 Campbell St | lat=49.15275 | long=-125.90356 | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2779 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Has high-end short term properties throughout Tofino. }} ==Connect== Cell phones work in Tofino, but data connections can be very slow. Computers with Internet access are available at a few shops in town (such as the Tofino Pharmacy and Tofitian Coffee Shop). Free Wifi is available at Darwins Cafe at the Tofino Botanical Gardens. ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Tofino | image1=BC-4.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Parksville]]/[[Qualicum Beach]] | minorr1=[[Pacific Rim National Park]] }} {{IsPartOf|Central Vancouver Island}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.152669|-125.904361}} fbc49d93yjqvlflh0gcwdnq7y0mwhj6 0 36939 4492002 4491271 2022-07-28T22:42:33Z Vidimian 1815 /* Stay healthy */ water: ce, update; common antidiarrheal wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turkey banner Suleymaniye Mosque.jpg|caption=From the courtyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul}} {{otheruses}} [http://www.goturkey.com/ '''Turkey'''] ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], and officially: ''Türkiye'') is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic — but with a twist" destination for many: a great deal of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea. From the dome-and-minaret filled skyline of [[Istanbul]] to the ancient ruins alongside the [[Aegean Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|southern]] coasts, heavily indented against a craggy backdrop in [[Lycia]] and wide and sunny in [[Pamphylia]], to the cold and remote mountains of the [[Eastern Anatolia|East]], Turkey offers a wealth of destinations. Crazy "foam parties" in [[Bodrum]] running wild find their place with the Middle Eastern-flavoured cities of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the same country. The lush and misty mountains of the [[Eastern Karadeniz|Eastern Black Sea]] are only a few hours away from the vast steppe landscapes of [[Central Anatolia]]. So there is something for everyone's taste — whether they are travelling on an extreme budget by hitchhiking or by a multi-million yacht. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Turkey regions map.png | regionmapsize=560px | region1name=[[Aegean Turkey]] | region1color=#a1a4c1 | region1description=Greek and Roman ruins between the azure sea on one side and silvery olive groves on the other | region2name=[[Black Sea Turkey]] | region2color=#9eccb1 | region2description=Heavily forested mountains offering great outdoor sports such as trekking and rafting | region3name=[[Central Anatolia]] | region3color=#ceb881 | region3description=Tree-poor central steppes with the national capital, Hittite and Phrygian ruins, and moon-like Cappadocia | region4name=[[Eastern Anatolia]] | region4color=#c0ce98 | region4description=High and mountainous eastern part with harsh winters. Caucasian, especially Armenian and Kurdish, influences mix with the Turkish here, giving rise to a unique culture | region5name=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]] | region5color=#b59bb2 | region5description=The most urbanized region with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments in some of the country's greatest cities | region6name=[[Mediterranean Turkey]] | region6color=#cba88b | region6description=Mountains clad with pine woods ascending right from the heavily-indented coastline of the crystal clear sea | region7name=[[Southeastern Anatolia]] | region7color=#beb588 | region7description=Semi-arid part of the country marks the northern extent of the [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Fertile Crescent]] and is home to ''very'' ancient ruins, historic cities, bazaars with a local flair, and last but not least Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known megaliths. Primarily Kurdish inhabited. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#a1a4c1|title=[[Aegean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155564}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#9eccb1|title=[[Black Sea Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155533}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ceb881|title=[[Central Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155526}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c0ce98|title=[[Eastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155542}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b59bb2|title=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]]|wikidata=Q155583}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cba88b|title=[[Mediterranean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155552}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#beb588|title=[[Southeastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155638}} ==Cities== <!-- This is meant to be a representative list of no more than NINE cities. If you feel that there should be a change of cities displayed in this list, please discuss your proposal first on the talk page. --> * {{Marker|type=city |lat=39.956 | long=32.854 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ankara]] |image=|wikidata=Q3640 }} — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.911 | long=30.690 |zoom=12 |name=[[Antalya]] |image=|wikidata=Q6487 }} — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.038 | long=27.420 |zoom=12 |name=[[Bodrum]] |image=|wikidata=Q172267 }} — a trendy coastal town in Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.677 | long=26.564 |zoom=12 |name=[[Edirne]] |image=|wikidata=Q43387 }} — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.018 | long=28.970 |zoom=12 |name=[[Istanbul]] |image=|wikidata=Q406 }} — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.415 | long=27.144 |zoom=12 |name=[[Izmir]] |image=|wikidata=Q35997 }} — Turkey's third largest city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.872 | long=32.492 |zoom=12 |name=[[Konya]] |image=|wikidata=Q79857 }} — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.0063 | long=39.7258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon]] |image=|wikidata=Q45301 }} — the wonderful Sumela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.161 | long=38.792 |zoom=12 |name=[[Urfa]] |image=|wikidata=Q133118 }} — a city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Assyrian cultures mingle ==Other destinations== [[File:Ölüdeniz on the Turquoise Coast, Turkey.jpg|thumb|Over the turquoise waters in [[Ölüdeniz]]]] * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.508613 | long=43.572205 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ani]] |image=|wikidata=Q546010 }} — the impressive ruins of the medieval Armenian capital, known as the city of a thousand churches * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=38.6583 | long=34.8536 |zoom=12 |name=[[Cappadocia]] |image=|wikidata=Q217265 }} — an area in the central highlands best known for its unique moon-like landscape (the "fairy chimneys"), underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9419 | long=27.3415 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ephesus]] |image=|wikidata=Q47611 }} — the well-preserved ruins of a Graeco-Roman city on the west coast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.367222 | long=26.455000 |zoom=12 |name=[[Gallipoli]] |image=|wikidata=Q192860 }} — the site of the 1915 ''Anzac'' landing and many WWI memorials * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.7833 | long=38.6167 |zoom=12 |name=[[Kahta|Mount Nemrut]] |image=|wikidata=Q375432 }} — a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage site]] with ancient statues on its summit, affording a great panorama of its rugged surroundings * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=36.5503 | long=29.1223 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ölüdeniz]] |image=|wikidata=Q1344290 }} — the incomparable postcard beauty of the "Blue Lagoon", perhaps the most iconic beach of Turkey * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9272 | long=29.1258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Pamukkale]] |image=|wikidata=Q232734 }} — "the Cotton Castle", a white world of travertines cascading down in a series of shallow pools filled with thermal waters * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.6864 | long=39.6542 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon#Sümela Monastery|Sümela]] |image=|wikidata=Q1419157}} — a stunning monastery clinging on cliffs; a must-see on any trip to the northeast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.069444 | long=29.221389 |zoom=12 |name=[[Uludağ]] |image=|wikidata=Q925688 }} — a national park featuring school textbook belts of different types of forests varying with altitude, and the major winter sports resort of the country ==Understand== {{quickbar| location= LocationTurkey.png}} [[File:Mustafa Kemal Ataturk looking through a train window over Turkish flag.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]] ===History=== {{Seealso|Hittites|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Byzantine Empire|Ottoman Empire}} There is evidence that the bed of the Black Sea was once an inhabited plain before it was flooded in prehistoric times by rising sea levels. Mount Ararat (''Ağrı Dağı''), at 5,165 m, is Turkey's highest point and the legendary landing place of Noah's Ark on the far eastern edge of the country. The area that is now Turkey has been part of many of the world's greatest empires throughout history. The city of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]], famously destroyed by the [[Greece|Greeks]] in Homer's ''Illiad'', has always been associated with the entrance to the Dardanelles strait in northwestern Anatolia. Subsequently, the area was to become part of the Roman Empire, and subsequently, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the Roman Empire split into two, with the city of Constantinople (now [[Istanbul]]) as the regional capital, as well as the Eastern Roman capital after the split. The [[Ottoman Empire]] subsequently defeated the Eastern Roman Empire, and dominated the eastern Mediterranean, until its defeat by the Allies in [[World War I]]. The Turkish Republic (''Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'') was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats and instigated many other radical reforms to rapidly modernise the state. Changing from Arabic script to the 29-letter Turkish alphabet, based on the Roman alphabet, was one of many personal initiatives of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Atatürk continues to be revered, and you can see his face gazing down on you or up into the distance in a fatherly, visionary or determined manner in many, many places around Turkey. Atatürk died in 1938 and was succeeded by his right-hand man, İsmet İnönü, who had been the first prime minister of the new republic. It was Inönü that boosted the cult of personality around Atatürk and who led Turkey for a longer time than his larger-than-life predecessor. Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and became a member of NATO in 1952. In 2022, the Government of Turkey began using the Turkish spelling of the country's name, Türkiye, as the name of the country in English. ===Geography=== Turkey occupies a landmass just over {{km2|750,000}}, more than double that of Germany and slightly more than Texas. In terms of the variety of terrain and particularly the diversity of its plant life, Turkey exhibits the characteristics of a small continent. There are, for example, some 10,000 plant species in the country (compared with some 13,000 in all of Europe) — one in three of which is endemic to Turkey. Indeed, there are more native plant species within Istanbul city limits (2,000) than in the whole of the United Kingdom. While many people know of Turkey's rich archaeological heritage, it possesses an equally valuable array of ecosystems — peat bogs, heathlands, steppes, and coastal plains. Turkey possesses many forests (about a quarter of the land) but, as importantly, some half of the country is a semi-natural landscape that has not been entirely remodelled by man. ===Culture=== While it may sound like a tourism brochure cliché, Turkey is really a curious mix of the west and the east — you may swear you were in a [[Balkans|Balkan]] country or in [[Greece]] when in the [[Marmara (region)|northwestern]] and [[Aegean Turkey|western]] parts of the country (except that Byzantine-influenced churches are substituted with equally Byzantine-influenced mosques), which are indeed partly inhabited by people originating from the Balkan countries, arriving in waves during the turmoil before, during, and after [[World War I]], while the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] reaches of the country exhibit little if any cultural differences from Turkey's [[Middle East|southern and eastern neighbours]]. Influences from the [[Caucasus]] add to the mix in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|northeast]]. It can be simply put that Turkey is the most oriental of the western nations, or, depending on the point of view, the most occidental of the eastern nations. Perhaps one thing common to all of the country is '''[[Islam]]''', the faith of the bulk of the population. However, interpretation of it varies vastly across the country: many people in the northwestern and western coasts are fairly liberal about the religion (being nominal Muslims sometimes to the point of being irreligious), while the folk of the [[Central Anatolia|central steppes]] and the [[Eastern Anatolia|east]] are far more conservative (don't expect to find a [[Saudi Arabia]] or an [[Afghanistan]] even there, though). The rest of the country falls somewhere in between, with the coastal regions being relatively liberal while the inland regions are relatively conservative as a general rule. The largest '''religious minority''' in the country are the Alevites, who constitute up to 20% of the population and subscribe to a form of Islam closer to that of the Shiite version, and whose rituals draw heavily from the shamanistic ceremonies of ancient Turks. The other religious minorities (the Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Jews, Syriac Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholics, the latter of whom mainly settled in Turkey within the last 500 years from Western European countries) were once numerous across the country, but are now mostly confined to the large cities of [[Istanbul]] and [[Izmir]], or parts of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the case of the Syriac Oriental Orthodox. Despite its large Muslim majority population, Turkey officially remains a secular country, with no declared state religion. ===Holidays=== There are several holidays that can cause delays in travel, traffic congestion, booked up accommodations and crowded venues. Banks, offices and businesses are closed during official holidays and traffic intensifies during all of the following holidays so do your research before you visit. Do not be put off by these holidays, it is not that difficult and often quite interesting to travel during Turkish holidays; plan ahead as much as possible. ====Official holidays==== * 1 January: New Year's Day (''Yılbaşı'') * 23 April: National Sovereignty and Children's Day (''Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı'') &mdash; the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly rallies, Turkish flags and Atatürk portraits everywhere, all modes of travel busy * 1 May: Labour and Solidarity Day (''Emek ve Dayanışma Günü'', also unofficially known as ''İşçi Bayramı'', i.e. Worker's Day) was long banned as a holiday for almost 40 years and only restarted as a national holiday in 2009 because in years past it usually degenerated into violence. Don't get caught in the middle of a May Day parade or gathering. * 19 May: Atatürk Commemoration and Youth & Sports Holiday (''Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı'') &mdash; the arrival of Atatürk in [[Samsun]], and the beginning of the War of Independence * 30 August: Victory Day (''Zafer Bayramı'') &mdash; Celebration of the end of the war for Turkish Independence over invasion forces. A big Armed Forces day and display of military might by huge military parades. * 29 October: Republic Day (''Cumhuriyet Bayramı'' or ''Yirmi dokuz Ekim'') is the anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic. If it falls on a Thursday for example, Friday and the weekend should be considered in your travel plans. October 29 is the official end of the tourist season in many resorts in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] and usually, there is a huge celebration at the town squares. * 10 November, 09:05 &mdash; Traffic usually stops and sirens blare for two minutes starting at 09:05, the time when Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, died in [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Dolmabahçe Palace]] in [[Istanbul]] in 1938. That moment in time is officially observed throughout the country but businesses and official places are not closed for the day. However, do not be surprised if you are on the street, you hear a loud boom and all of a sudden people and traffic stop on the sidewalks and streets for a moment of silence in observance of this event. ====Religious holidays==== {{ramadandates}} '''Ramadan''' (''Ramazan'' in Turkish) is a month-long time of fasting, prayer and celebration during which pious Muslims neither drink nor eat anything, even water, from sun up to sun down. Businesses, banks and official places are not closed during this time. In some parts of Turkey, such as most of [[Central Anatolia|inland]] and [[Eastern Anatolia|eastern]] locations as locals are more conservative than people in the rest of the country, it is considered to be bad taste to eat snacks or drink sodas in front of locals in public places or transport&mdash; to be completely on the safe side, watch how local folk act&mdash; but restaurants are usually open and it is no problem to eat in them as usual, though some restaurant owners use it as an opportunity for a much-needed vacation (or renovation) and shut their business completely for 30 days. However, you will unlikely see any closed establishment in big cities, central parts of the cities, and touristy towns of [[Aegean_Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern Turkey]]. At sunset, call for prayer and a cannon boom, fasting observers immediately sit down for ''iftar'', their first meal of the day. Banks, businesses and official places are not closed during this time. '''During Ramadan''', many city councils set up tent-like structures in the major squares of the cities that are for the needy, those in poverty or the elderly or handicapped, and are also served for passers-by, with warm meals during the sunset (''iftar''), free of charge (much like soup kitchens, but instead serving full meals). ''Iftar'' is a form of charity that is very rewarding especially when feeding someone who is needy. It was first practised by the Prophet Muhammad during the advent of Islam, for that purpose. Visitors are welcome to join but do not take advantage of it during the entire fasting period, just because it is free of charge. Immediately following ''Ramazan'' is the '''Eid-ul Fitr''', or the three-day national holiday of ''Ramazan Bayramı'', also called ''Şeker Bayramı'' (i.e. "Sugar" or more precisely "Candy Festival") during which banks, offices and businesses are closed and travel will be heavy. However, many restaurants, cafés and bars will be open. ''Kurban Bayrami'' (pronounced ''koor-BAHN bahy-rah-muh'') in Turkish, ('''Eid el-Adha''' in Arabic) or sacrifice holiday is the most important Islamic religious festival of the year. It lasts for several days and is a public holiday in Turkey. Almost everything will be closed during that time (many restaurants, cafes, bars and some small shops will be open). ''Kurban Bayrami'' is also the time of the '''annual pilgrimage ([[Hajj]]) to Mecca''', so both domestic and international travel is intense in Turkey at this time. If you are in smaller towns or villages you may even observe an animal, usually a goat but sometimes a cow, being slaughtered in a public place. The Turkish government has cracked down on these unofficial slaughterings so it is not as common as it once was. The dates of these religious festivals change according to the Muslim lunar calendar and thus occur 10-11 days (the exact difference between Gregorian and Lunar calendars is 10 days and 21 hr) earlier each year. According to this, * ''Şeker/Ramazan Bayramı'' * ''Kurban Bayramı'' continues for four days During both religious holidays, many cities provide '''public transport for free''' (this does not include privately owned minibuses, ''dolmuş''es, taxis, or inter-city buses). This depends on the place and time. For example, [[Istanbul]]'s public transport authority has provided free transport in Eid-ul Fitr, but not in Eid-ul Adhawhen its passengers had to pay a discounted rate. For some years, it was all free on both holidays, while in some others there was no discount at all. To be sure, check whether other passengers use a ticket/token or not. ===Climate=== The climate in Turkey is often (rather simplistically) described as Mediterranean, and this brings to mind the imagery of sunny, hot summers and warm seas. The reality is a bit more complicated than this, however. While most of the southern and western coasts of Turkey fit this description quite well, most of Turkey does not. In fact, the northern coasts are rainy enough to feature temperate rainforests, with the lush Euxine-Colchic forests stretching all the way from northern Istanbul (see [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Belgrad Forest]]) to Georgia. Meanwhile, the continental inland regions, especially in the east, can get ''brutally'' cold with temperatures approaching -40°C during the coldest nights of winter. Keeping this information in mind, it is very important to plan accordingly. ==== Black Sea coast ==== Areas on the Black Sea coastline experience an oceanic climate, similar to Western Europe, albeit the Black Sea coastline is quite a bit rainier. Summers are warm, but they feature regular heavy showers and therefore risk of floods and mudslides. Winter ranges from mild to cold but is generally chilly with lengthy periods of rain and brief breaks of sunshine. Snow in the region is occasional and falls most winters. Watch out if you decide to climb the mountains, they can feature intense snowfalls. ==== Marmara region ==== Areas on the coast of the Marmara Sea, including Istanbul, have an oceanic climate as well, however it might be more accurate to call it a dry-summer oceanic climate, similar to areas like the Pacific Northwest. Marmara's winters are possibly the hardest vacation sales pitch in the country, except perhaps continental locations in Eastern Turkey. While not brutally cold by any means, it is utterly miserable, as it experiences -although most locals might find the term suffers through more accurate- almost 20 days of rain a month. Summers are very warm in Istanbul and hot in southern Marmara, but unlike the Black Sea region, all of the region is relatively less rainy during summer, nevertheless with high levels of humidity. Snow in this region is occasional, but falls every winter, and is likely to affect road conditions, especially in relatively highland locations. ==== Aegean and Mediterranean coasts ==== Areas on the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines have a typical Mediterranean climate, similar to the Central Valley in California, Adelaide in Australia, and of course the rest of the Mediterranean Basin. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 35°C very regularly. Winters are mild with occasional rainstorms, which can get quite heavy. Snow in this region is rare, except in Gallipoli, where a few snowy periods are typical. ==== Inland regions ==== Inland regions generally have a continental climate, with hot, dry summers (expect around 30°C during the day, unless mentioned below) and cold, snowy winters (expect around 0°C during the day, unless mentioned below). The individual differences inside these regions are too many and too complicated to talk about here; however, there are general warnings that are useful. * Summers in the southeastern part of the country and near valleys inland from the Aegean coast can get very hot, with daytime averages near or above 35°C (95°F) * Winters in the eastern part of the country can get very cold as well, with nighttime temperatures regularly plunging below -18°C (0°F) * Spring is thunderstorm season in inland locations, and severe storms can definitely be a problem. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Turkey.svg|thumb|375px|Visa requirements for Turkey. Countries in dark red or green have visa-free access, and countries in blue or cream can get an eVisa.]] Turkey is one of the few Middle Eastern countries that accept Israeli passport holders in their country. ====Visa-free==== [https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index Turkish visa requirements] were relaxed in 2020. Ordinary passport holders of the countries below can enter Turkey visa-free for tourism and commerce, for up to 90 days unless a shorter period is stated. Your passport must be valid for 60 days beyond your maximum stay, so for most visitors that is 150 days beyond entry. That is just under five months: they politely ask for six months validity on entry but it is not a requirement. (Be prepared to argue this point with airline clerks.) So, no visa needed if you're from: * all EU and EEA countries, plus Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and the Vatican, and the United Kingdom, '''except''' the Republic of Cyprus. For Latvia entry is only for 30 days. * other European countries are Albania (90 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina (90), Kosovo (90), Moldova (90), Montenegro (90), North Macedonia (90), Serbia (90), Ukraine (90), and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (no limit). * CIS countries: Russia (60), Belarus (30), Azerbaijan (30), Georgia (90), Kazakhstan (30), Kyrgyzstan (30), Mongolia (30), Tajikistan (30), Turkmenistan (30) and Uzbekistan (30); '''but not''' Armenia. * Central and South America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (30), Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. * Others are Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR Passports only), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya (depends on age), Macau (30), Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Thailand (30) and Tunisia. A national ID card is acceptable instead of a passport from the EU and EEA countries of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway (temporarily until the end of 2022; the card should have at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry), Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland, plus Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, TR Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine. For Norwegians, Poles, and Ukrainians (and perhaps others), this is only possible if they are arriving directly from their home countries. Often only the newer, biometric versions of the ID cards are accepted in lieu of passports. It is ambiguous whether the card needs 90+60 days remaining validity on entry. For some of those countries, you may even enter on a passport/ID that is expired within the last five years. Never plan on doing this, as it is unlikely you would be allowed to leave the previous country or to board a flight or boat. There would have to be some special reason. "Fighting in Syria this last ten years" will not do, as the waiver specifically excludes arrivals from Iran, Iraq or Syria. The visa-free regime is only for tourist and commercial visits. Employment or study requires a visa from the Turkish consulate; e-visas are not available for this. ====E-Visa==== Other citizens need a visa, but most can get an e-visa [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ online]. Official prices are quoted in US dollars; for instance, it is US$20 for the US, US$60 for Australia and Canada, and no fee for Mexico, Malta and Kuwait. These rates (correct as of June 2022) are only for prior application. Beware third-party websites scalping you for more. An e-visa is '''valid for three months''' for passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BNO Passport), Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United Arab Emirates and United States. It is '''valid for one month''' from Armenia, Bahrain, China, Cyprus, East Timor, Fiji, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, and Zambia. A longer list of nationalities can get an e-visa '''valid for one month''', with a big catch: you must already hold some other valid visa such as an EU Schengen, British or Irish visa. Those people will have jumped through various official hoops to get such a visa, so it is as if Turkey has expatriated its consular processes and doesn't need to closely vet such applicants. The rules vary - for some there is an age restriction, or even a requirement to arrive on Turkish Airlines. These additional countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkino Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. ====Visa on arrival==== You can also get your visa on arrival at a Turkish airport, generally for $10-20 USD beyond what you would have paid for a e-Visa. Due to the way that Visas on arrival are priced, it is possible that the visa on arrival may cost less than an e-Visa if you pay in a currency other than US Dollars. For example, a visa on arrival for a Canadian citizen is $60 USD, but if you pay in Euro banknotes, it would cost $53 USD (as of June 2022 pricing and foreign exchange rates). The Visa on arrival is not a formal printed visa but stamps applied within your passport. The same conditions as for the e-visa apply. However, you may have to face down airline gate agents saying you cannot check-in without a visa when leaving for Turkey from another country. Use a bank card in the airport machines to avoid grief over acceptable bank notes. ===By plane=== Turkey's chief international gateway by air is '''Istanbul Airport''' ({{IATA|IST}}), opened in Oct 2018. This has excellent global connections, as the flag-carrier Turkish Airlines is vying with the Gulf carriers to capture traffic between Europe and the Middle- and Far-East; it also serves all major Turkish cities. It is 40 km northwest of downtown, reach the city by bus. The former main airport '''Atatürk closed in April 2019'''. Beware out-of-date road signage & maps, and crooked taxi drivers who may try to take you to what is now a demolition site. Another gateway is Istanbul's second airport, '''[http://www.sgairport.com/homepage Sabiha Gökçen Airport]''' ({{IATA|SAW}}), 50 km east of central Istanbul on the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian side]]. It is particularly used by budget airlines such as [http://www.flypgs.com Pegasus]. The flight connections are not as extensive as Istanbul's, but they include the main Turkish cities, Ercan in Northern Cyprus, and several Gulf States. This airport is also convenient for Pendik railway station, for fast trains to Eskişehir, Ankara and Konya. There are shuttle buses to the airport from Taksim square. Beach resorts such as '''[[Antalya]], Bodrum''' and '''Dalaman''' have direct package-tour flights from Europe, including from minor and secondary airports. You may be able to book these as flight-only. There are occasional summer international flights direct to other Turkish cities such as Ankara, Adana and Izmir. But normally, reaching these means changing planes in Istanbul and clearing immigration, security and customs there. You need to allow the best part of two hours for this. Ask at your departure airport whether your bags are being checked through to your destination, or whether you need to pick them up in Istanbul. ===By train=== [[File:Train Istanbul Téhéran au Kurdistan.jpg|thumb|300px|The train from Ankara to Lake Van heading through the mountains of Eastern Turkey]] From Western Europe to Turkey by train, the route goes through Budapest then overnight from either Bucharest or Sofia to Istanbul. A sleeper train departs Sofia around 21:00 nightly, running via Plovdiv, Kapikule on the border, and Edirne, to terminate at Halkali at 07:40. TCDD run a connecting bus between Halkali and Sirkeci downtown, otherwise change to the frequent Marmaray cross-city train to reach central Istanbul. From June to Sept another sleeper, the Bosphor Express, departs Bucharest at 12:45, running via Ruse to Kapikule. Here it is coupled to the train from Sofia, and all passengers have to get out for border procedures, before continuing to Halkali. The westbound train leaves Halkali at 21:40 to reach Sofia by 09:00 and Bucharest by 19:00 next day. From October to May the through-train from Bucharest doesn't run, so you change trains at Ruse then again at Kapikule, with a similar timetable. Trains from further west (i.e. Budapest and Belgrade) don't connect with the trains to Turkey, so you need to spend a night in either Sofia or Bucharest. Second class single fares are about €20 from Sofia, €40 from Bucharest, plus couchette supplement of €10. The standard of accommodation aboard is similar to the Turkish domestic slow trains. [https://www.optimatours.de/ Optima Express] runs a '''car-train''' between [[Villach]] in [[Austria]] and Edirne about twice a week April-November, taking 33 hours. Departure days vary. This train enables motorists to avoid the tricky, tiring roads through the Balkans; however it is also open for passengers without cars. Optima don't offer tickets from intermediate stations such as Zagreb. In June 2019, another train ran daytime between Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Edirne. It was meant to be a permanent service, but lasted for just one weekend then they cancelled! It is not known if it will ever resume - it created a useful extra route between Bulgaria and Turkey, avoiding arrival / departure in the small hours. '''The Budapest-Belgrade line is closed until 2022''' for engineering works, and Belgrade-Sofia through-trains may not run in 2021, so it's better to reach Turkey via Bucharest. {{infobox|It's murder on that Orient Express|The [[Orient Express]] ran from 1883 between Paris and Constantinople, initially by multiple trains and ferries, with the first through-service in 1889. From the outset it used several routes, so Bucharest and Sofia can both claim to be on the original route. This is the train that famously got stuck in a blizzard near [[Çerkezköy]] for six days in 1929. Agatha Christie wasn't aboard that day, but in 1931 she suffered a 24-hour delay, giving her too much time to plot foul motives and deeds for the characters of her next novel. The full Orient Express ran to 1977 then was curtailed to Bucharest then to Budapest then to Vienna, and ran for the last time in 2007. Private [[tourist train]]s continue to use the name, best known being the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, which once or twice a year goes all the way to Istanbul. The name also lives on in a restaurant at Sirkeci.}} The new railway between Turkey and Georgia only carries freight, but passenger trains between Ankara, Kars, Tbilisi and Baku are expected to start after post-Covid normalization. Trains to Iran run once a week. From Istanbul you need to travel to Ankara on Saturday to be sure of catching the Sunday train to Tatvan. From there you cross the lake to Van, then join the Monday overnight train to Tabriz and Tehran. So that is three days in all. This service used to be called the "Trans-Asia Express" but they don't use that name now. Don't count on receiving a visa on arrival on the rail border crossings — see the section on visas [[#Entry requirements|above]]. There are no cross-border trains to any other country. For Greece, travel to Sofia then change for Thessaloniki. There is no foreseeable prospect of services to Armenia, Iraq, Syria, or the Azerbaijan exclave of Nakhchivan. ===By car=== From [[Central Europe]], getting to Turkey is not too difficult. In any case you'll need your International Insurance Card (Green Card). Pay attention to "TR" not being cancelled and be sure your insurance is valid for the Asian part of Turkey, too. Otherwise you will have to buy Turkish car insurance separately. In any case, Turkish customs will make an entry into your passport stating when the car (and thus you) have to leave Turkey again. A [[Carnet de Passage|carnet de passage]] is not necessary unless you intend to move on to [[Iran]], which requires you to have one. Foreign driver's licences are valid for up to 6 months beyond the date of entry. The regulations aren't entirely clear on the validity of licences from ''which'' countries, but it's safe to assume those issued by the parties to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (most of the European countries and many others elsewhere; check the list at the end of [https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ssss-surucu-belgesi this official webpage]) are acceptable, at the very least. If unsure, obtain an international driving permit before setting out. Major roads [[Driving in Europe|from '''Europe''']] are: * '''E80''' enters Turkey at Kapıkule border gate (west of [[Edirne]], east of [[Svilengrad]]) from [[Bulgaria]] * '''E87''' enters Turkey at Dereköy border gate (north of [[Kırklareli]], south of [[Malko Tarnovo]]) from Bulgaria * '''E90''' enters Turkey at İpsala border gate (west of [[Keşan]], east of [[Alexandroupolis]]) from [[Greece]] And see "By train" above for the '''car-train''' between Villach in Austria and Edirne. The former EuroTurk car-train from Bonn no longer runs. Major roads from the '''Middle East''' enter Turkey at numerous border gates around [[Antakya]] (Antioch), from [[Syria]]n cities such as [[Aleppo]] and [[Latakia]], Habur border gate (south of [[Silopi]], north of [[Zakho]]) from [[Iraq]], and Gürbulak/Bazergan border gate (east of [[Doğubayazıt]], west of [[Maku]]) from [[Iran]]. Major roads from the '''Caucasus''' enter Turkey at [[Sarpi|Sarp/Sarpi]] border gate (south of [[Batumi]]) and Türkgözü border gate (north of [[Ardahan]], south of [[Akhaltsikhe]]) from [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. Since 1993, the border with [[Armenia]] has been closed, thus it's impossible to cross into Turkey through Armenia. Various smaller border posts with nearly all of the neighbouring countries also exist; they might be closed at night, or have connecting roads not in an as good condition as those listed above. During holidays these border gates, particularly those linking to the European countries, may be extremely congested at times. Especially during the summer many Turks who live in Germany drive back home and this creates huge lines at the border. === By bus=== ====Europe==== From [[Bucharest]] there is a daily bus to Istanbul at 16:00 for RON125. There are also several daily buses from [[Constanta]], [[Romania]] and from [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] and from there you can get connections to the major cities of Europe. Another possibility is the bus from [[Athens]] in [[Greece]] via [[Thessaloniki]]. You may also find smaller bus companies offering connections to other countries in the Balkans. A couple of Turkish bus companies operate buses between Sofia and Istanbul. These buses typically stop at various cities along the way. A direct bus service connects [[Odessa]], [[Ukraine]] with [[Istanbul]] once a week for 1,000&nbsp;грн (about €40) (2015). ====Georgia==== There are several border points between Turkey and [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], in particular in [[Batumi]] and [[Tbilisi]]. You may have to change at the border, but should be able to find direct buses from Istanbul to Batumi, Tbilisi and Baku in Azerbaijan. ====Iraq==== Bus companies also connect [[Erbil]] to the Turkish cities of [[Diyarbakır]] (10–15 hours) and [[Istanbul]] (36–48 hours). The list of companies here is incomplete; there are at least two other Turkish companies running buses from Erbil to cities in Turkey - look around for flyers on Iskan Road in Erbil. Arrival time depends on border formalities. *'''Cizre Nuh''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;340&#x20;47&#x20;73 0750 340 47 73]) runs everyday at 15:30 from the New City Mall, 60m Road to Istanbul ($100) via Silopi ($40) Diyarbakır and other cities in between. Tickets can be bought at the New City Mall, Flyaway on Barzani Namir and at a phone shop on Shekhi Choly close to the Bazaar. *'''Can Diyarbakir''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;895&#x20;62&#x20;17-18-19 0750 895 62 17-18-19]) leaves daily from Family Mall on 100mt Road to Istanbul via [[Ankara]], Diyarbakır and other cities in between. *'''Best Van''' runs from Ainkawa Road in Erbil to Istanbul via [[Adana]], [[Aksaray]], Ankara (departure at 14:00) and Diyarbakır (departure at 16:00, via [[Hasankeyf]] and [[Batman]]). The bus back from Diyarbakır to Erbil departs at 11:00. ====Iran==== There is a direct bus to [[Istanbul]] from [[Teheran]] in [[Iran]] which takes approx 48hr and costs USD$35 for a one-way ticket between Istanbul or Ankara and Tehran. *[[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]] This Turkey/Iran border crossing is easily (and quickly) done by public transport. Take a bus to [[Bazerghan]] and a shared taxi to the border (US$2-3). Cross the border stretch per pedes and catch a frequent minibus (~5 TL, 15 minutes) to [[Dogubeyazit]]. Check the security situation in the region, due to the unsolved PKK conflict. *There are also buses from [[Van]] to [[Urmia]] crossing the Turkey/Iran border at Esendere/Sero. The buses cost ~€13 and it takes more than 6 hr to finish the 300 km path. This is because of the poor roads, harsh snowy conditions during the winter and also many military checkpoints because of security reasons concerning the PKK. This southern route is less frequent than the northern [[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]], as it is much slower but therefore a scenic mountainous route. Make sure you get a clear idea about exchange rates if you want to change Turkish lira or rial as the official bank at the border does not exchange these currencies and you have to deal with the plentiful black market. ====Syria==== If you're sure you want to go . . . assume it'll be a change of bus at the border. The through-buses for Damascus and Beirut haven't run for years. ===By boat=== '''To Istanbul''' there are [http://www.ukrferry.com Black Sea ferries] several times a week from Chornomorske, the main port for '''[[Odessa]]''' in Ukraine. They run all year and take vehicles. In bygone years ferries sailed between Istanbul and other Black Sea ports, and elsewhere in the Med, but they no longer do so. Cruise ships usually dock on Istanbul's European side, around Karaköy / Galataport close to the historic centre. These ships are on cruise itineraries, check with the operator whether a point-to-point journey ending in Istanbul is possible. Several Greek islands lie close to the Turkish '''Aegean coast''' and are linked by hydrofoil fast ferries, and also have westward ferries that ultimately reach Piraeus the port for Athens. Routes (some seasonal) include Bodrum-Kos, Çeşme-Chios, Datça-Rhodes & Symi, Kuşadası-Samos and Marmaris-Rhodes. From July 2019 a direct ferry sails between Turkey and '''mainland Greece''', run by [https://aegeanseaways.com Aegean Seaways] {{dead link|December 2020}}. This sails overnight M W F from Lavrion near [[Athens]] at 22:00 to reach [[Çeşme]] near [[Izmir]] in Turkey at 06:00, sailing back from Çeşme Tu Th Sa at 22:00 overnight. On Sunday the ferry sails from Lavrion at 11:00 to reach Çeşme at 19:00, then sails back near midnight to return to Lavrion at 08:00. It is intended to run this service year-round. There are ferry connections from Kyrenia in '''[[Northern Cyprus]]''' to [[Tasucu|Taşucu]], Mersin (near [[Adana]]) and [[Alanya]]. A year-round truckers ferry goes to Taşucu, while seasonal fast ferries depart to both Taşucu and Mersin. ==Get around== {{COVID-19 box|The requirement to have an [https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/hes-eng.html HES Code] for COVID-19 tracking purposes for inter-city travel was repealed in March 2022.|lastedit=2022-06-16}} {{infobox|Camels|Despite the stereotype, camels are not native to Turkey, nor are they present in significant numbers. Most camels in the country serve the sole purpose of being tourist photo props, adorned with flowers and all kinds of ornaments. There are very few actually working camels, mostly lending their assistance to the even fewer ''Yörük'' nomads during their seasonal migrations through the Taurus Mountains flanking the southern coast. However, this wasn't always necessarily so. Countless camel trains once roamed the trade routes across the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman lands]] from the Arabian deserts and the eastern frontier well into Europe. Their legacy lives on in the popularity of camel wrestling in the towns near the Aegean coast, and perhaps among other locations in the name of a particularly steep climb on the approach to Istanbul, near Büyükçekmece in the [[Istanbul/Western Suburbs|western outskirts]] of the city — the ''Devebağırtan'', "where the camel screams". While the caravan trail has long been replaced by a roaring highway, the vehicles equipped with every modern appliance still have to remarkably gear down on the ascent.}} ===By plane=== By European standards, Turkey is a huge country, with mountains impeding the highways and railways, so domestic air travel is well-developed. Especially on routes to Istanbul it's also very competitive, with [http://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], and low-cost companies Anadolujet (part of Turkish Airlines), [http://www.flypgs.com/EN/ Pegasus Airlines] and [http://www.sunexpress.com/ Sunexpress Airlines] fighting for your custom. They operate flights from Izmir and Antalya regions to the Eastern and Black Sea regions. There are flights between Istanbul and Ankara hourly; Izmir and Adana have several flights a day to Istanbul (both IST and SAW) and Ankara, and every city has at least a daily flight. Regional airports usually have a connecting ''Havaş'' bus to the city centre, which will wait, within reason, for incoming flights. Buses and minibuses also fan out from the airports to other nearby towns. ===By bus=== [[File:AŞTİ üst kattan.JPG|thumb|Ankara Central bus terminal]] Turkey has a very good long-distance bus network with air-conditioned buses, reserved seats and generally good-quality service, at least with the major operators. There are now quite a number of companies providing more comfortable buses with 2 + 1 seats per row. Standard buses, however, have seats narrower than those of economy class on aircraft. Buses are often crowded and smoking is prohibited. Go to the Otogar (bus station) in any of the major cities and you can find a bus to almost any destination departing within half an hour, or a couple of hours at the most. Buses are staffed by drivers and a number of assistants. During the ride you will be offered free drinks, a bite or two, and stops will be made every 2½ hr or so at well-stocked road restaurants. The further east you travel, the less frequent buses will be, but even places as far as Dogubeyazit or Van will have regular services to many places hundreds of kilometres away. Only the smallest towns do not have a bus straight to Istanbul or Izmir at least once every two days. The four biggest bus companies are: * [http://www.metroturizm.com.tr Metro Bus] * [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr Pamukkale] * [https://www.ulusoy.com.tr Ulusoy] * [http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr Kamil Koç] Although, even the smallest company can nowadays be booked via a streamlined website of that bus company. All of them demand a Turkish phone number, but you might just fill in a fake one starting with "539" or so. But the email address should work, to get the ticket. All companies accept foreign passengers and passports. In high season it might make sense to book ahead&mdash;just check out the situation a couple of days ahead online. You can also use websites that accumulate all the connections, like [https://www.obilet.com obilet] or [https://www.busbud.com/ busbud]&mdash;check both, they have different companies. Buses are reliable and will pick you up&mdash;remember Istanbul has at least 3 bus stations. Otherwise, '''bus tickets''' can also be bought inside of bus terminals. Often checking out several ticket booths will give you a better price, since some specialize on certain bus companies and others do not. Be careful, scammers will be waiting for you in and before bus stations, and some may assist you in buying a ticket to a bus that won't depart in the next two hours. Sometimes there simply is no other bus, but on other occasions you will be sitting there while other buses with the same destination start well ahead. If you have some time to spare: check the departure (and arrival) times of other companies, that may save you time overall. Still, if you indicate you really want to leave ''now'' (use phrases like "hemen" or "şimdi", or "acelem var" - I am in a hurry ), people will realize you are in hurry, and off you go on the next bus departing for your destination. If you have several operators to choose from, ask for the number of seats in the buses you compare. Roughly, a larger capacity implies a greater comfort (all bus-seats have approximately the same leg-room, but larger 48-seat buses are certainly more comfortable than a 15-seat Dolmuş, which may be considered a 'bus' by the company selling the seat). Also, the bus company with the largest sign is usually the one with the most buses and routes. If possible, ask other travellers you meet about their experiences with different operators: even big operators have different standards of service, and even with the same operator the standards may vary from region to region. Don't be surprised if halfway to some strange and far-off destination you are asked out of the bus (your luggage will often be already standing next to it) and transferred to another. The other bus will "buy" you, and will bring you to the destination. This may even happen for 'direct' or 'non-stop' tickets. Sometimes long-haul bus lines will leave you stranded on some ring-road around a city, rather than bringing you to the center. That can be annoying. Inquire ahead (and hope they don't lie). On the other hand, many companies will have "servis aracı" or service vehicles to the center, when the Otogar is on the periphery of a city, as they nowadays often are. In some cities these service vehicles are used by many companies combined, and a fleet of them, to different parts of the metropolis, will be waiting. The company may also choose to combine the passengers of multiple buses; meaning that you may have to wait until another bus or two arrives before departing. Keep your ticket ready as proof you were on a bus (though most of these services are run on good faith). In some cities (including Ankara, excluding Istanbul), the municipality have prohibited the use of service buses due to their effect on traffic. In that case, you might have to take a public bus or metro to get to your destination. One should probably avoid using taxis (at least departing from the Otogar) since they usually tend to abuse their monopolistic position by refusing to go to closer destinations, behaving rudely towards the passenger, charging on the night tariff, etc. If you have to take a taxi, it is usually suggested that you do it from outside the bus terminal. Seating within buses is partly directed by the "koltuk numarası" or seat number on your ticket, partly by the ritualistic seating of women next to women, couples together and so forth. So don't be too annoyed if you are required to give up your seat. In general, as a foreigner, you will have the better seat much of the time. It is often easiest to take a seat in the back, whatever the number of your koltuk, and not be bothered for much of the ride. This is particularly true if you travel alone, and want to keep it that way, even though the last row may be reserved for the driver-off-duty, who wants to sleep. And remember: many buses pick up short-track fare along the ride, and park them in the last two or three rows. The back of the bus may be more noisy than the front, since that is where the engine is located. If you have a bicycle it will be transported free of extra charge. In most buses it fits in the luggage area of the bus. Make sure you have the tools to fold your bike as small as possible (height matters most) '''Fez Bus'''. This is another alternative, a Hop on hop off travel network that links [[Istanbul]] to the most popular tourist destinations in western Turkey, and a few other destinations. The buses runs hostel to hostel and have an English speaking tour leader on board. The pass can be purchased for a few days or all summer. Departures are every other day. More expensive than local buses, but could be far less hassle, and offers a different experience. The main office in Istanbul is in Sultanahmet next to the Orient Youth Hostel on Yeni Akbiyik Cd. [http://www.feztravel.com/] ===By train=== [[File:HT80101.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''yüksek hızlı tren'' speeds across Anatolia]] Mainline train services in Turkey fall into three categories: i) very fast and modern; ii) slow and scenic; and iii) suspended long-term for rebuilding or for other reasons. The train operator is TCDD, Turkish Republic State Railways, visit their [http://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ website] for timetables, fares and reservations. The trains are inexpensive, but trains often sell out. See below for how to buy tickets. Most cities in Turkey have a rail connection of some sort, but not the Mediterranean and Aegean holiday resorts, which have been built from the late 20th century and are hemmed in by mountains. ([[Kuşadası]] is the exception, being close to Selçuk on the line between Izmir and [[Pamukkale]].) For some destinations, connecting buses meet the trains, eg at Eskişehir for [[Bursa]], and at Konya for [[Antalya]] and [[Alanya]]. The main cities also have metro and suburban lines, described on those cities’ pages. The very fast, modern trains are called '''YHT: ''yüksek hızlı tren''.''' These serve [[Istanbul]], [[Eskişehir]], [[Ankara]], [[Konya]] and [[Karaman]]. They are clean, comfortable and modern; fares are low and reservations are compulsory. They run on new, dedicated track at up to 300 km/h so they keep to time. Thus, from Istanbul it’s under 5 hours to Ankara (8 per day, standard single about €20), and likewise 5 hours to Konya (3 per day). Because journey times are short, YHT trains only run daytime, and have only snack-catering. On-train announcements in English forbid “smoking, alcohol, smelly food and peanuts.” The smoke-free and alcohol-free rules are enforced, it’s unclear how zealous they are about peanuts. Between the cities, YHTs make a few momentary intermediate stops. The only one likely to be relevant to visitors is Eryaman, as an interchange with the Ankara suburban system. The YHT network is gradually extending: routes under construction are from Ankara towards Kars, from Karaman towards Adana, and from Istanbul towards Edirne. The long-term strategy is to create a high-speed, high-capacity passenger and freight route from Edirne on the western border through to Kars in the east. But where the YHT services terminate, the line closures and disruptions immediately begin, as Turkey’s Ottoman-era railways are upgraded for the 21st century. The main closures (as at 2021) are from Adana east to Gaziantep, and between Izmir and Bandirma (for the Istanbul ferry). '''Conventional trains''' are slow and scenic, with the emphasis on slow: most run overnight, with journeys from Ankara to eastern cities taking 24 hours. They are infrequent, at best daily, sometimes only one or two per week. The typical train set includes a sleeping car (''yataklı vagon''), a couchette car (''kuşetli''), and three open saloons (layout is single row-aisle-double row), plus a buffet that may or may not have any food and may or may not honour your payment card, so plan on bringing cash and your own food. How clean and comfortable the trains are depends on how busy: at quiet times they are fine, but when crowded they soon become filthy. (Always carry your own toilet-roll and hand-wipes.) They are difficult for anyone with impaired mobility to use, and station re-building makes access worse. Nominally these trains are non-smoking, but there’s often a smell of tobacco smoke aboard. They are diesel-hauled and run on single track: on straight level sections they can rattle along at 100 km/h, but in the mountains they plod up steep gradients and round tight bends. So they generally start on time but become delayed along the route — often for several hours on long-haul routes; settle on a relaxed schedule for the successive steps of your trip. '''Tourist trains''' operated by TCDD run several long-distance routes, e.g. Ankara to Kars. These cost about twice the normal fare; they make a few 2-3 hour stops for tourist excursions, so the total running time is a little longer. You're tied to the tourist itinerary without flexibility of stopover. The accommodation is the same as on conventional trains: indeed the rolling stock has been provided by pulling sleeping cars off the conventional trains, so the travel experience on these has been degraded. A private tourist train is '''Cappadocia Express''', expected to launch in 2022: it will run overnight from Istanbul to Kayseri in luxury sleeping cars then bus tourists to Cappadocia National Park. It's aimed at the Japanese market but anyone will be able to book. Details are not yet announced but you can expect a hefty price. '''Buying tickets:''' Reservations are essential for YHT trains and recommended for other mainline services. YHT and standard mainline (''anahat'') trains are best booked via the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr TCDD website]. International trains (''uluslararası'') can be booked by other methods (below) but not via the website; and regional (''bölgesel'') trains are not bookable. TCDD replacement buses are considered trains, and bookable (or not) on the same basis. Consult the timetable first, for the latest on timings and disruptions, but beware that timetable and reservations system sometimes give different days of running for some services, for no discernable reason. The timetable only lists the main stations, where the train waits for about ten minutes, and you'll just have time to dash to the station kiosk and replenish your food supplies. The trains also stop momentarily at many little wayside halts, where sometimes food vendors will hop on. Then to buy your ticket, move to the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr reservation system], but this only opens 15 to 30 days in advance – look further ahead and it will seem like there aren’t any trains. Pick your preferred train service and seat or berth, whereupon the system will display the price and give you the choice of immediate purchase, or of holding the option for a few days. Immediately note your confirmation number, and print your ticket at home whenever convenient: it doesn’t need validating at the station. It’s unclear whether a soft ticket on your phone is acceptable without validation. The '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Inter Rail|Inter Rail Global Pass]]''' and '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Balkan Flexipass|Balkan Flexipass]]''' are valid for all trains within Turkey and the trains to & from Europe, but you may still need a seat reservation. TCDD also offer discounts for those under 26 (''genç bilet'', whether or not you’re a student) and for those over 60 (''yaşlı bilet''). Check their website for other discount offers, but usually these are aimed at commuters and others making multiple repeat journeys. Tickets can also be bought from the stations (either at the counter, or from self-service kiosks), from travel agents, or from PTT post offices. The main stations (including Sirkeci) accept credit cards and can book you onto any bookable train, but they’re unlikely to accept non-Turkish cash. (And nowadays you may struggle to find a money-changer, as they’re replaced by ATMs.) Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer, on Fridays and Sundays, and around public holidays and religious festivals. Of course you may be able to get a reservation for immediate departure, and the non-YHT trains usually have non-bookable seats, and a scrummage on the platform to claim them. Bear in mind that the main stations may involve a queue for security just to get into the station hall, then another queue for tickets, then a further queue for security and document-check to get onto the platform. You can’t just rock up and jump on. ===By car=== [[File:Fatih_Sultan_Mehmet_Bridge_panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, a part of the Turkish motorway system, spans over the Bosphorus in [[Istanbul]], and connects Europe and Asia.]] Like all of its neighbours, except [[Cyprus]] off its southern coast, '''driving is on the right side''' of the road in Turkey. Driving in Turkey is usually a '''tense experience'''. The local drivers are often badly trained and sometimes reckless, particularly near and within the larger cities and in the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeast]]. However, the road manners are not entirely different than in the Balkans or parts of Mediterranean Europe, and are a whole lot easier to negotiate than in, say, [[South Asia]]. Regardless, '''never''' assume the next driver will stick to any rules you would expect, e.g. flash when they are about to change the lane or turn, or give way when they really should. So, always drive defensively. Having received generous funding from the government in the first two decades of the 2000s, most '''highways''' in the country are of '''quite good quality''', often dual carriageways with wide alignments and hard shoulders. Also smaller roads can be expected to be free of pot holes. Hence, driving at night is not an issue like in many eastern European countries where corruption prevents proper road quality. It is illegal to use a '''mobile phone while driving'''. Maximum permitted '''amount of alcohol''' in blood for drivers is 0.05 mg per ml (0.05%), similar to most European countries. A pint of beer enjoyed right before driving might get your licence temporarily confiscated in case of police checks. A 2019 law has made '''smoking inside a car''' by any of the occupants a fineable offence, but enforcement is sporadic. The use of '''seat belts''' both at the front and back line is obligatory, but, although failing to use one carries a penalty, this is not always adhered to by locals, including the drivers themselves. Unless stated otherwise, the '''speed limit''' for automobiles is 50 km/h and 70 km/h on single and dual carriageways, respectively, within inhabited locations, 90 km/h and 110 km/h on single and dual carriageways elsewhere, and 130 km/h on motorways, except O-5, O-6, O-7, O-21 (Ankara–Niğde section), and O-33, where it is 140 km/h. '''Speed traps''', both stationary and mobile concealed within police cars, are common, particularly in the northwest. By law, they are always indicated within the last kilometre or so, but these signs are sometimes tiny and easy to miss. Watch out for speed bumps as they might not always be indicated, especially around cities. Also, pay attention to one way lanes or prohibited road access—Turkey uses '''traffic spikes''' which block a certain direction. It's best to refrain from pulling up in signposted '''no parking zones'''. Not that the fines are very hefty, but towing is possible. In case that happens, expect little official information to whereabouts of your car, and be ready for a lot of searching in dismal parking lots, usually out in the suburbs. Since the refugee crisis started in 2015, and the coup attempt in 2016, any significant Turkish city has '''checkpoints''' on the approaching highways, where cars may be indiscriminately stopped for document checks (IDs, driver licenses, car registration & insurance); these might be accompanied by sobriety checks especially during weekend nights. Getting stopped by law enforcement every so often apparently without any wrongdoing can be off-putting but is the general procedure. Turkish '''road signs''' are almost identical to the ones used in Europe, and differences are often insignificant. The place names written on green background lead to motorways (which you should pay a toll, unless it is a ring road around or within a city); on blue background means other highways; on white background means rural roads (or a road inside a city under the responsibility of city councils); and on brown background indicates the road leads to a place of tourist interest, such as an ancient site (these signs used to be on yellow background previously, so still there is a chance of unreplaced yellow signs existing here and there). These signs are sometimes not standardized. '''Roundabouts''' as understood internationally have started to appear in the latter half of the 2010s or so. As such, most Turkish drivers are yet to have a grasp of how to use them (with the glaring exception of those in [[Muğla]]), despite the (often huge) signs reminding them of the basic "give way to those already within" rule, and act on assumptions on which approach should have priority — ''always'' proceed with caution. Most intercity highways avoid city centres by circling around them. If you'd like to drive into the centre for shopping, dining, and the like, follow the signposts saying ''Şehir Merkezi'', which are usually on white background, and are accompanied by no further translations though you can still spot some old signs saying "Centrum" besides ''Şehir Merkezi''. City centres typically have two or more entrances/exits from the '''ringroads''' that surround them. As Turkey uses the '''[[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric system]]''', all distances on the signboards are in kilometres, unless otherwise stated (such as metres, but never in miles). [[Winter driving|In winter]], it's not uncommon that many roads, including the major motorways near the sea level, are subject to '''closures due to heavy snow''', which may take hours to clear – or days, particularly in the east. See also the [[#Driving and road safety]] section below. ====Motorways==== [[File:Motorway_Map_of_Turkey_(revised).png|thumb|400px|Map of the Turkish motorways: those marked in red are in use, the others are in construction or planning phases]] There are no fees to use the highways except intercity motorways (''otoyol''). While Turkish highways vary widely in quality and size, the toll motorways mostly have three or four lanes and are very smooth and fast. Motorways are explicitly signed with distinct green signs and given road numbers prefixed with the letter '''O'''. The motorway network consists of the routes stretching out to the west, south and east from [[Istanbul]] (respectively towards [[Edirne]], [[Izmir]] via [[Bursa]], and all the way to [[Urfa]] in [[Southeastern Anatolia]] via [[Ankara]] and [[Adana]]), and an isolated stretch in [[Eastern Thrace]], crossing the Straits of Dardanelles by the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, to the east of [[Çanakkale]]. There are also mini-networks connected to the main one in [[Central Aegean]], fanning out of Izmir, and in Eastern [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean]] around Adana. Most motorways no longer have toll booths (two exceptions are the third bridge crossing the Bosphorus north of Istanbul and the bridge and motorway across the Gulf of İzmit to the direction of Bursa and Izmir, where you can still pay in cash) and instead have lanes automatically scanning the windowpane for the RFID stickers (''HGS'') while accessing and again exiting the motorway. They are easy to use and allow you to install as much liras as you need. To buy an HGS sticker, look for the service buildings at the major toll stations. They are also available in postoffices. ''KGS'' and ''OGS'', systems respectively using prepaid cards and tags, have been phased out. In addition to the distance driven, motorway fees also depend on the type of your vehicle. Edirne&ndash;Istanbul motorway&mdash;about 225&nbsp;km and the main entry point to Istanbul from [[Europe]]&mdash;costs 23.25 TL for a car (2022), for example. The newest additions to the network, such as the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Osman Gazi Bridge (crossing the Bosphorus and the Gulf of İzmit, respectively) tend to be much more expensive per km. Check the up-to-date rates from the [https://www.kgm.gov.tr/Sayfalar/KGM/SiteEng/Root/Tolls.aspx website] of the General Directorate of Highways. ====Fuel and charging ==== [[File:Giresun - Şebinkarahisar Yolu.JPG|thumb|300px|You are better off keeping your tank full if you are driving on a road like this one, heading south towards [[Eastern Anatolia]] from [[Giresun]]]] Long among the countries with the most expensive fuel prices, the sharp drop of Turkish lira in late 2021 means fossil fuel in Turkey, hovering around 28 TL (about €1.55 or US$ 1.60) per litre as of Jun 2022, is relatively cheaper now. LPG is even somewhat less damaging to your wallet. Petrol stations (''benzin istasyonu'') are frequent along the highways; most are open round the clock and accept credit cards (swipe machines are always in the service building, so you will have to get out of the car if that's the preferred payment method). Self-service is practically nonexistent. Almost all stations offer unleaded gasoline (''kurşunsuz benzin''), diesel (''dizel'' or ''motorin''), and LPG (liquid petroleum gas, ''LPG'' or ''otogaz''). However the rare fuel stations in remote villages often only have diesel, which is used for running agricultural machinery. So keep your gas tank topped up if you are going to stray away from the main roads. Also the petrol stations along the toll motorways are rarer than the other highways, usually only about every 40-50km or even further apart at places (the distance to the next station is usually indicated at the associated signage), so don't get too low on these roads either. Biofuels are very hard to come by for the casual driver. As of 2022 there are few electric vehicle charging stations, although covering the main intercity routes without running out of range, especially if you don't stray too far into the east, seems possible. [https://esarj.com/en/ Eşarj], [https://zes.net/en ZES], [https://www.voltrun.com/en/ Voltrun], and [http://www.dmaoto.com/en/ DMA] maintain relatively wide networks of charging stations; see their websites for the associated maps. Fuel stations will have free toilets and sometimes free çay. ====Repair shops==== In all cities and towns, there are repair shops, usually clustered together in complexes devoted to auto-repairing (rather incorrectly called ''sanayi sitesi'' or ''oto sanayi sitesi'' in Turkish, which means "industrial zone" and "auto-industrial zone" respectively), which are in the outskirts of the cities. The shops are specialized in parts of the vehicle (e.g., engine, electrical system or bodywork) and the level of skill in solving the problem varies, but the service is often quick. In cities and major towns, there are also big 3S businesses (sales, service, spare parts). These are more corporate than ''sanayi sitesi'' and are called ''oto plaza'', but may entail getting lined up in a queue, which may take days to process. ====Renting a car==== You may rent a car to get around Turkey from an international or local car rental agent. The main airports all have car rental desks. It is a good idea to rent a car locally to explore the region for a couple of days. However, doing all the kilometers of Turkey in a rental, can be exhausting and also expensive if you rent at one place and give it back at another one. Instead of wasting money on the common big car rental companies, '''local rental companies''' can be trusted and found through Google Maps. Contact them via WhatsApp. They will speak sufficient English to get the deal done. It is important to rely on their online rating and reviews (at Google Maps) to make sure to avoid the bad sheep, they will not want to jeopardise a good rating. Sometimes they will not even demand a deposit for their rental. However, make sure to understand whether the is a mileage limit, cleaning necessity or restriction on any roads. Contracts will usually be in Turkish with local companies. ===By dolmuş/minibus=== The ''minibüs'' is a small bus (sometimes a car) that will ride near-fixed routes. The ride may be from the periphery of a major city to the centre or within a city, but may also take three to four hours from one city to the next, when demand along the route is not sufficient to justify large buses. They sometimes make a detour to bring some old folks home or collect some extra heavy luggage. All during the journey people will get in and out (shout ''inecek var'' — “someone to get off” — to have it stop if you’re in). The driver tends to be named ''kaptan'' ("captain"), and some behave accordingly. The fare is collected all through the ride. In some, by a specially appointed passenger who will get a reduction, in others by a steward, who may get off halfway down the journey to pick up a dolmuş of the same company heading back, but mostly by the driver. If the driver collects, people hand money on from the back rows to the front, getting change back by the same route. On some stretches tickets are sold in advance, and things can get complicated if some of the passengers bought a ticket and others just sat inside waiting, for maybe half an hour, but without a ticket. The concept of ''dolmuş'' in Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. The vehicles are different and they take a maximum of 7 sitting passengers, with no standing. They do not tend to take passengers along the way, they depart immediately when they are full, and many of them operate 24 hours a day. The name derives from ''dolmak'', the verb for “to fill”, as they usually depart only when they are full, though they sometimes start at fixed hours, whatever the number. ===By boat=== [[File:Canakkale ferry.JPG|thumb|300px|Car ferry crossing the Straits of Dardanelles between [[Çanakkale]] and [[Eceabat]]]] '''Fast ferries''' (''hızlı feribot'') are fast (50-60km/hour) catamaran-type ferryboats that connect for instance [[Istanbul]] to the other side of the Marmara Sea. They can cut travel time dramatically. Again for instance leaving from the [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Yenikapı]] jetty in Istanbul (just a bit southwest of the Blue Mosque) you can be at the [[Bursa]] ''otogar'' in two hours, with less than an hour for the actual boat ride to [[Yalova]]. Similar services are operated to connect several parts of Istanbul with the Asian side, or places farther up the Bosporus. This type of fast ferry is increasingly seen all over the country wherever there is sufficient water. All inhabited Turkish islands have at least one daily sailing to the nearest mainland city or town during summer. During winter, expect less frequent departures, and disruptions in the schedule, due to the bad weather. Perhaps one of the best cruising grounds in the world, Turkey offers thousands of years of history, culture and civilization set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. The coastline is a mixture of wide gulfs, peaceful coves, shady beaches, uninhabited islands, small villages and bustling towns. Many of these locations are still only accessible by boat. Rare in the Mediterranean, one can still find some seclusion on a private charter in Turkey. Turkey has more coastline than any other Mediterranean country. The best way to see Turkey is from your own private yacht on your own schedule. Turkey offers some of the most exquisite yachts in the world, known as gulets. ===By bicycle=== Simply put, long distance [[cycling]] in Turkey is burdensome, mainly for two reasons: most of the country's terrain is hilly, and intercity bike paths are basically non-existent, albeit with some noteworthy exceptions (such as a section of [[EuroVelo cycling routes|EuroVelo 8]] across [[Central Aegean|Izmir Province]] or the lane down from [[Iskenderun#Arsuz|Arsuz]] towards the Syrian border). That being said, many cities nowadays have cycling lanes of varying shapes, lengths and interconnectedness (often along the esplanades of the coastal cities; these were mostly built with the purpose of a leisurely ride in mind than serious transportation) and most highways built after the turn of this century or so have quite wide and well surfaced shoulders, which can double as bicycle lanes. Even so, if you have already decided to give cycling a try in your Turkey trip, always stay as much on the right side of the roads as possible, avoid night cycling out of cities or along unlit roads, do not be surprised by drivers hooting at you, and do not go on the motorway, as it is forbidden. You could better prefer rural roads with much less traffic density, but then there is the problem of freely roaming sheepdogs, which can sometimes be [[Aggressive dogs|quite dangerous]]. The signage on the rural roads is also much more erratic, turning them into a labyrinth, in which it is easy to get lost even for non-local Turkish people without a detailed map. Air can be pumped into tyres at any petrol station without charge. Bicycle repair-shops are rare in cities and often in hard-to-locate places; motorcycle repair shops can be tried alternatively (however, they are very reluctant to repair a bicycle if they are already busy with their specialization). Many towns operate bike sharing programs, but they might be hard to use without Turkish language skills, or without a Turkish mobile number. Cycling in the areas where the motorized vehicles are restricted is enjoyable, but these areas are limited in number: Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] are a prime example. Ebikes with removable batteries are manufactured and sold at reasonable prices, but check first with your airline if you plan to fly with it. As elsewhere, ebikes with non-removable batteries are strictly forbidden on all flights. ===By thumb=== "Thumb up" is the [[hitchhiking]] gesture universally understood by the Turkish drivers. Avoid using any other signal which might be understood to be indicating a danger ahead. In addition to the thumb, having a signboard with the destination name certainly helps. Waiting for a ride generally doesn't exceed half an hour, though this dramatically varies depending on the density of traffic (like elsewhere) and the region; for example, it usually takes much longer to attract a ride in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] than in the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]]. The best hitchhiking spots are the crossroads with traffic lights, where bypass roads around a city and the road coming from the center intersect. Don’t be so away from the traffic lights so drivers would be slow enough to see you, make up their minds and stop, but be sufficiently away for traffic safety. Hitchhiking along the motorways is useless; no one will be slow enough to stop, and the pedestrians are forbidden anyway. Don’t start to hitchhike until you are well clear out of the city traffic which has the tendency to spread over the suburbs, and if not in hurry, avoid hitchhiking after nightfall, especially if you are a lone female traveler. Although most drivers have little if any intentions beyond to have a word or two during their long, alone journey, always watch out and avoid sleeping. On some occasions, you may not be able to attract a ride directly to your destination, so don’t refuse anyone offering a ride, which may come across as impolite, unless they are going down only a few kilometres away and are branching off into a road different from your destination in a coming fork. You may have to change several cars even on a route barely 100 km long, in each town after town. However, because of the enormous numbers of trucks carrying goods for the foreign markets, you may also score surprisingly long-haul trips. Some drivers may ask for money (“fee”) from you. Refuse and tell them that if you had money to waste, you would be on a bus, and not standing on the side of the road fully exposed to the elements. Drivers staying in the area may point downwards (to the road surface) or towards the direction they’re driving or flash their headlights while passing, indicating that they wouldn't make a good long-haul ride. Smile and/or wave your hand to return the courtesy. ===On foot=== Trail blazing is on the rise in Turkey lately and nowadays all Turkish regions have waymarked '''[[hiking]] trails''' of various lengths and shapes. Most of them follow a theme, such as connecting to the sites of an ancient civilization, retracing the footsteps of a historical figure or chasing the treats of a specific regional cuisine. The oldest, and the most popular trail is the [[Lycian Way]], which snakes its way over the mountains backing the [[Lycia|Turquoise Coast]] in the southwest. The [http://cultureroutesinturkey.com/ website of the Culture Routes Society] maintains an up-to-date list of the major hiking trails in the country. Guided tours along some of these trails, often involving hiking the most scenic sections and homestays in the villages, are offered by local travel agencies as well as those based in major cities. Inside the cities, there are white-, or rarely yellow-painted '''pedestrian crossings''' (zebra crossing) on the main streets, which are legally pedestrian-priority spots. However, for many drivers, they are little more than ornamental drawings on the road surface, so it is better to cross the streets at the traffic lights. Still, be sure all the cars stopped, because it is not unusual to see the drivers running the first few seconds of the red light. As a safer option, on wide avenues, there are also pedestrian overpasses and underground passages available. In narrow streets during the rush hour, you can cross the street anywhere and anytime, since the traffic moves only intermittently. Also along alleys in the old districts, you need not to worry about keeping on the sidewalk (which is usually too narrow and uneven to be of use anyway); you can walk well in the middle of the street, only to step aside when a car is coming. ==Talk== {{seealso|Turkish phrasebook}} The sole official language of Turkey is [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]. Turkish is a Turkic language and its closest living relatives are other Turkic languages, which are spoken in southwestern, central and northern Asia, and to a lesser degree by significant communities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Turkish is an agglutinative language (forming words by adding suffixes to the roots), and the native speakers of the non-agglutinative ones, such as those in the Indo-European family, generally find it difficult to learn. For many centuries, Turkish was written in the Arabic script, evident in many historical texts and documents, but it has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928. This means that Turkish is now written using the same letters as English, albeit with the addition of Çç, Ğğ, Iı, İi, Öö, Şş and Üü and the exclusions of Qq, Ww and Xx. [[Kurdish phrasebook|Kurdish]] is also spoken by an estimated 7-10% of the population, particularly in the southeast and the east. Language policy towards Kurdish has varied from brutal suppression to ignoration to government-funded broadcasts, and speaking Kurdish can be seen as a political statement. Several other languages exist, like Laz in the northeast (also spoken in adjacent Georgia), and in general people living near borders will often speak the language of the other side too. For example, people in the southeast, bordering Syria, often speak Arabic. Thanks to migration, even in rural areas most villages will have at least one person who has worked in Germany and can thus speak [[German phrasebook|German]]. The same goes for other Western European languages like Dutch/Flemish or French. Several waves of immigration from the [[Balkans]] mean there is also the possibility of coming across native Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, and Albanian speakers mainly in western Turkey. English is also increasingly popular among the younger generation. The "universities" that train pupils for a job in tourism pour out thousands of youngsters who want to practice their knowledge on the tourist, with varying degrees of fluency. Language universities produce students that nowadays are pretty good at their chosen language. ==See== {{seealso|Turkish TV series tourism}} As a general rule, most museums and sites of ancient cities in Turkey are '''closed on Mondays''' (even Hagia Sophia). The Turkish government offers a '''[https://muze.gov.tr museum pass]''' for many sights and museums in Turkey for 375 TL. Check out what is included, and buy it if it makes sense for you. Numerous sights can still be seen for free though. ===Ancient ruins and architectural heritage=== [[Image:Göbekli Tepe, Urfa.jpg|thumb|Turkey’s famous Göbekli Tepe.]] At the crossroads of civilizations, all parts of Turkey are full of a mindblowing number of ancient '''ruins'''. Although [[Çatalhöyük]] and [[Urfa|Göbekli Tepe]], respectively '''the earliest settlement''' and '''the earliest temple''' ever found to the date in Turkey precede them, the '''[[Hittites]]''' were the first indigenous people that rose to found a state in Anatolia. They left the proof of their existence at the ruins of [[Bogazkale|Hattuşaş]], their capital. The Hittites spoke an Indoeuropean language (the oldest one attested in writing) and were contemporaries of the "New Kingdom" of [[Ancient Egypt]], engaged in extensive correspondence and diplomacy with the eastern Mediterranean world. The '''[[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]]''' and the following '''[[Roman Empire|Romans]]''' left their mark mostly in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean Regions]], leaving behind the marble ruins of hundreds of '''cities, temples, and monuments'''. Some such as '''[[Ephesus]]''' and many others along the Aegean are largely restored to their former glory — many of these are on the checklist of most travellers to Turkey. Some more obscure ones off the beaten path such as [[Aphrodisias]] and [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi]] are also well worth visiting. In the meantime, some other indigenous peoples, such as the '''Lycians''', were carving beautiful '''tombs''' for their dearly departed ones onto the rocky hillsides. Many are fairly well preserved and can be seen all around [[Lycia]]. Legendary '''[[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]''' stands out as an example of different civilizations literally living on the top of each other. While what is visible today is clearly Hellenistic, the place has its roots as Hittite ''Wilusa'', and later re-built many times over by the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the most unique "architectural" heritage in the country, some of the [[Cappadocia]]n '''cave houses and churches''' carved into "fairy chimneys" and '''underground cities''' (in a literal sense!) date back to early [[Christianity|Christians]] hiding from persecution. The successors of the Romans, the '''[[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]]''' broke new ground with more ambitious projects, culminating in grand '''Hagia Sophia''' of [[Istanbul]], built in 537 and had the distinction of being the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years. While a stray monastery or two dating back to the era can be found in almost any part of the country, most of the Byzantine heritage intact today is found in the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], especially in Istanbul, and in the area around [[Trabzon]] in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeast]], which was the domain of the Empire of Trebizond, a rump Byzantine state that survived the Fall of Constantinople for about a decade. [[File:Турция, Конья - Холм Алаеддина 03.jpg|thumb|Seljuk ruins protected by a modern roof construction in [[Konya]]]] The '''Seljuks''' found the first Turkish state in Asia Minor and built most of their monuments, which incorporate '''large majestic portals''' and heavily delicate stonework reminiscent of some landmarks in parts of [[Asia]], in the major centres of the time in [[Eastern Anatolia|Eastern]] and [[Central Anatolia]], especially in [[Konya]], their capital. The '''[[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]''', who had considered themselves as a Balkan state until their demise, built most of their landmarks in the [[Balkans]] and that region's extension within present-day Turkey, the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], just like the Byzantines, whom the Ottomans inspired to in so many ways. Most of the '''earlier Ottoman monuments''' were built in [[Bursa]], which have little Byzantine and comperatively large Seljuk influences. Later, the dynasty moved over to Europe — the major landmarks in [[Edirne]] exhibit some kind of "transitional" and fairly experimental style. However, it wasn't until the Fall of [[Istanbul|Constantinople]] that the Ottomans adopted Byzantine architecture almost full scale with some adjustments. Contrary to what may be assumed, though, the Ottoman imperial architecture possibly reached its zenith not in Istanbul, but in Edirne—in the form of '''Selimiye Mosque''', a work of '''[[Architecture#Mimar Sinan|Sinan]]''', the great Ottoman architect of the 16th century. The '''19th century''' brought back the Greek and Roman taste of architectural styles, so there was a huge explosion of '''neo-classical architecture''', as much fashionable in Turkey as in the much of the rest of the world at that time. The [[Istanbul/Galata|Galata]] side of Istanbul, [[Izmir]] (though unfortunately most of which was lost to the big fire of 1922), and numerous towns along the coasts, one most prominent and well preserved example being [[Ayvalık]], quickly filled with elegant neo-classical buildings. At the same time, people in the inland locations were favouring pleasant, more traditional, and less pretentious '''half-timbered whitewashed houses''', which form picturesque towns such as [[Safranbolu]], [[Ankara#Beypazarı|Beypazarı]], and [[Şirince]] in the northern, central, and western part of the country respectively. It was also this time beautiful and impressive '''wooden mansions''' of Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|seaside neighbourhoods]] and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|islands]] were built. Other contemporary trends of the epoch, such as '''Baroque''' and '''Rococo''', didn't make much inroads in Turkey, although there were some experiments of combining them into Islamic architecture, as can be seen at Ortaköy Mosque on the banks of the [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Bosphorus]] along with some others. As the landscapes change the further east you go, so does the architectural heritage. The remote valleys and hilltops of [[Eastern Karadeniz]] and [[Eastern Anatolia]] are dotted with numerous '''medieval Georgian and Armenian churches and castles'''—some of which are nicely well preserved but not all were that lucky. The Armenian cathedral on [[Van|Akdamar Island]] of Lake Van and medieval [[Ani]] are two that lay somewhere on the midway between perfectly preserved and undergone total destruction, but both are absolutely must-sees if you've made your way to the east. For a change, [[Southeastern Anatolia]] features more '''[[Middle East]]-influenced architecture''', with '''arched courtyards''' and heavy usage of '''yellow stones with highly exquisite masonry'''. It's best seen in [[Urfa]], and especially in [[Mardin]] and nearby [[Midyat]]. Being on the crossroads of civilizations more often than not also means being their battleground. So it's no wonder why so many '''castles and citadels''' dot the landscape, both in towns and the countryside, coastal or inland. Most of the castles built throughout history are today the main attractions of the towns they are in. The '''20th century''' wasn't kind on Turkish cities. Due to the pressure caused by the high rates of rural to urban immigration, many historical neighbourhoods in the cities were knocked down in favour of soulless (and usually, drab ugly) apartment blocks, and the outskirts of the major cities transformed to shantytowns. Examples of '''modern architecture''' that could be considered a gem is rather few in Turkey. '''Steel-and-glass skyscrapers''', on the other hand, now steadily rise higher and higher in the major cities, one place where they form a distinctive skyline being the [[Istanbul/New City|business district]] of Istanbul, although hardly impressive or unique compared with the traditional skyline of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Istanbul's Old City]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Along the Troad Coast]] — ancient legends intertwine with beautiful landscapes and the deep blue Aegean Sea * [[Istanbul to Izmir]] — different options to travel between two of Turkey's major cities * [[Lycian Way]] — walk along the remotest section of the country's Mediterranean coast, past ancient cities, forgotten hamlets, and balmy pine forests ==Do== * '''Beaches''' line the entire Mediterranean coast, but those with well-developed resorts are between [[Alanya]] to the east and [[Kuşadası]] on the Aegean coast to the west. There are scores more small places that only locals head for, such as the [[Keşan|Gulf of Saros]], handy for Istanbul. The Marmara and Black Sea beaches are not worth seeking out. * '''Nargile''' (hooka or water pipe) &ndash; Once upon a time, the nargile, or Turkish water pipe, was the centre of Istanbul’s social and political life. Today some of the locals still consider it one of life’s great pleasures and is something interesting to try. * '''Hamam''' &ndash; A visit to a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath is an essential part of any trip to Turkey and is something you'll be sure to repeat before leaving. There is at least one historical ''hamam'' in each neighborhood of Istanbul and other large cities. Take care in selecting a hamam, as they can vary greatly in cleanliness. Most places will offer a scrubbing and/or a massage. Just being in the ''Hamam'' (as a sauna), is enough for seeing and experiencing the place, but the scrubbing is a great experience. The massage is not necessarily better than those found in western countries. Many hamams cater for tourists nowadays and are widely overpriced, mind them. A traditional and authentic hamam does not have to be expensive and certainly you would not pay in euros there. * '''Winter sports''' &ndash; Not what you might expect here, but the mountainous interior of Turkey has bitter-cold winters with reliable snow cover. Some popular resorts in the northwest are [[Uludağ]] near [[Bursa]], Kartepe near [[Izmit]], Kartalkaya near [[Bolu]] and [[Ilgaz National Park|Ilgaz]] near [[Kastamonu]]; in the northeast are Palandöken near [[Erzurum]] and Sarıkamış near [[Kars]]; and central is Erciyes near [[Kayseri]]. At Saklıkent near [[Antalya]] you're supposed to be able to ski in the morning then reach the Med for a swim in the afternoon, but its snow cover is brief and unreliable. * '''Watch football''' &ndash; Süper Lig is soccer's top tier in Turkey, with 16 teams playing August to May. Istanbul has six teams at this level and Ankara has two. The national team usually play home games at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. * '''Cycling''' &ndash; The premier race is the [https://www.tourofturkey.org.tr/ President's Tour of Turkey], held over a week in April. ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--When updating this chart, please also update the chart for Northern Cyprus, which also uses the TL. Thank you.--> {{exchange rates | currency=Turkish lira | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;TL | date=Jun 2022 | USD=17 | EUR=18 | GBP=21 | CAD=13.5 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/try-turkish-lira XE.com] }} [[File:200 Türk Lirası front.jpg|right|thumb|200px|200 TL banknote]] [[File:Lira coin.png|thumb|1 TL coin with a portrait of Atatürk]] {{infobox|What does it cost? |Sometimes fruit and vegetable market stands have price signs. Otherwise, if you are a tourist, you will probably be quoted a much higher price. Here are some common prices from December 2019. Due to the large devaluation of the lira in 2020 and 2021, from €1 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 6.5 TL to 16 TL, most prices will have changed significantly. * Çig Köfte dürüm: 25-50 TL (June 2022) * Chicken dürüm: from 25-55 TL (June 2022) * Iskender Kebab: 70 TL (June 2022) * Pide: from 15 TL (December 2019) * Apples/tangerines: ~3 TL/kg (December 2019) * Dried figs: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Walnuts: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olives: 16-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Water 0.5 L: 3 TL (2 TL in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Ayran: 1.50 TL (0.70 TL in the supermarket) (December 2019) * Çay (tea): 3-6 TL per beaker (18 TL per 200g bag in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Turkish coffee: 15-25 TL (June 2022) * Beer: from 25 TL (June 2022) * Standard Turkish delight/baklava: 50 TL per 454g box (June 2022) * Premium Turkish delight/baklava: 200-400 TL/kg (June 2022) * Cardamom (''kakule''): ~300/kg (December 2019) * Soft ice cream, 1 scoop, waffle cone: 5–20 TL (June 2022) * Rosted castanie: 100 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olive Oil Soap, Bar: 20 TL/kg at a Supermarket (June 2022) * Fake sneakers: 60-80 TL (December 2019) * Waterpipe/hookah: 40-80 TL (December 2019) * Inner city (bus) ride: ~7 TL (June 2022) * Intercity bus (10-12 hr): ~100 TL (December 2019) * Budget accommodation: from 50 TL/person (December 2019) }} The currency of the country is the '''Turkish lira''', denoted by the symbol "'''₺'''" or "'''TL'''" (ISO code: '''TRY'''). Wikivoyage articles will use ''TL'' to denote the currency. The lira is divided into 100 kuruş (abbreviated kr). In 2005, Turkey dropped six zeroes from its currency, thus making each post-2005 lira worth one million pre-2005 lira (or so called "old lira"). Don't be confused if you see the currency symbolised YTL or ytl, standing for ''yeni lira''). Pre-2009 banknotes and coins (those bearing ''yeni lira'' and ''yeni kuruş'') are '''not''' legal tender, and can no longer be exchanged at banks. The new Turkish lira symbol, [[File:Turkish_lira_symbol_black.svg|10px|title=Turkish Lira Sign]], was created by the Central Bank in 2012 after a country-wide contest. Banknotes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL denominations. Coins of 5, 10, 25 and 50 kuruş are legal tender. There's also a 1 TL coin. ====Currency exchange==== There are legal exchange offices in all cities and almost any town. Banks also exchange money, but they are not worth the hassle as they are usually crowded and do not give better rates than exchange offices. It can seem that Turkey has more currency exchange offices per-capita than anywhere else in the world, leading to fierce competition for exchange rates. This is due to uncertainty in the value of the Turkish lira, which results in residents regularly exchanging Turkish lira into more stable stores of values such as US Dollars and Euros. You can see the rates an office offers on the (usually electronic) boards located somewhere near its gate. To get the best rate, look for shops with the smallest difference between their buy and sell rates for a given currency pair (buy-sell spread). Euros and US dollars are the most useful currencies, with often less than a 1% buy-sell spread. But pounds sterling (good luck with getting any non-Bank of England notes deemed higher value than Monopoly money), Canadian dollars, Swiss francs, Japanese yen, Saudi riyals, and a number of other currencies are also not very hard to exchange for a good rate. Currency exchange offices typically do not charge a commission (unlike ATMs with Dynamic Currency Conversion services), with the notable exception of offices in airports. It is important to remember that most exchangers accept only banknotes, it can be very hard to exchange foreign coins. In some places, where there is a meaningful explanation for it, more uncommon currencies may also be exchanged, e.g. Australian dollars in [[Çanakkale]] where the annual Anzac WWI commemorations take place. As a general rule, if a place attracts many visitors from a country, then it is usually possible to exchange that country’s currency there. Tourism-oriented industries in tourism-oriented towns, as well as shops where big amounts of money change hands, like supermarkets, in most parts of the country, generally accept foreign currency (usually limited to Euro and American dollars only), but the rates they accept the currency are usually worse than those of exchange offices. Ask if they accept foreign currency. ====Credit cards==== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express much less so. Most credit card users have to enter their PIN codes when using their cards if above a certain amount (250 TL). Older, magnetic card holders are excepted from this, but remember that, unlike some other places in Europe, salespeople haves the legal right to ask you to show a valid ID with a photo on to recognize that you are the owner of the card. ====ATMs==== Cash machines are scattered throughout the cities, concentrated in central parts. It is possible to draw Turkish lira (and sometimes US dollars or/and euros) from these ATMs with your foreign Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card (not necessarily a credit card). Any major town has at least one ATM. ATMs ask whether to provide instructions in English or in Turkish (and sometimes some other languages, too) as soon as you insert a foreign card (or a Turkish card which is not the operating bank’s own). In Turkey, two types of ATMs exist: dynamic currency conversion (DCC ATMs) advertising that they offer multiple currencies, and regular ATMs without DCC (only offering Turkish Lira and generally located next to a bank branch). DCC ATMs will charge extortionate currency exchange rates (markups of 5-10% or an excessive ATM fee) that are generally impossible to decline. Whenever possible, you should only use a regular ATM without DCC, as they will usually default back to your bank's currency conversion rate and markup (which is virtually always more favourable) and in many cases, will not even incur an ATM use surcharge. If a screen pops up offering you a currency conversion rate/markup, decline it. In central locations, you may encounter standalone buildings housing many ATMs, marketing themselves (using a logo) as being DCC ATMs or offering euros. These ATMs offer a [[Money#Dynamic_currency_conversion|direct currency conversion (DCC)]] into your home currency (€, US$, etc.), so you will then be charged in your home currency and not in Turkish Lira. This is best to avoid since the rates offered are considerably far worse than what your bank would charge you for the Turkish Lira you're about to withdraw. Wherever possible, you should use ATMs connected to bank branches that do not have a DCC logo, as these often do not charge commission or force DCC. Non-DCC ATMs for some banks may not even charge an ATM fee. Specific costs for ATM withdrawals depend on your foreign bank, but many ATMs in Turkey add a commission / fee on-top of the dispensed amount (even for US dollar and euro withdrawals), which is then together charged to you bank. In the following an overview of banks and charges: * Ziraat, HSBC: '''no ATM fee''' (as of 2021) * Halkbank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * odeabank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * Sekerbank: '''no ATM fee''' * TEB: 2.1% * Türkiye Bankasi: 2.9% * DenizBank and VakifBank: 3% * Garanti BBVA: 5% (as of 2021) * AKBank: 7.95% * QNB: US$5 ===Shopping=== '''Beware''': Always ask for the price ahead if it is not displayed anywhere, even if it is just for a ''çay''. It is an extremely common practice to overcharge tourists, oftentimes 5 to 10 times the price. Furthermore, it seems a common scheme to give the wrong change, especially to the absent-minded tourist. So, always have in mind what you are supposed to receive as change and double-check immediately. Besides that never hand over a large note just like that; sometimes the change is then given on a supposedly obtained smaller note and the merchant will insist on having just received a small note. Paying by credit card will not render you immune to short-change scams, as some vendors are often set up to charge in Euros and US Dollars in addition to Turkish liras, and some vendors will go as far as to charge you the price quoted in a different currency (i.e. by entering 100 EUR rather than 100 TL into the credit card terminal). Do your best to only use large banknotes at established, reputable businesses, and to pay in near-exact change where possible. Apart from classical tourist souvenirs like postcards and trinkets, here are a few of what you can bring back home from Turkey. *'''Leather clothing''' — Turkey is the biggest leather producer in the world, so the leather clothing is cheaper than elsewhere. Many shops in Laleli, Beyazıt, Mahmutpaşa districts of Istanbul (all around the tram line which goes through Sultanahmet Square) are specialized on leather. [[File:In Turkish carpet factory.jpg|thumb|Carpet manufacturing]] *'''Carpets and kilims''' — Many regions in Turkey produce handmade kilims and carpets. Though the symbols and figures differentiate depending on the region in which the carpet is produced, they are generally symbolic expressions based on ancient Anatolian religions and/or nomadic Turkic life which takes shape around shamanic beliefs more than 1,000 years ago. You can find shops specialized on handmade carpets and kilims in any major city, tourist spot and Sultanahmet Area. :You seriously cannot go anywhere in Turkey without someone trying to sell you a carpet. People will approach you on the street, engage in a little friendly conversation about where you're from, how do you like Turkey, and "would you like to come with me to my uncle's shop? It's just around the corner, and has the best authentic kilims." It can be irritating if you let it get to you, but remember that a large part of these people's economy comes from tourist's wallets so you can't blame them for trying. *'''Silk''' — Dresses and scarves. Although can be found in many parts of the country, silk fans should head for [[Bursa]] and before that, pick up basics of [[bargaining]]. *'''Earthenware''' — Handmade [[Cappadocia]]n pottery (amphoras, old-style plates, flowerpots etc.) are made of local salty clay. Salt content of clay, thanks to salt spray produced by the Salt Lake –which is the second largest lake in Turkey- in the heartland of Central Anatolia, is what makes local earthenware top quality. In some Cappadocian towns, it is possible to see how these artifacts are produced, or even to experience producing one, at the dedicated workshops. Tiles with classical Ottoman motives that are produced in [[Kütahya]] are also famous. *'''Turkish delight''' and '''Turkish coffee''' — If you like these during your Turkey trip, don’t forget to take a few packages back home. Available everywhere. A 454 gram box of standard Turkish delights costs 50 TL, while Turkish delights from premium brands (e.g. Hafız Mustafa 1864) go for around 400 TL/kg. Turkish coffee is best purchased from a local grocery store with listed prices; grocery stores and tourist-oriented stores generally use the same suppliers, but the latter charges a significant mark-up for the boutique experience and nicer packaging. *'''Honey''' — The pine honey (''çam balı'') of [[Marmaris]] is famous and has a much stronger taste and consistency than regular flower honeys. Although not easily available, if you can get your hands on it, don't miss the honey of Macahel valley, made out of flowers of a temperate rainforest almost completely out of human impact in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeastern Black Sea Region]]. Nearby Anzer in the highlands is also famous for its honey, perhaps easier to obtain. The same region also features ''deli bal'' ("mad honey"), from the toxic rhododendron flowers, with hallucinogenic effects — overindulging in it may cause serious health complications. :Check your country's import regulations for agricultural products if you intend to take any amount of Turkish honey home. *'''Chestnut dessert''' — Made out of syrup and chestnuts grown on the foothills of Mt. [[Uludağ]], chestnut dessert (''kestane şekeri'') is a famous and tasty product of [[Bursa]]. There are many variations, such as chocolate coated ones. Chestnut dessert can be found in elsewhere, too, but relatively more expensive and in smaller packages. *'''Meerschaum souvenirs''' — Despite its name meaning “sea foam” which it resembles, meerschaum (''lületaşı'') is extracted only in one place in the world: landlocked [[Eskişehir]] province in the extreme northwest part of Central Anatolia Region. This rock, similar to gypsum at sight, is carved into smoking pipes and cigarette holders. It has a soft and creamy texture and makes for a great decorative item. Available at some shops in Eskişehir. *'''Castile (olive oil) soap''' — Natural, a silky touch on your skin, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere in your bathroom. Absolutely cheaper than those to be found in Northern and Western Europe. Street markets in the [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] and southern [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]] is full of olive oil soap, almost all of which are handmade. Even some old folk in the Aegean Region is producing their castile soaps in the traditional way: during or just after the olive harvest, neighbours gather in yards around large boilers heated by wood fire, then lye derived from the wood ash is added to hot water and olive oil mix. Outside of the Aegean region, note that many tourist/souvenir shops are selling the same Olive oil soap bars found in supermarkets (especially in Istanbul), except taken out of their original packaging and repackaged more nicely. In cities out of the Aegean Region, natural olive oil soap can be found in shops specialized in olive and olive oil. Some of these shops are even offering ecological soaps: made of organic olive oil and sometimes with additions of organic essential oils. * '''Other soaps''' unique to Turkey are: laurel soaps (''defne sabunu'') which is produced mainly in [[Antakya]] (Antioch), soaps of [[Isparta]] enriched with rose oil which is produced abundantly in the area around Isparta, and ''bıttım sabunu'', a soap made out of the oil of seeds of a local variety of pistachio tree native to the mountains of [[Southeastern Anatolia|Southeastern Region]]. In [[Edirne]], soaps shaped as various fruits are produced. Not used for their lather, rather they make a good assortment when different “fruits” are placed in a basket on a table, they fill the air with their sweet scent as well. *'''Olive-based products apart from soap''' — Other olive-based products to give a try are olive oil shampoos, olive oil based eau de colognes and ''zeyşe'', abbreviation from the first syllables of ''zeytin şekeri'', a dessert similar to chestnut desserts, but made from olives. ====Bargaining==== [[File:Aynali-carsi.jpg|thumb|At the Aynalı Çarşı bazaar in [[Çanakkale]]]] In Turkey, [[bargaining]] is a must — particularly in souvenir shops in touristy areas and carpet shops everywhere, where the customer is ''expected'' to bargain and therefore the initial price offer is often inflated. You can even try your hand for accommodation, particularly during off-season. During bargaining, don’t look so impressed and interested, and be patient. Since foreigners (especially Western people) aren’t expected to be good at bargaining, sellers are quick to supposedly reject any bargaining attempt, but be patient and wait, the price will fall! The mutually agreed price may be only valid for cash transactions, though, so for card payments it makes sense to let the shopkeeper know somewhere down the line what your preferred payment would be. ====VAT refund==== You can get a VAT refund if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Turkey. Look for the blue “Tax-Free” sticker on the windowpane or entrance of the shops, these kind of shops are the only places you can get a VAT refund. Don’t forget to take the necessary papers from the shop that will enable you for a VAT reclaim when leaving Turkey. VAT Refund rates are 18% for purchases of Accessories, electronics, watches, sunglasses, cosmetics, porcelain/ceramics and homeware (over 118 TL), and 8% for Textiles and clothes, leather goods, carpets, shoes, bags, optics, books and food (over 108 TL). Although Turkey is in a customs union with the European Union for non-agricultural goods, there is not an initiative to abolish duty-free shops in the airports and border crossings unlike in the EU. ====Antique souvenirs==== Taking any antique (defined as something more than 100 years old) out of Turkey is subject to heavy restrictions or, in many cases, forbidden. If someone offers to sell you an antique, either you are in for a scam and offered an overpriced imitation or about to be a party to organized crime if you decide to purchase. ===Tipping=== In general, tipping is not considered obligatory. However, it is very common to leave a 5% to 10% tip in restaurants if you're satisfied with the service. At high-end restaurants a tip of 10-15% is customary. It is NOT possible to add tip to the credit card bill. It is very common amongst Turkish people to pay the bill with a credit card and leave the tip in cash or coins. Most waiters will bring your cash back in coins as much as possible, that's because Turkish people don't like to carry coins around and usually leave them at the table. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it is common practice to let them keep the change. If you insist on taking exact change back, ask for ''para üstü?'' (pronounced “pah-rah oos-too”, which means “change”). Driver will be reluctant to give it at first, but you will eventually succeed. If you are fortunate enough to try out a Turkish bath, it is customary to tip 15% of the total and split it up among all of the attendants. This is an important thing to keep in mind when tipping in Turkey, and will ensure your experience goes smoothly and is enjoyable. Supermarket cashiers usually round up the total sum to the next 5 kuruş if you pay in cash (the exact sum is extracted when paid by a credit card though). This is not a kind of involuntary tip, as the 2-3-4 kuruşes don’t go into their pockets. It is simply because they are not adequately supplied with enough 1 kuruş coins as it is very rare in circulation. So don’t be surprised if the change given to you is short of a few kuruşes from what should be given to you according to what the electronic board of the till says. It is totally okay to pay the exact sum if you have enough number of 1 kuruş coins. ==Eat== {{seealso|Middle Eastern cuisine}} [[File:AdanaKebap.JPG|thumb|''Adana kebap'', a skewer of minced meat spiced with chili and topped with ''pide'' bread, a speciality of [[Adana]]]] Turkish cuisine combines Mediterranean, Central Asian, Caucasian, and Arabic influences, and is extremely rich. Beef is the most important meat (lamb is also common but due to the Islamic taboo, pork is very hard to find although not illegal), and eggplant (aubergine), onion, lentil, bean, tomato, garlic, and cucumber are the primary vegetables. An abundance of spices is also used. The main staples are rice (''pilav''), bulgur wheat and bread, and dishes are typically cooked in vegetable oil or sometimes butter. There are many kinds of specialized restaurants to choose from, since most do not prepare or serve other kinds of food. Traditional Turkish restaurants serve meals daily prepared and stored in a bain-marie. The meals are at the entrance so you can easily see and choose. ''Kebapçı''s are restaurants specialized in many kinds of kebab. Some kebab restaurants serve alcohol (often denoted by the name ''ocakbaşı'') while others don't. There are subtypes like ''ciğerci'' (specialized in fried liver), ''Adana kebapçısı'' (chili kebab originally from the [[Adana|southern city]] it is named after) or ''İskender kebapçısı'' (slices of roasted beef in tomato and yogurt sauce, originally from [[Bursa]]). Fish restaurants typically serve ''meze'' (cold olive oil dishes) and rakı or wine. ''Dönerci''s are prevalent through country and serve ''döner'' kebab as a fast food. ''Köfteci''s are restaurants with meatballs (''köfte'') served as the main dish. Other fare that can be had at specialized joints include ''kokoreç'' (barbecued & spiced ruminant intestines), ''tantuni'' (finely minced lamb or chicken meat and vegetables sandwich), ''mantı'' (a.k.a. "Turkish ravioli" often in garlic yogurt sauce), ''gözleme'' (thin pancakes filled with meat, cheese or potato, often cooked over a traditional wood-fired oven), ''lahmacun'' (often denoted "Turkish pizza", minced meat, onion, and parsley on a thin, crunchy bread), ''pide'' (similar to ''lahmacun'', but with larger chunks of meat and perhaps cheese over a thicker bread base; likely etymologically related to 'pizza'), and ''çiğ köfte'' (a wrap of mushy bulgur wheat and fresh vegetables; the original recipe included uncooked meat — hence the name "raw meatball" — but most commonly vegan nowadays). ''Midye'' (mussels with spicy rice) is often a late night snack, available from [[street food|street stalls]] and enjoyed after a marathon of binge drinking. A full Turkish meal at kebab restaurant starts with a soup, often lentil soup (''mercimek çorbası''), and a set of ''meze'' appetizers featuring olives, cheese, pickles and a wide variety of small dishes. Meze can easily be made into a full meal, especially if they are consumed along with rakı. The main course is usually meat: a common dish type and Turkey's best known culinary export is '''kebab''' (''kebap''), grilled meat in various forms including the famous ''döner kebap'' (thin slices of meat shaved from a giant rotating spit) and ''şiş kebap'' (skewered meat), and a lot more others. ''Köfte'' (meatball) is a variation of the kebab. There are hundreds of kinds of ''köfte'' throughout Anatolia, but only about a dozen of them are known to the residents of the larger cities, like ''İnegöl köfte'', ''Dalyan köfte'', ''sulu köfte'' etc. Eating on the cheap is mostly done at kebab stands, which can be found everywhere in Istanbul and other major cities. For the equivalent of a couple dollars, you get a full loaf of bread sliced down the middle, filled with broiled meat, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. For North Americans familiar with "donairs" wrapped in pita bread or wraps, you should look for the word ''dürüm'' or ''dürümcü'' on the windows of the kebab stands and ask for your kebab to be wrapped in a ''dürüm'' or ''lavaş'' bread depending on the region. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarian restaurants are not common, and can be found only in very central parts of big cities and some of the tourist spots. However, every good restaurant offers vegetable dishes, and some of the restaurants offering traditional ''ev yemeği'' (“home food”) have olive-oil specialities which are vegetarian in content. The Aegean region, where all kinds of wild herbs are eaten as main meals, either cooked or raw and dressed with olive oil, is really easy for vegetarian travel but the same is not true for everywhere else in the country — in the southeast for example, a dish without meat is not considered a proper meal. In such areas, supermarkets may help with their shelves full of canned vegetables or cooked olive-oil courses (imported from outside the region) and fresh fruits. However in rural areas, it's better not to tempt fate, and bring along some supplies just in case, as nonregional food might not be available. ===Desserts=== [[Image:T Honey.jpg|thumb|Turkish delight]] Some Turkish desserts are modeled on the sweet and nutty Arabic kind: famous dishes include ''baklava'', a layered pastry of finely ground nuts and phyllo dough soaked in honey and spices, and Turkish delight (''lokum''), a gummy confection of rosewater and sugar. There are also many more kinds of desserts prepared using milk predominantly, such as ''kazandibi'', ''keşkül'', ''muhallebi'', ''sütlaç'', ''tavuk göğsü'', ''güllaç'' etc. ===Breakfast=== Turkish breakfast tends to comprise of ''çay'' (tea), bread, olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber and occasionally spreads such as honey and jam. This can become very monotonous after a while. A nice alternative to try (should you have the option) is ''menemen'': a Turkish variation on scrambled eggs/omelette. Capsicum (red bell pepper), onion, garlic and tomato are all combined with eggs. The meal is traditional cooked (and served) in a clay bowl. Try adding a little chili to spice it up and make sure to use lots of bread as well for a filling hot breakfast. Bread is omnipresent in Turkey, at any given meal you'll be presented with a large basket of crusty bread. Ubiquitous ''simit'' (also known as ''gevrek'' in some [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] cities such as [[Izmir]]), much like bagel but somewhat thinner, crustier, and with roasted sesame seeds all over, is available from trolleys of street vendors in virtually everywhere at any time except late at night. Perhaps with the addition of Turkish feta cheese (''beyaz peynir'') or cream cheese (''krem peynir'' or ''karper''), a couple of ''simit''s make up a filling and a very budget conscious breakfast (as each costs about 5 TL), or even a lunch taken while on the go. == Drink == [[File:Turkish coffee in Istanbul.jpg | thumb | 300px | Turkish coffee with a morsel of Turkish delight ]] '''Turkish coffee''' (''kahve''), served in tiny cups, is strong and tasty, just be careful not to drink the sludgy grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is very different from the so-called Turkish coffees sold abroad. ''Sade kahve'' is served black, while ''as şekerli'', ''orta şekerli'' and ''çok şekerli'' will get you a little, some or a lot of sugar in your cup. Instant coffees, cappuccinos, and espressos are gaining more popularity day by day, and can be found with many different flavours. Despite coffee taking a substantial part in national culture, '''tea''' (''çay'') is also very popular and is indeed the usual drink of choice. Most Turks are heavy drinkers of tea in their daily lives. Having only entered the scene in the 1930s, tea quickly gained ground against coffee due to the fact that [[Yemen]], the traditional supplier of coffee to Turkey then, was cut off from the rest of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, and the first tea plants took root in [[Eastern Karadeniz]] after some unsuccessful trials to grow it in the country, as a result of protectionist economic policies that were put into effect after World War I. Be careful, if your tea is prepared by locals, it can be much stronger than you're used to. Although it is not native-typical and a rather touristy feature, you have to taste the special '''apple tea''' (''elma çayı'') or '''sage tea''' (''adaçayı'', literally "island tea") of Turkey. '''Rosehip''' (''kuşburnu'') and '''linden''' (''ıhlamur'') teas are other commonly available variations on the theme, although mostly consumed by Turks as herbal remedies and not for refreshment. [[File:Fresh ayran.jpg | thumb | 300px | A glass of ayran]] '''Ayran''' is a popular drink of water and yoghurt not unlike the Finnish/Russian "buttermilk" or Indian "lassi", but always served without sugar (and, in fact, typically with a little salt added). If you're travelling by bus over the Taurus Mountains, ask for "köpüklü ayaran' or "yayık ayaranı", a variety of the drink much loved by locals. '''Boza''' is a traditional cold, thick drink that originates from Central Asia, but is also common in several [[Balkans|Balkan]] countries. It is fermented ''bulgur'' (a kind of wheat) with sugar and water additions. [http://www.vefa.com.tr/index.php?dil=en Vefa Bozacisi] is the best known and traditional producer of boza in [[Istanbul]]. In Ankara, you get excellent Boza from Akman Boza Salonu in the old city area of Ulus. Boza can also be found on the shelves of many supermarkets, especially in winter, packaged in 1-litre PET bottles. However these bottled bozas lack the sourness and consistency of traditional boza, they are sweeter and less dense. [[File:Salep_drink.jpg | thumb | 300px | A cup of salep]] '''Sahlep''' (or '''Salep''') is another traditional hot drink, made from milk, orchid root and sugar, typically decorated with cinnamon. It is mostly preferred in winter and can be found in cafés and patisseries (''pastane'') and can be easily confused by the looks of it with cappuccino. You can also find instant sahlep in many supermarkets sold with the name ''Hazır Sahlep''. '''Red poppy syrup''' is one of the traditional Turkish drinks made of red poppy petals, water and sugar by natural ways. [[Bozcaada]] is famous for red poppy syrup. International brands of '''colas''', '''sodas''' and '''fruit-flavoured sodas''' are readily available and much consumed alongside some local brands. In Turkish, ''soda'' means '''mineral water''', whereas what is called as soda in English is ''gazoz'' or ''sade gazoz'' in Turkish. [[file:Toasting.JPG | thumb | 300px | ''Şerefe!'' - a toast with rakı over a family meal]] '''Rakı''' is Turkey's national drink, the aniseed-flavoured twice-distilled spirit similar to ''anise, ouzo, sambuca'' and ''arak''. It's distilled first from raisins or grapes, or less often from figs, beet sugar or other sources. The first distillation creates a very strong spirit called ''suma''. This is mixed with aniseed and water, re-distilled, re-diluted then matured for 30 days. It's sold at 40% abv strength and always drunk in a long glass mixed with water, which turns it cloudy. You might indicate ''tek'' (single) or ''duble'' (double) for how much rakı goes into your glass, and have a second glass of iced water at hand. It's nice with appetisers, ''meze'' or seafood; don't drink large amounts without a meal unless you're Kemal Atatürk setting your country to rights. Every supermarket stocks rakı: common brands (also marketed in the west) include Yeni, Tekirdağ, and Efe. As for Turkish '''wine''', the wines are as good as the local grape varieties. ''Kalecik Karası'' from [[Ankara]], ''Karasakız'' from [[Bozcaada]], ''Öküzgözü'' from [[Elazığ]], ''Boğazkere'' from [[Diyarbakır]] are some of the most well-known varieties. The biggest winemakers are [http://www.kavaklidere.com/girisEN.aspx Kavaklıdere], [http://dolucawines.com/ Doluca], [http://sevilengroup.com/en/vineyards Sevilen], and [https://kayrawines.com/Sayfalar/index.aspx Kayra] with many good local vineyards especially in the western part of the country. In addition liquory fruit wines of [[Şirince]] near [[Izmir]] are well worth tasting. One specific sweet red wine to try while you're there is Talay Kuntra. There are two major Turkish '''breweries'''. Efes and Tekel Birası are two widely known lagers. In addition, you can find locally brewed Tuborg, Miller, Heineken, and Carlsberg too. ==Smoke== All cigarettes except ecigs are sold freely and are still relatively cheap by western standards. Although many Turkish people do smoke, there is a growing health awareness about smoking and the number of smokers is slowly but steadily declining, and the rigid smoking ban that was introduced is surprisingly enforced. Smoking in the presence of someone who does not smoke in a public place requires their permission. If someone does not like the smoke, they will ask you not to smoke or they will cough, then just stop and apologize. This is what the locals do. If you are invited to someone's home, do not smoke unless the host does first, and after they do, then you can ask for their permission to smoke. ===Smoking ban=== Smoking is banned in public places (e.g. airports, metro stations and indoor train stations, schools, universities, government administration buildings, in all workplaces, concert halls, theatres and cinemas) and on public transport (airplanes, ferries, trains, suburban trains, subways, trams, buses, minibuses, and taxis). Smoking is banned in sports stadiums, the only outdoor areas where this ban is extended. It is a finable offence of 69 TL. Separately smoking is also banned, in restaurants, bars, cafes, traditional teahouses, the remaining air-conditioned public places including department stores and shopping mall restaurants; and there are no exceptions as indoor non-smoking sections are also banned. Apart from a fine for smokers, there is a heavy fine of 5,000 TL for owners, for failing to enforce the ban properly and that is why it is strictly enforced by these establishments. In Istanbul, especially in non-tourist areas, some bars/restaurants/music venues and even work places will bring you an ashtray as there will be many people smoking inside, even though there is a sign on the wall forbidding it, many people consider it to be up to the discretion of the owners/workers of the building. However, bars/restaurants/music venues in tourist areas (e.g. Beyoğlu, Sişli etc...) are relentlessly "raided" (and in case of any violations – not just for flouting the smoking ban – fined heavily) by the zabıta (municipal official), so these establishments will much less likely dare to violate the bans. Although such "raids" will be disconcerting for tourists, customers will not be affected as the zabıta does not issue fines to customers – at most will be asked to leave the place, in case of serious violations. However the smoking ban is openly flouted in government administration buildings, where the civil servants seem to think that they are somehow above the law. Outside the cities and tourist resorts, the smoking ban is less rigidly enforced in small towns and in the villages hardly at all, because the municipal police (zabıta) rarely comes to these places to enforce it and issue fines, leading to some establishments and its customers to ignore this, but even there it is nevertheless best to follow the less enforced smoking ban. While smoking is strictly prohibited on public transport, you will see some taxi drivers smoking in their taxis, which are also included in the smoking ban, but is the only form of public transport where this ban is openly flouted. When entering the taxi just request the taxi driver not to smoke, and he will politely oblige - in fact most of them will put out their cigarettes immediately once they see a customer hailing them or approaching them. ==Sleep== [[File:Balloons over Cappadocia - 2014.10 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Balloons over Cappadocia]] Accommodation in Turkey varies from 5-star hotels to a simple tent pitched in a vast plateau. So the prices vary hugely as well. ===Hotels=== All major cities and tourist spots have '''5-star hotels''', many of them run by international chains. These are mostly concrete blocks, although some, particularly in rural areas, are bungalows with private gardens and swimming pools. If you are looking for an all-inclusive holiday package in a [[Mediterranean_Turkey|Mediterranean]] '''resort''', you would definitely find better rates when booking back at home rather than in Turkey itself. The difference is considerable; compared with what you would pay when booking at home, you may end up paying twice as much if you simply walk in the resort. ===Hostels and guesthouses=== '''[[Hostels]]''' are not widespread; there are a few in Istanbul, mainly in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas, and still fewer are recognized by Hostelling International (HI, former International Youth Hostel Federation, IYHF). Alternatively, '''guesthouses''' (''pansiyon'') provide low cost accommodation (expect around 75–150 TL daily per person, 2022). B&Bs are also generally covered by the word ''pansiyon'', as most of them offer breakfast (sometimes for an extra payment; ask before deciding on a stay there). Unique in the country, [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]] to the southwest of Antalya is known for welcoming visitors in the wooden tree-houses or in wooden communal sleeping halls. '''Short term rentals''' of flats in low-rise beachfront properties are possible. These are called ''apart hotel''s, often come with two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and basic furniture and kitchenware, and can easily accommodate four people. They are more commonly found in the coastal towns of the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Northern Aegean]] regions, which attract a larger number of Turkish families than overseas travellers. On a per person basis, these are much cheaper than hotels or guesthouses but the price depends on the location, season, and duration of your stay. Many '''timeshare condos''' (''devremülk'') accept walk-in guests. These are mostly found in areas notable for their hot springs, and mostly attract either families with children or older couples. Expect to pay upwards of 250 TL/night for a flat (2022), but as with ''apart hotel''s, the cost depends on the location and season. ==="Teacher's house"=== Like Atatürk statues and crescent-and-star flags etched into the sides of mountains, the ''öğretmenevi'' (“teacher’s house”) is an integral part of the Turkish landscape. Found in almost every city in Turkey, these government-run institutions serve as affordable guesthouses for educators on the road and&mdash;since anyone is welcome if space is available&mdash;for those traveling on a teacher’s budget (in 2022 about 200 TL/person, breakfast ''kahvaltı'' included; WiFi and hot water available). For the most part, these guesthouses are drab affairs, 1970s-era concrete boxes usually painted in a shade of pink and found in some of the least interesting parts of town. However safety and cleanliness are never concerns. ===Agritourism=== [https://wwoofturkey.org/ ''TaTuTa''] (an acronym from the first syllables of ''Tarım-Turizm-Takas'': Agriculture-Tourism-Barter) is an [[agritourism]] project aiming to connect organic farmers with interested travellers, through an exchange of overnight farm stays in return for a lending hand in gardenwork. ===Camping and RV-camping=== [[File:A camping place.JPG|thumb|A campsite in Turkey]] There are many private estates dotting the whole coastline of Turkey, where the owners rent their property for campers. These '''campsites''', ''kamping'' in Turkish, have basic facilities such as tap water, toilets, tree shade (a particularly welcome treat during the scorching and fiercely sunny summers), and some provide electricity to each tent by individual wires. Camping in the cities and towns outside the campsites is usually frowned upon, so you should always ask the local administration (village chief ''muhtar'' and/or gendarme ''jandarma'' in villages, municipalities ''belediye'' and/or the local police ''polis'' in towns) if there is an acceptable spot for you to pitch your tent. Wild camping in the forest without permission is OK, unless the area is under environmental protection. Regardless of the conservational status, a campfire anywhere in forests apart from the designated fireplaces in recreational (read "picnic") areas is forbidden. '''Stores''' offering camping gear are hard to come across, usually along back alleys in towns (often the stores offering hunting equipment are your best bet) or in the underground floors of large shopping arcades. So, unless you are exactly sure you can obtain what you need at your destination, it's best to pack along your gear. In smaller stores in non-major towns, the price of most of what is on sale is pretty much [[Bargaining|negotiable]]—it is not uncommon for shop attendants to ask double or even more of what it would typically cost in another store in a neighbouring town for an item. Although a revival seems to have started in the 2020s, '''caravan/trailer parks''' are not as common as they once were; there remains only a few, if any, from the days hippies tramped the Turkish highways in their vans—perhaps the most famous one, the Ataköy caravan park, known amongst the RV-ers for its convenient location in Istanbul is long history. However, caravanners can stay overnight in numerous resting areas along the highways and motorways, many larger parking lots within the cities or virtually in any appropriate rural public space. Filling the water tanks and discharging wastewater seem to matter most. ===Booking.com=== The service to make reservations for Turkey is only available outside of Turkey. This is due to a tax struggle between the website and the government. So, you best book your accommodation before coming to Turkey. Otherwise, you can always use Tor or a VPN to get around this limitation. ==Learn== *'''Naile's Art Home''' is a marbling paper (''ebru'') gallery and workshop in [[Cappadocia]]. *'''[https://sanatkampi.com/en/ Kayaköy Art Camp]''', in [[Kayaköy]], a ghost town near Fethiye is offering art classes in summer, specializing on photography, painting, and sculpture. *'''Ottoman Turkish''' classes in are held in Adatepe, a bohemian village in the Northern Aegean near [[Altınoluk]]. You can also participate in '''[http://www.philosophyinassos.org/ philosophy classes]''' taking place every summer in nearby [[Assos]], carrying on the agora tradition of the ancient Med. *'''Glass workshops''' around Beykoz up on the Bosphorus in the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side]] of Istanbul, are offering one-day classes teaching how to make trinkets out of recycled glass. *There are many '''language schools''' where you can study Turkish in most of the larger cities. Ankara University affiliated ''[http://tomer.ankara.edu.tr/en/home-page/ Tömer]'' is one of the most popular language schools in Turkey and has branches in many cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir among others. *Many Turkish '''universities''' participate in pan-European and pan-Islamic '''student exchange''' programs (like Erasmus or Mevlana). Check with your own university and the Turkish one you intend to study at. *Many foreigners living in Istanbul support themselves by teaching English. Finding a good teaching job is usually easier with a well-recognized certificate like the ones listed below: **'''[http://www.iti-istanbul.com ITI Istanbul]''' in 4. Levent runs Cambridge University's CELTA and DELTA courses year-round. ==Work== Work as an English teacher is reasonably easy to stumble upon. ESL teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree and TESOL Certificate can expect to earn 800-2,500 TL (monthly) and will usually teach 20–35 hours in a week. Contracts will sometimes include accommodations, airfare, and health-care. Being that import-export is huge in Turkey, there are also many opportunities outside of teaching, though these are often much more difficult to find and require some legal work. You need to have a work permit to work in Turkey. The control over illegal workers have grown stricter in the past five years with the consequence of deportation, so take the work permit issue seriously. However, if you have your own company in Turkey you are allowed to "manage" it without having a work permit. Setting up what is known as an FDI (foreign direct investment) company is relatively straightforward, takes a few days and costs around 2,300 TL (April 2007). You don't need a Turkish partner, the company can be 100% foreign owned and requires a minimum of two people as shareholders. Running costs for a company average about 2,500 TL per year for a small to medium enterprise, less for an inactive company. Owning a company allows you to be treated as Turkish in respect of purchasing real estate and bypasses the need for military permission and allows you to complete a sale in one day if required. ==Stay safe== {{Warningbox|Because of the ongoing civil war in Syria, do not travel within 10 km of Turkey's border with that country. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey |lastedit=2020-09-01}} [[File:Falezlerden Antalya Konyaaltı Plajına doğru bir görünüm.jpg|thumb|Antalya beach]] Dial '''112''' to contact the police or the gendarme (a military-styled unit of the Interior Ministry responsible for rural safety) from any phone, free of charge. Upon entering some museums, hotels, metro stations, and almost all shopping malls, especially in larger cities, you will notice '''security checkpoints''' similar to those found in airports. Don't worry, this is the standard procedure in Turkey and does not imply an immediate danger of attack. These security screenings are also conducted in a much more relaxed way than the airports, so you will not have to remove your belt to avoid the alarm when walking through the metal detector. '''Carry your passport''' or other means of identification at all times. One may not be requested to show them for a long period, then all of a sudden a minibus is checked by the traffic police (or the military, particularly in Eastern Turkey), or one runs into an officer of the law with time on his hand, and one must show papers. Some government buildings may ask you to temporarily surrender your passport in return for equipment such as headphones for simultaneous translation, etc., and you may find your passport stored in an open box along with the locals ID cards which may be a little disconcerting. Hotels may request you to hand your passport in until you paid the bill, which puts you into an awkward situation. Referring to the police always made them hand the passport back, once the registration procedure was finalized. Showing a personal visiting card, one or two credit cards or knowing the address of a respectable hotel may solve the no-papers situation, but any self-respecting officer will tell you that you are in the wrong, and will be sorry next time. If treated politely however police and military can be quite friendly and even offer rides to the next city (no joke intended). If you intend to travel to [[Eastern_Anatolia|Eastern]] or [[Southeastern Anatolia]], stay ahead of the news. Although it offers many beautiful sights, the situation is far from secure due to '''ethnic strife''' and protests, sometimes resulting in violence. The region is far from a war zone, but take precaution when visiting this volatile place. The real risk of threat is not very big though, if you stick on major routes and follow common sense rules (such as avoiding demonstrations). ===Crime=== {{see also|Istanbul#Scams}} The large cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, are not immune to '''petty crime'''. Although petty crime is not especially directed towards tourists, by no means are they exceptions. Snatching, [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]], and mugging are the most common kinds of petty crime. The early 2000s installation of a camera network which watches the primary streets and squares has reduced the number of snatching and mugging incidents. Just like anywhere else, following common sense is recommended. Have your wallet and money in your front pockets instead of the back pockets, backpack or shoulder bag. Don't exhibit your camera or cellphone publicly for too long if it is a new and/or expensive model (they know what to take away, no one will bother to steal a ten-year-old cell phone as it would pay very little). The same goes for your wallet, if it looks swollen. Leave a wide berth and move away from the area quickly if you see two or more people suddenly begin to argue and fight as this may be a trick to attract your attention while another person relieves you of your valuables. Be alert, this often happens very quickly. Watch your belongings in crowded places and on public transport, especially on trams and urban buses. Avoid dark and desolate alleys at night. If you know you have to pass one at night, don't have excessive cash on you. Stay away from demonstrating crowds if the demonstration seems to be turning into an unpeaceful one. Also in resort towns, when going to the beach, don't take any valuable equipment along if there will be no one to take care of them while you are swimming. If you notice that your wallet has been stolen it is wise to check the nearest trash cans before reporting the loss to the police. Often the thieves in Turkey will drop the wallet into the trash to avoid being caught in possession of it and thus red-handed. Obviously it is highly likely that your money will no longer be in it, but there is a chance that your credit cards and papers will be. Have a read at the [[Istanbul#Scams|scams section of the Istanbul article]] to have an idea about what kinds of '''scams''' you may come across elsewhere in the country as in Istanbul. ===Driving and road safety=== You should drive defensively at all times and take every precaution while driving in Turkey. Drivers in Turkey routinely ignore traffic regulations, including driving through red lights and stop signs, and turning left from the far right lane; these driving practices cause frequent traffic accidents. Drivers who experience car troubles or accidents pull to the side of the road and turn on their emergency lights to warn other drivers, but many drivers place a large rock or a pile of rocks on the road about 10-15 m behind their vehicles instead of turning on emergency lights. You may not use a cell phone while driving. It is strictly prohibited by law. Driving rural roads at night, particularly during the summer harvest, be on the watch for '''unilluminated agricultural machinery''' which move slowly in the lane, and may not be visible until you are dangerously close. Most Turkish drivers do not respect pedestrian crossings, so be careful when '''crossing a street''', as mentioned in the [[Turkey#On foot|get around/on foot]] section. ===Animals=== The Turkish wilderness is home to both venomous and non-venomous '''snake''' (''yılan'') species. The [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern]] and especially [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] parts (even cities) of the country have large numbers of '''scorpions''' (''akrep''), so exercise caution if/when you are sleeping on open rooftops, which is common in the southeastern region in summer. If you are stung by one, seek urgent medical aid. As for wild mammals, the most dangerous ones are '''wolves''', '''bears''' and '''wild boars''', but attacks on humans are extremely rare. All of these animals live only in mountainous areas (of almost all regions) and your chance of sighting one is very low (except boars which are not so rare). Wolves and bears are unlikely to attack unless you follow or disturb them (or, particularly, their young) aggressively. However, in the mating season between November and January, boars are known to attack even with the slightest provocation. The biggest animal threat comes from '''stray dogs''' (or sheepdogs in rural areas). Don’t assume you will come across gangs of aggressive stray dogs next to the gate of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old_City#See|Hagia Sophia]] or the beach club however. They are mostly found in rural areas and the non-central parts of the cities. They are usually discreet and more afraid of you than you are of them. '''Rabies''' (''kuduz'') is endemic in Turkey (and most of the world) [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh4-Rabies.aspx], so anyone bitten by a dog or other carnivore should seek urgent treatment, despite what you may be told by your hotel or other well meaning strangers. Many stray dogs you’ll see in the cities bear plastic ear tags, indicating the dog was cleaned up, vaccinated (against rabies and a number of other diseases), sterilized, and then returned back to the streets as this is the most feasible humane treatment (compare with keeping them in a cage-like environment or putting them to sleep). The process is going on slowly but steadily, so it can be hoped the stray dog problem in Turkey will disappear in natural ways sometime in the future. ===Weather=== Most of Turkey has hot summers, with extremely hot summers in the southeastern interior, and while no part of Turkey is a desert, be extra careful when going to the south and southeast if you have never been in a hot-summer climate before. Take it easy on the first few days of your vacation. It’s always an excellent idea to put extra sunscreen on and avoid alcohol as you get used to the summer heat. However despite stereotypes, Turkey isn’t hot all year round. There are harsh winters in the central and especially eastern regions of the country and in the mountains, and the northern parts of Turkey (see [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Black_Sea_Turkey|Black Sea]] regions) have mild, maritime climates with warm but not hot summers. ===Natural disasters=== Much of Turkey is prone to [[earthquakes]]. ===Tourism Police=== There are "Tourism Police" sections of the police departments of [[Ankara]], [[Antalya]], [[Istanbul]] (in [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Sultanahmet]]), and [[Izmir]] providing help specifically for tourists, where travellers can report passport loss and theft or any other criminal activity, they may have become victims of. The staff is multilingual and will speak English, German, French, and Arabic. ==Stay healthy== Dial '''112''' from any telephone, anywhere, free of charge for an ambulance. '''Food safety''' - Food is generally free of parasitic or bacterial contamination, but be prudent anyway. Look at where local people are preferring to eat. Do not eat stuff that is sold outdoors, at least in summer and at least which local folk don’t eat. They can spoil fairly quickly without needed refrigeration. Wash thoroughly and/or peel fresh fruits and vegetables. They may be free of biological contaminants but their skin is probably heavily loaded with pesticides (unless you see the not-very-common certified organic produce marker on, of course). Food in western regions of the country is OK for (western) travellers for the most part, but the more east, south, and northeast you go, the more unaccustomed contents in the food you’ll come across, like goat or goose meat or hot/heavy spices. These contents may or may not cause [[Travellers' diarrhea|diarrhea]], but it is wise to have at least some anti-diarrhea medicine nearby, especially if you are going to travel to places a bit off-beaten-track. An antidiarrheal derived from the probiotic yeast ''Saccharomyces boulardii'' is commonly available over-the-counter from pharmacies under the brand name ''Reflor'', for about 80 TL as of 2022 for 10 powder packs. [[File:Anzer yaylası-2.JPG|thumb|250px|There is little reason to get paranoid about water safety in places like the Anzer Plateau, south of [[Rize]] — indeed locals in the Pontic highlands may be offended if you insistently ask around for bottled water]] '''[[Water|Water safety]]''' — Tap water, including that comes out of the mosque fountains (''şadırvan''), generally isn't pleasant to drink; it's often very chalky due to the climate and the underlying geology, and is almost always heavily chlorinated, yet no one guarantees it is safe enough for drinking due to possible deficits in the distribution network. So it is better to stick to bottled water, which is readily available and comes in varying sizes from 0.25 L plastic cups to 19 L office jars, with 0.5 L and 1.5 L being the most common. Chain stores always provide it cheaper than roadside kiosks, transportation venues or museum shops; a fair price in grocery stores in 2022 is the volume in litres multiplied by 3 (e.g. 1.50 TL for 0.5 L). Even so, if you can't resist the temptation to have a nicely chilled water from the next street vendor while walking down a baking pavement in a summer afternoon, always check the bottle has a label and the production details laser printed on the top or on the cap — otherwise you may just be about to drink tap water in a reused bottle. If you are going to be [[Outdoor life|outdoors]], seek local advice on fresh water availability. Narrow and rocky peninsulas (e.g., some sections of the [[Lycian Way]]) often lack water sources where you need them most to be. Lastly, it is great to be cautious about water, but don't take it to the level of paranoia — if water gushing out of a mountain spring or a village fountain looks and smells fine, it likely is. '''Hospitals''' – Both private and public hospitals (''hastane'') exist in Turkey. Private hospitals are run by associations, businesses, and private universities, and provide a similar comfort level to hotels. Public hospitals are run by the Ministry of Health and public universities. All mid-to-big size cities and major resort towns have private hospitals, multiple in many cities, but in a small town a public hospital is your best bet. Expect crowds and lines in public hospitals, except emergencies. You may also be denied entry to the public hospitals for non-emergency situations, or asked for upfront payment, if you don’t have a Turkish or travel insurance. Travel health insurance is highly recommended because the better private hospitals operate under the "user pays" principle and their rates are much inflated compared with the public hospitals. It's a judgement call whether to include air evacuation in the policy if you are going to visit remoter rural areas. In the city suburbs, there are usually also policlinics which can treat simpler illnesses or injuries. In the villages don't expect more than little clinics (''sağlık ocağı'', literally “health house”) which have a very limited supply and staff, though they can effectively treat simple ailments or ''may'' provide antibody against, for example, snake bite. On road signage, directions to hospitals are indicated by an "H" on dark blue [[File:Turkish road sign 84.jpg|20px]], whereas village clinics are shown with a red crescent sign [[File:Turkish road sign 85.jpg|20px]], the Turkish equivalent of the red cross. There is an emergency ward (''acil servis'') open 24 hours in every hospital. Suburban policlinics don’t have to provide one, but some of them are open 24-hr anyway. Village clinics do certainly have a much limited opening hours (generally 08:00 to sunset). Turkey (Istanbul and Antalya in particular) has become a popular [[medical tourism]] destination, particularly for cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants. Packages inclusive of treatment and vacation are available. '''Dentists''' – There are lots of private dentist offices in the cities, especially along the main streets. Look for the ''diş hekimi'' signs around, it won’t take long before you see one. Most dentists work on an appointment, although they may check or start the treatment on your turning up without an appointment if their schedule is okay. A simple treatment for a tooth decay costs about 40 TL on the average. Ordinary toothbrushes and pastes (both local and international brands) can be obtained from supermarkets. If you want something special, you may check out pharmacies. It is okay to brush teeth with tap water. '''Pharmacies''' - There are pharmacies (''eczane'' in Turkish) in all cities and many towns. Pharmacies are open 08:30-19:00, however every town has at least one drugstore on duty overnight (''nöbetçi eczane''), all other pharmacies in the town usually display its name, address and telephone numbers on their windows. Most basic drugs, including painkillers such as ''Aspirin'', are sold over the counter, although only in pharmacies. '''Mosquitoes''' - Keeping a [[Mosquitoes|mosquito]] repellent handy is a good idea. Although the risk of [[malaria]] anywhere in the country is long gone (except the southernmost areas near the Syrian border which used to have a very low level of risk until up to 1980s), mosquitoes can be annoying especially in coastal areas out of cities, including vacation towns at nights between June and September. In some towns, especially the ones near the deltas, mosquito population is so large that people desert the streets during the “mosquito raid” which occurs between the sunset and one hour after that. DEET-containing aerosol repellents (some are suitable to apply to the skin while others, the ones that are in tall tin cans are for making a room mosquito-free before going to bed, not to be applied onto skin, so choose what you buy wisely) can be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. There are also solid repellents coming in a tablet form which are used with their special devices indoors having an electricity socket. They release scentless chemicals into the air of the room which disturb the senses of mosquitoes and make them unable to “find” you. The tablets, together with their devices, can also be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. Beware! You shouldn’t touch those tablets with bare hands. '''Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever''' (''Kırım-Kongo kanamalı ateşi'' in Turkish, shortly ''KKKA'') is a serious viral disease and transmitted by a '''tick''' (''kene'') species. It can kill the infected person in a very short time, usually within three or four days. This disease has claimed more than 20 lives in Turkey within the past two years. The biggest risk is in the rural parts (''not'' urban centres) of [[Tokat]], [[Corum]], [[Yozgat]], [[Amasya]], and [[Sivas]] provinces, all situated in an area where disease-carrying tick thrives because of the area’s location between the humid climate of maritime Black Sea Region and arid climate of Central Anatolia. Authorities recommend to wear light coloured clothing which makes distinguishing a tick clinged to your body easier. It’s also recommended to wear long trousers rather than shorts if you plan to walk through dense and/or tall grass areas (the usual habitat for ticks). If you see a tick on your body or clothing, in '''no means try to pull it out''' since this may cause the tick’s head (and its mouth where it carries the virus) sticking inside your skin. Instead, go to the nearest hospital immediately to seek urgent expert aid. Being late to show up in hospital (and to diagnose) is number one killer in this disease. Symptoms are quite like that of flu and a number of other illnesses, so doctor should be informed about the possibility of CCHF and be shown the tick if possible. Coastal Black Sea Region, Marmara Region, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and East Anatolia are generally deemed free of this disease (and also free of the disease-carrying species of tick) with no casualties. But in the name of being cautious, you should head for the nearest hospital anyway if you are bitten by (most likely an innocent) tick. Also remember that if you should head for the danger zone described above, ticks are not active in winter. Their active period is April to October, so is the danger period. '''Public restrooms''' - Though many main squares and streets in the cities have a public restroom, if you cannot manage to find one, look for the nearest mosque, where you will see a public restroom in a corner of, or below its courtyard. Despite the fact that there is no shortage of cheap toilet papers anywhere in the country, however, you are unlikely to find toilet paper in almost any of the public restrooms (except lavatories of restaurants –including the road restaurants, hotels and most of the cafés and bars, of course). Instead, you are likely to find a bidet or a tap. (Don't be puzzled. That's because devout Muslims use water instead of paper to clean up and paper usually used as a dryer after cleaning.). So it is a good idea to have a roll of toilet paper in your backpack during your walkings for sightseeing. It is best to take your single roll of toilet paper from home or bathroom of the hotel you’re staying at, because the smallest size available in Turkey market is 4-rolls per package (8-rolls per package being the commonest) which would last very long (actually longer than your trip, unless you will do all the road down to India overland). It isn’t expensive but it takes unnecessary backpack space, or unnecessary landfill space if you won’t use it liberally and won’t take the unused rolls back to home as an unusual souvenir from Turkey. In the better places on the road in the country there are rest rooms that are maintained and an attendant ready to collect 1 TL from the tourist for the privilege of using one. Restroom is ''tuvalet'' in colloquial Turkish, though you’ll more likely to see ''WC'' signs, complete with diagrams and doors signed ''Bay'' or ''Bayan'' (respectively "men" and "women"). '''Menstrual products''' – Different types and designs of disposable pads are widely available. Look around in the supermarkets. However, Turkish women prefer tampons much less than European women do, so they are rarer. They are available only in some of the pharmacies. '''Hamam''' - If you haven't been to one, you've missed one of life's great experiences and never been clean. You can catch your inner peace with history and water in a bath (hamam). See hamams in [[Istanbul#Hamams|Istanbul]]. ==Respect== [[File:SANTA SOFIA AYASOFIA ISTAMBUL - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Inside Hagia Sofia, [[Istanbul]]]] ===Things to do=== Turks are a very friendly, polite and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. * When you are invited into a Turkish home, make sure to bring them a gift. Anything is fine from flowers to chocolate and indeed something representative from your country (but not wine and other alcoholic beverages if you are about to meet the host or if you do not know them well enough, as many Turks, for religious reasons or not, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and that is why it would be considered inappropriate as a gift). When you arrive at the house take off your shoes just outside or immediately inside the door, unless the owner explicitly allows you to keep them on. Even then, it might be more polite to remove your shoes. And if you really want their respect, thank your host for the invitation and compliment them. When inside the house, don't ask for anything for they will surely offer it. The host will make sure to make you feel at home, so don't take advantage of their kindness. * People in Turkey respect elderly people, so in a bus, tram, subway and in other forms of public transportation, young(er) people will always offer you a place to sit if you are an old(er) person as well as a handicapped person or a pregnant woman or have children with you. * It is respectful to bend slightly (not a complete bow) when greeting someone older or in a position of authority. * Try to use some Turkish phrases. They will be complimentary if you try, and there is no reason to be embarrassed. They realize that Turkish is very difficult for foreigners and won't scoff at all at your mistakes; on the contrary, they will be delighted at you for trying it, even if they may not always be able to understand your pronunciation! * Showing up late to a social gathering or a party isn't rude, but it is important to be on time for business appointments and other formal situations. ===Things to avoid=== Turkish people understand that visitors are usually not aware of Turkish culture and customs, and tend to be tolerant of blunders in this regard by foreigners. There are, however, some which will meet with universal disapproval, and these should be avoided at all costs: '''Politics:''' * It is '''illegal''' to "insult Turkishness", i.e. criticising the country, the government, or national heroes. You don't have to speak about how great Ataturk is, or praise the country excessively; just be polite and there will be no problems. * Don't mention the [[Armenian Genocide remembrance|Armenian Genocide]], Kurdish separatism or the Cyprus problem. These are extremely sensitive topics and are definitely to be avoided. Turkish society has a highly emotional approach to these issues. In particular, some statements about the Armenian Genocide, including referring to it as a genocide, are '''illegal''' in Turkey. '''Symbols''' * Be respectful of the Turkish anthem. Do not mock or mimic the Turkish anthem, as Turks are extremely proud and sensitive of their national symbols, and will be very offended. * Be respectful of the Turkish flag. Don't put it on places where people sit or stand, don't drag it, don't wrinkle it, don't contaminate it, don't use it as a dress or uniform. Not only will Turks be very offended, furthermore the desecration of the Turkish flag is a punishable offence. The flag is extremely important and well respected in Turkey. *Despite misconceptions, Turkey isn’t Greek, Iranian or Arab. Comparing Turkey to those countries is very frustrating and offensive to locals due to political and cultural differences. '''Religion:''' * Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, and although you will see varying degrees of Islamic practice in Turkey, with many Turks subscribing to a liberal form of Islam, it is extremely rude to insult or mock its traditions or, for example, mimic the azan (call to prayer). During Ramadan, it is disrespectful to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during daytime. If you are a non-Muslim and wish to eat, doing that in your hotel room is fine. However, Ramadan etiquette is quite relaxed especially in the tourist areas and international areas of big cities. '''Social custom and etiquette breaches:''' * Don't try to shake hands with a devout Muslim (wearing a headscarf) woman unless she offers her hand first, and with a devout Muslim (often recognizable with a cap and beard) man unless he offers his hand first. * Don't blow your nose during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Don't pick your teeth during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Do not put your feet up while sitting and try not to show the bottom of your feet to someone. This is considered rude. * Don't point with your finger at someone, even discreetly. This is considered rude. * Don't chew gum while having a conversation or during public occasions. This is considered extremely rude. * Public drunkenness (especially the loud and obnoxious variety) is definitely not appreciated and is frowned upon, especially in more conservative areas of the country. Drunken tourists may also attract the attention of pickpockets. However what is absolutely not tolerated with drunkenness especially by the police, if it is accompanied with physical aggressiveness towards other people, this may result with a fine and if this is repeated a heavier fine and/or a visit to the police station may result (if you are tourist, deportation from the country can result). * Certain gestures common in Western Europe are considered rude expressions in Turkey. People tend to be tolerant if they can see you are a foreigner. They know you are probably doing it subconsciously, but if you take the time to keep these in mind, you won’t have any misunderstandings. Making an ‘O’ with your thumb and forefinger (as if to say “OK!”) is rude because you are making the gesture for a hole - which has connotations referring to homosexuality in the Turkish psyche. Avoid clicking your tongue. Some people do this subconsciously at the beginning of a sentence. It is a gesture of dismissal. Also the "got your nose" gesture which is made by making a fist and putting your thumb between your forefinger and the middle finger is considered the equivalent of the middle finger in Turkey. ===Other things to watch for=== * Public displays of affection in larger cities and tourist resorts are tolerated but might invite unnecessary stares from the public. In more rural areas it is frowned upon and is to be avoided. Gay and lesbian travelers should avoid any outward signs of affection, as this will definitely invite unnecessary stares from the public. However overt displays of affection regardless of sexual orientation is regarded as inappropriate. * Avoid shouting or talking loudly in public. Talking loudly is generally considered rude, especially on public transportation. Talking on a mobile phone on public transportation is not considered rude but normal, unless the conversation is too "private". * It's not so common for Turks to smile. Avoid smiling at a stranger, because if you do they most likely will not respond in kind and they will regard you either as odd. Smiling in Turkey towards strangers in public is not done and might be considered inappropriate. Smiling is traditionally reserved for family and friends; smiling at a stranger might be considered weird, as if you were making fun of them and there was something wrong with their clothes or hair. ===Mosques=== [[File:In Turkish mosque.jpg|thumb|Praying in a mosque in Antalya]] Because of religious traditions, all women are required to wear head scarves and not to wear miniskirts or shorts upon entering a mosque (or a church or synagogue). The same goes for the tombs of Islamic saints, too, if the tomb is not called a museum. If you don’t have a shawl or a scarf to put on your head, you can borrow one at the entrance. However wearing-a-scarf rule is somewhat relaxed, especially in big mosques of Istanbul in which tourists are common. In such mosques, no one is warned about their clothes, or because of their lack of head scarves. Even if you’d have to wear a head scarf, no need to worry about how head scarves can be worn properly, just put it onto the crown of your head (you may wrap it under your chin or behind your neck, lest it slip), that will be excessively adequate. Also, men are required to wear trousers, not shorts, upon entering a mosque (or church or synagogue), however nowadays no one is warned about their clothes (at least in big cities). You may find when entering a mosque in more rural areas you will be expected to follow all traditional procedures. During the prayer time, worshippers choose to line in the front rows of the mosques, at such a time stay behind and try not to be noisy. During the Friday noon prayer, which is the most attended, you might be asked to leave the mosque, don’t take it personally, it is because the mosque will be very crowded, there just won’t be enough room for both the worshippers and the sightseers. You will be able to enter back as soon as worshippers are out of the gate. Unlike some other Middle Eastern cultures, eating, drinking, smoking (which is strictly banned), talking or laughing loudly, sleeping or just lying, even sitting on the ground inside mosques is frowned upon in Turkish culture. Public displays of affection are definitely taboo. All shoes should be removed before entering any mosque. There are shoes desks inside the mosques, though you can choose to hold them in your hand (a plastic bag which would be used only for this purpose would help) during your visit. Some mosques have safeboxes with a lock instead of shoe desks. Although there are official opening hours, which are typically shorter than what the mosque is actually open, at the entrances of the most sightseen mosques, they don’t really mean anything. You can visit a mosque as long as its gates are open. Despite the odd tourists who do not conform to the dress code, it is best to dress conservatively and to follow all traditional procedures when entering mosques, tombs and other places of worship, not only because it is required but also as a sign of respect. ===Gay and lesbian travellers=== Turkey is considered to be quite safe for gay and lesbian travellers, and violence against homosexuals is quite rare. There are no laws against homosexuality in Turkey, but same-sex relationships are not recognized by the government or accepted by society. Revealing your sexual orientation openly is very likely to draw stares and whispers. Turkey is more conservative on LGBT matters than most of Europe, though more liberal than the Arab countries. Despite stereotypes, not everyone is homophobic, however be more cautious outside big cities and holiday resorts. ==Connect== ===Power=== All buses have USB socket to charge your phone. If you want to conserve battery power, take two USB cables and charge both your phone and a power bank. ===Emergency=== As of 2021, all emergency services can be contacted by the phone number '''[https://www.112.gov.tr/ 112]''', free of charge, from any phone without inserting a calling/sim card. In case you get connected to the odd exchange in which the unified number doesn't work yet, dial '''112''' for an ambulance, '''110''' for fire department, '''155''' for police, '''156''' for gendarme (a military-styled unit for rural safety), and '''177''' for reporting forest fires. ===Telephone=== {{Infobox|Your phone may be blocked if you use an unregistered local SIM card |Foreign mobile phones without IMEI registration will be blocked after 120 days. This only happens if you use a Turkish SIM card. Phones with a foreign SIM card aren't affected by the blockage. [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registering_mobile_phones_in_turkey.html This website] explains how you can register your mobile phone in Turkey. }} While not as common as they used to be, '''public pay phones''' can still be found at the sides of central squares and major streets in towns and cities and around post offices (''PTT''), especially around their outer walls. With the phase-out of old magnetic cards, public phones now operate with chip ''telekom'' cards which are available in 30, 60 or 120 units and can be obtained at post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. (However emergency numbers can be called without card or anything from these phones.) You can also use your credit card on these phones, though it may not work in the off chance. All phones in the booths have Turkish and English instructions and menus, many also have German and French in addition. There are also telephones available in some kiosks and shops where you pay cash after your call. To spot these, look for ''kontürlü telefon'' signs. These telephones are more expensive than the ones at the booths, though. It is estimated that approximately 98% of the population of Turkey lives within the coverage areas of Turkey’s three '''cell phone''' line providers, and virtually everybody has one. Line providers from most countries have roaming agreements with one or more of these companies. Pre-paid mobile phone SIM cards can be purchased for 20–50 TL. These can be purchased at the airport on arrival or from the many outlets in Istanbul and other large cities. Providers include Vodafone. Here is a quick list of '''area codes''' for some major cities and towns of importance to tourists: {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''212'''&mdash;[[Istanbul]]-[[Istanbul/European Side|European Side]] * '''216'''&mdash;[[Istanbul/Asian Side|Istanbul-Asian Side]], and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] * '''224'''&mdash;[[Bursa]], and [[Uludağ]] * '''232'''&mdash;[[Izmir]], and [[Çeşme]] * '''242'''&mdash;[[Antalya]], [[Alanya]], [[Kemer]], and [[Kaş]] * '''252'''&mdash;[[Muğla]], [[Bodrum]], [[Marmaris]], and [[Fethiye]] * '''256'''&mdash;[[Aydın]], and [[Kusadasi|Kuşadası]] | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''258'''&mdash;[[Denizli]], and [[Pamukkale]] * '''286'''&mdash;[[Çanakkale]], and [[Gallipoli]] * '''312'''&mdash;[[Ankara]] * '''332'''&mdash;[[Konya]] * '''384'''&mdash;[[Nevsehir|Nevşehir]], and most of [[Cappadocia]] (though a few well-known Cappadocian towns which are parts of [[Aksaray Province]] have '''382''' as their area code) |} Area codes are used when calling from a mobile phone or from outside the area. Prefix the code with "0" when not using the country code, such as when calling from a landline elsewhere in the country. Mobile phones have numbers starting with 5xx instead of the area code. This code is always used, also when dialing locally or from a phone with the same prefix. Numbers starting with '''0800''' are pay-free, whereas the ones starting with '''0900''' are high-fee services. 7-digit numbers starting with '''444''' (mainly used by companies) are charged as local calls wherever they are dialed in Turkey. Dial '''00''' prior to country code for '''international calls''' from Turkey. When calling into Turkey, the country code that should prefix city code and phone number is '''90'''. ===Post=== [[File:Main Post Office, Istanbul.jpg|thumb|The Grand Post Office in Istanbul]] '''Post offices''' are recognizable by their yellow and black ''PTT'' signs. Letters and cards should be taken to a post office since the postboxes on the streets are rare (and there is no guarantee that they are emptied at all, even if you spot one). Nevertheless, Turkish Post (PTT) prints some beautiful stamps. '''Postage''' for cards and letters costs 1.60 TL for domestic shipments, and 3.70 TL for international shipments, [http://ptt.gov.tr/sx/ptt/docs/file/tariffs/posta_ucretleri_tarifesi020117.pdf PTT website for rates]. Main post offices in cities are open 08:30-20:30, whereas post offices in towns and smaller post offices in cities are usually open 08:30-17:30. '''''Poste restante'''''/general delivery letters should be sent to an address in the format of: official full name of the addressee (because the receiver will be asked for an ID card, passport or anything that can prove he or she is proper recipient) + ''POSTRESTANT'' + name of the quarter/neighbourhood/district if in a city where there is more than one post office or name of the town where the post office is and the postal code (if known, not obligatory, generally available at the entrance or on the interior walls of the post office) and the name of the province in which the quarter/town of the post office is located. The receiver has to pay 0.50 TL upon receipt of mail. ===Internet=== Although not as widespread as they used to be in the last decade '''''internet cafes''''' or ''net cafes'' are still available in reasonable numbers in cities and towns. In fact, any major town has at least one. All of them have good DSL connections, and price for connection is about more or less 1.50 TL/hr. Most, if not all, of these internet-cafés also have CD writers which are available for anyone who makes an additional payment. * [http://www.turkcell.com.tr Turkcell], the largest mobile operator. Sells 2 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB mobile internet for 22 Tl, 28 TL, and 32 TL respectively, [https://bireysel.turktelekom.com.tr/mobil/sayfalar/ana-sayfa.aspx including some minutes and SMS]. * [http://www.vodafone.com.tr Vodafone] * [https://www.turktelekom.com.tr Türk Telekom], formerly called Avea ====Censorship==== Some webpages are blocked by court order. Most internet cafés get around these blocks by tricks on their proxy settings. Wikivoyage is '''not''' blocked as of 2021 but if you can, download offline versions of the most relevant guides before your trip, either via PDF or by using [https://osmand.net/ Osmand], with which you get all guides of Wikivoyage in one download (only for Android). You can also use a VPN or Tor to bypass the blocks. The feature "Secure Wi-Fi" is usable for free on mobile devices. ===Wi-Fi=== * Every '''hotel''' has their own Wi-Fi. Some hotels do have trouble with their network setup or the connection due to the historical location however at the least you will have free Wi-Fi at your hotel. All you have to do is to learn the Wi-Fi password to access the internet. * Every '''café, bistro, restaurant''' share their internet with their guests. Even the small restaurants now have internet access. Stability and speed depend on where you are and what kind of café, bistro or restaurant you are in. Starbucks, Nero, etc., typically have stable Wi-Fi unless very crowded. If you are in a Starbucks all you have to do is connect your device (SSID should be TTNET or DorukNet, and if you are in Nero DorukNet) and fill out some basic information for verification that you have to fill. After that, you are ready to go. And if you are in the other restaurant or cafés you can just ask to your waiter to get SSID and Password and after that you are ready to go. * Free '''public Wi-Fi''' is offered by the Municipality of Istanbul in most common city centers and squares. All you have to do is (when you near of one of these centers of course) register your id via your cell phone and you will get an access password. * You can '''rent a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot''' during your stay in Turkey. It works based on 3G connection in the whole country, and you can connect up to 10 devices at the same time. These pocket-sized devices can be easily booked online. There are plenty of international companies that rent a mobile hotspot. A well known one is [https://www.rentnconnect.com/ Rent'n Connect]. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|39|36|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|Middle East}} f4lqr6u4horqot2uln12ff6ec5ons27 4492004 4492002 2022-07-28T23:25:41Z Vidimian 1815 /* Things to avoid */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turkey banner Suleymaniye Mosque.jpg|caption=From the courtyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul}} {{otheruses}} [http://www.goturkey.com/ '''Turkey'''] ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], and officially: ''Türkiye'') is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic — but with a twist" destination for many: a great deal of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea. From the dome-and-minaret filled skyline of [[Istanbul]] to the ancient ruins alongside the [[Aegean Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|southern]] coasts, heavily indented against a craggy backdrop in [[Lycia]] and wide and sunny in [[Pamphylia]], to the cold and remote mountains of the [[Eastern Anatolia|East]], Turkey offers a wealth of destinations. Crazy "foam parties" in [[Bodrum]] running wild find their place with the Middle Eastern-flavoured cities of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the same country. The lush and misty mountains of the [[Eastern Karadeniz|Eastern Black Sea]] are only a few hours away from the vast steppe landscapes of [[Central Anatolia]]. So there is something for everyone's taste — whether they are travelling on an extreme budget by hitchhiking or by a multi-million yacht. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Turkey regions map.png | regionmapsize=560px | region1name=[[Aegean Turkey]] | region1color=#a1a4c1 | region1description=Greek and Roman ruins between the azure sea on one side and silvery olive groves on the other | region2name=[[Black Sea Turkey]] | region2color=#9eccb1 | region2description=Heavily forested mountains offering great outdoor sports such as trekking and rafting | region3name=[[Central Anatolia]] | region3color=#ceb881 | region3description=Tree-poor central steppes with the national capital, Hittite and Phrygian ruins, and moon-like Cappadocia | region4name=[[Eastern Anatolia]] | region4color=#c0ce98 | region4description=High and mountainous eastern part with harsh winters. Caucasian, especially Armenian and Kurdish, influences mix with the Turkish here, giving rise to a unique culture | region5name=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]] | region5color=#b59bb2 | region5description=The most urbanized region with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments in some of the country's greatest cities | region6name=[[Mediterranean Turkey]] | region6color=#cba88b | region6description=Mountains clad with pine woods ascending right from the heavily-indented coastline of the crystal clear sea | region7name=[[Southeastern Anatolia]] | region7color=#beb588 | region7description=Semi-arid part of the country marks the northern extent of the [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Fertile Crescent]] and is home to ''very'' ancient ruins, historic cities, bazaars with a local flair, and last but not least Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known megaliths. Primarily Kurdish inhabited. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#a1a4c1|title=[[Aegean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155564}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#9eccb1|title=[[Black Sea Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155533}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ceb881|title=[[Central Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155526}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c0ce98|title=[[Eastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155542}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b59bb2|title=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]]|wikidata=Q155583}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cba88b|title=[[Mediterranean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155552}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#beb588|title=[[Southeastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155638}} ==Cities== <!-- This is meant to be a representative list of no more than NINE cities. If you feel that there should be a change of cities displayed in this list, please discuss your proposal first on the talk page. --> * {{Marker|type=city |lat=39.956 | long=32.854 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ankara]] |image=|wikidata=Q3640 }} — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.911 | long=30.690 |zoom=12 |name=[[Antalya]] |image=|wikidata=Q6487 }} — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.038 | long=27.420 |zoom=12 |name=[[Bodrum]] |image=|wikidata=Q172267 }} — a trendy coastal town in Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.677 | long=26.564 |zoom=12 |name=[[Edirne]] |image=|wikidata=Q43387 }} — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.018 | long=28.970 |zoom=12 |name=[[Istanbul]] |image=|wikidata=Q406 }} — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.415 | long=27.144 |zoom=12 |name=[[Izmir]] |image=|wikidata=Q35997 }} — Turkey's third largest city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.872 | long=32.492 |zoom=12 |name=[[Konya]] |image=|wikidata=Q79857 }} — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.0063 | long=39.7258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon]] |image=|wikidata=Q45301 }} — the wonderful Sumela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.161 | long=38.792 |zoom=12 |name=[[Urfa]] |image=|wikidata=Q133118 }} — a city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Assyrian cultures mingle ==Other destinations== [[File:Ölüdeniz on the Turquoise Coast, Turkey.jpg|thumb|Over the turquoise waters in [[Ölüdeniz]]]] * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.508613 | long=43.572205 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ani]] |image=|wikidata=Q546010 }} — the impressive ruins of the medieval Armenian capital, known as the city of a thousand churches * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=38.6583 | long=34.8536 |zoom=12 |name=[[Cappadocia]] |image=|wikidata=Q217265 }} — an area in the central highlands best known for its unique moon-like landscape (the "fairy chimneys"), underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9419 | long=27.3415 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ephesus]] |image=|wikidata=Q47611 }} — the well-preserved ruins of a Graeco-Roman city on the west coast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.367222 | long=26.455000 |zoom=12 |name=[[Gallipoli]] |image=|wikidata=Q192860 }} — the site of the 1915 ''Anzac'' landing and many WWI memorials * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.7833 | long=38.6167 |zoom=12 |name=[[Kahta|Mount Nemrut]] |image=|wikidata=Q375432 }} — a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage site]] with ancient statues on its summit, affording a great panorama of its rugged surroundings * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=36.5503 | long=29.1223 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ölüdeniz]] |image=|wikidata=Q1344290 }} — the incomparable postcard beauty of the "Blue Lagoon", perhaps the most iconic beach of Turkey * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9272 | long=29.1258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Pamukkale]] |image=|wikidata=Q232734 }} — "the Cotton Castle", a white world of travertines cascading down in a series of shallow pools filled with thermal waters * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.6864 | long=39.6542 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon#Sümela Monastery|Sümela]] |image=|wikidata=Q1419157}} — a stunning monastery clinging on cliffs; a must-see on any trip to the northeast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.069444 | long=29.221389 |zoom=12 |name=[[Uludağ]] |image=|wikidata=Q925688 }} — a national park featuring school textbook belts of different types of forests varying with altitude, and the major winter sports resort of the country ==Understand== {{quickbar| location= LocationTurkey.png}} [[File:Mustafa Kemal Ataturk looking through a train window over Turkish flag.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]] ===History=== {{Seealso|Hittites|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Byzantine Empire|Ottoman Empire}} There is evidence that the bed of the Black Sea was once an inhabited plain before it was flooded in prehistoric times by rising sea levels. Mount Ararat (''Ağrı Dağı''), at 5,165 m, is Turkey's highest point and the legendary landing place of Noah's Ark on the far eastern edge of the country. The area that is now Turkey has been part of many of the world's greatest empires throughout history. The city of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]], famously destroyed by the [[Greece|Greeks]] in Homer's ''Illiad'', has always been associated with the entrance to the Dardanelles strait in northwestern Anatolia. Subsequently, the area was to become part of the Roman Empire, and subsequently, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the Roman Empire split into two, with the city of Constantinople (now [[Istanbul]]) as the regional capital, as well as the Eastern Roman capital after the split. The [[Ottoman Empire]] subsequently defeated the Eastern Roman Empire, and dominated the eastern Mediterranean, until its defeat by the Allies in [[World War I]]. The Turkish Republic (''Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'') was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats and instigated many other radical reforms to rapidly modernise the state. Changing from Arabic script to the 29-letter Turkish alphabet, based on the Roman alphabet, was one of many personal initiatives of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Atatürk continues to be revered, and you can see his face gazing down on you or up into the distance in a fatherly, visionary or determined manner in many, many places around Turkey. Atatürk died in 1938 and was succeeded by his right-hand man, İsmet İnönü, who had been the first prime minister of the new republic. It was Inönü that boosted the cult of personality around Atatürk and who led Turkey for a longer time than his larger-than-life predecessor. Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and became a member of NATO in 1952. In 2022, the Government of Turkey began using the Turkish spelling of the country's name, Türkiye, as the name of the country in English. ===Geography=== Turkey occupies a landmass just over {{km2|750,000}}, more than double that of Germany and slightly more than Texas. In terms of the variety of terrain and particularly the diversity of its plant life, Turkey exhibits the characteristics of a small continent. There are, for example, some 10,000 plant species in the country (compared with some 13,000 in all of Europe) — one in three of which is endemic to Turkey. Indeed, there are more native plant species within Istanbul city limits (2,000) than in the whole of the United Kingdom. While many people know of Turkey's rich archaeological heritage, it possesses an equally valuable array of ecosystems — peat bogs, heathlands, steppes, and coastal plains. Turkey possesses many forests (about a quarter of the land) but, as importantly, some half of the country is a semi-natural landscape that has not been entirely remodelled by man. ===Culture=== While it may sound like a tourism brochure cliché, Turkey is really a curious mix of the west and the east — you may swear you were in a [[Balkans|Balkan]] country or in [[Greece]] when in the [[Marmara (region)|northwestern]] and [[Aegean Turkey|western]] parts of the country (except that Byzantine-influenced churches are substituted with equally Byzantine-influenced mosques), which are indeed partly inhabited by people originating from the Balkan countries, arriving in waves during the turmoil before, during, and after [[World War I]], while the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] reaches of the country exhibit little if any cultural differences from Turkey's [[Middle East|southern and eastern neighbours]]. Influences from the [[Caucasus]] add to the mix in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|northeast]]. It can be simply put that Turkey is the most oriental of the western nations, or, depending on the point of view, the most occidental of the eastern nations. Perhaps one thing common to all of the country is '''[[Islam]]''', the faith of the bulk of the population. However, interpretation of it varies vastly across the country: many people in the northwestern and western coasts are fairly liberal about the religion (being nominal Muslims sometimes to the point of being irreligious), while the folk of the [[Central Anatolia|central steppes]] and the [[Eastern Anatolia|east]] are far more conservative (don't expect to find a [[Saudi Arabia]] or an [[Afghanistan]] even there, though). The rest of the country falls somewhere in between, with the coastal regions being relatively liberal while the inland regions are relatively conservative as a general rule. The largest '''religious minority''' in the country are the Alevites, who constitute up to 20% of the population and subscribe to a form of Islam closer to that of the Shiite version, and whose rituals draw heavily from the shamanistic ceremonies of ancient Turks. The other religious minorities (the Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Jews, Syriac Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholics, the latter of whom mainly settled in Turkey within the last 500 years from Western European countries) were once numerous across the country, but are now mostly confined to the large cities of [[Istanbul]] and [[Izmir]], or parts of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the case of the Syriac Oriental Orthodox. Despite its large Muslim majority population, Turkey officially remains a secular country, with no declared state religion. ===Holidays=== There are several holidays that can cause delays in travel, traffic congestion, booked up accommodations and crowded venues. Banks, offices and businesses are closed during official holidays and traffic intensifies during all of the following holidays so do your research before you visit. Do not be put off by these holidays, it is not that difficult and often quite interesting to travel during Turkish holidays; plan ahead as much as possible. ====Official holidays==== * 1 January: New Year's Day (''Yılbaşı'') * 23 April: National Sovereignty and Children's Day (''Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı'') &mdash; the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly rallies, Turkish flags and Atatürk portraits everywhere, all modes of travel busy * 1 May: Labour and Solidarity Day (''Emek ve Dayanışma Günü'', also unofficially known as ''İşçi Bayramı'', i.e. Worker's Day) was long banned as a holiday for almost 40 years and only restarted as a national holiday in 2009 because in years past it usually degenerated into violence. Don't get caught in the middle of a May Day parade or gathering. * 19 May: Atatürk Commemoration and Youth & Sports Holiday (''Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı'') &mdash; the arrival of Atatürk in [[Samsun]], and the beginning of the War of Independence * 30 August: Victory Day (''Zafer Bayramı'') &mdash; Celebration of the end of the war for Turkish Independence over invasion forces. A big Armed Forces day and display of military might by huge military parades. * 29 October: Republic Day (''Cumhuriyet Bayramı'' or ''Yirmi dokuz Ekim'') is the anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic. If it falls on a Thursday for example, Friday and the weekend should be considered in your travel plans. October 29 is the official end of the tourist season in many resorts in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] and usually, there is a huge celebration at the town squares. * 10 November, 09:05 &mdash; Traffic usually stops and sirens blare for two minutes starting at 09:05, the time when Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, died in [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Dolmabahçe Palace]] in [[Istanbul]] in 1938. That moment in time is officially observed throughout the country but businesses and official places are not closed for the day. However, do not be surprised if you are on the street, you hear a loud boom and all of a sudden people and traffic stop on the sidewalks and streets for a moment of silence in observance of this event. ====Religious holidays==== {{ramadandates}} '''Ramadan''' (''Ramazan'' in Turkish) is a month-long time of fasting, prayer and celebration during which pious Muslims neither drink nor eat anything, even water, from sun up to sun down. Businesses, banks and official places are not closed during this time. In some parts of Turkey, such as most of [[Central Anatolia|inland]] and [[Eastern Anatolia|eastern]] locations as locals are more conservative than people in the rest of the country, it is considered to be bad taste to eat snacks or drink sodas in front of locals in public places or transport&mdash; to be completely on the safe side, watch how local folk act&mdash; but restaurants are usually open and it is no problem to eat in them as usual, though some restaurant owners use it as an opportunity for a much-needed vacation (or renovation) and shut their business completely for 30 days. However, you will unlikely see any closed establishment in big cities, central parts of the cities, and touristy towns of [[Aegean_Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern Turkey]]. At sunset, call for prayer and a cannon boom, fasting observers immediately sit down for ''iftar'', their first meal of the day. Banks, businesses and official places are not closed during this time. '''During Ramadan''', many city councils set up tent-like structures in the major squares of the cities that are for the needy, those in poverty or the elderly or handicapped, and are also served for passers-by, with warm meals during the sunset (''iftar''), free of charge (much like soup kitchens, but instead serving full meals). ''Iftar'' is a form of charity that is very rewarding especially when feeding someone who is needy. It was first practised by the Prophet Muhammad during the advent of Islam, for that purpose. Visitors are welcome to join but do not take advantage of it during the entire fasting period, just because it is free of charge. Immediately following ''Ramazan'' is the '''Eid-ul Fitr''', or the three-day national holiday of ''Ramazan Bayramı'', also called ''Şeker Bayramı'' (i.e. "Sugar" or more precisely "Candy Festival") during which banks, offices and businesses are closed and travel will be heavy. However, many restaurants, cafés and bars will be open. ''Kurban Bayrami'' (pronounced ''koor-BAHN bahy-rah-muh'') in Turkish, ('''Eid el-Adha''' in Arabic) or sacrifice holiday is the most important Islamic religious festival of the year. It lasts for several days and is a public holiday in Turkey. Almost everything will be closed during that time (many restaurants, cafes, bars and some small shops will be open). ''Kurban Bayrami'' is also the time of the '''annual pilgrimage ([[Hajj]]) to Mecca''', so both domestic and international travel is intense in Turkey at this time. If you are in smaller towns or villages you may even observe an animal, usually a goat but sometimes a cow, being slaughtered in a public place. The Turkish government has cracked down on these unofficial slaughterings so it is not as common as it once was. The dates of these religious festivals change according to the Muslim lunar calendar and thus occur 10-11 days (the exact difference between Gregorian and Lunar calendars is 10 days and 21 hr) earlier each year. According to this, * ''Şeker/Ramazan Bayramı'' * ''Kurban Bayramı'' continues for four days During both religious holidays, many cities provide '''public transport for free''' (this does not include privately owned minibuses, ''dolmuş''es, taxis, or inter-city buses). This depends on the place and time. For example, [[Istanbul]]'s public transport authority has provided free transport in Eid-ul Fitr, but not in Eid-ul Adhawhen its passengers had to pay a discounted rate. For some years, it was all free on both holidays, while in some others there was no discount at all. To be sure, check whether other passengers use a ticket/token or not. ===Climate=== The climate in Turkey is often (rather simplistically) described as Mediterranean, and this brings to mind the imagery of sunny, hot summers and warm seas. The reality is a bit more complicated than this, however. While most of the southern and western coasts of Turkey fit this description quite well, most of Turkey does not. In fact, the northern coasts are rainy enough to feature temperate rainforests, with the lush Euxine-Colchic forests stretching all the way from northern Istanbul (see [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Belgrad Forest]]) to Georgia. Meanwhile, the continental inland regions, especially in the east, can get ''brutally'' cold with temperatures approaching -40°C during the coldest nights of winter. Keeping this information in mind, it is very important to plan accordingly. ==== Black Sea coast ==== Areas on the Black Sea coastline experience an oceanic climate, similar to Western Europe, albeit the Black Sea coastline is quite a bit rainier. Summers are warm, but they feature regular heavy showers and therefore risk of floods and mudslides. Winter ranges from mild to cold but is generally chilly with lengthy periods of rain and brief breaks of sunshine. Snow in the region is occasional and falls most winters. Watch out if you decide to climb the mountains, they can feature intense snowfalls. ==== Marmara region ==== Areas on the coast of the Marmara Sea, including Istanbul, have an oceanic climate as well, however it might be more accurate to call it a dry-summer oceanic climate, similar to areas like the Pacific Northwest. Marmara's winters are possibly the hardest vacation sales pitch in the country, except perhaps continental locations in Eastern Turkey. While not brutally cold by any means, it is utterly miserable, as it experiences -although most locals might find the term suffers through more accurate- almost 20 days of rain a month. Summers are very warm in Istanbul and hot in southern Marmara, but unlike the Black Sea region, all of the region is relatively less rainy during summer, nevertheless with high levels of humidity. Snow in this region is occasional, but falls every winter, and is likely to affect road conditions, especially in relatively highland locations. ==== Aegean and Mediterranean coasts ==== Areas on the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines have a typical Mediterranean climate, similar to the Central Valley in California, Adelaide in Australia, and of course the rest of the Mediterranean Basin. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 35°C very regularly. Winters are mild with occasional rainstorms, which can get quite heavy. Snow in this region is rare, except in Gallipoli, where a few snowy periods are typical. ==== Inland regions ==== Inland regions generally have a continental climate, with hot, dry summers (expect around 30°C during the day, unless mentioned below) and cold, snowy winters (expect around 0°C during the day, unless mentioned below). The individual differences inside these regions are too many and too complicated to talk about here; however, there are general warnings that are useful. * Summers in the southeastern part of the country and near valleys inland from the Aegean coast can get very hot, with daytime averages near or above 35°C (95°F) * Winters in the eastern part of the country can get very cold as well, with nighttime temperatures regularly plunging below -18°C (0°F) * Spring is thunderstorm season in inland locations, and severe storms can definitely be a problem. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Turkey.svg|thumb|375px|Visa requirements for Turkey. Countries in dark red or green have visa-free access, and countries in blue or cream can get an eVisa.]] Turkey is one of the few Middle Eastern countries that accept Israeli passport holders in their country. ====Visa-free==== [https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index Turkish visa requirements] were relaxed in 2020. Ordinary passport holders of the countries below can enter Turkey visa-free for tourism and commerce, for up to 90 days unless a shorter period is stated. Your passport must be valid for 60 days beyond your maximum stay, so for most visitors that is 150 days beyond entry. That is just under five months: they politely ask for six months validity on entry but it is not a requirement. (Be prepared to argue this point with airline clerks.) So, no visa needed if you're from: * all EU and EEA countries, plus Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and the Vatican, and the United Kingdom, '''except''' the Republic of Cyprus. For Latvia entry is only for 30 days. * other European countries are Albania (90 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina (90), Kosovo (90), Moldova (90), Montenegro (90), North Macedonia (90), Serbia (90), Ukraine (90), and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (no limit). * CIS countries: Russia (60), Belarus (30), Azerbaijan (30), Georgia (90), Kazakhstan (30), Kyrgyzstan (30), Mongolia (30), Tajikistan (30), Turkmenistan (30) and Uzbekistan (30); '''but not''' Armenia. * Central and South America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (30), Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. * Others are Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR Passports only), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya (depends on age), Macau (30), Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Thailand (30) and Tunisia. A national ID card is acceptable instead of a passport from the EU and EEA countries of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway (temporarily until the end of 2022; the card should have at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry), Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland, plus Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, TR Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine. For Norwegians, Poles, and Ukrainians (and perhaps others), this is only possible if they are arriving directly from their home countries. Often only the newer, biometric versions of the ID cards are accepted in lieu of passports. It is ambiguous whether the card needs 90+60 days remaining validity on entry. For some of those countries, you may even enter on a passport/ID that is expired within the last five years. Never plan on doing this, as it is unlikely you would be allowed to leave the previous country or to board a flight or boat. There would have to be some special reason. "Fighting in Syria this last ten years" will not do, as the waiver specifically excludes arrivals from Iran, Iraq or Syria. The visa-free regime is only for tourist and commercial visits. Employment or study requires a visa from the Turkish consulate; e-visas are not available for this. ====E-Visa==== Other citizens need a visa, but most can get an e-visa [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ online]. Official prices are quoted in US dollars; for instance, it is US$20 for the US, US$60 for Australia and Canada, and no fee for Mexico, Malta and Kuwait. These rates (correct as of June 2022) are only for prior application. Beware third-party websites scalping you for more. An e-visa is '''valid for three months''' for passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BNO Passport), Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United Arab Emirates and United States. It is '''valid for one month''' from Armenia, Bahrain, China, Cyprus, East Timor, Fiji, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, and Zambia. A longer list of nationalities can get an e-visa '''valid for one month''', with a big catch: you must already hold some other valid visa such as an EU Schengen, British or Irish visa. Those people will have jumped through various official hoops to get such a visa, so it is as if Turkey has expatriated its consular processes and doesn't need to closely vet such applicants. The rules vary - for some there is an age restriction, or even a requirement to arrive on Turkish Airlines. These additional countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkino Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. ====Visa on arrival==== You can also get your visa on arrival at a Turkish airport, generally for $10-20 USD beyond what you would have paid for a e-Visa. Due to the way that Visas on arrival are priced, it is possible that the visa on arrival may cost less than an e-Visa if you pay in a currency other than US Dollars. For example, a visa on arrival for a Canadian citizen is $60 USD, but if you pay in Euro banknotes, it would cost $53 USD (as of June 2022 pricing and foreign exchange rates). The Visa on arrival is not a formal printed visa but stamps applied within your passport. The same conditions as for the e-visa apply. However, you may have to face down airline gate agents saying you cannot check-in without a visa when leaving for Turkey from another country. Use a bank card in the airport machines to avoid grief over acceptable bank notes. ===By plane=== Turkey's chief international gateway by air is '''Istanbul Airport''' ({{IATA|IST}}), opened in Oct 2018. This has excellent global connections, as the flag-carrier Turkish Airlines is vying with the Gulf carriers to capture traffic between Europe and the Middle- and Far-East; it also serves all major Turkish cities. It is 40 km northwest of downtown, reach the city by bus. The former main airport '''Atatürk closed in April 2019'''. Beware out-of-date road signage & maps, and crooked taxi drivers who may try to take you to what is now a demolition site. Another gateway is Istanbul's second airport, '''[http://www.sgairport.com/homepage Sabiha Gökçen Airport]''' ({{IATA|SAW}}), 50 km east of central Istanbul on the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian side]]. It is particularly used by budget airlines such as [http://www.flypgs.com Pegasus]. The flight connections are not as extensive as Istanbul's, but they include the main Turkish cities, Ercan in Northern Cyprus, and several Gulf States. This airport is also convenient for Pendik railway station, for fast trains to Eskişehir, Ankara and Konya. There are shuttle buses to the airport from Taksim square. Beach resorts such as '''[[Antalya]], Bodrum''' and '''Dalaman''' have direct package-tour flights from Europe, including from minor and secondary airports. You may be able to book these as flight-only. There are occasional summer international flights direct to other Turkish cities such as Ankara, Adana and Izmir. But normally, reaching these means changing planes in Istanbul and clearing immigration, security and customs there. You need to allow the best part of two hours for this. Ask at your departure airport whether your bags are being checked through to your destination, or whether you need to pick them up in Istanbul. ===By train=== [[File:Train Istanbul Téhéran au Kurdistan.jpg|thumb|300px|The train from Ankara to Lake Van heading through the mountains of Eastern Turkey]] From Western Europe to Turkey by train, the route goes through Budapest then overnight from either Bucharest or Sofia to Istanbul. A sleeper train departs Sofia around 21:00 nightly, running via Plovdiv, Kapikule on the border, and Edirne, to terminate at Halkali at 07:40. TCDD run a connecting bus between Halkali and Sirkeci downtown, otherwise change to the frequent Marmaray cross-city train to reach central Istanbul. From June to Sept another sleeper, the Bosphor Express, departs Bucharest at 12:45, running via Ruse to Kapikule. Here it is coupled to the train from Sofia, and all passengers have to get out for border procedures, before continuing to Halkali. The westbound train leaves Halkali at 21:40 to reach Sofia by 09:00 and Bucharest by 19:00 next day. From October to May the through-train from Bucharest doesn't run, so you change trains at Ruse then again at Kapikule, with a similar timetable. Trains from further west (i.e. Budapest and Belgrade) don't connect with the trains to Turkey, so you need to spend a night in either Sofia or Bucharest. Second class single fares are about €20 from Sofia, €40 from Bucharest, plus couchette supplement of €10. The standard of accommodation aboard is similar to the Turkish domestic slow trains. [https://www.optimatours.de/ Optima Express] runs a '''car-train''' between [[Villach]] in [[Austria]] and Edirne about twice a week April-November, taking 33 hours. Departure days vary. This train enables motorists to avoid the tricky, tiring roads through the Balkans; however it is also open for passengers without cars. Optima don't offer tickets from intermediate stations such as Zagreb. In June 2019, another train ran daytime between Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Edirne. It was meant to be a permanent service, but lasted for just one weekend then they cancelled! It is not known if it will ever resume - it created a useful extra route between Bulgaria and Turkey, avoiding arrival / departure in the small hours. '''The Budapest-Belgrade line is closed until 2022''' for engineering works, and Belgrade-Sofia through-trains may not run in 2021, so it's better to reach Turkey via Bucharest. {{infobox|It's murder on that Orient Express|The [[Orient Express]] ran from 1883 between Paris and Constantinople, initially by multiple trains and ferries, with the first through-service in 1889. From the outset it used several routes, so Bucharest and Sofia can both claim to be on the original route. This is the train that famously got stuck in a blizzard near [[Çerkezköy]] for six days in 1929. Agatha Christie wasn't aboard that day, but in 1931 she suffered a 24-hour delay, giving her too much time to plot foul motives and deeds for the characters of her next novel. The full Orient Express ran to 1977 then was curtailed to Bucharest then to Budapest then to Vienna, and ran for the last time in 2007. Private [[tourist train]]s continue to use the name, best known being the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, which once or twice a year goes all the way to Istanbul. The name also lives on in a restaurant at Sirkeci.}} The new railway between Turkey and Georgia only carries freight, but passenger trains between Ankara, Kars, Tbilisi and Baku are expected to start after post-Covid normalization. Trains to Iran run once a week. From Istanbul you need to travel to Ankara on Saturday to be sure of catching the Sunday train to Tatvan. From there you cross the lake to Van, then join the Monday overnight train to Tabriz and Tehran. So that is three days in all. This service used to be called the "Trans-Asia Express" but they don't use that name now. Don't count on receiving a visa on arrival on the rail border crossings — see the section on visas [[#Entry requirements|above]]. There are no cross-border trains to any other country. For Greece, travel to Sofia then change for Thessaloniki. There is no foreseeable prospect of services to Armenia, Iraq, Syria, or the Azerbaijan exclave of Nakhchivan. ===By car=== From [[Central Europe]], getting to Turkey is not too difficult. In any case you'll need your International Insurance Card (Green Card). Pay attention to "TR" not being cancelled and be sure your insurance is valid for the Asian part of Turkey, too. Otherwise you will have to buy Turkish car insurance separately. In any case, Turkish customs will make an entry into your passport stating when the car (and thus you) have to leave Turkey again. A [[Carnet de Passage|carnet de passage]] is not necessary unless you intend to move on to [[Iran]], which requires you to have one. Foreign driver's licences are valid for up to 6 months beyond the date of entry. The regulations aren't entirely clear on the validity of licences from ''which'' countries, but it's safe to assume those issued by the parties to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (most of the European countries and many others elsewhere; check the list at the end of [https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ssss-surucu-belgesi this official webpage]) are acceptable, at the very least. If unsure, obtain an international driving permit before setting out. Major roads [[Driving in Europe|from '''Europe''']] are: * '''E80''' enters Turkey at Kapıkule border gate (west of [[Edirne]], east of [[Svilengrad]]) from [[Bulgaria]] * '''E87''' enters Turkey at Dereköy border gate (north of [[Kırklareli]], south of [[Malko Tarnovo]]) from Bulgaria * '''E90''' enters Turkey at İpsala border gate (west of [[Keşan]], east of [[Alexandroupolis]]) from [[Greece]] And see "By train" above for the '''car-train''' between Villach in Austria and Edirne. The former EuroTurk car-train from Bonn no longer runs. Major roads from the '''Middle East''' enter Turkey at numerous border gates around [[Antakya]] (Antioch), from [[Syria]]n cities such as [[Aleppo]] and [[Latakia]], Habur border gate (south of [[Silopi]], north of [[Zakho]]) from [[Iraq]], and Gürbulak/Bazergan border gate (east of [[Doğubayazıt]], west of [[Maku]]) from [[Iran]]. Major roads from the '''Caucasus''' enter Turkey at [[Sarpi|Sarp/Sarpi]] border gate (south of [[Batumi]]) and Türkgözü border gate (north of [[Ardahan]], south of [[Akhaltsikhe]]) from [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. Since 1993, the border with [[Armenia]] has been closed, thus it's impossible to cross into Turkey through Armenia. Various smaller border posts with nearly all of the neighbouring countries also exist; they might be closed at night, or have connecting roads not in an as good condition as those listed above. During holidays these border gates, particularly those linking to the European countries, may be extremely congested at times. Especially during the summer many Turks who live in Germany drive back home and this creates huge lines at the border. === By bus=== ====Europe==== From [[Bucharest]] there is a daily bus to Istanbul at 16:00 for RON125. There are also several daily buses from [[Constanta]], [[Romania]] and from [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] and from there you can get connections to the major cities of Europe. Another possibility is the bus from [[Athens]] in [[Greece]] via [[Thessaloniki]]. You may also find smaller bus companies offering connections to other countries in the Balkans. A couple of Turkish bus companies operate buses between Sofia and Istanbul. These buses typically stop at various cities along the way. A direct bus service connects [[Odessa]], [[Ukraine]] with [[Istanbul]] once a week for 1,000&nbsp;грн (about €40) (2015). ====Georgia==== There are several border points between Turkey and [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], in particular in [[Batumi]] and [[Tbilisi]]. You may have to change at the border, but should be able to find direct buses from Istanbul to Batumi, Tbilisi and Baku in Azerbaijan. ====Iraq==== Bus companies also connect [[Erbil]] to the Turkish cities of [[Diyarbakır]] (10–15 hours) and [[Istanbul]] (36–48 hours). The list of companies here is incomplete; there are at least two other Turkish companies running buses from Erbil to cities in Turkey - look around for flyers on Iskan Road in Erbil. Arrival time depends on border formalities. *'''Cizre Nuh''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;340&#x20;47&#x20;73 0750 340 47 73]) runs everyday at 15:30 from the New City Mall, 60m Road to Istanbul ($100) via Silopi ($40) Diyarbakır and other cities in between. Tickets can be bought at the New City Mall, Flyaway on Barzani Namir and at a phone shop on Shekhi Choly close to the Bazaar. *'''Can Diyarbakir''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;895&#x20;62&#x20;17-18-19 0750 895 62 17-18-19]) leaves daily from Family Mall on 100mt Road to Istanbul via [[Ankara]], Diyarbakır and other cities in between. *'''Best Van''' runs from Ainkawa Road in Erbil to Istanbul via [[Adana]], [[Aksaray]], Ankara (departure at 14:00) and Diyarbakır (departure at 16:00, via [[Hasankeyf]] and [[Batman]]). The bus back from Diyarbakır to Erbil departs at 11:00. ====Iran==== There is a direct bus to [[Istanbul]] from [[Teheran]] in [[Iran]] which takes approx 48hr and costs USD$35 for a one-way ticket between Istanbul or Ankara and Tehran. *[[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]] This Turkey/Iran border crossing is easily (and quickly) done by public transport. Take a bus to [[Bazerghan]] and a shared taxi to the border (US$2-3). Cross the border stretch per pedes and catch a frequent minibus (~5 TL, 15 minutes) to [[Dogubeyazit]]. Check the security situation in the region, due to the unsolved PKK conflict. *There are also buses from [[Van]] to [[Urmia]] crossing the Turkey/Iran border at Esendere/Sero. The buses cost ~€13 and it takes more than 6 hr to finish the 300 km path. This is because of the poor roads, harsh snowy conditions during the winter and also many military checkpoints because of security reasons concerning the PKK. This southern route is less frequent than the northern [[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]], as it is much slower but therefore a scenic mountainous route. Make sure you get a clear idea about exchange rates if you want to change Turkish lira or rial as the official bank at the border does not exchange these currencies and you have to deal with the plentiful black market. ====Syria==== If you're sure you want to go . . . assume it'll be a change of bus at the border. The through-buses for Damascus and Beirut haven't run for years. ===By boat=== '''To Istanbul''' there are [http://www.ukrferry.com Black Sea ferries] several times a week from Chornomorske, the main port for '''[[Odessa]]''' in Ukraine. They run all year and take vehicles. In bygone years ferries sailed between Istanbul and other Black Sea ports, and elsewhere in the Med, but they no longer do so. Cruise ships usually dock on Istanbul's European side, around Karaköy / Galataport close to the historic centre. These ships are on cruise itineraries, check with the operator whether a point-to-point journey ending in Istanbul is possible. Several Greek islands lie close to the Turkish '''Aegean coast''' and are linked by hydrofoil fast ferries, and also have westward ferries that ultimately reach Piraeus the port for Athens. Routes (some seasonal) include Bodrum-Kos, Çeşme-Chios, Datça-Rhodes & Symi, Kuşadası-Samos and Marmaris-Rhodes. From July 2019 a direct ferry sails between Turkey and '''mainland Greece''', run by [https://aegeanseaways.com Aegean Seaways] {{dead link|December 2020}}. This sails overnight M W F from Lavrion near [[Athens]] at 22:00 to reach [[Çeşme]] near [[Izmir]] in Turkey at 06:00, sailing back from Çeşme Tu Th Sa at 22:00 overnight. On Sunday the ferry sails from Lavrion at 11:00 to reach Çeşme at 19:00, then sails back near midnight to return to Lavrion at 08:00. It is intended to run this service year-round. There are ferry connections from Kyrenia in '''[[Northern Cyprus]]''' to [[Tasucu|Taşucu]], Mersin (near [[Adana]]) and [[Alanya]]. A year-round truckers ferry goes to Taşucu, while seasonal fast ferries depart to both Taşucu and Mersin. ==Get around== {{COVID-19 box|The requirement to have an [https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/hes-eng.html HES Code] for COVID-19 tracking purposes for inter-city travel was repealed in March 2022.|lastedit=2022-06-16}} {{infobox|Camels|Despite the stereotype, camels are not native to Turkey, nor are they present in significant numbers. Most camels in the country serve the sole purpose of being tourist photo props, adorned with flowers and all kinds of ornaments. There are very few actually working camels, mostly lending their assistance to the even fewer ''Yörük'' nomads during their seasonal migrations through the Taurus Mountains flanking the southern coast. However, this wasn't always necessarily so. Countless camel trains once roamed the trade routes across the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman lands]] from the Arabian deserts and the eastern frontier well into Europe. Their legacy lives on in the popularity of camel wrestling in the towns near the Aegean coast, and perhaps among other locations in the name of a particularly steep climb on the approach to Istanbul, near Büyükçekmece in the [[Istanbul/Western Suburbs|western outskirts]] of the city — the ''Devebağırtan'', "where the camel screams". While the caravan trail has long been replaced by a roaring highway, the vehicles equipped with every modern appliance still have to remarkably gear down on the ascent.}} ===By plane=== By European standards, Turkey is a huge country, with mountains impeding the highways and railways, so domestic air travel is well-developed. Especially on routes to Istanbul it's also very competitive, with [http://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], and low-cost companies Anadolujet (part of Turkish Airlines), [http://www.flypgs.com/EN/ Pegasus Airlines] and [http://www.sunexpress.com/ Sunexpress Airlines] fighting for your custom. They operate flights from Izmir and Antalya regions to the Eastern and Black Sea regions. There are flights between Istanbul and Ankara hourly; Izmir and Adana have several flights a day to Istanbul (both IST and SAW) and Ankara, and every city has at least a daily flight. Regional airports usually have a connecting ''Havaş'' bus to the city centre, which will wait, within reason, for incoming flights. Buses and minibuses also fan out from the airports to other nearby towns. ===By bus=== [[File:AŞTİ üst kattan.JPG|thumb|Ankara Central bus terminal]] Turkey has a very good long-distance bus network with air-conditioned buses, reserved seats and generally good-quality service, at least with the major operators. There are now quite a number of companies providing more comfortable buses with 2 + 1 seats per row. Standard buses, however, have seats narrower than those of economy class on aircraft. Buses are often crowded and smoking is prohibited. Go to the Otogar (bus station) in any of the major cities and you can find a bus to almost any destination departing within half an hour, or a couple of hours at the most. Buses are staffed by drivers and a number of assistants. During the ride you will be offered free drinks, a bite or two, and stops will be made every 2½ hr or so at well-stocked road restaurants. The further east you travel, the less frequent buses will be, but even places as far as Dogubeyazit or Van will have regular services to many places hundreds of kilometres away. Only the smallest towns do not have a bus straight to Istanbul or Izmir at least once every two days. The four biggest bus companies are: * [http://www.metroturizm.com.tr Metro Bus] * [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr Pamukkale] * [https://www.ulusoy.com.tr Ulusoy] * [http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr Kamil Koç] Although, even the smallest company can nowadays be booked via a streamlined website of that bus company. All of them demand a Turkish phone number, but you might just fill in a fake one starting with "539" or so. But the email address should work, to get the ticket. All companies accept foreign passengers and passports. In high season it might make sense to book ahead&mdash;just check out the situation a couple of days ahead online. You can also use websites that accumulate all the connections, like [https://www.obilet.com obilet] or [https://www.busbud.com/ busbud]&mdash;check both, they have different companies. Buses are reliable and will pick you up&mdash;remember Istanbul has at least 3 bus stations. Otherwise, '''bus tickets''' can also be bought inside of bus terminals. Often checking out several ticket booths will give you a better price, since some specialize on certain bus companies and others do not. Be careful, scammers will be waiting for you in and before bus stations, and some may assist you in buying a ticket to a bus that won't depart in the next two hours. Sometimes there simply is no other bus, but on other occasions you will be sitting there while other buses with the same destination start well ahead. If you have some time to spare: check the departure (and arrival) times of other companies, that may save you time overall. Still, if you indicate you really want to leave ''now'' (use phrases like "hemen" or "şimdi", or "acelem var" - I am in a hurry ), people will realize you are in hurry, and off you go on the next bus departing for your destination. If you have several operators to choose from, ask for the number of seats in the buses you compare. Roughly, a larger capacity implies a greater comfort (all bus-seats have approximately the same leg-room, but larger 48-seat buses are certainly more comfortable than a 15-seat Dolmuş, which may be considered a 'bus' by the company selling the seat). Also, the bus company with the largest sign is usually the one with the most buses and routes. If possible, ask other travellers you meet about their experiences with different operators: even big operators have different standards of service, and even with the same operator the standards may vary from region to region. Don't be surprised if halfway to some strange and far-off destination you are asked out of the bus (your luggage will often be already standing next to it) and transferred to another. The other bus will "buy" you, and will bring you to the destination. This may even happen for 'direct' or 'non-stop' tickets. Sometimes long-haul bus lines will leave you stranded on some ring-road around a city, rather than bringing you to the center. That can be annoying. Inquire ahead (and hope they don't lie). On the other hand, many companies will have "servis aracı" or service vehicles to the center, when the Otogar is on the periphery of a city, as they nowadays often are. In some cities these service vehicles are used by many companies combined, and a fleet of them, to different parts of the metropolis, will be waiting. The company may also choose to combine the passengers of multiple buses; meaning that you may have to wait until another bus or two arrives before departing. Keep your ticket ready as proof you were on a bus (though most of these services are run on good faith). In some cities (including Ankara, excluding Istanbul), the municipality have prohibited the use of service buses due to their effect on traffic. In that case, you might have to take a public bus or metro to get to your destination. One should probably avoid using taxis (at least departing from the Otogar) since they usually tend to abuse their monopolistic position by refusing to go to closer destinations, behaving rudely towards the passenger, charging on the night tariff, etc. If you have to take a taxi, it is usually suggested that you do it from outside the bus terminal. Seating within buses is partly directed by the "koltuk numarası" or seat number on your ticket, partly by the ritualistic seating of women next to women, couples together and so forth. So don't be too annoyed if you are required to give up your seat. In general, as a foreigner, you will have the better seat much of the time. It is often easiest to take a seat in the back, whatever the number of your koltuk, and not be bothered for much of the ride. This is particularly true if you travel alone, and want to keep it that way, even though the last row may be reserved for the driver-off-duty, who wants to sleep. And remember: many buses pick up short-track fare along the ride, and park them in the last two or three rows. The back of the bus may be more noisy than the front, since that is where the engine is located. If you have a bicycle it will be transported free of extra charge. In most buses it fits in the luggage area of the bus. Make sure you have the tools to fold your bike as small as possible (height matters most) '''Fez Bus'''. This is another alternative, a Hop on hop off travel network that links [[Istanbul]] to the most popular tourist destinations in western Turkey, and a few other destinations. The buses runs hostel to hostel and have an English speaking tour leader on board. The pass can be purchased for a few days or all summer. Departures are every other day. More expensive than local buses, but could be far less hassle, and offers a different experience. The main office in Istanbul is in Sultanahmet next to the Orient Youth Hostel on Yeni Akbiyik Cd. [http://www.feztravel.com/] ===By train=== [[File:HT80101.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''yüksek hızlı tren'' speeds across Anatolia]] Mainline train services in Turkey fall into three categories: i) very fast and modern; ii) slow and scenic; and iii) suspended long-term for rebuilding or for other reasons. The train operator is TCDD, Turkish Republic State Railways, visit their [http://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ website] for timetables, fares and reservations. The trains are inexpensive, but trains often sell out. See below for how to buy tickets. Most cities in Turkey have a rail connection of some sort, but not the Mediterranean and Aegean holiday resorts, which have been built from the late 20th century and are hemmed in by mountains. ([[Kuşadası]] is the exception, being close to Selçuk on the line between Izmir and [[Pamukkale]].) For some destinations, connecting buses meet the trains, eg at Eskişehir for [[Bursa]], and at Konya for [[Antalya]] and [[Alanya]]. The main cities also have metro and suburban lines, described on those cities’ pages. The very fast, modern trains are called '''YHT: ''yüksek hızlı tren''.''' These serve [[Istanbul]], [[Eskişehir]], [[Ankara]], [[Konya]] and [[Karaman]]. They are clean, comfortable and modern; fares are low and reservations are compulsory. They run on new, dedicated track at up to 300 km/h so they keep to time. Thus, from Istanbul it’s under 5 hours to Ankara (8 per day, standard single about €20), and likewise 5 hours to Konya (3 per day). Because journey times are short, YHT trains only run daytime, and have only snack-catering. On-train announcements in English forbid “smoking, alcohol, smelly food and peanuts.” The smoke-free and alcohol-free rules are enforced, it’s unclear how zealous they are about peanuts. Between the cities, YHTs make a few momentary intermediate stops. The only one likely to be relevant to visitors is Eryaman, as an interchange with the Ankara suburban system. The YHT network is gradually extending: routes under construction are from Ankara towards Kars, from Karaman towards Adana, and from Istanbul towards Edirne. The long-term strategy is to create a high-speed, high-capacity passenger and freight route from Edirne on the western border through to Kars in the east. But where the YHT services terminate, the line closures and disruptions immediately begin, as Turkey’s Ottoman-era railways are upgraded for the 21st century. The main closures (as at 2021) are from Adana east to Gaziantep, and between Izmir and Bandirma (for the Istanbul ferry). '''Conventional trains''' are slow and scenic, with the emphasis on slow: most run overnight, with journeys from Ankara to eastern cities taking 24 hours. They are infrequent, at best daily, sometimes only one or two per week. The typical train set includes a sleeping car (''yataklı vagon''), a couchette car (''kuşetli''), and three open saloons (layout is single row-aisle-double row), plus a buffet that may or may not have any food and may or may not honour your payment card, so plan on bringing cash and your own food. How clean and comfortable the trains are depends on how busy: at quiet times they are fine, but when crowded they soon become filthy. (Always carry your own toilet-roll and hand-wipes.) They are difficult for anyone with impaired mobility to use, and station re-building makes access worse. Nominally these trains are non-smoking, but there’s often a smell of tobacco smoke aboard. They are diesel-hauled and run on single track: on straight level sections they can rattle along at 100 km/h, but in the mountains they plod up steep gradients and round tight bends. So they generally start on time but become delayed along the route — often for several hours on long-haul routes; settle on a relaxed schedule for the successive steps of your trip. '''Tourist trains''' operated by TCDD run several long-distance routes, e.g. Ankara to Kars. These cost about twice the normal fare; they make a few 2-3 hour stops for tourist excursions, so the total running time is a little longer. You're tied to the tourist itinerary without flexibility of stopover. The accommodation is the same as on conventional trains: indeed the rolling stock has been provided by pulling sleeping cars off the conventional trains, so the travel experience on these has been degraded. A private tourist train is '''Cappadocia Express''', expected to launch in 2022: it will run overnight from Istanbul to Kayseri in luxury sleeping cars then bus tourists to Cappadocia National Park. It's aimed at the Japanese market but anyone will be able to book. Details are not yet announced but you can expect a hefty price. '''Buying tickets:''' Reservations are essential for YHT trains and recommended for other mainline services. YHT and standard mainline (''anahat'') trains are best booked via the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr TCDD website]. International trains (''uluslararası'') can be booked by other methods (below) but not via the website; and regional (''bölgesel'') trains are not bookable. TCDD replacement buses are considered trains, and bookable (or not) on the same basis. Consult the timetable first, for the latest on timings and disruptions, but beware that timetable and reservations system sometimes give different days of running for some services, for no discernable reason. The timetable only lists the main stations, where the train waits for about ten minutes, and you'll just have time to dash to the station kiosk and replenish your food supplies. The trains also stop momentarily at many little wayside halts, where sometimes food vendors will hop on. Then to buy your ticket, move to the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr reservation system], but this only opens 15 to 30 days in advance – look further ahead and it will seem like there aren’t any trains. Pick your preferred train service and seat or berth, whereupon the system will display the price and give you the choice of immediate purchase, or of holding the option for a few days. Immediately note your confirmation number, and print your ticket at home whenever convenient: it doesn’t need validating at the station. It’s unclear whether a soft ticket on your phone is acceptable without validation. The '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Inter Rail|Inter Rail Global Pass]]''' and '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Balkan Flexipass|Balkan Flexipass]]''' are valid for all trains within Turkey and the trains to & from Europe, but you may still need a seat reservation. TCDD also offer discounts for those under 26 (''genç bilet'', whether or not you’re a student) and for those over 60 (''yaşlı bilet''). Check their website for other discount offers, but usually these are aimed at commuters and others making multiple repeat journeys. Tickets can also be bought from the stations (either at the counter, or from self-service kiosks), from travel agents, or from PTT post offices. The main stations (including Sirkeci) accept credit cards and can book you onto any bookable train, but they’re unlikely to accept non-Turkish cash. (And nowadays you may struggle to find a money-changer, as they’re replaced by ATMs.) Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer, on Fridays and Sundays, and around public holidays and religious festivals. Of course you may be able to get a reservation for immediate departure, and the non-YHT trains usually have non-bookable seats, and a scrummage on the platform to claim them. Bear in mind that the main stations may involve a queue for security just to get into the station hall, then another queue for tickets, then a further queue for security and document-check to get onto the platform. You can’t just rock up and jump on. ===By car=== [[File:Fatih_Sultan_Mehmet_Bridge_panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, a part of the Turkish motorway system, spans over the Bosphorus in [[Istanbul]], and connects Europe and Asia.]] Like all of its neighbours, except [[Cyprus]] off its southern coast, '''driving is on the right side''' of the road in Turkey. Driving in Turkey is usually a '''tense experience'''. The local drivers are often badly trained and sometimes reckless, particularly near and within the larger cities and in the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeast]]. However, the road manners are not entirely different than in the Balkans or parts of Mediterranean Europe, and are a whole lot easier to negotiate than in, say, [[South Asia]]. Regardless, '''never''' assume the next driver will stick to any rules you would expect, e.g. flash when they are about to change the lane or turn, or give way when they really should. So, always drive defensively. Having received generous funding from the government in the first two decades of the 2000s, most '''highways''' in the country are of '''quite good quality''', often dual carriageways with wide alignments and hard shoulders. Also smaller roads can be expected to be free of pot holes. Hence, driving at night is not an issue like in many eastern European countries where corruption prevents proper road quality. It is illegal to use a '''mobile phone while driving'''. Maximum permitted '''amount of alcohol''' in blood for drivers is 0.05 mg per ml (0.05%), similar to most European countries. A pint of beer enjoyed right before driving might get your licence temporarily confiscated in case of police checks. A 2019 law has made '''smoking inside a car''' by any of the occupants a fineable offence, but enforcement is sporadic. The use of '''seat belts''' both at the front and back line is obligatory, but, although failing to use one carries a penalty, this is not always adhered to by locals, including the drivers themselves. Unless stated otherwise, the '''speed limit''' for automobiles is 50 km/h and 70 km/h on single and dual carriageways, respectively, within inhabited locations, 90 km/h and 110 km/h on single and dual carriageways elsewhere, and 130 km/h on motorways, except O-5, O-6, O-7, O-21 (Ankara–Niğde section), and O-33, where it is 140 km/h. '''Speed traps''', both stationary and mobile concealed within police cars, are common, particularly in the northwest. By law, they are always indicated within the last kilometre or so, but these signs are sometimes tiny and easy to miss. Watch out for speed bumps as they might not always be indicated, especially around cities. Also, pay attention to one way lanes or prohibited road access—Turkey uses '''traffic spikes''' which block a certain direction. It's best to refrain from pulling up in signposted '''no parking zones'''. Not that the fines are very hefty, but towing is possible. In case that happens, expect little official information to whereabouts of your car, and be ready for a lot of searching in dismal parking lots, usually out in the suburbs. Since the refugee crisis started in 2015, and the coup attempt in 2016, any significant Turkish city has '''checkpoints''' on the approaching highways, where cars may be indiscriminately stopped for document checks (IDs, driver licenses, car registration & insurance); these might be accompanied by sobriety checks especially during weekend nights. Getting stopped by law enforcement every so often apparently without any wrongdoing can be off-putting but is the general procedure. Turkish '''road signs''' are almost identical to the ones used in Europe, and differences are often insignificant. The place names written on green background lead to motorways (which you should pay a toll, unless it is a ring road around or within a city); on blue background means other highways; on white background means rural roads (or a road inside a city under the responsibility of city councils); and on brown background indicates the road leads to a place of tourist interest, such as an ancient site (these signs used to be on yellow background previously, so still there is a chance of unreplaced yellow signs existing here and there). These signs are sometimes not standardized. '''Roundabouts''' as understood internationally have started to appear in the latter half of the 2010s or so. As such, most Turkish drivers are yet to have a grasp of how to use them (with the glaring exception of those in [[Muğla]]), despite the (often huge) signs reminding them of the basic "give way to those already within" rule, and act on assumptions on which approach should have priority — ''always'' proceed with caution. Most intercity highways avoid city centres by circling around them. If you'd like to drive into the centre for shopping, dining, and the like, follow the signposts saying ''Şehir Merkezi'', which are usually on white background, and are accompanied by no further translations though you can still spot some old signs saying "Centrum" besides ''Şehir Merkezi''. City centres typically have two or more entrances/exits from the '''ringroads''' that surround them. As Turkey uses the '''[[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric system]]''', all distances on the signboards are in kilometres, unless otherwise stated (such as metres, but never in miles). [[Winter driving|In winter]], it's not uncommon that many roads, including the major motorways near the sea level, are subject to '''closures due to heavy snow''', which may take hours to clear – or days, particularly in the east. See also the [[#Driving and road safety]] section below. ====Motorways==== [[File:Motorway_Map_of_Turkey_(revised).png|thumb|400px|Map of the Turkish motorways: those marked in red are in use, the others are in construction or planning phases]] There are no fees to use the highways except intercity motorways (''otoyol''). While Turkish highways vary widely in quality and size, the toll motorways mostly have three or four lanes and are very smooth and fast. Motorways are explicitly signed with distinct green signs and given road numbers prefixed with the letter '''O'''. The motorway network consists of the routes stretching out to the west, south and east from [[Istanbul]] (respectively towards [[Edirne]], [[Izmir]] via [[Bursa]], and all the way to [[Urfa]] in [[Southeastern Anatolia]] via [[Ankara]] and [[Adana]]), and an isolated stretch in [[Eastern Thrace]], crossing the Straits of Dardanelles by the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, to the east of [[Çanakkale]]. There are also mini-networks connected to the main one in [[Central Aegean]], fanning out of Izmir, and in Eastern [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean]] around Adana. Most motorways no longer have toll booths (two exceptions are the third bridge crossing the Bosphorus north of Istanbul and the bridge and motorway across the Gulf of İzmit to the direction of Bursa and Izmir, where you can still pay in cash) and instead have lanes automatically scanning the windowpane for the RFID stickers (''HGS'') while accessing and again exiting the motorway. They are easy to use and allow you to install as much liras as you need. To buy an HGS sticker, look for the service buildings at the major toll stations. They are also available in postoffices. ''KGS'' and ''OGS'', systems respectively using prepaid cards and tags, have been phased out. In addition to the distance driven, motorway fees also depend on the type of your vehicle. Edirne&ndash;Istanbul motorway&mdash;about 225&nbsp;km and the main entry point to Istanbul from [[Europe]]&mdash;costs 23.25 TL for a car (2022), for example. The newest additions to the network, such as the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Osman Gazi Bridge (crossing the Bosphorus and the Gulf of İzmit, respectively) tend to be much more expensive per km. Check the up-to-date rates from the [https://www.kgm.gov.tr/Sayfalar/KGM/SiteEng/Root/Tolls.aspx website] of the General Directorate of Highways. ====Fuel and charging ==== [[File:Giresun - Şebinkarahisar Yolu.JPG|thumb|300px|You are better off keeping your tank full if you are driving on a road like this one, heading south towards [[Eastern Anatolia]] from [[Giresun]]]] Long among the countries with the most expensive fuel prices, the sharp drop of Turkish lira in late 2021 means fossil fuel in Turkey, hovering around 28 TL (about €1.55 or US$ 1.60) per litre as of Jun 2022, is relatively cheaper now. LPG is even somewhat less damaging to your wallet. Petrol stations (''benzin istasyonu'') are frequent along the highways; most are open round the clock and accept credit cards (swipe machines are always in the service building, so you will have to get out of the car if that's the preferred payment method). Self-service is practically nonexistent. Almost all stations offer unleaded gasoline (''kurşunsuz benzin''), diesel (''dizel'' or ''motorin''), and LPG (liquid petroleum gas, ''LPG'' or ''otogaz''). However the rare fuel stations in remote villages often only have diesel, which is used for running agricultural machinery. So keep your gas tank topped up if you are going to stray away from the main roads. Also the petrol stations along the toll motorways are rarer than the other highways, usually only about every 40-50km or even further apart at places (the distance to the next station is usually indicated at the associated signage), so don't get too low on these roads either. Biofuels are very hard to come by for the casual driver. As of 2022 there are few electric vehicle charging stations, although covering the main intercity routes without running out of range, especially if you don't stray too far into the east, seems possible. [https://esarj.com/en/ Eşarj], [https://zes.net/en ZES], [https://www.voltrun.com/en/ Voltrun], and [http://www.dmaoto.com/en/ DMA] maintain relatively wide networks of charging stations; see their websites for the associated maps. Fuel stations will have free toilets and sometimes free çay. ====Repair shops==== In all cities and towns, there are repair shops, usually clustered together in complexes devoted to auto-repairing (rather incorrectly called ''sanayi sitesi'' or ''oto sanayi sitesi'' in Turkish, which means "industrial zone" and "auto-industrial zone" respectively), which are in the outskirts of the cities. The shops are specialized in parts of the vehicle (e.g., engine, electrical system or bodywork) and the level of skill in solving the problem varies, but the service is often quick. In cities and major towns, there are also big 3S businesses (sales, service, spare parts). These are more corporate than ''sanayi sitesi'' and are called ''oto plaza'', but may entail getting lined up in a queue, which may take days to process. ====Renting a car==== You may rent a car to get around Turkey from an international or local car rental agent. The main airports all have car rental desks. It is a good idea to rent a car locally to explore the region for a couple of days. However, doing all the kilometers of Turkey in a rental, can be exhausting and also expensive if you rent at one place and give it back at another one. Instead of wasting money on the common big car rental companies, '''local rental companies''' can be trusted and found through Google Maps. Contact them via WhatsApp. They will speak sufficient English to get the deal done. It is important to rely on their online rating and reviews (at Google Maps) to make sure to avoid the bad sheep, they will not want to jeopardise a good rating. Sometimes they will not even demand a deposit for their rental. However, make sure to understand whether the is a mileage limit, cleaning necessity or restriction on any roads. Contracts will usually be in Turkish with local companies. ===By dolmuş/minibus=== The ''minibüs'' is a small bus (sometimes a car) that will ride near-fixed routes. The ride may be from the periphery of a major city to the centre or within a city, but may also take three to four hours from one city to the next, when demand along the route is not sufficient to justify large buses. They sometimes make a detour to bring some old folks home or collect some extra heavy luggage. All during the journey people will get in and out (shout ''inecek var'' — “someone to get off” — to have it stop if you’re in). The driver tends to be named ''kaptan'' ("captain"), and some behave accordingly. The fare is collected all through the ride. In some, by a specially appointed passenger who will get a reduction, in others by a steward, who may get off halfway down the journey to pick up a dolmuş of the same company heading back, but mostly by the driver. If the driver collects, people hand money on from the back rows to the front, getting change back by the same route. On some stretches tickets are sold in advance, and things can get complicated if some of the passengers bought a ticket and others just sat inside waiting, for maybe half an hour, but without a ticket. The concept of ''dolmuş'' in Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. The vehicles are different and they take a maximum of 7 sitting passengers, with no standing. They do not tend to take passengers along the way, they depart immediately when they are full, and many of them operate 24 hours a day. The name derives from ''dolmak'', the verb for “to fill”, as they usually depart only when they are full, though they sometimes start at fixed hours, whatever the number. ===By boat=== [[File:Canakkale ferry.JPG|thumb|300px|Car ferry crossing the Straits of Dardanelles between [[Çanakkale]] and [[Eceabat]]]] '''Fast ferries''' (''hızlı feribot'') are fast (50-60km/hour) catamaran-type ferryboats that connect for instance [[Istanbul]] to the other side of the Marmara Sea. They can cut travel time dramatically. Again for instance leaving from the [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Yenikapı]] jetty in Istanbul (just a bit southwest of the Blue Mosque) you can be at the [[Bursa]] ''otogar'' in two hours, with less than an hour for the actual boat ride to [[Yalova]]. Similar services are operated to connect several parts of Istanbul with the Asian side, or places farther up the Bosporus. This type of fast ferry is increasingly seen all over the country wherever there is sufficient water. All inhabited Turkish islands have at least one daily sailing to the nearest mainland city or town during summer. During winter, expect less frequent departures, and disruptions in the schedule, due to the bad weather. Perhaps one of the best cruising grounds in the world, Turkey offers thousands of years of history, culture and civilization set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. The coastline is a mixture of wide gulfs, peaceful coves, shady beaches, uninhabited islands, small villages and bustling towns. Many of these locations are still only accessible by boat. Rare in the Mediterranean, one can still find some seclusion on a private charter in Turkey. Turkey has more coastline than any other Mediterranean country. The best way to see Turkey is from your own private yacht on your own schedule. Turkey offers some of the most exquisite yachts in the world, known as gulets. ===By bicycle=== Simply put, long distance [[cycling]] in Turkey is burdensome, mainly for two reasons: most of the country's terrain is hilly, and intercity bike paths are basically non-existent, albeit with some noteworthy exceptions (such as a section of [[EuroVelo cycling routes|EuroVelo 8]] across [[Central Aegean|Izmir Province]] or the lane down from [[Iskenderun#Arsuz|Arsuz]] towards the Syrian border). That being said, many cities nowadays have cycling lanes of varying shapes, lengths and interconnectedness (often along the esplanades of the coastal cities; these were mostly built with the purpose of a leisurely ride in mind than serious transportation) and most highways built after the turn of this century or so have quite wide and well surfaced shoulders, which can double as bicycle lanes. Even so, if you have already decided to give cycling a try in your Turkey trip, always stay as much on the right side of the roads as possible, avoid night cycling out of cities or along unlit roads, do not be surprised by drivers hooting at you, and do not go on the motorway, as it is forbidden. You could better prefer rural roads with much less traffic density, but then there is the problem of freely roaming sheepdogs, which can sometimes be [[Aggressive dogs|quite dangerous]]. The signage on the rural roads is also much more erratic, turning them into a labyrinth, in which it is easy to get lost even for non-local Turkish people without a detailed map. Air can be pumped into tyres at any petrol station without charge. Bicycle repair-shops are rare in cities and often in hard-to-locate places; motorcycle repair shops can be tried alternatively (however, they are very reluctant to repair a bicycle if they are already busy with their specialization). Many towns operate bike sharing programs, but they might be hard to use without Turkish language skills, or without a Turkish mobile number. Cycling in the areas where the motorized vehicles are restricted is enjoyable, but these areas are limited in number: Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] are a prime example. Ebikes with removable batteries are manufactured and sold at reasonable prices, but check first with your airline if you plan to fly with it. As elsewhere, ebikes with non-removable batteries are strictly forbidden on all flights. ===By thumb=== "Thumb up" is the [[hitchhiking]] gesture universally understood by the Turkish drivers. Avoid using any other signal which might be understood to be indicating a danger ahead. In addition to the thumb, having a signboard with the destination name certainly helps. Waiting for a ride generally doesn't exceed half an hour, though this dramatically varies depending on the density of traffic (like elsewhere) and the region; for example, it usually takes much longer to attract a ride in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] than in the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]]. The best hitchhiking spots are the crossroads with traffic lights, where bypass roads around a city and the road coming from the center intersect. Don’t be so away from the traffic lights so drivers would be slow enough to see you, make up their minds and stop, but be sufficiently away for traffic safety. Hitchhiking along the motorways is useless; no one will be slow enough to stop, and the pedestrians are forbidden anyway. Don’t start to hitchhike until you are well clear out of the city traffic which has the tendency to spread over the suburbs, and if not in hurry, avoid hitchhiking after nightfall, especially if you are a lone female traveler. Although most drivers have little if any intentions beyond to have a word or two during their long, alone journey, always watch out and avoid sleeping. On some occasions, you may not be able to attract a ride directly to your destination, so don’t refuse anyone offering a ride, which may come across as impolite, unless they are going down only a few kilometres away and are branching off into a road different from your destination in a coming fork. You may have to change several cars even on a route barely 100 km long, in each town after town. However, because of the enormous numbers of trucks carrying goods for the foreign markets, you may also score surprisingly long-haul trips. Some drivers may ask for money (“fee”) from you. Refuse and tell them that if you had money to waste, you would be on a bus, and not standing on the side of the road fully exposed to the elements. Drivers staying in the area may point downwards (to the road surface) or towards the direction they’re driving or flash their headlights while passing, indicating that they wouldn't make a good long-haul ride. Smile and/or wave your hand to return the courtesy. ===On foot=== Trail blazing is on the rise in Turkey lately and nowadays all Turkish regions have waymarked '''[[hiking]] trails''' of various lengths and shapes. Most of them follow a theme, such as connecting to the sites of an ancient civilization, retracing the footsteps of a historical figure or chasing the treats of a specific regional cuisine. The oldest, and the most popular trail is the [[Lycian Way]], which snakes its way over the mountains backing the [[Lycia|Turquoise Coast]] in the southwest. The [http://cultureroutesinturkey.com/ website of the Culture Routes Society] maintains an up-to-date list of the major hiking trails in the country. Guided tours along some of these trails, often involving hiking the most scenic sections and homestays in the villages, are offered by local travel agencies as well as those based in major cities. Inside the cities, there are white-, or rarely yellow-painted '''pedestrian crossings''' (zebra crossing) on the main streets, which are legally pedestrian-priority spots. However, for many drivers, they are little more than ornamental drawings on the road surface, so it is better to cross the streets at the traffic lights. Still, be sure all the cars stopped, because it is not unusual to see the drivers running the first few seconds of the red light. As a safer option, on wide avenues, there are also pedestrian overpasses and underground passages available. In narrow streets during the rush hour, you can cross the street anywhere and anytime, since the traffic moves only intermittently. Also along alleys in the old districts, you need not to worry about keeping on the sidewalk (which is usually too narrow and uneven to be of use anyway); you can walk well in the middle of the street, only to step aside when a car is coming. ==Talk== {{seealso|Turkish phrasebook}} The sole official language of Turkey is [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]. Turkish is a Turkic language and its closest living relatives are other Turkic languages, which are spoken in southwestern, central and northern Asia, and to a lesser degree by significant communities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Turkish is an agglutinative language (forming words by adding suffixes to the roots), and the native speakers of the non-agglutinative ones, such as those in the Indo-European family, generally find it difficult to learn. For many centuries, Turkish was written in the Arabic script, evident in many historical texts and documents, but it has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928. This means that Turkish is now written using the same letters as English, albeit with the addition of Çç, Ğğ, Iı, İi, Öö, Şş and Üü and the exclusions of Qq, Ww and Xx. [[Kurdish phrasebook|Kurdish]] is also spoken by an estimated 7-10% of the population, particularly in the southeast and the east. Language policy towards Kurdish has varied from brutal suppression to ignoration to government-funded broadcasts, and speaking Kurdish can be seen as a political statement. Several other languages exist, like Laz in the northeast (also spoken in adjacent Georgia), and in general people living near borders will often speak the language of the other side too. For example, people in the southeast, bordering Syria, often speak Arabic. Thanks to migration, even in rural areas most villages will have at least one person who has worked in Germany and can thus speak [[German phrasebook|German]]. The same goes for other Western European languages like Dutch/Flemish or French. Several waves of immigration from the [[Balkans]] mean there is also the possibility of coming across native Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, and Albanian speakers mainly in western Turkey. English is also increasingly popular among the younger generation. The "universities" that train pupils for a job in tourism pour out thousands of youngsters who want to practice their knowledge on the tourist, with varying degrees of fluency. Language universities produce students that nowadays are pretty good at their chosen language. ==See== {{seealso|Turkish TV series tourism}} As a general rule, most museums and sites of ancient cities in Turkey are '''closed on Mondays''' (even Hagia Sophia). The Turkish government offers a '''[https://muze.gov.tr museum pass]''' for many sights and museums in Turkey for 375 TL. Check out what is included, and buy it if it makes sense for you. Numerous sights can still be seen for free though. ===Ancient ruins and architectural heritage=== [[Image:Göbekli Tepe, Urfa.jpg|thumb|Turkey’s famous Göbekli Tepe.]] At the crossroads of civilizations, all parts of Turkey are full of a mindblowing number of ancient '''ruins'''. Although [[Çatalhöyük]] and [[Urfa|Göbekli Tepe]], respectively '''the earliest settlement''' and '''the earliest temple''' ever found to the date in Turkey precede them, the '''[[Hittites]]''' were the first indigenous people that rose to found a state in Anatolia. They left the proof of their existence at the ruins of [[Bogazkale|Hattuşaş]], their capital. The Hittites spoke an Indoeuropean language (the oldest one attested in writing) and were contemporaries of the "New Kingdom" of [[Ancient Egypt]], engaged in extensive correspondence and diplomacy with the eastern Mediterranean world. The '''[[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]]''' and the following '''[[Roman Empire|Romans]]''' left their mark mostly in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean Regions]], leaving behind the marble ruins of hundreds of '''cities, temples, and monuments'''. Some such as '''[[Ephesus]]''' and many others along the Aegean are largely restored to their former glory — many of these are on the checklist of most travellers to Turkey. Some more obscure ones off the beaten path such as [[Aphrodisias]] and [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi]] are also well worth visiting. In the meantime, some other indigenous peoples, such as the '''Lycians''', were carving beautiful '''tombs''' for their dearly departed ones onto the rocky hillsides. Many are fairly well preserved and can be seen all around [[Lycia]]. Legendary '''[[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]''' stands out as an example of different civilizations literally living on the top of each other. While what is visible today is clearly Hellenistic, the place has its roots as Hittite ''Wilusa'', and later re-built many times over by the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the most unique "architectural" heritage in the country, some of the [[Cappadocia]]n '''cave houses and churches''' carved into "fairy chimneys" and '''underground cities''' (in a literal sense!) date back to early [[Christianity|Christians]] hiding from persecution. The successors of the Romans, the '''[[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]]''' broke new ground with more ambitious projects, culminating in grand '''Hagia Sophia''' of [[Istanbul]], built in 537 and had the distinction of being the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years. While a stray monastery or two dating back to the era can be found in almost any part of the country, most of the Byzantine heritage intact today is found in the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], especially in Istanbul, and in the area around [[Trabzon]] in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeast]], which was the domain of the Empire of Trebizond, a rump Byzantine state that survived the Fall of Constantinople for about a decade. [[File:Турция, Конья - Холм Алаеддина 03.jpg|thumb|Seljuk ruins protected by a modern roof construction in [[Konya]]]] The '''Seljuks''' found the first Turkish state in Asia Minor and built most of their monuments, which incorporate '''large majestic portals''' and heavily delicate stonework reminiscent of some landmarks in parts of [[Asia]], in the major centres of the time in [[Eastern Anatolia|Eastern]] and [[Central Anatolia]], especially in [[Konya]], their capital. The '''[[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]''', who had considered themselves as a Balkan state until their demise, built most of their landmarks in the [[Balkans]] and that region's extension within present-day Turkey, the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], just like the Byzantines, whom the Ottomans inspired to in so many ways. Most of the '''earlier Ottoman monuments''' were built in [[Bursa]], which have little Byzantine and comperatively large Seljuk influences. Later, the dynasty moved over to Europe — the major landmarks in [[Edirne]] exhibit some kind of "transitional" and fairly experimental style. However, it wasn't until the Fall of [[Istanbul|Constantinople]] that the Ottomans adopted Byzantine architecture almost full scale with some adjustments. Contrary to what may be assumed, though, the Ottoman imperial architecture possibly reached its zenith not in Istanbul, but in Edirne—in the form of '''Selimiye Mosque''', a work of '''[[Architecture#Mimar Sinan|Sinan]]''', the great Ottoman architect of the 16th century. The '''19th century''' brought back the Greek and Roman taste of architectural styles, so there was a huge explosion of '''neo-classical architecture''', as much fashionable in Turkey as in the much of the rest of the world at that time. The [[Istanbul/Galata|Galata]] side of Istanbul, [[Izmir]] (though unfortunately most of which was lost to the big fire of 1922), and numerous towns along the coasts, one most prominent and well preserved example being [[Ayvalık]], quickly filled with elegant neo-classical buildings. At the same time, people in the inland locations were favouring pleasant, more traditional, and less pretentious '''half-timbered whitewashed houses''', which form picturesque towns such as [[Safranbolu]], [[Ankara#Beypazarı|Beypazarı]], and [[Şirince]] in the northern, central, and western part of the country respectively. It was also this time beautiful and impressive '''wooden mansions''' of Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|seaside neighbourhoods]] and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|islands]] were built. Other contemporary trends of the epoch, such as '''Baroque''' and '''Rococo''', didn't make much inroads in Turkey, although there were some experiments of combining them into Islamic architecture, as can be seen at Ortaköy Mosque on the banks of the [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Bosphorus]] along with some others. As the landscapes change the further east you go, so does the architectural heritage. The remote valleys and hilltops of [[Eastern Karadeniz]] and [[Eastern Anatolia]] are dotted with numerous '''medieval Georgian and Armenian churches and castles'''—some of which are nicely well preserved but not all were that lucky. The Armenian cathedral on [[Van|Akdamar Island]] of Lake Van and medieval [[Ani]] are two that lay somewhere on the midway between perfectly preserved and undergone total destruction, but both are absolutely must-sees if you've made your way to the east. For a change, [[Southeastern Anatolia]] features more '''[[Middle East]]-influenced architecture''', with '''arched courtyards''' and heavy usage of '''yellow stones with highly exquisite masonry'''. It's best seen in [[Urfa]], and especially in [[Mardin]] and nearby [[Midyat]]. Being on the crossroads of civilizations more often than not also means being their battleground. So it's no wonder why so many '''castles and citadels''' dot the landscape, both in towns and the countryside, coastal or inland. Most of the castles built throughout history are today the main attractions of the towns they are in. The '''20th century''' wasn't kind on Turkish cities. Due to the pressure caused by the high rates of rural to urban immigration, many historical neighbourhoods in the cities were knocked down in favour of soulless (and usually, drab ugly) apartment blocks, and the outskirts of the major cities transformed to shantytowns. Examples of '''modern architecture''' that could be considered a gem is rather few in Turkey. '''Steel-and-glass skyscrapers''', on the other hand, now steadily rise higher and higher in the major cities, one place where they form a distinctive skyline being the [[Istanbul/New City|business district]] of Istanbul, although hardly impressive or unique compared with the traditional skyline of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Istanbul's Old City]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Along the Troad Coast]] — ancient legends intertwine with beautiful landscapes and the deep blue Aegean Sea * [[Istanbul to Izmir]] — different options to travel between two of Turkey's major cities * [[Lycian Way]] — walk along the remotest section of the country's Mediterranean coast, past ancient cities, forgotten hamlets, and balmy pine forests ==Do== * '''Beaches''' line the entire Mediterranean coast, but those with well-developed resorts are between [[Alanya]] to the east and [[Kuşadası]] on the Aegean coast to the west. There are scores more small places that only locals head for, such as the [[Keşan|Gulf of Saros]], handy for Istanbul. The Marmara and Black Sea beaches are not worth seeking out. * '''Nargile''' (hooka or water pipe) &ndash; Once upon a time, the nargile, or Turkish water pipe, was the centre of Istanbul’s social and political life. Today some of the locals still consider it one of life’s great pleasures and is something interesting to try. * '''Hamam''' &ndash; A visit to a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath is an essential part of any trip to Turkey and is something you'll be sure to repeat before leaving. There is at least one historical ''hamam'' in each neighborhood of Istanbul and other large cities. Take care in selecting a hamam, as they can vary greatly in cleanliness. Most places will offer a scrubbing and/or a massage. Just being in the ''Hamam'' (as a sauna), is enough for seeing and experiencing the place, but the scrubbing is a great experience. The massage is not necessarily better than those found in western countries. Many hamams cater for tourists nowadays and are widely overpriced, mind them. A traditional and authentic hamam does not have to be expensive and certainly you would not pay in euros there. * '''Winter sports''' &ndash; Not what you might expect here, but the mountainous interior of Turkey has bitter-cold winters with reliable snow cover. Some popular resorts in the northwest are [[Uludağ]] near [[Bursa]], Kartepe near [[Izmit]], Kartalkaya near [[Bolu]] and [[Ilgaz National Park|Ilgaz]] near [[Kastamonu]]; in the northeast are Palandöken near [[Erzurum]] and Sarıkamış near [[Kars]]; and central is Erciyes near [[Kayseri]]. At Saklıkent near [[Antalya]] you're supposed to be able to ski in the morning then reach the Med for a swim in the afternoon, but its snow cover is brief and unreliable. * '''Watch football''' &ndash; Süper Lig is soccer's top tier in Turkey, with 16 teams playing August to May. Istanbul has six teams at this level and Ankara has two. The national team usually play home games at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. * '''Cycling''' &ndash; The premier race is the [https://www.tourofturkey.org.tr/ President's Tour of Turkey], held over a week in April. ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--When updating this chart, please also update the chart for Northern Cyprus, which also uses the TL. Thank you.--> {{exchange rates | currency=Turkish lira | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;TL | date=Jun 2022 | USD=17 | EUR=18 | GBP=21 | CAD=13.5 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/try-turkish-lira XE.com] }} [[File:200 Türk Lirası front.jpg|right|thumb|200px|200 TL banknote]] [[File:Lira coin.png|thumb|1 TL coin with a portrait of Atatürk]] {{infobox|What does it cost? |Sometimes fruit and vegetable market stands have price signs. Otherwise, if you are a tourist, you will probably be quoted a much higher price. Here are some common prices from December 2019. Due to the large devaluation of the lira in 2020 and 2021, from €1 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 6.5 TL to 16 TL, most prices will have changed significantly. * Çig Köfte dürüm: 25-50 TL (June 2022) * Chicken dürüm: from 25-55 TL (June 2022) * Iskender Kebab: 70 TL (June 2022) * Pide: from 15 TL (December 2019) * Apples/tangerines: ~3 TL/kg (December 2019) * Dried figs: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Walnuts: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olives: 16-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Water 0.5 L: 3 TL (2 TL in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Ayran: 1.50 TL (0.70 TL in the supermarket) (December 2019) * Çay (tea): 3-6 TL per beaker (18 TL per 200g bag in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Turkish coffee: 15-25 TL (June 2022) * Beer: from 25 TL (June 2022) * Standard Turkish delight/baklava: 50 TL per 454g box (June 2022) * Premium Turkish delight/baklava: 200-400 TL/kg (June 2022) * Cardamom (''kakule''): ~300/kg (December 2019) * Soft ice cream, 1 scoop, waffle cone: 5–20 TL (June 2022) * Rosted castanie: 100 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olive Oil Soap, Bar: 20 TL/kg at a Supermarket (June 2022) * Fake sneakers: 60-80 TL (December 2019) * Waterpipe/hookah: 40-80 TL (December 2019) * Inner city (bus) ride: ~7 TL (June 2022) * Intercity bus (10-12 hr): ~100 TL (December 2019) * Budget accommodation: from 50 TL/person (December 2019) }} The currency of the country is the '''Turkish lira''', denoted by the symbol "'''₺'''" or "'''TL'''" (ISO code: '''TRY'''). Wikivoyage articles will use ''TL'' to denote the currency. The lira is divided into 100 kuruş (abbreviated kr). In 2005, Turkey dropped six zeroes from its currency, thus making each post-2005 lira worth one million pre-2005 lira (or so called "old lira"). Don't be confused if you see the currency symbolised YTL or ytl, standing for ''yeni lira''). Pre-2009 banknotes and coins (those bearing ''yeni lira'' and ''yeni kuruş'') are '''not''' legal tender, and can no longer be exchanged at banks. The new Turkish lira symbol, [[File:Turkish_lira_symbol_black.svg|10px|title=Turkish Lira Sign]], was created by the Central Bank in 2012 after a country-wide contest. Banknotes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL denominations. Coins of 5, 10, 25 and 50 kuruş are legal tender. There's also a 1 TL coin. ====Currency exchange==== There are legal exchange offices in all cities and almost any town. Banks also exchange money, but they are not worth the hassle as they are usually crowded and do not give better rates than exchange offices. It can seem that Turkey has more currency exchange offices per-capita than anywhere else in the world, leading to fierce competition for exchange rates. This is due to uncertainty in the value of the Turkish lira, which results in residents regularly exchanging Turkish lira into more stable stores of values such as US Dollars and Euros. You can see the rates an office offers on the (usually electronic) boards located somewhere near its gate. To get the best rate, look for shops with the smallest difference between their buy and sell rates for a given currency pair (buy-sell spread). Euros and US dollars are the most useful currencies, with often less than a 1% buy-sell spread. But pounds sterling (good luck with getting any non-Bank of England notes deemed higher value than Monopoly money), Canadian dollars, Swiss francs, Japanese yen, Saudi riyals, and a number of other currencies are also not very hard to exchange for a good rate. Currency exchange offices typically do not charge a commission (unlike ATMs with Dynamic Currency Conversion services), with the notable exception of offices in airports. It is important to remember that most exchangers accept only banknotes, it can be very hard to exchange foreign coins. In some places, where there is a meaningful explanation for it, more uncommon currencies may also be exchanged, e.g. Australian dollars in [[Çanakkale]] where the annual Anzac WWI commemorations take place. As a general rule, if a place attracts many visitors from a country, then it is usually possible to exchange that country’s currency there. Tourism-oriented industries in tourism-oriented towns, as well as shops where big amounts of money change hands, like supermarkets, in most parts of the country, generally accept foreign currency (usually limited to Euro and American dollars only), but the rates they accept the currency are usually worse than those of exchange offices. Ask if they accept foreign currency. ====Credit cards==== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express much less so. Most credit card users have to enter their PIN codes when using their cards if above a certain amount (250 TL). Older, magnetic card holders are excepted from this, but remember that, unlike some other places in Europe, salespeople haves the legal right to ask you to show a valid ID with a photo on to recognize that you are the owner of the card. ====ATMs==== Cash machines are scattered throughout the cities, concentrated in central parts. It is possible to draw Turkish lira (and sometimes US dollars or/and euros) from these ATMs with your foreign Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card (not necessarily a credit card). Any major town has at least one ATM. ATMs ask whether to provide instructions in English or in Turkish (and sometimes some other languages, too) as soon as you insert a foreign card (or a Turkish card which is not the operating bank’s own). In Turkey, two types of ATMs exist: dynamic currency conversion (DCC ATMs) advertising that they offer multiple currencies, and regular ATMs without DCC (only offering Turkish Lira and generally located next to a bank branch). DCC ATMs will charge extortionate currency exchange rates (markups of 5-10% or an excessive ATM fee) that are generally impossible to decline. Whenever possible, you should only use a regular ATM without DCC, as they will usually default back to your bank's currency conversion rate and markup (which is virtually always more favourable) and in many cases, will not even incur an ATM use surcharge. If a screen pops up offering you a currency conversion rate/markup, decline it. In central locations, you may encounter standalone buildings housing many ATMs, marketing themselves (using a logo) as being DCC ATMs or offering euros. These ATMs offer a [[Money#Dynamic_currency_conversion|direct currency conversion (DCC)]] into your home currency (€, US$, etc.), so you will then be charged in your home currency and not in Turkish Lira. This is best to avoid since the rates offered are considerably far worse than what your bank would charge you for the Turkish Lira you're about to withdraw. Wherever possible, you should use ATMs connected to bank branches that do not have a DCC logo, as these often do not charge commission or force DCC. Non-DCC ATMs for some banks may not even charge an ATM fee. Specific costs for ATM withdrawals depend on your foreign bank, but many ATMs in Turkey add a commission / fee on-top of the dispensed amount (even for US dollar and euro withdrawals), which is then together charged to you bank. In the following an overview of banks and charges: * Ziraat, HSBC: '''no ATM fee''' (as of 2021) * Halkbank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * odeabank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * Sekerbank: '''no ATM fee''' * TEB: 2.1% * Türkiye Bankasi: 2.9% * DenizBank and VakifBank: 3% * Garanti BBVA: 5% (as of 2021) * AKBank: 7.95% * QNB: US$5 ===Shopping=== '''Beware''': Always ask for the price ahead if it is not displayed anywhere, even if it is just for a ''çay''. It is an extremely common practice to overcharge tourists, oftentimes 5 to 10 times the price. Furthermore, it seems a common scheme to give the wrong change, especially to the absent-minded tourist. So, always have in mind what you are supposed to receive as change and double-check immediately. Besides that never hand over a large note just like that; sometimes the change is then given on a supposedly obtained smaller note and the merchant will insist on having just received a small note. Paying by credit card will not render you immune to short-change scams, as some vendors are often set up to charge in Euros and US Dollars in addition to Turkish liras, and some vendors will go as far as to charge you the price quoted in a different currency (i.e. by entering 100 EUR rather than 100 TL into the credit card terminal). Do your best to only use large banknotes at established, reputable businesses, and to pay in near-exact change where possible. Apart from classical tourist souvenirs like postcards and trinkets, here are a few of what you can bring back home from Turkey. *'''Leather clothing''' — Turkey is the biggest leather producer in the world, so the leather clothing is cheaper than elsewhere. Many shops in Laleli, Beyazıt, Mahmutpaşa districts of Istanbul (all around the tram line which goes through Sultanahmet Square) are specialized on leather. [[File:In Turkish carpet factory.jpg|thumb|Carpet manufacturing]] *'''Carpets and kilims''' — Many regions in Turkey produce handmade kilims and carpets. Though the symbols and figures differentiate depending on the region in which the carpet is produced, they are generally symbolic expressions based on ancient Anatolian religions and/or nomadic Turkic life which takes shape around shamanic beliefs more than 1,000 years ago. You can find shops specialized on handmade carpets and kilims in any major city, tourist spot and Sultanahmet Area. :You seriously cannot go anywhere in Turkey without someone trying to sell you a carpet. People will approach you on the street, engage in a little friendly conversation about where you're from, how do you like Turkey, and "would you like to come with me to my uncle's shop? It's just around the corner, and has the best authentic kilims." It can be irritating if you let it get to you, but remember that a large part of these people's economy comes from tourist's wallets so you can't blame them for trying. *'''Silk''' — Dresses and scarves. Although can be found in many parts of the country, silk fans should head for [[Bursa]] and before that, pick up basics of [[bargaining]]. *'''Earthenware''' — Handmade [[Cappadocia]]n pottery (amphoras, old-style plates, flowerpots etc.) are made of local salty clay. Salt content of clay, thanks to salt spray produced by the Salt Lake –which is the second largest lake in Turkey- in the heartland of Central Anatolia, is what makes local earthenware top quality. In some Cappadocian towns, it is possible to see how these artifacts are produced, or even to experience producing one, at the dedicated workshops. Tiles with classical Ottoman motives that are produced in [[Kütahya]] are also famous. *'''Turkish delight''' and '''Turkish coffee''' — If you like these during your Turkey trip, don’t forget to take a few packages back home. Available everywhere. A 454 gram box of standard Turkish delights costs 50 TL, while Turkish delights from premium brands (e.g. Hafız Mustafa 1864) go for around 400 TL/kg. Turkish coffee is best purchased from a local grocery store with listed prices; grocery stores and tourist-oriented stores generally use the same suppliers, but the latter charges a significant mark-up for the boutique experience and nicer packaging. *'''Honey''' — The pine honey (''çam balı'') of [[Marmaris]] is famous and has a much stronger taste and consistency than regular flower honeys. Although not easily available, if you can get your hands on it, don't miss the honey of Macahel valley, made out of flowers of a temperate rainforest almost completely out of human impact in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeastern Black Sea Region]]. Nearby Anzer in the highlands is also famous for its honey, perhaps easier to obtain. The same region also features ''deli bal'' ("mad honey"), from the toxic rhododendron flowers, with hallucinogenic effects — overindulging in it may cause serious health complications. :Check your country's import regulations for agricultural products if you intend to take any amount of Turkish honey home. *'''Chestnut dessert''' — Made out of syrup and chestnuts grown on the foothills of Mt. [[Uludağ]], chestnut dessert (''kestane şekeri'') is a famous and tasty product of [[Bursa]]. There are many variations, such as chocolate coated ones. Chestnut dessert can be found in elsewhere, too, but relatively more expensive and in smaller packages. *'''Meerschaum souvenirs''' — Despite its name meaning “sea foam” which it resembles, meerschaum (''lületaşı'') is extracted only in one place in the world: landlocked [[Eskişehir]] province in the extreme northwest part of Central Anatolia Region. This rock, similar to gypsum at sight, is carved into smoking pipes and cigarette holders. It has a soft and creamy texture and makes for a great decorative item. Available at some shops in Eskişehir. *'''Castile (olive oil) soap''' — Natural, a silky touch on your skin, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere in your bathroom. Absolutely cheaper than those to be found in Northern and Western Europe. Street markets in the [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] and southern [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]] is full of olive oil soap, almost all of which are handmade. Even some old folk in the Aegean Region is producing their castile soaps in the traditional way: during or just after the olive harvest, neighbours gather in yards around large boilers heated by wood fire, then lye derived from the wood ash is added to hot water and olive oil mix. Outside of the Aegean region, note that many tourist/souvenir shops are selling the same Olive oil soap bars found in supermarkets (especially in Istanbul), except taken out of their original packaging and repackaged more nicely. In cities out of the Aegean Region, natural olive oil soap can be found in shops specialized in olive and olive oil. Some of these shops are even offering ecological soaps: made of organic olive oil and sometimes with additions of organic essential oils. * '''Other soaps''' unique to Turkey are: laurel soaps (''defne sabunu'') which is produced mainly in [[Antakya]] (Antioch), soaps of [[Isparta]] enriched with rose oil which is produced abundantly in the area around Isparta, and ''bıttım sabunu'', a soap made out of the oil of seeds of a local variety of pistachio tree native to the mountains of [[Southeastern Anatolia|Southeastern Region]]. In [[Edirne]], soaps shaped as various fruits are produced. Not used for their lather, rather they make a good assortment when different “fruits” are placed in a basket on a table, they fill the air with their sweet scent as well. *'''Olive-based products apart from soap''' — Other olive-based products to give a try are olive oil shampoos, olive oil based eau de colognes and ''zeyşe'', abbreviation from the first syllables of ''zeytin şekeri'', a dessert similar to chestnut desserts, but made from olives. ====Bargaining==== [[File:Aynali-carsi.jpg|thumb|At the Aynalı Çarşı bazaar in [[Çanakkale]]]] In Turkey, [[bargaining]] is a must — particularly in souvenir shops in touristy areas and carpet shops everywhere, where the customer is ''expected'' to bargain and therefore the initial price offer is often inflated. You can even try your hand for accommodation, particularly during off-season. During bargaining, don’t look so impressed and interested, and be patient. Since foreigners (especially Western people) aren’t expected to be good at bargaining, sellers are quick to supposedly reject any bargaining attempt, but be patient and wait, the price will fall! The mutually agreed price may be only valid for cash transactions, though, so for card payments it makes sense to let the shopkeeper know somewhere down the line what your preferred payment would be. ====VAT refund==== You can get a VAT refund if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Turkey. Look for the blue “Tax-Free” sticker on the windowpane or entrance of the shops, these kind of shops are the only places you can get a VAT refund. Don’t forget to take the necessary papers from the shop that will enable you for a VAT reclaim when leaving Turkey. VAT Refund rates are 18% for purchases of Accessories, electronics, watches, sunglasses, cosmetics, porcelain/ceramics and homeware (over 118 TL), and 8% for Textiles and clothes, leather goods, carpets, shoes, bags, optics, books and food (over 108 TL). Although Turkey is in a customs union with the European Union for non-agricultural goods, there is not an initiative to abolish duty-free shops in the airports and border crossings unlike in the EU. ====Antique souvenirs==== Taking any antique (defined as something more than 100 years old) out of Turkey is subject to heavy restrictions or, in many cases, forbidden. If someone offers to sell you an antique, either you are in for a scam and offered an overpriced imitation or about to be a party to organized crime if you decide to purchase. ===Tipping=== In general, tipping is not considered obligatory. However, it is very common to leave a 5% to 10% tip in restaurants if you're satisfied with the service. At high-end restaurants a tip of 10-15% is customary. It is NOT possible to add tip to the credit card bill. It is very common amongst Turkish people to pay the bill with a credit card and leave the tip in cash or coins. Most waiters will bring your cash back in coins as much as possible, that's because Turkish people don't like to carry coins around and usually leave them at the table. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it is common practice to let them keep the change. If you insist on taking exact change back, ask for ''para üstü?'' (pronounced “pah-rah oos-too”, which means “change”). Driver will be reluctant to give it at first, but you will eventually succeed. If you are fortunate enough to try out a Turkish bath, it is customary to tip 15% of the total and split it up among all of the attendants. This is an important thing to keep in mind when tipping in Turkey, and will ensure your experience goes smoothly and is enjoyable. Supermarket cashiers usually round up the total sum to the next 5 kuruş if you pay in cash (the exact sum is extracted when paid by a credit card though). This is not a kind of involuntary tip, as the 2-3-4 kuruşes don’t go into their pockets. It is simply because they are not adequately supplied with enough 1 kuruş coins as it is very rare in circulation. So don’t be surprised if the change given to you is short of a few kuruşes from what should be given to you according to what the electronic board of the till says. It is totally okay to pay the exact sum if you have enough number of 1 kuruş coins. ==Eat== {{seealso|Middle Eastern cuisine}} [[File:AdanaKebap.JPG|thumb|''Adana kebap'', a skewer of minced meat spiced with chili and topped with ''pide'' bread, a speciality of [[Adana]]]] Turkish cuisine combines Mediterranean, Central Asian, Caucasian, and Arabic influences, and is extremely rich. Beef is the most important meat (lamb is also common but due to the Islamic taboo, pork is very hard to find although not illegal), and eggplant (aubergine), onion, lentil, bean, tomato, garlic, and cucumber are the primary vegetables. An abundance of spices is also used. The main staples are rice (''pilav''), bulgur wheat and bread, and dishes are typically cooked in vegetable oil or sometimes butter. There are many kinds of specialized restaurants to choose from, since most do not prepare or serve other kinds of food. Traditional Turkish restaurants serve meals daily prepared and stored in a bain-marie. The meals are at the entrance so you can easily see and choose. ''Kebapçı''s are restaurants specialized in many kinds of kebab. Some kebab restaurants serve alcohol (often denoted by the name ''ocakbaşı'') while others don't. There are subtypes like ''ciğerci'' (specialized in fried liver), ''Adana kebapçısı'' (chili kebab originally from the [[Adana|southern city]] it is named after) or ''İskender kebapçısı'' (slices of roasted beef in tomato and yogurt sauce, originally from [[Bursa]]). Fish restaurants typically serve ''meze'' (cold olive oil dishes) and rakı or wine. ''Dönerci''s are prevalent through country and serve ''döner'' kebab as a fast food. ''Köfteci''s are restaurants with meatballs (''köfte'') served as the main dish. Other fare that can be had at specialized joints include ''kokoreç'' (barbecued & spiced ruminant intestines), ''tantuni'' (finely minced lamb or chicken meat and vegetables sandwich), ''mantı'' (a.k.a. "Turkish ravioli" often in garlic yogurt sauce), ''gözleme'' (thin pancakes filled with meat, cheese or potato, often cooked over a traditional wood-fired oven), ''lahmacun'' (often denoted "Turkish pizza", minced meat, onion, and parsley on a thin, crunchy bread), ''pide'' (similar to ''lahmacun'', but with larger chunks of meat and perhaps cheese over a thicker bread base; likely etymologically related to 'pizza'), and ''çiğ köfte'' (a wrap of mushy bulgur wheat and fresh vegetables; the original recipe included uncooked meat — hence the name "raw meatball" — but most commonly vegan nowadays). ''Midye'' (mussels with spicy rice) is often a late night snack, available from [[street food|street stalls]] and enjoyed after a marathon of binge drinking. A full Turkish meal at kebab restaurant starts with a soup, often lentil soup (''mercimek çorbası''), and a set of ''meze'' appetizers featuring olives, cheese, pickles and a wide variety of small dishes. Meze can easily be made into a full meal, especially if they are consumed along with rakı. The main course is usually meat: a common dish type and Turkey's best known culinary export is '''kebab''' (''kebap''), grilled meat in various forms including the famous ''döner kebap'' (thin slices of meat shaved from a giant rotating spit) and ''şiş kebap'' (skewered meat), and a lot more others. ''Köfte'' (meatball) is a variation of the kebab. There are hundreds of kinds of ''köfte'' throughout Anatolia, but only about a dozen of them are known to the residents of the larger cities, like ''İnegöl köfte'', ''Dalyan köfte'', ''sulu köfte'' etc. Eating on the cheap is mostly done at kebab stands, which can be found everywhere in Istanbul and other major cities. For the equivalent of a couple dollars, you get a full loaf of bread sliced down the middle, filled with broiled meat, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. For North Americans familiar with "donairs" wrapped in pita bread or wraps, you should look for the word ''dürüm'' or ''dürümcü'' on the windows of the kebab stands and ask for your kebab to be wrapped in a ''dürüm'' or ''lavaş'' bread depending on the region. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarian restaurants are not common, and can be found only in very central parts of big cities and some of the tourist spots. However, every good restaurant offers vegetable dishes, and some of the restaurants offering traditional ''ev yemeği'' (“home food”) have olive-oil specialities which are vegetarian in content. The Aegean region, where all kinds of wild herbs are eaten as main meals, either cooked or raw and dressed with olive oil, is really easy for vegetarian travel but the same is not true for everywhere else in the country — in the southeast for example, a dish without meat is not considered a proper meal. In such areas, supermarkets may help with their shelves full of canned vegetables or cooked olive-oil courses (imported from outside the region) and fresh fruits. However in rural areas, it's better not to tempt fate, and bring along some supplies just in case, as nonregional food might not be available. ===Desserts=== [[Image:T Honey.jpg|thumb|Turkish delight]] Some Turkish desserts are modeled on the sweet and nutty Arabic kind: famous dishes include ''baklava'', a layered pastry of finely ground nuts and phyllo dough soaked in honey and spices, and Turkish delight (''lokum''), a gummy confection of rosewater and sugar. There are also many more kinds of desserts prepared using milk predominantly, such as ''kazandibi'', ''keşkül'', ''muhallebi'', ''sütlaç'', ''tavuk göğsü'', ''güllaç'' etc. ===Breakfast=== Turkish breakfast tends to comprise of ''çay'' (tea), bread, olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber and occasionally spreads such as honey and jam. This can become very monotonous after a while. A nice alternative to try (should you have the option) is ''menemen'': a Turkish variation on scrambled eggs/omelette. Capsicum (red bell pepper), onion, garlic and tomato are all combined with eggs. The meal is traditional cooked (and served) in a clay bowl. Try adding a little chili to spice it up and make sure to use lots of bread as well for a filling hot breakfast. Bread is omnipresent in Turkey, at any given meal you'll be presented with a large basket of crusty bread. Ubiquitous ''simit'' (also known as ''gevrek'' in some [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] cities such as [[Izmir]]), much like bagel but somewhat thinner, crustier, and with roasted sesame seeds all over, is available from trolleys of street vendors in virtually everywhere at any time except late at night. Perhaps with the addition of Turkish feta cheese (''beyaz peynir'') or cream cheese (''krem peynir'' or ''karper''), a couple of ''simit''s make up a filling and a very budget conscious breakfast (as each costs about 5 TL), or even a lunch taken while on the go. == Drink == [[File:Turkish coffee in Istanbul.jpg | thumb | 300px | Turkish coffee with a morsel of Turkish delight ]] '''Turkish coffee''' (''kahve''), served in tiny cups, is strong and tasty, just be careful not to drink the sludgy grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is very different from the so-called Turkish coffees sold abroad. ''Sade kahve'' is served black, while ''as şekerli'', ''orta şekerli'' and ''çok şekerli'' will get you a little, some or a lot of sugar in your cup. Instant coffees, cappuccinos, and espressos are gaining more popularity day by day, and can be found with many different flavours. Despite coffee taking a substantial part in national culture, '''tea''' (''çay'') is also very popular and is indeed the usual drink of choice. Most Turks are heavy drinkers of tea in their daily lives. Having only entered the scene in the 1930s, tea quickly gained ground against coffee due to the fact that [[Yemen]], the traditional supplier of coffee to Turkey then, was cut off from the rest of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, and the first tea plants took root in [[Eastern Karadeniz]] after some unsuccessful trials to grow it in the country, as a result of protectionist economic policies that were put into effect after World War I. Be careful, if your tea is prepared by locals, it can be much stronger than you're used to. Although it is not native-typical and a rather touristy feature, you have to taste the special '''apple tea''' (''elma çayı'') or '''sage tea''' (''adaçayı'', literally "island tea") of Turkey. '''Rosehip''' (''kuşburnu'') and '''linden''' (''ıhlamur'') teas are other commonly available variations on the theme, although mostly consumed by Turks as herbal remedies and not for refreshment. [[File:Fresh ayran.jpg | thumb | 300px | A glass of ayran]] '''Ayran''' is a popular drink of water and yoghurt not unlike the Finnish/Russian "buttermilk" or Indian "lassi", but always served without sugar (and, in fact, typically with a little salt added). If you're travelling by bus over the Taurus Mountains, ask for "köpüklü ayaran' or "yayık ayaranı", a variety of the drink much loved by locals. '''Boza''' is a traditional cold, thick drink that originates from Central Asia, but is also common in several [[Balkans|Balkan]] countries. It is fermented ''bulgur'' (a kind of wheat) with sugar and water additions. [http://www.vefa.com.tr/index.php?dil=en Vefa Bozacisi] is the best known and traditional producer of boza in [[Istanbul]]. In Ankara, you get excellent Boza from Akman Boza Salonu in the old city area of Ulus. Boza can also be found on the shelves of many supermarkets, especially in winter, packaged in 1-litre PET bottles. However these bottled bozas lack the sourness and consistency of traditional boza, they are sweeter and less dense. [[File:Salep_drink.jpg | thumb | 300px | A cup of salep]] '''Sahlep''' (or '''Salep''') is another traditional hot drink, made from milk, orchid root and sugar, typically decorated with cinnamon. It is mostly preferred in winter and can be found in cafés and patisseries (''pastane'') and can be easily confused by the looks of it with cappuccino. You can also find instant sahlep in many supermarkets sold with the name ''Hazır Sahlep''. '''Red poppy syrup''' is one of the traditional Turkish drinks made of red poppy petals, water and sugar by natural ways. [[Bozcaada]] is famous for red poppy syrup. International brands of '''colas''', '''sodas''' and '''fruit-flavoured sodas''' are readily available and much consumed alongside some local brands. In Turkish, ''soda'' means '''mineral water''', whereas what is called as soda in English is ''gazoz'' or ''sade gazoz'' in Turkish. [[file:Toasting.JPG | thumb | 300px | ''Şerefe!'' - a toast with rakı over a family meal]] '''Rakı''' is Turkey's national drink, the aniseed-flavoured twice-distilled spirit similar to ''anise, ouzo, sambuca'' and ''arak''. It's distilled first from raisins or grapes, or less often from figs, beet sugar or other sources. The first distillation creates a very strong spirit called ''suma''. This is mixed with aniseed and water, re-distilled, re-diluted then matured for 30 days. It's sold at 40% abv strength and always drunk in a long glass mixed with water, which turns it cloudy. You might indicate ''tek'' (single) or ''duble'' (double) for how much rakı goes into your glass, and have a second glass of iced water at hand. It's nice with appetisers, ''meze'' or seafood; don't drink large amounts without a meal unless you're Kemal Atatürk setting your country to rights. Every supermarket stocks rakı: common brands (also marketed in the west) include Yeni, Tekirdağ, and Efe. As for Turkish '''wine''', the wines are as good as the local grape varieties. ''Kalecik Karası'' from [[Ankara]], ''Karasakız'' from [[Bozcaada]], ''Öküzgözü'' from [[Elazığ]], ''Boğazkere'' from [[Diyarbakır]] are some of the most well-known varieties. The biggest winemakers are [http://www.kavaklidere.com/girisEN.aspx Kavaklıdere], [http://dolucawines.com/ Doluca], [http://sevilengroup.com/en/vineyards Sevilen], and [https://kayrawines.com/Sayfalar/index.aspx Kayra] with many good local vineyards especially in the western part of the country. In addition liquory fruit wines of [[Şirince]] near [[Izmir]] are well worth tasting. One specific sweet red wine to try while you're there is Talay Kuntra. There are two major Turkish '''breweries'''. Efes and Tekel Birası are two widely known lagers. In addition, you can find locally brewed Tuborg, Miller, Heineken, and Carlsberg too. ==Smoke== All cigarettes except ecigs are sold freely and are still relatively cheap by western standards. Although many Turkish people do smoke, there is a growing health awareness about smoking and the number of smokers is slowly but steadily declining, and the rigid smoking ban that was introduced is surprisingly enforced. Smoking in the presence of someone who does not smoke in a public place requires their permission. If someone does not like the smoke, they will ask you not to smoke or they will cough, then just stop and apologize. This is what the locals do. If you are invited to someone's home, do not smoke unless the host does first, and after they do, then you can ask for their permission to smoke. ===Smoking ban=== Smoking is banned in public places (e.g. airports, metro stations and indoor train stations, schools, universities, government administration buildings, in all workplaces, concert halls, theatres and cinemas) and on public transport (airplanes, ferries, trains, suburban trains, subways, trams, buses, minibuses, and taxis). Smoking is banned in sports stadiums, the only outdoor areas where this ban is extended. It is a finable offence of 69 TL. Separately smoking is also banned, in restaurants, bars, cafes, traditional teahouses, the remaining air-conditioned public places including department stores and shopping mall restaurants; and there are no exceptions as indoor non-smoking sections are also banned. Apart from a fine for smokers, there is a heavy fine of 5,000 TL for owners, for failing to enforce the ban properly and that is why it is strictly enforced by these establishments. In Istanbul, especially in non-tourist areas, some bars/restaurants/music venues and even work places will bring you an ashtray as there will be many people smoking inside, even though there is a sign on the wall forbidding it, many people consider it to be up to the discretion of the owners/workers of the building. However, bars/restaurants/music venues in tourist areas (e.g. Beyoğlu, Sişli etc...) are relentlessly "raided" (and in case of any violations – not just for flouting the smoking ban – fined heavily) by the zabıta (municipal official), so these establishments will much less likely dare to violate the bans. Although such "raids" will be disconcerting for tourists, customers will not be affected as the zabıta does not issue fines to customers – at most will be asked to leave the place, in case of serious violations. However the smoking ban is openly flouted in government administration buildings, where the civil servants seem to think that they are somehow above the law. Outside the cities and tourist resorts, the smoking ban is less rigidly enforced in small towns and in the villages hardly at all, because the municipal police (zabıta) rarely comes to these places to enforce it and issue fines, leading to some establishments and its customers to ignore this, but even there it is nevertheless best to follow the less enforced smoking ban. While smoking is strictly prohibited on public transport, you will see some taxi drivers smoking in their taxis, which are also included in the smoking ban, but is the only form of public transport where this ban is openly flouted. When entering the taxi just request the taxi driver not to smoke, and he will politely oblige - in fact most of them will put out their cigarettes immediately once they see a customer hailing them or approaching them. ==Sleep== [[File:Balloons over Cappadocia - 2014.10 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Balloons over Cappadocia]] Accommodation in Turkey varies from 5-star hotels to a simple tent pitched in a vast plateau. So the prices vary hugely as well. ===Hotels=== All major cities and tourist spots have '''5-star hotels''', many of them run by international chains. These are mostly concrete blocks, although some, particularly in rural areas, are bungalows with private gardens and swimming pools. If you are looking for an all-inclusive holiday package in a [[Mediterranean_Turkey|Mediterranean]] '''resort''', you would definitely find better rates when booking back at home rather than in Turkey itself. The difference is considerable; compared with what you would pay when booking at home, you may end up paying twice as much if you simply walk in the resort. ===Hostels and guesthouses=== '''[[Hostels]]''' are not widespread; there are a few in Istanbul, mainly in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas, and still fewer are recognized by Hostelling International (HI, former International Youth Hostel Federation, IYHF). Alternatively, '''guesthouses''' (''pansiyon'') provide low cost accommodation (expect around 75–150 TL daily per person, 2022). B&Bs are also generally covered by the word ''pansiyon'', as most of them offer breakfast (sometimes for an extra payment; ask before deciding on a stay there). Unique in the country, [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]] to the southwest of Antalya is known for welcoming visitors in the wooden tree-houses or in wooden communal sleeping halls. '''Short term rentals''' of flats in low-rise beachfront properties are possible. These are called ''apart hotel''s, often come with two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and basic furniture and kitchenware, and can easily accommodate four people. They are more commonly found in the coastal towns of the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Northern Aegean]] regions, which attract a larger number of Turkish families than overseas travellers. On a per person basis, these are much cheaper than hotels or guesthouses but the price depends on the location, season, and duration of your stay. Many '''timeshare condos''' (''devremülk'') accept walk-in guests. These are mostly found in areas notable for their hot springs, and mostly attract either families with children or older couples. Expect to pay upwards of 250 TL/night for a flat (2022), but as with ''apart hotel''s, the cost depends on the location and season. ==="Teacher's house"=== Like Atatürk statues and crescent-and-star flags etched into the sides of mountains, the ''öğretmenevi'' (“teacher’s house”) is an integral part of the Turkish landscape. Found in almost every city in Turkey, these government-run institutions serve as affordable guesthouses for educators on the road and&mdash;since anyone is welcome if space is available&mdash;for those traveling on a teacher’s budget (in 2022 about 200 TL/person, breakfast ''kahvaltı'' included; WiFi and hot water available). For the most part, these guesthouses are drab affairs, 1970s-era concrete boxes usually painted in a shade of pink and found in some of the least interesting parts of town. However safety and cleanliness are never concerns. ===Agritourism=== [https://wwoofturkey.org/ ''TaTuTa''] (an acronym from the first syllables of ''Tarım-Turizm-Takas'': Agriculture-Tourism-Barter) is an [[agritourism]] project aiming to connect organic farmers with interested travellers, through an exchange of overnight farm stays in return for a lending hand in gardenwork. ===Camping and RV-camping=== [[File:A camping place.JPG|thumb|A campsite in Turkey]] There are many private estates dotting the whole coastline of Turkey, where the owners rent their property for campers. These '''campsites''', ''kamping'' in Turkish, have basic facilities such as tap water, toilets, tree shade (a particularly welcome treat during the scorching and fiercely sunny summers), and some provide electricity to each tent by individual wires. Camping in the cities and towns outside the campsites is usually frowned upon, so you should always ask the local administration (village chief ''muhtar'' and/or gendarme ''jandarma'' in villages, municipalities ''belediye'' and/or the local police ''polis'' in towns) if there is an acceptable spot for you to pitch your tent. Wild camping in the forest without permission is OK, unless the area is under environmental protection. Regardless of the conservational status, a campfire anywhere in forests apart from the designated fireplaces in recreational (read "picnic") areas is forbidden. '''Stores''' offering camping gear are hard to come across, usually along back alleys in towns (often the stores offering hunting equipment are your best bet) or in the underground floors of large shopping arcades. So, unless you are exactly sure you can obtain what you need at your destination, it's best to pack along your gear. In smaller stores in non-major towns, the price of most of what is on sale is pretty much [[Bargaining|negotiable]]—it is not uncommon for shop attendants to ask double or even more of what it would typically cost in another store in a neighbouring town for an item. Although a revival seems to have started in the 2020s, '''caravan/trailer parks''' are not as common as they once were; there remains only a few, if any, from the days hippies tramped the Turkish highways in their vans—perhaps the most famous one, the Ataköy caravan park, known amongst the RV-ers for its convenient location in Istanbul is long history. However, caravanners can stay overnight in numerous resting areas along the highways and motorways, many larger parking lots within the cities or virtually in any appropriate rural public space. Filling the water tanks and discharging wastewater seem to matter most. ===Booking.com=== The service to make reservations for Turkey is only available outside of Turkey. This is due to a tax struggle between the website and the government. So, you best book your accommodation before coming to Turkey. Otherwise, you can always use Tor or a VPN to get around this limitation. ==Learn== *'''Naile's Art Home''' is a marbling paper (''ebru'') gallery and workshop in [[Cappadocia]]. *'''[https://sanatkampi.com/en/ Kayaköy Art Camp]''', in [[Kayaköy]], a ghost town near Fethiye is offering art classes in summer, specializing on photography, painting, and sculpture. *'''Ottoman Turkish''' classes in are held in Adatepe, a bohemian village in the Northern Aegean near [[Altınoluk]]. You can also participate in '''[http://www.philosophyinassos.org/ philosophy classes]''' taking place every summer in nearby [[Assos]], carrying on the agora tradition of the ancient Med. *'''Glass workshops''' around Beykoz up on the Bosphorus in the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side]] of Istanbul, are offering one-day classes teaching how to make trinkets out of recycled glass. *There are many '''language schools''' where you can study Turkish in most of the larger cities. Ankara University affiliated ''[http://tomer.ankara.edu.tr/en/home-page/ Tömer]'' is one of the most popular language schools in Turkey and has branches in many cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir among others. *Many Turkish '''universities''' participate in pan-European and pan-Islamic '''student exchange''' programs (like Erasmus or Mevlana). Check with your own university and the Turkish one you intend to study at. *Many foreigners living in Istanbul support themselves by teaching English. Finding a good teaching job is usually easier with a well-recognized certificate like the ones listed below: **'''[http://www.iti-istanbul.com ITI Istanbul]''' in 4. Levent runs Cambridge University's CELTA and DELTA courses year-round. ==Work== Work as an English teacher is reasonably easy to stumble upon. ESL teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree and TESOL Certificate can expect to earn 800-2,500 TL (monthly) and will usually teach 20–35 hours in a week. Contracts will sometimes include accommodations, airfare, and health-care. Being that import-export is huge in Turkey, there are also many opportunities outside of teaching, though these are often much more difficult to find and require some legal work. You need to have a work permit to work in Turkey. The control over illegal workers have grown stricter in the past five years with the consequence of deportation, so take the work permit issue seriously. However, if you have your own company in Turkey you are allowed to "manage" it without having a work permit. Setting up what is known as an FDI (foreign direct investment) company is relatively straightforward, takes a few days and costs around 2,300 TL (April 2007). You don't need a Turkish partner, the company can be 100% foreign owned and requires a minimum of two people as shareholders. Running costs for a company average about 2,500 TL per year for a small to medium enterprise, less for an inactive company. Owning a company allows you to be treated as Turkish in respect of purchasing real estate and bypasses the need for military permission and allows you to complete a sale in one day if required. ==Stay safe== {{Warningbox|Because of the ongoing civil war in Syria, do not travel within 10 km of Turkey's border with that country. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey |lastedit=2020-09-01}} [[File:Falezlerden Antalya Konyaaltı Plajına doğru bir görünüm.jpg|thumb|Antalya beach]] Dial '''112''' to contact the police or the gendarme (a military-styled unit of the Interior Ministry responsible for rural safety) from any phone, free of charge. Upon entering some museums, hotels, metro stations, and almost all shopping malls, especially in larger cities, you will notice '''security checkpoints''' similar to those found in airports. Don't worry, this is the standard procedure in Turkey and does not imply an immediate danger of attack. These security screenings are also conducted in a much more relaxed way than the airports, so you will not have to remove your belt to avoid the alarm when walking through the metal detector. '''Carry your passport''' or other means of identification at all times. One may not be requested to show them for a long period, then all of a sudden a minibus is checked by the traffic police (or the military, particularly in Eastern Turkey), or one runs into an officer of the law with time on his hand, and one must show papers. Some government buildings may ask you to temporarily surrender your passport in return for equipment such as headphones for simultaneous translation, etc., and you may find your passport stored in an open box along with the locals ID cards which may be a little disconcerting. Hotels may request you to hand your passport in until you paid the bill, which puts you into an awkward situation. Referring to the police always made them hand the passport back, once the registration procedure was finalized. Showing a personal visiting card, one or two credit cards or knowing the address of a respectable hotel may solve the no-papers situation, but any self-respecting officer will tell you that you are in the wrong, and will be sorry next time. If treated politely however police and military can be quite friendly and even offer rides to the next city (no joke intended). If you intend to travel to [[Eastern_Anatolia|Eastern]] or [[Southeastern Anatolia]], stay ahead of the news. Although it offers many beautiful sights, the situation is far from secure due to '''ethnic strife''' and protests, sometimes resulting in violence. The region is far from a war zone, but take precaution when visiting this volatile place. The real risk of threat is not very big though, if you stick on major routes and follow common sense rules (such as avoiding demonstrations). ===Crime=== {{see also|Istanbul#Scams}} The large cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, are not immune to '''petty crime'''. Although petty crime is not especially directed towards tourists, by no means are they exceptions. Snatching, [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]], and mugging are the most common kinds of petty crime. The early 2000s installation of a camera network which watches the primary streets and squares has reduced the number of snatching and mugging incidents. Just like anywhere else, following common sense is recommended. Have your wallet and money in your front pockets instead of the back pockets, backpack or shoulder bag. Don't exhibit your camera or cellphone publicly for too long if it is a new and/or expensive model (they know what to take away, no one will bother to steal a ten-year-old cell phone as it would pay very little). The same goes for your wallet, if it looks swollen. Leave a wide berth and move away from the area quickly if you see two or more people suddenly begin to argue and fight as this may be a trick to attract your attention while another person relieves you of your valuables. Be alert, this often happens very quickly. Watch your belongings in crowded places and on public transport, especially on trams and urban buses. Avoid dark and desolate alleys at night. If you know you have to pass one at night, don't have excessive cash on you. Stay away from demonstrating crowds if the demonstration seems to be turning into an unpeaceful one. Also in resort towns, when going to the beach, don't take any valuable equipment along if there will be no one to take care of them while you are swimming. If you notice that your wallet has been stolen it is wise to check the nearest trash cans before reporting the loss to the police. Often the thieves in Turkey will drop the wallet into the trash to avoid being caught in possession of it and thus red-handed. Obviously it is highly likely that your money will no longer be in it, but there is a chance that your credit cards and papers will be. Have a read at the [[Istanbul#Scams|scams section of the Istanbul article]] to have an idea about what kinds of '''scams''' you may come across elsewhere in the country as in Istanbul. ===Driving and road safety=== You should drive defensively at all times and take every precaution while driving in Turkey. Drivers in Turkey routinely ignore traffic regulations, including driving through red lights and stop signs, and turning left from the far right lane; these driving practices cause frequent traffic accidents. Drivers who experience car troubles or accidents pull to the side of the road and turn on their emergency lights to warn other drivers, but many drivers place a large rock or a pile of rocks on the road about 10-15 m behind their vehicles instead of turning on emergency lights. You may not use a cell phone while driving. It is strictly prohibited by law. Driving rural roads at night, particularly during the summer harvest, be on the watch for '''unilluminated agricultural machinery''' which move slowly in the lane, and may not be visible until you are dangerously close. Most Turkish drivers do not respect pedestrian crossings, so be careful when '''crossing a street''', as mentioned in the [[Turkey#On foot|get around/on foot]] section. ===Animals=== The Turkish wilderness is home to both venomous and non-venomous '''snake''' (''yılan'') species. The [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern]] and especially [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] parts (even cities) of the country have large numbers of '''scorpions''' (''akrep''), so exercise caution if/when you are sleeping on open rooftops, which is common in the southeastern region in summer. If you are stung by one, seek urgent medical aid. As for wild mammals, the most dangerous ones are '''wolves''', '''bears''' and '''wild boars''', but attacks on humans are extremely rare. All of these animals live only in mountainous areas (of almost all regions) and your chance of sighting one is very low (except boars which are not so rare). Wolves and bears are unlikely to attack unless you follow or disturb them (or, particularly, their young) aggressively. However, in the mating season between November and January, boars are known to attack even with the slightest provocation. The biggest animal threat comes from '''stray dogs''' (or sheepdogs in rural areas). Don’t assume you will come across gangs of aggressive stray dogs next to the gate of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old_City#See|Hagia Sophia]] or the beach club however. They are mostly found in rural areas and the non-central parts of the cities. They are usually discreet and more afraid of you than you are of them. '''Rabies''' (''kuduz'') is endemic in Turkey (and most of the world) [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh4-Rabies.aspx], so anyone bitten by a dog or other carnivore should seek urgent treatment, despite what you may be told by your hotel or other well meaning strangers. Many stray dogs you’ll see in the cities bear plastic ear tags, indicating the dog was cleaned up, vaccinated (against rabies and a number of other diseases), sterilized, and then returned back to the streets as this is the most feasible humane treatment (compare with keeping them in a cage-like environment or putting them to sleep). The process is going on slowly but steadily, so it can be hoped the stray dog problem in Turkey will disappear in natural ways sometime in the future. ===Weather=== Most of Turkey has hot summers, with extremely hot summers in the southeastern interior, and while no part of Turkey is a desert, be extra careful when going to the south and southeast if you have never been in a hot-summer climate before. Take it easy on the first few days of your vacation. It’s always an excellent idea to put extra sunscreen on and avoid alcohol as you get used to the summer heat. However despite stereotypes, Turkey isn’t hot all year round. There are harsh winters in the central and especially eastern regions of the country and in the mountains, and the northern parts of Turkey (see [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Black_Sea_Turkey|Black Sea]] regions) have mild, maritime climates with warm but not hot summers. ===Natural disasters=== Much of Turkey is prone to [[earthquakes]]. ===Tourism Police=== There are "Tourism Police" sections of the police departments of [[Ankara]], [[Antalya]], [[Istanbul]] (in [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Sultanahmet]]), and [[Izmir]] providing help specifically for tourists, where travellers can report passport loss and theft or any other criminal activity, they may have become victims of. The staff is multilingual and will speak English, German, French, and Arabic. ==Stay healthy== Dial '''112''' from any telephone, anywhere, free of charge for an ambulance. '''Food safety''' - Food is generally free of parasitic or bacterial contamination, but be prudent anyway. Look at where local people are preferring to eat. Do not eat stuff that is sold outdoors, at least in summer and at least which local folk don’t eat. They can spoil fairly quickly without needed refrigeration. Wash thoroughly and/or peel fresh fruits and vegetables. They may be free of biological contaminants but their skin is probably heavily loaded with pesticides (unless you see the not-very-common certified organic produce marker on, of course). Food in western regions of the country is OK for (western) travellers for the most part, but the more east, south, and northeast you go, the more unaccustomed contents in the food you’ll come across, like goat or goose meat or hot/heavy spices. These contents may or may not cause [[Travellers' diarrhea|diarrhea]], but it is wise to have at least some anti-diarrhea medicine nearby, especially if you are going to travel to places a bit off-beaten-track. An antidiarrheal derived from the probiotic yeast ''Saccharomyces boulardii'' is commonly available over-the-counter from pharmacies under the brand name ''Reflor'', for about 80 TL as of 2022 for 10 powder packs. [[File:Anzer yaylası-2.JPG|thumb|250px|There is little reason to get paranoid about water safety in places like the Anzer Plateau, south of [[Rize]] — indeed locals in the Pontic highlands may be offended if you insistently ask around for bottled water]] '''[[Water|Water safety]]''' — Tap water, including that comes out of the mosque fountains (''şadırvan''), generally isn't pleasant to drink; it's often very chalky due to the climate and the underlying geology, and is almost always heavily chlorinated, yet no one guarantees it is safe enough for drinking due to possible deficits in the distribution network. So it is better to stick to bottled water, which is readily available and comes in varying sizes from 0.25 L plastic cups to 19 L office jars, with 0.5 L and 1.5 L being the most common. Chain stores always provide it cheaper than roadside kiosks, transportation venues or museum shops; a fair price in grocery stores in 2022 is the volume in litres multiplied by 3 (e.g. 1.50 TL for 0.5 L). Even so, if you can't resist the temptation to have a nicely chilled water from the next street vendor while walking down a baking pavement in a summer afternoon, always check the bottle has a label and the production details laser printed on the top or on the cap — otherwise you may just be about to drink tap water in a reused bottle. If you are going to be [[Outdoor life|outdoors]], seek local advice on fresh water availability. Narrow and rocky peninsulas (e.g., some sections of the [[Lycian Way]]) often lack water sources where you need them most to be. Lastly, it is great to be cautious about water, but don't take it to the level of paranoia — if water gushing out of a mountain spring or a village fountain looks and smells fine, it likely is. '''Hospitals''' – Both private and public hospitals (''hastane'') exist in Turkey. Private hospitals are run by associations, businesses, and private universities, and provide a similar comfort level to hotels. Public hospitals are run by the Ministry of Health and public universities. All mid-to-big size cities and major resort towns have private hospitals, multiple in many cities, but in a small town a public hospital is your best bet. Expect crowds and lines in public hospitals, except emergencies. You may also be denied entry to the public hospitals for non-emergency situations, or asked for upfront payment, if you don’t have a Turkish or travel insurance. Travel health insurance is highly recommended because the better private hospitals operate under the "user pays" principle and their rates are much inflated compared with the public hospitals. It's a judgement call whether to include air evacuation in the policy if you are going to visit remoter rural areas. In the city suburbs, there are usually also policlinics which can treat simpler illnesses or injuries. In the villages don't expect more than little clinics (''sağlık ocağı'', literally “health house”) which have a very limited supply and staff, though they can effectively treat simple ailments or ''may'' provide antibody against, for example, snake bite. On road signage, directions to hospitals are indicated by an "H" on dark blue [[File:Turkish road sign 84.jpg|20px]], whereas village clinics are shown with a red crescent sign [[File:Turkish road sign 85.jpg|20px]], the Turkish equivalent of the red cross. There is an emergency ward (''acil servis'') open 24 hours in every hospital. Suburban policlinics don’t have to provide one, but some of them are open 24-hr anyway. Village clinics do certainly have a much limited opening hours (generally 08:00 to sunset). Turkey (Istanbul and Antalya in particular) has become a popular [[medical tourism]] destination, particularly for cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants. Packages inclusive of treatment and vacation are available. '''Dentists''' – There are lots of private dentist offices in the cities, especially along the main streets. Look for the ''diş hekimi'' signs around, it won’t take long before you see one. Most dentists work on an appointment, although they may check or start the treatment on your turning up without an appointment if their schedule is okay. A simple treatment for a tooth decay costs about 40 TL on the average. Ordinary toothbrushes and pastes (both local and international brands) can be obtained from supermarkets. If you want something special, you may check out pharmacies. It is okay to brush teeth with tap water. '''Pharmacies''' - There are pharmacies (''eczane'' in Turkish) in all cities and many towns. Pharmacies are open 08:30-19:00, however every town has at least one drugstore on duty overnight (''nöbetçi eczane''), all other pharmacies in the town usually display its name, address and telephone numbers on their windows. Most basic drugs, including painkillers such as ''Aspirin'', are sold over the counter, although only in pharmacies. '''Mosquitoes''' - Keeping a [[Mosquitoes|mosquito]] repellent handy is a good idea. Although the risk of [[malaria]] anywhere in the country is long gone (except the southernmost areas near the Syrian border which used to have a very low level of risk until up to 1980s), mosquitoes can be annoying especially in coastal areas out of cities, including vacation towns at nights between June and September. In some towns, especially the ones near the deltas, mosquito population is so large that people desert the streets during the “mosquito raid” which occurs between the sunset and one hour after that. DEET-containing aerosol repellents (some are suitable to apply to the skin while others, the ones that are in tall tin cans are for making a room mosquito-free before going to bed, not to be applied onto skin, so choose what you buy wisely) can be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. There are also solid repellents coming in a tablet form which are used with their special devices indoors having an electricity socket. They release scentless chemicals into the air of the room which disturb the senses of mosquitoes and make them unable to “find” you. The tablets, together with their devices, can also be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. Beware! You shouldn’t touch those tablets with bare hands. '''Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever''' (''Kırım-Kongo kanamalı ateşi'' in Turkish, shortly ''KKKA'') is a serious viral disease and transmitted by a '''tick''' (''kene'') species. It can kill the infected person in a very short time, usually within three or four days. This disease has claimed more than 20 lives in Turkey within the past two years. The biggest risk is in the rural parts (''not'' urban centres) of [[Tokat]], [[Corum]], [[Yozgat]], [[Amasya]], and [[Sivas]] provinces, all situated in an area where disease-carrying tick thrives because of the area’s location between the humid climate of maritime Black Sea Region and arid climate of Central Anatolia. Authorities recommend to wear light coloured clothing which makes distinguishing a tick clinged to your body easier. It’s also recommended to wear long trousers rather than shorts if you plan to walk through dense and/or tall grass areas (the usual habitat for ticks). If you see a tick on your body or clothing, in '''no means try to pull it out''' since this may cause the tick’s head (and its mouth where it carries the virus) sticking inside your skin. Instead, go to the nearest hospital immediately to seek urgent expert aid. Being late to show up in hospital (and to diagnose) is number one killer in this disease. Symptoms are quite like that of flu and a number of other illnesses, so doctor should be informed about the possibility of CCHF and be shown the tick if possible. Coastal Black Sea Region, Marmara Region, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and East Anatolia are generally deemed free of this disease (and also free of the disease-carrying species of tick) with no casualties. But in the name of being cautious, you should head for the nearest hospital anyway if you are bitten by (most likely an innocent) tick. Also remember that if you should head for the danger zone described above, ticks are not active in winter. Their active period is April to October, so is the danger period. '''Public restrooms''' - Though many main squares and streets in the cities have a public restroom, if you cannot manage to find one, look for the nearest mosque, where you will see a public restroom in a corner of, or below its courtyard. Despite the fact that there is no shortage of cheap toilet papers anywhere in the country, however, you are unlikely to find toilet paper in almost any of the public restrooms (except lavatories of restaurants –including the road restaurants, hotels and most of the cafés and bars, of course). Instead, you are likely to find a bidet or a tap. (Don't be puzzled. That's because devout Muslims use water instead of paper to clean up and paper usually used as a dryer after cleaning.). So it is a good idea to have a roll of toilet paper in your backpack during your walkings for sightseeing. It is best to take your single roll of toilet paper from home or bathroom of the hotel you’re staying at, because the smallest size available in Turkey market is 4-rolls per package (8-rolls per package being the commonest) which would last very long (actually longer than your trip, unless you will do all the road down to India overland). It isn’t expensive but it takes unnecessary backpack space, or unnecessary landfill space if you won’t use it liberally and won’t take the unused rolls back to home as an unusual souvenir from Turkey. In the better places on the road in the country there are rest rooms that are maintained and an attendant ready to collect 1 TL from the tourist for the privilege of using one. Restroom is ''tuvalet'' in colloquial Turkish, though you’ll more likely to see ''WC'' signs, complete with diagrams and doors signed ''Bay'' or ''Bayan'' (respectively "men" and "women"). '''Menstrual products''' – Different types and designs of disposable pads are widely available. Look around in the supermarkets. However, Turkish women prefer tampons much less than European women do, so they are rarer. They are available only in some of the pharmacies. '''Hamam''' - If you haven't been to one, you've missed one of life's great experiences and never been clean. You can catch your inner peace with history and water in a bath (hamam). See hamams in [[Istanbul#Hamams|Istanbul]]. ==Respect== [[File:SANTA SOFIA AYASOFIA ISTAMBUL - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Inside Hagia Sofia, [[Istanbul]]]] ===Things to do=== Turks are a very friendly, polite and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. * When you are invited into a Turkish home, make sure to bring them a gift. Anything is fine from flowers to chocolate and indeed something representative from your country (but not wine and other alcoholic beverages if you are about to meet the host or if you do not know them well enough, as many Turks, for religious reasons or not, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and that is why it would be considered inappropriate as a gift). When you arrive at the house take off your shoes just outside or immediately inside the door, unless the owner explicitly allows you to keep them on. Even then, it might be more polite to remove your shoes. And if you really want their respect, thank your host for the invitation and compliment them. When inside the house, don't ask for anything for they will surely offer it. The host will make sure to make you feel at home, so don't take advantage of their kindness. * People in Turkey respect elderly people, so in a bus, tram, subway and in other forms of public transportation, young(er) people will always offer you a place to sit if you are an old(er) person as well as a handicapped person or a pregnant woman or have children with you. * It is respectful to bend slightly (not a complete bow) when greeting someone older or in a position of authority. * Try to use some Turkish phrases. They will be complimentary if you try, and there is no reason to be embarrassed. They realize that Turkish is very difficult for foreigners and won't scoff at all at your mistakes; on the contrary, they will be delighted at you for trying it, even if they may not always be able to understand your pronunciation! * Showing up late to a social gathering or a party isn't rude, but it is important to be on time for business appointments and other formal situations. ===Things to avoid=== Turkish people understand that visitors are usually not aware of Turkish culture and customs, and tend to be tolerant of blunders in this regard by foreigners. There are, however, some which will meet with universal disapproval, and these should be avoided at all costs: '''Politics:''' * It is '''illegal''' to "insult Turkishness", i.e. criticising the country, the government, or national heroes. You don't have to speak about how great Ataturk is, or praise the country excessively; just be polite and there will be no problems. * Don't mention the [[Armenian Genocide remembrance|Armenian Genocide]], Kurdish separatism or the Cyprus problem. These are extremely sensitive topics and are definitely to be avoided. Turkish society has a highly emotional approach to these issues. In particular, some statements about the Armenian Genocide, including referring to it as a genocide, are '''illegal''' in Turkey. '''Symbols''' * Be respectful of the Turkish anthem. Do not mock or mimic the Turkish anthem, as Turks are extremely proud and sensitive of their national symbols, and will be very offended. * Be respectful of the Turkish flag. Don't put it on places where people sit or stand, don't drag it, don't wrinkle it, don't contaminate it, don't use it as a dress or uniform. Not only will Turks be very offended, furthermore the desecration of the Turkish flag is a punishable offence. The flag is extremely important and well respected in Turkey. *Despite misconceptions, Turkey isn’t Greek, Iranian or Arab. Comparing Turkey to those countries is very frustrating and offensive to locals due to political and cultural differences. '''Religion:''' * Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, and although you will see varying degrees of Islamic practice in Turkey, with many Turks subscribing to a liberal form of Islam, it is extremely rude to insult or mock its traditions or, for example, mimic the azan (call to prayer). During Ramadan, it is disrespectful to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during daytime. If you are a non-Muslim and wish to eat, doing that in your hotel room is fine. However, Ramadan etiquette is quite relaxed especially in the tourist areas and international areas of big cities. '''Social custom and etiquette breaches:''' * Unless they offer their hand first, don't try to shake hands with a devout Muslim (a headscarf is a dead giveaway for a lady, as are various combinations of baggy pants, a skull cap and full beard for men), especially if you are the opposite gender. * Don't blow your nose during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Don't pick your teeth during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Do not put your feet up while sitting and try not to show the bottom of your feet to someone. This is considered rude. * Don't point with your finger at someone, even discreetly. This is considered rude. * Don't chew gum while having a conversation or during public occasions. This is considered extremely rude. * Public drunkenness (especially the loud and obnoxious variety) is definitely not appreciated and is frowned upon, especially in more conservative areas of the country. Drunken tourists may also attract the attention of pickpockets. However what is absolutely not tolerated with drunkenness especially by the police, if it is accompanied with physical aggressiveness towards other people, this may result with a fine and if this is repeated a heavier fine and/or a visit to the police station may result (if you are tourist, deportation from the country can result). * Certain gestures common in Western Europe are considered rude expressions in Turkey. People tend to be tolerant if they can see you are a foreigner. They know you are probably doing it subconsciously, but if you take the time to keep these in mind, you won’t have any misunderstandings. Making an ‘O’ with your thumb and forefinger (as if to say “OK!”) is rude because you are making the gesture for a hole - which has connotations referring to homosexuality in the Turkish psyche. Avoid clicking your tongue. Some people do this subconsciously at the beginning of a sentence. It is a gesture of dismissal. Also the "got your nose" gesture which is made by making a fist and putting your thumb between your forefinger and the middle finger is considered the equivalent of the middle finger in Turkey. ===Other things to watch for=== * Public displays of affection in larger cities and tourist resorts are tolerated but might invite unnecessary stares from the public. In more rural areas it is frowned upon and is to be avoided. Gay and lesbian travelers should avoid any outward signs of affection, as this will definitely invite unnecessary stares from the public. However overt displays of affection regardless of sexual orientation is regarded as inappropriate. * Avoid shouting or talking loudly in public. Talking loudly is generally considered rude, especially on public transportation. Talking on a mobile phone on public transportation is not considered rude but normal, unless the conversation is too "private". * It's not so common for Turks to smile. Avoid smiling at a stranger, because if you do they most likely will not respond in kind and they will regard you either as odd. Smiling in Turkey towards strangers in public is not done and might be considered inappropriate. Smiling is traditionally reserved for family and friends; smiling at a stranger might be considered weird, as if you were making fun of them and there was something wrong with their clothes or hair. ===Mosques=== [[File:In Turkish mosque.jpg|thumb|Praying in a mosque in Antalya]] Because of religious traditions, all women are required to wear head scarves and not to wear miniskirts or shorts upon entering a mosque (or a church or synagogue). The same goes for the tombs of Islamic saints, too, if the tomb is not called a museum. If you don’t have a shawl or a scarf to put on your head, you can borrow one at the entrance. However wearing-a-scarf rule is somewhat relaxed, especially in big mosques of Istanbul in which tourists are common. In such mosques, no one is warned about their clothes, or because of their lack of head scarves. Even if you’d have to wear a head scarf, no need to worry about how head scarves can be worn properly, just put it onto the crown of your head (you may wrap it under your chin or behind your neck, lest it slip), that will be excessively adequate. Also, men are required to wear trousers, not shorts, upon entering a mosque (or church or synagogue), however nowadays no one is warned about their clothes (at least in big cities). You may find when entering a mosque in more rural areas you will be expected to follow all traditional procedures. During the prayer time, worshippers choose to line in the front rows of the mosques, at such a time stay behind and try not to be noisy. During the Friday noon prayer, which is the most attended, you might be asked to leave the mosque, don’t take it personally, it is because the mosque will be very crowded, there just won’t be enough room for both the worshippers and the sightseers. You will be able to enter back as soon as worshippers are out of the gate. Unlike some other Middle Eastern cultures, eating, drinking, smoking (which is strictly banned), talking or laughing loudly, sleeping or just lying, even sitting on the ground inside mosques is frowned upon in Turkish culture. Public displays of affection are definitely taboo. All shoes should be removed before entering any mosque. There are shoes desks inside the mosques, though you can choose to hold them in your hand (a plastic bag which would be used only for this purpose would help) during your visit. Some mosques have safeboxes with a lock instead of shoe desks. Although there are official opening hours, which are typically shorter than what the mosque is actually open, at the entrances of the most sightseen mosques, they don’t really mean anything. You can visit a mosque as long as its gates are open. Despite the odd tourists who do not conform to the dress code, it is best to dress conservatively and to follow all traditional procedures when entering mosques, tombs and other places of worship, not only because it is required but also as a sign of respect. ===Gay and lesbian travellers=== Turkey is considered to be quite safe for gay and lesbian travellers, and violence against homosexuals is quite rare. There are no laws against homosexuality in Turkey, but same-sex relationships are not recognized by the government or accepted by society. Revealing your sexual orientation openly is very likely to draw stares and whispers. Turkey is more conservative on LGBT matters than most of Europe, though more liberal than the Arab countries. Despite stereotypes, not everyone is homophobic, however be more cautious outside big cities and holiday resorts. ==Connect== ===Power=== All buses have USB socket to charge your phone. If you want to conserve battery power, take two USB cables and charge both your phone and a power bank. ===Emergency=== As of 2021, all emergency services can be contacted by the phone number '''[https://www.112.gov.tr/ 112]''', free of charge, from any phone without inserting a calling/sim card. In case you get connected to the odd exchange in which the unified number doesn't work yet, dial '''112''' for an ambulance, '''110''' for fire department, '''155''' for police, '''156''' for gendarme (a military-styled unit for rural safety), and '''177''' for reporting forest fires. ===Telephone=== {{Infobox|Your phone may be blocked if you use an unregistered local SIM card |Foreign mobile phones without IMEI registration will be blocked after 120 days. This only happens if you use a Turkish SIM card. Phones with a foreign SIM card aren't affected by the blockage. [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registering_mobile_phones_in_turkey.html This website] explains how you can register your mobile phone in Turkey. }} While not as common as they used to be, '''public pay phones''' can still be found at the sides of central squares and major streets in towns and cities and around post offices (''PTT''), especially around their outer walls. With the phase-out of old magnetic cards, public phones now operate with chip ''telekom'' cards which are available in 30, 60 or 120 units and can be obtained at post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. (However emergency numbers can be called without card or anything from these phones.) You can also use your credit card on these phones, though it may not work in the off chance. All phones in the booths have Turkish and English instructions and menus, many also have German and French in addition. There are also telephones available in some kiosks and shops where you pay cash after your call. To spot these, look for ''kontürlü telefon'' signs. These telephones are more expensive than the ones at the booths, though. It is estimated that approximately 98% of the population of Turkey lives within the coverage areas of Turkey’s three '''cell phone''' line providers, and virtually everybody has one. Line providers from most countries have roaming agreements with one or more of these companies. Pre-paid mobile phone SIM cards can be purchased for 20–50 TL. These can be purchased at the airport on arrival or from the many outlets in Istanbul and other large cities. Providers include Vodafone. Here is a quick list of '''area codes''' for some major cities and towns of importance to tourists: {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''212'''&mdash;[[Istanbul]]-[[Istanbul/European Side|European Side]] * '''216'''&mdash;[[Istanbul/Asian Side|Istanbul-Asian Side]], and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] * '''224'''&mdash;[[Bursa]], and [[Uludağ]] * '''232'''&mdash;[[Izmir]], and [[Çeşme]] * '''242'''&mdash;[[Antalya]], [[Alanya]], [[Kemer]], and [[Kaş]] * '''252'''&mdash;[[Muğla]], [[Bodrum]], [[Marmaris]], and [[Fethiye]] * '''256'''&mdash;[[Aydın]], and [[Kusadasi|Kuşadası]] | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''258'''&mdash;[[Denizli]], and [[Pamukkale]] * '''286'''&mdash;[[Çanakkale]], and [[Gallipoli]] * '''312'''&mdash;[[Ankara]] * '''332'''&mdash;[[Konya]] * '''384'''&mdash;[[Nevsehir|Nevşehir]], and most of [[Cappadocia]] (though a few well-known Cappadocian towns which are parts of [[Aksaray Province]] have '''382''' as their area code) |} Area codes are used when calling from a mobile phone or from outside the area. Prefix the code with "0" when not using the country code, such as when calling from a landline elsewhere in the country. Mobile phones have numbers starting with 5xx instead of the area code. This code is always used, also when dialing locally or from a phone with the same prefix. Numbers starting with '''0800''' are pay-free, whereas the ones starting with '''0900''' are high-fee services. 7-digit numbers starting with '''444''' (mainly used by companies) are charged as local calls wherever they are dialed in Turkey. Dial '''00''' prior to country code for '''international calls''' from Turkey. When calling into Turkey, the country code that should prefix city code and phone number is '''90'''. ===Post=== [[File:Main Post Office, Istanbul.jpg|thumb|The Grand Post Office in Istanbul]] '''Post offices''' are recognizable by their yellow and black ''PTT'' signs. Letters and cards should be taken to a post office since the postboxes on the streets are rare (and there is no guarantee that they are emptied at all, even if you spot one). Nevertheless, Turkish Post (PTT) prints some beautiful stamps. '''Postage''' for cards and letters costs 1.60 TL for domestic shipments, and 3.70 TL for international shipments, [http://ptt.gov.tr/sx/ptt/docs/file/tariffs/posta_ucretleri_tarifesi020117.pdf PTT website for rates]. Main post offices in cities are open 08:30-20:30, whereas post offices in towns and smaller post offices in cities are usually open 08:30-17:30. '''''Poste restante'''''/general delivery letters should be sent to an address in the format of: official full name of the addressee (because the receiver will be asked for an ID card, passport or anything that can prove he or she is proper recipient) + ''POSTRESTANT'' + name of the quarter/neighbourhood/district if in a city where there is more than one post office or name of the town where the post office is and the postal code (if known, not obligatory, generally available at the entrance or on the interior walls of the post office) and the name of the province in which the quarter/town of the post office is located. The receiver has to pay 0.50 TL upon receipt of mail. ===Internet=== Although not as widespread as they used to be in the last decade '''''internet cafes''''' or ''net cafes'' are still available in reasonable numbers in cities and towns. In fact, any major town has at least one. All of them have good DSL connections, and price for connection is about more or less 1.50 TL/hr. Most, if not all, of these internet-cafés also have CD writers which are available for anyone who makes an additional payment. * [http://www.turkcell.com.tr Turkcell], the largest mobile operator. Sells 2 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB mobile internet for 22 Tl, 28 TL, and 32 TL respectively, [https://bireysel.turktelekom.com.tr/mobil/sayfalar/ana-sayfa.aspx including some minutes and SMS]. * [http://www.vodafone.com.tr Vodafone] * [https://www.turktelekom.com.tr Türk Telekom], formerly called Avea ====Censorship==== Some webpages are blocked by court order. Most internet cafés get around these blocks by tricks on their proxy settings. Wikivoyage is '''not''' blocked as of 2021 but if you can, download offline versions of the most relevant guides before your trip, either via PDF or by using [https://osmand.net/ Osmand], with which you get all guides of Wikivoyage in one download (only for Android). You can also use a VPN or Tor to bypass the blocks. The feature "Secure Wi-Fi" is usable for free on mobile devices. ===Wi-Fi=== * Every '''hotel''' has their own Wi-Fi. Some hotels do have trouble with their network setup or the connection due to the historical location however at the least you will have free Wi-Fi at your hotel. All you have to do is to learn the Wi-Fi password to access the internet. * Every '''café, bistro, restaurant''' share their internet with their guests. Even the small restaurants now have internet access. Stability and speed depend on where you are and what kind of café, bistro or restaurant you are in. Starbucks, Nero, etc., typically have stable Wi-Fi unless very crowded. If you are in a Starbucks all you have to do is connect your device (SSID should be TTNET or DorukNet, and if you are in Nero DorukNet) and fill out some basic information for verification that you have to fill. After that, you are ready to go. And if you are in the other restaurant or cafés you can just ask to your waiter to get SSID and Password and after that you are ready to go. * Free '''public Wi-Fi''' is offered by the Municipality of Istanbul in most common city centers and squares. All you have to do is (when you near of one of these centers of course) register your id via your cell phone and you will get an access password. * You can '''rent a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot''' during your stay in Turkey. It works based on 3G connection in the whole country, and you can connect up to 10 devices at the same time. These pocket-sized devices can be easily booked online. There are plenty of international companies that rent a mobile hotspot. A well known one is [https://www.rentnconnect.com/ Rent'n Connect]. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|39|36|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|Middle East}} r0ycgva3za43ho9cnvqc2eu42bgbko9 4492034 4492004 2022-07-29T01:41:26Z Vidimian 1815 /* Things to avoid */ don't confuse the conservative beard with a hipster one wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turkey banner Suleymaniye Mosque.jpg|caption=From the courtyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul}} {{otheruses}} [http://www.goturkey.com/ '''Turkey'''] ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], and officially: ''Türkiye'') is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic — but with a twist" destination for many: a great deal of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea. From the dome-and-minaret filled skyline of [[Istanbul]] to the ancient ruins alongside the [[Aegean Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|southern]] coasts, heavily indented against a craggy backdrop in [[Lycia]] and wide and sunny in [[Pamphylia]], to the cold and remote mountains of the [[Eastern Anatolia|East]], Turkey offers a wealth of destinations. Crazy "foam parties" in [[Bodrum]] running wild find their place with the Middle Eastern-flavoured cities of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the same country. The lush and misty mountains of the [[Eastern Karadeniz|Eastern Black Sea]] are only a few hours away from the vast steppe landscapes of [[Central Anatolia]]. So there is something for everyone's taste — whether they are travelling on an extreme budget by hitchhiking or by a multi-million yacht. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Turkey regions map.png | regionmapsize=560px | region1name=[[Aegean Turkey]] | region1color=#a1a4c1 | region1description=Greek and Roman ruins between the azure sea on one side and silvery olive groves on the other | region2name=[[Black Sea Turkey]] | region2color=#9eccb1 | region2description=Heavily forested mountains offering great outdoor sports such as trekking and rafting | region3name=[[Central Anatolia]] | region3color=#ceb881 | region3description=Tree-poor central steppes with the national capital, Hittite and Phrygian ruins, and moon-like Cappadocia | region4name=[[Eastern Anatolia]] | region4color=#c0ce98 | region4description=High and mountainous eastern part with harsh winters. Caucasian, especially Armenian and Kurdish, influences mix with the Turkish here, giving rise to a unique culture | region5name=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]] | region5color=#b59bb2 | region5description=The most urbanized region with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments in some of the country's greatest cities | region6name=[[Mediterranean Turkey]] | region6color=#cba88b | region6description=Mountains clad with pine woods ascending right from the heavily-indented coastline of the crystal clear sea | region7name=[[Southeastern Anatolia]] | region7color=#beb588 | region7description=Semi-arid part of the country marks the northern extent of the [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Fertile Crescent]] and is home to ''very'' ancient ruins, historic cities, bazaars with a local flair, and last but not least Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known megaliths. Primarily Kurdish inhabited. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#a1a4c1|title=[[Aegean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155564}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#9eccb1|title=[[Black Sea Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155533}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ceb881|title=[[Central Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155526}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c0ce98|title=[[Eastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155542}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b59bb2|title=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]]|wikidata=Q155583}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cba88b|title=[[Mediterranean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155552}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#beb588|title=[[Southeastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155638}} ==Cities== <!-- This is meant to be a representative list of no more than NINE cities. If you feel that there should be a change of cities displayed in this list, please discuss your proposal first on the talk page. --> * {{Marker|type=city |lat=39.956 | long=32.854 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ankara]] |image=|wikidata=Q3640 }} — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.911 | long=30.690 |zoom=12 |name=[[Antalya]] |image=|wikidata=Q6487 }} — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.038 | long=27.420 |zoom=12 |name=[[Bodrum]] |image=|wikidata=Q172267 }} — a trendy coastal town in Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.677 | long=26.564 |zoom=12 |name=[[Edirne]] |image=|wikidata=Q43387 }} — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.018 | long=28.970 |zoom=12 |name=[[Istanbul]] |image=|wikidata=Q406 }} — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.415 | long=27.144 |zoom=12 |name=[[Izmir]] |image=|wikidata=Q35997 }} — Turkey's third largest city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.872 | long=32.492 |zoom=12 |name=[[Konya]] |image=|wikidata=Q79857 }} — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.0063 | long=39.7258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon]] |image=|wikidata=Q45301 }} — the wonderful Sumela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.161 | long=38.792 |zoom=12 |name=[[Urfa]] |image=|wikidata=Q133118 }} — a city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Assyrian cultures mingle ==Other destinations== [[File:Ölüdeniz on the Turquoise Coast, Turkey.jpg|thumb|Over the turquoise waters in [[Ölüdeniz]]]] * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.508613 | long=43.572205 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ani]] |image=|wikidata=Q546010 }} — the impressive ruins of the medieval Armenian capital, known as the city of a thousand churches * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=38.6583 | long=34.8536 |zoom=12 |name=[[Cappadocia]] |image=|wikidata=Q217265 }} — an area in the central highlands best known for its unique moon-like landscape (the "fairy chimneys"), underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9419 | long=27.3415 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ephesus]] |image=|wikidata=Q47611 }} — the well-preserved ruins of a Graeco-Roman city on the west coast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.367222 | long=26.455000 |zoom=12 |name=[[Gallipoli]] |image=|wikidata=Q192860 }} — the site of the 1915 ''Anzac'' landing and many WWI memorials * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.7833 | long=38.6167 |zoom=12 |name=[[Kahta|Mount Nemrut]] |image=|wikidata=Q375432 }} — a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage site]] with ancient statues on its summit, affording a great panorama of its rugged surroundings * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=36.5503 | long=29.1223 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ölüdeniz]] |image=|wikidata=Q1344290 }} — the incomparable postcard beauty of the "Blue Lagoon", perhaps the most iconic beach of Turkey * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9272 | long=29.1258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Pamukkale]] |image=|wikidata=Q232734 }} — "the Cotton Castle", a white world of travertines cascading down in a series of shallow pools filled with thermal waters * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.6864 | long=39.6542 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon#Sümela Monastery|Sümela]] |image=|wikidata=Q1419157}} — a stunning monastery clinging on cliffs; a must-see on any trip to the northeast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.069444 | long=29.221389 |zoom=12 |name=[[Uludağ]] |image=|wikidata=Q925688 }} — a national park featuring school textbook belts of different types of forests varying with altitude, and the major winter sports resort of the country ==Understand== {{quickbar| location= LocationTurkey.png}} [[File:Mustafa Kemal Ataturk looking through a train window over Turkish flag.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]] ===History=== {{Seealso|Hittites|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Byzantine Empire|Ottoman Empire}} There is evidence that the bed of the Black Sea was once an inhabited plain before it was flooded in prehistoric times by rising sea levels. Mount Ararat (''Ağrı Dağı''), at 5,165 m, is Turkey's highest point and the legendary landing place of Noah's Ark on the far eastern edge of the country. The area that is now Turkey has been part of many of the world's greatest empires throughout history. The city of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]], famously destroyed by the [[Greece|Greeks]] in Homer's ''Illiad'', has always been associated with the entrance to the Dardanelles strait in northwestern Anatolia. Subsequently, the area was to become part of the Roman Empire, and subsequently, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the Roman Empire split into two, with the city of Constantinople (now [[Istanbul]]) as the regional capital, as well as the Eastern Roman capital after the split. The [[Ottoman Empire]] subsequently defeated the Eastern Roman Empire, and dominated the eastern Mediterranean, until its defeat by the Allies in [[World War I]]. The Turkish Republic (''Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'') was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats and instigated many other radical reforms to rapidly modernise the state. Changing from Arabic script to the 29-letter Turkish alphabet, based on the Roman alphabet, was one of many personal initiatives of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Atatürk continues to be revered, and you can see his face gazing down on you or up into the distance in a fatherly, visionary or determined manner in many, many places around Turkey. Atatürk died in 1938 and was succeeded by his right-hand man, İsmet İnönü, who had been the first prime minister of the new republic. It was Inönü that boosted the cult of personality around Atatürk and who led Turkey for a longer time than his larger-than-life predecessor. Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and became a member of NATO in 1952. In 2022, the Government of Turkey began using the Turkish spelling of the country's name, Türkiye, as the name of the country in English. ===Geography=== Turkey occupies a landmass just over {{km2|750,000}}, more than double that of Germany and slightly more than Texas. In terms of the variety of terrain and particularly the diversity of its plant life, Turkey exhibits the characteristics of a small continent. There are, for example, some 10,000 plant species in the country (compared with some 13,000 in all of Europe) — one in three of which is endemic to Turkey. Indeed, there are more native plant species within Istanbul city limits (2,000) than in the whole of the United Kingdom. While many people know of Turkey's rich archaeological heritage, it possesses an equally valuable array of ecosystems — peat bogs, heathlands, steppes, and coastal plains. Turkey possesses many forests (about a quarter of the land) but, as importantly, some half of the country is a semi-natural landscape that has not been entirely remodelled by man. ===Culture=== While it may sound like a tourism brochure cliché, Turkey is really a curious mix of the west and the east — you may swear you were in a [[Balkans|Balkan]] country or in [[Greece]] when in the [[Marmara (region)|northwestern]] and [[Aegean Turkey|western]] parts of the country (except that Byzantine-influenced churches are substituted with equally Byzantine-influenced mosques), which are indeed partly inhabited by people originating from the Balkan countries, arriving in waves during the turmoil before, during, and after [[World War I]], while the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] reaches of the country exhibit little if any cultural differences from Turkey's [[Middle East|southern and eastern neighbours]]. Influences from the [[Caucasus]] add to the mix in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|northeast]]. It can be simply put that Turkey is the most oriental of the western nations, or, depending on the point of view, the most occidental of the eastern nations. Perhaps one thing common to all of the country is '''[[Islam]]''', the faith of the bulk of the population. However, interpretation of it varies vastly across the country: many people in the northwestern and western coasts are fairly liberal about the religion (being nominal Muslims sometimes to the point of being irreligious), while the folk of the [[Central Anatolia|central steppes]] and the [[Eastern Anatolia|east]] are far more conservative (don't expect to find a [[Saudi Arabia]] or an [[Afghanistan]] even there, though). The rest of the country falls somewhere in between, with the coastal regions being relatively liberal while the inland regions are relatively conservative as a general rule. The largest '''religious minority''' in the country are the Alevites, who constitute up to 20% of the population and subscribe to a form of Islam closer to that of the Shiite version, and whose rituals draw heavily from the shamanistic ceremonies of ancient Turks. The other religious minorities (the Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Jews, Syriac Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholics, the latter of whom mainly settled in Turkey within the last 500 years from Western European countries) were once numerous across the country, but are now mostly confined to the large cities of [[Istanbul]] and [[Izmir]], or parts of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the case of the Syriac Oriental Orthodox. Despite its large Muslim majority population, Turkey officially remains a secular country, with no declared state religion. ===Holidays=== There are several holidays that can cause delays in travel, traffic congestion, booked up accommodations and crowded venues. Banks, offices and businesses are closed during official holidays and traffic intensifies during all of the following holidays so do your research before you visit. Do not be put off by these holidays, it is not that difficult and often quite interesting to travel during Turkish holidays; plan ahead as much as possible. ====Official holidays==== * 1 January: New Year's Day (''Yılbaşı'') * 23 April: National Sovereignty and Children's Day (''Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı'') &mdash; the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly rallies, Turkish flags and Atatürk portraits everywhere, all modes of travel busy * 1 May: Labour and Solidarity Day (''Emek ve Dayanışma Günü'', also unofficially known as ''İşçi Bayramı'', i.e. Worker's Day) was long banned as a holiday for almost 40 years and only restarted as a national holiday in 2009 because in years past it usually degenerated into violence. Don't get caught in the middle of a May Day parade or gathering. * 19 May: Atatürk Commemoration and Youth & Sports Holiday (''Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı'') &mdash; the arrival of Atatürk in [[Samsun]], and the beginning of the War of Independence * 30 August: Victory Day (''Zafer Bayramı'') &mdash; Celebration of the end of the war for Turkish Independence over invasion forces. A big Armed Forces day and display of military might by huge military parades. * 29 October: Republic Day (''Cumhuriyet Bayramı'' or ''Yirmi dokuz Ekim'') is the anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic. If it falls on a Thursday for example, Friday and the weekend should be considered in your travel plans. October 29 is the official end of the tourist season in many resorts in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] and usually, there is a huge celebration at the town squares. * 10 November, 09:05 &mdash; Traffic usually stops and sirens blare for two minutes starting at 09:05, the time when Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, died in [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Dolmabahçe Palace]] in [[Istanbul]] in 1938. That moment in time is officially observed throughout the country but businesses and official places are not closed for the day. However, do not be surprised if you are on the street, you hear a loud boom and all of a sudden people and traffic stop on the sidewalks and streets for a moment of silence in observance of this event. ====Religious holidays==== {{ramadandates}} '''Ramadan''' (''Ramazan'' in Turkish) is a month-long time of fasting, prayer and celebration during which pious Muslims neither drink nor eat anything, even water, from sun up to sun down. Businesses, banks and official places are not closed during this time. In some parts of Turkey, such as most of [[Central Anatolia|inland]] and [[Eastern Anatolia|eastern]] locations as locals are more conservative than people in the rest of the country, it is considered to be bad taste to eat snacks or drink sodas in front of locals in public places or transport&mdash; to be completely on the safe side, watch how local folk act&mdash; but restaurants are usually open and it is no problem to eat in them as usual, though some restaurant owners use it as an opportunity for a much-needed vacation (or renovation) and shut their business completely for 30 days. However, you will unlikely see any closed establishment in big cities, central parts of the cities, and touristy towns of [[Aegean_Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern Turkey]]. At sunset, call for prayer and a cannon boom, fasting observers immediately sit down for ''iftar'', their first meal of the day. Banks, businesses and official places are not closed during this time. '''During Ramadan''', many city councils set up tent-like structures in the major squares of the cities that are for the needy, those in poverty or the elderly or handicapped, and are also served for passers-by, with warm meals during the sunset (''iftar''), free of charge (much like soup kitchens, but instead serving full meals). ''Iftar'' is a form of charity that is very rewarding especially when feeding someone who is needy. It was first practised by the Prophet Muhammad during the advent of Islam, for that purpose. Visitors are welcome to join but do not take advantage of it during the entire fasting period, just because it is free of charge. Immediately following ''Ramazan'' is the '''Eid-ul Fitr''', or the three-day national holiday of ''Ramazan Bayramı'', also called ''Şeker Bayramı'' (i.e. "Sugar" or more precisely "Candy Festival") during which banks, offices and businesses are closed and travel will be heavy. However, many restaurants, cafés and bars will be open. ''Kurban Bayrami'' (pronounced ''koor-BAHN bahy-rah-muh'') in Turkish, ('''Eid el-Adha''' in Arabic) or sacrifice holiday is the most important Islamic religious festival of the year. It lasts for several days and is a public holiday in Turkey. Almost everything will be closed during that time (many restaurants, cafes, bars and some small shops will be open). ''Kurban Bayrami'' is also the time of the '''annual pilgrimage ([[Hajj]]) to Mecca''', so both domestic and international travel is intense in Turkey at this time. If you are in smaller towns or villages you may even observe an animal, usually a goat but sometimes a cow, being slaughtered in a public place. The Turkish government has cracked down on these unofficial slaughterings so it is not as common as it once was. The dates of these religious festivals change according to the Muslim lunar calendar and thus occur 10-11 days (the exact difference between Gregorian and Lunar calendars is 10 days and 21 hr) earlier each year. According to this, * ''Şeker/Ramazan Bayramı'' * ''Kurban Bayramı'' continues for four days During both religious holidays, many cities provide '''public transport for free''' (this does not include privately owned minibuses, ''dolmuş''es, taxis, or inter-city buses). This depends on the place and time. For example, [[Istanbul]]'s public transport authority has provided free transport in Eid-ul Fitr, but not in Eid-ul Adhawhen its passengers had to pay a discounted rate. For some years, it was all free on both holidays, while in some others there was no discount at all. To be sure, check whether other passengers use a ticket/token or not. ===Climate=== The climate in Turkey is often (rather simplistically) described as Mediterranean, and this brings to mind the imagery of sunny, hot summers and warm seas. The reality is a bit more complicated than this, however. While most of the southern and western coasts of Turkey fit this description quite well, most of Turkey does not. In fact, the northern coasts are rainy enough to feature temperate rainforests, with the lush Euxine-Colchic forests stretching all the way from northern Istanbul (see [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Belgrad Forest]]) to Georgia. Meanwhile, the continental inland regions, especially in the east, can get ''brutally'' cold with temperatures approaching -40°C during the coldest nights of winter. Keeping this information in mind, it is very important to plan accordingly. ==== Black Sea coast ==== Areas on the Black Sea coastline experience an oceanic climate, similar to Western Europe, albeit the Black Sea coastline is quite a bit rainier. Summers are warm, but they feature regular heavy showers and therefore risk of floods and mudslides. Winter ranges from mild to cold but is generally chilly with lengthy periods of rain and brief breaks of sunshine. Snow in the region is occasional and falls most winters. Watch out if you decide to climb the mountains, they can feature intense snowfalls. ==== Marmara region ==== Areas on the coast of the Marmara Sea, including Istanbul, have an oceanic climate as well, however it might be more accurate to call it a dry-summer oceanic climate, similar to areas like the Pacific Northwest. Marmara's winters are possibly the hardest vacation sales pitch in the country, except perhaps continental locations in Eastern Turkey. While not brutally cold by any means, it is utterly miserable, as it experiences -although most locals might find the term suffers through more accurate- almost 20 days of rain a month. Summers are very warm in Istanbul and hot in southern Marmara, but unlike the Black Sea region, all of the region is relatively less rainy during summer, nevertheless with high levels of humidity. Snow in this region is occasional, but falls every winter, and is likely to affect road conditions, especially in relatively highland locations. ==== Aegean and Mediterranean coasts ==== Areas on the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines have a typical Mediterranean climate, similar to the Central Valley in California, Adelaide in Australia, and of course the rest of the Mediterranean Basin. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 35°C very regularly. Winters are mild with occasional rainstorms, which can get quite heavy. Snow in this region is rare, except in Gallipoli, where a few snowy periods are typical. ==== Inland regions ==== Inland regions generally have a continental climate, with hot, dry summers (expect around 30°C during the day, unless mentioned below) and cold, snowy winters (expect around 0°C during the day, unless mentioned below). The individual differences inside these regions are too many and too complicated to talk about here; however, there are general warnings that are useful. * Summers in the southeastern part of the country and near valleys inland from the Aegean coast can get very hot, with daytime averages near or above 35°C (95°F) * Winters in the eastern part of the country can get very cold as well, with nighttime temperatures regularly plunging below -18°C (0°F) * Spring is thunderstorm season in inland locations, and severe storms can definitely be a problem. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Turkey.svg|thumb|375px|Visa requirements for Turkey. Countries in dark red or green have visa-free access, and countries in blue or cream can get an eVisa.]] Turkey is one of the few Middle Eastern countries that accept Israeli passport holders in their country. ====Visa-free==== [https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index Turkish visa requirements] were relaxed in 2020. Ordinary passport holders of the countries below can enter Turkey visa-free for tourism and commerce, for up to 90 days unless a shorter period is stated. Your passport must be valid for 60 days beyond your maximum stay, so for most visitors that is 150 days beyond entry. That is just under five months: they politely ask for six months validity on entry but it is not a requirement. (Be prepared to argue this point with airline clerks.) So, no visa needed if you're from: * all EU and EEA countries, plus Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and the Vatican, and the United Kingdom, '''except''' the Republic of Cyprus. For Latvia entry is only for 30 days. * other European countries are Albania (90 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina (90), Kosovo (90), Moldova (90), Montenegro (90), North Macedonia (90), Serbia (90), Ukraine (90), and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (no limit). * CIS countries: Russia (60), Belarus (30), Azerbaijan (30), Georgia (90), Kazakhstan (30), Kyrgyzstan (30), Mongolia (30), Tajikistan (30), Turkmenistan (30) and Uzbekistan (30); '''but not''' Armenia. * Central and South America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (30), Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. * Others are Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR Passports only), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya (depends on age), Macau (30), Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Thailand (30) and Tunisia. A national ID card is acceptable instead of a passport from the EU and EEA countries of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway (temporarily until the end of 2022; the card should have at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry), Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland, plus Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, TR Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine. For Norwegians, Poles, and Ukrainians (and perhaps others), this is only possible if they are arriving directly from their home countries. Often only the newer, biometric versions of the ID cards are accepted in lieu of passports. It is ambiguous whether the card needs 90+60 days remaining validity on entry. For some of those countries, you may even enter on a passport/ID that is expired within the last five years. Never plan on doing this, as it is unlikely you would be allowed to leave the previous country or to board a flight or boat. There would have to be some special reason. "Fighting in Syria this last ten years" will not do, as the waiver specifically excludes arrivals from Iran, Iraq or Syria. The visa-free regime is only for tourist and commercial visits. Employment or study requires a visa from the Turkish consulate; e-visas are not available for this. ====E-Visa==== Other citizens need a visa, but most can get an e-visa [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ online]. Official prices are quoted in US dollars; for instance, it is US$20 for the US, US$60 for Australia and Canada, and no fee for Mexico, Malta and Kuwait. These rates (correct as of June 2022) are only for prior application. Beware third-party websites scalping you for more. An e-visa is '''valid for three months''' for passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BNO Passport), Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United Arab Emirates and United States. It is '''valid for one month''' from Armenia, Bahrain, China, Cyprus, East Timor, Fiji, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, and Zambia. A longer list of nationalities can get an e-visa '''valid for one month''', with a big catch: you must already hold some other valid visa such as an EU Schengen, British or Irish visa. Those people will have jumped through various official hoops to get such a visa, so it is as if Turkey has expatriated its consular processes and doesn't need to closely vet such applicants. The rules vary - for some there is an age restriction, or even a requirement to arrive on Turkish Airlines. These additional countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkino Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. ====Visa on arrival==== You can also get your visa on arrival at a Turkish airport, generally for $10-20 USD beyond what you would have paid for a e-Visa. Due to the way that Visas on arrival are priced, it is possible that the visa on arrival may cost less than an e-Visa if you pay in a currency other than US Dollars. For example, a visa on arrival for a Canadian citizen is $60 USD, but if you pay in Euro banknotes, it would cost $53 USD (as of June 2022 pricing and foreign exchange rates). The Visa on arrival is not a formal printed visa but stamps applied within your passport. The same conditions as for the e-visa apply. However, you may have to face down airline gate agents saying you cannot check-in without a visa when leaving for Turkey from another country. Use a bank card in the airport machines to avoid grief over acceptable bank notes. ===By plane=== Turkey's chief international gateway by air is '''Istanbul Airport''' ({{IATA|IST}}), opened in Oct 2018. This has excellent global connections, as the flag-carrier Turkish Airlines is vying with the Gulf carriers to capture traffic between Europe and the Middle- and Far-East; it also serves all major Turkish cities. It is 40 km northwest of downtown, reach the city by bus. The former main airport '''Atatürk closed in April 2019'''. Beware out-of-date road signage & maps, and crooked taxi drivers who may try to take you to what is now a demolition site. Another gateway is Istanbul's second airport, '''[http://www.sgairport.com/homepage Sabiha Gökçen Airport]''' ({{IATA|SAW}}), 50 km east of central Istanbul on the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian side]]. It is particularly used by budget airlines such as [http://www.flypgs.com Pegasus]. The flight connections are not as extensive as Istanbul's, but they include the main Turkish cities, Ercan in Northern Cyprus, and several Gulf States. This airport is also convenient for Pendik railway station, for fast trains to Eskişehir, Ankara and Konya. There are shuttle buses to the airport from Taksim square. Beach resorts such as '''[[Antalya]], Bodrum''' and '''Dalaman''' have direct package-tour flights from Europe, including from minor and secondary airports. You may be able to book these as flight-only. There are occasional summer international flights direct to other Turkish cities such as Ankara, Adana and Izmir. But normally, reaching these means changing planes in Istanbul and clearing immigration, security and customs there. You need to allow the best part of two hours for this. Ask at your departure airport whether your bags are being checked through to your destination, or whether you need to pick them up in Istanbul. ===By train=== [[File:Train Istanbul Téhéran au Kurdistan.jpg|thumb|300px|The train from Ankara to Lake Van heading through the mountains of Eastern Turkey]] From Western Europe to Turkey by train, the route goes through Budapest then overnight from either Bucharest or Sofia to Istanbul. A sleeper train departs Sofia around 21:00 nightly, running via Plovdiv, Kapikule on the border, and Edirne, to terminate at Halkali at 07:40. TCDD run a connecting bus between Halkali and Sirkeci downtown, otherwise change to the frequent Marmaray cross-city train to reach central Istanbul. From June to Sept another sleeper, the Bosphor Express, departs Bucharest at 12:45, running via Ruse to Kapikule. Here it is coupled to the train from Sofia, and all passengers have to get out for border procedures, before continuing to Halkali. The westbound train leaves Halkali at 21:40 to reach Sofia by 09:00 and Bucharest by 19:00 next day. From October to May the through-train from Bucharest doesn't run, so you change trains at Ruse then again at Kapikule, with a similar timetable. Trains from further west (i.e. Budapest and Belgrade) don't connect with the trains to Turkey, so you need to spend a night in either Sofia or Bucharest. Second class single fares are about €20 from Sofia, €40 from Bucharest, plus couchette supplement of €10. The standard of accommodation aboard is similar to the Turkish domestic slow trains. [https://www.optimatours.de/ Optima Express] runs a '''car-train''' between [[Villach]] in [[Austria]] and Edirne about twice a week April-November, taking 33 hours. Departure days vary. This train enables motorists to avoid the tricky, tiring roads through the Balkans; however it is also open for passengers without cars. Optima don't offer tickets from intermediate stations such as Zagreb. In June 2019, another train ran daytime between Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Edirne. It was meant to be a permanent service, but lasted for just one weekend then they cancelled! It is not known if it will ever resume - it created a useful extra route between Bulgaria and Turkey, avoiding arrival / departure in the small hours. '''The Budapest-Belgrade line is closed until 2022''' for engineering works, and Belgrade-Sofia through-trains may not run in 2021, so it's better to reach Turkey via Bucharest. {{infobox|It's murder on that Orient Express|The [[Orient Express]] ran from 1883 between Paris and Constantinople, initially by multiple trains and ferries, with the first through-service in 1889. From the outset it used several routes, so Bucharest and Sofia can both claim to be on the original route. This is the train that famously got stuck in a blizzard near [[Çerkezköy]] for six days in 1929. Agatha Christie wasn't aboard that day, but in 1931 she suffered a 24-hour delay, giving her too much time to plot foul motives and deeds for the characters of her next novel. The full Orient Express ran to 1977 then was curtailed to Bucharest then to Budapest then to Vienna, and ran for the last time in 2007. Private [[tourist train]]s continue to use the name, best known being the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, which once or twice a year goes all the way to Istanbul. The name also lives on in a restaurant at Sirkeci.}} The new railway between Turkey and Georgia only carries freight, but passenger trains between Ankara, Kars, Tbilisi and Baku are expected to start after post-Covid normalization. Trains to Iran run once a week. From Istanbul you need to travel to Ankara on Saturday to be sure of catching the Sunday train to Tatvan. From there you cross the lake to Van, then join the Monday overnight train to Tabriz and Tehran. So that is three days in all. This service used to be called the "Trans-Asia Express" but they don't use that name now. Don't count on receiving a visa on arrival on the rail border crossings — see the section on visas [[#Entry requirements|above]]. There are no cross-border trains to any other country. For Greece, travel to Sofia then change for Thessaloniki. There is no foreseeable prospect of services to Armenia, Iraq, Syria, or the Azerbaijan exclave of Nakhchivan. ===By car=== From [[Central Europe]], getting to Turkey is not too difficult. In any case you'll need your International Insurance Card (Green Card). Pay attention to "TR" not being cancelled and be sure your insurance is valid for the Asian part of Turkey, too. Otherwise you will have to buy Turkish car insurance separately. In any case, Turkish customs will make an entry into your passport stating when the car (and thus you) have to leave Turkey again. A [[Carnet de Passage|carnet de passage]] is not necessary unless you intend to move on to [[Iran]], which requires you to have one. Foreign driver's licences are valid for up to 6 months beyond the date of entry. The regulations aren't entirely clear on the validity of licences from ''which'' countries, but it's safe to assume those issued by the parties to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (most of the European countries and many others elsewhere; check the list at the end of [https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ssss-surucu-belgesi this official webpage]) are acceptable, at the very least. If unsure, obtain an international driving permit before setting out. Major roads [[Driving in Europe|from '''Europe''']] are: * '''E80''' enters Turkey at Kapıkule border gate (west of [[Edirne]], east of [[Svilengrad]]) from [[Bulgaria]] * '''E87''' enters Turkey at Dereköy border gate (north of [[Kırklareli]], south of [[Malko Tarnovo]]) from Bulgaria * '''E90''' enters Turkey at İpsala border gate (west of [[Keşan]], east of [[Alexandroupolis]]) from [[Greece]] And see "By train" above for the '''car-train''' between Villach in Austria and Edirne. The former EuroTurk car-train from Bonn no longer runs. Major roads from the '''Middle East''' enter Turkey at numerous border gates around [[Antakya]] (Antioch), from [[Syria]]n cities such as [[Aleppo]] and [[Latakia]], Habur border gate (south of [[Silopi]], north of [[Zakho]]) from [[Iraq]], and Gürbulak/Bazergan border gate (east of [[Doğubayazıt]], west of [[Maku]]) from [[Iran]]. Major roads from the '''Caucasus''' enter Turkey at [[Sarpi|Sarp/Sarpi]] border gate (south of [[Batumi]]) and Türkgözü border gate (north of [[Ardahan]], south of [[Akhaltsikhe]]) from [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. Since 1993, the border with [[Armenia]] has been closed, thus it's impossible to cross into Turkey through Armenia. Various smaller border posts with nearly all of the neighbouring countries also exist; they might be closed at night, or have connecting roads not in an as good condition as those listed above. During holidays these border gates, particularly those linking to the European countries, may be extremely congested at times. Especially during the summer many Turks who live in Germany drive back home and this creates huge lines at the border. === By bus=== ====Europe==== From [[Bucharest]] there is a daily bus to Istanbul at 16:00 for RON125. There are also several daily buses from [[Constanta]], [[Romania]] and from [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] and from there you can get connections to the major cities of Europe. Another possibility is the bus from [[Athens]] in [[Greece]] via [[Thessaloniki]]. You may also find smaller bus companies offering connections to other countries in the Balkans. A couple of Turkish bus companies operate buses between Sofia and Istanbul. These buses typically stop at various cities along the way. A direct bus service connects [[Odessa]], [[Ukraine]] with [[Istanbul]] once a week for 1,000&nbsp;грн (about €40) (2015). ====Georgia==== There are several border points between Turkey and [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], in particular in [[Batumi]] and [[Tbilisi]]. You may have to change at the border, but should be able to find direct buses from Istanbul to Batumi, Tbilisi and Baku in Azerbaijan. ====Iraq==== Bus companies also connect [[Erbil]] to the Turkish cities of [[Diyarbakır]] (10–15 hours) and [[Istanbul]] (36–48 hours). The list of companies here is incomplete; there are at least two other Turkish companies running buses from Erbil to cities in Turkey - look around for flyers on Iskan Road in Erbil. Arrival time depends on border formalities. *'''Cizre Nuh''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;340&#x20;47&#x20;73 0750 340 47 73]) runs everyday at 15:30 from the New City Mall, 60m Road to Istanbul ($100) via Silopi ($40) Diyarbakır and other cities in between. Tickets can be bought at the New City Mall, Flyaway on Barzani Namir and at a phone shop on Shekhi Choly close to the Bazaar. *'''Can Diyarbakir''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;895&#x20;62&#x20;17-18-19 0750 895 62 17-18-19]) leaves daily from Family Mall on 100mt Road to Istanbul via [[Ankara]], Diyarbakır and other cities in between. *'''Best Van''' runs from Ainkawa Road in Erbil to Istanbul via [[Adana]], [[Aksaray]], Ankara (departure at 14:00) and Diyarbakır (departure at 16:00, via [[Hasankeyf]] and [[Batman]]). The bus back from Diyarbakır to Erbil departs at 11:00. ====Iran==== There is a direct bus to [[Istanbul]] from [[Teheran]] in [[Iran]] which takes approx 48hr and costs USD$35 for a one-way ticket between Istanbul or Ankara and Tehran. *[[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]] This Turkey/Iran border crossing is easily (and quickly) done by public transport. Take a bus to [[Bazerghan]] and a shared taxi to the border (US$2-3). Cross the border stretch per pedes and catch a frequent minibus (~5 TL, 15 minutes) to [[Dogubeyazit]]. Check the security situation in the region, due to the unsolved PKK conflict. *There are also buses from [[Van]] to [[Urmia]] crossing the Turkey/Iran border at Esendere/Sero. The buses cost ~€13 and it takes more than 6 hr to finish the 300 km path. This is because of the poor roads, harsh snowy conditions during the winter and also many military checkpoints because of security reasons concerning the PKK. This southern route is less frequent than the northern [[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]], as it is much slower but therefore a scenic mountainous route. Make sure you get a clear idea about exchange rates if you want to change Turkish lira or rial as the official bank at the border does not exchange these currencies and you have to deal with the plentiful black market. ====Syria==== If you're sure you want to go . . . assume it'll be a change of bus at the border. The through-buses for Damascus and Beirut haven't run for years. ===By boat=== '''To Istanbul''' there are [http://www.ukrferry.com Black Sea ferries] several times a week from Chornomorske, the main port for '''[[Odessa]]''' in Ukraine. They run all year and take vehicles. In bygone years ferries sailed between Istanbul and other Black Sea ports, and elsewhere in the Med, but they no longer do so. Cruise ships usually dock on Istanbul's European side, around Karaköy / Galataport close to the historic centre. These ships are on cruise itineraries, check with the operator whether a point-to-point journey ending in Istanbul is possible. Several Greek islands lie close to the Turkish '''Aegean coast''' and are linked by hydrofoil fast ferries, and also have westward ferries that ultimately reach Piraeus the port for Athens. Routes (some seasonal) include Bodrum-Kos, Çeşme-Chios, Datça-Rhodes & Symi, Kuşadası-Samos and Marmaris-Rhodes. From July 2019 a direct ferry sails between Turkey and '''mainland Greece''', run by [https://aegeanseaways.com Aegean Seaways] {{dead link|December 2020}}. This sails overnight M W F from Lavrion near [[Athens]] at 22:00 to reach [[Çeşme]] near [[Izmir]] in Turkey at 06:00, sailing back from Çeşme Tu Th Sa at 22:00 overnight. On Sunday the ferry sails from Lavrion at 11:00 to reach Çeşme at 19:00, then sails back near midnight to return to Lavrion at 08:00. It is intended to run this service year-round. There are ferry connections from Kyrenia in '''[[Northern Cyprus]]''' to [[Tasucu|Taşucu]], Mersin (near [[Adana]]) and [[Alanya]]. A year-round truckers ferry goes to Taşucu, while seasonal fast ferries depart to both Taşucu and Mersin. ==Get around== {{COVID-19 box|The requirement to have an [https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/hes-eng.html HES Code] for COVID-19 tracking purposes for inter-city travel was repealed in March 2022.|lastedit=2022-06-16}} {{infobox|Camels|Despite the stereotype, camels are not native to Turkey, nor are they present in significant numbers. Most camels in the country serve the sole purpose of being tourist photo props, adorned with flowers and all kinds of ornaments. There are very few actually working camels, mostly lending their assistance to the even fewer ''Yörük'' nomads during their seasonal migrations through the Taurus Mountains flanking the southern coast. However, this wasn't always necessarily so. Countless camel trains once roamed the trade routes across the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman lands]] from the Arabian deserts and the eastern frontier well into Europe. Their legacy lives on in the popularity of camel wrestling in the towns near the Aegean coast, and perhaps among other locations in the name of a particularly steep climb on the approach to Istanbul, near Büyükçekmece in the [[Istanbul/Western Suburbs|western outskirts]] of the city — the ''Devebağırtan'', "where the camel screams". While the caravan trail has long been replaced by a roaring highway, the vehicles equipped with every modern appliance still have to remarkably gear down on the ascent.}} ===By plane=== By European standards, Turkey is a huge country, with mountains impeding the highways and railways, so domestic air travel is well-developed. Especially on routes to Istanbul it's also very competitive, with [http://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], and low-cost companies Anadolujet (part of Turkish Airlines), [http://www.flypgs.com/EN/ Pegasus Airlines] and [http://www.sunexpress.com/ Sunexpress Airlines] fighting for your custom. They operate flights from Izmir and Antalya regions to the Eastern and Black Sea regions. There are flights between Istanbul and Ankara hourly; Izmir and Adana have several flights a day to Istanbul (both IST and SAW) and Ankara, and every city has at least a daily flight. Regional airports usually have a connecting ''Havaş'' bus to the city centre, which will wait, within reason, for incoming flights. Buses and minibuses also fan out from the airports to other nearby towns. ===By bus=== [[File:AŞTİ üst kattan.JPG|thumb|Ankara Central bus terminal]] Turkey has a very good long-distance bus network with air-conditioned buses, reserved seats and generally good-quality service, at least with the major operators. There are now quite a number of companies providing more comfortable buses with 2 + 1 seats per row. Standard buses, however, have seats narrower than those of economy class on aircraft. Buses are often crowded and smoking is prohibited. Go to the Otogar (bus station) in any of the major cities and you can find a bus to almost any destination departing within half an hour, or a couple of hours at the most. Buses are staffed by drivers and a number of assistants. During the ride you will be offered free drinks, a bite or two, and stops will be made every 2½ hr or so at well-stocked road restaurants. The further east you travel, the less frequent buses will be, but even places as far as Dogubeyazit or Van will have regular services to many places hundreds of kilometres away. Only the smallest towns do not have a bus straight to Istanbul or Izmir at least once every two days. The four biggest bus companies are: * [http://www.metroturizm.com.tr Metro Bus] * [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr Pamukkale] * [https://www.ulusoy.com.tr Ulusoy] * [http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr Kamil Koç] Although, even the smallest company can nowadays be booked via a streamlined website of that bus company. All of them demand a Turkish phone number, but you might just fill in a fake one starting with "539" or so. But the email address should work, to get the ticket. All companies accept foreign passengers and passports. In high season it might make sense to book ahead&mdash;just check out the situation a couple of days ahead online. You can also use websites that accumulate all the connections, like [https://www.obilet.com obilet] or [https://www.busbud.com/ busbud]&mdash;check both, they have different companies. Buses are reliable and will pick you up&mdash;remember Istanbul has at least 3 bus stations. Otherwise, '''bus tickets''' can also be bought inside of bus terminals. Often checking out several ticket booths will give you a better price, since some specialize on certain bus companies and others do not. Be careful, scammers will be waiting for you in and before bus stations, and some may assist you in buying a ticket to a bus that won't depart in the next two hours. Sometimes there simply is no other bus, but on other occasions you will be sitting there while other buses with the same destination start well ahead. If you have some time to spare: check the departure (and arrival) times of other companies, that may save you time overall. Still, if you indicate you really want to leave ''now'' (use phrases like "hemen" or "şimdi", or "acelem var" - I am in a hurry ), people will realize you are in hurry, and off you go on the next bus departing for your destination. If you have several operators to choose from, ask for the number of seats in the buses you compare. Roughly, a larger capacity implies a greater comfort (all bus-seats have approximately the same leg-room, but larger 48-seat buses are certainly more comfortable than a 15-seat Dolmuş, which may be considered a 'bus' by the company selling the seat). Also, the bus company with the largest sign is usually the one with the most buses and routes. If possible, ask other travellers you meet about their experiences with different operators: even big operators have different standards of service, and even with the same operator the standards may vary from region to region. Don't be surprised if halfway to some strange and far-off destination you are asked out of the bus (your luggage will often be already standing next to it) and transferred to another. The other bus will "buy" you, and will bring you to the destination. This may even happen for 'direct' or 'non-stop' tickets. Sometimes long-haul bus lines will leave you stranded on some ring-road around a city, rather than bringing you to the center. That can be annoying. Inquire ahead (and hope they don't lie). On the other hand, many companies will have "servis aracı" or service vehicles to the center, when the Otogar is on the periphery of a city, as they nowadays often are. In some cities these service vehicles are used by many companies combined, and a fleet of them, to different parts of the metropolis, will be waiting. The company may also choose to combine the passengers of multiple buses; meaning that you may have to wait until another bus or two arrives before departing. Keep your ticket ready as proof you were on a bus (though most of these services are run on good faith). In some cities (including Ankara, excluding Istanbul), the municipality have prohibited the use of service buses due to their effect on traffic. In that case, you might have to take a public bus or metro to get to your destination. One should probably avoid using taxis (at least departing from the Otogar) since they usually tend to abuse their monopolistic position by refusing to go to closer destinations, behaving rudely towards the passenger, charging on the night tariff, etc. If you have to take a taxi, it is usually suggested that you do it from outside the bus terminal. Seating within buses is partly directed by the "koltuk numarası" or seat number on your ticket, partly by the ritualistic seating of women next to women, couples together and so forth. So don't be too annoyed if you are required to give up your seat. In general, as a foreigner, you will have the better seat much of the time. It is often easiest to take a seat in the back, whatever the number of your koltuk, and not be bothered for much of the ride. This is particularly true if you travel alone, and want to keep it that way, even though the last row may be reserved for the driver-off-duty, who wants to sleep. And remember: many buses pick up short-track fare along the ride, and park them in the last two or three rows. The back of the bus may be more noisy than the front, since that is where the engine is located. If you have a bicycle it will be transported free of extra charge. In most buses it fits in the luggage area of the bus. Make sure you have the tools to fold your bike as small as possible (height matters most) '''Fez Bus'''. This is another alternative, a Hop on hop off travel network that links [[Istanbul]] to the most popular tourist destinations in western Turkey, and a few other destinations. The buses runs hostel to hostel and have an English speaking tour leader on board. The pass can be purchased for a few days or all summer. Departures are every other day. More expensive than local buses, but could be far less hassle, and offers a different experience. The main office in Istanbul is in Sultanahmet next to the Orient Youth Hostel on Yeni Akbiyik Cd. [http://www.feztravel.com/] ===By train=== [[File:HT80101.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''yüksek hızlı tren'' speeds across Anatolia]] Mainline train services in Turkey fall into three categories: i) very fast and modern; ii) slow and scenic; and iii) suspended long-term for rebuilding or for other reasons. The train operator is TCDD, Turkish Republic State Railways, visit their [http://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ website] for timetables, fares and reservations. The trains are inexpensive, but trains often sell out. See below for how to buy tickets. Most cities in Turkey have a rail connection of some sort, but not the Mediterranean and Aegean holiday resorts, which have been built from the late 20th century and are hemmed in by mountains. ([[Kuşadası]] is the exception, being close to Selçuk on the line between Izmir and [[Pamukkale]].) For some destinations, connecting buses meet the trains, eg at Eskişehir for [[Bursa]], and at Konya for [[Antalya]] and [[Alanya]]. The main cities also have metro and suburban lines, described on those cities’ pages. The very fast, modern trains are called '''YHT: ''yüksek hızlı tren''.''' These serve [[Istanbul]], [[Eskişehir]], [[Ankara]], [[Konya]] and [[Karaman]]. They are clean, comfortable and modern; fares are low and reservations are compulsory. They run on new, dedicated track at up to 300 km/h so they keep to time. Thus, from Istanbul it’s under 5 hours to Ankara (8 per day, standard single about €20), and likewise 5 hours to Konya (3 per day). Because journey times are short, YHT trains only run daytime, and have only snack-catering. On-train announcements in English forbid “smoking, alcohol, smelly food and peanuts.” The smoke-free and alcohol-free rules are enforced, it’s unclear how zealous they are about peanuts. Between the cities, YHTs make a few momentary intermediate stops. The only one likely to be relevant to visitors is Eryaman, as an interchange with the Ankara suburban system. The YHT network is gradually extending: routes under construction are from Ankara towards Kars, from Karaman towards Adana, and from Istanbul towards Edirne. The long-term strategy is to create a high-speed, high-capacity passenger and freight route from Edirne on the western border through to Kars in the east. But where the YHT services terminate, the line closures and disruptions immediately begin, as Turkey’s Ottoman-era railways are upgraded for the 21st century. The main closures (as at 2021) are from Adana east to Gaziantep, and between Izmir and Bandirma (for the Istanbul ferry). '''Conventional trains''' are slow and scenic, with the emphasis on slow: most run overnight, with journeys from Ankara to eastern cities taking 24 hours. They are infrequent, at best daily, sometimes only one or two per week. The typical train set includes a sleeping car (''yataklı vagon''), a couchette car (''kuşetli''), and three open saloons (layout is single row-aisle-double row), plus a buffet that may or may not have any food and may or may not honour your payment card, so plan on bringing cash and your own food. How clean and comfortable the trains are depends on how busy: at quiet times they are fine, but when crowded they soon become filthy. (Always carry your own toilet-roll and hand-wipes.) They are difficult for anyone with impaired mobility to use, and station re-building makes access worse. Nominally these trains are non-smoking, but there’s often a smell of tobacco smoke aboard. They are diesel-hauled and run on single track: on straight level sections they can rattle along at 100 km/h, but in the mountains they plod up steep gradients and round tight bends. So they generally start on time but become delayed along the route — often for several hours on long-haul routes; settle on a relaxed schedule for the successive steps of your trip. '''Tourist trains''' operated by TCDD run several long-distance routes, e.g. Ankara to Kars. These cost about twice the normal fare; they make a few 2-3 hour stops for tourist excursions, so the total running time is a little longer. You're tied to the tourist itinerary without flexibility of stopover. The accommodation is the same as on conventional trains: indeed the rolling stock has been provided by pulling sleeping cars off the conventional trains, so the travel experience on these has been degraded. A private tourist train is '''Cappadocia Express''', expected to launch in 2022: it will run overnight from Istanbul to Kayseri in luxury sleeping cars then bus tourists to Cappadocia National Park. It's aimed at the Japanese market but anyone will be able to book. Details are not yet announced but you can expect a hefty price. '''Buying tickets:''' Reservations are essential for YHT trains and recommended for other mainline services. YHT and standard mainline (''anahat'') trains are best booked via the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr TCDD website]. International trains (''uluslararası'') can be booked by other methods (below) but not via the website; and regional (''bölgesel'') trains are not bookable. TCDD replacement buses are considered trains, and bookable (or not) on the same basis. Consult the timetable first, for the latest on timings and disruptions, but beware that timetable and reservations system sometimes give different days of running for some services, for no discernable reason. The timetable only lists the main stations, where the train waits for about ten minutes, and you'll just have time to dash to the station kiosk and replenish your food supplies. The trains also stop momentarily at many little wayside halts, where sometimes food vendors will hop on. Then to buy your ticket, move to the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr reservation system], but this only opens 15 to 30 days in advance – look further ahead and it will seem like there aren’t any trains. Pick your preferred train service and seat or berth, whereupon the system will display the price and give you the choice of immediate purchase, or of holding the option for a few days. Immediately note your confirmation number, and print your ticket at home whenever convenient: it doesn’t need validating at the station. It’s unclear whether a soft ticket on your phone is acceptable without validation. The '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Inter Rail|Inter Rail Global Pass]]''' and '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Balkan Flexipass|Balkan Flexipass]]''' are valid for all trains within Turkey and the trains to & from Europe, but you may still need a seat reservation. TCDD also offer discounts for those under 26 (''genç bilet'', whether or not you’re a student) and for those over 60 (''yaşlı bilet''). Check their website for other discount offers, but usually these are aimed at commuters and others making multiple repeat journeys. Tickets can also be bought from the stations (either at the counter, or from self-service kiosks), from travel agents, or from PTT post offices. The main stations (including Sirkeci) accept credit cards and can book you onto any bookable train, but they’re unlikely to accept non-Turkish cash. (And nowadays you may struggle to find a money-changer, as they’re replaced by ATMs.) Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer, on Fridays and Sundays, and around public holidays and religious festivals. Of course you may be able to get a reservation for immediate departure, and the non-YHT trains usually have non-bookable seats, and a scrummage on the platform to claim them. Bear in mind that the main stations may involve a queue for security just to get into the station hall, then another queue for tickets, then a further queue for security and document-check to get onto the platform. You can’t just rock up and jump on. ===By car=== [[File:Fatih_Sultan_Mehmet_Bridge_panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, a part of the Turkish motorway system, spans over the Bosphorus in [[Istanbul]], and connects Europe and Asia.]] Like all of its neighbours, except [[Cyprus]] off its southern coast, '''driving is on the right side''' of the road in Turkey. Driving in Turkey is usually a '''tense experience'''. The local drivers are often badly trained and sometimes reckless, particularly near and within the larger cities and in the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeast]]. However, the road manners are not entirely different than in the Balkans or parts of Mediterranean Europe, and are a whole lot easier to negotiate than in, say, [[South Asia]]. Regardless, '''never''' assume the next driver will stick to any rules you would expect, e.g. flash when they are about to change the lane or turn, or give way when they really should. So, always drive defensively. Having received generous funding from the government in the first two decades of the 2000s, most '''highways''' in the country are of '''quite good quality''', often dual carriageways with wide alignments and hard shoulders. Also smaller roads can be expected to be free of pot holes. Hence, driving at night is not an issue like in many eastern European countries where corruption prevents proper road quality. It is illegal to use a '''mobile phone while driving'''. Maximum permitted '''amount of alcohol''' in blood for drivers is 0.05 mg per ml (0.05%), similar to most European countries. A pint of beer enjoyed right before driving might get your licence temporarily confiscated in case of police checks. A 2019 law has made '''smoking inside a car''' by any of the occupants a fineable offence, but enforcement is sporadic. The use of '''seat belts''' both at the front and back line is obligatory, but, although failing to use one carries a penalty, this is not always adhered to by locals, including the drivers themselves. Unless stated otherwise, the '''speed limit''' for automobiles is 50 km/h and 70 km/h on single and dual carriageways, respectively, within inhabited locations, 90 km/h and 110 km/h on single and dual carriageways elsewhere, and 130 km/h on motorways, except O-5, O-6, O-7, O-21 (Ankara–Niğde section), and O-33, where it is 140 km/h. '''Speed traps''', both stationary and mobile concealed within police cars, are common, particularly in the northwest. By law, they are always indicated within the last kilometre or so, but these signs are sometimes tiny and easy to miss. Watch out for speed bumps as they might not always be indicated, especially around cities. Also, pay attention to one way lanes or prohibited road access—Turkey uses '''traffic spikes''' which block a certain direction. It's best to refrain from pulling up in signposted '''no parking zones'''. Not that the fines are very hefty, but towing is possible. In case that happens, expect little official information to whereabouts of your car, and be ready for a lot of searching in dismal parking lots, usually out in the suburbs. Since the refugee crisis started in 2015, and the coup attempt in 2016, any significant Turkish city has '''checkpoints''' on the approaching highways, where cars may be indiscriminately stopped for document checks (IDs, driver licenses, car registration & insurance); these might be accompanied by sobriety checks especially during weekend nights. Getting stopped by law enforcement every so often apparently without any wrongdoing can be off-putting but is the general procedure. Turkish '''road signs''' are almost identical to the ones used in Europe, and differences are often insignificant. The place names written on green background lead to motorways (which you should pay a toll, unless it is a ring road around or within a city); on blue background means other highways; on white background means rural roads (or a road inside a city under the responsibility of city councils); and on brown background indicates the road leads to a place of tourist interest, such as an ancient site (these signs used to be on yellow background previously, so still there is a chance of unreplaced yellow signs existing here and there). These signs are sometimes not standardized. '''Roundabouts''' as understood internationally have started to appear in the latter half of the 2010s or so. As such, most Turkish drivers are yet to have a grasp of how to use them (with the glaring exception of those in [[Muğla]]), despite the (often huge) signs reminding them of the basic "give way to those already within" rule, and act on assumptions on which approach should have priority — ''always'' proceed with caution. Most intercity highways avoid city centres by circling around them. If you'd like to drive into the centre for shopping, dining, and the like, follow the signposts saying ''Şehir Merkezi'', which are usually on white background, and are accompanied by no further translations though you can still spot some old signs saying "Centrum" besides ''Şehir Merkezi''. City centres typically have two or more entrances/exits from the '''ringroads''' that surround them. As Turkey uses the '''[[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric system]]''', all distances on the signboards are in kilometres, unless otherwise stated (such as metres, but never in miles). [[Winter driving|In winter]], it's not uncommon that many roads, including the major motorways near the sea level, are subject to '''closures due to heavy snow''', which may take hours to clear – or days, particularly in the east. See also the [[#Driving and road safety]] section below. ====Motorways==== [[File:Motorway_Map_of_Turkey_(revised).png|thumb|400px|Map of the Turkish motorways: those marked in red are in use, the others are in construction or planning phases]] There are no fees to use the highways except intercity motorways (''otoyol''). While Turkish highways vary widely in quality and size, the toll motorways mostly have three or four lanes and are very smooth and fast. Motorways are explicitly signed with distinct green signs and given road numbers prefixed with the letter '''O'''. The motorway network consists of the routes stretching out to the west, south and east from [[Istanbul]] (respectively towards [[Edirne]], [[Izmir]] via [[Bursa]], and all the way to [[Urfa]] in [[Southeastern Anatolia]] via [[Ankara]] and [[Adana]]), and an isolated stretch in [[Eastern Thrace]], crossing the Straits of Dardanelles by the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, to the east of [[Çanakkale]]. There are also mini-networks connected to the main one in [[Central Aegean]], fanning out of Izmir, and in Eastern [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean]] around Adana. Most motorways no longer have toll booths (two exceptions are the third bridge crossing the Bosphorus north of Istanbul and the bridge and motorway across the Gulf of İzmit to the direction of Bursa and Izmir, where you can still pay in cash) and instead have lanes automatically scanning the windowpane for the RFID stickers (''HGS'') while accessing and again exiting the motorway. They are easy to use and allow you to install as much liras as you need. To buy an HGS sticker, look for the service buildings at the major toll stations. They are also available in postoffices. ''KGS'' and ''OGS'', systems respectively using prepaid cards and tags, have been phased out. In addition to the distance driven, motorway fees also depend on the type of your vehicle. Edirne&ndash;Istanbul motorway&mdash;about 225&nbsp;km and the main entry point to Istanbul from [[Europe]]&mdash;costs 23.25 TL for a car (2022), for example. The newest additions to the network, such as the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Osman Gazi Bridge (crossing the Bosphorus and the Gulf of İzmit, respectively) tend to be much more expensive per km. Check the up-to-date rates from the [https://www.kgm.gov.tr/Sayfalar/KGM/SiteEng/Root/Tolls.aspx website] of the General Directorate of Highways. ====Fuel and charging ==== [[File:Giresun - Şebinkarahisar Yolu.JPG|thumb|300px|You are better off keeping your tank full if you are driving on a road like this one, heading south towards [[Eastern Anatolia]] from [[Giresun]]]] Long among the countries with the most expensive fuel prices, the sharp drop of Turkish lira in late 2021 means fossil fuel in Turkey, hovering around 28 TL (about €1.55 or US$ 1.60) per litre as of Jun 2022, is relatively cheaper now. LPG is even somewhat less damaging to your wallet. Petrol stations (''benzin istasyonu'') are frequent along the highways; most are open round the clock and accept credit cards (swipe machines are always in the service building, so you will have to get out of the car if that's the preferred payment method). Self-service is practically nonexistent. Almost all stations offer unleaded gasoline (''kurşunsuz benzin''), diesel (''dizel'' or ''motorin''), and LPG (liquid petroleum gas, ''LPG'' or ''otogaz''). However the rare fuel stations in remote villages often only have diesel, which is used for running agricultural machinery. So keep your gas tank topped up if you are going to stray away from the main roads. Also the petrol stations along the toll motorways are rarer than the other highways, usually only about every 40-50km or even further apart at places (the distance to the next station is usually indicated at the associated signage), so don't get too low on these roads either. Biofuels are very hard to come by for the casual driver. As of 2022 there are few electric vehicle charging stations, although covering the main intercity routes without running out of range, especially if you don't stray too far into the east, seems possible. [https://esarj.com/en/ Eşarj], [https://zes.net/en ZES], [https://www.voltrun.com/en/ Voltrun], and [http://www.dmaoto.com/en/ DMA] maintain relatively wide networks of charging stations; see their websites for the associated maps. Fuel stations will have free toilets and sometimes free çay. ====Repair shops==== In all cities and towns, there are repair shops, usually clustered together in complexes devoted to auto-repairing (rather incorrectly called ''sanayi sitesi'' or ''oto sanayi sitesi'' in Turkish, which means "industrial zone" and "auto-industrial zone" respectively), which are in the outskirts of the cities. The shops are specialized in parts of the vehicle (e.g., engine, electrical system or bodywork) and the level of skill in solving the problem varies, but the service is often quick. In cities and major towns, there are also big 3S businesses (sales, service, spare parts). These are more corporate than ''sanayi sitesi'' and are called ''oto plaza'', but may entail getting lined up in a queue, which may take days to process. ====Renting a car==== You may rent a car to get around Turkey from an international or local car rental agent. The main airports all have car rental desks. It is a good idea to rent a car locally to explore the region for a couple of days. However, doing all the kilometers of Turkey in a rental, can be exhausting and also expensive if you rent at one place and give it back at another one. Instead of wasting money on the common big car rental companies, '''local rental companies''' can be trusted and found through Google Maps. Contact them via WhatsApp. They will speak sufficient English to get the deal done. It is important to rely on their online rating and reviews (at Google Maps) to make sure to avoid the bad sheep, they will not want to jeopardise a good rating. Sometimes they will not even demand a deposit for their rental. However, make sure to understand whether the is a mileage limit, cleaning necessity or restriction on any roads. Contracts will usually be in Turkish with local companies. ===By dolmuş/minibus=== The ''minibüs'' is a small bus (sometimes a car) that will ride near-fixed routes. The ride may be from the periphery of a major city to the centre or within a city, but may also take three to four hours from one city to the next, when demand along the route is not sufficient to justify large buses. They sometimes make a detour to bring some old folks home or collect some extra heavy luggage. All during the journey people will get in and out (shout ''inecek var'' — “someone to get off” — to have it stop if you’re in). The driver tends to be named ''kaptan'' ("captain"), and some behave accordingly. The fare is collected all through the ride. In some, by a specially appointed passenger who will get a reduction, in others by a steward, who may get off halfway down the journey to pick up a dolmuş of the same company heading back, but mostly by the driver. If the driver collects, people hand money on from the back rows to the front, getting change back by the same route. On some stretches tickets are sold in advance, and things can get complicated if some of the passengers bought a ticket and others just sat inside waiting, for maybe half an hour, but without a ticket. The concept of ''dolmuş'' in Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. The vehicles are different and they take a maximum of 7 sitting passengers, with no standing. They do not tend to take passengers along the way, they depart immediately when they are full, and many of them operate 24 hours a day. The name derives from ''dolmak'', the verb for “to fill”, as they usually depart only when they are full, though they sometimes start at fixed hours, whatever the number. ===By boat=== [[File:Canakkale ferry.JPG|thumb|300px|Car ferry crossing the Straits of Dardanelles between [[Çanakkale]] and [[Eceabat]]]] '''Fast ferries''' (''hızlı feribot'') are fast (50-60km/hour) catamaran-type ferryboats that connect for instance [[Istanbul]] to the other side of the Marmara Sea. They can cut travel time dramatically. Again for instance leaving from the [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Yenikapı]] jetty in Istanbul (just a bit southwest of the Blue Mosque) you can be at the [[Bursa]] ''otogar'' in two hours, with less than an hour for the actual boat ride to [[Yalova]]. Similar services are operated to connect several parts of Istanbul with the Asian side, or places farther up the Bosporus. This type of fast ferry is increasingly seen all over the country wherever there is sufficient water. All inhabited Turkish islands have at least one daily sailing to the nearest mainland city or town during summer. During winter, expect less frequent departures, and disruptions in the schedule, due to the bad weather. Perhaps one of the best cruising grounds in the world, Turkey offers thousands of years of history, culture and civilization set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. The coastline is a mixture of wide gulfs, peaceful coves, shady beaches, uninhabited islands, small villages and bustling towns. Many of these locations are still only accessible by boat. Rare in the Mediterranean, one can still find some seclusion on a private charter in Turkey. Turkey has more coastline than any other Mediterranean country. The best way to see Turkey is from your own private yacht on your own schedule. Turkey offers some of the most exquisite yachts in the world, known as gulets. ===By bicycle=== Simply put, long distance [[cycling]] in Turkey is burdensome, mainly for two reasons: most of the country's terrain is hilly, and intercity bike paths are basically non-existent, albeit with some noteworthy exceptions (such as a section of [[EuroVelo cycling routes|EuroVelo 8]] across [[Central Aegean|Izmir Province]] or the lane down from [[Iskenderun#Arsuz|Arsuz]] towards the Syrian border). That being said, many cities nowadays have cycling lanes of varying shapes, lengths and interconnectedness (often along the esplanades of the coastal cities; these were mostly built with the purpose of a leisurely ride in mind than serious transportation) and most highways built after the turn of this century or so have quite wide and well surfaced shoulders, which can double as bicycle lanes. Even so, if you have already decided to give cycling a try in your Turkey trip, always stay as much on the right side of the roads as possible, avoid night cycling out of cities or along unlit roads, do not be surprised by drivers hooting at you, and do not go on the motorway, as it is forbidden. You could better prefer rural roads with much less traffic density, but then there is the problem of freely roaming sheepdogs, which can sometimes be [[Aggressive dogs|quite dangerous]]. The signage on the rural roads is also much more erratic, turning them into a labyrinth, in which it is easy to get lost even for non-local Turkish people without a detailed map. Air can be pumped into tyres at any petrol station without charge. Bicycle repair-shops are rare in cities and often in hard-to-locate places; motorcycle repair shops can be tried alternatively (however, they are very reluctant to repair a bicycle if they are already busy with their specialization). Many towns operate bike sharing programs, but they might be hard to use without Turkish language skills, or without a Turkish mobile number. Cycling in the areas where the motorized vehicles are restricted is enjoyable, but these areas are limited in number: Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] are a prime example. Ebikes with removable batteries are manufactured and sold at reasonable prices, but check first with your airline if you plan to fly with it. As elsewhere, ebikes with non-removable batteries are strictly forbidden on all flights. ===By thumb=== "Thumb up" is the [[hitchhiking]] gesture universally understood by the Turkish drivers. Avoid using any other signal which might be understood to be indicating a danger ahead. In addition to the thumb, having a signboard with the destination name certainly helps. Waiting for a ride generally doesn't exceed half an hour, though this dramatically varies depending on the density of traffic (like elsewhere) and the region; for example, it usually takes much longer to attract a ride in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] than in the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]]. The best hitchhiking spots are the crossroads with traffic lights, where bypass roads around a city and the road coming from the center intersect. Don’t be so away from the traffic lights so drivers would be slow enough to see you, make up their minds and stop, but be sufficiently away for traffic safety. Hitchhiking along the motorways is useless; no one will be slow enough to stop, and the pedestrians are forbidden anyway. Don’t start to hitchhike until you are well clear out of the city traffic which has the tendency to spread over the suburbs, and if not in hurry, avoid hitchhiking after nightfall, especially if you are a lone female traveler. Although most drivers have little if any intentions beyond to have a word or two during their long, alone journey, always watch out and avoid sleeping. On some occasions, you may not be able to attract a ride directly to your destination, so don’t refuse anyone offering a ride, which may come across as impolite, unless they are going down only a few kilometres away and are branching off into a road different from your destination in a coming fork. You may have to change several cars even on a route barely 100 km long, in each town after town. However, because of the enormous numbers of trucks carrying goods for the foreign markets, you may also score surprisingly long-haul trips. Some drivers may ask for money (“fee”) from you. Refuse and tell them that if you had money to waste, you would be on a bus, and not standing on the side of the road fully exposed to the elements. Drivers staying in the area may point downwards (to the road surface) or towards the direction they’re driving or flash their headlights while passing, indicating that they wouldn't make a good long-haul ride. Smile and/or wave your hand to return the courtesy. ===On foot=== Trail blazing is on the rise in Turkey lately and nowadays all Turkish regions have waymarked '''[[hiking]] trails''' of various lengths and shapes. Most of them follow a theme, such as connecting to the sites of an ancient civilization, retracing the footsteps of a historical figure or chasing the treats of a specific regional cuisine. The oldest, and the most popular trail is the [[Lycian Way]], which snakes its way over the mountains backing the [[Lycia|Turquoise Coast]] in the southwest. The [http://cultureroutesinturkey.com/ website of the Culture Routes Society] maintains an up-to-date list of the major hiking trails in the country. Guided tours along some of these trails, often involving hiking the most scenic sections and homestays in the villages, are offered by local travel agencies as well as those based in major cities. Inside the cities, there are white-, or rarely yellow-painted '''pedestrian crossings''' (zebra crossing) on the main streets, which are legally pedestrian-priority spots. However, for many drivers, they are little more than ornamental drawings on the road surface, so it is better to cross the streets at the traffic lights. Still, be sure all the cars stopped, because it is not unusual to see the drivers running the first few seconds of the red light. As a safer option, on wide avenues, there are also pedestrian overpasses and underground passages available. In narrow streets during the rush hour, you can cross the street anywhere and anytime, since the traffic moves only intermittently. Also along alleys in the old districts, you need not to worry about keeping on the sidewalk (which is usually too narrow and uneven to be of use anyway); you can walk well in the middle of the street, only to step aside when a car is coming. ==Talk== {{seealso|Turkish phrasebook}} The sole official language of Turkey is [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]. Turkish is a Turkic language and its closest living relatives are other Turkic languages, which are spoken in southwestern, central and northern Asia, and to a lesser degree by significant communities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Turkish is an agglutinative language (forming words by adding suffixes to the roots), and the native speakers of the non-agglutinative ones, such as those in the Indo-European family, generally find it difficult to learn. For many centuries, Turkish was written in the Arabic script, evident in many historical texts and documents, but it has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928. This means that Turkish is now written using the same letters as English, albeit with the addition of Çç, Ğğ, Iı, İi, Öö, Şş and Üü and the exclusions of Qq, Ww and Xx. [[Kurdish phrasebook|Kurdish]] is also spoken by an estimated 7-10% of the population, particularly in the southeast and the east. Language policy towards Kurdish has varied from brutal suppression to ignoration to government-funded broadcasts, and speaking Kurdish can be seen as a political statement. Several other languages exist, like Laz in the northeast (also spoken in adjacent Georgia), and in general people living near borders will often speak the language of the other side too. For example, people in the southeast, bordering Syria, often speak Arabic. Thanks to migration, even in rural areas most villages will have at least one person who has worked in Germany and can thus speak [[German phrasebook|German]]. The same goes for other Western European languages like Dutch/Flemish or French. Several waves of immigration from the [[Balkans]] mean there is also the possibility of coming across native Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, and Albanian speakers mainly in western Turkey. English is also increasingly popular among the younger generation. The "universities" that train pupils for a job in tourism pour out thousands of youngsters who want to practice their knowledge on the tourist, with varying degrees of fluency. Language universities produce students that nowadays are pretty good at their chosen language. ==See== {{seealso|Turkish TV series tourism}} As a general rule, most museums and sites of ancient cities in Turkey are '''closed on Mondays''' (even Hagia Sophia). The Turkish government offers a '''[https://muze.gov.tr museum pass]''' for many sights and museums in Turkey for 375 TL. Check out what is included, and buy it if it makes sense for you. Numerous sights can still be seen for free though. ===Ancient ruins and architectural heritage=== [[Image:Göbekli Tepe, Urfa.jpg|thumb|Turkey’s famous Göbekli Tepe.]] At the crossroads of civilizations, all parts of Turkey are full of a mindblowing number of ancient '''ruins'''. Although [[Çatalhöyük]] and [[Urfa|Göbekli Tepe]], respectively '''the earliest settlement''' and '''the earliest temple''' ever found to the date in Turkey precede them, the '''[[Hittites]]''' were the first indigenous people that rose to found a state in Anatolia. They left the proof of their existence at the ruins of [[Bogazkale|Hattuşaş]], their capital. The Hittites spoke an Indoeuropean language (the oldest one attested in writing) and were contemporaries of the "New Kingdom" of [[Ancient Egypt]], engaged in extensive correspondence and diplomacy with the eastern Mediterranean world. The '''[[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]]''' and the following '''[[Roman Empire|Romans]]''' left their mark mostly in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean Regions]], leaving behind the marble ruins of hundreds of '''cities, temples, and monuments'''. Some such as '''[[Ephesus]]''' and many others along the Aegean are largely restored to their former glory — many of these are on the checklist of most travellers to Turkey. Some more obscure ones off the beaten path such as [[Aphrodisias]] and [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi]] are also well worth visiting. In the meantime, some other indigenous peoples, such as the '''Lycians''', were carving beautiful '''tombs''' for their dearly departed ones onto the rocky hillsides. Many are fairly well preserved and can be seen all around [[Lycia]]. Legendary '''[[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]''' stands out as an example of different civilizations literally living on the top of each other. While what is visible today is clearly Hellenistic, the place has its roots as Hittite ''Wilusa'', and later re-built many times over by the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the most unique "architectural" heritage in the country, some of the [[Cappadocia]]n '''cave houses and churches''' carved into "fairy chimneys" and '''underground cities''' (in a literal sense!) date back to early [[Christianity|Christians]] hiding from persecution. The successors of the Romans, the '''[[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]]''' broke new ground with more ambitious projects, culminating in grand '''Hagia Sophia''' of [[Istanbul]], built in 537 and had the distinction of being the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years. While a stray monastery or two dating back to the era can be found in almost any part of the country, most of the Byzantine heritage intact today is found in the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], especially in Istanbul, and in the area around [[Trabzon]] in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeast]], which was the domain of the Empire of Trebizond, a rump Byzantine state that survived the Fall of Constantinople for about a decade. [[File:Турция, Конья - Холм Алаеддина 03.jpg|thumb|Seljuk ruins protected by a modern roof construction in [[Konya]]]] The '''Seljuks''' found the first Turkish state in Asia Minor and built most of their monuments, which incorporate '''large majestic portals''' and heavily delicate stonework reminiscent of some landmarks in parts of [[Asia]], in the major centres of the time in [[Eastern Anatolia|Eastern]] and [[Central Anatolia]], especially in [[Konya]], their capital. The '''[[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]''', who had considered themselves as a Balkan state until their demise, built most of their landmarks in the [[Balkans]] and that region's extension within present-day Turkey, the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], just like the Byzantines, whom the Ottomans inspired to in so many ways. Most of the '''earlier Ottoman monuments''' were built in [[Bursa]], which have little Byzantine and comperatively large Seljuk influences. Later, the dynasty moved over to Europe — the major landmarks in [[Edirne]] exhibit some kind of "transitional" and fairly experimental style. However, it wasn't until the Fall of [[Istanbul|Constantinople]] that the Ottomans adopted Byzantine architecture almost full scale with some adjustments. Contrary to what may be assumed, though, the Ottoman imperial architecture possibly reached its zenith not in Istanbul, but in Edirne—in the form of '''Selimiye Mosque''', a work of '''[[Architecture#Mimar Sinan|Sinan]]''', the great Ottoman architect of the 16th century. The '''19th century''' brought back the Greek and Roman taste of architectural styles, so there was a huge explosion of '''neo-classical architecture''', as much fashionable in Turkey as in the much of the rest of the world at that time. The [[Istanbul/Galata|Galata]] side of Istanbul, [[Izmir]] (though unfortunately most of which was lost to the big fire of 1922), and numerous towns along the coasts, one most prominent and well preserved example being [[Ayvalık]], quickly filled with elegant neo-classical buildings. At the same time, people in the inland locations were favouring pleasant, more traditional, and less pretentious '''half-timbered whitewashed houses''', which form picturesque towns such as [[Safranbolu]], [[Ankara#Beypazarı|Beypazarı]], and [[Şirince]] in the northern, central, and western part of the country respectively. It was also this time beautiful and impressive '''wooden mansions''' of Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|seaside neighbourhoods]] and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|islands]] were built. Other contemporary trends of the epoch, such as '''Baroque''' and '''Rococo''', didn't make much inroads in Turkey, although there were some experiments of combining them into Islamic architecture, as can be seen at Ortaköy Mosque on the banks of the [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Bosphorus]] along with some others. As the landscapes change the further east you go, so does the architectural heritage. The remote valleys and hilltops of [[Eastern Karadeniz]] and [[Eastern Anatolia]] are dotted with numerous '''medieval Georgian and Armenian churches and castles'''—some of which are nicely well preserved but not all were that lucky. The Armenian cathedral on [[Van|Akdamar Island]] of Lake Van and medieval [[Ani]] are two that lay somewhere on the midway between perfectly preserved and undergone total destruction, but both are absolutely must-sees if you've made your way to the east. For a change, [[Southeastern Anatolia]] features more '''[[Middle East]]-influenced architecture''', with '''arched courtyards''' and heavy usage of '''yellow stones with highly exquisite masonry'''. It's best seen in [[Urfa]], and especially in [[Mardin]] and nearby [[Midyat]]. Being on the crossroads of civilizations more often than not also means being their battleground. So it's no wonder why so many '''castles and citadels''' dot the landscape, both in towns and the countryside, coastal or inland. Most of the castles built throughout history are today the main attractions of the towns they are in. The '''20th century''' wasn't kind on Turkish cities. Due to the pressure caused by the high rates of rural to urban immigration, many historical neighbourhoods in the cities were knocked down in favour of soulless (and usually, drab ugly) apartment blocks, and the outskirts of the major cities transformed to shantytowns. Examples of '''modern architecture''' that could be considered a gem is rather few in Turkey. '''Steel-and-glass skyscrapers''', on the other hand, now steadily rise higher and higher in the major cities, one place where they form a distinctive skyline being the [[Istanbul/New City|business district]] of Istanbul, although hardly impressive or unique compared with the traditional skyline of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Istanbul's Old City]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Along the Troad Coast]] — ancient legends intertwine with beautiful landscapes and the deep blue Aegean Sea * [[Istanbul to Izmir]] — different options to travel between two of Turkey's major cities * [[Lycian Way]] — walk along the remotest section of the country's Mediterranean coast, past ancient cities, forgotten hamlets, and balmy pine forests ==Do== * '''Beaches''' line the entire Mediterranean coast, but those with well-developed resorts are between [[Alanya]] to the east and [[Kuşadası]] on the Aegean coast to the west. There are scores more small places that only locals head for, such as the [[Keşan|Gulf of Saros]], handy for Istanbul. The Marmara and Black Sea beaches are not worth seeking out. * '''Nargile''' (hooka or water pipe) &ndash; Once upon a time, the nargile, or Turkish water pipe, was the centre of Istanbul’s social and political life. Today some of the locals still consider it one of life’s great pleasures and is something interesting to try. * '''Hamam''' &ndash; A visit to a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath is an essential part of any trip to Turkey and is something you'll be sure to repeat before leaving. There is at least one historical ''hamam'' in each neighborhood of Istanbul and other large cities. Take care in selecting a hamam, as they can vary greatly in cleanliness. Most places will offer a scrubbing and/or a massage. Just being in the ''Hamam'' (as a sauna), is enough for seeing and experiencing the place, but the scrubbing is a great experience. The massage is not necessarily better than those found in western countries. Many hamams cater for tourists nowadays and are widely overpriced, mind them. A traditional and authentic hamam does not have to be expensive and certainly you would not pay in euros there. * '''Winter sports''' &ndash; Not what you might expect here, but the mountainous interior of Turkey has bitter-cold winters with reliable snow cover. Some popular resorts in the northwest are [[Uludağ]] near [[Bursa]], Kartepe near [[Izmit]], Kartalkaya near [[Bolu]] and [[Ilgaz National Park|Ilgaz]] near [[Kastamonu]]; in the northeast are Palandöken near [[Erzurum]] and Sarıkamış near [[Kars]]; and central is Erciyes near [[Kayseri]]. At Saklıkent near [[Antalya]] you're supposed to be able to ski in the morning then reach the Med for a swim in the afternoon, but its snow cover is brief and unreliable. * '''Watch football''' &ndash; Süper Lig is soccer's top tier in Turkey, with 16 teams playing August to May. Istanbul has six teams at this level and Ankara has two. The national team usually play home games at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. * '''Cycling''' &ndash; The premier race is the [https://www.tourofturkey.org.tr/ President's Tour of Turkey], held over a week in April. ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--When updating this chart, please also update the chart for Northern Cyprus, which also uses the TL. Thank you.--> {{exchange rates | currency=Turkish lira | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;TL | date=Jun 2022 | USD=17 | EUR=18 | GBP=21 | CAD=13.5 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/try-turkish-lira XE.com] }} [[File:200 Türk Lirası front.jpg|right|thumb|200px|200 TL banknote]] [[File:Lira coin.png|thumb|1 TL coin with a portrait of Atatürk]] {{infobox|What does it cost? |Sometimes fruit and vegetable market stands have price signs. Otherwise, if you are a tourist, you will probably be quoted a much higher price. Here are some common prices from December 2019. Due to the large devaluation of the lira in 2020 and 2021, from €1 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 6.5 TL to 16 TL, most prices will have changed significantly. * Çig Köfte dürüm: 25-50 TL (June 2022) * Chicken dürüm: from 25-55 TL (June 2022) * Iskender Kebab: 70 TL (June 2022) * Pide: from 15 TL (December 2019) * Apples/tangerines: ~3 TL/kg (December 2019) * Dried figs: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Walnuts: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olives: 16-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Water 0.5 L: 3 TL (2 TL in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Ayran: 1.50 TL (0.70 TL in the supermarket) (December 2019) * Çay (tea): 3-6 TL per beaker (18 TL per 200g bag in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Turkish coffee: 15-25 TL (June 2022) * Beer: from 25 TL (June 2022) * Standard Turkish delight/baklava: 50 TL per 454g box (June 2022) * Premium Turkish delight/baklava: 200-400 TL/kg (June 2022) * Cardamom (''kakule''): ~300/kg (December 2019) * Soft ice cream, 1 scoop, waffle cone: 5–20 TL (June 2022) * Rosted castanie: 100 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olive Oil Soap, Bar: 20 TL/kg at a Supermarket (June 2022) * Fake sneakers: 60-80 TL (December 2019) * Waterpipe/hookah: 40-80 TL (December 2019) * Inner city (bus) ride: ~7 TL (June 2022) * Intercity bus (10-12 hr): ~100 TL (December 2019) * Budget accommodation: from 50 TL/person (December 2019) }} The currency of the country is the '''Turkish lira''', denoted by the symbol "'''₺'''" or "'''TL'''" (ISO code: '''TRY'''). Wikivoyage articles will use ''TL'' to denote the currency. The lira is divided into 100 kuruş (abbreviated kr). In 2005, Turkey dropped six zeroes from its currency, thus making each post-2005 lira worth one million pre-2005 lira (or so called "old lira"). Don't be confused if you see the currency symbolised YTL or ytl, standing for ''yeni lira''). Pre-2009 banknotes and coins (those bearing ''yeni lira'' and ''yeni kuruş'') are '''not''' legal tender, and can no longer be exchanged at banks. The new Turkish lira symbol, [[File:Turkish_lira_symbol_black.svg|10px|title=Turkish Lira Sign]], was created by the Central Bank in 2012 after a country-wide contest. Banknotes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL denominations. Coins of 5, 10, 25 and 50 kuruş are legal tender. There's also a 1 TL coin. ====Currency exchange==== There are legal exchange offices in all cities and almost any town. Banks also exchange money, but they are not worth the hassle as they are usually crowded and do not give better rates than exchange offices. It can seem that Turkey has more currency exchange offices per-capita than anywhere else in the world, leading to fierce competition for exchange rates. This is due to uncertainty in the value of the Turkish lira, which results in residents regularly exchanging Turkish lira into more stable stores of values such as US Dollars and Euros. You can see the rates an office offers on the (usually electronic) boards located somewhere near its gate. To get the best rate, look for shops with the smallest difference between their buy and sell rates for a given currency pair (buy-sell spread). Euros and US dollars are the most useful currencies, with often less than a 1% buy-sell spread. But pounds sterling (good luck with getting any non-Bank of England notes deemed higher value than Monopoly money), Canadian dollars, Swiss francs, Japanese yen, Saudi riyals, and a number of other currencies are also not very hard to exchange for a good rate. Currency exchange offices typically do not charge a commission (unlike ATMs with Dynamic Currency Conversion services), with the notable exception of offices in airports. It is important to remember that most exchangers accept only banknotes, it can be very hard to exchange foreign coins. In some places, where there is a meaningful explanation for it, more uncommon currencies may also be exchanged, e.g. Australian dollars in [[Çanakkale]] where the annual Anzac WWI commemorations take place. As a general rule, if a place attracts many visitors from a country, then it is usually possible to exchange that country’s currency there. Tourism-oriented industries in tourism-oriented towns, as well as shops where big amounts of money change hands, like supermarkets, in most parts of the country, generally accept foreign currency (usually limited to Euro and American dollars only), but the rates they accept the currency are usually worse than those of exchange offices. Ask if they accept foreign currency. ====Credit cards==== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express much less so. Most credit card users have to enter their PIN codes when using their cards if above a certain amount (250 TL). Older, magnetic card holders are excepted from this, but remember that, unlike some other places in Europe, salespeople haves the legal right to ask you to show a valid ID with a photo on to recognize that you are the owner of the card. ====ATMs==== Cash machines are scattered throughout the cities, concentrated in central parts. It is possible to draw Turkish lira (and sometimes US dollars or/and euros) from these ATMs with your foreign Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card (not necessarily a credit card). Any major town has at least one ATM. ATMs ask whether to provide instructions in English or in Turkish (and sometimes some other languages, too) as soon as you insert a foreign card (or a Turkish card which is not the operating bank’s own). In Turkey, two types of ATMs exist: dynamic currency conversion (DCC ATMs) advertising that they offer multiple currencies, and regular ATMs without DCC (only offering Turkish Lira and generally located next to a bank branch). DCC ATMs will charge extortionate currency exchange rates (markups of 5-10% or an excessive ATM fee) that are generally impossible to decline. Whenever possible, you should only use a regular ATM without DCC, as they will usually default back to your bank's currency conversion rate and markup (which is virtually always more favourable) and in many cases, will not even incur an ATM use surcharge. If a screen pops up offering you a currency conversion rate/markup, decline it. In central locations, you may encounter standalone buildings housing many ATMs, marketing themselves (using a logo) as being DCC ATMs or offering euros. These ATMs offer a [[Money#Dynamic_currency_conversion|direct currency conversion (DCC)]] into your home currency (€, US$, etc.), so you will then be charged in your home currency and not in Turkish Lira. This is best to avoid since the rates offered are considerably far worse than what your bank would charge you for the Turkish Lira you're about to withdraw. Wherever possible, you should use ATMs connected to bank branches that do not have a DCC logo, as these often do not charge commission or force DCC. Non-DCC ATMs for some banks may not even charge an ATM fee. Specific costs for ATM withdrawals depend on your foreign bank, but many ATMs in Turkey add a commission / fee on-top of the dispensed amount (even for US dollar and euro withdrawals), which is then together charged to you bank. In the following an overview of banks and charges: * Ziraat, HSBC: '''no ATM fee''' (as of 2021) * Halkbank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * odeabank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * Sekerbank: '''no ATM fee''' * TEB: 2.1% * Türkiye Bankasi: 2.9% * DenizBank and VakifBank: 3% * Garanti BBVA: 5% (as of 2021) * AKBank: 7.95% * QNB: US$5 ===Shopping=== '''Beware''': Always ask for the price ahead if it is not displayed anywhere, even if it is just for a ''çay''. It is an extremely common practice to overcharge tourists, oftentimes 5 to 10 times the price. Furthermore, it seems a common scheme to give the wrong change, especially to the absent-minded tourist. So, always have in mind what you are supposed to receive as change and double-check immediately. Besides that never hand over a large note just like that; sometimes the change is then given on a supposedly obtained smaller note and the merchant will insist on having just received a small note. Paying by credit card will not render you immune to short-change scams, as some vendors are often set up to charge in Euros and US Dollars in addition to Turkish liras, and some vendors will go as far as to charge you the price quoted in a different currency (i.e. by entering 100 EUR rather than 100 TL into the credit card terminal). Do your best to only use large banknotes at established, reputable businesses, and to pay in near-exact change where possible. Apart from classical tourist souvenirs like postcards and trinkets, here are a few of what you can bring back home from Turkey. *'''Leather clothing''' — Turkey is the biggest leather producer in the world, so the leather clothing is cheaper than elsewhere. Many shops in Laleli, Beyazıt, Mahmutpaşa districts of Istanbul (all around the tram line which goes through Sultanahmet Square) are specialized on leather. [[File:In Turkish carpet factory.jpg|thumb|Carpet manufacturing]] *'''Carpets and kilims''' — Many regions in Turkey produce handmade kilims and carpets. Though the symbols and figures differentiate depending on the region in which the carpet is produced, they are generally symbolic expressions based on ancient Anatolian religions and/or nomadic Turkic life which takes shape around shamanic beliefs more than 1,000 years ago. You can find shops specialized on handmade carpets and kilims in any major city, tourist spot and Sultanahmet Area. :You seriously cannot go anywhere in Turkey without someone trying to sell you a carpet. People will approach you on the street, engage in a little friendly conversation about where you're from, how do you like Turkey, and "would you like to come with me to my uncle's shop? It's just around the corner, and has the best authentic kilims." It can be irritating if you let it get to you, but remember that a large part of these people's economy comes from tourist's wallets so you can't blame them for trying. *'''Silk''' — Dresses and scarves. Although can be found in many parts of the country, silk fans should head for [[Bursa]] and before that, pick up basics of [[bargaining]]. *'''Earthenware''' — Handmade [[Cappadocia]]n pottery (amphoras, old-style plates, flowerpots etc.) are made of local salty clay. Salt content of clay, thanks to salt spray produced by the Salt Lake –which is the second largest lake in Turkey- in the heartland of Central Anatolia, is what makes local earthenware top quality. In some Cappadocian towns, it is possible to see how these artifacts are produced, or even to experience producing one, at the dedicated workshops. Tiles with classical Ottoman motives that are produced in [[Kütahya]] are also famous. *'''Turkish delight''' and '''Turkish coffee''' — If you like these during your Turkey trip, don’t forget to take a few packages back home. Available everywhere. A 454 gram box of standard Turkish delights costs 50 TL, while Turkish delights from premium brands (e.g. Hafız Mustafa 1864) go for around 400 TL/kg. Turkish coffee is best purchased from a local grocery store with listed prices; grocery stores and tourist-oriented stores generally use the same suppliers, but the latter charges a significant mark-up for the boutique experience and nicer packaging. *'''Honey''' — The pine honey (''çam balı'') of [[Marmaris]] is famous and has a much stronger taste and consistency than regular flower honeys. Although not easily available, if you can get your hands on it, don't miss the honey of Macahel valley, made out of flowers of a temperate rainforest almost completely out of human impact in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeastern Black Sea Region]]. Nearby Anzer in the highlands is also famous for its honey, perhaps easier to obtain. The same region also features ''deli bal'' ("mad honey"), from the toxic rhododendron flowers, with hallucinogenic effects — overindulging in it may cause serious health complications. :Check your country's import regulations for agricultural products if you intend to take any amount of Turkish honey home. *'''Chestnut dessert''' — Made out of syrup and chestnuts grown on the foothills of Mt. [[Uludağ]], chestnut dessert (''kestane şekeri'') is a famous and tasty product of [[Bursa]]. There are many variations, such as chocolate coated ones. Chestnut dessert can be found in elsewhere, too, but relatively more expensive and in smaller packages. *'''Meerschaum souvenirs''' — Despite its name meaning “sea foam” which it resembles, meerschaum (''lületaşı'') is extracted only in one place in the world: landlocked [[Eskişehir]] province in the extreme northwest part of Central Anatolia Region. This rock, similar to gypsum at sight, is carved into smoking pipes and cigarette holders. It has a soft and creamy texture and makes for a great decorative item. Available at some shops in Eskişehir. *'''Castile (olive oil) soap''' — Natural, a silky touch on your skin, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere in your bathroom. Absolutely cheaper than those to be found in Northern and Western Europe. Street markets in the [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] and southern [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]] is full of olive oil soap, almost all of which are handmade. Even some old folk in the Aegean Region is producing their castile soaps in the traditional way: during or just after the olive harvest, neighbours gather in yards around large boilers heated by wood fire, then lye derived from the wood ash is added to hot water and olive oil mix. Outside of the Aegean region, note that many tourist/souvenir shops are selling the same Olive oil soap bars found in supermarkets (especially in Istanbul), except taken out of their original packaging and repackaged more nicely. In cities out of the Aegean Region, natural olive oil soap can be found in shops specialized in olive and olive oil. Some of these shops are even offering ecological soaps: made of organic olive oil and sometimes with additions of organic essential oils. * '''Other soaps''' unique to Turkey are: laurel soaps (''defne sabunu'') which is produced mainly in [[Antakya]] (Antioch), soaps of [[Isparta]] enriched with rose oil which is produced abundantly in the area around Isparta, and ''bıttım sabunu'', a soap made out of the oil of seeds of a local variety of pistachio tree native to the mountains of [[Southeastern Anatolia|Southeastern Region]]. In [[Edirne]], soaps shaped as various fruits are produced. Not used for their lather, rather they make a good assortment when different “fruits” are placed in a basket on a table, they fill the air with their sweet scent as well. *'''Olive-based products apart from soap''' — Other olive-based products to give a try are olive oil shampoos, olive oil based eau de colognes and ''zeyşe'', abbreviation from the first syllables of ''zeytin şekeri'', a dessert similar to chestnut desserts, but made from olives. ====Bargaining==== [[File:Aynali-carsi.jpg|thumb|At the Aynalı Çarşı bazaar in [[Çanakkale]]]] In Turkey, [[bargaining]] is a must — particularly in souvenir shops in touristy areas and carpet shops everywhere, where the customer is ''expected'' to bargain and therefore the initial price offer is often inflated. You can even try your hand for accommodation, particularly during off-season. During bargaining, don’t look so impressed and interested, and be patient. Since foreigners (especially Western people) aren’t expected to be good at bargaining, sellers are quick to supposedly reject any bargaining attempt, but be patient and wait, the price will fall! The mutually agreed price may be only valid for cash transactions, though, so for card payments it makes sense to let the shopkeeper know somewhere down the line what your preferred payment would be. ====VAT refund==== You can get a VAT refund if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Turkey. Look for the blue “Tax-Free” sticker on the windowpane or entrance of the shops, these kind of shops are the only places you can get a VAT refund. Don’t forget to take the necessary papers from the shop that will enable you for a VAT reclaim when leaving Turkey. VAT Refund rates are 18% for purchases of Accessories, electronics, watches, sunglasses, cosmetics, porcelain/ceramics and homeware (over 118 TL), and 8% for Textiles and clothes, leather goods, carpets, shoes, bags, optics, books and food (over 108 TL). Although Turkey is in a customs union with the European Union for non-agricultural goods, there is not an initiative to abolish duty-free shops in the airports and border crossings unlike in the EU. ====Antique souvenirs==== Taking any antique (defined as something more than 100 years old) out of Turkey is subject to heavy restrictions or, in many cases, forbidden. If someone offers to sell you an antique, either you are in for a scam and offered an overpriced imitation or about to be a party to organized crime if you decide to purchase. ===Tipping=== In general, tipping is not considered obligatory. However, it is very common to leave a 5% to 10% tip in restaurants if you're satisfied with the service. At high-end restaurants a tip of 10-15% is customary. It is NOT possible to add tip to the credit card bill. It is very common amongst Turkish people to pay the bill with a credit card and leave the tip in cash or coins. Most waiters will bring your cash back in coins as much as possible, that's because Turkish people don't like to carry coins around and usually leave them at the table. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it is common practice to let them keep the change. If you insist on taking exact change back, ask for ''para üstü?'' (pronounced “pah-rah oos-too”, which means “change”). Driver will be reluctant to give it at first, but you will eventually succeed. If you are fortunate enough to try out a Turkish bath, it is customary to tip 15% of the total and split it up among all of the attendants. This is an important thing to keep in mind when tipping in Turkey, and will ensure your experience goes smoothly and is enjoyable. Supermarket cashiers usually round up the total sum to the next 5 kuruş if you pay in cash (the exact sum is extracted when paid by a credit card though). This is not a kind of involuntary tip, as the 2-3-4 kuruşes don’t go into their pockets. It is simply because they are not adequately supplied with enough 1 kuruş coins as it is very rare in circulation. So don’t be surprised if the change given to you is short of a few kuruşes from what should be given to you according to what the electronic board of the till says. It is totally okay to pay the exact sum if you have enough number of 1 kuruş coins. ==Eat== {{seealso|Middle Eastern cuisine}} [[File:AdanaKebap.JPG|thumb|''Adana kebap'', a skewer of minced meat spiced with chili and topped with ''pide'' bread, a speciality of [[Adana]]]] Turkish cuisine combines Mediterranean, Central Asian, Caucasian, and Arabic influences, and is extremely rich. Beef is the most important meat (lamb is also common but due to the Islamic taboo, pork is very hard to find although not illegal), and eggplant (aubergine), onion, lentil, bean, tomato, garlic, and cucumber are the primary vegetables. An abundance of spices is also used. The main staples are rice (''pilav''), bulgur wheat and bread, and dishes are typically cooked in vegetable oil or sometimes butter. There are many kinds of specialized restaurants to choose from, since most do not prepare or serve other kinds of food. Traditional Turkish restaurants serve meals daily prepared and stored in a bain-marie. The meals are at the entrance so you can easily see and choose. ''Kebapçı''s are restaurants specialized in many kinds of kebab. Some kebab restaurants serve alcohol (often denoted by the name ''ocakbaşı'') while others don't. There are subtypes like ''ciğerci'' (specialized in fried liver), ''Adana kebapçısı'' (chili kebab originally from the [[Adana|southern city]] it is named after) or ''İskender kebapçısı'' (slices of roasted beef in tomato and yogurt sauce, originally from [[Bursa]]). Fish restaurants typically serve ''meze'' (cold olive oil dishes) and rakı or wine. ''Dönerci''s are prevalent through country and serve ''döner'' kebab as a fast food. ''Köfteci''s are restaurants with meatballs (''köfte'') served as the main dish. Other fare that can be had at specialized joints include ''kokoreç'' (barbecued & spiced ruminant intestines), ''tantuni'' (finely minced lamb or chicken meat and vegetables sandwich), ''mantı'' (a.k.a. "Turkish ravioli" often in garlic yogurt sauce), ''gözleme'' (thin pancakes filled with meat, cheese or potato, often cooked over a traditional wood-fired oven), ''lahmacun'' (often denoted "Turkish pizza", minced meat, onion, and parsley on a thin, crunchy bread), ''pide'' (similar to ''lahmacun'', but with larger chunks of meat and perhaps cheese over a thicker bread base; likely etymologically related to 'pizza'), and ''çiğ köfte'' (a wrap of mushy bulgur wheat and fresh vegetables; the original recipe included uncooked meat — hence the name "raw meatball" — but most commonly vegan nowadays). ''Midye'' (mussels with spicy rice) is often a late night snack, available from [[street food|street stalls]] and enjoyed after a marathon of binge drinking. A full Turkish meal at kebab restaurant starts with a soup, often lentil soup (''mercimek çorbası''), and a set of ''meze'' appetizers featuring olives, cheese, pickles and a wide variety of small dishes. Meze can easily be made into a full meal, especially if they are consumed along with rakı. The main course is usually meat: a common dish type and Turkey's best known culinary export is '''kebab''' (''kebap''), grilled meat in various forms including the famous ''döner kebap'' (thin slices of meat shaved from a giant rotating spit) and ''şiş kebap'' (skewered meat), and a lot more others. ''Köfte'' (meatball) is a variation of the kebab. There are hundreds of kinds of ''köfte'' throughout Anatolia, but only about a dozen of them are known to the residents of the larger cities, like ''İnegöl köfte'', ''Dalyan köfte'', ''sulu köfte'' etc. Eating on the cheap is mostly done at kebab stands, which can be found everywhere in Istanbul and other major cities. For the equivalent of a couple dollars, you get a full loaf of bread sliced down the middle, filled with broiled meat, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. For North Americans familiar with "donairs" wrapped in pita bread or wraps, you should look for the word ''dürüm'' or ''dürümcü'' on the windows of the kebab stands and ask for your kebab to be wrapped in a ''dürüm'' or ''lavaş'' bread depending on the region. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarian restaurants are not common, and can be found only in very central parts of big cities and some of the tourist spots. However, every good restaurant offers vegetable dishes, and some of the restaurants offering traditional ''ev yemeği'' (“home food”) have olive-oil specialities which are vegetarian in content. The Aegean region, where all kinds of wild herbs are eaten as main meals, either cooked or raw and dressed with olive oil, is really easy for vegetarian travel but the same is not true for everywhere else in the country — in the southeast for example, a dish without meat is not considered a proper meal. In such areas, supermarkets may help with their shelves full of canned vegetables or cooked olive-oil courses (imported from outside the region) and fresh fruits. However in rural areas, it's better not to tempt fate, and bring along some supplies just in case, as nonregional food might not be available. ===Desserts=== [[Image:T Honey.jpg|thumb|Turkish delight]] Some Turkish desserts are modeled on the sweet and nutty Arabic kind: famous dishes include ''baklava'', a layered pastry of finely ground nuts and phyllo dough soaked in honey and spices, and Turkish delight (''lokum''), a gummy confection of rosewater and sugar. There are also many more kinds of desserts prepared using milk predominantly, such as ''kazandibi'', ''keşkül'', ''muhallebi'', ''sütlaç'', ''tavuk göğsü'', ''güllaç'' etc. ===Breakfast=== Turkish breakfast tends to comprise of ''çay'' (tea), bread, olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber and occasionally spreads such as honey and jam. This can become very monotonous after a while. A nice alternative to try (should you have the option) is ''menemen'': a Turkish variation on scrambled eggs/omelette. Capsicum (red bell pepper), onion, garlic and tomato are all combined with eggs. The meal is traditional cooked (and served) in a clay bowl. Try adding a little chili to spice it up and make sure to use lots of bread as well for a filling hot breakfast. Bread is omnipresent in Turkey, at any given meal you'll be presented with a large basket of crusty bread. Ubiquitous ''simit'' (also known as ''gevrek'' in some [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] cities such as [[Izmir]]), much like bagel but somewhat thinner, crustier, and with roasted sesame seeds all over, is available from trolleys of street vendors in virtually everywhere at any time except late at night. Perhaps with the addition of Turkish feta cheese (''beyaz peynir'') or cream cheese (''krem peynir'' or ''karper''), a couple of ''simit''s make up a filling and a very budget conscious breakfast (as each costs about 5 TL), or even a lunch taken while on the go. == Drink == [[File:Turkish coffee in Istanbul.jpg | thumb | 300px | Turkish coffee with a morsel of Turkish delight ]] '''Turkish coffee''' (''kahve''), served in tiny cups, is strong and tasty, just be careful not to drink the sludgy grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is very different from the so-called Turkish coffees sold abroad. ''Sade kahve'' is served black, while ''as şekerli'', ''orta şekerli'' and ''çok şekerli'' will get you a little, some or a lot of sugar in your cup. Instant coffees, cappuccinos, and espressos are gaining more popularity day by day, and can be found with many different flavours. Despite coffee taking a substantial part in national culture, '''tea''' (''çay'') is also very popular and is indeed the usual drink of choice. Most Turks are heavy drinkers of tea in their daily lives. Having only entered the scene in the 1930s, tea quickly gained ground against coffee due to the fact that [[Yemen]], the traditional supplier of coffee to Turkey then, was cut off from the rest of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, and the first tea plants took root in [[Eastern Karadeniz]] after some unsuccessful trials to grow it in the country, as a result of protectionist economic policies that were put into effect after World War I. Be careful, if your tea is prepared by locals, it can be much stronger than you're used to. Although it is not native-typical and a rather touristy feature, you have to taste the special '''apple tea''' (''elma çayı'') or '''sage tea''' (''adaçayı'', literally "island tea") of Turkey. '''Rosehip''' (''kuşburnu'') and '''linden''' (''ıhlamur'') teas are other commonly available variations on the theme, although mostly consumed by Turks as herbal remedies and not for refreshment. [[File:Fresh ayran.jpg | thumb | 300px | A glass of ayran]] '''Ayran''' is a popular drink of water and yoghurt not unlike the Finnish/Russian "buttermilk" or Indian "lassi", but always served without sugar (and, in fact, typically with a little salt added). If you're travelling by bus over the Taurus Mountains, ask for "köpüklü ayaran' or "yayık ayaranı", a variety of the drink much loved by locals. '''Boza''' is a traditional cold, thick drink that originates from Central Asia, but is also common in several [[Balkans|Balkan]] countries. It is fermented ''bulgur'' (a kind of wheat) with sugar and water additions. [http://www.vefa.com.tr/index.php?dil=en Vefa Bozacisi] is the best known and traditional producer of boza in [[Istanbul]]. In Ankara, you get excellent Boza from Akman Boza Salonu in the old city area of Ulus. Boza can also be found on the shelves of many supermarkets, especially in winter, packaged in 1-litre PET bottles. However these bottled bozas lack the sourness and consistency of traditional boza, they are sweeter and less dense. [[File:Salep_drink.jpg | thumb | 300px | A cup of salep]] '''Sahlep''' (or '''Salep''') is another traditional hot drink, made from milk, orchid root and sugar, typically decorated with cinnamon. It is mostly preferred in winter and can be found in cafés and patisseries (''pastane'') and can be easily confused by the looks of it with cappuccino. You can also find instant sahlep in many supermarkets sold with the name ''Hazır Sahlep''. '''Red poppy syrup''' is one of the traditional Turkish drinks made of red poppy petals, water and sugar by natural ways. [[Bozcaada]] is famous for red poppy syrup. International brands of '''colas''', '''sodas''' and '''fruit-flavoured sodas''' are readily available and much consumed alongside some local brands. In Turkish, ''soda'' means '''mineral water''', whereas what is called as soda in English is ''gazoz'' or ''sade gazoz'' in Turkish. [[file:Toasting.JPG | thumb | 300px | ''Şerefe!'' - a toast with rakı over a family meal]] '''Rakı''' is Turkey's national drink, the aniseed-flavoured twice-distilled spirit similar to ''anise, ouzo, sambuca'' and ''arak''. It's distilled first from raisins or grapes, or less often from figs, beet sugar or other sources. The first distillation creates a very strong spirit called ''suma''. This is mixed with aniseed and water, re-distilled, re-diluted then matured for 30 days. It's sold at 40% abv strength and always drunk in a long glass mixed with water, which turns it cloudy. You might indicate ''tek'' (single) or ''duble'' (double) for how much rakı goes into your glass, and have a second glass of iced water at hand. It's nice with appetisers, ''meze'' or seafood; don't drink large amounts without a meal unless you're Kemal Atatürk setting your country to rights. Every supermarket stocks rakı: common brands (also marketed in the west) include Yeni, Tekirdağ, and Efe. As for Turkish '''wine''', the wines are as good as the local grape varieties. ''Kalecik Karası'' from [[Ankara]], ''Karasakız'' from [[Bozcaada]], ''Öküzgözü'' from [[Elazığ]], ''Boğazkere'' from [[Diyarbakır]] are some of the most well-known varieties. The biggest winemakers are [http://www.kavaklidere.com/girisEN.aspx Kavaklıdere], [http://dolucawines.com/ Doluca], [http://sevilengroup.com/en/vineyards Sevilen], and [https://kayrawines.com/Sayfalar/index.aspx Kayra] with many good local vineyards especially in the western part of the country. In addition liquory fruit wines of [[Şirince]] near [[Izmir]] are well worth tasting. One specific sweet red wine to try while you're there is Talay Kuntra. There are two major Turkish '''breweries'''. Efes and Tekel Birası are two widely known lagers. In addition, you can find locally brewed Tuborg, Miller, Heineken, and Carlsberg too. ==Smoke== All cigarettes except ecigs are sold freely and are still relatively cheap by western standards. Although many Turkish people do smoke, there is a growing health awareness about smoking and the number of smokers is slowly but steadily declining, and the rigid smoking ban that was introduced is surprisingly enforced. Smoking in the presence of someone who does not smoke in a public place requires their permission. If someone does not like the smoke, they will ask you not to smoke or they will cough, then just stop and apologize. This is what the locals do. If you are invited to someone's home, do not smoke unless the host does first, and after they do, then you can ask for their permission to smoke. ===Smoking ban=== Smoking is banned in public places (e.g. airports, metro stations and indoor train stations, schools, universities, government administration buildings, in all workplaces, concert halls, theatres and cinemas) and on public transport (airplanes, ferries, trains, suburban trains, subways, trams, buses, minibuses, and taxis). Smoking is banned in sports stadiums, the only outdoor areas where this ban is extended. It is a finable offence of 69 TL. Separately smoking is also banned, in restaurants, bars, cafes, traditional teahouses, the remaining air-conditioned public places including department stores and shopping mall restaurants; and there are no exceptions as indoor non-smoking sections are also banned. Apart from a fine for smokers, there is a heavy fine of 5,000 TL for owners, for failing to enforce the ban properly and that is why it is strictly enforced by these establishments. In Istanbul, especially in non-tourist areas, some bars/restaurants/music venues and even work places will bring you an ashtray as there will be many people smoking inside, even though there is a sign on the wall forbidding it, many people consider it to be up to the discretion of the owners/workers of the building. However, bars/restaurants/music venues in tourist areas (e.g. Beyoğlu, Sişli etc...) are relentlessly "raided" (and in case of any violations – not just for flouting the smoking ban – fined heavily) by the zabıta (municipal official), so these establishments will much less likely dare to violate the bans. Although such "raids" will be disconcerting for tourists, customers will not be affected as the zabıta does not issue fines to customers – at most will be asked to leave the place, in case of serious violations. However the smoking ban is openly flouted in government administration buildings, where the civil servants seem to think that they are somehow above the law. Outside the cities and tourist resorts, the smoking ban is less rigidly enforced in small towns and in the villages hardly at all, because the municipal police (zabıta) rarely comes to these places to enforce it and issue fines, leading to some establishments and its customers to ignore this, but even there it is nevertheless best to follow the less enforced smoking ban. While smoking is strictly prohibited on public transport, you will see some taxi drivers smoking in their taxis, which are also included in the smoking ban, but is the only form of public transport where this ban is openly flouted. When entering the taxi just request the taxi driver not to smoke, and he will politely oblige - in fact most of them will put out their cigarettes immediately once they see a customer hailing them or approaching them. ==Sleep== [[File:Balloons over Cappadocia - 2014.10 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Balloons over Cappadocia]] Accommodation in Turkey varies from 5-star hotels to a simple tent pitched in a vast plateau. So the prices vary hugely as well. ===Hotels=== All major cities and tourist spots have '''5-star hotels''', many of them run by international chains. These are mostly concrete blocks, although some, particularly in rural areas, are bungalows with private gardens and swimming pools. If you are looking for an all-inclusive holiday package in a [[Mediterranean_Turkey|Mediterranean]] '''resort''', you would definitely find better rates when booking back at home rather than in Turkey itself. The difference is considerable; compared with what you would pay when booking at home, you may end up paying twice as much if you simply walk in the resort. ===Hostels and guesthouses=== '''[[Hostels]]''' are not widespread; there are a few in Istanbul, mainly in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas, and still fewer are recognized by Hostelling International (HI, former International Youth Hostel Federation, IYHF). Alternatively, '''guesthouses''' (''pansiyon'') provide low cost accommodation (expect around 75–150 TL daily per person, 2022). B&Bs are also generally covered by the word ''pansiyon'', as most of them offer breakfast (sometimes for an extra payment; ask before deciding on a stay there). Unique in the country, [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]] to the southwest of Antalya is known for welcoming visitors in the wooden tree-houses or in wooden communal sleeping halls. '''Short term rentals''' of flats in low-rise beachfront properties are possible. These are called ''apart hotel''s, often come with two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and basic furniture and kitchenware, and can easily accommodate four people. They are more commonly found in the coastal towns of the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Northern Aegean]] regions, which attract a larger number of Turkish families than overseas travellers. On a per person basis, these are much cheaper than hotels or guesthouses but the price depends on the location, season, and duration of your stay. Many '''timeshare condos''' (''devremülk'') accept walk-in guests. These are mostly found in areas notable for their hot springs, and mostly attract either families with children or older couples. Expect to pay upwards of 250 TL/night for a flat (2022), but as with ''apart hotel''s, the cost depends on the location and season. ==="Teacher's house"=== Like Atatürk statues and crescent-and-star flags etched into the sides of mountains, the ''öğretmenevi'' (“teacher’s house”) is an integral part of the Turkish landscape. Found in almost every city in Turkey, these government-run institutions serve as affordable guesthouses for educators on the road and&mdash;since anyone is welcome if space is available&mdash;for those traveling on a teacher’s budget (in 2022 about 200 TL/person, breakfast ''kahvaltı'' included; WiFi and hot water available). For the most part, these guesthouses are drab affairs, 1970s-era concrete boxes usually painted in a shade of pink and found in some of the least interesting parts of town. However safety and cleanliness are never concerns. ===Agritourism=== [https://wwoofturkey.org/ ''TaTuTa''] (an acronym from the first syllables of ''Tarım-Turizm-Takas'': Agriculture-Tourism-Barter) is an [[agritourism]] project aiming to connect organic farmers with interested travellers, through an exchange of overnight farm stays in return for a lending hand in gardenwork. ===Camping and RV-camping=== [[File:A camping place.JPG|thumb|A campsite in Turkey]] There are many private estates dotting the whole coastline of Turkey, where the owners rent their property for campers. These '''campsites''', ''kamping'' in Turkish, have basic facilities such as tap water, toilets, tree shade (a particularly welcome treat during the scorching and fiercely sunny summers), and some provide electricity to each tent by individual wires. Camping in the cities and towns outside the campsites is usually frowned upon, so you should always ask the local administration (village chief ''muhtar'' and/or gendarme ''jandarma'' in villages, municipalities ''belediye'' and/or the local police ''polis'' in towns) if there is an acceptable spot for you to pitch your tent. Wild camping in the forest without permission is OK, unless the area is under environmental protection. Regardless of the conservational status, a campfire anywhere in forests apart from the designated fireplaces in recreational (read "picnic") areas is forbidden. '''Stores''' offering camping gear are hard to come across, usually along back alleys in towns (often the stores offering hunting equipment are your best bet) or in the underground floors of large shopping arcades. So, unless you are exactly sure you can obtain what you need at your destination, it's best to pack along your gear. In smaller stores in non-major towns, the price of most of what is on sale is pretty much [[Bargaining|negotiable]]—it is not uncommon for shop attendants to ask double or even more of what it would typically cost in another store in a neighbouring town for an item. Although a revival seems to have started in the 2020s, '''caravan/trailer parks''' are not as common as they once were; there remains only a few, if any, from the days hippies tramped the Turkish highways in their vans—perhaps the most famous one, the Ataköy caravan park, known amongst the RV-ers for its convenient location in Istanbul is long history. However, caravanners can stay overnight in numerous resting areas along the highways and motorways, many larger parking lots within the cities or virtually in any appropriate rural public space. Filling the water tanks and discharging wastewater seem to matter most. ===Booking.com=== The service to make reservations for Turkey is only available outside of Turkey. This is due to a tax struggle between the website and the government. So, you best book your accommodation before coming to Turkey. Otherwise, you can always use Tor or a VPN to get around this limitation. ==Learn== *'''Naile's Art Home''' is a marbling paper (''ebru'') gallery and workshop in [[Cappadocia]]. *'''[https://sanatkampi.com/en/ Kayaköy Art Camp]''', in [[Kayaköy]], a ghost town near Fethiye is offering art classes in summer, specializing on photography, painting, and sculpture. *'''Ottoman Turkish''' classes in are held in Adatepe, a bohemian village in the Northern Aegean near [[Altınoluk]]. You can also participate in '''[http://www.philosophyinassos.org/ philosophy classes]''' taking place every summer in nearby [[Assos]], carrying on the agora tradition of the ancient Med. *'''Glass workshops''' around Beykoz up on the Bosphorus in the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side]] of Istanbul, are offering one-day classes teaching how to make trinkets out of recycled glass. *There are many '''language schools''' where you can study Turkish in most of the larger cities. Ankara University affiliated ''[http://tomer.ankara.edu.tr/en/home-page/ Tömer]'' is one of the most popular language schools in Turkey and has branches in many cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir among others. *Many Turkish '''universities''' participate in pan-European and pan-Islamic '''student exchange''' programs (like Erasmus or Mevlana). Check with your own university and the Turkish one you intend to study at. *Many foreigners living in Istanbul support themselves by teaching English. Finding a good teaching job is usually easier with a well-recognized certificate like the ones listed below: **'''[http://www.iti-istanbul.com ITI Istanbul]''' in 4. Levent runs Cambridge University's CELTA and DELTA courses year-round. ==Work== Work as an English teacher is reasonably easy to stumble upon. ESL teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree and TESOL Certificate can expect to earn 800-2,500 TL (monthly) and will usually teach 20–35 hours in a week. Contracts will sometimes include accommodations, airfare, and health-care. Being that import-export is huge in Turkey, there are also many opportunities outside of teaching, though these are often much more difficult to find and require some legal work. You need to have a work permit to work in Turkey. The control over illegal workers have grown stricter in the past five years with the consequence of deportation, so take the work permit issue seriously. However, if you have your own company in Turkey you are allowed to "manage" it without having a work permit. Setting up what is known as an FDI (foreign direct investment) company is relatively straightforward, takes a few days and costs around 2,300 TL (April 2007). You don't need a Turkish partner, the company can be 100% foreign owned and requires a minimum of two people as shareholders. Running costs for a company average about 2,500 TL per year for a small to medium enterprise, less for an inactive company. Owning a company allows you to be treated as Turkish in respect of purchasing real estate and bypasses the need for military permission and allows you to complete a sale in one day if required. ==Stay safe== {{Warningbox|Because of the ongoing civil war in Syria, do not travel within 10 km of Turkey's border with that country. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey |lastedit=2020-09-01}} [[File:Falezlerden Antalya Konyaaltı Plajına doğru bir görünüm.jpg|thumb|Antalya beach]] Dial '''112''' to contact the police or the gendarme (a military-styled unit of the Interior Ministry responsible for rural safety) from any phone, free of charge. Upon entering some museums, hotels, metro stations, and almost all shopping malls, especially in larger cities, you will notice '''security checkpoints''' similar to those found in airports. Don't worry, this is the standard procedure in Turkey and does not imply an immediate danger of attack. These security screenings are also conducted in a much more relaxed way than the airports, so you will not have to remove your belt to avoid the alarm when walking through the metal detector. '''Carry your passport''' or other means of identification at all times. One may not be requested to show them for a long period, then all of a sudden a minibus is checked by the traffic police (or the military, particularly in Eastern Turkey), or one runs into an officer of the law with time on his hand, and one must show papers. Some government buildings may ask you to temporarily surrender your passport in return for equipment such as headphones for simultaneous translation, etc., and you may find your passport stored in an open box along with the locals ID cards which may be a little disconcerting. Hotels may request you to hand your passport in until you paid the bill, which puts you into an awkward situation. Referring to the police always made them hand the passport back, once the registration procedure was finalized. Showing a personal visiting card, one or two credit cards or knowing the address of a respectable hotel may solve the no-papers situation, but any self-respecting officer will tell you that you are in the wrong, and will be sorry next time. If treated politely however police and military can be quite friendly and even offer rides to the next city (no joke intended). If you intend to travel to [[Eastern_Anatolia|Eastern]] or [[Southeastern Anatolia]], stay ahead of the news. Although it offers many beautiful sights, the situation is far from secure due to '''ethnic strife''' and protests, sometimes resulting in violence. The region is far from a war zone, but take precaution when visiting this volatile place. The real risk of threat is not very big though, if you stick on major routes and follow common sense rules (such as avoiding demonstrations). ===Crime=== {{see also|Istanbul#Scams}} The large cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, are not immune to '''petty crime'''. Although petty crime is not especially directed towards tourists, by no means are they exceptions. Snatching, [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]], and mugging are the most common kinds of petty crime. The early 2000s installation of a camera network which watches the primary streets and squares has reduced the number of snatching and mugging incidents. Just like anywhere else, following common sense is recommended. Have your wallet and money in your front pockets instead of the back pockets, backpack or shoulder bag. Don't exhibit your camera or cellphone publicly for too long if it is a new and/or expensive model (they know what to take away, no one will bother to steal a ten-year-old cell phone as it would pay very little). The same goes for your wallet, if it looks swollen. Leave a wide berth and move away from the area quickly if you see two or more people suddenly begin to argue and fight as this may be a trick to attract your attention while another person relieves you of your valuables. Be alert, this often happens very quickly. Watch your belongings in crowded places and on public transport, especially on trams and urban buses. Avoid dark and desolate alleys at night. If you know you have to pass one at night, don't have excessive cash on you. Stay away from demonstrating crowds if the demonstration seems to be turning into an unpeaceful one. Also in resort towns, when going to the beach, don't take any valuable equipment along if there will be no one to take care of them while you are swimming. If you notice that your wallet has been stolen it is wise to check the nearest trash cans before reporting the loss to the police. Often the thieves in Turkey will drop the wallet into the trash to avoid being caught in possession of it and thus red-handed. Obviously it is highly likely that your money will no longer be in it, but there is a chance that your credit cards and papers will be. Have a read at the [[Istanbul#Scams|scams section of the Istanbul article]] to have an idea about what kinds of '''scams''' you may come across elsewhere in the country as in Istanbul. ===Driving and road safety=== You should drive defensively at all times and take every precaution while driving in Turkey. Drivers in Turkey routinely ignore traffic regulations, including driving through red lights and stop signs, and turning left from the far right lane; these driving practices cause frequent traffic accidents. Drivers who experience car troubles or accidents pull to the side of the road and turn on their emergency lights to warn other drivers, but many drivers place a large rock or a pile of rocks on the road about 10-15 m behind their vehicles instead of turning on emergency lights. You may not use a cell phone while driving. It is strictly prohibited by law. Driving rural roads at night, particularly during the summer harvest, be on the watch for '''unilluminated agricultural machinery''' which move slowly in the lane, and may not be visible until you are dangerously close. Most Turkish drivers do not respect pedestrian crossings, so be careful when '''crossing a street''', as mentioned in the [[Turkey#On foot|get around/on foot]] section. ===Animals=== The Turkish wilderness is home to both venomous and non-venomous '''snake''' (''yılan'') species. The [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern]] and especially [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] parts (even cities) of the country have large numbers of '''scorpions''' (''akrep''), so exercise caution if/when you are sleeping on open rooftops, which is common in the southeastern region in summer. If you are stung by one, seek urgent medical aid. As for wild mammals, the most dangerous ones are '''wolves''', '''bears''' and '''wild boars''', but attacks on humans are extremely rare. All of these animals live only in mountainous areas (of almost all regions) and your chance of sighting one is very low (except boars which are not so rare). Wolves and bears are unlikely to attack unless you follow or disturb them (or, particularly, their young) aggressively. However, in the mating season between November and January, boars are known to attack even with the slightest provocation. The biggest animal threat comes from '''stray dogs''' (or sheepdogs in rural areas). Don’t assume you will come across gangs of aggressive stray dogs next to the gate of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old_City#See|Hagia Sophia]] or the beach club however. They are mostly found in rural areas and the non-central parts of the cities. They are usually discreet and more afraid of you than you are of them. '''Rabies''' (''kuduz'') is endemic in Turkey (and most of the world) [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh4-Rabies.aspx], so anyone bitten by a dog or other carnivore should seek urgent treatment, despite what you may be told by your hotel or other well meaning strangers. Many stray dogs you’ll see in the cities bear plastic ear tags, indicating the dog was cleaned up, vaccinated (against rabies and a number of other diseases), sterilized, and then returned back to the streets as this is the most feasible humane treatment (compare with keeping them in a cage-like environment or putting them to sleep). The process is going on slowly but steadily, so it can be hoped the stray dog problem in Turkey will disappear in natural ways sometime in the future. ===Weather=== Most of Turkey has hot summers, with extremely hot summers in the southeastern interior, and while no part of Turkey is a desert, be extra careful when going to the south and southeast if you have never been in a hot-summer climate before. Take it easy on the first few days of your vacation. It’s always an excellent idea to put extra sunscreen on and avoid alcohol as you get used to the summer heat. However despite stereotypes, Turkey isn’t hot all year round. There are harsh winters in the central and especially eastern regions of the country and in the mountains, and the northern parts of Turkey (see [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Black_Sea_Turkey|Black Sea]] regions) have mild, maritime climates with warm but not hot summers. ===Natural disasters=== Much of Turkey is prone to [[earthquakes]]. ===Tourism Police=== There are "Tourism Police" sections of the police departments of [[Ankara]], [[Antalya]], [[Istanbul]] (in [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Sultanahmet]]), and [[Izmir]] providing help specifically for tourists, where travellers can report passport loss and theft or any other criminal activity, they may have become victims of. The staff is multilingual and will speak English, German, French, and Arabic. ==Stay healthy== Dial '''112''' from any telephone, anywhere, free of charge for an ambulance. '''Food safety''' - Food is generally free of parasitic or bacterial contamination, but be prudent anyway. Look at where local people are preferring to eat. Do not eat stuff that is sold outdoors, at least in summer and at least which local folk don’t eat. They can spoil fairly quickly without needed refrigeration. Wash thoroughly and/or peel fresh fruits and vegetables. They may be free of biological contaminants but their skin is probably heavily loaded with pesticides (unless you see the not-very-common certified organic produce marker on, of course). Food in western regions of the country is OK for (western) travellers for the most part, but the more east, south, and northeast you go, the more unaccustomed contents in the food you’ll come across, like goat or goose meat or hot/heavy spices. These contents may or may not cause [[Travellers' diarrhea|diarrhea]], but it is wise to have at least some anti-diarrhea medicine nearby, especially if you are going to travel to places a bit off-beaten-track. An antidiarrheal derived from the probiotic yeast ''Saccharomyces boulardii'' is commonly available over-the-counter from pharmacies under the brand name ''Reflor'', for about 80 TL as of 2022 for 10 powder packs. [[File:Anzer yaylası-2.JPG|thumb|250px|There is little reason to get paranoid about water safety in places like the Anzer Plateau, south of [[Rize]] — indeed locals in the Pontic highlands may be offended if you insistently ask around for bottled water]] '''[[Water|Water safety]]''' — Tap water, including that comes out of the mosque fountains (''şadırvan''), generally isn't pleasant to drink; it's often very chalky due to the climate and the underlying geology, and is almost always heavily chlorinated, yet no one guarantees it is safe enough for drinking due to possible deficits in the distribution network. So it is better to stick to bottled water, which is readily available and comes in varying sizes from 0.25 L plastic cups to 19 L office jars, with 0.5 L and 1.5 L being the most common. Chain stores always provide it cheaper than roadside kiosks, transportation venues or museum shops; a fair price in grocery stores in 2022 is the volume in litres multiplied by 3 (e.g. 1.50 TL for 0.5 L). Even so, if you can't resist the temptation to have a nicely chilled water from the next street vendor while walking down a baking pavement in a summer afternoon, always check the bottle has a label and the production details laser printed on the top or on the cap — otherwise you may just be about to drink tap water in a reused bottle. If you are going to be [[Outdoor life|outdoors]], seek local advice on fresh water availability. Narrow and rocky peninsulas (e.g., some sections of the [[Lycian Way]]) often lack water sources where you need them most to be. Lastly, it is great to be cautious about water, but don't take it to the level of paranoia — if water gushing out of a mountain spring or a village fountain looks and smells fine, it likely is. '''Hospitals''' – Both private and public hospitals (''hastane'') exist in Turkey. Private hospitals are run by associations, businesses, and private universities, and provide a similar comfort level to hotels. Public hospitals are run by the Ministry of Health and public universities. All mid-to-big size cities and major resort towns have private hospitals, multiple in many cities, but in a small town a public hospital is your best bet. Expect crowds and lines in public hospitals, except emergencies. You may also be denied entry to the public hospitals for non-emergency situations, or asked for upfront payment, if you don’t have a Turkish or travel insurance. Travel health insurance is highly recommended because the better private hospitals operate under the "user pays" principle and their rates are much inflated compared with the public hospitals. It's a judgement call whether to include air evacuation in the policy if you are going to visit remoter rural areas. In the city suburbs, there are usually also policlinics which can treat simpler illnesses or injuries. In the villages don't expect more than little clinics (''sağlık ocağı'', literally “health house”) which have a very limited supply and staff, though they can effectively treat simple ailments or ''may'' provide antibody against, for example, snake bite. On road signage, directions to hospitals are indicated by an "H" on dark blue [[File:Turkish road sign 84.jpg|20px]], whereas village clinics are shown with a red crescent sign [[File:Turkish road sign 85.jpg|20px]], the Turkish equivalent of the red cross. There is an emergency ward (''acil servis'') open 24 hours in every hospital. Suburban policlinics don’t have to provide one, but some of them are open 24-hr anyway. Village clinics do certainly have a much limited opening hours (generally 08:00 to sunset). Turkey (Istanbul and Antalya in particular) has become a popular [[medical tourism]] destination, particularly for cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants. Packages inclusive of treatment and vacation are available. '''Dentists''' – There are lots of private dentist offices in the cities, especially along the main streets. Look for the ''diş hekimi'' signs around, it won’t take long before you see one. Most dentists work on an appointment, although they may check or start the treatment on your turning up without an appointment if their schedule is okay. A simple treatment for a tooth decay costs about 40 TL on the average. Ordinary toothbrushes and pastes (both local and international brands) can be obtained from supermarkets. If you want something special, you may check out pharmacies. It is okay to brush teeth with tap water. '''Pharmacies''' - There are pharmacies (''eczane'' in Turkish) in all cities and many towns. Pharmacies are open 08:30-19:00, however every town has at least one drugstore on duty overnight (''nöbetçi eczane''), all other pharmacies in the town usually display its name, address and telephone numbers on their windows. Most basic drugs, including painkillers such as ''Aspirin'', are sold over the counter, although only in pharmacies. '''Mosquitoes''' - Keeping a [[Mosquitoes|mosquito]] repellent handy is a good idea. Although the risk of [[malaria]] anywhere in the country is long gone (except the southernmost areas near the Syrian border which used to have a very low level of risk until up to 1980s), mosquitoes can be annoying especially in coastal areas out of cities, including vacation towns at nights between June and September. In some towns, especially the ones near the deltas, mosquito population is so large that people desert the streets during the “mosquito raid” which occurs between the sunset and one hour after that. DEET-containing aerosol repellents (some are suitable to apply to the skin while others, the ones that are in tall tin cans are for making a room mosquito-free before going to bed, not to be applied onto skin, so choose what you buy wisely) can be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. There are also solid repellents coming in a tablet form which are used with their special devices indoors having an electricity socket. They release scentless chemicals into the air of the room which disturb the senses of mosquitoes and make them unable to “find” you. The tablets, together with their devices, can also be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. Beware! You shouldn’t touch those tablets with bare hands. '''Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever''' (''Kırım-Kongo kanamalı ateşi'' in Turkish, shortly ''KKKA'') is a serious viral disease and transmitted by a '''tick''' (''kene'') species. It can kill the infected person in a very short time, usually within three or four days. This disease has claimed more than 20 lives in Turkey within the past two years. The biggest risk is in the rural parts (''not'' urban centres) of [[Tokat]], [[Corum]], [[Yozgat]], [[Amasya]], and [[Sivas]] provinces, all situated in an area where disease-carrying tick thrives because of the area’s location between the humid climate of maritime Black Sea Region and arid climate of Central Anatolia. Authorities recommend to wear light coloured clothing which makes distinguishing a tick clinged to your body easier. It’s also recommended to wear long trousers rather than shorts if you plan to walk through dense and/or tall grass areas (the usual habitat for ticks). If you see a tick on your body or clothing, in '''no means try to pull it out''' since this may cause the tick’s head (and its mouth where it carries the virus) sticking inside your skin. Instead, go to the nearest hospital immediately to seek urgent expert aid. Being late to show up in hospital (and to diagnose) is number one killer in this disease. Symptoms are quite like that of flu and a number of other illnesses, so doctor should be informed about the possibility of CCHF and be shown the tick if possible. Coastal Black Sea Region, Marmara Region, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and East Anatolia are generally deemed free of this disease (and also free of the disease-carrying species of tick) with no casualties. But in the name of being cautious, you should head for the nearest hospital anyway if you are bitten by (most likely an innocent) tick. Also remember that if you should head for the danger zone described above, ticks are not active in winter. Their active period is April to October, so is the danger period. '''Public restrooms''' - Though many main squares and streets in the cities have a public restroom, if you cannot manage to find one, look for the nearest mosque, where you will see a public restroom in a corner of, or below its courtyard. Despite the fact that there is no shortage of cheap toilet papers anywhere in the country, however, you are unlikely to find toilet paper in almost any of the public restrooms (except lavatories of restaurants –including the road restaurants, hotels and most of the cafés and bars, of course). Instead, you are likely to find a bidet or a tap. (Don't be puzzled. That's because devout Muslims use water instead of paper to clean up and paper usually used as a dryer after cleaning.). So it is a good idea to have a roll of toilet paper in your backpack during your walkings for sightseeing. It is best to take your single roll of toilet paper from home or bathroom of the hotel you’re staying at, because the smallest size available in Turkey market is 4-rolls per package (8-rolls per package being the commonest) which would last very long (actually longer than your trip, unless you will do all the road down to India overland). It isn’t expensive but it takes unnecessary backpack space, or unnecessary landfill space if you won’t use it liberally and won’t take the unused rolls back to home as an unusual souvenir from Turkey. In the better places on the road in the country there are rest rooms that are maintained and an attendant ready to collect 1 TL from the tourist for the privilege of using one. Restroom is ''tuvalet'' in colloquial Turkish, though you’ll more likely to see ''WC'' signs, complete with diagrams and doors signed ''Bay'' or ''Bayan'' (respectively "men" and "women"). '''Menstrual products''' – Different types and designs of disposable pads are widely available. Look around in the supermarkets. However, Turkish women prefer tampons much less than European women do, so they are rarer. They are available only in some of the pharmacies. '''Hamam''' - If you haven't been to one, you've missed one of life's great experiences and never been clean. You can catch your inner peace with history and water in a bath (hamam). See hamams in [[Istanbul#Hamams|Istanbul]]. ==Respect== [[File:SANTA SOFIA AYASOFIA ISTAMBUL - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Inside Hagia Sofia, [[Istanbul]]]] ===Things to do=== Turks are a very friendly, polite and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. * When you are invited into a Turkish home, make sure to bring them a gift. Anything is fine from flowers to chocolate and indeed something representative from your country (but not wine and other alcoholic beverages if you are about to meet the host or if you do not know them well enough, as many Turks, for religious reasons or not, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and that is why it would be considered inappropriate as a gift). When you arrive at the house take off your shoes just outside or immediately inside the door, unless the owner explicitly allows you to keep them on. Even then, it might be more polite to remove your shoes. And if you really want their respect, thank your host for the invitation and compliment them. When inside the house, don't ask for anything for they will surely offer it. The host will make sure to make you feel at home, so don't take advantage of their kindness. * People in Turkey respect elderly people, so in a bus, tram, subway and in other forms of public transportation, young(er) people will always offer you a place to sit if you are an old(er) person as well as a handicapped person or a pregnant woman or have children with you. * It is respectful to bend slightly (not a complete bow) when greeting someone older or in a position of authority. * Try to use some Turkish phrases. They will be complimentary if you try, and there is no reason to be embarrassed. They realize that Turkish is very difficult for foreigners and won't scoff at all at your mistakes; on the contrary, they will be delighted at you for trying it, even if they may not always be able to understand your pronunciation! * Showing up late to a social gathering or a party isn't rude, but it is important to be on time for business appointments and other formal situations. ===Things to avoid=== Turkish people understand that visitors are usually not aware of Turkish culture and customs, and tend to be tolerant of blunders in this regard by foreigners. There are, however, some which will meet with universal disapproval, and these should be avoided at all costs: '''Politics:''' * It is '''illegal''' to "insult Turkishness", i.e. criticising the country, the government, or national heroes. You don't have to speak about how great Ataturk is, or praise the country excessively; just be polite and there will be no problems. * Don't mention the [[Armenian Genocide remembrance|Armenian Genocide]], Kurdish separatism or the Cyprus problem. These are extremely sensitive topics and are definitely to be avoided. Turkish society has a highly emotional approach to these issues. In particular, some statements about the Armenian Genocide, including referring to it as a genocide, are '''illegal''' in Turkey. '''Symbols''' * Be respectful of the Turkish anthem. Do not mock or mimic the Turkish anthem, as Turks are extremely proud and sensitive of their national symbols, and will be very offended. * Be respectful of the Turkish flag. Don't put it on places where people sit or stand, don't drag it, don't wrinkle it, don't contaminate it, don't use it as a dress or uniform. Not only will Turks be very offended, furthermore the desecration of the Turkish flag is a punishable offence. The flag is extremely important and well respected in Turkey. *Despite misconceptions, Turkey isn’t Greek, Iranian or Arab. Comparing Turkey to those countries is very frustrating and offensive to locals due to political and cultural differences. '''Religion:''' * Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, and although you will see varying degrees of Islamic practice in Turkey, with many Turks subscribing to a liberal form of Islam, it is extremely rude to insult or mock its traditions or, for example, mimic the azan (call to prayer). During Ramadan, it is disrespectful to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during daytime. If you are a non-Muslim and wish to eat, doing that in your hotel room is fine. However, Ramadan etiquette is quite relaxed especially in the tourist areas and international areas of big cities. '''Social custom and etiquette breaches:''' * Unless they offer their hand first, don't try to shake hands with a devout Muslim (a headscarf is a dead giveaway for a lady, as are various combinations of baggy pants, a skull cap and full beard — the non-hipster variety — for men), especially if you are the opposite gender. * Don't blow your nose during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Don't pick your teeth during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Do not put your feet up while sitting and try not to show the bottom of your feet to someone. This is considered rude. * Don't point with your finger at someone, even discreetly. This is considered rude. * Don't chew gum while having a conversation or during public occasions. This is considered extremely rude. * Public drunkenness (especially the loud and obnoxious variety) is definitely not appreciated and is frowned upon, especially in more conservative areas of the country. Drunken tourists may also attract the attention of pickpockets. However what is absolutely not tolerated with drunkenness especially by the police, if it is accompanied with physical aggressiveness towards other people, this may result with a fine and if this is repeated a heavier fine and/or a visit to the police station may result (if you are tourist, deportation from the country can result). * Certain gestures common in Western Europe are considered rude expressions in Turkey. People tend to be tolerant if they can see you are a foreigner. They know you are probably doing it subconsciously, but if you take the time to keep these in mind, you won’t have any misunderstandings. Making an ‘O’ with your thumb and forefinger (as if to say “OK!”) is rude because you are making the gesture for a hole - which has connotations referring to homosexuality in the Turkish psyche. Avoid clicking your tongue. Some people do this subconsciously at the beginning of a sentence. It is a gesture of dismissal. Also the "got your nose" gesture which is made by making a fist and putting your thumb between your forefinger and the middle finger is considered the equivalent of the middle finger in Turkey. ===Other things to watch for=== * Public displays of affection in larger cities and tourist resorts are tolerated but might invite unnecessary stares from the public. In more rural areas it is frowned upon and is to be avoided. Gay and lesbian travelers should avoid any outward signs of affection, as this will definitely invite unnecessary stares from the public. However overt displays of affection regardless of sexual orientation is regarded as inappropriate. * Avoid shouting or talking loudly in public. Talking loudly is generally considered rude, especially on public transportation. Talking on a mobile phone on public transportation is not considered rude but normal, unless the conversation is too "private". * It's not so common for Turks to smile. Avoid smiling at a stranger, because if you do they most likely will not respond in kind and they will regard you either as odd. Smiling in Turkey towards strangers in public is not done and might be considered inappropriate. Smiling is traditionally reserved for family and friends; smiling at a stranger might be considered weird, as if you were making fun of them and there was something wrong with their clothes or hair. ===Mosques=== [[File:In Turkish mosque.jpg|thumb|Praying in a mosque in Antalya]] Because of religious traditions, all women are required to wear head scarves and not to wear miniskirts or shorts upon entering a mosque (or a church or synagogue). The same goes for the tombs of Islamic saints, too, if the tomb is not called a museum. If you don’t have a shawl or a scarf to put on your head, you can borrow one at the entrance. However wearing-a-scarf rule is somewhat relaxed, especially in big mosques of Istanbul in which tourists are common. In such mosques, no one is warned about their clothes, or because of their lack of head scarves. Even if you’d have to wear a head scarf, no need to worry about how head scarves can be worn properly, just put it onto the crown of your head (you may wrap it under your chin or behind your neck, lest it slip), that will be excessively adequate. Also, men are required to wear trousers, not shorts, upon entering a mosque (or church or synagogue), however nowadays no one is warned about their clothes (at least in big cities). You may find when entering a mosque in more rural areas you will be expected to follow all traditional procedures. During the prayer time, worshippers choose to line in the front rows of the mosques, at such a time stay behind and try not to be noisy. During the Friday noon prayer, which is the most attended, you might be asked to leave the mosque, don’t take it personally, it is because the mosque will be very crowded, there just won’t be enough room for both the worshippers and the sightseers. You will be able to enter back as soon as worshippers are out of the gate. Unlike some other Middle Eastern cultures, eating, drinking, smoking (which is strictly banned), talking or laughing loudly, sleeping or just lying, even sitting on the ground inside mosques is frowned upon in Turkish culture. Public displays of affection are definitely taboo. All shoes should be removed before entering any mosque. There are shoes desks inside the mosques, though you can choose to hold them in your hand (a plastic bag which would be used only for this purpose would help) during your visit. Some mosques have safeboxes with a lock instead of shoe desks. Although there are official opening hours, which are typically shorter than what the mosque is actually open, at the entrances of the most sightseen mosques, they don’t really mean anything. You can visit a mosque as long as its gates are open. Despite the odd tourists who do not conform to the dress code, it is best to dress conservatively and to follow all traditional procedures when entering mosques, tombs and other places of worship, not only because it is required but also as a sign of respect. ===Gay and lesbian travellers=== Turkey is considered to be quite safe for gay and lesbian travellers, and violence against homosexuals is quite rare. There are no laws against homosexuality in Turkey, but same-sex relationships are not recognized by the government or accepted by society. Revealing your sexual orientation openly is very likely to draw stares and whispers. Turkey is more conservative on LGBT matters than most of Europe, though more liberal than the Arab countries. Despite stereotypes, not everyone is homophobic, however be more cautious outside big cities and holiday resorts. ==Connect== ===Power=== All buses have USB socket to charge your phone. If you want to conserve battery power, take two USB cables and charge both your phone and a power bank. ===Emergency=== As of 2021, all emergency services can be contacted by the phone number '''[https://www.112.gov.tr/ 112]''', free of charge, from any phone without inserting a calling/sim card. In case you get connected to the odd exchange in which the unified number doesn't work yet, dial '''112''' for an ambulance, '''110''' for fire department, '''155''' for police, '''156''' for gendarme (a military-styled unit for rural safety), and '''177''' for reporting forest fires. ===Telephone=== {{Infobox|Your phone may be blocked if you use an unregistered local SIM card |Foreign mobile phones without IMEI registration will be blocked after 120 days. This only happens if you use a Turkish SIM card. Phones with a foreign SIM card aren't affected by the blockage. [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registering_mobile_phones_in_turkey.html This website] explains how you can register your mobile phone in Turkey. }} While not as common as they used to be, '''public pay phones''' can still be found at the sides of central squares and major streets in towns and cities and around post offices (''PTT''), especially around their outer walls. With the phase-out of old magnetic cards, public phones now operate with chip ''telekom'' cards which are available in 30, 60 or 120 units and can be obtained at post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. (However emergency numbers can be called without card or anything from these phones.) You can also use your credit card on these phones, though it may not work in the off chance. All phones in the booths have Turkish and English instructions and menus, many also have German and French in addition. There are also telephones available in some kiosks and shops where you pay cash after your call. To spot these, look for ''kontürlü telefon'' signs. These telephones are more expensive than the ones at the booths, though. It is estimated that approximately 98% of the population of Turkey lives within the coverage areas of Turkey’s three '''cell phone''' line providers, and virtually everybody has one. Line providers from most countries have roaming agreements with one or more of these companies. Pre-paid mobile phone SIM cards can be purchased for 20–50 TL. These can be purchased at the airport on arrival or from the many outlets in Istanbul and other large cities. Providers include Vodafone. Here is a quick list of '''area codes''' for some major cities and towns of importance to tourists: {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''212'''&mdash;[[Istanbul]]-[[Istanbul/European Side|European Side]] * '''216'''&mdash;[[Istanbul/Asian Side|Istanbul-Asian Side]], and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] * '''224'''&mdash;[[Bursa]], and [[Uludağ]] * '''232'''&mdash;[[Izmir]], and [[Çeşme]] * '''242'''&mdash;[[Antalya]], [[Alanya]], [[Kemer]], and [[Kaş]] * '''252'''&mdash;[[Muğla]], [[Bodrum]], [[Marmaris]], and [[Fethiye]] * '''256'''&mdash;[[Aydın]], and [[Kusadasi|Kuşadası]] | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''258'''&mdash;[[Denizli]], and [[Pamukkale]] * '''286'''&mdash;[[Çanakkale]], and [[Gallipoli]] * '''312'''&mdash;[[Ankara]] * '''332'''&mdash;[[Konya]] * '''384'''&mdash;[[Nevsehir|Nevşehir]], and most of [[Cappadocia]] (though a few well-known Cappadocian towns which are parts of [[Aksaray Province]] have '''382''' as their area code) |} Area codes are used when calling from a mobile phone or from outside the area. Prefix the code with "0" when not using the country code, such as when calling from a landline elsewhere in the country. Mobile phones have numbers starting with 5xx instead of the area code. This code is always used, also when dialing locally or from a phone with the same prefix. Numbers starting with '''0800''' are pay-free, whereas the ones starting with '''0900''' are high-fee services. 7-digit numbers starting with '''444''' (mainly used by companies) are charged as local calls wherever they are dialed in Turkey. Dial '''00''' prior to country code for '''international calls''' from Turkey. When calling into Turkey, the country code that should prefix city code and phone number is '''90'''. ===Post=== [[File:Main Post Office, Istanbul.jpg|thumb|The Grand Post Office in Istanbul]] '''Post offices''' are recognizable by their yellow and black ''PTT'' signs. Letters and cards should be taken to a post office since the postboxes on the streets are rare (and there is no guarantee that they are emptied at all, even if you spot one). Nevertheless, Turkish Post (PTT) prints some beautiful stamps. '''Postage''' for cards and letters costs 1.60 TL for domestic shipments, and 3.70 TL for international shipments, [http://ptt.gov.tr/sx/ptt/docs/file/tariffs/posta_ucretleri_tarifesi020117.pdf PTT website for rates]. Main post offices in cities are open 08:30-20:30, whereas post offices in towns and smaller post offices in cities are usually open 08:30-17:30. '''''Poste restante'''''/general delivery letters should be sent to an address in the format of: official full name of the addressee (because the receiver will be asked for an ID card, passport or anything that can prove he or she is proper recipient) + ''POSTRESTANT'' + name of the quarter/neighbourhood/district if in a city where there is more than one post office or name of the town where the post office is and the postal code (if known, not obligatory, generally available at the entrance or on the interior walls of the post office) and the name of the province in which the quarter/town of the post office is located. The receiver has to pay 0.50 TL upon receipt of mail. ===Internet=== Although not as widespread as they used to be in the last decade '''''internet cafes''''' or ''net cafes'' are still available in reasonable numbers in cities and towns. In fact, any major town has at least one. All of them have good DSL connections, and price for connection is about more or less 1.50 TL/hr. Most, if not all, of these internet-cafés also have CD writers which are available for anyone who makes an additional payment. * [http://www.turkcell.com.tr Turkcell], the largest mobile operator. Sells 2 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB mobile internet for 22 Tl, 28 TL, and 32 TL respectively, [https://bireysel.turktelekom.com.tr/mobil/sayfalar/ana-sayfa.aspx including some minutes and SMS]. * [http://www.vodafone.com.tr Vodafone] * [https://www.turktelekom.com.tr Türk Telekom], formerly called Avea ====Censorship==== Some webpages are blocked by court order. Most internet cafés get around these blocks by tricks on their proxy settings. Wikivoyage is '''not''' blocked as of 2021 but if you can, download offline versions of the most relevant guides before your trip, either via PDF or by using [https://osmand.net/ Osmand], with which you get all guides of Wikivoyage in one download (only for Android). You can also use a VPN or Tor to bypass the blocks. The feature "Secure Wi-Fi" is usable for free on mobile devices. ===Wi-Fi=== * Every '''hotel''' has their own Wi-Fi. Some hotels do have trouble with their network setup or the connection due to the historical location however at the least you will have free Wi-Fi at your hotel. All you have to do is to learn the Wi-Fi password to access the internet. * Every '''café, bistro, restaurant''' share their internet with their guests. Even the small restaurants now have internet access. Stability and speed depend on where you are and what kind of café, bistro or restaurant you are in. Starbucks, Nero, etc., typically have stable Wi-Fi unless very crowded. If you are in a Starbucks all you have to do is connect your device (SSID should be TTNET or DorukNet, and if you are in Nero DorukNet) and fill out some basic information for verification that you have to fill. After that, you are ready to go. And if you are in the other restaurant or cafés you can just ask to your waiter to get SSID and Password and after that you are ready to go. * Free '''public Wi-Fi''' is offered by the Municipality of Istanbul in most common city centers and squares. All you have to do is (when you near of one of these centers of course) register your id via your cell phone and you will get an access password. * You can '''rent a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot''' during your stay in Turkey. It works based on 3G connection in the whole country, and you can connect up to 10 devices at the same time. These pocket-sized devices can be easily booked online. There are plenty of international companies that rent a mobile hotspot. A well known one is [https://www.rentnconnect.com/ Rent'n Connect]. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|39|36|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|Middle East}} eh31clxxg1uvukbydjhyoy27w45zin6 4492038 4492034 2022-07-29T02:18:48Z Vidimian 1815 /* Fuel and charging */ fuel price update wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turkey banner Suleymaniye Mosque.jpg|caption=From the courtyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul}} {{otheruses}} [http://www.goturkey.com/ '''Turkey'''] ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], and officially: ''Türkiye'') is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic — but with a twist" destination for many: a great deal of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea. From the dome-and-minaret filled skyline of [[Istanbul]] to the ancient ruins alongside the [[Aegean Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|southern]] coasts, heavily indented against a craggy backdrop in [[Lycia]] and wide and sunny in [[Pamphylia]], to the cold and remote mountains of the [[Eastern Anatolia|East]], Turkey offers a wealth of destinations. Crazy "foam parties" in [[Bodrum]] running wild find their place with the Middle Eastern-flavoured cities of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the same country. The lush and misty mountains of the [[Eastern Karadeniz|Eastern Black Sea]] are only a few hours away from the vast steppe landscapes of [[Central Anatolia]]. So there is something for everyone's taste — whether they are travelling on an extreme budget by hitchhiking or by a multi-million yacht. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Turkey regions map.png | regionmapsize=560px | region1name=[[Aegean Turkey]] | region1color=#a1a4c1 | region1description=Greek and Roman ruins between the azure sea on one side and silvery olive groves on the other | region2name=[[Black Sea Turkey]] | region2color=#9eccb1 | region2description=Heavily forested mountains offering great outdoor sports such as trekking and rafting | region3name=[[Central Anatolia]] | region3color=#ceb881 | region3description=Tree-poor central steppes with the national capital, Hittite and Phrygian ruins, and moon-like Cappadocia | region4name=[[Eastern Anatolia]] | region4color=#c0ce98 | region4description=High and mountainous eastern part with harsh winters. Caucasian, especially Armenian and Kurdish, influences mix with the Turkish here, giving rise to a unique culture | region5name=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]] | region5color=#b59bb2 | region5description=The most urbanized region with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments in some of the country's greatest cities | region6name=[[Mediterranean Turkey]] | region6color=#cba88b | region6description=Mountains clad with pine woods ascending right from the heavily-indented coastline of the crystal clear sea | region7name=[[Southeastern Anatolia]] | region7color=#beb588 | region7description=Semi-arid part of the country marks the northern extent of the [[Ancient Mesopotamia|Fertile Crescent]] and is home to ''very'' ancient ruins, historic cities, bazaars with a local flair, and last but not least Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known megaliths. Primarily Kurdish inhabited. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#a1a4c1|title=[[Aegean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155564}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#9eccb1|title=[[Black Sea Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155533}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#ceb881|title=[[Central Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155526}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c0ce98|title=[[Eastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155542}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b59bb2|title=[[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]]|wikidata=Q155583}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cba88b|title=[[Mediterranean Turkey]]|wikidata=Q155552}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#beb588|title=[[Southeastern Anatolia]]|wikidata=Q155638}} ==Cities== <!-- This is meant to be a representative list of no more than NINE cities. If you feel that there should be a change of cities displayed in this list, please discuss your proposal first on the talk page. --> * {{Marker|type=city |lat=39.956 | long=32.854 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ankara]] |image=|wikidata=Q3640 }} — the capital of Turkey and its second largest city * {{Marker|type=city |lat=36.911 | long=30.690 |zoom=12 |name=[[Antalya]] |image=|wikidata=Q6487 }} — the fastest growing city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.038 | long=27.420 |zoom=12 |name=[[Bodrum]] |image=|wikidata=Q172267 }} — a trendy coastal town in Southern Aegean which turns into a crowded city in season when it serves as a playground for Turkish and international holidaymakers alike, featuring a citadel, Roman ruins, trendy clubs and a number of villages surrounding the peninsula each with a different character from classy to rustic * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.677 | long=26.564 |zoom=12 |name=[[Edirne]] |image=|wikidata=Q43387 }} — the second capital of the Ottoman Empire * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.018 | long=28.970 |zoom=12 |name=[[Istanbul]] |image=|wikidata=Q406 }} — Turkey's largest city, the former capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and the only major city in the world to straddle two continents * {{Marker|type=city |lat=38.415 | long=27.144 |zoom=12 |name=[[Izmir]] |image=|wikidata=Q35997 }} — Turkey's third largest city, hub to an array of beach resorts * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.872 | long=32.492 |zoom=12 |name=[[Konya]] |image=|wikidata=Q79857 }} — a quite large city that is the heartland of mystic Sufi order, the site of Rumi's tomb, and with some elegant Seljuq architecture, all surrounded by vast steppes * {{Marker|type=city |lat=41.0063 | long=39.7258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon]] |image=|wikidata=Q45301 }} — the wonderful Sumela Monastery is just outside the city and it is a great gateway to exploring the Turkish Northeast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=37.161 | long=38.792 |zoom=12 |name=[[Urfa]] |image=|wikidata=Q133118 }} — a city with beautiful architecture and extremely friendly locals at the gates of Eastern World; where Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, and Assyrian cultures mingle ==Other destinations== [[File:Ölüdeniz on the Turquoise Coast, Turkey.jpg|thumb|Over the turquoise waters in [[Ölüdeniz]]]] * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.508613 | long=43.572205 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ani]] |image=|wikidata=Q546010 }} — the impressive ruins of the medieval Armenian capital, known as the city of a thousand churches * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=38.6583 | long=34.8536 |zoom=12 |name=[[Cappadocia]] |image=|wikidata=Q217265 }} — an area in the central highlands best known for its unique moon-like landscape (the "fairy chimneys"), underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9419 | long=27.3415 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ephesus]] |image=|wikidata=Q47611 }} — the well-preserved ruins of a Graeco-Roman city on the west coast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.367222 | long=26.455000 |zoom=12 |name=[[Gallipoli]] |image=|wikidata=Q192860 }} — the site of the 1915 ''Anzac'' landing and many WWI memorials * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.7833 | long=38.6167 |zoom=12 |name=[[Kahta|Mount Nemrut]] |image=|wikidata=Q375432 }} — a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage site]] with ancient statues on its summit, affording a great panorama of its rugged surroundings * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=36.5503 | long=29.1223 |zoom=12 |name=[[Ölüdeniz]] |image=|wikidata=Q1344290 }} — the incomparable postcard beauty of the "Blue Lagoon", perhaps the most iconic beach of Turkey * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=37.9272 | long=29.1258 |zoom=12 |name=[[Pamukkale]] |image=|wikidata=Q232734 }} — "the Cotton Castle", a white world of travertines cascading down in a series of shallow pools filled with thermal waters * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.6864 | long=39.6542 |zoom=12 |name=[[Trabzon#Sümela Monastery|Sümela]] |image=|wikidata=Q1419157}} — a stunning monastery clinging on cliffs; a must-see on any trip to the northeast * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=40.069444 | long=29.221389 |zoom=12 |name=[[Uludağ]] |image=|wikidata=Q925688 }} — a national park featuring school textbook belts of different types of forests varying with altitude, and the major winter sports resort of the country ==Understand== {{quickbar| location= LocationTurkey.png}} [[File:Mustafa Kemal Ataturk looking through a train window over Turkish flag.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]] ===History=== {{Seealso|Hittites|Ancient Greece|Roman Empire|Byzantine Empire|Ottoman Empire}} There is evidence that the bed of the Black Sea was once an inhabited plain before it was flooded in prehistoric times by rising sea levels. Mount Ararat (''Ağrı Dağı''), at 5,165 m, is Turkey's highest point and the legendary landing place of Noah's Ark on the far eastern edge of the country. The area that is now Turkey has been part of many of the world's greatest empires throughout history. The city of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]], famously destroyed by the [[Greece|Greeks]] in Homer's ''Illiad'', has always been associated with the entrance to the Dardanelles strait in northwestern Anatolia. Subsequently, the area was to become part of the Roman Empire, and subsequently, the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the Roman Empire split into two, with the city of Constantinople (now [[Istanbul]]) as the regional capital, as well as the Eastern Roman capital after the split. The [[Ottoman Empire]] subsequently defeated the Eastern Roman Empire, and dominated the eastern Mediterranean, until its defeat by the Allies in [[World War I]]. The Turkish Republic (''Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'') was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats and instigated many other radical reforms to rapidly modernise the state. Changing from Arabic script to the 29-letter Turkish alphabet, based on the Roman alphabet, was one of many personal initiatives of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Atatürk continues to be revered, and you can see his face gazing down on you or up into the distance in a fatherly, visionary or determined manner in many, many places around Turkey. Atatürk died in 1938 and was succeeded by his right-hand man, İsmet İnönü, who had been the first prime minister of the new republic. It was Inönü that boosted the cult of personality around Atatürk and who led Turkey for a longer time than his larger-than-life predecessor. Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and became a member of NATO in 1952. In 2022, the Government of Turkey began using the Turkish spelling of the country's name, Türkiye, as the name of the country in English. ===Geography=== Turkey occupies a landmass just over {{km2|750,000}}, more than double that of Germany and slightly more than Texas. In terms of the variety of terrain and particularly the diversity of its plant life, Turkey exhibits the characteristics of a small continent. There are, for example, some 10,000 plant species in the country (compared with some 13,000 in all of Europe) — one in three of which is endemic to Turkey. Indeed, there are more native plant species within Istanbul city limits (2,000) than in the whole of the United Kingdom. While many people know of Turkey's rich archaeological heritage, it possesses an equally valuable array of ecosystems — peat bogs, heathlands, steppes, and coastal plains. Turkey possesses many forests (about a quarter of the land) but, as importantly, some half of the country is a semi-natural landscape that has not been entirely remodelled by man. ===Culture=== While it may sound like a tourism brochure cliché, Turkey is really a curious mix of the west and the east — you may swear you were in a [[Balkans|Balkan]] country or in [[Greece]] when in the [[Marmara (region)|northwestern]] and [[Aegean Turkey|western]] parts of the country (except that Byzantine-influenced churches are substituted with equally Byzantine-influenced mosques), which are indeed partly inhabited by people originating from the Balkan countries, arriving in waves during the turmoil before, during, and after [[World War I]], while the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] reaches of the country exhibit little if any cultural differences from Turkey's [[Middle East|southern and eastern neighbours]]. Influences from the [[Caucasus]] add to the mix in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|northeast]]. It can be simply put that Turkey is the most oriental of the western nations, or, depending on the point of view, the most occidental of the eastern nations. Perhaps one thing common to all of the country is '''[[Islam]]''', the faith of the bulk of the population. However, interpretation of it varies vastly across the country: many people in the northwestern and western coasts are fairly liberal about the religion (being nominal Muslims sometimes to the point of being irreligious), while the folk of the [[Central Anatolia|central steppes]] and the [[Eastern Anatolia|east]] are far more conservative (don't expect to find a [[Saudi Arabia]] or an [[Afghanistan]] even there, though). The rest of the country falls somewhere in between, with the coastal regions being relatively liberal while the inland regions are relatively conservative as a general rule. The largest '''religious minority''' in the country are the Alevites, who constitute up to 20% of the population and subscribe to a form of Islam closer to that of the Shiite version, and whose rituals draw heavily from the shamanistic ceremonies of ancient Turks. The other religious minorities (the Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Jews, Syriac Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholics, the latter of whom mainly settled in Turkey within the last 500 years from Western European countries) were once numerous across the country, but are now mostly confined to the large cities of [[Istanbul]] and [[Izmir]], or parts of [[Southeastern Anatolia]] in the case of the Syriac Oriental Orthodox. Despite its large Muslim majority population, Turkey officially remains a secular country, with no declared state religion. ===Holidays=== There are several holidays that can cause delays in travel, traffic congestion, booked up accommodations and crowded venues. Banks, offices and businesses are closed during official holidays and traffic intensifies during all of the following holidays so do your research before you visit. Do not be put off by these holidays, it is not that difficult and often quite interesting to travel during Turkish holidays; plan ahead as much as possible. ====Official holidays==== * 1 January: New Year's Day (''Yılbaşı'') * 23 April: National Sovereignty and Children's Day (''Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı'') &mdash; the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly rallies, Turkish flags and Atatürk portraits everywhere, all modes of travel busy * 1 May: Labour and Solidarity Day (''Emek ve Dayanışma Günü'', also unofficially known as ''İşçi Bayramı'', i.e. Worker's Day) was long banned as a holiday for almost 40 years and only restarted as a national holiday in 2009 because in years past it usually degenerated into violence. Don't get caught in the middle of a May Day parade or gathering. * 19 May: Atatürk Commemoration and Youth & Sports Holiday (''Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı'') &mdash; the arrival of Atatürk in [[Samsun]], and the beginning of the War of Independence * 30 August: Victory Day (''Zafer Bayramı'') &mdash; Celebration of the end of the war for Turkish Independence over invasion forces. A big Armed Forces day and display of military might by huge military parades. * 29 October: Republic Day (''Cumhuriyet Bayramı'' or ''Yirmi dokuz Ekim'') is the anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic. If it falls on a Thursday for example, Friday and the weekend should be considered in your travel plans. October 29 is the official end of the tourist season in many resorts in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] and usually, there is a huge celebration at the town squares. * 10 November, 09:05 &mdash; Traffic usually stops and sirens blare for two minutes starting at 09:05, the time when Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, died in [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Dolmabahçe Palace]] in [[Istanbul]] in 1938. That moment in time is officially observed throughout the country but businesses and official places are not closed for the day. However, do not be surprised if you are on the street, you hear a loud boom and all of a sudden people and traffic stop on the sidewalks and streets for a moment of silence in observance of this event. ====Religious holidays==== {{ramadandates}} '''Ramadan''' (''Ramazan'' in Turkish) is a month-long time of fasting, prayer and celebration during which pious Muslims neither drink nor eat anything, even water, from sun up to sun down. Businesses, banks and official places are not closed during this time. In some parts of Turkey, such as most of [[Central Anatolia|inland]] and [[Eastern Anatolia|eastern]] locations as locals are more conservative than people in the rest of the country, it is considered to be bad taste to eat snacks or drink sodas in front of locals in public places or transport&mdash; to be completely on the safe side, watch how local folk act&mdash; but restaurants are usually open and it is no problem to eat in them as usual, though some restaurant owners use it as an opportunity for a much-needed vacation (or renovation) and shut their business completely for 30 days. However, you will unlikely see any closed establishment in big cities, central parts of the cities, and touristy towns of [[Aegean_Turkey|western]] and [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern Turkey]]. At sunset, call for prayer and a cannon boom, fasting observers immediately sit down for ''iftar'', their first meal of the day. Banks, businesses and official places are not closed during this time. '''During Ramadan''', many city councils set up tent-like structures in the major squares of the cities that are for the needy, those in poverty or the elderly or handicapped, and are also served for passers-by, with warm meals during the sunset (''iftar''), free of charge (much like soup kitchens, but instead serving full meals). ''Iftar'' is a form of charity that is very rewarding especially when feeding someone who is needy. It was first practised by the Prophet Muhammad during the advent of Islam, for that purpose. Visitors are welcome to join but do not take advantage of it during the entire fasting period, just because it is free of charge. Immediately following ''Ramazan'' is the '''Eid-ul Fitr''', or the three-day national holiday of ''Ramazan Bayramı'', also called ''Şeker Bayramı'' (i.e. "Sugar" or more precisely "Candy Festival") during which banks, offices and businesses are closed and travel will be heavy. However, many restaurants, cafés and bars will be open. ''Kurban Bayrami'' (pronounced ''koor-BAHN bahy-rah-muh'') in Turkish, ('''Eid el-Adha''' in Arabic) or sacrifice holiday is the most important Islamic religious festival of the year. It lasts for several days and is a public holiday in Turkey. Almost everything will be closed during that time (many restaurants, cafes, bars and some small shops will be open). ''Kurban Bayrami'' is also the time of the '''annual pilgrimage ([[Hajj]]) to Mecca''', so both domestic and international travel is intense in Turkey at this time. If you are in smaller towns or villages you may even observe an animal, usually a goat but sometimes a cow, being slaughtered in a public place. The Turkish government has cracked down on these unofficial slaughterings so it is not as common as it once was. The dates of these religious festivals change according to the Muslim lunar calendar and thus occur 10-11 days (the exact difference between Gregorian and Lunar calendars is 10 days and 21 hr) earlier each year. According to this, * ''Şeker/Ramazan Bayramı'' * ''Kurban Bayramı'' continues for four days During both religious holidays, many cities provide '''public transport for free''' (this does not include privately owned minibuses, ''dolmuş''es, taxis, or inter-city buses). This depends on the place and time. For example, [[Istanbul]]'s public transport authority has provided free transport in Eid-ul Fitr, but not in Eid-ul Adhawhen its passengers had to pay a discounted rate. For some years, it was all free on both holidays, while in some others there was no discount at all. To be sure, check whether other passengers use a ticket/token or not. ===Climate=== The climate in Turkey is often (rather simplistically) described as Mediterranean, and this brings to mind the imagery of sunny, hot summers and warm seas. The reality is a bit more complicated than this, however. While most of the southern and western coasts of Turkey fit this description quite well, most of Turkey does not. In fact, the northern coasts are rainy enough to feature temperate rainforests, with the lush Euxine-Colchic forests stretching all the way from northern Istanbul (see [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Belgrad Forest]]) to Georgia. Meanwhile, the continental inland regions, especially in the east, can get ''brutally'' cold with temperatures approaching -40°C during the coldest nights of winter. Keeping this information in mind, it is very important to plan accordingly. ==== Black Sea coast ==== Areas on the Black Sea coastline experience an oceanic climate, similar to Western Europe, albeit the Black Sea coastline is quite a bit rainier. Summers are warm, but they feature regular heavy showers and therefore risk of floods and mudslides. Winter ranges from mild to cold but is generally chilly with lengthy periods of rain and brief breaks of sunshine. Snow in the region is occasional and falls most winters. Watch out if you decide to climb the mountains, they can feature intense snowfalls. ==== Marmara region ==== Areas on the coast of the Marmara Sea, including Istanbul, have an oceanic climate as well, however it might be more accurate to call it a dry-summer oceanic climate, similar to areas like the Pacific Northwest. Marmara's winters are possibly the hardest vacation sales pitch in the country, except perhaps continental locations in Eastern Turkey. While not brutally cold by any means, it is utterly miserable, as it experiences -although most locals might find the term suffers through more accurate- almost 20 days of rain a month. Summers are very warm in Istanbul and hot in southern Marmara, but unlike the Black Sea region, all of the region is relatively less rainy during summer, nevertheless with high levels of humidity. Snow in this region is occasional, but falls every winter, and is likely to affect road conditions, especially in relatively highland locations. ==== Aegean and Mediterranean coasts ==== Areas on the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines have a typical Mediterranean climate, similar to the Central Valley in California, Adelaide in Australia, and of course the rest of the Mediterranean Basin. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 35°C very regularly. Winters are mild with occasional rainstorms, which can get quite heavy. Snow in this region is rare, except in Gallipoli, where a few snowy periods are typical. ==== Inland regions ==== Inland regions generally have a continental climate, with hot, dry summers (expect around 30°C during the day, unless mentioned below) and cold, snowy winters (expect around 0°C during the day, unless mentioned below). The individual differences inside these regions are too many and too complicated to talk about here; however, there are general warnings that are useful. * Summers in the southeastern part of the country and near valleys inland from the Aegean coast can get very hot, with daytime averages near or above 35°C (95°F) * Winters in the eastern part of the country can get very cold as well, with nighttime temperatures regularly plunging below -18°C (0°F) * Spring is thunderstorm season in inland locations, and severe storms can definitely be a problem. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Turkey.svg|thumb|375px|Visa requirements for Turkey. Countries in dark red or green have visa-free access, and countries in blue or cream can get an eVisa.]] Turkey is one of the few Middle Eastern countries that accept Israeli passport holders in their country. ====Visa-free==== [https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/VisaInfo/Index Turkish visa requirements] were relaxed in 2020. Ordinary passport holders of the countries below can enter Turkey visa-free for tourism and commerce, for up to 90 days unless a shorter period is stated. Your passport must be valid for 60 days beyond your maximum stay, so for most visitors that is 150 days beyond entry. That is just under five months: they politely ask for six months validity on entry but it is not a requirement. (Be prepared to argue this point with airline clerks.) So, no visa needed if you're from: * all EU and EEA countries, plus Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra and the Vatican, and the United Kingdom, '''except''' the Republic of Cyprus. For Latvia entry is only for 30 days. * other European countries are Albania (90 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina (90), Kosovo (90), Moldova (90), Montenegro (90), North Macedonia (90), Serbia (90), Ukraine (90), and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (no limit). * CIS countries: Russia (60), Belarus (30), Azerbaijan (30), Georgia (90), Kazakhstan (30), Kyrgyzstan (30), Mongolia (30), Tajikistan (30), Turkmenistan (30) and Uzbekistan (30); '''but not''' Armenia. * Central and South America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (30), Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. * Others are Brunei, Hong Kong (SAR Passports only), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya (depends on age), Macau (30), Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Syria, Thailand (30) and Tunisia. A national ID card is acceptable instead of a passport from the EU and EEA countries of Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway (temporarily until the end of 2022; the card should have at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry), Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland, plus Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, TR Northern Cyprus, and Ukraine. For Norwegians, Poles, and Ukrainians (and perhaps others), this is only possible if they are arriving directly from their home countries. Often only the newer, biometric versions of the ID cards are accepted in lieu of passports. It is ambiguous whether the card needs 90+60 days remaining validity on entry. For some of those countries, you may even enter on a passport/ID that is expired within the last five years. Never plan on doing this, as it is unlikely you would be allowed to leave the previous country or to board a flight or boat. There would have to be some special reason. "Fighting in Syria this last ten years" will not do, as the waiver specifically excludes arrivals from Iran, Iraq or Syria. The visa-free regime is only for tourist and commercial visits. Employment or study requires a visa from the Turkish consulate; e-visas are not available for this. ====E-Visa==== Other citizens need a visa, but most can get an e-visa [https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ online]. Official prices are quoted in US dollars; for instance, it is US$20 for the US, US$60 for Australia and Canada, and no fee for Mexico, Malta and Kuwait. These rates (correct as of June 2022) are only for prior application. Beware third-party websites scalping you for more. An e-visa is '''valid for three months''' for passport holders of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (BNO Passport), Jamaica, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United Arab Emirates and United States. It is '''valid for one month''' from Armenia, Bahrain, China, Cyprus, East Timor, Fiji, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Suriname, Taiwan, and Zambia. A longer list of nationalities can get an e-visa '''valid for one month''', with a big catch: you must already hold some other valid visa such as an EU Schengen, British or Irish visa. Those people will have jumped through various official hoops to get such a visa, so it is as if Turkey has expatriated its consular processes and doesn't need to closely vet such applicants. The rules vary - for some there is an age restriction, or even a requirement to arrive on Turkish Airlines. These additional countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkino Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe. ====Visa on arrival==== You can also get your visa on arrival at a Turkish airport, generally for $10-20 USD beyond what you would have paid for a e-Visa. Due to the way that Visas on arrival are priced, it is possible that the visa on arrival may cost less than an e-Visa if you pay in a currency other than US Dollars. For example, a visa on arrival for a Canadian citizen is $60 USD, but if you pay in Euro banknotes, it would cost $53 USD (as of June 2022 pricing and foreign exchange rates). The Visa on arrival is not a formal printed visa but stamps applied within your passport. The same conditions as for the e-visa apply. However, you may have to face down airline gate agents saying you cannot check-in without a visa when leaving for Turkey from another country. Use a bank card in the airport machines to avoid grief over acceptable bank notes. ===By plane=== Turkey's chief international gateway by air is '''Istanbul Airport''' ({{IATA|IST}}), opened in Oct 2018. This has excellent global connections, as the flag-carrier Turkish Airlines is vying with the Gulf carriers to capture traffic between Europe and the Middle- and Far-East; it also serves all major Turkish cities. It is 40 km northwest of downtown, reach the city by bus. The former main airport '''Atatürk closed in April 2019'''. Beware out-of-date road signage & maps, and crooked taxi drivers who may try to take you to what is now a demolition site. Another gateway is Istanbul's second airport, '''[http://www.sgairport.com/homepage Sabiha Gökçen Airport]''' ({{IATA|SAW}}), 50 km east of central Istanbul on the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian side]]. It is particularly used by budget airlines such as [http://www.flypgs.com Pegasus]. The flight connections are not as extensive as Istanbul's, but they include the main Turkish cities, Ercan in Northern Cyprus, and several Gulf States. This airport is also convenient for Pendik railway station, for fast trains to Eskişehir, Ankara and Konya. There are shuttle buses to the airport from Taksim square. Beach resorts such as '''[[Antalya]], Bodrum''' and '''Dalaman''' have direct package-tour flights from Europe, including from minor and secondary airports. You may be able to book these as flight-only. There are occasional summer international flights direct to other Turkish cities such as Ankara, Adana and Izmir. But normally, reaching these means changing planes in Istanbul and clearing immigration, security and customs there. You need to allow the best part of two hours for this. Ask at your departure airport whether your bags are being checked through to your destination, or whether you need to pick them up in Istanbul. ===By train=== [[File:Train Istanbul Téhéran au Kurdistan.jpg|thumb|300px|The train from Ankara to Lake Van heading through the mountains of Eastern Turkey]] From Western Europe to Turkey by train, the route goes through Budapest then overnight from either Bucharest or Sofia to Istanbul. A sleeper train departs Sofia around 21:00 nightly, running via Plovdiv, Kapikule on the border, and Edirne, to terminate at Halkali at 07:40. TCDD run a connecting bus between Halkali and Sirkeci downtown, otherwise change to the frequent Marmaray cross-city train to reach central Istanbul. From June to Sept another sleeper, the Bosphor Express, departs Bucharest at 12:45, running via Ruse to Kapikule. Here it is coupled to the train from Sofia, and all passengers have to get out for border procedures, before continuing to Halkali. The westbound train leaves Halkali at 21:40 to reach Sofia by 09:00 and Bucharest by 19:00 next day. From October to May the through-train from Bucharest doesn't run, so you change trains at Ruse then again at Kapikule, with a similar timetable. Trains from further west (i.e. Budapest and Belgrade) don't connect with the trains to Turkey, so you need to spend a night in either Sofia or Bucharest. Second class single fares are about €20 from Sofia, €40 from Bucharest, plus couchette supplement of €10. The standard of accommodation aboard is similar to the Turkish domestic slow trains. [https://www.optimatours.de/ Optima Express] runs a '''car-train''' between [[Villach]] in [[Austria]] and Edirne about twice a week April-November, taking 33 hours. Departure days vary. This train enables motorists to avoid the tricky, tiring roads through the Balkans; however it is also open for passengers without cars. Optima don't offer tickets from intermediate stations such as Zagreb. In June 2019, another train ran daytime between Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Edirne. It was meant to be a permanent service, but lasted for just one weekend then they cancelled! It is not known if it will ever resume - it created a useful extra route between Bulgaria and Turkey, avoiding arrival / departure in the small hours. '''The Budapest-Belgrade line is closed until 2022''' for engineering works, and Belgrade-Sofia through-trains may not run in 2021, so it's better to reach Turkey via Bucharest. {{infobox|It's murder on that Orient Express|The [[Orient Express]] ran from 1883 between Paris and Constantinople, initially by multiple trains and ferries, with the first through-service in 1889. From the outset it used several routes, so Bucharest and Sofia can both claim to be on the original route. This is the train that famously got stuck in a blizzard near [[Çerkezköy]] for six days in 1929. Agatha Christie wasn't aboard that day, but in 1931 she suffered a 24-hour delay, giving her too much time to plot foul motives and deeds for the characters of her next novel. The full Orient Express ran to 1977 then was curtailed to Bucharest then to Budapest then to Vienna, and ran for the last time in 2007. Private [[tourist train]]s continue to use the name, best known being the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, which once or twice a year goes all the way to Istanbul. The name also lives on in a restaurant at Sirkeci.}} The new railway between Turkey and Georgia only carries freight, but passenger trains between Ankara, Kars, Tbilisi and Baku are expected to start after post-Covid normalization. Trains to Iran run once a week. From Istanbul you need to travel to Ankara on Saturday to be sure of catching the Sunday train to Tatvan. From there you cross the lake to Van, then join the Monday overnight train to Tabriz and Tehran. So that is three days in all. This service used to be called the "Trans-Asia Express" but they don't use that name now. Don't count on receiving a visa on arrival on the rail border crossings — see the section on visas [[#Entry requirements|above]]. There are no cross-border trains to any other country. For Greece, travel to Sofia then change for Thessaloniki. There is no foreseeable prospect of services to Armenia, Iraq, Syria, or the Azerbaijan exclave of Nakhchivan. ===By car=== From [[Central Europe]], getting to Turkey is not too difficult. In any case you'll need your International Insurance Card (Green Card). Pay attention to "TR" not being cancelled and be sure your insurance is valid for the Asian part of Turkey, too. Otherwise you will have to buy Turkish car insurance separately. In any case, Turkish customs will make an entry into your passport stating when the car (and thus you) have to leave Turkey again. A [[Carnet de Passage|carnet de passage]] is not necessary unless you intend to move on to [[Iran]], which requires you to have one. Foreign driver's licences are valid for up to 6 months beyond the date of entry. The regulations aren't entirely clear on the validity of licences from ''which'' countries, but it's safe to assume those issued by the parties to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (most of the European countries and many others elsewhere; check the list at the end of [https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ssss-surucu-belgesi this official webpage]) are acceptable, at the very least. If unsure, obtain an international driving permit before setting out. Major roads [[Driving in Europe|from '''Europe''']] are: * '''E80''' enters Turkey at Kapıkule border gate (west of [[Edirne]], east of [[Svilengrad]]) from [[Bulgaria]] * '''E87''' enters Turkey at Dereköy border gate (north of [[Kırklareli]], south of [[Malko Tarnovo]]) from Bulgaria * '''E90''' enters Turkey at İpsala border gate (west of [[Keşan]], east of [[Alexandroupolis]]) from [[Greece]] And see "By train" above for the '''car-train''' between Villach in Austria and Edirne. The former EuroTurk car-train from Bonn no longer runs. Major roads from the '''Middle East''' enter Turkey at numerous border gates around [[Antakya]] (Antioch), from [[Syria]]n cities such as [[Aleppo]] and [[Latakia]], Habur border gate (south of [[Silopi]], north of [[Zakho]]) from [[Iraq]], and Gürbulak/Bazergan border gate (east of [[Doğubayazıt]], west of [[Maku]]) from [[Iran]]. Major roads from the '''Caucasus''' enter Turkey at [[Sarpi|Sarp/Sarpi]] border gate (south of [[Batumi]]) and Türkgözü border gate (north of [[Ardahan]], south of [[Akhaltsikhe]]) from [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]. Since 1993, the border with [[Armenia]] has been closed, thus it's impossible to cross into Turkey through Armenia. Various smaller border posts with nearly all of the neighbouring countries also exist; they might be closed at night, or have connecting roads not in an as good condition as those listed above. During holidays these border gates, particularly those linking to the European countries, may be extremely congested at times. Especially during the summer many Turks who live in Germany drive back home and this creates huge lines at the border. === By bus=== ====Europe==== From [[Bucharest]] there is a daily bus to Istanbul at 16:00 for RON125. There are also several daily buses from [[Constanta]], [[Romania]] and from [[Sofia]], [[Bulgaria]] and from there you can get connections to the major cities of Europe. Another possibility is the bus from [[Athens]] in [[Greece]] via [[Thessaloniki]]. You may also find smaller bus companies offering connections to other countries in the Balkans. A couple of Turkish bus companies operate buses between Sofia and Istanbul. These buses typically stop at various cities along the way. A direct bus service connects [[Odessa]], [[Ukraine]] with [[Istanbul]] once a week for 1,000&nbsp;грн (about €40) (2015). ====Georgia==== There are several border points between Turkey and [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], in particular in [[Batumi]] and [[Tbilisi]]. You may have to change at the border, but should be able to find direct buses from Istanbul to Batumi, Tbilisi and Baku in Azerbaijan. ====Iraq==== Bus companies also connect [[Erbil]] to the Turkish cities of [[Diyarbakır]] (10–15 hours) and [[Istanbul]] (36–48 hours). The list of companies here is incomplete; there are at least two other Turkish companies running buses from Erbil to cities in Turkey - look around for flyers on Iskan Road in Erbil. Arrival time depends on border formalities. *'''Cizre Nuh''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;340&#x20;47&#x20;73 0750 340 47 73]) runs everyday at 15:30 from the New City Mall, 60m Road to Istanbul ($100) via Silopi ($40) Diyarbakır and other cities in between. Tickets can be bought at the New City Mall, Flyaway on Barzani Namir and at a phone shop on Shekhi Choly close to the Bazaar. *'''Can Diyarbakir''' (Tel Erbil: [tel:0750&#x20;895&#x20;62&#x20;17-18-19 0750 895 62 17-18-19]) leaves daily from Family Mall on 100mt Road to Istanbul via [[Ankara]], Diyarbakır and other cities in between. *'''Best Van''' runs from Ainkawa Road in Erbil to Istanbul via [[Adana]], [[Aksaray]], Ankara (departure at 14:00) and Diyarbakır (departure at 16:00, via [[Hasankeyf]] and [[Batman]]). The bus back from Diyarbakır to Erbil departs at 11:00. ====Iran==== There is a direct bus to [[Istanbul]] from [[Teheran]] in [[Iran]] which takes approx 48hr and costs USD$35 for a one-way ticket between Istanbul or Ankara and Tehran. *[[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]] This Turkey/Iran border crossing is easily (and quickly) done by public transport. Take a bus to [[Bazerghan]] and a shared taxi to the border (US$2-3). Cross the border stretch per pedes and catch a frequent minibus (~5 TL, 15 minutes) to [[Dogubeyazit]]. Check the security situation in the region, due to the unsolved PKK conflict. *There are also buses from [[Van]] to [[Urmia]] crossing the Turkey/Iran border at Esendere/Sero. The buses cost ~€13 and it takes more than 6 hr to finish the 300 km path. This is because of the poor roads, harsh snowy conditions during the winter and also many military checkpoints because of security reasons concerning the PKK. This southern route is less frequent than the northern [[Dogubeyazit]]/[[Bazerghan]], as it is much slower but therefore a scenic mountainous route. Make sure you get a clear idea about exchange rates if you want to change Turkish lira or rial as the official bank at the border does not exchange these currencies and you have to deal with the plentiful black market. ====Syria==== If you're sure you want to go . . . assume it'll be a change of bus at the border. The through-buses for Damascus and Beirut haven't run for years. ===By boat=== '''To Istanbul''' there are [http://www.ukrferry.com Black Sea ferries] several times a week from Chornomorske, the main port for '''[[Odessa]]''' in Ukraine. They run all year and take vehicles. In bygone years ferries sailed between Istanbul and other Black Sea ports, and elsewhere in the Med, but they no longer do so. Cruise ships usually dock on Istanbul's European side, around Karaköy / Galataport close to the historic centre. These ships are on cruise itineraries, check with the operator whether a point-to-point journey ending in Istanbul is possible. Several Greek islands lie close to the Turkish '''Aegean coast''' and are linked by hydrofoil fast ferries, and also have westward ferries that ultimately reach Piraeus the port for Athens. Routes (some seasonal) include Bodrum-Kos, Çeşme-Chios, Datça-Rhodes & Symi, Kuşadası-Samos and Marmaris-Rhodes. From July 2019 a direct ferry sails between Turkey and '''mainland Greece''', run by [https://aegeanseaways.com Aegean Seaways] {{dead link|December 2020}}. This sails overnight M W F from Lavrion near [[Athens]] at 22:00 to reach [[Çeşme]] near [[Izmir]] in Turkey at 06:00, sailing back from Çeşme Tu Th Sa at 22:00 overnight. On Sunday the ferry sails from Lavrion at 11:00 to reach Çeşme at 19:00, then sails back near midnight to return to Lavrion at 08:00. It is intended to run this service year-round. There are ferry connections from Kyrenia in '''[[Northern Cyprus]]''' to [[Tasucu|Taşucu]], Mersin (near [[Adana]]) and [[Alanya]]. A year-round truckers ferry goes to Taşucu, while seasonal fast ferries depart to both Taşucu and Mersin. ==Get around== {{COVID-19 box|The requirement to have an [https://hayatevesigar.saglik.gov.tr/hes-eng.html HES Code] for COVID-19 tracking purposes for inter-city travel was repealed in March 2022.|lastedit=2022-06-16}} {{infobox|Camels|Despite the stereotype, camels are not native to Turkey, nor are they present in significant numbers. Most camels in the country serve the sole purpose of being tourist photo props, adorned with flowers and all kinds of ornaments. There are very few actually working camels, mostly lending their assistance to the even fewer ''Yörük'' nomads during their seasonal migrations through the Taurus Mountains flanking the southern coast. However, this wasn't always necessarily so. Countless camel trains once roamed the trade routes across the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman lands]] from the Arabian deserts and the eastern frontier well into Europe. Their legacy lives on in the popularity of camel wrestling in the towns near the Aegean coast, and perhaps among other locations in the name of a particularly steep climb on the approach to Istanbul, near Büyükçekmece in the [[Istanbul/Western Suburbs|western outskirts]] of the city — the ''Devebağırtan'', "where the camel screams". While the caravan trail has long been replaced by a roaring highway, the vehicles equipped with every modern appliance still have to remarkably gear down on the ascent.}} ===By plane=== By European standards, Turkey is a huge country, with mountains impeding the highways and railways, so domestic air travel is well-developed. Especially on routes to Istanbul it's also very competitive, with [http://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines], and low-cost companies Anadolujet (part of Turkish Airlines), [http://www.flypgs.com/EN/ Pegasus Airlines] and [http://www.sunexpress.com/ Sunexpress Airlines] fighting for your custom. They operate flights from Izmir and Antalya regions to the Eastern and Black Sea regions. There are flights between Istanbul and Ankara hourly; Izmir and Adana have several flights a day to Istanbul (both IST and SAW) and Ankara, and every city has at least a daily flight. Regional airports usually have a connecting ''Havaş'' bus to the city centre, which will wait, within reason, for incoming flights. Buses and minibuses also fan out from the airports to other nearby towns. ===By bus=== [[File:AŞTİ üst kattan.JPG|thumb|Ankara Central bus terminal]] Turkey has a very good long-distance bus network with air-conditioned buses, reserved seats and generally good-quality service, at least with the major operators. There are now quite a number of companies providing more comfortable buses with 2 + 1 seats per row. Standard buses, however, have seats narrower than those of economy class on aircraft. Buses are often crowded and smoking is prohibited. Go to the Otogar (bus station) in any of the major cities and you can find a bus to almost any destination departing within half an hour, or a couple of hours at the most. Buses are staffed by drivers and a number of assistants. During the ride you will be offered free drinks, a bite or two, and stops will be made every 2½ hr or so at well-stocked road restaurants. The further east you travel, the less frequent buses will be, but even places as far as Dogubeyazit or Van will have regular services to many places hundreds of kilometres away. Only the smallest towns do not have a bus straight to Istanbul or Izmir at least once every two days. The four biggest bus companies are: * [http://www.metroturizm.com.tr Metro Bus] * [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr Pamukkale] * [https://www.ulusoy.com.tr Ulusoy] * [http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr Kamil Koç] Although, even the smallest company can nowadays be booked via a streamlined website of that bus company. All of them demand a Turkish phone number, but you might just fill in a fake one starting with "539" or so. But the email address should work, to get the ticket. All companies accept foreign passengers and passports. In high season it might make sense to book ahead&mdash;just check out the situation a couple of days ahead online. You can also use websites that accumulate all the connections, like [https://www.obilet.com obilet] or [https://www.busbud.com/ busbud]&mdash;check both, they have different companies. Buses are reliable and will pick you up&mdash;remember Istanbul has at least 3 bus stations. Otherwise, '''bus tickets''' can also be bought inside of bus terminals. Often checking out several ticket booths will give you a better price, since some specialize on certain bus companies and others do not. Be careful, scammers will be waiting for you in and before bus stations, and some may assist you in buying a ticket to a bus that won't depart in the next two hours. Sometimes there simply is no other bus, but on other occasions you will be sitting there while other buses with the same destination start well ahead. If you have some time to spare: check the departure (and arrival) times of other companies, that may save you time overall. Still, if you indicate you really want to leave ''now'' (use phrases like "hemen" or "şimdi", or "acelem var" - I am in a hurry ), people will realize you are in hurry, and off you go on the next bus departing for your destination. If you have several operators to choose from, ask for the number of seats in the buses you compare. Roughly, a larger capacity implies a greater comfort (all bus-seats have approximately the same leg-room, but larger 48-seat buses are certainly more comfortable than a 15-seat Dolmuş, which may be considered a 'bus' by the company selling the seat). Also, the bus company with the largest sign is usually the one with the most buses and routes. If possible, ask other travellers you meet about their experiences with different operators: even big operators have different standards of service, and even with the same operator the standards may vary from region to region. Don't be surprised if halfway to some strange and far-off destination you are asked out of the bus (your luggage will often be already standing next to it) and transferred to another. The other bus will "buy" you, and will bring you to the destination. This may even happen for 'direct' or 'non-stop' tickets. Sometimes long-haul bus lines will leave you stranded on some ring-road around a city, rather than bringing you to the center. That can be annoying. Inquire ahead (and hope they don't lie). On the other hand, many companies will have "servis aracı" or service vehicles to the center, when the Otogar is on the periphery of a city, as they nowadays often are. In some cities these service vehicles are used by many companies combined, and a fleet of them, to different parts of the metropolis, will be waiting. The company may also choose to combine the passengers of multiple buses; meaning that you may have to wait until another bus or two arrives before departing. Keep your ticket ready as proof you were on a bus (though most of these services are run on good faith). In some cities (including Ankara, excluding Istanbul), the municipality have prohibited the use of service buses due to their effect on traffic. In that case, you might have to take a public bus or metro to get to your destination. One should probably avoid using taxis (at least departing from the Otogar) since they usually tend to abuse their monopolistic position by refusing to go to closer destinations, behaving rudely towards the passenger, charging on the night tariff, etc. If you have to take a taxi, it is usually suggested that you do it from outside the bus terminal. Seating within buses is partly directed by the "koltuk numarası" or seat number on your ticket, partly by the ritualistic seating of women next to women, couples together and so forth. So don't be too annoyed if you are required to give up your seat. In general, as a foreigner, you will have the better seat much of the time. It is often easiest to take a seat in the back, whatever the number of your koltuk, and not be bothered for much of the ride. This is particularly true if you travel alone, and want to keep it that way, even though the last row may be reserved for the driver-off-duty, who wants to sleep. And remember: many buses pick up short-track fare along the ride, and park them in the last two or three rows. The back of the bus may be more noisy than the front, since that is where the engine is located. If you have a bicycle it will be transported free of extra charge. In most buses it fits in the luggage area of the bus. Make sure you have the tools to fold your bike as small as possible (height matters most) '''Fez Bus'''. This is another alternative, a Hop on hop off travel network that links [[Istanbul]] to the most popular tourist destinations in western Turkey, and a few other destinations. The buses runs hostel to hostel and have an English speaking tour leader on board. The pass can be purchased for a few days or all summer. Departures are every other day. More expensive than local buses, but could be far less hassle, and offers a different experience. The main office in Istanbul is in Sultanahmet next to the Orient Youth Hostel on Yeni Akbiyik Cd. [http://www.feztravel.com/] ===By train=== [[File:HT80101.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''yüksek hızlı tren'' speeds across Anatolia]] Mainline train services in Turkey fall into three categories: i) very fast and modern; ii) slow and scenic; and iii) suspended long-term for rebuilding or for other reasons. The train operator is TCDD, Turkish Republic State Railways, visit their [http://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/ website] for timetables, fares and reservations. The trains are inexpensive, but trains often sell out. See below for how to buy tickets. Most cities in Turkey have a rail connection of some sort, but not the Mediterranean and Aegean holiday resorts, which have been built from the late 20th century and are hemmed in by mountains. ([[Kuşadası]] is the exception, being close to Selçuk on the line between Izmir and [[Pamukkale]].) For some destinations, connecting buses meet the trains, eg at Eskişehir for [[Bursa]], and at Konya for [[Antalya]] and [[Alanya]]. The main cities also have metro and suburban lines, described on those cities’ pages. The very fast, modern trains are called '''YHT: ''yüksek hızlı tren''.''' These serve [[Istanbul]], [[Eskişehir]], [[Ankara]], [[Konya]] and [[Karaman]]. They are clean, comfortable and modern; fares are low and reservations are compulsory. They run on new, dedicated track at up to 300 km/h so they keep to time. Thus, from Istanbul it’s under 5 hours to Ankara (8 per day, standard single about €20), and likewise 5 hours to Konya (3 per day). Because journey times are short, YHT trains only run daytime, and have only snack-catering. On-train announcements in English forbid “smoking, alcohol, smelly food and peanuts.” The smoke-free and alcohol-free rules are enforced, it’s unclear how zealous they are about peanuts. Between the cities, YHTs make a few momentary intermediate stops. The only one likely to be relevant to visitors is Eryaman, as an interchange with the Ankara suburban system. The YHT network is gradually extending: routes under construction are from Ankara towards Kars, from Karaman towards Adana, and from Istanbul towards Edirne. The long-term strategy is to create a high-speed, high-capacity passenger and freight route from Edirne on the western border through to Kars in the east. But where the YHT services terminate, the line closures and disruptions immediately begin, as Turkey’s Ottoman-era railways are upgraded for the 21st century. The main closures (as at 2021) are from Adana east to Gaziantep, and between Izmir and Bandirma (for the Istanbul ferry). '''Conventional trains''' are slow and scenic, with the emphasis on slow: most run overnight, with journeys from Ankara to eastern cities taking 24 hours. They are infrequent, at best daily, sometimes only one or two per week. The typical train set includes a sleeping car (''yataklı vagon''), a couchette car (''kuşetli''), and three open saloons (layout is single row-aisle-double row), plus a buffet that may or may not have any food and may or may not honour your payment card, so plan on bringing cash and your own food. How clean and comfortable the trains are depends on how busy: at quiet times they are fine, but when crowded they soon become filthy. (Always carry your own toilet-roll and hand-wipes.) They are difficult for anyone with impaired mobility to use, and station re-building makes access worse. Nominally these trains are non-smoking, but there’s often a smell of tobacco smoke aboard. They are diesel-hauled and run on single track: on straight level sections they can rattle along at 100 km/h, but in the mountains they plod up steep gradients and round tight bends. So they generally start on time but become delayed along the route — often for several hours on long-haul routes; settle on a relaxed schedule for the successive steps of your trip. '''Tourist trains''' operated by TCDD run several long-distance routes, e.g. Ankara to Kars. These cost about twice the normal fare; they make a few 2-3 hour stops for tourist excursions, so the total running time is a little longer. You're tied to the tourist itinerary without flexibility of stopover. The accommodation is the same as on conventional trains: indeed the rolling stock has been provided by pulling sleeping cars off the conventional trains, so the travel experience on these has been degraded. A private tourist train is '''Cappadocia Express''', expected to launch in 2022: it will run overnight from Istanbul to Kayseri in luxury sleeping cars then bus tourists to Cappadocia National Park. It's aimed at the Japanese market but anyone will be able to book. Details are not yet announced but you can expect a hefty price. '''Buying tickets:''' Reservations are essential for YHT trains and recommended for other mainline services. YHT and standard mainline (''anahat'') trains are best booked via the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr TCDD website]. International trains (''uluslararası'') can be booked by other methods (below) but not via the website; and regional (''bölgesel'') trains are not bookable. TCDD replacement buses are considered trains, and bookable (or not) on the same basis. Consult the timetable first, for the latest on timings and disruptions, but beware that timetable and reservations system sometimes give different days of running for some services, for no discernable reason. The timetable only lists the main stations, where the train waits for about ten minutes, and you'll just have time to dash to the station kiosk and replenish your food supplies. The trains also stop momentarily at many little wayside halts, where sometimes food vendors will hop on. Then to buy your ticket, move to the [https://ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr reservation system], but this only opens 15 to 30 days in advance – look further ahead and it will seem like there aren’t any trains. Pick your preferred train service and seat or berth, whereupon the system will display the price and give you the choice of immediate purchase, or of holding the option for a few days. Immediately note your confirmation number, and print your ticket at home whenever convenient: it doesn’t need validating at the station. It’s unclear whether a soft ticket on your phone is acceptable without validation. The '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Inter Rail|Inter Rail Global Pass]]''' and '''[[Rail_travel_in_Europe#Balkan Flexipass|Balkan Flexipass]]''' are valid for all trains within Turkey and the trains to & from Europe, but you may still need a seat reservation. TCDD also offer discounts for those under 26 (''genç bilet'', whether or not you’re a student) and for those over 60 (''yaşlı bilet''). Check their website for other discount offers, but usually these are aimed at commuters and others making multiple repeat journeys. Tickets can also be bought from the stations (either at the counter, or from self-service kiosks), from travel agents, or from PTT post offices. The main stations (including Sirkeci) accept credit cards and can book you onto any bookable train, but they’re unlikely to accept non-Turkish cash. (And nowadays you may struggle to find a money-changer, as they’re replaced by ATMs.) Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer, on Fridays and Sundays, and around public holidays and religious festivals. Of course you may be able to get a reservation for immediate departure, and the non-YHT trains usually have non-bookable seats, and a scrummage on the platform to claim them. Bear in mind that the main stations may involve a queue for security just to get into the station hall, then another queue for tickets, then a further queue for security and document-check to get onto the platform. You can’t just rock up and jump on. ===By car=== [[File:Fatih_Sultan_Mehmet_Bridge_panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, a part of the Turkish motorway system, spans over the Bosphorus in [[Istanbul]], and connects Europe and Asia.]] Like all of its neighbours, except [[Cyprus]] off its southern coast, '''driving is on the right side''' of the road in Turkey. Driving in Turkey is usually a '''tense experience'''. The local drivers are often badly trained and sometimes reckless, particularly near and within the larger cities and in the [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeast]]. However, the road manners are not entirely different than in the Balkans or parts of Mediterranean Europe, and are a whole lot easier to negotiate than in, say, [[South Asia]]. Regardless, '''never''' assume the next driver will stick to any rules you would expect, e.g. flash when they are about to change the lane or turn, or give way when they really should. So, always drive defensively. Having received generous funding from the government in the first two decades of the 2000s, most '''highways''' in the country are of '''quite good quality''', often dual carriageways with wide alignments and hard shoulders. Also smaller roads can be expected to be free of pot holes. Hence, driving at night is not an issue like in many eastern European countries where corruption prevents proper road quality. It is illegal to use a '''mobile phone while driving'''. Maximum permitted '''amount of alcohol''' in blood for drivers is 0.05 mg per ml (0.05%), similar to most European countries. A pint of beer enjoyed right before driving might get your licence temporarily confiscated in case of police checks. A 2019 law has made '''smoking inside a car''' by any of the occupants a fineable offence, but enforcement is sporadic. The use of '''seat belts''' both at the front and back line is obligatory, but, although failing to use one carries a penalty, this is not always adhered to by locals, including the drivers themselves. Unless stated otherwise, the '''speed limit''' for automobiles is 50 km/h and 70 km/h on single and dual carriageways, respectively, within inhabited locations, 90 km/h and 110 km/h on single and dual carriageways elsewhere, and 130 km/h on motorways, except O-5, O-6, O-7, O-21 (Ankara–Niğde section), and O-33, where it is 140 km/h. '''Speed traps''', both stationary and mobile concealed within police cars, are common, particularly in the northwest. By law, they are always indicated within the last kilometre or so, but these signs are sometimes tiny and easy to miss. Watch out for speed bumps as they might not always be indicated, especially around cities. Also, pay attention to one way lanes or prohibited road access—Turkey uses '''traffic spikes''' which block a certain direction. It's best to refrain from pulling up in signposted '''no parking zones'''. Not that the fines are very hefty, but towing is possible. In case that happens, expect little official information to whereabouts of your car, and be ready for a lot of searching in dismal parking lots, usually out in the suburbs. Since the refugee crisis started in 2015, and the coup attempt in 2016, any significant Turkish city has '''checkpoints''' on the approaching highways, where cars may be indiscriminately stopped for document checks (IDs, driver licenses, car registration & insurance); these might be accompanied by sobriety checks especially during weekend nights. Getting stopped by law enforcement every so often apparently without any wrongdoing can be off-putting but is the general procedure. Turkish '''road signs''' are almost identical to the ones used in Europe, and differences are often insignificant. The place names written on green background lead to motorways (which you should pay a toll, unless it is a ring road around or within a city); on blue background means other highways; on white background means rural roads (or a road inside a city under the responsibility of city councils); and on brown background indicates the road leads to a place of tourist interest, such as an ancient site (these signs used to be on yellow background previously, so still there is a chance of unreplaced yellow signs existing here and there). These signs are sometimes not standardized. '''Roundabouts''' as understood internationally have started to appear in the latter half of the 2010s or so. As such, most Turkish drivers are yet to have a grasp of how to use them (with the glaring exception of those in [[Muğla]]), despite the (often huge) signs reminding them of the basic "give way to those already within" rule, and act on assumptions on which approach should have priority — ''always'' proceed with caution. Most intercity highways avoid city centres by circling around them. If you'd like to drive into the centre for shopping, dining, and the like, follow the signposts saying ''Şehir Merkezi'', which are usually on white background, and are accompanied by no further translations though you can still spot some old signs saying "Centrum" besides ''Şehir Merkezi''. City centres typically have two or more entrances/exits from the '''ringroads''' that surround them. As Turkey uses the '''[[Metric and Imperial equivalents|metric system]]''', all distances on the signboards are in kilometres, unless otherwise stated (such as metres, but never in miles). [[Winter driving|In winter]], it's not uncommon that many roads, including the major motorways near the sea level, are subject to '''closures due to heavy snow''', which may take hours to clear – or days, particularly in the east. See also the [[#Driving and road safety]] section below. ====Motorways==== [[File:Motorway_Map_of_Turkey_(revised).png|thumb|400px|Map of the Turkish motorways: those marked in red are in use, the others are in construction or planning phases]] There are no fees to use the highways except intercity motorways (''otoyol''). While Turkish highways vary widely in quality and size, the toll motorways mostly have three or four lanes and are very smooth and fast. Motorways are explicitly signed with distinct green signs and given road numbers prefixed with the letter '''O'''. The motorway network consists of the routes stretching out to the west, south and east from [[Istanbul]] (respectively towards [[Edirne]], [[Izmir]] via [[Bursa]], and all the way to [[Urfa]] in [[Southeastern Anatolia]] via [[Ankara]] and [[Adana]]), and an isolated stretch in [[Eastern Thrace]], crossing the Straits of Dardanelles by the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, to the east of [[Çanakkale]]. There are also mini-networks connected to the main one in [[Central Aegean]], fanning out of Izmir, and in Eastern [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean]] around Adana. Most motorways no longer have toll booths (two exceptions are the third bridge crossing the Bosphorus north of Istanbul and the bridge and motorway across the Gulf of İzmit to the direction of Bursa and Izmir, where you can still pay in cash) and instead have lanes automatically scanning the windowpane for the RFID stickers (''HGS'') while accessing and again exiting the motorway. They are easy to use and allow you to install as much liras as you need. To buy an HGS sticker, look for the service buildings at the major toll stations. They are also available in postoffices. ''KGS'' and ''OGS'', systems respectively using prepaid cards and tags, have been phased out. In addition to the distance driven, motorway fees also depend on the type of your vehicle. Edirne&ndash;Istanbul motorway&mdash;about 225&nbsp;km and the main entry point to Istanbul from [[Europe]]&mdash;costs 23.25 TL for a car (2022), for example. The newest additions to the network, such as the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Osman Gazi Bridge (crossing the Bosphorus and the Gulf of İzmit, respectively) tend to be much more expensive per km. Check the up-to-date rates from the [https://www.kgm.gov.tr/Sayfalar/KGM/SiteEng/Root/Tolls.aspx website] of the General Directorate of Highways. ====Fuel and charging ==== [[File:Giresun - Şebinkarahisar Yolu.JPG|thumb|300px|You are better off keeping your tank full if you are driving on a road like this one, heading south towards [[Eastern Anatolia]] from [[Giresun]]]] Long among the countries with the most expensive fuel prices, the sharp drop of Turkish lira in late 2021 means fossil fuel in Turkey, hovering around 23 TL (about €1.26 or US$ 1.28) per litre as of late Jul 2022, is relatively cheaper now. LPG is even somewhat less damaging to your wallet. Petrol stations (''benzin istasyonu'') are frequent along the highways; most are open round the clock and accept credit cards (swipe machines are always in the service building, so you will have to get out of the car if that's the preferred payment method). Self-service is practically nonexistent. Almost all stations offer unleaded gasoline (''kurşunsuz benzin''), diesel (''dizel'' or ''motorin''), and LPG (liquid petroleum gas, ''LPG'' or ''otogaz''). However the rare fuel stations in remote villages often only have diesel, which is used for running agricultural machinery. So keep your gas tank topped up if you are going to stray away from the main roads. Also the petrol stations along the toll motorways are rarer than the other highways, usually only about every 40-50km or even further apart at places (the distance to the next station is usually indicated at the associated signage), so don't get too low on these roads either. Biofuels are very hard to come by for the casual driver. As of 2022 there are few electric vehicle charging stations, although covering the main intercity routes without running out of range, especially if you don't stray too far into the east, seems possible. [https://esarj.com/en/ Eşarj], [https://zes.net/en ZES], [https://www.voltrun.com/en/ Voltrun], and [http://www.dmaoto.com/en/ DMA] maintain relatively wide networks of charging stations; see their websites for the associated maps. Fuel stations will have free toilets and sometimes free çay. ====Repair shops==== In all cities and towns, there are repair shops, usually clustered together in complexes devoted to auto-repairing (rather incorrectly called ''sanayi sitesi'' or ''oto sanayi sitesi'' in Turkish, which means "industrial zone" and "auto-industrial zone" respectively), which are in the outskirts of the cities. The shops are specialized in parts of the vehicle (e.g., engine, electrical system or bodywork) and the level of skill in solving the problem varies, but the service is often quick. In cities and major towns, there are also big 3S businesses (sales, service, spare parts). These are more corporate than ''sanayi sitesi'' and are called ''oto plaza'', but may entail getting lined up in a queue, which may take days to process. ====Renting a car==== You may rent a car to get around Turkey from an international or local car rental agent. The main airports all have car rental desks. It is a good idea to rent a car locally to explore the region for a couple of days. However, doing all the kilometers of Turkey in a rental, can be exhausting and also expensive if you rent at one place and give it back at another one. Instead of wasting money on the common big car rental companies, '''local rental companies''' can be trusted and found through Google Maps. Contact them via WhatsApp. They will speak sufficient English to get the deal done. It is important to rely on their online rating and reviews (at Google Maps) to make sure to avoid the bad sheep, they will not want to jeopardise a good rating. Sometimes they will not even demand a deposit for their rental. However, make sure to understand whether the is a mileage limit, cleaning necessity or restriction on any roads. Contracts will usually be in Turkish with local companies. ===By dolmuş/minibus=== The ''minibüs'' is a small bus (sometimes a car) that will ride near-fixed routes. The ride may be from the periphery of a major city to the centre or within a city, but may also take three to four hours from one city to the next, when demand along the route is not sufficient to justify large buses. They sometimes make a detour to bring some old folks home or collect some extra heavy luggage. All during the journey people will get in and out (shout ''inecek var'' — “someone to get off” — to have it stop if you’re in). The driver tends to be named ''kaptan'' ("captain"), and some behave accordingly. The fare is collected all through the ride. In some, by a specially appointed passenger who will get a reduction, in others by a steward, who may get off halfway down the journey to pick up a dolmuş of the same company heading back, but mostly by the driver. If the driver collects, people hand money on from the back rows to the front, getting change back by the same route. On some stretches tickets are sold in advance, and things can get complicated if some of the passengers bought a ticket and others just sat inside waiting, for maybe half an hour, but without a ticket. The concept of ''dolmuş'' in Istanbul is different than the rest of Turkey. The vehicles are different and they take a maximum of 7 sitting passengers, with no standing. They do not tend to take passengers along the way, they depart immediately when they are full, and many of them operate 24 hours a day. The name derives from ''dolmak'', the verb for “to fill”, as they usually depart only when they are full, though they sometimes start at fixed hours, whatever the number. ===By boat=== [[File:Canakkale ferry.JPG|thumb|300px|Car ferry crossing the Straits of Dardanelles between [[Çanakkale]] and [[Eceabat]]]] '''Fast ferries''' (''hızlı feribot'') are fast (50-60km/hour) catamaran-type ferryboats that connect for instance [[Istanbul]] to the other side of the Marmara Sea. They can cut travel time dramatically. Again for instance leaving from the [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Yenikapı]] jetty in Istanbul (just a bit southwest of the Blue Mosque) you can be at the [[Bursa]] ''otogar'' in two hours, with less than an hour for the actual boat ride to [[Yalova]]. Similar services are operated to connect several parts of Istanbul with the Asian side, or places farther up the Bosporus. This type of fast ferry is increasingly seen all over the country wherever there is sufficient water. All inhabited Turkish islands have at least one daily sailing to the nearest mainland city or town during summer. During winter, expect less frequent departures, and disruptions in the schedule, due to the bad weather. Perhaps one of the best cruising grounds in the world, Turkey offers thousands of years of history, culture and civilization set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. The coastline is a mixture of wide gulfs, peaceful coves, shady beaches, uninhabited islands, small villages and bustling towns. Many of these locations are still only accessible by boat. Rare in the Mediterranean, one can still find some seclusion on a private charter in Turkey. Turkey has more coastline than any other Mediterranean country. The best way to see Turkey is from your own private yacht on your own schedule. Turkey offers some of the most exquisite yachts in the world, known as gulets. ===By bicycle=== Simply put, long distance [[cycling]] in Turkey is burdensome, mainly for two reasons: most of the country's terrain is hilly, and intercity bike paths are basically non-existent, albeit with some noteworthy exceptions (such as a section of [[EuroVelo cycling routes|EuroVelo 8]] across [[Central Aegean|Izmir Province]] or the lane down from [[Iskenderun#Arsuz|Arsuz]] towards the Syrian border). That being said, many cities nowadays have cycling lanes of varying shapes, lengths and interconnectedness (often along the esplanades of the coastal cities; these were mostly built with the purpose of a leisurely ride in mind than serious transportation) and most highways built after the turn of this century or so have quite wide and well surfaced shoulders, which can double as bicycle lanes. Even so, if you have already decided to give cycling a try in your Turkey trip, always stay as much on the right side of the roads as possible, avoid night cycling out of cities or along unlit roads, do not be surprised by drivers hooting at you, and do not go on the motorway, as it is forbidden. You could better prefer rural roads with much less traffic density, but then there is the problem of freely roaming sheepdogs, which can sometimes be [[Aggressive dogs|quite dangerous]]. The signage on the rural roads is also much more erratic, turning them into a labyrinth, in which it is easy to get lost even for non-local Turkish people without a detailed map. Air can be pumped into tyres at any petrol station without charge. Bicycle repair-shops are rare in cities and often in hard-to-locate places; motorcycle repair shops can be tried alternatively (however, they are very reluctant to repair a bicycle if they are already busy with their specialization). Many towns operate bike sharing programs, but they might be hard to use without Turkish language skills, or without a Turkish mobile number. Cycling in the areas where the motorized vehicles are restricted is enjoyable, but these areas are limited in number: Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] are a prime example. Ebikes with removable batteries are manufactured and sold at reasonable prices, but check first with your airline if you plan to fly with it. As elsewhere, ebikes with non-removable batteries are strictly forbidden on all flights. ===By thumb=== "Thumb up" is the [[hitchhiking]] gesture universally understood by the Turkish drivers. Avoid using any other signal which might be understood to be indicating a danger ahead. In addition to the thumb, having a signboard with the destination name certainly helps. Waiting for a ride generally doesn't exceed half an hour, though this dramatically varies depending on the density of traffic (like elsewhere) and the region; for example, it usually takes much longer to attract a ride in [[Mediterranean Turkey]] than in the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]]. The best hitchhiking spots are the crossroads with traffic lights, where bypass roads around a city and the road coming from the center intersect. Don’t be so away from the traffic lights so drivers would be slow enough to see you, make up their minds and stop, but be sufficiently away for traffic safety. Hitchhiking along the motorways is useless; no one will be slow enough to stop, and the pedestrians are forbidden anyway. Don’t start to hitchhike until you are well clear out of the city traffic which has the tendency to spread over the suburbs, and if not in hurry, avoid hitchhiking after nightfall, especially if you are a lone female traveler. Although most drivers have little if any intentions beyond to have a word or two during their long, alone journey, always watch out and avoid sleeping. On some occasions, you may not be able to attract a ride directly to your destination, so don’t refuse anyone offering a ride, which may come across as impolite, unless they are going down only a few kilometres away and are branching off into a road different from your destination in a coming fork. You may have to change several cars even on a route barely 100 km long, in each town after town. However, because of the enormous numbers of trucks carrying goods for the foreign markets, you may also score surprisingly long-haul trips. Some drivers may ask for money (“fee”) from you. Refuse and tell them that if you had money to waste, you would be on a bus, and not standing on the side of the road fully exposed to the elements. Drivers staying in the area may point downwards (to the road surface) or towards the direction they’re driving or flash their headlights while passing, indicating that they wouldn't make a good long-haul ride. Smile and/or wave your hand to return the courtesy. ===On foot=== Trail blazing is on the rise in Turkey lately and nowadays all Turkish regions have waymarked '''[[hiking]] trails''' of various lengths and shapes. Most of them follow a theme, such as connecting to the sites of an ancient civilization, retracing the footsteps of a historical figure or chasing the treats of a specific regional cuisine. The oldest, and the most popular trail is the [[Lycian Way]], which snakes its way over the mountains backing the [[Lycia|Turquoise Coast]] in the southwest. The [http://cultureroutesinturkey.com/ website of the Culture Routes Society] maintains an up-to-date list of the major hiking trails in the country. Guided tours along some of these trails, often involving hiking the most scenic sections and homestays in the villages, are offered by local travel agencies as well as those based in major cities. Inside the cities, there are white-, or rarely yellow-painted '''pedestrian crossings''' (zebra crossing) on the main streets, which are legally pedestrian-priority spots. However, for many drivers, they are little more than ornamental drawings on the road surface, so it is better to cross the streets at the traffic lights. Still, be sure all the cars stopped, because it is not unusual to see the drivers running the first few seconds of the red light. As a safer option, on wide avenues, there are also pedestrian overpasses and underground passages available. In narrow streets during the rush hour, you can cross the street anywhere and anytime, since the traffic moves only intermittently. Also along alleys in the old districts, you need not to worry about keeping on the sidewalk (which is usually too narrow and uneven to be of use anyway); you can walk well in the middle of the street, only to step aside when a car is coming. ==Talk== {{seealso|Turkish phrasebook}} The sole official language of Turkey is [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]. Turkish is a Turkic language and its closest living relatives are other Turkic languages, which are spoken in southwestern, central and northern Asia, and to a lesser degree by significant communities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Turkish is an agglutinative language (forming words by adding suffixes to the roots), and the native speakers of the non-agglutinative ones, such as those in the Indo-European family, generally find it difficult to learn. For many centuries, Turkish was written in the Arabic script, evident in many historical texts and documents, but it has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928. This means that Turkish is now written using the same letters as English, albeit with the addition of Çç, Ğğ, Iı, İi, Öö, Şş and Üü and the exclusions of Qq, Ww and Xx. [[Kurdish phrasebook|Kurdish]] is also spoken by an estimated 7-10% of the population, particularly in the southeast and the east. Language policy towards Kurdish has varied from brutal suppression to ignoration to government-funded broadcasts, and speaking Kurdish can be seen as a political statement. Several other languages exist, like Laz in the northeast (also spoken in adjacent Georgia), and in general people living near borders will often speak the language of the other side too. For example, people in the southeast, bordering Syria, often speak Arabic. Thanks to migration, even in rural areas most villages will have at least one person who has worked in Germany and can thus speak [[German phrasebook|German]]. The same goes for other Western European languages like Dutch/Flemish or French. Several waves of immigration from the [[Balkans]] mean there is also the possibility of coming across native Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, and Albanian speakers mainly in western Turkey. English is also increasingly popular among the younger generation. The "universities" that train pupils for a job in tourism pour out thousands of youngsters who want to practice their knowledge on the tourist, with varying degrees of fluency. Language universities produce students that nowadays are pretty good at their chosen language. ==See== {{seealso|Turkish TV series tourism}} As a general rule, most museums and sites of ancient cities in Turkey are '''closed on Mondays''' (even Hagia Sophia). The Turkish government offers a '''[https://muze.gov.tr museum pass]''' for many sights and museums in Turkey for 375 TL. Check out what is included, and buy it if it makes sense for you. Numerous sights can still be seen for free though. ===Ancient ruins and architectural heritage=== [[Image:Göbekli Tepe, Urfa.jpg|thumb|Turkey’s famous Göbekli Tepe.]] At the crossroads of civilizations, all parts of Turkey are full of a mindblowing number of ancient '''ruins'''. Although [[Çatalhöyük]] and [[Urfa|Göbekli Tepe]], respectively '''the earliest settlement''' and '''the earliest temple''' ever found to the date in Turkey precede them, the '''[[Hittites]]''' were the first indigenous people that rose to found a state in Anatolia. They left the proof of their existence at the ruins of [[Bogazkale|Hattuşaş]], their capital. The Hittites spoke an Indoeuropean language (the oldest one attested in writing) and were contemporaries of the "New Kingdom" of [[Ancient Egypt]], engaged in extensive correspondence and diplomacy with the eastern Mediterranean world. The '''[[Ancient Greece|ancient Greeks]]''' and the following '''[[Roman Empire|Romans]]''' left their mark mostly in the [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] and [[Mediterranean Turkey|Mediterranean Regions]], leaving behind the marble ruins of hundreds of '''cities, temples, and monuments'''. Some such as '''[[Ephesus]]''' and many others along the Aegean are largely restored to their former glory — many of these are on the checklist of most travellers to Turkey. Some more obscure ones off the beaten path such as [[Aphrodisias]] and [[Çavdarhisar|Aizanoi]] are also well worth visiting. In the meantime, some other indigenous peoples, such as the '''Lycians''', were carving beautiful '''tombs''' for their dearly departed ones onto the rocky hillsides. Many are fairly well preserved and can be seen all around [[Lycia]]. Legendary '''[[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]''' stands out as an example of different civilizations literally living on the top of each other. While what is visible today is clearly Hellenistic, the place has its roots as Hittite ''Wilusa'', and later re-built many times over by the ancient Greeks. Perhaps the most unique "architectural" heritage in the country, some of the [[Cappadocia]]n '''cave houses and churches''' carved into "fairy chimneys" and '''underground cities''' (in a literal sense!) date back to early [[Christianity|Christians]] hiding from persecution. The successors of the Romans, the '''[[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]]''' broke new ground with more ambitious projects, culminating in grand '''Hagia Sophia''' of [[Istanbul]], built in 537 and had the distinction of being the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years. While a stray monastery or two dating back to the era can be found in almost any part of the country, most of the Byzantine heritage intact today is found in the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], especially in Istanbul, and in the area around [[Trabzon]] in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeast]], which was the domain of the Empire of Trebizond, a rump Byzantine state that survived the Fall of Constantinople for about a decade. [[File:Турция, Конья - Холм Алаеддина 03.jpg|thumb|Seljuk ruins protected by a modern roof construction in [[Konya]]]] The '''Seljuks''' found the first Turkish state in Asia Minor and built most of their monuments, which incorporate '''large majestic portals''' and heavily delicate stonework reminiscent of some landmarks in parts of [[Asia]], in the major centres of the time in [[Eastern Anatolia|Eastern]] and [[Central Anatolia]], especially in [[Konya]], their capital. The '''[[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]''', who had considered themselves as a Balkan state until their demise, built most of their landmarks in the [[Balkans]] and that region's extension within present-day Turkey, the [[Marmara (region)|Marmara Region]], just like the Byzantines, whom the Ottomans inspired to in so many ways. Most of the '''earlier Ottoman monuments''' were built in [[Bursa]], which have little Byzantine and comperatively large Seljuk influences. Later, the dynasty moved over to Europe — the major landmarks in [[Edirne]] exhibit some kind of "transitional" and fairly experimental style. However, it wasn't until the Fall of [[Istanbul|Constantinople]] that the Ottomans adopted Byzantine architecture almost full scale with some adjustments. Contrary to what may be assumed, though, the Ottoman imperial architecture possibly reached its zenith not in Istanbul, but in Edirne—in the form of '''Selimiye Mosque''', a work of '''[[Architecture#Mimar Sinan|Sinan]]''', the great Ottoman architect of the 16th century. The '''19th century''' brought back the Greek and Roman taste of architectural styles, so there was a huge explosion of '''neo-classical architecture''', as much fashionable in Turkey as in the much of the rest of the world at that time. The [[Istanbul/Galata|Galata]] side of Istanbul, [[Izmir]] (though unfortunately most of which was lost to the big fire of 1922), and numerous towns along the coasts, one most prominent and well preserved example being [[Ayvalık]], quickly filled with elegant neo-classical buildings. At the same time, people in the inland locations were favouring pleasant, more traditional, and less pretentious '''half-timbered whitewashed houses''', which form picturesque towns such as [[Safranbolu]], [[Ankara#Beypazarı|Beypazarı]], and [[Şirince]] in the northern, central, and western part of the country respectively. It was also this time beautiful and impressive '''wooden mansions''' of Istanbul's [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|seaside neighbourhoods]] and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|islands]] were built. Other contemporary trends of the epoch, such as '''Baroque''' and '''Rococo''', didn't make much inroads in Turkey, although there were some experiments of combining them into Islamic architecture, as can be seen at Ortaköy Mosque on the banks of the [[Istanbul/Bosphorus|Bosphorus]] along with some others. As the landscapes change the further east you go, so does the architectural heritage. The remote valleys and hilltops of [[Eastern Karadeniz]] and [[Eastern Anatolia]] are dotted with numerous '''medieval Georgian and Armenian churches and castles'''—some of which are nicely well preserved but not all were that lucky. The Armenian cathedral on [[Van|Akdamar Island]] of Lake Van and medieval [[Ani]] are two that lay somewhere on the midway between perfectly preserved and undergone total destruction, but both are absolutely must-sees if you've made your way to the east. For a change, [[Southeastern Anatolia]] features more '''[[Middle East]]-influenced architecture''', with '''arched courtyards''' and heavy usage of '''yellow stones with highly exquisite masonry'''. It's best seen in [[Urfa]], and especially in [[Mardin]] and nearby [[Midyat]]. Being on the crossroads of civilizations more often than not also means being their battleground. So it's no wonder why so many '''castles and citadels''' dot the landscape, both in towns and the countryside, coastal or inland. Most of the castles built throughout history are today the main attractions of the towns they are in. The '''20th century''' wasn't kind on Turkish cities. Due to the pressure caused by the high rates of rural to urban immigration, many historical neighbourhoods in the cities were knocked down in favour of soulless (and usually, drab ugly) apartment blocks, and the outskirts of the major cities transformed to shantytowns. Examples of '''modern architecture''' that could be considered a gem is rather few in Turkey. '''Steel-and-glass skyscrapers''', on the other hand, now steadily rise higher and higher in the major cities, one place where they form a distinctive skyline being the [[Istanbul/New City|business district]] of Istanbul, although hardly impressive or unique compared with the traditional skyline of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Istanbul's Old City]]. ===Itineraries=== * [[Along the Troad Coast]] — ancient legends intertwine with beautiful landscapes and the deep blue Aegean Sea * [[Istanbul to Izmir]] — different options to travel between two of Turkey's major cities * [[Lycian Way]] — walk along the remotest section of the country's Mediterranean coast, past ancient cities, forgotten hamlets, and balmy pine forests ==Do== * '''Beaches''' line the entire Mediterranean coast, but those with well-developed resorts are between [[Alanya]] to the east and [[Kuşadası]] on the Aegean coast to the west. There are scores more small places that only locals head for, such as the [[Keşan|Gulf of Saros]], handy for Istanbul. The Marmara and Black Sea beaches are not worth seeking out. * '''Nargile''' (hooka or water pipe) &ndash; Once upon a time, the nargile, or Turkish water pipe, was the centre of Istanbul’s social and political life. Today some of the locals still consider it one of life’s great pleasures and is something interesting to try. * '''Hamam''' &ndash; A visit to a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath is an essential part of any trip to Turkey and is something you'll be sure to repeat before leaving. There is at least one historical ''hamam'' in each neighborhood of Istanbul and other large cities. Take care in selecting a hamam, as they can vary greatly in cleanliness. Most places will offer a scrubbing and/or a massage. Just being in the ''Hamam'' (as a sauna), is enough for seeing and experiencing the place, but the scrubbing is a great experience. The massage is not necessarily better than those found in western countries. Many hamams cater for tourists nowadays and are widely overpriced, mind them. A traditional and authentic hamam does not have to be expensive and certainly you would not pay in euros there. * '''Winter sports''' &ndash; Not what you might expect here, but the mountainous interior of Turkey has bitter-cold winters with reliable snow cover. Some popular resorts in the northwest are [[Uludağ]] near [[Bursa]], Kartepe near [[Izmit]], Kartalkaya near [[Bolu]] and [[Ilgaz National Park|Ilgaz]] near [[Kastamonu]]; in the northeast are Palandöken near [[Erzurum]] and Sarıkamış near [[Kars]]; and central is Erciyes near [[Kayseri]]. At Saklıkent near [[Antalya]] you're supposed to be able to ski in the morning then reach the Med for a swim in the afternoon, but its snow cover is brief and unreliable. * '''Watch football''' &ndash; Süper Lig is soccer's top tier in Turkey, with 16 teams playing August to May. Istanbul has six teams at this level and Ankara has two. The national team usually play home games at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. * '''Cycling''' &ndash; The premier race is the [https://www.tourofturkey.org.tr/ President's Tour of Turkey], held over a week in April. ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--When updating this chart, please also update the chart for Northern Cyprus, which also uses the TL. Thank you.--> {{exchange rates | currency=Turkish lira | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;TL | date=Jun 2022 | USD=17 | EUR=18 | GBP=21 | CAD=13.5 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/try-turkish-lira XE.com] }} [[File:200 Türk Lirası front.jpg|right|thumb|200px|200 TL banknote]] [[File:Lira coin.png|thumb|1 TL coin with a portrait of Atatürk]] {{infobox|What does it cost? |Sometimes fruit and vegetable market stands have price signs. Otherwise, if you are a tourist, you will probably be quoted a much higher price. Here are some common prices from December 2019. Due to the large devaluation of the lira in 2020 and 2021, from €1 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 6.5 TL to 16 TL, most prices will have changed significantly. * Çig Köfte dürüm: 25-50 TL (June 2022) * Chicken dürüm: from 25-55 TL (June 2022) * Iskender Kebab: 70 TL (June 2022) * Pide: from 15 TL (December 2019) * Apples/tangerines: ~3 TL/kg (December 2019) * Dried figs: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Walnuts: 15-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olives: 16-30 TL/kg (December 2019) * Water 0.5 L: 3 TL (2 TL in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Ayran: 1.50 TL (0.70 TL in the supermarket) (December 2019) * Çay (tea): 3-6 TL per beaker (18 TL per 200g bag in the supermarket) (June 2022) * Turkish coffee: 15-25 TL (June 2022) * Beer: from 25 TL (June 2022) * Standard Turkish delight/baklava: 50 TL per 454g box (June 2022) * Premium Turkish delight/baklava: 200-400 TL/kg (June 2022) * Cardamom (''kakule''): ~300/kg (December 2019) * Soft ice cream, 1 scoop, waffle cone: 5–20 TL (June 2022) * Rosted castanie: 100 TL/kg (December 2019) * Olive Oil Soap, Bar: 20 TL/kg at a Supermarket (June 2022) * Fake sneakers: 60-80 TL (December 2019) * Waterpipe/hookah: 40-80 TL (December 2019) * Inner city (bus) ride: ~7 TL (June 2022) * Intercity bus (10-12 hr): ~100 TL (December 2019) * Budget accommodation: from 50 TL/person (December 2019) }} The currency of the country is the '''Turkish lira''', denoted by the symbol "'''₺'''" or "'''TL'''" (ISO code: '''TRY'''). Wikivoyage articles will use ''TL'' to denote the currency. The lira is divided into 100 kuruş (abbreviated kr). In 2005, Turkey dropped six zeroes from its currency, thus making each post-2005 lira worth one million pre-2005 lira (or so called "old lira"). Don't be confused if you see the currency symbolised YTL or ytl, standing for ''yeni lira''). Pre-2009 banknotes and coins (those bearing ''yeni lira'' and ''yeni kuruş'') are '''not''' legal tender, and can no longer be exchanged at banks. The new Turkish lira symbol, [[File:Turkish_lira_symbol_black.svg|10px|title=Turkish Lira Sign]], was created by the Central Bank in 2012 after a country-wide contest. Banknotes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL denominations. Coins of 5, 10, 25 and 50 kuruş are legal tender. There's also a 1 TL coin. ====Currency exchange==== There are legal exchange offices in all cities and almost any town. Banks also exchange money, but they are not worth the hassle as they are usually crowded and do not give better rates than exchange offices. It can seem that Turkey has more currency exchange offices per-capita than anywhere else in the world, leading to fierce competition for exchange rates. This is due to uncertainty in the value of the Turkish lira, which results in residents regularly exchanging Turkish lira into more stable stores of values such as US Dollars and Euros. You can see the rates an office offers on the (usually electronic) boards located somewhere near its gate. To get the best rate, look for shops with the smallest difference between their buy and sell rates for a given currency pair (buy-sell spread). Euros and US dollars are the most useful currencies, with often less than a 1% buy-sell spread. But pounds sterling (good luck with getting any non-Bank of England notes deemed higher value than Monopoly money), Canadian dollars, Swiss francs, Japanese yen, Saudi riyals, and a number of other currencies are also not very hard to exchange for a good rate. Currency exchange offices typically do not charge a commission (unlike ATMs with Dynamic Currency Conversion services), with the notable exception of offices in airports. It is important to remember that most exchangers accept only banknotes, it can be very hard to exchange foreign coins. In some places, where there is a meaningful explanation for it, more uncommon currencies may also be exchanged, e.g. Australian dollars in [[Çanakkale]] where the annual Anzac WWI commemorations take place. As a general rule, if a place attracts many visitors from a country, then it is usually possible to exchange that country’s currency there. Tourism-oriented industries in tourism-oriented towns, as well as shops where big amounts of money change hands, like supermarkets, in most parts of the country, generally accept foreign currency (usually limited to Euro and American dollars only), but the rates they accept the currency are usually worse than those of exchange offices. Ask if they accept foreign currency. ====Credit cards==== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express much less so. Most credit card users have to enter their PIN codes when using their cards if above a certain amount (250 TL). Older, magnetic card holders are excepted from this, but remember that, unlike some other places in Europe, salespeople haves the legal right to ask you to show a valid ID with a photo on to recognize that you are the owner of the card. ====ATMs==== Cash machines are scattered throughout the cities, concentrated in central parts. It is possible to draw Turkish lira (and sometimes US dollars or/and euros) from these ATMs with your foreign Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card (not necessarily a credit card). Any major town has at least one ATM. ATMs ask whether to provide instructions in English or in Turkish (and sometimes some other languages, too) as soon as you insert a foreign card (or a Turkish card which is not the operating bank’s own). In Turkey, two types of ATMs exist: dynamic currency conversion (DCC ATMs) advertising that they offer multiple currencies, and regular ATMs without DCC (only offering Turkish Lira and generally located next to a bank branch). DCC ATMs will charge extortionate currency exchange rates (markups of 5-10% or an excessive ATM fee) that are generally impossible to decline. Whenever possible, you should only use a regular ATM without DCC, as they will usually default back to your bank's currency conversion rate and markup (which is virtually always more favourable) and in many cases, will not even incur an ATM use surcharge. If a screen pops up offering you a currency conversion rate/markup, decline it. In central locations, you may encounter standalone buildings housing many ATMs, marketing themselves (using a logo) as being DCC ATMs or offering euros. These ATMs offer a [[Money#Dynamic_currency_conversion|direct currency conversion (DCC)]] into your home currency (€, US$, etc.), so you will then be charged in your home currency and not in Turkish Lira. This is best to avoid since the rates offered are considerably far worse than what your bank would charge you for the Turkish Lira you're about to withdraw. Wherever possible, you should use ATMs connected to bank branches that do not have a DCC logo, as these often do not charge commission or force DCC. Non-DCC ATMs for some banks may not even charge an ATM fee. Specific costs for ATM withdrawals depend on your foreign bank, but many ATMs in Turkey add a commission / fee on-top of the dispensed amount (even for US dollar and euro withdrawals), which is then together charged to you bank. In the following an overview of banks and charges: * Ziraat, HSBC: '''no ATM fee''' (as of 2021) * Halkbank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * odeabank: '''no ATM fee''' nor DCC offered * Sekerbank: '''no ATM fee''' * TEB: 2.1% * Türkiye Bankasi: 2.9% * DenizBank and VakifBank: 3% * Garanti BBVA: 5% (as of 2021) * AKBank: 7.95% * QNB: US$5 ===Shopping=== '''Beware''': Always ask for the price ahead if it is not displayed anywhere, even if it is just for a ''çay''. It is an extremely common practice to overcharge tourists, oftentimes 5 to 10 times the price. Furthermore, it seems a common scheme to give the wrong change, especially to the absent-minded tourist. So, always have in mind what you are supposed to receive as change and double-check immediately. Besides that never hand over a large note just like that; sometimes the change is then given on a supposedly obtained smaller note and the merchant will insist on having just received a small note. Paying by credit card will not render you immune to short-change scams, as some vendors are often set up to charge in Euros and US Dollars in addition to Turkish liras, and some vendors will go as far as to charge you the price quoted in a different currency (i.e. by entering 100 EUR rather than 100 TL into the credit card terminal). Do your best to only use large banknotes at established, reputable businesses, and to pay in near-exact change where possible. Apart from classical tourist souvenirs like postcards and trinkets, here are a few of what you can bring back home from Turkey. *'''Leather clothing''' — Turkey is the biggest leather producer in the world, so the leather clothing is cheaper than elsewhere. Many shops in Laleli, Beyazıt, Mahmutpaşa districts of Istanbul (all around the tram line which goes through Sultanahmet Square) are specialized on leather. [[File:In Turkish carpet factory.jpg|thumb|Carpet manufacturing]] *'''Carpets and kilims''' — Many regions in Turkey produce handmade kilims and carpets. Though the symbols and figures differentiate depending on the region in which the carpet is produced, they are generally symbolic expressions based on ancient Anatolian religions and/or nomadic Turkic life which takes shape around shamanic beliefs more than 1,000 years ago. You can find shops specialized on handmade carpets and kilims in any major city, tourist spot and Sultanahmet Area. :You seriously cannot go anywhere in Turkey without someone trying to sell you a carpet. People will approach you on the street, engage in a little friendly conversation about where you're from, how do you like Turkey, and "would you like to come with me to my uncle's shop? It's just around the corner, and has the best authentic kilims." It can be irritating if you let it get to you, but remember that a large part of these people's economy comes from tourist's wallets so you can't blame them for trying. *'''Silk''' — Dresses and scarves. Although can be found in many parts of the country, silk fans should head for [[Bursa]] and before that, pick up basics of [[bargaining]]. *'''Earthenware''' — Handmade [[Cappadocia]]n pottery (amphoras, old-style plates, flowerpots etc.) are made of local salty clay. Salt content of clay, thanks to salt spray produced by the Salt Lake –which is the second largest lake in Turkey- in the heartland of Central Anatolia, is what makes local earthenware top quality. In some Cappadocian towns, it is possible to see how these artifacts are produced, or even to experience producing one, at the dedicated workshops. Tiles with classical Ottoman motives that are produced in [[Kütahya]] are also famous. *'''Turkish delight''' and '''Turkish coffee''' — If you like these during your Turkey trip, don’t forget to take a few packages back home. Available everywhere. A 454 gram box of standard Turkish delights costs 50 TL, while Turkish delights from premium brands (e.g. Hafız Mustafa 1864) go for around 400 TL/kg. Turkish coffee is best purchased from a local grocery store with listed prices; grocery stores and tourist-oriented stores generally use the same suppliers, but the latter charges a significant mark-up for the boutique experience and nicer packaging. *'''Honey''' — The pine honey (''çam balı'') of [[Marmaris]] is famous and has a much stronger taste and consistency than regular flower honeys. Although not easily available, if you can get your hands on it, don't miss the honey of Macahel valley, made out of flowers of a temperate rainforest almost completely out of human impact in the [[Eastern Karadeniz|far northeastern Black Sea Region]]. Nearby Anzer in the highlands is also famous for its honey, perhaps easier to obtain. The same region also features ''deli bal'' ("mad honey"), from the toxic rhododendron flowers, with hallucinogenic effects — overindulging in it may cause serious health complications. :Check your country's import regulations for agricultural products if you intend to take any amount of Turkish honey home. *'''Chestnut dessert''' — Made out of syrup and chestnuts grown on the foothills of Mt. [[Uludağ]], chestnut dessert (''kestane şekeri'') is a famous and tasty product of [[Bursa]]. There are many variations, such as chocolate coated ones. Chestnut dessert can be found in elsewhere, too, but relatively more expensive and in smaller packages. *'''Meerschaum souvenirs''' — Despite its name meaning “sea foam” which it resembles, meerschaum (''lületaşı'') is extracted only in one place in the world: landlocked [[Eskişehir]] province in the extreme northwest part of Central Anatolia Region. This rock, similar to gypsum at sight, is carved into smoking pipes and cigarette holders. It has a soft and creamy texture and makes for a great decorative item. Available at some shops in Eskişehir. *'''Castile (olive oil) soap''' — Natural, a silky touch on your skin, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere in your bathroom. Absolutely cheaper than those to be found in Northern and Western Europe. Street markets in the [[Aegean_Turkey|Aegean Region]] and southern [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara Region]] is full of olive oil soap, almost all of which are handmade. Even some old folk in the Aegean Region is producing their castile soaps in the traditional way: during or just after the olive harvest, neighbours gather in yards around large boilers heated by wood fire, then lye derived from the wood ash is added to hot water and olive oil mix. Outside of the Aegean region, note that many tourist/souvenir shops are selling the same Olive oil soap bars found in supermarkets (especially in Istanbul), except taken out of their original packaging and repackaged more nicely. In cities out of the Aegean Region, natural olive oil soap can be found in shops specialized in olive and olive oil. Some of these shops are even offering ecological soaps: made of organic olive oil and sometimes with additions of organic essential oils. * '''Other soaps''' unique to Turkey are: laurel soaps (''defne sabunu'') which is produced mainly in [[Antakya]] (Antioch), soaps of [[Isparta]] enriched with rose oil which is produced abundantly in the area around Isparta, and ''bıttım sabunu'', a soap made out of the oil of seeds of a local variety of pistachio tree native to the mountains of [[Southeastern Anatolia|Southeastern Region]]. In [[Edirne]], soaps shaped as various fruits are produced. Not used for their lather, rather they make a good assortment when different “fruits” are placed in a basket on a table, they fill the air with their sweet scent as well. *'''Olive-based products apart from soap''' — Other olive-based products to give a try are olive oil shampoos, olive oil based eau de colognes and ''zeyşe'', abbreviation from the first syllables of ''zeytin şekeri'', a dessert similar to chestnut desserts, but made from olives. ====Bargaining==== [[File:Aynali-carsi.jpg|thumb|At the Aynalı Çarşı bazaar in [[Çanakkale]]]] In Turkey, [[bargaining]] is a must — particularly in souvenir shops in touristy areas and carpet shops everywhere, where the customer is ''expected'' to bargain and therefore the initial price offer is often inflated. You can even try your hand for accommodation, particularly during off-season. During bargaining, don’t look so impressed and interested, and be patient. Since foreigners (especially Western people) aren’t expected to be good at bargaining, sellers are quick to supposedly reject any bargaining attempt, but be patient and wait, the price will fall! The mutually agreed price may be only valid for cash transactions, though, so for card payments it makes sense to let the shopkeeper know somewhere down the line what your preferred payment would be. ====VAT refund==== You can get a VAT refund if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Turkey. Look for the blue “Tax-Free” sticker on the windowpane or entrance of the shops, these kind of shops are the only places you can get a VAT refund. Don’t forget to take the necessary papers from the shop that will enable you for a VAT reclaim when leaving Turkey. VAT Refund rates are 18% for purchases of Accessories, electronics, watches, sunglasses, cosmetics, porcelain/ceramics and homeware (over 118 TL), and 8% for Textiles and clothes, leather goods, carpets, shoes, bags, optics, books and food (over 108 TL). Although Turkey is in a customs union with the European Union for non-agricultural goods, there is not an initiative to abolish duty-free shops in the airports and border crossings unlike in the EU. ====Antique souvenirs==== Taking any antique (defined as something more than 100 years old) out of Turkey is subject to heavy restrictions or, in many cases, forbidden. If someone offers to sell you an antique, either you are in for a scam and offered an overpriced imitation or about to be a party to organized crime if you decide to purchase. ===Tipping=== In general, tipping is not considered obligatory. However, it is very common to leave a 5% to 10% tip in restaurants if you're satisfied with the service. At high-end restaurants a tip of 10-15% is customary. It is NOT possible to add tip to the credit card bill. It is very common amongst Turkish people to pay the bill with a credit card and leave the tip in cash or coins. Most waiters will bring your cash back in coins as much as possible, that's because Turkish people don't like to carry coins around and usually leave them at the table. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it is common practice to let them keep the change. If you insist on taking exact change back, ask for ''para üstü?'' (pronounced “pah-rah oos-too”, which means “change”). Driver will be reluctant to give it at first, but you will eventually succeed. If you are fortunate enough to try out a Turkish bath, it is customary to tip 15% of the total and split it up among all of the attendants. This is an important thing to keep in mind when tipping in Turkey, and will ensure your experience goes smoothly and is enjoyable. Supermarket cashiers usually round up the total sum to the next 5 kuruş if you pay in cash (the exact sum is extracted when paid by a credit card though). This is not a kind of involuntary tip, as the 2-3-4 kuruşes don’t go into their pockets. It is simply because they are not adequately supplied with enough 1 kuruş coins as it is very rare in circulation. So don’t be surprised if the change given to you is short of a few kuruşes from what should be given to you according to what the electronic board of the till says. It is totally okay to pay the exact sum if you have enough number of 1 kuruş coins. ==Eat== {{seealso|Middle Eastern cuisine}} [[File:AdanaKebap.JPG|thumb|''Adana kebap'', a skewer of minced meat spiced with chili and topped with ''pide'' bread, a speciality of [[Adana]]]] Turkish cuisine combines Mediterranean, Central Asian, Caucasian, and Arabic influences, and is extremely rich. Beef is the most important meat (lamb is also common but due to the Islamic taboo, pork is very hard to find although not illegal), and eggplant (aubergine), onion, lentil, bean, tomato, garlic, and cucumber are the primary vegetables. An abundance of spices is also used. The main staples are rice (''pilav''), bulgur wheat and bread, and dishes are typically cooked in vegetable oil or sometimes butter. There are many kinds of specialized restaurants to choose from, since most do not prepare or serve other kinds of food. Traditional Turkish restaurants serve meals daily prepared and stored in a bain-marie. The meals are at the entrance so you can easily see and choose. ''Kebapçı''s are restaurants specialized in many kinds of kebab. Some kebab restaurants serve alcohol (often denoted by the name ''ocakbaşı'') while others don't. There are subtypes like ''ciğerci'' (specialized in fried liver), ''Adana kebapçısı'' (chili kebab originally from the [[Adana|southern city]] it is named after) or ''İskender kebapçısı'' (slices of roasted beef in tomato and yogurt sauce, originally from [[Bursa]]). Fish restaurants typically serve ''meze'' (cold olive oil dishes) and rakı or wine. ''Dönerci''s are prevalent through country and serve ''döner'' kebab as a fast food. ''Köfteci''s are restaurants with meatballs (''köfte'') served as the main dish. Other fare that can be had at specialized joints include ''kokoreç'' (barbecued & spiced ruminant intestines), ''tantuni'' (finely minced lamb or chicken meat and vegetables sandwich), ''mantı'' (a.k.a. "Turkish ravioli" often in garlic yogurt sauce), ''gözleme'' (thin pancakes filled with meat, cheese or potato, often cooked over a traditional wood-fired oven), ''lahmacun'' (often denoted "Turkish pizza", minced meat, onion, and parsley on a thin, crunchy bread), ''pide'' (similar to ''lahmacun'', but with larger chunks of meat and perhaps cheese over a thicker bread base; likely etymologically related to 'pizza'), and ''çiğ köfte'' (a wrap of mushy bulgur wheat and fresh vegetables; the original recipe included uncooked meat — hence the name "raw meatball" — but most commonly vegan nowadays). ''Midye'' (mussels with spicy rice) is often a late night snack, available from [[street food|street stalls]] and enjoyed after a marathon of binge drinking. A full Turkish meal at kebab restaurant starts with a soup, often lentil soup (''mercimek çorbası''), and a set of ''meze'' appetizers featuring olives, cheese, pickles and a wide variety of small dishes. Meze can easily be made into a full meal, especially if they are consumed along with rakı. The main course is usually meat: a common dish type and Turkey's best known culinary export is '''kebab''' (''kebap''), grilled meat in various forms including the famous ''döner kebap'' (thin slices of meat shaved from a giant rotating spit) and ''şiş kebap'' (skewered meat), and a lot more others. ''Köfte'' (meatball) is a variation of the kebab. There are hundreds of kinds of ''köfte'' throughout Anatolia, but only about a dozen of them are known to the residents of the larger cities, like ''İnegöl köfte'', ''Dalyan köfte'', ''sulu köfte'' etc. Eating on the cheap is mostly done at kebab stands, which can be found everywhere in Istanbul and other major cities. For the equivalent of a couple dollars, you get a full loaf of bread sliced down the middle, filled with broiled meat, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. For North Americans familiar with "donairs" wrapped in pita bread or wraps, you should look for the word ''dürüm'' or ''dürümcü'' on the windows of the kebab stands and ask for your kebab to be wrapped in a ''dürüm'' or ''lavaş'' bread depending on the region. ===Vegetarians=== Vegetarian restaurants are not common, and can be found only in very central parts of big cities and some of the tourist spots. However, every good restaurant offers vegetable dishes, and some of the restaurants offering traditional ''ev yemeği'' (“home food”) have olive-oil specialities which are vegetarian in content. The Aegean region, where all kinds of wild herbs are eaten as main meals, either cooked or raw and dressed with olive oil, is really easy for vegetarian travel but the same is not true for everywhere else in the country — in the southeast for example, a dish without meat is not considered a proper meal. In such areas, supermarkets may help with their shelves full of canned vegetables or cooked olive-oil courses (imported from outside the region) and fresh fruits. However in rural areas, it's better not to tempt fate, and bring along some supplies just in case, as nonregional food might not be available. ===Desserts=== [[Image:T Honey.jpg|thumb|Turkish delight]] Some Turkish desserts are modeled on the sweet and nutty Arabic kind: famous dishes include ''baklava'', a layered pastry of finely ground nuts and phyllo dough soaked in honey and spices, and Turkish delight (''lokum''), a gummy confection of rosewater and sugar. There are also many more kinds of desserts prepared using milk predominantly, such as ''kazandibi'', ''keşkül'', ''muhallebi'', ''sütlaç'', ''tavuk göğsü'', ''güllaç'' etc. ===Breakfast=== Turkish breakfast tends to comprise of ''çay'' (tea), bread, olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber and occasionally spreads such as honey and jam. This can become very monotonous after a while. A nice alternative to try (should you have the option) is ''menemen'': a Turkish variation on scrambled eggs/omelette. Capsicum (red bell pepper), onion, garlic and tomato are all combined with eggs. The meal is traditional cooked (and served) in a clay bowl. Try adding a little chili to spice it up and make sure to use lots of bread as well for a filling hot breakfast. Bread is omnipresent in Turkey, at any given meal you'll be presented with a large basket of crusty bread. Ubiquitous ''simit'' (also known as ''gevrek'' in some [[Aegean Turkey|Aegean]] cities such as [[Izmir]]), much like bagel but somewhat thinner, crustier, and with roasted sesame seeds all over, is available from trolleys of street vendors in virtually everywhere at any time except late at night. Perhaps with the addition of Turkish feta cheese (''beyaz peynir'') or cream cheese (''krem peynir'' or ''karper''), a couple of ''simit''s make up a filling and a very budget conscious breakfast (as each costs about 5 TL), or even a lunch taken while on the go. == Drink == [[File:Turkish coffee in Istanbul.jpg | thumb | 300px | Turkish coffee with a morsel of Turkish delight ]] '''Turkish coffee''' (''kahve''), served in tiny cups, is strong and tasty, just be careful not to drink the sludgy grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is very different from the so-called Turkish coffees sold abroad. ''Sade kahve'' is served black, while ''as şekerli'', ''orta şekerli'' and ''çok şekerli'' will get you a little, some or a lot of sugar in your cup. Instant coffees, cappuccinos, and espressos are gaining more popularity day by day, and can be found with many different flavours. Despite coffee taking a substantial part in national culture, '''tea''' (''çay'') is also very popular and is indeed the usual drink of choice. Most Turks are heavy drinkers of tea in their daily lives. Having only entered the scene in the 1930s, tea quickly gained ground against coffee due to the fact that [[Yemen]], the traditional supplier of coffee to Turkey then, was cut off from the rest of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century, and the first tea plants took root in [[Eastern Karadeniz]] after some unsuccessful trials to grow it in the country, as a result of protectionist economic policies that were put into effect after World War I. Be careful, if your tea is prepared by locals, it can be much stronger than you're used to. Although it is not native-typical and a rather touristy feature, you have to taste the special '''apple tea''' (''elma çayı'') or '''sage tea''' (''adaçayı'', literally "island tea") of Turkey. '''Rosehip''' (''kuşburnu'') and '''linden''' (''ıhlamur'') teas are other commonly available variations on the theme, although mostly consumed by Turks as herbal remedies and not for refreshment. [[File:Fresh ayran.jpg | thumb | 300px | A glass of ayran]] '''Ayran''' is a popular drink of water and yoghurt not unlike the Finnish/Russian "buttermilk" or Indian "lassi", but always served without sugar (and, in fact, typically with a little salt added). If you're travelling by bus over the Taurus Mountains, ask for "köpüklü ayaran' or "yayık ayaranı", a variety of the drink much loved by locals. '''Boza''' is a traditional cold, thick drink that originates from Central Asia, but is also common in several [[Balkans|Balkan]] countries. It is fermented ''bulgur'' (a kind of wheat) with sugar and water additions. [http://www.vefa.com.tr/index.php?dil=en Vefa Bozacisi] is the best known and traditional producer of boza in [[Istanbul]]. In Ankara, you get excellent Boza from Akman Boza Salonu in the old city area of Ulus. Boza can also be found on the shelves of many supermarkets, especially in winter, packaged in 1-litre PET bottles. However these bottled bozas lack the sourness and consistency of traditional boza, they are sweeter and less dense. [[File:Salep_drink.jpg | thumb | 300px | A cup of salep]] '''Sahlep''' (or '''Salep''') is another traditional hot drink, made from milk, orchid root and sugar, typically decorated with cinnamon. It is mostly preferred in winter and can be found in cafés and patisseries (''pastane'') and can be easily confused by the looks of it with cappuccino. You can also find instant sahlep in many supermarkets sold with the name ''Hazır Sahlep''. '''Red poppy syrup''' is one of the traditional Turkish drinks made of red poppy petals, water and sugar by natural ways. [[Bozcaada]] is famous for red poppy syrup. International brands of '''colas''', '''sodas''' and '''fruit-flavoured sodas''' are readily available and much consumed alongside some local brands. In Turkish, ''soda'' means '''mineral water''', whereas what is called as soda in English is ''gazoz'' or ''sade gazoz'' in Turkish. [[file:Toasting.JPG | thumb | 300px | ''Şerefe!'' - a toast with rakı over a family meal]] '''Rakı''' is Turkey's national drink, the aniseed-flavoured twice-distilled spirit similar to ''anise, ouzo, sambuca'' and ''arak''. It's distilled first from raisins or grapes, or less often from figs, beet sugar or other sources. The first distillation creates a very strong spirit called ''suma''. This is mixed with aniseed and water, re-distilled, re-diluted then matured for 30 days. It's sold at 40% abv strength and always drunk in a long glass mixed with water, which turns it cloudy. You might indicate ''tek'' (single) or ''duble'' (double) for how much rakı goes into your glass, and have a second glass of iced water at hand. It's nice with appetisers, ''meze'' or seafood; don't drink large amounts without a meal unless you're Kemal Atatürk setting your country to rights. Every supermarket stocks rakı: common brands (also marketed in the west) include Yeni, Tekirdağ, and Efe. As for Turkish '''wine''', the wines are as good as the local grape varieties. ''Kalecik Karası'' from [[Ankara]], ''Karasakız'' from [[Bozcaada]], ''Öküzgözü'' from [[Elazığ]], ''Boğazkere'' from [[Diyarbakır]] are some of the most well-known varieties. The biggest winemakers are [http://www.kavaklidere.com/girisEN.aspx Kavaklıdere], [http://dolucawines.com/ Doluca], [http://sevilengroup.com/en/vineyards Sevilen], and [https://kayrawines.com/Sayfalar/index.aspx Kayra] with many good local vineyards especially in the western part of the country. In addition liquory fruit wines of [[Şirince]] near [[Izmir]] are well worth tasting. One specific sweet red wine to try while you're there is Talay Kuntra. There are two major Turkish '''breweries'''. Efes and Tekel Birası are two widely known lagers. In addition, you can find locally brewed Tuborg, Miller, Heineken, and Carlsberg too. ==Smoke== All cigarettes except ecigs are sold freely and are still relatively cheap by western standards. Although many Turkish people do smoke, there is a growing health awareness about smoking and the number of smokers is slowly but steadily declining, and the rigid smoking ban that was introduced is surprisingly enforced. Smoking in the presence of someone who does not smoke in a public place requires their permission. If someone does not like the smoke, they will ask you not to smoke or they will cough, then just stop and apologize. This is what the locals do. If you are invited to someone's home, do not smoke unless the host does first, and after they do, then you can ask for their permission to smoke. ===Smoking ban=== Smoking is banned in public places (e.g. airports, metro stations and indoor train stations, schools, universities, government administration buildings, in all workplaces, concert halls, theatres and cinemas) and on public transport (airplanes, ferries, trains, suburban trains, subways, trams, buses, minibuses, and taxis). Smoking is banned in sports stadiums, the only outdoor areas where this ban is extended. It is a finable offence of 69 TL. Separately smoking is also banned, in restaurants, bars, cafes, traditional teahouses, the remaining air-conditioned public places including department stores and shopping mall restaurants; and there are no exceptions as indoor non-smoking sections are also banned. Apart from a fine for smokers, there is a heavy fine of 5,000 TL for owners, for failing to enforce the ban properly and that is why it is strictly enforced by these establishments. In Istanbul, especially in non-tourist areas, some bars/restaurants/music venues and even work places will bring you an ashtray as there will be many people smoking inside, even though there is a sign on the wall forbidding it, many people consider it to be up to the discretion of the owners/workers of the building. However, bars/restaurants/music venues in tourist areas (e.g. Beyoğlu, Sişli etc...) are relentlessly "raided" (and in case of any violations – not just for flouting the smoking ban – fined heavily) by the zabıta (municipal official), so these establishments will much less likely dare to violate the bans. Although such "raids" will be disconcerting for tourists, customers will not be affected as the zabıta does not issue fines to customers – at most will be asked to leave the place, in case of serious violations. However the smoking ban is openly flouted in government administration buildings, where the civil servants seem to think that they are somehow above the law. Outside the cities and tourist resorts, the smoking ban is less rigidly enforced in small towns and in the villages hardly at all, because the municipal police (zabıta) rarely comes to these places to enforce it and issue fines, leading to some establishments and its customers to ignore this, but even there it is nevertheless best to follow the less enforced smoking ban. While smoking is strictly prohibited on public transport, you will see some taxi drivers smoking in their taxis, which are also included in the smoking ban, but is the only form of public transport where this ban is openly flouted. When entering the taxi just request the taxi driver not to smoke, and he will politely oblige - in fact most of them will put out their cigarettes immediately once they see a customer hailing them or approaching them. ==Sleep== [[File:Balloons over Cappadocia - 2014.10 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Balloons over Cappadocia]] Accommodation in Turkey varies from 5-star hotels to a simple tent pitched in a vast plateau. So the prices vary hugely as well. ===Hotels=== All major cities and tourist spots have '''5-star hotels''', many of them run by international chains. These are mostly concrete blocks, although some, particularly in rural areas, are bungalows with private gardens and swimming pools. If you are looking for an all-inclusive holiday package in a [[Mediterranean_Turkey|Mediterranean]] '''resort''', you would definitely find better rates when booking back at home rather than in Turkey itself. The difference is considerable; compared with what you would pay when booking at home, you may end up paying twice as much if you simply walk in the resort. ===Hostels and guesthouses=== '''[[Hostels]]''' are not widespread; there are a few in Istanbul, mainly in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas, and still fewer are recognized by Hostelling International (HI, former International Youth Hostel Federation, IYHF). Alternatively, '''guesthouses''' (''pansiyon'') provide low cost accommodation (expect around 75–150 TL daily per person, 2022). B&Bs are also generally covered by the word ''pansiyon'', as most of them offer breakfast (sometimes for an extra payment; ask before deciding on a stay there). Unique in the country, [[Olympos (Turkey)|Olympos]] to the southwest of Antalya is known for welcoming visitors in the wooden tree-houses or in wooden communal sleeping halls. '''Short term rentals''' of flats in low-rise beachfront properties are possible. These are called ''apart hotel''s, often come with two rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and basic furniture and kitchenware, and can easily accommodate four people. They are more commonly found in the coastal towns of the [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Northern Aegean]] regions, which attract a larger number of Turkish families than overseas travellers. On a per person basis, these are much cheaper than hotels or guesthouses but the price depends on the location, season, and duration of your stay. Many '''timeshare condos''' (''devremülk'') accept walk-in guests. These are mostly found in areas notable for their hot springs, and mostly attract either families with children or older couples. Expect to pay upwards of 250 TL/night for a flat (2022), but as with ''apart hotel''s, the cost depends on the location and season. ==="Teacher's house"=== Like Atatürk statues and crescent-and-star flags etched into the sides of mountains, the ''öğretmenevi'' (“teacher’s house”) is an integral part of the Turkish landscape. Found in almost every city in Turkey, these government-run institutions serve as affordable guesthouses for educators on the road and&mdash;since anyone is welcome if space is available&mdash;for those traveling on a teacher’s budget (in 2022 about 200 TL/person, breakfast ''kahvaltı'' included; WiFi and hot water available). For the most part, these guesthouses are drab affairs, 1970s-era concrete boxes usually painted in a shade of pink and found in some of the least interesting parts of town. However safety and cleanliness are never concerns. ===Agritourism=== [https://wwoofturkey.org/ ''TaTuTa''] (an acronym from the first syllables of ''Tarım-Turizm-Takas'': Agriculture-Tourism-Barter) is an [[agritourism]] project aiming to connect organic farmers with interested travellers, through an exchange of overnight farm stays in return for a lending hand in gardenwork. ===Camping and RV-camping=== [[File:A camping place.JPG|thumb|A campsite in Turkey]] There are many private estates dotting the whole coastline of Turkey, where the owners rent their property for campers. These '''campsites''', ''kamping'' in Turkish, have basic facilities such as tap water, toilets, tree shade (a particularly welcome treat during the scorching and fiercely sunny summers), and some provide electricity to each tent by individual wires. Camping in the cities and towns outside the campsites is usually frowned upon, so you should always ask the local administration (village chief ''muhtar'' and/or gendarme ''jandarma'' in villages, municipalities ''belediye'' and/or the local police ''polis'' in towns) if there is an acceptable spot for you to pitch your tent. Wild camping in the forest without permission is OK, unless the area is under environmental protection. Regardless of the conservational status, a campfire anywhere in forests apart from the designated fireplaces in recreational (read "picnic") areas is forbidden. '''Stores''' offering camping gear are hard to come across, usually along back alleys in towns (often the stores offering hunting equipment are your best bet) or in the underground floors of large shopping arcades. So, unless you are exactly sure you can obtain what you need at your destination, it's best to pack along your gear. In smaller stores in non-major towns, the price of most of what is on sale is pretty much [[Bargaining|negotiable]]—it is not uncommon for shop attendants to ask double or even more of what it would typically cost in another store in a neighbouring town for an item. Although a revival seems to have started in the 2020s, '''caravan/trailer parks''' are not as common as they once were; there remains only a few, if any, from the days hippies tramped the Turkish highways in their vans—perhaps the most famous one, the Ataköy caravan park, known amongst the RV-ers for its convenient location in Istanbul is long history. However, caravanners can stay overnight in numerous resting areas along the highways and motorways, many larger parking lots within the cities or virtually in any appropriate rural public space. Filling the water tanks and discharging wastewater seem to matter most. ===Booking.com=== The service to make reservations for Turkey is only available outside of Turkey. This is due to a tax struggle between the website and the government. So, you best book your accommodation before coming to Turkey. Otherwise, you can always use Tor or a VPN to get around this limitation. ==Learn== *'''Naile's Art Home''' is a marbling paper (''ebru'') gallery and workshop in [[Cappadocia]]. *'''[https://sanatkampi.com/en/ Kayaköy Art Camp]''', in [[Kayaköy]], a ghost town near Fethiye is offering art classes in summer, specializing on photography, painting, and sculpture. *'''Ottoman Turkish''' classes in are held in Adatepe, a bohemian village in the Northern Aegean near [[Altınoluk]]. You can also participate in '''[http://www.philosophyinassos.org/ philosophy classes]''' taking place every summer in nearby [[Assos]], carrying on the agora tradition of the ancient Med. *'''Glass workshops''' around Beykoz up on the Bosphorus in the [[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side]] of Istanbul, are offering one-day classes teaching how to make trinkets out of recycled glass. *There are many '''language schools''' where you can study Turkish in most of the larger cities. Ankara University affiliated ''[http://tomer.ankara.edu.tr/en/home-page/ Tömer]'' is one of the most popular language schools in Turkey and has branches in many cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir among others. *Many Turkish '''universities''' participate in pan-European and pan-Islamic '''student exchange''' programs (like Erasmus or Mevlana). Check with your own university and the Turkish one you intend to study at. *Many foreigners living in Istanbul support themselves by teaching English. Finding a good teaching job is usually easier with a well-recognized certificate like the ones listed below: **'''[http://www.iti-istanbul.com ITI Istanbul]''' in 4. Levent runs Cambridge University's CELTA and DELTA courses year-round. ==Work== Work as an English teacher is reasonably easy to stumble upon. ESL teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree and TESOL Certificate can expect to earn 800-2,500 TL (monthly) and will usually teach 20–35 hours in a week. Contracts will sometimes include accommodations, airfare, and health-care. Being that import-export is huge in Turkey, there are also many opportunities outside of teaching, though these are often much more difficult to find and require some legal work. You need to have a work permit to work in Turkey. The control over illegal workers have grown stricter in the past five years with the consequence of deportation, so take the work permit issue seriously. However, if you have your own company in Turkey you are allowed to "manage" it without having a work permit. Setting up what is known as an FDI (foreign direct investment) company is relatively straightforward, takes a few days and costs around 2,300 TL (April 2007). You don't need a Turkish partner, the company can be 100% foreign owned and requires a minimum of two people as shareholders. Running costs for a company average about 2,500 TL per year for a small to medium enterprise, less for an inactive company. Owning a company allows you to be treated as Turkish in respect of purchasing real estate and bypasses the need for military permission and allows you to complete a sale in one day if required. ==Stay safe== {{Warningbox|Because of the ongoing civil war in Syria, do not travel within 10 km of Turkey's border with that country. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey |lastedit=2020-09-01}} [[File:Falezlerden Antalya Konyaaltı Plajına doğru bir görünüm.jpg|thumb|Antalya beach]] Dial '''112''' to contact the police or the gendarme (a military-styled unit of the Interior Ministry responsible for rural safety) from any phone, free of charge. Upon entering some museums, hotels, metro stations, and almost all shopping malls, especially in larger cities, you will notice '''security checkpoints''' similar to those found in airports. Don't worry, this is the standard procedure in Turkey and does not imply an immediate danger of attack. These security screenings are also conducted in a much more relaxed way than the airports, so you will not have to remove your belt to avoid the alarm when walking through the metal detector. '''Carry your passport''' or other means of identification at all times. One may not be requested to show them for a long period, then all of a sudden a minibus is checked by the traffic police (or the military, particularly in Eastern Turkey), or one runs into an officer of the law with time on his hand, and one must show papers. Some government buildings may ask you to temporarily surrender your passport in return for equipment such as headphones for simultaneous translation, etc., and you may find your passport stored in an open box along with the locals ID cards which may be a little disconcerting. Hotels may request you to hand your passport in until you paid the bill, which puts you into an awkward situation. Referring to the police always made them hand the passport back, once the registration procedure was finalized. Showing a personal visiting card, one or two credit cards or knowing the address of a respectable hotel may solve the no-papers situation, but any self-respecting officer will tell you that you are in the wrong, and will be sorry next time. If treated politely however police and military can be quite friendly and even offer rides to the next city (no joke intended). If you intend to travel to [[Eastern_Anatolia|Eastern]] or [[Southeastern Anatolia]], stay ahead of the news. Although it offers many beautiful sights, the situation is far from secure due to '''ethnic strife''' and protests, sometimes resulting in violence. The region is far from a war zone, but take precaution when visiting this volatile place. The real risk of threat is not very big though, if you stick on major routes and follow common sense rules (such as avoiding demonstrations). ===Crime=== {{see also|Istanbul#Scams}} The large cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, are not immune to '''petty crime'''. Although petty crime is not especially directed towards tourists, by no means are they exceptions. Snatching, [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]], and mugging are the most common kinds of petty crime. The early 2000s installation of a camera network which watches the primary streets and squares has reduced the number of snatching and mugging incidents. Just like anywhere else, following common sense is recommended. Have your wallet and money in your front pockets instead of the back pockets, backpack or shoulder bag. Don't exhibit your camera or cellphone publicly for too long if it is a new and/or expensive model (they know what to take away, no one will bother to steal a ten-year-old cell phone as it would pay very little). The same goes for your wallet, if it looks swollen. Leave a wide berth and move away from the area quickly if you see two or more people suddenly begin to argue and fight as this may be a trick to attract your attention while another person relieves you of your valuables. Be alert, this often happens very quickly. Watch your belongings in crowded places and on public transport, especially on trams and urban buses. Avoid dark and desolate alleys at night. If you know you have to pass one at night, don't have excessive cash on you. Stay away from demonstrating crowds if the demonstration seems to be turning into an unpeaceful one. Also in resort towns, when going to the beach, don't take any valuable equipment along if there will be no one to take care of them while you are swimming. If you notice that your wallet has been stolen it is wise to check the nearest trash cans before reporting the loss to the police. Often the thieves in Turkey will drop the wallet into the trash to avoid being caught in possession of it and thus red-handed. Obviously it is highly likely that your money will no longer be in it, but there is a chance that your credit cards and papers will be. Have a read at the [[Istanbul#Scams|scams section of the Istanbul article]] to have an idea about what kinds of '''scams''' you may come across elsewhere in the country as in Istanbul. ===Driving and road safety=== You should drive defensively at all times and take every precaution while driving in Turkey. Drivers in Turkey routinely ignore traffic regulations, including driving through red lights and stop signs, and turning left from the far right lane; these driving practices cause frequent traffic accidents. Drivers who experience car troubles or accidents pull to the side of the road and turn on their emergency lights to warn other drivers, but many drivers place a large rock or a pile of rocks on the road about 10-15 m behind their vehicles instead of turning on emergency lights. You may not use a cell phone while driving. It is strictly prohibited by law. Driving rural roads at night, particularly during the summer harvest, be on the watch for '''unilluminated agricultural machinery''' which move slowly in the lane, and may not be visible until you are dangerously close. Most Turkish drivers do not respect pedestrian crossings, so be careful when '''crossing a street''', as mentioned in the [[Turkey#On foot|get around/on foot]] section. ===Animals=== The Turkish wilderness is home to both venomous and non-venomous '''snake''' (''yılan'') species. The [[Mediterranean_Turkey|southern]] and especially [[Southeastern Anatolia|southeastern]] parts (even cities) of the country have large numbers of '''scorpions''' (''akrep''), so exercise caution if/when you are sleeping on open rooftops, which is common in the southeastern region in summer. If you are stung by one, seek urgent medical aid. As for wild mammals, the most dangerous ones are '''wolves''', '''bears''' and '''wild boars''', but attacks on humans are extremely rare. All of these animals live only in mountainous areas (of almost all regions) and your chance of sighting one is very low (except boars which are not so rare). Wolves and bears are unlikely to attack unless you follow or disturb them (or, particularly, their young) aggressively. However, in the mating season between November and January, boars are known to attack even with the slightest provocation. The biggest animal threat comes from '''stray dogs''' (or sheepdogs in rural areas). Don’t assume you will come across gangs of aggressive stray dogs next to the gate of [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old_City#See|Hagia Sophia]] or the beach club however. They are mostly found in rural areas and the non-central parts of the cities. They are usually discreet and more afraid of you than you are of them. '''Rabies''' (''kuduz'') is endemic in Turkey (and most of the world) [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh4-Rabies.aspx], so anyone bitten by a dog or other carnivore should seek urgent treatment, despite what you may be told by your hotel or other well meaning strangers. Many stray dogs you’ll see in the cities bear plastic ear tags, indicating the dog was cleaned up, vaccinated (against rabies and a number of other diseases), sterilized, and then returned back to the streets as this is the most feasible humane treatment (compare with keeping them in a cage-like environment or putting them to sleep). The process is going on slowly but steadily, so it can be hoped the stray dog problem in Turkey will disappear in natural ways sometime in the future. ===Weather=== Most of Turkey has hot summers, with extremely hot summers in the southeastern interior, and while no part of Turkey is a desert, be extra careful when going to the south and southeast if you have never been in a hot-summer climate before. Take it easy on the first few days of your vacation. It’s always an excellent idea to put extra sunscreen on and avoid alcohol as you get used to the summer heat. However despite stereotypes, Turkey isn’t hot all year round. There are harsh winters in the central and especially eastern regions of the country and in the mountains, and the northern parts of Turkey (see [[Marmara_(region)|Marmara]] and [[Black_Sea_Turkey|Black Sea]] regions) have mild, maritime climates with warm but not hot summers. ===Natural disasters=== Much of Turkey is prone to [[earthquakes]]. ===Tourism Police=== There are "Tourism Police" sections of the police departments of [[Ankara]], [[Antalya]], [[Istanbul]] (in [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Sultanahmet]]), and [[Izmir]] providing help specifically for tourists, where travellers can report passport loss and theft or any other criminal activity, they may have become victims of. The staff is multilingual and will speak English, German, French, and Arabic. ==Stay healthy== Dial '''112''' from any telephone, anywhere, free of charge for an ambulance. '''Food safety''' - Food is generally free of parasitic or bacterial contamination, but be prudent anyway. Look at where local people are preferring to eat. Do not eat stuff that is sold outdoors, at least in summer and at least which local folk don’t eat. They can spoil fairly quickly without needed refrigeration. Wash thoroughly and/or peel fresh fruits and vegetables. They may be free of biological contaminants but their skin is probably heavily loaded with pesticides (unless you see the not-very-common certified organic produce marker on, of course). Food in western regions of the country is OK for (western) travellers for the most part, but the more east, south, and northeast you go, the more unaccustomed contents in the food you’ll come across, like goat or goose meat or hot/heavy spices. These contents may or may not cause [[Travellers' diarrhea|diarrhea]], but it is wise to have at least some anti-diarrhea medicine nearby, especially if you are going to travel to places a bit off-beaten-track. An antidiarrheal derived from the probiotic yeast ''Saccharomyces boulardii'' is commonly available over-the-counter from pharmacies under the brand name ''Reflor'', for about 80 TL as of 2022 for 10 powder packs. [[File:Anzer yaylası-2.JPG|thumb|250px|There is little reason to get paranoid about water safety in places like the Anzer Plateau, south of [[Rize]] — indeed locals in the Pontic highlands may be offended if you insistently ask around for bottled water]] '''[[Water|Water safety]]''' — Tap water, including that comes out of the mosque fountains (''şadırvan''), generally isn't pleasant to drink; it's often very chalky due to the climate and the underlying geology, and is almost always heavily chlorinated, yet no one guarantees it is safe enough for drinking due to possible deficits in the distribution network. So it is better to stick to bottled water, which is readily available and comes in varying sizes from 0.25 L plastic cups to 19 L office jars, with 0.5 L and 1.5 L being the most common. Chain stores always provide it cheaper than roadside kiosks, transportation venues or museum shops; a fair price in grocery stores in 2022 is the volume in litres multiplied by 3 (e.g. 1.50 TL for 0.5 L). Even so, if you can't resist the temptation to have a nicely chilled water from the next street vendor while walking down a baking pavement in a summer afternoon, always check the bottle has a label and the production details laser printed on the top or on the cap — otherwise you may just be about to drink tap water in a reused bottle. If you are going to be [[Outdoor life|outdoors]], seek local advice on fresh water availability. Narrow and rocky peninsulas (e.g., some sections of the [[Lycian Way]]) often lack water sources where you need them most to be. Lastly, it is great to be cautious about water, but don't take it to the level of paranoia — if water gushing out of a mountain spring or a village fountain looks and smells fine, it likely is. '''Hospitals''' – Both private and public hospitals (''hastane'') exist in Turkey. Private hospitals are run by associations, businesses, and private universities, and provide a similar comfort level to hotels. Public hospitals are run by the Ministry of Health and public universities. All mid-to-big size cities and major resort towns have private hospitals, multiple in many cities, but in a small town a public hospital is your best bet. Expect crowds and lines in public hospitals, except emergencies. You may also be denied entry to the public hospitals for non-emergency situations, or asked for upfront payment, if you don’t have a Turkish or travel insurance. Travel health insurance is highly recommended because the better private hospitals operate under the "user pays" principle and their rates are much inflated compared with the public hospitals. It's a judgement call whether to include air evacuation in the policy if you are going to visit remoter rural areas. In the city suburbs, there are usually also policlinics which can treat simpler illnesses or injuries. In the villages don't expect more than little clinics (''sağlık ocağı'', literally “health house”) which have a very limited supply and staff, though they can effectively treat simple ailments or ''may'' provide antibody against, for example, snake bite. On road signage, directions to hospitals are indicated by an "H" on dark blue [[File:Turkish road sign 84.jpg|20px]], whereas village clinics are shown with a red crescent sign [[File:Turkish road sign 85.jpg|20px]], the Turkish equivalent of the red cross. There is an emergency ward (''acil servis'') open 24 hours in every hospital. Suburban policlinics don’t have to provide one, but some of them are open 24-hr anyway. Village clinics do certainly have a much limited opening hours (generally 08:00 to sunset). Turkey (Istanbul and Antalya in particular) has become a popular [[medical tourism]] destination, particularly for cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants. Packages inclusive of treatment and vacation are available. '''Dentists''' – There are lots of private dentist offices in the cities, especially along the main streets. Look for the ''diş hekimi'' signs around, it won’t take long before you see one. Most dentists work on an appointment, although they may check or start the treatment on your turning up without an appointment if their schedule is okay. A simple treatment for a tooth decay costs about 40 TL on the average. Ordinary toothbrushes and pastes (both local and international brands) can be obtained from supermarkets. If you want something special, you may check out pharmacies. It is okay to brush teeth with tap water. '''Pharmacies''' - There are pharmacies (''eczane'' in Turkish) in all cities and many towns. Pharmacies are open 08:30-19:00, however every town has at least one drugstore on duty overnight (''nöbetçi eczane''), all other pharmacies in the town usually display its name, address and telephone numbers on their windows. Most basic drugs, including painkillers such as ''Aspirin'', are sold over the counter, although only in pharmacies. '''Mosquitoes''' - Keeping a [[Mosquitoes|mosquito]] repellent handy is a good idea. Although the risk of [[malaria]] anywhere in the country is long gone (except the southernmost areas near the Syrian border which used to have a very low level of risk until up to 1980s), mosquitoes can be annoying especially in coastal areas out of cities, including vacation towns at nights between June and September. In some towns, especially the ones near the deltas, mosquito population is so large that people desert the streets during the “mosquito raid” which occurs between the sunset and one hour after that. DEET-containing aerosol repellents (some are suitable to apply to the skin while others, the ones that are in tall tin cans are for making a room mosquito-free before going to bed, not to be applied onto skin, so choose what you buy wisely) can be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. There are also solid repellents coming in a tablet form which are used with their special devices indoors having an electricity socket. They release scentless chemicals into the air of the room which disturb the senses of mosquitoes and make them unable to “find” you. The tablets, together with their devices, can also be obtained from supermarkets and pharmacies. Beware! You shouldn’t touch those tablets with bare hands. '''Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever''' (''Kırım-Kongo kanamalı ateşi'' in Turkish, shortly ''KKKA'') is a serious viral disease and transmitted by a '''tick''' (''kene'') species. It can kill the infected person in a very short time, usually within three or four days. This disease has claimed more than 20 lives in Turkey within the past two years. The biggest risk is in the rural parts (''not'' urban centres) of [[Tokat]], [[Corum]], [[Yozgat]], [[Amasya]], and [[Sivas]] provinces, all situated in an area where disease-carrying tick thrives because of the area’s location between the humid climate of maritime Black Sea Region and arid climate of Central Anatolia. Authorities recommend to wear light coloured clothing which makes distinguishing a tick clinged to your body easier. It’s also recommended to wear long trousers rather than shorts if you plan to walk through dense and/or tall grass areas (the usual habitat for ticks). If you see a tick on your body or clothing, in '''no means try to pull it out''' since this may cause the tick’s head (and its mouth where it carries the virus) sticking inside your skin. Instead, go to the nearest hospital immediately to seek urgent expert aid. Being late to show up in hospital (and to diagnose) is number one killer in this disease. Symptoms are quite like that of flu and a number of other illnesses, so doctor should be informed about the possibility of CCHF and be shown the tick if possible. Coastal Black Sea Region, Marmara Region, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and East Anatolia are generally deemed free of this disease (and also free of the disease-carrying species of tick) with no casualties. But in the name of being cautious, you should head for the nearest hospital anyway if you are bitten by (most likely an innocent) tick. Also remember that if you should head for the danger zone described above, ticks are not active in winter. Their active period is April to October, so is the danger period. '''Public restrooms''' - Though many main squares and streets in the cities have a public restroom, if you cannot manage to find one, look for the nearest mosque, where you will see a public restroom in a corner of, or below its courtyard. Despite the fact that there is no shortage of cheap toilet papers anywhere in the country, however, you are unlikely to find toilet paper in almost any of the public restrooms (except lavatories of restaurants –including the road restaurants, hotels and most of the cafés and bars, of course). Instead, you are likely to find a bidet or a tap. (Don't be puzzled. That's because devout Muslims use water instead of paper to clean up and paper usually used as a dryer after cleaning.). So it is a good idea to have a roll of toilet paper in your backpack during your walkings for sightseeing. It is best to take your single roll of toilet paper from home or bathroom of the hotel you’re staying at, because the smallest size available in Turkey market is 4-rolls per package (8-rolls per package being the commonest) which would last very long (actually longer than your trip, unless you will do all the road down to India overland). It isn’t expensive but it takes unnecessary backpack space, or unnecessary landfill space if you won’t use it liberally and won’t take the unused rolls back to home as an unusual souvenir from Turkey. In the better places on the road in the country there are rest rooms that are maintained and an attendant ready to collect 1 TL from the tourist for the privilege of using one. Restroom is ''tuvalet'' in colloquial Turkish, though you’ll more likely to see ''WC'' signs, complete with diagrams and doors signed ''Bay'' or ''Bayan'' (respectively "men" and "women"). '''Menstrual products''' – Different types and designs of disposable pads are widely available. Look around in the supermarkets. However, Turkish women prefer tampons much less than European women do, so they are rarer. They are available only in some of the pharmacies. '''Hamam''' - If you haven't been to one, you've missed one of life's great experiences and never been clean. You can catch your inner peace with history and water in a bath (hamam). See hamams in [[Istanbul#Hamams|Istanbul]]. ==Respect== [[File:SANTA SOFIA AYASOFIA ISTAMBUL - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Inside Hagia Sofia, [[Istanbul]]]] ===Things to do=== Turks are a very friendly, polite and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. * When you are invited into a Turkish home, make sure to bring them a gift. Anything is fine from flowers to chocolate and indeed something representative from your country (but not wine and other alcoholic beverages if you are about to meet the host or if you do not know them well enough, as many Turks, for religious reasons or not, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and that is why it would be considered inappropriate as a gift). When you arrive at the house take off your shoes just outside or immediately inside the door, unless the owner explicitly allows you to keep them on. Even then, it might be more polite to remove your shoes. And if you really want their respect, thank your host for the invitation and compliment them. When inside the house, don't ask for anything for they will surely offer it. The host will make sure to make you feel at home, so don't take advantage of their kindness. * People in Turkey respect elderly people, so in a bus, tram, subway and in other forms of public transportation, young(er) people will always offer you a place to sit if you are an old(er) person as well as a handicapped person or a pregnant woman or have children with you. * It is respectful to bend slightly (not a complete bow) when greeting someone older or in a position of authority. * Try to use some Turkish phrases. They will be complimentary if you try, and there is no reason to be embarrassed. They realize that Turkish is very difficult for foreigners and won't scoff at all at your mistakes; on the contrary, they will be delighted at you for trying it, even if they may not always be able to understand your pronunciation! * Showing up late to a social gathering or a party isn't rude, but it is important to be on time for business appointments and other formal situations. ===Things to avoid=== Turkish people understand that visitors are usually not aware of Turkish culture and customs, and tend to be tolerant of blunders in this regard by foreigners. There are, however, some which will meet with universal disapproval, and these should be avoided at all costs: '''Politics:''' * It is '''illegal''' to "insult Turkishness", i.e. criticising the country, the government, or national heroes. You don't have to speak about how great Ataturk is, or praise the country excessively; just be polite and there will be no problems. * Don't mention the [[Armenian Genocide remembrance|Armenian Genocide]], Kurdish separatism or the Cyprus problem. These are extremely sensitive topics and are definitely to be avoided. Turkish society has a highly emotional approach to these issues. In particular, some statements about the Armenian Genocide, including referring to it as a genocide, are '''illegal''' in Turkey. '''Symbols''' * Be respectful of the Turkish anthem. Do not mock or mimic the Turkish anthem, as Turks are extremely proud and sensitive of their national symbols, and will be very offended. * Be respectful of the Turkish flag. Don't put it on places where people sit or stand, don't drag it, don't wrinkle it, don't contaminate it, don't use it as a dress or uniform. Not only will Turks be very offended, furthermore the desecration of the Turkish flag is a punishable offence. The flag is extremely important and well respected in Turkey. *Despite misconceptions, Turkey isn’t Greek, Iranian or Arab. Comparing Turkey to those countries is very frustrating and offensive to locals due to political and cultural differences. '''Religion:''' * Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country, and although you will see varying degrees of Islamic practice in Turkey, with many Turks subscribing to a liberal form of Islam, it is extremely rude to insult or mock its traditions or, for example, mimic the azan (call to prayer). During Ramadan, it is disrespectful to eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during daytime. If you are a non-Muslim and wish to eat, doing that in your hotel room is fine. However, Ramadan etiquette is quite relaxed especially in the tourist areas and international areas of big cities. '''Social custom and etiquette breaches:''' * Unless they offer their hand first, don't try to shake hands with a devout Muslim (a headscarf is a dead giveaway for a lady, as are various combinations of baggy pants, a skull cap and full beard — the non-hipster variety — for men), especially if you are the opposite gender. * Don't blow your nose during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Don't pick your teeth during meals, even discreetly. This is considered extremely rude. * Do not put your feet up while sitting and try not to show the bottom of your feet to someone. This is considered rude. * Don't point with your finger at someone, even discreetly. This is considered rude. * Don't chew gum while having a conversation or during public occasions. This is considered extremely rude. * Public drunkenness (especially the loud and obnoxious variety) is definitely not appreciated and is frowned upon, especially in more conservative areas of the country. Drunken tourists may also attract the attention of pickpockets. However what is absolutely not tolerated with drunkenness especially by the police, if it is accompanied with physical aggressiveness towards other people, this may result with a fine and if this is repeated a heavier fine and/or a visit to the police station may result (if you are tourist, deportation from the country can result). * Certain gestures common in Western Europe are considered rude expressions in Turkey. People tend to be tolerant if they can see you are a foreigner. They know you are probably doing it subconsciously, but if you take the time to keep these in mind, you won’t have any misunderstandings. Making an ‘O’ with your thumb and forefinger (as if to say “OK!”) is rude because you are making the gesture for a hole - which has connotations referring to homosexuality in the Turkish psyche. Avoid clicking your tongue. Some people do this subconsciously at the beginning of a sentence. It is a gesture of dismissal. Also the "got your nose" gesture which is made by making a fist and putting your thumb between your forefinger and the middle finger is considered the equivalent of the middle finger in Turkey. ===Other things to watch for=== * Public displays of affection in larger cities and tourist resorts are tolerated but might invite unnecessary stares from the public. In more rural areas it is frowned upon and is to be avoided. Gay and lesbian travelers should avoid any outward signs of affection, as this will definitely invite unnecessary stares from the public. However overt displays of affection regardless of sexual orientation is regarded as inappropriate. * Avoid shouting or talking loudly in public. Talking loudly is generally considered rude, especially on public transportation. Talking on a mobile phone on public transportation is not considered rude but normal, unless the conversation is too "private". * It's not so common for Turks to smile. Avoid smiling at a stranger, because if you do they most likely will not respond in kind and they will regard you either as odd. Smiling in Turkey towards strangers in public is not done and might be considered inappropriate. Smiling is traditionally reserved for family and friends; smiling at a stranger might be considered weird, as if you were making fun of them and there was something wrong with their clothes or hair. ===Mosques=== [[File:In Turkish mosque.jpg|thumb|Praying in a mosque in Antalya]] Because of religious traditions, all women are required to wear head scarves and not to wear miniskirts or shorts upon entering a mosque (or a church or synagogue). The same goes for the tombs of Islamic saints, too, if the tomb is not called a museum. If you don’t have a shawl or a scarf to put on your head, you can borrow one at the entrance. However wearing-a-scarf rule is somewhat relaxed, especially in big mosques of Istanbul in which tourists are common. In such mosques, no one is warned about their clothes, or because of their lack of head scarves. Even if you’d have to wear a head scarf, no need to worry about how head scarves can be worn properly, just put it onto the crown of your head (you may wrap it under your chin or behind your neck, lest it slip), that will be excessively adequate. Also, men are required to wear trousers, not shorts, upon entering a mosque (or church or synagogue), however nowadays no one is warned about their clothes (at least in big cities). You may find when entering a mosque in more rural areas you will be expected to follow all traditional procedures. During the prayer time, worshippers choose to line in the front rows of the mosques, at such a time stay behind and try not to be noisy. During the Friday noon prayer, which is the most attended, you might be asked to leave the mosque, don’t take it personally, it is because the mosque will be very crowded, there just won’t be enough room for both the worshippers and the sightseers. You will be able to enter back as soon as worshippers are out of the gate. Unlike some other Middle Eastern cultures, eating, drinking, smoking (which is strictly banned), talking or laughing loudly, sleeping or just lying, even sitting on the ground inside mosques is frowned upon in Turkish culture. Public displays of affection are definitely taboo. All shoes should be removed before entering any mosque. There are shoes desks inside the mosques, though you can choose to hold them in your hand (a plastic bag which would be used only for this purpose would help) during your visit. Some mosques have safeboxes with a lock instead of shoe desks. Although there are official opening hours, which are typically shorter than what the mosque is actually open, at the entrances of the most sightseen mosques, they don’t really mean anything. You can visit a mosque as long as its gates are open. Despite the odd tourists who do not conform to the dress code, it is best to dress conservatively and to follow all traditional procedures when entering mosques, tombs and other places of worship, not only because it is required but also as a sign of respect. ===Gay and lesbian travellers=== Turkey is considered to be quite safe for gay and lesbian travellers, and violence against homosexuals is quite rare. There are no laws against homosexuality in Turkey, but same-sex relationships are not recognized by the government or accepted by society. Revealing your sexual orientation openly is very likely to draw stares and whispers. Turkey is more conservative on LGBT matters than most of Europe, though more liberal than the Arab countries. Despite stereotypes, not everyone is homophobic, however be more cautious outside big cities and holiday resorts. ==Connect== ===Power=== All buses have USB socket to charge your phone. If you want to conserve battery power, take two USB cables and charge both your phone and a power bank. ===Emergency=== As of 2021, all emergency services can be contacted by the phone number '''[https://www.112.gov.tr/ 112]''', free of charge, from any phone without inserting a calling/sim card. In case you get connected to the odd exchange in which the unified number doesn't work yet, dial '''112''' for an ambulance, '''110''' for fire department, '''155''' for police, '''156''' for gendarme (a military-styled unit for rural safety), and '''177''' for reporting forest fires. ===Telephone=== {{Infobox|Your phone may be blocked if you use an unregistered local SIM card |Foreign mobile phones without IMEI registration will be blocked after 120 days. This only happens if you use a Turkish SIM card. Phones with a foreign SIM card aren't affected by the blockage. [http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registering_mobile_phones_in_turkey.html This website] explains how you can register your mobile phone in Turkey. }} While not as common as they used to be, '''public pay phones''' can still be found at the sides of central squares and major streets in towns and cities and around post offices (''PTT''), especially around their outer walls. With the phase-out of old magnetic cards, public phones now operate with chip ''telekom'' cards which are available in 30, 60 or 120 units and can be obtained at post offices, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. (However emergency numbers can be called without card or anything from these phones.) You can also use your credit card on these phones, though it may not work in the off chance. All phones in the booths have Turkish and English instructions and menus, many also have German and French in addition. There are also telephones available in some kiosks and shops where you pay cash after your call. To spot these, look for ''kontürlü telefon'' signs. These telephones are more expensive than the ones at the booths, though. It is estimated that approximately 98% of the population of Turkey lives within the coverage areas of Turkey’s three '''cell phone''' line providers, and virtually everybody has one. Line providers from most countries have roaming agreements with one or more of these companies. Pre-paid mobile phone SIM cards can be purchased for 20–50 TL. These can be purchased at the airport on arrival or from the many outlets in Istanbul and other large cities. Providers include Vodafone. Here is a quick list of '''area codes''' for some major cities and towns of importance to tourists: {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''212'''&mdash;[[Istanbul]]-[[Istanbul/European Side|European Side]] * '''216'''&mdash;[[Istanbul/Asian Side|Istanbul-Asian Side]], and [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands|Princes' Islands]] * '''224'''&mdash;[[Bursa]], and [[Uludağ]] * '''232'''&mdash;[[Izmir]], and [[Çeşme]] * '''242'''&mdash;[[Antalya]], [[Alanya]], [[Kemer]], and [[Kaş]] * '''252'''&mdash;[[Muğla]], [[Bodrum]], [[Marmaris]], and [[Fethiye]] * '''256'''&mdash;[[Aydın]], and [[Kusadasi|Kuşadası]] | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * '''258'''&mdash;[[Denizli]], and [[Pamukkale]] * '''286'''&mdash;[[Çanakkale]], and [[Gallipoli]] * '''312'''&mdash;[[Ankara]] * '''332'''&mdash;[[Konya]] * '''384'''&mdash;[[Nevsehir|Nevşehir]], and most of [[Cappadocia]] (though a few well-known Cappadocian towns which are parts of [[Aksaray Province]] have '''382''' as their area code) |} Area codes are used when calling from a mobile phone or from outside the area. Prefix the code with "0" when not using the country code, such as when calling from a landline elsewhere in the country. Mobile phones have numbers starting with 5xx instead of the area code. This code is always used, also when dialing locally or from a phone with the same prefix. Numbers starting with '''0800''' are pay-free, whereas the ones starting with '''0900''' are high-fee services. 7-digit numbers starting with '''444''' (mainly used by companies) are charged as local calls wherever they are dialed in Turkey. Dial '''00''' prior to country code for '''international calls''' from Turkey. When calling into Turkey, the country code that should prefix city code and phone number is '''90'''. ===Post=== [[File:Main Post Office, Istanbul.jpg|thumb|The Grand Post Office in Istanbul]] '''Post offices''' are recognizable by their yellow and black ''PTT'' signs. Letters and cards should be taken to a post office since the postboxes on the streets are rare (and there is no guarantee that they are emptied at all, even if you spot one). Nevertheless, Turkish Post (PTT) prints some beautiful stamps. '''Postage''' for cards and letters costs 1.60 TL for domestic shipments, and 3.70 TL for international shipments, [http://ptt.gov.tr/sx/ptt/docs/file/tariffs/posta_ucretleri_tarifesi020117.pdf PTT website for rates]. Main post offices in cities are open 08:30-20:30, whereas post offices in towns and smaller post offices in cities are usually open 08:30-17:30. '''''Poste restante'''''/general delivery letters should be sent to an address in the format of: official full name of the addressee (because the receiver will be asked for an ID card, passport or anything that can prove he or she is proper recipient) + ''POSTRESTANT'' + name of the quarter/neighbourhood/district if in a city where there is more than one post office or name of the town where the post office is and the postal code (if known, not obligatory, generally available at the entrance or on the interior walls of the post office) and the name of the province in which the quarter/town of the post office is located. The receiver has to pay 0.50 TL upon receipt of mail. ===Internet=== Although not as widespread as they used to be in the last decade '''''internet cafes''''' or ''net cafes'' are still available in reasonable numbers in cities and towns. In fact, any major town has at least one. All of them have good DSL connections, and price for connection is about more or less 1.50 TL/hr. Most, if not all, of these internet-cafés also have CD writers which are available for anyone who makes an additional payment. * [http://www.turkcell.com.tr Turkcell], the largest mobile operator. Sells 2 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB mobile internet for 22 Tl, 28 TL, and 32 TL respectively, [https://bireysel.turktelekom.com.tr/mobil/sayfalar/ana-sayfa.aspx including some minutes and SMS]. * [http://www.vodafone.com.tr Vodafone] * [https://www.turktelekom.com.tr Türk Telekom], formerly called Avea ====Censorship==== Some webpages are blocked by court order. Most internet cafés get around these blocks by tricks on their proxy settings. Wikivoyage is '''not''' blocked as of 2021 but if you can, download offline versions of the most relevant guides before your trip, either via PDF or by using [https://osmand.net/ Osmand], with which you get all guides of Wikivoyage in one download (only for Android). You can also use a VPN or Tor to bypass the blocks. The feature "Secure Wi-Fi" is usable for free on mobile devices. ===Wi-Fi=== * Every '''hotel''' has their own Wi-Fi. Some hotels do have trouble with their network setup or the connection due to the historical location however at the least you will have free Wi-Fi at your hotel. All you have to do is to learn the Wi-Fi password to access the internet. * Every '''café, bistro, restaurant''' share their internet with their guests. Even the small restaurants now have internet access. Stability and speed depend on where you are and what kind of café, bistro or restaurant you are in. Starbucks, Nero, etc., typically have stable Wi-Fi unless very crowded. If you are in a Starbucks all you have to do is connect your device (SSID should be TTNET or DorukNet, and if you are in Nero DorukNet) and fill out some basic information for verification that you have to fill. After that, you are ready to go. And if you are in the other restaurant or cafés you can just ask to your waiter to get SSID and Password and after that you are ready to go. * Free '''public Wi-Fi''' is offered by the Municipality of Istanbul in most common city centers and squares. All you have to do is (when you near of one of these centers of course) register your id via your cell phone and you will get an access password. * You can '''rent a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot''' during your stay in Turkey. It works based on 3G connection in the whole country, and you can connect up to 10 devices at the same time. These pocket-sized devices can be easily booked online. There are plenty of international companies that rent a mobile hotspot. A well known one is [https://www.rentnconnect.com/ Rent'n Connect]. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|39|36|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|Middle East}} glf692di662w3k2gfy2reuy3m2u8mds 0 36957 4491873 4489892 2022-07-28T15:48:34Z LPfi 79572 /* Climate */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turku Wikivoyage banner.jpg|caption=Turku seen from the tower of the cathedral|otbp=yes}} '''[http://www.visitturku.fi/en Turku]''' ([[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Åbo'') is [[Finland|Finland's]] oldest city. Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the Market Square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished in autumn 2021, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now being placed out (8–15 July). You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction, with possibility to have a coffee with the locals or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers. In 2018–2010, a parking cave is being built under the square, so the market activity goes on in a more restricted scale, in the part in front of the Orthodox Church. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, have been scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the Market Square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished in autumn 2021, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction, with possibility to have a coffee with the locals or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers. In 2018–2010, a parking cave is being built under the square, so the market activity goes on in a more restricted scale, in the part in front of the Orthodox Church. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, have been scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the Market Square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished in autumn 2021, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction, with possibility to have a coffee with the locals or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers. In 2018–2010, a parking cave is being built under the square, so the market activity goes on in a more restricted scale, in the part in front of the Orthodox Church. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, have been scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the Market Square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished in autumn 2021, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square itself, and shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the Market Square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square itself, and shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river). === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square itself, and shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square itself, and shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centrepoint of Turku's western city centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with shopping centres, department stores and independent shops in the surroundings. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99, Raisio | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive on the E18 highway from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering Kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the Restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the centre of Turku at the Hansa Shopping Center, the Stockmann first-class department store offers a wide selection of products from foods to top fashion and electronics, with selected products from Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides visitors with advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store at the shopping center lies Stockmann's bookstore, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa. There is also a café with great lunch and an excellent supermarket at the basement level of the store. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookstore Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[Q4165181|Ett hem]], as pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are now (2018–2022) mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookstore Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[#See|Ett hem]], as a pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|Stockmann Department Store in central Turku.]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookstore Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions= | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Next to the Market square opposite side of the Hansa Shopping center, Wiklund is a first class department store. It services are built for women and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[#See|Ett hem]], as a pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. They operate the branch Lilla Fabbes by [[#See|Ett hem]], as a pure café. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=The Old Bank | alt= | url=http://oldbank.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.44989 | long=22.26822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su M 12:00–00:00, Tu–Th 12:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–03:00 | price= | content=Considered by many to be the best beer place in Turku, Old Bank is, not surprisingly, a former bank turned into a beer pub. It has beautiful interiors, great service and the widest selection of beers in town. If you feel hungry they serve amazing pie filled with reindeer. }} * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi/ | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (inside Forum shopping center) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, We–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (in the Forum shopping centre) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, W–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ===By funicular=== * {{go | name=Kakola funicular | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/funicular | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26723781 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Kakola funicular opened in 2019, takes passengers up to the Kakola hill. The first funicular in Finland, it's more of an elevator as it lacks a driver. Kakola was formerly known for the prison that operated there until 2007 after which the buildings were renovated into offices and apartments. Riding the funicular is free of charge but as it has been riddled with problems since the opening, and has become infamous for being out of service every now and then there's a chance you don't get to try out ride at all. }} ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (in the Forum shopping centre) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, W–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. 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Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; whether the reverse is true is unclear as of July 2022 (just try!). Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ===By funicular=== * {{go | name=Kakola funicular | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/funicular | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26723781 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Kakola funicular opened in 2019, takes passengers up to the Kakola hill. The first funicular in Finland, it's more of an elevator as it lacks a driver. Kakola was formerly known for the prison that operated there until 2007 after which the buildings were renovated into offices and apartments. Riding the funicular is free of charge but as it has been riddled with problems since the opening, and has become infamous for being out of service every now and then there's a chance you don't get to try out ride at all. }} ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (in the Forum shopping centre) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, W–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. [[Stockholm]] is 10 hours away, [[Mariehamn]] on the Åland islands about 5 hours. 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'''[http://www.visitturku.fi/en Turku]''' ([[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]: ''Åbo'') is [[Finland|Finland's]] oldest city. Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history. Turku's fantastic culinary scene has earned it the nickname "the [[Paris]] of Finland" and the city has been called "Finland's gateway to the West". Bisecting Turku city centre, the River Aura is the heart and soul of the city: this is where Turku was born, and a large part of city life – museums, sights, restaurants and cafés – is still concentrated on the riverside. The river banks form a national urban park allowing for a pleasant stroll from the Turku Cathedral to the Turku Castle. Close to the river mouth is the island of Ruissalo, with oak forests and 19th-century villas. Turku is at its best in summertime, when it hosts many festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a medieval fair. But do not forget the winter atmosphere, if you are lucky you may be able to have a thrilling walk on the ice cover of River Aura. In addition to the cultural sights and museums, Turku attracts visitors due to the [[Archipelago Sea]], which stretches all the way from Turku to [[Åland]] and on to [[Stockholm]], forming the largest archipelago in the world by the number of islands and islets. ==Understand== [[File:Turun tuomiokirkko.jpg|thumb|Turku Cathedral.]] [[Finland Proper#Greater Turku|Greater Turku]] (as defined here) includes a few surrounding towns and some countryside. Of these '''Raisio''' in the nort-west is included here, while [[Kaarina]] and [[Naantali]] have their own articles, as has the [[Turku countryside]] in the north, including (west to east) Masku, Rusko, Paattinen (part of Turku) and Lieto. === Name === The exact origin of the word "Turku" is unclear. It is possible that it comes from an Old East Slavic word, търгъ (''tŭrgŭ''), which means "marketplace". The [[Swedish]] name of the city is '''Åbo'''. Again, the exact origin of this word is unclear. ===History=== {{seealso|Nordic history}} Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of the oldest in the entire Nordic region. The city came into existence at Koroinen on the banks of river Aura, a few kilometres north from the Turku market square. Trading took place on this historic site as early as in the 1150s, and in 1229, the bishopric was transferred there as well. The Aura River Valley had already been a prosperous and relatively densely populated area since the Iron Age. The Finnish name, Turku, is an archaic Russian word for 'marketplace' (turgu). The name of the Italian city, Trieste, comes from the same Indo-European origin. Turku Market Square has long been one of the largest and finest on the south coast. The etymology of the Swedish name Åbo is unclear. One possible explanation is that the city was named Åbo by Swedish settlers because it was a settlement (bo) on the Aura River (å). The year 1229 is regarded as the year in which the City of Turku was founded. Excavations in different parts of the city centre have provided more light on the city's history. The construction of Turku Castle began in the 1280s, the Dominican monastery of St. Olof was being built on Samppalinna Hill and Turku Cathedral was consecrated in the year 1300. From this point on, the city held an important position in the Swedish state and it had staple town charter (the right to conduct foreign trade), assuring that trading was brisk. The German bourgeoisie of Turku held a major role in the early development of the city, and Turku had a community that was part of the [[Hansa|Hanseatic League]], which dominated trade along the coasts of Northern Europe. During Swedish rule, Turku was the largest and most important city of its region, as well as being a major city of the Swedish Kingdom. Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following [[Uppsala]] University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]], Estonia. Turku remained the Finnish capital until the year 1812. [[Russian Empire|Russia]], after overtaking Finland from Sweden 1809, moved the capital to [[Helsinki]], which was closer to [[Saint Petersburg]] and farther from [[Stockholm]]. Turku remained Finland's largest city until the end of the 1840s, but its ambitions were dealt a death blow in 1827, when a raging fire destroyed most of the city. "Turun palo" is still the largest urban fire in the history of the Nordic countries. The city was almost completely destroyed, and the rest of the major institutions with the exception of the archbishop's seat were moved to Helsinki. The burnt city needed an altogether new town plan, which was drawn up by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel the following year. Turku is still a gateway to Sweden. The competition between cruise ferry companies led to ferries ever increasing in size and features, which let the Turku shipyard develop into a world leader of building large cruise ships, with customers such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and TUI Cruises. Turku shipyard employs directly and indirectly 8000 people. In addition to this, follows employment effect to foreign companies. In 2011 Turku was the European Capital of Culture along with [[Tallinn]], the capital of [[Estonia]]. Afterwards Turku has seen a huge boost in domestic and foreign visitors. ===People=== [[File:People at aurariver (cropped).jpg|thumb|The Aura River's banks are very popular among Turku residents, for walking, biking or enjoying nice weather.]] Turku remains a regional capital of [[Finland Proper]] and is the third most populous city-region in Finland and the eighth largest urban area in the [[Nordic countries]], with around 330 000 inhabitants living in the Turku sub-region. Nowadays Turku is a major academic town for Finland: there are two universities (one with Finnish, one with Swedish as its language; with business schools, a law school and a medical school), and four universities of applied sciences. Consequently, you will find that the city is bustling with young adults. The large number of students means that restaurants, live music clubs and nightlife are ample. A true local speciality you will find in few other Finnish cities are the floating bars in the river Aura. There is a cultural spirit in the city, and some of the proud residents are still irked that Helsinki took over as Finland's capital back in 1812. In other parts of Finland people from Turku are stereotypically thought of as being bit reserved and uppish in their views of their hometown. However, if you have a coffee at the Market Square and chat with the locals, you will soon find out that this is not the case. The Turku dialect has many influences from Swedish and historically also from Estonian, and it can from time to time sound even a bit like Estonian. The city is also famous throughout Finland for its processed mustard called Turun Sinappi, though ownership and production was controversially moved abroad in 2008, with production being resumed in Finland in 2014. ===Read=== [[File:Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku Castle.]] * ''Vares'' (book series) (Reijo Mäki, 1986–13). Finnish crime literature usually focuses more on police procedurals, or the psychological and sociological fallout from crime. One writer, Reijo Mäki, however, has written a series of books about a private investigator called Jussi Vares. He is your regular hardboiled PI: he drinks, makes love, hates everyone, and gets beaten up and mugged on a regular basis. All Vares books take place in Turku, which is also home to the books' writer. Mäki is a celebrity in Turku, where you can perhaps catch him in his favourite bar, Uusi Apteekki (New Pharmacy). * ''The Home of Dark Butterflies'' (Leena Lander, 1991). Writer Leena Lander tells the story of a fourteen-year-old boy named Juhani, who is haunted by his traumatic past. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be. In addition to Harjula and the six other boys, The Island is also home to the superintendent's wife Irene, the couple's two young daughters, and Tynne, who tends to the local livestock in addition to catering all the meals. The island of the story has actually existed, though the boys' home was closed already in 1968. The story was also made into a film of the same name in 2008 and shooting took place on the actual island in the Turku archipelago. The film was also Finland's Oscar nominee for a foreign language film in 2008. ===Watch=== * ''Restless'' (Aku Louhimies, 2000) is a story about Ari (Mikko Nousiainen), a 27-year-old ambulance doctor living in Turku, whose main pastime is one-night stands. He doesn't want to meet any of the girls again because he is certain that commitment equals pain. But one day Ari realizes that he cannot feel anything at all. Then he meets a woman named Tiina (Laura Malmivaara) on the beach. Without really intending to, they start dating each other, reaching the point where Tiina, falling in love, begins to look for commitment. Ari is introduced to Tiina's friends, including two other couples. Ari then ends up having sex with Tiina's two best friends (Ilona and Hanna-Riikka). Meanwhile Tiina continues to love Ari. During this Tiina manages to commit Ari to reluctantly become the father of her to be born child. * ''Vares movies'' (Aleksi Mäkelä, 2004-2012). Vares books proved so popular in Finland that in 2004 a film was released, starring Juha Veijonen as the detective, and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, considered by many the number one action-director in Finland. A second film appeared a few years later, and the two films' success led to a series of all together eight films. *''Man Exposed'' (Aku Louhimies, 2006) is a comedy-drama film about a rebel minister working in Turku's St Michael's Church, who is suddenly asked to run for bishop. At the same time he is running into problems in his marriage and life in general. *Tears of April (Aku Louhimies, 2008) is a war drama film based on the novel by Leena Lander, the film is set in the final stages of the Finnish Civil War. The film tells a story of a captured female Red Guard fighter, Miina, and the soldier Aaro who escorts her to her trial. *''Love and Other Troubles'' (Samuli Valkama, 2012) is a Finnish romantic comedy film set in Turku. It stars Emilie de Ravin as Sara, an American line dance teacher, who meets Ville (Jussi Nikkilä), a 25-year-old former child star, and his father (Ville Virtanen), an ex-rock star, who both fall in love with her. *''The Girl King'' (Mika Kaurismäki, 2015) is a biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden, who reigned from 1632 until her abdication in 1654. ===Climate=== [[File:Air temperature in Turku 2016.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Temperature in Turku in 2016]] [[File:Kommunalsjukhusvägen vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk- and bikeway in winter, near the Kupittaa park]] Turku, like the rest of Finland, has four distinct seasons. Situated by the Baltic Sea and sheltered by the islands of the Archipelago Sea, Turku has a humid continental climate. Like much of southern Finland, the city experiences warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C (85°F), and winters with frequent snowfall and temperatures down to about −25°C (−15°F). The best time to visit is definitely the warm period from late May to early September. If visiting in wintertime and meeting slush, ride somewhat more inland (a local bus can get you far enough) and you will probably find the real snow. Once in a while you can find it in Turku city centre too. Current weather forecasts can be checked at the [http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/turku Finnish Meteorological Institute website]. ===Visitor information=== Turku's official tourist agency is ''Turku Touring''. It serves also the larger region. *{{listing | name=Visit Turku |alt=| url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en | email=info@visitturku.fi | address=Aurakatu 2 | lat=60.44906 | long=22.26784 | directions=next to the City Hall, near the Aura bridge; at busy times also the back door is open<!-- and when it is locked, notices may be absent or confusing--> | phone=+358 2 262-7444 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-7679 | hours=Sep–Mar: daily 10:00–15:00; Apr–Sep: M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|image=|lastedit=2018-03-13| content=Turku Touring's office offers advice, sight-seeing tours, maps, guide books, souvenirs, bicycle hire instructions, group outings and more. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Turku Airport (TKU)==== [[File:Aero Airlines ATR 72 ES-KRL at EFTU on 20060714.jpg|thumb|Passengers boarding Finnair flight to Helsinki at Turku airport.]] *{{listing | type=go | name=Turku Airport | alt={{IATA|TKU}} | url=http://www.finavia.fi/en/turku | email= | address= | lat=60.5109 | long=22.2743 | directions= 8&nbsp;km north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Airport | image=Terminaali 1, Turun lentoasema, Turku, 11.7.2010.JPG | wikidata=Q1130231 | content=Is a compact airport with 2 terminals for check-in }} As of September 2021 [http://www.airbaltic.com Air Baltic] flies to Turku from [[Riga]], [http://wizzair.com/en-GB/ Wizz Air] from [[Gdansk]] and [[Skopje]], and [https://www.airleap.se Air Leap] from [[Mariehamn]] (and [[Stockholm]]?). Wizz Air will start flights from [[Larnaka]], [[Kaunas]] and [[Kraków]] later in the autumn. [https://www.tui.com TUI] charter flights will likewise start in the autumn. Bus line 1 departs from the airport every 20&nbsp;minutes and goes via the centre to the Port of Turku. Several hotels happen to be along the route. Tickets are available on board for €3/1.50 (free transfers for two hours, see [[#By bus 2|Get around]] for details). The line operates from 05:20 to 00:45. The day's last bus waits as long as 15 minutes if necessary, to allow passengers to catch it. The last buses operate only to Kauppatori, not to the harbour. ====Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)==== If coming by air, a common option is to fly to the internationally well connected [http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport] ({{IATA|HEL}}). Turku is 166 km away from Helsinki and easily reached by plane, train (transfer in Helsinki centre) or coach. With car the voyage by the Finnish national road 1 (E18) takes around 1hr40min. There is an almost hourly [https://www.matkahuolto.fi Matkahuolto] coach connection from Helsinki-Vantaa to Turku bus station operated by [http://www.vainionliikenne.fi/en Vainion Liikenne], departing from platform 13. Usually the voyage starts with AirBus, with an easy transfer to the Vainio coach at Turvesolmu. The service operates round the clock, although there may be a gap of two hours between services in the small hours of the night. The trip takes between 2 hr 15 min and 2 hr 55 min, depending on whether the service calls in towns on the way. [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus.com] is typically a bit cheaper, but they leave from the central bus station of Helsinki and not directly from the airport. The Onnibus buses are red double-deckers with free Wi-Fi but little legroom. Book ticket online in advance for a cheaper price. ===By train=== [[File:Turun rautatieasema.jpg|thumb|Turku Central Railway Station.]] [[File:Turku railways 2018.jpg|thumb|View from Turku Railway Station to Logomo direction at 2018.]] [http://www.vr.fi/en VR], the state-owned railway company, operates the trains.<!-- all the domestic routes as well as the connections from [[Vyborg]], [[Saint Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]].--> Turku has three railway stations: the {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Central railway station|lat=60.45380 | long=22.25331}} ("Turku", service M-F 08:10–17:15) on the northern edge of Turku's central business district, {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Kupittaa railway station|lat=60.45050 | long=22.29700}} ("Kupittaa") in the eastern part of the city and {{marker|type=go|url=|name=Turku harbour railway stop|lat=60.43448 | long=22.22334}} ("Turku satama") in Turku harbour on the western edge of Turku centre. Trains arriving from the direction of [[Helsinki]] first stop at Kupittaa and then arrive at the central station, while trains from [[Tampere]] arrive directly at the central station. Some of the trains continue onward to the harbour, which is handy if you are connecting to a passenger ferry towards [[Stockholm]] or [[Mariehamn]]. Kupittaa has limited service (tickets bought in advance or from a machine; service for the disabled available if booked), the harbour none: buy your ticket in advance. Only the central station is manned. From the central station you can purchase all domestic train tickets<!-- Services to Russia suspended -- -- train tickets from Finland to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Vyborg-->, and InterRail cards to Europe. Links between Turku and the rest of the country are frequent and excellent, although not hourly any more. There are connections from Helsinki and Tampere, travel time approximately 2 hours, [[Jyväskylä]] (3.5 hr), [[Kuopio]] (5.5 hr) and [[Oulu]] (7 hr). There is also an overnight car and sleeper train connection from [[Rovaniemi]] in [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] (10–15 hr, often with a transfer to a day train in Tampere). Some of the services have a "restaurant" car (café/pub with sandwiches etc., no real dining, although there may be also simple meals), most others a cart with drinks and snacks. The IC2 services have a family car, with space for prams, a playing corner upstairs and the accessible toilet doubling as family room. <!-- move up this paragraph when people's plans can be expected to be affected: --> A reconstruction of the railway between Kupittaa and the centre will start in 2022. For two years, from 15 August, trains from Helsinki will stop in Kupittaa and won't go further. There will be a bus from the Kupittaa station to the harbour, for those with a train ticket to there. Other passengers are served by the normal city buses, paying the normal fares. The trains from or via Tampere are not affected for the time being, other than concerning transfers towards Helsinki. For most travellers from western Europe, the main option is to take the train to Stockholm and take a ferry cruise from there. This can be a scenic and environmental friendly option, and if you travel by rail otherwise, most of the European railway companies offer discounts for the ferry connection. A few buses (including lines 32 and 42) pass the Kupittaa and Turku stations on their way to the centre, just cross the street and wait for one, if you don't want to walk or take a bike ride. There will probably be bike sharing stations at the railway stations in the summer season (again from June 2022); see [[#By bicycle|By bicycle]] below for updates. ===By bus=== [[File:Busstation of Turku.jpg|thumb|Turku bus station seen over Aninkaistenkatu. The platforms are behind the station building.]] Matkahuolto operates the {{marker|type=go|name=Turku bus station|lat=60.45712 | long=22.26808}}, where long-distance services usually terminate, as do some regional services. The station is at the northern edge of the city centre within walking distance from the central railway station (1 km) and Kauppatori (Market Square, 800 m). Matkahuolto abandoned the station building; facilities are open again, but Matkahuolto (with ticket sale and freight) may still use the freight terminal across Läntinen pitkäkatu. The bus station has good local bus connections, although it is not the hub for them. There are stops for local and regional lines at a few different places on or around the station, note where your bus stops. Some coach lines arriving at the station continue to the Port of Turku, if needed. If going there, tell that when buying your ticket and when boarding. By the station are Hotel Helmi, the café of which offers breakfast, lunch, light meals and take away, and a Hesburger. * {{listing |type=go |name=Matkahuolto Turku | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 7–9 | directions= | hours=M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su closed }} Normal bus connections from Kamppi in '''[[Helsinki]]''' leave for Turku more or less every half an hour during the day and every hour or two during the night. Coming via [[Tallinn]], there may be a coach directly from the port, mostly via Kamppi. Direct connections and connections with transfer are available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. All these connections are either express or special express (there may also be a few hard-to-find "regular" connections). Tickets cost around €30 (round trip around €55) for adults, around €20 for children aged 12–16, €15 for children aged 4–11 and Finnish students (ISIC ''not'' accepted). Children under the age of four travel for free. Cheaper tickets can often be had in advance on the net (check also the individual companies' websites). There are normally more or less hourly connections from '''[[Tampere]]''' and '''[[Pori]]''' in daytime, and each two hours from '''[[Vaasa]]''', some all the way from '''[[Oulu]]'''. <!-- Check: There is a line from '''[[Tampere]]''' hourly in daytime, the last coach arriving 00:55, from '''[[Pori]]''' about hourly (check!) and from '''[[Vaasa]]''' about every two hours, the last arriving 21:20. --> For timetables, for the above mentioned or other connections, see [https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. Also [http://www.onnibus.fi Onnibus] has connections to Turku. Tickets to these buses vary in price, cheapest well in advance on the Internet, for same day usually about €10 when bought online, €15–20 from Helsinki if bought when boarding (with busy services often sold out). Direct bus services from [[Saint Petersburg]] are provided by [http://ensi-bus.ru/?p=30 Ensi-Bus] and [https://www.transgold.ru/marshrutka-v-turku/ Transgold] (check whether the sanctions have affected them). ===By ferry=== [[File:Viking Grace Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|''Viking Grace'' passing Ruissalo island on its way to [[Stockholm]].]] The most scenic way to get to Turku is by taking a passenger [[Baltic sea ferries|ferry]] across the Baltic Sea, from [[Stockholm]] or from Kapellskär, [[Norrtälje]], in [[Sweden]]. The {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.portofturku.fi/portal/en|name=Port of Turku|lat=60.43482 | long=22.21966}} is next to Turku Castle and is easily accessible on bus line 1, which travels between the port and the airport via the centre. The port also has its own railway and bus station (by the Viking terminal; rail will be rearranged in autumn 2022, check temporary arrangements), and some trains and buses depart at the port. With light luggage [[Turku riverside walk|strolling along the river]] to the centre can be a nice option (3 km to Kauppatori, buses within reach all the time). A new ferry terminal is planned to be ready for use in 2025; there will be changes in arrangements during the construction works. The two biggest ferry lines are the Finnish [http://www.sales.vikingline.com/en/international/ Viking Line] and the now Estonian [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise TallinkSilja]. Both operate two departures each day from Stockholm via [[Åland]]: one in the morning, arriving in the evening, and one in the evening, arriving in the morning. For a scenic view, and less expensive prices, a morning departure is advisable. Going in the night, you avoid one night at a hotel, but the effective sleeping time is short, as you are probably waked up for cleaning of the cabin well before arrival (generous, although not cheap, breakfast available). Evening departures provide adequate night club activities on board if you want to cut loose before arriving. All ferries between Turku and Stockholm make a brief stop in Åland, in either [[Mariehamn]] or Långnäs. Due to this stop, plus a Finnish-demanded exception to [[European Union]] rules, passengers can make purchases on the ferries [[Duty free shopping|tax-freely]]. For those with vehicles (e.g. a car or bikes) there are also more quiet ropax ferries from [[Norrtälje|Kapellskär]] (either directly or via Långnäs) to [[Naantali]] 20 km from Turku, by [http://www.finnlines.com Finnlines]. Local buses serve Naantali, tickets €3/1.50 with transfers included, an additional €5 for a bike. Looking for special offers may save a lot of money on the ferry passage. In summer, book early if you have a car, especially if it exceeds standard dimensions. It is also possible to take '''smaller ferries from Åland''', connecting islands of Åland and the Archipelago Sea with each other and with the mainland. Using the small ferries is more complicated and possibly more expensive, but can be rewarding. See [[Åland#Get around]], [[Korpo]], [[Brändö]] and [[Houtskär]]. During the '''summer of 2020''' ferry routes were started also from Tallinn and Hiiumaa in Estonia and Riga in Latvia, as passenger traffic from Stockholm was diminished. The connections proved popular, so it is possible that some of them will get established in some form after the pandemic. See the Tallink and Viking web sites. ===By yacht=== [[File:Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.jpg|thumb|Summer scene at Turku guest harbour.]] Many people also from other regions, including Helsinki, spend their summer vacation yachting around the [[Archipelago Sea]] surrounding Turku. The Sea of Åland and the Gulf of Finland, coming from Sweden and Estonia respectively, can easily be crossed in a day, while a voyage directly from [[Gotland]] requires overnight sailing. There is an abundance of minor guest harbours on the remaining distance through the archipelago. Turku Guest Harbour is on the Aura river halfway between the port and Kauppatori, while the TPS guest harbour, Ruissalo Marina and Ruissalon Telakka are on the scenic island of Ruissalo, with buses (line 8) to the city centre once an hour or half an hour in daytime. Except Telakka, they have fuel stations and septic tank emptying. There is also a free mooring site above the Aura bridge, but only for short visits without high mast, perhaps a nice tour if you have a suitable dinghy (bridge height 3.6 m; max 3 hr 08:00–22:00). From the cathedral upstream the river is shallow; there are shallows especially in the middle of the river and perhaps at the bridges. There is a portage at the Halinen rapids and dam north of the centre; upstream from there it is a popular canoeing route. * {{listing|type=go | name=Turku Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://www.turunvierasvenesatama.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 57 | lat=60.4401 | long=22.2447 | directions=in the centre, 2 km from Kauppatori | phone=+358 400-880-051 or +358 400-536-613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€28–45; in season with beam <3m and without reservation: €32 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=City guest harbour. Good services, including non-free laundromat. May be full in peak season. For size over 15m×5.2m, check special arrangements. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalon Telakka | alt= | url=https://ruissalontelakka.fi | email= | address=Hevoskarintie 23 | lat=60.43669 | long=22.20569 | directions=Ruissalo, opposite Port of Turku | phone=+358 400-330-413 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Former boat yard; some of the yachts built here again call the harbour home, and part of the moorings are reserved for classical yachts. From here to the centre you can either take the [https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus water bus] (daytime in season, bikes free) or walk 400 m to the bus stop for a 12-min ride with line 8. Both options use the Föli tickets (€3/1.50). Café and pizzeria. Toilets and showers, but no fuel or septic tank emptying. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=TPS Guest Harbour | alt= | url=http://turunpursiseura.fi/satamat/vierassatama-guest-harbour/ | email=toimisto@turunpursiseura.fi | address=Pursiseuranranta 30 | lat=60.4265 | long=22.1593 | directions= | phone=+358 44-376-2655 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=Marina of one of the local yacht clubs. On the island Ruissalo, a 20-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Services include sauna and Wi-Fi. Restaurant. Guiding to the mooring from the fuel pier, off hours look for orange cones instead. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Ruissalo Marina | alt= | url=https://www.ruissalomarina.fi | email= | address=Ruissalon puistotie 618 | lat=60.4261 | long=22.1073 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-5926 (10:00–19:00), +358 2 445-40 (off hours) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | lastedit=2019-06-28 | content=By the Ruissalon Kylpylä spa hotel near the western end of the island, a 25-minute bus ride (line 8) from the centre. Reservation recommended. }} ===By car=== [[File:Saariston rengastie 11.jpg|thumb|Sign at the [[Archipelago Trail]]]] Turku is well connected by roads to other parts of Finland. Main routes are national road 1 (E18) from [[Helsinki]], 8 ([[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]]) from [[Tromsø]], [[Vaasa]] and [[Pori]] along the west coast, 9 (E63) from [[Kuopio]], [[Jyväskylä]] and [[Tampere]], and 10 from [[Hämeenlinna]]. Road 40 circulates Turku. E18 is a high-speed controlled-access highway all the way from Russia, roads 8 and 9 are high-speed highways for some distance outside the city. Turku can be reached from Helsinki in around 1 hr 40 min in summer and 2 hrs 40 in winter. The former main road from Helsinki, now regional road 110, is somewhat slower but allows your seeing more of the landscape. From Sweden, use the [[#By ferry|above]] mentioned ferries. Those to Turku and Naantali, and on the routes from Åland via Korpo or via Brändö and Kustavi, all take cars. There are a few scenic roads around Turku as well: * '''[[Archipelago Trail|The Archipelago Trail]]''' (''Skärgårdens ringväg'', ''Saariston Rengastie'') allows travellers to access [[Archipelago Sea|the archipelago]] without a boat of their own. Part of the "trail" can be used when coming from Sweden via [[Åland]]: drive to Långnäs and take the ferry to Korpo, or use the ferries via Brändö and Kustavi. * '''[[Hämeen Härkätie]]''' leads to Turku from [[Hämeenlinna]] and is the most important road of early Finnish history. The route was once used by merchants, pilgrims, and kings. Along the route, with small detours, you will find a splendid array of interesting sites, such as museums, churches and shopping spots. If you want to really experience a journey in time, you can stay at an old manor house or inn along the way. * The partly medieval '''[[King's Road]]''' (''Kuninkaantie'', ''Kungsvägen'') leads to Turku along the south coast all the way from the eastern border of Finland, passing Helsinki. It is part of the old post roads, dating back to the 14th century, that lead from Stockholm to Christiania (Oslo) and Bergen on the Atlantic coast (of Norway), and, crossing the [[Archipelago Sea]], via Turku to Viborg (now Vyborg in Russia). The modern tourist route is extended all the way to Saint Petersburg. You can see lots of medieval churches, museums and old villages along the road. === By bike === Bikes can be taken on the ferry from Sweden or Åland for €5–12. The fee on trains and coaches is similar. Onnibus does not take bikes. For getting in from Åland, the [[Archipelago Trail]] can be used, taking a ferry to Korpo, Houtskär, Iniö or Kustavi and continuing along the trail from there. The [https://en.eurovelo.com/ev10/finland Eurovelo 10] route around the Baltic Sea goes through Turku. From the east (Vaalimaa–Helsinki–Ekenäs–Salo) it is developed and signposted (not the Russian leg though). From the north it is developed from Vaasa onwards, but not yet signposted (as of 2022). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|60.4493|22.2683|zoom=13|height=370|width=620|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=}} {{nowrap|Turku has an excellent}} public transportation system, and its buses reach every corner of the city. The hub for the local bus traffic is normally the market square, ''Kauppatori'' (Swedish: ''Salutorget''), which is in the central business district and often considered the midpoint of the city. The construction works of 2018–2022 are getting finished, and in September 2022 the buses will return. Until then, most bus stops have moved away temporarily to nearby roads. Most main sights are within walking distance from the square. A bike is the quickest way to get around and cycleways are generally good, although not always fast (try a nice trip along the river), and missing from many roads in the centre. === By foot=== {{see also|Turku riverside walk}} The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. The river Aura passes through the centre, and its banks are very popular, allowing for a pleasant stroll from, say, the national shrine of Finland, the Turku Cathedral, to the Turku Castle, which used to house Swedish Kings – or upstream to experience some countryside. Turku Touring, the official tourist agency of the city, offers different walking tours for visitors. There are also leaflets with self guided walking tours, such as Sculpture walk, ArchitecTour, Romantic Turku and Stepping it up. You can get a map from the main library (Linnankatu 2) or the tourist information (Aurakatu 2). If you have a smartphone you can download a Citynomadi app and get a map there. ===By bicycle === The fastest and most flexible way of seeing Turku is on a bike. There are good bike paths mostly as needed, although at the very heart of the city you have to know the routes or sometimes join car traffic, or get off the bike unless sufficiently experienced; not all the best routes are obvious. A four-year experiment with salted [http://www.turku.fi/sv/nyhet/2017-10-26_testrutt-vintercykling-i-centrum winter routes] in the centre started 2017 (12 km first year; Civitas eccentric). These routes lead along the river, around the campuses and through the central business district. Elsewhere cycleways and roads are not always maintained sufficiently in the winter for easy (in the centre: safe) biking, but local hardcore cyclists are biking throughout the year. Main biking routes are well signposted. In the centre there are often temporary disruption of these routes (markets, roadworks etc.), and bicycle arrangements are then often neglected. This is more seldom a problem elsewhere. The map at [https://kartta.turku.fi/IMS/en/Map kartta.turku.fi] can show biking routes: open the layers menu in the upper left corner, choose Traffic, then Bicycle paths, and use the check boxes. Regional biking route 1 goes to the tip of the recreation island Ruissalo, route 2 to Naantali, route 4 to Naantali via Raisio centre, route 9 to Lieto along Hämeentie, route 10 to Piikkiö via Nummi, Varissuo and Littoinen, route 11 along Uudenmaantie via Kaarina and Piikkiö to Paimio, route 12 via Hirvensalo and Satava to Kakskerta, For getting farther out of the city, bikes can be loaded on the local buses (including regional buses in the Föli cooperation) for €6 at the driver's discretion, i.e. probably when there are not too many passengers. Cost on coaches varies by company, often about the price of a children's ticket for longer voyages, sometimes likewise a flat €6. The city tourist office can suggest cycling routes. They also rent bikes (€23/day). '''Bike theft''' is common and vandalism happens. A lock gives some protection. If leaving the bike close to the river it should be locked to something. ====Bike sharing==== [https://www.foli.fi/en/f%C3%B6li-bikes Fölläri bike sharing] is since 2022 in cooperation with [[Urban cycling#Donkey Republic|Donkey Republic]], with 700 seven-geared bikes. The continuation of the Föllläri scheme was postponed repeatedly, but the bikes are now there. You will need an app; using the bikes requires a smartphone (Apple/Android) with Bluetooth and GPS enabled. There are 70 stations, half of which virtual (just leave the bike in the designated area found by the app and register the end of journey as usual). Most of the virtual stations will be outside the centre and they will get moved at times, depending on usage patterns. The hire can also be ended outside stations, for an additional fee. Usage for one hour at the time costs €2 per time, €6 per month or €35 per season (April–October; in 2022 cheaper to pay month for month). Additional time costs €1 for 15 min, €1.50 for 30 min, €2 for 1 hr, €5 for 4 hr, €12 for a day. Thus, for a one-off one-day rental, the cost is €14. The monthly or seasonal payments seems to count as Donkey Republic membership in other towns; it seems you can use such a membership also in Turku. Usage (except the fee for additional time) is included in the 30 day Föli bus tickets. * {{listing | name=Donkey Republic customer service | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 4885-8185 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00 Sa–Su 10:00–21:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-12 | content=Customer service for the Fölläri bikes. }} Other options include: * {{listing | name=10Bikes | alt= | url=https://10bikes.fi | email=info@10bikes.fi | address=Yliopistinkatu 8 | lat= | long= | directions=in the yard at Yliopistonkatu; pop-up station by the traffic lights in front of the cathedral | phone=+358 400-176-100 | tollfree= | hours=Shop 10:00–18:00 | price=€5+€5/hr | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Local business. Electricity assisted bikes for rent. Short rentals from the pop-up station with the Movelo smartphone app, longer rentals from the shop. City bikes and bikes for gravel. }} * {{listing | name=Polkupyörävuokraamo | alt= | url=http://www.polkupyoravuokraamo.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the harbour | phone=+358 440-224-161 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€14/day, €63/week | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Bike rental. Also tandems and trailers. }} Those who have a '''library card''' might be able to borrow bikes from the [[#Learn|main library]] in summer (until 30 September), for free. Return the bike before the library closes in the evening. ====Bicycle service==== There are several bike shops offering service for bikers. Here some of them: * {{buy | name=Bikestation | url=http://www.bikestation.fi/info/en/about_us/visit_us/ | email= | address=Kirkonmäentie 3, [[Sauvo]] | lat=60.34245 | long=22.69601 | directions=35 km from Turku | phone=+358 44-324-4010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only bicycle service and shop specialized in Rohloff bicycles and gears in Turku region. Also mobile power supply (powered by hub dynamo) and hand made wheels for bike travellers. }} * {{buy | name=Visan polkupyörähuolto | url=http://www.visainen.com/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 8 | lat=60.454 | long=22.273 | directions=in the corner of Aninkaistenkatu and Yliopistonkatu | phone=+358 2 231-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Competent bicycle shop hidden in a back yard. Does not sell only mainstream stuff. }} * {{buy | name=Raispo | alt= | url=http://www.raispo.fi | email=info@raispo.fi | address=Itäinen Pitkäkatu 38-40 | lat=60.444481 | long=22.277783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-557-7158 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-04-13 | content=Bike shop with bike service. }} ===By electric kick scooter=== Swedish [http://www.voiscooters.com Voi], German [https://tier.app Tier] and Norwegian [https://www.ryde-technology.com Ryde] have electric kick scooters for rent, to use in the centre. Dott seems to be coming. See [[Finland#By motorised scooter|Finland &sect; By motorised scooter]]. ===By bus === <!-- [[File:Åbo salutorg 2010, Blommor och grönsaker.jpg|thumb|Streets around Kauppatori normally form the hub for the local and some regional bus lines – not 2018–2020.]] --> [[File:Föli bus -1 in front of Turku Castle.jpg|thumb|Turku city bus, line 1, by the castle]] [[File:Passenger ferry on Aurajoki.jpg|thumb|Water bus (passenger ferry) on the river]] Tickets are harmonized with some of the surrounding municipalities: Raisio, [[Naantali]], [[Kaarina]], [[Turku countryside|Rusko]] and [[Turku countryside|Lieto]], as the "'''Föli'''" cooperation. Tickets are handled as if all buses serving the area were local, except for lines 117, 118, 119 and 802. * {{listing | name=Monitori | alt= | url= | email=joukkoliikenne@turku.fi | address=Aurakatu | lat= | long= | directions=in KOP-kolmio by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 262-4811 (M–F 08:00–15:00 Sa 09:00–14:00) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Bus customer service now across the street from the old office, combined with municipal services. Address, hours etc. need updating. }} Information about local buses can be found at the [http://www.foli.fi/en Föli] pages. There are several map views (e.g. one showing the current locations of buses) and tailored timetable views (such as for a specific stop) and a '''route planner'''. The planner works well in most situations, but some sanity checks are needed: the planner can guess at destinations with "similar" spelling, it thinks "Bus station, Turku" means the one in the port, and it may behave oddly when no suitable bus is found for whatever reason. You can also use the [http://nysse.mobi Nysse] mobile app for journey planning. Most buses go through the centre, with the area around '''Kauppatori''' serving as hub – but distance between some stops is long, as the roads around Kauppatori are closed during construction works (2018–2022). Now most "hub" stops have been moved one block down toward the river, to '''Linnankatu''' or its surroundings, some to '''Puutori''' square two blocks toward the bus station. Most regional buses now start from the bus station and most lines use the Aurasilta bridge instead of the Tuomiokirkko bridge. There are also other fundamental changes in the routes in the centre. Buses will return to stops by the square on 26 September 2022. There are few 'circle lines', so usually if you need to transfer, you will need to take one bus to the centre, then transfer there to the bus taking you to your final destination. As buses generally go in two directions from the centre, make sure that you are taking the correct numbered bus in the correct direction as well. Transfer by the cathedral, Puutori or some other suitable stop may be more convenient than using the central stops, as these are spread out during the works at Kauppatori. The Föli route planner does suggest such alternative transfer points. Destinations are mentioned in Finnish on some stops and alternating between languages on most buses, but you should still note the numbers of the lines you intend to use. If going towards Kauppatori it is mostly enough to know on what side of the street to stand. Buses passing the municipality border mostly have 3-digit numbers (notable exceptions lines 6 and 7). Buses not reaching Turku (often minibuses with sparse schedules) have their number prefixed with a letter, such as L for Lieto – but "P" means Turku lines meant primary for seniors. There are some quirks, e.g. some '''regional buses''' use stops for city buses, others those for coaches. Regional buses with destinations outside the Föli area are usually part of the cooperation inside it, but for trips out of the area you cannot use Föli tickets at all (notably 7xx, 8xx and 9xx via Kaarina, and some 4xx buses through Lieto). A few such buses (117, 118, 119 and 802) don't take Föli tickets at all. Only some regional buses are shown on electronic displays and timetables at bus stops. Single '''tickets''' are valid for unlimited transfers within two hours of the ticket's purchase. They can be bought with debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Eurocard) that have contactless (EMV) payment enabled, with the [https://www.foli.fi/en/mobile-ticket Föli app] or in advance for €3, children 7–14: €1.50. Bought from the driver they cost €4/2. In the night (23:00–04:00) tickets cost €1 more. Notes of more than €20 are not always accepted. Persons in wheelchair and the person assisting travel for free, as does a person with an infant or toddler in a baby carriage (use the middle door, the driver will help with the wheelchair ramp; there is usually sufficient space). Children under 7 years old need a ticket only when travelling alone. If you intend to take the bus more than twice a day (read: in more than two 2-hr periods), it becomes economical to ask the bus driver for a 24-hour ticket, priced €7.50. The electronic payments should do this automatically and subtract already paid single tickets from the price, given that you use the same device all the time. They also keep count of the 2 hr transfer period. The office at Kauppatori, R kiosks and other service points sell cards for one day and more, costing €8 for the first day, €3 for each additional day up to a week, €25 for ten days, with €1.50 for additional days. The equivalent can also be bought in the app. Those staying more than a few days or travelling as a group may want to check other options also, e.g. "value cards", with which trips (including transfers) cost €2.20/1.20, plus €1 in the night. For groups, ask for a group card (ordinary children's cards are personal, adults' cards valid for three persons). Show the card to the machine once for each person the first time, once for all the group at "transfers". Value (and days) can be added on the Internet, in the Föli bureau, in R kiosks and at some other locations. Once upon the time modifier letters (as in 12A and 12B) got removed and numbers changed (in this case to 32 and 42). The lines are ordered according to these associations: 1, 2, 2A, 3, 30, 4, ... Often the '''associated lines''' behave the same most of the route, but have different destinations in one end. In a few cases the destination varies without any change in line number (e.g. 13 going to Impivaara, "uimahalli", half of the time), usually with a sign in the front window of the bus. The corresponding notes in the timetable are often incomprehensible without some understanding of the individual lines, but usually you know when you need to understand them and can ignore them otherwise. The worst trap is some extra rush hour buses on long lines stopping prematurely: check that you get the one going all the way to your stop. '''Timetable''' booklets give starting times at the ends of the route and at Kauppatori, and an estimated duration of the trip to or from Kauppatori. Some lines are (only or additionally) listed in groups, with information for common (possibly intermediate) destinations. Sometimes a line being in the booklet twice is not evident, check carefully if relevant. The timetables at major stops instead give the estimated passing time of the bus (and line number, as lines are grouped together). A timetable booklet can be bought from the bus office at Kauppatori (€1). A map is for sale separately (€2; not including the neighbouring towns, nor the extreme points of Turku). School buses, night lines, rush hour lines and lines serving the elderly, and the quirks of these, are partly handled in their own maps, chapters and booklets, although tickets are valid as usual. Some interesting or useful lines include: * '''1 Seaport – Centre – Airport''' The line to use to and from the airport and seaport. Departs from the airport and seaport every 20 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, twice an hour on Sundays, more often to/from the harbour at ferry arrival/departure times. Much cheaper than taking a cab. Passes the bus station in the centre of Turku between Kauppatori and the airport (except the extra harbour services, which turn at Kauppatori). * '''8 Centre – Railway station – Ruissalo''' The bus route through the large Ruissalo island, a popular summer destination with beaches, villas, a botanic garden and a nature reserve. * '''14, 15 Saramäki – Oriketo – Centre – Erikvalla / Kakskerta''' Bus lines which go to islands of Satava (14) and Kakskerta (15), which have beautiful countryside and archipelago nature to enjoy. 40-min ride from Kauppatori (one way). * '''21, 23 Centre – Paattinen – Tortinmäki''' Long countryside route which you can ride at no more cost than the ordinary city bus ticket. Tortinmäki is a 6-km walk (or bike ride) from [[Kurjenrahka National Park]], in season some of the services extend to the park. * '''99 Ilpoinen / Uittamo – Skanssi – Länsikeskus – Perno / Pansio''' A long suburb sightseeing line bypassing the centre; a one-way ride takes over an hour. * '''[https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus 180 water bus] Martinsilta – Pikisaari and Ruissalo''' A water bus using Föli tickets, bikes free; late May through August, some September weekends). See [[#By ferry 2|By ferry below]]. ===By taxi === [[File:Aurakatu Turku 3 kesä 2011.jpg|thumb|Aura street in central Turku.]] Taxis are abundant and easily available throughout the city. There are three crunch times when getting a taxi might be problematic: the morning and evening ferry departure times (particularly in summer), around 08:00 and 21:00, and the bar closing times (particularly on weekends) around 04:00. Before the deregulation quick 1–3 km trips would cost in the €8–15 vicinity, and you should not have to pay much more now. Most companies add a fee per kilometre and a fee per minute, more or less doubling the nominal price. Taxis generally accept major international credit cards. At the railway station and similar places there may also be a "Kimppataxi" offering rides together with strangers (cf ''minivans'' in some countries), which in some cases is considerably cheaper. Most taxis use the Taxidata call centre. There are several other companies, including Taksi Länsi-Suomi (serving most of Finland Proper), the Helsinki based companies (at least Menevä and Kajon) and some small ones, but their cars are mainly found at certain taxi ranks. If using their call centres it might be wise to check that there is a taxi available nearby before committing. Pre-booking is free for some of these competitors. Like elsewhere in Finland, the taxis belong to smaller companies with just an agreement with the call centre. * {{listing|type=go | name=Taxidata | alt= | url=http://taxidata.fi/hinnasto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 100-41 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€1.67/call+pvm/mpm (app free); flag-fall M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €3,90, other times €6.90; €1.10/km + €0.90/min for 1–4 passengers or €1.59/km + €0.90/min for 5–8 passengers. Example: 4 persons 5 km in the evening, 30 km/h, called by phone: €1.67+6.90+5.50+9+mpm = €23.07+mpm | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-06-30 | content=Also bookable by app. Calling centre used by most taxis. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Menevä Turku | url=https://www.meneva.fi/en/service-areas/varsinais-suomi/turku | email=leif@meneva.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) | tollfree=0800-02120 (booking) | hours= | price=Flag fall M–Sa 06:00–18:00: €4, other times and holidays: €7; 1–4 persons €0.90/km + €0.90/km, 5–8 persons minimum €20, €1.60/km + €0.90/min (July 2020) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-25 | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Taksi Länsi-Suomi | alt= | url=https://www.taksilansisuomi.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 20-003-000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=Flag fall M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00 €4.90, other times €8.90; 1–4 persons €1.49/km + €0,99/min, 5–8 persons €1.89/km + €0,99/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-19 | content=Serves most of Finland Proper. Call centre in cooperation with Taksi Helsinki. Available also through the Valopilkku app. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=iTaksi | alt= | url=https://www.itaksi.fi | email=info@itaksi.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 10-212-0000 (extra charge?) | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4.00/6.00+€0.90/km+€0.85/min | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Also bookable by app or web. Fixed price based on calculated route and time if destination address given when booking by app or web. }} * {{listing | name=Yango | alt= | url=https://yango.yandex.com/turku/tariff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6.00+€1.10/km+€0.40/min (Starting fare includes 5 min and 2 km) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-17 | content=Yango is a Russian company which offers cheap fares. }} * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Uber, Taksinappi ===By ferry === [[Image:Turku Ferry across river Aura.jpg|thumb|Föri crossing Aura river in front of the guest harbour.]] * {{go|url=|name=Föri|lat=60.4411 | long=22.2479 |wikipedia=Föri |wikidata=Q1480060 |image=Turku, Finland - panoramio (27).jpg |hours=06:15–21:00 daily, in summer 06:15–23:00, replaced by boardwalk in cold winters |price=Free |content=This city ferry shuttles people and their bikes (no cars allowed) across the Aura River since a century, first taking passengers in 1904. Beloved by Turku citizens, the little orange ferry covers a grand distance of 78 metres and takes about a minute and a half. A running local gag is to ask visitors if they have taken the trip from Turku across to Åbo on the Föri yet; actually, both sides of the river are called the same, Åbo is just the Swedish name. Incidentally, the name comes from the Swedish ''färja'' and is related to the English word "ferry". }} * {{go |url=https://www.foli.fi/en/waterbus|name=Föli water buses |price=€3/1.5 (ordinary Föli ticket), bikes free |hours=2022: daily 23 May–28 Aug, Sa–Su until 17 September. Every 45 min, round trip 1.5 hr. First departure 10:15, last return back by Martinsilta 19:55, an additional evening tour to and from Telakka in June–July |content=m/s ''Ruissalo'' and m/s ''Jaarli'' go from just downstream from Martinsilta (eastern, left bank) to the Kansanpuisto park on Ruissalo, via Forum Marinum and either Pikisaari on Hirvensalo or the Telakka marina. Tip: Take a bicycle with you without extra fee if the ferry is not too crowded. }} * {{go |url=http://jakkejokilautta.fi/|name=Jakke Jokilautta| image=Jakke Jokilautta.jpg |lat=60.4483 | long=22.2683 |price=€5/2 (children 3–14), family (2+2) €12 |content=''River ferry Jakke'' is a café ferry going up and down the river all the way from the castle to the cathedral. Along the way you can enjoy refreshments and the wonderful views of the city. Some of the cruises are also guided. There are five stops along the river for the ferry: Tintå restaurant, Pharmacy museum, Esposito, Turku guest harbour and Crichton street. The ferry always stops at the Pharmacy museum and Crichton street, and if there are people waiting for the ferry, also on the other stops. }} ====Archipelago cruises==== [[File:SS Ukkopekka Kultaranta 2004.jpg|thumb|Ukkopekka on its way from Naantali to Turku.]] There are a number of cruises in and tour boat connections to the archipelago, e.g. to the island [[Rymättylä#Recreation islands|Vepsä]], a recreational area of the city (1–2 hours), to [[Nagu]] parish village or [[Själö]] (2 hr across Airisto, back in the evening), to [[Utö]] in the very outskirts of the Archipelago Sea (5 hr; twice a week, overnight stay at the island necessary due to the distance) or to [[Naantali]] with the Moomin world, Kultaranta (the summer residence of the President of Finland) and a nice wooden old town. Most ferries taking passengers to the archipelago can be found between Martinsilta bridge and Föri. Some of the tours are available only in summertime, others continue as long as ice conditions permit. On your way out from the city you can see the old ships by Forum Marinum, Turku castle, the harbour and Pikisaari and Ruissalo with their old charming villas, before you reach the open Airisto. * {{listing|type=go|url=http://www.ukkopekka.fi/en |name=s/s Ukkopekka | wikipedia=SS Ukkopekka |image=SS Ukkopekkaa.jpg |wikidata=Q4412741 | directions=just downstream of the Martinsilta bridge |lat=60.44416 | long=22.25336 |phone= |price=Naantali: €24 single, €29 return, family €66/80, lunch €14; Loistokari: €48–55; children 3–12/3–14 half price |content=Family-owned steamship. Archipelago cruises from Turku to Naantali (day cruises; 1 hr 45 min each way, immediate return or 2 hr in Naantali) and to the island of Loistokari (evening cruises, dance at the Loistokari pier, buffet meal included) in the summer season. }} * {{listing|type=go| |name=m/s Rudolfina |url=http://www.rudolfina.fi | email=rudolfina@rudolfina.fi |lat=60.4433 | long=22.2515 |phone=+358 2 250-2995, +358 40-846-3000 |price=€30–40, including a meal |wikidata=Q52333105 |image=Rudolfina Aurajoella 2.JPG |content=Lunch and diner cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Rosita |alt= |url=http://www.rosita.fi/reittiliikenne.php | email=info@rosita.fi | image=Lily Turku.JPG |lat=60.44401 | long=22.25297 | phone=+358 2 213-1500 | price=Return €20/9, single €12/6, family €47, pets €4; children 0–11; reduction €2/ticket on internet | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=With '''m/s ''Lily''''' you can depart for a two-hour cruise in the Airisto or spend the entire summer's day (or a few) on the Vepsä island. The voyage is an hour each way. There is a café on board. The main deck consist of a bright 100-person lounge, with a 40-seater cabinet downstairs and a large deck and sun terrace upstairs. Also plain cruises. }} * {{listing|type=go | name=m/s Norrskär | alt= | url=http://www.vitharun.fi/en/timetables/turku-seili-nagu | email=info@vitharun.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 400-176-684 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2021: 8 May–19 September Sa–Su, 12 Jun–29 Aug daily; 09:30 or 10:00 from Turku, 11:15 at Själö, 12:15 in Kyrkbacken, start from Kyrkbacken 16:00 or 16:15, back 18:15 or 18:30 | price=Själö or Kyrkbacken single €25/15, return €37/23; bike €6, return €10; children 3–15 years | lastedit=2021-05-24 | content=Connects Turku with Själö and Kyrkbacken. Times with guided tours on Själö. Kiosk on board. Lunch possible in Själö or Kyrkbacken. }} ===By car === Parking lots by the street are sparse at rush hours, but otherwise you should be able to park your car for a while quite near the place where you are going. Short time parking often free, otherwise expect to pay €1–2/hr in the centre, less in the outskirts, where even free lots can be found. Parking halls, such as the underground {{marker|type=go|url=http://www.p-louhi.fi|name=P Louhi|lat=60.45490 | long=22.26060}} (stairs/lift to Kauppatori and the pedestrian street) usually have plenty of free space. [https://www.q-park.fi/en-gb/ Q-Park] also operates several parking halls in central Turku. Most of the largest hotels have their own parking halls. When parking in the street in winter and spring, note times reserved for maintenance. The roads around Kauppatori are as of July 2022 mostly closed for through traffic. ===By funicular=== * {{go | name=Kakola funicular | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/funicular | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26723781 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=The Kakola funicular opened in 2019, takes passengers up to the Kakola hill. The first funicular in Finland, it's more of an elevator as it lacks a driver. Kakola was formerly known for the prison that operated there until 2007 after which the buildings were renovated into offices and apartments. Riding the funicular is free of charge but as it has been riddled with problems since the opening, and has become infamous for being out of service every now and then there's a chance you don't get to try out ride at all. }} ==See== The vast majority of the city's sights are within a kilometre or two from Kauppatori. Two sights in the city are considered above others (by Finnish visitors): the medieval castle, which is the symbol of Turku, and Turku cathedral, the national shrine of Finland, but there are several more modest pearls to find. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova invites visitors to explore the medieval history and culture of Turku and to reflect upon thought-provoking contemporary art. ''Luostarinmäki'' is the only larger part of the city that survived the great fire of Turku in 1827. Nowadays it houses an open air living handicrafts museum, with local artisans working in traditional ways. The ''biological museum'' has dioramas showing Finnish fauna of different biotops. The ''museum of art'' has a collection from the time of national awakening in the 19th century, besides more modern works. The '''Museokortti''' card gives free entrance to most museums. ===History and museums=== [[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova 3.jpg|thumb|Entrance of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.]] * {{see | name=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en | email=info@aboavetusarsnova.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 | lat=60.449844 | long=22.273457 | directions= | phone=+358 20-718-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–19:00 | price=€10/7/5.50, family ticket €24, children under 7 free | wikidata=Q3022430 | content=Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history and contemporary art; Aboa Vetus tells about the history of Turku and about archaeology, with a nice touch for children. Ars Nova is a museum of modern art. The permanent exhibition of Aboa Vetus illuminates the medieval life of Turku. The museum consists of the ruins of stone buildings exposed in archaeological excavations. Now you can actually step in and walk on the medieval streets of Turku, which used to be buried underground. The largest museum shop in Turku, Laurentius museum shop, is by the entrance. It sells jewellery, toys, cards, books and other souvenirs. The museum also houses [http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila M Kitchen and Café], the brunch of which is especially popular among Turku residents. In the summertime the [http://linnateatteri.fi/www/ Linnateatteri] theatre company also performs comedy in the museums courtyard. }} * {{see | name=Botanical Garden | alt= | url=http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/Sivut/home.aspx | email=puutarharuissalo@utu.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 215 | lat=60.43330 | long=22.17334 | directions= | phone=+358 2 276-1900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Indoor gardens M–Su 10:00–17:00, outdoor gardens M–Su 08:00–20:00 | price=Indoor gardens €6/4/free, Outdoor gardens are free | content=The Turku University Botanical Garden on the Island of Ruissalo is both a centre for scientific research and a public showcase for the fascinating world of plants. The outdoor and indoor gardens display over 5000 species and varieties of plants. In the greenhouses are a wide range of succulent plants and a collection of tropical species. Next to the modern greenhouse is the outdoor garden where the edible plants, roses, meadow flowers, rock plants and exotic trees and shrubs all flourish. Another distinguishing feature of the new landscapes are the artificial ponds containing colourful waterlilies and other wetland plants. There's also a cafeteria on the garden premises. }} * {{see | name= Biological Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/biologicalmuseum | email=museokeskus@turku.fi | address=Neitsytpolku 1 | lat=60.4446 | long=22.2645 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0340 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 09:00–17:00, Mondays closed | price=adults €5, children €3, children under 7 years free, family €13 | wikidata=Q4086898 | content=The Turku Biological Museum is a diorama-museum that resides in a beautiful wooden Art Nouveau building. Thirteen nature scenes present the fauna and flora of Finland, from the archipelago all the way to the fells of Lapland. The Biological Museum has altogether 30 common Finnish mammals and 136 bird species on display. The Biological Museum is great for all those interested in nature and cultural history. The Museum was established in 1907 and most of the Dioramas date back all the way to that period. There are also varying small-scale exhibitions and other types of annual events held at the museum. The museum is a popular visiting destination for school groups and it is also a suitable visiting destination for younger children. A small museum shop sells postcards, posters and other assorted items related to the museum. Right next to the Museums is the wonderfully green Sports Park of Turku (''Urheilupuisto''). }}<!-- -->[[File:Brinkhallin kartano.jpg|thumb|Brinkhall Manor]] * {{see | name=Brinkhall Manor | alt= | url=https://www.brinkhall.fi/ | email=brinkhall@kulttuuriperinto.fi | address=Brinkhallintie 414 | lat=60.3700 | long=22.2408 | directions= | phone=+358 440-940-048 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 Jun-17 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=The Brinkhall Manor, on the island of Kakskerta, can trace its history back to the 16th century. The manor consists of some 20 buildings and 34 hectares of park, gardens, agricultural land and forest as well as sea and lake shores. Brinkhall’s neoclassical main building was built in 1793. In the beginning of the 20th century major renovations were carried out, also in the classical style. Brinkhall´s English garden was one of the first in this style in Finland in the beginning of 19th century. A few years ago Brinkhall provided the location for a historical TV-drama series called ''Hovimäki'', which became widely celebrated in Finland. Before filming, the manor had been empty for decades. Now Brinkhall Manor has a café, where you can also find the Interior Museum and exhibitions. In mid July Brinkhall is the site of a music festival ''[http://www.brinkhallsoi.fi Brinkhall Soi]''. }}<!-- -->[[File:Ett Hem 03.JPG|thumb|''Ett Hem'' -Museum]] * {{see | name=Ett Hem | alt="A home" | url=http://etthem.fi/?lang=en | email=etthem@abo.fi | address=Piispankatu 14 | lat=60.45386 | long=22.27879 | directions=Just a short walk away from the Cathedral upstream, opposite the Sibelius Museum. | phone=+358 20-786-1470 | tollfree= | fax= | wikidata=Q4165181 | hours=<!--May–Septembe Tu–Su 12:00–15:00, Tu F 11:00–16:00; open also 1 Dec–7 Jan; also by request--> | price=Adults €5, children €4 | content=In their will Alfred and Hélène Jacobsson donated their 19th century house to the Swedish university of Turku, ''Åbo Akademi'', as a museum. The idea was to preserve the atmosphere of upper class life in Turku. They owned a two storey building at Hämeenkatu 30, designed by the German architect Carl Ludwig Engel. Later the interiors were moved to more humble surroundings and the museum is now in a wooden Empire-style building. The age and style of the different artefacts vary, but as a whole "Ett hem" ("A home") is decorated according to the neo-renaissance principles. The museum has both a cultural and historical value. Especially important is the art collection, where most of the famous Finnish artists of the Golden Age of Finnish art, the period around 1900, are represented. A virtual version available at [https://digimuseo.fi Digimuseo], the real one closed during demolition and construction by the museum (2022–2023?). }}<!-- -->[[File:Turku - Forum Marinum - Suomen Joutsen 02.jpg|thumb|Sail ship ''Suomen Joutsen'' is one of the main attractions in Forum Marinum.]] * {{see | name=Forum Marinum | alt= | url=http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en | email= | address=Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4366 | long=22.2349 | directions=Just after the guest harbor when going downstream towards Turku Castle, you can't miss it, bus line 1 | phone=+358 2 267-9511 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 267-9515 | hours=wintertime: Daily 11:00–19:00 | price=€9/5/– for the museum; €6/4 ships | wikidata=Q3917218 | content=The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. There are temporary exhibitions and a very interesting [http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/exhibitions/museum-ships/ boat and ship collection]: two tall sail ships, ''Suomen Joutsen (Swan of Finland)'' and ''Sigyn'', four naval ships and several smaller vessels, ranging from a steam harbour tugboat to a police boat. The museum ships are open during the summer months only, while the exhibitions are open throughout the year. The museum also houses a Café Restaurant called Daphne, which serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied buffet lunch. The Museum Shop offers maritime gifts and other articles, literature and high-quality textiles. }} * {{see | name=Healthcare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-healthcare-museum_ | email= | address=Kunnallissairaalantie 20 | lat=60.4413 | long=22.2753 | directions= | phone=+358 2 266-2421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment | price=€4, children under 16 years free | content=At the Turku Health Care Museum you get an insight into the history of healthcare. How were people treated for such things as tuberculosis or polio? What instruments would you find in the operating room? At the Turku Health Care Museum you can see the evil of diseases such as cholera and tuberculosis, view medical and autopsy equipment, electro-shock devices, as well as the operating room and the instruments used. The museum also displays artefacts from maternity and childcare clinics as well as items from medical schools from years ago. See an example of a baby carriage box that the midwives and nurses used to carry the new born babies of mothers with tuberculosis to the ''Joulumerkkikoti'' nursery to keep them safe from infection. Another attraction is an entire collection of uniforms for hospital personnel. Many of the styles were abandoned because of the conflict concerning the money spent on uniforms. Of pride of place in the middle of the museum is the ''Heideken'' exhibition showing christening gown, baptismal font, Bible, and the maternity hospital with its equipment. }}<!-- -->[[File:Kuralan kylämäki.jpg|thumb|Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History]] * {{see | name=Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History | alt=Kuralan Kylämäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/kylamakivillage | email=infopiste.kurala@turku.fi | address=Jaanintie 45 | lat=60.4622 | long=22.3365 | directions=Bus lines 2 and 2A | phone=+358 2 262-0420 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=summertime Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, also open around Christmas | price=Free | wikidata=Q11873640 | content=Kylämäki in Kurala is a village of living history, where visitors can travel back in time to a typical farm of south-west Finland in the 1950s, complete with authentic scents and rural atmosphere. It is made up of four farms with buildings standing at their original sites. The Kylämäki Village is ideal for families with children, since touching and experiencing is allowed – and there are corners with period toys and playing equipment. The village has been inhabited since the 7th century. In the summer months, you can see women at their domestic chores in the Iso-Kohmo House, making juices and jams, or dairy treats traditionally prepared around Midsummer. Visitors get to participate in some of the farm's tasks, such as hay making and handicraft: 1950s-style items out of clay, paper, yarn or fabric, tablet weaving with plant-dyed yarns and making leather belts and pouches. The themes vary, check in advance to time right. There is also an '''experimental archaeology workshop'''. In addition to research, it lets children explore prehistoric working methods and test their hunting skills using ancient weaponry. There is cooperation with revival associations. The workshop is open all year round. }}<!-- -->[[File:Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki (Cloister Hill) Handicrafts Museum in Turku.jpeg|thumb|Women with baskets at the Luostarinmäki outdoor museum.]] * {{see | name=Luostarinmäki | alt=Cloister Hill | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/handicraftsmuseum | email= | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44702 | long=22.27673 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€7/4/4, family €18 | wikidata=Q1979979 | content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. The Luostarinmäki area (then a quite poor area in the outskirts of the town) was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. All the buildings are in their original places, which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over thirty workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and old dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops. }}<!-- -->[[File:Julfred utlyses Gamla Stortorget 2009.jpg|thumb|View from the Old Great Square during the declaration of Christmas Peace.]] * {{see | name=Old Great Square | alt=Vanha Suurtori | url= | email=kulttuuri.tilat@turku.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 7 | lat=60.45076 | long=22.27582 | directions=across the parks by Turku Cathedral | phone=+358 2 262-0961 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Academy Building|lat=60.45176 | long=22.27965}} and the {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Hall|lat=60.45051 | long=22.27613}} }}<!-- -->[[File:Turun apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Qwensel House, with the Pharmacy Museum.]] * {{see | name=The Qwensel House and Pharmacy Museum | alt=Apteekkimuseo | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum | email=apteekkimuseo@turku.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 | lat=60.4486 | long=22.26769 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0280 | tollfree= | hours=2 May–31 Aug and 25 Nov–6 Jan, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Adults €4.50, children 7–15 €3, 4–6 €0.50, 0–3 free, Family admission (2+2?) €9.50 | wikidata=Q4356801 | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=The Qwensel House is the oldest bourgeois housing from the autarchic times that has survived in its entirety in Turku. The house was built approximately in the year 1700 to an area that was reserved for the nobility in the city plan put up by Count Per Brahe the Younger. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. The office has the oldest surviving pharmacy interior in Finland. The exhibition wing of the building has an extensive collection of pharmacy utensils on display. There is also a pharmaceutical research laboratory and pharmacy history exhibition in the wing. In addition to the main exhibitions, there are also varying smaller exhibitions and events held at the museum every year. The former stable, outhouse and barn are at the northern end of the baker wing of the building. The Pipping family used to have an orchard by the Linnankatu Street. The cafeteria, in the Pharmacy Museum's inner courtyard, is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters in the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their teas are worth checking. The two chambers, are in the wing that was housed by the building's owners in the 18th century. The chambers have been furnished in 18th-century fashion. The same wing used to have a kitchen, a chamber, maid's chamber, a shed, a carriage shed and an granary according to fire insurance documents from 1791. }} * {{listing | type=see | name=The Scout Museum of Finland | alt= | url=http://partiomuseo.fi/en/ | email=partiomuseo@partio.fi | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 13 | lat=60.4560 | long=22.2633 | directions= | phone=+358 2 237-7692 | tollfree= | hours=1 September–31 May Sa 12:00–15:00 or by agreement (additional €8) | price=€2/1 | content=Finland's Scout Museum is a national special museum that is maintained by the Finnish Scouting Museum Association. It displays uniforms, insignia, flags and literature related to the scout movement in Finland. }} * {{see | name=Turku Castle | alt=Turun linna | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle | email=turunlinna@turku.fi | address=Linnankatu 80 | lat=60.4353 | long=22.2287 | directions=near the harbour, bus 1 | phone=+358 2 262-0300 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed M in Sep–May low season | price=€14, students etc. €7, children (7–15) €5, family (2 adults, up to 4 children) €29–33, students of the field and museum staff (ICOM) free; public guided tour €3, private tours €70–300 | image=Castle of Turku, old side.jpg | wikidata=Q136893 | lastedit=2022-03-12 | content=Turku castle is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions. The castle, which at times housed Swedish royalty, is the largest castle in Finland, and dates back to end of the 13th century. In addition to telling about the castle and its history, the castle functions as the general historic museum of the region. There are two loops, one around the old (Medieval and 16th century) part, one around the new part. Some of the rooms have been renovated to the style of different periods in the castle's history, although with scarce furniture, some are pure exhibitions. A room redesigned as church in the 19th century still functions as such. Tours of the castle are given hourly in English during high season (check!) and they give a good account of its history. There are also a children's workshop and children's tours. Private tours can be arranged even in off hours, book well in advance. There are many steep and narrow staircases in the old part and there are few shortcuts, check if that might be an issue. }} ===Art=== [[File:Turku Art Museum in 2011.jpg|thumb|Turku Art Museum]] * {{see | name=Turku Art Museum | alt=Turun taidemuseo | url=http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/ | email=info@turuntaidemuseo.fi | address=Aurakatu 26 | lat=60.45410 | long=22.26188 | directions=dominates the Puolala hill, between Kauppatori and the railway station | phone=+358 2 262-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00 | price=€10/6, children under 16 for free | wikidata=Q4502138 | content=The Art Museum's Art Nouveau building was opened to the public in the spring of 1904. Since the beginning, the museum has presented important works by Finnish and international artist, focusing on Nordic art in particular. Well represented are works from the era known as the Golden Age of Finnish art, around 1900. There are national treasures including self-portraits, landscapes, Finnish surrealism as well as pop art. The museum's national romantic granite façade rises at the end of Aurakatu. Tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian. }}[[File:Wäinö Aaltosen museo.jpg|thumb|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art]] * {{see | name=Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art | alt=WAM | url=http://www.wam.fi/en | email=wam@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 38 | lat=60.44498 | long=22.26018 | directions=15-min walk from Market Sq, or bus 14 or 15 | phone=+358 2 262-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, except Th 10:00-19:00 | price=€10/4/2/– | wikidata=Q3019261 | content=Named in honour of the artist and sculptor ''Wäinö Aaltonen'' (1896–1966), born in Turku, the museum offerings include changing exhibitions, new and experimental art projects, and various cultural events. The museum is on the east bank of the Aura River close to the Myllysilta bridge. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Wäinö Aaltonen himself. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. The museum also houses [http://www.cafewaino.fi Café Wäinö] which offers lunch and small art exhibitions on the café walls. }} * {{see | name=Sibelius Museum | alt= | url=http://www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi/ | email= | address=Piispankatu 17 | lat=60.45370 | long=22.27748 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 11:00–16:00, W also 18:00–20:00 | price=€5/3, guiding included, children under 18 free; concerts €12/10 | wikidata=Q4306382 | content= 150 m from the Turku cathedral is a low modern concrete building that houses the most significant museum of music in Finland and is named after the famous Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. The museum building, itself considered as a pearl of modernist architecture, exhibits the life and music of the master composer as well as an interesting collection of musical instruments from all around the globe. The museum also organizes exhibitions and events. On Wednesday evenings the Chamber Music Hall hosts concerts during the spring and autumn season. }} * '''Art galleries'''. Turku is home to a number of smaller art galleries scattered around the city. The Turku Artists’ Association maintains a [http://www.turkuart.fi/english.html list of the galleries]. ===Churches=== Most of the churches are quite frequently used for concerts. In the summer of 2020 [https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/tule-mukaan/kirkkojen-aukiolo-koronatilanteen-aikana only some churches are open]. The cathedral is open daily 09:00–18:00 (mind services). * {{see | name=Turku Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4524 | long=22.2783 | directions= | phone=+358 40-341-7100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–18:00; note services and other events; main services Su 10:00 in Finnish, 12:00 in Swedish, 14:30 in German and 16:00 in English | price=Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1 | wikipedia=Turku Cathedral |wikidata=Q1187606 | lastedit= | content=Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden. The south gallery of the cathedral houses a museum, which takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s. Displayed in the museum, among other things, are sculptures of saints, and church silverware from the Catholic era. Tours run 09:00–19:00 mid-September to mid-April and 09:00-20:00 mid-April to mid-September. }}[[File:St Michael's Church, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|St Michael's Church.]] * {{see | name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=10 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 261-7112 | hours=Jun–Aug: M-F 11:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–13:00, Su 11:00–13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St Michael's Church, Turku |wikidata=Q2981811 | lastedit= | content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favour it as a wedding Church. }} * {{see | name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url= | email= | address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=By foot 15 min from Market Square | phone=+358 40-341-7120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Martin's Church | wikidata=Q2336184 | lastedit= | content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on 12 Nov 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|functionalism]]. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 m high and 9.5 m in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia. }} * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Church of the Holy Martyr Empress Alexandra | url=http://www.ort.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45228 | long=22.26598 | directions=on the north side of Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-5443 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10-15 | price= | wikipedia=Turku Orthodox Church | wikidata=Q2601450 | content=Main church of the Turku orthodox parish, affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was built by the plans of architect Carl Ludvig Engel and was ordered by Czar Nicholas I of Russia on 5 January 1838. Construction, which began in 1839, cost 67,886&nbsp;rubles and was completed in 1845. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1845. The church was dedicated to Alexandra, the spouse of Diocletian who had publicly became Christian and thus suffered a martyr’s death on 23 April 303. Most of the icons of the iconostasis have been made in [[Valaam|Valaam Monastery]]. There is also another Orthodox church in Turku, a small wooden one by the Russian consulate, under the Moscow Patriarchate. }} * {{see | name=Turku synagogue | alt= | url=http://www.jcturku.fi | email= | address=Brahenkatu 17 | lat=60.455746 | long=22.266539 | directions= | phone=+358 400-526-009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Turku Synagogue | image=Turku Jewish Synagogue.jpg | wikidata=Q2601015 | lastedit= | content=One of two synagogues in Finland. Built 1912. }} * {{see | name=St Catherine's Church | alt=Pyhän Katariinan kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions= | phone=+358 2 261-7130 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open by arrangement, and special events | price=Free | wikipedia= St. Catherine's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q838441 | lastedit= | content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it was completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church. }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Church | alt=Maarian kirkko | url= | email= | address=Maunu Tavastinkatu 2 | lat=60.47341 | long=22.29327 | directions=Bus line 15 | phone=+358 40-341-7140 | tollfree= | hours=Jun–Aug: M–F 12:00-17:00. In wintertime open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=St. Mary's Church, Turku | wikidata=Q7594443 | content=Probably built in the 1440s, partly later in the 15th century. According to folk tradition, St Mary's Church was built at a place where sacrifices had been performed in heathen times, in the village of Räntämäki. It had also been the site of the village burial ground and a place of assembly. The village of Räntämäki was renamed after the patron saint of the Church, St Mary, and in the records it is sometimes referred to as the parish of Räntämäki, sometimes as St Mary's. The church took the name of St Mary from the nearby episcopal church of Koroinen, its original patron saint having been the first Bishop of Paris, Saint Dionysios. More of the original decorations have survived than in most other Finnish Medieval churches. }}[[File:Ecumenical Art Chapel of St. Henry in.jpg|thumb|upright|Interior of the Ecumenical Hirvensalo Art Chapel.]] * {{see | name=Kakskerta Church | alt=Kakskerran kirkko | url= | email= | address=Kakskerran kirkkotie 110 | lat=60.36998 | long=22.21967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kakskerta Church |wikidata=Q6349661 | lastedit= | content=Kakskerta Church was built in 1765–1769, and dedicated in 1770. It was designed by Christian Schroder, and is oblong in shape. The altarpiece is from the 17th century, and the interior of the church was renovated in 1940 after the plan by Erik Bryggman. The belfry was designed by C. Bassi in 1824. }} * {{see | name=Ecumenical Art Chapel | alt=Taidekappeli | url=http://www.taidekappeli.fi/yhteystiedot.html | email=taide.kappeli@gmail.com | address=Seiskarinkatu 35 | lat=60.4073 | long=22.2521 | directions=bus 54 | phone=+358 2 265-7777 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–15:00 (May–Aug 11:00–16:00), Th 11:00–18:30, Sa Su 12:00–15:00, except during private events | price=€3, guided tours €5 | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q296532 | lastedit= | content=Wooden chapel with art exhibitions. Built 2004–2005. }} ===Nature=== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Evening view at Ruissalo.]] * {{see | name=Ruissalo Island | alt= | url=https://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-island_en | email= | address= | lat=60.428 | long=22.151 | directions=5 km from Kauppatori. Travel past the harbour district and you cannot miss signs pointing towards Ruissalo. Bus line 8 in every 30 minutes. During summer also a ferry connection. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2097015 | lastedit= | content=The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. Once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle, the island is easily accessible by land or by sea. The oak forests, charming 19th century villas, [http://www.ruissalospa.fi/english/index.html Ruissalo Spa hotel], Ruissalo nature reserve, Ruisrock rock concert, [https://www.honkapirtti.fi Honkapirtti] (pea soup daily 11–16, Su also fish soup – the Karelian house is worth a visit for lunch or a bun despite the short menu) and the [http://puutarha.utu.fi Botanical Gardens] have all combined to make the island famous. Scenic and well-maintained bike paths offer comfortable distances for the whole family. The rocky outcrops, beautiful sandy beaches, distinctive nature, rolling fields and pretty gardens will lead to love at first sight for all who visit the island. There is a camping area at [http://www.camping.fi/template_ypage1.asp?sua=2&lang=3&s=142 Saaronniemi] on the outermost tip of the island. The tourist services of this well-equipped camping and caravan park include beaches, barbecue sites, saunas, a small shop, indoor accommodation and various amenities including hot showers and a laundry. With mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, a fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant, even the most demanding traveller is catered for. There is also a championship level golf course, [http://www.auragolf.fi/eng/aura-golf-in-english/ Aura Golf], founded in 1958 nearby. }} * {{marker|type=see|name=The riverside |lat=60.4554|long=22.2762}} upstream from Tuomiokirkkosilta bridge (right bank) or Åbo Akademi (left bank) make for a very [[Turku riverside walk|nice stroll or biking trip]]. Between Tuomiokirkkosilta and the railway bridge there is a walking path close to the water on the right, north-western bank (not for bikes), elsewhere the route is above the river in park like milieu, upstream (from Vähäjoki and Koroinen, and near Halinen) also in agricultural landscapes. A café in Koroinen on Sundays, sometimes with handicraft exhibitions or workshops, the Myllärintupa café with canoe rental by the Halinen rapids in summer (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; also small scale exhibitions). Bikers could continue upstream to Vanhalinna in Lieto, a hillfort with splendid views ([http://www.vanhalinna.fi mansion] by the hill in use by Turku university; café, summer theatre and exhibitions in or by the mansion if you time right).[[File:Autumn Ruissalo.jpg|thumb|Pikisaari on Hirvensalo seen from Ruissalo.]] * {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} are three large islands in line right off the coastline of Turku. The parts facing the city are suburbs, with winding roads lined with often nice villas, while much of the islands are countryside with fields and natural forest. The bus lines 50–56 reach different parts of Hirvensalo, while 14 and 15 continue to Satava and Kakskerta, which once were an independent municipality. Pikisaari on Hirvensalo faces the shipping lane. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is on the Satava island (buses 14 and 15). This sandy beach is a good choice for families, sun seekers, and people with disabilities. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. On the last island of the three, Kakskerta (bus 15) you can enjoy lovely archipelago nature, the golf course at Harjattula or the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There is also a stone church from the 1760s. * {{see | name=Vepsä Island | alt= | url=http://www.vepsa.fi/english.php | email=vepsansaari@gmail.com | address= | lat=60.3742 | long=22.0766 | directions=One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura. | phone=+358 50 411-4963 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August | price=Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person. | wikidata=Q24345730 | content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors. }} === Itineraries === * [[Turku riverside walk]] ==Do== Turku is especially lively during the summer season, from the latter part of May to early September, as well as around the Advent and Christmas period in December. The banks of the river Aura are regarded Turku's summertime living room. The shores are the setting for many urban events and are also popular for picnic and relaxing. ===Theater, performing arts and cinema=== [[File:Åbo Svenska Teater.jpg|thumb|Turku Swedish Theatre 2018.]] For chamber music, check also the weekly concerts at the Wäinö Aaltonen and Sibelius museums. One-off performances can be harder to find, as information channels vary. * {{do | name=Turku City Theatre | alt=Turun kaupunginteatteri | url=http://teatteri.turku.fi/en | email=kaupunginteatteri@turku.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 14 | lat=60.44604 | long=22.26386 | directions=by the Theatre Bridge | phone=+358 2 262-0030 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 262-0065 | hours= | price=€30–50/15–40 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | wikidata=Q3739478 | content=The main theatre building on the banks of river Aura has gone through a thorough renovation. Turku City Theatre offers performances on four different stages. It offers serious drama, musicals and children's theatre, including visiting productions. }} * {{do | name=Logomo | alt= | url=https://logomo.fi/ | email=info@logomo.fi | address=Köydenpunojankatu 14 | lat=60.4569 | long=22.2576 | directions=behind the train station | phone=+358 29-1234-800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Logomo is in an old locomotive workshop, and was the main venue for the Capital of Culture year in 2011. It is next to the Turku city centre and the Central Railway Station. It provides spaces for several exhibitions and major performance throughout the year. It also has a café and a shop. }} * {{do | name=Turku Philharmonic Orchestra | alt=Turun filharmoninen orkesteri | url=http://www.tfo.fi/en | address=Aninkaistenkatu 9 | lat=60.45556 | long=22.27035 | directions=by the Puutori square | phone=+358 2 262-0804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Ticket office: M–F 11:00–17:00 and before events | price=Usually €21/9 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Concert Hall, built in 1952, was the first concert hall in Finland. It is mainly used by Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (chief conductor Leif Segerstam). }} * {{do | name=Swedish Theatre of Turku | alt=Åbo Svenska Teater | url=http://www.abosvenskateater.fi | email=info@abosvenskateater.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 13 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2660 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 277-7377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=This is Finland's oldest theatre. The beautiful theatre house reached its 175th anniversary in January 2014. The big scene reflects the age, with splendid decorations, the moderate size allowing quite an intimate experience. Here most performances are musicals or traditional drama. There are two smaller scenes, which also offer more experimental theatre and children's plays. }} * {{do | name=Linnateatteri | alt= | url=http://linnateatteri.fi | email=info@linnateatteri.fi | address=Linnankatu 31 | lat=60.4467 | long=22.2586 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-1215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Linnateatteri is a professional theatre, which performs both in the house and the garden. Linnateatteri has over the last decade presented such comical shows as ''the Amazing History of Turku'' and ''the Amazing Near-history of Turku''. In addition to comedy and stand-up performances there's also drama, concerts and children theatre among its repertoire. During summer you can also catch up with Linnateatteri on the courtyard stage of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Summer Theatre | alt=Samppalinnan kesäteatteri | url=http://www.samppalinnanteatteri.fi | email= | address=Paavo Nurmen Puistotie 3 | lat=60.4442 | long=22.2609 | directions=by the Samppalinna mill in the park Urheilupuisto | phone=+358 2 232-9050 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Samppalinna summer theatre, fifty years old, is Finland’s largest summer musical theatre. It specializes in musicals. }} * {{do | name=Kinopalatsi | alt=Kinopalatsi Cinema Complex | url=http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 11 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2669 | directions= | phone=+358 9 131-191 (€1.97/min + pvm/mpm) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around €12 | lastedit= | content=This modern cinema complex opened in Turku in the spring 2001. All 9 auditoriums has been invested in the audience comfort. Seat rows are strongly staggered and leg room between rows is optimal. The technique is the highest quality with digital sound and big screens. }} ===Sport arenas=== [[File:Turkuhalli inside.jpg|thumb|Turkuhalli.]] * {{do | name=Turkuhalli | alt=Gatorade Center | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/fi/gatorade-center | email=info@turku-areenat.fi | address=Artukaistentie 8 | lat=60.4562 | long=22.1869 | directions= | phone=+358 2 21-900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This ice hockey and music arena hosts large public events and the games of [http://hc.tps.fi/briefly_in_english TPS (''Turun Palloseura'')], Turku's number one ice hockey team. It offers a large arena and grandstands in addition to smaller function rooms. Restaurants serve before the entertainment, during the intermission or at breaks, and often even after the event. Big screens and TV monitors ensure the arena atmosphere fills the restaurant and lobby areas. }} * {{do | name=Marli Areena | alt=Ice Hockey Arena | url=https://turku-areenat.fi/en/home | email= | address=Hippoksentie 2 | lat=60.4422 | long=22.2896 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marli Arena is next to the Kupittaa park, and is primarily used for ice hockey. It is the home arena of [http://www.tutohockey.fi/fi/uutiset TuTo (''Turun Toverit'') hockey team]. TuTo plays in the second highest ice hockey league in Finland, Mestis, but the atmosphere in the games can be even better than in the TPS games, since the fans really love the team and arena is compact. Tickets are also less expensive and the Marli Arena is just around 15 minutes walking distance away from the city center. }} * {{do | name=Veritas Stadion | alt=football (soccer) stadium | url=http://www.veritasstadion.fi/brief/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=varaukset@veritasstadion.com | address=Hippoksentie 6 | lat=60.44282 | long=22.29175 | directions= | phone=+358 2-2722-00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the heart of Turku at the Kupittaa Park, Veritas Stadium is Turku's number one football stadium. Both Turku-based teams play in the national league of Finland – [http://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter] and [http://fc.tps.fi/tps_in_brief.151.html FC TPS] – play on the grounds of the stadium. }} ===Sports grounds and parks=== [[File:Hirvensalon laskettelukeskus.jpg|thumb|Slopes at the Hirvensalo Ski Resort.]] * {{do | name=Urheilupuisto Sports Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2632 | directions=in the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura behind the City Theater | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q11898812 | content=Urheilupuisto is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and many other sporting facilities. This extensive parkland holds many places to exercise, come winter, come summer. In addition to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium, there is e.g. the Karikon lenkki running track, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, an artificial turf playing field and a frisbee golf course. In the winter months the Sports Park, naturally, has its ice field and a popular sledding hill. [http://www.turkutrojans.com Turku Trojans], one of the oldest American Football teams in Finland, plays its games on the upper field of Turku Sports Park. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Park | alt=Kupittaanpuisto | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2894 | directions=Near the Turku city centre, on the east bank of the river Aura, around 15 minutes walk from the Old Great Square and Cathedral | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5486539 | content=Finland's largest and oldest city park is popular for picnic as well as for children and sports. There are ice skaters in the winter, in-line skaters in the summer, skateboarders, cyclists, ballplayers, petanque enthusiasts and everyone out for some exercise. Urban athletes can catch some air and grind some rails at the skatepark. Pump some iron at the Turku city's official gym or hit the lanes at the bowling hall. Kupittaa Park also offers families with kids the ever popular Traffic-City, Adventure Park, Kupittaa Outdoor Pool and the Sports Wonderland for Kids (Sundays 17:00–19:00 in the sports hall, free). Watch birds in action at the Bird Pond. Visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to picnicking. The wide-open lawns of Kupittaa Park are perfect for everything from football to croquet, while frisbees and kites vie for space in the skies above. One end of the park is dominated by the Veritas Stadium, which is the home pitch of local football teams, TPS and Inter. And when it's time for a bite to eat, Kupittaa Pavilion will serve up a tasty treat right in the heart of the park. Veritas Stadium is also home to the full-service Olè restaurant. }} ** {{see | name=Adventure Park | alt=Seikkailupuisto | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/adventure-park-seikkailupuisto | email=seikkailupuisto@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 2 | lat=60.4472 | long=22.2907 | directions=Bus line 32 (jump out at the bus stop just before the corner of Kerttulinkatu and Sirkkalankatu) | phone=+358 44-907-2986 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Su 10:00–17:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q11892816 | content=Just on the edge of Kupittaa Park, the Adventure Park is the ideal environment for encouraging imagination and creative play. You are allowed to get wet in the mushroom fountain and get a thrill from the zip line. In addition to a large assortment of playground stuff in the lush park area, to be used freely, the adventure park offers guided activities from art and handicraft workshops to songs and music at the music playschool, and theatre performances. There is a kiosk where you can buy ice cream, drinks and snacks. It is also possible to grill your own food at the barbecue sites. Nearby in the park there is a bouncy castle and a traffic town. }} * {{do | name=Hohtogolf Westcoast | alt=Glow Minigolf and Curling | url=http://www.hohtogolf.fi/turku/ | email=turku@hohtogolf.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 17 | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26652 | directions= underground -- entrance is next to the Turku Orthodox Church | phone=+358 2 253-4355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= W–Th 17:00–21:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00, Su–Tu closed | price=€10/12 | content=At Hohtogolf Westcoast is a glow-in-the-dark 15-hole miniature golf course with over-the-top mechanized special effects and a special "horror" section. Fun thing to do in a group, especially after a few drinks from the bar. As a new feature they also offer a small curling track. }} ===Winter sports=== * {{do | name=Skating worm | alt=Luistelumato | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/kupittaa | email= | address= | lat=60.447 | long=22.292 | directions=Kupittaanpuisto, behind the sports hall | phone=+358 50-554-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Equipment rental M W F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00, from middle Dec, unless raining | price=Free; skates: adults €5, children €1; hiking skates €5/2hr, €12/week; roller skates €5; drinks €1; skating free | content=Meandering skating lane forming a circle, 5–6 m wide and 500 m long. Skate rental (also hiking skates), hot drinks for sale. Roller skating in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Park Field Artificial Ice Rink | alt=Parkin kenttä | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/park-field-artificial-ice-rink | email= | address=Tuureporinkatu 2 | lat=60.457 | long=22.272 | directions= | phone=+358 50-431-0016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 (maintenance daily 15:45–16:45); tickets and equipment rental M–F 17:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=€2; wristband: €8+€16/10 entries | lastedit=2018 | content=Big skating field, usually most for ice hockey. Sometimes music and most the area for general skating. Skates and hockey sticks for rent. The entrance fee can be paid at the entrance when manned, otherwise by pre-bought tickets ("Exercise Wristband", can be used for several persons) or mobile phone (0600- number posted at the gate, enter immediately after calling). }} * {{do | name=Impivaaran jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/impivaara-ice-hall | email= | address=Eskonkatu 1 | lat=60.477474 | long=22.250511 | directions=Bus 13 and 18. | phone=+358 2 262-3550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 14:00–14:50, 16:45–17:35, W 13:45–14:35, Sa 10:30–11:20 | price= | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Indoor ice field, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Varissuon jäähalli | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/ice-halls/varissuo-ice-hall | email= | address=Suurpäänkatu 2 | lat=60.443250 | long=22.354862 | directions=Bus 32 and 42. | phone=+358 2 262-3570 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 13:45–14:35, Th also 18:00–18:50, Su 10:00–10:50 | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=Ice field in an underground hall, skating for the public (no ice hockey) at certain hours when not in other use. }} * {{do | name=Minor skating fields | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/outdoor-sports-facilities/ice-skating-rinks/natural-1 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-05 | content=There are minor skating fields in most residential areas, without artificial cooling and thus more dependant on weather. Some have ice hockey rinks, some have changing rooms. }} * {{do | name=Hirvensalo Ski Resort | alt= | url=http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ | email=toimisto@tusla.net | address=Kakskerrantie 111 | lat=60.4175 | long=22.2277 | directions= at the Hirvensalo Island on the southern side of the city 5 km from the city centre. You can reach Hirvensalo from the market square of Turku on the Turku city bus lines number 14, 15, 51, 53 and 55. The centre also offers a lot of parking places for private transport. | phone=+358 45-106-3011 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€17–28 | content=There are four well managed and lit slopes at the Turun Hirvensalo Ski Centre in Turku: 1, 2 and 3-slopes and a slope for children. There are three lifts in Hirvensalo. The longest slope is 300m and the greatest altitude difference is 60m. The degree of difficulty of the slopes ranges from easy to difficult and there are several boxes and rails. Hirvensalo Ski Centre is the perfect place for both beginners and experts, without mentioning families. Services also include Slope café, ski school, and equipment rental. }} * {{do | name=Cross-country skiing | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/recreation/trails-routes-and-ski-tracks/ski-tracks | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 50-554-6219 (administration),+358 50-523-8447 (equipment rental) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free; equipment €5/3/1 (children: <20yrs) | content=There are skiing tracks in most suburbs, as jogging routes are transformed to [http://www.turku.fi/sv/kultur-och-motion/friluftsomraden/stigar-rutter-och-skidspar/skidspar skiing routes], with groomed tracks and a lane for freestyle skiing (80 km maintained by the city in good winters). The Nunnavuori routes (0.35 and 1 km on flat ground, 1.7 km in easy hilly terrain) are maintained also in adverse weather, which gives them the longest season (in 2021–2022: from 5 Dec). At one of its starting points, Eskonkatu/Kurrapolku near Impivaara, there is equipment for rent (Sa–Su 11:00–16:00; equipment to be returned 20 min before closing) and coffee, warm juice and snacks for sale (by a charity; usually somewhat longer hours than the rental; sausage €1, coffee and bun €2). Many of the routes have lighting 06:00–22:00. }} ===Climbing=== Be aware of the inherent dangers of [[Rock climbing|climbing]]. Safety cannot be guaranteed even if the businesses take security seriously. Make sure you have understood the instructions. Children usually need permission from their custodians, must respect instructions, and might need to be accompanied. * {{do | name=Flowpark | alt=Climbing park | url=http://www.flowpark.fi/turku/?lang=en | email=info.turku@flowpark.fi | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4287 | long=22.3180 | directions= | phone=+358 400-864-862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: M–Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Closed Nov–April except around special Winter Feast days in January | price=Day ticket €22 | content=Adventure trails up in the trees. There are fifteen different trails and nearly one hundred missions, where you can test your balance, coordination and nerve. For the high ropes adventure trails children must be at least seven years old and 120 cm tall. For the smaller fast and fearless climber there is a specially built children's trail closer to ground. Flowpark is in the leafy green courtyard of shopping centre Skanssi, with good transportation connections from the centre. }} * {{do | name=Irti Maasta | alt= | url=https://irtimaasta.fi/puistot/raisio | email=info.raisio@irtimaasta.fi | address=Myllynkatu 1142 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre Mylly, Raisio | phone=+358 400-820-037 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 14:00–20:00, Sa–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=€16 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Climbing centre with playful routes and challenges. Weight limits: 15–150 kg. Automatic belaying. No age limit, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. }} * {{do | name=Kiipeilypalatsi | alt= | url=https://www.kiipeilypalatsi.com | email= | address=Vesilinnantie 1 | lat=60.4557 | long=22.2846 | directions=a cube-formed building on the hill in the TY campus behind the cathedral | phone=+358 45-670-5991 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–W 15:30–20:30, Sa 13:00–17:00, groups also by agreement | price=€11 + harness, shoes and magnesium €4 | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=[[Rock climbing|Climbing]] walls inside a former water tower. Not solo, as you need your own belayer. Newcomers to the sport are welcome, but must tell about being inexperienced. Belayer instruction included. Minors need parent's permission, children under 14 need an adult belayer. }} ===Boating and canoeing=== For skippered yacht cruises or yacht chartering, see [[Archipelago Sea#By yacht and small boats|Archipelago Sea]]. Here are options for smaller vessels and quick trips: * {{do | name=Låna | alt= | url=http://www.lanaturku.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.451766 | long=22.273120 | directions=the river shore at Vähätori, by Tuomiokirkko bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€60/hour, €100/2 hours | lastedit=2018 | content=Open boats (max 8 persons) for cruising down the river and back, perhaps while having a picnic (speed limit on the river 6 km/h i.e. 3 knots), with electric motor. Also Buster Rent boats available, but rent those at the guest harbour instead (not ideal for cruising the river, and you get the whole day for the price of 3 hr). }} * {{do | name=Buster Rent | alt= | url=http://vuokraa.buster.fi | email=info@buster-rent.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions=delivery at the guest harbour or by trailer | phone= +358 20-769-1270| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€140–400/one day, weekend €330–800; trailer included; trailering by agreement | lastedit=2016-05-13 | content=Open or semi-open boats for rent, with outboard motor. Usable also for longer voyages given suitable weather. Two berths in the biggest boats. }} * {{do | name=Sea kayaking | alt=Aavameri | url=http://www.aavameri.fi/en | email=info@aavameri.fi | address= | lat=60.421828 | long=22.095435 | directions=bus 8 from Puutori to Saaronniemi, walk to the beach | phone=+358 44-980-7788 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jun–Aug: M 10:30, F 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the year | price=Evening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60 | lastedit=2019-04-05 | content=Day or evening tour with kayak and guide (7 or 3½ hr) from Ruissalo. Register before 17:00/12:00, pay online. The day and evening tours do not require previous experience and moderate fitness is enough, trips are tailored to suite the participants (3–8 in the group). Also longer full service guided trips and supported solo expeditions with transportation from and back to Turku are available. }} * {{do | name=Saaristomeren melojat | alt= | url=http://melojat.net | email=posti@melojat.net | address=Rykmentintie 55 | lat=60.413961 | long=22.265418 | directions=Uittamo, bus line 13 | phone=+358 41-456-5223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 17–20, Sa Su 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!) | price=Kayak €10/hour, €40/day, €80/weekend, €120/week; twin or canoe €20, €60, €120, 180; courses €40/100 | lastedit=2018 | content=Local canoe/kayak club, equipment for rent. Also short and three-evening courses. Quick intro on-site, if you need more advice, ask in advance (instructions about equipment etc. in Finnish on the website). Pay in cash. }} * {{do | name=Aurajokisäätiö | alt= | url=http://aurajoki.net/melonta | email= | address=Valkkimyllynkuja 2 | lat=60.465310 | long=22.305333 | directions=Myllärintupa by Halistenkoski rapids | phone=+358 44-553-7408 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1 Jun–31 Aug: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 | price=Kayak €19/two hours, €39/one day; canoe €24/€39; guide €36/hour | lastedit=2018 | content=Kayak/canoe rental for trips on the river. Also guided tours. }} ===Swimming=== [[File:Impivaaran uimahalli.JPG|thumb|Impivaara Swimming Centre]] [[File:Ice swimming in Turku.jpg|thumb|Ice Swimming at the Ispoinen Beach is a popular hobby among locals during the winter months.]] Due to its location at the shores of the [[Archipelago Sea]], Turku has a number of great beaches, some of them really close to the city center. There are also two outdoor pools, a water park, indoor swimming pools and arenas. Most indoor facilities – and some outdoor ones – are open round the year. Turku has a [http://www.turku.fi/en/services/beaches number of '''free beaches'''] around the city. *{{marker|type=do|name=Ispoinen Beach|lat=60.41441 | long=22.25957}} is within easy reach from Turku Centre by bus number 9 or 13. Swimmers can even access the beach during the winter since there is a sauna and option for ice swimming, when the water is frozen over: ** {{do | name= Turku's Winter Outdoor Swimmers Club | alt= | url=http://www.turunavantouimarit.fi | email= | address=Rykmentintie 51 |lat=NA | long=NA | directions=Ispoinen Beach | phone= +358 44-377-5475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 15:00–19:45, W 15:00–20:45, F-Sa 15:00–19:45, Su 15:00–20:45 | price= Non-member single ticket: adults €5,20, children under 16 €1,50, accompanied children under 7 free | content=Sauna, ice swimming and club room. Members are happy to help newcomers. }} * {{marker|type=do|name=Ruissalo camping beach|lat=60.42144 | long=22.09492}} is the favourite of many locals. It is at the very end of the Ruissalo Island (bus line 8) and on a beautiful summer day you can really feel the archipelago here. ** {{marker|type=do|name=Saaronnniemen saukot |url=https://www.saaronniemensaukot.fi/in-english}} arrange winter swimming at Tammirannantie 39 (and swimming in summer, too). * {{marker|type=do|name=Ekvalla beach|lat=60.37939 | long=22.22598}} is on the Satava island (bus lines 14 and 15). When the Finnish summer gets hot, this sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as Ekvalla beach has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Lifeguards are supervising swimming on all of the beaches mentioned above during the school summer holiday periods from the beginning of June to the end of August. * Other smaller beaches include ** {{marker|type=do|name=Brinkhall beach|lat=60.36557 | long=22.23673}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Moikoinen beach|lat=60.4167 | long=22.2506}}, ** {{marker|type=do|name=Sorttamäki beach|lat=60.4084 | long=22.2547}} and ** {{marker|type=do|name=Maaria beach|lat=60.5307 | long=22.3540}}. Outdoor pools, arenas and water parks: * {{do | name=JukuPark Waterpark | alt= | url=http://www.jukupark.fi/tmp_jukupark_turku_site_0.asp?sua=13&lang=3&s=661 | email= | address=Kurrapolku 1 | lat=60.4782 | long=22.2562 | directions= | phone=+358 400-174-640 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 Jun–10 Aug: daily 11:00 to 17-19:00 | price=€21, children under 4 year free | content=JukuPark is a paradise for the whole family 3 kn from Turku center. At JukuPark, come rain or shine, you're sure to get soaking wet! You’re guaranteed a great day with many spectacular water-slides, large heated swimming pools, sunbathing areas together with saunas, shower rooms and the Pirate Island water-world for the little ones. When hunger surprises there are Juku Park’s grills, cafés, kiosk services and terraces available. }} * {{do | name=Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/culture-and-sports/sports/sports-facilities/swimming-places-and-water-sport/kupittaa-outdoor | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Kupittaankatu 10 | lat=60.4451 | long=22.2909 | directions=in the middle of the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 44-907-2702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-May to mid-Aug: daily 10:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5,50, discount groups €3, children under 16 €2.5, children under 5 years free | content=Kupittaa has offered facilities for swimming for over a hundred years. It's next to the Adventure Park and is a favourite of families especially. In addition to the large 50-m pool, there is a smaller 25-m pool, a 0.6–0.9 m deep children's pool as well as a play area for the little ones and a lawn area for relaxation. The pool area has a kiosk. The nearby Blomberginaukio square offers ample parking. }} * {{do | name=Samppalinna Swimming Stadium | alt= | url=https://www.turku.fi/en/places/samppalinna-outdoor-swimming-stadium | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Volter Kilven katu 2 | lat=60.4457 | long=22.2655 | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-3590 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=From mid-May to mid-Sept: M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 06:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00 | price=Adults €5.50, discount groups €3.50, children under 16 €3, children under 5 years free | wikidata=Q18661857 | content=A refreshing oasis in the middle of the city, on a warm summer day Samppalinna is really popular with the locals. An olympic-size swimming and diving boards where swimmers can jump from the tower. Children have their own pool and there is sunbathing among the stadium’s sunny banks; a park area included: picnics possible, basic play yard. The changing areas are indoors, good sauna and shower facilities. The lockers can be locked with a 50-cent coin. }} Swimming halls and indoor water parks: * {{listing | type=do | name=Caribia | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kongressgränden 1 | lat= | long= | directions=in the hotel in the student village, near Posanka | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-29 | content=Indoor water park. Also one normal swimming pool. }} * {{do | name=Impivaara Swimming Centre | alt= | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/impivaara-swimming-centre | email=liikunta@turku.fi | address=Uimahallinpolku 4 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.2599 | directions=last stop of bus 13 when marked "u" in the timetable; 18 passes reasonably close | phone=+358 2 262-3588 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 06:00–20:00, F 11:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00 | price=Single entry €8/5/3 (children fare for 4–16 years old); 10-time card €60/40/24 | wikidata=Q11864792 | content=The stunning and newly renovated facilities are named after characters and places in author Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel, Seven Brothers. The swimming area comprises eight pools, called Venla (50 m), Juhani (25 m), Tuomas (diving pool), Aapo (multipurpose pool), Simeoni (family pool), Timo (teaching pool), Lauri (paddling pool) and Eero (cold pool). Impivaara gyms Jukola, Toukola and Männistö have comprehensive and spacious strength training and aerobics facilities. }} * {{listing | type=do | name=Turun uimahalli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 3 | lat=60.4543 | long=22.2875 | directions=in the student union's house | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q18662487 | lastedit= | content=First swimming hall of Turku. Clothing optional, with genders separated by day of week. }} * {{do | name=Ulpukka | alt= | url=https://www.raisio.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/uintikeskus-ulpukka | email=ulpukka.asiakaspalvelu@raisio.fi | address=Eeronkuja 5 | lat=60.4783 | long=22.1615 | directions=1 km south-west of Raisio centre (along Nesteentie); bus lines 220 and 221 from Turku pass by | phone=+358 44-797-1681 | tollfree= | hours=Winter: M Tu Th F 06:00–21:00, W 11:00–21:00 Sa–Su 11:00–18:00; summer: M Tu Th F 06:00–09:00, 13:30–21:00, W 13:30–21:00, weekends closed; entry min. 1 hr before closing | price=€5–7 (mornings cheaper), students €4.50, children 5–15 years €3, family (2+3) €16; 2 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | content=Swimming hall. Nice also for children. Accessible for the mobility impaired (ask for directions). }} ===Social dancing=== [[File:UIttamon lava 2.JPG|thumb|The Uittamo dance pavilion.]]<!-- should be changed to a seaside view --> Foxtrot, waltz, jive, cha cha, what have you ... The dance pavilions are an essential part of Finnish summer for many, although not any more for a majority. The ones below are probably the most popular ones in the Turku region: * {{do | name=Uittamon paviljonki | alt= | url=http://uittamo.fi/tanssit/ | email=johanna.tuomola@magnumlive.fi | address=Rykmentintie 29 | lat= 60.4206 | long= 22.2528| directions=bus no 9 towards Katariina, bus stop "Tanssilava" | phone=+358 44-906-1910 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Dances 12 May–17 Sept: F 20:00–01:00, Su 19:00–00:00 | price=Mostly €15 | lastedit=2018 | content=Dance pavilion by the sea. Also dance courses. }} * {{do | name=Littoisten lava | alt= | url=http://www.sekahaku.net/kurssit-kesa/kurssit-tanssit/tanssit-ja-tanssikurssi-littoisten-lavalla | email=erja.vuorinen@sekahaku.net | address=Vanha Littoistentie 153 | lat=60.4596 | long=22.3779 | directions=bus 2B or 2C, last bus back 23:20 | phone=+358 50-919-1325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18 May–31 Aug: Th 18:00/19:30–23:00 | price=Mostly €12 (under 25 years old half price) | lastedit=2016-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Littoistenjärvi lake in [[Kaarina]]. Dance course Thu 18:00–19:20 included in the price of the dance. }} * {{do | name= Valasranta| alt= | url=http://www.valasranta.fi | email= | address=Valasrannantie 363, [[Loimaa|Yläne]] | lat= 60.8961 |long= 22.3476 | directions=60 km from Turku | phone=+358 2 256 3605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: Sa 20:30–01:30<!--, bus from Turku 19:50, permanently ended?--> | price=€16–18<!--, bus 2×€6--> | lastedit=2017-05-11 | content=Dance pavilion by the Pyhäjärvi lake.<!-- Bus from Turku, returning in the night.--> }}<!-- still? * {{do | name= Katutanssit| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4486 | long=22.2710 | directions=by the Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= 11 June to 13 Aug: Tu 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content=Dances by the river. }}--> ===Events=== [[File:Easter 2011 at Cloister Hill outdoor museum in Turku, Finland.jpg|thumb|Easter egg decorators at Cloister hill outdoor museum.]] * {{do | name=Easter at Cloister Hill | alt=Annually around Easter, 15 to 16 April in 2017 | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/luostarinmaki-handicrafts-museum/then-now/luostarinmaki-throughout-year | email= | address=Cloister Hill (Luostarinmäki) outdoor museum, Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.447387 | long=22.275542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–16:00 | price=Adults €6, Children aged between 7 to 15 €4, Children aged between 4 to 6 €1, Family ticket €13 | content=Cloister Hill outdoor museum offers a unique perspective to Easter traditions in Finland. During the festivities you can participate in egg rotation competition and explore the different traditions of decorating Easter eggs. Professional Easter egg decorators are performing as well as confectioners who make Easter eggs and bunnies out of marzipan. This event is especially recommendable to visitors with children. }} * {{do | name=Maritime Markets | alt=April and October | url=http://www.silakka.info/turun_saaristolaismarkkinat {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.447958 | long=22.265621 | directions=Along the river Aura | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 09:00–16:00 | price= | content=Traditional and very popular markets are held every April and October on the riverfront right in the Turku city centre. Archipelago Market in April and Herring Market in October bring fish delicacies as well as handicrafts to the riverside. Both markets bring professional fishermen from the Archipelago Sea to the heart of the city to sell their products, some still straight from their boats. Also e.g. sea-buckthorn juice, honey and bread are sold, in addition to meals and standard market fare. }}[[File:Sariola Tivoli in Turku in 2008.jpg|thumb|Tivoli Sariola's carnival is open during ''Vappu'' festivities in Kupittaa Park.]] * {{do | name=Vappu| alt=Annually between 30 April and 1 May | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vappu#Finland | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In Finland, Vappu (Walpurgis day and May Day) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer (Juhannus). Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival-style festival held in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration, which begins on the evening of 30 April and continues to 1 May, typically centres on copious consumption of [[w:Sima (mead)|sima]], sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Student traditions are one of the main characteristics of Vappu, and you'll see lots of students on the streets wearing a traditional student cap. On 30 April evening streets are filled with party people and a large market is held in Market Square with vendors selling cheap carnival paraphernalia. On 1 May the parks, especially the Vartiovuori Park, are filled with hungover Finns having a picnic. There are also working union parades around the city centre and politicians from all different parties giving speeches. }} * {{do | name=New Potato Festival | alt=Mid June, 15 to 16 June in 2018 | url=http://www.neitsytperunafestivaali.fi/ | email=info@kaffeli.fi | address=Courtyard of the Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.449764 | long=22.264272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The New Potato Festival, or ''Neitsytperunafestivaali'' in Finnish, celebrates the opening of the early harvest potato season in June. It’s a true cultural feast of fabulous flavours and local food. The very first crops from the Turku archipelago will reach the River Aura shores with this traditional ceremony. During the festival, the potatoes will be enjoyed with local fish treats and herring. The festival will also include competitions for best recipes, getting to know different potato varieties and cultivation methods. The new potatoes from Finland Proper are unique plants with gastronomic qualities to match other celebrated European seasonal products like asparagus, globe artichoke and truffle. The flavour is unique to early potatoes of Finland Proper and neighbouring countries with a similar climate. }}[[File:Medieval band at Turku Medieval market 2015.jpg|thumb|right|A Medieval band playing at the Turku Medieval Market, by the river.]] * {{do | name=The Medieval Market | alt=End of June | url=http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/ | email=info@keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 (Old Great Square) | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2759 | directions= | phone=+358 40-132-9992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th F 12:00–20:00, Sa Su 12:00–18:00 | price=Free of charge, but charges for food, drink and souvenirs | content=This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland. Follow the rows of market stalls at the Old Great Square and take a trip back in time to Medieval Market with performing groups, jesters and minstrels. People working at the festival dress up in medieval costumes and act out scenes in the middle of the street, rather than on stages, giving you a feeling you're genuinely in medieval Turku.<br/>In the area for work displays artisans will demonstrate medieval working methods. Visitors can watch the smith working away at their forges, see how beer is brewed using ancient recipes and touch freshly tanned leather. At the children's activities area the smallest of the family can attend the real princess school as well as enjoy watching the wild boars. The Old Town Hall hosts events for science, art and fashion. The whole family can enjoy the medieval amusement.<br/>Medieval costumes for adults and children are available for hire at the event. Medieval-style food, clothes and souvenirs available on site. }} * {{do | name=International Market of Turku | alt=Mid-June | url=http://www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Around Old Great Square, Vähätori and the banks of river Aura | lat=60.451728 | long=22.272968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 10:00–20:00 | price= | content=The key idea of the International Market is to bring different countries and provinces around the world to showcase their specialities. There are around 100 traders from around 35 countries taking part in the market. Europe has usually a strong presence, but there are also traders from America and Asia. From the market you'll usually find For example, authentic Dutch cheese merchant, French bakeries, different delicacies from Italy, Bavarian sausages and German bakeries as well as artisans from such countries as Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Spain. Finnish provinces are also presenting their own specialities. }} * {{do | name=Juhannus | alt=Midsommar | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Annually on Saturday between 20–26 June. Juhannus Eve Friday is usually also a day off | price= | content=Juhannus (Midsummer Festival) is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing. Large bonfires are lit on the islands Ruissalo and Vepsä. Otherwise the streets are often empty, even though some people have acquired a new habit of spending midsummer in town. }} * {{do | name=Tall Ships' Races | alt= | url=https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/tall-ships-races-2024 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=mooring downstream from the bridges; parade of sails on Airisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Next edition 18–21 July 2024 | price= | lastedit=2022-03-10 | content=The Tall Ships' Races have become a semi-regular event in Turku. Every few years sailing ships large and small moor in the river on their Baltic Sea race, offering opportunities to visit some of the vessels, including schooners, barques and full-rigged ships, and attending programmes arranged for spectators and crews. The event usually attracts half of the city's population. Some vessels offer cruises to Airisto. The parade of sails is best seen from a boat, but most spectators flock to the shores of Kuuva on Ruissalo. }} * {{do | name=The Night of Arts | alt=Mid-August, 16 August in 2018 | url=http://turuntaiteidenyo.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Around Turku Central Business District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Night of the Arts is a versatile cultural event that is held annually in mid-August around the city centre. The venues include the Fortuna-block, Vähätori, Puutori, the Turku Main Library Courtyard, as well as book stores, museums and galleries. Programme usually includes musical and art performances, literature, theatre, dance, museums and street culture. }} * {{do | name=Turku Day | alt=Annually third Sunday of September | url=http://www.turku.fi/turunpaiva | email= | address=Events take place all around the city | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The shops in the city centre are open, there are markets and bazaars in different parts of the city, open houses and guided tours, museums and music, art and dance. The day culminates with fireworks at the Samppalinna Park hill at 21:00. }} ==== Advent and Christmas ==== [[File:BD, Flora och AO, advent 2008.jpg|thumb|The student choirs' concerts in the cathedral mark the start of Advent]] The [https://www.turku.fi/joulukaupunki Christmas season] starts more or less with the turning on of Christmas lights in the pedestrian part of Yliopistonkatu a week before Advent. The market at the Old Great Square opens. Department stores and many shops have nice Christmas displays in their windows. Christmas music is played. Charity bazaars in many schools, parish halls, etc. Usually the first snow has come and melt away, and there will probably again be snow several times during Advent. With good luck the snow will stay. White Christmases are quite common, but there is no guarantee. The lights on the Christmas tree of the cathedral are turned on the Saturday a week before Advent begins (programme usually begins at 17:00). Most every choir gives some kind of Christmas concert in or immediately before Advent. Among the most ambitious are the ones by the student choirs of Åbo Akademi (BD and Flora) and Akademiska Orkestern, in the cathedral on Friday and Saturday leading to Advent ([[European classical music|classical music]] from the 16th century to world premières, including some beloved Christmas songs); most seats are sold out days before, but a few are often left to be got at the door an hour before the concerts. The Church arranges sing-alongs with collect to their development aid. Many museums, also some that otherwise are closed in winter, have displays or events related to the season; table settings and food of Christmas in different times and social classes are shown at the castle, the Qwensel house and the handicraft museum. Handicraft workshops (such as of making candles) are arranged at the Adventure park and Kurala. There are also events at other institutions, such as candle light swimming at Impivaara and Petrelius. Independence Day, December 6th, is celebrated by the philharmonic orchestra by two free day concerts (tickets are distributed a few weeks in advance). The latter, starting 15:00, can be seen on screens at the Old Great Square. There are services in the churches (mostly at 10:00). Charity bazaars. The students have a torch parade to the war graves (start 18:00). People light candles in their windows (originally a silent protest against Russian oppression), which makes for a nice evening stroll. A few associations arrange balls, the one of Turku folk dancers ([http://www.rytky.fi Rytky]) is open for the public, with a dance course in the preceding weeks. On December 13th, Lucia is crowned in the morning, blessed in the cathedral in the evening (be early if you want a seat), and then performing in the Hansa shopping centre. Programme for the rest of the season is changed yearly but generally Lucia and her company will be seen on many occasions, mostly in retirement homes and the like, but also e.g. at the Christmas market. Christmas peace is declared at noon of Christmas Eve in the Old Great Square, with thousands of spectators (programme starts 11:30). The Swedish service in the cathedral afterwards welcomes also the international audience. Most people are going to spend the evening and the Christmas Day with their family; the city will mostly close. Bus traffic in town continues to 20:00. The [[#Learn|main library]] is open 11:00–18:00 on Christmas Eve, with also some programme. Lights on the graves. Services in the churches. Some restaurants are open also in Christmas, but booking a table may be necessary. [[File:Julmarknad Gamla Stortorget lillajul 2010.jpg|thumb|Christmas Market at the Old Great Square]] * {{do | name=Christmas Market at the Old Great Square | alt= | url=http://en.suurtorinjoulumarkkinat.fi/ | email= | address=Old Great Square | lat=60.450783 | long=22.276609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Four weekends before Christmas (last 3rd Sunday of Advent), 11:00–17:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-14 | content=The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm ''glögg'' or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice in the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall. }} * {{do | name=Christmas Market at Kauppatori | alt=Joulutori | url=http://turunjoulutori.fi | email= | address=Kauppatori | lat=60.451667 | long=22.266944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=25 Nov–23 Dec, M–F 12:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-11-28 | content=Much smaller market, but open daily. }} ====Music festivals==== * {{do | name=Seikkisrock | alt=16-17 June in 2018 | url=http://www.seikkisrock.net/info_eng.html {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=60.445103 | long=22.291159 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Advance ticket €10, at gate €12. Under 2 year olds free | content=A two-day festival, organized in early June since 1999 at Turku Adventure Park, offers a wonderful entertainment for children of all ages and childlike persons. Over the years, numerous leading children´s music artists and special guests, have had performances at Seikkisrock. The festivals main focus is on music, but available is also crafts and art workshops, plays, circus, magicians and dancers – not forgetting the bouncy castle. Non-governmental organizations are also involved in the event; they are presented to children in their own ”Worldvillage” with the themes of tolerance and sustainable development. Adventure Park, activity center for children and families, which is in the district of Kupittaa, offers verdant, comfortable and stimulating environment for the Seikkisrock. Performances that take place at two stages and smaller shows throughout the area guarantee great and memorable festival experience. }}[[File:Ruisrock 2008.jpg|thumb|Ruisrock atmosphere in 2008.]] * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Beginning of July, in 2022: 8–10 July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi/ | email=palaute@ruisrock.fi | address=Ruissalo Island | lat=60.428771 | long=22.178021 | directions= | phone=+358 44-966-1384 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=three-day ticket €175, 2 days €155, 1 day €99. Under 7 year old get in free with an adult with a ticket. People over 70 get free entrance and can use a ferry connection from Aura river free of charge | lastedit=2018 | content=Ruisrock, founded in 1970, is the second oldest rock festival in Europe, and the oldest still going in the Nordic countries and Finland. During the three-day event fans are offered international names, domestic stars and the hottest new acts. Ruisrock attracts almost 100,000 visitors every year from Finland and abroad and it is the biggest music festival in Turku. The festival has attracted world-famous artists throughout its lifetime including such names as Nirvana, Björk, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Aerosmith and Rammstein. The festival takes place in the Ruissalo Island, right next to central Turku. The area where the festival takes place is divided into two sections, Niittyalue ("meadow section") and Ranta-alue ("beach section"). Introduction video for the festival can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVUAweys8U YouTube]. Festival site can be reached with the festival bus or by bike from Turku city centre. The festival buses run from Turku city center to the festival bus station. There is a clearly marked walking route of about 2 km (about 1.2 miles) between the festival bus station and the festival site. }} * {{do | name=Turku Modern | alt= Annually in July, 13–16 July in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumodern.com/ | email=toimisto@turkumodern.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price €35-65 | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Modern, the festival for electronic music, storms Turku clubs and galleries annual in July. It brings forward top foreign artists and accomplished domestic performers focusing on electronic and dance music. It takes place in central Turku on the banks of the river Aura in clubs, bars, stages and especially the charming river boats. }}[[File:Turku M.A.Numminen at DBTL 2006.jpg|thumbnail|M. A. Numminen performs at DBTL.]] * {{do | name=Down by the Laituri (DBTL) | alt=End of July, 26 to 28 July in 2018 | url=http://www.dbtl.fi/ | email= | address=Downtown Turku | lat=60.443022 | long=22.266042 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€55-165 | lastedit=2018 | content=If you are down, don’t hesitate to feel so by down by the laituri! Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival takes place in downtown Turku annually in end of July. DBTL was sparked into life in the late 1980s by the rock-club of the Student Union of the Turku University. Its popularity spread like a blaze and nowadays it attracts around 70,000 visitors every year. With most of the acts performing pop and rock music, this multicultural event is centered on the east bank of the River Aura, around the Turku City Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Aura Fest | alt=Beginning of August, 10 to 12 August in 2018 | url=http://www.aurafest.fi/ | email= | address=Barker Park next to river Aura | lat=60.442576 | long=22.248648 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the largest Hiphop and Urban music festivals in Finland, is held annually right next to river Aura. In 2015 the festival took place in Barker Park, just a kilometer away from the central Market Square. Performers include practically all the top domestic Hiphop and urban music performers as well as international guests. }} * {{do | name=Turku Music Festival | alt=Annually in August, 10 to 22 August in 2018 | url=http://www.turkumusicfestival.fi/en | email=info@tmj.fi | address=Around Turku | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 262-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Turku Music Festival is the oldest continuously running festival in Finland. This diverse city festival offers large orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, jazz and outdoor events as well as experiences for the whole family. A variety of Turku’s stunning venues, both modern and historical, are being imaginatively used to host performances from the best in their field. }} * {{do | name=Turku Jazz | alt=Beginning of March, 8-10 March in 2018 | url=http://www.turkujazz.fi/ | email= | address=Concerts mainly in Logomo. | lat=60.456692 | long=22.256300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018 | content=Second oldest jazz festival in Finland. Performers include leading Finnish jazz musicians and special international guests. Concerts are held in restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city of Turku. }} ====Expos==== [[File:Turkuhalli.jpg|thumb|Turku Hall, next to the Turku Fair and Congress Center, hosts number of big concerts and hockey tournaments.]] There's a great number of expos and fairs held in Turku annually. Most of the fairs take place outside the summer season in autumn and spring. Large part of these fairs take place in the {{marker|type=do|name=Turku Fair and Congress Center|lat=60.4540 | long=22.1845}}, which is a diverse setting for fairs, meetings, congresses and grand public events. * {{do | name=Turku Fine Art and Antique Fair | alt=Annually end of March, 18 to 19 March in 2017 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-art-antique-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Turku Fine Art and Antiques Fair is a premier trade event where a vast array of antiques and art are exhibited. More than 10,000 people visit the fair annually and witness how world renowned artists and antique collectors gather in this exhibition and showcase their art and antique collections. }} * {{do | name=Turku International Book Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-international-book-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Turku International Book Fair is Finland’s oldest book fair. The Turku Fair and Congress Center hosts the annual event, which brings together visitors, program creators and exhibitors from all over Finland and abroad. The Turku Book Fair garners an abundance of praise and publicity thanks to its solid reputation, long history and cozy atmosphere. The mingling of visitors and exhibitors enables spontaneous encounters between authors and readers. The fair plays host to a variety of events, large and small. The first Turku Book Fair was held in 1990, and in 2012 an all-time record was set, with 25,000 people attending the fair. Each year, the Turku Book Fair selects one country as the special focus, in addition to a Finnish-focused theme. }} * {{do | name=Turku Food and Wine Fair | alt=Beginning of October, 5-7 October in 2018 | url=http://www.turunmessukeskus.fi/en/event/turku-food-and-wine-fair/ | email= | address=Turku Fair and Congress Center, Messukentänkatu 9-13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Arranged at the same time as the Turku International Book Fair | price= | content=The Turku Food and Wine Fair is one of autumn’s highlights in the city. In October, thousands of food, wine and culture enthusiasts will gather at the Turku Fair and Congress Centre to find new products and services, experience new tastes, learn and shop. }} ====Sport events==== [[File:Kalevan Kisat 2011 Turussa (Finnish Championships in Athletics 2011 in Turku).jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi Stadium]] [[File:Paavo Nurmi enters the Olympic Stadium in 1952.jpg|thumb|Paavo Nurmi entering the Olympic Stadium in the 1952 games.]] <!--* {{do | name=Women's Kuntovitonen 5km Run | alt= | url=http://www.kuntovitonen.fi/ | email=info@vitostapahtumat.fi | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 44-725-5055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of May, 26 May in 2018; not arranged 2019 | price= | content=The Women's Kuntovitonen 5km run energizes the Turku Sports Park in May, when spring is in full bloom. Here the sweatbands are more fashionable then functional. In addition to the five or ten kilometer routes there will be star performers on stage, guided group aerobics and a diverse exhibition area and a play park to leave your children and spouse to spend the day while you enjoy yourself. }}--> * '''Watch football''' at [https://fcinter.fi/ FC Inter Turku]. They play soccer in Veikkausliiga, the top tier in Finland. Their home ground is Veritas Stadium, capacity 9400, in Kupitaa district east of town centre. They share it with [http://www.fc.tps.fi/ Turun Palloseura] or TPS, who yo-yo between the top and second tiers. * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Games | alt= | url=http://paavonurmigames.fi/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.fi | address= | lat=60.4427 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=June, 11 June in 2019 | price= | content=The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner. Now a track & field classic, the Turku Paavo Nurmi Games are part of the EA Premium Permit circuit. }} * {{do | name=Paavo Nurmi Marathon | alt= | url=http://paavonurmimarathon.fi/en/ | email=info@paavonurmisports.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+358 2 431-0811 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=17 august in 2019, 12:00– | price= | content=Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish runner who achieved 9 gold and 3 silver medals in the Olympic games during his career. He was born in Turku and is celebrated by a number of sporting events every year. One of the highlights is Paavo Nurmi Marathon, which is one of the leading running events in Finland. One can choose to participate in the full marathon, half marathon or a 10-km races. The total number of participants has been around 3500 runners annually. The beautiful route of the marathon showcases the most attractive sides of Turku from the shores of the river Aura to Ruissalo Island and back. Right after the start the runners pass by the famous Paavo Nurmi statue, sculpted by Turku born sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. }} * {{do | name=Challenge Turku, Swim, bike and run | alt= | url=http://www.challengeturku.com | email=info@sbrfinland.com | address=Around central Turku and Ruissalo island | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10 to 11 August 2019 | price= | content=Want to provide yourself with a new kind of challenge? The triathlon is ideal for those looking for variation, because it includes swimming, cycling and running. }} * {{do | name=FightBack Run | alt= | url=http://fightbackrun.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Beginning of September, 7 September in 2019 | price= | content=No-one in Finland is unaware of Pekka Hyysalo and his Fight Back charity project. Hyysalo, a young man from Turku, had his promising career as freestyle skier cut short after a serious head injury in 2010. Hyysalo fought his way from the hospital bed to get back on his feet, teaching his body to do everything from scratch, from eating to tying his shoelaces. In September 2014 he ran for the first time in the FightBack Run. The first FightBack Run had a distance of 2.6 km and the plan is to double the distance every year. In 2015 the distances for running were 250 m (directed to people with reduced mobility), 2.6 km and 5.2 km which Hyysalo will run as well. A half-marathon is in sight for 2018 then will already be up to a full marathon. }} * {{do | name=Ruissalo races | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalojuoksut.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=End of September, 21 September in 2019 | price= | content=The traditional Ruissalo races are organized on the end of September in the beautiful island of Ruissalo next to central Turku. The distances to choose from are half-marathon called "Ruisrääkki" and 10-km run "Ruisriikki". }} ==Learn== [[File:Turun hovioikeus.jpg|thumb|Academy House used to be the main building of the Turku Academy, but nowadays it houses the Turku Court of Appeal.]] Turku has a long academic history: Queen Christina of Sweden founded the first university of Finland in Turku in 1640. At that point it was only Sweden's third university following Uppsala University and the Academia Gustaviana in [[Tartu]]. Nowadays Turku is still a major academic town in Finland and because of this the city is bustling with students. Almost 20 per cent of Turku residents are students and many of them are exchange students or otherwise from abroad. The universities have many courses in English and some study programs targeted at exchange students, often in cooperation between the universities. Both universities are legal deposit repositories, which means they have everything of value printed in Finland since the 1920s, usually available at least for reading in both or either, if requested a day or a few in advance. * {{listing | name=University of Turku | alt=Turun yliopisto | url=http://www.utu.fi/en/ | email= | address= | lat=60.4542 | long=22.2848 | directions= | phone=+358 2 333-51 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The University of Turku is the second largest university in Finland only behind the University of Helsinki. It houses over 20,000 students in seven faculties: Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, Education and Economics. Turku University offers its libraries, institutes and museums for Turku residents and visitors to use as well. It offers lectures for children and has an open university for anyone to role in. [http://www.utu.fi/en/units/open-university/Pages/home.aspx Turku Open University] offers several courses also in English. }} * {{listing | name=Åbo Akademi University | alt=Åbo Akademi | url=http://www.abo.fi/?lang=en | email=infowww@abo.fi | address= | lat=60.4510 | long=22.2775 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-31 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Åbo Akademi is the only Swedish-language university in Finland. It is at the forefront of research in such areas as biosciences, computer science, democracy, human rights, material sciences, process chemistry and psychology. It houses around 6,000 students, of which 1/7 are from abroad, and has special collections and museums for visitors to enjoy. Many courses are in English and there are several [https://www.abo.fi/en/study/study-abroad/exchange-students/ exchange programs]. }} * {{listing | name=Turku University of Applied Sciences | alt=Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu | url=http://www.tuas.fi/en/ | email=ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi | address= | lat=60.4470 | long=22.2990 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=TUAS, one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Finland, hosts 9,500 students studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Its academies and faculties range from economics to art, technology, environment and healthcare. It also offers three English taught Bachelor's and two Master’s programmes as well as open studies for anyone willing to join. }} * {{listing | name=Novia University of Applied Sciences | alt=Novia | url=http://www.novia.fi/exchange-students | email=admissions@novia.fi | address=Henrikinkatu 7 | lat=60.453496 | long=22.280558 | directions= | phone=+358 6 328 5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Instruction in Swedish, with some courses and modules offered in English. Novia's campus in Turku offers courses in e.g. tourism, social services, design and maritime management. }} * {{listing | name=Turku City Library | alt=Turun kaupunginkirjasto, Åbo stadsbibliotek | url=http://www.turku.fi/en/turku-city-library | email=kaupunginkirjasto@turku.fi | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2710 | directions= | phone=+358 2 330-000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price=free | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Libraries could be boring in other cities, but not in Turku. Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their second living room. The old and the architecturally distinguished new building also offer facilities for many events and exhibitions. It is a great place to just chill, check e-mail, read a newspaper (quite some foreign ones available), have a coffee or lunch at the inner courtyard's restaurant (or own snacks at a specific table by the newspapers) or enjoy a book from the wide selection of foreign language literature. The library even lends [[#By bicycle|bikes]]. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of opportunities to part with your cash in Turku. The city centre is full of major retail and independent shops. Shopping in Turku is generally more affordable than in Helsinki, but, as with the rest of Finland, it is by no means cheap by international standards. The numerous second-hand and antique stores represent a unique shopping alternative. If arriving in the night, there are grocery stores that are open 24 hr daily (except perhaps some holidays), including Citymarket Kupittaa and some Sale stores (in or near the centre). Some more grocery stores are open to 23:00 or 24:00, most close 21:00 or 22:00, often earlier in the weekend. ===Money=== Getting or exchanging money is rarely a problem, as ATM's ("Otto") are common around the centre and they can be operated with international credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro). Currencies other than the euro are generally ''not'' accepted, but at least the Swedish krona is accepted on the ferries travelling to Sweden, and the Stockmann department store accepts the krona, rubles, dollars and pounds. [http://www.forex.fi/en/About-FOREX/Branches/Bankbutiksinformation/?BankNum=265 Forex Bank] has an exchange office at Eerikinkatu 13 (by Kauppatori) and is usually the best place to change currencies. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but be prepared to show your passport or ID card. As a rule, '''tipping''' is never necessary, although appreciated by some service personnel (see [[Finland#Tipping]]). Cloakrooms (''narikka'') in nightclubs, theatres and better restaurants often have ''non-negotiable'' fees (usually clearly signposted, €2 is standard), and – in the few hotels that employ them – hotel porters will expect around the same per bag. ===Traditional shopping=== [[File:Lounashetki Turun kauppahallissa.jpg|thumb|Turku Market Hall]] * {{buy | name=Market Square | alt=Kauppatori | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4516 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave | price= | wikidata=Q4411397 | content=The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is traditionally, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. Since 2018, a parking cave is being built under the square, but the market activity returned in 2022. The bus stops, which used to line the streets around the square, are still scattered around in the nearby streets. }} * {{buy | name=Turku Market Hall | alt=Kauppahalli | url=http://www.kauppahalli.fi/en/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2661 | directions=50 metres from Kauppatori downstream along the Eerikinkatu | phone=+358 2 262-4126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–16:00 | price= | wikidata=Q10726161 | content=Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The Market Hall, which extends the length of an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread, milk and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (''Old Turku Store''). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food. }} ===Shopping centres=== [[File:Turku Hansa panorama.jpg|thumb|View inside the Hansa Shopping Centre.]] [[File:KOP corner Turku.jpg|thumb|KOP-Triangle ''(KOP-Kolmio)'' is at the corner of the central Market Square.]] * {{buy | name=Forum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4506 | long=22.2679 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori, the block towards the river | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand. }} * {{buy | name=Hansa | alt=Kauppakeskus Hansa or Hansakortteli | url=http://hansakortteli.fi/en | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 20 | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2644 | directions=adjacent to Kauppatori | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:30–19:30, Su 10:00–19:00 | price= | content=More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops and the classy department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=KOP-Kolmio | alt=KOP-Triangle | url=http://www.kop-kolmio.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.4503 | long=22.2665 | directions= | phone=+358 2 6516-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–16:00 | price= | content=KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre next to Kauppatori and the larger Hansa Shopping Centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of ''Yleisradio (YLE)'', Finland's national broadcast company. }} * {{buy | name=Skanssi | alt= Kauppakeskus Skanssi | url=http://www.skanssi.fi | email= | address=Skanssinkatu 10 | lat=60.4300 | long=22.3230 | directions=4 km from the city centre, 20 minutes with bus line 9, fölläri bike station | phone=+358 40-195-3742 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–21:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=90 special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking. }} * {{buy | name=Mylly | alt=Kauppakeskus Mylly | url=http://www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi | email= | address=Myllynkatu 1–99 | lat=60.4906 | long=22.2010 | directions=in [[Raisio]], ten minutes' drive from Turku centre; 30–40 min with bus line 300 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. }} ===Department stores=== [[File:Stockmann Department Store in Turku.jpg|thumb|The department store Stockmann in central Turku]] * {{buy | name=Stockmann | alt= | url=https://stockmann.com/fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4507 | long=22.2628 | directions=in the Hansa shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Opposite to the department store in the shopping centre is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch. }} * {{buy | name=Wiklund | alt= | url=https://www.s-kanava.fi/toimipaikka/sokos-wiklund-turku/501019327 | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 11 | lat=60.4517 | long=22.2688 | directions=by Kauppatori | phone=+358 10-76-5020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko wine and alcohol store, pharmacy, shoemaker and Eurokangas fabric store. }} ===Design=== [[File:Turku Car-free zone.jpg|thumb|Yliopistonkatu next to the Market Square is a pedestrian zone; there are a variety of services in it]] [[File:Turku design bag.jpg|thumb|This design bag asks in Swedish "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo" ''(Why Paris, when we have Turku)'']] * {{buy | name=Turku Design Now! -Shop | alt= | url=http://turkudesignnow.fi/en/ | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 A | lat=60.4484 | long=22.2671 | directions= | phone=+358 44-572-6198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=TDN shop is owned by a collective of Turku-based designers who sell interior decor goods, accessories, clothing for adults and children, ceramics, popular Turku-themed products, and for example Kotona Design's wonderful magnetic chalkboards. Ingenious products are designed and, in most cases, also manufactured in Finland. The shop carries products from, among others, [http://www.kuidesign.com KUI Design], [http://www.punainennorsu.com Punainen Norsu], [http://www.klodesign.fi Klo Design] and [http://shop.tonfisk-design.fi Tonfisk Design]. }} * {{buy | name=Televisio Lifestyle Store | alt= | url=http://www.televisioon.fi | email=info@televisioon.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 32 | lat=60.4481 | long=22.2712 | directions= | phone=+358 2 231-0400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content=Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewelry, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers. }} * {{buy | name=Sisutuksen koodi | alt= | url=http://www.sisustuksenkoodi.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=shop@sisustuksenkoodi.fi | address=Linnankatu 19 | lat=60.4502 | long=22.2703 | directions= | phone=+358 40-081-1960 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–618:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Sisustuksen koodi (''The interior code'') is a interior design store in the centre. It sells functional high-quality furniture and everything else you might need to furnish your apartment. You'll also find great Finnish design brands from here such as Artek, which was founded by legendary Finnish architect couple Alvar and Aino Aalto. }} * {{buy | name=Sylvi Salonen | alt= | url=http://www.sylvisalonen.fi | email=info@sylvisalonen.fi | address=Linnankatu 14 | lat=60.44910 | long=22.26689 | directions=the Fortuna quarter in the centre | phone=+358 20-766-0830 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns. }} * {{buy | name=Marimekko | alt= | url= https://www.marimekko.fi | email= | address= | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cornerstone of Finnish design and fashion is Marimekko, known around the world for its fresh and bold patterns and prints. You can find a number of Marimekko shops in Turku, including, amongst others, in the shopping centres of Skanssi and Mylly, with the largest store being in the Hansa Shopping Centre. }} * {{buy | name=Punainen Norsu | alt=Red Elephant | url=http://www.punainennorsu.com/en | email=info@punainennorsu.com | address=Forum shopping centre| lat=60.44999 | long=22.24741 | directions= | phone=+358 44-501-1510 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Punainen Norsu (''Red Elephant'') is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials. }} * {{buy | name=Baobab Kids & lifestyle | alt= | url= | email=baobab.baby@gmail.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45360 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 | price= | content=Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Idea Estradi | alt= | url=http://www.ideaestradi.fi/index.htm {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 4 | lat=60.44954 | long=22.26030 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop. }} * {{buy | name=Joutomaa | alt= | url=http://joutomaassa.blogspot.fi | email= | address=Kellonsoittajankatu 8 | lat=60.44775 | long=22.28549 | directions= | phone=+358 50-362-8003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Joutomaa (literally meaning ''Wasteland'') is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos which she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store. }} ===Vintage=== * {{buy | name=VintagEija`s | alt= | url=http://www.vintageijas.com | email=eija.mannila@kolumbus.fi | address=Maariankatu 10 | lat=60.4540 | long=22.2666 | directions=a few blocks from the Market Square | phone=+358 50-574-6034 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women. }} * {{buy | name=Boutique Minne | alt= | url=http://www.boutiqueminne.com | email=info@boutiqueminne.com | address=Kaskenkatu 2 | lat=60.44781 | long=22.27122 | directions= | phone=+358 50-516-6124 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:00–17:30 | price= | content=Boutique Minne, in the Kaskenmäki Hill in central Turku, is a small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design. }} ===Record stores=== * {{buy | name=8raita | alt= | url=http://www.8raita.fi/shop/ | email=shop@8raita.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 11 | lat=60.45409 | long=22.27258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations. }} * {{buy | name=Asema | alt= | url=http://asematurku.fi/#tapahtumat | email=asematurku@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 22 | lat=60.45332 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–15:09 | price= | content=Small independent store that sells second-hand and new LPs. Music concentrates more on hiphop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae, punk and electronic. They also sell services ranging from film editing to lighting design. }} * {{buy | name=Iki-Pop | alt= | url=http://www.ikipop.fi/ | email=joska@ikipop.inet.fi | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45070 | long=22.27066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere. }} * {{buy | name=Kaakko | alt= | url=http://www.kaakko.fi/ | email=info@kaakko.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 38 | lat=60.44811 | long=22.25508 | directions= | phone=+358 45-650-9822 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=Founded in 2004 Kaakko sells and buys second-hand vinyl records and has almost 9000 records in stock with daily arrivals – that's probably the largest selection of vinyl records in all of Turku. If you're not able to visit the store, you can find all the records online as well. }} ==Eat== {{quote|''Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo!''<br/>"Why Paris, we have Turku!"|author=Quote from a Swedish journalist}} Turku and other parts of [[Finland Proper]] are home to the more western influenced Finnish cuisine, which has features especially from Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The long traditions of farming and fishing in the area have contributed to the local food culture. Fish, especially herring – the regional fish of Finland Proper – has been at the heart of the regions culinary traditions for centuries. It is eaten all year round salted, fried, grilled and smoked. In addition, perch, whitefish and pike are often used. You must also remember to try the famous raisin sausage, a regional speciality which you can buy for example from the Turku Market Hall. Sausages lovers will also enjoy the wide selection of sausages at [http://www.mestaripalvi.fi/ Turun Mestaripalvi Oy]. On the side you can have a slice of another regional speciality, the Archipelago sweet malt bread. As a dessert enjoy a good cup of coffee together with ''pulla'' (cinnamon roll) or ''Piispanmunkki'' ("Bishops Doughnut"), as people here call the traditional North German pastry ''Berliner''. For fast food, you will generally need to pay under €10 any time, Burger meals are around €5–9 (including drink and fries). Lower end restaurant meals with some simple pasta or soup with water or a soft drink is usually around €10–20. For proper restaurant meals with a high-grade steak and good wine, expect to pay at least €30–60. Generally, proper restaurants are open until 22:00–23:00, on weekends maybe an hour longer. Fast food chains, pizzerias and other such places are open later at night, some as late as 03:00–05:00. In some establishments, the bar may remain open for drinks even though the kitchen has closed and no food is available. ===Lunch and brunch=== [[File:Verdandihuset, Auragatan 1, Åbo.jpg|thumb|Fontana Café is in a Neo-Renaissance building opposite City Hall.]] Most restaurants have offers at €7–10 at lunch time, mostly at least weekdays 11:00–14:00. There are also lunch restaurants or cafés serving meals only at lunch time, including student cafés and lunch restaurants for big workplaces, often having a very affordable price also for outsiders. For the student cafés some timing may be needed to avoid long queues. The department stores Wiklund and Stockman have family friendly cafés that can come handy. When you are in the city and want to grab something to eat you can check the [https://www.lounasmenu.fi/turku/ Turku lunch options] page and prices to decide where to go. * {{eat | name=Arvin Grilli ja Lounas | alt= | url=http://www.arvingrilli.fi | email=paulamarjatta.tiainen@gmail.com | address=Nosturinkatu 5 | lat=60.442963 | long=22.229729 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 06:00–15:00 (lunch 10:30–13:30) | price=Lunch €6.90, soup lunch €5.50 including salad, bread, milk and coffee | content=Great price quality relation. }}<!-- -->[[File:Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, kesäterassi.jpg|thumb|Summer terrace at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova courtyard.]] * {{eat | name=M Kitchen & Café | alt= | url=http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/fi/vierailulle-museoon/ravintola-kahvila | email=mkitchencafe@mbakery.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 4–6 (In the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum) | lat=60.45001 | long=22.27384 | directions= | phone=+358 40-197-9005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–19:00, lunch served M–F 11:00–14:00, Sa Su brunch 11:00–15:00 | price=Lunch of the day M–F €8–10; brunch €19,90 | content=Serves a very nice lunch, including some great vegetarian choices. Saturday and Sunday it may be packed, since the brunch on the weekend is one of the best ones in the city. Reservation helps, or you need to time your visit early or late. }} * {{eat | name=Elvina Café | alt= | url=http://www.elvina.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45292 | long=22.26801 | directions=near Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 536-8502 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=In a 1920s building, seeking an atmosphere of that time. Lunch and café products. }} * {{eat | name=Fontana Café | alt= | url=https://www.fontana.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Aurakatu 1 | lat=60.44962 | long=22.26859 | directions=opposite the city hall and tourist office near Aura bridge | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–20:00 (brunch served 12:00–16:00) | price= | content=Fresh products from own bakery. Bar opens in the evening. Popular brunch in weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Honkapirtti | alt= | url=http://www.honkapirtti.fi | email=info@honkapirtti.fi | address=Albert Ravilan raitti | lat=60.42856 | long=22.14769 | directions=Ruissalo island | phone=+358 44-756-7922 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00 | price= | content=East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies. }} * {{eat | name=PullaPuoti | alt= | url=http://www.pullapuoti.fi | email= | address=Puistokatu 3 | lat=60.44589 | long=22.25407 | directions= | phone=+358 2 236-2121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–17:00 | price= | content=Close to the Turku Police Station and Hostel Turku. Pastries, snack foods, coffee and filled sandwiches and cakes. For lunch you can choose a soup, salad, pan pizza or pasta. Assortment of gluten-free products. }} * {{eat | name=Café Sirius | alt= | url=http://www.cafesirius.fi | email=info@cafesirius.fi | address=Linnankatu 2 | lat=60.45062 | long=22.27215 | directions=inner yard of the city library | phone=+358 2 231-5760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–17:00 | price= | content=Salty and sweet delicacies, coffee products and ice cream. On weekdays it also serves lunch 11:00–15:00. }} * {{eat | name=Unica Restaurants | alt= | url=http://www.unica.fi/en/ | email= | address=Rehtoripellonkatu 4 | lat=60.4544 | long=22.2874 | directions= | phone=+358 2 232-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Unica, owned by the Student Union of the University of Turku, owns several student restaurants around the campus area behind Turku Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=ÅAS student cafés | alt=Gadolinia Kb | url=http://www.studentlunch.fi | email=anne.peltonen@abo.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 22 | lat=60.4497 | long=22.2760 | directions= | phone=+358 2 215-3703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Lunch for outsiders: €4.60–8 | image=Kåren, Åbo.jpg | lastedit=1018 | content=Cafés of the student union of ÅA. Most cafés are close to Piispankatu behind the cathedral, Kåren on Hämeenkatu opposite buildings of the Old Great Square, in the house of the student union by Erik Bryggman (second floor). Kåren is quiet except around noon, when all the cafés have queues. Most cafés are open only around lunch hours during terms, Arken also in summer. }} * {{eat | name=Teboil Herkku | alt= | url=https://www.tbherkku.fi/ravintola/ | email=turku.rautatehtaankatu@huoltoasemat.teboil.fi | address=Rautatehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.4497729 | long=22.1989227 | directions= | phone=+358 10 583 9900 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-16:00, Sa 11:00-16:00 | price=€10.70 | lastedit=2020-10-13 | content=Home cooking styled lunch and dessert. }} * {{eat | name=Amica Mäntymäki | alt= | url=https://www.amica.fi/ravintolat/ravintolat-kaupungeittain/turku/mantymaki/ | email=ravintokeskus.mantymaki@amica.fi | address=Luolavuorentie 2 | lat=60.439415 | long=22.275665 | directions=K-floor | phone=+358 40 482 8556 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€10.15, dessert €1.00 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=The staff restaurant at the main health station, which is also open to outsiders. }} * {{eat | name=Kaarea TYKS U restaurant | alt= | url=https://menu.kaarea.fi/AromieMenus/FI/Default/Kaarea/TYKSUR/Restaurant.aspx | email=asiakaspalvelu@kaarea.fi | address=Kiinamyllynkatu 4 | lat=60.453379 | long=22.289324 | directions= | phone=+358 20 764 9850 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:30-13:30 | price=€7.55-€9.15 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | content=Staff restaurant in the U building of Turku University Hospital, also open to outsiders. Sale of surplus food after lunch 13:30-13:40. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Hesburger hamburger.jpg|thumb|Hesburger originates in Turku, and is the largest hamburger restaurant chain in Finland.]] For lunch, see [[#Lunch and brunch]] above. Hesburger is the dominant burger chain in Turku, and you will find several of these in the city centre. Pizzerias are frequently cheap kebab-pizzerias, offering kebab, falafel and pizza. You will find a lot of these in the centre. Unfortunately, the restaurants offering the finest kebabs are in the suburbs. * {{eat | name=Hesburger | alt= | url=http://www.hesburger.com | email= | address= | lat=60.4504 | long=22.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open from early morning to dusk, some of them even round the clock | price= €5-10 | content=Just ask any of the locals: Hesburger burgers really do taste better! Originating from Turku, Hesburger is today the largest hamburger chain in Finland, leaving McDonald's and Burger King as marginal players. It is still run by the family that started it in the 1960s. It is especially popular in Turku, where it is based. It is almost hard not to pass one when walking around the city centre. You'll find four Hesburgers just around the Kauppatori area. If you are in a hurry you can also order the food through their mobile app. }}<!-- -->[[File:Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri in Turku.jpg|thumb|right|Beef Kung Po at restaurant Kiinanmuuri]] * {{eat | name=Kiinanmuuri | alt=Great Wall of China | url=http://www.chinamarket.fi/kiinanmuuri/index.php | email= | address=Sirkkalankatu 27 and Vähä-Hämeenkatu 1 | lat=60.44523 | long=22.27496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Kiinanmuuri is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Turku. Even though it's usually crowded around noon, decorations are outdated and it seems a bit suspicious, their food is superb. All the ingredients are very fresh and the portions are usually huge. Lunchtime service is really fast. If you're extra hungry or wish to survive a couple of days on one portion, try the take away to get even larger portions. }} * {{eat | name=Kortteliravintola Kerttu | alt=Quarter Restaurant Kerttu | url=http://www.kerttu.fi/en | email= | address=Läntinen pitkäkatu 35 | lat=60.45388 | long=22.25704 | directions=near the railway station | phone=+358 2 250-6990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. }} ** {{eat | name=Rantakerttu | alt= | url=http://www.rantakerttu.fi | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu 55 | lat=60.44050 | long=22.24486 | directions=close to the ''Föri'' ferry | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00-15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Kortteliravintola Kerttu's sister restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Latte Café | alt= | url=http://www.lattecafe.biz | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 5 | lat=60.44905 | long=22.26482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Sweet little café, which also serves very inexpensive lunch. Huge list of different coffees from every corner of the earth. Menu includes toasts, paninis, salads, and bagels. No need to go to a restaurant because of hunger because the sizes of these foods are big. Atmosphere is very relaxing thanks to jazz and Latin sounds and warm colours. If you feel like you want more privacy, you can go to the back room and sit on the cosy couch. And during summer you can also sit outside. }} * {{eat | name=Nummis | alt= | url=http://www.nummispizzeria.fi | email= | address=Vanha Hämeentie 19 | lat=60.4554 | long=22.3034 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250 6144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00–22:00 | price=€7–10 | lastedit=2018 | content=A pizza and kebab restaurant in the district of Nummi. Serves quite good pizzas and kebabs, but don't expect anything special. }} * {{eat | name=Rax Buffet | alt= | url=http://www.rax.fi | email= | address=Aurakatu 12 | lat=60.45122 | long=22.26536 | directions= | phone=+358 20-766-4911 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-21:00, Sa 11:00–19:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content= Rax offers an all you can eat style buffet that includes pizza, barbecue food, salads, ice cream and soft-drinks. Good option if you feel like really filling your stomach for a long time inexpensively. }} * {{eat | name=Taco Nito | alt= | url=http://www.taco-nito.com | email= | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45013 | long=22.26778 | directions= | phone=+358 40-653-3112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Around €10 | content= Owned by Mexican brothers, Taco Nito serves simple but very tasty finger food. Corn, meat, salsa, beans, chili and avocado are cornerstones of the food. Restaurant has continuously had good feedback from customers and has relatively low prices. }} * {{eat | name=Yasukon Keittiö | alt=Yasuko's Kitchen | url=http://www.yasukonkeittio.com | email=yasuko@yasukonkeittio.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 26 C (second floor) | lat=60.45012 | long=22.26080 | directions= | phone=+358 440-335-507 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Yasuko's kitchen is a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves everyday home cooked Japanese meals, and some sushi and other more common dishes. Everything is well-prepared and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very authentic. Yasuko's seats less than 20 people, but more than 10 customers mean you might have to wait for your food, but it's worth it. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Dessert at Restaurant Dennis in Turku.jpg|thumb|Dessert at Ristorante Dennis.]] [[File:Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.jpg|thumb|Meal at restaurant Harald in Turku.]] * {{eat | name=Delhi Darbar | alt= | url=http://delhidarbar.fi | email=ravintola@delhidarbar.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.45189 | long=22.28305 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-3988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Excellent and authentic Indian food. Short walk from the Cathedral. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Dennis | alt=Dennis | url=http://www.dennis.fi | email=| info@dennis.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44892 | long=22.26555 | directions= | phone=+358 2 469-1191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:00–23:00, F 11:00–23:30, Sa 12:00–23:30, Su 12:30–22:00, lunch M–F 11:00–15:00 | price= | content=Family friendly restaurant that opened in 1975 as the first Italian one. }} * {{eat | name=Hiili | alt= | url=http://www.hiiliravintola.fi | email=info@hiiliravintola.fi | address=Aurakatu 6, Second floor | lat=60.45005 | long=22.26714 | directions= | phone=+358 44-717-7440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-F 16:00–23:30, Sa 14:00–23:30, Su 14:00-20:00 | price= | content= Hiili offers an American BBQ experience with nice views to the heart of Turku. Menu includes pulled pork, BBQ ribs and other American delicacies. Hiili chefs have developed their own BBQ sauces and meals from local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Kado Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.kadosushi.fi/ | email=info@kadosushi.fi | address=Inside the Market Hall, Eerikinkatu 16 | lat=60.44940 | long=22.26658 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 11:00–16:00 | price= | content= Kado sushi combines the wholesome delicacies with aesthetic pleasures, all prepared using fresh ingredients. Japanese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Kobe sushi | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/ | email= | address=Martinkatu 3 | lat=60.4433 | long=22.2570 | directions=20 minute walk from city centre or by bus line 9 | phone=+358 44 9877251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11:00-21:00, Sa Su 12:00-21:00 | price=Buffet €13 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Authentic Japanese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pippurimylly | alt=Pepper Mill | url=http://pippurimylly.fi/ | email= | address=Stålarminkatu 2 | lat=60.43905 | long=22.25935 | directions=behind the Sports Park | phone=+358 2 277-3350| tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00, kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time | price= | content=Pippurimylly ''(Pepper Mill)'' is a traditional family-owned restaurant that has served locals for decades, and little has changed – nostalgia! It uses Finnish products and is well known for its steaks. }} * {{eat | name=Sergio's | alt= | url=http://www.sergio.fi | email=ravintola@sergio.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 27 | lat=60.44696 | long=22.26216 | directions= | phone=+358 20-769-8585 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–F 16:00–23:00, Sa 13:00–23:00 | price= | content=Authentic Italian restaurant in a 1787 wooden house by the river. Most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. Also, as a rule, the staff is Italian, but the service is of course also in Finnish and English. Pizzas, pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes and Italian desserts. Good wine selection as well. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Trattoria Romana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hämeenkatu 9 | lat=60.45182 | long=22.28137 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-9554 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Viking Restaurant Harald | alt=Viikinkiravintola Harald | url=http://www.ravintolaharald.fi | email=turku@ravintolaharald.fi | address=Aurakatu 3 | lat=60.45002 | long=22.26800 | directions=between Kauppatori and Auransilta bridge | phone=+358 44-766-8204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 12:00–23:00 Th–F 12:00–24:00, Sa 12:00–01:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=€18–50, children €9–12; lunch from €12.50 | lastedit=2018-06-17 | content=Quasi-authentic with furs on the walls and rustic furniture, with some humour. Good food with surprising combinations, such as jam or berries with the main courses. Perhaps the way the Vikings had it, but never mind if not. Toilets called Harald (gents) and Helga (ladies). }} * {{eat | name=Wanhan Paronin Kellari | alt=Old Baron's Cellar | url=http://www.wpk.fi | email=ravintola@wpk.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44900 | long=22.25661 | directions= | phone=+358 440-225-442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Tu–Th 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–00:00 | price= | content= Don't be fooled by the humble entrance. A little bit off the city centre Wanhan Paronin Kellari is an atmospheric cellar restaurant that has many medievally decorated small compartments. Food includes seasonal products as well as steaks and game. Value for money is surprisingly good. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Turku cafe.jpg|thumb|Most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces during the summer season.]] * {{eat | name=E. Ekblom | alt= | url=https://www.eekblom.fi | email=info@eekblom.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.44978 | long=22.27157 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9445 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00 | price= | content=Comfortable high quality wine restaurant. Its carefully selected wines offer wide variety with seasonal changes. In a beautiful, respectfully renovated premises on two floors. Kitchen offers sweet and savoury delicacies to accompany the wine, while the summer terrace has great views towards the river. }} * {{eat | name=Gustavo | alt= | url=http://gustavo.fi | email=info@gustavo.fi | address=Linnankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2743 | directions=Vähätori, next to the bridge |image=Gustavon terassi.jpg | phone=+358 46-922-2488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–22:00, Sa 15:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Mediterranean kitchen with a Scandinavian twist. Tip: gather a few Portuguese pinchos with pizza and share with your friends. Do not hesitate to ask anything that surprises you, staff is very kind and helpful. Gustavo also imports wines of its own. }} * {{eat | name=Kaskis | alt= | url=http://kaskis.fi | email=info@kaskis.fi | address=Kaskenkatu 6 A | lat=60.44672 | long=22.27265 | directions= | phone=+358 44-723-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Th 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–00:00, Su M closed | price= | content=Named after its location on the Kaskenmäki hill, Kaskis was opened in 2014 by three friends. Fine dining influenced especially by Southern European, Scandinavian and Asian kitchens. Michelin star. Try to book your table well in advance, busy times are outsold months before. }} * {{eat | name=Ludu | alt= | url=http://ludu.fi/en/ | email=ravintola@ludu.fi | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44957 | long=22.26733 | directions= | phone=+358 20-734-0310 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 11:00–14:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price= | content=Ludu is a small fine dining restaurant that serves European food. It also has an excellent wine selection and changing seasonal products on its menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mami | alt= | url=http://www.mami.fi | email=mami@mami.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45174 | long=22.27335 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 2 231-1111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F lunch 11:00–15:00, à la carte 17:00–22:00, Sa à la carte 13:00–22:00, Su M closed | price=lunch €10–25 | content=The tiny Mami is considered one of the best restaurants in Turku. It has relaxed service, carefully prepared food and a comfortable and modern environment. The summer terrace offers the most beautiful views. They also serve a great lunch. }} * {{eat | name=Pinella | alt= | url=http://www.pinella.fi | email=info@pinella.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 2 | lat=60.45121 | long=22.27488 | directions= | phone=+358 2 445-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: Tu–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–15:00. À la carte: Tu–F 17:00–23:00, Sa 16:00–23:00. Bar: Tu–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00 | price= | content=Pinella is a landmark building on the river. It has been transformed into a contemporary bar and restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Samppalinna | alt= | url= | email=info@ravintolasamppalinna.fi | address=Itäinen Rantakatu 10 | lat=60.44745 | long=22.26835 | directions= | phone=+358 10-764-5391 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer only | price= | content=Restaurant Samppalinna (opened in 1832) is a spectacular wooden villa in the park, with terraces towards the river. For lovers of good food, drink and theatre. }} * {{eat | name=Roster | alt= | url=https://rosterturku.com | email=myyntipalvelu@royalravintolat.com | address=Tuomiokirkonkatu 6 | lat=60.4515 | long=22.2786 | directions=behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge | phone=+358 9 6128-6850 (chain head office?) | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:30–22:00, Tu-F 11:30–23:00, Sa 15:00–23:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too. }} * {{eat | name=Smör | alt= | url=http://www.smor.fi | email=info@smor.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 3 | lat=60.45014 | long=22.27206 | directions= | phone=+358 2 536-9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The menu changes according to the seasons. Midst the milieu of the cellar vaults, Smör serves at lunchtime and in the evening. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Suomalainen Pohja | alt= | url=http://www.suomalainenpohja.fi | email=ravintola@suomalainenpohja.com | address=Aurakatu 24 | lat=60.45340 | long=22.26194 | directions= | phone=+358 2 251-2000 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00 | price= | content=Club Restaurant Suomalainen Pohja (''Finnish Base'') was built in 1980 and was designed by architect Sigvard Eklund. The interiors were designed by an Englishman, Sir George Salmon. The plan has been the basis for an English club activities. Pohja serves traditional fine dining food and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Tintå | alt= | url=http://www.tinta.fi | email=info@tinta.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 9 | lat=60.44916 | long=22.27006 | directions=right bank, by Aurasilta | phone=+358 2 230-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–00:00, Tu–Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Tintå is a wine restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, by the river. It serves more than a hundred different wines, and a short but good menu of gourmet pizzas and tasty lunch on weekdays. Terrace completes the river landscape. }} * {{eat | name=Tårget | alt= | url=http://www.matbar.fi | email=info@matbar.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45156 | long=22.27305 | directions=Vähätori | phone=+358 400-522-707 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00. Lunch is served M–F 11:00–15:00; those days à la carte is available 16:00– | price= | content=Italian, international and Scandinavian cuisine. It also houses a great wine-bar, which is one of the hot spots of the city especially during the summer. Trendy but casual bistro-style restaurant. }} ===Gastropub=== [[File:Tiirikkala_turku.jpg|thumb|Bartender making a drink in Tiirikkala]] * {{eat | name=Hunsvotti | alt= | url=http://www.satamakapakkahunsvotti.fi | email= | address=Län­tinen Ran­ta­katu 55 | lat=60.44108 | long=22.24608 | directions=near Föri | phone=+358 2 258-8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–19:00 | price= | content=A combination of a sports bar and gastropub, since you can order food from the Rantakerttu restaurant to the pub. }} * {{eat | name=Löytö | alt= | url=https://www.gastropubloyto.fi | email=palaute@ravintolateini.fi | address=Uudenmaankatu 1 | lat=60.4525 | long=22.2740 | directions=Near Cathedral | phone=+358 2 233-0203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00, Su 15:00–22:00 | price=lunch €8–12; à la carte €3 (fingerfood) – €32 (steak) | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Idyllic cellar underground. }} * {{eat | name=Pikku-Torre | alt= | url=http://www.pikkutorre.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 30 | lat=60.44953 | long=22.25908 | directions= | phone=+358 2 274-4866 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 11:00–00:00, W Th 11:00–01:00, F 11:00–03:00, Sa 12:00–03:00, Su 12:00–00:00 | price= | content=Pikku-Torre (Little Torre) is combination of restaurant, sports bar and club. It has a good menu full of steaks, burgers and salads. It also serves lunch every day. In the evening it turns more into a bar and nightclub. }} * {{eat | name=Pub Niska | alt= | url=http://www.niskaturku.com | email=niska@niskaturku.com | address=Kristiinankatu 1 | lat=60.44810 | long=22.26623 | directions= | phone=+358 40-739-1006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00 | price= | content=Pub Niska Turku is a restaurant concept developed by chef Michael Björklund from the Åland Islands. Known for its archipelago pizzas made from fresh, high-quality ingredients that mainly come from Åland. Their list includes filling salads, desserts and a versatile drink selection. }} * {{eat | name=Tiirikkala | alt= | url=http://www.tiirikkala.fi | email=tiirikkala@tiirikkala.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 | lat=60.45181 | long=22.27351 | directions= | phone= +358 44-756-6160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 19:30:00–00:00, Tu-Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 12:00–22:00| price= | content=In addition to a good selection of wine and drinks, Tiirikkala offers traditional Danish smørrebrød sandwiches and pastries that are handmade on the site. The interior design of the restaurant is very Scandinavian, reflecting its dishes. It serves Finnish Microbrewery beers from its taps. }} * {{eat | name=Vaakahuoneen Paviljonki | alt= | url=http://www.vaakahuone.fi | email= | address=Linnankatu 38, | lat=60.44460 | long=22.25374 | directions= | phone=+358 2 515-3300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pavilion restaurant Vaakahuone is an entertainment complex by the river. It offers live music (for dancing or otherwise), a speciality coffee shop, a pizza restaurant, and an à la carte restaurant. The end of the building also serves as S/S Ukkopekka's ticket office. }} ===Vegetarian=== * {{eat | name=Kasvis-ravintola | alt= | url=http://www.turunkasvisravintola.fi | email=info@turunkasvisravintola.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 a | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2604 | directions=in the ground floor of the Betel Church in the yard, door in the short wall, follow the signs | phone=+358 50-326-5122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00–15:00 | price=€7.70–11.50, children 7–12 €5; takeaway €14,50/kg | lastedit=2018-06-08 | content=Vegetarian restaurant serving a lunch buffet, using mostly organic and locally grown products. Vegans can eat most things offered, just check the whiteboard (vegan alternatives often available when needed) and choose the outs milk for your coffee (but unless you must, try the included teas of the day instead). The dining rooms are bland in spite of the exterior, but the food is good. }} * {{eat | name=Kuori | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakuori.fi | email=info@ravintolakuori.fi | address=Hämeenkatu 8 | lat=60.4519 | long=22.2830 | directions=200 metres from the cathedral | phone=+358 20-794-0330 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00, F 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00, Sa 17:00–23:00 | price=Lunch €7.90–10.40, tasting menu €56 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Very popular vegetarian restaurant. Tip: try 6 courses tasting menu. Its sister restaurant Roots Kitchen in the market hall is a great place for eating, although it might be crowded during lunch time. }} * {{eat | name=Tikitak | alt= | url=http://tikitak.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@tikitak.fi | address=Maariankatu 1 | lat=60.4541 | long=22.2667 | directions=Next to Puutori, a 5 minute walk from Kauppatori | phone=+358 40-935-7614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Looks like a quite normal kebab-pizzeria but they have a passion for vegan food. Tip: try vöner, vegan version of döner. }} * {{eat | name=VG Wok | alt= | url=http://vg-wok.com | email= | address=Rauninaukio | lat=60.4629 | long=22.2631 | directions=some distance past the railway bridge by the bus station | phone=+358 45-665-1793 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11:00–18:00, F 11:00–20:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su | price=Main dishes €7.50 | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=Really nice vegetarian budget place. Vg Wok has sister restaurants in Tykistönkatu and Arvinkatu. Authentic Asian food. }} ==Drink== Restaurants and bars have varying closing hours, but generally, the popular nightclubs and discos are open until 04:00. Last call always occurs half an hour before closing time, and is indicated by the bar staff turning the lights off for a few seconds, then turning them back on. They may repeat this a few times in quick succession to make sure the patrons get it. It's generally smart to leave about ten minutes before the last call, to avoid being caught in the rush of everybody trying to leave at once, especially if you are planning to get back to your night spot by a taxi. The times are changing somewhat, as the legislation now allow them to keep open after 04:00, which will probably be the new time of last call. Night clubs tend to have guarded cloakrooms where you can leave any of your outer garments in exchange for a ticket. Using the coat service is generally considered mandatory even if this is not explicitly pointed out. The cloakroom fee is usually €2 or 2.50. Do not lose the ticket; the bar staff will often not want to hash out ticket confusions during closing time when things are at their most chaotic. If you lose the ticket, you may be told to come back the following day to get your things, expect to be able to prove the jacket is yours by telling the staff the make of the jacket/colour of lining/contents of pockets. The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for mild alcoholic drinks (up to 20%/40-proof) and 20 for stronger drinks than that, but virtually all establishments sell stronger drinks to 18-year-olds as well. The minimum age required to enter bars/pubs/nightclubs differs; legally, one must be at least 18 to enter places that serve alcohol, but many clubs and bars have higher age limits (20–24 yrs). ===Cafés=== [[File:Qwenselska gården uteservering 2.jpg|thumb|Courtyard of the Qwensel house, with café (in summer) and the Pharmacy Museum.]] There are many cafés in Turku. The ones listed here are not representative, but mostly more odd ones. See also [[#Lunch and brunch|Lunch and brunch]] above. * {{drink | name=Café Art | alt= | url=http://www.cafeart.fi | email= | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 5 | lat=60.44951 | long=22.27102 | directions=in the centre by the river | phone=+358 40-158-3383 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 11:00–17:00 | price= | content=Special coffees along with delicious cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Aschan | alt= | url=http://www.aschan.fi | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 15 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45054 | long=22.26493 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00–20:00, Sa 09:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=Aschan is a café and lunch restaurant, until 2018 a popular confectory and café in Turku, now with franchises in Turku and Helsinki. It sells all kinds of coffee, drinks and sweet and salty bakeries, beard, pies and cakes. }} * {{drink | name=Fabbes Café | alt= | url=https://fabbescafe.com/en | email=fabbescafe@gmail.com | address=Tehtaankatu 6 | lat=60.45641 | long=22.28056 | directions= | phone=+358 50-535-3647 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 08:00–16:00; lunch 11:00–15:00, late lunch if anything left; Lilla Fabbes W–F 12:00–18:00, Sa–Su 11:00–17:00 | price=Breakfast €7, lunch €6–7 (late lunch €4), coffee with bun €4 | lastedit=2021-10-26 | content=Fabbes café is a cosy small café in the beautiful Biskopsgatan area (ÅA campus). 2–3 lunch options, one of which is vegan. Coffee included. They have a nice selection of pies (sweet and savoury), cakes, cinnamon rolls and home-made sweet treats, smoothies, etc. Nearly everything at Fabbe's is baked or produced in house, and you can tell the difference – nothing factory made and no additives. }} * {{drink | name=Gaggui | alt= | url=http://gaggui.fi | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 15 | lat=60.45299 | long=22.25618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 12:00–18:00 | price= | content=In this tiny café the cakes are the main thing. They are fantastic and made by hand on the site. Coffee is also top-notch and the service is super friendly. }} * {{drink | name=Kirjakahvila | alt=Book Café | url=http://www.kirjakahvila.org | email= | address=Vanha Suurtori 1 | lat=60.45038 | long=22.27564 | directions=in the Brinkkala yard | phone=+358 2 469-1396 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–19:00, often live acoustic music or other cultural events in the evening | price= | content=At the historical Old Great Square, this is a culture café and a bookshop (books from small publishers, also foreign ones) run by volunteers. Besides books there are also a lot of comics, postcards and posters by local artists for sale. Freshly baked cakes every day. All food vegan. Free wireless Internet available, ask the staff for passwords. }} * {{drink | name=Kisälli | alt= | url=http://www.enkelinkisalli.fi {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@enkelinkisalli.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44706 | long=22.27613 | directions=next to the entrance of the Luostarimäki outdoor museum | phone=+358 40-630-5988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=Old-fashioned style to partly match the location. Self-made fresh bread rolls, buns, donuts and pies. Every day there's also pancake and a variety of sweet and savoury pies. And of course, great coffee and other drinks. }} * {{drink | name=Nuvola Gelateria | alt= | url= | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 13 (in Hansa Shopping Center) | lat=60.45049 | long=22.26560 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 11:00–18:00 | price= | content=The owners, Italians Angelo and Stefano, make traditional Italian ice cream on the site, without any artificial elements. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy with an Italian touch. }} * {{drink | name=Kahvila Promenade | alt= | url=http://www.villapromenade.fi | email=myynti@villapromenade.fi | address=Kansanpuistontie 76 | lat=60.42760 | long=22.18140 | directions=Kansanpuisto ("folk park") in Ruissalo | phone=+358 40-158-8424 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 14 May–30 August and Sa–Su in spring 10:00–18:00 | price= | content=In the park, with view towards the shore. Savoury and sweet pastries as well as a range of coffees, and ice cream. }} * {{drink | name=Café Qwensel | alt= | url=http://cafeqwensel.fi | email=cc.catering.cc@gmail.com | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 13 B | lat=60.44872 | long=22.26731 | directions=in the courtyard of the Pharmacy Museum, entrance to the yard to the left of the main building | phone=+358 50-395-0021 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–18:00; closed in winter | price= | content=Café Qwensel is a charming spot of old milieu in the heart of the city. During the summer there are chickens and roosters on the yard and you can really feel you have travelled back in time. The café serves home-made pastries that have been prepared according to recipes from the 18th century. Also their tea is worth checking. Lunch on weekdays. }} ===Pubs=== [[File:Panimoravintola koulu.jpg|thumb|Brewery Restaurant Koulu]] * {{drink | name=Brewery Restaurant Koulu | alt= | url=http://www.panimoravintolakoulu.fi/?lang=en | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 18 | lat=60.44967 | long=22.26454 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:00–02:00. The Winestube M–Th 17:00–23:00, F 17:00–02:00, Sa 17:00–02:00. Dining room M–Th 11:00–22:00, F 11:00–00:00, Sa 12:00–00:00. Lunch M–F 11:00–14:00 | price= | content=An old school building converted into a brewery restaurant serving their own and other beers, good food and an excellent selection of wines. A cosy biergarten in the green backyard is open in the summer and is favourite of locals. }} * {{drink | name=Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki | alt=New Pharmacy | url=http://www.uusiapteekki.fi | email= | address=Kaskenkatu 1 | lat=60.44764 | long=22.27063 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00–02:00 | price= | content=Uusi Apteekki (literally meaning New Pharmacy) is a beer pub in a former pharmacy built in 1907. Great selection of beer and spirits, and the decorations alone are worth seeing. In weekend this pub gets really crowded with locals so be prepared to stand while enjoying your beer. If you are lucky, it's also a good place to catch up with writer Reijo Mäki who has written the famous Vares detective stories that are huge in Finland. }} * {{drink | name=Mallaskukko | alt= | url=http://www.mallaskukko.fi | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 37 | lat=60.44893 | long=22.25634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 14:00–02:00, F Sa 12:00–02:00, Su 14:00-00:00 | price= | content=Another good beer pub in Turku, with a great selection of beers, scotch whiskies and ciders. Mallaskukko truly feels like a living room of the locals. Good place to watch sports from the many TV screens on the walls. }} * {{drink | name=Whisky Bar | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whisky-bar/123994847737677?rf=219574744725419 | email= | address= Yliopistonkatu 19 | lat=60.45246 | long=22.26533 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 18:00–02:00, F Sa 18:00–03:00 | price= | content=Whisky Bar in the core downtown of Turku has, as its name suggests, a wide selection of whiskies, but also serves beer and other spirits. Nowadays it is strongly orientated to heavy metal by its music and atmosphere. }} * {{drink | name=Cosmic Comic Café | alt= | url=http://cosmic.fi | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 4 (in the Forum shopping centre) | lat=60.45074 | long=22.26944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Tu 16:00–00:00, W–Th 15:00–02:00 F–Sa 15:00–03:00 | price= | content=Cosmic Comic Café has a comics gallery and a comical atmosphere, where beer meets comic books, board games and a relaxed "second living room" atmosphere. It's very popular among students, so sometimes it can be very overcrowded. Bar owner Sakke knows everything about beer so do not hesitate to ask for tips. }} * {{drink | name=Daily News | alt= | url=http://dailyravintolat.fi/dailynews/ | email=dailynews@dailyravintolat.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 33 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2583 | directions=5 minute walk from Market Square | phone=+358 50 5711537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-03-19 | content=A plenty of daily newspapers and perhaps the cheapest beer in the heart of the city. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Fontti | alt= | url=http://www.fontti.fi/ | email= | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45095 | long=22.26987 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 16:00–23:00, F 16:00–04:00, Sa 13:00–04:00 | price= | content=It's in the old customers office of the regional newspaper ''Turun-Sanomat''. Fontti (literally meaning font) is a restaurant and serves great food in addition to drinks and coffees. Service can be little slow but otherwise this bar is nice place to spend your weekend evening. }} * {{drink | name=Alvar | alt= | url=http://alvarbaari.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.45140 | long=22.25841 | directions=Halfway between Central Railway Station and Market Square | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 14:00-02:00, Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | content=Alvar, in a building designed by the famous Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto, is a comfortable place with nice staff and a large selection of beer. Free wireless internet connection is also available for visitors to use. You can also reserve time for a special beer tasting if you visit with a group of friends. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Kuka | alt=Bar Who | url=http://www.barkuka.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 17 | lat=60.44882 | long=22.26520 | directions= | phone=+358 50-411-6603 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 18:00-04:00, Age limit 18 | price= | content=On the corner of Linnankatu and Kristiinankatu, Bar Kuka with its retro 1960s and 70s decoration has a loyal fanbase, who think it's the best and cosiest bar you'll ever find in Turku. Kuka offers lots of live music, DJ gigs, stand-up and theme nights. }} * {{drink | name=Rento | url=http://www.rentobar.fi/index.php | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 23 | lat=60.45175 | long=22.26470 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–W 11:00–02:00, Th–Sa 11:00–03:00, Su 12:00–02:00 | price= | content=Rento, literally meaning casual and relaxed, has probably one of the best locations for a bar in Turku right at the end of the pedestrian street next to the Market Square and Hansa Shopping Center. You can either sit inside or on a nice terrace outside. Large selection of beers and little snacks as well. }} ===Riverboats=== [[File:Esposito Turku.JPG|thumb|Esposito]] Riverboats are a unique feature in the Turku cityscape. In the summertime, it is very popular to spend the early evening until midnight or so on one of them, and when it gets a little chilly, move indoors to a restaurant or night club. They are at the riverside of river Aura. Some of them also house fine restaurants while some are mostly just pubs. * {{drink | name=Donna | alt= | url=http://www.donna.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44798 | long=22.26828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Svarte Rudolf | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44773 | long=22.26744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Papa Joe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RavintolalaivaPapaJoe?rf=197109880325096 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44746 | long=22.26656 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Cindy | alt= | url=http://www.cindy.fi/fi#&panel1-1 | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44720 | long=22.26569 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Aussie Bar | alt= | url=http://aussiebar.net/turku/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44674 | long=22.26405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Katarina | alt= | url=http://www.ravintolakatarina.fi/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44654 | long=22.26337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Majland | alt= | url= | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44510 | long=22.25640 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Esposito | alt= | url=http://www.espositobar.fi/ | email= | address=Läntinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44141 | long=22.24767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Merihelmi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44140 | long=22.24920 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bruno | alt= | url=http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/index.html | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44114 | long=22.24868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wanha Rahtilaiva | alt= | url=http://www.rahtis.fi/ | email= | address=Itäinen rantakatu (River Aura) | lat=60.44075 | long=22.24799 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Forte | alt= | url=http://www.nightclub.fi/ravintolat_forte | email= | address=Kristiinankatu 8 | lat=60.44996 | long=22.26295 | directions= | phone=+358 40-091-6403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Forte has been one favourite of the locals since 1996. It tends to be busy thanks to cheap drinks and daily opening hours, as opposed to majority of the other clubs in the city. The concept of 'SuFo' (='Sunday Forte'), MoFo, etc., is widely recognized among students in Turku. }} * {{drink | name=Chic | alt= | url=http://chicturku.fi/ | email= | address=Linnankatu 18 | lat=60.44878 | long=22.26591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F–Su 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=In an old Neo-renessaince-style bank, this is the most posh nightclub in Turku. Showroom offers two stories of great atmosphere: Downstairs ''Lanson Club'' is in a beautiful old cellar and has waiters serving you to your table, which is very uncommon in Finnish nightclubs. Upstairs Heineken Bar offers trendy atmosphere with huge screens on the walls showing latest music videos. }} * {{drink | name=Apollo Nightclub | alt= | url=https://www.apolloturku.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 6 | lat=60.45007 | long=22.25957 | directions= | phone=+358 40-827-4268 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 22. Apollo serves live music by bands playing mostly cover music hits by domestic and international stars. Music ranges from rock to pop and disco, old and new. There's also a VIP section which you can reserve. Next door is Armas karaoke bar, which has same opening hours and age limitation. }} * {{drink | name=Dynamo | alt= | url=http://www.dynamoklubi.com/ | email=palaute@dynamoklubi.com | address=Linnankatu 7 | lat=60.45085 | long=22.27106 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-4904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | content=Age limit 20. At Linnankatu, opposite the main library, caters for hipsters with a passion for slightly more eclectic sound. Downstairs indie pop, electro and rock 'n' roll are the main draws, upstairs it's chiefly soul, funk and disco. Live music gigs from hot domestic artists are also frequent. Attracts a healthy number of exchange students. }} * {{drink | name=Night Club Marilyn | alt= | url=http://www.clubmarilyn.fi/ | email= | address=Eerikinkatu 19 | lat=60.44944 | long=22.26261 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 22:00–04:00 | price= | content=For the late teens-early 20s crowd, the Night Club Marilyn is particularly popular as a disco/night club. It is the oldest privately owned Night Club in Turku and has seen all the other clubs come and go. In its history it has been chosen as the Best Nightclub in the city on several occasions. }} * {{drink | name=Gong | alt= | url=http://gong.fi/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 8 | lat=60.45040 | long=22.25849 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=F-Sa 21:00–04:00| price= | content=One of the leading live music venues in the city, Gong offers a wide range of music from rock to goth, punk, electronica, ska, prog, grunge, indie/alternative on three different stages. Good club for groups or parties. }} * {{drink | name=Naima | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aurakatu 6 | lat=60.44992 | long=22.26731 | directions= | phone=+358 44 444 1234| tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Sa 20:00–04:00 | price= | content=For [[#Social dancing|proper dancing]] (not night club dancing) in a nightclub setting, Naima is the recommended place in Turku. The age group skews towards the 30s, 40s and 50s. Often music includes live performances by some of the biggest names in Finnish ''Iskelmä'' (entertainer music) music. }} * {{drink | name=Baaribaari | alt= | url=http://baaribaari.fi/ | email= | address=Aurakatu 14 | lat=60.45195 | long=22.26447 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Bar W-Sa 18:00-04:00, Diskodisko F Sa 22:00–04:00. Age limit 20 | price= | content=Popular especially amongst younger locals, since its age limit is only 20. Next to the Market Square. }} * {{drink | name=suXes | alt= | url=http://www.suxes.fi/ | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 9 | lat=60.45378 | long=22.27049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 19:00–02:00 | price= | content=Turku, like other larger Finnish cities in general, is quite gay-friendly, though public gestures of affection are not common even for straight couples and might raise some eyebrows. You'll fit in at practically all of the clubs in Turku, but perhaps feel specially at home in suXes, the only gay bar and café in Turku. There you can be openly yourself while enjoying the atmosphere, coffee and drinks. }} ==Sleep== ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Camping | alt= | url=http://www.visitturku.fi/en/ruissalo-camping_-0 | email=ruissalo.camping@turku.fi | address=Saarontie 25 | lat=60.4226 | long=22.0941 | directions=bus 8 | phone=+358 2 262-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€40/€160; tent €18+€5/2 per person | checkin= | checkout= | content=Camping and indoor accommodation at the outermost tip of the Ruissalo island. The well-equipped camping and caravan area has a beach, sauna, a convenience store and various other amenities, including hot showers and laundry facilities. The entertainment options include mini-golf, volleyball, badminton and basketball courts, fitness trail, playgrounds and a café-restaurant. Open June–August. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Camping | url=http://www.visitnaantalifinland.com/camping {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=camping@naantalinmatkailu.fi | address=Kopenkatu 20 | lat=60.4618 | long=22.0287 | directions=500 m from [[Naantali]] city centre | phone=+358 2 435-0855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Vehicles and tents €14 + €5/person, cottages from €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A camping ground operated by Naantali's tourist office. }} ===Budget=== [[File:Bore (1960) takaisin Turussa 2010.jpg|thumb|Hostel Borea]] [[File:Turku Catholic Church.jpg|thumb|upright|Bridgettine Convent Guest House is next to the Catholic Church.]] * {{sleep | name=Hostel Borea | alt= | url= | email=hostelborea@turku.fi | address=River Aura, Linnankatu 72 | lat=60.4350 | long=22.2337 | directions=by the yard of Forum Marinum | phone=+358 40-843-6611 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €51, twin €82 | content=s/s Bore on the River Aura has unique atmosphere. Built for the Turku–Stockholm route, many remember her as cruise ship in different waters, but now the former steamship is permanently moored on the banks of the River Aura and beside other functions houses an inexpensive hostel with 130 cabins. In most of the (small) cabins there is a private shower and toilet. The prices include linen, towels and breakfast, which is served in the buffet restaurant of the ship. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby you'll find the Turku Castle and Forum Marinum. Lots of narrow stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Bridgettine Convent Guest House | alt= | url=https://birgittalaissisaret.fi/en/ | email=birgitta.turku@kolumbus.fi | address=Ursininkatu 15 A | lat=60.44988 | long=22.25492 | directions= | phone=+358 2 250-1910 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-3078 | price=Single €45, twin €65 | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=You'll receive a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the Catholic Sisters who run this guesthouse in a central but quiet location in Turku. The rooms are basic and clean, there is secure parking behind the guesthouse and a continental breakfast is included. Only cash is accepted at the moment (July 2020). }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Tapuli | alt= | url=http://www.tapulitalo.fi/en | email= | address=Kaivokatu 14 | lat=60.4496 | long=22.2894 | directions=between the university and the Kupittaa park | phone=+358 2 250-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50, double €65 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-01 | content=Small guesthouse with cosy rooms with TV. No breakfast, kitchen is available for self service. Toilets and showers are by the corridor. Sauna is warm every day (included). There is also free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Harriet | alt= | url=http://harriet.fi/hotel-harriet/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=turku@harriet.fi | address=Käsityöläiskatu 11 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2560 | directions= | phone=+358 40-910-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-231-1110 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€45/€139 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Modern hotel and hostel-quality rooms in the centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hesehotelli | alt= | url=https://www2.hesburger.fi/hesehotelli | email= | address=Läntinen Pitkäkatu 1 | lat=60.45762 | long=22.26761 | directions= | phone=+358 45-634-3443 | tollfree= | fax= | price= From €50 | checkin=M–W 07:30–03:30, Th 07:30–00:00, F Sa 24 hr and Sun 00:00–03:00 (following day) | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Hesehotel is owned by the burger chain Hesburger, and it's on the second floor of one of their biggest restaurants near central Turku, right next to Turku bus station. It has 15 rooms and 46 beds. Room equipment includes air conditioning, a fridge, digital TV and free Wi-Fi. You can order breakfast and other food from the restaurant below and check-in is also done at the counter of the restaurant. Parking space reservation price is €5/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Interpoint Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vähä-Hämeenkatu 12 A | lat=60.45022 | long=22.28193 | directions= | phone=+358 400-821-905 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€10/person | checkin= | checkout= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Operated by the YWCA of Turku, this is the cheapest place to sleep in Turku, but for good reason: It is just 30 mattresses on the floor, and 1 shower. If that is enough for you, then this is your place. }} * {{sleep | name=Linnasmäki | alt= | url=http://linnasmaki.fi/en | email=info@tk-opisto.fi | address=Lustokatu 7 | lat=60.4804 | long=22.2962 | directions= | phone=+358 40-710-4488 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception: Sept–May: 08:30–15:30, June–Aug: 08:00–20:00 | checkout= | price=Single €60, twin €70 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Affordable accommodation in peaceful surroundings 4 km from Turku centre. Guests can use the swimming pool and sauna area. There are plenty of hiking routes with bicycles available to rent during summer. Guests can stay in either a hotel or a refurbished hostel that also offers family rooms and apartments. Individual rooms equipped for disabled guests are also available. Plenty of free parking for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed & Breakfast Tuure | alt= | url=http://www.netti.fi/~tuure2/en/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=tuure@netti.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 17 C, third floor | lat=60.45534 | long=22.26557 | directions= | phone=+358 2 233-0230 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=Reception opens at 08:00 and after that you can bring in your luggage when needed. Check-in 14:00–16:00 | checkout= | price=€45/€97 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A cosy, non-smoking guest house that has provides affordable accommodation only three blocks away from the Market Square. 15 rooms, 5 shared showers/toilets along the corridor, a breakfast room and a kitchen. They also have computers and Wi-Fi as well as washing machine and other necessities of a home all free for the guests to use. Breakfast is plentiful and included in the room price. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Park Hotel, Rauhankatu 1, Turku.jpg|thumb|upright|Park Hotel]] * {{sleep | name=Centro Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.centrohotel.com/fi/ | email=centro@centrohotel.com | address=Yliopistonkatu 12 A | lat=60.4532 | long=22.2705 | directions= | phone=+358 2 211-8100 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€110–150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Modern hotel in the inner courtyard of its building block. Family-owned hotel, a bit more personal than the chain hotels in Turku. }} * {{sleep | name=Omena Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/ | email= | address=Humalistonkatu 7 | lat=60.4512 | long=22.2587 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=€80–90 | checkin=16 | checkout=12 | content=No reception staff and no breakfast, but prices are considerably cheaper. Booking is done online, and you get a code which you can use to get into the building and onto your room. There are also vending machines for you to buy snacks and food. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.parkhotelturku.fi/en | email=info@parkhotelturku.fi | address=Rauhankatu 1 | lat=60.4531 | long=22.2579 | directions=in the Puolala park between the railway station and Kauppatori | phone=+358 2 273-2555 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 251-9696 | price=€140–150 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Park Hotel is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Finland. In an Art Nouveau building, built in 1902. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Hotel Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Plaza-Turku/#.U3CWqPl_t8E | email= | address=Yliopistonkatu 29 | lat=60.4508 | long=22.2618 | directions= | phone=+358 2 332-00 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 332-0111 | price=125–190 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Restaurant. Sauna. 24-hour gym. Bike can be borrowed. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Seaport | url=http://www.hotelseaport.fi | email=seaport@hotelseaport.fi | address=Toinen Poikkikatu 2 | lat=60.43443 | long=22.22115 | directions=at the port | phone=+358 2 283-3000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-283-3100 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned basic hotel in an old customs house. }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-seurahuone | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 23 | lat=60.44897 | long=22.26110 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-301 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 337-2200 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=A bit more business-oriented than the other Sokos Hotels in the city. The hotel restaurant is intended to be Spanish-style. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Turku | alt= | url=http://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.holidayinn@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 28 | lat=60.44793 | long=22.25930 | directions= | phone=+358 2 338-211 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 338-2299 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Moderately priced. Breakfast spread is decent }} * {{sleep | name=Cumulus Turku | url=http://www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/turku/en_GB/turku/ | email=turku.cumulus@restel.fi | address=Eerikinkatu 30 | lat=60.44772 | long=22.25863 | directions= | phone=+358 2 218-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Mid-priced business hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Helmi | alt= | url=http://www.hotellihelmi.fi/en | email=hotellihelmi@hotellihelmi.fi | address=Tuureporinkatu 11 | lat=60.45627 | long=22.26824 | directions= | phone=+358 20-786-2770 | tollfree= | fax= | price=€95–110; lunch €10.70, breakfast €11.50, children 4–12 €6.90 | hours=Café M–F 06:30–17:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00; lunch M–F 11:00–14:30; breakfast M–F 06:30–10:00, Sa–Su 07:00–12:00 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small mid-priced hotel next to the bus station, part of the original station plan. The hotel building is an old gas station, which was owned by Shell, hence the name ''Pearl''. Good basic quality no-frills hotel, very good value for money. The café offers also take away breakfast/lunch/snacks. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Marina Palace Radisson Blu 2012.jpg|thumb|Hotel Marina Palace]] * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku | alt= | url=https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-marina-turku | email=info.turku@radissonblu.com | address=Linnankatu 32 | lat=60.4466 | long=22.2603 | directions= | phone=+358 20-123-4710 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=On Linnankatu overlooking the River Aura Hotel Marina Palace is considered by many to be the best hotel in Turku. It has housed many celebrities visiting Turku, including Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family of Sweden. With well-appointed rooms overlooking the Aura River. You can dine at two on-site restaurants including the popular ''Grill it! Marina''. Fully equipped gym. Quay for guests (bridges too low for sailing yachts). }} * {{sleep | name=Sokos Hotel City Börs | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/turku/sokos-hotel-hamburger-bors | email=myyntipalvelu.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 6 | lat=60.4511 | long=22.2687 | directions= | phone=+358 2 337-381 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the Wiklund department store. Good discounts are often available if you book a package together with the ferry companies. }} * {{sleep | name=Scandic Julia | alt= | url=http://www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Finland/Turku/Scandic-Julia/#.U3CL8vl_t8E | email=julia@scandichotels.com | address=Eerikinkatu 4 | lat=60.4522 | long=22.2721 | directions= | phone=+358 2 336-000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 3360-2211 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean comfortable rooms, excellent friendly service, quality breakfast, perhaps the best brunch in town. Fully equipped rooms. Great value for money. }} ===Spa hotels=== [[File:Rslo airphoto 72ppi web.jpg|thumb|Ruissalo Spa]] * {{sleep | name=Spa Hotel Caribia | alt= | url=https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/sokos-hotel-caribia | email=myynti.turku@sokoshotels.fi | address=Kongressikuja 1 | lat=60.4606 | long=22.2909 | directions=by the student village, behind the universities, buses 50–54, 20-minute walk from city centre | phone=+358 20-123-4602 | tollfree= | fax=+358 10-784-0180 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Spa Hotel Caribia, on the outskirts of the centre, is good choice for families. It has a big spa decorated in Caribbean style. It also houses lots of conferences and other events. Don't miss the big and pink statue outdoors by the contemporary artist Alvar Gullichsen; it's a mix between Duck and Pig called ''Posankka''. }} * {{sleep | name=Naantali Spa Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.naantalispa.fi/en | email=info@naantalispa.fi | address=Matkailjantie 2 | lat=60.47462 | long=22.03368 | directions=[[Naantali]], 15 km from Turku; bus 6, 7 and 7A | phone=+358 600-555-100 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-5101 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season | content=In a modern building, Naantali Spa has roots dating to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit. The resort includes several restaurants, a variety of rooms, a large spa and beauty and pool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe -affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences. }} * {{sleep | name=Ruissalo Spa | alt= | url=http://www.ruissalospa.fi/en | email=info@ruissalospa.fi | address=Ruissalon puistotie 640 | lat=60.4248 | long=22.1037 | directions=Bus 8 | phone=+358 2 445-40 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2 445-4590 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Ruissalo Spa is located on and named after the scenic Ruissalo Island. The spa is by the sea and you can choose to swim on the pools or in the sea as well. The location is beautiful and there's a golf course and guest harbour right next to the hotel. Beware though: This is the favourite location for elderly locals, so if you're looking for something more youth-oriented, this might not be the place for you. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|[[Risks]] in Turku| Crime/violence: '''Low''' * Drunk people on weekend nights, bouncers in clubs, pickpockets Authorities/corruption: '''Low''' Transportation: '''Low''' Health: '''Low'''<br> Nature: '''Low'''<br> * [[Ticks]] carrying TBE or borreliosis }} Turku is generally a very safe city. On weekend nights drunken people may cause annoyance, especially after last call. Swimming in the river is forbidden for good reason: the river banks provide very little access to the shore; what was intended as a quick refreshing dip will result in an expensive rescue operation or worse. In emergencies, always call '''112''', which is the general emergency number for police affairs, fire, medical care and social services. If in doubt, it is always better to call and ask. For non-emergency medical care, the City of Turku provides medical advice over the phone at {{phone|+358 2 100-23}}. Lines are open weekdays 08:00–15:00. The hearing-impaired have their own service for the evaluation of medical care, counselling and making an appointment at a health centre. This can be contacted during office hours by sending an SMS message to {{phone|+358 44-907-3824}}. Turku University Hospital's T-Hospital is the region’s accident and emergency hospital. It provides specialized medical care and treatment around the clock to those who have fallen suddenly ill or sustained injury. * {{listing | name=Turku University Hospital Emergency Department | alt= | url=http://www.vsshp.fi/en/paivystys | email= | address=Savitehtaankatu 1 | lat=60.45347 | long=22.29749 | directions="T-sairaala", across the railway and highway 1, by highway 10, near Kupittaa railway station | phone=+358 2 313-8800 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr daily | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-22 | content=Call for advice before coming, queues are often long. }} * Emergency '''social services''' can be contacted through 112; in business hours (weekdays 08:30–15:30) call {{phone|+358 2 262-6003}}. Also life management. * {{listing | name=Police | alt= | url=https://www.poliisi.fi/en | email= | address= | lat=60.4455 | long=22.2525 | directions= | phone=+358 295-440-501 (non-urgent – urgent: 112) | tollfree= | hours=M–F 8–17 (shorter hours for many matters) | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-04 | content= }} ==Respect== * Avoid walking in the cycle lanes. Dedicated cycleways are clearly marked, but sometimes run directly next to the pavement (sidewalk). Slowing down enough to pass securely means losing a lot of momentum – and some bikers might make compromises. On the other hand, when biking close to people, especially on cycleways shared with pedestrians, be careful when passing children, dogs or people who might lose their balance if scared. * When waiting in lines, be patient and polite. Finns never jump queues – but make sure you actually stand in the line. If unsure, ask. In many places you are expected to get a queue number from a machine. * Do not feed seagulls or pigeons especially in the city centre. Seagulls taking people's ice creams or sandwiches is a real problem in some areas, and feeding them is encouraging that behaviour. Feeding birds is officially prohibited in many areas. In other places it might be allowed and encouraged, but check official advice. ==Connect== SparkNet is the largest WiFi network in Finland. It is free to students of the schools and universities in the city and city personnel. Others can purchase the connection from [http://sparknet.fi/index.php SparkNet's website]. Students and personnel from participating institutions get free Wi-Fi through the Eduroam network. In addition to the SparkNet much of Turku is blanketed with Wi-Fi hotspots. Most cafés and bars offer wireless internet connection without requiring a person to be a paying customer. Some restaurants will do this as well, but may insist that you purchase something. The city main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) offers public computers with Internet access (without booking, mostly there are some free ones). The "15 min" computers can be used without logging in. ==Cope== [[File:Åbo stadsbibliotek 2015 tidningsläsesalen.jpg|thumb|Newspaper reading room of Turku City Library, with public computers]] === Press === An assortment of foreign newspapers is available for reading in the main library (see [[#Learn|above]]) and for sale at some locations (e.g. R-kioski at the main railway station or at Kauppatori). Expect to find some well-known ones at least in Swedish, English, German, French and Spanish. At the main library there are also some more odd ones, e.g. from Russian Karelia. The local papers are Finnish ''Turun Sanomat'', Swedish ''Åbo Underrättelser'' and the free ''Turkulainen''; many locals also subscribe to ''Helsingin Sanomat'' or ''Hufvudstadsbladet'' of Helsinki. === Children === Most any park has a playground with swings, sandbox, some climbing frames, and perhaps a simple playhouse and some more unusual features. For picnics, the Kupittaa and Vartiovuori parks are popular. The swimming pools of Kupittaa and Samppalinna also have picnic areas. [[#Q11892816|Kupittaa Adventure Park]] is a large playground area where also older children can enjoy themselves for quite a while. [[#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] is a quiet living history museum consisting of a few farms with life of the 1950s. In the main building personnel are doing their domestic chores, while ready to talk to any visitor. Children will find a play corner with period toys, another in the barn, with bigger equipment, and many opportunities to invent their own plays and games. Sheep flock at the pasture fence to be caressed. [[#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus]] allows you to walk in authentic streets in the ruins of medieval Turku. There are computer screens to lead children through the displays in the footsteps of children of their time, perhaps a sandbox for trying to be an archaeologist, and similar activities. [[#Q136893|Turku Castle]] has Knights' and Ladies' Days, where a group of children is led through the castle, ending with dubbing the participants. Check the language issue. If you are into biology, the [[#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] may be a pearl. It features stuffed animals in natural landscapes: see wolves and elks, spot the small birds in the tree, an ermine in the snow, and acquaint yourselves to the different biotopes of Finland. Everything beyond glass screens though. Other museums may or may not suit your children, depending on their interests. For a longer trip, the Moomin World in [[Naantali]] and Zoolandia in [[Turku countryside|Lieto]] may be worth considering. === Dogs === {{see also|Travel with pets#Finland}} Popular walks include the river banks east of the railway bridge (i.e. by Raunistula and the Student Village). There are compost containers for litter at some locations, but you can also use normal trash bins. There are havens in several locations, where dogs can run and play without being on a leash. They have a part for small dogs and another for big ones, use common sense for choosing. Don't go there if your dog is ill, aggressive or could otherwise be disruptive for other dogs. * {{do | name=Kupittaa dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lemminkäisenkatu | lat=60.4456 | long=22.2994 | directions=at the north-east edge of the park Kupittaanpuisto | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Nummenranta dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=60.4651 | long=22.2952 | directions=at the walk on the left river bank, by the Student Village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} * {{do | name=Jäkäläpuisto dog haven | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jäkäläpolku | lat=60.4308 | long=22.2698 | directions=Luolavuori, the path to the haven starts at Rätiälänkatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-03-24 | content= }} === Consulates === [[File:Russian Consulate1, Turku.jpg|thumb|Russian Consulate-General is by the Vartiovuori park.]] {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Austria | url= | email=mika.sippolainen@simsport.com | address=Linnankatu 36 B 11 | lat=60.44607 | long=22.25819 | directions= | phone=+358 2-275-1411 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-275-1414 | hours=09:00-11:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Belgium | url= | email=antti@wihanto.fi | address=Läntinen Rantakatu 35 | lat=60.44578 | long=22.25752 | directions= | phone=+358 2-515-1655 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-515-1590 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Brazil | url= | email= | address=Aurakatu 8 | lat=60.44969 | long=22.26759 | directions= | phone=+358 2-651-6680 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Denmark | url= | email=ljo@lundbeck.com | address=Joukahaisenkatu 6 | lat=60.44797 | long=22.29920 | directions= | phone=+358 2-276-5000 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-276-5001 | hours= 09:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Estonia | url= | email=rector@utu.fi | address=Vanha Suurtori 3 | lat=60.45028 | long=22.27671 | directions= | phone=+358 2-333-6122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=Consulate of France | url= | email=enrico.casagrande@dlc.fi | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45159 | long=22.27302 | directions= | phone=+358 2-250-0061 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-250-0013 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Germany | url= | email=turku@hk-diplo.de | address=c/o Sunborn Oy Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 23 | lat=60.45259 | long=22.27170 | directions= | phone=+358 2-445-4501 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-445-4520 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Greece | url= | email=fredrik.sunde@nordea.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 B | lat=60.45242 | long=22.26788 | directions= | phone=+358 2-334-4201 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-334-5414 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Honduras | url= | email=ericlockmer@gmail.com | address=Eristäjänmutka 17 | lat=60.4785 | long=22.2163 | directions= | phone=+358 40-022-2244 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-254-7762 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Hungary | url= | email=urpo-kivikari@tukkk.fi | address=Linnankatu 8 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.26898 | directions= | phone=+358 2-231-2182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Iceland | url= | email= | address=Lukkarinkatu 6 | lat=60.47668 | long=22.29837 | directions= | phone=+358 40-052-4234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Italy}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Italy | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 3 A | lat=60.45177 | long=22.27283 | directions= | phone=+358 400-522-557 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the Netherlands | url= | email=kjell.sundstrom@abo.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 9 | lat=60.45223 | long=22.26827 | directions= | phone=+358 207-861-419 | tollfree= | fax=+358 9-163-96417 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Norway | url= | email=jan-erik.stenman@veritas.fi | address=Olavintie 2 | lat=60.44735 | long=22.26986 | directions= | phone=+358 50-343-2299 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Poland | url= | email=etacom@kolumbus.fi | address=Veistämönaukio 1 | lat=60.43980 | long=22.24039 | directions= | phone=+358 2-281-3186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Portugal | url= | email= | address=Linnankatu 35 | lat=60.44554 | long=22.25555 | directions= | phone=+358 21-275-5314 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Russia | url=http://www.rusconsul-turku.com/ | email=rusconsul.turku@co.inet.fi | address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.44739 | long=22.27569 | directions= | phone=+358 2-233-6441 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-233-9779 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Spain | url= | email=info@silverland.fi | address=Yliopistonkatu 24 | lat=60.44979 | long=22.25987 | directions= | phone=+358 40-543-2094 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sweden}} {{listing | name=Consulate of Sweden | url= | email=sihteerit@ts.fi | address=Kauppiaskatu 5 | lat=60.45113 | long=22.26966 | directions= | phone=+358 2-269-3303 | tollfree= | fax=+358 2-269-3543 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=Consulate of the United Kingdom | url= | email=jari.lahteenmaki@turku.chamber.fi | address=Puolalankatu 1 | lat=60.45170 | long=22.26306 | directions= | phone=+358 2-274-3410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} |} ==Go next== [[File:Turku - Ruissalo Island (6119923392).jpg|thumb|Sailing off Ruissalo]] * '''[[Archipelago Sea]]''' – Stretching all the way from Turku to Åland and on to Stockholm, Archipelago Sea forms the largest archipelago in the world by number of islands and includes a national park. Best way to visit is definitely by bike and camping gear – unless you know how to handle a yacht or kayak or can afford a one-week charter of a manned yacht. ** The [[Archipelago Trail]] is a tourist route of 125 or 250 km, using the roads and inter-island ferries to provide access to the archipelago without a boat of your own – and without backtracking. The route can be taken clockwise or counter clockwise, starting from Turku, and continuing through rural archipelago villages and astonishing Baltic Sea sceneries. * '''[[Kurjenrahka National Park]]''' – Kurjenrahka is the largest and most diverse protected mire area in the region, the park includes also lakes and old growth forest. One of the best-known sights in the park is the old boundary mark of eight municipalities. Usually a day trip destination, hikes can be extended to last a couple of days. Beginning 2018 you can reach Kurjenrahka by local bus in summer. * The other chartered '''towns of medieval Finland''' were<!-- by time of chartering, but what is the order? -->: ** [[Porvoo]] (Borgå) – in Eastern Uusimaa, reachable by E18 or the [[King's Road (Finland)|King's Road]]. ** [[Rauma]] (Raumo) – with a [[UNESCO World Heritage List|UNESCO World Heritage listed]] old town, Rauma can be reached by coach from Turku in 1½ hr. ** [[Ulvila]] (Ulvsby) – by Pori in the north of the historic Turku and Pori province ** [[Naantali]] (Nådendal, Vallis Gratiæ) – with the summer residence of the President of Finland ''Kultaranta'', the theme park ''Moomin World'' and a beautiful wooden old town, 20-min away by local bus. ** [[Vyborg]] (Viipuri, Viborg) – in its heyday the most metropolitan of Finnish cities; past Porvoo, now in Russia. * '''[[Åland islands]]''' – If you have a day or two to spare there are overnight and day [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] to [[Sweden]] and the [[Åland|Åland Islands]]. [[Stockholm]] is 10 hours away, [[Mariehamn]] on the Åland islands about 5 hours. 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Once every year, the World Heritage Committee will add new sites, extend old ones and list some as in danger. When the new list is announced, please update the article accordingly with ALL the updates, then change the year above to state that of the update. --> [[Image:Sweden road sign I4.svg|frameless|right|150px]] A '''[https://whc.unesco.org/ UNESCO World Heritage Site]''' is a geographic site that has been selected for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. While the World Heritage Committee maintains a list of World Heritage Sites, they make no independent review; in practice, they are listed by each national government. After the 2017 session of the World Heritage Committee, there is a total of 1,073 sites. With around 400 sites on the second smallest continent, [[Europe]] has by far the highest density of world heritage sites. Only a little over 200 sites are in the Americas and Oceania combined. There are several related UNESCO programs: * [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]], for things that cannot be touched such as musical or culinary traditions. * [[UNESCO Creative Cities]], a program which recognises entire cities for their cultural contributions. * [[UNESCO Global Geoparks Network]], for parks of great geological interest. * [[UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves]] ''If you would like to help expanding Wikivoyage's coverage of world heritage sites, like starting new guides etc., please check the [[Wikivoyage:World Heritage Expedition]]'' == [[Africa]] == {{mapframe|1|17|zoom=2|width=300|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Africa}} === [[Algeria]] === [[Image:Ghardaia01.jpg|thumb|200px|M'Zab Valley, Algeria]] [[File:GM Djemila Roman Theatre02.jpg|thumb|200px|Djémila, Algeria]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.81844|long=4.78684|name=Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad}} || [[Saharan Atlas]]|| Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.32056|long=5.73667|name=Djémila }}|| [[Sétif]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.78333|long=3.06028|name=Kasbah of Algiers}} || [[Algiers]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.48333|long=3.68333|name= M'zab Valley}} || [[M'zab]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=25.5|long=9|name=[[Tassili n'Ajjer]] }}|| [[Saharan Algeria]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.484167|long=6.468611|name=Timgad }}|| [[Batna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.591944|long=2.449444|name=Tipasa }}|| [[Tipaza]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Angola]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.267778|long=14.248056|name=[[M'banza-Kongo|Mbanza Kongo]], Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo}} || [[Northern Angola]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Benin]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.183333|long=1.983333|name=Royal Palaces of Abomey || [[Abomey]] }}|| || Cultural ||1985 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Botswana]] === [[File:Tsodilo rock paintings 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Tsodilo, Botswana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75|long=21.733333|name=[[Tsodilo]] }}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=Okavango Delta}}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Natural|| 2014|| |} === [[Burkina Faso]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=The Ruins of Loropéni || [[Gaoua]]}} || || Cultural || 2009 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.25|long= -3.583333|name=Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso}} || [[Black Volta Region]], [[North Burkina Faso]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 components |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Cameroon]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=3|long= 13|name=[[Dja Faunal Reserve]] || [[South Cameroon Plateau]] }}|| || Natural || 1987 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Lobeke National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[South Cameroon Plateau]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Rep. Congo |} === [[Cape Verde]] === [[File:Cidade Velha Pelourinho square b 2011.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cidade Velha]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.915139|long=-23.605194|name=Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande}} || [[Cidade Velha]] || Cultural || 2009 || |} === [[Central African Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 21.5|name= [[Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Central African Republic]] || Natural || 1988 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Dzanga Sangha National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[Southwest Central African Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Cameroon and Rep. Congo |} === [[Chad]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=17.041667|long= 21.862778|name=Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.055|long= 20.505556|name=Lakes of Ounianga}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Natural|| 2012 || |} === [[Republic of the Congo|Congo, Republic of the]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park|Sangha Trinational]]}} || [[Sangha and Likouala]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Cameroon |} === [[Côte d'Ivoire]] === [[File:800px-Grand-Bassam.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic town of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 4|name=[[Comoe National Park]]}} || [[Northern Savanna]] || Natural || 1983 || Listed as in danger since 2003 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name=[[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with [[Guinea]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.75|long= -7.116667|name=[[Taï National Park]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.195914|long= -3.736369|name=Historic town of Grand-Bassam}} || [[Grand-Bassam]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire || [[Northern Savanna]] || Cultural || 2021 || 8 components |} === [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] === [[Image:Virunga National Park Gorilla.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Virunga National Park, DR Congo]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=0.916667|long= 29.166667|name=[[Virunga National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 1994 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2.5|long= 28.75|name=[[Kahuzi-Biega National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=4|long= 29.25|name=[[Garamba National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger in 1980, removed 1991. Relisted as in danger in 1996 |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=-2|long= 21|name= [[Salonga National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1984 || Listed as in danger since 1999 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2|long= 28.5|name=[[Okapi Wildlife Reserve]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |} === [[Egypt]] === [[File:Abu-Simbel 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, Egypt]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=30.84098|long=29.663117|name=Abu Mena}} || [[Alexandria]] || Cultural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 2001 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=25.73333|long= 32.6|name=Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis }}|| [[Luxor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.05|long= 31.26111|name= Historic Cairo }}|| [[Cairo]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.97604|long= 31.13041|name=Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur}} || [[Memphis (Egypt)|Memphis]], [[Cairo/Giza]], [[Dahshur]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=22.33639|long= 31.62611|name= Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae}} || [[Abu Simbel]], [[Philae]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.55623|long= 33.97543|name=Saint Catherine Area}} || [[Saint Catherine (Egypt)|Saint Catherine]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=29.33333|long= 30.18333|name= Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) }}|| [[Whale Valley]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Eritrea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.335278|long= 38.935833|name= Asmara: a Modernist City of Africa}} || [[Asmara]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Ethiopia]] === [[Image:Rome Stele.jpg|thumb|200px|Aksum, Ethiopia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.02935|long= 39.04042|name= Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela}} || [[Lalibela]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.183333|long= 38.066667|name= [[Simien National Park]]}} || [[Amhara]] || Natural || 1978 || Listed as in danger since 1996 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.60692|long= 37.46617|name= Fasil Ghebbi}} || [[Gondar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.13019|long= 38.718605|name= Aksum}} || [[Axum]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.10006|long= 40.57939|name= Lower Valley of the Awash}} || [[Awash National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=4.8|long= 35.966667|name= Lower Valley of the Omo}} || [[Omo National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=8.43491|long= 38.6121|name= Tiya}} || [[Tiya]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=9.308889|long= 42.137778|name= Harar Jugol Fortified Historic Town}} || [[Harar]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.3|long= 37.4|name= Konso Cultural Landscape}} || [[Konso]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Gabon]] === [[File:La-lopé-gabon.jpg|200px|thumbnail|[[Lopé National Park]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=0.5|long= 11.5|name= Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda }}|| [[Lopé National Park]] || Mixed || 2007 || |- | [[Ivindo National Park]] || [[Gabon#Regions|Jungle Interior]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Gambia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.691111|long= -15.5225|name= Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Janjanbureh]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Senegal |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.316166|long= -16.357194|name= [[Kunta Kinteh Island]] and Related Sites}} || [[Western Gambia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} === [[Ghana]] === [[Image:Ghana Elmina slave castle.jpg|thumb|200px|Elmina Castle, Ghana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.247398|long= -0.785167|name= Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions}} || [[Ghanaian Coastal Plain]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.401111|long= -1.625833|name= Asante Traditional Buildings}} || [[Kumasi]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} === [[Guinea]] === [[File:Voa Guinea chimpanzee picking 30jan08.jpg|thumbnail|Chimpanzee in Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name= [[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Guinee Forestiere]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with Côte d'Ivoire |} === [[Kenya]] === [[File:Lamu coast.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lamu Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=3.051306|long= 36.503667|name= Lake Turkana National Parks}} || [[Sibiloi National Park]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.155|long= 37.315556|name= [[Mount Kenya]]-Lewa Wildlife conservancy}} || [[Mount Kenya]] || Natural || 1997 || extended in 2013 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-2.268|long= 40.902|name= Lamu Old Town}} || [[Lamu]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-3.931944|long= 39.596111|name= Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests}} || [[Coastal Kenya]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.062778|long= 39.679444|name= Fort Jesus}} || [[Mombasa]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.4425 |long= 36.24|name= Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley}} || [[Northern Rift Valley]] and [[Southern Rift Valley]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.9731|long= 34.2583|name= Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site}} || [[Western Kenya]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Lesotho]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-29.76527|long= 29.123056|name= [[Maloti]] Drakensberg Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Sehlabathebe National Park]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[South Africa]] |} === [[Libya]] === [[Image:Libya 5453 Leptis Magna Luca Galuzzi 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|Theater at Leptis Magna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.63833|long= 14.29306|name= Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna}} || [[Leptis Magna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.825|long= 21.85833|name= Archaeological Site of Cyrene}} || [[Cyrene]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.80528|long=12.485|name= Archaeological Site of Sabratha}} || [[Sabratha]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.83333|long= 10.33333|name= Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus }}|| [[Fezzan]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.133333|long= 9.5|name= Old Town of Ghadamès }}|| [[Ghadamis]] || Cultural || 1986 || |} === [[Madagascar]] === [[File:Tsingy de Bemaraha.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tsingy de Bemaraha]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75917|long= 47.56278|name= Royal Hill of Ambohimanga}} || [[Antananarivo Province]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.66667|long= 44.75|name= [[Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve]]}} || [[Mahajanga Province]] || Natural || 1990 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.459722|long= 49.7025|name= Rainforests of the Atsinanana}} || six national parks on the east coast of Madagascar || Natural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Malawi]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.293333|long= 34.279167|name= Chongoni Rock Art Area}} || [[Central Malawi]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.03333|long= 34.88333|name= [[Lake Malawi National Park]]}} || [[Southern Malawi]] || Natural || 1984 || |} === [[Mali]] === [[Image:Great Mosque of Djenné 3.jpg|thumb|200px|Old Towns of Djenné, Mali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.773333|long= -2.999444|name= Timbuktu}} || [[Timbuktu]] || Cultural || 1988 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=13.90639|long= -4.555|name= Old Towns of Djenné}} || [[Djenné]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.2898|long= 0.04456|name= Tomb of Askia}} || [[Gao]] || Cultural || 2004 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- |{{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=14.33333|long= -3.41667|name= Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)}} || [[Bandiagara]] || Mixed || 1989 || |} === [[Mauritania]] === [[File:Conchero Arguin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Banc d'Arguin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.23472|long= -16.10889|name= [[Banc d'Arguin National Park]]}} || [[Nouadhibou]] || Natural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.92889|long= -11.62361|name= Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichit and Oualata}} || [[Ouadane]], [[Chinguetti]], [[Tichit]], [[Oualata]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} === [[Mauritius]] === [[File:Le Caudan.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158611|long= 57.503056|name= Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis}} || [[Port Louis]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Le Morne Cultural Landscape}} || [[Le Morne]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Morocco]] === [[File:Tannery(js).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tanneries in the Medina of Fez]] [[File:Vista de la Medina de Tetuán 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Medina of Tetouan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.06111|long= -4.97778|name= Medina of Fez}} || [[Fez]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.63139|long= -7.98667|name= Medina of Marrakech}} || [[Marrakech]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.04722|long= -7.12889|name= Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou}} || [[Aït-Benhaddou]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Historic City of Meknes}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.07389|long= -5.55694|name= Archaeological Site of Volubilis}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.57083|long= -5.36667|name= Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)}} || [[Tetouan]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.51667|long= -9.76944|name= Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) }}|| [[Essaouira]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.25667|long= -8.50194|name= Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)}} || [[El Jadida]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.024167|long= -6.822778|name= Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage}} || [[Rabat]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mozambique]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.03417|long= 40.73583|name= Island of Mozambique}} || [[Ilha de Mozambique]] || Cultural || 1991 || |} === [[Namibia]] === [[File:NamibDesert01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Namib desert, aka the Namib Sand Sea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.595583|long=14.372583 |name=Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes}} || [[Kunene]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.88527|long= 15.407778|name=[[Namib-Naukluft National Park|Namib Sand Sea]]}} || [[Hardap]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Niger]] === [[File:Antilope du parc W, Niger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Antelope in W National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=18|long= 9|name=[[Air and Ténéré Natural Reserve]]s}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Natural || 1991 || Listed as in danger since 1992 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || [[Southwestern Niger]] || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.973611|long= 7.991389|name=Historic Centre of [[Agadez]]}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[Nigeria]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.74056|long= 13.57194|name=Sukur Cultural Landscape}} || [[Sukur]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.75556|long= 4.55222|name=Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove}} || [[Osogbo]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Réunion]] === [[File:Plaine-des-Sables.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Plaine des Sables in Reunion National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island}}|| [[Reunion]] || Natural || 2010 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-40.324722|long= -9.928611|name=Gough and Inaccessible Islands}} || [[Tristan da Cunha]] || Natural || 1995 || Categorised as part of the United Kingdom |} === [[Senegal]] === [[File:Saloum.gif|thumb|200px|Saloum Delta, Senegal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.66722|long= -17.40083|name=Island of Gorée}} || [[Dakar]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.06667|long= -12.71667|name=[[Niokolo-Koba|Niokolo-Koba National Park]]}} || [[Tambacounda Region]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2007 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=16.5|long= -16.16667|name=Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary}} || [[Northern Senegal]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.02778|long= -16.50444|name=Island of Saint-Louis}} || [[Saint-Louis]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Kaolack]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Gambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.835278|long= -16.498611|name=Saloum Delta}} || [[Palmarin]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.593333|long= -12.845833|name=Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes }}|| [[Tambacounda Region]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Seychelles]] === [[File:Seychelles outer islands 25.08.2009 10-20-30.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Aldabra Atoll]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9.416681|long= 46.41665|name= Aldabra Atoll}} || [[Outer Seychelles]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve}} || [[Praslin]] || Natural || 1983 || |} === [[South Africa]] === [[File:Malapa fossil site, August 2011 site of discovery of Australopithecus sediba - view North.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cradle of Humankind]] [[File:RI Commissioner's Residence.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Robben Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-24.15861|long= 29.17694|name= Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs}} || [[Cradle of Humankind]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-27.83889|long= 32.55|name= [[iSimangaliso Wetland Park]]}} || [[Elephant Coast]] || Natural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.8|long= 18.366667|name= Robben Island}} || [[Robben Island]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= [[Maloti]] [[Drakensberg]] Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Ukhahlamba Drakensberg]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[Lesotho]] |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.1925|long= 29.23889|name= [[Mapungubwe National Park|Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape]]}} || [[Limpopo]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-34.361111|long= 18.475|name= Cape Floral Region Protected Areas}} || [[Overberg]] || Natural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-26.86|long= 27.26|name= Vredefort Dome}} || [[Vredefort]] || Natural || 2005 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.6|long= 17.203889|name= Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape}} || [[Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-25.687611|long= 20.374583|name= ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape}} || [[Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.785|long= 31.052|name= [[Barberton (Mpumalanga)|Barberton]] Makhonjwa Mountains}} || [[Mpumalanga]] || Natural || 2018 || |} === [[Sudan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.533333|long= 31.816667|name= Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region}} || [[Merowe]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.933333|long= 33.716667|name= Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe}} || [[Meroë]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.736111|long= 37.443056|name= Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park}} || [[Northern Sudan]] || Natural || 2016 || |} === [[Tanzania]] === [[Image:TZ Selous Giraffes and Gnu.jpg|thumb|200px|Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania]] [[File:Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak Sign.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-3.18722|long= 35.54083|name= [[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]]}} || [[Northwest Tanzania]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=-8.95778|long= 39.52278|name= Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara}} || [[Kilwa]] || Cultural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-2.33333|long= 34.56667|name= [[Serengeti National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Tanzania]] || Natural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9|long= 37.4|name= [[Selous Game Reserve]]}} || [[Tanzania]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.06667|long= 37.36667|name= Kilimanjaro National Park}} || [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] || Natural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.16306|long= 39.18917|name= Stone Town of Zanzibar}} || [[Stone Town]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.724444|long= 35.833889|name= Kondoa Rock-Art Sites}} || [[Kondoa]] || Cultural || 2006 || |} === [[Togo]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba}} || [[Kara]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} === [[Tunisia]] === [[Image:Grand Mosque, Kairouan, Tunisia.JPG|thumb|200px|Kairouan, Tunisia]] [[File:Sousse Grosse Moschee.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The Medina of Sousse]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.29639|long= 10.70694|name= Amphitheatre of El Jem}} || [[El Jem]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.85278|long= 10.32333|name= Archaeological Site of Carthage}} || [[Carthage]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.81667|long= 10.16667|name= Medina of Tunis}} || [[Tunis]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.16361|long= 9.67472|name= [[Ichkeul National Park]]}} || [[Bizerte]] || Natural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.94639|long= 11.09917|name= Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis}} || [[Kerkouane]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68167|long= 10.10389|name= Kairouan}} || [[Kairouan]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Medina of Sousse}} || [[Sousse]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.42361|long= 9.22028|name= Dougga / Thugga}} || [[Dougga]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[Uganda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-1.080556|long= 29.661389|name= [[Bwindi Impenetrable National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.223611|long= 29.924167|name= [[Rwenzori Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=0.348611|long= 32.551389|name= Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi }}|| [[Kampala]] || Cultural || 2001 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Zambia]] === [[Image:VicFalls Flip666.jpg|thumb|200px|Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zambia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Livingstone]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zimbabwe |} === [[Zimbabwe]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.819444|long= 29.408056|name= [[Mana Pools National Park|Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas]]}} || [[Lake Kariba-Lower Zambezi]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.283333|long= 30.933333|name= Great Zimbabwe National Monument}} || [[Great Zimbabwe]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158333|long= 28.376667|name= Khami Ruins National Monument}} || [[Bulawayo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Victoria Falls]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.5|long= 28.5|name= Matobo Hills}} || [[Matobo National Park]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} == [[Antarctica]] == {{mapframe|-79.6|0|zoom=0|width=275|height=125|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Antartica}} === [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-48.850|long=68.928|name=French Austral Lands and Seas}} || [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] || Natural || 2019 || Categorized as part of France |} See [[#Australia|&sect; Australia]] for Heard and McDonald Islands and [[#Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha|&sect; Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] for the Gough and Inaccessible Islands. == [[Asia]] == {{Mapframe|50|110|zoom=2|width=460|height=425|name=World Heritage sites in Asia|align=center}} === [[Afghanistan]] === [[Image:Shahr-e Zahak1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam || [[Jam]] || Cultural || 2002 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley || [[Bamiyan]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |} === [[Bahrain]] === [[File:Isa Bin Ali House.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahrain Pearling Trail, Muharraq]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun || [[Manama]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy || [[Muharraq]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Dilmun Burial Mounds || || Cultural || 2019 || 21 components |} === [[Bangladesh]] === [[File:Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat Bangladesh.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bagerhat]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat || [[Bagerhat]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur || [[Naogaon District]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Sundarbans|The Sundarbans]] || [[Khulna Division]] || Natural || 1997 || Similar site in [[India]] |} === [[Cambodia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.4124|long=103.8668|name=[[Angkor Archaeological Park|Angkor]]}} || [[Siem Reap]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Temple of Preah Vihear || [[Preah Vihear]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Kampong Thom#Go next|Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk]], Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura || [[Mekong Lowlands and Central Plains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[China]] === [[Image:Tiantan.jpg|thumb|200px|Temple of Heaven, Beijing]] [[File:The Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Great Wall]] [[File:布达拉宫.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Potala Palace, Lhasa]] [[File:Pingyao marketstreet.jpg|thumb|200px|Ancient City of Pingyao, Shanxi]] [[Image:Yungang Caves.jpg|thumb|200px|Yungang Grottoes, Shanxi]] [[File:Khawa Karpo 02.jpg|thumb|200px|Sacred mountain Kawagarbo, in Three Parallel Rivers Park, Yunnan]] [[File:Kaiping September 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kaiping Diaolou]] [[File:ZhangjiajieNP1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9172|long=116.3907|name=Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang}} || [[Beijing/Forbidden City|Forbidden City]], [[Beijing]] and [[Shenyang]] || Cultural || 1987 || Extended in 2004 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.38137|long=109.25389|name=Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor}} || [[Xi'an]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mogao Caves || [[Dunhuang]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Mount Tai]]shan || [[Shandong]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian || [[Beijing/Western and Southern Suburbs|Western and Southern Suburbs]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.33281|long=115.97733|name=[[Great Wall of China|The Great Wall]]}} || Mostly [[North China]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mount Huangshan || [[Huangshan]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Huanglongsi National Park]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Wulingyuan]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Ancient Building Complex in the [[Wudang Mountains]] || [[Hubei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.65747|long=91.11706|name=Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, [[Lhasa]]}} || [[Tibet]] || Cultural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 and 2001 |- | Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, [[Chengde]] || [[Hebei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in [[Qufu]] || [[Shandong]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Lushan National Park]] || [[Lushan]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Mount Emei Scenic Area, including [[Leshan]] Giant Buddha Scenic Area || [[Emeishan National Park]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Ancient City of Ping Yao || [[Pingyao]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.32638|long=120.62471|name=Classical Gardens of Suzhou}} || [[Suzhou]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2000 |- | Old Town of Lijiang || [[Lijiang]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9918|long=116.2653|name=Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Haidian|Haidian District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.8823|long=116.4068|name=Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Chongwen|Chongwen District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Dazu Rock Carvings || [[Dazu]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Wuyi]] || [[Fujian]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – [[Xidi]] and [[Hongcun]] || [[Anhui]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties]] || Xianling tomb, [[Zhongxiang]] | Eastern Qing tombs, [[Zunhua]] | Western Qing tombs, [[Yixian]] and [[Baoding]] | Ming tombs, [[Changping]] | Xiaoling, Chang Yushun, Qiu Cheng, Wu Liang, Wu Zhen, Xu Da and Li Wenzhong tombs, [[Nanjing]] || Cultural || 2000 || Extended in 2003 and 2004 |- | [[Longmen National Park|Longmen Grottoes]] || [[Luoyang]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System || [[Qingchengshan-Dujiangyan National Park]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Yungang Grottoes || [[Datong City|Datong]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas || [[Three Parallel Rivers National Park]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom || Huanren County, [[Liaoning]] Province and Ji’an, [[Jilin]] Province || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[North Korea]] |- | Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains || [[Sichuan]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | Yin Xu || [[Anyang]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Kaiping Diaolou and Villages || [[Kaiping]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | South China Karst || [[Shilin]] || Mixed || 2007 || Natural heritage since 2007, extension in 2014 |- | [[Fujian Tulou]] || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Mount Sanqingshan National Park]] || [[Jiangxi]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Mount Wutai || [[Wutaishan National Park]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[China Danxia]] || [[Hunan]], [[Guangdong]], [[Fujian]], [[Jiangxi]], [[Zhejiang]], and [[Guizhou]] provinces || Natural || 2010 || |- | Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth” || [[Dengfeng]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Chengjiang Fossil Site || [[Chengjiang]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Site of [[Xanadu]] || [[Inner Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces || [[Southern Yunnan]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Tianshan Tianchi National Park|Xinjiang Tianshan]] || [[Xinjiang]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |- | [[Along the Grand Canal|The Grand Canal]] || [[North China]], [[East China]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Tusi Sites|| [[Hunan]], [[Hubei]], [[Guizhou]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Central Guangxi]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | Hubei Shennongjia || [[Hubei]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Gulangyu|Kulangsu]]: a Historic International Settlement || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Qinghai]] Hoh Xil || [[Qinghai]] || Natural || 2017 || |- | Fanjingshan || [[Guizhou]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Archaeological Ruins of [[Liangzhu Culture|Liangzhu City]] || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) || [[Yancheng]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Quanzhou]]: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China || [[South Fujian]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[India]] === {{see also|UNESCO World Heritage List (India)}} [[Image:FiveRathas Monuments.JPG|thumb|200px|Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, India]] [[File:Fatehpur Sikri ground.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fatehpur Sikri]] [[File:Group of monuments At Pattadakal.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pattadakal]] [[Image:Humayun South.JPG|thumb|200px|Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India]] [[File:Red Fort, Delhi by alexfurr.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Red Fort, Delhi]] [[File:Stone Chariot 01.JPG|200px|thumb|Stone Chariot, Hampi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17979|long=78.02084|name=Agra Fort}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.55345|long=75.70008|name=Ajanta Caves}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.03803|long=88.26315|name=[[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]}} || [[Darjeeling]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.0270|long=75.1776|name=[[Ellora Caves]]}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17503|long=78.04208|name=Taj Mahal}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram || [[Mamallapuram]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=19.887444|long=86.094596|name=Sun Temple, Konârak}} || [[Konark]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.6667|long=93.3500|name=[[Kaziranga National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=27.18441|long=77.51278|name=[[Keoladeo National Park]]}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.71|long=90.938|name=[[Manas National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.50238|long=73.911746|name=Churches and Convents of Goa}} || [[Old Goa]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.09676|long=77.66544|name=[[Fatehpur Sikri]]}} ||[[Uttar Pradesh]]|| Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.33218|long=76.46999|name=Group of Monuments at Hampi}} || [[Hampi]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.8532|long=79.9208|name=Khajuraho Group of Monuments}} || [[Khajuraho]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.96305|long=72.93190|name=Elephanta Caves}} || [[Elephanta Island]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Great Living Chola Temples || Brihadisvara Temple of [[Thanjavur]]; Brihadisvara Temple of [[Gangaikondacholisvaram]]; and the Airavatesvara Temple at [[Darasuram]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Group of Monuments at Pattadakal || [[Pattadakal]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Sundarbans National Park]] || [[Southeast Bengal]] || Natural || 1987 || Similar site in [[Bangladesh]] |- | [[Nanda Devi National Park|Nanda Devi]] and [[Valley of Flowers National Park]]s || [[Uttarakhand]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi || [[Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.59328|long=77.25064|name=Humayun's Tomb, Delhi}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.52442|long=77.18546|name=Qutb Minar}} and its Monuments, Delhi || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Rail travel in India|Mountain Railways of India]] || [[India]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.69593|long=84.99138|name=Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya}} || [[Bodh Gaya]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka || [[Bhimbetka]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park]] || [[Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.93987|long=72.83549|name= Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)}} || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.6561|long=77.2408|name=Red Fort Complex}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92475|long=75.82447|name=The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur}} || [[Jaipur]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Western Ghats]] || [[Western India|Western]] and [[Southern India]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Hill Forts of [[Rajasthan]] || [[Chittorgarh]], [[Kumbhalgarh]], [[Sawai Madhopur]], [[Jhalawar]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jaisalmer]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at [[Patan (Gujarat)|Patan]] || [[North Gujarat]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |[[Great Himalayan National Park]] || [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[ Himalayan North]] || Natural || 2014 || |- | Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at [[Nalanda]], [[Bihar]] || [[Nalanda]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Chandigarh]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Khangchendzonga National Park]] || [[West Sikkim]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | [[Ahmedabad/Central Zone|Historic City of Ahmadabad]] || [[Central Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of [[Mumbai]] || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92571|long=75.82365|name=[[Jaipur]] City, Rajasthan}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana || [[Warangal]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | [[Dholavira]]: a Harappan City || [[Kutch]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Indonesia]] === [[Image:Bali 0713a.jpg|thumb|200px|Dancer's mask, Bali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Borobudur Temple Compounds || [[Borobudur]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Komodo National Park]] || [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Prambanan Temple Compounds || [[Prambanan]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] || [[Banten]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Sangiran Early Man Site || [[Solo]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Lorentz National Park]] || [[Asmat]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra || [[Gunung Leuser National Park]], [[Kerinci Seblat National Park]] and [[Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park]] || Natural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.2693|long=115.4189|name=Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy}} || [[Bali]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto || [[West Sumatra]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Iran]] === [[Image:Persepolis001.jpg|thumb|200px|Persepolis, Iran]] [[Image:Shushtar Abshar.JPG|thumb|200px|Shushtar, ancient irrigation]] [[File:Golestan Palace court.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Golestan Palace]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Meidan Emam, Esfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.93528|long=52.89034|name=Persepolis}} || [[Shiraz]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Tchogha Zanbil || [[Tchogha Zanbil]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Takht-e Soleyman || [[Takab]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Bam and its Cultural Landscape || [[Bam]] || Cultural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- | Pasargadae || [[Pasargad]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Soltaniyeh || [[Zanjan]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Bisotun || [[Kermanshah]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran || [[West Azerbaijan]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System || [[Shushtar]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil || [[Ardabil]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.0817|long=46.2929|name=Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex}} || [[Tabriz]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | The Persian Garden || [[Pasargad]], [[Isfahan]], [[Kashan]], [[Shiraz]], [[Mahan]], [[Yazd]], [[Caspian Iran]], [[Khorasan]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Gonbad-e Qābus || [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68045|long=51.42054|name=[[Tehran|Golestan Palace]]}} || [[Tehran (province)|Tehran Province]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Shahr-I Sokhta || [[Baluchistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Maymand || [[Kerman (province)]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Shush (Iran)|Susa]] || [[Khuzestan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The Persian Qanat|| || Cultural || 2016 || 11 sites around Iran |- | Lut Desert || [[Kerman (province)]], [[Sistan and Baluchestan]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | Historic City of [[Yazd]] || [[Yazd (province)]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of [[Fars|Fars Region]] || [[Fars]] || Cultural || 2018 || 8 individual sites |- | Hyrcanian Forests || [[Caspian Iran]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Trans-Iranian Railway]] || [[Western Iran]], [[Central Iran]], [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanat || [[Kermanshah (province)]], [[Kurdistan (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Iraq]] === [[File:Hatra ruins.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hatra (now destroyed)]] [[File:Panoramic Arbil Citadel.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Panoramic View of Arbil Citadel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Hatra || [[Hatra]] || Cultural || 1985 || Severely damaged or destroyed by Da'esh (ISIS) extremists in 2015 |- | Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) || [[Al Jazira]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Samarra Archaeological City || [[Samarra]] || Cultural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | [[Arbil|Erbil]] Citadel || [[Iraqi Kurdistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities || [[Lower Mesopotamia]] || Mixed || 2016 || Composed of 7 sites |- | [[Babylon]] || [[Southern Iraq]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Israel]] === [[File:Acre - Akko Tower.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acre]] [[File:Caiobadner - mount carmel.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mount Carmel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Masada || [[Masada]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.92204|long=35.06883|name=Old City of Acre}} || [[Akko]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | White City of Tel-Aviv—the Modern Movement || [[Tel Aviv]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba || [[Megiddo]], [[Hazor]], [[Beer Sheba]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev || [[Negev]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.81267|long=34.98589|name=Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee}} || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me’arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves || [[Carmel Range]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Beth Guvrin|Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin]] in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves|| [[Shfela]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Necropolis of Bet She’arim: A Landmark of Jewish Renewal || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[Japan]] === [[Image:Cherry blossoms at Toji Temple, Kyoto.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Japan]] [[File:Nikko Futarasan Daikoku M3303.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Shrines and temples of Nikko]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.614013|long=135.736043|name=Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area}} || [[Horyuji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.839444|long=134.693889|name=Himeji-jo}} || [[Himeji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.45519|long=140.147367|name=Shirakami-Sanchi}} || [[Shirakami-Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.347925|long=130.524483|name=Yakushima}} || [[Yakushima]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.012714|long=135.750932|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)}} || [[Kyoto]], [[Uji]] and [[Otsu]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.257345|long=136.906832|name=Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama}}　 || [[Shirakawa-go]] and [[Gokayama]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.39546|long=132.45353|name=Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)}} || [[Hiroshima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.29597|long=132.31980|name=Itsukushima Shinto Shrine}} || [[Miyajima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.68766|long=135.83987|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara}} || [[Nara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.757937|long=139.598956|name=Shrines and Temples of Nikko}}　|| [[Nikko]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.217001|long=127.719373|name=Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu}}　 || [[Okinawa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.8404763|long=135.7730501|name=Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range}} || [[Kansai]] ([[Mount Koya]], [[Yoshino|Mount Yoshino]], [[Mount Omine]], [[Hongu]], [[Nachikatsuura]], [[Shingu]], [[Kumano]], [[Owase]])|| Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.031997|long=145.161259|name=Shiretoko}} || [[Shiretoko National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.0998336|long=132.4285898|name=Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape}} || [[Oda]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.988216|long=141.107308|name=Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land}} || [[Hiraizumi]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.094687|long=140.459214|name=Ogasawara Islands}} || [[Ogasawara Islands]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.36280|long=138.73079|name=[[Mount Fuji|Fujisan]]}}, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration || [[Shizuoka (prefecture)|Shizuoka]], [[Yamanashi (prefecture)|Yamanashi]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.255439|long=138.887642|name=Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites}}　|| [[Tomioka]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.873611|long=130.805833|name=[[Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining]]}}　|| [[Kyushu]], [[Hagi]], [[Kamaishi]], [[Izunokuni]] || Cultural|| 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Tokyo/Ueno]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Switzerland |- | Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region || [[Okinoshima]] island || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.255439|long=138.887642|name=Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region || [[Nagasaki]], [[Hirado]], [[Sasebo]], [[Minamishimabara]], Goto Islands, [[Amakusa]] || Cultural || 2018 || 12 individual sites |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.563419|long=135.486927|name=Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan}} || [[Osaka (prefecture)]] || Cultural || 2019 || 45 components |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.319874|long=129.396841|name=[[Amami Oshima|Amami-Oshima Island]], [[Tokunoshima|Tokunoshima Island]], Northern part of [[Okinawa Island]], and [[Iriomote|Iriomote Island]]}}　 || || Natural || 2021 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.811124|long=140.695838|name=[[Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan]]}} || [[Tohoku]], [[Hokkaido]] || Cultural || 2021 || 17 components |} === [[Jerusalem]] === [[File:Austrian Hospice Jerusalem April 2007.JPG|thumb|200px|Old City of Jerusalem, Israel (de facto; not recognized as part of Israel by UNESCO)]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls || [[Jerusalem/Old City|Old City]], [[Jerusalem]] || Cultural || 1981 || Under de facto Israeli control as part of its capital; disputed by the Palestinians, who claim Jerusalem as their capital; proposed in the 1947 UN Partition Plan for Palestine to be part of a separate Jerusalem territory under international control; listed as in danger since 1982 |} === [[Jordan]] === [[File:The Monastery, Petra, Jordan1.jpg|thumb|200px|Petra, Jordan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.32382|long=35.44921|name=[[Petra]]}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Quseir Amra]] || [[Eastern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Um er-Rasas]] (Kastrom Mefa'a) || [[King's Highway]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=29.5107|long=35.3315|name=[[Wadi Rum]] Protected Area}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Mixed || 2011 || |- | Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Salt|As-Salt]] - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Kazakhstan]] === [[File:Astana-steppe-7748.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saryarka]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi || [[Turkestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly || [[Almaty Province]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan || [[Naurzum State Nature Reserve]], [[Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kyrgyzstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Kyrgyzstan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain || [[Osh]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kazakhstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Laos]] === [[File:Buddhist temple at Royal Palace in Luang Prabang.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Luang Prabang]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Town of Luang Prabang || [[Luang Prabang]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape || [[Champasak]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – [[Plain of Jars]] || [[Central Laos]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Lebanon]] === [[File:Baalbek - temple of Jupiter.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Baalbek]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Anjar || [[Bekaa]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Baalbek || [[Baalbek]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Byblos || [[Byblos]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Tyre || [[Tyre]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) || [[Kadisha Valley]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} === [[Macau]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of Macao || [[Macau/Peninsula]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Malaysia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Gunung Mulu National Park]] || [[Sarawak]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Kinabalu Park || [[Mount Kinabalu]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca || [[Malacca]] and [[Georgetown (Malaysia)|Georgetown]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley || [[Perak]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mongolia]] === [[File:Mongolia Ger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uvs]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Uvs Nuur Basin || [[Ulaangom#Go next|Uvs]] || Natural || 2003 || Shared with [[Russia]] |- | Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape || [[Central_Mongolia#Orkhon_Valley_Cultural_Landscape|Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai || [[Western Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2011 || In [[Altai Tavan Bogd National Park]] |- | Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape|| [[Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Landscapes of Dauria || [[Eastern Mongolia]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Russia |} === [[Myanmar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Pyu Ancient Cities || [[Northern Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.11728|long=94.85894|name=[[Bagan]]}} || [[Central Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Nepal]] === [[File:IMG 0361 Kathmandu Bodnath.jpg|thumb|200px|Kathmandu Valley, Nepal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.6711|long=85.3408|name=Kathmandu Valley}} || [[Kathmandu Valley]] || Cultural || 1979 || Severely damaged by 2015 earthquake. |- | Sagarmatha National Park || [[Khumbu]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | [[Royal Chitwan National Park|Chitwan National Park]] || [[Western Terai]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha || [[Lumbini]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[North Korea]] === [[File:Nam Gate in Kaesong.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Complex of Koguryo Tombs || [[Pyongyang]] and [[Nampho]] || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[China]] |- | Historic Monuments and Sites in [[Kaesong]] || [[Hwanghae]] || Cultural || 2013 || |} === [[Oman]] === [[File:Bahla Fort.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahla Fort]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Bahla Fort || [[Bahla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Land of Frankincense || [[Salalah|Frankincense Trail in Al Baleed Museum, Salalah]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient City of Qalhat || [[Central Coastal Oman]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Pakistan]] === [[File:Mohenjodaro Sindh.jpeg|thumbnail|200px|Ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro.]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mohenjo-daro|Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro]] || Moenjodaro || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol || [[Northwest Pakistan]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Taxila || [[Taxila]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.58705|long=74.38210|name=Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore}} || [[Lahore]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta || [[Thatta]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Rohtas Fort || [[Jhelum]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} ===[[Palestinian territories]]=== [[File:BethlehemInsideCN.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Church of the Nativity]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.70434|long=35.20734|name=Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem}} || [[Bethlehem]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir || [[Bethlehem#Go next|West Bank]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hebron]]/Al-Khalil Old Town || [[West Bank]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Philippines]] === [[File:Tubbataha Shark.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] [[File:Palawan Underground.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Baroque Churches of the Philippines || Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros, Manila]] | Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, [[Ilocos Sur|Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur)|Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur]] | Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Ilocos Norte|Paoay, Ilocos Norte]] | Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva, [[Iloilo (province)|Miag-ao, Iloilo]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] || [[Palawan]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras || [[Ifugao]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Town of Vigan || [[Vigan]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park || [[Puerto Princesa]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary]] || [[Davao Oriental]] || Natural || 2014|| |} === [[Qatar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Zubarah|Al Zubarah]] Archaeological Site || [[Qatar]] || Cultural|| 2013|| |} === [[Russia]] === [[File:Petropavlovsk Kamcatskij Volcan Koriacky in background.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Kamchatka]] [[File:Lenapillarsriverview.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Lena pillars]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Europe|Europe]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=53.527|long=108.226|name=[[Lake Baikal]]}} || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Volcanoes of [[Kamchatka]] || [[Russian Far East]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Golden Mountains of [[Altai Republic|Altai]] || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1998 || |- | [[Sikhote-Alin|Bikin River Valley]] || [[Russian Far East]], [[Primorsky Krai]] || Natural || 2001 || extended and renamed in 2018 |- | [[Tuva|Uvs Nuur Basin]] || [[Siberia]], [[Eastern Siberia]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Mongolia |- | Natural System of [[Wrangel Island]] Reserve || [[Chukotka]] || Natural || 2004 || |- | [[Putoransky Nature Reserve|Putorana Plateau]] || [[Taymyria]] || Natural || 2010 || |- | [[Lena Pillars Nature Park]] || [[Sakha Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | [[Daursky Nature Reserve|Landscapes of Dauria]] || [[Zabaykalsky Krai]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Mongolia |} === [[Saudi Arabia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Historic [[Jeddah]], the Gate to Makkah || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia || [[Nejd]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Hofuf|Al-Ahsa Oasis, an evolving Cultural Landscape]] || [[Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Ḥimā Cultural Area || [[Asir]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Singapore]] === [[Image:Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens - 20041025.jpg|thumb|200px|Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Singapore Botanic Gardens || [[Singapore/North and West|Singapore]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[South Korea]] === [[Image:Suwon, Hwaseong Fortress.jpg|thumb|200px|Hwaseong Fortress]] [[File:Halla04.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mt. Halla, Jeju Volcanic Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks || [[Gayasan Mountain National Park]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Jongmyo Shrine || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.58270|long=126.99245|name=Changdeokgung Palace Complex}} || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Hwaseong Fortress || [[Suwon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites || [[North Jeolla|Gochang]], [[South Jeolla|Hwasun]] and [[Ganghwa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Gyeongju Historic Areas || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes || [[Jeju]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty || [[Gyeonggi]] and [[Gangwon]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong || [[Andong]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Namhansanseong || [[Gyeonggi]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Baekje Historic Areas || [[Gongju]], [[Buyeo]], [[North Jeolla]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea || [[Yangsan]], [[Yeongju]], [[Andong]], [[Songnisan National Park]], [[Gongju]], [[Suncheon]], [[Haenam]] || Cultural || 2018 || 7 components |- | Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies || [[Yeongju]], [[Namwon]], [[Pohang]], [[Andong]], [[Gwangju]], [[Daegu]], [[Jeongeup]], [[Buyeo]] || Cultural || 2019 || 9 components |- | Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats|| [[North Jeolla]], [[South Jeolla]] || Natural || 2021 || 4 components |} === [[Sri Lanka]] === [[File:GalleLighthouse.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Galle]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Polonnaruwa || [[Polonnaruwa]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Ancient City of Sigiriya || [[Sigiriya]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Sacred City of Anuradhapura || [[Anuradhapura]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications || [[Galle]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sacred City of Kandy || [[Kandy]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Sinharaja Forest Reserve]] || [[Sabaragamuwa]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.85520|long=80.65183|name=Golden Temple of Dambulla}} || [[Dambulla]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Central Highlands of Sri Lanka || [[Central Province (Sri Lanka)|Central Province]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Syria]] === [[File:Krak des Chevaliers landscape (cropped).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krak des Chevaliers]] NOTE: Syria is a [[war zone]]. By 2015, news reports were indicating all six of the country's listed sites had been gravely damaged. The sites remain on the UNESCO heritage list and the list of UNESCO heritage in danger. Much of Palmyra was destroyed after the city fell to Da'esh extremists in 2015; the Assad régime regained control in 2016 but the damage has been done. {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Damascus || [[Damascus]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Ancient City of Bosra || [[Bosra]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Site of Palmyra || [[Palmyra]] || Cultural || 1980 || Mined or destroyed in 2015. |- | Ancient City of Aleppo || [[Aleppo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din || [[Krak des Chevaliers]] and [[Latakia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient Villages of Northern Syria || [[Dead Cities]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Tajikistan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Proto-urban site of Sarazm || [[Zeravshan]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.625|long=72.625|name=Tajik National Park (Mountains of the [[Pamirs]])}} || [[Pamirs]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Thailand]] === [[Image:Thailand Ayutthaya Wat Yai Chai Mongkon.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.3518|long=100.5561|name=Historic City of Ayutthaya}} || [[Ayutthaya]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=17.0198|long=99.7040|name=Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns}} || [[Sukhothai]], [[Si Satchanalai]] and [[Kamphaeng Phet]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries]] || [[Lower Northern Thailand]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Ban Chiang Archaeological Site || [[Udon Thani]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex || [[Khao Yai National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Kaeng Krachan National Park|Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex]] || [[Central Thailand]] || Natural || 2021 || |} ===[[Turkey]]=== [[File:Istanbul sunset 1480511.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic areas of Istanbul]] [[File:Nemrut Dagi (3823871129).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Nemrut Dagi]] [[File:Safranbolu 06526 20070130101946.jpg|200px|thumbnail|City of Safranbolu]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=but|wikidata=|lat=38.6509|long=34.8528|name=[[Göreme|Göreme National Park]] and the Rock Sites of [[Cappadocia]]}} || [[Cappadocia]] || Mixed || 1985 || |- | Great Mosque and Hospital of [[Divrigi]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Historic Areas]] of [[Istanbul]] || [[Istanbul]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Bogazkale|Hattusha: the Hittite Capital]] || [[Central Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Nemrut Dagi]] || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.9258|long=29.1248|name=[[Pamukkale|Hierapolis-Pamukkale]]}} || [[Southern Aegean]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Kınık|Xanthos]]-[[Kınık|Letoon]] || [[Lycia]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | City of [[Safranbolu]] || [[Western Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.95723|long=26.23830|name=Archaeological Site of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]}} || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Edirne|Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex]] || [[Eastern Thrace]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Neolithic Site of [[Çatalhöyük]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Bursa| Bursa and Cumalıkızık]]: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.1309|long=27.1840|name=[[Bergama|Pergamon]] and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape}} || [[Northern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Diyarbakir]] Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.93918|long=27.34127|name=[[Ephesus]]}} || [[Central Aegean]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Ani]] || [[Eastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Aphrodisias]] || [[Southern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Göbekli Tepe || [[Urfa]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Arslantepe Mound || [[Malatya]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Turkmenistan]] === [[File:KonyeUrgenchMausoleum.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Konye Urgench]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” || [[Merv]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Kunya-Urgench || [[Konye Urgench]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Parthian Fortresses of Nisa || [[Nissa]] || Cultural || 2007 || |} === [[United Arab Emirates]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) || [[Al Ain]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Uzbekistan]] === [[Image:Registan sunset.jpg|thumb|200px|Samarkand - Crossroads of Cultures, Uzbekistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.3785|long=60.3595|name=Itchan Kala}} || [[Khiva]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Historic Centre of Bukhara || [[Bukhara]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz || [[Shakhrizabz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures || [[Samarkand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |} === [[Vietnam]] === [[File:Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam province, South Central Coast, Vietnam.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hoi An ancient town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.4695|long=107.5780|name=Complex of Hué Monuments}} || [[Hue]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.9101|long=107.0707|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}}Ha Long Bay || [[Ha Long Bay]] || Natural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.87713|long=108.32865|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}} || [[Hoi An]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | My Son Sanctuary || [[My Son]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park || [[Phong Nha-Ke Bang]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.03655|long=105.84039|name=Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi}} || [[Hanoi]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Citadel of the Ho Dynasty || [[Central Coast (Vietnam)]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Trang An Landscape Complex || [[Ninh Binh]], [[Northern Vietnam]] || Mixed|| 2014 || |} === [[Yemen]] === [[File:Zabid flickr01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of Zabid]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old Walled City of Shibam || [[Shibam]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old City of Sana'a || [[Sana'a]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Historic Town of Zabid || [[Zabid]] || Cultural || 1993 || Listed as in danger since 2000 |- | Socotra Archipelago || [[Socotra]] || Natural || 2008 || |} == [[Europe]] == {{Mapframe|59|18.98|zoom=3|width=420|height=420|name=World Heritage sites in Europe|align=center}} === [[Albania]] === [[File:Gjirokastra.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Gjirokastër]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Butrint]] || [[Coastal Albania]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Gjirokastër]] and [[Berat]] || [[Southeastern Albania]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region || [[Pogradec]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with North Macedonia |} ===[[Andorra]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley || south and east of [[Andorra La Vella]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} ===[[Armenia]]=== [[File:Ejmiadzin Cathedral.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Echmiadzin Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Monasteries of [[Alaverdi|Haghpat and Sanahin]] || [[Northern Armenia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Cathedral and Churches of [[Echmiadzin]] and the archaeological site of [[Central_Armenia#Other_sites_worth_visiting|Zvartnots]] || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Central Armenia#Garni_Temple_and_Geghard_Monastery|Monastery of Geghard]] and the Upper Azat Valley || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ===[[Austria]]=== [[File:Hallstatt 300.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hallstatt-Dachstein]] [[File:Horses outside Stephansdom.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic Centre of Vienna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Salzburg]] || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Palace and Gardens of [[Vienna/Hietzing|Schönbrunn]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hallstatt]]-Dachstein / [[Salzkammergut]] Cultural Landscape || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Semmering]] Railway || [[Lower Austria]] || Cultural || 1998 || The first ever railway to be so honored |- | City of [[Graz]] – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg || [[Styria]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Wachau]] Cultural Landscape || [[Lower Austria]], between [[Melk]] and [[Krems]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Fertö / [[Neusiedl Lake|Neusiedlersee]] Cultural Landscape || [[Burgenland]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Hungary |- | Historic Centre of [[Vienna/Innere Stadt|Vienna]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Baden bei Wien]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Azerbaijan]]=== [[File:Gobustan National Park.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Gobustan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | The Walled city of [[Baku]] with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Qobustan|Gobustan]] Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sheki]] with the Khan’s Palace || [[Sheki Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Belarus]]=== [[File:Mir castle in spring.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mir Castle]] [[File:BelarusBNP11.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bisons in Belovezhskaya Puscha National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mir|Mir Castle]] complex || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at [[Nesvizh]] || [[Minsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Poland, extended in 2014 |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Grodno Oblast]], [[Brest Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Belgium]]=== [[File:Grand place Brussels.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Grand Place, Brussels]] [[File:Minières néolithiques de silex - Spiennes (1).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Neolithic flint mines, Spiennes]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Flemish Béguinages || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 1998 || 13 Béguinages |- | La Grand-Place, [[Brussels]] || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, [[La Louvière]] and Le Roeulx (Hainault) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 33 belfries in Belgium |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.20887|long=3.22678|name=Historic Centre of [[Bruges]]}} || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Neolithic Flint Mines at [[Spiennes]] ([[Mons]]) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Notre-Dame Cathedral in [[Tournai]] || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex, [[Antwerp]] || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stoclet House || [[Brussels/Woluwé-Saint-Pierre|Brussels]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Major Mining Sites of Wallonia || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Antwerp]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Colonies of Benevolence || [[Turnhout]] || Cultural || 2021 || 3 sites, shared with the Netherlands |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Spa (Belgium)|Spa]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] === [[File:Mostar Old Town Panorama.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mostar Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.33727|long=17.81504|name=Old Bridge Area of the Old City of [[Mostar]]}} || [[Herzegovina]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in [[Višegrad]] || [[Sarajevo Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia |} ===[[Bulgaria]] === [[File:Pirin national park.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pirin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Sofia#See|Boyana Church]] | wikidata=Q276553 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Shumen#Go next|Madara Rider]] | wikidata = Q319296 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Rousse|Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo]] | wikidata = Q503387 }} || [[North Bulgaria]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Thracian tomb of [[Kazanlak]] | wikidata = Q301815 }} || [[Northern Thrace]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Ancient City of [[Nessebar]] | wikidata = Q64617320 }} || [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Silistra|Srebarna Nature Reserve]] | wikidata = Q122082 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Pirin|Pirin National Park]] | wikidata = Q651314 }} || [[Pirin Macedonia]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Rila Monastery | wikidata = Q207945 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Isperih|Thracian tomb of Sveshtari]] | wikidata = Q650531 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |} ===[[Croatia]]=== [[File:View old city of Dubrovnik-3.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Dubrovnik|Old City of Dubrovnik]], [[Croatia]]]] [[File:Diocletian's Palace, Golden Gate 1.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Palace of Diocletian, Split]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.64086|long=18.10906|name=Old City of [[Dubrovnik]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.50884|long=16.43895|name=Historical Complex of [[Split]] with the Palace of Diocletian}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.8798|long=15.6149|name=[[Plitvice Lakes National Park]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of [[Poreč]] || [[Istria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Historic City of [[Trogir]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral of St. James in [[Sibenik]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stari Grad Plain, [[Hvar|Island Hvar]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Montenegro and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Italy and Montenegro |} ===[[Cyprus]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Paphos]] || [[Paphos district]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Painted Churches in the [[Nicosia district (South)|Troodos]] Region || || Cultural || 1985 || 10 churches |- | Choirokoitia || [[Larnaca district]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} ===[[Czech Republic]]=== [[File:Downtown, Prague, Czech Republic - 8171.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Prague|Historic centre of Prague]], [[Czech Republic]]]] [[File:Stained glass - Kutna Hora.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Stained glass in St. Barbara, Kutna Hora]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Český Krumlov]] || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.08740|long=14.42099|name=Historic Centre of [[Prague]]}} || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Telč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at [[Žďár nad Sázavou|Zelená Hora]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Kutná Hora]]: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Lednice-Valtice]] Cultural Landscape || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[South Bohemia|Holasovice]] Historical Village Reservation || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Gardens and Castle at [[Kroměříž]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Litomyšl]] Castle || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Holy Trinity Column in [[Olomouc]] || [[North Moravia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Tugendhat Villa in [[Brno]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in [[Třebíč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at [[Pardubice#Go next|Kladruby nad Labem]] || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[North Bohemia]], [[West Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 sites in the Czech Republic, shared with Germany |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Františkovy Lázně]], [[Karlovy Vary]], [[Mariánské Lázně]] (collectively known as the [[West Bohemian Spa Triangle]]) || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Denmark]]=== ''For sites in Greenland (officially listed under Denmark), see the [[#Greenland]] table below'' [[File:Elsinore castle.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kronborg Castle, Elsinore]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Jelling]] Mounds, Runic Stones and Church || [[East Jutland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Roskilde]] Cathedral || [[West Zealand]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Kronborg Castle in [[Elsinore]] || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Stevns Cliff|Stevns Klint]] || [[ South Zealand]] || Natural|| 2014 || |- | [[Wadden Sea National Park|Wadden Sea]] || [[South Jutland]] || Natural|| 2014 || Extended to Denmark in 2014, shared with Germany and Netherlands |- | Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement || [[Kolding]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Estonia]]=== [[Image:Old Town Of Tallinn.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.43735|long=24.74527|name=Historic Centre (Old Town) of [[Tallinn]]}} || [[North Estonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[North Estonia]], [[South Estonia]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Finland]]=== [[Image:Suomenlinna.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Helsinki#Islands|Suomenlinna]], [[Finland]]]] [[File:Rauma 3.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Rauma]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=60.14626|long=24.98826|name=[[Helsinki#Islands|Fortress of Suomenlinna]], [[Helsinki]]} || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Rauma|Old Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Petäjävesi]] Old Church || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, [[Kouvola|Jaala]] || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bronze Age Burial Site of [[Sammallahdenmäki]], near [[Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ostrobothnia]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Sweden |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnish Lapland]], [[Central Finland]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[France]]=== [[File:MontSaintMichelNuit4.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Mont Saint Michel|Mont-Saint Michel and its Bay]], [[France]]]] [[File:La salle du Trône (Château de Fontainebleau).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Throne room, Fontainebleau Castle]] [[File:France arc et senas saline royal main building 1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saltworks of Franche-Comté]] [[Image:Paris, France.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Paris|Banks of the Seine]], [[France]]]] [[File:Carcasonneouterwall.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fortified city of Carcassone]] [[File:Azay le rideau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Azay le Rideau, Loire Valley]] [[File:Bordeaux place de la bourse with tram.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bordeaux]] [[File:(Albi) North views of the Ste Cécile Cathedral and the Old Bridge.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Albi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Chartres]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.63598|long=-1.51152|name=[[Mont-Saint-Michel]] and its Bay}} || [[Lower Normandy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.80454|long=2.12128|name=Palace and Park of [[Versailles]]}} || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the [[Montignac (Dordogne)|Vézère Valley]] || [[Dordogne]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Vézelay]], Church and Hill || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Amiens]] Cathedral || [[Picardy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Arles]], Roman and Romanesque Monuments || [[Bouches-du-Rhône]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Cistercian Abbey of [[Semur-en-Auxois#Go_next|Fontenay]] || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Palace and Park of [[Fontainebleau]] || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Orange (Provence)|Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange]] || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt || [[Franche-Comté]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe || [[Vienne (region)|Vienne]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Cargèse#Go next|Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve]] || [[Corsica]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in [[Nancy]] || [[Lorraine]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Remoulins|Pont du Gard]] (Roman Aqueduct) || [[Languedoc-Roussillon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Strasbourg]] - Grande île || [[Alsace]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, [[Reims]] || [[Champagne-Ardenne]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Paris]], Banks of the Seine || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Bourges]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Avignon]]: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Canal du Midi || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Languedoc-Roussillon]]: from [[Toulouse]] to [[Sète]] || Cultural || 1996 || part of a network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. |- | Historic Fortified City of [[Carcassonne]] || [[Aude]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées - Mont Perdu || [[Midi-Pyrenees]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with Spain |- | Historic Site of [[Lyon]]s || [[Rhône]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France]] || || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 23 belfries in France |- | Jurisdiction of [[Bordeaux#Go next|Saint-Emilion]] || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | The [[Loire Valley]] between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes || [[Pays de la Loire]] and [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Provins]], Town of Medieval Fairs || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Le Havre]], the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret || [[Upper Normandy]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Bordeaux]], Port of the Moon || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Fortifications of Vauban]] || || Cultural || 2008 || 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders and coasts of France. |- | Episcopal City of [[Albi]] || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Tarn]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Haute-Savoie]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[Cevennes|The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean Agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape]] || || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] Mining Basin || [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] || Cultural || 2012 || site consists of 109 separate components over 120,000 ha |- | Decorated cave of [[Vallon Pont d'Arc|Pont d’Arc]], known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche || [[Ardèche]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars || [[Épernay]], [[Reims]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Climats, terroirs of Burgundy || [[Dijon]], [[Beaune]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Paris]], [[Bordeaux#Go next|Pessac]], [[Marseille]], [[Île-de-France]], [[Saint-Dié-des-Vosges]], [[Franche-Comté]], [[Menton]], [[Saint-Étienne#Go next|Firminy]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Puy-de-Dôme|Chaine des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena]] || [[Auvergne]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Cordouan Lighthouse || [[Royan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Vichy]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | [[Nice]], Winter Resort Town of the Riviera || [[Alpes-Maritimes]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]=== [[Image:Jvari Church view.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Mtskheta|Historical Monuments of Mtskheta]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Kutaisi#See|Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery]] || [[Rioni Region]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historical Monuments of [[Mtskheta]] || [[Kartli]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Upper Svaneti || [[Northwestern Georgia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands || [[Northwestern Georgia]], [[Southwestern Georgia]] || Natural || 2021 || 7 components |} ===[[Germany]]=== [[File:Aachen Germany Imperial-Cathedral-01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aachen Cathedral]] [[Image:Hildesheim-St Michaels Church.outside.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Hildesheim|Church of Saint Michael]], [[Hildesheim]], [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Holstentor04.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Lübeck]]: Holstentor, [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Kölner Dom - Westfassade 2022 ohne Gerüst-0968.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cologne|Cologne Cathedral]], [[Germany]]]] [[File:Stralsunder Altstadt.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old Stralsund]] [[Image:Oberwesel-stadt-1-d-schmidt-03-2003.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Middle Rhine Valley]]: View from castle Schönburg to Oberwesel]] [[File:Bergpark wilhelmshoehe talblick ds 05 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: View towards Kassel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Aachen]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Eifel]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Speyer]] Cathedral || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Würzburg]] Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square || [[Bavaria]], [[Lower Franconia]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of Wies || [[Bavaria]], [[Bavarian Swabia]], [[Füssen#See|Steingaden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at [[Brühl]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church at [[Hildesheim]] || [[Lower Saxony]], [[Hanover Region]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Roman Empire|Roman]] Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in [[Trier]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Frontiers of the [[Roman Empire]] || [[Hesse]], [[Bad Homburg]] || Cultural || 1987 (2005) || Shared with UK, The two sections of the Limes in Germany cover a length of 550&nbsp;km from the north-west of the country to the Danube in the south-east. |- | [[Hanseatic League|Hanseatic City]] of [[Lübeck]] || [[Schleswig-Holstein]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Palaces and Parks of [[Potsdam]] and [[Berlin]] || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Abbey and Altenmünster of [[Lorsch]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of [[Goslar]] and Upper Harz Water Management System || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Maulbronn Monastery Complex || [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Pforzheim]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Old Town]] of [[Bamberg]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of [[Quedlinburg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Saarbrücken|Völklingen]] Ironworks || [[Saarland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Darmstadt#Go next|Messel Pit Fossil Site]] || [[Hesse]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Cologne]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bauhaus and its Sites in [[Weimar]] and [[Dessau]] || [[Thuringia]]; [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Luther Memorials in [[Eisleben]] and [[Wittenberg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Classical [[Weimar]] || [[Thuringia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.51981|long=13.39858|name=[[Berlin/Mitte#Museumsinsel|Museumsinsel]] (Museum Island), [[Berlin]]}} || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wartburg Castle || [[Thuringia]], [[Eisenach]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Garden Kingdom of [[Dessau]]-Wörlitz || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Monastic Island of [[Reichenau]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in [[Essen]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Ruhr]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Stralsund]] and [[Wismar]] || [[Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Middle Rhine Valley|Upper Middle Rhine Valley]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] and [[Hesse]], between [[Koblenz]] and [[Bingen]] / [[Rüdesheim]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Bad Muskau|Muskauer]] Park / Park Mużakowski || [[Saxony]], [[Upper Lusatia]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Poland |- | Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of [[Bremen]] || [[Bremen]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Old town]] of [[Regensburg]] with Stadtamhof || [[Bavaria]], [[Upper Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Berlin]] Modernism Housing Estates || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]], [[Brandenburg]], [[Thuringia]] and [[Hesse]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | The Wadden Sea || along the coast of [[Lower Saxony]] and [[Schleswig-Holstein]], including the [[East Frisian Islands|East]] and [[North Frisian Islands]] || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[Netherlands]], in 2014 extended to Denmark |- | Fagus Factory in [[Alfeld (Leine)|Alfeld]] || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] and [[Bavaria]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia |- | Margravial Opera House [[Bayreuth]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Bergpark [[Kassel#See|Wilhelmshöhe]] || [[North Hesse]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey || [[Teutoburg Forest]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hamburg/Neustadt-Altstadt|Speicherstadt]] and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus || [[Hamburg]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Stuttgart]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura || [[Swabian Mountains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke|| [[Schleswig]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | [[Naumburg]] Cathedral || [[Saxony Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Water Management System of [[Augsburg]] || [[Bavarian Swabia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[Saxony]] || Cultural || 2019 || 17 sites in Germany, shared with the Czech Republic |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bad Ems]], [[Bad Kissingen]], [[Baden-Baden]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | Mathildenhöhe [[Darmstadt]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with the Netherlands |- | ShUM Sites of [[Speyer]], [[Worms]] and [[Mainz]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Gibraltar]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Gorham's Cave Complex|| [[Gibraltar]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Greece]]=== [[File:The Parthenon in Athens.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acropolis, Athens]] [[File:Mount Athos by cod gabriel 25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Athos]] [[File:2019-08-28 Pythagorion (KPFC) 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pythagoeion, Samos]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.48207|long=22.50100|name=Archaeological Site of [[Delphi]]}} || [[Central Greece]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.97169|long=23.72634|name=[[Acropolis]], [[Athens]]}} || [[Attica]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval City of [[Rhodes (city)|Rhodes]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=39.7250|long=21.6296|name=[[Meteora]]}} || [[Thessaly]], [[Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Mount Athos]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of [[Thessaloniki]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus || [[Nafplio]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Mystras]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | [[Delos]], [[Cyclades]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Monasteries of [[Daphni]], [[Hossios Luckas]] and Nea Moni of [[Chios]] || || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Pythagoreion and Heraion of [[Samos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) || [[Macedonia (Greece)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Archaeological Sites of [[Mycenae]] and [[Tiryns]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John, [[Pátmos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Old Town of [[Corfu]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Philippi]] || [[Macedonia (Greece)|East Macedonia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Hungary]]=== [[File:Parlement van Boedapest gelegen aan de Donau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Budapest]] [[File:Hortobágy.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hortobágy National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=47.4984|long=19.0409|name=[[Budapest]], including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue}} || [[Central Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old Village of [[Hollókő]] and its Surroundings || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Caves of [[Aggtelek]] Karst and Slovak Karst || [[Northern Hungary]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Slovakia |- | Millenary Benedictine Monastery of [[Pannonhalma]] and its Natural Environment || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hortobágy]] National Park - the ''Puszta'' || [[Northern Great Plain]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Early Christian Necropolis of [[Pécs]] (Sopianae) || [[Southern Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Sopron#Further afield|Fertő]] / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Austria |- | [[Tokaj-Hegyalja|Tokaj]] Wine Region Cultural Landscape || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Iceland]]=== [[File:River in Thingvellir, Iceland.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Þingvellir National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Þingvellir National Park]] || [[South Iceland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Vestmannaeyjar|Surtsey]] || [[South Iceland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Vatnajökull National Park]] - dynamic nature of fire and ice || [[East Iceland]] || Natural || 2019 || |} ===[[Ireland]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park|Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne]] || [[East Coast and Midlands]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Skellig Michael|Sceilg Mhichíl]] || [[Southwest Ireland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} ===[[Italy]]=== [[Image:Tower of pisa.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Pisa|Piazza del Duomo, Pisa]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Venice|Venice and its Lagoon]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:Trulli 2005.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Alberobello|Trulli of Alberobello]], [[Italy]]]] [[File:Napoli pompei.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pompeii]] [[File:1 manarola evening 2012.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cinque Terre]] [[File:Aquileia basilica.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Basilica of Aquileia]] [[File:Villa d'Este 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villa d'Este, Tivoli]] [[File:Greek theater of Syracuse AvL.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Syracuse]] [[File:Grödner Joch.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Dolomites]] [[File:Etna1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Etna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Rock Drawings in [[Valcamonica]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by "Leonardo da Vinci" in [[Milan/West|Milan]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.9022|long=12.4588|name=Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights, and San Paolo Fuori le Mura}} || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Vatican |- | Historic Centre of [[Florence]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Piazza del Duomo, [[Pisa]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Venice]] and its Lagoon || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of [[San Gimignano]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of [[Matera]] || [[Basilicata]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | City of [[Vicenza]] and the Palladian Villas of the [[Veneto]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Bergamo#Go next|Crespi d'Adda]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Ferrara]], City of the Renaissance and its Po Delta || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.8487|long=14.2503|name=Historic Centre of [[Naples]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Siena]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Castel del Monte || [[Andria]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Early Christian Monuments of [[Ravenna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Pienza]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | The ''Trulli'' of [[Alberobello]] || [[Apulia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | 18th-Century Royal Palace at [[Caserta]] with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli and the San Leucio Complex || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area of [[Agrigento]] || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.7511|long=14.4890|name=Archaeological Areas of [[Pompeii]], [[Herculaneum]], and [[Torre Annunziata]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), [[Padua]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, [[Modena]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Amalfi Coast|Costiera Amalfitana]] || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Portovenere, [[Cinque Terre]], and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Residences of the Royal House of Savoy || [[Piedmont]], in and around [[Turin]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Su Nuraxi di Barumini || [[Sardinia]] || Cultural || 1997 || a special type of defensive structure known as nuraghi |- | Villa Romana del Casale || [[Sicily]], [[Piazza Armerina]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of [[Aquileia]] || [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park]] with the Archeological sites of [[Paestum]] and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Urbino]] || [[Marche]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Villa Adriana, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Assisi]], the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites || [[Umbria]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | City of [[Verona]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Isole Eolie ([[Aeolian Islands]]) || [[Sicily]], [[Messina (province)|Messina]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Villa d'Este, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-eastern Sicily) || [[Sicily]]: [[Noto]], [[Caltagirone]], [[Militello Val di Catania]], [[Catania]], [[Modica]], [[Palazzolo]], [[Ragusa]] and [[Scicli]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | ''Sacri Monti'' of [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Lombardy]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Switzerland |- | Etruscan Necropolises of [[Cerveteri]] and [[Tarquinia]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Val d'Orcia]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]] and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Genoa]]: ''Le Strade Nuove'' and the system of the ''Palazzi dei Rolli'' || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Mantua]] and [[Sabbioneta]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula /Bernina Landscapes || [[Lombardian Alps and Prealps#Go next|Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Switzerland |- | The [[South Tyrol|Dolomites]] || [[Trentino-Alto Adige]] || Natural || 2009 || |- | [[Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568–774 A.D.)]] || [[Brescia]], [[Cividale del Friuli]] ([[Udine (province)|province of Udine]]), [[Castelseprio]] ([[Varese (province)|province of Varese]]), [[Spoleto]] and [[Campello sul Clitunno]] ([[Perugia (province)|province of Perugia]]), [[Benevento]] (in [[Campania]]) and [[Monte Sant'Angelo]] ([[Foggia (province)|province of Foggia]]) || Cultural || 2011 || Monasteries, churches and fortresses associated with the Longobards who settled in Italy in that period of time. |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia |- | Medici Villas and Gardens || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Mount Etna]] || [[Sicily]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | The Vineyard Landscape of [[Piedmont]]: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato|| [[Northwest Italy]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Arab-Norman [[Palermo]] and the Cathedral Churches of [[Cefalù]] and [[Monreale]]|| [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Bergamo]], [[Peschiera del Garda]], [[Palmanova]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Montenegro |- | [[Ivrea]], industrial city of the 20th century|| [[Piedmont]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene|| [[Treviso (province)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Padua]]’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles|| [[Padova (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Montecatini Terme]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom |- | The Porticoes of [[Bologna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Kosovo]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |} ===[[Latvia]]=== [[File:The House of Blackheads in Riga's Town Square.jpg|thumb|200px|Town square, Riga]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Riga/Vecrīga|Historic Centre of Riga]] || [[Riga region]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Vidzeme]], [[Zemgale]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Lithuania]]=== [[File:Nidos kopos.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Curonian Spit]] [[File:Meškonysgeo.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Struve Geodetic Arc]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Vilnius]] Historic Centre || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Lithuania Minor]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Russia |- | [[Kernavė]] Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Aukštaitija]], [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Luxembourg]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Luxembourg (city)|Luxembourg]]: its Old Quarters and Fortifications || [[Luxembourg]] || Cultural || 1994 || |} ===[[Malta]]=== [[File:St Sebastian Curtain.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valletta]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Valletta]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Valletta|Hal Saflieni Hypogeum]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Megalithic Temples of Malta]] || [[Malta Island]], [[Gozo]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} ===[[Moldova]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Montenegro]]=== [[File:Durmitor national park montenegro.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Durmitor National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Durmitor National Park]] || [[North Montenegrin Mountains]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.42504|long=18.77085|name=Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of [[Kotor]]}} || [[Bay of Kotor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Kotor]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Italy |} ===[[Netherlands]]=== [[File:Kinderdijkwindmolen3.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kinderdijk]] [[File:Herengracht 2010.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The canals of Amsterdam]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Schokland and Surroundings || [[Noordoostpolder]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Defence Line of Amsterdam || [[Gelderland]], [[North Brabant]], [[North Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 1996 || Expanded in 2021 with the addition of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. |- | Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao || [[#Curaçao|Curaçao]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[Netherlands]] |- | Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout || [[Kinderdijk]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) || [[Lemmer]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) || [[Beemster]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House) || [[Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | The Wadden Sea || [[West Frisian Islands]], [[Hogeland]] coast and [[Friesland|Frisian]] coast || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[#Germany|Germany]] and since 2014 with [[#Denmark|Denmark]] |- | [[Amsterdam/Canal District|Seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht]] || [[Amsterdam]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Van Nellefabriek || [[Rotterdam]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || [[Gelderland]], [[South Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany |- | Colonies of Benevolence (''Koloniën van Weldadigheid'') || [[Noordenveld|Veenhuizen]] and [[Drenthse Veenkoloniën]], [[Drenthe]] || Cultural || 2021 || Along with the colony of the same kind in Merksplas and Wortel-Kolonie, Belgium. |} ===[[North Macedonia]]=== [[File:Ohrid viewed from lake.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ohrid|Ohrid Region]], [[North Macedonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the [[Ohrid]] region || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with [[Albania]] |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe|Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] (Dlaboka Reka Beech Forest within [[Mavrovo National Park]]) || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Natural || 2021 || shared with multiple other European countries |} ===[[Norway]]=== [[File:Bergen by night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bryggen]] [[File:GeirangerFjordNorwayFjord.jpg|200px|thumbnail|West Norwegian Fjords]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Bergen#Bryggen|Bryggen]] || [[Bergen]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Luster|Urnes]] Stave Church || [[Luster]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Rock Art of [[Alta]] || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Vega (Norway)|Vegaøyan]] - The Vega Archipelago || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Røros]] Mining Town and the Circumference || [[Middle Norway]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnmark]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |- | West Norwegian Fjords - [[Geiranger]]fjord and [[Gudvangen|Nærøyfjord]] || || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Rjukan]]-[[Notodden]] Industrial Heritage Site || [[Telemark]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Poland]]=== [[File:Kraków - Sukiennice 01 cropped.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krakow's Historic Centre]] [[Image:Varšava, Śródmieście, Rynek Starego Miasta.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Warsaw|Historic Centre of Warsaw]], [[Poland]]]] [[File:Kościół p.w. MB Anielskiej w Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, woj. małopolskie, pow. wadowicki A-739 -Magkrys.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Podlachia]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Belarus, extended in 2014 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.0617|long=19.9374|name=[[Krakow]]'s Historic Centre}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Wieliczka]] and [[Bochnia]] Royal Salt Mines || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978, extension 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.03454|long=19.18079|name=[[Auschwitz|Auschwitz Birkenau: German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)]]}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.24926|long=21.01223|name=[[Warsaw/Śródmieście|Historic Centre of Warsaw]]}} || [[Masovia]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Old City of [[Zamość]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Castle of the Teutonic Order in [[Malbork]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Medieval Town of [[Toruń]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]]: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Churches of Peace in [[Jawor]] and [[Świdnica]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Southern Little Poland]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Muskauer Park / [[Łęknica|Park Mużakowski]] || [[Greater Poland]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Germany |- | Centennial Hall in [[Wrocław]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Lesser Poland]], [[Subcarpathia]] || Cultural || 2013 || shared with Ukraine |- | [[Tarnowskie Góry]] Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System || [[Silesian Voivodeship]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski|Krzemionki prehistoric striped flint mining region]] || [[Swietokrzyskie]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Portugal]]=== [[File:Belém Tower from East.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Belém Tower]] [[Image:Douro Valley Regua.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Douro|Alto Douro Wine Region]], [[Portugal]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores || [[Azores]], [[Terceira]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of Christ in [[Tomar]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of [[Batalha]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belem in [[Lisbon]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Évora]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Monastery of [[Alcobaça]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Cultural Landscape of [[Sintra]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Oporto]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the [[Vila Nova de Foz Côa|Côa Valley]] and Siega Verde || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Spain |- | Laurisilva of [[Madeira]] || [[Madeira]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Douro|Alto Douro]] Wine Region || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Guimarães]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Landscape of the [[Pico]] Island Vineyard Culture || [[Azores]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Garrison Border Town of [[Elvas]] and its Fortifications || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | University of [[Coimbra]] – Alta and Sofia || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Royal Building of [[Mafra]] – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in [[Braga]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Romania]]=== [[File:Denube Delta Bank.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Danube Delta]] [[File:Kisselyk erődtemplom.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villages with fortified churches in Transsylvania]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Danube Delta]] || [[Northern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Churches of [[Moldavia]] || [[Moldavia]] || Cultural || 1993 || including some of the [[Painted Monasteries]] |- | Monastery of [[Horezu]] || [[Oltenia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Villages with Fortified Churches in [[Transylvania]] || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || see also [[Hunedoara|Sarmizegetusa]] |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.21997|long=24.79218|name=Historic Centre of [[Sighişoara]]}} || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Maramureş]] || [[Maramureş]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Roșia Montană]] Mining Landscape || [[Alba County]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Russia]]=== [[Image:Moscow Red Square.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Moscow|Kremlin and Red Square]], [[Russia]]]] [[File:Four herous01.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Virgin Komi forests]] [[File:Governor's Palace.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kazan Kremlin]] [[File:Jaroslavl from Kremlin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Jaroslavl's Historic Centre]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Asia|Asia]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.9390|long=30.3158|name=[[Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments]]}} || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Kizhi]] Pogost || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.75350|long=37.61960|name=Kremlin and Red Square, [[Central Moscow|Moscow]]}} || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the [[Solovetsky Islands]] || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Arkhangelsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Monuments of [[Novgorod]] and Surroundings || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | White Monuments of [[Vladimir]] and [[Suzdal]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in [[Sergiev Posad]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Church of the Ascension, [[Kolomenskoye]] || [[Central Russia]], [[Moscow Oblast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Virgin Komi Forests || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Komi Republic]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Caucasian Biosphere Reserve|Western Caucasus]] || [[Southern Russia]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Kaliningrad Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Lithuania |- | Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Vologda Oblast]], [[Ferapontovo]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Historic and Architectural Complex of the [[Kazan]] Kremlin || [[Volga Region]], [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of [[Derbent]] || [[Southern Russia]], [[Dagestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Moscow Outskirts|Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Historical Centre of the City of [[Yaroslavl]] || [[Central Russia]], || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || Gogland Island ([[Leningrad Oblast]]) || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine |- | Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of [[Sviyazhsk]] || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2017 || |- | Churches of the [[Pskov]] School of Architecture || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea || [[Karelia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[San Marino]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[San Marino]] Historic Centre and Monte Titano || || Cultural || 2008 || |} ===[[Serbia]]=== [[File:Manastir Studenica - The Studenica Monastery.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Studenica Monastery]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Stari Ras and Sopocani || [[Novi Pazar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Kraljevo|Studenica Monastery]] || [[Šumadija]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |- | Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius || [[Podunavlje]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro |} ===[[Slovakia]]=== [[File:SK BS Trinity Square.PNG|200px|thumbnail|Banska Stiavnica]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Banská Štiavnica]] and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Levoča]], [[Spišský Hrad]] and the Associated Cultural Monuments || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Vlkolínec]] || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Caves of the [[Aggtelek]] Karst and [[Slovak Karst National Park|Slovak Karst]] || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Hungary |- | [[Bardejov]] Town Conservation Reserve || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area || || Cultural || 2008 || List consist of two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries. |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Germany |} ===[[Slovenia]]=== [[File:Skocjanske jame.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Skojcan Caves]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Skocjan Caves || [[Coast and Karst]] near [[Divača]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy |- | Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and [[Idrija]] || [[Julian Alps]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Spain |- | The works of Jože Plečnik in [[Ljubljana]] – Human Centred Urban Design || [[Central Slovenia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Spain]]=== [[File:Alhambra Granada desde Albaicin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Alhambra]] [[File:Aqueduct of Segovia 08.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Segovia and its Aqueduct]] [[File:Toledo Skyline Panorama, Spain - Dec 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Toledo (Spain)|Historic City of Toledo]], [[Spain]]]] [[File:Monastero de Poblet (entrada).JPG|200px|thumbnail|Poblet Monastery]] [[File:Cogul HBreuil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula]] [[File:Tarragona - Circo romano 14.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Archeological Ensemble of Tárraco]] [[File:Zubia jun.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vizcaya Bridge]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.17676|long=-3.58984|name=[[The Alhambra|Alhambra]], Generalife and Albayzin, [[Granada (city)|Granada]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Burgos (city)|Burgos]] Cathedral || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Cordoba (city, Spain)|Cordoba]] || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Monastery and Site of the [[El Escorial|Escurial]], [[Madrid]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.40354|long=2.17438|name=[[Barcelona|Works of Antoni Gaudí]]}} || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Santillana del Mar|Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain]] || [[Cantabria]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Monuments of [[Oviedo (Spain)|Oviedo]] and the Kingdom of the Asturias || [[Asturias]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Ávila]], with its Extra-Muros churches || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Segovia]] and its Aqueduct || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Santiago de Compostela]] (Old Town) || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |[[La Palma]] || [[Canary Islands]] ||Natural ||2002 |- | [[Garajonay National Park]] || [[La Gomera]] (Canary Islands) || Natural || 1986 || |- | Historic City of [[Toledo (Spain)|Toledo]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Mudejar Architecture of [[Aragon]] || [[Aragon]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Old Town of [[Cáceres]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.38587|long=-5.99313|name=Cathedral, Alcazar and Archivo de Indias in [[Seville]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old City of [[Salamanca (city)|Salamanca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Tarragona#Go_next|Poblet Monastery]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Mérida (Spain)|Mérida]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Way of St. James|Route to Santiago de Compostela]] || || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Walled Town of [[Cuenca (Spain)|Cuenca]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | La Lonja de la Seda de [[Valencia]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Las Médulas || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, [[Barcelona]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées: Mont Perdu || [[Aragon]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with France |- | [[San Millán de la Cogolla|San Millán]] Yuso and Suso Monasteries || [[La Rioja (Spain)|La Rioja]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Portugal |- | Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula || Andalusia, Aragón, Castille-La Mancha, Catalonia, Murcia and Valencia || Cultural || 1998 || |- | University and Historic Precinct of [[Alcalá de Henares]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Ibiza]], Biodiversity and Culture || [[Balearic Islands]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | [[La Laguna|San Cristóbal de La Laguna]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Tarragona|Tárraco]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Burgos_(city)#See|Atapuerca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Catalan Romanesque Churches of the [[Vall de Boi|Vall de Boí]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Palmeral of [[Elche]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Roman Walls of [[Lugo]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Aranjuez]] Cultural Landscape || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza || [[Jaén (province, Spain)|Jaén]], [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Vizcaya Bridge || [[Basque Country]], [[Bilbao]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Teide National Park]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[A Coruña|Tower of Hercules]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Serra de Tramuntana|Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana]] || [[Balearic Islands]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Heritage of Mercury [[Almadén]] and Idrija || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Slovenia |- | [[Antequera]] Dolmens Site || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Córdoba (city, Spain)|Caliphate City of Medina Azahara]] || [[Córdoba (province, Spain)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of [[Gran Canaria]] Cultural Landscape || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Madrid/Retiro-Paseo del Arte|Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro]], a landscape of Arts and Sciences || [[Madrid]] || Cultural || 2021|| |} ===[[Sweden]]=== [[File:Drottningholm1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Drottningholm Castle]] [[File:Visby View.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Hanseatic town of Visby]] [[File:Fågelsjö Gammelgård Framsida.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Decorated farmhouses of Hälsingland]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Royal Domain of [[Drottningholm]] || [[Ekerö]] ([[Stockholm]]) || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Birka and Hovgården || [[Stockholm]], [[Ekerö]] in lake Mälaren || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Engelsberg Ironworks || [[Västmanland]], [[Fagersta]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Carvings in [[Tanum]] || [[Bohuslän]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Skogskyrkogården || [[Stockholm/Söderort]] || Cultural || 1994 || (The Woodland Cemetery) |- | Hanseatic town of [[Visby]] || [[Gotland]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Church Village of Gammelstad, [[Luleå]] || [[Norrbotten]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Laponia|Laponian Area]] || [[Lapland (Sweden)|Lapland]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Naval Port of [[Karlskrona]] || [[Blekinge]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Agricultural Landscape of Southern [[Öland]] || [[Öland]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ångermanland]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Finland |- | Mining Area of the [[Falun#See|Great Copper Mountain]] in [[Falun]] || [[Svealand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Varberg]] Radio Station || [[Halland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Norrbotten County]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Ukraine |- | Decorated Farmhouses of [[Hälsingland]] || [[Hälsingland]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} ===[[Switzerland]]=== [[File:Bern Zytglockenturm von oben.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old city of Berne]] [[File:Lavaux Alpes et Lac léman.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Benedictine Convent of St. John at Müstair || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of [[Saint Gallen|St. Gall]] || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.94787|long=7.45152|name=Old City of [[Berne]]}} || [[Berne Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-town of [[Bellinzona]] || [[Ticino]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.3090|long=7.7811|name=[[Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch]]}} || [[Bernese Highlands]], [[Valais]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Ticino]], near [[Lugano]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Italy |- | [[Lavaux]], Vineyard Terraces || [[Lake Geneva]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Italy |- | Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning || [[Jura Mountains and Fribourg]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Swiss Alps]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Geneva]], [[Vevey|Corseaux]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Japan |} ===[[Ukraine]]=== [[File:Kijów - Sobór Mądrości Bożej 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saint Sofia Cathedral, Kyiv]] [[File:Cernauti Residentia 03.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.45289|long=30.51424|name=[[Kyiv]]: Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra}} || [[Central Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Lviv]] - the Ensemble of the Historic Center || [[Western Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Southern Ukraine]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Western Ukraine]], around [[Rakhiv]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Chernivtsi]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora || [[Crimea]], [[Sevastopol]] || Cultural || 2013|| |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Western Ukraine]]|| Cultural || 2013 || shared with Poland |} ===[[United Kingdom]]=== [[Image:Harlech Castle at sundown - geograph.org.uk - 672294.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harlech]] Castle]] [[File:Durham Cathedral and Castle.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Durham (England)|Durham Castle and Cathedral]]]] [[File:Big Ben at night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Palace of [[Westminster]]]] [[Image:Durdle Door 2003.jpg|thumb|200px|Durdle Door on the [[Jurassic Coast]], [[Dorset]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in [[Gwynedd]] || [[North Wales]] || Cultural || 1986 || [[Caernarfon]] Castle, [[Conwy]] Castle, [[Beaumaris]] Castle & [[Harlech]] Castle |- | Durham Castle and Cathedral || [[Durham (England)|Durham]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=55.24133|long=-6.51202|name=[[Giant's Causeway]] and Causeway Coast}} || [[County Antrim]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ironbridge|Ironbridge Gorge]] || [[Telford]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[St Kilda]] || [[Outer Hebrides]] || Mixed || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.17882|long=-1.82617|name=[[Stonehenge]], [[Avebury]] and Associated Sites}} || [[Wiltshire]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey || [[North Yorkshire]] near [[Ripon (England)|Ripon]] and [[Harrogate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Woodstock (Oxfordshire)|Blenheim Palace]] || [[Oxfordshire]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Bath|City of Bath]] || [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=54.99651|long=-1.786596|name=[[Hadrian's Wall|Frontiers of the Roman Empire]]}} || [[Cumbria]], [[Northumberland]] and [[Tyne and Wear]] || Cultural || 1987 || Otherwise known as Hadrian's Wall. Shared with Germany |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.49934|long=-0.12743|name=Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church}} || [[London/Westminster]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church || [[Canterbury (England)|Canterbury]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.50815|long=-0.07619|name=Tower of London}} || [[London/City of London|London]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.9497|long=-3.1908|name=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and [[Edinburgh/New Town|New]] Towns of Edinburgh}} || [[Edinburgh]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.47796|long=-0.00156|name=Maritime Greenwich}} || [[London/Greenwich]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Heart of Neolithic [[Orkney Islands|Orkney]] || [[Orkney Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Blaenavon]] Industrial Landscape || [[South Wales]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Derwent Valley Mills, [[Belper]] and [[Cromford]] || [[Derbyshire]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Jurassic Coast]] || [[Devon]] and [[Dorset]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | [[New Lanark]] || [[Clydesdale]], near [[Glasgow]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Saltaire]] || [[Bradford]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.4789|long=-0.2953|name=Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew}} || [[London/Richmond-Kew]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Cornwall]] and West [[Devon]] Mining Landscape || [[West Country]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Chirk|Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal]] || [[Chirk]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | The Forth Bridge || [[South Queensferry]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Lake District National Park|The English Lake District]]|| [[Cumbria]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Jodrell Bank Observatory || [[Holmes Chapel]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales || [[Gwynedd]] || Cultural || 2021 || Six locations with quarries, mines, and associated structures (railways, workers' housing, and amenities) |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bath]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Italy |} ===[[Vatican City]]=== [[File:St Peter's Square, Vatican City - April 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Vatican City]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Italy |- | [[Vatican City]] || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1984 || The only entire country to be UNESCO-listed |} == [[North America]] == {{Mapframe|57.78|-111.62|zoom=2|width=350|height=400|name=World Heritage sites in North America|align=center}} === [[Antigua and Barbuda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.00789|long=-61.76535|name=Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites}} || [[English Harbour]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[Barbados]] === [[File:Bridgetown, Barbados, April 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Bridgetown]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.09674|long=-59.61396|name=Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison}} || [[Bridgetown]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Belize]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=17.8502|long=-87.9818|name=Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System}} || [[Toledo (district)|Toledo]], [[Stann Creek]] and [[Belize District]], [[Belize]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 2009 |} === [[Bermuda]] === [[File:Bermuda-Harbour and Town of St George.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of St George]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.38104|long=-64.67671|name=Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda}} || [[Saint George (Bermuda)|Saint George]] || Cultural || 2000 || Officially listed under the [[United Kingdom]] |} === [[Canada]] === [[Image:Moraine lake banff.jpg|thumb|200px|Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park), Canada]] [[File:Place Quebec.jpg|thumb|200px|Old town, Quebec City]] [[File:Rideau canal in winter.jpg|thumb|200px|Rideau Canal, downtown [[Ottawa]] ]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.603|long=-55.5386|name=L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site}} || [[Great Northern Peninsula|St. Anthony, Newfoundland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=61.677|long=-126.085|name=[[Nahanni National Park Reserve|Nahanni National Park]]}} || [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=50.7593|long=-111.4930|name=[[Dinosaur Provincial Park]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]], near [[Brooks]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.993|long=-139.043|name=Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek}} || [[Kluane National Park]] and [[Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.70558|long=-113.65314|name=Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump}} || near [[Fort Macleod]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=52.4024|long=-131.4926|name=SGang Gwaay}} || [[Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.557|long=-113.192|name=[[Wood Buffalo National Park]]}} || [[Wood Buffalo|Northeastern Alberta]], [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=51.8934|long=-117.0374|name=Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks}} || [[Banff National Park]] | [[Hamber Provincial Park]] | [[Jasper National Park]] | [[Kootenay National Park]] | [[Mount Robson Provincial Park]] | [[Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park]] | [[Yoho National Park]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=46.8131|long=-71.2081|name=Historic District of Old Québec}} || [[Quebec City]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=49.6525|long=-57.7510|name=[[Gros Morne National Park]]}} || [[Western Newfoundland]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=44.37711|long=-64.30972|name=Old Town Lunenburg}} || [[Lunenburg]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.9969|long=-113.8973|name=[[Waterton Glacier International Peace Park]]}} || [[Waterton Lakes National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || Shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.1098|long=-66.3641|name=[[Miguasha Park|Miguasha National Park]]}} || [[Gaspé Peninsula]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.4088|long=-75.6815|name=[[Rideau Canal]] and Fortifications}} || [[Eastern Ontario]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=45.69468|long=-64.45045|name=[[Joggins Fossil Cliffs]]}} || [[Cumberland County (Nova Scotia)|Cumberland County]], Nova Scotia || Natural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.10858|long=-64.31021|name=[[Landscape of Grand Pré]] || [[Annapolis Valley]]}}, [[Nova Scotia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.733333|long=-56.415556|name=Red Bay Basque Whaling Station}} || [[Red Bay]], [[Labrador]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.6280|long=-53.1638|name=[[Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve|Mistaken Point]]}} || [[Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Avalon Peninsula]], [[Eastern Newfoundland|Newfoundland]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=51.3306|long=-95.1581|name=[[Pimachiowin Aki]]}} || [[Northern Ontario]], [[Eastern Manitoba]] || Mixed || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.0968|long=-111.7639|name=[[Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park|Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Costa Rica]] === [[File:DirkvdM cloudforest-jungle.jpg|200px|thumbnail|La Amistad International Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Panama]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.5295|long=-87.0599|name=[[Cocos Island National Park]]}} || [[Cocos Island]] || Natural || 1997 || Extended in 2002 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=10.8805|long=-85.6041|name=Area de Conservación Guanacaste}} || [[Guanacaste]] || Natural || 1999 || Extended in 2004 |- | Precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the Diquís || [[South Pacific Costa Rica]] || Cultural|| 2014|| |} === [[Cuba]] === [[File:Old American car in Havanna.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Havana]] [[File:Viñales Valley.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Viñales Valley]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=23.13874|long=-82.35007|name=Old Havana and its Fortifications}} || [[Havana]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.80501|long=-79.98407|name=Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios}} || [[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]] and [[Sancti Spíritus]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.96858|long=-75.87024|name=San Pedro de la Roca Castle, [[Santiago de Cuba]]}} || [[Santiago de Cuba (province)|Santiago de Cuba Province]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.8843|long=-77.5600|name=[[Desembarco del Granma National Park]]}} || [[Granma]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.6143|long=-83.7090|name=Viñales Valley}} || [[Viñales]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba || [[Sierra Maestra]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.4437|long=-74.8801|name=[[Alejandro de Humboldt National Park]]}} || [[Holguin (province)|Holguin]] and [[Guantánamo (province)|Guantánamo Provinces]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.1439|long=-80.4430|name=Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos}} || [[Cienfuegos]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.38257|long=-77.91651|name=Historic Centre of Camagüey}} || [[Camagüey]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Curaçao]] === [[File:Willemstad harbor.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Willemstad]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.10696|long=-68.93616|name=Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao}} || [[Willemstad]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[#Netherlands|Netherlands]] |} === [[Dominica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.3281|long=-61.3013|name=[[Morne Trois Pitons National Park]]}} || [[Dominica]] || Natural || 1997 || |} === [[Dominican Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4728|long=-69.8844|name=Colonial City of Santo Domingo}} || [[Santo Domingo]] || Cultural || 1990 || |} === [[El Salvador]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.82778|long=-89.35645|name=Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site}} || [[La Libertad]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} === [[Greenland]] === [[File:Greenland Ilulissat-25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Ilulissat Icefjord]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ilulissat Icefjord || [[Ilulissat]] || Natural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |- | Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap || [[Southern Greenland]] || Cultural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]]. Made up of 5 components. |- | [[Sisimiut#Go next|Aasivissuit – Nipisat]]. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea || [[Western Greenland]] || Cultural || 2018 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |} === [[Guatemala]] === [[Image:Tikal.jpg|thumb|200px|Tikal National Park, Guatemala]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.55677|long=-90.73376|name=Antigua Guatemala}} || [[Antigua Guatemala]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=17.2221|long=-89.6237|name=Tikal National Park}} || [[Tikal]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=15.2710|long=-89.0403|name=Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua}} || [[Quirigua]] || Cultural || 1981 || |} === [[Haiti]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.5734|long=-72.2432|name=National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers}} || [[Milot]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Honduras]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.83733|long=-89.14145|name=Maya Site of Copan}} || [[Copán Ruinas]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.5093|long=-84.8570|name=[[Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve]]}} || [[Caribbean Honduras]] || Natural || 1982 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |} === [[Jamaica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.1635|long=-76.6983|name=Blue and John Crow Mountains}} || [[Blue Mountains (Jamaica)|Blue Mountains]] || Mixed || 2015 || |} === [[Mexico]] === [[Image:View of the Palenque ruins.jpg|thumb|200px|Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque, Mexico]] [[File:El Tajín 1.jpg|thumb|200px|El Tajin, Mexico]] [[File:Paquime0002.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Archeological zone of Paquimé]] [[File:FacadeMissionChurchConcá.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro]] [[File:Mexmonarchs.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.43267|long=-99.13325|name=Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco}} || [[Mexico City/Centro|Centro Historico]], [[Mexico City]] and [[Xochimilco]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán || [[Oaxaca (city)|Oaxaca]] and [[Monte Alban]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Puebla || [[Puebla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque || [[Palenque]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.69248|long=-98.84350|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan}} || [[Teotihuacan]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.6297|long=-87.7478|name=Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Quintana Roo]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.01592|long=-101.252850|name=Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines}} || [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.6830|long=-88.5686|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza}} || [[Chichen Itza]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.70242|long=-101.19363|name=Historic Centre of Morelia}} || [[Morelia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.43012|long=-97.37304|name=El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City}} || [[El Tajin]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of Zacatecas || [[Zacatecas]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco || [[Baja California Sur]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino || [[Baja California Sur]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Earliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl || [[Puebla (state)|Puebla]], [[Morelos]], and [[Tlaxcala (state)|Tlaxcala]] States || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro || [[Querétaro]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.35938|long=-89.77127|name=Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal}} || [[Uxmal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara || [[Guadalajara]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes || [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua State]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan || [[Veracruz (state)|Veracruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.80369|long=-99.29621|name=Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco}} || [[Morelos|Morelos State]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.8432|long=-90.5369|name=Historic Fortified Town of Campeche}} || [[Campeche]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.10704|long=-89.81016|name=Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche}} || [[Campeche (state)|Campeche State]] || Mixed || 2002 || Cultural heritage since 2002, extended to mixed in 2014 |- | Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro || [[Querétaro (state)|Querétaro State]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Luis Barragán House and Studio || [[Mexico City/Chapultepec]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California || [[Baja California]], [[Sonora]], [[Sinaloa]] and [[Nayarit]] States || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.88472|long=-103.83943||name=Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila}} || [[Tequila]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) || [[Mexico City/Coyoacán]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.5281|long=-100.2005||name=Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Angangueo]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco || [[San Miguel de Allende]] and [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Camino Real de Tierra Adentro || [[Mexico]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca || [[Oaxaca (state)|Oaxaca State]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve || [[Sonora]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System || [[Hidalgo]] and [[Mexico State]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archipiélago de Revillagigedo || [[Colima (state)|Colima]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve|Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of Mesoamerica]] || [[Oaxaca (state)]], [[Puebla (state)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} === [[Nicaragua]] === [[File:Catedral de la Asunción, León 2.jpg|200px|thumbnail|León Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ruins of León Viejo || near [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.43494|long=-86.87809||name=León Cathedral}} || [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Panama]] === [[File:Pteroglossus-torquatus-001.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Collared Aracari, Darien National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo || [[Portobelo]] and San Lorenzo || Cultural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 2012 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=7.8198|long=-77.5360||name=[[Darien National Park]]}} || [[Eastern Panama]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Costa Rica]] |- | Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá || [[Panama City]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2003 |- | Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection || [[Coiba National Marine Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Puerto Rico]] === [[File:Fort San Cristóbal (Puerto Rico) - IMG 0173.JPG|200px|thumbnail|San Juan National Historic Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4694|long=-66.1225||name=La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico}} || [[San Juan]] || Cultural || 1983 || Officially listed under the [[United States of America]] |} === [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] === [[File:BrimstoneHill01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Brimstone Hill]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.34701|long=-62.83666||name=[[Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park]]}} || [[Saint Kitts]] || Cultural || 1999 || |} === [[Saint Lucia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=13.8302|long=-61.0510||name=Pitons Management Area}} || near [[Soufriere]] || Natural || 2004 || |} === [[United States of America]] === [[File:Clepsydra Geyser at Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone.JPG|thumb|200px|Yellowstone National Park, United States]] [[Image:Liberty Bell 2884122428.jpg|thumb|200px|Independence Hall, United States]] [[File:Liberty enlightening the world.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Statue of Liberty]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=37.2613|long=-108.4910|name=[[Mesa Verde National Park]]}} || [[Colorado]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=44.46045|long=-110.82818|name=[[Yellowstone National Park]]}} || [[Wyoming]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=25.4048|long=-80.8882|name=[[Everglades National Park]]}} || [[Florida]] || Natural || 1979 || in danger since 2010 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=36.0957|long=-112.1230|name=[[Grand Canyon|Grand Canyon National Park]]}} || [[Arizona]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=39.94890|long=-75.15002|name=Independence Hall}} || [[Pennsylvania]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Philadelphia/Old City|Old City]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Kluane / [[Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve|Wrangell-St. Elias]] / [[Glacier Bay National Park|Glacier Bay]] / Tatshenshini-Alsek || [[Alaska]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with [[Canada]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=41.7211|long=-124.1393|name=[[Redwood National Park|Redwood National and State Parks]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.1871|long=-86.1020|name=[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]}} || [[Kentucky]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=47.8058|long=-123.5687|name=[[Olympic National Park]]}} || [[Washington (state)|Washington]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.6540|long=-90.0631|name=[[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]]}} || [[Illinois]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=35.6127|long=-83.4233|name=[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Tennessee]] and [[North Carolina]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=40.68929|long=-74.04454|name=[[Statue of Liberty]]}} || [[New York City]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.7398|long=-119.5742|name=[[Yosemite National Park]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.0594|long=-107.9610|name=[[Chaco Culture National Historical Park|Chaco Culture]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]] || [[Hawaii]], [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.01030|long=-78.45231|name=Monticello and the University of Virginia in [[Charlottesville]]}} || [[Virginia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.43818|long=-105.54740|name=[[Taos Pueblo]]}} || [[New Mexico]], [[Taos]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=32.1742|long=-104.4456|name=[[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | Waterton Glacier International Peace Park || [[Montana]], [[Glacier National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with [[Canada]] |- | [[Papahānaumokuākea]] || [[Hawaii]] || Mixed || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.6353|long=-91.4108|name=Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point}} || [[North (Louisiana)|North Louisiana]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=29.42573|long=-98.48611|name=[[San Antonio]] Missions}} || [[Texas]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The 20th-Century [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]] || [[Chicago/Hyde Park|Chicago]], [[Los Angeles/Northwest|Los Angeles]], [[Madison]] (WI), [[Manhattan/Upper_East_Side|Manhattan]], [[Ohiopyle|Mill Run]] (PA), [[Oak Park]] (IL), [[Scottsdale (Arizona)|Scottsdale]] (AZ), [[Spring Green]] (WI) || Cultural || 2019 || |}<!-- All sites up to 2019 --> ==[[Oceania]]== {{mapframe|-10|-170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (east)}} {{mapframe|-10|170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (west)}} === [[Australia]] === [[File:PortArthurPenitentiary.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Australian Convict Sites]] [[File:3Sisters from Echo Point.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Greater Blue Mountains Area]] [[Image:Uluru sunset1141.jpg|thumb|200px|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.083333|long=138.716667|name= Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)}} || [[Riversleigh]], [[Queensland]] and [[Naracoorte Caves National Park|Naracoorte]], [[South Australia]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.378333|long=150.994444|name= [[Australian Convict Sites]]}} || [[New South Wales]], [[Norfolk Island]], [[Tasmania]] and [[Western Australia]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.216667|long=153.133333|name= [[Fraser Island]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-28.25|long=150.05|name=[[Gondwana Rainforests of Australia]]}} || [[Queensland]] and [[New South Wales]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.286111|long=147.7|name=[[Great Barrier Reef]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-33.7|long=150|name=[[Greater Blue Mountains Area]]}} || [[Blue Mountains]] || Natural || 2000 || This includes [[Blue Mountains National Park]], [[Wollemi National Park]], [[Jenolan Caves]] and a few other parks. |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-53.1|long=73.5|name=Heard and McDonald Islands}} || [[Heard Island|Heard]] and [[McDonald Islands]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-12.8333|long=132.8333|name=[[Kakadu National Park]]}} || [[Top End]] || Mixed || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-31.565556|long=159.088333|name=Lord Howe Island Group}} || [[Lord Howe Island]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-54.594722|long=158.895556|name=[[Macquarie Island]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-22.5625|long=113.810278|name=Ningaloo Reef}} || [[Exmouth (Western Australia)|Exmouth]] and [[Coral Bay]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.5|long=128.5|name=[[Purnululu National Park]]}} || [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-37.806111|long=144.970278|name=Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens}} || [[Melbourne/Inner north]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.486111|long=113.436111|name=[[Shark Bay]]}} || [[Gascoyne]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.856667|long=151.215278|name=Sydney Opera House}} || [[Sydney/City Centre|Sydney]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-41.583333|long=145.416667|name=[[Tasmanian Wilderness]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-25.33|long=131|name= [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park]] }}|| [[Northern Territory]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.65|long=144.97|name= Wet Tropics of Queensland }}|| [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-34|long=143|name= [[Willandra Lakes Region]]}} || [[New South Wales]] || Mixed || 1981 || This includes [[Mungo National Park]]. |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-38.081111|long=141.885278|name=[[Budj Bim Cultural Landscape]]}} ([[Budj Bim National Park]]) || [[South West Coast (Victoria)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Easter Island]] === [[Image:AhuTongariki.jpg|thumb|200px|Rapa Nui National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-27.116667|long=-109.366667|name=[[Rapa Nui National Park]]}} || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |} === [[Fiji]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.683378|long=178.834533|name=[[Levuka]] Historical Port Town}} || [[Ovalau]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[French Polynesia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.8414|long=-151.372378|name=[[Taputapuātea]]}} || [[Raiatea]] || Cultural|| 2017 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Hawaii]] === [[File:Red Fish at Papahānaumokuākea.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hawaiian squirrelfish, Papahānaumokuākea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.400833|long=-155.123611|name=[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]}} || [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || Categorised as part of the United States |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=25.35|long=-170.15|name=Papahanaumokuakea}} || [[Hawaii|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (past Niihau)]] || Mixed || 2010 || Categorised as part of the United States |} === [[Kiribati]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.649722|long=-172.8575|name=Phoenix Islands Protected Area}} || [[Phoenix Islands]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Marshall Islands]] === [[File:Bikini Atoll 2001-01-14, Landsat 7 ETM+, bands 3-2-1-8.png|200px|thumbnail|Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.6|long=165.380556|name=Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site}} || [[Ralik]] || Cultural || 2010 || |} === [[Micronesia, Federated States of]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.839722|long=158.330833|name=Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia}} || [[Pohnpei]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[New Caledonia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-20.4119|long=164.5664|name=Lagoons of New Caledonia}} || [[New Caledonia]] || Natural || 2008 || |} === [[New Zealand]] === [[Image:Ruapehu Crater Lake n.jpg|thumb|200px|Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-39.290833|long=175.562222|name=[[Tongariro National Park]]}} || [[Central North Island]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-45.036028|long=167.319611|name=Te Wahipounamu}} || [[South Island]] || Natural || 1990 || Includes: [[Aoraki Mount Cook National Park]], [[Fiordland National Park]], [[Mount Aspiring National Park]] and [[Westland National Park|Westland/Tai Poutini National Park]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50.75|long=166.104444|name=[[New Zealand Subantarctic Islands|New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands]]}} || Outlying islands || Natural || 1998 || |} === [[Palau]] === [[File:Diver and large table coral, Palau Islands, Micronesia.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Diving at the Rock Islands, Palau]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=7.246925|long=134.3525|name=[[Rock Islands]] Southern Lagoon}} || || Mixed || 2012 || |} === [[Papua New Guinea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-5.783711|long=144.331722|name=Kuk Early Agricultural Site}} || [[Highlands (Papua New Guinea)|Western Highlands]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Pitcairn Islands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.366667|long=-128.333333|name=Henderson Island}} || [[Pitcairn Islands]] || Natural || 1988 || |} === [[Solomon Islands]] === [[Image:Dugout canoe Rennell.jpg|thumb|200px|East Rennell]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-11.68333|long=160.33333|name=[[East Rennell]]}} || [[Rennell and Bellona]] || Natural || 1998 || in danger since 2012 |} === [[Vanuatu]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.628069|long=168.177719|name=Chief Roi Mata's Domain}} || [[Shefa]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} ==[[South America]]== {{mapframe|-25|-56|zoom=3|width=300|height=450|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in South America}} ===[[Argentina]]=== [[File:SantaCruz-LosGlaciares-P2150249b.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Los Glaciares National Park]] [[Image:Argentina Ischigualasto Submarine.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park]], [[Argentina]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50|long=-73.249444|name=[[Los Glaciares National Park]] }}|| [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.543333|long=-54.265833|name=Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)}} || [[Misiones]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Brazil |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.518056|long=-54.133333|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguazu National Park]]}} || [[Misiones]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-47.15|long=-70.666667|name=[[Cueva de las Manos]], Rio Pinturas}} || [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.5|long=-64|name=[[Peninsula Valdes]]}} || [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Chubut]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-30|long=-68|name=[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park|Ischigualasto]]/[[Talampaya National Park|Talampaya Natural Park]]s}} || San Juan and La Rioja || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-31.420556|long=-64.191111|name=Jesuit Block and Estancias of [[Cordoba (city, Argentina)|Cordoba]]}} || [[Pampas]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.2|long=-65.348889|name=[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]}} || [[Jujuy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[La Plata]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.8528|long=-71.872801|name=[[Los Alerces National Park]]}} || [[Chubut]] || Natural || 2017 || |} ===[[Bolivia]]=== [[File:Tiwanaku Bolivia.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tiwanaku]], [[Bolivia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.583611|long=-65.753056|name=City of [[Potosí]]}} || [[Potosí (department)|Potosí]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16|long=-60.5|name=[[Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.043056|long=-65.259167|name=Historic city of [[Sucre]]}} || [[Chuquisaca (department)|Chuquisaca]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.166667|long=-63.816667|name=Fuerte de [[Samaipata]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-14.266667|long=-60.866667|name=[[Noel Kempff Mercado National Park]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.558333|long=-68.677778|name=[[Tiwanaku]]: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture}} || [[La Paz (department, Bolivia)|La Paz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |} ===[[Brazil]]=== [[Image:OuroPretoCamara-CCBYSA.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ouro Preto|Historic Town of Ouro Preto]], [[Brazil]]]] [[File:Iguacu-004.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Iguaçu National Park]] [[File:Praia de Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rio de Janeiro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Ouro Preto]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Olinda]] || [[Pernambuco]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of [[São Miguel das Missões]] (Brazil) || [[Rio Grande do Sul]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Argentina |- | Historic Centre of [[Salvador| Salvador de Bahia]] || [[Bahia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de [[Congonhas]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.6932|long=-54.4369|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguaçu National Park]]}} || [[Paraná]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.7937|long=-47.8829||name=[[Brasilia]]}} || [[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Distrito Federal]] (Federal District) || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Serra da Capivara National Park]] || [[Piauí]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sao Luis]] || [[Maranhão]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves || [[Paraná]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves || [[Bahia]], [[Espirito Santo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre of the town of [[Diamantina]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.886|long=-63.512|name=Central Amazon Conservation Complex}} || [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]], [[Jaú National Park]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.6676|long=-57.4585|name=[[Pantanal]] Conservation Area}} || [[Mato Grosso]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.8576|long=-32.4248|name=Brazilian Atlantic Islands: [[Fernando de Noronha]] and [[Rocas Atoll|Atol das Rocas]] Reserves}} || [[Pernambuco]], [[Rio Grande do Norte]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Cerrado Protected Areas: [[Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park|Chapada dos Veadeiros]] and [[Emas National Park]]s || [[Goiás]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Goias (city)|Goias]] || [[Goiás]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | São Francisco Square in the Town of [[São Cristóvão]] || [[Sergipe]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.9516|long=-43.1646||name=[[Rio de Janeiro]], Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Pampulha Modern Ensemble || [[Belo Horizonte]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.89690|long=-43.18745||name=Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Centro]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-23.2195|long=-44.7135||name=[[Paraty]] and [[Ilha Grande]] – Culture and Biodiversity}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Mixed || 2019 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.02372|long=-43.54488||name=Sítio Roberto Burle Marx}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Zona Oeste]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Chile]]=== [[File:Cerro Concepcion.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valparaiso's Historic Quarter]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Rapa Nui National Park]] || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Churches of [[Chiloé Island|Chiloe]] || [[Chiloé Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.04063|long=-71.62631||name=Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of [[Valparaíso]]}} || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.20864|long=-69.79543||[[Iquique#Go_next|Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works]]}} || [[Northern Chile]], Atacama Desert || Cultural || 2005 || in danger since 2005 |- | [[Rancagua#Do|Sewell]] Mining Town || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the [[Arica]] and Parinacota Region || [[Northern Chile]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Colombia]]=== [[File:75 - Carthagène - Décembre 2008.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fort of Cartagena]] [[File:Cafe Quimbaya 2005-08-27.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Coffee Cultural landscape of Colombia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=10.42519|long=-75.54968||name=Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]]}} || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Los Katios National Park]] || || Natural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historic Centre of [[Santa Cruz de Mompox]] || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | National Archaeological Park of [[Tierradentro]] || [[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[San Agustin]] Archaeological Park || [[Andino]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary || [[Malpelo Island]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | [[Zona Cafetera|Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia]] || ([[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] and [[Andino]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[Chiribiquete National Park]] – “The Maloca of the Jaguar” || [[Amazonia (Colombia)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} ===[[Ecuador]]=== [[File:Gigantic Turtle on the Island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Giant Turtle, Galapagos Islands]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.22068|long=-78.51485||name=City of [[Quito]]}} || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-0.648|long=-90.390|name=[[Galápagos Islands]]}} || [[Galápagos Islands]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | [[Sangay National Park]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Rios de [[Cuenca (Ecuador)|Cuenca]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Peru |} ===[[Paraguay]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesus de Tavarangue || [[Trinidad (Paraguay)]], [[Encarnación]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} ===[[Peru]]=== [[File:80 - Machu Picchu - Juin 2009 - edit.2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Machu Picchu]]]] [[File:Nazca-lineas-perro-c01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-13.51680|long=-71.97876||name=City of [[Cuzco]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-13.16354|long=-72.54503||name=Historic Sanctuary of [[Machu Picchu]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Mixed || 1983 || |- | [[Chavín de Huántar|Chavin]] (Archaeological Site) || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Huascarán National Park]] || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.11195|long=-79.07493||name=[[Trujillo (Peru)#Chan Chan|Chan Chan]] Archaeological Zone}} || [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] || Cultural || 1986 || in danger |- | [[Manú National Park]] || [[Madre de Dios (Peru)|Madre de Dios]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-12.04603|long=-77.03054||name=[[Lima/Central|Historic Centre of Lima]]}} || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Río Abiseo National Park]] || [[San Martín]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-14.6960|long=-75.1242||name=Lines and Geoglyphs of [[Nazca]] and [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Pampas de Jumana]]}}|| [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.39881|long=-71.53697||name=Historical Centre of the City of [[Arequipa]]}} || [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Sacred City of [[Caral|Caral-Supe]] || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || [[Inca trail]] || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador |- | Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex || [[Casma]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Suriname]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Suriname Nature Reserve || [[Surinamese Rainforest]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Historic Inner City of [[Paramaribo]] || [[Surinamese East Coast]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Uruguay]]=== [[File:Uruguay (5886752274).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Quarter of the City of [[Colonia del Sacramento]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Fray Bentos]] Cultural Industrial Landscape || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of [[Atlántida]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Venezuela]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Coro]] and its Port || [[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]] || Cultural || 1993 || in danger |- | [[Canaima National Park]] || [[Guayana]] || Natural || 1994 || |- | Ciudad Universitaria de [[Caracas]] || [[Central (Venezuela)|Central]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ==Delisted sites== [[Image:Waldschlößchenbrücke_-_Dresden,_Germany_-_DSC09192.JPG|thumb|Waldschlösschen Bridge]] The process of delisting a site is a lengthy political endeavor. Mere continued existence of a UNESCO listing should not be taken as evidence the underlying site (or its landmark heritage) still exists. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee updates a list of endangered sites annually (see [[w:List of World Heritage in Danger|List of World Heritage in Danger]] on Wikipedia) as a political tool to pressure individual countries to take specific conservation measures or to refrain from certain actions that are seen as endangering the world heritage site. Sites such as [[Hatra]] in Iraq and [[Palmyra]] in Syria remain listed as UNESCO World Heritage (and as World Heritage in Danger) in 2017, even though [[war zone safety|warring belligerents]] have largely obliterated anything of historic value. Conversely, [[Taiwan]] is denied UN recognition on entirely political grounds and has no UNESCO world heritage listings, despite the existence of eleven sites which would otherwise be suitable candidates. In some cases, a UNESCO listing has irrevocably harmed a site. The term ''UNESCO-cide'', coined by Italian writer Marco d'Eramo, describes a pattern where listing a tiny fishing village or historic community to protect the buildings from developers creates an unsustainable influx of travellers. As gentrification and hyper-commercialisation price the original people and their subsistence fishery out of the community, existing structures are repurposed as travel lodging or tacky souvenir shops. UNESCO pays lip service to [[responsible travel|sustainable travel]], but tends to underestimate its own impact on tiny, vulnerable communities. Conversely, some listings of UNESCO sites as "in danger" are arguably political responses to actions or non-actions of local authorities which are hardly capable of destroying or seriously endangering the site. A majority vote of the World Heritage Committee at a UNESCO meeting may be used to revoke a landmark's status as a World Heritage Site. This has happened three times: ''The following are sites that were once registered World Heritage Sites but have since been taken off the list:'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Reason for delisting |- | Arabian Oryx Sanctuary || [[Oman]] || Natural || 1994 - 2007 || The sanctuary was reduced in size by 90%. |- | [[Dresden]] Elbe Valley || [[Germany]] || Cultural || 2004 - 2009 || The Waldschlösschen road bridge was constructed through it. |- | [[Liverpool]] – Maritime Mercantile City || [[United Kingdom]] || Cultural || 2004-2021 || Large new buildings were constructed on the waterfront. |} {{PartOfTopic|Cultural attractions}} {{usabletopic}} {{Related|UNESCO Creative Cities}} {{Related|UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage}} {{Related|United Nations}} iwvc2rskfru33276t7f1vtx2nsll2w8 4491802 4491795 2022-07-28T13:22:15Z ChubbyWimbus 109402 /* Japan */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|UNESCO page banner.jpg}} <!-- IMPORTANT NOTICE This article is up-to-date as of 2015. Once every year, the World Heritage Committee will add new sites, extend old ones and list some as in danger. When the new list is announced, please update the article accordingly with ALL the updates, then change the year above to state that of the update. --> [[Image:Sweden road sign I4.svg|frameless|right|150px]] A '''[https://whc.unesco.org/ UNESCO World Heritage Site]''' is a geographic site that has been selected for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. While the World Heritage Committee maintains a list of World Heritage Sites, they make no independent review; in practice, they are listed by each national government. After the 2017 session of the World Heritage Committee, there is a total of 1,073 sites. With around 400 sites on the second smallest continent, [[Europe]] has by far the highest density of world heritage sites. Only a little over 200 sites are in the Americas and Oceania combined. There are several related UNESCO programs: * [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]], for things that cannot be touched such as musical or culinary traditions. * [[UNESCO Creative Cities]], a program which recognises entire cities for their cultural contributions. * [[UNESCO Global Geoparks Network]], for parks of great geological interest. * [[UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves]] ''If you would like to help expanding Wikivoyage's coverage of world heritage sites, like starting new guides etc., please check the [[Wikivoyage:World Heritage Expedition]]'' == [[Africa]] == {{mapframe|1|17|zoom=2|width=300|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Africa}} === [[Algeria]] === [[Image:Ghardaia01.jpg|thumb|200px|M'Zab Valley, Algeria]] [[File:GM Djemila Roman Theatre02.jpg|thumb|200px|Djémila, Algeria]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.81844|long=4.78684|name=Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad}} || [[Saharan Atlas]]|| Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.32056|long=5.73667|name=Djémila }}|| [[Sétif]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.78333|long=3.06028|name=Kasbah of Algiers}} || [[Algiers]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.48333|long=3.68333|name= M'zab Valley}} || [[M'zab]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=25.5|long=9|name=[[Tassili n'Ajjer]] }}|| [[Saharan Algeria]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.484167|long=6.468611|name=Timgad }}|| [[Batna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.591944|long=2.449444|name=Tipasa }}|| [[Tipaza]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Angola]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.267778|long=14.248056|name=[[M'banza-Kongo|Mbanza Kongo]], Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo}} || [[Northern Angola]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Benin]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.183333|long=1.983333|name=Royal Palaces of Abomey || [[Abomey]] }}|| || Cultural ||1985 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Botswana]] === [[File:Tsodilo rock paintings 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Tsodilo, Botswana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75|long=21.733333|name=[[Tsodilo]] }}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=Okavango Delta}}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Natural|| 2014|| |} === [[Burkina Faso]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=The Ruins of Loropéni || [[Gaoua]]}} || || Cultural || 2009 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.25|long= -3.583333|name=Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso}} || [[Black Volta Region]], [[North Burkina Faso]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 components |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Cameroon]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=3|long= 13|name=[[Dja Faunal Reserve]] || [[South Cameroon Plateau]] }}|| || Natural || 1987 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Lobeke National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[South Cameroon Plateau]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Rep. Congo |} === [[Cape Verde]] === [[File:Cidade Velha Pelourinho square b 2011.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cidade Velha]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.915139|long=-23.605194|name=Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande}} || [[Cidade Velha]] || Cultural || 2009 || |} === [[Central African Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 21.5|name= [[Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Central African Republic]] || Natural || 1988 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Dzanga Sangha National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[Southwest Central African Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Cameroon and Rep. Congo |} === [[Chad]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=17.041667|long= 21.862778|name=Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.055|long= 20.505556|name=Lakes of Ounianga}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Natural|| 2012 || |} === [[Republic of the Congo|Congo, Republic of the]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park|Sangha Trinational]]}} || [[Sangha and Likouala]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Cameroon |} === [[Côte d'Ivoire]] === [[File:800px-Grand-Bassam.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic town of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 4|name=[[Comoe National Park]]}} || [[Northern Savanna]] || Natural || 1983 || Listed as in danger since 2003 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name=[[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with [[Guinea]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.75|long= -7.116667|name=[[Taï National Park]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.195914|long= -3.736369|name=Historic town of Grand-Bassam}} || [[Grand-Bassam]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire || [[Northern Savanna]] || Cultural || 2021 || 8 components |} === [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] === [[Image:Virunga National Park Gorilla.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Virunga National Park, DR Congo]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=0.916667|long= 29.166667|name=[[Virunga National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 1994 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2.5|long= 28.75|name=[[Kahuzi-Biega National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=4|long= 29.25|name=[[Garamba National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger in 1980, removed 1991. Relisted as in danger in 1996 |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=-2|long= 21|name= [[Salonga National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1984 || Listed as in danger since 1999 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2|long= 28.5|name=[[Okapi Wildlife Reserve]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |} === [[Egypt]] === [[File:Abu-Simbel 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, Egypt]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=30.84098|long=29.663117|name=Abu Mena}} || [[Alexandria]] || Cultural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 2001 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=25.73333|long= 32.6|name=Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis }}|| [[Luxor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.05|long= 31.26111|name= Historic Cairo }}|| [[Cairo]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.97604|long= 31.13041|name=Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur}} || [[Memphis (Egypt)|Memphis]], [[Cairo/Giza]], [[Dahshur]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=22.33639|long= 31.62611|name= Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae}} || [[Abu Simbel]], [[Philae]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.55623|long= 33.97543|name=Saint Catherine Area}} || [[Saint Catherine (Egypt)|Saint Catherine]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=29.33333|long= 30.18333|name= Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) }}|| [[Whale Valley]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Eritrea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.335278|long= 38.935833|name= Asmara: a Modernist City of Africa}} || [[Asmara]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Ethiopia]] === [[Image:Rome Stele.jpg|thumb|200px|Aksum, Ethiopia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.02935|long= 39.04042|name= Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela}} || [[Lalibela]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.183333|long= 38.066667|name= [[Simien National Park]]}} || [[Amhara]] || Natural || 1978 || Listed as in danger since 1996 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.60692|long= 37.46617|name= Fasil Ghebbi}} || [[Gondar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.13019|long= 38.718605|name= Aksum}} || [[Axum]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.10006|long= 40.57939|name= Lower Valley of the Awash}} || [[Awash National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=4.8|long= 35.966667|name= Lower Valley of the Omo}} || [[Omo National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=8.43491|long= 38.6121|name= Tiya}} || [[Tiya]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=9.308889|long= 42.137778|name= Harar Jugol Fortified Historic Town}} || [[Harar]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.3|long= 37.4|name= Konso Cultural Landscape}} || [[Konso]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Gabon]] === [[File:La-lopé-gabon.jpg|200px|thumbnail|[[Lopé National Park]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=0.5|long= 11.5|name= Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda }}|| [[Lopé National Park]] || Mixed || 2007 || |- | [[Ivindo National Park]] || [[Gabon#Regions|Jungle Interior]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Gambia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.691111|long= -15.5225|name= Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Janjanbureh]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Senegal |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.316166|long= -16.357194|name= [[Kunta Kinteh Island]] and Related Sites}} || [[Western Gambia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} === [[Ghana]] === [[Image:Ghana Elmina slave castle.jpg|thumb|200px|Elmina Castle, Ghana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.247398|long= -0.785167|name= Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions}} || [[Ghanaian Coastal Plain]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.401111|long= -1.625833|name= Asante Traditional Buildings}} || [[Kumasi]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} === [[Guinea]] === [[File:Voa Guinea chimpanzee picking 30jan08.jpg|thumbnail|Chimpanzee in Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name= [[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Guinee Forestiere]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with Côte d'Ivoire |} === [[Kenya]] === [[File:Lamu coast.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lamu Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=3.051306|long= 36.503667|name= Lake Turkana National Parks}} || [[Sibiloi National Park]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.155|long= 37.315556|name= [[Mount Kenya]]-Lewa Wildlife conservancy}} || [[Mount Kenya]] || Natural || 1997 || extended in 2013 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-2.268|long= 40.902|name= Lamu Old Town}} || [[Lamu]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-3.931944|long= 39.596111|name= Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests}} || [[Coastal Kenya]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.062778|long= 39.679444|name= Fort Jesus}} || [[Mombasa]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.4425 |long= 36.24|name= Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley}} || [[Northern Rift Valley]] and [[Southern Rift Valley]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.9731|long= 34.2583|name= Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site}} || [[Western Kenya]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Lesotho]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-29.76527|long= 29.123056|name= [[Maloti]] Drakensberg Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Sehlabathebe National Park]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[South Africa]] |} === [[Libya]] === [[Image:Libya 5453 Leptis Magna Luca Galuzzi 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|Theater at Leptis Magna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.63833|long= 14.29306|name= Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna}} || [[Leptis Magna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.825|long= 21.85833|name= Archaeological Site of Cyrene}} || [[Cyrene]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.80528|long=12.485|name= Archaeological Site of Sabratha}} || [[Sabratha]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.83333|long= 10.33333|name= Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus }}|| [[Fezzan]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.133333|long= 9.5|name= Old Town of Ghadamès }}|| [[Ghadamis]] || Cultural || 1986 || |} === [[Madagascar]] === [[File:Tsingy de Bemaraha.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tsingy de Bemaraha]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75917|long= 47.56278|name= Royal Hill of Ambohimanga}} || [[Antananarivo Province]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.66667|long= 44.75|name= [[Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve]]}} || [[Mahajanga Province]] || Natural || 1990 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.459722|long= 49.7025|name= Rainforests of the Atsinanana}} || six national parks on the east coast of Madagascar || Natural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Malawi]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.293333|long= 34.279167|name= Chongoni Rock Art Area}} || [[Central Malawi]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.03333|long= 34.88333|name= [[Lake Malawi National Park]]}} || [[Southern Malawi]] || Natural || 1984 || |} === [[Mali]] === [[Image:Great Mosque of Djenné 3.jpg|thumb|200px|Old Towns of Djenné, Mali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.773333|long= -2.999444|name= Timbuktu}} || [[Timbuktu]] || Cultural || 1988 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=13.90639|long= -4.555|name= Old Towns of Djenné}} || [[Djenné]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.2898|long= 0.04456|name= Tomb of Askia}} || [[Gao]] || Cultural || 2004 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- |{{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=14.33333|long= -3.41667|name= Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)}} || [[Bandiagara]] || Mixed || 1989 || |} === [[Mauritania]] === [[File:Conchero Arguin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Banc d'Arguin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.23472|long= -16.10889|name= [[Banc d'Arguin National Park]]}} || [[Nouadhibou]] || Natural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.92889|long= -11.62361|name= Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichit and Oualata}} || [[Ouadane]], [[Chinguetti]], [[Tichit]], [[Oualata]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} === [[Mauritius]] === [[File:Le Caudan.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158611|long= 57.503056|name= Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis}} || [[Port Louis]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Le Morne Cultural Landscape}} || [[Le Morne]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Morocco]] === [[File:Tannery(js).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tanneries in the Medina of Fez]] [[File:Vista de la Medina de Tetuán 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Medina of Tetouan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.06111|long= -4.97778|name= Medina of Fez}} || [[Fez]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.63139|long= -7.98667|name= Medina of Marrakech}} || [[Marrakech]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.04722|long= -7.12889|name= Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou}} || [[Aït-Benhaddou]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Historic City of Meknes}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.07389|long= -5.55694|name= Archaeological Site of Volubilis}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.57083|long= -5.36667|name= Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)}} || [[Tetouan]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.51667|long= -9.76944|name= Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) }}|| [[Essaouira]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.25667|long= -8.50194|name= Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)}} || [[El Jadida]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.024167|long= -6.822778|name= Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage}} || [[Rabat]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mozambique]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.03417|long= 40.73583|name= Island of Mozambique}} || [[Ilha de Mozambique]] || Cultural || 1991 || |} === [[Namibia]] === [[File:NamibDesert01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Namib desert, aka the Namib Sand Sea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.595583|long=14.372583 |name=Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes}} || [[Kunene]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.88527|long= 15.407778|name=[[Namib-Naukluft National Park|Namib Sand Sea]]}} || [[Hardap]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Niger]] === [[File:Antilope du parc W, Niger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Antelope in W National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=18|long= 9|name=[[Air and Ténéré Natural Reserve]]s}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Natural || 1991 || Listed as in danger since 1992 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || [[Southwestern Niger]] || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.973611|long= 7.991389|name=Historic Centre of [[Agadez]]}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[Nigeria]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.74056|long= 13.57194|name=Sukur Cultural Landscape}} || [[Sukur]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.75556|long= 4.55222|name=Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove}} || [[Osogbo]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Réunion]] === [[File:Plaine-des-Sables.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Plaine des Sables in Reunion National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island}}|| [[Reunion]] || Natural || 2010 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-40.324722|long= -9.928611|name=Gough and Inaccessible Islands}} || [[Tristan da Cunha]] || Natural || 1995 || Categorised as part of the United Kingdom |} === [[Senegal]] === [[File:Saloum.gif|thumb|200px|Saloum Delta, Senegal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.66722|long= -17.40083|name=Island of Gorée}} || [[Dakar]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.06667|long= -12.71667|name=[[Niokolo-Koba|Niokolo-Koba National Park]]}} || [[Tambacounda Region]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2007 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=16.5|long= -16.16667|name=Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary}} || [[Northern Senegal]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.02778|long= -16.50444|name=Island of Saint-Louis}} || [[Saint-Louis]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Kaolack]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Gambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.835278|long= -16.498611|name=Saloum Delta}} || [[Palmarin]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.593333|long= -12.845833|name=Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes }}|| [[Tambacounda Region]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Seychelles]] === [[File:Seychelles outer islands 25.08.2009 10-20-30.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Aldabra Atoll]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9.416681|long= 46.41665|name= Aldabra Atoll}} || [[Outer Seychelles]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve}} || [[Praslin]] || Natural || 1983 || |} === [[South Africa]] === [[File:Malapa fossil site, August 2011 site of discovery of Australopithecus sediba - view North.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cradle of Humankind]] [[File:RI Commissioner's Residence.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Robben Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-24.15861|long= 29.17694|name= Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs}} || [[Cradle of Humankind]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-27.83889|long= 32.55|name= [[iSimangaliso Wetland Park]]}} || [[Elephant Coast]] || Natural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.8|long= 18.366667|name= Robben Island}} || [[Robben Island]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= [[Maloti]] [[Drakensberg]] Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Ukhahlamba Drakensberg]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[Lesotho]] |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.1925|long= 29.23889|name= [[Mapungubwe National Park|Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape]]}} || [[Limpopo]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-34.361111|long= 18.475|name= Cape Floral Region Protected Areas}} || [[Overberg]] || Natural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-26.86|long= 27.26|name= Vredefort Dome}} || [[Vredefort]] || Natural || 2005 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.6|long= 17.203889|name= Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape}} || [[Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-25.687611|long= 20.374583|name= ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape}} || [[Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.785|long= 31.052|name= [[Barberton (Mpumalanga)|Barberton]] Makhonjwa Mountains}} || [[Mpumalanga]] || Natural || 2018 || |} === [[Sudan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.533333|long= 31.816667|name= Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region}} || [[Merowe]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.933333|long= 33.716667|name= Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe}} || [[Meroë]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.736111|long= 37.443056|name= Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park}} || [[Northern Sudan]] || Natural || 2016 || |} === [[Tanzania]] === [[Image:TZ Selous Giraffes and Gnu.jpg|thumb|200px|Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania]] [[File:Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak Sign.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-3.18722|long= 35.54083|name= [[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]]}} || [[Northwest Tanzania]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=-8.95778|long= 39.52278|name= Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara}} || [[Kilwa]] || Cultural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-2.33333|long= 34.56667|name= [[Serengeti National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Tanzania]] || Natural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9|long= 37.4|name= [[Selous Game Reserve]]}} || [[Tanzania]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.06667|long= 37.36667|name= Kilimanjaro National Park}} || [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] || Natural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.16306|long= 39.18917|name= Stone Town of Zanzibar}} || [[Stone Town]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.724444|long= 35.833889|name= Kondoa Rock-Art Sites}} || [[Kondoa]] || Cultural || 2006 || |} === [[Togo]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba}} || [[Kara]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} === [[Tunisia]] === [[Image:Grand Mosque, Kairouan, Tunisia.JPG|thumb|200px|Kairouan, Tunisia]] [[File:Sousse Grosse Moschee.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The Medina of Sousse]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.29639|long= 10.70694|name= Amphitheatre of El Jem}} || [[El Jem]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.85278|long= 10.32333|name= Archaeological Site of Carthage}} || [[Carthage]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.81667|long= 10.16667|name= Medina of Tunis}} || [[Tunis]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.16361|long= 9.67472|name= [[Ichkeul National Park]]}} || [[Bizerte]] || Natural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.94639|long= 11.09917|name= Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis}} || [[Kerkouane]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68167|long= 10.10389|name= Kairouan}} || [[Kairouan]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Medina of Sousse}} || [[Sousse]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.42361|long= 9.22028|name= Dougga / Thugga}} || [[Dougga]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[Uganda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-1.080556|long= 29.661389|name= [[Bwindi Impenetrable National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.223611|long= 29.924167|name= [[Rwenzori Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=0.348611|long= 32.551389|name= Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi }}|| [[Kampala]] || Cultural || 2001 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Zambia]] === [[Image:VicFalls Flip666.jpg|thumb|200px|Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zambia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Livingstone]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zimbabwe |} === [[Zimbabwe]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.819444|long= 29.408056|name= [[Mana Pools National Park|Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas]]}} || [[Lake Kariba-Lower Zambezi]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.283333|long= 30.933333|name= Great Zimbabwe National Monument}} || [[Great Zimbabwe]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158333|long= 28.376667|name= Khami Ruins National Monument}} || [[Bulawayo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Victoria Falls]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.5|long= 28.5|name= Matobo Hills}} || [[Matobo National Park]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} == [[Antarctica]] == {{mapframe|-79.6|0|zoom=0|width=275|height=125|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Antartica}} === [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-48.850|long=68.928|name=French Austral Lands and Seas}} || [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] || Natural || 2019 || Categorized as part of France |} See [[#Australia|&sect; Australia]] for Heard and McDonald Islands and [[#Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha|&sect; Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] for the Gough and Inaccessible Islands. == [[Asia]] == {{Mapframe|50|110|zoom=2|width=460|height=425|name=World Heritage sites in Asia|align=center}} === [[Afghanistan]] === [[Image:Shahr-e Zahak1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam || [[Jam]] || Cultural || 2002 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley || [[Bamiyan]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |} === [[Bahrain]] === [[File:Isa Bin Ali House.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahrain Pearling Trail, Muharraq]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun || [[Manama]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy || [[Muharraq]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Dilmun Burial Mounds || || Cultural || 2019 || 21 components |} === [[Bangladesh]] === [[File:Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat Bangladesh.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bagerhat]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat || [[Bagerhat]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur || [[Naogaon District]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Sundarbans|The Sundarbans]] || [[Khulna Division]] || Natural || 1997 || Similar site in [[India]] |} === [[Cambodia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.4124|long=103.8668|name=[[Angkor Archaeological Park|Angkor]]}} || [[Siem Reap]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Temple of Preah Vihear || [[Preah Vihear]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Kampong Thom#Go next|Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk]], Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura || [[Mekong Lowlands and Central Plains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[China]] === [[Image:Tiantan.jpg|thumb|200px|Temple of Heaven, Beijing]] [[File:The Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Great Wall]] [[File:布达拉宫.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Potala Palace, Lhasa]] [[File:Pingyao marketstreet.jpg|thumb|200px|Ancient City of Pingyao, Shanxi]] [[Image:Yungang Caves.jpg|thumb|200px|Yungang Grottoes, Shanxi]] [[File:Khawa Karpo 02.jpg|thumb|200px|Sacred mountain Kawagarbo, in Three Parallel Rivers Park, Yunnan]] [[File:Kaiping September 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kaiping Diaolou]] [[File:ZhangjiajieNP1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9172|long=116.3907|name=Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang}} || [[Beijing/Forbidden City|Forbidden City]], [[Beijing]] and [[Shenyang]] || Cultural || 1987 || Extended in 2004 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.38137|long=109.25389|name=Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor}} || [[Xi'an]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mogao Caves || [[Dunhuang]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Mount Tai]]shan || [[Shandong]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian || [[Beijing/Western and Southern Suburbs|Western and Southern Suburbs]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.33281|long=115.97733|name=[[Great Wall of China|The Great Wall]]}} || Mostly [[North China]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mount Huangshan || [[Huangshan]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Huanglongsi National Park]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Wulingyuan]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Ancient Building Complex in the [[Wudang Mountains]] || [[Hubei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.65747|long=91.11706|name=Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, [[Lhasa]]}} || [[Tibet]] || Cultural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 and 2001 |- | Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, [[Chengde]] || [[Hebei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in [[Qufu]] || [[Shandong]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Lushan National Park]] || [[Lushan]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Mount Emei Scenic Area, including [[Leshan]] Giant Buddha Scenic Area || [[Emeishan National Park]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Ancient City of Ping Yao || [[Pingyao]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.32638|long=120.62471|name=Classical Gardens of Suzhou}} || [[Suzhou]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2000 |- | Old Town of Lijiang || [[Lijiang]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9918|long=116.2653|name=Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Haidian|Haidian District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.8823|long=116.4068|name=Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Chongwen|Chongwen District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Dazu Rock Carvings || [[Dazu]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Wuyi]] || [[Fujian]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – [[Xidi]] and [[Hongcun]] || [[Anhui]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties]] || Xianling tomb, [[Zhongxiang]] | Eastern Qing tombs, [[Zunhua]] | Western Qing tombs, [[Yixian]] and [[Baoding]] | Ming tombs, [[Changping]] | Xiaoling, Chang Yushun, Qiu Cheng, Wu Liang, Wu Zhen, Xu Da and Li Wenzhong tombs, [[Nanjing]] || Cultural || 2000 || Extended in 2003 and 2004 |- | [[Longmen National Park|Longmen Grottoes]] || [[Luoyang]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System || [[Qingchengshan-Dujiangyan National Park]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Yungang Grottoes || [[Datong City|Datong]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas || [[Three Parallel Rivers National Park]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom || Huanren County, [[Liaoning]] Province and Ji’an, [[Jilin]] Province || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[North Korea]] |- | Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains || [[Sichuan]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | Yin Xu || [[Anyang]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Kaiping Diaolou and Villages || [[Kaiping]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | South China Karst || [[Shilin]] || Mixed || 2007 || Natural heritage since 2007, extension in 2014 |- | [[Fujian Tulou]] || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Mount Sanqingshan National Park]] || [[Jiangxi]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Mount Wutai || [[Wutaishan National Park]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[China Danxia]] || [[Hunan]], [[Guangdong]], [[Fujian]], [[Jiangxi]], [[Zhejiang]], and [[Guizhou]] provinces || Natural || 2010 || |- | Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth” || [[Dengfeng]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Chengjiang Fossil Site || [[Chengjiang]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Site of [[Xanadu]] || [[Inner Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces || [[Southern Yunnan]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Tianshan Tianchi National Park|Xinjiang Tianshan]] || [[Xinjiang]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |- | [[Along the Grand Canal|The Grand Canal]] || [[North China]], [[East China]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Tusi Sites|| [[Hunan]], [[Hubei]], [[Guizhou]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Central Guangxi]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | Hubei Shennongjia || [[Hubei]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Gulangyu|Kulangsu]]: a Historic International Settlement || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Qinghai]] Hoh Xil || [[Qinghai]] || Natural || 2017 || |- | Fanjingshan || [[Guizhou]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Archaeological Ruins of [[Liangzhu Culture|Liangzhu City]] || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) || [[Yancheng]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Quanzhou]]: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China || [[South Fujian]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[India]] === {{see also|UNESCO World Heritage List (India)}} [[Image:FiveRathas Monuments.JPG|thumb|200px|Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, India]] [[File:Fatehpur Sikri ground.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fatehpur Sikri]] [[File:Group of monuments At Pattadakal.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pattadakal]] [[Image:Humayun South.JPG|thumb|200px|Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India]] [[File:Red Fort, Delhi by alexfurr.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Red Fort, Delhi]] [[File:Stone Chariot 01.JPG|200px|thumb|Stone Chariot, Hampi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17979|long=78.02084|name=Agra Fort}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.55345|long=75.70008|name=Ajanta Caves}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.03803|long=88.26315|name=[[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]}} || [[Darjeeling]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.0270|long=75.1776|name=[[Ellora Caves]]}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17503|long=78.04208|name=Taj Mahal}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram || [[Mamallapuram]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=19.887444|long=86.094596|name=Sun Temple, Konârak}} || [[Konark]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.6667|long=93.3500|name=[[Kaziranga National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=27.18441|long=77.51278|name=[[Keoladeo National Park]]}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.71|long=90.938|name=[[Manas National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.50238|long=73.911746|name=Churches and Convents of Goa}} || [[Old Goa]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.09676|long=77.66544|name=[[Fatehpur Sikri]]}} ||[[Uttar Pradesh]]|| Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.33218|long=76.46999|name=Group of Monuments at Hampi}} || [[Hampi]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.8532|long=79.9208|name=Khajuraho Group of Monuments}} || [[Khajuraho]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.96305|long=72.93190|name=Elephanta Caves}} || [[Elephanta Island]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Great Living Chola Temples || Brihadisvara Temple of [[Thanjavur]]; Brihadisvara Temple of [[Gangaikondacholisvaram]]; and the Airavatesvara Temple at [[Darasuram]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Group of Monuments at Pattadakal || [[Pattadakal]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Sundarbans National Park]] || [[Southeast Bengal]] || Natural || 1987 || Similar site in [[Bangladesh]] |- | [[Nanda Devi National Park|Nanda Devi]] and [[Valley of Flowers National Park]]s || [[Uttarakhand]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi || [[Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.59328|long=77.25064|name=Humayun's Tomb, Delhi}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.52442|long=77.18546|name=Qutb Minar}} and its Monuments, Delhi || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Rail travel in India|Mountain Railways of India]] || [[India]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.69593|long=84.99138|name=Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya}} || [[Bodh Gaya]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka || [[Bhimbetka]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park]] || [[Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.93987|long=72.83549|name= Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)}} || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.6561|long=77.2408|name=Red Fort Complex}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92475|long=75.82447|name=The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur}} || [[Jaipur]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Western Ghats]] || [[Western India|Western]] and [[Southern India]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Hill Forts of [[Rajasthan]] || [[Chittorgarh]], [[Kumbhalgarh]], [[Sawai Madhopur]], [[Jhalawar]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jaisalmer]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at [[Patan (Gujarat)|Patan]] || [[North Gujarat]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |[[Great Himalayan National Park]] || [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[ Himalayan North]] || Natural || 2014 || |- | Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at [[Nalanda]], [[Bihar]] || [[Nalanda]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Chandigarh]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Khangchendzonga National Park]] || [[West Sikkim]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | [[Ahmedabad/Central Zone|Historic City of Ahmadabad]] || [[Central Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of [[Mumbai]] || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92571|long=75.82365|name=[[Jaipur]] City, Rajasthan}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana || [[Warangal]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | [[Dholavira]]: a Harappan City || [[Kutch]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Indonesia]] === [[Image:Bali 0713a.jpg|thumb|200px|Dancer's mask, Bali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Borobudur Temple Compounds || [[Borobudur]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Komodo National Park]] || [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Prambanan Temple Compounds || [[Prambanan]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] || [[Banten]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Sangiran Early Man Site || [[Solo]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Lorentz National Park]] || [[Asmat]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra || [[Gunung Leuser National Park]], [[Kerinci Seblat National Park]] and [[Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park]] || Natural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.2693|long=115.4189|name=Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy}} || [[Bali]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto || [[West Sumatra]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Iran]] === [[Image:Persepolis001.jpg|thumb|200px|Persepolis, Iran]] [[Image:Shushtar Abshar.JPG|thumb|200px|Shushtar, ancient irrigation]] [[File:Golestan Palace court.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Golestan Palace]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Meidan Emam, Esfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.93528|long=52.89034|name=Persepolis}} || [[Shiraz]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Tchogha Zanbil || [[Tchogha Zanbil]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Takht-e Soleyman || [[Takab]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Bam and its Cultural Landscape || [[Bam]] || Cultural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- | Pasargadae || [[Pasargad]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Soltaniyeh || [[Zanjan]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Bisotun || [[Kermanshah]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran || [[West Azerbaijan]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System || [[Shushtar]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil || [[Ardabil]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.0817|long=46.2929|name=Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex}} || [[Tabriz]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | The Persian Garden || [[Pasargad]], [[Isfahan]], [[Kashan]], [[Shiraz]], [[Mahan]], [[Yazd]], [[Caspian Iran]], [[Khorasan]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Gonbad-e Qābus || [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68045|long=51.42054|name=[[Tehran|Golestan Palace]]}} || [[Tehran (province)|Tehran Province]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Shahr-I Sokhta || [[Baluchistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Maymand || [[Kerman (province)]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Shush (Iran)|Susa]] || [[Khuzestan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The Persian Qanat|| || Cultural || 2016 || 11 sites around Iran |- | Lut Desert || [[Kerman (province)]], [[Sistan and Baluchestan]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | Historic City of [[Yazd]] || [[Yazd (province)]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of [[Fars|Fars Region]] || [[Fars]] || Cultural || 2018 || 8 individual sites |- | Hyrcanian Forests || [[Caspian Iran]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Trans-Iranian Railway]] || [[Western Iran]], [[Central Iran]], [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanat || [[Kermanshah (province)]], [[Kurdistan (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Iraq]] === [[File:Hatra ruins.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hatra (now destroyed)]] [[File:Panoramic Arbil Citadel.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Panoramic View of Arbil Citadel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Hatra || [[Hatra]] || Cultural || 1985 || Severely damaged or destroyed by Da'esh (ISIS) extremists in 2015 |- | Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) || [[Al Jazira]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Samarra Archaeological City || [[Samarra]] || Cultural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | [[Arbil|Erbil]] Citadel || [[Iraqi Kurdistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities || [[Lower Mesopotamia]] || Mixed || 2016 || Composed of 7 sites |- | [[Babylon]] || [[Southern Iraq]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Israel]] === [[File:Acre - Akko Tower.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acre]] [[File:Caiobadner - mount carmel.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mount Carmel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Masada || [[Masada]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.92204|long=35.06883|name=Old City of Acre}} || [[Akko]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | White City of Tel-Aviv—the Modern Movement || [[Tel Aviv]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba || [[Megiddo]], [[Hazor]], [[Beer Sheba]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev || [[Negev]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.81267|long=34.98589|name=Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee}} || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me’arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves || [[Carmel Range]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Beth Guvrin|Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin]] in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves|| [[Shfela]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Necropolis of Bet She’arim: A Landmark of Jewish Renewal || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[Japan]] === [[Image:Cherry blossoms at Toji Temple, Kyoto.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Japan]] [[File:Nikko Futarasan Daikoku M3303.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Shrines and temples of Nikko]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.614013|long=135.736043|name=Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area}} || [[Horyuji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.839444|long=134.693889|name=Himeji-jo}} || [[Himeji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.45519|long=140.147367|name=Shirakami-Sanchi}} || [[Shirakami-Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.347925|long=130.524483|name=Yakushima}} || [[Yakushima]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.012714|long=135.750932|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)}} || [[Kyoto]], [[Uji]] and [[Otsu]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.257345|long=136.906832|name=Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama}}　 || [[Shirakawa-go]] and [[Gokayama]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.39546|long=132.45353|name=Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)}} || [[Hiroshima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.29597|long=132.31980|name=Itsukushima Shinto Shrine}} || [[Miyajima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.68766|long=135.83987|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara}} || [[Nara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.757937|long=139.598956|name=Shrines and Temples of Nikko}}　|| [[Nikko]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.217001|long=127.719373|name=Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu}}　 || [[Okinawa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.8404763|long=135.7730501|name=Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range}} || [[Kansai]] ([[Mount Koya]], [[Yoshino|Mount Yoshino]], [[Mount Omine]], [[Hongu]], [[Nachikatsuura]], [[Shingu]], [[Kumano]], [[Owase]])|| Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.031997|long=145.161259|name=Shiretoko}} || [[Shiretoko National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.0998336|long=132.4285898|name=Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape}} || [[Oda]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.988216|long=141.107308|name=Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land}} || [[Hiraizumi]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.094687|long=140.459214|name=Ogasawara Islands}} || [[Ogasawara Islands]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.36280|long=138.73079|name=[[Mount Fuji|Fujisan]]}}, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration || [[Shizuoka (prefecture)|Shizuoka]], [[Yamanashi (prefecture)|Yamanashi]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.255439|long=138.887642|name=Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites}}　|| [[Tomioka]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.873611|long=130.805833|name=[[Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining]]}}　|| [[Kyushu]], [[Hagi]], [[Kamaishi]], [[Izunokuni]] || Cultural|| 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Tokyo/Ueno]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Switzerland |- | Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region || [[Okinoshima]] island || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.844999|long=129.700577|name=Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region}} || [[Nagasaki]], [[Hirado]], [[Sasebo]], [[Minamishimabara]], Goto Islands, [[Amakusa]] || Cultural || 2018 || 12 individual sites |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.563419|long=135.486927|name=Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan}} || [[Osaka (prefecture)]] || Cultural || 2019 || 45 components |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.319874|long=129.396841|name=[[Amami Oshima|Amami-Oshima Island]], [[Tokunoshima|Tokunoshima Island]], Northern part of [[Okinawa Island]], and [[Iriomote|Iriomote Island]]}}　 || || Natural || 2021 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.811124|long=140.695838|name=[[Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan]]}} || [[Tohoku]], [[Hokkaido]] || Cultural || 2021 || 17 components |} === [[Jerusalem]] === [[File:Austrian Hospice Jerusalem April 2007.JPG|thumb|200px|Old City of Jerusalem, Israel (de facto; not recognized as part of Israel by UNESCO)]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls || [[Jerusalem/Old City|Old City]], [[Jerusalem]] || Cultural || 1981 || Under de facto Israeli control as part of its capital; disputed by the Palestinians, who claim Jerusalem as their capital; proposed in the 1947 UN Partition Plan for Palestine to be part of a separate Jerusalem territory under international control; listed as in danger since 1982 |} === [[Jordan]] === [[File:The Monastery, Petra, Jordan1.jpg|thumb|200px|Petra, Jordan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.32382|long=35.44921|name=[[Petra]]}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Quseir Amra]] || [[Eastern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Um er-Rasas]] (Kastrom Mefa'a) || [[King's Highway]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=29.5107|long=35.3315|name=[[Wadi Rum]] Protected Area}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Mixed || 2011 || |- | Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Salt|As-Salt]] - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Kazakhstan]] === [[File:Astana-steppe-7748.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saryarka]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi || [[Turkestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly || [[Almaty Province]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan || [[Naurzum State Nature Reserve]], [[Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kyrgyzstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Kyrgyzstan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain || [[Osh]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kazakhstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Laos]] === [[File:Buddhist temple at Royal Palace in Luang Prabang.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Luang Prabang]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Town of Luang Prabang || [[Luang Prabang]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape || [[Champasak]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – [[Plain of Jars]] || [[Central Laos]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Lebanon]] === [[File:Baalbek - temple of Jupiter.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Baalbek]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Anjar || [[Bekaa]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Baalbek || [[Baalbek]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Byblos || [[Byblos]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Tyre || [[Tyre]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) || [[Kadisha Valley]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} === [[Macau]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of Macao || [[Macau/Peninsula]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Malaysia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Gunung Mulu National Park]] || [[Sarawak]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Kinabalu Park || [[Mount Kinabalu]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca || [[Malacca]] and [[Georgetown (Malaysia)|Georgetown]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley || [[Perak]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mongolia]] === [[File:Mongolia Ger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uvs]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Uvs Nuur Basin || [[Ulaangom#Go next|Uvs]] || Natural || 2003 || Shared with [[Russia]] |- | Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape || [[Central_Mongolia#Orkhon_Valley_Cultural_Landscape|Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai || [[Western Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2011 || In [[Altai Tavan Bogd National Park]] |- | Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape|| [[Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Landscapes of Dauria || [[Eastern Mongolia]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Russia |} === [[Myanmar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Pyu Ancient Cities || [[Northern Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.11728|long=94.85894|name=[[Bagan]]}} || [[Central Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Nepal]] === [[File:IMG 0361 Kathmandu Bodnath.jpg|thumb|200px|Kathmandu Valley, Nepal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.6711|long=85.3408|name=Kathmandu Valley}} || [[Kathmandu Valley]] || Cultural || 1979 || Severely damaged by 2015 earthquake. |- | Sagarmatha National Park || [[Khumbu]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | [[Royal Chitwan National Park|Chitwan National Park]] || [[Western Terai]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha || [[Lumbini]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[North Korea]] === [[File:Nam Gate in Kaesong.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Complex of Koguryo Tombs || [[Pyongyang]] and [[Nampho]] || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[China]] |- | Historic Monuments and Sites in [[Kaesong]] || [[Hwanghae]] || Cultural || 2013 || |} === [[Oman]] === [[File:Bahla Fort.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahla Fort]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Bahla Fort || [[Bahla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Land of Frankincense || [[Salalah|Frankincense Trail in Al Baleed Museum, Salalah]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient City of Qalhat || [[Central Coastal Oman]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Pakistan]] === [[File:Mohenjodaro Sindh.jpeg|thumbnail|200px|Ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro.]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mohenjo-daro|Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro]] || Moenjodaro || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol || [[Northwest Pakistan]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Taxila || [[Taxila]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.58705|long=74.38210|name=Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore}} || [[Lahore]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta || [[Thatta]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Rohtas Fort || [[Jhelum]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} ===[[Palestinian territories]]=== [[File:BethlehemInsideCN.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Church of the Nativity]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.70434|long=35.20734|name=Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem}} || [[Bethlehem]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir || [[Bethlehem#Go next|West Bank]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hebron]]/Al-Khalil Old Town || [[West Bank]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Philippines]] === [[File:Tubbataha Shark.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] [[File:Palawan Underground.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Baroque Churches of the Philippines || Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros, Manila]] | Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, [[Ilocos Sur|Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur)|Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur]] | Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Ilocos Norte|Paoay, Ilocos Norte]] | Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva, [[Iloilo (province)|Miag-ao, Iloilo]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] || [[Palawan]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras || [[Ifugao]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Town of Vigan || [[Vigan]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park || [[Puerto Princesa]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary]] || [[Davao Oriental]] || Natural || 2014|| |} === [[Qatar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Zubarah|Al Zubarah]] Archaeological Site || [[Qatar]] || Cultural|| 2013|| |} === [[Russia]] === [[File:Petropavlovsk Kamcatskij Volcan Koriacky in background.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Kamchatka]] [[File:Lenapillarsriverview.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Lena pillars]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Europe|Europe]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=53.527|long=108.226|name=[[Lake Baikal]]}} || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Volcanoes of [[Kamchatka]] || [[Russian Far East]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Golden Mountains of [[Altai Republic|Altai]] || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1998 || |- | [[Sikhote-Alin|Bikin River Valley]] || [[Russian Far East]], [[Primorsky Krai]] || Natural || 2001 || extended and renamed in 2018 |- | [[Tuva|Uvs Nuur Basin]] || [[Siberia]], [[Eastern Siberia]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Mongolia |- | Natural System of [[Wrangel Island]] Reserve || [[Chukotka]] || Natural || 2004 || |- | [[Putoransky Nature Reserve|Putorana Plateau]] || [[Taymyria]] || Natural || 2010 || |- | [[Lena Pillars Nature Park]] || [[Sakha Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | [[Daursky Nature Reserve|Landscapes of Dauria]] || [[Zabaykalsky Krai]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Mongolia |} === [[Saudi Arabia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Historic [[Jeddah]], the Gate to Makkah || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia || [[Nejd]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Hofuf|Al-Ahsa Oasis, an evolving Cultural Landscape]] || [[Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Ḥimā Cultural Area || [[Asir]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Singapore]] === [[Image:Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens - 20041025.jpg|thumb|200px|Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Singapore Botanic Gardens || [[Singapore/North and West|Singapore]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[South Korea]] === [[Image:Suwon, Hwaseong Fortress.jpg|thumb|200px|Hwaseong Fortress]] [[File:Halla04.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mt. Halla, Jeju Volcanic Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks || [[Gayasan Mountain National Park]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Jongmyo Shrine || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.58270|long=126.99245|name=Changdeokgung Palace Complex}} || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Hwaseong Fortress || [[Suwon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites || [[North Jeolla|Gochang]], [[South Jeolla|Hwasun]] and [[Ganghwa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Gyeongju Historic Areas || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes || [[Jeju]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty || [[Gyeonggi]] and [[Gangwon]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong || [[Andong]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Namhansanseong || [[Gyeonggi]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Baekje Historic Areas || [[Gongju]], [[Buyeo]], [[North Jeolla]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea || [[Yangsan]], [[Yeongju]], [[Andong]], [[Songnisan National Park]], [[Gongju]], [[Suncheon]], [[Haenam]] || Cultural || 2018 || 7 components |- | Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies || [[Yeongju]], [[Namwon]], [[Pohang]], [[Andong]], [[Gwangju]], [[Daegu]], [[Jeongeup]], [[Buyeo]] || Cultural || 2019 || 9 components |- | Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats|| [[North Jeolla]], [[South Jeolla]] || Natural || 2021 || 4 components |} === [[Sri Lanka]] === [[File:GalleLighthouse.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Galle]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Polonnaruwa || [[Polonnaruwa]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Ancient City of Sigiriya || [[Sigiriya]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Sacred City of Anuradhapura || [[Anuradhapura]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications || [[Galle]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sacred City of Kandy || [[Kandy]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Sinharaja Forest Reserve]] || [[Sabaragamuwa]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.85520|long=80.65183|name=Golden Temple of Dambulla}} || [[Dambulla]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Central Highlands of Sri Lanka || [[Central Province (Sri Lanka)|Central Province]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Syria]] === [[File:Krak des Chevaliers landscape (cropped).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krak des Chevaliers]] NOTE: Syria is a [[war zone]]. By 2015, news reports were indicating all six of the country's listed sites had been gravely damaged. The sites remain on the UNESCO heritage list and the list of UNESCO heritage in danger. Much of Palmyra was destroyed after the city fell to Da'esh extremists in 2015; the Assad régime regained control in 2016 but the damage has been done. {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Damascus || [[Damascus]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Ancient City of Bosra || [[Bosra]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Site of Palmyra || [[Palmyra]] || Cultural || 1980 || Mined or destroyed in 2015. |- | Ancient City of Aleppo || [[Aleppo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din || [[Krak des Chevaliers]] and [[Latakia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient Villages of Northern Syria || [[Dead Cities]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Tajikistan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Proto-urban site of Sarazm || [[Zeravshan]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.625|long=72.625|name=Tajik National Park (Mountains of the [[Pamirs]])}} || [[Pamirs]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Thailand]] === [[Image:Thailand Ayutthaya Wat Yai Chai Mongkon.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.3518|long=100.5561|name=Historic City of Ayutthaya}} || [[Ayutthaya]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=17.0198|long=99.7040|name=Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns}} || [[Sukhothai]], [[Si Satchanalai]] and [[Kamphaeng Phet]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries]] || [[Lower Northern Thailand]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Ban Chiang Archaeological Site || [[Udon Thani]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex || [[Khao Yai National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Kaeng Krachan National Park|Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex]] || [[Central Thailand]] || Natural || 2021 || |} ===[[Turkey]]=== [[File:Istanbul sunset 1480511.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic areas of Istanbul]] [[File:Nemrut Dagi (3823871129).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Nemrut Dagi]] [[File:Safranbolu 06526 20070130101946.jpg|200px|thumbnail|City of Safranbolu]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=but|wikidata=|lat=38.6509|long=34.8528|name=[[Göreme|Göreme National Park]] and the Rock Sites of [[Cappadocia]]}} || [[Cappadocia]] || Mixed || 1985 || |- | Great Mosque and Hospital of [[Divrigi]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Historic Areas]] of [[Istanbul]] || [[Istanbul]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Bogazkale|Hattusha: the Hittite Capital]] || [[Central Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Nemrut Dagi]] || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.9258|long=29.1248|name=[[Pamukkale|Hierapolis-Pamukkale]]}} || [[Southern Aegean]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Kınık|Xanthos]]-[[Kınık|Letoon]] || [[Lycia]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | City of [[Safranbolu]] || [[Western Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.95723|long=26.23830|name=Archaeological Site of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]}} || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Edirne|Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex]] || [[Eastern Thrace]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Neolithic Site of [[Çatalhöyük]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Bursa| Bursa and Cumalıkızık]]: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.1309|long=27.1840|name=[[Bergama|Pergamon]] and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape}} || [[Northern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Diyarbakir]] Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.93918|long=27.34127|name=[[Ephesus]]}} || [[Central Aegean]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Ani]] || [[Eastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Aphrodisias]] || [[Southern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Göbekli Tepe || [[Urfa]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Arslantepe Mound || [[Malatya]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Turkmenistan]] === [[File:KonyeUrgenchMausoleum.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Konye Urgench]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” || [[Merv]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Kunya-Urgench || [[Konye Urgench]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Parthian Fortresses of Nisa || [[Nissa]] || Cultural || 2007 || |} === [[United Arab Emirates]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) || [[Al Ain]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Uzbekistan]] === [[Image:Registan sunset.jpg|thumb|200px|Samarkand - Crossroads of Cultures, Uzbekistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.3785|long=60.3595|name=Itchan Kala}} || [[Khiva]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Historic Centre of Bukhara || [[Bukhara]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz || [[Shakhrizabz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures || [[Samarkand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |} === [[Vietnam]] === [[File:Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam province, South Central Coast, Vietnam.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hoi An ancient town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.4695|long=107.5780|name=Complex of Hué Monuments}} || [[Hue]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.9101|long=107.0707|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}}Ha Long Bay || [[Ha Long Bay]] || Natural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.87713|long=108.32865|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}} || [[Hoi An]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | My Son Sanctuary || [[My Son]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park || [[Phong Nha-Ke Bang]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.03655|long=105.84039|name=Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi}} || [[Hanoi]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Citadel of the Ho Dynasty || [[Central Coast (Vietnam)]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Trang An Landscape Complex || [[Ninh Binh]], [[Northern Vietnam]] || Mixed|| 2014 || |} === [[Yemen]] === [[File:Zabid flickr01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of Zabid]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old Walled City of Shibam || [[Shibam]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old City of Sana'a || [[Sana'a]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Historic Town of Zabid || [[Zabid]] || Cultural || 1993 || Listed as in danger since 2000 |- | Socotra Archipelago || [[Socotra]] || Natural || 2008 || |} == [[Europe]] == {{Mapframe|59|18.98|zoom=3|width=420|height=420|name=World Heritage sites in Europe|align=center}} === [[Albania]] === [[File:Gjirokastra.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Gjirokastër]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Butrint]] || [[Coastal Albania]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Gjirokastër]] and [[Berat]] || [[Southeastern Albania]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region || [[Pogradec]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with North Macedonia |} ===[[Andorra]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley || south and east of [[Andorra La Vella]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} ===[[Armenia]]=== [[File:Ejmiadzin Cathedral.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Echmiadzin Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Monasteries of [[Alaverdi|Haghpat and Sanahin]] || [[Northern Armenia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Cathedral and Churches of [[Echmiadzin]] and the archaeological site of [[Central_Armenia#Other_sites_worth_visiting|Zvartnots]] || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Central Armenia#Garni_Temple_and_Geghard_Monastery|Monastery of Geghard]] and the Upper Azat Valley || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ===[[Austria]]=== [[File:Hallstatt 300.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hallstatt-Dachstein]] [[File:Horses outside Stephansdom.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic Centre of Vienna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Salzburg]] || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Palace and Gardens of [[Vienna/Hietzing|Schönbrunn]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hallstatt]]-Dachstein / [[Salzkammergut]] Cultural Landscape || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Semmering]] Railway || [[Lower Austria]] || Cultural || 1998 || The first ever railway to be so honored |- | City of [[Graz]] – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg || [[Styria]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Wachau]] Cultural Landscape || [[Lower Austria]], between [[Melk]] and [[Krems]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Fertö / [[Neusiedl Lake|Neusiedlersee]] Cultural Landscape || [[Burgenland]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Hungary |- | Historic Centre of [[Vienna/Innere Stadt|Vienna]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Baden bei Wien]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Azerbaijan]]=== [[File:Gobustan National Park.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Gobustan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | The Walled city of [[Baku]] with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Qobustan|Gobustan]] Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sheki]] with the Khan’s Palace || [[Sheki Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Belarus]]=== [[File:Mir castle in spring.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mir Castle]] [[File:BelarusBNP11.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bisons in Belovezhskaya Puscha National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mir|Mir Castle]] complex || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at [[Nesvizh]] || [[Minsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Poland, extended in 2014 |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Grodno Oblast]], [[Brest Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Belgium]]=== [[File:Grand place Brussels.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Grand Place, Brussels]] [[File:Minières néolithiques de silex - Spiennes (1).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Neolithic flint mines, Spiennes]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Flemish Béguinages || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 1998 || 13 Béguinages |- | La Grand-Place, [[Brussels]] || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, [[La Louvière]] and Le Roeulx (Hainault) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 33 belfries in Belgium |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.20887|long=3.22678|name=Historic Centre of [[Bruges]]}} || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Neolithic Flint Mines at [[Spiennes]] ([[Mons]]) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Notre-Dame Cathedral in [[Tournai]] || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex, [[Antwerp]] || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stoclet House || [[Brussels/Woluwé-Saint-Pierre|Brussels]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Major Mining Sites of Wallonia || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Antwerp]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Colonies of Benevolence || [[Turnhout]] || Cultural || 2021 || 3 sites, shared with the Netherlands |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Spa (Belgium)|Spa]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] === [[File:Mostar Old Town Panorama.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mostar Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.33727|long=17.81504|name=Old Bridge Area of the Old City of [[Mostar]]}} || [[Herzegovina]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in [[Višegrad]] || [[Sarajevo Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia |} ===[[Bulgaria]] === [[File:Pirin national park.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pirin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Sofia#See|Boyana Church]] | wikidata=Q276553 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Shumen#Go next|Madara Rider]] | wikidata = Q319296 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Rousse|Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo]] | wikidata = Q503387 }} || [[North Bulgaria]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Thracian tomb of [[Kazanlak]] | wikidata = Q301815 }} || [[Northern Thrace]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Ancient City of [[Nessebar]] | wikidata = Q64617320 }} || [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Silistra|Srebarna Nature Reserve]] | wikidata = Q122082 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Pirin|Pirin National Park]] | wikidata = Q651314 }} || [[Pirin Macedonia]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Rila Monastery | wikidata = Q207945 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Isperih|Thracian tomb of Sveshtari]] | wikidata = Q650531 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |} ===[[Croatia]]=== [[File:View old city of Dubrovnik-3.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Dubrovnik|Old City of Dubrovnik]], [[Croatia]]]] [[File:Diocletian's Palace, Golden Gate 1.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Palace of Diocletian, Split]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.64086|long=18.10906|name=Old City of [[Dubrovnik]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.50884|long=16.43895|name=Historical Complex of [[Split]] with the Palace of Diocletian}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.8798|long=15.6149|name=[[Plitvice Lakes National Park]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of [[Poreč]] || [[Istria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Historic City of [[Trogir]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral of St. James in [[Sibenik]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stari Grad Plain, [[Hvar|Island Hvar]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Montenegro and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Italy and Montenegro |} ===[[Cyprus]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Paphos]] || [[Paphos district]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Painted Churches in the [[Nicosia district (South)|Troodos]] Region || || Cultural || 1985 || 10 churches |- | Choirokoitia || [[Larnaca district]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} ===[[Czech Republic]]=== [[File:Downtown, Prague, Czech Republic - 8171.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Prague|Historic centre of Prague]], [[Czech Republic]]]] [[File:Stained glass - Kutna Hora.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Stained glass in St. Barbara, Kutna Hora]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Český Krumlov]] || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.08740|long=14.42099|name=Historic Centre of [[Prague]]}} || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Telč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at [[Žďár nad Sázavou|Zelená Hora]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Kutná Hora]]: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Lednice-Valtice]] Cultural Landscape || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[South Bohemia|Holasovice]] Historical Village Reservation || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Gardens and Castle at [[Kroměříž]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Litomyšl]] Castle || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Holy Trinity Column in [[Olomouc]] || [[North Moravia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Tugendhat Villa in [[Brno]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in [[Třebíč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at [[Pardubice#Go next|Kladruby nad Labem]] || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[North Bohemia]], [[West Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 sites in the Czech Republic, shared with Germany |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Františkovy Lázně]], [[Karlovy Vary]], [[Mariánské Lázně]] (collectively known as the [[West Bohemian Spa Triangle]]) || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Denmark]]=== ''For sites in Greenland (officially listed under Denmark), see the [[#Greenland]] table below'' [[File:Elsinore castle.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kronborg Castle, Elsinore]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Jelling]] Mounds, Runic Stones and Church || [[East Jutland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Roskilde]] Cathedral || [[West Zealand]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Kronborg Castle in [[Elsinore]] || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Stevns Cliff|Stevns Klint]] || [[ South Zealand]] || Natural|| 2014 || |- | [[Wadden Sea National Park|Wadden Sea]] || [[South Jutland]] || Natural|| 2014 || Extended to Denmark in 2014, shared with Germany and Netherlands |- | Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement || [[Kolding]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Estonia]]=== [[Image:Old Town Of Tallinn.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.43735|long=24.74527|name=Historic Centre (Old Town) of [[Tallinn]]}} || [[North Estonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[North Estonia]], [[South Estonia]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Finland]]=== [[Image:Suomenlinna.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Helsinki#Islands|Suomenlinna]], [[Finland]]]] [[File:Rauma 3.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Rauma]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=60.14626|long=24.98826|name=[[Helsinki#Islands|Fortress of Suomenlinna]], [[Helsinki]]} || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Rauma|Old Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Petäjävesi]] Old Church || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, [[Kouvola|Jaala]] || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bronze Age Burial Site of [[Sammallahdenmäki]], near [[Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ostrobothnia]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Sweden |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnish Lapland]], [[Central Finland]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[France]]=== [[File:MontSaintMichelNuit4.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Mont Saint Michel|Mont-Saint Michel and its Bay]], [[France]]]] [[File:La salle du Trône (Château de Fontainebleau).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Throne room, Fontainebleau Castle]] [[File:France arc et senas saline royal main building 1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saltworks of Franche-Comté]] [[Image:Paris, France.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Paris|Banks of the Seine]], [[France]]]] [[File:Carcasonneouterwall.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fortified city of Carcassone]] [[File:Azay le rideau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Azay le Rideau, Loire Valley]] [[File:Bordeaux place de la bourse with tram.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bordeaux]] [[File:(Albi) North views of the Ste Cécile Cathedral and the Old Bridge.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Albi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Chartres]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.63598|long=-1.51152|name=[[Mont-Saint-Michel]] and its Bay}} || [[Lower Normandy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.80454|long=2.12128|name=Palace and Park of [[Versailles]]}} || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the [[Montignac (Dordogne)|Vézère Valley]] || [[Dordogne]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Vézelay]], Church and Hill || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Amiens]] Cathedral || [[Picardy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Arles]], Roman and Romanesque Monuments || [[Bouches-du-Rhône]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Cistercian Abbey of [[Semur-en-Auxois#Go_next|Fontenay]] || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Palace and Park of [[Fontainebleau]] || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Orange (Provence)|Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange]] || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt || [[Franche-Comté]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe || [[Vienne (region)|Vienne]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Cargèse#Go next|Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve]] || [[Corsica]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in [[Nancy]] || [[Lorraine]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Remoulins|Pont du Gard]] (Roman Aqueduct) || [[Languedoc-Roussillon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Strasbourg]] - Grande île || [[Alsace]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, [[Reims]] || [[Champagne-Ardenne]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Paris]], Banks of the Seine || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Bourges]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Avignon]]: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Canal du Midi || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Languedoc-Roussillon]]: from [[Toulouse]] to [[Sète]] || Cultural || 1996 || part of a network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. |- | Historic Fortified City of [[Carcassonne]] || [[Aude]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées - Mont Perdu || [[Midi-Pyrenees]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with Spain |- | Historic Site of [[Lyon]]s || [[Rhône]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France]] || || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 23 belfries in France |- | Jurisdiction of [[Bordeaux#Go next|Saint-Emilion]] || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | The [[Loire Valley]] between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes || [[Pays de la Loire]] and [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Provins]], Town of Medieval Fairs || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Le Havre]], the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret || [[Upper Normandy]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Bordeaux]], Port of the Moon || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Fortifications of Vauban]] || || Cultural || 2008 || 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders and coasts of France. |- | Episcopal City of [[Albi]] || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Tarn]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Haute-Savoie]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[Cevennes|The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean Agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape]] || || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] Mining Basin || [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] || Cultural || 2012 || site consists of 109 separate components over 120,000 ha |- | Decorated cave of [[Vallon Pont d'Arc|Pont d’Arc]], known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche || [[Ardèche]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars || [[Épernay]], [[Reims]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Climats, terroirs of Burgundy || [[Dijon]], [[Beaune]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Paris]], [[Bordeaux#Go next|Pessac]], [[Marseille]], [[Île-de-France]], [[Saint-Dié-des-Vosges]], [[Franche-Comté]], [[Menton]], [[Saint-Étienne#Go next|Firminy]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Puy-de-Dôme|Chaine des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena]] || [[Auvergne]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Cordouan Lighthouse || [[Royan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Vichy]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | [[Nice]], Winter Resort Town of the Riviera || [[Alpes-Maritimes]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]=== [[Image:Jvari Church view.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Mtskheta|Historical Monuments of Mtskheta]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Kutaisi#See|Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery]] || [[Rioni Region]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historical Monuments of [[Mtskheta]] || [[Kartli]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Upper Svaneti || [[Northwestern Georgia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands || [[Northwestern Georgia]], [[Southwestern Georgia]] || Natural || 2021 || 7 components |} ===[[Germany]]=== [[File:Aachen Germany Imperial-Cathedral-01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aachen Cathedral]] [[Image:Hildesheim-St Michaels Church.outside.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Hildesheim|Church of Saint Michael]], [[Hildesheim]], [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Holstentor04.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Lübeck]]: Holstentor, [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Kölner Dom - Westfassade 2022 ohne Gerüst-0968.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cologne|Cologne Cathedral]], [[Germany]]]] [[File:Stralsunder Altstadt.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old Stralsund]] [[Image:Oberwesel-stadt-1-d-schmidt-03-2003.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Middle Rhine Valley]]: View from castle Schönburg to Oberwesel]] [[File:Bergpark wilhelmshoehe talblick ds 05 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: View towards Kassel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Aachen]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Eifel]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Speyer]] Cathedral || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Würzburg]] Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square || [[Bavaria]], [[Lower Franconia]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of Wies || [[Bavaria]], [[Bavarian Swabia]], [[Füssen#See|Steingaden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at [[Brühl]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church at [[Hildesheim]] || [[Lower Saxony]], [[Hanover Region]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Roman Empire|Roman]] Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in [[Trier]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Frontiers of the [[Roman Empire]] || [[Hesse]], [[Bad Homburg]] || Cultural || 1987 (2005) || Shared with UK, The two sections of the Limes in Germany cover a length of 550&nbsp;km from the north-west of the country to the Danube in the south-east. |- | [[Hanseatic League|Hanseatic City]] of [[Lübeck]] || [[Schleswig-Holstein]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Palaces and Parks of [[Potsdam]] and [[Berlin]] || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Abbey and Altenmünster of [[Lorsch]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of [[Goslar]] and Upper Harz Water Management System || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Maulbronn Monastery Complex || [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Pforzheim]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Old Town]] of [[Bamberg]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of [[Quedlinburg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Saarbrücken|Völklingen]] Ironworks || [[Saarland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Darmstadt#Go next|Messel Pit Fossil Site]] || [[Hesse]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Cologne]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bauhaus and its Sites in [[Weimar]] and [[Dessau]] || [[Thuringia]]; [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Luther Memorials in [[Eisleben]] and [[Wittenberg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Classical [[Weimar]] || [[Thuringia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.51981|long=13.39858|name=[[Berlin/Mitte#Museumsinsel|Museumsinsel]] (Museum Island), [[Berlin]]}} || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wartburg Castle || [[Thuringia]], [[Eisenach]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Garden Kingdom of [[Dessau]]-Wörlitz || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Monastic Island of [[Reichenau]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in [[Essen]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Ruhr]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Stralsund]] and [[Wismar]] || [[Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Middle Rhine Valley|Upper Middle Rhine Valley]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] and [[Hesse]], between [[Koblenz]] and [[Bingen]] / [[Rüdesheim]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Bad Muskau|Muskauer]] Park / Park Mużakowski || [[Saxony]], [[Upper Lusatia]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Poland |- | Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of [[Bremen]] || [[Bremen]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Old town]] of [[Regensburg]] with Stadtamhof || [[Bavaria]], [[Upper Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Berlin]] Modernism Housing Estates || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]], [[Brandenburg]], [[Thuringia]] and [[Hesse]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | The Wadden Sea || along the coast of [[Lower Saxony]] and [[Schleswig-Holstein]], including the [[East Frisian Islands|East]] and [[North Frisian Islands]] || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[Netherlands]], in 2014 extended to Denmark |- | Fagus Factory in [[Alfeld (Leine)|Alfeld]] || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] and [[Bavaria]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia |- | Margravial Opera House [[Bayreuth]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Bergpark [[Kassel#See|Wilhelmshöhe]] || [[North Hesse]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey || [[Teutoburg Forest]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hamburg/Neustadt-Altstadt|Speicherstadt]] and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus || [[Hamburg]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Stuttgart]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura || [[Swabian Mountains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke|| [[Schleswig]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | [[Naumburg]] Cathedral || [[Saxony Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Water Management System of [[Augsburg]] || [[Bavarian Swabia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[Saxony]] || Cultural || 2019 || 17 sites in Germany, shared with the Czech Republic |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bad Ems]], [[Bad Kissingen]], [[Baden-Baden]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | Mathildenhöhe [[Darmstadt]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with the Netherlands |- | ShUM Sites of [[Speyer]], [[Worms]] and [[Mainz]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Gibraltar]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Gorham's Cave Complex|| [[Gibraltar]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Greece]]=== [[File:The Parthenon in Athens.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acropolis, Athens]] [[File:Mount Athos by cod gabriel 25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Athos]] [[File:2019-08-28 Pythagorion (KPFC) 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pythagoeion, Samos]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.48207|long=22.50100|name=Archaeological Site of [[Delphi]]}} || [[Central Greece]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.97169|long=23.72634|name=[[Acropolis]], [[Athens]]}} || [[Attica]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval City of [[Rhodes (city)|Rhodes]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=39.7250|long=21.6296|name=[[Meteora]]}} || [[Thessaly]], [[Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Mount Athos]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of [[Thessaloniki]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus || [[Nafplio]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Mystras]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | [[Delos]], [[Cyclades]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Monasteries of [[Daphni]], [[Hossios Luckas]] and Nea Moni of [[Chios]] || || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Pythagoreion and Heraion of [[Samos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) || [[Macedonia (Greece)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Archaeological Sites of [[Mycenae]] and [[Tiryns]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John, [[Pátmos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Old Town of [[Corfu]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Philippi]] || [[Macedonia (Greece)|East Macedonia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Hungary]]=== [[File:Parlement van Boedapest gelegen aan de Donau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Budapest]] [[File:Hortobágy.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hortobágy National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=47.4984|long=19.0409|name=[[Budapest]], including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue}} || [[Central Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old Village of [[Hollókő]] and its Surroundings || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Caves of [[Aggtelek]] Karst and Slovak Karst || [[Northern Hungary]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Slovakia |- | Millenary Benedictine Monastery of [[Pannonhalma]] and its Natural Environment || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hortobágy]] National Park - the ''Puszta'' || [[Northern Great Plain]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Early Christian Necropolis of [[Pécs]] (Sopianae) || [[Southern Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Sopron#Further afield|Fertő]] / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Austria |- | [[Tokaj-Hegyalja|Tokaj]] Wine Region Cultural Landscape || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Iceland]]=== [[File:River in Thingvellir, Iceland.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Þingvellir National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Þingvellir National Park]] || [[South Iceland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Vestmannaeyjar|Surtsey]] || [[South Iceland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Vatnajökull National Park]] - dynamic nature of fire and ice || [[East Iceland]] || Natural || 2019 || |} ===[[Ireland]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park|Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne]] || [[East Coast and Midlands]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Skellig Michael|Sceilg Mhichíl]] || [[Southwest Ireland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} ===[[Italy]]=== [[Image:Tower of pisa.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Pisa|Piazza del Duomo, Pisa]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Venice|Venice and its Lagoon]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:Trulli 2005.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Alberobello|Trulli of Alberobello]], [[Italy]]]] [[File:Napoli pompei.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pompeii]] [[File:1 manarola evening 2012.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cinque Terre]] [[File:Aquileia basilica.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Basilica of Aquileia]] [[File:Villa d'Este 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villa d'Este, Tivoli]] [[File:Greek theater of Syracuse AvL.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Syracuse]] [[File:Grödner Joch.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Dolomites]] [[File:Etna1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Etna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Rock Drawings in [[Valcamonica]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by "Leonardo da Vinci" in [[Milan/West|Milan]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.9022|long=12.4588|name=Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights, and San Paolo Fuori le Mura}} || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Vatican |- | Historic Centre of [[Florence]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Piazza del Duomo, [[Pisa]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Venice]] and its Lagoon || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of [[San Gimignano]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of [[Matera]] || [[Basilicata]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | City of [[Vicenza]] and the Palladian Villas of the [[Veneto]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Bergamo#Go next|Crespi d'Adda]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Ferrara]], City of the Renaissance and its Po Delta || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.8487|long=14.2503|name=Historic Centre of [[Naples]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Siena]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Castel del Monte || [[Andria]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Early Christian Monuments of [[Ravenna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Pienza]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | The ''Trulli'' of [[Alberobello]] || [[Apulia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | 18th-Century Royal Palace at [[Caserta]] with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli and the San Leucio Complex || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area of [[Agrigento]] || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.7511|long=14.4890|name=Archaeological Areas of [[Pompeii]], [[Herculaneum]], and [[Torre Annunziata]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), [[Padua]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, [[Modena]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Amalfi Coast|Costiera Amalfitana]] || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Portovenere, [[Cinque Terre]], and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Residences of the Royal House of Savoy || [[Piedmont]], in and around [[Turin]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Su Nuraxi di Barumini || [[Sardinia]] || Cultural || 1997 || a special type of defensive structure known as nuraghi |- | Villa Romana del Casale || [[Sicily]], [[Piazza Armerina]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of [[Aquileia]] || [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park]] with the Archeological sites of [[Paestum]] and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Urbino]] || [[Marche]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Villa Adriana, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Assisi]], the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites || [[Umbria]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | City of [[Verona]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Isole Eolie ([[Aeolian Islands]]) || [[Sicily]], [[Messina (province)|Messina]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Villa d'Este, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-eastern Sicily) || [[Sicily]]: [[Noto]], [[Caltagirone]], [[Militello Val di Catania]], [[Catania]], [[Modica]], [[Palazzolo]], [[Ragusa]] and [[Scicli]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | ''Sacri Monti'' of [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Lombardy]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Switzerland |- | Etruscan Necropolises of [[Cerveteri]] and [[Tarquinia]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Val d'Orcia]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]] and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Genoa]]: ''Le Strade Nuove'' and the system of the ''Palazzi dei Rolli'' || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Mantua]] and [[Sabbioneta]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula /Bernina Landscapes || [[Lombardian Alps and Prealps#Go next|Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Switzerland |- | The [[South Tyrol|Dolomites]] || [[Trentino-Alto Adige]] || Natural || 2009 || |- | [[Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568–774 A.D.)]] || [[Brescia]], [[Cividale del Friuli]] ([[Udine (province)|province of Udine]]), [[Castelseprio]] ([[Varese (province)|province of Varese]]), [[Spoleto]] and [[Campello sul Clitunno]] ([[Perugia (province)|province of Perugia]]), [[Benevento]] (in [[Campania]]) and [[Monte Sant'Angelo]] ([[Foggia (province)|province of Foggia]]) || Cultural || 2011 || Monasteries, churches and fortresses associated with the Longobards who settled in Italy in that period of time. |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia |- | Medici Villas and Gardens || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Mount Etna]] || [[Sicily]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | The Vineyard Landscape of [[Piedmont]]: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato|| [[Northwest Italy]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Arab-Norman [[Palermo]] and the Cathedral Churches of [[Cefalù]] and [[Monreale]]|| [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Bergamo]], [[Peschiera del Garda]], [[Palmanova]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Montenegro |- | [[Ivrea]], industrial city of the 20th century|| [[Piedmont]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene|| [[Treviso (province)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Padua]]’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles|| [[Padova (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Montecatini Terme]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom |- | The Porticoes of [[Bologna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Kosovo]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |} ===[[Latvia]]=== [[File:The House of Blackheads in Riga's Town Square.jpg|thumb|200px|Town square, Riga]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Riga/Vecrīga|Historic Centre of Riga]] || [[Riga region]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Vidzeme]], [[Zemgale]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Lithuania]]=== [[File:Nidos kopos.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Curonian Spit]] [[File:Meškonysgeo.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Struve Geodetic Arc]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Vilnius]] Historic Centre || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Lithuania Minor]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Russia |- | [[Kernavė]] Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Aukštaitija]], [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Luxembourg]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Luxembourg (city)|Luxembourg]]: its Old Quarters and Fortifications || [[Luxembourg]] || Cultural || 1994 || |} ===[[Malta]]=== [[File:St Sebastian Curtain.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valletta]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Valletta]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Valletta|Hal Saflieni Hypogeum]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Megalithic Temples of Malta]] || [[Malta Island]], [[Gozo]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} ===[[Moldova]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Montenegro]]=== [[File:Durmitor national park montenegro.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Durmitor National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Durmitor National Park]] || [[North Montenegrin Mountains]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.42504|long=18.77085|name=Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of [[Kotor]]}} || [[Bay of Kotor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Kotor]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Italy |} ===[[Netherlands]]=== [[File:Kinderdijkwindmolen3.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kinderdijk]] [[File:Herengracht 2010.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The canals of Amsterdam]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Schokland and Surroundings || [[Noordoostpolder]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Defence Line of Amsterdam || [[Gelderland]], [[North Brabant]], [[North Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 1996 || Expanded in 2021 with the addition of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. |- | Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao || [[#Curaçao|Curaçao]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[Netherlands]] |- | Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout || [[Kinderdijk]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) || [[Lemmer]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) || [[Beemster]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House) || [[Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | The Wadden Sea || [[West Frisian Islands]], [[Hogeland]] coast and [[Friesland|Frisian]] coast || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[#Germany|Germany]] and since 2014 with [[#Denmark|Denmark]] |- | [[Amsterdam/Canal District|Seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht]] || [[Amsterdam]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Van Nellefabriek || [[Rotterdam]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || [[Gelderland]], [[South Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany |- | Colonies of Benevolence (''Koloniën van Weldadigheid'') || [[Noordenveld|Veenhuizen]] and [[Drenthse Veenkoloniën]], [[Drenthe]] || Cultural || 2021 || Along with the colony of the same kind in Merksplas and Wortel-Kolonie, Belgium. |} ===[[North Macedonia]]=== [[File:Ohrid viewed from lake.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ohrid|Ohrid Region]], [[North Macedonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the [[Ohrid]] region || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with [[Albania]] |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe|Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] (Dlaboka Reka Beech Forest within [[Mavrovo National Park]]) || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Natural || 2021 || shared with multiple other European countries |} ===[[Norway]]=== [[File:Bergen by night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bryggen]] [[File:GeirangerFjordNorwayFjord.jpg|200px|thumbnail|West Norwegian Fjords]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Bergen#Bryggen|Bryggen]] || [[Bergen]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Luster|Urnes]] Stave Church || [[Luster]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Rock Art of [[Alta]] || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Vega (Norway)|Vegaøyan]] - The Vega Archipelago || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Røros]] Mining Town and the Circumference || [[Middle Norway]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnmark]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |- | West Norwegian Fjords - [[Geiranger]]fjord and [[Gudvangen|Nærøyfjord]] || || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Rjukan]]-[[Notodden]] Industrial Heritage Site || [[Telemark]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Poland]]=== [[File:Kraków - Sukiennice 01 cropped.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krakow's Historic Centre]] [[Image:Varšava, Śródmieście, Rynek Starego Miasta.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Warsaw|Historic Centre of Warsaw]], [[Poland]]]] [[File:Kościół p.w. MB Anielskiej w Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, woj. małopolskie, pow. wadowicki A-739 -Magkrys.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Podlachia]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Belarus, extended in 2014 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.0617|long=19.9374|name=[[Krakow]]'s Historic Centre}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Wieliczka]] and [[Bochnia]] Royal Salt Mines || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978, extension 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.03454|long=19.18079|name=[[Auschwitz|Auschwitz Birkenau: German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)]]}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.24926|long=21.01223|name=[[Warsaw/Śródmieście|Historic Centre of Warsaw]]}} || [[Masovia]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Old City of [[Zamość]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Castle of the Teutonic Order in [[Malbork]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Medieval Town of [[Toruń]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]]: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Churches of Peace in [[Jawor]] and [[Świdnica]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Southern Little Poland]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Muskauer Park / [[Łęknica|Park Mużakowski]] || [[Greater Poland]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Germany |- | Centennial Hall in [[Wrocław]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Lesser Poland]], [[Subcarpathia]] || Cultural || 2013 || shared with Ukraine |- | [[Tarnowskie Góry]] Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System || [[Silesian Voivodeship]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski|Krzemionki prehistoric striped flint mining region]] || [[Swietokrzyskie]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Portugal]]=== [[File:Belém Tower from East.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Belém Tower]] [[Image:Douro Valley Regua.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Douro|Alto Douro Wine Region]], [[Portugal]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores || [[Azores]], [[Terceira]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of Christ in [[Tomar]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of [[Batalha]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belem in [[Lisbon]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Évora]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Monastery of [[Alcobaça]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Cultural Landscape of [[Sintra]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Oporto]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the [[Vila Nova de Foz Côa|Côa Valley]] and Siega Verde || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Spain |- | Laurisilva of [[Madeira]] || [[Madeira]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Douro|Alto Douro]] Wine Region || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Guimarães]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Landscape of the [[Pico]] Island Vineyard Culture || [[Azores]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Garrison Border Town of [[Elvas]] and its Fortifications || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | University of [[Coimbra]] – Alta and Sofia || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Royal Building of [[Mafra]] – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in [[Braga]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Romania]]=== [[File:Denube Delta Bank.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Danube Delta]] [[File:Kisselyk erődtemplom.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villages with fortified churches in Transsylvania]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Danube Delta]] || [[Northern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Churches of [[Moldavia]] || [[Moldavia]] || Cultural || 1993 || including some of the [[Painted Monasteries]] |- | Monastery of [[Horezu]] || [[Oltenia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Villages with Fortified Churches in [[Transylvania]] || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || see also [[Hunedoara|Sarmizegetusa]] |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.21997|long=24.79218|name=Historic Centre of [[Sighişoara]]}} || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Maramureş]] || [[Maramureş]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Roșia Montană]] Mining Landscape || [[Alba County]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Russia]]=== [[Image:Moscow Red Square.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Moscow|Kremlin and Red Square]], [[Russia]]]] [[File:Four herous01.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Virgin Komi forests]] [[File:Governor's Palace.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kazan Kremlin]] [[File:Jaroslavl from Kremlin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Jaroslavl's Historic Centre]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Asia|Asia]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.9390|long=30.3158|name=[[Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments]]}} || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Kizhi]] Pogost || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.75350|long=37.61960|name=Kremlin and Red Square, [[Central Moscow|Moscow]]}} || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the [[Solovetsky Islands]] || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Arkhangelsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Monuments of [[Novgorod]] and Surroundings || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | White Monuments of [[Vladimir]] and [[Suzdal]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in [[Sergiev Posad]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Church of the Ascension, [[Kolomenskoye]] || [[Central Russia]], [[Moscow Oblast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Virgin Komi Forests || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Komi Republic]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Caucasian Biosphere Reserve|Western Caucasus]] || [[Southern Russia]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Kaliningrad Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Lithuania |- | Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Vologda Oblast]], [[Ferapontovo]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Historic and Architectural Complex of the [[Kazan]] Kremlin || [[Volga Region]], [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of [[Derbent]] || [[Southern Russia]], [[Dagestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Moscow Outskirts|Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Historical Centre of the City of [[Yaroslavl]] || [[Central Russia]], || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || Gogland Island ([[Leningrad Oblast]]) || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine |- | Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of [[Sviyazhsk]] || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2017 || |- | Churches of the [[Pskov]] School of Architecture || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea || [[Karelia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[San Marino]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[San Marino]] Historic Centre and Monte Titano || || Cultural || 2008 || |} ===[[Serbia]]=== [[File:Manastir Studenica - The Studenica Monastery.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Studenica Monastery]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Stari Ras and Sopocani || [[Novi Pazar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Kraljevo|Studenica Monastery]] || [[Šumadija]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |- | Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius || [[Podunavlje]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro |} ===[[Slovakia]]=== [[File:SK BS Trinity Square.PNG|200px|thumbnail|Banska Stiavnica]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Banská Štiavnica]] and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Levoča]], [[Spišský Hrad]] and the Associated Cultural Monuments || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Vlkolínec]] || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Caves of the [[Aggtelek]] Karst and [[Slovak Karst National Park|Slovak Karst]] || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Hungary |- | [[Bardejov]] Town Conservation Reserve || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area || || Cultural || 2008 || List consist of two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries. |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Germany |} ===[[Slovenia]]=== [[File:Skocjanske jame.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Skojcan Caves]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Skocjan Caves || [[Coast and Karst]] near [[Divača]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy |- | Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and [[Idrija]] || [[Julian Alps]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Spain |- | The works of Jože Plečnik in [[Ljubljana]] – Human Centred Urban Design || [[Central Slovenia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Spain]]=== [[File:Alhambra Granada desde Albaicin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Alhambra]] [[File:Aqueduct of Segovia 08.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Segovia and its Aqueduct]] [[File:Toledo Skyline Panorama, Spain - Dec 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Toledo (Spain)|Historic City of Toledo]], [[Spain]]]] [[File:Monastero de Poblet (entrada).JPG|200px|thumbnail|Poblet Monastery]] [[File:Cogul HBreuil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula]] [[File:Tarragona - Circo romano 14.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Archeological Ensemble of Tárraco]] [[File:Zubia jun.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vizcaya Bridge]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.17676|long=-3.58984|name=[[The Alhambra|Alhambra]], Generalife and Albayzin, [[Granada (city)|Granada]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Burgos (city)|Burgos]] Cathedral || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Cordoba (city, Spain)|Cordoba]] || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Monastery and Site of the [[El Escorial|Escurial]], [[Madrid]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.40354|long=2.17438|name=[[Barcelona|Works of Antoni Gaudí]]}} || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Santillana del Mar|Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain]] || [[Cantabria]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Monuments of [[Oviedo (Spain)|Oviedo]] and the Kingdom of the Asturias || [[Asturias]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Ávila]], with its Extra-Muros churches || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Segovia]] and its Aqueduct || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Santiago de Compostela]] (Old Town) || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |[[La Palma]] || [[Canary Islands]] ||Natural ||2002 |- | [[Garajonay National Park]] || [[La Gomera]] (Canary Islands) || Natural || 1986 || |- | Historic City of [[Toledo (Spain)|Toledo]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Mudejar Architecture of [[Aragon]] || [[Aragon]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Old Town of [[Cáceres]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.38587|long=-5.99313|name=Cathedral, Alcazar and Archivo de Indias in [[Seville]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old City of [[Salamanca (city)|Salamanca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Tarragona#Go_next|Poblet Monastery]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Mérida (Spain)|Mérida]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Way of St. James|Route to Santiago de Compostela]] || || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Walled Town of [[Cuenca (Spain)|Cuenca]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | La Lonja de la Seda de [[Valencia]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Las Médulas || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, [[Barcelona]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées: Mont Perdu || [[Aragon]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with France |- | [[San Millán de la Cogolla|San Millán]] Yuso and Suso Monasteries || [[La Rioja (Spain)|La Rioja]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Portugal |- | Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula || Andalusia, Aragón, Castille-La Mancha, Catalonia, Murcia and Valencia || Cultural || 1998 || |- | University and Historic Precinct of [[Alcalá de Henares]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Ibiza]], Biodiversity and Culture || [[Balearic Islands]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | [[La Laguna|San Cristóbal de La Laguna]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Tarragona|Tárraco]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Burgos_(city)#See|Atapuerca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Catalan Romanesque Churches of the [[Vall de Boi|Vall de Boí]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Palmeral of [[Elche]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Roman Walls of [[Lugo]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Aranjuez]] Cultural Landscape || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza || [[Jaén (province, Spain)|Jaén]], [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Vizcaya Bridge || [[Basque Country]], [[Bilbao]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Teide National Park]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[A Coruña|Tower of Hercules]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Serra de Tramuntana|Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana]] || [[Balearic Islands]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Heritage of Mercury [[Almadén]] and Idrija || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Slovenia |- | [[Antequera]] Dolmens Site || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Córdoba (city, Spain)|Caliphate City of Medina Azahara]] || [[Córdoba (province, Spain)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of [[Gran Canaria]] Cultural Landscape || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Madrid/Retiro-Paseo del Arte|Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro]], a landscape of Arts and Sciences || [[Madrid]] || Cultural || 2021|| |} ===[[Sweden]]=== [[File:Drottningholm1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Drottningholm Castle]] [[File:Visby View.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Hanseatic town of Visby]] [[File:Fågelsjö Gammelgård Framsida.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Decorated farmhouses of Hälsingland]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Royal Domain of [[Drottningholm]] || [[Ekerö]] ([[Stockholm]]) || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Birka and Hovgården || [[Stockholm]], [[Ekerö]] in lake Mälaren || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Engelsberg Ironworks || [[Västmanland]], [[Fagersta]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Carvings in [[Tanum]] || [[Bohuslän]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Skogskyrkogården || [[Stockholm/Söderort]] || Cultural || 1994 || (The Woodland Cemetery) |- | Hanseatic town of [[Visby]] || [[Gotland]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Church Village of Gammelstad, [[Luleå]] || [[Norrbotten]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Laponia|Laponian Area]] || [[Lapland (Sweden)|Lapland]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Naval Port of [[Karlskrona]] || [[Blekinge]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Agricultural Landscape of Southern [[Öland]] || [[Öland]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ångermanland]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Finland |- | Mining Area of the [[Falun#See|Great Copper Mountain]] in [[Falun]] || [[Svealand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Varberg]] Radio Station || [[Halland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Norrbotten County]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Ukraine |- | Decorated Farmhouses of [[Hälsingland]] || [[Hälsingland]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} ===[[Switzerland]]=== [[File:Bern Zytglockenturm von oben.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old city of Berne]] [[File:Lavaux Alpes et Lac léman.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Benedictine Convent of St. John at Müstair || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of [[Saint Gallen|St. Gall]] || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.94787|long=7.45152|name=Old City of [[Berne]]}} || [[Berne Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-town of [[Bellinzona]] || [[Ticino]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.3090|long=7.7811|name=[[Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch]]}} || [[Bernese Highlands]], [[Valais]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Ticino]], near [[Lugano]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Italy |- | [[Lavaux]], Vineyard Terraces || [[Lake Geneva]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Italy |- | Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning || [[Jura Mountains and Fribourg]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Swiss Alps]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Geneva]], [[Vevey|Corseaux]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Japan |} ===[[Ukraine]]=== [[File:Kijów - Sobór Mądrości Bożej 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saint Sofia Cathedral, Kyiv]] [[File:Cernauti Residentia 03.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.45289|long=30.51424|name=[[Kyiv]]: Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra}} || [[Central Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Lviv]] - the Ensemble of the Historic Center || [[Western Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Southern Ukraine]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Western Ukraine]], around [[Rakhiv]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Chernivtsi]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora || [[Crimea]], [[Sevastopol]] || Cultural || 2013|| |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Western Ukraine]]|| Cultural || 2013 || shared with Poland |} ===[[United Kingdom]]=== [[Image:Harlech Castle at sundown - geograph.org.uk - 672294.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harlech]] Castle]] [[File:Durham Cathedral and Castle.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Durham (England)|Durham Castle and Cathedral]]]] [[File:Big Ben at night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Palace of [[Westminster]]]] [[Image:Durdle Door 2003.jpg|thumb|200px|Durdle Door on the [[Jurassic Coast]], [[Dorset]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in [[Gwynedd]] || [[North Wales]] || Cultural || 1986 || [[Caernarfon]] Castle, [[Conwy]] Castle, [[Beaumaris]] Castle & [[Harlech]] Castle |- | Durham Castle and Cathedral || [[Durham (England)|Durham]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=55.24133|long=-6.51202|name=[[Giant's Causeway]] and Causeway Coast}} || [[County Antrim]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ironbridge|Ironbridge Gorge]] || [[Telford]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[St Kilda]] || [[Outer Hebrides]] || Mixed || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.17882|long=-1.82617|name=[[Stonehenge]], [[Avebury]] and Associated Sites}} || [[Wiltshire]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey || [[North Yorkshire]] near [[Ripon (England)|Ripon]] and [[Harrogate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Woodstock (Oxfordshire)|Blenheim Palace]] || [[Oxfordshire]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Bath|City of Bath]] || [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=54.99651|long=-1.786596|name=[[Hadrian's Wall|Frontiers of the Roman Empire]]}} || [[Cumbria]], [[Northumberland]] and [[Tyne and Wear]] || Cultural || 1987 || Otherwise known as Hadrian's Wall. Shared with Germany |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.49934|long=-0.12743|name=Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church}} || [[London/Westminster]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church || [[Canterbury (England)|Canterbury]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.50815|long=-0.07619|name=Tower of London}} || [[London/City of London|London]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.9497|long=-3.1908|name=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and [[Edinburgh/New Town|New]] Towns of Edinburgh}} || [[Edinburgh]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.47796|long=-0.00156|name=Maritime Greenwich}} || [[London/Greenwich]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Heart of Neolithic [[Orkney Islands|Orkney]] || [[Orkney Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Blaenavon]] Industrial Landscape || [[South Wales]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Derwent Valley Mills, [[Belper]] and [[Cromford]] || [[Derbyshire]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Jurassic Coast]] || [[Devon]] and [[Dorset]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | [[New Lanark]] || [[Clydesdale]], near [[Glasgow]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Saltaire]] || [[Bradford]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.4789|long=-0.2953|name=Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew}} || [[London/Richmond-Kew]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Cornwall]] and West [[Devon]] Mining Landscape || [[West Country]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Chirk|Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal]] || [[Chirk]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | The Forth Bridge || [[South Queensferry]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Lake District National Park|The English Lake District]]|| [[Cumbria]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Jodrell Bank Observatory || [[Holmes Chapel]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales || [[Gwynedd]] || Cultural || 2021 || Six locations with quarries, mines, and associated structures (railways, workers' housing, and amenities) |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bath]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Italy |} ===[[Vatican City]]=== [[File:St Peter's Square, Vatican City - April 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Vatican City]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Italy |- | [[Vatican City]] || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1984 || The only entire country to be UNESCO-listed |} == [[North America]] == {{Mapframe|57.78|-111.62|zoom=2|width=350|height=400|name=World Heritage sites in North America|align=center}} === [[Antigua and Barbuda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.00789|long=-61.76535|name=Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites}} || [[English Harbour]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[Barbados]] === [[File:Bridgetown, Barbados, April 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Bridgetown]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.09674|long=-59.61396|name=Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison}} || [[Bridgetown]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Belize]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=17.8502|long=-87.9818|name=Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System}} || [[Toledo (district)|Toledo]], [[Stann Creek]] and [[Belize District]], [[Belize]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 2009 |} === [[Bermuda]] === [[File:Bermuda-Harbour and Town of St George.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of St George]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.38104|long=-64.67671|name=Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda}} || [[Saint George (Bermuda)|Saint George]] || Cultural || 2000 || Officially listed under the [[United Kingdom]] |} === [[Canada]] === [[Image:Moraine lake banff.jpg|thumb|200px|Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park), Canada]] [[File:Place Quebec.jpg|thumb|200px|Old town, Quebec City]] [[File:Rideau canal in winter.jpg|thumb|200px|Rideau Canal, downtown [[Ottawa]] ]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.603|long=-55.5386|name=L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site}} || [[Great Northern Peninsula|St. Anthony, Newfoundland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=61.677|long=-126.085|name=[[Nahanni National Park Reserve|Nahanni National Park]]}} || [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=50.7593|long=-111.4930|name=[[Dinosaur Provincial Park]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]], near [[Brooks]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.993|long=-139.043|name=Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek}} || [[Kluane National Park]] and [[Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.70558|long=-113.65314|name=Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump}} || near [[Fort Macleod]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=52.4024|long=-131.4926|name=SGang Gwaay}} || [[Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.557|long=-113.192|name=[[Wood Buffalo National Park]]}} || [[Wood Buffalo|Northeastern Alberta]], [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=51.8934|long=-117.0374|name=Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks}} || [[Banff National Park]] | [[Hamber Provincial Park]] | [[Jasper National Park]] | [[Kootenay National Park]] | [[Mount Robson Provincial Park]] | [[Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park]] | [[Yoho National Park]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=46.8131|long=-71.2081|name=Historic District of Old Québec}} || [[Quebec City]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=49.6525|long=-57.7510|name=[[Gros Morne National Park]]}} || [[Western Newfoundland]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=44.37711|long=-64.30972|name=Old Town Lunenburg}} || [[Lunenburg]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.9969|long=-113.8973|name=[[Waterton Glacier International Peace Park]]}} || [[Waterton Lakes National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || Shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.1098|long=-66.3641|name=[[Miguasha Park|Miguasha National Park]]}} || [[Gaspé Peninsula]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.4088|long=-75.6815|name=[[Rideau Canal]] and Fortifications}} || [[Eastern Ontario]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=45.69468|long=-64.45045|name=[[Joggins Fossil Cliffs]]}} || [[Cumberland County (Nova Scotia)|Cumberland County]], Nova Scotia || Natural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.10858|long=-64.31021|name=[[Landscape of Grand Pré]] || [[Annapolis Valley]]}}, [[Nova Scotia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.733333|long=-56.415556|name=Red Bay Basque Whaling Station}} || [[Red Bay]], [[Labrador]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.6280|long=-53.1638|name=[[Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve|Mistaken Point]]}} || [[Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Avalon Peninsula]], [[Eastern Newfoundland|Newfoundland]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=51.3306|long=-95.1581|name=[[Pimachiowin Aki]]}} || [[Northern Ontario]], [[Eastern Manitoba]] || Mixed || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.0968|long=-111.7639|name=[[Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park|Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Costa Rica]] === [[File:DirkvdM cloudforest-jungle.jpg|200px|thumbnail|La Amistad International Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Panama]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.5295|long=-87.0599|name=[[Cocos Island National Park]]}} || [[Cocos Island]] || Natural || 1997 || Extended in 2002 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=10.8805|long=-85.6041|name=Area de Conservación Guanacaste}} || [[Guanacaste]] || Natural || 1999 || Extended in 2004 |- | Precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the Diquís || [[South Pacific Costa Rica]] || Cultural|| 2014|| |} === [[Cuba]] === [[File:Old American car in Havanna.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Havana]] [[File:Viñales Valley.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Viñales Valley]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=23.13874|long=-82.35007|name=Old Havana and its Fortifications}} || [[Havana]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.80501|long=-79.98407|name=Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios}} || [[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]] and [[Sancti Spíritus]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.96858|long=-75.87024|name=San Pedro de la Roca Castle, [[Santiago de Cuba]]}} || [[Santiago de Cuba (province)|Santiago de Cuba Province]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.8843|long=-77.5600|name=[[Desembarco del Granma National Park]]}} || [[Granma]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.6143|long=-83.7090|name=Viñales Valley}} || [[Viñales]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba || [[Sierra Maestra]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.4437|long=-74.8801|name=[[Alejandro de Humboldt National Park]]}} || [[Holguin (province)|Holguin]] and [[Guantánamo (province)|Guantánamo Provinces]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.1439|long=-80.4430|name=Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos}} || [[Cienfuegos]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.38257|long=-77.91651|name=Historic Centre of Camagüey}} || [[Camagüey]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Curaçao]] === [[File:Willemstad harbor.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Willemstad]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.10696|long=-68.93616|name=Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao}} || [[Willemstad]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[#Netherlands|Netherlands]] |} === [[Dominica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.3281|long=-61.3013|name=[[Morne Trois Pitons National Park]]}} || [[Dominica]] || Natural || 1997 || |} === [[Dominican Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4728|long=-69.8844|name=Colonial City of Santo Domingo}} || [[Santo Domingo]] || Cultural || 1990 || |} === [[El Salvador]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.82778|long=-89.35645|name=Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site}} || [[La Libertad]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} === [[Greenland]] === [[File:Greenland Ilulissat-25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Ilulissat Icefjord]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ilulissat Icefjord || [[Ilulissat]] || Natural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |- | Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap || [[Southern Greenland]] || Cultural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]]. Made up of 5 components. |- | [[Sisimiut#Go next|Aasivissuit – Nipisat]]. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea || [[Western Greenland]] || Cultural || 2018 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |} === [[Guatemala]] === [[Image:Tikal.jpg|thumb|200px|Tikal National Park, Guatemala]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.55677|long=-90.73376|name=Antigua Guatemala}} || [[Antigua Guatemala]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=17.2221|long=-89.6237|name=Tikal National Park}} || [[Tikal]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=15.2710|long=-89.0403|name=Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua}} || [[Quirigua]] || Cultural || 1981 || |} === [[Haiti]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.5734|long=-72.2432|name=National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers}} || [[Milot]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Honduras]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.83733|long=-89.14145|name=Maya Site of Copan}} || [[Copán Ruinas]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.5093|long=-84.8570|name=[[Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve]]}} || [[Caribbean Honduras]] || Natural || 1982 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |} === [[Jamaica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.1635|long=-76.6983|name=Blue and John Crow Mountains}} || [[Blue Mountains (Jamaica)|Blue Mountains]] || Mixed || 2015 || |} === [[Mexico]] === [[Image:View of the Palenque ruins.jpg|thumb|200px|Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque, Mexico]] [[File:El Tajín 1.jpg|thumb|200px|El Tajin, Mexico]] [[File:Paquime0002.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Archeological zone of Paquimé]] [[File:FacadeMissionChurchConcá.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro]] [[File:Mexmonarchs.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.43267|long=-99.13325|name=Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco}} || [[Mexico City/Centro|Centro Historico]], [[Mexico City]] and [[Xochimilco]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán || [[Oaxaca (city)|Oaxaca]] and [[Monte Alban]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Puebla || [[Puebla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque || [[Palenque]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.69248|long=-98.84350|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan}} || [[Teotihuacan]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.6297|long=-87.7478|name=Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Quintana Roo]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.01592|long=-101.252850|name=Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines}} || [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.6830|long=-88.5686|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza}} || [[Chichen Itza]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.70242|long=-101.19363|name=Historic Centre of Morelia}} || [[Morelia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.43012|long=-97.37304|name=El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City}} || [[El Tajin]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of Zacatecas || [[Zacatecas]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco || [[Baja California Sur]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino || [[Baja California Sur]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Earliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl || [[Puebla (state)|Puebla]], [[Morelos]], and [[Tlaxcala (state)|Tlaxcala]] States || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro || [[Querétaro]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.35938|long=-89.77127|name=Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal}} || [[Uxmal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara || [[Guadalajara]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes || [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua State]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan || [[Veracruz (state)|Veracruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.80369|long=-99.29621|name=Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco}} || [[Morelos|Morelos State]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.8432|long=-90.5369|name=Historic Fortified Town of Campeche}} || [[Campeche]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.10704|long=-89.81016|name=Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche}} || [[Campeche (state)|Campeche State]] || Mixed || 2002 || Cultural heritage since 2002, extended to mixed in 2014 |- | Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro || [[Querétaro (state)|Querétaro State]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Luis Barragán House and Studio || [[Mexico City/Chapultepec]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California || [[Baja California]], [[Sonora]], [[Sinaloa]] and [[Nayarit]] States || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.88472|long=-103.83943||name=Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila}} || [[Tequila]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) || [[Mexico City/Coyoacán]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.5281|long=-100.2005||name=Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Angangueo]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco || [[San Miguel de Allende]] and [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Camino Real de Tierra Adentro || [[Mexico]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca || [[Oaxaca (state)|Oaxaca State]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve || [[Sonora]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System || [[Hidalgo]] and [[Mexico State]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archipiélago de Revillagigedo || [[Colima (state)|Colima]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve|Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of Mesoamerica]] || [[Oaxaca (state)]], [[Puebla (state)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} === [[Nicaragua]] === [[File:Catedral de la Asunción, León 2.jpg|200px|thumbnail|León Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ruins of León Viejo || near [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.43494|long=-86.87809||name=León Cathedral}} || [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Panama]] === [[File:Pteroglossus-torquatus-001.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Collared Aracari, Darien National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo || [[Portobelo]] and San Lorenzo || Cultural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 2012 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=7.8198|long=-77.5360||name=[[Darien National Park]]}} || [[Eastern Panama]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Costa Rica]] |- | Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá || [[Panama City]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2003 |- | Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection || [[Coiba National Marine Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Puerto Rico]] === [[File:Fort San Cristóbal (Puerto Rico) - IMG 0173.JPG|200px|thumbnail|San Juan National Historic Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4694|long=-66.1225||name=La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico}} || [[San Juan]] || Cultural || 1983 || Officially listed under the [[United States of America]] |} === [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] === [[File:BrimstoneHill01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Brimstone Hill]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.34701|long=-62.83666||name=[[Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park]]}} || [[Saint Kitts]] || Cultural || 1999 || |} === [[Saint Lucia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=13.8302|long=-61.0510||name=Pitons Management Area}} || near [[Soufriere]] || Natural || 2004 || |} === [[United States of America]] === [[File:Clepsydra Geyser at Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone.JPG|thumb|200px|Yellowstone National Park, United States]] [[Image:Liberty Bell 2884122428.jpg|thumb|200px|Independence Hall, United States]] [[File:Liberty enlightening the world.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Statue of Liberty]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=37.2613|long=-108.4910|name=[[Mesa Verde National Park]]}} || [[Colorado]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=44.46045|long=-110.82818|name=[[Yellowstone National Park]]}} || [[Wyoming]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=25.4048|long=-80.8882|name=[[Everglades National Park]]}} || [[Florida]] || Natural || 1979 || in danger since 2010 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=36.0957|long=-112.1230|name=[[Grand Canyon|Grand Canyon National Park]]}} || [[Arizona]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=39.94890|long=-75.15002|name=Independence Hall}} || [[Pennsylvania]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Philadelphia/Old City|Old City]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Kluane / [[Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve|Wrangell-St. Elias]] / [[Glacier Bay National Park|Glacier Bay]] / Tatshenshini-Alsek || [[Alaska]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with [[Canada]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=41.7211|long=-124.1393|name=[[Redwood National Park|Redwood National and State Parks]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.1871|long=-86.1020|name=[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]}} || [[Kentucky]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=47.8058|long=-123.5687|name=[[Olympic National Park]]}} || [[Washington (state)|Washington]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.6540|long=-90.0631|name=[[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]]}} || [[Illinois]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=35.6127|long=-83.4233|name=[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Tennessee]] and [[North Carolina]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=40.68929|long=-74.04454|name=[[Statue of Liberty]]}} || [[New York City]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.7398|long=-119.5742|name=[[Yosemite National Park]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.0594|long=-107.9610|name=[[Chaco Culture National Historical Park|Chaco Culture]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]] || [[Hawaii]], [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.01030|long=-78.45231|name=Monticello and the University of Virginia in [[Charlottesville]]}} || [[Virginia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.43818|long=-105.54740|name=[[Taos Pueblo]]}} || [[New Mexico]], [[Taos]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=32.1742|long=-104.4456|name=[[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | Waterton Glacier International Peace Park || [[Montana]], [[Glacier National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with [[Canada]] |- | [[Papahānaumokuākea]] || [[Hawaii]] || Mixed || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.6353|long=-91.4108|name=Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point}} || [[North (Louisiana)|North Louisiana]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=29.42573|long=-98.48611|name=[[San Antonio]] Missions}} || [[Texas]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The 20th-Century [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]] || [[Chicago/Hyde Park|Chicago]], [[Los Angeles/Northwest|Los Angeles]], [[Madison]] (WI), [[Manhattan/Upper_East_Side|Manhattan]], [[Ohiopyle|Mill Run]] (PA), [[Oak Park]] (IL), [[Scottsdale (Arizona)|Scottsdale]] (AZ), [[Spring Green]] (WI) || Cultural || 2019 || |}<!-- All sites up to 2019 --> ==[[Oceania]]== {{mapframe|-10|-170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (east)}} {{mapframe|-10|170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (west)}} === [[Australia]] === [[File:PortArthurPenitentiary.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Australian Convict Sites]] [[File:3Sisters from Echo Point.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Greater Blue Mountains Area]] [[Image:Uluru sunset1141.jpg|thumb|200px|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.083333|long=138.716667|name= Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)}} || [[Riversleigh]], [[Queensland]] and [[Naracoorte Caves National Park|Naracoorte]], [[South Australia]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.378333|long=150.994444|name= [[Australian Convict Sites]]}} || [[New South Wales]], [[Norfolk Island]], [[Tasmania]] and [[Western Australia]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.216667|long=153.133333|name= [[Fraser Island]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-28.25|long=150.05|name=[[Gondwana Rainforests of Australia]]}} || [[Queensland]] and [[New South Wales]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.286111|long=147.7|name=[[Great Barrier Reef]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-33.7|long=150|name=[[Greater Blue Mountains Area]]}} || [[Blue Mountains]] || Natural || 2000 || This includes [[Blue Mountains National Park]], [[Wollemi National Park]], [[Jenolan Caves]] and a few other parks. |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-53.1|long=73.5|name=Heard and McDonald Islands}} || [[Heard Island|Heard]] and [[McDonald Islands]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-12.8333|long=132.8333|name=[[Kakadu National Park]]}} || [[Top End]] || Mixed || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-31.565556|long=159.088333|name=Lord Howe Island Group}} || [[Lord Howe Island]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-54.594722|long=158.895556|name=[[Macquarie Island]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-22.5625|long=113.810278|name=Ningaloo Reef}} || [[Exmouth (Western Australia)|Exmouth]] and [[Coral Bay]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.5|long=128.5|name=[[Purnululu National Park]]}} || [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-37.806111|long=144.970278|name=Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens}} || [[Melbourne/Inner north]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.486111|long=113.436111|name=[[Shark Bay]]}} || [[Gascoyne]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.856667|long=151.215278|name=Sydney Opera House}} || [[Sydney/City Centre|Sydney]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-41.583333|long=145.416667|name=[[Tasmanian Wilderness]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-25.33|long=131|name= [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park]] }}|| [[Northern Territory]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.65|long=144.97|name= Wet Tropics of Queensland }}|| [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-34|long=143|name= [[Willandra Lakes Region]]}} || [[New South Wales]] || Mixed || 1981 || This includes [[Mungo National Park]]. |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-38.081111|long=141.885278|name=[[Budj Bim Cultural Landscape]]}} ([[Budj Bim National Park]]) || [[South West Coast (Victoria)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Easter Island]] === [[Image:AhuTongariki.jpg|thumb|200px|Rapa Nui National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-27.116667|long=-109.366667|name=[[Rapa Nui National Park]]}} || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |} === [[Fiji]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.683378|long=178.834533|name=[[Levuka]] Historical Port Town}} || [[Ovalau]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[French Polynesia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.8414|long=-151.372378|name=[[Taputapuātea]]}} || [[Raiatea]] || Cultural|| 2017 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Hawaii]] === [[File:Red Fish at Papahānaumokuākea.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hawaiian squirrelfish, Papahānaumokuākea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.400833|long=-155.123611|name=[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]}} || [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || Categorised as part of the United States |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=25.35|long=-170.15|name=Papahanaumokuakea}} || [[Hawaii|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (past Niihau)]] || Mixed || 2010 || Categorised as part of the United States |} === [[Kiribati]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.649722|long=-172.8575|name=Phoenix Islands Protected Area}} || [[Phoenix Islands]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Marshall Islands]] === [[File:Bikini Atoll 2001-01-14, Landsat 7 ETM+, bands 3-2-1-8.png|200px|thumbnail|Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.6|long=165.380556|name=Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site}} || [[Ralik]] || Cultural || 2010 || |} === [[Micronesia, Federated States of]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.839722|long=158.330833|name=Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia}} || [[Pohnpei]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[New Caledonia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-20.4119|long=164.5664|name=Lagoons of New Caledonia}} || [[New Caledonia]] || Natural || 2008 || |} === [[New Zealand]] === [[Image:Ruapehu Crater Lake n.jpg|thumb|200px|Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-39.290833|long=175.562222|name=[[Tongariro National Park]]}} || [[Central North Island]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-45.036028|long=167.319611|name=Te Wahipounamu}} || [[South Island]] || Natural || 1990 || Includes: [[Aoraki Mount Cook National Park]], [[Fiordland National Park]], [[Mount Aspiring National Park]] and [[Westland National Park|Westland/Tai Poutini National Park]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50.75|long=166.104444|name=[[New Zealand Subantarctic Islands|New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands]]}} || Outlying islands || Natural || 1998 || |} === [[Palau]] === [[File:Diver and large table coral, Palau Islands, Micronesia.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Diving at the Rock Islands, Palau]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=7.246925|long=134.3525|name=[[Rock Islands]] Southern Lagoon}} || || Mixed || 2012 || |} === [[Papua New Guinea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-5.783711|long=144.331722|name=Kuk Early Agricultural Site}} || [[Highlands (Papua New Guinea)|Western Highlands]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Pitcairn Islands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.366667|long=-128.333333|name=Henderson Island}} || [[Pitcairn Islands]] || Natural || 1988 || |} === [[Solomon Islands]] === [[Image:Dugout canoe Rennell.jpg|thumb|200px|East Rennell]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-11.68333|long=160.33333|name=[[East Rennell]]}} || [[Rennell and Bellona]] || Natural || 1998 || in danger since 2012 |} === [[Vanuatu]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.628069|long=168.177719|name=Chief Roi Mata's Domain}} || [[Shefa]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} ==[[South America]]== {{mapframe|-25|-56|zoom=3|width=300|height=450|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in South America}} ===[[Argentina]]=== [[File:SantaCruz-LosGlaciares-P2150249b.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Los Glaciares National Park]] [[Image:Argentina Ischigualasto Submarine.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park]], [[Argentina]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50|long=-73.249444|name=[[Los Glaciares National Park]] }}|| [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.543333|long=-54.265833|name=Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)}} || [[Misiones]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Brazil |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.518056|long=-54.133333|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguazu National Park]]}} || [[Misiones]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-47.15|long=-70.666667|name=[[Cueva de las Manos]], Rio Pinturas}} || [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.5|long=-64|name=[[Peninsula Valdes]]}} || [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Chubut]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-30|long=-68|name=[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park|Ischigualasto]]/[[Talampaya National Park|Talampaya Natural Park]]s}} || San Juan and La Rioja || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-31.420556|long=-64.191111|name=Jesuit Block and Estancias of [[Cordoba (city, Argentina)|Cordoba]]}} || [[Pampas]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.2|long=-65.348889|name=[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]}} || [[Jujuy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[La Plata]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.8528|long=-71.872801|name=[[Los Alerces National Park]]}} || [[Chubut]] || Natural || 2017 || |} ===[[Bolivia]]=== [[File:Tiwanaku Bolivia.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tiwanaku]], [[Bolivia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.583611|long=-65.753056|name=City of [[Potosí]]}} || [[Potosí (department)|Potosí]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16|long=-60.5|name=[[Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.043056|long=-65.259167|name=Historic city of [[Sucre]]}} || [[Chuquisaca (department)|Chuquisaca]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.166667|long=-63.816667|name=Fuerte de [[Samaipata]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-14.266667|long=-60.866667|name=[[Noel Kempff Mercado National Park]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.558333|long=-68.677778|name=[[Tiwanaku]]: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture}} || [[La Paz (department, Bolivia)|La Paz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |} ===[[Brazil]]=== [[Image:OuroPretoCamara-CCBYSA.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ouro Preto|Historic Town of Ouro Preto]], [[Brazil]]]] [[File:Iguacu-004.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Iguaçu National Park]] [[File:Praia de Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rio de Janeiro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Ouro Preto]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Olinda]] || [[Pernambuco]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of [[São Miguel das Missões]] (Brazil) || [[Rio Grande do Sul]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Argentina |- | Historic Centre of [[Salvador| Salvador de Bahia]] || [[Bahia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de [[Congonhas]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.6932|long=-54.4369|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguaçu National Park]]}} || [[Paraná]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.7937|long=-47.8829||name=[[Brasilia]]}} || [[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Distrito Federal]] (Federal District) || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Serra da Capivara National Park]] || [[Piauí]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sao Luis]] || [[Maranhão]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves || [[Paraná]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves || [[Bahia]], [[Espirito Santo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre of the town of [[Diamantina]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.886|long=-63.512|name=Central Amazon Conservation Complex}} || [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]], [[Jaú National Park]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.6676|long=-57.4585|name=[[Pantanal]] Conservation Area}} || [[Mato Grosso]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.8576|long=-32.4248|name=Brazilian Atlantic Islands: [[Fernando de Noronha]] and [[Rocas Atoll|Atol das Rocas]] Reserves}} || [[Pernambuco]], [[Rio Grande do Norte]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Cerrado Protected Areas: [[Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park|Chapada dos Veadeiros]] and [[Emas National Park]]s || [[Goiás]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Goias (city)|Goias]] || [[Goiás]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | São Francisco Square in the Town of [[São Cristóvão]] || [[Sergipe]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.9516|long=-43.1646||name=[[Rio de Janeiro]], Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Pampulha Modern Ensemble || [[Belo Horizonte]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.89690|long=-43.18745||name=Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Centro]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-23.2195|long=-44.7135||name=[[Paraty]] and [[Ilha Grande]] – Culture and Biodiversity}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Mixed || 2019 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.02372|long=-43.54488||name=Sítio Roberto Burle Marx}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Zona Oeste]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Chile]]=== [[File:Cerro Concepcion.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valparaiso's Historic Quarter]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Rapa Nui National Park]] || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Churches of [[Chiloé Island|Chiloe]] || [[Chiloé Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.04063|long=-71.62631||name=Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of [[Valparaíso]]}} || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.20864|long=-69.79543||[[Iquique#Go_next|Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works]]}} || [[Northern Chile]], Atacama Desert || Cultural || 2005 || in danger since 2005 |- | [[Rancagua#Do|Sewell]] Mining Town || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the [[Arica]] and Parinacota Region || [[Northern Chile]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Colombia]]=== [[File:75 - Carthagène - Décembre 2008.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fort of Cartagena]] [[File:Cafe Quimbaya 2005-08-27.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Coffee Cultural landscape of Colombia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=10.42519|long=-75.54968||name=Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]]}} || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Los Katios National Park]] || || Natural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historic Centre of [[Santa Cruz de Mompox]] || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | National Archaeological Park of [[Tierradentro]] || [[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[San Agustin]] Archaeological Park || [[Andino]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary || [[Malpelo Island]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | [[Zona Cafetera|Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia]] || ([[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] and [[Andino]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[Chiribiquete National Park]] – “The Maloca of the Jaguar” || [[Amazonia (Colombia)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} ===[[Ecuador]]=== [[File:Gigantic Turtle on the Island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Giant Turtle, Galapagos Islands]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.22068|long=-78.51485||name=City of [[Quito]]}} || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-0.648|long=-90.390|name=[[Galápagos Islands]]}} || [[Galápagos Islands]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | [[Sangay National Park]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Rios de [[Cuenca (Ecuador)|Cuenca]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Peru |} ===[[Paraguay]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesus de Tavarangue || [[Trinidad (Paraguay)]], [[Encarnación]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} ===[[Peru]]=== [[File:80 - Machu Picchu - Juin 2009 - edit.2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Machu Picchu]]]] [[File:Nazca-lineas-perro-c01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-13.51680|long=-71.97876||name=City of [[Cuzco]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-13.16354|long=-72.54503||name=Historic Sanctuary of [[Machu Picchu]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Mixed || 1983 || |- | [[Chavín de Huántar|Chavin]] (Archaeological Site) || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Huascarán National Park]] || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.11195|long=-79.07493||name=[[Trujillo (Peru)#Chan Chan|Chan Chan]] Archaeological Zone}} || [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] || Cultural || 1986 || in danger |- | [[Manú National Park]] || [[Madre de Dios (Peru)|Madre de Dios]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-12.04603|long=-77.03054||name=[[Lima/Central|Historic Centre of Lima]]}} || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Río Abiseo National Park]] || [[San Martín]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-14.6960|long=-75.1242||name=Lines and Geoglyphs of [[Nazca]] and [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Pampas de Jumana]]}}|| [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.39881|long=-71.53697||name=Historical Centre of the City of [[Arequipa]]}} || [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Sacred City of [[Caral|Caral-Supe]] || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || [[Inca trail]] || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador |- | Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex || [[Casma]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Suriname]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Suriname Nature Reserve || [[Surinamese Rainforest]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Historic Inner City of [[Paramaribo]] || [[Surinamese East Coast]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Uruguay]]=== [[File:Uruguay (5886752274).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Quarter of the City of [[Colonia del Sacramento]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Fray Bentos]] Cultural Industrial Landscape || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of [[Atlántida]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Venezuela]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Coro]] and its Port || [[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]] || Cultural || 1993 || in danger |- | [[Canaima National Park]] || [[Guayana]] || Natural || 1994 || |- | Ciudad Universitaria de [[Caracas]] || [[Central (Venezuela)|Central]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ==Delisted sites== [[Image:Waldschlößchenbrücke_-_Dresden,_Germany_-_DSC09192.JPG|thumb|Waldschlösschen Bridge]] The process of delisting a site is a lengthy political endeavor. Mere continued existence of a UNESCO listing should not be taken as evidence the underlying site (or its landmark heritage) still exists. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee updates a list of endangered sites annually (see [[w:List of World Heritage in Danger|List of World Heritage in Danger]] on Wikipedia) as a political tool to pressure individual countries to take specific conservation measures or to refrain from certain actions that are seen as endangering the world heritage site. Sites such as [[Hatra]] in Iraq and [[Palmyra]] in Syria remain listed as UNESCO World Heritage (and as World Heritage in Danger) in 2017, even though [[war zone safety|warring belligerents]] have largely obliterated anything of historic value. Conversely, [[Taiwan]] is denied UN recognition on entirely political grounds and has no UNESCO world heritage listings, despite the existence of eleven sites which would otherwise be suitable candidates. In some cases, a UNESCO listing has irrevocably harmed a site. The term ''UNESCO-cide'', coined by Italian writer Marco d'Eramo, describes a pattern where listing a tiny fishing village or historic community to protect the buildings from developers creates an unsustainable influx of travellers. As gentrification and hyper-commercialisation price the original people and their subsistence fishery out of the community, existing structures are repurposed as travel lodging or tacky souvenir shops. UNESCO pays lip service to [[responsible travel|sustainable travel]], but tends to underestimate its own impact on tiny, vulnerable communities. Conversely, some listings of UNESCO sites as "in danger" are arguably political responses to actions or non-actions of local authorities which are hardly capable of destroying or seriously endangering the site. A majority vote of the World Heritage Committee at a UNESCO meeting may be used to revoke a landmark's status as a World Heritage Site. This has happened three times: ''The following are sites that were once registered World Heritage Sites but have since been taken off the list:'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Reason for delisting |- | Arabian Oryx Sanctuary || [[Oman]] || Natural || 1994 - 2007 || The sanctuary was reduced in size by 90%. |- | [[Dresden]] Elbe Valley || [[Germany]] || Cultural || 2004 - 2009 || The Waldschlösschen road bridge was constructed through it. |- | [[Liverpool]] – Maritime Mercantile City || [[United Kingdom]] || Cultural || 2004-2021 || Large new buildings were constructed on the waterfront. |} {{PartOfTopic|Cultural attractions}} {{usabletopic}} {{Related|UNESCO Creative Cities}} {{Related|UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage}} {{Related|United Nations}} 7wf9ghjumknj3mkvjhegq0ne9el3wjz 4491805 4491802 2022-07-28T13:37:13Z ChubbyWimbus 109402 /* Japan */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|UNESCO page banner.jpg}} <!-- IMPORTANT NOTICE This article is up-to-date as of 2015. Once every year, the World Heritage Committee will add new sites, extend old ones and list some as in danger. When the new list is announced, please update the article accordingly with ALL the updates, then change the year above to state that of the update. --> [[Image:Sweden road sign I4.svg|frameless|right|150px]] A '''[https://whc.unesco.org/ UNESCO World Heritage Site]''' is a geographic site that has been selected for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's International World Heritage program. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. While the World Heritage Committee maintains a list of World Heritage Sites, they make no independent review; in practice, they are listed by each national government. After the 2017 session of the World Heritage Committee, there is a total of 1,073 sites. With around 400 sites on the second smallest continent, [[Europe]] has by far the highest density of world heritage sites. Only a little over 200 sites are in the Americas and Oceania combined. There are several related UNESCO programs: * [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]], for things that cannot be touched such as musical or culinary traditions. * [[UNESCO Creative Cities]], a program which recognises entire cities for their cultural contributions. * [[UNESCO Global Geoparks Network]], for parks of great geological interest. * [[UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves]] ''If you would like to help expanding Wikivoyage's coverage of world heritage sites, like starting new guides etc., please check the [[Wikivoyage:World Heritage Expedition]]'' == [[Africa]] == {{mapframe|1|17|zoom=2|width=300|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Africa}} === [[Algeria]] === [[Image:Ghardaia01.jpg|thumb|200px|M'Zab Valley, Algeria]] [[File:GM Djemila Roman Theatre02.jpg|thumb|200px|Djémila, Algeria]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.81844|long=4.78684|name=Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad}} || [[Saharan Atlas]]|| Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.32056|long=5.73667|name=Djémila }}|| [[Sétif]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.78333|long=3.06028|name=Kasbah of Algiers}} || [[Algiers]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.48333|long=3.68333|name= M'zab Valley}} || [[M'zab]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=25.5|long=9|name=[[Tassili n'Ajjer]] }}|| [[Saharan Algeria]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.484167|long=6.468611|name=Timgad }}|| [[Batna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.591944|long=2.449444|name=Tipasa }}|| [[Tipaza]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Angola]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.267778|long=14.248056|name=[[M'banza-Kongo|Mbanza Kongo]], Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo}} || [[Northern Angola]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Benin]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.183333|long=1.983333|name=Royal Palaces of Abomey || [[Abomey]] }}|| || Cultural ||1985 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Botswana]] === [[File:Tsodilo rock paintings 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Tsodilo, Botswana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75|long=21.733333|name=[[Tsodilo]] }}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=Okavango Delta}}|| [[Okavango Delta]] || Natural|| 2014|| |} === [[Burkina Faso]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.283333|long=22.9|name=The Ruins of Loropéni || [[Gaoua]]}} || || Cultural || 2009 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.25|long= -3.583333|name=Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso}} || [[Black Volta Region]], [[North Burkina Faso]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 components |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |} === [[Cameroon]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=3|long= 13|name=[[Dja Faunal Reserve]] || [[South Cameroon Plateau]] }}|| || Natural || 1987 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Lobeke National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[South Cameroon Plateau]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Rep. Congo |} === [[Cape Verde]] === [[File:Cidade Velha Pelourinho square b 2011.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cidade Velha]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.915139|long=-23.605194|name=Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande}} || [[Cidade Velha]] || Cultural || 2009 || |} === [[Central African Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 21.5|name= [[Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Central African Republic]] || Natural || 1988 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Dzanga Sangha National Park|Sangha Trinational]] }}|| [[Southwest Central African Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Cameroon and Rep. Congo |} === [[Chad]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=17.041667|long= 21.862778|name=Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.055|long= 20.505556|name=Lakes of Ounianga}} || [[Saharan Chad]] || Natural|| 2012 || |} === [[Republic of the Congo|Congo, Republic of the]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=2.609444|long= 16.554167|name=[[Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park|Sangha Trinational]]}} || [[Sangha and Likouala]] || Natural || 2012 || Shared with Central African Republic and Cameroon |} === [[Côte d'Ivoire]] === [[File:800px-Grand-Bassam.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic town of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=9|long= 4|name=[[Comoe National Park]]}} || [[Northern Savanna]] || Natural || 1983 || Listed as in danger since 2003 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name=[[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with [[Guinea]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.75|long= -7.116667|name=[[Taï National Park]]}} || [[Southwestern Forests]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.195914|long= -3.736369|name=Historic town of Grand-Bassam}} || [[Grand-Bassam]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire || [[Northern Savanna]] || Cultural || 2021 || 8 components |} === [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] === [[Image:Virunga National Park Gorilla.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Virunga National Park, DR Congo]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=0.916667|long= 29.166667|name=[[Virunga National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 1994 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2.5|long= 28.75|name=[[Kahuzi-Biega National Park]]}} || [[Kivu]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=4|long= 29.25|name=[[Garamba National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1980 || Listed as in danger in 1980, removed 1991. Relisted as in danger in 1996 |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=-2|long= 21|name= [[Salonga National Park]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1984 || Listed as in danger since 1999 |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=2|long= 28.5|name=[[Okapi Wildlife Reserve]]}} || [[Congo Basin]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 1997 |} === [[Egypt]] === [[File:Abu-Simbel 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, Egypt]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=30.84098|long=29.663117|name=Abu Mena}} || [[Alexandria]] || Cultural || 1979 || Listed as in danger since 2001 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=25.73333|long= 32.6|name=Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis }}|| [[Luxor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.05|long= 31.26111|name= Historic Cairo }}|| [[Cairo]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.97604|long= 31.13041|name=Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur}} || [[Memphis (Egypt)|Memphis]], [[Cairo/Giza]], [[Dahshur]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=22.33639|long= 31.62611|name= Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae}} || [[Abu Simbel]], [[Philae]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.55623|long= 33.97543|name=Saint Catherine Area}} || [[Saint Catherine (Egypt)|Saint Catherine]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=29.33333|long= 30.18333|name= Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) }}|| [[Whale Valley]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Eritrea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.335278|long= 38.935833|name= Asmara: a Modernist City of Africa}} || [[Asmara]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Ethiopia]] === [[Image:Rome Stele.jpg|thumb|200px|Aksum, Ethiopia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.02935|long= 39.04042|name= Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela}} || [[Lalibela]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.183333|long= 38.066667|name= [[Simien National Park]]}} || [[Amhara]] || Natural || 1978 || Listed as in danger since 1996 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.60692|long= 37.46617|name= Fasil Ghebbi}} || [[Gondar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.13019|long= 38.718605|name= Aksum}} || [[Axum]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.10006|long= 40.57939|name= Lower Valley of the Awash}} || [[Awash National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=4.8|long= 35.966667|name= Lower Valley of the Omo}} || [[Omo National Park]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=8.43491|long= 38.6121|name= Tiya}} || [[Tiya]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=9.308889|long= 42.137778|name= Harar Jugol Fortified Historic Town}} || [[Harar]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.3|long= 37.4|name= Konso Cultural Landscape}} || [[Konso]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Gabon]] === [[File:La-lopé-gabon.jpg|200px|thumbnail|[[Lopé National Park]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=0.5|long= 11.5|name= Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda }}|| [[Lopé National Park]] || Mixed || 2007 || |- | [[Ivindo National Park]] || [[Gabon#Regions|Jungle Interior]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Gambia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.691111|long= -15.5225|name= Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Janjanbureh]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Senegal |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.316166|long= -16.357194|name= [[Kunta Kinteh Island]] and Related Sites}} || [[Western Gambia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} === [[Ghana]] === [[Image:Ghana Elmina slave castle.jpg|thumb|200px|Elmina Castle, Ghana]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=5.247398|long= -0.785167|name= Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions}} || [[Ghanaian Coastal Plain]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.401111|long= -1.625833|name= Asante Traditional Buildings}} || [[Kumasi]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} === [[Guinea]] === [[File:Voa Guinea chimpanzee picking 30jan08.jpg|thumbnail|Chimpanzee in Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=7.60318|long= -8.39097|name= [[Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve]]}} || [[Guinee Forestiere]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 1992; shared with Côte d'Ivoire |} === [[Kenya]] === [[File:Lamu coast.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lamu Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=3.051306|long= 36.503667|name= Lake Turkana National Parks}} || [[Sibiloi National Park]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.155|long= 37.315556|name= [[Mount Kenya]]-Lewa Wildlife conservancy}} || [[Mount Kenya]] || Natural || 1997 || extended in 2013 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-2.268|long= 40.902|name= Lamu Old Town}} || [[Lamu]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-3.931944|long= 39.596111|name= Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests}} || [[Coastal Kenya]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.062778|long= 39.679444|name= Fort Jesus}} || [[Mombasa]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.4425 |long= 36.24|name= Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley}} || [[Northern Rift Valley]] and [[Southern Rift Valley]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.9731|long= 34.2583|name= Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site}} || [[Western Kenya]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Lesotho]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-29.76527|long= 29.123056|name= [[Maloti]] Drakensberg Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Sehlabathebe National Park]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[South Africa]] |} === [[Libya]] === [[Image:Libya 5453 Leptis Magna Luca Galuzzi 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|Theater at Leptis Magna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.63833|long= 14.29306|name= Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna}} || [[Leptis Magna]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.825|long= 21.85833|name= Archaeological Site of Cyrene}} || [[Cyrene]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.80528|long=12.485|name= Archaeological Site of Sabratha}} || [[Sabratha]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.83333|long= 10.33333|name= Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus }}|| [[Fezzan]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.133333|long= 9.5|name= Old Town of Ghadamès }}|| [[Ghadamis]] || Cultural || 1986 || |} === [[Madagascar]] === [[File:Tsingy de Bemaraha.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tsingy de Bemaraha]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.75917|long= 47.56278|name= Royal Hill of Ambohimanga}} || [[Antananarivo Province]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.66667|long= 44.75|name= [[Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve]]}} || [[Mahajanga Province]] || Natural || 1990 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.459722|long= 49.7025|name= Rainforests of the Atsinanana}} || six national parks on the east coast of Madagascar || Natural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Malawi]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.293333|long= 34.279167|name= Chongoni Rock Art Area}} || [[Central Malawi]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= red |wikidata=|lat=-14.03333|long= 34.88333|name= [[Lake Malawi National Park]]}} || [[Southern Malawi]] || Natural || 1984 || |} === [[Mali]] === [[Image:Great Mosque of Djenné 3.jpg|thumb|200px|Old Towns of Djenné, Mali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.773333|long= -2.999444|name= Timbuktu}} || [[Timbuktu]] || Cultural || 1988 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- | {{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=13.90639|long= -4.555|name= Old Towns of Djenné}} || [[Djenné]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=16.2898|long= 0.04456|name= Tomb of Askia}} || [[Gao]] || Cultural || 2004 || Severely damaged by Islamic extremists during conflict in 2012. |- |{{marker|type= buy |wikidata=|lat=14.33333|long= -3.41667|name= Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)}} || [[Bandiagara]] || Mixed || 1989 || |} === [[Mauritania]] === [[File:Conchero Arguin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Banc d'Arguin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.23472|long= -16.10889|name= [[Banc d'Arguin National Park]]}} || [[Nouadhibou]] || Natural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.92889|long= -11.62361|name= Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichit and Oualata}} || [[Ouadane]], [[Chinguetti]], [[Tichit]], [[Oualata]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} === [[Mauritius]] === [[File:Le Caudan.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158611|long= 57.503056|name= Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis}} || [[Port Louis]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Le Morne Cultural Landscape}} || [[Le Morne]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Morocco]] === [[File:Tannery(js).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tanneries in the Medina of Fez]] [[File:Vista de la Medina de Tetuán 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Medina of Tetouan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.06111|long= -4.97778|name= Medina of Fez}} || [[Fez]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.63139|long= -7.98667|name= Medina of Marrakech}} || [[Marrakech]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.04722|long= -7.12889|name= Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou}} || [[Aït-Benhaddou]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.451944|long= 57.328333|name= Historic City of Meknes}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.07389|long= -5.55694|name= Archaeological Site of Volubilis}} || [[Meknes]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.57083|long= -5.36667|name= Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)}} || [[Tetouan]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.51667|long= -9.76944|name= Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) }}|| [[Essaouira]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.25667|long= -8.50194|name= Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)}} || [[El Jadida]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.024167|long= -6.822778|name= Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage}} || [[Rabat]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mozambique]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.03417|long= 40.73583|name= Island of Mozambique}} || [[Ilha de Mozambique]] || Cultural || 1991 || |} === [[Namibia]] === [[File:NamibDesert01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Namib desert, aka the Namib Sand Sea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.595583|long=14.372583 |name=Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes}} || [[Kunene]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.88527|long= 15.407778|name=[[Namib-Naukluft National Park|Namib Sand Sea]]}} || [[Hardap]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Niger]] === [[File:Antilope du parc W, Niger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Antelope in W National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=18|long= 9|name=[[Air and Ténéré Natural Reserve]]s}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Natural || 1991 || Listed as in danger since 1992 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=11.884167|long=2.487778|name=[[W National Park|W-Arly-Pendjari Complex]]}} || [[Southwestern Niger]] || Natural || 1996 || Extending the original 1996 property in 2017 to Burkina Faso an Benin |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.973611|long= 7.991389|name=Historic Centre of [[Agadez]]}} || [[Northern Niger]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[Nigeria]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.74056|long= 13.57194|name=Sukur Cultural Landscape}} || [[Sukur]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.75556|long= 4.55222|name=Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove}} || [[Osogbo]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Réunion]] === [[File:Plaine-des-Sables.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Plaine des Sables in Reunion National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island}}|| [[Reunion]] || Natural || 2010 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-40.324722|long= -9.928611|name=Gough and Inaccessible Islands}} || [[Tristan da Cunha]] || Natural || 1995 || Categorised as part of the United Kingdom |} === [[Senegal]] === [[File:Saloum.gif|thumb|200px|Saloum Delta, Senegal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.66722|long= -17.40083|name=Island of Gorée}} || [[Dakar]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= red|wikidata=|lat=13.06667|long= -12.71667|name=[[Niokolo-Koba|Niokolo-Koba National Park]]}} || [[Tambacounda Region]] || Natural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2007 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=16.5|long= -16.16667|name=Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary}} || [[Northern Senegal]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.02778|long= -16.50444|name=Island of Saint-Louis}} || [[Saint-Louis]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-21.099444|long= 55.48|name=Stone Circles of Senegambia}} || [[Kaolack]] || Cultural || 2006 || Shared with Gambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.835278|long= -16.498611|name=Saloum Delta}} || [[Palmarin]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=12.593333|long= -12.845833|name=Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes }}|| [[Tambacounda Region]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Seychelles]] === [[File:Seychelles outer islands 25.08.2009 10-20-30.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Aldabra Atoll]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9.416681|long= 46.41665|name= Aldabra Atoll}} || [[Outer Seychelles]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve}} || [[Praslin]] || Natural || 1983 || |} === [[South Africa]] === [[File:Malapa fossil site, August 2011 site of discovery of Australopithecus sediba - view North.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cradle of Humankind]] [[File:RI Commissioner's Residence.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Robben Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-24.15861|long= 29.17694|name= Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs}} || [[Cradle of Humankind]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-27.83889|long= 32.55|name= [[iSimangaliso Wetland Park]]}} || [[Elephant Coast]] || Natural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.8|long= 18.366667|name= Robben Island}} || [[Robben Island]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-4.32917|long= 55.7375|name= [[Maloti]] [[Drakensberg]] Tranboundary World Heritage Site}} || [[Ukhahlamba Drakensberg]] || Mixed || 2000 || extended in 2013, shared with [[Lesotho]] |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.1925|long= 29.23889|name= [[Mapungubwe National Park|Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape]]}} || [[Limpopo]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-34.361111|long= 18.475|name= Cape Floral Region Protected Areas}} || [[Overberg]] || Natural || 2004 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-26.86|long= 27.26|name= Vredefort Dome}} || [[Vredefort]] || Natural || 2005 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.6|long= 17.203889|name= Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape}} || [[Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-25.687611|long= 20.374583|name= ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape}} || [[Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.785|long= 31.052|name= [[Barberton (Mpumalanga)|Barberton]] Makhonjwa Mountains}} || [[Mpumalanga]] || Natural || 2018 || |} === [[Sudan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.533333|long= 31.816667|name= Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region}} || [[Merowe]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.933333|long= 33.716667|name= Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe}} || [[Meroë]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.736111|long= 37.443056|name= Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park}} || [[Northern Sudan]] || Natural || 2016 || |} === [[Tanzania]] === [[Image:TZ Selous Giraffes and Gnu.jpg|thumb|200px|Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania]] [[File:Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak Sign.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-3.18722|long= 35.54083|name= [[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]]}} || [[Northwest Tanzania]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=-8.95778|long= 39.52278|name= Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara}} || [[Kilwa]] || Cultural || 1981 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-2.33333|long= 34.56667|name= [[Serengeti National Park]]}} || [[Northeast Tanzania]] || Natural || 1981 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-9|long= 37.4|name= [[Selous Game Reserve]]}} || [[Tanzania]] || Natural || 1982 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.06667|long= 37.36667|name= Kilimanjaro National Park}} || [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] || Natural || 1987 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-6.16306|long= 39.18917|name= Stone Town of Zanzibar}} || [[Stone Town]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-4.724444|long= 35.833889|name= Kondoa Rock-Art Sites}} || [[Kondoa]] || Cultural || 2006 || |} === [[Togo]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba}} || [[Kara]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} === [[Tunisia]] === [[Image:Grand Mosque, Kairouan, Tunisia.JPG|thumb|200px|Kairouan, Tunisia]] [[File:Sousse Grosse Moschee.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The Medina of Sousse]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.29639|long= 10.70694|name= Amphitheatre of El Jem}} || [[El Jem]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.85278|long= 10.32333|name= Archaeological Site of Carthage}} || [[Carthage]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.81667|long= 10.16667|name= Medina of Tunis}} || [[Tunis]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.16361|long= 9.67472|name= [[Ichkeul National Park]]}} || [[Bizerte]] || Natural || 1980 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.94639|long= 11.09917|name= Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis}} || [[Kerkouane]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68167|long= 10.10389|name= Kairouan}} || [[Kairouan]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=10.066667|long= 1.133333|name= Medina of Sousse}} || [[Sousse]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.42361|long= 9.22028|name= Dougga / Thugga}} || [[Dougga]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[Uganda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-1.080556|long= 29.661389|name= [[Bwindi Impenetrable National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=0.223611|long= 29.924167|name= [[Rwenzori Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Western Uganda]] || Natural || 1994 || |- |{{marker|type= black|wikidata=|lat=0.348611|long= 32.551389|name= Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi }}|| [[Kampala]] || Cultural || 2001 || Listed as in danger since 2010 |} === [[Zambia]] === [[Image:VicFalls Flip666.jpg|thumb|200px|Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls, Zambia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- |{{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Livingstone]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zimbabwe |} === [[Zimbabwe]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.819444|long= 29.408056|name= [[Mana Pools National Park|Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas]]}} || [[Lake Kariba-Lower Zambezi]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.283333|long= 30.933333|name= Great Zimbabwe National Monument}} || [[Great Zimbabwe]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- |{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.158333|long= 28.376667|name= Khami Ruins National Monument}} || [[Bulawayo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.92453|long= 25.85539|name= Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls}} || [[Victoria Falls]] || Natural || 1989 || Shared with Zambia |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.5|long= 28.5|name= Matobo Hills}} || [[Matobo National Park]] || Cultural || 2003 || |} == [[Antarctica]] == {{mapframe|-79.6|0|zoom=0|width=275|height=125|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Antartica}} === [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-48.850|long=68.928|name=French Austral Lands and Seas}} || [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] || Natural || 2019 || Categorized as part of France |} See [[#Australia|&sect; Australia]] for Heard and McDonald Islands and [[#Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha|&sect; Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha]] for the Gough and Inaccessible Islands. == [[Asia]] == {{Mapframe|50|110|zoom=2|width=460|height=425|name=World Heritage sites in Asia|align=center}} === [[Afghanistan]] === [[Image:Shahr-e Zahak1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam || [[Jam]] || Cultural || 2002 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley || [[Bamiyan]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |} === [[Bahrain]] === [[File:Isa Bin Ali House.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahrain Pearling Trail, Muharraq]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun || [[Manama]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy || [[Muharraq]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Dilmun Burial Mounds || || Cultural || 2019 || 21 components |} === [[Bangladesh]] === [[File:Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat Bangladesh.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bagerhat]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat || [[Bagerhat]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur || [[Naogaon District]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Sundarbans|The Sundarbans]] || [[Khulna Division]] || Natural || 1997 || Similar site in [[India]] |} === [[Cambodia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=13.4124|long=103.8668|name=[[Angkor Archaeological Park|Angkor]]}} || [[Siem Reap]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Temple of Preah Vihear || [[Preah Vihear]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Kampong Thom#Go next|Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk]], Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura || [[Mekong Lowlands and Central Plains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[China]] === [[Image:Tiantan.jpg|thumb|200px|Temple of Heaven, Beijing]] [[File:The Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Great Wall]] [[File:布达拉宫.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Potala Palace, Lhasa]] [[File:Pingyao marketstreet.jpg|thumb|200px|Ancient City of Pingyao, Shanxi]] [[Image:Yungang Caves.jpg|thumb|200px|Yungang Grottoes, Shanxi]] [[File:Khawa Karpo 02.jpg|thumb|200px|Sacred mountain Kawagarbo, in Three Parallel Rivers Park, Yunnan]] [[File:Kaiping September 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kaiping Diaolou]] [[File:ZhangjiajieNP1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9172|long=116.3907|name=Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang}} || [[Beijing/Forbidden City|Forbidden City]], [[Beijing]] and [[Shenyang]] || Cultural || 1987 || Extended in 2004 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.38137|long=109.25389|name=Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor}} || [[Xi'an]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mogao Caves || [[Dunhuang]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Mount Tai]]shan || [[Shandong]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian || [[Beijing/Western and Southern Suburbs|Western and Southern Suburbs]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.33281|long=115.97733|name=[[Great Wall of China|The Great Wall]]}} || Mostly [[North China]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Mount Huangshan || [[Huangshan]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Huanglongsi National Park]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area || [[Wulingyuan]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | Ancient Building Complex in the [[Wudang Mountains]] || [[Hubei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.65747|long=91.11706|name=Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, [[Lhasa]]}} || [[Tibet]] || Cultural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 and 2001 |- | Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, [[Chengde]] || [[Hebei]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in [[Qufu]] || [[Shandong]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Lushan National Park]] || [[Lushan]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Mount Emei Scenic Area, including [[Leshan]] Giant Buddha Scenic Area || [[Emeishan National Park]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Ancient City of Ping Yao || [[Pingyao]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.32638|long=120.62471|name=Classical Gardens of Suzhou}} || [[Suzhou]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2000 |- | Old Town of Lijiang || [[Lijiang]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.9918|long=116.2653|name=Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Haidian|Haidian District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.8823|long=116.4068|name=Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing}} || [[Beijing/Chongwen|Chongwen District]], [[Beijing]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Dazu Rock Carvings || [[Dazu]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Wuyi]] || [[Fujian]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – [[Xidi]] and [[Hongcun]] || [[Anhui]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties]] || Xianling tomb, [[Zhongxiang]] | Eastern Qing tombs, [[Zunhua]] | Western Qing tombs, [[Yixian]] and [[Baoding]] | Ming tombs, [[Changping]] | Xiaoling, Chang Yushun, Qiu Cheng, Wu Liang, Wu Zhen, Xu Da and Li Wenzhong tombs, [[Nanjing]] || Cultural || 2000 || Extended in 2003 and 2004 |- | [[Longmen National Park|Longmen Grottoes]] || [[Luoyang]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System || [[Qingchengshan-Dujiangyan National Park]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Yungang Grottoes || [[Datong City|Datong]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas || [[Three Parallel Rivers National Park]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom || Huanren County, [[Liaoning]] Province and Ji’an, [[Jilin]] Province || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[North Korea]] |- | Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains || [[Sichuan]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | Yin Xu || [[Anyang]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Kaiping Diaolou and Villages || [[Kaiping]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | South China Karst || [[Shilin]] || Mixed || 2007 || Natural heritage since 2007, extension in 2014 |- | [[Fujian Tulou]] || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Mount Sanqingshan National Park]] || [[Jiangxi]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Mount Wutai || [[Wutaishan National Park]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[China Danxia]] || [[Hunan]], [[Guangdong]], [[Fujian]], [[Jiangxi]], [[Zhejiang]], and [[Guizhou]] provinces || Natural || 2010 || |- | Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth” || [[Dengfeng]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Chengjiang Fossil Site || [[Chengjiang]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Site of [[Xanadu]] || [[Inner Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces || [[Southern Yunnan]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Tianshan Tianchi National Park|Xinjiang Tianshan]] || [[Xinjiang]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |- | [[Along the Grand Canal|The Grand Canal]] || [[North China]], [[East China]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Tusi Sites|| [[Hunan]], [[Hubei]], [[Guizhou]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Central Guangxi]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | Hubei Shennongjia || [[Hubei]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Gulangyu|Kulangsu]]: a Historic International Settlement || [[Fujian]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Qinghai]] Hoh Xil || [[Qinghai]] || Natural || 2017 || |- | Fanjingshan || [[Guizhou]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Archaeological Ruins of [[Liangzhu Culture|Liangzhu City]] || [[Hangzhou]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) || [[Yancheng]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Quanzhou]]: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China || [[South Fujian]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[India]] === {{see also|UNESCO World Heritage List (India)}} [[Image:FiveRathas Monuments.JPG|thumb|200px|Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, India]] [[File:Fatehpur Sikri ground.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fatehpur Sikri]] [[File:Group of monuments At Pattadakal.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pattadakal]] [[Image:Humayun South.JPG|thumb|200px|Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India]] [[File:Red Fort, Delhi by alexfurr.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Red Fort, Delhi]] [[File:Stone Chariot 01.JPG|200px|thumb|Stone Chariot, Hampi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17979|long=78.02084|name=Agra Fort}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.55345|long=75.70008|name=Ajanta Caves}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.03803|long=88.26315|name=[[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]]}} || [[Darjeeling]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.0270|long=75.1776|name=[[Ellora Caves]]}} || [[Aurangabad]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.17503|long=78.04208|name=Taj Mahal}} || [[Agra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram || [[Mamallapuram]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=19.887444|long=86.094596|name=Sun Temple, Konârak}} || [[Konark]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.6667|long=93.3500|name=[[Kaziranga National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=27.18441|long=77.51278|name=[[Keoladeo National Park]]}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=26.71|long=90.938|name=[[Manas National Park]]}} || [[Assam]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.50238|long=73.911746|name=Churches and Convents of Goa}} || [[Old Goa]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.09676|long=77.66544|name=[[Fatehpur Sikri]]}} ||[[Uttar Pradesh]]|| Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.33218|long=76.46999|name=Group of Monuments at Hampi}} || [[Hampi]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.8532|long=79.9208|name=Khajuraho Group of Monuments}} || [[Khajuraho]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.96305|long=72.93190|name=Elephanta Caves}} || [[Elephanta Island]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Great Living Chola Temples || Brihadisvara Temple of [[Thanjavur]]; Brihadisvara Temple of [[Gangaikondacholisvaram]]; and the Airavatesvara Temple at [[Darasuram]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Group of Monuments at Pattadakal || [[Pattadakal]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Sundarbans National Park]] || [[Southeast Bengal]] || Natural || 1987 || Similar site in [[Bangladesh]] |- | [[Nanda Devi National Park|Nanda Devi]] and [[Valley of Flowers National Park]]s || [[Uttarakhand]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi || [[Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.59328|long=77.25064|name=Humayun's Tomb, Delhi}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.52442|long=77.18546|name=Qutb Minar}} and its Monuments, Delhi || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Rail travel in India|Mountain Railways of India]] || [[India]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=24.69593|long=84.99138|name=Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya}} || [[Bodh Gaya]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka || [[Bhimbetka]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park]] || [[Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=18.93987|long=72.83549|name= Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)}} || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.6561|long=77.2408|name=Red Fort Complex}} || [[Delhi]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92475|long=75.82447|name=The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur}} || [[Jaipur]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Western Ghats]] || [[Western India|Western]] and [[Southern India]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | Hill Forts of [[Rajasthan]] || [[Chittorgarh]], [[Kumbhalgarh]], [[Sawai Madhopur]], [[Jhalawar]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Jaisalmer]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at [[Patan (Gujarat)|Patan]] || [[North Gujarat]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |[[Great Himalayan National Park]] || [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[ Himalayan North]] || Natural || 2014 || |- | Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at [[Nalanda]], [[Bihar]] || [[Nalanda]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Chandigarh]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Khangchendzonga National Park]] || [[West Sikkim]] || Mixed || 2016 || |- | [[Ahmedabad/Central Zone|Historic City of Ahmadabad]] || [[Central Gujarat]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of [[Mumbai]] || [[Mumbai]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.92571|long=75.82365|name=[[Jaipur]] City, Rajasthan}} || [[Rajasthan]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana || [[Warangal]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | [[Dholavira]]: a Harappan City || [[Kutch]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Indonesia]] === [[Image:Bali 0713a.jpg|thumb|200px|Dancer's mask, Bali]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Borobudur Temple Compounds || [[Borobudur]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Komodo National Park]] || [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Prambanan Temple Compounds || [[Prambanan]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Ujung Kulon National Park]] || [[Banten]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Sangiran Early Man Site || [[Solo]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Lorentz National Park]] || [[Asmat]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra || [[Gunung Leuser National Park]], [[Kerinci Seblat National Park]] and [[Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park]] || Natural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.2693|long=115.4189|name=Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy}} || [[Bali]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto || [[West Sumatra]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Iran]] === [[Image:Persepolis001.jpg|thumb|200px|Persepolis, Iran]] [[Image:Shushtar Abshar.JPG|thumb|200px|Shushtar, ancient irrigation]] [[File:Golestan Palace court.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Golestan Palace]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Meidan Emam, Esfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=29.93528|long=52.89034|name=Persepolis}} || [[Shiraz]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Tchogha Zanbil || [[Tchogha Zanbil]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Takht-e Soleyman || [[Takab]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Bam and its Cultural Landscape || [[Bam]] || Cultural || 2004 || Listed as in danger since 2004 |- | Pasargadae || [[Pasargad]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Soltaniyeh || [[Zanjan]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Bisotun || [[Kermanshah]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran || [[West Azerbaijan]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System || [[Shushtar]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil || [[Ardabil]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.0817|long=46.2929|name=Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex}} || [[Tabriz]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | The Persian Garden || [[Pasargad]], [[Isfahan]], [[Kashan]], [[Shiraz]], [[Mahan]], [[Yazd]], [[Caspian Iran]], [[Khorasan]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Gonbad-e Qābus || [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan || [[Isfahan]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.68045|long=51.42054|name=[[Tehran|Golestan Palace]]}} || [[Tehran (province)|Tehran Province]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Shahr-I Sokhta || [[Baluchistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Maymand || [[Kerman (province)]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Shush (Iran)|Susa]] || [[Khuzestan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The Persian Qanat|| || Cultural || 2016 || 11 sites around Iran |- | Lut Desert || [[Kerman (province)]], [[Sistan and Baluchestan]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | Historic City of [[Yazd]] || [[Yazd (province)]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of [[Fars|Fars Region]] || [[Fars]] || Cultural || 2018 || 8 individual sites |- | Hyrcanian Forests || [[Caspian Iran]] || Natural || 2019 || |- | [[Trans-Iranian Railway]] || [[Western Iran]], [[Central Iran]], [[Caspian Iran]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanat || [[Kermanshah (province)]], [[Kurdistan (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Iraq]] === [[File:Hatra ruins.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hatra (now destroyed)]] [[File:Panoramic Arbil Citadel.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Panoramic View of Arbil Citadel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Hatra || [[Hatra]] || Cultural || 1985 || Severely damaged or destroyed by Da'esh (ISIS) extremists in 2015 |- | Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) || [[Al Jazira]] || Cultural || 2003 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | Samarra Archaeological City || [[Samarra]] || Cultural || 2007 || Listed as in danger since inscription |- | [[Arbil|Erbil]] Citadel || [[Iraqi Kurdistan]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities || [[Lower Mesopotamia]] || Mixed || 2016 || Composed of 7 sites |- | [[Babylon]] || [[Southern Iraq]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Israel]] === [[File:Acre - Akko Tower.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acre]] [[File:Caiobadner - mount carmel.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mount Carmel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Masada || [[Masada]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.92204|long=35.06883|name=Old City of Acre}} || [[Akko]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | White City of Tel-Aviv—the Modern Movement || [[Tel Aviv]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba || [[Megiddo]], [[Hazor]], [[Beer Sheba]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev || [[Negev]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.81267|long=34.98589|name=Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee}} || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel: The Nahal Me’arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves || [[Carmel Range]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Beth Guvrin|Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin]] in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves|| [[Shfela]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Necropolis of Bet She’arim: A Landmark of Jewish Renewal || [[Western Galilee]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[Japan]] === [[Image:Cherry blossoms at Toji Temple, Kyoto.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Japan]] [[File:Nikko Futarasan Daikoku M3303.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Shrines and temples of Nikko]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.614013|long=135.736043|name=Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area}} || [[Horyuji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.839444|long=134.693889|name=Himeji-jo}} || [[Himeji]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.45519|long=140.147367|name=Shirakami-Sanchi}} || [[Shirakami-Sanchi]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.347925|long=130.524483|name=Yakushima}} || [[Yakushima]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.012714|long=135.750932|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)}} || [[Kyoto]], [[Uji]] and [[Otsu]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.257345|long=136.906832|name=Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama}}　 || [[Shirakawa-go]] and [[Gokayama]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.39546|long=132.45353|name=Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)}} || [[Hiroshima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.29597|long=132.31980|name=Itsukushima Shinto Shrine}} || [[Miyajima]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.68766|long=135.83987|name=Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara}} || [[Nara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.757937|long=139.598956|name=Shrines and Temples of Nikko}}　|| [[Nikko]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=26.217001|long=127.719373|name=Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu}}　 || [[Okinawa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.8404763|long=135.7730501|name=Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range}} || [[Kansai]] ([[Mount Koya]], [[Yoshino|Mount Yoshino]], [[Mount Omine]], [[Hongu]], [[Nachikatsuura]], [[Shingu]], [[Kumano]], [[Owase]])|| Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.031997|long=145.161259|name=Shiretoko}} || [[Shiretoko National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.0998336|long=132.4285898|name=Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape}} || [[Oda]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.988216|long=141.107308|name=Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land}} || [[Hiraizumi]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.094687|long=140.459214|name=Ogasawara Islands}} || [[Ogasawara Islands]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.36280|long=138.73079|name=[[Mount Fuji|Fujisan]]}}, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration || [[Shizuoka (prefecture)|Shizuoka]], [[Yamanashi (prefecture)|Yamanashi]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=36.255439|long=138.887642|name=Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites}}　|| [[Tomioka]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- |　{{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.873611|long=130.805833|name=[[Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining]]}}　|| [[Kyushu]], [[Hagi]], [[Kamaishi]], [[Izunokuni]] || Cultural|| 2015 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=35.715278|long=139.775833|name=[[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]]}}　 || [[Tokyo/Ueno]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Switzerland |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=33.831106|long=130.514348|name=Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region}} || [[Okinoshima]] island || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=32.844999|long=129.700577|name=Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region}} || [[Nagasaki]], [[Hirado]], [[Sasebo]], [[Minamishimabara]], Goto Islands, [[Amakusa]] || Cultural || 2018 || 12 individual sites |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=34.563419|long=135.486927|name=Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan}} || [[Osaka (prefecture)]] || Cultural || 2019 || 45 components |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=28.319874|long=129.396841|name=[[Amami Oshima|Amami-Oshima Island]], [[Tokunoshima|Tokunoshima Island]], Northern part of [[Okinawa Island]], and [[Iriomote|Iriomote Island]]}}　 || || Natural || 2021 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.811124|long=140.695838|name=[[Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan]]}} || [[Tohoku]], [[Hokkaido]] || Cultural || 2021 || 17 components |} === [[Jerusalem]] === [[File:Austrian Hospice Jerusalem April 2007.JPG|thumb|200px|Old City of Jerusalem, Israel (de facto; not recognized as part of Israel by UNESCO)]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls || [[Jerusalem/Old City|Old City]], [[Jerusalem]] || Cultural || 1981 || Under de facto Israeli control as part of its capital; disputed by the Palestinians, who claim Jerusalem as their capital; proposed in the 1947 UN Partition Plan for Palestine to be part of a separate Jerusalem territory under international control; listed as in danger since 1982 |} === [[Jordan]] === [[File:The Monastery, Petra, Jordan1.jpg|thumb|200px|Petra, Jordan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=30.32382|long=35.44921|name=[[Petra]]}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Quseir Amra]] || [[Eastern Desert (Jordan)]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Um er-Rasas]] (Kastrom Mefa'a) || [[King's Highway]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=29.5107|long=35.3315|name=[[Wadi Rum]] Protected Area}} || [[Southern Desert (Jordan)]] || Mixed || 2011 || |- | Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Salt|As-Salt]] - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality || [[Northern Jordan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Kazakhstan]] === [[File:Astana-steppe-7748.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saryarka]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi || [[Turkestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly || [[Almaty Province]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan || [[Naurzum State Nature Reserve]], [[Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kyrgyzstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Kyrgyzstan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain || [[Osh]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Silk road|Silk Roads]]: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor || || Cultural|| 2014 || Shared with China and Kazakhstan |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |} === [[Laos]] === [[File:Buddhist temple at Royal Palace in Luang Prabang.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Luang Prabang]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Town of Luang Prabang || [[Luang Prabang]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape || [[Champasak]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – [[Plain of Jars]] || [[Central Laos]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Lebanon]] === [[File:Baalbek - temple of Jupiter.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Baalbek]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Anjar || [[Bekaa]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Baalbek || [[Baalbek]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Byblos || [[Byblos]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Tyre || [[Tyre]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) || [[Kadisha Valley]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} === [[Macau]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of Macao || [[Macau/Peninsula]] || Cultural || 2005 || |} === [[Malaysia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Gunung Mulu National Park]] || [[Sarawak]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Kinabalu Park || [[Mount Kinabalu]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca || [[Malacca]] and [[Georgetown (Malaysia)|Georgetown]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley || [[Perak]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} === [[Mongolia]] === [[File:Mongolia Ger.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Uvs]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Uvs Nuur Basin || [[Ulaangom#Go next|Uvs]] || Natural || 2003 || Shared with [[Russia]] |- | Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape || [[Central_Mongolia#Orkhon_Valley_Cultural_Landscape|Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai || [[Western Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2011 || In [[Altai Tavan Bogd National Park]] |- | Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape|| [[Central Mongolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Landscapes of Dauria || [[Eastern Mongolia]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Russia |} === [[Myanmar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Pyu Ancient Cities || [[Northern Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.11728|long=94.85894|name=[[Bagan]]}} || [[Central Myanmar]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Nepal]] === [[File:IMG 0361 Kathmandu Bodnath.jpg|thumb|200px|Kathmandu Valley, Nepal]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=27.6711|long=85.3408|name=Kathmandu Valley}} || [[Kathmandu Valley]] || Cultural || 1979 || Severely damaged by 2015 earthquake. |- | Sagarmatha National Park || [[Khumbu]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | [[Royal Chitwan National Park|Chitwan National Park]] || [[Western Terai]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha || [[Lumbini]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} === [[North Korea]] === [[File:Nam Gate in Kaesong.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Complex of Koguryo Tombs || [[Pyongyang]] and [[Nampho]] || Cultural || 2004 || Shared with [[China]] |- | Historic Monuments and Sites in [[Kaesong]] || [[Hwanghae]] || Cultural || 2013 || |} === [[Oman]] === [[File:Bahla Fort.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bahla Fort]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Bahla Fort || [[Bahla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Land of Frankincense || [[Salalah|Frankincense Trail in Al Baleed Museum, Salalah]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman || [[Northern Oman]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient City of Qalhat || [[Central Coastal Oman]] || Cultural || 2018 || |} === [[Pakistan]] === [[File:Mohenjodaro Sindh.jpeg|thumbnail|200px|Ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro.]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mohenjo-daro|Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro]] || Moenjodaro || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol || [[Northwest Pakistan]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Taxila || [[Taxila]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.58705|long=74.38210|name=Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore}} || [[Lahore]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta || [[Thatta]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Rohtas Fort || [[Jhelum]] || Cultural || 1997 || |} ===[[Palestinian territories]]=== [[File:BethlehemInsideCN.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Church of the Nativity]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=31.70434|long=35.20734|name=Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem}} || [[Bethlehem]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir || [[Bethlehem#Go next|West Bank]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hebron]]/Al-Khalil Old Town || [[West Bank]] || Cultural || 2017 || |} === [[Philippines]] === [[File:Tubbataha Shark.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] [[File:Palawan Underground.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Baroque Churches of the Philippines || Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Manila/Intramuros|Intramuros, Manila]] | Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, [[Ilocos Sur|Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur)|Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur]] | Iglesia de San Agustín, [[Ilocos Norte|Paoay, Ilocos Norte]] | Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva, [[Iloilo (province)|Miag-ao, Iloilo]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]] || [[Palawan]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras || [[Ifugao]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Town of Vigan || [[Vigan]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park || [[Puerto Princesa]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary]] || [[Davao Oriental]] || Natural || 2014|| |} === [[Qatar]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Zubarah|Al Zubarah]] Archaeological Site || [[Qatar]] || Cultural|| 2013|| |} === [[Russia]] === [[File:Petropavlovsk Kamcatskij Volcan Koriacky in background.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Volcanoes of Kamchatka]] [[File:Lenapillarsriverview.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Lena pillars]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Europe|Europe]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=53.527|long=108.226|name=[[Lake Baikal]]}} || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Volcanoes of [[Kamchatka]] || [[Russian Far East]] || Natural || 1996 || |- | Golden Mountains of [[Altai Republic|Altai]] || [[Siberia]] || Natural || 1998 || |- | [[Sikhote-Alin|Bikin River Valley]] || [[Russian Far East]], [[Primorsky Krai]] || Natural || 2001 || extended and renamed in 2018 |- | [[Tuva|Uvs Nuur Basin]] || [[Siberia]], [[Eastern Siberia]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Mongolia |- | Natural System of [[Wrangel Island]] Reserve || [[Chukotka]] || Natural || 2004 || |- | [[Putoransky Nature Reserve|Putorana Plateau]] || [[Taymyria]] || Natural || 2010 || |- | [[Lena Pillars Nature Park]] || [[Sakha Republic]] || Natural || 2012 || |- | [[Daursky Nature Reserve|Landscapes of Dauria]] || [[Zabaykalsky Krai]] || Natural || 2017 || shared with Mongolia |} === [[Saudi Arabia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Historic [[Jeddah]], the Gate to Makkah || [[Hejaz]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia || [[Nejd]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Hofuf|Al-Ahsa Oasis, an evolving Cultural Landscape]] || [[Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Ḥimā Cultural Area || [[Asir]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Singapore]] === [[Image:Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens - 20041025.jpg|thumb|200px|Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Singapore Botanic Gardens || [[Singapore/North and West|Singapore]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} === [[South Korea]] === [[Image:Suwon, Hwaseong Fortress.jpg|thumb|200px|Hwaseong Fortress]] [[File:Halla04.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mt. Halla, Jeju Volcanic Island]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks || [[Gayasan Mountain National Park]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Jongmyo Shrine || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.58270|long=126.99245|name=Changdeokgung Palace Complex}} || [[Seoul/Jongno|Jongno District]], [[Seoul]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Hwaseong Fortress || [[Suwon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites || [[North Jeolla|Gochang]], [[South Jeolla|Hwasun]] and [[Ganghwa Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Gyeongju Historic Areas || [[Gyeongju]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes || [[Jeju]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty || [[Gyeonggi]] and [[Gangwon]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong || [[Andong]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Namhansanseong || [[Gyeonggi]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Baekje Historic Areas || [[Gongju]], [[Buyeo]], [[North Jeolla]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea || [[Yangsan]], [[Yeongju]], [[Andong]], [[Songnisan National Park]], [[Gongju]], [[Suncheon]], [[Haenam]] || Cultural || 2018 || 7 components |- | Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies || [[Yeongju]], [[Namwon]], [[Pohang]], [[Andong]], [[Gwangju]], [[Daegu]], [[Jeongeup]], [[Buyeo]] || Cultural || 2019 || 9 components |- | Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats|| [[North Jeolla]], [[South Jeolla]] || Natural || 2021 || 4 components |} === [[Sri Lanka]] === [[File:GalleLighthouse.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Galle]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Polonnaruwa || [[Polonnaruwa]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Ancient City of Sigiriya || [[Sigiriya]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Sacred City of Anuradhapura || [[Anuradhapura]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications || [[Galle]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sacred City of Kandy || [[Kandy]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Sinharaja Forest Reserve]] || [[Sabaragamuwa]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=7.85520|long=80.65183|name=Golden Temple of Dambulla}} || [[Dambulla]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Central Highlands of Sri Lanka || [[Central Province (Sri Lanka)|Central Province]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Syria]] === [[File:Krak des Chevaliers landscape (cropped).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krak des Chevaliers]] NOTE: Syria is a [[war zone]]. By 2015, news reports were indicating all six of the country's listed sites had been gravely damaged. The sites remain on the UNESCO heritage list and the list of UNESCO heritage in danger. Much of Palmyra was destroyed after the city fell to Da'esh extremists in 2015; the Assad régime regained control in 2016 but the damage has been done. {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ancient City of Damascus || [[Damascus]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Ancient City of Bosra || [[Bosra]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Site of Palmyra || [[Palmyra]] || Cultural || 1980 || Mined or destroyed in 2015. |- | Ancient City of Aleppo || [[Aleppo]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din || [[Krak des Chevaliers]] and [[Latakia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Ancient Villages of Northern Syria || [[Dead Cities]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Tajikistan]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Proto-urban site of Sarazm || [[Zeravshan]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.625|long=72.625|name=Tajik National Park (Mountains of the [[Pamirs]])}} || [[Pamirs]] || Natural || 2013 || |} === [[Thailand]] === [[Image:Thailand Ayutthaya Wat Yai Chai Mongkon.jpg|thumb|200px|Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=14.3518|long=100.5561|name=Historic City of Ayutthaya}} || [[Ayutthaya]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=17.0198|long=99.7040|name=Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns}} || [[Sukhothai]], [[Si Satchanalai]] and [[Kamphaeng Phet]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries]] || [[Lower Northern Thailand]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Ban Chiang Archaeological Site || [[Udon Thani]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex || [[Khao Yai National Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Kaeng Krachan National Park|Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex]] || [[Central Thailand]] || Natural || 2021 || |} ===[[Turkey]]=== [[File:Istanbul sunset 1480511.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic areas of Istanbul]] [[File:Nemrut Dagi (3823871129).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Nemrut Dagi]] [[File:Safranbolu 06526 20070130101946.jpg|200px|thumbnail|City of Safranbolu]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=but|wikidata=|lat=38.6509|long=34.8528|name=[[Göreme|Göreme National Park]] and the Rock Sites of [[Cappadocia]]}} || [[Cappadocia]] || Mixed || 1985 || |- | Great Mosque and Hospital of [[Divrigi]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Istanbul/Sultanahmet-Old City|Historic Areas]] of [[Istanbul]] || [[Istanbul]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Bogazkale|Hattusha: the Hittite Capital]] || [[Central Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Nemrut Dagi]] || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.9258|long=29.1248|name=[[Pamukkale|Hierapolis-Pamukkale]]}} || [[Southern Aegean]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Kınık|Xanthos]]-[[Kınık|Letoon]] || [[Lycia]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | City of [[Safranbolu]] || [[Western Karadeniz]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.95723|long=26.23830|name=Archaeological Site of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]}} || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Edirne|Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex]] || [[Eastern Thrace]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Neolithic Site of [[Çatalhöyük]] || [[Central Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[Bursa| Bursa and Cumalıkızık]]: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire || [[Southern Marmara]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=39.1309|long=27.1840|name=[[Bergama|Pergamon]] and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape}} || [[Northern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Diyarbakir]] Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape || [[Southeastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.93918|long=27.34127|name=[[Ephesus]]}} || [[Central Aegean]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Ani]] || [[Eastern Anatolia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Aphrodisias]] || [[Southern Aegean]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Göbekli Tepe || [[Urfa]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Arslantepe Mound || [[Malatya]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} === [[Turkmenistan]] === [[File:KonyeUrgenchMausoleum.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Konye Urgench]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” || [[Merv]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Kunya-Urgench || [[Konye Urgench]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Parthian Fortresses of Nisa || [[Nissa]] || Cultural || 2007 || |} === [[United Arab Emirates]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) || [[Al Ain]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Uzbekistan]] === [[Image:Registan sunset.jpg|thumb|200px|Samarkand - Crossroads of Cultures, Uzbekistan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.3785|long=60.3595|name=Itchan Kala}} || [[Khiva]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Historic Centre of Bukhara || [[Bukhara]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz || [[Shakhrizabz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures || [[Samarkand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Western Tien-Shan || || Natural || 2016 || Shared with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |} === [[Vietnam]] === [[File:Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam province, South Central Coast, Vietnam.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hoi An ancient town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=16.4695|long=107.5780|name=Complex of Hué Monuments}} || [[Hue]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.9101|long=107.0707|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}}Ha Long Bay || [[Ha Long Bay]] || Natural || 1994 || Extended in 2000 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=15.87713|long=108.32865|name=Hoi An Ancient Town}} || [[Hoi An]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | My Son Sanctuary || [[My Son]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park || [[Phong Nha-Ke Bang]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=21.03655|long=105.84039|name=Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi}} || [[Hanoi]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Citadel of the Ho Dynasty || [[Central Coast (Vietnam)]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Trang An Landscape Complex || [[Ninh Binh]], [[Northern Vietnam]] || Mixed|| 2014 || |} === [[Yemen]] === [[File:Zabid flickr01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of Zabid]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Old Walled City of Shibam || [[Shibam]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Old City of Sana'a || [[Sana'a]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Historic Town of Zabid || [[Zabid]] || Cultural || 1993 || Listed as in danger since 2000 |- | Socotra Archipelago || [[Socotra]] || Natural || 2008 || |} == [[Europe]] == {{Mapframe|59|18.98|zoom=3|width=420|height=420|name=World Heritage sites in Europe|align=center}} === [[Albania]] === [[File:Gjirokastra.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Gjirokastër]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Butrint]] || [[Coastal Albania]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Gjirokastër]] and [[Berat]] || [[Southeastern Albania]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region || [[Pogradec]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with North Macedonia |} ===[[Andorra]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley || south and east of [[Andorra La Vella]] || Cultural || 2004 || |} ===[[Armenia]]=== [[File:Ejmiadzin Cathedral.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Echmiadzin Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Monasteries of [[Alaverdi|Haghpat and Sanahin]] || [[Northern Armenia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Cathedral and Churches of [[Echmiadzin]] and the archaeological site of [[Central_Armenia#Other_sites_worth_visiting|Zvartnots]] || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Central Armenia#Garni_Temple_and_Geghard_Monastery|Monastery of Geghard]] and the Upper Azat Valley || [[Central Armenia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ===[[Austria]]=== [[File:Hallstatt 300.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hallstatt-Dachstein]] [[File:Horses outside Stephansdom.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Historic Centre of Vienna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Salzburg]] || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Palace and Gardens of [[Vienna/Hietzing|Schönbrunn]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hallstatt]]-Dachstein / [[Salzkammergut]] Cultural Landscape || [[Salzburg (state)]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Semmering]] Railway || [[Lower Austria]] || Cultural || 1998 || The first ever railway to be so honored |- | City of [[Graz]] – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg || [[Styria]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Wachau]] Cultural Landscape || [[Lower Austria]], between [[Melk]] and [[Krems]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Fertö / [[Neusiedl Lake|Neusiedlersee]] Cultural Landscape || [[Burgenland]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Hungary |- | Historic Centre of [[Vienna/Innere Stadt|Vienna]] || [[Vienna]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Baden bei Wien]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Azerbaijan]]=== [[File:Gobustan National Park.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Gobustan]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | The Walled city of [[Baku]] with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Qobustan|Gobustan]] Rock Art Cultural Landscape || [[Baku Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sheki]] with the Khan’s Palace || [[Sheki Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Belarus]]=== [[File:Mir castle in spring.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Mir Castle]] [[File:BelarusBNP11.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bisons in Belovezhskaya Puscha National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Mir|Mir Castle]] complex || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at [[Nesvizh]] || [[Minsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Grodno Oblast]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Poland, extended in 2014 |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Grodno Oblast]], [[Brest Oblast]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Belgium]]=== [[File:Grand place Brussels.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Grand Place, Brussels]] [[File:Minières néolithiques de silex - Spiennes (1).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Neolithic flint mines, Spiennes]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Flemish Béguinages || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 1998 || 13 Béguinages |- | La Grand-Place, [[Brussels]] || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, [[La Louvière]] and Le Roeulx (Hainault) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 33 belfries in Belgium |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.20887|long=3.22678|name=Historic Centre of [[Bruges]]}} || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta || [[Brussels]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Neolithic Flint Mines at [[Spiennes]] ([[Mons]]) || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Notre-Dame Cathedral in [[Tournai]] || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex, [[Antwerp]] || [[Flanders]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stoclet House || [[Brussels/Woluwé-Saint-Pierre|Brussels]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Major Mining Sites of Wallonia || [[Wallonia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Antwerp]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Colonies of Benevolence || [[Turnhout]] || Cultural || 2021 || 3 sites, shared with the Netherlands |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Spa (Belgium)|Spa]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] === [[File:Mostar Old Town Panorama.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mostar Old Town]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.33727|long=17.81504|name=Old Bridge Area of the Old City of [[Mostar]]}} || [[Herzegovina]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in [[Višegrad]] || [[Sarajevo Region]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia |} ===[[Bulgaria]] === [[File:Pirin national park.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pirin National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Sofia#See|Boyana Church]] | wikidata=Q276553 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Shumen#Go next|Madara Rider]] | wikidata = Q319296 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Rousse|Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo]] | wikidata = Q503387 }} || [[North Bulgaria]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Thracian tomb of [[Kazanlak]] | wikidata = Q301815 }} || [[Northern Thrace]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Ancient City of [[Nessebar]] | wikidata = Q64617320 }} || [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Silistra|Srebarna Nature Reserve]] | wikidata = Q122082 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=forestgreen | name= [[Pirin|Pirin National Park]] | wikidata = Q651314 }} || [[Pirin Macedonia]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= Rila Monastery | wikidata = Q207945 }} || [[Bulgarian Shopluk]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker| type=blue | name= [[Isperih|Thracian tomb of Sveshtari]] | wikidata = Q650531 }} || [[Southern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |} ===[[Croatia]]=== [[File:View old city of Dubrovnik-3.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Dubrovnik|Old City of Dubrovnik]], [[Croatia]]]] [[File:Diocletian's Palace, Golden Gate 1.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Palace of Diocletian, Split]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.64086|long=18.10906|name=Old City of [[Dubrovnik]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=43.50884|long=16.43895|name=Historical Complex of [[Split]] with the Palace of Diocletian}} || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=44.8798|long=15.6149|name=[[Plitvice Lakes National Park]]}} || [[Dalmatia]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of [[Poreč]] || [[Istria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Historic City of [[Trogir]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral of St. James in [[Sibenik]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Stari Grad Plain, [[Hvar|Island Hvar]] || [[Dalmatia]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Montenegro and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Sibenik]], [[Zadar]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Italy and Montenegro |} ===[[Cyprus]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Paphos]] || [[Paphos district]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Painted Churches in the [[Nicosia district (South)|Troodos]] Region || || Cultural || 1985 || 10 churches |- | Choirokoitia || [[Larnaca district]] || Cultural || 1998 || |} ===[[Czech Republic]]=== [[File:Downtown, Prague, Czech Republic - 8171.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Prague|Historic centre of Prague]], [[Czech Republic]]]] [[File:Stained glass - Kutna Hora.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Stained glass in St. Barbara, Kutna Hora]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Český Krumlov]] || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.08740|long=14.42099|name=Historic Centre of [[Prague]]}} || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Telč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at [[Žďár nad Sázavou|Zelená Hora]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Kutná Hora]]: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec || [[Central Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Lednice-Valtice]] Cultural Landscape || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[South Bohemia|Holasovice]] Historical Village Reservation || [[South Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Gardens and Castle at [[Kroměříž]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Litomyšl]] Castle || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Holy Trinity Column in [[Olomouc]] || [[North Moravia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Tugendhat Villa in [[Brno]] || [[South Moravia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in [[Třebíč]] || [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at [[Pardubice#Go next|Kladruby nad Labem]] || [[East Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[North Bohemia]], [[West Bohemia]] || Cultural || 2019 || 5 sites in the Czech Republic, shared with Germany |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Františkovy Lázně]], [[Karlovy Vary]], [[Mariánské Lázně]] (collectively known as the [[West Bohemian Spa Triangle]]) || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |} ===[[Denmark]]=== ''For sites in Greenland (officially listed under Denmark), see the [[#Greenland]] table below'' [[File:Elsinore castle.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kronborg Castle, Elsinore]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Jelling]] Mounds, Runic Stones and Church || [[East Jutland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Roskilde]] Cathedral || [[West Zealand]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Kronborg Castle in [[Elsinore]] || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Stevns Cliff|Stevns Klint]] || [[ South Zealand]] || Natural|| 2014 || |- | [[Wadden Sea National Park|Wadden Sea]] || [[South Jutland]] || Natural|| 2014 || Extended to Denmark in 2014, shared with Germany and Netherlands |- | Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement || [[Kolding]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand || [[North Zealand]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Estonia]]=== [[Image:Old Town Of Tallinn.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.43735|long=24.74527|name=Historic Centre (Old Town) of [[Tallinn]]}} || [[North Estonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[North Estonia]], [[South Estonia]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Finland]]=== [[Image:Suomenlinna.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Helsinki#Islands|Suomenlinna]], [[Finland]]]] [[File:Rauma 3.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Rauma]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=60.14626|long=24.98826|name=[[Helsinki#Islands|Fortress of Suomenlinna]], [[Helsinki]]} || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Rauma|Old Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Petäjävesi]] Old Church || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, [[Kouvola|Jaala]] || [[Southern Finland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bronze Age Burial Site of [[Sammallahdenmäki]], near [[Rauma]] || [[Western Finland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ostrobothnia]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Sweden |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnish Lapland]], [[Central Finland]], [[Uusimaa]], [[Kymenlaakso]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[France]]=== [[File:MontSaintMichelNuit4.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Mont Saint Michel|Mont-Saint Michel and its Bay]], [[France]]]] [[File:La salle du Trône (Château de Fontainebleau).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Throne room, Fontainebleau Castle]] [[File:France arc et senas saline royal main building 1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saltworks of Franche-Comté]] [[Image:Paris, France.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Paris|Banks of the Seine]], [[France]]]] [[File:Carcasonneouterwall.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fortified city of Carcassone]] [[File:Azay le rideau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Azay le Rideau, Loire Valley]] [[File:Bordeaux place de la bourse with tram.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Bordeaux]] [[File:(Albi) North views of the Ste Cécile Cathedral and the Old Bridge.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Albi]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Chartres]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.63598|long=-1.51152|name=[[Mont-Saint-Michel]] and its Bay}} || [[Lower Normandy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=48.80454|long=2.12128|name=Palace and Park of [[Versailles]]}} || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the [[Montignac (Dordogne)|Vézère Valley]] || [[Dordogne]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Vézelay]], Church and Hill || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Amiens]] Cathedral || [[Picardy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Arles]], Roman and Romanesque Monuments || [[Bouches-du-Rhône]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Cistercian Abbey of [[Semur-en-Auxois#Go_next|Fontenay]] || [[Burgundy]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Palace and Park of [[Fontainebleau]] || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Orange (Provence)|Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange]] || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt || [[Franche-Comté]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe || [[Vienne (region)|Vienne]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Cargèse#Go next|Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve]] || [[Corsica]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in [[Nancy]] || [[Lorraine]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | [[Remoulins|Pont du Gard]] (Roman Aqueduct) || [[Languedoc-Roussillon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Strasbourg]] - Grande île || [[Alsace]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, [[Reims]] || [[Champagne-Ardenne]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Paris]], Banks of the Seine || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | [[Bourges]] Cathedral || [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Avignon]]: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge || [[Vaucluse]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Canal du Midi || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Languedoc-Roussillon]]: from [[Toulouse]] to [[Sète]] || Cultural || 1996 || part of a network of navigable waterways linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. |- | Historic Fortified City of [[Carcassonne]] || [[Aude]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées - Mont Perdu || [[Midi-Pyrenees]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with Spain |- | Historic Site of [[Lyon]]s || [[Rhône]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France]] || || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Belfries of Belgium and France]] || || Cultural || 1999 || 23 belfries in France |- | Jurisdiction of [[Bordeaux#Go next|Saint-Emilion]] || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | The [[Loire Valley]] between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes || [[Pays de la Loire]] and [[Centre-Val de Loire]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Provins]], Town of Medieval Fairs || [[Île-de-France]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Le Havre]], the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret || [[Upper Normandy]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Bordeaux]], Port of the Moon || [[Aquitaine]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Fortifications of Vauban]] || || Cultural || 2008 || 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders and coasts of France. |- | Episcopal City of [[Albi]] || [[Midi-Pyrenees]], [[Tarn]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Haute-Savoie]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[Cevennes|The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean Agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape]] || || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] Mining Basin || [[Nord-Pas de Calais]] || Cultural || 2012 || site consists of 109 separate components over 120,000 ha |- | Decorated cave of [[Vallon Pont d'Arc|Pont d’Arc]], known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche || [[Ardèche]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars || [[Épernay]], [[Reims]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Climats, terroirs of Burgundy || [[Dijon]], [[Beaune]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Paris]], [[Bordeaux#Go next|Pessac]], [[Marseille]], [[Île-de-France]], [[Saint-Dié-des-Vosges]], [[Franche-Comté]], [[Menton]], [[Saint-Étienne#Go next|Firminy]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | [[Puy-de-Dôme|Chaine des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena]] || [[Auvergne]] || Natural || 2018 || |- | Cordouan Lighthouse || [[Royan]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Vichy]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | [[Nice]], Winter Resort Town of the Riviera || [[Alpes-Maritimes]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]=== [[Image:Jvari Church view.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Mtskheta|Historical Monuments of Mtskheta]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Kutaisi#See|Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery]] || [[Rioni Region]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historical Monuments of [[Mtskheta]] || [[Kartli]] || Cultural || 1994 || in danger |- | Upper Svaneti || [[Northwestern Georgia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands || [[Northwestern Georgia]], [[Southwestern Georgia]] || Natural || 2021 || 7 components |} ===[[Germany]]=== [[File:Aachen Germany Imperial-Cathedral-01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Aachen Cathedral]] [[Image:Hildesheim-St Michaels Church.outside.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Hildesheim|Church of Saint Michael]], [[Hildesheim]], [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Holstentor04.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Lübeck]]: Holstentor, [[Germany]]]] [[Image:Kölner Dom - Westfassade 2022 ohne Gerüst-0968.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Cologne|Cologne Cathedral]], [[Germany]]]] [[File:Stralsunder Altstadt.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Old Stralsund]] [[Image:Oberwesel-stadt-1-d-schmidt-03-2003.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Middle Rhine Valley]]: View from castle Schönburg to Oberwesel]] [[File:Bergpark wilhelmshoehe talblick ds 05 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe: View towards Kassel]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Aachen]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Eifel]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Speyer]] Cathedral || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | [[Würzburg]] Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square || [[Bavaria]], [[Lower Franconia]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | Pilgrimage Church of Wies || [[Bavaria]], [[Bavarian Swabia]], [[Füssen#See|Steingaden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at [[Brühl]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church at [[Hildesheim]] || [[Lower Saxony]], [[Hanover Region]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Roman Empire|Roman]] Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in [[Trier]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Frontiers of the [[Roman Empire]] || [[Hesse]], [[Bad Homburg]] || Cultural || 1987 (2005) || Shared with UK, The two sections of the Limes in Germany cover a length of 550&nbsp;km from the north-west of the country to the Danube in the south-east. |- | [[Hanseatic League|Hanseatic City]] of [[Lübeck]] || [[Schleswig-Holstein]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Palaces and Parks of [[Potsdam]] and [[Berlin]] || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Abbey and Altenmünster of [[Lorsch]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of [[Goslar]] and Upper Harz Water Management System || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Maulbronn Monastery Complex || [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Pforzheim]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Old Town]] of [[Bamberg]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of [[Quedlinburg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Saarbrücken|Völklingen]] Ironworks || [[Saarland]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Darmstadt#Go next|Messel Pit Fossil Site]] || [[Hesse]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Cologne]] Cathedral || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Cologne Lowland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Bauhaus and its Sites in [[Weimar]] and [[Dessau]] || [[Thuringia]]; [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Luther Memorials in [[Eisleben]] and [[Wittenberg]] || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Classical [[Weimar]] || [[Thuringia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.51981|long=13.39858|name=[[Berlin/Mitte#Museumsinsel|Museumsinsel]] (Museum Island), [[Berlin]]}} || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wartburg Castle || [[Thuringia]], [[Eisenach]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Garden Kingdom of [[Dessau]]-Wörlitz || [[Saxony-Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Monastic Island of [[Reichenau]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in [[Essen]] || [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Ruhr]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centres of [[Stralsund]] and [[Wismar]] || [[Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Middle Rhine Valley|Upper Middle Rhine Valley]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] and [[Hesse]], between [[Koblenz]] and [[Bingen]] / [[Rüdesheim]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | [[Bad Muskau|Muskauer]] Park / Park Mużakowski || [[Saxony]], [[Upper Lusatia]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Poland |- | Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of [[Bremen]] || [[Bremen]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Old town]] of [[Regensburg]] with Stadtamhof || [[Bavaria]], [[Upper Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Berlin]] Modernism Housing Estates || [[Berlin]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]], [[Brandenburg]], [[Thuringia]] and [[Hesse]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | The Wadden Sea || along the coast of [[Lower Saxony]] and [[Schleswig-Holstein]], including the [[East Frisian Islands|East]] and [[North Frisian Islands]] || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[Netherlands]], in 2014 extended to Denmark |- | Fagus Factory in [[Alfeld (Leine)|Alfeld]] || [[Lower Saxony]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Baden-Württemberg]] and [[Bavaria]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia |- | Margravial Opera House [[Bayreuth]] || [[Bavaria]], [[Franconia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Bergpark [[Kassel#See|Wilhelmshöhe]] || [[North Hesse]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey || [[Teutoburg Forest]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | [[Hamburg/Neustadt-Altstadt|Speicherstadt]] and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus || [[Hamburg]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Stuttgart]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura || [[Swabian Mountains]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke|| [[Schleswig]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | [[Naumburg]] Cathedral || [[Saxony Anhalt]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Water Management System of [[Augsburg]] || [[Bavarian Swabia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Ore Mountain Mining Region|Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region]] || [[Saxony]] || Cultural || 2019 || 17 sites in Germany, shared with the Czech Republic |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Slovakia |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bad Ems]], [[Bad Kissingen]], [[Baden-Baden]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom |- | Mathildenhöhe [[Darmstadt]] || [[Hesse]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with the Netherlands |- | ShUM Sites of [[Speyer]], [[Worms]] and [[Mainz]] || [[Rhineland-Palatinate]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Gibraltar]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Gorham's Cave Complex|| [[Gibraltar]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Greece]]=== [[File:The Parthenon in Athens.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Acropolis, Athens]] [[File:Mount Athos by cod gabriel 25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Athos]] [[File:2019-08-28 Pythagorion (KPFC) 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pythagoeion, Samos]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=38.48207|long=22.50100|name=Archaeological Site of [[Delphi]]}} || [[Central Greece]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.97169|long=23.72634|name=[[Acropolis]], [[Athens]]}} || [[Attica]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval City of [[Rhodes (city)|Rhodes]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=39.7250|long=21.6296|name=[[Meteora]]}} || [[Thessaly]], [[Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | [[Mount Athos]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Mixed || 1988 || |- | Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of [[Thessaloniki]] || [[Northern Greece]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus || [[Nafplio]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Mystras]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Olympia (Greece)|Olympia]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | [[Delos]], [[Cyclades]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Monasteries of [[Daphni]], [[Hossios Luckas]] and Nea Moni of [[Chios]] || || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Pythagoreion and Heraion of [[Samos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) || [[Macedonia (Greece)]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Archaeological Sites of [[Mycenae]] and [[Tiryns]] || [[Peloponnese]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John, [[Pátmos]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Old Town of [[Corfu]] || [[Greek Islands]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Philippi]] || [[Macedonia (Greece)|East Macedonia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} ===[[Hungary]]=== [[File:Parlement van Boedapest gelegen aan de Donau.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Budapest]] [[File:Hortobágy.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hortobágy National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=47.4984|long=19.0409|name=[[Budapest]], including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue}} || [[Central Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old Village of [[Hollókő]] and its Surroundings || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Caves of [[Aggtelek]] Karst and Slovak Karst || [[Northern Hungary]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Slovakia |- | Millenary Benedictine Monastery of [[Pannonhalma]] and its Natural Environment || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Hortobágy]] National Park - the ''Puszta'' || [[Northern Great Plain]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Early Christian Necropolis of [[Pécs]] (Sopianae) || [[Southern Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Sopron#Further afield|Fertő]] / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape || [[Western Transdanubia]] || Cultural || 2001 || shared with Austria |- | [[Tokaj-Hegyalja|Tokaj]] Wine Region Cultural Landscape || [[Northern Hungary]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Iceland]]=== [[File:River in Thingvellir, Iceland.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Þingvellir National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Þingvellir National Park]] || [[South Iceland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Vestmannaeyjar|Surtsey]] || [[South Iceland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[Vatnajökull National Park]] - dynamic nature of fire and ice || [[East Iceland]] || Natural || 2019 || |} ===[[Ireland]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park|Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne]] || [[East Coast and Midlands]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Skellig Michael|Sceilg Mhichíl]] || [[Southwest Ireland]] || Cultural || 1996 || |} ===[[Italy]]=== [[Image:Tower of pisa.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Pisa|Piazza del Duomo, Pisa]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:View of the Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Venice|Venice and its Lagoon]], [[Italy]]]] [[Image:Trulli 2005.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Alberobello|Trulli of Alberobello]], [[Italy]]]] [[File:Napoli pompei.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Pompeii]] [[File:1 manarola evening 2012.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Cinque Terre]] [[File:Aquileia basilica.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Basilica of Aquileia]] [[File:Villa d'Este 01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villa d'Este, Tivoli]] [[File:Greek theater of Syracuse AvL.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Syracuse]] [[File:Grödner Joch.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Dolomites]] [[File:Etna1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Mt Etna]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Rock Drawings in [[Valcamonica]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with "The Last Supper" by "Leonardo da Vinci" in [[Milan/West|Milan]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.9022|long=12.4588|name=Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights, and San Paolo Fuori le Mura}} || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Vatican |- | Historic Centre of [[Florence]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Piazza del Duomo, [[Pisa]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Venice]] and its Lagoon || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of [[San Gimignano]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of [[Matera]] || [[Basilicata]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | City of [[Vicenza]] and the Palladian Villas of the [[Veneto]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Bergamo#Go next|Crespi d'Adda]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Ferrara]], City of the Renaissance and its Po Delta || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.8487|long=14.2503|name=Historic Centre of [[Naples]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Siena]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Castel del Monte || [[Andria]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Early Christian Monuments of [[Ravenna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Historic Centre of the City of [[Pienza]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | The ''Trulli'' of [[Alberobello]] || [[Apulia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | 18th-Century Royal Palace at [[Caserta]] with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli and the San Leucio Complex || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area of [[Agrigento]] || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=40.7511|long=14.4890|name=Archaeological Areas of [[Pompeii]], [[Herculaneum]], and [[Torre Annunziata]]}} || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), [[Padua]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, [[Modena]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Amalfi Coast|Costiera Amalfitana]] || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Portovenere, [[Cinque Terre]], and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Residences of the Royal House of Savoy || [[Piedmont]], in and around [[Turin]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Su Nuraxi di Barumini || [[Sardinia]] || Cultural || 1997 || a special type of defensive structure known as nuraghi |- | Villa Romana del Casale || [[Sicily]], [[Piazza Armerina]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of [[Aquileia]] || [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park]] with the Archeological sites of [[Paestum]] and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula || [[Campania]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Urbino]] || [[Marche]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Villa Adriana, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Assisi]], the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites || [[Umbria]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | City of [[Verona]] || [[Veneto]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Isole Eolie ([[Aeolian Islands]]) || [[Sicily]], [[Messina (province)|Messina]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Villa d'Este, [[Tivoli]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-eastern Sicily) || [[Sicily]]: [[Noto]], [[Caltagirone]], [[Militello Val di Catania]], [[Catania]], [[Modica]], [[Palazzolo]], [[Ragusa]] and [[Scicli]] || Cultural || 2002 || |- | ''Sacri Monti'' of [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || [[Piedmont]] and [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Lombardy]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Switzerland |- | Etruscan Necropolises of [[Cerveteri]] and [[Tarquinia]] || [[Lazio]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Val d'Orcia]] || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Syracuse (Sicily)|Syracuse]] and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica || [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Genoa]]: ''Le Strade Nuove'' and the system of the ''Palazzi dei Rolli'' || [[Liguria]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Mantua]] and [[Sabbioneta]] || [[Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula /Bernina Landscapes || [[Lombardian Alps and Prealps#Go next|Lombardy]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Switzerland |- | The [[South Tyrol|Dolomites]] || [[Trentino-Alto Adige]] || Natural || 2009 || |- | [[Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568–774 A.D.)]] || [[Brescia]], [[Cividale del Friuli]] ([[Udine (province)|province of Udine]]), [[Castelseprio]] ([[Varese (province)|province of Varese]]), [[Spoleto]] and [[Campello sul Clitunno]] ([[Perugia (province)|province of Perugia]]), [[Benevento]] (in [[Campania]]) and [[Monte Sant'Angelo]] ([[Foggia (province)|province of Foggia]]) || Cultural || 2011 || Monasteries, churches and fortresses associated with the Longobards who settled in Italy in that period of time. |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia |- | Medici Villas and Gardens || [[Tuscany]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | [[Mount Etna]] || [[Sicily]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | The Vineyard Landscape of [[Piedmont]]: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato|| [[Northwest Italy]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Arab-Norman [[Palermo]] and the Cathedral Churches of [[Cefalù]] and [[Monreale]]|| [[Sicily]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Bergamo]], [[Peschiera del Garda]], [[Palmanova]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Montenegro |- | [[Ivrea]], industrial city of the 20th century|| [[Piedmont]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene|| [[Treviso (province)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Padua]]’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles|| [[Padova (province)]] || Cultural || 2021 || |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Montecatini Terme]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom |- | The Porticoes of [[Bologna]] || [[Emilia-Romagna]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Kosovo]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |} ===[[Latvia]]=== [[File:The House of Blackheads in Riga's Town Square.jpg|thumb|200px|Town square, Riga]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Riga/Vecrīga|Historic Centre of Riga]] || [[Riga region]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Vidzeme]], [[Zemgale]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Lithuania]]=== [[File:Nidos kopos.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Curonian Spit]] [[File:Meškonysgeo.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Struve Geodetic Arc]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Vilnius]] Historic Centre || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Lithuania Minor]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Russia |- | [[Kernavė]] Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) || [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Aukštaitija]], [[Dzūkija]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Luxembourg]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Luxembourg (city)|Luxembourg]]: its Old Quarters and Fortifications || [[Luxembourg]] || Cultural || 1994 || |} ===[[Malta]]=== [[File:St Sebastian Curtain.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valletta]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | City of [[Valletta]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Valletta|Hal Saflieni Hypogeum]] || [[Malta Island]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Megalithic Temples of Malta]] || [[Malta Island]], [[Gozo]] || Cultural || 1980 || |} ===[[Moldova]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |} ===[[Montenegro]]=== [[File:Durmitor national park montenegro.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Durmitor National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Durmitor National Park]] || [[North Montenegrin Mountains]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=42.42504|long=18.77085|name=Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of [[Kotor]]}} || [[Bay of Kotor]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia |- | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar || [[Kotor]] || Cultural || 2017 || 6 sites, shared with Croatia and Italy |} ===[[Netherlands]]=== [[File:Kinderdijkwindmolen3.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kinderdijk]] [[File:Herengracht 2010.JPG|200px|thumbnail|The canals of Amsterdam]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Schokland and Surroundings || [[Noordoostpolder]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Defence Line of Amsterdam || [[Gelderland]], [[North Brabant]], [[North Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 1996 || Expanded in 2021 with the addition of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. |- | Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao || [[#Curaçao|Curaçao]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[Netherlands]] |- | Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout || [[Kinderdijk]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) || [[Lemmer]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) || [[Beemster]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Rietveld Schröderhuis (Rietveld Schröder House) || [[Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | The Wadden Sea || [[West Frisian Islands]], [[Hogeland]] coast and [[Friesland|Frisian]] coast || Natural || 2009 || shared with [[#Germany|Germany]] and since 2014 with [[#Denmark|Denmark]] |- | [[Amsterdam/Canal District|Seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht]] || [[Amsterdam]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Van Nellefabriek || [[Rotterdam]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Lower German Limes || [[Gelderland]], [[South Holland]] and [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]] || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Germany |- | Colonies of Benevolence (''Koloniën van Weldadigheid'') || [[Noordenveld|Veenhuizen]] and [[Drenthse Veenkoloniën]], [[Drenthe]] || Cultural || 2021 || Along with the colony of the same kind in Merksplas and Wortel-Kolonie, Belgium. |} ===[[North Macedonia]]=== [[File:Ohrid viewed from lake.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ohrid|Ohrid Region]], [[North Macedonia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Natural and Cultural Heritage of the [[Ohrid]] region || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Mixed || 1979 || extended in 2019, shared with [[Albania]] |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe|Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] (Dlaboka Reka Beech Forest within [[Mavrovo National Park]]) || [[Western North Macedonia]] || Natural || 2021 || shared with multiple other European countries |} ===[[Norway]]=== [[File:Bergen by night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Bryggen]] [[File:GeirangerFjordNorwayFjord.jpg|200px|thumbnail|West Norwegian Fjords]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Bergen#Bryggen|Bryggen]] || [[Bergen]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Luster|Urnes]] Stave Church || [[Luster]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Rock Art of [[Alta]] || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Vega (Norway)|Vegaøyan]] - The Vega Archipelago || [[Northern Norway]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Røros]] Mining Town and the Circumference || [[Middle Norway]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Finnmark]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine |- | West Norwegian Fjords - [[Geiranger]]fjord and [[Gudvangen|Nærøyfjord]] || || Natural || 2005 || |- | [[Rjukan]]-[[Notodden]] Industrial Heritage Site || [[Telemark]] || Cultural || 2015 || |} ===[[Poland]]=== [[File:Kraków - Sukiennice 01 cropped.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Krakow's Historic Centre]] [[Image:Varšava, Śródmieście, Rynek Starego Miasta.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Warsaw|Historic Centre of Warsaw]], [[Poland]]]] [[File:Kościół p.w. MB Anielskiej w Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, woj. małopolskie, pow. wadowicki A-739 -Magkrys.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park|Belovezhskaya Pushcha]] / [[Białowieża Forest]] || [[Podlachia]] || Natural || 1979 || shared with Belarus, extended in 2014 |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.0617|long=19.9374|name=[[Krakow]]'s Historic Centre}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | [[Wieliczka]] and [[Bochnia]] Royal Salt Mines || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1978, extension 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.03454|long=19.18079|name=[[Auschwitz|Auschwitz Birkenau: German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)]]}} || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=52.24926|long=21.01223|name=[[Warsaw/Śródmieście|Historic Centre of Warsaw]]}} || [[Masovia]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Old City of [[Zamość]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Castle of the Teutonic Order in [[Malbork]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Medieval Town of [[Toruń]] || [[Pomerania]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | [[Kalwaria Zebrzydowska]]: the Mannerist Architectural and Park Landscape Complex and Pilgrimage Park || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Churches of Peace in [[Jawor]] and [[Świdnica]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Southern Little Poland]] || [[Lesser Poland]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Muskauer Park / [[Łęknica|Park Mużakowski]] || [[Greater Poland]] || Cultural || 2004 || shared with Germany |- | Centennial Hall in [[Wrocław]] || [[Silesia]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Lesser Poland]], [[Subcarpathia]] || Cultural || 2013 || shared with Ukraine |- | [[Tarnowskie Góry]] Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System || [[Silesian Voivodeship]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | [[Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski|Krzemionki prehistoric striped flint mining region]] || [[Swietokrzyskie]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Portugal]]=== [[File:Belém Tower from East.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Belém Tower]] [[Image:Douro Valley Regua.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Douro|Alto Douro Wine Region]], [[Portugal]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores || [[Azores]], [[Terceira]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of Christ in [[Tomar]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of [[Batalha]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belem in [[Lisbon]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Évora]] || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Monastery of [[Alcobaça]] || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1989 || |- | Cultural Landscape of [[Sintra]] || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Oporto]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the [[Vila Nova de Foz Côa|Côa Valley]] and Siega Verde || [[Alentejo]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Spain |- | Laurisilva of [[Madeira]] || [[Madeira]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Douro|Alto Douro]] Wine Region || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Guimarães]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Landscape of the [[Pico]] Island Vineyard Culture || [[Azores]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Garrison Border Town of [[Elvas]] and its Fortifications || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | University of [[Coimbra]] – Alta and Sofia || [[Central Portugal]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | Royal Building of [[Mafra]] – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada) || [[Lisbon Region]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in [[Braga]] || [[Northern Portugal]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} ===[[Romania]]=== [[File:Denube Delta Bank.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Danube Delta]] [[File:Kisselyk erődtemplom.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Villages with fortified churches in Transsylvania]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Danube Delta]] || [[Northern Dobruja|Dobruja]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | Churches of [[Moldavia]] || [[Moldavia]] || Cultural || 1993 || including some of the [[Painted Monasteries]] |- | Monastery of [[Horezu]] || [[Oltenia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Villages with Fortified Churches in [[Transylvania]] || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || see also [[Hunedoara|Sarmizegetusa]] |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.21997|long=24.79218|name=Historic Centre of [[Sighişoara]]}} || [[Transylvania]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Wooden Churches of [[Maramureş]] || [[Maramureş]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Roșia Montană]] Mining Landscape || [[Alba County]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Russia]]=== [[Image:Moscow Red Square.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Moscow|Kremlin and Red Square]], [[Russia]]]] [[File:Four herous01.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Virgin Komi forests]] [[File:Governor's Palace.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Kazan Kremlin]] [[File:Jaroslavl from Kremlin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Jaroslavl's Historic Centre]] ''See also the list of Russian sites in [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Asia|Asia]].'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=59.9390|long=30.3158|name=[[Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments]]}} || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Kizhi]] Pogost || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.75350|long=37.61960|name=Kremlin and Red Square, [[Central Moscow|Moscow]]}} || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the [[Solovetsky Islands]] || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Arkhangelsk Oblast]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Monuments of [[Novgorod]] and Surroundings || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | White Monuments of [[Vladimir]] and [[Suzdal]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in [[Sergiev Posad]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Church of the Ascension, [[Kolomenskoye]] || [[Central Russia]], [[Moscow Oblast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Virgin Komi Forests || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Komi Republic]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | [[Caucasian Biosphere Reserve|Western Caucasus]] || [[Southern Russia]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | [[Curonian Spit]] || [[Kaliningrad Oblast]] || Cultural || 2000 || shared with Lithuania |- | Ensemble of the Ferapontov Monastery || [[Northwestern Russia]], [[Vologda Oblast]], [[Ferapontovo]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Historic and Architectural Complex of the [[Kazan]] Kremlin || [[Volga Region]], [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of [[Derbent]] || [[Southern Russia]], [[Dagestan]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Moscow Outskirts|Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent]] || [[Central Russia]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Historical Centre of the City of [[Yaroslavl]] || [[Central Russia]], || Cultural || 2005 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || Gogland Island ([[Leningrad Oblast]]) || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine |- | Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2014 || |- | Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of [[Sviyazhsk]] || [[Tatarstan]] || Cultural|| 2017 || |- | Churches of the [[Pskov]] School of Architecture || [[Northwestern Russia]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea || [[Karelia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[San Marino]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[San Marino]] Historic Centre and Monte Titano || || Cultural || 2008 || |} ===[[Serbia]]=== [[File:Manastir Studenica - The Studenica Monastery.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Studenica Monastery]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Stari Ras and Sopocani || [[Novi Pazar]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | [[Kraljevo|Studenica Monastery]] || [[Šumadija]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Medieval Monuments in [[Kosovo]] || [[Gračanica (Kosovo)]], [[Peja]], [[Prizren]], [[Gjakova#Go next|Deçan]] || Cultural || 2004 || in danger |- | Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius || [[Podunavlje]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] || || Cultural || 2016 || 28 sites, shared with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro |} ===[[Slovakia]]=== [[File:SK BS Trinity Square.PNG|200px|thumbnail|Banska Stiavnica]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Banská Štiavnica]] and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Levoča]], [[Spišský Hrad]] and the Associated Cultural Monuments || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Vlkolínec]] || [[Central Slovakia]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Caves of the [[Aggtelek]] Karst and [[Slovak Karst National Park|Slovak Karst]] || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with Hungary |- | [[Bardejov]] Town Conservation Reserve || [[Eastern Slovakia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area || || Cultural || 2008 || List consist of two Roman Catholic, three Protestant and three Greek Orthodox churches built between the 16th and 18th centuries. |- | Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) || || Cultural || 2021 || shared with Austria and Germany |} ===[[Slovenia]]=== [[File:Skocjanske jame.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Skojcan Caves]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Skocjan Caves || [[Coast and Karst]] near [[Divača]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps]] || || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy |- | Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and [[Idrija]] || [[Julian Alps]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Spain |- | The works of Jože Plečnik in [[Ljubljana]] – Human Centred Urban Design || [[Central Slovenia]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Spain]]=== [[File:Alhambra Granada desde Albaicin.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Alhambra]] [[File:Aqueduct of Segovia 08.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old town of Segovia and its Aqueduct]] [[File:Toledo Skyline Panorama, Spain - Dec 2006.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Toledo (Spain)|Historic City of Toledo]], [[Spain]]]] [[File:Monastero de Poblet (entrada).JPG|200px|thumbnail|Poblet Monastery]] [[File:Cogul HBreuil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula]] [[File:Tarragona - Circo romano 14.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Archeological Ensemble of Tárraco]] [[File:Zubia jun.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vizcaya Bridge]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.17676|long=-3.58984|name=[[The Alhambra|Alhambra]], Generalife and Albayzin, [[Granada (city)|Granada]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Burgos (city)|Burgos]] Cathedral || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Cordoba (city, Spain)|Cordoba]] || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | Monastery and Site of the [[El Escorial|Escurial]], [[Madrid]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=41.40354|long=2.17438|name=[[Barcelona|Works of Antoni Gaudí]]}} || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Santillana del Mar|Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain]] || [[Cantabria]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Monuments of [[Oviedo (Spain)|Oviedo]] and the Kingdom of the Asturias || [[Asturias]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Ávila]], with its Extra-Muros churches || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Old Town of [[Segovia]] and its Aqueduct || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Santiago de Compostela]] (Old Town) || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- |[[La Palma]] || [[Canary Islands]] ||Natural ||2002 |- | [[Garajonay National Park]] || [[La Gomera]] (Canary Islands) || Natural || 1986 || |- | Historic City of [[Toledo (Spain)|Toledo]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Mudejar Architecture of [[Aragon]] || [[Aragon]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Old Town of [[Cáceres]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=37.38587|long=-5.99313|name=Cathedral, Alcazar and Archivo de Indias in [[Seville]]}} || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Old City of [[Salamanca (city)|Salamanca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Tarragona#Go_next|Poblet Monastery]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Mérida (Spain)|Mérida]] || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | [[Way of St. James|Route to Santiago de Compostela]] || || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Historic Walled Town of [[Cuenca (Spain)|Cuenca]] || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | La Lonja de la Seda de [[Valencia]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Las Médulas || [[Castile and Leon]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, [[Barcelona]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Pyrénées: Mont Perdu || [[Aragon]] || Mixed || 1997 || shared with France |- | [[San Millán de la Cogolla|San Millán]] Yuso and Suso Monasteries || [[La Rioja (Spain)|La Rioja]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde || [[Extremadura]] || Cultural || 1998 || shared with Portugal |- | Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula || Andalusia, Aragón, Castille-La Mancha, Catalonia, Murcia and Valencia || Cultural || 1998 || |- | University and Historic Precinct of [[Alcalá de Henares]] || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Ibiza]], Biodiversity and Culture || [[Balearic Islands]] || Mixed || 1999 || |- | [[La Laguna|San Cristóbal de La Laguna]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Ensemble of [[Tarragona|Tárraco]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Archaeological Site of [[Burgos_(city)#See|Atapuerca]] || [[Castile-Leon]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Catalan Romanesque Churches of the [[Vall de Boi|Vall de Boí]] || [[Catalonia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Palmeral of [[Elche]] || [[Valencia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Roman Walls of [[Lugo]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[Aranjuez]] Cultural Landscape || [[Community of Madrid]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | Renaissance Monumental Ensembles of Úbeda and Baeza || [[Jaén (province, Spain)|Jaén]], [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Vizcaya Bridge || [[Basque Country]], [[Bilbao]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Teide National Park]] || [[Canary Islands]] || Natural || 2007 || |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | [[A Coruña|Tower of Hercules]] || [[Galicia]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Serra de Tramuntana|Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana]] || [[Balearic Islands]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Heritage of Mercury [[Almadén]] and Idrija || [[Castile-La Mancha]] || Cultural || 2012 || shared with Slovenia |- | [[Antequera]] Dolmens Site || [[Andalusia]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | [[Córdoba (city, Spain)|Caliphate City of Medina Azahara]] || [[Córdoba (province, Spain)]] || Cultural || 2018 || |- | Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of [[Gran Canaria]] Cultural Landscape || [[Canary Islands]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | [[Madrid/Retiro-Paseo del Arte|Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro]], a landscape of Arts and Sciences || [[Madrid]] || Cultural || 2021|| |} ===[[Sweden]]=== [[File:Drottningholm1.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Drottningholm Castle]] [[File:Visby View.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Hanseatic town of Visby]] [[File:Fågelsjö Gammelgård Framsida.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Decorated farmhouses of Hälsingland]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Royal Domain of [[Drottningholm]] || [[Ekerö]] ([[Stockholm]]) || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Birka and Hovgården || [[Stockholm]], [[Ekerö]] in lake Mälaren || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Engelsberg Ironworks || [[Västmanland]], [[Fagersta]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Carvings in [[Tanum]] || [[Bohuslän]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Skogskyrkogården || [[Stockholm/Söderort]] || Cultural || 1994 || (The Woodland Cemetery) |- | Hanseatic town of [[Visby]] || [[Gotland]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Church Village of Gammelstad, [[Luleå]] || [[Norrbotten]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | [[Laponia|Laponian Area]] || [[Lapland (Sweden)|Lapland]] || Mixed || 1996 || |- | Naval Port of [[Karlskrona]] || [[Blekinge]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Agricultural Landscape of Southern [[Öland]] || [[Öland]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | [[High Coast]] / [[Kvarken Archipelago]] || [[Ångermanland]] || Natural || 2000 || shared with Finland |- | Mining Area of the [[Falun#See|Great Copper Mountain]] in [[Falun]] || [[Svealand]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Varberg]] Radio Station || [[Halland]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Norrbotten County]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Ukraine |- | Decorated Farmhouses of [[Hälsingland]] || [[Hälsingland]] || Cultural || 2012 || |} ===[[Switzerland]]=== [[File:Bern Zytglockenturm von oben.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old city of Berne]] [[File:Lavaux Alpes et Lac léman.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Benedictine Convent of St. John at Müstair || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Convent of [[Saint Gallen|St. Gall]] || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=46.94787|long=7.45152|name=Old City of [[Berne]]}} || [[Berne Region]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-town of [[Bellinzona]] || [[Ticino]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.3090|long=7.7811|name=[[Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch]]}} || [[Bernese Highlands]], [[Valais]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Monte San Giorgio || [[Ticino]], near [[Lugano]] || Natural || 2003 || shared with Italy |- | [[Lavaux]], Vineyard Terraces || [[Lake Geneva]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes || [[Graubünden]] || Cultural || 2008 || shared with Italy |- | Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona || [[Northeastern Switzerland]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning || [[Jura Mountains and Fribourg]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | [[Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps]] || [[Swiss Alps]] || Cultural || 2011 || shared with Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[Geneva]], [[Vevey|Corseaux]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India and Japan |} ===[[Ukraine]]=== [[File:Kijów - Sobór Mądrości Bożej 02.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Saint Sofia Cathedral, Kyiv]] [[File:Cernauti Residentia 03.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=50.45289|long=30.51424|name=[[Kyiv]]: Saint Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra}} || [[Central Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | [[Lviv]] - the Ensemble of the Historic Center || [[Western Ukraine]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | [[Struve Geodetic Arc]] || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Southern Ukraine]] || Cultural || 2005 || shared with Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Russia, Sweden |- | [[Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe]] || [[Western Ukraine]], around [[Rakhiv]] || Natural || 2007 || enlarged in 2011, 2017 and 2021, shared with 17 other European countries |- | Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans || [[Western Ukraine]], [[Chernivtsi]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora || [[Crimea]], [[Sevastopol]] || Cultural || 2013|| |- | [[Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine]] || [[Western Ukraine]]|| Cultural || 2013 || shared with Poland |} ===[[United Kingdom]]=== [[Image:Harlech Castle at sundown - geograph.org.uk - 672294.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harlech]] Castle]] [[File:Durham Cathedral and Castle.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Durham (England)|Durham Castle and Cathedral]]]] [[File:Big Ben at night.jpg|200px|thumbnail|The Palace of [[Westminster]]]] [[Image:Durdle Door 2003.jpg|thumb|200px|Durdle Door on the [[Jurassic Coast]], [[Dorset]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in [[Gwynedd]] || [[North Wales]] || Cultural || 1986 || [[Caernarfon]] Castle, [[Conwy]] Castle, [[Beaumaris]] Castle & [[Harlech]] Castle |- | Durham Castle and Cathedral || [[Durham (England)|Durham]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=55.24133|long=-6.51202|name=[[Giant's Causeway]] and Causeway Coast}} || [[County Antrim]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | [[Ironbridge|Ironbridge Gorge]] || [[Telford]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[St Kilda]] || [[Outer Hebrides]] || Mixed || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.17882|long=-1.82617|name=[[Stonehenge]], [[Avebury]] and Associated Sites}} || [[Wiltshire]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey || [[North Yorkshire]] near [[Ripon (England)|Ripon]] and [[Harrogate]] || Cultural || 1986 || |- | [[Woodstock (Oxfordshire)|Blenheim Palace]] || [[Oxfordshire]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Bath|City of Bath]] || [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=54.99651|long=-1.786596|name=[[Hadrian's Wall|Frontiers of the Roman Empire]]}} || [[Cumbria]], [[Northumberland]] and [[Tyne and Wear]] || Cultural || 1987 || Otherwise known as Hadrian's Wall. Shared with Germany |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.49934|long=-0.12743|name=Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church}} || [[London/Westminster]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church || [[Canterbury (England)|Canterbury]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.50815|long=-0.07619|name=Tower of London}} || [[London/City of London|London]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=55.9497|long=-3.1908|name=[[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old]] and [[Edinburgh/New Town|New]] Towns of Edinburgh}} || [[Edinburgh]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.47796|long=-0.00156|name=Maritime Greenwich}} || [[London/Greenwich]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Heart of Neolithic [[Orkney Islands|Orkney]] || [[Orkney Islands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | [[Blaenavon]] Industrial Landscape || [[South Wales]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Derwent Valley Mills, [[Belper]] and [[Cromford]] || [[Derbyshire]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Jurassic Coast]] || [[Devon]] and [[Dorset]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | [[New Lanark]] || [[Clydesdale]], near [[Glasgow]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | [[Saltaire]] || [[Bradford]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=51.4789|long=-0.2953|name=Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew}} || [[London/Richmond-Kew]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | [[Cornwall]] and West [[Devon]] Mining Landscape || [[West Country]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | [[Chirk|Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal]] || [[Chirk]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | The Forth Bridge || [[South Queensferry]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | [[Lake District National Park|The English Lake District]]|| [[Cumbria]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | Jodrell Bank Observatory || [[Holmes Chapel]] || Cultural || 2019 || |- | Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales || [[Gwynedd]] || Cultural || 2021 || Six locations with quarries, mines, and associated structures (railways, workers' housing, and amenities) |- | The Great Spa Towns of Europe || [[Bath]] || Cultural || 2021 || 11 sites, shared with Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Italy |} ===[[Vatican City]]=== [[File:St Peter's Square, Vatican City - April 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Vatican City]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Centre of [[Rome]], the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1980 || shared with Italy |- | [[Vatican City]] || [[Rome]] || Cultural || 1984 || The only entire country to be UNESCO-listed |} == [[North America]] == {{Mapframe|57.78|-111.62|zoom=2|width=350|height=400|name=World Heritage sites in North America|align=center}} === [[Antigua and Barbuda]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.00789|long=-61.76535|name=Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites}} || [[English Harbour]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[Barbados]] === [[File:Bridgetown, Barbados, April 2007.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Bridgetown]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.09674|long=-59.61396|name=Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison}} || [[Bridgetown]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Belize]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=17.8502|long=-87.9818|name=Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System}} || [[Toledo (district)|Toledo]], [[Stann Creek]] and [[Belize District]], [[Belize]] || Natural || 1996 || Listed as in danger since 2009 |} === [[Bermuda]] === [[File:Bermuda-Harbour and Town of St George.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic town of St George]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.38104|long=-64.67671|name=Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda}} || [[Saint George (Bermuda)|Saint George]] || Cultural || 2000 || Officially listed under the [[United Kingdom]] |} === [[Canada]] === [[Image:Moraine lake banff.jpg|thumb|200px|Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park), Canada]] [[File:Place Quebec.jpg|thumb|200px|Old town, Quebec City]] [[File:Rideau canal in winter.jpg|thumb|200px|Rideau Canal, downtown [[Ottawa]] ]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.603|long=-55.5386|name=L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site}} || [[Great Northern Peninsula|St. Anthony, Newfoundland]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=61.677|long=-126.085|name=[[Nahanni National Park Reserve|Nahanni National Park]]}} || [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=50.7593|long=-111.4930|name=[[Dinosaur Provincial Park]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]], near [[Brooks]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.993|long=-139.043|name=Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek}} || [[Kluane National Park]] and [[Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.70558|long=-113.65314|name=Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump}} || near [[Fort Macleod]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=52.4024|long=-131.4926|name=SGang Gwaay}} || [[Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve]] || Cultural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=59.557|long=-113.192|name=[[Wood Buffalo National Park]]}} || [[Wood Buffalo|Northeastern Alberta]], [[Northwest Territories]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=51.8934|long=-117.0374|name=Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks}} || [[Banff National Park]] | [[Hamber Provincial Park]] | [[Jasper National Park]] | [[Kootenay National Park]] | [[Mount Robson Provincial Park]] | [[Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park]] | [[Yoho National Park]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=46.8131|long=-71.2081|name=Historic District of Old Québec}} || [[Quebec City]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=49.6525|long=-57.7510|name=[[Gros Morne National Park]]}} || [[Western Newfoundland]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=44.37711|long=-64.30972|name=Old Town Lunenburg}} || [[Lunenburg]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.9969|long=-113.8973|name=[[Waterton Glacier International Peace Park]]}} || [[Waterton Lakes National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || Shared with the [[United States of America]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=48.1098|long=-66.3641|name=[[Miguasha Park|Miguasha National Park]]}} || [[Gaspé Peninsula]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.4088|long=-75.6815|name=[[Rideau Canal]] and Fortifications}} || [[Eastern Ontario]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=45.69468|long=-64.45045|name=[[Joggins Fossil Cliffs]]}} || [[Cumberland County (Nova Scotia)|Cumberland County]], Nova Scotia || Natural || 2008 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=45.10858|long=-64.31021|name=[[Landscape of Grand Pré]] || [[Annapolis Valley]]}}, [[Nova Scotia]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=51.733333|long=-56.415556|name=Red Bay Basque Whaling Station}} || [[Red Bay]], [[Labrador]] || Cultural || 2013 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=46.6280|long=-53.1638|name=[[Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve|Mistaken Point]]}} || [[Trepassey and the Irish Loop|Avalon Peninsula]], [[Eastern Newfoundland|Newfoundland]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=51.3306|long=-95.1581|name=[[Pimachiowin Aki]]}} || [[Northern Ontario]], [[Eastern Manitoba]] || Mixed || 2018 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=49.0968|long=-111.7639|name=[[Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park|Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi]]}} || [[Southern Alberta]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Costa Rica]] === [[File:DirkvdM cloudforest-jungle.jpg|200px|thumbnail|La Amistad International Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Panama]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=5.5295|long=-87.0599|name=[[Cocos Island National Park]]}} || [[Cocos Island]] || Natural || 1997 || Extended in 2002 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=10.8805|long=-85.6041|name=Area de Conservación Guanacaste}} || [[Guanacaste]] || Natural || 1999 || Extended in 2004 |- | Precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the Diquís || [[South Pacific Costa Rica]] || Cultural|| 2014|| |} === [[Cuba]] === [[File:Old American car in Havanna.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Old Havana]] [[File:Viñales Valley.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Viñales Valley]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=23.13874|long=-82.35007|name=Old Havana and its Fortifications}} || [[Havana]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.80501|long=-79.98407|name=Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios}} || [[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]] and [[Sancti Spíritus]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.96858|long=-75.87024|name=San Pedro de la Roca Castle, [[Santiago de Cuba]]}} || [[Santiago de Cuba (province)|Santiago de Cuba Province]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.8843|long=-77.5600|name=[[Desembarco del Granma National Park]]}} || [[Granma]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.6143|long=-83.7090|name=Viñales Valley}} || [[Viñales]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba || [[Sierra Maestra]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=20.4437|long=-74.8801|name=[[Alejandro de Humboldt National Park]]}} || [[Holguin (province)|Holguin]] and [[Guantánamo (province)|Guantánamo Provinces]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=22.1439|long=-80.4430|name=Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos}} || [[Cienfuegos]] || Cultural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.38257|long=-77.91651|name=Historic Centre of Camagüey}} || [[Camagüey]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Curaçao]] === [[File:Willemstad harbor.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Willemstad]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.10696|long=-68.93616|name=Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao}} || [[Willemstad]] || Cultural || 1997 || Officially listed under the [[#Netherlands|Netherlands]] |} === [[Dominica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.3281|long=-61.3013|name=[[Morne Trois Pitons National Park]]}} || [[Dominica]] || Natural || 1997 || |} === [[Dominican Republic]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4728|long=-69.8844|name=Colonial City of Santo Domingo}} || [[Santo Domingo]] || Cultural || 1990 || |} === [[El Salvador]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=13.82778|long=-89.35645|name=Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site}} || [[La Libertad]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} === [[Greenland]] === [[File:Greenland Ilulissat-25.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Ilulissat Icefjord]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ilulissat Icefjord || [[Ilulissat]] || Natural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |- | Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap || [[Southern Greenland]] || Cultural || 2004 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]]. Made up of 5 components. |- | [[Sisimiut#Go next|Aasivissuit – Nipisat]]. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea || [[Western Greenland]] || Cultural || 2018 || Officially listed under [[Denmark]] |} === [[Guatemala]] === [[Image:Tikal.jpg|thumb|200px|Tikal National Park, Guatemala]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.55677|long=-90.73376|name=Antigua Guatemala}} || [[Antigua Guatemala]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=17.2221|long=-89.6237|name=Tikal National Park}} || [[Tikal]] || Mixed || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=15.2710|long=-89.0403|name=Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua}} || [[Quirigua]] || Cultural || 1981 || |} === [[Haiti]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.5734|long=-72.2432|name=National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers}} || [[Milot]] || Cultural || 1982 || |} === [[Honduras]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=14.83733|long=-89.14145|name=Maya Site of Copan}} || [[Copán Ruinas]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=15.5093|long=-84.8570|name=[[Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve]]}} || [[Caribbean Honduras]] || Natural || 1982 || Listed as in danger since 2011 |} === [[Jamaica]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.1635|long=-76.6983|name=Blue and John Crow Mountains}} || [[Blue Mountains (Jamaica)|Blue Mountains]] || Mixed || 2015 || |} === [[Mexico]] === [[Image:View of the Palenque ruins.jpg|thumb|200px|Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque, Mexico]] [[File:El Tajín 1.jpg|thumb|200px|El Tajin, Mexico]] [[File:Paquime0002.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Archeological zone of Paquimé]] [[File:FacadeMissionChurchConcá.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro]] [[File:Mexmonarchs.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.43267|long=-99.13325|name=Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco}} || [[Mexico City/Centro|Centro Historico]], [[Mexico City]] and [[Xochimilco]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán || [[Oaxaca (city)|Oaxaca]] and [[Monte Alban]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Historic Centre of Puebla || [[Puebla]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque || [[Palenque]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.69248|long=-98.84350|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan}} || [[Teotihuacan]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.6297|long=-87.7478|name=Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Quintana Roo]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=21.01592|long=-101.252850|name=Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines}} || [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.6830|long=-88.5686|name=Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza}} || [[Chichen Itza]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.70242|long=-101.19363|name=Historic Centre of Morelia}} || [[Morelia]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.43012|long=-97.37304|name=El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City}} || [[El Tajin]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | Historic Centre of Zacatecas || [[Zacatecas]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco || [[Baja California Sur]] || Cultural || 1993 || |- | Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino || [[Baja California Sur]] || Natural || 1993 || |- | Earliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl || [[Puebla (state)|Puebla]], [[Morelos]], and [[Tlaxcala (state)|Tlaxcala]] States || Cultural || 1994 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro || [[Querétaro]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=20.35938|long=-89.77127|name=Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal}} || [[Uxmal]] || Cultural || 1996 || |- | Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara || [[Guadalajara]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes || [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua State]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan || [[Veracruz (state)|Veracruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.80369|long=-99.29621|name=Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco}} || [[Morelos|Morelos State]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=19.8432|long=-90.5369|name=Historic Fortified Town of Campeche}} || [[Campeche]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=18.10704|long=-89.81016|name=Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche}} || [[Campeche (state)|Campeche State]] || Mixed || 2002 || Cultural heritage since 2002, extended to mixed in 2014 |- | Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro || [[Querétaro (state)|Querétaro State]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Luis Barragán House and Studio || [[Mexico City/Chapultepec]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California || [[Baja California]], [[Sonora]], [[Sinaloa]] and [[Nayarit]] States || Natural || 2005 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=20.88472|long=-103.83943||name=Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila}} || [[Tequila]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) || [[Mexico City/Coyoacán]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.5281|long=-100.2005||name=Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve}} || [[Angangueo]] || Natural || 2008 || |- | Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco || [[San Miguel de Allende]] and [[Guanajuato]] || Cultural || 2008 || |- | Camino Real de Tierra Adentro || [[Mexico]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca || [[Oaxaca (state)|Oaxaca State]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve || [[Sonora]] || Natural || 2013 || |- | Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System || [[Hidalgo]] and [[Mexico State]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | Archipiélago de Revillagigedo || [[Colima (state)|Colima]] || Natural || 2016 || |- | [[Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve|Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of Mesoamerica]] || [[Oaxaca (state)]], [[Puebla (state)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} === [[Nicaragua]] === [[File:Catedral de la Asunción, León 2.jpg|200px|thumbnail|León Cathedral]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Ruins of León Viejo || near [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=12.43494|long=-86.87809||name=León Cathedral}} || [[León (Nicaragua)|León]] || Cultural || 2011 || |} === [[Panama]] === [[File:Pteroglossus-torquatus-001.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Collared Aracari, Darien National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo || [[Portobelo]] and San Lorenzo || Cultural || 1980 || Listed as in danger since 2012 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=7.8198|long=-77.5360||name=[[Darien National Park]]}} || [[Eastern Panama]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park || [[La Amistad International Park]] || Natural || 1983 || Extended in 1990; shared with [[Costa Rica]] |- | Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá || [[Panama City]] || Cultural || 1997 || Extended in 2003 |- | Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection || [[Coiba National Marine Park]] || Natural || 2005 || |} === [[Puerto Rico]] === [[File:Fort San Cristóbal (Puerto Rico) - IMG 0173.JPG|200px|thumbnail|San Juan National Historic Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=18.4694|long=-66.1225||name=La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico}} || [[San Juan]] || Cultural || 1983 || Officially listed under the [[United States of America]] |} === [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] === [[File:BrimstoneHill01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Brimstone Hill]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=17.34701|long=-62.83666||name=[[Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park]]}} || [[Saint Kitts]] || Cultural || 1999 || |} === [[Saint Lucia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=13.8302|long=-61.0510||name=Pitons Management Area}} || near [[Soufriere]] || Natural || 2004 || |} === [[United States of America]] === [[File:Clepsydra Geyser at Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone.JPG|thumb|200px|Yellowstone National Park, United States]] [[Image:Liberty Bell 2884122428.jpg|thumb|200px|Independence Hall, United States]] [[File:Liberty enlightening the world.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Statue of Liberty]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=37.2613|long=-108.4910|name=[[Mesa Verde National Park]]}} || [[Colorado]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=44.46045|long=-110.82818|name=[[Yellowstone National Park]]}} || [[Wyoming]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=25.4048|long=-80.8882|name=[[Everglades National Park]]}} || [[Florida]] || Natural || 1979 || in danger since 2010 |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=36.0957|long=-112.1230|name=[[Grand Canyon|Grand Canyon National Park]]}} || [[Arizona]] || Natural || 1979 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=39.94890|long=-75.15002|name=Independence Hall}} || [[Pennsylvania]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Philadelphia/Old City|Old City]] || Cultural || 1979 || |- | Kluane / [[Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve|Wrangell-St. Elias]] / [[Glacier Bay National Park|Glacier Bay]] / Tatshenshini-Alsek || [[Alaska]] || Natural || 1979 || Extended in 1992 and 1994; shared with [[Canada]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=41.7211|long=-124.1393|name=[[Redwood National Park|Redwood National and State Parks]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1980 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.1871|long=-86.1020|name=[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]}} || [[Kentucky]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=47.8058|long=-123.5687|name=[[Olympic National Park]]}} || [[Washington (state)|Washington]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.6540|long=-90.0631|name=[[Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site]]}} || [[Illinois]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=35.6127|long=-83.4233|name=[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]}} || [[Tennessee]] and [[North Carolina]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=40.68929|long=-74.04454|name=[[Statue of Liberty]]}} || [[New York City]], [[Manhattan/Financial District|Financial District]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=37.7398|long=-119.5742|name=[[Yosemite National Park]]}} || [[California]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.0594|long=-107.9610|name=[[Chaco Culture National Historical Park|Chaco Culture]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]] || [[Hawaii]], [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=38.01030|long=-78.45231|name=Monticello and the University of Virginia in [[Charlottesville]]}} || [[Virginia]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=36.43818|long=-105.54740|name=[[Taos Pueblo]]}} || [[New Mexico]], [[Taos]] || Cultural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=32.1742|long=-104.4456|name=[[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]}} || [[New Mexico]] || Natural || 1995 || |- | Waterton Glacier International Peace Park || [[Montana]], [[Glacier National Park]] || Natural || 1995 || shared with [[Canada]] |- | [[Papahānaumokuākea]] || [[Hawaii]] || Mixed || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=32.6353|long=-91.4108|name=Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point}} || [[North (Louisiana)|North Louisiana]] || Cultural || 2014 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=29.42573|long=-98.48611|name=[[San Antonio]] Missions}} || [[Texas]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The 20th-Century [[Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright]] || [[Chicago/Hyde Park|Chicago]], [[Los Angeles/Northwest|Los Angeles]], [[Madison]] (WI), [[Manhattan/Upper_East_Side|Manhattan]], [[Ohiopyle|Mill Run]] (PA), [[Oak Park]] (IL), [[Scottsdale (Arizona)|Scottsdale]] (AZ), [[Spring Green]] (WI) || Cultural || 2019 || |}<!-- All sites up to 2019 --> ==[[Oceania]]== {{mapframe|-10|-170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (east)}} {{mapframe|-10|170|zoom=2|width=400|height=300|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in Oceania (west)}} === [[Australia]] === [[File:PortArthurPenitentiary.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Australian Convict Sites]] [[File:3Sisters from Echo Point.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Greater Blue Mountains Area]] [[Image:Uluru sunset1141.jpg|thumb|200px|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-19.083333|long=138.716667|name= Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)}} || [[Riversleigh]], [[Queensland]] and [[Naracoorte Caves National Park|Naracoorte]], [[South Australia]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.378333|long=150.994444|name= [[Australian Convict Sites]]}} || [[New South Wales]], [[Norfolk Island]], [[Tasmania]] and [[Western Australia]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.216667|long=153.133333|name= [[Fraser Island]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1992 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-28.25|long=150.05|name=[[Gondwana Rainforests of Australia]]}} || [[Queensland]] and [[New South Wales]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-18.286111|long=147.7|name=[[Great Barrier Reef]]}} || [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-33.7|long=150|name=[[Greater Blue Mountains Area]]}} || [[Blue Mountains]] || Natural || 2000 || This includes [[Blue Mountains National Park]], [[Wollemi National Park]], [[Jenolan Caves]] and a few other parks. |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-53.1|long=73.5|name=Heard and McDonald Islands}} || [[Heard Island|Heard]] and [[McDonald Islands]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-12.8333|long=132.8333|name=[[Kakadu National Park]]}} || [[Top End]] || Mixed || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-31.565556|long=159.088333|name=Lord Howe Island Group}} || [[Lord Howe Island]] || Natural || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-54.594722|long=158.895556|name=[[Macquarie Island]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Natural || 1997 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-22.5625|long=113.810278|name=Ningaloo Reef}} || [[Exmouth (Western Australia)|Exmouth]] and [[Coral Bay]] || Natural || 2011 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.5|long=128.5|name=[[Purnululu National Park]]}} || [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] || Natural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-37.806111|long=144.970278|name=Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens}} || [[Melbourne/Inner north]] || Cultural || 2004 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.486111|long=113.436111|name=[[Shark Bay]]}} || [[Gascoyne]] || Natural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.856667|long=151.215278|name=Sydney Opera House}} || [[Sydney/City Centre|Sydney]] || Cultural || 2007 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-41.583333|long=145.416667|name=[[Tasmanian Wilderness]]}} || [[Tasmania]] || Mixed || 1982 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-25.33|long=131|name= [[Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park]] }}|| [[Northern Territory]] || Mixed || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-15.65|long=144.97|name= Wet Tropics of Queensland }}|| [[Queensland]] || Natural || 1988 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-34|long=143|name= [[Willandra Lakes Region]]}} || [[New South Wales]] || Mixed || 1981 || This includes [[Mungo National Park]]. |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-38.081111|long=141.885278|name=[[Budj Bim Cultural Landscape]]}} ([[Budj Bim National Park]]) || [[South West Coast (Victoria)]] || Cultural || 2019 || |} === [[Easter Island]] === [[Image:AhuTongariki.jpg|thumb|200px|Rapa Nui National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-27.116667|long=-109.366667|name=[[Rapa Nui National Park]]}} || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |} === [[Fiji]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.683378|long=178.834533|name=[[Levuka]] Historical Port Town}} || [[Ovalau]] || Cultural|| 2013 || |} === [[French Polynesia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.8414|long=-151.372378|name=[[Taputapuātea]]}} || [[Raiatea]] || Cultural|| 2017 || Categorised as part of France |} === [[Hawaii]] === [[File:Red Fish at Papahānaumokuākea.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Hawaiian squirrelfish, Papahānaumokuākea]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=19.400833|long=-155.123611|name=[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]}} || [[Big Island]] || Natural || 1987 || Categorised as part of the United States |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=25.35|long=-170.15|name=Papahanaumokuakea}} || [[Hawaii|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (past Niihau)]] || Mixed || 2010 || Categorised as part of the United States |} === [[Kiribati]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.649722|long=-172.8575|name=Phoenix Islands Protected Area}} || [[Phoenix Islands]] || Natural || 2010 || |} === [[Marshall Islands]] === [[File:Bikini Atoll 2001-01-14, Landsat 7 ETM+, bands 3-2-1-8.png|200px|thumbnail|Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=11.6|long=165.380556|name=Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site}} || [[Ralik]] || Cultural || 2010 || |} === [[Micronesia, Federated States of]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=6.839722|long=158.330833|name=Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia}} || [[Pohnpei]] || Cultural || 2016 || |} === [[New Caledonia]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-20.4119|long=164.5664|name=Lagoons of New Caledonia}} || [[New Caledonia]] || Natural || 2008 || |} === [[New Zealand]] === [[Image:Ruapehu Crater Lake n.jpg|thumb|200px|Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=-39.290833|long=175.562222|name=[[Tongariro National Park]]}} || [[Central North Island]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-45.036028|long=167.319611|name=Te Wahipounamu}} || [[South Island]] || Natural || 1990 || Includes: [[Aoraki Mount Cook National Park]], [[Fiordland National Park]], [[Mount Aspiring National Park]] and [[Westland National Park|Westland/Tai Poutini National Park]] |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50.75|long=166.104444|name=[[New Zealand Subantarctic Islands|New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands]]}} || Outlying islands || Natural || 1998 || |} === [[Palau]] === [[File:Diver and large table coral, Palau Islands, Micronesia.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Diving at the Rock Islands, Palau]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= buy|wikidata=|lat=7.246925|long=134.3525|name=[[Rock Islands]] Southern Lagoon}} || || Mixed || 2012 || |} === [[Papua New Guinea]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-5.783711|long=144.331722|name=Kuk Early Agricultural Site}} || [[Highlands (Papua New Guinea)|Western Highlands]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} === [[Pitcairn Islands]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-24.366667|long=-128.333333|name=Henderson Island}} || [[Pitcairn Islands]] || Natural || 1988 || |} === [[Solomon Islands]] === [[Image:Dugout canoe Rennell.jpg|thumb|200px|East Rennell]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-11.68333|long=160.33333|name=[[East Rennell]]}} || [[Rennell and Bellona]] || Natural || 1998 || in danger since 2012 |} === [[Vanuatu]] === {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-17.628069|long=168.177719|name=Chief Roi Mata's Domain}} || [[Shefa]] || Cultural || 2008 || |} ==[[South America]]== {{mapframe|-25|-56|zoom=3|width=300|height=450|align=center|name=World Heritage sites in South America}} ===[[Argentina]]=== [[File:SantaCruz-LosGlaciares-P2150249b.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Los Glaciares National Park]] [[Image:Argentina Ischigualasto Submarine.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park]], [[Argentina]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-50|long=-73.249444|name=[[Los Glaciares National Park]] }}|| [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 1981 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-28.543333|long=-54.265833|name=Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)}} || [[Misiones]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Brazil |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.518056|long=-54.133333|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguazu National Park]]}} || [[Misiones]] || Natural || 1984 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-47.15|long=-70.666667|name=[[Cueva de las Manos]], Rio Pinturas}} || [[Santa Cruz (Argentina)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.5|long=-64|name=[[Peninsula Valdes]]}} || [[Patagonia (Argentina)|Patagonia]], [[Chubut]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-30|long=-68|name=[[Ischigualasto Provincial Park|Ischigualasto]]/[[Talampaya National Park|Talampaya Natural Park]]s}} || San Juan and La Rioja || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-31.420556|long=-64.191111|name=Jesuit Block and Estancias of [[Cordoba (city, Argentina)|Cordoba]]}} || [[Pampas]], [[Córdoba (province, Argentina)|Córdoba]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.2|long=-65.348889|name=[[Quebrada de Humahuaca]]}} || [[Jujuy]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]] || [[La Plata]] || Cultural || 2016 || 17 sites, shared with Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan and Switzerland |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-42.8528|long=-71.872801|name=[[Los Alerces National Park]]}} || [[Chubut]] || Natural || 2017 || |} ===[[Bolivia]]=== [[File:Tiwanaku Bolivia.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tiwanaku]], [[Bolivia]]]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.583611|long=-65.753056|name=City of [[Potosí]]}} || [[Potosí (department)|Potosí]] || Cultural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16|long=-60.5|name=[[Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-19.043056|long=-65.259167|name=Historic city of [[Sucre]]}} || [[Chuquisaca (department)|Chuquisaca]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-18.166667|long=-63.816667|name=Fuerte de [[Samaipata]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Cultural || 1998 || |- | {{marker|type= forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-14.266667|long=-60.866667|name=[[Noel Kempff Mercado National Park]]}} || [[Santa Cruz (department, Bolivia)|Santa Cruz]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type= blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.558333|long=-68.677778|name=[[Tiwanaku]]: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture}} || [[La Paz (department, Bolivia)|La Paz]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |} ===[[Brazil]]=== [[Image:OuroPretoCamara-CCBYSA.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Ouro Preto|Historic Town of Ouro Preto]], [[Brazil]]]] [[File:Iguacu-004.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Iguaçu National Park]] [[File:Praia de Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Rio de Janeiro]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Town of [[Ouro Preto]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1980 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Olinda]] || [[Pernambuco]] || Cultural || 1982 || |- | Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of [[São Miguel das Missões]] (Brazil) || [[Rio Grande do Sul]] || Cultural || 1983 || shared with Argentina |- | Historic Centre of [[Salvador| Salvador de Bahia]] || [[Bahia]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de [[Congonhas]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-25.6932|long=-54.4369|name=[[Iguaçu Falls|Iguaçu National Park]]}} || [[Paraná]] || Natural || 1986 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-15.7937|long=-47.8829||name=[[Brasilia]]}} || [[Distrito Federal (Brazil)|Distrito Federal]] (Federal District) || Cultural || 1987 || |- | [[Serra da Capivara National Park]] || [[Piauí]] || Cultural || 1991 || |- | Historic Centre of [[Sao Luis]] || [[Maranhão]] || Cultural || 1997 || |- | Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves || [[Paraná]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves || [[Bahia]], [[Espirito Santo]] || Natural || 1999 || |- | Historic Centre of the town of [[Diamantina]] || [[Minas Gerais]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.886|long=-63.512|name=Central Amazon Conservation Complex}} || [[Amazonas (Brazil)|Amazonas]], [[Jaú National Park]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-17.6676|long=-57.4585|name=[[Pantanal]] Conservation Area}} || [[Mato Grosso]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-3.8576|long=-32.4248|name=Brazilian Atlantic Islands: [[Fernando de Noronha]] and [[Rocas Atoll|Atol das Rocas]] Reserves}} || [[Pernambuco]], [[Rio Grande do Norte]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Cerrado Protected Areas: [[Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park|Chapada dos Veadeiros]] and [[Emas National Park]]s || [[Goiás]] || Natural || 2001 || |- | Historic Centre of the Town of [[Goias (city)|Goias]] || [[Goiás]] || Cultural || 2001 || |- | São Francisco Square in the Town of [[São Cristóvão]] || [[Sergipe]] || Cultural || 2010 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.9516|long=-43.1646||name=[[Rio de Janeiro]], Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Cultural || 2012 || |- | Pampulha Modern Ensemble || [[Belo Horizonte]] || Cultural || 2016 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-22.89690|long=-43.18745||name=Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Centro]] || Cultural || 2017 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-23.2195|long=-44.7135||name=[[Paraty]] and [[Ilha Grande]] – Culture and Biodiversity}} || [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro]] || Mixed || 2019 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-23.02372|long=-43.54488||name=Sítio Roberto Burle Marx}} || [[Rio de Janeiro/Zona Oeste]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Chile]]=== [[File:Cerro Concepcion.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Valparaiso's Historic Quarter]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Rapa Nui National Park]] || [[Easter Island]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Churches of [[Chiloé Island|Chiloe]] || [[Chiloé Island]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-33.04063|long=-71.62631||name=Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of [[Valparaíso]]}} || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2003 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-20.20864|long=-69.79543||[[Iquique#Go_next|Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works]]}} || [[Northern Chile]], Atacama Desert || Cultural || 2005 || in danger since 2005 |- | [[Rancagua#Do|Sewell]] Mining Town || [[Central Chile]] || Cultural || 2006 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru |- | Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the [[Arica]] and Parinacota Region || [[Northern Chile]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Colombia]]=== [[File:75 - Carthagène - Décembre 2008.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Fort of Cartagena]] [[File:Cafe Quimbaya 2005-08-27.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Coffee Cultural landscape of Colombia]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=10.42519|long=-75.54968||name=Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, [[Cartagena (Colombia)|Cartagena]]}} || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1984 || |- | [[Los Katios National Park]] || || Natural || 1994 || in danger |- | Historic Centre of [[Santa Cruz de Mompox]] || [[Costa Norte (Colombia)|Costa Norte]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | National Archaeological Park of [[Tierradentro]] || [[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[San Agustin]] Archaeological Park || [[Andino]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary || [[Malpelo Island]] || Natural || 2006 || |- | [[Zona Cafetera|Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia]] || ([[Pacifica (Colombia)|Pacifica]] and [[Andino]] || Cultural || 2011 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru |- | [[Chiribiquete National Park]] – “The Maloca of the Jaguar” || [[Amazonia (Colombia)]] || Mixed || 2018 || |} ===[[Ecuador]]=== [[File:Gigantic Turtle on the Island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos.JPG|200px|thumbnail|Giant Turtle, Galapagos Islands]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-0.22068|long=-78.51485||name=City of [[Quito]]}} || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1978 || |- | {{marker|type=forestgreen|wikidata=|lat=-0.648|long=-90.390|name=[[Galápagos Islands]]}} || [[Galápagos Islands]] || Natural || 1978 || |- | [[Sangay National Park]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Natural || 1983 || |- | Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Rios de [[Cuenca (Ecuador)|Cuenca]] || [[Andean Highlands (Ecuador)|Andean Highlands]] || Cultural || 1999 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Peru |} ===[[Paraguay]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesus de Tavarangue || [[Trinidad (Paraguay)]], [[Encarnación]] || Cultural || 1993 || |} ===[[Peru]]=== [[File:80 - Machu Picchu - Juin 2009 - edit.2.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Machu Picchu]]]] [[File:Nazca-lineas-perro-c01.jpg|200px|thumbnail|Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-13.51680|long=-71.97876||name=City of [[Cuzco]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1983 || |- | {{marker|type=buy|wikidata=|lat=-13.16354|long=-72.54503||name=Historic Sanctuary of [[Machu Picchu]]}} || [[Southern Sierra (Peru)|Southern Sierra]] || Mixed || 1983 || |- | [[Chavín de Huántar|Chavin]] (Archaeological Site) || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Cultural || 1985 || |- | [[Huascarán National Park]] || [[Northern Sierra (Peru)|Northern Sierra]] || Natural || 1985 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-8.11195|long=-79.07493||name=[[Trujillo (Peru)#Chan Chan|Chan Chan]] Archaeological Zone}} || [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] || Cultural || 1986 || in danger |- | [[Manú National Park]] || [[Madre de Dios (Peru)|Madre de Dios]] || Natural || 1987 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-12.04603|long=-77.03054||name=[[Lima/Central|Historic Centre of Lima]]}} || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 1988 || |- | [[Río Abiseo National Park]] || [[San Martín]] || Mixed || 1990 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-14.6960|long=-75.1242||name=Lines and Geoglyphs of [[Nazca]] and [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Pampas de Jumana]]}}|| [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 1994 || |- | {{marker|type=blue|wikidata=|lat=-16.39881|long=-71.53697||name=Historical Centre of the City of [[Arequipa]]}} || [[Southern Coast (Peru)|Southern Coast]] || Cultural || 2000 || |- | Sacred City of [[Caral|Caral-Supe]] || [[Central Coast (Peru)|Central Coast]] || Cultural || 2009 || |- | Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System || [[Inca trail]] || Cultural || 2014|| Shared with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador |- | Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex || [[Casma]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Suriname]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Central Suriname Nature Reserve || [[Surinamese Rainforest]] || Natural || 2000 || |- | Historic Inner City of [[Paramaribo]] || [[Surinamese East Coast]] || Cultural || 2002 || |} ===[[Uruguay]]=== [[File:Uruguay (5886752274).jpg|200px|thumbnail|Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento]] {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | Historic Quarter of the City of [[Colonia del Sacramento]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 1995 || |- | [[Fray Bentos]] Cultural Industrial Landscape || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2015 || |- | The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of [[Atlántida]] || [[Rio de la Plata]] || Cultural || 2021 || |} ===[[Venezuela]]=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Notes |- | [[Coro]] and its Port || [[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]] || Cultural || 1993 || in danger |- | [[Canaima National Park]] || [[Guayana]] || Natural || 1994 || |- | Ciudad Universitaria de [[Caracas]] || [[Central (Venezuela)|Central]] || Cultural || 2000 || |} ==Delisted sites== [[Image:Waldschlößchenbrücke_-_Dresden,_Germany_-_DSC09192.JPG|thumb|Waldschlösschen Bridge]] The process of delisting a site is a lengthy political endeavor. Mere continued existence of a UNESCO listing should not be taken as evidence the underlying site (or its landmark heritage) still exists. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee updates a list of endangered sites annually (see [[w:List of World Heritage in Danger|List of World Heritage in Danger]] on Wikipedia) as a political tool to pressure individual countries to take specific conservation measures or to refrain from certain actions that are seen as endangering the world heritage site. Sites such as [[Hatra]] in Iraq and [[Palmyra]] in Syria remain listed as UNESCO World Heritage (and as World Heritage in Danger) in 2017, even though [[war zone safety|warring belligerents]] have largely obliterated anything of historic value. Conversely, [[Taiwan]] is denied UN recognition on entirely political grounds and has no UNESCO world heritage listings, despite the existence of eleven sites which would otherwise be suitable candidates. In some cases, a UNESCO listing has irrevocably harmed a site. The term ''UNESCO-cide'', coined by Italian writer Marco d'Eramo, describes a pattern where listing a tiny fishing village or historic community to protect the buildings from developers creates an unsustainable influx of travellers. As gentrification and hyper-commercialisation price the original people and their subsistence fishery out of the community, existing structures are repurposed as travel lodging or tacky souvenir shops. UNESCO pays lip service to [[responsible travel|sustainable travel]], but tends to underestimate its own impact on tiny, vulnerable communities. Conversely, some listings of UNESCO sites as "in danger" are arguably political responses to actions or non-actions of local authorities which are hardly capable of destroying or seriously endangering the site. A majority vote of the World Heritage Committee at a UNESCO meeting may be used to revoke a landmark's status as a World Heritage Site. This has happened three times: ''The following are sites that were once registered World Heritage Sites but have since been taken off the list:'' {| class="wikitable sortable" width="75%" |- !width="35%"| Official name !!width="25%"| Location !!width="10%"| Criteria !!width="10%"| Year !!width="20%"| Reason for delisting |- | Arabian Oryx Sanctuary || [[Oman]] || Natural || 1994 - 2007 || The sanctuary was reduced in size by 90%. |- | [[Dresden]] Elbe Valley || [[Germany]] || Cultural || 2004 - 2009 || The Waldschlösschen road bridge was constructed through it. |- | [[Liverpool]] – Maritime Mercantile City || [[United Kingdom]] || Cultural || 2004-2021 || Large new buildings were constructed on the waterfront. |} {{PartOfTopic|Cultural attractions}} {{usabletopic}} {{Related|UNESCO Creative Cities}} {{Related|UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage}} {{Related|United Nations}} izcb7lfkhjpmycz4h37mzyes4eev0jq 0 37641 4492064 4491373 2022-07-29T03:31:13Z Pauldsgg 2264719 update ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vancouver banner Downtown at dusk.jpg|caption=Downtown Vancouver skyline at dusk|dotm=yes|disambig=yes}} {{printDistricts}} [[File:Lions Gate Bridge from seawall path.jpg|thumb|View of Lions Gate Bridge from the Stanley Park Seawall path.]] '''[http://www.tourismvancouver.com Vancouver]''' occupies a pretty enviable spot in the world. Blessed with miles of coastline, lush vegetation and crowned by the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]] Mountains, it's hard to be there and not stop at some point and be amazed by what you see. But scratch beneath that setting and you find a cosmopolitan city of many faces. It is a mix of old and new, a stopping place for immigrants that have infused the city's neighbourhoods, festivals and food. On one hand, Greater Vancouver is the third largest metropolitan area in [[Canada]], the second biggest destination for visitors to the country and the economic hub of [[British Columbia]]. A modern '''city of glass towers''' with a variety of festivals, cultures and attractions, it has also been host to world events like the 1986 World Exposition and the [[Wikivoyage:Past_events/Vancouver 2010|2010 Winter Olympics]]. To others, it's '''Vansterdam''', the laid-back socially progressive city with the laissez-faire attitude to marijuana. With its Asian heritage and relative proximity to China and Japan, some see it as the '''gateway to Asia'''; often called '''Hongcouver''' due to the large number of immigrants and political refugees from [[Hong Kong]] living in the area. And with all that nature minutes from your door, Vancouver is a '''haven for outdoor enthusiasts'''. It's one of those rare places you could ski in the mountains, hit the beach and play a round of golf all in the same day. All of this makes it easy to be a local. Walk the Seawall. Spend a day in one of the parks. Indulge in food and treats from around the world at a neighbourhood restaurant. Or just grab a spot at the beach or on a patio and watch it all go by – Vancouver is, after all, one of the most beautiful spots in the world. ==Districts== Vancouverites broadly split the City of Vancouver in three: the Westside, the Eastside (or East Van) and city centre. This split is simply geography: everything west of Ontario St is the Westside, everything east is East Vancouver and everything north of False Creek is the city centre. Each of these areas have their own attractions and neighbourhoods, so time permitting, explore as many as you can. This list covers only the City of Vancouver. For the rest of Greater Vancouver, see [[Lower Mainland]]. ===City Centre=== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q24639|type=geomask}}{{mapshapes|Q876780}}{{Regionlist | regionmap=Vcr districts.png | regionmaptext=City of Vancouver | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Vancouver/City Centre|City Centre]] | region1color=#42425b | region1description=The financial, shopping and entertainment centre of the city. It has many of Vancouver's most notable landmarks and easy connections to other parts of the city and the Lower Mainland. With its multitude of accommodation and restaurant options, it is the ideal, if pricey, place to base yourself for exploring the city. | region2name=[[Vancouver/West End|Stanley Park and the West End]] | region2color=#b9a05f | region2description=One of the most popular places to hang out in Vancouver, with its beaches, Stanley Park and lots of little shops and eateries. | region3name=[[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]] | region3color=#d66c8a | region3description=The original townsite of Vancouver. Gastown is a mix of kitsch, heritage and urban chic. Chinatown was historically one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. | region4name=[[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek]] | region4color=#95223a | region4description=Reclaimed industrial land that is now modern trendy neighbourhoods with some fantastic views along False Creek. The district hosts Vancouver's major spectator sports and was home to the Athlete's Village from the 2010 Winter Olympics and the site of the World Exposition in 1986 (Expo 86). |regionmapLat=49.2499|regionmapLong=-123.1368|regionInteractiveMap=map1|regionmapZoom=11}} ===Outside the city centre=== {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Vancouver/Kitsilano-Granville Island|Kitsilano & Granville Island]] | region1color=#d7c293 | region1items= | region1description=The very popular Kitsilano Beach, art studios, the famous Granville Island Public Market and fantastic urban style shopping - particularly 4th Avenue, 10th Avenue and Broadway where chain stores mix with unique independent shops. | region2name=[[Vancouver/UBC-Point Grey|UBC-Point Grey]] | region2color=#b9b75f | region2items= | region2description=The University of British Columbia campus has a number of attractions, including two sets of gardens and the acclaimed Museum of Anthropology. Nearby is Pacific Spirit Park, and further east in Point Grey, are three large beaches, Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach and Spanish Banks. The UBC campus is also home to the popular clothing optional beach, Wreck Beach. | region3name=[[Vancouver/Mt Pleasant-South Main|Mt Pleasant-South Main]] | region3color=#cfb5ff | region3items= | region3description=Main Street is an up and coming artsy part of the city filled with unique shops, eccentric cafes, hip bars, and a number of breweries. Nearby is Queen Elizabeth Park, which is the highest point in Vancouver and has some excellent free gardens. | region4name=[[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|Commercial Drive-Hastings Park]] | region4color=#81b66a | region4items= | region4description=A mostly residential area of the city. Commercial Drive has many ethnic restaurants. | region5name=[[Vancouver/South|Vancouver South]] | region5color=#93a7bd | region5items= | region5description=A mostly residential area that includes the Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Oakridge, Marpole, Shaughnessy and Killarney neighbourhoods. }} ==Understand== While Vancouver is a comparatively young city, founded in 1867, its history begins long before. The Coast Salish indigenous peoples (First Nations) have lived in the area for at least 6000 years. The present city's namesake [[Voyages of George Vancouver|Captain George Vancouver]] sailed through the First Narrows on 13 June 1792, naming Burrard Inlet after his friend Sir Harry Burrard. The first settlement on the downtown peninsula was '''Granville''', on the spot of today's '''Gastown'''. In 1867, the year of [[Canada]]'s confederation, a saloon was built on this site and gave birth to a small shantytown of bars and stores, adjacent to the original mill, on the south shore of what is now the city's harbour. A seemingly endless supply of high-quality lumber was logged and sold through the ports of Gastown and Moodyville, across the inlet. Some of the trees were gigantic beams which were shipped to [[China]] to construct [[Beijing]]'s Imperial Palace. One account maintains that the world's windjammer fleets could not have been built without the trees of Burrard Inlet. Vancouver's first City Hall was little more than a hand-painted sign nailed to a wooden tent post. The arrival of the transcontinental railway, a few years later, spurred growth even more, and by 1892 the area had over 20,000 residents. 18 years later, this figure was over 100,000. Factor in constant growth every year since (many in the double digits), and Greater Vancouver today is Canada's largest metropolitan area west of [[Toronto]] by far, with more than 2,600,000 residents, more than half of British Columbia's population as a whole. It is also the fastest growing part of Canada. Greater Vancouver is one of the most ethnically diverse metropolitan areas in the world, home to the second largest Chinatown in North America after [[San Francisco]]. For many, Vancouver truly "arrived" in 1986, when the city hosted the Expo 86 World's Fair. Media attention from around the world was consistently positive, though many saw the resulting gentrification of poorer areas as being harmful to Vancouver's lower-class citizens, as many residents of the Downtown Eastside were evicted from their homes. Vancouver also hosted the [[Vancouver 2010|2010 Winter Olympics]], which was largely seen as another success, though it brought some similar criticisms. Vancouver is perhaps best known for its scenic beauty, and the opportunities afforded by its natural environment. Vancouver is one of those rare places where you could theoretically ski in the mountains, windsurf in the ocean, and play a round of golf all in the same day. Surrounded by water on three sides, and crowned by the North Shore mountains, Vancouver is a great destination, and a great starting point for discovering the area's many outdoor activities. Vancouver is a major sea port on the Pacific Ocean, and a base for many Alaska [[cruise ships]] in the summer. It has the same name as another city in the region, [[Vancouver (Washington)|Vancouver, Washington]] ([[United States of America|USA]]). ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = 7 | febhigh = 8 | marhigh = 10 | aprhigh = 13 | mayhigh = 17 | junhigh = 20 | julhigh = 22 | aughigh = 22 | sephigh = 19 | octhigh = 14 | novhigh = 9 | dechigh = 6 | janlow = 1 | feblow = 2 | marlow = 3 | aprlow = 6 | maylow = 9 | junlow = 12 | jullow = 14 | auglow = 14 | seplow = 11 | octlow = 7 | novlow = 4 | declow = 1 | janprecip = 168 | febprecip = 105 | marprecip = 114 | aprprecip = 89 | mayprecip = 65 | junprecip = 54 | julprecip = 36 | augprecip = 37 | sepprecip = 51 | octprecip = 121 | novprecip = 189 | decprecip = 162 | description = See the Vancouver 7 day forecast at [https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-74_metric_e.html Environment Canada] }} Depending on who you talk to, or perhaps, ''when'', Vancouver's climate is either much maligned or envied. Late fall and winter are typically damp with clouds smothering the sky like a wet grey blanket (there's a reason Vancouver is sometimes referred to as the "Wet Coast"). But there ''are'' benefits to all that rain: it's usually not snowing (unlike most of the rest of Canada) and it leads to a gorgeous display of colour with the start of spring in early March. And that's where Vancouver really shines – the spring and summer. Springs can still be wet, but it gets warmer and the shrubs, blossom trees and flowers put on a pretty show. Summer days are long and usually sunny with little humidity. Summer daylight lasts from 5:30 AM to 8:45 PM. Daytime highs from mid-June to early-Sept are mostly comfortable in the low to mid-20s°C (70-80°F). Overnight temperatures are usually in the teens (55-70°F). Spring and fall are cooler and wetter, so packing a mix of cool and warm weather clothing is recommended. If visiting Vancouver between November and March, be prepared for wet weather and cool temperatures. Daytime highs are typically around 5-8°C (40-50°F) while overnight lows will get close to 0°C (32°F) and sometimes colder. December and January are the coldest months, with the most rain and a chance of snow. While Vancouver's winters are not as harsh as those in other major Canadian cities, the city does get a few days of snow in the winter months every year. Daylight lasts from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=200 Burrard St | lat=49.287927 | long=-123.115394 | directions=Plaza level, Burrard & Cordova | phone=+1 604-683-2000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-682-6839 | hours=8:30AM-6PM | price= | content=Offers maps, brochures and other information for visitors. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== ====Vancouver International Airport==== {{main|Vancouver International Airport}} * {{go | name=Vancouver International Airport | alt={{IATA|YVR}} | url=https://www.yvr.ca | email= | address=3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC | lat=49.194993 | long=-123.179086 | directions=Sea Island in [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Vancouver International Airport | wikidata=Q321224 | content=The Domestic and International Terminal is the main terminal that most travellers will use, while the South Terminal has prop, small jet, and seaplane service to local communities in British Columbia and Yukon. }} YVR is the second busiest airport in Canada, with frequent flights from cities in [[British Columbia]], the rest of [[Canada]], other [[North America]]n countries, [[Asia]], and [[Europe]]. It is also the only Canadian airport to have regular flights to [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] because of its westerly location. [[File:YVRsalmon-statue.jpg|thumb|Artwork inside Vancouver International Airport]] [https://www.translink.ca/ TransLink's] '''SkyTrain''' ('''Canada Line''') provides direct service to downtown Vancouver in 25 minutes. The fare from YVR to Vancouver is {{translink|2yvr}} ({{translink|faredate}}), which includes the two-zone base fare of {{translink|2}} plus a {{translink|addfare}} surcharge (the "[http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Canada-Line-YVR-AddFare.aspx YVR AddFare]") incurred only for departures from the airport. Bus N10 runs overnight to Vancouver when the Skytrain service is closed. Route C92 connects the South Terminal with Bridgeport station on the Canada Line during limited daytime hours. The typical travel time from the airport to downtown by taxi is 20-30 minutes. Fares for a taxi ride ''from the airport to'' Vancouver or Richmond are fixed and vary depending on the zone of the destination. The zone map and fixed rates are posted at [http://yvr.ca/en/getting-to-from-yvr/taxis.aspx YVR Taxis]. Metered fares apply for all trips going to the airport, and for trips from outside the zones. All taxis that serve the airport are required to accept credit cards. ====Seaplane==== There are floatplane facilities about 300 metres south of YVR's South Terminal and in downtown Vancouver at: * {{go | name=Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre | alt={{IATA|CXH}} | url= | email= | address=1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC | lat=49.290174 | long=-123.117578 | directions=Downtown Vancouver | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre | wikidata=Q3912738 | website=https://vhfc.ca/ | content= }} These floatplane facilities offer frequent flights to downtown Vancouver and/or YVR. Flight to downtonwn Vancouver from [[Comox]] (50 minutes, summer), [[Nanaimo]] harbour (20 minutes), [[Powell River]] (40 minutes), [[Tofino]] (1 hours, summer), [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria's]] Inner Harbour (35 minutes), [[Whistler]] (45 minutes, summer) the scenic [[Southern Gulf Islands]] and other local destinations. Some float plane operators also offer spectacular tours of the central city and nearby attractions starting at about $80-100 per person. A great way to see a panoramic view of downtown. A quick search of Google will bring up websites for most of these float plane operators. See [[Vancouver International Airport]] for seaplane flights that land at that airport. Seaplane airlines operating to downtown Vancouver: * {{Listing|name=Harbour Air|url=https://www.harbourair.com/|email=|phone=+1-604-274-1277|tollfree=+1-800-665-0212|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights mostly to coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].}} * {{Listing|name=Seair Seaplanes|url=https://www.seairseaplanes.com/|email=|phone=+1-604-273-8900|tollfree=+1-800-447-3247|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights to coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].}} ==== Helicopter ==== There are heliport facilities at YVR's South Terminal, though most flights operate to: * {{go | name=Helijet | alt= | url=https://helijet.com/ | email= | address=455 Waterfront Rd W, Vancouver, BC | lat=49.2864 | long=-123.106659 | directions=Near Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-665-4354 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Helijet | wikidata=Q4040522 | website=https://www.helijet.com | content=Operates helicopter service from the downtown heliport next to Waterfront Station, providing quick and convenient connections to [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) south terminal. }} ====Other nearby airports==== *{{go | name=[[Abbotsford#By_plane|Abbotsford International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|YXX}} | url= | email= | address=30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC | lat=49.022837 | long=-122.38026 | directions=[[Abbotsford]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Abbotsford International Airport | wikidata=Q969671 | content=Located about {{km|60}} east of Vancouver in [[Abbotsford]] is Vancouver's alternate airport. It handles mostly domestic and low-cost carrier flights and, with an arranged ride, you can be in and out of this airport in under 10 min (with no checked in baggage). The best way to reach Vancouver from Abbotsford Airport is by car: take the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) west. The drive will take 45&ndash;90 minutes, depending on traffic. There is no public transit link to this airport, but two intercity bus operators have stops at this airport and Vancouver's Pacific Central Station (see "By bus"). Car rentals are available at the airport. }} * {{go| name=[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|SEA}} | url=https://www.portseattle.org/sea-tac | address=17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA | lat=47.443438 | long=-122.302111 | directions=Between [[Seattle]] and [[Tacoma]] | wikidata=Q14295 | wikipedia=Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | content=Flying in and out of [[Seattle]], particularly for US destinations, and then using the bus, train, or car rental for travel to and from Vancouver city can be a considerably less expensive option than buying a direct flight to the airport of Vancouver or Abbotsford. An U.S. visa may be required and could take some time to procure. For budget travellers, you may wish to consider checking flights to and from [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]. See "By bus" and "By train" for intercity travel options to Seattle. One bus operator provides direct access from the airport to Vancouver. Otherwise, travellers can take Link rail rapid transit between the airport and near Seattle's downtown, where multiple bus options and a train option to Vancouver are available. }} *{{go | name=[[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bellingham International Airport]] | alt={{IATA|BLI}} | url= | email= | address=4255 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, Washington | lat=48.795579 | long=-122.533055 | directions=[[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bellingham, Washington | wikidata=Q430267 | content=[https://www.portofbellingham.com/888/Airport] About an hour from Vancouver (plus border time), and serves mainly as a launching point for budget-minded Canadian travellers vacationing in the U.S.: excellent service from [[Hawaii]] and [[Las Vegas]], but few other useful connections. Also offers connecting service through [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]. Shuttle buses to Vancouver run for $39 round trip. See "By bus" and "By train" for intercity travel options to Bellingham. One bus operator provides direct access from the airport to Vancouver. Otherwise, travellers can a bus (Monday to Saturday) or taxi between the airport and the other bus option and a train option to Vancouver. }} ===By car=== {{see also|Lower Mainland#By car}} The main highway into Vancouver from the east is '''Highway 1''' ([[Trans-Canada Highway]]). This road skirts the eastern edge of Vancouver, so if you want to get into the city, you will need to exit off it at Grandview Highway (exit 28A), 1st Avenue (exit 27) or Hastings Street (exit 26). Most major highways from interior British Columbia converge at [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], {{km|143}} east of Vancouver, then following the Trans-Canada Highway west into Vancouver. From the U.S./Canada border south of the city, '''Highway 99''', which links up with U.S. [[Interstate 5]], runs north to Vancouver. The freeway ends after the Oak Street Bridge, turning into Oak Street heading north. Drivers with a downtown destination will need to get onto Granville Street (parallel to Oak St to the west), or Cambie Street (parallel to the east), in order to get on the Granville Street or Cambie Street bridges which cross False Creek into the downtown peninsula. If you are coming from the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]] or other points further north, the only way into Vancouver is by bridge. Your options are the '''Lions Gate Bridge''' (Hwy 99) which brings you into Stanley Park and Vancouver's [[Vancouver/West End|West End]] or the '''Second Narrows Bridge/Ironworkers Memorial Bridge''' (Hwy 1) which brings you into the neighbourhoods of [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]]. ===By bus=== Many bus services reach the Vancouver area, most of which terminate at Pacific Central Station (see "By train" below for the location and directions). A number of bus services also have additional pick-up and drop-off stops at hotels in downtown Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, White Rock and in a number of places in the surrounding areas as well as from the airport. Not all bus lines serve the Pacific Central Station either. Buses cross the U.S./Canada border at an alternate crossing point (for trucks and buses) 5 mi/8 km east of the Peace Arch Park (BC Hwy 99/I-5) along BC Hwy 15/WA Hwy 543. Below are examples of bus lines with scheduled routes that reach the Vancouver area from various places nearby and afar in Canada and the United States: * {{listing | name=Adventure Charters | alt= | url=https://www.adventurecharters.ca/ | email=info@adventurecharters.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops in [[Surrey_(British_Columbia)|Surrey]] at Scott Road station on SkyTrain's Expo Line | phone=+1 250-305-2251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week bus service between [[Prince George]] and Surrey with stops in [[Quesnel]], [[Williams Lake]], [[100 Mile House]], Clinton, [[Cache Creek]], [[Lytton]], [[Boston_Bar_(British_Columbia)|Boston Bar]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], and [[Abbotsford]]. Travel time to Surrey from Prince George is 10.5 to 10.75 hours, from Quesnel is 9 hours, from Williams Lake is 7 hours, from Cache Creek is 4.25 hours, and from Hope is 2 hours, and from Abbotsford is 40 minutes. }} * {{listing | name=BC Ferries Connector | alt=Wilson's Transportation Group | url=https://bcfconnector.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone=+1 250 475-3235 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-02 | content=Connects Vancouver to [[Victoria_(British Columbia)|Victoria]] via Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay ferry. Trip time to Vancouver from Victoria is 4 hours. }} * {{listing | name=BC Transit (Central Fraser Valley Transit System) | alt= | url=https://www.bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Lougheed Town Centre station on SkyTrain's Expo Line and Millennium Line | phone=+1-604-854-3232 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-27 | content=Offers a route between [[Burnaby]] and [[Chilliwack]] with stops in [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] and [[Abbotsford]]. Trip time to Burnaby from Chilliwack is 90 minutes and from Abbotsford is 52 minutes. }} * {{listing | name=Cantrail | alt=Amtrak Thruway | url=https://www.cantrail.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone=+1 604-294-5541 | tollfree=+1-877-940-5561 | fax= | hours= | price=$40 for one-way, $75 round trip; discounts for students, military, seniors & children ages 4-11 |lastedit=2022-03-25| content=Operates express buses between the Seattle King St Station (Amtrak) and Vancouver. They also make an additional scheduled stop at the Sandman Signature Hotel (10251 St Edwards in Richmond) to pick-up on the southbound trip and drop off only going northbound. Travel time to Vancouver from Seattle is 3.5 to 4 hours. To pay in US dollars or Amtrak rewards points, book on the Amtrak website. }} * {{go | name=Ebus | alt= | url=https://myebus.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone= | tollfree=+1 877-769-3287 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Travels daily between [[Kamloops]] and Vancouver, and [[Kelowna]] and Vancouver on two separate routes. Both routes have stops in [[Merritt]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], and [[Surrey_(British_Columbia)|Surrey]]. Travel times to Vancouver from Kamloops is 4.5-4.75 hours, from Kelowna is 5.5 hours, from Hope is 2.5 hours, and from Abbotsford is 1.25 hours. }} * {{listing | name=Epic Rides | alt= | url=https://epicrides.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Hyatt Regency hotel, which is adjacent to Burrard station on SkyTrain's Expo Line. The stop is outside of the Hyatt's Melville St entrance. | phone=+1 604-349-1234 | tollfree=5 | hours= | price=$24 OW or $35 RT | lastedit=2022-04-04 | content=Direct bus to [[Whistler]] from the downtown Vancouver (year round). Additional winter stops at UBC (Thunderbird Blvd), Indigo Bookstore at Broadway & Granville, and Sheraton Wall Centre on Burrard & Comox. Travel time to downtown Vancouver from Whistler is 1.75 hours. }} * {{listing|name=FlixBus|alt=|url=https://www.flixbus.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station and Waterfront station (SkyTrain Expo Line and Canada Line)|phone=|tollfree=|hours=|price=|wikipedia=|wikidata=|lastedit=2022-05-24|content=Bus service between Vancouver and [[Seattle]] including stops in [[Everett (Washington)|Everett]] and [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]. Some trips also stop at [[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]]. Travel time to Vancouver (at Pacific Central Station) from Seattle is 4-4.5 hours and from Bellingham is 2 hours. Travel time is an additional 15 minutes for travel to Waterfront station.}} * {{listing | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=https://www.greyhound.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone=+1 214-849-8100 | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222. | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-02 | content=Connects Vancouver with [[Seattle]] (via Coquitlam, [[Bellingham_(Washington)|Bellingham]], [[Mount Vernon_(Washington)|Mt Vernon]] and Everett along Hwy 15/I-5). Passengers transfer in [[Seattle#By bus|Seattle]] or [[Portland_(Oregon)#By bus|Portland]] to continue to other cities in the United States. Trip time to Vancouver from Seattle is 4.25 hours and from Bellingham is 2 hours. }} * {{listing | name=Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service | alt= | url=https://mountainmanmikes.ca/ | email=info@mountainmanmikes.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone=+1-778-382-7729 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-19 | content=Twice per week service between [[Kaslo]] and Vancouver with stops in [[Ainsworth_Hot_Springs-Balfour|Balfour]], [[Nelson_(British_Columbia)|Nelson]], [[Castlegar]], [[Christina Lake]], [[Grand_Forks_(British_Columbia)|Grand Forks]], [[Greenwood (British Columbia)|Greenwood]], Rock Creek, [[Osoyoos]], [[Keremeos]], [[Princeton_(British_Columbia)|Princeton]], [[Manning Provincial Park]], [[Hope_(British_Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], [[Langley_(British_Columbia)|Langley]], and [[New Westminster]]. Trip time to Vancouver from Kaslo is 10.75 hours, from Nelson is 9.75 hours, from Castlegar is 9 hours, from Grand Forks is 7.5 hours, from Osoyoos is 6 hours, from Princeton is 4.75 hours, from Hope is 2.25 hours, and from Abbotsford is 1.5 hours. This service provider also offers a weekly route between Kalso and [[Calgary]] via Nelson. }} * {{listing | name=Perimeter Transportation | alt= | url=https://www.perimeterbus.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Fairmont Hotel & Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Vancouver. The Hyatt Regency is adjacent to Burrard station on Skytrain's Expo Line. | phone=+1 604-717-6600 | tollfree=+1-877-717-6606 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-04 | content=Travel between [[Whistler]] and [[Vancouver International Airport]] with stops in [[Squamish]] and in downtown Vancouver. Travel time to downtown Vancouver from Whistler is 2 hours, from Squamish is 1 hour, and from the airport is 1 hour. }} * {{listing | name=Quick Coach | alt= | url=https://www.quickcoach.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Canada Place Pier located at 999 Canada Place and at several Vancouver downtown hotels | phone=+1 604-940-4428 | tollfree=+1-800-665-2122 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-04 | content=Express bus between [[Seattle Tacoma International Airport|SeaTac Airport]] and Vancouver via downtown Seattle, Tulalip Casino in [[Marysville (Washington)|Marysville]], [[Bellingham_(Washington)#By plane|Bellingham Airport]]. Northbound buses going to Canada only pick up passengers in the U.S. while southbound buses going to Seattle only drop off in the U.S. They make additional scheduled stops at the downtown Holiday Inn (1110 Howe St); River Rock Casino (8811 River Rd Resort) and the Campbell River Store (790 176th St, Surrey). Additional hotel stops can be arranged with a 24hr reservation. Southbound buses pick-up in Vancouver while northbound bus drop off only. Trip time to downtown Vancouver from Seattle International Airport is 6.25 hours, from downtown Seattle is 5.25 hours, and from Bellingham International Airport is 3 hours. }} * {{go | name=Rider Express | alt= | url=https://riderexpress.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone= | tollfree=+1-833-583-3636 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-02 | content=Multiple days per week service along the Trans-Canada Highway from between [[Calgary]] and Vancouver with stops in [[Canmore]], [[Banff]], [[Lake Louise]], [[Golden (British Columbia)|Golden]], [[Revelstoke]], [[Sicamous]], [[Salmon Arm]], Sorrento, Chase, [[Kamloops]], [[Merritt]], [[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]], [[Chilliwack]], [[Abbotsford]], and [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. Trip time to Vancouver from Calgary is 14 hours, from Banff is 12.5 hours, from Lake Louise is 11.75 hours, from Golden is 10.25 hours, from Revelstoke is 8.25 hours, from Salmon Arm is 6.5 hours, from Kamloops is 4.75 hours, from Hope is 2.25 hours, and from Abbotsford is 1.25 hours. From Calgary, this service provider offers routes that enable passengers to reach [[Edmonton]], [[Regina]], [[Saskatoon]], and [[Winnipeg]]. }} * {{Listing|name=YVR Skylynx|url=https://yvrskylynx.com/|email=info@yvrskylynx.com|directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station and in downtown Vancouver|phone=+1-604-326-1616|lastedit=2022-04-05|content=Operates a daily bus route between [[Vancouver International Airport]] and [[Whistler]] with stops in Vancouver (Pacific Central Station and downtown) and [[Squamish]]. Travel time to Pacific Central Station from the airport is 40 minutes, from Squamish is 1 hour 20 minutes, and from Whistler is 2 hours 20 minutes.}} <!-- As of May 2021, Tofino Bus does not leave the island. * {{listing | name=Tofino Bus | alt= | url=http://www.tofinobus.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 250 725-2871 | tollfree=+1-866-986-3466 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content=Goes up [[Courtenay]], [[Campbell River]], Parksville and [[Tofino]] via [[Nanaimo]] on [[Vancouver Island]] via Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay ferry. They also have additional routes from Nanaimo to Victoria and Port Hardy. }} --> ===By train=== [[File:CN Rail Station - VIA Rail Station.JPG|thumb|Pacific Central Station]] {{Seealso|Rail travel in Canada}} Most trains and many intercity-bus routes to the Vancouver area stop at: {{listing| name=Pacific Central Station | type=go | url=http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver | address=1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC | lat=49.273862 | long=-123.097934 | directions=One block north-east of Main St/Science World station on SkyTrain's Expo Line | wikidata=Q1327751 | wikipedia=Pacific Central Station |lastedit=2022-03-25| content=It is also a short taxi ride into the [[Vancouver/City Centre|central business area]]. }} Taking the train to Vancouver is unlikely to be the cheapest option, but it is a scenic one. Train options include: * {{Listing|name=Amtrak|url=https://www.amtrak.com/home|directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station|phone=+1-215-856-7924|tollfree=+1-800-872-7245|lastedit=2022-03-31|content='''[[Amtrak Cascades]]''' runs a twice daily service between [[Seattle]] and Vancouver with stops in [[Everett (Washington)|Everett]], [[Mount Vernon (Washington)|Mount Vernon]], and [[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]]. Additional service to Seattle by Cantrail bus (see 'By bus' in the above), operating as the ''Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach''. Connections to additional '''[[Amtrak|Amtrak trains]]''' are in [[Seattle#By train|Seattle]]}} Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], travel by train is [https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/amtrak-return-to-service-1.6252614 suspended] as of March 2022, and travellers will use Amtrak's bus option to reach Vancouver. * {{go | name=Rocky Mountaineer | alt= | url=https://www.rockymountaineer.com/ | email= | address=1755 Cottrell St | lat=49.2686 | long=-123.08593 | directions=Stops at its own station 1.5 km from Pacific Central Station. From Pacific Central Station, head east on Terminal Ave and south on Cottrell St. | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-460-3200 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-31 | content=Operates the [[Rocky Mountaineer]] luxury tourist train routes between Vancouver and [[Banff]], [[Calgary]] and [[Jasper]] three times a week from April to October. This route offers a scenic view of the Canadian Rockies and only operates during the daytime. }} * {{listing | name=VIA Rail Canada | alt= | url=https://www.viarail.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Stops at Pacific Central Station | phone= | tollfree=+1-888-842-7245 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-31 | content=Operates train routes across [[Canada]]. Operates ''[[The Canadian]]'' up to three trips per week between [[Toronto]] and Vancouver with stops in both directions in medium to large cities and tourist destinations such as [[Sudbury (Ontario)|Sudbury]], [[Winnipeg]], [[Portage la Prairie]], [[Saskatoon]], [[Edmonton]], [[Jasper]], and [[Kamloops]]. This route can offer a scenic view of the [[Canadian Rockies]], depending on the train schedule, as the train operates day and night. Travel time to Vancouver from Toronto is 4 days 1.25 hours, from Sudbury is 3 days 18 hours, from Winnipeg is 2 days 10.5 hours, from Saskatoon is 1 day 22.25 hours, from Edmonton is 1 day 9 hours, from Jasper 23.5 hours, and from Kamloops is 11 hours. This service connects with another route that travels between Jasper and [[Prince Rupert]]. }} ===By boat=== ==== By ferry ==== {{Listing|name=BC Ferries|url=https://www.bcferries.com/|tollfree=+1-888-223-3779|lastedit=2022-03-31|content=Operates ferry routes connecting coastal communities in British Columbia. The ferries carry vehicles and passengers.}} To reach the Vancouver area from other coastal communities, travellers need to reach either of the following ferry terminals: * {{marker|type=go|name=West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)|lat=49.3754|long=-123.2717}}, located in [[West Vancouver]]. Ferries travel between this terminal, and [[Nanaimo]] (Departure Bay) in 1 hour 40 minutes, [[Bowen Island]] in 20 minutes, and the [[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] (Langdale) in 40 minutes. ** Public transit to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) on buses #250 and #257, which connect to downtown Vancouver, including a stop located one block south of Burrard Station on the SkyTrain's Expo Line. ** Public transit service available at Nanaimo (Departure Bay), Bowen Island, and Sunshine Coast (Langdale) ferry terminals. * {{marker|type=go|name=Vancouver (Tsawwassen)|lat=49.0073|long=-123.1306}}, located in south [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]]. Ferries travel between this terminal and Nanaimo (Duke Point) in 2 hours and [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] (Swartz Bay) on [[Vancouver Island]] in 1 hour 35 minutes. Ferries also travel between this terminal and the [[Southern Gulf Islands]]. ** Public transit to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) on bus #620 from Richmond at Bridgeport Station on SkyTrain's Canada Line. **Public transit available at Victoria (Swartz Bay) and Saltspring Island (of the Southern Gulf Island) ferry terminals, but not at any of the other ferry terminal destinations. West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) and Vancouver (Tsawwassen) ferry terminals are accessible by car and taxi. Both of those terminals have paid parking. ==== By cruise ship ==== [[File:Vancouver cruise.jpg|thumb|A cruise ship passing under Lions Gate Bridge]] [http://www.portvancouver.com Port Metro Vancouver] is the home port for the popular Vancouver-Alaska cruise. From May-Sep, more than 3/4 million visitors pass through the cruise ship terminal in Port Metro Vancouver. {{go | name=Canada Place Terminal| alt= | url=http://www.canadaplace.ca/ | email= | address= | lat=49.288825 | long=-123.110293 | wikidata=Q1032014| wikipedia=Canada Place | directions=One block west and one block north of Waterfront station on SkyTrain's Expo and Canada Lines. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-03-25| content=It's on the waterfront and a few minutes' walk to the heart of downtown Vancouver or Waterfront Station. It is the primary cruise ship terminal. Canada Place was built for Expo86 and is recognized by its dramatic rooftop that looks like five white sails. A full range of ground transportation, excellent hotels, shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions is available at Canada Place. }} '''US passport holders''' may be able to participate in "Onboard Check-in” and “US Direct" to streamline processing at the cruise ship and the airport. '''US Direct''' allows passengers arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to transfer directly to a same-day-departing cruise ship by participating in expedited immigration and customs clearance process. '''Onboard Check-in''' allows passengers arriving on a cruise ship and flying out of YVR on the same day to transfer directly to YVR by participating in an expedited immigration and customs clearance process. These programs do not apply to passengers who are planning a pre- or post-cruise stay in Vancouver. Not all cruise lines participate, so check with your cruise line to see if you can take advantage of the Onboard Check-in/US Direct program. ==Get around== Vancouver is one of the few major cities in North America without a freeway leading directly into the downtown core (freeway proposals in the 1960s and 1970s were defeated by community opposition). As a result, development has taken a different course than in most other major North American cities resulting in a relatively high use of transit and cycling, a dense, walkable core and a development model that is studied and emulated elsewhere. === By public transit === [[File:Vancouver Skytrain Rupert station train.jpg|thumb|The driverless Skytrain at Rupert station]] {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the Vancouver area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance).}} '''[http://www.translink.ca TransLink's]''' website and customer information line both offer trip planning and information about fares, where to buy tickets and the refund policy. A regional transportation map is widely available at convenience stores and on TransLink’s website. TransLink does not have a mobile app, but [https://www.google.com/maps Google Maps], [https://transitapp.com/region/vancouver Transit] and [https://citymapper.com/vancouver?set_region=ca-vancouver Citymapper] all have access to TransLink's GPS data to show current route information and estimated arrival times. ====Fares and zones==== TransLink breaks Metro Vancouver into three fare zones; your fare depends on the number of zones you travel in. The standard adult fare is {{translink|1}} for all bus trips across Metro Vancouver and SkyTrain travel within the City of Vancouver (Zone 1). It also covers all travel system-wide at off-peak times: weekends, holidays, and weekday evenings after 6:30&nbsp;PM. Travel out of Vancouver on the SkyTrain or SeaBus crosses fare zone boundaries and costs {{translink|2}} to {{translink|3}} on weekdays before 6:30&nbsp;PM. After paying fare, you can transfer or re-board an unlimited number of times at no extra charge for 90 minutes. Compass Card and Compass Ticket users have no restrictions on transferring between modes of transit, but bus riders paying cash fare can only transfer to other buses. Upon final tap-in within the 90-minute window, Compass Card and Compass Ticket users have an additional 120 minutes to tap out at their final destination. Tapping out after this time will result in another fare being charged. {| class="wikitable" |+ Standard transit fares for the City of Vancouver ({{translink|faredate}}) |- ! Number of Zones !! What it covers !! Adult Fare !! Concession Fare |- | 1 Zone || Travel within the city of Vancouver || {{translink|1}} || {{translink|1c}} |- | 2 Zones || Travel between Vancouver and [[North Vancouver]], [[West Vancouver]], [[Burnaby]], [[New Westminster]] and [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] || {{translink|2}} || {{translink|2c}} |- | 3 Zones || Travel between Vancouver and all other destinations || {{translink|3}} || {{translink|3c}} |} Fares paid using Compass Card (see next section) are discounted and cost between {{translink|1cc}} and {{translink|3cc}} for an adult fare. '''Concession fares''' are available for Vancouver high school students and seniors (65+). If you're a student, you must carry a TransLink GoCard to receive the reduced concession fare. Children age 12 or younger are free. ====Paying for your fare: Compass==== {{infobox|The Compass Card|TransLink's '''Compass Card''' is a reusable smart card for paying fare electronically on all buses, the SkyTrain, the SeaBus, and the West Coast Express. '''Riders using the Compass Card pay the discounted FareSaver fare on each trip''', with unlimited free transfers and re-boarding for 90 minutes after the first tap-in. Fare is deducted from the card's stored value. Compass Cards can also carry daily and monthly passes. Tap ''in'' at the start of every trip on any vehicle, and tap ''out'' every time you exit through a fare gate. Bus riders do not tap ''out''. Doing this lets the system calculate the right fare. Get more information about the Compass Card [https://www.compasscard.ca CompassCard.ca online]. Riders without Compass Cards can buy single-use Compass Tickets instead for the SkyTrain or SeaBus. Contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards (along with mobile payments software) can also be used at Compass readers to pay for a ticket. Buses still accept cash fare, but bus transfers purchased with cash cannot be used on the SkyTrain or SeaBus.}} '''[http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Compass-Card.aspx Compass]''' is the electronic fare system for buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express. Buses still accept cash when you board, but fare gates at SkyTrain and SeaBus station only accept Compass. There are two Compass choices: *'''Compass Ticket''' — A white ticket that is good for one trip. The DayPass &ndash; unlimited travel on bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus across all zones for one day &ndash; can also be purchased as a Compass Ticket; and *'''Compass Card''' — A reusable smart card that can store value, load passes and offers discounted fares. Blue cards are for adult fares, orange cards are for concession fares. See the infobox for more information. Compass Tickets and Adult Compass Cards can be purchased from the Compass Vending Machines in SkyTrain and SeaBus stations and some London Drugs locations. All types of cards and tickets may be purchased over the counter at some 7-Eleven, Safeway, London Drugs, Shoppers Drug Mart locations, and the Compass Customer Service Centre at Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station. TransLink's website has a handy [http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Where-to-buy-FareDealer.aspx map] showing the locations of Compass retailers and Compass Vending Machines. The vending machines accept cash, Interac debit cards, and Visa or MasterCard credit card. American Express can only be used to buy a card or ticket from a retail location. '''The purchase of a Compass Card requires a $6 deposit.''' The deposit is refundable if you return your Compass Card to or mail a Refund Request form to the Compass Customer Service Centre, but if your remaining cash balance is above $20, the only way to get back the balance is to have a cheque mailed out, so make sure to use up your balance before you do so. '''Tap in''' with your Compass Card or Ticket at the start of every trip on any vehicle, and '''tap out''' every time you exit through a fare gate. Bus riders do not tap ''out''. Doing this lets the system calculate the right fare. If you're travelling in a group, Compass Tickets and Cards cannot be shared between group members. Each person will need their own ticket or card to tap in and out of the fare gates. Mastercard and Visa credit cards can also be used at Compass readers/fare gates for a adult fare. When you tap-in, your card will be pre-authorized for a three zone fare. When you tap-out, the fare will be calculated according to the zones travelled. Mobile wallets (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay) also work, just make sure your phone will have enough battery so you can tap-out at the end of your journey. Debit cards still work at Compass vending machines, but not at Compass readers. Find out [http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Compass-Card.aspx how to pay fares and where to buy passes], and read [http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Refund-Policy.aspx TransLink's refund policy]. ====Passes and stored value==== If you are going to make heavy use of the transit system, passes can be loaded onto a Compass Card. * A '''DayPass''' is a money-saving option for travellers who will use public transit heavily for one day. For {{translink|day}} (or {{translink|dayc}} concession) ({{translink|faredate}}), it offers unlimited travel across Metro Vancouver on bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus until the end of the service day, late at night. * '''Monthly passes''' can save you money if you will be using transit almost daily for a month. They cost between {{translink|1m}} and {{translink|3m}} (or {{translink|mthc}} concession) depending on the number of zones. ==== Buses ==== [[File:Vancouver Transit Network Map.png|thumb|450px|Vancouver's rapid transit network]] The '''bus''' service covers the widest area and travels along most major streets in the city. A limited stop express bus line called the '''RapidBus''' serves, not only Vancouver, but the entire lower mainland (Metro Vancouver) RapidBus gets a priority lane in traffic, There are 5 different RapidBus Routes. When boarding the RapidBus, It's all door-boarding, and passengers must either tap in with their Compass Card or Compass Ticket, buy a ticket with cash, (exact change required, coins only), or present a ticket to the driver. To buy a ticket with cash, passengers must enter through the front door. The 5 RapidBus Routes are: *'''R1 King George Blvd''' (operates in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey)]] *'''R2 Marine Drive''' (operates in [[North Vancouver]] and [[West Vancouver]]) *'''R3 Lougheed Highway''' (operates in [[Coquitlam]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Maple Ridge]]) *'''R4 41st Ave''' (operates in Vancouver's [[Vancouver/UBC-Point Grey|UBC]] and [[Vancouver/South|South Vancouver]] areas) *'''R5 Hastings Street''' (operates in Vancouver's [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]] and [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]], and in [[Burnaby]]) The only '''B-Line''' route in Vancouver is the 99 B-line, most of the 99 B-line's route will soon be replaced, when the Broadway Skytrain is finished being built in 2025. Like the RapidBus, the B-Line is a limited stop express bus service. Cash fare on any bus to anywhere at any time is a flat {{translink|1}}. Because of this, Compass Card users only tap ''in'' when boarding the bus, and never tap ''out'' when stepping off, unlike with all other modes of transit. Every bus stop in Metro Vancouver has a unique five-digit bus stop number (the yellow number at the top of the bus stop sign). Send an SMS with that stop number to '''33333''' to get the next six scheduled bus arrival times. Standard text messaging rates apply. TransLink does not operate an app, but many third party apps (such as Google Maps) can be used to get transit times, additionally a mobile website is available. Many popular bus stops include a digital display with estimated bus arrival times. The stops for the RapidBus, have an electronic, real time, bus schedule. ==== SkyTrain ==== The '''SkyTrain''' is a mostly elevated, fully automated rapid transit system connecting [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown Vancouver]] with some of its suburbs to the south and east. * The '''Expo Line''' runs from Waterfront Station in [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown Vancouver]] through [[Burnaby]] and [[New Westminster]] to Columbia Station, where it splits with some trips going to King George Station in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]] and the other track going to University/Production Way station in Burnaby. * The '''Millennium Line''' runs east-west from VCC-Clark in [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]] through northern [[Burnaby]] to Lougheed Station, and then continues on to [[Port Moody]] and [[Coquitlam]] via the Evergreen Extension. * The '''Canada Line''' runs from Waterfront Station in [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown Vancouver]] south to Bridgeport Station, where it splits with some trips to [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]'s city centre and some trips to [[Vancouver International Airport]] Airport's domestic and international terminals. Key SkyTrain stations include: * '''Commercial-Broadway''' &ndash; accesses restaurants and shopping on Commercial Drive in [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Vancouver]] and transfer point to the 99 B-Line bus to [[Vancouver/UBC-Point Grey|UBC]] * '''Burrard''' and '''Granville''' &ndash; the most central stations in the [[Vancouver/City Centre|central business district]]. You can also connect to the 95B Line at Burrard Station. * '''Waterfront''' &ndash; meeting point for Expo and Canada lines, the SeaBus, numerous commuter and rapid bus routes, and the commuter rail West Coast Express. It also accesses [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown]] and is right next to the Canada Place Convention Centre/Cruise Ship Terminal facilities. The fare on SkyTrain depends on how many zones you travel through and what time you're travelling. The City of Vancouver is Zone 1. Close-in suburbs like Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, and North Vancouver are Zone 2. Farther-out suburbs south of the Fraser River or east of Burnaby are Zone 3. At peak times, Compass Card users pay between {{translink|1cc}} and {{translink|3cc}}, and riders paying cash fare pay {{translink|1}} to {{translink|3}} (all fares are standard adult fare). At off-peak times, passengers pay the one-zone. Compass Card users tap in and out each time they pass through the fare gates. If you forget to tap in or out, you will be charged the maximum fare. People choosing not to use Compass Cards can buy single-use Compass Tickets instead. ==== SeaBus ==== The '''SeaBus''' is a passenger ferry that connects Waterfront Station [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]] to Lonsdale Quay in [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Vancouver]]. It generally runs every 15 minutes until the 9:16PM departure, after which it runs every 30 minutes until last sailing (M-Sa 1:22AM, Su 11:16PM). During peak times, two-zone fare is required. That is {{translink|2cc}} for passengers with Compass Cards and {{translink|2}} ({{translink|faredate}}) for those with Compass Tickets. At off-peak times, passengers pay one-zone fare. ===By ferry across False Creek=== A quick trip across on a cute little-boat-that-could ferry can be the most fun, traffic-free, and convenient way to get between various points on False Creek (from west to east): *Maritime Museum in Vanier Park on the south shore (False Creek Ferries), *Aquatic Centre at Sunset Beach on the north shore (False Creek Ferries), *Hornby St on the north shore (Aquabus), *Granville Island and its famous Public Market on the south shore (Aquabus / False Creek Ferries at different docks), *Yaletown/Davie St. on the north shore (Aquabus / False Creek Ferries), *Stamp's Landing/Monk's and Spyglass Place on the south shore (Aquabus / False Creek Ferries), *Plaza of Nations and Edgewater Casino on the north shore (Aquabus / False Creek Ferries) *Science World, the geodesic dome at the south-east end of False Creek (Aquabus / False Creek Ferries) Service is offered by [http://www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca False Creek Ferries] with little blue boats and by [http://www.theaquabus.com/ Aquabus] with little rainbow boats. The two ferries run slightly different routes, and their docks on Granville Island are on either side of the Public Market. As of Jan 2017, prices for adults are $3.25 for short routes, $5.50 for long routes, or $15 for a day pass.For seniors and children, the prices are $2, $3.75, and $11-13. Aquabus offers a 25-minute "mini-cruise" around False Creek for $8 per adult and $4 per child or senior. ===By car=== Vancouver's '''road network''' is generally a grid system with a "Street" running north-south and an "Avenue" running east-west. Arterial roads follow the grid fairly well (although not perfectly), but side streets frequently disappear for blocks at a time and then reappear. Most of the "Avenues" are numbered and they always use East or West to designate whether it is on the east side or the west side of Ontario Street. Some of the major avenues use names rather than numbers (Broadway would be 9th Ave, King Edward Ave would be 25th Ave). Downtown Vancouver has its own grid system and doesn't follow the street/avenue format of the rest of the city. It is also surrounded by water on three sides, so most of the ways in and out require you to cross a bridge. This can cause traffic congestion, particularly at peak times (morning and evening commutes, sunny weekend afternoons, major sporting events), so factor that into any driving plans, or avoid if possible. {{infobox|Go West... but which one?|The term "West" comes up frequently in connection with Vancouver and can be confusing for locals and visitors alike. It can refer to: * the ''West Side'' of Vancouver, which is the area of Vancouver west of Ontario Street. It includes [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]], [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]], [[Vancouver/UBC-South|UBC and South Vancouver]], but excludes the downtown peninsula, * the ''West End'', which is the western portion of the downtown peninsula, and * ''West Vancouver'', a municipality across the harbour in the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]].}} One of the best ways to avoid traffic congestion is to listen to '''traffic reports''' on AM730. This station reports only about traffic and can be quick to report any accidents and congestion, as well as B.C. ferry reports, bridge and tunnel updates, border wait times, and other information pertaining to getting around the city and its many suburbs. It also posts frequent weather updates and local news. A unique feature of Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia is intersections with flashing green traffic signals. These ''do not'' indicate an advance left turn as it would in many other parts of North America. Instead, a flashing green light indicates a traffic signal that can be activated only by a pedestrian or a cyclist on the side street, but not by a motor vehicle. When the signal turns red, traffic stops as at any traffic signal. Any side street traffic must obey the stop sign on the side street and must yield to any pedestrians crossing the side street, even if traffic is stopped on the main street. ====Parking==== [[File:Street parking meters in Vancouver with credit card payment option.jpg|thumb|Parking meters deployed by City of Vancouver that accept coins and credit card. Telephone payment is also accepted for pre-registered payment account. Rate vary depending on location and are stated on the top side, under the timer or on a screen at the top of the meter.]] Parking downtown generally costs $1-2.50/hour or $12-20/day. Commercial areas will typically have meter parking on the street, with meters accepting Canadian and American change only (American coins accepted at par value). Residential streets may allow free parking, but some will require a permit. If you do not have cash with you, most meters allow you to text the lot and stall number to [https://paybyphone.com/ PayByPhone], allowing payment through Visa or Mastercard. Each meter will specify if available. '''[http://www.easyparkvancouver.com Easy Park]''' lots (look for an orange circle with a big "P") rank as the most affordable of the parkades, but generally the cost of parking will not vary greatly among parkades within a certain area. Most will accept payment by credit card, as well as coins. Beware of scammers hanging around in some parkades, trying to sell parking tickets for less than their face value — typically, they have purchased the tickets with stolen credit cards. Also be careful parking overnight, as vehicle break-ins are not uncommon. City meters and parking regulations are enforced regularly. Meter-related offenses will result in fines. Violations in private lots are generally unenforceable, but may result in your car being towed. If your vehicle is towed on a city street, you can recover it at the city impound lot at 425 Industrial Ave. Some new meters at private parking lots throughout the city no longer accept cash, make sure to also have a credit card with you. Most parking facilities also accept payment using the [https://www.paybyphone.com PayByPhone] app. ====Car sharing==== Vancouver is often referred to as the car share capital, with over 2,000 available vehicles. Car sharing which allow vehicle rentals by the hour and minute. With the departure of Car2Go and Zipcar, the only companies left in this space are [https://evo.ca/ Evo] and [http://modo.coop/ Modo]. If you are a BCAA member, you can get a free Evo membership through their website. To sign up for Modo, if your license was issued from outside BC, you will need to put down a $750 damage deposit or provide a copy of your driving records from your home country (including an translation to English made by an approved translator if it is not already in English.) ===By taxi=== * {{Listing|name=Black Top Cabs|url=https://btccabs.ca/|phone=+1 604-731-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} * {{Listing|name=MacLures Cabs|url=https://www.maclurescabs.ca/|phone=+1 604-831-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} * {{Listing|name=Vancouver Taxi|url=https://www.vancouvertaxi.cab/|phone=+1 604-871-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} * {{Listing|name=Yellow Cab|url=https://www.yellowcabonline.com/|phone=+1 604-681-1111|lastedit=2022-07-28}} === By ride hailing === Apps legally permitted to operate in the Vancouver area include: *{{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} *{{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} *{{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} === By bicycle === [[File:Vancouver Mobi bike share near BC Place stadium in Downtown Vancouver.jpg|thumb|Vancouver Mobi bike share near BC Place stadium in Downtown Vancouver|alt=Vancouver Mobi bike share near BC Place stadium in Downtown Vancouver.jpg]] Vancouver is a very bicycle-friendly city. In addition to the extremely popular seawall bicycle routes along Stanley Park, False Creek and Kitsilano, there is a network of bicycle routes that connect the whole city, with many of the downtown bike lanes separated from traffic. The City of Vancouver provides a map of the bicycle routes that is available at most bike shops or online. Also, all buses have bicycle racks on the front to help riders get to less accessible parts. North American visitors will find that drivers in Vancouver are more accustomed to sharing the road with cyclists than many places. The city of Vancouver operates a '''bike share''' program called '''[https://www.mobibikes.ca/ Mobi]'''. A 24-hour pass costs $12 for an unlimited number of 30-minute trips, with each additional half-hour costing $6. Monthly passes are available for $25 (30-minute trips). Trips on a monthly pass that take longer than the allowed time will be charged an extra $3-6 per half hour. Bike stations are spread across downtown, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown and False Creek, Granville Island and Kitsilano. Bikes are unlocked via a user code and PIN that are provided after you complete registration on Mobi's website. It's highly recommended that visitors complete registration before their visit, as you cannot do it at bike share stations. Longer term '''bike rentals''' are available at a number of independent shops, where you can rent bicycles by the hour, day or week. Many places also rent tandem bikes. Shops can be found in the [[Vancouver/City Centre|city centre]], the [[Vancouver/West End|West End]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown]] and near [[Vancouver/Kitsilano-Granville Island|Granville Island]]. Alternatively, buy a used bicycle and either sell it on or donate it to someone in more need of it at the end of your stay. ===By scooter=== Renting a scooter is a good compromise between a bike and a car. Scooters are not allowed on the famous bike path, but it is possible to travel in the inner roads, park and walk at all the attractions. Average cost is ~$80 for 24 hours + gas. * {{listing | name=Cycle BC | alt= | url= | email= | address=Location 1: (next to harbour air terminal) Location 2: 73 East 6th Ave | lat= | lhttp://www.cyclebc.caong= {{dead link|December 2020}} | directions= | phone= +1 604-709-5663 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Vancouver Scooter Rental | alt= | url= | email= | address=501-2050 Scotia St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-787-9177 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==See== While Vancouver is still a young city, it has a variety of attractions and points of interest for the visitor. ===Landmarks and historic buildings=== Many of the city's landmarks and historical buildings can be found downtown. '''Canada Place''', with its distinctive sails, the nearby '''Olympic Cauldron''', the intricate Art Deco styling of the '''Marine Building''' and the old luxury railway hotel of the '''Hotel Vancouver''' are in the [[Vancouver/City Centre|central business district]]. '''Stanley Park''' (the city's most popular attraction), along with its neighbouring Coal Harbour walkway and the Vancouver Aquarium are in the [[Vancouver/West End|West End]] and [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown]], the original town site of Vancouver, has a number of restored buildings and its steam clock is a popular spot to visit. Modern architecture worth visiting also includes Shangri-La, the tallest building in the city, and the Sheraton Wall Centre. Another popular city landmark, the bustling markets and shops of '''Granville Island''', is just to the south of downtown in [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]]. ===Museums and galleries=== If you're looking to learn about the people of the Northwest Coast and some of its history, one good spot is the impressive '''Museum of Anthropology''' at the [[Vancouver/UBC-Point Grey|University of British Columbia]], which houses several thousand objects from BC's First Nations. The museum is also home to significant collections of archaeological objects and ethnographic materials from other parts of the world. The '''Vancouver Art Gallery''' in [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]] combines local with international through a variety of exhibitions and a permanent collection that focuses on renowned British Columbia artist, Emily Carr. The '''Vancouver Public Library''', downtown at Homer and Robson Sts, is modelled after the Roman Colosseum, and houses the city's largest library. Another downtown sight is the small '''Contemporary Art Gallery''' on Nelson Street, which features modern art. Also nearby, on the east side of [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|False Creek]] is the shiny geodesic dome of the '''Telus World of Science''' (commonly known as Science World), which has a number of exhibits, shows and galleries aimed at making science fun for kids. Another great spot to check out is the '''BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum''' at Gate A of BC Place Stadium. The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum preserves and honours BC's Sport heritage by recognizing extraordinary achievement in sport through using their collection and stories to inspire all people to pursue their dreams. There are also some smaller sights in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]], including the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, and H.R. Macmillan Space Centre. ===Parks=== The city has a wealth of parks and gardens scattered throughout. The most famous is '''Stanley Park''' at the tip of the [[Vancouver/West End|downtown peninsula]]. Its miles of trails for walking and cycling, beaches, magnificent views and the attractions (including totem poles) within the park gives it something for everyone. The most popular trail is the '''Seawall''', a paved trail that runs around the perimeter of Stanley Park and now joins with the seawalls in Coal Harbour and Kitsilano, 22 km in length. The '''Vancouver Aquarium''' is in Stanley Park. '''Other notable parks and gardens''' include VanDusen Botanical Garden in [[Vancouver/South|South Vancouver]] and Queen Elizabeth Park near [[Vancouver/Mt Pleasant-South Main|South Main]], the Nitobe Memorial Garden (commonly known as the Nitobe Japanese Garden) and UBC Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown downtown. Admission to Vancouver's various attractions can range from $10 to up to $30 per person. There are a variety of attractions passes available that help visitors save on retail admissions such as the '''See Vancouver Smartvisit Card'''. ===Nature=== Finally, a trip to Vancouver wouldn't be complete without a glimpse of the '''skyline''' and the Coast Mountains rising above the city (clouds permitting, of course!). Popular spots to view it include Stanley Park and the Harbour Centre [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], Spanish Banks and Jericho Beaches in [[Vancouver/UBC-Point Grey|Point Grey]] and Lonsdale Quay in [[North Vancouver]]. Other interesting views can be seen from City Hall at 12th and Cambie, Queen Elizabeth Park and [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van's]] CRAB Park. ==Do== === Culture and festivals === Vancouver isn't all about the outdoors. It offers a variety of theatre, concerts and other cultural events. There are symphony and opera venues [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|downtown]] and much of the city's live theatre can be found in [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]], particularly on Granville Island with its thriving arts scene. The city's Chinese heritage comes alive during '''Chinese New Year'''. [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Chinatown]], in the east side of downtown, is awash in colour and has many festivities, including a parade. June sees the annual '''Dragon Boat Festival''' on False Creek. There is no shortage of festivals around the city, with many local ones particular to a neighbourhood. The festival that draws the largest crowds is the '''[http://hondacelebrationoflight.com/ Honda Celebration of Light]''', a three-night extravaganza of fireworks over English Bay in late July. Countries compete with 20-30 min displays choreographed to music. The fireworks start at 10PM and are best viewed from Sunset Beach in the [[Vancouver/West End|West End]] or Kits Beach/Vanier Park in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]]. It is ''strongly'' recommended to take public transit and to get there a few hours early as the crowds are huge. Roads in the vicinity of English Bay are typically closed from 6PM onwards. '''[http://eat-vancouver.com/ EAT! Vancouver - The Everything Food + Cooking Festival]''' takes place every year. The festival takes place in early November. Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food & beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, & many others from the culinary world come together for a 6-day event. Other notable festivals include the '''[http://www.viff.org Vancouver International Film Festival]''' that runs in Sept-Oct; the '''[http://www.vancouverfringe.com Fringe Festival]''' that presents live theatre in a variety of styles and venues; '''[http://www.bardonthebeach.org/ Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival]''' that runs May - September at Vanier Park in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]]; and the three day '''[http://thefestival.bc.ca Folk Fest]''' on the beach in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] that features a large selection of current and upcoming folk, roots and world music acts. Another notable event is Vancouver's annual '''[http://vancouverpride.ca/official-events/ Vancouver Pride Parade]''', in early August, which attracts over 600,000 spectators. [[File:Brockton light.jpg|thumb|Views from the Seawall in Stanley Park]] === Laugh === Vancouver is also home to an enormous stand-up comedy scene. With 3 dedicated clubs, and more than two dozen venues hosting regular events, the Lower Mainland plays host to nearly 10,000 [http://www.laughterhouse.ca improv, stand-up, and open mic shows] {{dead link|December 2020}} a year. Catch touring comics, well-seasoned locals, or up and coming newbies at shows from theaters to pizza joints and experience some of the local, underground culture. === Live music === Vancouver has lots and lots of live music venues ranging from BC Place (over 60,000 seats) to local bars, pubs and coffee shops. There are also a plethora of festivals especially throughout the summer months. The [https://www.coastaljazz.ca/ '''Vancouver International Jazz Festival'''] runs for two weeks in late June and early July and attracts big name jazz and avant garde acts. === Outdoor activities === Vancouverites love the outdoors and one of the most popular things to do is to walk, jog, bike or rollerblade the '''Seawall'''. It starts at Canada Place [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|downtown]], wraps around Stanley Park and follows the shoreline of False Creek through Yaletown, Science World and Granville Island to Kits Beach in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]]. The most popular sections are around Stanley Park and along the north shore of False Creek. Bike and rollerblade rentals are available from a few shops near the corner of Denman & West Georgia if you prefer wheeled transportation over walking. If the weather's nice, go out to Granville Island, rent a speedboat and take a boat ride on the waters around Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. Golf courses are also abundant in the city, along with more cost-conscious pitch-and-putt courses. If you'd rather lie in the sun than play in the sun, Vancouver has a number of '''beaches'''. While certainly not glamorous and lacking waves, there's sand, water and lots of people on sunny summer days. [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] has a string of beaches, the most well known being Kitsilano Beach, Jericho and Spanish Banks. Kits Beach is the most popular and has beach volleyball, Spanish Banks is a bit quieter and popular with skimboarders. There are a few beaches on the south and west sides of [[Vancouver/West End|downtown]], with English Bay Beach (near Denman & Beach) being the largest and most popular. Finally, no discussion of Vancouver beaches would be complete without mention of Wreck Beach at the tip of Point Grey in [[Vancouver/UBC-South|UBC]]. As much rock as it is sand, it holds a place in the Vancouver identity and is the only city beach where you can bare it all. For many, Vancouver is synonymous with '''skiing and snowboarding'''. While there are no ski hills within the city itself, there are three "local" hills (Cypress, Grouse Mountain and Seymour) across the harbour on the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]]. And of course, Vancouver is the gateway to [[Whistler]], the biggest and one of the most highly rated snow destinations in North America. ===Spectator sports=== When you tire of doing stuff outdoors, or prefer that someone else do the hard work, you can always grab a seat and take in the local sports teams. ====Hockey==== The biggest draw in town is hockey (the variety played on ice, not a field) and the local professional team is the '''[http://canucks.nhl.com/ Vancouver Canucks]'''. The team plays at Rogers Arena in the [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|City Centre]] and the season lasts from October to April (and possibly longer when they make the play-offs). Tickets are pricey and the concessions are even worse, but it's a good game to watch live. The local junior hockey team, the '''[http://www.vancouvergiants.com/ Vancouver Giants]''', offer a cheaper but no less exciting experience, but play in the [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]] Events Centre some distance from Vancouver. ====Football==== The '''[http://www.bclions.com/ BC Lions]''', the city's Canadian Football League team (think American football with 12 players a side, three downs, a slightly larger field, and much larger end zones) plays during the summer and fall at BC Place [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|downtown]]. ====Soccer==== The '''[http://www.whitecapsfc.com/ Vancouver Whitecaps FC]''', the third team to bear the "Whitecaps" name, began play in Major League Soccer in March 2011, becoming the second MLS team in Canada (they have since been joined by a third Canadian team). They have played at BC Place since September 2011, when that venue reopened after post-Olympics renovations. The Whitecaps initially planned to build a new stadium of their own near the waterfront, but local opposition led the Whitecaps to make BC Place their long-term home. ====Rugby==== BC Place also hosts the '''[http://www.canadasevens.com/mens Canada Sevens]''', an annual event in the '''World Rugby Sevens Series''', a worldwide series of tournaments for men's national teams in rugby sevens, a variant of rugby union featuring 7 players per side instead of 15 (on the same full-size field) and halves of 7 minutes instead of 40. The event is typically held on the second weekend of March as part of a North American swing that also includes an event in [[Las Vegas]]. ====Roller derby==== The '''[http://tcrg.ca/ Terminal City Rollergirls]''' are Vancouver's first female roller derby league and are members of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. Created in 2006, the league now has four full teams (Faster Pussycats, Bad Reputations, Public Frenemy, and Riot Girls) as well as an All-Stars team made up of the best players in the league. The players are a diverse group of women, from nurses to construction workers, graphic designers, television producers, teachers, stay-at-home moms, PhD students and aspiring rock stars. The bouts are exciting and fun (there is usually an entertaining half-time show). If you're thinking about attending a bout and know nothing or very little about flat track roller derby, check out the [http://tcrg.ca/about/ 'How Derby Works' section] on the TCRG website. Bouts are generally held April to September and at various arenas around Metro Vancouver, although the PNE Forum in [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]] has been a popular venue. ====Baseball==== Vancouver has a single A baseball team, the '''[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t435 Vancouver Canadians]''', who play out of Nat Bailey Stadium in [[Vancouver/UBC-South|South Vancouver]]. ====University sports==== The two major universities in the Vancouver area both have comprehensive athletic programs, though not at the high profile of similar institutions south of the border: * {{do | name=Simon Fraser Clan | alt= | url=http://athletics.sfu.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Represent Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. The Clan sponsor teams in seven men's sports and nine women's sports. Notably, SFU is the only Canadian school that's a member of the U.S. NCAA, though they are in Division II, competing with mostly smaller, regional U.S. institutions. SFU's football team, as an NCAA member, plays under American rules and not Canadian. }} * {{do | name=UBC Thunderbirds | alt= | url=http://www.gothunderbirds.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Represent the University of British Columbia, located in the University Endowment Lands at the west edge of the Point Grey peninsula. The Thunderbirds field teams in 15 men's sports and 14 women's sports. Unlike SFU, UBC is a member of Canada's governing body for university sport, U Sports. }} === Tours === If you want to orient yourself in the city, there are a variety of tours – bus, walking, hop-on, hop-off – based out of the [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|City Centre]] that will regale you with Vancouver lore while taking you to many of the main attractions. ==Learn== Vancouver is a city with a rich assortment of educational institutions offering programs on nearly every possible occupation &/or avocation. There are two main universities (SFU & UBC) with a number of polytechnic institutions offer degrees in addition to certificates & diplomas. Places of study within the city of Vancouver include: * '''[http://www.sfu.ca Simon Fraser University]''', or SFU, has its main campus on the top of a mountain in [[Burnaby]] with spectacular views. With over 30 000 full-time students, SFU is consistently ranked as the best Comprehensive University in Canada by Macleans. SFU also has the largest post-secondary presence in the [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|central business district]], with the Segal Graduate School of Business, the [http://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/ Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue], SFU Harbour Centre and SFU Woodwards, not to mention a satellite campus in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]. [[File:Vancouver ubc clock.jpg|thumb|Clock tower in the University of British Columbia]] * The '''[http://www.ubc.ca University of British Columbia (UBC)]''', is ranked as one of the world's 30 best universities and is the largest university in western Canada. More than 50,000 full-time and part-time students in numerous disciplines are enrolled at the main campus in the [[Vancouver/UBC-South|UBC and South Vancouver]] district. UBC also has a downtown campus in Vancouver, located at Robson Square in the [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|central business district]]. This location is geared more towards adult learning, business people and foreign students. Course calendars are readily available at Robson Square or on UBC's website. * '''[http://www.langara.bc.ca Langara College]''', located in [[Vancouver/UBC-South|South Vancouver]] offers a number of programs in the arts, humanities, business and technology, as well as continuing education and ESL classes. * The '''[http://www.eciad.ca Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design] {{dead link|December 2020}}''' on [[Vancouver/South Granville|Granville Island]] offers a number of programs focused primarily on design and the visual arts. * The '''[http://www.gnwc.ca/ Great Northern Way Campus]''' in [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]] is a collaborative university campus environment put together with the help of all of the major local universities, focusing on arts, technology, and the environment. * The '''[http://www.bcit.ca British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)]''', a technical college based in Burnaby, has a satellite campus in downtown Vancouver. * The '''[http://www.vfs.com/ Vancouver Film School]''' is located in downtown Vancouver. * Many young visitors come to Vancouver to improve their English. * '''[http://www.kpu.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)]''', located in [[Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], [[Cloverdale (British Columbia)|Cloverdale]] and [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], offers over 120 programs, including career, vocational trades and technology certificates, diplomas, and degrees across numerous disciplines. * '''[http://www.brightoncollege.com Brighton College]''' offers numerous diploma and certificate programs with practicums in healthcare, business, construction, international trade, information technology, internet marketing, and accounting. They have three campuses: Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey. * '''[http://www.vcc.ca/ Vancouver Community College (VCC)]''' has two campuses: Broadway, and Downtown. VCC offers a number of different certificate and diploma programs. * '''[http://www.stenbergcollege.com Stenberg College]''' Stenberg College specializes in Health Care and Human Services education. Stenberg offers multiple diploma and certificate programs. The College's main campus is located in Surrey, British Columbia. ==Work== Traditionally, much of Vancouver's industry has centred around its port facilities and the forestry and mining sectors. Although these industries are still important to the economy, Vancouver's largest employers are now the various hospitals and educational institutions in the area and companies with head offices in Vancouver such as Telus Corp and the Jim Pattison Group. Vancouver however has expanded as a centre for software development and biotechnology, while streets provide a backdrop for an active film industry. Many jobs exist in the varied small and medium sized businesses that operate in the region. As with many cities, jobs are posted on-line or in the newspaper, but it helps if you have some contacts within the industry that can point you to the jobs that are open but not posted. As with any tourist centre, there are a number of service jobs available. The attractions, restaurants and hotels downtown frequently need staff. Other areas to consider are [[Vancouver/South Granville|Granville Island]] and the [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]] with its ski areas and Grouse Mountain. ==Buy== ''This is only a sample of things you can look for in Vancouver. Visit the separate district pages for other info.'' '''Tip''' - There are two local taxes that are charged on the vast majority of goods, the '''7% PST (Provincial Sales Tax)''' and the '''5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)'''. The [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/pst/exemptions PST does not apply] to restaurants, motor fuel, food (including non-alcoholic drinks), vitamins, books, newspaper, magazines, bicycles, and children's clothing. *'''Robson Street''' in the [[Vancouver/City Centre|City Centre]] is home to many touristy shops. The neighbouring Alberni intersection is also home to a variety of high-end shops such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. *'''Pacific Centre''' has more than 150 shops, restaurants and services if you want to walk in an underground shopping centre. The shopping centre begins at a flagship Nordstrom store on the north end at Robson Street, and stretches all the way to Pender Street. There are many floors in the mall depending on where you are, and notable merchants include Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Gap, H&M and Apple Store; the mall is connected to the Hudson's Bay (at Georgia and Granville streets), and Vancouver Centre (a small mall mainly consisting of a lotto centre, London Drugs, and a food court underneath Scotiabank). [[File:Gastown. Streetscape in Gastown, Vancouver.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Gastown - the original townsite of Vancouver and now the best place to find Vancouver kitsch]] * {{buy | name=Gastown | alt= | url=http://www.gastown.org | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is the oldest neighbourhood in Vancouver but is being reborn as a fashion and modern urban design district. Historic buildings house hip restaurants, galleries, and interior design and high-fashion shops. }} *'''Yaletown''' is also popular for its non-mainstream fashion boutiques and high-end salons. A few Popular Yaletown Shopping Streets are: Mainland St., Hamilton St., and Pacific Blvd. *'''Granville Island''' is an interesting place to go if you fancy the arts. The area boasts a public market, an art school (Emily Carr University of Art + Design), shops, a world music instrument store, restaurants, theatres, galleries, a hotel, boat docks and more. *'''Kerrisdale''' is the area centred on 41st, between Maple St and Blenheim St, consisting of roughly a hundred or so boutique-like shops, restaurants, and stores (chain or otherwise) in an affluent neighbourhood. *'''Commercial Drive''', especially the stretch between 3rd Avenue and Venables St. in [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]], is great for people-watching, produce (Santa Barbara Market), cheese (La Grotta del Formaggio), sausage (JN&Z Deli), etc. *'''Main Street''', south of Broadway stretching to around 30th Avenue, has a vibrant and expanding collection of independent restaurants, cafés, high-end niche clothing stores and small boutiques. *'''East Hastings''' between Renfrew and Clark offers some of the best hidden delights in the city. There are many eclectic produce stores (Donald's Market). * '''Chinatown''' around Main and Pender, and westwards down Pender from Main, is an old historic landmark with grocery and herbal medicine markets that mimic the ethnic flavours, sights and sounds of Eastern Asia. Other modern Chinatowns have sprung up around 41st Ave. and Victoria Drive, also in Richmond and Surrey. * '''Punjabi Market''' around Main, between 41st and 49th Ave. Good, cheap Punjabi food along with some Punjabi fashion; street signs are correspondingly in Punjabi. There are some unique shopping areas in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] and [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]]. In Kits you can visit the first store of Vancouver-born and based athletic retailer, [http://www.lululemon.com/ Lululemon Athletica], sporting popular yoga-inspired apparel. Gore-tex jackets are ubiquitous in Vancouver and the best place to buy them is at [http://www.mec.ca/ Mountain Equipment Co-op], [http://www.taigaworks.ca Taiga Works] or one of the other outdoorsy stores clustered together on the east-west main drag called Broadway (equivalent to 9th Avenue, running between 8th and 10th) between Cambie St. and Main St., just east of the [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] area. ==Eat== Where to begin? There is something for everyone in this cosmopolitan city, and the variety of cuisines and price points have been described as a foodie's delight. In particular, you will find many different kinds of Asian food available. If you fancy sushi many places offer "all you can eat" lunches for $12, which offers food of a wildly varying quality. In general, the city is up there with some of the best cities in North America when it comes to food. If you can do without alcohol, you can usually have a pretty reasonable meal for under $12, and at one of the more expensive restaurants in the city, $70 will get you a four course feast with exquisite service. The highest density of restaurants is in [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] or the [[Vancouver/West End|West End]]. The [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|central business area]] has many of the high end restaurants either along Robson Street or associated with the many hotels in the downtown area. [[Vancouver/East Van|East Van]] tends to have many authentic ethnic restaurants. Vancouver is also famous for its dim sum restaurants. Because of the big Chinese population, the price and quality of dim sum here is among the best in the world. One of the consistently highly ranked dim sum restaurants by local magazines is Sun Sui Wah, at 3888 Main St. Also, check out Floata in Chinatown on Keefer St; reservations recommended. There are many restaurants on Victoria around 41st Ave (or Kingsway and Knight) which offer cheap dim sum ($2.75/plate), albeit with less class and more oil. The city of Richmond, with a majority of its inhabitants being of Chinese descent, will have a plethora to choose from. Restaurants are all over the place on No. 3 Rd, Westminster Hwy, Alexandra Rd, and on the many side streets just east of Richmond Centre. Vancouver has become a lot more vegetarian and vegan friendly. For exclusively veg-fare, there is Indigo Age downtown, the Naam in Kits, the Acorn on Main St, Meet in Gastown, Kokomo in Chinatown, Roots + Fruits in Strathcona, Eternal Abundance on the Drive, and Chomp in Hastings-Sunrise- to name only a few. Many Vancouver restaurants recommend you have a reservation, the majority of them use [http://www.opentable.com/vancouver-restaurants OpenTable], or other similar software; however, some require you to phone. Check on the restaurants website or Yelp page before you go to be sure you will be seated in a timely manner. For budget travellers, pick up a ''Georgia Straight'' (a free local paper available all over the place), and clip two-for-one coupons from the food section. Every January, the city holds a food festival with over 270 local restaurants, which offer prix-fixe menus. The program, [http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/ Dine Out Vancouver], runs over 17 days and includes the cities new eateries, neighbourhood favourites and award-winners. In 2017, to will be held from January 20 to February 5. Although the vast majority of stores around Vancouver accept credit cards, small family-owned Chinese businesses and restaurants, more often than not, accept only cash. Very few businesses in the city accept cheques. *On Robson and Thurlow, there used to be two Starbucks kitty-corner to one another, hardly surprising as Starbucks is the most dominant of the three coffee shop chains found in Vancouver and it is claimed there are more '''Starbucks''' per capita in Vancouver than anywhere else. The other chains, '''Caffe Artigiano''' and '''Blenz''', are found throughout downtown. '''JJ Bean''' is favoured among the locals and it's a great place to spend a few minutes to a few hours nursing a coffee and one of their ginormous muffins; there are ten locations scattered throughout the city. '''Bean Around the World''' is a popular coffee house chain with ten locations. '''Waves Coffee''' is popular with students for its 24-hour operations, and free Wi-Fi internet. For independent chains try '''Mario's''' on Dunsmuir and Howe; they have a unique feel and a slower pace than other coffee shops. Make sure not to miss '''Trees' cheesecakes''' and its roasted on-site organic coffees. Vancouver has seen a rise of new independent coffee shops in the past three years, most of which focus on single-origin beans and a simpler approach to delicious coffee devoid of syrups and flavourings. Examples include: [http://www.matchstickcoffee.com '''Matchstick'''], [http://www.kafkascoffee.ca '''Kafka's'''], [http://www.revolvercoffee.ca '''Revolver'''], [http://www.49thparallelroasters.com '''49th Parallel''']. Bubble tea (or boba tea) is also a popular drink among the Vancouver youth. There are countless tea houses throughout Vancouver, the most notable being Dragon Ball Tea House on West King Edward Ave and Oak St. Food safety inspection reports are available online from the local health authority, [https://inspections.vcha.ca/ Vancouver Coastal Health]. ==Drink== Most of the nightclubs are located in the [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|central business district]], especially along the Granville Street strip, south of Robson and along Water Street in Gastown. There are a number of good local pubs in the various quieter neighbourhoods of the city, such as along Main Street or Broadway. Closing times for most of these pub-like establishments begin at 1AM; nightclubs close between 2AM-3AM with a very small number operating after-hours. Nightclubs with music, a DJ and a dance floor usually charge an entrance fee. Be aware that many nightclubs often have long lineup queues on weekends, which are usually self-imposed regardless of whether or not the establishment is near capacity to attract business. Flexibility and willingness to go early is key should nightlife become part of your travel plans. Liquor stores by 11PM at the latest close, while many are closed by 9PM, and there will exist no other legal options apart from drinking at an establishment beyond this time. ===Beer=== Vancouver offers a number of destinations for beer drinkers. The largest is the '''Granville Island Brewery''' on [[Vancouver/South Granville|Granville Island]] (tours are available). Other microbreweries are housed in brewpubs, popular ones include the '''Yaletown Brewing Company''' in [[Vancouver/CBD-Yaletown|Yaletown]] and '''Steamworks''' at the entrance to [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown]]. The '''Alibi Room''', near Gastown, specializes in beers by Northwestern microbreweries as does the '''Cascade Room''' in [[Vancouver/Mt Pleasant-South Main|South Main]]. '''Portland''', also located in South Main, is another craft beer venue that specializes in beers by Oregon based microbreweries. East Vancouver, near Commercial Drive and E Hastings St, has become a hot spot for smaller craft breweries. This area is popular with locals who like to hit up a few different breweries, sampling beer and eating snacks like pepperoni sticks. There are over 10 breweries within walking distance of each other. Check out '''Storm Brewing''', '''Callister Brewing''', and '''Parallel 49 Brewing Company''' to name a few. $6 for a flight of 6 samples is standard, though some breweries such as '''Storm Brewing''' provide samples by donation. Olympic Village is another craft brewing hot spot, with multiple craft breweries within walking distance of eachother, including '''33 Acres Brewing Company''', '''Brassneck Brewery''', '''Main Street Brewing Co''', and more. All of these breweries are easily accessible by public transit. If you fancy a short journey outside of Vancouver proper, [[Port Moody]] is easily accessible by Skytrain and has another great strip of small local breweries. ==Sleep== In general, accommodations in Vancouver are on the expensive side. Most upscale hotel rooms begin at $200-250/night, although you can find reasonably priced ones in the $100-180 range quite often. Most motel rooms cost somewhere between $80-150/night. If you are lucky to find hostel accommodation, the cheapest of these will cost around '''$30'''/night, more reasonably between $35-50. The [[Vancouver/City Centre|City Centre]] is centrally located for attractions and has the bulk of Vancouver's accommodation, including most of the high-end hotels and backpackers hostels. If you don't mind getting away from the chain hotels, there are a number of smaller boutique hotels outside of the central business district but still close to the action that are cheaper than the four and five star options downtown. Backpacker hostels are another cheap option with beds starting at $25 if you don't mind sharing a room. Staying outside the City Centre area may give you a wider choice of affordable accommodations. There are a few budget hotels/motels along Kingsway in [[Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park|East Van]] and Broadway in [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]]. A number of B&Bs and AirBnB rentals are also scattered throughout the city in each district. If you want/need to stay close to the airport, [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] has a number of hotels with varying degrees of luxury and price. Finally, if you don't mind driving or commuting in to see Vancouver, the suburbs also have some cheaper options. [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Vancouver]], [[Burnaby]] and [[New Westminster]] all have easy access to Vancouver via the public transit system. The closest Provincial Parks with campgrounds are near [[Maple Ridge]] ([[Golden Ears Provincial Park]]), [[Chilliwack]], and [[Squamish]]. Camping in city parks is prohibited under Vancouver’s by-laws. Travellers may hear a claim that it is legal to camp overnight in city parks in Victoria and Abbotsford; (due to court cases that permit the homeless to do); but whether this would also apply to Vancouver or extend to travellers looking to free camp is unknown. That said, a small number of mostly homeless people do camp in city parks and it seems the bylaw is not always enforced. If you decide to do this, avoid the Downtown Eastside ([[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown-Chinatown]] and points directly east), don’t be disruptive, don’t light fires and be aware of the risks of [[Budget travel#Sleep|free camping/sleeping rough]]. == Connect == In an '''emergency, dial 9-1-1''' from any phone, even mobile phones with no service. If you're subscribed to Rogers for mobile service, or you're roaming on their network, they support 1-1-2 as well as 9-1-1. All other carriers only support 9-1-1. The telephone area codes 604, 778, and 236 overlap Vancouver and the surrounding area. This means the Lower Mainland requires ten-digit dialing, so you must dial the area code when making a local call. Calls out of the region (east of Langley, or north of Squamish, including to Whistler) require a 1 before the area code. At payphones, local calls cost a flat 50 cents each. Be aware that many public phones have been removed, especially in the suburbs, due to the rise of cell phones. Downtown payphones are often broken, but the payphones at the downtown SkyTrain stations are almost always in service. Payphones can be used to call 911 free of charge. Internet cafés are not as popular as they once were, but many remain in Vancouver, and they're generally reasonably priced, typically $2–5 per hour with all-day passes available. However, free Wi-Fi is available at most hotels, cafés, and restaurants, as well as practically everywhere downtown. At Canada Place, for example, Bell has free standing-room wireless stations in the main concourse of the convention centre. Also, most indoor malls and coffee shops have free Wi-Fi. Also, the city operates 43 free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the city. A full list of the city operated wireless hotspots can be found [http://vancouver.ca/your-government/vanwifi.aspx here]. ===By mail=== * {{listing | type=listing | name=Vancouver Main Post Office | alt=Canada Post | url=https://www.canadapost.ca | email= | address=495 W Georgia St | lat=49.2813 | long=-123.1156 | directions=W George St & Richards St | phone= | tollfree= | hours=(retail counter) M-F 9AM-6PM | price= | content=Postcodes for the greater Vancouver area typically range from V5J through V6Z. There are also other postcodes in the surrounding cities making up the greater Vancouver metropolitan area ranging from V4A to V5J and from V7A to V7Y. Neighbourhood post office branches are located within and operated by London Drug, Shoppers Drug Mart, 7 Eleven and other retail stores contracted by Canada Post. They are marked with the red "Canada Post" signage and logo. }} ==Stay safe== Vancouver is a great place to visit if you use common sense like keeping an eye on your possessions, knowing where you are going and avoiding alleys and unfamiliar areas at night should keep you out of trouble. Unless involved in illegal activities (such as the drug trade), it is highly unlikely you will fall victim to any sort of violent crime. If you need emergency help, dial '''911'''. Like any major metropolitan city, Vancouver has areas that should be travelled with caution. The most notable is the Downtown Eastside (specifically Hastings Street between Abbott and Gore). This neighbourhood is infamous for homelessness, drug-use, and prostitution. As a result of these conditions, violence is quite a common problem. If you do accidentally stroll into the Downtown Eastside it is not difficult to find your way out, but if you get lost or feel uncomfortable the best thing to do is approach a police officer. Tourists exploring [[Vancouver/Gastown-Chinatown|Gastown and Chinatown]] can easily wander into the Downtown Eastside unwittingly. It's also wise to exercise caution in the Granville Mall area downtown on Friday and Saturday nights. As Vancouver’s bar and nightclub district, the sheer volume of people combined with alcohol consumption make disorderly conduct and rowdy behaviour fairly common. But this shouldn't act as a deterrent - if you're not looking for trouble, you probably won't find it, and there is a strong police presence. The streets at night in the Granville Mall area are usually (and quite literally) clogged with people at night time. Such an enormous mix of people and alcohol can be a dangerous mix if you are not cautious. Some parts of the city have high rates of property crime. Theft from vehicles is especially problematic and parked cars with foreign or out-of-province plates are frequently targeted. The best thing is to not leave any money and valuables in plain view. Many of the locals use steering wheel locks to prevent vehicle theft. While using public transit, if you feel unsafe, approach a Transit police officer (usually at SkyTrain stations). For non-emergency requests, you can call {{phone|+1-604-515-8300}}. Panhandling is common in some parts of downtown, but is unlikely to pose a problem. Don't be rude, as there may be negative consequences. === Cannabis === Cannabis can be purchased from private dispensaries or the government run BC Cannabis stores, which also offer online sales. It's legal for adults over 19 to consume and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis. It is not permitted to smoke or vape cannabis anywhere tobacco use is prohibited. There are serious penalties for driving under the influence of THC, which include fines and vehicle seizure. Also, while Washington State has legalized recreational cannabis at the state level it remains illegal to bring any cannabis products over the border in either direction. Do not buy cannabis in Canada and attempt to take it into Washington State, or vice versa, not even at out of the way crossings like Point Roberts. ==Cope== ===Publications=== * {{listing | name=Vancouver Sun | url=https://vancouversun.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-07-27| content=Vancouver's biggest daily newspaper. }} * {{listing | name=The Province |alt=| url=https://theprovince.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikipedia=|wikidata=|lastedit=2017-01-14| content=Tabloid-style daily. A bit more sensational than the Sun and a better sports section, but published by the same company and newsroom. }} * {{listing | name=Georgia Straight | url=https://www.straight.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-07-27| content=Free weekly paper that provides the best rundown on local bars and other entertainment listings. It also usually has a number of two for one coupons for local restaurants. }} * {{listing | name=The Tyee | url=https://thetyee.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-07-27| content=Free daily online paper focusing on independent politics and culture reporting. }} *{{listing | name=Vancouver Observer | url=https://www.vancouverobserver.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-07-27| content= The Vancouver Observer is an independent online newspaper, covering local politics, arts, the environment, technology, health, nutrition, and other topics. }} *{{listing | name=Vancouver Is Awesome | url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-07-27| content= Free daily online paper focusing primarily on cultural events, food, and civic current affairs. }} Other free weeklies include the Vancouver Courier, Westender, and Xtra West (gay and lesbian bi-weekly newspaper). Free dailies include 24 Hours and Metro. ===Wireless=== There are a number of wireless network providers in BC's lower mainland, all with store locations throughout Vancouver, including [http://www.telus.com/en/bc/index.jsp Telus]/[https://www.koodomobile.com Koodo], [http://www.rogers.com/consumer/home Rogers]/[http://www.fido.ca Fido]/[http://www.chatrwireless.com Chatr], [http://www.bell.ca Bell]/[http://www.virginmobile.ca Virgin], and [http://www.freedommobile.ca Freedom Mobile]. Another option is [https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc Public Mobile], which operates mostly online only, but SIMs can be purchased at London Drugs and generally costs less than other providers. Many wireless carriers offer out of country travel plans; inquire with your carrier regarding pricing before your trip. ===Religious services=== * Presbyterian: {{listing | name=Central Presbyterian Church | url=http://www.centralpc.ca/ | email= | address=1155 Thurlow St | lat= | long= | directions=Davie Village, near Davie and Thurlow | phone=+1 604-683-1913 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sunday 10:30AM | price= | content= }} * Anglican (Episcopal): {{listing | name=Christ Church Cathedral | url=http://www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca | email= | address=690 Burrard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-682-3848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Protestant: {{listing | name=St. Andrew Wesley United Church | url=http://standrewswesley.com | email= | address=1022 Nelson St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-683-4574 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Catholic: {{listing | name=Holy Rosary Cathedral | url=http://hrc.rcav.org/ | email= | address=646 Richards St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-682-6774 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * Seventh-day Adventist: {{listing | name=Oakridge Adventist Church | alt= | url=http://www.oakridgeadventist.ca | email= | address=5350 Ballie St two blocks north of Oakridge Mall/Canada Line Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Saturday 10AM and 11AM | price= | content= }} ===Healthcare centres=== *'''Vancouver General''' -- at the corner of Oak St and West 12th Ave, VGH serves as the main hospital and emergency ward for Vancouver *'''Children's Hospital''' -- if taking a child under the age of 18 to the E.R., you will be directed to Children's Hospital. It is located at Oak St near King Edward Avenue. *'''St. Paul's''' -- downtown, or in the City Centre, St. Paul's Hospital also has an emergency ward for adults but is smaller and therefore less equipped to handle many patients. Every winter, St. Paul's decorates the front of the Hospital with lights to encourage charitable donations. *'''Mount Saint Joseph Hospital''' - 3080 Prince Edward St. The only hospital on the city's East Side with an emergency room (8:30AM-8PM). Outside of these hours, people are asked to go to either Vancouver General or St. Paul's for emergency care. *'''UBC Urgent Care Centre''' -- not quite a walk-in clinic but not quite an emergency room, the UBC UCC has limited hours (closed at 10PM, but is a good choice if your problem isn't an emergency -- it is basically a faster-paced walk-in clinic with longer hours. There are also a number of walk-in clinics around Vancouver. Unfortunately waits are usually around 30-45 min for an appointment. === Meditate === *{{listing | name=Tilopa Kadampa Buddhist Centre | url=http://www.tilopa.org | email= | address=1829 Victoria Diversion | lat= | long= | directions=Just south of 18th & Commercial in the Trout Lake neighborhood | phone=+1 604-221-2271 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers relaxation meditations and meditation classes to increase inner peace. }} ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | url=http://www.canada.embassy.gov.au | email= | address=1075 W Georgia St, Ste 2050 | lat=49.285784 | long=-123.122298 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-1177 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-684-1856 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://vancouver.itamaraty.gov.br | email= | address=666 Burrard St, Ste 2020 | lat=49.285006 | long=-123.119039 | directions= | phone=+1 604-696-5311 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-696-5366 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China (People's Republic of) | url=http://vancouver.china-consulate.org | email= | address=3380 Granville St | lat=49.255670 | long=-123.138088 | directions= | phone=+1 604-734-7492 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=http://www.consulfrance-vancouver.org | email= | address=1130 W Pender St, Ste 1100 | lat=49.287484 | long=-123.121524 | directions= | phone=+1 604-637-5300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-07-05 | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | alt= | url=http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/kanada/en/01/GK__Vancouver/0-vancouver-hauptbereichsseite-eng.html | email= | address=999 Canada Pl, Ste 704 | lat=49.28787 | long=-123.11295 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-8377 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-684-8334 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=http://www.cgivancouver.org | email= | address=325 Howe St, Ste 201 | lat=49.286526 | long=-123.114152 | directions= | phone=+1 604-662-8811 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-682-3556 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | alt= | url=https://www.kemlu.go.id/vancouver/en/default.aspx | email=congen@indonesiavancouver.org | address=1630 Alberni Street | lat=49.29026 | long=-123.13209 | directions= | phone=+1 604-682-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ireland}} {{listing | name=Ireland | alt=Honorary | url=http://www3.telus.net/IrishConsul/ | email= | address=837 Beatty St, Ste 210 | lat=49.277315 | long=-123.114736 | directions= | phone=+1 604-683-9233 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-683-8402 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp | email= | address=1177 W Hastings St, Ste 800 | lat=49.288658 | long=-123.121750 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-5868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://vancouver.mae.ro/ | email=vancouver@mae.ro | address=Suite 855, 555 Burrard Street, Two Bentall Centre, V7X 1M8 | lat=49.28634 | long=-123.11907 | directions= | phone=+1 604 633 0757 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=General Consulate. }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=Korea (Republic of) | alt= | url=http://can-vancouver.mofa.go.kr/ | email= | address=1090 W Georgia St, Ste 1600 | lat=49.285322 | long=-123.123071 | directions= | phone=+1 604-681-9581 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604681-4864 | hours=9AM-4:30PM | price= | content= }} * {{flag|New Zealand}} {{listing | name=New Zealand | url=http://www.nzembassy.com/canada | email=vancouveroffice@nzte.govt.nz | address=1050 W Pender St, Ste 2250 | lat=49.286981 | long=-123.118914 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-7388 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-684-7333 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | alt= | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/vancouver | email= | address=999 Canada Pl, Ste 790 | lat=49.28781 | long=-123.11314 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-2231 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-684-2806 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Taiwan}} {{listing | name=Taiwan | url=http://www.taiwanembassy.org/cayvr_en/ | email= | address=650 W Georgia St, Ste 2200 | lat=49.281859 | long=-123.117356 | directions= | phone=+1 604-689-4111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Thailand}} {{listing | name=Thailand | url=http://www.thaiconsulatevancouver.ca | email= | address=1040 Burrard St | lat=49.280425 | long=-123.125355 | directions= | phone=+1 604-687-1143 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-687-4434 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | url=http://ukincanada.fco.gov.uk | email= | address=1111 Melville St, Ste 800 | lat=49.286951 | long=-123.121956 | directions= | phone=+1 604-683-4421 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-681-0693 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | alt= | url=https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/vancouver | email= | address=1075 W Pender St | lat=49.287604 | long=-123.119689 | directions= | phone=+1 604-685-4311 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-685-7175 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | alt= | url=http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/vancouver/ | email= | address=1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 411 | lat=49.287604 | long=123.07 | directions= | phone=+1 604-684-1859 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-684-2485 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== ===Nearby municipalities=== There are a number of things to see and do just outside of Vancouver's borders. Some of the most popular are listed below. All of these places are accessible by public transit, or if you have a car, within an hour's drive. * [[North Vancouver]] - Take in the views from Grouse Mountain (The Peak of Vancouver), go for a walk on a suspension bridge or enjoy one of the many outdoor recreation opportunities -- hiking, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking -- on offer. The most popular summer activity in the area is hiking the 'Grouse Grind', a 2.9-km, 853-m elevation gain hike up the side of Grouse mountain. * [[West Vancouver]] - A municipality north of the Lion's gate bridge, en route to Whistler. Home to many beaches, coves, parks and expensive real estate, where breathtaking views of Vancouver can be scoped by driving its higher altitudes. * [[Burnaby]] - Shop till you drop at Metropolis at Metrotown, the largest shopping mall in British Columbia, or relax at one of the large regional parks. Also home to Simon Fraser University's main campus (notable for its brutalist architecture), on top of Burnaby mountain. * [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Coquitlam]] and [[Port Moody]] (the Tri City area) - Half hour drive down Hastings street to the Barnet Highway will bring you to Port Moody, locally known as the City of the Arts. * [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] - City with a large Asian influence with many options for Chinese, Japanese and Korean dining and shopping, the largest Buddhist temple in North America and the historic seaside Steveston towards the south offers a quieter, small-town type atmosphere. * [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]]/[[White Rock]] - A 45 minute drive away from Vancouver, famous for its moderate climate and sandy beaches. Surrey is also the place to go for South Asian shopping and watching Bollywood movies. * [[Fort Langley]] - Village with unique shops, restaurants and the site of one of the first forts built in British Columbia. * [[New Westminster]] - Small city on the banks of the Fraser River that was once the capital of British Columbia. * [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]] - Made up of three communities separated by farmland; North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen. Ladner has a quaint village-like atmosphere which has attracted several movies to be shot there and is the home of the [http://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/ George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary]. Tsawwassen has Boundary Bay Regional Park with its walking trails and bird watching opportunities. ===Day trips=== * [[Bowen Island]] is a popular day trip or weekend excursion offering kayaking, hiking, shops, restaurants, and more. This authentic community is located in Howe Sound just off Vancouver, and is easily accessed via scheduled water taxis departing [[Granville Island]] in downtown Vancouver or by ferry from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. * For those who enjoy outdoor activities, a trek up the [[Sea to Sky]] corridor is essential. [[Squamish]] has branded itself the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada" and with an incredible amount of quality rock climbing, mountain biking, white water rafting, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, golf, walking trails and more, it certainly deserves the title. Squamish is about half way between Vancouver and Whistler. [[Whistler]] (1.½-hour drive from Vancouver) is expensive but well-known because of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In the winter, enjoy some of the best skiing in North America, and in the summer try some authentic mountain biking. * Another good spot for outdoor activities is [[Mount Baker]] across the border in [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. Driving time is about three hours, but border line-ups can add anywhere from a few minutes to several hours onto your trip. * The nearby [[Fraser Valley]] has a number of parks and lakes that are nice for fishing, hiking or relaxing. A popular lake beach destination is in [[Harrison Hot Springs]]. * A geopolitical oddity: [[Point Roberts]], a village that's part of the United States but can only be reached by land through [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], BC. ===Further afield=== * [[Vancouver Island]] is a good spot to move on to from Vancouver. [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]], British Columbia's capital, is a relaxing place. [[Tofino]] is a pretty spot on the island's west coast, good for whale and storm watching and has some of Canada's best surf (if you can brave the cold water). The island is reached by ferry, seaplane and bus. * The [[Southern Gulf Islands]] are also a short ferry ride or float plane flight away. The Southern Gulf Islands are known for their artist communities, wineries, fromageries and farms. These islands also boast incredible opportunities for boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing in the [[Gulf Islands National Park Reserve]]. * The [[Okanagan]] is a four to five hour drive east, with a large number of wineries, water activities in the summer and skiing in the winter. * The scenery of [[Banff]], [[Banff National Park]] and the [[Rocky Mountains (Canada)|Rocky Mountains]] is a long day's drive (8-9 hours) east. * To the south, in the United States, [[Seattle]] is a two and a half hour drive and [[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] is a five hour drive (excluding any border line-up). {{routebox | image1=VIA Rail Canadian icon.png | imagesize1=100 | link1=The Canadian | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Edmonton]] | minorr1=[[Abbotsford]] | image2=Amtrak Cascades icon.png | imagesize2=100 | link2=Amtrak Cascades | directionl2=&nbsp;N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Seattle]] | minorr2=[[Bellingham (Washington)|Bellingham]] | image3=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize3=22 | link3=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Nanaimo]] | minorl3=[[North Vancouver]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr3=[[Burnaby]] | image4=BC-7.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=END | minorl4= | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Hope (British Columbia)|Hope]] | minorr4=[[Burnaby]] | image5=BC-99.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=&nbsp;N | majorl5=[[Whistler]] | minorl5=[[West Vancouver]] | directionr5=S | majorr5=[[Seattle]] / [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] via [[Image:BC-17.svg|16px|link=]] | minorr5=[[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] | image6=Translinkwce.svg | imagesize6=22 | caption6=West Coast Express | directionl6=W | majorl6=END | minorl6= | directionr6=E | majorr6=[[Mission (British Columbia)|Mission]] | minorr6=[[Port Moody]] }} {{IsPartOf|Lower Mainland}} {{guidecity}} {{geo|49.2618|-123.1136|zoom=12}} 2yijq9i1i2s8qylq8hedzejupxuu24h 0 38189 4491830 4480643 2022-07-28T14:11:45Z Wimue 2273664 added content for Nature, Museums, Architecture, Sporting events, Cultural events, Regional cheese, Typical dishes wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Vorarlberg-banner1.jpg}} '''Vorarlberg''' is the westernmost federal state of [[Austria]], sharing borders with the countries of [[Germany]] (Bavaria), [[Liechtenstein]], and [[Switzerland]] and the Austrian federal-state of [[Tyrol]]. Vorarlberg also enjoys a small window on [[Lake Constance]] via its capital city of [[Bregenz]]. Vorarlberg is well-known for its mountainous landscape which tourists enjoy all year round. ==Cities== {{mapframe|47.2134|9.9241|zoom=9}} {{mapshape}} {{mapshapes|Q2204422}} <!-- S-Bahn --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bregenz]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q1737}} — State capital. [[Lake Constance]] is great for water sports, sailing or day-trips to one of the islands *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bludenz]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q494504}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dornbirn]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q171219}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Feldkirch]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q183104}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Hohenems]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q698591}} ==Other destinations== *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lech and Zürs am Arlberg]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q567731}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kleinwalsertal]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q689769}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Montafon]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q698628}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Warth and Schröcken]]|lat=47.263|long=10.139|wikidata=}} ==Buildings and ruins== *{{marker|type=see|name=Ruin [[w:de:Burgruine_Neuburg_(Koblach)|Neuburg]]|lat=47.32468|long=9.62425}} *{{marker|type=see|name=Ruin [[w:de:Alt-Ems|Alt-Ems]]|lat=47.36343|long=9.69594}} *{{marker|type=see|name=Ruin [[w:de:Burg_Ramschwag|Ramschwag]]|lat=47.184167|long=9.690278}} ==Understand== [[File:2015 Spullersee im Lechquellengebirge.jpg|thumb|The Spullersee, a lake in the municipality of Dalaas in the high mountains of Vorarlberg]] The state is almost entirely mountainous and enjoys one of the highest standards of living and income levels in Austria due to its proximity to Switzerland. It is also is home to an Alemannic alpine culture, quite different to the rest of Austria making it a special place in the country even to other Austrians. It is sometimes referred to in German as the "Ländle", which translates as the "statelet" or "tiny province". Vorarlbergers are a very proud and hardy people and work hard to protect and preserve their identity and history. ===Landscape=== Although the province of Vorarlberg is quite small the landscape is quite varied. When you arrive in [[Bregenz]], the capital, you reach the lake region and Rhine valley, which stretches down to [[Feldkirch]] along the Rhine. From Bregenz you also have access to the [[Bregenz Forest]], which is a narrow valley that leads to the Arlberg, the mountain range that separates Vorarlberg from Tyrol. The Kleinwalsertal also belongs to Vorarlberg, but it can only be accessed by road from Germany and Bavaria due to the mountains. From the end of the valley you get access to Alpine region Bludenz and the Walgau Valley, which stretches from Feldkirch to Bludenz. From Bludenz you also have access to the [[Montafon]] Valley. Other valleys in Vorarlberg are: the Klostertal (stretching from Bludenz to the Arlberg), the Walsertal which connects the Walgau and the Bregenzerwald, the Brandnertal in the Montafon region, the Laternsertal which connects the Rhine valley (Rheintal) with the Bregenzerwald, the Laiblachtal (close to Bregenz) and the Lechtal in the Arlberg region. ==Get in== Autobahns and major highways are connected to Munich, Zurich and Innsbruck. Austrian and Swiss Autobahns charge toll. Austrian Autobahns allow for buying sticker for only a short period of time, whereas in Switzerland you are stuck buying the whole year regardless of how long you will stay. Don't get caught without one! ===By plane=== Nearby international Airports include [[Zurich]], [[Munich]] and [[Innsbruck]]. Other Airports are St.Gallen/Altenrhein in Switzerland (direct flights to Vienna) and Friedrichshafen [http://www.fly-away.de/] in Germany (direct flights from London, Dublin, Spain, Turkey...) both located near the Lake of Constance (Bodensee). ===By train=== Major train routes come from [[Switzerland]] as well as [[Tyrol]] and you either enter Vorarlberg in Feldkirch or in Bregenz. The important train route [[Munich]] to [[Zurich]] goes right through Vorarlberg. A high number of ''Eurocity'', ''Intercity'' and ''ICE'' trains go to either Bregenz or Feldkirch. Vorarlberg is reachable by from important neighboring cities within relatively short time: * From/to Zurich: ~ 1.5h * From/to Innsbruck: ~ 2.5h * From/to Munich: ~2.5h ==Get around== ===By public transport=== Vorarlberg has a very efficient public transport system. The railway from Bregenz to Feldkirch and the Arlberg is a kind of backbone and buses take you to all other places. Connections can be checked at the [https://www.vmobil.at/routen vmobil routen planer (DE)]. The ticket you buy in Bus or at the station is valid in buses and all trains except a few mountain buses (like Bus 79 to Lagutzalpe for that you're asked in the bus for the additional 5€ toll). Prices are listed in the [https://www.vmobil.at/bus-bahn/tickets-und-tarife/tariftabelle-2022-gueltig-ab-112022 tarif table (DE)]. There is a Day Ticket called Maximo for whole Vorarlberg costing 15.70€. This ticket you automatically get if you would pay more than its cost; so make sure you buy a two way ticket if you need to return. *{{marker|type=do|name=Public transport round trip|lat=47.27059|long=10.13393}} Buy the Maximo card mentioned above. [https://www.vmobil.at/routen plan(DE)] your tour from lets say Götzis -> Warth, from Warth -> Bludenz and Bludenz -> Götzis. This is possible in summer only as some mountain buses don't operate in wintertime. Prices are listed in the [https://www.vmobil.at/bus-bahn/tickets-und-tarife/tariftabelle-2022-gueltig-ab-112022 tarif table (DE)]. There is a Day Ticket called Maximo for whole Vorarlberg costing 15.70€. This ticket you automatically get if you pay more than its cost. ===By bike=== Vorarlberg is a very popular mountain biking region and has both exstensive paved and off-road bike paths. ==See== Diedamskopf, Au and Schoppernau [http://www.diedamskopf.at/] === Nature === [[File:Großes Walsertal Panorama 2.jpg|thumb|380x380px|Panorama of the Großes Walsertal]] The '''UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal''' is a protected nature park which covers 19,231&nbsp;ha. There are 3,420 inhabitants and around 180 farms (42&nbsp;% of which are organic). The reserve strives for a sustainable economy and tourism in the region. Things to do in the nature reserve: * The '''Walderlebnispfad''' '''Marul''' ("forest adventure trail of Marul") is a hiking trail with games of skill, points of interest for nature, information about flora and fauna and culture and history about the mountain environment. Hikers can choose between the short (3.4&nbsp;km length, walking time approx. 1½&nbsp;hours, approx. 300&nbsp;m in altitude) and the long route (5.6&nbsp;km in length, walking time about 2½ hours, about 450&nbsp;m in altitude). * The '''biosphärenpark.haus''' is the visitor center of the biosphere nature reserve. There is a shop for artisanal products and a little bistro for snacks. Upon request, one can book a workshop, a guided tour, breakfast or a cheese tasting for a group of people there (+43 5554 20010, [https://www.grosseswalsertal.at/de/biosphaerenpark_haus/Kontakt ''Website''] - in German). * The '''Walserherbst''' is a music, literature and culinary festival located in the nature reserve, held every other year in autumn for three weeks. * The '''Deanery St. Gerold''' has been in the possession of the Benedictines since the 10th century. At the bottom of the deanery, a footpath leads along lakes through the forest. === Museums === See [[wikipedia:List_of_museums_in_Vorarlberg|''<u>List of museums in Vorarlberg</u>'']]. The '''vorarlberg museum''' in [[Bregenz]] is the national art and culture museum of Vorarlberg. It specializes in history, art history, archeology and Vorarlberg folklore. The '''Wälderbähnle''' or '''Bregenzerwald Museumsbahn''' (''Bregenzerwald Railway'') is a narrow-gauge heritage railway that today links Schwarzenberg to Bezau amidst picturesque alpine scenery The '''Angelika Kauffmann Museum''' in Schwarzenberg is dedicated to the life and work of the Classicist painter Angelika Kauffmann. A local history museum is located in the same building. The '''Jewish Museum Hohenems''' focuses on the history of the Jewish community in Hohenems from their settlement in the 17th century to their deportation in the 20th century. In addition, the diaspora and the European immigration society are central. The permanent exhibition includes a collection of everyday objects and personal documents. === Architecture === [[File:Hub 65, Egg Vorarlberg.JPG|thumb|Typical Bregenzerwälder House in Egg, Vorarlberg]] The '''Bregenzerwälder House''' characterises the landscape of the Bregenz Forest. The Bregenzerwälder House combines the farmer's residential building, the stable and the barn under one roof. The oldest houses of this type were built in the 15th century. In the centre of Schwarzenberg are a few well-preserved and relatively uniform Bregenzerwald houses, all built around the same time - after the great fire of 1755. The '''Skyspace Lech''' is a walk-in art installation by James Turrell in the mountainous landscape of [[Lech and Zürs am Arlberg|Tannegg/Oberlech]]. A skyspace is an enclosed space that can be opened through a large hole in the ceiling or in a dome. During sunrise and sunset in summer, visitors can watch the colour-changing light on the walls. The bookable program starts 50&nbsp;minutes before sunrise or at sunset. The light performances last for about 45&nbsp;minutes during which visitors are able to spot the Biberkopf summit and the village Bürstegg on one side and on the other the Omeshorn. There are '''7 architecture trails''' throughout Vorarlberg, created by the Vorarlberger Architektur Institut (VAI) and the Vorarlberg Tourist Board (see ''<u>[https://www.vorarlberg.travel/en/activity/architectours-vorarlberg/ Website]</u>''). The non-guided tours take visitors to urban and rural regions, allow for plenty of time to take a walk, visit a museum or other public buildings and for culinary breaks. The architecture trails are: * “New impressions&nbsp;– A tour of Vorarlberg’s cities”, start of tour: Bregenz, end of tour: Feldkirch, 43.98&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * “Art and culture&nbsp;– From Bregenz to Feldkirch", start of tour: Bregenz, end of tour: Feldkirch, 40.20&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * “Timber and loam&nbsp;– From the Rheintal valley and Walgau to the Grosses Walsertal valley”, start of tour: Klaus, end of tour: Ludesch, 47.46&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * “Old and new&nbsp;– In the Rheintal and Walgau valleys", start of tour: Dornbirn, end of tour: Nenzing, 48.17&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * “Revitalised villages&nbsp;– From Lochau and Wolfurt to the Bregenzerwald", start of tour: Lochau, end of tour: Schwarzenberg, 62.09&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * “Architecture and landscape&nbsp;– From Lake Constance to Montafon", start of tour: Lochau, end of tour: Tschagguns/Vandans, 80.35&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot * "Craft and innovation&nbsp;– In the Bregenzerwald region", start of tour: Riefensberg, end of tour: Bezau, 38.74&nbsp;km, approx. 6&nbsp;h by foot ==Do== Vorarlberg offers various summer and winter sport facilities (mountain biking, cycling, inline skating, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing) and there are also a lot of cultural events throughout the year including carnival in towards the end of winter. ===Winter Sport Resorts=== In the cold season, winter sports enthusiasts will find ideal conditions for their favourite sport: skiing, cross country skiing, freeriding, snowboarding, ice skating, sled dog rides, carriage rides, tobogganing, snow and fun parks. Many top winter sports resorts are located throughout Vorarlberg. Most of them are organized in regional ticket federations such as 3taeler Pass [http://www.3taeler.at]. This means several day tickets are valid in all participating resorts and include free transportation with ski buses. Some of the larger winter sport places are: [[File:Sonnenkopf Ski Arlberg (203037233).jpeg|thumb|280x280px|The Ski Arlberg ski area (Sonnenkopf)]] * Ski Arlberg ** Stuben am Arlberg ** [[Lech and Zürs am Arlberg|Lech-Zürs]] and Oberlech ** Warth and Schröcken (part of ''3taeler Pass'') * Silvretta Montafon (part of ''Montafon Card'') * Kleinwalsertal * Brandnertal (part of ''Montafon Card'') * Damüls-Mellau (part of ''3taeler Pass'') * Diedamskopf (part of ''3taeler Pass'') * Großes Walsertal/Fontanella-Faschina * Klostertal The ski resorts '''Silvretta Montafon''' and '''Ski Arlberg''' (which is partly located in Tyrol) are the two largest ski areas in Vorarlberg. Since 2016/17, Ski Arlberg is the largest connected ski area in Austria. It offers 305 km of slopes and 111 lifts and includes the pistes in Lech, Zürs, Oberlech, Warth, Schröcken, Stuben and in the Tyrolean municipalities of St. Anton and St. Christoph. [[File:Lech am Arlberg 2006.jpg|thumb|280x280px|[[Lech and Zürs am Arlberg|Lech am Arlberg]]]] The places Lech and Zürs are known for their exclusivity and luxury, for which reason many prominent people (like the Dutch royal family) go to these ski resorts. The '''White Ring''' (Der Weiße Ring) is a 22&nbsp;km ski race from Lech to Zürs. The route is named after its ring-shaped track and the snowy conditions in this region. It is considered to be particularly difficult. The '''Ski Ride Vorarlberg''' is a combination of skiing, touring and freeriding while crossing Vorarlberg. The route starts in the Kleinwalsertal in the north, continues through the [[Bregenz Forest]], over the Arlberg and the Klostertal to the Montafon valley in the south. The guided tour usually takes up to 7 days and is intended for experienced skiers. '''Damüls-Mellau''' is a notable ski area in terms of reliable snow conditions. In 2007, Damüls was named 'snowiest village in the world'. === Sporting events === The '''SBX World Cup Montafon''' (part of FIS Snowboard World Cup) takes place annually in December in the Montafon valley. The races are held in the Silvretta Montafon ski area, starting a little below the Hochjoch summit and finishing near the cable car's mountain station. The '''Hypo-Meeting''' is an athlectics competition which is held annually in May/June in the Mösle stadium in Götzis. The '''Montafon-Arlberg Marathon''' is a mountain marathon with 1,500&nbsp;m in altitude in the middle of the European protected area Verwall. === Cultural events === The '''Bregenzer Festspiele''' is the best known opera and musical festival of the region and poses one of Austria's cultural highlights since 1946. It annually takes place in the months of July and August. With operas and musicals such as Die Zauberflöte (''The Magic Flute''), West Side Story and Carmen, the Bregenzer Festspiele draws hundreds of thousands of spectators every year. Noteworthy is the ''Seebühne'', an impressive located on Lake Constance where scenes are played. '''Montafoner Resonanzen''' is a music festival in the Montafon region. It is a series of events held annually on weekends in August and September. Each weekend is dedicated to another genre (classical, jazz, Austrian folk musik, organ, cross-over). The locations vary each year. Guests may combine hiking and eating out with the concerts, considering the musical performances are held at extraordinary locations like the Tübinger Hütte at 2,191&nbsp;m (Gaschurn) or the Panoramagasthof Kristberg. === By location === ==== [[Dornbirn]] district ==== *Visit the [https://www.rappenloch.at/impressum Rappenlochschlucht] and enjoy the beautiful landscape. *Go to the '''Jewish quarter''' in [[Hohenems]] and visit the [http://www.jm-hohenems.at/en/ Jewish Museum] , that tells the story of the city's Jewish history. *In [[Lustenau]]: Take a ride with the narrow gauge steam railway along the river Rhine and visit the rheinschauen [http://rheinschauen.at/] museum, telling the story of the river. It's quite lively in the evening when it's warm. It's definitely worth a visit then. ==== [[Feldkirch]] district ==== *Go to the [https://www.museumswelt.com/ Vorarlberger Museumswelt] (museum). ==== [[Bludenz]] district ==== *Bludenz also has a nice old town. It is home to a Milka factory and a brewery too. *Golf: two 18 hole (Bludenz-Braz and Brand) and two 9 hole (Schruns, Partenen) are available. These courses are very scenic and worth playing. ==Buy== ==Eat== [[File:Käsespätzle - panoramio.jpg|thumb|''Käsknöpfle'', also known as ''Käsespätzle'']] Vorarlberg's cuisine has a strong Alemannic influence. Cheese and other dairy products play a major role in traditional Vorarlberg meals. The region has a long history of cheese manufacturing in the Alpine environment. ==== Regional cheese ==== * <u>Bergkäse</u> ("mountain cheese"): hard cheese produced in the low mountain range. Example: "Walserstolz" (Bergkäse from the Großwalsertal) * <u>Alpkäse</u> ("mountain pasture cheese"): seasonal hard cheese from the high mountain range, made exclusively in summer when the cattle is fed with fresh grass (vs. Bergkäse which is produced year-round). Example: Vorarlberger Alpkäse * <u>Sura Kees</u> ("sour cheese"): originally from the [[Montafon]] valley, soft low-fat cheese with a mild aroma reminiscent of cream cheese with salty undertone, it is usually served with vinegar, oil and onions, or alone on black bread or eaten with potatoes ==== Typical dishes from Vorarlberg ==== * <u>Käsknöpfle</u> or <u>(Käse-)Spätzle</u>: noodles of flour and eggs with cheese and onion, very heavy but delicious, served with golden-brown onion rings *<u>Riebel</u>: is another typical dish in Vorarlberg, dish of corn and wheat semolina, served spicy or sweet [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riebel] *<u>Flädlesuppe</u>: (broth with savoury pancake strips) *<u>Grumpara mit Käs</u>: (peeled potato with cheese, optionally bacon) The '''KäseStraße Vorarlberg''' is a 75&nbsp;km culinary theme route through the Bregenz Forest. Along the route, tourists can visit cheese producers and show dairies, attend cheese tastings, buy cheese at local shops, visit a beekeeper's hut and explore other traditional and artisanal Vorarlberg crafts. Vorarlberg has more than 40 restaurants that have been distinguished by Gault Millau. Therefore, visiting Vorarlberg can also be a culinary delight: *Restaurant Hotel Adler, Au [http://www.adler-au.at] *Restaurant Hotel "Der Hirschen" Sibratsgfäll [http://www.derhirschen.at] ==Drink== ==Stay safe== Vorarlberg has crime rates significantly lower than that of most Western countries. Street crime is rare, even late at night. Women traveling alone should have no problems. Tap water is of exceptional quality and safe to drink. The drinking age for beer, wine and cider is 16 while the age for any other alcohol is 18. The public consumption of alcohol in Vorarlberg is legal, so do not be alarmed if you see a group of teenagers drinking a six-pack on public property; this is by no means out of the ordinary and should not be interpreted as threatening. In mountain areas, be sure to inquire about weather conditions at the tourist information office or local alpine huts as you head out in the morning. They should be well informed about severe weather conditions and will advise you about possible avalanche areas. ==Go next== {{geo|47.243611|9.893889|zoom=9}} {{isPartOf|Austria}} {{outlineregion}} p7vo3euq8hj15l69wjviyxnw72y3645 0 38603 4492013 4488157 2022-07-29T00:22:18Z DaGizza 162256 /* Mid-range */ Updated listing for Blue Duck Tavern wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|West End-banner.jpg|pgname=West End|caption=The White House south facade}} The '''West End''' of '''Downtown D.C.''' is the area immediately west of downtown. This guide focuses on the areas of '''K Street''', the '''West End''' and '''Foggy Bottom''' neighborhoods. The White House and its grounds function as a barrier between the East End and the West End, with the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Ave closed to motorists. In the daytime, '''Lafayette Square''' and the block of Pennsylvania Ave are closed to motorists in front of the White House are popular with tourists and street hockey enthusiasts. ==Understand== [[File:Andrew Jackson (14130889).jpg|thumb|300px|Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Park]] '''K Street''' is famous or infamous depending on who you ask as the physical location where money and power in the U.S. collude. The "fourth branch of government": Lobbyists, special interest groups, contractors, and out of work Congressmen all engage in the extremely lucrative business of political influence. This impression isn't totally fair—first of all, some of the lobbying firms are pushing for noble causes, and secondly, many if not most of the professionals are doing business unrelated to politics. But, K St's infamy outside the city is matched by its local infamy as the most boring section of town. Office buildings dominate and everybody leaves after punching out, leaving the neighborhood empty and quiet, however the addition of a few new hotels and restaurants have added some color to this otherwise staid neighborhood. There is some truth to this, but the caricature overlooks the fact that there are some incredible restaurants and sights to see, including nearby '''McPherson Square''', increasingly home to its own nightlife scene. And then, of course, there is the '''White House'''. Famous around the world as the home and office of the world's most powerful person, it is ''the'' capital icon most associated with the American government. Surrounded by parks, '''Lafayette Square''' and the '''Ellipse''', it's also surprisingly accessible to visitors, and makes a nice backdrop for a casual picnic surrounded by history. And, just west of the White House and grounds are some great art galleries, especially at the '''Corcoran Museum'''. To the southwest is '''Foggy Bottom''', an old Washingtonian neighborhood home to '''George Washington University''' and its many students and the once ritzy stretch of waterfront home to the '''Watergate''' and the '''Kennedy Center'''. Foggy Bottom also houses several big international organizations, like the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, the American Red Cross, and several embassies. To the immediate north of Foggy Bottom lies the '''West End,''' an affluent neighborhood developed in the post-war era between Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Confusingly, the area that was traditionally referred to as the West End now lies entirely within Foggy Bottom and is now part of the '''Old West End/ GW Historic District''', featuring historic Victorian homes reminiscent of Dupont Circle, but now associated with George Washington University. The was home to many African American residents and institutions in the early 20th century, who were displaced by post war freeway and urban renewal schemes. What is now called the West End dates back to the 1970 DC city plan, '''''The New Town for the West End''''', which sought to build up the area north of L Street into a commercial and residential zone to relieve congestion from Downtown D.C. Less housing than anticipated ended up being built (virtually no affordable housing at all) and now the area is best known for its many upscale hotels and condos, home to some the city's priciest rents. ==Get in== ===By metro=== [[Image:West End map.png|thumb|550px]] Metro's '''Blue''', '''Orange''', and '''Silver''' Lines run through the West End along I St. '''Foggy Bottom''' in the west is the most convenient to the Kennedy Center and to George Washington University; it is also the closest station to the eastern part of [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. The walk from Foggy Bottom to [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|the Mall]] is a little far, but it is the closest metro station in D.C. to West Potomac Park. '''Farragut West''' and '''McPherson Square''' are mainly for the business district, but they are also close to Lafayette Park. The latter is also just a couple blocks from the White House Visitor Center. The '''Red Line''' cuts across the northeast part of the area, with one stop at '''Dupont Circle South,''' which is a short walk to the West End, '''Farragut North''' right on K St. '''Metro Center''' is the next stop to the east, in the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]], and is the closest Red Line stop to the White House Visitor Center. ===By car=== Downtown is not driver friendly. There are no above-ground garages, and underground garages are expensive. Street parking is metered, near impossible to find on weekdays, and has a two hour limit. Weeknights and weekends see some easier to find parking west of the White House and south of Pennsylvania Ave. Meter restrictions end Saturday at 6:30PM and all day Sunday. It's harder to find parking near [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] on weekends, although you might luck out around K St after 8PM weeknights. K St is the main road, while M St is the (one way) route to [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. Connecticut Ave (17th St below K St) is the main route heading north. I-66 comes in from [[Arlington (Virginia)|Virginia]], but leaving is easier via the Arlington Memorial Bridge south of 23rd St. It is possible to hail a taxi from the street around the clock, but M St going to Georgetown has awful traffic during rush hour and weekend nights — it's often quicker to walk. <!--PRINT [[Image:West End map.png|]] PRINT--> ===By bus=== Metrobus routes downtown can be ''confusing'', so it's best to make sure you don't ride past your intended stop, or you could find yourself lost in a strange part of town quickly. The following run daily roughly until midnight: '''[https://buseta.wmata.com/m/?q=80 80]''' runs until midnight from Farragut Square east on K St to Chinatown, and west down 18th St past the Corcoran, through Foggy Bottom, and right by the Kennedy Center. '''[https://buseta.wmata.com/m/?q=38B 38B]''' runs west on K St from Farragut Square, then up Pennsylvania to M St through Georgetown, and then over the Key Bridge into [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], right along Arlington's main commercial strips. '''[https://buseta.wmata.com/m/index?q=32 32]''' and '''[https://buseta.wmata.com/m/index?q=36 36]''' follow the same route as 38B, but turn north on Wisconsin Ave instead of going to Virginia. They also will take you straight east to [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|the Mall]], and then on to [[Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill|Eastern Market]] The '''D.C. Circulator's''' [https://www.dccirculator.com/georgetown-union-station/ "Yellow" line] heads east along K St to [[Washington, D.C./East End|Chinatown]] and west, after Washington Circle, up Pennsylvania to M St into [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. ==See== [[Image:Whitehousemap.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Map of the White House grounds and vicinity]] ===White House=== {{see| name=White House | url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/tours-and-events | address=1600 Pennsylvania Ave | lat=38.897669 | long=-77.03655 | phone=+1 202 456-7041 | hours=Tours: Tu-Th 7:30AM-11AM, F 7:30AM-noon, Sa 7:30AM-1PM | price=Free | wikipedia=White House | image=WhiteHouseSouthFacade.JPG | wikidata=Q35525 | content= }} Built starting in 1792, by a combination of enslaved laborers, free Blacks and immigrants, and first residence for the nation's second president, John Adams, the '''White House''' has been the residence and office for each presidency since. The building's chief architect, James Hoban, an Irishman, left a nationalistic mark on the U.S., modeling the President's home after Ireland's National Parliament building in [[Dublin]]. While Hoban's vision has survived more than 225 years, including the 1814 fire set by invading British forces, the interior has hardly been static. As it is, after all, the president's house, each president has taken the liberty of various redecoratings, expansions, and additions—the entire East Wing, for example, was added only during the Coolidge Administration. The last major renovation occurred under President Truman, but much of the antiques, artwork, and decorating styles you'll see today come courtesy of a certain First Lady of renowned taste, Jackie Kennedy. President Jefferson opened the White House to the public, and it has remained so during peacetime (with varying restrictions) ever since. Following the attacks of September 11th in 2001, tours have been available only for groups of ten or more, and these must be requested up to six months and at least one month in advance through your congressman if you're a U.S. citizen, or through your country's embassy in Washington, D.C. if you're not. The standard tours focus on the social/residential part of the White House—the East Wing, rather than the working West Wing. Abide by the stated dress code, or you will be refused admission! You can see the front door from Lafayette Square on the north side, and the back (the more famous curved facade) from the Ellipse on the south side. Political demonstrations typically take place at the front, though larger ones have been known to encircle the fence. ===The Ellipse=== The Ellipse is the park to the south of the White House. During the Civil War, the space was used as a cattle and horse corral, the smell of which festered in the summer humidity, making life at the White House unpleasant enough where there was a proposal to abandon it and relocate—possibly to Meridian Hill, in [[Washington, D.C./Adams_Morgan|Adams Morgan]]. President Grant nixed the idea, and had the grounds improved, installing a fountain in 1876, and two gatehouses relocated from the Capitol to the southwest and southeast corners of the Ellipse. Memorials on the Ellipse include the Butt-Millet Fountain, added in 1913 in honor of two prominent Titanic victims—Army Major Archibald Butt and painter Francis Millet. The '''Zero Milestone''' stands at the north end of the park, and is the marker by which all road distances would be measured (this idea was a flop, and only D.C.'s roads use it as a measure). Larger memorials on the Ellipse include a memorial to 5,599 soldiers of the First Division of the American Expeditionary Force killed in World War I, and another memorial in honor of the Second Division in World War I on Constitution Ave. In nice weather, the park serves mostly for the public to enjoy the good views and play frisbee. ===Lafayette Park=== Named for French General Lafayette of American Revolutionary fame (better known to his friends as Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette), this park is a national historic landmark seemingly dedicated to the purpose of taking pictures of the White House. The large equestrian statue at its center is of President Andrew Jackson, while the statues on the four corners of the park are dedicated to Revolutionary heroes, all of them foreign: Lafayette, French Major General Rochambeau, Polish General Kosciuszko, and Prussian Major General Friedrich von Steuben. And if you like '''bushy-tailed rodents''', you're in luck—Lafayette Park is home to the densest squirrel population known to science, lured here no doubt by their lust for power. Look especially for those black squirrels, descendants of a group of 18 Canadians that escaped the National Zoo during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency. ====Lafayette Square==== [[Image:Blair House daylight.jpg|thumb|250px|Blair House, and the adjoining Lee House]] {{mapframe|38.8997|-77.0444|zoom=14}} {{mapmask| 38.89270,-77.05721 |38.89286,-77.05524 |38.89266,-77.05327 |38.89220,-77.05100 |38.89203,-77.03181 |38.90562,-77.03194 |38.90726,-77.03106 |38.90724,-77.03653 |38.90563,-77.03660 |38.90565,-77.04660 |38.90525,-77.04775 |38.90528,-77.04886 |38.90964,-77.04877 |38.90964,-77.05006 |38.90914,-77.05023 |38.90892,-77.05070 |38.90879,-77.05163 |38.90884,-77.05236 |38.90877,-77.05309 |38.90821,-77.05384 |38.90650,-77.05476 |38.90488,-77.05579 |38.90378,-77.05667 |38.90328,-77.05712 |38.90246,-77.05783 |38.90158,-77.05849 |38.90118,-77.05845 |38.90049,-77.05757 |38.90021,-77.05725 |38.89992,-77.05727 |38.89937,-77.05755 |38.89890,-77.05830 |38.89748,-77.05766 |38.89598,-77.05766 |38.89421,-77.05755 |38.89270,-77.05721 }} {{mapshapes|Q171221}} The blocks immediately surrounding Lafayette Park are part of the National Historic Landmark, and there is much to see here: * {{see | name=Blair House | alt= | url=http://blairhouse.org/ | email= | address=1651 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.898889 | long=-77.038611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=President's Guest House | image=Blair House.jpg | wikidata=Q881182 | content=The Blair House was built in 1824 for Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lowell, and sold in 1837 to real estate mogul, Francis Preston Blair and inherited by Montgomery Blair. The adjacent house was owned by the Robert E. Lee family. The U.S. government bought the Blair House in 1942, and has since used it as the official guest house for state visitors, at the insistence of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who was tired of running into Winston Churchill and other visitors roaming around the White House in the middle of the night. Today, the Blair house not only consists of the original townhouse, but includes the Lee House and two other adjacent townhouses. The total space of 70,000 sq ft exceeds that of the White House. Blair House is not open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Decatur House | alt= | url=https://www.whitehousehistory.org/decatur-house/facility-details | email= | address=1610 H St NW | lat=38.899706 | long=-77.038897 | directions= | phone=+1 202 842-1856 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM; guided tours: hourly F-Sa 10:15AM-4:15PM, Su 12:15PM-3:15PM | price=Free; gallery: $5; guided tours: $5 | wikipedia=Decatur House | image=Decatur House north side.jpg | wikidata=Q5248791 | content=Benjamin Henry Latrobe designed the house, completed in 1818, for naval hero Stephen Decatur and his wife. Its distinguished neo-classical architecture and prominent location across from the White House made Decatur House one of the capital's most desirable addresses and home of many of the nation's most prominent figures. Later residents included Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren, and Judah P. Benjamin. The Decatur House is now used as a museum, and is open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Eisenhower Executive Office Building | alt= | url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-grounds/eisenhower-executive-office-building/ | email= | address=17th & Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.897567 | long=-77.039147 | directions= | phone=+1 202 395-5895 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=No tours are available | price= | wikipedia=Eisenhower Executive Office Building | image=Old Executive Office Building 1981.jpg | wikidata=Q1312965 | content=The Eisenhower Executive Office Building was built in 1871 to house the War and Navy Departments, replacing the obsolete War Office building on the same site. By World War II, the War and Navy Departments outgrew the building, and were spread out in numerous additional temporary structures on the National Mall. After the military relocated to the Pentagon in 1943, the building fell into disrepair and was regarded by President Harry Truman as "the greatest monstrosity in America". The Eisenhower Executive Office Building has since been used for Presidential executive offices. The first televised Presidential news conference took place in the Indian Treaty Room in 1955, and the building now houses the Vice President's office, along with the National Security Council and other executive offices. }} * {{see | name=Renwick Gallery | alt= | url=https://americanart.si.edu/visit/renwick | email= | address=1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.898867 | long=-77.039447 | directions= | phone=+1 202 633-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-5:30PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Renwick Gallery | image=Renwick Gallery - Pennsylvania Avenue.JPG | wikidata=Q876537 | content=The building that now houses the Renwick Gallery was originally the home of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. It was designed by James Renwick, Jr., and construction began before the Civil War. Near completion, it was used during the Civil War as a government warehouse, and construction was finally completed in 1874. By 1897, the Corcoran Gallery collection outgrew the space and relocated to a new building on 17th St. The building was transferred in 1965 to the Smithsonian Institution for use as an art gallery. The Renwick focuses on contemporary craft and decorative art. }} * {{see | name=St. John's Church | alt= | url=https://stjohns-dc.org/ | email= | address=1525 H St NW | lat=38.900392 | long=-77.036086 | directions=16th St and H St NW, across from Lafayette Park | phone=+1 202 347-8766 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Services M-F noon; Su 7:45AM, 9AM, 11AM; Spanish-language: Su 1PM | price=Free | wikipedia=St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square | image=St. John's Episcopal Church.JPG | wikidata=Q7588667 | content=Every President since James Madison has gone to a mass at St John's. The church building was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, and completed in June 1816. The church also occupies the adjacent Ashburton House, on H St NW, built for Lord Alexander Ashburton, the British minister to the U.S., and was used for a period of time as the British Embassy. }} ===Other sites=== [[Image:Octagon house.jpg|thumb|250px|The Octagon House]] * {{see | name=Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State | alt= | url=https://diplomaticrooms.state.gov/ | email= | address=2201 C St NW | lat=38.8938164 | long=-77.0481590 | directions=Harry S. Truman Building | phone=+1 202 647-3241 | tollfree= | fax=+1 202 736-4232 | hours=Tours M-F at 9:30AM, 10:30AM & 2:45PM | price= | wikipedia=Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State | image=U.S. State Department - Truman Building.JPG | wikidata=Q5279920 | lastedit=2017-03-18 | content=The Department of State offers guided tours of its formal reception rooms, used for official meetings with foreign representatives. The rooms are a trove of antiques and gifts, old and new, given by foreign governments to the U.S. Tours only by appointment, must show valid ID to be admitted. }} * {{see | name=George Washington University Museum & Textile Museum | alt= | url=https://museum.gwu.edu/ | email= | address=701 21st Street NW | lat=38.89871 | long=-77.04645 | directions= | phone=+1 202 994-5200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M & W-F 11:30AM-6:30PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM, Closed on Tuesdays | price=Free, suggested donation $8 | wikipedia=Textile Museum (Washington, D.C.) | wikidata=Q7708465 | content=Fabric heaven. Everything is very thoughtfully exhibited and this museum happens to have one of the finest collection of fabrics in the world. }} * {{see | name=National Geographic Museum | alt= | url=https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/visit-our-museum/ | email=ngtickets@ngs.org | address=1145 17th St NW | lat=38.90526 | long=-77.03819 | directions= | phone=+1 202-857-7700 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 10AM-5PM | price=Free, special exhibits: $10-35 | wikidata=Q23813327 | lastedit=2021-12-01 | content=Photography and other exhibits on nature, history, and culture. Films, lectures, and concerts take place at the National Geographic Society's Grosvenor Auditorium. The gift shop has numerous books, DVDs, and other items. Good for kids. }} {{infobox|The Nixon tapes|The tapes weren't shocking just for implicating the president in federal crimes, they were devastating for what they revealed about him personally. Memorable quotes include:<br> *''The Mexicans are a different cup of tea. They have a heritage. At the present time they steal, they're dishonest, but they do have some concept of family life. They don't live like a bunch of dogs, which the Negroes do live like.'' *''You know what happened to the Romans? The last six Roman emperors were fags. Neither in a public way. You know what happened to the popes? They were layin' the nuns; that's been goin' on for years, centuries. But the Catholic Church went to hell three or four centuries ago. It was homosexual, and it had to be cleaned out.'' *''There are times when an abortion is necessary. I know that. When you have a black and a white. Or a rape.'' *To Kissinger: ''The only place where you and I disagree ... is with regard to the bombing. You're so goddamned concerned about civilians and I don't give a damn. I don't care.'' *''I'm not for women, frankly, in any job. I don't want any of them around. Thank God we don't have any in the Cabinet.'' *On Jews: ''But by God, they're exceptions... you can't trust the bastards. They turn on us.'' }} * {{see | name=Octagon Museum | alt= | url=https://architectsfoundation.org/octagon-museum/ | email=info@theoctagon.org | address=1799 New York Ave NW | lat=38.8963 | long=-77.0415 | directions= | phone=+1 202 638-3221 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Gallery: M-F 8:30AM-5PM; tours Th-F 1-4PM | price=Free; 45-minute tour: $10 | wikipedia=The Octagon House | image=Octagon house.jpg | wikidata=Q7754672 | content=Designed by William C. Thornton, and completed in 1800, the Octagon was owned by Colonel John Tayloe, a Virginia plantation owner. A few years later, the Tayloes offered the house for use as the French Embassy, where the Treaty of Ghent was signed by President James Madison to end the War of 1812 (he was working there temporarily following the 1814 burning of the White House). The house was sold in 1855, and since used as a military hospital during the Civil War, an apartment building, a girl's school, and has been owned by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) since 1902. The house is now used as a museum. }} * {{see | name=Ringgold-Carroll House | alt=Dacor-Bacon House | url=http://www.dacorbacon.org/ | email= | address=1801 F St NW | lat=38.8975 | long=-77.041917 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ringgold-Carroll House | wikidata=Q7334875 | content=The Ringgold-Carroll House was built in 1825 for Tench Ringgold, who was part of a three-member team in charge of restoring public buildings in the District of Columbia, following the War of 1812. From 1832-1833, Chief Justice John Marshall resided with Ringgold in the house. In 1835, the house was sold, and a number of prominent people have since lived in the house, including William Thomas Carroll, a clerk at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Melville Fuller, Senator Joseph Medill McCormick, and Congressman Robert Low Bacon. The Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired (DACOR) now occupy the house, which is not open to the public except for special events. }} * {{see | name=Watergate Hotel complex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.89895 | long=-77.055403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Watergate complex | image=Watergate WDC 2jun92.jpg | wikidata=Q1419538 | content=The Watergate is and will be best known for its role in the ending of Richard "I am not a crook" Nixon's presidency. On 17 June 1972 five men employed by Nixon's Committee to Re-elect the President were arrested for breaking and entering at the Democratic National Committee's rooms at the Watergate. The ensuing scandal led to revelations of enemies lists, "campaign fraud, political espionage and sabotage, illegal break-ins, improper tax audits, illegal wiretapping on a massive scale, and a secret slush fund laundered in Mexico to pay those who conducted these operations." And those infamous tapes. Conversations in the Oval Office were automatically recorded, and those conversations were subpoenaed in the Congressional investigation. The tapes revealed President Nixon's direct knowledge and involvement in criminal acts under investigation, as well as his deep seated moral corruption and personal bigotries. [https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/dine-and-drink/top-of-the-gate Top of the Gate] rooftop bar with great 360-degree views. }} ==Do== ===Kennedy Center=== [[Image:Kennedy center at night.jpg|thumb|250px|Kennedy Center]] {{do| name=John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | url=http://www.kennedy-center.org | address=2700 F St NW | lat=38.8957 | long=-77.0559 | phone=+1 202 467-4600 | wikipedia=John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | image=KennedyCtr.jpg | wikidata=Q1631981 | content= }} The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is on the bank of the Potomac River, adjacent to the Watergate Complex, in Foggy Bottom. It was built as a private-public partnership, in effort to create a National Cultural Center for the nation's capital. President Kennedy helped move the project forward, and when he was assassinated, the center was named after him as a living memorial. Architect Edward Durrell Stone designed the building, which opened in 1971. A new addition, named the REACH, opened in 2019. There are three main theaters in the Kennedy Center: the Concert Hall, Opera House, and Eisenhower Theater. The National Symphony Orchestra performs at the Concert Hall, while the Opera House is home to the Washington National Opera and the annual Kennedy Center Honors. The Eisenhower Theater is a smaller venue that hosts theater, musicals, operas, ballet, and dance performances. The Kennedy Center has a number of smaller venues, with various events geared towards children and other audiences. The Millennium Stage, at the end of the Grand Foyer, hosts daily, free performances. If you are looking for a really special, classic Washingtonian event, the two big ones are right around Christmas—the National Ballet's yearly performance of '''''The Nutcracker''''', and the Handel's ''Messiah'' Singalong. For the latter, the entire audience, mostly of amateur and professional choirs, join the Master Chorus and Orchestra in singing the full oratorio—it's an amazing experience for singers and non-singers alike. Docent-led tours are available for walk-ins M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su 10AM-1PM every ten minutes. Just head over to the tour desk to get on one. At any time you can head up to the rooftop terrace for a spectacular view (it's probably best to skip the overpriced restaurant). The building more or less closes 30 minutes after the end of the night's last performance. * {{do | name=Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center | url=https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/calendar | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 467-4600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6PM daily | price=Free | content=Free shows every night at the top of the Kennedy Center, with typical fare including concerts, theater, and dance. Arrive 30 minutes early to be assured a seat; standing room is available. }} ===White House=== The White House hosts a number of special annual events, including the popular White House '''Easter Egg Roll''' on the south lawn. The annual tradition was started in 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes, who invited local children to the White House lawn for the event. The event includes various other activities for children, including face painting, music, magicians, egg coloring, and story telling, along with food. The event is open to children ages 7 or younger. Free tickets are distributed a few days before Easter, though people usually begin lining up many hours in advance, in the wee hours of the morning, as demand far exceeds supply. Each year in December, the '''White House Christmas Tree''' is displayed on the Ellipse, along with a huge Menorah for Hanukkah. Tickets are required for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which features the President and/or First Lady lighting the tree. People line up to get free tickets for the event when they are handed out—usually a month in advance. Once the tree is lit, it is open to the public who can see it lit up each evening, along with smaller trees for each state. Twice each year, tours take place of the '''Rose Garden''' and other gardens on the White House grounds. Over the years, the Presidents and First Ladies changed up the gardens to suit their tastes, including a colonial garden planted by Edith Roosevelt in 1902. President Woodrow Wilson's wife, Ellen, replaced the colonial garden with a Rose Garden, which has remained. The East Garden was redesigned by Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lady Bird Johnson created a Children's Garden at the White House. The White House holds the '''Fall Garden''' Tours in October, while the '''Spring Garden''' Tours are held in April. Tickets are distributed on the morning of the tour—first-come, first served. ===Other venues=== [[File:US Navy 011200-N-0773H-003 United States Navy Band .jpg|thumb|270px|The U.S. Navy Band at D.A.R. Constitution Hall]] * {{listing | type=do | name=D.A.R. Constitution Hall | alt= | url=https://www.dar.org/constitution-hall | email= | address=1776 D St NW | lat=38.893056 | long=-77.041667 | directions= | phone=+1 202 628-1776 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=DAR Constitution Hall | image=DAR Constitution Hall.JPG | wikidata=Q1151716 | content=D.A.R. Constitution Hall is a smaller venue which hosts theatrical and musical performances, although the acoustics are known to be subpar. It is also home to the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, which displays fine arts, ceramics, quilts, and other items, and period rooms. Special events held at Constitution Hall have included filming of the popular game shows, ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune''. Architect John Russell Pope designed the building, which was completed in 1929 and is designated a National Historic Site. It was built to house the annual D.A.R. convention, and was home to the National Symphony Orchestra prior to the opening of the Kennedy Center. }} * {{do | name=GWU Lisner Auditorium | alt= | url=https://events-venues.gwu.edu/lisner-auditorium | email= | address=730 21st St NW | lat=38.899325 | long=-77.046981 | directions= | phone=+1 202 994-6800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lisner Auditorium | wikidata=Q6559047 | content=The Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University hosts various events including concerts and dance performances. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=George Washington University | alt= | url=https://www.gwu.edu | email= | address=1918 F St | lat=38.900833 | long=-77.050833 | directions= | phone=+1 202-994-1000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q432637 | lastedit=2022-01-16 | content=The largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. }} ==Buy== Western Market, at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, near George Washington University, is a historic building with many nice shops. There are a couple of really top notch bookstores as well. Downtown shopping in the West End is rather dispersed, but there are shops at International Square, near the Farragut West station on the Orange and Blue Lines, and along Connecticut Ave north of K St, and here and there on streets near Connecticut Ave. * {{buy | name=American Institute of Architects Bookstore | alt= | url=https://store.aia.org/ | email=bookstore@aia.org | address=1735 New York Ave NW | lat=38.89666 | long=-77.04109 | directions= | phone=+1 202 626-7541 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8:30AM-5PM | price= | content=Possibly the best museum bookstore around, with a great selection of books on architecture and history, along with some architectural photography books and other items. The AIA also host a gallery in their main building and library of artwork related to architecture, which is free and worth a peruse. }} * {{buy | name=GW University Bookstore | alt= | url=https://www.bkstr.com/georgewashingtonstore | email= | address=800 21st St NW | lat=38.90006 | long=-77.04700 | directions=inside the Marvin Center | phone=+1 202 994-6870 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-6PM, Sa 11AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM | price= | content=There's one reason to come here, and that's GW paraphernalia—apparel, mugs, stationery, books, etc. }} * {{buy | name=El Donut Shoppe | alt= | url=http://www.eldonutshoppe.com/ | email= | address=1143 New Hampshire Ave NW Suite A, 20037 | directions= Metro: Dupont Circle South, Circulator- Blue Line | phone=+1 202 670 1002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-02-02 | content=This Orlando import breathes a much needed bohemian air amid the West End's sea of upscale hotels and condos. Browse the small but well curated vinyl collection, specializing in jazz, soul, punk and hip-hop, flyers for upcoming shows around, and all the assorted music-related merchandise. }} * {{buy | name=Indian Craft & Map Store shops | alt= | url=https://www.indiancraftshop.com/ | email= | address=1849 C St NW | lat=38.893889 | long=-77.0425 | directions= inside the Department of Interior building; photo ID required | phone=+1 202 208-4056 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM | price= | wikipedia=Main Interior Building | image=Department of the Interior by Matthew Bisanz.JPG | wikidata=Q6735987 | content=Want to own a piece of America? OK, you can't actually walk in and purchase federal lands, or buy a mining permit. The gift shops, however, are open to the public. In business since 1938, the Indian Craft Shop has numerous American Indian handcrafted items, including pottery and jewelry, as well as books. The map store resides under the name of "Earth Science Information Center." }} * {{buy | name=Reiter's Scientific Books | alt= | url=https://www.reiters.com/ | email= | address=1900 G St NW | lat=38.89816 | long=-77.04387 | directions= | phone=+1 202 223-3327 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9:30AM-7:30PM, F 9:30AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | content=The leading scientific, medical and technical bookstore on the East Coast, with a loyal following of visiting scientists and scholars. It also claims the distinction of the city's oldest bookstore, in business since 1936. }} :* {{buy | name=Washington Law Books | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 223-5543 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM | price= | content=Washington Law Books, affiliated with Reiters, has a selection of books geared towards law students and professionals, as well as books on international studies, political science, and economics. }} ==Eat== [[File:White House and the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2009.jpg|thumb|270px|The National Christmas Tree in President's Park]] Downtown dining has long been equated with power dining, however a revolution in the local dining scene means plenty of interesting places about especially away from the White House and K Street. Closer to downtown you'll find plenty lobbyists, lawyers, contractors, tourists and politicos. There are several stand-out restaurants here, but the most famous are undoubtedly the Old Ebbitt Grill and the Lafayette Room. The Western Market Food Hall in '''Foggy Bottom''' represents the new D.C. and is a great place for casual dining. Additionally, the '''West End''' neighborhood has an emerging dining scene away from its many hotel restaurants. ===Budget=== * {{listing | name=Cafe Phillips | url=http://cafephillips.com | email= | address=1401 H St NW, 1776 G St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 408-4900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-4PM | price= | content=Sandwich place near McPherson Square with free Wi-Fi. }} * {{eat | name=Greek Deli & Catering | alt= | url=https://greekdelidc.com/ | email= | address=1120 19th St NW | lat=38.904566 | long=-77.0437 | directions= | phone=+1 202 296-2111 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 7AM-4PM | price=$3-9 | content=There are a couple ''very'' popular bottom-budget Greek places just north in Dupont Circle (which shall remain nameless), with simply awful food. This place, on the other hand, no one seems to know about, and serves fantastic, authentic Greek food at prices just as low. Carryout only, but you've got nice parks right nearby to turn this into a picnic. }} * {{eat | name=Rasol Indian Kitchen | alt= | url=https://www.rasoidc.com/ | email= | address=1810 K St NW | lat=38.902022 | long=-77.0423 | directions= | phone=+1 202 223-5043 | tollfree= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-3PM, Sa Noon-3PM; dinner: F-Sa 5PM-10PM, Su-Th 5PM-9PM | price=$8-18 | content=Serves Indian cuisine (all vegetarian) as a lunch buffet, featuring different regions of India each day of the week. For dinner, a regular menu is offered. }} * {{eat | name=Swahili Village Bar and Grill | alt= | url=https://www.teaism.com/ | email= | address=1990 M St NW | lat=38.905422 | long=-77.0445 | directions= | phone=+1 202 758-3384 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-midnight | price= | content=Kenyan food such as goat stew, fried tilapia, grilled beef & cornmeal mash. }} * {{eat | name=Teaism | alt= | url=https://www.teaism.com/ | email= | address=800 Connecticut Ave NW | lat=38.900472 | long=-77.0385 | directions=Across from Lafayette Park | phone=+1 202 835-2233 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 7:30AM-5:30PM | price=$2-9 | content=Serves Asian/Japanese dishes, such as bento boxes, along with many varieties of pricey tea. Also a good option for breakfast. }} * {{eat | name=Watergate Pastry | alt= | url=http://watergatepastries.com/ | email= | address= | lat=38.89893 | long=-77.0544 | directions=in the Watergate | phone=+1 202 342-1777 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 8AM-7PM, Sa 8AM-5PM, Su 10AM-2PM | price=$5-8 | content=This pastry shop is both one of the capital's best and a good reason to wander into the Watergate Hotel. Specialties include their excellent sacher torte, as well as the "Nixon donut.". }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=El Chalán | alt= | url=https://www.elchalandc.com/ | email= | address=1924 I St NW | lat=38.901158 | long=-77.0446 | directions= | phone=+1 202 293-2765 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-3PM, 5:30-10PM, Sa 1-10PM | price=$14-22 | content=Fine Peruvian dining at a very reasonable price, across the street from the World Bank. If you haven't tried Peruvian before, it's a rich mix of Incan, Spanish, and East Asian cuisines (Peru has a large East Asian immigrant population). Look for dishes with potatoes—Peru is the birthplace of the spud, and its cuisine uses some 40 odd varieties. The ''lomo saltado'', a steak dish with heavy Chinese influence, is a local favorite, but if you are up to something more adventurous, the chicken hearts (''anticuchos de corazón'') are out of this world. This is one of the best options for fine dining on a budget anywhere near the White House, and a great place to relax, sip a ''pisco sour'', and enjoy some fresh ''ceviche''. Noisy on busy nights. }} * {{eat | name=Kaz Sushi Bistro | alt= | url=https://www.kazsushi.com/ | email= | address=1915 I St NW | lat=38.901518 | long=-77.0443 | directions= | phone=+1 202 530-5500 | tollfree= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: M-Sa 5:30-10PM | price=$16-30; individual sushi or rolls: $4-7 | content=The decor is a little uninspired, but the sushi and especially the other Japanese cuisine here is exceptional and creative (great chef!). }} * {{eat | name=Old Ebbitt Grill | alt= | url=https://www.ebbitt.com/ | email= | address=675 15th St NW | lat=38.897947 | long=-77.0332 | directions= | phone=+1 202 347-4800 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 7:30AM-midnight, Sa Su 8:30AM-midnight | price=$18-35 | content=The venerable Old Ebbitt Grill. You don't come for the food (which is just fine, American cuisine), you come here for the tradition and the history. This Victorian restaurant and bar a couple blocks from the White House was a personal favorite with steak-eating Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Harding and Theodore Roosevelt back in the nineteenth century. It remains a symbol of the classic Washingtonian experience, and will probably always attract power diners. The one selection on the menu that really is excellent is the rightly famous oyster menu. You will need reservations. }} * {{eat | name=Blue Duck Tavern | alt= | url=https://www.blueducktavern.com/ | email= | address=1201 24th St NW | lat= | long= | directions=Located in: Park Hyatt Washington D.C. | phone=+1 202 419-6755 | tollfree= | hours=Mon-Sun 7AM–10PM | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=The restaurant that put the West End on the map, at least in most Washingtonians' minds, who used to breeze through the area headed to either Dupont or Georgetown. Seasonal New American cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. Not as popular or cutting-edge as it once was, as the center of dining in the city has shifted eastwards to Logan Circle and Adams Morgan, and the restaurant shakes of its post-Covid hangover, but still a reliable staple in the area. $22-72. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Eisenhower Executive Office Building-9.jpg|thumb|270px|The Old Executive Office Building]] * {{eat | name=Equinox | alt= | url=https://www.equinoxrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=818 Connecticut Ave NW | lat=38.900848 | long=-77.0387 | directions= | phone=+1 202 331-8118 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30-10PM; F 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30-10PM; Sa 5:30-10:30PM; Su 5:30-9PM | price=$45-60; tasting menus: $75-90 | content=Celebrity chef Todd Gray's D.C. restaurant, serving fine seasonal American cuisine. Offers a tasting menu, with pasta, fish, and cheese courses. Vegetarian options also available. }} * {{eat | name=Georgia Brown's | alt= | url=https://www.gbrowns.com/ | email= | address=950 15 St NW | lat=38.901883 | long=-77.0348 | directions= | phone=+1 202 393-4499 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F 11:30AM-11PM, Sa noon-11PM, Su 10AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM | price=$27-55 | content=This restaurant serves some of D.C.'s favorite upscale southern cooking, such as fried catfish, shrimp and grits, or southern fried chicken, along with traditional southern side dishes. Lunch on weekdays sees a $24 prix fixe three-course menu. Book ahead for the very popular Sunday jazz brunch. }} * {{eat | name=The Lafayette | alt= | url=http://www.hayadams.com/washington-dc-restaurant/ | email= | address=800 16th St NW | lat=38.900485 | long=-77.0368 | directions=inside the Hay-Adams Hotel | phone=+1 202 638-2716 | tollfree= | hours=7-11AM, 11:30AM-2PM daily; dinner: M-F 5:30-10PM | price=$45-55 | content=This restaurant overlooks Lafayette Square and the White House, and is a premier place for power dining. For the price, the food here is underwhelming, but the food, obviously, is not why you come here. }} * {{eat | name=Marcel's | alt= | url=http://marcelsdc.com/ | email= | address=2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.903541 | long=-77.0521 | directions= | phone=+1 202 296-1166 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 5:30-10PM, F Sa 5:30-11PM, Su 5:30-9:30PM | price=pre-theatre: $52; prix fixe: four-course $75, five-course $90, seven-course $125 | content=Self described French cuisine with Flemish flair. Quiet, elegant atmosphere. They will wow you with the service, with extra touches everywhere, from occasional free cocktails to the limo service to the Kennedy Center included in the pre-theatre dining. Jacket required. }} * {{eat | name=Occidental Grill | alt= | url=http://www.occidentaldc.com/ | email= | address=1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.896767 | long=-77.0331 | directions= | phone=+1 202 783-1475 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-3PM, 5-10PM; Sa 11AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM; Su 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM | price=$50-65 | content=The Old Ebbitt Grill outshines this century-old establishment by the White House "Where Statesmen Dine" in terms of fame and age, but not in terms of quality. Anybody who is anybody in D.C. has dined here going back to its opening in 1906, and their images remain on the famous photo-lined walls. If the endless politicos bore you, keep in mind that the Occidental also hosted the Washington Senators victory banquet when the city won its first and only World Series. This restaurant doesn't rest on its star-studded laurels, though, and practices top-notch cookery, and is looking quite sharp following its centennial anniversary and $2 million renovation. }} * {{eat | name=Taberna del Alabardero | alt= | url=https://alabardero.com/ | email= | address=1776 I St NW | lat=38.900984 | long=-77.0414 | directions= | phone=+1 202 429-2200 | tollfree= | hours=Lunch: M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; dinner: M-Th 5:30-10:30PM, F Sa 5:30-11PM | price=$50-70; M-F prix-fixe: three-course $26, five-course $70, seven-course $85, wine-pairings $40 | content=Traditional Spanish cuisine served a la carte and as tapas, served in one very romantic restaurant. The three-course prix fixe is highway robbery. The restaurant also offers a dedicated vegetarian menu. Neither tapas nor prix-fixe menus are available on Saturday nights, so that's not the night to get your money's worth. }} * {{eat | name=Imperfecto | alt= | url=https://www.imperfectodc.com/ | email= | address=124 23rd St NW, | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=(202) 964-1012 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 5PM-10PM, F-Sat 11AM-11PM | price=$35-$100 | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content=The West End outpost of Chef Enrique Limardo, one of D.C.'s most notable chefs. Ultra chic and luxe for the relatively low key West End. Michelin-starred Mediterranean cooking in a postmodern apartment building. Weekend brunches are a much more affordable alternative to the expensive dinner menu. Reservations necessary. }} ==Drink== [[File:Interior - Corcoran Gallery of Art - DSC01195.JPG|thumb|270px|Inside the Corcoran]] Downtown, Foggy Bottom and the West End are generally not known for nightlife. Offices (and hotels) empty out after work, and happy hour at the hotel bars and restaurants can be a tad pricey, if not unimaginative. After that, the whole area generally slows down. The notable exception is the area around New Hampshire and M Street, which has become the area's hippest corner by far, led by the '''Yours Truly''' hotel and its restaurant/bars/cafes, '''Mercy Me''' and '''Call Your Mother'''. Expect a younger, hipper crowd here along with popular café, Tatté, directly opposite the hotel. Next door is the reliable Indian staple, '''Rasika''', which attracts an affluent, middle aged crowd. There are a couple of nice, standard bars by George Washington University and Foggy Bottom station, but the area is surprisingly quiet for a student ghetto. For more options, walk to [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] or [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]]. ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Bottom Line | alt= | url=http://www.thebottomlinedc.com/ | email= | address=1716 Eye Street NW | lat=38.9011 | long=-77.040365 | directions= | phone=+1 202 298-8488 | tollfree= | hours=Th–Su 11:30AM–midnight | price= | content=Established in 1979. A good dive bar. 12 beers on tap and another 18 beers available in bottles. }} * {{drink | name=Froggy Bottom Pub | url=https://www.froggybottompub.com/ | email= | address=2021 K Street NW | lat=38.902888 | long=-77.045937 | directions= | phone=+1 202 338-3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM | price= | content=Serving the community and the university for several years, Froggy Bottom is a good place to hang out with friends and enjoy a beer, with the food and beer fairly inexpensive. There is patio seating when the weather is warm, and some pool and foosball in the back. }} * {{drink | name=Duke's Grocery- Foggy Bottom | alt= | url=https://www.dukesgrocery.com/foggybottom | email= | address=2000 Pennsylvania Ave St NW Washington, DC 20006 | lat= | long= | directions=(Metro: Foggy Bottom, Circulator -Yellow Line) | phone=(202) 733-5623 | tollfree= | hours=Monday - Friday: 11:30am-10pm, Weekends 10am- 10pm | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=A friendly, relaxing British gastropub in otherwise workaday Foggy Bottom. Best known for its excellent 'Proper burger' and other modern British highlights. Popular with GW students, unwinding hospitality professionals and British expats alike. Strong cocktail program and lovely food in an modern British pub atmosphere. Other locations in Dupont, Woodley Park and Navy Yard. Pints $5-9, dinner $15-30. }} * {{drink | name=Off The Record @ The Hay Adams Hotel | url=https://www.hayadams.com/dining/off-the-record | email= | address=800 16th St NW | lat= | long= | directions=in the Hay-Adams Hotel | phone=+1 202 638-6600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-midnight, F Sa 11:30AM-12:30AM | price= | content=Recognized by Forbes.com as one of the world’s best hotel bars, Off the Record is known as Washington’s premiere "power bar" (right across the park from the White House), and a place to be seen and not heard. }} * {{drink | name=Recessions Bar and Grill | url=https://www.recessionsdc.com/ | email= | address=1823 L St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 296-6686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-midnight, F 11:30AM-2AM, Sa 5PM-2AM | price= | content=This has got to be the West End's cheapest dive bar, with $3 burgers and $4.50 sandwiches. Weekday happy hours 5PM-8PM see $2.75 "King Kongs"—26oz draft beers, as well as $2 bottles and $2.50 food specials. It's filled with after-work yuppies, of course, but it's still kind of amazing that this place is next to Farragut Square! }} * {{drink | name=Mercy Me | alt= | url=http://mercymedc.com | email= | address=1143 New Hampshire Ave NW Ground Floor | lat= | long= | directions=Metro: Dupont Circle South, Circulator- Blue Line | phone=+1 202 828-7762 | tollfree= | hours=5–10:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=Hip, modern bar/ lounge with a Latin influenced menu that's more [[Brooklyn]]/ [[Adams Morgan]] than West End. Very popular with a young cool crowd as well as hip out-of-towners. Although it is a hotel bar, it attracts a strong local crowd. Unpretentious and very welcoming. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Georgetown Inn West End | url=https://www.georgetowninnwestend.com/ | email= | address=1121 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 457-0565 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$150-185 | checkin= | checkout= | content=An all suite hotel. It's claim to be in Georgetown is a blatant lie—it's in the business district, and closer to Dupont Circle. The only reason to stay here would be if you find a good deal online. }} * {{sleep | name=Melrose Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.melrosehoteldc.com/ | email= | address=2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.90307 | long=-77.05227 | directions= | phone=+1 202 955-6400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$140-250 | content=The decor is a bit outdated, but the location and prices are good. It's in the business district, and close enough to Georgetown and the Kennedy Center where you could walk. }} * {{sleep | name=The Quincy | alt= | url=https://www.sonder.com/destinations/washington/the-quincy/c32476?sleeps=1 | email= | address=1823 L St NW | lat=38.90400 | long=-77.04272 | directions= | phone=+1 202 223-4320 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$120-180 | content=A fine hotel with some great rates, and has extended stay suites and meeting rooms geared towards business travelers. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Lombardy | alt= | url=https://www.hotellombardy.com/ | email=info@hotellombardy.com | address=2019 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.9015 | long=-77.04599 | directions= | phone=+1 202 828-2600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$160-270 | wikidata=Q56426566 | content=Old-fashioned boutique hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue just a few blocks from the White House. Rooms are slightly dated, but comfortable. }} * {{sleep | name=The River Inn | alt= | url=https://www.theriverinn.com/ | email= | address=924 25th Street NW | lat=38.90148 | long=-77.05355 | directions= | phone=+1 202 337-7600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$119-$354 | content=This comfortable apartment hotel is near Foggy Bottom station and the Kennedy Center and boasts large rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Yours Truly DC Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.yourstrulydc.com/ | email= | address=1143 New Hampshire Ave NW | lat=38.90492 | long=-77.04751 | directions= | phone=+1 833 588 9465 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$190-350 | content=Rooms are on the small side. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:W Hotel - POV Roof Terrace and Lounge.JPG|thumb|270px|VUE Rooftop Bar on top of the Hotel Washington]] * {{sleep | name=Fairmont Washington, D.C. | alt= | url=http://fairmont.com | email= | address=2401 M St NW | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 202 429-2400 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$250-650 | lastedit=2022-04-15 | content=Modern property in the heart of the West End, with classic touches and a picturesque lobby and courtyard. Popular with business travelers and an international crowd. }} * {{sleep | name=The Hay-Adams | alt= | url=https://www.hayadams.com/ | email= | address=800 16th St NW | lat=38.900476 | long=-77.036826 | directions= | phone=+1 202 638-6600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$300-800 | wikidata=Q11861763| wikipedia=Hay–Adams Hotel | image=Hay Adams Hotel.jpg | content=A prominent historic hotel right on Lafayette Square—if you get a window facing south, you'll have quite the view. As you might expect, you have to pay for this location, but the service and accommodations match those prices in quality even without the view. Also offers corporate suite accommodation. }} * {{sleep | name=The Mayflower Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.themayflowerhotel.com/ | email= | address=1127 Connecticut Ave NW | lat=38.904432 | long=-77.039946 | directions= | phone=+1 202 347-3000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$280-430 | wikidata=Q6797227 | content=Built in 1925, with extensive gold trim and elegance, this old hotel is has hosted several Presidents and other famous politicians. The level of service, though, has not kept pace with the other historic hotels in the area—the Hay-Adams and the Willard. }} * {{sleep | name=Park Hyatt Washington | alt= | url=https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/washington-dc/park-hyatt-washington-dc/wasph | email= | address=1221 24th St NW | lat=38.906009 | long=-77.051015 | directions= | phone=+1 202 789-1234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$400-800 | wikidata=Q18386726 | content=This is a modern, classy, and big hotel with the level of service you would expect from the prices. The somewhat odd location makes this a better hotel for business travelers. The location is very quiet. }} * {{sleep | name=Ritz Carlton Washington | alt= | url=https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/dc | email= | address=1150 22nd St NW | lat=38.904744 | long=-77.049074 | directions= | phone=+1 202 835-0500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$250-550 | wikidata=Q7760944 |lastedit=2022-01-28| content=Modern, luxurious hotel in between the Foggy Bottom and Dupont Metro stations, with the deluxe gym and spa in the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Washington | alt= | url=https://www.thehotelwashington.com/ | email=reservations@thehotelwashington.com | address=515 15th St NW | lat=38.896915 | long=-77.033435 | directions= | phone=+1 202 661-2400 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=noon | price=$270-500 | wikidata=Q15225890 | lastedit=2021-12-04 | content=Number one reason to stay here is aesthetic — the rooms, lobby, everything, are gorgeous. Fantastic views from the rooftop bar/restaurant. Huge gym. }} * {{sleep | name=Westin Georgetown | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wastw-the-westin-georgetown-washington-dc/ | email= | address=2350 M St NW | lat=38.904950 | long=-77.050971 | directions= | phone=+1 202 429-0100 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$250-500 | wikidata=Q18393956 | content=An unexceptional, but comfortable modern hotel geared towards business travelers, with a quiet location in the business district, and just a few blocks from Georgetown. }} * {{sleep | name=The Watergate Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/ | email=info@thewatergatehotel.com | address=2650 Virginia Ave NW | lat=38.89972 | long=-77.05546 | directions= | phone=+1 202-827-1600 | tollfree=+1 844-617-1972 | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q109349448 | content=When it opened in 1965, celebrity Italian architect Luigi Moretti's curvy, sprawling design sent shock waves through conservative D.C. Despite criticism, this luxury hotel quickly became a playground for the fabulous. Actors and models hobnobbed with the congressmen and Supreme Court justices who lived in the Watergate apartments. Its glamorous reputation was eclipsed with political scandal on June 17, 1972, when five intruders were caught in the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee, leading to Richard Nixon’s resignation from the presidency. }} * {{sleep | name=The Willard InterContinental | alt= | url=https://washington.intercontinental.com/ | email= | address=1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW | lat=38.896766 | long=-77.032184 | directions= | phone=+1 202 628-9100 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$360-1,000 | wikidata=Q731089 | content=D.C.'s [[Grand old hotels|grand old hotel]] two blocks from the White House. The hotel has ''tons'' of history. Every president since Franklin Pierce has stayed here, the first Japanese diplomats to ever stay at a foreign country stayed here, Martin Luther King penned his ''I Have a Dream'' speech here—you get the idea. The hotel isn't gliding on previous successes either; the service here is top-notch. It's on the east side of the White House, so it's not as convenient to the business district, but is very convenient to the [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|Mall]] and the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]. }} == Respect == Unlike '''K Street''', '''Foggy Bottom''' and the '''West End''' are also residential neighborhoods. Visitors are of course welcome, but please do not walk slowly, block the sidewalk, entrances to residences, or intersections where people may want to cross the street on green or red lights, and do not make a lot of noise outside at 3 in the morning. Remember that local residents have places to get to quickly day and night, and though D.C. is a global city (a name that's particularly apt west of downtown), most residents above a certain age do need some shut-eye before 3AM. ==Connect== Most bars and cafes offer free Wi-Fi. * {{listing | name=West End Neighborhood Library | alt=DC Public Library | url=https://www.dclibrary.org/westend | email=westendlibrary@dc.gov | address=2301 L St NW | lat=38.903896 | long=-77.050579 | directions= | phone=+1 202-724-8707 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q65071772 | content= }} ==Go next== * The obvious next stops are [[Washington, D.C./Georgetown|Georgetown]] to the west or the [[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]] to the east for dining, shopping, and nightlife (a 10- to 15-minute walk or a $1 Circulator bus ride from Foggy Bottom), and south to [[Washington, D.C./National Mall|Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin, and the Mall]]. * Also nearby is [[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]], the once bohemian but increasingly upscale counterpart to Georgetown. It melts seamlessly with the smaller '''West End''', especially around New Hampshire Avenue. Today, Dupont is a neighborhood of upscale boutiques, plush rowhouses and posh, bottle service clubs; and further afield is [[Adams Morgan]], far more diverse, bustling and home to the young and hip, with plenty of cutting edge restaurants and bars, classic buildings and interesting side streets. All of these neighborhoods are a scenic detour from the '''West End''' but a bit far from '''Foggy Bottom''' and '''K Street'''. * [[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]], home to the famous cemetery, National Airport, and more downtown dining and business, is just across the bridge, and is easy to reach via the Blue/Orange lines or by bus (or taxi). {{routebox | image1=WMATA Blue.svg | imagesize1=22px | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Springfield (Virginia)|Springfield]] | minorl1=[[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Largo (Maryland)|Largo]] | minorr1='''[[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]''' | image2=WMATA Orange.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Vienna (Virginia)|Vienna]] | minorl2=[[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[New Carrollton]] | minorr2='''[[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]''' | image3=WMATA Silver.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Reston (Virginia)|Reston]] | minorl3=[[Arlington (Virginia)|Arlington]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Largo (Maryland)|Largo]] | minorr3='''[[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]''' | image4=WMATA Red.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Gaithersburg]] | minorl4=[[Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle|Dupont Circle]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Wheaton]] | minorr4='''[[Washington, D.C./East End|East End]]''' }} {{guidedistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Washington, D.C.}} {{geo|38.899049|-77.043521|scale=15000}} 3z1xf2ad7gyi3c5padzx69fc4oizqwx 0 38857 4491943 4488119 2022-07-28T18:35:47Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* History */ pre-British history should use modern spellings rather than British-era spellings. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} [[Image:West Bengal in India (disputed hatched).svg|thumb|Map of West Bengal in India]] '''[https://www.wbtourismgov.in West Bengal]''' is a state in [[Eastern India]]. ==Regions== {{mapframe|height=600|staticmap=West Bengal Wikivoyage map.png}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t1}}|title=[[North Bengal]]|wikidata=Q1134759,Q1351487,Q28769140, Q2728658,Q4726845,Q2019766,Q533839, Q2049820}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t2}}|title=[[Birbhum-Murshidabad]]|wikidata=Q2088440,Q1546240}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t3}}|title=[[Rarh]]|wikidata=Q2088458, Q307474, Q29257278, Q29215602}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t4}}|title=[[Southwest Bengal]]|wikidata=Q29168456,Q1855537,Q1431920}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill={{StdColor|t5}}|title=[[Southeast Bengal]]|wikidata=Q1143880,Q548518,Q1478937,Q2308319,Q338425,Q1348}} {{Regionlist |region1name = [[North Bengal]] |region1color={{StdColor|t1}} |region1description=A gateway to [[North-Eastern India]], it is known for its wide range of animals and forests. |region2name = [[Birbhum-Murshidabad]] |region2color={{StdColor|t2}} |region2description=Best known as the home of [[Murshidabad]] and [[Santiniketan]], Birbhum-Murshidabad is famous for its folk culture. |region3name = [[Rarh]] |region3color={{StdColor|t3}} |region3description=A historical region on the western fringe of West Bengal. |region4name = [[Southwest Bengal]] |region4color={{StdColor|t4}} |region4description= |region5name = [[Southeast Bengal]] |region5color={{StdColor|t5}} |region5description=Home to the [[Kolkata|capital of West Bengal]]. }} ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Kolkata]] | lat=22.5435 |long=88.3342 | image=Indian_Museum.jpg |wikidata=Q1348}} (Calcutta) &mdash; centre of Bengali culture, the largest city in the state, the current capital of West Bengal and former capital of British India until 1911, is known as the "City of Palaces" * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Baharampur]] | lat=24.1 |long=88.25 | image= |wikidata=Q633530}} (Berhampore) &mdash; a fortified British cantonment with Dutch, French, Mughal and Portuguese architecture and reminiscences * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Bardhaman]] | lat=23.2403 |long=87.8674 | image=Sarbamangala_temple.jpg |wikidata=Q709267}} (Burdwan) &mdash; a major agricultural city * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Chandannagar]] | lat=22.8667 |long=88.3833 | image=Strand_Road_-_Chandan_Nagar_-_Hooghly_-_2013-05-19_7911.JPG }} (Chandernagore) &mdash; a former French colony * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Darjeeling]] | lat=27.0500 |long=88.2667 | image=Tea_plantation_Darjeeling.JPG |wikidata=Q169997}} &mdash; a beautiful hill station and centre of a major tea growing area * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Durgapur]] | lat=23.5354 |long=87.3022 | image= |wikidata=Q5088}} &mdash; an industrial city in the Rarh region * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Howrah]] | lat=22.59 |long=88.31 | image=Howrah_Bridge_et_les_ablutions_dans_la_Howrah.jpg |wikidata=Q205697}} &mdash; Kolkata's twin city, the second-largest in the state, with the largest railway complex in India * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Murshidabad]] | lat=24.18 |long=88.27 | image=Katra_debaditya_chatterjee.jpg |wikidata=Q1017175}} &mdash; former capital of Bengal under the Mughals * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Siliguri]] | lat=26.7265 |long=88.4152 | image=SIT.JPG |wikidata=Q5087}} &mdash; a major business and shopping centre and gateway for travellers to [[Sikkim]] and [[Northeastern India]] ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area]] | lat=23.21545 |long=86.11410 | image= }} &mdash; a low-lying hill in the Rarh region * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=Buxa Tiger Reserve |lat=26.62037 |long=89.52582 | image= }} &mdash; a forested area located in Buxa Hills is a habitat for tigers, Asian elephants and other mammals plus a variety of birds, amphibians and reptiles * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Gorumara National Park]] | lat=26.75636 |long=88.79748 | image=B. cyanea near Gorumara National Park.jpg }}, &mdash; rolling grasslands and forest is rich with herbivores such as the Indian rhinoceros and elephants birds, reptiles and amphibians * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; deltaic island on the mouth of river Hooghly, a major pilgrimage site * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sandakphu - Phalut Trek]] | lat=27.10553 |long=88.00160 | image= }} &mdash; Sandakphu (3,636 metres) is the highest point in West Bengal and Phalut (3,600 metres) is the northernmost point of West Bengal. The trek combines both these points offering great views of Kangchenjunga and several other snow peaks including [[Mount Everest]]. * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Santiniketan]] | lat=23.6833 |long=87.6833 | image=Santiniketan_1.JPG }} &mdash; town of Rabindranath Tagore's university Visva Bharati and known for exotic handmade goods * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_059.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps [[UNESCO World Heritage site]] * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Gour-Pandua|Gour]] | lat= 24.8748199 |long=88.1340191 | image= }} and {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Gour-Pandua|Pandua]] | lat= 25.1524338 |long=88.1669475 | image= }} &mdash; Twin historical and heritage sites near Malda town ==Understand== ===History=== West Bengal's history dates back to 20,000 years. The region was a part of the Vanga Kingdom, the kingdom of [[Magadha]]. Bengal had ancient trade relations with Burma ([[Myanmar]]), [[Thailand]] and [[Sumatra]]. She was invaded by Rajendra Chola I of the Chola Dynasty between 1021 and 1023. During the 12th century, Sufi missionaries arrived in Bengal, bringing along with them the message of Islam. Bakhtiar Khilji, a military commander from the [[Delhi]] Sultanate, overran Bengal between 1202 and 1206. Bengal was conquered by the Mughals in 1576. There were several independent Hindu states established in Bengal during the Mughal period like those of Maharaja Pratap Aditya of [[Jashore]] and Raja Sitaram Ray of [[Bardhaman]]. The Koch Bihar Kingdom in northern Bengal flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries. European traders arrived late in the 15th century. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 saw the defeat of Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal. Bengal Presidency was established by 1765, eventually including all British territories north of the Central Provinces (now [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Chhattisgarh]]), from the mouths of the Ganges and the Brahmaputra to the Himalayas and the [[Punjab]] region. Calcutta was named the capital of British India in 1772. The Bengal Renaissance and Brahmo Samaj movement had a great impact on the cultural and economic life of Bengal. There was a failed uprising against British rule in 1857 that resulted in the disbandment of the British East India Company. Between 1905 and 1911, attempts were made to divide the province of Bengal into two zones, to curb nationalism, but widespread protest forced the British to call it off. Bengal played a major role in the Indian independence movement, producing some of India's greatest revolutionaries including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. When India gained independence in 1947, Bengal was partitioned along religious lines. The western part remained in India as West Bengal while the eastern part joined [[Pakistan]] as East Bengal (later renamed East Pakistan, giving rise to independent [[Bangladesh]] in 1971). In 1950, the princely state of [[Cooch Behar]] merged with West Bengal. In 1955, the former French enclave of [[Chandannagar]] was integrated into West Bengal. The 1970s saw the rise of Left-Radicals in the name of Maoism, with a significant portion of the youth refusing to recognise the independence of 1947. Incidents surrounding the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 caused millions of refugees to influx into West Bengal, most of them Hindus. The Left Front, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), governed the state for the subsequent three decades, making it the longest-serving democratically elected communist party in the world. Although they were defeated in the 2011 and later legislative elections, the Communists' imprint remains powerful on the state, with many streets named after Marx and other local and foreign revolutionary figures. ===Geography=== West Bengal is diverse in terms of geography and is distinctively unique for being the only state in India with mountains in the north and sea in the south, with vast stretches of plains, plateaus and deltas between them. The Eastern Himalayas range starts abruptly up from the Terai region near [[Siliguri]]. The region is further divided into two parts: the Singalila and Darjeeling ranges. The Singalila range is located along the border of [[Darjeeling]] and [[Nepal]]. [[Sandakphu]] at {{m|3,636}} is the highest point of West Bengal. Remnants of the Sivaliks can be seen in the [[Dooars]] region, where they are known as the Buxa-Jayanti Hills. The Terai is a belt of marshy grasslands, savannas and forests at the base of the Himalayas range. The Dooars region stretching across the middle of the Terai belt are a conglomerate of tall grasslands, savannas and evergreen and deciduous forests. South of the Terai region the plain of North Bengal starts and continues up to the left bank of the Ganges. It gets fed by rivers and rivulets originating in the Eastern Himalayas. The Rarh region lies south of the Ganges and east of the Chotanagpur plateau, the eastern part of which is in West Bengal. Part of the Sunderbans is located in the vast deltaic region, South-East of the state. ===Climate=== West Bengal experiences 5 seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. Spring is short and more dominant in the northern region. Summer commences from the first week of March and continues till June. The weather remains hot and humid during the day, accompanied by cool breezes at night. The western highlands will experience a hot dry climate. Thunderstorms locally called ''Kalbaishakhi'' occurs in late summer. Monsoon starts in July and ends in late September when torrential rainfall gives rise to severe floods in the south. Autumn is short, between October and mid-November. The retreating monsoon at this time may give rise to storms. Winter sets by late November and continues till Spring arrives in February, January being the coldest. The Himalayan region in the north experiences snowfall during winter, usually after mid-December. ====Temperature==== In the plains, during summer the temperature ranges between 26 °C (79 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) while winter experiences between 13 °C (55 °F) to 19 °C (66 °F). The [[Darjeeling Hills]] have an average temperature of about 15 °C (59 °F) during summer and 2 °C (36 °F) during winter. ====Rainfall==== [[North Bengal]] receives the highest rainfall: 200-400 cm, the coastal region around 200 cm, while the western region is 100-150 cm. The drought-like condition may occur in the districts of Purulia and Bankura. ==Talk== The official languages of the state are '''[[Bengali]]''' and '''English'''. '''[[Nepali]]''' is widely spoken in the [[Darjeeling Hills]]. '''[[Hindi]]''' is spoken in major cities, and you're likely to find a Hindi speaker in [[Kolkata]]. Other commonly spoken languages include [[Santali]], [[Odia]], and [[Urdu]]. ==Get in== [[Kolkata]] is normally the gateway to the state, but there are entry points all around. ===By plane=== West Bengal has two international airports at [[Kolkata]] and [[Siliguri]] respectively. The state also has some smaller airports, among which Andal Airport at [[Durgapur]] has commercial operations. ===By train=== Railways link it with other states from all sides. ===By car=== Major road connections are NH 2 from [[Delhi]], NH 5 from [[Chennai]], NH 6 from [[Western India]] and NH 31 from [[Guwahati]]. Kolkata is also connected by the Golden Quadrilateral that joins the four metropolitan cities of the country (Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai). ===By boat=== Major ports are Kolkata and Haldia, and there are some smaller ports. ==Get around== Within the state, the main transport links are trains and buses. Taxis and hired cars are available in most places. ===By train=== West Bengal is part of the three zones of Indian Railways: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Eastern Railway (ER) and South Eastern Railway (SER). Apart from the mail and express trains coming from outside the state (they are generally very crowded), there are some fast trains within the state and a large number of passenger trains and locals (mostly around Kolkata). ==See== West Bengal has numerous independent theatre groups locally called "Jatra dol" (travelling group/band), who perform shows mostly in the rural areas. Foreigners, not familiar with the dialect spoken, can enjoy the atmosphere surrounding these events, as fairs organized by local inhabitants, merchants and craftsmen often accompany such gatherings. Kolkata has many established theatre houses, which host events by international theatre groups frequently. Such events draw people from around the globe as it offers a unique opportunity to share culture and ideas. Museums of various discipline are located in the Southeastern region. Several science museums and technology demonstration institutions are scattered across the state. The Himalaya in the north offers a great number of destinations and tourist spots. Wildlife sanctuaries also have resorts scattered on their periphery. Monuments and places of worship had been influenced by several culture, their distinct architecture also speaks of the time of their construction. British influence had led to the construction of many buildings featuring European style architecture, few noteworthy of them carries a Gothic influence. ===World Heritage Site=== * [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]] *[[Sundarbans National Park]] ==Do== * {{do | name= Adda| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content= "Adda" is a term Bengalis use for freestyle intellectual verbal information sharing. It is a common sight in Bengal to find groups engaged in rigorous discussion and debates, though more notably in Calcutta. Such gathering always welcome anyone who wishes to join them. It offers a great opportunity to learn more about the local customs, the people and their views on different things and happenings in and around West Bengal.English speaking travellers can visit Nandan film complex anytime of the day to find the place brimming with such activities. People from various age groups will happily invite foreign tourists to join their discussions and share thoughts, ideas and experience. }} * {{do | name=Boat ride | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= Boatmen usually demand ₹ 500 for an hour. Price is negotiable through bargaining | lastedit=2015-02-25 | content=Take a boat ride across the Hooghly River, or hire a small boat and spend the evening discovering the banks of the river around Kolkata, Howrah, Diamond Harbour, Chandannagar or Murshidabad. }} ==Eat== [[File:Luchi&alurdom.jpg|thumbnail|Traditional Bengali breakfast comprising of ''luchi'' with ''alur dom'', ''dal'' and ''shondesh''.]] West Bengal is famous for fish preparations and sweet meat but some of the vegetarian dishes are also a speciality. In earlier centuries widows were prohibited from taking anything other than vegetarian food (predominantly they still are but now rules are being broken) and they were principal chefs in large homes. They developed vegetarian dishes extensively. Bengali cuisine is centred around fish. ''Macher jhol'', fish in curry gravy, is a watery fish curry available everywhere and goes well with rice, but Bengalis everywhere swear by the ''hilsa'' fish (a variant of shad). Hilsa, lightly marinaded in mustard and steamed is up there with the best fish dishes in the world. Bengali sweets are famous all over India. ''Roshogolla'' (cheese balls dipped in a sugary syrup), ''pantua'', a fried variant of the same, ''roshomalai'', the same cheeseballs dipped in creamy sweetened milk, ''mishti doi'' (sweet yoghurt), ''shondesh'' (another type of milk-based sweet, available in several variations). In a big city such as Kolkata one will get all types of food from any part of the country. Even one can get Chinese, Thai and continental. In most of the other towns, one can mostly find Bengali hotel and restaurants, though Punjabi, North Indian and South Indian outlets are also available. Mughlai dishes are very popular. ==Drink== There are plenty of bars across the state. ==Stay safe== West Bengal is very safe for foreigners. People are friendly and accept people of different cultures warmly. As a foreigner you might find people staring at you but they are just curious. But if you notice anything objectionable in their behaviour with you, face them boldly and ask for help. People are helpful and you will have them coming to your rescue. You may also call the police. But people on the roads are helpful to foreigners and they can be relied upon. West Bengal is a very politically active state. You may witness clashes, which most often occur between students of fronts affiliated to the ruling party and the opposition parties. It is better to stay out of the matter and leave the area, as even the police sometimes get involved. ==Respect== Although West Bengal has a lot in common with [[Bangladesh]], don't treat it as a part of Bangladesh, It can be considered offensive. The Indian rupee is commonly known as ''taka'' in West Bengal. It is not to be confused with the Bangladeshi taka. The various respect tips in the [[Bangladesh#Respect|Bangladesh]] article apply here, except that the state is Hindu-majority. {{IsPartOf|Eastern India}} [[la:Bengala Occidentalis]] {{usableregion}} {{geo|22.566666666667|88.366666666667|zoom=8}} 6s85z1okyjhagas8oau1rdgzwuardwr 0 38976 4492172 4491521 2022-07-29T07:49:03Z LPfi 79572 /* top */ removed "but most of it is controlled by Morocco": that's not a "but", and unnecessary in the lead, the map should show what is controlled by whom wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for 30–50 km west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania. When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. The Polisario declared the '''Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic''' (SADR) in 1976, but the country has only been recognized by around 28 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Entry into this portion is only possible through [[Algeria]]. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on the your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco—officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]] is closed, and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} k908sd8syegdr5kxwrfzd7cft40id3t 4492183 4492172 2022-07-29T08:02:54Z Koavf 36077 convert wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for {{convert|30–50|km}} west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania. When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. The Polisario declared the '''Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic''' (SADR) in 1976, but the country has only been recognized by around 28 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Entry into this portion is only possible through [[Algeria]]. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on the your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco—officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]] is closed, and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} dhxxx5qqiiptg859wu6d650s7kd2rur 4492195 4492183 2022-07-29T08:22:18Z LPfi 79572 /* Understand */ update according to [[w:Special:Permalink/1097195537|Wikipedia:Western Sahara]]; tweaks wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for {{convert|30–50|km}} west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the SADR-controlled Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. The political situation has been in a stalemate for decennia, and breakdowns in negotiations has led to threats to break the ceasefire and indeed, there has been some fighting in the 2020s. Entry into the SADR-controlled portion is only possible through [[Algeria]]. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania. When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. The Polisario declared the '''Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic''' (SADR) in 1976, but the country has been recognized by only around 46 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Explicit support for the Moroccan view is also scarce. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== There has been unrest and protests in the Morocco-controlled area, met harshly by police. What view on the situation dominates among the population is unclear. The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco — officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]] is closed, and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} 9e138wrlfqc4iodz7tdslldzmivl0ly 4492197 4492195 2022-07-29T08:24:49Z LPfi 79572 merged sentence from Understand into Get in - but what's the current situation? wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for {{convert|30–50|km}} west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the SADR-controlled Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. The political situation has been in a stalemate for decennia, and breakdowns in negotiations has led to threats to break the ceasefire and indeed, there has been some fighting in the 2020s. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania. When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. The Polisario declared the '''Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic''' (SADR) in 1976, but the country has been recognized by only around 46 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Explicit support for the Moroccan view is also scarce. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== There has been unrest and protests in the Morocco-controlled area, met harshly by police. What view on the situation dominates among the population is unclear. The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco — officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]], which used to be the entry route, is closed (as of when?), and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} 9gukp9sv9yhye9ny2euxpzhpkceigkx 4492200 4492197 2022-07-29T08:29:01Z LPfi 79572 /* Understand */ moving up info from History wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for {{convert|30–50|km}} west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the SADR-controlled Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. The political situation has been in a stalemate for decennia, and breakdowns in negotiations has led to threats to break the ceasefire and indeed, there has been some fighting in the 2020s. SADR has been recognized by only around 46 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Explicit support for the Moroccan view is also scarce. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania; the Polisario declared the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== There has been unrest and protests in the Morocco-controlled area, met harshly by police. What view on the situation dominates among the population is unclear. The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco — officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]], which used to be the entry route, is closed (as of when?), and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} c7qxk0h1dwtpofu7llcx7zx0jlvddtq 4492201 4492200 2022-07-29T08:40:05Z Ikan Kekek 36420 We can't have questions in destination articles; the talk page is the place for them. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tifariti (Western Sahara) banner Navarra hospital.jpg}} {{Warningbox|The area starting at the Berm and extending for {{convert|30–50|km}} west is littered with [[War zone safety#Land mines and unexploded ordnance|land mines]]. Many governments recommend against travel near the Berm or to the east of it. |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/morocco |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/western-sahara |au=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/morocco |lastedit=2021-05-26 }} '''Western Sahara''' is an area on the west coast of [[North Africa]]. A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). {{disclaimerbox|None of the content in this guide should be taken as a political endorsement of claims by either side in the dispute over the sovereignty of these territories.}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|25|-13|zoom=6|name=Western Sahara (and most of northern Mauritania)}} ===Under Moroccan administration=== * {{listing | name=[[El Aaiún]] (Laayoune) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.15 | long=-13.2 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Laayoune | image=Plaza de la Marcha Verde, en El Aaiun.jpg | wikidata=Q47837 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Al Mahbass]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Boujdour]] (Cape Bojador) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.126194 | long=-14.483519 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cape Bojador | wikidata=Q185222 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Ad Dakhla]] (Villa Cisneros) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.716667 | long=-15.95 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakhla, Western Sahara | image=Dakhla Peninsula Monument.jpg | wikidata=Q345204 | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[El Marsa]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.098007 | long=-13.414484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=El Marsa, Western Sahara | image=Port de Laayoune.jpg | wikidata=Q3544425 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Guelta Zemmur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.15 | long=-12.366667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Guelta Zemmur | wikidata=Q1380087 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Haouza]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.0814 | long=-11.1433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Haouza | wikidata=Q1584114 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Smara]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.739444 | long=-11.670278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Smara | image=Smara,rooftopE.jpg | wikidata=Q842810 | content= }} * {{listing | name=[[Akhfenir]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=28.095278 | long=-12.048333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Akhfennir | wikidata=Q18729679 | content= }} ===Under SADR administration=== * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Bir Lehlou]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.351944 | long=-9.567222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bir Lehlou | image=Bir Lehlu school.jpg | wikidata=Q614754 | content=The temporary capital until 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Tifariti]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.158 | long=-10.567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tifariti | image=Tifariti 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q2360337 | content=The temporary capital since 2008. }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Agwanit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.183333 | long=-13.133056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Agounit | wikidata=Q2260996 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Zoug]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zoug | wikidata=Q8074630 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Meharrize]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=26.147222 | long=-11.069167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Meharrize | wikidata=Q3304460 | content= }} * {{listing | type=city | name=[[Dougaj]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.055556 | long=-13.552778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dougaj | wikidata=Q3037972 | content= }} ===Under [[Mauritania]]n temporary administration=== * {{listing | type=around | name=[[Lagouira]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=20.833333 | long=-17.091667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=La Güera | image=Laguera view.jpg | wikidata=Q1356850 | content=Abandoned in 2002 and partially buried in sand, it is inhabited by a few fishermen. In 2016, it was occupied by the SADR army. }} ==Other destinations== For those interested in sight-seeing, there are few opportunities for wildlife or natural formations other than the dunes. The area controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)—known as the Free Zone or Liberated Territories—is of interest to those interested in the political conflict. <br clear="right" /> ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationWesternSahara.svg}} While there is a long coastline, much of it is rocky and not fit for beaches or travel. Large-scale fishing and ports are at [[Ad Dakhla]]. Much of the territory is arid desert. [[Image:Western-sahara-map.png|thumb|450px|Map of Western Sahara]] The area to the immediate east of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was peppered by land mines and should be considered off-limits to any traveler: the territory had one of the highest concentrations of land mines in the world and even where warning signs were posted, most are gone due to the weather. The SADR destroyed its landmines several years ago but some may remain. The Moroccan side of the wall still contains thousands of mines and is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, the SADR-controlled Free Zone has almost no roads, so profound navigation experience and a 4×4 with high ground clearance is required. The gates in the berm, which can be used by UN patrols, are not open to regular travelers. The political situation has been in a stalemate for decennia, and breakdowns in negotiations has led to threats to break the ceasefire and indeed, there has been some fighting in the 2020s. SADR has been recognized by only around 46 states and has control over only a largely uninhabited eastern slice of territory. Explicit support for the Moroccan view is also scarce. ===History=== Under Spanish rule, as Spanish Sahara, the territory was divided by Spain into two administrative regions: the northern strip, known as Saguia el-Hamra, and the southern two-thirds, named Río de Oro. [[File:Sangar western sahara.jpg|thumbnail|A sangar (fortification) from the Western Sahara conflict]] [[Morocco]] occupied and annexed the northern two-thirds of Spanish Sahara in 1976, while the rest was annexed by Mauritania; the Polisario declared the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). When Mauritania withdrew in 1979, Morocco annexed the southern portion of the territory. A guerrilla war with the Polisario Front liberation movement contesting [[Rabat]]'s sovereignty ended in a 1991 cease-fire. A referendum on final status has been repeatedly postponed; a sticking point regarding any potential referendum is who would get to vote. ===Political situation on the Moroccan side=== There has been unrest and protests in the Morocco-controlled area, met harshly by police. What view on the situation dominates among the population is unclear. The Moroccan name for Western Sahara is "Southern Provinces"; calling it "Western Sahara" can bring your political position into question, and people who don't share the Moroccan government's position can be deported and banned from re-entering Western Sahara. The safest and most hassle-free way of traveling this area is to ignore politics completely. Unlike in other parts of Morocco, checkpoints on the road are to be taken very seriously: ''always'' come to a full stop unless explicitly motioned to move on. Travel plans communicated at the last checkpoint should not be changed spontaneously: travelers sometimes are tracked pretty well, and if you show up in a different place than the one on your itinerary, questions can be asked. Moroccan officials are very wary of journalists and humanitarian aid workers due to a perceived interference with what they consider purely Moroccan matters. It is strongly advised that you not mention a profession even remotely related to those. This is also true for the immigration forms filled out when entering Morocco — officials at every checkpoint can retrieve that data via phone and they sometimes do this. ===People=== Western Sahara's inhabitants, known as '''Sahrawis''', are of Arab and Berber ethnicity and speak the Hassānīya dialect of Arabic. They are hospitable and known for their elaborate tea ceremonies. ===Economy=== Western Sahara depends on pastoral nomadism, fishing, and phosphate mining as the principal sources of income for the population. The territory lacks sufficient rainfall for sustainable agricultural production, and most of the food for the urban population must be imported. Virtually all trade and other economic activities are controlled by the Moroccan government. Moroccan energy interests in 2001 signed contracts to explore for oil off the coast of Western Sahara, a move that has angered Polisario and international observers. Incomes and standards of living in Western Sahara are substantially below the Moroccan level. Basic food items and gas are subsidized by the Moroccan government. ===Climate=== Western Sahara is a hot, dry desert; consequently, rain is rare, but flash floods occasionally occur. Cold offshore air currents produce fog and heavy dew. There is very little water in the ground. This coupled with a lack of water vapor in the air, which in other regions acts as a greenhouse gas, allows daytime heat to be lost very rapidly into space via infrared radiation. The result is harsh cold nights, despite the very high daytime temperatures. In comparison with the Central Sahara though, the Western Sahara has more moisture in the air, and a lower annual temperature range due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Along most of the coastline, thick fog can form in the early morning hours and reduce visibility until noon considerably. ===Landscapes=== Mostly low, flat desert, with large areas of rocky or sandy surfaces rising to small mountains in south and northeast. Low-lying sand dunes cover the territory. If you are traveling overland, you will find no border formalities between Morocco and Western Sahara. Your passport may be asked for at the many checkpoints on the road south, but will not be stamped, as the Moroccan authorities regard the Western Sahara as part of Morocco. ==Get in== [[File:Ruta N1 entre El Aaiun y El Marsa (puerto de El Aaiun).jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 between El Aaiún and El Marsa]] The vast majority of Western Sahara is administered by [[Morocco]], which considers it an integral part of its territory, so the same entry conditions apply as for the rest of Morocco. However, independent travel in the region is restricted. While crossing through Western Sahara while traveling overland between Morocco and [[Mauritania]] is usually OK, some travelers have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife. At any time, travelers can be turned back if they are suspected to have any interest in the political or humanitarian situation: any hint at journalistic activities or anything even remotely connected (like working as cameraperson for even an advertisement agency) should be avoided. Official entry requirements for SADR-controlled areas are unclear, but in practice, the area is entirely off-limits to visitors: you cannot legally cross the heavily guarded and mined berm from the Moroccan-controlled side, the land border with [[Algeria]], which used to be the entry route, is closed, and there are no legal border crossings from Mauritania into SADR-controlled territory either. ===By plane=== * From [[Spain]], [[Canary Islands]] and various cities in [[Morocco]]: [[Laayoune]], Hassan I Airport ({{IATA|EUN}}) * From [[Agadir]], [[Casablanca]] and seasonally from the [[Canary Islands]]: Dakhla Airport ({{IATA|VIL}}) *Τhe Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) decided to open the Dakhla-Paris route with Royal Air Maroc, as of early 2021. Even for domestic flights, passport controls are stricter than in the rest of Morocco. ===By bus=== Buses connect all larger cities and will drop passengers anywhere along the road when asked. ===By boat=== While there has been discussion or restoring the ferry to [[Tarfaya]] from the [[Canary Islands]], as of June 2019, it seems unlikely. ===By train=== There are no railways in Western Sahara. ===By car=== See also the [[#Get around]] section below. * From the '''north''', along the coast: From [[Agadir]] one can just drive down the RN1 through [[Tiznit]], [[Guelmim]], [[Tan-Tan]], passing [[Tarfaya]] {{km|30}} east, through [[Akhfenir]], [[Laayoune]], [[Boujdour]], [[Dakhla]] all the way to [[Mauritania]]. * From the '''north''', through the desert: The road from Assa via Zag to Al-Mahbes apparently has been closed for years, but was open between Assa and Zag as of early 2014. Continuing onwards to Al-Mahbes was denied by local authorities with reference to the frequent military operations, landmines and general security concerns. Al-Mahbes is relatively close to Tindouf, the Polisario's headquarter and the refugee camps, which possibly renders the region sensitive in the view of the Moroccan military. Moreover, this region is rumored to be possibly part of the operational area of Al-Qaeda in Magreb. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-66.jpg|thumbnail|Road N1 close to the Golfe de Cintra.]] * From the '''south''': Entering Western-Sahara from the south (Mauritania) involves passing through a few kilometers of no-man's land, which is notorious for its landmines, bandits, false guides offering to guide you through the strip. Only attempt this passage in full daylight and with either a reliable guide, or much more practical, in a convoy; just talk to some truck drivers at the border. Do not be misled by the old tarmac road which you will cross: this is the so-called "Spanish Road", which dates back to the era of Spanish Sahara (before 1975) and in both direction only leads to impassable sand dunes and minefields. Only a few meters of this road are still being in use today, which are close to the Mauritanian Border Post. Do not venture on this road any further than this. Deadly incidents have continued to occur over the last years as result of falsely interpreting the Spanish Road as the right track. ===By bike=== There is a bike route by the coast, from Guelmin in Morocco via Western Sahara and Mauritania to Saint Louis in Senegal. See [[Cycling the Western Sahara]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== Traveling by car is probably one of the most convenient means of transport in Western Sahara, as public transport restricts one to larger settlements. Though there are some precautions one should take: * Always refuel before any longer stretch on the road. That larger town on your map might turn out to be a small village without a gas station. Especially south of [[Tan-Tan]], settlements are few and far between. * The road's condition changes from "awesome" to "abysmal", often without warning and sometimes every few kilometers. Don't follow the guy who overtakes you with {{kmh|150}}—you might meet him later anyway, with a broken axle, a good 100 m off the road. Don't even trust your own experience on a road—a single night of rain can turn a great road into a terrible one. * When going off-road, either '''know''' that the area is free of mines or have a reliable guide. Follow existing tracks where possible. * Take a mobile with you, it will work in almost all areas and it will make life easier when the car breaks down. * And the usual desert tips: bring more than enough water, something to keep you warm at night in case you have to sleep in your car. *There are several police checkpoints along the road. Additionally to the typical controls at the entrance and exit of main villages (Laâyoune, Cape Bojador and Dakhla), there are checkpoints on the bridge over the Oued Drâa (N28º 31.862’ W10º 56.669’) just before Tan-Tan, 2km before Sidi Akhfenir (on the first cheapfuel station: N28º 05.814’ W12º 02.824’) and on the crossroad to Dakhla (N23º 53.615’ W15º 40.585’). At the crossroad, if you just want to fill out in the nearby fuel station and not want to drive all the way to Dakhla, explain that to the police which will probably let you pass more rapidly. In fact, police checkpoints are usually friendly and things can move very rapidly if you hand out a photocopied paper with the details of the travellers: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, profession, number and validity of the passport, coming from, going to, date of entry in Morocco and the Moroccan police number (a group of letters and numbers stamped usually on the last page of the passport when entering Morocco); and also of the vehicle: brand, model and license plate number. Be aware that radars for estimating speed are on the rise in Morocco, and they are no exception in Western Sahara; a typical spot for speed checking is on the southern exit of Laâyoune. ==Talk== The native language of the majority is '''Hassaniya Arabic'''. It is not mutually intelligible with [[Arabic phrasebook|Standard Arabic]], which is not widely spoken. '''[[Moroccan Arabic phrasebook|Moroccan Arabic]]''' is also widely spoken, and is the ''lingua franca'' on the streets and the workplace because of the many Moroccans residing in the country. '''French''' is spoken by a lot of those who moved in from Morocco proper and to some degree by a lot of locals who sometimes deal with tourists. '''Spanish''' is spoken rarely (mostly by those old enough to have learned it under Spanish occupation), '''English''' even rarer. People are generally very patient with people they don't share a language with and are also used to communicating with their hands and feet. Also, because of a very low literacy level, writing things down does not help communication much. ==See== [[File:Vista de El Aaiún.jpg|thumbnail|View of El Aaiún]] * The Saharan desert. * Remnants of the Spanish colonial rule in the capital [[El Aaiún]]. * Many beautiful, completely unspoiled beaches that sometimes go on for miles. ==Do== ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Moroccan dirham | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;dirham | date=January 2022 | USD=9 | EUR=10 | GBP=13 | source=[http://www.xe.com/currency/mad-moroccan-dirham XE.com] }} The official currency of the Moroccan-controlled portion is the '''Moroccan dirham''', sometimes symbolised as "'''Dh'''", "'''Dhs''', "'''DH'''", "'''درهم''', or the plural form of "'''دراهم'''" or "'''Dhm'''" (ISO code: '''MAD'''). It's divided into 100 santime or centimes (c). There are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirham coins, although coins smaller than 20c are rarely seen these days. Banknotes are available in denominations of Dh 20, 50, 100 and 200. The SADR has also minted its own '''pesetas''' ("'''Pts.'''", ISO code: EHP). It has an official exchange rate of €1 for 166.386 Pts. Algerian dinars and Mauritanian ouguiyas circulate alongside the Sahrawi peseta in the Sahrawi refugee camps and the SADR-controlled part of Western Sahara. ===Costs=== Prices are lower than in Morocco, in part due to Moroccan government's subsidization policy. ==Eat== With fishing being the main source of income for the local population, fish is the obvious choice: It is fresh and very cheap. ==Drink== Traditional Sahrawi hospitality includes the serving of [[tea]] to all guests in one's home. The tea is really strong, even for people used to high caffeine intake. ==Stay safe== Hot, dry, dust-and-sand-laden sirocco wind can occur during winter and spring; widespread harmattan haze exists 60% of time, often severely restricting visibility. There are low-level uprisings and political violence which is altogether rare, but can escalate. Occupying powers are likely to evict foreigners in such case. The N1—and even more so the roads into the heart of the territory—are very remote roads, with facilities and settlements being easily {{km|150-200}} away from each other. Take enough fuel (always refuel before going on the next leg, you never know what is going to happen) and enough water (several liters per person). Mobile network connection exists along N1. ===Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO)=== There was war in Western Sahara for over 15 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and as a result, the landmine and UXO situation to this day remains quite unclear, despite efforts of the Moroccan Government to improve the situation. There are landmines ''not only'' in the remote parts of the country close to berm, but all the way down main coastal road (N1) to the Mauritanian border. Google Earth clearly shows the efforts to clear minefields all along N1, which continue to this day—despite Moroccan officers tending to tell tourists that this part of the country is safe. Around the settlements (Boujdour, Ad-Dakhla, Golfe de Cintra) the situation seems to be slightly worse, possibly due their strategic significance in the war. The warning signs are sometimes so rusty that they can't be recognised anymore, but usually the combination of two small metal signs is a strong indicator. [[File:FortecolorWestsaharaIII-60.jpg|thumbnail|Withered Landmine Warning Sign at N1 south of Ad-Dakhla.]] Keep eyes open to lines of stones, cairns, staples of old tyres and similar man-made marking—they are usually meaningful! Generally, any place off the tarmac-road of N1 and off-branching tarmac roads must be considered unsafe. Car-wrecks are strong indicators—do not explore these! Strategically significant points (the various small passes, narrow valleys, elevated points, etc.) are more dangerous, but this does not mean that other places are safe. Any man-made fortifications (straight sand-walls, round sand-wall [for artillery] and any other military looking movements of ground) pose particular danger (esp. south of Ad-Dakhla, but also south of Boujdour). It might be that these were mined when being abandoned to prevent them from falling into the other party's hand, or it might be that the surroundings were mined from the beginning to protect against guerrilla attacks, but anyway the mine-cleaning patterns strongly indicate that such places were and possibly continue to be particularly dangerous. Few to no mine-clearing efforts can be observed off the N1 - that possibly means that (e.g. for lack of touristic significance) these areas continue to be mined and efforts were focussed at the immediate surrounding of N1. The patterns of cleaning mine-fields indicate that in not all cases does the Moroccan Government seem to be aware of the location of minefields, which requires more or less random search pattern. Moreover, on Google Earth it can be seen that where minefields have previously been cleared, new clearing activities have resumed later. This again indicates that even traces of cleared minefields do not guarantee safety. This includes the surroundings of the lagoon of Ad-Dakhla, including the lands north of it. ==Stay healthy== No matter whether you travel in a private car or on a bus, always take enough water for at least 24 hours to be prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Don't touch unknown vegetation—some of the seemingly good looking fruit one can find on the road side are poisonous even when just touched (one looks like miniature water melons, another like small cucumbers). When climbing some of the rare stone formations, be aware of scorpions. Even though extremely rare, sometimes cobras are spotted (usually after a period of a few days with hot winds blowing to the West). The quality of '''[[tap water]]''' is variable; ask before drinking it, or just drink bottled water. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} The culture is Islamic but not particularly strict; the form of Islam that developed among the nomad population is non-mosque-based. Political and social displays of Sahrawi nationalism are violently repressed by the Moroccan police and military. ==Connect== Teleboutiques and internet cafes are not hard to find in the cities, but connection speed may vary from place to place. Most cafes, restaurants and hotels offer free wifi. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|25.0|-13.0|zoom=7}} {{IsPartOf|North Africa}} 3xtylkg8olf7aij9ekd6krfl6i2yykr 0 39149 4492080 4491371 2022-07-29T03:52:15Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|West Vancouver banner ambleside beach2.jpg|caption=Ambleside Beach with the Lions Gate Bridge}} '''[https://westvancouver.ca/ West Vancouver]''' is a suburban area of [[Vancouver]]'s North Shore in the [[Lower Mainland]] of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It has a few good parks, excellent hikes and some of the most expensive property in Canada. ==Understand== [[File:Tugboat in front of North Vancouver.jpg|thumb|350px|West Vancouver and Grouse Mountain, viewed from across English Bay]] West Vancouver is mainly a residential district as it has no manufacturing industry by law. Many of its residents commute to downtown Vancouver, work at home, or are retired. It is home to some very large expensive houses, most with views of Vancouver Island, English Bay, and/or Howe Sound. West Van (as the locals call it) is Canada's wealthiest municipality (followed by its neighbor, [[North Vancouver]]). Together with the District of [[North Vancouver]] and City of [[North Vancouver]], it is part of a local regional grouping referred to as the North Shore municipalities, or simply "The [[North Shore (British Columbia)|North Shore]]". ==Get in== {{Mapframe|49.364|-123.201|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. ===By car=== The main entry points to West Vancouver are '''Highway 1''' (Trans Canada Highway) from [[North Vancouver]] or by '''Highway 99''' across the '''Lion's Gate Bridge''' from [[Vancouver]]. Visitors travelling '''south on Highway 99''' from [[Squamish]] or [[Whistler]] will arrive in the North Shore just above Horseshoe Bay. ===By boat=== * {{Listing|name=BC Ferries - West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) ferry terminal|alt=|url=https://www.bcferries.com/|lat=49.37544|long=-123.27157|directions=|tollfree=+1-888-223-3779|lastedit=2022-04-30}} Routes to travel this terminal from [[Bowen Island]] ferry terminal (20 minute crossing), from [[Nanaimo]] (Departure Bay) ferry terminal on [[Vancouver Island]] (1 hour 40 minute crossing), and from [[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]] (Langdale) ferry terminal (40 minute crossing). The West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) ferry terminal connects directly to Highway 1 and the Translink bus system (routes 250, 257, 259 and C12). ==Get around== === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, West Vancouver, and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} Travelling to/from [[North Vancouver]] costs {{translink|1}} for a standard adult fare (as of {{translink|faredate}}). Crossing the harbour means crossing a fare zone boundary so a ticket to/from [[Vancouver]], [[Burnaby]] or [[Richmond (British Columbia) | Richmond]] will cost {{translink|2}} and a ticket to/from [[Surrey (British Columbia) | Surrey]] will cost {{translink|3}}. ==== By bus ==== West Vancouver is served by the Blue Bus. It is one of two bus companies in the Greater Vancouver region operating under contract for TransLink, and transfer is free between the Blue Buses and other TransLink buses. The following are routes connecting West Vancouver with other communities: * R2 - frequent limited stop rapid bus, which travels between Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver and Phibbs Exchange in [[North Vancouver]] with a stop along the way at Londsdale Quay Exchange (adjacent to Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal) in North Vancouver * 250 - travels between downtown [[Vancouver]] and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal with a stop along the way at Park Royal Mall. In Vancouver, stops within a block of SkyTrain's Burrard station (Expo Line), Granville station (Expo Line), Vancouver City Centre station (Canada Line). * 257 - limited stop route that travels between downtown [[Vancouver]] and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal with a stop along the way at Park Royal Mall. In Vancouver, stops within a block of SkyTrain's Burrard station (Expo Line), Granville station (Expo Line), Vancouver City Centre station (Canada Line). * 262 - travels between Caufeild and [[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach|Lions Bay]] with a stop at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=North Shore Taxi|url=https://www.northshoretaxi.com/|phone=+1 604-987-7171|lastedit=2022-07-27}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== * {{see | name=Lighthouse Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beacon Lane | lat=49.3371 | long=-123.2627 | directions=follow Marine Dr west from Dundarave, turn left onto Beacon Lane and follow it to the park parking lot | phone=+1 604 925-7270 (for information about recreation programs and facility rentals) | tollfree= | hours=Open daily 6AM-10:30PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Lighthouse Park | wikidata=Q1824686 | content=Trails wind over and around huge glacial boulders and old-growth forest, some leading down to various beaches with views of Vancouver. The main trail from the parking are leads to the Point Atkinson lighthouse for which the park is named (entry not permitted though). There are picnic facilities (no fires permitted), bathrooms, and in season wildlife lectures. A great place for families with kids. You can take your dog, but he must be leashed between May and September to avoid disturbing seasonal wildlife. This is a popular hiking spot, so trails tend to be fairly busy. }} * {{see | name=Cypress Falls Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=at the end of Woodgreen Pl | lat=49.3521 | long=-123.2409 | directions=take exit 4 from Hwy 1 and head east on Westport Dr; it becomes Woodgreen Dr, turn right shortly after at Woodgreen Pl | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Whytecliff Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Marine Dr | lat=49.3730 | long=-123.2909 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} ==Do== [[Image:Lions Gate Bridge West Vancouver.jpg|thumb|The Lions Gate Bridge viewed from Ambleside Park.]] [[Image:Cypress mtn.jpg|thumb|right|Cypress Mountain ski area]] * {{do | name=Ambleside Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address=Argyle Ave, east of 13th St | lat=49.3241 | long=-123.1505 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Ambleside Park - West Vancouver - panoramio.jpg | content=Probably the nicest sandy beach on the North Shore. It is a common place to come for a walk or to hang out on the beach. Has a nice view of Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. }} * {{do | name=Dundarave Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address=foot of 25th St | lat=49.3328 | long=-123.1827 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A small pleasant beach on the west end of the sea wall. The pier provides views of Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. It is a popular place to have a picnic in the summer. }} * {{do | name=Cypress Mountain | alt= | url=http://www.cypressmountain.com | email= | address=top of Cypress Bowl Rd | lat=49.3961 | long=-123.2037 | directions=exit 8 from Hwy 1 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Cypress is usually open from 9AM to 4PM throughout the season, with night skiing (closes at 10PM) starting in early/mid Dec and extending until March | price=''Full day Downhill tickets'' are $46 (adult), $39 (youth), $23 (seniors) and $20 (child). There is an extra premium over the Christmas period and discounts for evening (4PM) and night (7PM) skiing. ''Full day Cross country tickets'' are $17 (adult), $13 (youth), $11 (seniors) and $10 (child). Evening tickets (after 3PM) are discounted | wikidata=Q1137200 | content=The downhill area is spread across two mountains and has the largest vertical of the North Shore skifields with a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs. There is a cross-country and tubing area around Hollyburn Mountain. }} * {{do | name=West Vancouver Sea Wall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3270 | long=-123.1624 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A mostly paved walkway along the ocean that runs between Ambleside Park and Dundarave Village. It's very popular in the summer and on nice weekends. }} ===Festivals=== * [http://www.cohosociety.com/coho-festival/ Coho Festival] {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} (September) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Park Royal Mall | alt= | url=http://www.shopparkroyal.com | email= | address=752 Marine Dr | lat=49.3253 | long=-123.1375 | directions=Marine Dr at Taylor Way | phone = +1 604-925-9576 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Open every day. A major shopping mall on the north and south sides of Marine Drive with indoor and outdoor shopping sections and restaurants. Anchor tenants include: The Bay, London Drugs, Super Value, Sport Chek, Coast Mountain Sports, Linens & Things, Home Depot, Old Navy, Whole Foods. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Beach House | url=http://www.thebeachhouserestaurant.ca | email= | address=150 25th St | lat=49.3332 | long=-123.1822 | directions=at the Dundarave Pier in West Vancouver | phone = +1 604-922-1414 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains $30-40 | content=Another North Shore restaurant that specializes in seafood. The view of Vancouver harbour is fabulous. }} * {{eat | name=The Boathouse | url=http://www.boathouserestaurants.ca | email= | address=6695 Nelson Ave | lat=49.3761 | long=-123.2753 | directions=on the waterfront in Horseshoe Bay | phone = +1 604-921-8188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains $15-40, appetizers $7-12 | content=Built out over the water in Horseshoe Bay, this restaurant has a large seafood selection including a variety of fresh fish, oysters and Atlantic lobsters. If fish isn't your thing, there are a number of steaks and a large wine menu. There is also an outdoor patio to enjoy the sunny days. }} * {{eat | name=Carmelo's | url=http://www.carmelos.ca | email= | address=1448 Marine Dr | lat=49.3279 | long=-123.1555 | directions=Ambleside | phone = +1 604-922-4719 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-922-4613 | hours= | price=Mains $12-30, appetizers $6-15 | content=Serves a variety of pasta, meat and pizza dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Salmon House on the Hill | url=http://www.salmonhouse.com | email= | address=2229 Folkestone Way | lat=49.3447 | long=-123.1742 | directions=Exit #10 off Hwy #1 in West Vancouver | phone = +1 604-926-3212 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains $25-35, appetizers $8-15 (the restaurant will also offer periodic specials where you can get a three course dinner for $30-35, it's usually advertised in local papers) | content=Set on a hill overlooking the entrance to Vancouver harbour, you can enjoy both your food and your view while you eat. Salmon (in various styles) is the signature dish, but there are plenty of other options on the menu. }} * {{eat | name=Zen Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.zenjapanese.ca | email= | address=101-2232 Marine Dr | lat=49.3308 | long=-123.1721 | directions= | phone=+1 604-925-0667 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th noon-9:15PM, F-Sa noon-9:30PM, Su noon-9PM | price=Dinner $25-35/person | lastedit=2017-01-27 | content=A broad menu of Japanese food styles — sushi, sashimi, robata, plus fusion, and westcoast cuisine — executed with creativity and flair. Bright attractive dining room, with patio seating available on fine days. Lots of seafood, of course, but also a respectable choice of vegetarian dishes. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Square Rigger Pub | alt="The Rigger" ,"West Vancouver's dirty secret" | url=https://thesquareriggerpub.com/ | email=thesquareriggerpub@gmail.com | address=150-1425 Marine Dr | lat=49.32835 | long=-123.15501 | directions= | phone=+1-604-281-4648 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-midnight | price=$5-10 a drink depending on brand & size | lastedit=2017-01-12 | content=An almost secret locals hang out, it has a very warm and casual atmosphere. Billiards table, Foosball, darts, and ping-pong are available for entertainment. There are "pull tab" lottery machines, keno, & video black jack for the gambler in you. Bar tenders have great taste in music, and along with several TV's. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Capilano R.V. Park | url=http://www.capilanorvpark.com | email= | address=295 Tomahawk Ave | lat=49.3245 | long=-123.1318 | directions=from the Lions Gate Bridge, head east on Marine Drive, turn right onto Capilano Rd and follow the signs | phone=+1 604 987-4722 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Campground and RV park set between the Capilano River and the Lions Gate Bridge. It has a swimming pool, laundromat, showers, Internet connection and other amenities. }} * {{sleep | name=Horseshoe Bay Motel | url=http://horseshoebaymotel.ca | email= | address=6588 Royal Ave, Horseshoe Bay | lat=49.3733 | long=-123.2749 | directions= | phone=+1 604 921-7454 | tollfree=+1-877-717-3377 | fax= | hours= | price=$128-158 | checkin= | checkout= | content=23 rooms with a mix of one queen, one king and two queen-sized beds. Free wifi is available. Location is excellent if catching an early morning ferry to Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== [[Vancouver Island]] is a 1 hr 35 min ferry ride away via '''BC Ferries''' and the '''Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal'''. Arriving in [[Nanaimo]], you can head down island to [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]], the capital of British Columbia, or across the island to [[Tofino]], where you can go whale-watching, surf and storm-watch. Other ferry destinations from Horseshoe Bay are [[Bowen Island]] and the [[Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)|Sunshine Coast]]. Northward on '''Hwy 99''' takes you through the [[Sea to Sky]] region, which offers varied outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, rock climbing and camping. It also takes you to the resort area of [[Whistler]], with its nightlife, fine dining and a wide variety of activities that will keep you busy regardless of what season it is. {{routebox | image1=BC-1 (TCH).svg | imagesize1=22 | link1=Trans-Canada Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] | minorl1=[[Nanaimo]] ← ferry | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Vancouver]] | minorr1=[[North Vancouver]] | image2=BC-99.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Whistler]] | minorl2=[[Lions Bay-Britannia Beach]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Seattle]] | minorr2='''[[Vancouver]]''' | image3=BC-101.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Powell River]] | minorl3=[[Gibsons]] &larr; ferry | directionr3=S | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.33855|-123.19038|zoom=13}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (British Columbia)}} 2mw5rq6avnt0ld3yyd31g1oh6jzeczi 0 39204 4492062 4491428 2022-07-29T03:25:28Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Whistler banner top of gondola.jpg|caption=View from the Roundhouse Lodge at the top of the Whistler Gondola}} '''[http://www.whistler.com Whistler]''' is a resort community near [[Vancouver]] in [[British Columbia]]. Boasting the largest ski area in North America, Whistler is a popular winter skiing and outdoor sports destination. ==Understand== [[File:Centar Vislera.JPG|thumb|Whistler Village]] Before the skiers and snowboarders came, Whistler was a logging town called Alta Lake. The area was known for its snow and a group of investors hatched a plan to build a ski resort in the hopes of attracting the 1968 Winter Olympics. The Olympic dream didn't come through immediately, but the first ski resort opened in what is now the Creekside area in 1967 and a second resort opened on Blackcomb mountain in 1980. Intrawest, the then-owner of Blackcomb Mountain, bought out Whistler Mountain in 1997 and merged the operations as a single ski area. Whistler got its Olympic wishes in 2010, as it hosted most of the ski and sliding events for the 2010 Winter Olympics and all of the skiing events for 2010 Winter Paralympics. Whistler had a resident population of 14,000 people in 2020, in addition to an average of 15,000 visitors. ===Climate=== {{Climate | units = Metric | janhigh = 0 | febhigh = 3 | marhigh = 7 | aprhigh = 12 | mayhigh = 16 | junhigh = 19 | julhigh = 23 | aughigh = 24 | sephigh = 19 | octhigh = 11 | novhigh = 3 | dechigh = 0 | janlow = -6 | feblow = -4 | marlow = -2 | aprlow = 0 | maylow = 4 | junlow = 7 | jullow = 9 | auglow = 9 | seplow = 5 | octlow = 1 | novlow = -2 | declow = -6 | janprecip = 157 | febprecip = 120 | marprecip = 96 | aprprecip = 75 | mayprecip = 66 | junprecip = 58 | julprecip = 48 | augprecip = 48 | sepprecip = 64 | octprecip = 147 | novprecip = 188 | decprecip = 162 | description = See the Whistler 7 day forecast at [http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-86_metric_e.html Environment Canada] {{dead link|December 2020}} }} Not surprisingly for a ski resort, Whistler gets its fair share of snow and cold weather. Winter temperatures average about 0°C during the day and -6°C overnight in the village with snow typically on the ground from December into April. Summer days can be quite warm, with temperatures reaching the high 20s Celsius, but nights tend to be cool. As with the rest of the [[Lower Mainland]], there is significantly more precipitation from November through April than other times of the year. ==Get in== ===By car=== Whistler is connected to the rest of British Columbia by the '''Sea To Sky Highway''' (Highway 99), a beautiful but windy and, at times narrow, road. The highway was significantly upgraded and widened prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics and is now much safer compared to the past, when it had a slightly dangerous reputation, but care should still be taken when driving, especially in winter conditions. The section along Howe Sound between Vancouver and Squamish is probably one of the most scenic routes to be found anywhere. Typical driving time from Vancouver is about 2-2.5 hours. There are a number of [http://www.hitchwhistler.com rideshare sites] available where you can find people to share the journey and costs. If you have time go back the long way to Vancouver by the Dufffey Lake Road through Lillooet & Fraser Canyon: Fantastic Alpine Lakes the small "Marble Canyon", Semi-Arid Lillooet - long needle pines & sage brush: an extension of the Sonorian Desert, and the down the Fraser River back to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver's west coast marine Rain Forest. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Perimeter Bus | alt= | url=https:///www.perimeterbus.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-717-6600 | tollfree=+1 888 717-6606 | hours= | price=From $79 one-way/$150 round trip (adult) depending on hotel location. $55/$110 from downtown Vancouver | lastedit=2018-01-09 | content=Operates bus route between [[Vancouver International Airport]] and Whistler with stops in downtown [[Vancouver]] and [[Squamish]]. 6 daily departures in winter. 4 daily departures at other times. Travel time to Whistler from the airport is 3 hours, from downtown Vancouver is 2 hours, and from Squamish is 1 hour. }} * {{listing | name=Epic Rides | alt= | url=https://epicrides.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Gateway Bus Loop in Whistler Village | phone=+1 604-349-1234 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$24 one way, $35 round trip per person | lastedit=2018-01-09 | content=No-frills bus service but still offers free luggage and bike transports. Stops in downtown Vancouver at Hyatt Regency Vancouver (year-round); UBC, Sheraton Wall Centre, Broadway & Granville (winter only). Travel time to Whistler is 1.75 hours from downtown Vancouver. }} * {{listing | name=Landsea Tours & Charters | alt=Vancouver Tours | url=https://www.vancouvertours.com | email=reservations@vancouvertours.com | address=680 Industrial Ave. Vancouver, BC, V6A 2P3 | lat= | long= | directions=Can also book them through many Whistler Hotels | phone=+1 604 255-7272 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | description=Roomy 14 passenger charter bus, sightseeing of Squamish & Whistler, YVR airport service, transfers within Squamish. | content= }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Whistler Shuttle | alt= | url=https://www.whistlershuttle.com | email=info@ridebooker.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-966-2041 | tollfree=+1-866-923-0516 | hours= | price=Prices start at $64/adult each way | lastedit=2019-10-04 | content=Service from Vancouver Airport and most downtown Vancouver hotels. Drop-off in Whistler is available to Gateway Loop, Creekside, most hotels & condos, and any private Whistler address. }} * {{Listing|name=YVR Skylynx|url=https://yvrskylynx.com/|email=info@YVRSkylynx.com|directions=|phone=+1-604-326-1616|lastedit=2022-04-05|content=Operates a daily bus route between Vancouver International Airport and [[Whistler]] with stops in Vancouver (Pacific Central Station and downtown) and [[Squamish]]. Travel time to Squamish from the airport is 3 hours, from Pacific Central Station is 2 hours 20 minutes, from downtown Vancouver is 2 hours, and from Squamish is 1 hour. Some trips operate directly between the airport and Whistler, which results in travel time being 2 hours.}} ===By taxi=== '''[http://www.resortcabs.com Whistler Resort Cabs]''', +1 604-938-1515, provides taxi service from Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport to Whistler for $255. If a number of people are travelling together it is possible to go by limo for $350-400 with room for between 6 and 10 people. ===By plane=== The nearest large airport is Vancouver International Airport ({{IATA|YVR}}). There are bus and limousine companies that provide direct shuttle service from the airport to Whistler. Tickets for Snowbus (Tourism BC Visitor Centre) and Pacific Coach Lines (SkyLynx counter) can be purchased in the arrivals hall. Car rental is also available at the airport (in winter, always request snow tires and inspect to confirm they were installed). Visitors arriving from the United States may find flying domestically to '''[[Seattle-Tacoma International Airport]] ({{IATA|SEA}})''' or '''Bellingham International Airport ({{IATA|BLI}})''' and taking bus services across the border to be a cheaper option. The bus journey will be upwards of 5 hours. [http://www.quickcoach.com '''Quick Shuttle'''] offers bus services. Whistler does have two small air facilities — a heliport and a seaplane base. They're mainly used for sightseeing but do have a few regional chartered flights. * {{listing | type=go | name=Whistler/Green Lake Aerodrome | alt={{IATA|YWS}} | url=http://www.whistlerair.ca/ | email= | address=8069 Nicklaus N Blvd | lat=50.1432 | long=-122.9487 | directions=at Nicklaus North on the South end of Green Lake | phone=+1 604-932-6615 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome | wikidata=Q3913550 | content=[http://www.harbourair.com Harbour Air] provides sea plane flights to [[Vancouver]] and [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]]. }} * {{marker|type=go|name=Whistler Heliport|lat=50.1684|long=-122.9047}}, 9940-9990 Heliport Rd. [http://www.helijet.com Helijet] provides service between Whistler and Vancouver. [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]], 45 minutes north of Whistler, also has a small (international) airport with charters service. ==Get around== {{mapframe|50.1162|-122.9594|zoom=13}} The town of Whistler sprawls out around the valley, but the heart of the Whistler experience focuses on the European-style villages built around the base of the gondolas. Most of the accommodation, restaurants, bars, shops and the Blackcomb and Whistler gondolas are in '''Whistler Village''' and the Upper Village, at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb. Village North (Blackcomb Village), built around the old base of Blackcomb, is smaller but still has a number of restaurants and hotels. Whistler Creekside is built around the original gondola on the south side of Whistler Mountain. The easiest way to get around most of Whistler is '''by foot'''. Whistler Village and the Upper Village are mostly pedestrian walkways and small enough that you can walk anywhere. A short trail (5-10 minutes) links it with Village North and there is also an extensive system of trails that links Whistler Village with many of the parks, golf courses and beaches in other parts of the valley. Cars are best used if you're trying to reach some of the outlying areas. If you do use a car, the main road through town is Highway 99. ===By public transit=== * {{listing | name=BC Transit (Pemberton Valley Transit System) | alt= | url=https://www.bctransit.com/pemberton-valley/home | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-604-894-6135 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$4.50 between Whistler and Pemberton | lastedit=2022-04-08 | content=Operates a bus route between Whistler and [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]] that operates daily, multiple times per day. }} * {{Listing|name=BC Transit (Whistler Transit System)|url=https://www.bctransit.com/whistler/home|phone=+1-604-932-4020|lastedit=2022-04-08|content=Whistler's public transit system and is considered very good for a city of its size. It runs regularly from 5:30AM to 3AM all year. Commuter services are also offered to Pemberton and Squamish. Flat fares are $2.50 for all, or a day pass for $7. There are three routes which are free services: route 4 (winter), route 5 (year-round) and route 8 (summer). A book of ten adult tickets can be purchased for $22.50, or $18 for seniors over 65 and students up to grade 12, from the visitor centre and other authorized outlets. A transfer is available on request from the driver for connecting buses.}} ===By bike=== In the summer months there are many bike rental outfits. A valley trail connects 99% of all areas within and around Whistler. This is a paved 2- lane trail system that is very pleasant and fast to get around on. More advanced trails head north to Pemberton and south to Squamish for those who may be more adventurous. === By taxi === *{{Listing|name=Whistler Resort Cabs|phone=+1 604-938-1515|lastedit=2022-07-28}} *{{Listing|name=Whistler Taxi|url=https://whistlertaxis.com/|phone=+1 604-932-3333|lastedit=2022-07-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Whistle|url=https://www.whistle.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-28}} ==See== * Take in the '''view''' from the top of the mountain. The Whistler and Blackcomb Gondolas run daily almost year-round (they are closed for maintenance during October-early November). The views from the top are quite spectacular. Sightseeing tickets cost $52.45. * {{see | name=Brandywine Falls Provincial Park | alt= | url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/brandywine_falls/ | email= | address=Hwy 99 | lat=50.03563 | long=-123.11862 | directions=11km (7 miles) south of Whistler | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q898427 | content=A 70-m waterfall and canyon along Brandywine Creek. From the parking lot, it is a 10- to 15-minute walk along a good trail to the viewing platform. It is not accessible by public transport. }} * {{see | name=Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre | alt= | url=https://slcc.ca/ | email= | address=4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia | lat=50.118744 | long=-122.947116 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-441 7522 | fax= | hours=Daily 9:30AM–5PM | price=$18.00 adults; $13.50 post-secondary students; $5.00 children aged 6–12 years and students aged 13–18; $42.00 family of two adults and two children | lastedit=2018-01-28 | content=Showcases the art, history and culture of the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations }} * {{see | name=Whistler Museum | alt= | url=http://www.whistlermuseum.org | email= | address=4333 Main St | lat=50.117648 | long=-122.956860 | directions=adjacent to Whistler Public Library | phone=+1 604-932-2019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free entry, donations are encouraged. | lastedit=2018-01-28 | content=Shows the wildlife, history and development of Whistler. Also showcases the advancement of skiing equipment, Olympic bids, the Olympic torch, Olympic memorabilia and the Olympic movement. }} * {{see | name=Audain Art Museum | alt= | url=http://audainartmuseum.com | email=info@audainartmuseum.com | address=4350 Blackcomb | lat=50.117839 | long=-122.9531 | directions=between Municipal Parking lots 3 and 4 | phone=+1 604-962-0413 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Su {{time|11AM|6PM}} | price=Adult $20, senior (65+) $18, young adult (19–25) $10, youth (18 and under) free | wikidata=Q21993250 | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=An excellent collection of British Columbia art in a spectacular building in a beautiful setting. Also hosts visiting exhibitions. Parking is available with a seasonal pricing structure. }} ==Do== === Whistler-Blackcomb === [[File:Black Tusk- March, 2007.jpg|thumb|300px|Excellent skiing]] If skiing or boarding is your thing, it's hard to be disappointed with '''[http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com Whistler-Blackcomb]''', +1-800-766-0449 (toll-free) or +1 604-904-8134. With 37 lifts servicing over 200 runs on two mountains and a vertical drop of over 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), Whistler-Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America and consistently ranks as one of the top three ski destinations in North America. The variety of terrain is huge &mdash; ranging from beginner areas to chutes and trees and groomed cruising runs to alpine bowls heaped with powder after a fresh snow fall &mdash; so there should be something to suit everyone. On the freestyle side of things, it has four terrain parks, a snow cross track and a superpipe. If you are staying in Whistler Village or are parked in the day lots, the closest access point for both mountains is the two gondolas from Skiers Plaza in Whistler Village. The ride up takes 20-25 minutes and lineups can be long during the morning. Whistler Creekside has a gondola that accesses the southwest side of Whistler Mountain. This is a long walk from the Village so it is only useful if you are staying in the Creekside area or have a car. Village North has a couple of lifts that access Blackcomb Mountain and a beginners area. The gondolas start operation at 8:30AM and stop between 3PM and 4PM, depending on the time of the year. Snow conditions are available from the Snow Phone at +1-800-766-0449. Both mountains open the fourth weekend of November and the main season runs until late April. Conditions permitting, the resort will keep one of the mountains open until early June for spring skiing. An adult lift ticket costs $89 at peak times of the year (typically over Christmas and during March), with slightly cheaper rates at other times. Spring skiing tickets are cheaper at $47. Lift tickets are also available at the 7-Eleven convenience store in [[Squamish]] (on the drive up from Vancouver), where they are sold at a small discount. The Blackcomb Glacier opens for a few hours a day from mid-June to early August, but there are only a few runs as most of it is used by summer ski and snowboard camps. After you ski, you will find out that the ski resort is actually popular and big. === Other activities === [[Image:Cheakamus lake whistler.jpg|thumb|300px|Alpine hiking delights]] * '''Backcountry skiing''' and '''cross country skiing''' are popular in Whistler as well. There is cross country skiing around Lost Lake, including night skiing if the conditions are right, and Backcountry Skiing throughout the valley, particularly off of the tops of Whistler and Blackcomb. The Callaghan Valley is just south of Whistler (turn left before Function Junction) and will host the Nordic Skiing events for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Callaghan Country hosts guided ski touring, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing tours in this region. '''Heliskiing''' is an expensive but worthwhile endeavour if you crave making tracks where few others do. Several operators make Whistler's miles of backcountry terrain available to visitors. * {{do | name=Whistler Mountain Bike Park | url= | email= | address=access from Skiers Plaza | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-904-8134 | tollfree=+1-866-218-9690 | fax= | hours=mid-May to mid-Oct: daily 10AM - 5PM, open until 8PM during summer | price=Lift tickets regularly $51, $44 early season | content=During summer, the skiing paradise turns into a biker's paradise with a handful of lifts carrying bikers and bikes up the mountain. There are over 50 runs and 4,900 feet of vertical catering to all skill levels. Tracks include single trails and fast race tracks with spectacular jumps and some Northshore elements have been built. Bikes can be rented at the base of the Whistler gondola. }} * {{do | name=Lost Lake Park | url= | email= | address=turn-off near the end of Blackcomb Way | lat=50.12669 | long=-122.93553 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Lost Lake is a great place to relax in the summer and is a popular spot with the locals. There's a beach, the water is warmer than the other lakes in the valley and there are miles of trails for walking or cycling. It's also a popular spot for cross-country skiing in the winter. }} *'''Golf''' is a popular activity in Whistler and it has a driving range & 3 championship caliber courses, & two more amazing courses under Mount Currie in nearby [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]]. :* {{do | name=Nicklaus North | url=http://www.golfbc.com/courses/nicklaus_north | email=info_nicklaus@golfbc.com | address=8080 Nicklaus North Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-938-9898 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} :* {{do | name=Chateau Whistler | url= | email=chateauwhistler.golfclub@fairmont.com | address=4612 Blackcomb Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-877-938-2092 | fax=+1 604 938-0368 | hours= | price= | content= }} :* {{do | name=Whistler Golf Club | url=http://www.whistlergolf.com/ | email= | address=4001 Whistler Way | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-376-1777 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * There are a number of '''hiking''' trails in and around Whistler. For the casual walker looking for a pleasant walk through an ancient grove of cedar trees, Cougar Mountain provides an easy hour loop. More aggressive day hikers might head to Brandywine Meadows, a six-hour trip up much steeper terrain. And multi-day backpackers also have a variety of options including the Helm Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake and the Black Tusk. Of course, the ski lifts and gondolas of Whistler Blackcomb operate in the summer to offer hikers a relaxing short cut into back country. *A great '''family friendly hike''' is to the historic and unique '''Whistler Train Wreck''' . Most of the 4.5-km (out and back) trail to the Whistler Train Wreck site is easy, with one very short steep section. At the end of the trail you'll find a unique outdoor art gallery of box cars that is celebrated for its visual juxtaposition of metal and nature, history and culture. These rusty box cars have been transformed with a little spray paint into a really unique outdoor art gallery from a train that derailed in 1956. * Whistler also offers some excellent sport and trad/gear '''[[rock climbing]]'''. Within the city limits there are several small, single pitch crags collectively known as Nordic Rock. The area offers 23 vertical routes, most of them sport, up to 20 m long ranging in difficulty from 5.8 - 5.13a (French: 5 - 7c+). For more information on the routes in Whistler and area, check out any of the quality guide books describing the climbing in the [[Sea to Sky]] corridor. * There are a number of companies that specialize in '''outdoor adventure''' travel such as whitewater rafting, fly fishing, ATV (all terrain vehicle) tours, snowmobiling, dog sledding and many other types of activities. Depending on your particular tastes, some or all of these can be extremely entertaining and are generally professionally run. Tour operators include: ** [http://www.valleyfishing.com Valley Fishing Guides Ltd.], +1-877-858-7688 ** [http://www.canadianoutback.com Canadian Outback], +1-800-565-8735 ** [http://www.cougarmountain.ca Whistler Backcountry Adventure] {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}}, +1-888-297-2222 ** [http://www.activitybookers.com/ Activity Bookers] **[https://tagwhistler.com/ The Adventure Group] * {{do | name=Whistler Tennis Club | alt= | url=http://www.whistlertennis.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Rates start at $32/hour for indoor courts to $16/hour for outdoor courts. }} * {{do | name=Bear Watching | alt= | url=http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/events-and-activities/summer-activities/bear-viewing-and-ecology-tours.aspx/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$189 | content=Whistler is famous for its black bears, with up to 70 living around the village. They can be seen on the mountain bike park occasionally. For a better chance of viewing them, an organised bear tour is a good option. }} * {{do | name=Whistler Sliding Centre | alt= | url=https://whistlerslidingcentre.com/ | email=info@whistlerslidingcentre.com | address= | lat=50.1075 | long=-122.945 | directions= | phone=+1 604-964-0040 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q909714 | lastedit=2021-09-21 | content=Slide down the same track as the Olympic athletes on a bobsleigh (with a pilot) or skeleton with speed as fast as 100 km/h. }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Tamwood International College | url=http://www.tamwood.com/ | email= | address=301 - 4204 Village Square | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-938-9843 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tamwood International operates a number of carefully designed and managed English language schools, Camp programs and Work Experience programs across Canada. }} ==Buy== As is common to tourist-centric villages and towns, Whistler village has a number of shops. In general, the shopping is better and you'll find more variety in nearby Vancouver, so if you're on a budget, your money is likely to go farther in Vancouver. On the other hand, many of the stores in Whistler village are a pleasure to visit and the outdoor setting makes browsing (or shopping) more enjoyable than the large malls found in Vancouver. * {{buy | name=Whistler Ski Butlers Rental Delivery | alt= | url=http://www.skibutlers.com/whistler-ski-rentals/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Learn to ski or snowboard or re-visit the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb mountains again in style with this equipment rental service company. }} * {{buy | name=Skiis & Biikes | alt= | url=http://www.skiisandbiikes.com/whistler/ | email=whistlervillage@skiisandbiikes.com | address=126 - 4340 Lorimer Road | lat=50.1206 | long=122.9585 | directions=near Nesters | phone=+1 604-905-4100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2015-03-19 | content= Family bike shop. Another specialty is proper bike fitting. }} ==Eat== Whistler village has a variety of restaurants ranging from very cheap fast food to expensive, and covering a number of styles. Regardless of what type of food you're looking for, the best way to find good food in Whistler is to take a walk around the village. Whistler's on-slope food is surprisingly good and varied. Though you'll pay a small premium for the high altitude service, your udon bowl ($10) or salmon steak ($12) is similarly priced to the village below and though the seating arrangements may be less comfortable than what you'll find in the village, the dining views can't be beat. One special on-hill treat is the enormous waffles topped with berries, cream, and chocolate at the Crystal Hut on Blackcomb Mountain. === Budget === * {{eat | name=Gone Village Eatery | url=http://www.gonevillageeatery.com {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=4205 Village Square | lat=50.11514 | long=-122.95673 | directions=behind Armchair Books | phone=+1 604-938-1990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6:30AM - 5PM, breakfast served to 1PM | price=$8-13 (breakfast), $8-15 (lunch) | lastedit=2018-05-30 | content=Cozy cafe tucked away behind the bookstore. Eggs, scrambles, French toast, oatmeal for breakfast. Burgers, sandwiches and chili for lunch. Family friendly with high chairs and a small play area with toys. Licensed if you want a beer with your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Lift Coffee Company | url= | email= | address=223-4293 Mountain Square | lat=50.1130 | long=-122.9550 | directions=next to Whistler Village Gondola | phone=+1 604-905-6621 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 6:30AM-6PM, F-Su 6:30AM-9PM | price=approx $12 | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content= Coffee shop with a good selection of fresh salads, soups and sandwiches, also offers Whistler Brewing Company beers. The patio is great on a sunny day. }} * {{eat | name=Moguls Coffee House | url=https://www.facebook.com/MogulsCoffeeHouseWhistler | email= | address=202-4208 Village Square | lat=50.1152 | long=-122.9562 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-4845 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$3-9 | content=Coffee shop with a selection of wraps, burritos and baked goods. }} * {{eat | name=Purebread | url=http://www.purebread.ca | email= | address=4174 Village Stroll | lat=50.11848 | long=-122.95567 | directions=on the Olympic Plaza near the Olympic Rings | phone=+1 604-962-1182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-6PM | price=$3-8 | lastedit=2018-05-30 | content=Freshly made artisan bread and a large selection of baked goods. Mostly sweet, sometimes savoury, often decadent. Includes some flourless, gluten-free and vegan choices. Also serves coffee, tea and soda/juice drinks. }} * {{eat | name=The Old Spaghetti Factory | url= | email= | address=4154 Village Green | lat=50.1141 | long=-122.9559 | directions=in the ground floor of the Crystal Lodge | phone=+1 604-938-1081 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$12-20 | content= An Italian restaurant, serves meals with a free loaf of bread per table, and tasty big dishes. The food is delightful, not to be missed. Serves lunch and dinner. }} === Mid-range === * {{eat | name=The Brewhouse | url=http://www.mjg.ca/brewhouse | email= | address=4355 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.1182 | long=-122.9546 | directions=near the Fire Hall | phone=+1 604-905-2739 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-midnight, F Sa 11:30AM-1AM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Caramba! | alt= | url=http://www.caramba-restaurante.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=12-4314 Main St | lat=50.11717 | long=-122.95494 | directions= | phone=+1 604-938-1879 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 5PM-10PM, F-Sa noon-10PM | price=$12-25 for brunch/lunch, $20-40 for dinner (mains with no appetizer) | lastedit=2018-05-30 | content=Mediterranean inspired dishes with pizzas from their wood-fired oven, pasta, chicken, pork and fish. There are also burgers on the lunch menu and some brunch options. The pizzas and garlic calamari are recommended. }} * {{eat | name=earls | url= | email= | address=200-4295 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.1153 | long=-122.9539 | directions= | phone=+1 604-935-3222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of a large chain of restaurants. Serves a lot of good appetizers and decent cocktails, in an average price range. }} * {{eat | name=Mongolie Grill | alt= | url=http://www.mongoliegrill.com | email= | address=201-4295 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.1154 | long=-122.9547 | directions= | phone=+1 604-938-9416 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$19.95 per lb or $43.98 per kg. | content=A unique and delicious stir fry restaurant. Pick from a wide variety of ingredients, customize your sauce, and watch them stir fry it up in front of you. Save room for the complimentary rice. Beware of your eyes being bigger than your stomach though, as it adds up quickly! }} === Splurge === * {{eat | name=Araxi | alt= | url=http://www.araxi.com | email= | address=4222 Village Square | lat=50.1150 | long=-122.9557 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-4540 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains $25-40 | content=Oyster & seafood trays, venison & steaks. Reviewers found the food was good, although expensive, and recommended the wine list. }} * {{eat | name=Teppan Village | url=http://www.teppanvillage.ca | email= | address=301-4293 Mountain Square | lat=50.11342 | long=-122.95528 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-2223 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 5:30 - 10PM | price= | content=Japanese teppanyaki. }} *{{eat | name=Whistler Tasting Tours | alt=Whistler Restaurant Tours | url=http://www.whistlertastingtours.com | email= | address=4111 Golfers Approach Suite #201 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-902-8687 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9AM-7PM | price= | content=Walk-about dining tours, guiding groups to several gourmet Whistler restaurants for a delicious multi-course dinner paired with fine BC wines. }} ==Drink== One of the true joys of Whistler is to go to one of the many bars after a long day of skiing or outdoor activities. The bars are where many of the visitors gather and the atmosphere is laid back and easygoing. You'll find almost any type of drink at the many bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs in Whistler. If you like beer, try a local "micro-brewery" beer at one of the pubs in the village. * {{drink | name=Buffalo Bills | url=http://www.buffalobills.ca | email= | address=4122 Village Green | lat=50.1143 | long=-122.9567 | directions=across from the Telus Conference Center | phone=+1 604-932-6613 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M-Sa 3PM-2AM, Su 3PM-midnight | price= | content=Restaurant and nightclub with pool tables, big screen TVs and a large dance floor. }} * {{drink | name=Dubh Linn Gate Pub | url=http://www.dubhlinngate.com/FRAMESET_DUBHLINN.htm {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=170-4320 Sundial Cres | lat=50.11374 | long=-122.95320 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-387-3311 | fax= | hours=7AM - 1AM daily | price= | content=Irish-style pub with good food and live music nightly after 8PM. }} * {{drink | name=Dusty's Bar and BBQ | url= | email= | address=2040 London Ln | lat=50.0943 | long=-122.9890 | directions=near the bottom of the Creekside Gondola | phone=+1 604-905-2146 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Meal $15-$30 | content=Bar and restaurant with the feel of a big cabin, features great barbeque and rock music. Popular for après. }} * {{drink | name=Garfinkel's | url= | email= | address=4308 Main St | lat=50.11657 | long=-122.95531 | directions=Whistler Village | phone=+1 604-932-2323 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Nightclub in the village. }} * {{drink | name=Garibaldi Lift Co. | url= | email= | address=4165 Springs Ln | lat=50.11275 | long=-122.95429 | directions=above the bottom of the Whistler gondola | phone=+1 604-905-2220 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily until 1AM | price= | content=Popular spot for apres ski with its patio looking out at the base of the mountain and Skiers Plaza. }} * {{drink | name=Merlins | url= | email= | address=4553 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.11565 | long=-122.94843 | directions=Upper Village near the bottom of Wizard chair | phone=+1 604-938-7700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Your run-of-the-mill pub, with darts and table hockey. }} ==Sleep== [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]] is located 20 minutes north of Whistler and offers additional lodging options. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Art's Hostel | url=http://www.artshostel.ca | email=arthurdejong.wb@gmail.com | address=2113 Nordic Dr | lat=50.1006 | long=-122.9819 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-4660 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$15-25 for a dorm room | checkin= | checkout= | content=In "Nordic Estates", about 4 km from Whistler Village. Walking distance to a bus stop which goes to Whistler Village. Sanitary, but minimally maintained in proportion to the rock-bottom price. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostelling International Whistler | alt= | url=http://www.hihostels.ca/whistler | email=whistler@hihostels.ca | address=1035 Legacy Way | lat=50.0804 | long=-123.0401 | directions=In the former Athlete's Village Cheakamus Crossing. Across from Function Junction | phone=+1 604-962-0025 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4-10PM | checkout=11AM | price=Dorms start at $30, Private Rooms start at $85 + tax. | content=Great, clean, modern facility opened July 1st, 2010. Staff are super friendly and there are daily activities organized by the hostel. 20-30 min from Whistler Village Regular and frequent bus service from 5AM to 3AM. Taxi fare from the village is around $20 (request a van and you can split the fare 6 ways). }} * {{sleep | name=Southside Lodge | url=http://www.southsidelodge.com | email= | address=2102 Lake Placid Rd | lat=50.0946 | long=-122.9934 | directions=Highway 99 & Lake Placid Rd | phone=+1 604-932-3644 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$30-40 for a dorm room, $80 for private room | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Well situated about 300 m from the Creekside gondola station (Whistler Mountain) and commercial area. While shops and restaurants (and ski lifts) are within walking distance, the main village area is a 40 minute walk, however the area is served by buses which come every 15 minutes (high season), or 30 minutes (low season). If staying at this hostel be sure to eat at the Southside Diner, which occupies the ground floor and is one of the very few remaining establishments from the pre-Intrawest Whistler era. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Delta Whistler Village Suites | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ysewv-delta-hotels-whistler-village-suites/ | email= | address=4308 Main St | lat=50.1169 | long=-122.9554 | directions= | phone=+1 604-905-3987 | tollfree=+1-888-299-3987 | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=$229 and up in peak season | content=The Delta offers 1- and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchen and laundry facilities as standard. }} * {{sleep | name=Mountainside Lodge | url=http://www.mountainsidelodge.ca/ | email= | address=4417 Sundial Pl | lat=50.1145 | long=-122.9537 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-4511 | tollfree=+1-877-607-3337 | fax= | hours= | price=$139 and up during peak season. Parking is $16/night extra | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | content=A lodge with studios, lofts, and one-bedroom suites. Heated pool and tub. Onsite Italian restaurant ''Trattoria di Umberto''. }} * {{sleep | name=Summit Lodge and Spa | url=http://www.summitlodge.com | email= | address=4359 Main St | lat=50.1184 | long=-122.9567 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-888-913-8811 | fax= | hours= | price=$200 and up in peak season | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique hotel with on-site spa. Has Deluxe and Executive studios and one bedroom suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Whistler Peak Lodge | url=http://www.whistlerpeaklodge.com | email= | address=4295 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.1153 | long=-122.9541 | directions= | phone=+1 604-938-0878 | tollfree=+1-866-512-5273 | fax= | hours= | price=$200 and up in peak season | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2015-03-20 | content=Hotel is in the heart of Whistler Village. Studios and suites with kitchenettes. }} === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Sundial Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.sundialhotel.com | email= | address=4340 Sundial Crescent | lat=50.1139 | long=-122.9542 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-2321 | tollfree=+1-800-661-2321 | fax= | hours= | price=$300 and up in peak season | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | content=The Sundial Boutique Hotel is at the base of Whistler Mountain and is one of the closest properties to both Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas. There is a roof top hot tub and the hotel also has a selection of suites with private hot tubs. }} * {{sleep | name=Four Seasons Resort Whistler | url=http://www.fourseasons.com/whistler | email= | address=4591 Blackcomb Way | lat=50.1190 | long=-122.9448 | directions= | phone=+1 604-935-3400 | tollfree=+1-888-935-2460 | fax= | hours= | price=$395 and up in high season | checkin= | checkout= | content=Located in the Upper Village, walking distance to Blackcomb Wizard lift and to main village. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa | url=http://www.hiltonwhistler.com | email= | address=4050 Whistler Way | lat=50.1131 | long=-122.9561 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-1982 | tollfree=+1-800-515-4050 | fax= | hours= | price=$279 and up in high season | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | content=Located in Whistler Village, the Hilton is one long block from the Whistler gondola. }} * {{sleep | name=The Idylwood Inn | url=http://www.whistlerhome.com | email= | address=8725 Idylwood Pl | lat=50.1435 | long=-122.9723 | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-4582 | tollfree=+1-877-932-4582 | fax= | hours= | price=$225-$250 for 2bdrm and $475-$545 for 3bdrm in peak season | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=The Idylwood Inn is a large chalet split up into two and three bedroom units. }} * {{sleep | name=Pan Pacific Whistler Hotel Mountainside | url=http://whistler.panpacific.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=4320 Sundial Cres | lat=50.1140 | long=-122.9533 | directions= | phone=+1 604-905-2999 | tollfree=+1-888-905-9995 | fax= | hours= | price=$300 and up in peak season | checkin= | checkout= | content=The Pan Pacific is at the base of Whistler, a few steps from the Blackcomb gondola and right in the middle of the apres ski action. }} * {{sleep | name=Coast Blackcomb Suites at Whistler | alt=the former Residence Inn by Marriott - Whistler | url=http://www.coastblackcombsuites.com | email= | address=4899 Painted Cliff Rd | lat=50.1137 | long=-122.9409 | directions= | phone=+1 604-905-3400 | tollfree=+1-800-716-6199 | fax= | hours= | price=$200 and up during peak season (Feb/Mar) | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=Luxury all-suite lodging, slopeside on Blackcomb Mountain. Ski-in ski-out access. There are studio, one and two bedroom rooms. Has a large hot tub. }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre | alt= | url=https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-whistler-village-centre.html | email=enquiry.ppwhv@panpacific.com | address=4299 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia, V8E 0X3, Canada | lat=50.1159458 | long=-123.0248728 | directions= | phone=+1 604 966 5500 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | content= }} === Apartments === * {{sleep | name=Whistler Home Holidays | url=http://www.homeholidays.com | email= | address=3114 Tyrol Cres | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-938-9256 | tollfree=+1-888-644-7444 (toll-free North America), +1-800-967 997 (toll-free HK), 0800 917 0478 (toll-free UK) | fax= | hours= | price=$795 to $1,195/night for 4- to 5-bedroom condo. | checkin= | checkout= | content=Provider of 2 to 5 bedroom luxury Whistler home rentals. Can also book ski and golf packages. }} * {{sleep | name=Whiski Jack Whistler Accommodation | url=http://www.whiskijackwhistler.com/ | email= | address=4319 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-6500 | tollfree=+1-888-944-7545 ext 1 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The best prices on the best quality properties. Studios to multi-bedroom units. Units in 17 of Whistler’s best buildings. Self-contained, fully-equipped units. }} * {{sleep | name=Whistler Superior Properties | url=http://www.whistlersuperior.com | email= | address=4355 Northlands Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-932-3510 | tollfree=+1-877-535-8282 | fax=+1 604-932-3517 | hours= | price=Prices vary based on date, from $99/night (Studio - shoulder season) to $1,500/night (3 - 4 bedroom luxury chalets - holiday winter season). | checkin= | checkout= | content=A good range of vacation rentals to suit the needs of all kinds of travellers. }} * {{sleep | name=Lodging Ovations | url=http://www.lodgingovations.com | email= | address=2036 London Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-990-6610 | tollfree=+1-800-320-0896 | fax=+1 604-938-9699 | hours= | price=Prices vary based on date and type, from $129 (one bedroom, shoulder season) to $1,500 (four bedroom luxury condo, holiday winter season) | checkin= | checkout= | content=A collection of luxury ski-in, ski-out properties at the base of the Whistler Creekside Gondola. }} * {{sleep | name=Acer Vacation Rentals | url=http://www.whistler-canada.com | email= | address=4905 Spearhead Pl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-905-7788 | tollfree=+1-877-489-7669 | fax= | hours= | price=Prices start at $150 to $1,057.00/night for 1-3 BR condo. | checkin= | checkout= | content=Provides one, two, and 3 bedroom ski-in ski-out accommodation in Whistler for families. }} ===Camping=== Whistler is surprisingly short of organized places to camp. Most of those that exist are outside of town: * {{sleep | name=Cal-Chek Forest Service Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-902-0510 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Cool cable suspension bridge across the Cheakamus River. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Cyber Web Internet Cafe | url= | email= | address=#6, 4340 Sundial Cres | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-905-1280 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily, summer 9AM-10:30PM, winter 8AM-10PM | price=Internet $10/hr | content=Internet access at terminals and wireless. Plus related services like CD burning, photocopying, and fax service. Free local calls on courtesy phone. Also various espresso and cold drinks, and snacks. Look for 10% discount cards on the reception table. Located right on skier's plaza at the foot of both gondolas, next to Black's Pub, tucked into the Sundial Hotel. }} * {{listing | name=Whistler Public Library | url=http://www.whistlerlibrary.ca | email=info@whistlerlibrary.ca | address=4329 Main St | lat=50.1175 | long=-122.9563 | directions= | phone=+1 604-935-8433 | tollfree= | fax=+1 604-935-8434 | hours=M-Th 11AM-7PM, F-Su 11AM-5PM, closed holidays | price= | content=Offers free internet access, in addition to the usual library services. Located on the opposite side of Village Gate Blvd from the plaza at the base of Whistler mountain. }} ==Go next== * North on Highway 99 will take you to the [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|village of Pemberton and the Pemberton Valley]]. Attractions include Nairn Falls, the alpine beauty of Joffre Lakes Provincial Park and a number of natural hot springs. * [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]], which has many hiking and backcountry camping opportunities, has access points north and south of town off Highway 99. * [[Squamish]], 45 minutes south of Whistler on Highway 99, has rock climbing, rafting/kayaking, eagle watching, a railway museum and many more outdoor activities. {{routebox | image1=BC-99.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Cache Creek]] | minorl1=[[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Vancouver]] | minorr1=[[Garibaldi Provincial Park]] }} {{IsPartOf|Sea to Sky}} {{geo|50.1162|-122.9594}} {{usablecity}} mkmmpe7c47dx4tbkjl89x0eb6pzcu4s 0 39244 4492085 4491375 2022-07-29T03:57:27Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|White Rock banner the white rock.jpg|caption=View from the White Rock Pier}} '''[http://www.whiterockcity.ca White Rock]''' is a small community in [[Vancouver southern suburbs|Vancouver's southern suburbs]] surrounded on three sides by the city of [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], and to the south by the waters of Boundary Bay. The city is named for the 400-ton white rock that sits on the beach in the town centre. Its beach has long made it a weekend getaway for Vancouverites. [[File:White Rock, BC - Coast Salish housepost and Haida totem pole 01.jpg|thumb|Coast Salish housepost and Haida totem pole]] While the area to the northwest of the city of White Rock, along Crescent Beach as far as Blackie Spit, is formally [[Surrey (British Columbia)|South Surrey]], locals commonly refer to it as "Crescent Beach" and think of it as White Rock. This guide will too. ==Get in== See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. White Rock is just off of '''Highway 99''', about 45 minutes south of downtown [[Vancouver]] by car. If you're in [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], take 152 St south. [[File:Peace Arch Park (4513285891).jpg|thumb|Peace Arch Park]] ==Get around== {{Mapframe|49.0242|-122.8124|zoom=13}} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q629056|type=geomask}} White Rock town centre (Marine Drive along the beach) is at sea level, while the rest of the town is perched on a bench several hundred feet above. The town center is walkable but it is steep if you want to see other parts of the city. The broader area — usually referred to as South Surrey but often referred to as White Rock — is quite large and will require a car to get to some areas. [http://www.translink.bc.ca Translink] operates bus service for all of Greater Vancouver. In White Rock and South Surrey most local buses are community shuttles. Most tourist areas of South Surrey are accessible by Translink. ===By car === ==== Parking ==== Most parking in White Rock is pay parking. The cost fluctuates but it is most expensive off Marine Drive by the beach ($3.75 per hour in high season). The new pay-by-space system makes buying or adding time simple. Just enter your space number on any nearby dispenser, pay, take your receipt and walk away. There's no need to return to your vehicle or place your ticket on your vehicle's dash. If you want to add time later, just enter your stall number (printed on your receipt) at any one of 36 dispensers along the beach and choose your payment method. You can even pay by cell phone. (Requires registration with Verrus Mobile Technologies Inc. You'll must use a credit card the first time you call. Nominal user fees apply.) Details at [https://www.whiterockcity.ca/328/Parking the city's ''Parking'' page]. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and White Rock. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} A couple of buses provide links White Rock with other municipalities in the region and the SkyTrain. * '''Bus #321''' provides service from the Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line) in Surrey. * '''Bus #351''' provides express service from the Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) in Richmond. Standard adult transit fares (effective {{translink|faredate}}) to White Rock from Vancouver are {{translink|3}} on weekdays and {{translink|1}} on weekends and evenings after 6:30PM. Fares from elsewhere in the Vancouver region will vary between {{translink|1}}-{{translink|3}}. === By taxi === * {{Listing|name=Pacific Cabs|url=https://pacificcabs.com/|phone=+1 604-596-6666|lastedit=2022-02-28}} === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ==See== * {{see | name=The White Rock | alt= | url= | email= | address=White Rock Promenade | lat=49.01988 | long=-122.802480 | directions=about 100 m south-east of the White Rock Pier | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=The town's namesake is on the beach near the White Rock Pier. The rock was named for the large quantity of bird guano that covered it, but today is kept white by regular coats of white paint. }} * {{see | name=White Rock Museum and Archives | url=http://www.whiterock.museum.bc.ca | email= | address=14970 Marine Dr | lat=49.021785 | long=-122.807523 | directions= | phone=+1 604 541-2222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:30AM-5PM; Sa Su 11AM-5PM; holidays noon-5PM | price=$3/$5 (students & seniors/adult). Children under 12, and Museum members, are free | content=A small museum in the old train station. It has displays on the city's history and a re-creation of the station's office. }} ==Do== [[File:White rock pier 2012.jpg|thumb|300px|right|White Rock Pier]] ===The Beach=== * {{do | name=White Rock Beach | alt= | url= https://whiterockbeach.ca/about/ | email= | address=Parallel to Marine Drive | lat=49.024724 | long=-122.817766 | content= The big white rock, that gives the community its name, is on the beach near the pier on Semiahmoo Bay between Blaine in Washington State and White Rock. Nineteenth-century sailors used this rock as a beacon. The White Rock is visible while entering customs coming into Canada from across the bay. Some people claim to have had luck on the lottery by rubbing their tickets on the 486-tonne boulder resting on the beach. White Rock Beach is the waterfront area of the City of White Rock in the southwest corner of the lower mainland of British Columbia, bordering Washington State. }} * {{do | name=White Rock Beach and Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address=Parallel to Marine Drive between Bay Street and Finlay Street | lat=49.024724 | long=-122.817766 | directions=north-west end is at Bay Street and Marine Drive | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content= }} * {{do | name=White Rock Promenade, south-east (Finlay Street) end | alt= | url=http://www.whiterockcity.ca/assets/Community/Documents/Parks%20Guide%5B1%5D.pdf {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email= | address=Marine Drive and Finlay Street | lat=49.016598 | long=-122.790166 | directions=at the western tip of Semiahmoo Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content= }} White Rock has the largest and one of the most popular beaches in the [[Lower Mainland]], located on the southern edge of the city alongside Marine Drive. The long sandy beach is perfect for everything from picnics to a game of frisbee. When the tide goes out there are many tidal pools that are left exposed and is a great place to see marine life up close. [[British Columbia|British Columbia's]] south coast is sheltered by [[Vancouver Island]], because of this the water temperatures are relatively warm. If you don't want to walk in the sand, the White Rock Promenade stretches for 2.2 km (1.4 miles) next to Marine Drive. The White Rock Promenade can be a pleasant dinnertime walk, especially at sunset, ideally with a low tide. Find a parking spot to the west part of Marine Drive, say near Bay St or Oxford Street. Walk eastwards down the beach. When you reach the pier, walk to end of it and back. Continue eastwards until the beachfront strip ends, at Finlay Street where Semiahmoo Park begins. There, you've done the nature/ocean thing. Now, cross Marine Drive. Walk back along the long line of restaurants, and get an idea from the vibe and the menus out front if you like them. Pick one for dinner, or make a reservation for later. ===The Pier=== * {{do | name=White Rock Pier | alt= | url= https://whiterockpier.ca/pier-facts/ | email= | address=15044 Marine Dr | lat=49.020946 | long=-122.805704 | directions=Opposite Dolce Gelato | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Apier that juts out nearly 500 meters from the shore. It is a popular place for a walk. During the summer some locals jump off the end of the pier, although this practice is discouraged and diving can be dangerous. }} The original version of the pier was built in 1912 and resembled nothing more than a floating dock about 300 feet in length. It was destroyed by winter storms in 1913. In 1914 the pier was rebuilt with an eye to making it an international port. Although it was completed in August of that year, the onset of the First World War pushed the official opening back to November 14, 1914. The pier, now about 800 feet long, was granted a federal government approved extension in 1915 to 1542 ft. The pier fell into disrepair several times over the years, often requiring government funding and community fundraising to restore it. The constant battering by storms and subsequent damage finally led to the completion in 1953 of a permanent rock breakwater at the end of the pier. The pier almost caught fire a few times due to the proximity of nearby burning buildings and the fact that the pier was made of wood. In the 1940s & 1950s, the White Rock Pier was home to the Dolphin Restaurant. Around the same time, cars were allowed, leading to teenagers holding drag races on the pier, further damaging the structure. On December 20, 2018, the Storm of the Century, with the equivalent of Category One hurricane force winds and damaging waves, ripped the sailboats from their moorings and forced them under and up through the pier, taking out a large midsection. A stranded pedestrian also required a Coast Guard rescue. ==Buy== * {{see | name= The White Rock Beach Gallery | url= https://whiterockbeachgallery.com/waterfront-promenade-gallery-artist-walk-outside-weather-permitting/ | email= | address=14970 Marine Dr | lat=49.021785 | long=-122.807523 | directions=Waterfront promenade,just west of the White Rock Museum | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:30AM-4PM; Sa Su 10AM-5PM; holidays 10AM-5PM | price= | content= White Rock, South Surrey, and wildlife of Canada postcards and greeting cards. }} ==Eat== Restaurants in White Rock are split between those on the beach, usually offering patios and ocean views, typically on Marine Drive; and restaurants in the main commercial area away from the water. Restaurants in the Crescent Beach area (formally part of [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], but commonly grouped with White Rock) are mostly clustered on Bleecher Street near Blackie Spit, with a few near 128 St and 16th Ave. ===On the beach=== Marine Drive is packed with restaurants, from standards like fish and chips to ethnic restaurants to pub * {{eat | name=Dolce Gelato | alt= | url= | email= | address=15045 Marine Dr. | lat=49.021386 | long=-122.805621 | directions= | phone=+1-604 535-1070 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours "unpredictable" | price=Price "not cheap, but worth it" | content=Highly regarded for delicious and authentic gelato in a wide range of flavours. Cash only. }} * {{eat | name=Kahunas Fish & Chips | alt= | url=http://www.kahunasfishandchips.com/ | email= | address=15519 Marine Drive | lat=49.017428 | long=-122.792516 | directions= | phone=+1-604 542-9403 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The colourful, Hawai'ian vibe frames fish and chips, seafood and beer featuring local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Little India | alt= | url=http://www.littleindiarestaurant.ca/ | email= | address= 15081 Marine Dr | lat=49.021126 | long=-122.804548 | directions=near Martin St. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W Th 5-9PM; F Sa Su 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM; Tu closed | price=entrees $9-16 | content=Highly praised for the friendly host Peter, and the delicious flavours. Try the garlic naan. }} * {{eat | name=Uli's Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.ulisrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=15021 Marine Dr | lat=49.021488 | long=-122.805938 | directions= | phone=+1 604 538-9373 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-10PM (Brunch Sa Su 10AM-4PM) | price=entrees $15-27 | content=On the beach for over 30 years, the euro-inspired cuisine features local ingredients and creative wine and beer pairings. Minimal vegetarian and gluten free options. }} * {{eat | name=Washington Avenue Grill | url=http://www.washingtonavenuegrill.com/ | email=info@washingtonavenuegrill.com | address=#5 - 15782 Marine Dr | lat=49.016274 | long=-122.785394 | directions=Between Kent and Parker Streets, south side. | phone=+1 604-541-4244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-4PM, 5PM-close | price=lunch set menu $16-26, dinner set menu $30-40 | content=The upstairs dining room overlooks the bay. The seafood and gastropub fare is skillfully done and well served. Plentiful vegetarian options. Live music, W-Sa, is invigorating or a din, depending on your taste. }} ===Off the beach=== The "five corners" intersection in the main commercial district, just up the bluff from the beach, anchors the restaurant area. Many more restaurants are along or near Johnston Street as it heads north. * {{eat | name=Dining Wok Shanghai Restaurant | url=http://diningwok.weebly.com/ | email= | address=15246 Russell Ave | lat=49.029234 | long=-122.799994 | directions=at George St. | phone=+1 604 531-6671 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4PM-9PM; Sa noon-2:30PM, 4PM-9PM; Su 4PM-9PM; Tu closed | price=Main dishes $10-15, some $20 | content=Sichuan, Shanghai, and Peking cuisine. Group menu available. }} * {{eat | name=Leela Thai | url=http://www.leelathairestaurant.com | email= | address=1310 Johnston Rd | lat=49.025966 | long=-122.801018 | directions= | phone=+1 604 541-9631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch: M-F noon-2:30PM, Dinner: daily 5PM-10PM | price=$10-15 per dish | content=A variety of chicken, pork, seafood and vegetarian Thai dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Penang Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.penangszechuan.com/whiterockmenu.html | email= | address=15228 Russell Avenue | lat=49.029237 | long=-122.800627 | directions= | phone=+1-604-538-1700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM; Sa 4:30-9PM; Su, hols closed | price=entrees $9-15 | content=Szechuan, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine. Takeout available. }} * {{eat | name=Shin Ji Ru | url= | email= | address=15171 Russell Ave | lat=49.029399 | long=-122.802199 | directions=1 block west of Johnston St. | phone=+1 604 531-9657 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese restaurant with the usual sushi, sashimi, tempura, udon, etc. dishes. Reviewers indicate the meals are good value. }} * {{eat | name=Taka's Take-out Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.taka.ca/ | email= | address= 15214 Pacific | lat=49.023504 | long=-122.800621 | directions= | phone=+1-604-538-8587 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11:30AM-"late"; M closed | price=Sashimi $10-17/5pc. Nigiri $2-$4/pc. Maki $3-13/roll. Lunch menu $9-14 | content=An unassuming but highly-regarded sushi restaurant. In addition to the usual sashimi, nigiri, maki, and appetisers, they offer "aburi" (flame-seared) sushi and "wagyu" (Japanese beef). }} ==Drink== Due to White Rock's location just minutes from the Canada/USA border, it is a common place for Americans (especially those under 21) to drink. * [http://www.clubzone.com/c/Vancouver/Nightclub/Ocean_Beach_Club_and_Grill.html Ocean Beach Club and Grill] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}, 14995 Marine Drive. ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Ocean Beach Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=14995 Marine Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=There is a night club and restaurant below. }} ==Go next== [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], with its historic fishing village and Buddhist temple, is 20-30 minutes north on Highway 99. Going south on Hwy 99 will bring you to the U.S. border, with [[Seattle]] being a couple of hours south. The [[Fraser Valley]], with gardens, outdoor recreation and wineries is to the east. {{IsPartOf|Vancouver southern suburbs}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.0209|-122.8037|zoom=14}} a0sybgzb7p32hxbwde2u5vf298hots6 0 39293 4491809 4440988 2022-07-28T13:55:48Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Do */ event > history wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wigan banner Pier.jpg|caption=Wigan Pier}} '''Wigan''' is an industrial town in [[Greater Manchester]] in the north of England. It's 17 miles northwest of central Manchester and until 1974 was part of Lancashire. In 2011 the population was 103,608. ==Understand== [[File:WiganTownHall.jpg | thumb | 300px | Wigan Town Hall]] Until 1800 Wigan was a small market town overlooking the River Douglas. The river wasn't suitable for navigation or for driving waterwheels, so the early phase of the Industrial Revolution passed the town by. Then came steam-driven mills powered by coal from the local coalfield, and the Leeds-Liverpool canal placed it right on the main trans-Pennine trade route. Wigan grew rapidly into a major centre for cotton-milling and clothing, along with mining and related industries. In the 19th century, a narrow-gauge line carried coal trucks over a tressle viaduct spanning the river valley to the canal wharf, where the coal was tipped into barges. The name '''Wigan Pier''' is believed to have started from a joke in 1891, when a railway excursion to Southport was delayed outside Wallgate Station. "Where the hell are we, are we near the seaside yet? That there must be Wigan Pier . . . " - referring to the viaduct. The Wigan comedian George Formby Snr (1875-1921) took up the joke, which fitted well into his daffy Lancashire stage act, and his son George Formby Jnr (1904-1961), with his trademark ukelele, continued the theme. The viaduct was demolished in 1929 but the joke had become entrenched, and the canal wharf itself became known as the pier. In 1936 George Orwell visited Wigan, Barnsley and Sheffield to research the conditions of poor working people in industrial England, published in 1937 as ''The Road to Wigan Pier''. In Wigan he lodged above a squalid tripe shop, whose owner regarded tripes as a unit of time, an insight worthy of Stephen Hawking: "I've had two deliveries of tripe since that happened . . . " In 1974 Wigan was transferred from Lancashire to the new entity of Greater Manchester, along with Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Oldham and others. The change was resented by some, and perhaps especially in Wigan, which was historically less connected to the city of Manchester, being something of a buffer state between Manchester, Liverpool and Preston. But all of that was almost fifty years ago, the ''Lancastria Irredentia'' faction are in their eighties and nineties, and post-industrial Wigan has more important matters to worry about. ==Get in== Wigan stands between the M61 (Manchester-Preston, use exit 5 onto A58) and M6 (Midlands-Carlisle, use jcn 26 which is also the terminus of M58 from Liverpool). ===By air=== [[Manchester Airport]] ({{IATA|MAN}}) 25 miles southeast has a direct train hourly, taking one hour to Wigan North Western and continuing north to Barrow-in-Furness. [[Liverpool]] John Lennon Airport ({{IATA|LPL}}) is 25 miles southwest, but you have to take the airport bus into central Liverpool then a train onward, travel time around two hours. ===By rail=== {{marker|type=go|name=Wigan North Western |lat=53.543|long=-2.632}} station has trains hourly from London Euston taking 2 hours via [[Warrington]], and continuing north via [[Preston]], [[Lancaster (England)|Lancaster]], [[Penrith]] and [[Carlisle]] to [[Glasgow]] Central. Slower trains from Euston also stop at [[Milton Keynes]], [[Coventry]], [[Birmingham (England) |Birmingham]] and [[Wolverhampton]]. There are also trains every 30-60 min from [[Liverpool]] via [[St Helens (England)|St Helens]], from [[Blackpool]] via Preston, and from Manchester Airport via Piccadilly and continuing north to [[Barrow-in-Furness]]. [[File:Wigan Wallgate railway station frontage.jpg|thumb|300px|Use Wigan Wallgate for local trains]] {{marker|type=go|name=Wigan Wallgate |lat=53.5449|long=-2.6339}} station has local trains every 30 min or so from Manchester Victoria via Salford, also from [[Bolton]] and [[Southport]]. A ponderous train from [[Leeds]] takes two hours via [[Hebden Bridge]], [[Rochdale]], Victoria and Salford, but it's quicker to change at Piccadilly. The two stations are barely 100 yards apart: North Western is actually to the south, but its tracks sweep round to head north. ===By bus=== [https://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express] Bus NX570 runs daily from London Victoria, taking six hours to Wigan via Milton Keynes and Birmingham, and continuing to Preston and Blackpool. Change at Preston for buses to Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh, at St Helens for Liverpool, and at Manchester for most other inter-city routes. Bus services from central Manchester are frequent but tedious: at least 90 min, with a change. The usual route is to take First Bus V1 via Salford to Leigh, then Stagecoach Bus 9 to Wigan. Direct buses to Wigan (operated by Arriva) are Bus 575 from Bolton via Horwich, every 20 min taking 50 min; Bus 320 / 352 from St Helens every 15 min, taking 50 min; Bus 362 from Chorley every 30 min, taking 40 min; Bus 113 from Preston via Leyland hourly, taking two hours; and Bus 360 from Warrington every 30 min, taking an hour. '''Wigan bus station''' is 200 yards north of Wallgate railway station. ==Get around== {{mapframe | 53.550 | -2.632 | height=500 | width=400 | zoom=13}} The town is compact and you can easily walk between centre, canalside, museum and football ground. The borough however is large, with satellite towns. The quickest bus to Leigh is Number 8, every 15 min, taking 40 min via Higher Ince. Bus 10 also runs there via Ashton-in-Makerfield every 15 min. ==See== [[File:The Orwell, Wigan Pier (2).jpg|thumb|300px|Wigan pier: even the pub has closed]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Wigan Pier | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.541111 | long=-2.638611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Wigan Pier | wikidata=Q7999545 | lastedit=2019-12-27 | content=The famous pier is simply an old canal wharf, and the area has been redeveloped with apartments. Its centrepiece is the museum of '''Trencherfield Mill''', which has a mighty steam engine restored to working order; but the museum is closed, probably throughout 2020. Even the pub "The Orwell" has closed. }} * '''All Saints' Church''' just north of Wallgate station dates to the 13th C but was mostly rebuilt in the mid 19th C. * {{see | name=Museum of Wigan Life | alt= | url=https://wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Museums-archives/Museum-of-Wigan-Life/index.aspx | email= | address=41 Library St WN1 1NU | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa, M-W 09:00-14:00, Th F 12:00-17:00 | price=Free | image=Taylor Gallery at the Museum of Wigan Life.jpg | wikidata=Q6941049| wikipedia=Museum of Wigan Life | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Council-run museum depicts life in Wigan from the Roman settlement of Cocchium to its present status as an urban borough within Greater Manchester. }} * {{marker | name=The monument | type=see | lat=53.555 | long=-2.628 }} at the junction of A49 Wigan Lane and Monument Rd marks the Battle of Wigan Lane, fought on 25 Aug 1651 during the final days of the Civil War. The Royalists were passing through town to try to join King Charles II at Worcester. Parliamentarian cavalry were in pursuit but their infantry was some way behind: when the Royalists realised this, they turned and counter-attacked. They made three assaults then their forces were spent, and the survivors fled as they saw the Parliamentarian infantry arriving. The defeat was a hammer blow to their cause because they'd been the last sizable English contingent of Royalists. Nine days later at Worcester, only Scots troops stood with the king; Cromwell's forces crushed them, Charles fled to the continent, and his kingdom became a republic. == Do == * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Wigan Athletic | alt= | url=https://wiganathletic.com/ | email= | address=15 Loire Drive, Wigan WN5 0UH | lat=53.5478 | long=-2.6539 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | wikidata=Q494388 | wikipedia=DW Stadium | content="The Latics" were promoted in 2022 so they now play soccer in the Championship, England's second tier. Their home ground is DW Stadium (capacity 25,000) a mile west of town centre, which they share with Wigan Warriors RLFC. }} : '''Bolton Wanderers''' Macron Stadium is five miles northeast, midway between [[Bolton]] and Wigan, off jcn 6 of M61. Wanderers play in League One, the third tier. * '''Rugby League''': [https://www.wiganwarriors.com/ Wigan Warriors] also play at the DW Stadium. They play in the Super League, the European top tier of rugby league. : [https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/ Leigh Centurions] play at Leigh Sports Village, below. They were relegated in 2021 and now play in the Championship, the second tier. [[File:Haigh Hall - geograph.org.uk - 50440.jpg | thumb | 300px | Haigh Hall closed in 2019]] * '''[https://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/wigan Hollywood Bowl]''' is a bowling alley and American diner just west of town centre. It's open M-F 11:00-23:00, Sa Su 10:00-23:00. * '''[https://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/ Empire Cinema]''' shows mainstream releases. It's on Robin Retail Park west of town centre, see "Buy" marker. * '''[http://www.wiganrollerrink.com/ Wigan Roller Rink]''' just south of town centre is for roller-skating / blading to music: think glitter globes and funky moves. Great family fun. Some sessions are just for lessons or private parties but public skating is Th 11:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00, F 19:00-22:30, Sa 11:00-16:00, 19:00-22:30, Su 11:00-16:00, 18:00-21:00; adult £5 and skate hire £3. * '''Leeds and Liverpool Canal''' stretches for 127 miles (204 km) across the Pennines. Opened in 1816, it connects the Irish Sea and Mersey at Liverpool, other canals such as the Bridgewater, several industrial towns of northern England, and eventually the North Sea via the Aire-Calder Canal from Leeds down to the Humber. It's fully navigable by boats up to 62 ft length and 14 ft 4 beam (18.90 x 4.37 m) and has a good towpath throughout for walking and cycling. In this region it snakes north from Liverpool to Burscough, then heads east through Appley Bridge to Wigan alongside the River Douglas: this forms a long artificial island. Wigan Pier is on the reach between locks 77 and 78. The canal loops the south side of town then turns north to Chorley before again turning east to Blackburn and ascending the Pennines. There are multiple access points. * '''Bridgewater Canal''' connects with the Leeds and Liverpool at Wigan and runs east via Leigh to meet the Manchester Ship Canal. It's also navigable but the towpath is not in such good condition - it's being refurbished, completion date TBA. * '''Flashes''' are areas that sank because of mining subsidence and became flooded. (This became woven into the ''Wigan Pier'' saga: "Eeh, I see the tide's in again".) Nowadays they're often wetland wildlife reserves and country parks, since even the most swinish property developers have failed to market housing amidst these bogs and lagoons. A mile south of town are Westwood and Wigan Flashes. Further southeast near the village of Leigh is Pennington Flash. * {{marker | name=[https://www.leighsportsvillage.co.uk/ Leigh Sports Village] | type=do | lat=53.490 | long=-2.531 }} is a multi-purpose stadium, capacity 12,000, by Pennington Flash five miles southeast of Wigan. Playing here are rugby league team Leigh Centurions, and Manchester United women's and junior teams. In 2022 the stadium hosted games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals, postponed from 2021. * '''[http://www.haighwoodlandpark.co.uk/ Haigh Woodland Park]''' is a large country park two miles northeast of town. It's ranged around '''Haigh Hall''', a 19th century mansion converted into a hotel (see "Sleep" marker, but the hotel is closed). There are extensive grounds and parkland, and two golf courses, the Balcarres of 18 holes and the Crawford of 9. There's also a kid's playground, stables, shops and cafe. It's bordered to the west by the Leeds and Liverpool canal. * {{marker | name=[https://threesisterscircuit.co.uk/ Three Sisters Circuit] | type=do | lat=53.506 | long=-2.635 }} is a 1.5 km outdoor track mostly used for karting - if you've mastered an indoor kart track this is the next step up. It also hosts other car and bike races and testing. It's two miles south of Wigan near the village of Bryn, which has buses and trains towards Ashton-in-Makerfield. * '''Croon:''' in any tune lyric wherever the word "heaven" appears, you can substitute "Wigan" with pleasing results. A similar effect is obtained by replacing "paradise" with "Heckmondwike". * '''[https://wigandiggersfestival.org/ Wigan Diggers Festival]''' is a music festival and market held in mid-Sept to celebrate the 17th century "Diggers", the radical socialist land reformers led by Gerrard Winstanley. The next is probably on Saturday 10 Sept 2022, tbc. * '''Watch Wallace & Gromit cartoons''' - they're frequently re-screened - for an idyllic vision of 1950s cobbled northern town life that's somewhere between a Hovis advert and Blake's "Jerusalem". They've been honoured by a statue in [[Preston]], home of their creator Nick Park, but the pair actually lived at 62 West Wallaby Street, Wigan WG7 7FU, where a public monument is surely overdue. ==Buy== * Wallgate has the usual dismal High St cavalcade of charity shops, vape stores, pawnbrokers, fast food outlets and empty units. It leads into the main shopping strip, Standishgate, which has '''Makinson Arcade''' at its foot, '''The Galleries''' mall west side and '''Grand Arcade''' east. These malls' greatest contribution to Wigan's culture was during construction, which uncovered Roman remains confirming that here stood the garrison and settlement of Coccium. * '''Wigan Market''', at the corner of Mesnes St and New Market St, is open M-Sa 08:30-17:00. Lots of empty spaces in the indoor market but still a good variety of stalls. * The big edge-of-town mall is '''Robin Retail Park''' 100 yards south of the football stadium, with an ASDA. The Empire Cinema and Red Robin pub are also here. ==Eat== * Meat pies: lots of outlets, though they may have been trucked in from miles away. The '''World Pie-Eating Championships''' are held annually, usually in Nov / Dec in Harry's Bar in Wallgate. Any kudos for breaking the official record of 6.72 pies in seven minutes will be only slightly dimmed by the unofficial feat of Charlie, a ''bichon frise'' who in 2007 scoffed twenty pies and gnawed another ten while his owner was distracted, thereby jeopardising the event. (This being the flat-capped north, the distraction was caused by a pigeon flying into the owner's chimney.) A fresh batch of competition pies was hurriedly baked and Charlie's owner took advantage of a loophole in the rules to enter the dog as a competitor. To no avail: Charlie couldn't face another pie. * Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are a local delicacy, made by William Santus & Co on Dorning St and widely available. * There's a slew of budget eating places along Wallgate and King St, with the usual High Street names but no stand-out. * There's another group next to the football stadium, notably Red Robin Pub / Wackey Warehouse, open daily to 23:00. ==Drink== * '''[https://johnbullchophousewigan.co.uk/ John Bull Chop House]''' is an excellent traditional pub in an ancient building on Coopers Row 100 yards north of Wallgate station. It's open Tu-Th 16:30-23:00, F Sa 13:00-01:00, Su 15:00-23:00. * Other central pubs are The Moon Under Water (JD Wetherspoon) on Market Place, The Anvil on Dorning St, The Swan and Railway on Wallgate between the stations (re-opened in Dec 2019 after tasteful refurbishment), and the Royal Oak on Standishgate a little way north. The Bowling Green is half a mile north on Wigan Lane. * Clubs and late spots include The Boulevard, Jaks, Ibiza, Bentley's, Revolution Wigan and Indiependence. ==Sleep== * '''[https://www.premierinn.com Premier Inn]''' in town centre is on Harrogate Rd off A49. They have others on Warrington Rd (Marus Bridge) south of town, and to the north at Standish near jcn 27 of M6. * {{sleep | name=Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel | url=http://www.hotels-wigan.com | email= | address=Orchard St WN1 3SS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1942 826888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double £65 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Modern city centre chain hotel. A bit dated but comfy and fair value. }} * {{sleep | name=New Charles Dickens | alt= | url=http://www.williams.pub/thecharlesdickens/ | email= | address=14 Upper Dicconson St WN1 2AD | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 1942 568511 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Pub with rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://hiexpressleigh.co.uk/| email= | address=Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY | lat=53.489 | long=-2.533 | directions=A579 eight miles southeast of Wigan | phone=+44 1942 366334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=B&B double £80 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Comfy business hotel in sports village. }} == Connect == As of May 2022, Wigan and Leigh have 5G from EE, Three and Vodafone, and 4G from O2. ==Stay safe== Town centre is well-policed, but exercise usual caution especially around late-night drunks. There are some rough outlying estates where the visitor has no reason to go. ==Go next== * '''[[Manchester]]''' and '''[[Liverpool]]''' are two great cities to explore, both within an hour's travel. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M6.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Glasgow]] | minorl1=[[Chorley]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Newton-le-Willows]] | majorr1=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | image2=UK-Motorway-M58.svg | imagesize2=50 | directionl2=SW | majorl2=[[Liverpool]] | minorl2=Skelmersdale | directionr2=NE | minorr2= | majorr2=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M6.svg|40px]] | image3=UK road A58.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Liverpool]] | minorl3=[[St Helens (England)|St Helens]] | directionr3=E | minorr3= | majorr3=[[Bolton]] }} {{geo|53.5449|-2.6300}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Greater_Manchester}} j5ohm236a0vc2rvr4qvooia3r6mi6bd 1 40531 4492041 3477570 2022-07-29T02:22:08Z Veracious 1298114 /* Shariah */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 72azm33302mfqzvukaav42j4had8fq9 4492066 4492041 2022-07-29T03:31:34Z Veracious 1298114 /* Shariah */ wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 9x21l0a3fzrkz3d9tg75senkuriaut2 4492072 4492066 2022-07-29T03:40:48Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Shariah */ wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) kai3j6hmqr5pzlxqbwaj89s2k8iqn3q 4492096 4492072 2022-07-29T04:16:26Z Veracious 1298114 /* Shariah */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::It's stated that [http://dsi.acehprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Qanun-Provinsi-Nanggroe-Aceh-Darussalam-Nomor-12-Tahun-2003-Tentang-Minuman-dan-Khamar-dan-Sejenisnya.pdf drinking alcoholic beverage is punished by getting whipped in front of public AND either getting jailed or fined.] But, [https://www.kompas.tv/article/145668/kedapatan-minum-miras-tiga-warga-non-muslim-dihukum-cambuk-40-kali non-muslim could choose either getting jailed, fined, or getting whipped] :::And about khalwat.. it's almost same, [https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/e6465e9b6c3818829cf3974496ba0612.html the punishment is getting whipped for muslim (no alternative)]. And for non-muslim, [https://news.okezone.com/read/2021/02/08/340/2358686/sejumlah-warga-nonmuslim-di-aceh-dicambuk-40-kali?page=2 they could choose either getting jailed or getting whipped] :::Oh, playing online game in public area [https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201024093920-20-562248/ulama-main-pubg-di-aceh-layak-dihukum-cambuk can also lead you to getting whipped]. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 04:16, 29 July 2022 (UTC) e0dbhqfcg81vxbzpszin6divhggshji 4492103 4492096 2022-07-29T04:53:05Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Shariah */ wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::It's stated that [http://dsi.acehprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Qanun-Provinsi-Nanggroe-Aceh-Darussalam-Nomor-12-Tahun-2003-Tentang-Minuman-dan-Khamar-dan-Sejenisnya.pdf drinking alcoholic beverage is punished by getting whipped in front of public AND either getting jailed or fined.] But, [https://www.kompas.tv/article/145668/kedapatan-minum-miras-tiga-warga-non-muslim-dihukum-cambuk-40-kali non-muslim could choose either getting jailed, fined, or getting whipped] :::And about khalwat.. it's almost same, [https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/e6465e9b6c3818829cf3974496ba0612.html the punishment is getting whipped for muslim (no alternative)]. And for non-muslim, [https://news.okezone.com/read/2021/02/08/340/2358686/sejumlah-warga-nonmuslim-di-aceh-dicambuk-40-kali?page=2 they could choose either getting jailed or getting whipped] :::Oh, playing online game in public area [https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201024093920-20-562248/ulama-main-pubg-di-aceh-layak-dihukum-cambuk can also lead you to getting whipped]. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 04:16, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Wow, online non-gambling games being severely punished! That's really strict! Well, I think it's important to mention these kinds of things in the article so that visitors know what they're getting into and make sure to behave within the local interpretations of Syariah while they're there. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 29 July 2022 (UTC) gaf75lvci84n5nlre7kb1m9gvr7dugm 4492132 4492103 2022-07-29T06:37:13Z Veracious 1298114 /* Shariah */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::It's stated that [http://dsi.acehprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Qanun-Provinsi-Nanggroe-Aceh-Darussalam-Nomor-12-Tahun-2003-Tentang-Minuman-dan-Khamar-dan-Sejenisnya.pdf drinking alcoholic beverage is punished by getting whipped in front of public AND either getting jailed or fined.] But, [https://www.kompas.tv/article/145668/kedapatan-minum-miras-tiga-warga-non-muslim-dihukum-cambuk-40-kali non-muslim could choose either getting jailed, fined, or getting whipped] :::And about khalwat.. it's almost same, [https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/e6465e9b6c3818829cf3974496ba0612.html the punishment is getting whipped for muslim (no alternative)]. And for non-muslim, [https://news.okezone.com/read/2021/02/08/340/2358686/sejumlah-warga-nonmuslim-di-aceh-dicambuk-40-kali?page=2 they could choose either getting jailed or getting whipped] :::Oh, playing online game in public area [https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201024093920-20-562248/ulama-main-pubg-di-aceh-layak-dihukum-cambuk can also lead you to getting whipped]. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 04:16, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Wow, online non-gambling games being severely punished! That's really strict! Well, I think it's important to mention these kinds of things in the article so that visitors know what they're getting into and make sure to behave within the local interpretations of Syariah while they're there. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Hmm, i don't know how to write the sentence, my English isn't any good. Can you do it please? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 06:37, 29 July 2022 (UTC) dzpkpxja29w6kiq4vwtscv4gg89htqj 4492165 4492132 2022-07-29T07:42:50Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Shariah */ wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::It's stated that [http://dsi.acehprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Qanun-Provinsi-Nanggroe-Aceh-Darussalam-Nomor-12-Tahun-2003-Tentang-Minuman-dan-Khamar-dan-Sejenisnya.pdf drinking alcoholic beverage is punished by getting whipped in front of public AND either getting jailed or fined.] But, [https://www.kompas.tv/article/145668/kedapatan-minum-miras-tiga-warga-non-muslim-dihukum-cambuk-40-kali non-muslim could choose either getting jailed, fined, or getting whipped] :::And about khalwat.. it's almost same, [https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/e6465e9b6c3818829cf3974496ba0612.html the punishment is getting whipped for muslim (no alternative)]. And for non-muslim, [https://news.okezone.com/read/2021/02/08/340/2358686/sejumlah-warga-nonmuslim-di-aceh-dicambuk-40-kali?page=2 they could choose either getting jailed or getting whipped] :::Oh, playing online game in public area [https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201024093920-20-562248/ulama-main-pubg-di-aceh-layak-dihukum-cambuk can also lead you to getting whipped]. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 04:16, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Wow, online non-gambling games being severely punished! That's really strict! Well, I think it's important to mention these kinds of things in the article so that visitors know what they're getting into and make sure to behave within the local interpretations of Syariah while they're there. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Hmm, i don't know how to write the sentence, my English isn't any good. Can you do it please? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 06:37, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, I'll give it a try, probably tomorrow. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:42, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 91sa5jllox013dy0xxup36hnx3o75te 4492194 4492165 2022-07-29T08:12:33Z Veracious 1298114 /* Shariah */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki I've added some further details to the Aceh article based on information from friends in the region or friends working there (some associated with the Police department in Aceh province, others who were former guides in Leuser National Park before the current fighting, and finally by a member of AUSAid who frequently travels to Banda Aceh on aid work from his office in Jakarta). -- Marquis790. == Shariah == First of all, how should "shariah law" be capitalized? No caps? Caps for both words? Caps for only "Shariah"? Let's pick one and be consistent throughout the article. Also, which one of these is true? In the "Understand" section: ''So far no sharia laws have been enforced upon tourists, and non-Muslims are officially exempted from having to follow sharia laws'' In "Stay safe": ''Since 2016, such laws have being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims.'' If shariah is being applied to non-Muslims, which shariah laws are being applied and how are they being applied? We need to be specific if we want to help visitors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:55, 30 April 2018 (UTC) :As far as i know, sharia laws being applied both to Muslims and non-Muslims, but the punishment is different. Muslims get harsher punishment than non-Muslims.<br>Additional note: "Law" (''hukum'') and "Punishment" (''hukuman'') using an almost exact word, that's why the translation fails and confusing the reader. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 02:22, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Do you know enough about the situation to give examples? For example, if a non-Muslim drinks beer, is that punishable, and if so, how? What about if a Muslim and a non-Muslim commit khalwat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:40, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::It's stated that [http://dsi.acehprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Qanun-Provinsi-Nanggroe-Aceh-Darussalam-Nomor-12-Tahun-2003-Tentang-Minuman-dan-Khamar-dan-Sejenisnya.pdf drinking alcoholic beverage is punished by getting whipped in front of public AND either getting jailed or fined.] But, [https://www.kompas.tv/article/145668/kedapatan-minum-miras-tiga-warga-non-muslim-dihukum-cambuk-40-kali non-muslim could choose either getting jailed, fined, or getting whipped] :::And about khalwat.. it's almost same, [https://putusan3.mahkamahagung.go.id/direktori/putusan/e6465e9b6c3818829cf3974496ba0612.html the punishment is getting whipped for muslim (no alternative)]. And for non-muslim, [https://news.okezone.com/read/2021/02/08/340/2358686/sejumlah-warga-nonmuslim-di-aceh-dicambuk-40-kali?page=2 they could choose either getting jailed or getting whipped] :::Oh, playing online game in public area [https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201024093920-20-562248/ulama-main-pubg-di-aceh-layak-dihukum-cambuk can also lead you to getting whipped]. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 04:16, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Wow, online non-gambling games being severely punished! That's really strict! Well, I think it's important to mention these kinds of things in the article so that visitors know what they're getting into and make sure to behave within the local interpretations of Syariah while they're there. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Hmm, i don't know how to write the sentence, my English isn't any good. Can you do it please? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 06:37, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, I'll give it a try, probably tomorrow. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:42, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Ok. Thank you. [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) h5wny9i6c8hdtcf4r4c0vxzbg8jp2ga 1 40553 4491794 4491771 2022-07-28T12:59:59Z LPfi 79572 /* This article smells of ethnocentrism */ I don't think so, we just don't have the knowledge to write the separate articles wikitext text/x-wiki The [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] includes many African parks and several countries not currently listed here. Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo are examples. Someone could mine that list to improve this one. [[User:(WT-en) Pashley|(WT-en) Pashley]] 21:30, 25 April 2006 (EDT) == Capitalization within title == As "national park" by itself wouldn't normally be capitalized because the term is not itself a proper name, would there be any objection to renaming this article [[African national parks]]? Is so, why? I plan on making the change quite soon if no objection is stated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:11, 24 December 2016 (UTC) :No objections raised. Done. [[User:Nurg|Nurg]] ([[User talk:Nurg|talk]]) 10:13, 25 July 2018 (UTC) == Red links == This article has a lot of red links &mdash; way too many, and I don't know whether the national parks the red links are for should have articles or not. Would everyone be okay with taking out the links that are broken? [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 00:39, 10 August 2018 (UTC) : I suppose any national park is worth an article, they are destinations more or less by definition. I'd agree Namibia and Zambia seem to have too many red links. For them the most important ones should be chosen, and more added only when those are created (and probably a [[National parks of Namibia]] etc. should be created at some point). For the other countries the number of redlinks is moderate, and redlinks just mean there is work to do. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:21, 10 August 2018 (UTC) ::Yes. [[Rail travel in Africa]] was a somewhat similar (although much worse) situation and that was redirected to [[Africa#By train]]. Also, how does the definition of a national park in these countries compare? Sometimes, parks are intended for tourists while in others they are more intended to protect flora and fauna. Of course, the two overlap, but you get what I mean. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 16:19, 10 August 2018 (UTC) ::: I do not know the terms in the domestic languages, but I've understood a national park is specifically intended to also cater for visitors. There are nature reserves for where protection is the only motive (or the one that counts in decisions). Anyway, where half the parks have articles, I have no reason to doubt also the others are interesting destinations – with the overall lack of coverage in most of Africa, I suppose parks with articles are truly outstanding. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:36, 10 August 2018 (UTC) ::::That is quite likely, since [[Africa]] has plenty of great scenery, although I've never been there. Anyway, I've got it in [[User:SelfieCity/projects|my projects list]] now. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 17:42, 10 August 2018 (UTC) :::::So I've done some work. I have removed the red links with no descriptions in [[Namibia]] and some of the red links in the [[Zambia]] one. [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 21:50, 19 August 2018 (UTC) :: African national parks should probably be broken up into regional areas matching Africa - General overview of African national parks with a representative number of important parks with sub regional pages with a more complete list -- as far as red links go - just means there is no article and would probably be nice to create articles for them and indicates to me African articles might need more attention? Time for an Expedition? - don't like red links then take out the brackets :) -- I put in wikidata ids for those markers missing them (quite a few) and adding text as time permits. Also have been doing same for markers in African Regions. Just a thought - Cheers! -- [[User:Matroc|Matroc]] ([[User talk:Matroc|talk]]) 06:58, 8 November 2018 (UTC) == Réunion NP == I added the park, but was the scope of the article only covering the parks from countries that are on the mainland, or are French departments like Réunion also within the scope? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:32, 20 February 2022 (UTC) == This article smells of ethnocentrism == Rant begins... Okay, so I'm aware; the title is harsh, but it is. I do apologise if this was not the creator's intent, but the creator was going off stereotypes, "fascinated" by African wildlife and nature but '''Africa is not one country''' – it really does sadden me that many do treat it as one which is why I've found this whole article problematic since I first encountered it. Now why does that matter? Because this article essentially goes off those stereotypes, ignoring that there is no single parks authority that manages these parks. Why? Back to my original point; this article treats Africa as one country. Ask yourself, would you ever support articles like [[Asian national parks]] or an [[Oceanian national parks]]? Anyone reading this will say no to that – so why Africa then? I will add that the French Wikivoyage has an article on [[:fr:Parcs nationaux d'Océanie]] (translates to National parks of Oceania), which has swathes of redlinks and doesn't help travellers. What more, this article isn't even complete. Right now, this article only has parks between Ethiopia and South Africa, plus Nigerian national parks that were created during the first expedition just over a year ago which I added. Other than that, there's lone parks sitting in the Niger, Central African Republic and the Réunion sections, but that's about it. Even within those that are mentioned, many of them are redlinks. I know I've rambled on a lot, so I'll end it there. End of rant. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:48, 28 July 2022 (UTC) : I don't agree. I could have started an article on European national parks, only that I happen to know the Nordic ones so much better than the rest that it didn't make sense. Of course the article isn't complete. If it were, it should be split up by country (or whatever). People might have heard about Serengeti without remembering in what country it was, and might remember the spelling wrong, so they wouldn't find it by a search. Or people might want to have a look for parks they don't know about, without having a clear picture about what is found in different parts of Africa. An article like this makes sense for such use cases. Of course, we should cover the most important parks from all of the continent, not just the east (+Nigeria with surroundings), but that a common problem with wikis. : The article is now just a list. For countries with several parks listed, it would make sense to give a general description also for the country in general, that's eight countries at the moment. We should probably at least have a link to [[Kenya#Safaris]], [[South Africa#See]] and similar country article sections where they exist. These sections would need a lot of improvement and in many cases a separate article should be created. But I don't think that is about ethnocentrism; it is about our lack of editors with the needed knowledge. : –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) quizd8iqdicehxu891qejakscj4tja8 1 42787 4491817 1641608 2022-07-28T14:00:58Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Malda listings */ new section wikitext text/x-wiki ==Photographs== Please add photgraphs to this article. -- [[User:(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi|(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi]] 23:51, 15 October 2006 (EDT) == Malda listings == Malda listings should belong to [[Malda]], not here. If the listings should here, then perhaps both articles should be merged as Wikivoyage should not have overlapping travel guides. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:00, 28 July 2022 (UTC) kqxbnx692sochxnmfyrffw68egzm0ms 4491818 4491817 2022-07-28T14:01:49Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Malda listings */ wikitext text/x-wiki ==Photographs== Please add photgraphs to this article. -- [[User:(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi|(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi]] 23:51, 15 October 2006 (EDT) == Malda listings == Malda listings should belong to [[Malda]], not here. Otherwise both articles should be merged as Wikivoyage should not have overlapping travel guides. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:00, 28 July 2022 (UTC) 708p7hspqvnjtsqm0j4sto70nm6bet2 4491835 4491818 2022-07-28T14:23:48Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Photographs== Please add photgraphs to this article. -- [[User:(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi|(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi]] 23:51, 15 October 2006 (EDT) == Malda listings == Malda listings should belong to [[Malda]], not here. Otherwise both articles should be merged as Wikivoyage should not have overlapping travel guides. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:00, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :I agree. I think that moving the Malda listings to that article would be the best approach. Since you are a local expert, would you be able to do that? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) 5okr5phizvtrsg6dl74ihk8q05m8r7e 4492137 4491835 2022-07-29T07:02:35Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Malda listings */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki ==Photographs== Please add photgraphs to this article. -- [[User:(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi|(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi]] 23:51, 15 October 2006 (EDT) == Malda listings == Malda listings should belong to [[Malda]], not here. Otherwise both articles should be merged as Wikivoyage should not have overlapping travel guides. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:00, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :I agree. I think that moving the Malda listings to that article would be the best approach. Since you are a local expert, would you be able to do that? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::{{doing}} '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:02, 29 July 2022 (UTC) kcnne322cyf4h9v53q6xs4kp4fuy22t 4492142 4492137 2022-07-29T07:13:35Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Malda listings */ wikitext text/x-wiki ==Photographs== Please add photgraphs to this article. -- [[User:(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi|(WT-en) P.K.Niyogi]] 23:51, 15 October 2006 (EDT) == Malda listings == Malda listings should belong to [[Malda]], not here. Otherwise both articles should be merged as Wikivoyage should not have overlapping travel guides. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:00, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :I agree. I think that moving the Malda listings to that article would be the best approach. Since you are a local expert, would you be able to do that? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::{{done}}, thank you. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:02, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 9s53qjt31npguv3arhmoioy6z07gbzw 1 43703 4492240 4273961 2022-07-29T10:50:07Z SHB2000 2248002 Undo revision 4273961 by [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|SHB2000]] ([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]]) wikitext text/x-wiki == Hotel removed == I removed the Plaza Hotel. I stayed ther for some days but moved later. The staff is really friendly but the rooms are not that good. The rooms smell wet. There is no mold but you have to open the windows every day, probably because ther is no ventilation in the bathroom. The town has heaps of hotels. There are some options. -- [[User:(WT-en) DerFussi|(WT-en) DerFussi]] 08:47, 19 February 2009 (EST) jckvon9ysgojozwoxglr94x8vvmsixo 1 47487 4491919 4491554 2022-07-28T18:09:11Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) q3j4td2icyc80c8oxugckin1asxtkwd 4492143 4491919 2022-07-29T07:13:46Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) bchv5tb4bp3gyglkgmswvu4slp5f4a2 4492148 4492143 2022-07-29T07:17:45Z Koavf 36077 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) 7l2caekcz29pk6y31349h2w19esn3ea 4492157 4492148 2022-07-29T07:27:10Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) 65vtgtjk83onbc82ifzii8kx03lgb2g 4492158 4492157 2022-07-29T07:33:52Z Koavf 36077 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) glwom337z96alhmhcp473r8zlzhb4nz 4492164 4492158 2022-07-29T07:39:01Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) 0rktc32h1r83adil13lxe08zf22kjqr 4492169 4492164 2022-07-29T07:45:46Z LPfi 79572 /* Should we merge to Morocco? */ extraregion or redirect; no no-brainer wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::: The extraregion would have little content not in both of the two new articles. An other possibility would be a redirect to [[North Africa]]. Any change in the tension between the SADR and Morocco would need to be reported in both (or all three) articles, and perhaps in [[Morocco]] – easily forgotten. I don't see the benefit for the traveller, although it would make our hierarchy more consistent. This certainly isn't a no-brainer. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) jbguwrj5qbqgff0kdmein2bc0z6gyip 4492175 4492169 2022-07-29T07:51:47Z LPfi 79572 /* Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? */ where are the mines? wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::: The extraregion would have little content not in both of the two new articles. An other possibility would be a redirect to [[North Africa]]. Any change in the tension between the SADR and Morocco would need to be reported in both (or all three) articles, and perhaps in [[Morocco]] – easily forgotten. I don't see the benefit for the traveller, although it would make our hierarchy more consistent. This certainly isn't a no-brainer. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :: The warning box says "The area starting at the Berm and extending for 30–50 km west is littered with land mines." Is that part of the same mistake? Wouldn't the mines by laid east of the berm? They may of course be a leftover from before the berm, but I'd assume there are mines at least in front of it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ayylw14i8jtbh79kks7plawm3lthimb 4492231 4492175 2022-07-29T10:23:37Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::: The extraregion would have little content not in both of the two new articles. An other possibility would be a redirect to [[North Africa]]. Any change in the tension between the SADR and Morocco would need to be reported in both (or all three) articles, and perhaps in [[Morocco]] – easily forgotten. I don't see the benefit for the traveller, although it would make our hierarchy more consistent. This certainly isn't a no-brainer. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :: The warning box says "The area starting at the Berm and extending for 30–50 km west is littered with land mines." Is that part of the same mistake? Wouldn't the mines by laid east of the berm? They may of course be a leftover from before the berm, but I'd assume there are mines at least in front of it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know. I would think the Moroccan army would lay landmines on its side of the berm to cause injury to any SADR people who go over the berm. If you have information to the contrary, please correct it. I don't know enough about the situation to change thuis. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:23, 29 July 2022 (UTC) p33oqvnk545b67768ho2qqljlw12ob7 4492233 4492231 2022-07-29T10:24:17Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::: The extraregion would have little content not in both of the two new articles. An other possibility would be a redirect to [[North Africa]]. Any change in the tension between the SADR and Morocco would need to be reported in both (or all three) articles, and perhaps in [[Morocco]] – easily forgotten. I don't see the benefit for the traveller, although it would make our hierarchy more consistent. This certainly isn't a no-brainer. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :: The warning box says "The area starting at the Berm and extending for 30–50 km west is littered with land mines." Is that part of the same mistake? Wouldn't the mines by laid east of the berm? They may of course be a leftover from before the berm, but I'd assume there are mines at least in front of it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know. I would think the Moroccan army would lay landmines on its side of the berm to cause injury to any SADR people who go over the berm. If you have information to the contrary, please correct it. I don't know enough about the situation to change thuis. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:23, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know. I would think the Moroccan army would lay landmines on its side of the berm to cause injury to any SADR people who go over the berm. If you have information to the contrary, please correct it. I don't know enough about the situation to change this. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) cb7vbcgvvb55sm7pxaj08483p547vay 4492234 4492233 2022-07-29T10:24:41Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{infobox|Formatting and language conventions|For articles about Western Sahara, please use the '''[[Wikivoyage talk:Time and date formats|24-hour clock]]''' to show times, e.g. 09:00-12:00 and 18:00-00:00. Please show [[Wikivoyage:Currency|prices]] in this format: '''100&nbsp;dirham''' &mdash; not 100 dirham'''s''', 100 MAD, Dh100, 100 dh, 100 MD, D100, 100dH Please use [[Wikivoyage:Spelling|British spelling]]. }} == Countries vs. Sovereign States == ''Moved from [[Project:Travellers' pub]] by [[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]]'' I'm not quite sure where this comment should be posted, so bear with me. I've just noticed that WikiTravel has a seperate country article on the [[Western Sahara]], a disputed chunk of land that is being fought over by [[Morocco]] and [[Mauritania]]. Although the sovereignty of this land is still unclear--which is why the CIA factbook gives it its own listing--it is currently administered by Morocco, and for the purposes of travel (currency, border formalities, language, etc) can be considered part of that country. I would suggest subsuming the Western Sahara article into the Morocco section, but have no idea how to go about it. Cheers. -- [[User:(WT-en) Allyak|(WT-en) Allyak]] 13:40, Jul 30, 2004 (EDT) : Essentially political questions like this are difficult for a travel guide to answer: see also [[Palestine]] and a few other tough nuts to crack. I would suggest that, in general, we stick to the CIA World Factbook's divisions since at least we can claim that those are unbiased (or at least biased by somebody other than Wikivoyage!). [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 22:50, 30 Jul 2004 (EDT) ::Yes, because claiming that the CIA is unbiased... ;o) ::These are controversial subjects, and I think it better to have separate articles for disputed pieces of land, and to mention that the sovereignity of these is not settled in the article. [[User:(WT-en) Yann|(WT-en) Yann]] 04:06, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT) == Railway == As long as I know the furthest south you can get in Northern Africa by train is Marrakech, far far away from Laayoune. [[User:(WT-en) Al turtusi|(WT-en) Al_turtusi]] : I'm sure you know Western Sahara better than 99.9% of Wikivoyage, so please [[plunge forward]]! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 03:58, 27 March 2008 (EDT) == Flag of Western Sahara == According to what is mentioned above, Western Sahara has no official flag as it's not a sovereign country. The flag in this page is the one of the auto-proclamed republic of Polisario Front backed in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region. I propose to get rid of this flag as the official statute of the region is a non self governing territory even if it's actually under the moroccan administration.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:02, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Flags do not imply sovereignty, and we have them for plenty of other non-state territories like [[Hong Kong]], [[Greenland]], [[Palestine]], etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 07:06, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In this particular case YES. It induces people into error because first the independent movement is taking place in Tindouf south Algeria far from the Western Sahara region then the UN has never put an official flag to the region. For those who are visiting the region regularly, the most commun flag is the moroccan one but to ensure more neutrality I suggest to get rid of any flag. There is no customs between the north of the country and the Western Sahara region. There is a line in worldwide maps separating Morocco into two parts (for some historical reasons) but in practice there is no customs. Everyone can cross the line by foot, car, bus...without any custom control. == SADR Administration == I disagree with this paragraph as there is no officiel UN document mentionning that SADR is a sovereign country. After the war held in the region from 1979 till 1991 between the Moroccan army and the Polisario Front army, the UN peacekeeping force MINURSO took place to maintain peace in the region. MINURSO defined a buffer zone where these locations are situated. This buffer zone is forbidden to all military forces (Moroccan & Polisario Front).--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:09, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : The article does not claim that SADR is a sovereign country. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::Writing these cities are under the control of SADR administration is totally wrong. There is no nationality called SADR. There is no municipalities under the control of SADR in the Western Sahara region. These cities are located in a zone controlled by the MINURSO. According to the ceasfire agreement, SADR has no right to come in this area. If you go to this website [http://www.hcp.ma link title] you can get all statistic information about these locations. But again for more neutrality, I suggest to change the title into : "Cities located in the Minurso controlled area". That's the most neutral expression. :::Simply put, that's factually wrong. MINURSO does not "control" anything. The Berm separates the two sides, the Buffer Strip around the berm is 5 km wide, the Restricted Area is 30 km wide. The zone to the east of the Berm is under de facto Polisario control, just like the zone to the west is under de facto Moroccan control. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:17, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Wrong Information == There are many wrong information in this article about : 1. the local currency is definitely MAD (Moroccan Dirham) 2. the education system is there. please look at the following website [http://www.sahara-social.com link title] 3. the 'Eat' section doesn't make sense !! Sugar as many produces are subsidized in the whole country 4. the 'Respect' section is also biases. It must be rewritten to ensure neutrality. Dakhla spot is the most famous spot in the world. People are coming from the fourth points of the world. --[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:33, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Re: 1, that's what the article says, but SADR pesetas also exist. [http://www.mycoinpictures.com/showphoto.php/photo/1174] : Re: 2, 3 and 4, please suggest your own replacements. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::1. Excuse me but I am from the region and I can attest that there are Moroccan dirhams in the Western Sahara region and there are Algerian dinars in Tindouf camps (stronghold of Polisario Front) as they are located on the Algerian soil. ::2. Too much to say about the education system. Let me ask the municipality of Laayoune city and get back to you with updated information otherwise there is information in the above website. ::3. As the objective of this Wiki is to relate the reality on the ground, I think we can simply say in good English as mine is quite dodgy that travelers can find all food products they want in all locations in the Western Sahara region. ::4. I believe this wiki is to inform people about vacation facilities and not about the political issue. There are many hotels and restaurants in Laayoune and Dakhla. Do you want me to give more details on that?--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 09:54, 16 July 2009 (EDT) :::Yes, that would be much better than pointless political squabbling. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 11:19, 16 July 2009 (EDT) == Important == Is it a wiki for worldwide travelers or a wiki for politicians and Polisario Front supporters? I guess it's the first case so I believe travelers will envoy visiting the region as I am native from the Western Sahara region. I can give advices on that but I have no idea how to make without violating Wikivoyage policy.--[[User:(WT-en) AhmedSalem|(WT-en) AhmedSalem]] 07:44, 16 July 2009 (EDT) : Easy -- give actual travel information. Attractions, restaurants, hotels, how to get in, how to travel around, etc. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 08:31, 16 July 2009 (EDT) ::In the meantime, I suggest to delete all what is related to the political issue as each side will argue his position (unionists vs independentists) ==[[wv:EngVar]]== Before [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Western_Sahara&diff=2340279&oldid=2339988 this edit], the variety of English used in this article was '''not''' US English. (As evidence of this assrertion, "travelling" and "traveller" were '''not''' written as "traveling" and "traveler"). That edit meant that we now have '''mixed''' US English and ''non''-US English spelling. Many [http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage_talk:Spelling&oldid=2339023#Unworkable.2C_not_based_on_reality folks on Wikivoyage argue about spelling], but most are in favour (favor?) of a '''consistent variety of English spelling within the same article'''. My own ''personal'' opinion to the (rhetorical?) edit summary question of "''Why re-write one term in en-gb?''" is:<br /> "''No good reason at all in this case. Except where the article has a strong connection to a particular variety of English, '''you shouldn't do it!''' without having a reason to make more important and substantive edits at the same time''": http://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=User:Pashley/Spelling&oldid=2338993#National_varieties_of_English --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 14:41, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :'''Spelling''' I didn't even realize that "traveling" and "travelling" were EngVar issues: they're just common (mis)spellings in the United States. Note that this article includes (e.g.) "recognized". Why would we include en-gb spelling then? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 16:59, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::Why not? It's already there. ::The "ize" spelling is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_spelling Oxford English Dictionary] thing - it even has its own code: '''en-GB-oed''' ::It does rather grate to have different US and non-US spellings in the same sentence: eg: "''However, independent travel in the region is restricted, and while crossing through Western Sahara while {{User:W._Frank/!xt|traveling}} overland between Morocco and Mauritania is usually OK, some {{User:W._Frank/xt|travellers}} have been turned back when trying to enter, especially during periods of political strife.''" --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 17:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC) :::This article should be in US English per current policy, see [[Wikivoyage:Spelling]]. Quoting a user page sandbox won't change that. [[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 18:04, 16 July 2013 (UTC) ::::I think you are technically correct for a short while. But this conversation began because '''just one word''' (rather than the whole article) was switched from ''non''-US English spelling to US English meaning that we now have '''mixed''' and inconsistent spelling. Be my guest if you want to switch the '''whole''' article's spelling to a consistent variety, G-T. --[[User:W. Frank|W.&nbsp;'''Frank''']]^{[[Special:EmailUser/W. Frank|<font color="green">e-mail</font>]]}_{[[User talk:W. Frank|<font color="red">talk</font>]]} 18:15, 16 July 2013 (UTC) == Should we merge to Morocco? == In other parts of the world we have been discussing 'facts on the ground' being important to the traveler, rather than political opinions. For example, [[Crimea]] is now completely under [[Russia]] because that is how the traveler will now experience it (no matter how much one would object or support that state of affairs). So in reality Western Sahara is not an independent country, but a restive part of [[Morocco]]. [[w:Western_Sahara]] shows that a small part of the territory is still controlled by the Sahrawi Republic, but overwhelmingly everywhere else is under the control of Morocco and has been for many decades. Given this situation, should we not just merge this into Morocco with the usual disclaimers that we don't take political positions on disputes? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:43, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :'''Merging''' Well, if someone wanted to visit Western Sahara, there would actually be two regions which are completely separate. The most populous parts are under Moroccan occupation but there would be a sizable portion which isn't as well. So the idea of traveling to "Western Sahara" really means traveling to an occupied portion or a non-occupied portion (a la [[Palestine]]). I'm not necessarily sure what that means for the traveler but if nothing else, there will be folks looking for a guide through a hierarchical list or from a search engine and it's useful to have a page that says ''something'' about the territory as a territory. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 03:46, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::If I understood that correctly, could we have this as a disambiguation page between the Moroccan province and the [[Sahrawi Republic]] ? I get the impression that the status quo will not be changing for a good long while... --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:04, 9 April 2015 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Andrewssi2}} I implied above but did not explicitly state that just as the [[Palestine]] article has some content which will overlap either portion of that territory, there are also distinct sections for both the [[Gaza Strip]] and the [[West Bank]]. The difference would be very large for a traveler. [[Western Sahara]] could have plenty of information which is true for both regions but then also have some content that would be unique to the [[Free Zone]] (which is not an area where many would travel anyway but that's another story). There will probably not be enough content nor enough differences to justify splitting off an entirely separate guide, though. (Whereas there is plenty of content to justify a guide just on Gaza or just on the West Bank--huge populations, tourist attractions, etc.) —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:07, 9 April 2015 (UTC) ::::I'm inclined to agree with Justin, it doesn't seem like there's enough content to split this article in two. However, the [[Morocco]] article should probably feel free to cover the Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara, as it would any other part of Morocco. From the [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first|traveller's point of view]], Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::Does Morocco consider Western Sahara a "sub-unit" of its territory (akin to what the UK consider Scotland to be or the likes)? Is there any type of "visible line"? Be it a "security check" or the likes? And would Western Sahara "work" as a subsection in the current Moroccan regional hierarchy? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 16:40, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} No, there is not distinction between "Western Sahara" and "Morocco" for purposes of administration and occupation on the part of Morocco. The administrative subdivisions which intersect Western Sahara overlap Morocco. That said, there will definitely be some security checks and military personnel, so someone can easily tell that he's not in Casablanca anymore. Also, Western Sahara should not be a part of a Moroccan hierarchy. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::::I don't think Hobbitschuster's suggesting that the breadcrumb be changed to place this guide under Morocco. I think what he's asking is: Within the [[Morocco]] guide, can W. Sahara be listed alongside the regions of Morocco (with the appropriate disclaimers and all)? Or is the northern border of W. Sahara just not a good dividing line between one region and another? ::::::::And Hobbitschuster: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to put words in your mouth. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 17:57, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::::::Well to give just one other example (though it is in many ways a whole other can of worms)... The part of Jerusalem that was occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 has been annexed by Israel under their law and is - to a visitor - not distinguishable from a part of Israel in terms of the permits needed to get there in terms of access and so on. However, some of the Jewish places in the area occupied by Jordan between 1948 and 1967 ''are'' notably different to access and so on and so forth. As far as I know, Western Sahara is rather sparsely populated and if there are notable differences between crossing the line and travel on either side of the line without crossing it, such should be mentioned. And as for the breadcrumbs, I am not suggesting anything on that for now. That can be discussed separately. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 18:07, 31 August 2017 (UTC) ::::::: The officially accepted term for referring to Western Sahara in Morocco is "Southern Provinces"; due to various province border reforms they don't correspond to the old borders anymore. The clear distinction between these provinces and those in the rest is that, as a tourist, one can be expelled and banned from going south of some specific city (usually Agadir or Guelmim) under threat of imprisonment. --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 17:33, 1 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The current page is not clear about this, but traveling to Western Sahara is difficult if one does not heed some unusual advice. The political situation is difficult, to say the least. It should definitely be listed as a separated geopolitical entity and I'll add some more advice to the page in the next days. (Disclaimer: I currently (again) live 1h north & go down there regularly) --[[User:Jlg23|Jlg23]] ([[User talk:Jlg23|talk]]) 23:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Jlg23}} But also note that the borders of what constitute the "Southern Provinces" overlap but are not identical to Western Sahara. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:59, 1 September 2017 (UTC) : So.... do we merge or not? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:52, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::I don't think so. Only part of W. Sahara is actually controlled by Morocco, merging the non-Moroccan part into Morocco would be problematic. Plus Morocco is already split up into sub-regions, so there's nothing to merge anyway: The Morocco guide lists W. Sahara as one it's sub-regions. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 07:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::I believe it should be merged as per our 'de facto' policy, such as placing [[Crimea]] under [[Russia]]. There is another de-facto country called [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] that controls a maximum of 25% of this region, but I'm assuming those areas are very lightly populated (the capital [[Tifariti]] has a population of 3 thousand). Why not just cover this country separately? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:27, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::The Free Zone is not equivalent to the SADR--they claim the whole territory and control about a third. Morocco claims the whole territory and occupies the rest. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 20:49, 2 September 2017 (UTC) :::::For Wikivoyage purposes: I think the Free Zone is equivalent to the SADR. The SADR claims the whole of W. Sahara, but only controls the Free Zone. So from the traveler's prescriptive: The Free Zone is the SADR, and the rest of W. Sahara is part of Morocco. However, that doesn't mean we should merge (see my below responses to Andrewssi2). [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::But that's not a merge. Morocco is already split up into sub-regions: W. Sahara isn't going to be merged into the Morocco guide, because W. Sahara is a sub-region of Morocco. Albeit, a sub-region that includes some non-Moroccan land, hence why {{tl|IsPartOf}} points to North Africa rather then Morocco. ::::I think this a really a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't see the point of that: I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions. All three articles would be heavily overlapping, and give mostly the same information. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 23:20, 2 September 2017 (UTC) ::::Don't misunderstand me: I agree that it's de facto conditions on the ground we need to be concerned with. But I think this guide already does that, spiting it in two isn't necessary. [[Morocco]] on the other hand: I've looked that guide over, and it seems to treat W. Sahara as a separate country. It probably shouldn't do that: The Moroccan-controlled part of W. Sahara is (from the travelers perspective) part of Morocco. In other words: I think it's the Morocco guide that's the problem here, not the W. Sahara guide. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 09:57, 3 September 2017 (UTC) :::::{{Ping|Emmette Hernandez Coleman}} But there ''are'' demonstrable differences--military checkpoints, thousands of land mines, etc. While the exact border where this starts is not the 27th parallel north but there will be a change in how someone travels from Morocco to Western Sahara, including with some legal and practical implications. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 10:12, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there are. The Morocco guide should make a note of that, and the W. Sahara guide should go into more detail. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:35, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::Then again, the [[Israel]] guide more or less treats the [[Palestinian territories]] as a separate country. I suppose this is a conversation for [[Talk:Morocco]]. As for this guide: Like I said, it already presents the de facto situation, so I don't think spiting it in two serves any purpose. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:42, 3 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::: I think there may be a misunderstanding. When I said 'Merge', I meant place Western Sahara under the navigation breadcrumb of Morocco. Not actually merge the content of any articles (which would stay the same). [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 03:20, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::But that would involve spiting off a separate guide for the SASR/Free Zone, wouldn't it? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 03:50, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::: Yes it would. Given the SASR is a widely recognized country and a member of the African Union, I would say that this is anyway overdue. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 04:14, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::: Then like I said, that amounts to a proposal to split W. Sahara into two sub-regions. And I don't think this guide has enough content to support two sub-regions, all three (or two) articles would be heavily overlapping. And I think this guide already presents the de facto situation. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 05:30, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::My personal take is that it should split since we never categorize smaller (fully independent) countries under larger ones (e.g. [[Monaco]] is not categorized under [[France]]. Lack of content for a country is not a reason to keep it under another. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 05:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Well, W. Sahara isn't exactly a country (by Wikivoyage standerds anyway). It's a territory that's partly in one country, and partly in another. Like an extra-hierarchical region, except that W. Sahara isn't actuality outside the hierarchy. ::::::::::::Like I said, I think both W. Sahara guides would be so overlapping, that there's no real point in spiting. But I'll tell you what: If you really think we should split this guide, create a draft-guides in your userspace. It's one thing to talk about spiting this guide in theory, it's something else to actuality see how the guide would look after a split. ::::::::::::Maybe after I see your drafts, I'll change my mind, and decide that it'd be better to split W. Sahara in two. Or maybe you'll change your mind, and decide that there isn't enough content for two separate guides. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 06:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::Actuality, you said we never categorize smaller countries under larger ones. That's not quite true: [[Vatican City]] is categorized under [[Italy]]. And at [[Talk:Eastern Ukraine]]: An editor suggested that it'd be better for Donetsk and Luhansk (two unrecognized states) to continue to be covered under that article, rather then to create two empty articles. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 10:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::I'm not looking to 'try something out'. Simply put if they are two seperate (de-facto) countries then we should... well split them, completely regardless of how much content you feel that they need. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 12:07, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::In my opinion: If it's more practical to cover the two parts of W. Sahara in the same article, then we should, regardless of if they're technically two separate countries. [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 13:21, 4 September 2017 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It seems our debate is at an impasse. You think this guide should follow the precedent of the other guides, and I think we should do what's most practical for this guide. Well, want to head to [[Talk:Morocco#Western Sahara]], and discuss how that guide should handle W. Sahara? [[User:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|Emmette Hernandez Coleman]] ([[User talk:Emmette Hernandez Coleman|talk]]) 11:00, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I would say that that my position is clearly stated as supporting a split, but at this time I don't see the benefit in spending time on this in the list of priorities we otherwise have on WV. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 21:43, 7 September 2017 (UTC) (unindent) This is a no-brainer. '''Do not merge'''. The place is a distinct political entity from Morocco regardless of who controls what territory, and notwithstanding any fig-leaf statements we may make about the merge not constituting an endorsement of either side in the political dispute, the act of merging ''per se'' would put us in the position of appearing to have taken sides regardless. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 23:16, 7 September 2017 (UTC) :How is it a distinct political entity in the portion controlled by Morocco? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:27, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :: It may be Andre was confused by my position. My position is [[Western Sahara]] (the majority of which is controlled by [[Morocco]]) should fall under the Morocco country hierarchy (no merging). The country known as [[w:Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic]] should become a seperate article and cover the territory that it controls. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 01:43, 8 September 2017 (UTC) :::On the face of it, that seems sensible. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 11 September 2017 (UTC) ::::(1) Have conditions or amount of territory controlled by either side changed since 2017? (2) Would anyone like to revisit this discussion? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: I haven't seen any relevant news about Western Sahara since 2017, but I think there is no use creating a new article about the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] unless we have something travel-related to say about it other than what is already said here. And bread-crumbing the SADR under Marocco would be declaring the SADR rebels of Marocco, while it would do little to help the traveller: one shouldn't travel to "the Southern Provinces" without knowing about the conflict. Thus, for the time being, the current organisation seems to be the least problematic solution. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::OK, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:09, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I support splitting this up – it's a no-brainer given the situation on the ground. Morocco controls most of the territory, so ''not'' merging it is taking sides in this political dispute. The small chunk of land that's controlled by the SADR should be covered in a separate article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Western Sahara is a political entity controlled in part by two states. Merging it into Morocco in the hierarchy would be taking sides in this political dispute. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:17, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::No, I'm not saying we should merge this whole thing under Morocco, only the portion that's currently controlled by Morocco. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:27, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::What should be at [[Western Sahara]]? Where should it fall in the breadcrumb hierarchy? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::This page would be an {{tl|extraregion}}, while Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara would be named [[Western Sahara (Morocco)]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::: The extraregion would have little content not in both of the two new articles. An other possibility would be a redirect to [[North Africa]]. Any change in the tension between the SADR and Morocco would need to be reported in both (or all three) articles, and perhaps in [[Morocco]] – easily forgotten. I don't see the benefit for the traveller, although it would make our hierarchy more consistent. This certainly isn't a no-brainer. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Understand - Free Zone west of the berm? == The articles "The Free Zone of Western Sahara, the area to the immediate west of the sand wall (also known as "the berm") was formerly peppered by land mines" is confusing as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Zone_(region) states; "The Free Zone or Liberated Territories is a term used by the Polisario Front to describe the part of Western Sahara that lies to the east of the Moroccan Berm (the Moroccan border wall) and west and north of the borders with Algeria and Mauritania, respectively." --[[User:Andrez1|Andrez1]] ([[User talk:Andrez1|talk]]) 19:38, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :Quite right. I've fixed it. Thanks for pointing this out. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:35, 18 June 2019 (UTC) :: The warning box says "The area starting at the Berm and extending for 30–50 km west is littered with land mines." Is that part of the same mistake? Wouldn't the mines by laid east of the berm? They may of course be a leftover from before the berm, but I'd assume there are mines at least in front of it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know. I would think the Moroccan army would lay landmines on its side of the berm to cause injury to any SADR people who go over the berm. If you have information to the contrary, please correct it. I don't know enough about the situation to change this. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 9gbmbgaiwlxqhox2k17b4gyg6w07qay 4 68661 4492121 4482226 2022-07-29T06:13:28Z SHB2000 2248002 /* @RolandUnger for interface administrator */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} 5qplmdbo6wy5z2p0ac1mf3wl2itmj5e 4492123 4492121 2022-07-29T06:24:17Z SHB2000 2248002 /* @RolandUnger for interface administrator */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) *::Also, before we flip the switch, {{ping|RolandUnger}}, per [[m:Interface administrators|WMF policy]], can you please confirm you've enabled 2FA? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} q3m3zgz8kzarzsappt5d1opekidt6p8 4492168 4492123 2022-07-29T07:45:17Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* @RolandUnger for interface administrator */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) *::Also, before we flip the switch, {{ping|RolandUnger}}, per [[m:Interface administrators|WMF policy]], can you please confirm you've enabled 2FA? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::To my knowledge, he hasn't stated he needs or wants this status, and he was able to edit code without any change in his user rights. I think this thread should be slushed unless he replies. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} pfcfelctajn7exo0m1ex71ox0f7mewq 4492177 4492168 2022-07-29T07:55:12Z SHB2000 2248002 /* @RolandUnger for interface administrator */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) *::Also, before we flip the switch, {{ping|RolandUnger}}, per [[m:Interface administrators|WMF policy]], can you please confirm you've enabled 2FA? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::To my knowledge, he hasn't stated he needs or wants this status, and he was able to edit code without any change in his user rights. I think this thread should be slushed unless he replies. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Which code? Normal admins (and even bureaucrats) cannot edit .css and .js pages under someone else's userspace and the MediaWiki namespace unless they're also interface admins. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:55, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} tkdud48yczia3k9ero72b69rfrxxh4e 4492202 4492177 2022-07-29T08:41:21Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Nominations */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) *::Also, before we flip the switch, {{ping|RolandUnger}}, per [[m:Interface administrators|WMF policy]], can you please confirm you've enabled 2FA? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::To my knowledge, he hasn't stated he needs or wants this status, and he was able to edit code without any change in his user rights. I think this thread should be slushed unless he replies. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Which code? Normal admins (and even bureaucrats) cannot edit .css and .js pages under someone else's userspace and the MediaWiki namespace unless they're also interface admins. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:55, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Remember the problem that was discussed in the Pub? He successfully created a workaround and posted about it in the Pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:41, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} 90q7ejwvg6k6w71gus5cua59er2itkn 4492207 4492202 2022-07-29T09:09:08Z SHB2000 2248002 /* @RolandUnger for interface administrator */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki {{disclaimerbox|{{shortcut|[[WV:RFA]] or [[WV:URN]]}} If you believe a [[Wikivoyage:About#Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyager]] – including yourself – should have [[Project:administrators|administrative]] status or any other higher user right, then add that person's username to the ''nominations'' section below. If nominated for administrator, the Wikivoyager should meet the [[Project:Administrators#Becoming an administrator|guidelines for becoming an administrator]]. Generally speaking, they should: * Have been a contributor for at least a few months * Have an extensive knowledge of our [[policies]] * Have a history of article contribution, [[Wikivoyage:Non-administrator tasks|janitorial work]], cleaning up articles, contributing to policy discussions, and combating vandalism/spam * Have a demonstrated ability to work with the community '''Nominations must include a short statement outlining the nominee's eligibility in terms of these requirements.''' When responding to a nomination, most people choose to express their opinion with a bolded word or phrase, most often '''Support''' or '''Not yet''', followed by an explanation of the opinion. After 14 days, a [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will close the discussion and, if there is a [[Wikivoyage:Consensus|consensus]] that the nominee would make a good administrator, grant the administrator flag using [[Special:UserRights]]. [[Wikivoyage:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] and [[Wikivoyage:Interface administrators|Interface admins]] should also be nominated here. }} ==Nominations== ===@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] for interface administrator=== He's actively doing that stuff @ :de:wv, and I'd say he's more than trustworthy to do the stuff here as well, too. If he wants to take the job :) We currently only have very few active IF admins... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :He's a bureaucrat and admin (the latter probably being superfluous). I don't think he needs further permission to do interface administrator work, but if he does, I would think it would be uncontroversial, since his current status demonstrates that we consider him trustworthy, and probably does not require a nomination. Roland, do you need and would you like to also be an interface administrator? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:01, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::He said he cannot do the CSS edit himself, and I guess he didn't want to just promote himself to the IF admin (to do the edit) - hence I put him here, at least formally :)) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::OK, I'll check after I wake up to see whether I have to take any action and whether there's any need for this nomination to take any time. Thanks, andree. :-) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:08, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Support'''.--[[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 12:43, 13 July 2022 (UTC) * '''Comment:''' Has Roland accepted the nomination yet? If/when he does, I '''support''' giving interface admin tools to Roland. We really need more interface admins. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:42, 13 July 2022 (UTC) *:{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} time to flip the switch? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:13, 29 July 2022 (UTC) *::Also, before we flip the switch, {{ping|RolandUnger}}, per [[m:Interface administrators|WMF policy]], can you please confirm you've enabled 2FA? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:24, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::To my knowledge, he hasn't stated he needs or wants this status, and he was able to edit code without any change in his user rights. I think this thread should be slushed unless he replies. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:45, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Which code? Normal admins (and even bureaucrats) cannot edit .css and .js pages under someone else's userspace and the MediaWiki namespace unless they're also interface admins. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:55, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Remember the problem that was discussed in the Pub? He successfully created a workaround and posted about it in the Pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:41, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Yes, Roland did create a workaround in the pub (anyone can edit code in the pub) but it was {{u|Andyrom75}} who [[Special:Diff/4482325|made the change]]. Roland couldn't have done that since it's in the <code>Mediawiki:</code> namespace, and as I mentioned earlier, only interface admins can edit .css and .js pages under the <code>Mediawiki:</code> namespace, not even bureaucrats. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:09, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ==See also== *[[Project:User rights nominations/Archives]] *[[Project:Administrators]] *[[Special:Listusers/sysop|Current administrators]] {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} 0l8auuu9vk7orvs37xdfkymggpewkkh 4 69175 4492184 4491125 2022-07-29T08:03:23Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Banner discussions */ wikitext text/x-wiki {| style="background: #f4f7fa; border: 1px solid #abc; text-align: center; padding-left: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;" |- | style="text-align:left;"| <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px; color:#454442;">'''Requests for Comment'''</div> {{shortcut|[[wv:rfc]]}} This page allows you to ask other [[wikivoyage:Wikivoyagers|Wikivoyagers]] to contribute to a discussion, including policy/style pages, and article content. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == [[Nizamabad]] == This article needs major cleanup, copyedited a bit the best I can. Are there any templates for articles needing cleanup or copyediting? [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 19:08, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Yes, such as "style," but the problem is that they seldom produce any corrective action, so my advice to you would be, do what cleanup you can and post remarks to that article's talk page with comments about other work that should be done. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:32, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::Hi {{u|Ikan Kekek}}, will do, thanks for the response. [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 21:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" article titles == We need to change all of these article titles that don't merit deletion. What's the best way to do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:11, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :There is a discussion underway at [[Talk:Mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:12, 20 June 2022 (UTC) == Desktop Improvements update == [[File:Table of contents shown on English Wikipedia 02.webm|thumb]] ; Making this the new default Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|Desktop Improvements]] project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. Our work is almost finished! 🎉 We would love to see these improvements become the default for readers and editors across all wikis. <span style="background-color:#fc3;">In the coming weeks, we will begin conversations on more wikis, including yours. 🗓️</span> We will gladly read your suggestions! The goals of the project are to make the interface more welcoming and comfortable for readers and useful for advanced users. The project consists of a series of feature improvements which make it easier to read and learn, navigate within the page, search, switch between languages, use article tabs and the user menu, and more. The improvements are already visible by default for readers and editors on more than 30 wikis, including Wikipedias in [[:fr:|French]], [[:pt:|Portuguese]], and [[:fa:|Persian]]. The changes apply to the [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=vector}} Vector] skin only, although it will always be possible to revert to the previous version on an individual basis. 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[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Try it out: :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page?useskin=Vector-2022 (still cropping the first image, so we only get half of Australia) :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022 :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022&tableofcontents=0 (with the floating Table of Contents disabled) :::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks. 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. The community members will propose statements for the candidates to answer using a Lickert scale (agree/neutral/disagree). The candidates’ answers to the statements will be loaded into the Election Compass tool. Voters will use the tool by entering in their answer to the statements (agree/disagree/neutral). The results will show the candidates that best align with the voter’s beliefs and views. Here is the timeline for the Election Compass: July 8 - 20: Community members propose statements for the Election Compass July 21 - 22: Elections Committee reviews statements for clarity and removes off-topic statements July 23 - August 1: Volunteers vote on the statements August 2 - 4: Elections Committee selects the top 15 statements August 5 - 12: candidates align themselves with the statements August 15: The Election Compass opens for voters to use to help guide their voting decision The Elections Committee will select the top 15 statements at the beginning of August. The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. 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([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. 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[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? 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Clicking the refresh button of the browser makes the colors show for less than a second. The format of those Mapshapes is: *<nowiki>{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|group=map1|wikidata=...|fill=...|title=...}}</nowiki> It is not constant, this morning the shapes that were not there were different from what I see now, some hours later. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:03, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :Opening the page '''now''' (10 minutes later) again, and there is no problem. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:17, 27 July 2022 (UTC) ::Opening the page '''now''' (next day) again, and the problem is back. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|FredTC}} This issue has been a recurring issue for some time that {{u|LPfi}} and I have noticed. When I made a detailed dynamic map for [[New South Wales]] last November, every single mapshape appeared. Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description in the bug description. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. Something disappearing soon after loading a page sounds like a Javacript problem (as Javascript is executed after page load and can change the appearance). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ==New topic: [[Personal electric vehicles]]== [[Personal electric vehicles]] is intended to collect information on electric bicycles, e-scooters and similar equipment. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == [[Nizamabad]] == This article needs major cleanup, copyedited a bit the best I can. Are there any templates for articles needing cleanup or copyediting? [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 19:08, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Yes, such as "style," but the problem is that they seldom produce any corrective action, so my advice to you would be, do what cleanup you can and post remarks to that article's talk page with comments about other work that should be done. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:32, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::Hi {{u|Ikan Kekek}}, will do, thanks for the response. [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 21:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" article titles == We need to change all of these article titles that don't merit deletion. What's the best way to do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:11, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :There is a discussion underway at [[Talk:Mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie]]. 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. The community members will propose statements for the candidates to answer using a Lickert scale (agree/neutral/disagree). The candidates’ answers to the statements will be loaded into the Election Compass tool. Voters will use the tool by entering in their answer to the statements (agree/disagree/neutral). The results will show the candidates that best align with the voter’s beliefs and views. Here is the timeline for the Election Compass: July 8 - 20: Community members propose statements for the Election Compass July 21 - 22: Elections Committee reviews statements for clarity and removes off-topic statements July 23 - August 1: Volunteers vote on the statements August 2 - 4: Elections Committee selects the top 15 statements August 5 - 12: candidates align themselves with the statements August 15: The Election Compass opens for voters to use to help guide their voting decision The Elections Committee will select the top 15 statements at the beginning of August. The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. Please take a moment to appreciate the Affiliate Representatives and Analysis Committee members for taking part in this process and helping to grow the Board of Trustees in capacity and diversity. These hours of volunteer work connect us across understanding and perspective. Thank you for your participation. Thank you to the community members who put themselves forward as candidates for the Board of Trustees. Considering joining the Board of Trustees is no small decision. The time and dedication candidates have shown to this point speaks to their commitment to this movement. Congratulations to those candidates who have been selected. A great amount of appreciation and gratitude for those candidates not selected. Please continue to share your leadership with Wikimedia. What can voters do now? [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Review the results of the Affiliate selection process]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? 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Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == [[Nizamabad]] == This article needs major cleanup, copyedited a bit the best I can. Are there any templates for articles needing cleanup or copyediting? [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 19:08, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Yes, such as "style," but the problem is that they seldom produce any corrective action, so my advice to you would be, do what cleanup you can and post remarks to that article's talk page with comments about other work that should be done. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:32, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::Hi {{u|Ikan Kekek}}, will do, thanks for the response. [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 21:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" article titles == We need to change all of these article titles that don't merit deletion. What's the best way to do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:11, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :There is a discussion underway at [[Talk:Mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:12, 20 June 2022 (UTC) == Desktop Improvements update == [[File:Table of contents shown on English Wikipedia 02.webm|thumb]] ; Making this the new default Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|Desktop Improvements]] project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. 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[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Try it out: :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page?useskin=Vector-2022 (still cropping the first image, so we only get half of Australia) :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022 :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022&tableofcontents=0 (with the floating Table of Contents disabled) :::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks. 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. 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The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. Please take a moment to appreciate the Affiliate Representatives and Analysis Committee members for taking part in this process and helping to grow the Board of Trustees in capacity and diversity. These hours of volunteer work connect us across understanding and perspective. Thank you for your participation. Thank you to the community members who put themselves forward as candidates for the Board of Trustees. Considering joining the Board of Trustees is no small decision. The time and dedication candidates have shown to this point speaks to their commitment to this movement. Congratulations to those candidates who have been selected. A great amount of appreciation and gratitude for those candidates not selected. Please continue to share your leadership with Wikimedia. What can voters do now? [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Review the results of the Affiliate selection process]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 13:40, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Vote for Election Compass Statements == :''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]]'' :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Volunteers in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass/Statements|vote for statements to use in the Election Compass]]. 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Clicking the refresh button of the browser makes the colors show for less than a second. The format of those Mapshapes is: *<nowiki>{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|group=map1|wikidata=...|fill=...|title=...}}</nowiki> It is not constant, this morning the shapes that were not there were different from what I see now, some hours later. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:03, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :Opening the page '''now''' (10 minutes later) again, and there is no problem. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:17, 27 July 2022 (UTC) ::Opening the page '''now''' (next day) again, and the problem is back. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|FredTC}} This issue has been a recurring issue for some time that {{u|LPfi}} and I have noticed. When I made a detailed dynamic map for [[New South Wales]] last November, every single mapshape appeared. Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. Something disappearing soon after loading a page sounds like a Javacript problem (as Javascript is executed after page load and can change the appearance). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ==New topic: [[Personal electric vehicles]]== [[Personal electric vehicles]] is intended to collect information on electric bicycles, e-scooters and similar equipment. Please contribute. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:51, 27 July 2022 (UTC) pz3qcpwtb8tmwffl0ci7096x874hox3 4491791 4491790 2022-07-28T12:55:26Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Nizamabad */ swept to [[Nizamabad]] wikitext text/x-wiki {|style="background: #f4f7fa; border: 1px solid #abc; text-align: center; padding-left: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em" |- | style="text-align:left"| <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''<span style="color:#454442;">Welcome to the pub</span>'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} <span style="color:#454442;">The Travellers' Pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" article titles == We need to change all of these article titles that don't merit deletion. What's the best way to do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:11, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :There is a discussion underway at [[Talk:Mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:12, 20 June 2022 (UTC) == Desktop Improvements update == [[File:Table of contents shown on English Wikipedia 02.webm|thumb]] ; Making this the new default Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|Desktop Improvements]] project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. 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[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Try it out: :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page?useskin=Vector-2022 (still cropping the first image, so we only get half of Australia) :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022 :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022&tableofcontents=0 (with the floating Table of Contents disabled) :::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks. 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. The community members will propose statements for the candidates to answer using a Lickert scale (agree/neutral/disagree). The candidates’ answers to the statements will be loaded into the Election Compass tool. Voters will use the tool by entering in their answer to the statements (agree/disagree/neutral). The results will show the candidates that best align with the voter’s beliefs and views. Here is the timeline for the Election Compass: July 8 - 20: Community members propose statements for the Election Compass July 21 - 22: Elections Committee reviews statements for clarity and removes off-topic statements July 23 - August 1: Volunteers vote on the statements August 2 - 4: Elections Committee selects the top 15 statements August 5 - 12: candidates align themselves with the statements August 15: The Election Compass opens for voters to use to help guide their voting decision The Elections Committee will select the top 15 statements at the beginning of August. The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. Please take a moment to appreciate the Affiliate Representatives and Analysis Committee members for taking part in this process and helping to grow the Board of Trustees in capacity and diversity. These hours of volunteer work connect us across understanding and perspective. Thank you for your participation. Thank you to the community members who put themselves forward as candidates for the Board of Trustees. Considering joining the Board of Trustees is no small decision. The time and dedication candidates have shown to this point speaks to their commitment to this movement. Congratulations to those candidates who have been selected. A great amount of appreciation and gratitude for those candidates not selected. Please continue to share your leadership with Wikimedia. What can voters do now? [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Review the results of the Affiliate selection process]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? 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Clicking the refresh button of the browser makes the colors show for less than a second. The format of those Mapshapes is: *<nowiki>{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|group=map1|wikidata=...|fill=...|title=...}}</nowiki> It is not constant, this morning the shapes that were not there were different from what I see now, some hours later. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:03, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :Opening the page '''now''' (10 minutes later) again, and there is no problem. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:17, 27 July 2022 (UTC) ::Opening the page '''now''' (next day) again, and the problem is back. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|FredTC}} This issue has been a recurring issue for some time that {{u|LPfi}} and I have noticed. When I made a detailed dynamic map for [[New South Wales]] last November, every single mapshape appeared. Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:12, 20 June 2022 (UTC) == Desktop Improvements update == [[File:Table of contents shown on English Wikipedia 02.webm|thumb]] ; Making this the new default Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|Desktop Improvements]] project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. Our work is almost finished! 🎉 We would love to see these improvements become the default for readers and editors across all wikis. <span style="background-color:#fc3;">In the coming weeks, we will begin conversations on more wikis, including yours. 🗓️</span> We will gladly read your suggestions! The goals of the project are to make the interface more welcoming and comfortable for readers and useful for advanced users. The project consists of a series of feature improvements which make it easier to read and learn, navigate within the page, search, switch between languages, use article tabs and the user menu, and more. The improvements are already visible by default for readers and editors on more than 30 wikis, including Wikipedias in [[:fr:|French]], [[:pt:|Portuguese]], and [[:fa:|Persian]]. The changes apply to the [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=vector}} Vector] skin only, although it will always be possible to revert to the previous version on an individual basis. [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=monobook}} Monobook] or [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=timeless}} Timeless] users will not notice any changes. ; The newest features * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements/Features/Table of contents|Table of contents]] - our version is easier to reach, gain context of the page, and navigate throughout the page without needing to scroll. It is currently tested across our pilot wikis. It is also available for editors who have opted into the Vector 2022 skin. * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements/Features/Page tools|Page tools]] - now, there are two types of links in the sidebar. There are actions and tools for individual pages (like [[Special:RecentChangesLinked|Related changes]]) and links of the wiki-wide nature (like [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]). We are going to separate these into two intuitive menus. ; How to enable/disable the improvements [[File:Desktop Improvements - how to enable globally.png|thumb|[[Special:GlobalPreferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|{{int:globalpreferences}}]]]] * It is possible to opt-in individually [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|in the appearance tab within the preferences]] by selecting "{{int:skinname-vector-2022}}". 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 16:59, 21 June 2022 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:SGrabarczuk_(WMF)/sandbox/MM/En_fallback&oldid=23430301 --> :Thank you. :Most of our pages use the pagebanner template to display the table of contents rather than the standard method. Will this be impacted by your proposed changes? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Try it out: :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page?useskin=Vector-2022 (still cropping the first image, so we only get half of Australia) :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022 :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022&tableofcontents=0 (with the floating Table of Contents disabled) :::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks. That looks fine. ::::Looking at an example page, it does appear that slightly less page width is allocated to the article and more to the left column, but I haven't investigated, and the different appearance may be an improvement. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:49, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ; Join us on Tuesday Join an online meeting with the team working on the Desktop Improvements! It will take place on '''28 June 2022 at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1200 12:00 UTC] and [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1900 19:00 UTC]''' on Zoom. '''[https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/5304280674 Click here to join]'''. Meeting ID: 5304280674. [https://wikimedia.zoom.us/u/kc2hamfYz9 Dial by your location]. The following events will take place on 12 July and 26 July. The meeting will not be recorded or streamed. Notes will be taken in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4tfss-JBVxyZMxGlOj5MCBhOO-0sLekquFoa2XiQb8/edit# Google Docs file] and copied to [[etherpad:p/web-team-office-hours|Etherpad]]. [[mw:User:OVasileva_(WMF)|Olga Vasileva]] (the Product Manager) will be hosting this meeting. The presentation part will be given in English. At this meeting, both [[foundation:Friendly_space_policy|Friendly space policy]] and the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]] for Wikimedia technical spaces apply. Zoom is not subject to the [[foundation:Privacy_policy|WMF Privacy Policy]]. We can answer questions asked in English and [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements/Updates/Talk to Web/28-06-2022|a number of other languages]]. If you would like to ask questions in advance, add them on the [[mw:Talk:Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|talk page]] or send them to sgrabarczuk{{@}}wikimedia.org. We hope to see you! [[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. 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[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. Please take a moment to appreciate the Affiliate Representatives and Analysis Committee members for taking part in this process and helping to grow the Board of Trustees in capacity and diversity. These hours of volunteer work connect us across understanding and perspective. Thank you for your participation. Thank you to the community members who put themselves forward as candidates for the Board of Trustees. Considering joining the Board of Trustees is no small decision. The time and dedication candidates have shown to this point speaks to their commitment to this movement. Congratulations to those candidates who have been selected. A great amount of appreciation and gratitude for those candidates not selected. Please continue to share your leadership with Wikimedia. What can voters do now? [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Review the results of the Affiliate selection process]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 13:40, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Vote for Election Compass Statements == :''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]]'' :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Vote for Election Compass Statements}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Volunteers in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass/Statements|vote for statements to use in the Election Compass]]. 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Clicking the refresh button of the browser makes the colors show for less than a second. The format of those Mapshapes is: *<nowiki>{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|group=map1|wikidata=...|fill=...|title=...}}</nowiki> It is not constant, this morning the shapes that were not there were different from what I see now, some hours later. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:03, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :Opening the page '''now''' (10 minutes later) again, and there is no problem. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:17, 27 July 2022 (UTC) ::Opening the page '''now''' (next day) again, and the problem is back. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|FredTC}} This issue has been a recurring issue for some time that {{u|LPfi}} and I have noticed. When I made a detailed dynamic map for [[New South Wales]] last November, every single mapshape appeared. Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. Something disappearing soon after loading a page sounds like a Javacript problem (as Javascript is executed after page load and can change the appearance). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ==New topic: [[Personal electric vehicles]]== [[Personal electric vehicles]] is intended to collect information on electric bicycles, e-scooters and similar equipment. Please contribute. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:51, 27 July 2022 (UTC) 5kkqz8l5v6zhdzcgxgnfqw99s5w7jnl 4491948 4491793 2022-07-28T18:55:02Z Malyacko 41207 Do not (ab)use tables for non-tabular data, such as for layout reasons only. It breaks screenreader software and it looks bad on mobile. wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="text-align:left; background: #f4f7fa; border: 1px solid #abc; padding: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em"> <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''Welcome to the pub'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} [[File:QA_icon_clr.svg|right|frameless|150px|link=]] The Travellers' Pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. 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Any discussions that do not fall into any of these categories, and are not of any special importance for posterity, should be archived to '''[[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub/Archives]]''' and removed from here. If you are not sure where to put a discussion, let it be—better to spend your efforts on those that you do know where to place.</div> </div></div> {{WikivoyageDoc|collaboration}} <!-- Discussions start here --> __TOC__ __NEWSECTIONLINK__ == Budget flights in country articles == There is disagreement about whether adding cheap flight destinations to Go next sections of country articles is beneficial for Wikivoyage. I think it is better to discuss this with all the community. Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 16:59, 21 June 2022 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:SGrabarczuk_(WMF)/sandbox/MM/En_fallback&oldid=23430301 --> :Thank you. :Most of our pages use the pagebanner template to display the table of contents rather than the standard method. Will this be impacted by your proposed changes? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. 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It will take place on '''28 June 2022 at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1200 12:00 UTC] and [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1900 19:00 UTC]''' on Zoom. '''[https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/5304280674 Click here to join]'''. Meeting ID: 5304280674. [https://wikimedia.zoom.us/u/kc2hamfYz9 Dial by your location]. The following events will take place on 12 July and 26 July. The meeting will not be recorded or streamed. Notes will be taken in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4tfss-JBVxyZMxGlOj5MCBhOO-0sLekquFoa2XiQb8/edit# Google Docs file] and copied to [[etherpad:p/web-team-office-hours|Etherpad]]. [[mw:User:OVasileva_(WMF)|Olga Vasileva]] (the Product Manager) will be hosting this meeting. The presentation part will be given in English. At this meeting, both [[foundation:Friendly_space_policy|Friendly space policy]] and the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]] for Wikimedia technical spaces apply. Zoom is not subject to the [[foundation:Privacy_policy|WMF Privacy Policy]]. We can answer questions asked in English and [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements/Updates/Talk to Web/28-06-2022|a number of other languages]]. If you would like to ask questions in advance, add them on the [[mw:Talk:Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|talk page]] or send them to sgrabarczuk{{@}}wikimedia.org. We hope to see you! [[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. The community members will propose statements for the candidates to answer using a Lickert scale (agree/neutral/disagree). The candidates’ answers to the statements will be loaded into the Election Compass tool. Voters will use the tool by entering in their answer to the statements (agree/disagree/neutral). The results will show the candidates that best align with the voter’s beliefs and views. Here is the timeline for the Election Compass: July 8 - 20: Community members propose statements for the Election Compass July 21 - 22: Elections Committee reviews statements for clarity and removes off-topic statements July 23 - August 1: Volunteers vote on the statements August 2 - 4: Elections Committee selects the top 15 statements August 5 - 12: candidates align themselves with the statements August 15: The Election Compass opens for voters to use to help guide their voting decision The Elections Committee will select the top 15 statements at the beginning of August. The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. The selected 2022 Board of Trustees candidates are: * Tobechukwu Precious Friday ([[:m:User:Tochiprecious|Tochiprecious]]) * Farah Jack Mustaklem ([[:m:User:Fjmustak|Fjmustak]]) * Shani Evenstein Sigalov ([[:m:User:Esh77|Esh77]]) * Kunal Mehta ([[:m:User:Legoktm|Legoktm]]) * Michał Buczyński ([[:m:User:Aegis Maelstrom|Aegis Maelstrom]]) * Mike Peel ([[:m:User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]]) You may see more information about the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Results]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Stats|Statistics]] of this Board election. The Affiliate organizations selected representatives to vote on behalf of the Affiliate organization. The Affiliate Representatives proposed questions for the candidates to answer in mid-June. These answers from candidates and the information provided from the Analysis Committee provided support for the representatives as they made their decision. Please take a moment to appreciate the Affiliate Representatives and Analysis Committee members for taking part in this process and helping to grow the Board of Trustees in capacity and diversity. These hours of volunteer work connect us across understanding and perspective. Thank you for your participation. Thank you to the community members who put themselves forward as candidates for the Board of Trustees. Considering joining the Board of Trustees is no small decision. The time and dedication candidates have shown to this point speaks to their commitment to this movement. Congratulations to those candidates who have been selected. A great amount of appreciation and gratitude for those candidates not selected. Please continue to share your leadership with Wikimedia. What can voters do now? [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Results|Review the results of the Affiliate selection process]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? 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I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. 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Perhaps [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] and [[User:SHB2000]] would like to sum up the arguments. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:24, 25 May 2022 (UTC) :For a bit of a starter, this is specifically referring to "Go next" sections – I don't have anything against adding them in "Get in", though this should be in the relevant airport or city article. :I've already made my argument in [[User talk:Flightnavigator#Your revert]], but I'll mention it here: :* Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, not just budget travellers – what Flightnavigator has been adding is not appealing to everyone, and in fact discourages some people like me to go there. :* This gives an impression that "ultra-low-budget flights" are the standard way of getting from one destination to another. Should budget flights be added, then normal flights that are not budget flights should also be added :* This same information is spammed across articles, and in some cases, it's very unrealistic – do you really think someone would really travel from [[Iceland]] to [[Poland]] only because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:PermaLink/4447268#Go next]] for what I'm talking about) :* Building upon the previous point, the same information on "ultra-low-cost" repeated in every country article makes Wikivoyage less interesting to read, somewhat like the solar eclipse situation we have :* In some cases, Flightnavigator seems to have been selective in where the budget flights are rather far away or unrealistic, such in the case of many European destinations. :So that sums it up and why I am strongly opposed to adding budget flights in country go next articles. Wikivoyage is a guide for everyone, and not just budget travellers. Presenting information which makes it look like travelling on a budget flight is the primary way does not [[ttcf|serve the traveller]], because not everyone wants to go on budget flights – in fact in some parts of the world, many care more about comfort rather than cost. My removal of this information is so Wikivoyage is '''not''' budget traveller-centric, and the same thing repeated in every single makes it worse. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:51, 26 May 2022 (UTC) :: I'd prefer to leave travel specifics such as flights to 'Get in'. Mentioning which bordering/neighbouring countries you can visit is usually sufficient for 'Go next' unless you're writing about an island that's only accessible from one or two faraway countries, and even then you don't want to be writing a 'Get in' section in reverse. And I agree with SHB that repeating information with narrow appeal across multiple articles doesn't improve Wikivoyage for most of its users. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:43, 26 May 2022 (UTC) ::: You are usually not able to choose from where to fly in, while you might choose your next destination based on flight prices, so Go next is more logical. On the other hand, you should look in Get in for transport details anyway, so you'd just need to take a look before deciding. The only thing that would be illogic is where the cheap flights are just one way (out), but that can be said in a few words, and choosing the words right you could even say that while talking about getting in. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:55, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure I agree about restricting this to airport and city articles. You tell about flights in Get ins of countries, and it'd be logical to say something about price also there ("most budget flights use A, although there are some cheap flights also to B and C"). :::: Few would fly from Iceland to Poland just because there is a cheap flight to there, but somebody on their way from America via Iceland to Europe for a [[European rail passes|Eurail]] holiday could very well choose to use that flight instead of Berlin or Frankfurt, which might have been their first thought. We do mention more far-fetched go-next options in some articles. :::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::Rail is usually cheaper than flying in Europe, right? So if we wanted to cater to the ultra-low-budget traveler, I don't think we'd be mentioning flights within Europe at all. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::: Rail to Iceland requires some preparations that most travellers wouldn't do :-) Also getting from Poland to Finland might be much cheaper by plane than by alternative means. I assume these are not the only examples. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:49, 28 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::A destination you never thought about can very easily become your next destination if prices are enticing. I've definitely planned trips around cheap transportation to places I previously had no plans to visit. Is Poland really such an off-putting place that people can't imagine anyone willingly choosing to visit? Is this just about Country articles? For cities, for example, I think nearby destinations (on the ground) are preferable in the "Get out" section. For countries, I suppose places accessible by air could make sense, but nearby countries when they exist, still makes the most sense to me. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 07:08, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Likewise, do you also think someone will go to the [[Canary Islands]] from Morocco just because of cheap flights? (see [[Special:Diff/4417910]]). The Canary Islands are a popular travel destination from Morocco, but budget flights are '''not''' the prime reason why many visit the Canaries. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:46, 29 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Looking at your link: If flights from Morocco are particularly cheap to the Canary Islands compared to flights from all/most other places that service it (especially if the others are more commonly used or traveled) then it's a noteworthy detail. It reads as if flights for everywhere are cheaper, though, so that makes the Canary Islands seem less worth specifying. If flights from Morocco are universally cheaper, it may be worth mentioning but reframing it without the CI focus. Also, if the Canary Islands are particularly affordable from Morocco, that doesn't mean other things that make it worthwhile cannot be added. Most of the "problem" seems to be that no one has added anything else to the "Get out" sections. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 09:33, 29 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::And that's another case of something that's only appealing to you. Likewise, would you really travel from Georgia to the UAE because of cheap flights? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:50, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::I have at least one friend who will fly off somewhere at the drop of a hat because she found a super-cheap flight in the middle of a new wave of COVID (she's also had COVID 3 times). I have no problem with mentioning cheap flights, except for one thing: Can we really expect things to be updated when those flights become expensive and somewhere else becomes cheap? Also, my friend won't go '''anywhere'''; she has no interest in having a vacation in Dubai, but did go to Lisbon when there were $300 round trip flights from San Francisco through Boston. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:59, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::I don't think the argument that cheap flights don't inspire travel is convincing, but you are right that the "cheap flights" need to be stable or the cheapness in comparison to other flights needs to be mostly stable. It couldn't be based on a travel sale or something temporary. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 05:51, 30 May 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::Agreed. Cheap flights do motivate travellers who are interested in the locations in question. But if, for example, it's easy to get cheap flights to Dubai from a whole slew of places in Europe and the Caucasus, I'm not sure that should be mentioned in every article for a place with its own airport throughout those regions. Instead, maybe it should be mentioned in the [[Dubai]] article and in "Go next" for the relevant multi-national regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:03, 30 May 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::20 days later, Flightnavigator has not commented since then and nobody has made a convincing argument against the budget traveller-centric content going out-of-date. Any last minute objections before I remove this from all country articles? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Based on the prior discussion there seems to be a consensus for keeping the info on budget flights though. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 18:01, 20 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I think outline information on budget flights should be kept. In country articles probably the most useful thing is to say which airports the budget airlines use. Precise details of destinations and prices is likely to go out of date, but budget flights will often continue to use the same "cheaper" airports. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:38, 20 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::But surely not in 'Go next'? These sections have always been brief, with travel specifics going to the relevant 'Get in'.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:36, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Agreed. It should be in the "Get in" section. Those who are saying "You can't choose where you go in from" are just not using the "Get in" section to its full potential. If you are in a city, the "Get in" section can give you ideas on where you can go easily and/or cheaply FROM that location much better than the "Get out" section, which is meant for quick and convenient daytrips. I would say that's the best use of the "Get in" section in many cases. It wouldn't make sense to list [[Tsuyama]] in [[Tokyo]]'s "Get out" section, because it's far and not likely to even make the top 100 list of places someone would go from Tokyo. However, if you look at [[Tsuyama]]'s "Get in" section, you can see that there is actually a direct, comparatively cheap night bus to Tsuyama from Tokyo. You could use that if you are in Tokyo to "Get in" to Tsuyama, but more likely you will use it if you are in Tsuyama to figure out how to get to Tokyo cheaply. [[Tokyo/Shinagawa]]'s "Get in" section also lists [[Tsuyama]], but again, the most likely use for this is to realize that you can go all the way to Tsuyama cheaply from Tokyo/Shinagawa. No one is going to go to the Shinagawa article hoping to find information specifically about how to visit Shinagawa from Tsuyama. In this case Tsuyama is there, but very few articles have information specific to someone traveling from Tsuyama. The "Get in" section of Tsuyama is the best place to learn how to travel outward FROM Tsuyama. This is true for every destination that isn't of similar status to [[Paris]]. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:19, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::The section you're talking about is called "Go next", and it is not at all only for day trips, but at least as much for logical places to literally go next and stay at. So for [[New York City]], that includes Philadelphia, Boston and DC, only one of which (Philly) is really fairly reasonable as a day trip but all of which are logical places to visit for several days or more. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:28, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::::I should have said "nearby", but in most articles they will be almost the same. I don't think NYC is a very good example of a typical city or city article anyway since it's a megacity that, to be honest, could just as easily list Los Angeles in the Go Next given that it's "the other city" that foreign travelers who want to visit NYC most often mention. The NYC article also lists Montreal and all of New England, so it has room for improvement. But that is all besides the point, which was that you can use the "Get in" section however it benefits you. And that I don't think the Go Next of country articles should generally list extremely far off places in place of neighboring countries, so stable discount or cheap flights should be in "Get in" not "Go next". [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 12:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::::Montreal is questionable to list in [[New York City#Go next]], but Boston is not, IMO. I wasn't disputing your points on country articles and don't have any strong opinion on the point you're arguing; I just wanted to deal with the side point on Wikivoyage not having "Get out" sections and "Go next" sections not being at all exclusively about day trips. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:14, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Alasdair, this is about them going in "go next", not in get in. I'm not going to repeat my arguments again, but in simple words, Flightnavigator spammed a bunch of country articles with "There are cheap flights to xxx", which is way too budget traveller-centric. I don't have a problem with budget flights being listed in "get in", but this should really be in the relevant airport, city or in rare cases, park article – not in a country article. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::I am fine with moving the budget flights from "Go next" to "Get in" and sumarising it in the process. With the possible exception of short distance travel experiences like hiking tracks or steam trains, practical travel details belong in get in, not go next. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:46, 23 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Tai123.123, where's the consensus? Nobody gave a convincing argument as to why they should be mentioned in "Go next". I'm aware the section header is misleading, but this is about budget flights being mentioned in "Go next", not "Get in". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:14, 23 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Sorry, I misunderstood your statement as you never stated where you were removing info from. I thought you were going to remove all budget flight info, not just the flights in Go Next. There seems to be consensus for removing it from go next. [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 00:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC) :Does WN have any statistics about its audience? For example, a breakdown by age of the audience. :In this particular example I believe that the older you are the less you care about the price of the flight (up to a limit?) and the more you care about convenience: comfortable seating, meals, good connections, timing, Etc. Also, I think(?), older people are more concerned about COVID and prefer to travel by automobile, when at all possible. [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 16:21, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::It has been 1.5 months and as Flightnavigator simply hasn't bothered to comment along with clear consensus, I'll be removing all budget flights from "Go next" in the next few days. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:27, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == "neighbourhood maps" == I've always wondered on how these should be formatted. They're not usually standard in district articles (and in fact, the only one I could find was [[Sydney/City East]]), but I did a small experiment today with [[Canberra/Civic]] with the use of a "neighbourhood map" (or whatever they're called). It did leave me with three questions though, merely because we don't have other examples of such maps and I'd like some answers before I implement more of these maps. # Which section should a map like this go in? For [[Canberra/Civic]], I chose "districts", but [[Sydney/City East]] has it in an "Orientation" section in Understand # Do the duplicate maps pose an issue? # Do these maps help? I guess it helps to sort of know which neighbourhoods are in a certain district, but then you don't ''need'' to know, and it might appear too encyclopedic. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:23, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :I don't have any advice for you or answers to your questions, but I like what you've done. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 13 June 2022 (UTC) :: [[Image policy#Minimal use of images]] and [[WV:Map]]: do we really need to display multiple dynamic maps in one article? It seems redundant and tiresome to me. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:30, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Can't we integrate the neighbourhoods into the normal map. Probably opacity should be tweaked for them not to dominate. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:02, 13 June 2022 (UTC) ::::{{re|LPfi}} [[Special:PermaLink/4467260]] is what it would look like if we merged the maps together. As someone with visual impairments, I find the second map (the one with listings) hard to read with all the colours as all the listings look cluttered, making it hard to identify where the POI is located. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:18, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: I lessened the opacity of the districts. Is <s>[[Special:Permalink/4467746|this]]</s> [[Special:Permalink/4467763|this]] still hard to read? It could still be lessened a tad if needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:56, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::My eyes still prefer the map without the mapmasks, and I think the older map is easier to read for people with visual impairments. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::: OK. I undid the edit. I hope you noticed that I linked the previous version (oops), now fixed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:10, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think that the neighborhood map ''needs'' to be dynamic, but since dynamic is what we've got/until someone wants to make a static map, I've no objection to it being a dynamic map. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:28, 15 June 2022 (UTC) ::::I might be in the minority, but I actually think a dynamic map is better for all region articles, and not just bottom level region articles, and it brings me to the question; are there any users here who can make a static map? I've tried to make several static maps before, but unfortunately [[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] is either unclear or out-of-date, and the only successful one that I've managed to draw was [[:File:Mungo NP static map.svg]], and that also looks terrible. Anecdotally speaking, the only time where I've found a static map way more helpful was when I was in [[Yosemite National Park]] earlier this year (and T-mobile was not that great in the [[Sierra Nevada]], but I didn't really need the map since it was a second visit to Yosemite). They're often difficult and time consuming to make, and they become hard to modify when change is required. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:44, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'm sure they have all of those downsides, but I understand that dynamic maps don't print properly, which is also a problem. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:11, 15 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Yes, I can make static maps, although I do not have much experience with this particular kind of map. I've never done it for WV, because it's a lot of work if you want to do it right. I don't really think it's worth the effort: 1) I'd never use a WV map (static nor dynamic) for actual navigation. That's what navigation apps (preferably with offline options) and proper paper maps are for. 2) I've been meaning to update the static map in [[North Rhine-Westphalia]] for years now. But it's a raster graphics file, so in order to make clean changes, I'd basically have to re-create the whole map ([[Wikivoyage:How to draw static maps]] has some really bad advice in that regard). Even if it was SVG, I'd probably rather make a new one, because there's only so much you can do in a graphics program compared to something like Qqis. 3) The styles for static city/district and especially country/region maps look like it's still 2007. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 15:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|Ibaman}} I made a static map but it's togglable. Does it still look a bit redundant? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 06:25, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ==API Key== On this map it says [https://wikivoyage.toolforge.org/w/poimap2.php?lat=-40.850425&lon=172.447319&zoom=16&layer=W&lang=en&name=Heaphy_Track API key required] when you switch to relief maps. Not sure who to raise this with to see about getting it fixed? [[User:Doc James|<span style="color:#0000f1">'''Travel Doc James'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Doc_James|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/Doc_James|contribs]] · [[Special:EmailUser/Doc_James|email]]) 17:01, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Just going by [[phab:T170976|this old phabricator task]], it seems that tool has been depreciated in favour of [[Heaphy_Track#/map/0/10/-40.7681/172.5609|Kartographer]] — are you able to use that instead? [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]]) 20:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::The mapframe in [[Heaphy_Track#Walk]] doesn't appear to show the issue with the relief map layer. It appears that is only an issue with the full page map (from the icon at the top right of most pages. I think that mapframe is Kartographer based, but I don't know about the full page map. (It is worth keeping the full page map as it has some features missing from mapframe as is better for printing.) [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Help archiving a talk page == Could someone please help me archive [[Talk:Bulgaria]]? I've already copied the old comments to a subpage and linked the subpage in the main talk, you only have to delete the old discussions. I can't do that because I'm too new and trying to do that triggers the page blanking filter. I want to start a new discussion about regions, and the old stuff on the talk page has made it unwieldy. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 16:59, 17 June 2022 (UTC) :It's done. [[User:Daggerstab|Daggerstab]] ([[User talk:Daggerstab|talk]]) 17:12, 17 June 2022 (UTC) ::If you want to discuss regions, we should unarchive the previous regions discussion. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:54, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Article on bridges == I wonder if there are any engineers here who would be able to write an article on famous bridges. Of course, the ones that immediately come to mind are New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I believe there would be numerous others that could be mentioned in such an article. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:12, 20 June 2022 (UTC) == Desktop Improvements update == [[File:Table of contents shown on English Wikipedia 02.webm|thumb]] ; Making this the new default Hello. I wanted to give you an update about the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|Desktop Improvements]] project, which the Wikimedia Foundation Web team has been working on for the past few years. Our work is almost finished! 🎉 We would love to see these improvements become the default for readers and editors across all wikis. <span style="background-color:#fc3;">In the coming weeks, we will begin conversations on more wikis, including yours. 🗓️</span> We will gladly read your suggestions! The goals of the project are to make the interface more welcoming and comfortable for readers and useful for advanced users. The project consists of a series of feature improvements which make it easier to read and learn, navigate within the page, search, switch between languages, use article tabs and the user menu, and more. The improvements are already visible by default for readers and editors on more than 30 wikis, including Wikipedias in [[:fr:|French]], [[:pt:|Portuguese]], and [[:fa:|Persian]]. The changes apply to the [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=vector}} Vector] skin only, although it will always be possible to revert to the previous version on an individual basis. [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=monobook}} Monobook] or [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}|useskin=timeless}} Timeless] users will not notice any changes. ; The newest features * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements/Features/Table of contents|Table of contents]] - our version is easier to reach, gain context of the page, and navigate throughout the page without needing to scroll. It is currently tested across our pilot wikis. It is also available for editors who have opted into the Vector 2022 skin. * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements/Features/Page tools|Page tools]] - now, there are two types of links in the sidebar. There are actions and tools for individual pages (like [[Special:RecentChangesLinked|Related changes]]) and links of the wiki-wide nature (like [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]). We are going to separate these into two intuitive menus. ; How to enable/disable the improvements [[File:Desktop Improvements - how to enable globally.png|thumb|[[Special:GlobalPreferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|{{int:globalpreferences}}]]]] * It is possible to opt-in individually [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-rendering|in the appearance tab within the preferences]] by selecting "{{int:skinname-vector-2022}}". 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[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 16:59, 21 June 2022 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:SGrabarczuk_(WMF)/sandbox/MM/En_fallback&oldid=23430301 --> :Thank you. :Most of our pages use the pagebanner template to display the table of contents rather than the standard method. Will this be impacted by your proposed changes? [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:58, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::At least in the current version they seem to get along quite well. Page banner still works, but there's an additional TOC in the side bar. You can try for yourself by enabling ''Vector (2022)'' in your preferences. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Try it out: :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page?useskin=Vector-2022 (still cropping the first image, so we only get half of Australia) :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022 :::* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Random?useskin=Vector-2022&tableofcontents=0 (with the floating Table of Contents disabled) :::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks. That looks fine. ::::Looking at an example page, it does appear that slightly less page width is allocated to the article and more to the left column, but I haven't investigated, and the different appearance may be an improvement. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:49, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ; Join us on Tuesday Join an online meeting with the team working on the Desktop Improvements! It will take place on '''28 June 2022 at [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1200 12:00 UTC] and [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20220628T1900 19:00 UTC]''' on Zoom. '''[https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/5304280674 Click here to join]'''. Meeting ID: 5304280674. [https://wikimedia.zoom.us/u/kc2hamfYz9 Dial by your location]. The following events will take place on 12 July and 26 July. The meeting will not be recorded or streamed. Notes will be taken in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G4tfss-JBVxyZMxGlOj5MCBhOO-0sLekquFoa2XiQb8/edit# Google Docs file] and copied to [[etherpad:p/web-team-office-hours|Etherpad]]. [[mw:User:OVasileva_(WMF)|Olga Vasileva]] (the Product Manager) will be hosting this meeting. The presentation part will be given in English. At this meeting, both [[foundation:Friendly_space_policy|Friendly space policy]] and the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Code_of_Conduct|Code of Conduct]] for Wikimedia technical spaces apply. Zoom is not subject to the [[foundation:Privacy_policy|WMF Privacy Policy]]. We can answer questions asked in English and [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements/Updates/Talk to Web/28-06-2022|a number of other languages]]. If you would like to ask questions in advance, add them on the [[mw:Talk:Reading/Web/Desktop_Improvements|talk page]] or send them to sgrabarczuk{{@}}wikimedia.org. We hope to see you! [[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|talk]]) 21:44, 23 June 2022 (UTC) {{tracked|T311771}} :I have just posted a new topic here and immediately had to edit it. See: :https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage%3ATravellers%27_pub&type=revision&diff=4472722&oldid=4472721 [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]],@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:22, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :::This needs [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|work-me]] to file a Phab ticket. Thanks for letting me know. I'm curious: could you see the <nowiki><blockquote> tags in the visual editor while you were typing? Did you paste them in, or type them, or use a keyboard shortcut?</nowiki> [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:25, 26 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your prompt reply @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]],believe it or not my memory of this incident is already fuzzy in my memory. I know I originally typed in the ''< blockquote >'' tag, but I may have copy&mpasted it later (I sometimes do that if I have to go investigate somewhere else before posting a half-baked post). ::::I also discovered since, that this version of the software implemented on wiki-voyage (it is different on other wmf-wikis I participate on) has two alternative modes of input (undocumented?): ::::*Visual ::::and ::::*Source ::::I think I was originally put on '''Visual''' by default, but now I am on '''Source''' by default, and I am also seeing a preview pane which was not there before, I think? It would also be great if I could add an edit summary, which I can using the shall-we-call-it-reply software elsewhere. ::::I hope I am making sense in this garbled reply? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 14:41, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Click on the "Advanced" option above the copyright/licensing statement. Most people don't use a meaningful/custom edit summary in discussions, but you can add one if you want to. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Edit summaries are very useful also for discussions, especially at busy pages like the pub. It is often the case that some of the threads have gone down some less interesting paths, and I read them only if somebody brings up a new point (mentioned in the edit summary). When there have been new posts in several threads, I might miss some of them, unless the edit summary caught my attention on the watchlist. And the most irritating of all: making an edit to existing posts without telling that in the summary – I scroll down to the end of the thread, find nothing new, check earlier pre-outdent posts, finding nothing there, search for today's date, no match, then click history and diff, to finally find that change of phrasing or whatever, which often didn't add anything of value to what I've already read. Please write "ce" or whatever. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:38, 1 July 2022 (UTC) == Is COVID over? == I was surprised to see this announcement on <nowiki>https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/geographical-distribution-2019-ncov-cases</nowiki> : <blockquote> As of 20 June 2022, ECDC is discontinuing the data collection and publication of the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) data on COVID-19 and the WHO Weekly Epidemiological and Weekly Operational Updates page for the non-EU/EEA countries. ECDC will continue providing weekly updates for EU/EEA Member States and report on an ad-hoc basis about significant events related to COVID-19 globally. ECDC has been collecting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths for all countries in the EU/EEA and globally for more than two years. The data collected by ECDC will continue to be available in an archived format.</blockquote>< So it appears that the EU thinks COVID is no longer an issue? [[User:Ottawahitech|Ottawahitech]] ([[User talk:Ottawahitech|talk]]) 15:06, 25 June 2022 (UTC) :COVID will never be "over", in that it will not stop circulating in our lifetimes, but broadly speaking people's lifestyles will continue to get closer to how they were before the pandemic. Evidently ECDC has decided not to publish this particular set of data anymore, but if I understand correctly, other sources are still publishing substantively the same data for the time being. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:07, 25 June 2022 (UTC) : It is definitely not over. Current statistics are available from many sources, none 100% reliable. [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries Worldometers] Probably the most worrisome number is that there are still 18.75 million active cases (diagnosed but not yet either dead or recovered) plus some infected but not diagnosed; those can spread the disease. The US still has about 3.3 million active cases, though that number has been falling. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:59, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :: I don't know whether Finland is typical for EU, but here the government more or less gave up on COVID-19 in early spring. They decided that it is spreading too fast to be stopped, that with most of the population triple-vaccinated "few" get a serious disease, and life has to go on. It seems people took them on the word, I think that less than one in ten is using masks. Incidence and death toll have been record high (statistics on cases is unreliable though, as people don't get official tests), but there are only some critical voices. Non-vaccinated have restrictions on passing the border (tests or quarantine required) but vaccinated EU-citizens can come and go as they please, nightclubs etc. are crowded, and big events are taking place like they used to. You can still find masks and tests in any shop, not as in Denmark where that is finished too. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:55, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::Yes, in Finland COVID hasn't been the main news topic for several months (partially also due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine). On 1 July they're dropping also the entry restrictions and health controls for people entering from outside the Schengen and in shops I've as of lately seen discounts on home tests and masks being "phased out from our product selection". The Department of Health and Wellbeing (THL) publishes [https://www.thl.fi/episeuranta/tautitapaukset/coronamap.html statistics] showing cases and deaths have dropped remarkably since the spring. So at least for the moment it seems to be over, but one can never know what the situation looks like in the autumn. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:33, 26 June 2022 (UTC) :::: Confirmed cases per 100,000 per 14 days is still in the hundreds, even though you aren't recommended to take an official test unless you get serious symptoms (as in needing hospital care). In some professions the tests are still taken, I assume. Anyway, the incidence – if counting factual cases – seems to be at least as bad as in the late autumn. 30% of actual tests are positive, when the figure used to be ~1% before the vaccines. There are about 10 persons in intensive care, while the number was about 50 at the worst time. Much better now, but far from over. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:00, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::: The health care centre still recommends mask use. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:03, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::Data collection has ended, but I don't think the EU considers COVID to no longer be an issue. I think we should leave, in current circumstances, the COVID notice on our [[main page]] until the end of the year, pending future updates on its spread. Apart from that notice and international travel information, COVID is barely mentioned on this wiki. I think the current notices in place make sense in our environment. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:15, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Right now, the focus where I am in [[New South Wales]] is mostly the flu (for the record, I've caught it twice within the last 31 days, with the last time just 4 days ago, hence why my editing activity has increased). The only news of COVID that I've really been hearing is either about COVID in China, or about our lockdown last year. However, as some countries still have restrictions on entry, I would say keep the COVID banner on the main page until September, and if September is deemed too early, then we can do another review then. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:51, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::In New South Wales, masking is still compulsory on public transport and the majority of people follow the rule. There is also a 7-day isolation rule if you test positive. I disagree about messaging only being about the flu. Public messaging from the government and media has always been about a dual virus winter here over the past few months (encouraging both vaccinations, etc.). In any case, this wiki is about travel, not just living in one's own city. Travellers started to get affected by Covid-19 from Janaury 2020, not March 2020 when most countries first went into lockdown. International travel will also be the last activity/industry that will fully return to normal so it makes sense to keep the notice for a while longer. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 14:34, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::To me, if the purpose is to help people, it can be removed. I don't think the article has been helpful for at least a year if ever. If the purpose is just to have something there, then it could stay or go. I don't think it's necessary to leave it up until every last country has lifted every restriction. Japan hasn't had any meaningful changes in its policies for 2 years in spite of less severe variants and vaccines, but it is already an outlier and becoming increasingly so. The country articles should still have information about entry which is basically the only information people care about. Leaving it until then end of the summer (September) as suggested seems reasonable though. [[User:ChubbyWimbus|ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:ChubbyWimbus|talk]]) 14:52, 27 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Most of the world has transitioned to living with the virus. The main exceptions are Japan, China and Taiwan. In the case of China, most of the elderly are unwilling to get vaccinated, and given how Hong Kong's hospitals were overwhelmed (to the point that the mortuaries ran out of space and bodies of COVID victims were piling up in the wards) during their last surge due to the same problem, I don't think China will reopen for the forseeable future. They might want to wait until all these unvaccinated elderly die of other causes before they reopen to foreigners. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:12, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :The idea that the pandemic is over is absurd and highly premature. I would strongly suggest for us to wait until at least the end of the year before jumping to conclusions, because it's quite likely that there will be another surge in the fall, and the large number of unvaccinated people around the world are a great source of new strains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:04, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::I think whether "the pandemic" is over depends a lot on how you define "a pandemic". It's basically a political definition, not a biological one, so reasonable people and organizations can disagree on whether the current state should still be called "a pandemic". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::: Whether it is still a pandemic by some definition is less relevant. Are the restrictions stable enough that they are better handled together with other entry requirements, and in Cope, or in the current boxes? Is the disease different enough (as disease and as a social phenomenon) that it warrants its own article instead of being a bullet in [[Infectuous diseases]]? I think restrictions still vary fast enough that ease of maintenance is important, and then a template is the better solution, and people still see it as different from the flue and tuberculosis. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC) ::::The [https://www.medicinenet.com/pandemic/definition.htm definition of "pandemic"] is basically a medical one. If you'd like to say that the definition of "high degree of death" is a political one, that's another question. "The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000 in 2020" per the [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria WHO], yet it's considered endemic to Africa, rather than even epidemic. Why? I think in significant part because those with enough money to stanch the death rate mostly live outside of Africa and prefer to ignore the deaths, plus it doesn't get spread around the world in areas with no types of mosquitoes that are vectors. But saying that the definition of "pandemic" is basically political is odd, because most people hadn't heard the word used at all until 2019-20, or at least not since at least the days when AIDS was out of control in their countries (and again, Africa suffers from less medical care; see the pattern?). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:48, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::The definition of pandemic varies between sources. Is it an epidemic [https://books.google.com/books?id=3Dr8dyuzvTkC&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false "crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting a large number of people"]? How do you define "affecting", and what constitutes "a large number" of people? Those are both political choices. Is it instead something that happens [https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic "over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population"]? Who decides what constitutes "high" prevalence, and "a significant proportion"? Basically, people make these decisions. They'll decide that these effects are really "affecting" you but these others aren't (e.g., every new version of the common cold), or that the people affected aren't "large" or "significant" enough, or that (as with the malaria decision) the key point is that it happens all the time at a fairly stable rate within each population, rather than being new. (Some definitions say that pandemics must always be a new disease, or at least one that almost nobody has immunological resistance to; others don't.) :::::People – not science – pick which definition to apply (different definitions for different conditions), people decide which effects "count" and whether enough people are affected, and then people decide whether to apply this label. There have been hard-and-fast definitions for some similar concepts in the past, but pandemic is a somewhat flexible concept. ("School epidemic" in some places has been defined as a certain percentage of enrolled students being out of school with the same disease/symptoms. An old friend of mine accidentally set off a measles epidemic in her high school in the 1950s. She caught it somewhere, unwittingly brought it to school, and it turned out that almost none of the students in her school had had measles before. The teachers were mostly fine, but a huge number of students were out sick over the next month.) :::::Here at the English Wikivoyage, though, I think LPfi has good advice. We should consider it from the practical angle rather than the "does the current situation technically match my preferred definition" angle. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:56, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems to me, the most likely way to have fair definitions of medical concepts is to let public health authorities and not politicians define them. In any case, I think that it's fairly clear that COVID-19 remains a serious disease that's affecting travel in various ways, so we shouldn't be in a rush to deemphasize it and should let the crisis play out. Seeing how there's been a surge each Northern Hemisphere fall, I would suggest waiting till we see what happens in January, 2023 (i.e., after any effects of Christmas/New Years travel and get-togethers are clear) before possibly making any decisions about a fundamental change in coverage here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:14, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Personally, I think that late January 2023 would be a fine time to discuss it. Christmas travel includes Epiphany in some countries, and if you add two or three weeks after that to find out what happened, then we should have fairly clear information. :::::::Thinking long-term, one possibility is to consider a seasonal cold-and-flu-and-covid page. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:36, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::That could be a good thing in the longer term, if it's not felt to be giving short shrift to other threats like malaria, zika, dengue, Lyme disease and so forth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:39, 30 June 2022 (UTC) == Flying hotel? == [https://www.ladbible.com/news/sky-hotel-will-fly-5000-guests-20220627 Hotel That Never Lands Set To Fly 5,000 Guests Through Sky] Not built yet & I can see no significant advantages, but interesting. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:40, 27 June 2022 (UTC) :How many centuries before it is technically possible? The engines (which look like existing jet engines) require nuclear fusion which might just be available on the ground at the end of this century. Consider how difficult inflight refuelling is, then multiply by 100 when you try to use a lift to transfer passengers to another plane inflight. Maybe Wikivoyage will have reviews of it in 3022! [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 18:57, 27 June 2022 (UTC) ::That looks about as absurd as the ''Titanium Turkey'' from [[:w:TaleSpin|TaleSpin]]. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 10:05, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::Inflight refuelling... like in the [[w:Stealth (film)|Stealth]]? [[User:Veracious|Veracious]] ([[User talk:Veracious|talk]]) 10:24, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Separate cuisine articles considered harmful == Do we ''really'' need to separate out a single country's food/drink into separate articles, like [[Vietnam#Eat]] vs [[Vietnamese cuisine]]? Most readers will not click through on the little ''Main'' links, so in practice this seems to lead to an awful lot of duplication, since anything dropped from the main article just gets added back in because it's "missing". The size savings are marginal, eg. Vietnamese cuisine is 20k bytes vs over 150k for Vietnam even with the sad, truncated food section. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 04:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :{{re|Jpatokal}} I'm not so sure on this one. Some cuisine articles such as [[American cuisine]] have an awful lot of encyclopedic content, while others like [[Thai cuisine]] or [[Central European cuisines]] don't duplicate their parent articles, they simply aren't long enough to warrant a separate article. We do have a lot of other good cuisine articles like [[Georgian cuisine]] or [[Chinese cuisine]] that ideally all cuisine articles should follow suit. But what about [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]]? It obviously doesn't go in [[China#Eat]], and is way too long to go in the 76,733-byte [[Chinese cuisine]] article. We did have a discussion about these cuisine articles earlier this year (see [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]), so maybe it's time to revive that discussion again. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:21, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::I had only gotten started looking through cuisine articles here and comparing them to their Wikipedia counterparts and any Wikipedia subtopic article, with some help from you and several other people, but it would be good to complete the survey, even if only to start again, because of course some articles have been significantly improved since I started. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:28, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::Instead of getting bogged down in individual articles, I would suggest we go up a level and get agreement on a) when separate cuisine articles are needed/beneficial, and b) how do we draw the line between what goes into the main article and what should go into the cuisine article. [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 09:12, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::First, if you haven't looked at the discussion thread linked above, do, because we've already gotten into that discussion in regard to several articles, but at the simplest level, the reason to start a "cuisine" article is if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country (or sometimes region) article, just as is the case with "Driving in" articles and so forth. And whenever that happens, a summary should be left in the relevant section of the country article, with a link to the spinoff article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:45, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Perhaps we can reorganise these articles by region instead of by ingredients and types of dishes. Then we can describe what to expect of the cuisines of each region, and what dishes to try. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 19:16, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::I don't know what you mean, in particular by "region," which can mean a group of several countries or an area within a country. If you mean a group of countries, I don't know how logical it would be to conflate Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Burmese cuisines, just because they're all in Southeast Asia, or for that matter, Spanish, French and German cuisines because they're all in Europe. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::We could discuss your suggestion more at the linked thread, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:42, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} In the case of Vietnamese cuisine, we could discuss the differences between Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisines, and if someone knows enough, perhaps some of the ethnic minority cuisines as well. And likewise, Thai cuisine can be broadly divided into Lanna, Isaan, Central Thai and Southern Thai cuisines. And in the case of Malaysia, there are also many local specialities, so laksa in Penang is not the same as laksa in Sarawak for instance. Unfortunately, I have never been to Kajang, but I have been told that their satay is a little different from our satay in Singapore. 19:49, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :Of course. As this is a travel guide, we need all articles to focus on travel, and letting people know what dishes you can expect in x, y and z region and whether there's a particular place or set of places to get the best a and b should be part of the heart of Wikivoyage cuisine articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:08, 29 June 2022 (UTC) ::Precisely, so I am suggesting this as a way to make the cuisine articles more directly relevant to travel. So people can then know what to expect as they travel around the country. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:27, 29 June 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} {{re|Ikan Kekek}} ''"if and when there's too much information for it to really fit in a country"'' So where do we draw the line at what's "too much information"? AFAIK there's no real technical limit (Mediawiki caps out at 2 MB per page), so is the concern that people won't scroll if it gets too long, that the articles will devolve into encyclopedic lists of dishes, or what? Also, "Driving in X" articles are only relevant to people who want to drive in X. Everybody has to eat, and we don't spin out "Sleeping in X" articles (even when that section gets really long, eg [[Japan#Sleep]]), so I don't think we should do that for any other top-level heading either. I have no objection to regional cuisine articles spanning several countries though, as long as they form a cohesive whole (Singaporean and Malaysian, sure; "Asian", nope). [[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]] ([[User talk:Jpatokal|talk]]) 06:50, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :You make good points. Of course, "too much information" is always a judgment call. I'd again invite you to have a look at [[Talk:Food and drink#Renewed discussion for 2022]]. I do have some preliminary thoughts, though: Yes, everyone has to eat, but not everyone cares greatly what they eat, as long as it's in their price range, doesn't make them sick and gives them energy. I know people like that. And then there's a continuum, the other end of which would be a trip specifically or mainly to dine. Similarly, we have a [[Grand old hotels]] article for people who prioritize a particular type of accommodations and have or save up money to indulge. Leaving a useful summary is not the same as merging an article like [[Georgian cuisine]] into the [[Georgia (country)]] article. If you'd favor doing that, we really have something to talk about, and I suppose since this discussion is continuing here, it'll eventually be swept to [[Talk:Food and drink]]. I would note that some cuisine articles have been judged to be too short and light on information to stand on their own and have been merged and redirected to the "Eat" sections of country or even multi-country region articles. See [[Talk:Balkan cuisines]], [[Talk:Benelux cuisines]]. I feel like we can and should judge each "Eat" section and each cuisine article on its own, but if you'd like to propose to merge and redirect every one to "Name of Country#Eat", I would suggest to you that that is not optimal, but that if you want to make that suggestion, you have to argue that in regard to the very best cuisine articles on the site, the ones that are guide-rated. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:07, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::[[User:Jpatokal|Jpatokal]], I just looked at [[Vietnamese cuisine]]. It's not very good, and for an "Eat" section, [[Vietnam#Eat]] is quite a detailed summary that I think is more tightly organized than the cuisine article. I agree with The dog2 that reorganizing the article by region, with remarks about the character of regional cuisines and then subsections by type of dish, may be more helpful that the current organization. Right now, I definitely see why you could prefer to just merge the additional information and redirect, and I don't oppose that outcome, as the watchword, as always, is [[The traveller comes first]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::I wouldn't be opposed to spinning off Sleep sections into "Accommodation in X" if the section gets too long. There are detailed blogs and online articles on the hotels/motels, campsites, Airbnb sitautionm etc. of a particular destination so it is certainly feasible. I suspect they haven't been created because the topic in general is more boring than cuisine, shopping or other sections. [[User:DaGizza|<font color="teal">Gizza</font>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<font color="teal">roam</font>]]</i>)} 03:39, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::"Everyone has to eat", but not everyone wants to explore the cuisine of a country. There are people who travel to other countries to see the sights, but prefer to seek out familiar cuisine or eat only in their hotels. ::::When a subject is branched off from a country article, usually it ends up being expanded because writers no longer feel the constraint of overwhelming the main article, so more information is available to readers. There should always be a concise summary in the country article, but details should be branched off. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:00, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == How to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? == {{mapframe|55.7773|37.6062|zoom=9}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Central-East|Moscow Central-East]]|wikidata=Q1412002|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8aa92|title=[[Moscow/Zelenograd and New Moscow|Zelenograd and New Moscow]]|wikidata=Q207695,Q462497,Q462589|stroke-opacity=0.1}} {{Mapshapes|Q5499}} <!-- Moscow Metro --> Results as shown on the map, how to fix a bunch of grey unnecessary markers on the map? Can help? thanks. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 17:17, 29 June 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Yuriy kosygin|Yuriy kosygin]] We've discussed this quite a number of times before. The issue is this data comes from OpenStreetMap and there's no way to remove the unnecessary grey markers unless you completely comment out the transport lines. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:31, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::Alas... Wikivoyage is really weak, I'm afraid we'll have to draw the route own. [[User:Yuriy_kosygin|✈ IGOR]] ／ [[User talk:Yuriy_kosygin| ✉ TALK?!]] ^{''．WIKIVOYAGER !''} 15:34, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::There has to be a way to fix this idiocy on OpenStreetMap, but in the meantime, we need to eliminate this crap from our site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 30 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Could we make the gray actually be 100% transparent? It would still be visible, but perhaps not such a disaster. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:38, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::If I recall correctly, the issue at hand was that we couldn't make the distinction between line elements and point elements. I don't master Lua myself, so I can't make sense of whether this would be a viable workaround for [[Module:Mapshapes]]. @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], any words on this? <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 18:22, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::: Mapshapes is just a thin helper to instantiate {{tl|mapshape}}, which is the main culprint. In turn, that one uses the kartographer stuff, which can't be trivially adjusted. But there may be some hacks, I'll try to try something in the coming weeks... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:47, 30 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::The only other solution is to manually trace out the route on geojson.io and then add it to the article (see [[Canberra/Acton]] for an example of how this is done) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:32, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::While I don't question this working, it does come with a substantial downside: It's not 'automatically' updated whenever the line changes route (in reality, OSM-contributors update it and we import the dataset they edit). This leaves us with a lot of extra work, which I expect will get out of date quite quickly. Perhaps not for metro's, but definitely for trams or BRT's. Drawing the lines ourselves can work for cities that see regular edits or that have docents capable of editing GeoJSON data (and willing to do so). I strongly prefer making Mapshapes work, even if it's a workaround over manually doing the work ourselves. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 08:30, 1 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} At the German Wikivoyage I added a rule to [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] which hides the grey pushpin markers. <syntaxhighlight lang="css"> /* Removing grey pushpin markers on mapframe maps */ img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e.png"], img[src$="pin-m+7e7e7e@2x.png"] { display: none; } </syntaxhighlight> Unfortunately, I cannot make the edit by myself. But I am sure your admins can do it. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 09:24, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75}} given you're the only active interface admin here, can you add the three-line code? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 1 July 2022 (UTC) ::I checked the positions of the markers, and they are the stops/stations of the public transport lines. However they don't give the name of the stop, but only the name of the line. The name of the line is already displayed by clicking the line. So, with the present marker texts, no new info is available. If the marker info would have the name of the stop it indicates, displaying them could be useful. I tested from which zoom level displaying the markers is not disturbing anymore, and came to zoom level 14-19 may show the markers, below 14 not. And this zoom level dependent conditional showing of the markers should only be done if the markers contain the names of the stops. If it is impossible to have the names of the stops in the markers, markers should never be shown. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:18, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :::While I agree that they could be useful to some extent, the thing is that we can't properly make the distinction between lines, polygons or points/markers in the data that we fetch from OpenStreetMap. At present we also cannot import the names of these stations/halts (I believe this data gets lost between Wikidata and OSM, but I might be wrong). Roland's solution above is just a workaround that hides the marker, but the point itself stays on the map albeit invisible. So long as we can't make the distinction properly, we sadly can't implement these markers in a more useful way either. For that distinction to be made, the Kartographer extension needs additional functionalities, which we've been asking for for several years already. Until we get that, it's either hiding the markers or accepting them as-they-come, the latter of which is a lot less popular. <br/> -- [[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] ([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]]) 12:48, 1 July 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], do we have any other admins who can do this? Another option would be using JavaScript, but using CSS is much cleaner... Also, alternatively to 'display: none', we could change opacity to e.g. 0.3, that also looks quite ok. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:31, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::I really don't know. I hope other admins are reading this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::This needs an interface admin to do it and as far as I'm aware, {{ping|Andyrom75}} is the only interface admin who has been active recently. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:38, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'd say it wouldn't hurt to have at least 2-3 people with those permissions - even if they need guidance for doing technical changes... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:15, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WOSlinker|WOSlinker]] maybe, then? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 10:51, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Sorry guys, I've read the conversation just right now. ::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], I have created [[MediaWiki:Kartographer.css]] as per your code, but not so much time for testing. The gray POI has disappeared; it's enough? Any side effect to be checked? ::::::[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], thanks for pinging me twice. Next time, in case of emergency, leave a message on my it:voy talk page. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:35, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::It helped, thanks both to you and Roland! :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:28, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::: There are no side effects. The names of the pushpin images contain their colors, and this particular color is not used elsewhere. Of course, the way proposed is a workaround not a real solution but it is useful. The grey pushpin markers are present up to now, but they are invisible (hidden). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 04:23, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]], thanks for your confirmation. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:00, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: Brilliant work. Thanks to everyone who contributed to finding a workaround.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:52, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Is this something that we should share with other wikis? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:15, 14 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} A permanent solution to this problem has been implemented but not published for whatever reason (see https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T292613). --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 14:14, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 is out! == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> {{int:please-translate}} [[File:Wiki Loves Folklore Logo.svg|right|150px|frameless]] Hi, Greetings The winners for '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022|Wiki Loves Folklore 2022]]''' is announced! We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 8,584 images represented on commons in over 92 countries. Kindly see images '''[[:c:Commons:Wiki Loves Folklore 2022/Winners|here]]''' Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project. We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year. '''Thank you,''' '''Wiki Loves Folklore International Team''' --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:12, 4 July 2022 (UTC) </div> <!-- Message sent by User:Tiven2240@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=23454230 --> == Using a separate colour for freeways on static maps == [[File:Greater Brisbane regions map.png|thumb|350px]] Right now, our current Wikivoyage style for static maps is to use red for a main road, while use yellow for secondary roads. While the criteria for what's a main road and what's a secondary road is fairly arbitrary and up to whoever's making the map to decide, I was wondering whether we should consider using a different colour for freeways/motorways? While I'm still new to this static mapmaking business, I personally find such a distinction of what's an ordinary road and what's a freeway useful, and many people often either want to use freeways or try to avoid them. Our dynamic maps already use a different colour for freeways, so why not static? I wanted to make such a distinction when I made a static map for [[Greater Brisbane]] today (on right), but such a change would be against Wikivoyage-style, so I'm asking the community for input; and if we do use a separate colour to distinguish freeways from normal roads, what would it be? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:24, 5 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions.png|thumb|350px]] :I tried using orange to identify freeways in the map of Southern Tasmania that I just created (on right). Is it obvious that the route coloured orange means a freeway? (I really want answers so I can take note of what I should do differently for my next static map) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:32, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :: What a colour means is never obvious, unless you know something about the destination. The colour could just mean "main highways" or whatever. :: I think that there are many more things that might be interesting for at least some travellers, and most travellers to some destinations. How do we show good cycling routes? Roads with good bus service? Nice pedestrian routes? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't think any colour schemes are immediately obvious wordwide. For a UK map, I would be tempted to use the same as some OS maps - blue for motorways, red for A roads, brown for B roads and yellow for minor roads, but some UK road atlases use green for A roads as this is the colour used on road signs. Another complication is the use of different colour fills for regions - a yellow road on a yellow background isn't good - spot the roads going to Richmond in Southern Tasmania. :::Is it possible to use slightly different line widths to indicate road importance? We also need to allow for things like long distance walking tracks or off-road cycle routes. As both examples have a lot of sea, they could have a key explaining the colours. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:45, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Agreed. Map making 101: Every map needs a legend (key), and every symbol used in that map (intuitive or not) needs to be explained in that legend. That way you can add whatever is needed. Having a consistent style for static maps is a ''nice to have''; it should not get in the way of making maps ''useful''. ::::The color issue mentioned by AlasdairW is part of of a bigger problem: The different elements used in the map are unbalanced in terms of contrast (color, saturation, brightness) and visual weight (size, thickness). ::::1) The lines used for the roads are too thin in relation to everything else. After enlarging enough to properly see the roads, the text labels are way larger than they need to be. This is a static map: pick one scale and apply it consistently, using an appropriate degree of generalization. ::::2) Visual importance of borders (thickness, color contrast of the white vs. area colors) is too high given that areas already have different colors. Line thickness of borders is also inconsistent in the second map. ::::3) In general, having areas colored that heavily (dark & saturated) creates all kinds of problems for the visibility of makers, line elements and text labels. "Brisbane" in the first map is practically unreadable, for example. In [[:File:Georgia_regions_map2.png]], for example, that is much less of an issue due to different color choices. ::::Unfortunately, the region maps template is basically calling for many of these problems to occur. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 13:41, 6 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Southern Tasmania regions map.png|thumb|350px]] :::::I've added a key to the Southern Tas static map (on right). How does this look? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:24, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::But unfortunately, I have to agree with El Grafo that our region maps are at the very least, unreadable and awful-looking. If I had to design a static map from the start, this is not the way I would do it, but unfortunately the community is unwilling to accept that, in this very day and age, dynamic maps are far superior to static maps. There are few people who can edit static maps in the first place, and the two only editors (excluding myself) that I'm aware of who have even edited in the past month are {{u|Shaundd}} and {{u|SelfieCity}}. The only reason I'm making these maps is because our policy favours static maps in region articles but otherwise I think we need to revamp the region maps template. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:15, 9 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I know this is a minor point, but I like the color scheme you are using. It feels just the right amount of trendy/modern/not outdated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 9 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I do like the lighter colours in the color scheme though. From [[Template:StdColor]], T1, T6, T8 and T9 feel a bit too dark (hence what's causing these problems), but a static map does look very nice if the right colors are used. So far, my favorite has to be the map I made for [[Southeastern New South Wales]], and I've been trying to make more maps like that. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:37, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, I think it's fine if you want to experiment a bit use different colours and distinguish motorways. I did motorways differently for a while on maps I drew but eventually stopped because I felt it was more detail/clutter than benefit and it became another colour that had to integrated with the colour palette (which didn't always work). ::::::::: I also agree with the others above that our standard colours don't always work. I ended up moving away from them so I could get a better contrast between the region colour and the text (improves readability quite a bit). -[[User:Shaundd|Shaundd]] ([[User talk:Shaundd|talk]]) 07:05, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: The problem may be that our regional map template colors were not originally designed to accommodate details like roads. They work fine for plainer regional maps like [[New York (state)]] or [[Massachusetts]]. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:34, 15 July 2022 (UTC) == Road signs == There have been some discussions and addition and removal of galleries related to European road signs. As European non-driver it is hard for me to guess what signs are important to explain e.g. for US drivers. As the signs are pictogram-based, many of them are intuitive, but certainly not all. I assume other European editors also don't know what would be optimal, so I think we need others to weight in. There are some galleries in [[Driving in Europe]] and more for individual countries. As the variation is small between continental EU countries, there is little need for duplication per se, but I don't know to what extent one can assume drivers to read both the European article and the ones for individual countries (which have their peculiarities). Do drivers study traffic law or traffic signs before driving in a new country? I assume they are not, at least not to any great degree, but I might be wrong, and that would of course affect what we need to tell. Some of the articles became rather picture-heavy with a few less-established editors doing a lot of editing regarding images. I think we shouldn't apply our minimal-use-of-images policy to hard, as most images in these articles are informative rather than decorations. Some are of course also needed to give a feeling for the driving environment. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:57, 11 July 2022 (UTC) :As a US driver, I think that stop signs and signs for speed limits would be the most immediately necessary. You can't really drive anywhere if you don't know those two. There are others that might be useful (e.g., Yield) but won't turn up as often. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:00, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::EU driver here. Wikipedia has a great [[:w:Comparison of European road signs]]. Road signs in Europe are indeed pretty consistent and mostly follow the Vienna conventions. I think it would make sense for the individual ''Driving in country X'' articles to mostly rely on (and prominently link to) a central article about that (e.g. [[Driving in Europe]] or the Rules section of [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]]), so that the country articles can focus on pointing out where the country diverges from the norm in a way that could cause confusion. ::So for example, [[Driving in Europe]] would tell you that stop signs are always stop sign-shaped, always stop sign-colored and ''almost'' always use the word STOP, whereas [[Driving in Turkey]] might tell you that Turkey is pretty much the only country in Europe where they use local language (DUR) instead of STOP. [[Driving in Ireland]] might feel tempted to point out that the country uses [[:w:Comparison_of_MUTCD-influenced_traffic_signs|MUTCD-style]] warning signs, but that's probably more of a ''nice to know''. Pointing out that they (apparently) use [[:w:Belisha beacon]]s for pedestrian crossings would probably be a good idea, though. [[Driving in the Netherlands]] would probably talk about the relevance of blue vs. yellow curbs for parking rather than re-iterating that the prohibitory signs are round? ::Looking at existing ''Driving in X'' articles, I feel that ::* most of the example pictures in [[Driving_in_France#Traffic rules]] are unnecessary, as they are no different from other European countries and thus redundant to [[Driving in Europe]] (currently not linked). ::* [[Driving in Portugal#Road signs]] contains so many redundant examples that it's difficult to identify the ones that are specific to Portugal. ::* [[Driving in Sweden#Road signs]] and [[Driving in the United Kingdom#Road signs]] are mostly redundant too, but at least they stick to the important ones. ::*I don't know how I feel about the use of miniature versions of road signs in lists in [[Driving in Norway#Rules and regulations]] and [[Driving in Iceland#Rules and regulations]]. ::The other articles listed in [[Driving in Europe#Countries]] loo fine to me. Links to [[Driving in Europe]] are largely missing, though. [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 14:49, 12 July 2022 (UTC) :::Australian driver here. Our signage is very similar to US signage, but with four major exceptions: :::* we have give way signs as opposed to yield signs :::* passing cars is called overtaking as passing is only used when you pass cyclists :::* signs that are only used RHS countries are flipped (e.g. roundabout signs) :::* our speed signs is a mix of both US and EU speed signs; we have that white background but use the red circle ([https://goo.gl/maps/uRJbytw9jRVq4SRC9 a sign in the NT for ref]) :::Sometimes we do have our own minor modifications, such as exit signs (cf. [https://goo.gl/maps/nR3uHo2B9Qb75mSp9 US] and [https://goo.gl/maps/JaiaKyXX9qtMvaQGA Aus (specifically Qld)]), but whenever I travel to the US, I've never had an issue with understanding signage. For the record, from my limited experience in NZ, they look very similar to Australian signs but with a few minor differences. :::In Europe, were very different to what I saw in Aus or the US, but thankfully due to standardised signs, I did not have a problem when travelling in different countries (the signs in Norway, albeit different were very similar to the signs in France). However, most EU signs were self-explanatory, so for the most part, comprehending them wasn't a problem. In South and Southeast Asia, they weren't standardised, but they were very similar. ::: Re [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]'s comment: I understand speed signs (though they're pretty much the same everywhere outside the US, Canada and maybe Liberia), aren't stop signs the same, octagonal sign everywhere? I've yet to see a stop sign that isn't red and octagonal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:57, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[File:Japan_road_sign_330-B.svg|thumb|What's this?]] ::::Most places are using red octagons, frequently even with the English word "STOP", but not quite everywhere. Even in places where the red octagon is common, there may be a few old signs that haven't quite been replaced yet or the occasional variation, like [[:File:Blue stop sign - hawaii - oct 2015.jpg|Hawaii's blue stop signs]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::After doing more digging, it seems [[:File:Cuban Stop Sign.svg|Cuba's stop sign]] is also triangular (like Japan's), but if a country uses the standard octagonal sign, wouldn't it simply make more sense to write that in plain text? (e.g. New Zealand's stop sign is exactly the same as in Australia or the United States or something like that) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 04:07, 13 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::It seems stop signs are among the most standardized signs worldwide, both in areas that use Vienna convention and MUTCD-style signs. I'd go so far to say that they are not worth mentioning (let alone showing) at all unless they actually diverge from that de-facto norm (red and white octagon). <small>Interestingly enough, you can actually find the Cuban design in the [[:w:Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] as an alternative design.</small> [[User:El Grafo|El Grafo]] ([[User talk:El Grafo|talk]]) 08:58, 13 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::The "Cuban design" is (or was) a fairly common alternative. It was being installed in the UK up to 1975, and in Italy to 1990. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC) == Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Propose statements for the 2022 Election Compass}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi all, Community members in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022|2022 Board of Trustees election]] are invited to [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Election_Compass|propose statements to use in the Election Compass.]] An Election Compass is a tool to help voters select the candidates that best align with their beliefs and views. The community members will propose statements for the candidates to answer using a Lickert scale (agree/neutral/disagree). The candidates’ answers to the statements will be loaded into the Election Compass tool. Voters will use the tool by entering in their answer to the statements (agree/disagree/neutral). The results will show the candidates that best align with the voter’s beliefs and views. Here is the timeline for the Election Compass: July 8 - 20: Community members propose statements for the Election Compass July 21 - 22: Elections Committee reviews statements for clarity and removes off-topic statements July 23 - August 1: Volunteers vote on the statements August 2 - 4: Elections Committee selects the top 15 statements August 5 - 12: candidates align themselves with the statements August 15: The Election Compass opens for voters to use to help guide their voting decision The Elections Committee will select the top 15 statements at the beginning of August. The Elections Committee will oversee the process, supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance team. MSG will check that the questions are clear, there are no duplicates, no typos, and so on. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee'' [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 13:26, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == Crazy new feature idea -- personal itineraries == What if we had a way for a user (probably a logged-in user) to save individual listings to a custom itinerary? (Not a [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Wikivoyage Itinerary]], just in the generic sense of the word.) Or even save individual listings to a Google Map? Some way a user could record places he or she wants to go? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 20:37, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :Something kinda like this? [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500/test places]] --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:29, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::Roughly, but see my response to WhatamIdoing well below. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::The way I understand the idea, is it's like a personalised version of an article, that lists only the POIs that the owner is interested in. That is already doable by a manual copy-and-paste, but I assume the idea is for something more high-tech, where the user could just tap or click a button on a listing in [[Prague]], which copies the listing over to [[ThunderingTyphoons!' Prague itinerary]]. ::That seems like a great idea to me, but I don't know how to implement it.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *{{o}} First of all, there are multiple issues with this proposal. The first and the foremost is that most readers don't have an account and IP users are not allowed to have user pages or user subpages; IPs periodically change over time so if we are going to be the only Wikimedia project that openly allows such, then we're going to have to do some serious janitorial work in deleting these subpages after a few months. Additionally, this is going to require some brand new tools and gadgets that will take a lot of time – really not worth the time and effort. Finally, saving individual listings to Google Maps is against our [[what not to link to]] policy, so no, I oppose this proposal. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:04, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::What do you mean, IP users are not allowed to have user pages or subpages? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I don't know whether it's a global policy or a policy only on Meta-Wiki and I think Wikipedia too, but as far as I'm aware, both those projects speedily delete IP userpages or IP subpages as IPs aren't permanently assigned to one user. Our policies don't seem to say anything about this, but maybe {{u|WhatamIdoing}} might be able to explain this better. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:41, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::enwiki allows IP user pages, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:220.101.28.25 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:81.168.80.170 [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 14:39, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::We do, too. IPs' user pages are never deleted here unless they are spam or vandalism. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Those seem to be at least a decade old though. I just tried making one and the software wouldn't allow me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::That's very disconcerting. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I managed to create one, first ensuring I was in an incognito window. --[[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 23:25, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::With respect, SHB2000, I think your objections are ill-considered. Firstly, I didn't say anything about IP user pages or subpages; there may very well be ways to implement this that don't rely on them. Second, while it's true that this would require some development effort, you don't even attempt to make a case that the benefit isn't "worth the time and effort". Yes, it would be a lot of effort, but if the return is great enough, it might still be "worth it". (I'm not making a claim either way, just pointing out that you failed to support yours.) Third, [[what not to link to]] is about things that are better done here on Wikivoyage; if you're claiming it shouldn't be on Wikivoyage in the first place, then [[what not to link to]] doesn't apply. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::Okay, so if I wasn't clear enough, here's a longer but briefer explanation. Such a tool would work very similar to the already existing editor, but maintaining such scripts is ''very'' difficult (I do maintain a few of these scripts IRL) and even if this went ahead, there are a few issues: :::* Like the listing editor, users will need to have javascript enabled. Without javascript, it simply won't work. :::* If this tool just copies down all the important pieces of a listing to a separate page, the tool needs to give attribution in the edit summary – otherwise, it's a violation of our copyleft license. :::* This won't work for outline articles that have little to no content :::* Users might be intimidated if they want to edit the listing – I'm guessing only maybe 1 or 2 per cent of our readers will know what Wikidata is (which is one of the main sources we use to get coordinates). :::What more, this exact same thing can be done with [http://geojson.io/#map=10/-34.9602/149.1497 geojson.io]. We have few editors who actively maintain scripts like these, and only a fraction out of the few who can will be willing to spend a lot of time and effort into something that isn't even really worth spending that much time anyway. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:22, 19 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks for explaining further, but I really think you're getting hung up on implementation details that might not even apply for some of the directions we could go with this feature. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Powers, were you thinking about individual listings (first the museum, then the restaurant, back to the hotel), or about destinations (San Francisco, then Napa Valley, then Yosemite)? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Individual listings. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 19:53, 18 July 2022 (UTC) * What's stopping a user from creating a personal itinerary in userspace under current policy? I'm curious as to the need for a change. As for as I'm concerned, I could create an itinerary in userspace based on an OSM map, and surely, it wouldn't be deleted as out of scope? I'd prefer for the above reasons to avoid Google Maps. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:I already have that: [[User:AlasdairW/Testpage]]. This is currently showing a few places that I stayed in in 2018. At that time it was used to send to friends showing where I would be staying on a trip - they got the dates etc in an email that linked to this page. *:I would support having a policy that explicitly allowed such a page (for signed in users), as they might be more inclined to also update the article pages at the same time. I think that such pages should stick to using our mapframes, although I would be happy with a tool that allowed a list of lat/longs to exported for use with other tools including Google maps, car GPS systems etc. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 18 July 2022 (UTC) *:Well, willingness and ability to edit wiki pages, primarily, as well as the cumbersome need to copy+paste listings. I'm envisioning a one-click kind of "add to personal itinerary" button on each listing. The use case would be a non-editor coming to Wikivoyage to learn about a destination (or several related ones) and assembling a list/map of highlights she wants to be sure to hit on her trip. Can she just write them down somewhere, or copy+paste them to a personal Google map? Sure, but the proposed feature would remove several steps. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 12:11, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == New user ban nomination == There's a new [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations|user ban]] nomination going on to ban a fairly long-term contributor and any input is more that welcome. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:58, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for alerting us to this. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:22, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == Movement Strategy and Governance News - Issue 7 == <div style = "line-height: 1.2"> <span style="font-size:200%;">'''Movement Strategy and Governance News'''</span><br> <span style="font-size:120%; color:#404040;">'''Issue 7, July-September 2022'''</span><span style="font-size:120%; float:right;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7|'''Read the full newsletter''']]</span> ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of Movement Strategy and Governance News! The newsletter distributes relevant news and events about the implementation of Wikimedia's [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy recommendations]], other relevant topics regarding Movement governance, as well as different projects and activities supported by the Movement Strategy and Governance (MSG) team of the Wikimedia Foundation. The MSG Newsletter is delivered quarterly, while the more frequent [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy/Updates|Movement Strategy Weekly]] will be delivered weekly. Please remember to subscribe [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/MSG Newsletter Subscription|here]] if you would like to receive future issues of this newsletter. </div><div style="margin-top:3px; padding:10px 10px 10px 20px; background:#fffff; border:2px solid #808080; border-radius:4px; font-size:100%;"> * '''Movement sustainability''': Wikimedia Foundation's annual sustainability report has been published. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A1</tvar>|continue reading]]) * '''Improving user experience''': recent improvements on the desktop interface for Wikimedia projects. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A2|continue reading]]) * '''Safety and inclusion''': updates on the revision process of the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A3|continue reading]]) * '''Equity in decisionmaking''': reports from Hubs pilots conversations, recent progress from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, and a new white paper for futures of participation in the Wikimedia movement. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A4|continue reading]]) * '''Stakeholders coordination''': launch of a helpdesk for Affiliates and volunteer communities working on content partnership. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A5|continue reading]]) * '''Leadership development''': updates on leadership projects by Wikimedia movement organizers in Brazil and Cape Verde. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A6|continue reading]]) * '''Internal knowledge management''': launch of a new portal for technical documentation and community resources. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A7|continue reading]]) * '''Innovate in free knowledge''': high-quality audiovisual resources for scientific experiments and a new toolkit to record oral transcripts. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A8|continue reading]]) * '''Evaluate, iterate, and adapt''': results from the Equity Landscape project pilot ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A9|continue reading]]) * '''Other news and updates''': a new forum to discuss Movement Strategy implementation, upcoming Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees election, a new podcast to discuss Movement Strategy, and change of personnel for the Foundation's Movement Strategy and Governance team. ([[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Strategy and Governance/Newsletter/7#A10|continue reading]]) </div><section end="msg-newsletter"/> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 22:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) == "PIN codes" == This redirect was created to go to [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], but I daresay, most non-<s>Australians</s>Indians have never heard of this term in a postal context and would expect it to link to an article about banking. Please express your opinion at [[Wikivoyage talk:PIN codes]]. Should we create a disambiguation for two terms that are not destinations, or should we delete the redirect? Those seem to me to be the only two reasonable options. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:12, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :PIN-pass, you pay cash or are you PIN-ing, and more, are usual expressions in The Netherlands.--[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 06:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::Right, but this is treating "PIN codes" as an <s>Australian</s>Indian postal expression, and I'm saying that's too obscure to non-<s>Australians</s>Indians to be a good redirect. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:14, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :First of all, remember, [[w:WP:CHEAP|redirects are cheap]] – there is really no point in discussing pointless redirects. The first sentence of [[Wikivoyage:Deletion policy#Redirects]] explicitly says "As a general rule, redirect pages should not be deleted. Redirection pages provide alternative page titles for articles and allow search engines to locate articles by their alternative names.". :Secondly, what made you think that this was an Australian term? The page I linked, [[English language varieties#Connect]] explicitly mentioned that it's sometimes redundantly called such in India (whilst redundant, again, redirects are cheap). Did you think that it was an Australian term just because I created it? I honestly had no idea what that meant before my first trip to India (and I'll add that my driver did constantly mention "PIN code", not "PIN"). :Thirdly, this could have really been handled in a much better way. Unless it's something major (e.g. userban nominations, major proposal change or something alike), this should go in [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment]], not in the pub. Perhaps you missed "If you'd like to draw attention to a comment to get feedback from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]."? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:17, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::People pay more attention to the Pub. I thought about also putting the announcement in Requests for comment but got lazy. But confusing redirects aren't cheap. If you really want to fight this, then yes, a nomination will need to be made at [[vfd]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:30, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::Btw, sorry if anything about this annoys you, and sorry for getting wrong where "PIN code" comes from, but I also felt like you decided to ignore my reply about how confusing redirects are not cheap, so I had to do something in order to generate more discussion, and I don't think there's any important matter of protocol involved in whether notice is given in requests for comment as well as the pub. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Now there's a Votes for deletion thread, [[Wikivoyage:Votes for deletion#Wikivoyage:PIN codes]]. Feel free to put a notice on Requests for comment if you like. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:21, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election == :''<div class="plainlinks">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short|{{int:interlanguage-link-mul}}]] • [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election/Short}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]</div>'' Hi everyone, The Affiliate Representatives have completed their voting period. 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[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Announcing the six candidates for the 2022 Board of Trustees election|Read more here about the next steps in the 2022 Board of Trustee election]]. Best, Movement Strategy and Governance ''This message was sent on behalf of the Board Selection Task Force and the Elections Committee''</translate><br /><section end="announcement-content" /> [[User:Zuz (WMF)|Zuz (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Zuz (WMF)|talk]]) 19:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) == Another copyvio site == Just as an FYI, I found another copy of Wikivoyage a few days ago: [https://www.travelerandfree.com/ Traveler and Free]. This one is a mirror site, which updates in real time (go ahead and find this very post on their mirror of the Pub!). It's not copyleft-compliant: there's no credit given to WV, and each page has a fraudulent copyright symbol on it. There seems to be real people behind it, as the same site hosts a blog that appears to be original content. On Monday, I sent an email to the address listed on their contact page, and have also notified Wikimedia Legal. Will let you know if there are any developments. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:35, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Their [https://www.travelerandfree.com/terms_of_service terms of service] reads an absolute joke to me. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:48, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::Ah, I didn't spot that, but Legal might be interested. It expressly forbids other sites to mirror it! ::Forgot to mention that it's not just a mirror of en.wikivoyage, but of all the language additions.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 10:57, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Thank you for taking action. We should have a page with best practices for these cases. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:27, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::We do, but it's not very instructive - [[Wikivoyage:Non-compliant redistribution]].--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:29, 22 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Thanks. I had forgotten about it. There is even your example letter on the talk page. That page helps quite a bit, although it could be improved. I added a paragraph on contributions with copyright. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:25, 22 July 2022 (UTC) == alternative-indy culture == Anyone knows of good guide to alternative-indy culture in any Wikivoyage language? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 19:59, 21 July 2022 (UTC) :Like I said in the Interlingual Lounge, I don't know of any, and that sounds like a travel topic to me, that perhaps you'd like to start, but first, what do you mean by alternative-indy culture and what part of the world would you like to cover? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] TNX :-) I answered [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage/Lounge&oldid=23557712#alternative-indy_culture? there]: "my plan is to cover clubs (different styles) and socio-cultural centers that are non (or even anti) commercial in Croatia. I have friend who is interested in doing it for Slovenia also. We would appreciate to see something similar done elsewhere." ::@ALL here - I am interested in having this done across different language instances, but I am not aware of differences, so will likely experiment and 'innovate' in Incubator. ::-- [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 06:50, 24 July 2022 (UTC) :::That seems like a possible travel topic, but it seems to me, the full listings should be in articles for the cities where the clubs are. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:08, 24 July 2022 (UTC) == Gems & Jewellery page? == We have some info on shopping for gems at [[Shopping#Places_for_particular_goods]], quite a bit at [[Colombo#Gems_and_jewellery]] since that city is a market for them, a whole article on [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]], probably plus other things. Should this be consolidated somewhere? A separate article? A section of Shopping with some redirects pointing to it? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 12:15, 22 July 2022 (UTC) : Yes. I think a travel topic of them might be of interest to many, but not the majority of travellers. I would have recommended a section in [[Shopping]], but there is already a long list there, so I suppose we (=you?) have enough knowledge to write at least a short page, and a link there would be easier to use than the current list (and avoid a long list in the shopping article). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:34, 24 July 2022 (UTC) : Started at [[gemstones]], just moving text from pages linked above & editing a bit. It clearly needs more work. : In particular, does anyone know enough about turquoise to add something on that? 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Clicking the refresh button of the browser makes the colors show for less than a second. The format of those Mapshapes is: *<nowiki>{{Mapshape|type=geoshape|group=map1|wikidata=...|fill=...|title=...}}</nowiki> It is not constant, this morning the shapes that were not there were different from what I see now, some hours later. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:03, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :Opening the page '''now''' (10 minutes later) again, and there is no problem. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:17, 27 July 2022 (UTC) ::Opening the page '''now''' (next day) again, and the problem is back. --[[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::{{re|FredTC}} This issue has been a recurring issue for some time that {{u|LPfi}} and I have noticed. When I made a detailed dynamic map for [[New South Wales]] last November, every single mapshape appeared. Eventually the mapshape for Narrabri Shire disappeared, never to be seen again (even though there was nothing wrong on OSM). A few months later, Tweed Shire and Griffith City Council disappeared, never to be seen again. There have been a few other recent cases too. Here are my suggestions for the time being: :::* For city districts and small regions, manually trace the districts yourself using geojson.io :::* For larger region articles, revert back to using traditional, old static maps. :::Static maps aren't perfect though. The dynamic map in [[Greater Brisbane]] was clearly superior to the static map (that's overly crowded) and some of the colour scheme for regions is basically calling this. I'll need to adjust the colours soon, but in the case for [[Venice]], I think manually tracing out the route using [https://geojson.io/ geojson.io] is a much better alternative to using static maps (I'll help you with tracing the route if needed) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:52, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :::: I am not sure this is the same problem. I haven't noticed the mapshapes appearing for a moment, and that also does not make sense for the description of the bug on Phabricator. The bug we discussed earlier meant, if memory serves, that the database lost mapshapes over time, and the problem was cured for that shape only when it was fetched again, which I think is about weeks rather than hours or minutes. Something disappearing soon after loading a page sounds like a Javacript problem (as Javascript is executed after page load and can change the appearance). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:23, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ==New topic: [[Personal electric vehicles]]== [[Personal electric vehicles]] is intended to collect information on electric bicycles, e-scooters and similar equipment. Please contribute. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 23:51, 27 July 2022 (UTC) efqldp5e6lxa63x5g2scw7e4biqhpqk 4 69323 4491859 4490541 2022-07-28T15:02:02Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Auto archiving |archive = Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive |algo = old(14d) |counter = 4 |archiveheader = {{talk archive}} |minthreadsleft = 0 |minthreadstoarchive = 1 }} __NEWSECTIONLINK__ User bans are put into practical effect by using a Mediawiki software feature to '''block''' edits to any page (except pages in that banned user's [[mw:Manual:$wgBlockAllowsUTEdit|user talk]] namespace) by the banned user. Add nominations for user blocks to the list below, but please do so only after reviewing [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]]. After a nomination has been made, the nominator is responsible for ensuring that appropriate notice is given on the allegedly delinquent user's talk page of the nomination made here. In general the preferred way of handling problem users is through the use of [[MeatBall:SoftSecurity|soft security]]. In the case of automated spam attacks the [[Wikivoyage:Spam filter]] can also be a valuable tool for stopping unwanted edits. For a history of older nominations see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. == Speedily delete any articles that [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] consciously violated policy? == It really saddens me that I have to propose this, but in simple words, this is a proposal to speedily delete any articles out of style that Veillg1 consciously violated as suggested by {{u|Ikan Kekek}} in [[Special:Diff/4483541]]. For the record, I know we all make style errors, but unfortunately, this issue has been going on for a long time. Specifically, [[Special:Diff/4483739|these]] policies that Veillg1 doesn't seem to care about and likes to pretend don't exist, perfectly summarized by {{u|Ground Zero}} which I'll paste below. {{blockquote| # [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions#Disambiguation|using unnecessary disambiguation in article titles]] # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # [[wv:relevant|including information that is relevant to residents, but not usually to visitors]] }} Whilst we usually favour using soft security, it is evident that it has failed to work against Veillg1; they've had 8 months is enough to reform their behaviour but sadly, they decided to do their own thing. Technically, per policy, this user can be banned without nomination due to their block on Wikipédie en fraçais, but I'd prefer to not apply that policy in this case since Veillg1 does add a lot of useful travel information. <small>If this doesn't make sense, I'll clarify this when I get home. I'm typing this on mobile while on the train home so I do apologize in advance if this doesn't make sense</small> --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:31, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :I suggest amending the proposal to: *Speedy deletion of articles that violate [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], and * Reversion of edits that violate # 2, 3, and 4 above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:43, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::I'd be fine with that proposal. However, a lot of the time, Veill1g adds postal codes when they create the article so it technically can't be reverted which is why I thought of speedy deleting articles that included postal codes. We could also speedily delete the article if it contains postal codes if they included them while creating the article and reverting them if they add it afterwards. The same goes with points 3 and 4. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I see your point. How about a "revert or delete, as appropriate" approach. We hope, of course, that it doesn't come to this. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::That works. {{s}} your proposal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *'''Support'''. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *:The expression "consciously violated policy" is false. Your obstructionist requires a strong reaction. Let's analyze each of the points: *:1. On Wikivoyage, there has been no article of my creation with unnecessary disambiguation. Homonymous articles to which a disambiguation was added to the title were useful (eg Rivière-Saint-Jean (Minganie)); there is Rivière-Saint-Jean (unorganized territory of Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region)). According to the evolution of the editorial content, we can reasonably believe that this toponym will eventually have an article on Wikivoyage. Thus, the said title is harmonized with Wikidata, Wikivoyage, etc... including the French version of Wikivoyage. The claim "using unnecessary disambiguation in article titles" is totally false. When I use disambiguation, it's because it's useful to readers and harmonizing with other projects in this Wiki group. Your approach (without disambiguation until the creation of a homonymous article) sows confusion. And even if you see things differently, it doesn't require blocking or "speedily deleting" content. *:2. Postal address. In Canada, the Postal Code is very useful. Examples: A resident of Montreal has requested that his subscription to the Montreal newspaper be issued for the cottage rented in Portneuf (QC) for one month. A camping tourist in Rivière-du-Loup (QC) bought online on Amazon with a request for delivery to the campsite. In these examples, the postal code was essential. It is false to assert that the postal code is no longer in use (or of little use). In addition, the postal code makes it possible to delimit the zones of villages, for example, on the Lower North Shore. Nevertheless, there are few postal codes indicated in the content of my editorial articles on Wikivoyage. The ZIP code argument is not even worth discussing; even less, a "speedily delete" process in the administrators page. *:3. Minimal use of images. This argument is entirely wrong. In general, articles on Wikivoyage lack images; generally, article topics don't have images on Wikicommons (or not enough to have a variety). Nevertheless, the number of images is gradually increasing on Wikicommons. Also, in articles I created on Wikivoyage, there are usually few images; I wish there were more. Readers appreciate the images in article. There is a saying: "A picture is worth a thousand words". I would very much like each geographic article to have an image (of the panoramic type) as an article introduction banner. *:4. The statement "including information that is relevant to residents, but not usually to visitors" is false. What is the demarcation between subjects for residents and visitors? Visitors can get involved in community social activities: community hall, local festival, grocery store, general store, municipal library, local sports tournaments, etc. How do you classify vacationers who rent a cottage for the summer? The content of the articles (or part of an article) from my pen is entirely according to the mission of Wikivoyage, oriented towards tourism. *:In short, by rereading your past comments and those on this page, I believe that you are looking for relevance as an auditor. Your argument is weak. You make a mountain out of details. Put your energies on the right things to move the encyclopedia forward. And your blocking measure is akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views. You're wasting a lot of my time. Your time and mine could be better spent designing (or revising) content. *:I demand that you stop this unnecessary harassment. Please help contributors to advance the encyclopedia rather than harming them. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:06, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::You demand? And it's very interesting you use the word "encyclopedia" after all this time. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:28, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I think you've made the strongest argument for a user ban, by making global arguments against Wikivoyage policies and guidelines in this thread, having never tried to gain a consensus for your views in the appropriate places and continued to do what you want, contrary to those policies and guidelines. Shall we ban you now? It seems like anything else is a waste of time. I move to ban you now. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:31, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::(edit conflict) {{re|Veillg1}} First of all, please watch your tone. Claiming that this ban nomination is <font color="green" face="Georgia">blocking measure is akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</font> is a serious statement. I understand that this might seem like I'm "wasting a lot" of time, but you've been told countless times about these issues. Also, this isn't an encyclopedia, it was never one, and it will never be one. Now, let's discuss the points you've raised: :::* For point 1, then please explain why we have had to move [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]], [[Saint-Augustin]], [[Bonne-Espérance]], [[Saint-Jean-Baptiste]], [[Saint-Ours]], [[Sainte-Julie]], [[Saint-Siméon]] just to name a few. There are countless other articles that we've had to fix but feel free to through the [[Special:log/move|move log]] just to see how many pages of yours we've moved. :::* For point 2, per [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], Canada is not listed as an exception, unlike the UK or Argentina. If you'd like to make an exception, make your argument on [[Wikivoyage talk:Postal codes]]. :::* For point 3, again, travellers may be reading Wikivoyage articles in areas with poor reception. To name just one anecdotal experience, just the map in [[Telangana]] took 10 seconds to load while I was on a freeway near a city of 600,000; if one image took so long to load in a reasonably developed area, then how long do you think it'll take in a place with poor reception? Again, make your argument on [[Wikivoyage talk:Image policy]]. :::* For point 4, you've been told about this umpteen times before and I'm not going to repeat all of it again. :::However, I will not tolerate my actions being called "akin to the Russian political regime" and other personal attacks. Your personal attacks in that message alone are well documented. I now '''support''' a full, indef ban. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:36, 16 July 2022 (UTC) === Ban nomination === To be clear, [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] and I are now nominating [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] to be indefinitely banned, on the basis that the behavior and attitude shown by this user makes it clear that anything else will be a waste of time. And I would refer all of you not only to the early part of this thread above, but also to [[User talk:Veillg1]] and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Veillg1 their user contributions], as well as the fairly similar userban threads for [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who like this user produced a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like and wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with (but in their cases, also routinely edit warred and argued in a bunch of other threads). You can read all the drawn-out back-and-forth that ultimately led to those accounts being banned in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. If any of you feels that this case is somehow different in kind from the case(s) I refer to above, such that we should spend time on gradually increasing blocks, please explain why. Thanks, everyone. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :Links for reference (as the discussions seem messy and it took some time for me to get my head around as to what was happening then): :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:W. Frank]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:Alice]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:W. Frank Part 2]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:118.93nzp]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:118.93nzp and associated IP addresses]] :--<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:44, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Your overreaction reconfirms the correctness of my last post on the talk page. From shape details on Wikivoyage, you make a mountain out of it. The examples you bring to draw your conclusions are weak; please read my answers to each point carefully. ::My contributions to Wikivoyage and Wikipedia have always been made with rigor and in compliance with generally recognized editorial rules. I learned a lot about the framework of the various Wiki projects; and I still have a lot to learn. Thank you to the researchers who assisted me in this major editorial process. Thank you also to Internet users (including yourselves in many cases) who have reviewed writings designed from my keyboard. It's safe to say that the vast majority (maybe 90%) of their reviews do the job just fine. Together, we have greatly enriched the Wikivoyage encyclopedia; but, there are still many articles to be published. ::Nevertheless, I'm fed up with this unjustified harassment regarding small details of form: postal code, images in an article, homonyms, info on residents versus visitors... And I'm fed up with this abuse of power made by anonymous Internet users and appointed administrators for life, who threaten by blocking initiatives at the slightest deviation from style of edition. ::I would love to team up editorially just as I have had the privilege of leading large teams of editorial projects. Having published over 25,000 articles (and several books) of my own in various media, the best interest of the reader has always been my first editorial guideline; this is what I applied with heart on Wikivoyage and Wikipedia. The same enthousiasm animated me as a journalist. ::In my humble opinion, the collective effort must be devoted to adding quality content to Wikivoyage. In Canada (particularly in Quebec), there is a vaccum of information on Wikivoyage; many localities and regions have no articles or published articles need to be updated. I devoted myself wholeheartedly to this great mission. I am very proud of my editorial accomplishment on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage. Hoping that the mission of Wikivoyage continues in the concept of universal encyclopedia. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:13, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::Oh, so now you think that Wikivoyage is an encyclopedia. Wow, should've known that before... <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:30, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't see a point in wasting my time engaging with you, at this point, but just very briefly, for the record - though I don't think this even bears stating - all of us have been highly appreciative of the relevant information you have added to this '''travel guide''', and protesting that you do good work does not advance any argument, because we all know you do good work, and that's why you have yet to be blocked even for a minute to date. I see no reason to restate the points made in this thread and over and over again on your user talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:36, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::::So note, everyone, there is a '''Point 5''' that we forgot to include: persistently including overly verbose, minutely detailed encyclopedic content. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:15, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::That's probably the most important point. —<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:19, 17 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} This is escalating quickly. As a neutral party, with no personal involvement in the dispute and no prior dealings with {{u|Veillg1}} that I can remember, it seems to me there's one single problem manifesting itself in several ways. The user disagrees with a number of our policies, and despite repeated explanations and reminders from the three other users involved in the above conversation ({{u|Ground Zero}}, {{u|Ikan Kekek}} and {{u|SHB2000}}), has continually edited in a way that ignores the policies they don't agree with. No matter the intentions, that is disruptive. Has the user been made aware that they can propose changes to policy and how this is done? {{ping|Veillg1}} do you realise that almost none of our policies is set in stone, and that they can be, and are, changed? The right way to do this is to start a discussion on the relevant policy talk page, to make your best arguments, and to allow and engage with a community discussion. If the proposal convinces enough other participants, a consensus will be reached in favour, and the policy will be changed. Have you tried this? What was the outcome? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :I agree with much of what is written above, so I won't repeat it. :I agree in particular that this is escalating quickly, which I don't think anyone wants. I think we can get a much better resolution to this if Veillg1 were to agree to accept the policies listed above, and edit accordingly, until the community agrees to change them. As someone who has led large editorial projects, I am sure that you understand the need to have policies so that contributors can work together, instead of creating discord. :{{Ping|Veillg1}}, could this be a good way out of this problem? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:02, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::If {{u|Veillg1}} chooses to accept the policies above and apologize for claiming that my proposal is <font color="green" face="Georgia">akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</font>, then that would be much better way out of this problem than the way we're currently going at. However, until then, I'm still in favour of indef banning them as their behaviour resemble like the list of sockpuppets that were mentioned by Ikan Kekek earlier in this thread. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:19, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::Agreed, but if we can't get a decent-sized consensus behind that, at the next violation of any policies or guidelines by them, we need to impose a 3-day block right away, then ditto with the subsequent 2-week block, etc. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:40, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'm still in favour of an indef block as Veillg1 claimed my actions were <span class="example" style="font-family: Georgia, 'DejaVu Serif', serif; color: #006400;">akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</span> and never apologized for that, but agree that if they do violate one of the five points listed above, we need to impose a 3-day block, though our policy allows us to indefinitely block Veillg1 as they're blocked on the French Wikipedia for the exact same reason why we're even discussing this. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:46, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::I wouldn't say it allows an indefblock or userban currently without consensus. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:00, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::I do believe that was the reason why {{u|Andre Carrotflower}} was [[Special:Log/3548255|able to indef block]] {{user|Tony1}} (as they were indef blocked on the French Wikipedia). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:10, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I don't know if we really want to revisit that, but in any case, Tony did not add lots of useful information. Frank is a closer analogy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:02, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::True. I wasn't around during the times when W.Frank and their sockpuppets were banned (but I was when Tony1 asked to be unblocked late last year), but my main point is the one-strike rule can be applied to Veillg1 if needed – but as I said on their talk page, it is "something I really do not want to do or even think about". --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:01, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::In a previous post, Ground Zero mentions that no one wants escalation; and me neither. In summary, he suggests a possible solution through community discussions on amending editorial policies. For my part, this track seems to me suitable and diplomatic. However, I'm not sure I quite understand how to start such a discussion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:55, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::You could be offered to promise the following: '''(1)''' That you will take some time to think about everything, and say yourself how long that is (# of weeks, months); '''(2)''' That during this period you will not repeat the kinds of edits that were identified as inconsistent with policies as they're currently written; '''(3)''' That when you feel like you've had enough time to think about everything you will either '''(3.1)''' continue contributing but will simply cease making the specific edits which fall into the identified policy-breaking pattern, or '''(3.2)''' (if at that point you still think the same way you think now about the policies): that you will post proposals for how to change policies with respect to your misgivings that you expressed above, and that are reflected in your edits, on the relevant talk pages (in the form of "change x to y", with a short and clear rationale), ''and that you won't make any edits to articles until those discussions are "formally" resolved'' (which shouldn't take too long, objectively), and that if your proposals aren't met with consensus, that you will simply do what's described in 3.1. That's just my suggesstion, hope you and others find it appealing. [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 19:17, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::{{re|Veillg1}} It's good to hear you're in favour of community discussions. I had kind of thought {{u|Ground Zero}} and I had already explained how to start a discussion above (me) and on your talk page (GZ), but perhaps we weren't explicit enough. You would do it one at a time, for each policy you'd like to change. For example, if you think Canadian postcodes should be allowed, then make that proposal at [[Wikivoyage talk: Postal codes]]: start a new section of that page and make your argument as to why it's important for postcodes to be included in Canadian listings. Wait for other community members' opinions and the discussion proceeds from there. If your arguments are persuasive, there may be a consensus in favour of your proposal, in which case the proposal will pass, and we'll change the policy to allow the inclusion of postcodes on Canada articles. If there is no consensus, or if the consensus rests against your proposal, we won't change the policy. Either way, we expect that all contributors to Wikivoyage will respect and follow the policy as it is written. This means that if your proposal is unsuccessful, you must accept that (even if you still don't like it), and make sure your edits obey and uphold the policy. Is that clearer?--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:00, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::Other policy talk pages where you might want to post an argument: [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Goals and non-goals]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Image policy]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Tone]]. In each case, make sure you read the policy page first and ask any questions you have if there's anything you don't understand, and you also might want to review previous discussion on those talk pages (including in archives) to see what the previous arguments have been and whether you can address them in your argument. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:10, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::I haven't been following this too closely in the past, but looking at this in more detail now, I'd '''support''' the precedent we ultimately took with Frank: an indefinite ban. It seems clear that multiple attempts have been made to explain to this user how Wikivoyage works, yet Veillg1 appears determined to turn to accusations at any disagreement. The incredibly detailed reply comments indicate that this site is being used by Veillg1 as a battleground, not a travel guide. If the user can commit to abstaining from these actions in future and following the guidelines set in the above discussion, I'd be OK with allowing the continuation of the account, but I haven't really seen that yet, and right now I'm still in support of an indefinite ban, pending the conclusion of this discussion. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:18, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::and [[Wikivoyage talk:Listings]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 19 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Yes. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:19, 19 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Like TT, I haven't been previously involved or observing Veillg1's edits, and my impression is similar to SC's. The first times Veillg1 was reminded of any policy, it was quite understandable that they had missed it. It is reasonable to question the policy after having been made aware of it. It is also reasonable to forget about it once in a while. However, when reminded again, Veillg1 doesn't apologise, but belittles the point raised (see the comment to SMB) and repeats their arguments, even when having been told several times that this is the policy until it is changed. They are not interested in changing the policy – they never asked about how to do that on their user page. They just went on ignoring policy. Finally they ask how to change it, perhaps as a last way out. I very much doubt they will respect any consensus from such discussions. I hope they will, but they need to make a very good – and compact – argument for me bothering to rethink what has been discussed before several times, seriously considered and worded with care. I think what is needed now is for Veillg1 to show a different attitude. Then I might listen to their proposals. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 20 July 2022 (UTC) {{ping|Veillg1}} I appreciate that you've avoided controversial edits in the past week or so and hope that means you've been taking some time to reflect. That's good; take the time you need. It's probably useful for others to take some time as well. That said, a number of us have made comments and have asked questions of you here, and at some point we'd appreciate your answer. It doesn't have to be immediate, but this conversation remains open and unresolved.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:02, 28 July 2022 (UTC) 779wlhh85vqt5mslktm0l6zlwic3h4o 4491865 4491859 2022-07-28T15:08:53Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Ban nomination */Clarify. wikitext text/x-wiki {{Auto archiving |archive = Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive |algo = old(14d) |counter = 4 |archiveheader = {{talk archive}} |minthreadsleft = 0 |minthreadstoarchive = 1 }} __NEWSECTIONLINK__ User bans are put into practical effect by using a Mediawiki software feature to '''block''' edits to any page (except pages in that banned user's [[mw:Manual:$wgBlockAllowsUTEdit|user talk]] namespace) by the banned user. Add nominations for user blocks to the list below, but please do so only after reviewing [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits]]. After a nomination has been made, the nominator is responsible for ensuring that appropriate notice is given on the allegedly delinquent user's talk page of the nomination made here. In general the preferred way of handling problem users is through the use of [[MeatBall:SoftSecurity|soft security]]. In the case of automated spam attacks the [[Wikivoyage:Spam filter]] can also be a valuable tool for stopping unwanted edits. For a history of older nominations see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. == Speedily delete any articles that [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] consciously violated policy? == It really saddens me that I have to propose this, but in simple words, this is a proposal to speedily delete any articles out of style that Veillg1 consciously violated as suggested by {{u|Ikan Kekek}} in [[Special:Diff/4483541]]. For the record, I know we all make style errors, but unfortunately, this issue has been going on for a long time. Specifically, [[Special:Diff/4483739|these]] policies that Veillg1 doesn't seem to care about and likes to pretend don't exist, perfectly summarized by {{u|Ground Zero}} which I'll paste below. {{blockquote| # [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions#Disambiguation|using unnecessary disambiguation in article titles]] # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # [[wv:relevant|including information that is relevant to residents, but not usually to visitors]] }} Whilst we usually favour using soft security, it is evident that it has failed to work against Veillg1; they've had 8 months is enough to reform their behaviour but sadly, they decided to do their own thing. Technically, per policy, this user can be banned without nomination due to their block on Wikipédie en fraçais, but I'd prefer to not apply that policy in this case since Veillg1 does add a lot of useful travel information. <small>If this doesn't make sense, I'll clarify this when I get home. I'm typing this on mobile while on the train home so I do apologize in advance if this doesn't make sense</small> --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:31, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :I suggest amending the proposal to: *Speedy deletion of articles that violate [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], and * Reversion of edits that violate # 2, 3, and 4 above. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:43, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::I'd be fine with that proposal. However, a lot of the time, Veill1g adds postal codes when they create the article so it technically can't be reverted which is why I thought of speedy deleting articles that included postal codes. We could also speedily delete the article if it contains postal codes if they included them while creating the article and reverting them if they add it afterwards. The same goes with points 3 and 4. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I see your point. How about a "revert or delete, as appropriate" approach. We hope, of course, that it doesn't come to this. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:32, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::That works. {{s}} your proposal. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *'''Support'''. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) *:The expression "consciously violated policy" is false. Your obstructionist requires a strong reaction. Let's analyze each of the points: *:1. On Wikivoyage, there has been no article of my creation with unnecessary disambiguation. Homonymous articles to which a disambiguation was added to the title were useful (eg Rivière-Saint-Jean (Minganie)); there is Rivière-Saint-Jean (unorganized territory of Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region)). According to the evolution of the editorial content, we can reasonably believe that this toponym will eventually have an article on Wikivoyage. Thus, the said title is harmonized with Wikidata, Wikivoyage, etc... including the French version of Wikivoyage. The claim "using unnecessary disambiguation in article titles" is totally false. When I use disambiguation, it's because it's useful to readers and harmonizing with other projects in this Wiki group. Your approach (without disambiguation until the creation of a homonymous article) sows confusion. And even if you see things differently, it doesn't require blocking or "speedily deleting" content. *:2. Postal address. In Canada, the Postal Code is very useful. Examples: A resident of Montreal has requested that his subscription to the Montreal newspaper be issued for the cottage rented in Portneuf (QC) for one month. A camping tourist in Rivière-du-Loup (QC) bought online on Amazon with a request for delivery to the campsite. In these examples, the postal code was essential. It is false to assert that the postal code is no longer in use (or of little use). In addition, the postal code makes it possible to delimit the zones of villages, for example, on the Lower North Shore. Nevertheless, there are few postal codes indicated in the content of my editorial articles on Wikivoyage. The ZIP code argument is not even worth discussing; even less, a "speedily delete" process in the administrators page. *:3. Minimal use of images. This argument is entirely wrong. In general, articles on Wikivoyage lack images; generally, article topics don't have images on Wikicommons (or not enough to have a variety). Nevertheless, the number of images is gradually increasing on Wikicommons. Also, in articles I created on Wikivoyage, there are usually few images; I wish there were more. Readers appreciate the images in article. There is a saying: "A picture is worth a thousand words". I would very much like each geographic article to have an image (of the panoramic type) as an article introduction banner. *:4. The statement "including information that is relevant to residents, but not usually to visitors" is false. What is the demarcation between subjects for residents and visitors? Visitors can get involved in community social activities: community hall, local festival, grocery store, general store, municipal library, local sports tournaments, etc. How do you classify vacationers who rent a cottage for the summer? The content of the articles (or part of an article) from my pen is entirely according to the mission of Wikivoyage, oriented towards tourism. *:In short, by rereading your past comments and those on this page, I believe that you are looking for relevance as an auditor. Your argument is weak. You make a mountain out of details. Put your energies on the right things to move the encyclopedia forward. And your blocking measure is akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views. You're wasting a lot of my time. Your time and mine could be better spent designing (or revising) content. *:I demand that you stop this unnecessary harassment. Please help contributors to advance the encyclopedia rather than harming them. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:06, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::You demand? And it's very interesting you use the word "encyclopedia" after all this time. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:28, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I think you've made the strongest argument for a user ban, by making global arguments against Wikivoyage policies and guidelines in this thread, having never tried to gain a consensus for your views in the appropriate places and continued to do what you want, contrary to those policies and guidelines. Shall we ban you now? It seems like anything else is a waste of time. I move to ban you now. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:31, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::(edit conflict) {{re|Veillg1}} First of all, please watch your tone. Claiming that this ban nomination is <font color="green" face="Georgia">blocking measure is akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</font> is a serious statement. I understand that this might seem like I'm "wasting a lot" of time, but you've been told countless times about these issues. Also, this isn't an encyclopedia, it was never one, and it will never be one. Now, let's discuss the points you've raised: :::* For point 1, then please explain why we have had to move [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]], [[Saint-Augustin]], [[Bonne-Espérance]], [[Saint-Jean-Baptiste]], [[Saint-Ours]], [[Sainte-Julie]], [[Saint-Siméon]] just to name a few. There are countless other articles that we've had to fix but feel free to through the [[Special:log/move|move log]] just to see how many pages of yours we've moved. :::* For point 2, per [[Wikivoyage:Postal codes]], Canada is not listed as an exception, unlike the UK or Argentina. If you'd like to make an exception, make your argument on [[Wikivoyage talk:Postal codes]]. :::* For point 3, again, travellers may be reading Wikivoyage articles in areas with poor reception. To name just one anecdotal experience, just the map in [[Telangana]] took 10 seconds to load while I was on a freeway near a city of 600,000; if one image took so long to load in a reasonably developed area, then how long do you think it'll take in a place with poor reception? Again, make your argument on [[Wikivoyage talk:Image policy]]. :::* For point 4, you've been told about this umpteen times before and I'm not going to repeat all of it again. :::However, I will not tolerate my actions being called "akin to the Russian political regime" and other personal attacks. Your personal attacks in that message alone are well documented. I now '''support''' a full, indef ban. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:36, 16 July 2022 (UTC) === Ban nomination === To be clear, [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] and I are now nominating [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] to be indefinitely banned, on the basis that the behavior and attitude shown by this user makes it clear that anything else will be a waste of time. And I would refer all of you not only to the early part of this thread above, but also to [[User talk:Veillg1]] and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Veillg1 their user contributions], as well as the fairly similar userban threads for [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who like this user produced a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like and wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with (but in their cases, also routinely edit warred and argued in a bunch of other threads). You can read all the drawn-out back-and-forth that ultimately led to those accounts being banned in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. If any of you feels that this case is somehow different in kind from the case(s) I refer to above, such that we should spend time on gradually increasing blocks, please explain why. Thanks, everyone. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :Links for reference (as the discussions seem messy and it took some time for me to get my head around as to what was happening then): :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:W. Frank]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:Alice]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:W. Frank Part 2]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:118.93nzp]] :* [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive#User:118.93nzp and associated IP addresses]] :--<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 00:44, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Your overreaction reconfirms the correctness of my last post on the talk page. From shape details on Wikivoyage, you make a mountain out of it. The examples you bring to draw your conclusions are weak; please read my answers to each point carefully. ::My contributions to Wikivoyage and Wikipedia have always been made with rigor and in compliance with generally recognized editorial rules. I learned a lot about the framework of the various Wiki projects; and I still have a lot to learn. Thank you to the researchers who assisted me in this major editorial process. Thank you also to Internet users (including yourselves in many cases) who have reviewed writings designed from my keyboard. It's safe to say that the vast majority (maybe 90%) of their reviews do the job just fine. Together, we have greatly enriched the Wikivoyage encyclopedia; but, there are still many articles to be published. ::Nevertheless, I'm fed up with this unjustified harassment regarding small details of form: postal code, images in an article, homonyms, info on residents versus visitors... And I'm fed up with this abuse of power made by anonymous Internet users and appointed administrators for life, who threaten by blocking initiatives at the slightest deviation from style of edition. ::I would love to team up editorially just as I have had the privilege of leading large teams of editorial projects. Having published over 25,000 articles (and several books) of my own in various media, the best interest of the reader has always been my first editorial guideline; this is what I applied with heart on Wikivoyage and Wikipedia. The same enthousiasm animated me as a journalist. ::In my humble opinion, the collective effort must be devoted to adding quality content to Wikivoyage. In Canada (particularly in Quebec), there is a vaccum of information on Wikivoyage; many localities and regions have no articles or published articles need to be updated. I devoted myself wholeheartedly to this great mission. I am very proud of my editorial accomplishment on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage. Hoping that the mission of Wikivoyage continues in the concept of universal encyclopedia. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:13, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::Oh, so now you think that Wikivoyage is an encyclopedia. Wow, should've known that before... <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:30, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::[[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't see a point in wasting my time engaging with you, at this point, but just very briefly, for the record - though I don't think this even bears stating - all of us have been highly appreciative of the relevant information you have added to this '''travel guide''', and protesting that you do good work does not advance any argument, because we all know you do good work, and that's why you have yet to be blocked even for a minute to date. I see no reason to restate the points made in this thread and over and over again on your user talk page. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:36, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::::So note, everyone, there is a '''Point 5''' that we forgot to include: persistently including overly verbose, minutely detailed encyclopedic content. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:15, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::That's probably the most important point. —<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:19, 17 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} This is escalating quickly. As a neutral party, with no personal involvement in the dispute and no prior dealings with {{u|Veillg1}} that I can remember, it seems to me there's one single problem manifesting itself in several ways. The user disagrees with a number of our policies, and despite repeated explanations and reminders from the three other users involved in the above conversation ({{u|Ground Zero}}, {{u|Ikan Kekek}} and {{u|SHB2000}}), has continually edited in a way that ignores the policies they don't agree with. No matter the intentions, that is disruptive. Has the user been made aware that they can propose changes to policy and how this is done? {{ping|Veillg1}} do you realise that almost none of our policies is set in stone, and that they can be, and are, changed? The right way to do this is to start a discussion on the relevant policy talk page, to make your best arguments, and to allow and engage with a community discussion. If the proposal convinces enough other participants, a consensus will be reached in favour, and the policy will be changed. Have you tried this? What was the outcome? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:07, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :I agree with much of what is written above, so I won't repeat it. :I agree in particular that this is escalating quickly, which I don't think anyone wants. I think we can get a much better resolution to this if Veillg1 were to agree to accept the policies listed above, and edit accordingly, until the community agrees to change them. As someone who has led large editorial projects, I am sure that you understand the need to have policies so that contributors can work together, instead of creating discord. :{{Ping|Veillg1}}, could this be a good way out of this problem? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:02, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::If {{u|Veillg1}} chooses to accept the policies above and apologize for claiming that my proposal is <font color="green" face="Georgia">akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</font>, then that would be much better way out of this problem than the way we're currently going at. However, until then, I'm still in favour of indef banning them as their behaviour resemble like the list of sockpuppets that were mentioned by Ikan Kekek earlier in this thread. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:19, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :::Agreed, but if we can't get a decent-sized consensus behind that, at the next violation of any policies or guidelines by them, we need to impose a 3-day block right away, then ditto with the subsequent 2-week block, etc. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:40, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I'm still in favour of an indef block as Veillg1 claimed my actions were <span class="example" style="font-family: Georgia, 'DejaVu Serif', serif; color: #006400;">akin to the Russian political regime where good contributors to society are coerced and jailed for holding progressive views</span> and never apologized for that, but agree that if they do violate one of the five points listed above, we need to impose a 3-day block, though our policy allows us to indefinitely block Veillg1 as they're blocked on the French Wikipedia for the exact same reason why we're even discussing this. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:46, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::I wouldn't say it allows an indefblock or userban currently without consensus. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:00, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::I do believe that was the reason why {{u|Andre Carrotflower}} was [[Special:Log/3548255|able to indef block]] {{user|Tony1}} (as they were indef blocked on the French Wikipedia). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:10, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::I don't know if we really want to revisit that, but in any case, Tony did not add lots of useful information. Frank is a closer analogy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:02, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::True. I wasn't around during the times when W.Frank and their sockpuppets were banned (but I was when Tony1 asked to be unblocked late last year), but my main point is the one-strike rule can be applied to Veillg1 if needed – but as I said on their talk page, it is "something I really do not want to do or even think about". --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:01, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::In a previous post, Ground Zero mentions that no one wants escalation; and me neither. In summary, he suggests a possible solution through community discussions on amending editorial policies. For my part, this track seems to me suitable and diplomatic. However, I'm not sure I quite understand how to start such a discussion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:55, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::You could be offered to promise the following: '''(1)''' That you will take some time to think about everything, and say yourself how long that is (# of weeks, months); '''(2)''' That during this period you will not repeat the kinds of edits that were identified as inconsistent with policies as they're currently written; '''(3)''' That when you feel like you've had enough time to think about everything you will either '''(3.1)''' continue contributing but will simply cease making the specific edits which fall into the identified policy-breaking pattern, or '''(3.2)''' (if at that point you still think the same way you think now about the policies): that you will post proposals for how to change policies with respect to your misgivings that you expressed above, and that are reflected in your edits, on the relevant talk pages (in the form of "change x to y", with a short and clear rationale), ''and that you won't make any edits to articles until those discussions are "formally" resolved'' (which shouldn't take too long, objectively), and that if your proposals aren't met with consensus, that you will simply do what's described in 3.1. That's just my suggesstion, hope you and others find it appealing. [[User:Twsabin|Twsabin]] ([[User talk:Twsabin|talk]]) 19:17, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::{{re|Veillg1}} It's good to hear you're in favour of community discussions. I had kind of thought {{u|Ground Zero}} and I had already explained how to start a discussion above (me) and on your talk page (GZ), but perhaps we weren't explicit enough. You would do it one at a time, for each policy you'd like to change. For example, if you think Canadian postcodes should be allowed, then make that proposal at [[Wikivoyage talk: Postal codes]]: start a new section of that page and make your argument as to why it's important for postcodes to be included in Canadian listings. Wait for other community members' opinions and the discussion proceeds from there. If your arguments are persuasive, there may be a consensus in favour of your proposal, in which case the proposal will pass, and we'll change the policy to allow the inclusion of postcodes on Canada articles. If there is no consensus, or if the consensus rests against your proposal, we won't change the policy. Either way, we expect that all contributors to Wikivoyage will respect and follow the policy as it is written. This means that if your proposal is unsuccessful, you must accept that (even if you still don't like it), and make sure your edits obey and uphold the policy. Is that clearer?--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:00, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::Other policy talk pages where you might want to post an argument: [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Goals and non-goals]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Image policy]], [[Wikivoyage talk:Tone]]. In each case, make sure you read the policy page first and ask any questions you have if there's anything you don't understand, and you also might want to review previous discussion on those talk pages (including in archives) to see what the previous arguments have been and whether you can address them in your argument. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:10, 18 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::I haven't been following this too closely in the past, but looking at this in more detail now, I'd '''support''' the precedent we ultimately took with Frank: an indefinite ban. It seems clear that multiple attempts have been made to explain to this user how Wikivoyage works, yet Veillg1 appears determined to turn to accusations at any disagreement. The incredibly detailed reply comments indicate that this site is being used by Veillg1 as a battleground, not a travel guide. If the user can commit to abstaining from these actions in future and following the guidelines set in the above discussion, I'd be OK with allowing the continuation of the account, but I haven't really seen that yet, and right now I'm still in support of an indefinite ban, pending the conclusion of this discussion. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 21:18, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::and [[Wikivoyage talk:Listings]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:16, 19 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Yes. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:19, 19 July 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} Like TT, I haven't been previously involved or observing Veillg1's edits, and my impression is similar to SC's. The first times Veillg1 was reminded of any policy, it was quite understandable that they had missed it. It is reasonable to question the policy after having been made aware of it. It is also reasonable to forget about it once in a while. However, when reminded again, Veillg1 doesn't apologise, but belittles the point raised (see the comment to SMB) and repeats their arguments, even when having been told several times that this is the policy until it is changed. They are not interested in changing the policy – they never asked about how to do that on their user page. They just went on ignoring policy. Finally they ask how to change it, perhaps as a last way out. I very much doubt they will respect any consensus from such discussions. I hope they will, but they need to make a very good – and compact – argument for me bothering to rethink what has been discussed before several times, seriously considered and worded with care. I think what is needed now is for Veillg1 to show a different attitude. Then I might listen to their proposals. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:37, 20 July 2022 (UTC) {{ping|Veillg1}} I appreciate that you've avoided controversial edits in the past week or so and hope that means you've been taking some time to reflect. That's good; take the time you need. It's probably useful for others to take some time as well. That said, a number of us have made comments and have asked questions of you here, and at some point we'd appreciate your answer. It doesn't have to be immediate, but this conversation will remain open and unresolved without further participation from you eventually.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:02, 28 July 2022 (UTC) smt234lagbehjnxuva6fezct5sd1o83 1 111682 4491792 4468641 2022-07-28T12:55:50Z Ground Zero 1423298 Swept in from pub wikitext text/x-wiki ==Nizamabad or Nijamabad?== This article appears to describe Nizamabad, Nijamabad is a village, so I am going to move it to Nizamabad. - [[User:Xltel|Tom Holland (Xltel)]] ([[User talk:Xltel|talk]]) 02:20, 29 December 2012 (UTC) == "Tourism" listings == [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Nizamabad&diff=2711526&oldid=2711453 This edit that was reverted because of major structural problems]. The listings were also all copypasta from [http://snmk008.wordpress.com/telangana-region/nizamabad/ this blog], so I do not move them here, but reading that blog entry might inspire someone to write real, non-copyvio listings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:35, 9 January 2015 (UTC) == Copyediting needed == This article needs copyediting, especially to clarify unclear info. Done the best I can. [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 21:36, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == [[Nizamabad]] == {{swept}} This article needs major cleanup, copyedited a bit the best I can. Are there any templates for articles needing cleanup or copyediting? [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 19:08, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :Yes, such as "style," but the problem is that they seldom produce any corrective action, so my advice to you would be, do what cleanup you can and post remarks to that article's talk page with comments about other work that should be done. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:32, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::Hi {{u|Ikan Kekek}}, will do, thanks for the response. [[User:Rubbish computer|''Rubbish computer'']] (''Ping me or leave a message on my'' [[User talk:Rubbish computer|''talk page'']]) 21:35, 16 June 2022 (UTC) 3rsr25wrh1pv1zh5jzo34wwh4bmb4f5 0 113207 4492203 4427229 2022-07-29T08:52:23Z 188.172.109.134 /* Sleep */Ad conten to see in Elbasan a God Place that i fuond on a trip book wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Elbasan Wikivoyage Banner.jpg|caption=}} {{mapframe|41.1|20.083|zoom=10}} {{mapshape|type=geomask|wikidata=Q16350072}} '''[http://elbasani.gov.al/ Elbasan]''' is a city and a municipality in the middle of [[Albania]]. Its central location is the reason it is sometimes referred to as "Kërthiza e Shqipërisë" (The Bellybutton of Albania). ==Understand== [[File:Elbasan - Stadtmauer 3a Tor.jpg|thumb|Elbasan Castle]] Elbasan is a key city for visitors to [[Korca]], [[Pogradec]] and [[North Macedonia]]. All the travellers from [[Tirana]] or other parts of Albania must pass through Elbasan to arrive in North Macedonia through the Qafë-Thana border. ==Get in== About 45 minute ride from [[Tirana]] with the bus through the semi-finished new motorway that is still being built as in 2018. Firstly, you have to go to the Terminal to take the bus that is in front of Faculty of Economics University of Tirana, in the "Qyteti Studenti" area, "Arben Broci" street. The new motorway was opened in 2012 and now you can go from Tirana to Elbasan much faster. Beside the new motorway you can see the beautiful landscapes. Elbasan is 54.7 km away from Tirana International Aeroport. You can take a taxi from there. ==Get around== ===On foot=== All the main important places to visit in Elbasan are located near to the city center, you can only take a walk and visit. ===By taxi=== Taxis are located close to the main square at the center of the city. ===By bus=== * {{go | name=St. Bashkia stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.11103 | long=20.08225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=To get to the '''thermal baths''' (Llixhat) take the bus from here, east of '''Elbasan Central Palace'''. The ticket is 50 lek for the 12 km. }} ==See== [[File:Elbasan - Naziresha Mosque (by Pudelek).JPG|thumb|Naziresha Mosque]] * {{see | name=Elbasan Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Elbasan City Center | lat=41.11136 | long=20.08122 | directions=Right at the city centre. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=Only two ancient walls remain but the area inside is full of old houses and famous personalities houses, cobblestone streets, and an excellent restaurant. One castle wall is centred around the impressive sahati (clock tower). In the center of the castle are two water sources.<br />The two-thousand-year-old Castle of Elbasan, a Roman construction built as early as the 3rd century B.C. Foreigners in the 800s noted that cities like Elbasan no longer existed in Europe. Skampis, as this fortress-town was once called, was founded in 1466 by two strikingly different leaders: the Roman emperor Justinian and Sultan Mehmet the Second. }} * The '''Mosque''' is in the heart of the Castle and the other Mosque is in the city center. * '''Elbasan Ethnographic Museum''' – Located in the centre of the city, not far from the Castle of Elbasan, this museum is housed in a traditional two-story 18th century house that tells of the culture, folklore and lifestyle in this medieval city. * '''Scampa''' – Theatre is the culture cult of Elbasan, in the entrance of it is a library. * '''Shefqet Vërlaçi's house''' – He was a deputy and a member of the headship of Elbasan who supported the Albanian Independence in 1912. * The first professional Albanian education school ever opened in Albania in 1909, '''Normalja Elbasanit'''. The intellectuals that came out of that school were lay out all around the Albanian areas spreading knowledge and giving Albanian language lessons. Now its the Pedagogical school. * '''Kostandin Kristoforidhi house''' (started as a museum in 1978) – The house where the scholar Konstandin Kristoforidhi was born. Kristoforidhi is well-known in Albania for having set the basis of unification of the two Albanian dialects into a national language. The house doesn't work yet as a museum and isn't visitable on the inside although discussions are being made to turn it into a museum. [[File:Panoramic view of Elbasan Arena.jpg|thumb|right|Elbasan Arena Stadium]] * '''Elbasan Arena''' – It has a modern architecture. There are over 400 parking spaces, 2 restaurants, 1 conference room and a restaurant for V.I.P. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 seats. You must have an ID card to enter the stadium. ==Do== * Take a stroll down the wide '''brick boulevard''' leading from the center of town past one of the castle walls and the clock tower. Most evenings right after dusk the boulevard is full of many Elbasan residents out for a nightly walk. * Visit the '''Plane Tree''' and the ruins of the '''Basilica''' * Visit the caves and '''waterfalls of Gramsh''' * Stop at one of the picturesque villages of '''Gjinar''' and '''Stebleve'''. * Visit '''Krasta mountain''' that is known for its fresh air, the plants and the nature. * {{do|name=Hike along Via Egnatia|content=Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.|lat=41.17023|long=20.26261}} * Visit the numerous '''Belsh Lakes''' near Belsh and take part in the annual Summer Day celebration in mid-March near the Dumreja Forest (to the North-East from the town). ===Llixhat=== [[file:Llixhat Elbasan.jpg|thumb|Llixhat near Elbasan]] {{marker|type=do|name=Llixhat|lat=41.034|long=20.07285}} (or ''Llixha'') means thermal baths and they are located 12 km south of Elbasan. You can take a dip in the curative thermal waters or stay in one of the hotels and have a whole week of treatments. * {{go | name=Llixhat bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.0341 | long=20.07294 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=The bus from Elbasan ''St. Bashkia'' stop ends here. }} * {{go | name=Pristina bus stop | alt=Memi Reisen | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.0340753 | long=20.0726855 | directions= | phone= +355 38 44 45 49 - 242 252, +355 692 111 222, +355 684 222 333 | tollfree= | hours=From Pristina: 04:00 and 14:00 | price=€10 (one way) | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=Many of the guests here come from Kosovo directly into Llixhat, since the place if very popular with Kosovo Albanians. The bus also goes through Prizren. }} There is a set of pools in the center of town. The rest are hotels from luxurious to basic. Even in the most luxurious hotel, the costs are €20 per night, including daily baths. If you come just for a visit, try Boci/Puka hotel, which might let you in for free for one cure. There are shops, restaurants, post office and a market in town, so you don't have to bring much. Note, there is another spa town a few km further south, called {{marker|type=do|name=Tregan|lat=41.02235|long=20.08572}}, which has at least 3 central hot springs and around 4-5 big hotels. ==Buy== *Traditional costumes *Postcards of the city *Souvenirs with Elbasan castle carved in stones. You can find them in a shop close to the city center and near to Scampa theatre. ==Eat== * '''Bugaçe''' – A traditional Elbasan breakfast roll found nowhere else in Albania. Smothered in butter and with a dash of salt, this roll is delicious but not for those watching their cholesterol. * '''Buke me qofte''' – A traditional food made in various kiosks in the city. * '''Bollokume''' – Another Elbasan speciality rarely found elsewhere in Albania. It is essentially a large sugar biscuit. While sold in stores all over the city, the best are always the freshly baked warm cookies. * Try the traditional '''Tavë Elbasani''', '''Fërgesë Elbasani''', '''tavë kosi''' and other yummy specialities. * '''Kompeka''' is a traditional desert in Elbasan. You can try this delicious food in the first floor of Hotel Skampa, where is a restaurant. * '''Revani''' is also a traditional delicious desert. ==Drink== * {{eat|name=Cokollatë e zezë|alt=black chocolate|content=It's like hot chocolate, but almost as thick as pudding and eaten with a spoon.}} * {{eat|name=Ashure|content=A sweet pudding-like drink made with corn and nuts.}} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Elbasan Backpackers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.124446 | long=20.098851 | directions= | phone=+355 69 621 3789 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed 850 lek | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content=This small, family-run hostel actually feels more like a home-stay. As March 2021 there are 2 buildings for guests: A dorm building with 8 beds and a small shed functioning as private room. Wifi available. Communal kitchen (outdoors), shower/WC (outdoors). The family lives on the premises and breakfast is served at the family's terrace. The host (mother) doesn't speak much English but there's always someone around to translate (the son, Eduart, is fluent in English and French). }} * '''Hotel Vila Imperial''' – 450 m from the centre. Hotel Vila Imperial features a bar, terrace and free WiFi. 069 432 7991 * '''Hotel Guri''' – 500 m from the centre. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi. * '''Antique House Elbasan''' – 650 m from the centre. Antique House Elbasan has a balcony, free WiFi, a garden, as well as a terrace. Hotel Le Olive over the Hill with panoramic rooftop and large rooms with balcony you can are the city Skyline sunrise and sunsets and relax in mille of nature. Only 600 meters from the center. Free minibar, parking,breakfast, wifi, garden and a linea cortesia in toilets. 00355696416520 rooms price from 25-45€ ==Connect== Wireless Internet is widely available in cafés and restaurants throughout the city, although it's a good idea to ask if one is available before you sit down. Free public WiFi is also available around the city through Albtelecom. Several private phone calling shops with long-distance calling are available. Mobile telephony providers provide 3G and 4G internet telephony. == Go next == * Sopot (Albanian: ''Sopoti'') – A small region in north-east Albania. It is also a village (Prrenjas municipality) and mountain with the same name. * [[Pogradec]] – Overshadowed by its glitzy neighbors on the Macedonian side of the lake, the town of Pogradec has been experiencing a revival. * [[Berat]] – One of the oldest towns in Albania, known as the "city of 1001 windows", with a well preserved castle and nearby the world famous Osum Canyon. * [[Durrës]] – One of the oldest cities in Albania. It has the largest amphitheater in the Balkans and a lot of newly explored beaches. * [[Korçë]] – Albania's cultural capital, full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. You can hike to the top of the beautiful mountain Moravia and view the city and its surrounding landscape. * [[Përmet]] – “The City of Roses” in the Vjosa River Valley, approximately 30 km from the Greek border. The city is known for its clean environment and tradition of wine and raki making. And it is famous for its nearby thermal springs, located in a beautiful river valley with an ancient Ottoman bridge. * '''[[Pristina]]''' (Kosovo) – Direct buses leave from the spa center ''LLixhat'' to Pristina. * '''[[Struga]]''' (North Macedonia) – On the northern shore of the lake, Struga is a smaller, quieter, cheaper, but less fun alternative to Ohrid. {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Southeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.1125|20.082222222222}} 4zj6jxysh68bv7n6ouvmxwa3tbldoa8 4492222 4492203 2022-07-29T10:03:38Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Insufficiently comprehensible, in my opinion. Restore and try to edit it to make sense of it if you disagree. Undo revision 4492203 by [[Special:Contributions/188.172.109.134|188.172.109.134]] ([[User talk:188.172.109.134|talk]]) wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Elbasan Wikivoyage Banner.jpg|caption=}} {{mapframe|41.1|20.083|zoom=10}} {{mapshape|type=geomask|wikidata=Q16350072}} '''[http://elbasani.gov.al/ Elbasan]''' is a city and a municipality in the middle of [[Albania]]. Its central location is the reason it is sometimes referred to as "Kërthiza e Shqipërisë" (The Bellybutton of Albania). ==Understand== [[File:Elbasan - Stadtmauer 3a Tor.jpg|thumb|Elbasan Castle]] Elbasan is a key city for visitors to [[Korca]], [[Pogradec]] and [[North Macedonia]]. All the travellers from [[Tirana]] or other parts of Albania must pass through Elbasan to arrive in North Macedonia through the Qafë-Thana border. ==Get in== About 45 minute ride from [[Tirana]] with the bus through the semi-finished new motorway that is still being built as in 2018. Firstly, you have to go to the Terminal to take the bus that is in front of Faculty of Economics University of Tirana, in the "Qyteti Studenti" area, "Arben Broci" street. The new motorway was opened in 2012 and now you can go from Tirana to Elbasan much faster. Beside the new motorway you can see the beautiful landscapes. Elbasan is 54.7 km away from Tirana International Aeroport. You can take a taxi from there. ==Get around== ===On foot=== All the main important places to visit in Elbasan are located near to the city center, you can only take a walk and visit. ===By taxi=== Taxis are located close to the main square at the center of the city. ===By bus=== * {{go | name=St. Bashkia stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.11103 | long=20.08225 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=To get to the '''thermal baths''' (Llixhat) take the bus from here, east of '''Elbasan Central Palace'''. The ticket is 50 lek for the 12 km. }} ==See== [[File:Elbasan - Naziresha Mosque (by Pudelek).JPG|thumb|Naziresha Mosque]] * {{see | name=Elbasan Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address=Elbasan City Center | lat=41.11136 | long=20.08122 | directions=Right at the city centre. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=Only two ancient walls remain but the area inside is full of old houses and famous personalities houses, cobblestone streets, and an excellent restaurant. One castle wall is centred around the impressive sahati (clock tower). In the center of the castle are two water sources.<br />The two-thousand-year-old Castle of Elbasan, a Roman construction built as early as the 3rd century B.C. Foreigners in the 800s noted that cities like Elbasan no longer existed in Europe. Skampis, as this fortress-town was once called, was founded in 1466 by two strikingly different leaders: the Roman emperor Justinian and Sultan Mehmet the Second. }} * The '''Mosque''' is in the heart of the Castle and the other Mosque is in the city center. * '''Elbasan Ethnographic Museum''' – Located in the centre of the city, not far from the Castle of Elbasan, this museum is housed in a traditional two-story 18th century house that tells of the culture, folklore and lifestyle in this medieval city. * '''Scampa''' – Theatre is the culture cult of Elbasan, in the entrance of it is a library. * '''Shefqet Vërlaçi's house''' – He was a deputy and a member of the headship of Elbasan who supported the Albanian Independence in 1912. * The first professional Albanian education school ever opened in Albania in 1909, '''Normalja Elbasanit'''. The intellectuals that came out of that school were lay out all around the Albanian areas spreading knowledge and giving Albanian language lessons. Now its the Pedagogical school. * '''Kostandin Kristoforidhi house''' (started as a museum in 1978) – The house where the scholar Konstandin Kristoforidhi was born. Kristoforidhi is well-known in Albania for having set the basis of unification of the two Albanian dialects into a national language. The house doesn't work yet as a museum and isn't visitable on the inside although discussions are being made to turn it into a museum. [[File:Panoramic view of Elbasan Arena.jpg|thumb|right|Elbasan Arena Stadium]] * '''Elbasan Arena''' – It has a modern architecture. There are over 400 parking spaces, 2 restaurants, 1 conference room and a restaurant for V.I.P. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 seats. You must have an ID card to enter the stadium. ==Do== * Take a stroll down the wide '''brick boulevard''' leading from the center of town past one of the castle walls and the clock tower. Most evenings right after dusk the boulevard is full of many Elbasan residents out for a nightly walk. * Visit the '''Plane Tree''' and the ruins of the '''Basilica''' * Visit the caves and '''waterfalls of Gramsh''' * Stop at one of the picturesque villages of '''Gjinar''' and '''Stebleve'''. * Visit '''Krasta mountain''' that is known for its fresh air, the plants and the nature. * {{do|name=Hike along Via Egnatia|content=Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.|lat=41.17023|long=20.26261}} * Visit the numerous '''Belsh Lakes''' near Belsh and take part in the annual Summer Day celebration in mid-March near the Dumreja Forest (to the North-East from the town). ===Llixhat=== [[file:Llixhat Elbasan.jpg|thumb|Llixhat near Elbasan]] {{marker|type=do|name=Llixhat|lat=41.034|long=20.07285}} (or ''Llixha'') means thermal baths and they are located 12 km south of Elbasan. You can take a dip in the curative thermal waters or stay in one of the hotels and have a whole week of treatments. * {{go | name=Llixhat bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.0341 | long=20.07294 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=The bus from Elbasan ''St. Bashkia'' stop ends here. }} * {{go | name=Pristina bus stop | alt=Memi Reisen | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.0340753 | long=20.0726855 | directions= | phone= +355 38 44 45 49 - 242 252, +355 692 111 222, +355 684 222 333 | tollfree= | hours=From Pristina: 04:00 and 14:00 | price=€10 (one way) | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-13 | content=Many of the guests here come from Kosovo directly into Llixhat, since the place if very popular with Kosovo Albanians. The bus also goes through Prizren. }} There is a set of pools in the center of town. The rest are hotels from luxurious to basic. Even in the most luxurious hotel, the costs are €20 per night, including daily baths. If you come just for a visit, try Boci/Puka hotel, which might let you in for free for one cure. There are shops, restaurants, post office and a market in town, so you don't have to bring much. Note, there is another spa town a few km further south, called {{marker|type=do|name=Tregan|lat=41.02235|long=20.08572}}, which has at least 3 central hot springs and around 4-5 big hotels. ==Buy== *Traditional costumes *Postcards of the city *Souvenirs with Elbasan castle carved in stones. You can find them in a shop close to the city center and near to Scampa theatre. ==Eat== * '''Bugaçe''' – A traditional Elbasan breakfast roll found nowhere else in Albania. Smothered in butter and with a dash of salt, this roll is delicious but not for those watching their cholesterol. * '''Buke me qofte''' – A traditional food made in various kiosks in the city. * '''Bollokume''' – Another Elbasan speciality rarely found elsewhere in Albania. It is essentially a large sugar biscuit. While sold in stores all over the city, the best are always the freshly baked warm cookies. * Try the traditional '''Tavë Elbasani''', '''Fërgesë Elbasani''', '''tavë kosi''' and other yummy specialities. * '''Kompeka''' is a traditional desert in Elbasan. You can try this delicious food in the first floor of Hotel Skampa, where is a restaurant. * '''Revani''' is also a traditional delicious desert. ==Drink== * {{eat|name=Cokollatë e zezë|alt=black chocolate|content=It's like hot chocolate, but almost as thick as pudding and eaten with a spoon.}} * {{eat|name=Ashure|content=A sweet pudding-like drink made with corn and nuts.}} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Elbasan Backpackers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.124446 | long=20.098851 | directions= | phone=+355 69 621 3789 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed 850 lek | lastedit=2021-03-03 | content=This small, family-run hostel actually feels more like a home-stay. As March 2021 there are 2 buildings for guests: A dorm building with 8 beds and a small shed functioning as private room. Wifi available. Communal kitchen (outdoors), shower/WC (outdoors). The family lives on the premises and breakfast is served at the family's terrace. The host (mother) doesn't speak much English but there's always someone around to translate (the son, Eduart, is fluent in English and French). }} * '''Hotel Vila Imperial''' – 450 m from the centre. Hotel Vila Imperial features a bar, terrace and free WiFi. 069 432 7991 * '''Hotel Guri''' – 500 m from the centre. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi. * '''Antique House Elbasan''' – 650 m from the centre. Antique House Elbasan has a balcony, free WiFi, a garden, as well as a terrace. ==Connect== Wireless Internet is widely available in cafés and restaurants throughout the city, although it's a good idea to ask if one is available before you sit down. Free public WiFi is also available around the city through Albtelecom. Several private phone calling shops with long-distance calling are available. Mobile telephony providers provide 3G and 4G internet telephony. == Go next == * Sopot (Albanian: ''Sopoti'') – A small region in north-east Albania. It is also a village (Prrenjas municipality) and mountain with the same name. * [[Pogradec]] – Overshadowed by its glitzy neighbors on the Macedonian side of the lake, the town of Pogradec has been experiencing a revival. * [[Berat]] – One of the oldest towns in Albania, known as the "city of 1001 windows", with a well preserved castle and nearby the world famous Osum Canyon. * [[Durrës]] – One of the oldest cities in Albania. It has the largest amphitheater in the Balkans and a lot of newly explored beaches. * [[Korçë]] – Albania's cultural capital, full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. You can hike to the top of the beautiful mountain Moravia and view the city and its surrounding landscape. * [[Përmet]] – “The City of Roses” in the Vjosa River Valley, approximately 30 km from the Greek border. The city is known for its clean environment and tradition of wine and raki making. And it is famous for its nearby thermal springs, located in a beautiful river valley with an ancient Ottoman bridge. * '''[[Pristina]]''' (Kosovo) – Direct buses leave from the spa center ''LLixhat'' to Pristina. * '''[[Struga]]''' (North Macedonia) – On the northern shore of the lake, Struga is a smaller, quieter, cheaper, but less fun alternative to Ohrid. {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Southeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.1125|20.082222222222}} eurgzovuy6xwemsnb8p8tuk6d6765wp 0 123550 4492077 4429069 2022-07-29T03:43:42Z Pauldsgg 2264719 add ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|The Lions peaks (British Columbia) banner.jpg|caption=View of the Lions from the Howe Sound Crest Trail}} Stretching along the eastern shore of Howe Sound, '''Lions Bay to Britannia Beach''' is a series of small communities and parks offering some gorgeous views, outdoor recreation and 30 km of some of the most spectacular driving in Canada. For many travellers, the area is quickly passed through on the way to Whistler, but if you have the time, there are some options if you want to stop and explore. == Understand == Beginning north of West Vancouver and extending northwards along the coast to Shannon Falls Provincial Park, the area is dominated by Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. The mountains are steep so there is very little area for settlement, so it makes for dramatic scenery but just a handful of communities and parks — Lions Bay, Porteau Cove, Furry Creek and Britannia Beach. Historically, the area was important for its logging and mineral resources. These industries have declined so the focus has shifted to tourism and accommodating the spillover growth from Vancouver, Whistler and Squamish. == Get in == {{mapframe|49.555|-123.220|zoom=11|height=500}} See [[Vancouver]] for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat. === By car === The only road in and out of the area is the '''Sea-to-Sky Highway''' (Hwy 99), which connects the communities to [[West Vancouver]] and [[Vancouver]] to the south and [[Squamish]] and [[Whistler]] to the north. It is roughly a 30-45 minute drive from Vancouver. == Get around == A car is the main way of getting around. You can cycle, but Highway 99 is hilly and windy, and the traffic moves fast. === By public transit === {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], Lions Bay, [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} ==== By bus ==== Bus route 262 travels between Lions Bay and Caulfeild Village in West Vancouver with a stop along the way at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. The bus generally runs hourly. From Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, passengers can transfer to bus routes 250 or 257 to reach downtown [[Vancouver]]. Other communities in the area north of Lions Bay, such as Porteau Cove and Britannia Beach, are not reachable by public transit. === By ride hailing === * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29|content=Services Lions Bay, but not further north of that.}} == See and do == [[File:BC Museum of Mining.JPG|thumb|Mill #3 at the Britannia Mine Museum]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Britannia Mine Museum | alt=British Columbia Museum of Mining | url=http://www.bcmm.ca | email= | address=Hwy 99, Britannia Beach | lat=49.6233 | long=-123.2044 | directions= | phone=+1 604-896-2233 | tollfree=+1 800-896-4044 | hours=Daily 9AM-5:30PM | price=$20/$29/$32/$35 (child 5-12/youth 13-18/seniors/adult). Family pass $125 | wikipedia=Britannia Mine Museum | image=Britannia Mines Concentrator as seen from Howe Sound.jpg | wikidata=Q14874570 | lastedit=2019-07-12 | content=An interesting look at the history and operations of the Britannia Mine, which operated for 70 years and was one of the largest copper producing mines in the world at its peak. Admission includes a guided tour on a train into one of the old tunnels with demonstrations of some of the machinery that was used in the mine and, BOOM!, a movie and special effects show that brings to life the old mill that separated the copper from the stone. There are also a number of exhibits on the history of the mine and the community around it, a machine shop with relics of the mining years, some videos on geology and mining, and the opportunity to do some goldpanning. There's stuff for the kids to do as well, with a play area outside and a number of exhibits designed to interest children. The guided tours are at specific times and should be booked when purchasing your ticket. }} * {{do | name=Furry Creek Golf & Country Club | url=http://www.golfbc.com/courses/furry_creek | email= | address=150 Country Club Road, Furry Creek | lat=49.58333 | long=-123.21111 | directions= | phone=+1 604 896-2224 | tollfree=+1 888-922-9462 | fax= | hours=Open mid-March to mid-Oct | price=$99 July-Sept with discounted rates at other times of the year and for matinee/twilight tee times (fee includes golf cart) | content=18-hole, par-72 golf course with abundant scenery and wildlife. Made famous by the ''Happy Gilmore'' movie. }} * {{do | name=Murrin Provincial Park | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/murrin | email= | address=Hwy 99 | lat=49.64444 | long=-123.20833 | directions=2 km north of Britannia Beach and 9 km south of Squamish | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open year round | price=Free | wikidata=Q6939596 | wikipedia=Murrin Provincial Park | lastedit=2020-11-11 | content=A small day-use park with a good lake for swimming (it's small enough to get warm in summer), some short hiking trails and a range of rock climbing routes. The Browning Lake Trail circles and the lake and the nearly 2 km Loop Trail climbs through forest and by rock outcrops to the Quercus Viewpoint, which has a very nice view of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains and the Tantalus Range. The Loop Trail has some steep sections with rocks and roots (total elevation gain is about 130 m) so is considered more intermediate in difficulty. On the east side of the road, across from the Murrin Park parking lot and about 100 m north, is the trailhead for the Petgill Lake hike. The hike is about 11.5 km and offers some great views of Squamish and Howe Sound. The elevation gain is about 600 m and there are some steep sections. }} * {{do | name=Porteau Cove Provincial Park | url=http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/porteau | email= | address=Hwy 99 | lat=49.55935 | long=-123.23515 | directions=38 km north of Vancouver and 20 km south of Squamish | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open year round | price=Day use is free | wikidata=Q7231555 | wikipedia=Porteau Cove Provincial Park | lastedit=2020-11-11 | content=A small provincial park on Howe Sound for day-use or camping. There is a beach although the water is very cold for swimming. Diving is also popular with an artificial reef created by two sunken ships just offshore. }} === Hiking the Howe Sound Crest === Running along the ridge of the Coast Mountains from Porteau Cove south to the Cypress Bowl ski area in West Vancouver, is the Howe Sound Crest Trail. This 29-km hike passes over or by some thirteen peaks and many lakes, tarns and alpine meadows, including the Lions, the distinctive two bumps seen on the Vancouver skyline. Tackling the entire 29-km hike should be planned carefully as campsites and sources of freshwater are limited. However, if you don't mind walking up a mountain, access points from Lions Bay and Porteau Cove make for popular dayhikes that offer some tremendous views and ample exercise. These hikes access high mountain terrain and are often under snow cover from November through June (and sometimes longer, depending on weather conditions). Trailheads near Highway 99 are: * {{do | name=Deeks Lake Trailhead | url= | email= | address=Porteau Rd exit | lat=49.54515 | long=-123.24028 | directions=1 km south of Porteau Cove | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the northern terminus of the Howe Sound Crest Trail. The hike leads to Deeks Lake and the start of it provides some nice views of Howe Sound. It is roughly 14-km round-trip to the lake and back, with 1000-m of elevation gain. }} * {{do | name=Lions Bay - Sunset Dr Trailhead | url= | email= | address=end of Sunset Dr, Lions Bay | lat=49.47082 | long=-123.23473 | directions=take the Lions Bay Ave exit to Bayview Dr and make a left on to Sunset Dr | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the trailhead for three hikes that access different points -- The Lions, Mount Harvey and Brunswick Mountain -- on the Howe Sound Crest Trail. These are very steep hikes (1300-1600 m of elevation gain) and fairly lengthy, coming in between 13 - 15 km round-trip. The trail to the Lions is also referred to as the Blinkert Trail. }} * {{do | name=Lions Bay - Mt Unnecessary Trailhead | url= | email= | address=end of Oceanview Rd | lat=49.45627 | long=-123.23052 | directions=take the Lions Bay Ave exit and turn right onto Oceanview Rd | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Trailhead for the hike to Mt Unnecessary. Round-trip is about 9.5 km and 1300 m of elevation gain. As with other the other hikes listed here, there are some pretty good views from the top. }} == Buy == * There is a general store in Lions Bay next to the cafe. * There is a souvenir shop at the entrance to the Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach. == Eat == Restaurant options are few in this area. There are a couple of coffee shops/cafes and a restaurant associated with the golf club. More diverse food options are available in [[Squamish]] and [[West Vancouver]]. <!-- * {{eat | name=Galileo Coffee | alt= | url=http://www.galileocoffee.com | email= | address=173 Highway 99, Britannia Beach | lat=49.61971 | long=-123.20533 | directions= | phone=+1 604-896-0272 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 6AM-2PM | price=$1.50-5 for coffee, $2-6 for baked goods and $4-9 for sandwiches | lastedit=2018-04-21 | content=Local coffee shop that roasts its own beans. Beverage choices include the usual mix of coffee, expresso-based and coffee alternative drinks, while food choices include a fairly large selection of sandwiches, wraps and savoury baked goods (with vegan and gluten-free options). Their specialty is the "Canadiano" -- an Americano with a hint of maple syrup (its fairly sweet, sugar not always required). The shop has views looking out at the mountains and Howe Sound and has plenty of charm with its colourfully painted walls and old wood floors. It frequently features artwork from local artists. }} --> * {{eat | name=Lions Bay Cafe | url=https://www.facebook.com/LionsBayGeneralStore/ | email= | address=350 Centre Rd, Lions Bay | lat=49.45969 | long=-123.23619 | directions=take the Lions Bay Ave exit and turn left onto Crossing Creek Rd and then left onto Centre Rd | phone=+1 604-921-2208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM-7PM | price=$3-11 |lastedit=2019-02-17 | content=General store and cafe with a selection of sandwiches and baked goods. Drinks include coffee, tea and some local craft beers. There's a small patio outside, which if you don't mind the sound of the highway traffic below, has a beautiful view of Bowen Island and Howe Sound. }} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Mountain Woman | alt= | url= | email= | address=50 Britannia Frontage Rd | lat=49.6248 | long=-123.2061 | directions= | phone=+1 604-896-2468 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11:30AM-4:30PM, F 11:30AM-6PM, Sa-Su noon-5:30PM | price=$5-11 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-07-12 | content=Fast-ish food and good value if you're in the mood for burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips, poutine or ice cream. Portions are reasonable and the food is not as greasy as you'd expect. The location is unique with the kitchen in a blue bus, a small indoor seating area (with some kids toys) and an outdoor patio. }} == Drink == == Sleep == [[File:Porteau Cove at sunset by IvanAndreevich (WestCoastScapes).jpg|thumb|View from Porteau Cove beach]] Like restaurants, accommodation options are fairly sparse and lower end. More options are available in Squamish and [[Vancouver]]. * {{sleep | name=Porteau Cove Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 99 - Porteau Cove PP (see directions above) | lat=49.55694 | long=-123.23678 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=Drive-in sites $30 (+ $8 for electrical hook-up) outside of low season, $16 otherwise. Walk-in sites $16 year-round | checkin= | checkout= | content=There are 44 drive-in sites with electrical hook-up and 16 walk-in sites. Showers and flush toilets are available. Not all facilities may be available during the low season (Nov - Feb). }} * {{sleep | name=Porteau Cove Legacy Cabins | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hwy 99 - Porteau Cove PP (see directions above)| lat=49.55801 | long=-123.23544 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price=$139 mid-Oct - mid-May, $179-219 at other times. Minimum stay of three nights is required Mar-Oct | checkin= | checkout= | content=Log cabins that were built for the 2010 Winter Olympics and now available for the public to use. The cabins are one bedroom with a loft and can handle up to four occupants. They're set just back from the beach at Porteau Cove with a deck that provides views of Howe Sound and the Tantalus Range. Other amenities include a stove, mini-fridge, BBQ, microwave and three piece bathroom. }} ==Connect== Cell phone coverage exists along the highway, although it can get weak at times. If you go hiking, cell signal will be variable. Expect to encounter blind spots. == Go next == The Sea-to-Sky Highway continues on through Squamish to [[Whistler]] and [[Pemberton (British Columbia)|Pemberton]]. There's excellent hiking and camping at [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]], 30-40 minutes north. {{routebox-1 | placename=Britannia Beach | image1=BC-99.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Whistler]] | minorl1=[[Squamish]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Vancouver]] | minorr1=[[West Vancouver]] }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.5572|-123.2355}} {{IsPartOf|Sea to Sky}} ek2zo2tbtqn6qw4eqwo1palsy8t67es 0 124046 4492196 4132501 2022-07-29T08:23:48Z Veracious 1298114 /* By long-distance taxi */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Singkil''' is a town in the southwest of [[Aceh]] province on the island of [[Sumatra]]. It is the capital of the Aceh Singkil regency, which also includes the [[Banyak Islands]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Singkil is served by the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport. There are only flights from [[Medan]], operated by Wings Air (a subsidiary of Lion Air) and Susi Air. ===By car=== It is also possible to take a ten-hour 4WD drive on other days, by arrangement (thus cost varies). ===By long-distance taxi=== * '''CV. Sumatra Tour and Travel''' operates a shuttle from Medan and Kualanamu Intl Airport to Singkil (Rp 140,000-190,000) and also can arrange a taxi from other locations. Contact Mr. Satiman (phone, text or WA :+6282294107162, e-mail: sberutu@gmail.com). He speaks English too. You also can go by Private Car Charter is Rp 900,000 for up 4 people. ===By bus=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Origin !! Destination !! Time !! Price |- | Medan || Singkil || 10.00|| Rp160,000 |- | Singkil || Banda Aceh|| 11.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Banda Aceh || Singkil || 13.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Singkil || Medan || 15.00 || Rp160,000 |} ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Losmen Mona Lisa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rooms cost Rp 20,000 or Rp 30,000. Don't expect much luxury but the owner is charming, his daughter (when there) can speak English and the coffee is quite good. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== === [[Banyak Islands]] === Sea travels in this area are quite an adventure. Don't even plan to go there if you have less than 4 days available. '''Banyak Island''' (local name Pulau Banyak) is the obvious destination from Singkil. *Ferry leaves every Tuesday at 10:00. It is the only dependable transportation available. Cost Rp 27,000. *Wooden boats are available, but it is quite an adventure. Boats leave only when the weather, the tide, the waves and the captain's mood are OK. If they tell you the boat leaves at 10:00, be there at 09:00 and bring a good book as it may leave at 13:00... or not at all. The travel costs Rp 50,000. *A much easier way is to charter a speedboat. But they will charge an outrageous Rp 1,000,000 (shared among all passengers, maximum 4) to go to [[Balai Island]] and Rp 1,500,000 to [[Haloban]]. {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|2.2833333333333|97.783333333333}} gf12zbf6sv0ha0crqkzslzxouxjep4l 4492198 4492196 2022-07-29T08:24:52Z Veracious 1298114 /* Banyak Islands */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Singkil''' is a town in the southwest of [[Aceh]] province on the island of [[Sumatra]]. It is the capital of the Aceh Singkil regency, which also includes the [[Banyak Islands]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Singkil is served by the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport. There are only flights from [[Medan]], operated by Wings Air (a subsidiary of Lion Air) and Susi Air. ===By car=== It is also possible to take a ten-hour 4WD drive on other days, by arrangement (thus cost varies). ===By long-distance taxi=== * '''CV. Sumatra Tour and Travel''' operates a shuttle from Medan and Kualanamu Intl Airport to Singkil (Rp 140,000-190,000) and also can arrange a taxi from other locations. Contact Mr. Satiman (phone, text or WA :+6282294107162, e-mail: sberutu@gmail.com). He speaks English too. You also can go by Private Car Charter is Rp 900,000 for up 4 people. ===By bus=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Origin !! Destination !! Time !! Price |- | Medan || Singkil || 10.00|| Rp160,000 |- | Singkil || Banda Aceh|| 11.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Banda Aceh || Singkil || 13.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Singkil || Medan || 15.00 || Rp160,000 |} ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Losmen Mona Lisa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rooms cost Rp 20,000 or Rp 30,000. Don't expect much luxury but the owner is charming, his daughter (when there) can speak English and the coffee is quite good. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Banyak Island]] (local name: ''Pulau Banyak'') is the obvious destination from Singkil. Sea travels in this area are quite an adventure. Don't even plan to go there if you have less than 4 days available. *Ferry leaves every Tuesday at 10:00. It is the only dependable transportation available. Cost Rp 27,000. *Wooden boats are available, but it is quite an adventure. Boats leave only when the weather, the tide, the waves and the captain's mood are OK. If they tell you the boat leaves at 10:00, be there at 09:00 and bring a good book as it may leave at 13:00... or not at all. The travel costs Rp 50,000. *A much easier way is to charter a speedboat. But they will charge an outrageous Rp 1,000,000 (shared among all passengers, maximum 4) to go to [[Balai Island]] and Rp 1,500,000 to [[Haloban]]. {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|2.2833333333333|97.783333333333}} 061c9ynelsjz2xgjxlxtv2tgf3thnaz 4492199 4492198 2022-07-29T08:25:19Z Veracious 1298114 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Singkil''' is a town in the southwest of [[Aceh]] province on the island of [[Sumatra]]. It is the capital of the Aceh Singkil regency, which also includes the [[Banyak Islands]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Singkil is served by the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport. There are only flights from [[Medan]], operated by Wings Air (a subsidiary of Lion Air) and Susi Air. ===By car=== It is also possible to take a ten-hour 4WD drive on other days, by arrangement (thus cost varies). ===By long-distance taxi=== * '''CV. Sumatra Tour and Travel''' operates a shuttle from Medan and Kualanamu Intl Airport to Singkil (Rp 140,000-190,000) and also can arrange a taxi from other locations. Contact Mr. Satiman (phone, text or WA :+6282294107162, e-mail: sberutu@gmail.com). He speaks English too. You also can go by Private Car Charter is Rp 900,000 for up 4 people. ===By bus=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Origin !! Destination !! Time !! Price |- | Medan || Singkil || 10.00|| Rp160,000 |- | Singkil || Banda Aceh|| 11.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Banda Aceh || Singkil || 13.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Singkil || Medan || 15.00 || Rp160,000 |} ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Losmen Mona Lisa | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Rooms cost Rp 20,000 or Rp 30,000. Don't expect much luxury but the owner is charming, his daughter (when there) can speak English and the coffee is quite good. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Banyak Islands]] (local name: ''Pulau Banyak'') is the obvious destination from Singkil. Sea travels in this area are quite an adventure. Don't even plan to go there if you have less than 4 days available. **Ferry leaves every Tuesday at 10:00. It is the only dependable transportation available. Cost Rp 27,000. **Wooden boats are available, but it is quite an adventure. Boats leave only when the weather, the tide, the waves and the captain's mood are OK. If they tell you the boat leaves at 10:00, be there at 09:00 and bring a good book as it may leave at 13:00... or not at all. The travel costs Rp 50,000. **A much easier way is to charter a speedboat. But they will charge an outrageous Rp 1,000,000 (shared among all passengers, maximum 4) to go to [[Balai Island]] and Rp 1,500,000 to [[Haloban]]. {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|2.2833333333333|97.783333333333}} cjl52sopsgzljxlpxdgg6cv3vd0pb65 4492206 4492199 2022-07-29T09:05:31Z Veracious 1298114 /* Budget */ Updated listing for Losmen Mona Lisa wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Singkil''' is a town in the southwest of [[Aceh]] province on the island of [[Sumatra]]. It is the capital of the Aceh Singkil regency, which also includes the [[Banyak Islands]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Singkil is served by the small Syekh Hamzah Fansyuri Airport. There are only flights from [[Medan]], operated by Wings Air (a subsidiary of Lion Air) and Susi Air. ===By car=== It is also possible to take a ten-hour 4WD drive on other days, by arrangement (thus cost varies). ===By long-distance taxi=== * '''CV. Sumatra Tour and Travel''' operates a shuttle from Medan and Kualanamu Intl Airport to Singkil (Rp 140,000-190,000) and also can arrange a taxi from other locations. Contact Mr. Satiman (phone, text or WA :+6282294107162, e-mail: sberutu@gmail.com). He speaks English too. You also can go by Private Car Charter is Rp 900,000 for up 4 people. ===By bus=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Origin !! Destination !! Time !! Price |- | Medan || Singkil || 10.00|| Rp160,000 |- | Singkil || Banda Aceh|| 11.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Banda Aceh || Singkil || 13.00 || Rp260,000 |- | Singkil || Medan || 15.00 || Rp160,000 |} ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Losmen Mona Lisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 20,000 - Rp 30,000/night | content=Don't expect much luxury but the owner is charming, his daughter (when there) can speak English and the coffee is quite good. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Banyak Islands]] (local name: ''Pulau Banyak'') is the obvious destination from Singkil. Sea travels in this area are quite an adventure. Don't even plan to go there if you have less than 4 days available. **Ferry leaves every Tuesday at 10:00. It is the only dependable transportation available. Cost Rp 27,000. **Wooden boats are available, but it is quite an adventure. Boats leave only when the weather, the tide, the waves and the captain's mood are OK. If they tell you the boat leaves at 10:00, be there at 09:00 and bring a good book as it may leave at 13:00... or not at all. The travel costs Rp 50,000. **A much easier way is to charter a speedboat. But they will charge an outrageous Rp 1,000,000 (shared among all passengers, maximum 4) to go to [[Balai Island]] and Rp 1,500,000 to [[Haloban]]. {{IsPartOf|Aceh}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|2.2833333333333|97.783333333333}} 5hgvxb5v2y4bn5mn7hyuz756mwp7t0c 0 126674 4491846 4129931 2022-07-28T14:33:03Z R. Henrik Nilsson 2273145 Swedens > Sweden's wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dattern4 banner.jpg}} '''Västergötland''', literally translated as ''western [[Götaland]]'', is one of [[Sweden]]'s most populous provinces. Several different subdivisions have been used during the centuries, and the province has been conjoined with [[Bohuslän]] and [[Dalsland]] to form the enormous '''Western Götaland County''', with municipal confederations overlapping provincial borders. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|58.083333|13.033333|zoom=7}} {{mapshape|type=geomask|wikidata=Q103093}}<!--Marking Västergötland--> {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q511394,Q503173,Q389040,Q338752,Q501420,Q511438,Q501424,Q511228,Q501448,Q501442,Q293928}}<!--Inversion of Bohuslän--> {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q271079,Q267462,Q503132,Q499441,Q501438}} <!--Inversion of Dalsland--> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Alingsås]]|url=|lat=57.9333|long=12.5333|wikidata=Q54743}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Borås]]|url=|lat=57.7167|long=12.9333|wikidata=Q26040}} — once the home of the Swedish textile industry, still a centre for fashion design *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Gothenburg]]|url=|lat=57.702|long=11.970|wikidata=Q25287}} (''Göteborg'') — By far the largest city in Västergötland, and the second largest in all of Sweden *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lidköping]]|url=|lat=58.5000|long=13.1833|wikidata=Q29988}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lindome]]|wikidata=Q1796281}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mariestad]]|url=|lat=58.7000|long=13.8167|wikidata=Q427422}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mark]]|url=|lat=57.5055|long12.7112|wikidata=Q500153}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Skara]]|url=|lat=58.3833|long=13.4333|wikidata=Q939389}} — a millennial city, known for its cathedral, and the '''Skara Sommarland''' theme park. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Skövde]]|url=|lat=58.3833|long=13.8500|wikidata=Q21166}} — the small town that feels like a city is easy to get to from both Stockholm and Gothenburg. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tidaholm]]|wikidata=Q983889}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Trollhättan]]|url=|lat=58.2833|long=12.2833|wikidata=Q54339}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Vänersborg]]|url=|lat=58.3833|long=12.3167|wikidata=Q54759}} ==Other destinations== *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Gothenburg archipelago]]|url=|lat=57.632|long=11.783|wikidata=Q2746725}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=Hornborgasjön|url=|lat=58.316667|long=13.55|wikidata=Q56701871}} — a famous bird reserve at [[Falköping]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Karlsborg]]|url=|lat=58.53319|long=14.50693|wikidata=Q760222}} — a small garrisson town with a large fortress. Sweden's backup capital in the case of a foreign invasion. ==Understand== Västergötland was the core territory of the Geats, ''götar'', a tribe that has been associated with the Goths. Around AD&nbsp;1000, they united with the Suiones, ''svear'', to form Sweden. Älvsborg, at present-day Gothenburg, was Sweden's only western port until the 17th century. Västergötland was the centre of the Swedish textile industry, until de-industrialization in the mid-20th century. The people of Västergötland are rumoured to be humorous and optimistic. ==Get in== === By plane === Both '''Landvetter Airport''' ({{IATA|GOT}}) serves [[Gothenburg]], the largest city in the region. Airlines include [https://www.flysas.com/ SAS], FlyMe [http://www.flyme.com/en], Lufthansa [http://www.lufthansa.com/], KLM [http://www.klm.com] and Ryanair [http://www.ryanair.com]. Two other airports in the region are '''Trollhättan Airport''' and '''Halmstad Airport''', with flights from Stockholm only. === By train === Train go to Gothenburg, from Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Kalmar, Luleå and more cities. ==Get around== Public transport in Västra Götaland is organized by [http://vasttrafik.se Västtrafik]. ==See== * '''Läckö Castle''' - A 13th-century castle situated by the Lake Vänern. * {{see | name=Lake Hornborga | alt=Hornborgasjön | url=http://www.hornborga.com/eng/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=[[Falköping]] | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A must for any bird-lover in the area. Known as the lake where up to 12,000 cranes stop on their way back from warmer countries. }} * At various sites in '''Tanum''' you can visit famous '''Bronze Age rock carvings''' (Unesco World Heritage). The museum at Vitlycke has a reconstruction of a Bronze Age Farm. ==Do== * {{do | name=Liseberg | alt= | url=http://www.liseberg.se | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The biggest amusement park in all of Scandinavia - is in [[Gothenburg]]. }} * {{do | name=Anten - Gräfsnäs Vintage Railroad | alt= | url=http://www.agj.net/index_eng.php {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A well preserved [[vintage railroad]] line running along the lake Anten not far from [[Alingsås]]. With a length of 12 km, it runs during the summer months. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== Though not as [[cold weather|cold]] as further north, western Sweden has the country's wettest and foggiest climate. Occasional flooding of river valleys during severe weather, and thunderstorms. See [[storms]]. ==Go next== * [[Frederikshavn]] in [[Denmark]] {{outlineregion}} {{geo|57.728|12.700|zoom=7}} {{isPartOf|Götaland}} e54z8knfnszzl0q2o2n6hj7hky8v4ks 0 126877 4492027 4489310 2022-07-29T01:26:26Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Baie Comeau''' is a city that is approximately 420 km (260&nbsp;mi) north-east of [[Quebec City]] in the Côte-Nord region of the province of [[Quebec]]. It is on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. ==Understand== [[File:Baie St-Pancrace pres de Baie-Comeau.JPG|thumb|upright 1.3|St-Pancrace Bay]] The municipality had a population of 21,500 in 2016, which has declined from 25,500 in 1996. The population is roughly split between two urban area population centres within the city limits: Baie-Comeau proper and Hauterive. The city is named after the adjacent Comeau Bay, which is named in honour of Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, a Québécois naturalist. Baie-Comeau is the birthplace of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney. ===History=== Baie-Comeau proper (the eastern part of the current town) was founded in 1936 when a paper mill was constructed by Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Experiencing remarkable growth, the Town of Baie-Comeau was incorporated the following year. The area continued to see economic development with the establishment of the hydro-electric power stations on the Manicouagan and Outardes Rivers beginning with the Chutes-aux-Outardes Station in 1952, an aluminum smelter in 1958, and grain warehouses (the largest in Canada) in 1959. ===Climate=== In July, the average daily high is near 21°C (70°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near 10°C (50°F). In January, the average daily high is about -9°C (16°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near -20°C (-4°F). No matter when in the year you go, you should always bring a jacket. Temperatures can deviate significantly from the average, so be prepared. ==Get in== ===By car=== Baie-Comeau is five to six hours beyond Québec City on Québec Route 138. As there is no railway, the main option is to come by car. From [[Quebec City]], take Autoroute 440-E until it becomes Quebec Route 138. Drive about 400&nbsp;km until you arrive in Baie Comeau. Visitors from [[Montréal]] or points westward on the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] will arrive in Québec City on Autoroute 40 (as the last bridge on the St. Lawrence is west of the city), then follow the north shore from there. From [[Chicoutimi-Jonquière]] and [[Lac-Saint-Jean]] go to Chicoutimi Nord, where Québec Route 172 follows the north shore of the Saguenay river to [[Tadoussac]]. From there, Québec Route 138 leads 200&nbsp;km downriver to Baie-Comeau. From [[Atlantic Canada]], take the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] westward to [[Rivière-du-Loup]], then cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to reach Route 138 on the north shore. (From [[New Brunswick]]'s [[Acadian Coast]], an alternative route is to enter at [[Campbellton]]-Pointe à la Croix, take QC132 through [[Amqui]] to [[Rimouski]] or [[Matane]], then cross the St. Lawrence by ferry.) ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Baie-Comeau Airport | alt={{IATA|YBC}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1325 | long=-68.204444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2902713 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Domestic flights }} ** [http://airliaison.ca/en/ Air Liaison] flies from Mont-Joli, [[Quebec City]], [[Sept-Îles]], and [[Labrador City|Wabush]]. ** [https://www.pascan.com/en/ Pascan Aviation] flies from [[Saguenay|Bagotville]], Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, and Sept-Îles. ** Air Canada closed its station in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Baie-Comeau: ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Montreal]] including stops in Forestville, [[Tadoussac]], [[Baie-Sainte-Catherine]], [[Saint-Siméon]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Clermont (Quebec)|Clermont]], [[Saint-Hilarion]], [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[Saint-Tite-des-Caps]], [[Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré]], [[Boischatel]], and [[Quebec City]]. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal. Operates daily. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Forestville is 1.75 hours, from Saint-Siméon is 4 hours, from La Malbaie is 4.5 hours, from Baie-Saint-Paul is 6 hours, and from Quebec City is 7.25 hours. ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Sept-Îles]] including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Sept-Îles is 3.75 hours hours and from Godbout is 1.25 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By boat=== * {{Listing|name=La Société des traversiers du Québec|url=https://www.traversiers.com/|tollfree=+1-877-787-7483|lastedit=2022-05-14|content=Operates ferries within [[Quebec]].}} Operates a ferry route that crosses between the St. Lawrence River's south shore and north shore. The ferry travels between [[Matane]] and Baie-Comeau (2 hours 20 minutes crossing), and between Matane and Godbout (2 hours 10 minutes crossing). The ferry operates daily throughout the year, except certain public holidays. Between mid-June and early September, the ferry makes one round trip to Baie-Comeau and one trip to Godbout. During the remainder of the year, depending on the day, the ferry makes a round trip to either Baie-Comeau, to Godbout, or to both. Advance reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to bring a vehicle. ** Other points at which one can cross the St. Lawrence by ferry include Rimouski—Forestville, Trois-Pistoles—Les Escoumins, Rivière-du-Loup—Saint-Siméon and Lévis—Québec City. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q139654|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|49.2315|-68.2289|zoom=11}} It's best to have a car to drive around since the two parts of Baie Comeau are separate. Walking may be reasonable depending on the distance and season. * {{listing | name=Budget Location De Vehicules | alt= | url= | email= | address=799, boul Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-4404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Hire car rental. }} ==See and do== * {{see | name=Atelier Carole Caron |url= | email= | address=1181 rue de Dieppe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9547 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Carole Caron paints on fabric with acrylic resin. Her works mostly feature colourful and lively scenes of children. }} * {{see | name=Centre Boreal du St-Laurent |url= | email= | address=3, avenue Denonville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-0177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This forest learning centre allows visitors to discover the effects glaciers had on the Cote Nord region and its landscapes. Other attractions and activities include a natural park, observation sites, hiking trails and more. }} * {{see | name=Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau |url=http://www.centredesartsbc.com/ | email=info@cabc.baie-comeau.ca | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Shows and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Galerie d'art Claude Bonneau |url=http://www.claudebonneau.com/ | email= | address=13, place La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Exhibition of art and antiques. }} * {{see | name=Maison de la Faune |url= | email= | address=3501, boulevard Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2219 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors will discover and learn about the fauna or wildlife of the Cote-Nord region. Children under the age of seven get in free. Hiking trails and a boutique are also available. }} * {{see | name=Le Theatre de Baie-Comeau |url= | email= | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Constructed in 1992, the theatre can accommodate 850 guests and showcases a variety of plays and shows during the year. Ticket packages are available. }} * {{see | name=The Whale Route |url=http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/en/plan-your-trip/road-trip-ideas/the-whale-route | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Côte-Nord – Manicouagan and Côte-Nord – Duplessis border the St. Lawrence for 1250 km (775 mi), from [[Tadoussac]] to [[Blanc-Sablon]]. The coastline of these regions has been designated the Whale Route, because 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. }} ==Buy== ===Shops=== * {{buy | name=Borale soap factory | alt=Manufacture de savon Borale | url= | email= | address=4, place La Salle | lat=49.22096 | long=-68.15097 | directions= | phone = +1 418 298-1888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Manufacture of soap, Marseille soap, natural products }} * {{buy | name=Père d'Jos General Store | alt=Magasin général du Père d'Jos| url= | email= | address=23, Place La Salle | lat=49.22129 | long=-68.15194 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Gift shop, decorations }} * {{buy | name=A to Z library | alt=Librairie A à Z| url= | email= | address=79, place La Salle | lat=49.22109 | long=-68.15405 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Books, board games, children's games, decorative items and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Spin sports & outdoors | alt=Spin sports & plein air | url=http://www.spinsport.qc.ca | email= | address=29, place La Salle | lat=49.22137 | long=-68.1524 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Outdoor equipment, clothing, shoes. }} ===Shopping centers=== * {{buy | name=Centre Manicouagan | url= | email= | address=600, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=There are over 50 stores and boutiques at this shopping mall in Baie-Comeau. A renovated food-fair offers a non-smoking environment. Open daily. }} * {{buy | name=Galeries Baie-Comeau inc. | url= | email= | address=300, boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Shopping mall, several shops. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=L'Aquarium Sushi Bar | url= | email= | address= (West) 861, boulevard Lafleche, (East) 38 Place LaSalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone=+1 418 589-5887 (West), +1 418 296-2887 (East) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual dining and an impressive selection of fresh sushi rolls, combination platters and signature dishes are served up at this restaurant, which offers locations in the eastern and western sectors of the city. }} * {{eat | name=Brochetterie Chez Greco | url=http://chezgreco.ca/restaurants/baie-comeau/ | email= | address=1257, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 295-3003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are a variety of authentic Greek specialties at this restaurant. The menu features moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and more Greek foods. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Bar Terrasse Les Trois Barils | url= | email= | address=200, boulevard Lasalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3681 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant has a varied menu consisting of Canadian, Italian and regional specialties. Steak and seafood dishes also popular. Dining accommodations for up to 175 guests including a terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Dixie Lee Poulet Frit | alt= | url= | email= | address=1150, boulevard Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 589-3376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant serves flavourful fried chicken. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant La Cache d'Amelie | url= | email= | address=37, avenue Marquette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3722 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guests can enjoy a fine-dining experience and sample regional dishes. The restaurant is licensed and includes a non-smoking section. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Les Pates | url= | email= | address=836, rue de Puyjalon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza and fresh stuffed pastas. Delivery is available. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Nori | url= | email= | address=905, rue Bosse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The restaurant features an Asian menu of fine-cuisine including seafood specialties. The location is licensed and provides non-smoking sections for its patrons. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Pizza Royale | url=https://www.facebook.com/pizzaroyale1970/ | email=emplois@pizzaroyale.ca | address=2674, boulevard Laflèche (Route 138) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-5427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Menu includes several types of pizza as well as other dishes such as pasta, salads, sandwiches and Chinese food. The restaurant is also licensed and is open late on weekends. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Baie-Comeau.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Hôtel le Manoir in Baie-Comeau]] ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-baiecomeau-canada-CN322 | email= | address=745 boul. Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-8252 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Offering continental breakfast, business services, refrigerator and valet service. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Grand Hotel | url=http://www.legrandhotel.ca/ang/contact_us.html | email=legrandhotel@globetrotter.net | address=48 Place Lasalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 297-6994 | tollfree=+1-888-838-8880 | fax=+1 418 294-2040 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star complex that was completely renovated. Has forty-five rooms, some with kitchenettes. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Baie-Comeau | alt= | url=http://www.travelodgebaiecomeau.com/en-gb | email=reception@travelodgebaiecomeau.com | address=285 boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 296-9686 | tollfree=+1-800-563-9686 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=100 guest rooms, all equipped with coffee makers, cable TV, free wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel also offers free hot breakfast, a restaurant and bar, a fitness room and outdoor hot tubs. This is a pet-friendly property. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Manoir | url=http://www.manoirbc.com/en/ | email=manoirbc@globetrotter.qc.ca | address=8, avenue Cabot | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-866-796-3391 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel accommodations include 57 rooms with many amenities including free coffee, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, telephone with alarm clock and more. Services include tennis court, bicycle and snowmobile rentals, restaurant and business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Le Comte | url=http://www.lecomtehotel.com/french/ | email= | address=285, boulevard La Salle | lat=49.21455 | long=-68.18683 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 800 563-9686 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, restaurant, bar, terrace, free wireless internet. Other services: hot tub, tennis court, hairdresser/beauty salon. }} ===Hotel and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel Hauterive | url=http://www.hotelhauterive.com/ | email=info@hotelhauterive.com | address=1145, Avenue Nouvel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2041 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418 589-2043 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Meeting rooms are supplied with audio and visual equipment. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel La Caravelle | url=http://www.afinit.ca/hotelcaravelle/ | email=info@hotelcaravelle.ca | address=202, blvd. LaSalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-4986 | tollfree=+1-800-463-4986 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Only hotel on the north shore with an indoor swimming pool (open July and August). Outdoor terrace and sauna adjacent to the pool. }} ===Motels=== * {{sleep | name=Motel Amigo | url= | email= | address=221 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21618 | long=-68.17159 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=The motel includes 20 rooms with both smoking and non-smoking units available. All rooms include a bathroom, television and telephone. Free outdoor parking is provided. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Nord | url= | email= | address=120 boulevard Comeau | lat=49.22803 | long=-68.19107 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodations include 14 air-conditioned rooms, each complete with private bathroom, telephone and television. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Boréal motel | url=http://leborealmotel.com/ | email= | address=1060, boulevard Laflèche | lat=49.19763 | long=-68.26405 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 866 589-7835 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, rooms for seniors available, free internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Rosier Baie Comeau | url=http://www.moteldurosier.com/ | email=info@moteldurosier.com | address=228 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21499 | long=-68.17239 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=All rooms include amenities such as a hair dryer, clock radio and free coffee. Select suites provide additional features including Internet access and whirlpools. Bar, billiards. }} ===Campings=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Boréal | url=https://www.camping-boreal.com/ | email=campingboreal@hotmail.com | address=300, route 138 | lat=49.283 | long=-68.161 | directions= | phone =+1 418 296-6949 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $27CAD to $43CAD | checkin=13:00 | checkout=2018-11-16 | calendar=May to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located along the Rivière aux Anglais away from the city in the heart of nature. Availability of 168 pitches including 69 reserved for passenger travellers. Land for tents with or without service as well as land for trailers with services. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email=campingmanic2@globetrotter.net | address=km 23, Route 389 | lat=49.32108 | long=-68.37143 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $25CAD to $34CAD | checkin=14:00 | checkout=14:00 | calendar=June to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located near Jean-Lesage generating station. 83 pitches available, including 30 without service, 53 with 2 or 3 services. Beach, swimming, volleyball, playground, fishing nearby, mountain biking trails nearby. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Baie-Comeau. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage in town, but no signal in highway or rural areas. ==Go next== The main road (Route 138) goes west to [[Montréal]], but heading east the road abruptly ends at Kegashka, one town east of Natashquan. [[Quebec Route 389]], which is gravel for long stretches, heads northward toward [[Fermont]] and then [[Labrador City]]; from there the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] provides a long but overland means to reach [[Blanc-Sablon]]/[[Forteau]]. Another option is to take a coastal ferry which heads eastward from Sept-Îles through the 450km of sparsely-populated fjords and no roads. [[Anticosti]] Island is reachable by ferry or aircraft from Sept-Îles and [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]. * {{listing | name= Air Liaison| alt= | url=http://www.airliaison.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$502-518 one way | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=has two 30-min flights from Baie-Comeau to [[Anticosti]] Island each M Tu Th F at 08:35 and 09:15. The 30-min return flight leaves at 11:35 and 16:40 on the same days }} [[Saguenay]] is reachable by road from Tadoussac. It is also possible to cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to [[Matane]], a point of entry to the [[Gaspé Peninsula]]. {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] | image2=Qc389.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2 = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Labrador City]] | minorl2=[[Fermont]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} * '''[[Quebec Route 389]]''' is a highway from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City that will take you to '''Centrale Jean-Lesage''' (Manic-2) a hydroelectric power station on the Manicouagan River about {{convert|25|km}}, or 30 minutes by road, north of Baie-Comeau. The reception pavilion presents a replica of a life-size turbine, an exhibition hall and a projection room which presents the construction and operation of a power plant. Further along Route 389 is the '''Barrage Daniel-Johnson''' (Manic-5) a hydroelectric development comprising the largest multi-arch dam in the world and two power stations located at north of Baie-Comeau. The dam offers a magnificent view of the glacial valley of the region. * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Forestier d'Antan village, hiking in the forest or on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Chute-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalitecao.ca/ | wikidata=Q2967703 | lat=49.1234 | long=-68.3907 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This coastal municipality located in the "suburb" of the industrial city of Baie-Comeau, is focused on hydroelectricity, forestry, as well as services for travelers and tourists: hiking trails, former Outardes I power station, golf, parks and playgrounds, hunting and fishing and boating on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rivière aux Outardes. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. An unorganized territory that's a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.216|-68.15}} {{translate|fr}} hpc0m50r2agn3xchd3iwosi1n3fag57 4492029 4492027 2022-07-29T01:33:04Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ Add "Ragueneau" in Go Next section wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Baie Comeau''' is a city that is approximately 420 km (260&nbsp;mi) north-east of [[Quebec City]] in the Côte-Nord region of the province of [[Quebec]]. It is on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. ==Understand== [[File:Baie St-Pancrace pres de Baie-Comeau.JPG|thumb|upright 1.3|St-Pancrace Bay]] The municipality had a population of 21,500 in 2016, which has declined from 25,500 in 1996. The population is roughly split between two urban area population centres within the city limits: Baie-Comeau proper and Hauterive. The city is named after the adjacent Comeau Bay, which is named in honour of Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, a Québécois naturalist. Baie-Comeau is the birthplace of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney. ===History=== Baie-Comeau proper (the eastern part of the current town) was founded in 1936 when a paper mill was constructed by Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Experiencing remarkable growth, the Town of Baie-Comeau was incorporated the following year. The area continued to see economic development with the establishment of the hydro-electric power stations on the Manicouagan and Outardes Rivers beginning with the Chutes-aux-Outardes Station in 1952, an aluminum smelter in 1958, and grain warehouses (the largest in Canada) in 1959. ===Climate=== In July, the average daily high is near 21°C (70°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near 10°C (50°F). In January, the average daily high is about -9°C (16°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near -20°C (-4°F). No matter when in the year you go, you should always bring a jacket. Temperatures can deviate significantly from the average, so be prepared. ==Get in== ===By car=== Baie-Comeau is five to six hours beyond Québec City on Québec Route 138. As there is no railway, the main option is to come by car. From [[Quebec City]], take Autoroute 440-E until it becomes Quebec Route 138. Drive about 400&nbsp;km until you arrive in Baie Comeau. Visitors from [[Montréal]] or points westward on the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] will arrive in Québec City on Autoroute 40 (as the last bridge on the St. Lawrence is west of the city), then follow the north shore from there. From [[Chicoutimi-Jonquière]] and [[Lac-Saint-Jean]] go to Chicoutimi Nord, where Québec Route 172 follows the north shore of the Saguenay river to [[Tadoussac]]. From there, Québec Route 138 leads 200&nbsp;km downriver to Baie-Comeau. From [[Atlantic Canada]], take the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] westward to [[Rivière-du-Loup]], then cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to reach Route 138 on the north shore. (From [[New Brunswick]]'s [[Acadian Coast]], an alternative route is to enter at [[Campbellton]]-Pointe à la Croix, take QC132 through [[Amqui]] to [[Rimouski]] or [[Matane]], then cross the St. Lawrence by ferry.) ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Baie-Comeau Airport | alt={{IATA|YBC}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1325 | long=-68.204444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2902713 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Domestic flights }} ** [http://airliaison.ca/en/ Air Liaison] flies from Mont-Joli, [[Quebec City]], [[Sept-Îles]], and [[Labrador City|Wabush]]. ** [https://www.pascan.com/en/ Pascan Aviation] flies from [[Saguenay|Bagotville]], Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, and Sept-Îles. ** Air Canada closed its station in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Baie-Comeau: ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Montreal]] including stops in Forestville, [[Tadoussac]], [[Baie-Sainte-Catherine]], [[Saint-Siméon]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Clermont (Quebec)|Clermont]], [[Saint-Hilarion]], [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[Saint-Tite-des-Caps]], [[Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré]], [[Boischatel]], and [[Quebec City]]. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal. Operates daily. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Forestville is 1.75 hours, from Saint-Siméon is 4 hours, from La Malbaie is 4.5 hours, from Baie-Saint-Paul is 6 hours, and from Quebec City is 7.25 hours. ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Sept-Îles]] including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Sept-Îles is 3.75 hours hours and from Godbout is 1.25 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By boat=== * {{Listing|name=La Société des traversiers du Québec|url=https://www.traversiers.com/|tollfree=+1-877-787-7483|lastedit=2022-05-14|content=Operates ferries within [[Quebec]].}} Operates a ferry route that crosses between the St. Lawrence River's south shore and north shore. The ferry travels between [[Matane]] and Baie-Comeau (2 hours 20 minutes crossing), and between Matane and Godbout (2 hours 10 minutes crossing). The ferry operates daily throughout the year, except certain public holidays. Between mid-June and early September, the ferry makes one round trip to Baie-Comeau and one trip to Godbout. During the remainder of the year, depending on the day, the ferry makes a round trip to either Baie-Comeau, to Godbout, or to both. Advance reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to bring a vehicle. ** Other points at which one can cross the St. Lawrence by ferry include Rimouski—Forestville, Trois-Pistoles—Les Escoumins, Rivière-du-Loup—Saint-Siméon and Lévis—Québec City. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q139654|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|49.2315|-68.2289|zoom=11}} It's best to have a car to drive around since the two parts of Baie Comeau are separate. Walking may be reasonable depending on the distance and season. * {{listing | name=Budget Location De Vehicules | alt= | url= | email= | address=799, boul Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-4404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Hire car rental. }} ==See and do== * {{see | name=Atelier Carole Caron |url= | email= | address=1181 rue de Dieppe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9547 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Carole Caron paints on fabric with acrylic resin. Her works mostly feature colourful and lively scenes of children. }} * {{see | name=Centre Boreal du St-Laurent |url= | email= | address=3, avenue Denonville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-0177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This forest learning centre allows visitors to discover the effects glaciers had on the Cote Nord region and its landscapes. Other attractions and activities include a natural park, observation sites, hiking trails and more. }} * {{see | name=Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau |url=http://www.centredesartsbc.com/ | email=info@cabc.baie-comeau.ca | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Shows and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Galerie d'art Claude Bonneau |url=http://www.claudebonneau.com/ | email= | address=13, place La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Exhibition of art and antiques. }} * {{see | name=Maison de la Faune |url= | email= | address=3501, boulevard Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2219 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors will discover and learn about the fauna or wildlife of the Cote-Nord region. Children under the age of seven get in free. Hiking trails and a boutique are also available. }} * {{see | name=Le Theatre de Baie-Comeau |url= | email= | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Constructed in 1992, the theatre can accommodate 850 guests and showcases a variety of plays and shows during the year. Ticket packages are available. }} * {{see | name=The Whale Route |url=http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/en/plan-your-trip/road-trip-ideas/the-whale-route | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Côte-Nord – Manicouagan and Côte-Nord – Duplessis border the St. Lawrence for 1250 km (775 mi), from [[Tadoussac]] to [[Blanc-Sablon]]. The coastline of these regions has been designated the Whale Route, because 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. }} ==Buy== ===Shops=== * {{buy | name=Borale soap factory | alt=Manufacture de savon Borale | url= | email= | address=4, place La Salle | lat=49.22096 | long=-68.15097 | directions= | phone = +1 418 298-1888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Manufacture of soap, Marseille soap, natural products }} * {{buy | name=Père d'Jos General Store | alt=Magasin général du Père d'Jos| url= | email= | address=23, Place La Salle | lat=49.22129 | long=-68.15194 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Gift shop, decorations }} * {{buy | name=A to Z library | alt=Librairie A à Z| url= | email= | address=79, place La Salle | lat=49.22109 | long=-68.15405 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Books, board games, children's games, decorative items and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Spin sports & outdoors | alt=Spin sports & plein air | url=http://www.spinsport.qc.ca | email= | address=29, place La Salle | lat=49.22137 | long=-68.1524 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Outdoor equipment, clothing, shoes. }} ===Shopping centers=== * {{buy | name=Centre Manicouagan | url= | email= | address=600, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=There are over 50 stores and boutiques at this shopping mall in Baie-Comeau. A renovated food-fair offers a non-smoking environment. Open daily. }} * {{buy | name=Galeries Baie-Comeau inc. | url= | email= | address=300, boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Shopping mall, several shops. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=L'Aquarium Sushi Bar | url= | email= | address= (West) 861, boulevard Lafleche, (East) 38 Place LaSalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone=+1 418 589-5887 (West), +1 418 296-2887 (East) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual dining and an impressive selection of fresh sushi rolls, combination platters and signature dishes are served up at this restaurant, which offers locations in the eastern and western sectors of the city. }} * {{eat | name=Brochetterie Chez Greco | url=http://chezgreco.ca/restaurants/baie-comeau/ | email= | address=1257, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 295-3003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are a variety of authentic Greek specialties at this restaurant. The menu features moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and more Greek foods. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Bar Terrasse Les Trois Barils | url= | email= | address=200, boulevard Lasalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3681 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant has a varied menu consisting of Canadian, Italian and regional specialties. Steak and seafood dishes also popular. Dining accommodations for up to 175 guests including a terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Dixie Lee Poulet Frit | alt= | url= | email= | address=1150, boulevard Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 589-3376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant serves flavourful fried chicken. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant La Cache d'Amelie | url= | email= | address=37, avenue Marquette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3722 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guests can enjoy a fine-dining experience and sample regional dishes. The restaurant is licensed and includes a non-smoking section. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Les Pates | url= | email= | address=836, rue de Puyjalon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza and fresh stuffed pastas. Delivery is available. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Nori | url= | email= | address=905, rue Bosse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The restaurant features an Asian menu of fine-cuisine including seafood specialties. The location is licensed and provides non-smoking sections for its patrons. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Pizza Royale | url=https://www.facebook.com/pizzaroyale1970/ | email=emplois@pizzaroyale.ca | address=2674, boulevard Laflèche (Route 138) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-5427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Menu includes several types of pizza as well as other dishes such as pasta, salads, sandwiches and Chinese food. The restaurant is also licensed and is open late on weekends. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Baie-Comeau.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Hôtel le Manoir in Baie-Comeau]] ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-baiecomeau-canada-CN322 | email= | address=745 boul. Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-8252 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Offering continental breakfast, business services, refrigerator and valet service. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Grand Hotel | url=http://www.legrandhotel.ca/ang/contact_us.html | email=legrandhotel@globetrotter.net | address=48 Place Lasalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 297-6994 | tollfree=+1-888-838-8880 | fax=+1 418 294-2040 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star complex that was completely renovated. Has forty-five rooms, some with kitchenettes. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Baie-Comeau | alt= | url=http://www.travelodgebaiecomeau.com/en-gb | email=reception@travelodgebaiecomeau.com | address=285 boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 296-9686 | tollfree=+1-800-563-9686 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=100 guest rooms, all equipped with coffee makers, cable TV, free wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel also offers free hot breakfast, a restaurant and bar, a fitness room and outdoor hot tubs. This is a pet-friendly property. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Manoir | url=http://www.manoirbc.com/en/ | email=manoirbc@globetrotter.qc.ca | address=8, avenue Cabot | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-866-796-3391 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel accommodations include 57 rooms with many amenities including free coffee, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, telephone with alarm clock and more. Services include tennis court, bicycle and snowmobile rentals, restaurant and business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Le Comte | url=http://www.lecomtehotel.com/french/ | email= | address=285, boulevard La Salle | lat=49.21455 | long=-68.18683 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 800 563-9686 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, restaurant, bar, terrace, free wireless internet. Other services: hot tub, tennis court, hairdresser/beauty salon. }} ===Hotel and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel Hauterive | url=http://www.hotelhauterive.com/ | email=info@hotelhauterive.com | address=1145, Avenue Nouvel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2041 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418 589-2043 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Meeting rooms are supplied with audio and visual equipment. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel La Caravelle | url=http://www.afinit.ca/hotelcaravelle/ | email=info@hotelcaravelle.ca | address=202, blvd. LaSalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-4986 | tollfree=+1-800-463-4986 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Only hotel on the north shore with an indoor swimming pool (open July and August). Outdoor terrace and sauna adjacent to the pool. }} ===Motels=== * {{sleep | name=Motel Amigo | url= | email= | address=221 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21618 | long=-68.17159 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=The motel includes 20 rooms with both smoking and non-smoking units available. All rooms include a bathroom, television and telephone. Free outdoor parking is provided. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Nord | url= | email= | address=120 boulevard Comeau | lat=49.22803 | long=-68.19107 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodations include 14 air-conditioned rooms, each complete with private bathroom, telephone and television. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Boréal motel | url=http://leborealmotel.com/ | email= | address=1060, boulevard Laflèche | lat=49.19763 | long=-68.26405 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 866 589-7835 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, rooms for seniors available, free internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Rosier Baie Comeau | url=http://www.moteldurosier.com/ | email=info@moteldurosier.com | address=228 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21499 | long=-68.17239 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=All rooms include amenities such as a hair dryer, clock radio and free coffee. Select suites provide additional features including Internet access and whirlpools. Bar, billiards. }} ===Campings=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Boréal | url=https://www.camping-boreal.com/ | email=campingboreal@hotmail.com | address=300, route 138 | lat=49.283 | long=-68.161 | directions= | phone =+1 418 296-6949 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $27CAD to $43CAD | checkin=13:00 | checkout=2018-11-16 | calendar=May to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located along the Rivière aux Anglais away from the city in the heart of nature. Availability of 168 pitches including 69 reserved for passenger travellers. Land for tents with or without service as well as land for trailers with services. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email=campingmanic2@globetrotter.net | address=km 23, Route 389 | lat=49.32108 | long=-68.37143 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $25CAD to $34CAD | checkin=14:00 | checkout=14:00 | calendar=June to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located near Jean-Lesage generating station. 83 pitches available, including 30 without service, 53 with 2 or 3 services. Beach, swimming, volleyball, playground, fishing nearby, mountain biking trails nearby. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Baie-Comeau. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage in town, but no signal in highway or rural areas. ==Go next== The main road (Route 138) goes west to [[Montréal]], but heading east the road abruptly ends at Kegashka, one town east of Natashquan. [[Quebec Route 389]], which is gravel for long stretches, heads northward toward [[Fermont]] and then [[Labrador City]]; from there the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] provides a long but overland means to reach [[Blanc-Sablon]]/[[Forteau]]. Another option is to take a coastal ferry which heads eastward from Sept-Îles through the 450km of sparsely-populated fjords and no roads. [[Anticosti]] Island is reachable by ferry or aircraft from Sept-Îles and [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]. * {{listing | name= Air Liaison| alt= | url=http://www.airliaison.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$502-518 one way | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=has two 30-min flights from Baie-Comeau to [[Anticosti]] Island each M Tu Th F at 08:35 and 09:15. The 30-min return flight leaves at 11:35 and 16:40 on the same days }} [[Saguenay]] is reachable by road from Tadoussac. It is also possible to cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to [[Matane]], a point of entry to the [[Gaspé Peninsula]]. {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] | image2=Qc389.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2 = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Labrador City]] | minorl2=[[Fermont]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} * '''[[Quebec Route 389]]''' is a highway from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City that will take you to '''Centrale Jean-Lesage''' (Manic-2) a hydroelectric power station on the Manicouagan River about {{convert|25|km}}, or 30 minutes by road, north of Baie-Comeau. The reception pavilion presents a replica of a life-size turbine, an exhibition hall and a projection room which presents the construction and operation of a power plant. Further along Route 389 is the '''Barrage Daniel-Johnson''' (Manic-5) a hydroelectric development comprising the largest multi-arch dam in the world and two power stations located at north of Baie-Comeau. The dam offers a magnificent view of the glacial valley of the region. * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Forestier d'Antan village, hiking in the forest or on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Chute-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalitecao.ca/ | wikidata=Q2967703 | lat=49.1234 | long=-68.3907 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This coastal municipality located in the "suburb" of the industrial city of Baie-Comeau, is focused on hydroelectricity, forestry, as well as services for travelers and tourists: hiking trails, former Outardes I power station, golf, parks and playgrounds, hunting and fishing and boating on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rivière aux Outardes. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Chute-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalitecao.ca/ | wikidata=Q2967703 | lat=49.1234 | long=-68.3907 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This coastal municipality located in the "suburb" of the industrial city of Baie-Comeau, is focused on hydroelectricity, forestry, as well as services for travelers and tourists: hiking trails, former Outardes I power station, golf, parks and playgrounds, hunting and fishing and boating on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rivière aux Outardes. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.216|-68.15}} {{translate|fr}} 8rvplx0kmiw8v0ks4g2b1gdkeo239gz 4492223 4492029 2022-07-29T10:05:14Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ Add Go Next elements wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Baie Comeau''' is a city that is approximately 420 km (260&nbsp;mi) north-east of [[Quebec City]] in the Côte-Nord region of the province of [[Quebec]]. It is on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. ==Understand== [[File:Baie St-Pancrace pres de Baie-Comeau.JPG|thumb|upright 1.3|St-Pancrace Bay]] The municipality had a population of 21,500 in 2016, which has declined from 25,500 in 1996. The population is roughly split between two urban area population centres within the city limits: Baie-Comeau proper and Hauterive. The city is named after the adjacent Comeau Bay, which is named in honour of Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, a Québécois naturalist. Baie-Comeau is the birthplace of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney. ===History=== Baie-Comeau proper (the eastern part of the current town) was founded in 1936 when a paper mill was constructed by Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Experiencing remarkable growth, the Town of Baie-Comeau was incorporated the following year. The area continued to see economic development with the establishment of the hydro-electric power stations on the Manicouagan and Outardes Rivers beginning with the Chutes-aux-Outardes Station in 1952, an aluminum smelter in 1958, and grain warehouses (the largest in Canada) in 1959. ===Climate=== In July, the average daily high is near 21°C (70°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near 10°C (50°F). In January, the average daily high is about -9°C (16°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near -20°C (-4°F). No matter when in the year you go, you should always bring a jacket. Temperatures can deviate significantly from the average, so be prepared. ==Get in== ===By car=== Baie-Comeau is five to six hours beyond Québec City on Québec Route 138. As there is no railway, the main option is to come by car. From [[Quebec City]], take Autoroute 440-E until it becomes Quebec Route 138. Drive about 400&nbsp;km until you arrive in Baie Comeau. Visitors from [[Montréal]] or points westward on the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] will arrive in Québec City on Autoroute 40 (as the last bridge on the St. Lawrence is west of the city), then follow the north shore from there. From [[Chicoutimi-Jonquière]] and [[Lac-Saint-Jean]] go to Chicoutimi Nord, where Québec Route 172 follows the north shore of the Saguenay river to [[Tadoussac]]. From there, Québec Route 138 leads 200&nbsp;km downriver to Baie-Comeau. From [[Atlantic Canada]], take the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] westward to [[Rivière-du-Loup]], then cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to reach Route 138 on the north shore. (From [[New Brunswick]]'s [[Acadian Coast]], an alternative route is to enter at [[Campbellton]]-Pointe à la Croix, take QC132 through [[Amqui]] to [[Rimouski]] or [[Matane]], then cross the St. Lawrence by ferry.) ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Baie-Comeau Airport | alt={{IATA|YBC}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1325 | long=-68.204444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2902713 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Domestic flights }} ** [http://airliaison.ca/en/ Air Liaison] flies from Mont-Joli, [[Quebec City]], [[Sept-Îles]], and [[Labrador City|Wabush]]. ** [https://www.pascan.com/en/ Pascan Aviation] flies from [[Saguenay|Bagotville]], Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, and Sept-Îles. ** Air Canada closed its station in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Baie-Comeau: ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Montreal]] including stops in Forestville, [[Tadoussac]], [[Baie-Sainte-Catherine]], [[Saint-Siméon]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Clermont (Quebec)|Clermont]], [[Saint-Hilarion]], [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[Saint-Tite-des-Caps]], [[Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré]], [[Boischatel]], and [[Quebec City]]. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal. Operates daily. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Forestville is 1.75 hours, from Saint-Siméon is 4 hours, from La Malbaie is 4.5 hours, from Baie-Saint-Paul is 6 hours, and from Quebec City is 7.25 hours. ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Sept-Îles]] including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Sept-Îles is 3.75 hours hours and from Godbout is 1.25 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By boat=== * {{Listing|name=La Société des traversiers du Québec|url=https://www.traversiers.com/|tollfree=+1-877-787-7483|lastedit=2022-05-14|content=Operates ferries within [[Quebec]].}} Operates a ferry route that crosses between the St. Lawrence River's south shore and north shore. The ferry travels between [[Matane]] and Baie-Comeau (2 hours 20 minutes crossing), and between Matane and Godbout (2 hours 10 minutes crossing). The ferry operates daily throughout the year, except certain public holidays. Between mid-June and early September, the ferry makes one round trip to Baie-Comeau and one trip to Godbout. During the remainder of the year, depending on the day, the ferry makes a round trip to either Baie-Comeau, to Godbout, or to both. Advance reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to bring a vehicle. ** Other points at which one can cross the St. Lawrence by ferry include Rimouski—Forestville, Trois-Pistoles—Les Escoumins, Rivière-du-Loup—Saint-Siméon and Lévis—Québec City. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q139654|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|49.2315|-68.2289|zoom=11}} It's best to have a car to drive around since the two parts of Baie Comeau are separate. Walking may be reasonable depending on the distance and season. * {{listing | name=Budget Location De Vehicules | alt= | url= | email= | address=799, boul Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-4404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Hire car rental. }} ==See and do== * {{see | name=Atelier Carole Caron |url= | email= | address=1181 rue de Dieppe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9547 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Carole Caron paints on fabric with acrylic resin. Her works mostly feature colourful and lively scenes of children. }} * {{see | name=Centre Boreal du St-Laurent |url= | email= | address=3, avenue Denonville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-0177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This forest learning centre allows visitors to discover the effects glaciers had on the Cote Nord region and its landscapes. Other attractions and activities include a natural park, observation sites, hiking trails and more. }} * {{see | name=Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau |url=http://www.centredesartsbc.com/ | email=info@cabc.baie-comeau.ca | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Shows and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Galerie d'art Claude Bonneau |url=http://www.claudebonneau.com/ | email= | address=13, place La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Exhibition of art and antiques. }} * {{see | name=Maison de la Faune |url= | email= | address=3501, boulevard Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2219 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors will discover and learn about the fauna or wildlife of the Cote-Nord region. Children under the age of seven get in free. Hiking trails and a boutique are also available. }} * {{see | name=Le Theatre de Baie-Comeau |url= | email= | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Constructed in 1992, the theatre can accommodate 850 guests and showcases a variety of plays and shows during the year. Ticket packages are available. }} * {{see | name=The Whale Route |url=http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/en/plan-your-trip/road-trip-ideas/the-whale-route | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Côte-Nord – Manicouagan and Côte-Nord – Duplessis border the St. Lawrence for 1250 km (775 mi), from [[Tadoussac]] to [[Blanc-Sablon]]. The coastline of these regions has been designated the Whale Route, because 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. }} ==Buy== ===Shops=== * {{buy | name=Borale soap factory | alt=Manufacture de savon Borale | url= | email= | address=4, place La Salle | lat=49.22096 | long=-68.15097 | directions= | phone = +1 418 298-1888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Manufacture of soap, Marseille soap, natural products }} * {{buy | name=Père d'Jos General Store | alt=Magasin général du Père d'Jos| url= | email= | address=23, Place La Salle | lat=49.22129 | long=-68.15194 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Gift shop, decorations }} * {{buy | name=A to Z library | alt=Librairie A à Z| url= | email= | address=79, place La Salle | lat=49.22109 | long=-68.15405 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Books, board games, children's games, decorative items and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Spin sports & outdoors | alt=Spin sports & plein air | url=http://www.spinsport.qc.ca | email= | address=29, place La Salle | lat=49.22137 | long=-68.1524 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Outdoor equipment, clothing, shoes. }} ===Shopping centers=== * {{buy | name=Centre Manicouagan | url= | email= | address=600, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=There are over 50 stores and boutiques at this shopping mall in Baie-Comeau. A renovated food-fair offers a non-smoking environment. Open daily. }} * {{buy | name=Galeries Baie-Comeau inc. | url= | email= | address=300, boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Shopping mall, several shops. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=L'Aquarium Sushi Bar | url= | email= | address= (West) 861, boulevard Lafleche, (East) 38 Place LaSalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone=+1 418 589-5887 (West), +1 418 296-2887 (East) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual dining and an impressive selection of fresh sushi rolls, combination platters and signature dishes are served up at this restaurant, which offers locations in the eastern and western sectors of the city. }} * {{eat | name=Brochetterie Chez Greco | url=http://chezgreco.ca/restaurants/baie-comeau/ | email= | address=1257, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 295-3003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are a variety of authentic Greek specialties at this restaurant. The menu features moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and more Greek foods. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Bar Terrasse Les Trois Barils | url= | email= | address=200, boulevard Lasalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3681 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant has a varied menu consisting of Canadian, Italian and regional specialties. Steak and seafood dishes also popular. Dining accommodations for up to 175 guests including a terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Dixie Lee Poulet Frit | alt= | url= | email= | address=1150, boulevard Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 589-3376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant serves flavourful fried chicken. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant La Cache d'Amelie | url= | email= | address=37, avenue Marquette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3722 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guests can enjoy a fine-dining experience and sample regional dishes. The restaurant is licensed and includes a non-smoking section. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Les Pates | url= | email= | address=836, rue de Puyjalon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza and fresh stuffed pastas. Delivery is available. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Nori | url= | email= | address=905, rue Bosse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The restaurant features an Asian menu of fine-cuisine including seafood specialties. The location is licensed and provides non-smoking sections for its patrons. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Pizza Royale | url=https://www.facebook.com/pizzaroyale1970/ | email=emplois@pizzaroyale.ca | address=2674, boulevard Laflèche (Route 138) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-5427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Menu includes several types of pizza as well as other dishes such as pasta, salads, sandwiches and Chinese food. The restaurant is also licensed and is open late on weekends. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Baie-Comeau.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Hôtel le Manoir in Baie-Comeau]] ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-baiecomeau-canada-CN322 | email= | address=745 boul. Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-8252 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Offering continental breakfast, business services, refrigerator and valet service. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Grand Hotel | url=http://www.legrandhotel.ca/ang/contact_us.html | email=legrandhotel@globetrotter.net | address=48 Place Lasalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 297-6994 | tollfree=+1-888-838-8880 | fax=+1 418 294-2040 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star complex that was completely renovated. Has forty-five rooms, some with kitchenettes. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Baie-Comeau | alt= | url=http://www.travelodgebaiecomeau.com/en-gb | email=reception@travelodgebaiecomeau.com | address=285 boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 296-9686 | tollfree=+1-800-563-9686 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=100 guest rooms, all equipped with coffee makers, cable TV, free wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel also offers free hot breakfast, a restaurant and bar, a fitness room and outdoor hot tubs. This is a pet-friendly property. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Manoir | url=http://www.manoirbc.com/en/ | email=manoirbc@globetrotter.qc.ca | address=8, avenue Cabot | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-866-796-3391 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel accommodations include 57 rooms with many amenities including free coffee, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, telephone with alarm clock and more. Services include tennis court, bicycle and snowmobile rentals, restaurant and business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Le Comte | url=http://www.lecomtehotel.com/french/ | email= | address=285, boulevard La Salle | lat=49.21455 | long=-68.18683 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 800 563-9686 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, restaurant, bar, terrace, free wireless internet. Other services: hot tub, tennis court, hairdresser/beauty salon. }} ===Hotel and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel Hauterive | url=http://www.hotelhauterive.com/ | email=info@hotelhauterive.com | address=1145, Avenue Nouvel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2041 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418 589-2043 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Meeting rooms are supplied with audio and visual equipment. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel La Caravelle | url=http://www.afinit.ca/hotelcaravelle/ | email=info@hotelcaravelle.ca | address=202, blvd. LaSalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-4986 | tollfree=+1-800-463-4986 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Only hotel on the north shore with an indoor swimming pool (open July and August). Outdoor terrace and sauna adjacent to the pool. }} ===Motels=== * {{sleep | name=Motel Amigo | url= | email= | address=221 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21618 | long=-68.17159 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=The motel includes 20 rooms with both smoking and non-smoking units available. All rooms include a bathroom, television and telephone. Free outdoor parking is provided. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Nord | url= | email= | address=120 boulevard Comeau | lat=49.22803 | long=-68.19107 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodations include 14 air-conditioned rooms, each complete with private bathroom, telephone and television. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Boréal motel | url=http://leborealmotel.com/ | email= | address=1060, boulevard Laflèche | lat=49.19763 | long=-68.26405 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 866 589-7835 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, rooms for seniors available, free internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Rosier Baie Comeau | url=http://www.moteldurosier.com/ | email=info@moteldurosier.com | address=228 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21499 | long=-68.17239 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=All rooms include amenities such as a hair dryer, clock radio and free coffee. Select suites provide additional features including Internet access and whirlpools. Bar, billiards. }} ===Campings=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Boréal | url=https://www.camping-boreal.com/ | email=campingboreal@hotmail.com | address=300, route 138 | lat=49.283 | long=-68.161 | directions= | phone =+1 418 296-6949 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $27CAD to $43CAD | checkin=13:00 | checkout=2018-11-16 | calendar=May to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located along the Rivière aux Anglais away from the city in the heart of nature. Availability of 168 pitches including 69 reserved for passenger travellers. Land for tents with or without service as well as land for trailers with services. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email=campingmanic2@globetrotter.net | address=km 23, Route 389 | lat=49.32108 | long=-68.37143 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $25CAD to $34CAD | checkin=14:00 | checkout=14:00 | calendar=June to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located near Jean-Lesage generating station. 83 pitches available, including 30 without service, 53 with 2 or 3 services. Beach, swimming, volleyball, playground, fishing nearby, mountain biking trails nearby. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Baie-Comeau. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage in town, but no signal in highway or rural areas. ==Go next== The main road (Route 138) goes west to [[Montréal]], but heading east the road abruptly ends at Kegashka, one town east of Natashquan. [[Quebec Route 389]], which is gravel for long stretches, heads northward toward [[Fermont]] and then [[Labrador City]]; from there the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] provides a long but overland means to reach [[Blanc-Sablon]]/[[Forteau]]. Another option is to take a coastal ferry which heads eastward from Sept-Îles through the 450km of sparsely-populated fjords and no roads. [[Anticosti]] Island is reachable by ferry or aircraft from Sept-Îles and [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]. * {{listing | name= Air Liaison| alt= | url=http://www.airliaison.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$502-518 one way | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=has two 30-min flights from Baie-Comeau to [[Anticosti]] Island each M Tu Th F at 08:35 and 09:15. The 30-min return flight leaves at 11:35 and 16:40 on the same days }} [[Saguenay]] is reachable by road from Tadoussac. It is also possible to cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to [[Matane]], a point of entry to the [[Gaspé Peninsula]]. {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] | image2=Qc389.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2 = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Labrador City]] | minorl2=[[Fermont]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} * '''[[Quebec Route 389]]''' is a highway from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City that will take you to '''Centrale Jean-Lesage''' (Manic-2) a hydroelectric power station on the Manicouagan River about {{convert|25|km}}, or 30 minutes by road, north of Baie-Comeau. The reception pavilion presents a replica of a life-size turbine, an exhibition hall and a projection room which presents the construction and operation of a power plant. Further along Route 389 is the '''Barrage Daniel-Johnson''' (Manic-5) a hydroelectric development comprising the largest multi-arch dam in the world and two power stations located at north of Baie-Comeau. The dam offers a magnificent view of the glacial valley of the region. * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Forestier d'Antan village, hiking in the forest or on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | url=https://municipalites-du-quebec.ca/franquelin/ | email= | address=14, rue des Érables, C.P. 10, Franquelin, Qc, G0H 1E0 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-1406 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Village Forestier d'Antan, hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions , shellfish harvesting, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Chute-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalitecao.ca/ | wikidata=Q2967703 | lat=49.1234 | long=-68.3907 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This coastal municipality located in the "suburb" of the industrial city of Baie-Comeau, is focused on hydroelectricity, forestry, as well as services for travelers and tourists: hiking trails, former Outardes I power station, golf, parks and playgrounds, hunting and fishing and boating on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rivière aux Outardes. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a privileged place for hunting and fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River and accessible via Route 389. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.216|-68.15}} {{translate|fr}} 1ppk5hxb2x4lcba3z0nf03lwm8z0wfu 4492228 4492223 2022-07-29T10:17:38Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Go next */ I'm jot going by clean this up, wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Baie Comeau''' is a city that is approximately 420 km (260&nbsp;mi) north-east of [[Quebec City]] in the Côte-Nord region of the province of [[Quebec]]. It is on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. ==Understand== [[File:Baie St-Pancrace pres de Baie-Comeau.JPG|thumb|upright 1.3|St-Pancrace Bay]] The municipality had a population of 21,500 in 2016, which has declined from 25,500 in 1996. The population is roughly split between two urban area population centres within the city limits: Baie-Comeau proper and Hauterive. The city is named after the adjacent Comeau Bay, which is named in honour of Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau, a Québécois naturalist. Baie-Comeau is the birthplace of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney. ===History=== Baie-Comeau proper (the eastern part of the current town) was founded in 1936 when a paper mill was constructed by Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. Experiencing remarkable growth, the Town of Baie-Comeau was incorporated the following year. The area continued to see economic development with the establishment of the hydro-electric power stations on the Manicouagan and Outardes Rivers beginning with the Chutes-aux-Outardes Station in 1952, an aluminum smelter in 1958, and grain warehouses (the largest in Canada) in 1959. ===Climate=== In July, the average daily high is near 21°C (70°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near 10°C (50°F). In January, the average daily high is about -9°C (16°F) but at night it cools down to a temperature near -20°C (-4°F). No matter when in the year you go, you should always bring a jacket. Temperatures can deviate significantly from the average, so be prepared. ==Get in== ===By car=== Baie-Comeau is five to six hours beyond Québec City on Québec Route 138. As there is no railway, the main option is to come by car. From [[Quebec City]], take Autoroute 440-E until it becomes Quebec Route 138. Drive about 400&nbsp;km until you arrive in Baie Comeau. Visitors from [[Montréal]] or points westward on the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] will arrive in Québec City on Autoroute 40 (as the last bridge on the St. Lawrence is west of the city), then follow the north shore from there. From [[Chicoutimi-Jonquière]] and [[Lac-Saint-Jean]] go to Chicoutimi Nord, where Québec Route 172 follows the north shore of the Saguenay river to [[Tadoussac]]. From there, Québec Route 138 leads 200&nbsp;km downriver to Baie-Comeau. From [[Atlantic Canada]], take the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] westward to [[Rivière-du-Loup]], then cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to reach Route 138 on the north shore. (From [[New Brunswick]]'s [[Acadian Coast]], an alternative route is to enter at [[Campbellton]]-Pointe à la Croix, take QC132 through [[Amqui]] to [[Rimouski]] or [[Matane]], then cross the St. Lawrence by ferry.) ===By plane=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Baie-Comeau Airport | alt={{IATA|YBC}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1325 | long=-68.204444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2902713 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Domestic flights }} ** [http://airliaison.ca/en/ Air Liaison] flies from Mont-Joli, [[Quebec City]], [[Sept-Îles]], and [[Labrador City|Wabush]]. ** [https://www.pascan.com/en/ Pascan Aviation] flies from [[Saguenay|Bagotville]], Montreal-Saint-Hubert Airport, and Sept-Îles. ** Air Canada closed its station in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ===By bus=== * {{Listing|name=Intercar|url=http://www.intercar.ca/|email=serviceclient@intercar.ca|phone=+1-418-547-2167|tollfree=+1-800-806-2167|lastedit=2022-05-01|content=Operates bus routes within [[Quebec]].}} Operates the following routes to Baie-Comeau: ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Montreal]] including stops in Forestville, [[Tadoussac]], [[Baie-Sainte-Catherine]], [[Saint-Siméon]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Clermont (Quebec)|Clermont]], [[Saint-Hilarion]], [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[Saint-Tite-des-Caps]], [[Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré]], [[Boischatel]], and [[Quebec City]]. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal. Operates daily. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Forestville is 1.75 hours, from Saint-Siméon is 4 hours, from La Malbaie is 4.5 hours, from Baie-Saint-Paul is 6 hours, and from Quebec City is 7.25 hours. ** Between Baie-Comeau and [[Sept-Îles]] including a stop in Godbout. Travel time to Baie-Comeau from Sept-Îles is 3.75 hours hours and from Godbout is 1.25 hours. Operates several days per week. ===By boat=== * {{Listing|name=La Société des traversiers du Québec|url=https://www.traversiers.com/|tollfree=+1-877-787-7483|lastedit=2022-05-14|content=Operates ferries within [[Quebec]].}} Operates a ferry route that crosses between the St. Lawrence River's south shore and north shore. The ferry travels between [[Matane]] and Baie-Comeau (2 hours 20 minutes crossing), and between Matane and Godbout (2 hours 10 minutes crossing). The ferry operates daily throughout the year, except certain public holidays. Between mid-June and early September, the ferry makes one round trip to Baie-Comeau and one trip to Godbout. During the remainder of the year, depending on the day, the ferry makes a round trip to either Baie-Comeau, to Godbout, or to both. Advance reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to bring a vehicle. ** Other points at which one can cross the St. Lawrence by ferry include Rimouski—Forestville, Trois-Pistoles—Les Escoumins, Rivière-du-Loup—Saint-Siméon and Lévis—Québec City. ==Get around== {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q139654|type=geomask}}{{Mapframe|49.2315|-68.2289|zoom=11}} It's best to have a car to drive around since the two parts of Baie Comeau are separate. Walking may be reasonable depending on the distance and season. * {{listing | name=Budget Location De Vehicules | alt= | url= | email= | address=799, boul Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-4404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Hire car rental. }} ==See and do== * {{see | name=Atelier Carole Caron |url= | email= | address=1181 rue de Dieppe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9547 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Carole Caron paints on fabric with acrylic resin. Her works mostly feature colourful and lively scenes of children. }} * {{see | name=Centre Boreal du St-Laurent |url= | email= | address=3, avenue Denonville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-0177 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This forest learning centre allows visitors to discover the effects glaciers had on the Cote Nord region and its landscapes. Other attractions and activities include a natural park, observation sites, hiking trails and more. }} * {{see | name=Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau |url=http://www.centredesartsbc.com/ | email=info@cabc.baie-comeau.ca | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Shows and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Galerie d'art Claude Bonneau |url=http://www.claudebonneau.com/ | email= | address=13, place La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8862 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Exhibition of art and antiques. }} * {{see | name=Maison de la Faune |url= | email= | address=3501, boulevard Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2219 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Visitors will discover and learn about the fauna or wildlife of the Cote-Nord region. Children under the age of seven get in free. Hiking trails and a boutique are also available. }} * {{see | name=Le Theatre de Baie-Comeau |url= | email= | address=1660, rue de Bretagne | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 295-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Constructed in 1992, the theatre can accommodate 850 guests and showcases a variety of plays and shows during the year. Ticket packages are available. }} * {{see | name=The Whale Route |url=http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/en/plan-your-trip/road-trip-ideas/the-whale-route | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Côte-Nord – Manicouagan and Côte-Nord – Duplessis border the St. Lawrence for 1250 km (775 mi), from [[Tadoussac]] to [[Blanc-Sablon]]. The coastline of these regions has been designated the Whale Route, because 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. }} ==Buy== ===Shops=== * {{buy | name=Borale soap factory | alt=Manufacture de savon Borale | url= | email= | address=4, place La Salle | lat=49.22096 | long=-68.15097 | directions= | phone = +1 418 298-1888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Manufacture of soap, Marseille soap, natural products }} * {{buy | name=Père d'Jos General Store | alt=Magasin général du Père d'Jos| url= | email= | address=23, Place La Salle | lat=49.22129 | long=-68.15194 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Gift shop, decorations }} * {{buy | name=A to Z library | alt=Librairie A à Z| url= | email= | address=79, place La Salle | lat=49.22109 | long=-68.15405 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-9334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Books, board games, children's games, decorative items and gifts. }} * {{buy | name=Spin sports & outdoors | alt=Spin sports & plein air | url=http://www.spinsport.qc.ca | email= | address=29, place La Salle | lat=49.22137 | long=-68.1524 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-8282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Outdoor equipment, clothing, shoes. }} ===Shopping centers=== * {{buy | name=Centre Manicouagan | url= | email= | address=600, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=There are over 50 stores and boutiques at this shopping mall in Baie-Comeau. A renovated food-fair offers a non-smoking environment. Open daily. }} * {{buy | name=Galeries Baie-Comeau inc. | url= | email= | address=300, boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Shopping mall, several shops. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=L'Aquarium Sushi Bar | url= | email= | address= (West) 861, boulevard Lafleche, (East) 38 Place LaSalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone=+1 418 589-5887 (West), +1 418 296-2887 (East) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Casual dining and an impressive selection of fresh sushi rolls, combination platters and signature dishes are served up at this restaurant, which offers locations in the eastern and western sectors of the city. }} * {{eat | name=Brochetterie Chez Greco | url=http://chezgreco.ca/restaurants/baie-comeau/ | email= | address=1257, boul. Laflèche | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 295-3003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are a variety of authentic Greek specialties at this restaurant. The menu features moussaka, spanakopita, tzatziki and more Greek foods. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Bar Terrasse Les Trois Barils | url= | email= | address=200, boulevard Lasalle | lat= | long= |directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3681 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant has a varied menu consisting of Canadian, Italian and regional specialties. Steak and seafood dishes also popular. Dining accommodations for up to 175 guests including a terrace. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Dixie Lee Poulet Frit | alt= | url= | email= | address=1150, boulevard Laflèche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 589-3376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This restaurant serves flavourful fried chicken. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant La Cache d'Amelie | url= | email= | address=37, avenue Marquette | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3722 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Guests can enjoy a fine-dining experience and sample regional dishes. The restaurant is licensed and includes a non-smoking section. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Les Pates | url= | email= | address=836, rue de Puyjalon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-9921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pizza and fresh stuffed pastas. Delivery is available. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Nori | url= | email= | address=905, rue Bosse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The restaurant features an Asian menu of fine-cuisine including seafood specialties. The location is licensed and provides non-smoking sections for its patrons. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Pizza Royale | url=https://www.facebook.com/pizzaroyale1970/ | email=emplois@pizzaroyale.ca | address=2674, boulevard Laflèche (Route 138) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-5427 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Menu includes several types of pizza as well as other dishes such as pasta, salads, sandwiches and Chinese food. The restaurant is also licensed and is open late on weekends. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Baie-Comeau.jpg|thumb|upright 1.3|Hôtel le Manoir in Baie-Comeau]] ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau | url=http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-baiecomeau-canada-CN322 | email= | address=745 boul. Lafleche | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-8252 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Offering continental breakfast, business services, refrigerator and valet service. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Grand Hotel | url=http://www.legrandhotel.ca/ang/contact_us.html | email=legrandhotel@globetrotter.net | address=48 Place Lasalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 297-6994 | tollfree=+1-888-838-8880 | fax=+1 418 294-2040 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Three-star complex that was completely renovated. Has forty-five rooms, some with kitchenettes. }} * {{sleep | name=Travelodge Baie-Comeau | alt= | url=http://www.travelodgebaiecomeau.com/en-gb | email=reception@travelodgebaiecomeau.com | address=285 boulevard La Salle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 296-9686 | tollfree=+1-800-563-9686 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=100 guest rooms, all equipped with coffee makers, cable TV, free wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel also offers free hot breakfast, a restaurant and bar, a fitness room and outdoor hot tubs. This is a pet-friendly property. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Manoir | url=http://www.manoirbc.com/en/ | email=manoirbc@globetrotter.qc.ca | address=8, avenue Cabot | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-866-796-3391 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Hotel accommodations include 57 rooms with many amenities including free coffee, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, telephone with alarm clock and more. Services include tennis court, bicycle and snowmobile rentals, restaurant and business centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Le Comte | url=http://www.lecomtehotel.com/french/ | email= | address=285, boulevard La Salle | lat=49.21455 | long=-68.18683 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 800 563-9686 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, restaurant, bar, terrace, free wireless internet. Other services: hot tub, tennis court, hairdresser/beauty salon. }} ===Hotel and motels=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel Hauterive | url=http://www.hotelhauterive.com/ | email=info@hotelhauterive.com | address=1145, Avenue Nouvel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 589-2041 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418 589-2043 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Meeting rooms are supplied with audio and visual equipment. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel-Motel La Caravelle | url=http://www.afinit.ca/hotelcaravelle/ | email=info@hotelcaravelle.ca | address=202, blvd. LaSalle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-4986 | tollfree=+1-800-463-4986 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Only hotel on the north shore with an indoor swimming pool (open July and August). Outdoor terrace and sauna adjacent to the pool. }} ===Motels=== * {{sleep | name=Motel Amigo | url= | email= | address=221 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21618 | long=-68.17159 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-3131 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=The motel includes 20 rooms with both smoking and non-smoking units available. All rooms include a bathroom, television and telephone. Free outdoor parking is provided. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Nord | url= | email= | address=120 boulevard Comeau | lat=49.22803 | long=-68.19107 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodations include 14 air-conditioned rooms, each complete with private bathroom, telephone and television. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Boréal motel | url=http://leborealmotel.com/ | email= | address=1060, boulevard Laflèche | lat=49.19763 | long=-68.26405 | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1 866 589-7835 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=3-star establishment, rooms for seniors available, free internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Motel du Rosier Baie Comeau | url=http://www.moteldurosier.com/ | email=info@moteldurosier.com | address=228 boulevard Lasalle | lat=49.21499 | long=-68.17239 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-6696 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=All rooms include amenities such as a hair dryer, clock radio and free coffee. Select suites provide additional features including Internet access and whirlpools. Bar, billiards. }} ===Campings=== * {{sleep | name=Camping Boréal | url=https://www.camping-boreal.com/ | email=campingboreal@hotmail.com | address=300, route 138 | lat=49.283 | long=-68.161 | directions= | phone =+1 418 296-6949 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $27CAD to $43CAD | checkin=13:00 | checkout=2018-11-16 | calendar=May to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located along the Rivière aux Anglais away from the city in the heart of nature. Availability of 168 pitches including 69 reserved for passenger travellers. Land for tents with or without service as well as land for trailers with services. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email=campingmanic2@globetrotter.net | address=km 23, Route 389 | lat=49.32108 | long=-68.37143 | directions= | phone = +1 418 296-2810 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From $25CAD to $34CAD | checkin=14:00 | checkout=14:00 | calendar=June to September | lastedit=2018-11-16 | content=Campground located near Jean-Lesage generating station. 83 pitches available, including 30 without service, 53 with 2 or 3 services. Beach, swimming, volleyball, playground, fishing nearby, mountain biking trails nearby. }} ==Connect== There is no GSM mobile coverage in Baie-Comeau. Bell/Telus users will get 3G (UMTS) coverage in town, but no signal in highway or rural areas. ==Go next== The main road (Route 138) goes west to [[Montréal]], but heading east the road abruptly ends at Kegashka, one town east of Natashquan. [[Quebec Route 389]], which is gravel for long stretches, heads northward toward [[Fermont]] and then [[Labrador City]]; from there the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] provides a long but overland means to reach [[Blanc-Sablon]]/[[Forteau]]. Another option is to take a coastal ferry which heads eastward from Sept-Îles through the 450km of sparsely-populated fjords and no roads. [[Anticosti]] Island is reachable by ferry or aircraft from Sept-Îles and [[Havre-Saint-Pierre]]. * {{listing | name= Air Liaison| alt= | url=http://www.airliaison.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$502-518 one way | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=has two 30-min flights from Baie-Comeau to [[Anticosti]] Island each M Tu Th F at 08:35 and 09:15. The 30-min return flight leaves at 11:35 and 16:40 on the same days }} [[Saguenay]] is reachable by road from Tadoussac. It is also possible to cross the St. Lawrence River by ferry to [[Matane]], a point of entry to the [[Gaspé Peninsula]]. {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] | image2=Qc389.svg | imagesize2=22 | link2 = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Labrador City]] | minorl2=[[Fermont]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} * '''[[Quebec Route 389]]''' is a highway from Baie-Comeau to Labrador City that will take you to '''Centrale Jean-Lesage''' (Manic-2) a hydroelectric power station on the Manicouagan River about {{convert|25|km}}, or 30 minutes by road, north of Baie-Comeau. The reception pavilion presents a replica of a life-size turbine, an exhibition hall and a projection room which presents the construction and operation of a power plant. Further along Route 389 is the '''Barrage Daniel-Johnson''' (Manic-5) a hydroelectric development comprising the largest multi-arch dam in the world and two power stations located at north of Baie-Comeau. The dam offers a magnificent view of the glacial valley of the region. <!-- this section is commented out as it does not follow the Wikivoyage format. There is too much detail here that belongs in the destination articles. "Go next" is meant to provide only a brief introduction to the articles. "Go next" should never include municipal office addresses and phone numbers: * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Forestier d'Antan village, hiking in the forest or on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | url=https://municipalites-du-quebec.ca/franquelin/ | email= | address=14, rue des Érables, C.P. 10, Franquelin, Qc, G0H 1E0 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-1406 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Village Forestier d'Antan, hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions , shellfish harvesting, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Chute-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalitecao.ca/ | wikidata=Q2967703 | lat=49.1234 | long=-68.3907 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=This coastal municipality located in the "suburb" of the industrial city of Baie-Comeau, is focused on hydroelectricity, forestry, as well as services for travelers and tourists: hiking trails, former Outardes I power station, golf, parks and playgrounds, hunting and fishing and boating on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Rivière aux Outardes. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-05 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a privileged place for hunting and fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River and accessible via Route 389. }} --> {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.216|-68.15}} {{translate|fr}} slp252j4j4vqnxvfcto2t5erjznb5b9 0 127545 4491870 4490860 2022-07-28T15:14:07Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Caniapiscau_Banner.jpg}} '''[http://www.caniapiscau.net/en/tourism Caniapiscau]''' is a vast but sparsely-populated regional county municipality, with 4,260 people in a remote 70,390-km² area of [[North Shore (Quebec)|northeastern Quebec]]. The main attractions of the MRC of Caniapiscau are: *its vast hinterland made up of rivers, lakes, peat bogs, forests, mountains offering unique panoramas, wild hunting and fishing sites, quad and snowmobile trails, varied wildlife and flora distinctive for its nordicity ; *wild camping to taste the exceptional nature and enjoy outdoor adventures; *backcountry expeditions (eg canoe or kayak expeditions, hunting (eg caribou) and fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, hiking) offered by outfitters; generally, outfitters organize seaplane flights from southern Quebec to the site of the outfitter; *its night sky for observing the aurora borealis, stars (without light pollution) and the movement of large satellites; *picking wild berries such as blueberries, raspberries, crowberries, red berries; *its Nordic events (e.g. "Taïga Challenge" dog race, long snowmobile expeditions, etc.). ==Towns and villages == * {{marker|type=city|name=Fermont|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2474) is the larger of the two main settlements. It was established in 1972 to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. A single 1.3 km-long building serves as a windbreak for the village, and houses the city hall, 500 apartments, a grocer (Métro), shops, a bowling alley, schools, hotel, and a bar. [[File:Schefferville Lac Pearce.jpg|thumb|Schefferville Lac Pearce]] * {{marker|type=city|name=Schefferville|wikidata=Q141693}} (population 155) is not accessible by road. Schefferville was established by the Iron Ore Company of Canada in 1954 to support the mining of rich iron ore deposits in the area. At its peak in the late 1960s, Schefferville had about 5,000 residents. But iron ore mining ceased there in 1982. Most of the 4,000 or so non-Indigenous occupants left, leaving mostly Indigenous people who had settled there in the preceding 30 years. ==Other destinations== There was a temporary work camp from 1974-1984 during construction of the James Bay hydroelectric project: * Caniapiscau (<small>54°52′4.1″N 69°50′10.5″W</small>), as a small community without a permanent population established 1974 on the north side of the Caniapiscau Reservoir. A temporary work site at the end of the {{km|666}} Trans-Taiga Road (fr: ''Route Transtaïga''), abandoned when hydroelectric development was completed. This is reachable by 4WD vehicles from the main James Bay Road; except for an outfitter's camp and floatplane base, there's basically nothing there. * Brisay, as a waypoint, marks a fork in the road on the west side of the Caniapiscau Reservoir. There are no services. ==Understand== While "Caniapiscau" is used here to identify the regional county municipality, a large hydroelectric reservoir and an abandoned former work camp also bear the name. There is no permanent population associated with these points. Fermont and Schefferville are remote mining communities; Schefferville is linked to [[Sept-Îles]] by rail, and Mont Wright (close to Fermont) is linked to [[Port-Cartier]] by a different railway. Schefferville is not reachable by road; its mine closed in the mid-1980s when resource prices were low, but has since re-opened. The Innu reserves of Matimekosh (2016 pop. 613) and Lac-John (2016 pop. 33) are located within and beside Schefferville, respectively, while the Naskapi reserved land of Kawawachikamach (2016 pop. 601) is 15 km north of Schefferville. [[Quebec Route 389]] serves Fermont, continuing across a provincial boundary to [[Labrador City]] some 28 km (16 miles) distant on the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]]. With the exception of small native communities, there is little or no other permanent settlement in the region. The west side of the reservoir is on a branch of the [[James Bay]] Road and therefore not accessible by road from Fermont, short of making a wide (and bizarre) 2760-km detour through [[Baie-Comeau]], [[Tadoussac]], [[Chicoutimi-Jonquière|Chicoutimi-Nord]], [[Lac St. Jean]], [[Chibougamau]]-Chapais and Matagami. (A five-province road trip from [[Ontario]] to either coast, [[Dryden]]-[[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] or [[Ottawa]]-[[St. John's]], would be comparable in distance.) ==Talk== Mostly French. Fermont is one of the northernmost French-speaking towns of any size worldwide. ==Get in== ===Fermont=== [[Quebec Route 389]] (an often-gravel road with few services) connects [[Baie-Comeau]] to Fermont, a 566 km drive which takes 6-8 hours. There is fuel and lodging (motels) at Manic 5 (km 214) and Relais Gabriel (km 317). Most of this road has no services at all, so plan carefully. Route 389 continues 28 km into [[Labrador City]] as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]]. Flights to Wabush Airport (near Labrador City) depart Montreal, Quebec City and various other points in Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador. ===Schefferville=== ====By road==== Schefferville is not accessible by road. ====By train==== A train runs north on the Quebec North Shore & Labrador (QNS&L) line from [[Sept-Îles]] through Emeril, [[Labrador]] to Schefferville, an otherwise-inaccessible mining community in northern Québec. This line is owned by three First Nations (Indigenous) groups. "Tshiuetin" means "north wind" in the Naskapi language. This line does not connect to the rest of the North American rail system. * {{listing | name=Tshiuetin Rail Transportation | alt= | url=http://www.tshiuetin.net | email=billetterie@tshiuetin.ca | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-962-5530 | tollfree=+1-866-962-0988 | hours=Departing Sept-Îles: M Th at 08:00. Departing Schefferville: Tu F at 08:00 | price=$175 round trip ($115 for Indigenous persons) | lastedit=2017-02-02 | content=10-12 hrs of spectacular scenery. Sandwiches and microwaved meals are available in a dining car. Server may not speak English or French, so brush up on your Naskapi. The northbound train stops at Emeril Jct (no services, no populated place, no mobile telephone signal) at about 15:00 and southbound at about 12:00 (Quebec time). Labrador City is a 45-minute drive on Highway 500 from Emeril Jct, so you should have transportation arranged to meet you. }} ====By plane==== * {{listing | type=go | name=Schefferville Airport | alt={{IATA|YKL}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.805278 | long=-66.805278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Schefferville Airport | image=Schefferville Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q3912785 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Air Inuit | alt= | url=http://www.airinuit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-361-2965 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-03 | content=It flies M-Sa from Montreal (starting at $1900 roundtrip) to Quebec City (starting at $1800 roundtrip) to Schefferville. On M W F this flight continues on to Kuujjuaq (starting at $725 roundtrip from Schefferville) and four other settlements in [[Nunavik]]. There are 1 or 2 flights a day from Sept-Îles (1½ hr, from $1300 roundtrip). On Sunday, the flight continues to [[Kuujjuaq]]. (All fees and taxes included in prices shown.) }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|53.449|-67.412|zoom=6}} {{mapshape}} As there is no road, traffic from Fermont to Schefferville must pass through [[Labrador]] by rail ("Emeril" is a flag stop where the line crosses the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] with no populated place and no services) or by air (from Wabush airport near [[Labrador City]]). There is a taxi in each village: * {{listing | name=Taxi Liaison Fermont | alt= | url= | email= | address=3 rue Tilly, Fermont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5087 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Taxi Porlier | alt= | url= | email= | address=524 Ruth St, Schefferville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-585-3453 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File:Caniapiscau Reservoir.jpg|thumb|Caniapiscau Reservoir]] Caniapiscau is home to the huge '''Caniapiscau Reservoir''', the largest body of water in Quebec. It was named after Lake Caniapiscau that was flooded in 1981 due to the formation of the reservoir. ==Do== Various outfitters sell fishing expeditions (northern pike, walleye, lake trout and brook char/speckled trout) and caribou hunting expeditions. Most of these operations are based outside the region and fly the visitor in to a remote off-grid location; a few fly from Schefferville to some otherwise-inaccessible point. ===Events=== * {{do | name=Défi Taïga | alt= | url=http://www.defitaiga.ca | email= | address=130, rue le Carrefour, Fermont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-341-0355, +1 709 987-0355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=A 200-km sled dog race through boreal forest as part of the Taïga Festival of Fermont. This is the longest dog sled race in Eastern Canada. }} ==Buy== Fermont's windbreak building has a grocer (Métro), a liquor store, and other shops and services. ==Eat== ===Fermont=== * {{eat | name=L'Authentique Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address= In the ''centre commercial''| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-287-3005 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Casse-croûte de l’aréna | alt= | url= | email= | address= In the Fermont arena| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-287-9444| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content=Snack bar open September-April }} * {{eat | name=Club social des Moose | alt= | url= | email= | address=401, le Carrefour | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5044 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content=Sunday breakfast Sep-Jun: 08:00-12:00 }} * {{eat | name=Dyailo Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=299 le Carrefour, Fermont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-3161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Schefferville=== * {{eat | name=Cantine Chez Rita's | alt= | url= | email= | address=120 Val-Gregoire, Schefferville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-585-2379 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Blabla | alt= | url= | email= | address=Schefferville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restaurant that mainly serves fast food like poutine, pizza and hamburgers. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name= Resto-Bar Zonix| alt= | url= | email= | address=In the ''centre commercial'', Fermont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5250| tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-F 11:00-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content=Restaurant, bar food. }} ==Sleep== ===Fermont=== * {{sleep | name= Hôtel Fermont| alt= | url= | email=hotel.fermont@diffusionfermont.ca | address=299, rue le Carrefour | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5451 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-287-3732 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$155 double | content=Inside the main building in the town. }} * {{sleep | name= Association loisir plein air de Fermont | alt= | url= | email= | address=300, rue des Lagopèdes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-3927 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Camping open during the summer }} ===Schefferville=== * {{sleep | name=Rodeway Inn Schefferville | alt=Hotel Innutel | url=http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/rodeway-inn-schefferville-hotel-cna36 | email= | address=300 Wishart | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-585-3888 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-585-3999 | checkin=16:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From $200 | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content=Close to the Schefferville Airport, overlooking Lake Knob. Hot breakfast included, wireless high-speed Internet, airport transportation. Also, free parking on premises, which isn't a big perq since there is no road into Schefferville. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Auberge Guest House | alt= | url=https://www.quebecoriginal.com/en/listing/lodging/hotels/hotel-auberge-guest-house-1055560 | email= | address=550 Star Creek | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-585-2520 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-31 | content=Also very basic. Rooms are over $200/night, breakfast included. A table d'hôte dinner is available by request only (a day or more in advance); a $30 flat rate includes soup, salad, main course and dessert. Bottles of wine are $30. }} ==Stay safe== At all times, visitors to remote areas must plan to be independent in terms of travel, accommodation, food, repairs, first aid, communication (e.g. satellite phones, geolocation) and general safety, depending on the activities practiced on land or at sea. In summer, visitors should take special precautions against insects, rain; in winter, protect yourself from the cold and storms by finding out about available refuges or by travelling with an experienced guide. Sometimes fog can occur and be prolonged. ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Fermont]] * [[Schefferville]] * [[Port-Cartier]] * [[Labrador City]] * [[Baie Comeau]] * [[Sept-Îles]] {{routebox | placename=Fermont | image1a=Qc389.svg | image1=NL Route 500.svg | imagesize1=22 | link1 = Trans-Labrador Highway | link1a = Quebec Route 389 | directionl1=NE | majorl1=[[Happy Valley-Goose Bay|Goose Bay]] | minorl1=[[Labrador City]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1='''[[Baie-Comeau]]''' }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{usableruralarea}} {{geo|53|-67|zoom=7}} o7l1au8bwggpcrzjk6e7x6cjcnsmzxo 0 127705 4492112 4491090 2022-07-29T05:58:51Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Get in */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe}} <!-- {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} due to the major issue discussed at [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] --> [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the Aatchala Bari at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at Barisha, south-west of Behala / Sakher Bazar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages – Sutanuti, Kalikata and Gobindapur - to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in the Kolkata region. }} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus stand Thakurpukur / Joka on Diamond Harbour Road. | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Rittwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} k4h7f9xfnkhuk8z4694w3y9bk0p54vk 4492113 4492112 2022-07-29T06:01:46Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.48|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the Aatchala Bari at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at Barisha, south-west of Behala / Sakher Bazar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages – Sutanuti, Kalikata and Gobindapur - to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in the Kolkata region. }} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus stand Thakurpukur / Joka on Diamond Harbour Road. | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Rittwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} 43rzxnqeyotulw2ml4461apckgc3o7m 4492114 4492113 2022-07-29T06:04:09Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.48|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus stand Thakurpukur / Joka on Diamond Harbour Road. | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Rittwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} omltlnvfy3bgvobzo3o11gao1nv3uhu 4492115 4492114 2022-07-29T06:05:50Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Gurusaday Museum wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.48|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Rittwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} 8p0iklvwky8671tr7n0eohgpba8yr9c 4492116 4492115 2022-07-29T06:06:29Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ Updated listing for Tollygunge film industry wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Santoshpur, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.48|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} t0uaewwobvll7yu8pz8nho9dmttffqd 4492117 4492116 2022-07-29T06:08:47Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Understand */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.48|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} 5xzcmbmeelprwldjvkc069k5weyadx9 4492118 4492117 2022-07-29T06:12:05Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Road | lat=22.50144 | long=88.36167 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832| wikipedia=South City Mall | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} ejxf6277eoy97klc5cqsf2fysi0j19g 4492120 4492118 2022-07-29T06:13:25Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Buy */ Updated listing for South City Mall wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to Kababs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also have a food zone within their outlet in the basement. '''Restaurants''' (on the 3rd floor): Mainland China Restaurant ({{phone|+91 33 64578361}}, innovative Chinese food), Flame & Grill (variety of kababs served hot), Zara the Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Mediterranean food), Benjarong (Thai food), Sarson. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} seqkf1qkmloecx87gfepv9e0ygru2m0 4492127 4492120 2022-07-29T06:33:18Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Buy */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} mor1m66e1jzyu27oyyeuhkz96utwj6c 4492128 4492127 2022-07-29T06:35:17Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Behala */ Updated listing for New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} o8aymbj6ef5gnp3ag7gcm9gjww2tziw 4492130 4492128 2022-07-29T06:36:03Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} tler5cju4oq7yt7rdmzge7d86vvkh7v 4492170 4492130 2022-07-29T07:45:53Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Connect */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Nearby== * {{listing | name=Samukpota | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A village known as a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} fyen6r2goz9ta38rkm89al5692xynu2 4492171 4492170 2022-07-29T07:46:11Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Nearby */ Updated listing for Samukpota wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road - Garia Bazaar - Kolkata 2014-02-12 2041 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Southern fringes}} [[File:SC Mall (2).JPG|thumb|right|350px|South City Shopping Mall]] [[File:Behala Downtown Arnab Dutta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Behala Downtown]] [[File:South City Towers, Kolkata.JPG|thumb|right|200px|South City residential towers]] The '''southern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is the rapidly mushrooming area south of the city. ==Understand== The district includes Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Taratala, Behala, Thakurpukur, Joka, Metiabruz, Baghajatin, Garia, Maheshtala, Batanagar, Akra, Nungi, Budge Budge, Pujali, Bishnupur, Amtala, Pailan, Kamalgazi, Narendrapur, Rajpur Sonarpur, Harinavi, Subhashgram, Mallikpur, Baruipur etc. New areas are being continuously developed and added to the city. Although Kolkata is a British-built city, the southern fringes were left by the British as virtually a big semi-urban slum area soon teeming with millions of refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The transformation to a modern city has been spectacular - with slums here and there, a reminder of the harrowing post partition days. Most of the ''udbastu colonies'' now sport a brighter look. ==Get in== ===By bus=== A large number of bus routes from other parts of Kolkata and outside Kolkata ply into this area. AC buses have also started plying as for example from Sulekha to Rajarhat-Newtown and from Tollygunge to Dumdum Airport. Some of the important bus stands and stops are: * {{go | name=Bagha Jatin More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4838 | long=88.3754 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Auto link to Rani Kuthi }} * {{go | name=Behala Chowrasta bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4871 | long=88.3133 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Manton bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3165 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Behala Parnasree Pally bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5094 | long=88.3064 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 5 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4685 | long=88.3801 | directions=lotus cinema | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Garia has three bus stands. This depot handles buses coming along Raja SC Mullick Road. The second bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. There is a bus stand in Patuli, handling 45 no. private bus. The Garia-Gol Park autos leave from opposite No. 5 Bus Stand. }} * {{go | name=Garia No. 6 bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4632 | long=88.3772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This bus depot handles buses coming along NSC Bose Road. Buses travelling south of Garia are handled by either No. 5 or No. 6 depot depending on the direction they are coming from. Autos on the Garia-Tollyguge route leave from near this bus stand. There also are autos for Boral. }} * {{go | name=Golf Green bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address=18/3 Uday Shankar Sarani | lat=22.4887 | long=88.3613 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Bus terminus for 223, 234, 234/1, 240, AC43 (Golf Green-Dumdum Airport via Sector 5 & New Town), AC9A (Golf Green-Dakhineswar) and Golf Green-Howrah mini. Auto link to Lake Garden/ Lords More. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur 8B bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4954 | long=88.3705 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It is terminus for E1, AC1, S9, AC9, AC9B, S31 & AC 31 buses and Jadavpur-Dumdum Airport and Jadavpur-Purbachal (via Diamond Harbour Road) minis. Auto to Nayabad, Rani Kuthi, Tollygunge Metro and Taratala (bit infrequent). Garia-Golpark auto passes through. }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur Thana More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5027 | long=88.3676 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Important crossing point. Famous for 240 (Golfgreen-Bagbazar). Many buses and minis travelling south for Jadavpur, Santoshpur and Garia pass through here. Prince Anwar Shah Road-Nimtala minibus passes through here. All Golf Green buses pass through here. Auto routes: Garia-Gol Park, Jadavpur-Taratala. }} * {{go | name=Joka Tram Depot bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4502 | long=88.3001 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Kamalgazi More bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4494 | long=88.3915 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=narendrapur }} * {{go | name=RaniKuthi bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4831 | long=88.3532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Buses, minibuses, autos plying along NSC Bose Road between Tollygunge and Garia pass through here. Auto links to Jadavpur 8B and Bagha Jatin More. }} * {{go | name=Taratala More bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5119 | long=88.3217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Tollygunge Phanri bus stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5004 | long=88.3451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All buses and minibuses travelling south to Tollygunge Metro and beyond pass through here. Auto link: Tollyguge-Hazra More. }} ===By metro=== The Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash (New Garia) metro cuts across this area. Except for Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Kavi Subhash, which have stations at ground level, the entire track in the Southern fringes is elevated. New metro lines are being constructed from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum Airport and Joka to Esplanade. Progress is tardy at many places because of illegal occupation of railway land. The metro stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station | alt=Tollygunge Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4945 | long=88.3452 | directions=| phone= | content= }} * {{go | name=Netaji metro station| alt=Kudghat | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4810 | long=88.3460 | directions=| price=| content=}} * {{go | name=Masterda Surya Sen metro station| alt=Bansdroni | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4735 | long=88.3609 | directions=|content=}} * {{go | name=Gitanjali metro station | alt=Naktala | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4695 | long=88.3698 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Nazrul metro station | alt=Garia Bus Terminal | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4642 | long=88.3804 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Shahid Khudiram metro station | alt=Briji Dhalai Bridge | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4659 | long=88.3906 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} * {{go | name=Kavi Subhash metro station | alt=Changeover to overground suburban railway at New Garia railway station | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions=| phone= | hours= | price=| content= }} ===By train=== [[File:Garia Railway Station Road - Kolkata 2012-01-25 1281.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Garia railway station road.]] The Sealdah-Budge Budge, Sealdah-Canning, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour and Sealdah-Namkhana lines of Eastern Railway pass through this area. Beware of the work hour rush. Cycle rickshaws are available at all stations for local travel. The railway stations serving this area are: * {{go | name=Brace Bridge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5174 | long=88.3020 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Santoshpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5241 | long=88.2721 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Akra railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5147 | long=88.2492 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Nangi railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5005 | long=88.2240 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Budge Budge railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4928895 | long=88.1948585 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jadavpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4951079 | long=88.3749813 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=auto services available for Garfa, Haltu, Santoshpur & Jadavpur 8b & sulekha. 1,212, SD4 buses available from Jadavpur railway station area near Palbajar. }} * {{go | name=Baghajatin railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4827 | long=88.3867 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=New Garia railway station | alt= Change for Kavi Subhash Metro | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4723 | long=88.3977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 206, Garia stn-Howrah stn, Garia stn-Kolkata Stn, S5C (Nayabad-Howrah) available. }} * {{go | name=Garia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4662 | long=88.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=bus 1B, 45B, S5C, Garia stn-Howrah stn mini, Garia stn-BBD Bag mini, Garia stn-Newtown mini. }} * {{go | name=Narendrapur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4541 | long=88.4182 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Sonarpur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4427478 | long=88.4309013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Subhashgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.4138 | long=88.4342 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Mallikpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3974 | long=88.4333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Baruipur Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3658265 | long=88.4310842 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Shasan Road railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.3469 | long=88.4350 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== {{mapframe|22.47|88.35|width=500|zoom=12}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} * {{see | name=Gurusaday Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=P6, Diamond Harbour Rd, Joka | lat=22.45546 | long=88.30319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tollygunge film industry | alt=Centred around Tollygunge | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=From a beginning in the silent era in 1919 to the talking era in the 1930s to the golden days of 1950s to 1970s has been a chequered history. It has seen such greats as Satyajit Ray, Bimal Roy, Ritwick Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Tollygunge produces about 70 films annually. }} * {{see | name=State Archeological Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.49937 | long=88.31783 | directions=beside Behala tram depot. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The museum has a wide collection of antiques from the bronze age and various artefacts collected from excavations across West Bengal. }} * {{see | name=Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.502 | long=88.34584 | directions=at the crossing of Deshaparan Sashmal Road and Anwar Shah Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Tipu Sultan Mosque was built at Dharmatala in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque built later by the Waqf Committee at Tollygunge. It is called Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid. }} ==Do== [[Image:Aatchala Bari - Barisha - Kolkata 2011-10-03 030278.JPG|thumb|200px|right|The remains of the at-chala house at Barisha.]] * {{see | name=Durga Puja of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barisha | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata were part of a khas mahal or imperial jagir or an estate belonging to the Mughal emperor himself, whose jagirdari rights were held by the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. On November 10, 1698, they transferred, by lease, their rights over the three villages to the East India Company. The pillars of the cutchery (land rent collection office) where East India Company’s Charles Eyre, son-in-law of Job Charnock, was handed over the right to collect rent in three villages still stand. The family has been celebrating Durga Puja since 1610 in their ancestral home at Barisha. It is possibly the oldest organised festival in Kolkata. }} * {{do | name=Fame - South City | alt=Watch films | url=http://in.bookmyshow.com/cinemas/fame-south-city-kolkata/FSCK | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Do | name=Royal Calcutta Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.rcgc.in/golf_course/history.php | email= | address= | lat=22.493 | long=88.355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The oldest golf club in India, established in 1829. Exclusively for members and guests. }} * {{Do | name=Tollygunge Club | alt= | url=http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4993 | long=88.3419 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Exclusively for members and their guests. This club, founded in 1895, spread over a hundred-acre campus, is acknowledged as one of the top clubs in the world. It offers facilities for golf, tennis, squash, indoor and outdoor swimming, riding and amateur equestrian sports }} * {{do | name=Bata Maidan and Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Batanagar | lat=22.50454 | long=88.22948 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Learn== * {{listing | name=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | alt= | url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ | email= | address= | lat=22.4989 | long=88.3692 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was founded in 1876 by Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and is the oldest research institute in India. Sir C. V. Raman worked here during 1907 to 1933 on various topics of physics making discovery of the celebrated effect on scattering of light in 1928, which bears his name and that brought many accolades including the Nobel Prize. }} * {{listing | name=Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta | alt=IIM Calcutta | url= | email= | address=Joka | lat=22.445 | long=88.301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=IIM Calcutta Auditorium 1.jpg | hours= | price= | content=Established in 1961 it is a fully autonomous institution and offers several Post Graduate Diploma and Fellowship programmes in Management. }} * {{listing | name=Jadavpur University | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.5001 | long=88.3715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It was established by the National Council of Education in 1905, with the objective of challenging the British grip over education by offering education to the masses 'on national lines and under national control'. It was given the status of a university in 1955. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=South City Mall | alt= | url=http://southcitymall.in/ | email= | address=375 Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jadavpur | lat=22.5014 | long=88.3616 | directions=Taltala Bus Stop | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7566832 | content=It has a food court on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. Car parking available @ ₹25 per hour. }} * For Hiland Park Metropolis Mall see [[Kolkata/East]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fiya the Zayka | alt= | url= | email=fiyathezayka@gmail.com | address=44/1 Adi Ganga, Bansdroni Post Office Road, Bansdroni | lat=22.47319 | long=88.36114 | directions=opposite of Surya Sen Metro | phone= | tollfree=+919748079337 | fax= | hours=3-10:30PM | price=₹25/₹100 | content=Cooking the Royal Biryani is the profession of Fiya the Zayka’s; they serve Mughlai food, developed under the patronage of the Mughal Kings and Queens using the spices of the Mughals' adopted Indian homeland. }} ===South City Mall=== It has a [http://southcitymall.in/#/restaurants food court] on the third floor with a number of restaurants. Most of the restaurants have bars. The restaurants are splurge/mid-range. Apart from restaurants at the edges there is a big open space in the middle with seating arrangements. This area is served by KFC and other outlets serving food ranging from South Indian to kebabs. The open space food outlets are comparatively less costly. Spencer's also has a food zone within their outlet in the basement. * {{eat | name=Flame & Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 310, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24228503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Variety of Kababs served hot }} * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40277000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mainland China Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 313, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 64578361 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative Chinese food. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza Hut | alt= | url= | email= | address=3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40653061 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Subway | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop no. 306, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 40643116 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Zara The Tapas Bar and Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 309, 3rd Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 32568055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean food }} ===Behala=== * {{eat | name=Darbar Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=371/1 (48) Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Ashoka Cinema Hall | phone=+91 9830919450 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Haji Saheb | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9831063809 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jadu Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Behala Chowrasta | phone=+91 9874118554 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Panna's Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 N, Diamond Harbour Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33-24680535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=6 Ballyganj Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/4 Souren Roy Road, Behala AC Market, First Floor | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7384650430 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hatari | alt= | url= | email= | address=James Long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Kolkata 34 | alt= | url= | email= | address=James long Sarani | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-02 | content= }} ===Joka=== * {{eat | name=D's Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kalitala | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9051334724 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dakshinayan Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3A Bus Stop | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 65135660, +91 9831738083 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Herbs & Spices | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gennex Valley, Diamond Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 983016926 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Tollygunge=== * {{eat | name=Aaoji Khaoji | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shop No. 8, Tollygunge Metro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9836582305 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Venus Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=3/19 Haripada Dutta Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24224479 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Jadavpur=== * {{eat | name=Bawarchi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Beside 8B bus stand | phone=+91 33 66342645 24149486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Branch at Bagha Jatin }} * {{eat | name=Bhooter Raja Dilobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=A-25 CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions=next to Indian Coffee House | phone=+91 33 66037042 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Calcutta Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sukanta Setu Morh | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 66348354 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Golden Gate | alt= | url= | email= | address=100 Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24990096, +91 33 24721113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Chinese, North Indian, Bengali food }} * {{eat | name=Indian Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=CIT Market, Central Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24736476 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Santoshpur=== * {{eat | name=Open Sesame | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1, Survey Park Unnayan, Bengal Ambuja Complex | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24189334 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raajbarir Khawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=B/171 Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions=near Kidzee School | phone=+91 33 66246302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shiraz Golden Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=C279, Ajay Nagar, Survey Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Garia=== * {{eat | name=Anish Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2/92 NSC Bose Rd | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Allahabad Bank | phone=+91 9831524331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Brar's Punjabi Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Garia Main Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9831540560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Dishes | alt= | url= | email= | address=P-2A, Kanungo Park | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Padmashree Cinema | phone=+91 33 24305024 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ishan South Indian Delite Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=87 Baroda Ave | lat= | long= | directions=near State Bank of India | phone=+91 9830036626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Raj Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=124C, Raja SC Mullick Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near No. 5 bus stand | phone=+91 33 44504153 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Amit Das F.L. Off Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Santoshpur Jorabridge | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Liquor shop. }} * {{drink | name=Gossip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1050/1 Unnayan Commercial Complex, UNS 77, Survey Park, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24188348 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Palki | alt= | url= | email= | address=110 Baroda Avenue Extension, Patuli | lat= | long= | directions=Near 45 Bus Stand | phone=+91 33 24308378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Spoonz Rooftop Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=140-22A, NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge | lat= | long= | directions=Near Malancha Cinema | phone=+91 33 28370868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Trouble Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Survey Park, Ajay Nagar Morh, Santoshpur | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 33 24164126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eastern View Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=185/9 Santoshpur Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Nr Jora Bridge | phone=+91 33 2416-9396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=noon | price= | content=1-star with six rooms. Amenities include cable TV. Government approved. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artland | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/20162/ | email= | address=Pailan, Joka | lat=22.4375 | long=88.2926 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel East Palace | alt= | url=https://www.oyorooms.com/807/ | email= | address=Bishnupur | lat=22.4189 | long=88.2845 | directions= | phone=+91 6450 4025, +91 33 2497 9007, +91 9230613727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ibiza | alt=The Fern Resort & Spa | url=https://www.fernhotels.com/ | email=info.tf.ibiza@fernhotels.com | address=Diamond Harbour Road, Kriparampur | lat=22.350789 | long=88.266222 | directions=45 km from airport, 29 km from city centre | phone=+91 33 24809009, +91 33 24709929, +91 33 24809000, +91 33 24709928 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Price starts from ₹4,720 | lastedit=2018-07-27 | content=110 rooms, halls, conference rooms, swimming pool and many other indoor facilities. Arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, conferences, corporate award shows and dinner, dealer’s meet, training sessions etc. Lunch also available for non-boarders. }} * {{sleep | name=New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=394 Diamond Harbour Rd | lat=22.50124 | long=88.31804 | directions=Near Behala Tram Depot | phone=+91 9874661256 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} For places to sleep in other parts of Kolkata, see [[Kolkata/South#Sleep|South Kolkata]], [[Kolkata/Maidan#Sleep|Maidan]] and [[Kolkata/Esplanade#Sleep|Esplanade]] ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Kolkata Doordarshan Kendra | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Green | lat=22.4951 | long=88.3601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Nearby== * {{listing | name=Samukpota | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.44844 | long=88.49725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q60623484 | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=A village known as a "Green Mall," which offers an extensive collection of palm trees plus other plants, gardening tools, yoga instruction, and South Indian food. }} ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] * [[Sundarbans National Park]] {{routebox | placename=the southern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorl1=[[Kolkata/Maidan|Maidan]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1= | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/South|South Kolkata]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]] | minorr2= | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.47|88.32|}} 1gsbzgoly9i6x3c6ddiysf50e90a0xo 0 127756 4491811 4491068 2022-07-28T13:56:00Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Belghoria Expressway - Kolkata 2011-09-09 4956 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Northern fringes}} [[File:Amarabati Crossing - Sodepur 7456.JPG|thumb|350px|Amarabati crossing, Sodepur]] The '''northern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is a large urbanised industrial area from Naihati at the north to Cossipore and Dum Dum at the south. ==Understand== The district includes Dum Dum, Nagerbazar, Belghoria, Dakshineswar, Nimta, Birati, Kamarhati, Sukchar, Khardaha, Panihati, Ghola, Sodepur, Titagarh, New Barrackpore, Madhyamgram, Hridaypur etc. The once-flourishing manufacturing belt, still has some units working well but the industrial area as a whole is no more in the pink of health and is often in the news for the wrong reasons. The main line of the Eastern Bengal Railway, that once served to link Kolkata with the eastern part of Bengal (now Bangladesh), ran through this area. The area has a mixed population - high percentage of Hindi-speaking people from [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] and refugees from East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]), generally outnumbering the local population. ==Get in== ===By train=== [[File:KolkataLocalTrain.JPG|thumb|200px|right|An EMU train at Hridaypur railway station]] The main line links Sealdah and Ranaghat. A branch line links Dum Dum to Bangaon, near the India-Bangladesh border. The Calcutta Chord line links Dum Dum to Dankuni on the Howrah-Bardhaman Chord line. The main stations in the region are: * {{Go | name=Agarpara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 22.6821 | long= 88.3851| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Barasat Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.72412 | long=88.48373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4858453 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Belgharia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belghoria | lat=22.66136 | long=88.38922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549258 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Birati railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6646 | long=88.4274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Bisharpara-Kodalia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6766 | long=88.4348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Dum Dum Cantonment railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.637 | long=88.412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.6209 | long=88.3933 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15215337 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to metro railway at Dum Dum metro station. }} * {{Go | name=Durganagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6509 | long=88.4194 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Hridaypur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7112 | long=88.4701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jagaddal railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.851679 | long=88.395407 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31296981 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Kakinara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.8663 | long=88.4051 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Kanchrapara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd, Kanchrapara | lat=22.946261 | long=88.451348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kanchrapara railway station | wikidata=Q48733054 | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Khardaha railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7248 | long=88.3777 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Madhyamgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6948 | long=88.4528 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Naihati Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8871 | long=88.4175 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15260806 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=New Barrackpore railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6868 | long=88.4446 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55888217 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Shyamnagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyamnagar | lat=22.828516 | long=88.380189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280798 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Sodpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.69964 | long=88.382297 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280762 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Titagarh railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Titagarh | lat=22.741126 | long=88.374584 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280776 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} ===By metro=== Metro railway is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach the northern fringes. However, only one route runs along this district from north to south. This means one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination. The metro runs from Dakshineswar in the northern fringes to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in the [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The metro route in the northern fringes is overground. Trains run every 10-15 minutes and at ₹5-₹15. It runs from 7:02AM to 9:49PM from Monday to Saturday and 10:02AM to 9:49PM on Sunday. The metro stations in the northern fringes are: * {{Go|type= | name=Dakshineswar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.653971 | long=88.363724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakshineswar metro station | wikidata=Q63092256 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Baranagar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dunlop, Baranagar | lat=22.653529 | long=88.378873 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Baranagar metro station | wikidata=Q63092244 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Noapara metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Noapara, Baranagar | lat=22.639722 | long=88.393889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Noapara metro station | wikidata=Q14942939 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.621111 | long=88.392778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5313576 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to overground suburban railway at Dum Dum railway station. }} ===By car=== The two main roads leading into the area from Kolkata are Barrackpore Trunk Road and Jessore Road (NH 34). Jessore Road is linked with the junction point of NH 2 and NH 6 at Dankuni via Belghoria Expressway across Nivedita Setu. Direct roads link Barrackpore with Barasat and Sodepur with Madhyamgram. Kalyani Expressway is another important link in the area. ===By boat=== There are a set of parallel bridges across the Hooghly River - Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu - between Dakshineswar and Bally. Between Naihati and Bandel, there only is a railway bridge. There are numerous ferry points (locally known as ghats) connecting the two banks of the Hooghly River. ==See== {{Mapframe|22.71|88.43|zoom=12|width=450|height=600}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] * {{see | name=Clive's House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rastraguru Avenue, Nagerbazar | lat=22.626404 | long=88.416153 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56152584 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content=A rather mysterious building, it is considered the first pucca brick and cement building in the northern fringes of Kolkata, possibly built by the Portuguese. What is definitely known is that it was used by British soldiers when they first started coming into the country and then Robert Clive took it over, renovated it, added a floor to the single-storeyed building and made it his country house around 1757-60. }} *{{see | name=Dakshineswar Kali Temple | alt= | url=http://www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.655 | long=88.357778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1157765 | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni between 1847 and 1855. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was the head and only priest of this temple from 1856 to 1886. After his death, it has been taken over by the West Bengal Government. It attracts thousands of worshipers around the year. There are several other temples in the large complex and a ghat (steps leading to the river) on the bank of the Hooghly River. Beside it, you can see the temple of "Radha Gobinda" a famous temple of Lord Krishna and Radha. You will even be able to see the twelve temples of Lord Shiva. }} * {{see | name=Rishi Bankim Chandra's residence and museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8832 | long= 88.4164| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Brahmamoyee Kali Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mulajore, Shyamnagar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18988414 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=A replica of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Barasat Stadium | alt=Watch football matches | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.7175 | long=88.4787 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Big Bazaar Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= College More, M.B. Road, Birati| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Buy | name= Khadi Pratisthan| alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.6998 | long= 88.3791 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1925 by Satish Chandra Dasgupta, a close aide of Mahatma Gandhi. }} * {{buy | name=Saha Textile | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/SahaTextile | email= | address=Haritala, Barasat | lat=22.7202 | long=88.4885 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sriniketan Fashions | alt= | url= http://sriniketan.com/ | email= | address= Station Road, Sodepur| lat=22.7005 | long=88.3783 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25834436, +91 33 25834437, +91 33 25834438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Sher-e-Punjab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jessore Road, Sukanta Nagar | lat=22.6774 | long=88.4463 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25672848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-midnight | price= | content=Quality Punjabi dhaba food. Chinese & Thai dishes also available. AC or open-air seating. Drinks served. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airways | alt= | url= | email= | address= Motilal Colony, Rajbari| lat= 22.6467| long=88.4341 | directions=Near Airport No. 2 Gate | phone=+91 33 25132106 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gateway Continental | alt= | url= | email= | address=Crossing of VIP Road (Kazi Nazrul Islam Sarani) and Jessore Road | lat=22.6419 | long=88.4307 | directions=Near Airport No. 1 Gate | phone= +91 33 25118324 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Annapurna Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taki Road | lat= 22.7174| long=88.4917 | directions= | phone=+91 9433275251 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Windsor | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rishi Bankim Chandra Road | lat=22.7199 | long=88.4871 | directions= | phone=+91 9831260630 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Palash Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Jessore Road | lat= 22.7219 | long=88.4897 | directions=Near Barasat Hospital | phone=+91 33 25523042 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== For the past several years Barasat has, from time to time, been in the news for crime in general and against women in particular. The victims have generally been local people and life has gone on. However, those traveling to Barasat may keep a note of the emergency police number: 100. ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] * [[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] * [[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] {{routebox | placename=the northern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr1=[[Kolkata/North|Shobhabazar Sutanuti]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.7253|88.4383|zoom=11}} fy74sdms23bppslu66ssljjenpcj3tj 4491812 4491811 2022-07-28T13:56:30Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Belghoria Expressway - Kolkata 2011-09-09 4956 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Northern fringes}} [[File:Amarabati Crossing - Sodepur 7456.JPG|thumb|350px|Amarabati crossing, Sodepur]] The '''northern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is a large urbanised industrial area from Naihati at the north to Cossipore and Dum Dum at the south. ==Understand== The district includes Dum Dum, Nagerbazar, Belghoria, Dakshineswar, Nimta, Birati, Kamarhati, Sukchar, Khardaha, Panihati, Ghola, Sodepur, Titagarh, New Barrackpore, Madhyamgram, Hridaypur etc. The once-flourishing manufacturing belt, still has some units working well but the industrial area as a whole is no more in the pink of health and is often in the news for the wrong reasons. The main line of the Eastern Bengal Railway, that once served to link Kolkata with the eastern part of Bengal (now Bangladesh), ran through this area. The area has a mixed population - high percentage of Hindi-speaking people from [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] and refugees from East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]), generally outnumbering the local population. ==Get in== ===By train=== [[File:KolkataLocalTrain.JPG|thumb|200px|right|An EMU train at Hridaypur railway station]] The main line links Sealdah and Ranaghat. A branch line links Dum Dum to Bangaon, near the India-Bangladesh border. The Calcutta Chord line links Dum Dum to Dankuni on the Howrah-Bardhaman Chord line. The main stations in the region are: * {{Go | name=Agarpara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 22.6821 | long= 88.3851| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Barasat Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.72412 | long=88.48373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4858453 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Belgharia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belghoria | lat=22.66136 | long=88.38922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549258 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Birati railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6646 | long=88.4274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Bisharpara-Kodalia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6766 | long=88.4348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Dum Dum Cantonment railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.637 | long=88.412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.6209 | long=88.3933 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15215337 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to metro railway at Dum Dum metro station. }} * {{Go | name=Durganagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6509 | long=88.4194 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Hridaypur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7112 | long=88.4701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jagaddal railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.851679 | long=88.395407 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31296981 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Kakinara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.8663 | long=88.4051 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Kanchrapara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd, Kanchrapara | lat=22.946261 | long=88.451348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kanchrapara railway station | wikidata=Q48733054 | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Khardaha railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7248 | long=88.3777 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Madhyamgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6948 | long=88.4528 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Naihati Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8871 | long=88.4175 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15260806 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=New Barrackpore railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6868 | long=88.4446 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55888217 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Shyamnagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyamnagar | lat=22.828516 | long=88.380189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280798 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Sodpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.69964 | long=88.382297 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280762 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Titagarh railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Titagarh | lat=22.741126 | long=88.374584 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280776 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} ===By metro=== Metro railway is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach the northern fringes. However, only one route runs along this district from north to south. This means one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination. The metro runs from Dakshineswar in the northern fringes to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in the [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The metro route in the northern fringes is overground. Trains run every 10-15 minutes and at ₹5-₹15. It runs from 7:02AM to 9:49PM from Monday to Saturday and 10:02AM to 9:49PM on Sunday. The metro stations in the northern fringes are: * {{Go|type= | name=Dakshineswar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.653971 | long=88.363724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakshineswar metro station | wikidata=Q63092256 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Baranagar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dunlop, Baranagar | lat=22.653529 | long=88.378873 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Baranagar metro station | wikidata=Q63092244 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Noapara metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Noapara, Baranagar | lat=22.639722 | long=88.393889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Noapara metro station | wikidata=Q14942939 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.621111 | long=88.392778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5313576 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to overground suburban railway at Dum Dum railway station. }} ===By car=== The two main roads leading into the area from Kolkata are Barrackpore Trunk Road and Jessore Road (NH 34). Jessore Road is linked with the junction point of NH 2 and NH 6 at Dankuni via Belghoria Expressway across Nivedita Setu. Direct roads link Barrackpore with Barasat and Sodepur with Madhyamgram. Kalyani Expressway is another important link in the area. ===By boat=== There are a set of parallel bridges across the Hooghly River - Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu - between Dakshineswar and Bally. Between Naihati and Bandel, there only is a railway bridge. There are numerous ferry points (locally known as ghats) connecting the two banks of the Hooghly River. ==See== {{Mapframe|22.71|88.43|zoom=12|width=450|height=600}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] * {{see | name=Clive's House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rastraguru Avenue, Nagerbazar | lat=22.626404 | long=88.416153 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56152584 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content=A rather mysterious building, it is considered the first pucca brick and cement building in the northern fringes of Kolkata, possibly built by the Portuguese. What is definitely known is that it was used by British soldiers when they first started coming into the country and then Robert Clive took it over, renovated it, added a floor to the single-storeyed building and made it his country house around 1757-60. }} *{{see | name=Dakshineswar Kali Temple | alt= | url=http://www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.655 | long=88.357778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1157765 | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni between 1847 and 1855. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was the head and only priest of this temple from 1856 to 1886. After his death, it has been taken over by the West Bengal Government. It attracts thousands of worshipers around the year. There are several other temples in the large complex and a ghat (steps leading to the river) on the bank of the Hooghly River. Beside it, you can see the temple of "Radha Gobinda" a famous temple of Lord Krishna and Radha. You will even be able to see the twelve temples of Lord Shiva. }} * {{see | name=Rishi Bankim Chandra's residence and museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8832 | long= 88.4164| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Brahmamoyee Kali Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mulajore, Shyamnagar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18988414 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=A replica of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Barasat Stadium | alt=Watch football matches | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.7175 | long=88.4787 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Big Bazaar Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= College More, M.B. Road, Birati| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Buy | name= Khadi Pratisthan| alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.6998 | long= 88.3791 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1925 by Satish Chandra Dasgupta, a close aide of Mahatma Gandhi. }} * {{buy | name=Saha Textile | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/SahaTextile | email= | address=Haritala, Barasat | lat=22.7202 | long=88.4885 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sriniketan Fashions | alt= | url= http://sriniketan.com/ | email= | address= Station Road, Sodepur| lat=22.7005 | long=88.3783 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25834436, +91 33 25834437, +91 33 25834438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Sher-e-Punjab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jessore Road, Sukanta Nagar | lat=22.6774 | long=88.4463 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25672848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-midnight | price= | content=Quality Punjabi dhaba food. Chinese & Thai dishes also available. AC or open-air seating. Drinks served. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airways | alt= | url= | email= | address= Motilal Colony, Rajbari| lat= 22.6467| long=88.4341 | directions=Near Airport No. 2 Gate | phone=+91 33 25132106 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Hotel Aquatic Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kanchrapara | lat=22.956474 | long=88.452335 | directions=along Barrackpore-Kalyani Expressway, near J.I.S College of Engineering | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gateway Continental | alt= | url= | email= | address=Crossing of VIP Road (Kazi Nazrul Islam Sarani) and Jessore Road | lat=22.6419 | long=88.4307 | directions=Near Airport No. 1 Gate | phone= +91 33 25118324 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Annapurna Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taki Road | lat= 22.7174| long=88.4917 | directions= | phone=+91 9433275251 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Windsor | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rishi Bankim Chandra Road | lat=22.7199 | long=88.4871 | directions= | phone=+91 9831260630 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Palash Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Jessore Road | lat= 22.7219 | long=88.4897 | directions=Near Barasat Hospital | phone=+91 33 25523042 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== For the past several years Barasat has, from time to time, been in the news for crime in general and against women in particular. The victims have generally been local people and life has gone on. However, those traveling to Barasat may keep a note of the emergency police number: 100. ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] * [[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] * [[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] {{routebox | placename=the northern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr1=[[Kolkata/North|Shobhabazar Sutanuti]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.7253|88.4383|zoom=11}} 05p9uj2y713rtpn37h6c21wgwkexore 4491813 4491812 2022-07-28T13:57:20Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Belghoria Expressway - Kolkata 2011-09-09 4956 (cropped).JPG|pgname=Northern fringes}} [[File:Amarabati Crossing - Sodepur 7456.JPG|thumb|350px|Amarabati crossing, Sodepur]] The '''northern fringes''' of [[Kolkata]] is a large urbanised industrial area from Naihati at the north to Cossipore and Dum Dum at the south. ==Understand== The district includes Dum Dum, Nagerbazar, Belghoria, Dakshineswar, Nimta, Birati, Kamarhati, Sukchar, Khardaha, Panihati, Ghola, Sodepur, Titagarh, New Barrackpore, Madhyamgram, Hridaypur etc. The once-flourishing manufacturing belt, still has some units working well but the industrial area as a whole is no more in the pink of health and is often in the news for the wrong reasons. The main line of the Eastern Bengal Railway, that once served to link Kolkata with the eastern part of Bengal (now Bangladesh), ran through this area. The area has a mixed population - high percentage of Hindi-speaking people from [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] and refugees from East Pakistan (now [[Bangladesh]]), generally outnumbering the local population. ==Get in== ===By train=== [[File:KolkataLocalTrain.JPG|thumb|200px|right|An EMU train at Hridaypur railway station]] The main line links Sealdah and Ranaghat. A branch line links Dum Dum to Bangaon, near the India-Bangladesh border. The Calcutta Chord line links Dum Dum to Dankuni on the Howrah-Bardhaman Chord line. The main stations in the region are: * {{Go | name=Agarpara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 22.6821 | long= 88.3851| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Barasat Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.72412 | long=88.48373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4858453 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Belgharia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Belghoria | lat=22.66136 | long=88.38922 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q25549258 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Birati railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6646 | long=88.4274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Bisharpara-Kodalia railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6766 | long=88.4348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Dum Dum Cantonment railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.637 | long=88.412 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.6209 | long=88.3933 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15215337 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to metro railway at Dum Dum metro station. }} * {{Go | name=Durganagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6509 | long=88.4194 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Hridaypur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7112 | long=88.4701 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Jagaddal railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.851679 | long=88.395407 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31296981 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Kakinara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.8663 | long=88.4051 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Kanchrapara railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Station Rd, Kanchrapara | lat=22.946261 | long=88.451348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kanchrapara railway station | wikidata=Q48733054 | lastedit=2019-04-09 | content= }} * {{Go | name=Khardaha railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.7248 | long=88.3777 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Go | name=Madhyamgram railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6948 | long=88.4528 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{go | name=Naihati Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8871 | long=88.4175 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15260806 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=New Barrackpore railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.6868 | long=88.4446 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q55888217 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Shyamnagar railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyamnagar | lat=22.828516 | long=88.380189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280798 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Sodpur railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.69964 | long=88.382297 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280762 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} * {{go | name=Titagarh railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Titagarh | lat=22.741126 | long=88.374584 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56280776 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content= }} ===By metro=== Metro railway is the fastest and the most convenient way to reach the northern fringes. However, only one route runs along this district from north to south. This means one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination. The metro runs from Dakshineswar in the northern fringes to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in the [[Kolkata/Southern fringes|southern fringes]]. The metro route in the northern fringes is overground. Trains run every 10-15 minutes and at ₹5-₹15. It runs from 7:02AM to 9:49PM from Monday to Saturday and 10:02AM to 9:49PM on Sunday. The metro stations in the northern fringes are: * {{Go|type= | name=Dakshineswar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.653971 | long=88.363724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dakshineswar metro station | wikidata=Q63092256 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Baranagar metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dunlop, Baranagar | lat=22.653529 | long=88.378873 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Baranagar metro station | wikidata=Q63092244 | content= }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Noapara metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Noapara, Baranagar | lat=22.639722 | long=88.393889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Noapara metro station | wikidata=Q14942939 | content= }} * {{go | name=Dum Dum metro station | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dum Dum | lat=22.621111 | long=88.392778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5313576 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Changeover to overground suburban railway at Dum Dum railway station. }} ===By car=== The two main roads leading into the area from Kolkata are Barrackpore Trunk Road and Jessore Road (NH 34). Jessore Road is linked with the junction point of NH 2 and NH 6 at Dankuni via Belghoria Expressway across Nivedita Setu. Direct roads link Barrackpore with Barasat and Sodepur with Madhyamgram. Kalyani Expressway is another important link in the area. ===By boat=== There are a set of parallel bridges across the Hooghly River - Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu - between Dakshineswar and Bally. Between Naihati and Bandel, there only is a railway bridge. There are numerous ferry points (locally known as ghats) connecting the two banks of the Hooghly River. ==See== {{Mapframe|22.71|88.43|zoom=12|width=450|height=600}} {{mapshapes|Q1048849}} [[File:Kolkatatemple.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Dakshineswar Kali Temple]] * {{see | name=Clive's House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rastraguru Avenue, Nagerbazar | lat=22.626404 | long=88.416153 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q56152584 | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content=A rather mysterious building, it is considered the first pucca brick and cement building in the northern fringes of Kolkata, possibly built by the Portuguese. What is definitely known is that it was used by British soldiers when they first started coming into the country and then Robert Clive took it over, renovated it, added a floor to the single-storeyed building and made it his country house around 1757-60. }} *{{see | name=Dakshineswar Kali Temple | alt= | url=http://www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org | email= | address=Dakshineswar | lat=22.655 | long=88.357778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1157765 | lastedit=2022-07-15 | content=The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni between 1847 and 1855. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was the head and only priest of this temple from 1856 to 1886. After his death, it has been taken over by the West Bengal Government. It attracts thousands of worshipers around the year. There are several other temples in the large complex and a ghat (steps leading to the river) on the bank of the Hooghly River. Beside it, you can see the temple of "Radha Gobinda" a famous temple of Lord Krishna and Radha. You will even be able to see the twelve temples of Lord Shiva. }} * {{see | name=Rishi Bankim Chandra's residence and museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Naihati | lat=22.8832 | long= 88.4164| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Brahmamoyee Kali Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mulajore, Shyamnagar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18988414 | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=A replica of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Barasat Stadium | alt=Watch football matches | url= | email= | address=Barasat | lat=22.7175 | long=88.4787 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-25 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Big Bazaar Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= College More, M.B. Road, Birati| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Buy | name= Khadi Pratisthan| alt= | url= | email= | address=Sodepur | lat=22.6998 | long= 88.3791 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Founded in 1925 by Satish Chandra Dasgupta, a close aide of Mahatma Gandhi. }} * {{buy | name=Saha Textile | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/SahaTextile | email= | address=Haritala, Barasat | lat=22.7202 | long=88.4885 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sriniketan Fashions | alt= | url= http://sriniketan.com/ | email= | address= Station Road, Sodepur| lat=22.7005 | long=88.3783 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25834436, +91 33 25834437, +91 33 25834438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Sher-e-Punjab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jessore Road, Sukanta Nagar | lat=22.6774 | long=88.4463 | directions= | phone= +91 33 25672848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-midnight | price= | content=Quality Punjabi dhaba food. Chinese & Thai dishes also available. AC or open-air seating. Drinks served. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airways | alt= | url= | email= | address= Motilal Colony, Rajbari| lat= 22.6467| long=88.4341 | directions=Near Airport No. 2 Gate | phone=+91 33 25132106 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Gateway Continental | alt= | url= | email= | address=Crossing of VIP Road (Kazi Nazrul Islam Sarani) and Jessore Road | lat=22.6419 | long=88.4307 | directions=Near Airport No. 1 Gate | phone= +91 33 25118324 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Annapurna Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Taki Road | lat= 22.7174| long=88.4917 | directions= | phone=+91 9433275251 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Windsor | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rishi Bankim Chandra Road | lat=22.7199 | long=88.4871 | directions= | phone=+91 9831260630 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Palash Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Jessore Road | lat= 22.7219 | long=88.4897 | directions=Near Barasat Hospital | phone=+91 33 25523042 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== For the past several years Barasat has, from time to time, been in the news for crime in general and against women in particular. The victims have generally been local people and life has gone on. However, those traveling to Barasat may keep a note of the emergency police number: 100. ==Go next== * [[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] * [[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] * [[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] {{routebox | placename=the northern fringes of [[Kolkata]] | image1=Kolkata Metro Logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr1=[[Kolkata/North|Shobhabazar Sutanuti]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=WB_SH1-IND.png | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] | minorl2=[[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Kolkata/Esplanade|Esplanade]] | minorr2=[[Kolkata/North|North Kolkata]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Kolkata}} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|22.7253|88.4383|zoom=11}} 0mj2vzp2u4aj6iepuqyji1bkr5dtzuc 0 131707 4491785 4269061 2022-07-28T12:35:49Z 2401:4900:4FFE:4774:8CF4:A15:51F8:4753 Grammatical Mistakes in the text wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Consider merging general info to Andhra Pradesh, specific tour info to the 3 cities named - this place is marked as not even notable enough for WP --> {{pagebanner|Asia}} The '''Papi Hills''' (Telugu: పాపి కొండలు) are located in the border confluence of Khammam district in [[Telangana]] and East Godavari and West Godavari districts of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]]. [[File:Early morning in Godavari 02.jpg|thumb|300px|Early morning at Papi Hills]] ==Understand== ==Get in== You can enter the Papi Hills region in two directions: from Kunavaram or Rajahmundry. * [[Kunavaram]] is reachable by road from [[Hyderabad]] (351km), [[Khammam]] (170 km), and [[Bhadrachalam]] (49km). You can hire a boat or join a tour. * [[Rajahmundry]] also offers boat services to Papi hills. It is well connected by road and rail. The nearest airports are Rajahmundry [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vijayawada]]. ==Get around== ===By boat=== A boat trip on the Godavari River in the Papi Hills region is quite spellbinding and romantic. Boat trips are available from [[Bhadrachalam]], [[Rajahmundry]] , and [[Kunavaram]]. You can choose from a wide variety of trips depending on the time limits. Kunavaram offers the fastest and cheapest way to check out the hills. Tour boats locally called "Launches" are the main transport vehicles. Added to the tour boats the local fishermen's boats can be used for emergency transport. ===By car=== This region isn't well connected by roads but after a 10km hike, you could reach the main roads of Bhadrachalam to Rajahmundry Ghat road via the village of VR Puram. ==See and do== The hills cover a forest area where each village on the banks of the Godavari has its stops and individual specialties. * Gandipochamma - A temple of GandiPochamma Deity. * Devipatnam * {{see | name=Perantalapalli | alt= Village of Perantalapalli | content= A major stopover in boat trips, Perantalapalli has Ramakrishna Muni Ashramam and other religious places . }} * Kolluru - Huts to stay & sands for a relaxing atmosphere. * Pamaleru Wagu - A place for bathing in the water which originates from the hills. * Polavaram - Dam under construction. ==Eat== # Bamboo chicken ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Papi Hills resorts | alt= | url=http://www.papihillsresorts.com/ | email=chaturainfo@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9963007222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2300 | lastedit=2017-06-11 | content=A 1 day Papi Hills tour is ₹650 and a resorts bookings 2 Days package is ₹2300. }} ==Stay safe== This region gets minimal mobile phone coverage and is located in the Agency area. Please stick to tourist places and don't miss your boat. It would be very difficult for foreigners who are lost, to communicate with the tribal people. ==Go next== If you are coming from [[Rajahmundry]] side, do go to [[Bhadrachalam]] and vice versa. Parnasala in [[Khammam_(district)]] is also worth visiting especially if you are religious. {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Andhra Pradesh)}} {{outlineruralarea}} {{geo|15.88173|80.76712}} ezc8snjddf3diyvll7cg5ox3576iaxa 4491789 4491785 2022-07-28T12:53:28Z SHB2000 2248002 why are you correcting British spelling though? ([[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:Jon Harald Søby/diffedit|diffedit]]) wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Consider merging general info to Andhra Pradesh, specific tour info to the 3 cities named - this place is marked as not even notable enough for WP --> {{pagebanner|Asia}} The '''Papi Hills''' (Telugu: పాపి కొండలు) are located in the border confluence of Khammam district in [[Telangana]] and East Godavari and West Godavari districts of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]]. [[File:Early morning in Godavari 02.jpg|thumb|300px|Early morning at Papi Hills]] ==Understand== ==Get in== You can enter the Papi Hills region in two directions: from Kunavaram or Rajahmundry. * [[Kunavaram]] is reachable by road from [[Hyderabad]] (351km), [[Khammam]] (170 km), and [[Bhadrachalam]] (49km). You can hire a boat or join a tour. * [[Rajahmundry]] also offers boat services to Papi hills. It is well connected by road and rail. The nearest airports are Rajahmundry [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vijayawada]]. ==Get around== ===By boat=== A boat trip on the Godavari River in the Papi Hills region is quite spellbinding and romantic. Boat trips are available from [[Bhadrachalam]], [[Rajahmundry]] , and [[Kunavaram]]. You can choose from a wide variety of trips depending on the time limits. Kunavaram offers the fastest and cheapest way to check out the hills. Tour boats locally called "Launches" are the main transport vehicles. Added to the tour boats the local fishermen's boats can be used for emergency transport. ===By car=== This region isn't well connected by roads but after a 10km hike, you could reach the main roads of Bhadrachalam to Rajahmundry Ghat road via the village of VR Puram. ==See and do== The hills cover a forest area where each village on the banks of the Godavari has its stops and individual specialities. * Gandipochamma - A temple of GandiPochamma Deity. * Devipatnam * {{see | name=Perantalapalli | alt= Village of Perantalapalli | content= A major stopover in boat trips, Perantalapalli has Ramakrishna Muni Ashramam and other religious places . }} * Kolluru - Huts to stay & sands for a relaxing atmosphere. * Pamaleru Wagu - A place for bathing in the water which originates from the hills. * Polavaram - Dam under construction. ==Eat== # Bamboo chicken ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Papi Hills resorts | alt= | url=http://www.papihillsresorts.com/ | email=chaturainfo@gmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9963007222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=2300 | lastedit=2017-06-11 | content=A 1 day Papi Hills tour is ₹650 and a resorts bookings 2 Days package is ₹2300. }} ==Stay safe== This region gets minimal mobile phone coverage and is located in the Agency area. Please stick to tourist places and don't miss your boat. It would be very difficult for foreigners who are lost, to communicate with the tribal people. ==Go next== If you are coming from [[Rajahmundry]] side, do go to [[Bhadrachalam]] and vice versa. Parnasala in [[Khammam_(district)]] is also worth visiting especially if you are religious. {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Andhra Pradesh)}} {{outlineruralarea}} {{geo|15.88173|80.76712}} lhq1a3x204pfbuwe8evujwo9l5pzt25 3 132590 4491998 4487914 2022-07-28T21:55:09Z *angys* 2171403 /* Seremban */ new section wikitext text/x-wiki Hello, everybody! If you'd like to discuss anything with me, '''please post new topics at the bottom of the page and sign the posts with 4 tildes (the ~ key) in a row'''. Thanks! Currently inactive discussions can be found at [[User talk:Ikan Kekek/archive]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:00, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Malay pronunciation == I wonder if this might be a difference between the Singapore dialect and the Terengganu dialect, but at least the way I've pronounce the t, p and k in Malay has always been unaspirated. In other words, closer to the Italian pronunciation than the English pronunciation. Although of course, unlike Chinese, Malay doesn't make that distinction between aspirated and tenuis, so you'll be understood if you pronounce them the English way. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:29, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :I don't know only Terengganu dialect. Remember, I went to Sekolah Kebangsaan for 2 years, and I also spent time in K.L. The point of unaspirated consonants is that you make the shape of them at the end of a syllable without any other sound. How are you pronouncing a word like "peduli" without any aspiration? You can't, because there would be no sound. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:37, 16 March 2022 (UTC) ::OK, I guess it's a matter of relative aspiration then. But as an example from Chinese, the "b" in Beijing is not the same as the English b, because unlike in English, it is not voiced, so it will sound like a "p" to English speakers. That is how I usually pronounce the "p" in Malay. If you speak Italian, you'll probably notice how Italians say their p's without that strong puff of air that English speakers have. In the case of Malay, it's not an important distinction, but some Chinese dialects (Hokkien/Minnan and Teochew are examples) do make that 3-way distinction between voiced, tenuis and aspirated. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:05, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :::I speak Italian, too. I will stipulate that my aspiration in "sepuluh" is not as strong as it is in "pull," but it's certainly not the same as unaspirated Ps at the ends of Malay words. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:07, 16 March 2022 (UTC) == Line-ups == Re: "I don't know which dialect of English uses "line-ups" for something other than groups in which one may be a criminal." That would be us to your north. We have line-ups at Tim Hortons, for poutine, and to get beer at the curling club, but that shouldn't be in an article on Jordan. I am surprised that "line-ups" makes you think of police situations only. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 07:57, 17 March 2022 (UTC) :Interesting. Maybe there are parts of the U.S. where lines are called lineups, too, but in New York, I think those are only situations in which an alleged witness looks at a group of possible suspects through a one-way glass and is asked to identify the alleged perpetrator. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:03, 17 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density == I wonder, do you find the amount of images in [[Turku riverside walk]] suitable? For me there is one or two images per screenful (except the first), and I think the layout works well. The first screenful has the pagebanner and three images in Understand, which is plenty, but I wanted to show the character of different sections up front. As you were critical to the amount of images in [[Finnish national parks]], I'd like you to have a look, if you have the time. Do you find the amount excessive? I don't think I am going to remove any from this itinerary now, but it'd be good to know what I should aim for in other articles. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:14, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for asking. [[Turku riverside walk]] looks very good; the only possible improvement I can see is maybe to add an image to "Get in." I'll have a look at the other article later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:40, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :: Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. I added an image. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:39, 22 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density II == Hi Ikan, just wondering as you said that the images in [[Tasmanian national parks]] violate the image policy, are there any suggestions that you have as to which images should be removed? The article is 44.2k bytes and 34 images, and so per 1 image per 1000-2000 bytes, theoretically you could have all of them if you were to follow the bare minimum at 1 per 1000 bytes, but I'd like you to have a look when you get the time to, because I am not sure which ones to remove because they each portray a meaning and removing them would mean that some meaning may be lost. At the same time, the article should not be violating the image policy, so I agree that some of them should be removed, but this is not a high priority so take your own time. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 22 March 2022 (UTC) :Hi, and thanks for the question. However, part of the problem in that article is the cells given to national parks, such that there's a lot of blank space to make a photo of every one fit in the cell, so I don't see any way to discuss images as long as that setup remains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:48, 22 March 2022 (UTC) ::Oh well. It is a similar issue with [[Canadian national parks]] too so I'll start a discussion soon on [[Talk:National parks]] regarding how they should be formatted. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:51, 23 March 2022 (UTC) == re: [[Special:Diff/4416890]] on [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] == Feel free to :-). My insights were to create an article somewhat like [[Western food in Asia]]. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks. I forgot what I was going to say. I'll come back to this. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:58, 27 March 2022 (UTC) ::What I was going to say is that I doubt Singapore needs a different heading from Malaysia. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::to be fair, I don't really have an opinion on it. I was maybe thinking on going a bit more into detail about Singapore's Chinatown but maybe I'm biased as I've spent more time in Singapore than Malaysia, particularly in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:33, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::Singapore now has its own section (with content), so I guess it can stay as it is. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:40, 28 March 2022 (UTC) == Happy 100000th :-) == [[File:Butter tarts on cutting board(8293490785).jpg|right|200px]] Hey Ikan, I just noticed you passed your 100000th edit :-) Thank you for all the work you've put into this site, from copyediting, to dealing with touts and your contributions to destinations and topic articles too. As you're the first to have passed 100k edits (that is not traveler100bot), this is a huge milestone for the entire Wikivoyage from its advancement since the times of what is now a museum piece IMO ;-). Have a butter tart (or several). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:56, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Wow, that's astonishing. I don't know whether to feel good about this or not, but thanks for the calorie-free butter tart pictures! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:03, 27 March 2022 (UTC) == Reasons for Poutine change == Hi there I wanted to properly explain the reason why I did those changes. You see, it's about cultural credit and a history of the dish being plagiarized by anglo-canadians (despite opposition to cultural appropriation being prevalent in their society) and them getting all the credit and glory for its creation, resulting in it being associated internationally with the english-speaking nation that led to Canada as we know it instead of the nation of quebec, despite the former having nothing to do with its creation. It's also about a possible double-standard, as I'm certain the national dish of Scotland would be presented here as Scottish dish (and not as an english/british dish) and a national dish of the Sapmis as a Sapmi dish (and not a Norwegian or Finnish one) out of respect and simple accuracy for viewers wishing to get an idea and not getting confused between two largely different cultures. But probably the most important reason is to prevent confusion to viewers on wikivoyage, as said earlier. When you see "Canadian culture" and "Québécois culture", you rightfully expect different things, different travel experiences. So when you want a Québécois dish or an (anglo) Canadian dish (whatever that even exists), you shouldn't be confused as to what is what, that's the goal of this wiki : to make travel planning (or travel window shopping) an ease based on what you want to experience. Also, the rest of the page presented it as quebecois, so it's about consistency. If it's the "where it originated from" sentence pose a problem, let's remove it to avoid redundancy, the "Quebecois dish" in the first sentence already saying it out loud. It's simple innocent respect and accuracy, that's all. Have a wonderful day --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 16:14, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :It was clear what your motivation was, and I even have some sympathy with it, to a point (as I'm not sure what you really intend by emphasizing Quebec as a "nation"), but I don't agree with your conclusions. Canada is not an English-speaking country; it's a bilingual country. Anyway, I think none of this is travel-related. I suggest you make your argument on the talk page of the fast food article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:21, 30 March 2022 (UTC) On the contrary, it is quite travel-related, read again my second paragraph. Not doing these changes is misleading those who wishes a québécois experience. And not acknowledging the double-standard is just showing how all of this is unfair and not respecting the consistency in logic this wiki demand across all its pages. Since you insisted on expressing your point of view regarding non-travel stuff, I'll express mine for fairness. On paper it is bilingual, in reality, behind the shinny happy facade, it is not and those that speak french like Québécois get the short end of the stick in front of quebec-bashing and rampant anti-french language sentiments, personal experience here (really personal, that's why I'm, to be frank, a bit offended right now by what I perceive to be denial of the existence of these things). The "Canadian identity" (whatever that is, considering what Canada brags about being its distinct national identity was 90% stolen from Quebecois culture, from lumberjacks, to maple leafs as a symbol, to national anthems, to nearly all maple syrup production, to traditional clothes, to modern ice hockey, to cinema, to architectural styles...to poutine and even the term "canadian" itself ; canadiana is in reality québecaia, a big imperialist steal with an english crown on top of it) was politically and socially built and managed by english Canada, not Quebec (so much that there's a term for it, the RoC or "'''R'''est '''o'''f '''C'''anada" to design what's not Quebec as a socio-political block or "two solitudes" as it is funnily known in the RoC), so THAT's why I said it being the anglocanadian "nation" which led to modern Canada as it is perceived at home and outside : it's a simple historical fact, nothing political in it, bilingualism wasn't even official until the late 60s and the constitution itself is to this day legally valid in english only. Nation and country are two different things : there are countries with multiple recognized nations, like the UK, Ethiopia, Russia and Canada. Wikivoyage respectfully acknowledged the existence of these nations as equals to those that got their nation-state by allowing their adjectives to be used in priority, why not Quebec? What I was intending by emphazing Quebec was the due right to existence under its own name, something the whole world can't seem to do by canadawashing the identity of great Quebecois figures, sites and overall culture (Wikipédia being also one main exemple, in french or in english). Respect, is that too much to ask? Finally, yeah, good idea, I'll go make a point on the talk page. Thank you for the idea and for the sympathy. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 19:26, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing; we'll have a discussion there. I would have to think First Nations peoples would have something to say about what was stolen from whom, but besides, the idea that almost everything in Canada is stolen from the Quebecois is a little strange to a fan of Cape Breton fiddling, and I think people in British Columbia would find that kind of claim puzzling. Don't get me wrong; I speak pretty good French when in practice (though from time spent in France) and have visited Quebec City and Montreal and love them (and if I had to go into exile, I'd love the opportunity to live in Montreal if it presented itself to me, though I doubt it would), so I have no dog in this fight but have to wonder whether bending in one direction or the other is really [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|being fair]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::As fair as undoing centuries of oppression and attempts at eradicating our very identity as a distinct people "without culture or without history" to quote someone important whose vision would become the blueprint for modern canada in that regard. Canada as we now know it was not just built under the oppression of our Indigenous historic brothers, but ourselves and anyone that speaks french too. I appreciate your appreciation of Quebec and french but that's your personal experience and, sadly, you're in the minority. Trust me, I've seen seen or heard so many crappy things, including directly at me, that it made me an advocate for Quebec independence when I was beforehand a hardcore oh Canada federalist just a few years earlier, being able to make someone turn 180 degrees like that need some serious stuff. ::I say "Stolen" because it isn't usual cultural fusion as equals, the same kind that created all national cultures in Europe and Asia (as was the case of the québécois culture that was '''born''' out of one of those willing fusions; the franco-indigenous alliance, where economy, rather positive views outside the Iroquois, war comradry and proximity of the "habitants", those non-nobles that were born or attached to Quebec rather than France during New France, to the Indigenous people influenced a lot the culture and minds of the future québécois away from France to the anger of the shocked catholic church) but plagiarism (having one culture taking credit for something they took from another culture, aka stealing, to the point people buy it and say "canadian" when talking about things Québec). Québécois culture proudly point out the indigenous origins of the elements that were integrated into it like raquettes, kayaks, mocassins or maple syrup (notice I said majority of the CURRENT PRODUCTION of maple syrup, not maple syrup by itself in my previous comment), no one here think otherwise, no plagiarism, proper credit gets where it should. It's not to say either that the european settlers didn't create original things of their own, just that no culture is born out of a vaccuum and cultural fusion and sharing should be celebrated as they create new nations, just like in Europe or Asia. And it's not like your country doesn't have potential for a great unified national culture (like with that Cape Breton fiddling, best island ever btw), you just don't try it, instead its advertised and internationally recognized as as such: Toronto (aka New York lite), Queen, mooses and beavers, less and less brands, stereotypes (the lumberjack and ''modern'' ice hockey one being stolen, correct word, from Quebecois culture), US carbon copy stuff plus indigenous stuff. Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland are close to Québec in terms of having nationalistic distinct things from anyone else (just being a hub for outside cultures doesn't count as "distinct"). ::My problem is that what is québécois culture is not recognized as such internationally but under the annoying and uncalled for label "canadian" or the exonym "french-canadian", allowing the english canada that identify as such ("canadian") to take all credit and glory for itself saying it did it, aka plagiarism, it would be like Americans saying they invented pizza and everyone buying it, reffering to it as an "american" dish. Why do you have such a problem allowing '''ONE''' word to be changed to respect the existence of a people without voice? I guess its a thing only someone from a minority (Québécois are a minority) could understand. Anyway, can we move on fresh to the talk page? Each answer drain me away from actually starting it. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 22:23, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::See what other people think. I do sympathize with you, to a point (as an American, I want Canada to remain strong and a single country, because with all your imperfections, you are a good example for us in so many ways, but of course I feel you on your points about derogation and discrimination), but I really question how much of this is travel-related. I also think pizza wouldn't be a good analogy, because it comes from Italy, but we do very much talk about New York pizza, Chicago deep-dish pizza, etc., etc. I think better analogies would be all the regional foods in the U.S. that are best in their areas of origin but enjoyed throughout the country, such as barbecue. Also, think about this: how many Americans think French fries are really American, although they originate from Belgium? In effect, though, the way we eat them here, without mayonnaise but usually with ketchup, is non-Belgian. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:47, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::::Did you notice the photo of poutine on that page, with the caption "Poutine, Quebec's contribution to the fast food scene" and the description of poutine under "typical dishes" that begins "Poutine is a Québécois regional dish (also occasionally seen elsewhere in Canada and, increasingly, in the far northern tier of the United States)"? I think we're covered, really. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:05, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::::EXACTLY. That was one of my argument. So, in the name of consistancy, I demand at once my culture be respected, the article itself does it once, proving me right, I shall extend it in the entire page, thank you. Objection overruled. :::::Also, the pizza was just an hypothetical "what if" exemple for the sake of an exemple for you to understand, not a reality. Origins are important. :::::Don't put me ever again with that maple-leaf empire I want nothing to do with. If it doesn't stay strong after our destiny gives us the state we rightfully deserve in the name of history, society and culture, that's its problem if we do all the work. Rejecting the right of people to rule themselves, rejecting their very existence as a distinct people and keeping them submitted in the name of petty geopolitics is called imperialism and its disgusting, thank you. Didn't you USA once celebrated heroes that fought for your distinct people's independence and later the right of people around the world to rule themselves during the World Wars and the 90s? :::::We're covered indeed, I'll do the change, reappropriate the dish of my people like the article already partially did. Goodnight. [[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 00:07, 31 March 2022 (UTC) ::::::You need consensus to do so, so I again suggest you start a thread on the fast food article's talk page, and the history of this country includes a civil war. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:42, 31 March 2022 (UTC) == Palace openings for Hari Raya Aidilfitri == Just wondering if you know if this is held in all Malaysian states. I know that the Sultan of Johor hosts does host one, but I'm not sure if you ever went to any hosted by the Sultan of Terengganu. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:36, 5 April 2022 (UTC) :I didn't; I was busy celebrating with friends in my village, 25 miles away from Kuala Terengganu. I'd guess so, but I don't know. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:14, 5 April 2022 (UTC) == Delete == @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], please delete my subpages along with their corresponding talk pages listed here [[:Category:Speedy deletion candidates]] [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]^{[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]} 08:56, 6 April 2022 (UTC) :Done. Next time, please don't create talk pages only to request their deletion; it causes more strain on the hands of whomever deletes them. :Best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:01, 6 April 2022 (UTC) == Fried Vietnamese spring rolls in America == I don't know if the places I went to are Vietnamese or Vietnamese-American restaurants, but some of them are located within Vietnamese neighbourhoods. But everytime I've ordered fried spring rolls, they are always wrapped in wheat flour sheets like the type used for Chinese spring rolls, and not rice paper. The only time I've had the authentic version made with rice paper in the U.S. is at more expensive Vietnamese restaurants. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:03, 16 April 2022 (UTC) :New York isn't really strong in Vietnamese restaurants, but I remember descriptions of all these kinds of things being rice- and not wheat-based (and not in expensive restaurants), and that's certainly how they seemed to me. But it seems like a really minor point in an article about Vietnamese cuisine. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:30, 16 April 2022 (UTC) ::OK, maybe it differs between different parts of the US then. I remember that Vietnamese food in New York wasn't particularly outstanding, at least compared to the ones I've had in Australia or California. Interesting that the Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls in New York are authentic then, because the ones in Chicago are as I described, using a Chinese-style wrapping instead, unless I go to a more expensive restaurant. Unfortunately, I didn't have spring rolls in California, but in the ones I had in Australia were authentic too. For the non-fried spring rolls, I've also noticed that in Australia, you have to roll them yourself, and they give you the rice paper, hot water and filling separately, while in Chicago, they're usually served to you already rolled. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:26, 17 April 2022 (UTC) :::We often have to roll them. I don't have loads and loads of experience eating Vietnamese food here, because as I said, it is not very strong here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:47, 17 April 2022 (UTC) == Mariupol == To my knowledge, Mariupol was under the control of the Donetsk People's Republic when it declared independence in 2014, and the Azov Battalion fought a bitter war with them to reclaim it for the Ukrainian government, and made Mariupol their main base. So they had already been heavily bombed by Ukrainian forces previously before the Russian invasion. An I have in fact seen videos of ethnic Russians from Mariupol cursing the Ukrainian military for using them as human shields. So I won't be surprised if in Mariupol, the ethnic Russians are loyal to Russia and the ethnic Ukrainians are loyal to Ukraine. And there was also a massacre of ethnic Russians by the Ukrainian military in a theatre in Odessa because those ethnic Russians were opposed to the Euromaidan Revolution, so I won't be surprised if the ethnic Russians in Odessa support Putin. And as you know, the post-Euromaidan Ukrainian government removed Russian as an official language, and that really pissed off the ethnic Russians in Ukraine. I've heard that the armed forces of the separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine are ethnic Russians who were in the Ukrainian military who defected after Euromaidan. As for Zelensky, isn't his first language Ukrainian? The name "Volodymyr" is a very Ukrainian name; the Russian equivalent would be "Vladimir". [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:30, 25 April 2022 (UTC) : I don't know what this refers to, but I suppose [[User talk:LPfi#Pro-Russia vs pro-NATO sentiments in Ukraine|the thread on my user page]] may be relevant. I don't know much about the feelings in the "people's republics", but I don't think being ethnically Russian and having lived in one of them means you support the Russian war and like being "liberated" by Putin bombing your home city. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::Zelensky's first language was Russian. And Kharkhiv is a Russian-speaking city. It doesn't matter what you wouldn't be "surprised" if people think; Wikivoyage articles are not places to idly speculate on these things, but we certainly know there are plenty of Russian-speakers fighting against the invasion today. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::(edit conflict) Over 12,000 ethnic Russians have been killed in the Donbass by Ukrainian military shelling over the past 8 years. And given that it is mainly the Azov Battalion has been fighting there, and those Azov guys are far-right Ukrainian ultranationalists who have a visceral hatred for ethnic Russians (not just Russian propaganda; this has actually been corroborated by Time magazine and Al Jazeera), those ethnic Russians in the Donbass might very well support Putin, but I don't have polling data to draw a conclusion. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:16, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Correct, you don't. And people in a city that's been razed to the ground by Russian shelling might have a "pox on both their houses" attitude but might not support the one who ordered the utter obliteration of their city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:22, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::::This discussion reinforces the deep concern that I have about Thedog 2's edits about politics and history. :::::First, let's start with the false assertion that Zelensky's first language is Ukrainian. Thedog 2 jumped to a conclusion based on the spelling of the man's name, instead of researching this, which is very easy to do in the age of Google. This is just the most recent example of Thedog 2 making something up in instead of looking something up. :::::Secondly, as Thedog 2 acknowledges, what they wrote in the article "might" be true, but they don't have any evidence. :::::This is not an isolated incident, but a pattern of behaviour. I think we have to consider whether Thedog 2's edits to political and historical information are so suspect that we should ask them to stop making such edits. :::::I know this is not the right place to raise this question, but I would like to hear the thoughts of Ikan Kekek and {{ping|LPfi}} before I proceed on the talk page. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:34, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Source that Zelenskyy's first language is ''not'' Ukrainian: [[w:Volodymyr Zelenskyy#Personal life]] – took four seconds to get that result. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I would support that, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]. I think I've been very good in avoiding political speculations in articles. We all should. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::: One has to be very careful when googling things up. I didn't read the sources for the Wikipedian statement, but judging from their titles they aren't about Zelenskyy's personal life (as aren't the sources in Early life), and I don't trust Wikipedia editors not to jump to conclusions. I suppose it's true, but the article could have got its current wording even if he was raised by Ukrainian speaking parents (their language isn't told), as he seemingly grew up in a Russian-speaking environment and perhaps attended school in Russian. :::::::: We cannot avoid political themes entirely in Understand and Respect sections, but I agree that The dog2 should be more careful not to jump to conclusions, and abstain from writing things based on possibly biased sources, or based on impressions rather than actual knowledge. (I don't know whether there have been problematic edits recently; asking things on talk pages should be allowed, although "no reason to get into this in the article" is a valid answer.) :::::::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:32, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == Existential wiki question == Hi Ikan Kekek, I wasn't sure who else to ask. I just tried to make a page for the public campground I'm staying at. It seemed like it was in line with "be bold" and helping people figure things out about places they might want to go. But then someone deleted it and all it said was something like "campground fail" but I didn't see anything in whatever pages I read about how to be a wikivoyage editor. So I tried asking on that user's talk page where I could find the relevant guideline and a bot wouldn't let me ask the question. I've bumped into this on Wikipedia as well in the past. I know media wikis are supposed to be friendly but I have experienced a really really high barrier to entry. I consider myself a good community member who, y'know, plays well with others and is an active and contibuting member of society. I really appreciated your constructive explanation when you deleted my contribution. So I have a few requests, if you're willing: 1. I was wondering if you could pass a message along to the person that deleted the Sweetwater Summit Campground page that it would be more useful to explain what's going on than to just throw away my efforts with two cryptic words? If you think it could help others in the future. 2. Any chance you know what "campground fail" means? Maybe there's a page with a guideline somewhere I could read? 3. Any thoughts on the high barrier to entry for Wikipedia and apparently Wikivoyage? All the best, off to go for an evening hike in the beautiful trails around this campground here. <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:172.58.22.179|172.58.22.179]] ([[User_talk:172.58.22.179|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/172.58.22.179|contribs]]) </small> :I'm sorry that happened to you. The relevant guideline is [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]]. Campgrounds don't get their own articles but are valuable to list in the article for the destination where they are sited, or failing that, the one for the nearest town. They would be a "sleep" listing. See [[Wikivoyage:Listings]]. Let me know if there's any other way I can help you. :All the best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::By the way, though, you misread the deletion notice, which was "campgrounds fail [[wv:wiaa]]". That's a link to [[What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::to 172.58.22.179, I've added a listing to Sweetwater Summit Campground in [[San Diego/Mid-City]] where the campground belongs. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:04, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::oops. just realised that I added the listing in the wrong article. I self-reverted my edit. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:00, 27 April 2022 (UTC) :Thank you. This is all very helpful. [[Special:Contributions/172.58.19.12|172.58.19.12]] 17:23, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::We try. We were all new users once. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == existential wiki answer == it has been a very long time since drinks, so to speak, more parched than a dead dingo in the simpson desert, I think I am back Id rather be a drinker in the vicinity of the strand bookstore, however not likely again this lifetime... [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] ([[User talk:JarrahTree|talk]]) 14:13, 29 April 2022 (UTC) :How are you doing? I am now officially a COVID survivor. I got sick 2 Sundays ago, finally tested negative yesterday and now feel like I have a bad cold. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 29 April 2022 (UTC) ::Apols for chiming in, but great to hear that you've tested negative. Hope you recover from your cold soon. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::Thanks. I think the symptoms are aftereffects from COVID, not a new illness. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:50, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah when I recovered from Covid, I still had coughing symptoms for about three weeks. It was more of a concern when I went to Queensland where they had just opened up their borders and "living with Covid" was a new thing for them so every time I coughed I got strange looks (which is something that doesn't happen here down south). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:01, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll continue wearing my mask, which should make people less worried about any time I might cough. How are you doing now? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:06, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Thanks for asking. I'm doing fine as it's almost been a month since I contracted Covid, but case numbers are quite high out here that nearly everyone that I know of has had Covid in the past three months. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:24, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I'm glad you're fully recovered, but the other part sucks. People are pretending that the pandemic is over and that COVID is just the cold. It's not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:37, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I agree. When I was in Brisbane two weeks ago, there were constant news reports about a "hidden pandemic" as no-one really wanted to test just before the Easter long weekend. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:52, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: I have been used to trusting our authorities, but restrictions are away and they say "the risk of getting seriously ill [in COVID-19] has never been this low", which is true on average for those who get ill (thanks to also vaccinated people getting the omicron), but the incidence has never been higher, so the death toll hasn't decreased. Few vaccinated healthy people get seriously ill, but I am not too inclined to take my chances. Good to hear that you are well. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:23, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::I'm glad he's well; I am not well yet. I feel like I have a cold now. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:21, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::: OK, sorry. I hope you'll be well too soon. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:34, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::Thank you. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:36, 30 April 2022 (UTC) == Much or many == [[Special:Diff/4346057/4442035|Here]] you changed "much" to "many". I understand that you cannot say "much batteries", but I doubt the limitation is on the number. Can you find a good way to express that? "How much battery" does not sound right. Do we have to resort to something convoluted like "limit on maximum combined weight of your lithium batteries"? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:03, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :Are lithium batteries not in one standard weight? If not, then I would suggest "their big cousins, commercial aviation, usually have a pretty low weight limit for lithium ion batteries." [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:44, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :: The ones you use in your torch are different from the one in your mobile phone or those in a Tesla. I don't know what kind they use in drones, but I think they might be custom made. (I assume this is about Li-ion batteries, not "lithium-metal" ones) –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:00, 5 May 2022 (UTC) :::So let's go with weight limit. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:26, 5 May 2022 (UTC) == 153.107.26.53 == re [[Special:Diff/4454642]]: not Brendan, but it's our other Australian LTA (Basa Pulu Kokos) based on editing habits. Anyway, thanks for the revert :-) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:11, 24 May 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing. Yeah, I can see that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:59, 24 May 2022 (UTC) == Cloistered communities == To my knowledge, monasteries are for monks, and convents are for nuns. So women cannot visit cloistered monks, while men cannot visit cloistered nuns unless they are priests who are there to conduct specific rites. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:43, 8 June 2022 (UTC) :But there are a lot of cloisters that can be visited. To take one example, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto in [[Chiusure]] has great art in its cloister and welcomes respectful tourism as well as visiting pilgrims of both sexes. So be careful how you phrase things. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:53, 8 June 2022 (UTC) == Regional American accents == Just wondering, where can you still hear these accents? I never heard the New York accent when I was living in New York (except when I hear Bernie Sanders speaking on TV), and now in Chicago, I never hear the Chicago accent. White people just speak with a general American accent similar to what you hear in the news. Likewise, I never heard a Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore or New Orleans accent whenever I visited those cities. And even when I went to Acadiana, I did not hear the Cajun accent in downtown Lafayette; the people there just spoke with a general American accent. The only time I heard the Cajun accent was when I went to an out-of-the-way suburban mom and pop grocery store that someone on Tripadvisor recommended for boudin and cracklin'. But otherwise, I have to go onto YouTube if I want to hear those accents. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:52, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :I actually ran this by my girlfriend. We both agree that there's less isolation than there used to be, but we think you're exaggerating about the demise of these accents. I've certainly heard very distinct Southern accents in trips to the Carolinas, and the Pittsburgh accent, while not drastically different from some New York accents, is definitely distinct. Likewise, it's not at all uncommon to hear people in the Boston area "pahk the cah", and I definitely noticed a Hawaiian accent when I visited. Etc. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:13, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::So where in New York City would you recommend people to go to if they want to hear the New York accent, just like how Bernie Sanders speaks? And yes, it's certainly true that the Southern accents still persist among the younger generation to some degree. When I went to that grocery store in suburban Lafayatte, I certainly heard the young women working there speaking with a very strong Cajun accent. But in downtown Lafayette, all I heard was the general American accent. And there was a young woman from Alabama who joined the neuroscience PhD programme at my university, and you can hear a very thick Southern accent when she gives her talks. But that's the exception rather than the rule. I have not been to Alabama, but most Alabamans that I have met in Chicago speak with a general American accent, and completely lack the drawl. I've also met numerous Texans, and they also speak with a general American accents, and do not have the twang at all. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:29, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::Many of the Texans I've known have a very distinct accent. In terms of the New York accent, I'd actually suggest you talk to more Long Islanders to hear strong versions of the accent. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:31, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Driving in Malaysia == I wonder if you think you would be up to the task of creating such an article. Your Malay is probably better than mine, so I guess you could help to translate some road signs. I only know some simple expressions like "Awas" (Caution) or "berhenti" (stop). Unfortunately, I never got the chance to drive in Malaysia, but my family would make road trips to Malaysia back when I was a kid, so I guess I have some familiarity with road conditions in Malaysia. For instance, I have noticed that Malaysian drivers tend not to use their signals when changing lanes. And I also noticed that while there is a good expressway network along the West Coast if you want to drive from Singapore up to Penang, the East Coast doesn't have that. I've only made it as far up the East Coast as Mersing, but the road there is just a regular country road, so it would probably take a while to make up up to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bharu if you are starting from Singapore. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:36, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :Well, there is the E8 lebuhraya, but it's inland. But I remember from 2003 that the East Coast highway itself was much improved compared to the 1-lane-each-way though nicely blacktopped road that was there in the 70s; I believe it was 2 lanes each way. I'm not a driver, though. :-) In addition to "Awas", add "Berhaya," as in "Awas! Berhaya!" Drivers in Malaysia seemed better in 2003 than they had been from 1975-77, for whatever that's worth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:13, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ==Revert== You reverted my change to [[Valle del Cauca]]'s banner because: ''Your banner substitution for Cali was so obvious I marked it patrolled, but the normal procedure is to propose to replace a banner and see if you get a consensus behind the suggestion. Please start a thread on this article's talk page.Undo revision 4476012 by Travelwriter1000'' But this discussion [[Talk:Cali#New banner|already took place, and you supported the change]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:06, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :Sorry. Only one comment isn't really a consensus, but since no-one else was interested enough to comment, the change should be made. I'll make the change. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:57, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::I don't love the skyline view, though. I think it's improvable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:59, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I agree (it's not one of mine), but it's better than having the crummy one at both [[Valle del Cauca]] and [[Buga]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:34, 7 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah. If nothing else, we don't want the same banner used in two articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:48, 7 July 2022 (UTC) == communication channel to coordinate == What is the best communication channel to coordinate with other Wikivoyage editors across language editions? Is there an active telegram or facebook group, IRC or other types of chat? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 18:00, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikivoyage/Lounge Wikivoyage Interlingual Lounge], but it would be a good idea to supplement that with announcements on the [[Travellers' pub]] and equivalents on other Wikivoyage language versions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:59, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Thank you...Trying both. --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 20:01, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == Seremban == Jika anda tidak berpuas hati dengan gambar, silalah ganti dengan gambar asal, bukan main revert je. ade je informasi lain upadte pun kena revert juga. [[User:&#42;angys*|&#42;angys*]] ([[User talk:&#42;angys*|talk]]) 21:55, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ivj916kh828t7wmbpzrcd7x0gmdlu67 4491999 4491998 2022-07-28T22:12:46Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Seremban */ wikitext text/x-wiki Hello, everybody! If you'd like to discuss anything with me, '''please post new topics at the bottom of the page and sign the posts with 4 tildes (the ~ key) in a row'''. Thanks! Currently inactive discussions can be found at [[User talk:Ikan Kekek/archive]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:00, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Malay pronunciation == I wonder if this might be a difference between the Singapore dialect and the Terengganu dialect, but at least the way I've pronounce the t, p and k in Malay has always been unaspirated. In other words, closer to the Italian pronunciation than the English pronunciation. Although of course, unlike Chinese, Malay doesn't make that distinction between aspirated and tenuis, so you'll be understood if you pronounce them the English way. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:29, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :I don't know only Terengganu dialect. Remember, I went to Sekolah Kebangsaan for 2 years, and I also spent time in K.L. The point of unaspirated consonants is that you make the shape of them at the end of a syllable without any other sound. How are you pronouncing a word like "peduli" without any aspiration? You can't, because there would be no sound. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:37, 16 March 2022 (UTC) ::OK, I guess it's a matter of relative aspiration then. But as an example from Chinese, the "b" in Beijing is not the same as the English b, because unlike in English, it is not voiced, so it will sound like a "p" to English speakers. That is how I usually pronounce the "p" in Malay. If you speak Italian, you'll probably notice how Italians say their p's without that strong puff of air that English speakers have. In the case of Malay, it's not an important distinction, but some Chinese dialects (Hokkien/Minnan and Teochew are examples) do make that 3-way distinction between voiced, tenuis and aspirated. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:05, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :::I speak Italian, too. I will stipulate that my aspiration in "sepuluh" is not as strong as it is in "pull," but it's certainly not the same as unaspirated Ps at the ends of Malay words. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:07, 16 March 2022 (UTC) == Line-ups == Re: "I don't know which dialect of English uses "line-ups" for something other than groups in which one may be a criminal." That would be us to your north. We have line-ups at Tim Hortons, for poutine, and to get beer at the curling club, but that shouldn't be in an article on Jordan. I am surprised that "line-ups" makes you think of police situations only. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 07:57, 17 March 2022 (UTC) :Interesting. Maybe there are parts of the U.S. where lines are called lineups, too, but in New York, I think those are only situations in which an alleged witness looks at a group of possible suspects through a one-way glass and is asked to identify the alleged perpetrator. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:03, 17 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density == I wonder, do you find the amount of images in [[Turku riverside walk]] suitable? For me there is one or two images per screenful (except the first), and I think the layout works well. The first screenful has the pagebanner and three images in Understand, which is plenty, but I wanted to show the character of different sections up front. As you were critical to the amount of images in [[Finnish national parks]], I'd like you to have a look, if you have the time. Do you find the amount excessive? I don't think I am going to remove any from this itinerary now, but it'd be good to know what I should aim for in other articles. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:14, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for asking. [[Turku riverside walk]] looks very good; the only possible improvement I can see is maybe to add an image to "Get in." I'll have a look at the other article later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:40, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :: Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. I added an image. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:39, 22 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density II == Hi Ikan, just wondering as you said that the images in [[Tasmanian national parks]] violate the image policy, are there any suggestions that you have as to which images should be removed? The article is 44.2k bytes and 34 images, and so per 1 image per 1000-2000 bytes, theoretically you could have all of them if you were to follow the bare minimum at 1 per 1000 bytes, but I'd like you to have a look when you get the time to, because I am not sure which ones to remove because they each portray a meaning and removing them would mean that some meaning may be lost. At the same time, the article should not be violating the image policy, so I agree that some of them should be removed, but this is not a high priority so take your own time. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 22 March 2022 (UTC) :Hi, and thanks for the question. However, part of the problem in that article is the cells given to national parks, such that there's a lot of blank space to make a photo of every one fit in the cell, so I don't see any way to discuss images as long as that setup remains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:48, 22 March 2022 (UTC) ::Oh well. It is a similar issue with [[Canadian national parks]] too so I'll start a discussion soon on [[Talk:National parks]] regarding how they should be formatted. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:51, 23 March 2022 (UTC) == re: [[Special:Diff/4416890]] on [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] == Feel free to :-). My insights were to create an article somewhat like [[Western food in Asia]]. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks. I forgot what I was going to say. I'll come back to this. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:58, 27 March 2022 (UTC) ::What I was going to say is that I doubt Singapore needs a different heading from Malaysia. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::to be fair, I don't really have an opinion on it. I was maybe thinking on going a bit more into detail about Singapore's Chinatown but maybe I'm biased as I've spent more time in Singapore than Malaysia, particularly in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:33, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::Singapore now has its own section (with content), so I guess it can stay as it is. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:40, 28 March 2022 (UTC) == Happy 100000th :-) == [[File:Butter tarts on cutting board(8293490785).jpg|right|200px]] Hey Ikan, I just noticed you passed your 100000th edit :-) Thank you for all the work you've put into this site, from copyediting, to dealing with touts and your contributions to destinations and topic articles too. As you're the first to have passed 100k edits (that is not traveler100bot), this is a huge milestone for the entire Wikivoyage from its advancement since the times of what is now a museum piece IMO ;-). Have a butter tart (or several). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:56, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Wow, that's astonishing. I don't know whether to feel good about this or not, but thanks for the calorie-free butter tart pictures! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:03, 27 March 2022 (UTC) == Reasons for Poutine change == Hi there I wanted to properly explain the reason why I did those changes. You see, it's about cultural credit and a history of the dish being plagiarized by anglo-canadians (despite opposition to cultural appropriation being prevalent in their society) and them getting all the credit and glory for its creation, resulting in it being associated internationally with the english-speaking nation that led to Canada as we know it instead of the nation of quebec, despite the former having nothing to do with its creation. It's also about a possible double-standard, as I'm certain the national dish of Scotland would be presented here as Scottish dish (and not as an english/british dish) and a national dish of the Sapmis as a Sapmi dish (and not a Norwegian or Finnish one) out of respect and simple accuracy for viewers wishing to get an idea and not getting confused between two largely different cultures. But probably the most important reason is to prevent confusion to viewers on wikivoyage, as said earlier. When you see "Canadian culture" and "Québécois culture", you rightfully expect different things, different travel experiences. So when you want a Québécois dish or an (anglo) Canadian dish (whatever that even exists), you shouldn't be confused as to what is what, that's the goal of this wiki : to make travel planning (or travel window shopping) an ease based on what you want to experience. Also, the rest of the page presented it as quebecois, so it's about consistency. If it's the "where it originated from" sentence pose a problem, let's remove it to avoid redundancy, the "Quebecois dish" in the first sentence already saying it out loud. It's simple innocent respect and accuracy, that's all. Have a wonderful day --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 16:14, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :It was clear what your motivation was, and I even have some sympathy with it, to a point (as I'm not sure what you really intend by emphasizing Quebec as a "nation"), but I don't agree with your conclusions. Canada is not an English-speaking country; it's a bilingual country. Anyway, I think none of this is travel-related. I suggest you make your argument on the talk page of the fast food article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:21, 30 March 2022 (UTC) On the contrary, it is quite travel-related, read again my second paragraph. Not doing these changes is misleading those who wishes a québécois experience. And not acknowledging the double-standard is just showing how all of this is unfair and not respecting the consistency in logic this wiki demand across all its pages. Since you insisted on expressing your point of view regarding non-travel stuff, I'll express mine for fairness. On paper it is bilingual, in reality, behind the shinny happy facade, it is not and those that speak french like Québécois get the short end of the stick in front of quebec-bashing and rampant anti-french language sentiments, personal experience here (really personal, that's why I'm, to be frank, a bit offended right now by what I perceive to be denial of the existence of these things). The "Canadian identity" (whatever that is, considering what Canada brags about being its distinct national identity was 90% stolen from Quebecois culture, from lumberjacks, to maple leafs as a symbol, to national anthems, to nearly all maple syrup production, to traditional clothes, to modern ice hockey, to cinema, to architectural styles...to poutine and even the term "canadian" itself ; canadiana is in reality québecaia, a big imperialist steal with an english crown on top of it) was politically and socially built and managed by english Canada, not Quebec (so much that there's a term for it, the RoC or "'''R'''est '''o'''f '''C'''anada" to design what's not Quebec as a socio-political block or "two solitudes" as it is funnily known in the RoC), so THAT's why I said it being the anglocanadian "nation" which led to modern Canada as it is perceived at home and outside : it's a simple historical fact, nothing political in it, bilingualism wasn't even official until the late 60s and the constitution itself is to this day legally valid in english only. Nation and country are two different things : there are countries with multiple recognized nations, like the UK, Ethiopia, Russia and Canada. Wikivoyage respectfully acknowledged the existence of these nations as equals to those that got their nation-state by allowing their adjectives to be used in priority, why not Quebec? What I was intending by emphazing Quebec was the due right to existence under its own name, something the whole world can't seem to do by canadawashing the identity of great Quebecois figures, sites and overall culture (Wikipédia being also one main exemple, in french or in english). Respect, is that too much to ask? Finally, yeah, good idea, I'll go make a point on the talk page. Thank you for the idea and for the sympathy. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 19:26, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing; we'll have a discussion there. I would have to think First Nations peoples would have something to say about what was stolen from whom, but besides, the idea that almost everything in Canada is stolen from the Quebecois is a little strange to a fan of Cape Breton fiddling, and I think people in British Columbia would find that kind of claim puzzling. Don't get me wrong; I speak pretty good French when in practice (though from time spent in France) and have visited Quebec City and Montreal and love them (and if I had to go into exile, I'd love the opportunity to live in Montreal if it presented itself to me, though I doubt it would), so I have no dog in this fight but have to wonder whether bending in one direction or the other is really [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|being fair]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::As fair as undoing centuries of oppression and attempts at eradicating our very identity as a distinct people "without culture or without history" to quote someone important whose vision would become the blueprint for modern canada in that regard. Canada as we now know it was not just built under the oppression of our Indigenous historic brothers, but ourselves and anyone that speaks french too. I appreciate your appreciation of Quebec and french but that's your personal experience and, sadly, you're in the minority. Trust me, I've seen seen or heard so many crappy things, including directly at me, that it made me an advocate for Quebec independence when I was beforehand a hardcore oh Canada federalist just a few years earlier, being able to make someone turn 180 degrees like that need some serious stuff. ::I say "Stolen" because it isn't usual cultural fusion as equals, the same kind that created all national cultures in Europe and Asia (as was the case of the québécois culture that was '''born''' out of one of those willing fusions; the franco-indigenous alliance, where economy, rather positive views outside the Iroquois, war comradry and proximity of the "habitants", those non-nobles that were born or attached to Quebec rather than France during New France, to the Indigenous people influenced a lot the culture and minds of the future québécois away from France to the anger of the shocked catholic church) but plagiarism (having one culture taking credit for something they took from another culture, aka stealing, to the point people buy it and say "canadian" when talking about things Québec). Québécois culture proudly point out the indigenous origins of the elements that were integrated into it like raquettes, kayaks, mocassins or maple syrup (notice I said majority of the CURRENT PRODUCTION of maple syrup, not maple syrup by itself in my previous comment), no one here think otherwise, no plagiarism, proper credit gets where it should. It's not to say either that the european settlers didn't create original things of their own, just that no culture is born out of a vaccuum and cultural fusion and sharing should be celebrated as they create new nations, just like in Europe or Asia. And it's not like your country doesn't have potential for a great unified national culture (like with that Cape Breton fiddling, best island ever btw), you just don't try it, instead its advertised and internationally recognized as as such: Toronto (aka New York lite), Queen, mooses and beavers, less and less brands, stereotypes (the lumberjack and ''modern'' ice hockey one being stolen, correct word, from Quebecois culture), US carbon copy stuff plus indigenous stuff. Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland are close to Québec in terms of having nationalistic distinct things from anyone else (just being a hub for outside cultures doesn't count as "distinct"). ::My problem is that what is québécois culture is not recognized as such internationally but under the annoying and uncalled for label "canadian" or the exonym "french-canadian", allowing the english canada that identify as such ("canadian") to take all credit and glory for itself saying it did it, aka plagiarism, it would be like Americans saying they invented pizza and everyone buying it, reffering to it as an "american" dish. Why do you have such a problem allowing '''ONE''' word to be changed to respect the existence of a people without voice? I guess its a thing only someone from a minority (Québécois are a minority) could understand. Anyway, can we move on fresh to the talk page? Each answer drain me away from actually starting it. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 22:23, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::See what other people think. I do sympathize with you, to a point (as an American, I want Canada to remain strong and a single country, because with all your imperfections, you are a good example for us in so many ways, but of course I feel you on your points about derogation and discrimination), but I really question how much of this is travel-related. I also think pizza wouldn't be a good analogy, because it comes from Italy, but we do very much talk about New York pizza, Chicago deep-dish pizza, etc., etc. I think better analogies would be all the regional foods in the U.S. that are best in their areas of origin but enjoyed throughout the country, such as barbecue. Also, think about this: how many Americans think French fries are really American, although they originate from Belgium? In effect, though, the way we eat them here, without mayonnaise but usually with ketchup, is non-Belgian. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:47, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::::Did you notice the photo of poutine on that page, with the caption "Poutine, Quebec's contribution to the fast food scene" and the description of poutine under "typical dishes" that begins "Poutine is a Québécois regional dish (also occasionally seen elsewhere in Canada and, increasingly, in the far northern tier of the United States)"? I think we're covered, really. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:05, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::::EXACTLY. That was one of my argument. So, in the name of consistancy, I demand at once my culture be respected, the article itself does it once, proving me right, I shall extend it in the entire page, thank you. Objection overruled. :::::Also, the pizza was just an hypothetical "what if" exemple for the sake of an exemple for you to understand, not a reality. Origins are important. :::::Don't put me ever again with that maple-leaf empire I want nothing to do with. If it doesn't stay strong after our destiny gives us the state we rightfully deserve in the name of history, society and culture, that's its problem if we do all the work. Rejecting the right of people to rule themselves, rejecting their very existence as a distinct people and keeping them submitted in the name of petty geopolitics is called imperialism and its disgusting, thank you. Didn't you USA once celebrated heroes that fought for your distinct people's independence and later the right of people around the world to rule themselves during the World Wars and the 90s? :::::We're covered indeed, I'll do the change, reappropriate the dish of my people like the article already partially did. Goodnight. [[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 00:07, 31 March 2022 (UTC) ::::::You need consensus to do so, so I again suggest you start a thread on the fast food article's talk page, and the history of this country includes a civil war. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:42, 31 March 2022 (UTC) == Palace openings for Hari Raya Aidilfitri == Just wondering if you know if this is held in all Malaysian states. I know that the Sultan of Johor hosts does host one, but I'm not sure if you ever went to any hosted by the Sultan of Terengganu. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:36, 5 April 2022 (UTC) :I didn't; I was busy celebrating with friends in my village, 25 miles away from Kuala Terengganu. I'd guess so, but I don't know. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:14, 5 April 2022 (UTC) == Delete == @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], please delete my subpages along with their corresponding talk pages listed here [[:Category:Speedy deletion candidates]] [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]^{[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]} 08:56, 6 April 2022 (UTC) :Done. Next time, please don't create talk pages only to request their deletion; it causes more strain on the hands of whomever deletes them. :Best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:01, 6 April 2022 (UTC) == Fried Vietnamese spring rolls in America == I don't know if the places I went to are Vietnamese or Vietnamese-American restaurants, but some of them are located within Vietnamese neighbourhoods. But everytime I've ordered fried spring rolls, they are always wrapped in wheat flour sheets like the type used for Chinese spring rolls, and not rice paper. The only time I've had the authentic version made with rice paper in the U.S. is at more expensive Vietnamese restaurants. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:03, 16 April 2022 (UTC) :New York isn't really strong in Vietnamese restaurants, but I remember descriptions of all these kinds of things being rice- and not wheat-based (and not in expensive restaurants), and that's certainly how they seemed to me. But it seems like a really minor point in an article about Vietnamese cuisine. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:30, 16 April 2022 (UTC) ::OK, maybe it differs between different parts of the US then. I remember that Vietnamese food in New York wasn't particularly outstanding, at least compared to the ones I've had in Australia or California. Interesting that the Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls in New York are authentic then, because the ones in Chicago are as I described, using a Chinese-style wrapping instead, unless I go to a more expensive restaurant. Unfortunately, I didn't have spring rolls in California, but in the ones I had in Australia were authentic too. For the non-fried spring rolls, I've also noticed that in Australia, you have to roll them yourself, and they give you the rice paper, hot water and filling separately, while in Chicago, they're usually served to you already rolled. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:26, 17 April 2022 (UTC) :::We often have to roll them. I don't have loads and loads of experience eating Vietnamese food here, because as I said, it is not very strong here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:47, 17 April 2022 (UTC) == Mariupol == To my knowledge, Mariupol was under the control of the Donetsk People's Republic when it declared independence in 2014, and the Azov Battalion fought a bitter war with them to reclaim it for the Ukrainian government, and made Mariupol their main base. So they had already been heavily bombed by Ukrainian forces previously before the Russian invasion. An I have in fact seen videos of ethnic Russians from Mariupol cursing the Ukrainian military for using them as human shields. So I won't be surprised if in Mariupol, the ethnic Russians are loyal to Russia and the ethnic Ukrainians are loyal to Ukraine. And there was also a massacre of ethnic Russians by the Ukrainian military in a theatre in Odessa because those ethnic Russians were opposed to the Euromaidan Revolution, so I won't be surprised if the ethnic Russians in Odessa support Putin. And as you know, the post-Euromaidan Ukrainian government removed Russian as an official language, and that really pissed off the ethnic Russians in Ukraine. I've heard that the armed forces of the separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine are ethnic Russians who were in the Ukrainian military who defected after Euromaidan. As for Zelensky, isn't his first language Ukrainian? The name "Volodymyr" is a very Ukrainian name; the Russian equivalent would be "Vladimir". [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:30, 25 April 2022 (UTC) : I don't know what this refers to, but I suppose [[User talk:LPfi#Pro-Russia vs pro-NATO sentiments in Ukraine|the thread on my user page]] may be relevant. I don't know much about the feelings in the "people's republics", but I don't think being ethnically Russian and having lived in one of them means you support the Russian war and like being "liberated" by Putin bombing your home city. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::Zelensky's first language was Russian. And Kharkhiv is a Russian-speaking city. It doesn't matter what you wouldn't be "surprised" if people think; Wikivoyage articles are not places to idly speculate on these things, but we certainly know there are plenty of Russian-speakers fighting against the invasion today. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::(edit conflict) Over 12,000 ethnic Russians have been killed in the Donbass by Ukrainian military shelling over the past 8 years. And given that it is mainly the Azov Battalion has been fighting there, and those Azov guys are far-right Ukrainian ultranationalists who have a visceral hatred for ethnic Russians (not just Russian propaganda; this has actually been corroborated by Time magazine and Al Jazeera), those ethnic Russians in the Donbass might very well support Putin, but I don't have polling data to draw a conclusion. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:16, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Correct, you don't. And people in a city that's been razed to the ground by Russian shelling might have a "pox on both their houses" attitude but might not support the one who ordered the utter obliteration of their city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:22, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::::This discussion reinforces the deep concern that I have about Thedog 2's edits about politics and history. :::::First, let's start with the false assertion that Zelensky's first language is Ukrainian. Thedog 2 jumped to a conclusion based on the spelling of the man's name, instead of researching this, which is very easy to do in the age of Google. This is just the most recent example of Thedog 2 making something up in instead of looking something up. :::::Secondly, as Thedog 2 acknowledges, what they wrote in the article "might" be true, but they don't have any evidence. :::::This is not an isolated incident, but a pattern of behaviour. I think we have to consider whether Thedog 2's edits to political and historical information are so suspect that we should ask them to stop making such edits. :::::I know this is not the right place to raise this question, but I would like to hear the thoughts of Ikan Kekek and {{ping|LPfi}} before I proceed on the talk page. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:34, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Source that Zelenskyy's first language is ''not'' Ukrainian: [[w:Volodymyr Zelenskyy#Personal life]] – took four seconds to get that result. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I would support that, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]. I think I've been very good in avoiding political speculations in articles. We all should. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::: One has to be very careful when googling things up. I didn't read the sources for the Wikipedian statement, but judging from their titles they aren't about Zelenskyy's personal life (as aren't the sources in Early life), and I don't trust Wikipedia editors not to jump to conclusions. I suppose it's true, but the article could have got its current wording even if he was raised by Ukrainian speaking parents (their language isn't told), as he seemingly grew up in a Russian-speaking environment and perhaps attended school in Russian. :::::::: We cannot avoid political themes entirely in Understand and Respect sections, but I agree that The dog2 should be more careful not to jump to conclusions, and abstain from writing things based on possibly biased sources, or based on impressions rather than actual knowledge. (I don't know whether there have been problematic edits recently; asking things on talk pages should be allowed, although "no reason to get into this in the article" is a valid answer.) :::::::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:32, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == Existential wiki question == Hi Ikan Kekek, I wasn't sure who else to ask. I just tried to make a page for the public campground I'm staying at. It seemed like it was in line with "be bold" and helping people figure things out about places they might want to go. But then someone deleted it and all it said was something like "campground fail" but I didn't see anything in whatever pages I read about how to be a wikivoyage editor. So I tried asking on that user's talk page where I could find the relevant guideline and a bot wouldn't let me ask the question. I've bumped into this on Wikipedia as well in the past. I know media wikis are supposed to be friendly but I have experienced a really really high barrier to entry. I consider myself a good community member who, y'know, plays well with others and is an active and contibuting member of society. I really appreciated your constructive explanation when you deleted my contribution. So I have a few requests, if you're willing: 1. I was wondering if you could pass a message along to the person that deleted the Sweetwater Summit Campground page that it would be more useful to explain what's going on than to just throw away my efforts with two cryptic words? If you think it could help others in the future. 2. Any chance you know what "campground fail" means? Maybe there's a page with a guideline somewhere I could read? 3. Any thoughts on the high barrier to entry for Wikipedia and apparently Wikivoyage? All the best, off to go for an evening hike in the beautiful trails around this campground here. <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:172.58.22.179|172.58.22.179]] ([[User_talk:172.58.22.179|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/172.58.22.179|contribs]]) </small> :I'm sorry that happened to you. The relevant guideline is [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]]. Campgrounds don't get their own articles but are valuable to list in the article for the destination where they are sited, or failing that, the one for the nearest town. They would be a "sleep" listing. See [[Wikivoyage:Listings]]. Let me know if there's any other way I can help you. :All the best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::By the way, though, you misread the deletion notice, which was "campgrounds fail [[wv:wiaa]]". That's a link to [[What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::to 172.58.22.179, I've added a listing to Sweetwater Summit Campground in [[San Diego/Mid-City]] where the campground belongs. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:04, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::oops. just realised that I added the listing in the wrong article. I self-reverted my edit. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:00, 27 April 2022 (UTC) :Thank you. This is all very helpful. [[Special:Contributions/172.58.19.12|172.58.19.12]] 17:23, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::We try. We were all new users once. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == existential wiki answer == it has been a very long time since drinks, so to speak, more parched than a dead dingo in the simpson desert, I think I am back Id rather be a drinker in the vicinity of the strand bookstore, however not likely again this lifetime... [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] ([[User talk:JarrahTree|talk]]) 14:13, 29 April 2022 (UTC) :How are you doing? I am now officially a COVID survivor. I got sick 2 Sundays ago, finally tested negative yesterday and now feel like I have a bad cold. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 29 April 2022 (UTC) ::Apols for chiming in, but great to hear that you've tested negative. Hope you recover from your cold soon. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::Thanks. I think the symptoms are aftereffects from COVID, not a new illness. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:50, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah when I recovered from Covid, I still had coughing symptoms for about three weeks. It was more of a concern when I went to Queensland where they had just opened up their borders and "living with Covid" was a new thing for them so every time I coughed I got strange looks (which is something that doesn't happen here down south). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:01, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll continue wearing my mask, which should make people less worried about any time I might cough. How are you doing now? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:06, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Thanks for asking. I'm doing fine as it's almost been a month since I contracted Covid, but case numbers are quite high out here that nearly everyone that I know of has had Covid in the past three months. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:24, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I'm glad you're fully recovered, but the other part sucks. People are pretending that the pandemic is over and that COVID is just the cold. It's not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:37, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I agree. When I was in Brisbane two weeks ago, there were constant news reports about a "hidden pandemic" as no-one really wanted to test just before the Easter long weekend. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:52, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: I have been used to trusting our authorities, but restrictions are away and they say "the risk of getting seriously ill [in COVID-19] has never been this low", which is true on average for those who get ill (thanks to also vaccinated people getting the omicron), but the incidence has never been higher, so the death toll hasn't decreased. Few vaccinated healthy people get seriously ill, but I am not too inclined to take my chances. Good to hear that you are well. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:23, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::I'm glad he's well; I am not well yet. I feel like I have a cold now. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:21, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::: OK, sorry. I hope you'll be well too soon. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:34, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::Thank you. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:36, 30 April 2022 (UTC) == Much or many == [[Special:Diff/4346057/4442035|Here]] you changed "much" to "many". I understand that you cannot say "much batteries", but I doubt the limitation is on the number. Can you find a good way to express that? "How much battery" does not sound right. Do we have to resort to something convoluted like "limit on maximum combined weight of your lithium batteries"? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:03, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :Are lithium batteries not in one standard weight? If not, then I would suggest "their big cousins, commercial aviation, usually have a pretty low weight limit for lithium ion batteries." [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:44, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :: The ones you use in your torch are different from the one in your mobile phone or those in a Tesla. I don't know what kind they use in drones, but I think they might be custom made. (I assume this is about Li-ion batteries, not "lithium-metal" ones) –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:00, 5 May 2022 (UTC) :::So let's go with weight limit. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:26, 5 May 2022 (UTC) == 153.107.26.53 == re [[Special:Diff/4454642]]: not Brendan, but it's our other Australian LTA (Basa Pulu Kokos) based on editing habits. Anyway, thanks for the revert :-) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:11, 24 May 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing. Yeah, I can see that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:59, 24 May 2022 (UTC) == Cloistered communities == To my knowledge, monasteries are for monks, and convents are for nuns. So women cannot visit cloistered monks, while men cannot visit cloistered nuns unless they are priests who are there to conduct specific rites. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:43, 8 June 2022 (UTC) :But there are a lot of cloisters that can be visited. To take one example, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto in [[Chiusure]] has great art in its cloister and welcomes respectful tourism as well as visiting pilgrims of both sexes. So be careful how you phrase things. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:53, 8 June 2022 (UTC) == Regional American accents == Just wondering, where can you still hear these accents? I never heard the New York accent when I was living in New York (except when I hear Bernie Sanders speaking on TV), and now in Chicago, I never hear the Chicago accent. White people just speak with a general American accent similar to what you hear in the news. Likewise, I never heard a Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore or New Orleans accent whenever I visited those cities. And even when I went to Acadiana, I did not hear the Cajun accent in downtown Lafayette; the people there just spoke with a general American accent. The only time I heard the Cajun accent was when I went to an out-of-the-way suburban mom and pop grocery store that someone on Tripadvisor recommended for boudin and cracklin'. But otherwise, I have to go onto YouTube if I want to hear those accents. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:52, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :I actually ran this by my girlfriend. We both agree that there's less isolation than there used to be, but we think you're exaggerating about the demise of these accents. I've certainly heard very distinct Southern accents in trips to the Carolinas, and the Pittsburgh accent, while not drastically different from some New York accents, is definitely distinct. Likewise, it's not at all uncommon to hear people in the Boston area "pahk the cah", and I definitely noticed a Hawaiian accent when I visited. Etc. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:13, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::So where in New York City would you recommend people to go to if they want to hear the New York accent, just like how Bernie Sanders speaks? And yes, it's certainly true that the Southern accents still persist among the younger generation to some degree. When I went to that grocery store in suburban Lafayatte, I certainly heard the young women working there speaking with a very strong Cajun accent. But in downtown Lafayette, all I heard was the general American accent. And there was a young woman from Alabama who joined the neuroscience PhD programme at my university, and you can hear a very thick Southern accent when she gives her talks. But that's the exception rather than the rule. I have not been to Alabama, but most Alabamans that I have met in Chicago speak with a general American accent, and completely lack the drawl. I've also met numerous Texans, and they also speak with a general American accents, and do not have the twang at all. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:29, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::Many of the Texans I've known have a very distinct accent. In terms of the New York accent, I'd actually suggest you talk to more Long Islanders to hear strong versions of the accent. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:31, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Driving in Malaysia == I wonder if you think you would be up to the task of creating such an article. Your Malay is probably better than mine, so I guess you could help to translate some road signs. I only know some simple expressions like "Awas" (Caution) or "berhenti" (stop). Unfortunately, I never got the chance to drive in Malaysia, but my family would make road trips to Malaysia back when I was a kid, so I guess I have some familiarity with road conditions in Malaysia. For instance, I have noticed that Malaysian drivers tend not to use their signals when changing lanes. And I also noticed that while there is a good expressway network along the West Coast if you want to drive from Singapore up to Penang, the East Coast doesn't have that. I've only made it as far up the East Coast as Mersing, but the road there is just a regular country road, so it would probably take a while to make up up to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bharu if you are starting from Singapore. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:36, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :Well, there is the E8 lebuhraya, but it's inland. But I remember from 2003 that the East Coast highway itself was much improved compared to the 1-lane-each-way though nicely blacktopped road that was there in the 70s; I believe it was 2 lanes each way. I'm not a driver, though. :-) In addition to "Awas", add "Berhaya," as in "Awas! Berhaya!" Drivers in Malaysia seemed better in 2003 than they had been from 1975-77, for whatever that's worth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:13, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ==Revert== You reverted my change to [[Valle del Cauca]]'s banner because: ''Your banner substitution for Cali was so obvious I marked it patrolled, but the normal procedure is to propose to replace a banner and see if you get a consensus behind the suggestion. Please start a thread on this article's talk page.Undo revision 4476012 by Travelwriter1000'' But this discussion [[Talk:Cali#New banner|already took place, and you supported the change]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:06, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :Sorry. Only one comment isn't really a consensus, but since no-one else was interested enough to comment, the change should be made. I'll make the change. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:57, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::I don't love the skyline view, though. I think it's improvable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:59, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I agree (it's not one of mine), but it's better than having the crummy one at both [[Valle del Cauca]] and [[Buga]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:34, 7 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah. If nothing else, we don't want the same banner used in two articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:48, 7 July 2022 (UTC) == communication channel to coordinate == What is the best communication channel to coordinate with other Wikivoyage editors across language editions? Is there an active telegram or facebook group, IRC or other types of chat? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 18:00, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikivoyage/Lounge Wikivoyage Interlingual Lounge], but it would be a good idea to supplement that with announcements on the [[Travellers' pub]] and equivalents on other Wikivoyage language versions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:59, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Thank you...Trying both. --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 20:01, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == Seremban == Jika anda tidak berpuas hati dengan gambar, silalah ganti dengan gambar asal, bukan main revert je. ade je informasi lain upadte pun kena revert juga. [[User:&#42;angys*|&#42;angys*]] ([[User talk:&#42;angys*|talk]]) 21:55, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :OK. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 28 July 2022 (UTC) 60soxeriqs2py5k6rg0o7pgbgjjamb6 4492001 4491999 2022-07-28T22:15:39Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Seremban */ wikitext text/x-wiki Hello, everybody! If you'd like to discuss anything with me, '''please post new topics at the bottom of the page and sign the posts with 4 tildes (the ~ key) in a row'''. Thanks! Currently inactive discussions can be found at [[User talk:Ikan Kekek/archive]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:00, 17 June 2022 (UTC) == Malay pronunciation == I wonder if this might be a difference between the Singapore dialect and the Terengganu dialect, but at least the way I've pronounce the t, p and k in Malay has always been unaspirated. In other words, closer to the Italian pronunciation than the English pronunciation. Although of course, unlike Chinese, Malay doesn't make that distinction between aspirated and tenuis, so you'll be understood if you pronounce them the English way. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:29, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :I don't know only Terengganu dialect. Remember, I went to Sekolah Kebangsaan for 2 years, and I also spent time in K.L. The point of unaspirated consonants is that you make the shape of them at the end of a syllable without any other sound. How are you pronouncing a word like "peduli" without any aspiration? You can't, because there would be no sound. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:37, 16 March 2022 (UTC) ::OK, I guess it's a matter of relative aspiration then. But as an example from Chinese, the "b" in Beijing is not the same as the English b, because unlike in English, it is not voiced, so it will sound like a "p" to English speakers. That is how I usually pronounce the "p" in Malay. If you speak Italian, you'll probably notice how Italians say their p's without that strong puff of air that English speakers have. In the case of Malay, it's not an important distinction, but some Chinese dialects (Hokkien/Minnan and Teochew are examples) do make that 3-way distinction between voiced, tenuis and aspirated. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:05, 16 March 2022 (UTC) :::I speak Italian, too. I will stipulate that my aspiration in "sepuluh" is not as strong as it is in "pull," but it's certainly not the same as unaspirated Ps at the ends of Malay words. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:07, 16 March 2022 (UTC) == Line-ups == Re: "I don't know which dialect of English uses "line-ups" for something other than groups in which one may be a criminal." That would be us to your north. We have line-ups at Tim Hortons, for poutine, and to get beer at the curling club, but that shouldn't be in an article on Jordan. I am surprised that "line-ups" makes you think of police situations only. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 07:57, 17 March 2022 (UTC) :Interesting. Maybe there are parts of the U.S. where lines are called lineups, too, but in New York, I think those are only situations in which an alleged witness looks at a group of possible suspects through a one-way glass and is asked to identify the alleged perpetrator. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:03, 17 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density == I wonder, do you find the amount of images in [[Turku riverside walk]] suitable? For me there is one or two images per screenful (except the first), and I think the layout works well. The first screenful has the pagebanner and three images in Understand, which is plenty, but I wanted to show the character of different sections up front. As you were critical to the amount of images in [[Finnish national parks]], I'd like you to have a look, if you have the time. Do you find the amount excessive? I don't think I am going to remove any from this itinerary now, but it'd be good to know what I should aim for in other articles. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:14, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for asking. [[Turku riverside walk]] looks very good; the only possible improvement I can see is maybe to add an image to "Get in." I'll have a look at the other article later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:40, 21 March 2022 (UTC) :: Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. I added an image. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:39, 22 March 2022 (UTC) == Image density II == Hi Ikan, just wondering as you said that the images in [[Tasmanian national parks]] violate the image policy, are there any suggestions that you have as to which images should be removed? The article is 44.2k bytes and 34 images, and so per 1 image per 1000-2000 bytes, theoretically you could have all of them if you were to follow the bare minimum at 1 per 1000 bytes, but I'd like you to have a look when you get the time to, because I am not sure which ones to remove because they each portray a meaning and removing them would mean that some meaning may be lost. At the same time, the article should not be violating the image policy, so I agree that some of them should be removed, but this is not a high priority so take your own time. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:34, 22 March 2022 (UTC) :Hi, and thanks for the question. However, part of the problem in that article is the cells given to national parks, such that there's a lot of blank space to make a photo of every one fit in the cell, so I don't see any way to discuss images as long as that setup remains. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:48, 22 March 2022 (UTC) ::Oh well. It is a similar issue with [[Canadian national parks]] too so I'll start a discussion soon on [[Talk:National parks]] regarding how they should be formatted. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:51, 23 March 2022 (UTC) == re: [[Special:Diff/4416890]] on [[Overseas Chinese cuisine]] == Feel free to :-). My insights were to create an article somewhat like [[Western food in Asia]]. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Thanks. I forgot what I was going to say. I'll come back to this. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:58, 27 March 2022 (UTC) ::What I was going to say is that I doubt Singapore needs a different heading from Malaysia. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:52, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::to be fair, I don't really have an opinion on it. I was maybe thinking on going a bit more into detail about Singapore's Chinatown but maybe I'm biased as I've spent more time in Singapore than Malaysia, particularly in [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:33, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :::Singapore now has its own section (with content), so I guess it can stay as it is. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:40, 28 March 2022 (UTC) == Happy 100000th :-) == [[File:Butter tarts on cutting board(8293490785).jpg|right|200px]] Hey Ikan, I just noticed you passed your 100000th edit :-) Thank you for all the work you've put into this site, from copyediting, to dealing with touts and your contributions to destinations and topic articles too. As you're the first to have passed 100k edits (that is not traveler100bot), this is a huge milestone for the entire Wikivoyage from its advancement since the times of what is now a museum piece IMO ;-). Have a butter tart (or several). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:56, 27 March 2022 (UTC) :Wow, that's astonishing. I don't know whether to feel good about this or not, but thanks for the calorie-free butter tart pictures! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:03, 27 March 2022 (UTC) == Reasons for Poutine change == Hi there I wanted to properly explain the reason why I did those changes. You see, it's about cultural credit and a history of the dish being plagiarized by anglo-canadians (despite opposition to cultural appropriation being prevalent in their society) and them getting all the credit and glory for its creation, resulting in it being associated internationally with the english-speaking nation that led to Canada as we know it instead of the nation of quebec, despite the former having nothing to do with its creation. It's also about a possible double-standard, as I'm certain the national dish of Scotland would be presented here as Scottish dish (and not as an english/british dish) and a national dish of the Sapmis as a Sapmi dish (and not a Norwegian or Finnish one) out of respect and simple accuracy for viewers wishing to get an idea and not getting confused between two largely different cultures. But probably the most important reason is to prevent confusion to viewers on wikivoyage, as said earlier. When you see "Canadian culture" and "Québécois culture", you rightfully expect different things, different travel experiences. So when you want a Québécois dish or an (anglo) Canadian dish (whatever that even exists), you shouldn't be confused as to what is what, that's the goal of this wiki : to make travel planning (or travel window shopping) an ease based on what you want to experience. Also, the rest of the page presented it as quebecois, so it's about consistency. If it's the "where it originated from" sentence pose a problem, let's remove it to avoid redundancy, the "Quebecois dish" in the first sentence already saying it out loud. It's simple innocent respect and accuracy, that's all. Have a wonderful day --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 16:14, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :It was clear what your motivation was, and I even have some sympathy with it, to a point (as I'm not sure what you really intend by emphasizing Quebec as a "nation"), but I don't agree with your conclusions. Canada is not an English-speaking country; it's a bilingual country. Anyway, I think none of this is travel-related. I suggest you make your argument on the talk page of the fast food article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:21, 30 March 2022 (UTC) On the contrary, it is quite travel-related, read again my second paragraph. Not doing these changes is misleading those who wishes a québécois experience. And not acknowledging the double-standard is just showing how all of this is unfair and not respecting the consistency in logic this wiki demand across all its pages. Since you insisted on expressing your point of view regarding non-travel stuff, I'll express mine for fairness. On paper it is bilingual, in reality, behind the shinny happy facade, it is not and those that speak french like Québécois get the short end of the stick in front of quebec-bashing and rampant anti-french language sentiments, personal experience here (really personal, that's why I'm, to be frank, a bit offended right now by what I perceive to be denial of the existence of these things). The "Canadian identity" (whatever that is, considering what Canada brags about being its distinct national identity was 90% stolen from Quebecois culture, from lumberjacks, to maple leafs as a symbol, to national anthems, to nearly all maple syrup production, to traditional clothes, to modern ice hockey, to cinema, to architectural styles...to poutine and even the term "canadian" itself ; canadiana is in reality québecaia, a big imperialist steal with an english crown on top of it) was politically and socially built and managed by english Canada, not Quebec (so much that there's a term for it, the RoC or "'''R'''est '''o'''f '''C'''anada" to design what's not Quebec as a socio-political block or "two solitudes" as it is funnily known in the RoC), so THAT's why I said it being the anglocanadian "nation" which led to modern Canada as it is perceived at home and outside : it's a simple historical fact, nothing political in it, bilingualism wasn't even official until the late 60s and the constitution itself is to this day legally valid in english only. Nation and country are two different things : there are countries with multiple recognized nations, like the UK, Ethiopia, Russia and Canada. Wikivoyage respectfully acknowledged the existence of these nations as equals to those that got their nation-state by allowing their adjectives to be used in priority, why not Quebec? What I was intending by emphazing Quebec was the due right to existence under its own name, something the whole world can't seem to do by canadawashing the identity of great Quebecois figures, sites and overall culture (Wikipédia being also one main exemple, in french or in english). Respect, is that too much to ask? Finally, yeah, good idea, I'll go make a point on the talk page. Thank you for the idea and for the sympathy. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 19:26, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing; we'll have a discussion there. I would have to think First Nations peoples would have something to say about what was stolen from whom, but besides, the idea that almost everything in Canada is stolen from the Quebecois is a little strange to a fan of Cape Breton fiddling, and I think people in British Columbia would find that kind of claim puzzling. Don't get me wrong; I speak pretty good French when in practice (though from time spent in France) and have visited Quebec City and Montreal and love them (and if I had to go into exile, I'd love the opportunity to live in Montreal if it presented itself to me, though I doubt it would), so I have no dog in this fight but have to wonder whether bending in one direction or the other is really [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|being fair]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:40, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::As fair as undoing centuries of oppression and attempts at eradicating our very identity as a distinct people "without culture or without history" to quote someone important whose vision would become the blueprint for modern canada in that regard. Canada as we now know it was not just built under the oppression of our Indigenous historic brothers, but ourselves and anyone that speaks french too. I appreciate your appreciation of Quebec and french but that's your personal experience and, sadly, you're in the minority. Trust me, I've seen seen or heard so many crappy things, including directly at me, that it made me an advocate for Quebec independence when I was beforehand a hardcore oh Canada federalist just a few years earlier, being able to make someone turn 180 degrees like that need some serious stuff. ::I say "Stolen" because it isn't usual cultural fusion as equals, the same kind that created all national cultures in Europe and Asia (as was the case of the québécois culture that was '''born''' out of one of those willing fusions; the franco-indigenous alliance, where economy, rather positive views outside the Iroquois, war comradry and proximity of the "habitants", those non-nobles that were born or attached to Quebec rather than France during New France, to the Indigenous people influenced a lot the culture and minds of the future québécois away from France to the anger of the shocked catholic church) but plagiarism (having one culture taking credit for something they took from another culture, aka stealing, to the point people buy it and say "canadian" when talking about things Québec). Québécois culture proudly point out the indigenous origins of the elements that were integrated into it like raquettes, kayaks, mocassins or maple syrup (notice I said majority of the CURRENT PRODUCTION of maple syrup, not maple syrup by itself in my previous comment), no one here think otherwise, no plagiarism, proper credit gets where it should. It's not to say either that the european settlers didn't create original things of their own, just that no culture is born out of a vaccuum and cultural fusion and sharing should be celebrated as they create new nations, just like in Europe or Asia. And it's not like your country doesn't have potential for a great unified national culture (like with that Cape Breton fiddling, best island ever btw), you just don't try it, instead its advertised and internationally recognized as as such: Toronto (aka New York lite), Queen, mooses and beavers, less and less brands, stereotypes (the lumberjack and ''modern'' ice hockey one being stolen, correct word, from Quebecois culture), US carbon copy stuff plus indigenous stuff. Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and Newfoundland are close to Québec in terms of having nationalistic distinct things from anyone else (just being a hub for outside cultures doesn't count as "distinct"). ::My problem is that what is québécois culture is not recognized as such internationally but under the annoying and uncalled for label "canadian" or the exonym "french-canadian", allowing the english canada that identify as such ("canadian") to take all credit and glory for itself saying it did it, aka plagiarism, it would be like Americans saying they invented pizza and everyone buying it, reffering to it as an "american" dish. Why do you have such a problem allowing '''ONE''' word to be changed to respect the existence of a people without voice? I guess its a thing only someone from a minority (Québécois are a minority) could understand. Anyway, can we move on fresh to the talk page? Each answer drain me away from actually starting it. --[[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 22:23, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::See what other people think. I do sympathize with you, to a point (as an American, I want Canada to remain strong and a single country, because with all your imperfections, you are a good example for us in so many ways, but of course I feel you on your points about derogation and discrimination), but I really question how much of this is travel-related. I also think pizza wouldn't be a good analogy, because it comes from Italy, but we do very much talk about New York pizza, Chicago deep-dish pizza, etc., etc. I think better analogies would be all the regional foods in the U.S. that are best in their areas of origin but enjoyed throughout the country, such as barbecue. Also, think about this: how many Americans think French fries are really American, although they originate from Belgium? In effect, though, the way we eat them here, without mayonnaise but usually with ketchup, is non-Belgian. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:47, 30 March 2022 (UTC) ::::Did you notice the photo of poutine on that page, with the caption "Poutine, Quebec's contribution to the fast food scene" and the description of poutine under "typical dishes" that begins "Poutine is a Québécois regional dish (also occasionally seen elsewhere in Canada and, increasingly, in the far northern tier of the United States)"? I think we're covered, really. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:05, 30 March 2022 (UTC) :::::EXACTLY. That was one of my argument. So, in the name of consistancy, I demand at once my culture be respected, the article itself does it once, proving me right, I shall extend it in the entire page, thank you. Objection overruled. :::::Also, the pizza was just an hypothetical "what if" exemple for the sake of an exemple for you to understand, not a reality. Origins are important. :::::Don't put me ever again with that maple-leaf empire I want nothing to do with. If it doesn't stay strong after our destiny gives us the state we rightfully deserve in the name of history, society and culture, that's its problem if we do all the work. Rejecting the right of people to rule themselves, rejecting their very existence as a distinct people and keeping them submitted in the name of petty geopolitics is called imperialism and its disgusting, thank you. Didn't you USA once celebrated heroes that fought for your distinct people's independence and later the right of people around the world to rule themselves during the World Wars and the 90s? :::::We're covered indeed, I'll do the change, reappropriate the dish of my people like the article already partially did. Goodnight. [[Special:Contributions/166.62.226.25|166.62.226.25]] 00:07, 31 March 2022 (UTC) ::::::You need consensus to do so, so I again suggest you start a thread on the fast food article's talk page, and the history of this country includes a civil war. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:42, 31 March 2022 (UTC) == Palace openings for Hari Raya Aidilfitri == Just wondering if you know if this is held in all Malaysian states. I know that the Sultan of Johor hosts does host one, but I'm not sure if you ever went to any hosted by the Sultan of Terengganu. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:36, 5 April 2022 (UTC) :I didn't; I was busy celebrating with friends in my village, 25 miles away from Kuala Terengganu. I'd guess so, but I don't know. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:14, 5 April 2022 (UTC) == Delete == @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], please delete my subpages along with their corresponding talk pages listed here [[:Category:Speedy deletion candidates]] [[User:2006nishan178713|2006nishan178713]]^{[[User talk:2006nishan178713|t@lk]]} 08:56, 6 April 2022 (UTC) :Done. Next time, please don't create talk pages only to request their deletion; it causes more strain on the hands of whomever deletes them. :Best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:01, 6 April 2022 (UTC) == Fried Vietnamese spring rolls in America == I don't know if the places I went to are Vietnamese or Vietnamese-American restaurants, but some of them are located within Vietnamese neighbourhoods. But everytime I've ordered fried spring rolls, they are always wrapped in wheat flour sheets like the type used for Chinese spring rolls, and not rice paper. The only time I've had the authentic version made with rice paper in the U.S. is at more expensive Vietnamese restaurants. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:03, 16 April 2022 (UTC) :New York isn't really strong in Vietnamese restaurants, but I remember descriptions of all these kinds of things being rice- and not wheat-based (and not in expensive restaurants), and that's certainly how they seemed to me. But it seems like a really minor point in an article about Vietnamese cuisine. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:30, 16 April 2022 (UTC) ::OK, maybe it differs between different parts of the US then. I remember that Vietnamese food in New York wasn't particularly outstanding, at least compared to the ones I've had in Australia or California. Interesting that the Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls in New York are authentic then, because the ones in Chicago are as I described, using a Chinese-style wrapping instead, unless I go to a more expensive restaurant. Unfortunately, I didn't have spring rolls in California, but in the ones I had in Australia were authentic too. For the non-fried spring rolls, I've also noticed that in Australia, you have to roll them yourself, and they give you the rice paper, hot water and filling separately, while in Chicago, they're usually served to you already rolled. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 02:26, 17 April 2022 (UTC) :::We often have to roll them. I don't have loads and loads of experience eating Vietnamese food here, because as I said, it is not very strong here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:47, 17 April 2022 (UTC) == Mariupol == To my knowledge, Mariupol was under the control of the Donetsk People's Republic when it declared independence in 2014, and the Azov Battalion fought a bitter war with them to reclaim it for the Ukrainian government, and made Mariupol their main base. So they had already been heavily bombed by Ukrainian forces previously before the Russian invasion. An I have in fact seen videos of ethnic Russians from Mariupol cursing the Ukrainian military for using them as human shields. So I won't be surprised if in Mariupol, the ethnic Russians are loyal to Russia and the ethnic Ukrainians are loyal to Ukraine. And there was also a massacre of ethnic Russians by the Ukrainian military in a theatre in Odessa because those ethnic Russians were opposed to the Euromaidan Revolution, so I won't be surprised if the ethnic Russians in Odessa support Putin. And as you know, the post-Euromaidan Ukrainian government removed Russian as an official language, and that really pissed off the ethnic Russians in Ukraine. I've heard that the armed forces of the separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine are ethnic Russians who were in the Ukrainian military who defected after Euromaidan. As for Zelensky, isn't his first language Ukrainian? The name "Volodymyr" is a very Ukrainian name; the Russian equivalent would be "Vladimir". [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:30, 25 April 2022 (UTC) : I don't know what this refers to, but I suppose [[User talk:LPfi#Pro-Russia vs pro-NATO sentiments in Ukraine|the thread on my user page]] may be relevant. I don't know much about the feelings in the "people's republics", but I don't think being ethnically Russian and having lived in one of them means you support the Russian war and like being "liberated" by Putin bombing your home city. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::Zelensky's first language was Russian. And Kharkhiv is a Russian-speaking city. It doesn't matter what you wouldn't be "surprised" if people think; Wikivoyage articles are not places to idly speculate on these things, but we certainly know there are plenty of Russian-speakers fighting against the invasion today. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:08, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::(edit conflict) Over 12,000 ethnic Russians have been killed in the Donbass by Ukrainian military shelling over the past 8 years. And given that it is mainly the Azov Battalion has been fighting there, and those Azov guys are far-right Ukrainian ultranationalists who have a visceral hatred for ethnic Russians (not just Russian propaganda; this has actually been corroborated by Time magazine and Al Jazeera), those ethnic Russians in the Donbass might very well support Putin, but I don't have polling data to draw a conclusion. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 22:16, 25 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Correct, you don't. And people in a city that's been razed to the ground by Russian shelling might have a "pox on both their houses" attitude but might not support the one who ordered the utter obliteration of their city. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:22, 25 April 2022 (UTC) :::::This discussion reinforces the deep concern that I have about Thedog 2's edits about politics and history. :::::First, let's start with the false assertion that Zelensky's first language is Ukrainian. Thedog 2 jumped to a conclusion based on the spelling of the man's name, instead of researching this, which is very easy to do in the age of Google. This is just the most recent example of Thedog 2 making something up in instead of looking something up. :::::Secondly, as Thedog 2 acknowledges, what they wrote in the article "might" be true, but they don't have any evidence. :::::This is not an isolated incident, but a pattern of behaviour. I think we have to consider whether Thedog 2's edits to political and historical information are so suspect that we should ask them to stop making such edits. :::::I know this is not the right place to raise this question, but I would like to hear the thoughts of Ikan Kekek and {{ping|LPfi}} before I proceed on the talk page. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:34, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Source that Zelenskyy's first language is ''not'' Ukrainian: [[w:Volodymyr Zelenskyy#Personal life]] – took four seconds to get that result. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I would support that, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]. I think I've been very good in avoiding political speculations in articles. We all should. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::: One has to be very careful when googling things up. I didn't read the sources for the Wikipedian statement, but judging from their titles they aren't about Zelenskyy's personal life (as aren't the sources in Early life), and I don't trust Wikipedia editors not to jump to conclusions. I suppose it's true, but the article could have got its current wording even if he was raised by Ukrainian speaking parents (their language isn't told), as he seemingly grew up in a Russian-speaking environment and perhaps attended school in Russian. :::::::: We cannot avoid political themes entirely in Understand and Respect sections, but I agree that The dog2 should be more careful not to jump to conclusions, and abstain from writing things based on possibly biased sources, or based on impressions rather than actual knowledge. (I don't know whether there have been problematic edits recently; asking things on talk pages should be allowed, although "no reason to get into this in the article" is a valid answer.) :::::::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:32, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == Existential wiki question == Hi Ikan Kekek, I wasn't sure who else to ask. I just tried to make a page for the public campground I'm staying at. It seemed like it was in line with "be bold" and helping people figure things out about places they might want to go. But then someone deleted it and all it said was something like "campground fail" but I didn't see anything in whatever pages I read about how to be a wikivoyage editor. So I tried asking on that user's talk page where I could find the relevant guideline and a bot wouldn't let me ask the question. I've bumped into this on Wikipedia as well in the past. I know media wikis are supposed to be friendly but I have experienced a really really high barrier to entry. I consider myself a good community member who, y'know, plays well with others and is an active and contibuting member of society. I really appreciated your constructive explanation when you deleted my contribution. So I have a few requests, if you're willing: 1. I was wondering if you could pass a message along to the person that deleted the Sweetwater Summit Campground page that it would be more useful to explain what's going on than to just throw away my efforts with two cryptic words? If you think it could help others in the future. 2. Any chance you know what "campground fail" means? Maybe there's a page with a guideline somewhere I could read? 3. Any thoughts on the high barrier to entry for Wikipedia and apparently Wikivoyage? All the best, off to go for an evening hike in the beautiful trails around this campground here. <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:172.58.22.179|172.58.22.179]] ([[User_talk:172.58.22.179|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/172.58.22.179|contribs]]) </small> :I'm sorry that happened to you. The relevant guideline is [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]]. Campgrounds don't get their own articles but are valuable to list in the article for the destination where they are sited, or failing that, the one for the nearest town. They would be a "sleep" listing. See [[Wikivoyage:Listings]]. Let me know if there's any other way I can help you. :All the best, :[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:44, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::By the way, though, you misread the deletion notice, which was "campgrounds fail [[wv:wiaa]]". That's a link to [[What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) :::to 172.58.22.179, I've added a listing to Sweetwater Summit Campground in [[San Diego/Mid-City]] where the campground belongs. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:04, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::::oops. just realised that I added the listing in the wrong article. I self-reverted my edit. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:00, 27 April 2022 (UTC) :Thank you. This is all very helpful. [[Special:Contributions/172.58.19.12|172.58.19.12]] 17:23, 26 April 2022 (UTC) ::We try. We were all new users once. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 26 April 2022 (UTC) == existential wiki answer == it has been a very long time since drinks, so to speak, more parched than a dead dingo in the simpson desert, I think I am back Id rather be a drinker in the vicinity of the strand bookstore, however not likely again this lifetime... [[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] ([[User talk:JarrahTree|talk]]) 14:13, 29 April 2022 (UTC) :How are you doing? I am now officially a COVID survivor. I got sick 2 Sundays ago, finally tested negative yesterday and now feel like I have a bad cold. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 29 April 2022 (UTC) ::Apols for chiming in, but great to hear that you've tested negative. Hope you recover from your cold soon. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::Thanks. I think the symptoms are aftereffects from COVID, not a new illness. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:50, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah when I recovered from Covid, I still had coughing symptoms for about three weeks. It was more of a concern when I went to Queensland where they had just opened up their borders and "living with Covid" was a new thing for them so every time I coughed I got strange looks (which is something that doesn't happen here down south). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:01, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll continue wearing my mask, which should make people less worried about any time I might cough. How are you doing now? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:06, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::Thanks for asking. I'm doing fine as it's almost been a month since I contracted Covid, but case numbers are quite high out here that nearly everyone that I know of has had Covid in the past three months. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:24, 30 April 2022 (UTC) :::::::I'm glad you're fully recovered, but the other part sucks. People are pretending that the pandemic is over and that COVID is just the cold. It's not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:37, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::I agree. When I was in Brisbane two weeks ago, there were constant news reports about a "hidden pandemic" as no-one really wanted to test just before the Easter long weekend. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:52, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: I have been used to trusting our authorities, but restrictions are away and they say "the risk of getting seriously ill [in COVID-19] has never been this low", which is true on average for those who get ill (thanks to also vaccinated people getting the omicron), but the incidence has never been higher, so the death toll hasn't decreased. Few vaccinated healthy people get seriously ill, but I am not too inclined to take my chances. Good to hear that you are well. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:23, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::I'm glad he's well; I am not well yet. I feel like I have a cold now. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:21, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::: OK, sorry. I hope you'll be well too soon. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:34, 30 April 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::Thank you. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:36, 30 April 2022 (UTC) == Much or many == [[Special:Diff/4346057/4442035|Here]] you changed "much" to "many". I understand that you cannot say "much batteries", but I doubt the limitation is on the number. Can you find a good way to express that? "How much battery" does not sound right. Do we have to resort to something convoluted like "limit on maximum combined weight of your lithium batteries"? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:03, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :Are lithium batteries not in one standard weight? If not, then I would suggest "their big cousins, commercial aviation, usually have a pretty low weight limit for lithium ion batteries." [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:44, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :: The ones you use in your torch are different from the one in your mobile phone or those in a Tesla. I don't know what kind they use in drones, but I think they might be custom made. (I assume this is about Li-ion batteries, not "lithium-metal" ones) –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:00, 5 May 2022 (UTC) :::So let's go with weight limit. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:26, 5 May 2022 (UTC) == 153.107.26.53 == re [[Special:Diff/4454642]]: not Brendan, but it's our other Australian LTA (Basa Pulu Kokos) based on editing habits. Anyway, thanks for the revert :-) --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:11, 24 May 2022 (UTC) :Sure thing. Yeah, I can see that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:59, 24 May 2022 (UTC) == Cloistered communities == To my knowledge, monasteries are for monks, and convents are for nuns. So women cannot visit cloistered monks, while men cannot visit cloistered nuns unless they are priests who are there to conduct specific rites. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:43, 8 June 2022 (UTC) :But there are a lot of cloisters that can be visited. To take one example, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto in [[Chiusure]] has great art in its cloister and welcomes respectful tourism as well as visiting pilgrims of both sexes. So be careful how you phrase things. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:53, 8 June 2022 (UTC) == Regional American accents == Just wondering, where can you still hear these accents? I never heard the New York accent when I was living in New York (except when I hear Bernie Sanders speaking on TV), and now in Chicago, I never hear the Chicago accent. White people just speak with a general American accent similar to what you hear in the news. Likewise, I never heard a Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore or New Orleans accent whenever I visited those cities. And even when I went to Acadiana, I did not hear the Cajun accent in downtown Lafayette; the people there just spoke with a general American accent. The only time I heard the Cajun accent was when I went to an out-of-the-way suburban mom and pop grocery store that someone on Tripadvisor recommended for boudin and cracklin'. But otherwise, I have to go onto YouTube if I want to hear those accents. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 14:52, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :I actually ran this by my girlfriend. We both agree that there's less isolation than there used to be, but we think you're exaggerating about the demise of these accents. I've certainly heard very distinct Southern accents in trips to the Carolinas, and the Pittsburgh accent, while not drastically different from some New York accents, is definitely distinct. Likewise, it's not at all uncommon to hear people in the Boston area "pahk the cah", and I definitely noticed a Hawaiian accent when I visited. Etc. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:13, 16 June 2022 (UTC) ::So where in New York City would you recommend people to go to if they want to hear the New York accent, just like how Bernie Sanders speaks? And yes, it's certainly true that the Southern accents still persist among the younger generation to some degree. When I went to that grocery store in suburban Lafayatte, I certainly heard the young women working there speaking with a very strong Cajun accent. But in downtown Lafayette, all I heard was the general American accent. And there was a young woman from Alabama who joined the neuroscience PhD programme at my university, and you can hear a very thick Southern accent when she gives her talks. But that's the exception rather than the rule. I have not been to Alabama, but most Alabamans that I have met in Chicago speak with a general American accent, and completely lack the drawl. I've also met numerous Texans, and they also speak with a general American accents, and do not have the twang at all. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 17:29, 16 June 2022 (UTC) :::Many of the Texans I've known have a very distinct accent. In terms of the New York accent, I'd actually suggest you talk to more Long Islanders to hear strong versions of the accent. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:31, 16 June 2022 (UTC) == Driving in Malaysia == I wonder if you think you would be up to the task of creating such an article. Your Malay is probably better than mine, so I guess you could help to translate some road signs. I only know some simple expressions like "Awas" (Caution) or "berhenti" (stop). Unfortunately, I never got the chance to drive in Malaysia, but my family would make road trips to Malaysia back when I was a kid, so I guess I have some familiarity with road conditions in Malaysia. For instance, I have noticed that Malaysian drivers tend not to use their signals when changing lanes. And I also noticed that while there is a good expressway network along the West Coast if you want to drive from Singapore up to Penang, the East Coast doesn't have that. I've only made it as far up the East Coast as Mersing, but the road there is just a regular country road, so it would probably take a while to make up up to Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bharu if you are starting from Singapore. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 20:36, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :Well, there is the E8 lebuhraya, but it's inland. But I remember from 2003 that the East Coast highway itself was much improved compared to the 1-lane-each-way though nicely blacktopped road that was there in the 70s; I believe it was 2 lanes each way. I'm not a driver, though. :-) In addition to "Awas", add "Berhaya," as in "Awas! Berhaya!" Drivers in Malaysia seemed better in 2003 than they had been from 1975-77, for whatever that's worth. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:13, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ==Revert== You reverted my change to [[Valle del Cauca]]'s banner because: ''Your banner substitution for Cali was so obvious I marked it patrolled, but the normal procedure is to propose to replace a banner and see if you get a consensus behind the suggestion. Please start a thread on this article's talk page.Undo revision 4476012 by Travelwriter1000'' But this discussion [[Talk:Cali#New banner|already took place, and you supported the change]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:06, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :Sorry. Only one comment isn't really a consensus, but since no-one else was interested enough to comment, the change should be made. I'll make the change. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:57, 5 July 2022 (UTC) ::I don't love the skyline view, though. I think it's improvable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:59, 5 July 2022 (UTC) :::I agree (it's not one of mine), but it's better than having the crummy one at both [[Valle del Cauca]] and [[Buga]]. [[User:Travelwriter1000|Travelwriter1000]] ([[User talk:Travelwriter1000|talk]]) 15:34, 7 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Yeah. If nothing else, we don't want the same banner used in two articles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:48, 7 July 2022 (UTC) == communication channel to coordinate == What is the best communication channel to coordinate with other Wikivoyage editors across language editions? Is there an active telegram or facebook group, IRC or other types of chat? --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 18:00, 17 July 2022 (UTC) :[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikivoyage/Lounge Wikivoyage Interlingual Lounge], but it would be a good idea to supplement that with announcements on the [[Travellers' pub]] and equivalents on other Wikivoyage language versions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:59, 17 July 2022 (UTC) ::Thank you...Trying both. --[[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 20:01, 21 July 2022 (UTC) == Seremban == Jika anda tidak berpuas hati dengan gambar, silalah ganti dengan gambar asal, bukan main revert je. ade je informasi lain upadte pun kena revert juga. [[User:&#42;angys*|&#42;angys*]] ([[User talk:&#42;angys*|talk]]) 21:55, 28 July 2022 (UTC) :OK. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Seremban&type=revision&diff=4492000&oldid=4491997 Habis-lah]. Ada semua? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:15, 28 July 2022 (UTC) ryzuzpfafmpsajyx23nfa6yinqo2t6f 0 132952 4492045 4104378 2022-07-29T02:42:12Z 218.190.249.171 /* Do */ Updated listing for Hike through Longji Rice Terraces - abundant information wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bannerlongji.jpg}} [[Image:Longsheng_Rice_Terraces.JPG|thumb|350px|Longsheng Rice Terraces]] '''Longsheng''' (龙胜; ''Lóngshèng'') and nearby '''Longji terraces''' (龙脊梯田; ''Lóngjǐtītián'') are in [[North Guangxi]], near [[Guilin]]. The [http://www.longjiriceterraces.com Longji rice terraces] area is famous for the large number of terraced rice paddy fields on its mountain, which have created an intricate pattern on the hillsides. Set amongst the villages of the minorities Zhuang and Yao, the area allows for easy to moderate walking/hiking possibilities along and up hillsides to view the panoramas of the terraced rice fields, as well as glimpse the rural life and style of architecture found in the forest-fringed villages. ==Understand== Longji means 'Dragon Back'. When the paddies are full of water in spring, it is said to resemble the scales on the back of a dragon. The fields are beautiful all year round, in the early stages when filled with water, and as the rice grows and matures, changing colours as it does so. Winter may also see snow. Blossoming flowers are also to be seen in some parts and in some seasons, and along the journey here, there is forest-clad steep-sloped mountain scenery to be taken in. The Longji terraces are comprised of two separate but closely located areas: the Ping'An terrace fields, and the JinKeng terrace fields, each with their own villages and hamlets within easy walking distance. Ping'An terrace fields are comprised of '''Ping'An''' village, and two smaller hamlets, and is a Zhuang minority inhabited area. JinKeng terrace fields comprise '''DaZhai''' village, as well as 5 smaller hamlets, including '''TianTou''' village higher up the mountain. JinKeng is predominantly or completely Yao minority inhabited. Arrive near the end of May, and witness the fields full of water as the first stage of growing rice begins. Dawns and dusks are heightened by the effect of the water-cloaked hillsides mirroring the sun's rays. The ticket office and its local bus service is run by a group of tour operators in cooperation with the local government. Profits are not shared with the local community. Apparently, the villagers are so upset with this that they are staging a protest by delaying and in some cases refusing to flood the terraces with water. ==Get in== It is about two hours drive to the north through twisty mountain roads from Guilin to Longsheng town. It is also possible to get to Longsheng on public transport from [[Guilin]]. The busses to Longsheng leave from 2011 from the new bus terminal near the LIQ-Brewerie, not the one in the centre near the train station. From Longsheng, the Longji terraces are a further hour or so by local bus. Buses can take you straight to either one of the villages from Longsheng, enquire which village beforehand, if you have one in mind for late-arrival accommodation purposes. Once there, travel between the two villages is straightforward. It's faster if you change buses at Heping instead of Longsheng - one village before Longsheng, but there is no bus terminal and you have to wait on the road and also some taxi drivers will bother you. Notify the conductor of your final destination so they can tell you where to get off. The fastest connection is to take at direct bus from the parking lot in front of the railway station for ¥40. Departure is 08:30 and 14:00 to Dazhai in high season. An alternative connection to the railway network is via the station at Sanjiang County. There are frequent buses between Longsheng and [[Sanjiang]] which take around 2 hours. It is also possible to arrange for a private shuttle bus for about ¥350 direct from Guilin. Pickups are typically from the Guilin railway station. This method is probably the simplest but it may be difficult to find the shuttle buses on your own. If you book a room with one of the hotels in the area however, they can easily arrange a pick-up for you. Also, hotels offer a combination of a tour with visiting a village of Yao minority on the way to the terrace area for ¥180 per person including bus transfer, entrance fee and guide (tour is said to be in Chinese only, but main points are translated into English as well). Entrance to the Longji terrace area and its villages is controlled by a large ticket office. Tickets are ¥80 per person which includes a small pamphlet with a rudimentary map of the area's interconnected villages. Longsheng is also on your route if going [[Hong Kong to Kunming overland]]. ==Get around== Both villages are at the bottom of the rice terrace-covered hills. Visitors by car must park below the villages, and take a minibus to either the upper car park/entrance of Ping'an Zhuang village, or the upper car park/entrance of DaZhai Yao village. Public transport will take you straight to the villages. You can also step off at Huanglou Yao village (also a bus terminal) and hike in about an hour or so from there to Ping'An village. From DaZhai village, it is possible to either take a gondola up the hill or hike up, while at Ping'an you must ascend on foot. There are sedan chairs available for hire if you are not up to the climb. The path ascends rapidly through the paddy fields and houses. There are several view points along the way where you can rest and take photographs, and stone paths lead to viewing platforms higher up. At the villages, local women gather to offer to carry your backpack or daypack in bamboo baskets attached to their back for ¥20-25 (fee varies with the weight of your bag). There are, surprisingly enough, senior local women whose English is advanced enough to act as your tour guide. They may likely approach you once inside the village or whilst walking along the paths, or your can enquire at the entrance. It is feasible to ask for a map at the entrances to the villages (they are not automatically given), to orient yourself and to get some background details. Check the bus schedule from Longsheng station, the last bus leaves before sunset since it would be dangerous to drive in the dark. 1-1h30 to get to Dazhai, a bit shorter to Ping'An. ==See== * {{see | name=The Rice Terraces | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.755 | long=110.133333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥80, students ¥40 | wikipedia=Longsheng Rice Terrace | image=LongshengRiceTerrace.jpg | wikidata=Q3388704 | content=A short hike through Ping'An to the summit takes about 2 hours to complete, depending on fitness. JinKeng is slightly larger so may take more time. It is possible to hike between Ping'An and DaZhai (JinKeng) in about 3 hours, enquire about guides once at either of the villages. Longer hikes spanning more than one day are possible and will allow you to access more beautiful and less touristy areas of the mountain. }} * {{see | name=Some very long hair | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free to look, ¥10 for a photo | content=Longsheng is home to four minority nationalities: Miao, Yao, Dong and Zhuang. The Yao and Zhuang nationalities live in Longji. The Yao have distinctive clothing and hair styles which set them apart from other ethnic groups. Yao women are famous for having the longest hair in the world. They never cut their hair. Instead they wrap the hair in a bun on top of their head in a style resembling an Indian turban. }} * {{see | name=Unique traditional style of houses | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=built largely from timber, the houses are typically rectangular and three stories high, though in Ping'An many are four stories and relatively large. Each ascending floor is a little larger than the lower. The shingles, windows and beams are typical of other Chinese building styles. In DaZhai, there are small dwellings that use the thick bark of trees as roof shingles. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Longsheng Hot Spring | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A naturally hot spring and spa. It is recommended that you visit in winter or spring. }} [[File:LongjiHiking.jpg|thumb|Hiking trail and view above Ping'An]] *{{do | name=Hike through Longji Rice Terraces | alt=Hiking | url=https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guilin-tours/longji-hiking.htm | email=info@chinaeducationaltours.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Hiking is the best way to discover the ethnic minorities’ life and admire the endless stunning rice terraces. There is some fabulous hiking to be done around the rice terraces, though finding your way when outside the signposted areas can be tricky at times; a local guide can lead the way for a small fee. }} :* {{do | name=Around | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is a well sign-posted walk around Ping'An that takes you through Ping'An town, and up to both viewpoints - Viewpoint 1 (called Nine Dragons and Five Tigers) and Viewpoint 2 (Seven Stars with Moon), both of which have spectacular views of the town and surrounding terraces. The route is well sign-posted (look for the stone-engraved maps about the place) with good paths; completing the full circuit takes about 1-1½ hrs. The hike is easier if you head through the village up to Viewpoint 2 then across the hills to Viewpoint 1 and back down steeply to Ping'An. }} :* {{do | name=Around Dazhai | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's a quieter and more rural village then Ping'An. No cars in the village. There are 3 peaks to hike and also some small villages around. In the Village is also a Library building where they sometimes dancing ans music events and also a School building where you can watch the pupils through the windows. No ATM in Dazhai - but you can change in Wisdom Inn money, also with credit card. }} :* {{do | name=Ping'An to Zhongliu and Dazhai | url=http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=485976 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The walk from Ping'An to Zhongliu takes approx 2 hours, from where it is another 2 hours to Dazhai. To Zhongliu Start by heading out from Ping'An up the hill to Viewpoint 1, then continue over the back and along a dirt road. This will take you past a lake and through a lovely valley. (more instructions needed!) }} ==Buy== As with many tourist attractions in China, trinkets, clothing, and 'antiques' stalls abound. An array of the minority clothing, jewelry, artwork and linen is for sale at the villages. ==Eat== Several of the houses in the village are new or have been rebuilt. There are many small restaurants in the village where you can rest, refresh and enjoy country style Chinese food. At the path side you will find some people cooking rice on an open fire. The rice is stuffed inside the hollow core of a bamboo along with some meats, vegetables and spices. The bamboo tube is sealed and placed on the fire to cook. This is a popular traditional meal for the local people. ==Drink== ==Sleep== Although most tourists come here on a day trip, it is a very beautiful place worth staying for a night or two at either one of the villages. Ping'An is the more popular village with direct road access. The smaller, more remote villages require an additional hike on foot (locals offer to carry your bag for ¥20-25 depending on weight) and offer a more intimate experience. There are hotels and lodging with panoramic views of the rice terraces. When the terraces contain water, sunrises and sunsets can be mesmerising, making an overnight stay essential. ===Longsheng=== *{{sleep | name=Riverside GH | alt=Kai Kai | url= | email= | address=Longsheng | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 15877000379 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Very nice guesthouse owned by English teacher Mrs Lee. }} ===Ping'An=== [[File:Pingan2013.jpg|thumb|Ping'An]] *{{sleep | name=Li Qing Hotel | url= | email=liqing_gh@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583048, +86 13878352092 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥120-¥150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Claims to be the first guesthouse in Ping'An. Adequate rooms with good views and air-con. Nice restaurant with good variety. Internet access with free wifi in rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Baike Hotel | url=http://www.baikehotel.com | email=baikehotel@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583006, +86 18677377331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=New hotel in Ping'an, which is the most convenient village out of the three to reach in Longsheng, and has probably the most beautiful view points. The hotel is right after the entrance so you don't have to go up all the steps with your luggage. Large clean rooms with amazing view of the ricefields. Serves lovely home cooked food and will tailor it to your specific tastes. Jason, the owner, speaks perfect English and will give you all the information you need about traveling in this area. If coming from Guilin give him a call and he will help you arrange a ride for 50 yuan, also heard he can help you get to Longsheng from other places. The place has Wifi, air-con and soft beds. }} *{{sleep | name=Longji One Hotel | url=http://www.longjiyilou.com {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=liaochunnuan@163.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583597, +86 15878362703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Big windows and great views, very nice rooms and restaurant. Internet access (free Wi-Fi), air-conditioning. The owner, Mrs Spring (Liaochunnuan), is very helpful and speaks good English. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Garden Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the middle of Ping'an | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=They take credit cards and have excellent food. Rooms were 220YUAN for two people. Rooms are clean and bright. }} ===Tiantouzhai=== *{{sleep | name=Longji Rice Terraces Tian Ranju Inn | alt=龙脊梯田天然居客栈 | url=http://www.tianranju.info | email=jimmy.qin168@gmail.com | address=Tiantou village,(very beautiful 30 min-40 min walk from Dazhai parking area) | lat= | long= | directions=Dazhi Terraces | phone=+86 13667830482 (Jimmy Qin), +86 15877001801 (Hannah wuu), +86 773 7585633| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥90-180 | content=Restaurant, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot shower, English speaking, English menu, very friendly. A nice view of the rice terraces in front of Tian Ranju Inn. }} *{{sleep | name=Xin Tian Hotel | alt=鑫田酒店 | url=http://www.ljxtjd.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sarah07737585768@163.com | address=Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces (a one hour walk up from Da Zhai Yao Village) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 18077371663 (Sarah), +86 13768729177 | tollfree= | fax=+86 7737585768 | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥80-150 | content=Located at the top of the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces, the vista from the rooms provides a stunning view of the rice terrace valley below. Run by Sarah Wu and her husband, Xintian Hotel has a warm, family atmosphere. Opened in 2012, the rooms are clean and come equipped with air conditioning/heating, western toilets, 24 hours hot water, wifi, and towels. Restaurant menu has a wide selection of Western and Chinese dishes. Sarah, an English speaker, can arrange someone to pick you up at the Da Zhai bus stop at the base of the valley. A baggage carrier (¥40 per bag) is not included in the room price. Contact Sarah for a direct shuttle bus from the Guilin South Train Station to Da Zhai for ¥50 per person. }} *{{sleep | name=JinTian Guest House | alt=龙脊金田酒店 | url=http://www.ljjtjd.com/ {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=kaidan668@163.com; hannah_wuu@hotmail.com | address=Tian Tou Village(very beautiful 30 min walk from Da Zhai) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 15877000383, +86 7737585683 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 7585683 | hours= | price=¥80-120 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-run guesthouse with good accommodation (aircon/heated rooms), restaurant, internet in lobby, very friendly. Call and someone will meet you at the Da Zhai gate. Good views from patio and rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=JinKeng Vegetarian Hostel | alt=梯田水稻田头旅馆 | url=http://www.v8-v8.com | email=v8hostel@yahoo.com | address=Tian Tou Village(up from Da Zhai Yao village) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji terraces | phone=+86 773-7585655, +86 13877353800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Vegetarian food, internet, hostel. Comfortable atmosphere with books, great food, coffee, and good views down the terraces. }} ===Dazhai=== *{{sleep | name=Wisdom Inn | alt=智者家园 | url=http://www.wisdom-inn.com/ | email=info@wisdom-inn.com; wisdom-inn@MSN.com | address=Dazhai Village - 2nd House left side | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 189-77391660 (Sandy) | tollfree= | fax=+86 773-7585690 | hours= | price=¥280-380 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-run guesthouse with good accommodation (private bathroom), restaurant, Wi-Fi internet in whole house, terrace, Home-made bread and yoghurt, English speaking, very friendly. Call or email so staff can tell you with short response time when direct bus from Guilin is available und reserve seats. There is also webcams so can can check view and weather from remote. }} ==Go next== * [[Guilin]] -tThis popular tourist city is 2 hours away. * [[Sanjiang]] - focal point of the Dong minority, visit nearby [[Chengyang]] to see the elaborate wind-and-rain bridge. Longsheng is on the [[Hong Kong to Kunming overland]] route; see that article for places further away. {{IsPartOf|North Guangxi}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|25.8|110}} 2cl1xnfaipoggt04vburi36kgp4j1bq 4492076 4492045 2022-07-29T03:43:41Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Reverted per [[don't tout]], [[tour]], etc. Undo revision 4492045 by [[Special:Contributions/218.190.249.171|218.190.249.171]] ([[User talk:218.190.249.171|talk]]) wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bannerlongji.jpg}} [[Image:Longsheng_Rice_Terraces.JPG|thumb|350px|Longsheng Rice Terraces]] '''Longsheng''' (龙胜; ''Lóngshèng'') and nearby '''Longji terraces''' (龙脊梯田; ''Lóngjǐtītián'') are in [[North Guangxi]], near [[Guilin]]. The [http://www.longjiriceterraces.com Longji rice terraces] area is famous for the large number of terraced rice paddy fields on its mountain, which have created an intricate pattern on the hillsides. Set amongst the villages of the minorities Zhuang and Yao, the area allows for easy to moderate walking/hiking possibilities along and up hillsides to view the panoramas of the terraced rice fields, as well as glimpse the rural life and style of architecture found in the forest-fringed villages. ==Understand== Longji means 'Dragon Back'. When the paddies are full of water in spring, it is said to resemble the scales on the back of a dragon. The fields are beautiful all year round, in the early stages when filled with water, and as the rice grows and matures, changing colours as it does so. Winter may also see snow. Blossoming flowers are also to be seen in some parts and in some seasons, and along the journey here, there is forest-clad steep-sloped mountain scenery to be taken in. The Longji terraces are comprised of two separate but closely located areas: the Ping'An terrace fields, and the JinKeng terrace fields, each with their own villages and hamlets within easy walking distance. Ping'An terrace fields are comprised of '''Ping'An''' village, and two smaller hamlets, and is a Zhuang minority inhabited area. JinKeng terrace fields comprise '''DaZhai''' village, as well as 5 smaller hamlets, including '''TianTou''' village higher up the mountain. JinKeng is predominantly or completely Yao minority inhabited. Arrive near the end of May, and witness the fields full of water as the first stage of growing rice begins. Dawns and dusks are heightened by the effect of the water-cloaked hillsides mirroring the sun's rays. The ticket office and its local bus service is run by a group of tour operators in cooperation with the local government. Profits are not shared with the local community. Apparently, the villagers are so upset with this that they are staging a protest by delaying and in some cases refusing to flood the terraces with water. ==Get in== It is about two hours drive to the north through twisty mountain roads from Guilin to Longsheng town. It is also possible to get to Longsheng on public transport from [[Guilin]]. The busses to Longsheng leave from 2011 from the new bus terminal near the LIQ-Brewerie, not the one in the centre near the train station. From Longsheng, the Longji terraces are a further hour or so by local bus. Buses can take you straight to either one of the villages from Longsheng, enquire which village beforehand, if you have one in mind for late-arrival accommodation purposes. Once there, travel between the two villages is straightforward. It's faster if you change buses at Heping instead of Longsheng - one village before Longsheng, but there is no bus terminal and you have to wait on the road and also some taxi drivers will bother you. Notify the conductor of your final destination so they can tell you where to get off. The fastest connection is to take at direct bus from the parking lot in front of the railway station for ¥40. Departure is 08:30 and 14:00 to Dazhai in high season. An alternative connection to the railway network is via the station at Sanjiang County. There are frequent buses between Longsheng and [[Sanjiang]] which take around 2 hours. It is also possible to arrange for a private shuttle bus for about ¥350 direct from Guilin. Pickups are typically from the Guilin railway station. This method is probably the simplest but it may be difficult to find the shuttle buses on your own. If you book a room with one of the hotels in the area however, they can easily arrange a pick-up for you. Also, hotels offer a combination of a tour with visiting a village of Yao minority on the way to the terrace area for ¥180 per person including bus transfer, entrance fee and guide (tour is said to be in Chinese only, but main points are translated into English as well). Entrance to the Longji terrace area and its villages is controlled by a large ticket office. Tickets are ¥80 per person which includes a small pamphlet with a rudimentary map of the area's interconnected villages. Longsheng is also on your route if going [[Hong Kong to Kunming overland]]. ==Get around== Both villages are at the bottom of the rice terrace-covered hills. Visitors by car must park below the villages, and take a minibus to either the upper car park/entrance of Ping'an Zhuang village, or the upper car park/entrance of DaZhai Yao village. Public transport will take you straight to the villages. You can also step off at Huanglou Yao village (also a bus terminal) and hike in about an hour or so from there to Ping'An village. From DaZhai village, it is possible to either take a gondola up the hill or hike up, while at Ping'an you must ascend on foot. There are sedan chairs available for hire if you are not up to the climb. The path ascends rapidly through the paddy fields and houses. There are several view points along the way where you can rest and take photographs, and stone paths lead to viewing platforms higher up. At the villages, local women gather to offer to carry your backpack or daypack in bamboo baskets attached to their back for ¥20-25 (fee varies with the weight of your bag). There are, surprisingly enough, senior local women whose English is advanced enough to act as your tour guide. They may likely approach you once inside the village or whilst walking along the paths, or your can enquire at the entrance. It is feasible to ask for a map at the entrances to the villages (they are not automatically given), to orient yourself and to get some background details. Check the bus schedule from Longsheng station, the last bus leaves before sunset since it would be dangerous to drive in the dark. 1-1h30 to get to Dazhai, a bit shorter to Ping'An. ==See== * {{see | name=The Rice Terraces | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.755 | long=110.133333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥80, students ¥40 | wikipedia=Longsheng Rice Terrace | image=LongshengRiceTerrace.jpg | wikidata=Q3388704 | content=A short hike through Ping'An to the summit takes about 2 hours to complete, depending on fitness. JinKeng is slightly larger so may take more time. It is possible to hike between Ping'An and DaZhai (JinKeng) in about 3 hours, enquire about guides once at either of the villages. Longer hikes spanning more than one day are possible and will allow you to access more beautiful and less touristy areas of the mountain. }} * {{see | name=Some very long hair | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free to look, ¥10 for a photo | content=Longsheng is home to four minority nationalities: Miao, Yao, Dong and Zhuang. The Yao and Zhuang nationalities live in Longji. The Yao have distinctive clothing and hair styles which set them apart from other ethnic groups. Yao women are famous for having the longest hair in the world. They never cut their hair. Instead they wrap the hair in a bun on top of their head in a style resembling an Indian turban. }} * {{see | name=Unique traditional style of houses | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=built largely from timber, the houses are typically rectangular and three stories high, though in Ping'An many are four stories and relatively large. Each ascending floor is a little larger than the lower. The shingles, windows and beams are typical of other Chinese building styles. In DaZhai, there are small dwellings that use the thick bark of trees as roof shingles. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Longsheng Hot Spring | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A naturally hot spring and spa. It is recommended that you visit in winter or spring. }} [[File:LongjiHiking.jpg|thumb|Hiking trail and view above Ping'An]] *{{do | name=Hiking | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is some fabulous hiking to be done around the rice terraces, though finding your way when outside the signposted areas can be tricky at times; a local guide can lead the way for a small fee. }} :* {{do | name=Around | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is a well sign-posted walk around Ping'An that takes you through Ping'An town, and up to both viewpoints - Viewpoint 1 (called Nine Dragons and Five Tigers) and Viewpoint 2 (Seven Stars with Moon), both of which have spectacular views of the town and surrounding terraces. The route is well sign-posted (look for the stone-engraved maps about the place) with good paths; completing the full circuit takes about 1-1½ hrs. The hike is easier if you head through the village up to Viewpoint 2 then across the hills to Viewpoint 1 and back down steeply to Ping'An. }} :* {{do | name=Around Dazhai | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's a quieter and more rural village then Ping'An. No cars in the village. There are 3 peaks to hike and also some small villages around. In the Village is also a Library building where they sometimes dancing ans music events and also a School building where you can watch the pupils through the windows. No ATM in Dazhai - but you can change in Wisdom Inn money, also with credit card. }} :* {{do | name=Ping'An to Zhongliu and Dazhai | url=http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=485976 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The walk from Ping'An to Zhongliu takes approx 2 hours, from where it is another 2 hours to Dazhai. To Zhongliu Start by heading out from Ping'An up the hill to Viewpoint 1, then continue over the back and along a dirt road. This will take you past a lake and through a lovely valley. (more instructions needed!) }} ==Buy== As with many tourist attractions in China, trinkets, clothing, and 'antiques' stalls abound. An array of the minority clothing, jewelry, artwork and linen is for sale at the villages. ==Eat== Several of the houses in the village are new or have been rebuilt. There are many small restaurants in the village where you can rest, refresh and enjoy country style Chinese food. At the path side you will find some people cooking rice on an open fire. The rice is stuffed inside the hollow core of a bamboo along with some meats, vegetables and spices. The bamboo tube is sealed and placed on the fire to cook. This is a popular traditional meal for the local people. ==Drink== ==Sleep== Although most tourists come here on a day trip, it is a very beautiful place worth staying for a night or two at either one of the villages. Ping'An is the more popular village with direct road access. The smaller, more remote villages require an additional hike on foot (locals offer to carry your bag for ¥20-25 depending on weight) and offer a more intimate experience. There are hotels and lodging with panoramic views of the rice terraces. When the terraces contain water, sunrises and sunsets can be mesmerising, making an overnight stay essential. ===Longsheng=== *{{sleep | name=Riverside GH | alt=Kai Kai | url= | email= | address=Longsheng | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 15877000379 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Very nice guesthouse owned by English teacher Mrs Lee. }} ===Ping'An=== [[File:Pingan2013.jpg|thumb|Ping'An]] *{{sleep | name=Li Qing Hotel | url= | email=liqing_gh@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583048, +86 13878352092 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥120-¥150 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Claims to be the first guesthouse in Ping'An. Adequate rooms with good views and air-con. Nice restaurant with good variety. Internet access with free wifi in rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Baike Hotel | url=http://www.baikehotel.com | email=baikehotel@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583006, +86 18677377331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=New hotel in Ping'an, which is the most convenient village out of the three to reach in Longsheng, and has probably the most beautiful view points. The hotel is right after the entrance so you don't have to go up all the steps with your luggage. Large clean rooms with amazing view of the ricefields. Serves lovely home cooked food and will tailor it to your specific tastes. Jason, the owner, speaks perfect English and will give you all the information you need about traveling in this area. If coming from Guilin give him a call and he will help you arrange a ride for 50 yuan, also heard he can help you get to Longsheng from other places. The place has Wifi, air-con and soft beds. }} *{{sleep | name=Longji One Hotel | url=http://www.longjiyilou.com {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email=liaochunnuan@163.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 773-7583597, +86 15878362703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Big windows and great views, very nice rooms and restaurant. Internet access (free Wi-Fi), air-conditioning. The owner, Mrs Spring (Liaochunnuan), is very helpful and speaks good English. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Garden Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the middle of Ping'an | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=They take credit cards and have excellent food. Rooms were 220YUAN for two people. Rooms are clean and bright. }} ===Tiantouzhai=== *{{sleep | name=Longji Rice Terraces Tian Ranju Inn | alt=龙脊梯田天然居客栈 | url=http://www.tianranju.info | email=jimmy.qin168@gmail.com | address=Tiantou village,(very beautiful 30 min-40 min walk from Dazhai parking area) | lat= | long= | directions=Dazhi Terraces | phone=+86 13667830482 (Jimmy Qin), +86 15877001801 (Hannah wuu), +86 773 7585633| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥90-180 | content=Restaurant, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot shower, English speaking, English menu, very friendly. A nice view of the rice terraces in front of Tian Ranju Inn. }} *{{sleep | name=Xin Tian Hotel | alt=鑫田酒店 | url=http://www.ljxtjd.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=sarah07737585768@163.com | address=Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces (a one hour walk up from Da Zhai Yao Village) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 18077371663 (Sarah), +86 13768729177 | tollfree= | fax=+86 7737585768 | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥80-150 | content=Located at the top of the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces, the vista from the rooms provides a stunning view of the rice terrace valley below. Run by Sarah Wu and her husband, Xintian Hotel has a warm, family atmosphere. Opened in 2012, the rooms are clean and come equipped with air conditioning/heating, western toilets, 24 hours hot water, wifi, and towels. Restaurant menu has a wide selection of Western and Chinese dishes. Sarah, an English speaker, can arrange someone to pick you up at the Da Zhai bus stop at the base of the valley. A baggage carrier (¥40 per bag) is not included in the room price. Contact Sarah for a direct shuttle bus from the Guilin South Train Station to Da Zhai for ¥50 per person. }} *{{sleep | name=JinTian Guest House | alt=龙脊金田酒店 | url=http://www.ljjtjd.com/ {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=kaidan668@163.com; hannah_wuu@hotmail.com | address=Tian Tou Village(very beautiful 30 min walk from Da Zhai) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 15877000383, +86 7737585683 | tollfree= | fax=+86 773 7585683 | hours= | price=¥80-120 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-run guesthouse with good accommodation (aircon/heated rooms), restaurant, internet in lobby, very friendly. Call and someone will meet you at the Da Zhai gate. Good views from patio and rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=JinKeng Vegetarian Hostel | alt=梯田水稻田头旅馆 | url=http://www.v8-v8.com | email=v8hostel@yahoo.com | address=Tian Tou Village(up from Da Zhai Yao village) | lat= | long= | directions=Longji terraces | phone=+86 773-7585655, +86 13877353800 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Vegetarian food, internet, hostel. Comfortable atmosphere with books, great food, coffee, and good views down the terraces. }} ===Dazhai=== *{{sleep | name=Wisdom Inn | alt=智者家园 | url=http://www.wisdom-inn.com/ | email=info@wisdom-inn.com; wisdom-inn@MSN.com | address=Dazhai Village - 2nd House left side | lat= | long= | directions=Longji Terraces | phone=+86 189-77391660 (Sandy) | tollfree= | fax=+86 773-7585690 | hours= | price=¥280-380 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-run guesthouse with good accommodation (private bathroom), restaurant, Wi-Fi internet in whole house, terrace, Home-made bread and yoghurt, English speaking, very friendly. Call or email so staff can tell you with short response time when direct bus from Guilin is available und reserve seats. There is also webcams so can can check view and weather from remote. }} ==Go next== * [[Guilin]] -tThis popular tourist city is 2 hours away. * [[Sanjiang]] - focal point of the Dong minority, visit nearby [[Chengyang]] to see the elaborate wind-and-rain bridge. Longsheng is on the [[Hong Kong to Kunming overland]] route; see that article for places further away. {{IsPartOf|North Guangxi}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|25.8|110}} 46e2ra44dxinmw4pabx2g20qln0tn4o 0 139047 4492257 4378925 2022-07-29T11:35:31Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mtwapa_Creek_Banner.jpg|Mtwapa}} '''Mtwapa''' is in [[Coastal Kenya]]. It is a dusty place, about 15 km north of [[Mombasa]] and one of the fastest growing communities in Kenya with about 91,000 inhabitants in 2019. ==Understand== [[File:Mtwapa Creek.jpg|thumb|Mtwapa Creek]] People who want to spent their holidays at the wonderful beaches of [[Kenya]] and to go on a safari tour have to decide whether to go to ''South Coast'' or ''North Coast'', which simply means south or north of [[Mombasa]]. While the ''South Coast'' has the nicer beaches and more primordial nature the ''North Coast'' around Mombasa and Mtwapa offer much more action and activities. There exists a lack of modern public transport (tram, metro) in combination with chaotic traffic in Mombasa and associated development of urban suburbs to new centres. On the other hand many Europeans settle there and bring development. Mtwapa is known as “the village that never sleeps”. Even long after midnight the pubs are busy, even sellers are in the streets, and a lot of people walk around. It is the centre of night life and prostitution in the area of Mombasa. Because of many Europeans building homes for retirement or spending winter time there, the place has become trendy for Kenyans too, and real estate prices and construction activity have risen dramatically. Mtwapa is not a tourist resort, but a typical Kenyan town with noise, dust and chaotic traffic. ==Climate== [[File:Mtwapa climate.jpg|500px|right|Climate in Mtwapa]] The climate in Mtwapa is tropical wet and warm. The '''best travel time''' is from late November to mid-March. After that it gets uncomfortably hot with increased humidity. The '''worst travel time''' is in the main rainy season from April to June. Due to lack of sewerage in no time the roads are flooded and muddy and it is difficult to make any excursions. Mostly it rains only briefly and then the sun is shining again, but also continuous rain for days may ocour. In the resulting puddles, the mosquitoes multiply abruptly and the malaria and dengue fever risk increases. Also in the 2nd rainy season, October-November, you have to reckon with inconveniences. There are almost no museums or other attractions that you can visit even in the rain, only some temples and shopping malls in Mombasa. ==Get in== [[File:Mtwapa_Town_Center.jpg|thumb|Mtwapa Town Center]] [[File:Mtwapa Jumbo Ruins.jpg|thumb|Jumba Ruins]] {{Mapframe|-3.9481|39.7452|zoom=13|width= 400|height= 400}} [[File:Mtwapa Rainy Season.jpg|thumb|Mtwapa,rainy season]] [[File:Mtwapa Beach at Jumbo Ruins.jpg|thumb|Mtwapa Beach at Jumba Ruins]] [[File:Kanamai-Kikambala Beach, Mtwapa, Kenya.jpg|thumb|Kanamai-Kikambala Beach]] [[File:Mtwapa,_Beach_near_Creek.jpg|thumb|Beach near Creek]] Most people come to Mtwapa via ''Mombasa airport''. After leaving the airport in Mombasa, many eager young men want to carry your luggage to the waiting vehicle. Do not accept these offers. Some of these luggage carriers require up to Ksh 1000 for services rendered. It is just a few metres away, and you can take a free luggage van with your luggage. The cheapest way to reach Mtwapa from Mombasa is by ''minibuses'' (matatus) at about Ksh 100 (2017). Mtwapa is the terminal station for Matatus going from Mombasa centre (Post Office) via Nyali direction north coast. By ''taxi'' you will need Ksh 2500-3000 from Mombasa airport to Mtwapa. With ''Uber'' about Ksh 1500-2000. If you are coming from Diani Beach or Watamu then booking the [https://www.hakunamatatubus.com/ Hakuna Matatu Bus] {{dead link|December 2020}} is an easy way to reach Mtwapa (you can get off at the Nyali stop or ask the driver to drop you after the Mtwapa bridge). The shuttle will cost around US$10-12 Anyone wishing to sail the Kenyan coast and anchor at Mtwapa creek with their own or rented ''boat'' must obtain the relevant permits from the authorities. ==Get around== ''Motorbike taxis'' are used by most people within the village at about Ksh 25/km. The bicycle taxis (once common there) are not operating anymore. Normal ''taxis'' are Ksh 50-100/km and tricycles (''Tuktuks)'' about Ksh 50-75/km (depending on road condition). A much cheaper alternative to regular taxis are the shuttle services [https://www.uber.com/en-GB/cities/mombasa Uber], [https://taxify.eu/de/cities/mombasa Taxify], [http://little.co.ke/ Little] {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}}, [http://mondoride.com/ Mondo Ride], [https://maramoja.co.ke/ MaraMoja]. You can get fares online and thereby avoid getting overcharged, as many taxi drivers like to do to tourists. There are some ''car rentals'' in Mtwapa and Mombasa. The prices are Ksh 2500-3000 per day. You can also hire a driver with the car, which is highly recommended, if you have problems with left-hand drive or want to be more relaxed with the chaotic traffic. ==See== * {{see | name=The Creek | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9560 | long=39.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=A bay that has beautiful tropical flora and fauna and some small marinas. The place is famous for bird watching and is used as a starting point for deep sea fishing tours. Some good restaurants offer well-known seafood dishes on their terraces overlooking the bay. Don't forget to drink a beer at one of the restaurants (Moorings, LaMarina, CobbaCabana) at least. It's a totally different environment from the touristic beach bars and they can easily be reached by taxi from the beach hotels. }} * {{see | name=Jumba la Mtwana Ruins | alt= | url=https://www.museums.or.ke/jumba-la-mtwana/ | email= | address= | lat=-3.9499 | long=39.7673 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=The ruins are about 5 km from the centre of Mtwapa as you walk down to the sea. Jumba la Mtwana, which means in [[Swahili phrasebook|Swahili]] "The large house of the slave", is a picturesque ruined village about 600 years old. The remains of houses and mosques are in a picturesque woodland setting near the seaside. The beach and the restaurant there are "must see" }} * {{see | name=Nguuni Sanctury | alt= | url=http://lifeinmombasa.com/nguuni-nature-sanctuary/ | email= | address= | lat=-3.9849 | long=39.6960 | directions= | phone=+254 700 337 068 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Entrance fee Ksh 500 | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=The Nguuni Nature sanctuary is 4 km from Lafarge Bamburi Cement on the Nguu Tatu Hills and is the home to many animal, like giraffes, elands, oryx, waterbucks, ostriches and many different birds. It is a very good place to experience nature and safari feeling on foot. The wetlands with small lakes are an interesting place for bird watchers, who have the opportunity to observe many different species of birds. Large Doum Palm crowned by Leopard Orchids are scattered in the grassland. It is also a wonderful place for a nice afternoon with friends or family or just for a long walk followed by a sundowner. You can book the barbecue place for Ksh 2,000 for private parties. For Ksh 1200 you can hire a safari vehicle for 1-1.5 hours for animal watching. Transport entrance to the picnic area: Ksh 250. }} * {{see | name=Haller Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9796 | long=39.7391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ksh 1400 | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=This nature park about 10 km from Mombasa at Bambouri holds a variety of plant and animal species, and serves as a recreation spot for tourists and locals. Haller Park plays host to a variety of wildlife including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, monkeys as well as smaller mammals and birds. The park consists of a game sanctuary, reptile park, small demonstration fish farm area, palm garden, crocodile pens and a giraffe viewing platform, offering a variety of attractions at the various points to educate and entertain the visitors. The diversity of vegetation is considerable, from mangrove palms and majestic indigenous shade trees to coastal forests. You can walk the Bamburi Nature Trail. Feeding times: giraffes 3PM, hippos 4PM, crocodiles 4:30PM. }} * {{see | name=Mamba Village | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-4.0426 | long=39.7019 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ksh 1000 | lastedit=2017-11-10 | content=Lunapark and crocodile farm with about 20,000 crocodiles of all ages and sizes, crocodile feeding, horse riding facilities for children, terrarium, botanical garden and other small attractions. The complex, although not very well maintained, is well worth seeing. One should not have too high expectations of all attractions. }} ==Do== * Most tourists visit Mtwapa because of its unique '''night and day life'''. Mtwapa is known as the "village that never sleeps" with all kind of entertainment that tourists expect to find, like discos, bars, restaurants, and also prostitution. Mombasa and especially Mtwapa are known for sex tourism. You will find contact with Kenyan women and men on the beach or in the beach bars, who try to bind themselves to a tourist in search of a better life. Money, not sympathy, is what they are looking for. Take the usual precautions against HIV infections if you decide to have sex in Mtwapa. * '''Boat trips''' into the creek (~Ksh 5000), hire a '''sailing boat''' or [http://kenya-fishing.com/'''deep sea fishing''']. All start in the immediate vicinity of Moorings Restaurant. * '''Watersports''': at Kanamai and Shandzu Beach, diving, snorkelling, surfing, etc. * '''Glass bottom boat''' tour plus snorkelling at [http://www.kws.go.ke/content/mombasa-marine-national-park-reserve Mombasa Marine Park]. Park entrance fee: USD 17, tour costs Ksh 1500-2000. * [http://www.mombasa-gokart.com/bike-tours.php '''Mountain bike tours'''] around the creek. * '''Karting''': 5 km south of Mtwapa at Bamburi Beach * '''Paint Ball''': Information at the kart track in Bamburi * '''Children's playgrounds''': There is a place right next to the bridge over the creek, opposite the Mtwapa Police. A larger Lunapark is located towards Mombasa at the entrance of Mamba Village (Left Rd., At the Nyali Golf Club). The Wildwater Adventure Bath nearby is also popular with children. * '''Walking''': Mtwapa town is too noisy to enjoy walking. The 4-km walk along the beach starting at the ''Maridadi Restaurant'' near Kanamai to the ''Sand Castle Beach Bar'' at the end of the beach near Kikambala is a real pleasure, as the beach is only frequented by locals and very few tourists. Therefore you can enjoy quiet walking without being bothered by beach boys or souvenir sellers. * '''[[Safaris]]''': There are good travel offices in Mtwapa but it might be good to also check the offers of the big companies situated in [[Mombasa]] or [[Diani Beach]]. Most common safari destinations from Mtwapa are [[Maasai Mara]], [[Tsavo East National Park]], [[Tsavo West National Park]] and [[Shimba Hills National Reserve]]. The ''Tsavo National Parks'' are easy to reach from the coast by car and you will find here basically all the animals. '''Tsavo East''' is more open, with many animals. '''Tsavo West''' is rocky with many shrubs and relatively few animals in interesting landscape. '''Amboseli''' is quite flat, often dusty, with a large swamp area and spectacular views of the Kilimanjaro, many elephants. This park is more recommended in combination with the Tsavos, but you should then plan several nights. '''Masai Mara''' are mostly flight safaris, with short distances, all animals to find, usually even better than in the other parks. You can also drive in each park with your own car or a rental car. This is cheaper than guided safaris, but you also have less wildlife sightings. But there is also the possibility hire a guide. At the park entrances or at the park hotel you can ask for guides. The main routes in the parks are mostly well signposted, but on the small slopes you can quickly lose your bearings if you do not know the area. ===Beaches=== Mtwapa also has nice beaches with beach hotels or beach bars which are not crowded and perfect for relaxing: * {{do | name=Jumba Ruins Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9502 | long=39.7689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=a small but very nice and lonely beach }} * {{do | name=Beach Africa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95618 | long=39.75850 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=A small beach at Mangroves, at low tide you can walk to ''Cobba Cabana'' along the beach. It's a very nice walk }} * {{do | name=Cobba Cabana Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95630 | long=39.75520 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=A not really clean beach at Mangroves, frequented for swimming by locals but nice place to make a walk }} * {{do | name=Shanzu Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.96516 | long=39.76026 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=It is a very scenic beach and less frequented than Bambouri Beach. Day and night life is there but less than at Bamburi beach. reachable even with motorbike taxi }} * {{do | name=Bamburi Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9991 | long=39.7314 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=The most lively beach near Mombasa, good day and night live, often crowded by locals, many hotels, pubs, beach bars, beach boys and beach girls, sellers, reachable by Matatu. At ''Big Tree Beach Bar'' you can hire a locker to enjoy the beach without your belongings getting stolen while you are in the water. At low tide you can go at the northern end of the beach around two rocks to Shanzu Beach. The tidal range between low tide and high tide is very pronounced on the Mtwapa coast! If you want to go for a walk along the beach, you should inform yourself in advance about the tides, because it can happen that the way back is cut off through the returning tide }} * {{do | name=Kanamai Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9397 | long=39.7762 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-06 | content=A scenic beach with typical palms and white sand. Once a centre of tourism is now only frequented by locals. To reach there is best by taxi as the road is quite rough }} * {{do | name=Vipingo Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.8011 | long=39.8343 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-07 | content=A number of beautiful and almost natural beaches line up in this area, about 20km north of Mtwapa. They are best reached by car. In the area around Vipingo there are still remnants of the coastal forest, which used to stretch all along the coast, which is an important refuge for the now rare flora and fauna of the coastal forest. In and between this forest there are ancient tombs and mosques and other sites of the former culture of the coastal inhabitants. If you're in the area, visit the [http://www.vipingoridge.com/ '' Vipingo Ridge ''], a modern and stylish hotel complex that includes an 18-hole golf course and residential buildings. }} * {{do | name=Kuruwitu Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.8334 | long=39.8255 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-07 | content=It is very quiet and almost natural beach with remnants of coastal forest and palm trees lining the beach. Kuruwitu Beach is part of a marine reserve and conservation area. Therefore the coral reef is in good condition and an impressive, colorful diversity of flora and fauna can be seen while snorkeling, diving or from a glass bottom boat. Also dolphins and sea turtles can be spotted here as well. Boat trips to the reef are offered. But you can also take part in a guided hike to the reef instead at low tide. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street market, Mtwapa.jpg|thumb|Street market]] '''Money''': At the ATMs in Mtwapa all popular international cards work fine and at all banks cash can be exchanged. A good place for banks and ATMs is the ''Mtwapa Mall''. The exchange course at the banks is better than in hotels where you can also exchange money. When banks are closed there are some shops with good rates next to the ''Cheers Restaurant'' in Bamburi along the main road to Mombasa. In larger shops and hotels you can usually pay with credit cards. Like in all of Africa, haggling is common in small shops. Especially if you are an obvious foreigner, the initial price is usually higher than what is normally paid for the merchandise. * '''Souvenirs''': At the beaches, sellers will offer you things whose trade and export are prohibited under the Washington Convention on Species Protection, like claws of lions, certain sea animals, butterflies, shells, and starfish. Even if one finds mussels, starfish or snails on the beach, they can be protected species. In case of doubt, leave it. The penalties are very high. Woodworking, clothing, handicrafts, etc. can be purchased without hesitation. In all hotels, along the streets and at the beach of Bamburi and Shanzu, there are stands where crafts and country-style clothes are offered. The prices and the choice of these articles are by far better at the places described under "Buy" in [[Mombasa]]. * '''Food''': The best shopping, especially for international food, is the '''Quick Mart''' & '''Carrefour''' Supermarkets in Bamburi or Mtwapa and the '''Naivas''' supermarkets. German bread and good rolls are available in the "''Wellfit Bakery''" where you can also enjoy a delicious coffee with a Northern European cake. The café or bakery lies diagonally opposite the "Catholic Church" in Mtwapa. The largest supermarkets in Mtwapa are the ''Quick Mart'' with a large assortment. The small one is on the main road in the centre of Mtwapa, the big one in the Mtwapa Mall at the northern end of the village. For the purchase of '''vegetables''' and '''fruits''' there is a small market and many stands along the main street. However, the prices are quite high and for bigger purchases of fruit and vegetables the way to the ''Kongowea market'' (just before the bridge to Mombasa) is worth it. * '''Pharmacies''' you can find along the main street called ''Chemist'', also hardware shops and a fruit market. If you are looking for things to buy and cannot find a shop just ask one of the Tuktuk or motorbike taxi drivers. ==Eat== [[File:Moorings, Mtwapa.jpg|thumb|Restaurant at Creek]] [[File:Beach near Monsoon Restaurant, Mtwapa.jpg|thumb|Restaurant Jumba Ruins|alt=Beach near Monsoon Restaurant, Mtwapa.jpg]] [[File:Street life near centre in Mtwapa.jpg|thumb|Restaurant at midtown]] *'''Tip''': about 10 percent of the invoice amount is common as a tip, but only if the food tasted good and service was good. On safaris it is common for the whole group in the vehicle to give about Ksh 1000 together per day, if you were absolutely satisfied with the driver. * '''Waiting time''': In many restaurants it can take an hour from ordering until food is served, as everything is prepared freshly. Therefore take enough time to eat calmly and if you are very hungry take a starter. * Those who want to eat on '''low budget''' should mind the old saying for all tropical areas: "Cook it, peel it or forget it". * {{eat | name=Moorings | alt= | url=http://www.themoorings.co.ke/ | email= | address= | lat=-3.9520 | long=39.7402 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Very good restaurant (international, seafood, pizza) on a floating boat at the creek. Very beautiful environment. Also recommended for vegetarians. Higher price level }} * {{eat | name=La Marina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95792 | long=39.75201 | directions= | phone= +254 723 223737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-11 | content=Excellent restaurant (international, seafood) with nice view on the creek, but a bit pricey. The restaurant has a floating boat where guests can also be served. Higher price level }} * {{eat | name=The Crab Den | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9568 | long=39.7544 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-04 | content=Simple but nicely located beach restaurant }} * {{eat | name=Jumba Ruins Monsoons | alt= | url=http://jumbaruinsmonsoons.wixsite.com/mysite | email= | address= | lat=-3.9463 |long=39.7708 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-04 | content=Very good restaurant (Italian, seafood) next to the ruins at the seaside. Very nice surroundings, very quiet, higher price level, run by an Italian. }} * {{eat | name=Mumtaz | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9509 | long=39.7446 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=Simple but great local food, also for take away. }} * {{eat | name=Mtwapa Paradise | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= -3.95150 | long=39.74535 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-05 | content=Very popular restaurant of white tourists in the center, good prices, large portions, but relatively dirty and many flies }} * {{eat | name=Eagle Nest | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9528 | long=39.7466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-05 | content=Popular simple restaurant on the first floor with nice views of the place }} * {{eat | name=Makuti Hidden | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9522 | long=39.7472 | directions= | phone=+254 729 093412 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-11 | content=Good and cheap food, nice simple ambience, relative quiet and clean. Also many German dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Fast food | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9492 | long=39.7451 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-19 | content=The well-known Kenyan fast food chains (Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn) have a branch at Kenol filling station on the main road. }} * {{eat | name=Bahari Gates | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9398 | long=39.7408 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-11 | content=A beer garden bar and roasted meat joint in large attractive well laid-out very pleasant gardens. }} * {{eat | name=Porini | alt= | url=http://www.porini-kenya.com/porini_restaurant.html | email= | address= | lat=-3.8993 | long=39.7713 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-25 | content=A good place to have really African lunch with a visit to the Aldabra giant tortoises. It is situated about 4 km after the Mtwapa Mall direction Kikambala. You can spend part of the long waiting time for food (more than 1 hr) at the restaurant well by viewing the giant tortoises or taking a garden tour. }} * {{eat | name=Safari Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9706 | long=39.7509 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-05 | content=Restaurant and bar behind the Serena Beach Hotel. International and Swiss cuisine with good value for money. }} * {{eat | name=Yuls | alt= | url=http://www.aquadrom-yuls.com/index.php | email= | address= | lat=-3.9905 | long=39.7356 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-08-29 | content=Nice restaurant located on Bamburi beach. Excellent international cuisine (fish, meat, pasta and pizza). The absolute highlight is the homemade ice cream. Prices are at a higher level. }} ==Drink== Cigarettes and alcohol: international cigarettes and a wide range of globally known alcoholic beverages are available but there are also very good local brands, which are significantly cheaper than the imported goods. [[File:Mtwapa,_Beach_Bar_near_Creek.jpg|thumb|Beach Bar near Creek]] * {{drink | name=Casaurina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9539 | long=39.7429 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-09 | content=In this nightclub partying and drinking beer goes on at all hours of the day. Casaurina is just as packed on a Tuesday night as a Saturday. This is one of the biggest ‘pick-up’ clubs for old Europeans and young Kenyans. Usually locals (of both sexes) will try and seduce you on the dance floor. }} * {{drink | name=Club Lambada International | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9444 | long=39.7449 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-09 | content=Great music, bikini pool dance, great service, easily accessible. }} * {{drink | name=Big Tree | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.9874 | long=39.7370 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-12 | content=A few kilometres south of Mtwapa at Bamburi Beach. Dance club directly at the sea front with a very good atmosphere and super sexy dance contests. A good place for a budget outing but not really suitable for families because of tourists hanging around with local prostitute girls. The place can be pretty crowded over the weekend. You can hire a locker for Ksh 100 (which you get back at the end off the day). Then you can enjoy the beach without fear that your belongings get stolen while you are in the water. Also '''Cheers Club''' and '''Sheba''' nearby are a good place too. }} * {{drink | name=Beach Africa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95518| long=39.75776| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Simple beach bar and hostel. The view and location (directly at seaside) are amazing and the food is good. A relaxed atmosphere makes it a unique place. The accommodation is adventurous (one can sleep in the tree house, which is open). It's a backpackers place, so don't expect hotel hospitality. However, the environment isn't really safe! }} * {{drink | name=Coba Cabana | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95652 | long=39.75484 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Simple beach bar with international visitors, loud music and tropical flair direct at the seaside. Saturdays: campfire with music. Sunday: from the afternoon music and party. }} * {{drink | name=Naiz | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.95216 | long=39.74405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Across from Casaurina, along the Mombasa-Malindi Road. Good music, good vibes, favorable drinks. Popular with people from the region. }} == Sleep == For normal beach tourism, Mombasa-Bamburi/Shandzu Beach (5 km to the south) and the Kanamai-Kikamballa Beach (7 km to the north) are more pleasant places to stay than in Mtwapa town. It's a party place for people that prefer night life over beach life and for many often retired Europeans that want to spent several months to escape from the winter cold in their countries and need cheaper accommodation than the luxury beach hotels. Prices for housing start at €20/month for huts without any comfort outside the centre to about €300/month for comfortable flats in a nice environment. Flats are usually mediated by real estate brokers. Prices for hotels and guest houses are listed in the well known Internet booking sites or airbnb. Cheap simple rooms with cooking facility and private bathroom start from Ksh 1000 per night. In all accommodations, things of value and cash should never be left in the room, but only in the hotel safe! * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.9718 |long=39.7526 |zoom=18 |name=Serena Beach Resort|url=http://www.serenahotels.com/serenabeachhotel/default-en.html|image=}} & Spa, Shandzu Beach * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.9957 |long=39.7323 |zoom=18 |name=Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort|url=http://www.sarovahotels.com/whitesands-mombasa/|image=}} * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.9067 |long=39.7886 |zoom=18 |name=Salama-Beach-Resort|url=http://salama-beach-resort.com/|image=}} * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.9178 |long=39.7833 |zoom=18 |name=Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort|url=http://www.resortjumuia.com/|image=}} * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.9873 |long=39.7392 |zoom=18 |name=Severin Sea Lodge|url=http://www.severinsealodge.com/en.html|image=}} * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-4.0354 |long=39.7169 |zoom=18 |name=Voyager Beach Resort|url=http://www.voyagerbeachresortmombasa.com/}} * {{Marker|type=stay |lat=-3.8993 |long=39.7713 |zoom=18 |name=Boko Boko| url=http://www.bokoboko-kenya.de/entranceenglish.html|image=|content=alternative style to normal resorts|}} The large all-inclusive hotels do not allow any local guests at the hotel. If you are looking for a place to stay where guests are allowed, then you have to go to smaller "girl-friendly hotels" without a "joiner fee", in which companions can spend the night without additional costs. Such hotels are referred to as "girl-friendly" or "guest-friendly" in Kenya. ==Work== * '''Volunteer service''': Many young people want to work in social institutions for a certain time in Kenya, preferably on the coast. It should be clear that it is not a question of making better work than the local people or of "developing aid", but of learning from each other. Most of the reputable organizations do not take anyone under one year, because especially when working with children attachment and relationship is important, and in short-term stays, only work for the local people is caused without giving anything. As Mtwapa is a relative safe place and many foreigners live here its a popular place for volunteers too. Be aware that there are many fake organizations that are only after the money of the volunteers! It is hopeless to look for any payment as young unskilled volunteer. ==Connect== * '''Internet and telephone''': In most hotels there is Wifi, often however only at the front desk. There is a shop with the Kenyan network provider Safaricom above the Quick Mart supermarket in Bamburi. Safaricom offer Internet bundles and also SIM cards for openline mobile phones. * '''Power adapter''': In Kenya, the British three-pin plugs are used (220 V). It is advisable to buy an adapter with voltage protection at your home country. Voltage fluctuations are common in Kenya, and so mobile phones or computers are protected against it. At '''Quick Mart''' you can get the appropriate adapters in Mtwapa, but without the voltage protection. * The power supply is not always guaranteed in Mtwapa and it comes again and again to power outages. Therefore, you should definitely have a powerful (solar) power bank for your mobile and a flash light in your luggage. ==Stay safe== * '''Photos''': To take ''photos'' of people, ask for permission, also at night in the pubs. Prohibited are photos of military and public facilities such as police stations, banks, and ferries. Be careful! In Mtwapa some of the well known pubs are next to banks. Taking pictures in front of the pub might be risky. * '''Beach boys''': Along the beaches of Bamburi or Shanzu, there are always quite a number of them who want to sell something. Even if the majority is very friendly, you might feel very annoyed after some time. Best is to ignore them totally. Just do not answer to them, not even "no thanks" or anything else. This is, of course, impolite, but they will stop molesting you. On the beaches of Coba Cabana, Beach Africa or Kikambala are almost no beach boys and there you have your peace and can walk around or lie in the sand unencumbered. * '''Bathing''': Depending on the tide the sea can sometimes have high dangerous waves and currents and undercurrents should not be underestimated. Especially when the water runs out, one should not swim too far. Even though there is a lot of prostitution at the beaches in Mtwapa, ''nudism'' or going ''topless'' is prohibited, as is sex at the beach at night. The police understand little fun here, and takes firm action. * '''Beach shoes''': At low tide you can undertake wonderful hikes on the coral reef, especially at Kikambala Beach. Since the coral rock is quite sharp-edged, shoes are advantageous. Simple beach shoes made of soft plastic are, however, completely unsuitable, because on the coral reef also live sea urchins, whose long and pointed spines can easily pierce the plastic soles. Old sandals with thick solid soles are more suitable. * '''Invitations''': Going as a white guy with Kenyans to a pub in Mtwapa or a restaurant it is expected that you pay. If you invite a Kenyan out to a restaurant, you are also expected to pay their transport costs, especially if you are a man inviting a woman. If you do not want to do that, then first check it out! If you are invited home to locals, the guest gift should be according to the occasion. To bring nothing is offensive! Better generous than greedy! This is, of course, only for family visits. Visiting "beach boys" or "beach girls" is another matter. * '''Diarrhea''': Hardly anyone is spared from diarrhea during a tropical journey. Rarely it is at the foreign food, but mostly at the enjoyment of ''too cold'' beverages. In almost every pharmacy in Kenya "Dia Stop" is available. These tablets help immediately and reliably. * '''Sun protection''' and '''mosquito repellent''': Sun cream is very expensive in Kenya, so it is better to bring it with you. Its very important to use due to the strong tropical sunshine. Mosquito sprays, on the other hand, are cheap and good in Kenya. Except in the rainy season, there are very few to no mosquitoes in Mtwapa and at the hotels at Bamburi or Shanzu Beach or even on safari. Especially the legs should be protected. * '''Safety''': Frequently, employees of the tour operators warn guests not to leave the hotel on their own. It is completely unfounded, and you often get the suspicion that these warnings only serve to ensure that the travellers book the overpriced tour offers, accept bad exchange rates, and shop in the usually only modest but always far too expensive offers of the hotel shops. It is not dangerous to walk around during the day as long as you stay in the tourist areas and don’t enter slums. Mtwapa is a safer place than many other towns in Kenya. The more valuable things you carry around visibly, the greater the danger of arousing desires of thieves. At ''night'' always use a ''taxi'' to go to the bars or restaurants and back (not motorbike taxi or tuktuk). This is the best way to avoid any problems. * '''Passport''': You are required to carry identification in Kenya. But you don’t have to carry your passport all time, a copy does well too. Therefore its good to make a copy of the passport on the first day of arrival in the hotel. Important is the first page and the page with the visa, which you get at the entry. * '''Visa''': If you intend to spend the winter in Kenya, the normal visa, which is valid for 90 days, must be lengthened. This can usually be obtained on-site without any problems by an additional 90 days at an [http://www.immigration.go.ke/Information.html "immigration office"]. In Mombasa, the office is located at the old harbour in the old town. * '''Emergency Numbers''': ''Police, Fire, Ambulance'': 999. ''Tourist Police'' Mtwapa Sub Base (Opposite Jesus Celebration Centre, Malindi Rd) +254 720 344901, ''Mtwapa Police Station'' (at the bridge over the creek, opposite Kendas Hotel, Malindi Road +254 20 3509958. The ''Tourist Safety and Communication Center'' offers a 24hr tourist helpline (02-604767) where you can seek assistance if you are in any kind of trouble. Emergency ''Snakebite'' Phone Number: +254 718 290 324 * There are several '''health centres''' in Mtwapa and a Agakan Hospital Branch near Mtwapa Mall * '''Health insurances''': If you stay longer than 6 weeks, you may need to get insurance in Kenya, as travel insurance often allows a maximum of 6 weeks. Insurance that tourists like to use are: [https://www.uapoldmutual.com/ UAP Old Mutual], [https://www.aar-insurance.com/ke/ AAR], [http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/ National Hospital Insurance Fund - NHIF ] * [http://www.bio-ken.com/ '''Snakes''']: For snake bites, but also if you want to remove snakes that you've sighted in the house call here: For Kilifi County (to which Mtwapa belongs): 0734600055 (Dudley Lucas) or for the entire coastline: +254 718 290324 (Bio-Ken) ==Go next== '''Buses''' going to Watamu/[[Malindi]]/[[Lamu]] stop in Mtwapa. For [[Nairobi]] and other directions you have to go to [[Mombasa]] to take train or buses from there. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.9474 |long=39.5819 |zoom=18 |name=Sacred Mijikenda Forest|image=}} (40 km east of Mtwapa) consist of 11 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km containing the remains of numerous fortified villages, known as kayas, of the Mijikenda people. The kayas, created as of the 16th century but abandoned by the 1940s, are now regarded as the abodes of ancestors and are revered as sacred sites and, as such, are maintained as by councils of elders. The site is inscribed as bearing unique testimony to a cultural tradition and for its direct link to a living tradition. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.6386 |long=39.8514 |zoom=18 |name=Mnarani Ruins|image=}}.The Mnarani ruins are the remains of two mosques near ''Mnarani'' (40 km north of Mtwapa). Dating from the 15th century, the mosques are located on a bluff overlooking Kilifi Creek from the southern side. The settlement at the site dates back to the 14th century, and the site also contains a number of tombs. Manarani is a scenic, peaceful spot well worth a visit and makes an excellent picnic site and has a decent snake farm. Value for money probably depends on your guide. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.2167 |long=40.1171 |zoom=18 |name=[[Malindi]]|image=}} and '''Watamu''', are known for their beaches, which are among the best and most picturesque in Kenya and that and are particularly popular with Italian tourists. In their surroundings are some worth seeing places like: {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.340 |long=39.957 |zoom=18 |name=Watamu Marine National Park|image=}}: is part of a complex of marine and tidal habitats with rich and diverse bird life, fish, turtles and dugongs. {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.349 |long=40.030 |zoom=18 |name=BIO-Ken Snake Farm|image=}}. It is a research centre, which deals with reptiles, especially snakes and snake-bite and houses the largest collection of Snakes in East Africa and is open to the public.{{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.334 |long=39.862 |zoom=18 |name=Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve|image=}} is a 420 km2 coastal forest near the Watamu Marine Park. {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.3079 |long=40.0178 |zoom=18 |name=Gede Ruins|image=}} are one of the principal historical monuments on the Kenyan coast. {{Marker|type=go |lat=-3.036 |long=39.951 |zoom=18 |name=Marafa Canyon |image=}} a vast canyon-like area resulting from soil erosion called also Hell's kitchen. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-4.0458 |long=39.6613 |zoom=18 |name=[[Mombasa]]|image=}}, with a population of over 1 million, is the second-largest city in Kenya. It is particularly known for its warm and sunny climate, white beaches and coral reef diving. * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-4.197 |long=39.443 |zoom=18 |name=[[Shimba Hills National Reserve]]|image=}}: (70 km south of Mtwapa) As one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, this reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other animal species found in the area are Sable antelope, elephant shrew, bushy tailed mongoose and other small mammals like fruit bats. The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop. The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.  * {{Marker|type=go |lat=-4.2985 |long=39.5830 |zoom=18 |name=[[Diani Beach]]|image=}}: is one of the nicest and best known beaches in Kenya with a lot of international tourism. *'''[[Maasai Mara National Park]], [[Tsavo West National Park]], [[Tsavo East National Park]]''' {{IsPartOf|Coastal Kenya}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-3.9497|39.7448|zoom=14}} 90pvu105r52ik900y9n1vtar260oc6t 0 144082 4492007 4491425 2022-07-29T00:19:32Z DaGizza 162256 /* Tourist lodge */ Updated listing for The West Side Rentals wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} [[Image:Open pit iron mine, Labrador.jpg|thumb|Open pit iron mine in Wabush (Labrador), on the North of Knoll Lake]] '''Wabush''' is a town in western [[Labrador]], close to the [[Quebec]] border, in the province of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]]. It is known for its gold mining industry and its regional airport. Wabush and '''Labrador City''' are a pair of towns forming Labrador-West. Dedicated primarily to iron ore mining, their burgeoning population of 9,350 people makes them the largest metropolitan area in otherwise sparsely-populated [[Labrador]], rivalled only by [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]] (with 7,750 people). The bulk of this population is in Labrador City, with Wabush (established 1955) as a ''de facto'' suburb of 1,860. ==Understand== [[File:Wabush.png|thumb|View of Wabush in early fall, 2007]] The town of Wabush is located between Little Wabush Lake (west side) and Wahnahnish Lake (east and southeast side). Labrador City, Goose Bay and Cartwright use Atlantic time, the same time zone as [[New Brunswick]] and [[Nova Scotia]]. ==Get in== ===By car=== [[file:Route 500 Labrador City.jpg|thumb|Route 500 at Labrador City]] Labrador City and Wabush are just across the Québec-Labrador border on the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]]; this border is 25 km from [[Fermont]], Quebec. From the intersection of route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], take [[Quebec Route 389]] (northbound) on 582 km up to the Labrador border (route 510 in Labrador City), with only one intermediate point (Relais Gabriel) to stop for fuel or lodging. Quebec 389 is a gravel road from the Manic 5 hydroelectric dam to Fermont (RCM of [[Caniapiscau]]). The road improves on becoming Route 500 in Labrador, continuing as asphalt through [[Goose Bay]], [[Port Hope Simpson]] and [[Red Bay]] to [[Forteau]]. From the Québec-Labrador limit, the distance to be traveled on Route 500 is 243 km to Churchill Falls, which has a gas station, hotel and some services, and another 288 km beyond there to [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]], which is the next city with a hospital. ===By plane=== ==== Airport ==== * {{go | name=Wabush Airport | alt={{IATA|YWK}} | url=http://www.wabushairport.com | email= | address= | lat=52.922778 | long=-66.864722 | directions=airport located in the northern part of the village of Wabush | phone=+1 709-282-5412 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3502288 | content=It handles flights from other airports in Labrador such as [[Goose Bay]] (1.25 hours) and the island of Newfoundland and cities in Quebec including [[Montreal]] (3.75-4 hours including multiple stops on the flight). }} Wabush is across Little Wabush Lake from the rest of Labrador City. Rental cars are available at the airport. ==== Airlines ==== Canadian airlines operating to Wabush: * {{Listing|name=Air Borealis|url=https://www.airborealis.ca/|email=reservations@airborealis.ca|tollfree=+1-800-563-2800|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=Native-owned airline with scheduled air service. Small aircraft transport people and cargo to remote points otherwise difficult to access except by sea.}} * {{Listing|name=Pascan Aviation|url=https://www.pascan.com/|email=info@pascan.com|phone=+1-450-443-0500|tollfree=+1-888-313-8777|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=A regional airline operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Labrador]].}} * {{Listing|name=PAL Airlines|url=https://www.palairlines.ca|email=reservations@palairlines.ca|tollfree=+1-800-563-2800|lastedit=2022-04-27|content=One of the largest regional airlines operating in [[Quebec]] and [[Atlantic Canada]], and to [[Ottawa]].}} ===By rail=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Tshiuetin Rail Transportation | alt=Transport ferroviaire Tshiuetin | url=https://tshiuetin.net/ | email= | address=148 boul. des Montagnais, Uashat, Quebec | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418 960-0982 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tshiuetin Rail Transportation | wikidata=Q7849632 | lastedit=2020-05-23 | content=This independent native-run railway runs a train from [[Sept-Îles]] to [[Schefferville]] through the tiny waypoint (not even a hamlet) of '''Emeril''' east of Labrador City. Trains heading north for Schefferville depart from Emeril at approximately 3PM (Quebec time) on Mondays and Thursdays, while trains going south to Sept-Îles depart from Emeril on Tuesdays and Fridays at around noon (Quebec time). There are no inhabitants, onward public transit or services at this point, which is about 45 minutes from Labrador City by road. This is the last passenger rail service in the province. The line is isolated from the rest of the North American system; there are no onward rail connections at Sept-Îles. The service is kept in operation by native groups as the only means to reach Schefferville, a community on the Québec side with no road access. }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9389|-66.9018|zoom=12}} Taxis in Wabush are metered; as of 2013, fares started at $5.50 plus $1.85/km or $0.48 per minute of waiting time: * {{listing | name=CJ Cabs | alt= | url= | email= | address=74 Avalon Dr | lat=52.94541 | long=-66.90214 | directions= | phone=+1 709 944-7757 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Twin City Cabs | alt= | url= | email= | address=210 Humber Ave | lat=52.94377 | long=-66.91009 | directions= | phone=+1 709 944-6500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{Anchor|AdST}}{{Listing | name=Ultramar - Service station | alt=Ultramar Gas Station | url=https://www.ultramar.ca/fr-qc/?utm_source=G&utm_medium=lpm&utm_campaign=parkland | email= | address=2, Grenfell Drive | lat=52.90807 | long=-66.87446 | direction= | telephone=+1 709-282-3131 | fax= | schedule= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | update=2022-07-27 | description={{Disability|}}{{Wi-Fi|}} }} * {{Anchor|AdST}}{{Listing | name=Enterprise Rent-A-Car | alt= | url=https://www.enterprise.ca/en/car-rental/locations/canada/nl/wabush-airport-c9we.html?mcid=yext:245709 | email= | address=2, Airport Road | latitude=52.88733 | longitude=-66.86064 | direction= | phone=+1 709-282-6805 | fax= | schedule= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | update=2022-07-27 | description={{Handicap|}}{{Wi-Fi|}} Car rental agency. }} ==See== * {{listing | type=see | name=Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church| alt= | url=http://rcchurch.com/index.php/parishes/wabush | email= | address=48, Bowater Drive | lat=52.89987 | long=-66.86574| directions= | phone=+1 709-282-6992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{see | name=Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Exhibition | alt= | url=https://www.rnc.gov.nl.ca/ | email= | address=Wabush Airport: 2, Airport Road, Wabush | lat=52.92621 | long=-66.87276 | directions= | phone=+1 709 944-7602 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Royal Newfoundland Constabulary display exhibits in Wabush Airport depict the history of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary from 1871 to today. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Bill Chaplin Arena | alt= | url=https://labradorwest.com/play/facilities/wabush-arena/ | email= | address=Bond Street | lat=52.90796 | long=-66.87249 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Grenfell Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=116, Grenfell Drive | lat=52.89275 | long=-66.86573 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Recreative park. }} * {{do | name=Wabush Playground | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bond Street | lat=52.89645 | long=-66.86273 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Playground. }} ==Buy== * {{listing | type=buy | name=CraftWorksAndDecor | alt= | url=https://craftworksanddecor.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral | email= | address=Bond Street | lat=52.89140 | long=-66.86742 | directions= | phone=+1 709-280-5571 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=Craft store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Wabush Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.wabushhotel.com/ | email= | address=9, Grenfell Drive | lat=52.90618 | long=-66.87358 | directions= | phone=+1 709-282-3221 | tollfree= | fax=+1 709-282-3061 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=3-star chalet-style hotel built in 1960 as the Sir Wilfred Grenfell Hotel; 65 rooms and three suites, Grenfell restaurant, Canadian/Chinese dining room/lounge, barber, massage clinic, fitness room, high-speed Internet. }} ===Tourist lodge === * {{sleep | name=The Ptarmingan's Nest | alt= | url= | email= | address=28, Snow's Drive | lat=52.89012 | long=-66.86691 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Tourist lodge. }} * {{sleep | name=The West Side Rentals | alt= | url= | email= | address=15, Grenfell Drive | lat=52.90477 | long=-66.87322 | directions= | phone=+1 709-280-6683 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Tourist lodge. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc389.svg | image1a=NL Route 500.svg | imagesize1=22 | link1 = Trans-Labrador Highway | link1a = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | minorl1=[[Fermont]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]] | minorr1=[[Churchill Falls]] }} * [[Labrador City]] * [[Churchill Falls]] * [[Fermont]] and [[Baie-Comeau]], Quebec, via [[Quebec Route 389]] * [[Schefferville]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.909826|-66.875347}} {{isPartOf|Labrador}} q07rkhqcqhto7fu1p9v8g7xa5ko6yrc 0 145301 4491834 4491768 2022-07-28T14:22:24Z Veillg1 253590 Add sub-section "Climate" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} [[file:Fermont.JPG|thumb|Fermont]] '''Fermont''' is a mining town located in the regional county municipality of [[Caniapiscau]] in the northern part of the [[Côte-Nord]] region of [[Quebec]]. This municipality includes Mont-Wright, an iron ore extraction sector, as well as Monts Severson (altitude: 840 m). Its infrastructure makes it unique, including the "Wall", a long building serving as a screen against the north winds. It is a popular destination for hunting and fishing, as well as organized sports and recreation. Formerly isolated, with no access road, this northern town is increasingly accessible thanks to Route 389 linking Baie-Comeau to Labrador-City. ==Understand== Along with its neighbouring towns [[Wabush]] and [[Labrador City]] in [[Labrador]], Fermont is part of the Labrador Trough. The Mont-Wright sector has a vast mining centre from which iron ore is extracted, hence the name Fermont. The city stands out for its main building, Place Daviault, commonly known as "Le Mur". It brings together the main businesses and services of the city in addition to housing a good number of housing units. It includes a grocery store, a post office, primary and secondary schools, a hotel and various sports facilities. The building is {{km|1.5}} long and {{m|50}} high. Its nickname is not accidental, because the building actually serves as a wall protecting the city against strong winds from the north. It also aims to allow its residents to participate in a living environment integrating a range of activities and services without having to leave the building in winter. In addition to this legendary screen wall, the city has many single and row houses in the area south and southwest of the screen wall. The village covers a tip of the northern part of Lake Daviault. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Fermont Tourist Information Office | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de Fermont | url=https://caniapiscau.ca/decouvrir-fermont/ | email= | address=100, rue Le Carrefour | lat=52.79785 | long=-67.09082 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-5339 | tollfree=+1-855-337-6668 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=This tourist information office provides tourist information and travel advice for the entire region. }} === Climate === In Fermont, the average temperature in January is a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of -17°C. The average temperature in July is a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 19°C. In Fermont, the amount of sunshine in July is 16.5 hours, compared to 8 hours in December and January. On average, snow cover is 517 millimeters in December and 488.9 millimeters in January. ==Get in== ===By car=== Take route 389 which starts at [[Baie-Comeau]] heading north. From Baie-Comeau, it is a journey of {{km|566|km}}. ===By plane=== ==== Airport ==== The closest airport to Fermont is [[Wabush]] in [[Labrador]], 32 km (via Highway 389) from downtown Fermont. The city includes an aquatic aerodrome to receive seaplanes, located in Lake Daviault, as well as a heliport (located northwest of the village). * {{go | name=Wabush Airport | alt={{IATA|YWK}} | url=http://www.wabushairport.com | email= | address= | lat=52.922778 | long=-66.864722 | directions=airport located in the northern part of the village of Wabush | phone=+1 709-282-5412 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3502288 | content=It handles flights from other airports in Labrador such as [[Goose Bay]] (1.25 hours) and the island of Newfoundland and cities in Quebec including [[Montreal]] (3.75-4 hours including multiple stops on the flight). Rental cars are available at the airport. }} ===By rail=== A railway connects Fermont to [[Port-Cartier]], however it is mainly used for transporting iron ore, as well as bulky mining materials and equipment. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9389|-66.9018|zoom=12}} The centre of the village of Fermont is located 3.9 km south of Route 389 (linking Baie-Comeau to Labrador City) which passes on the north side of Mont-Wright and the village of Fermont. Heading east, from the village of Fermont, it bypasses Lac Daviault to head northeast towards Labrador City. * {{listing | name=Location Sauvageau | alt= | url=https://www.sauvageau.qc.ca/ | email= | address=401, rue le Carr | lat=52.799067 | long=-67.0837 | directions=in the village of Fermont | phone=+1-418-287-5295 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Rental service for cars, trucks, off-road vehicles (quads, snowmobiles) and accessories (gps, signaling light for service vehicles, trailer hitch...). }} * {{listing | name=Enterprise Rent-A-Car | alt= | url=https://www.enterprise.ca/fr/location-voiture/emplacements/canada/qc/fermont-c7f1.html?mcid=yext:245709 | email= | address=320, rue du Fer | lat=52.80129 | long=-67.8670 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-5088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Car rental agency. }} * {{Anchor|AdST}}{{listing | name=Libre Service Fermont Inc (Gas Station) | alt= | url=https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/esso-fermont-qc-libreservicefermontinc-200303063 | email= | address=401, rue le Carr | lat=52.79935 | long=-67.08373 | directions=in the village of Fermont | phone=+1 418-287-5252 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | telephone=+1 418-287-5252 | update=2022-07-27 | description=Car service station | content=Esso service station. }} ==See== [[File:CamionFermont.png|thumb|gauche|Truck 172 from the Mont-Wright mine exhibited in Fermont. In 2006, he held the world record for the number of hours of service.]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Mont-Wright mining complex| alt=Complexe minier de Mont-Wright | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.7408 | long=-67.3472| directions=About twenty kilometers West from Fermont | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Mont-Wright | wikidata=Q690311 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Surface mine and iron ore mill operated by Arcelor Mittal Mining Canada. Includes an impressive fleet of mining equipment including the largest production trucks in Eastern [[Canada]] and the largest cable shovels in the world. Reservations at the Fermont tourist information office are compulsory for visits. Wearing long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited for children under 10 years old. It is forbidden to bring a video camera. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Walking path Mini-beach | alt=Sentier pédestre Mini-plage | url= | email= | address=38, rue du Lac | lat=52.79263 | long=-67.08171 | directions=on the shore of Lake Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Mont-Daviault hiking trail | alt=Sentier pédestre du Mont-Daviault | url= | email= | address=rue Duchesneau | lat=52.78456 | long=-67.10403 | directions=start of the trail, near Lac Daviault, south of the village | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure | url=https://www.villedefermont.qc.ca/ | email= | address=13, rue du Camp | lat=52.80013 | long=-67.09501 | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5471 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Carheil Lake Beach | alt=Plage du lac Carheil | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.73790 | long=-67.10982 | directions=beach located 9 km south of the centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Magnificent beach in a forest area. }} * {{do | name=Multifunctional centre | alt=Centre multifonctionnel | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79883 | long=-67.08972 | directions=in the central area of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Municipal swimming pool of Fermont | alt=Piscine municipale de Fermont | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79885 | long=-67.08869 | directions=in the central area of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Indoor pool. }} * {{do | name=Jean-Fortin Park | alt=Parc Jean-Fortin | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.80123 | long=-67.09101 | directions=park located on the north side of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Municipal park. }} === Events === * {{do | name=Taiga Challenge (Festival) | alt=Défi Taïga (Festival) | url=https://pixelfabrique-9zlj.squarespace.com/defi-taiga/fr | email= | address=3, Venelle 5 | lat=52.79841 | long=-67.09380 | directions=west of the screen wall | phone=+1 418-341-0355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Taiga Challenge is the longest sled dog race in Eastern Canada. This competition turns out to be the main activity of the Taïga Carnaval de Fermont. }} ==Buy== * {{listing | type=buy | name=Metro Coop Fermont | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr, local 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-3468 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=Grocery store. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Casse-croûte de l'aréna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the arena of Fermont | phone=+1-418-287-9444 | tollfree= | hours= | calendar=September to April| price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=L'Authentique Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798588 | long=-67.086021 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-3005 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Resto-Bar Zonix | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798243 | long=-67.084741 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-5250 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=MFQ Cafeteria | alt=Cafétéria MFQ | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Cafeteria-MFQ-Fermont/menu | email= | address=388, rue du Fer | lat=52.80181 | long=-67.08664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=VardyMadden Ltd | alt= | url= | email= | address=rue Bertrand | lat=52.80505 | long=-37.09935 | directions= | phone=+1-514-478-1963 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Restaurant. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Société des alcools du Québec | alt=SAQ | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79911 | long=-67.08675 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bar La Fer-Tek | alt= | url= | email= | address=250, rue le Carr | lat=52.79913 | long=-67.08680 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Meals served on site. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Fermont | alt= | url= | email=hotel.fermont@diffusionfermont.ca | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798567 | long=-67.084456 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-5451 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-287-3732 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel Vent Du Nord | alt= | url=https://www.motelventdunord.com/ | email=reservation@motelventdunord.com | address=115, rue de l'Hématite | lat=52.79982 | long=-67.08204 | directions=near the screen wall | phone=+1-855-841-5005 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Offer of 20 rooms, 19 of which have a queen-size bed. The establishment offers a dining area equipped with a convection oven, a toaster, two microwaves, etc. Common area with magnificent fireplace and giant screen. }} === Gîtes === * {{sleep | name=Gite at Alexis | alt=Gîte chez Alexis | url=https://gitechezalexis.wordpress.com/ | email=gitechezalexis@gmail.com | address=3, Venelle 5 | lat=52.797514 | long=-67.086158 | directions= | phone=+1-709-987-0355 | tollfree=+1-418-287-5041 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Chambres Fermont | alt= | url=https://chambresfermont.com/ | email=info@chambresfermont.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-709-280-1819 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Several rooming houses and apartments for rent in Fermont. }} ===Camping === * {{sleep | name=Fermont Outdoor Leisure Association | alt=Association loisir plein air de Fermont | url= | email= | address=300, rue des Lagopèdes | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1-418-287-3927 | tollfree= | checkin=Open in summer | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Fermont Campground | alt=Camping de Fermont | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.80827 | long=-67.07742| directions=on the west shore of Lac Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | calendar=open in summer season | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Camping auxiliary park | alt=Parc auxiliaire de camping | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.78931 | long=-67.10352| directions=at southwest of the village, bordering a bay of Lac Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Auxiliary campground. }} == Cope == * {{Listing | name=Caisse Desjardins des travailleuses et des travailleurs unis | alt= | url= | email= | address=357, rue le Carr | lat=52.79933 | long=-67.082814 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=ATM. }} * {{Listing | name=Hematite Health Centre | alt=Centre de santé l'Hématite | url= | email= | address=1, rue Aquilon | lat=52.796679 | long=-67.090797 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-3280 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{Listing | name=Evangelical Church of Fermont | alt=Église évangélique de Fermont | url= | email= | address=235, rue le Carr | lat=52.796537 | long=-67.080197 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-9385 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Connect== * {{Listing | name=Canada-Post| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.799909 | long=-67.08649 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc389.svg | image1a=NL Route 500.svg | imagesize1=22 | link1 = Trans-Labrador Highway | link1a = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | minorl1=[[Fermont]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]] | minorr1=[[Churchill Falls]] }} * [[Labrador City]] * [[Wabush]] * [[Schefferville]] * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Port-Cartier]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.7957|-67.0937}} {{isPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} ih66doevypeh1f40439t3l2rwr553k6 4491839 4491834 2022-07-28T14:27:30Z Veillg1 253590 /* Climate */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} [[file:Fermont.JPG|thumb|Fermont]] '''Fermont''' is a mining town located in the regional county municipality of [[Caniapiscau]] in the northern part of the [[Côte-Nord]] region of [[Quebec]]. This municipality includes Mont-Wright, an iron ore extraction sector, as well as Monts Severson (altitude: 840 m). Its infrastructure makes it unique, including the "Wall", a long building serving as a screen against the north winds. It is a popular destination for hunting and fishing, as well as organized sports and recreation. Formerly isolated, with no access road, this northern town is increasingly accessible thanks to Route 389 linking Baie-Comeau to Labrador-City. ==Understand== Along with its neighbouring towns [[Wabush]] and [[Labrador City]] in [[Labrador]], Fermont is part of the Labrador Trough. The Mont-Wright sector has a vast mining centre from which iron ore is extracted, hence the name Fermont. The city stands out for its main building, Place Daviault, commonly known as "Le Mur". It brings together the main businesses and services of the city in addition to housing a good number of housing units. It includes a grocery store, a post office, primary and secondary schools, a hotel and various sports facilities. The building is {{km|1.5}} long and {{m|50}} high. Its nickname is not accidental, because the building actually serves as a wall protecting the city against strong winds from the north. It also aims to allow its residents to participate in a living environment integrating a range of activities and services without having to leave the building in winter. In addition to this legendary screen wall, the city has many single and row houses in the area south and southwest of the screen wall. The village covers a tip of the northern part of Lake Daviault. * {{listing | type=listing | name=Fermont Tourist Information Office | alt=Bureau d'information touristique de Fermont | url=https://caniapiscau.ca/decouvrir-fermont/ | email= | address=100, rue Le Carrefour | lat=52.79785 | long=-67.09082 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-5339 | tollfree=+1-855-337-6668 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=This tourist information office provides tourist information and travel advice for the entire region. }} === Climate === In Fermont, the average temperature in January is a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of -17°C. The average temperature in July is a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 19°C. In Fermont, on average, the amount of sunshine in July is 16.5 hours, compared to 8 hours in December and January. On average, snow cover is 517 millimeters in December and 488.9 millimeters in January. ==Get in== ===By car=== Take route 389 which starts at [[Baie-Comeau]] heading north. From Baie-Comeau, it is a journey of {{km|566|km}}. ===By plane=== ==== Airport ==== The closest airport to Fermont is [[Wabush]] in [[Labrador]], 32 km (via Highway 389) from downtown Fermont. The city includes an aquatic aerodrome to receive seaplanes, located in Lake Daviault, as well as a heliport (located northwest of the village). * {{go | name=Wabush Airport | alt={{IATA|YWK}} | url=http://www.wabushairport.com | email= | address= | lat=52.922778 | long=-66.864722 | directions=airport located in the northern part of the village of Wabush | phone=+1 709-282-5412 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3502288 | content=It handles flights from other airports in Labrador such as [[Goose Bay]] (1.25 hours) and the island of Newfoundland and cities in Quebec including [[Montreal]] (3.75-4 hours including multiple stops on the flight). Rental cars are available at the airport. }} ===By rail=== A railway connects Fermont to [[Port-Cartier]], however it is mainly used for transporting iron ore, as well as bulky mining materials and equipment. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9389|-66.9018|zoom=12}} The centre of the village of Fermont is located 3.9 km south of Route 389 (linking Baie-Comeau to Labrador City) which passes on the north side of Mont-Wright and the village of Fermont. Heading east, from the village of Fermont, it bypasses Lac Daviault to head northeast towards Labrador City. * {{listing | name=Location Sauvageau | alt= | url=https://www.sauvageau.qc.ca/ | email= | address=401, rue le Carr | lat=52.799067 | long=-67.0837 | directions=in the village of Fermont | phone=+1-418-287-5295 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Rental service for cars, trucks, off-road vehicles (quads, snowmobiles) and accessories (gps, signaling light for service vehicles, trailer hitch...). }} * {{listing | name=Enterprise Rent-A-Car | alt= | url=https://www.enterprise.ca/fr/location-voiture/emplacements/canada/qc/fermont-c7f1.html?mcid=yext:245709 | email= | address=320, rue du Fer | lat=52.80129 | long=-67.8670 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-5088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Car rental agency. }} * {{Anchor|AdST}}{{listing | name=Libre Service Fermont Inc (Gas Station) | alt= | url=https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/esso-fermont-qc-libreservicefermontinc-200303063 | email= | address=401, rue le Carr | lat=52.79935 | long=-67.08373 | directions=in the village of Fermont | phone=+1 418-287-5252 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | telephone=+1 418-287-5252 | update=2022-07-27 | description=Car service station | content=Esso service station. }} ==See== [[File:CamionFermont.png|thumb|gauche|Truck 172 from the Mont-Wright mine exhibited in Fermont. In 2006, he held the world record for the number of hours of service.]] * {{listing | type=see | name=Mont-Wright mining complex| alt=Complexe minier de Mont-Wright | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.7408 | long=-67.3472| directions=About twenty kilometers West from Fermont | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Mont-Wright | wikidata=Q690311 | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Surface mine and iron ore mill operated by Arcelor Mittal Mining Canada. Includes an impressive fleet of mining equipment including the largest production trucks in Eastern [[Canada]] and the largest cable shovels in the world. Reservations at the Fermont tourist information office are compulsory for visits. Wearing long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is mandatory. The visit is prohibited for children under 10 years old. It is forbidden to bring a video camera. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Walking path Mini-beach | alt=Sentier pédestre Mini-plage | url= | email= | address=38, rue du Lac | lat=52.79263 | long=-67.08171 | directions=on the shore of Lake Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Mont-Daviault hiking trail | alt=Sentier pédestre du Mont-Daviault | url= | email= | address=rue Duchesneau | lat=52.78456 | long=-67.10403 | directions=start of the trail, near Lac Daviault, south of the village | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure | url=https://www.villedefermont.qc.ca/ | email= | address=13, rue du Camp | lat=52.80013 | long=-67.09501 | directions= | phone=+1 418-287-5471 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{do | name=Carheil Lake Beach | alt=Plage du lac Carheil | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.73790 | long=-67.10982 | directions=beach located 9 km south of the centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Magnificent beach in a forest area. }} * {{do | name=Multifunctional centre | alt=Centre multifonctionnel | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79883 | long=-67.08972 | directions=in the central area of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Theatre. }} * {{do | name=Municipal swimming pool of Fermont | alt=Piscine municipale de Fermont | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79885 | long=-67.08869 | directions=in the central area of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Indoor pool. }} * {{do | name=Jean-Fortin Park | alt=Parc Jean-Fortin | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.80123 | long=-67.09101 | directions=park located on the north side of the screen wall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Municipal park. }} === Events === * {{do | name=Taiga Challenge (Festival) | alt=Défi Taïga (Festival) | url=https://pixelfabrique-9zlj.squarespace.com/defi-taiga/fr | email= | address=3, Venelle 5 | lat=52.79841 | long=-67.09380 | directions=west of the screen wall | phone=+1 418-341-0355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=The Taiga Challenge is the longest sled dog race in Eastern Canada. This competition turns out to be the main activity of the Taïga Carnaval de Fermont. }} ==Buy== * {{listing | type=buy | name=Metro Coop Fermont | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr, local 7 | lat= | long= | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-3468 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=Grocery store. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Casse-croûte de l'aréna | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the arena of Fermont | phone=+1-418-287-9444 | tollfree= | hours= | calendar=September to April| price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=L'Authentique Bistro | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798588 | long=-67.086021 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-3005 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Resto-Bar Zonix | alt= | url= | email= | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798243 | long=-67.084741 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-5250 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{eat | name=MFQ Cafeteria | alt=Cafétéria MFQ | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Cafeteria-MFQ-Fermont/menu | email= | address=388, rue du Fer | lat=52.80181 | long=-67.08664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=VardyMadden Ltd | alt= | url= | email= | address=rue Bertrand | lat=52.80505 | long=-37.09935 | directions= | phone=+1-514-478-1963 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Restaurant. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Société des alcools du Québec | alt=SAQ | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.79911 | long=-67.08675 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bar La Fer-Tek | alt= | url= | email= | address=250, rue le Carr | lat=52.79913 | long=-67.08680 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Meals served on site. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Fermont | alt= | url= | email=hotel.fermont@diffusionfermont.ca | address=299, rue le Carr | lat=52.798567 | long=-67.084456 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone=+1-418-287-5451 | tollfree= | fax=+1-418-287-3732 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel Vent Du Nord | alt= | url=https://www.motelventdunord.com/ | email=reservation@motelventdunord.com | address=115, rue de l'Hématite | lat=52.79982 | long=-67.08204 | directions=near the screen wall | phone=+1-855-841-5005 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Offer of 20 rooms, 19 of which have a queen-size bed. The establishment offers a dining area equipped with a convection oven, a toaster, two microwaves, etc. Common area with magnificent fireplace and giant screen. }} === Gîtes === * {{sleep | name=Gite at Alexis | alt=Gîte chez Alexis | url=https://gitechezalexis.wordpress.com/ | email=gitechezalexis@gmail.com | address=3, Venelle 5 | lat=52.797514 | long=-67.086158 | directions= | phone=+1-709-987-0355 | tollfree=+1-418-287-5041 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Chambres Fermont | alt= | url=https://chambresfermont.com/ | email=info@chambresfermont.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-709-280-1819 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Several rooming houses and apartments for rent in Fermont. }} ===Camping === * {{sleep | name=Fermont Outdoor Leisure Association | alt=Association loisir plein air de Fermont | url= | email= | address=300, rue des Lagopèdes | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1-418-287-3927 | tollfree= | checkin=Open in summer | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Fermont Campground | alt=Camping de Fermont | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.80827 | long=-67.07742| directions=on the west shore of Lac Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | calendar=open in summer season | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Camping auxiliary park | alt=Parc auxiliaire de camping | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.78931 | long=-67.10352| directions=at southwest of the village, bordering a bay of Lac Daviault | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=Auxiliary campground. }} == Cope == * {{Listing | name=Caisse Desjardins des travailleuses et des travailleurs unis | alt= | url= | email= | address=357, rue le Carr | lat=52.79933 | long=-67.082814 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content=ATM. }} * {{Listing | name=Hematite Health Centre | alt=Centre de santé l'Hématite | url= | email= | address=1, rue Aquilon | lat=52.796679 | long=-67.090797 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-3280 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} * {{Listing | name=Evangelical Church of Fermont | alt=Église évangélique de Fermont | url= | email= | address=235, rue le Carr | lat=52.796537 | long=-67.080197 | directions= | phone=+1-418-287-9385 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Connect== * {{Listing | name=Canada-Post| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.799909 | long=-67.08649 | directions=in the shopping centre | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-27 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc389.svg | image1a=NL Route 500.svg | imagesize1=22 | link1 = Trans-Labrador Highway | link1a = Trans-Labrador Highway | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | minorl1=[[Fermont]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]] | minorr1=[[Churchill Falls]] }} * [[Labrador City]] * [[Wabush]] * [[Schefferville]] * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Port-Cartier]] {{usablecity}} {{geo|52.7957|-67.0937}} {{isPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} kc1fbgdzyl8kswwyww6kmqu578rlijr 0 148472 4492044 4438690 2022-07-29T02:40:14Z The dog2 35982 /* North America */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Concert Vienna banner.jpg|caption=The Vienna Mozart orchestra performing in historical costumes|ftt=yes}} Though many civilisations around the world have a tradition of '''classical music''', when used as a generic term, the phrase is usually understood as referring to the type of classical music that arose in [[Europe]]. == Understand == {{quote|''Penso che una vita per la musica sia una vita spesa bene ed è a questo che mi sono dedicato.''<br>"I think a life in music is a life well spent and this is what I have dedicated myself to."|author=Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007}} === History === [[File:MozartVeronadallaRosa.jpg|thumb|Portrait of the 14-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing the piano]] While classical music has roots in the [[Middle Ages]], the best-known epochs are the '''Baroque period''' (late 16th to mid 18th century), the '''Classical period''' (mid 18th to early 19th century) and the '''Romantic period''' (19th to early 20th centuries); a similar periodization is used for [[European art]]. Of course, in practice the transition from one period to the next occurred gradually over a number of years, and music written during the transition periods often featured aspects of the periods they were straddling. Much classical music also continues to be written today, and contemporary classical music has at least a niche following in many parts of the world. Classical ensembles have usually been dependent on patrons. In the olden days, it was particularly large imperial courts such as those of the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]], the [[Russian Empire]], [[France]], [[Prussia]], Burgundy, the [[Naples|Kingdom of Naples]] and the Papacy and Roman Catholic Church generally, as well as prominent city states such as [[Venice]] and [[Florence]] that supported music, while nowadays, it's often national, provincial or municipal governments or foundations started by wealthy individuals and corporations. ====Baroque==== The Baroque was an artistic period from the late 16th to mid-18th century, including painting, interior design and other artistic expressions. Baroque music marked the establishment of tonality, with common pitches, keys and chord progressions, which formed melodies, often polyphonic. Some of the most famous baroque composers include Claudio Monteverdi, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Pachelbel. The period also saw the development of opera, with its stories often inspired by various mythologies or historical events from around the world, in particular Greek mythology (e.g. the myth of Orpheus). Two distinct operatic traditions developed during the period; the Italian and French traditions. While opera was invented in Italy during the Renaissance by Jacopo Peri (whose first opera, ''Dafne'', premiered in 1598 but is now lost), Claudio Monteverdi's ''L'Orfeo'', which permiered in 1607, is the oldest one to still be regularly performed today. Eventually, Italian opera would spread throughout all of Europe and become the preferred form of entertainment for the nobility across the continent, except in France, where the Italian-born Jean-Baptiste Lully was hired by King Louis XIV to create a uniquely French operatic style instead. Lully's ''Cadmus et Hermione'', the first ever French opera, premiered in Paris in 1673. In England, Henry Purcell would develop a uniquely English operatic style with ''Dido and Aeneas'' in 1689, though his untimely death in 1695 at the age of 36 meant that the genre failed to reach its full potential. The late baroque and Rococo periods saw the development of ''opera buffa'', or comic opera in the city-state of [[Naples]], which focused stories about regular people instead of the heroic kings or gods of the then-prevalent operatic style, also known as ''opera seria'', or serious opera. As these were intended more as entertainment for the masses than the nobility, many of the early opere buffe were written in Neapolitan, the dominant vernacular of the common people in Naples at the time, instead of Italian. Some early Neapolitan-language opere buffe include Leonardo Vinci's ''Li zite 'ngalera'' (1722) and Leonardo Leo's ''L'Alidoro'' (1740). Many opere buffe were also originally written as short intermezzos to be performed during the intervals between acts of opere serie, perhaps the most famous being Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's ''La serva padrona'' (1733). ====Classicism==== The classical period from 1730 to 1820 saw the formation of the genres and ensembles still familiar today, from string trios and quartets to symphony orchestras. Polyphony was comparatively deemphasized in favor of melodies with supportive accompaniment, especially in the early post-Baroque Rococo style of people like Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Giovanni Sammartini and Johann Stamitz, who were writing vocal and orchestral works in the 1730s and following that radically broke from the denser textures and more active bass lines of composers like J.S. Bach. Among the most famous composers in the Classical style were Christoph Willibald Gluck, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the early works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Gioachino Rossini and Franz Schubert are sometimes also considered to be in this style. The genre of ''opera buffa'' reached its zenith during the 18th and 19th centuries, with composers such as Domenico Cimarosa, Giovanni Paisiello, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gioachino Rossini. German opera would also begin to grow in prominence during this era, with Mozart's Singspiel ''Die Zauberflöte'' (1791) elevating the art form to a new level. A new genre of French opera known as ''opera comique'' would begin to develop in France, with André Grétry being the best known exponent of this form from the classical period. ====Romanticism==== Romanticism was a mainly 19th-century cultural movement which challenged Enlightenment ideals of reason, promoting the individual's emotions, and relationship to nature and spirituality. Romantic music became an expression of national identity and a common past, with inspiration from the Middle Ages, folk culture, and pagan mythology, including Graeco-Roman, Celtic and Germanic myths. Beethoven's work established many elements of the aesthetic and style which were emulated and developed by other composers throughout the rest of the 19th century. Some representative composers, starting with the generation after Beethoven, were Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Frédéric Chopin, Gioachino Rossini, Jacques Offenbach, Johannes Brahms, Georges Bizet, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, Johann Strauss II, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Edvard Grieg. While operas from the baroque and classical periods almost invariably had happy endings, the romantic period saw public tastes in opera shift towards a preference for tragedies, leading to the current stereotype of operas being tragedies. That said, a new genre of operatic comedy, known as the ''operetta'', developed, with Jacques Offenbach pioneering the genre with ''Orphée aux enfers'' in 1858. The genre also became popular in German-speaking areas, with Johann Strauss II's ''Die Fledermaus'' (1874) being the best known representative of the genre. Opera also expanded between beyond the main languages Italian, French and German, perhaps best exemplified by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's ''Yevgény Onégin'' (1879) in Russian, and Antonín Dvořák's ''Rusalka'' (1901) in Czech. ====Later styles and influences==== Since the late 19th century, European classical music has been greatly influenced by music from throughout the world. In particular, Impressionist composers (Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel being the most famous) were influenced by [[Java]]nese and [[Bali]]nese gamelan music and music from [[China]]; [[African-American history|African-American]] music such as ragtime, [[jazz]] and the blues influenced numerous classical composers, perhaps most notably George Gershwin; and the complex polyrhythmic music of [[Africa]] inspired many Modernist composers to use intricate rhythms and emphasize percussive sounds. In turn, colonization and cultural exchange spread the performance and composition of European-style classical music and classical music clearly influenced by both local and European traditions throughout the world. Interestingly, the main centre of classical music is arguably shifting from Europe and North America to East Asia in the 21st century, as that part of the world has many talented instrumentalists, and has generally bucked the trend of the rising average age of classical music audiences. In Italy, Giacomo Puccini and his contemporaries such as Ruggero Leoncavallo and Pietro Mascagni developed a new operatic style known as ''verismo'', which aimed to portray the world with greater realism, including by focusing on the day to day lives of the poor. Puccini is considered to be the last of the great Italian operatic composers. ===Classical music today=== Although classical music is somewhat a niche area in modern times, at least in much of Europe it is very much present in society. Most bigger towns have a municipal orchestra, there are lots of minor professional and amateur ensembles, and most choirs and brass bands have some classical pieces in their repertoire. The majority of European villages host at least one or two concerts a year, either in their church or parish hall or at a local landmark. Thus you will easily find concerts anywhere you go in Europe. Many major cities around the world also have bandstands or bandshells in one or more of their parks, where the local classical music ensembles may put on free concerts for special occasions, usually in the summer months. Much of the music from the great classical composers of years gone by continues to pervade modern life, with such music often used in film scores, advertising and even quoted in modern pop music. Classical music continues to be composed today for modern film scores, with Ennio Morricone (the ''Dollars Trilogy'', ''The Mission'', ''The Hateful Eight''), John Williams (''[[Star Wars tourism|Star Wars]]'', ''[[Harry Potter tourism|Harry Potter]]'', ''[[Indiana Jones tourism|Indiana Jones]]'', ''Jurassic Park'', ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''), Howard Shore (''[[Lord of the Rings tourism|The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''The Hobbit'', ''The Silence of the Lambs'') and Hans Zimmer (''The Lion King'', ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', ''The Dark Knight'') being household names even to non-musically-inclined people. Another area where contemporary classical music plays an important role is in the video game industry, with some famous video game music composers being Nobuo Uematsu (''Final Fantasy'', ''Chrono Trigger''), Christopher Tin (''Civilization IV'', ''Civilization VI''), Koji Kondo (''Super Mario Bros'', ''The Legend of Zelda'') and Martin O'Donnell (''Halo''). The [[European Union]] celebrates the continent's musical heritage by using Beethoven's musical composition of ''Ode to Joy'' as its anthem. Many [[Latin countries|Latin]] national anthems, most notably those of [[Argentina]], [[France]], [[Italy]], and [[Uruguay]], are known by classical music enthusiasts for their operatic qualities, while the melody for the national anthem of [[Germany]] was composed by the famous 18th-century Austrian composer Joseph Haydn (albeit originally for a different purpose with different lyrics). [[Russia]]n composer Alexander Alexandrov was commissioned by a fan (Joseph Stalin) to write the epically choral State Anthem of the Soviet Union, whose melody is still used for the modern Russian national anthem. The opening bars of [[Canada]]'s national anthem also bear an uncanny resemblance to those of The March of the Priests from Mozart's ''Die Zauberflöte''. ===Genres=== Classical music works are categorized into different genres. * '''Chamber music''' is music written for a small ensemble (generally 3-9 players). * A '''symphony''' is written for a full symphony orchestra and usually has 3-4 movements. * A '''concerto''' is a piece for one or more solo instrumentalists and orchestra, generally in 3 movements. * '''Liturgical music''' is intended for performance in a religious service. A '''mass''' is a musical setting of the words of standard Catholic prayers; a '''requiem''' is a funeral mass; '''vespers''' are the standard set of Catholic evening prayers; a '''motet''' is a setting of other religious texts, such as from the Bible; an '''anthem''' is a type of Anglican choral music that usually makes use of texts from the Holy Scriptures; a '''passion''' is a setting of Gospel passages about the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. A '''hymn''' is a vocal song for religious service or prayer. See [[Christianity#Christian music]] for more information. *A '''cantata''' is a work for one or more vocal soloists with the accompaniment of an orchestra or small ensemble and often includes a chorus. Cantatas are liturgical in the Lutheran church, but they may also be on secular subjects. *A '''sonata''' is a work for instruments, usually 3-4 movements long and usually for 1-2 players but sometimes (as in the case of Baroque trio sonatas) for four or more. * '''Ballet''' is classical dance performance, or the music for such dance. * '''Opera''' is the classical counterpart to [[Musical theatre|musical theatre]]. Unlike in musical theatre, singers are expected to project their voices without the use of microphones. Many French operas also incorporate one or more ballet segments. You may sometimes also come across the term '''operetta''', which is a light-hearted work that features spoken dialogue, and is widely regarded as the precursor of modern [[musical theatre]]. * An '''oratorio''' is similar to an opera but less commonly staged and more often performed in a church or concert hall, and the text is often religious. * An '''art song''' or '''Lied''' (pronounced like the English word "lead"; plural Lieder) is a setting of the words of a known poet, usually for a solo singer with the accompaniment of the piano and sometimes including another instrument. * '''Incidental music''' is music written for a play, film, video game or some other medium of presentation that is not primarily musical. * '''Military music''' and '''patriotic music''' are often described as separate genres, though their arrangement can be similar to classical music. A military band is a large ensemble comparable in size to a symphony orchestra but composed entirely of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, except for the occasional harp and string bass. Some famous military marches by composers like John Philip Sousa have been arranged for orchestra and form part of orchestral "pops" concerts as well as military and concert band performances. Many '''national anthems''' are arranged as military marches or hymns. ===Terminology=== Music written before 1700 or so, and especially before 1600, is often called "early music", and instrumental ensembles that specialize in performing this repertoire are often called "early music" groups or, if they use instruments built in a similar style to those in use in those centuries, "original instruments" groups. Music written since 1900, and especially after World War II, is often called "modern" or "contemporary" music, and ensembles specializing in the performance of these periods of classical music are often called "contemporary music" ensembles or, particularly if they concentrate on world premieres and other recently-composed music, "new music" ensembles. Full-sized orchestras are often called "symphony orchestra" or "philharmonic". A symphony orchestra is one suitable for playing the standard symphonic repertoire, up to and including the symphonies of Shostakovich (for Mahler symphonies, additional personnel may need to be hired for the concert). "Philharmonic" means "love of harmony". Though these terms have different derivations, in practice, "symphony orchestra" and "philharmonic" refer to the same size of ensemble with the same complement of instruments that plays music from the same repertoire. That said, the exact composition of orchestras varies from piece to piece, and many operas and ballets require orchestras that differ significantly from the standard symphony orchestra. For example, Mozart's ''Die Zauberflöte'' requires a glockenspiel, Tchaikovsky's ''The Nutcracker'' requires a celesta, and most Baroque pieces and Classical period operas require a ''basso continuo'' consisting of a harpsichord and perhaps a cello, theorbos and/or bassoons. Most orchestras are composed of four instrument families, namely the string, woodwind, brass and percussion families. Despite their names, the terms "woodwind" and "brass" do not refer to the material the instrument is made of, but are instead used to classify the instruments based on how the sound is produced. For instance, the saxophone is usually made of brass, but is classified as a woodwind instrument, while the cornett and alphorn are usually made of wood, but are classified as brass instruments. The difference is that woodwind instruments require the performer to insert a reed or mouthpiece in their mouth or blow across a lip plate, whereas brass instruments require the performer to buzz their lips against a mouthpiece that is pressed against both lips. Another question people newly introduced to orchestras often ask is what the difference is between the "first violins" and "second violins". The answer is that just as in a string quartet, there are two different violin parts that often play different notes and rhythms, but all these musicians are playing on violins. In choral music, the four main voice types are, in descending order of range, the ''soprano'', ''contralto'' or ''alto'', ''tenor'' and ''bass'', with the former two usually sung by women and the latter two usually sung by men, though some church choirs and operas have boys singing the soprano and contralto parts. Soloists in operas and concert music such as oratorios also frequently include ''mezzo-sopranos'' and ''baritones'', who are generally the middle voices of the women and men respectively. A ''countertenor'' refers to a man singing in falsetto, thus allowing him to hit higher pitches. In an opera, the lead female singer is known as the ''prima donna'', while the lead male singer is known as the ''primo uomo''. The prima donna is typically a soprano, while the primo uomo has typically been a tenor since the Romantic period, though the primo uomo roles of Italian opera were usually taken by castrati during the Baroque and early Classical periods (castrati are men who were castrated before puberty; their roles are usually played by countertenors or women in pants/breeches roles in modern-day revivals). In French Baroque and Classical opera, the primo uomo is usually a high tenor known as the ''haute-contre''. In number operas (so called because each section in the score is marked with a number, in order of its appearance), the ''overture'' or ''sinfonia'' (or in operas by Wagner, the prelude) is the opening section, played by the orchestra without vocalists; it often contains snatches of the most memorable tunes you will hear later. Some operas from the late 19th century or later, such as those by Giacomo Puccini, dispense with the overture altogether. An ''aria'' is a song for solo voice and orchestra. When there are two voices, it is known as a ''duet'', a ''trio'' is for three voices and so on (numbers featuring four or more singers who act particular roles in an opera are often called ''ensembles'', and there are also ''choruses'' which may represent a crowd of townspeople, peasants, shepherds, witnesses to a crime or any other group relevant to the plot). In sung-through operas, dialogue between characters is in the form of ''recitatives'', of which there are two main types: ''recitativo secco'' that is accompanied only by a keyboard (harpsichord or piano) and ''recitativo accompagnato'' that is accompanied by the full orchestra, or a substantial part of it. Some operatic genres, such as the German ''Singspiel'' or the French ''opéra comique'', feature spoken dialogue in place of sung recitatives. Romantic opera increasingly used the ''arioso'', which combines elements of both aria and recitative styles, rather than using the previously common formula of having a recitative followed by an aria. Operas that were ''through-composed'' also came onto the scene. This type of opera is not clearly divided into different sections but may have each section transition without pause into the next until the end of an act is reached. The text of an opera is known as the ''libretto'', and someone who writes libretti is known as a ''librettist''. For example, Lorenzo da Ponte wrote the libretti for Mozart's most famous Italian-language operas, ''The Marriage of Figaro'', ''Don Giovanni'' and ''Così fan tutte''. While the composer and librettist are usually separate individuals, some composers, perhaps most famously Richard Wagner, also wrote the libretti for their own operas. You may also see the word "libretto" being used to refer to the plot of a ballet. ==Talk== [[Italian phrasebook|Italian]] is generally considered to be the most important language in classical music, with musical terminology being almost exclusively in Italian and the majority of operas being written in Italian. Besides Italian, the other major operatic languages are [[German phrasebook|German]] and [[French phrasebook|French]], while a handful of important works are in [[Russian phrasebook|Russian]], [[Czech phrasebook|Czech]], English and Neapolitan. French is the most important language in ballet, with almost all ballet terminology, as well as the libretti of most ballets being in French. For sacred music, Latin is the main liturgical language used in the Roman Catholic church, while German is used in the Lutheran church, English is used in the Anglican church and Church Slavonic is used in the Russian Orthodox church. That said, oratorios, which attempt to tell Biblical stories in a more operatic style in order to educate and entertain the public, are often set in the local vernacular language (such as Italian, French, German or English), rather than a no-longer-spoken liturgical language, although there are quite a few early oratorios set in Latin. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|50|15|zoom=3|layer=W|height=400|width=400}} ===Europe=== Any bigger town will probably have some performances, and any bigger city venues worth seeing. Below are some especially famous or otherwise worthwhile destinations. ====Benelux==== * {{listing | name=[[Amsterdam]], Netherlands |lat=52.366667|long=4.9000| content=Amsterdam is home to the famous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra which regularly performs at the Concertgebouw concert hall together with an array of well-known visiting orchestras. The Dutch National Opera and Ballet offer a first class season for aficionados. Throughout the summer, Amsterdam also hosts three fantastic music festivals: the Holland Festival, Robeco SummerNights and the Grachtenfestival. | }} * {{listing | name=[[Liège]], Belgium |lat=50.633333|long=5.566667| content=Birthplace of André Grétry (1741-1813), the most famous exponent of the French ''opéra comique'' style during the Classical period, known for masterpieces such as ''Zémire and Azor'' (1771) and ''Richard Cœur-de-lion'' (1784). His birth house has been converted to the ''Musée Grétry'', which houses exhibits on the composer's life and works. | }} ====British Isles==== * {{listing | name=[[Cambridge]], England | lat=52.205278 | long=0.119167 | content=The chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge is home to one of the most prestigious boys' choirs in the world. Founded by Henry VI in 1441, the choir sings in the chapel every day of the year, and has toured throughout Europe. It remains best known for its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols held every Christmas Eve, and broadcast on television and radio around the world. }} * {{listing | name=[[Edinburgh]], Scotland | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.95 | long=-3.18 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-04 | content=The [[Edinburgh/Old Town|Old Town]] has St Cecilia's Hall, a small concert hall built in 1763 and a museum with a large collection of classical instruments, and the Usher Hall. In the [[Edinburgh/South|South]] is the Queen's Hall, base for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Glasgow]], Scotland | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.86 | long=-4.26 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-11-04 | content=The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) is based at the Royal Concert Hall. Scottish Opera is based in the Theatre Royal, and regularly performs in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness. Scottish Ballet also perform at the Theatre Royal. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has several public performance spaces, where ballet and classical music can be seen. }} * {{listing | name=[[London]], England | lat=51.5086 | long=-0.1264 | content=London has a long and distinguished musical history, first as the centre of Elizabethan musical greatness (associated with Queen Elizabeth I at the turn of the 17th century, not the current queen) and then as the city which many composers from the Continent toured or moved to in order to make their fortunes, among them Handel, Johann Christian Bach, Haydn and Mendelssohn. While England has for the most part lacked composers with the fame of Mozart and Beethoven, it has nevertheless produced several internationally renowned composers such as Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585), Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Thomas Arne (1710-1778, known for Rule Britannia), Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900, known as half of the operetta-writing team of Gilbert & Sullivan), Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Gustav Holst (1874–1934), and Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), all of whom spent much of their careers in London. Today, London is one of the world's leading cities for classical music. It is home to the London Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, the London Symphony, the Royal Opera at Covent Garden and numerous other performing organizations and features a fantastic concert hall, the Royal Albert Hall, from where the Proms (see "Events" below) are broadcast every year. In modern times, London is also known for its conservatories of music, the most famous ones being the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Westminster Abbey, one of the most famous churches in London, is also known for its prestigious boys' choir. }} * {{listing | name=[[Worcester (England)|Lower Broadheath]], England | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.209171 | long=-2.273226 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Birthplace of Edward Elgar (1857-1934), widely regarded as England's first native-born great composer since the death of Henry Purcell in 1695, and known for numerous works such as his ''Pomp and Circumstance Marches'', the piano and violin duet ''Salut d'Amour'', the ''Enigma Variations'' and perhaps his crowning achievement, the choral work ''The Dream of Gerontius'', one of the finest pieces of English Catholic religious music. Elgar's birth house has been converted to a museum commemorating his life. }} * {{listing | name=[[York]], England | lat=53.9626 | long=-1.0776 | content=York's iconic Minster is a magically atmospheric venue for classical music, concerts of which take place twice or three times a month. This ancient city also hosts the National Centre for Early Music, a major centre for the academic study and performance of music from the Baroque and early Classical periods, and the even earlier music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance from which Classical music developed. The NCEM holds two annual early music festivals in its converted 11th-century church headquarters, in high summer and at Christmas. At the other temporal extreme, York is the hometown of the late John Barry, Oscar- and Grammy-award winning composer of soundtracks to films such as ''Dances with Wolves'', ''James Bond'' and ''Out of Africa''; his childhood home is adorned with a blue plaque. }} ====Caucasus==== [[File:Aram khachaturian yerevan opera.jpg|thumb|Khachaturian's statue behind the Yerevan Opera Theatre]] * {{listing | name=[[Yerevan]], Armenia | lat=40.181389 | long=44.514444 | | content=The '''Komitas Pantheon''' is home to the grave of Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978), the most renowned Armenian composer of all time (though he was born and raised in [[Tbilisi]] in what is today [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], albeit to ethnic Armenian parents), and one of the leading composers of the [[Soviet Union]] in his time. He is best known in the West for the Sabre Dance from his ballet ''Gayane'' (1942). There is also the '''House-Museum of Aram Khachaturian''' dedicated to the exhibition of his works and personal artifacts, and a statue of him just behind the '''Yerevan Opera Theatre'''. }} ====Central Europe==== [[File:Festspielhaus Bayreuth 2016.jpg|thumb|The Festspielhaus in Bayreuth]] * {{listing | name=[[Bayreuth]], Germany | lat=49.948056 | long=11.578333 | | content=Famously associated with Richard Wagner. Its Festspielhaus, designed to Wagner's specifications, hosts the Richard Wagner Festival every summer. Tickets are in great demand, requiring a prospective audience member to be on a waiting list for years, but you can still visit the town. There is also the older Baroque-era Margravial Opera House, known for its opulent interior. }} * {{listing | name=[[Berlin]], Germany | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.51794 | long=13.38873 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Germany's capital has a vibrant music scene, including two major opera companies. Its Philharmonic Orchestra has a storied history and has long been considered one of the top 3 or so in the world. Due to 40 years of partition, it has a legacy from both sides of the wall that might be a drag on the municipal finances but is a delight for music enthusiasts. }} * {{listing | name=[[Bonn]], Germany | lat=50.7339| | long=7.0997 | content=Ludwig van Beethoven's city of birth. The ''Beethoven Orchestra'' plays symphony concerts in the ''Beethovenhalle'' and accompanies opera performances in the opera house. The Beethoven Festival takes place annually in September and October. }} * {{listing |name=[[Budapest]], Hungary | lat=47.4908 | long=19.081 | content=The Hungarian capital and former second city of the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] has a beautiful 19th-century opera house, and its conservatory, named the Music Academy Liszt Ferenc after one of Hungary's national musical heroes, is also a lovely building with an excellent concert hall. The great 20th-century composer, pianist, piano pedagogue and music folklorist, Béla Bartók (called Bartók Béla in Hungary) lived and had his studio at Csalán Road in [[Budapest/Hegyvidék|Buda]] from 1932 until his departure for New York in 1940, and it is maintained as a memorial house by the Budapesti History Museum today. }} * {{listing | name= [[Český Krumlov]], Czech Republic| lat=48.8108 | long=14.3150| content= Home to the picturesque Český Krumlov Castle, whose theatre is the only one in the world that survives in its original 18th-century form with no modern additions. Historically-informed opera performances are still occasionally staged here, making use of the still functional 18th-century sets, props and stage machinery. The stage and orchestra pit continue to be illuminated by candlelight during performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Dresden]], Germany | lat=51.051 | long=13.738 | content=The ''Semperoper'' is considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous opera houses in Germany, and the ''Staatskapelle'' is one of the country's leading symphony orchestras. Composers whose biographies are linked to Dresden include Heinrich Schütz, Carl Maria von Weber, Richard Wagner and Sergei Rachmaninoff. }} * {{listing | name=[[Eisenach]], Germany | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.976111 | long=10.320556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), with a museum dedicated to his life and works. Martin Luther, the leader of the [[Protestant Reformation]], was also a renowned lutenist and composer of sacred music in his time and spent much of his childhood here. }} * {{listing | name=Eszterháza, Hungary | lat=47.620556| long=16.871667 | content=Country estate of the Esterházy family, home of Joseph Haydn from 1766 to 1790, where he had a whole orchestra for himself to direct and rehearse. He would conduct his own and others' operas, often with more than a hundred performances per year. }} [[File:Haydnsaal Decke 2.jpg|thumb|The beautiful ceiling of the Haydnsaal of the Esterházy Castle]] * {{listing | name=Esterházy Castle, [[Eisenstadt]], Austria | lat=47.848611 | long=16.520833 | content=Principal residence and center of administration of the Eszterházy family. Its main attraction is the '''Haydnsaal''', ranked by experts among the most beautiful and acoustically perfect concert halls of the world, the very venue where many of Joseph Haydn's works were composed and premiered. }} * {{listing | name=[[Halle]], Germany | lat=51.4833 | long=11.9667 | content=Birthplace of George Frideric Handel (Georg Friedrich Händel in German) (1685-1759), a museum and an annual music festival (May/June) are dedicated to the city's most famous son. Moreover, there is the ''Staatskapelle'' symphony orchestra and the ''Stadtsingechor'', one of Germany's longest-standing boys' choirs. }} * {{listing | name=[[Hamburg]], Germany | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.5498 | long=9.9733 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Composers Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Johannes Brahms were born in Hamburg; Georg Philipp Telemann, George Frideric Handel, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Gustav Mahler each spent several years of their lives here. The city is famous for its State Opera (the first public opera house in Germany), the ''Hamburg Philharmonic'' orchestra, ''Hamburg Ballet'' and its conservatory. The ''Elbphilharmonie'' opened in 2017 inside the Hafen City and also hosts world class concerts. }} *{{listing | name=[[Leipzig]], Germany | lat=51.33933 | long=12.37260 | content=Johann Sebastian Bach worked here as the Cantor (musical director and teacher) of St. Thomas Church, from 1723 until his death in 1750. His remains are buried under a bronze epitaph near this church's altar. The Bach Museum is right next door. There is an international Bach festival in June of each year. Romantic composer Richard Wagner and piano virtuosa Clara Schumann were born in Leipzig; Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy spent several years of their lives here. There are museums dedicated to these musicians and their works in their respective homes. Another museum displays rare and historic musical instruments. Both the ''Gewandhaus'' Orchestra and the St Thomas Boys' Choir are classical music groups of international renown. Finally, the city has a notable musical conservatory (you may have an opportunity to listen to its advanced students). }} * {{listing | name=[[Munich]], Germany | lat=48.1351 | long=11.5820 | content=Home to the Bavarian State Opera (''Bayerische Staatsoper''), one of Germany's premier opera companies, which is housed in the historic National Theatre (''Nationaltheater''). Several famous works, such as Wagner's ''Tristan und Isolde'' (1865) had their premiere here. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Füssen|Neuschwanstein Castle]], Germany | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.55783 | long=10.74964 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The castle's architecture and decoration are wholly inspired by Richard Wagner's epic operas ''Tannhäuser'' (1845) and ''Lohengrin'' (1850), greatly admired by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who ordered its construction. }} * {{listing | name=[[Prague]], Czech Republic | lat= 50.0833 | long=14.4167 | content=Capital of the Czech Republic in modern times, and capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia in the time of Mozart, with arguably the best preserved 18th-century downtown core of any major city in Europe. Mozart was actually more popular in Prague than he was in either Salzburg or Vienna during his lifetime, and his famous opera ''Don Giovanni'' (1787) premiered here at the Estates Theatre (''Stavovské divadlo''), which has the distinction of being the only surviving venue in the world in which a Mozart opera had its premiere, as well as the only surviving venue in which Mozart had personally conducted his operas. Fittingly, the Oscar-winning movie ''Amadeus'' was entirely shot in Prague. It was also the birthplace of Josef Mysliveček, one of Mozart's contemporaries who was hugely popular in his time but has largely faded into obscurity today, and also where many later Czech composers of the Romantic period, such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček spent most of their careers. Today, Prague is still home to a thriving classical music scene, with numerous world class venues such as the State Opera (''Státní opera'') and the National Theatre (''Národní divadlo''), which continue to regularly put on opera and ballet performances, as well as ''Collegium 1704'', an ensemble dedicated to performing Baroque music on period instruments. }} * {{listing | name=[[Rohrau]], Austria | lat= 48.066667 | long=16.858333 | content=Birthplace of Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), a celebrated composer of the Classical Period, today primarily known for his instrumental music, particularly his symphonies, but also famous for his sacred music and operas during his lifetime. Haydn's birth house is now a museum commemorating his life. }} * {{listing | name=[[Salzburg]], Austria | lat=47.8000 | long=13.0500 | content=Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), perhaps the most beloved classical music composer of all time. Apart from the compulsory visit to his birth house, music lovers may visit a concert of the ''Mozarteum Orchestra'', an opera performance at the ''Salzburger Landestheater'' or one of the frequent ''Salzburger Schlosskonzerte'' of chamber music. In July and August of each year, the world-famous Salzburg Festival takes place. }} [[File:Musikverein Wien3.JPG|thumb|The Golden Hall of Wiener Musikverein, where the New Year concert by the city's Philharmonic orchestra takes place and is broadcasted around the world]] * {{listing | name= [[Vienna]], Austria | lat=48.21 | long=16.38 | content=Vienna was a very influential city during the days of the multinational [[Austrian Empire]] and could arguably be considered the world's historical center of the universe of classical music, or at least classical instrumental music, from the 2nd half of the 18th century to the early 20th century. Many prominent classical music composers lived and worked in Vienna — most prominently, those of the First (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Salieri) and Second (Schoenberg, Berg and Webern) Vienna Schools — and the city even today boasts famous venues like the Vienna State Opera (''Wiener Staatsoper'') and the Festival Hall (''Festsaal'') of the Hofburg Palace. It was also the birthplace of Johann Strauss II (1825-1899), famous for his waltzes and other dance music, as well as his operettas. Many fans of classical music consider the Vienna Philharmonic to be among the world's very best symphony orchestras. Vienna is also home to the ''Burgtheater'', the former imperial theatre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, built in 1888 to replace an older, now demolished, theatre of the same name in which Mozart had premiered his famous operas ''Le nozze di Figaro'' (1786) and ''Così fan tutte'' (1790). Yet another important location in the history of classical music is the ''Theater an der Wien'', built in 1801 by the troupe for whom Mozart composed his final opera, The Magic Flute (''Die Zauberflöte'') (1791), with its Papageno Gate (''Papagenotor'') having been built in honour of one of the characters in that opera. That theatre also served as the premiere venue for several famous operas such as Beethoven's ''Fidelio'' (1805) and Johann Strauss II's ''Die Fledermaus'' (1874). }} * {{listing | name= [[Weimar]], Germany | lat=50.9833 | long=11.3167 | content=While primarily linked with authors and playwrights Goethe and Schiller, Weimar was also a home to classical composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt and Richard Strauss. Nowadays, classical music is played in the opera branch of the ''Deutsches Nationaltheater'', by the ''Staatskapelle'' orchestra and by students of the Weimar Conservatory. }} * {{listing | name= Żelazowa Wola, Poland| lat=52.26 | long=20.32| content=Birthplace of the famed piano virtuoso and composer Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849), who later went on to a hugely successful career in France. A museum devoted to him is here, and summer concerts of his music are often performed in his honour. }} ====France==== * {{listing | name=[[Bordeaux]], France | lat= 44.8425 | long=-0.573611 | content=Home to the ''Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux'', with its grand neoclasssical facade, and beautiful frescoes on the ceiling of its main auditorium. The famous ballet ''La Fille mal gardée'' had its premiere here in 1789, and the famous ballet choreographer Marius Petipa also premiered many of his early works here. Today, the theatre is home to the ''Opéra National de Bordeaux'' and its associated ballet company. }} * {{listing | name=[[Lille]], France | lat= 50.6278 | long=3.0583 | content=Home to the ''Opéra de Lille'', a neoclassical structure that was completed in 1913, with beautiful sculptures on its facade, and opulent hallways on the inside. Today, the opera house is home to ''Le Concert d'Astrée'', a group dedicated to historically informed performances of Baroque music. }} * {{listing | name=[[Montfort-l'Amaury]], France | lat= 48.7778 | long=1.81 | content=The composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) lived here from 1921 until his death, and the house he lived in has been converted to a museum commemorating his life. }} [[File:Père-Lachaise, 75020 Paris, France - panoramio (2).jpg|thumb|Chopin rests in peace at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris]] * {{listing | name=[[Paris]], France | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.856 | long=2.351 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=As the capital of France for hundreds of years, Paris has played a major role in the history and development of classical music in Europe. Leoninus and Perotinus, the most famous early composers of organum, wrote their music for performance at the Romanesque and Gothic versions of the Notre Dame Cathedral, respectively. During the Baroque period, quite a few great composers, such as the Italian Jean-Baptiste Lully (''Giovanni Battista Lulli'', the inventor of French opera), Marc-Antoine Charpentier and Jean-Philippe Rameau, worked for the royal court in [[Versailles]], now a suburb of Paris. The Baroque period also saw the development of the high tenor, or ''haute-contre'' voice in the heroic roles of French opera, because the famed castrati who were popular in the rest of the continent never managed to get a foothold in France. Later in the 18th century, several of Haydn's symphonies and other works were premièred to great acclaim in Paris, and the French opera tradition continued with composers such as the German Christoph Willibald Gluck, the Italian Antonio Salieri, and the Belgian André Grétry composing many critically acclaimed works.<br />In the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, a long list of famous composers lived and worked in Paris, including the Belgian César Franck, the Frenchmen Hector Berlioz, Jules Massenet, Georges Bizet, Gabriel Fauré, Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Francis Poulenc, the Italians Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi, the Pole Frédéric Chopin (''Fryderyk Szopen'') and the Russians Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. Several famous organist/composers had regular jobs at churches throughout town, including St. Sulpice and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. The operetta was also invented here by the German composer Jacques Offenbach, whose operetta ''Orphée aux enfers'' (1858) contains a few pieces still instantly recognisable by current-day listeners.<br />The Opéra Garnier is a lovely, historic and iconic building that houses the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet (''Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris''). The newer Opéra Bastille, widely considered one of the best in the world, houses the Paris Opera (''Opéra National de Paris''), one of the world's premier opera companies. Another significant though less well known venue is the ''Opéra-Comique'', where Bizet's famed opera ''Carmen'' had its premiere in 1875. Paris today has a very varied performance scene and remains vital as a center for new and experimental music, as exemplified by the ongoing work at IRCAM, the Institute for Acoustic/Musical Research and Coordination founded by the Modernist composer and conductor, Pierre Boulez, and the Ensemble Intercontemporain, which he also founded. }} * {{listing | name=[[Saint-Germain-en-Laye]], France | lat= 48.8989 | long=2.0938 | content=Birthplace of Claude Debussy (1862-1918), best know Impressionist composer. His birth house has been converted to the ''Musée Claude-Debussy'', a small museum dedicated to the composer's life. }} ====Iberia==== * {{listing | name=[[Aranjuez]], Spain | lat=40.036111|long=-3.605000 | | content=Made famous by the exquisite eponymous Guitar Concerto by Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999). }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Barcelona]], Spain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.383333 | long=2.183333| | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Home to the ''Palau de la Música Catalana'', a classical music performance venue designed in the Modernisme style by Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923), a contemporary and rival of the famed Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926). The city is also home to the ''Gran Teatre del Liceu'', a beautiful opera house that was opened in 1847 and twice rebuilt after fires. }} * {{listing | name=[[Lisbon]], Portugal | lat=38.713889|long=-9.139444 | | content=Birthplace of Marcos Portugal (1762-1830), perhaps Portugal's most internationally renowned classical music composer. During his lifetime, he was the maestro of the ''Teatro Nacional de São Carlos''. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Madrid]], Spain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.418333 | long=-3.710278| | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Spain's capital and largest city is home to a thriving classical music scene, with its main opera house, the ''Teatro Real'', regularly staging opera performances featuring the world's top singers. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Valencia]], Spain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=39.5 | long=-0.75| | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Birthplace of Vicente Martín y Soler (1754-1806), a contemporary of Mozart who, though largely obscure today, was compared favourably with Mozart during his lifetime. A sextet from his opera, ''Una Cosa Rara'' (1786), was quoted by Mozart during the composition of ''Don Giovanni'' (1787). In modern times, Valencia is home to the ''Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències'', a performance venue that is widely considered to be a marvel of modern architecture and regularly stages performances of Martín y Soler's operas. }} ====Italy==== * {{listing | name=[[Florence]], Italy | lat=43.7696| long= 11.2558 | content=Florence is one of the most historically significant cities and arguably the foremost wellspring of secular music in Europe. In the 14th century, composer, performer and poet Francesco Landini served the city's growing merchant class by writing secular music exclusively. Regarded along with Venice as the vanguard of the Renaissance, Florence was ruled for centuries by the famed Medici family, who were great patrons of the arts. Florence is also the birthplace of opera: Jacopo Peri's ''Dafne'' (now lost), the first opera to ever be composed, was premiered at the ''Palazzo Corsi'' in 1598. Florence was also the birthplace of Francesca Caccini, whose opera ''La liberazione di Ruggiero'' (1625), which premiered in the ''Villa del Poggio Imperiale'' in Arcetri just to the south of the city centre, is the oldest surviving opera to have been composed by a woman. }}<!-- -->[[File:Bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri, violino cannone, appartenuto a niccolò paganini, cremona 1743.JPG|thumb|upright|Paganini's violin ''Il Cannone Guarnerius'' on display at the Palazzo Doria-Tursi in Genoa]] * {{listing | name=[[Genoa]], Italy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=44.408 | long=8.935 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Birthplace of master violinist Niccolò Paganini, with a local museum that displays one of his violins. It's also home to the prestigious Teatro Carlo Felice, where Giuseppe Verdi, Igor Stravinsky and Richard Strauss, among others, conducted performances. }} *{{listing | name=Legnago, Italy | lat=45.194444 | long=11.3125 | content=The birthplace of Antonio Salieri (1739-1815), a contemporary of Mozart who was one of the main characters of the film ''Amadeus''. In the film, he was portrayed as a mediocre composer who attempted to murder Mozart in a fit of jealousy, though this is a 19th-century fiction and there is no truth to it. The historical Salieri was in fact at his best a first-rate composer who enjoyed more success than Mozart in his time and collaborated with Mozart on numerous occasions, and was even the music teacher of Mozart's youngest son after Mozart died. The Teatro Salieri regularly stages performances of the composer's works in the town in an effort to rehabilitate his perhaps unfairly soiled reputation. }} *{{listing | name=Le Roncole, Italy | lat=44.9525 | long=10.072222 | content=Birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), a prolific opera composer known for many all-time classics such as ''Rigoletto'' (1851), ''Il trovatore'' (1853), ''La traviata'' (1853), ''Aida'' (1871) and ''Otello'' (1887), as well his setting of the Requiem Mass, all of which are often quoted today in advertising and film scores. Verdi's childhood home has been converted to a museum about his life and works. }} *{{listing | name=[[Lucca]], Italy | lat=43.841667 | long=10.502778 | content=Birthplace of Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), perhaps the last of the great opera composers, and the most famous exponent of the ''verismo'' style of Italian opera, with many of his works such as ''La bohème'' (1896), ''Tosca'' (1900), ''Madama Butterfly'' (1904) and ''Turandot'' (1926) being staples of the standard operatic repertoire today. The composer's birth house has been converted to a museum commemorating his life and works, and the city hosts the Puccini festival every summer with performances of his works. }} * {{listing | name=[[Mantua]], Italy | lat=45.15698 | long=10.79111 | content=Claudio Monteverdi's ''favola in musica'', ''L'Orfeo'' (1607), one of the earliest operas and the oldest one that's still much performed today, was written for the city's ruling Gonzaga family and premiered in one of the rooms of the Ducal Palace (which room is not known). }} * {{listing | name=[[Milan]], Italy | lat=45.464167 | long=9.190278 | content=La Scala is arguably the world's single most famous and prestigious opera house, where immortal names like Enrico Caruso and Maria Callas built their reputations. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Naples]], Italy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8450 | long=14.2583 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Better known as the home of pizza, Naples was a very important centre of classical music from the 16th to early 20th century. The Neapolitan school of opera was founded by Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725), whose family members included other well-regarded composers such as his son, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757), and his nephew or grandson, Giuseppe Scarlatti (1718/1723-1777). Though largely forgotten today, it was one of the most important schools of opera during the Baroque and Classical periods. Composers of this school who were famous during their lifetimes included Nicola Porpora, Johann Adolph Hasse, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Leonardo Leo, Leonardo Vinci (not to be confused with the Renaissance painter, Leonardo da Vinci), Domenico Cimarosa, Giovanni Paisiello and Giuseppe Sarti. Naples' 18th-century opera house, Teatro di San Carlo (founded in 1737), still hosts opera and other performances today. }} * {{listing | name=[[Palermo]], Italy | lat=38.120278| long=13.357222 | content=Its Teatro Massimo is an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the third largest opera house in Europe, and served as scenery to the final scenes (which feature the opera ''Cavalleria Rusticana'') of the film ''The Godfather Part III''. }} * {{listing | name=[[Pesaro]], Italy | lat=43.916667| long=12.9 | content=Birthplace of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), an opera composer who was one of the main exponents of the ''bel canto'' (literally "beautiful singing") style of opera and wrote such famous works as ''Il barbiere di Siviglia'' (1816) and ''La Cenerentola'' (1817). Rossini was also one of the pioneers of the French ''grand opéra'' style, with his final opera, the epic ''Guillaume Tell'' (1829), whose overture is still instantly recognisable to modern-day audiences, being one of the first compositions in that style. The composer's birth house has been converted to a museum commemorating his life and works. }} * {{listing |name=[[Rome]], Italy | lat=41.9 | long=12.4833333 | content=The popes have been patrons of music for over 1,000 years. Famous composers in the Papal Court have included the Renaissance masters Josquin des Prez and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Giacomo Carissimi, a Roman composer in the early Baroque style of the early 17th century, is widely credited as being a seminal figure in the development of the oratorio, as he wrote opera-like compositions on Biblical themes for sacred concerts he directed at the Oratorio di Santissimo Crocifisso. In spite of the fact that the Church officially prohibited castration, nevertheless, due to the fact that women were banned from singing in public in the Papal States, Rome saw the rise of the castrati starting in the second half of the 16th century. From ear-witness reports, castrati were able to sing in ranges from alto to soprano like women, but with the tremendous lung power of a big man (as castrated men grow taller than non-castrated men), with the great Farinelli said to have had a range from tenor all the way up to high soprano, and to have been able to sing continuously for over a minute without taking a breath. The appeal of castrati spread beyond Rome to the rest of the continent (except France), with some castrati becoming sex symbols and superstars on the opera stage, such that the heroic roles in Italian Baroque operas were almost always assigned to castrati. Visitors to Rome can visit the Sistine Chapel where the castrati first rose to prominence, and also where the practice continued to survive long after the castrati lost their prominence on the operatic stage until Alessandro Moreschi, the last castrato, died in 1922. Rome was also the birthplace of Pietro Metastasio, perhaps the most celebrated librettist of Baroque opera. Today, Rome is home to the Santa Cecilia conservatory, which also hosts the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, probably Italy's best symphony orchestra other than the RAI National Symphony Orchestra, which is based in [[Turin]]. }} * {{listing | name=[[Venice]], Italy | lat=45.4386111 | long=12.3266667 | content=The Cathedral of San Marco was the workplace of great composers, and especially Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. The Gabrielis were known for their music for antiphonal choirs of voices and instruments, which was produced by placing two choirs in choir lofts on opposite sides of the church for a stereophonic effect. The music also symbolized the unity of the church and state, whose representatives in those days sat on opposite sides of the pews. This contrast and unity of choirs with different tone colors and dynamics (''piano'' and ''forte'', as in Giovanni Gabrieli's ''Sonata pian'e forte'', the first musical work to be notated with dynamic markings) helped to bring about the stilo moderno (modern style) in the late 16th and early 17th centuries that we now call the Baroque style. The 18th-century composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), renowned in his day for his operas as well as his instrumental and sacred music, was another famous Venetian. The Venetian school, which included Vivaldi and other then-famous composers such as Francesco Cavalli, Antonio Caldara and Baldassare Galuppi, was one of the great schools of Baroque opera, rivalling the Neapolitan school. Venice was the home of the first large public opera house, built in 1642, and has since 1774 hosted the Teatro la Fenice, Venice's opera house which has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt three times. Venice was also the birthplace of two of Baroque opera's most celebrated librettists, Apostolo Zeno and Carlo Goldoni. }} ====Nordic countries==== {{seealso|Nordic music}} [[File:Grieghallen.JPG|thumb|Grieghallen in Bergen, Norway.]] * {{listing | name=[[Bergen]], Norway | lat=60.3925 | long=5.323333 | content=Bergen was the hometown of composer Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) and is the home of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, established in 1756 and now one of the oldest orchestras in world. The Bergen International Festival, held every year for two weeks in May-June, was modeled after the Salzburg Festival. }} * {{listing | name=[[Järvenpää]], Finland | lat=60.4545 | long=25.0864 | content=Ainola, the home of Jean Sibelius (1865–1957). Other sites/events related to him are the Sibelius Monument and the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition (with talented young violinists from around the world) in '''[[Helsinki]]''', and the Sibelius Museum in '''[[Turku]]'''. }} * {{listing | name=[[Reykjavík]], Iceland | lat=64.1475 | long=-21.935 | content=Home to the iconic ''Harpa'' concert hall on the waterfront, a marvel of 21st-century architecture that houses the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Icelandic Opera. }} * {{listing | name=[[Savonlinna]], Finland | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=61.867| long=28.883| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=A small city in the Finnish Lakeland, housing the Savonlinna Opera Festival each summer, in the court of its medieval castle. }} * {{listing | name=[[Stockholm]], Sweden | lat=59.329444 | long=18.068611 | content=The Royal Swedish Opera is Sweden's premier venue for opera and ballet, and one of the finest classical opera houses in the Nordic countries. Another important opera performance venue is the ''Drottningholms slottsteater'' on the grounds of the Drottningholm Palace, which is one of the few theatres in the world with its original 18th-century stage machinery still functional. }} ====Russia==== [[File:Swan Lake at the Bolshoi 2006.jpg|thumb|A performance of the Swan Lake at the Bolshoi Theater]] * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[Moscow]], Russia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=55.7500 | long=37.6167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Another important city in the history of classical music where many Russian composers of the Romantic period worked. Home to the stately Bolshoi Theatre, whose Bolshoi Ballet is one of the best regarded in the world, and where Tchaikovsky's famous ballet ''Swan Lake'' (1876) premiered. During the Soviet era, it was also home to Aram Khachaturian, a Georgian-born Armenian composer who is best known for the Sabre Dance from his ballet ''Gayane'', which premiered at the aforementioned Bolshoi Theatre in 1942. Moscow is also home to the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, which counts among its alumni many of Russia's pre-eminent musicians and singers, and hosts the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition for singers, pianists, violinists and cellists every four years. }} * {{listing | name= [[Saint Petersburg]], Russia| lat=59.95 | long=30.30| content=Former imperial capital of Russia, and also where many famous composers of the Romantic period such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Modest Mussorgsky worked for a significant amount of time during their careers. The city boasts the Mariinsky Theatre, home to the Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world's most renowned ballet companies, which was most notably the location of the premiere of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, ''The Nutcracker'' (1892). Another notable venue is the Mikhailovsky Theatre, which while not as famous as the Mariinsky, is also known for having a world-class opera and ballet troupe. }} * {{listing | name= [[Perm]], Russia| lat=58 | long=56.316667 | content=Home to the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, one of Russia's premier classical performance venues, whose resident ballet troupe is the best regarded outside Moscow and Saint Petersburg. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=Votkinsk, Russia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.05 | long=54 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Birthplace of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, perhaps Russia's most famous composer, who is known for his prolific output including the ballets ''The Nutcracker'' (1892) and ''Swan Lake'' (1876), as well as other pieces such as the ''1812 Overture'', which is particularly notable for its use of cannons in the orchestration. The Tchaikovsky family's estate has been converted to a museum commemorating the composer's life and works. }} ===Outside Europe=== ====Africa==== * {{listing | name=[[Cape Town]], South Africa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5465 | lastedit=2021-11-15 | content=The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra is probably the best known orchestra in Africa. Most of its performances take place at Cape Town City Hall. }} ====Asia==== * {{listing | name=[[Beijing]], China | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=39.916667 | long=116.383333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=In addition to having a long history of traditional Chinese music, China's capital is home to a thriving European classical music scene. The iconic National Centre for the Performing Arts is Beijing's pre-eminent performance venue, and hosts both Chinese and European musical performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Hanoi]], Vietnam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.028333 | long=105.854167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The Hanoi Opera House was built by the French during the colonial era, and designed to resemble a smaller version of the Palais Garnier in Paris. Today, it remains one of the premier performance venues in the capital, and continues to regularly host ballets and other classical music performances, including newer compositions by Vietnamese composers. }} * {{listing | name=[[Ho Chi Minh City]], Vietnam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=10.8 | long=106.65 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Vietnam's largest city is home to the Saigon Opera House, today known as the Municipal Theatre, a beautiful structure built by the French during the colonial era. Today, it primarily hosts a modern acrobatics performance known as the AO Show, but still occasionally stages ballets and other classical music performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Hong Kong]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=22.29406 | long=114.17066 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Hong Kong Ballet perform at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on the [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]] waterfront. Hong Kong is also home to a second fully professional orchestra, the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, which performs in the Hong Kong City Hall. }} * {{listing | name=[[Mumbai]], India | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=18.975 | long=72.825833 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=India's largest city is home to the Royal Opera House, the country's sole surviving colonial opera house. Abandoned and left to decay for over 20 years, it was restored to its former glory in 2017, and today it once again periodically hosts classical music concerts, and even the occasional opera. }} * {{listing | name=[[Seoul]], South Korea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.566667 | long=126.966667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Although Korea is better known for its own distinctive musical tradition, Seoul has a thriving classical music scene, with South Korea producing many of the world's top pianists, instrumental soloists and opera singers. Popular local orchestras include the Seoul Philarmonic Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra and KBS Symphony Orchestra. Seoul also has numerous classical music venues, with perhaps the most pre-eminent ones being the Seoul Arts Center and the Lotte Concert Hall. }} * {{listing | name=[[Shanghai]], China | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.228611 | long=121.474722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=China's largest and most cosmopolitan city is home to a thriving classical music scene, and foreign orchestras touring Asia are virtually guaranteed to perform in Shanghai. The city boasts four world-class classical music performance venues: the Shanghai Symphony Hall, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Concert Hall. The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is the oldest European-style orchestra in China, having been founded in 1879, making it even older than some of the pre-eminent European and American orchestras. }} [[File:2016 Singapur, Downtown Core, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (04).jpg|thumb|Singapore's Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, with its iconic roof resembling a durian]] * {{listing | name=[[Singapore]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=1.283333 | long=103.833333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Having been a centre for immigration for over two centuries, Singapore's classical music scene comprises of a mix of European, Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions. The main European-style ensembles in Singapore are the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and the T'ang Quartet. Singapore's premier performance venue is the iconic Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, a modern state-of-the-art venue nicknamed "The Durian" due to the distinctive design of its roof. Another notable performance venue is the colonial-era Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, which used to be Singapore's premier performance venue before the construction of the newer Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra also periodically holds free concerts at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. }} * {{listing | name=[[Taipei]], Taiwan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=25.066667 | long=121.516667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Although Taiwan has its own distinctive musical tradition, European-style classical music is also very popular in Taiwan. Taipei's pre-eminent performance venues are the National Theater and National Concert Hall, both of which are modern structures built in the traditional Chinese architectural style. The National Theatre regularly hosts performances by visiting ballet troupes, while the National Concert Hall regularly hosts visiting orchestras and pianists, as well as local orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra and Taipei Symphony Orchestra. Both buildings are located opposite each other at Liberty Square, a stone's throw away from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. }} * {{listing | name=[[Tokyo]], Japan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=35.683333 | long=139.683333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Although Japan is better known for its own distinctive musical tradition, it emerged as one of the world's top markets for classical music over the 20th century, such that classical music is now ironically more popular among youths and young adults in Japan than it is in Western countries. In addition, Tokyo is also a hotbed for contemporary classical music composers, with contemporary classical music playing a large role in Japan's film, television and gaming industries. Tokyo is also home to several world class classical music venues such as Suntory Hall, the New National Theatre and Bunkamura, as well as eight full-time professional orchestras, namely the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. }} ====North America==== * {{listing | name=[[Atlanta]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content=The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which performs in Atlanta Symphony Hall at 1280 Peachtree Street in [[Atlanta/Midtown|Midtown]], has increasingly since the turn of the 21st century been considered one of the top orchestras in the country. }} * {{listing | name=[[Boston]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.358056 | long=-71.063611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-17 | content=Best known for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which plays in beautiful Symphony Hall, Boston is also the home of the oldest performing organization never to miss a season in the U.S.: the Handel and Haydn Society. It was founded in 1815, soon after Haydn's death, when premieres of some of Handel's works were still a living memory. It returned to its roots in the mid-20th century, dedicating itself since to historically informed performances of Baroque music. }} * {{listing | name=[[Chicago]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.836944 | long=-87.684722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-14 | content=The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is based in the Symphony Center along Michigan Avenue. Its great history of touring and recording started under Fritz Reiner and accelerated under Sir Georg Solti. Since Reiner's time, it has often been considered the best or one of the top two orchestras in the United States. Chicago is also home to the Civic Opera House, one of the finest Art Deco opera houses in the world, which in modern times is home to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, one of the most renowned opera companies in North America. Every summer, the city holds the [https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/ Grant Park Music Festival], in which a series for free classical music concerts for the public at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. }} * {{listing | name=[[Cleveland]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.50446 | long=-81.69056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-11-04 | content=The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most famous and highly regarded in the U.S. George Szell, who led them from 1946–1970, really put the orchestra on the map, shaping it into an extremely efficient organization through careful hiring and steady direction, and they recorded and toured extensively under his baton. The orchestra, which performs most of its concerts at the Art Deco Severance Hall on [[Cleveland/East Side#Music and performing arts|Cleveland's East Side]], has maintained a high profile ever since. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Institute of Music, a respected conservatory. }} * {{listing | name=[[Danbury]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.395513114096936 | long=-73.45360143882488 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-01 | content=Birthplace of Charles Ives (1874–1954), one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. His birth house has been preserved, and there are plans to convert it into a museum celebrating his life. }} * {{listing | name=[[Havana]], Cuba| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.136667 | long=-82.358889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=The ''Gran Teatro de La Habana'' is a beautiful early 20th-century Baroque revival structure known for the numerous sculptures on its exterior. It was built by Havana's Galician immigrant community on the site of the earlier ''Teatro Tacón'', whose original theatre was preserved and incorporated into the newer building. Today it is the main home of the Cuban National Ballet Company, and hosts the Havana International Ballet Festival in even-numbered years. }} [[File:Walt Disney Concert Hall (1609904186).jpg|thumb|The name of the Walt Disney concert hall may make you think of cartoons, but it's also a venue for classical music]] * {{listing | name=[[Houston]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=29.7604 | long=-95.3698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content=Historically, this sprawling city in Texas is better known for oil wealth, but some of that wealth has helped pay for notable cultural institutions, including the Houston Symphony Orchestra, and maybe even more importantly, the Houston Grand Opera, which is one of the top opera companies in the U.S. that is not in New York or San Francisco. Both these organizations are based [[Houston/Downtown|Downtown]]. }} * {{listing | name=[[Los Angeles]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=34.05 | long=-118.25 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-17 | content=Los Angeles may not be the first city a traveler thinks of as a hotbed of classical music in the United States, but it is a major center of classical music, nonetheless. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, a great orchestra, performs its season at Disney Hall, a striking building downtown designed by Frank Gehry that is known for its acoustics. Also, don't overlook the absolutely crucial contribution of classical composers to Hollywood films. The sound of classic Hollywood film music was supplied by highly skilled European classical composers such as Wolfgang Korngold, Max Steiner, Dmitri Tiomkin and Miklós Rózsa — many of them refugees from fascism or communism in Europe — and also by various native-born Americans, quite a few of whom were trained either in Europe or by Europeans. Today, classical music is still of great importance to Hollywood, and though many names could be mentioned, that of John Williams suffices to make the point. }} * {{listing | name=[[Mexico City]], Mexico | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=19.433333 | long=-99.133333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=Mexico's premier opera house is the ''Palacio de Bellas Artes'', a beautiful 1930s building with an eclectic mix of architectural styles, consisting of a primarily Art Nouveau and Neoclassical exterior, and a primarily Art Deco interior. It continues to regularly host opera performances to this day. }} * {{listing | name=[[Milwaukee]] | alt= | url=https://www.mso.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-11-15 | content=The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, while not quite a rival of the Chicago Symphony, is excellent and just a tier below them. It performs at the Bradley Symphony Center, a classic Art Deco movie palace in Westown that was renovated and redesigned in 2020. }} * {{listing | name=[[Montreal]], Canada | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.5081 | long=-73.5670 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-11-16 | content=Montreal Symphony Orchestra (French: Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, or OSM) performs in the Montreal Symphony House at Place des Arts. It is the only orchestra in the world that possesses an octobass. }} * {{listing | type=listing | name=[[New York City]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.7127 | long=-74.0059 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-14 | content=New York has two major world-class halls: Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera House. Carnegie also has an excellent, smaller recital hall, Weill Recital Hall, where many debut recitals and chamber music concerts take place. The Metropolitan Opera is one of the most famous in the world and has a storied history. People interested in the way the opera works behind the scenes can sign up for backstage tours, which cover such things as the construction and maintenance of the house, the movement of sets on the stage, the construction of sets and costumes, the special loading dock for animals needed onstage and the rehearsal stage where the singer/actors can work on blocking. The New York Philharmonic performs at Geffen Hall, formerly called Avery Fisher Hall and like the Met, at Lincoln Center on the [[Manhattan/Upper West Side|Upper West Side]]. Other major halls include Alice Tully Hall, where Chamber Music at Lincoln Center and Mostly Mozart have their seasons, and also the Kaufmann Center at the 92nd St. Y on Lexington Avenue on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|Upper East Side]] and Merkin Hall on West 67th St., both of which among other things often feature contemporary classical music. New York also has several conservatories of music, the most famous of which is the Juilliard School, also at Lincoln Center. If you'd like to see historical instruments that were used to play classical music, go to the large, excellent musical instruments wing of the Metropolitan Museum, which is on the [[Manhattan/Upper East Side|East Side]] and not associated with the Metropolitan Opera. New York was also the birthplace of the famous composer, songwriter and pianist, George Gershwin (1898-1937), arguably (with Ives the most frequent alternative choice) America's greatest classical composer, who was also famous for his Broadway shows and popular songs, and as a jazz musician. New York is also generally considered to have succeeded Vienna as the center of the classical music world and especially musical Modernism for the remainder of the 20th century after the rise of Nazism in Europe. Charles Ives, Edgard Varèse and Béla Bartók are among the many Modernist composers who lived in New York. The Calvary Cemetery in Queens is home to the grave of Lorenzo da Ponte, the librettist of Mozart's three most famous Italian operas who emigrated to the United States in 1805. For free classical music concerts, head to the Naumburg Bandshell bandshell in Central Park, where the [https://naumburgconcerts.org/ Naumburg Orchestral Concerts] are held every summer. }} * {{listing | name=[[Philadelphia]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=39.95 | long=-75.166667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-14 | content=The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the most famous in the United States. The city also hosts the Curtis Institute, widely considered the country's foremost conservatory of music, which is free for all students who pass their extremely demanding audition. }} * {{listing | name=[[Phoenix]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-11-15 | content=As Phoenix has grown, so has the reputation of its orchestra, which is now top-tier for the U.S. Its home hall, Symphony Hall, is Downtown. }} * {{listing | name=[[Pittsburgh]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-11-15 | content=Pennsylvania's second city is home to the second most famous orchestra in the state, the Pittsburgh Symphony, which is also well-respected in the music world and by music-lovers. It performs in the beautiful Heinz Hall, built in 1927 as a movie palace, which has 2,676 seats and is right [[Pittsburgh/Downtown|Downtown]]. Heinz Hall also hosts musicals and rock performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Salt Lake City]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content=In the music world, Salt Lake City may be most famous as the home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, whose home base is the Tabernacle just west of the temple at Temple Square. The Tabernacle Choir is world-famous for its performances of core classical repertoire and also performs spirituals, hymns and other songs. The Tabernacle also hosts a series of organ recitals. The Utah Symphony, which is also based downtown, also has a proud history and recorded and toured extensively under the direction of Maurice Abravanel, who led the orchestra from 1947-1979. The hall that hosts most of the orchestra's performances is now named Abravanel Hall. }} * {{listing | name=[[San Francisco]], United States of America | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.783333 | long=-122.416667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The San Francisco Opera, housed in the Beaux-Arts style War Memorial Opera House, is one of the premier opera companies in the United States. The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra is housed in the adjacent Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. }} * {{listing | name=[[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]], Costa Rica | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.933333 | long=-84.083333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The ''Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica'' is the country's premier performing arts venue, and widely regarded as the finest historical building in the capital. Today, it is the primary home of Costa Rica's National Symphonic Orchestra, and continues to regularly host opera performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Toronto]], Canada | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.6466 | long=-79.3864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-11-16 | content=The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), founded in 1922, plays in Roy Thomson Hall, whose distinctive round glass shape makes it a Toronto landmark. }} * {{listing | name=[[Vancouver]], Canada| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.279990 | long=-123.120520 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-11-20 | content=The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) performs at the Orpheum, and is the largest performing arts organization in Western Canada. It performs 140 concerts per season. }} * {{listing | name=[[Washington, D.C.]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.904722 | long=-77.016389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-11-14 | content=America's capital, by virtue of its status, has outsize cultural importance compared to its size. The National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera, which performs at the Kennedy Center, are among the top tier in the country. It is also the birthplace of John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), one of the all-time most famous composers of military marches. His birth house still stands, but is still a private residence and not open to the public, though a plaque commemorating its significance is placed on the outside. }} ==== South America ==== * {{listing | name=[[Bogotá]], Colombia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=4.711111 | long=-74.072222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=Colombia's national opera house is the ''Teatro de Cristóbal Colón'', known for the beautiful frescoes of six muses on the ceiling of the main hall. Today, it remains Colombia's premier performance venue, regularly playing host to operas, ballets and other classical music performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Buenos Aires]], Argentina | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-34.601083 | long=-58.383083 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=Argentina's main opera house is the ''Teatro Colón'', which has been widely ranked among the most beautiful opera houses in the world. Today, it continues to be one of the premier classical music venues in South America, and regularly plays host to opera, ballets and symphonic orchestral performances. }} * {{listing | name=[[Manaus]], Brazil | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-3.130259 | long=-60.023697 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-11 | content=Located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the magnificent ''Teatro Amazonas'' in Manaus was inaugurated in 1896. In addition to being one of the main tourist attractions of the city and home of the Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra, the theater, built in a neo-Renaissance style, is a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Amazon rubber boom, when the Amazon experienced strong economic and cultural development between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Since 1997, the theater has also hosted the Amazonas Opera Festival between April and May every year. |wikidata=}} * {{listing | name=[[Porto Alegre]], Brazil | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-30.041243 | long=-51.231104 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-01-11 | content=Home of the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra (OSPA), founded in 1950, which performs at the Casa de Música da OSPA, in the neighborhood of Cidade Baixa. The city is also home of the impressive São Pedro Theatre, built in 1858, which hosts concerts by the São Pedro Theatre Chamber Orchestra. |wikidata=}} * {{listing | name=[[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-22.911366 | long=-43.205916 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=Rio de Janeiro's opera house is the beautiful ''Theatro Municipal'', whose design was inspired by that of the Palais Garnier in Paris. Today, it is the home of the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra and the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra. |wikidata=}} * {{listing | name=[[Santiago de Chile|Santiago]], Chile | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-33.440833 | long=-70.6475 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=Chile's premier opera house is the ''Teatro Municipal'', which continues to regularly host operas, ballets and classical music concerts. |wikidata=}} * {{listing | name=[[São Paulo]], Brazil | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-23.534214 | long=-46.639784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-11-14 | content=The largest city in Brazil is home to the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra performs regularly at Sala São Paulo, inaugurated in 1999, located at the Julio Prestes Cultural Center, in the downtown of the city of São Paulo. The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra performs free public concerts on some Sundays at 11am. You just have to pick up tickets at the ticket office on the Monday before the Sunday at which the concert will take place. The beautiful ''Theatro Municipal'' is São Paulo's opera house, and today hosts the São Paulo Municipal Symphony Orchestra, the ''Coral Lírico'' and the City Ballet of São Paulo. |wikidata=}} ====Oceania==== [[File:Sydney Opera House concert hall October 2018.jpg|thumb|The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing in the city's most iconic building]] * {{listing | name=[[Auckland]], New Zealand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-36.840556 | long=174.74 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-11 | content=New Zealand's largest city is home to the Auckland Philarmonia Orchestra, one of only two fully professional orchestras in the country, which is based in the Auckland Town Hall. }} * {{listing | name=[[Melbourne]], Australia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-37.813611 | long=144.963056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-11 | content=With a reputation for being Australia's most cultured city, Melbourne is home to a significant classical music scene. The Arts Centre Melbourne is the city's pre-eminent performance venue, and regularly hosts top classical music acts such as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia. }} * {{listing | name=[[Perth]], Australia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-31.952222 | long=115.858889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-05 | content=Home to the impressive His Majesty's Theatre, completed in 1904, which is also home to the West Australian Ballet and West Australia Opera. }} * {{listing | name=[[Sydney]], Australia | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-33.865 | long=151.209444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-14 | content=Home to the famed Sydney Opera House, one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, and the only one to have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the lifetime of its architect. The opera house is home to Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, all of which regularly stage performances. Sydney is also home to several chamber music ensembles such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, which play at multiple locations in the city such as the City Recital Hall, and the Centennial Hall located within Sydney Town Hall. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, part of the University of Sydney, is the premier classical music conservatory in Australia. }} * {{listing | name=[[Wellington]], New Zealand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-41.288889 | long=174.777222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-11-09 | content=New Zealand's capital is home to its national orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, which performs at the Michael Fowler Centre. It is also home to the New Zealand String Quartet, the only professional string quartet in the country. }} == Events == *{{event| name=Rheingau Musik Festival | url=http://www.rheingau-musik-festival.de | year=2018 | month=June | date=23 | endyear= | endmonth=September | enddate=1 | location=Rheingau | country=Germany | content=Annual cultural event, mainly classical music, takes place in a number of locations in the region, often in historic buildings or their grounds. There are several concerts that fall outside the main season dates shown here.}} *{{event| name=Bachfest Leipzig | url= http://www.bachfestleipzig.de/en/bachfest | year=2020 | month=June | date=11 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=21 | location=Leipzig | country= Germany | content= International festival with more than 100 concerts of works by Johann Sebastian Bach and other composers.}} *{{event| name=Festival d'Aix-en-Provence | url= http://festival-aix.com/en | year=2018 | month=July | date=4 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=24 | location=Aix-en-Provence | country= France | content= One of the oldest and most famous festivals of classical music in France.}} *{{event| name=Salzburg Festival | url=https://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/summer | year=2018 | month=July | date=20 | endyear= | endmonth=August | enddate=30 | location=Salzburg | country=Austria | content=For almost a century, Salzburg has hosted the world famous festival, with operas, concerts, and theater plays in different locations throughout the city. It was founded by Hugo von Hoffmansthal, Max Reinhardt and Richard Strauss in 1920. It takes place in July and August, the most famous piece is the "Jedermann" ("''Everyman''") by Hugo v. Hoffmansthal, being conducted in front of the Dom (Cathedral) every year. }} *{{event| name=The Proms |alt=The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms | year=2020 | month=July | date=17 | endyear= | endmonth=September | enddate=12 | location=London/South Kensington-Chelsea | country=England | content=Orchestral concerts in the Royal Albert Hall, with cheaper admission for those standing (promenading) in front of the stage. The festival culminates in the Last Night of the Proms, which is known for the performance of British patriotic songs such as ''Rule, Britannia!'' by Thomas Arne (1710-1778), ''Jerusalem'' by Hubert Parry (1848-1918) and ''Land of Hope and Glory'' by Edward Elgar, and the accompanying flag waving by the audience. The last night includes outdoor events in [[Glasgow]], [[Belfast]] and [[Swansea]].}} *{{event| name=Bayreuth Festival |alt=Richard Wagner Festival| url=http://www.bayreuther-festspiele.de/english/english_156.html | year=2020 | month=July | date=25 | endyear= | endmonth=August | enddate=30 | location=Bayreuth | country=Germany | content=For 30 days every year in July and August, when his operas are performed at the Festspielhaus. During the festival, huge crowds flock to Bayreuth for a chance to see the performances. It is estimated that the waiting time for tickets is between five and ten years. For inquiries, contact the Tourist Information office for ideas on the best ways to obtain tickets. Sometimes (with a little luck), last minute tickets can become available. }} *{{event| name=Lucerne Festival | url= https://www.lucernefestival.ch/en/ | year=2018 | month=August | date=17 | endyear= | endmonth=September | enddate=16 | location=Lucerne | country= Switzerland | content= Thrice a year, visiting world-class orchestras and star conductors.}} *{{event| name=Glyndebourne Festival | url= https://www.glyndebourne.com/ | year=2020 | month=May | date=21 | endyear= | endmonth=August | enddate=30 | location=East Sussex | country= England | content= An annual opera festival that lasts throughout the summer, held in an opera house built on the country estate of the Christie family. }} *{{event| name=Edinburgh International Festival | url=https://www.eif.co.uk | year=2020 | month=August | date=7 | endyear= | endmonth=August | enddate=31 | location=Edinburgh | country=Scotland | content= An annual arts festival, which has been running since 1947, which includes major performances by an international visiting orchestra, and finishes with an orchestra playing at a fireworks concert. The Festival Fringe (similar dates) includes some classical music in the enormous programme.}} *{{event| name=East Neuk Festival | url=https://www.eastneukfestival.com/ | year=2020 | month=July | date=1 | endyear= | endmonth=July | enddate=5 | location=Fife | country=Scotland | content=A classical music festival, with events in [[Anstruther]] and other small villages nearby. }} *{{event| name=Boston Early Music Festival | url=https://bemf.org/ | year=2021 | month=June | date=9 | endyear=2021 | endmonth=June | enddate=13 | location=Boston | country=United States of America | content=A festival dedicated to renaissance and baroque music, including the staging of more obscure operas. }} ==Respect== [[File:World premiere performance of Van Dijk's Kreitens Passion in the Tonhalle Düsseldorf with the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, the Städtischer Musikverein zu Düsseldorf with conductor John Fiore and baritone Andreas Schmidt in October 2003.jpg|thumb|Classical music concerts are often more formal than other concerts]] The experience of going to a classical concert is very different from going to a [[Rock and roll|rock]], hip-hop or [[jazz]] concert, and likewise with an opera or ballet from a [[Musical theatre|musical]]. Classical concerts vary in level of formality, and also somewhat by location and genre. This is only a rough guide of what to expect. ===How to dress=== People who have never been to a classical concert often ask what to wear. This varies. If you are going to Opening Night at La Scala, you've paid a lot of money and are probably expected to dress up. However, if you are in the cheap seats at the Metropolitan Opera House or Carnegie Hall, you are not going to get stared at for wearing jeans and a t-shirt. If you dress up, you are unlikely to be out of place anywhere, but you needn't worry, and you are virtually guaranteed entry as long as you aren't wearing rags or going topless or barefoot. ===When to applaud=== You are never required to applaud unless you want to. That said, if you go to a concert of purely instrumental music, such as a symphony orchestra or chamber music concert or a recital (performance by a solo instrumentalist or vocalist, with or without the accompaniment of a chord-playing instrument such as a piano or a small group of bass and chord-playing instruments called the ''basso continuo''), you will generally be expected to clap only at the end of each piece, regardless of how many movements (discrete sections with subtitles such as tempo markings [e.g., Presto, Allegro, Andante, Adagio] or names of dances [e.g. Minuet, Gigue]) it has. However, it is not a horrible faux pas to clap at the end of a movement, and a polite performer may acknowledge the applause. Vocalists in recitals also often sing an entire song cycle, composed of a group of poems set to music, and likewise, you will normally be expected to clap at the end of the entire song cycle. If you go to an opera, however, it is customary to applaud at the end of any discrete section you enjoyed listening to, including the overture and any aria, duet or ensemble, and not wait till the end of each act, though it wouldn't be normal to applaud the high note in the middle of an aria. Sometimes, audiences start applauding and cheering when the orchestra is still playing out the end of an aria. If you are uncertain whether it was an appropriate time to applaud, just wait and let someone start the initial applause and you can join in. In any kind of classical performance, if you feel particularly inspired, you may shout the Italian word "Bravo" while applauding, if the performer is a man, "Brava" if it's a woman, "Bravi" if it's both or more than one man and "Brave" if it's a group of women, although you may find "Bravo" used generically in some non-Italian-speaking countries. In some countries such as Italy or France, "Bis" (meaning "Again") may be shouted, instead, and the audience may be treated to a repeat of an aria or another short piece. In English-speaking countries, if you'd like to hear an additional short piece at the end of a solo recital or a concert by only one chamber group, you may shout "Encore", the French word for "More". It's not uncommon for 2-3 encores to be performed at the ends of recitals. They are not mentioned on the printed concert program but are usually announced by a performer before they are played. However, do not expect an encore at the end of an opera or orchestral concert. At a liturgical performance of sacred music, applause is normally not appropriate at any time, except perhaps if the priest requests a round of applause for the musicians at the end. ===Lengths of performances=== [[File:Гала – концерт открытия фестиваля 19.jpg|thumb|The lengths of performances may vary greatly]] This also varies. Purely instrumental concerts usually feature about 1 hour of playing, but how long they last also depends on the length of the intermission (called the interval in Britain and some other English-speaking countries). The same is true of opera performances, but running times for operas are usually 2½-4 hours, though some, such as Rossini's ''Guillaume Tell'', Verdi's ''Don Carlos'' or Wagner's ''Götterdämerung'' can take over 5 hours. In some European countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, the intermission lasts at least 30 minutes, with the price of your ticket including a glass of good wine or beer (or at very informal recitals, at least some fizzy mineral water) at intermission and an opportunity to chat with other concertgoers and relax. In the United States, intermissions are often 15 minutes, just enough time to get back from the bathroom if you're lucky, and refreshments, when offered, are often quite overpriced. Operas are generally in 2-5 acts, with intermissions between each act, though there are also 1-act operas, which are usually performed on the same program as other 1-act operas (for example, Giacomo Puccini's ''Trittico'' is a group of 3 highly contrasting operas that are typically performed one after the other, with intermissions in between, and ''Cavalleria rusticana'' by Pietro Mascagni is typically performed on a double bill with ''Pagliacci'' by Ruggero Leoncavallo). Also, the punctuality of the start of concerts varies by nation. In Switzerland, expect concerts to start right on time; in Germany, perhaps 5 minutes late; in the United States, 10-15 minutes late; in France, perhaps 15-20 minutes late; and in Italy, 20-40 or more minutes late. But don't be so confident that a concert will start late that you miss it! Should you arrive late, you will generally not be allowed in until the next pause between pieces or movements, in order to avoid distracting the performers and other audience members. At operas, ballets or other dramatic performances, you are likely to have to wait until the next intermission to be allowed in. ===Problematic behavior=== At concerts in nightclubs, the music is often loud, and it's quite normal for members of the audience to cheer loudly during the performance and take pictures at any time. By contrast, untimely outbursts or unauthorized photography can get you ejected from a classical concert. As in some of the classiest jazz clubs, classical concert halls expect as close to total silence as possible from the audience, except when it's appropriate to applaud. Even making noise talking, unwrapping cough drops or rustling papers can get you stared at or audibly shushed, and if your cell phone goes off during the most delicate moment, people will really get irate. Even if it's not mentioned at the start of the performance, it's ''always'' a good idea to turn off your phone (or make it totally silent – note that "silent" may still allow alarms and not very silent vibration). If you have a cold or cough, you may want to bring some lozenges and unwrap them at the beginning of the concert or another opportune time so you can suppress the urge to cough. Laughing is different. It's fine to laugh at a funny moment in the plot of an opera or in a piece of instrumental music (e.g., there are many funny moments in Haydn symphonies), but it is very rude to laugh because you heard a performer mess up. You may find some audience members staring at you for laughing at music because it's funny, but they're being ignorant, so don't take it to heart. The problem of photography is different, and it applies even more to unauthorized recordings (called bootlegs): These are a violation of the artists' and hall's right to profit from images and recordings of their work. '''Some places are very strict about this:''' unauthorized recording in Carnegie Hall, for example, can lead to your device being confiscated and its memory cleared completely. At the very least, personnel in some concert halls may personally give you a verbal telling-off or warn that you will have to leave if you continue. However, in less formal settings, many artists are happy for you to take pictures and even recordings if you ask for permission. ===Children=== Well-behaved children are generally welcome at any type of classical concert. If you want to expose your child to classical music, by all means bring them. If they get fussy, you can take them just outside the hall, and when they calm down, you will normally be able to reenter, though you may be required to wait till the end of a movement or aria. Some organizations, such as symphony orchestras, also have special children's concerts, in which the conductor will probably speak to them and teach them things about music. Such concerts tend to be shorter than ordinary concerts and often feature staples of children's classical music such as Prokofiev's ''Peter and the Wolf'' or Britten's ''Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra'' that demonstrate the roles and capabilities of different orchestral instruments and include a narrator. ==See also== * [[Christianity]] * [[Grand Tour]] * [[Indian classical music]] * [[Jazz]] * [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy]] * [[Music on the British Isles]] * [[Musical instruments]] * [[Musical theatre]] * [[Nordic music]] {{PartOfTopic|Music}} {{guidetopic}} q0ztklvj101cd15d1v7yan0obg4emoc 0 154369 4491858 4487832 2022-07-28T15:01:59Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|QC 389 - Wikivoyage Pagebanner.jpg}} {{featurenomination|ftt}} '''Quebec Route 389''' is in [[North Shore (Quebec)|eastern]] [[Quebec]],. It runs north from [[Baie-Comeau]] to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], Quebec, continuing as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] through [[Labrador City]]. ==Understand== [[File:Qc389.svg|thumb|200px|The highway's route marker]] Route 389 (R-389) is a challenging road to drive. The road alternates between sections of asphalt and gravel. In places it is narrow and twisty. There are few services. You often have to share the road with lumber trucks that can go really fast when they are heading north empty. The longest secondary road in Quebec, it passes the Manicouagan Reservoir and large hydro-electric dams along its way to some very remote mining communities. It begins at Route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], which is connected to the rest of the Canadian highway network through Quebec City. It travels {{km|567}} north to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], and then another {{km|28}} to the border between Quebec and Labrador, where it becomes the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] (#500). The Trans-Labrador continues through [[Labrador City]], [[Goose Bay]] and Forteau, returning to Québec 1125 km later at [[Forteau|Blanc-Sablon]], the easternmost point in the province. It is a very challenging and demanding drive, even for an experienced driver, and even when weather is good and roads are dry. Close attention is constantly required, and in places the scenery is distractingly beautiful. Including stops for fuel, a brief stop at MANIC-5, and supper at La Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel, it will take 9 hours in good conditions. ==Prepare== The road is unpaved in parts, and there are few gas stations en route. Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order, and that you have a spare tire and the necessary tools. Gravel highways can be hard on vehicles and tires. There's no mobile telephone signal on most of the route (a [[satellite telephone]] may work) and roadside assistance is expensive in such a remote location if it can be had at all. Bring food and water: the water you will find along the way may not be potable. Be sure to keep your gas tank filled. Motorists continuing to the Trans-Labrador (where there's a 410-km gap between stations at one point) often carry a spare can of fuel. Prepare yourself with music or other media to keep you focussed for the long hours of isolation along this route. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season/all-year tires: it is illegal to drive a Quebec-plated car in Quebec in the winter if it does not have winter tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. ==Get in== The starting point, [[Baie-Comeau]], is 420 km from [[Quebec City]] on Autoroutes 440-E and Route 138. There are flights to Baie-Comeau Airport from Montreal and Quebec City. Hire car firms may refuse to allow their vehicles on gravel highways. ==Go== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|height=|width=|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Quebec Route 389}} === Section 1: Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (213 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Baie-Comeau - Manic 5.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Baie-Comeau and Manic 5]] '''Paved road, but narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''2&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limits of 70-90&nbsp;km/h. The route begins in {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baie-Comeau]]|lat=49.216|long=-68.15|wikidata=Q139654}}. * This road serves a string of massive hydroelectric generating stations (Manic 2, Manic 3, Manic 5) operated by Hydro-Québec. "Manic" is an abbreviation of "Manicouagan", not a reference to the level of activity.<!-- It's bipolar electricity... it's manic for half the cycle, then it goes extremely negative? --> Hydro-Québec is owned by the provincial government. From June 24-Aug 31, Manic 2 and 5 offer a few free scheduled public tours daily (''en français'', tours in English may be requested in advance for groups of 10 or more). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Reservations required. * There are a lot of logging trucks along this stretch. Travelling north empty, they can and do go really fast. For your safety, you should pull over where you can to let them pass. * As of Sep 2020, the road was in good shape. It is twisty and with a lot of climbs and descents. Long sections are easily driveable at 110 km/h. There are many corners posted at 65 - 70 km/h, but those warnings seem to be randomly distributed. They are usually OK at warning speed + 10 km/h. * If the warning is '''25 km/h''', usually accompanied by red directional arrows, '''brake and obey'''. Those corners are tight. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 23, 52, 95, 165 and 203 ====km 21 - Manic-2==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-2|lat=49.322|long=-68.347|wikidata=Q1328614}} * {{see | name=Jean-Lesage Dam and Manic 2 Generating Station | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html | email= | address= | lat=49.321667 | long=-68.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-526-2642 | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | wikipedia=Jean-Lesage generating station | wikidata=Q1328614 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=1.5-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Jean Lesage was premier of Quebec from 1960-1966. }} * {{eat | name=Le repos du passant | alt= | url=http://www.quebecvacances.com/le-repos-du-passant | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-3951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Motel. Restaurant open M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-2810 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-294-6180 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$26-40/night | content=Seasonal camping, June-Sep. }} ====km 94 - Manic-3==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-3|lat=49.74|long=-68.592|wikidata=Q1302322}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 05:00-20:00), '''convenience store, and camping''' at Relais Manic-Outardes. * {{sleep | name=Relais Manic-Outardes | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RELAISMANICOUTARDES/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Restaurant, convenience store, beer, fuel station, rooms, trailers and caravan park with RV hookups. }} ====km 211 - Manic-5==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-5|lat=50.647|long=-68.724|wikidata=Q27975180}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 04:30-20:00), and '''convenience store''' at Motel de l'Énergie. The fuel station is the last for 104 km. * {{see | name=Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic 5 Generating Station| alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-LA-MANIC | fax= | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Two-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Daniel Johnson Sr. was premier of Quebec from 1966-68. }} * {{sleep | name= Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=http://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-584-2301 | tollfree= +1-800-760-2301 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Motel rooms with private bath: $94 single, $106 double. Youth hostel with shared bath: $40 single, $60 double. | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=80-seat restaurant (04:30-20:00) with four daily specials and wine list, or order à la carte. Wi-fi, satellite TV in motel. Refrigerators in 24 of the 48 motel rooms (at higher cost: $119/single, $129/double). Souvenir store with hats, sweaters, clothing, coffee mugs and placemats. Various packages add a full day of guided hiking or kayak for $70/person. Fuel is much more expensive than in Baie-Comeau. }} === Section 2: Manic-5 to Relais Gabriel (104 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Manic 5 - Relais Gabriel.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Manic 5 and Relais Gabriel]] '''Gravel road in poor condition, narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. In Sep 2020, it was hard-packed, well-graded gravel in very good condition. Depending on your vehicle, you can push the speed to 85-90 km/h with constant vigilance. The washboard surface will start pickup trucks dancing towards the ditch. There is a '''restaurant''', '''motel, convenience store''' (05:00-21:00) and '''gas station''' (24 hr) at La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel. * {{listing | name=La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel | alt= | url=http://pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/en/home | email=g-morneau@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-948-1304| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$65/person, no meals, $105/person with three meals | facebook=https://fr-ca.facebook.com/PourvoirieRelaisGabriel | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Fishing supplies and services, boat rentals available. Seven-room lodge (two beds per room, with a TV); shared bath. Chalets, unserviced campsite, mobile homes for workers. }} * Great little restaurant, rough and bare-bones, but congenial and cheerful. Good food. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 272 === Section 3: Relais-Gabriel to Gagnon (77 km)=== '''Paved road in good condition''', easy to drive up to 110 km/h. Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There is no gas station until Fermont. *At km 391, make a left turn and drive 2 km to the [[ghost town]] of {{marker|type=listing|name=Gagnon|lat=51.871|long=-68.111|wikidata=Q3094346}}. It was closed and largely dismantled in 1985 by the mining company that owned it. There are no services here. === Section 4: Gagnon to Fire Lake (101 km)=== '''Paved road. Poor condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;15&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * The road is tricky: long smooth stretches will suddenly turn to washboard. * There are some horrible swoops and bounces. * The iron ore mine was closed in 1984, as was the hamlet of Fire Lake a year later. Everything has been dismantled except for two massive silos. ArcelorMittal continues to mine the seam further north at Mount Wright. * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=http://stationuapishka.com/| email=info@uapishka.com | address=km 336, route 389 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-8514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lat=51.464 | long=-68.236 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodation in camps, chalets or dormitories and catering near the Groulx Mountains and the Manicouagan crater. Scientific facilities for research and studies of the northern environment. Organized outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the crater, hiking and expedition in the Groulx Mountains, abseiling, archery, snowmobiling and zodiac excursion. Vast wilderness to explore. }} === Section 5: Fire Lake to Mount Wright (52 km) === '''Gravel road, very poor condition, very narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. * There is no gas station until Fermont. * The road crosses the railway nine times in this section. This is an active railway, and there are no crossing signals - you are responsible for ensuring that you can cross safely. Slow to a crawl and carefully assess each crossing. They are all rough: pick the best way for your vehicle. * In Sep 2020, the condition could be described as '''appalling and abysmal'''. Speed will be 20-30 km/h. Trucks move very slowly and cautiously. === Section 6: Mount Wright to Fermont (17 km) === [[File:Route 389 Mont Wright - Fermont.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Mount Wright and Fermont]] '''Paved road in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''10&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * There is no fuel station until {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fermont]]|lat=52.783|long=-67.083|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2874), a small community established near the Labrador border to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. *See the [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]] article for listings of accommodation, and restaurants. Fermont has a Métro grocery store. === Section 7: Fermont to Labrador City (18 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Frontiere.jpg|thumb|Route 389 on the border between Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador]] '''Paved road, in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''20&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There are no gas stations between Fermont and Labrador City. ====km 575/km 5==== *'''Duley Lake Family Park''' - inexpensive camping sites near Long Lake or along Walsh River with washrooms, showers, dumping station, but few other services. Its 79 sites can fill up with seasonal residents. {{Phone|+1 709-282-3660}}. ====km 585/km 15==== You've made it to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador City]]|lat=52.95|long=-66.917|wikidata=Q767147}}! Now it's only 540 km along the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] until you reach the big city delights of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]]! ==Stay safe== The northbound route is used by logging trucks returning empty. They can and do travel very fast. For your safety, pull to the side where it is safe to do so, to let them pass. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. [[Mobile telephones]] will only work close to Baie-Comeau and Fermont; elsewhere, there is no signal. ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Télécommunications de l’Est | alt=TdE | url= | email= | address=Centre Manicouagan, 600 Laflèche Blvd., Baie-Comeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-295-1294| tollfree= +1-877-295-1294| fax= | hours=M-W 09:30-17:30; Th F 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Offers satellite services through Iridium (telephone and text messaging), and Globalstar (telephone, text, Internet access) and sells their handsets. }} ==Go next== * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Fermont]] * [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] (Unorganized territory) * [[Labrador City]] and the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] {{geo|51.1|-67.8|zoom=7}} {{guideitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} <maplink text="" latitude="51.4788353" longitude="-69.4323935" zoom="5" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { 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-67.1116590499878, 52.86446652008053 ] ] } } ] } </maplink> bc7l6jhn2ptc9vmxpbmua4noxusju5u 4491867 4491858 2022-07-28T15:10:52Z Veillg1 253590 Revision of the introduction wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|QC 389 - Wikivoyage Pagebanner.jpg}} {{featurenomination|ftt}} '''Quebec Route 389''' is in [[North Shore (Quebec)|eastern]] [[Quebec]]. It runs north from [[Baie-Comeau]] to [[Fermont]] in RCM [[Caniapiscau]], Quebec, continuing as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] through [[Labrador City]]. This road passes through the RCMs of [[Manicouagan]] (in unorganized territory of [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]]) and [[Caniapiscau]] (unorganized territory of [[Rivière-Mouchalagane]]). ==Understand== [[File:Qc389.svg|thumb|200px|The highway's route marker]] Route 389 (R-389) is a challenging road to drive. The road alternates between sections of asphalt and gravel. In places it is narrow and twisty. There are few services. You often have to share the road with lumber trucks that can go really fast when they are heading north empty. The longest secondary road in Quebec, it passes the Manicouagan Reservoir and large hydro-electric dams along its way to some very remote mining communities. It begins at Route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], which is connected to the rest of the Canadian highway network through Quebec City. It travels {{km|567}} north to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], and then another {{km|28}} to the border between Quebec and Labrador, where it becomes the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] (#500). The Trans-Labrador continues through [[Labrador City]], [[Goose Bay]] and Forteau, returning to Québec 1125 km later at [[Forteau|Blanc-Sablon]], the easternmost point in the province. It is a very challenging and demanding drive, even for an experienced driver, and even when weather is good and roads are dry. Close attention is constantly required, and in places the scenery is distractingly beautiful. Including stops for fuel, a brief stop at MANIC-5, and supper at La Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel, it will take 9 hours in good conditions. ==Prepare== The road is unpaved in parts, and there are few gas stations en route. Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order, and that you have a spare tire and the necessary tools. Gravel highways can be hard on vehicles and tires. There's no mobile telephone signal on most of the route (a [[satellite telephone]] may work) and roadside assistance is expensive in such a remote location if it can be had at all. Bring food and water: the water you will find along the way may not be potable. Be sure to keep your gas tank filled. Motorists continuing to the Trans-Labrador (where there's a 410-km gap between stations at one point) often carry a spare can of fuel. Prepare yourself with music or other media to keep you focussed for the long hours of isolation along this route. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season/all-year tires: it is illegal to drive a Quebec-plated car in Quebec in the winter if it does not have winter tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. ==Get in== The starting point, [[Baie-Comeau]], is 420 km from [[Quebec City]] on Autoroutes 440-E and Route 138. There are flights to Baie-Comeau Airport from Montreal and Quebec City. Hire car firms may refuse to allow their vehicles on gravel highways. ==Go== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|height=|width=|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Quebec Route 389}} === Section 1: Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (213 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Baie-Comeau - Manic 5.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Baie-Comeau and Manic 5]] '''Paved road, but narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''2&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limits of 70-90&nbsp;km/h. The route begins in {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baie-Comeau]]|lat=49.216|long=-68.15|wikidata=Q139654}}. * This road serves a string of massive hydroelectric generating stations (Manic 2, Manic 3, Manic 5) operated by Hydro-Québec. "Manic" is an abbreviation of "Manicouagan", not a reference to the level of activity.<!-- It's bipolar electricity... it's manic for half the cycle, then it goes extremely negative? --> Hydro-Québec is owned by the provincial government. From June 24-Aug 31, Manic 2 and 5 offer a few free scheduled public tours daily (''en français'', tours in English may be requested in advance for groups of 10 or more). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Reservations required. * There are a lot of logging trucks along this stretch. Travelling north empty, they can and do go really fast. For your safety, you should pull over where you can to let them pass. * As of Sep 2020, the road was in good shape. It is twisty and with a lot of climbs and descents. Long sections are easily driveable at 110 km/h. There are many corners posted at 65 - 70 km/h, but those warnings seem to be randomly distributed. They are usually OK at warning speed + 10 km/h. * If the warning is '''25 km/h''', usually accompanied by red directional arrows, '''brake and obey'''. Those corners are tight. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 23, 52, 95, 165 and 203 ====km 21 - Manic-2==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-2|lat=49.322|long=-68.347|wikidata=Q1328614}} * {{see | name=Jean-Lesage Dam and Manic 2 Generating Station | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html | email= | address= | lat=49.321667 | long=-68.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-526-2642 | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | wikipedia=Jean-Lesage generating station | wikidata=Q1328614 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=1.5-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Jean Lesage was premier of Quebec from 1960-1966. }} * {{eat | name=Le repos du passant | alt= | url=http://www.quebecvacances.com/le-repos-du-passant | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-3951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Motel. Restaurant open M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-2810 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-294-6180 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$26-40/night | content=Seasonal camping, June-Sep. }} ====km 94 - Manic-3==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-3|lat=49.74|long=-68.592|wikidata=Q1302322}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 05:00-20:00), '''convenience store, and camping''' at Relais Manic-Outardes. * {{sleep | name=Relais Manic-Outardes | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RELAISMANICOUTARDES/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Restaurant, convenience store, beer, fuel station, rooms, trailers and caravan park with RV hookups. }} ====km 211 - Manic-5==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-5|lat=50.647|long=-68.724|wikidata=Q27975180}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 04:30-20:00), and '''convenience store''' at Motel de l'Énergie. The fuel station is the last for 104 km. * {{see | name=Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic 5 Generating Station| alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-LA-MANIC | fax= | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Two-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Daniel Johnson Sr. was premier of Quebec from 1966-68. }} * {{sleep | name= Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=http://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-584-2301 | tollfree= +1-800-760-2301 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Motel rooms with private bath: $94 single, $106 double. Youth hostel with shared bath: $40 single, $60 double. | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=80-seat restaurant (04:30-20:00) with four daily specials and wine list, or order à la carte. Wi-fi, satellite TV in motel. Refrigerators in 24 of the 48 motel rooms (at higher cost: $119/single, $129/double). Souvenir store with hats, sweaters, clothing, coffee mugs and placemats. Various packages add a full day of guided hiking or kayak for $70/person. Fuel is much more expensive than in Baie-Comeau. }} === Section 2: Manic-5 to Relais Gabriel (104 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Manic 5 - Relais Gabriel.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Manic 5 and Relais Gabriel]] '''Gravel road in poor condition, narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. In Sep 2020, it was hard-packed, well-graded gravel in very good condition. Depending on your vehicle, you can push the speed to 85-90 km/h with constant vigilance. The washboard surface will start pickup trucks dancing towards the ditch. There is a '''restaurant''', '''motel, convenience store''' (05:00-21:00) and '''gas station''' (24 hr) at La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel. * {{listing | name=La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel | alt= | url=http://pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/en/home | email=g-morneau@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-948-1304| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$65/person, no meals, $105/person with three meals | facebook=https://fr-ca.facebook.com/PourvoirieRelaisGabriel | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Fishing supplies and services, boat rentals available. Seven-room lodge (two beds per room, with a TV); shared bath. Chalets, unserviced campsite, mobile homes for workers. }} * Great little restaurant, rough and bare-bones, but congenial and cheerful. Good food. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 272 === Section 3: Relais-Gabriel to Gagnon (77 km)=== '''Paved road in good condition''', easy to drive up to 110 km/h. Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There is no gas station until Fermont. *At km 391, make a left turn and drive 2 km to the [[ghost town]] of {{marker|type=listing|name=Gagnon|lat=51.871|long=-68.111|wikidata=Q3094346}}. It was closed and largely dismantled in 1985 by the mining company that owned it. There are no services here. === Section 4: Gagnon to Fire Lake (101 km)=== '''Paved road. Poor condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;15&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * The road is tricky: long smooth stretches will suddenly turn to washboard. * There are some horrible swoops and bounces. * The iron ore mine was closed in 1984, as was the hamlet of Fire Lake a year later. Everything has been dismantled except for two massive silos. ArcelorMittal continues to mine the seam further north at Mount Wright. * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=http://stationuapishka.com/| email=info@uapishka.com | address=km 336, route 389 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-8514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lat=51.464 | long=-68.236 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodation in camps, chalets or dormitories and catering near the Groulx Mountains and the Manicouagan crater. Scientific facilities for research and studies of the northern environment. Organized outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the crater, hiking and expedition in the Groulx Mountains, abseiling, archery, snowmobiling and zodiac excursion. Vast wilderness to explore. }} === Section 5: Fire Lake to Mount Wright (52 km) === '''Gravel road, very poor condition, very narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. * There is no gas station until Fermont. * The road crosses the railway nine times in this section. This is an active railway, and there are no crossing signals - you are responsible for ensuring that you can cross safely. Slow to a crawl and carefully assess each crossing. They are all rough: pick the best way for your vehicle. * In Sep 2020, the condition could be described as '''appalling and abysmal'''. Speed will be 20-30 km/h. Trucks move very slowly and cautiously. === Section 6: Mount Wright to Fermont (17 km) === [[File:Route 389 Mont Wright - Fermont.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Mount Wright and Fermont]] '''Paved road in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''10&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * There is no fuel station until {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fermont]]|lat=52.783|long=-67.083|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2874), a small community established near the Labrador border to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. *See the [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]] article for listings of accommodation, and restaurants. Fermont has a Métro grocery store. === Section 7: Fermont to Labrador City (18 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Frontiere.jpg|thumb|Route 389 on the border between Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador]] '''Paved road, in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''20&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There are no gas stations between Fermont and Labrador City. ====km 575/km 5==== *'''Duley Lake Family Park''' - inexpensive camping sites near Long Lake or along Walsh River with washrooms, showers, dumping station, but few other services. Its 79 sites can fill up with seasonal residents. {{Phone|+1 709-282-3660}}. ====km 585/km 15==== You've made it to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador City]]|lat=52.95|long=-66.917|wikidata=Q767147}}! Now it's only 540 km along the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] until you reach the big city delights of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]]! ==Stay safe== The northbound route is used by logging trucks returning empty. They can and do travel very fast. For your safety, pull to the side where it is safe to do so, to let them pass. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. [[Mobile telephones]] will only work close to Baie-Comeau and Fermont; elsewhere, there is no signal. ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Télécommunications de l’Est | alt=TdE | url= | email= | address=Centre Manicouagan, 600 Laflèche Blvd., Baie-Comeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-295-1294| tollfree= +1-877-295-1294| fax= | hours=M-W 09:30-17:30; Th F 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Offers satellite services through Iridium (telephone and text messaging), and Globalstar (telephone, text, Internet access) and sells their handsets. }} ==Go next== * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Fermont]] * [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] (Unorganized territory) * [[Labrador City]] and the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] {{geo|51.1|-67.8|zoom=7}} {{guideitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} <maplink text="" latitude="51.4788353" longitude="-69.4323935" zoom="5" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { 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It runs north from [[Baie-Comeau]] to [[Fermont]] in RCM [[Caniapiscau]], Quebec, continuing as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] through [[Labrador City]]. Route 389 (R-389) is a challenging road to drive. The road alternates between sections of asphalt and gravel. In places it is narrow and twisty. There are few services. You often have to share the road with lumber trucks that can go really fast when they are heading north empty. ==Understand== [[File:Qc389.svg|thumb|200px|The highway's route marker]] The longest secondary road in Quebec, it passes the Manicouagan Reservoir and large hydro-electric dams along its way to some very remote mining communities. This road passes through the RCMs of [[Manicouagan]] (in unorganized territory of [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]]) and [[Caniapiscau]] (unorganized territory of [[Rivière-Mouchalagane]]). It begins at Route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], which is connected to the rest of the Canadian highway network through Quebec City. It travels {{km|567}} north to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], and then another {{km|28}} to the border between Quebec and Labrador, where it becomes the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] (#500). The Trans-Labrador continues through [[Labrador City]], [[Goose Bay]] and Forteau, returning to Québec 1125 km later at [[Forteau|Blanc-Sablon]], the easternmost point in the province. It is a very challenging and demanding drive, even for an experienced driver, and even when weather is good and roads are dry. Close attention is constantly required, and in places the scenery is distractingly beautiful. Including stops for fuel, a brief stop at MANIC-5, and supper at La Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel, it will take 9 hours in good conditions. ==Prepare== The road is unpaved in parts, and there are few gas stations en route. Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order, and that you have a spare tire and the necessary tools. Gravel highways can be hard on vehicles and tires. There's no mobile telephone signal on most of the route (a [[satellite telephone]] may work) and roadside assistance is expensive in such a remote location if it can be had at all. Bring food and water: the water you will find along the way may not be potable. Be sure to keep your gas tank filled. Motorists continuing to the Trans-Labrador (where there's a 410-km gap between stations at one point) often carry a spare can of fuel. Prepare yourself with music or other media to keep you focussed for the long hours of isolation along this route. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season/all-year tires: it is illegal to drive a Quebec-plated car in Quebec in the winter if it does not have winter tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. ==Get in== The starting point, [[Baie-Comeau]], is 420 km from [[Quebec City]] on Autoroutes 440-E and Route 138. There are flights to Baie-Comeau Airport from Montreal and Quebec City. Hire car firms may refuse to allow their vehicles on gravel highways. ==Go== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|height=|width=|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Quebec Route 389}} === Section 1: Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (213 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Baie-Comeau - Manic 5.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Baie-Comeau and Manic 5]] '''Paved road, but narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''2&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limits of 70-90&nbsp;km/h. The route begins in {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baie-Comeau]]|lat=49.216|long=-68.15|wikidata=Q139654}}. * This road serves a string of massive hydroelectric generating stations (Manic 2, Manic 3, Manic 5) operated by Hydro-Québec. "Manic" is an abbreviation of "Manicouagan", not a reference to the level of activity.<!-- It's bipolar electricity... it's manic for half the cycle, then it goes extremely negative? --> Hydro-Québec is owned by the provincial government. From June 24-Aug 31, Manic 2 and 5 offer a few free scheduled public tours daily (''en français'', tours in English may be requested in advance for groups of 10 or more). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Reservations required. * There are a lot of logging trucks along this stretch. Travelling north empty, they can and do go really fast. For your safety, you should pull over where you can to let them pass. * As of Sep 2020, the road was in good shape. It is twisty and with a lot of climbs and descents. Long sections are easily driveable at 110 km/h. There are many corners posted at 65 - 70 km/h, but those warnings seem to be randomly distributed. They are usually OK at warning speed + 10 km/h. * If the warning is '''25 km/h''', usually accompanied by red directional arrows, '''brake and obey'''. Those corners are tight. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 23, 52, 95, 165 and 203 ====km 21 - Manic-2==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-2|lat=49.322|long=-68.347|wikidata=Q1328614}} * {{see | name=Jean-Lesage Dam and Manic 2 Generating Station | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html | email= | address= | lat=49.321667 | long=-68.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-526-2642 | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | wikipedia=Jean-Lesage generating station | wikidata=Q1328614 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=1.5-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Jean Lesage was premier of Quebec from 1960-1966. }} * {{eat | name=Le repos du passant | alt= | url=http://www.quebecvacances.com/le-repos-du-passant | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-3951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Motel. Restaurant open M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-2810 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-294-6180 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$26-40/night | content=Seasonal camping, June-Sep. }} ====km 94 - Manic-3==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-3|lat=49.74|long=-68.592|wikidata=Q1302322}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 05:00-20:00), '''convenience store, and camping''' at Relais Manic-Outardes. * {{sleep | name=Relais Manic-Outardes | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RELAISMANICOUTARDES/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Restaurant, convenience store, beer, fuel station, rooms, trailers and caravan park with RV hookups. }} ====km 211 - Manic-5==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-5|lat=50.647|long=-68.724|wikidata=Q27975180}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 04:30-20:00), and '''convenience store''' at Motel de l'Énergie. The fuel station is the last for 104 km. * {{see | name=Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic 5 Generating Station| alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-LA-MANIC | fax= | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Two-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Daniel Johnson Sr. was premier of Quebec from 1966-68. }} * {{sleep | name= Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=http://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-584-2301 | tollfree= +1-800-760-2301 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Motel rooms with private bath: $94 single, $106 double. Youth hostel with shared bath: $40 single, $60 double. | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=80-seat restaurant (04:30-20:00) with four daily specials and wine list, or order à la carte. Wi-fi, satellite TV in motel. Refrigerators in 24 of the 48 motel rooms (at higher cost: $119/single, $129/double). Souvenir store with hats, sweaters, clothing, coffee mugs and placemats. Various packages add a full day of guided hiking or kayak for $70/person. Fuel is much more expensive than in Baie-Comeau. }} === Section 2: Manic-5 to Relais Gabriel (104 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Manic 5 - Relais Gabriel.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Manic 5 and Relais Gabriel]] '''Gravel road in poor condition, narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. In Sep 2020, it was hard-packed, well-graded gravel in very good condition. Depending on your vehicle, you can push the speed to 85-90 km/h with constant vigilance. The washboard surface will start pickup trucks dancing towards the ditch. There is a '''restaurant''', '''motel, convenience store''' (05:00-21:00) and '''gas station''' (24 hr) at La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel. * {{listing | name=La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel | alt= | url=http://pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/en/home | email=g-morneau@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-948-1304| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$65/person, no meals, $105/person with three meals | facebook=https://fr-ca.facebook.com/PourvoirieRelaisGabriel | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Fishing supplies and services, boat rentals available. Seven-room lodge (two beds per room, with a TV); shared bath. Chalets, unserviced campsite, mobile homes for workers. }} * Great little restaurant, rough and bare-bones, but congenial and cheerful. Good food. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 272 === Section 3: Relais-Gabriel to Gagnon (77 km)=== '''Paved road in good condition''', easy to drive up to 110 km/h. Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There is no gas station until Fermont. *At km 391, make a left turn and drive 2 km to the [[ghost town]] of {{marker|type=listing|name=Gagnon|lat=51.871|long=-68.111|wikidata=Q3094346}}. It was closed and largely dismantled in 1985 by the mining company that owned it. There are no services here. === Section 4: Gagnon to Fire Lake (101 km)=== '''Paved road. Poor condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;15&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * The road is tricky: long smooth stretches will suddenly turn to washboard. * There are some horrible swoops and bounces. * The iron ore mine was closed in 1984, as was the hamlet of Fire Lake a year later. Everything has been dismantled except for two massive silos. ArcelorMittal continues to mine the seam further north at Mount Wright. * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=http://stationuapishka.com/| email=info@uapishka.com | address=km 336, route 389 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-8514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lat=51.464 | long=-68.236 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodation in camps, chalets or dormitories and catering near the Groulx Mountains and the Manicouagan crater. Scientific facilities for research and studies of the northern environment. Organized outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the crater, hiking and expedition in the Groulx Mountains, abseiling, archery, snowmobiling and zodiac excursion. Vast wilderness to explore. }} === Section 5: Fire Lake to Mount Wright (52 km) === '''Gravel road, very poor condition, very narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. * There is no gas station until Fermont. * The road crosses the railway nine times in this section. This is an active railway, and there are no crossing signals - you are responsible for ensuring that you can cross safely. Slow to a crawl and carefully assess each crossing. They are all rough: pick the best way for your vehicle. * In Sep 2020, the condition could be described as '''appalling and abysmal'''. Speed will be 20-30 km/h. Trucks move very slowly and cautiously. === Section 6: Mount Wright to Fermont (17 km) === [[File:Route 389 Mont Wright - Fermont.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Mount Wright and Fermont]] '''Paved road in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''10&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * There is no fuel station until {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fermont]]|lat=52.783|long=-67.083|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2874), a small community established near the Labrador border to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. *See the [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]] article for listings of accommodation, and restaurants. Fermont has a Métro grocery store. === Section 7: Fermont to Labrador City (18 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Frontiere.jpg|thumb|Route 389 on the border between Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador]] '''Paved road, in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''20&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There are no gas stations between Fermont and Labrador City. ====km 575/km 5==== *'''Duley Lake Family Park''' - inexpensive camping sites near Long Lake or along Walsh River with washrooms, showers, dumping station, but few other services. Its 79 sites can fill up with seasonal residents. {{Phone|+1 709-282-3660}}. ====km 585/km 15==== You've made it to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador City]]|lat=52.95|long=-66.917|wikidata=Q767147}}! Now it's only 540 km along the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] until you reach the big city delights of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]]! ==Stay safe== The northbound route is used by logging trucks returning empty. They can and do travel very fast. For your safety, pull to the side where it is safe to do so, to let them pass. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. [[Mobile telephones]] will only work close to Baie-Comeau and Fermont; elsewhere, there is no signal. ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Télécommunications de l’Est | alt=TdE | url= | email= | address=Centre Manicouagan, 600 Laflèche Blvd., Baie-Comeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-295-1294| tollfree= +1-877-295-1294| fax= | hours=M-W 09:30-17:30; Th F 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Offers satellite services through Iridium (telephone and text messaging), and Globalstar (telephone, text, Internet access) and sells their handsets. }} ==Go next== * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Fermont]] * [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] (Unorganized territory) * [[Labrador City]] and the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] {{geo|51.1|-67.8|zoom=7}} {{guideitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} <maplink text="" latitude="51.4788353" longitude="-69.4323935" zoom="5" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { 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It runs north from [[Baie-Comeau]] to [[Fermont]] in [[Caniapiscau]], Quebec, continuing as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] through [[Labrador City]]. Route 389 (R-389) is a challenging road to drive. The road alternates between sections of asphalt and gravel. In places it is narrow and twisty. There are few services. You often have to share the road with lumber trucks that can go really fast when they are heading north empty. ==Understand== [[File:Qc389.svg|thumb|200px|The highway's route marker]] The longest secondary road in Quebec, it passes the Manicouagan Reservoir and large hydro-electric dams along its way to some very remote mining communities. This road passes through the RCMs of [[Manicouagan]] (in unorganized territory of [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]]) and [[Caniapiscau]] (unorganized territory of [[Rivière-Mouchalagane]]). It begins at Route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], which is connected to the rest of the Canadian highway network through Quebec City. It travels {{km|567}} north to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], and then another {{km|28}} to the border between Quebec and Labrador, where it becomes the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] (#500). The Trans-Labrador continues through [[Labrador City]], [[Goose Bay]] and Forteau, returning to Québec 1125 km later at [[Forteau|Blanc-Sablon]], the easternmost point in the province. It is a very challenging and demanding drive, even for an experienced driver, and even when weather is good and roads are dry. Close attention is constantly required, and in places the scenery is distractingly beautiful. Including stops for fuel, a brief stop at MANIC-5, and supper at La Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel, it will take 9 hours in good conditions. ==Prepare== The road is unpaved in parts, and there are few gas stations en route. Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order, and that you have a spare tire and the necessary tools. Gravel highways can be hard on vehicles and tires. There's no mobile telephone signal on most of the route (a [[satellite telephone]] may work) and roadside assistance is expensive in such a remote location if it can be had at all. Bring food and water: the water you will find along the way may not be potable. Be sure to keep your gas tank filled. Motorists continuing to the Trans-Labrador (where there's a 410-km gap between stations at one point) often carry a spare can of fuel. Prepare yourself with music or other media to keep you focussed for the long hours of isolation along this route. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season/all-year tires: it is illegal to drive a Quebec-plated car in Quebec in the winter if it does not have winter tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. ==Get in== The starting point, [[Baie-Comeau]], is 420 km from [[Quebec City]] on Autoroutes 440-E and Route 138. There are flights to Baie-Comeau Airport from Montreal and Quebec City. Hire car firms may refuse to allow their vehicles on gravel highways. ==Go== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|height=|width=|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Quebec Route 389}} === Section 1: Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (213 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Baie-Comeau - Manic 5.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Baie-Comeau and Manic 5]] '''Paved road, but narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''2&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limits of 70-90&nbsp;km/h. The route begins in {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baie-Comeau]]|lat=49.216|long=-68.15|wikidata=Q139654}}. * This road serves a string of massive hydroelectric generating stations (Manic 2, Manic 3, Manic 5) operated by Hydro-Québec. "Manic" is an abbreviation of "Manicouagan", not a reference to the level of activity.<!-- It's bipolar electricity... it's manic for half the cycle, then it goes extremely negative? --> Hydro-Québec is owned by the provincial government. From June 24-Aug 31, Manic 2 and 5 offer a few free scheduled public tours daily (''en français'', tours in English may be requested in advance for groups of 10 or more). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Reservations required. * There are a lot of logging trucks along this stretch. Travelling north empty, they can and do go really fast. For your safety, you should pull over where you can to let them pass. * As of Sep 2020, the road was in good shape. It is twisty and with a lot of climbs and descents. Long sections are easily driveable at 110 km/h. There are many corners posted at 65 - 70 km/h, but those warnings seem to be randomly distributed. They are usually OK at warning speed + 10 km/h. * If the warning is '''25 km/h''', usually accompanied by red directional arrows, '''brake and obey'''. Those corners are tight. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 23, 52, 95, 165 and 203 ====km 21 - Manic-2==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-2|lat=49.322|long=-68.347|wikidata=Q1328614}} * {{see | name=Jean-Lesage Dam and Manic 2 Generating Station | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html | email= | address= | lat=49.321667 | long=-68.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-526-2642 | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | wikipedia=Jean-Lesage generating station | wikidata=Q1328614 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=1.5-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Jean Lesage was premier of Quebec from 1960-1966. }} * {{eat | name=Le repos du passant | alt= | url=http://www.quebecvacances.com/le-repos-du-passant | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-3951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Motel. Restaurant open M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-2810 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-294-6180 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$26-40/night | content=Seasonal camping, June-Sep. }} ====km 94 - Manic-3==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-3|lat=49.74|long=-68.592|wikidata=Q1302322}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 05:00-20:00), '''convenience store, and camping''' at Relais Manic-Outardes. * {{sleep | name=Relais Manic-Outardes | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RELAISMANICOUTARDES/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Restaurant, convenience store, beer, fuel station, rooms, trailers and caravan park with RV hookups. }} ====km 211 - Manic-5==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-5|lat=50.647|long=-68.724|wikidata=Q27975180}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 04:30-20:00), and '''convenience store''' at Motel de l'Énergie. The fuel station is the last for 104 km. * {{see | name=Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic 5 Generating Station| alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-LA-MANIC | fax= | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Two-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Daniel Johnson Sr. was premier of Quebec from 1966-68. }} * {{sleep | name= Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=http://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-584-2301 | tollfree= +1-800-760-2301 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Motel rooms with private bath: $94 single, $106 double. Youth hostel with shared bath: $40 single, $60 double. | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=80-seat restaurant (04:30-20:00) with four daily specials and wine list, or order à la carte. Wi-fi, satellite TV in motel. Refrigerators in 24 of the 48 motel rooms (at higher cost: $119/single, $129/double). Souvenir store with hats, sweaters, clothing, coffee mugs and placemats. Various packages add a full day of guided hiking or kayak for $70/person. Fuel is much more expensive than in Baie-Comeau. }} === Section 2: Manic-5 to Relais Gabriel (104 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Manic 5 - Relais Gabriel.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Manic 5 and Relais Gabriel]] '''Gravel road in poor condition, narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. In Sep 2020, it was hard-packed, well-graded gravel in very good condition. Depending on your vehicle, you can push the speed to 85-90 km/h with constant vigilance. The washboard surface will start pickup trucks dancing towards the ditch. There is a '''restaurant''', '''motel, convenience store''' (05:00-21:00) and '''gas station''' (24 hr) at La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel. * {{listing | name=La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel | alt= | url=http://pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/en/home | email=g-morneau@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-948-1304| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$65/person, no meals, $105/person with three meals | facebook=https://fr-ca.facebook.com/PourvoirieRelaisGabriel | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Fishing supplies and services, boat rentals available. Seven-room lodge (two beds per room, with a TV); shared bath. Chalets, unserviced campsite, mobile homes for workers. }} * Great little restaurant, rough and bare-bones, but congenial and cheerful. Good food. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 272 === Section 3: Relais-Gabriel to Gagnon (77 km)=== '''Paved road in good condition''', easy to drive up to 110 km/h. Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There is no gas station until Fermont. *At km 391, make a left turn and drive 2 km to the [[ghost town]] of {{marker|type=listing|name=Gagnon|lat=51.871|long=-68.111|wikidata=Q3094346}}. It was closed and largely dismantled in 1985 by the mining company that owned it. There are no services here. === Section 4: Gagnon to Fire Lake (101 km)=== '''Paved road. Poor condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;15&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * The road is tricky: long smooth stretches will suddenly turn to washboard. * There are some horrible swoops and bounces. * The iron ore mine was closed in 1984, as was the hamlet of Fire Lake a year later. Everything has been dismantled except for two massive silos. ArcelorMittal continues to mine the seam further north at Mount Wright. * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=http://stationuapishka.com/| email=info@uapishka.com | address=km 336, route 389 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-8514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lat=51.464 | long=-68.236 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodation in camps, chalets or dormitories and catering near the Groulx Mountains and the Manicouagan crater. Scientific facilities for research and studies of the northern environment. Organized outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the crater, hiking and expedition in the Groulx Mountains, abseiling, archery, snowmobiling and zodiac excursion. Vast wilderness to explore. }} === Section 5: Fire Lake to Mount Wright (52 km) === '''Gravel road, very poor condition, very narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. * There is no gas station until Fermont. * The road crosses the railway nine times in this section. This is an active railway, and there are no crossing signals - you are responsible for ensuring that you can cross safely. Slow to a crawl and carefully assess each crossing. They are all rough: pick the best way for your vehicle. * In Sep 2020, the condition could be described as '''appalling and abysmal'''. Speed will be 20-30 km/h. Trucks move very slowly and cautiously. === Section 6: Mount Wright to Fermont (17 km) === [[File:Route 389 Mont Wright - Fermont.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Mount Wright and Fermont]] '''Paved road in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''10&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * There is no fuel station until {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fermont]]|lat=52.783|long=-67.083|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2874), a small community established near the Labrador border to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. *See the [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]] article for listings of accommodation, and restaurants. Fermont has a Métro grocery store. === Section 7: Fermont to Labrador City (18 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Frontiere.jpg|thumb|Route 389 on the border between Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador]] '''Paved road, in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''20&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There are no gas stations between Fermont and Labrador City. ====km 575/km 5==== *'''Duley Lake Family Park''' - inexpensive camping sites near Long Lake or along Walsh River with washrooms, showers, dumping station, but few other services. Its 79 sites can fill up with seasonal residents. {{Phone|+1 709-282-3660}}. ====km 585/km 15==== You've made it to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador City]]|lat=52.95|long=-66.917|wikidata=Q767147}}! Now it's only 540 km along the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] until you reach the big city delights of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]]! ==Stay safe== The northbound route is used by logging trucks returning empty. They can and do travel very fast. For your safety, pull to the side where it is safe to do so, to let them pass. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. [[Mobile telephones]] will only work close to Baie-Comeau and Fermont; elsewhere, there is no signal. ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Télécommunications de l’Est | alt=TdE | url= | email= | address=Centre Manicouagan, 600 Laflèche Blvd., Baie-Comeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-295-1294| tollfree= +1-877-295-1294| fax= | hours=M-W 09:30-17:30; Th F 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Offers satellite services through Iridium (telephone and text messaging), and Globalstar (telephone, text, Internet access) and sells their handsets. }} ==Go next== * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Fermont]] * [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] (Unorganized territory) * [[Labrador City]] and the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] {{geo|51.1|-67.8|zoom=7}} {{guideitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} <maplink text="" latitude="51.4788353" longitude="-69.4323935" zoom="5" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { 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It runs north from [[Baie-Comeau]] to [[Fermont]] in [[Caniapiscau]], Quebec, continuing as the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] through [[Labrador City]]. Route 389 (R-389) is a challenging road to drive. The road alternates between sections of asphalt and gravel. In places it is narrow and twisty. There are few services. You often have to share the road with lumber trucks that can go really fast when they are heading north empty. ==Understand== [[File:Qc389.svg|thumb|200px|The highway's route marker]] The longest secondary road in Quebec, it passes the Manicouagan Reservoir and large hydro-electric dams along its way to some very remote mining communities. This road passes through [[Manicouagan]] (in unorganized territory of [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]]) and [[Caniapiscau]] (unorganized territory of [[Rivière-Mouchalagane]]). It begins at Route 138 in [[Baie-Comeau]], which is connected to the rest of the Canadian highway network through Quebec City. It travels {{km|567}} north to [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]], and then another {{km|28}} to the border between Quebec and Labrador, where it becomes the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] (#500). The Trans-Labrador continues through [[Labrador City]], [[Goose Bay]] and Forteau, returning to Québec 1125 km later at [[Forteau|Blanc-Sablon]], the easternmost point in the province. It is a very challenging and demanding drive, even for an experienced driver, and even when weather is good and roads are dry. Close attention is constantly required, and in places the scenery is distractingly beautiful. Including stops for fuel, a brief stop at MANIC-5, and supper at La Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel, it will take 9 hours in good conditions. ==Prepare== The road is unpaved in parts, and there are few gas stations en route. Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order, and that you have a spare tire and the necessary tools. Gravel highways can be hard on vehicles and tires. There's no mobile telephone signal on most of the route (a [[satellite telephone]] may work) and roadside assistance is expensive in such a remote location if it can be had at all. Bring food and water: the water you will find along the way may not be potable. Be sure to keep your gas tank filled. Motorists continuing to the Trans-Labrador (where there's a 410-km gap between stations at one point) often carry a spare can of fuel. Prepare yourself with music or other media to keep you focussed for the long hours of isolation along this route. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season/all-year tires: it is illegal to drive a Quebec-plated car in Quebec in the winter if it does not have winter tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. ==Get in== The starting point, [[Baie-Comeau]], is 420 km from [[Quebec City]] on Autoroutes 440-E and Route 138. There are flights to Baie-Comeau Airport from Montreal and Quebec City. Hire car firms may refuse to allow their vehicles on gravel highways. ==Go== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|height=|width=|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Quebec Route 389}} === Section 1: Baie-Comeau to Manic 5 (213 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Baie-Comeau - Manic 5.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Baie-Comeau and Manic 5]] '''Paved road, but narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''2&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limits of 70-90&nbsp;km/h. The route begins in {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baie-Comeau]]|lat=49.216|long=-68.15|wikidata=Q139654}}. * This road serves a string of massive hydroelectric generating stations (Manic 2, Manic 3, Manic 5) operated by Hydro-Québec. "Manic" is an abbreviation of "Manicouagan", not a reference to the level of activity.<!-- It's bipolar electricity... it's manic for half the cycle, then it goes extremely negative? --> Hydro-Québec is owned by the provincial government. From June 24-Aug 31, Manic 2 and 5 offer a few free scheduled public tours daily (''en français'', tours in English may be requested in advance for groups of 10 or more). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Reservations required. * There are a lot of logging trucks along this stretch. Travelling north empty, they can and do go really fast. For your safety, you should pull over where you can to let them pass. * As of Sep 2020, the road was in good shape. It is twisty and with a lot of climbs and descents. Long sections are easily driveable at 110 km/h. There are many corners posted at 65 - 70 km/h, but those warnings seem to be randomly distributed. They are usually OK at warning speed + 10 km/h. * If the warning is '''25 km/h''', usually accompanied by red directional arrows, '''brake and obey'''. Those corners are tight. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 23, 52, 95, 165 and 203 ====km 21 - Manic-2==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-2|lat=49.322|long=-68.347|wikidata=Q1328614}} * {{see | name=Jean-Lesage Dam and Manic 2 Generating Station | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html | email= | address= | lat=49.321667 | long=-68.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-526-2642 | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | wikipedia=Jean-Lesage generating station | wikidata=Q1328614 | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=1.5-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Jean Lesage was premier of Quebec from 1960-1966. }} * {{eat | name=Le repos du passant | alt= | url=http://www.quebecvacances.com/le-repos-du-passant | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-3951 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Motel. Restaurant open M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Manic-2 | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/manicouagan/camping-manic-2/ | email= | address=Route 389 km 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-2810 | tollfree= | fax=+1 418-294-6180 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$26-40/night | content=Seasonal camping, June-Sep. }} ====km 94 - Manic-3==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-3|lat=49.74|long=-68.592|wikidata=Q1302322}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 05:00-20:00), '''convenience store, and camping''' at Relais Manic-Outardes. * {{sleep | name=Relais Manic-Outardes | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RELAISMANICOUTARDES/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Restaurant, convenience store, beer, fuel station, rooms, trailers and caravan park with RV hookups. }} ====km 211 - Manic-5==== {{marker|type=listing|name=Manic-5|lat=50.647|long=-68.724|wikidata=Q27975180}}: There is a '''gas station, motel, restaurant''' (open 04:30-20:00), and '''convenience store''' at Motel de l'Énergie. The fuel station is the last for 104 km. * {{see | name=Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic 5 Generating Station| alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-LA-MANIC | fax= | hours=June 24–August 31: Daily tours in French: 09:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Reservations required | price= | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Two-hour tour of the hydro-electric plant. Daniel Johnson Sr. was premier of Quebec from 1966-68. }} * {{sleep | name= Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=http://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-584-2301 | tollfree= +1-800-760-2301 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Motel rooms with private bath: $94 single, $106 double. Youth hostel with shared bath: $40 single, $60 double. | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=80-seat restaurant (04:30-20:00) with four daily specials and wine list, or order à la carte. Wi-fi, satellite TV in motel. Refrigerators in 24 of the 48 motel rooms (at higher cost: $119/single, $129/double). Souvenir store with hats, sweaters, clothing, coffee mugs and placemats. Various packages add a full day of guided hiking or kayak for $70/person. Fuel is much more expensive than in Baie-Comeau. }} === Section 2: Manic-5 to Relais Gabriel (104 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Manic 5 - Relais Gabriel.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Manic 5 and Relais Gabriel]] '''Gravel road in poor condition, narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;30&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. In Sep 2020, it was hard-packed, well-graded gravel in very good condition. Depending on your vehicle, you can push the speed to 85-90 km/h with constant vigilance. The washboard surface will start pickup trucks dancing towards the ditch. There is a '''restaurant''', '''motel, convenience store''' (05:00-21:00) and '''gas station''' (24 hr) at La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel. * {{listing | name=La pourvoirie Relais Gabriel | alt= | url=http://pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/en/home | email=g-morneau@hotmail.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 418-948-1304| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$65/person, no meals, $105/person with three meals | facebook=https://fr-ca.facebook.com/PourvoirieRelaisGabriel | lastedit=2017-02-01 | content=Fishing supplies and services, boat rentals available. Seven-room lodge (two beds per room, with a TV); shared bath. Chalets, unserviced campsite, mobile homes for workers. }} * Great little restaurant, rough and bare-bones, but congenial and cheerful. Good food. ''Public or emergency phones'': at km 272 === Section 3: Relais-Gabriel to Gagnon (77 km)=== '''Paved road in good condition''', easy to drive up to 110 km/h. Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There is no gas station until Fermont. *At km 391, make a left turn and drive 2 km to the [[ghost town]] of {{marker|type=listing|name=Gagnon|lat=51.871|long=-68.111|wikidata=Q3094346}}. It was closed and largely dismantled in 1985 by the mining company that owned it. There are no services here. === Section 4: Gagnon to Fire Lake (101 km)=== '''Paved road. Poor condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr&nbsp;15&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * The road is tricky: long smooth stretches will suddenly turn to washboard. * There are some horrible swoops and bounces. * The iron ore mine was closed in 1984, as was the hamlet of Fire Lake a year later. Everything has been dismantled except for two massive silos. ArcelorMittal continues to mine the seam further north at Mount Wright. * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=http://stationuapishka.com/| email=info@uapishka.com | address=km 336, route 389 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-8514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lat=51.464 | long=-68.236 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Accommodation in camps, chalets or dormitories and catering near the Groulx Mountains and the Manicouagan crater. Scientific facilities for research and studies of the northern environment. Organized outdoor activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the crater, hiking and expedition in the Groulx Mountains, abseiling, archery, snowmobiling and zodiac excursion. Vast wilderness to explore. }} === Section 5: Fire Lake to Mount Wright (52 km) === '''Gravel road, very poor condition, very narrow and twisted.''' Approximate driving time of '''1&nbsp;hr'''; speed limit: 70&nbsp;km/h. * There is no gas station until Fermont. * The road crosses the railway nine times in this section. This is an active railway, and there are no crossing signals - you are responsible for ensuring that you can cross safely. Slow to a crawl and carefully assess each crossing. They are all rough: pick the best way for your vehicle. * In Sep 2020, the condition could be described as '''appalling and abysmal'''. Speed will be 20-30 km/h. Trucks move very slowly and cautiously. === Section 6: Mount Wright to Fermont (17 km) === [[File:Route 389 Mont Wright - Fermont.jpg|thumb|Route 389 between Mount Wright and Fermont]] '''Paved road in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''10&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. * There is no fuel station until {{marker|type=city|name=[[Fermont]]|lat=52.783|long=-67.083|wikidata=Q141605}} (population 2874), a small community established near the Labrador border to house workers for the Mont Wright Mine. *See the [[Caniapiscau|Fermont]] article for listings of accommodation, and restaurants. Fermont has a Métro grocery store. === Section 7: Fermont to Labrador City (18 km)=== [[File:Route 389 Frontiere.jpg|thumb|Route 389 on the border between Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador]] '''Paved road, in good condition.''' Approximate driving time of '''20&nbsp;min'''; speed limit: 90&nbsp;km/h. *There are no gas stations between Fermont and Labrador City. ====km 575/km 5==== *'''Duley Lake Family Park''' - inexpensive camping sites near Long Lake or along Walsh River with washrooms, showers, dumping station, but few other services. Its 79 sites can fill up with seasonal residents. {{Phone|+1 709-282-3660}}. ====km 585/km 15==== You've made it to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador City]]|lat=52.95|long=-66.917|wikidata=Q767147}}! Now it's only 540 km along the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] until you reach the big city delights of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]]! ==Stay safe== The northbound route is used by logging trucks returning empty. They can and do travel very fast. For your safety, pull to the side where it is safe to do so, to let them pass. If you're travelling in winter, check the [http://www.quebec511.info/en/Diffusion/EtatReseau/Route.aspx?id=389 road condition updates] provided by the Quebec Ministry of Transportation. Make sure that you have winter tires on your vehicle (not so-called all-season tires), and have a winter emergency kit with you. [[Mobile telephones]] will only work close to Baie-Comeau and Fermont; elsewhere, there is no signal. ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Télécommunications de l’Est | alt=TdE | url= | email= | address=Centre Manicouagan, 600 Laflèche Blvd., Baie-Comeau | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +1 418-295-1294| tollfree= +1-877-295-1294| fax= | hours=M-W 09:30-17:30; Th F 09:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-05-19 | content=Offers satellite services through Iridium (telephone and text messaging), and Globalstar (telephone, text, Internet access) and sells their handsets. }} ==Go next== * [[Baie-Comeau]] * [[Fermont]] * [[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] (Unorganized territory) * [[Labrador City]] and the [[Trans-Labrador Highway]] {{geo|51.1|-67.8|zoom=7}} {{guideitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} <maplink text="" latitude="51.4788353" longitude="-69.4323935" zoom="5" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { 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[[Wv:phone]]. Times per [[wv:tdf]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''[https://explorewilsonville.com/ Wilsonville]''' is in the [[Portland Metropolitan Area]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By car=== * '''[[Interstate 5#Wilsonville|Interstate 5]]''' Wilsonville is accessed from exits #282/282A ("Milley Rd & Portland-Hubbard Hwy") through #286 ("Elligsen Rd") along I-5. There are three exits from I-5 into town. The Wilsonville Town Center (closest thing to a 'downtown') can be accessed from Exit #283 ("SW Wilsonville Rd") from both directions of I-5. ===By train=== * {{marker|type=go|name=WES Train|url=http://trimet.org/wes/index.htm|lat=45.3114 | long=-122.7753}} Commuter rail from Beaverton Transit Center to Wilsonville via Tigard & Tualatin. Passengers transfer to the MAX light rail in [[Beaverton#By public transit|Beaverton]] to continue towards Portland. Nearest connections to [http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak trains] are in [[Portland_(Oregon)#By train|Portland]]. The local train station is at the SMART Central Station on the other side of the freeway along SW Barber St. ===By bus=== ===By plane=== ==Get around== ===By car=== ===By bus=== ==See== * {{see | name=Graham Oaks Nature Park | alt= | url=https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/graham-oaks-nature-park | email= | address=11825 SW Wilsonville Rd | lat=45.3003 | long=-122.802 | directions= | phone=+1 503-665-4995 ext 0 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6:30AM-sunset | price= | wikipedia=Graham Oaks Nature Park | image=Graham Oaks Nature Park pond - Wilsonville, Oregon.JPG | wikidata=Q5593113 | lastedit=2018-01-15 | content= }} * {{see | name=Wilsonville Memorial Park | alt= | url=https://www.wilsonvilleparksandrec.com/parksrec/page/memorial-park | email= | address=8100 SW Wilsonville Rd | lat=45.3009 | long=-122.7609 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Riverfront park with 126 acres including an off-leash area, athletic fields, playground & trails on the southside of town. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.fun-center.com/wilsonville/ | email=info@fun-center.com | address=29111 SW Town Center Loop W. | lat=45.30973 | long=-122.76712 | directions= | phone=+1 503-685-5000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4997074| wikipedia=Bullwinkle's Restaurant | image=Bullwinkle's Restaurants Wilsonville Oregon.JPG | lastedit=2017-03-20 | content= }} * {{do | name=Charbonneau Golf Course | alt= | url=http://charbonneaugolfclub.com | email= | address=32020 SW Charbonneau Dr. | lat=45.2890 | long=-122.7598 | directions= | phone=+1 503-694-1246 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-20 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Argyle Square Shopping Center | alt= | url= | email= | address=8315-8755 SW Jack Burns Dr | lat=45.3342 | long=-122.7653 | directions=large shopping complex SW Elligsen Rd & Parkway Dr, SE of the I-5/Elligsen Rd junction | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Costco, Target, Office Depot, Pet Smart, Game Stop, Hobby Town, Koi-Fusion, Panda Express, Subway, Stafford Beverage/N Wilsonville Liqour, Starbucks, Cafe Yumm, ans Burger King, in several free standing buildings surrounded by a huge parking lot }} * {{buy | name=Wilsonville Town Center Loop | alt= | url= | email= | address=SW Wilsonville Rd & Town Center Loop| lat=45.3029 | long=-122.7660| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Chase Bank, Goodwill Industries, McDonalds, Quality Inn, Red Robbin, Regal Theaters, Safeway, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Wendy's. This area is the closest to a 'downtown' as it is the location for the post office, City Hall & Municipal Court. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== * {{drink | name=McMenamins Old Church & Pub | alt= | url=https://www.mcmenamins.com/wilsonville-old-church-pub | email= | address=30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd. | lat=45.3007 | long=-122.7726 | directions= | phone=+1 503-427-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-21 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Jct I-5 and SW Wilsonville Rd=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Wilsonville Inn & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-wilsonville/best-western-wilsonville-inn-suites/propertyCode.38165.html | email= | address=29769 SW Boones Ferry Rd | lat=45.3054 | long=-122.7706 | directions= | phone=+1 503-570-9700 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/oregon/wilsonville/quality-inn-hotels/or049?mc= | email= | address=8855 SW Citizens Dr | lat=45.30436 | long=-122.76767 | directions= | phone=+1 503-682-9000| tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content= }} ===Jct I-5 and SW Elligsen Rd=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Plus Parkway Inn | alt= | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38176.html | email= | address=8815 SW Sun Pl |lat=45.33640 | long=-122.76761| directions= | phone=+1 503-682-3184 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/wilsonville/pdxso/hoteldetail?cm_mmc | email= | address=25425 SW 95th Ave | lat=45.3355 | long=-122.7722 | directions=SW 95h & Commerce, west of I-5 | phone=+1 503-682-2211| tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/en/home/motels.or.wilsonville.8622.html | email= | address=25438 SW Parkway Ave| lat=45.33603 | long=-122.76482 | directions=SW Parkway & Elligson, east of I-5 | phone=+1 503-682-2088 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sun Outdoors | alt= | url=https://www.sunoutdoors.com/oregon/sun-outdoors-portland-south | email= | address=8275 SW Elligsen | lat=45.3372 | long=-122.7623 | directions= | phone=+1 503-682-7829 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=RV overnight parking and resort. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Wilsonville Public Library | alt= | url=http://www.wilsonville.lib.or.us/ | email= | address=8200 SW Wilsonville Rd | lat=45.3025 | long=-122.761 | directions= | phone=+1 503-682-2744 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q8023311 | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=I-5.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Portland (Oregon)|Portland]] | minorl1=[[Lake Oswego]]←Tualatin | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Eugene]] | minorr1=[[Aurora (Oregon)|Aurora]]→[[Salem_(Oregon)|Salem]] }} {{IsPartOf|Portland Metropolitan Area}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|45.310|-122.771|zoom=13}} o2myrkse9k898mikn75wq1u9ff57i3t 0 156893 4492253 4467962 2022-07-29T11:28:29Z Simon Burchell 35487 /* Go next */ fix wikilink wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Petersfield_Banner.jpg}} [[File:The Good Intent, College Street, Petersfield - geograph.org.uk - 20303.jpg|The Good Intent - one of many pubs|thumb]] '''Petersfield''' is a small town in [[Hampshire]]. ==Understand== Petersfield, derived from 'St. Peters in the field' is a small town towards the western end of the [[South Downs]] National Park at the junction of the A272 road from Sussex to Winchester and the main A3 London to Portsmouth Road that bypasses the town. ==Get in== ===By car=== The town is just off the main A3 London to Portsmouth trunk route. It is also on the A272 road on the stretch between [[Midhurst]] and [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]]. Access from [[Alton]] and [[Aldershot]] can be achieved by the B3006 and A326 respectively. Options exist from [[Chichester]] and [[Emsworth]] of routes using the B2141 and B2146 roads however some may find use of the mostly dual carriageway A27 and A3 trunk roads may be more convenient. ===By train=== * {{listing | type=go | name=Petersfield railway station | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ptr/details.html | email= | address=Station Approach Petersfield GU32 3EE <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.007 | long=-0.941 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Petersfield railway station | image=Petersfield station - geograph.org.uk - 1348136.jpg | wikidata=Q2322998 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=A stop for all services on the direct [[London Waterloo]] to [[Portsmouth]] route. On the Portsmouth Direct Line running between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. Station managed by [http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk South West Trains] }} ===By bus=== The town is served by [https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables Stagecoach] buses from [[Havant]], Waterloovile, [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] and Alton. [https://www.emsworthanddistrict.co.uk Emsworth and District Coaches] provide a limited service from [[Chichester]] and [[Midhurst]]. The [http://www.nationalexpress.com/destinations/timetables/030.pdf National Express Bus service 031] from [[Portsmouth]] to [[London]] calls at Petersfield once daily. === By bicycle === * {{listing | type=go | name=National Cycle Route 22 | alt= | url=http://www.sustrans.org.uk/route/route-22 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Cycle Route 22 | wikidata=Q6972054 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Runs Banstead, [[Surrey]] to [[Brockenhurst]] in the [[New Forest]], passing through [[Dorking]], [[Guildford]], [[Farnham]], Petersfield, [[Havant]], [[Portsmouth]], [[Ryde]], [[Yarmouth]] and [[Lymington]]. }} * {{listing | type=go | name=East Hampshire (EH) Regional Cycle Route | alt= | url=http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/routeslinkscycle/east-hampshire-aonb-cycle-route | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Passes through the town. A circular cycle route tours of East Hampshire AONB. }} === On foot === * {{listing | type=go | name=South Downs Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=South Downs Way | image=South Downs Way, towards Chanctonbury Ring.jpg | wikidata=Q1382726 | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Long distance footpath & bridleway (100 miles, 160 km) running [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] in [[Hampshire]] to [[Eastbourne]] in [[East Sussex]] passes 4 miles (6½ km) S of Petersfield }} * {{listing | type=go | name=Shipwrights Way | alt= | url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/shipwrightsway | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Shiprights Way | image= | wikidata=Q17101726 | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Long distance footpath, bridleway and cycle route (50 miles, 80 km) in [[Hampshire]] running from Bentley Railway Station to [[Portsmouth]] via Alice Holt Forest, Liss, Liphook, Petersfield, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, [[Havant]] and [[Hayling Island]] with alternative routes for some more able walkers. The sections through Petersfield follow national cycle route 22. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|51.0038|-0.9360|zoom=15|layer=W}} The centre of the town is quite small and most places can be accessed by walking. ==See== * {{see | name=Flora Twort Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/contact/visiting-petersfield-museum.php {{dead link|October 2017|December 2020}} | email= | address=Church Path | lat=51.00339 | long=-0.93782 | directions=Just off the square alongside St. Peters Church | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=Exhibition celebrating local artist Flora Twort, once owner of Langstone Mill and friend of Neville Shute (Norway), the engineer and novelist. }} * {{see | name=Petersfield Physic Garden | alt= | url=http://www.petersfieldphysicgarden.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=51.00429 | long=-0.93558 | directions=A path leads to the garden from the middle of the High Street just to the west of Folly Lane | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-4PM/6PM | price=free | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=A private green garden in a 17th-century style in the centre of town. }} * {{see | name=Petersfield Museum | alt= | url=http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk | email= | address=The Old Courthouse, St Peter’s Rd, Petersfield GU32 3HX <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00267 | long=-0.93700 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 262601 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-Mar to end-Nov: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{see | name=St Peter's Church | alt= | url=http://www.stpeterspetersfield.org.uk | email=st.peters_petersfield@btinternet.com | address=Church Path, The Square, Petersfield GU32 3HS <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00332 | long=-0.93759 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 260213 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{listing | type=see | name=Uppark House & Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-house-and-garden | email= | address=South Harting, Petersfield GU31 5QR <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=50.9533 | long=-0.8921 | directions=6 miles S of Petersfield | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Whole property: adult £10.50, child £5.25; gardens only: adult £7, child £3.50 | wikipedia=Uppark | wikidata=Q7898441 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Free parking. Cafe. No dogs }} * {{see | name=Butser Ancient Farm | alt= | url=http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/ | email= | address=Chalton Lane Chalton PO8 0BG | lat=50.9431 | long=-0.9774 | directions=about 8 km SSW of Petersfield, follow brown signs to Butser Ancient Farm off of the A3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1018018| wikipedia=Butser Ancient Farm | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Stone Age to Roman farm on archaeological site with reconstructed buildings, workshops, and ancient animal breeds. Hosts an annual wicker man burning on the feast of Beltain }} * {{see | name=The Festival Hall | alt= | url=http://www.thefestivalhall.co.uk/ | email= | address=Heath Road, GU31 4EA | lat=51.0037 | long=-0.9325 | directions=just east of the High Street off Heath Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Holds events, drama, music and films. }} * {{see | name=Sir Alec Guinness' grave | alt= | url= | email= | address=Petersfield Cemetery, Ramshill, GU31 4AP | lat=51.009 | long=-0.932 | directions=From the town centre, take the unsigned 2nd L on Ramshill after the one-way system (around 100 m), then almost immediately fork L on a narrow lane which leads to the cemetery | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-07-12 | content=The relatively ordinary mid-19th century cemetery where the late Oscar- and BAFTA-winning actor is at rest. Best known for film roles in ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'', ''Lawrence of Arabia'', and ''Star Wars'', Sir Alec lived on the outskirts of Petersfield for decades with his wife of over sixty years, Merula, alongside whom he is buried. While you're there, take time to admire the handsome chapel of rest at the entrance. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Heath Lake Boats | alt= | url=https://www.heathlakeboats.com/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Heath Raod West | lat=51.0004 | long=-0.9312 | directions=take the B2070 out of the town then take the B2146 at the sign marked Heath Pond | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=Seasonal boat and kayak hire on Heath Lake (subject to season and weather). }} * {{do | name=Open Air Swimming Pool | alt= | url=http://petersfieldpool.org/wordperss/ | email=info@petersfieldpool.org | address=The Courtyard, Heath Rd, Petersfield, GU31 4DZ <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00448 | long=-0.93223 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 265143 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £5, juniors £4 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Heated. }} * {{do | name=The Hangers Way | alt=21 mile footpath | url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/hangersway | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hangers Way | wikidata=Q5647944 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Alton Railway Station (15 miles (25 km) N of town) to Queen Elizabeth Country Park (5½ miles S of town). }} * {{do | name=Queen Elizabeth Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.forestry.gov.uk/queenelizabethcountrypark {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=qecp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk | address=PO8 0QE | lat=50.9659 | long=-0.97606 | directions=5½ miles (8½ km) S of town, OS Grid ref: SU718185 | phone=+44 2392 595040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Queen Elizabeth Country Park | image=Butser Hill.jpg | wikidata=Q7270317 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Walking, cycling, cafe, adventure play, picnics & BBQs. }} * {{do | name=Butser Hill | alt=Butser Hill National Park | url= | email= | address=4.5 km SW of Petersfield | lat=50.9745 | long=-0.9878 | directions=follow signs to Butser Hill off of the A3 and go hast the Hampshire Hog; do not follow signs to Butser Ancient Farm; it can also be accessed by various trails | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1018017| wikipedia=Butser Hill | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Butser Hill is the second highest point in Hampshire and is a SSSI. }} * {{do | name=Taro Leisure Centre | alt= | url=https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/taro-leisure-centre/ | email= | address=Penns Place, GU31 4EX | lat=51.0055 | long=-0.9090 | directions=Bus 94 or from high street take Heath Road, Durford Road and Penns Road (1½ mi, 2½ km) | phone=+44 3330 050473 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=Sports centre with swimming facilities, flume; health centre with spa pool; other non membership bookable activities }} ==Buy== Petersfield includes an assortment of independent craft shops. There is a market in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays. * {{buy | name=All That's Handmade | alt=Craft Shop | url=http://allthatshandmade.simpl.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=11 Lavant St, Petersfield GU32 3EL | lat=51.0055 | long=-0.9388 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 858170 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu 9AM-noon & 1-4:15PM, W 9AM-noon, Th F 9AM-noon & 1-4:15PM, Sa 9AM-noon & 1-3PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Waitrose | alt=Supermarket | url=http://www.waitrose.com/bf_home/bf/209.html | email= | address=8 Rams Walk, Petersfield GU32 3JA | lat=51.00473 | long=-0.93685 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 233339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 7:30AM-8PM, F 7:30AM-9PM, Sa 7:30AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{buy | name=M&S Simply Food | alt= | url=http://www.marksandspencer.com/MSStoreDetailsView?SAPStoreId=3528 | email= | address=21-25 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JT | lat=51.00380 | long=-0.93617 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 261962 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa 8AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * '''Petersfield Farmers Market''' is in the village square on the first Sunday of the month. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fez | alt=Turkish Restaurant & Meze Bar | url=http://fezpetersfield.com/ | email= | address=39b Chapel St, Bakery Lane, Petersfield GU32 3DY <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00537 | long=-0.93794 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 231266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM-10PM, serving from 11:30AM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Old Drum | alt=Pub, Restaurant & Rooms | url=http://www.theolddrum.com | email=hello@theolddrum.com | address=16 Chapel St, Petersfield GU32 3DP <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00575 | long=-0.93842 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 300208 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Pub: Tu-Th 10AM-11PM, F Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ask Italian | alt=Restaurant & Take-away | url=https://www.askitalian.co.uk/restaurant/petersfield {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=19 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JT <!-- Town needed in address to avoid ambiguity--> | lat=51.00380 | long=-0.93583 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 231113 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Free Wi-Fi }} == Drink == * {{drink | name=The Square Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.squarebrewery.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Square, GU32 3HJ | lat=51.0040 | long=-0.9377 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=Fullers pub also offering food. }} * {{drink | name=The Red Lion | alt= | url=https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/hampshire/the-red-lion-petersfield | email= | address=3 College St, Petersfield GU31 4AE | lat=51.0038 | long=-0.9343 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 235160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 8AM-midnight, Th 8AM-1AM, F Sa 8AM-12:30AM, Su 8AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Townhouse | alt= | url=http://www.petersfieldtownhouse.com | email=28highstreet@gmail.com | address=28 High St, Petersfield GU32 3JL | lat=51.0038 | long=-0.9349 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 265630 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10AM-11PM, Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{drink | name=The Good Intent | alt= | url=http://www.good-intent-petersfield.co.uk | email= | address=College St, Petersfield GU31 4AF | lat=51.0066 | long=-0.9340 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 263838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Pub: M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su noon-11PM; food: M noon-2:30PM & 7-9PM, Tu-Sa noon-2:30PM & 6:30-9:30PM, Su noon-2:30PM & 7-9PM | price= | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Free Wi-Fi }} * {{drink | name=The Harrow | alt= | url=https://www.theharrowinnsteep.co.uk/ | email= | address=Church Rd, Steep GU32 2DA | lat=51.0205 | long=-0.9302 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 262685 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W noon-2:30PM, Th-Sa noon-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=Charming wood-beamed 17th century pub with real ales, cash only. }} == Sleep == * {{sleep | name=Pearfield | alt=B&B | url=http://www.pearfield.co.uk/ | email= | address=40 Marden Way, GU31 4PW | lat=51.0036 | long=-0.9285 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=B & B featured in an episode of ''Four in a Bed''. }} * {{sleep | name=Premier Inn | alt= | url=https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/hampshire/petersfield/petersfield.html | email= | address=Winchester Rd, Petersfield GU32 3BS | lat=51.0091 | long=-0.9525 | directions= | phone=+44 871 527 8878 (premium) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From £77.50 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=Free Wi-Fi. Restaurant }} * {{sleep | name=1 The Spain | alt=B&B | url=http://www.1thespain.com | email=info@1thespain.com | address=1 The Spain, Sheep St, Petersfield GU32 3JZ | lat=51.00322 | long=-0.93942 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 263261 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single occupancy £50; double £80 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Border Cottage | alt=B&B | url=http://www.bordercottage.co.uk {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=lawrence@bordercottage.co.uk | address=4 Heath Rd, Petersfield GU31 4DU | lat=51.00359 | long=-0.93329 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 263179 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single occupancy £40, double £50 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Tilmore | alt=B&B | url=http://www.tilmore-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=35 Tilmore Rd, Petersfield GU32 2HJ | lat=51.0091 | long=-0.9386 | directions= | phone=+44 1730 300765 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single occupancy £60, double £70 | lastedit=2017-06-23 | content=No pets. Not suitable for people with limited mobility. }} * {{sleep | name=Cedar Valley Campsite | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bereleigh Estate, East Meon GU32 1PH | lat=51.0116 | long=-1.0395 | directions= | phone=+44 7557 798857 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Spacious campsite near South Downs Way. The big green bus serves pizza. }} == Connect == As of May 2022, Petersfield has 4G from all UK carriers and 5G from Vodafone. ==Go next== * [[Aldershot]] * [[Alton (Hampshire)|Alton]] * [[Chichester]] * [[Emsworth]] * [[Guildford]] * [[Havant]] * [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A3.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=NE | majorl1=[[London]] | minorl1=[[Haslemere]] | directionr1=SW | majorr1=[[Portsmouth]] | minorr1=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-A3 (M).svg|40px]] }} {{IsPartOf|Hampshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|51.0038|-0.9374}} bvgvfvg4bei2z90hy6v8r62us5lab6e 0 159288 4492049 4210551 2022-07-29T02:47:31Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Swiss Inn Resort El Arish Hotel - update dead link wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} {{warningbox|Because of terrorist activity, many governments recommend against all travel to northern Sinai including Arish. See the [[Sinai]] article for more information. |lastedit=2020-09-01}} '''Arish''' or '''El Arīsh''' (Arabic: العريش, ''El ʿArīš&nbsp;)'' is the largest city on the [[Sinai Peninsula]], with about 165,000 inhabitants, as well as the capital of North Sinai Governorate. Lying on the Mediterranean coast of the peninsula, it is {{km|344}} northeast of [[Cairo]]. The city is close to the borders with [[Gaza Strip]] and [[Israel]]. ==Understand== A seaside city with potential for tourism, Arish has been an focal point of terrorist activity with several attacks having taken place in and near the city. ==Get in== As of 2021, it is not possible to fly into Arish as {{marker|type=go|name=El Arish International Airport|lat=31.078573|long=33.836797}} ({{IATA|AAC}}) remains closed due to a deteriorating security situation. It is possible to travel overland from [[Cairo]] and other cities in the [[Sinai Peninsula]] with both public transport and private vehicle. The border with Gaza is open as of late 2017, but there is always a risk of closure. The nearest border crossing with [[Israel]] open for tourists is in [[Taba]], almost {{km|200}} to the south. ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=12}} ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Swiss Inn Resort El Arish Hotel | alt=تى كونر منتجع سويس إن العريش | url=https://swissinn.net/corporate/# | email= | address= | lat=31.134153 | long=33.766733 | directions= | phone=+20 68 3351321 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-04 | content=A seaside resort just outside the city. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== *[[Port Said]] {{IsPartOf|Sinai}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|31.13|33.80}} bunlz6hd0xhaj7cwy99bljikhn94yhk 0 161209 4491856 4486928 2022-07-28T14:54:57Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* West coast: Strathcarron to Durness */ Ardvreck and Drumbeg Loop described under Lochinver wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a circular road of about 500 miles in Northern Scotland. It leads to a rather rural area with [[Inverness]] and [[Ullapool]] as the largest towns on the way. == Understand == Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{See|name=[[North West Highlands Geopark]]|alt=|url=|wikidata=Q7057261|wikipedia=North West Highlands Geopark|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-03-08|content=}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. ==== Applecross Loop ==== * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} t5cjv81mxzq3c7h28kom27ldf3xjz4c 4491857 4491856 2022-07-28T15:00:59Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Route */ Applecross was in wrong order wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a circular road of about 500 miles in Northern Scotland. It leads to a rather rural area with [[Inverness]] and [[Ullapool]] as the largest towns on the way. == Understand == Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{See|name=[[North West Highlands Geopark]]|alt=|url=|wikidata=Q7057261|wikipedia=North West Highlands Geopark|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-03-08|content=}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 4csod6bzbqvpjarvs3r1nxou4ewn96g 4491868 4491857 2022-07-28T15:11:07Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* West coast: Strathcarron to Durness */ Achiltibuie wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a circular road of about 500 miles in Northern Scotland. It leads to a rather rural area with [[Inverness]] and [[Ullapool]] as the largest towns on the way. == Understand == Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{See|name=[[North West Highlands Geopark]]|alt=|url=|wikidata=Q7057261|wikipedia=North West Highlands Geopark|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-03-08|content=}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 4etxw23vou8tq7qgqn6ihpd1v6a0wgn 4491871 4491868 2022-07-28T15:16:39Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* West coast: Strathcarron to Durness */ geopark covers the region not a single point wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} The '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a circular road of about 500 miles in Northern Scotland. It leads to a rather rural area with [[Inverness]] and [[Ullapool]] as the largest towns on the way. == Understand == Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 4h8qigc2fqroxvzqg1q4xsgkzggjie5 4491960 4491871 2022-07-28T19:22:47Z Grahamsands 2164467 lede more wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} kvji67mkcdzl9e9jp39eoqnifqg9c3i 4491967 4491960 2022-07-28T19:38:44Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Understand */ intro, interim save wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: "doing the NC500" has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Due to the rural environment the contact to locals is usually more direct and friendly than people in big cities may be used to. You might be surprised how often you will be offered help or what a kindly asked question might get you. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 32jsdc66wyirnk8jtm84ivrhed1up2v 4491979 4491967 2022-07-28T19:59:20Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Understand */ more wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're windy and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a series of them. And all the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all want to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all want to buy the exact same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 250qy59epvuh0whb82vbxwvtj3qv82e 4491983 4491979 2022-07-28T20:13:12Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Understand */ more wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're windy and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all queue to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit in [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} idhgwgu6h0x18n0hezowl2kwz48pnml 4491984 4491983 2022-07-28T20:29:50Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Understand */ conclude wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a car, and to come when the days are longer and weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October might be a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} dzoplngvijjsj3mkps9ej8z6h7ihyuz 4491985 4491984 2022-07-28T20:34:25Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Understand */ tweak wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a vehicle, and to come when the days are longer and the weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October is often a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} ijdzagyit0pkgtatkdss3m1hj0g290s 4491990 4491985 2022-07-28T21:10:36Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Inverness to Strathcarron */ via Kessock Bridge wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a vehicle, and to come when the days are longer and the weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October is often a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * '''Kessock Bridge''' is nowadays the standard route north from Inverness, carrying A9 across the Moray Firth to Black Isle. At Tore junction you either head clockwise on NC500 on A835, or stay on A9 to go anti-clockwise. Before the bridge opened, the old road to John o'Groats (now A862) followed the south shore to Beauly (which has a ruined priory), Muir of Ord (for Singleton distillery) and [[Dingwall]] - it might add ten miles to come that way. Unless you'v made a late start, Dingwall is too near Inverness for a first night's stop so it's described below at the close of the route. The roads diverge there, so after Dingwall you're committed to a clockwise or anti-clockwise itinerary. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Muir of Ord| lat=57.5185 | long=-4.4612}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} hvs5m6iwjlac9ch7wplewcemm5w6z5k 4491992 4491990 2022-07-28T21:19:00Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Inverness to Strathcarron */ unmark Muir of Ord, replace with Strathpeffer which has a page wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a vehicle, and to come when the days are longer and the weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October is often a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * '''Kessock Bridge''' (toll free) is nowadays the standard route out of Inverness, carrying A9 across the Moray Firth to Black Isle. At Tore junction you either head clockwise on NC500 on A835, or stay on A9 to go anti-clockwise. Before the bridge opened in 1982, the old road to John o'Groats (now A862) followed the south shore to Beauly (which has a ruined priory), Muir of Ord (for Singleton distillery) and [[Dingwall]] - it might add ten miles to go that way. Unless you've made a late start, Dingwall is too near Inverness for a first night's stop so it's described below at the close of the route. The roads diverge thereafter, so from Dingwall you're committed to a clockwise or an anti-clockwise itinerary. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Strathpeffer]] | wikidata=Q1011526}} is a 19th century spa village with accommodation. It's as well there isn't a distillery, as the spa water is sulphurous. * {{see | name=Rogie falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=57.590162 | long=-4.607614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=free | wikipedia=Rogie Falls | wikidata=Q7359399 | lastedit=2018-05-27 | content=The small waterfall is a short walk away from the carpark. The carpark has toilets. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the north and centre is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} q0pd60nnyae2p0cfjwomrsvh4g31l4d 4491994 4491992 2022-07-28T21:31:35Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Inverness to Strathcarron */ Rogie Falls migrated to Strathpeffer. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a vehicle, and to come when the days are longer and the weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October is often a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * '''Kessock Bridge''' (toll free) is nowadays the standard route out of Inverness, carrying A9 across the Moray Firth to Black Isle. At Tore junction you either head clockwise on NC500 on A835, or stay on A9 to go anti-clockwise. Before the bridge opened in 1982, the old road to John o'Groats (now A862) followed the south shore to Beauly (which has a ruined priory), Muir of Ord (for Singleton distillery) and [[Dingwall]] - it might add ten miles to go that way. Unless you've made a late start, Dingwall is too near Inverness for a first night's stop so it's described below at the close of the route. The roads diverge thereafter, so from Dingwall you're committed to either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise itinerary. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Strathpeffer]] | wikidata=Q1011526}} is a 19th century spa village with accommodation. It's as well there isn't a distillery, as the spa water is sulphurous. Rogie Falls are along the main road a few miles west of the village; the footbridge is notoriously wobbly. * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the centre and north is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} sxphc27b8pt1w42sh7vazsnix88wu9s 4491995 4491994 2022-07-28T21:41:26Z Grahamsands 2164467 /* Inverness to Strathcarron */ shortcut to Ullapool wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[http://www.northcoast500.com/ North Coast 500]''' (or NC500) is a motoring itinerary around the north coast of Scotland, starting and finishing in [[Inverness]]. The recommended route is 516 miles / 830 km but there are several short-cuts, diversions for heavier vehicles to avoid the narrowest roads, and side trips. It crosses the thinly-populated counties of [[Ross and Cromarty | Wester Ross]], [[Caithness and Sutherland | Sutherland]], Caithness and Easter Ross. == Understand == The main roads north of Inverness carve through the valleys to reach little villages along the coast, and taking a loop tour has always been an obvious way to visit the area. In 2015 the concept of NC500 was launched as a tourist initiative, to promote an area that visitors to Scotland often overlooked, and to help small places like Lochinver, Durness and Thurso reach public attention under a collective banner. It was touted as "Scotland's Route 66" but fortunately there is not the slightest resemblance, and Ireland's [[Wild Atlantic Way]] is a better comparison. And it succeeded: doing the NC500 has become a "thing", a commodity, a holiday wish-list item. Meanwhile it slowly dawned on all concerned that successfully promoting a driving itinerary tends to mean extra traffic. The main roads are two-lane and in good repair, as they're year-round truck routes, but they're winding and undivided with few opportunities to overtake safely. Tetchy convoys build up behind the cautious fellow from Belgium whose forward view is limited by his left-hand driving position. The back roads are mostly single track, with passing places that can just about fit a single car towing a caravan, but not a cavalcade of them. And the bulk of the tourist traffic comes in a surge in July and August. They all jostle to take the same photo of the castle that was a film location, they all scrummage to buy the same haggis-flavoured ice cream from the exact same cafe-shack that some celebrity enjoyed in a TV travelogue. And it's not a race! - don't mistake NC500 for Northwest 200, that harum-scarum on-road circuit around [[Coleraine]]. Cyclists can go as fast as they dare, and since 2021 the circuit record stands at just over 29 hours, but anyone who treats it as the Tour-de-Kinlochbervie is destined to see next to nothing of the area. For it is worth seeing, and realistically you need a vehicle, and to come when the days are longer and the weather's better. Shoulder season of Easter to June and September to October is often a good time. In July and August book everything well in advance, and be patient with that slow fellow ahead, who by avoiding an accident is doing us all a favour. == Prepare == This itinerary takes you to several remote locations, some of them without cell phone reception or petrol stations. It is therefore recommended to rather fill up at a petrol station when your tank is less than half-full. This solitude may be compromised during high-season (May until August) when it gets difficult to find accommodation for the night without pre-booking it. == Get in == Common literature recommends to start in [[Inverness]]. This seems valid as it features an airport, the best road connection back to civilization further south as well as most likely the best infrastructure in terms of supermarkets etc. International travellers might fly to the international airports of [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] or travel by ferry to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] or Hull. == Route == {{mapframe | 57.970 | -4.500 | height=600 | width=650 | zoom=8 }} The route is here described clockwise, but you can just as well go counter-clockwise. === Inverness to Strathcarron === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Inverness]] | lat=57.470 | long=-4.225}} is a Victorian town and transport hub with lots of visitor amenities. The ceremonial start and finish of NC500 is the castle, a 19th century baronial concoction that looks like it wants to be a golf hotel. * '''[[Culloden]]''' five miles east of Inverness is a side-trip worth making, as here was fought the battle of 1746 that shaped the landscape you'll see on the route. The old clan system was destroyed, modern agriculture and industry penetrated the Highlands, and its traditional small farms were depopulated. * '''[[Loch Ness]]''' starts eight miles south of Inverness and some boat trips sail from that marina. However the main base for the loch is [[Drumnadrochit]], touristy and a longer side-trip. * '''Kessock Bridge''' (toll free) is nowadays the standard route out of Inverness, carrying A9 across the Moray Firth to Black Isle. At Tore junction you either head clockwise on NC500 on A835, or stay on A9 to go anti-clockwise. Before the bridge opened in 1982, the old road to John o'Groats (now A862) followed the south shore to Beauly (which has a ruined priory), Muir of Ord (for Singleton distillery) and [[Dingwall]] - it might add ten miles to go that way. Unless you've made a late start, Dingwall is too near Inverness for a first night's stop so it's described below at the close of the route. The roads diverge thereafter, so from Dingwall you're committed to either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise itinerary. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Strathpeffer]] | wikidata=Q1011526}} is a 19th century spa village with accommodation. Lucky there isn't a distillery, as the spa water is sulphurous. Rogie Falls are along the main road a few miles west of the village; the footbridge is notoriously wobbly. * '''Short cut''' by staying on A835 to go directly to Ullapool, but the NC500 branches west on A832. * {{marker|type=city|name=Achnasheen|lat=57.5780|long=-5.0761}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Lochcarron| lat=57.3982 | long=-5.5000}} * {{do | name=Bealach na Bà | alt=Pass of the Cattle | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q812915| wikipedia=Bealach na Bà | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=Be careful when driving there. According to several reports (as well as road signs) this particular road is unsuitable for large caravans. }} * {{marker|type=city|name=Applecross|lat=57.43304|long=-5.80958}} * {{listing | type=eat | name=Applecross Inn | alt= | url=https://www.applecrossinn.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=57.432734 | long=-5.816076 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-18 | content=Typical Scottish inn with menus on blackboards. Can get very busy during the season, you might be asked to wait at the bar until a table is available. }} * {{Sleep|name=Hartfield House Hostel|alt=|url=http://www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk/|email=|address=|lat=57.452640|long=-5.799286|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * {{Sleep|name=Applecross Camp Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.431966|long=-5.811830|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=}} * '''[[Skye]]''' is within range of Lochcarron, taking the bridge from [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. However this only brings you to Sleat, the lowland portion of Skye. Reaching the dramatic scenery of the centre and north is stretching it for a side-trip and needs a few days. === West coast: Strathcarron to Durness === * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Gairloch]]|lat=57.728|long=-5.691}} * {{See|name=The falls of Mesach|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.755563|long=-5.021398|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-30|content=Impressive bridge and viewing point over a deep glen and overlooking the waterfall.}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Ullapool]] | lat=57.900 | long=-5.160 }} has accommodation and amenities. It's set in great scenery but itself is a humdrum port. Ferries sail to [[Stornoway]] on Lewis but this isn't a good side-trip, it's a long crossing to just about the least scenic spot in the Western Isles. You need several days (and preferably a separate trip) to reap the benefits of those isles. * '''[[Achiltibuie]]''' is a side-trip west along a long narrow lane off the main road out of Ullapool. Go that way for boat trips to the [[Summer Isles]]. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Lochinver]] | lat=58.148 | long=-5.240 }} is a fishing village on a loop of road from Ardvreck Castle beneath the peaks of Suilven. The B-road north takes in Clachtoll Broch, the lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, and Drumbeg village. This narrow road gets congested in summer, and with a caravan or other large vehicle you might do better to back-track to Ardvreck then take A894 north via Kylesku. * {{marker|type=city|name=Scourie| lat=58.3519 | long=-5.1510}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Durness]] | lat=58.570 | long=-4.747 }} is near Smoo Cave, a curious hybrid of karstic and sea cave. A mile west of Durness is the little ferry giving access to Cape Wrath, where a minibus lurches 11 miles to the mainland's northwest tip. Balnakeil is an old military look-out station converted into a craft village. * '''[[North West Highlands Geopark]]''' covers the whole northwest coast and hinterland from Achiltibuie to Durness. Here are traces of the great geological tumults that threw up the mountains and carved out the valleys. === North coast: Durness to John o'Groats === * {{marker|type=city|name=Bettyhill| lat=58.5270 | long=-4.2160}} * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Thurso]] | lat=58.600 | long=-3.520 }} is a transport hub, a miniature Inverness with a tumbledown castle - amazingly the 3rd Viscount still lives there. * '''[[Stromness]]''' in the Orkney Islands is an excellent side-trip, an old port near remarkable megaliths and Neolithic tombs. The ferry from Thurso takes 90 min, passing close to the Old Man of Hoy. * {{marker | type=city | name=[[John o'Groats]] | lat=58.640 | long=-3.070}} is frankly a disappointment, just a signpost, car park and tourist-tacky shops, while the real attractions lie further along the coast. West as you approach from Thurso are Dunnet Head the true north point of Great Britain, and Castle of Mey a royal summer residence. Continue east to Duncansby Head, the northeast tip of the mainland. === East coast: John o'Groats to Inverness === * {{marker | type=city | name=[[Wick (Scotland) | Wick]] | lat=58.442 | long=-3.093}} is a small port with maritime heritage and the world's shortest street. North as you approach from John o'Groats, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the redoubt that a feuding family cherished so dearly that they smashed it. South of Wick, teeter down Whaligoe Steps into a former herring harbour. The country south towards Lybster is dotted with prehistoric sites: Cairn o'Get and Grey Cairns of Camster are good examples. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Helmsdale]]|url=|lat=58.12|long=-3.66}} * {{See|name=Dunrobin Castle|alt=|url=http://dunrobincastle.co.uk|email=|address=|lat=57.982257|long=-3.945821|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Dornoch|url=|lat=57.88|long=-4.03}} * {{Sleep|name=Dornoch Camping & Caravan Site|alt=|url=|email=|address=|lat=57.876170|long=-4.020691|directions=|phone=|tollfree=|fax=|checkin=|checkout=|price=|lastedit=2018-05-27|content=Large campsite with standard facilities (a few years old but clean).}} * {{marker|type=city|name=Invergordon| lat=57.6876 | long=-4.1686}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingwall]]|lat=57.5972|long=-4.4278}} == Do == * '''Hike:''' There are several popular hiking routes along the North Coast 500 route, giving ample opportunities to climb some of Scotland's largest mountains - called [https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/ Munros.] Along with traditional hiking and Munro-bagging paths, there are also many hidden and seldom-used hiking routes that use old Highland drovers' roads, that cross the length and breadth of the north. * '''Dark skies''' but not in mid-summer. This sparsely populated area has no light pollution, so any clear night the stars and moon shine bright, and you might see the [[Northern Lights]]. But May through July it's never properly dark, just a brief "simmer dim". == Sleep == For listings, check the route sections above. This paragraph is meant to give you a general overview about the situation. === Camping and wild camping === ==== Camp sites ==== When you are in the lucky situation of driving a camper or bringing a tent, accommodation usually isn't a problem. Normally a free pitch can be found on one of the campsites, however pre-booking is recommended during high season and in case you need electric hook-up. Most camp sites are not staffed after around 6PM, but usually allow you to enter and pick your pitch yourself. In that case check the infos at reception about the information of free pitches and show up the next morning to pay your bill. ==== Wild camping ==== In Scotland wild camping is tolerated. It shouldn't be necessary to mention, that you leave any place clean and tidy. Furthermore you should be very careful when lighting fires (and check in advance if that is permitted), and take care to not block passing places, access roads or similar. === Hotels and B&B === There are very few hotels but a lot of B&Bs to be found all over the NC500. Between April and September, pre-book those at least a few days ahead to avoid disappointments and afternoons of fruitless search. Be aware that the accommodations offering online booking tend to be sold out faster than the ones you have to send an E-Mail to or the ones you have to call. If your search proves to be unsuccessful it is usually a good idea to enter a local business (cafe, pub, groceries) and ask for advice. Locals are usually friendly (if addressed in a polite manner) and might be able to point out something. == Stay safe == Beware of poor road conditions, watch for changes in the weather, and keep in mind that there is poor mobile phone reception for much of this drive. The road is single track in large areas. This means one needs to use passing places the way they are intended to: # Use passing places to stop and allow approaching vehicles to pass. You are obliged to ''only'' stop in the passing place to your left. If the nearest passing place is to your right, you stop there to the left-most side of the road and allow the approach vehicle to go into the passing place itself. Never change to the right side of the road to use the passing place. # Use passing places to allow overtaking for faster vehicle. # Do not use passing places for parking (not even for photo stops). Livestock is very common to share the streets with vehicles. Be especially aware behind corners and reduce speed before passing over cattle grids. === Narrow roads === [[File:NC500 Caravan warning.jpg|thumb|Roads unsuitable by caravans are clearly marked. This warnings should be followed.]] Some of the roads, in particular the stretches refered to as '''Applecross loop''' and '''Drumbeg loop''' are unsuitable for caravans. This is clearly signposted as the photo shows. Do not make everyone's life miserable by disregarding the warnings! According to locals it happens several times a year that caravans get completely stuck and have to be rescued. This means that little roads are completely blocked for hours. As a general rule of thumb, do not use the narrowest of roads in anything larger than a small VolksWagen campervan. Even when you use smaller vehicles, consider the following: * Make sure that you are familiar with your vehicle (especially if it is a rental) * Don't go for the narrow roads in the beginning when you are not used to drive on the left side of the road. * You might have to reverse for several hundred metres into the closest passing place. == Go next == * [[Skye]] * Eilean Donan Castle * [[Edinburgh]] * [[Loch Ness]] * [[Orkney Islands]] * [[Outer Hebrides]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|57.97|-4.60|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} f6fl8trloeiv9vltxssn5pj1apnkmqq 0 161380 4491810 4491647 2022-07-28T13:55:56Z Sbb1413 2217354 Redirected page to [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] 1f8w45640k6i148pnipstgzey2vnki8 0 168077 4492031 4491560 2022-07-29T01:38:21Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* Indiana */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|United States National Parks banner Bryce Canyon National Park.jpg|caption=Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah}} {{confused|the [[United States National Park System]], which also operates National Monuments, historic sites, etc}} [[File:NationalParks.forwiki.pdf|thumb|Icons showing the number of visitors at different National Parks in 2014|350px]] There are 63 '''national parks''' throughout the [[United States of America|United States]]. The national parks are considered the gems of the larger [[United States National Park System]], which also includes national monuments, memorials, and historic sites. == Understand == If you're looking to see America in all its beauty, the national parks won't let you down. American national parks include some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the country, and they're often good places to go [[hiking in the United States]] and to see [[North American wildlife]]. The geographical diversity of the national parks demonstrates that there is beautiful scenery to be appreciated across the country, and through the state parks system, visitors can find numerous additional destinations that rival the scenery of the national parks. The assumption that certain regions of the United States are spectacular, while others are boring, is at least partially a misrepresentation of the country's size and varied terrain. {{mapframe|38|-98|height=300|width=600|zoom=3|align=center}} ==[[New England]]== [[File:Acadia National Park 02.JPG|thumb|[[Acadia National Park]]]] ===[[Maine]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=44.35|long=-68.2167|name=[[Acadia National Park]]|image=Schooner Head Acadia.JPG|wikidata=Q337396}} &mdash; Preserves a set of coastal islands with granite peaks, scenic shorelines, woodlands, and lakes. ==[[South (United States of America)|South]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=35.6833|long=-83.5333|name=[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]|image=Clifftops4-7-07.jpg|wikidata=Q464004}} (in two states, North Carolina and Tennessee) &mdash; A stretch of foggy Appalachian Mountains with a diverse population of wildlife and plant life. ===[[Arkansas]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=34.5136|long=-93.0536|name=[[Hot Springs National Park]]|image=|wikidata=Q1143416}} &mdash; Situated in an urban area around a set of natural hot springs and historic bathhouses. [[File:Mammoth Cave tour.jpg|thumb|[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]]] ===[[Kentucky]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.1833|long=-86.1|name=[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]|image=Mammoth Cave tour.jpg|wikidata=Q242681}} &mdash; The world's longest known cave system, with spectacular underground sights and wildlife. ===[[South Carolina]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=33.7833|long=-80.7833|name=[[Congaree National Park]]|image=Congaree swamp.jpg|wikidata=Q175688}} &mdash; Preserves a section of old-growth floodplain forest. Is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and provides ample opportunities for birdwatchers, hikers, and other outdoorspeople. [[File:Shenandoah Skyline Drive.JPG|thumb|[[Shenandoah National Park]]]] ===[[Virginia]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.5333|long=-78.35|name=[[Shenandoah National Park]]|image=Whiteoak Canyon Shenandoah NP 2005.jpg|wikidata=Q1137401}} &mdash; Contains the Blue Ridge Mountains, with its scenic forests and the cataracts of the Shenandoah River. ===[[West Virginia]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=|long=|name=[[New River Gorge National Park and Preserve]]|image=|wikidata=Q7011245}} ==[[Florida]]== [[File:Tf shark valley alligator.JPG|thumb|Alligator, [[Everglades National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=25.4694|long=-80.1861|name=[[Biscayne National Park]]|image=Biscayne.JPG|wikidata=Q866080}} &mdash; Preserves the Biscayne Bay, with its abundance of marine wildlife. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=24.6286|long=-82.8733|name=[[Dry Tortugas National Park]]|image=Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park - Flickr - Joe Parks.jpg|wikidata=Q1143655}} &mdash; A set of islands at the end of the Florida Keys, home to Fort Jefferson, a Civil War-era fort that is the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=25.3167|long=-80.9333|name=[[Everglades National Park]]|image=Everglades.jpg|wikidata=Q274131}} &mdash; A vast wilderness of wetlands that are home to a diverse population of migratory birds, alligators, crocodiles, and manatees. ==[[Midwest]]== ===[[Indiana]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.6481|long=-87.1081|name=[[Indiana Dunes National Park]]|image=2010-11-26 3060x2040 portage indiana dunes.jpg}} &mdash; Contains vast sand dunes and beaches, plants and animals, all within an accessible distance of Chicago. ===[[Michigan]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.1|long=-88.55|name=[[Isle Royale National Park]]|image=IsleRoyaleLakesideCamp.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves a scenic wilderness on the largest island in Lake Superior. ===[[Minnesota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.5|long=-92.8833|name=[[Voyageurs National Park]]|image=Voyageurs National Park.jpg}} &mdash; Protects scenic lakes, islands, and tall bluffs that were once populated by French fur traders. ===[[Missouri]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.6246|long=-90.185|name=Gateway Arch National Park|image=St Louis night expblend.jpg}}, [[St. Louis]] &mdash; On the banks of the Mississippi River in Downtown St. Louis, this park commemorates the Louisiana Purchase and the westward expansion of America. The centerpiece of the park is the massive '''Gateway Arch''', the world's tallest arch and an icon of St. Louis. ===[[Ohio]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.2417|long=-81.5497|name=[[Cuyahoga Valley National Park]]|image=OhioErieCanalLock.JPG}} &mdash; Waterfalls, hills, and woods along the Cuyahoga River, as well as a section of the historic Ohio and Erie Canal. ==[[Texas]]== [[File:Big Bend Texas.jpg|thumbnail|[[Big Bend National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=29.25|long=-103.25|name=[[Big Bend National Park]]|image=Big Bend Texas.jpg}} &mdash; A bend in the Rio Grande along the U.S./Mexican border with spectacular desert scenery. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=31.9167|long=-104.8667|name=[[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]]|image=McKittrick Canyon from a distance 2006.JPG}} &mdash; A range of scenic desert mountains that make up the highest peaks in Texas. ==[[Great Plains]]== ===[[North Dakota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=46.9667|long=-103.45|name=[[Theodore Roosevelt National Park]]|image=Theodore Roosevelt National Park.jpg}} &mdash; An area of Dakota badlands home to historic sites affiliated with Theodore Roosevelt and wildlife such as bison, bighorn sheep, and wild horses. ===[[South Dakota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.75|long=-102.5|name=[[Badlands National Park]]|image=Badlands in South Dacota.JPG}} &mdash; Preserves an area of badlands and grass prairies to the east of the Black Hills, with rock formations famed for their rich fossil beds. The badlands include canyons made of rock similar in color to that of the Grand Canyon. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.5564|long=-103.4787|name=[[Wind Cave National Park]]|image=Stalactites in Wind Cave.jpg}} &mdash; The world's densest cave system, noted for its distinct calcite formations. ==[[Rocky Mountains (United States of America)|Rocky Mountains]]== [[File:Grand canyon of Yellowstone and Yellowstone fall nn edit1.jpg|thumb|Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, [[Yellowstone National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=44.6|long=-110.5|name=[[Yellowstone National Park]]|image=Grand canyon of Yellowstone and Yellowstone fall nn edit1.jpg}} (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) &mdash; The world's oldest National Park, famous for its geothermal features such as hot springs, boiling mud, and dramatic geysers, including the famed "Old Faithful". Also in Yellowstone is the yellow-cliffed Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its spectacular waterfall, mountain scenery, and some of the best wildlife viewing in the country, with bison, elk, gray wolf, and grizzly bears making their home here. ===[[Colorado]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.5667|long=-107.7167|name=[[Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park]]|image=BlackCanyon.JPG}} &mdash; An extremely deep and narrow canyon popular with river rafters and rock climbers. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.7329|long=-105.5121|name=[[Great Sand Dunes National Park|Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve]]|image=Coloradodunes.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves the tallest sand dunes in North America, situated at the foot of a tall mountain range. [[File:LJ2 5286.JPG|thumb|Cliff Palace, [[Mesa Verde National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.1838|long=-108.4887|name=[[Mesa Verde National Park]]|image=LJ2 5286.JPG}} &mdash; Preserves a set of spectacular cliff dwellings that were home to the Ancestral Puebloan people, including the famed Cliff Palace. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=40.3333|long=-105.7089|name=[[Rocky Mountain National Park]]|image=Rocky Mountain National Park in September 2011 - Glacier Gorge from Bear Lake.JPG}} &mdash; A scenic section of the Rocky Mountains home to picturesque lakes, alpine forests, and wildlife such as mule deer, black bears, and bighorn sheep. ===[[Montana]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.6967|long=-113.7183|name=[[Glacier National Park (Montana)|Glacier National Park]]|image=St Mary Lake.jpg}} &mdash; Numerous lakes and glaciers against a backdrop of spectacular Rocky Mountain peaks. ===[[Wyoming]]=== [[File:Barns grand tetons.jpg|thumb|right|Mormon row barn, [[Grand Teton National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.8333|long=-110.7008|name=[[Grand Teton National Park]]|image=Barns grand tetons.jpg}} &mdash; Contains the iconic Teton Range, with its spectacular mountain peaks that rise dramatically from the valley floor. ==[[Southwest (United States of America)|Southwest]]== ===[[Arizona]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.0553|long=-112.1218|name=[[Grand Canyon|Grand Canyon National Park]]|image=Grand Canyon 10.jpg}} &mdash; The most famous canyon in the world, a vast wonderland of colorful cliffs and mesas carved by the mighty Colorado River. The canyon is thousands of feet deep and can be viewed from both the northern and southern sides; however, the side of the canyon that is visited the most is the southern side. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=35.0881|long=-109.8064|name=[[Petrified Forest National Park]]|image=Fossilized wood at Petrified Forest.jpg}} &mdash; Famed for its collection of petrified logs, situated in a red rock desert with numerous dinosaur fossils and Native American sites. [[File:Saguaro National Park - Flickr - Joe Parks.jpg|thumb|[[Saguaro National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.25|long=-110.5|name=[[Saguaro National Park]]|image=Saguaro Sunset.jpg}} &mdash; Protects a mountainous stretch of the Sonoran Desert famed for its abundance of tall saguaro cacti. ===[[Nevada]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=39.0058|long=-114.2197|name=[[Great Basin National Park]]|image=Prometheus Wheeler.jpg}} &mdash; Mountainous and desert landscapes home to bristlecone pines, this park is the home of the 13,000-foot Wheeler Peak and Lehman Caves. It's one of the quieter National Parks, being many miles from any towns or cities. ===[[New Mexico]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.1753|long=-104.4439|name=[[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]|image=Carlsbad Interior Formations.jpg}} &mdash; Spectacular subterranean caverns with numerous stunning features and a large bat population. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.760|long=-106.302|name=[[White Sands National Park]]|image=Solitary tree, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA.jpg}} &mdash; World's largest gypsum sand dune field—{{mi2|275}} of fine white sand ===[[Utah]]=== [[File:BryceCanyon-View1.jpg|thumb|[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.6833|long=-109.5667|name=[[Arches National Park]]|image=Delicate arch sunset.jpg}} &mdash; Contains hundreds of sandstone arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, an icon of Utah. Like the nearby Canyonlands, it's one of the more popular National Parks, despite being a long way from major cities. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.6283|long=-112.1677|name=[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]|image=BryceCanyon-Amphiteatre1.jpg}} &mdash; A geological amphitheater with hundreds of tall red rock hoodoos that make up a spectacular landscape in the midst of a pine forest. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.1669|long=-109.7597|name=[[Canyonlands National Park]]|image=CanyonlandsNP GreenRiverOverlook.jpg}} &mdash; A maze of dramatic red rock canyons and mesas carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers. It is the meeting point of these two rivers, and therefore some excellent views of the canyons are possible. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.2|long=-111.1667|name=[[Capitol Reef National Park]]|image=Cassidy Arch, Capitol Reef National Park.JPG}} &mdash; A wonderland of red rock features including monoliths, arches, gorges, and sandstone domes. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.2026|long=-112.9878|name=[[Zion National Park]]|image=Zion angels landing view.jpg}} &mdash; Contains the spectacular Zion Canyon, with its sheer sandstone cliffs and dramatic rock towers, as well as beautiful red rock desert country. ==[[California]]== [[File:Tunnel view, Yosemite.jpg|thumb|Tunnel View in Yosemite NP]] Dominant themes in the national park system in California are mountain ranges and deserts. As a result some are off the beaten path for a state that is a tourist attraction, although highways have been designed to improve access even to more remote areas. For example the highway system surrounding Yosemite connects it to the more populated Central Valley; the Yosemite Valley itself has been developed for tourism. The offshore Channel Islands have remained remote, as have the Pinnacles, while Death Valley is a popular destination despite its distance from cities. Deserts, mountains and redwood forests can be found on a generally smaller scale in the [[California state parks]]. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=34.0083|long=-119.4167|name=[[Channel Islands National Park]]|image=San-miguel-cuyler-hike.jpg}} &mdash; A set of islands off the southern Californian coast with a diverse population of wildlife. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.2419|long=-116.8258|name=[[Death Valley National Park]]|image=BadwaterBasin.JPG}} &mdash; The lowest and hottest point in the country, Death Valley is a desolate landscape of sand dunes, canyons, and badlands straddling the California/Nevada border. Badwater Basin is the location of salt flats that are nearly {{ft|300}} below sea level; in the northern part of the valley is Scotty's Castle, where guided tours are available. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=33.7884|long=-115.8907|name=[[Joshua Tree National Park]]|image=Joshua trees.jpg}} &mdash; A desert landscape noted for its stands of distinctive tall yuccas, known as Joshua trees. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=40.4877|long=-121.505|name=[[Lassen Volcanic National Park]]|image=Lassen Peak Manzanita Lake.jpg}} &mdash; A set of active volcanoes including Lassen Peak, one of the largest domed volcanoes in the world. Lassen is part of the Cascades Range, a region of the United States with many large, well-known volcanoes including Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, and Mount Shasta. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.4869|long=-121.1669|name=[[Pinnacles National Park]]|image=Rock formations at Pinnacles National Park 2.jpg}} &mdash; Protects a set of jagged volcanic peaks and talus caves inland from the coast but west of the [[Central Valley (California)|Central Valley]]; was previously a national monument. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.3|long=-124|name=[[Redwood National Park]]|image=Redwood National Park, fog in the forest.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the famed coastal redwoods, the tallest trees on Earth. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.5647|long=-118.7734|name=[[Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks]]|image=General Sherman tree looking up.jpg}} with Giant Sequoia National Monument (USFS) &mdash; Sequoia is famed for its forest of sequoias, including General Sherman, the world's largest tree. Adjacent Kings Canyon National Park protects a spectacular granite canyon and another sequoia grove. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.8499|long=-119.5677|name=[[Yosemite National Park]]|image=Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP - Diliff.jpg}} &mdash; One of the earliest national parks, famed for its towering granite cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and rich old-growth forests. The park is centered around the dramatic Yosemite Valley, the setting for North America's tallest waterfall and the famous Half Dome and El Capitan peaks. ==[[Pacific Northwest]]== [[File:Crater Lake National Park Oregon.jpg|thumbnail|[[Crater Lake National Park]]]] ===[[Oregon]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=42.9118|long=-122.1481|name=[[Crater Lake National Park]]|image=Crater Lake National Park Oregon.jpg}} &mdash; Crater Lake, a lake famed for its clarity, is the deepest lake in the United States. It's in a spectacular volcanic caldera. ===[[Washington (state)|Washington]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=46.85|long=-121.75|name=[[Mount Rainier National Park]]|image=Mt Rainier stream.jpg}} &mdash; A volcanic peak and the most prominent peak in the Cascades, as well as glaciers and alpine forests. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.8328|long=-121.3475|name=[[North Cascades National Park]]|image=Cascade pass.jpg}} &mdash; Spectacular mountains and valleys carved by glaciers. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=47.9693|long=-123.4986|name=[[Olympic National Park]]|image=Cedar Creek Abbey Island Ruby Beach.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves a section of the Olympic peninsula, with temperate rainforests, alpine slopes, and the scenic Mount Olympus. ==[[Alaska]]== [[File:Mount McKinley Alaska.jpg|thumb|[[Denali National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=63.3333|long=-150.5|name=[[Denali National Park|Denali National Park and Preserve]]|image=Mount McKinley Alaska.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the area surrounding North America's tallest mountain; the mountain was previously called Mount McKinley. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=67.7833|long=-153.3|name=[[Gates of the Arctic National Park|Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve]]|image=GatesofArctic.jpg}} &mdash; The northernmost of the National Parks, protecting an expanse of mountainous wilderness in the Arctic Circle. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=58.5|long=-137|name=[[Glacier Bay National Park|Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve]]|image=A cruise ship dwarfed by the magnificence of Glacier Bay.jpg}} &mdash; A coastal inlet with numerous glaciers, fjords, spectacular mountains, as well as large populations of wildlife like grizzly bears, mountain goats, killer whales, and seals. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=58.5|long=-155|name=[[Katmai National Park|Katmai National Park and Preserve]]|image=Waiting for the Fish.jpg}} &mdash; Famed for its bear population, which congregates to catch spawning salmon. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=59.9178|long=-149.9875|name=[[Kenai Fjords National Park]]|image=Kenai5.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the Harding Icefield, with its many glaciers and fjords. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=67.55|long=-159.2833|name=[[Kobuk Valley National Park]]|image=Agie River.jpg}} &mdash; Known for the largest sand dunes in the Arctic and huge caribou migrations. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=60.9667|long=-153.4167|name=[[Lake Clark National Park and Preserve]]|image=Lake Clark National Park.jpg}} &mdash; Active volcanoes, salmon-bearing rivers, glaciers, and waterfalls surrounding picturesque Lake Clark. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=61|long=-142|name=[[Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve]]|image=Mt Saint Elias.jpg}} &mdash; Some of the continent's tallest mountains, numerous glaciers, and a icefield are among the attractions in this vast park. ==[[Hawaii]]== [[File:Pahoeoe fountain edit2.jpg|thumb|Lava fountain, [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=20.7167|long=-156.1667|name=[[Haleakala National Park]]|image=Haleakala crater.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves an extinct volcano and the surrounding landscape. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=19.3833|long=-155.2|name=[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]|image=Pahoeoe fountain edit2.jpg}} &mdash; Contains Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Tropical forests, barren lava beds, unique volcanic features, and active lava flows are all visible here. ==[[American Samoa]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=-14.2583|long=-170.6833|name=[[National Park of American Samoa]]|image=Ofu Beach NPS.jpg}} &mdash; Covers land on three Samoan islands and protects coral reefs, rainforests, white sand beaches, and an abundance of sealife. ==[[U.S. Virgin Islands]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=18.3333|long=-64.7333|name=[[Virgin Islands National Park]]|image=Virgin Islands National Park.jpg}} with Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument &mdash; Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and forests, along with historical sites such as the ruins of sugar plantations. ==See also== * [[National parks]]: ** [[National parks in Australia|Australia national parks]]. ** [[Canadian national parks]]. ** [[New Zealand national parks]]. ** [[United Kingdom national parks]]. * [[United States National Park System]]: ** [[United States national monuments]]. ** [[United States national parkways]]. ** [[United States Historic Trails]]. {{PartOfTopic|United States National Park System|United States of America}} {{usabletopic}} {{related|United_States_of_America}} {{related|United States National Parks}} {{related|Canadian_National_Parks}} {{related|National Trails System}} {{related|North America itineraries}} mwtihfi2rjfo0uedx1lzxgjq2vro5za 4492035 4492031 2022-07-29T01:42:35Z BrianM0000 2272790 /* See also */ matching style on United States National Park System page wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|United States National Parks banner Bryce Canyon National Park.jpg|caption=Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah}} {{confused|the [[United States National Park System]], which also operates National Monuments, historic sites, etc}} [[File:NationalParks.forwiki.pdf|thumb|Icons showing the number of visitors at different National Parks in 2014|350px]] There are 63 '''national parks''' throughout the [[United States of America|United States]]. The national parks are considered the gems of the larger [[United States National Park System]], which also includes national monuments, memorials, and historic sites. == Understand == If you're looking to see America in all its beauty, the national parks won't let you down. American national parks include some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the country, and they're often good places to go [[hiking in the United States]] and to see [[North American wildlife]]. The geographical diversity of the national parks demonstrates that there is beautiful scenery to be appreciated across the country, and through the state parks system, visitors can find numerous additional destinations that rival the scenery of the national parks. The assumption that certain regions of the United States are spectacular, while others are boring, is at least partially a misrepresentation of the country's size and varied terrain. {{mapframe|38|-98|height=300|width=600|zoom=3|align=center}} ==[[New England]]== [[File:Acadia National Park 02.JPG|thumb|[[Acadia National Park]]]] ===[[Maine]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=44.35|long=-68.2167|name=[[Acadia National Park]]|image=Schooner Head Acadia.JPG|wikidata=Q337396}} &mdash; Preserves a set of coastal islands with granite peaks, scenic shorelines, woodlands, and lakes. ==[[South (United States of America)|South]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=35.6833|long=-83.5333|name=[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]|image=Clifftops4-7-07.jpg|wikidata=Q464004}} (in two states, North Carolina and Tennessee) &mdash; A stretch of foggy Appalachian Mountains with a diverse population of wildlife and plant life. ===[[Arkansas]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=34.5136|long=-93.0536|name=[[Hot Springs National Park]]|image=|wikidata=Q1143416}} &mdash; Situated in an urban area around a set of natural hot springs and historic bathhouses. [[File:Mammoth Cave tour.jpg|thumb|[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]]] ===[[Kentucky]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.1833|long=-86.1|name=[[Mammoth Cave National Park]]|image=Mammoth Cave tour.jpg|wikidata=Q242681}} &mdash; The world's longest known cave system, with spectacular underground sights and wildlife. ===[[South Carolina]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=33.7833|long=-80.7833|name=[[Congaree National Park]]|image=Congaree swamp.jpg|wikidata=Q175688}} &mdash; Preserves a section of old-growth floodplain forest. Is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and provides ample opportunities for birdwatchers, hikers, and other outdoorspeople. [[File:Shenandoah Skyline Drive.JPG|thumb|[[Shenandoah National Park]]]] ===[[Virginia]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.5333|long=-78.35|name=[[Shenandoah National Park]]|image=Whiteoak Canyon Shenandoah NP 2005.jpg|wikidata=Q1137401}} &mdash; Contains the Blue Ridge Mountains, with its scenic forests and the cataracts of the Shenandoah River. ===[[West Virginia]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=|long=|name=[[New River Gorge National Park and Preserve]]|image=|wikidata=Q7011245}} ==[[Florida]]== [[File:Tf shark valley alligator.JPG|thumb|Alligator, [[Everglades National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=25.4694|long=-80.1861|name=[[Biscayne National Park]]|image=Biscayne.JPG|wikidata=Q866080}} &mdash; Preserves the Biscayne Bay, with its abundance of marine wildlife. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=24.6286|long=-82.8733|name=[[Dry Tortugas National Park]]|image=Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park - Flickr - Joe Parks.jpg|wikidata=Q1143655}} &mdash; A set of islands at the end of the Florida Keys, home to Fort Jefferson, a Civil War-era fort that is the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=25.3167|long=-80.9333|name=[[Everglades National Park]]|image=Everglades.jpg|wikidata=Q274131}} &mdash; A vast wilderness of wetlands that are home to a diverse population of migratory birds, alligators, crocodiles, and manatees. ==[[Midwest]]== ===[[Indiana]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.6481|long=-87.1081|name=[[Indiana Dunes National Park]]|image=2010-11-26 3060x2040 portage indiana dunes.jpg}} &mdash; Contains vast sand dunes and beaches, plants and animals, all within an accessible distance of Chicago. ===[[Michigan]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.1|long=-88.55|name=[[Isle Royale National Park]]|image=IsleRoyaleLakesideCamp.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves a scenic wilderness on the largest island in Lake Superior. ===[[Minnesota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.5|long=-92.8833|name=[[Voyageurs National Park]]|image=Voyageurs National Park.jpg}} &mdash; Protects scenic lakes, islands, and tall bluffs that were once populated by French fur traders. ===[[Missouri]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.6246|long=-90.185|name=Gateway Arch National Park|image=St Louis night expblend.jpg}}, [[St. Louis]] &mdash; On the banks of the Mississippi River in Downtown St. Louis, this park commemorates the Louisiana Purchase and the westward expansion of America. The centerpiece of the park is the massive '''Gateway Arch''', the world's tallest arch and an icon of St. Louis. ===[[Ohio]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.2417|long=-81.5497|name=[[Cuyahoga Valley National Park]]|image=OhioErieCanalLock.JPG}} &mdash; Waterfalls, hills, and woods along the Cuyahoga River, as well as a section of the historic Ohio and Erie Canal. ==[[Texas]]== [[File:Big Bend Texas.jpg|thumbnail|[[Big Bend National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=29.25|long=-103.25|name=[[Big Bend National Park]]|image=Big Bend Texas.jpg}} &mdash; A bend in the Rio Grande along the U.S./Mexican border with spectacular desert scenery. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=31.9167|long=-104.8667|name=[[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]]|image=McKittrick Canyon from a distance 2006.JPG}} &mdash; A range of scenic desert mountains that make up the highest peaks in Texas. ==[[Great Plains]]== ===[[North Dakota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=46.9667|long=-103.45|name=[[Theodore Roosevelt National Park]]|image=Theodore Roosevelt National Park.jpg}} &mdash; An area of Dakota badlands home to historic sites affiliated with Theodore Roosevelt and wildlife such as bison, bighorn sheep, and wild horses. ===[[South Dakota]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.75|long=-102.5|name=[[Badlands National Park]]|image=Badlands in South Dacota.JPG}} &mdash; Preserves an area of badlands and grass prairies to the east of the Black Hills, with rock formations famed for their rich fossil beds. The badlands include canyons made of rock similar in color to that of the Grand Canyon. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.5564|long=-103.4787|name=[[Wind Cave National Park]]|image=Stalactites in Wind Cave.jpg}} &mdash; The world's densest cave system, noted for its distinct calcite formations. ==[[Rocky Mountains (United States of America)|Rocky Mountains]]== [[File:Grand canyon of Yellowstone and Yellowstone fall nn edit1.jpg|thumb|Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, [[Yellowstone National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=44.6|long=-110.5|name=[[Yellowstone National Park]]|image=Grand canyon of Yellowstone and Yellowstone fall nn edit1.jpg}} (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) &mdash; The world's oldest National Park, famous for its geothermal features such as hot springs, boiling mud, and dramatic geysers, including the famed "Old Faithful". Also in Yellowstone is the yellow-cliffed Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its spectacular waterfall, mountain scenery, and some of the best wildlife viewing in the country, with bison, elk, gray wolf, and grizzly bears making their home here. ===[[Colorado]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.5667|long=-107.7167|name=[[Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park]]|image=BlackCanyon.JPG}} &mdash; An extremely deep and narrow canyon popular with river rafters and rock climbers. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.7329|long=-105.5121|name=[[Great Sand Dunes National Park|Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve]]|image=Coloradodunes.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves the tallest sand dunes in North America, situated at the foot of a tall mountain range. [[File:LJ2 5286.JPG|thumb|Cliff Palace, [[Mesa Verde National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.1838|long=-108.4887|name=[[Mesa Verde National Park]]|image=LJ2 5286.JPG}} &mdash; Preserves a set of spectacular cliff dwellings that were home to the Ancestral Puebloan people, including the famed Cliff Palace. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=40.3333|long=-105.7089|name=[[Rocky Mountain National Park]]|image=Rocky Mountain National Park in September 2011 - Glacier Gorge from Bear Lake.JPG}} &mdash; A scenic section of the Rocky Mountains home to picturesque lakes, alpine forests, and wildlife such as mule deer, black bears, and bighorn sheep. ===[[Montana]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.6967|long=-113.7183|name=[[Glacier National Park (Montana)|Glacier National Park]]|image=St Mary Lake.jpg}} &mdash; Numerous lakes and glaciers against a backdrop of spectacular Rocky Mountain peaks. ===[[Wyoming]]=== [[File:Barns grand tetons.jpg|thumb|right|Mormon row barn, [[Grand Teton National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=43.8333|long=-110.7008|name=[[Grand Teton National Park]]|image=Barns grand tetons.jpg}} &mdash; Contains the iconic Teton Range, with its spectacular mountain peaks that rise dramatically from the valley floor. ==[[Southwest (United States of America)|Southwest]]== ===[[Arizona]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.0553|long=-112.1218|name=[[Grand Canyon|Grand Canyon National Park]]|image=Grand Canyon 10.jpg}} &mdash; The most famous canyon in the world, a vast wonderland of colorful cliffs and mesas carved by the mighty Colorado River. The canyon is thousands of feet deep and can be viewed from both the northern and southern sides; however, the side of the canyon that is visited the most is the southern side. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=35.0881|long=-109.8064|name=[[Petrified Forest National Park]]|image=Fossilized wood at Petrified Forest.jpg}} &mdash; Famed for its collection of petrified logs, situated in a red rock desert with numerous dinosaur fossils and Native American sites. [[File:Saguaro National Park - Flickr - Joe Parks.jpg|thumb|[[Saguaro National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.25|long=-110.5|name=[[Saguaro National Park]]|image=Saguaro Sunset.jpg}} &mdash; Protects a mountainous stretch of the Sonoran Desert famed for its abundance of tall saguaro cacti. ===[[Nevada]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=39.0058|long=-114.2197|name=[[Great Basin National Park]]|image=Prometheus Wheeler.jpg}} &mdash; Mountainous and desert landscapes home to bristlecone pines, this park is the home of the 13,000-foot Wheeler Peak and Lehman Caves. It's one of the quieter National Parks, being many miles from any towns or cities. ===[[New Mexico]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.1753|long=-104.4439|name=[[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]|image=Carlsbad Interior Formations.jpg}} &mdash; Spectacular subterranean caverns with numerous stunning features and a large bat population. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=32.760|long=-106.302|name=[[White Sands National Park]]|image=Solitary tree, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA.jpg}} &mdash; World's largest gypsum sand dune field—{{mi2|275}} of fine white sand ===[[Utah]]=== [[File:BryceCanyon-View1.jpg|thumb|[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.6833|long=-109.5667|name=[[Arches National Park]]|image=Delicate arch sunset.jpg}} &mdash; Contains hundreds of sandstone arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, an icon of Utah. Like the nearby Canyonlands, it's one of the more popular National Parks, despite being a long way from major cities. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.6283|long=-112.1677|name=[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]|image=BryceCanyon-Amphiteatre1.jpg}} &mdash; A geological amphitheater with hundreds of tall red rock hoodoos that make up a spectacular landscape in the midst of a pine forest. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.1669|long=-109.7597|name=[[Canyonlands National Park]]|image=CanyonlandsNP GreenRiverOverlook.jpg}} &mdash; A maze of dramatic red rock canyons and mesas carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers. It is the meeting point of these two rivers, and therefore some excellent views of the canyons are possible. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=38.2|long=-111.1667|name=[[Capitol Reef National Park]]|image=Cassidy Arch, Capitol Reef National Park.JPG}} &mdash; A wonderland of red rock features including monoliths, arches, gorges, and sandstone domes. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.2026|long=-112.9878|name=[[Zion National Park]]|image=Zion angels landing view.jpg}} &mdash; Contains the spectacular Zion Canyon, with its sheer sandstone cliffs and dramatic rock towers, as well as beautiful red rock desert country. ==[[California]]== [[File:Tunnel view, Yosemite.jpg|thumb|Tunnel View in Yosemite NP]] Dominant themes in the national park system in California are mountain ranges and deserts. As a result some are off the beaten path for a state that is a tourist attraction, although highways have been designed to improve access even to more remote areas. For example the highway system surrounding Yosemite connects it to the more populated Central Valley; the Yosemite Valley itself has been developed for tourism. The offshore Channel Islands have remained remote, as have the Pinnacles, while Death Valley is a popular destination despite its distance from cities. Deserts, mountains and redwood forests can be found on a generally smaller scale in the [[California state parks]]. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=34.0083|long=-119.4167|name=[[Channel Islands National Park]]|image=San-miguel-cuyler-hike.jpg}} &mdash; A set of islands off the southern Californian coast with a diverse population of wildlife. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.2419|long=-116.8258|name=[[Death Valley National Park]]|image=BadwaterBasin.JPG}} &mdash; The lowest and hottest point in the country, Death Valley is a desolate landscape of sand dunes, canyons, and badlands straddling the California/Nevada border. Badwater Basin is the location of salt flats that are nearly {{ft|300}} below sea level; in the northern part of the valley is Scotty's Castle, where guided tours are available. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=33.7884|long=-115.8907|name=[[Joshua Tree National Park]]|image=Joshua trees.jpg}} &mdash; A desert landscape noted for its stands of distinctive tall yuccas, known as Joshua trees. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=40.4877|long=-121.505|name=[[Lassen Volcanic National Park]]|image=Lassen Peak Manzanita Lake.jpg}} &mdash; A set of active volcanoes including Lassen Peak, one of the largest domed volcanoes in the world. Lassen is part of the Cascades Range, a region of the United States with many large, well-known volcanoes including Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, and Mount Shasta. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.4869|long=-121.1669|name=[[Pinnacles National Park]]|image=Rock formations at Pinnacles National Park 2.jpg}} &mdash; Protects a set of jagged volcanic peaks and talus caves inland from the coast but west of the [[Central Valley (California)|Central Valley]]; was previously a national monument. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=41.3|long=-124|name=[[Redwood National Park]]|image=Redwood National Park, fog in the forest.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the famed coastal redwoods, the tallest trees on Earth. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=36.5647|long=-118.7734|name=[[Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks]]|image=General Sherman tree looking up.jpg}} with Giant Sequoia National Monument (USFS) &mdash; Sequoia is famed for its forest of sequoias, including General Sherman, the world's largest tree. Adjacent Kings Canyon National Park protects a spectacular granite canyon and another sequoia grove. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=37.8499|long=-119.5677|name=[[Yosemite National Park]]|image=Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP - Diliff.jpg}} &mdash; One of the earliest national parks, famed for its towering granite cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and rich old-growth forests. The park is centered around the dramatic Yosemite Valley, the setting for North America's tallest waterfall and the famous Half Dome and El Capitan peaks. ==[[Pacific Northwest]]== [[File:Crater Lake National Park Oregon.jpg|thumbnail|[[Crater Lake National Park]]]] ===[[Oregon]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=42.9118|long=-122.1481|name=[[Crater Lake National Park]]|image=Crater Lake National Park Oregon.jpg}} &mdash; Crater Lake, a lake famed for its clarity, is the deepest lake in the United States. It's in a spectacular volcanic caldera. ===[[Washington (state)|Washington]]=== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=46.85|long=-121.75|name=[[Mount Rainier National Park]]|image=Mt Rainier stream.jpg}} &mdash; A volcanic peak and the most prominent peak in the Cascades, as well as glaciers and alpine forests. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=48.8328|long=-121.3475|name=[[North Cascades National Park]]|image=Cascade pass.jpg}} &mdash; Spectacular mountains and valleys carved by glaciers. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=47.9693|long=-123.4986|name=[[Olympic National Park]]|image=Cedar Creek Abbey Island Ruby Beach.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves a section of the Olympic peninsula, with temperate rainforests, alpine slopes, and the scenic Mount Olympus. ==[[Alaska]]== [[File:Mount McKinley Alaska.jpg|thumb|[[Denali National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=63.3333|long=-150.5|name=[[Denali National Park|Denali National Park and Preserve]]|image=Mount McKinley Alaska.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the area surrounding North America's tallest mountain; the mountain was previously called Mount McKinley. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=67.7833|long=-153.3|name=[[Gates of the Arctic National Park|Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve]]|image=GatesofArctic.jpg}} &mdash; The northernmost of the National Parks, protecting an expanse of mountainous wilderness in the Arctic Circle. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=58.5|long=-137|name=[[Glacier Bay National Park|Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve]]|image=A cruise ship dwarfed by the magnificence of Glacier Bay.jpg}} &mdash; A coastal inlet with numerous glaciers, fjords, spectacular mountains, as well as large populations of wildlife like grizzly bears, mountain goats, killer whales, and seals. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=58.5|long=-155|name=[[Katmai National Park|Katmai National Park and Preserve]]|image=Waiting for the Fish.jpg}} &mdash; Famed for its bear population, which congregates to catch spawning salmon. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=59.9178|long=-149.9875|name=[[Kenai Fjords National Park]]|image=Kenai5.jpg}} &mdash; Protects the Harding Icefield, with its many glaciers and fjords. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=67.55|long=-159.2833|name=[[Kobuk Valley National Park]]|image=Agie River.jpg}} &mdash; Known for the largest sand dunes in the Arctic and huge caribou migrations. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=60.9667|long=-153.4167|name=[[Lake Clark National Park and Preserve]]|image=Lake Clark National Park.jpg}} &mdash; Active volcanoes, salmon-bearing rivers, glaciers, and waterfalls surrounding picturesque Lake Clark. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=61|long=-142|name=[[Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve]]|image=Mt Saint Elias.jpg}} &mdash; Some of the continent's tallest mountains, numerous glaciers, and a icefield are among the attractions in this vast park. ==[[Hawaii]]== [[File:Pahoeoe fountain edit2.jpg|thumb|Lava fountain, [[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=20.7167|long=-156.1667|name=[[Haleakala National Park]]|image=Haleakala crater.jpg}} &mdash; Preserves an extinct volcano and the surrounding landscape. * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=19.3833|long=-155.2|name=[[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]|image=Pahoeoe fountain edit2.jpg}} &mdash; Contains Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Tropical forests, barren lava beds, unique volcanic features, and active lava flows are all visible here. ==[[American Samoa]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=-14.2583|long=-170.6833|name=[[National Park of American Samoa]]|image=Ofu Beach NPS.jpg}} &mdash; Covers land on three Samoan islands and protects coral reefs, rainforests, white sand beaches, and an abundance of sealife. ==[[U.S. Virgin Islands]]== * {{marker|type=vicinity|lat=18.3333|long=-64.7333|name=[[Virgin Islands National Park]]|image=Virgin Islands National Park.jpg}} with Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument &mdash; Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and forests, along with historical sites such as the ruins of sugar plantations. ==See also== * [[National parks]]: ** [[National parks in Australia]]. ** [[Canadian national parks]]. ** [[New Zealand national parks]]. ** [[United Kingdom national parks]]. * [[United States National Park System]]: ** [[United States national monuments]]. ** [[United States national parkways]]. ** [[United States Historic Trails]]. {{PartOfTopic|United States National Park System|United States of America}} {{usabletopic}} {{related|United_States_of_America}} {{related|United States National Parks}} {{related|Canadian_National_Parks}} {{related|National Trails System}} {{related|North America itineraries}} obhq1fq8exd8fr0c8jpycaxl9kj9m87 0 168274 4492003 3695215 2022-07-28T23:12:54Z Rubbish computer 1258486 /* Understand */ : copyedit wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Itsamia''' is a village in [[Moheli]]. It is at the eastern point of Moheli Island. ==Understand== Itsamia is a small and isolated village. Locals shop in Fomboni. Most travellers come to Itsamia to see the turtles nesting at the beach during the night. The chances to see turtles are very high all year round, although the best time is May to July when over 40 turtles arrive every night on the beach. Despite its charms Itsamia is still very unknown and remote. There are no shops or restaurants. It is a perfect place to just lay down and relax. ==Get in== ===By bus=== There are two buses in Itsamia heading to Fomboni. Both leave at 5AM as the main purpose is that villagers can sell the groceries in the market, the ride to Fomboni takes less than 30 minutes. From Fomboni to Itsamia you must catch these same buses on the way back, if you are unlucky and you miss them you can also take any bus to Wanani and either walk 12 km distance to Itsamia or try to catch a taxi or hitchhike from here. Due to the fuel shortage there are very limited cars, so most people start walking and eventually get a vehicle. If you are planning to take the bus early in the morning booking a seat is a must. The association can book your seat for you without commission. ===By private taxi=== From Fomboni, or any other point in the island, private taxis can take you to Itsamia. Negotiate the price first. If you will the association can arrange you a private car to go to Nioumachoua for FC25.000. ===By boat=== The association can arrange you a boat to your next destination. A trip boat to Nioumachoua costs FC40.000, per boat. No matter how many passengers. Plus it can be combined with a visit to the Islot for FC60.000. ==Get around== ==See== *{{see | name=Turtle house| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= At the beach, right at the opposite point of the bungalows | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Gratis | content= It is a project of visitors centre focus on turtles marines life. It contains all existing documents in the natural park about green turtles. It is a good place to get some explanations and better understanding about green turtles life }} ==Do== *{{do | name=Hiking to Dziani Boundouni lake| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Guiding hike costs FC6.500 for one person, FC7.000 for two people | content=This is one of the few sweet lakes in Comoros, it belongs to the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands of International Importance since 1995. Together in collaboration with UNESCO work to preserve this natural resource, although the lake is endangered due to the tree felling and uses of cattle. Formerly the lake was a volcano crater, therefore it is said the water is sulphurose. Don't miss the views of the coast from the top of the hill. One can be tempted to hike to the lake on your own, but it is not recommended as there are many paths in the forest and tracking the right one can be tricky. Plus, guides always give you a better understanding of the environment. }} *{{do | name=Watching turtles| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= The night excursion costs FC2.500 per person | content= The gem of the natural park: Green turtles (''Chelonia mydas'') nesting. Watching the turtles must be done with a guide, ask the instructions before starting the visit and be sure you understand. Turtles are susceptible to get scared, in this case turtles will come back to the water, stopping the nesting and risking the life of the future turtles. Green turtles are seriously endangered and their lives should be taken with responsibility and respect. }} *{{do | name=Saving newborn turtles| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Gratis | content= Sunset and sunrise are the times when the turtle hatchlings get off the nest and start their dangerous run to the water. In these few metres, all kind of predators will try to hunt the babies. If you are present during the run, help! Do not touch the turtles, it is very important that they find the water by themselves. Just scare the birds and crabs away, so the maximum other newborns can make it safe to the water. }} *{{do | name=28th May festival| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= Gratis | content=Every 28th, Itsamia commemorates the International Day of the Marine Turtle. All locals participate in the party, they organise all sort of events and even national authorities come to celebrate, the governor is an usual participant. The event can get postponed if the 28th May falls on Ramadan celebration. }} *{{do | name=Visit to the Islot| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Renting a boat costs FC30.000 per day, no matter how many passengers | content= Right in from of Itsamia one can see a mysterious white islot. It is home of an amazing water wildlife. A day of snorkelling and exploring the Islot is an unforgettable experience, don't forget your glasses at home. The association do not have equipment to rent }} ==Buy== There is no market nor supermarket in Itsamia. If you need any food bring it yourself. ==Eat== There are no restaurants in Itsamia, but if you wish you can eat at the restaurant of the communitary bungalows. Take in consideration that you must order in advance. ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Community bungalows | alt= | url=https://www.moheli-tourisme.com/villages.htm | email=Adsei.Itsamia@yahoo.fr | address=Itsamia | lat= | long= | directions=At west end of the beach | phone=+269 3628079 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Bungalows cost FC12.500 per night with breakfast included. Meals cost FC2.500 | content=These three bungalows where built up by initiative of the local community with the pursue of developing their economy and educate their equals in environmental conservation. Bungalows are run by a group volunteers from the village which form a management group that is elected democratically every two years. All them are volunteering, only the cook is an employee. Since there is no taxes system anywhere in Comoros the incomes from the communitary bungalows reverts on the village. Indeed the road from Fomboni to Itsamia is really good just because the community paid for it with the income from the bungalows. Bungalows are simple, but clean and well maintained. The staff is really friendly and helpful, every excursion you may wish can be arranged by them}} ==Connect== By 2018 there was no Telma signal in he village, with the exception of one spot near the primary school, but Comores Telecom had good signal. By the same time there was no internet connection in the village. ==Go next== *[[Nioumachoua]] *[[Oualla]] *[[Fomboni]] {{IsPartOf|Moheli}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|-12.370|43.868}} 9c0d1rl6pxs0e0ub35njf9fha3gmgka 0 170624 4491776 4491682 2022-07-28T12:15:22Z LPfi 79572 /* Winter */ tread depth wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Driving in Finland Banner.jpg|caption=Training for slippery winter roads}} {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Aerial view Inari.jpg|thumb|Most places in the Finnish countryside are easiest to reach by car.]] '''[[Finland]]''' is the most sparsely populated country in the [[European Union]]. Outside the major cities, [[driving]] is usually the most practical way to get around. Traffic is safe, speed is modest and most roads have little traffic. Drivers should allow plenty of time for the drive and for frequent sightseeing stops. Long distances, particularly in the south-north direction, means that driving takes time. A drive along the full extent of [[Highway 4 (Finland)|national road 4]] (E75) takes 15 hours. In [[Helsinki]], roads and streets are congested in rush hours, many streets are one-way, making navigation difficult, and parking is scarce and expensive. In addition, don't count on all lanes being available, but cut off by frequent road, tram track and public utility works, and building renovations where the adjacent lane is blocked. Not perhaps to the degree of major cities elsewhere, but enough that your main worry should be how to get rid of your car. Most families here don't have one, instead relying on public transport when not walking. Also in and between other major cities, the public transport is mostly adequate, and there may be problems with congestion and parking, although not as severe as in Helsinki. ==Prepare== {{see also|Driving in Europe}} From February 2018, '''driving licences''' from abroad are generally accepted in Finland. EU/EEA licences are valid as such. Most other licences are valid for tourists driving motorcycles or normal cars (Finnish class A and B, not heavy-duty vehicles like buses or lorries) given they are in a Latin script or translated into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source. Minimum driving age is 18. If you are going to drive in '''[[Winter driving|winter conditions]]''' you should check that you and your car can handle them. Winter tyres are compulsory November–March when road conditions require them. Expect the odd snowfall or freezing night October-April even in the south. Snow in the south in September or May is unlikely, but has happened. If you come in early autumn or late spring, you might just decide to leave the car parked if there is snow or black ice, but do that decision beforehand, so that you are not tempted to drive anyway without preparation. And make sure you note if there have been low temperatures in the night, or might be when you have to catch your plane. '''Foreign-registered cars''' can be used in Finland for a limited time – registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. They need either an EU registration plate or a nationality sticker. If you opt to '''buy a car''' in Finland, make sure it has all annual taxes paid, check when its next formal inspection is due (emissions, brakes, lights, general condition etc.) and buy the compulsory insurance. Those travelling by '''motorbike''', moped, snowmobile or similar, including passengers, are required to wear helmets. Bikers are generally required to wear one also, but violating that rule is mostly ignored by the police. For motorised vehicles counted as bikes, such as some electric mopeds, enforcement may be stricter. ==Get in== [[File:Silja Serenade bow view - Stockholm, Sweden - 18 Sept. 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Boarding the ferry in Stockholm]] As [[Finland]], [[Estonia]], [[Germany]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]] are part of the [[Schengen area]], the borders between these countries are in theory open. The ferries, however, impose passport or ID checks, to avoid liabilities for people from outside EU/EEA without right to enter, and the customs sometimes have checks. The land borders to Sweden and Norway are usually open also in practice, with customs stations on the Norwegian border for those wanting to declare some goods. In COVID-19 times passing is more controlled and mostly allowed only in the day. Those [[travelling with pets]] should check requirements. There are a few serious diseases that border authorities do their best to keep at bay, and you don't want your pet to be put in quarantine. From '''Sweden''' there are car ferries from the Stockholm region to [[Åland]], [[Turku]], [[Hanko]] and [[Helsinki]] and from Umeå to [[Vaasa]]. In the north the border is along the river Tornionjoki and its tributaries, with several bridges. The ferries from Sweden are useful also when coming from '''Norway''', by E18 from central and southern Norway via the Stockholm region, and by E12 (the [[Blue Highway]]) from Mo i Rana via Umeå. [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] is useful when coming from the Lofoten area (change roads at Överkalix, Morjärv or Töre to get to Finland). From Troms and Finnmark there are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]] (useful from Tromsø), Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]], when coming via Kautokeino), [[Karigasniemi]] (via Karasjok), [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] (via Tana bru) and [[Näätämö]] (from Kirkenes). From '''Estonia''' there is massive ferry traffic between Tallinn and Helsinki, some connections to Åland, and possibly one to [[Hanko]]. There are also car ferries from '''Germany''' to [[Helsinki]]. The [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] from Umeå and Tallinn to Vaasa and Helsinki are mostly day services, to Turku you can choose between day and night ferries, while the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki leave in the afternoon and arrive late in the morning. The ones from Germany travel one or two nights. Most of the services are on cruise ferries with shopping and entertainment on board, while a few from Kapellskär in the Stockholm region and the ones from Germany are more quiet ordinary ropax ferries, with main focus on lorries, trailers and drivers, but also some facilities for families. The border to '''[[Russia]]''' is regulated, with nine border crossings for cars (and one for trains) along the 1,340-km-long border. The southernmost five used to be open around the clock, the four further north only in daytime, but in COVID-19 times you need to check. Also the Russian war on Ukraine may affect the crossings. Imatra is closed as of June 2021. The border crossings from Russia are at Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka near [[Hamina]] on E18 from Saint Petersburg via Vyborg, Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/Svetogorsk (Enso), Niirala (Tohmajärvi, near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]], from Kostomuksha), [[Kuusamo]] (from northern Russian Karelia), Kelloselkä ([[Salla]], from Kandalaksha) and Raja-Jooseppi/Lotta ([[Inari]], from Murmansk). There is also a cruise ferry from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. ==Roads== [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road. Junction and coach stop on the right-hand side.]] Main roads hold the same standards as in Western Europe in general. The first part of major highways raying out from Helsinki are motorways/freeways/expressways (divided, controlled access, with four or more lanes), as are some highways around bigger cities (e.g. Highway 4 north and south of Oulu) and in practice all of E18 along the south coast, but otherwise also highways are usually undivided 2-lane roads. All highways (numbered 1–99) are paved, as are most regional roads (numbered 100–999), while local roads (with seldom used four-digit numbers or no numbers at all) may be gravel, especially in sparsely populated areas. There may be problems with washboarding and potholes on the local roads, but they should still be drivable with any car. The smallest roads on the other hand, such as the last kilometres to a private cottage, can be in any condition: perfectly paved, gravel, or stony and potholed ones requiring high clearance. In winter many roads for forestry, cottages and hiking destinations may be unmaintained and covered in deep snow. The European routes ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], E12, E18, [[E45 through Europe|E45]], E63 and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]]) are signposted as such, but also by their national road numbers like other roads. Addresses use the name of the road, which for the main roads often is signposted only in urban areas. The national numbers of main national roads are well-known, the European numbers less so, the names mainly known by locals (and may be used for other roads in other municipalities). Main roads are usually fairly well maintained. Lower classed roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. A major reason for these is frost heaving and therefore these issues are more prevalent in the spring when snow and ice melts and their effects during the winter is revealed. Sometimes the damage gets repaired in the summer, but not always. ==Rules== A '''new law''' on traffic came into force in June 2020. Some traffic signs and road markings changed (nominally; it will take a long time until all are physically changed), as well as some rules. The differences are minor from a foreigners' viewpoint, but don't trust advice that might not have gotten updated, and don't get upset or confused if you have been told something that is not true any more (e.g. winter tyres are obligatory only when the conditions require them, regardless of dates – conditions however require them most of the time they were mandatory, except perhaps on major roads in the south). '''[[Åland]]''' has its own traffic laws. Winter tyres are compulsory December–February and parking on the left side of a bidirectional road is not allowed. The other differences should not cause problems. Speed limits are 50, 70 or 90 km/h. <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Elk or deer File:Finland road sign A21.svg|Inter&shy;section File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C28.svg|Overtaking prohibited File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Finland road sign 855b.svg|thumb|upright|Paid parking M–F 08:00–17:00 and Sa 10:00–15:00, parking is free in nights and on Sundays.]] Traffic drives on the right. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. * Always '''give way to the right''', unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or a give way sign). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Turning '''right on red''' in traffic lights is '''illegal''' unless explicitly allowed; this means a separate lane with a yield sign – the unlit green arrow you may see in Germany for example is not used. Intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows instead. If a green arrow is lit, also the pedestrian crossing has a red light. * '''White lights''' are used at railway crossings instead of green. White arrows are for buses and trams only. * '''Signs''' use the following shorthand: white or black numbers are for Mondays to Fridays, white/black numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays; "8–16" in white/black means weekdays 08:00 to 16:00. These are common in parking spaces, but also used e.g. when some lanes are reserved for bus traffic during rush hours. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign (or an additional panel, as in the case of parking meters) does not apply on weekends at all. * '''Trams''' always have the right of way. You may encounter these in Helsinki, and since August 2021 in Tampere. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * Vehicles are required by law to '''stop at zebra crossings''', when a pedestrian intends to cross the road – and when another car has stopped, regardless of whether or not you can see any pedestrian, similarly as if there were a stop sign, and to slow down enough to be able to stop in case. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * '''Circular traffic''' can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lanes are covered with snow. Luckily this problem is confined to a couple of bigger (and older) intersections in cities. * Using '''seat belts''' is mandatory. Children of less than 135 cm must use appropriate devices (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). * '''Mobile phones''' may not be used without hands-free equipment while driving. If the police thinks anything you do is distracting you from the traffic, they may fine you. [[File:Finland road sign I18.svg|thumb|upright|Default speed limits, as signed at the border]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns and villages – note the "town" signs – {{kmh|80}} on country roads and {{kmh|120}} on motorways, but 40 or 30 km/h zones are common in cities, {{kmh|60}} common near villages and {{kmh|100}} the most common speed limit on motorways. From around mid-October to April, speed limits on motorways are lowered to 100 km/h and most 100 km/h limits are lowered to 80 km/h. In many places, such as built-up areas, major junctions, road construction sites or even for no apparent reason (often a village or school not seen from the road), lower speed limits are posted. Speed cameras of different kinds are a fairly common occurrence. Where minor roads default to 80 km/h or, especially, when that speed limit is told explicitly with an additional sign saying ''yleisrajoitus'' or ''allmän begränsning'' ("general limit") – use your judgement. Often you need to be a rally driver in a rally car to keep that speed on these roads characterized by curves, potholes and/or lack of pavement, while you never know what is behind the next turn. On highways the traffic usually flows speeding a few km/h (most drivers know the exact leeway given by the police). As anywhere, if a queue is forming after you, stop at a suitable place to allow them passing. Using the shoulder, marked with an unbroken line, is usually not allowed. Likewise, an unbroken (double) centre line may not be crossed for overtaking. If it is broken on your side overtaking is allowed, as long as you can return to your side in time. <gallery widths="50px" perrow="2" width="100px" heights="50px" style="float: right; text-align:center"> Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory<br/>speed limit Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum<br/>speed </gallery> Advisory speed limits (square signs with blue background) are sometimes used at dangerous bends and similar and should mostly be taken very seriously: ignoring them will likely have you off the road. Sometimes they can be found where risk for elk or deer is exceptionally severe, in combination with the warning sign. Since 2020 there are also blue round signs giving a ''minimum'' speed to be maintained in normal conditions, in practice mostly forbidding slow vehicles. Finnish fines for endangerment of traffic (such as speeding 20 km/h over the limit) are based on income, so don't ignore the risk even if you have high incomes: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for €200,000! Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. Radar detectors, however, are illegal and are often confiscated by customs. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05 % is considered '''drunk driving''' and 0.12 % as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. ==Cope== VR's '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/night-and-car-carrier-trains overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. The loading sites are [[Helsinki]] (Pasila), [[Tampere]], [[Turku]], [[Oulu]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]]. Only some of the trains take cars, and only some combinations of departure and destination station are possible. The cars must usually be ready to be loaded an hour or so before departure. Usually you drive your car aboard yourself. The biggest cars do not fit, know your dimensions and check! If you are going to '''rent a car''' in some of the more sparsely populated regions you should probably reserve a car in advance. The offerings may be very limited and the rental firm may have nobody there unless they know you are coming. Most '''camping''' grounds cater to motor homes as well as caravans, and camping with tents. Some have small cabins for rent. There are '''rest stops''' on major and some minor roads. Space on '''ferries''' vary. Coming to Finland by ferry in summer with a motorhome or caravan, book in time. Road ferries should be no major problem, although some passages have queues of several hours in the worst times, such as before and after Midsummer. On the other archipelago ferries, there is often space only for a few cars, you might want to call in advance to hear whether a reservation is recommended, or whether there are some specific times you should avoid. ===Costs=== As for most EU countries, driving is rather expensive in Finland, with petrol/gasoline around €1.50 a litre (rising above €2 in 2022, i.e. €7.6/US gallon), and diesel normally 10–20 cents or so below. Prices are shown very visibly on high poles at petrol stations. There are no toll roads in Finland. Parking is expensive in the centres of big cities, sometimes only payable by card or app. '''Car hire''' is expensive, so visitors should consider for how many days and what part of the trip a car is needed; rates are generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. A compact car with a moderate engine is often much cheaper than a heavy SUV with a big engine. There is no need for a big 4-wheel drive as driving off-road is not allowed without permission. As always, check the fine print if you are going to use minor country roads or ice roads. For cabins off the beaten track, some cars may not have enough clearance. There are a few companies that offer car hire by app or web. Some require a drivers licence they can check automatically, in practice probably a Finnish one. As these do not check cars between rentals, make sure to take photos before using the car (24rent requires saving them 30 days). They may also require your cleaning the car, checking oil, air pressure etc. and filling up consumables, whether included in the price or not. * {{listing | name=24 Rental Network| alt=24go, 24rent, gonow | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=24go: by minute, €30/hr driving, €6/hr while parked | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-31 | content=In the major cities. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in select public car parks 24 hr/daily. Pay by hour or minute, no multi-day rentals without specific agreement. Different terms at [https://24go.fi 24Go] and [https://www.24rent.fi 24Rent]. }} * {{listing | name=Aimo Park | alt= | url=https://www.aimopark.fi/fi-fi/about/lisapalvelut/aimo-yhteiskayttoauto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6/30 min; €84/24 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Electric cars for short-time hire (max 2 days or by agreement). Finnish driving licence required; to register, use "Aimosharing2022" as "join code". Terms and conditions are in Finnish only, but check them, there are some odd clauses, such as about locking the car and charging it. Filling up and similar service has to be done by the customer as needed in paid hire time. Availability of a reserved car is not guaranteed, nor that it is in usable condition, such as charged. }} * {{listing | name=GoMore | alt= | url=https://gomore.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=GoMore’s platform offers private car owners the opportunity to rent cars safely to other members who have signed up for the service. }} * {{listing | name=Camptoo | alt= | url=https://www.camptoo.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=On the Camptoo service platform, ordinary owners of '''caravans''' and '''motorhomes''' rent their vehicle to tourists when it would otherwise be unused for a longer period of time. }} The app based firms are mainly for locals. As you probably want a car for several days, the ordinary car renting firms probably offer better prices and a wider range of options. Additionally, having somebody to talk to is an advantage. ===Fuel=== [[File:Neste Oil Vähäkyrö Tervajoki.JPG|thumb|A Neste petrol station]] Few '''petrol stations''' offer service, other than many having a shop and café with food. Filling is (except at some Shell stations) self-service, using a credit or debit card or banknotes, but if the station is staffed it might also be possible to fill up first and then pay indoors at the cashier. If you are driving at night when the petrol stations are closed (they usually close at 21:00 – though big stations, especially along major highways, may be open 24 hr daily), always remember to bring some banknotes for fuel. Automated fuel pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50 km and more between filling stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. Standard fuel in Finland are 95 octane petrol (gasoline; Finnish: ''bensiini'', Swedish: ''bensin''), diesel, and E85, an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Prices for petrol and diesel are high due to taxation, higher than average in Europe (but cheaper than in Norway). 98 octane petrol is also available on some filling stations. As elsewhere in EU '''ethanol''' (''etanoli''/''etanol'') is added to the petrol, 10% to 95-octan and 5% to 98-octan petrol. Some (old) engines do not like high ethanol content. Natural gas (''maakaasu''/''naturgas'') is [https://www.gasum.com/yksityisille/ available at 34 stations], and there are [https://latauskartta.fi public charging stations] (''latauspiste'') for electric cars in most of the country. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Winter driving|Animal collisions}} Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Fatality rates have been steadily falling for decades. Regulations are strictly enforced (notably drinking, speeding and risky overtaking) and speed limits are modest to maintain safe traffic. Speed limits on bigger roads are fine-tuned to conditions, so there is always a reason for the chosen speed limit and this is one of the key reasons for the safe traffic in Finland. Be careful at railway crossings on remote countryside roads: not all of them have barriers and lights, but there may still be a train approaching behind the wood in {{convert|140|km/h|sigfig=1}}. ===Winter=== [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow. The evergreen spruces have lost their colour in the haze.]] '''[[Winter driving|Driving a car in winter conditions]]''' may be a real challenge without proper training and experience. The golden rule for driving on snow, ice and slush: ''don't rush''. Braking distance increases dramatically, increase distance to the car in front of you from the standard 3 seconds to a 5–6 seconds or more. Inexperienced drivers should drive very carefully until they get used to the conditions and the car. Winter tyres are not mandatory any more unless circumstances require them – but they will be required most of the winter, at least on some roads. Other cars will have winter tyres when needed, so you mostly cannot keep a slower speed to compensate for lack of traction, which means you will be off the road in minutes if you encounter slush, snow or ice. Keep your car parked instead of ending up in a ditch. The change was made because streets and major roads in southern Finland may be dry and good for much of the winter. Locals with two cars can share the one with winter tyres when needed, those not changing on their only car will take the bus instead – but you probably don't have the luxury of just leaving your car to wait for the spring. Proper Nordic winter tyres are much better than "mud+snow" (M+S) tyres, as they stay soft enough also in cold weather. Most cars use steel-studded tyres, which allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on smooth icy surfaces, while non-studded winter tyres fare equally well in snow. The tread depth must be at least 3.0 mm on normal cars (more for heavy vehicles). Having winter tyres does not mean you can drive as in summer, they just give you a sporting chance to stay on the road in highway speeds when you unexpectedly hit black ice or built-up snow between lanes, or otherwise start to slide. The most important advice for such situations is: don't try to brake or turn! You have to gain control first. The most dangerous weather is around freezing (0 °C, 32°F), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Slush and snow, such as "ridges" between lanes, are also a danger. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them (ask before using them, as there may be specific rules). Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Always bring enough clothes and food, always calculate plenty of time. Be prepared to cancel or postpone trips in winter. ===Animal collisions=== [[File:Reindeer in Posio.JPG|thumb|Two hazards; reindeer on an icy highway]] '''[[Animal collisions]]''' with deer, moose and reindeer are a main risk factor in Finland, particularly at dawn and dusk. The biggest roads normally have fences against wild animals, but the smaller roads do not. Collisions with moose (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in the southern and south-western parts of the country. In Lapland you will also have to watch out for semi-domesticated reindeer. They usually travel in herds. Always slow down until all of them have passed as they may suddenly regroup in front of the car. Reindeer will choose themselves where to leave the road, following the road to the next level place at the roadside and then disappear into the wilderness. Bear collisions sometimes happen in eastern parts of the country, and boar collisions in the south. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured (the police will call local hunters or reindeer handlers to track it). If you hit a bear or boar, avoid getting out of the car, as it may attack. Be extra careful to wild animals on the roads under these circumstances: * Sunrise/sunset. * Springtime (as moose reject last year's calves and give birth to new ones). * Moose hunting season in early October. * Edge of forests. * Bridges across streams. In some cases there are fences along part of the road and then the fences stop for the purpose of letting the animals pass. In such cases and in other places where wild animals are often seen there are normally warning signs. These animals are mostly moving at dusk and dawn. While driving along lakes be especially observant as animals go for drinks at the lakes. Also, if driving in the hunting season, the wild animals might be scared by hunting parties and move around more than usual. === Crime === While Finland has a low [[crime]] rate, car burglaries are not unheard of, especially in cities. Avoid leaving valuables in the car. == Itineraries == * [[Blue Highway]] – along rivers and lakes from Norway to Russia, through Finland * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]] – along the west coast and the border river to Tromsø * [[Finland in ten days by car]] – suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]] – from Helsinki to the north along E75 * [[Hämeen Härkätie]] – a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]] – a historic route along the south coast ==See also== * [[Driving in Sweden]] * [[Driving in Norway]] * [[Driving in Russia]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Driving in Europe}} i4af1etpm91hvj1dcvsqdi54swbwpdy 4491777 4491776 2022-07-28T12:17:20Z LPfi 79572 /* Rules */ time span wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Driving in Finland Banner.jpg|caption=Training for slippery winter roads}} {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Aerial view Inari.jpg|thumb|Most places in the Finnish countryside are easiest to reach by car.]] '''[[Finland]]''' is the most sparsely populated country in the [[European Union]]. Outside the major cities, [[driving]] is usually the most practical way to get around. Traffic is safe, speed is modest and most roads have little traffic. Drivers should allow plenty of time for the drive and for frequent sightseeing stops. Long distances, particularly in the south-north direction, means that driving takes time. A drive along the full extent of [[Highway 4 (Finland)|national road 4]] (E75) takes 15 hours. In [[Helsinki]], roads and streets are congested in rush hours, many streets are one-way, making navigation difficult, and parking is scarce and expensive. In addition, don't count on all lanes being available, but cut off by frequent road, tram track and public utility works, and building renovations where the adjacent lane is blocked. Not perhaps to the degree of major cities elsewhere, but enough that your main worry should be how to get rid of your car. Most families here don't have one, instead relying on public transport when not walking. Also in and between other major cities, the public transport is mostly adequate, and there may be problems with congestion and parking, although not as severe as in Helsinki. ==Prepare== {{see also|Driving in Europe}} From February 2018, '''driving licences''' from abroad are generally accepted in Finland. EU/EEA licences are valid as such. Most other licences are valid for tourists driving motorcycles or normal cars (Finnish class A and B, not heavy-duty vehicles like buses or lorries) given they are in a Latin script or translated into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source. Minimum driving age is 18. If you are going to drive in '''[[Winter driving|winter conditions]]''' you should check that you and your car can handle them. Winter tyres are compulsory November–March when road conditions require them. Expect the odd snowfall or freezing night October-April even in the south. Snow in the south in September or May is unlikely, but has happened. If you come in early autumn or late spring, you might just decide to leave the car parked if there is snow or black ice, but do that decision beforehand, so that you are not tempted to drive anyway without preparation. And make sure you note if there have been low temperatures in the night, or might be when you have to catch your plane. '''Foreign-registered cars''' can be used in Finland for a limited time – registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. They need either an EU registration plate or a nationality sticker. If you opt to '''buy a car''' in Finland, make sure it has all annual taxes paid, check when its next formal inspection is due (emissions, brakes, lights, general condition etc.) and buy the compulsory insurance. Those travelling by '''motorbike''', moped, snowmobile or similar, including passengers, are required to wear helmets. Bikers are generally required to wear one also, but violating that rule is mostly ignored by the police. For motorised vehicles counted as bikes, such as some electric mopeds, enforcement may be stricter. ==Get in== [[File:Silja Serenade bow view - Stockholm, Sweden - 18 Sept. 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Boarding the ferry in Stockholm]] As [[Finland]], [[Estonia]], [[Germany]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]] are part of the [[Schengen area]], the borders between these countries are in theory open. The ferries, however, impose passport or ID checks, to avoid liabilities for people from outside EU/EEA without right to enter, and the customs sometimes have checks. The land borders to Sweden and Norway are usually open also in practice, with customs stations on the Norwegian border for those wanting to declare some goods. In COVID-19 times passing is more controlled and mostly allowed only in the day. Those [[travelling with pets]] should check requirements. There are a few serious diseases that border authorities do their best to keep at bay, and you don't want your pet to be put in quarantine. From '''Sweden''' there are car ferries from the Stockholm region to [[Åland]], [[Turku]], [[Hanko]] and [[Helsinki]] and from Umeå to [[Vaasa]]. In the north the border is along the river Tornionjoki and its tributaries, with several bridges. The ferries from Sweden are useful also when coming from '''Norway''', by E18 from central and southern Norway via the Stockholm region, and by E12 (the [[Blue Highway]]) from Mo i Rana via Umeå. [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] is useful when coming from the Lofoten area (change roads at Överkalix, Morjärv or Töre to get to Finland). From Troms and Finnmark there are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]] (useful from Tromsø), Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]], when coming via Kautokeino), [[Karigasniemi]] (via Karasjok), [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] (via Tana bru) and [[Näätämö]] (from Kirkenes). From '''Estonia''' there is massive ferry traffic between Tallinn and Helsinki, some connections to Åland, and possibly one to [[Hanko]]. There are also car ferries from '''Germany''' to [[Helsinki]]. The [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] from Umeå and Tallinn to Vaasa and Helsinki are mostly day services, to Turku you can choose between day and night ferries, while the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki leave in the afternoon and arrive late in the morning. The ones from Germany travel one or two nights. Most of the services are on cruise ferries with shopping and entertainment on board, while a few from Kapellskär in the Stockholm region and the ones from Germany are more quiet ordinary ropax ferries, with main focus on lorries, trailers and drivers, but also some facilities for families. The border to '''[[Russia]]''' is regulated, with nine border crossings for cars (and one for trains) along the 1,340-km-long border. The southernmost five used to be open around the clock, the four further north only in daytime, but in COVID-19 times you need to check. Also the Russian war on Ukraine may affect the crossings. Imatra is closed as of June 2021. The border crossings from Russia are at Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka near [[Hamina]] on E18 from Saint Petersburg via Vyborg, Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/Svetogorsk (Enso), Niirala (Tohmajärvi, near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]], from Kostomuksha), [[Kuusamo]] (from northern Russian Karelia), Kelloselkä ([[Salla]], from Kandalaksha) and Raja-Jooseppi/Lotta ([[Inari]], from Murmansk). There is also a cruise ferry from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. ==Roads== [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road. Junction and coach stop on the right-hand side.]] Main roads hold the same standards as in Western Europe in general. The first part of major highways raying out from Helsinki are motorways/freeways/expressways (divided, controlled access, with four or more lanes), as are some highways around bigger cities (e.g. Highway 4 north and south of Oulu) and in practice all of E18 along the south coast, but otherwise also highways are usually undivided 2-lane roads. All highways (numbered 1–99) are paved, as are most regional roads (numbered 100–999), while local roads (with seldom used four-digit numbers or no numbers at all) may be gravel, especially in sparsely populated areas. There may be problems with washboarding and potholes on the local roads, but they should still be drivable with any car. The smallest roads on the other hand, such as the last kilometres to a private cottage, can be in any condition: perfectly paved, gravel, or stony and potholed ones requiring high clearance. In winter many roads for forestry, cottages and hiking destinations may be unmaintained and covered in deep snow. The European routes ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], E12, E18, [[E45 through Europe|E45]], E63 and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]]) are signposted as such, but also by their national road numbers like other roads. Addresses use the name of the road, which for the main roads often is signposted only in urban areas. The national numbers of main national roads are well-known, the European numbers less so, the names mainly known by locals (and may be used for other roads in other municipalities). Main roads are usually fairly well maintained. Lower classed roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. A major reason for these is frost heaving and therefore these issues are more prevalent in the spring when snow and ice melts and their effects during the winter is revealed. Sometimes the damage gets repaired in the summer, but not always. ==Rules== A '''new law''' on traffic came into force in June 2020. Some traffic signs and road markings changed (nominally; different markings will be changed in 2–10 years), as well as some rules. The differences are minor from a foreigners' viewpoint, but don't trust advice that might not have gotten updated, and don't get upset or confused if you have been told something that is not true any more (e.g. winter tyres are obligatory only when the conditions require them, regardless of dates – conditions however require them most of the time they were mandatory, except perhaps on major roads in the south). '''[[Åland]]''' has its own traffic laws. Winter tyres are compulsory December–February and parking on the left side of a bidirectional road is not allowed. The other differences should not cause problems. Speed limits are 50, 70 or 90 km/h. <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Elk or deer File:Finland road sign A21.svg|Inter&shy;section File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C28.svg|Overtaking prohibited File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Finland road sign 855b.svg|thumb|upright|Paid parking M–F 08:00–17:00 and Sa 10:00–15:00, parking is free in nights and on Sundays.]] Traffic drives on the right. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. * Always '''give way to the right''', unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or a give way sign). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Turning '''right on red''' in traffic lights is '''illegal''' unless explicitly allowed; this means a separate lane with a yield sign – the unlit green arrow you may see in Germany for example is not used. Intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows instead. If a green arrow is lit, also the pedestrian crossing has a red light. * '''White lights''' are used at railway crossings instead of green. White arrows are for buses and trams only. * '''Signs''' use the following shorthand: white or black numbers are for Mondays to Fridays, white/black numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays; "8–16" in white/black means weekdays 08:00 to 16:00. These are common in parking spaces, but also used e.g. when some lanes are reserved for bus traffic during rush hours. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign (or an additional panel, as in the case of parking meters) does not apply on weekends at all. * '''Trams''' always have the right of way. You may encounter these in Helsinki, and since August 2021 in Tampere. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * Vehicles are required by law to '''stop at zebra crossings''', when a pedestrian intends to cross the road – and when another car has stopped, regardless of whether or not you can see any pedestrian, similarly as if there were a stop sign, and to slow down enough to be able to stop in case. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * '''Circular traffic''' can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lanes are covered with snow. Luckily this problem is confined to a couple of bigger (and older) intersections in cities. * Using '''seat belts''' is mandatory. Children of less than 135 cm must use appropriate devices (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). * '''Mobile phones''' may not be used without hands-free equipment while driving. If the police thinks anything you do is distracting you from the traffic, they may fine you. [[File:Finland road sign I18.svg|thumb|upright|Default speed limits, as signed at the border]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns and villages – note the "town" signs – {{kmh|80}} on country roads and {{kmh|120}} on motorways, but 40 or 30 km/h zones are common in cities, {{kmh|60}} common near villages and {{kmh|100}} the most common speed limit on motorways. From around mid-October to April, speed limits on motorways are lowered to 100 km/h and most 100 km/h limits are lowered to 80 km/h. In many places, such as built-up areas, major junctions, road construction sites or even for no apparent reason (often a village or school not seen from the road), lower speed limits are posted. Speed cameras of different kinds are a fairly common occurrence. Where minor roads default to 80 km/h or, especially, when that speed limit is told explicitly with an additional sign saying ''yleisrajoitus'' or ''allmän begränsning'' ("general limit") – use your judgement. Often you need to be a rally driver in a rally car to keep that speed on these roads characterized by curves, potholes and/or lack of pavement, while you never know what is behind the next turn. On highways the traffic usually flows speeding a few km/h (most drivers know the exact leeway given by the police). As anywhere, if a queue is forming after you, stop at a suitable place to allow them passing. Using the shoulder, marked with an unbroken line, is usually not allowed. Likewise, an unbroken (double) centre line may not be crossed for overtaking. If it is broken on your side overtaking is allowed, as long as you can return to your side in time. <gallery widths="50px" perrow="2" width="100px" heights="50px" style="float: right; text-align:center"> Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory<br/>speed limit Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum<br/>speed </gallery> Advisory speed limits (square signs with blue background) are sometimes used at dangerous bends and similar and should mostly be taken very seriously: ignoring them will likely have you off the road. Sometimes they can be found where risk for elk or deer is exceptionally severe, in combination with the warning sign. Since 2020 there are also blue round signs giving a ''minimum'' speed to be maintained in normal conditions, in practice mostly forbidding slow vehicles. Finnish fines for endangerment of traffic (such as speeding 20 km/h over the limit) are based on income, so don't ignore the risk even if you have high incomes: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for €200,000! Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. Radar detectors, however, are illegal and are often confiscated by customs. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05 % is considered '''drunk driving''' and 0.12 % as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. ==Cope== VR's '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/night-and-car-carrier-trains overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. The loading sites are [[Helsinki]] (Pasila), [[Tampere]], [[Turku]], [[Oulu]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]]. Only some of the trains take cars, and only some combinations of departure and destination station are possible. The cars must usually be ready to be loaded an hour or so before departure. Usually you drive your car aboard yourself. The biggest cars do not fit, know your dimensions and check! If you are going to '''rent a car''' in some of the more sparsely populated regions you should probably reserve a car in advance. The offerings may be very limited and the rental firm may have nobody there unless they know you are coming. Most '''camping''' grounds cater to motor homes as well as caravans, and camping with tents. Some have small cabins for rent. There are '''rest stops''' on major and some minor roads. Space on '''ferries''' vary. Coming to Finland by ferry in summer with a motorhome or caravan, book in time. Road ferries should be no major problem, although some passages have queues of several hours in the worst times, such as before and after Midsummer. On the other archipelago ferries, there is often space only for a few cars, you might want to call in advance to hear whether a reservation is recommended, or whether there are some specific times you should avoid. ===Costs=== As for most EU countries, driving is rather expensive in Finland, with petrol/gasoline around €1.50 a litre (rising above €2 in 2022, i.e. €7.6/US gallon), and diesel normally 10–20 cents or so below. Prices are shown very visibly on high poles at petrol stations. There are no toll roads in Finland. Parking is expensive in the centres of big cities, sometimes only payable by card or app. '''Car hire''' is expensive, so visitors should consider for how many days and what part of the trip a car is needed; rates are generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. A compact car with a moderate engine is often much cheaper than a heavy SUV with a big engine. There is no need for a big 4-wheel drive as driving off-road is not allowed without permission. As always, check the fine print if you are going to use minor country roads or ice roads. For cabins off the beaten track, some cars may not have enough clearance. There are a few companies that offer car hire by app or web. Some require a drivers licence they can check automatically, in practice probably a Finnish one. As these do not check cars between rentals, make sure to take photos before using the car (24rent requires saving them 30 days). They may also require your cleaning the car, checking oil, air pressure etc. and filling up consumables, whether included in the price or not. * {{listing | name=24 Rental Network| alt=24go, 24rent, gonow | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=24go: by minute, €30/hr driving, €6/hr while parked | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-31 | content=In the major cities. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in select public car parks 24 hr/daily. Pay by hour or minute, no multi-day rentals without specific agreement. Different terms at [https://24go.fi 24Go] and [https://www.24rent.fi 24Rent]. }} * {{listing | name=Aimo Park | alt= | url=https://www.aimopark.fi/fi-fi/about/lisapalvelut/aimo-yhteiskayttoauto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6/30 min; €84/24 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Electric cars for short-time hire (max 2 days or by agreement). Finnish driving licence required; to register, use "Aimosharing2022" as "join code". Terms and conditions are in Finnish only, but check them, there are some odd clauses, such as about locking the car and charging it. Filling up and similar service has to be done by the customer as needed in paid hire time. Availability of a reserved car is not guaranteed, nor that it is in usable condition, such as charged. }} * {{listing | name=GoMore | alt= | url=https://gomore.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=GoMore’s platform offers private car owners the opportunity to rent cars safely to other members who have signed up for the service. }} * {{listing | name=Camptoo | alt= | url=https://www.camptoo.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=On the Camptoo service platform, ordinary owners of '''caravans''' and '''motorhomes''' rent their vehicle to tourists when it would otherwise be unused for a longer period of time. }} The app based firms are mainly for locals. As you probably want a car for several days, the ordinary car renting firms probably offer better prices and a wider range of options. Additionally, having somebody to talk to is an advantage. ===Fuel=== [[File:Neste Oil Vähäkyrö Tervajoki.JPG|thumb|A Neste petrol station]] Few '''petrol stations''' offer service, other than many having a shop and café with food. Filling is (except at some Shell stations) self-service, using a credit or debit card or banknotes, but if the station is staffed it might also be possible to fill up first and then pay indoors at the cashier. If you are driving at night when the petrol stations are closed (they usually close at 21:00 – though big stations, especially along major highways, may be open 24 hr daily), always remember to bring some banknotes for fuel. Automated fuel pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50 km and more between filling stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. Standard fuel in Finland are 95 octane petrol (gasoline; Finnish: ''bensiini'', Swedish: ''bensin''), diesel, and E85, an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Prices for petrol and diesel are high due to taxation, higher than average in Europe (but cheaper than in Norway). 98 octane petrol is also available on some filling stations. As elsewhere in EU '''ethanol''' (''etanoli''/''etanol'') is added to the petrol, 10% to 95-octan and 5% to 98-octan petrol. Some (old) engines do not like high ethanol content. Natural gas (''maakaasu''/''naturgas'') is [https://www.gasum.com/yksityisille/ available at 34 stations], and there are [https://latauskartta.fi public charging stations] (''latauspiste'') for electric cars in most of the country. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Winter driving|Animal collisions}} Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Fatality rates have been steadily falling for decades. Regulations are strictly enforced (notably drinking, speeding and risky overtaking) and speed limits are modest to maintain safe traffic. Speed limits on bigger roads are fine-tuned to conditions, so there is always a reason for the chosen speed limit and this is one of the key reasons for the safe traffic in Finland. Be careful at railway crossings on remote countryside roads: not all of them have barriers and lights, but there may still be a train approaching behind the wood in {{convert|140|km/h|sigfig=1}}. ===Winter=== [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow. The evergreen spruces have lost their colour in the haze.]] '''[[Winter driving|Driving a car in winter conditions]]''' may be a real challenge without proper training and experience. The golden rule for driving on snow, ice and slush: ''don't rush''. Braking distance increases dramatically, increase distance to the car in front of you from the standard 3 seconds to a 5–6 seconds or more. Inexperienced drivers should drive very carefully until they get used to the conditions and the car. Winter tyres are not mandatory any more unless circumstances require them – but they will be required most of the winter, at least on some roads. Other cars will have winter tyres when needed, so you mostly cannot keep a slower speed to compensate for lack of traction, which means you will be off the road in minutes if you encounter slush, snow or ice. Keep your car parked instead of ending up in a ditch. The change was made because streets and major roads in southern Finland may be dry and good for much of the winter. Locals with two cars can share the one with winter tyres when needed, those not changing on their only car will take the bus instead – but you probably don't have the luxury of just leaving your car to wait for the spring. Proper Nordic winter tyres are much better than "mud+snow" (M+S) tyres, as they stay soft enough also in cold weather. Most cars use steel-studded tyres, which allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on smooth icy surfaces, while non-studded winter tyres fare equally well in snow. The tread depth must be at least 3.0 mm on normal cars (more for heavy vehicles). Having winter tyres does not mean you can drive as in summer, they just give you a sporting chance to stay on the road in highway speeds when you unexpectedly hit black ice or built-up snow between lanes, or otherwise start to slide. The most important advice for such situations is: don't try to brake or turn! You have to gain control first. The most dangerous weather is around freezing (0 °C, 32°F), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Slush and snow, such as "ridges" between lanes, are also a danger. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them (ask before using them, as there may be specific rules). Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Always bring enough clothes and food, always calculate plenty of time. Be prepared to cancel or postpone trips in winter. ===Animal collisions=== [[File:Reindeer in Posio.JPG|thumb|Two hazards; reindeer on an icy highway]] '''[[Animal collisions]]''' with deer, moose and reindeer are a main risk factor in Finland, particularly at dawn and dusk. The biggest roads normally have fences against wild animals, but the smaller roads do not. Collisions with moose (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in the southern and south-western parts of the country. In Lapland you will also have to watch out for semi-domesticated reindeer. They usually travel in herds. Always slow down until all of them have passed as they may suddenly regroup in front of the car. Reindeer will choose themselves where to leave the road, following the road to the next level place at the roadside and then disappear into the wilderness. Bear collisions sometimes happen in eastern parts of the country, and boar collisions in the south. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured (the police will call local hunters or reindeer handlers to track it). If you hit a bear or boar, avoid getting out of the car, as it may attack. Be extra careful to wild animals on the roads under these circumstances: * Sunrise/sunset. * Springtime (as moose reject last year's calves and give birth to new ones). * Moose hunting season in early October. * Edge of forests. * Bridges across streams. In some cases there are fences along part of the road and then the fences stop for the purpose of letting the animals pass. In such cases and in other places where wild animals are often seen there are normally warning signs. These animals are mostly moving at dusk and dawn. While driving along lakes be especially observant as animals go for drinks at the lakes. Also, if driving in the hunting season, the wild animals might be scared by hunting parties and move around more than usual. === Crime === While Finland has a low [[crime]] rate, car burglaries are not unheard of, especially in cities. Avoid leaving valuables in the car. == Itineraries == * [[Blue Highway]] – along rivers and lakes from Norway to Russia, through Finland * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]] – along the west coast and the border river to Tromsø * [[Finland in ten days by car]] – suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]] – from Helsinki to the north along E75 * [[Hämeen Härkätie]] – a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]] – a historic route along the south coast ==See also== * [[Driving in Sweden]] * [[Driving in Norway]] * [[Driving in Russia]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Driving in Europe}} ko5aosogi4f2y28x298w2rjbdbk5f4f 4491940 4491777 2022-07-28T18:32:37Z Ypsilon 1806 /* Get in */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Driving in Finland Banner.jpg|caption=Training for slippery winter roads}} {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Aerial view Inari.jpg|thumb|Most places in the Finnish countryside are easiest to reach by car.]] '''[[Finland]]''' is the most sparsely populated country in the [[European Union]]. Outside the major cities, [[driving]] is usually the most practical way to get around. Traffic is safe, speed is modest and most roads have little traffic. Drivers should allow plenty of time for the drive and for frequent sightseeing stops. Long distances, particularly in the south-north direction, means that driving takes time. A drive along the full extent of [[Highway 4 (Finland)|national road 4]] (E75) takes 15 hours. In [[Helsinki]], roads and streets are congested in rush hours, many streets are one-way, making navigation difficult, and parking is scarce and expensive. In addition, don't count on all lanes being available, but cut off by frequent road, tram track and public utility works, and building renovations where the adjacent lane is blocked. Not perhaps to the degree of major cities elsewhere, but enough that your main worry should be how to get rid of your car. Most families here don't have one, instead relying on public transport when not walking. Also in and between other major cities, the public transport is mostly adequate, and there may be problems with congestion and parking, although not as severe as in Helsinki. ==Prepare== {{see also|Driving in Europe}} From February 2018, '''driving licences''' from abroad are generally accepted in Finland. EU/EEA licences are valid as such. Most other licences are valid for tourists driving motorcycles or normal cars (Finnish class A and B, not heavy-duty vehicles like buses or lorries) given they are in a Latin script or translated into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source. Minimum driving age is 18. If you are going to drive in '''[[Winter driving|winter conditions]]''' you should check that you and your car can handle them. Winter tyres are compulsory November–March when road conditions require them. Expect the odd snowfall or freezing night October-April even in the south. Snow in the south in September or May is unlikely, but has happened. If you come in early autumn or late spring, you might just decide to leave the car parked if there is snow or black ice, but do that decision beforehand, so that you are not tempted to drive anyway without preparation. And make sure you note if there have been low temperatures in the night, or might be when you have to catch your plane. '''Foreign-registered cars''' can be used in Finland for a limited time – registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. They need either an EU registration plate or a nationality sticker. If you opt to '''buy a car''' in Finland, make sure it has all annual taxes paid, check when its next formal inspection is due (emissions, brakes, lights, general condition etc.) and buy the compulsory insurance. Those travelling by '''motorbike''', moped, snowmobile or similar, including passengers, are required to wear helmets. Bikers are generally required to wear one also, but violating that rule is mostly ignored by the police. For motorised vehicles counted as bikes, such as some electric mopeds, enforcement may be stricter. ==Get in== [[File:Silja Serenade bow view - Stockholm, Sweden - 18 Sept. 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Boarding the ferry in Stockholm]] ===General=== As [[Finland]], [[Estonia]], [[Germany]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]] are part of the [[Schengen area]], the borders between these countries are in theory open. The ferries, however, impose passport or ID checks, to avoid liabilities for people from outside EU/EEA without right to enter, and the customs sometimes have checks. The land borders to Sweden and Norway are usually open also in practice, with customs stations on the Norwegian border for those wanting to declare some goods. In COVID-19 times passing is more controlled and mostly allowed only in the day. Those [[travelling with pets]] should check requirements. There are a few serious diseases that border authorities do their best to keep at bay, and you don't want your pet to be put in quarantine. ===From Schengen countries=== From '''Sweden''' there are car ferries from the Stockholm region to [[Åland]], [[Turku]], [[Hanko]] and [[Helsinki]] and from Umeå to [[Vaasa]]. In the north the border is along the river Tornionjoki and its tributaries, with several bridges. The ferries from Sweden are useful also when coming from '''Norway''', by E18 from central and southern Norway via the Stockholm region, and by E12 (the [[Blue Highway]]) from Mo i Rana via Umeå. [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] is useful when coming from the Lofoten area (change roads at Överkalix, Morjärv or Töre to get to Finland). From Troms and Finnmark there are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]] (useful from Tromsø), Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]], when coming via Kautokeino), [[Karigasniemi]] (via Karasjok), [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] (via Tana bru) and [[Näätämö]] (from Kirkenes). From '''Estonia''' there is massive ferry traffic between Tallinn and Helsinki and some connections to Åland (on the Estonia-Sweden ferries). There are also car ferries from '''Germany''' to [[Helsinki]]. ===Ferries=== The [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] from Umeå and Tallinn to Vaasa and Helsinki are mostly day services, to Turku you can choose between day and night ferries, while the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki leave in the afternoon and arrive late in the morning. The ones from Germany travel one or two nights. Most of the services are on cruise ferries with shopping and entertainment on board, while a few from Kapellskär in the Stockholm region and the ones from Germany are more quiet ordinary ropax ferries, with main focus on lorries, trailers and drivers, but also some facilities for families. ===From Russia=== The border to '''[[Russia]]''' is regulated, with nine border crossings for cars (and one for trains) along the 1,340-km-long border. The southernmost five used to be open around the clock, the four further north only in daytime, but in COVID-19 times you need to check. Also the Russian war on Ukraine may affect the crossings. Imatra is closed as of June 2021. The border crossings from Russia are at Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka near [[Hamina]] on E18 from Saint Petersburg via Vyborg, Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/Svetogorsk (Enso), Niirala (Tohmajärvi, near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]], from Kostomuksha), [[Kuusamo]] (from northern Russian Karelia), Kelloselkä ([[Salla]], from Kandalaksha) and Raja-Jooseppi/Lotta ([[Inari]], from Murmansk). There is also a cruise ferry from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. ==Roads== [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road. Junction and coach stop on the right-hand side.]] Main roads hold the same standards as in Western Europe in general. The first part of major highways raying out from Helsinki are motorways/freeways/expressways (divided, controlled access, with four or more lanes), as are some highways around bigger cities (e.g. Highway 4 north and south of Oulu) and in practice all of E18 along the south coast, but otherwise also highways are usually undivided 2-lane roads. All highways (numbered 1–99) are paved, as are most regional roads (numbered 100–999), while local roads (with seldom used four-digit numbers or no numbers at all) may be gravel, especially in sparsely populated areas. There may be problems with washboarding and potholes on the local roads, but they should still be drivable with any car. The smallest roads on the other hand, such as the last kilometres to a private cottage, can be in any condition: perfectly paved, gravel, or stony and potholed ones requiring high clearance. In winter many roads for forestry, cottages and hiking destinations may be unmaintained and covered in deep snow. The European routes ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], E12, E18, [[E45 through Europe|E45]], E63 and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]]) are signposted as such, but also by their national road numbers like other roads. Addresses use the name of the road, which for the main roads often is signposted only in urban areas. The national numbers of main national roads are well-known, the European numbers less so, the names mainly known by locals (and may be used for other roads in other municipalities). Main roads are usually fairly well maintained. Lower classed roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. A major reason for these is frost heaving and therefore these issues are more prevalent in the spring when snow and ice melts and their effects during the winter is revealed. Sometimes the damage gets repaired in the summer, but not always. ==Rules== A '''new law''' on traffic came into force in June 2020. Some traffic signs and road markings changed (nominally; different markings will be changed in 2–10 years), as well as some rules. The differences are minor from a foreigners' viewpoint, but don't trust advice that might not have gotten updated, and don't get upset or confused if you have been told something that is not true any more (e.g. winter tyres are obligatory only when the conditions require them, regardless of dates – conditions however require them most of the time they were mandatory, except perhaps on major roads in the south). '''[[Åland]]''' has its own traffic laws. Winter tyres are compulsory December–February and parking on the left side of a bidirectional road is not allowed. The other differences should not cause problems. Speed limits are 50, 70 or 90 km/h. <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Elk or deer File:Finland road sign A21.svg|Inter&shy;section File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C28.svg|Overtaking prohibited File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Finland road sign 855b.svg|thumb|upright|Paid parking M–F 08:00–17:00 and Sa 10:00–15:00, parking is free in nights and on Sundays.]] Traffic drives on the right. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. * Always '''give way to the right''', unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or a give way sign). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Turning '''right on red''' in traffic lights is '''illegal''' unless explicitly allowed; this means a separate lane with a yield sign – the unlit green arrow you may see in Germany for example is not used. Intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows instead. If a green arrow is lit, also the pedestrian crossing has a red light. * '''White lights''' are used at railway crossings instead of green. White arrows are for buses and trams only. * '''Signs''' use the following shorthand: white or black numbers are for Mondays to Fridays, white/black numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays; "8–16" in white/black means weekdays 08:00 to 16:00. These are common in parking spaces, but also used e.g. when some lanes are reserved for bus traffic during rush hours. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign (or an additional panel, as in the case of parking meters) does not apply on weekends at all. * '''Trams''' always have the right of way. You may encounter these in Helsinki, and since August 2021 in Tampere. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * Vehicles are required by law to '''stop at zebra crossings''', when a pedestrian intends to cross the road – and when another car has stopped, regardless of whether or not you can see any pedestrian, similarly as if there were a stop sign, and to slow down enough to be able to stop in case. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * '''Circular traffic''' can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lanes are covered with snow. Luckily this problem is confined to a couple of bigger (and older) intersections in cities. * Using '''seat belts''' is mandatory. Children of less than 135 cm must use appropriate devices (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). * '''Mobile phones''' may not be used without hands-free equipment while driving. If the police thinks anything you do is distracting you from the traffic, they may fine you. [[File:Finland road sign I18.svg|thumb|upright|Default speed limits, as signed at the border]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns and villages – note the "town" signs – {{kmh|80}} on country roads and {{kmh|120}} on motorways, but 40 or 30 km/h zones are common in cities, {{kmh|60}} common near villages and {{kmh|100}} the most common speed limit on motorways. From around mid-October to April, speed limits on motorways are lowered to 100 km/h and most 100 km/h limits are lowered to 80 km/h. In many places, such as built-up areas, major junctions, road construction sites or even for no apparent reason (often a village or school not seen from the road), lower speed limits are posted. Speed cameras of different kinds are a fairly common occurrence. Where minor roads default to 80 km/h or, especially, when that speed limit is told explicitly with an additional sign saying ''yleisrajoitus'' or ''allmän begränsning'' ("general limit") – use your judgement. Often you need to be a rally driver in a rally car to keep that speed on these roads characterized by curves, potholes and/or lack of pavement, while you never know what is behind the next turn. On highways the traffic usually flows speeding a few km/h (most drivers know the exact leeway given by the police). As anywhere, if a queue is forming after you, stop at a suitable place to allow them passing. Using the shoulder, marked with an unbroken line, is usually not allowed. Likewise, an unbroken (double) centre line may not be crossed for overtaking. If it is broken on your side overtaking is allowed, as long as you can return to your side in time. <gallery widths="50px" perrow="2" width="100px" heights="50px" style="float: right; text-align:center"> Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory<br/>speed limit Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum<br/>speed </gallery> Advisory speed limits (square signs with blue background) are sometimes used at dangerous bends and similar and should mostly be taken very seriously: ignoring them will likely have you off the road. Sometimes they can be found where risk for elk or deer is exceptionally severe, in combination with the warning sign. Since 2020 there are also blue round signs giving a ''minimum'' speed to be maintained in normal conditions, in practice mostly forbidding slow vehicles. Finnish fines for endangerment of traffic (such as speeding 20 km/h over the limit) are based on income, so don't ignore the risk even if you have high incomes: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for €200,000! Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. Radar detectors, however, are illegal and are often confiscated by customs. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05 % is considered '''drunk driving''' and 0.12 % as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. ==Cope== VR's '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/night-and-car-carrier-trains overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. The loading sites are [[Helsinki]] (Pasila), [[Tampere]], [[Turku]], [[Oulu]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]]. Only some of the trains take cars, and only some combinations of departure and destination station are possible. The cars must usually be ready to be loaded an hour or so before departure. Usually you drive your car aboard yourself. The biggest cars do not fit, know your dimensions and check! If you are going to '''rent a car''' in some of the more sparsely populated regions you should probably reserve a car in advance. The offerings may be very limited and the rental firm may have nobody there unless they know you are coming. Most '''camping''' grounds cater to motor homes as well as caravans, and camping with tents. Some have small cabins for rent. There are '''rest stops''' on major and some minor roads. Space on '''ferries''' vary. Coming to Finland by ferry in summer with a motorhome or caravan, book in time. Road ferries should be no major problem, although some passages have queues of several hours in the worst times, such as before and after Midsummer. On the other archipelago ferries, there is often space only for a few cars, you might want to call in advance to hear whether a reservation is recommended, or whether there are some specific times you should avoid. ===Costs=== As for most EU countries, driving is rather expensive in Finland, with petrol/gasoline around €1.50 a litre (rising above €2 in 2022, i.e. €7.6/US gallon), and diesel normally 10–20 cents or so below. Prices are shown very visibly on high poles at petrol stations. There are no toll roads in Finland. Parking is expensive in the centres of big cities, sometimes only payable by card or app. '''Car hire''' is expensive, so visitors should consider for how many days and what part of the trip a car is needed; rates are generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. A compact car with a moderate engine is often much cheaper than a heavy SUV with a big engine. There is no need for a big 4-wheel drive as driving off-road is not allowed without permission. As always, check the fine print if you are going to use minor country roads or ice roads. For cabins off the beaten track, some cars may not have enough clearance. There are a few companies that offer car hire by app or web. Some require a drivers licence they can check automatically, in practice probably a Finnish one. As these do not check cars between rentals, make sure to take photos before using the car (24rent requires saving them 30 days). They may also require your cleaning the car, checking oil, air pressure etc. and filling up consumables, whether included in the price or not. * {{listing | name=24 Rental Network| alt=24go, 24rent, gonow | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=24go: by minute, €30/hr driving, €6/hr while parked | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-31 | content=In the major cities. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in select public car parks 24 hr/daily. Pay by hour or minute, no multi-day rentals without specific agreement. Different terms at [https://24go.fi 24Go] and [https://www.24rent.fi 24Rent]. }} * {{listing | name=Aimo Park | alt= | url=https://www.aimopark.fi/fi-fi/about/lisapalvelut/aimo-yhteiskayttoauto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6/30 min; €84/24 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Electric cars for short-time hire (max 2 days or by agreement). Finnish driving licence required; to register, use "Aimosharing2022" as "join code". Terms and conditions are in Finnish only, but check them, there are some odd clauses, such as about locking the car and charging it. Filling up and similar service has to be done by the customer as needed in paid hire time. Availability of a reserved car is not guaranteed, nor that it is in usable condition, such as charged. }} * {{listing | name=GoMore | alt= | url=https://gomore.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=GoMore’s platform offers private car owners the opportunity to rent cars safely to other members who have signed up for the service. }} * {{listing | name=Camptoo | alt= | url=https://www.camptoo.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=On the Camptoo service platform, ordinary owners of '''caravans''' and '''motorhomes''' rent their vehicle to tourists when it would otherwise be unused for a longer period of time. }} The app based firms are mainly for locals. As you probably want a car for several days, the ordinary car renting firms probably offer better prices and a wider range of options. Additionally, having somebody to talk to is an advantage. ===Fuel=== [[File:Neste Oil Vähäkyrö Tervajoki.JPG|thumb|A Neste petrol station]] Few '''petrol stations''' offer service, other than many having a shop and café with food. Filling is (except at some Shell stations) self-service, using a credit or debit card or banknotes, but if the station is staffed it might also be possible to fill up first and then pay indoors at the cashier. If you are driving at night when the petrol stations are closed (they usually close at 21:00 – though big stations, especially along major highways, may be open 24 hr daily), always remember to bring some banknotes for fuel. Automated fuel pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50 km and more between filling stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. Standard fuel in Finland are 95 octane petrol (gasoline; Finnish: ''bensiini'', Swedish: ''bensin''), diesel, and E85, an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Prices for petrol and diesel are high due to taxation, higher than average in Europe (but cheaper than in Norway). 98 octane petrol is also available on some filling stations. As elsewhere in EU '''ethanol''' (''etanoli''/''etanol'') is added to the petrol, 10% to 95-octan and 5% to 98-octan petrol. Some (old) engines do not like high ethanol content. Natural gas (''maakaasu''/''naturgas'') is [https://www.gasum.com/yksityisille/ available at 34 stations], and there are [https://latauskartta.fi public charging stations] (''latauspiste'') for electric cars in most of the country. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Winter driving|Animal collisions}} Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Fatality rates have been steadily falling for decades. Regulations are strictly enforced (notably drinking, speeding and risky overtaking) and speed limits are modest to maintain safe traffic. Speed limits on bigger roads are fine-tuned to conditions, so there is always a reason for the chosen speed limit and this is one of the key reasons for the safe traffic in Finland. Be careful at railway crossings on remote countryside roads: not all of them have barriers and lights, but there may still be a train approaching behind the wood in {{convert|140|km/h|sigfig=1}}. ===Winter=== [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow. The evergreen spruces have lost their colour in the haze.]] '''[[Winter driving|Driving a car in winter conditions]]''' may be a real challenge without proper training and experience. The golden rule for driving on snow, ice and slush: ''don't rush''. Braking distance increases dramatically, increase distance to the car in front of you from the standard 3 seconds to a 5–6 seconds or more. Inexperienced drivers should drive very carefully until they get used to the conditions and the car. Winter tyres are not mandatory any more unless circumstances require them – but they will be required most of the winter, at least on some roads. Other cars will have winter tyres when needed, so you mostly cannot keep a slower speed to compensate for lack of traction, which means you will be off the road in minutes if you encounter slush, snow or ice. Keep your car parked instead of ending up in a ditch. The change was made because streets and major roads in southern Finland may be dry and good for much of the winter. Locals with two cars can share the one with winter tyres when needed, those not changing on their only car will take the bus instead – but you probably don't have the luxury of just leaving your car to wait for the spring. Proper Nordic winter tyres are much better than "mud+snow" (M+S) tyres, as they stay soft enough also in cold weather. Most cars use steel-studded tyres, which allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on smooth icy surfaces, while non-studded winter tyres fare equally well in snow. The tread depth must be at least 3.0 mm on normal cars (more for heavy vehicles). Having winter tyres does not mean you can drive as in summer, they just give you a sporting chance to stay on the road in highway speeds when you unexpectedly hit black ice or built-up snow between lanes, or otherwise start to slide. The most important advice for such situations is: don't try to brake or turn! You have to gain control first. The most dangerous weather is around freezing (0 °C, 32°F), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Slush and snow, such as "ridges" between lanes, are also a danger. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them (ask before using them, as there may be specific rules). Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Always bring enough clothes and food, always calculate plenty of time. Be prepared to cancel or postpone trips in winter. ===Animal collisions=== [[File:Reindeer in Posio.JPG|thumb|Two hazards; reindeer on an icy highway]] '''[[Animal collisions]]''' with deer, moose and reindeer are a main risk factor in Finland, particularly at dawn and dusk. The biggest roads normally have fences against wild animals, but the smaller roads do not. Collisions with moose (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in the southern and south-western parts of the country. In Lapland you will also have to watch out for semi-domesticated reindeer. They usually travel in herds. Always slow down until all of them have passed as they may suddenly regroup in front of the car. Reindeer will choose themselves where to leave the road, following the road to the next level place at the roadside and then disappear into the wilderness. Bear collisions sometimes happen in eastern parts of the country, and boar collisions in the south. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured (the police will call local hunters or reindeer handlers to track it). If you hit a bear or boar, avoid getting out of the car, as it may attack. Be extra careful to wild animals on the roads under these circumstances: * Sunrise/sunset. * Springtime (as moose reject last year's calves and give birth to new ones). * Moose hunting season in early October. * Edge of forests. * Bridges across streams. In some cases there are fences along part of the road and then the fences stop for the purpose of letting the animals pass. In such cases and in other places where wild animals are often seen there are normally warning signs. These animals are mostly moving at dusk and dawn. While driving along lakes be especially observant as animals go for drinks at the lakes. Also, if driving in the hunting season, the wild animals might be scared by hunting parties and move around more than usual. === Crime === While Finland has a low [[crime]] rate, car burglaries are not unheard of, especially in cities. Avoid leaving valuables in the car. == Itineraries == * [[Blue Highway]] – along rivers and lakes from Norway to Russia, through Finland * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]] – along the west coast and the border river to Tromsø * [[Finland in ten days by car]] – suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]] – from Helsinki to the north along E75 * [[Hämeen Härkätie]] – a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]] – a historic route along the south coast ==See also== * [[Driving in Sweden]] * [[Driving in Norway]] * [[Driving in Russia]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Driving in Europe}} qdjkcpsb8vsrmpf375j5pziar4g8371 4491942 4491940 2022-07-28T18:35:09Z Ypsilon 1806 /* Costs */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Driving in Finland Banner.jpg|caption=Training for slippery winter roads}} {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Aerial view Inari.jpg|thumb|Most places in the Finnish countryside are easiest to reach by car.]] '''[[Finland]]''' is the most sparsely populated country in the [[European Union]]. Outside the major cities, [[driving]] is usually the most practical way to get around. Traffic is safe, speed is modest and most roads have little traffic. Drivers should allow plenty of time for the drive and for frequent sightseeing stops. Long distances, particularly in the south-north direction, means that driving takes time. A drive along the full extent of [[Highway 4 (Finland)|national road 4]] (E75) takes 15 hours. In [[Helsinki]], roads and streets are congested in rush hours, many streets are one-way, making navigation difficult, and parking is scarce and expensive. In addition, don't count on all lanes being available, but cut off by frequent road, tram track and public utility works, and building renovations where the adjacent lane is blocked. Not perhaps to the degree of major cities elsewhere, but enough that your main worry should be how to get rid of your car. Most families here don't have one, instead relying on public transport when not walking. Also in and between other major cities, the public transport is mostly adequate, and there may be problems with congestion and parking, although not as severe as in Helsinki. ==Prepare== {{see also|Driving in Europe}} From February 2018, '''driving licences''' from abroad are generally accepted in Finland. EU/EEA licences are valid as such. Most other licences are valid for tourists driving motorcycles or normal cars (Finnish class A and B, not heavy-duty vehicles like buses or lorries) given they are in a Latin script or translated into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source. Minimum driving age is 18. If you are going to drive in '''[[Winter driving|winter conditions]]''' you should check that you and your car can handle them. Winter tyres are compulsory November–March when road conditions require them. Expect the odd snowfall or freezing night October-April even in the south. Snow in the south in September or May is unlikely, but has happened. If you come in early autumn or late spring, you might just decide to leave the car parked if there is snow or black ice, but do that decision beforehand, so that you are not tempted to drive anyway without preparation. And make sure you note if there have been low temperatures in the night, or might be when you have to catch your plane. '''Foreign-registered cars''' can be used in Finland for a limited time – registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. They need either an EU registration plate or a nationality sticker. If you opt to '''buy a car''' in Finland, make sure it has all annual taxes paid, check when its next formal inspection is due (emissions, brakes, lights, general condition etc.) and buy the compulsory insurance. Those travelling by '''motorbike''', moped, snowmobile or similar, including passengers, are required to wear helmets. Bikers are generally required to wear one also, but violating that rule is mostly ignored by the police. For motorised vehicles counted as bikes, such as some electric mopeds, enforcement may be stricter. ==Get in== [[File:Silja Serenade bow view - Stockholm, Sweden - 18 Sept. 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Boarding the ferry in Stockholm]] ===General=== As [[Finland]], [[Estonia]], [[Germany]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]] are part of the [[Schengen area]], the borders between these countries are in theory open. The ferries, however, impose passport or ID checks, to avoid liabilities for people from outside EU/EEA without right to enter, and the customs sometimes have checks. The land borders to Sweden and Norway are usually open also in practice, with customs stations on the Norwegian border for those wanting to declare some goods. In COVID-19 times passing is more controlled and mostly allowed only in the day. Those [[travelling with pets]] should check requirements. There are a few serious diseases that border authorities do their best to keep at bay, and you don't want your pet to be put in quarantine. ===From Schengen countries=== From '''Sweden''' there are car ferries from the Stockholm region to [[Åland]], [[Turku]], [[Hanko]] and [[Helsinki]] and from Umeå to [[Vaasa]]. In the north the border is along the river Tornionjoki and its tributaries, with several bridges. The ferries from Sweden are useful also when coming from '''Norway''', by E18 from central and southern Norway via the Stockholm region, and by E12 (the [[Blue Highway]]) from Mo i Rana via Umeå. [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] is useful when coming from the Lofoten area (change roads at Överkalix, Morjärv or Töre to get to Finland). From Troms and Finnmark there are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]] (useful from Tromsø), Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]], when coming via Kautokeino), [[Karigasniemi]] (via Karasjok), [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] (via Tana bru) and [[Näätämö]] (from Kirkenes). From '''Estonia''' there is massive ferry traffic between Tallinn and Helsinki and some connections to Åland (on the Estonia-Sweden ferries). There are also car ferries from '''Germany''' to [[Helsinki]]. ===Ferries=== The [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] from Umeå and Tallinn to Vaasa and Helsinki are mostly day services, to Turku you can choose between day and night ferries, while the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki leave in the afternoon and arrive late in the morning. The ones from Germany travel one or two nights. Most of the services are on cruise ferries with shopping and entertainment on board, while a few from Kapellskär in the Stockholm region and the ones from Germany are more quiet ordinary ropax ferries, with main focus on lorries, trailers and drivers, but also some facilities for families. ===From Russia=== The border to '''[[Russia]]''' is regulated, with nine border crossings for cars (and one for trains) along the 1,340-km-long border. The southernmost five used to be open around the clock, the four further north only in daytime, but in COVID-19 times you need to check. Also the Russian war on Ukraine may affect the crossings. Imatra is closed as of June 2021. The border crossings from Russia are at Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka near [[Hamina]] on E18 from Saint Petersburg via Vyborg, Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/Svetogorsk (Enso), Niirala (Tohmajärvi, near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]], from Kostomuksha), [[Kuusamo]] (from northern Russian Karelia), Kelloselkä ([[Salla]], from Kandalaksha) and Raja-Jooseppi/Lotta ([[Inari]], from Murmansk). There is also a cruise ferry from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. ==Roads== [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road. Junction and coach stop on the right-hand side.]] Main roads hold the same standards as in Western Europe in general. The first part of major highways raying out from Helsinki are motorways/freeways/expressways (divided, controlled access, with four or more lanes), as are some highways around bigger cities (e.g. Highway 4 north and south of Oulu) and in practice all of E18 along the south coast, but otherwise also highways are usually undivided 2-lane roads. All highways (numbered 1–99) are paved, as are most regional roads (numbered 100–999), while local roads (with seldom used four-digit numbers or no numbers at all) may be gravel, especially in sparsely populated areas. There may be problems with washboarding and potholes on the local roads, but they should still be drivable with any car. The smallest roads on the other hand, such as the last kilometres to a private cottage, can be in any condition: perfectly paved, gravel, or stony and potholed ones requiring high clearance. In winter many roads for forestry, cottages and hiking destinations may be unmaintained and covered in deep snow. The European routes ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], E12, E18, [[E45 through Europe|E45]], E63 and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]]) are signposted as such, but also by their national road numbers like other roads. Addresses use the name of the road, which for the main roads often is signposted only in urban areas. The national numbers of main national roads are well-known, the European numbers less so, the names mainly known by locals (and may be used for other roads in other municipalities). Main roads are usually fairly well maintained. Lower classed roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. A major reason for these is frost heaving and therefore these issues are more prevalent in the spring when snow and ice melts and their effects during the winter is revealed. Sometimes the damage gets repaired in the summer, but not always. ==Rules== A '''new law''' on traffic came into force in June 2020. Some traffic signs and road markings changed (nominally; different markings will be changed in 2–10 years), as well as some rules. The differences are minor from a foreigners' viewpoint, but don't trust advice that might not have gotten updated, and don't get upset or confused if you have been told something that is not true any more (e.g. winter tyres are obligatory only when the conditions require them, regardless of dates – conditions however require them most of the time they were mandatory, except perhaps on major roads in the south). '''[[Åland]]''' has its own traffic laws. Winter tyres are compulsory December–February and parking on the left side of a bidirectional road is not allowed. The other differences should not cause problems. Speed limits are 50, 70 or 90 km/h. <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Elk or deer File:Finland road sign A21.svg|Inter&shy;section File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C28.svg|Overtaking prohibited File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Finland road sign 855b.svg|thumb|upright|Paid parking M–F 08:00–17:00 and Sa 10:00–15:00, parking is free in nights and on Sundays.]] Traffic drives on the right. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. * Always '''give way to the right''', unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or a give way sign). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Turning '''right on red''' in traffic lights is '''illegal''' unless explicitly allowed; this means a separate lane with a yield sign – the unlit green arrow you may see in Germany for example is not used. Intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows instead. If a green arrow is lit, also the pedestrian crossing has a red light. * '''White lights''' are used at railway crossings instead of green. White arrows are for buses and trams only. * '''Signs''' use the following shorthand: white or black numbers are for Mondays to Fridays, white/black numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays; "8–16" in white/black means weekdays 08:00 to 16:00. These are common in parking spaces, but also used e.g. when some lanes are reserved for bus traffic during rush hours. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign (or an additional panel, as in the case of parking meters) does not apply on weekends at all. * '''Trams''' always have the right of way. You may encounter these in Helsinki, and since August 2021 in Tampere. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * Vehicles are required by law to '''stop at zebra crossings''', when a pedestrian intends to cross the road – and when another car has stopped, regardless of whether or not you can see any pedestrian, similarly as if there were a stop sign, and to slow down enough to be able to stop in case. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * '''Circular traffic''' can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lanes are covered with snow. Luckily this problem is confined to a couple of bigger (and older) intersections in cities. * Using '''seat belts''' is mandatory. Children of less than 135 cm must use appropriate devices (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). * '''Mobile phones''' may not be used without hands-free equipment while driving. If the police thinks anything you do is distracting you from the traffic, they may fine you. [[File:Finland road sign I18.svg|thumb|upright|Default speed limits, as signed at the border]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns and villages – note the "town" signs – {{kmh|80}} on country roads and {{kmh|120}} on motorways, but 40 or 30 km/h zones are common in cities, {{kmh|60}} common near villages and {{kmh|100}} the most common speed limit on motorways. From around mid-October to April, speed limits on motorways are lowered to 100 km/h and most 100 km/h limits are lowered to 80 km/h. In many places, such as built-up areas, major junctions, road construction sites or even for no apparent reason (often a village or school not seen from the road), lower speed limits are posted. Speed cameras of different kinds are a fairly common occurrence. Where minor roads default to 80 km/h or, especially, when that speed limit is told explicitly with an additional sign saying ''yleisrajoitus'' or ''allmän begränsning'' ("general limit") – use your judgement. Often you need to be a rally driver in a rally car to keep that speed on these roads characterized by curves, potholes and/or lack of pavement, while you never know what is behind the next turn. On highways the traffic usually flows speeding a few km/h (most drivers know the exact leeway given by the police). As anywhere, if a queue is forming after you, stop at a suitable place to allow them passing. Using the shoulder, marked with an unbroken line, is usually not allowed. Likewise, an unbroken (double) centre line may not be crossed for overtaking. If it is broken on your side overtaking is allowed, as long as you can return to your side in time. <gallery widths="50px" perrow="2" width="100px" heights="50px" style="float: right; text-align:center"> Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory<br/>speed limit Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum<br/>speed </gallery> Advisory speed limits (square signs with blue background) are sometimes used at dangerous bends and similar and should mostly be taken very seriously: ignoring them will likely have you off the road. Sometimes they can be found where risk for elk or deer is exceptionally severe, in combination with the warning sign. Since 2020 there are also blue round signs giving a ''minimum'' speed to be maintained in normal conditions, in practice mostly forbidding slow vehicles. Finnish fines for endangerment of traffic (such as speeding 20 km/h over the limit) are based on income, so don't ignore the risk even if you have high incomes: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for €200,000! Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. Radar detectors, however, are illegal and are often confiscated by customs. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05 % is considered '''drunk driving''' and 0.12 % as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. ==Cope== VR's '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/night-and-car-carrier-trains overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. The loading sites are [[Helsinki]] (Pasila), [[Tampere]], [[Turku]], [[Oulu]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]]. Only some of the trains take cars, and only some combinations of departure and destination station are possible. The cars must usually be ready to be loaded an hour or so before departure. Usually you drive your car aboard yourself. The biggest cars do not fit, know your dimensions and check! If you are going to '''rent a car''' in some of the more sparsely populated regions you should probably reserve a car in advance. The offerings may be very limited and the rental firm may have nobody there unless they know you are coming. Most '''camping''' grounds cater to motor homes as well as caravans, and camping with tents. Some have small cabins for rent. There are '''rest stops''' on major and some minor roads. Space on '''ferries''' vary. Coming to Finland by ferry in summer with a motorhome or caravan, book in time. Road ferries should be no major problem, although some passages have queues of several hours in the worst times, such as before and after Midsummer. On the other archipelago ferries, there is often space only for a few cars, you might want to call in advance to hear whether a reservation is recommended, or whether there are some specific times you should avoid. ===Costs=== As for most EU countries, driving is rather expensive in Finland, with petrol/gasoline around €1.50 a litre (rising above €2 in 2022, i.e. €7.6/US gallon), and diesel normally 10–20 cents or so below. Prices are shown very visibly on high poles at petrol stations. There are no toll roads in Finland. Parking is expensive in the centres of big cities, sometimes only payable by card or app. ===Car hire=== Car hire is expensive, so visitors should consider for how many days and what part of the trip a car is needed; rates are generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. A compact car with a moderate engine is often much cheaper than a heavy SUV with a big engine. There is no need for a big 4-wheel drive as driving off-road is not allowed without permission. As always, check the fine print if you are going to use minor country roads or ice roads. For cabins off the beaten track, some cars may not have enough clearance. There are a few companies that offer car hire by app or web. Some require a drivers licence they can check automatically, in practice probably a Finnish one. As these do not check cars between rentals, make sure to take photos before using the car (24rent requires saving them 30 days). They may also require your cleaning the car, checking oil, air pressure etc. and filling up consumables, whether included in the price or not. * {{listing | name=24 Rental Network| alt=24go, 24rent, gonow | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=24go: by minute, €30/hr driving, €6/hr while parked | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-31 | content=In the major cities. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in select public car parks 24 hr/daily. Pay by hour or minute, no multi-day rentals without specific agreement. Different terms at [https://24go.fi 24Go] and [https://www.24rent.fi 24Rent]. }} * {{listing | name=Aimo Park | alt= | url=https://www.aimopark.fi/fi-fi/about/lisapalvelut/aimo-yhteiskayttoauto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6/30 min; €84/24 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Electric cars for short-time hire (max 2 days or by agreement). Finnish driving licence required; to register, use "Aimosharing2022" as "join code". Terms and conditions are in Finnish only, but check them, there are some odd clauses, such as about locking the car and charging it. Filling up and similar service has to be done by the customer as needed in paid hire time. Availability of a reserved car is not guaranteed, nor that it is in usable condition, such as charged. }} * {{listing | name=GoMore | alt= | url=https://gomore.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=GoMore’s platform offers private car owners the opportunity to rent cars safely to other members who have signed up for the service. }} * {{listing | name=Camptoo | alt= | url=https://www.camptoo.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=On the Camptoo service platform, ordinary owners of '''caravans''' and '''motorhomes''' rent their vehicle to tourists when it would otherwise be unused for a longer period of time. }} The app based firms are mainly for locals - in addition to these the global rental companies you can find all over the world are present at least in Helsinki. As you probably want a car for several days, the ordinary car renting firms probably offer better prices and a wider range of options. Additionally, having somebody to talk to is an advantage. ===Fuel=== [[File:Neste Oil Vähäkyrö Tervajoki.JPG|thumb|A Neste petrol station]] Few '''petrol stations''' offer service, other than many having a shop and café with food. Filling is (except at some Shell stations) self-service, using a credit or debit card or banknotes, but if the station is staffed it might also be possible to fill up first and then pay indoors at the cashier. If you are driving at night when the petrol stations are closed (they usually close at 21:00 – though big stations, especially along major highways, may be open 24 hr daily), always remember to bring some banknotes for fuel. Automated fuel pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50 km and more between filling stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. Standard fuel in Finland are 95 octane petrol (gasoline; Finnish: ''bensiini'', Swedish: ''bensin''), diesel, and E85, an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Prices for petrol and diesel are high due to taxation, higher than average in Europe (but cheaper than in Norway). 98 octane petrol is also available on some filling stations. As elsewhere in EU '''ethanol''' (''etanoli''/''etanol'') is added to the petrol, 10% to 95-octan and 5% to 98-octan petrol. Some (old) engines do not like high ethanol content. Natural gas (''maakaasu''/''naturgas'') is [https://www.gasum.com/yksityisille/ available at 34 stations], and there are [https://latauskartta.fi public charging stations] (''latauspiste'') for electric cars in most of the country. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Winter driving|Animal collisions}} Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Fatality rates have been steadily falling for decades. Regulations are strictly enforced (notably drinking, speeding and risky overtaking) and speed limits are modest to maintain safe traffic. Speed limits on bigger roads are fine-tuned to conditions, so there is always a reason for the chosen speed limit and this is one of the key reasons for the safe traffic in Finland. Be careful at railway crossings on remote countryside roads: not all of them have barriers and lights, but there may still be a train approaching behind the wood in {{convert|140|km/h|sigfig=1}}. ===Winter=== [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow. The evergreen spruces have lost their colour in the haze.]] '''[[Winter driving|Driving a car in winter conditions]]''' may be a real challenge without proper training and experience. The golden rule for driving on snow, ice and slush: ''don't rush''. Braking distance increases dramatically, increase distance to the car in front of you from the standard 3 seconds to a 5–6 seconds or more. Inexperienced drivers should drive very carefully until they get used to the conditions and the car. Winter tyres are not mandatory any more unless circumstances require them – but they will be required most of the winter, at least on some roads. Other cars will have winter tyres when needed, so you mostly cannot keep a slower speed to compensate for lack of traction, which means you will be off the road in minutes if you encounter slush, snow or ice. Keep your car parked instead of ending up in a ditch. The change was made because streets and major roads in southern Finland may be dry and good for much of the winter. Locals with two cars can share the one with winter tyres when needed, those not changing on their only car will take the bus instead – but you probably don't have the luxury of just leaving your car to wait for the spring. Proper Nordic winter tyres are much better than "mud+snow" (M+S) tyres, as they stay soft enough also in cold weather. Most cars use steel-studded tyres, which allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on smooth icy surfaces, while non-studded winter tyres fare equally well in snow. The tread depth must be at least 3.0 mm on normal cars (more for heavy vehicles). Having winter tyres does not mean you can drive as in summer, they just give you a sporting chance to stay on the road in highway speeds when you unexpectedly hit black ice or built-up snow between lanes, or otherwise start to slide. The most important advice for such situations is: don't try to brake or turn! You have to gain control first. The most dangerous weather is around freezing (0 °C, 32°F), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Slush and snow, such as "ridges" between lanes, are also a danger. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them (ask before using them, as there may be specific rules). Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Always bring enough clothes and food, always calculate plenty of time. Be prepared to cancel or postpone trips in winter. ===Animal collisions=== [[File:Reindeer in Posio.JPG|thumb|Two hazards; reindeer on an icy highway]] '''[[Animal collisions]]''' with deer, moose and reindeer are a main risk factor in Finland, particularly at dawn and dusk. The biggest roads normally have fences against wild animals, but the smaller roads do not. Collisions with moose (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in the southern and south-western parts of the country. In Lapland you will also have to watch out for semi-domesticated reindeer. They usually travel in herds. Always slow down until all of them have passed as they may suddenly regroup in front of the car. Reindeer will choose themselves where to leave the road, following the road to the next level place at the roadside and then disappear into the wilderness. Bear collisions sometimes happen in eastern parts of the country, and boar collisions in the south. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured (the police will call local hunters or reindeer handlers to track it). If you hit a bear or boar, avoid getting out of the car, as it may attack. Be extra careful to wild animals on the roads under these circumstances: * Sunrise/sunset. * Springtime (as moose reject last year's calves and give birth to new ones). * Moose hunting season in early October. * Edge of forests. * Bridges across streams. In some cases there are fences along part of the road and then the fences stop for the purpose of letting the animals pass. In such cases and in other places where wild animals are often seen there are normally warning signs. These animals are mostly moving at dusk and dawn. While driving along lakes be especially observant as animals go for drinks at the lakes. Also, if driving in the hunting season, the wild animals might be scared by hunting parties and move around more than usual. === Crime === While Finland has a low [[crime]] rate, car burglaries are not unheard of, especially in cities. Avoid leaving valuables in the car. == Itineraries == * [[Blue Highway]] – along rivers and lakes from Norway to Russia, through Finland * [[E8 through Finland and Norway]] – along the west coast and the border river to Tromsø * [[Finland in ten days by car]] – suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Highway 4 (Finland)]] – from Helsinki to the north along E75 * [[Hämeen Härkätie]] – a historic route from Turku to the inland * [[King's Road (Finland)]] – a historic route along the south coast ==See also== * [[Driving in Sweden]] * [[Driving in Norway]] * [[Driving in Russia]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Driving in Europe}} 3yfivruozugelw7q6bti1f94vv6mm80 4491966 4491942 2022-07-28T19:37:04Z LPfi 79572 /* Get in */ we don't need or use section headings for the lead; COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Imatra seems open again; let's give an URL as we advice on checking; does St Peter Line sail? wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Driving in Finland Banner.jpg|caption=Training for slippery winter roads}} {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Aerial view Inari.jpg|thumb|Most places in the Finnish countryside are easiest to reach by car.]] '''[[Finland]]''' is the most sparsely populated country in the [[European Union]]. Outside the major cities, [[driving]] is usually the most practical way to get around. Traffic is safe, speed is modest and most roads have little traffic. Drivers should allow plenty of time for the drive and for frequent sightseeing stops. Long distances, particularly in the south-north direction, means that driving takes time. A drive along the full extent of [[Highway 4 (Finland)|national road 4]] (E75) takes 15 hours. In [[Helsinki]], roads and streets are congested in rush hours, many streets are one-way, making navigation difficult, and parking is scarce and expensive. In addition, don't count on all lanes being available, but cut off by frequent road, tram track and public utility works, and building renovations where the adjacent lane is blocked. Not perhaps to the degree of major cities elsewhere, but enough that your main worry should be how to get rid of your car. Most families here don't have one, instead relying on public transport when not walking. Also in and between other major cities, the public transport is mostly adequate, and there may be problems with congestion and parking, although not as severe as in Helsinki. ==Prepare== {{see also|Driving in Europe}} From February 2018, '''driving licences''' from abroad are generally accepted in Finland. EU/EEA licences are valid as such. Most other licences are valid for tourists driving motorcycles or normal cars (Finnish class A and B, not heavy-duty vehicles like buses or lorries) given they are in a Latin script or translated into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source. Minimum driving age is 18. If you are going to drive in '''[[Winter driving|winter conditions]]''' you should check that you and your car can handle them. Winter tyres are compulsory November–March when road conditions require them. Expect the odd snowfall or freezing night October-April even in the south. Snow in the south in September or May is unlikely, but has happened. If you come in early autumn or late spring, you might just decide to leave the car parked if there is snow or black ice, but do that decision beforehand, so that you are not tempted to drive anyway without preparation. And make sure you note if there have been low temperatures in the night, or might be when you have to catch your plane. '''Foreign-registered cars''' can be used in Finland for a limited time – registering it locally involves paying a substantial tax to equalize the price to Finnish levels. They need either an EU registration plate or a nationality sticker. If you opt to '''buy a car''' in Finland, make sure it has all annual taxes paid, check when its next formal inspection is due (emissions, brakes, lights, general condition etc.) and buy the compulsory insurance. Those travelling by '''motorbike''', moped, snowmobile or similar, including passengers, are required to wear helmets. Bikers are generally required to wear one also, but violating that rule is mostly ignored by the police. For motorised vehicles counted as bikes, such as some electric mopeds, enforcement may be stricter. ==Get in== [[File:Silja Serenade bow view - Stockholm, Sweden - 18 Sept. 2009.jpg|thumb|upright|Boarding the ferry in Stockholm]] As [[Finland]], [[Estonia]], [[Germany]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]] are part of the [[Schengen area]], the borders between these countries are in theory open. The ferries, however, impose passport or ID checks, to avoid liabilities for people from outside EU/EEA without right to enter, and the customs sometimes have checks. The land borders to Sweden and Norway are usually open also in practice, with customs stations on the Norwegian border for those wanting to declare some goods. In COVID-19 times passing is more controlled and mostly allowed only in the day. Those [[travelling with pets]] should check requirements. There are a few serious diseases that border authorities do their best to keep at bay, and you don't want your pet to be put in quarantine. ===From Schengen countries=== From '''Sweden''' there are car ferries from the Stockholm region to [[Åland]], [[Turku]], [[Hanko]] and [[Helsinki]] and from Umeå to [[Vaasa]]. In the north the border is along the river Tornionjoki and its tributaries, with several bridges. The ferries from Sweden are useful also when coming from '''Norway''', by E18 from central and southern Norway via the Stockholm region, and by E12 (the [[Blue Highway]]) from Mo i Rana via Umeå. [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] is useful when coming from the Lofoten area (change roads at Överkalix, Morjärv or Töre to get to Finland). From Troms and Finnmark there are border crossings at [[Kilpisjärvi]] (useful from Tromsø), Kivilompolo (near [[Hetta]], when coming via Kautokeino), [[Karigasniemi]] (via Karasjok), [[Utsjoki]], [[Nuorgam]] (via Tana bru) and [[Näätämö]] (from Kirkenes). From '''Estonia''' there is massive ferry traffic between Tallinn and Helsinki and some connections to Åland (on the Estonia-Sweden ferries). There are also car ferries from '''Germany''' to [[Helsinki]]. ===Ferries=== The [[Baltic Sea ferries|ferries]] from Umeå and Tallinn to Vaasa and Helsinki are mostly day services, to Turku you can choose between day and night ferries, while the ferries from Stockholm to Helsinki leave in the afternoon and arrive late in the morning. The ones from Germany travel one or two nights. Most of the services are on cruise ferries with shopping and entertainment on board, while a few from Kapellskär in the Stockholm region and the ones from Germany are more quiet ordinary ropax ferries, with main focus on lorries, trailers and drivers, but also some facilities for families. ===From Russia=== The border to '''[[Russia]]''' is regulated, with nine border crossings for cars (and one for trains) along the 1,340-km-long border. The southernmost five used to be open around the clock, the four further north only in daytime, check [https://raja.fi/en/contact-information#aineisto-BorderCrossingPoints opening hours]; the Russian war on Ukraine may affect the crossings. The border crossings from Russia are at Vaalimaa/Torfyanovka near [[Hamina]] on E18 from Saint Petersburg via Vyborg, Nuijamaa/Brusnichnoye ([[Lappeenranta]]), [[Imatra]]/Svetogorsk (Enso), Niirala (Tohmajärvi, near [[Joensuu]]), Vartius ([[Kuhmo]], from Kostomuksha), [[Kuusamo]] (from northern Russian Karelia), Kelloselkä ([[Salla]], from Kandalaksha) and Raja-Jooseppi/Lotta ([[Inari]], from Murmansk). There may also be a cruise ferry from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki. ==Roads== [[File:Highway 5 Juva Finland.jpg|thumbnail|Highway 5, a typical two-lane road. Junction and coach stop on the right-hand side.]] Main roads hold the same standards as in Western Europe in general. The first part of major highways raying out from Helsinki are motorways/freeways/expressways (divided, controlled access, with four or more lanes), as are some highways around bigger cities (e.g. Highway 4 north and south of Oulu) and in practice all of E18 along the south coast, but otherwise also highways are usually undivided 2-lane roads. All highways (numbered 1–99) are paved, as are most regional roads (numbered 100–999), while local roads (with seldom used four-digit numbers or no numbers at all) may be gravel, especially in sparsely populated areas. There may be problems with washboarding and potholes on the local roads, but they should still be drivable with any car. The smallest roads on the other hand, such as the last kilometres to a private cottage, can be in any condition: perfectly paved, gravel, or stony and potholed ones requiring high clearance. In winter many roads for forestry, cottages and hiking destinations may be unmaintained and covered in deep snow. The European routes ([[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], E12, E18, [[E45 through Europe|E45]], E63 and [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]]) are signposted as such, but also by their national road numbers like other roads. Addresses use the name of the road, which for the main roads often is signposted only in urban areas. The national numbers of main national roads are well-known, the European numbers less so, the names mainly known by locals (and may be used for other roads in other municipalities). Main roads are usually fairly well maintained. Lower classed roads may to some extent suffer from cracks and potholes, and warnings about irregularities in the pavement of these roads are seldom posted. A major reason for these is frost heaving and therefore these issues are more prevalent in the spring when snow and ice melts and their effects during the winter is revealed. Sometimes the damage gets repaired in the summer, but not always. ==Rules== A '''new law''' on traffic came into force in June 2020. Some traffic signs and road markings changed (nominally; different markings will be changed in 2–10 years), as well as some rules. The differences are minor from a foreigners' viewpoint, but don't trust advice that might not have gotten updated, and don't get upset or confused if you have been told something that is not true any more (e.g. winter tyres are obligatory only when the conditions require them, regardless of dates – conditions however require them most of the time they were mandatory, except perhaps on major roads in the south). '''[[Åland]]''' has its own traffic laws. Winter tyres are compulsory December–February and parking on the left side of a bidirectional road is not allowed. The other differences should not cause problems. Speed limits are 50, 70 or 90 km/h. <gallery widths="50px" width="275px" heights="50px" perrow="3" style="float: right"> File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Elk or deer File:Finland road sign A21.svg|Inter&shy;section File:Finland road sign C17.svg|No entry File:Finland road sign B4.svg|Priority for oncoming traffic File:Finland road sign C28.svg|Overtaking prohibited File:Finland road sign C34-40.svg|Speed limit for zone </gallery> [[File:Finland road sign 855b.svg|thumb|upright|Paid parking M–F 08:00–17:00 and Sa 10:00–15:00, parking is free in nights and on Sundays.]] Traffic drives on the right. A few unusual or unobvious rules to be aware of: * '''Headlights or DRLs are mandatory''' even during daylight. * Always '''give way to the right''', unless signed otherwise. The concept of minor road refers only to exits from parking lots and similar, so this applies even to smaller roads on your right. Almost all intersections are explicitly signposted with yield signs (either the stop sign or a give way sign). Usually only highways are explicitly marked with priority signs, so most roads with priority go unmarked; instead, watch for the back of the yield sign on the other road. * Turning '''right on red''' in traffic lights is '''illegal''' unless explicitly allowed; this means a separate lane with a yield sign – the unlit green arrow you may see in Germany for example is not used. Intersections may have two sets of traffic lights, one with regular circular lights and the other displaying arrows instead. If a green arrow is lit, also the pedestrian crossing has a red light. * '''White lights''' are used at railway crossings instead of green. White arrows are for buses and trams only. * '''Signs''' use the following shorthand: white or black numbers are for Mondays to Fridays, white/black numbers in parentheses for Saturdays and red numbers for Sundays and holidays; "8–16" in white/black means weekdays 08:00 to 16:00. These are common in parking spaces, but also used e.g. when some lanes are reserved for bus traffic during rush hours. If the numbers for Saturdays and Sundays are absent, the sign (or an additional panel, as in the case of parking meters) does not apply on weekends at all. * '''Trams''' always have the right of way. You may encounter these in Helsinki, and since August 2021 in Tampere. Collisions do a "surprising amount of damage". Don't get into arguments with a vehicle that can't change direction and weighs as much as a small battle tank. * Vehicles are required by law to '''stop at zebra crossings''', when a pedestrian intends to cross the road – and when another car has stopped, regardless of whether or not you can see any pedestrian, similarly as if there were a stop sign, and to slow down enough to be able to stop in case. Most pedestrians "intend" to cross the road only when there is a sufficiently large gap in the traffic. Being polite and stopping anyway can create a dangerous situation, when the car behind on the next lane does not recognize the pedestrian and goes by without stopping. Watch the mirrors and be ready to blow the horn. * '''Circular traffic''' can be rather complex. For example, in one spot, two new lanes are created while the outer lane is suddenly forced to exit. This creates a difficult situation, when the lanes are covered with snow. Luckily this problem is confined to a couple of bigger (and older) intersections in cities. * Using '''seat belts''' is mandatory. Children of less than 135 cm must use appropriate devices (the requirement is waived for taxis, except for children under 3 years of age). * '''Mobile phones''' may not be used without hands-free equipment while driving. If the police thinks anything you do is distracting you from the traffic, they may fine you. [[File:Finland road sign I18.svg|thumb|upright|Default speed limits, as signed at the border]] '''Speed limits''' default to 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns and villages – note the "town" signs – {{kmh|80}} on country roads and {{kmh|120}} on motorways, but 40 or 30 km/h zones are common in cities, {{kmh|60}} common near villages and {{kmh|100}} the most common speed limit on motorways. From around mid-October to April, speed limits on motorways are lowered to 100 km/h and most 100 km/h limits are lowered to 80 km/h. In many places, such as built-up areas, major junctions, road construction sites or even for no apparent reason (often a village or school not seen from the road), lower speed limits are posted. Speed cameras of different kinds are a fairly common occurrence. Where minor roads default to 80 km/h or, especially, when that speed limit is told explicitly with an additional sign saying ''yleisrajoitus'' or ''allmän begränsning'' ("general limit") – use your judgement. Often you need to be a rally driver in a rally car to keep that speed on these roads characterized by curves, potholes and/or lack of pavement, while you never know what is behind the next turn. On highways the traffic usually flows speeding a few km/h (most drivers know the exact leeway given by the police). As anywhere, if a queue is forming after you, stop at a suitable place to allow them passing. Using the shoulder, marked with an unbroken line, is usually not allowed. Likewise, an unbroken (double) centre line may not be crossed for overtaking. If it is broken on your side overtaking is allowed, as long as you can return to your side in time. <gallery widths="50px" perrow="2" width="100px" heights="50px" style="float: right; text-align:center"> Finland road sign F25-70.svg|Advisory<br/>speed limit Finland road sign D10-70.svg|Minimum<br/>speed </gallery> Advisory speed limits (square signs with blue background) are sometimes used at dangerous bends and similar and should mostly be taken very seriously: ignoring them will likely have you off the road. Sometimes they can be found where risk for elk or deer is exceptionally severe, in combination with the warning sign. Since 2020 there are also blue round signs giving a ''minimum'' speed to be maintained in normal conditions, in practice mostly forbidding slow vehicles. Finnish fines for endangerment of traffic (such as speeding 20 km/h over the limit) are based on income, so don't ignore the risk even if you have high incomes: a Nokia VP who'd cashed in some stock options the previous year was once hit for €200,000! Software for GPS navigators that warns of fixed safety cameras is legal and installed by default in many mobile phones. Warning signs before fixed cameras (usually at the start of the supervised road) are required by law. Radar detectors, however, are illegal and are often confiscated by customs. A blood alcohol level of over 0.05 % is considered '''drunk driving''' and 0.12 % as aggravated drunk driving, so think twice before drinking that second beer. Finnish police strictly enforce this by random roadblocks and sobriety tests. The sobriety test is done with a handheld breath alcohol tester and there is no practical way to refuse it. ==Cope== VR's '''[https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/night-and-car-carrier-trains overnight car carrier trains]''' are popular for skipping the long slog from Helsinki up to Lapland and getting a good night's sleep instead: a [[Helsinki]]–[[Rovaniemi]] trip (one way) with car and cabin for 1–3 people starts from €215. The loading sites are [[Helsinki]] (Pasila), [[Tampere]], [[Turku]], [[Oulu]], [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]]. Only some of the trains take cars, and only some combinations of departure and destination station are possible. The cars must usually be ready to be loaded an hour or so before departure. Usually you drive your car aboard yourself. The biggest cars do not fit, know your dimensions and check! If you are going to '''rent a car''' in some of the more sparsely populated regions you should probably reserve a car in advance. The offerings may be very limited and the rental firm may have nobody there unless they know you are coming. Most '''camping''' grounds cater to motor homes as well as caravans, and camping with tents. Some have small cabins for rent. There are '''rest stops''' on major and some minor roads. Space on '''ferries''' vary. Coming to Finland by ferry in summer with a motorhome or caravan, book in time. Road ferries should be no major problem, although some passages have queues of several hours in the worst times, such as before and after Midsummer. On the other archipelago ferries, there is often space only for a few cars, you might want to call in advance to hear whether a reservation is recommended, or whether there are some specific times you should avoid. ===Costs=== As for most EU countries, driving is rather expensive in Finland, with petrol/gasoline around €1.50 a litre (rising above €2 in 2022, i.e. €7.6/US gallon), and diesel normally 10–20 cents or so below. Prices are shown very visibly on high poles at petrol stations. There are no toll roads in Finland. Parking is expensive in the centres of big cities, sometimes only payable by card or app. ===Car hire=== Car hire is expensive, so visitors should consider for how many days and what part of the trip a car is needed; rates are generally upwards of €80/day, although rates go down for longer rentals. A compact car with a moderate engine is often much cheaper than a heavy SUV with a big engine. There is no need for a big 4-wheel drive as driving off-road is not allowed without permission. As always, check the fine print if you are going to use minor country roads or ice roads. For cabins off the beaten track, some cars may not have enough clearance. There are a few companies that offer car hire by app or web. Some require a drivers licence they can check automatically, in practice probably a Finnish one. As these do not check cars between rentals, make sure to take photos before using the car (24rent requires saving them 30 days). They may also require your cleaning the car, checking oil, air pressure etc. and filling up consumables, whether included in the price or not. * {{listing | name=24 Rental Network| alt=24go, 24rent, gonow | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=24go: by minute, €30/hr driving, €6/hr while parked | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-05-31 | content=In the major cities. Cars can be picked up and dropped off in select public car parks 24 hr/daily. Pay by hour or minute, no multi-day rentals without specific agreement. Different terms at [https://24go.fi 24Go] and [https://www.24rent.fi 24Rent]. }} * {{listing | name=Aimo Park | alt= | url=https://www.aimopark.fi/fi-fi/about/lisapalvelut/aimo-yhteiskayttoauto/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€6/30 min; €84/24 hr | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Electric cars for short-time hire (max 2 days or by agreement). Finnish driving licence required; to register, use "Aimosharing2022" as "join code". Terms and conditions are in Finnish only, but check them, there are some odd clauses, such as about locking the car and charging it. Filling up and similar service has to be done by the customer as needed in paid hire time. Availability of a reserved car is not guaranteed, nor that it is in usable condition, such as charged. }} * {{listing | name=GoMore | alt= | url=https://gomore.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=GoMore’s platform offers private car owners the opportunity to rent cars safely to other members who have signed up for the service. }} * {{listing | name=Camptoo | alt= | url=https://www.camptoo.fi/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=On the Camptoo service platform, ordinary owners of '''caravans''' and '''motorhomes''' rent their vehicle to tourists when it would otherwise be unused for a longer period of time. }} The app based firms are mainly for locals - in addition to these the global rental companies you can find all over the world are present at least in Helsinki. As you probably want a car for several days, the ordinary car renting firms probably offer better prices and a wider range of options. Additionally, having somebody to talk to is an advantage. ===Fuel=== [[File:Neste Oil Vähäkyrö Tervajoki.JPG|thumb|A Neste petrol station]] Few '''petrol stations''' offer service, other than many having a shop and café with food. Filling is (except at some Shell stations) self-service, using a credit or debit card or banknotes, but if the station is staffed it might also be possible to fill up first and then pay indoors at the cashier. If you are driving at night when the petrol stations are closed (they usually close at 21:00 – though big stations, especially along major highways, may be open 24 hr daily), always remember to bring some banknotes for fuel. Automated fuel pumps in Finland in rare occasions do not accept foreign visa/credit cards, but you can pay with euro notes. In the sparsely-populated areas of the country, distances of 50 km and more between filling stations are not unheard of, so don't gamble unnecessarily with those last litres of fuel. Standard fuel in Finland are 95 octane petrol (gasoline; Finnish: ''bensiini'', Swedish: ''bensin''), diesel, and E85, an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Prices for petrol and diesel are high due to taxation, higher than average in Europe (but cheaper than in Norway). 98 octane petrol is also available on some filling stations. As elsewhere in EU '''ethanol''' (''etanoli''/''etanol'') is added to the petrol, 10% to 95-octan and 5% to 98-octan petrol. Some (old) engines do not like high ethanol content. Natural gas (''maakaasu''/''naturgas'') is [https://www.gasum.com/yksityisille/ available at 34 stations], and there are [https://latauskartta.fi public charging stations] (''latauspiste'') for electric cars in most of the country. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Winter driving|Animal collisions}} Finnish driving culture is not too hazardous and driving is generally quite safe, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Fatality rates have been steadily falling for decades. Regulations are strictly enforced (notably drinking, speeding and risky overtaking) and speed limits are modest to maintain safe traffic. Speed limits on bigger roads are fine-tuned to conditions, so there is always a reason for the chosen speed limit and this is one of the key reasons for the safe traffic in Finland. Be careful at railway crossings on remote countryside roads: not all of them have barriers and lights, but there may still be a train approaching behind the wood in {{convert|140|km/h|sigfig=1}}. ===Winter=== [[File:Masku winter road.jpg|thumbnail|National road 192 in Masku covered by ice and snow. The evergreen spruces have lost their colour in the haze.]] '''[[Winter driving|Driving a car in winter conditions]]''' may be a real challenge without proper training and experience. The golden rule for driving on snow, ice and slush: ''don't rush''. Braking distance increases dramatically, increase distance to the car in front of you from the standard 3 seconds to a 5–6 seconds or more. Inexperienced drivers should drive very carefully until they get used to the conditions and the car. Winter tyres are not mandatory any more unless circumstances require them – but they will be required most of the winter, at least on some roads. Other cars will have winter tyres when needed, so you mostly cannot keep a slower speed to compensate for lack of traction, which means you will be off the road in minutes if you encounter slush, snow or ice. Keep your car parked instead of ending up in a ditch. The change was made because streets and major roads in southern Finland may be dry and good for much of the winter. Locals with two cars can share the one with winter tyres when needed, those not changing on their only car will take the bus instead – but you probably don't have the luxury of just leaving your car to wait for the spring. Proper Nordic winter tyres are much better than "mud+snow" (M+S) tyres, as they stay soft enough also in cold weather. Most cars use steel-studded tyres, which allow more dynamic driving and shorter braking distances on smooth icy surfaces, while non-studded winter tyres fare equally well in snow. The tread depth must be at least 3.0 mm on normal cars (more for heavy vehicles). Having winter tyres does not mean you can drive as in summer, they just give you a sporting chance to stay on the road in highway speeds when you unexpectedly hit black ice or built-up snow between lanes, or otherwise start to slide. The most important advice for such situations is: don't try to brake or turn! You have to gain control first. The most dangerous weather is around freezing (0 °C, 32°F), when slippery but near-invisible '''black ice''' forms on the roads, and on the first day of the cold season, which can catch drivers by surprise. Slush and snow, such as "ridges" between lanes, are also a danger. Finnish cars often come equipped with an engine block heater (''lohkolämmitin'') used to preheat the engine and possibly the interior of the car beforehand, and many parking places have electric outlets to feed them (ask before using them, as there may be specific rules). Liikenneturva, the Finnish road safety agency, maintains a [http://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/difficult-road-conditions "Tips for difficult road conditions" page] in English. Always bring enough clothes and food, always calculate plenty of time. Be prepared to cancel or postpone trips in winter. ===Animal collisions=== [[File:Reindeer in Posio.JPG|thumb|Two hazards; reindeer on an icy highway]] '''[[Animal collisions]]''' with deer, moose and reindeer are a main risk factor in Finland, particularly at dawn and dusk. The biggest roads normally have fences against wild animals, but the smaller roads do not. Collisions with moose (frequently lethal) are common countrywide, deer (mostly survivable) cause numerous collisions in the southern and south-western parts of the country. In Lapland you will also have to watch out for semi-domesticated reindeer. They usually travel in herds. Always slow down until all of them have passed as they may suddenly regroup in front of the car. Reindeer will choose themselves where to leave the road, following the road to the next level place at the roadside and then disappear into the wilderness. Bear collisions sometimes happen in eastern parts of the country, and boar collisions in the south. Try to pass the rear end of the animal to let it escape forward. Call the emergency service (112) to report accidents even if you are OK, as the animal may be injured (the police will call local hunters or reindeer handlers to track it). If you hit a bear or boar, avoid getting out of the car, as it may attack. Be extra careful to wild animals on the roads under these circumstances: * Sunrise/sunset. * Springtime (as moose reject last year's calves and give birth to new ones). * Moose hunting season in early October. * Edge of forests. * Bridges across streams. In some cases there are fences along part of the road and then the fences stop for the purpose of letting the animals pass. In such cases and in other places where wild animals are often seen there are normally warning signs. These animals are mostly moving at dusk and dawn. While driving along lakes be especially observant as animals go for drinks at the lakes. Also, if driving in the hunting season, the wild animals might be scared by hunting parties and move around more than usual. === Crime === While Finland has a low [[crime]] rate, car burglaries are not unheard of, especially in cities. 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[[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you are a [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] then you may notice some differences in policies and the style of our articles. These include: * NPOV &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|be fair]] (not ''quite'' the same thing!) * be bold &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]] * Village pump &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] * External links &rarr; We do not use a separate [[Wikivoyage:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. * sandbox &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] * stub tagging &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Article status|Article status]] It may also be very useful for you to check out [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians]]. If you need help, take a look at [[Wikivoyage:Help]], or else post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] or on my talk page. Thanks for contributing! And now some specific comments: [[Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur]] looks like it was directly copied from Wikipedia without any acknowledgement in an edit summary or on the article's talk page, though since I can't find the article at English Wikipedia, I suppose it was copied to French Wikivoyage from French Wikipedia - in which case, the copying needs to be acknowledged there but also should be mentioned on this article's talk page and otherwise will have to be deleted and restarted from the beginning, due to this site's [[copyleft]] policy and the terms of Wikipedia's Creative Commons Copyleft. The article also needs to be reformatted and copy edited for Wikivoyage [[style]], which does not include encyclopedic facts like the exact number of hectares in it to two decimal places, ref tags, endnote-style links or links to secondary sources (see [[Wikivoyage:External links]]), and has different sections and section headings (see [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]]). Thanks again, and please reply below after you've read this post and include any questions that come to mind. Fair warning: If not, we'll probably have to delete the article soon, but you can always restart it without copypasta or move the raw copy to your user page and edit it suitably before moving it back to articlespace. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:31, 9 November 2020 (UTC) ------------ @Ikan Kekek. Thanks for your feedback! Well noted. Your right, the article "Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur" (or "Des Grèves Regional Park of Contrecoeur") does not exist on Wikipedia, neither in French and in English. Nevertheless, this is part of my editorial projects, given the importance of this regional park for the Montérégie, particularly for the Sorel-Tracy region. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:25, 9 November 2020 (UTC) :Was it copied from somewhere? If you wrote the whole article yourself, you presumably retain the copyright to it unless you had to give it away due to the terms of a contract, so hopefully, there are no copyright issues and you can just work on editing it for Wikivoyage [[style]] and format. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC) == Templates == Hi again, [[User:Veillg1]], and thanks for working on an article about [[La Tuque]]! A couple of things to watch for: Some of the templates in use on fr.wikivoyage do not work here. For example, opening and closing times have to be written out. Also, Tourist information offices belong in "Understand," as they're usually not sights in themselves. The template you're using for Wi-Fi doesn't work on this site. Check out what red-links by looking at the article in reading mode. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:11, 9 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah from experience, fr.voy seems to use much more templates than any other Wikivoyage (which does give a good result). We do technically have a template for opening and closing hours ({{tl|time}}) although it's not really used much on this site. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:29, 9 October 2021 (UTC) == Currency formatting for Canada == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for all the work you've put in so far :). One thing though, unlike the French Wikivoyage which uses CAD to refer to Canadian dollars, we simply just use $100 for 100 Canadian dollars since the likelihood of Canada accepting foreign a currency that uses dollars is almost zero. Thanks! --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:02, 12 October 2021 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. We generally do not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah fr.voy uses links to Wikipedia and Wikispecies all the time. We usually don't. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:31, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::@Ikan Kekek and @SHB2000 -- Thanks for your feedback. Well noted. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:40, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::Thanks for tolerating the idiosyncrasies of en.voy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:43, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::::To be fair, I'm not sure why, but the French Wikivoyage feels like going to a completely new WMF project instead of another language version of the same project. Probably because the French Wikivoyage uses a lot of templates, but it does give you a nice organized result (it even has an automatic currency converter to either USD or CAD) or even more unusual, what this exact thread is about, linking to sister projects. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::::Just a reminder about this. Happy New Year! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC) ::::::Best wishes for the New Year. And good continuity on Wikivoyage. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:37, 2 January 2022 (UTC) == Prices == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for creating the [[Lac-Édouard]] article. A couple of things to note though, the first being is that when writing prices, usually the dollar sign goes before the number (the French language uses xx$, but it's always $xx in the English context) though {{u|Ground Zero}} fixed it [[Special:Diff/4312060|here]]. The second, is that usually we don't include postal info (I made this mistake as well when I was still quite new), although that's not as big of an issue as writing "xx$". But apart from that, thanks for improving our Quebec articles. If you want, feel free to join the [[Wikivoyage:Canada Expedition]]. --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 12:55, 17 October 2021 (UTC) :@SHB2000 - Thanks for your comments. I will apply myself to it. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 4:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Welcome == And thanks for your great work on La Tuque and other articles. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:37, 18 October 2021 (UTC) :@Ground Zero - Thank you for your appreciation. And good continuity in your written projects on Wikivoyage. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 04:45, 18 October 2021 (UTC) ::And same to you as well. It's nice to have more articles about Quebec :-). <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Article template == I’ve seen you make many large articles recently by translating French wikivoyage articles which is great but I’ve noticed they have a section called “managing daily” which we don’t have on English wikivoyage, these should probably be placed in either cope, connect or do, based on the content I’ve seen so far. Please check our small city template to see the way we properly do things. If you don’t know where to put it you can always check [[Wikivoyage:Where you can stick it]]. Thank you for your great work! [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 14:29, 19 October 2021 (UTC) :@Tai123.123 - Thank you for your feedback on the "Managing Daily" section. Although the English version is a translation of the French version of this section, it is not unreasonable to question the relevance of this local municipal services information on Wiki-Voyage. It is understood that municipal services in municipalities are also accessible to visitors; and generally, the websites of municipalities describe them. Perhaps a link to the municipality's site would suffice for the needs of the readers. Perhaps also the information on the main municipal services to public would suffice. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:01, 26 October 2021 (UTC) ::Managing the daily can usually just go in the cope section. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC) == Kudos! == {{Barncompass|This [[Project:Barncompasses|Barncompass]] is to show appreciation for your fantastic work on articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I look forward to consulting these articles whenever my girlfriend and I have the chance to go back to Montreal by car and have some extra time to visit other towns on our way there or back. (My girlfriend is American but went to graduate school at McGill and has several close friends in Montreal and environs, and some of my friends from my own graduate school on Long Island live and work in that pleasant city.) --[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)}} @Ikan Kekek -- Thank you for this recognition. The merit must be shared with the people who are dedicated to making the regions of the world known. There is teamwork because the information comes from various sources. The themes remaining to be published are numerous. Your feedback on the articles is appreciated. Good continuity in your contribution to the advancement of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:35, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == Un barncompass canadien pour toi ! == {| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;" |rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:MoraineLakeP01.jpg|150px]] |style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Canadian Barncompass''' |- |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thanks for all the work you've put in on articles about Quebec. I've never been to Quebec, but it's been on my top to-go list once the pandemic turns into an endemic and I'll most likely be using those articles. But regardless, merci beaucoup :-) --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:26, 26 October 2021 (UTC) |} @SHB2000 -- Your mark of recognition touches me deeply. Thank you! You are welcome in Quebec, particularly in the Mauricie region. Visitors are surprised by the immensity of the Mauricie and Quebec territory. Wikivoyage makes us travel through the Internet and makes us discover the attractions of our own region. Thank you for your contribution to the enrichment of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:45, 28 October 2021 (UTC) : :-) <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == English Wikivoyage policies == Salut Veillg1. I have been revising some of the excellent articles you have created in order to reflect English Wikivoyage policies. These differ from Wikivoyage français, so you may not be familiar with them. In particular, we generally only include "Buy" listings that are relevant for travellers ([[Wv:relevant]]). I have removed some listings that typical travellers would not use when the are visiting these towns, like ''quincailleries'', for example. Also, we generally don't include chain restaurants ([[wv:boring]]) unless there is nothing else available, or if the chain restaurant is particularly interesting. (The first Tim Hortons shop might be a "See" listing.) But it is usually not difficult to find a MacDo, Subway or Tim's in a Canadian town, so we usually leave them out. It is much more interesting to go to a local ''casse-croute'' anyway. Merci pour ton travail içi. Il sera très utile aux voyegeurs. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:41, 9 November 2021 (UTC) :Merci Ground Zero! Well noted! Your observations are common sense. It is not obvious in the application given the distinctive guidelines according to the various Wiki projects. I will pay more attention to it. Thanks![[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 14:45, 9 November 2021 (UTC) Please remember that this is a travel guide, not a directory of businesses. Travellers are not going to be visiting firewood merchants, farm supply stores or greenhouse businesses that sell to farmers and florists. Let's focus on businesses that travellers are likely to be interested in. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC) :Well noted. Merci! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 01:16, 23 November 2021 (UTC) == Listings in the #Go next section == Salut Veillg1, Thank you for your articles about Quebec you've made so far. However, I have had to do some fixes in the #Go next sections, particularly because there's a different map format we use for the go next section, and it's not very commonly used, but there's still the templates to support it. The explanations on both the relevant pages aren't so straightforward, so I'll do my best to explain it on how it works here. So there's two major parts to this, the go next listings, which we use {{tl|mapgroup-item}} and the map itself, which we use {{tl|mapgroup}}. I'll start of with the listing template {{tl|mapgroup-item}}. So generally, it's treated very much like {{tl|marker}}. If you add the wikidata item, it should generally add all the relevant coordinates, Wikipedia article, mapshape etc. Generally the content goes outside the template, however, I did some modifications to the template (see [[Special:Diff/4333603]] for the change) and so you can now add the relevant content in the <code>content</code> parameter. We don't generally include phone numbers or tourism urls in the template, merely because it should be in the linked article. Now to the second part, the template used for the map; {{tl|mapgroup}}. That is fairly easy and simple to understand, and the only parameter that you'll need to know is the <code>target</code> parameter. All you basically need to do is to insert the Wikidata item and it should work. An example of where I've ended up doing this can be seen at [[Mungo National Park]]. I've also done this on [[Saint-Boniface (Quebec)]], although I have not removed some of the parameters not used yet, but [[Mungo National Park]] should give you a fair explanation of how this works put in an actual article. If this sounds very confusing, I understand this, as this does sound quite complex at first, especially given that it has quite some new things that you may not have had previous experience of. I found it hard to grasp at first, but I learned it within a week of using this, and it didn't seem as hard to use after gaining some experience with this. You may also notice that most uses apart from Wrh2 may not be familiar with this template, as it's only used in 139 articles, but it gives a nice result. Feel free to leave me on [[User talk:SHB2000|my talk]] if you need any help with any of this, and I'll be sure to try and help. Sincèrement, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:48, 24 November 2021 (UTC) == Disambiguation == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and continuing thanks for your amazingly prolific work in creating articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I notice that you sometimes put disambiguations in article titles. Like, for example, you just created an article titled "Saint-Barnabé, Quebec." However, when I put the search term "Saint-Barnabé" in the Search Wikivoyage box on the upper right, the only article that comes up is the one you created. So no disambiguation is needed. In addition, we don't use the format used in Wikipedia. If a disambiguation were necessary, the format here would be "Saint-Barnabé (Quebec)". This isn't a big deal, but since it's come up a few times, I thought it would be worth mentioning. Thanks again, and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:36, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. The rules specific to each Wiki project create some confusion. It's not easy to remember all the rules or guidelines, especially when you're used to contributing on a specific project. Nonetheless, I will do my best to apply it. Note: Note that there are several municipalities (in Quebec) or communes (in France), which are designated Saint-Barnabé. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 23:10, 24 November 2021 (UTC) ::If en.wikivoyage articles are created for any of them, we will need to disambiguate then. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :::Also, don't worry too much about any of this; what's most important by far is getting the content down. All these kinds of questions can be dealt with later. I just thought it would make sense to mention this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:05, 25 November 2021 (UTC) ::::This long later, you should please omit these kinds of unnecessary, incorrectly formatted disambiguations in article titles. Try to remember. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:42, 6 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Again, why did you include a disambiguator for [[Bonne-Espérance]] when there is no other article named as such on Wikivoyage. Please stop doing that. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Good question. According to the register of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, there are five "Bonne-Espérance" toponyms: canton, municipality, bay, boulevard, harbour, island... Wikidata and Wikipedia make the distinction by adding "Québec" after "Bonne-Espérance". For the sake of editing efficiency and harmonization with other encyclopedias in wiki mode, I really want there to be a single standard in the titles; and not that the title is changed after the creation of another homonymous article. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:49, 10 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Please stop trying to harmonize all Wikivoyage titles with Wikipedia titles! It's been explained to you repeatedly that this site has its own house [[style]]. Just stop. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:50, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Veillg1: care to explain why you included an unnecessary disambiguator for [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]]? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::On the subject of homonymous titles, your point of view is clearly expressed. In summary, you rely on the rule specific to Wikvoyage (in English) to the effect of not disambiguating in the title of an article, until a homonymous article is created. And you take a draconian position based strictly on the rule. On this subject, your position is inconsistent with the list of articles posted on Wikidata, on Wikivoyage in French and the other projects of this Wiki group. This current WV rule is proving confusing and unproductive, as it will eventually need to be harmonized by changing the title and hyperlinks as new homonymous articles are created. In the case of Rivière-Saint-Jean, there is in Quebec the municipality in Minganie and the unorganized territory in the MRC La Côte-de-Gaspé; the reader is often confused between the two. In short, for the sake of efficiency and clarity for the reader, I prefer to do things the right way by initially creating a title that takes disambiguation into account. And I sincerely hope that the rule on WV (English project) will be amended accordingly. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 09:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::{{ping|Veillg1}} as you point out, the WV rule says one thing and you are doing another. You can propose a change to WV rules. If your proposal is accepted, the rule will be changed. Until then, you are not doing it the right way. You are doing it the wrong way. And you are creating work for other editors by refusing to follow WV rules. Your position may have merit, but if the rules are not changed, it is the wrong way of doing things. You must stop doing things the wrong way. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::We're going to have to start giving you timed blocks if you continue deliberately violating the rules and guidelines of '''this''' site. Applying rules and guidelines that were arrived at by consensus is not "draconian," and how many damn times do we have to say over and over again that you don't have the right to unilaterally violate consensus? Shape up now! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:42, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::{{ping|IkanKekek|SHB2000}} I have been struggling to figure out how to deal with this situation where someone who is contributor useful travel information thumbs their nose at the rest of the community by ignoring community rules. It seems the escalating blocks is the only tool that we have available to us. It would be much better if Veillg1 would accept the way things are done here, and participate in developing our policies by proposing the changes they think would improve them. If they refuse to do so, as an alternative to blocking, could we consider listing the policies they are consciously violated (e.g., those identified on this page), and then revert any edits that violate them? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:06, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::How about deleting any deliberately misnamed articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:11, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::That seems like a good idea. I'll start a thread at [[WV:UBN]] once I get home. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:19, 15 July 2022 (UTC) {{Outdent}} here is a list of issues on which Veillg1 appears to be uninterested in respecting Wikivoyage policy: # using [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions|unnecessary disambiguation]] in article titles # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # including information that is [[wv:relevant|relevant to residents]], but not usually to visitors I have not included policies that have been raised with Veillg1 that they seem to be respecting. Do we agree that these are problem areas in Veillg1's contributions? Are there any that I have missed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:17, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Yep, those are exactly the policies that Veill1g knowingly violates. Also to Veillg1, please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations#Speedily delete any articles that Veillg1 consciously violated?]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::Veillg1 reminds me a lot of [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who may or may not have been the same user but behaved in the same ways - a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like. Both of them ended up permanently banned, as you can read about in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. And the reason we banned those users is that they wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], would you like to end up permanently banned from participating here? If you continue this way, I predict that our extensive patience will end, and you will be subjected to increasingly long blocks until you are banned from the site. Wikimedians need to be willing to collaborate and cooperate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:30, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I really hope we don't go down the French Wikipedia route because per the logs, Veillg1 was blocked per [[w:fr:WP:POINT]] (or [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Ne pas désorganiser Wikipédia pour une argumentation personnelle]]) at least per a quick skim read of [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Bulletin des administrateurs/2021/Semaine 37#Veillg1]]. Technically per [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits#User bans]], Veillg1 can be indefinitely blocked without nomination – something I really do not want to do or even think about. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:45, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. English Wikivoyage does not, and it is a pain to remove them. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 5 December 2021 (UTC) :Somewhat connected: [[Pontiac (Quebec)#Towns]]. Why are these markers linked to Wikidata instead of listings with links to Wikivoyage articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 8 December 2021 (UTC) == Code postale == Please don't include postal address information in listings. Nobody writes letters anymore. Including a postal code for a bus stop, a boulangetie, or a gas station seems particularly unnecessary. Also, if a listing is for a place in the locality the article is about, English Wikivoyage doesn't list the locality in the listing. Repeating "La Malbaie" for every listing in the La Malbaie article doesn't serve any purpose. Thank you again for all of your contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC) :What is the point of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Les_Bergeronnes&curid=189889&diff=4364001&oldid=4361336 including the postal code of a bus stop]? Please stop doing that. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:34, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::@Ground Zero. Thank for your feedback regarding postal code. It is a fact that the use of letters in the post has become rare today. Some people use the postal code for their GPS application and the civic number of the destination; rather than writing the long address on the keyboard. The postal code is commonly displayed in addresses of public places on the Internet. Depending on the country and the navigation system, the postcode is of some use. Certainly, for the purposes of Wikivoyage, it is generally not essential; especially in small Canadian communities where the same code is in use for the entire community. If this is Wikivoyage's editorial policy, no problem not indicating it in the articles. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 20:55, 8 January 2022 (UTC) :::It hasvtaken me some time to find the policy, but here it is: [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC) == YouTube presentations == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and thank you for your continuing prolific work on places in Quebec! I don't know if you noticed, but I deleted a section you included on a YouTube presentation in one of the articles you created. The rule on this travel guide is, if it's something you can do at home without traveling, it is judged not to be about travel and can't get a listing. The one gray area is that online content can be '''very briefly''' mentioned in a listing for a brick-and-mortar tourist information center, but only as part of a "content" tab that concentrates on what you can do, see and get there in person. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:08, 26 January 2022 (UTC) :@Kekek -- Thank you for your feedback. Certainly, your initiative stems from the current editorial policy of Wikivoyage. I understand. Let's see another way of looking at things and imagining the future of assisted travel in a different way. Let's put into perspective that more and more tourists travel physically with their GPS activated (with pop-ups of places of interest), following tours guided by YouTube or using other interactive Internet applications (ex.: Tik-tok, Instagramme, Facebook) for visits (e.g.: Church of Champlain, with augmented reality) or by management guides (e.g.: Bixby). I dream of designing tourist circuit guides in the encyclopedia, with interactive tools (e.g.: displaying a gallery of photos or videos describing a site, or story told orally; thus allowing the visitor to navigate through various eras of the specific site according to its interest). How could Wikivoyage be more oriented towards these new cybernetic and interactive opportunities for tourism? -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:05, 27 January 2022 (UTC) ::Please feel free to start a thread at [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]]. But in the meantime, we should observe existing guidelines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:30, 27 January 2022 (UTC) :::Eventually, there is a possibility for me to initiate this discussion. Thanks! -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC) == Postal address information == Could you explain under what circumstances a traveller would write a letter and mail it to the [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] municipal airport? Is there something unique about this airport that justifies making an exception to the en.wikivoyage rule about not including postal address information? I have raised this issue with you before. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) :@ Whom? - Thank you for your feedback. It is understood that generally the address at length is not essential; however, in the case of towns in Quebec that have been merged (e.g. in 2002, in the case of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), the partial address, without the sector, may prove useful, in particular for deliveries of parcels, mail, etc. In this case, the displayed address has been reduced to the civic number and the street. It's not easy to pay attention to this galaxy of rules. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:00, 26 February 2022 (UTC) ::Sorry, I neglected to sign this. As a travel guide, Wikivoyage does not concern itself with providing information for the delivery of orders and mail as delivery companies and the post office have better sources of information. I realize that there are a lot of rules, but you will also note that I have cleaned up after you in dozens of articles. ::You are adding a lot of great content to Wikivoyage and improving its coverage of Quebec in an amazing way. You can make things easier for other editors by paying a bit more attention to the corrections that other people make after you contribute. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 26 February 2022 (UTC) == Go Next == [[Wv:Sections#Go next]] explains that this section should briefly introduce nearby destinations. It should not have detailed encyclopedia entries about places. Population statistics, industrial profiles, and the addresses of municipal offices do not belong here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:15, 28 February 2022 (UTC) == Image policy == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't know if you've had the chance to look at this site's [[image policy]], but please take the time to familiarize yourself with it. I'll particularly mention the following points, which bear on edits such as the one in which you started the [[Laprairie]] article: * Short articles (less than 3,000 bytes) should usually have no more than 1–2 images, including a map. * For longer articles, 1 image per screen (1,000–2,000 bytes) is generally adequate. * Images should be distributed throughout an article, not bunched up in any section. * Try to avoid having more than 2 or at most 3 successive images without space between them. * By default images in Wikivoyage articles should be right-aligned. ** Don't use left-alignment just to squeeze more images into an article. A likely indicator that you're doing so is that vertical overlap seems necessary. Please take these guidelines into account. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:49, 11 May 2022 (UTC) :Following your comments regarding the layout of the photos in the article, here are some observations. The photos in the "history" section have been placed in the perspective of adding a text on the history of Laprairie. This city has a great history (military, river, railway...), both at the time of New France and at the time of the English regime. And this local history is a tourist attraction in Laprairie. When the text on this "history" section is added to the article, the 3 relative photos of the historic area of Laprairie will be better associated with the new text. As a result of the new layout of the photos in the article, the photos do not match the neighboring texts. Thus, it would be better to wait for the "history" section to be developed before deciding on the layout of the photos. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:21, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::That is at variance with Wikivoyage's image policy. The images need to be distributed throughout the article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Again, please stop having images on the left and right across from each other, as in [[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]. There are too many images on that page! Please choose the most important few and keep them on the right. It's important for you to pay attention to the [[style]] of this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:23, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::Your reply at [[Talk:Mont-Saint-Hilaire‎‎]] is not acceptable. I don't know what your level of English comprehension is, but you have to be able to understand what "blatant violation of [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images]]" means, and trying to talk your way out of compliance with a universal policy adopted by consensus on this site means you are engaging in a form of sabotage and is unfortunately likely to result in blocks to your editing privileges, so I suggest you change your approach. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:44, 17 May 2022 (UTC) == "Cope" == I'm looking at [[Laprairie#Cope]]. I feel like everything but the library and dog park probably belongs in "Do" or otherwise should be deleted. Keeping in mind that Wikivoyage guides are for travelers, not residents, is this listing for the Community Gardens useful? ''Residents have access to community gardens to practice urban culture: La Citière park, Léo-Rouiller park and Aulnaie park. A space is provided for participants with a functional limitation. Free.'' If only residents can visit, I'd say no. If the gardens are open to all visitors, the word "residents" should not be used because it's misleading. What about the listing for the Guy-Dupré Multipurpose Center? ''Inaugurated on April 8, 2017, this multifunctional center offers various multipurpose rooms of varying sizes, adapted storage spaces, an enclosed interior courtyard located between the two buildings (allowing them to hold thematic exhibitions), an entrance hall , a multifunctional kitchen, soundproof music studios and audiovisual systems adapted to new technologies. Its name evokes the merit of Guy Dupré (1934-2016) who administered the city from 1965 to 1989 and served as mayor from 1991 to 2005. Free.'' Doesn't seem relevant to a visitor. The dog park might be worth a listing, but if someone needs to read a description of what a dog park is, the listing wouldn't be relevant to them, so I'd say list it under "Cope" but delete the text in the "content" tab. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:02, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :Thank for your feedback. Here are some comments that follow my checks with information from the city. :*Dog park: according to my checks on the municipal by-law, the city of Laprairie does not restrict the use of the dog park to residents. Visitors can make use of it. Thus, access to the dog park is a point of interest for visitors who own a dog. Good to move this paragraph to the "Do" section; but, it is not a mistake to keep it in "Cope" since it is a service of the city. So my recommendation is to keep this paragraph in the article. :*Community garden: The city's website indicates that the community gardens are for use by residents for the seasonal reservation of a site. Nevertheless, visitors can visit them or participate in gardening with a resident who rents a site. Sometimes there are educational tours of community gardens for visitors. :*Guy-Dupré multifonctional center: The Guy-Dupré multifunctional center is a building serving residents and visitors. This center is a point of interest for visitors, especially for regional thematic exhibitions which attract many visitors, as well as meetings and congresses. Thus, my recommendation is to keep it in the article. :In short, it is up to you to judge on these points. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:09, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the "content" tab of the dog park listing? I don't understand that. A question about the multifunctional centre: do they keep a schedule of events on their site, and are there enough events for the centre to be listed? My feeling is that most of what's covered in the listing is not relevant to visitors. Mentioning that there's a calendar of events on their website, that there are many events in the summer (if that's true) and giving examples of kinds of interesting events they host might make it useful to travelers. ::Basically, my suggestion would be to try to make your content tab text briefer and more focused on things of specific interest to travelers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:20, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Your discussion of multipurpose centers is commendable. In Quebec, multifunctional centers under municipal jurisdiction are generally very useful for the general public, including tourists. Excluding the pandemic period (2020-2022), many events or activities (sports, cultural, social, community) are organized in these multifunctional centers. We understand that their use varies according to the involvement of people in the area and the times. In my book, these centers are frequented by tourists during organized activities. In general, multifunctional centers are part of services to the public (including tourists). They must be listed among the services available to tourists. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:40, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::You need to stop ignoring the points you prefer not to engage. For example: "Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the 'content' tab of the dog park listing?" Talking past others is not respectful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ==Postal codes again== Re your edits to [[Forteau]]. Can you explain why a traveller would write a letter to Robin's Donuts or to the local arena? Stop adding this, and remove what you have added. Your refusal to listen to the requests being made by more experienced editors is really pissing people off. Please work with us, instead of treating this like a personal website. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:11, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for the postcode reminder. I'll try to think of it, among the many generally accepted rules and guidelines. You are right to say that WV is not anyone's website, neither yours nor mine. However, one should not overreact to the slightest detail. For my part, I continue to write with rigor and as a team. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 10:30, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::"one should not overreact to the slightest detail". My response to that is, what??? These are often a pain to remove, and it gets particularly annoying when this is happening repetitively. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:44, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::The issue is not overreacting to the slightest detail", but rather a pattern of behaviour. I appreciate that when someone asks you to make contributions more constructive by following Wikivoyage style, you commit to doing so. However, it is clear that the commitment doesn't last very long: soom you revert to making edits that are too encyclopedic, include postal codes, include listings that are relevant to residents and not visitors, etc. And when other contributors point this out, you leave the clean up for them to do instead of cleaning up your own edits. I do hope to see you contributing mire as a member of the team, and listening to what your teammates are telling you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) Re [[Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent]]. Now it just feels like you are trying to be rude. Stop adding postal address information. No-one is going to write a letter to a depanneur or a hardware store. This isn't the 19th century. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC) :Again in [[Gros-Mécatina]], please ask yourself if anybody is going to write a letter to a gite? (and it would be kinda pointless anyway) Please stop walking past others and doing your own thing. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:01, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == What is Wikivoyage == Based on your recent editing activity and your non sequiturs, it's giving a signal that you seem to need some guidance on what Wikivoyage is, and here it is. Now firstly, please remember that Wikivoyage is not your own travel blog. This means that we have a set style that we expect editors to follow. While the community is a bit lenient towards new editors, you have 2687 edits under your belt and have editing since October 2021, so you are nowhere near "new". I hope you don't mind this being brought up, but I hope you reflect on your [[w:fr:Spécial:Contributions/Veillg1|fr.wikipedia]] block, as you were banned by the French Wikipedia community for a similar reason. Several of us have become sick and tired of having to [[MoS]]ify your edits to comply with the manual of style, and in future, we won't be MoSifying your edits, instead it'll just be removed. I hope we don't have to go down the route that fr.wikipedia did. If you want to ignore the manual of style, you can create your own travel blog, but that's not on here. Secondly, '''Wikivoyage is not an encyclopedia!'''. You seem to have an obsession with adding municipalities and municipal boundaries, but if you've somehow managed to miss or dodge reading this fact; travellers don't give a shit about municipal boundaries. Please ask yourself, do you think any traveller will say "Let's go to the Urban agglomeration of Montreal for the semester break"? Travellers won't care that Argenteuil Regional County Municipality contains eight municipalities. In fact, only in rare circumstances are municipality boundaries interesting to read. Please also remember that Wikivoyage is a guide for '''travellers''', not residents. Please don't list gardening or hardware stores. When you travel to a neighbouring province or anywhere else that's not your local area, would you be interested in going to a hardware store, or would you dismiss that store as it's "centred for locals"? Finally, please remember that refusing to listen to other experienced editors and dodging questions that you don't want to answer is not on. As mentioned above, talking past others is plain disrespectful and that pisses others off. Regards, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:41, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for taking the time to share your observations. Here are a few items. :You are right: :* to point out that Wikivoyage is not anyone's travel blog, neither mine nor yours; :* to indicate that Wikivoyage is a guide for travellers, not residents. That's always been on my mind. What is a Traveler? How to define activities or service points for a traveler? In the regions, travelers and vacationers often need to go to the general store (often referred to in French Canada as a hardware store) for sports, leisure or travel accessories (or equipment). Hardware stores are often general stores serving travellers; :* to signal the posting of the municipal limits. In hindsight, the indication of municipal boundaries would be more useful in other types of media. I retain not to publish them on WV, except occasionally the limits in relation to activities or points of tourist interest (ex.: limit on the river for pleasure boating); :* to follow the WV style manual. Yes. And I think more reference is required to remember the guidelines. :Please do not mention: :*the gardening; I have not used these elements for a long time in writing articles; :*unjustified blocking of WP-French. The last blocking concerning me was based on a trial of intentions following my votes to keep articles of which I saw an interest for the readers and for the encyclopedia. Having conscientiously voted in favor of keeping these articles (therefore against blockers), I was blocked for life. In addition, some of my votes for retention of articles have been tampered with to override them. One would expect this kind of anti-democratic measures under the Russian regime; but not on Wikipedia. I am very proud of my editorial contributions on WP because I put a lot of rigor and depth into them in accordance with generally recognized standards. Today, these writings prove to be interesting and useful documentation for readers; moreover, they are the subject of few very few amendments from the WP community. Too bad that this dictatorial and unjustified blocking has stopped the advancement of the design on these subjects; :*the RCM (regional county municipality): these articles are under construction. It is premature to assess them. There are great things to write about tourism at the regional level. Some regions are easier to describe in an article; for others, the reference documentation is less accessible. :Regarding Canada, in my humble opinion, the content of WV deserves to be developed further. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my editorial contribution made so far on WV and with most of the revisions made by my colleagues. In summary, editorial rigor has always been a concern. If my editorial contribution doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of other editors who would like my contributions. :Regards, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:41, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::A few reactions, which I think SHB will agree with: (1) There are a couple of issues with the RCM articles. First, we like to avoid unnecessary region articles on this site, and region articles with all or mostly red links don't seem needed. However, if they're big rural areas that should be covered in one article without "Cities" or "Other destinations" sections, I'm not sure if you're aware of this site's [[Wikivoyage:Rural area article template]]. Look at [[Rural Montgomery County]] for an example of that template being used. (2) The titles. I'm guessing you understand by now why we don't like bureaucratic article titles. (3) If a store that's called a hardware store really functions as the general store for a community, you need to make that clear and emphasize that "although called a hardware store, they also sell groceries such as food", or whatever the case may be. But be careful: just because you can get Scotch tape in a hardware store doesn't mean it's really travel-related. If stores called hardware stores are really very different in character in Quebec than they are in the neighboring state of New York, you should explain that in [[Quebec#Buy]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:50, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments. Your comment is very diplomatic and clearly expressed. Well noted. You give me the opportunity to take a step back and explore these elements further. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:49, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Glad to help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == [[Special:Diff/4491379]] == In this diff on [[Labrador City]], you removed a listing, marked it as a minor edit but did not provide a reason why? If you did forget to add an edit summary, what was the reason? Is that listing now defunct? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) cmi6u3pf3oxohvy4uz39rgmqw3lagie 4492219 4492193 2022-07-29T09:47:10Z Veillg1 253590 /* Special:Diff/4491379 */ Wabush Hotel is included in article Wabush wikitext text/x-wiki Hello Veillg1! [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you are a [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] then you may notice some differences in policies and the style of our articles. These include: * NPOV &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|be fair]] (not ''quite'' the same thing!) * be bold &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]] * Village pump &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] * External links &rarr; We do not use a separate [[Wikivoyage:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. * sandbox &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] * stub tagging &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Article status|Article status]] It may also be very useful for you to check out [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians]]. If you need help, take a look at [[Wikivoyage:Help]], or else post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] or on my talk page. Thanks for contributing! And now some specific comments: [[Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur]] looks like it was directly copied from Wikipedia without any acknowledgement in an edit summary or on the article's talk page, though since I can't find the article at English Wikipedia, I suppose it was copied to French Wikivoyage from French Wikipedia - in which case, the copying needs to be acknowledged there but also should be mentioned on this article's talk page and otherwise will have to be deleted and restarted from the beginning, due to this site's [[copyleft]] policy and the terms of Wikipedia's Creative Commons Copyleft. The article also needs to be reformatted and copy edited for Wikivoyage [[style]], which does not include encyclopedic facts like the exact number of hectares in it to two decimal places, ref tags, endnote-style links or links to secondary sources (see [[Wikivoyage:External links]]), and has different sections and section headings (see [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]]). Thanks again, and please reply below after you've read this post and include any questions that come to mind. Fair warning: If not, we'll probably have to delete the article soon, but you can always restart it without copypasta or move the raw copy to your user page and edit it suitably before moving it back to articlespace. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:31, 9 November 2020 (UTC) ------------ @Ikan Kekek. Thanks for your feedback! Well noted. Your right, the article "Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur" (or "Des Grèves Regional Park of Contrecoeur") does not exist on Wikipedia, neither in French and in English. Nevertheless, this is part of my editorial projects, given the importance of this regional park for the Montérégie, particularly for the Sorel-Tracy region. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:25, 9 November 2020 (UTC) :Was it copied from somewhere? If you wrote the whole article yourself, you presumably retain the copyright to it unless you had to give it away due to the terms of a contract, so hopefully, there are no copyright issues and you can just work on editing it for Wikivoyage [[style]] and format. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC) == Templates == Hi again, [[User:Veillg1]], and thanks for working on an article about [[La Tuque]]! A couple of things to watch for: Some of the templates in use on fr.wikivoyage do not work here. For example, opening and closing times have to be written out. Also, Tourist information offices belong in "Understand," as they're usually not sights in themselves. The template you're using for Wi-Fi doesn't work on this site. Check out what red-links by looking at the article in reading mode. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:11, 9 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah from experience, fr.voy seems to use much more templates than any other Wikivoyage (which does give a good result). We do technically have a template for opening and closing hours ({{tl|time}}) although it's not really used much on this site. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:29, 9 October 2021 (UTC) == Currency formatting for Canada == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for all the work you've put in so far :). One thing though, unlike the French Wikivoyage which uses CAD to refer to Canadian dollars, we simply just use $100 for 100 Canadian dollars since the likelihood of Canada accepting foreign a currency that uses dollars is almost zero. Thanks! --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:02, 12 October 2021 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. We generally do not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah fr.voy uses links to Wikipedia and Wikispecies all the time. We usually don't. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:31, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::@Ikan Kekek and @SHB2000 -- Thanks for your feedback. Well noted. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:40, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::Thanks for tolerating the idiosyncrasies of en.voy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:43, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::::To be fair, I'm not sure why, but the French Wikivoyage feels like going to a completely new WMF project instead of another language version of the same project. Probably because the French Wikivoyage uses a lot of templates, but it does give you a nice organized result (it even has an automatic currency converter to either USD or CAD) or even more unusual, what this exact thread is about, linking to sister projects. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::::Just a reminder about this. Happy New Year! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC) ::::::Best wishes for the New Year. And good continuity on Wikivoyage. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:37, 2 January 2022 (UTC) == Prices == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for creating the [[Lac-Édouard]] article. A couple of things to note though, the first being is that when writing prices, usually the dollar sign goes before the number (the French language uses xx$, but it's always $xx in the English context) though {{u|Ground Zero}} fixed it [[Special:Diff/4312060|here]]. The second, is that usually we don't include postal info (I made this mistake as well when I was still quite new), although that's not as big of an issue as writing "xx$". But apart from that, thanks for improving our Quebec articles. If you want, feel free to join the [[Wikivoyage:Canada Expedition]]. --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 12:55, 17 October 2021 (UTC) :@SHB2000 - Thanks for your comments. I will apply myself to it. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 4:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Welcome == And thanks for your great work on La Tuque and other articles. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:37, 18 October 2021 (UTC) :@Ground Zero - Thank you for your appreciation. And good continuity in your written projects on Wikivoyage. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 04:45, 18 October 2021 (UTC) ::And same to you as well. It's nice to have more articles about Quebec :-). <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Article template == I’ve seen you make many large articles recently by translating French wikivoyage articles which is great but I’ve noticed they have a section called “managing daily” which we don’t have on English wikivoyage, these should probably be placed in either cope, connect or do, based on the content I’ve seen so far. Please check our small city template to see the way we properly do things. If you don’t know where to put it you can always check [[Wikivoyage:Where you can stick it]]. Thank you for your great work! [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 14:29, 19 October 2021 (UTC) :@Tai123.123 - Thank you for your feedback on the "Managing Daily" section. Although the English version is a translation of the French version of this section, it is not unreasonable to question the relevance of this local municipal services information on Wiki-Voyage. It is understood that municipal services in municipalities are also accessible to visitors; and generally, the websites of municipalities describe them. Perhaps a link to the municipality's site would suffice for the needs of the readers. Perhaps also the information on the main municipal services to public would suffice. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:01, 26 October 2021 (UTC) ::Managing the daily can usually just go in the cope section. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC) == Kudos! == {{Barncompass|This [[Project:Barncompasses|Barncompass]] is to show appreciation for your fantastic work on articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I look forward to consulting these articles whenever my girlfriend and I have the chance to go back to Montreal by car and have some extra time to visit other towns on our way there or back. (My girlfriend is American but went to graduate school at McGill and has several close friends in Montreal and environs, and some of my friends from my own graduate school on Long Island live and work in that pleasant city.) --[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)}} @Ikan Kekek -- Thank you for this recognition. The merit must be shared with the people who are dedicated to making the regions of the world known. There is teamwork because the information comes from various sources. The themes remaining to be published are numerous. Your feedback on the articles is appreciated. Good continuity in your contribution to the advancement of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:35, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == Un barncompass canadien pour toi ! == {| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;" |rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:MoraineLakeP01.jpg|150px]] |style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Canadian Barncompass''' |- |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thanks for all the work you've put in on articles about Quebec. I've never been to Quebec, but it's been on my top to-go list once the pandemic turns into an endemic and I'll most likely be using those articles. But regardless, merci beaucoup :-) --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:26, 26 October 2021 (UTC) |} @SHB2000 -- Your mark of recognition touches me deeply. Thank you! You are welcome in Quebec, particularly in the Mauricie region. Visitors are surprised by the immensity of the Mauricie and Quebec territory. Wikivoyage makes us travel through the Internet and makes us discover the attractions of our own region. Thank you for your contribution to the enrichment of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:45, 28 October 2021 (UTC) : :-) <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == English Wikivoyage policies == Salut Veillg1. I have been revising some of the excellent articles you have created in order to reflect English Wikivoyage policies. These differ from Wikivoyage français, so you may not be familiar with them. In particular, we generally only include "Buy" listings that are relevant for travellers ([[Wv:relevant]]). I have removed some listings that typical travellers would not use when the are visiting these towns, like ''quincailleries'', for example. Also, we generally don't include chain restaurants ([[wv:boring]]) unless there is nothing else available, or if the chain restaurant is particularly interesting. (The first Tim Hortons shop might be a "See" listing.) But it is usually not difficult to find a MacDo, Subway or Tim's in a Canadian town, so we usually leave them out. It is much more interesting to go to a local ''casse-croute'' anyway. Merci pour ton travail içi. Il sera très utile aux voyegeurs. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:41, 9 November 2021 (UTC) :Merci Ground Zero! Well noted! Your observations are common sense. It is not obvious in the application given the distinctive guidelines according to the various Wiki projects. I will pay more attention to it. Thanks![[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 14:45, 9 November 2021 (UTC) Please remember that this is a travel guide, not a directory of businesses. Travellers are not going to be visiting firewood merchants, farm supply stores or greenhouse businesses that sell to farmers and florists. Let's focus on businesses that travellers are likely to be interested in. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC) :Well noted. Merci! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 01:16, 23 November 2021 (UTC) == Listings in the #Go next section == Salut Veillg1, Thank you for your articles about Quebec you've made so far. However, I have had to do some fixes in the #Go next sections, particularly because there's a different map format we use for the go next section, and it's not very commonly used, but there's still the templates to support it. The explanations on both the relevant pages aren't so straightforward, so I'll do my best to explain it on how it works here. So there's two major parts to this, the go next listings, which we use {{tl|mapgroup-item}} and the map itself, which we use {{tl|mapgroup}}. I'll start of with the listing template {{tl|mapgroup-item}}. So generally, it's treated very much like {{tl|marker}}. If you add the wikidata item, it should generally add all the relevant coordinates, Wikipedia article, mapshape etc. Generally the content goes outside the template, however, I did some modifications to the template (see [[Special:Diff/4333603]] for the change) and so you can now add the relevant content in the <code>content</code> parameter. We don't generally include phone numbers or tourism urls in the template, merely because it should be in the linked article. Now to the second part, the template used for the map; {{tl|mapgroup}}. That is fairly easy and simple to understand, and the only parameter that you'll need to know is the <code>target</code> parameter. All you basically need to do is to insert the Wikidata item and it should work. An example of where I've ended up doing this can be seen at [[Mungo National Park]]. I've also done this on [[Saint-Boniface (Quebec)]], although I have not removed some of the parameters not used yet, but [[Mungo National Park]] should give you a fair explanation of how this works put in an actual article. If this sounds very confusing, I understand this, as this does sound quite complex at first, especially given that it has quite some new things that you may not have had previous experience of. I found it hard to grasp at first, but I learned it within a week of using this, and it didn't seem as hard to use after gaining some experience with this. You may also notice that most uses apart from Wrh2 may not be familiar with this template, as it's only used in 139 articles, but it gives a nice result. Feel free to leave me on [[User talk:SHB2000|my talk]] if you need any help with any of this, and I'll be sure to try and help. Sincèrement, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:48, 24 November 2021 (UTC) == Disambiguation == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and continuing thanks for your amazingly prolific work in creating articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I notice that you sometimes put disambiguations in article titles. Like, for example, you just created an article titled "Saint-Barnabé, Quebec." However, when I put the search term "Saint-Barnabé" in the Search Wikivoyage box on the upper right, the only article that comes up is the one you created. So no disambiguation is needed. In addition, we don't use the format used in Wikipedia. If a disambiguation were necessary, the format here would be "Saint-Barnabé (Quebec)". This isn't a big deal, but since it's come up a few times, I thought it would be worth mentioning. Thanks again, and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:36, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. The rules specific to each Wiki project create some confusion. It's not easy to remember all the rules or guidelines, especially when you're used to contributing on a specific project. Nonetheless, I will do my best to apply it. Note: Note that there are several municipalities (in Quebec) or communes (in France), which are designated Saint-Barnabé. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 23:10, 24 November 2021 (UTC) ::If en.wikivoyage articles are created for any of them, we will need to disambiguate then. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :::Also, don't worry too much about any of this; what's most important by far is getting the content down. All these kinds of questions can be dealt with later. I just thought it would make sense to mention this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:05, 25 November 2021 (UTC) ::::This long later, you should please omit these kinds of unnecessary, incorrectly formatted disambiguations in article titles. Try to remember. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:42, 6 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Again, why did you include a disambiguator for [[Bonne-Espérance]] when there is no other article named as such on Wikivoyage. Please stop doing that. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Good question. According to the register of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, there are five "Bonne-Espérance" toponyms: canton, municipality, bay, boulevard, harbour, island... Wikidata and Wikipedia make the distinction by adding "Québec" after "Bonne-Espérance". For the sake of editing efficiency and harmonization with other encyclopedias in wiki mode, I really want there to be a single standard in the titles; and not that the title is changed after the creation of another homonymous article. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:49, 10 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Please stop trying to harmonize all Wikivoyage titles with Wikipedia titles! It's been explained to you repeatedly that this site has its own house [[style]]. Just stop. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:50, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Veillg1: care to explain why you included an unnecessary disambiguator for [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]]? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::On the subject of homonymous titles, your point of view is clearly expressed. In summary, you rely on the rule specific to Wikvoyage (in English) to the effect of not disambiguating in the title of an article, until a homonymous article is created. And you take a draconian position based strictly on the rule. On this subject, your position is inconsistent with the list of articles posted on Wikidata, on Wikivoyage in French and the other projects of this Wiki group. This current WV rule is proving confusing and unproductive, as it will eventually need to be harmonized by changing the title and hyperlinks as new homonymous articles are created. In the case of Rivière-Saint-Jean, there is in Quebec the municipality in Minganie and the unorganized territory in the MRC La Côte-de-Gaspé; the reader is often confused between the two. In short, for the sake of efficiency and clarity for the reader, I prefer to do things the right way by initially creating a title that takes disambiguation into account. And I sincerely hope that the rule on WV (English project) will be amended accordingly. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 09:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::{{ping|Veillg1}} as you point out, the WV rule says one thing and you are doing another. You can propose a change to WV rules. If your proposal is accepted, the rule will be changed. Until then, you are not doing it the right way. You are doing it the wrong way. And you are creating work for other editors by refusing to follow WV rules. Your position may have merit, but if the rules are not changed, it is the wrong way of doing things. You must stop doing things the wrong way. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::We're going to have to start giving you timed blocks if you continue deliberately violating the rules and guidelines of '''this''' site. Applying rules and guidelines that were arrived at by consensus is not "draconian," and how many damn times do we have to say over and over again that you don't have the right to unilaterally violate consensus? Shape up now! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:42, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::{{ping|IkanKekek|SHB2000}} I have been struggling to figure out how to deal with this situation where someone who is contributor useful travel information thumbs their nose at the rest of the community by ignoring community rules. It seems the escalating blocks is the only tool that we have available to us. It would be much better if Veillg1 would accept the way things are done here, and participate in developing our policies by proposing the changes they think would improve them. If they refuse to do so, as an alternative to blocking, could we consider listing the policies they are consciously violated (e.g., those identified on this page), and then revert any edits that violate them? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:06, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::How about deleting any deliberately misnamed articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:11, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::That seems like a good idea. I'll start a thread at [[WV:UBN]] once I get home. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:19, 15 July 2022 (UTC) {{Outdent}} here is a list of issues on which Veillg1 appears to be uninterested in respecting Wikivoyage policy: # using [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions|unnecessary disambiguation]] in article titles # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # including information that is [[wv:relevant|relevant to residents]], but not usually to visitors I have not included policies that have been raised with Veillg1 that they seem to be respecting. Do we agree that these are problem areas in Veillg1's contributions? Are there any that I have missed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:17, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Yep, those are exactly the policies that Veill1g knowingly violates. Also to Veillg1, please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations#Speedily delete any articles that Veillg1 consciously violated?]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::Veillg1 reminds me a lot of [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who may or may not have been the same user but behaved in the same ways - a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like. Both of them ended up permanently banned, as you can read about in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. And the reason we banned those users is that they wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], would you like to end up permanently banned from participating here? If you continue this way, I predict that our extensive patience will end, and you will be subjected to increasingly long blocks until you are banned from the site. Wikimedians need to be willing to collaborate and cooperate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:30, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I really hope we don't go down the French Wikipedia route because per the logs, Veillg1 was blocked per [[w:fr:WP:POINT]] (or [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Ne pas désorganiser Wikipédia pour une argumentation personnelle]]) at least per a quick skim read of [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Bulletin des administrateurs/2021/Semaine 37#Veillg1]]. Technically per [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits#User bans]], Veillg1 can be indefinitely blocked without nomination – something I really do not want to do or even think about. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:45, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. English Wikivoyage does not, and it is a pain to remove them. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 5 December 2021 (UTC) :Somewhat connected: [[Pontiac (Quebec)#Towns]]. Why are these markers linked to Wikidata instead of listings with links to Wikivoyage articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 8 December 2021 (UTC) == Code postale == Please don't include postal address information in listings. Nobody writes letters anymore. Including a postal code for a bus stop, a boulangetie, or a gas station seems particularly unnecessary. Also, if a listing is for a place in the locality the article is about, English Wikivoyage doesn't list the locality in the listing. Repeating "La Malbaie" for every listing in the La Malbaie article doesn't serve any purpose. Thank you again for all of your contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC) :What is the point of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Les_Bergeronnes&curid=189889&diff=4364001&oldid=4361336 including the postal code of a bus stop]? Please stop doing that. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:34, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::@Ground Zero. Thank for your feedback regarding postal code. It is a fact that the use of letters in the post has become rare today. Some people use the postal code for their GPS application and the civic number of the destination; rather than writing the long address on the keyboard. The postal code is commonly displayed in addresses of public places on the Internet. Depending on the country and the navigation system, the postcode is of some use. Certainly, for the purposes of Wikivoyage, it is generally not essential; especially in small Canadian communities where the same code is in use for the entire community. If this is Wikivoyage's editorial policy, no problem not indicating it in the articles. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 20:55, 8 January 2022 (UTC) :::It hasvtaken me some time to find the policy, but here it is: [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC) == YouTube presentations == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and thank you for your continuing prolific work on places in Quebec! I don't know if you noticed, but I deleted a section you included on a YouTube presentation in one of the articles you created. The rule on this travel guide is, if it's something you can do at home without traveling, it is judged not to be about travel and can't get a listing. The one gray area is that online content can be '''very briefly''' mentioned in a listing for a brick-and-mortar tourist information center, but only as part of a "content" tab that concentrates on what you can do, see and get there in person. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:08, 26 January 2022 (UTC) :@Kekek -- Thank you for your feedback. Certainly, your initiative stems from the current editorial policy of Wikivoyage. I understand. Let's see another way of looking at things and imagining the future of assisted travel in a different way. Let's put into perspective that more and more tourists travel physically with their GPS activated (with pop-ups of places of interest), following tours guided by YouTube or using other interactive Internet applications (ex.: Tik-tok, Instagramme, Facebook) for visits (e.g.: Church of Champlain, with augmented reality) or by management guides (e.g.: Bixby). I dream of designing tourist circuit guides in the encyclopedia, with interactive tools (e.g.: displaying a gallery of photos or videos describing a site, or story told orally; thus allowing the visitor to navigate through various eras of the specific site according to its interest). How could Wikivoyage be more oriented towards these new cybernetic and interactive opportunities for tourism? -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:05, 27 January 2022 (UTC) ::Please feel free to start a thread at [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]]. But in the meantime, we should observe existing guidelines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:30, 27 January 2022 (UTC) :::Eventually, there is a possibility for me to initiate this discussion. Thanks! -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC) == Postal address information == Could you explain under what circumstances a traveller would write a letter and mail it to the [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] municipal airport? Is there something unique about this airport that justifies making an exception to the en.wikivoyage rule about not including postal address information? I have raised this issue with you before. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) :@ Whom? - Thank you for your feedback. It is understood that generally the address at length is not essential; however, in the case of towns in Quebec that have been merged (e.g. in 2002, in the case of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), the partial address, without the sector, may prove useful, in particular for deliveries of parcels, mail, etc. In this case, the displayed address has been reduced to the civic number and the street. It's not easy to pay attention to this galaxy of rules. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:00, 26 February 2022 (UTC) ::Sorry, I neglected to sign this. As a travel guide, Wikivoyage does not concern itself with providing information for the delivery of orders and mail as delivery companies and the post office have better sources of information. I realize that there are a lot of rules, but you will also note that I have cleaned up after you in dozens of articles. ::You are adding a lot of great content to Wikivoyage and improving its coverage of Quebec in an amazing way. You can make things easier for other editors by paying a bit more attention to the corrections that other people make after you contribute. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 26 February 2022 (UTC) == Go Next == [[Wv:Sections#Go next]] explains that this section should briefly introduce nearby destinations. It should not have detailed encyclopedia entries about places. Population statistics, industrial profiles, and the addresses of municipal offices do not belong here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:15, 28 February 2022 (UTC) == Image policy == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't know if you've had the chance to look at this site's [[image policy]], but please take the time to familiarize yourself with it. I'll particularly mention the following points, which bear on edits such as the one in which you started the [[Laprairie]] article: * Short articles (less than 3,000 bytes) should usually have no more than 1–2 images, including a map. * For longer articles, 1 image per screen (1,000–2,000 bytes) is generally adequate. * Images should be distributed throughout an article, not bunched up in any section. * Try to avoid having more than 2 or at most 3 successive images without space between them. * By default images in Wikivoyage articles should be right-aligned. ** Don't use left-alignment just to squeeze more images into an article. A likely indicator that you're doing so is that vertical overlap seems necessary. Please take these guidelines into account. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:49, 11 May 2022 (UTC) :Following your comments regarding the layout of the photos in the article, here are some observations. The photos in the "history" section have been placed in the perspective of adding a text on the history of Laprairie. This city has a great history (military, river, railway...), both at the time of New France and at the time of the English regime. And this local history is a tourist attraction in Laprairie. When the text on this "history" section is added to the article, the 3 relative photos of the historic area of Laprairie will be better associated with the new text. As a result of the new layout of the photos in the article, the photos do not match the neighboring texts. Thus, it would be better to wait for the "history" section to be developed before deciding on the layout of the photos. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:21, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::That is at variance with Wikivoyage's image policy. The images need to be distributed throughout the article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Again, please stop having images on the left and right across from each other, as in [[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]. There are too many images on that page! Please choose the most important few and keep them on the right. It's important for you to pay attention to the [[style]] of this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:23, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::Your reply at [[Talk:Mont-Saint-Hilaire‎‎]] is not acceptable. I don't know what your level of English comprehension is, but you have to be able to understand what "blatant violation of [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images]]" means, and trying to talk your way out of compliance with a universal policy adopted by consensus on this site means you are engaging in a form of sabotage and is unfortunately likely to result in blocks to your editing privileges, so I suggest you change your approach. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:44, 17 May 2022 (UTC) == "Cope" == I'm looking at [[Laprairie#Cope]]. I feel like everything but the library and dog park probably belongs in "Do" or otherwise should be deleted. Keeping in mind that Wikivoyage guides are for travelers, not residents, is this listing for the Community Gardens useful? ''Residents have access to community gardens to practice urban culture: La Citière park, Léo-Rouiller park and Aulnaie park. A space is provided for participants with a functional limitation. Free.'' If only residents can visit, I'd say no. If the gardens are open to all visitors, the word "residents" should not be used because it's misleading. What about the listing for the Guy-Dupré Multipurpose Center? ''Inaugurated on April 8, 2017, this multifunctional center offers various multipurpose rooms of varying sizes, adapted storage spaces, an enclosed interior courtyard located between the two buildings (allowing them to hold thematic exhibitions), an entrance hall , a multifunctional kitchen, soundproof music studios and audiovisual systems adapted to new technologies. Its name evokes the merit of Guy Dupré (1934-2016) who administered the city from 1965 to 1989 and served as mayor from 1991 to 2005. Free.'' Doesn't seem relevant to a visitor. The dog park might be worth a listing, but if someone needs to read a description of what a dog park is, the listing wouldn't be relevant to them, so I'd say list it under "Cope" but delete the text in the "content" tab. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:02, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :Thank for your feedback. Here are some comments that follow my checks with information from the city. :*Dog park: according to my checks on the municipal by-law, the city of Laprairie does not restrict the use of the dog park to residents. Visitors can make use of it. Thus, access to the dog park is a point of interest for visitors who own a dog. Good to move this paragraph to the "Do" section; but, it is not a mistake to keep it in "Cope" since it is a service of the city. So my recommendation is to keep this paragraph in the article. :*Community garden: The city's website indicates that the community gardens are for use by residents for the seasonal reservation of a site. Nevertheless, visitors can visit them or participate in gardening with a resident who rents a site. Sometimes there are educational tours of community gardens for visitors. :*Guy-Dupré multifonctional center: The Guy-Dupré multifunctional center is a building serving residents and visitors. This center is a point of interest for visitors, especially for regional thematic exhibitions which attract many visitors, as well as meetings and congresses. Thus, my recommendation is to keep it in the article. :In short, it is up to you to judge on these points. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:09, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the "content" tab of the dog park listing? I don't understand that. A question about the multifunctional centre: do they keep a schedule of events on their site, and are there enough events for the centre to be listed? My feeling is that most of what's covered in the listing is not relevant to visitors. Mentioning that there's a calendar of events on their website, that there are many events in the summer (if that's true) and giving examples of kinds of interesting events they host might make it useful to travelers. ::Basically, my suggestion would be to try to make your content tab text briefer and more focused on things of specific interest to travelers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:20, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Your discussion of multipurpose centers is commendable. In Quebec, multifunctional centers under municipal jurisdiction are generally very useful for the general public, including tourists. Excluding the pandemic period (2020-2022), many events or activities (sports, cultural, social, community) are organized in these multifunctional centers. We understand that their use varies according to the involvement of people in the area and the times. In my book, these centers are frequented by tourists during organized activities. In general, multifunctional centers are part of services to the public (including tourists). They must be listed among the services available to tourists. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:40, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::You need to stop ignoring the points you prefer not to engage. For example: "Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the 'content' tab of the dog park listing?" Talking past others is not respectful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ==Postal codes again== Re your edits to [[Forteau]]. Can you explain why a traveller would write a letter to Robin's Donuts or to the local arena? Stop adding this, and remove what you have added. Your refusal to listen to the requests being made by more experienced editors is really pissing people off. Please work with us, instead of treating this like a personal website. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:11, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for the postcode reminder. I'll try to think of it, among the many generally accepted rules and guidelines. You are right to say that WV is not anyone's website, neither yours nor mine. However, one should not overreact to the slightest detail. For my part, I continue to write with rigor and as a team. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 10:30, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::"one should not overreact to the slightest detail". My response to that is, what??? These are often a pain to remove, and it gets particularly annoying when this is happening repetitively. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:44, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::The issue is not overreacting to the slightest detail", but rather a pattern of behaviour. I appreciate that when someone asks you to make contributions more constructive by following Wikivoyage style, you commit to doing so. However, it is clear that the commitment doesn't last very long: soom you revert to making edits that are too encyclopedic, include postal codes, include listings that are relevant to residents and not visitors, etc. And when other contributors point this out, you leave the clean up for them to do instead of cleaning up your own edits. I do hope to see you contributing mire as a member of the team, and listening to what your teammates are telling you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) Re [[Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent]]. Now it just feels like you are trying to be rude. Stop adding postal address information. No-one is going to write a letter to a depanneur or a hardware store. This isn't the 19th century. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC) :Again in [[Gros-Mécatina]], please ask yourself if anybody is going to write a letter to a gite? (and it would be kinda pointless anyway) Please stop walking past others and doing your own thing. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:01, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == What is Wikivoyage == Based on your recent editing activity and your non sequiturs, it's giving a signal that you seem to need some guidance on what Wikivoyage is, and here it is. Now firstly, please remember that Wikivoyage is not your own travel blog. This means that we have a set style that we expect editors to follow. While the community is a bit lenient towards new editors, you have 2687 edits under your belt and have editing since October 2021, so you are nowhere near "new". I hope you don't mind this being brought up, but I hope you reflect on your [[w:fr:Spécial:Contributions/Veillg1|fr.wikipedia]] block, as you were banned by the French Wikipedia community for a similar reason. Several of us have become sick and tired of having to [[MoS]]ify your edits to comply with the manual of style, and in future, we won't be MoSifying your edits, instead it'll just be removed. I hope we don't have to go down the route that fr.wikipedia did. If you want to ignore the manual of style, you can create your own travel blog, but that's not on here. Secondly, '''Wikivoyage is not an encyclopedia!'''. You seem to have an obsession with adding municipalities and municipal boundaries, but if you've somehow managed to miss or dodge reading this fact; travellers don't give a shit about municipal boundaries. Please ask yourself, do you think any traveller will say "Let's go to the Urban agglomeration of Montreal for the semester break"? Travellers won't care that Argenteuil Regional County Municipality contains eight municipalities. In fact, only in rare circumstances are municipality boundaries interesting to read. Please also remember that Wikivoyage is a guide for '''travellers''', not residents. Please don't list gardening or hardware stores. When you travel to a neighbouring province or anywhere else that's not your local area, would you be interested in going to a hardware store, or would you dismiss that store as it's "centred for locals"? Finally, please remember that refusing to listen to other experienced editors and dodging questions that you don't want to answer is not on. As mentioned above, talking past others is plain disrespectful and that pisses others off. Regards, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:41, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for taking the time to share your observations. Here are a few items. :You are right: :* to point out that Wikivoyage is not anyone's travel blog, neither mine nor yours; :* to indicate that Wikivoyage is a guide for travellers, not residents. That's always been on my mind. What is a Traveler? How to define activities or service points for a traveler? In the regions, travelers and vacationers often need to go to the general store (often referred to in French Canada as a hardware store) for sports, leisure or travel accessories (or equipment). Hardware stores are often general stores serving travellers; :* to signal the posting of the municipal limits. In hindsight, the indication of municipal boundaries would be more useful in other types of media. I retain not to publish them on WV, except occasionally the limits in relation to activities or points of tourist interest (ex.: limit on the river for pleasure boating); :* to follow the WV style manual. Yes. And I think more reference is required to remember the guidelines. :Please do not mention: :*the gardening; I have not used these elements for a long time in writing articles; :*unjustified blocking of WP-French. The last blocking concerning me was based on a trial of intentions following my votes to keep articles of which I saw an interest for the readers and for the encyclopedia. Having conscientiously voted in favor of keeping these articles (therefore against blockers), I was blocked for life. In addition, some of my votes for retention of articles have been tampered with to override them. One would expect this kind of anti-democratic measures under the Russian regime; but not on Wikipedia. I am very proud of my editorial contributions on WP because I put a lot of rigor and depth into them in accordance with generally recognized standards. Today, these writings prove to be interesting and useful documentation for readers; moreover, they are the subject of few very few amendments from the WP community. Too bad that this dictatorial and unjustified blocking has stopped the advancement of the design on these subjects; :*the RCM (regional county municipality): these articles are under construction. It is premature to assess them. There are great things to write about tourism at the regional level. Some regions are easier to describe in an article; for others, the reference documentation is less accessible. :Regarding Canada, in my humble opinion, the content of WV deserves to be developed further. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my editorial contribution made so far on WV and with most of the revisions made by my colleagues. In summary, editorial rigor has always been a concern. If my editorial contribution doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of other editors who would like my contributions. :Regards, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:41, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::A few reactions, which I think SHB will agree with: (1) There are a couple of issues with the RCM articles. First, we like to avoid unnecessary region articles on this site, and region articles with all or mostly red links don't seem needed. However, if they're big rural areas that should be covered in one article without "Cities" or "Other destinations" sections, I'm not sure if you're aware of this site's [[Wikivoyage:Rural area article template]]. Look at [[Rural Montgomery County]] for an example of that template being used. (2) The titles. I'm guessing you understand by now why we don't like bureaucratic article titles. (3) If a store that's called a hardware store really functions as the general store for a community, you need to make that clear and emphasize that "although called a hardware store, they also sell groceries such as food", or whatever the case may be. But be careful: just because you can get Scotch tape in a hardware store doesn't mean it's really travel-related. If stores called hardware stores are really very different in character in Quebec than they are in the neighboring state of New York, you should explain that in [[Quebec#Buy]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:50, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments. Your comment is very diplomatic and clearly expressed. Well noted. You give me the opportunity to take a step back and explore these elements further. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:49, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Glad to help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == [[Special:Diff/4491379]] == In this diff on [[Labrador City]], you removed a listing, marked it as a minor edit but did not provide a reason why? If you did forget to add an edit summary, what was the reason? Is that listing now defunct? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :Your question refers to the content of the article "Labrador City". Subsection removed from article is for "Wabush Hotel"; this hotel establishment is part of the town of Wabush and not of the twin town "Labrador City". Wabush Hotel is included in the article "Wabush". - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] 10:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 3baru7wl6fzlci9epqd6tuf6fxdfmhg 4492220 4492219 2022-07-29T09:51:03Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Special:Diff/4491379 */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki Hello Veillg1! [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you are a [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] then you may notice some differences in policies and the style of our articles. These include: * NPOV &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|be fair]] (not ''quite'' the same thing!) * be bold &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]] * Village pump &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] * External links &rarr; We do not use a separate [[Wikivoyage:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. * sandbox &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] * stub tagging &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Article status|Article status]] It may also be very useful for you to check out [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians]]. If you need help, take a look at [[Wikivoyage:Help]], or else post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] or on my talk page. Thanks for contributing! And now some specific comments: [[Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur]] looks like it was directly copied from Wikipedia without any acknowledgement in an edit summary or on the article's talk page, though since I can't find the article at English Wikipedia, I suppose it was copied to French Wikivoyage from French Wikipedia - in which case, the copying needs to be acknowledged there but also should be mentioned on this article's talk page and otherwise will have to be deleted and restarted from the beginning, due to this site's [[copyleft]] policy and the terms of Wikipedia's Creative Commons Copyleft. The article also needs to be reformatted and copy edited for Wikivoyage [[style]], which does not include encyclopedic facts like the exact number of hectares in it to two decimal places, ref tags, endnote-style links or links to secondary sources (see [[Wikivoyage:External links]]), and has different sections and section headings (see [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]]). Thanks again, and please reply below after you've read this post and include any questions that come to mind. Fair warning: If not, we'll probably have to delete the article soon, but you can always restart it without copypasta or move the raw copy to your user page and edit it suitably before moving it back to articlespace. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:31, 9 November 2020 (UTC) ------------ @Ikan Kekek. Thanks for your feedback! Well noted. Your right, the article "Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur" (or "Des Grèves Regional Park of Contrecoeur") does not exist on Wikipedia, neither in French and in English. Nevertheless, this is part of my editorial projects, given the importance of this regional park for the Montérégie, particularly for the Sorel-Tracy region. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:25, 9 November 2020 (UTC) :Was it copied from somewhere? If you wrote the whole article yourself, you presumably retain the copyright to it unless you had to give it away due to the terms of a contract, so hopefully, there are no copyright issues and you can just work on editing it for Wikivoyage [[style]] and format. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC) == Templates == Hi again, [[User:Veillg1]], and thanks for working on an article about [[La Tuque]]! A couple of things to watch for: Some of the templates in use on fr.wikivoyage do not work here. For example, opening and closing times have to be written out. Also, Tourist information offices belong in "Understand," as they're usually not sights in themselves. The template you're using for Wi-Fi doesn't work on this site. Check out what red-links by looking at the article in reading mode. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:11, 9 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah from experience, fr.voy seems to use much more templates than any other Wikivoyage (which does give a good result). We do technically have a template for opening and closing hours ({{tl|time}}) although it's not really used much on this site. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:29, 9 October 2021 (UTC) == Currency formatting for Canada == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for all the work you've put in so far :). One thing though, unlike the French Wikivoyage which uses CAD to refer to Canadian dollars, we simply just use $100 for 100 Canadian dollars since the likelihood of Canada accepting foreign a currency that uses dollars is almost zero. Thanks! --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:02, 12 October 2021 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. We generally do not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah fr.voy uses links to Wikipedia and Wikispecies all the time. We usually don't. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:31, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::@Ikan Kekek and @SHB2000 -- Thanks for your feedback. Well noted. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:40, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::Thanks for tolerating the idiosyncrasies of en.voy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:43, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::::To be fair, I'm not sure why, but the French Wikivoyage feels like going to a completely new WMF project instead of another language version of the same project. Probably because the French Wikivoyage uses a lot of templates, but it does give you a nice organized result (it even has an automatic currency converter to either USD or CAD) or even more unusual, what this exact thread is about, linking to sister projects. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::::Just a reminder about this. Happy New Year! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC) ::::::Best wishes for the New Year. And good continuity on Wikivoyage. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:37, 2 January 2022 (UTC) == Prices == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for creating the [[Lac-Édouard]] article. A couple of things to note though, the first being is that when writing prices, usually the dollar sign goes before the number (the French language uses xx$, but it's always $xx in the English context) though {{u|Ground Zero}} fixed it [[Special:Diff/4312060|here]]. The second, is that usually we don't include postal info (I made this mistake as well when I was still quite new), although that's not as big of an issue as writing "xx$". But apart from that, thanks for improving our Quebec articles. If you want, feel free to join the [[Wikivoyage:Canada Expedition]]. --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 12:55, 17 October 2021 (UTC) :@SHB2000 - Thanks for your comments. I will apply myself to it. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 4:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Welcome == And thanks for your great work on La Tuque and other articles. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:37, 18 October 2021 (UTC) :@Ground Zero - Thank you for your appreciation. And good continuity in your written projects on Wikivoyage. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 04:45, 18 October 2021 (UTC) ::And same to you as well. It's nice to have more articles about Quebec :-). <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Article template == I’ve seen you make many large articles recently by translating French wikivoyage articles which is great but I’ve noticed they have a section called “managing daily” which we don’t have on English wikivoyage, these should probably be placed in either cope, connect or do, based on the content I’ve seen so far. Please check our small city template to see the way we properly do things. If you don’t know where to put it you can always check [[Wikivoyage:Where you can stick it]]. Thank you for your great work! [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 14:29, 19 October 2021 (UTC) :@Tai123.123 - Thank you for your feedback on the "Managing Daily" section. Although the English version is a translation of the French version of this section, it is not unreasonable to question the relevance of this local municipal services information on Wiki-Voyage. It is understood that municipal services in municipalities are also accessible to visitors; and generally, the websites of municipalities describe them. Perhaps a link to the municipality's site would suffice for the needs of the readers. Perhaps also the information on the main municipal services to public would suffice. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:01, 26 October 2021 (UTC) ::Managing the daily can usually just go in the cope section. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC) == Kudos! == {{Barncompass|This [[Project:Barncompasses|Barncompass]] is to show appreciation for your fantastic work on articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I look forward to consulting these articles whenever my girlfriend and I have the chance to go back to Montreal by car and have some extra time to visit other towns on our way there or back. (My girlfriend is American but went to graduate school at McGill and has several close friends in Montreal and environs, and some of my friends from my own graduate school on Long Island live and work in that pleasant city.) --[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)}} @Ikan Kekek -- Thank you for this recognition. The merit must be shared with the people who are dedicated to making the regions of the world known. There is teamwork because the information comes from various sources. The themes remaining to be published are numerous. Your feedback on the articles is appreciated. Good continuity in your contribution to the advancement of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:35, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == Un barncompass canadien pour toi ! == {| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;" |rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:MoraineLakeP01.jpg|150px]] |style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Canadian Barncompass''' |- |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thanks for all the work you've put in on articles about Quebec. I've never been to Quebec, but it's been on my top to-go list once the pandemic turns into an endemic and I'll most likely be using those articles. But regardless, merci beaucoup :-) --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:26, 26 October 2021 (UTC) |} @SHB2000 -- Your mark of recognition touches me deeply. Thank you! You are welcome in Quebec, particularly in the Mauricie region. Visitors are surprised by the immensity of the Mauricie and Quebec territory. Wikivoyage makes us travel through the Internet and makes us discover the attractions of our own region. Thank you for your contribution to the enrichment of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:45, 28 October 2021 (UTC) : :-) <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == English Wikivoyage policies == Salut Veillg1. I have been revising some of the excellent articles you have created in order to reflect English Wikivoyage policies. These differ from Wikivoyage français, so you may not be familiar with them. In particular, we generally only include "Buy" listings that are relevant for travellers ([[Wv:relevant]]). I have removed some listings that typical travellers would not use when the are visiting these towns, like ''quincailleries'', for example. Also, we generally don't include chain restaurants ([[wv:boring]]) unless there is nothing else available, or if the chain restaurant is particularly interesting. (The first Tim Hortons shop might be a "See" listing.) But it is usually not difficult to find a MacDo, Subway or Tim's in a Canadian town, so we usually leave them out. It is much more interesting to go to a local ''casse-croute'' anyway. Merci pour ton travail içi. Il sera très utile aux voyegeurs. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:41, 9 November 2021 (UTC) :Merci Ground Zero! Well noted! Your observations are common sense. It is not obvious in the application given the distinctive guidelines according to the various Wiki projects. I will pay more attention to it. Thanks![[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 14:45, 9 November 2021 (UTC) Please remember that this is a travel guide, not a directory of businesses. Travellers are not going to be visiting firewood merchants, farm supply stores or greenhouse businesses that sell to farmers and florists. Let's focus on businesses that travellers are likely to be interested in. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC) :Well noted. Merci! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 01:16, 23 November 2021 (UTC) == Listings in the #Go next section == Salut Veillg1, Thank you for your articles about Quebec you've made so far. However, I have had to do some fixes in the #Go next sections, particularly because there's a different map format we use for the go next section, and it's not very commonly used, but there's still the templates to support it. The explanations on both the relevant pages aren't so straightforward, so I'll do my best to explain it on how it works here. So there's two major parts to this, the go next listings, which we use {{tl|mapgroup-item}} and the map itself, which we use {{tl|mapgroup}}. I'll start of with the listing template {{tl|mapgroup-item}}. So generally, it's treated very much like {{tl|marker}}. If you add the wikidata item, it should generally add all the relevant coordinates, Wikipedia article, mapshape etc. Generally the content goes outside the template, however, I did some modifications to the template (see [[Special:Diff/4333603]] for the change) and so you can now add the relevant content in the <code>content</code> parameter. We don't generally include phone numbers or tourism urls in the template, merely because it should be in the linked article. Now to the second part, the template used for the map; {{tl|mapgroup}}. That is fairly easy and simple to understand, and the only parameter that you'll need to know is the <code>target</code> parameter. All you basically need to do is to insert the Wikidata item and it should work. An example of where I've ended up doing this can be seen at [[Mungo National Park]]. I've also done this on [[Saint-Boniface (Quebec)]], although I have not removed some of the parameters not used yet, but [[Mungo National Park]] should give you a fair explanation of how this works put in an actual article. If this sounds very confusing, I understand this, as this does sound quite complex at first, especially given that it has quite some new things that you may not have had previous experience of. I found it hard to grasp at first, but I learned it within a week of using this, and it didn't seem as hard to use after gaining some experience with this. You may also notice that most uses apart from Wrh2 may not be familiar with this template, as it's only used in 139 articles, but it gives a nice result. Feel free to leave me on [[User talk:SHB2000|my talk]] if you need any help with any of this, and I'll be sure to try and help. Sincèrement, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:48, 24 November 2021 (UTC) == Disambiguation == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and continuing thanks for your amazingly prolific work in creating articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I notice that you sometimes put disambiguations in article titles. Like, for example, you just created an article titled "Saint-Barnabé, Quebec." However, when I put the search term "Saint-Barnabé" in the Search Wikivoyage box on the upper right, the only article that comes up is the one you created. So no disambiguation is needed. In addition, we don't use the format used in Wikipedia. If a disambiguation were necessary, the format here would be "Saint-Barnabé (Quebec)". This isn't a big deal, but since it's come up a few times, I thought it would be worth mentioning. Thanks again, and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:36, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. The rules specific to each Wiki project create some confusion. It's not easy to remember all the rules or guidelines, especially when you're used to contributing on a specific project. Nonetheless, I will do my best to apply it. Note: Note that there are several municipalities (in Quebec) or communes (in France), which are designated Saint-Barnabé. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 23:10, 24 November 2021 (UTC) ::If en.wikivoyage articles are created for any of them, we will need to disambiguate then. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :::Also, don't worry too much about any of this; what's most important by far is getting the content down. All these kinds of questions can be dealt with later. I just thought it would make sense to mention this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:05, 25 November 2021 (UTC) ::::This long later, you should please omit these kinds of unnecessary, incorrectly formatted disambiguations in article titles. Try to remember. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:42, 6 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Again, why did you include a disambiguator for [[Bonne-Espérance]] when there is no other article named as such on Wikivoyage. Please stop doing that. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Good question. According to the register of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, there are five "Bonne-Espérance" toponyms: canton, municipality, bay, boulevard, harbour, island... Wikidata and Wikipedia make the distinction by adding "Québec" after "Bonne-Espérance". For the sake of editing efficiency and harmonization with other encyclopedias in wiki mode, I really want there to be a single standard in the titles; and not that the title is changed after the creation of another homonymous article. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:49, 10 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Please stop trying to harmonize all Wikivoyage titles with Wikipedia titles! It's been explained to you repeatedly that this site has its own house [[style]]. Just stop. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:50, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Veillg1: care to explain why you included an unnecessary disambiguator for [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]]? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::On the subject of homonymous titles, your point of view is clearly expressed. In summary, you rely on the rule specific to Wikvoyage (in English) to the effect of not disambiguating in the title of an article, until a homonymous article is created. And you take a draconian position based strictly on the rule. On this subject, your position is inconsistent with the list of articles posted on Wikidata, on Wikivoyage in French and the other projects of this Wiki group. This current WV rule is proving confusing and unproductive, as it will eventually need to be harmonized by changing the title and hyperlinks as new homonymous articles are created. In the case of Rivière-Saint-Jean, there is in Quebec the municipality in Minganie and the unorganized territory in the MRC La Côte-de-Gaspé; the reader is often confused between the two. In short, for the sake of efficiency and clarity for the reader, I prefer to do things the right way by initially creating a title that takes disambiguation into account. And I sincerely hope that the rule on WV (English project) will be amended accordingly. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 09:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::{{ping|Veillg1}} as you point out, the WV rule says one thing and you are doing another. You can propose a change to WV rules. If your proposal is accepted, the rule will be changed. Until then, you are not doing it the right way. You are doing it the wrong way. And you are creating work for other editors by refusing to follow WV rules. Your position may have merit, but if the rules are not changed, it is the wrong way of doing things. You must stop doing things the wrong way. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::We're going to have to start giving you timed blocks if you continue deliberately violating the rules and guidelines of '''this''' site. Applying rules and guidelines that were arrived at by consensus is not "draconian," and how many damn times do we have to say over and over again that you don't have the right to unilaterally violate consensus? Shape up now! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:42, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::{{ping|IkanKekek|SHB2000}} I have been struggling to figure out how to deal with this situation where someone who is contributor useful travel information thumbs their nose at the rest of the community by ignoring community rules. It seems the escalating blocks is the only tool that we have available to us. It would be much better if Veillg1 would accept the way things are done here, and participate in developing our policies by proposing the changes they think would improve them. If they refuse to do so, as an alternative to blocking, could we consider listing the policies they are consciously violated (e.g., those identified on this page), and then revert any edits that violate them? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:06, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::How about deleting any deliberately misnamed articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:11, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::That seems like a good idea. I'll start a thread at [[WV:UBN]] once I get home. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:19, 15 July 2022 (UTC) {{Outdent}} here is a list of issues on which Veillg1 appears to be uninterested in respecting Wikivoyage policy: # using [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions|unnecessary disambiguation]] in article titles # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # including information that is [[wv:relevant|relevant to residents]], but not usually to visitors I have not included policies that have been raised with Veillg1 that they seem to be respecting. Do we agree that these are problem areas in Veillg1's contributions? Are there any that I have missed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:17, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Yep, those are exactly the policies that Veill1g knowingly violates. Also to Veillg1, please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations#Speedily delete any articles that Veillg1 consciously violated?]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::Veillg1 reminds me a lot of [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who may or may not have been the same user but behaved in the same ways - a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like. Both of them ended up permanently banned, as you can read about in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. And the reason we banned those users is that they wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], would you like to end up permanently banned from participating here? If you continue this way, I predict that our extensive patience will end, and you will be subjected to increasingly long blocks until you are banned from the site. Wikimedians need to be willing to collaborate and cooperate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:30, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I really hope we don't go down the French Wikipedia route because per the logs, Veillg1 was blocked per [[w:fr:WP:POINT]] (or [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Ne pas désorganiser Wikipédia pour une argumentation personnelle]]) at least per a quick skim read of [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Bulletin des administrateurs/2021/Semaine 37#Veillg1]]. Technically per [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits#User bans]], Veillg1 can be indefinitely blocked without nomination – something I really do not want to do or even think about. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:45, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. English Wikivoyage does not, and it is a pain to remove them. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 5 December 2021 (UTC) :Somewhat connected: [[Pontiac (Quebec)#Towns]]. Why are these markers linked to Wikidata instead of listings with links to Wikivoyage articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 8 December 2021 (UTC) == Code postale == Please don't include postal address information in listings. Nobody writes letters anymore. Including a postal code for a bus stop, a boulangetie, or a gas station seems particularly unnecessary. Also, if a listing is for a place in the locality the article is about, English Wikivoyage doesn't list the locality in the listing. Repeating "La Malbaie" for every listing in the La Malbaie article doesn't serve any purpose. Thank you again for all of your contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC) :What is the point of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Les_Bergeronnes&curid=189889&diff=4364001&oldid=4361336 including the postal code of a bus stop]? Please stop doing that. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:34, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::@Ground Zero. Thank for your feedback regarding postal code. It is a fact that the use of letters in the post has become rare today. Some people use the postal code for their GPS application and the civic number of the destination; rather than writing the long address on the keyboard. The postal code is commonly displayed in addresses of public places on the Internet. Depending on the country and the navigation system, the postcode is of some use. Certainly, for the purposes of Wikivoyage, it is generally not essential; especially in small Canadian communities where the same code is in use for the entire community. If this is Wikivoyage's editorial policy, no problem not indicating it in the articles. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 20:55, 8 January 2022 (UTC) :::It hasvtaken me some time to find the policy, but here it is: [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC) == YouTube presentations == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and thank you for your continuing prolific work on places in Quebec! I don't know if you noticed, but I deleted a section you included on a YouTube presentation in one of the articles you created. The rule on this travel guide is, if it's something you can do at home without traveling, it is judged not to be about travel and can't get a listing. The one gray area is that online content can be '''very briefly''' mentioned in a listing for a brick-and-mortar tourist information center, but only as part of a "content" tab that concentrates on what you can do, see and get there in person. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:08, 26 January 2022 (UTC) :@Kekek -- Thank you for your feedback. Certainly, your initiative stems from the current editorial policy of Wikivoyage. I understand. Let's see another way of looking at things and imagining the future of assisted travel in a different way. Let's put into perspective that more and more tourists travel physically with their GPS activated (with pop-ups of places of interest), following tours guided by YouTube or using other interactive Internet applications (ex.: Tik-tok, Instagramme, Facebook) for visits (e.g.: Church of Champlain, with augmented reality) or by management guides (e.g.: Bixby). I dream of designing tourist circuit guides in the encyclopedia, with interactive tools (e.g.: displaying a gallery of photos or videos describing a site, or story told orally; thus allowing the visitor to navigate through various eras of the specific site according to its interest). How could Wikivoyage be more oriented towards these new cybernetic and interactive opportunities for tourism? -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:05, 27 January 2022 (UTC) ::Please feel free to start a thread at [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]]. But in the meantime, we should observe existing guidelines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:30, 27 January 2022 (UTC) :::Eventually, there is a possibility for me to initiate this discussion. Thanks! -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC) == Postal address information == Could you explain under what circumstances a traveller would write a letter and mail it to the [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] municipal airport? Is there something unique about this airport that justifies making an exception to the en.wikivoyage rule about not including postal address information? I have raised this issue with you before. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) :@ Whom? - Thank you for your feedback. It is understood that generally the address at length is not essential; however, in the case of towns in Quebec that have been merged (e.g. in 2002, in the case of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), the partial address, without the sector, may prove useful, in particular for deliveries of parcels, mail, etc. In this case, the displayed address has been reduced to the civic number and the street. It's not easy to pay attention to this galaxy of rules. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:00, 26 February 2022 (UTC) ::Sorry, I neglected to sign this. As a travel guide, Wikivoyage does not concern itself with providing information for the delivery of orders and mail as delivery companies and the post office have better sources of information. I realize that there are a lot of rules, but you will also note that I have cleaned up after you in dozens of articles. ::You are adding a lot of great content to Wikivoyage and improving its coverage of Quebec in an amazing way. You can make things easier for other editors by paying a bit more attention to the corrections that other people make after you contribute. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 26 February 2022 (UTC) == Go Next == [[Wv:Sections#Go next]] explains that this section should briefly introduce nearby destinations. It should not have detailed encyclopedia entries about places. Population statistics, industrial profiles, and the addresses of municipal offices do not belong here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:15, 28 February 2022 (UTC) == Image policy == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't know if you've had the chance to look at this site's [[image policy]], but please take the time to familiarize yourself with it. I'll particularly mention the following points, which bear on edits such as the one in which you started the [[Laprairie]] article: * Short articles (less than 3,000 bytes) should usually have no more than 1–2 images, including a map. * For longer articles, 1 image per screen (1,000–2,000 bytes) is generally adequate. * Images should be distributed throughout an article, not bunched up in any section. * Try to avoid having more than 2 or at most 3 successive images without space between them. * By default images in Wikivoyage articles should be right-aligned. ** Don't use left-alignment just to squeeze more images into an article. A likely indicator that you're doing so is that vertical overlap seems necessary. Please take these guidelines into account. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:49, 11 May 2022 (UTC) :Following your comments regarding the layout of the photos in the article, here are some observations. The photos in the "history" section have been placed in the perspective of adding a text on the history of Laprairie. This city has a great history (military, river, railway...), both at the time of New France and at the time of the English regime. And this local history is a tourist attraction in Laprairie. When the text on this "history" section is added to the article, the 3 relative photos of the historic area of Laprairie will be better associated with the new text. As a result of the new layout of the photos in the article, the photos do not match the neighboring texts. Thus, it would be better to wait for the "history" section to be developed before deciding on the layout of the photos. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:21, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::That is at variance with Wikivoyage's image policy. The images need to be distributed throughout the article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Again, please stop having images on the left and right across from each other, as in [[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]. There are too many images on that page! Please choose the most important few and keep them on the right. It's important for you to pay attention to the [[style]] of this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:23, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::Your reply at [[Talk:Mont-Saint-Hilaire‎‎]] is not acceptable. I don't know what your level of English comprehension is, but you have to be able to understand what "blatant violation of [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images]]" means, and trying to talk your way out of compliance with a universal policy adopted by consensus on this site means you are engaging in a form of sabotage and is unfortunately likely to result in blocks to your editing privileges, so I suggest you change your approach. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:44, 17 May 2022 (UTC) == "Cope" == I'm looking at [[Laprairie#Cope]]. I feel like everything but the library and dog park probably belongs in "Do" or otherwise should be deleted. Keeping in mind that Wikivoyage guides are for travelers, not residents, is this listing for the Community Gardens useful? ''Residents have access to community gardens to practice urban culture: La Citière park, Léo-Rouiller park and Aulnaie park. A space is provided for participants with a functional limitation. Free.'' If only residents can visit, I'd say no. If the gardens are open to all visitors, the word "residents" should not be used because it's misleading. What about the listing for the Guy-Dupré Multipurpose Center? ''Inaugurated on April 8, 2017, this multifunctional center offers various multipurpose rooms of varying sizes, adapted storage spaces, an enclosed interior courtyard located between the two buildings (allowing them to hold thematic exhibitions), an entrance hall , a multifunctional kitchen, soundproof music studios and audiovisual systems adapted to new technologies. Its name evokes the merit of Guy Dupré (1934-2016) who administered the city from 1965 to 1989 and served as mayor from 1991 to 2005. Free.'' Doesn't seem relevant to a visitor. The dog park might be worth a listing, but if someone needs to read a description of what a dog park is, the listing wouldn't be relevant to them, so I'd say list it under "Cope" but delete the text in the "content" tab. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:02, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :Thank for your feedback. Here are some comments that follow my checks with information from the city. :*Dog park: according to my checks on the municipal by-law, the city of Laprairie does not restrict the use of the dog park to residents. Visitors can make use of it. Thus, access to the dog park is a point of interest for visitors who own a dog. Good to move this paragraph to the "Do" section; but, it is not a mistake to keep it in "Cope" since it is a service of the city. So my recommendation is to keep this paragraph in the article. :*Community garden: The city's website indicates that the community gardens are for use by residents for the seasonal reservation of a site. Nevertheless, visitors can visit them or participate in gardening with a resident who rents a site. Sometimes there are educational tours of community gardens for visitors. :*Guy-Dupré multifonctional center: The Guy-Dupré multifunctional center is a building serving residents and visitors. This center is a point of interest for visitors, especially for regional thematic exhibitions which attract many visitors, as well as meetings and congresses. Thus, my recommendation is to keep it in the article. :In short, it is up to you to judge on these points. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:09, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the "content" tab of the dog park listing? I don't understand that. A question about the multifunctional centre: do they keep a schedule of events on their site, and are there enough events for the centre to be listed? My feeling is that most of what's covered in the listing is not relevant to visitors. Mentioning that there's a calendar of events on their website, that there are many events in the summer (if that's true) and giving examples of kinds of interesting events they host might make it useful to travelers. ::Basically, my suggestion would be to try to make your content tab text briefer and more focused on things of specific interest to travelers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:20, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Your discussion of multipurpose centers is commendable. In Quebec, multifunctional centers under municipal jurisdiction are generally very useful for the general public, including tourists. Excluding the pandemic period (2020-2022), many events or activities (sports, cultural, social, community) are organized in these multifunctional centers. We understand that their use varies according to the involvement of people in the area and the times. In my book, these centers are frequented by tourists during organized activities. In general, multifunctional centers are part of services to the public (including tourists). They must be listed among the services available to tourists. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:40, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::You need to stop ignoring the points you prefer not to engage. For example: "Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the 'content' tab of the dog park listing?" Talking past others is not respectful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ==Postal codes again== Re your edits to [[Forteau]]. Can you explain why a traveller would write a letter to Robin's Donuts or to the local arena? Stop adding this, and remove what you have added. Your refusal to listen to the requests being made by more experienced editors is really pissing people off. Please work with us, instead of treating this like a personal website. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:11, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for the postcode reminder. I'll try to think of it, among the many generally accepted rules and guidelines. You are right to say that WV is not anyone's website, neither yours nor mine. However, one should not overreact to the slightest detail. For my part, I continue to write with rigor and as a team. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 10:30, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::"one should not overreact to the slightest detail". My response to that is, what??? These are often a pain to remove, and it gets particularly annoying when this is happening repetitively. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:44, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::The issue is not overreacting to the slightest detail", but rather a pattern of behaviour. I appreciate that when someone asks you to make contributions more constructive by following Wikivoyage style, you commit to doing so. However, it is clear that the commitment doesn't last very long: soom you revert to making edits that are too encyclopedic, include postal codes, include listings that are relevant to residents and not visitors, etc. And when other contributors point this out, you leave the clean up for them to do instead of cleaning up your own edits. I do hope to see you contributing mire as a member of the team, and listening to what your teammates are telling you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) Re [[Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent]]. Now it just feels like you are trying to be rude. Stop adding postal address information. No-one is going to write a letter to a depanneur or a hardware store. This isn't the 19th century. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC) :Again in [[Gros-Mécatina]], please ask yourself if anybody is going to write a letter to a gite? (and it would be kinda pointless anyway) Please stop walking past others and doing your own thing. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:01, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == What is Wikivoyage == Based on your recent editing activity and your non sequiturs, it's giving a signal that you seem to need some guidance on what Wikivoyage is, and here it is. Now firstly, please remember that Wikivoyage is not your own travel blog. This means that we have a set style that we expect editors to follow. While the community is a bit lenient towards new editors, you have 2687 edits under your belt and have editing since October 2021, so you are nowhere near "new". I hope you don't mind this being brought up, but I hope you reflect on your [[w:fr:Spécial:Contributions/Veillg1|fr.wikipedia]] block, as you were banned by the French Wikipedia community for a similar reason. Several of us have become sick and tired of having to [[MoS]]ify your edits to comply with the manual of style, and in future, we won't be MoSifying your edits, instead it'll just be removed. I hope we don't have to go down the route that fr.wikipedia did. If you want to ignore the manual of style, you can create your own travel blog, but that's not on here. Secondly, '''Wikivoyage is not an encyclopedia!'''. You seem to have an obsession with adding municipalities and municipal boundaries, but if you've somehow managed to miss or dodge reading this fact; travellers don't give a shit about municipal boundaries. Please ask yourself, do you think any traveller will say "Let's go to the Urban agglomeration of Montreal for the semester break"? Travellers won't care that Argenteuil Regional County Municipality contains eight municipalities. In fact, only in rare circumstances are municipality boundaries interesting to read. Please also remember that Wikivoyage is a guide for '''travellers''', not residents. Please don't list gardening or hardware stores. When you travel to a neighbouring province or anywhere else that's not your local area, would you be interested in going to a hardware store, or would you dismiss that store as it's "centred for locals"? Finally, please remember that refusing to listen to other experienced editors and dodging questions that you don't want to answer is not on. As mentioned above, talking past others is plain disrespectful and that pisses others off. Regards, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:41, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for taking the time to share your observations. Here are a few items. :You are right: :* to point out that Wikivoyage is not anyone's travel blog, neither mine nor yours; :* to indicate that Wikivoyage is a guide for travellers, not residents. That's always been on my mind. What is a Traveler? How to define activities or service points for a traveler? In the regions, travelers and vacationers often need to go to the general store (often referred to in French Canada as a hardware store) for sports, leisure or travel accessories (or equipment). Hardware stores are often general stores serving travellers; :* to signal the posting of the municipal limits. In hindsight, the indication of municipal boundaries would be more useful in other types of media. I retain not to publish them on WV, except occasionally the limits in relation to activities or points of tourist interest (ex.: limit on the river for pleasure boating); :* to follow the WV style manual. Yes. And I think more reference is required to remember the guidelines. :Please do not mention: :*the gardening; I have not used these elements for a long time in writing articles; :*unjustified blocking of WP-French. The last blocking concerning me was based on a trial of intentions following my votes to keep articles of which I saw an interest for the readers and for the encyclopedia. Having conscientiously voted in favor of keeping these articles (therefore against blockers), I was blocked for life. In addition, some of my votes for retention of articles have been tampered with to override them. One would expect this kind of anti-democratic measures under the Russian regime; but not on Wikipedia. I am very proud of my editorial contributions on WP because I put a lot of rigor and depth into them in accordance with generally recognized standards. Today, these writings prove to be interesting and useful documentation for readers; moreover, they are the subject of few very few amendments from the WP community. Too bad that this dictatorial and unjustified blocking has stopped the advancement of the design on these subjects; :*the RCM (regional county municipality): these articles are under construction. It is premature to assess them. There are great things to write about tourism at the regional level. Some regions are easier to describe in an article; for others, the reference documentation is less accessible. :Regarding Canada, in my humble opinion, the content of WV deserves to be developed further. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my editorial contribution made so far on WV and with most of the revisions made by my colleagues. In summary, editorial rigor has always been a concern. If my editorial contribution doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of other editors who would like my contributions. :Regards, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:41, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::A few reactions, which I think SHB will agree with: (1) There are a couple of issues with the RCM articles. First, we like to avoid unnecessary region articles on this site, and region articles with all or mostly red links don't seem needed. However, if they're big rural areas that should be covered in one article without "Cities" or "Other destinations" sections, I'm not sure if you're aware of this site's [[Wikivoyage:Rural area article template]]. Look at [[Rural Montgomery County]] for an example of that template being used. (2) The titles. I'm guessing you understand by now why we don't like bureaucratic article titles. (3) If a store that's called a hardware store really functions as the general store for a community, you need to make that clear and emphasize that "although called a hardware store, they also sell groceries such as food", or whatever the case may be. But be careful: just because you can get Scotch tape in a hardware store doesn't mean it's really travel-related. If stores called hardware stores are really very different in character in Quebec than they are in the neighboring state of New York, you should explain that in [[Quebec#Buy]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:50, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments. Your comment is very diplomatic and clearly expressed. Well noted. You give me the opportunity to take a step back and explore these elements further. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:49, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Glad to help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == [[Special:Diff/4491379]] == In this diff on [[Labrador City]], you removed a listing, marked it as a minor edit but did not provide a reason why? If you did forget to add an edit summary, what was the reason? Is that listing now defunct? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :Your question refers to the content of the article "Labrador City". Subsection removed from article is for "Wabush Hotel"; this hotel establishment is part of the town of Wabush and not of the twin town "Labrador City". Wabush Hotel is included in the article "Wabush". - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] 10:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Okay thanks for the clarification. If it's in [[Wabush]], then I agree with you that it doesn't need to be mentioned in [[Labrador City]]. Regards, <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 9y2wcyfkw2kggfrfyv202hor3g9u92t 4492235 4492220 2022-07-29T10:25:35Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Go Next */ wikitext text/x-wiki Hello Veillg1! [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you are a [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] then you may notice some differences in policies and the style of our articles. These include: * NPOV &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Be fair|be fair]] (not ''quite'' the same thing!) * be bold &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:plunge forward|plunge forward]] * Village pump &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] * External links &rarr; We do not use a separate [[Wikivoyage:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. * sandbox &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] * stub tagging &rarr; [[Wikivoyage:Article status|Article status]] It may also be very useful for you to check out [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians]]. If you need help, take a look at [[Wikivoyage:Help]], or else post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] or on my talk page. Thanks for contributing! And now some specific comments: [[Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur]] looks like it was directly copied from Wikipedia without any acknowledgement in an edit summary or on the article's talk page, though since I can't find the article at English Wikipedia, I suppose it was copied to French Wikivoyage from French Wikipedia - in which case, the copying needs to be acknowledged there but also should be mentioned on this article's talk page and otherwise will have to be deleted and restarted from the beginning, due to this site's [[copyleft]] policy and the terms of Wikipedia's Creative Commons Copyleft. The article also needs to be reformatted and copy edited for Wikivoyage [[style]], which does not include encyclopedic facts like the exact number of hectares in it to two decimal places, ref tags, endnote-style links or links to secondary sources (see [[Wikivoyage:External links]]), and has different sections and section headings (see [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]]). Thanks again, and please reply below after you've read this post and include any questions that come to mind. Fair warning: If not, we'll probably have to delete the article soon, but you can always restart it without copypasta or move the raw copy to your user page and edit it suitably before moving it back to articlespace. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:31, 9 November 2020 (UTC) ------------ @Ikan Kekek. Thanks for your feedback! Well noted. Your right, the article "Des Grèves Régional Park of Contrecoeur" (or "Des Grèves Regional Park of Contrecoeur") does not exist on Wikipedia, neither in French and in English. Nevertheless, this is part of my editorial projects, given the importance of this regional park for the Montérégie, particularly for the Sorel-Tracy region. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:25, 9 November 2020 (UTC) :Was it copied from somewhere? If you wrote the whole article yourself, you presumably retain the copyright to it unless you had to give it away due to the terms of a contract, so hopefully, there are no copyright issues and you can just work on editing it for Wikivoyage [[style]] and format. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:20, 9 November 2020 (UTC) == Templates == Hi again, [[User:Veillg1]], and thanks for working on an article about [[La Tuque]]! A couple of things to watch for: Some of the templates in use on fr.wikivoyage do not work here. For example, opening and closing times have to be written out. Also, Tourist information offices belong in "Understand," as they're usually not sights in themselves. The template you're using for Wi-Fi doesn't work on this site. Check out what red-links by looking at the article in reading mode. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:11, 9 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah from experience, fr.voy seems to use much more templates than any other Wikivoyage (which does give a good result). We do technically have a template for opening and closing hours ({{tl|time}}) although it's not really used much on this site. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:29, 9 October 2021 (UTC) == Currency formatting for Canada == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for all the work you've put in so far :). One thing though, unlike the French Wikivoyage which uses CAD to refer to Canadian dollars, we simply just use $100 for 100 Canadian dollars since the likelihood of Canada accepting foreign a currency that uses dollars is almost zero. Thanks! --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 03:02, 12 October 2021 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. We generally do not. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:18, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :Yeah fr.voy uses links to Wikipedia and Wikispecies all the time. We usually don't. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:31, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::@Ikan Kekek and @SHB2000 -- Thanks for your feedback. Well noted. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:40, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::Thanks for tolerating the idiosyncrasies of en.voy. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:43, 13 October 2021 (UTC) ::::To be fair, I'm not sure why, but the French Wikivoyage feels like going to a completely new WMF project instead of another language version of the same project. Probably because the French Wikivoyage uses a lot of templates, but it does give you a nice organized result (it even has an automatic currency converter to either USD or CAD) or even more unusual, what this exact thread is about, linking to sister projects. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 13 October 2021 (UTC) :::::Just a reminder about this. Happy New Year! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 2 January 2022 (UTC) ::::::Best wishes for the New Year. And good continuity on Wikivoyage. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 00:37, 2 January 2022 (UTC) == Prices == Hi Veillg1, Thanks for creating the [[Lac-Édouard]] article. A couple of things to note though, the first being is that when writing prices, usually the dollar sign goes before the number (the French language uses xx$, but it's always $xx in the English context) though {{u|Ground Zero}} fixed it [[Special:Diff/4312060|here]]. The second, is that usually we don't include postal info (I made this mistake as well when I was still quite new), although that's not as big of an issue as writing "xx$". But apart from that, thanks for improving our Quebec articles. If you want, feel free to join the [[Wikivoyage:Canada Expedition]]. --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 12:55, 17 October 2021 (UTC) :@SHB2000 - Thanks for your comments. I will apply myself to it. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 4:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Welcome == And thanks for your great work on La Tuque and other articles. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:37, 18 October 2021 (UTC) :@Ground Zero - Thank you for your appreciation. And good continuity in your written projects on Wikivoyage. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] [[User talk:Veillg1|talk]] 04:45, 18 October 2021 (UTC) ::And same to you as well. It's nice to have more articles about Quebec :-). <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 02:48, 18 October 2021 (UTC) == Article template == I’ve seen you make many large articles recently by translating French wikivoyage articles which is great but I’ve noticed they have a section called “managing daily” which we don’t have on English wikivoyage, these should probably be placed in either cope, connect or do, based on the content I’ve seen so far. Please check our small city template to see the way we properly do things. If you don’t know where to put it you can always check [[Wikivoyage:Where you can stick it]]. Thank you for your great work! [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 14:29, 19 October 2021 (UTC) :@Tai123.123 - Thank you for your feedback on the "Managing Daily" section. Although the English version is a translation of the French version of this section, it is not unreasonable to question the relevance of this local municipal services information on Wiki-Voyage. It is understood that municipal services in municipalities are also accessible to visitors; and generally, the websites of municipalities describe them. Perhaps a link to the municipality's site would suffice for the needs of the readers. Perhaps also the information on the main municipal services to public would suffice. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:01, 26 October 2021 (UTC) ::Managing the daily can usually just go in the cope section. <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:17, 26 October 2021 (UTC) == Kudos! == {{Barncompass|This [[Project:Barncompasses|Barncompass]] is to show appreciation for your fantastic work on articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I look forward to consulting these articles whenever my girlfriend and I have the chance to go back to Montreal by car and have some extra time to visit other towns on our way there or back. (My girlfriend is American but went to graduate school at McGill and has several close friends in Montreal and environs, and some of my friends from my own graduate school on Long Island live and work in that pleasant city.) --[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:33, 25 October 2021 (UTC)}} @Ikan Kekek -- Thank you for this recognition. The merit must be shared with the people who are dedicated to making the regions of the world known. There is teamwork because the information comes from various sources. The themes remaining to be published are numerous. Your feedback on the articles is appreciated. Good continuity in your contribution to the advancement of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:35, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == Un barncompass canadien pour toi ! == {| style="background-color: #fdffe7; border: 1px solid #fceb92;" |rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 5px;" | [[File:MoraineLakeP01.jpg|150px]] |style="font-size: x-large; padding: 3px 3px 0 3px; height: 1.5em;" | '''The Canadian Barncompass''' |- |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Thanks for all the work you've put in on articles about Quebec. I've never been to Quebec, but it's been on my top to-go list once the pandemic turns into an endemic and I'll most likely be using those articles. But regardless, merci beaucoup :-) --<font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:26, 26 October 2021 (UTC) |} @SHB2000 -- Your mark of recognition touches me deeply. Thank you! You are welcome in Quebec, particularly in the Mauricie region. Visitors are surprised by the immensity of the Mauricie and Quebec territory. Wikivoyage makes us travel through the Internet and makes us discover the attractions of our own region. Thank you for your contribution to the enrichment of the encyclopedia. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:45, 28 October 2021 (UTC) : :-) <font face="BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></font> 05:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC) == English Wikivoyage policies == Salut Veillg1. I have been revising some of the excellent articles you have created in order to reflect English Wikivoyage policies. These differ from Wikivoyage français, so you may not be familiar with them. In particular, we generally only include "Buy" listings that are relevant for travellers ([[Wv:relevant]]). I have removed some listings that typical travellers would not use when the are visiting these towns, like ''quincailleries'', for example. Also, we generally don't include chain restaurants ([[wv:boring]]) unless there is nothing else available, or if the chain restaurant is particularly interesting. (The first Tim Hortons shop might be a "See" listing.) But it is usually not difficult to find a MacDo, Subway or Tim's in a Canadian town, so we usually leave them out. It is much more interesting to go to a local ''casse-croute'' anyway. Merci pour ton travail içi. Il sera très utile aux voyegeurs. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:41, 9 November 2021 (UTC) :Merci Ground Zero! Well noted! Your observations are common sense. It is not obvious in the application given the distinctive guidelines according to the various Wiki projects. I will pay more attention to it. Thanks![[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 14:45, 9 November 2021 (UTC) Please remember that this is a travel guide, not a directory of businesses. Travellers are not going to be visiting firewood merchants, farm supply stores or greenhouse businesses that sell to farmers and florists. Let's focus on businesses that travellers are likely to be interested in. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:09, 23 November 2021 (UTC) :Well noted. Merci! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 01:16, 23 November 2021 (UTC) == Listings in the #Go next section == Salut Veillg1, Thank you for your articles about Quebec you've made so far. However, I have had to do some fixes in the #Go next sections, particularly because there's a different map format we use for the go next section, and it's not very commonly used, but there's still the templates to support it. The explanations on both the relevant pages aren't so straightforward, so I'll do my best to explain it on how it works here. So there's two major parts to this, the go next listings, which we use {{tl|mapgroup-item}} and the map itself, which we use {{tl|mapgroup}}. I'll start of with the listing template {{tl|mapgroup-item}}. So generally, it's treated very much like {{tl|marker}}. If you add the wikidata item, it should generally add all the relevant coordinates, Wikipedia article, mapshape etc. Generally the content goes outside the template, however, I did some modifications to the template (see [[Special:Diff/4333603]] for the change) and so you can now add the relevant content in the <code>content</code> parameter. We don't generally include phone numbers or tourism urls in the template, merely because it should be in the linked article. Now to the second part, the template used for the map; {{tl|mapgroup}}. That is fairly easy and simple to understand, and the only parameter that you'll need to know is the <code>target</code> parameter. All you basically need to do is to insert the Wikidata item and it should work. An example of where I've ended up doing this can be seen at [[Mungo National Park]]. I've also done this on [[Saint-Boniface (Quebec)]], although I have not removed some of the parameters not used yet, but [[Mungo National Park]] should give you a fair explanation of how this works put in an actual article. If this sounds very confusing, I understand this, as this does sound quite complex at first, especially given that it has quite some new things that you may not have had previous experience of. I found it hard to grasp at first, but I learned it within a week of using this, and it didn't seem as hard to use after gaining some experience with this. You may also notice that most uses apart from Wrh2 may not be familiar with this template, as it's only used in 139 articles, but it gives a nice result. Feel free to leave me on [[User talk:SHB2000|my talk]] if you need any help with any of this, and I'll be sure to try and help. Sincèrement, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:48, 24 November 2021 (UTC) == Disambiguation == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and continuing thanks for your amazingly prolific work in creating articles about places in [[Quebec]]! I notice that you sometimes put disambiguations in article titles. Like, for example, you just created an article titled "Saint-Barnabé, Quebec." However, when I put the search term "Saint-Barnabé" in the Search Wikivoyage box on the upper right, the only article that comes up is the one you created. So no disambiguation is needed. In addition, we don't use the format used in Wikipedia. If a disambiguation were necessary, the format here would be "Saint-Barnabé (Quebec)". This isn't a big deal, but since it's come up a few times, I thought it would be worth mentioning. Thanks again, and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:36, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :Your feedback will be helpful. Thank you. The rules specific to each Wiki project create some confusion. It's not easy to remember all the rules or guidelines, especially when you're used to contributing on a specific project. Nonetheless, I will do my best to apply it. Note: Note that there are several municipalities (in Quebec) or communes (in France), which are designated Saint-Barnabé. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 23:10, 24 November 2021 (UTC) ::If en.wikivoyage articles are created for any of them, we will need to disambiguate then. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 24 November 2021 (UTC) :::Also, don't worry too much about any of this; what's most important by far is getting the content down. All these kinds of questions can be dealt with later. I just thought it would make sense to mention this one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:05, 25 November 2021 (UTC) ::::This long later, you should please omit these kinds of unnecessary, incorrectly formatted disambiguations in article titles. Try to remember. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:42, 6 June 2022 (UTC) :::::Again, why did you include a disambiguator for [[Bonne-Espérance]] when there is no other article named as such on Wikivoyage. Please stop doing that. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::Good question. According to the register of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, there are five "Bonne-Espérance" toponyms: canton, municipality, bay, boulevard, harbour, island... Wikidata and Wikipedia make the distinction by adding "Québec" after "Bonne-Espérance". For the sake of editing efficiency and harmonization with other encyclopedias in wiki mode, I really want there to be a single standard in the titles; and not that the title is changed after the creation of another homonymous article. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:49, 10 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::Please stop trying to harmonize all Wikivoyage titles with Wikipedia titles! It's been explained to you repeatedly that this site has its own house [[style]]. Just stop. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:50, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::Veillg1: care to explain why you included an unnecessary disambiguator for [[Rivière-Saint-Jean]]? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::On the subject of homonymous titles, your point of view is clearly expressed. In summary, you rely on the rule specific to Wikvoyage (in English) to the effect of not disambiguating in the title of an article, until a homonymous article is created. And you take a draconian position based strictly on the rule. On this subject, your position is inconsistent with the list of articles posted on Wikidata, on Wikivoyage in French and the other projects of this Wiki group. This current WV rule is proving confusing and unproductive, as it will eventually need to be harmonized by changing the title and hyperlinks as new homonymous articles are created. In the case of Rivière-Saint-Jean, there is in Quebec the municipality in Minganie and the unorganized territory in the MRC La Côte-de-Gaspé; the reader is often confused between the two. In short, for the sake of efficiency and clarity for the reader, I prefer to do things the right way by initially creating a title that takes disambiguation into account. And I sincerely hope that the rule on WV (English project) will be amended accordingly. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 09:58, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::{{ping|Veillg1}} as you point out, the WV rule says one thing and you are doing another. You can propose a change to WV rules. If your proposal is accepted, the rule will be changed. Until then, you are not doing it the right way. You are doing it the wrong way. And you are creating work for other editors by refusing to follow WV rules. Your position may have merit, but if the rules are not changed, it is the wrong way of doing things. You must stop doing things the wrong way. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:36, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::We're going to have to start giving you timed blocks if you continue deliberately violating the rules and guidelines of '''this''' site. Applying rules and guidelines that were arrived at by consensus is not "draconian," and how many damn times do we have to say over and over again that you don't have the right to unilaterally violate consensus? Shape up now! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:42, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::{{ping|IkanKekek|SHB2000}} I have been struggling to figure out how to deal with this situation where someone who is contributor useful travel information thumbs their nose at the rest of the community by ignoring community rules. It seems the escalating blocks is the only tool that we have available to us. It would be much better if Veillg1 would accept the way things are done here, and participate in developing our policies by proposing the changes they think would improve them. If they refuse to do so, as an alternative to blocking, could we consider listing the policies they are consciously violated (e.g., those identified on this page), and then revert any edits that violate them? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:06, 15 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::How about deleting any deliberately misnamed articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:11, 15 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::That seems like a good idea. I'll start a thread at [[WV:UBN]] once I get home. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:19, 15 July 2022 (UTC) {{Outdent}} here is a list of issues on which Veillg1 appears to be uninterested in respecting Wikivoyage policy: # using [[Wikivoyage:Naming conventions|unnecessary disambiguation]] in article titles # [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters|including postal address information]] # [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images|Minimal use of images]] # including information that is [[wv:relevant|relevant to residents]], but not usually to visitors I have not included policies that have been raised with Veillg1 that they seem to be respecting. Do we agree that these are problem areas in Veillg1's contributions? Are there any that I have missed? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:17, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :Yep, those are exactly the policies that Veill1g knowingly violates. Also to Veillg1, please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations#Speedily delete any articles that Veillg1 consciously violated?]]. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:38, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::Veillg1 reminds me a lot of [[User:W. Frank]], aka [[User:118.93nzp]] and [[User:210.246.47.112]], and also [[User:Alice]], who may or may not have been the same user but behaved in the same ways - a mixture of a lot of good work but persistent violations of policies and guidelines they didn't like. Both of them ended up permanently banned, as you can read about in [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations/Archive]]. And the reason we banned those users is that they wasted lots and lots of time causing us to edit their work and constantly arguing about the policies they didn't agree with. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], would you like to end up permanently banned from participating here? If you continue this way, I predict that our extensive patience will end, and you will be subjected to increasingly long blocks until you are banned from the site. Wikimedians need to be willing to collaborate and cooperate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:30, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::I really hope we don't go down the French Wikipedia route because per the logs, Veillg1 was blocked per [[w:fr:WP:POINT]] (or [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Ne pas désorganiser Wikipédia pour une argumentation personnelle]]) at least per a quick skim read of [[w:fr:Wikipédia:Bulletin des administrateurs/2021/Semaine 37#Veillg1]]. Technically per [[Wikivoyage:How to handle unwanted edits#User bans]], Veillg1 can be indefinitely blocked without nomination – something I really do not want to do or even think about. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:45, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == Links to Wikipedia == Please have a look at [[Wikivoyage:Links to Wikipedia]]. I understand that fr.wikivoyage allows inline links. English Wikivoyage does not, and it is a pain to remove them. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 5 December 2021 (UTC) :Somewhat connected: [[Pontiac (Quebec)#Towns]]. Why are these markers linked to Wikidata instead of listings with links to Wikivoyage articles? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:12, 8 December 2021 (UTC) == Code postale == Please don't include postal address information in listings. Nobody writes letters anymore. Including a postal code for a bus stop, a boulangetie, or a gas station seems particularly unnecessary. Also, if a listing is for a place in the locality the article is about, English Wikivoyage doesn't list the locality in the listing. Repeating "La Malbaie" for every listing in the La Malbaie article doesn't serve any purpose. Thank you again for all of your contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 20:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC) :What is the point of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Les_Bergeronnes&curid=189889&diff=4364001&oldid=4361336 including the postal code of a bus stop]? Please stop doing that. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:34, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::@Ground Zero. Thank for your feedback regarding postal code. It is a fact that the use of letters in the post has become rare today. Some people use the postal code for their GPS application and the civic number of the destination; rather than writing the long address on the keyboard. The postal code is commonly displayed in addresses of public places on the Internet. Depending on the country and the navigation system, the postcode is of some use. Certainly, for the purposes of Wikivoyage, it is generally not essential; especially in small Canadian communities where the same code is in use for the entire community. If this is Wikivoyage's editorial policy, no problem not indicating it in the articles. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 20:55, 8 January 2022 (UTC) :::It hasvtaken me some time to find the policy, but here it is: [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Template parameters]]. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC) ::::Thanks! [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC) == YouTube presentations == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], and thank you for your continuing prolific work on places in Quebec! I don't know if you noticed, but I deleted a section you included on a YouTube presentation in one of the articles you created. The rule on this travel guide is, if it's something you can do at home without traveling, it is judged not to be about travel and can't get a listing. The one gray area is that online content can be '''very briefly''' mentioned in a listing for a brick-and-mortar tourist information center, but only as part of a "content" tab that concentrates on what you can do, see and get there in person. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:08, 26 January 2022 (UTC) :@Kekek -- Thank you for your feedback. Certainly, your initiative stems from the current editorial policy of Wikivoyage. I understand. Let's see another way of looking at things and imagining the future of assisted travel in a different way. Let's put into perspective that more and more tourists travel physically with their GPS activated (with pop-ups of places of interest), following tours guided by YouTube or using other interactive Internet applications (ex.: Tik-tok, Instagramme, Facebook) for visits (e.g.: Church of Champlain, with augmented reality) or by management guides (e.g.: Bixby). I dream of designing tourist circuit guides in the encyclopedia, with interactive tools (e.g.: displaying a gallery of photos or videos describing a site, or story told orally; thus allowing the visitor to navigate through various eras of the specific site according to its interest). How could Wikivoyage be more oriented towards these new cybernetic and interactive opportunities for tourism? -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 04:05, 27 January 2022 (UTC) ::Please feel free to start a thread at [[Wikivoyage talk:External links]]. But in the meantime, we should observe existing guidelines. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:30, 27 January 2022 (UTC) :::Eventually, there is a possibility for me to initiate this discussion. Thanks! -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:35, 27 January 2022 (UTC) == Postal address information == Could you explain under what circumstances a traveller would write a letter and mail it to the [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] municipal airport? Is there something unique about this airport that justifies making an exception to the en.wikivoyage rule about not including postal address information? I have raised this issue with you before. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) :@ Whom? - Thank you for your feedback. It is understood that generally the address at length is not essential; however, in the case of towns in Quebec that have been merged (e.g. in 2002, in the case of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), the partial address, without the sector, may prove useful, in particular for deliveries of parcels, mail, etc. In this case, the displayed address has been reduced to the civic number and the street. It's not easy to pay attention to this galaxy of rules. -- [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 18:00, 26 February 2022 (UTC) ::Sorry, I neglected to sign this. As a travel guide, Wikivoyage does not concern itself with providing information for the delivery of orders and mail as delivery companies and the post office have better sources of information. I realize that there are a lot of rules, but you will also note that I have cleaned up after you in dozens of articles. ::You are adding a lot of great content to Wikivoyage and improving its coverage of Quebec in an amazing way. You can make things easier for other editors by paying a bit more attention to the corrections that other people make after you contribute. Thank you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:18, 26 February 2022 (UTC) == Go Next == [[Wv:Sections#Go next]] explains that this section should briefly introduce nearby destinations. It should not have detailed encyclopedia entries about places. Population statistics, industrial profiles, and the addresses of municipal offices do not belong here. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:15, 28 February 2022 (UTC) :I've explained this to you before. I won't again. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 10:25, 29 July 2022 (UTC) == Image policy == Hi, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], I don't know if you've had the chance to look at this site's [[image policy]], but please take the time to familiarize yourself with it. I'll particularly mention the following points, which bear on edits such as the one in which you started the [[Laprairie]] article: * Short articles (less than 3,000 bytes) should usually have no more than 1–2 images, including a map. * For longer articles, 1 image per screen (1,000–2,000 bytes) is generally adequate. * Images should be distributed throughout an article, not bunched up in any section. * Try to avoid having more than 2 or at most 3 successive images without space between them. * By default images in Wikivoyage articles should be right-aligned. ** Don't use left-alignment just to squeeze more images into an article. A likely indicator that you're doing so is that vertical overlap seems necessary. Please take these guidelines into account. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:49, 11 May 2022 (UTC) :Following your comments regarding the layout of the photos in the article, here are some observations. The photos in the "history" section have been placed in the perspective of adding a text on the history of Laprairie. This city has a great history (military, river, railway...), both at the time of New France and at the time of the English regime. And this local history is a tourist attraction in Laprairie. When the text on this "history" section is added to the article, the 3 relative photos of the historic area of Laprairie will be better associated with the new text. As a result of the new layout of the photos in the article, the photos do not match the neighboring texts. Thus, it would be better to wait for the "history" section to be developed before deciding on the layout of the photos. Thanks and all the best, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:21, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::That is at variance with Wikivoyage's image policy. The images need to be distributed throughout the article. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Again, please stop having images on the left and right across from each other, as in [[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]]. There are too many images on that page! Please choose the most important few and keep them on the right. It's important for you to pay attention to the [[style]] of this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:23, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::Your reply at [[Talk:Mont-Saint-Hilaire‎‎]] is not acceptable. I don't know what your level of English comprehension is, but you have to be able to understand what "blatant violation of [[Wikivoyage:Image policy#Minimal use of images]]" means, and trying to talk your way out of compliance with a universal policy adopted by consensus on this site means you are engaging in a form of sabotage and is unfortunately likely to result in blocks to your editing privileges, so I suggest you change your approach. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:44, 17 May 2022 (UTC) == "Cope" == I'm looking at [[Laprairie#Cope]]. I feel like everything but the library and dog park probably belongs in "Do" or otherwise should be deleted. Keeping in mind that Wikivoyage guides are for travelers, not residents, is this listing for the Community Gardens useful? ''Residents have access to community gardens to practice urban culture: La Citière park, Léo-Rouiller park and Aulnaie park. A space is provided for participants with a functional limitation. Free.'' If only residents can visit, I'd say no. If the gardens are open to all visitors, the word "residents" should not be used because it's misleading. What about the listing for the Guy-Dupré Multipurpose Center? ''Inaugurated on April 8, 2017, this multifunctional center offers various multipurpose rooms of varying sizes, adapted storage spaces, an enclosed interior courtyard located between the two buildings (allowing them to hold thematic exhibitions), an entrance hall , a multifunctional kitchen, soundproof music studios and audiovisual systems adapted to new technologies. Its name evokes the merit of Guy Dupré (1934-2016) who administered the city from 1965 to 1989 and served as mayor from 1991 to 2005. Free.'' Doesn't seem relevant to a visitor. The dog park might be worth a listing, but if someone needs to read a description of what a dog park is, the listing wouldn't be relevant to them, so I'd say list it under "Cope" but delete the text in the "content" tab. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:02, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :Thank for your feedback. Here are some comments that follow my checks with information from the city. :*Dog park: according to my checks on the municipal by-law, the city of Laprairie does not restrict the use of the dog park to residents. Visitors can make use of it. Thus, access to the dog park is a point of interest for visitors who own a dog. Good to move this paragraph to the "Do" section; but, it is not a mistake to keep it in "Cope" since it is a service of the city. So my recommendation is to keep this paragraph in the article. :*Community garden: The city's website indicates that the community gardens are for use by residents for the seasonal reservation of a site. Nevertheless, visitors can visit them or participate in gardening with a resident who rents a site. Sometimes there are educational tours of community gardens for visitors. :*Guy-Dupré multifonctional center: The Guy-Dupré multifunctional center is a building serving residents and visitors. This center is a point of interest for visitors, especially for regional thematic exhibitions which attract many visitors, as well as meetings and congresses. Thus, my recommendation is to keep it in the article. :In short, it is up to you to judge on these points. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 03:09, 12 May 2022 (UTC) ::Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the "content" tab of the dog park listing? I don't understand that. A question about the multifunctional centre: do they keep a schedule of events on their site, and are there enough events for the centre to be listed? My feeling is that most of what's covered in the listing is not relevant to visitors. Mentioning that there's a calendar of events on their website, that there are many events in the summer (if that's true) and giving examples of kinds of interesting events they host might make it useful to travelers. ::Basically, my suggestion would be to try to make your content tab text briefer and more focused on things of specific interest to travelers. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:20, 12 May 2022 (UTC) :::Your discussion of multipurpose centers is commendable. In Quebec, multifunctional centers under municipal jurisdiction are generally very useful for the general public, including tourists. Excluding the pandemic period (2020-2022), many events or activities (sports, cultural, social, community) are organized in these multifunctional centers. We understand that their use varies according to the involvement of people in the area and the times. In my book, these centers are frequented by tourists during organized activities. In general, multifunctional centers are part of services to the public (including tourists). They must be listed among the services available to tourists. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:40, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ::::You need to stop ignoring the points you prefer not to engage. For example: "Why do you think a paragraph explaining what a dog park is is needed in the 'content' tab of the dog park listing?" Talking past others is not respectful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:46, 17 May 2022 (UTC) ==Postal codes again== Re your edits to [[Forteau]]. Can you explain why a traveller would write a letter to Robin's Donuts or to the local arena? Stop adding this, and remove what you have added. Your refusal to listen to the requests being made by more experienced editors is really pissing people off. Please work with us, instead of treating this like a personal website. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 03:11, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for the postcode reminder. I'll try to think of it, among the many generally accepted rules and guidelines. You are right to say that WV is not anyone's website, neither yours nor mine. However, one should not overreact to the slightest detail. For my part, I continue to write with rigor and as a team. - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 10:30, 21 June 2022 (UTC) ::"one should not overreact to the slightest detail". My response to that is, what??? These are often a pain to remove, and it gets particularly annoying when this is happening repetitively. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:44, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :::The issue is not overreacting to the slightest detail", but rather a pattern of behaviour. I appreciate that when someone asks you to make contributions more constructive by following Wikivoyage style, you commit to doing so. However, it is clear that the commitment doesn't last very long: soom you revert to making edits that are too encyclopedic, include postal codes, include listings that are relevant to residents and not visitors, etc. And when other contributors point this out, you leave the clean up for them to do instead of cleaning up your own edits. I do hope to see you contributing mire as a member of the team, and listening to what your teammates are telling you. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC) Re [[Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent]]. Now it just feels like you are trying to be rude. Stop adding postal address information. No-one is going to write a letter to a depanneur or a hardware store. This isn't the 19th century. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC) :Again in [[Gros-Mécatina]], please ask yourself if anybody is going to write a letter to a gite? (and it would be kinda pointless anyway) Please stop walking past others and doing your own thing. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:01, 11 July 2022 (UTC) == What is Wikivoyage == Based on your recent editing activity and your non sequiturs, it's giving a signal that you seem to need some guidance on what Wikivoyage is, and here it is. Now firstly, please remember that Wikivoyage is not your own travel blog. This means that we have a set style that we expect editors to follow. While the community is a bit lenient towards new editors, you have 2687 edits under your belt and have editing since October 2021, so you are nowhere near "new". I hope you don't mind this being brought up, but I hope you reflect on your [[w:fr:Spécial:Contributions/Veillg1|fr.wikipedia]] block, as you were banned by the French Wikipedia community for a similar reason. Several of us have become sick and tired of having to [[MoS]]ify your edits to comply with the manual of style, and in future, we won't be MoSifying your edits, instead it'll just be removed. I hope we don't have to go down the route that fr.wikipedia did. If you want to ignore the manual of style, you can create your own travel blog, but that's not on here. Secondly, '''Wikivoyage is not an encyclopedia!'''. You seem to have an obsession with adding municipalities and municipal boundaries, but if you've somehow managed to miss or dodge reading this fact; travellers don't give a shit about municipal boundaries. Please ask yourself, do you think any traveller will say "Let's go to the Urban agglomeration of Montreal for the semester break"? Travellers won't care that Argenteuil Regional County Municipality contains eight municipalities. In fact, only in rare circumstances are municipality boundaries interesting to read. Please also remember that Wikivoyage is a guide for '''travellers''', not residents. Please don't list gardening or hardware stores. When you travel to a neighbouring province or anywhere else that's not your local area, would you be interested in going to a hardware store, or would you dismiss that store as it's "centred for locals"? Finally, please remember that refusing to listen to other experienced editors and dodging questions that you don't want to answer is not on. As mentioned above, talking past others is plain disrespectful and that pisses others off. Regards, --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:41, 21 June 2022 (UTC) :Thanks for taking the time to share your observations. Here are a few items. :You are right: :* to point out that Wikivoyage is not anyone's travel blog, neither mine nor yours; :* to indicate that Wikivoyage is a guide for travellers, not residents. That's always been on my mind. What is a Traveler? How to define activities or service points for a traveler? In the regions, travelers and vacationers often need to go to the general store (often referred to in French Canada as a hardware store) for sports, leisure or travel accessories (or equipment). Hardware stores are often general stores serving travellers; :* to signal the posting of the municipal limits. In hindsight, the indication of municipal boundaries would be more useful in other types of media. I retain not to publish them on WV, except occasionally the limits in relation to activities or points of tourist interest (ex.: limit on the river for pleasure boating); :* to follow the WV style manual. Yes. And I think more reference is required to remember the guidelines. :Please do not mention: :*the gardening; I have not used these elements for a long time in writing articles; :*unjustified blocking of WP-French. The last blocking concerning me was based on a trial of intentions following my votes to keep articles of which I saw an interest for the readers and for the encyclopedia. Having conscientiously voted in favor of keeping these articles (therefore against blockers), I was blocked for life. In addition, some of my votes for retention of articles have been tampered with to override them. One would expect this kind of anti-democratic measures under the Russian regime; but not on Wikipedia. I am very proud of my editorial contributions on WP because I put a lot of rigor and depth into them in accordance with generally recognized standards. Today, these writings prove to be interesting and useful documentation for readers; moreover, they are the subject of few very few amendments from the WP community. Too bad that this dictatorial and unjustified blocking has stopped the advancement of the design on these subjects; :*the RCM (regional county municipality): these articles are under construction. It is premature to assess them. There are great things to write about tourism at the regional level. Some regions are easier to describe in an article; for others, the reference documentation is less accessible. :Regarding Canada, in my humble opinion, the content of WV deserves to be developed further. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my editorial contribution made so far on WV and with most of the revisions made by my colleagues. In summary, editorial rigor has always been a concern. If my editorial contribution doesn't do the trick, there are plenty of other editors who would like my contributions. :Regards, [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 12:41, 22 June 2022 (UTC) ::A few reactions, which I think SHB will agree with: (1) There are a couple of issues with the RCM articles. First, we like to avoid unnecessary region articles on this site, and region articles with all or mostly red links don't seem needed. However, if they're big rural areas that should be covered in one article without "Cities" or "Other destinations" sections, I'm not sure if you're aware of this site's [[Wikivoyage:Rural area article template]]. Look at [[Rural Montgomery County]] for an example of that template being used. (2) The titles. I'm guessing you understand by now why we don't like bureaucratic article titles. (3) If a store that's called a hardware store really functions as the general store for a community, you need to make that clear and emphasize that "although called a hardware store, they also sell groceries such as food", or whatever the case may be. But be careful: just because you can get Scotch tape in a hardware store doesn't mean it's really travel-related. If stores called hardware stores are really very different in character in Quebec than they are in the neighboring state of New York, you should explain that in [[Quebec#Buy]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:50, 22 June 2022 (UTC) :::Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments. Your comment is very diplomatic and clearly expressed. Well noted. You give me the opportunity to take a step back and explore these elements further. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:49, 4 July 2022 (UTC) ::::Glad to help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:28, 4 July 2022 (UTC) == [[Special:Diff/4491379]] == In this diff on [[Labrador City]], you removed a listing, marked it as a minor edit but did not provide a reason why? If you did forget to add an edit summary, what was the reason? Is that listing now defunct? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :Your question refers to the content of the article "Labrador City". Subsection removed from article is for "Wabush Hotel"; this hotel establishment is part of the town of Wabush and not of the twin town "Labrador City". Wabush Hotel is included in the article "Wabush". - [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] 10:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Okay thanks for the clarification. If it's in [[Wabush]], then I agree with you that it doesn't need to be mentioned in [[Labrador City]]. Regards, <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:51, 29 July 2022 (UTC) s5aq9qcqgh0k0t16g3k5gy3z4xcr3w1 2 183431 4492244 4480293 2022-07-29T11:02:41Z Sbb1413 2217354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{mapframe}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=India/West Bengal/Kolkata/Borough No. 1, KMC.map}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=India/West Bengal/Kolkata/Borough No. 2, KMC.map}} {{Mapshape|type=page|wikicommons=India/West Bengal/Kolkata/Borough No. 4, KMC.map}} gb53vdy5es1mivtdjvi7o1hp8zvr01l 0 183897 4492082 4487450 2022-07-29T03:55:13Z Pauldsgg 2264719 amend ride hailing wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''[https://www.yvr.ca/ Vancouver International Airport]''' ({{IATA|YVR}}) is the main airport serving its namesake city of [[Vancouver]], located on Sea Island in the [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]] neighbourhood in the Vancouver southern suburbs area. As Canada's second busiest airport, it handled more than 26 million passengers in 2019, flying to many of Canada's west coast towns big and small, while also well connected to major cities on the country's east coast. Internationally, the airport also sees multiple daily flights from [[Asia]] to serve the namesake city's largest minority population, from [[Oceania]], thanks to its westerly location, and from [[Europe]]. ==Understand== [[File:YVR International arrivals Hall 2018.jpg|thumb|300px|Welcome to Vancouver!]] Vancouver International Airport (often also affectionally called as YVR, its three-letter IATA code), is {{km|12}} south of downtown Vancouver on Sea Island and is part of the suburban city of [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. The island hosts the airport, a small neighbourhood, an outlet mall of opulent brands, and a nature conservation area with clean sandy beaches. Even though its interior looks spartan with glasses and concrete ribs hanging above layers of metallic sheets, low ceilings at one pier and wooden pillars on the other, it also incorporates traditional First Nation artwork and miniatures of the British Columbia scenery, making it one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Added with the hospitality and wide availability of volunteers and amenities, it has earned the title '''Best North American Airport''' by Skytrax every year from 2010-2020. It is a hub for Canadian flag carrier '''[https://www.aircanada.com/ Air Canada]''', as well as low-cost carrier '''[https://www.westjet.com/ WestJet]'''. ==Flights== === Terminals === The airport has three terminals: * {{go | name=Domestic terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address=3211 Grant McConachie Way | lat=49.19386 | long=-123.18133 | directions=South-west of YVR-Airport station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-13 | content=The southern part of the main terminal building. }} * {{go | name=International Terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address=3211 Grant McConachie Way | lat=49.19532 | long=-123.17787 | directions=North of YVR-Airport station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-13 | content=The northern part of the main terminal building. The international terminal segregates travellers to the United States from travellers to all other destinations. }} * {{go | name=South Terminal | alt= | url= | email= | address=4440 Cowley Crescent | lat=49.18055 | long=-123.17033 | directions=Southern side of airport, about 10 minutes drive from other terminals | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-13 | content=Handles small aircraft for short distance, minor destinations. About 300 m to the south of this terminal are two piers on the Fraser River for seaplane flights for short distance destinations. See "Inter-terminal shuttle" below for the complimentary shuttle that connects the South Terminal to the other terminals. }} === Departures === [[File:Vancouver-yvr-terminal.id.jpg|thumb|300px|Air Canada domestic check-in area]] Check-in at the Main Terminal is shared in a single row with the following order by direction of travel incoming to the airport: US Check-in, International check-in, and Canada check-in. A border pre-clearance facility for flights to the [[United States of America]], where passengers get to complete the immigration and customs process in Canada before their flight, is open for flights up from 7AM to 6:30PM, after which all other flights depart from the same pier and use the same security check as other international flights, then go through immigration & customs upon landing in US soil. As there is no passport control at departure level, both domestic and international passengers can traverse each other's terminals; those who use the pre-clearance facility however do not enjoy the same privileges, as they have access only to this dedicated area. Domestic flights are handled at Piers A, B, and C, while international flights are handled at Pier D, and US-bound flights with pre-clearance are served at pier E. Some gates also function as swing gates, meaning they can handle international and domestic departures, or international and US departures. === Arrivals === Arrivals are handled at Level 2 and can be accessed using the escalators or lifts at the transit area (Level 3). International arrivals to Canada, including those from the US, require a walk through the passport control and customs. Passengers scan their passports, have photos taken, and make customs declarations at multi-language self-serve computer kiosks before interacting with a border security agent. If you are on a connecting flight, whether you need to claim your baggage or not depends on which country you are coming from and/or heading to. === Connections === [[File:Walkway to connections at YVR Airport, June 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Where would you connect today?]] Vancouver is a frequent connecting hub for domestic and international flights, and has a U.S. border pre-clearance facility. ====To domestic flights==== Connecting domestic flights within Canada do not require an exit to the arrival level; you can stay at the transit area. If you are coming from an international flight, from the US or outside the US, you must go through passport control at arrivals. On select flights, your luggage will be checked through to your final destination. And if you arrive before 6:30PM with Air Canada, you can head to the Canada Connections counter to recheck in your baggage and undergo security check, where you will later end up in Pier C. For all other flights, you must claim your baggage, head to the check-in level, and check in as usual. ====To US-bound flights==== Passengers arriving in Canada from an international flight by some airlines can go through the US border pre-clearance facility at the transit level adjacent to Pier D without the need to head down to arrivals and claim luggage. For all other international flights, you must go through Canadian immigration and customs, claim your luggage, recheck in at the counter, and then undergo the pre-border clearance. If you fall within the latter case and are not eligible for visa-free entry to Canada, '''you must obtain a transit visa''' from your nearest Canadian diplomatic mission. Passengers connecting from domestic flights can make use of the pre-clearance facility at the transit area adjacent to Pier D should there be no need to claim luggage and your flight departs between 7AM and 6:30PM. Outside these times, you must claim your luggage, recheck in, and go through the international security check; immigration and custom checks will be done upon landing. Passengers from the US connecting to other US flights must undergo immigration and customs before connecting. ====To international non US-bound flights==== As there is no border control at departure, passengers coming from Canada or another international non-US flight departing between 7AM and 2AM can stay at the transit area as your luggage will be checked through to your final destination. If you are arriving between 2AM and 7AM however, you must clear passport control, claim luggage, and check in, which means entering Canadian territory. As such, '''you must obtain a transit visa''' if you are not eligible for visa-free entry. Connecting from a US flight requires a detour to clear customs at Level 4, although you do not need to claim luggage. === Destinations === Due to the large East Asian population in the metropolitan area, the airport is especially well connected to the Far Eastern countries of Japan, South Korea, China, and the Philippines, with Hong Kong-bound departures being the most frequent thanks to its huge diaspora. Flights from Europe and India are also increasingly common. Vancouver is also the only city in Canada connected to Oceania due to being closer than its bigger sister, Toronto. For Canadians seeking the sun, Vancouver offers multiple daily flights to [[Hawaii]]. U.S. legacy carriers also offer daily departures from their respective hubs to this city. Domestic flights to [[Toronto]] depart at least hourly from dawn to dusk, in addition to frequent connections bound for other large Canadian cities like [[Montreal]], [[Edmonton]], and [[Calgary]]. Because of British Columbia's vast area and difficulty of accessibility by road for many settlements, the airport also sees schedules operated by small aircraft and seaplanes bringing mail, vital supplies, and workforce to other parts of the province, especially the northern coast and interior, the [[Thompson-Okanagan|Thompson & Okanagan valley]], and [[Vancouver Island]]. The only blank spots in the airport's connections to the rest of Canada would be the [[Atlantic Canada|Atlantic coast]] and Northern Canada, for which a connection at Toronto or Montreal is required except when there are seasonal non-stop flights. ==== Direct flights from within [[British Columbia]] ==== * From [[Castlegar]] ([[West Kootenays]]) - 1.25 hours * From [[Cranbrook]] ([[East Kootenays]]) - 1.25 hours * From [[Fort St. John]] ([[Peace Country and Northern Rockies]]) - 1.75 hours * From [[Kamloops]] ([[Thompson-Okanagan|Thompson]]) - 50 minutes * From [[Kelowna]] ([[Okanagan]]) - 1 hour * From [[Nanaimo]] ([[Central Vancouver Island]]) - 30 minutes * From [[Prince George]] ([[North Coast-Nechako|Nechako]]) - 1.25 hours * From [[Prince Rupert]] ([[North Coast-Nechako|North Coast]])- 1.75 hours * From [[Sandspit]] ([[Haida Gwaii]]) - 1.5 hours * From [[Tofino]] (Central Vancouver Island) - 45 minutes * From [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] ([[South Vancouver Island]]) - 30 minutes ==== Direct flights from elsewhere in [[Canada]] ==== * From [[Calgary]] ([[Alberta]]) - 1.25 hours * From [[Edmonton]] (Alberta) - 1.25 hours * From [[Halifax]] ([[Nova Scotia]]) - 6.5 hours (direct flights are uncommon, expect to connect through Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal). * From [[Montreal]] ([[Quebec]]) - 5.5 to 5.75 hours * From [[Ottawa]] ([[Ontario]]) - 5.25 hours * From [[Regina]] ([[Saskatchewan]]) - 2.25 hours * From [[Toronto]] (Ontario) - 5 hours * From [[Whitehorse]] ([[Yukon]]) - 2.25 to 2.5 hours * From [[Winnipeg]] ([[Manitoba]]) - 3 hours ==== Direct flights from the [[United States of America]] ==== * From [[Chicago]] ([[Illinois]]) - 4 to 4.25 hours * From [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex|Dallas-Fort Worth]] ([[Texas]]) - 4.25 hours * From [[Denver]] ([[Colorado]]) - 3 hours * From [[Honolulu]] ([[Hawaii]]) - 5.75 hours * From [[Las Vegas]] ([[Nevada]]) - 2.75 hours * From [[Los Angeles]] ([[California]]) - 3 hours * From [[New York City]] ([[New York (state)|New York]]) - 5.75 hours * From [[Phoenix]] ([[Arizona]]) - 3.25 hours * From [[Seattle]] ([[Washington (state)|Washington]]) - 1 hour * From [[San Francisco]] (California) - 2.25 to 2.5 hours ==== Direct flights from elsewhere in [[North America]] ==== * From [[Cancún]] ([[Mexico]]) - 6.5 hours * From [[Mexico City]] (Mexico) - 5.75 to 6 hours ==== Direct flights from [[Asia]] ==== * From [[Hong Kong]] ([[China]]) - 11.75 hours * From [[Manila]] ([[Philippines]]) - 12.25 hours * From [[Delhi/New Delhi|New Delhi]] ([[India]]) - 14.5 hours * From [[Seoul]] ([[South Korea]]) - 9.75 hours * From [[Singapore]] (Singapore) - 14.75 hours * From [[Taipei]] ([[Taiwan]]) - 10.75 hours * From [[Tokyo]] ([[Japan]]) - 8.5 to 9 hours ==== Direct flights from [[Europe]] ==== * From [[Amsterdam]] ([[Netherlands]]) - 9.5 hours * From [[Dublin]] ([[Ireland]]) - 9 hours * From [[Frankfurt]] ([[Germany]]) - 10 hours * From [[Istanbul]] ([[Turkey]]) - 12.25 hours * From [[London]] ([[United Kingdom]]) - 9.5 to 10 hours * From [[Paris]] ([[France]]) - 10.25 hours ==== Direct flights from [[Oceania]] ==== * From [[Auckland]] ([[New Zealand]]) - 13.5 hours * From [[Sydney]] ([[Australia]]) - 14.5 hours === Airlines === ==== Canadian airlines operating to Vancouver, and arrive and depart from the main terminal building: ==== * {{Listing|name=Air Canada|url=https://www.aircanada.com/|phone=+1-514-393-3333|tollfree=+1-888-247-2262|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Canada's largest airline with hubs in Vancouver, [[Calgary]], [[Toronto]], and [[Montreal]]. It operates across Canada and services international destinations.}} * {{Listing|name=Air North|url=https://www.flyairnorth.com/|phone=|tollfree=+1-800-661-0407|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A regional airline operating flights within the [[Yukon]] and flights in Canada traveling to the Yukon.}} * {{Listing|name=Air Transat|url=https://www.airtransat.com/|phone=+1-514-636-3630|tollfree=+1-877-872-6728|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Canada's third largest airline with some year round destinations and specializing in seasonal flights to vacation destinations (Europe in the summer and warmer, southern international destinations in the winter).}} * {{Listing|name=Flair Airlines|url=https://flyflair.com/|tollfree=+1-833-711-2333|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A new low-cost airline with flights across much of Canada.}} * {{Listing|name=Lynx Air|url=https://www.flylynx.com/|tollfree=+1-877-897-5969|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=A small low-cost airline with flights to parts of Canada.|email=CustomerSupport@LynxAir.com}} * {{Listing|name=Sunwing Airlines|url=https://www.sunwing.ca/|phone=|tollfree=+1-877-786-9464|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Low cost Canadian airline that operates some flights within Canada throughout the year and specializes in seasonal flights to warmer, southern international vacation destinations in the winter.}} * {{Listing|name=Westjet|url=https://www.westjet.com/|tollfree=+1-877-952-0100|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Canada's second largest airline services with hubs in [[Calgary]] and [[Toronto]]. It operates across Canada and services international destinations.}} ==== Canadian airlines operating to Vancouver, and arrive and depart from the South Terminal: ==== * {{Listing|name=Central Mountain Air|url=https://www.flycma.com/|email=reservations@flycma.com|tollfree=+1-888-359-2620|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates flights mostly in [[British Columbia]] and to a lesser extent in [[Alberta]]. [[Edmonton]], [[Prince George]], and Vancouver effectively serve as hubs for the airline}} * {{Listing|name=Pacific Coastal Airlines|url=https://www.pacificcoastal.com/|email=reserve@pacificcoastal.com|phone=+1-604-273-8666|tollfree=+1-800-663-2872|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates flights primarily in the south coast area of [[British Columbia]] with its hub in Vancouver.}} ==== Canadian seaplane airlines operating to Vancouver, and arrive and depart from piers located on the Fraser River about 300 metres south of the South Terminal: ==== * {{Listing|name=Harbour Air|url=https://www.harbourair.com/|email=|tollfree=+1-800-665-0212|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights mostly to coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].|phone=+1-604-274-1277}} Flights to Vancouver International Airport from Maple Bay (near [[Duncan (British Columbia)|Duncan]]) (50 minutes), [[Nanaimo]] harbour (20 minutes), [[Salt Spring Island]] (25 minutes), [[Sechelt]] (20 minutes), [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] harbour (30 minutes). Some the airline's flights from coastal communities land in downtown Vancouver at Vancouver harbour. See [[Vancouver]] for flights to Vancouver harbour. * {{Listing|name=Pacific Seaplanes|url=https://www.pacificseaplanes.net/|email=sales@pacificseaplanes.ca|tollfree=+1-855-933-5922|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights to a few smaller coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].|phone=}} * {{Listing|name=Seair Seaplanes|url=https://www.seairseaplanes.com/|email=|tollfree=+1-800-447-3247|lastedit=2022-04-25|content=Operates seaplane flights to coastal communities in southwestern [[British Columbia]].|phone=+1-604-273-8900}} Flights to Vancouver International Airport from [[Nanaimo]], [[Salt Spring Island]], and several of the other [[Southern Gulf Islands]]. Some the airline's flights from coastal communities land in downtown Vancouver at Vancouver harbour. See [[Vancouver]] for flights to Vancouver harbour. ==== Canadian airlines operating from near the South Terminal ==== * {{listing | name=Helijet | alt= | url=https://helijet.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Flights land near South Terminal | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-665-4354 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Operates helicopter flights primarily between downtown [[Vancouver]] and near downtown [[Nanaimo]], and between downtown Vancouver and near downtown [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]]. Vancouver International Airport is where the helicopters stop for the night. Therefore, there are flights departing Vancouver International Airport in the early morning and flights arriving at this airport in the early evening. }} ==Ground transportation== ===Inter-terminal shuttle=== A complimentary shuttle, called the [https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/airport-south South Terminal Courtesy Shuttle], connects the South Terminal with the Main Terminal every 30 minutes. The trip takes around 15 minutes each way. Trips depart the Main Terminal from 5:25AM to 7:55PM, with Main Terminal stops outside of the domestic terminal's departures area and outside of the international terminal's US departures area. From outside the airport, bus number 412 travels to Bay 6 at the Bridgeport Canada Line station. However, the route is only serviced in the morning hours from Monday to Saturday. ===By public transit=== [[File:Vancouver Airport Skytrain Station 2008-04-22.JPG|thumb|300px|Vancouver Airport SkyTrain Station]] {{listing|name=TransLink|alt=|url=https://www.translink.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-604-953-3333|tollfree=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-03-27|content=The main public transit network in the [[Vancouver]] area, including: [[Bowen Island]], [[Burnaby]], [[Coquitlam]], [[Delta (British Columbia)|Delta]], [[Langley (British Columbia)|Langley]], [[Lions_Bay-Britannia_Beach|Lions Bay]], [[Maple Ridge]], [[New Westminster]], [[North Vancouver]], [[Port Coquitlam]], [[Pitt Meadows]], [[Port Moody]], [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], [[Surrey (British Columbia)|Surrey]], Vancouver, [[West Vancouver]], and [[White Rock]]. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). {{pbri}} Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. {{pbri}} Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. {{pbri}} Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.}} ==== Canada Line ==== SkyTrain's '''Canada Line''' operates a route between the airport, and [[Vancouver|Vancouver's]] neighbourhoods of [[Vancouver/City Centre|downtown]], [[Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek|Yaletown-False Creek]], [[Vancouver/Mt Pleasant-South Main|Mount Pleasant]], [[Vancouver/South|South Vancouver]], as well as in the city of [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. Travel time from the airport is about 15 minutes to Richmond Centre (Richmond's downtown) and 25 minutes to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. Trains from Vancouver alternate between traveling to YVR Airport station and Richmond Brighouse station, but share the same route between Waterfront station and Bridgeport station. {{go | name=YVR–Airport | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.194167 | long=-123.178333 | directions=Access to the station from the Main Terminal is from Level 3 using the escalators or lifts near the totem pole between the domestic and international departures areas. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2582331 | content= }} As the airport is in Zone 2 of the transportation agency's fare zone alongside Richmond, a ride to or from Vancouver will cost $4.25 and $3 to or from Richmond if paid by cash; with a Compass Card it costs only $3.45 and $2.40, respectively (as of 2021). A concession price is also available for seniors and children from ages 5 to 18, in addition to a day pass for unlimited travel within all zones by bus and trains that costs $10.50. A surcharge of $5 will be levied when you start the ride from the three stations on Sea Island: YVR-Airport, Sea Island Centre, and Templeton. A ride within the island however is free, but you still need to produce a ticket from the vending machines or tap your Compass card. During overnight hours, the Canada Line does not operate and is replaced by bus route N10, which travels to downtown Vancouver and Richmond Centre (Richmond's downtown). ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Perimeter Transportation | alt= | url=https://www.perimeterbus.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604-717-6600 | tollfree=+1-877-717-6606 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-04 | content=Travel between [[Whistler]] and Vancouver International Airport with stops in [[Squamish]] and in downtown [[Vancouver]]. Travel time to the airport from Whistler is 3 hours, from Squamish is 2 hours, and from downtown Vancouver is 1 hour. }} * {{Listing|name=YVR Skylynx|url=https://yvrskylynx.com/|email=info@yvrskylynx.com|phone=+1-604-326-1616|lastedit=2022-04-05|content=Operates two bus routes operating multiple times daily, which connect to Vancouver International Airport.}} ** From [[Whistler]] via [[Squamish]] and [[Vancouver]] (Pacific Central Station and downtown). Travel time to the airport from Pacific Central Station is 40 minutes, from downtown Vancouver is 1 hour, from Squamish is 2 hours, and from Whistler is 3 hours. Tickets can be purchased at its counter at the Domestic Arrival or [https://yvrskylynx.com/ online] up to two hours before departure. ** From [[Victoria (British Columbia)|Victoria]] using the ferry between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay operated by BC Ferries Connector costing $60.50 (as of 2021). Due to COVID-19, the service from the airport is temporarily suspended, however a once-daily service is offered from the Pacific Central Station in downtown Vancouver. The tickets can be purchased [https://bcfconnector.com/ online] or at the kiosk in the station. ===By taxi=== [[File:Air Canada B777-333ER (C-FITW) at Vancouver International Airport.jpg|thumb|300px|Airliners big and small serving Vancouver]] Taxis and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available at taxi stands located on Level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Area. Rates '''from the airport''' are [https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/taxis zone-based] depending on the address, ranging from $20 to North Richmond up to $41 for northeast Vancouver. Rides to areas further than Richmond and Vancouver and '''to the airport''' are metered $3.25 flag fall and $1.84 per additional kilometer (as of 2021). ===By ride hailing=== Head to level 2 of the International and Domestic Arrivals for pick up. Drop-off can also be done like other cars at Departures Level 3. The only authorized providers to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport: * {{Listing|name=Kabu|url=https://www.kabu.ca/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Lyft|url=https://www.lyft.com/rider/cities/vancouver-bc|lastedit=2022-07-29}} * {{Listing|name=Uber|url=https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/vancouver/|lastedit=2022-07-29}} ===By car=== A ride by car to downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster should take 20 minutes in non-rush hour. Meanwhile it only takes 5 minutes to Richmond, 10 minutes to Delta, and 15 minutes to Surrey. However, as Vancouver's traffic can be horrendous during the rush hour, expect the travel times to double during the normal morning and evening commute times. Access to the airport is from Granville St from the north, Bridgeport Rd from the east, or No. 2 Road from the South. For travel from the airport, continue straight for SW Marine Dr or Granville St for access to Vancouver or to the east, or take the exit on the right to Sea Island Way for Richmond and Highway 99 for New Westminster, Delta and Surrey. For access to the Richmond suburbs in the south and at Sea Island, turn right to Templeton St. at the traffic light, and then left to Miller St., and finally right to Russ Baker Highway where it leads to No. 2 Road. ====Parking==== While there is plenty of parking within the airport grounds, they are all separated quite a distance from each other. The Parkade near the Main Terminal Building costs $5 per half hour, $10 per hour, $36.75 daily, and $204.75 per week (as of 2021), but only allows car under 6 foot 6 inches high. * {{listing | name=JetSet Parking | alt= | url=https://www.jetsetparking.com/yvr/ | email=jetset@yvr.ca | address=5911 N Service Rd, Richmond | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 | price=Drive-up $24.75/day or $154/week, online pre-booking $23.25 per day for bookings at least 5 days long or $113.00/week | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=At this parking lot, you can leave your car at the drop-off lane and give its keys at the check in and a shuttle will take you to the terminal building every 10 to 15 minutes. The car will be ready for pick up upon your return to Vancouver. }} * {{listing | name=Value Long Term Lot | alt= | url=https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/parking-yvr | email= | address=Templeton Station Rd, Richmond | lat= | long= | directions=Access from Grand McConachie Way or Templeton Station Rd | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 | price=$27.50 daily, $152.50 per week. $130 if booked online | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=If you park here, you can transfer to the Main Terminal from the adjacent Templeton Skytrain station for free, or use the shuttle if the train is not operating. The payment machine is at the entrance to the station. }} * {{listing | name=Park n'Fly Airport Valet Parking | alt= | url=https://www.parknfly.ca/location/vancouver-airport-parking/ | email= | address=6380 Miller Rd, Richmond | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=A third-party airport parking service that offers valet service and shuttle to the airport terminal. }} There is also a parking area for passengers using the South Terminal across the terminal building for $3.50 per hour or $10.50 daily, payable at the doorway to the building. Floatplane passengers can use a dedicated parking lot on the north side of Inglis Drive (across from the floatplane terminal), on the west side of Bell Irving Road for $4.25 hourly or $12.50 daily or an overflow lot adjacent to the South terminal building for $3.75 hourly or $10.25 daily (as of 2021). All the parking spots have spots for disabled parking and chargers for electric cars. If you want to pick someone up and need to wait, there is a free cellphone lot near the jetSet parking lot. You must not park or even leave your car at the pick up and drop off line at the terminal building, as these are heavily enforced by the police. ====Rental car==== Reservations for rental cars can be taken care of at the respective company's counters at the Parkade building. These are also accessible using the walkway outside the US and Canada check-in areas. Car rental at the airport is available from: * {{Listing|name=Alamo|url=https://www.alamo.ca/|phone=+1-833-619-3650|tollfree=+1-844-307-8011|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=Avis|url=https://www.avis.com/|email=custserv@avis.com|phone=+1-604-606-2847|tollfree=+1-800-879-2847|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=Budget|url=https://www.budget.com/|email=|phone=+1-604-668-7000|tollfree=+1-800-268-8900|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=Enterprise Rent-a-car|url=https://www.enterprise.ca/|email=|phone=+1-833-619-3651|tollfree=+1-844-307-8008|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=Hertz|url=https://www.hertz.com/|phone=+1-604-606-3700|tollfree=+1-800-654-3131|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=National|url=https://www.nationalcar.ca/|phone=+1-833-619-3652|tollfree=+1-844-307-8014|lastedit=2022-04-26}} * {{Listing|name=Dollar Thifty|url=https://www.thriftycanada.ca/|phone=+1-604-606-1656|tollfree=+1-800-334-1705|lastedit=2022-04-26}} ===By bicycle=== In what is perhaps a rare twist for airports, the grounds are also accessible by bike as part of the Sea Island trail, and even has dedicated lanes and parking racks at the terminal buildings. Even the airport employees do come here by bike and enjoy a dedicated parking space. The bridge crossings also have bicycle lanes or shoulders designated for bicyclists, however they require a good amount of skill to navigate through, especially in the latter case due to the large amount of traffic. Within the Main Terminal, the parking racks can be found at Level 2 of the International Terminal Arrivals, the South Terminal Building, or Templeton and Sea Island Skytrain stations. Your bike can also be carried into the trains. ==Get around== {{mapshapes|Q876780}}{{mapframe|49.1926|-123.1782|zoom=13}} As there are no passport controls for departures, passengers flying on domestic and international flights (without U.S. border preclearance) can walk between piers to access concessions at both areas. However do take note of the walking times. A walk from the end of Pier D to Pier A for example can take at least 20 minutes, even after using the travelator! For passengers with flights requiring the United States' border preclearance, you are limited to the establishments offered at the areas after the clearance, with no option to access other parts of the terminal, as you are already considered to be within the territory of the U.S. Transfer to or from the South Terminal can only be done landside after one has claimed luggage at either terminal, using the courtesy shuttle that leaves every 30 minutes. Allow yourself at least 15 minutes for the travel times. ==Wait== [[File:YVR International Terminal 2018.jpg|thumb|300px|The greenery area at the International Terminal.]] While waiting for your flight, there are plenty of places to explore within Sea Island, including an outlet mall and nature reserves, should you cannot get enough of the wonderful nature around Vancouver. ===Landside=== * {{buy | name=Designer Outlet Vancouver | alt= | url=https://www.mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/ca/designer-outlet-vancouver/ | email= | address=1000-7899 Templeton Station Rd, Richmond | lat=49.19756 | long=-123.13975 | directions=a 5-minute walk opposite Templeton Skytrain station | phone=+1 604 231 5525 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10AM-8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=For posh items from various luxury brands for only a fraction of the original price, mostly from their old models, head here before you leave Canada. }} * {{see | name=Iona Beach Park | alt= | url=http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/iona-beach-regional-park | email= | address=900 Ferguson Rd, Richmond | lat=49.21912 | long=-123.21347 | directions= | phone=+1 604 224 5739 | tollfree= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=Located where the Fraser River meets the sea, this regional park is known for its long beaches, a 4-km trail to Iona Jetty and a 7-km trail to North Arm Jetty that overlooks the University of British Columbia complex. It is home to a rare community of sand dune plants, and sits in the midst of the Pacific Flyway – making it a mecca for thousands of migrating birds. }} * {{see | name=Larry Berg Flight Path Park | alt= | url=https://www.yvr.ca/en/about-yvr/community/larry-berg-flight-path-park | email= | address=Russ Baker Way, Richmond, | lat=49.18401 | long=-123.14894 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 5AM-11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=Observers can view aircraft activity at the southern runway while learning the airport's history. The park also has a miniature of the three runways making up YVR, with a globe in the center highlighting the distance between Vancouver and select cities, surrounded by plaques explaining the airfield's history. }} * {{see | name=McDonald Beach Park | alt= | url=https://www.richmond.ca/parks/parks/about/amenities/Park.aspx?ID=78 | email= | address=3500 McDonald Rd, Richmond | lat=49.21249 | long=-123.16822 | directions=turn right at Canada Post Processing Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6AM-7PM | price= | wikidata=Q106033642 | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A park alongside Fraser River with a splendid view. A lot of picnic tables and boat ramps. }} ===Artwork=== Being one of the best designed airports in North America, a lot of art pieces from the First Nations, the first inhabitants of Canada, are incorporated throughout the terminal. Here are a few examples: * Do not miss the totem pole at the escalators between the domestic and international check-in areas, in which motives from the Haida tribes, symbolized by the Creator Raven at its top and a man at the bottom are combined in harmony with Celtic and Asian elements. * A lot of wood carvings are ready to greet you from your international flight. Opposite the escalators to the immigration are the two Musquam figures from the Salish tribe to welcome travelers. At both sides of the escalator are large woven fabric from sheep's wool with motives inspired by the Coast Salish tribe. Behind the escalator stands a spindle whorl carved with traditional images to gesture flight. * On your way to the international gates, you will pass through a greenery area with a river and rocks at its bed and passages acting as bridges, and various depictions of salmon, herring, and the chief of the sea named Orca, symbolizing the close relationship of the First Nation with the sea. ===Lounges=== * {{see | name=Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/fly/premium-services/maple-leaf-lounges/maple-leaf-lounge-details.html#/!lounge@vancouver | email= | address=Domestic: Gates B29 & B30, International: left of security check, US: Gate E85 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Open for Air Canada and other Star Alliance member airlines' premium passengers. A modern lounge with made-to-order hot food options. }} * {{see | name=Plaza Premium Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic: Gates B15 & C45, International: right after security, US: Gate E87 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Paid lounge access from $50 | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content= As well as serving passengers from mainly non-alliance airlines and Priority Pass holders, you can also pay your way to the lounge. Opulent interior with power chargers at almost all areas and assorted dining choices. }} * {{see | name=British Airways Galleries Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gate D64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=A small lounge yet fit enough for a once daily flight. Good selection of food and drinks for self-serve. }} * {{see | name=Cathay Pacific Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/destinations/lounges/vancouver-yvr/cathay-pacific-lounge.html | email= | address=Gate D71 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=One of the few lounges operated by an airline, thanks to its multiple daily flights to Hong Kong. Also open to other Oneworld alliance airline passengers and elite status. Meticulously designed sitting area and wide food assortments, but most people crave for its dim sum selections and noodle soup. Also features shower rooms with premium toiletries. }} * {{see | name=Skyteam Lounge | alt= | url=https://www.skyteam.com/en/lounges/Vancouver | email= | address=Gate D53 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Open for premium passengers of Skyteam member airlines and Elite Plus holders. Floor to ceiling glass gives you splendid views of the tarmac. Also feature a made-to-order hot food station featuring noodle soup & dim sum and a self-serve wine bar. }} ==Eat and drink== [[File:YVR Vancouver Intl (9974688325).jpg|thumb|300px|Vancouver Airport speaks your language!]] ===Landside=== * {{eat | name=Pajo's Fish & Chips | alt= | url= | email= | address=Main Food Court, International Terminal before Security | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Fish & chips $8-20, burgers & tacos $12-14 | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Serves fried cod, salmon, and halibut with chips and tartar sauce or in a taco. }} ===Domestic Terminal=== * {{eat | name=Rice Tales | alt= | url= | email= | address=Alpine Court adjacent to Gate C46, Domestic Terminal Level 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=From $10 with meat, $8 vegan | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Asian takeaway menus with sides like rice, vermicelli and noodles. }} * {{eat | name=Monk's Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Adjacent to gate C45 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains from $20, others from $14 | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Perhaps one of the best places in the airport to have a heavy meal. Featuring proper breakfast, mains from the grills, sandwiches and burgers, soups and salads, and sweet desserts. }} * {{eat | name=Stanley Park Tap House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gate A12, Domestic Terminal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains from $20, other food items from $14, 19oz beer $8-10 or flight board $10, cocktails $10, other alcohol from $8 | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Pamper yourself to a glass of craft beer, or ask for the flight board to try four of the choices on offer. Other delectable items include burgers, salads, shareables, and breakfast menus, some of which also include the suggested beer pairings. }} ===International Terminal=== There are not a lot of good food options at the International Terminal. Take advantage of the ability to shift to the Domestic Terminal for better items. * {{eat | name=Lift | alt= | url= | email= | address=Across Food Court, near gate D67 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Mains from $15 | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=A branch of the namesake restaurant at downtown Vancouver, featuring seafood menus, signature salads, coffee and brunch. }} ===US Terminal=== * {{eat | name=Canucks Bar and Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gate E82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Starters and mains from $14, alcohol from $10, soft drinks from $5 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A sports bar representing the local National Hockey League team, featuring hearty grubs and a plentiful selection of alcohol. }} ===South Terminal=== * {{eat | name=Galiano Cafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=Sandwiches and coffee. The only restaurant in this terminal. }} ==Buy== [[File:YVR Graham Clarke Atrium 2018.jpg|thumb|300px|One of the artworks peppered throughout the airport. Here, a totem pole with Celtic and Asian elements.]] ===Pre-security=== * {{buy | name=Crafthouse/Discover BC | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic Terminal Pre-Security | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Handmade gifts and souvenirs from British Columbia artists. }} * {{buy | name=Vancouver Aquarium | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic Terminal - Pre-Security | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Toys, clothing, and books of marine life and souvenirs from the namesake place of interest in downtown Vancouver. }} * {{buy | name=West Coast Liquor Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic Terminal Pre-Security | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 604 207 1127 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11AM-7PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=The only place to buy alcohol within the airport, due to the home province's law allowing sales of alcoholic beverages only in liquor stores. Highlights include extensive wine selections from British Columbia, including from the Okanagan Valley. }} ===Domestic Terminal=== * {{eat | name=Relay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic Terminal Gate C31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Newspaper, gifts, and travel accessories. }} * {{buy | name=Rogers' Chocolates | alt= | url= | email= | address=Domestic Terminal Gate C31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=The pioneer chocolate company in Canada dating back to 1885. }} ===International Terminal=== * {{buy | name=Thinking Canada | alt= | url= | email= | address=After Security, Level 3 International Terminal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=Last-minute gift choices from the land of the maple leaf, including maple syrup, ice wine, Mounties or polar bear dolls, and smoked salmon. }} * {{buy | name=Collection | alt= | url= | email= | address=International Terminal near Gate C53 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=A row of shops featuring male and female accessories from luxury brands. }} ===US Terminal=== * {{buy | name=CNN Newsstand | alt= | url= | email= | address=US Terminal Gate E83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Newspapers, books, and travel accessories. Also where you can buy packaged snacks or candies for inflight consumption. }} * {{buy | name=Discover BC | alt= | url= | email= | address=US Terminal Gate E87 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Souvenirs from Canada, including maple syrup, mountie dolls, and smoked salmon. }} ===South Terminal=== * {{buy | name=Galiano Gifts | alt= | url= | email= | address=South Terminal | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-17 | content=Apparel & travel accessories, all the basic necessities at the South Terminal. }} ==Connect== There is free Wi-Fi throughout the establishment using the hotspot name @yvrairport. ==Cope== Anytime you require assistance within the airport, approach one of the staff at the information counter or volunteers wearing a green jacket throughout the airport. Once at the transit area however, there is only one information counter within the domestic area, two at international, and none at the US area. There is a '''luggage storage''' operated by [http://www.cdsbaggage.ca/ CDS Baggage] each at the arrival level of the domestic (across Carousel 6) and international terminal with a checked baggage storage for $10 per 24 hours. This is also where you can pick up your luggage if yours is unfortunately not transported on your flight. There is no '''smoking area''' within the terminal building, with the only remaining smoking areas located outside the check in area or the exits. While smoking '''cannabis''' is allowed, as is the case in all of Canada, do take care not to transport it internationally or even consume it before your flight, especially if you are obligated to go through the US border pre-clearance facility or flying to any country where severe penalties apply even for trace amounts. Should you feel unwell, there is a '''health clinic''' and '''pharmacy''' at Level 1 of the domestic area. Also in a rare twist for airports, it also houses a permanent dental clinic. There is a [http://www.yvrchaplaincy.org/ chaplaincy] at the arrivals level of the international terminal, where scheduled Catholic, non-denominational Christian, and Muslim (Friday prayers) are regularly offered. From 9AM to 7PM, volunteers stand for psychological assistance and counsel, regardless of religion. For passengers travelling with children, there are playground areas and television at all the piers. ==Sleep== [[File:TheFairmontHotel-YVRairport (35948276095).jpg|thumb|300px|Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel overlooking the US area.]] While there is no designated rest zone at the terminal building, most of the benches do not have armrests, allowing one to snooze comfortably. If the benches are full, carpeted flooring especially at the transit area also works as a sleeping surface. Prepare earplugs and eye masks as the terminal is cleaned overnight and the lighting stays on 24 hours. Security personnel may come to you in the middle of your snooze and ask for your flight itinerary; this is to keep the homeless away. The domestic area terminal closes at midnight and the U.S. flights area at 6:30PM, so the only place to sleep overnight are at the International Terminal area if you are already airside. The best sleeping area pre-security are at the mezzanine area of International check-in, near the baggage claim, and near the American Airlines and WestJet check-in desks. Ask the information counter or help desk of your airline for throwaway kits or sleeping mats for rent. There are two hotels within Sea Island, with one attached directly to the Main Terminal. * {{sleep | name=Fairmont Vancouver Airport| alt= | url=https://www.fairmont.com/vancouver-airport-richmond/ | email= | address=Vancouver International Airport, 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond | lat=49.19533 | long=-123.17487 | directions=Departures Side at near US check-in counters | phone=+1 604 207 5200 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $300 per night | lastedit=2021-04-03 | content=In the Main Terminal Building. Large and soundproof rooms. Also includes a fancy restaurant with afternoon tea, a spa with a large range of products, and a swimming pool. Day use also available. }} * {{sleep | name=Pacific Gateway Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.pacificgatewayhotel.com/ | email= | address=3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC V7B 1C7 | lat=49.19083 | long=-123.14056 | directions= | phone=+1 604 278 1241 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $250 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A large hotel with rooms overlooking the marina. Complimentary shuttle to the airport provided. Two restaurants and one harbor deck for food options. }} There are a lot of hotels that also cater to airline passengers at Richmond, many of which also offer shuttles to the airport. The nearest hotels are listed below, also see the Sleep section of [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]]. ===Richmond=== * {{sleep | name=Accent Inn | alt= | url=https://www.accentinns.com/locations/vancouver-airport-hotel/#booking-toggle | email= | address=10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond | lat=49.18519 | long=-123.10742 | directions= | phone=+1 604 273 3311 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $180 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=Large and colourful rooms, some equipped with kitchenette. No free shuttle during COVID-19 but will cover taxi fare to/from the airport. Few restaurants in the surrounding but there is an Eggspectation restaurant next door. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn Vancouver-Airport/Richmond| alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrrhhx-hampton-vancouver-airport-richmond/?SEO_id=GMB-HX-YVRRHHX&y_source=1_MjA4NTE5OC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D | email= | address=8811 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond | lat=49.1921 | long=-123.1275 | directions= | phone=+1 604 232 5505 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=From $130 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A decent and cheap accommodation option. The Bridgeport Skytrain station is four blocks away, five minutes on foot. Free breakfast and WiFi. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/richmond/yvria/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-CA-_-YVRIA | email= | address=9351 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond | lat=49.19224 | long=-123.1197 | directions= | phone=+1 604 273 8080 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $130 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A budget but modern hotel with free hot breakfast and WiFi. Also available: complimentary gym, business center, laundry, complimentary coffee and snacks for purchase in lobby. Can be noisy as the property is sandwiched between the highway and entrance to the adjacent Costco. }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport | alt=| url=https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-vancouver-airport?cid=a:se+b:gmb+c:amer+i:local+e:rad+d:ca+h:BCVANAIR | email= | address=8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond | lat=49.18511 | long=-123.13604 | directions=Shared with President Plaza, entrance from Cambie Rd opposite Aberdeen Centre parking lot | phone=+1 604 276 8181 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $190 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=Modern hotel with 200 rooms. Within the strip of shopping centers and restaurants. Adjacent to Aberdeen Skytrain station. }} * {{sleep | name=River Rock Casino Resort | alt= | url=https://riverrock.com/ | email= | address=8811 River Rd, Richmond | lat=49.1961 | long=-123.12768 | directions= | phone=+1 604 247 8900 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $180 per night | wikidata=Q7337769 | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A gigantic hotel with restaurant options including Chinese, buffet, seafood, Italian, and a food court. Across the street from Bridgeport Skytrain station. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19. }} * {{sleep | name=The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrwc-the-westin-wall-centre-vancouver-airport/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MTcxNTAxNC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D | email= | address=3099 Corvette Way, Richmond | lat=49.19041 | long=-123.1341 | directions=Entrance from Corvette Way, the first right turn on Sea Island Way from the airport after the bridge | phone=+1 604 303 6565 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=From $250 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-04 | content=A ritzy hotel with high floors overlooking the mountains north of Vancouver. Has its own restaurant, and walking distance to shops and other restaurants. }} ===Vancouver=== * {{sleep | name=Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-vancouver-airport-hotel | email= | address=1041 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver | lat=49.20383 | long=-123.1356 | directions= | phone=+1 604 263 1555 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-04-05 | content=The only hotel near the airport within Vancouver City. }} ==Nearby== *The airport is next to [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]], which is also an island, and which features large shopping areas with omnipresent East Asian establishments and eateries. * [[Vancouver]] proper is a short away from the airport. While waiting, why not explore the rich Asian culinary scenes, stop by at Granville Market and admire the view of the [[North Vancouver]] mountains? {{IsPartOf|Lower Mainland}} {{guideairport}} {{geo|49.1926|-123.1782|zoom=13}} t8akpkuxu5e8bfcuuq6bkx7pcbhrvft 0 184799 4492030 4281374 2022-07-29T01:36:29Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Listowel''' is a town in [[County Kerry]], 28 km northeast of Tralee. With a population of 4820 in 2016, it's the largest settlement in the north of the county. Its name in Irish is ''Lios Tuathail'', "Tuathal's ringfort", which presumably lies somewhere beneath its stout Norman castle. Listowel was home to the world's first operational monorail, but is nowadays better known for the several literary figures associated with it. This page also describes the beach resort of '''Ballybunion''' and other nearby villages. == Get in == [[File:Lartigue Monorail.jpg|thumb|300px|Lartigue Monorail ran to Ballybunion]] [https://buseireann.ie/ Expressway] Bus 13 runs every 2 hours from [[Limerick]] via [[Adare]], Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale to Listowel (90 min) and continues to [[Tralee]] (another 40 min). Don't take Bus 14, which branches south at Abbeyfeale for Castleisland, Kerry Airport and Killarney. Bus 272 also runs 2-3 times a day from [[Tralee]] to Listowel and Ballybunion. It normally starts from [[Killarney]] and runs via Kerry Airport to Tralee but is curtailed in 2021; other buses run with a change at Tralee. Bus 314 from Limerick to Askeaton and Foynes is likewise curtailed and doesn't continue to Listowel. {{marker | name=The Square | type=go | lat=52.445 | long=-9.486 }} is the town's main bus stop. There's an ESB charging station here. '''[https://www.shannonferries.com/ The Shannon Ferry]''' plies between {{marker | name=Tarbert | type=go | lat=52.587 | long=-9.360 }} in County Kerry and Killimer in [[County Clare]] on the north bank, both on Highway N67. It sails hourly Sept-May and every 30 mins June-Aug. Fare is €20 for a standard car with all passengers, €5 for a foot-passenger, cyclist or motorbike. If you're touring the Atlantic coast, this saves a lengthy detour inland through Limerick. Watch for dolphins on the 20-min crossing. == Get around == {{mapframe | 52.490 | -9.520 | height=550 | width=550 | zoom=11 }} Listowel is small and walkable, and there's an occasional bus to Ballybunion. But you really need wheels to see the district. == See == * '''Listowel Castle''' by The Square was an Anglo-Norman redoubt, held by rebels in the Desmond uprising. Two of its four towers stand, connected by an unusual arch. It's open daily 09:30-18:00. Ballinruddery Castle, built 2 km upstream around 1600, is a tumbledown turret obscured in private woodland and pointless looking for. * '''[https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/ Kerry Writers Museum]''' next to the castle celebrates the likes of John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, Maurice Walsh and George Fitzmaurice. It's open Jun-Sep: M-Sa 10:00-17:00; Oct-May: M-F 09:30-16:00, adult €5. The TIC is also based here. * {{marker | name=Ballyduff | type=see | lat=52.458 | long=-9.662 }} is a straggling settlement west of Listowel. 1 km south at Rattoo is Kerry's only intact Round Tower, from 10th or 11th century and 28 m tall. 1 km north is [https://www.facebook.com/northkerrymuseum/ North Kerry Museum], hours erratic. * {{marker | name=Ballybunion | type=see | lat=52.510 | long=-9.672 }} (''Baile an Bhuinneánaigh'') is a seaside resort, with two beaches separated by the castle, the shell of a 16th-century tower-house. "Ladies Beach" is north and "Men's Beach" is south, but no longer segregated by a blue-nosed priesthood. They're exposed to the west and have a [https://ballybunionsurf.com/ surf school]. There's accommodation and eating places in the village. * '''Bromore Cliffs''' 2 km north of Ballybunion are over 50 m high, with offshore stacks and whirling sea birds. * {{marker | name=Beale Strand | type=see | lat=52.579 | long=-9.607 }} marks the boundary between the Atlantic and the Shannon. It's a bracing 3 km expanse of mostly sandy beach, backed by sandhills; swimmers beware the currents. At low tide you may see the remains of the brig ''Thetis'', driven ashore in a storm of 1834. The survivors were jailed when their cargo of Quebec timber was found to be concealing contraband tobacco. * {{marker | name=[https://ballylongfordsnaps.com/carrigafoyle-castle/ Carrigafoyle Castle] | type=see | lat=52.569 | long=-9.495 }} is a ruin in the channel separating Carrick Island, now a muddy creek but suitable for shipping in medieval times. It's a sturdy tower house built in 1490 and held by rebels in the Desmond uprising of 1580. Sir William Pelham besieged it by land and sea, blasted the walls, and put to death all its defenders and occupants. That sent a chilling message to all the other Desmond strongholds, who bolted and thereafter only engaged in guerrilla attacks. The castle was never repaired but later rebels used it, until Cromwell blasted it further. It's open May-Sep: daily 10:00-18:00. Carrick Island, reached by causeway, has the remains of a 13th-century monastery church. * '''Lislaughtin Abbey''' 1.5 km north of Ballylongford was Franciscan, founded in 1470. It was dissolved in 1580 though church and graveyard remained in use for many years after. * '''Fort Shannon''' 4 km west of Tarbert was built in 1942 to guard the estuary against hostile shipping. It's derelict. * '''Tarbert''' is the village 2 km south of the Shannon Ferry pier, on what used to be an island. The lighthouse, built in 1834, is simply a harbour light, on a tidal rock with a cast-iron catwalk to shore. Tarbert House midway between pier and village was built from 1690 in Queen Anne style and is occasionally open for visits. Tarbert [https://www.tarbertbridewell.com/ Bridewell], built in 1831, was the local jail and is now a museum. * '''Ardfert Cathedral''' and other points south: see [[Tralee]]. == Do == [[File:Listowel Castle.JPEG | thumb | 300px | Listowel Castle ]] * '''[https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/ St John's Theatre]''' and arts centre is on The Square, Box Office +353 68 22566. * {{do | name=Lartigue Monorail Lisotwel | alt= | url=http://lartiguemonorail.com/ | email=station@lartiguemonorail.com | address=Lartigue Monorail, John B Keane Road, Listowel, County Kerry | lat=52.44984 | long=-9.49106 | directions= | phone=+353 6824393 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Although the trains and tracks appear to come from the pages of a Steampunk novel, this recreation of a short portion of a monorail line based on the Lartigue system is indeed real. }} * '''[https://listowelraces.ie/ Listowel Races]''' are just south of town across the river, with both flat-racing and National Hunt. Summer Festival is the May/June holiday weekend. The main event is the Harvest Festival (in late September), with the premier race the Guinness Kerry National. * '''Golf:''' the nearest courses are on the coast at [https://www.ballybuniongolfclub.com/ Ballybunion Golf Club], which has the Old Course and the Cashen. * '''[https://writersweek.ie/ Writers' Week]''' is in June. * '''Listowel Food Fair''' is in November. == Buy == * Garvey's SuperValu is the main store in Listowel, on Convent St. It's open M-Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:00-20:00. * Aldi and Lidl are on John B Keane Rd. * Outdoor gear: the big store is Landers on Manor West Retail Park in [[Tralee#Buy | Tralee]]. == Eat == * {{eat | name=Horseshoe Bar | alt=Behan's | url=https://horseshoe.ie/ | email= | address=14 William St, Listowel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 87 948 6100 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=B&B double €120 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Trad pub with bar meals and restaurant, they also have rooms. }} * '''[http://www.allosbarbistro-townhouse.com/ Allo's Bistro]''' on Church St gets great reviews and has rooms. * '''[https://johnrs.com/ John R's Food Hall]''' on Church St is a deli and cafe, and has rooms. It's open Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00. * '''Ballybunion''' eating places are Namir's, Perozzi, and a couple of takeaways. == Drink == * Listowel pubs include Dillon's, John B Keane, Tankers, Christy's, Flanagan's, Kevin's, Star & Garter, and New Kingdom Bar. * Mermaids Nightclub is getting by as a pizzeria in 2021. * Ballybunion pubs include [https://www.mcmunns.com/ McMunn's], Bunker Bar, JD's Bar, Mikey Joe's, The Exchange, and Gerald O'Connor. == Sleep == [[File:Bromore Cliffs. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|300px|Bromore Cliffs]] * {{sleep | name=Listowel Arms Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.listowelarms.com/ | email= | address=The Square, Listowel V31 V962 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 68 21500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €140 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Smart Georgian hotel in town centre, good food and service. }} * '''Listowel B&Bs''' include Gurtenard House, McMahon's and [https://northcountyhouse.ie/ North Country House]. They weren't open in early 2021. * '''Billeragh House''' is a B&B in a Georgian hall on N69 3.5 km southwest of town. It's no longer a hostel. * '''Ballybunion''' accommodation includes The Astor, [https://wildeballybunion.com/ Wilde Ballybunion], [http://www.hartycostello.com/ Harty Costello], [https://oldeatticballybunion.com/ Olde Attic] and [http://www.golfballybunion.com/ Kilcooly's] which is run by the golf club. == Connect == As of May 2021, Listowel and N69 main road has 5G with Three and 4G with Eir, but a poor signal from Vodafone. Conversely in Ballybunion, only Vodafone has good coverage. == Go next == * [[Tralee]] has the county museum. Further southwest is the scenic [[Dingle]] peninsula. * [[Adare]] is picturesque but choked with traffic. Continue east to [[Limerick]] for a historic lively city. * [[Wuppertal]] in North Rhine-Westphalia has a better wacky monorail, the retro-futuristic Schwebebahn, still in use. {{geo|42.447|-9.486}} {{IsPartOf|County Kerry}} {{usablecity}} 3aw4b5nv9ajbm089olrljmzks9bef1u 4492032 4492030 2022-07-29T01:40:13Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Do */ update wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Listowel''' is a town in [[County Kerry]], 28 km northeast of Tralee. With a population of 4820 in 2016, it's the largest settlement in the north of the county. Its name in Irish is ''Lios Tuathail'', "Tuathal's ringfort", which presumably lies somewhere beneath its stout Norman castle. Listowel was home to the world's first operational monorail, but is nowadays better known for the several literary figures associated with it. This page also describes the beach resort of '''Ballybunion''' and other nearby villages. == Get in == [[File:Lartigue Monorail.jpg|thumb|300px|Lartigue Monorail ran to Ballybunion]] [https://buseireann.ie/ Expressway] Bus 13 runs every 2 hours from [[Limerick]] via [[Adare]], Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale to Listowel (90 min) and continues to [[Tralee]] (another 40 min). Don't take Bus 14, which branches south at Abbeyfeale for Castleisland, Kerry Airport and Killarney. Bus 272 also runs 2-3 times a day from [[Tralee]] to Listowel and Ballybunion. It normally starts from [[Killarney]] and runs via Kerry Airport to Tralee but is curtailed in 2021; other buses run with a change at Tralee. Bus 314 from Limerick to Askeaton and Foynes is likewise curtailed and doesn't continue to Listowel. {{marker | name=The Square | type=go | lat=52.445 | long=-9.486 }} is the town's main bus stop. There's an ESB charging station here. '''[https://www.shannonferries.com/ The Shannon Ferry]''' plies between {{marker | name=Tarbert | type=go | lat=52.587 | long=-9.360 }} in County Kerry and Killimer in [[County Clare]] on the north bank, both on Highway N67. It sails hourly Sept-May and every 30 mins June-Aug. Fare is €20 for a standard car with all passengers, €5 for a foot-passenger, cyclist or motorbike. If you're touring the Atlantic coast, this saves a lengthy detour inland through Limerick. Watch for dolphins on the 20-min crossing. == Get around == {{mapframe | 52.490 | -9.520 | height=550 | width=550 | zoom=11 }} Listowel is small and walkable, and there's an occasional bus to Ballybunion. But you really need wheels to see the district. == See == * '''Listowel Castle''' by The Square was an Anglo-Norman redoubt, held by rebels in the Desmond uprising. Two of its four towers stand, connected by an unusual arch. It's open daily 09:30-18:00. Ballinruddery Castle, built 2 km upstream around 1600, is a tumbledown turret obscured in private woodland and pointless looking for. * '''[https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/ Kerry Writers Museum]''' next to the castle celebrates the likes of John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, Maurice Walsh and George Fitzmaurice. It's open Jun-Sep: M-Sa 10:00-17:00; Oct-May: M-F 09:30-16:00, adult €5. The TIC is also based here. * {{marker | name=Ballyduff | type=see | lat=52.458 | long=-9.662 }} is a straggling settlement west of Listowel. 1 km south at Rattoo is Kerry's only intact Round Tower, from 10th or 11th century and 28 m tall. 1 km north is [https://www.facebook.com/northkerrymuseum/ North Kerry Museum], hours erratic. * {{marker | name=Ballybunion | type=see | lat=52.510 | long=-9.672 }} (''Baile an Bhuinneánaigh'') is a seaside resort, with two beaches separated by the castle, the shell of a 16th-century tower-house. "Ladies Beach" is north and "Men's Beach" is south, but no longer segregated by a blue-nosed priesthood. They're exposed to the west and have a [https://ballybunionsurf.com/ surf school]. There's accommodation and eating places in the village. * '''Bromore Cliffs''' 2 km north of Ballybunion are over 50 m high, with offshore stacks and whirling sea birds. * {{marker | name=Beale Strand | type=see | lat=52.579 | long=-9.607 }} marks the boundary between the Atlantic and the Shannon. It's a bracing 3 km expanse of mostly sandy beach, backed by sandhills; swimmers beware the currents. At low tide you may see the remains of the brig ''Thetis'', driven ashore in a storm of 1834. The survivors were jailed when their cargo of Quebec timber was found to be concealing contraband tobacco. * {{marker | name=[https://ballylongfordsnaps.com/carrigafoyle-castle/ Carrigafoyle Castle] | type=see | lat=52.569 | long=-9.495 }} is a ruin in the channel separating Carrick Island, now a muddy creek but suitable for shipping in medieval times. It's a sturdy tower house built in 1490 and held by rebels in the Desmond uprising of 1580. Sir William Pelham besieged it by land and sea, blasted the walls, and put to death all its defenders and occupants. That sent a chilling message to all the other Desmond strongholds, who bolted and thereafter only engaged in guerrilla attacks. The castle was never repaired but later rebels used it, until Cromwell blasted it further. It's open May-Sep: daily 10:00-18:00. Carrick Island, reached by causeway, has the remains of a 13th-century monastery church. * '''Lislaughtin Abbey''' 1.5 km north of Ballylongford was Franciscan, founded in 1470. It was dissolved in 1580 though church and graveyard remained in use for many years after. * '''Fort Shannon''' 4 km west of Tarbert was built in 1942 to guard the estuary against hostile shipping. It's derelict. * '''Tarbert''' is the village 2 km south of the Shannon Ferry pier, on what used to be an island. The lighthouse, built in 1834, is simply a harbour light, on a tidal rock with a cast-iron catwalk to shore. Tarbert House midway between pier and village was built from 1690 in Queen Anne style and is occasionally open for visits. Tarbert [https://www.tarbertbridewell.com/ Bridewell], built in 1831, was the local jail and is now a museum. * '''Ardfert Cathedral''' and other points south: see [[Tralee]]. == Do == [[File:Listowel Castle.JPEG | thumb | 300px | Listowel Castle ]] * '''[https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/ St John's Theatre]''' and arts centre is on The Square, Box Office +353 68 22566. * {{do | name=Lartigue Monorail Lisotwel | alt= | url=http://lartiguemonorail.com/ | email=station@lartiguemonorail.com | address=Lartigue Monorail, John B Keane Road | lat=52.44984 | long=-9.49106 | directions= | phone=+353 6824393 | tollfree= | hours=Jun-Sep: daily 13:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | content=Although the trains and tracks appear to come from the pages of a Steampunk novel, this recreation of a short portion of a monorail line based on the Lartigue system is indeed real. Your visit includes a short demonstration journey, and a visit to the Latargue Museum, which has a film of and displays about the original monorail. }} * '''[https://listowelraces.ie/ Listowel Races]''' are just south of town across the river, with both flat-racing and National Hunt. Summer Festival is the May/June holiday weekend. The main event is the Harvest Festival (in late September), with the premier race the Guinness Kerry National. * '''Golf:''' the nearest courses are on the coast at [https://www.ballybuniongolfclub.com/ Ballybunion Golf Club], which has the Old Course and the Cashen. * '''[https://writersweek.ie/ Writers' Week]''' is in June. * '''Listowel Food Fair''' is in November. == Buy == * Garvey's SuperValu is the main store in Listowel, on Convent St. It's open M-Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:00-20:00. * Aldi and Lidl are on John B Keane Rd. * Outdoor gear: the big store is Landers on Manor West Retail Park in [[Tralee#Buy | Tralee]]. == Eat == * {{eat | name=Horseshoe Bar | alt=Behan's | url=https://horseshoe.ie/ | email= | address=14 William St, Listowel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 87 948 6100 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=B&B double €120 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Trad pub with bar meals and restaurant, they also have rooms. }} * '''[http://www.allosbarbistro-townhouse.com/ Allo's Bistro]''' on Church St gets great reviews and has rooms. * '''[https://johnrs.com/ John R's Food Hall]''' on Church St is a deli and cafe, and has rooms. It's open Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00. * '''Ballybunion''' eating places are Namir's, Perozzi, and a couple of takeaways. == Drink == * Listowel pubs include Dillon's, John B Keane, Tankers, Christy's, Flanagan's, Kevin's, Star & Garter, and New Kingdom Bar. * Mermaids Nightclub is getting by as a pizzeria in 2021. * Ballybunion pubs include [https://www.mcmunns.com/ McMunn's], Bunker Bar, JD's Bar, Mikey Joe's, The Exchange, and Gerald O'Connor. == Sleep == [[File:Bromore Cliffs. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|300px|Bromore Cliffs]] * {{sleep | name=Listowel Arms Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.listowelarms.com/ | email= | address=The Square, Listowel V31 V962 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 68 21500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €140 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Smart Georgian hotel in town centre, good food and service. }} * '''Listowel B&Bs''' include Gurtenard House, McMahon's and [https://northcountyhouse.ie/ North Country House]. They weren't open in early 2021. * '''Billeragh House''' is a B&B in a Georgian hall on N69 3.5 km southwest of town. It's no longer a hostel. * '''Ballybunion''' accommodation includes The Astor, [https://wildeballybunion.com/ Wilde Ballybunion], [http://www.hartycostello.com/ Harty Costello], [https://oldeatticballybunion.com/ Olde Attic] and [http://www.golfballybunion.com/ Kilcooly's] which is run by the golf club. == Connect == As of May 2021, Listowel and N69 main road has 5G with Three and 4G with Eir, but a poor signal from Vodafone. Conversely in Ballybunion, only Vodafone has good coverage. == Go next == * [[Tralee]] has the county museum. Further southwest is the scenic [[Dingle]] peninsula. * [[Adare]] is picturesque but choked with traffic. Continue east to [[Limerick]] for a historic lively city. * [[Wuppertal]] in North Rhine-Westphalia has a better wacky monorail, the retro-futuristic Schwebebahn, still in use. {{geo|42.447|-9.486}} {{IsPartOf|County Kerry}} {{usablecity}} rt0w5bwq9e8th38ucgp13xsv4ti0ya2 4492033 4492032 2022-07-29T01:41:27Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Do */ add wikidata wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Listowel''' is a town in [[County Kerry]], 28 km northeast of Tralee. With a population of 4820 in 2016, it's the largest settlement in the north of the county. Its name in Irish is ''Lios Tuathail'', "Tuathal's ringfort", which presumably lies somewhere beneath its stout Norman castle. Listowel was home to the world's first operational monorail, but is nowadays better known for the several literary figures associated with it. This page also describes the beach resort of '''Ballybunion''' and other nearby villages. == Get in == [[File:Lartigue Monorail.jpg|thumb|300px|Lartigue Monorail ran to Ballybunion]] [https://buseireann.ie/ Expressway] Bus 13 runs every 2 hours from [[Limerick]] via [[Adare]], Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale to Listowel (90 min) and continues to [[Tralee]] (another 40 min). Don't take Bus 14, which branches south at Abbeyfeale for Castleisland, Kerry Airport and Killarney. Bus 272 also runs 2-3 times a day from [[Tralee]] to Listowel and Ballybunion. It normally starts from [[Killarney]] and runs via Kerry Airport to Tralee but is curtailed in 2021; other buses run with a change at Tralee. Bus 314 from Limerick to Askeaton and Foynes is likewise curtailed and doesn't continue to Listowel. {{marker | name=The Square | type=go | lat=52.445 | long=-9.486 }} is the town's main bus stop. There's an ESB charging station here. '''[https://www.shannonferries.com/ The Shannon Ferry]''' plies between {{marker | name=Tarbert | type=go | lat=52.587 | long=-9.360 }} in County Kerry and Killimer in [[County Clare]] on the north bank, both on Highway N67. It sails hourly Sept-May and every 30 mins June-Aug. Fare is €20 for a standard car with all passengers, €5 for a foot-passenger, cyclist or motorbike. If you're touring the Atlantic coast, this saves a lengthy detour inland through Limerick. Watch for dolphins on the 20-min crossing. == Get around == {{mapframe | 52.490 | -9.520 | height=550 | width=550 | zoom=11 }} Listowel is small and walkable, and there's an occasional bus to Ballybunion. But you really need wheels to see the district. == See == * '''Listowel Castle''' by The Square was an Anglo-Norman redoubt, held by rebels in the Desmond uprising. Two of its four towers stand, connected by an unusual arch. It's open daily 09:30-18:00. Ballinruddery Castle, built 2 km upstream around 1600, is a tumbledown turret obscured in private woodland and pointless looking for. * '''[https://www.kerrywritersmuseum.com/ Kerry Writers Museum]''' next to the castle celebrates the likes of John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, Brendan Kennelly, Maurice Walsh and George Fitzmaurice. It's open Jun-Sep: M-Sa 10:00-17:00; Oct-May: M-F 09:30-16:00, adult €5. The TIC is also based here. * {{marker | name=Ballyduff | type=see | lat=52.458 | long=-9.662 }} is a straggling settlement west of Listowel. 1 km south at Rattoo is Kerry's only intact Round Tower, from 10th or 11th century and 28 m tall. 1 km north is [https://www.facebook.com/northkerrymuseum/ North Kerry Museum], hours erratic. * {{marker | name=Ballybunion | type=see | lat=52.510 | long=-9.672 }} (''Baile an Bhuinneánaigh'') is a seaside resort, with two beaches separated by the castle, the shell of a 16th-century tower-house. "Ladies Beach" is north and "Men's Beach" is south, but no longer segregated by a blue-nosed priesthood. They're exposed to the west and have a [https://ballybunionsurf.com/ surf school]. There's accommodation and eating places in the village. * '''Bromore Cliffs''' 2 km north of Ballybunion are over 50 m high, with offshore stacks and whirling sea birds. * {{marker | name=Beale Strand | type=see | lat=52.579 | long=-9.607 }} marks the boundary between the Atlantic and the Shannon. It's a bracing 3 km expanse of mostly sandy beach, backed by sandhills; swimmers beware the currents. At low tide you may see the remains of the brig ''Thetis'', driven ashore in a storm of 1834. The survivors were jailed when their cargo of Quebec timber was found to be concealing contraband tobacco. * {{marker | name=[https://ballylongfordsnaps.com/carrigafoyle-castle/ Carrigafoyle Castle] | type=see | lat=52.569 | long=-9.495 }} is a ruin in the channel separating Carrick Island, now a muddy creek but suitable for shipping in medieval times. It's a sturdy tower house built in 1490 and held by rebels in the Desmond uprising of 1580. Sir William Pelham besieged it by land and sea, blasted the walls, and put to death all its defenders and occupants. That sent a chilling message to all the other Desmond strongholds, who bolted and thereafter only engaged in guerrilla attacks. The castle was never repaired but later rebels used it, until Cromwell blasted it further. It's open May-Sep: daily 10:00-18:00. Carrick Island, reached by causeway, has the remains of a 13th-century monastery church. * '''Lislaughtin Abbey''' 1.5 km north of Ballylongford was Franciscan, founded in 1470. It was dissolved in 1580 though church and graveyard remained in use for many years after. * '''Fort Shannon''' 4 km west of Tarbert was built in 1942 to guard the estuary against hostile shipping. It's derelict. * '''Tarbert''' is the village 2 km south of the Shannon Ferry pier, on what used to be an island. The lighthouse, built in 1834, is simply a harbour light, on a tidal rock with a cast-iron catwalk to shore. Tarbert House midway between pier and village was built from 1690 in Queen Anne style and is occasionally open for visits. Tarbert [https://www.tarbertbridewell.com/ Bridewell], built in 1831, was the local jail and is now a museum. * '''Ardfert Cathedral''' and other points south: see [[Tralee]]. == Do == [[File:Listowel Castle.JPEG | thumb | 300px | Listowel Castle ]] * '''[https://www.stjohnstheatre.ie/ St John's Theatre]''' and arts centre is on The Square, Box Office +353 68 22566. * {{do | name=Lartigue Monorail and Museum | alt= | url=http://lartiguemonorail.com/ | email=station@lartiguemonorail.com | address=Lartigue Monorail, John B Keane Road | lat=52.44984 | long=-9.49106 | directions= | phone=+353 6824393 | tollfree= | hours=Jun-Sep: daily 13:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-07-26 | wikidata =Q1251808 | content=Although the trains and tracks appear to come from the pages of a Steampunk novel, this recreation of a short portion of a monorail line based on the Lartigue system is indeed real. Your visit includes a short demonstration journey, and a visit to the Latargue Museum, which has a film of and displays about the original monorail. }} * '''[https://listowelraces.ie/ Listowel Races]''' are just south of town across the river, with both flat-racing and National Hunt. Summer Festival is the May/June holiday weekend. The main event is the Harvest Festival (in late September), with the premier race the Guinness Kerry National. * '''Golf:''' the nearest courses are on the coast at [https://www.ballybuniongolfclub.com/ Ballybunion Golf Club], which has the Old Course and the Cashen. * '''[https://writersweek.ie/ Writers' Week]''' is in June. * '''Listowel Food Fair''' is in November. == Buy == * Garvey's SuperValu is the main store in Listowel, on Convent St. It's open M-Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:00-20:00. * Aldi and Lidl are on John B Keane Rd. * Outdoor gear: the big store is Landers on Manor West Retail Park in [[Tralee#Buy | Tralee]]. == Eat == * {{eat | name=Horseshoe Bar | alt=Behan's | url=https://horseshoe.ie/ | email= | address=14 William St, Listowel | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 87 948 6100 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-23:00 | price=B&B double €120 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Trad pub with bar meals and restaurant, they also have rooms. }} * '''[http://www.allosbarbistro-townhouse.com/ Allo's Bistro]''' on Church St gets great reviews and has rooms. * '''[https://johnrs.com/ John R's Food Hall]''' on Church St is a deli and cafe, and has rooms. It's open Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00. * '''Ballybunion''' eating places are Namir's, Perozzi, and a couple of takeaways. == Drink == * Listowel pubs include Dillon's, John B Keane, Tankers, Christy's, Flanagan's, Kevin's, Star & Garter, and New Kingdom Bar. * Mermaids Nightclub is getting by as a pizzeria in 2021. * Ballybunion pubs include [https://www.mcmunns.com/ McMunn's], Bunker Bar, JD's Bar, Mikey Joe's, The Exchange, and Gerald O'Connor. == Sleep == [[File:Bromore Cliffs. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|300px|Bromore Cliffs]] * {{sleep | name=Listowel Arms Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.listowelarms.com/ | email= | address=The Square, Listowel V31 V962 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 68 21500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €140 | lastedit=2021-05-21 | content=Smart Georgian hotel in town centre, good food and service. }} * '''Listowel B&Bs''' include Gurtenard House, McMahon's and [https://northcountyhouse.ie/ North Country House]. They weren't open in early 2021. * '''Billeragh House''' is a B&B in a Georgian hall on N69 3.5 km southwest of town. It's no longer a hostel. * '''Ballybunion''' accommodation includes The Astor, [https://wildeballybunion.com/ Wilde Ballybunion], [http://www.hartycostello.com/ Harty Costello], [https://oldeatticballybunion.com/ Olde Attic] and [http://www.golfballybunion.com/ Kilcooly's] which is run by the golf club. == Connect == As of May 2021, Listowel and N69 main road has 5G with Three and 4G with Eir, but a poor signal from Vodafone. Conversely in Ballybunion, only Vodafone has good coverage. == Go next == * [[Tralee]] has the county museum. Further southwest is the scenic [[Dingle]] peninsula. * [[Adare]] is picturesque but choked with traffic. Continue east to [[Limerick]] for a historic lively city. * [[Wuppertal]] in North Rhine-Westphalia has a better wacky monorail, the retro-futuristic Schwebebahn, still in use. {{geo|42.447|-9.486}} {{IsPartOf|County Kerry}} {{usablecity}} 2ye2ara3ivc0538862t441k5rkhdhw4 0 185488 4492139 4474847 2022-07-29T07:12:08Z DaGizza 162256 /* Eat */ country codes wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Sango Ota''' (Ota) (pronounced as "sawn-go awta") is a town in [[Ogun state]], [[Nigeria]], and has an estimated 164,000 residents living in or around it. Ota is the capital of the Ado-odo/Ota local government area. The traditional leader of Ota is called the '''Olota of Ota''' "Oba Adeyemi Abdul Kabir Obalanlege". Ota is the historical capital of the '''Awori Yoruba Tribe'''. ==Understand== Sango Ota is a notable town in Ogun State. It is the second largest town in the State with headquarteres at Ota. Some other neighbouring towns and communities around the area are; Ado-Odo, Agbara, Igbesa, Iju-Ota, Itele, Kooko Ebiye town, Owode among others.The majority of the inhabitants of the area identify as Awori Yorubas. Thus, Yoruba is the dominant language although there might be some dialectal differences around this area. English is also spoken and understood, particularly among the younger generation. ===History=== Traditional Awori Yoruba folklore tells that Olofin's Children, Osolo and Eleidi Atalabi, founded Ota after migrating south from Isheri. As the town developed, it eventually came to be locally ruled by a crowned Oba, called the "Olota", whose ruling privilege was derived from the Yoruba traditional homeland of Ile-ife. Ota soon became important in the production and sales of cocoa. In 1842, the expansion of the Egba Nation brought Ota under the control of Abeokuta. However Ota held a semi-independent status within the Egba kingdom, and remained the capital of the Awori people. ==Get in== Sango Ota is easily accessed by road from Iyana-Ipaja, a major city centre in Lagos which links to important areas such as Ikeja. The common yellow buses (danfo) regularly ply the roads to Sango Ota, with transport fares of between ₦300 and ₦500. Bus fares vary depending on the time of the day, the whims of the bus drivers and conductors and so on. A good tip is to confirm the fare from the conductor before entering, or politely asking from neighbouring passengers. Sango Ota is also linked to Abeokuta the Ogun State Capital and other major towns and cities in South Western Nigeria. ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} Yellow buses (danfo) and tricycles (Keke napep) are quite common within Sango Ota and serve as the primary means of transport. Taxis (usually painted bright yellow) are also available. ==See== * '''Faith Tabernacle''': Sango-Ota is the site of the famous Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, built in 1999. It is the second largest church auditorium in the world. You might decide to drop by for a Sunday service as early as 6AM, or attend a later service, and then explore the church grounds afterwards. (It is recommended that you have a valid means of identification with you, and adequately communicate your intentions to the security officers on duty in the church premises.) Canaanland boasts of many fine examples of architecture, and well-shaded, tranquil parks which are ideal for the impromptu Sunday picnic. * '''Palace of the Olota''': The palace was relocated to a newer, ultra-modern building. However, the old palace still stands as a monument, at least a few decades old. ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=One stop mart | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ifako-Ijaye | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Vic Marts Supermarket | alt= | url=https://vicmarts-supermarket.business.site | email= | address=Yemi Dedeke, Mobil | lat=6.8213 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-714-9899 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-8:30PM, Su 10AM-8:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Sango supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sango over bridge | lat=6.7332 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=Grocery store. In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Heritage Store | alt= | url=https://heritage-store-store-business.site | email= | address=23,Iyana Ilogbo Rd, Iyana Igusi Olorunsogo Baptist Church | lat=6.7712 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 703-199-7854 | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. In-store pick up. }} * {{buy | name=Bolatunmi Stores | alt= | url=https://bolatunmi-store.business.site | email= | address=Ijako Abeokuta Express way, Ado-Odo | lat=6.8213 | long=3.3567 | directions= | phone=+234 802-827-9172 | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Iya Alaje Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ayodeji Ave, Beside Samfol hotel | lat=6.7119 | long=3.2183 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-9:30PM, Su noon-9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Shoprite | alt= | url=https://www.shoprite.com.ng | email= | address=Abeokuta Express way | lat=6.7788 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-470-0537 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. In-store pick up. Delivery. }} * {{buy | name=Abule Oja Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Church street off Tegbabo Akintola Lagos NG | lat=6.679051 | long=3.306811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-8PM | price=₦500 | lastedit=2021-12-23 | content=A popular market in a town where you can get various food items and household equipment. There is also high presence of students seen there due to the close proximity of Abule Oja to Unilag. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Kilmanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Palm mall | lat=6.8442 | long=3.3216 | directions= | phone=+234 811-883-7626 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Lick Fingers Calabar Restaurant | alt= | url=https://lickfingerscalabarrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Before Ayo Hotel, No.2 The Bells Dr, Ota | lat=6.6851 | long=3.1729 | directions= | phone= +234 814 177 1984 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-07 | content=You want to eat Calabar food in Ogun State, well here is your place }} * {{eat | name=Amazing Grace Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ifako-Ijaiye 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have different kind of rice and other type of delicacies a menu list includes white rice and stew plantain porridge jollof rice egusi amala ewedu fish porridge coconut rice beans and plantain beans and corn. and many more.<br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mama Ifeanyi And Son's Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beside First Bank, 1 Tarmac Rd, Otta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 706 074 5383 | tollfree= | hours=8:30AM-10PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They offer different kinds of local soup egusi okro soup,ewedu, ogbono , white soup, catfish pepper soup, black soup, okazi soup,ogbono soup, banga soup and efek soup in accompaniment with different Nigerian swallow. <br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mummy Twins Food Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=14,Waidi, Akintoye St, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 803 278 7379 | tollfree= | hours=8:30AM-5PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Service options:Dine in take away delivery.<br />They offer different delicacies of fast food, continental dishes, Africana, salad, swallow and soup combination <br />. }} * {{eat | name=Downtown Fast Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benja bus stop, sango, adjacent the bells | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 806 783 2011 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-9PM daily | price=₦1000 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They are a pizza restaurant, they offer different kinds of pizza chicken pizza beef pizza coleslaw shawarma shawarma ordinary shawarma and different kinds of ice cream coleslaw salad cream salad cabbage salad and many more. You can eat at place, get take away packs or order via delivery Services. }} * {{eat | name=Tantalizers - Sango Ota | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ota....Toll gate bus | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=01 819 0231 | hours=8AM-9PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They offer meals like jollof rice and chicken,boiled yam,fried rice Spaghetti Sauce fruit salad porridge yam, beans and yam, coconut rice, dessert.<br />Service options: Dine in take away delivery. Fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Sweet Sensation Sango (Otta) | alt= | url= | email= | address=38 Lagos-Abeokuta Expy, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 913 600 0560 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-9PM daily | price=₦ 500 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Sweet sensation offer different delicacies of food and varieties of local dishes like dessert, rice dishes, beans dishes, yam porridge, Shawarma,vegetables, pizza, donut, sausage rolls.<br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mary Food Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Coka cola oju-ore Sango ota ogun state Oju-ore Sango ota Sango, Agege | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 810 332 0865 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price=₦ 500 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have available difference types of Noodles packs, with egg, and starting from the smallest to biggest pack, you can get spaghetti pack. You can do dine in take away delivery package. }} * {{eat | name=Domino's Pizza Ota | alt= | url= | email= | address=38 Idiroko Rd, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 908 742 0792 | tollfree= | hours=7:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have available:Chicken pizza chicken wings,fries,chicken barbecue, pizza perrion,panbaked,beef pizza chicken supreme waffle,dulex pizza, coldstone,beef suya pizza french fries pizza.<br />Service options:Dine in .take away. delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Pejay's Delicacies | alt= | url= | email= | address=Christian Church St, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 706 808 4638 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have jollof rice fried rice plantain porridge yam porridge what type of Nigerian soup and swallow. Eba,amala,egusi, boiled yam, afang soup, banga soup and delicacies of food.<br />Service options:Dine in.take away. delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Ota Recreational Club | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Onion and meat,grilled fish,Doughnuts, meat burger, super pie, Shawarma fried fish and chip. They offer service like dine in take away delivery. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=3AD Bar & Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Km 5 idiroko Rd, opposite SBU petrol Station Oja Ota,Km 5 Ota Rd,112212 | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3771 | directions= | phone=+234 803-381-5070 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-11:45PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. }} * {{drink | name=Canary Lounge & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ijoko Rd | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway. }} * {{drink | name=Adelsts Events place & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Community Rd | lat=6.7332 | long=3.2976 | directions= | phone=+234 802-501-7218 | tollfree= | hours=24 hours daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content= }} * {{drink | name=M22 Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Iyana Ilogbo bustop | lat=6.7332 | long=3.2114 | directions= | phone=+234 803-806-2838 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-8AM-midnight | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, drive through. }} * {{drink | name=Big Shot Spot | alt= | url= | email= | address=Oke-Aro Rd, Ifako-Ijaiye | lat=6.685159 | long=3.31903 | directions= | phone=+234 703 367 6340 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-11:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-12-27 | content=Dine-in. Takeaway. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eden Hotel & Resorts | alt= | url=https://edenhotel.ng | email= | address=Eden Avenue by The Bells Secondary school | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3567 | directions= | phone=+234 810-861-2524 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Free breakfast, free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=D'CZARS hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hope mission Close | lat=6.7332 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₦14,492 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Pool, free parking, free breakfast and air conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=King Solomon Hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=13110 Awela Rd,Toll gate | lat=6.9213 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-414-7896 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₦6,353 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Free breakfast, free parking, air conditioning and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=O'Nice Hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=7,Nice st,off idiroko Rd,Honda Bus stop | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=12:00 | price=₦9,655 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Pool, free breakfast, free parking, and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hamak Suites and Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/24 Mabayomije Salami Street, Divine Estate, Off Ijoko-Sango Road Ota Ogun State NG, Ntabo Rd, 112212, Ijoko | lat=6.7472 | long=3.2558 | directions= | phone=+234 912 919 8181 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-23 | content=African and continental cuisines. }} ==Connect== For most locations in Sango Ota, you would likely find coverage of the 2G/3G/4G mobile networks. Signal strength might diminish further away from the city center, and you might occasionally experience network outage for all or some of the mobile phone service providers in the remote areas of the city. Different networks tend to be more stable and reliable in different locations of the city at different times. MTN, 9Mobile, Airtel (Zain) and GLO are all available service providers. So if you are planning a visit to Sango Ota, like you would do for many other places in Nigeria, you should probably consider having multiple SIM cards, preferably for all the mobile service providers, since you can't tell which will be more stable and reliable at a time in your location during your visit. If you decide not to get all the stated SIMs, it would advisable to have at least an MTN Sim. MTN has a particularly wide coverage and is the least likely to have network problems. '''Airtel''' is another service provider which is fairly satisfactory for all you might need to connect to the world, including rates and network reliability. Of course, '''Glo''' (or Globacom) boasts of fast network speed for internet browsing activities, only that you might not be able to enjoy the privilege in some locations. And '''9Mobile''' (formerly Etisalat) usually performs well in internet browsing speed, but has locational limitations, plus data rate is fairly higher. ==Go next== *[[Abeokuta]] *[[Ifo]] *[[Idiroko]] *[[Ibafo]] *[[Itogbe]] *[[Sagamu]] *[[Ilaro]] {{IsPartOf|Ogun State}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|6.7119|3.2533}} soqf7lgiyv3fzug38u02grajsbkc4jz 4492144 4492139 2022-07-29T07:14:21Z DaGizza 162256 /* Eat */ Updated listing for Tantalizers - Sango Ota wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Sango Ota''' (Ota) (pronounced as "sawn-go awta") is a town in [[Ogun state]], [[Nigeria]], and has an estimated 164,000 residents living in or around it. Ota is the capital of the Ado-odo/Ota local government area. The traditional leader of Ota is called the '''Olota of Ota''' "Oba Adeyemi Abdul Kabir Obalanlege". Ota is the historical capital of the '''Awori Yoruba Tribe'''. ==Understand== Sango Ota is a notable town in Ogun State. It is the second largest town in the State with headquarteres at Ota. Some other neighbouring towns and communities around the area are; Ado-Odo, Agbara, Igbesa, Iju-Ota, Itele, Kooko Ebiye town, Owode among others.The majority of the inhabitants of the area identify as Awori Yorubas. Thus, Yoruba is the dominant language although there might be some dialectal differences around this area. English is also spoken and understood, particularly among the younger generation. ===History=== Traditional Awori Yoruba folklore tells that Olofin's Children, Osolo and Eleidi Atalabi, founded Ota after migrating south from Isheri. As the town developed, it eventually came to be locally ruled by a crowned Oba, called the "Olota", whose ruling privilege was derived from the Yoruba traditional homeland of Ile-ife. Ota soon became important in the production and sales of cocoa. In 1842, the expansion of the Egba Nation brought Ota under the control of Abeokuta. However Ota held a semi-independent status within the Egba kingdom, and remained the capital of the Awori people. ==Get in== Sango Ota is easily accessed by road from Iyana-Ipaja, a major city centre in Lagos which links to important areas such as Ikeja. The common yellow buses (danfo) regularly ply the roads to Sango Ota, with transport fares of between ₦300 and ₦500. Bus fares vary depending on the time of the day, the whims of the bus drivers and conductors and so on. A good tip is to confirm the fare from the conductor before entering, or politely asking from neighbouring passengers. Sango Ota is also linked to Abeokuta the Ogun State Capital and other major towns and cities in South Western Nigeria. ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} Yellow buses (danfo) and tricycles (Keke napep) are quite common within Sango Ota and serve as the primary means of transport. Taxis (usually painted bright yellow) are also available. ==See== * '''Faith Tabernacle''': Sango-Ota is the site of the famous Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, built in 1999. It is the second largest church auditorium in the world. You might decide to drop by for a Sunday service as early as 6AM, or attend a later service, and then explore the church grounds afterwards. (It is recommended that you have a valid means of identification with you, and adequately communicate your intentions to the security officers on duty in the church premises.) Canaanland boasts of many fine examples of architecture, and well-shaded, tranquil parks which are ideal for the impromptu Sunday picnic. * '''Palace of the Olota''': The palace was relocated to a newer, ultra-modern building. However, the old palace still stands as a monument, at least a few decades old. ==Do== ==Buy== * {{buy | name=One stop mart | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ifako-Ijaye | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Vic Marts Supermarket | alt= | url=https://vicmarts-supermarket.business.site | email= | address=Yemi Dedeke, Mobil | lat=6.8213 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-714-9899 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-8:30PM, Su 10AM-8:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Sango supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sango over bridge | lat=6.7332 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=Grocery store. In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Heritage Store | alt= | url=https://heritage-store-store-business.site | email= | address=23,Iyana Ilogbo Rd, Iyana Igusi Olorunsogo Baptist Church | lat=6.7712 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 703-199-7854 | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. In-store pick up. }} * {{buy | name=Bolatunmi Stores | alt= | url=https://bolatunmi-store.business.site | email= | address=Ijako Abeokuta Express way, Ado-Odo | lat=6.8213 | long=3.3567 | directions= | phone=+234 802-827-9172 | tollfree= | hours=Daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Iya Alaje Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ayodeji Ave, Beside Samfol hotel | lat=6.7119 | long=3.2183 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 7:30AM-9:30PM, Su noon-9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Shoprite | alt= | url=https://www.shoprite.com.ng | email= | address=Abeokuta Express way | lat=6.7788 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-470-0537 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-22 | content=In-store shopping. In-store pick up. Delivery. }} * {{buy | name=Abule Oja Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Church street off Tegbabo Akintola Lagos NG | lat=6.679051 | long=3.306811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-8PM | price=₦500 | lastedit=2021-12-23 | content=A popular market in a town where you can get various food items and household equipment. There is also high presence of students seen there due to the close proximity of Abule Oja to Unilag. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Kilmanjaro Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Palm mall | lat=6.8442 | long=3.3216 | directions= | phone=+234 811-883-7626 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Lick Fingers Calabar Restaurant | alt= | url=https://lickfingerscalabarrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Before Ayo Hotel, No.2 The Bells Dr, Ota | lat=6.6851 | long=3.1729 | directions= | phone= +234 814 177 1984 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-01-07 | content=You want to eat Calabar food in Ogun State, well here is your place }} * {{eat | name=Amazing Grace Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ifako-Ijaiye 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have different kind of rice and other type of delicacies a menu list includes white rice and stew plantain porridge jollof rice egusi amala ewedu fish porridge coconut rice beans and plantain beans and corn. and many more.<br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mama Ifeanyi And Son's Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Beside First Bank, 1 Tarmac Rd, Otta | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 706 074 5383 | tollfree= | hours=8:30AM-10PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They offer different kinds of local soup egusi okro soup,ewedu, ogbono , white soup, catfish pepper soup, black soup, okazi soup,ogbono soup, banga soup and efek soup in accompaniment with different Nigerian swallow. <br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mummy Twins Food Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=14,Waidi, Akintoye St, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 803 278 7379 | tollfree= | hours=8:30AM-5PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Service options:Dine in take away delivery.<br />They offer different delicacies of fast food, continental dishes, Africana, salad, swallow and soup combination <br />. }} * {{eat | name=Downtown Fast Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Benja bus stop, sango, adjacent the bells | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 806 783 2011 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-9PM daily | price=₦1000 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They are a pizza restaurant, they offer different kinds of pizza chicken pizza beef pizza coleslaw shawarma shawarma ordinary shawarma and different kinds of ice cream coleslaw salad cream salad cabbage salad and many more. You can eat at place, get take away packs or order via delivery Services. }} * {{eat | name=Tantalizers - Sango Ota | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ota....Toll gate bus | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+234 1 819 0231 | hours=8AM-9PM daily | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They offer meals like jollof rice and chicken,boiled yam,fried rice Spaghetti Sauce fruit salad porridge yam, beans and yam, coconut rice, dessert.<br />Service options: Dine in take away delivery. Fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Sweet Sensation Sango (Otta) | alt= | url= | email= | address=38 Lagos-Abeokuta Expy, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 913 600 0560 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-9PM daily | price=₦ 500 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Sweet sensation offer different delicacies of food and varieties of local dishes like dessert, rice dishes, beans dishes, yam porridge, Shawarma,vegetables, pizza, donut, sausage rolls.<br />Service options:Dine in take away delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Mary Food Store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Coka cola oju-ore Sango ota ogun state Oju-ore Sango ota Sango, Agege | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 810 332 0865 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price=₦ 500 | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have available difference types of Noodles packs, with egg, and starting from the smallest to biggest pack, you can get spaghetti pack. You can do dine in take away delivery package. }} * {{eat | name=Domino's Pizza Ota | alt= | url= | email= | address=38 Idiroko Rd, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 908 742 0792 | tollfree= | hours=7:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have available:Chicken pizza chicken wings,fries,chicken barbecue, pizza perrion,panbaked,beef pizza chicken supreme waffle,dulex pizza, coldstone,beef suya pizza french fries pizza.<br />Service options:Dine in .take away. delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Pejay's Delicacies | alt= | url= | email= | address=Christian Church St, 112104, Ota | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 706 808 4638 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=They have jollof rice fried rice plantain porridge yam porridge what type of Nigerian soup and swallow. Eba,amala,egusi, boiled yam, afang soup, banga soup and delicacies of food.<br />Service options:Dine in.take away. delivery. }} * {{eat | name=Ota Recreational Club | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-06-30 | content=Onion and meat,grilled fish,Doughnuts, meat burger, super pie, Shawarma fried fish and chip. They offer service like dine in take away delivery. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=3AD Bar & Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Km 5 idiroko Rd, opposite SBU petrol Station Oja Ota,Km 5 Ota Rd,112212 | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3771 | directions= | phone=+234 803-381-5070 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-11:45PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. }} * {{drink | name=Canary Lounge & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ijoko Rd | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, takeaway. }} * {{drink | name=Adelsts Events place & Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Community Rd | lat=6.7332 | long=3.2976 | directions= | phone=+234 802-501-7218 | tollfree= | hours=24 hours daily | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content= }} * {{drink | name=M22 Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Iyana Ilogbo bustop | lat=6.7332 | long=3.2114 | directions= | phone=+234 803-806-2838 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-8AM-midnight | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Dine-in, drive through. }} * {{drink | name=Big Shot Spot | alt= | url= | email= | address=Oke-Aro Rd, Ifako-Ijaiye | lat=6.685159 | long=3.31903 | directions= | phone=+234 703 367 6340 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-11:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-12-27 | content=Dine-in. Takeaway. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Eden Hotel & Resorts | alt= | url=https://edenhotel.ng | email= | address=Eden Avenue by The Bells Secondary school | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3567 | directions= | phone=+234 810-861-2524 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Free breakfast, free parking. }} * {{sleep | name=D'CZARS hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hope mission Close | lat=6.7332 | long=3.3221 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₦14,492 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Pool, free parking, free breakfast and air conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=King Solomon Hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=13110 Awela Rd,Toll gate | lat=6.9213 | long=3.4122 | directions= | phone=+234 803-414-7896 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₦6,353 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Free breakfast, free parking, air conditioning and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=O'Nice Hotel & Suites | alt= | url= | email= | address=7,Nice st,off idiroko Rd,Honda Bus stop | lat=6.7119 | long=3.3468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=12:00 | price=₦9,655 | lastedit=2021-06-21 | content=Pool, free breakfast, free parking, and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hamak Suites and Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=20/24 Mabayomije Salami Street, Divine Estate, Off Ijoko-Sango Road Ota Ogun State NG, Ntabo Rd, 112212, Ijoko | lat=6.7472 | long=3.2558 | directions= | phone=+234 912 919 8181 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-23 | content=African and continental cuisines. }} ==Connect== For most locations in Sango Ota, you would likely find coverage of the 2G/3G/4G mobile networks. Signal strength might diminish further away from the city center, and you might occasionally experience network outage for all or some of the mobile phone service providers in the remote areas of the city. Different networks tend to be more stable and reliable in different locations of the city at different times. MTN, 9Mobile, Airtel (Zain) and GLO are all available service providers. So if you are planning a visit to Sango Ota, like you would do for many other places in Nigeria, you should probably consider having multiple SIM cards, preferably for all the mobile service providers, since you can't tell which will be more stable and reliable at a time in your location during your visit. If you decide not to get all the stated SIMs, it would advisable to have at least an MTN Sim. MTN has a particularly wide coverage and is the least likely to have network problems. '''Airtel''' is another service provider which is fairly satisfactory for all you might need to connect to the world, including rates and network reliability. Of course, '''Glo''' (or Globacom) boasts of fast network speed for internet browsing activities, only that you might not be able to enjoy the privilege in some locations. And '''9Mobile''' (formerly Etisalat) usually performs well in internet browsing speed, but has locational limitations, plus data rate is fairly higher. ==Go next== *[[Abeokuta]] *[[Ifo]] *[[Idiroko]] *[[Ibafo]] *[[Itogbe]] *[[Sagamu]] *[[Ilaro]] {{IsPartOf|Ogun State}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|6.7119|3.2533}} iyufbrc407u5tvjwaecy7fn9kpywyhb 2 185931 4492105 4247264 2022-07-29T05:23:00Z RolandUnger 3 Blanked the page css text/css phoiac9h4m842xq45sp7s6u21eteeq1 0 186547 4491828 4375199 2022-07-28T14:10:08Z ChubbyWimbus 109402 /* Sites */ 　Names did not match locations for most sites, now corrected wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Sannai Maruyama site.jpg|unesco=yes}} The '''[https://jomon-japan.jp/en/ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan]''' are a group of [[world heritage sites]] composed of 17 sites in southern [[Hokkaido]] and northern [[Tohoku]]. ==Understand== The Jomon culture existed in this part of Japan from about 13000 BCE until 3000 BCE. A hunter-fisher-gatherer culture, it has left behind an archaeological heritage of remains of residential buildings, places of worship and burial including large stone circles as well as different objects of everyday use and art. ==Sites== {{mapframe}} ===[[Hokkaido]]=== ====[[Central Circuit]]==== * {{see | name=Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.886664 | long=141.716667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Takasago Burial Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.546664 | long=140.769722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Irie Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.542772 | long=140.775278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kitakogane Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.402217 | long=140.911667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} ====[[Southern Circuit]]==== * {{see | name=Ofune Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.957500 | long=140.925000 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kakinoshima Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.929167 | long=140.948328 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} ===[[Tohoku]]=== ====[[Aomori]]==== * {{see | name=Odai Yamamoto Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.065556 | long=140.552217 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Tagoyano Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.887772 | long=140.337772 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kamegaoka Burial Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.883889 | long=140.336664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Omori Katsuyama Stone Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.698889 | long=140.358331 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Sannai Maruyama Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.810278 | long=140.698889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Komakino Stone Circle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.737500 | long=140.727778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Futatsumori Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.748606 | long=141.229167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Korekawa Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.473608 | long=141.490828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} ====[[Akita]]==== * {{see | name=Isedotai Stone Circles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.203056 | long=140.346667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} * {{see | name=Oyu Stone Circles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.271389 | long=140.804442 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} ====[[Iwate]]==== * {{see | name=Goshono Site | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.198050 | long=141.305831 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-08-02 | content= }} ==See also== * [[Pre-modern Japan]] * [[Christian sites in Japan]] {{outlinetopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Historical travel|Japan}} ah9xigjqpgzrruhz6cqd8do46k7i9ax 0 187307 4491885 4472173 2022-07-28T16:43:14Z LPfi 79572 /* Prepare */ Fölläri update wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Turku riverside walk banner 2.jpg}} A '''walk along the Aurajoki river''' is a nice way to experience some aspects of [[Turku]]. The city grew up by the river and the riversides are popular for walking, biking or just enjoying nice weather. This itinerary describes the river banks from the river mouth to the Turku bypass and somewhat beyond, to the Vanhalinna hill castle in [[Lieto]]. It is easy to walk just a section of the itinerary. For going all the way a bike can be useful, unless you want to spend a whole day. ==Understand== [[File:Föli vesibussi.jpg|thumb|The waterbus approaching Martinsilta near the guest harbour]] <!-- too many images here, let's see which ones to move elsewhere or remove [[File:Aurajoki, Apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Quensel House and a water bus by the city hall]] [[File:Ravintolalaiva Aurajoella Turun illassa elokuussa 2016.jpg|thumb|View upstream towards restaurant ships and the Auransilta bridge by night]] --> [[File:Aurongossa paistattelijat Aurajoen rannalla.jpg|thumb|Locals enjoying the sunshine in spring]] [[File:Aurajoki, Halinen.jpg|thumb|Upstream]] The walk works as an alternative to taking the bus if you arrive in the harbour. In the middle the walk is a way to see locals enjoying this environment. The walk also passes by several attractions. A walk upstream can be a way to get some exercise, or to get a break from city life. The itinerary is assumed to be used in daytime. For safety, standard street sense should be enough also in the night, but venues other than restaurants and pubs close in the evening, you'd miss the sunshine, and you might not enjoy nightly views that long. There is nice illumination along the river, though, up to Tuomaansilta and a little beyond. The main paths have lights until Halinen, and streets and most roads also farther upstream. For seeing northern lights there is probably too much light pollution even after the Turku bypass (and they are not that common this south), but stars can be enjoyed along the darker sections. The itinerary starts at the right (north-western) bank near the river mouth and follows either riverside to the Halinen bridge. It then keeps to the northern side, leads through forest and by fields, mostly close to the river, crosses the river near the Turku bypass and leads the last leg by [[Hämeen Härkätie]] to the Vanhalinna hill, which was a hill fort in the Iron Age. The route is described as mostly following the right (north-west) bank of the river from the Port of Turku upstream. You can cross over at any bridge, if you find that side more interesting or want to visit some attraction there. Downstream the riverside streets are used as cycleways and pedestrian routes and most people are on their way somewhere. By the centre, the riversides are popular for enjoying nice weather, just sitting in good company or taking a beer at the restaurant boats or a coffee at outdoor tables of restaurants and cafés. Upstream people are on a walk with or without a dog, or on a jogging tour. You get out into the countryside. There are some nice picnic spots. Downstream you will be using the pavement, cycleways, or streets with restricted traffic. Upstream from the cathedral there are also wide paths of well-packed gravel, narrow footpaths (often muddy, never the only option), wide boardwalks, small country roads (often gravel, no pavement), and big roads with separate cycleway shared with pedestrians. These categories are quite uniform (although some gravel paths and gravel roads may have more potholes than others, and stay wet for longer after a rain); you seldom need to worry about a good path deteriorating. There are '''restaurants and cafés''' all the way until the cathedral. Upstream from there they get sparse along the river, except at the campus, where most have short hours. There are three cafés by the main route farther upstream. They are mostly closed off season and may also in season be open only a few hours, only some days of the week: Koroinen (Su 12:00–16:00 year round), Myllärintalo (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 in season) and Vanhalinna. There are barbecue sites across Vähäjoki from Koroinen and at the canoe quay below Halinen, both with view to rapids; you probably need your own firewood. For picnics, there are many nice locations: the riverside or parks downstream; glade-like spots, the grove, and the Vanhalinna hill upstream. The "Suomen Sydän" route from Åbo Akademi University upstream (crossing at the railway bridge), with '''posters''' about cultural history, and the Saint Henry pilgrimage route (Pyhän Henrikin tie) from the cathedral to Köyliönjärvi also follow the river. From Halinen to Komosten kummut there are two more routes, one about the flora, another about prehistory. At Vanhalinna there are a few loops of nature and culture trails. Posters of some of these routes may have text also in English. This itinerary makes no effort to cover the routes, but there is probably information pertaining to them to be found elsewhere. Names are used a bit sloppily here, e.g. the area by the Halinen rapids is called Halinen, although the name refers to a larger neighbourhood, Ravattula extends to both sides of the river, and Kurala is used for the village, not all the neighbourhood. The uses are hopefully consistent throughout the itinerary, or at least not too confusing. ===Distances=== {{mapframe|show=city,mainroute,leftbankroutes,getoutroutes,footpathroutes,see,listing,do,go,nearby}} The "main" route of this itinerary, along the right bank from the harbour via Koroinen, Halinen, Komosten kummut, Ristimäki and the forest to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen via Virnamäki, is '''21 km''' ('''13 mi'''). Add 3 km to get to the cathedral via the Student Village, 500 m more for the market square or the restaurant ships, and finally 3 km to get all the way back to the harbour, for a total of '''28 km'''. Perhaps suitable by bike. Most people would choose either downstream or upstream sections. By bike to Vanhalinna you might want to return via Vanha Hämeentie, optionally via the lake Littoistenjärvi. The route Turku Cathedral–Tuomaansilta–Koroinen–Halinen–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna and back by Kausela–Kohmo–Kurala–Turku Cathedral is {{nowrap|'''11 km + 10 km'''.}} If you go via Littoistenjärvi beach it becomes 11 km + 4.5 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''23.5 km'''.}} A significant part of the distance is gravel, so you won't keep racing speeds. The return route is on asphalt though. For a quick return, use the cycleways along Hämeentie, shifting sides a few times to avoid longer detours: 11 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''19 km'''.}} For a walk to Vanhalinna, you may want to start at the cathedral, cross over to the right bank at Tuomaansilta, and follow the main route as above to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen, then cross over and walk back to the cathedral by or through the Student Village, for a total of {{nowrap|'''11 km + 9 km'''.}} Taking the bus from Halinen, it becomes {{nowrap|'''11 km + 6 km'''.}} {{infobox|This side of the river, that side of the river|One unofficial division of Turku is ''täl pual jokke'' (at this side of the river) and ''tois pual jokke'' (at the other side of the river), referring to the parts of the city on different sides of Aura River in Turku dialect – regardless of where you happen to be. "This side" refers to the south-eastern side, with the cathedral and old town hall, whereas the "other side" refers to the market square side, with few inhabitants before the great fire and the new city plan.}} '''Downstream''' it is easy to choose any section. Terminal–Turku Castle–Forum Marinum–guest harbour–archipelago ferries–Teatterisilta–Auransita–Tuomiokirkonsilta (the bridge by the cathedral) are '''each roughly {{nowrap|500 m}}''' ('''0.3 mi'''), as is the distance from the right bank to the cathedral and back. '''Routes without steep slopes''': * Port of Turku to Kauppatori (read: the commercial centre): {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Port of Turku to Turku Cathedral: {{nowrap|'''4 km'''}} (2.5 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–Vähäjoki, on to bus stop: 1.8 km + 0.4–0.7 km = {{nowrap|'''2.2 km'''}} (1.4 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–railway bridge underpass–board walk–Turku Cathedral: 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''2.5 km'''}} (1.6 mi) * Turku Cathedral–left bank–Halinen, Halinen–Koroinen–Halinen: 2.75 km + 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''5 km'''}} (3.1 mi) '''Other routes''' include: * Turku Cathedral to Koroinen (cross at any of the three bridges) and back: 2×2 km–2×2.5 km = {{nowrap|'''4.5 km'''}} (2.8 mi) * Turku Cathedral to Halinen via Tuomaansilta and Koroinen, back along the left bank, optionally through the Student Village: 3.2 + 2.75 km = {{nowrap|'''6 km'''}} (3.7 mi). Bus option at Halinen: {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Turku Cathedral–Koroinen–Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''5.5 km'''}} (3.4 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''2 km'''}} (1.2 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''9 km'''}} (5.6 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–Littoistenjärvi beach–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''12.5 km'''}} (7.8 mi) ==Prepare== [[File:Aurajoki frozen.jpg|thumb|Aurajoki covered in ice and snow, at the farm of Koroinen]] For the legs downstream from Halinen, i.e. by the Student Village, by the centre and downstream, there is no need for preparation or any special equipment. Good walking shoes rather than high heels are useful if you want to walk a longer stretch, but in summer that's all. In cool weather, have clothing for swift walking (if applicable) and for pauses, such as an extra sweater. From Halinen upstream, parts of the route may be muddy in wet times. Going upstream from Halinen you may also want to pack a picnic and something to sit on (there are few benches on those legs). Some drinking water may be nice to have regardless. '''[[Cold weather|In winter]]''' good footwear is necessary, as is appropriate overall clothing. Snow is not necessary cleaned but where the route follows streets and roads. Elsewhere there are probably paths through the snow made by walkers, but any stairs and some slopes may be very slippery and upstream from Halinen you might encounter pristine snow. In good winters you might be able to [[Cross country skiing|ski]] along the river most of the way (mind [[ice safety]]), and in decent ones there may be skiing tracks upstream from the railway bridge. However, this itinerary does not cover skiing the route. The itinerary suits also '''bikers''', although you might want to slow down or unmount at some sections, to better enjoy the surroundings and not to disturb pedestrians. The section with boardwalks is for pedestrians only, but you can avoid it or lead your bike. Upstream from Halinen the route can be a little rough at places, but ordinary bikes suffice. Don't choose any of the narrow footpaths even if you have a terrain bike, as you don't want to leave deep tracks. If you want to take bikes and don't have any, you can rent a bike commercially or from the tourist information, or use the [[Turku#Bike sharing|Föli bike sharing]] bikes. The Föli bikes cost €2 for a one-time hire or €6/month, regardless with an extra fee for hires of more than an hour. A one-time hire for 5 hr thus costs €7, one day €14. With the one-month subscription, this one hire is €2 cheaper, or you could avoid any fees by returning and reborrowing the bike hourly, which should be feasible downstream, not necessarily upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad (2) september 2021.jpg|thumb|The boardwalk, with a view to the river]] With a '''wheelchair''' or '''pram''' there are likewise some legs you probably want to avoid. Most of the route upstream from the railway bridge (and part of the boardwalk leg) is well-packed gravel, easy enough with a pram, but possibly somewhat arduous by wheelchair. A few slopes are quite steep. If you avoid the stairs, keep away from the footpaths and have somebody who can push you up the slopes, there should be no major problems (but the Vanhalinna hill is not accessible). There are steep slopes at a few places, the worst of which are up to the railway bridge at the right bank (steep, tending to develop a step), at the Vähäjoki bridge at Koroinen (ca 20%?), at the suspension bridge upstream from the Turku bypass (long, ca 10%?), all these gravel, and perhaps at Föri (short but quite steep). Other slopes may be arduous, but these might not be doable pushing a wheelchair. Some routes should be avoided. The first right bank riverside leg after Tuomiokirkonsilta ends with stairs. Access to the riverside walk from Tuomaansilta is by stairs only, except on the downstream side on the left bank (a slight detour to avoid the stairs). For the steep slopes, don't count on managing them without checking. The bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta require slight detours. There are gentle slopes for the Halinen bridges. Kuralan ponttoonisilta might<!-- FIXME --> have steep slopes for the canoe underpass. Teatterisilta, Auransilta, Tuomiokirkonsilta and the bridges at Halinen are unproblematic. From the harbour to the cathedral the route is nearly level (except an incline at the left bank just before Tuomiokirkonsilta). By the cathedral and from there to Tuomaansilta there are a few one- or two-block sections of sett (Belgian blocks), which may be a little rough. The best route, with only a few gentle inclines, is to follow Piispankatu, turn left at Arken, and continue by the left bank riverside. From the railway bridge onwards the path is well-packed gravel. You can cross over at Halinen by either bridge and get to the Koroinen farm from there (the facilities at the café are non-accessible, but somebody could fetch your serving). The Koroinen peninsula itself has some smooth inclines (but a quite steep slope down to the bridge). Return to Halinen or cross the fields to Saint Mary's church to take the bus back. Upstream from Halinen there are some moderate inclines and declines, which are hard to avoid, some of them quite long (not extensively checked for this itinerary). To experience the boardwalk on the right bank opposite the cathedral with a wheelchair, you should take a detour by the streets, as the first stretch ends in stairs; go down to the river one block farther, where there is a gentle slope down to the riverside. The route is then on boardwalks and well-packed gravel. Getting to Koroinen from this side involves the slopes of the Vähäjoki bridge. The bridge and part of the peninsula can be seen from the route, and you can continue to a bus stop without crossing. ==Get in== [[File:Turku Harbour railway station.jpg|thumb|Turun satama railway station with the castle in the background]] The itinerary starts in Port of Turku. The {{marker|type=go |name=Turku harbour railway station |lat=60.43472|long=22.22324}} and the adjacent coach station are about 200 m from the passenger terminals, and Turku Castle 300 m farther. From the centre you get there by bus line 1 (stops at and after the castle, and at the terminals). The bus goes along Linnankatu, with just one block between the street and the river, allowing your starting or ending your walk anywhere downstream. Bus lines 55 and 56 go downstream by Itäinen rantakatu, along the left bank. Lines 14, 15 and 30 join at Martinsilta. The last chance to cross the river downstream is at the ferry ''{{marker|type=go |name=Föri |lat=60.4411|long=22.2479}}'', just upstream from the guest harbour. Many buses pass close to the cathedral (by Uudenmaankatu or Hämeenkatu). Upstream from the centre bus service close to the river is more sparse. The stop numbers given here are for returning towards the centre, the names work both ways. * Line 220 turns to Tuomaansilta at Lonttinen. Get off at the {{marker|type=go |name=Ketarantie stop |lat=60.4584|long=22.2736}} (stop 1604) before the turn or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Assistentinkatu stop |lat=60.4596 | long=22.2814}} (stop 1606) after the bridge, or later; final stop at Caribia. From the stop after the bridge, either walk back 200 m to pass under the bridge, or cross the street and the yard at the other side. If you want to avoid stairs by the bridge, use the cycleway junction before the bridge and the slope down towards the underpass. To avoid stairs on the shortcut, turn right when you reach the yard and pass behind the houses. * Lines 50, 51, 53 and 54 go through most of the Student Village, with final stop at {{marker|type=go |name=Caribia Spa Hotel |lat=60.4602 | long=22.2888}} (stop 1643). * Lines 14 and 15 go through Raunistula and can be used for getting to Koroinen. The {{marker|type=go |name=Siirintie stop |lat=60.4684|long=22.2827}} (stop 270) is 500 m from the Vähäjoki bridge: turn back, pass under the railway and turn right for the outdoor gym. From the {{marker|type=go |name=Jokipelto stop |lat=60.4726 | long=22.2869}} (stop 268) just follow the road across the fields (700 m). * Lines 55, 55A and 56 go to Halinen, get off after the bridge at the {{marker|type=go |name=Halistensilta stop |lat=60.4664 | long=22.3047}} (stop 1411). * Lines 2 and 2A–C go to Kohmo, and can be used for Kuralan kylämäki, 500 m from the pontoon bridge. Get off at {{marker |type=go |name=Kylämäki stop |lat=60.4616|long=22.3335}} (stop 1658). 2B and 2C continue to Littoinen, the {{marker|type=go |name=Akankatu stop|lat=60.4591|long=22.3719}} (6372) is between Järvelä and Littoistenjärvi, the next stop is just after the beach. * Line 6 drives by Hämeentie towards {{marker|type=nearby |name=Lieto |lat=60.5055|long=22.4545}}, get off at the {{marker |type=go |name=Jaanintie stop |lat=60.4635|long=22.3317}} (stop 1642) for Kuralan kylämäki or the pontoon bridge, or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Tammi stop |lat=60.4749|long=22.3658}} (stop 5004) after the Turku bypass for the road to Vanhalinna and the route to the suspension bridge. For the next buses at a stop, use <nowiki>"https://omatpysakit.foli.fi/?stops="</nowiki> followed by the stop number (given above and at the stop sign) as URL. Add "&pagerows=" followed by a number to get more entries. This does not give buses in the opposite direction (the page mentions the destination, but as it isn't the centre, you might not recognise or easily find it). ==Walk== ===From Port of Turku to Teatterisilta=== Start by going to the park by {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q136893|Turku Castle]] |lat=60.4353|long=22.2282}}. You could pay a visit to the castle, which hosts the historic museum and a restaurant (entrance in both ends). After the castle you cross the railroad with due care and return to the river by {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3917218|Forum Marinum]] |lat=60.4365|long=22.2353}}. At the quay there are several museum ships and boats. The cruiseferry ''Bore'', last steamship and first roll-on ship on the Stockholm route, houses a hostel and a restaurant. The yard of the museum has some more maritime items on display. Museum and restaurant also at the museum. [[File:Aurajoki kesällä.jpg|thumb|Bore and Suomen Joutsen by forum Marinum; cranes of the former repair yard; Turku Cathedral as backdrop]] On the left bank the former repair yard has been replaced by new blocks of flats. An old crane has been left as a landmark. Continue by the river. By the square Varvintori there is a restaurant and the concert hall of the conservatory. The square itself is also an event venue. The very long building by Linnankatu is a former {{marker |type=see |name=rope factory|lat=60.4392|long=22.2407}} – they needed to have a building as long as the ropes they made. Next is the {{marker |name=guest harbour|lat=60.4401|long=22.2449}}. Restaurant. Just upstream from the guest harbour is the ferry ''Föri'' (pedestrians and cyclists only), built in 1903 century. Upstream from Föri is a restaurant ship and ships doing archipelago cruises. By s/s Ukkopekka is the "balance room", now a restaurant. In good winters they have a small ice skating field on the river, with music (and the city prepares a skating route upstream to the cathedral). Walking and skiing on the river is popular also when the ice is a little less strong. On the left bank are moorings for visiting boats that don't fit at the right bank, and some moorings rented on a yearly basis for big boats. Near the bridge is the quay for the water buses ("line 180") to the islands Pikisaari and Ruissalo. The neighbourhood on the left bank is Martti, with the [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|Modernist]] Martin's Church. You'll pass the two bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta. Myllysilta was built in 1975, but some error was made (the long low design is not easy), and the bridge had to be replaced with the new one of 2011. There are moorings for the locals on the left bank, and farther up at some more places. Above the street along the shore you can see the park Urheilupuisto, with the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11898812|Paavo Nurmi Stadion]] |lat=60.4430|long=22.2601}} and the {{marker |type=see |name=Samppalinna wind mill |lat=60.4438|long=22.2596}}. By the street are the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3019261|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum]] |lat=60.4449|long=22.2602}} (with art by the Turku-born namesake, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art) and, close to the pedestrian/cyclist bridge Teatterisilta, the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3739478|City Theatre]] |lat=60.4459|long=22.2639}} and behind it the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] |lat=60.4445|long=22.2645}}, with nice panoramas showing the main biotopes of Finland (with focus on birds and mammals). Across the small street there is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q18661857|Samppalinna swimming stadium]] |lat=60.4458|long=22.2655}}, with picnic space. The row of parks will continue to the cathedral. ===From Teatterisilta to Turku Cathedral=== [[File:Läntinen rantakatu ja Pikku-Pukki.JPG|thumb|Riverside downstream from Auransilta]] When past Teatterisilta (leading to the city theatre) you are in the centre proper. If the weather is nice, there will be a lot of people strolling in the street and sitting at the quay, and kiosks selling ice cream and coffee. This is also the site of the Herring Market and some similar events. The {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4356801|Qwensel House]] |lat=60.4485|long=22.2678}} has a pharmacy museum and a nice museum café in the yard. Aurakatu at the bridge Aurasilta leads to {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4411397|Kauppatori]] |lat=60.45158 | long=22.26695}} (the market square), which used to be the heart of the commercial district. In 2021 there are still construction works going on, because of the parking being built below the square. The nearby old {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q10726161|market hall]] |lat=60.44972 | long=22.26607}} is a sight, and the place to shop delicacies. From Aurasilta to the next bridge (by the cathedral) are some of the best restaurants in Turku (about half of the splurge ones). On the left bank is the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus et Ars Nova]] |lat=60.4498|long=22.2737}}, with excavations of medieval Turku, contemporary art and a nice café. At the other side of the park is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q1979979|Handicraft museum]] |lat=60.4470 | long=22.2764}}, a living history museum in a neighbourhood that survived the fire of 1827. The {{marker |type=see |name=former observatory |lat=60.4487|long=22.2767}} can be seen at the top of the Vartiovuori hill. When the park was founded, the city dwellers carried soil, covering the outcrop hill to enable planting the park vegetation. At Tuomiokirkkosilta, by the cathedral, you need to take the detour to the traffic lights to get onwards. If you have Föli bikes, the station by the cathedral and the one by Arken in the ÅA campus are the last chance to renew the hire or return the bike. ===From Turku Cathedral to the railway bridge=== [[File:Autumn in Turku.jpg|thumb|Autumn by Åbo Akademi University]] On the '''left bank''' are {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q1187606|Turku Cathedral]] |lat=60.4524|long=22.2778}} and the campuses of Åbo Akademi University (ÅA; Swedophone, closer to the river) and University of Turku (TY, Finnophone, a bit farther up, mostly on the hill). If you don't have a bike or wheelchair (there are steep slopes at the end) you could cross Tuomiokirkonpuistikko and walk by the quay, but you might prefer the street, Piispankatu. Along Piispankatu there are a number of bourgeois homes, donated to ÅA when founded (some now sharing a public rose garden), newer buildings of ÅA, the {{marker |type=see |name=Arch Bishop Residence |lat=60.4555|long=22.2795}} and some residential buildings, mostly old wooden ones (mostly owned by their inhabitants, a few are student housing), but also some blocks of flats. The Piispankatu association, founded by the residents, was instrumental in saving the old houses. There are some fine examples of Wooden Empire (including the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4165181|Ett hem]] |lat=60.4538|long=22.2788}}) and some of 1960's modernist architecture (including the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4306382|Sibelius Museum]] |lat=60.4537|long=22.2777}}, the ÅA main library with {{marker |type=see |name=Boktornet |wikidata=Q4086346 |lat=60.4532|long=22.2794}} and some other buildings of ÅA). Where Piispankatu forks, turn left at the next crossroads for getting back to the river – or have your lunch or some pastry at Fabbes at the corner. If you turn left, you can instead have your lunch or coffee at the student café Arken (cross the yard to your right; you'll fit in also as non-student, and the lunch price is a bargain even for outsiders; tell that you are not staff when paying). If you chose the left bank, you can cross back by the bridge Tuomaansilta or by the railway bridge, or continue by the Student Village. To continue past Tuomaansilta, choose the walk by the river, below the bridge. If you intend to cross over here, you can walk Piispankatu to its end and continue to the bridge from there. There is one more former factory after Tuomaansilta (you can choose to cross its yard if coming by line 220). Tuomaansilta and the highway to Helsinki, which runs along it, were a perpetual project, first planned in the 1960s, several times put back into the cupboards because of massive protest – people did not like the idea of a motorway leading into the city centre – and popping up in a new incarnation. When it finally was realised in the 1990s, great effort was put into making it attractive. On the '''right bank''', pass through the small Lönnrotinpuistikko park. The quay ends in a wide gravel path close to the river. The first leg ends with stairs, so those with bike, pram or wheelchair might want to use the closest roads instead and get to the riverside walk one block upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad september 2021.jpg|thumb|The walkway]] Across the river you see some of the older buildings of Åbo Akademi, including the palace-like former {{marker |type=see |name=Humanisticum |lat=60.4547|long=22.2781}} and the renovated iron manufactory, now {{marker |type=see |name=Arken | |lat=60.4568|long=22.2793}}. The big oak {{marker |type=see |name=Kalmen |lat=60.4539|long=22.2769}} at the Sibelius Museum, a popular spot among ÅA students for picnics and summer studies, is a remain from the botanic garden of the Royal Academy, predecessor of University of Helsinki, founded in 1760 by Pehr Kalm, one of Carl von Linné's students, who was professor at the academy. After the stairs the riverside walk is still pedestrians only, but you get down to it by a gentle slope. Bikers need to unmount to stay legal, or continue by the roads through Lonttinen, with early 1900s wooden buildings to the left. The walkway by the river is a boardwalk, alternating with gravel. There are benches and discreet gates down to the shore. You walk under the canopy of the riverside trees. Ducks rest at the shore. The walkway passes under Tuomaansilta (with the road to Helsinki). There are stairs up to the bridge and the boardwalk continues. Above the bank is {{marker |type=see |name=Lonttinen |lat=60.4598|long=22.2755 |wikidata=Q56402060}}, with quite nice mostly 1990s blocks of flats facing the river. Across the river is a white {{marker |type=see |name=former factory |lat=60.4597|long=22.2794}}. The riverside walkway ends at the slope down from Lonttistentie and bikers can rejoin, just before your passing under the railway bridge. ===The railway bridge to Halinen=== After the railway bridge the '''right-bank''' route leaves the riverside and you get glimpses of {{marker |type=see |name=Raunistula |lat=60.4633 | long=22.2751}}, a wooden neighbourhood on a hill, built by workers who got cheaper ground for their houses outside the city border. The neighbourhood was incorporated into the city in 1944, and is now mostly gentrified. By the road leading to Raunistula is an overnighting facility for homeless people, one compartment for the drunk, one for the sober. The gravel path leads above the bank, with fields and the railway to Tampere on your left and the riverside bushes and trees on your right. A "Suomen Sydän" poster tells about the {{marker |type=see |name=Barker textile factory |lat=60.4649 | long=22.2815}}, a major employer back then, with 1,000–2,000 workers in the 1920s. The factory is the large older tile building a bit farther. The Student Village is on the left bank, stretching from the railway to the Halinen bridge, with fields separating it from the river. When university attendance exploded in the 1960s, the student unions founded a foundation to solve the housing problem, resulting in this neighbourhood. Nowadays the foundation has student housing also elsewhere. The walk by the '''left bank''' is a mostly level wide gravel path above the river bank. Bushes and trees on the steep slope separate it from the river, which can be seen at the gaps. To the right are mostly fields, separating it from the Student Village. There is a gentle incline from the passage under the railway bridge, and a slope up to the bridge itself. If you'll cross at the railway bridge, mind that the slope down at the far end is steep. There is a Suomen Sydän poster telling about Raunistula and the local granite used for the bridge. The first few (new) buildings facing the river are not for students, but have private "hard money" flats. One of the new student housing buildings is the round tower block {{marker |type=see |name=Ikituuri|lat=60.46064|long=22.28588}}. Some of the fields have been made into parks, some are impediment, some have allotment gardens for students and other city-dwellers. There is also a haven, where dogs can play without leash.<!-- See below for a route through the Student village. --> On the '''right bank''', after an {{marker |type=see |name=outdoor gym| lat=60.4672|long=22.2861}} (for joggers, free for anybody to use), there is a crossing. To the left there is a path to an unofficial railway crossing (forget about it), forward you get to buses, and to the right a gravel path leads down to a bridge across Vähäjoki ("lesser river"). A hundred metres before the gym there is a path down to the rapids by the Vähäjoki mouth, where there is a campfire/barbecue site with benches (probably no firewood). As of March 2022 the site is new and the finish not yet done. [[File:Korois gård 2021 vålmar.jpg|thumb|The Koroinen farm]] The peninsula between Vähäjoki and Aurajoki is {{marker |name=Koroinen |lat=60.4664|long=22.2882}}, where the bishop seat was from 1229 (year not certain) until 1300, when the current cathedral was inaugurated. The passage to the former bishop's castle is after the uphill slope of the gravel path (taking the short cut directly up the slope spoils part of the experience). A white cross reminds of the history, together with a poster and remaining foundations. This is a popular excursion destination. Outdoor services are held here once or twice yearly. If you want to return, continue forward at the outdoor gym, to get to an underpass to your left. Coming up on the other side of the railway you'll see bus stops. Cross the road for the left-side one to get to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). If you skip the underpass and continue 500 m by the railroad along what now is an asphalt road, you reach Vanha Tampereentie and the Jokipelto stop. Cross the road for a bus to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). To the right along the road, across Vähäjoki, are Koroistentie, which leads back to Koroinen (to the farm), and the medieval Saint Mary's church. Continuing from the peninsula, the adjacent {{marker |type=see |name=Koroinen farm |lat=60.4665|long=22.2910}} buildings are rented to a student community. There is a nice café with mostly vegetarian stuff, a shop with related products, including some historic items, a bike workshop and similar activities. Trees felled in Turku's parks are now taken here to be used for craft and art. The gravel path leads across more fields, here with growing crop. There are some spots where you can see three medieval churches simultaneously (unique in Finland): {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q7594443|Saint Mary's church]] |lat=60.4734|long=22.2933}} across the fields, {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q838441|Saint Catherine's Church]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.2936}} (formerly the parish church of [[Kaarina]]) behind the Student Village, and Turku Cathedral downstream. The next Suomen Sydän poster tells about Kupittaan Savi, a ceramics factory fetching its clay from this side of the river, by a private railway leading across. It also says some words on wildlife, including on the reasonably diverse fish, and displays a European hare and swan mussels. [[File:Halistenkoski 1.jpg|thumb|Halistenkoski, the pedestrian bridge and the weir]] You then arrive in Halinen, with student and regular housing across the fields, bridges over the river, the Halinen rapids, a weir with fish ladders, canoe rental, canoe portaging facilities, and fishing. By the end of the pedestrian/cyclist bridge is {{marker |name=Myllärintalo |lat=60.4655|long=22.3058}}, with a café (perhaps outdoors only in pandemic times), canoe hiring, fishing info and probably also fishing permits (ask for advice: the area, species, sizes etc. are regulated). There is an exhibition upstairs. On the other side of the river is the former water intake and water treatment plant of Turku. The rapids had several mills in the days of yore. ===From Halinen to Kuralan ponttoonisilta=== From the rapids, you follow an asphalt road at the right bank a few hundred metres. When it turns, you take the gravel road through an old farm yard (the right hand one, not the one with an entry forbidden sign). There may be horses in the field. This is in fact a {{marker |type=see |name=village |lat=60.46529|long=22.31105}} with three former farms. Posters tell about some of the historic buildings, including 19th-century granaries. The road becomes a pedestrians/cyclists only wide gravel path and leads left up the hill and into the woods. After the highest point turn right. Straight ahead would be a route through the forest across Virnamäki, which is the suggested return path (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). Just after the turn there is a poster about Iron Age traces, in the form of small hollows in stones, used for offerings (probably mostly seed). The area has been populated since long time, and such traces of former population can be found anywhere where modern agriculture hasn't destroyed them. A hundred metres farther, after the slope, there is a narrow footpath to your right leading by a pasture and along the river, with some more posters about the flora of traditional pastures and of the riverside. The paths join by the grove farther ahead. [[File:Aurajokea yläjuoksun suuntaan Halisten kalmiston kohdalta.jpg|thumb|Upstream view from the grove]] The gravel path continues to a small hill with a fir grove, {{marker |name=Komosten kummut |lat=60.4640|long=22.3208}}. This is a popular picnic spot. Traces from old times have been found, but it has not been thoroughly excavated and whether there are graves here or something else is not known. After the grove, you can choose to return by the gravel path leading away from the river or continue by the river. To return, turn left and then left again by a muddy path over a narrow field to return through the forest of Virnamäki, or continue past that path and turn when hitting a road to return by proper roads. See [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]] below. As you continue, the footpath and gravel path join and you get out of the wood. Some distance forward, a new footpath forks away towards the river. Follow it if you have good footwear. It is as narrow, rough and muddy at places as the other suggested footpaths, but it has an ambience of its own. If you have a bike or pram, you'd want to continue by the gravel path past the lone bench, along the edge of the wood and away from the river. When another gravel path leads to the right, back to the river, turn to there. At another Suomen Sydän poster the riverside footpath joins. The poster tells about Ristimäki across the river, with rich Iron Age findings, not to be confused with its namesake forward along the route. The path leads by large fields, and soon you again have a chance to cross the river. Here was a manually operated ferry ("Kampiföri") for some years, but it got into disrepair all too often and now there is a pontoon bridge, with an opening high enough for canoeists (which makes it quite steep for those crossing). If you cross, you will get to Hämeentie and, on the other side of it (use the underpass on your left unless you want to return), the living history museum of {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.3346}}. For getting back to the centre, there is a stop on Hämeentie, 250 m to the right (stop 1642, "Jaanintie"). From the museum the one at Jaanintie (stop 1658, "Kylämäki") is closer. ===From Kuralan ponttoonisilta to Vanhalinna=== [[File:Skogsväg vid Kieterinmäki 2021.jpg|thumb|Through the forest]] From the bridge, a narrow possibly muddy footpath leads straight to the next bridge, for the Turku bypass. This can be used one way to avoid returning by the same route, but it is less varying and not much shorter than the alternatives. The gravel path turns straight away from the river. At the crossroads at the forest edge, turn to the right to continue, left to return to Halinen (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). This is a gravel road (Vanha Ravattulantie) with the odd car. Straight ahead is a skiing route in winter. <!-- too many images? otherwise perhaps [[File:Ristimäki1.jpg|thumb|Ristimäki church. The contours are marked with stones.]] --> Turning right you are in Ravattula, in [[Kaarina]]. In the fields there are a few wooded hills. Turn right at the barn and cross the field by a gravel road to get to {{marker |name=Ristimäki |lat=60.4704|long=22.3428}}, where remains of the oldest known church in Finland were found in 2013: a wooden one built in the late 1100s and used into the 1200s, when the diocese got more organised. As of 2021 the contour of the little church has been marked with stones and there is a poster, a post box with a guest book and folders, and a picnic table. ''Ristimäki'' means "cross hill", a hint about the former church site. Get back to the barn to continue. At the next crossroads, with the yard of a farm straight forward, turn left for a nice detour through the forests, or right for a shortcut via the Turku bypass/Hämeen valtatie crossroads. Turning right, the road will turn left and pass by the farm buildings. Turn right again and get down to the bridge of the Turku bypass. Cross and turn left in the crossing with Hämeen valtatie (the route may be signposted for Lieto, but as of March 2022 roadworks are still ongoing and the signage is for a non-existing cycleway on the near side of Hämeen valtatie, use the one on the far side instead). Get up the hill along the highway and through an underpass to the Vanhalinna museum road, part of [[Hämeen Härkätie]]. For the forest, turn left, then right, to get to a bridge over the Turku bypass. On the other side, turn right, follow the edge of the forest and turn left into it. Nice forest walk. After a warning sign ("Varo hevosia") you cross a harness racing training loop (look out, they are fast) by a field, and again later. When you have crossed the loop twice you can see the Vanhalinna hill outcrop across the fields. You now have a 500 m downhill stretch along a gravel road down to the river. [[File:Aurajoki, Vanhalinna.jpg|thumb|View upstream from the suspension bridge, with the Vanhalinna hill outcrop in the centre]] The wooden pedestrian suspension bridge is a sight in itself. Downstream you have the Turku bypass, upstream you can see the Vanhalinna hill. You have to continue a bit forward to get to the museum road leading to the left towards the hill fort. To get to Turku, use the tunnel under Hämeen valtatie. If you chose the shortcut, you'll come from there. You pass the border from Kaarina to Lieto and a nature and culture trail begins, first following the road. You reach fields again and get to see Vanhalinna for the third time. A fork of the trail leads by the forest edge to the river and continues along it to Vanhalinna. You pass by ''Kuninkaanlähde'', a well where it is said the King once stopped to drink. When you reach the {{marker |name=[[Turku countryside#Q435492|Vanhalinna]] |lat=60.4865|long=22.3788}} hill you can choose to just climb it (use the trail) and have your picnic, or to also visit the museum if it is open. By the hill there is the Vanhalinna mansion, owned by the University of Turku. In summer there are amateur theatre performances. The nature and culture trails lead in a few directions, mostly forming loops of 2–2.5 km. [[File:Liedon Vanhalinnan päärakennus luoteesta.jpg|thumb|the Vanhalinna mansion]] Have your picnic at the hilltop, enjoy the rural landscapes, and imagine the view a thousand year ago, when this could be a refuge if pirates arrived from the sea. The fields were smaller, the dwellings and other buildings were different, there were no roads, but much of the landscape was similar. ===Back from Vanhalinna=== Turning back, you follow the museum road back to Hämeen valtatie. You could start by the footpath by the foot of the Vanhalinna hill, continuing along the river and rejoining at the end of the fields. At Hämeen valtatie you can turn back to the suspension bridge and return through the forest the way you probably came, take the bus to Turku (line 6 runs every half an hour or so, there is an electronic display showing the next bus; stop 5004), or use the underpass for the Turku bypass crossroads. During the roadworks 2021–2022, the route through the crossroads has been shifting and the signage may not be up to date. It shouldn't be too hard to get through, though. ====East of the river==== Also walkers may want to end their journey at the Littoinen beach, otherwise the routes east of the river from here mostly suit bikers as they are quite long, and far from the river. If you are walking and want to return through or by the Student Village, the nicest option is probably to return to Halinen by the right hand (western) bank and cross over there. Bikers who just want to get home after Vanhalinna might want to cycle straight by Hämeen valtatie (which transforms into Hämeentie at the city border, to the street Hämeenkatu after the railway). There are mostly cycleways on both sides, but they disappear or take detours at places, so change sides as needed. The regional biking route 9 from Lieto to Turku is well signposted and might be the fastest option. The first signposts towards Turku may be to Auranlaaakso. If you follow the bypass to the left (east; before or after the crossing), you come to a bridge over the bypass. From there the road leads southward by the residential areas of Auranlaakso and Kausela (mostly single-family houses from the last 50 years). Continuing along Littoistenjärventie, you reach the {{marker |type=nearby |name=Järvelä| lat=60.4621 | long=22.3785}} bird wetland and then the lake {{marker |type=nearby |name=[[Kaarina#Q18660592|Littoistenjärvi]] |lat=60.4586|long=22.3765}}, with a dance pavilion (dances Thursdays in summer) and a beach (shallow, i.e. warm and child friendly, but prone to problems with algal bloom and similar). Lines 2B and 2C take you from Littoinen to Turku (stop 6374 or 6372). You could also continue via Kohmo to '''Kurala''' (most bikers should). If you want to skip Järvelä and Littoinen, turn right from Littoistenjärventie to Auranlaakson koulutie, continue through the T-crossing (the cycleway continues) and turn right at Kohmontie through Kohmo and through the underpass under Jaanintie near Kurala. From Kurala, bikers might want to go for Kuralantie, starting in front of the main entrance and transforming into Vanha Hämeentie, the pre-automobiles highway from [[Tavastia Proper|Tavastia]], and cycle through Nummi. The cycleway is narrow, look out at crossroads. Like Raunistula this is a former worker's neighbourhood with wooden houses, now incorporated into Turku (Nummi used to belong to [[Kaarina]]) and partly gentrified. The pontoon bridge is 500 m from Kuralan kylämäki. If you cross over, see below. ====To Ravattula west of the river==== If you turn right (west) in/after the Hämeen valtatie/Turku bypass crossroads you get to the bypass bridge over the river. You can take the footpath down to the river immediately after having crossed it. When you reach trees lining the riverside, take a look back, for the last view of the Vanhalinna hill. The footpath leads between fields and the river. On the left bank you see summer cottages or homes posing as such. After a long walk (1.3 km), you reach the pontoon bridge. You could also follow the Turku bypass a little farther up the hill and turn left to Vanha Ravattulantie for the route by Ristimäki, joining those that chose the forest route. If you go back through the forest and cross the bridge over the Turku bypass, continue straight, turn left and then right, to get to the barn by Ristimäki. Continue along the road (Vanha Ravattulantie) across the field and along the forest edge to the crossroads above the pontoon bridge. Turn to the bridge or continue forward. At the pontoon bridge you can cross the river for '''Kuralan kylämäki''' and bus stops, follow the riverside until the pine grove (along the route described in the opposite direction above), or cross the fields up to Vanha Ravattulantie and turn left to follow it along the forest edge. If you chose the riverside, you can join the route described below by turning right at the other end of the fields or at the grove. ====Ravattula to Halinen==== <!-- Replace with an image of the houses along Ravattulanpolku --> [[File:Haliskylä student dormitories in Halinen.jpg|thumb|Student housing from the 1980s in Halinen]] The road by the forest edge after Ristimäki (Vanha Ravattulantie) leads by the forest edge above the pontoon bridge and continues through the forest. There are some homes, some of them former farms. You get out to the forest edge again, and there is a gravel path down to the river, forking for the pine grove and the pontoon bridge (those with prams passed the fork after visiting the grove). Soon after, there is another gravel path to the left, leading more or less forward. For Virnamäki, take it. The path passes by some backyards and turns left (with a path continuing forward to the three-farm village and another to the right, to the road). When the view opens to the fields above the grove, there is a muddy path to the right. Where it leads into the wood you might see a poster for "Virnamäen muinainen kalmisto", the Iron Age findings in the {{marker|name=Virnamäki |lat=60.4655|long=22.3172}} wood you'll pass through. Little can be seen by untrained eyes, but there is plenty for the archaeologists, including burial mounds. The path is drier in the wood, but still rough for bikers, although plenty of them do not mind. You will end up at the junction by the stones with offering hollows and continue through the three-farm village. If you really do not like the look of the path, you can instead continue to the grove and turn right along the river, the route you probably followed upstream, or get back to the road. Skipping the Virnamäki section, Ravattulanpolku has transformed into Komostenkatu, then transforms into Frantsinkatu. At the latter name change you should turn left to Kalloistenkatu, to get to the Halinen rapids. If you miss the junction, Frantsinkatu turns right (you'll end up by the supermarket), but Kuohukuja forks off to the left, leads by the Haliskylä student housing, transforms into the minor Pyörrepolku, and leads as cycleway by the road to the rapids. This route leads on asphalt through residential areas. The routes through the forest and along the river are probably more pleasant for most pedestrians, but bikers might prefer the roads. When you reach the Halinen rapids, you can take the bus or walk back, perhaps along the left bank, by or through the student village. ====Through the Student Village==== [[File:Turku Student Village, a yard in western part.jpg|thumb|A yard in the student village]] From Halinen downstream, there is a wide gravel path by the river, between the vegetation on the slope and the fields by the Student Village. Here are joggers and walkers, with or without dog, and some bikers. After a bend of the river there is a haven, where dogs can play without being on a leash. After the haven, there is a small park of sorts, with many oaks. By the end of the park there is a fork. Continue along the river or take the left path. The left path continues as the street Inspehtorinkatu, after having passed a playground. To avoid the street you can turn right just after the playground, pass the end of one house and the side of another and turn left for a walkway (bikes allowed) between the student housing blocks (you could pass through their yards, but you'd soon feel like being in a labyrinth). You might have mixed feelings (or a surrealistic one) about the buildings and yards, uniform in general appearance but none like the next one, with unpainted rough concrete and coloured wooden doors and panels. When the walkway reaches a parking, the architecture changes as you enter the newer Nummenranta. One block farther you reach a street, Pispalantie. To get to the railway bridge, continue along the walkway, which starts gently turning to the right. To the left, facing the Helsinki highway, is student housing. To the right, facing the river and with parking, there is private housing. After these the path ends in a T-junction. Turn left for the bridge or a slope down to the riverside gravel path, right for a gentle slope down to the path. Continue downstream along the riverside path, pass below Tuomaansilta, reaching the riverside Jokikatu, and turn left for Piispankatu when the street ends, then right for the cathedral. To continue through the campuses, turn left to Pispalantie and take the underpass on the right after 300 m. If you follow the walkway to the left after the underpass for the campus, you'll end up in Hämeenkatu. Instead, keep slightly to the right, leave TY's buildings for social sciences (Publicum) and pedagogy (Educarium) to your right and turn to the right before the building for law (Calonia), to get to the ÅA campus by a walkway lined by birches. Turn left and you'll pass the ÅA ASA building, named for the radio factory it used to house, then right to get down to Piispankatu, and finally left for the cathedral. For TY's main buildings, don't turn by the birches but cross the yard for a walkway. Halfway up the gentle slope turn to the right for stairs up the hill. Cross the road above the stairs and walk in between the university buildings to get to the hilltop. You could also walk through the graveyard of Saint Catherine's Church: after the park, fork and playground, cross the street Inspehtorinkatu as soon as you hit it, for an entrance to your left. Walk calmly, don't cycle, don't bring a dog. If you don't stray away too far from the perimeter, you will get to an exit close to Caribia. Take a bus from there or continue to the underpass and through the campus. ===The end=== [[File:Hundpromenad vid Aura å vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk in wintry mist, the riverside by the campus]] The routes end in the centre or by a bus stop for going there. Before returning to your accommodation you could end your walk with a coffee at Myllärintalo or the café by the cathedral entrance (if they are open). If you want to really feel you are back in the city – or if you never left – a beer or dinner on one of the restaurant boats is an appropriate ending. ==Cope== There are toilets at the cafés and museums, mostly locked in off hours. Except for these, you are probably out of luck. The toilets at the upstream cafés might not be accessible by wheelchair. ==Stay safe== [[File:Icy Aura river Turku.jpg|thumb|Towards the river mouth in a wintry night]] This is a safe route. There are a few places where you do need to mind the traffic, especially by bike. The Vanhalinna hill does not have fences, so don't do anything stupid. Where you cross the harness racing loop, check carefully and cross swiftly, the sulkies are fast. With children these points apply doubly, the quays may require some attention, and you should keep together at the roadsides where motor traffic is allowed and where there are fast bikers. In winter, mind [[ice safety]]. ==Go next== * If you did not get enough of the river, experience it by boat or canoe next time. The canoe hiring service at Myllärintalo is an obvious choice. There may be organised trips, such as downstream from Nautelankoski in Lieto. * Downstream you could (in season) take the waterbus from the left bank between Föli and Martinsilta, or from Forum Marinum, to the recreation island [[Turku#Q2097015|Ruissalo]]. You'll pass the river mouth, but the sounds are still narrow. Ruissalo has 19th century villas, beaches, parks, walkways and nature trails, and half of Finland's oaks as well as woods more typical for Finland. In the far end you have views to Airisto, a larger body of water. * To get farther out in the archipelago, take an archipelago cruise. Most get you out to Airisto, the open body of water off Turku. While this is the sea, it may still feel like a freshwater archipelago. You could get off at an island at the end of the cruise. The longest route goes to [[Utö (Finland)|Utö]] by the open sea, where you'd stay the night or the weekend. * For further options, including independent boating, canoeing or sea kayaking, see [[Turku#Boating and canoeing]] or [[Archipelago Sea]]. * If walking is your thing, there is a hiking route (part of Kuhakuonon reitistö) from the mouth of the river Raisionjoki, at the sound to Ruissalo, via Raisio and Masku to [[Kurjenrahka National Park]] and somewhat farther. 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the Aurajoki river''' is a nice way to experience some aspects of [[Turku]]. The city grew up by the river and the riversides are popular for walking, biking or just enjoying nice weather. This itinerary describes the river banks from the river mouth to the Turku bypass and somewhat beyond, to the Vanhalinna hill castle in [[Lieto]]. It is easy to walk just a section of the itinerary. For going all the way a bike can be useful, unless you want to spend a whole day. ==Understand== [[File:Föli vesibussi.jpg|thumb|The waterbus approaching Martinsilta near the guest harbour]] <!-- too many images here, let's see which ones to move elsewhere or remove [[File:Aurajoki, Apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Quensel House and a water bus by the city hall]] [[File:Ravintolalaiva Aurajoella Turun illassa elokuussa 2016.jpg|thumb|View upstream towards restaurant ships and the Auransilta bridge by night]] --> [[File:Aurongossa paistattelijat Aurajoen rannalla.jpg|thumb|Locals enjoying the sunshine in spring]] [[File:Aurajoki, Halinen.jpg|thumb|Upstream]] The walk works as an alternative to taking the bus if you arrive in the harbour. In the middle the walk is a way to see locals enjoying this environment. The walk also passes by several attractions. A walk upstream can be a way to get some exercise, or to get a break from city life. The itinerary is assumed to be used in daytime. For safety, standard street sense should be enough also in the night, but venues other than restaurants and pubs close in the evening, you'd miss the sunshine, and you might not enjoy nightly views that long. There is nice illumination along the river, though, up to Tuomaansilta and a little beyond. The main paths have lights until Halinen, and streets and most roads also farther upstream. For seeing northern lights there is probably too much light pollution even after the Turku bypass (and they are not that common this south), but stars can be enjoyed along the darker sections. The itinerary starts at the right (north-western) bank near the river mouth and follows either riverside to the Halinen bridge. It then keeps to the northern side, leads through forest and by fields, mostly close to the river, crosses the river near the Turku bypass and leads the last leg by [[Hämeen Härkätie]] to the Vanhalinna hill, which was a hill fort in the Iron Age. The route is described as mostly following the right (north-west) bank of the river from the Port of Turku upstream. You can cross over at any bridge, if you find that side more interesting or want to visit some attraction there. Downstream the riverside streets are used as cycleways and pedestrian routes and most people are on their way somewhere. By the centre, the riversides are popular for enjoying nice weather, just sitting in good company or taking a beer at the restaurant boats or a coffee at outdoor tables of restaurants and cafés. Upstream people are on a walk with or without a dog, or on a jogging tour. You get out into the countryside. There are some nice picnic spots. Downstream you will be using the pavement, cycleways, or streets with restricted traffic. Upstream from the cathedral there are also wide paths of well-packed gravel, narrow footpaths (often muddy, never the only option), wide boardwalks, small country roads (often gravel, no pavement), and big roads with separate cycleway shared with pedestrians. These categories are quite uniform (although some gravel paths and gravel roads may have more potholes than others, and stay wet for longer after a rain); you seldom need to worry about a good path deteriorating. There are '''restaurants and cafés''' all the way until the cathedral. Upstream from there they get sparse along the river, except at the campus, where most have short hours. There are three cafés by the main route farther upstream. They are mostly closed off season and may also in season be open only a few hours, only some days of the week: Koroinen (Su 12:00–16:00 year round), Myllärintalo (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 in season) and Vanhalinna. There are barbecue sites across Vähäjoki from Koroinen and at the canoe quay below Halinen, both with view to rapids; you probably need your own firewood. For picnics, there are many nice locations: the riverside or parks downstream; glade-like spots, the grove, and the Vanhalinna hill upstream. The "Suomen Sydän" route from Åbo Akademi University upstream (crossing at the railway bridge), with '''posters''' about cultural history, and the Saint Henry pilgrimage route (Pyhän Henrikin tie) from the cathedral to Köyliönjärvi also follow the river. From Halinen to Komosten kummut there are two more routes, one about the flora, another about prehistory. At Vanhalinna there are a few loops of nature and culture trails. Posters of some of these routes may have text also in English. This itinerary makes no effort to cover the routes, but there is probably information pertaining to them to be found elsewhere. Names are used a bit sloppily here, e.g. the area by the Halinen rapids is called Halinen, although the name refers to a larger neighbourhood, Ravattula extends to both sides of the river, and Kurala is used for the village, not all the neighbourhood. The uses are hopefully consistent throughout the itinerary, or at least not too confusing. ===Distances=== {{mapframe|show=city,mainroute,leftbankroutes,getoutroutes,footpathroutes,see,listing,do,go,nearby}} The "main" route of this itinerary, along the right bank from the harbour via Koroinen, Halinen, Komosten kummut, Ristimäki and the forest to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen via Virnamäki, is '''21 km''' ('''13 mi'''). Add 3 km to get to the cathedral via the Student Village, 500 m more for the market square or the restaurant ships, and finally 3 km to get all the way back to the harbour, for a total of '''28 km'''. Perhaps suitable by bike. Most people would choose either downstream or upstream sections. By bike to Vanhalinna you might want to return via Vanha Hämeentie, optionally via the lake Littoistenjärvi. The route Turku Cathedral–Tuomaansilta–Koroinen–Halinen–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna and back by Kausela–Kohmo–Kurala–Turku Cathedral is {{nowrap|'''11 km + 10 km'''.}} If you go via Littoistenjärvi beach it becomes 11 km + 4.5 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''23.5 km'''.}} A significant part of the distance is gravel, so you won't keep racing speeds. The return route is on asphalt though. For a quick return, use the cycleways along Hämeentie, shifting sides a few times to avoid longer detours: 11 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''19 km'''.}} For a walk to Vanhalinna, you may want to start at the cathedral, cross over to the right bank at Tuomaansilta, and follow the main route as above to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen, then cross over and walk back to the cathedral by or through the Student Village, for a total of {{nowrap|'''11 km + 9 km'''.}} Taking the bus from Halinen, it becomes {{nowrap|'''11 km + 6 km'''.}} {{infobox|This side of the river, that side of the river|One unofficial division of Turku is ''täl pual jokke'' (at this side of the river) and ''tois pual jokke'' (at the other side of the river), referring to the parts of the city on different sides of Aura River in Turku dialect – regardless of where you happen to be. "This side" refers to the south-eastern side, with the cathedral and old town hall, whereas the "other side" refers to the market square side, with few inhabitants before the great fire and the new city plan.}} '''Downstream''' it is easy to choose any section. Terminal–Turku Castle–Forum Marinum–guest harbour–archipelago ferries–Teatterisilta–Auransita–Tuomiokirkonsilta (the bridge by the cathedral) are '''each roughly {{nowrap|500 m}}''' ('''0.3 mi'''), as is the distance from the right bank to the cathedral and back. '''Routes without steep slopes''': * Port of Turku to Kauppatori (read: the commercial centre): {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Port of Turku to Turku Cathedral: {{nowrap|'''4 km'''}} (2.5 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–Vähäjoki, on to bus stop: 1.8 km + 0.4–0.7 km = {{nowrap|'''2.2 km'''}} (1.4 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–railway bridge underpass–board walk–Turku Cathedral: 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''2.5 km'''}} (1.6 mi) * Turku Cathedral–left bank–Halinen, Halinen–Koroinen–Halinen: 2.75 km + 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''5 km'''}} (3.1 mi) '''Other routes''' include: * Turku Cathedral to Koroinen (cross at any of the three bridges) and back: 2×2 km–2×2.5 km = {{nowrap|'''4.5 km'''}} (2.8 mi) * Turku Cathedral to Halinen via Tuomaansilta and Koroinen, back along the left bank, optionally through the Student Village: 3.2 + 2.75 km = {{nowrap|'''6 km'''}} (3.7 mi). Bus option at Halinen: {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Turku Cathedral–Koroinen–Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''5.5 km'''}} (3.4 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''2 km'''}} (1.2 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''9 km'''}} (5.6 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–Littoistenjärvi beach–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''12.5 km'''}} (7.8 mi) ==Prepare== [[File:Aurajoki frozen.jpg|thumb|Aurajoki covered in ice and snow, at the farm of Koroinen]] For the legs downstream from Halinen, i.e. by the Student Village, by the centre and downstream, there is no need for preparation or any special equipment. Good walking shoes rather than high heels are useful if you want to walk a longer stretch, but in summer that's all. In cool weather, have clothing for swift walking (if applicable) and for pauses, such as an extra sweater. From Halinen upstream, parts of the route may be muddy in wet times. Going upstream from Halinen you may also want to pack a picnic and something to sit on (there are few benches on those legs). Some drinking water may be nice to have regardless. '''[[Cold weather|In winter]]''' good footwear is necessary, as is appropriate overall clothing. Snow is not necessary cleaned but where the route follows streets and roads. Elsewhere there are probably paths through the snow made by walkers, but any stairs and some slopes may be very slippery and upstream from Halinen you might encounter pristine snow. In good winters you might be able to [[Cross country skiing|ski]] along the river most of the way (mind [[ice safety]]), and in decent ones there may be skiing tracks upstream from the railway bridge. However, this itinerary does not cover skiing the route. The itinerary suits also '''bikers''', although you might want to slow down or unmount at some sections, to better enjoy the surroundings and not to disturb pedestrians. The section with boardwalks is for pedestrians only, but you can avoid it or lead your bike. Upstream from Halinen the route can be a little rough at places, but ordinary bikes suffice. Don't choose any of the narrow footpaths even if you have a terrain bike, as you don't want to leave deep tracks. If you want to take bikes and don't have any, you can rent a bike commercially or from the tourist information, or use the [[Turku#Bike sharing|Föli bike sharing]] bikes. The Föli bikes cost €2 for a one-time hire or €6/month, regardless with an extra fee for hires of more than an hour. A one-time hire for 5 hr thus costs €7, one day €14. With the one-month subscription, this one hire is €2 cheaper, or you could avoid any fees by returning and reborrowing the bike hourly, which should be feasible downstream, not necessarily upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad (2) september 2021.jpg|thumb|The boardwalk, with a view to the river]] With a '''wheelchair''' or '''pram''' there are likewise some legs you probably want to avoid. Most of the route upstream from the railway bridge (and part of the boardwalk leg) is well-packed gravel, easy enough with a pram, but possibly somewhat arduous by wheelchair. A few slopes are quite steep. If you avoid the stairs, keep away from the footpaths and have somebody who can push you up the slopes, there should be no major problems (but the Vanhalinna hill is not accessible). There are steep slopes at a few places, the worst of which are up to the railway bridge at the right bank (steep, tending to develop a step), at the Vähäjoki bridge at Koroinen (ca 20%?), at the suspension bridge upstream from the Turku bypass (long, ca 10%?), all these gravel, and perhaps at Föri (short but quite steep). Other slopes may be arduous, but these might not be doable pushing a wheelchair. Some routes should be avoided. The first right bank riverside leg after Tuomiokirkonsilta ends with stairs. Access to the riverside walk from Tuomaansilta is by stairs only, except on the downstream side on the left bank (a slight detour to avoid the stairs). For the steep slopes, don't count on managing them without checking. The bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta require slight detours. There are gentle slopes for the Halinen bridges. Kuralan ponttoonisilta might<!-- FIXME --> have steep slopes for the canoe underpass. Teatterisilta, Auransilta, Tuomiokirkonsilta and the bridges at Halinen are unproblematic. From the harbour to the cathedral the route is nearly level (except an incline at the left bank just before Tuomiokirkonsilta). By the cathedral and from there to Tuomaansilta there are a few one- or two-block sections of sett (Belgian blocks), which may be a little rough. The best route, with only a few gentle inclines, is to follow Piispankatu, turn left at Arken, and continue by the left bank riverside. From the railway bridge onwards the path is well-packed gravel. You can cross over at Halinen by either bridge and get to the Koroinen farm from there (the facilities at the café are non-accessible, but somebody could fetch your serving). The Koroinen peninsula itself has some smooth inclines (but a quite steep slope down to the bridge). Return to Halinen or cross the fields to Saint Mary's church to take the bus back. Upstream from Halinen there are some moderate inclines and declines, which are hard to avoid, some of them quite long (not extensively checked for this itinerary). To experience the boardwalk on the right bank opposite the cathedral with a wheelchair, you should take a detour by the streets, as the first stretch ends in stairs; go down to the river one block farther, where there is a gentle slope down to the riverside. The route is then on boardwalks and well-packed gravel. Getting to Koroinen from this side involves the slopes of the Vähäjoki bridge. The bridge and part of the peninsula can be seen from the route, and you can continue to a bus stop without crossing. ==Get in== [[File:Turku Harbour railway station.jpg|thumb|Turun satama railway station with the castle in the background]] The itinerary starts in Port of Turku. The {{marker|type=go |name=Turku harbour railway station |lat=60.43472|long=22.22324}} and the adjacent coach station are about 200 m from the passenger terminals, and Turku Castle 300 m farther. From the centre you get there by bus line 1 (stops at and after the castle, and at the terminals). The bus goes along Linnankatu, with just one block between the street and the river, allowing your starting or ending your walk anywhere downstream. Bus lines 55 and 56 go downstream by Itäinen rantakatu, along the left bank. Lines 14, 15 and 30 join at Martinsilta. The last chance to cross the river downstream is at the ferry ''{{marker|type=go |name=Föri |lat=60.4411|long=22.2479}}'', just upstream from the guest harbour. Many buses pass close to the cathedral (by Uudenmaankatu or Hämeenkatu). Upstream from the centre bus service close to the river is more sparse. The stop numbers given here are for returning towards the centre, the names work both ways. * Line 220 turns to Tuomaansilta at Lonttinen. Get off at the {{marker|type=go |name=Ketarantie stop |lat=60.4584|long=22.2736}} (stop 1604) before the turn or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Assistentinkatu stop |lat=60.4596 | long=22.2814}} (stop 1606) after the bridge, or later; final stop at Caribia. From the stop after the bridge, either walk back 200 m to pass under the bridge, or cross the street and the yard at the other side. If you want to avoid stairs by the bridge, use the cycleway junction before the bridge and the slope down towards the underpass. To avoid stairs on the shortcut, turn right when you reach the yard and pass behind the houses. * Lines 50, 51, 53 and 54 go through most of the Student Village, with final stop at {{marker|type=go |name=Caribia Spa Hotel |lat=60.4602 | long=22.2888}} (stop 1643). * Lines 14 and 15 go through Raunistula and can be used for getting to Koroinen. The {{marker|type=go |name=Siirintie stop |lat=60.4684|long=22.2827}} (stop 270) is 500 m from the Vähäjoki bridge: turn back, pass under the railway and turn right for the outdoor gym. From the {{marker|type=go |name=Jokipelto stop |lat=60.4726 | long=22.2869}} (stop 268) just follow the road across the fields (700 m). * Lines 55, 55A and 56 go to Halinen, get off after the bridge at the {{marker|type=go |name=Halistensilta stop |lat=60.4664 | long=22.3047}} (stop 1411). * Lines 2 and 2A–C go to Kohmo, and can be used for Kuralan kylämäki, 500 m from the pontoon bridge. Get off at {{marker |type=go |name=Kylämäki stop |lat=60.4616|long=22.3335}} (stop 1658). 2B and 2C continue to Littoinen, the {{marker|type=go |name=Akankatu stop|lat=60.4591|long=22.3719}} (6372) is between Järvelä and Littoistenjärvi, the next stop is just after the beach. * Line 6 drives by Hämeentie towards {{marker|type=nearby |name=Lieto |lat=60.5055|long=22.4545}}, get off at the {{marker |type=go |name=Jaanintie stop |lat=60.4635|long=22.3317}} (stop 1642) for Kuralan kylämäki or the pontoon bridge, or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Tammi stop |lat=60.4749|long=22.3658}} (stop 5004) after the Turku bypass for the road to Vanhalinna and the route to the suspension bridge. For the next buses at a stop, use <nowiki>"https://omatpysakit.foli.fi/?stops="</nowiki> followed by the stop number (given above and at the stop sign) as URL. Add "&pagerows=" followed by a number to get more entries. This does not give buses in the opposite direction (the page mentions the destination, but as it isn't the centre, you might not recognise or easily find it). ==Walk== ===From Port of Turku to Teatterisilta=== Start by going to the park by {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q136893|Turku Castle]] |lat=60.4353|long=22.2282}}. You could pay a visit to the castle, which hosts the historic museum and a restaurant (entrance in both ends). After the castle you cross the railroad with due care and return to the river by {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3917218|Forum Marinum]] |lat=60.4365|long=22.2353}}. At the quay there are several museum ships and boats. The cruiseferry ''Bore'', last steamship and first roll-on ship on the Stockholm route, houses a hostel and a restaurant. The yard of the museum has some more maritime items on display. Museum and restaurant also at the museum. [[File:Aurajoki kesällä.jpg|thumb|Bore and Suomen Joutsen by forum Marinum; cranes of the former repair yard; Turku Cathedral as backdrop]] On the left bank the former repair yard has been replaced by new blocks of flats. An old crane has been left as a landmark. Continue by the river. By the square Varvintori there is a restaurant and the concert hall of the conservatory. The square itself is also an event venue. The very long building by Linnankatu is a former {{marker |type=see |name=rope factory|lat=60.4392|long=22.2407}} – they needed to have a building as long as the ropes they made. Next is the {{marker |name=guest harbour|lat=60.4401|long=22.2449}}. Restaurant. Just upstream from the guest harbour is the ferry ''Föri'' (pedestrians and cyclists only), built in 1903 century. Upstream from Föri is a restaurant ship and ships doing archipelago cruises. By s/s Ukkopekka is the "balance room", now a restaurant. In good winters they have a small ice skating field on the river, with music (and the city prepares a skating route upstream to the cathedral). Walking and skiing on the river is popular also when the ice is a little less strong. On the left bank are moorings for visiting boats that don't fit at the right bank, and some moorings rented on a yearly basis for big boats. Near the bridge is the quay for the water buses ("line 180") to the islands Pikisaari and Ruissalo. The neighbourhood on the left bank is Martti, with the [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|Modernist]] Martin's Church. You'll pass the two bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta. Myllysilta was built in 1975, but some error was made (the long low design is not easy), and the bridge had to be replaced with the new one of 2011. There are moorings for the locals on the left bank, and farther up at some more places. Above the street along the shore you can see the park Urheilupuisto, with the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11898812|Paavo Nurmi Stadion]] |lat=60.4430|long=22.2601}} and the {{marker |type=see |name=Samppalinna wind mill |lat=60.4438|long=22.2596}}. By the street are the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3019261|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum]] |lat=60.4449|long=22.2602}} (with art by the Turku-born namesake, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art) and, close to the pedestrian/cyclist bridge Teatterisilta, the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3739478|City Theatre]] |lat=60.4459|long=22.2639}} and behind it the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] |lat=60.4445|long=22.2645}}, with nice panoramas showing the main biotopes of Finland (with focus on birds and mammals). Across the small street there is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q18661857|Samppalinna swimming stadium]] |lat=60.4458|long=22.2655}}, with picnic space. The row of parks will continue to the cathedral. ===From Teatterisilta to Turku Cathedral=== [[File:Läntinen rantakatu ja Pikku-Pukki.JPG|thumb|Riverside downstream from Auransilta]] When past Teatterisilta (leading to the city theatre) you are in the centre proper. If the weather is nice, there will be a lot of people strolling in the street and sitting at the quay, and kiosks selling ice cream and coffee. This is also the site of the Herring Market and some similar events. The {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4356801|Qwensel House]] |lat=60.4485|long=22.2678}} has a pharmacy museum and a nice museum café in the yard. Aurakatu at the bridge Aurasilta leads to {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4411397|Kauppatori]] |lat=60.45158 | long=22.26695}} (the market square), which used to be the heart of the commercial district. In the summer of 2022 there are still construction works going on, because of the parking being built below the square. The nearby old {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q10726161|market hall]] |lat=60.44972 | long=22.26607}} is a sight, and the place to shop delicacies. From Aurasilta to the next bridge (by the cathedral) are some of the best restaurants in Turku (about half of the splurge ones). On the left bank is the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus et Ars Nova]] |lat=60.4498|long=22.2737}}, with excavations of medieval Turku, contemporary art and a nice café. At the other side of the park is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q1979979|Handicraft museum]] |lat=60.4470 | long=22.2764}}, a living history museum in a neighbourhood that survived the fire of 1827. The {{marker |type=see |name=former observatory |lat=60.4487|long=22.2767}} can be seen at the top of the Vartiovuori hill. When the park was founded, the city dwellers carried soil, covering the outcrop hill to enable planting the park vegetation. At Tuomiokirkkosilta, by the cathedral, you need to take the detour to the traffic lights to get onwards. If you have Föli bikes, the station by the cathedral and the one by Arken in the ÅA campus are the last chance to renew the hire or return the bike. ===From Turku Cathedral to the railway bridge=== [[File:Autumn in Turku.jpg|thumb|Autumn by Åbo Akademi University]] On the '''left bank''' are {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q1187606|Turku Cathedral]] |lat=60.4524|long=22.2778}} and the campuses of Åbo Akademi University (ÅA; Swedophone, closer to the river) and University of Turku (TY, Finnophone, a bit farther up, mostly on the hill). If you don't have a bike or wheelchair (there are steep slopes at the end) you could cross Tuomiokirkonpuistikko and walk by the quay, but you might prefer the street, Piispankatu. Along Piispankatu there are a number of bourgeois homes, donated to ÅA when founded (some now sharing a public rose garden), newer buildings of ÅA, the {{marker |type=see |name=Arch Bishop Residence |lat=60.4555|long=22.2795}} and some residential buildings, mostly old wooden ones (mostly owned by their inhabitants, a few are student housing), but also some blocks of flats. The Piispankatu association, founded by the residents, was instrumental in saving the old houses. There are some fine examples of Wooden Empire (including the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4165181|Ett hem]] |lat=60.4538|long=22.2788}}) and some of 1960's modernist architecture (including the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4306382|Sibelius Museum]] |lat=60.4537|long=22.2777}}, the ÅA main library with {{marker |type=see |name=Boktornet |wikidata=Q4086346 |lat=60.4532|long=22.2794}} and some other buildings of ÅA). Where Piispankatu forks, turn left at the next crossroads for getting back to the river – or have your lunch or some pastry at Fabbes at the corner. If you turn left, you can instead have your lunch or coffee at the student café Arken (cross the yard to your right; you'll fit in also as non-student, and the lunch price is a bargain even for outsiders; tell that you are not staff when paying). If you chose the left bank, you can cross back by the bridge Tuomaansilta or by the railway bridge, or continue by the Student Village. To continue past Tuomaansilta, choose the walk by the river, below the bridge. If you intend to cross over here, you can walk Piispankatu to its end and continue to the bridge from there. There is one more former factory after Tuomaansilta (you can choose to cross its yard if coming by line 220). Tuomaansilta and the highway to Helsinki, which runs along it, were a perpetual project, first planned in the 1960s, several times put back into the cupboards because of massive protest – people did not like the idea of a motorway leading into the city centre – and popping up in a new incarnation. When it finally was realised in the 1990s, great effort was put into making it attractive. On the '''right bank''', pass through the small Lönnrotinpuistikko park. The quay ends in a wide gravel path close to the river. The first leg ends with stairs, so those with bike, pram or wheelchair might want to use the closest roads instead and get to the riverside walk one block upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad september 2021.jpg|thumb|The walkway]] Across the river you see some of the older buildings of Åbo Akademi, including the palace-like former {{marker |type=see |name=Humanisticum |lat=60.4547|long=22.2781}} and the renovated iron manufactory, now {{marker |type=see |name=Arken | |lat=60.4568|long=22.2793}}. The big oak {{marker |type=see |name=Kalmen |lat=60.4539|long=22.2769}} at the Sibelius Museum, a popular spot among ÅA students for picnics and summer studies, is a remain from the botanic garden of the Royal Academy, predecessor of University of Helsinki, founded in 1760 by Pehr Kalm, one of Carl von Linné's students, who was professor at the academy. After the stairs the riverside walk is still pedestrians only, but you get down to it by a gentle slope. Bikers need to unmount to stay legal, or continue by the roads through Lonttinen, with early 1900s wooden buildings to the left. The walkway by the river is a boardwalk, alternating with gravel. There are benches and discreet gates down to the shore. You walk under the canopy of the riverside trees. Ducks rest at the shore. The walkway passes under Tuomaansilta (with the road to Helsinki). There are stairs up to the bridge and the boardwalk continues. Above the bank is {{marker |type=see |name=Lonttinen |lat=60.4598|long=22.2755 |wikidata=Q56402060}}, with quite nice mostly 1990s blocks of flats facing the river. Across the river is a white {{marker |type=see |name=former factory |lat=60.4597|long=22.2794}}. The riverside walkway ends at the slope down from Lonttistentie and bikers can rejoin, just before your passing under the railway bridge. ===The railway bridge to Halinen=== After the railway bridge the '''right-bank''' route leaves the riverside and you get glimpses of {{marker |type=see |name=Raunistula |lat=60.4633 | long=22.2751}}, a wooden neighbourhood on a hill, built by workers who got cheaper ground for their houses outside the city border. The neighbourhood was incorporated into the city in 1944, and is now mostly gentrified. By the road leading to Raunistula is an overnighting facility for homeless people, one compartment for the drunk, one for the sober. The gravel path leads above the bank, with fields and the railway to Tampere on your left and the riverside bushes and trees on your right. A "Suomen Sydän" poster tells about the {{marker |type=see |name=Barker textile factory |lat=60.4649 | long=22.2815}}, a major employer back then, with 1,000–2,000 workers in the 1920s. The factory is the large older tile building a bit farther. The Student Village is on the left bank, stretching from the railway to the Halinen bridge, with fields separating it from the river. When university attendance exploded in the 1960s, the student unions founded a foundation to solve the housing problem, resulting in this neighbourhood. Nowadays the foundation has student housing also elsewhere. The walk by the '''left bank''' is a mostly level wide gravel path above the river bank. Bushes and trees on the steep slope separate it from the river, which can be seen at the gaps. To the right are mostly fields, separating it from the Student Village. There is a gentle incline from the passage under the railway bridge, and a slope up to the bridge itself. If you'll cross at the railway bridge, mind that the slope down at the far end is steep. There is a Suomen Sydän poster telling about Raunistula and the local granite used for the bridge. The first few (new) buildings facing the river are not for students, but have private "hard money" flats. One of the new student housing buildings is the round tower block {{marker |type=see |name=Ikituuri|lat=60.46064|long=22.28588}}. Some of the fields have been made into parks, some are impediment, some have allotment gardens for students and other city-dwellers. There is also a haven, where dogs can play without leash.<!-- See below for a route through the Student village. --> On the '''right bank''', after an {{marker |type=see |name=outdoor gym| lat=60.4672|long=22.2861}} (for joggers, free for anybody to use), there is a crossing. To the left there is a path to an unofficial railway crossing (forget about it), forward you get to buses, and to the right a gravel path leads down to a bridge across Vähäjoki ("lesser river"). A hundred metres before the gym there is a path down to the rapids by the Vähäjoki mouth, where there is a campfire/barbecue site with benches (probably no firewood). As of March 2022 the site is new and the finish not yet done. [[File:Korois gård 2021 vålmar.jpg|thumb|The Koroinen farm]] The peninsula between Vähäjoki and Aurajoki is {{marker |name=Koroinen |lat=60.4664|long=22.2882}}, where the bishop seat was from 1229 (year not certain) until 1300, when the current cathedral was inaugurated. The passage to the former bishop's castle is after the uphill slope of the gravel path (taking the short cut directly up the slope spoils part of the experience). A white cross reminds of the history, together with a poster and remaining foundations. This is a popular excursion destination. Outdoor services are held here once or twice yearly. If you want to return, continue forward at the outdoor gym, to get to an underpass to your left. Coming up on the other side of the railway you'll see bus stops. Cross the road for the left-side one to get to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). If you skip the underpass and continue 500 m by the railroad along what now is an asphalt road, you reach Vanha Tampereentie and the Jokipelto stop. Cross the road for a bus to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). To the right along the road, across Vähäjoki, are Koroistentie, which leads back to Koroinen (to the farm), and the medieval Saint Mary's church. Continuing from the peninsula, the adjacent {{marker |type=see |name=Koroinen farm |lat=60.4665|long=22.2910}} buildings are rented to a student community. There is a nice café with mostly vegetarian stuff, a shop with related products, including some historic items, a bike workshop and similar activities. Trees felled in Turku's parks are now taken here to be used for craft and art. The gravel path leads across more fields, here with growing crop. There are some spots where you can see three medieval churches simultaneously (unique in Finland): {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q7594443|Saint Mary's church]] |lat=60.4734|long=22.2933}} across the fields, {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q838441|Saint Catherine's Church]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.2936}} (formerly the parish church of [[Kaarina]]) behind the Student Village, and Turku Cathedral downstream. The next Suomen Sydän poster tells about Kupittaan Savi, a ceramics factory fetching its clay from this side of the river, by a private railway leading across. It also says some words on wildlife, including on the reasonably diverse fish, and displays a European hare and swan mussels. [[File:Halistenkoski 1.jpg|thumb|Halistenkoski, the pedestrian bridge and the weir]] You then arrive in Halinen, with student and regular housing across the fields, bridges over the river, the Halinen rapids, a weir with fish ladders, canoe rental, canoe portaging facilities, and fishing. By the end of the pedestrian/cyclist bridge is {{marker |name=Myllärintalo |lat=60.4655|long=22.3058}}, with a café (perhaps outdoors only in pandemic times), canoe hiring, fishing info and probably also fishing permits (ask for advice: the area, species, sizes etc. are regulated). There is an exhibition upstairs. On the other side of the river is the former water intake and water treatment plant of Turku. The rapids had several mills in the days of yore. ===From Halinen to Kuralan ponttoonisilta=== From the rapids, you follow an asphalt road at the right bank a few hundred metres. When it turns, you take the gravel road through an old farm yard (the right hand one, not the one with an entry forbidden sign). There may be horses in the field. This is in fact a {{marker |type=see |name=village |lat=60.46529|long=22.31105}} with three former farms. Posters tell about some of the historic buildings, including 19th-century granaries. The road becomes a pedestrians/cyclists only wide gravel path and leads left up the hill and into the woods. After the highest point turn right. Straight ahead would be a route through the forest across Virnamäki, which is the suggested return path (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). Just after the turn there is a poster about Iron Age traces, in the form of small hollows in stones, used for offerings (probably mostly seed). The area has been populated since long time, and such traces of former population can be found anywhere where modern agriculture hasn't destroyed them. A hundred metres farther, after the slope, there is a narrow footpath to your right leading by a pasture and along the river, with some more posters about the flora of traditional pastures and of the riverside. The paths join by the grove farther ahead. [[File:Aurajokea yläjuoksun suuntaan Halisten kalmiston kohdalta.jpg|thumb|Upstream view from the grove]] The gravel path continues to a small hill with a fir grove, {{marker |name=Komosten kummut |lat=60.4640|long=22.3208}}. This is a popular picnic spot. Traces from old times have been found, but it has not been thoroughly excavated and whether there are graves here or something else is not known. After the grove, you can choose to return by the gravel path leading away from the river or continue by the river. To return, turn left and then left again by a muddy path over a narrow field to return through the forest of Virnamäki, or continue past that path and turn when hitting a road to return by proper roads. See [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]] below. As you continue, the footpath and gravel path join and you get out of the wood. Some distance forward, a new footpath forks away towards the river. Follow it if you have good footwear. It is as narrow, rough and muddy at places as the other suggested footpaths, but it has an ambience of its own. If you have a bike or pram, you'd want to continue by the gravel path past the lone bench, along the edge of the wood and away from the river. When another gravel path leads to the right, back to the river, turn to there. At another Suomen Sydän poster the riverside footpath joins. The poster tells about Ristimäki across the river, with rich Iron Age findings, not to be confused with its namesake forward along the route. The path leads by large fields, and soon you again have a chance to cross the river. Here was a manually operated ferry ("Kampiföri") for some years, but it got into disrepair all too often and now there is a pontoon bridge, with an opening high enough for canoeists (which makes it quite steep for those crossing). If you cross, you will get to Hämeentie and, on the other side of it (use the underpass on your left unless you want to return), the living history museum of {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.3346}}. For getting back to the centre, there is a stop on Hämeentie, 250 m to the right (stop 1642, "Jaanintie"). From the museum the one at Jaanintie (stop 1658, "Kylämäki") is closer. ===From Kuralan ponttoonisilta to Vanhalinna=== [[File:Skogsväg vid Kieterinmäki 2021.jpg|thumb|Through the forest]] From the bridge, a narrow possibly muddy footpath leads straight to the next bridge, for the Turku bypass. This can be used one way to avoid returning by the same route, but it is less varying and not much shorter than the alternatives. The gravel path turns straight away from the river. At the crossroads at the forest edge, turn to the right to continue, left to return to Halinen (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). This is a gravel road (Vanha Ravattulantie) with the odd car. Straight ahead is a skiing route in winter. <!-- too many images? otherwise perhaps [[File:Ristimäki1.jpg|thumb|Ristimäki church. The contours are marked with stones.]] --> Turning right you are in Ravattula, in [[Kaarina]]. In the fields there are a few wooded hills. Turn right at the barn and cross the field by a gravel road to get to {{marker |name=Ristimäki |lat=60.4704|long=22.3428}}, where remains of the oldest known church in Finland were found in 2013: a wooden one built in the late 1100s and used into the 1200s, when the diocese got more organised. As of 2021 the contour of the little church has been marked with stones and there is a poster, a post box with a guest book and folders, and a picnic table. ''Ristimäki'' means "cross hill", a hint about the former church site. Get back to the barn to continue. At the next crossroads, with the yard of a farm straight forward, turn left for a nice detour through the forests, or right for a shortcut via the Turku bypass/Hämeen valtatie crossroads. Turning right, the road will turn left and pass by the farm buildings. Turn right again and get down to the bridge of the Turku bypass. Cross and turn left in the crossing with Hämeen valtatie (the route may be signposted for Lieto, but as of March 2022 roadworks are still ongoing and the signage is for a non-existing cycleway on the near side of Hämeen valtatie, use the one on the far side instead). Get up the hill along the highway and through an underpass to the Vanhalinna museum road, part of [[Hämeen Härkätie]]. For the forest, turn left, then right, to get to a bridge over the Turku bypass. On the other side, turn right, follow the edge of the forest and turn left into it. Nice forest walk. After a warning sign ("Varo hevosia") you cross a harness racing training loop (look out, they are fast) by a field, and again later. When you have crossed the loop twice you can see the Vanhalinna hill outcrop across the fields. You now have a 500 m downhill stretch along a gravel road down to the river. [[File:Aurajoki, Vanhalinna.jpg|thumb|View upstream from the suspension bridge, with the Vanhalinna hill outcrop in the centre]] The wooden pedestrian suspension bridge is a sight in itself. Downstream you have the Turku bypass, upstream you can see the Vanhalinna hill. You have to continue a bit forward to get to the museum road leading to the left towards the hill fort. To get to Turku, use the tunnel under Hämeen valtatie. If you chose the shortcut, you'll come from there. You pass the border from Kaarina to Lieto and a nature and culture trail begins, first following the road. You reach fields again and get to see Vanhalinna for the third time. A fork of the trail leads by the forest edge to the river and continues along it to Vanhalinna. You pass by ''Kuninkaanlähde'', a well where it is said the King once stopped to drink. When you reach the {{marker |name=[[Turku countryside#Q435492|Vanhalinna]] |lat=60.4865|long=22.3788}} hill you can choose to just climb it (use the trail) and have your picnic, or to also visit the museum if it is open. By the hill there is the Vanhalinna mansion, owned by the University of Turku. In summer there are amateur theatre performances. The nature and culture trails lead in a few directions, mostly forming loops of 2–2.5 km. [[File:Liedon Vanhalinnan päärakennus luoteesta.jpg|thumb|the Vanhalinna mansion]] Have your picnic at the hilltop, enjoy the rural landscapes, and imagine the view a thousand year ago, when this could be a refuge if pirates arrived from the sea. The fields were smaller, the dwellings and other buildings were different, there were no roads, but much of the landscape was similar. ===Back from Vanhalinna=== Turning back, you follow the museum road back to Hämeen valtatie. You could start by the footpath by the foot of the Vanhalinna hill, continuing along the river and rejoining at the end of the fields. At Hämeen valtatie you can turn back to the suspension bridge and return through the forest the way you probably came, take the bus to Turku (line 6 runs every half an hour or so, there is an electronic display showing the next bus; stop 5004), or use the underpass for the Turku bypass crossroads. During the roadworks 2021–2022, the route through the crossroads has been shifting and the signage may not be up to date. It shouldn't be too hard to get through, though. ====East of the river==== Also walkers may want to end their journey at the Littoinen beach, otherwise the routes east of the river from here mostly suit bikers as they are quite long, and far from the river. If you are walking and want to return through or by the Student Village, the nicest option is probably to return to Halinen by the right hand (western) bank and cross over there. Bikers who just want to get home after Vanhalinna might want to cycle straight by Hämeen valtatie (which transforms into Hämeentie at the city border, to the street Hämeenkatu after the railway). There are mostly cycleways on both sides, but they disappear or take detours at places, so change sides as needed. The regional biking route 9 from Lieto to Turku is well signposted and might be the fastest option. The first signposts towards Turku may be to Auranlaaakso. If you follow the bypass to the left (east; before or after the crossing), you come to a bridge over the bypass. From there the road leads southward by the residential areas of Auranlaakso and Kausela (mostly single-family houses from the last 50 years). Continuing along Littoistenjärventie, you reach the {{marker |type=nearby |name=Järvelä| lat=60.4621 | long=22.3785}} bird wetland and then the lake {{marker |type=nearby |name=[[Kaarina#Q18660592|Littoistenjärvi]] |lat=60.4586|long=22.3765}}, with a dance pavilion (dances Thursdays in summer) and a beach (shallow, i.e. warm and child friendly, but prone to problems with algal bloom and similar). Lines 2B and 2C take you from Littoinen to Turku (stop 6374 or 6372). You could also continue via Kohmo to '''Kurala''' (most bikers should). If you want to skip Järvelä and Littoinen, turn right from Littoistenjärventie to Auranlaakson koulutie, continue through the T-crossing (the cycleway continues) and turn right at Kohmontie through Kohmo and through the underpass under Jaanintie near Kurala. From Kurala, bikers might want to go for Kuralantie, starting in front of the main entrance and transforming into Vanha Hämeentie, the pre-automobiles highway from [[Tavastia Proper|Tavastia]], and cycle through Nummi. The cycleway is narrow, look out at crossroads. Like Raunistula this is a former worker's neighbourhood with wooden houses, now incorporated into Turku (Nummi used to belong to [[Kaarina]]) and partly gentrified. The pontoon bridge is 500 m from Kuralan kylämäki. If you cross over, see below. ====To Ravattula west of the river==== If you turn right (west) in/after the Hämeen valtatie/Turku bypass crossroads you get to the bypass bridge over the river. You can take the footpath down to the river immediately after having crossed it. When you reach trees lining the riverside, take a look back, for the last view of the Vanhalinna hill. The footpath leads between fields and the river. On the left bank you see summer cottages or homes posing as such. After a long walk (1.3 km), you reach the pontoon bridge. You could also follow the Turku bypass a little farther up the hill and turn left to Vanha Ravattulantie for the route by Ristimäki, joining those that chose the forest route. If you go back through the forest and cross the bridge over the Turku bypass, continue straight, turn left and then right, to get to the barn by Ristimäki. Continue along the road (Vanha Ravattulantie) across the field and along the forest edge to the crossroads above the pontoon bridge. Turn to the bridge or continue forward. At the pontoon bridge you can cross the river for '''Kuralan kylämäki''' and bus stops, follow the riverside until the pine grove (along the route described in the opposite direction above), or cross the fields up to Vanha Ravattulantie and turn left to follow it along the forest edge. If you chose the riverside, you can join the route described below by turning right at the other end of the fields or at the grove. ====Ravattula to Halinen==== <!-- Replace with an image of the houses along Ravattulanpolku --> [[File:Haliskylä student dormitories in Halinen.jpg|thumb|Student housing from the 1980s in Halinen]] The road by the forest edge after Ristimäki (Vanha Ravattulantie) leads by the forest edge above the pontoon bridge and continues through the forest. There are some homes, some of them former farms. You get out to the forest edge again, and there is a gravel path down to the river, forking for the pine grove and the pontoon bridge (those with prams passed the fork after visiting the grove). Soon after, there is another gravel path to the left, leading more or less forward. For Virnamäki, take it. The path passes by some backyards and turns left (with a path continuing forward to the three-farm village and another to the right, to the road). When the view opens to the fields above the grove, there is a muddy path to the right. Where it leads into the wood you might see a poster for "Virnamäen muinainen kalmisto", the Iron Age findings in the {{marker|name=Virnamäki |lat=60.4655|long=22.3172}} wood you'll pass through. Little can be seen by untrained eyes, but there is plenty for the archaeologists, including burial mounds. The path is drier in the wood, but still rough for bikers, although plenty of them do not mind. You will end up at the junction by the stones with offering hollows and continue through the three-farm village. If you really do not like the look of the path, you can instead continue to the grove and turn right along the river, the route you probably followed upstream, or get back to the road. Skipping the Virnamäki section, Ravattulanpolku has transformed into Komostenkatu, then transforms into Frantsinkatu. At the latter name change you should turn left to Kalloistenkatu, to get to the Halinen rapids. If you miss the junction, Frantsinkatu turns right (you'll end up by the supermarket), but Kuohukuja forks off to the left, leads by the Haliskylä student housing, transforms into the minor Pyörrepolku, and leads as cycleway by the road to the rapids. This route leads on asphalt through residential areas. The routes through the forest and along the river are probably more pleasant for most pedestrians, but bikers might prefer the roads. When you reach the Halinen rapids, you can take the bus or walk back, perhaps along the left bank, by or through the student village. ====Through the Student Village==== [[File:Turku Student Village, a yard in western part.jpg|thumb|A yard in the student village]] From Halinen downstream, there is a wide gravel path by the river, between the vegetation on the slope and the fields by the Student Village. Here are joggers and walkers, with or without dog, and some bikers. After a bend of the river there is a haven, where dogs can play without being on a leash. After the haven, there is a small park of sorts, with many oaks. By the end of the park there is a fork. Continue along the river or take the left path. The left path continues as the street Inspehtorinkatu, after having passed a playground. To avoid the street you can turn right just after the playground, pass the end of one house and the side of another and turn left for a walkway (bikes allowed) between the student housing blocks (you could pass through their yards, but you'd soon feel like being in a labyrinth). You might have mixed feelings (or a surrealistic one) about the buildings and yards, uniform in general appearance but none like the next one, with unpainted rough concrete and coloured wooden doors and panels. When the walkway reaches a parking, the architecture changes as you enter the newer Nummenranta. One block farther you reach a street, Pispalantie. To get to the railway bridge, continue along the walkway, which starts gently turning to the right. To the left, facing the Helsinki highway, is student housing. To the right, facing the river and with parking, there is private housing. After these the path ends in a T-junction. Turn left for the bridge or a slope down to the riverside gravel path, right for a gentle slope down to the path. Continue downstream along the riverside path, pass below Tuomaansilta, reaching the riverside Jokikatu, and turn left for Piispankatu when the street ends, then right for the cathedral. To continue through the campuses, turn left to Pispalantie and take the underpass on the right after 300 m. If you follow the walkway to the left after the underpass for the campus, you'll end up in Hämeenkatu. Instead, keep slightly to the right, leave TY's buildings for social sciences (Publicum) and pedagogy (Educarium) to your right and turn to the right before the building for law (Calonia), to get to the ÅA campus by a walkway lined by birches. Turn left and you'll pass the ÅA ASA building, named for the radio factory it used to house, then right to get down to Piispankatu, and finally left for the cathedral. For TY's main buildings, don't turn by the birches but cross the yard for a walkway. Halfway up the gentle slope turn to the right for stairs up the hill. Cross the road above the stairs and walk in between the university buildings to get to the hilltop. You could also walk through the graveyard of Saint Catherine's Church: after the park, fork and playground, cross the street Inspehtorinkatu as soon as you hit it, for an entrance to your left. Walk calmly, don't cycle, don't bring a dog. If you don't stray away too far from the perimeter, you will get to an exit close to Caribia. Take a bus from there or continue to the underpass and through the campus. ===The end=== [[File:Hundpromenad vid Aura å vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk in wintry mist, the riverside by the campus]] The routes end in the centre or by a bus stop for going there. Before returning to your accommodation you could end your walk with a coffee at Myllärintalo or the café by the cathedral entrance (if they are open). If you want to really feel you are back in the city – or if you never left – a beer or dinner on one of the restaurant boats is an appropriate ending. ==Cope== There are toilets at the cafés and museums, mostly locked in off hours. Except for these, you are probably out of luck. The toilets at the upstream cafés might not be accessible by wheelchair. ==Stay safe== [[File:Icy Aura river Turku.jpg|thumb|Towards the river mouth in a wintry night]] This is a safe route. There are a few places where you do need to mind the traffic, especially by bike. The Vanhalinna hill does not have fences, so don't do anything stupid. Where you cross the harness racing loop, check carefully and cross swiftly, the sulkies are fast. With children these points apply doubly, the quays may require some attention, and you should keep together at the roadsides where motor traffic is allowed and where there are fast bikers. In winter, mind [[ice safety]]. ==Go next== * If you did not get enough of the river, experience it by boat or canoe next time. The canoe hiring service at Myllärintalo is an obvious choice. There may be organised trips, such as downstream from Nautelankoski in Lieto. * Downstream you could (in season) take the waterbus from the left bank between Föli and Martinsilta, or from Forum Marinum, to the recreation island [[Turku#Q2097015|Ruissalo]]. You'll pass the river mouth, but the sounds are still narrow. Ruissalo has 19th century villas, beaches, parks, walkways and nature trails, and half of Finland's oaks as well as woods more typical for Finland. In the far end you have views to Airisto, a larger body of water. * To get farther out in the archipelago, take an archipelago cruise. Most get you out to Airisto, the open body of water off Turku. While this is the sea, it may still feel like a freshwater archipelago. You could get off at an island at the end of the cruise. The longest route goes to [[Utö (Finland)|Utö]] by the open sea, where you'd stay the night or the weekend. * For further options, including independent boating, canoeing or sea kayaking, see [[Turku#Boating and canoeing]] or [[Archipelago Sea]]. * If walking is your thing, there is a hiking route (part of Kuhakuonon reitistö) from the mouth of the river Raisionjoki, at the sound to Ruissalo, via Raisio and Masku to [[Kurjenrahka National Park]] and somewhat farther. 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A '''walk along the Aurajoki river''' is a nice way to experience some aspects of [[Turku]]. The city grew up by the river and the riversides are popular for walking, biking or just enjoying nice weather. This itinerary describes the river banks from the river mouth to the Turku bypass and somewhat beyond, to the Vanhalinna hill castle in [[Lieto]]. It is easy to walk just a section of the itinerary. For going all the way a bike can be useful, unless you want to spend a whole day. ==Understand== [[File:Föli vesibussi.jpg|thumb|The waterbus approaching Martinsilta near the guest harbour]] <!-- too many images here, let's see which ones to move elsewhere or remove [[File:Aurajoki, Apteekkimuseo.jpg|thumb|The Quensel House and a water bus by the city hall]] [[File:Ravintolalaiva Aurajoella Turun illassa elokuussa 2016.jpg|thumb|View upstream towards restaurant ships and the Auransilta bridge by night]] --> [[File:Aurongossa paistattelijat Aurajoen rannalla.jpg|thumb|Locals enjoying the sunshine in spring]] [[File:Aurajoki, Halinen.jpg|thumb|Upstream]] The walk works as an alternative to taking the bus if you arrive in the harbour. In the middle the walk is a way to see locals enjoying this environment. The walk also passes by several attractions. A walk upstream can be a way to get some exercise, or to get a break from city life. The itinerary is assumed to be used in daytime. For safety, standard street sense should be enough also in the night, but venues other than restaurants and pubs close in the evening, you'd miss the sunshine, and you might not enjoy nightly views that long. There is nice illumination along the river, though, up to Tuomaansilta and a little beyond. The main paths have lights until Halinen, and streets and most roads also farther upstream. For seeing northern lights there is probably too much light pollution even after the Turku bypass (and they are not that common this south), but stars can be enjoyed along the darker sections. The itinerary starts at the right (north-western) bank near the river mouth and follows either riverside to the Halinen bridge. It then keeps to the northern side, leads through forest and by fields, mostly close to the river, crosses the river near the Turku bypass and leads the last leg by [[Hämeen Härkätie]] to the Vanhalinna hill, which was a hill fort in the Iron Age. The route is described as mostly following the right (north-west) bank of the river from the Port of Turku upstream. You can cross over at any bridge, if you find that side more interesting or want to visit some attraction there. Downstream the riverside streets are used as cycleways and pedestrian routes and most people are on their way somewhere. By the centre, the riversides are popular for enjoying nice weather, just sitting in good company or taking a beer at the restaurant boats or a coffee at outdoor tables of restaurants and cafés. Upstream people are on a walk with or without a dog, or on a jogging tour. You get out into the countryside. There are some nice picnic spots. Downstream you will be using the pavement, cycleways, or streets with restricted traffic. Upstream from the cathedral there are also wide paths of well-packed gravel, narrow footpaths (often muddy, never the only option), wide boardwalks, small country roads (often gravel, no pavement), and big roads with separate cycleway shared with pedestrians. These categories are quite uniform (although some gravel paths and gravel roads may have more potholes than others, and stay wet for longer after a rain); you seldom need to worry about a good path deteriorating. There are '''restaurants and cafés''' all the way until the cathedral. Upstream from there they get sparse along the river, except at the campus, where most have short hours. There are three cafés by the main route farther upstream. They are mostly closed off season and may also in season be open only a few hours, only some days of the week: Koroinen (Su 12:00–16:00 year round), Myllärintalo (Tu–Su 10:00–18:00 in season) and Vanhalinna. There are barbecue sites across Vähäjoki from Koroinen and at the canoe quay below Halinen, both with view to rapids; you probably need your own firewood. For picnics, there are many nice locations: the riverside or parks downstream; glade-like spots, the grove, and the Vanhalinna hill upstream. The "Suomen Sydän" route from Åbo Akademi University upstream (crossing at the railway bridge), with '''posters''' about cultural history, and the Saint Henry pilgrimage route (Pyhän Henrikin tie) from the cathedral to Köyliönjärvi also follow the river. From Halinen to Komosten kummut there are two more routes, one about the flora, another about prehistory. At Vanhalinna there are a few loops of nature and culture trails. Posters of some of these routes may have text also in English. This itinerary makes no effort to cover the routes, but there is probably information pertaining to them to be found elsewhere. Names are used a bit sloppily here, e.g. the area by the Halinen rapids is called Halinen, although the name refers to a larger neighbourhood, Ravattula extends to both sides of the river, and Kurala is used for the village, not all the neighbourhood. The uses are hopefully consistent throughout the itinerary, or at least not too confusing. ===Distances=== {{mapframe|show=city,mainroute,leftbankroutes,getoutroutes,footpathroutes,see,listing,do,go,nearby}} The "main" route of this itinerary, along the right bank from the harbour via Koroinen, Halinen, Komosten kummut, Ristimäki and the forest to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen via Virnamäki, is '''21 km''' ('''13 mi'''). Add 3 km to get to the cathedral via the Student Village, 500 m more for the market square or the restaurant ships, and finally 3 km to get all the way back to the harbour, for a total of '''28 km'''. Perhaps suitable by bike. Most people would choose either downstream or upstream sections. By bike to Vanhalinna you might want to return via Vanha Hämeentie, optionally via the lake Littoistenjärvi. The route Turku Cathedral–Tuomaansilta–Koroinen–Halinen–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna and back by Kausela–Kohmo–Kurala–Turku Cathedral is {{nowrap|'''11 km + 10 km'''.}} If you go via Littoistenjärvi beach it becomes 11 km + 4.5 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''23.5 km'''.}} A significant part of the distance is gravel, so you won't keep racing speeds. The return route is on asphalt though. For a quick return, use the cycleways along Hämeentie, shifting sides a few times to avoid longer detours: 11 km + 8 km = {{nowrap|'''19 km'''.}} For a walk to Vanhalinna, you may want to start at the cathedral, cross over to the right bank at Tuomaansilta, and follow the main route as above to Vanhalinna and back to Halinen, then cross over and walk back to the cathedral by or through the Student Village, for a total of {{nowrap|'''11 km + 9 km'''.}} Taking the bus from Halinen, it becomes {{nowrap|'''11 km + 6 km'''.}} {{infobox|This side of the river, that side of the river|One unofficial division of Turku is ''täl pual jokke'' (at this side of the river) and ''tois pual jokke'' (at the other side of the river), referring to the parts of the city on different sides of Aura River in Turku dialect – regardless of where you happen to be. "This side" refers to the south-eastern side, with the cathedral and old town hall, whereas the "other side" refers to the market square side, with few inhabitants before the great fire and the new city plan.}} '''Downstream''' it is easy to choose any section. Terminal–Turku Castle–Forum Marinum–guest harbour–archipelago ferries–Teatterisilta–Auransita–Tuomiokirkonsilta (the bridge by the cathedral) are '''each roughly {{nowrap|500 m}}''' ('''0.3 mi'''), as is the distance from the right bank to the cathedral and back. '''Routes without steep slopes''': * Port of Turku to Kauppatori (read: the commercial centre): {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Port of Turku to Turku Cathedral: {{nowrap|'''4 km'''}} (2.5 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–Vähäjoki, on to bus stop: 1.8 km + 0.4–0.7 km = {{nowrap|'''2.2 km'''}} (1.4 mi) * Turku Cathedral–board walk–railway bridge underpass–board walk–Turku Cathedral: 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''2.5 km'''}} (1.6 mi) * Turku Cathedral–left bank–Halinen, Halinen–Koroinen–Halinen: 2.75 km + 2×1.2 km = {{nowrap|'''5 km'''}} (3.1 mi) '''Other routes''' include: * Turku Cathedral to Koroinen (cross at any of the three bridges) and back: 2×2 km–2×2.5 km = {{nowrap|'''4.5 km'''}} (2.8 mi) * Turku Cathedral to Halinen via Tuomaansilta and Koroinen, back along the left bank, optionally through the Student Village: 3.2 + 2.75 km = {{nowrap|'''6 km'''}} (3.7 mi). Bus option at Halinen: {{nowrap|'''3.5 km'''}} (2.2 mi) * Turku Cathedral–Koroinen–Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''5.5 km'''}} (3.4 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Halinen: {{nowrap|'''2 km'''}} (1.2 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''9 km'''}} (5.6 mi) * Halinen–Komosten kummut–Ristimäki–forest–Vanhalinna–Littoistenjärvi beach–bus stop: {{nowrap|'''12.5 km'''}} (7.8 mi) ==Prepare== [[File:Aurajoki frozen.jpg|thumb|Aurajoki covered in ice and snow, at the farm of Koroinen]] For the legs downstream from Halinen, i.e. by the Student Village, by the centre and downstream, there is no need for preparation or any special equipment. Good walking shoes rather than high heels are useful if you want to walk a longer stretch, but in summer that's all. In cool weather, have clothing for swift walking (if applicable) and for pauses, such as an extra sweater. From Halinen upstream, parts of the route may be muddy in wet times. Going upstream from Halinen you may also want to pack a picnic and something to sit on (there are few benches on those legs). Some drinking water may be nice to have regardless. '''[[Cold weather|In winter]]''' good footwear is necessary, as is appropriate overall clothing. Snow is not necessary cleaned but where the route follows streets and roads. Elsewhere there are probably paths through the snow made by walkers, but any stairs and some slopes may be very slippery and upstream from Halinen you might encounter pristine snow. In good winters you might be able to [[Cross country skiing|ski]] along the river most of the way (mind [[ice safety]]), and in decent ones there may be skiing tracks upstream from the railway bridge. However, this itinerary does not cover skiing the route. The itinerary suits also '''bikers''', although you might want to slow down or unmount at some sections, to better enjoy the surroundings and not to disturb pedestrians. The section with boardwalks is for pedestrians only, but you can avoid it or lead your bike. Upstream from Halinen the route can be a little rough at places, but ordinary bikes suffice. Don't choose any of the narrow footpaths even if you have a terrain bike, as you don't want to leave deep tracks. If you want to take bikes and don't have any, you can rent a bike commercially or from the tourist information, or use the [[Turku#Bike sharing|Föli bike sharing]] bikes. The Föli bikes cost €2 for a one-time hire or €6/month, regardless with an extra fee for hires of more than an hour. A one-time hire for 5 hr thus costs €7, one day €14. With the one-month subscription, this one hire is €2 cheaper, or you could avoid any fees by returning and reborrowing the bike hourly, which should be feasible downstream, not necessarily upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad (2) september 2021.jpg|thumb|The boardwalk, with a view to the river]] With a '''wheelchair''' or '''pram''' there are likewise some legs you probably want to avoid. Most of the route upstream from the railway bridge (and part of the boardwalk leg) is well-packed gravel, easy enough with a pram, but possibly somewhat arduous by wheelchair. A few slopes are quite steep. If you avoid the stairs, keep away from the footpaths and have somebody who can push you up the slopes, there should be no major problems (but the Vanhalinna hill is not accessible). There are steep slopes at a few places, the worst of which are up to the railway bridge at the right bank (steep, tending to develop a step), at the Vähäjoki bridge at Koroinen (ca 20%?), at the suspension bridge upstream from the Turku bypass (long, ca 10%?), all these gravel, and perhaps at Föri (short but quite steep). Other slopes may be arduous, but these might not be doable pushing a wheelchair. Some routes should be avoided. The first right bank riverside leg after Tuomiokirkonsilta ends with stairs. Access to the riverside walk from Tuomaansilta is by stairs only, except on the downstream side on the left bank (a slight detour to avoid the stairs). For the steep slopes, don't count on managing them without checking. The bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta require slight detours. There are gentle slopes for the Halinen bridges. Kuralan ponttoonisilta might<!-- FIXME --> have steep slopes for the canoe underpass. Teatterisilta, Auransilta, Tuomiokirkonsilta and the bridges at Halinen are unproblematic. From the harbour to the cathedral the route is nearly level (except an incline at the left bank just before Tuomiokirkonsilta). By the cathedral and from there to Tuomaansilta there are a few one- or two-block sections of sett (Belgian blocks), which may be a little rough. The best route, with only a few gentle inclines, is to follow Piispankatu, turn left at Arken, and continue by the left bank riverside. From the railway bridge onwards the path is well-packed gravel. You can cross over at Halinen by either bridge and get to the Koroinen farm from there (the facilities at the café are non-accessible, but somebody could fetch your serving). The Koroinen peninsula itself has some smooth inclines (but a quite steep slope down to the bridge). Return to Halinen or cross the fields to Saint Mary's church to take the bus back. Upstream from Halinen there are some moderate inclines and declines, which are hard to avoid, some of them quite long (not extensively checked for this itinerary). To experience the boardwalk on the right bank opposite the cathedral with a wheelchair, you should take a detour by the streets, as the first stretch ends in stairs; go down to the river one block farther, where there is a gentle slope down to the riverside. The route is then on boardwalks and well-packed gravel. Getting to Koroinen from this side involves the slopes of the Vähäjoki bridge. The bridge and part of the peninsula can be seen from the route, and you can continue to a bus stop without crossing. ==Get in== [[File:Turku Harbour railway station.jpg|thumb|Turun satama railway station with the castle in the background]] The itinerary starts in Port of Turku. The {{marker|type=go |name=Turku harbour railway station |lat=60.43472|long=22.22324}} and the adjacent coach station are about 200 m from the passenger terminals, and Turku Castle 300 m farther. From the centre you get there by bus line 1 (stops at and after the castle, and at the terminals). The bus goes along Linnankatu, with just one block between the street and the river, allowing your starting or ending your walk anywhere downstream. Bus lines 55 and 56 go downstream by Itäinen rantakatu, along the left bank. Lines 14, 15 and 30 join at Martinsilta. The last chance to cross the river downstream is at the ferry ''{{marker|type=go |name=Föri |lat=60.4411|long=22.2479}}'', just upstream from the guest harbour. Many buses pass close to the cathedral (by Uudenmaankatu or Hämeenkatu). Upstream from the centre bus service close to the river is more sparse. The stop numbers given here are for returning towards the centre, the names work both ways. * Line 220 turns to Tuomaansilta at Lonttinen. Get off at the {{marker|type=go |name=Ketarantie stop |lat=60.4584|long=22.2736}} (stop 1604) before the turn or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Assistentinkatu stop |lat=60.4596 | long=22.2814}} (stop 1606) after the bridge, or later; final stop at Caribia. From the stop after the bridge, either walk back 200 m to pass under the bridge, or cross the street and the yard at the other side. If you want to avoid stairs by the bridge, use the cycleway junction before the bridge and the slope down towards the underpass. To avoid stairs on the shortcut, turn right when you reach the yard and pass behind the houses. * Lines 50, 51, 53 and 54 go through most of the Student Village, with final stop at {{marker|type=go |name=Caribia Spa Hotel |lat=60.4602 | long=22.2888}} (stop 1643). * Lines 14 and 15 go through Raunistula and can be used for getting to Koroinen. The {{marker|type=go |name=Siirintie stop |lat=60.4684|long=22.2827}} (stop 270) is 500 m from the Vähäjoki bridge: turn back, pass under the railway and turn right for the outdoor gym. From the {{marker|type=go |name=Jokipelto stop |lat=60.4726 | long=22.2869}} (stop 268) just follow the road across the fields (700 m). * Lines 55, 55A and 56 go to Halinen, get off after the bridge at the {{marker|type=go |name=Halistensilta stop |lat=60.4664 | long=22.3047}} (stop 1411). * Lines 2 and 2A–C go to Kohmo, and can be used for Kuralan kylämäki, 500 m from the pontoon bridge. Get off at {{marker |type=go |name=Kylämäki stop |lat=60.4616|long=22.3335}} (stop 1658). 2B and 2C continue to Littoinen, the {{marker|type=go |name=Akankatu stop|lat=60.4591|long=22.3719}} (6372) is between Järvelä and Littoistenjärvi, the next stop is just after the beach. * Line 6 drives by Hämeentie towards {{marker|type=nearby |name=Lieto |lat=60.5055|long=22.4545}}, get off at the {{marker |type=go |name=Jaanintie stop |lat=60.4635|long=22.3317}} (stop 1642) for Kuralan kylämäki or the pontoon bridge, or at the {{marker|type=go |name=Tammi stop |lat=60.4749|long=22.3658}} (stop 5004) after the Turku bypass for the road to Vanhalinna and the route to the suspension bridge. For the next buses at a stop, use <nowiki>"https://omatpysakit.foli.fi/?stops="</nowiki> followed by the stop number (given above and at the stop sign) as URL. Add "&pagerows=" followed by a number to get more entries. This does not give buses in the opposite direction (the page mentions the destination, but as it isn't the centre, you might not recognise or easily find it). ==Walk== ===From Port of Turku to Teatterisilta=== Start by going to the park by {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q136893|Turku Castle]] |lat=60.4353|long=22.2282}}. You could pay a visit to the castle, which hosts the historic museum and a restaurant (entrance in both ends). After the castle you cross the railroad with due care and return to the river by {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3917218|Forum Marinum]] |lat=60.4365|long=22.2353}}. At the quay there are several museum ships and boats. The cruiseferry ''Bore'', last steamship and first roll-on ship on the Stockholm route, houses a hostel and a restaurant. The yard of the museum has some more maritime items on display. Museum and restaurant also at the museum. [[File:Aurajoki kesällä.jpg|thumb|Bore and Suomen Joutsen by forum Marinum; cranes of the former repair yard; Turku Cathedral as backdrop]] On the left bank the former repair yard has been replaced by new blocks of flats. An old crane has been left as a landmark. Continue by the river. By the square Varvintori there is a restaurant and the concert hall of the conservatory. The square itself is also an event venue. The very long building by Linnankatu is a former {{marker |type=see |name=rope factory|lat=60.4392|long=22.2407}} – they needed to have a building as long as the ropes they made. Next is the {{marker |name=guest harbour|lat=60.4401|long=22.2449}}. Restaurant. Just upstream from the guest harbour is the ferry ''Föri'' (pedestrians and cyclists only), built in 1903 century. Upstream from Föri is a restaurant ship and ships doing archipelago cruises. By s/s Ukkopekka is the "balance room", now a restaurant. In good winters they have a small ice skating field on the river, with music (and the city prepares a skating route upstream to the cathedral). Walking and skiing on the river is popular also when the ice is a little less strong. On the left bank are moorings for visiting boats that don't fit at the right bank, and some moorings rented on a yearly basis for big boats. Near the bridge is the quay for the water buses ("line 180") to the islands Pikisaari and Ruissalo. The neighbourhood on the left bank is Martti, with the [[Functionalist architecture in Finland|Modernist]] Martin's Church. You'll pass the two bridges Martinsilta and Myllysilta. Myllysilta was built in 1975, but some error was made (the long low design is not easy), and the bridge had to be replaced with the new one of 2011. There are moorings for the locals on the left bank, and farther up at some more places. Above the street along the shore you can see the park Urheilupuisto, with the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11898812|Paavo Nurmi Stadion]] |lat=60.4430|long=22.2601}} and the {{marker |type=see |name=Samppalinna wind mill |lat=60.4438|long=22.2596}}. By the street are the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3019261|Wäinö Aaltonen Museum]] |lat=60.4449|long=22.2602}} (with art by the Turku-born namesake, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art) and, close to the pedestrian/cyclist bridge Teatterisilta, the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3739478|City Theatre]] |lat=60.4459|long=22.2639}} and behind it the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4086898|Biological Museum]] |lat=60.4445|long=22.2645}}, with nice panoramas showing the main biotopes of Finland (with focus on birds and mammals). Across the small street there is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q18661857|Samppalinna swimming stadium]] |lat=60.4458|long=22.2655}}, with picnic space. The row of parks will continue to the cathedral. ===From Teatterisilta to Turku Cathedral=== [[File:Läntinen rantakatu ja Pikku-Pukki.JPG|thumb|Riverside downstream from Auransilta]] When past Teatterisilta (leading to the city theatre) you are in the centre proper. If the weather is nice, there will be a lot of people strolling in the street and sitting at the quay, and kiosks selling ice cream and coffee. This is also the site of the Herring Market and some similar events. The {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4356801|Qwensel House]] |lat=60.4485|long=22.2678}} has a pharmacy museum and a nice museum café in the yard. Aurakatu at the bridge Aurasilta leads to {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4411397|Kauppatori]] |lat=60.45158 | long=22.26695}} (the market square), which used to be the heart of the commercial district. In the summer of 2022 there are still construction works going on, because of the parking being built below the square, but the open-air market has returned. The nearby old {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q10726161|market hall]] |lat=60.44972 | long=22.26607}} is a sight, and the place to shop delicacies. From Aurasilta to the next bridge (by the cathedral) are some of the best restaurants in Turku (about half of the splurge ones). On the left bank is the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q3022430|Aboa Vetus et Ars Nova]] |lat=60.4498|long=22.2737}}, with excavations of medieval Turku, contemporary art and a nice café. At the other side of the park is the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q1979979|Handicraft museum]] |lat=60.4470 | long=22.2764}}, a living history museum in a neighbourhood that survived the fire of 1827. The {{marker |type=see |name=former observatory |lat=60.4487|long=22.2767}} can be seen at the top of the Vartiovuori hill. When the park was founded, the city dwellers carried soil, covering the outcrop hill to enable planting the park vegetation. At Tuomiokirkkosilta, by the cathedral, you need to take the detour to the traffic lights to get onwards. If you have Föli bikes, the station by the cathedral and the one by Arken in the ÅA campus are the last chance to renew the hire or return the bike. ===From Turku Cathedral to the railway bridge=== [[File:Autumn in Turku.jpg|thumb|Autumn by Åbo Akademi University]] On the '''left bank''' are {{marker |name=[[Turku#Q1187606|Turku Cathedral]] |lat=60.4524|long=22.2778}} and the campuses of Åbo Akademi University (ÅA; Swedophone, closer to the river) and University of Turku (TY, Finnophone, a bit farther up, mostly on the hill). If you don't have a bike or wheelchair (there are steep slopes at the end) you could cross Tuomiokirkonpuistikko and walk by the quay, but you might prefer the street, Piispankatu. Along Piispankatu there are a number of bourgeois homes, donated to ÅA when founded (some now sharing a public rose garden), newer buildings of ÅA, the {{marker |type=see |name=Arch Bishop Residence |lat=60.4555|long=22.2795}} and some residential buildings, mostly old wooden ones (mostly owned by their inhabitants, a few are student housing), but also some blocks of flats. The Piispankatu association, founded by the residents, was instrumental in saving the old houses. There are some fine examples of Wooden Empire (including the museum {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4165181|Ett hem]] |lat=60.4538|long=22.2788}}) and some of 1960's modernist architecture (including the {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q4306382|Sibelius Museum]] |lat=60.4537|long=22.2777}}, the ÅA main library with {{marker |type=see |name=Boktornet |wikidata=Q4086346 |lat=60.4532|long=22.2794}} and some other buildings of ÅA). Where Piispankatu forks, turn left at the next crossroads for getting back to the river – or have your lunch or some pastry at Fabbes at the corner. If you turn left, you can instead have your lunch or coffee at the student café Arken (cross the yard to your right; you'll fit in also as non-student, and the lunch price is a bargain even for outsiders; tell that you are not staff when paying). If you chose the left bank, you can cross back by the bridge Tuomaansilta or by the railway bridge, or continue by the Student Village. To continue past Tuomaansilta, choose the walk by the river, below the bridge. If you intend to cross over here, you can walk Piispankatu to its end and continue to the bridge from there. There is one more former factory after Tuomaansilta (you can choose to cross its yard if coming by line 220). Tuomaansilta and the highway to Helsinki, which runs along it, were a perpetual project, first planned in the 1960s, several times put back into the cupboards because of massive protest – people did not like the idea of a motorway leading into the city centre – and popping up in a new incarnation. When it finally was realised in the 1990s, great effort was put into making it attractive. On the '''right bank''', pass through the small Lönnrotinpuistikko park. The quay ends in a wide gravel path close to the river. The first leg ends with stairs, so those with bike, pram or wheelchair might want to use the closest roads instead and get to the riverside walk one block upstream. [[File:Åbo strandpromenad september 2021.jpg|thumb|The walkway]] Across the river you see some of the older buildings of Åbo Akademi, including the palace-like former {{marker |type=see |name=Humanisticum |lat=60.4547|long=22.2781}} and the renovated iron manufactory, now {{marker |type=see |name=Arken | |lat=60.4568|long=22.2793}}. The big oak {{marker |type=see |name=Kalmen |lat=60.4539|long=22.2769}} at the Sibelius Museum, a popular spot among ÅA students for picnics and summer studies, is a remain from the botanic garden of the Royal Academy, predecessor of University of Helsinki, founded in 1760 by Pehr Kalm, one of Carl von Linné's students, who was professor at the academy. After the stairs the riverside walk is still pedestrians only, but you get down to it by a gentle slope. Bikers need to unmount to stay legal, or continue by the roads through Lonttinen, with early 1900s wooden buildings to the left. The walkway by the river is a boardwalk, alternating with gravel. There are benches and discreet gates down to the shore. You walk under the canopy of the riverside trees. Ducks rest at the shore. The walkway passes under Tuomaansilta (with the road to Helsinki). There are stairs up to the bridge and the boardwalk continues. Above the bank is {{marker |type=see |name=Lonttinen |lat=60.4598|long=22.2755 |wikidata=Q56402060}}, with quite nice mostly 1990s blocks of flats facing the river. Across the river is a white {{marker |type=see |name=former factory |lat=60.4597|long=22.2794}}. The riverside walkway ends at the slope down from Lonttistentie and bikers can rejoin, just before your passing under the railway bridge. ===The railway bridge to Halinen=== After the railway bridge the '''right-bank''' route leaves the riverside and you get glimpses of {{marker |type=see |name=Raunistula |lat=60.4633 | long=22.2751}}, a wooden neighbourhood on a hill, built by workers who got cheaper ground for their houses outside the city border. The neighbourhood was incorporated into the city in 1944, and is now mostly gentrified. By the road leading to Raunistula is an overnighting facility for homeless people, one compartment for the drunk, one for the sober. The gravel path leads above the bank, with fields and the railway to Tampere on your left and the riverside bushes and trees on your right. A "Suomen Sydän" poster tells about the {{marker |type=see |name=Barker textile factory |lat=60.4649 | long=22.2815}}, a major employer back then, with 1,000–2,000 workers in the 1920s. The factory is the large older tile building a bit farther. The Student Village is on the left bank, stretching from the railway to the Halinen bridge, with fields separating it from the river. When university attendance exploded in the 1960s, the student unions founded a foundation to solve the housing problem, resulting in this neighbourhood. Nowadays the foundation has student housing also elsewhere. The walk by the '''left bank''' is a mostly level wide gravel path above the river bank. Bushes and trees on the steep slope separate it from the river, which can be seen at the gaps. To the right are mostly fields, separating it from the Student Village. There is a gentle incline from the passage under the railway bridge, and a slope up to the bridge itself. If you'll cross at the railway bridge, mind that the slope down at the far end is steep. There is a Suomen Sydän poster telling about Raunistula and the local granite used for the bridge. The first few (new) buildings facing the river are not for students, but have private "hard money" flats. One of the new student housing buildings is the round tower block {{marker |type=see |name=Ikituuri|lat=60.46064|long=22.28588}}. Some of the fields have been made into parks, some are impediment, some have allotment gardens for students and other city-dwellers. There is also a haven, where dogs can play without leash.<!-- See below for a route through the Student village. --> On the '''right bank''', after an {{marker |type=see |name=outdoor gym| lat=60.4672|long=22.2861}} (for joggers, free for anybody to use), there is a crossing. To the left there is a path to an unofficial railway crossing (forget about it), forward you get to buses, and to the right a gravel path leads down to a bridge across Vähäjoki ("lesser river"). A hundred metres before the gym there is a path down to the rapids by the Vähäjoki mouth, where there is a campfire/barbecue site with benches (probably no firewood). As of March 2022 the site is new and the finish not yet done. [[File:Korois gård 2021 vålmar.jpg|thumb|The Koroinen farm]] The peninsula between Vähäjoki and Aurajoki is {{marker |name=Koroinen |lat=60.4664|long=22.2882}}, where the bishop seat was from 1229 (year not certain) until 1300, when the current cathedral was inaugurated. The passage to the former bishop's castle is after the uphill slope of the gravel path (taking the short cut directly up the slope spoils part of the experience). A white cross reminds of the history, together with a poster and remaining foundations. This is a popular excursion destination. Outdoor services are held here once or twice yearly. If you want to return, continue forward at the outdoor gym, to get to an underpass to your left. Coming up on the other side of the railway you'll see bus stops. Cross the road for the left-side one to get to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). If you skip the underpass and continue 500 m by the railroad along what now is an asphalt road, you reach Vanha Tampereentie and the Jokipelto stop. Cross the road for a bus to the centre (lines 14 and 15, stop 270). To the right along the road, across Vähäjoki, are Koroistentie, which leads back to Koroinen (to the farm), and the medieval Saint Mary's church. Continuing from the peninsula, the adjacent {{marker |type=see |name=Koroinen farm |lat=60.4665|long=22.2910}} buildings are rented to a student community. There is a nice café with mostly vegetarian stuff, a shop with related products, including some historic items, a bike workshop and similar activities. Trees felled in Turku's parks are now taken here to be used for craft and art. The gravel path leads across more fields, here with growing crop. There are some spots where you can see three medieval churches simultaneously (unique in Finland): {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q7594443|Saint Mary's church]] |lat=60.4734|long=22.2933}} across the fields, {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q838441|Saint Catherine's Church]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.2936}} (formerly the parish church of [[Kaarina]]) behind the Student Village, and Turku Cathedral downstream. The next Suomen Sydän poster tells about Kupittaan Savi, a ceramics factory fetching its clay from this side of the river, by a private railway leading across. It also says some words on wildlife, including on the reasonably diverse fish, and displays a European hare and swan mussels. [[File:Halistenkoski 1.jpg|thumb|Halistenkoski, the pedestrian bridge and the weir]] You then arrive in Halinen, with student and regular housing across the fields, bridges over the river, the Halinen rapids, a weir with fish ladders, canoe rental, canoe portaging facilities, and fishing. By the end of the pedestrian/cyclist bridge is {{marker |name=Myllärintalo |lat=60.4655|long=22.3058}}, with a café (perhaps outdoors only in pandemic times), canoe hiring, fishing info and probably also fishing permits (ask for advice: the area, species, sizes etc. are regulated). There is an exhibition upstairs. On the other side of the river is the former water intake and water treatment plant of Turku. The rapids had several mills in the days of yore. ===From Halinen to Kuralan ponttoonisilta=== From the rapids, you follow an asphalt road at the right bank a few hundred metres. When it turns, you take the gravel road through an old farm yard (the right hand one, not the one with an entry forbidden sign). There may be horses in the field. This is in fact a {{marker |type=see |name=village |lat=60.46529|long=22.31105}} with three former farms. Posters tell about some of the historic buildings, including 19th-century granaries. The road becomes a pedestrians/cyclists only wide gravel path and leads left up the hill and into the woods. After the highest point turn right. Straight ahead would be a route through the forest across Virnamäki, which is the suggested return path (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). Just after the turn there is a poster about Iron Age traces, in the form of small hollows in stones, used for offerings (probably mostly seed). The area has been populated since long time, and such traces of former population can be found anywhere where modern agriculture hasn't destroyed them. A hundred metres farther, after the slope, there is a narrow footpath to your right leading by a pasture and along the river, with some more posters about the flora of traditional pastures and of the riverside. The paths join by the grove farther ahead. [[File:Aurajokea yläjuoksun suuntaan Halisten kalmiston kohdalta.jpg|thumb|Upstream view from the grove]] The gravel path continues to a small hill with a fir grove, {{marker |name=Komosten kummut |lat=60.4640|long=22.3208}}. This is a popular picnic spot. Traces from old times have been found, but it has not been thoroughly excavated and whether there are graves here or something else is not known. After the grove, you can choose to return by the gravel path leading away from the river or continue by the river. To return, turn left and then left again by a muddy path over a narrow field to return through the forest of Virnamäki, or continue past that path and turn when hitting a road to return by proper roads. See [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]] below. As you continue, the footpath and gravel path join and you get out of the wood. Some distance forward, a new footpath forks away towards the river. Follow it if you have good footwear. It is as narrow, rough and muddy at places as the other suggested footpaths, but it has an ambience of its own. If you have a bike or pram, you'd want to continue by the gravel path past the lone bench, along the edge of the wood and away from the river. When another gravel path leads to the right, back to the river, turn to there. At another Suomen Sydän poster the riverside footpath joins. The poster tells about Ristimäki across the river, with rich Iron Age findings, not to be confused with its namesake forward along the route. The path leads by large fields, and soon you again have a chance to cross the river. Here was a manually operated ferry ("Kampiföri") for some years, but it got into disrepair all too often and now there is a pontoon bridge, with an opening high enough for canoeists (which makes it quite steep for those crossing). If you cross, you will get to Hämeentie and, on the other side of it (use the underpass on your left unless you want to return), the living history museum of {{marker |type=see |name=[[Turku#Q11873640|Kuralan kylämäki]] |lat=60.4622|long=22.3346}}. For getting back to the centre, there is a stop on Hämeentie, 250 m to the right (stop 1642, "Jaanintie"). From the museum the one at Jaanintie (stop 1658, "Kylämäki") is closer. ===From Kuralan ponttoonisilta to Vanhalinna=== [[File:Skogsväg vid Kieterinmäki 2021.jpg|thumb|Through the forest]] From the bridge, a narrow possibly muddy footpath leads straight to the next bridge, for the Turku bypass. This can be used one way to avoid returning by the same route, but it is less varying and not much shorter than the alternatives. The gravel path turns straight away from the river. At the crossroads at the forest edge, turn to the right to continue, left to return to Halinen (see [[#Ravattula to Halinen|Ravattula to Halinen]]). This is a gravel road (Vanha Ravattulantie) with the odd car. Straight ahead is a skiing route in winter. <!-- too many images? otherwise perhaps [[File:Ristimäki1.jpg|thumb|Ristimäki church. The contours are marked with stones.]] --> Turning right you are in Ravattula, in [[Kaarina]]. In the fields there are a few wooded hills. Turn right at the barn and cross the field by a gravel road to get to {{marker |name=Ristimäki |lat=60.4704|long=22.3428}}, where remains of the oldest known church in Finland were found in 2013: a wooden one built in the late 1100s and used into the 1200s, when the diocese got more organised. As of 2021 the contour of the little church has been marked with stones and there is a poster, a post box with a guest book and folders, and a picnic table. ''Ristimäki'' means "cross hill", a hint about the former church site. Get back to the barn to continue. At the next crossroads, with the yard of a farm straight forward, turn left for a nice detour through the forests, or right for a shortcut via the Turku bypass/Hämeen valtatie crossroads. Turning right, the road will turn left and pass by the farm buildings. Turn right again and get down to the bridge of the Turku bypass. Cross and turn left in the crossing with Hämeen valtatie (the route may be signposted for Lieto, but as of March 2022 roadworks are still ongoing and the signage is for a non-existing cycleway on the near side of Hämeen valtatie, use the one on the far side instead). Get up the hill along the highway and through an underpass to the Vanhalinna museum road, part of [[Hämeen Härkätie]]. For the forest, turn left, then right, to get to a bridge over the Turku bypass. On the other side, turn right, follow the edge of the forest and turn left into it. Nice forest walk. After a warning sign ("Varo hevosia") you cross a harness racing training loop (look out, they are fast) by a field, and again later. When you have crossed the loop twice you can see the Vanhalinna hill outcrop across the fields. You now have a 500 m downhill stretch along a gravel road down to the river. [[File:Aurajoki, Vanhalinna.jpg|thumb|View upstream from the suspension bridge, with the Vanhalinna hill outcrop in the centre]] The wooden pedestrian suspension bridge is a sight in itself. Downstream you have the Turku bypass, upstream you can see the Vanhalinna hill. You have to continue a bit forward to get to the museum road leading to the left towards the hill fort. To get to Turku, use the tunnel under Hämeen valtatie. If you chose the shortcut, you'll come from there. You pass the border from Kaarina to Lieto and a nature and culture trail begins, first following the road. You reach fields again and get to see Vanhalinna for the third time. A fork of the trail leads by the forest edge to the river and continues along it to Vanhalinna. You pass by ''Kuninkaanlähde'', a well where it is said the King once stopped to drink. When you reach the {{marker |name=[[Turku countryside#Q435492|Vanhalinna]] |lat=60.4865|long=22.3788}} hill you can choose to just climb it (use the trail) and have your picnic, or to also visit the museum if it is open. By the hill there is the Vanhalinna mansion, owned by the University of Turku. In summer there are amateur theatre performances. The nature and culture trails lead in a few directions, mostly forming loops of 2–2.5 km. [[File:Liedon Vanhalinnan päärakennus luoteesta.jpg|thumb|the Vanhalinna mansion]] Have your picnic at the hilltop, enjoy the rural landscapes, and imagine the view a thousand year ago, when this could be a refuge if pirates arrived from the sea. The fields were smaller, the dwellings and other buildings were different, there were no roads, but much of the landscape was similar. ===Back from Vanhalinna=== Turning back, you follow the museum road back to Hämeen valtatie. You could start by the footpath by the foot of the Vanhalinna hill, continuing along the river and rejoining at the end of the fields. At Hämeen valtatie you can turn back to the suspension bridge and return through the forest the way you probably came, take the bus to Turku (line 6 runs every half an hour or so, there is an electronic display showing the next bus; stop 5004), or use the underpass for the Turku bypass crossroads. During the roadworks 2021–2022, the route through the crossroads has been shifting and the signage may not be up to date. It shouldn't be too hard to get through, though. ====East of the river==== Also walkers may want to end their journey at the Littoinen beach, otherwise the routes east of the river from here mostly suit bikers as they are quite long, and far from the river. If you are walking and want to return through or by the Student Village, the nicest option is probably to return to Halinen by the right hand (western) bank and cross over there. Bikers who just want to get home after Vanhalinna might want to cycle straight by Hämeen valtatie (which transforms into Hämeentie at the city border, to the street Hämeenkatu after the railway). There are mostly cycleways on both sides, but they disappear or take detours at places, so change sides as needed. The regional biking route 9 from Lieto to Turku is well signposted and might be the fastest option. The first signposts towards Turku may be to Auranlaaakso. If you follow the bypass to the left (east; before or after the crossing), you come to a bridge over the bypass. From there the road leads southward by the residential areas of Auranlaakso and Kausela (mostly single-family houses from the last 50 years). Continuing along Littoistenjärventie, you reach the {{marker |type=nearby |name=Järvelä| lat=60.4621 | long=22.3785}} bird wetland and then the lake {{marker |type=nearby |name=[[Kaarina#Q18660592|Littoistenjärvi]] |lat=60.4586|long=22.3765}}, with a dance pavilion (dances Thursdays in summer) and a beach (shallow, i.e. warm and child friendly, but prone to problems with algal bloom and similar). Lines 2B and 2C take you from Littoinen to Turku (stop 6374 or 6372). You could also continue via Kohmo to '''Kurala''' (most bikers should). If you want to skip Järvelä and Littoinen, turn right from Littoistenjärventie to Auranlaakson koulutie, continue through the T-crossing (the cycleway continues) and turn right at Kohmontie through Kohmo and through the underpass under Jaanintie near Kurala. From Kurala, bikers might want to go for Kuralantie, starting in front of the main entrance and transforming into Vanha Hämeentie, the pre-automobiles highway from [[Tavastia Proper|Tavastia]], and cycle through Nummi. The cycleway is narrow, look out at crossroads. Like Raunistula this is a former worker's neighbourhood with wooden houses, now incorporated into Turku (Nummi used to belong to [[Kaarina]]) and partly gentrified. The pontoon bridge is 500 m from Kuralan kylämäki. If you cross over, see below. ====To Ravattula west of the river==== If you turn right (west) in/after the Hämeen valtatie/Turku bypass crossroads you get to the bypass bridge over the river. You can take the footpath down to the river immediately after having crossed it. When you reach trees lining the riverside, take a look back, for the last view of the Vanhalinna hill. The footpath leads between fields and the river. On the left bank you see summer cottages or homes posing as such. After a long walk (1.3 km), you reach the pontoon bridge. You could also follow the Turku bypass a little farther up the hill and turn left to Vanha Ravattulantie for the route by Ristimäki, joining those that chose the forest route. If you go back through the forest and cross the bridge over the Turku bypass, continue straight, turn left and then right, to get to the barn by Ristimäki. Continue along the road (Vanha Ravattulantie) across the field and along the forest edge to the crossroads above the pontoon bridge. Turn to the bridge or continue forward. At the pontoon bridge you can cross the river for '''Kuralan kylämäki''' and bus stops, follow the riverside until the pine grove (along the route described in the opposite direction above), or cross the fields up to Vanha Ravattulantie and turn left to follow it along the forest edge. If you chose the riverside, you can join the route described below by turning right at the other end of the fields or at the grove. ====Ravattula to Halinen==== <!-- Replace with an image of the houses along Ravattulanpolku --> [[File:Haliskylä student dormitories in Halinen.jpg|thumb|Student housing from the 1980s in Halinen]] The road by the forest edge after Ristimäki (Vanha Ravattulantie) leads by the forest edge above the pontoon bridge and continues through the forest. There are some homes, some of them former farms. You get out to the forest edge again, and there is a gravel path down to the river, forking for the pine grove and the pontoon bridge (those with prams passed the fork after visiting the grove). Soon after, there is another gravel path to the left, leading more or less forward. For Virnamäki, take it. The path passes by some backyards and turns left (with a path continuing forward to the three-farm village and another to the right, to the road). When the view opens to the fields above the grove, there is a muddy path to the right. Where it leads into the wood you might see a poster for "Virnamäen muinainen kalmisto", the Iron Age findings in the {{marker|name=Virnamäki |lat=60.4655|long=22.3172}} wood you'll pass through. Little can be seen by untrained eyes, but there is plenty for the archaeologists, including burial mounds. The path is drier in the wood, but still rough for bikers, although plenty of them do not mind. You will end up at the junction by the stones with offering hollows and continue through the three-farm village. If you really do not like the look of the path, you can instead continue to the grove and turn right along the river, the route you probably followed upstream, or get back to the road. Skipping the Virnamäki section, Ravattulanpolku has transformed into Komostenkatu, then transforms into Frantsinkatu. At the latter name change you should turn left to Kalloistenkatu, to get to the Halinen rapids. If you miss the junction, Frantsinkatu turns right (you'll end up by the supermarket), but Kuohukuja forks off to the left, leads by the Haliskylä student housing, transforms into the minor Pyörrepolku, and leads as cycleway by the road to the rapids. This route leads on asphalt through residential areas. The routes through the forest and along the river are probably more pleasant for most pedestrians, but bikers might prefer the roads. When you reach the Halinen rapids, you can take the bus or walk back, perhaps along the left bank, by or through the student village. ====Through the Student Village==== [[File:Turku Student Village, a yard in western part.jpg|thumb|A yard in the student village]] From Halinen downstream, there is a wide gravel path by the river, between the vegetation on the slope and the fields by the Student Village. Here are joggers and walkers, with or without dog, and some bikers. After a bend of the river there is a haven, where dogs can play without being on a leash. After the haven, there is a small park of sorts, with many oaks. By the end of the park there is a fork. Continue along the river or take the left path. The left path continues as the street Inspehtorinkatu, after having passed a playground. To avoid the street you can turn right just after the playground, pass the end of one house and the side of another and turn left for a walkway (bikes allowed) between the student housing blocks (you could pass through their yards, but you'd soon feel like being in a labyrinth). You might have mixed feelings (or a surrealistic one) about the buildings and yards, uniform in general appearance but none like the next one, with unpainted rough concrete and coloured wooden doors and panels. When the walkway reaches a parking, the architecture changes as you enter the newer Nummenranta. One block farther you reach a street, Pispalantie. To get to the railway bridge, continue along the walkway, which starts gently turning to the right. To the left, facing the Helsinki highway, is student housing. To the right, facing the river and with parking, there is private housing. After these the path ends in a T-junction. Turn left for the bridge or a slope down to the riverside gravel path, right for a gentle slope down to the path. Continue downstream along the riverside path, pass below Tuomaansilta, reaching the riverside Jokikatu, and turn left for Piispankatu when the street ends, then right for the cathedral. To continue through the campuses, turn left to Pispalantie and take the underpass on the right after 300 m. If you follow the walkway to the left after the underpass for the campus, you'll end up in Hämeenkatu. Instead, keep slightly to the right, leave TY's buildings for social sciences (Publicum) and pedagogy (Educarium) to your right and turn to the right before the building for law (Calonia), to get to the ÅA campus by a walkway lined by birches. Turn left and you'll pass the ÅA ASA building, named for the radio factory it used to house, then right to get down to Piispankatu, and finally left for the cathedral. For TY's main buildings, don't turn by the birches but cross the yard for a walkway. Halfway up the gentle slope turn to the right for stairs up the hill. Cross the road above the stairs and walk in between the university buildings to get to the hilltop. You could also walk through the graveyard of Saint Catherine's Church: after the park, fork and playground, cross the street Inspehtorinkatu as soon as you hit it, for an entrance to your left. Walk calmly, don't cycle, don't bring a dog. If you don't stray away too far from the perimeter, you will get to an exit close to Caribia. Take a bus from there or continue to the underpass and through the campus. ===The end=== [[File:Hundpromenad vid Aura å vintern 2010.jpg|thumb|Walk in wintry mist, the riverside by the campus]] The routes end in the centre or by a bus stop for going there. Before returning to your accommodation you could end your walk with a coffee at Myllärintalo or the café by the cathedral entrance (if they are open). If you want to really feel you are back in the city – or if you never left – a beer or dinner on one of the restaurant boats is an appropriate ending. ==Cope== There are toilets at the cafés and museums, mostly locked in off hours. Except for these, you are probably out of luck. The toilets at the upstream cafés might not be accessible by wheelchair. ==Stay safe== [[File:Icy Aura river Turku.jpg|thumb|Towards the river mouth in a wintry night]] This is a safe route. There are a few places where you do need to mind the traffic, especially by bike. The Vanhalinna hill does not have fences, so don't do anything stupid. Where you cross the harness racing loop, check carefully and cross swiftly, the sulkies are fast. With children these points apply doubly, the quays may require some attention, and you should keep together at the roadsides where motor traffic is allowed and where there are fast bikers. In winter, mind [[ice safety]]. ==Go next== * If you did not get enough of the river, experience it by boat or canoe next time. The canoe hiring service at Myllärintalo is an obvious choice. There may be organised trips, such as downstream from Nautelankoski in Lieto. * Downstream you could (in season) take the waterbus from the left bank between Föli and Martinsilta, or from Forum Marinum, to the recreation island [[Turku#Q2097015|Ruissalo]]. You'll pass the river mouth, but the sounds are still narrow. Ruissalo has 19th century villas, beaches, parks, walkways and nature trails, and half of Finland's oaks as well as woods more typical for Finland. In the far end you have views to Airisto, a larger body of water. * To get farther out in the archipelago, take an archipelago cruise. Most get you out to Airisto, the open body of water off Turku. While this is the sea, it may still feel like a freshwater archipelago. You could get off at an island at the end of the cruise. The longest route goes to [[Utö (Finland)|Utö]] by the open sea, where you'd stay the night or the weekend. * For further options, including independent boating, canoeing or sea kayaking, see [[Turku#Boating and canoeing]] or [[Archipelago Sea]]. * If walking is your thing, there is a hiking route (part of Kuhakuonon reitistö) from the mouth of the river Raisionjoki, at the sound to Ruissalo, via Raisio and Masku to [[Kurjenrahka National Park]] and somewhat farther. 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share names with another town about Australia, Canada or the US, shouldn't the title have its state/territory/province name, not its region name? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:03, 8 November 2021 (UTC) :{{done}} <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:19, 18 November 2021 (UTC) == Banner == I don't think either banner represent the island well, but this new one does show the low-lying waters, while the current could really be any island in Australia's tropics. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:33, 10 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:WV banner Green Island QLD.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 0]] [[File:Green Island banner 1.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 1]] :Banner 1 is much better. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:48, 10 July 2022 (UTC) :Done. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:06, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 8mz9ixc0jlf09olpu94ql5zjgc792z9 0 190002 4491774 4446334 2022-07-28T12:06:11Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Stay safe */ this exact same information is scattered throughout our Nigeria articles and isn't specific to this location wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Africa}} '''Oshodi''' is a town in [[Lagos State]], and was popular for its market (Oshodi Market) which was one of the biggest market in Lagos until its demolition in 2016. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|6.5536|3.3361|zoom=14}} You can get in to this town from any part of Lagos by either by Luxurious buses, BRT buses or local buses. It is a popular area in Lagos and you won't have difficulty in locating the town. ==Get around == When in Oshodi there are various means of getting around either by a Commercial bus (Private Owned or Government Owned (BRT)), Tricycle (Keke), and a Motorcycle. Oshodi is a hotspot, and you can have easy access to other parts of Lagos from Oshodi. ==See== ==Do== *Lagos Cuisine tour *Lagos Beach tour *Private Guided tour at Lekki Conservation center. Kindly refer to the [[Lagos City]] page to see a list of things you can do while in Oshodi. ==Buy== * {{buy | name= Globus Supermarket| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name= Pmb supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= 33 Alh. Kudirat Adenekan St, Oshodi, Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Olaiya Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 818 196 6078 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name= Aliyah Supermarket| alt= | url= | email= | address= 20 Rotary Secretariat Rd, oshodi Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 812 415 0710| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Alayo Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Okeho St, Oshodi-Isolo Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 805 214 5363 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Okola Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= 46 Apena St, Oshodi-Isolo Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234706 525 2123| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-9PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sunday Groceries | alt= | url= | email= | address= 60 Mosaku St, Oshodi Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 906 000 4213| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name= Iyawo supermarket| alt= | url= | email= | address= 84 Oshodi Rd, Orile Oshodi Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 803 398 0200| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ola Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= Nos 15, Adekunle St, oshodi, Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 809 067 2156| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=God's Grace restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | 1, femi, Akinshola St, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234818 348 9200| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 7AM-8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Galamie Chops And Drinks | alt= | url= | email= | address= Aremu Street, Oshodi-Isolo Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234818 841 6871| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Arogundade Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= 28 Goloba St, Isolo Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-10PM| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Domino Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= Oludegun Ave, Orile Oshodi Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Chubuzo Restaurants| alt= | url= | email= | address= Oshodi, Badere Street, Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234|705 234 1524 tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-8PM| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mr. Bigg's Oshodi | alt= | url= | email= | address=8 Boladale St, Orile | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 704 305 0439 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Prestige Restaurant| alt= | url= | email= | address= 9 Lafenwa oshodi Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 703 257 3902| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-9PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Mama Emmanuel Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= Block F1,no 43 moyosore shopping complex, Oshodi| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 816 038 6252| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 7AM-10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{eat | name= Ninolowo Canteen| alt= | url= | email= | address= 16 Moshalashi Street, oshodi Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 802 622 4510| tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 6AM-midnight| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} ==Drink== You would normally need to visit a restaurant, bar or hotel to get drinks, although there are some good pubs over there. * {{drink | name= Akanchawa Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=10 Alh. Tanimola St, Oshodi-Isolo Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 706 363 6628 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 8AM-11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name= Stone Bar| alt= | url= | email= | address= 17 Makinde St, Oshodi-Isolo , Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 808 179 0642 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Euro bar lagos / Don venice Wine | alt= | url= | email= | address= Park View Estate, 1 Sunday Aghedo St, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 903 197 9276 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Kass Place | alt= | url= | email= | address= 19 Ire-Akari Estate Rd, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Las Vegas Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= Mafoluku, Oshodi, Makinde St, Lagos| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 701 328 3293| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Rollers Bar, Club & Event Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= 28 Ago Palace Way, Oshodi-Isolo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +234 703 601 4857| tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} ==Sleep== There are nice hotels in this area although most of them are rated 2-3 stars * {{sleep | name=Maria Suites Limited | alt= | url= | email= | address= 25 Fatai Irawo St, Oshodi-Isolo , Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₦8,000 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Rich Anthonio Suites| alt= | url= | email= | address=Olusesi St, Ilasamaja, Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+234 803 332 3570 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{sleep | name= Emota Paradise Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= 3/5 Olufemi Samson St, Ilasamaja, Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Roppongi bar & lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address= 75 Oshodi Rd, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content= }} ==Stay safe== ==Connect== ==Go next== *[[Isolo]] *[[Ikeja]] *[[Ogba]] *[[Lekki]] {{IsPartOf|Lagos State}} {{outlinedistrict}} {{geo|6.5536|3.3361}} 09ohi2rih4hyeizh61tya2y8cuk4l1q 0 191218 4491800 4491674 2022-07-28T13:18:23Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Eat */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park, but outside Stromlo Park, the district contains Stromlo Park, a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> krtojn6t5sx8dlznlfz4iov6w0fm41m 4491801 4491800 2022-07-28T13:20:10Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Orientation */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park, but outside Stromlo Park, the district contains Stromlo Park, a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> e7jj8sthvut0trzc6fh6nixdgomb072 4491803 4491801 2022-07-28T13:26:49Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Mid-range */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park, but outside Stromlo Park, the district contains Stromlo Park, a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> o9mw4ko0xzv5vhfel3yn75n0hm9j2dh 4492159 4491803 2022-07-29T07:36:13Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Orientation */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> foys7s5fkptrgm79n1ieap0t7tvbhqp 4492174 4492159 2022-07-29T07:51:34Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Mid-range */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> gphut4p2lajfp19ixp4oagix540he2u 4492180 4492174 2022-07-29T07:57:03Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By bus */ no bus services to Stromlo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or the District of Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> r14syzd35ww1a1wx5iju8h2w7hsn1ri 4492212 4492180 2022-07-29T09:38:42Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Get in */ issues with walking to Stromlo wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> al930r0qaxt6fvrhaqb7hftn6d24lmp 4492245 4492212 2022-07-29T11:05:55Z SHB2000 2248002 /* National Arboretum */ + infobox wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] (Southern Highlands) of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> 300ha8bycnyfiezkgjs0wvfl71duy18 4492251 4492245 2022-07-29T11:26:07Z SHB2000 2248002 /* National Arboretum */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> a79p1ydjyeaoeah1rmxoqn7t8cd10f7 4492258 4492251 2022-07-29T11:37:31Z SHB2000 2248002 /* National Arboretum */ + fees wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, then be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. You can enter the National Arboretum free of charge, but you will need to pay for a parking ticket if you want to park at the village centre. Parking is very inexpensive – the max you'll have to pay is around $8 and funds usually go towards maintaining the arboretum. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> f23ntkjgqfrvkkdb5740hhyceb9cu6n 4492259 4492258 2022-07-29T11:38:58Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Orientation */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. You can enter the National Arboretum free of charge, but you will need to pay for a parking ticket if you want to park at the village centre. Parking is very inexpensive – the max you'll have to pay is around $8 and funds usually go towards maintaining the arboretum. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> e1r0600hm6jf0po3tupvjpxojucte3f 4492261 4492259 2022-07-29T11:53:12Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Sleep */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. You can enter the National Arboretum free of charge, but you will need to pay for a parking ticket if you want to park at the village centre. Parking is very inexpensive – the max you'll have to pay is around $8 and funds usually go towards maintaining the arboretum. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=Jamala Wildlife Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.jamalawildlifelodge.com.au/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=within the [[#National Zoo and Aquarium|National Zoo and Aquarium]] | phone=+61 2 6287 8444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin={{time|1PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Rest your head near to some of the most wildest animals. The three precincts; uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and the Jungle Bungalows each give a unique experience in the fact that you can get really close up with some wild animals such as giraffes, feel like you're in the midst of a jungle, but still feel very safe at the same time. The owners do tend to get a bit defensive though, it's costly and seeing wildlife isn't always guaranteed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> 5md8c2u0w4r1ohq89egepor9scmi0uu 4492262 4492261 2022-07-29T11:53:32Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Jamala Wildlife Lodge wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. You can enter the National Arboretum free of charge, but you will need to pay for a parking ticket if you want to park at the village centre. Parking is very inexpensive – the max you'll have to pay is around $8 and funds usually go towards maintaining the arboretum. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=Jamala Wildlife Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.jamalawildlifelodge.com.au/ | email=info@jamalawildlifelodge.com.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions=within the [[#National Zoo and Aquarium|National Zoo and Aquarium]] | phone=+61 2 6287 8444 | tollfree= | checkin={{time|1PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Rest your head near to some of the most wildest animals. The three precincts; uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and the Jungle Bungalows each give a unique experience in the fact that you can get really close up with some wild animals such as giraffes, feel like you're in the midst of a jungle, but still feel very safe at the same time. The owners do tend to get a bit defensive though, it's costly and seeing wildlife isn't always guaranteed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> fr24z97n65hcz11zr9u90xsv5m01h2x 4492263 4492262 2022-07-29T11:54:46Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Jamala Wildlife Lodge wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|pgname=Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}} [[File:WodenValleyfrmRedHillMay2005.jpg|thumb|250px|Woden Valley from Red Hill in South Canberra]] '''Weston Creek''', '''Molonglo Valley''' and '''Woden''' (sometimes called Woden Valley) are three districts of [[Canberra]] just west and southwest of [[Canberra/Acton|Acton]] and [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. They are just on the edge of Country ACT home to the National Arboretum, some of the most impressive greenery one could find in Canberra (without going to [[Country ACT]] that is...). Although Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden are three reasonably sized districts. In many ways, they are often treated as one. They have a single bus network, and [https://visitcanberra.com.au/our-neighbourhoods/south-canberra/woden-weston-creek-and-molonglo Canberra's official tourism website] categorises the three districts as one. Whilst the name of this article might be very lengthy, this article also covers the District of '''Stromlo''', essentially a rural district that starts at the western end of Weston Creek and borders the Murrumbidgee River to its west. It's very rural at this point, but a great place for mountain biking. ==Understand== ===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=mask1|name=Map of districts|zoom=12|width=600|height=580}} The following districts that are covered in this article listed from northwest to southeast. Unlike some other parts of Canberra, these names are commonly used in daily speech, both in government and colloquial conversation. When it comes to signage Woden and Weston Creek are two major focal points, but Molonglo Valley rarely appears; often because you would normally have to enter through Weston Creek. Stromlo, being entirely rural sadly has no mention on the poor, unaesthetic signs; just head west of Weston Creek and you'll eventually arrive at Stromlo. <!--do not alphabetize. leave urban districts first, then rural as with other canberran articles that have this format--> {{Regionlist |region1name=Molonglo Valley |region1color=#831b1b |region1description=One of the newest developments in the Australian Capital Territory, and home to the prime attraction of this district: the National Arboretum. Most of Molonglo still has an "under construction" feel as you'll see quite a lot of construction trucks around. It's near many important points of interest in [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Country ACT]] (in particular, Mount Stromlo), and one of the few places that feel so far away from a central business district, but yet only 10 km from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]]. |region2name=Weston Creek |region2color=#15770e |region2description=Mostly a residential area that looks and resembles any other part of a typical suburban district of suburb in Australia. It used to be a rather smelly area in the mid-20th century when a sewerage was in operation, but it's been closed since 1978 and has since grown as a residential area. |region3name=Woden (Woden Valley) |region3color=#2f9fa7 |region3description=Makes up one of the five major town centres of Canberra (with the other four being Civic, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Tuggeranong), that is mostly taken up by one mall: Westfield Woden, which contains many cafes, restaurants (and the most diverse range in this area) and stores. |region4name=Stromlo |region4color=#b0b319 |region4description=Just to the west slowly engulfed by the growing, residential Weston Creek, it's a semi-rural district of Canberra. Most of the district is taken up by the Stromlo Park a great place for mountain biking and Mount Stromlo Observatory, an [[Canberra/Acton|Australian National Univeristy]] site that's a great place to see the stars and planets – and if you do happen to come here during the day, be prepared to see hundreds of roos wandering around. }} ==Get in== ===By car=== All three districts are well connected by road: there is a freeway that runs through the centre of the three districts, also making it convenient to get around. If you are coming from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]], use the unnumbered Drakeford Drive up northwest, and the continue on Tuggeranong Parkway once the freeway grade road begins. From here, depending on which district you are intending to visit, you'll have to take different exits. If you are intending to go to either the districts of Weston Creek or Woden, exit onto Hindmarsh Drive, while if you are intending to visit Molonglo Valley, exit onto either Lady Denman Drive or Hindmarsh Drive. The Lady Denman Drive exit has all the important points of interests clearly marked on a brown tourist sign, so make sure to look out for the names of tourist spots, not the ones of the suburbs or Molonglo Valley. ===By bus=== To get to Woden, the ACTION buses R4, R5 and R6 stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Woden Interchange|lat=-35.344437|long=149.086908}}, all come from [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]], while R4 and R5 lines also come from [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT|Tuggeranong]]. To get into Molonglo, use the R10 ACTION bus from [[Canberra/Civic|Civic]] – it too passes South Canberra but passes by the Australian Defence College to the north of the district. Meanwhile if you're looking to get into Weston Creek, use the R7 ACTION bus which runs parallel to R10 until Streeton Dr. After passing Cooleman Court Interchange, the line terminates at {{marker|type=go|name=Weston Creek Terminus|lat=-35.343944|long=149.028096}}. There are no bus services to Stromlo – if you don't have a car, your best bet to reach Stromlo is to catch a taxi or an Uber. Walking is not advisable due to the long distances involved on non-existent paths. Just to give one example, the distance between the Mount Stromlo Observatory and Weston Creek Town Centre is 9.4 km, on a steep and requires you to walk on the road and you'll be a nuisance to drivers were you to walk on the road. Cycling is a better alternative to get around, but you'll often have to rent one closer to Civic. {{mapframe|align=center|width=600|height=500|name=Map of Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and Woden}}<!--{{mapshape|wikidata=Q1075130,Q260941,Q1178790,Q8049536}}--> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q112311137|title=STEP Circuit|fill={{StdColor|T1}}}} ==See== ===National Arboretum=== {{infobox|How many arboretums does the ACT have?|Okay, it might not be a question you might be thinking, but the answer to this rather trivial fact may in fact surprise you. Obviously, your first instinct would say "one"; after all, Washington, D.C. has one, Ottawa has one, Wellington has one, so it'd be natural for the ACT to have one. But no, instead, there are three. Yep, not one, not two, but three. The obvious first one is the National Arboretum, the second is the [[#Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum|Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum]] actually only a few metres away down in Yarramundi Reach and used to be the national arboretum until this new gigantic arboretum open. The third, [[Canberra/Namadgi_National_Park#Bendora Arboretum|Bendora Arboretum]] isn't quite in Canberra, but a 1-hour drive from the National Arboretum, but still within the ACT within Namadgi National Park. It's so far out that it's hard to even tell that Bendora Arboretum is an arboretum given it's in the midst of the bush (and often covered in snow during winter), but it was used to test which plants and trees would successfully grow in [[Canberra]].}} [[File:National Arboretum Canberra 13.jpg|thumb|300px|The Big Acorn, one of [[Australia's big things]] in the National Arboretum]] The '''[http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/ National Arboretum]''' opened in February 2013 as part of the celebrations of Canberra's centenary. While the plants still need a bit more time to grow, the site has good views over Lake Burley Griffin. If you need to contact the arboretum, try emailing {{email|arboretum@act.gov.au}} or by calling {{phone|+61 13 22 81}}. It's open {{time|6AM|8:30PM}} during daylight savings and {{time|7AM|5:30PM}} during non-daylight savings, though individual sections of the garden may have different opening hours. You can enter the National Arboretum free of charge, but you will need to pay for a parking ticket if you want to park at the village centre. Parking is very inexpensive – the max you'll have to pay is around $8 and funds usually go towards maintaining the arboretum. * {{see | name=Dairy Farmers Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=95 Forest Dr | lat=-35.2924 | long=149.0647 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=If you're here for the good views, this hill is a must-see. Situated within the southwest of the arboretum, this viewpoint offers spectacular scenery looking east along the length of Lake Burley Griffin. }} * {{see | name=Village Centre and National Bonsai and Penjing Collection | alt= | url=https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/venue-hire/bonsai-collection | email= | address=Forest Dr | lat=-35.2881| long=149.0693 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6251 3371 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–4PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=It has an extensive collection of miniature trees and forests along with 70 artworks (ranging from modern, to artworks that are over a century old). The village centre also contains a restaurant, a cafe, an information centre, toilets and a small souvenir store called {{marker|type=buy|name=The Curatoreum|url=http://www.thecuratoreum.com/|lat=-35.2881|long=149.0691}}. }} * The {{marker|type=see|name=STEP Botanic Garden | lat=-35.28524 | long=149.06644 }}, with "STEP" short for Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park, is perhaps the closest that you could find in the region to [[bush tucker]] – there's a good albeit rather small bush tucker botanic garden along with the typical grasses, shrubs and trees or anything you would find in the [[Southern Highlands (New South Wales)|Southern Tablelands]] of [[New South Wales]]. There's a short 1.5-km walk that you can take starting from the village centre where parking your car shouldn't pose issues. * Another must-see in the arboretum, especially during winter is the {{marker|type=see|name=Himalayan Cedars|lat=-35.28681|long=149.075791}}. Apart from the impressive sculpture that reads "wide brown land", symbolising what inland Australia is like (but not Canberra though), these cedars are about 100 years old (as of 2022, that's more than 10 times older than the arboretum it's located in) and is the most well-grown out of the relatively new arboretum. There's a 2.1-km loop trail starting from the village centre, but alternatively you can take your car up to the lookout and do a shorter walk if you're not feeling like walking the entire trail. ===Yarramundi Reach=== * {{see | name=Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.nca.gov.au/attractions/lindsay-pryor-national-arboretum | email= | address=Barrenjoey Dr. | lat=-35.29371 | long=149.080376 | directions=opposite the National Arboretum | phone=+61 2 6271 2888 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6552784 | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=It's a smaller version of the [[#National Arboretum|National Arboretum]] and in fact it's just opposite the freeway, but beside Lake Burley Griffin instead named after Lindsay Pryor, an Australian botanist. It's a great place to see some autumn colours and have a nice stroll by the lake, but maintenance has been a bit poor. }} * {{see | name=National Rock Garden | alt= | url=https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/ | email= | address=Forest Dr., Molonglo Valley | lat=-35.29164 | long=149.08077 | directions=cnr Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Dr | phone=+61 2 9290 2194 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-31 | content=A new precinct with an abundant amount of rocks displaying the rick geological heritage from all over Australia. There are two main rock collections on display; the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/federation-rocks/ Federation Rocks] and the [https://www.nationalrockgarden.com.au/rock-collection-2/featured-rocks/ Featured Rocks]. }} ===Other attractions=== [[File:National Zoo & Aquarium.jpg|thumb|300px|Outside the National Zoo and Aquarium]] * {{see | name=National Zoo and Aquarium | alt= | url=http://nationalzoo.com.au/ | email=frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.au | address=999 Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.2992 | long=149.0697 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 8400 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|5PM}} | price=Adult $45, senior/student $37, child $25 | wikidata=Q495039 | content=This privately owned zoo and aquarium offers the standard service plus special tours that allow interaction with the animals. The range of tours offers opportunities to interact with animals (feed or touch) including tigers, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, bears, dingos, elands and snakes. The tours are quite special and certainly worth it if you love animals. Make sure that you turn up at the 'Check in time' for a tour instead of the start time as the two are different. }} * {{see | name=Scrivener Dam | alt= | url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254:fact-sheets&catid=60:links-education&Itemid=248#20 | email= | address=Lady Denman Drive | lat=-35.29961 | long=149.07221 | directions=next to the National Zoo and Aquarium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scrivener Dam | wikidata=Q2884986 | content=This small dam across the Molonglo River was completed in 1963 in order to create Lake Burley Griffin. A viewing platform is located off Lady Denman Drive near the eastern edge of the dam. }} * {{see | name=Stromlo Cottage | alt= | url= | email=mingle@act.gov.au | address=Noffs Cres, Coombs | lat=-35.32374 | long=149.0508 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 777 952 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-17 | content=A cottage built in 1926 that once served as accommodation for an officer. Today, it tells the story of how Canberra became the way it is. }} ==Do== [[File:Mount Stromlo satellite laser ranging facility 01.jpg|thumb|300px|Mount Stromlo Observatory's laser ranging facility]] * {{do | name=Mount Stromlo Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/ | email= | address=Cotter Road, Weston Creek | lat=-35.320278 | long=149.006944 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6125 0230 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1310548 | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=See the stars and planets in Australia's premier astronomical observatory. Badly damaged in 2003 bushfires, the partially rebuilt observatory reopened in October 2004. They run a Saturday night star gazing event for the public, call {{phone|+61 2 6125 0232}}. The site's damaged buildings and equipment remain and may be fascinating for tourists. While you will certainly get better views out in the midst of the [[Outback]], there are few observatories where you can get great views and yet still be so close to civilization at the same time! }} * {{do | name=Escape Rooms Canberra | alt= | url=http://www.escaperoomscanberra.com/ | email=info@escaperoomscanberra.com | address=2/24 Dundas Ct, Phillip | lat=-35.354 | long=149.0877 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6281 5729 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 9:30AM–9:30PM, F Sa 9AM–10:30PM, Su 9AM–10PM | price=$40 per person | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=A fun way to challenge yourself with many different escapes. There's also a cocktail bar near the end. }} * {{do | name=Oakey Hill Nature Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-35.3383 | long=149.068388 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 2087 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A small nature reserve nestled between the suburbs of Weston and Lyons separating the districts of Woden and Weston Creek, this park contains several short walking trails, many of which pass through what was once land used by farmers before Canberra was built, and it is now a good place to see kangaroos without going too far away from the city. }} * {{do | name=Stromlo Forest Park | alt= | url=http://www.stromloforestpark.act.gov.au/ | email=stromloforestpark@act.gov.au | address=Dave McInnes Rd, Stromlo | lat=-35.319979 | long=149.025748 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6207 8484 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|6AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=Though the park has nothing appealing in its name, this park contains a whole network of trails – it's your choice on whether you would like to explore these trails via foot, mountain bike or even by horse riding! There is one nearby bike rental shop; [https://www.cyclecityhire.com.au/ Cycle City Hire My Bike], with mountain bikes available for rent. }} ==Buy== ===Malls and shopping centres=== [[File:Westfield Woden November 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|Inside Westfield Woden]] * {{buy | name=Cooleman Court | alt= | url=http://coolemancourt.com.au/ | email= | address=Brierly St, Weston | lat=-35.340588 | long=149.052622 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 8800 | tollfree= | hours=M–W {{time|9AM|5:30PM}}, Th {{time|9AM|7PM}}, F {{time|9AM|8PM}}, Sa {{time|9AM|5PM}}, Su {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q96375455 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range. }} * {{buy | name=Westfield Woden | alt= | url=http://www.westfield.com.au/woden/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.3464 | long=149.0868 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7988781 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized Westfield featuring a David Jones department store, a Big W, two supermarkets, approximately 200 specialty stores, and a food court. }} ===Market=== * {{buy | name=Southside Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/southsidefarmersmarketcanberra/ | email=enquiries@canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au | address=Launceston St., Phillip | lat=-35.340018 | long=149.0888 | directions=Woden CIT (formerly Woden High School) (Ainsworth Street near Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip) | phone=+61 427 807 801 | tollfree= | hours=Su 9AM-noon | price= | content=While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related. }} ===Bookstores=== * {{buy | name=Alexander Fax Booksellers | alt= | url=http://www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 10, Mawson House, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson | lat=-35.364744 | long=149.0945 | directions=near the post office | phone=+61 2 6290 0140 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Second-hand bookshop which specialises in military history. }} * {{buy | name=Harry Hartog | alt= | url=http://www.harryhartog.com.au/ | email= | address=Ground floor, Westfield Woden | lat=-35.34594 | long=149.0858 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6232 5832 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction. }} ==Eat== Though these three districts often are categorised under one in many contexts, in the culinary world, what you find in each district radically differs. In Woden, you will find many modern Australian restaurants, along with various restaurants serving ethnic cuisines just like Canberra's four other town centres. Weston Creek only has the typical scene that you would find in a rural town in New South Wales; in Weston Creek’s case, most restaurants are in Cooleman Court Shopping Centre. Meanwhile, Molonglo barely has any eateries because it is a newer housing development with only fast-food chains. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Chapman Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.chapmancafe.com.au/ | email= | address=Perry Dr., Chapman | lat=-35.3558 | long=149.0405 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6288 4999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content=A fish and chip takeaway cafe with some great hot dogs, burgers (be aware that it comes with beetroot), pizza, seafood or any classic [[Australian cuisine|Australian]] hot food. }} * {{eat | name=Hansel & Gretel | alt= | url=https://www.hanselandgretel.online/ | email= | address=40 Townshend St., Phillip | lat=-35.353185 | long=149.0881 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 5009 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8AM–4PM | price= | content=Great European-style shop and cafe. Has a couple of easter bunnies during the easter season. }} * {{eat | name=Pitch Black Cafe | alt= | url=https://pitch-black-cafe.business.site/ | email=billpesi52@gmail.com | address=14 Rivett Pl., Rivett | lat=-35.3474 | long=149.0367 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5136 5258 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|7:30AM|2:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=Serving great Seven Mile Roasters coffee, it is known for its variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets available. However, a must-try of this cafe is the tradies breakfast special, which is not just for tradies, but for everyone. }} * {{eat | name=Turkish Pide House | alt=Pide House | url=http://www.turkishpidehousebelconnen.com.au/ | email= | address=Woden Plaza, 97-99 Corinna Street, Woden | lat=-35.346158 | long=149.0845 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6260 3016 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:30AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-02-27 | content=A nice, inexpensive Turkish food in a proper restaurant that is open all day – one of the very few places to eat in Canberra that are open all day. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Bruno's Truffels | alt= | url=http://www.brunostruffels.com.au/ | email= | address=Unit 2, 106 Mawson Place, Mawson | lat=-35.365625 | long=149.0937 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 6377 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9AM|4PM}}, Sa Su {{time|7:30AM|2PM}} | price= | content=Nice cafe and shop for locally made chocolates and pastries. The building might look a bit dated though. }} * {{eat | name=Canberra Southern Cross Club | alt= | url=https://www.cscc.com.au/woden | email=reception.woden@cscc.com.au | address=92-96 Corinna St, Phillip | lat=-35.3485 | long=149.0878 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6105 9970 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4AM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several dining establishments within it. Breakfast is usually served until 11AM though there are no limitations after that. It does get a little bit crowded afterwards, so it might be wise to make an online booking, but a credit card booking guarantee applies; $5 per person. }} * {{eat | name=Daana | alt= | url=http://www.daana.com.au/ | email=chef@daana.com.au | address=83 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.3332 | long=149.0802 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5105 1048 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 5:30–9PM (closed Sundays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=A vibrant South Indian restaurant but the chefs here have taken it further and blended Indigenous Australian ingredients ([[Australian cuisine#Indigenous food (bush tucker)|bush tucker]]) into their traditional recipes – creative! }} * {{eat | name=Dumpling Social | alt= | url=https://dumplingsocial.com.au/ | email=eat@dumplingsocial.com.au | address=Shop R02/9 Bradley St, Phillip | lat=-35.34665 | long=149.0875| directions= | phone=+61 409 246 888 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|11AM|9PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=A modern Chinese-Australian restaurant with a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with some yummy and flavourful dumplings! However, the price is rather expensive for what you actually get, but you'll get the true taste of dumplings compared to a $8 dumpling in Civic. }} * {{eat | name=Lemongrass | alt= | url=http://lemongrassthai.com.au/ | email= | address=88 Corrina St, Phillip | lat=-35.34828 | long=149.0866 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 1144 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa Su 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A borderline budget–mid-range restaurant with simple Thai food that doesn't really differ from any other Australianised Thai restaurant, let alone its few branches elsehwere. Unfortunately, takeaways tend to get overly prioritised so you might have to wait a while before you get your meal. }} * {{eat | name=Maestral Seafood Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.maestral.com.au/ | email= | address=13 Trenerry Street, Weston Creek | lat=-35.3416 | long=149.051743 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6287 3930 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serving Mediterranean and Croatian cuisines with lots of fresh seafood and steak. Offers dine-in, takeaway and BYO options. }} * {{eat | name=Namaste India Restaurant | alt= | url=https://namasteindiarestaurant-ea.com.au/order-now#lunch-and-dinner-deals | email= | address=28 Corinna St | lat=-35.345698 | long=149.0837 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6282 0099 | tollfree= | hours={{time|5PM|9PM}} (closed Tuesdays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Perhaps one of the most finest authentic Indian restaurants one could find outside Canberra Central. The most popular meal in this restaurant is their butter chicken, but their garlic naan is also popular. }} * {{eat | name=Rama's | alt= | url=http://www.ramas.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 6, Pearce Shopping Centre, Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | lat=-35.3627 | long=149.0816 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6286 1964, +61 2 6286 9437 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa {{time|5PM|8PM}} | price= | content=Serving Fijian and Indian cuisine (and sometimes a mix of both), and has been long established with some of the finest curries in town. However, it can be very noisy at times. }} * {{eat | name=Space Kitchen | alt= | url=https://space-kitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=12 Furzer St., Phillip | lat=-35.3418 | long=149.0836 | directions=cnr Furzer St and Worgan St | phone=+61 2 6281 6668 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 7:30AM–5PM, Sa 8AM–3PM (closed Sundays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-30 | content=If colourful meals are your delight, then this cafe has got plenty of it – cakes, deserts and even salads. Apart from the very jolly looking meals, this cafe also has plenty of breakfast items and burgers. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Kickin'Inn | alt= | url=https://www.kickininn.com.au/ | email=woden@kickininn.com.au | address=cnr Hindmarsh Dr and Ball St, Phillip | lat=-35.348612 | long=149.08655 | directions= | phone=+61 2 8103 1828 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–9PM; F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Why visit a seafood restaurant in an inland city you ask? It's a kajun seafood restaurant so food is quite spicy (a good place if you want to spice up your tastebuds) but prices soar up to $170 at times but in return, the portions are quite large. Sometimes the starters might be enough as a meal for one person. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=The Alby | alt= | url=https://thealby.com.au/ | email= | address=45 Furzer St, Phillip | lat=-35.344136 | long=149.0847 | directions= | phone=+61 2 5127 6000 | tollfree= | hours={{time|11AM|11PM}} (closed Mondays) | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=While it has a restaurant too, the Alby is most known for its bar. The bar contains several other activities on some nights too. }} * {{drink | name=Sharetea Woden | alt= | url=https://sharetea.com.au/ | email= | address=Keltie St, Phillip | lat=-35.346633 | long=149.0871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Th {{time|10:30AM|5PM}}; F {{time|10:30AM|8PM}}; Sa Su {{time|10:30AM|6PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A bubble tea store, perhaps quite an unusual sight for Canberra. Most of the favourites consumed here is any drink that has the name "Tiger" in it (such as the ''Tiger Milk Tea''). }} ==Sleep== [[File:Abode hotel Woden January 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|Abode Hotel in Woden]] Unusually, accommodation within all three districts are very limited and nearly all accommodation can only be found in Woden – the closest point to South Canberra. If you're looking for a better range, you might be better off trying in nearby [[Canberra/South Canberra|South Canberra]]. <!--===Budget=== ===Mid-range===--> * {{sleep | name=Abode Woden | alt= | url=https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ | email= | address=10 Bowes St, Phillip | lat=-35.34341 | long=149.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 2 6108 4950 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $150 | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Contains several types of rooms including a studio room, a king studio and an executive studio. The former two are designed for two visitors, while the latter is for three. }} * {{sleep | name=A Home Away From Home | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Wynter Pl, Hughes | lat=-35.332015 | long=149.096496 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin={{time|2PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price=from $133 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=Accommodation in a rather unusual residential area which includes free Wi-Fi, a garden view and parking. The hotel does not have any sort of contact info, and unfortunately the only way to make bookings is through booking agents – not directly. }} * {{sleep | name=Jamala Wildlife Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.jamalawildlifelodge.com.au/ | email=info@jamalawildlifelodge.com.au | address= | lat=-35.2993 | long=149.0702 | directions=within the [[#National Zoo and Aquarium|National Zoo and Aquarium]] | phone=+61 2 6287 8444 | tollfree= | checkin={{time|1PM}} | checkout={{time|11AM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content=Rest your head near to some of the most wildest animals. The three precincts; uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and the Jungle Bungalows each give a unique experience in the fact that you can get really close up with some wild animals such as giraffes, feel like you're in the midst of a jungle, but still feel very safe at the same time. The owners do tend to get a bit defensive though, it's costly and seeing wildlife isn't always guaranteed. }} * {{sleep | name=The Statesman Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.statesmanhotel.com.au/ | email= | address=14 Theodore St, Curtin | lat=-35.326477 | long=149.0825 | directions=cnt Theodore St. and Strangways St. | phone=+61 2 6281 1777 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $106 | lastedit=2022-03-26 | content=A reasonably sized hotel though its building may look a bit old and dated. It is also right next to a bottle shop, and take for what it's worth. }} <!-- ===Splurge===--> ==Connect== Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have good connection in all three districts. Wi-Fi isn't as freely available in other districts, and you might have to head over to South Canberra for that. {{IsPartOf|Canberra}} {{guidedistrict}} {{geo|-35.3227|149.0613|zoom=13}} {{relatedWikipedia|Weston Creek}} {{relatedWikipedia|Molonglo Valley}} {{relatedWikipedia|Woden}} 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</maplink> n86m1lxedpu9uk3t6rxrehfx3862gko 0 192310 4492192 4490601 2022-07-29T08:08:18Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sunshine Coast banner.jpg|pgname=Sunshine Coast|disambig=yes}} The '''Sunshine Coast''', or the '''Sunny Coast''' as it's colloquially known, is a peri-urban area and a holiday city comprising of several settlements in [[South East Queensland]]. It had a population of around about {{populationof}}, making it Queensland's third largest settlement behind [[Brisbane]] and the [[Gold Coast]], and the ninth in Australia. If the Sunshine Coast had to be described in six words, it'd be "budget alternative to the Gold Coast". Though it used to be a relatively quieter beachside destination, since the 2000s, the [[Gold Coast]] has been getting more expensive and almost unaffordable for budget travellers, popularising the Sunshine Coast into a popular holiday destination as it is now. ==Understand== [[File:King's Beach since Friday 14th April, 2006 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|300px|King Beach, Caloundra]] Renowned for its relaxed approach to Queensland life, the Sunshine Coast is famous for its uncrowded white sand beaches and green scenery. Stretching for nearly 70 km (43 miles), the Sunshine Coast falls within the Sunshine Coast Council's jurisdiction and provides for a great (and popular) escape from Brisbane, or the Gold Coast. The city is also a holiday spot even for Queenslanders and the Sunshine Coast is a great place to relax, unwind and taste the amazing local produce. One notable difference from other cities is that the Sunshine Coast is not one city, but rather a series of towns and cities that make up the settlement. Some parts of the Sunshine Coast like Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba or Mudjimba can be described more as suburbs, while other parts like Maleny, Montville or Beerwah resemble more like towns, not suburbs, while some like Coolum Beach or Marcoola are somewhat in-between. ===History=== The first bit of the Sunshine Coast that was explored by Europeans were the Glass House Mountains which were sighted by Captain James Cook from the deck of the ''HM Endeavour'' in 1770 when he was sailing along the East Coast. Many of the Sunshine Coast's towns began as simple ports and jetties for timber industry during the 1860s and 1870s, as the area once had magnificent stands of forest. Likewise, the region's road biggen snigging tracks for hauling timber. Timbergetters used the region's creeks, rivers and lakes as seaways to float out their logs of cedar - the resultant wood being shipped far afield as Europe. Today, the Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. As the region became increasingly residential, most of the district's small farms, especially tropical farms have now disappeared. Instead business concerned with retail, catering and tourism are now of greater interest in this region. ===Geography and orientation=== The Sunshine Coast is mostly flat near the coastal areas, where most of the population lives (within 10 km from the coast). It's roughly between the -26th and -27th degree line from the equator, meaning that it's subtropical, but the Sunshine Coast does cop a lot of bad whether events which often happen in the tropics, such as cyclones. A bit west of the coastal areas, is the [[Glass House Mountains]], which can be said to be Queensland's most iconic mountains. The mountains are part of a now extinct volcanic range, and are today a sacred site for the Indigenous peoples. A little further west is the [[Great Dividing Range]], the world's third longest mountain range, but unlike a bit further south in [[New South Wales]], the elevation change when travelling is relatively lower, and the range is not the most obvious range at sight. This article covers the areas of the Sunshine Coast, except the [[Glass House Mountains]]. which is on the border between [[Moreton Bay]] and the Sunshine Coast. Similarly, other destinations often thought to be part of the Sunshine Coast but are not part of the local government area such as [[Noosa]] are also covered in separate articles. <!--===Orientation=== {{mapframe|show=map1}} These are the following suburbs that make up where most of the population lives. It's relatively small, but useful to know when getting around. {{Regionlist |region1name=Caloundra |region1color={{StdColor|T1}} |region1items= |region1description= |region2name=Maroochydore |region2color={{StdColor|T2}} |region2items= |region2description= |region3name=Mooloolaba |region3color={{StdColor|T3}} |region3items= |region3description= |region4name=Coolum Beach |region4color={{StdColor|T4}} |region4items= |region4description= }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|title=Caloundra|fill={{StdColor|T1}}|wikidata=Q5023889,Q5023895,Q6333575,Q5579192,Q6412871,Q7493886,Q6890340,Q14935473,Q48791417,Q5273835,Q4869855,Q4795571,Q5195169,Q6819234,Q85754082,Q4884146|stroke-opacity=0.05|group=map1}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|title=Maroochydore|fill={{StdColor|T2}}|wikidata=Q3294613|stroke-opacity=0.05|group=map1}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|title=Mooloolaba|fill={{StdColor|T3}}|wikidata=Q1530307|stroke-opacity=0.05|group=map1}} --> ===Visitor information=== The Sunshine Coast has several visitor centres, but there are only three in the major built-up coastal areas; one near the airport, the other in Buderim and a third in Caloundra, which is temporarily closed. The others are all in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. For online information, see the [https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/visitor-information-centres Sunshine Coast tourism] website. In the coastal areas: * {{listing | name=Sunshine Coast Airport Visitor Information Centre | alt= | url=https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/info/56b260d32880253d74c49493/sunshine-coast-airport-visitor-information-centre | email= | address=Friendship Ave, Mudjimba | lat=-26.6054 | long=153.0886 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5448 9088 | tollfree= | hours=24/7, staffed between 9:30AM–3:30PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A small airport visitor centre between all the rental car companies in the arrivals hall with plenty of maps and brochures about things to see and do with some itineraries in the Sunshine Coast. }} * {{listing | name=Buderim Information Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=4 Burnett St, Buderim | lat=-26.6859 | long=153.0502 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5477 0944 | tollfree= | hours=M–F {{time|9:30AM|3:30PM}} Sa {{time|10AM|12:30PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A small regional visitor information centre in a 1937 post office. It's the closest visitor centre that is outside the airport and in the population centre. }} * {{listing | name=Caloundra Tourist Information Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=7 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra | lat=-26.798528 | long=153.114306 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5458 8846 | tollfree= | hours=9AM–3PM but temporarily closed | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content= }} In the hinterland: * {{listing | name=Glass House Mountains Visitor and Interpretive Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-26.898932 | long=152.958418 | directions=see [[Glass House Mountains#Understand|Glass House Mountains]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Kenilworth Visitor Information Centre | alt= | url=http://www.kenilworthinfocentre.org.au/ | email= | address=, 9 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth | lat= | long= | directions=near Gum Nut Park | phone=+61 7 5446 0122 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|10AM|3PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Maleny Visitor Information Centre | alt= | url=https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ | email= | address=2/23 Maple St, Maleny | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 9033 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM-4PM, Su 10AM–3:30PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Montville Visitor Information Centre | alt= | url=https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/info/56b260d12cbcbe7073adaf0c/montville-visitor-information-centre | email= | address=198 Main St., Montville | lat=-26.691827 | long=152.894437 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5458 8845, 1300 847 481 (domestic) | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|10AM|4PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A small visitor centre with specialised information about the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Free Wi-Fi. }} Other sites: * [https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/ Sunshine Coast tourism website] * [https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Council website] * [https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast Queensland tourism website] * [https://www.australia.com/en/places/brisbane-and-surrounds/guide-to-the-sunshine-coast.html Australia tourism website] ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Jetstar about the Land at Sunshine coast.jpg|thumb|300px|A Jetstar airways landing at Sunshine Coast Airport]] * {{go | name=Sunshine Coast Airport | alt={{IATA|MCY}} | url=http://www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au | email= | address= | lat=-26.603333 | long=153.091667 | directions=10 km north of Maroochydore | phone=+61 7 5453 1500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sunshine Coast Airport | wikidata=Q903231 | content=Has daily flights to [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. The airport has good facilities for an airport of its size, with multiple ATMs, rental cars, transfer services, and food and shopping outlets. }} There is a small cafe in the arrivals area, selling coffee and snacks, open from the first flight to the last. Most of the facilities are located after clearing security in the departures area, there is a cafe, a salad store, jewellery store, bookstore and a bar. There is an outside area next to the tarmac which can be an area to enjoy a drink while waiting for your flight. The Translink (Sunbus) 622 bus services the airport terminal hourly between Maroochydore and Noosa Junction, but somewhat inconveniently stops before the last flights arrive from Sydney and Melbourne. The 620 bus runs later and with greater frequency, but only stops on David Low Way outside the airport precinct. It is just over 1 km to walk from this stop to the airport terminal, walk along the Friendship Drive out of the airport, turn right onto David Low way and walk the short distance to the stop. Change at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore for points south. Change at Noosa Junction for Noosa Heads and Noosaville. The rental car chains are located in arrivals. Door to door transfers are available to the entire sunshine coast area, but should be pre-booked. Henry's operates north (to Noosa and Coolum), and Sun-air operates south to Maroochydore, and Caloundra. Discounts are available for groups - expect to pay around $20 per person. If you haven't pre-booked, Henry's has a desk inside the arrivals area, where you can see if there is availability on the next shuttle. Sun-air has no presence at the airport, and you'll have to call them to see if you can arrange a pickup. Sunshine Coast Taxis are available and operated by Suncoast cabs ({{phone|131 008 (domestic)}}). It can cost up to $100 to get to Noosa by taxi from the airport. ===By car=== {{infobox|Where is the Sunshine Coast?|When driving, and if it's your first time visiting the Sunshine Coast, it may be a strange question to think about, but you might be thinking of that when driving. When you're outside the Sunshine Coast LGA, without a GPS, your first instinct may be just follow the signs to "Sunshine Coast". However, just around 25 km from the population centres of the Sunshine Coast, "Sunshine Coast" no longer appears as a focal point, unlike other cities in Australia where the name of the city refers to the CBD of the city, that is not the case for the Sunshine Coast as it has no primary CBD or population center. Instead, once you enter the Sunshine Coast and to get to the population centres, follow the signs to either Caloundra, Mooloolaba or Maroochydore. }} [[File:Bruce Highway, Beerwah, Queensland, 2021.jpg|thumb|The Bruce Highway in Beerwah]] From [[Brisbane]], a trip to the Sunshine Coast usually takes an hour mostly done on motorways, though this could be longer depending on where you are going. From the <abbr title="Central Business District (city centre or downtown)">CBD</abbr>, use the '''M3 Riverside Expressway''' north for a few metres until the motorway ends. Once it ends, turn right onto '''M3 Hale Street''' which becomes the '''M3 River City Bypass'''. Just before the M3 becomes the A3, exit onto the '''M7 AirportLink Tunnel''' until the '''A3 Gympie Road'''. Once at the exit, take the exit and continue A3 until the next motorway. After about 10 kilometres, the road becomes the '''M3 Gympie Arterial Road''' which later merges with the '''M1 Gateway Motorway'''. If you are coming from [[Logan City (Queensland)|Logan]] or the [[Gold Coast]], use the '''M1 Pacific Motorway''' north and just as the road becomes the '''M3 Pacific Mwy''', exit onto the '''M1 Gateway Motorway''' until the end of the motorway which eventually merges with the '''M3 Gympie Arterial Road'''. Do note that the Gateway Motorway is tolled. Once the two motorways have merged, you will be on the '''M1 Bruce Highway''', and continue on that road for {{km|50}}. After that, you'd have entered the Sunshine Coast region, though the exits to the major population centres only come after another 10 km and the two major exits include '''Exit 188''' onto Caloundra Road (<abbr title="State Route 6">SR 6</abbr>) which is the exit to use if you're heading to Caloundra, Beerwah, Beerburrum, the Australia Zoo or the Glass House Mountains and '''Exit 194''' onto the '''Sunshine Motorway''' (<abbr title="State Route 70">SR 70</abbr>), 6 km after Caloundra Rd, used to get to Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Coolum, Mudjimba or anywhere that falls along the "motorway". ===By bus=== It is also possible to take a coach from Brisbane and/or the Gold Coast. There is a cheap, regular local bus connecting the population centres of the Sunshine Coast, with possible plans to build a tram line in the future. ===By train=== Queensland Rail runs the [http://www.citytrain.com.au/ Citytrain service], which runs on the North Coast rail line from [[Brisbane]] to {{marker | type=go | name=Landsborough railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-26.8081 | long=152.9657 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Landsborough railway station | image=Landsborough Railway Station, Queensland, Sep 2012.JPG | wikidata=Q6485047 }} and Nambour, with connecting buses to the population centres of Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and [[Noosa]]. See [http://www.qr.com.au/ Queensland Rail (QR)]. ==Get around== {{mapframe|align=center|width=900|height=550}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q828357}} ===By car=== Car is by far the easiest way to see most attractions in a short amount of time, or at your own pace. Larger car hire companies may offer relocations to [[Brisbane Airport]] or the Gold Coast. Try the major national renters with services at Maroochy Airport or other local independents that rent new cars. *'''[http://www.cutpricecarrentals.com Cut Price Car Rentals]''' *'''[http://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au East Coast Car Rentals]''' *'''[http://www.suncoastcarrentals.com Suncoast Car Rentals]''' * '''[http://www.selectrentacar.com.au Select Rent A Car]''' * '''[http://www.thrifty.com.au/ Thrifty Car Rental]''' In practice, there are three major roads that traverse the Sunshine Coast used to get around. One of them is a motorway, another only partially a motorway and the other just a normal urban arterial road. The other roads in the region are all otherwise local roads. The first one is the '''Bruce Highway''' (M1) which starts from Brisbane and has several exits in the region, though the main exits are ones used to go to Yandina, Eumundi, while the southern gateway from the area surrounding Maroochydore and Caloundra. This road is a motorway for the entirety of its length in the Sunshine Coast. The second is the '''Sunshine Motorway''' / '''Emu Mountain Road''' (<abbr title="State Route 70">SR 70</abbr>) which is only partially a motorway. It starts at Sippy Downs, then makes its way up to Mooloolaba. At Mooloolaba, you'd hit the Nickelin Way Interchange, and make sure to exit (to stay on the motorway) as otherwise you may end up on busy urban streets where the motorway's direction suddenly changes. After the exit, it heads north parallel to Bruce Hwy but passing the population centres of Maroochydore, Pacific Paradise and Mudjimba before becoming a one-lane motorway. Continue on the motorway up to towns like Coolum which eventually goes up to [[Noosa]]. The last is not one road, but a series of roads, '''State Route 6''' starts from Beerwah, and runs parallel to the former route but rather goes within the population centres. It is convenient if you're just intending to go from one population centre to another without going on motorways. ===By train=== [[File:Sunshine-Coast-railway-line-map.png|thumb|700px|center|A map of the train route in the Sunshine Coast]] The '''[https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/Train/T/sunshine-coast-line Sunshine Coast]''' line passes through several stops in the Sunshine Coast though the railway largely runs inland and does not reach the major population centres. The line starts at the Roma Street busway station in Brisbane, winds its way up north passing Caboolture, Beerburrum, the Glass House Mountains, Beerwah and several other stops before heading north to [[Gympie]]. If you are staying somewhere along the coast, you will need to take the bus. === By public transport === The Sunshine Coast is part of the Queensland [https://translink.com.au/ '''translink'''] area network. Bus network runs in most directions but is easy access from Maroochydore all the way to Noosa’s Hastings street. Easiest way to travel with Translink bus services is via the [https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/go-card '''Go-Card'''] which is available in most newsagencies. The Go-Cards will work on all public transport trains, buses and ferry services in Queensland. Sunshine Plaza is a hub for the bus services in the Maroochy area. ==See== ===Museums and historic sites=== [[File:Queensland Air Museum hangar 2.jpg|thumb|A Hangar 2 display in the Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra West]] [[File:Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli, Queensland 04.jpg|thumb|Sunshine Castle in Bli Bli]] * {{see | name=Caloundra Lighthouses | alt= | url= | email= | address=3 Canberra Terrace, Kings Beach | lat=-26.8014 | long=153.1376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q28035392 | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content=Two lighthouses both quite historic (at least, in Queensland terms), that were designed to light up the passage to the North-West channel. There's a volunteer organisation that manages the lighthouse, and on occasion, you can pay $2 to go to the top. }} * {{see | name=Eumundi Museum | alt= | url=https://www.eumundimuseum.org/ | email= | address=73 Memorial Dr, Eumundi | lat=-26.4772 | long=152.9521 | directions=corner of Gridley Street and Memorial Dr | phone=+61 7 5442 8762 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Sa 10AM–3PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=A local history museum with many old photographs of historical Eumundi, Indigenous artifacts from the region, old documents etc. There is also a small art gallery, but behind the museum. }} * {{see | name=Landsborough Museum | alt=Landsborough Historical Museum | url=http://www.landsboroughmuseum.org.au/ | email= | address=4 Maleny St., Landsborough | lat=-26.8094 | long=152.9648 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 1755 | tollfree= | hours=W–F Su 9AM–3PM | price=$5 per adult, seniors and pensioners. Children under 15 can enter free | wikidata=Q28183735 | content=A local history museum established in 1976 which preserves some collections on what life used to be like on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, including plenty of old machinery from the farmlands. }} * {{see | name=Maleny Light Horse Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Maleny RSL Club at Bunya St., Maleny | lat=-26.759189 | long=152.853561 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Commemorates the traditions and skills of the Queensland Mounted Infantry (which were part of the Queensland Police Force) and the Australian Light Horse, a military force noted for its contribution to the Boer War and World War I. Open Sundays, ANZAC Day, Australia Day, Remembrance Day and by appointment. }} * {{see | name=Maroochydore RSL Museum | alt= | url=https://maroochyrsl.com.au/league/military-museum/ | email=mrslmuseum@maroochyrsl.com.au | address=105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore | lat=-26.655541 | long=153.093412 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5443 1719 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 9AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=A military museum inside of Maroochy RSL, with a large collection of memorabilia and remains as a legacy for the Australian Defence Force. Items on display include frigates, gunships, aviation instruments and bomb casings. }} * {{see | name=Point Cartwright Lighthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pacific Blvd, Buddina | lat=-26.679706 | long=153.138458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7207976 | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A 32-metre lighthouse constructed in 1978 marking the entrance to the North-West Channel. Unlike most other lighthouses, Port Cartwright has always been automatically operated owing its recent completion date. As with most other lighthouses, the outside is free to enter, but the inside of the tower is closed to the public. }} * {{see | name=Queensland Air Museum | alt= | url=http://www.qam.com.au | email= | address=7 Pathfinder Dr, Caloundra West | lat=-26.798 | long=153.1096 | directions=in Caloundra Aerodrome | phone=+61 7 5492 5930 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-4PM | price=$15 | wikidata=Q14935546 | content=Great collection of aircraft and a place to learn more about [[aviation history]], especially considering the nondescript location and good price. }} * {{see | name=Seaview House | alt=St Isidore's Farm College | url=https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=601467 | email= | address=40 Post Office Road | lat=-26.620192 | long=152.865643 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Most historic house in the region, built in the early 1900s by Mapleton orchardist William James Smithnow, and later bought by Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane for tertiary training. Now privately owned. }} * {{see | name=Sunshine Castle | alt= | url=http://sunshinecastle.com/ | email= | address=292-296 David Low Way, Bli Bli | lat=-26.62353 | long=153.0397 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5448 4477 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM–4:30PM, Su 10AM–3PM | price= | image=Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli, Queensland 06.jpg | lastedit=2022-05-15 | content=It is not the most historic castle that you could find, but the inside resembles very much a typical European medieval castle. }} ===Lookouts=== * {{see | name=Howells Knob Lookout | alt= | url= | email= | address=Reeseville Road | lat=-26.760355 | long=152.810118 | directions=off Maleny-Kenilworth Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-24 | content=One of the highest points in the Maleny area, with good views of the Glass House Mountains and islands off the coast. }} *{{see | name=Witta Lookout | alt= | url= | email= | address=460 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta | lat=-26.718948 | long=152.817189 | directions=7 km from Maleny, opposite Gumland Drive. | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24/7 | price= | content=Overlooking the Conondale Valley with Mary Valley and Conondale Ranges in the western distance. Great place at sunrise to catch the spectacular dawn colours across the ranges and the spectacular sunset views. }} ===Zoos and aquariums=== [[File:Mossman the Croc - Australia Zoo - Beerwah Queensland Australia - Flickr - Cindy Andrie.jpg|thumb|The crocodile show at the Australia Zoo]] * {{see | name=Australia Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.australiazoo.com.au/ | email= | address=1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah | lat=-26.8366 | long=152.9595 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5436 2000 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|5PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q781321 | content=Owned and run by the family of the late Steve Irwin, is a popular tourist drawcard. The site tends to be frequented more by overseas visitors. }} * {{see | name=Wildlife HQ Zoo | alt= | url=https://whqzoo.com/ | email= | address=76 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye | lat=-26.672672 | long=152.990781 | directions= | phone=+61 428 660 671 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|4PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q24090077 | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=Although this zoo is not as famous as its other Sunshine Coast Counterpart, this is a zoo with a ZAA Accreditation Program, which means they have animal welfare in mind. There is also a greater focus on Australian wildlife rather than what you'd find in any other zoo. }} * {{see | name=Sea Life Sunshine Coast | alt=SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium | url=https://www.visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast/ | email= | address=Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba | lat=-26.6828 | long=153.121 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=1800 195 650 | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|3PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q7883058 | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=A fantastic aquarium located adjacent to the Wharf. Popular with tourists and local alike, you can catch the seal shows, swim with sharks, and learn more about the sea life that so amazes many city visitors. }} ===Art galleries and displays=== * {{see | name=Caloundra Regional Gallery | alt= | url=https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ | email= | address=22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra | lat=-26.8039 | long=153.1308 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5420 8299 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–F 10AM–4PM, Sa Su 10AM–2PM, closed Mondays | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content=The Sunshine Coast's local art gallery with several exhibitions, collections and programs. It can be a bit hard to spot though, as it's not very prominent on the street despite its good-looking building. There's 2-hour street parking just in front of the gallery, so parking should not pose an issue. }} * {{see | name=Coolum Art Picture Framing and Gallery | alt=Coolum-Art Picture Framing and Gallery | url=https://coolartgallery.com.au/ | email= | address=5/43 Access Cres, Coolum Beach | lat=-26.521609 | long=153.055729 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5471 7366 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–F 9AM–5PM, M Sa 9AM–2PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=While this may be a framing shop, this place also has an interesting contemporary art gallery featuring contemporary and post-modern artworks. }} *{{see | name=Landsborough Galleries | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Kingfisherartandframinggallery/ | email= | address=18 Maleny St., Landsborough | lat=-26.808386 | long=152.963165 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5439 9943, +61 428 955 588 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 9:30AM–4:30PM | price= | content=A small regional household art gallery with a range of artworks from different time periods. }} *{{see | name=David Hart Galleries | url=http://www.davidhartgalleries.com.au/ | email= | address=Malibu Resort, 81 The Esplanade | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 7 5452 5600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Noosa branch: Shop 10, Noosa on The Beach, 49 Hastings St. Noosa. {{Phone|+61 7-5449-2100}} }} * {{see | name=University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.usc.edu.au/art-gallery | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content= }} ===Other=== [[File:GiantPineappleNambour.jpg|thumb|The Big Pineapple in 2005]] <!-- not sure whether this exists: https://www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/the-book-farm.html * {{see | name=Book Farm, The | alt= | url=http://www.greaterglider.com.au/bookfarm/indexbf.html | email= | address=330 Reesville Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Educational ecotourism centre, catering for school groups. Workshops, seminars, rainforest setting. }}--> * {{see | name=Baroon Pocket Dam and Lake Baroon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Baroon Pocket Road | lat=-26.7032 | long=152.868 | directions=off North Maleny Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4863041 | content=A popular scenic location for picnicking, swimming, fishing, sailing and canoeing. Viewing platform near the spillway, with barbecues and toilets. There are [[Hiking and bushwalking in Australia|bushwalks]] through rainforests and Obi Obi Gorge. }} * {{see | name=Big Pineapple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nambour Connection Road, Woombye | lat=-26.6727 | long=152.991 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2443409 | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A 16-metre (52-ft) tall pineapple that is one of [[Australia's big things]]. The pineapple contains many retail and restaurant spaces, train ride and nutmobile, crops, rainforest, the Macadamia Nut Factory, the Big Macadamia, a "Tomorrow's Harvest greenhouse", farm show, wildlife gardens, and an animal nursery. }} * {{see | name=Buderim Ginger Factory | alt=The Ginger Factory | url=http://www.buderimginger.com/gingerfactory/index.html | email= | address=50 Pioneer Road, Yandina | lat=-26.55455 | long=152.9597 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5446 7096 | tollfree=1800 067 686 | hours=Daily {{time|9AM|5PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q109837790 | content=Yandina. Mini-theme park based on ginger. Cane Train through rainforest and a couple of rides and features to entertain children, including a boat ride with animate characters - like a Ginger "It's a small world". Claims to be biggest selection of ginger products anywhere in the world. Cafe for meals and snacks. }} * {{see | name=Buderim House | alt= | url= | email= | address=10 Orme Road, Buderim | lat=-26.6751 | long=153.0577 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q23640996 | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=Buderim House is a heritage-listed homestead designed by George Trotter and built arounnd 1915 by Christian Schriver. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 2 March 1993. }} * {{see | name=Crystal Waters Ecovillage | alt= | url=http://crystalwaters.org.au | email= | address=65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale | lat=-26.785 | long=152.714 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 4620 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2491908 | content=More than 20 km outside the main centre of Maleny, in Conondale. Famous intentional community started in 1987. A ''permaculture village'' working toward a balanced natural ecology. 200 permanent residents. Regular markets (1st Saturday of each month), festivals, workshops and permaculture training courses. Campground, bunkhouses and cabins for visitors. Tours available. }} * {{see | name=Eudlo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-26.7333 | long=152.967 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5406542 | content=Serene historic timber town in a rural valley below the Blackall Ranges. Eudlo features a general store, a café, a hall and has a single railway station that fits four carriages on a platform. Nearby is Chenrezig, a Buddhist meditation retreat that oozes with nature and is known to be the largest Buddhist centre in the Western World. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk | alt= | url=https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-sunshine-coast/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=58 km walk through the Blackall Ranges, starting from Lake Baroon near Montville. Subtropical rainforest, tall open eucalypt forest and picturesque waterfalls. Entire walk takes 4-6 days. Call {{phone|+61 13 13 04}} to book campsites, which have water, toilets and platforms. }} * {{do | name=Sunshine Coast Skydivers | alt= | url=http://www.skydivingaustralia.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Go Karting | alt= | url=http://www.bigkart.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Maleny Community Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 9033 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Maple Street right in the centre of town. Movies, plays, weekly Sunday markets, annual May Maleny Arts and Crafts Fair and many other activities. Information centre open daily }} * {{do | name=Maleny Dairy Tours | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2392 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=70 McCarthy's Road. Tours Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Appointment necessary. }} * {{do | name=Mystic Mountain Tours | alt= | url=http://www.mysticmountaintours.com.au/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5435 2881 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=5 Glasshouse Parade. Various tours of the Blackall Ranges, Saturdays, Sundays or by appointment. Known for Winery and Gourmet Foods Tours. Free pick-up in Brisbane for groups of 12 or more. }} * {{do | name=Mary Valley Rattler | alt= | url=https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/ | email=info@maryvalleyrattler.com.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5482 2750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tozer Street, Gympie. '''Steam Locomotive Scenic Tours''' operated from Gympie, slightly more than 1 hr drive north of Maleny. The '''Mary Valley Heritage Railway''' runs steam, railmotor and diesel passenger tours on the Mary Valley Line of Queensland Rail as a non profit venture, owned and operated by the local community. }} * {{do | name=Woodford Folk Festival | alt= | url=http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/main/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In nearby Woodford, is a very famous annual musical event, held in late December. (It began in Maleny but moved to Woodford some years ago.) }} * {{do | name=Cycle | alt= | url=https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Pathways-tracks-and-trails/Cycling/Routes | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=The Sunshine Coast boasts over 80 km of coastal cycling paths and these run right through the heart of Maroochydore and surrounding suburbs. }} * {{do | name=Tree tops challenge | alt= | url=https://www.treetopchallenge.com.au/sunshine-coast-adventure | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=Treetop walking experience. See some wonderful Queensland fauna in the process. }} * Walk across the Maroochy River bridge to '''Chambers Island'''. ===Sport=== * {{do | name=Sunshine Coast Stadium | alt= | url=https://sunshinecoaststadium.com.au/ | email= | address=31 Sportsmans Pde, Bokarina | lat=-26.733889 | long=153.126111 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5437 7666 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7618109 | lastedit=2022-05-29 | content=The Sunshine Coast's primary sporting stadium with a capacity of 12,000 where many of the city's soccer and rugby games occur. It will also be one of the primary home grounds for the new Redcliffe Dolphins NRL team once they enter the NRL in 2023. }} ===Theme parks=== * {{do | name=Aussie World | alt= | url=http://www.aussieworld.com.au/ | email= | address=73 Frizzo Road, Bruce Highway, Palmview | lat=-26.7502 | long=153.047 | directions=around 3 km from the nearest public bus stop; can be accessed by taxi or door-to-door services like [http://www.sunair.com.au/ Sunair] | phone=+61 7 5494 5444 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4822827 | content=A family fun-park, dodgem cars and the like, located next to the Ettamogah Pub. }} ===Beaches=== A visit to the Sunshine Coast is never complete without visiting its beaches, and after all, it is what makes the Sunshine Coast a popular tourist destination. Most of these beaches have lifeguards, though the number of lifeguards available may vary. As always, remember to swim between the red and yellow flag, while surf between the black and white flags. If you get into trouble, put a single hand up with a fist, and don't venture too far out into the open. ====Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba==== * '''Alexandra Headland Beach''' is comparable to most Gold Coast beaches, with tall buildings beside the beach. However, it's not as popular as some of the Caloundra beaches and the waves are not that large. * '''Cotton Tree Beach''' is a northward facing river at the banks of the Maroochy River. As it is on the river bank, it means there is a lot of sand and not a lot of waves. * '''Maroochydore Beach''' is the closest beach to Maroochydore town centre, and is patrolled almost all the time. The beach is quite long, and the waves make it good for surfing. ====Caloundra==== The major attraction of Caloundra is the beaches, some of the state's best. These include: * '''Kings Beach''', the main patrolled surf beach, even has a webcam. Also features a salt-water swimming pool (fed by the ocean). A number of cafes/restaurants and the Caloundra Surf Life Savers Club are nearby. * '''Bulcock Beach''', popular with families and is also patrolled by the Caloundra City Life Saving Club, but beware of the strong current along Pumistone passage. Bulcock beach also features a lovely boardwalk with bars and restaurants and also some very popular fishing spots. Accessible via a pleasant and popular boardwalk over the rocks from King's Beach. * '''Moffatt Beach'''. Not patrolled, but good for walking. * '''Golden Beach''', popular with windsurfers and kite surfers. You will find a number of hire places offering kayaks, surf-ski's sail-boards, Hobie-cats, fishing dinghy's and pontoons. * '''Dicky Beach''', popular with families and adjoins a caravan park with lovely cafes * '''Shelly Beach''', popular for picnics and exploring the rock pools. Great venue for weddings ====Coolum==== The only reason why many visit Coolum is its beaches. However, unlike Caloundra, Coolum only has one beach, but stretches from centre to north. '''Coolum Beach''' is patrolled in several locations, and has several locations for swimming, but beware, the waves can get very rough and water can go up to the end of the sand, where it becomes grass. ====Elsewhere==== Though the most visited beaches in the Sunshine Coast are a part of a town/suburb, additionally, there are also the two beachside towns of {{marker|type=see|name=Marcoola|wikidata=Q1531059}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Mudjimba|wikidata=Q6931835}}, which are both patrolled, and are a quieter alternative to the other beaches. The main downside to these though, is that facilities are somewhat limited (but still plentiful if you're going to compare it with a beach in the middle of coastal rural Queensland), and the distance between the beach and the carpark is – not a lot. ===Parks and nature=== ====National parks==== [[File:Glass House Sunset view.jpg|thumb|The Glass House Mountains at sunset]] [[File:Obi-Obi Valley - Mapleton Falls National Park.tif|thumb|Obi Obi Valley from Mapleton Falls National Park]] {{see also|Queensland national parks}} The Sunshine Coast is home to many national parks, but the most important ones as follows: * {{see | name=[[Glass House Mountains]] | alt=Glasshouse Mountains | url= | email= | address= | lat=-26.9 | long=152.92 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q1529753 | content=Queensland's most iconic mountains, about 30 minutes southwest of Maroochydore and Mooloolaba mostly protected as part of the '''[http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=112 Glass House Mountains National Park]'''. They're a series of dome-like mountains, that apparently looked like "glass houses" when Captain James Cook was sailing along the East Coast of Australia during 1770. }} * {{do | name=Kondalilla National Park | alt= | url=http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalila | email= | address= | lat=-26.668056 | long=152.858333 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3983 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1781175 | content=On Western Avenue about 4 km north of the centre of Montville. 327 hectares of lush subtropical rainforest and tall open forest plus Kondalilla Falls dropping 90 metres from Skene Creek into water pools below. Parking area, picnic facilities, barbecues, shelter sheds, toilets, a lookout and three walking trails. No fresh water available. Can become quite crowded during peak holiday periods. }} * {{do | name=Mapleton National Park | alt=Mapleton Forest Reserve | url=https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mapleton | email= | address= | lat=-26.617756 | long=152.846408 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3983 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1892088 | content=Just to the northwest of Mapleton. 11,000 hectares with several picnic areas and walks. Camping allowed in three areas (with permits). }} * {{do | name=Mapleton Falls National Park | alt= | url=https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mapleton-falls/ | email= | address=Obi Obi Rd | lat=-26.630556 | long=152.838889 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3983 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1772511 | content=The falls tumble 120 metres down the escarpment from Pencil Creek. 26 hectares with rainforest and nice views and typical Blackall Ranges wet eucalypt environs. Picnic area, toilets, shelters, barbecue facilities and walks. Can be crowded during holidays. No camping. }} [[File:Mount Coolum 003.jpg|thumb|Mount Coolum from the southeast]] Other smaller national parks of less importance include: * {{do | name=Eudlo Creek National Park | alt= | url=https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/national-park-eudlo-creek/ | email= | address= | lat=-26.706944 | long=152.961944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q682401 | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=A very small tiny {{km2| 0.43}} park, protecting the last remaining habitats of the vulnerable tusked frog. }} * {{do | name=Ferntree Creek National Park | alt= | url=https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/national-park-ferntree-creek/ | email= | address= | lat=-26.605278 | long=152.963889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q938754 | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=This park has no tourist facilities, so visiting inside is very hard, but this area is home to many different species of birds in such a small area surrounding the Maroochy River catchment. }} * {{do | name=Mooloolah River National Park | alt= | url=http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/mooloolah-river | email= | address= | lat=-26.721667 | long=153.080833 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1946658 | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=The Sunshine Coast's equivalent of [[Noosa]]'s Noosa National Park, preserving one of the last remains of bushland in the Sunshine Coast. }} * {{do | name=Mount Coolum National Park | alt= | url=https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mount-coolum | email= | address= | lat=-26.563333 | long=153.083889 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1950299 | lastedit=2022-05-18 | content=Very few people visit this park, but if you find that the Glass House Mountains are way too far away to see, here's just a mountain that resembles one of them. The impressive dome-shaped mountain can also be climbed via a 1.6-km trail from the park's east, but it is very steep and rocky, hence its Grade 4 rating under the [[Hiking and bushwalking in Australia|AWGTS]]. }} ====Other parks==== * {{do | name=Buderim Forest Park and Falls | alt= | url=http://www.buderim.com/buderim-forest | email= | address=Quorn Cl, Buderim | lat=-26.67913 | long=153.048137 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=A short walk through rainforest to enjoy a small waterfall. Swimming or getting into the water is not advised though, as stormwater is known to pass the creek. }} * {{do | name=Delicia Road Conservation Park | alt= | url=http://www.queensland.com/en-sc/attraction/delicia-road-conservation-park | email= | address= | lat=-26.62035 | long=152.85023 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3983 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q21928661 | content=Adjacent to Mapleton Forest Reserve, just to the northwest of Mapleton, protects remnants of rainforest. The park includes several bushwalking tracks, but there is no camping available. }} * {{do | name=Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-26.779646 | long=152.880936 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 9907 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q69290437 | content=Corner of Landsborough-Maleny Road and Mountain View Road. Open daily. Well worth a visit to the 52 hectares of natural sub tropical rainforest and walking trails include many varieties of native fauna and flora, such as the pygmy mouse, possums, pademelons, wallabies, gliders, bandicoots, echidnae, bearded dragons, and a great many types of birds. Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, children's playground, toilets, a kiosk, a ranger in attendance. At the entrance is the '''Thynne Natural History Education Centre'''. Nice views over the Glasshouse mountains. Tours available. }} * {{do | name=Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary | alt= | url=https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Beaches-and-Parks/Maroochy-Wetlands-Sanctuary | email= | address=Sports Rd, Bli Bli | lat=-26.608258 | long=153.054758 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5448 6723 | tollfree= | hours=24/7 | price= | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=Has an easy access boardwalk through pristine wetland areas where fish, crabs, frogs, birds and other flora and fauna breed and feed. }} ==Learn== There is only one university in the Sunshine Coast, though it is not the most attractive uni, even within Queensland. Under the Center for World University Rankings, it came 35th in Australia, and only 1467th worldwide. Many Sunshine Coast locals even choose to go down south to [[Brisbane]] to study in one of the state's top universities. * {{listing | type=learn | name=University of the Sunshine Coast | alt=USC, Sunshine Coast University | url=http://www.usc.edu.au/ | email= | address=90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs | lat=-26.716944 | long=153.062222 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5430 1234 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1423677 | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=The Sunshine Coast's "local university" with degree programs available for business, IT and tourism; creative industries, design and communication; education; engineering and science; health, nursing and sport sciences; humanities, psychology and social sciences; and law and criminology. }} ==Work== ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Clock Shop | alt= | url=http://www.clockshop.com.au | email= | address=194 Main St., Montville | lat=-26.691688 | long=152.8942 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5442 9409 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM–5PM, Su 12:30–5PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-20 | content=It displays and sells various wall and grandfather clocks. The shop also has one of the largest ranges of cuckoo clocks in Australia, mostly from German-made cuckoo clocks. }} * {{buy | name=Flaxton Gardens | alt=Flaxton Gardens Sunshine Coast | url=http://www.flaxtongardens.com.au/ | email= | address=313-327 Flaxton Dr, Flaxton | lat=-26.651268 | long=152.8773 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5445 7450 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su 10AM–3PM | price= | content=Wine cellar offering tastings and sales, plus a pottery, cafe, and gift shop. Excellent views. }} <!-- *{{buy | name=Art on Cairncross | url=http://www.artoncairncross.com.au/ | email= | address=3 Panorama Place, Cairncross Corner, Maleny | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +61 7 5429 6404 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fine arts, ceramics, glass and sculpture }} * {{buy | name=Maleny Bookshop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Maple Street. Used, out of print and unusual books. }} * {{listing | type=buy | name=Holden Gallery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Coral Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Framing artwork, needlework, photographs, certificates, medals and memorabilia }} * {{buy | name=Rosetta Books | alt= | url=http://www.leadingedgebooks.com.au/default.asp?storeurl=rosetta | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5435 2134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At Maple Street. New books and coffee. }} * {{buy | name=Tree Frog Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.treefroggallery.com/ | email= | address=56 Montville Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5435 2303 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Australian indigenous art, contemporary paintings, sculpture, landscapes, ceramics, jewelry, furniture and craft. }} *{{buy | name=Maleny Village Bazaar | url= | email= | address=Maple street Maleny | lat= | long= | directions=Main street through Nursery | phone = +61 408260836 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Revamped retro fashion, beaded & embroidered jeans, unique homewares, stylish sunnies, recycled art, music paraphernalia, gadgets, gizmos, hemp and bamboo t-shirts, massage, antiques & collectables, healing, readings, handmade craft, exotic jewellery, art gallery, mens clothes, gifts, crystals, semi precious stones and e~bling. Friendly atmosphere. }} --> ===Markets=== * {{buy | name=Caloundra Street Fair | alt=Caloundra Street Fair Markets | url=https://www.caloundrastreetfair.com.au/community/caloundramarkets/product-group/EJNZnA2mHjSCzwtYJ | email= | address=Bulcock St, Caloundra | lat=-26.804892 | long=153.133548 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5492 5977 | tollfree= | hours=Su 8AM–1PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Perhaps the most organised of all the street markets in the Sunshine Coast, there's plenty of arts and crafts, clothing, food trucks (mobile canteen) and live entertainment. }} * {{buy | name=Eumundi Markets | alt= | url=http://www.eumundimarkets.com.au/ | email= | address=80 Memorial Dr, Eumundi | lat=-26.47622 | long=152.9519 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5442 7106 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Australia's largest outdoor market and one of Queensland's leading tourist attractions since 1979, held every Saturday and Wednesday. Arts, crafts, music, street entertainers, food, atmosphere. }} * {{buy | name=Fishermans Road Sunday Markets | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/fishermansroadmarkets/ | email= | address=Fishermans Rd, Maroochydore | lat=-26.643438 | long=153.056088 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Su 6AM–noon | price= | lastedit=2020-09-24 | content=From locally made items to fresh produce, this is one of the Sunshine Coast's largest markets out there. As Maroochydore is a major population centre, the markets get very crowded, but since few start their day in Queensland before 7:30, the early hours before 9 is a good time to visit and beat the crowd. }} *{{buy | name=Marcoola Twilight Market | alt= | url=http://www.marcoolamarket.com.au | email= | address=10 Lorraine Avenue, Marcoola | lat=-26.584382 | long=153.096439 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=F 4–8PM | price= | content=Farmer's market with street food and music. The markets do get surprisingly crowded for a town of its size though, but that can be largely attributed to Marcoola being very close to the population centres of the Sunshine Coast. }} * {{buy | name=Yandina Markets | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/YandinaMarkets/ | email= | address=North St, Yandina | lat=-26.557808 | long=152.954124 | directions= | phone=+61 448 990 061 | tollfree= | hours=Sa 6AM–noon | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A great place to get fresh local produce, local crafts and second hand goods. They take place every Saturday 7AM to noon, at the Yandina sports grounds, off the Bruce Highway. }} ===Buy food=== * {{buy | name=Maleny Supermarket IGA Universal Providers | alt= | url=https://www.malenyiga.com.au/ | email= | address=26 Maple St, Maleny| lat=-26.75829 | long=152.8519 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2257 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Maple Street. (''In the middle of town''). Organic and other produce, plus gourmet cheeses. Open 7 days. }} * {{buy | name=Maple Street Co-op | alt= | url=http://www.maplestreetco-op.com.au/ | email= | address=37 Maple Street, Maleny | lat=-26.7587 | long=152.8508 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2088 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A famous local co-operative started in 1979 that aims to supply high quality organic foods and products (vegetables and fruit) for a reasonable price to Co-op members and the community. Open 7 days. }} * {{buy | name=Flannerys Maroochydoore | alt= | url=https://flannerys.com.au/store/maroochydore/ | email= | address=Plaza Markets, 45 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore | lat=-26.657744 | long=153.0859 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5479 3522 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=A fresh food store with local organic produce mostly with unpackaged wholefoods. You can also find organic coffee here too, something that is not very common to find in Australia in urban areas. }} ===Malls and shopping centres=== *{{buy | name=Sunshine Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.sunshineplaza.com/ | email= | address=Horton Parade | lat=-26.6544 | long=153.088 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5443 4133 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7641549 | content=A shopping mall with large outdoor areas around a waterway. Normal chain stores are represented, but there are also paddle boats and quite a few eateries alfresco style. }} * {{buy | name=C-Square | alt=Centenary Square Shopping Centre | url= | email= | address=52-64 Currie St, Nambour | lat=-26.625847 | long=152.958723 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5441 5766 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Located on Currie Street, which is the town of Nambour's main street. The mall is just the standard kind of Queensland shopping complex in the centre of the settlement. }} * {{buy | name=Nambour Plaza | alt=Nambour Central Mall | url= | email= | address=18 Ann St., Nambour | lat=-26.625887 | long=152.9612 | directions=cnr Lowe, Short and Ann St, Nambour | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa {{time|8AM|9PM}} Su {{time|9AM|6PM}} | price= | wikidata=Q65063638 | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A classic Queensland style plaza with a few specialty shops, though not a particularly large shopping centre. It's predominantly taken up by <abbr title="Woolies">Woolworths</abbr> and Big W, and aimed more at locals, but useful if for some reason you need to go to Woolies. }} * {{buy | name=Kawana Shoppingworld | alt= | url=http://www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au/ | email= | address=119 Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina | lat=-26.7031 | long=153.131 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5444 1944 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6379624 | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Buddina's local shopping centre with over 70 specialty stores, a 10-screen cinema/movie theatre and a large food court. }} ==Eat== {{eatpricerange|<$20|$20-60|>$60}} [[File:Vegan burger at The UpFront Cafe, Sunshine Coast.jpg|thumb|300px|A vegan burger found at a Sunshine Coast cafe]] As befits a seaside city, seafood is very popular and there are many fish and chip shops around in every reasonably population centre situated along the coast. Though the Sunshine Coast is a budget destination, everything in the Sunshine Coast is still very pricey if you're on a budget, and while you could certainly get away with a meal under $20 per person, if you add starters, dessert or soft drinks to your meal, it will certainly cost more than $40. It's also a similar situation with mid-range restaurants, and likewise, it's very easy for your meal to just cost over $50, and if it's an upper mid-range restaurant, it can indeed go up to even $60! <!--For the sweet tooth, the Gelateria Milano is highly regarded in the southeast of Queensland and is actually run by Italians, unlike many other gelato shops. * '''Steak''' - Pay your steak $2 with the purchase of any drink on Sundays at the SurfAir Resort in Marcoola, close to the airport. Food is good and you have an option to choose fish instead of beef.--> ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Coolum Thai Spice | alt=Coolum Thai Spice Licenced <!--(sic) -->Restaurant | url=https://coolum-thai-spice.business.site/ | email= | address=1812 David Low Way, Coolum Beach | lat=-26.5285 | long=153.0905 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5446 2488 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A budget Thai restaurant, fully licensed but with few options and unfortunately the restaurant doesn't have much of a range, but that is what you get in a budget restaurant that cannot spell licensed properly. }} * {{eat | name=Hanami | alt= | url=https://business.google.com/website/hanamicoolum | email= | address=9/1778 David Low Way, Coolum Beach | lat=-26.5314 | long=153.0917 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5471 7091 | tollfree= | hours=11AM–3PM, 5–8PM (closed Tuesdays) | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Has some surprisingly good Asian (in particular, Japanese) food albeit being budget. There are some Korean options too. }} * {{eat | name=Maroochy Waters Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address=10 Denna St., Maroochydore | lat=-26.6437 | long=153.0685 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5479 4949 | tollfree= | hours=M 3:30–7:30PM, Tu–Th 10AM–7:30PM, F 9:30AM–7:30PM, Sa Su 10:30AM–7:30PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=A classic Australian fish and chip shop, except while most fish and chip shops in coastal cities tend to be by the beach, this one is by the river! Otherwise, there's some excellent burgers and wings if you're not a fan of fish (but for some reason wanted to come to a fish and chip shop). }} * {{eat | name=Pum's Kitchen | alt= | url=http://pumskitchen.com.au/ | email= | address=Shop 8, 2 Beach Rd, Maroochydore | lat=-26.6524 | long=153.0898 | directions= | phone=+61 435 508 101 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=A budget Thai restaurant with lots of prawn meals. Otherwise, there are plenty of chicken, pork and vegetarian options, plus as with every Thai restaurant, fried rice is not to be missed. }} * {{eat | name=Thai Lotus | alt= | url=http://www.thailotuswurtulla.com.au/ | email= | address=1/56 Moondara Dr, Wurtulla | lat=-26.7527 | long=153.1288 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5437 7066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-19 | content=Has the typical Thai food found pretty much in any Australian Thai restaurant, but with an emphasis on local seafood. There are also some specials in this restaurant, such as chilli noodles. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Colin James Fine Foods | alt= | url=http://colinjamesfinefood.com.au/ | email= | address=29 Maple St, Maleny | lat=-26.758714 | long=152.8511 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2860 | tollfree= | hours=9AM–3PM (closed Mondays) | price= | content=Located on Maple St, Maleny's main street, this place is known for gelati, an extensive range of cheese, with a cafe which caters to a gluten free diet. }} * {{eat | name=Da Marino Italian restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Da-Marino-Landsbrough-107542621728709/ | email= | address=Shop 9/1 Maleny St, Maleny | lat=-26.808546 | long=152.965 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 8333 | tollfree= | hours=2–9PM (closed Mondays) | price= | lastedit=2021-09-20 | content=An Italian restaurant but with very Australianised replacements. The most notable of all is probably the fact that a lot of meals contain barbecue sauce, something that's not the most Italian. }} * {{eat | name=Dicky Beach Surf Club | alt= | url=https://www.dickybeachsurfclub.com/restaurant/ | email= | address=1A Coochin St, Dicky Beach | lat=-26.78165 | long=153.1381 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 6078 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon–2PM, 5–8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-19 | content=A beachside restaurant managed by the local surf club with some classical and modern Australian cuisines. Has some excellent burgers, seafood and pizzas with a particular emphasis on local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Flaming Sushi House | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/flamingsushihouse | email= | address=2/132 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba | lat=-26.6899 | long=153.1148 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5444 6366 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM, F–Su 11AM–3PM, 5–9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A sushi shop that sells not only sushi, but nearly all the important meals of [[Japanese cuisine]] found in Australia, in a cosy setting. The interior of the restaurant is very Japanese-themed, and it's reflected in its walls, paintings and statues inside. }} * {{eat | name=Giddy Geisha | alt= | url=https://giddygeisha.com.au/ | email=info@giddygeisha.com.au | address=8 Market Lane, Maroochydore | lat=-26.657728 | long=153.091114 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5452 4301 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=Has a mix of Asian-fusion dishes, including Asian cocktails too. The range of Asian food ranges from Japan, down to Indonesia, but as the Australian definition of ''Asian food'' only refers to East and Southeast Asian food, that's what you'll find in this restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday-caloundra.com.au/ | email= | address=2/79 Bulcock St, Caloundra | lat=-26.80435 | long=153.1303 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5438 9599 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=Excellent quality Indian cuisine in a unique setting. Great service. The tandoori chicken is a very tasty and filling choice. }} * {{eat | name=King Ludwig's Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.kingludwigs.com.au/ | email= | address=401 Mountain View Rd, Maleny | lat=-26.7798 | long=152.857174 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 9377 | tollfree= | hours=W Th Su 11AM–4PM, F Sa 11AM–11PM | price= | content=German cuisine with spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mountains, but unlike most views where you see the mountains from the east facing west, it's the opposite here. Fully licensed and has a good range of Bavarian beers. }} *{{eat | name=My Place Restaurant | alt=My Place Restaurant & Bar | url=https://website-9137590927045630910105-restaurant.business.site/ | email= | address=1768 David Low Way, Coolum Beach | lat=-26.5325 | long=153.0924 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5446 4433 | tollfree= | hours={{time|7AM|9PM}} | price= | content=A restaurant with great food, service, atmosphere and the best views of the coastline from Noosa to Mooloolaba. }} *{{eat | name=Sang's East Asian Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.sangs.com.au | email= | address=Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland | lat=-26.664696 | long=153.1048 | directions=cnr Okinja Rd and Alexandra Pde | phone=+61 7 5475 4412 | tollfree= | hours=Dinner Tu-Sa, Closed Sunday & Monday | price= | content=A budget BYO specialising in East and Southeast Asian cuisines though modified to suit the Australian tastebud though there's a great deal of seafood owing to the fact that the Sunshine Coast is located along the coast. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty Thai | alt= | url=https://www.tastythaicaloundra.com.au/ | email= | address=9/50 Bulcock St, Caloundra | lat=-26.8049 | long=153.1322 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 8666 | tollfree= | hours=5–8:30PM (closed Tuesdays) | price= | lastedit=2022-05-07 | content=A very tasty Thai restaurant with takeaway, dine-in and BYO (bring your own) with all the typicals of a Thai restaurant, though the restaurant is a bit compact. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant | alt= | url=https://cappricciospizzas.com.au/ | email= | address=Riverside Centre, 7/4 Maple St, Maleny | lat=-26.758438 | long=152.8535 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 9444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A classic Italian pizza restaurant specialising in pizza (obviously) along with many other Italian dishes and specialties. The variety available resembles more like the one you would find in southern Italy, like most other Italian restaurants. The restaurant is also fully-licensed, and has both dine-in and takeaway. }} * {{eat | name=Fish on Parkyn | alt= | url=http://fishonparkyn.com.au/ | email= | address=25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba | lat=-26.68441 | long=153.1315 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5444 4711 | tollfree= | hours=Sa–Th noon–2:30PM, 5:30–10PM, F noon–2:30PM, 5–10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-04-30 | content=A fine-dining seafood restaurant with a waterview with nearly all of its menu based on seafood. While this is a seafood restaurant, if you're a vegetarian, this restaurant has a surprisingly good amount of options that are vegetarian – not something you would expect from a seafood restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Harry's On Buderim | alt= | url=http://harrysonbuderim.com.au/ | email=info@harrysonbuderim.com.au | address=11 Harrys La., Buderim | lat=-26.6713 | long=153.0481 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5445 6661 | tollfree= | hours=W–Su noon–2PM, Th–Sa 6–8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=A modern Australian restaurant though presented in a very rural rainforest area (and that's why it's located on the edge of Buderim Forest Park), with many rainforest ingredients, local seafood and has a surprisingly good vegan menu. It's inside a heritage listed building over 140 years old, and is fully licensed too. Strangely, the restaurant has led to some maps incorrectly labelling the nearby park as "Harrys Restaurant Park". }} * {{eat | name=Spice Bar Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.spicebar.com.au/ | email= | address=123 Mooloolaba Espl., Mooloolaba | lat=-26.67812 | long=153.1168 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5408 4361 | tollfree= | hours=F–Su noon–3PM, W–Su 6PM–late, closed M Tu | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content=Lots of good Asian fusion meals. Be aware though, that the dishes are very large, so don't underestimate the sizes of their "Large Plates" section on their menu. Otherwise has some good wine and seafood too. }} *{{eat | name=The Key Restaurant Maleny | alt= | url= | email= | address=Cairncross Corner, Cnr. of Maleny Landsborough Rd and Mountain view Rd | lat=-26.77579 | long=152.8922 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5429 6537 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su, lunch and dinner. 11AM-till late | price=From $16.50 | content=Relaxed atmosphere, sunny terrace. Blend of African, Creole and Mediterranean culinary influences. Friday night buffet, local produce, chicken and meat are hormone free. Caters for vegetarian diets and for people with gluten intolerance. }} * {{eat | name=The Terrace Seafood Restaurant of Maleny | alt=Terrace of Maleny | url=http://www.terraceofmaleny.com.au/ | email= | address=cnr Landsborough-Maleny Rd and Mountain View Rd, Maleny | lat=-26.7758 | long=152.8921 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–Su noon–3PM, 5–9PM | price= | content=When you first think of going to a seafood restaurant, that's also fine-dining too, ideally you'd often think of the coastal areas, as with practically every seafood restaurant in Australia. But strangely, this restaurant is rather nestled on the mountains of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, making it an unusual combination. }} * {{eat | name=Tides Waterfront Dining | alt= | url=http://www.tideswaterfront.com.au/ | email= | address=26 Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra | lat=-26.80669 | long=153.1323 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5438 2304 | tollfree= | hours=Daily {{time|noon|8:30PM}} | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-19 | content=A waterfront seafood restaurant with some great views of the ocean! There is a bit of emphasis on local southeast Queensland seafood, particularly from the Sunshine Coast region, and there is a good range of wines available. Lunch Specials from $32, while "Locals Dinner" from $49pp. }} ===Cafes=== {{anchor|Cafés}} * {{eat | name=Cheese Stop Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.malenycheese.com.au/ | email=enquiry@malenycheese.com.au | address=1 Clifford St, Balmoral RIdge | lat=-26.763764 | long=152.8857 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2207 | tollfree= | hours={{time|10AM|3PM}} | price= | content=Fully licensed cafe with espresso coffee, tea and cold drinks, special cheese dishes, cakes, scones & desserts. (Watch cheese & yoghurt being made on the premises.). Cheese is generally the European style, and you can watch cheese and yogurt being made. }} * {{eat | name=Monica's | alt= | url=http://monicascafe.com.au/ | email= | address=43 Maple St, Maleny | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2670, +61 460 002 227 (mobile) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Cafe and BYO dining. }} * {{eat | name=Scandic Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/scandiccafe/ | email=chiakhoa8982@hotmail.com | address=12 First Ave, Maroochydore | lat=-26.6552 | long=153.0928 | directions= | phone=+61 428 858 533 | tollfree= | hours=M W–F {{time|6:30AM|3PM}} Tu {{time|6:30AM|3:30PM}} | price= | lastedit=2022-04-18 | content=A Scandinavian cafe (i.e. Norwegian, Swedish and Danish) with food and drinks surprisingly similar to what you would get in Scandinavia. Interestingly, the names of two of their smoothies are ''Viking'' and ''Midnight Sun''. }} * {{eat | name=The Coffee Club | alt= | url=https://www.coffeeclub.com.au/stores/coolum/ | email=coolum@coffeeclub.com.au | address=cnr Elizabeth St and David Low Way, Coolum Beach | lat=-26.5288 | long=153.0905 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5455 7101 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6:30AM–6PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content=A cafe with an all-day menu ranging from bacon to sausages to great beverages. Apart from the coffee, which well is good in any cafe, there are many other cold beverages such as milkshakes, smoothies and frappés. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Caloundra RSL | alt= | url=http://www.caloundrarsl.com.au/ | email= | address=19 West Terrace | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 1544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Winner Queensland Club of the Year for the 4th time (Clubs Queensland Awards). Winner Best Food Venue in Queensland for the 5th time (Clubs Queensland Awards). }} *{{drink | name=The Barn on Flaxton | alt=Country Cafe | url=https://www.thebarnonflaxton.com.au/ | email= | address=445 Flaxton Drive | lat= | long= | directions=4 km north of Montville | phone=+61 7 5445 7321 | tollfree= | hours=8AM-5PM | price= | content=Home baking is their specialty - Home baked apple pie, scones, quiche or chunky beef pie with garden salad. }} * {{drink | name=Maleny Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.malenyhotel.com.au/bar | email= | address=6 Bunya St., Maleny | lat=-26.759 | long=152.8542 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2013 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 10AM–9PM, F Sa 10AM–10PM | price= | content=A small bar with a beer garden. Cocktails start from $15, while there is a good range of all kinds of wines. }} * {{drink | name=Flame Hill Vineyard and Winery | alt= | url=http://www.flamehill.com.au/ | email= | address=249 Western Avenue, Maleny | lat=-26.681284 | long=152.876344 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5478 5558 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Award-winning wines. Open daily. }} ===Craft Beer=== Craft beer is a popular draw card on the Sunshine Coast and there are plenty of options in Maroochydore: * [https://sunshinecoastbrewery.com/ '''Sunshine Coast Brewery'''] in Kunda Park Maroochydore - They are boutique and serve all the favourites as well as their own ginger beer. * '''[https://www.sunshinebrewery.com.au/ Sunshine Brewery in Maroochydore]''' - IPA’s, summer ale, * [https://yourmatesbrewing.com/ '''Your Mates Brewing Company'''] - Whether you go for the Larry, Macca, Sally or Eddie. * {{drink | name=Pig 'N' Whistle Sunshine Plaza | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brews their own IPA, available on tap. A rare find in Australia. }} ==Sleep== {{Sleeppricerange | Under $150 | $150 - $250 | Over $250 }} * {{sleep | name=Avocado Grove Bed & Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.avocadogrove.com.au/ | email= | address=10 Carramar Court | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61-7-5445-7585 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Off Ensbey Road. Tranquility on 1.4 hectares. Great views. 'On call' natural therapies professional. }} * {{sleep | name=Peppertree Cottage | alt= | url=http://www.peppertreecottage.com/ | email= | address=10 Glen Eden Court | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61-7-5445-7652 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Air conditioned bed and breakfast on two acres. }} * {{sleep | name=Tanderra House | alt= | url= | email= | address=11 Flaxton Mill Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61-7-5445-7179 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bed and breakfast. Also on offer is therapeutic massage and yoga classes, followed by a guided meditation in the garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Taman Sari | alt= | url=http://www.tamansari.com.au | email= | address=226 Obi Obi Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61-7-5478-6868 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Private, self-contained pavilions with tropical gardens and broadband internet. }} ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Banyandah Towers | alt= | url=http://www.banyandah.com.au/ | email=holidays@banyandah.com.au | address=150 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore | lat=-26.6475 | long=153.0882 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5443 6911 | tollfree= | fax=+61 7 5443 5841 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A 15-storey waterfront apartment along the Maroochy River, with some good amenities, but none of the rooms have air conditioning though. }} * {{sleep | name=Caloundra City Backpackers | alt=Caloundra Backpackers | url=http://www.caloundrabackpackers.com.au/ | email=info@caloundrabackpackers.com.au | address=84 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra | lat=-26.803782 | long=153.1264 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5499 7655 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=dorm $18.00, twin (2 persons, 2 single beds) $42.00/room, double (double bed + ensuite) $52.00/room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Crystal Waters EcoPark | alt= | url=http://crystalwaters.org.au/things-to-do/eco-caravan-park/ | email= | address=Lot 48/65 Kilcoy Ln, Conondale | lat=-26.785802 | long=152.717056 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 4726 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bushland setting near the main Crystal Waters facilities and cafe. Powered and unpowered sites, plus bunkhouses available. }} * {{sleep | name=Lilyponds Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.lilyponds.com.au/ | email= | address=26 Warruga St., Mapleton | lat=-26.621437 | long=152.8629 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5445 7238 | tollfree= | checkin=1PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Cabins, caravans, camping, swimming pool, camp kitchen, under-cover gas barbecues, TV lounge plus playground for children. With avocado orchard and Wi-Fi internet access. }} * {{sleep | name=Mapleton Cabins and Caravan Park | alt= | url=http://www.mapletoncabinscaravans.com.au/ | email=mccp.office@gmail.com | address=Obi Obi Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61-7 5445 7135 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Ocean View Caravan Park | alt= | url=http://www.oceanviewtouristpark.com.au/ | email= | address=2 Old Maleny Rd, Landsborough | lat=-26.793412 | long=152.936471 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 1171 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Self contained air-conditioned cabins with powered sites for caravans. There is an amenities block, and there's some great views over the coast from the Hinterland. }} *{{sleep | name=QCCC Mapleton | alt= | url=http://www.qccc.com.au | email= | address=70 Obi Obi Rd | lat=-26.628634 | long=152.860457 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5456 3600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Highly sought after conference and camping facility also boasting an outdoor education program. Accommodation for 240 guests, four swimming pools, meeting hall for 600 people, climbing wall, canoeing lake, abseil tower, archery. }} *{{sleep | name=Suncoast Backpackers Lodge | url= | email= | address=50 Parker Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5443-7544 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.sunshinecoastmotorlodge.com.au | email= | address=279 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye | lat=-26.6662 | long=152.9719 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5442 1666 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=A motel that's a bit inland and quite a distance from the beach, but contains a pool if you don't feel like driving to the beach. Includes free Wi-Fi and free parking. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Bamboo Retreat | alt= | url=http://www.bambooretreat.com.au/ | email= | address=949 Kidaman Creek Rd, Maleny | lat=-26.68053 | long=152.795582 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 4172 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4.5 star king studio with private garden and outdoor hot tub spa, located on a secluded forest ridge overlooking Obi Obi Valley, adjacent to Maleny National Park. Breakfast in suite or private gazebo. Minimum stay 2 nights. No pets. }} * {{sleep | name=Maleny Lodge | alt= | url=http://www.malenylodge.com.au/ | email=relax@malenylodge.com.au | address=58 Maple St., Maleny | lat=-26.757673 | long=152.849859 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2370 | tollfree= | checkin=1PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Located in a historic 1894 building near the centre of Maleny, bed and breakfast accommodation with an open fire in the winter. }} * {{sleep | name=Maleny Hills Motel | alt= | url=http://www.malenyhills.com.au/ | email=info@malenyhills.com.au | address=932 Montville Road, Balmoral Ridge | lat=-26.761821 | long=152.886475 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 2551 | tollfree= | checkin=1PM | checkout=10AM | price=From $130 | content=A motel around 5 km from the centre of Maleny with some excellent rainforests just beside the motel's doorstep. However, the rooms are a bit small though. }} * {{sleep | name=Mapleton Springs B&B | alt= | url=http://www.mapletonsprings.com.au | email=mapletonsprings@bigpond.com | address=87 Spring Pastures Dr., Mapleton | lat=-26.628365 | long=152.879421 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5445 7751 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=from $170 | lastedit=2019-06-08 | content=New accommodation as of 2019, away from main roads. Solar heated infinity edge pool, spa with a view and sauna on premises. During the cooler months there is an open fire in the lounge room. Movies can be viewed in their cinema room. A selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase. }} * {{sleep | name=Roseville House | alt= | url=http://www.rosevillehouse.com.au/ | email= | address=640 Maleny-Montville Road at Balmoral Lookout | lat=-26.739979 | long=152.895742 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3411 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bed and breakfast in a federation era (early 1900s) house. The house has some pretty impressive ocean and mountain views, but that should be no surprise given it's located on a lookout. }} * {{sleep | name=Oaks Seaforth Resort | alt= | url=https://www.oakshotels.com/en/oaks-seaforth-resort | email=seaforth@theoaksgroup.com.au | address=98-110 Alexandra Pde, Alexandra Headland | lat=-26.6642 | long=153.1049 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5475 1100, 1300 766 950 (domestic), +61 7 2102 5719 (reservations using int'l number) | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-22 | content=A mid-sized coastal hotel with facilities such as a pool, a gym and some barbecue areas and includes complimentary parking plus free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Wittacork Dairy Cottages | alt= | url=http://www.wittacork.com.au/ | email= | address=286 Tesch Road, Witta | lat=-26.718716 | long=152.852582 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 4369 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content=Self contained western red cedar cottages, adjacent to a working dairy farm, set on a ridge overlooking Lake Baroon and the Obi Obi Gorge National Park, surrounded by rainforest. Watch cows being milked, feed the calves and collect eggs. 2 km (1.25 mi) of walking tracks in privately owned rainforest & waterfall viewing areas. }} *{{sleep | name=Watermark Resort Caloundra | alt=Watermark Resort Caloundra Queensland | url=http://www.watermarkresort.com.au/ | email= | address=38 Maloja Avenue, Caloundra | lat=-26.805378 | long=153.1264 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 3300 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Watermark Resort at Caloundra on Queenslands Sunshine coast occupies a prime location right on the waterfront. The Resort is a perfect holiday destination for the whole family. With its own private fishing jetty at your back door, the Watermark resort is the envy of many other local Caloundra hotels and resorts. }} *{{sleep | name=Ocean Views Resort Caloundra | alt=Ocean Views Resort - Caloundra Queensland | url=https://www.oceanviewsresort.com.au/ | email=res@oceanviewsresort.com.au | address=cnr Bulcock & Centaur Streets, Caloundra | lat=-26.804227 | long=153.128 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 1788 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Ocean Views Resort can boast one of the best holiday resort locations the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Situated right on Bulcock Street Caloundra, Ocean Views Resort is only metres from the waterfront boardwalk and just a stones throw from beautiful Bulcock Beach. }} * {{sleep | name=Rydges Oasis Resort Caloundra | alt= | url=http://rydges.com/hotel/0/RQOASI/Rydges-Oasis-Resort-Caloundra.htm | email= | address=Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach | lat=-26.8057 | long=153.1228 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 0333, 1300 857 922 (local rate) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Provides guests with a variety of accommodation ranging from Hotel Spa Rooms to Self Contained Apartments and Villas. Rydges Oasis Resort is located on the southern tip of Queensland Sunshine Coast at Caloundra. Rydges Hotels and Resorts is an Australian owned and operated company. }} * {{sleep | name=ULTIQA Shearwater Resort | alt= | url=https://www.ultiqashearwater.com.au/ | email= | address=79 Edmund St, Caloundra | lat=-26.8022 | long=153.1419 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5491 5355 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=Another one of Caloundra's hotels that are close to the beach. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free parking. }} *{{listing | type=sleep | name=Maroochy River Resort & Bungalows | alt=Maroochy River Bungalows | url=https://maroochyriverbungalows.com.au/ | email=relax@maroochyriverbungalows.com.au | address=38-46 David Low Way, Maroochydore | lat=-26.64358 | long=153.052597 | directions=behind the Waterfront Hotel & BWS | phone=+61 7 5448 4911 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=$350-1400 per week | content=Self contained family holiday cabins. Private boat ramp, kayaks, tennis, bbqs, pools, sunlounges. Close to the action but away from the rat race. }} *{{sleep | name=The Sebel Maroochydore | url=http://www.mirvachotels.com/sebel-maroochydore | email= | address=20 Aerodrome Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5479 8000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment-style accommodation on Maroochydore beach, views of the beach, river and hinterland. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Lillypilly's Country Cottages | alt= | url=http://www.lillypillys.com.au/ | email= | address=584 Maleny-Montville Road | lat=-26.735973 | long=152.89947 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5494 3002 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=from $320 | content=Luxury cottages with A/C overlooking Lake Baroon. Beautiful views. Therapeutic massage, special shiatsu treatments and reflexology available. }} * {{sleep | name=Maleny Views Cottage Resort | alt= | url=https://www.malenyterracecottages.com.au/ | email= | address=1 Panorama Place | lat=-26.775759 | long=152.891103 | directions=Off Mountain View Road. | phone=+61 7 5494 3943 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price= | content=A set of six cottages and a villa with great views overlooking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. You might be able to spot some of the mountains in the Glass House Mountains Range though it depends on which direction your cottage is facing. }} * {{sleep | name=Middleton House Maleny | alt=Middleton Manor | url=http://middletonhousemaleny.com/ | email= | address=3 Middleton Rd, Witta | lat=-26.713042 | long=152.828512 | directions= | phone=+61 490 252 222 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4.5 star bed and breakfast just outside Maleny in the locality of Witta. }} * {{sleep | name=Whispering Valley Retreat | alt= | url=http://www.whisperingvalley.com.au/ | email= | address=Schultz Road, off Curramore Road| lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 07 5494 4367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Secluded cottages on 50 acres. }} * {{sleep | name=Rumba Beach Resort | alt= | url=http://www.rumbaresort.com.au/ | email= | address=10 Leeding Terrace, Caloundra | lat=-26.8061 | long=153.1319 | directions= | phone=+61 7 5492 0555 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2022-04-19 | content=A resort style hotel located near the beach in Caloundra, and includes a reasonably sized pool and a restaurant, but at a cost. It's also a bit more southerly, but a convenient walk to Bulcock Beach. }} ==Connect== ==Cope== === Media === *'''[http://www.thedaily.com.au/ The Sunshine Coast Daily]''' Regional daily newspaper for the whole Sunshine Coast. *'''[http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com Hinterlandgrapevine Online]''' – news for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland *'''[http://viewnews.com.au/ View News]''' Local news, events and information === Consulates === Despite being a reasonably-sized city, there are no consulates in the Sunshine Coast and that can be attributed to how close the Sunshine Coast is to [[Brisbane]]. === Worship === There are several places of worship in the Sunshine Coast, but all are churches, though of different denominations. === Radio stations === There are several radio stations serving the region. Most are based in Nambour, but given the Sunshine Coast's proximity to Brisbane, ''most'' of [[Brisbane]]'s radio stations should also work in the Sunshine Coast, though it can get a bit patchy when you go further north towards [[Noosa]] or west into the Hinterland. The '''ABC Sunshine Coast''' is the region's share of the national Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which can be listened by tuning your radio to 90.3 MHz. Commercial local radio stations include '''92.7 Mix FM''' (tune to 92.7 MHz), '''Hot 91''' (tune to 91.1 MHz), and '''Sea FM''' (tune to 91.9 MHz), while smaller community radio stations include '''Salt 106.5''' (tune to 106.5 MHz), and '''Sunshine FM''' (tune to 104.9 MHz). [[Noosa]]'s '''101.3 FM''' occasionally has coverage of the Greater Sunshine Coast as a whole. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== If you're looking for a rather more upmarket town, and that has more of a "holiday" feel, just up the Sunshine Motorway a few minutes up north is [[Noosa]]. In some contexts, the Sunshine Coast also includes Noosa too, which has a more upmarket feel, including Queensland's equivalent of [[Bondi Beach]], plenty of splurge restaurants and a [[Queensland national parks|national park]]. {{routebox2 | temp1=[[Highway 1 (Australia)|{{AUR|M1}}]] | directionl1=S | majorl1=[[Brisbane]] | minorl1=[[Moreton Bay]] | directionr1=N | majorr1=[[Cairns]] | minorr1=[[Gympie]] | temp2=[[File:AUSR70.png|23px]] | directionl2=SW | majorl2=[[Brisbane]] | minorl2=merges with {{AUR|M1}} | directionr2=N | majorr2=[[Noosa]] | minorr2= | temp3=[[File:AUSR6.png|23px]] | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Moreton Bay|Woodford]] | minorl3= | directionr3=N | majorr3=[[Noosa]] | minorr3= }} {{IsPartOf|South East Queensland}} {{usableruralarea}} {{geo|-26.6500|153.0667|zoom=11}} taubt3l1d265smtbmkne2337d68lh2v 0 193242 4492247 4485093 2022-07-29T11:14:16Z Ground Zero 1423298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''Marguerite-D'Youville''' is a regional county municipality (RCM) of [[Montérégie]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. Its head office is in [[Verchères]]. It was known as '''Lajammerais''' until January 2011. The main attractions of the territory of this MRC are: *the '''St. Lawrence River''': a whole life animates the river: passage of boats/barges, pleasure boating, sunset, changes in environmental phenomena on the body of water (fog, storms, waves created by the wind, the reflection of the sun, the flocks of millions of migratory birds...). A strip of riparian forest gives a special cachet of relaxation. Life is lively along the river: resorts, marinas, landing stages, private or public docks, summer camps, nature parks, outdoor activities... In addition, its islands and archipelagos offer a bucolic and varied nature to discover with respect for nature. Route 132 along the shore of the river allows you to admire this river and riverside landscape; *the '''built heritage''': through the rural, wooded and riverside landscapes, visitors can admire well-renovated old buildings from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, old barns, and forests of mature trees. This built heritage reflects the economic, religious, institutional and commercial activities of the region's history; *'''recreational tourism activities''': golf, camping, pleasure boating, snowmobiling, fishing (including ice fishing in winter), cycling, scientific recreation, outdoor sports, hiking trails. The territory's many municipal parks provide residents and visitors with places to relax, enjoy sports and recreation; *the '''local products''': agricultural exhibitions, agrotourism, in particular the self-picking of berries, rural lodges. The circulation (on foot, by bicycle, by motorcycle, by car) on rural roads makes it possible to discover the modern agricultural infrastructures and agricultural activities on the territory: sowing, haymaking, harvesting, grazing of animals...; * '''cultural activities''': art exhibitions by artists or artisans, concerts, entertainment shows...; * '''public events''': concerts, entertainment shows...; *its '''tourist circuits''': heritage circuit, flavor circuit... *its '''restoration services''': visitors have access to a variety of restaurants/dining rooms, including sweets (in the spring) in the wooded areas in the middle of the land between the river and the Richelieu River; *its '''great history''': the region presents more than 8000 years of Indigenous history and 400 years of history. History buffs can discover it through heritage tours. The great history of the territory of the MRC highlights characters who marked their time, in particular: Calixa Lavallée (1842 to 1891), musician author of the national anthem “O Canada”; Antoine Pécaudy (1596 to 1688), founder of Contrecœur; Saint Marguerite d'Youville (1701 to 1771), founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity; as well as Madeleine de Verchères (1678 to 1747), a 14-year-old young heroine who held the fort against the Iroquois. == Understand == === Tourist information === On its website, the MRC Marguerite-d'Youville offers a map of the territory: [https://margueritedyouville.ca/storage/app/media/la-mrc/qui-sommes-nous/a-propos/2016_CarteMDY_regionale_201674151847.pdf Regional map of the MRC] == Cities == {{mapframe}}{{mapshape}} * {{marker | name=[[Calixa-Lavallée]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Calixa-Lavallée | wikidata=Q2934041 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.75 | long=-73.2833 | content= }} * {{marker | name=[[Contrecoeur]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Contrecoeur | wikidata=Q141547 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.85 | long=-73.2333 | content= }} * {{marker | name=[[Saint-Amable]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Saint-Amable | wikidata=Q3461735 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.65 | long=-73.3 | content= }} * {{marker | name=[[Sainte-Julie]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Sainte-Julie (Quebec)| wikidata=Q142156 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.583333 | long=-73.333333 | content= }} * {{marker | name=[[Varennes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Varennes | wikidata=Q142014 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.6833 | long=-73.4333 | content= }} * {{marker | name=[[Verchères]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipédia=Verchères | wikidata=Q2514459 | lastedit=2022-06-08 | lat=45.7833 | long=-73.35 | content= }} == Get around == == See == == Do == == Buy == == Eat == == Drink == == Cope == == Go next == {{routebox | image1=Qc132.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Salaberry-de-Valleyfield]] | minorl1=[[Brossard]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Lévis]] | minorr1=[[Sorel-Tracy]] | image2=Qc229.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Varennes]] | minorl2=[[Beloeil]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Rougemont]] | minorr2=[[Mont-Saint-Hilaire]] | image3=Quebec Autoroute 20.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Kingston (Ontario)|Kingston]] | minorl3=Becomes [[File:Ontario 401.svg|16px|link=]] ← '''[[Montréal]]''' ← [[Brossard]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Lévis]] | minorr3=[[Saint-Hyacinthe]] | image4=Quebec Autoroute 30.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Vaudreuil-Dorion]] | minorl4=[[Brossard]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Sorel-Tracy]] | minorr4=[[Contrecoeur]] }} {{outlineregion}} {{IsPartOf|Montérégie}} agp94dxei9x2xfgl7pnu0lso0vvlyzb 1 193268 4492238 4485325 2022-07-29T10:39:04Z SHB2000 2248002 /* July 2022 */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki == New articles created for regional county municipalities == Within the last 24 hours, there have been several new articles created for regional county municipalities. While I don't have an issue with using municipal boundaries at all (in fact, I support the use of municipal or official boundaries to use mapshapes from OSM), {{u|Veillg1}}, I'd like to discuss these articles. First up, these names are way too long, encyclopedic and let's be for real, names that nobody uses outside of government or the [[w:Main Page|encyclopedia]]. But the names isn't the only issue I have, I question whether a region with [[:Category:Montérégie|fifty articles]] (including these new RCM pages created) needs thirteen regions (which equates to 3.5 articles per RCM). For me, I find nine, maybe ten regions as the uppermost number of regions that I can comfortably navigate through. Anything more, and that's when I find it uncomfortable to navigate through and I close the page. Another issue with these new articles is that they've been created, but the categorization of the cities/towns are still under [[Montérégie]], not the new RCM articles. This would need to be fixed, but first we need to get the regions sorted out first. So to summarize, going forward, three important steps should be done to clean these RCM articles up: # Find a shorter name for these overly encyclopedic article names # Establish the region boundaries – right now, the colours on the map don't mean anything. 13 is way too many regions. # Fix the categorization of all articles breadcrumbed under [[:Category:Montérégie]] For the first step, all I would suggest is to drop the "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" – these are terms that your average English speaker probably would have never heard of. Anecdotally speaking, I first only heard "agglomeration", when learning français. {{ping|Ground Zero}}, do you have any suggestions on what these should be renamed to? The second one is the hardest one in my opinion, but also the least important one right now, as there's no harm in leaving the fifty articles as it currently is. We ''can'' leave it with 13 region boundaries, but as I mentioned, it's too many to comfortably navigate through. The third one can only be done if the second is done, and I'm happy to fix that once we've finished the first two steps. Other comments? In particular, I would like to get rid of the overly encyclopedic names, and {{u|Veillg1}}, I would like your input on what these should be called. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 14:42, 9 June 2022 (UTC) :I agree with SHB2000's comments This appears to be a matter of creating articles for the sake of creating articles, rather than for the benefit of the traveller. Veillg1 has created a lot of excellent travel content for English Wikivoyage, and I thank them for their contributions. Often, though, they add stuff that makes Wikivoyage encyclopedic and, well, dull. We aim to create a travel guide that is useful and enjoyable to read. Using technical, bureaucratic names in article titles is not appropriate for a travel guide. Travellers do not say to each other, "hey, let's go to Les Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality for the weekend!" :I think in each case, the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article. :But more importantly, we should ask whether these new articles are providing information that is different from existing articles. If not, let's save readers and extra step by eliminating one level of subregion. : The municipal organization of Quebec or any other jurisdiction is rarely, if ever, of interest to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 9 June 2022 (UTC) {{u|Veillg1}}, none of these articles have any travel content. They are only lists of places, many of which are red links. Are you planning to add travel content to all of these articles? If so, please give us an idea of how long you think it will take you to do this. If you are not planning to add travel content to the RCM articles, then they should be deleted. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 10 June 2022 (UTC) :I'm also confused on why {{tl|mapgroup-item}} is used instead of {{tl|marker}}. Mapgroup-item should only be used in "Go next". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 10 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{ping|Veillg1}}? I've noticed you've made a few edits to these region articles. Re-pinging if the ping did not work. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:37, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::Anyway, if there are no objections by tomorrow, I will rename all the articles to drop the "Regional County Municipality". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:39, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Unless Veillg1 is planning to add travel content to these articles, I think they should be deleted instead of being renamed. They don't help the traveller. They seem to exist for some notion of "completeness". [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:43, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll be listing these articles on vfd if I don't hear a response soon. Pinging again {{ping|Veillg1}} (I've been on the road since yesterday morning, so unfortunately can't list them now, but I'll be able to do this in an hour once I arrive in Brisbane) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:32, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::@SHB2000 - Concerning the design of articles (or the enrichment of the content of published articles) on the regional county municipalities (RCM) of the Montérégie, my intention is to design regional type content: regional tourist circuits, regional flavors circuit, circuit of local products, regional particularities (ex.: wooded maple groves extending over several municipalities), regional festivities (ex.: boat festivals on the Richelieu River, regional celebrations evoking the Patriots, regional apple festivals. ..), regional traveling markets, regional tourism projects... There is no question of repeating the editorial content specific to a municipality. For my part, my design process is planned to be done gradually over the next few weeks. The "Montérégie" article (English project) also requires an update. ::::::The title of each article of the RCM is harmonized with the same titles of Wikipedia (English project); I would very much like there to be a single standard in titles for the various editorial projects in English. Otherwise, it generates unnecessary confusion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:10, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so it's completely reasonable that it sometimes uses encyclopedic article titles a travel guide wouldn't use. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:45, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Now that I've got some somewhat stable connection, here's a full response. :::::::It would be nice if we can work out regions for Montérégie. [[:Category:Montérégie]] contains 40 destinations (excluding the over-encyclopedic regional county municipality articles), and that is quite a lot to comfortably maneuver through. At the same time, 13 region articles is also quite a lot to divide these regions up. What division would make more sense for travellers? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::By the way, speaking of divergences between Wikipedia and Wikivoyage titles: [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], could you please stop creating articles with names like "Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec"? First of all, "Quebec" is in this instance a completely unnecessary disambiguation, and secondly, even if there were a Wikivoyage article about another place named Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the way we disambiguate on Wikivoyage is to put the disambiguating term in '''parentheses''', never after a comma. We've discussed this before. Please get used to this difference between English-language Wikivoyage and English-language Wikipedia, and thanks in advance for (I hope) no longer using or incorrectly formatting disambiguating terms in article titles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::And this isn't just something we do on the English Wikivoyage, this is also done on the French Wikivoyage. By doing such, you're creating work for others in having to fix red links. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:38, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===Renaming=== If the articles are going to be expanded, then we should hold off on discussion of deletion. There is a lot of work to be down in expanding these articles and in creating articles for the many, many redlinked destinations in them, so let's not create any more RCM articles until that is done. There is no reason to harmonize the article titles with Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so using official or legal names has merit. Wikivoyage is a travel guide that aims to have a [[Wikivoyage:Tone|lively tone]]. I repeat, for comment, the proposal that I made above: :"the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article." [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :Chopping "Regional County Municipality" of the name sounds a good plan. Where this gives a name which is already in use, or a city which might get an article then adding a single word is fine. I have just had a look at the websites of several of the listings in cities within these Regional County Municipalities and none of the businesses mentionned the Regional County Municipality in saying where they are - many just had the city, Quebec. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{done}}. Chopped off the "regional county municipality" off, but for Acton and Roussillon, I had to add a (region) disambiguator as there were other articles named as such. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:37, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===July 2022=== It has been just over a month since I started this thread. Unfortunately, not much has changed since June 9; all articles still have little to no helpful content. Whilst some like [[La Vallée-du-Richelieu]] and [[Marguerite-D'Youville]] have an article for every single destination listed, some like [[Acton (region)]], [[Rouville]] and [[Les Jardins-de-Napierville]] are only redlink farms. I still haven't fixed the categorization and breadcrumbs yet because we have yet to settle on boundaries (and if I'm feeling like it, I might make a static map – no promises). However, I don't support incomplete regionalization for such prolonged periods. {{ping|Ground Zero|Ikan Kekek}} any idea what to do? {{ping|Veillg1}} how much longer do you need to "improve" these articles? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:37, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :Looking at it, [[:Category:Montérégie]] does have 52 pages with around 13 regional county municipalities making it 39 actual destination articles. Should some of these be merged? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::Anyone? It's almost two months since we've let this issue hang around. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) dzmiovq9zgtvfs0tzpwlqpvyjx4pvp1 4492246 4492238 2022-07-29T11:12:37Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* July 2022 */ wikitext text/x-wiki == New articles created for regional county municipalities == Within the last 24 hours, there have been several new articles created for regional county municipalities. While I don't have an issue with using municipal boundaries at all (in fact, I support the use of municipal or official boundaries to use mapshapes from OSM), {{u|Veillg1}}, I'd like to discuss these articles. First up, these names are way too long, encyclopedic and let's be for real, names that nobody uses outside of government or the [[w:Main Page|encyclopedia]]. But the names isn't the only issue I have, I question whether a region with [[:Category:Montérégie|fifty articles]] (including these new RCM pages created) needs thirteen regions (which equates to 3.5 articles per RCM). For me, I find nine, maybe ten regions as the uppermost number of regions that I can comfortably navigate through. Anything more, and that's when I find it uncomfortable to navigate through and I close the page. Another issue with these new articles is that they've been created, but the categorization of the cities/towns are still under [[Montérégie]], not the new RCM articles. This would need to be fixed, but first we need to get the regions sorted out first. So to summarize, going forward, three important steps should be done to clean these RCM articles up: # Find a shorter name for these overly encyclopedic article names # Establish the region boundaries – right now, the colours on the map don't mean anything. 13 is way too many regions. # Fix the categorization of all articles breadcrumbed under [[:Category:Montérégie]] For the first step, all I would suggest is to drop the "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" – these are terms that your average English speaker probably would have never heard of. Anecdotally speaking, I first only heard "agglomeration", when learning français. {{ping|Ground Zero}}, do you have any suggestions on what these should be renamed to? The second one is the hardest one in my opinion, but also the least important one right now, as there's no harm in leaving the fifty articles as it currently is. We ''can'' leave it with 13 region boundaries, but as I mentioned, it's too many to comfortably navigate through. The third one can only be done if the second is done, and I'm happy to fix that once we've finished the first two steps. Other comments? In particular, I would like to get rid of the overly encyclopedic names, and {{u|Veillg1}}, I would like your input on what these should be called. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 14:42, 9 June 2022 (UTC) :I agree with SHB2000's comments This appears to be a matter of creating articles for the sake of creating articles, rather than for the benefit of the traveller. Veillg1 has created a lot of excellent travel content for English Wikivoyage, and I thank them for their contributions. Often, though, they add stuff that makes Wikivoyage encyclopedic and, well, dull. We aim to create a travel guide that is useful and enjoyable to read. Using technical, bureaucratic names in article titles is not appropriate for a travel guide. Travellers do not say to each other, "hey, let's go to Les Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality for the weekend!" :I think in each case, the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article. :But more importantly, we should ask whether these new articles are providing information that is different from existing articles. If not, let's save readers and extra step by eliminating one level of subregion. : The municipal organization of Quebec or any other jurisdiction is rarely, if ever, of interest to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 9 June 2022 (UTC) {{u|Veillg1}}, none of these articles have any travel content. They are only lists of places, many of which are red links. Are you planning to add travel content to all of these articles? If so, please give us an idea of how long you think it will take you to do this. If you are not planning to add travel content to the RCM articles, then they should be deleted. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 10 June 2022 (UTC) :I'm also confused on why {{tl|mapgroup-item}} is used instead of {{tl|marker}}. Mapgroup-item should only be used in "Go next". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 10 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{ping|Veillg1}}? I've noticed you've made a few edits to these region articles. Re-pinging if the ping did not work. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:37, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::Anyway, if there are no objections by tomorrow, I will rename all the articles to drop the "Regional County Municipality". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:39, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Unless Veillg1 is planning to add travel content to these articles, I think they should be deleted instead of being renamed. They don't help the traveller. They seem to exist for some notion of "completeness". [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:43, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll be listing these articles on vfd if I don't hear a response soon. Pinging again {{ping|Veillg1}} (I've been on the road since yesterday morning, so unfortunately can't list them now, but I'll be able to do this in an hour once I arrive in Brisbane) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:32, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::@SHB2000 - Concerning the design of articles (or the enrichment of the content of published articles) on the regional county municipalities (RCM) of the Montérégie, my intention is to design regional type content: regional tourist circuits, regional flavors circuit, circuit of local products, regional particularities (ex.: wooded maple groves extending over several municipalities), regional festivities (ex.: boat festivals on the Richelieu River, regional celebrations evoking the Patriots, regional apple festivals. ..), regional traveling markets, regional tourism projects... There is no question of repeating the editorial content specific to a municipality. For my part, my design process is planned to be done gradually over the next few weeks. The "Montérégie" article (English project) also requires an update. ::::::The title of each article of the RCM is harmonized with the same titles of Wikipedia (English project); I would very much like there to be a single standard in titles for the various editorial projects in English. Otherwise, it generates unnecessary confusion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:10, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so it's completely reasonable that it sometimes uses encyclopedic article titles a travel guide wouldn't use. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:45, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Now that I've got some somewhat stable connection, here's a full response. :::::::It would be nice if we can work out regions for Montérégie. [[:Category:Montérégie]] contains 40 destinations (excluding the over-encyclopedic regional county municipality articles), and that is quite a lot to comfortably maneuver through. At the same time, 13 region articles is also quite a lot to divide these regions up. What division would make more sense for travellers? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::By the way, speaking of divergences between Wikipedia and Wikivoyage titles: [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], could you please stop creating articles with names like "Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec"? First of all, "Quebec" is in this instance a completely unnecessary disambiguation, and secondly, even if there were a Wikivoyage article about another place named Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the way we disambiguate on Wikivoyage is to put the disambiguating term in '''parentheses''', never after a comma. We've discussed this before. Please get used to this difference between English-language Wikivoyage and English-language Wikipedia, and thanks in advance for (I hope) no longer using or incorrectly formatting disambiguating terms in article titles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::And this isn't just something we do on the English Wikivoyage, this is also done on the French Wikivoyage. By doing such, you're creating work for others in having to fix red links. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:38, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===Renaming=== If the articles are going to be expanded, then we should hold off on discussion of deletion. There is a lot of work to be down in expanding these articles and in creating articles for the many, many redlinked destinations in them, so let's not create any more RCM articles until that is done. There is no reason to harmonize the article titles with Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so using official or legal names has merit. Wikivoyage is a travel guide that aims to have a [[Wikivoyage:Tone|lively tone]]. I repeat, for comment, the proposal that I made above: :"the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article." [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :Chopping "Regional County Municipality" of the name sounds a good plan. Where this gives a name which is already in use, or a city which might get an article then adding a single word is fine. I have just had a look at the websites of several of the listings in cities within these Regional County Municipalities and none of the businesses mentionned the Regional County Municipality in saying where they are - many just had the city, Quebec. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{done}}. Chopped off the "regional county municipality" off, but for Acton and Roussillon, I had to add a (region) disambiguator as there were other articles named as such. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:37, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===July 2022=== It has been just over a month since I started this thread. Unfortunately, not much has changed since June 9; all articles still have little to no helpful content. Whilst some like [[La Vallée-du-Richelieu]] and [[Marguerite-D'Youville]] have an article for every single destination listed, some like [[Acton (region)]], [[Rouville]] and [[Les Jardins-de-Napierville]] are only redlink farms. I still haven't fixed the categorization and breadcrumbs yet because we have yet to settle on boundaries (and if I'm feeling like it, I might make a static map – no promises). However, I don't support incomplete regionalization for such prolonged periods. {{ping|Ground Zero|Ikan Kekek}} any idea what to do? {{ping|Veillg1}} how much longer do you need to "improve" these articles? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:37, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :Looking at it, [[:Category:Montérégie]] does have 52 pages with around 13 regional county municipalities making it 39 actual destination articles. Should some of these be merged? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::Anyone? It's almost two months since we've let this issue hang around. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) Here are the sub-regions listed, with the number if articles that we have for each if them: * Longueuil — city article * Acton — 0 articles * Beauharnois-Salaberry — 1 article * La Vallée-du-Richelieu — 13 articles * Le Haut-Richelieu — 1 article * Le Haut-Saint-Laurent — 2 articles * Les Jardins-de-Napierville — 0 articles * Les Maskoutains — 1 article * Marguerite-D'Youville — 6 articles * Pierre-De Saurel — 5 articles * Roussillon — 3 articles * Rouville — 0 articles * Vaudreuil-Soulanges — 3 articles Clearly, the regionalization was undertaken way before it was needed. If {{ping|Veillg1}} is going to be creating articles for the red links in these subregions, then we shouldn't start merging them. But unless Veillg1 tells us what their plan is, it looks like these subregionscare just a waste of the reader's time and should be merged. Also, the static map labels Marguerite-D'Youville under its old name, Lajammerais. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 2hm8kp7pt0yti3cwlkraqjsnf5r5aj6 4492250 4492246 2022-07-29T11:23:53Z Veillg1 253590 /* July 2022 */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki == New articles created for regional county municipalities == Within the last 24 hours, there have been several new articles created for regional county municipalities. While I don't have an issue with using municipal boundaries at all (in fact, I support the use of municipal or official boundaries to use mapshapes from OSM), {{u|Veillg1}}, I'd like to discuss these articles. First up, these names are way too long, encyclopedic and let's be for real, names that nobody uses outside of government or the [[w:Main Page|encyclopedia]]. But the names isn't the only issue I have, I question whether a region with [[:Category:Montérégie|fifty articles]] (including these new RCM pages created) needs thirteen regions (which equates to 3.5 articles per RCM). For me, I find nine, maybe ten regions as the uppermost number of regions that I can comfortably navigate through. Anything more, and that's when I find it uncomfortable to navigate through and I close the page. Another issue with these new articles is that they've been created, but the categorization of the cities/towns are still under [[Montérégie]], not the new RCM articles. This would need to be fixed, but first we need to get the regions sorted out first. So to summarize, going forward, three important steps should be done to clean these RCM articles up: # Find a shorter name for these overly encyclopedic article names # Establish the region boundaries – right now, the colours on the map don't mean anything. 13 is way too many regions. # Fix the categorization of all articles breadcrumbed under [[:Category:Montérégie]] For the first step, all I would suggest is to drop the "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" – these are terms that your average English speaker probably would have never heard of. Anecdotally speaking, I first only heard "agglomeration", when learning français. {{ping|Ground Zero}}, do you have any suggestions on what these should be renamed to? The second one is the hardest one in my opinion, but also the least important one right now, as there's no harm in leaving the fifty articles as it currently is. We ''can'' leave it with 13 region boundaries, but as I mentioned, it's too many to comfortably navigate through. The third one can only be done if the second is done, and I'm happy to fix that once we've finished the first two steps. Other comments? In particular, I would like to get rid of the overly encyclopedic names, and {{u|Veillg1}}, I would like your input on what these should be called. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 14:42, 9 June 2022 (UTC) :I agree with SHB2000's comments This appears to be a matter of creating articles for the sake of creating articles, rather than for the benefit of the traveller. Veillg1 has created a lot of excellent travel content for English Wikivoyage, and I thank them for their contributions. Often, though, they add stuff that makes Wikivoyage encyclopedic and, well, dull. We aim to create a travel guide that is useful and enjoyable to read. Using technical, bureaucratic names in article titles is not appropriate for a travel guide. Travellers do not say to each other, "hey, let's go to Les Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality for the weekend!" :I think in each case, the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article. :But more importantly, we should ask whether these new articles are providing information that is different from existing articles. If not, let's save readers and extra step by eliminating one level of subregion. : The municipal organization of Quebec or any other jurisdiction is rarely, if ever, of interest to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 9 June 2022 (UTC) {{u|Veillg1}}, none of these articles have any travel content. They are only lists of places, many of which are red links. Are you planning to add travel content to all of these articles? If so, please give us an idea of how long you think it will take you to do this. If you are not planning to add travel content to the RCM articles, then they should be deleted. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 10 June 2022 (UTC) :I'm also confused on why {{tl|mapgroup-item}} is used instead of {{tl|marker}}. Mapgroup-item should only be used in "Go next". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 10 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{ping|Veillg1}}? I've noticed you've made a few edits to these region articles. Re-pinging if the ping did not work. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:37, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::Anyway, if there are no objections by tomorrow, I will rename all the articles to drop the "Regional County Municipality". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:39, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Unless Veillg1 is planning to add travel content to these articles, I think they should be deleted instead of being renamed. They don't help the traveller. They seem to exist for some notion of "completeness". [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:43, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll be listing these articles on vfd if I don't hear a response soon. Pinging again {{ping|Veillg1}} (I've been on the road since yesterday morning, so unfortunately can't list them now, but I'll be able to do this in an hour once I arrive in Brisbane) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:32, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::@SHB2000 - Concerning the design of articles (or the enrichment of the content of published articles) on the regional county municipalities (RCM) of the Montérégie, my intention is to design regional type content: regional tourist circuits, regional flavors circuit, circuit of local products, regional particularities (ex.: wooded maple groves extending over several municipalities), regional festivities (ex.: boat festivals on the Richelieu River, regional celebrations evoking the Patriots, regional apple festivals. ..), regional traveling markets, regional tourism projects... There is no question of repeating the editorial content specific to a municipality. For my part, my design process is planned to be done gradually over the next few weeks. The "Montérégie" article (English project) also requires an update. ::::::The title of each article of the RCM is harmonized with the same titles of Wikipedia (English project); I would very much like there to be a single standard in titles for the various editorial projects in English. Otherwise, it generates unnecessary confusion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:10, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so it's completely reasonable that it sometimes uses encyclopedic article titles a travel guide wouldn't use. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:45, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Now that I've got some somewhat stable connection, here's a full response. :::::::It would be nice if we can work out regions for Montérégie. [[:Category:Montérégie]] contains 40 destinations (excluding the over-encyclopedic regional county municipality articles), and that is quite a lot to comfortably maneuver through. At the same time, 13 region articles is also quite a lot to divide these regions up. What division would make more sense for travellers? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::By the way, speaking of divergences between Wikipedia and Wikivoyage titles: [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], could you please stop creating articles with names like "Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec"? First of all, "Quebec" is in this instance a completely unnecessary disambiguation, and secondly, even if there were a Wikivoyage article about another place named Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the way we disambiguate on Wikivoyage is to put the disambiguating term in '''parentheses''', never after a comma. We've discussed this before. Please get used to this difference between English-language Wikivoyage and English-language Wikipedia, and thanks in advance for (I hope) no longer using or incorrectly formatting disambiguating terms in article titles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::And this isn't just something we do on the English Wikivoyage, this is also done on the French Wikivoyage. By doing such, you're creating work for others in having to fix red links. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:38, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===Renaming=== If the articles are going to be expanded, then we should hold off on discussion of deletion. There is a lot of work to be down in expanding these articles and in creating articles for the many, many redlinked destinations in them, so let's not create any more RCM articles until that is done. There is no reason to harmonize the article titles with Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so using official or legal names has merit. Wikivoyage is a travel guide that aims to have a [[Wikivoyage:Tone|lively tone]]. I repeat, for comment, the proposal that I made above: :"the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article." [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :Chopping "Regional County Municipality" of the name sounds a good plan. Where this gives a name which is already in use, or a city which might get an article then adding a single word is fine. I have just had a look at the websites of several of the listings in cities within these Regional County Municipalities and none of the businesses mentionned the Regional County Municipality in saying where they are - many just had the city, Quebec. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{done}}. Chopped off the "regional county municipality" off, but for Acton and Roussillon, I had to add a (region) disambiguator as there were other articles named as such. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:37, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===July 2022=== It has been just over a month since I started this thread. Unfortunately, not much has changed since June 9; all articles still have little to no helpful content. Whilst some like [[La Vallée-du-Richelieu]] and [[Marguerite-D'Youville]] have an article for every single destination listed, some like [[Acton (region)]], [[Rouville]] and [[Les Jardins-de-Napierville]] are only redlink farms. I still haven't fixed the categorization and breadcrumbs yet because we have yet to settle on boundaries (and if I'm feeling like it, I might make a static map – no promises). However, I don't support incomplete regionalization for such prolonged periods. {{ping|Ground Zero|Ikan Kekek}} any idea what to do? {{ping|Veillg1}} how much longer do you need to "improve" these articles? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:37, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :Looking at it, [[:Category:Montérégie]] does have 52 pages with around 13 regional county municipalities making it 39 actual destination articles. Should some of these be merged? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::Anyone? It's almost two months since we've let this issue hang around. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) Here are the sub-regions listed, with the number if articles that we have for each if them: * Longueuil — city article * Acton — 0 articles * Beauharnois-Salaberry — 1 article * La Vallée-du-Richelieu — 13 articles * Le Haut-Richelieu — 1 article * Le Haut-Saint-Laurent — 2 articles * Les Jardins-de-Napierville — 0 articles * Les Maskoutains — 1 article * Marguerite-D'Youville — 6 articles * Pierre-De Saurel — 5 articles * Roussillon — 3 articles * Rouville — 0 articles * Vaudreuil-Soulanges — 3 articles Clearly, the regionalization was undertaken way before it was needed. If {{ping|Veillg1}} is going to be creating articles for the red links in these subregions, then we shouldn't start merging them. But unless Veillg1 tells us what their plan is, it looks like these subregionscare just a waste of the reader's time and should be merged. Also, the static map labels Marguerite-D'Youville under its old name, Lajammerais. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :The articles on the municipalities/cities of the Montérégie region (in Quebec) are in project (or under construction for those which are already posted). This is a region that is familiar to me since I live there. In the meantime, my energies are invested in finishing designing articles on the magnificent territory of the North Shore of St. Lawrence River. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:23, 29 July 2022 (UTC) gbwji1hex8ycn94pnjdyg7pega056mh 4492254 4492250 2022-07-29T11:30:39Z SHB2000 2248002 /* July 2022 */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki == New articles created for regional county municipalities == Within the last 24 hours, there have been several new articles created for regional county municipalities. While I don't have an issue with using municipal boundaries at all (in fact, I support the use of municipal or official boundaries to use mapshapes from OSM), {{u|Veillg1}}, I'd like to discuss these articles. First up, these names are way too long, encyclopedic and let's be for real, names that nobody uses outside of government or the [[w:Main Page|encyclopedia]]. But the names isn't the only issue I have, I question whether a region with [[:Category:Montérégie|fifty articles]] (including these new RCM pages created) needs thirteen regions (which equates to 3.5 articles per RCM). For me, I find nine, maybe ten regions as the uppermost number of regions that I can comfortably navigate through. Anything more, and that's when I find it uncomfortable to navigate through and I close the page. Another issue with these new articles is that they've been created, but the categorization of the cities/towns are still under [[Montérégie]], not the new RCM articles. This would need to be fixed, but first we need to get the regions sorted out first. So to summarize, going forward, three important steps should be done to clean these RCM articles up: # Find a shorter name for these overly encyclopedic article names # Establish the region boundaries – right now, the colours on the map don't mean anything. 13 is way too many regions. # Fix the categorization of all articles breadcrumbed under [[:Category:Montérégie]] For the first step, all I would suggest is to drop the "Regional County Municipality" and "Agglomeration" – these are terms that your average English speaker probably would have never heard of. Anecdotally speaking, I first only heard "agglomeration", when learning français. {{ping|Ground Zero}}, do you have any suggestions on what these should be renamed to? The second one is the hardest one in my opinion, but also the least important one right now, as there's no harm in leaving the fifty articles as it currently is. We ''can'' leave it with 13 region boundaries, but as I mentioned, it's too many to comfortably navigate through. The third one can only be done if the second is done, and I'm happy to fix that once we've finished the first two steps. Other comments? In particular, I would like to get rid of the overly encyclopedic names, and {{u|Veillg1}}, I would like your input on what these should be called. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 14:42, 9 June 2022 (UTC) :I agree with SHB2000's comments This appears to be a matter of creating articles for the sake of creating articles, rather than for the benefit of the traveller. Veillg1 has created a lot of excellent travel content for English Wikivoyage, and I thank them for their contributions. Often, though, they add stuff that makes Wikivoyage encyclopedic and, well, dull. We aim to create a travel guide that is useful and enjoyable to read. Using technical, bureaucratic names in article titles is not appropriate for a travel guide. Travellers do not say to each other, "hey, let's go to Les Jardins-de-Napierville Regional County Municipality for the weekend!" :I think in each case, the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article. :But more importantly, we should ask whether these new articles are providing information that is different from existing articles. If not, let's save readers and extra step by eliminating one level of subregion. : The municipal organization of Quebec or any other jurisdiction is rarely, if ever, of interest to travellers. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:55, 9 June 2022 (UTC) {{u|Veillg1}}, none of these articles have any travel content. They are only lists of places, many of which are red links. Are you planning to add travel content to all of these articles? If so, please give us an idea of how long you think it will take you to do this. If you are not planning to add travel content to the RCM articles, then they should be deleted. Thanks. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:45, 10 June 2022 (UTC) :I'm also confused on why {{tl|mapgroup-item}} is used instead of {{tl|marker}}. Mapgroup-item should only be used in "Go next". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:05, 10 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{ping|Veillg1}}? I've noticed you've made a few edits to these region articles. Re-pinging if the ping did not work. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:37, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::Anyway, if there are no objections by tomorrow, I will rename all the articles to drop the "Regional County Municipality". <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:39, 14 June 2022 (UTC) ::::Unless Veillg1 is planning to add travel content to these articles, I think they should be deleted instead of being renamed. They don't help the traveller. They seem to exist for some notion of "completeness". [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:43, 14 June 2022 (UTC) :::::I'll be listing these articles on vfd if I don't hear a response soon. Pinging again {{ping|Veillg1}} (I've been on the road since yesterday morning, so unfortunately can't list them now, but I'll be able to do this in an hour once I arrive in Brisbane) <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 01:32, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::@SHB2000 - Concerning the design of articles (or the enrichment of the content of published articles) on the regional county municipalities (RCM) of the Montérégie, my intention is to design regional type content: regional tourist circuits, regional flavors circuit, circuit of local products, regional particularities (ex.: wooded maple groves extending over several municipalities), regional festivities (ex.: boat festivals on the Richelieu River, regional celebrations evoking the Patriots, regional apple festivals. ..), regional traveling markets, regional tourism projects... There is no question of repeating the editorial content specific to a municipality. For my part, my design process is planned to be done gradually over the next few weeks. The "Montérégie" article (English project) also requires an update. ::::::The title of each article of the RCM is harmonized with the same titles of Wikipedia (English project); I would very much like there to be a single standard in titles for the various editorial projects in English. Otherwise, it generates unnecessary confusion. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 02:10, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so it's completely reasonable that it sometimes uses encyclopedic article titles a travel guide wouldn't use. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:45, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::Now that I've got some somewhat stable connection, here's a full response. :::::::It would be nice if we can work out regions for Montérégie. [[:Category:Montérégie]] contains 40 destinations (excluding the over-encyclopedic regional county municipality articles), and that is quite a lot to comfortably maneuver through. At the same time, 13 region articles is also quite a lot to divide these regions up. What division would make more sense for travellers? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 03:46, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::::::::By the way, speaking of divergences between Wikipedia and Wikivoyage titles: [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]], could you please stop creating articles with names like "Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Quebec"? First of all, "Quebec" is in this instance a completely unnecessary disambiguation, and secondly, even if there were a Wikivoyage article about another place named Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the way we disambiguate on Wikivoyage is to put the disambiguating term in '''parentheses''', never after a comma. We've discussed this before. Please get used to this difference between English-language Wikivoyage and English-language Wikipedia, and thanks in advance for (I hope) no longer using or incorrectly formatting disambiguating terms in article titles. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :::::::::And this isn't just something we do on the English Wikivoyage, this is also done on the French Wikivoyage. By doing such, you're creating work for others in having to fix red links. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:38, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===Renaming=== If the articles are going to be expanded, then we should hold off on discussion of deletion. There is a lot of work to be down in expanding these articles and in creating articles for the many, many redlinked destinations in them, so let's not create any more RCM articles until that is done. There is no reason to harmonize the article titles with Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, so using official or legal names has merit. Wikivoyage is a travel guide that aims to have a [[Wikivoyage:Tone|lively tone]]. I repeat, for comment, the proposal that I made above: :"the "Regional County Municipality" addendum to the name can be chopped off. If the shortened name is already is use, then "county" or "region" can be added to the name to distinguish the article." [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:57, 18 June 2022 (UTC) :Chopping "Regional County Municipality" of the name sounds a good plan. Where this gives a name which is already in use, or a city which might get an article then adding a single word is fine. I have just had a look at the websites of several of the listings in cities within these Regional County Municipalities and none of the businesses mentionned the Regional County Municipality in saying where they are - many just had the city, Quebec. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:15, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ::{{done}}. Chopped off the "regional county municipality" off, but for Acton and Roussillon, I had to add a (region) disambiguator as there were other articles named as such. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:37, 18 June 2022 (UTC) ===July 2022=== It has been just over a month since I started this thread. Unfortunately, not much has changed since June 9; all articles still have little to no helpful content. Whilst some like [[La Vallée-du-Richelieu]] and [[Marguerite-D'Youville]] have an article for every single destination listed, some like [[Acton (region)]], [[Rouville]] and [[Les Jardins-de-Napierville]] are only redlink farms. I still haven't fixed the categorization and breadcrumbs yet because we have yet to settle on boundaries (and if I'm feeling like it, I might make a static map – no promises). However, I don't support incomplete regionalization for such prolonged periods. {{ping|Ground Zero|Ikan Kekek}} any idea what to do? {{ping|Veillg1}} how much longer do you need to "improve" these articles? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 13:37, 14 July 2022 (UTC) :Looking at it, [[:Category:Montérégie]] does have 52 pages with around 13 regional county municipalities making it 39 actual destination articles. Should some of these be merged? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 02:58, 18 July 2022 (UTC) ::Anyone? It's almost two months since we've let this issue hang around. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:39, 29 July 2022 (UTC) Here are the sub-regions listed, with the number if articles that we have for each if them: * Longueuil — city article * Acton — 0 articles * Beauharnois-Salaberry — 1 article * La Vallée-du-Richelieu — 13 articles * Le Haut-Richelieu — 1 article * Le Haut-Saint-Laurent — 2 articles * Les Jardins-de-Napierville — 0 articles * Les Maskoutains — 1 article * Marguerite-D'Youville — 6 articles * Pierre-De Saurel — 5 articles * Roussillon — 3 articles * Rouville — 0 articles * Vaudreuil-Soulanges — 3 articles Clearly, the regionalization was undertaken way before it was needed. If {{ping|Veillg1}} is going to be creating articles for the red links in these subregions, then we shouldn't start merging them. But unless Veillg1 tells us what their plan is, it looks like these subregionscare just a waste of the reader's time and should be merged. Also, the static map labels Marguerite-D'Youville under its old name, Lajammerais. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:12, 29 July 2022 (UTC) :The articles on the municipalities/cities of the Montérégie region (in Quebec) are in project (or under construction for those which are already posted). This is a region that is familiar to me since I live there. In the meantime, my energies are invested in finishing designing articles on the magnificent territory of the North Shore of St. Lawrence River. [[User:Veillg1|Veillg1]] ([[User talk:Veillg1|talk]]) 11:23, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::Okay, so how long do you need then? One more month? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:30, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 2s1b0u43cjacnyrfw37go0himd2db8u 2 193296 4492126 4465039 2022-07-29T06:30:00Z Romanichthys Valsanicola 1507349 /* Muntenia */ Updated listing for [[Târgoviște]] wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Principality of Wallachia banner.jpg}} [[File:Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg|170px|thumb|upright|Principality of Wallachia coat of arms. In the traditional form of Aquila Valahica, used in second half of XVI century, XVII century, XVIII century, and first half of XIX century.]] [[File:Wallachia 13-16c.svg|300px|thumb|right|Map of Wallachia around 1390]] The '''Principality of Wallachia''' ([[Romanian]]:''principatul Țării Românești'') is a historical European state. Wallachia is, with Moldavia and Transylvania, one of the three medieval principalities with a Romanian-speaking population; with Moldavia, it is one of the two “Danubian principalities” and, by its union with Moldavia in 1859, it is at the origin of [[Romania]]. Wallachia was divided into județe (counties) and governed by a ''voivode'' (later ''hospodar'') elected by the assembly of boyars, assisted by a ''Sfat domnesc'' (princely council). It had legislation (''Pravila''), an army (''Oastea''), a fleet on the Danube (''Bolozanele'') and a diplomatic corps (''Logofeții''): it was therefore not, as most modern historical works inaccurately represent, a Turkish province, but a principality at first independent, then autonomous, and only tributary to the Ottoman sultan of Constantinople (from 1460, but with interruptions). The principality of Wallachia successively had three capitals: [[Curtea de Argeș]], [[Târgoviște]] and [[Bucharest]]. ==Understand== Due to the complete Ottoman conquest and annexation of Bulgaria by 1396, Wallachia bordered on the state of the Ottoman sultans and, despite fierce resistance by Prince Mircea the Elder against Sultan Bayezid I, became dependent after the battles of Rovine in 1395 and Nicopolis in 1396. to the Ottoman Empire. An exact point in time for the beginning of the Wallachian dependency on the Ottomans can hardly be pinpointed, since it was a gradual process that was never regulated in a binding manner. Initially there were isolated, later regular tribute payments to maintain the peace. The voivodes viewed the payment of tributes as a payment to buy peace, while the Ottoman side interpreted it as submission to the sultan's supremacy. Tributes had to be paid to the sultan's court in Edirne and from 1453 in Constantinople, which over the centuries secured the state's internal autonomy and also prevented a violent conquest and Islamization of the principality. After the political overthrow of Prince Vlad the Impaler in 1462, however, solidified the political dependence on the neighbor to the south. Due to the weakness of the rulers and internal power struggles within the boyar oligarchy, the principality became a de facto vassal state of the Ottoman Empire in the following centuries, which meant that the Wallachian princes, also known as Voivode or Hospodar, were obliged to serve in the Ottoman army in addition to paying tribute . At the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, Wallachia and other Ottoman protectorates in the region briefly regained their independence, helped by a period of weakness in the Ottoman Empire. The Principality of Wallachia was united for the first time in 1600 with the Principality of Transylvania and the Principality of Moldova in the course of a personal union under Prince Michael the Brave for almost a year. Târgovişte was the capital of Wallachia until 1659, then Bucharest. The Danube cities of Giurgiu and Turnu Măgurele (from 1417) and Brăila (from 1538) were under direct Ottoman rule until 1829. The union with the Principality of Moldova in 1859 gave rise to the Principality of Romania, proclaimed on December 24, 1861, which is considered the successor to both states. ==Talk== The use of the Romanian name for the language as well as the Romanian name to designate the speakers of this language, did not wait for the founding of the state of Romania. Although the subjects of the voivodeships were referred to as "Ardeleni" (or "Ungureni"), "Moldoveni" or "Munteni", the name "rumână" sau "rumâniască" for the language is attested during the 16th century to several foreign travelers and in Romanian documents. The oldest preserved document, written in Romanian, is the Letter of Neacșu din Câmpulung, dating from 1521. It uses the Greek-Slavonic Cyrillic alphabet specific to the Romanian language (and different from the Russian one). The Slavic influence was the first to occur during the formation of the Romanian language, due to the migration of the Slavic tribes (who crossed the territory of today's Romania). According to some authors, the influence of the Slavic language manifested itself especially after the introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet (late ninth century). Slavic influence continued into the Middle Ages, especially through the use of the Church Slavonic language, for liturgical purposes and as the language of the chancellery, until the eighteenth century. The other neighboring languages ​​(all Slavic, except Hungarian) influenced Romanian. The slow process of institutionalization of the Romanian language, as an official language used in public space, in literature and in the Church, began in the late fifteenth century and ended in the first decades of the eighteenth century, when its ecclesiastical use had become widespread. The oldest Romanian texts of a literary nature are religious manuscripts, translations of some elementary biblical texts. The language remains relatively poorly attested in the early modern period. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|zoom=6|layer=W|height=500|width=500}} === Muntenia === * {{listing | name=[[Târgoviște]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=44.924444 | long=25.457222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q188673 | content=The traditional capital of the Kingdom of Poland and the whole Commonwealth. }} * {{listing | name=[[Warsaw]] | wikidata=Q270 | content=''De facto'' capital for most of the commonwealth's history. }} ** {{see | name=[[Warsaw/South|Wilanów Palace]] | wikidata=Q47473 | content=Baroque royal palace, dubbed the "Polish Versailles". }} * {{listing | name=[[Lublin]] | wikidata=Q37333 | content=Located between Kraków and Vilnius, the union between Poland and Lithuania was signed here in 1569. Moreover, Lublin was the seat of the Polish Crown Tribunal (highest appeal court) during spring and summer. Old town with castle, national museum and cathedral. }} * {{listing | name=[[Piotrków Trybunalski]] | wikidata=Q158004 | content=One of the royal cities, first seat of the Sejm (parliament) and seat of the Polish Crown Tribunal during autumn and winter. }} * {{listing | name=[[Gdańsk]] | wikidata=Q1792 | content=Chief seaport. }} ** {{see | name=Oliwa | wikidata=Q1447540 | content=Place of a 1627 naval battle against Sweden and the 1660 peace treaty ending the Second Northern War ("Swedish Deluge"). Cathedral and rococo palace. }} * {{listing | name=[[Poznań]] | wikidata=Q268 | content=Capital of the Greater Poland Province. }} * {{listing | name=[[Zamość]] | wikidata=Q145972 | content=The Renaissance old town is a World Heritage site. }} === Lithuania === * {{listing | name=[[Vilnius]] | wikidata=Q216 | content=Capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. }} === Belarus === * {{listing | name=[[Grodno]] | wikidata=Q181376 | content=Secondary capital of Lithuania, alternate seat of the Sejm and the Lithuanian Tribunal. During the 1793 Grodno Sejm, the deputies submitted to Russia, quashed the constitution and accepted the second partition of Poland. }} * {{listing | name=[[Minsk]] | wikidata=Q2280 | content=Was the capital of a Polish-Lithuanian voivodeship. The baroque Catholic cathedral from that period is extant. Minsk's city hall is a modern reconstruction of the Baroque-Neoclassical one from the Polish-Lithuanian era. }} * {{see | name=[[Mir]] Castle Complex | wikidata=Q209643 | content=Late-Gothic castle of Polish-Lithuanian magnates. }} * {{see | name=[[Nesvizh]] Castle | wikidata=Q719422 | content=Residence of the Radziwiłł family, one of the wealthies and most powerful clans of Poland-Lithuania. }} === Ukraine === * {{listing | name=[[Lviv]] | wikidata=Q36036 | content=Used to be the capital of the Ruthenian Voivodeship of Poland-Lithuania. Many Renaissance and Baroque buildings in the city centre are evidence of that period. }} ==See also== * [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] * [[Ottoman Empire]] * [[Russian Empire]] * [[Byzantine Empire]] * [[Thirty Years War]] {{outlinetopic}} {{PartOfTopic|European history}} hzked8qyffoy5ut3xvrqe07q8m7zhgw 4492131 4492126 2022-07-29T06:36:45Z Romanichthys Valsanicola 1507349 /* Destinations */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Principality of Wallachia banner.jpg}} [[File:Coat of arms of Wallachia.svg|170px|thumb|upright|Principality of Wallachia coat of arms. In the traditional form of Aquila Valahica, used in second half of XVI century, XVII century, XVIII century, and first half of XIX century.]] [[File:Wallachia 13-16c.svg|300px|thumb|right|Map of Wallachia around 1390]] The '''Principality of Wallachia''' ([[Romanian]]:''principatul Țării Românești'') is a historical European state. Wallachia is, with Moldavia and Transylvania, one of the three medieval principalities with a Romanian-speaking population; with Moldavia, it is one of the two “Danubian principalities” and, by its union with Moldavia in 1859, it is at the origin of [[Romania]]. Wallachia was divided into județe (counties) and governed by a ''voivode'' (later ''hospodar'') elected by the assembly of boyars, assisted by a ''Sfat domnesc'' (princely council). It had legislation (''Pravila''), an army (''Oastea''), a fleet on the Danube (''Bolozanele'') and a diplomatic corps (''Logofeții''): it was therefore not, as most modern historical works inaccurately represent, a Turkish province, but a principality at first independent, then autonomous, and only tributary to the Ottoman sultan of Constantinople (from 1460, but with interruptions). The principality of Wallachia successively had three capitals: [[Curtea de Argeș]], [[Târgoviște]] and [[Bucharest]]. ==Understand== Due to the complete Ottoman conquest and annexation of Bulgaria by 1396, Wallachia bordered on the state of the Ottoman sultans and, despite fierce resistance by Prince Mircea the Elder against Sultan Bayezid I, became dependent after the battles of Rovine in 1395 and Nicopolis in 1396. to the Ottoman Empire. An exact point in time for the beginning of the Wallachian dependency on the Ottomans can hardly be pinpointed, since it was a gradual process that was never regulated in a binding manner. Initially there were isolated, later regular tribute payments to maintain the peace. The voivodes viewed the payment of tributes as a payment to buy peace, while the Ottoman side interpreted it as submission to the sultan's supremacy. Tributes had to be paid to the sultan's court in Edirne and from 1453 in Constantinople, which over the centuries secured the state's internal autonomy and also prevented a violent conquest and Islamization of the principality. After the political overthrow of Prince Vlad the Impaler in 1462, however, solidified the political dependence on the neighbor to the south. Due to the weakness of the rulers and internal power struggles within the boyar oligarchy, the principality became a de facto vassal state of the Ottoman Empire in the following centuries, which meant that the Wallachian princes, also known as Voivode or Hospodar, were obliged to serve in the Ottoman army in addition to paying tribute . At the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, Wallachia and other Ottoman protectorates in the region briefly regained their independence, helped by a period of weakness in the Ottoman Empire. The Principality of Wallachia was united for the first time in 1600 with the Principality of Transylvania and the Principality of Moldova in the course of a personal union under Prince Michael the Brave for almost a year. Târgovişte was the capital of Wallachia until 1659, then Bucharest. The Danube cities of Giurgiu and Turnu Măgurele (from 1417) and Brăila (from 1538) were under direct Ottoman rule until 1829. The union with the Principality of Moldova in 1859 gave rise to the Principality of Romania, proclaimed on December 24, 1861, which is considered the successor to both states. ==Talk== The use of the Romanian name for the language as well as the Romanian name to designate the speakers of this language, did not wait for the founding of the state of Romania. Although the subjects of the voivodeships were referred to as "Ardeleni" (or "Ungureni"), "Moldoveni" or "Munteni", the name "rumână" sau "rumâniască" for the language is attested during the 16th century to several foreign travelers and in Romanian documents. The oldest preserved document, written in Romanian, is the Letter of Neacșu din Câmpulung, dating from 1521. It uses the Greek-Slavonic Cyrillic alphabet specific to the Romanian language (and different from the Russian one). The Slavic influence was the first to occur during the formation of the Romanian language, due to the migration of the Slavic tribes (who crossed the territory of today's Romania). According to some authors, the influence of the Slavic language manifested itself especially after the introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet (late ninth century). Slavic influence continued into the Middle Ages, especially through the use of the Church Slavonic language, for liturgical purposes and as the language of the chancellery, until the eighteenth century. The other neighboring languages ​​(all Slavic, except Hungarian) influenced Romanian. The slow process of institutionalization of the Romanian language, as an official language used in public space, in literature and in the Church, began in the late fifteenth century and ended in the first decades of the eighteenth century, when its ecclesiastical use had become widespread. The oldest Romanian texts of a literary nature are religious manuscripts, translations of some elementary biblical texts. The language remains relatively poorly attested in the early modern period. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|44.89|25.47|zoom=7}} === Muntenia === * {{listing | name=[[Târgoviște]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=44.924444 | long=25.457222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q188673 | content=The traditional capital of the Kingdom of Poland and the whole Commonwealth. }} * {{listing | name=[[Warsaw]] | wikidata=Q270 | content=''De facto'' capital for most of the commonwealth's history. }} ** {{see | name=[[Warsaw/South|Wilanów Palace]] | wikidata=Q47473 | content=Baroque royal palace, dubbed the "Polish Versailles". }} * {{listing | name=[[Lublin]] | wikidata=Q37333 | content=Located between Kraków and Vilnius, the union between Poland and Lithuania was signed here in 1569. Moreover, Lublin was the seat of the Polish Crown Tribunal (highest appeal court) during spring and summer. Old town with castle, national museum and cathedral. }} * {{listing | name=[[Piotrków Trybunalski]] | wikidata=Q158004 | content=One of the royal cities, first seat of the Sejm (parliament) and seat of the Polish Crown Tribunal during autumn and winter. }} * {{listing | name=[[Gdańsk]] | wikidata=Q1792 | content=Chief seaport. }} ** {{see | name=Oliwa | wikidata=Q1447540 | content=Place of a 1627 naval battle against Sweden and the 1660 peace treaty ending the Second Northern War ("Swedish Deluge"). Cathedral and rococo palace. }} * {{listing | name=[[Poznań]] | wikidata=Q268 | content=Capital of the Greater Poland Province. }} * {{listing | name=[[Zamość]] | wikidata=Q145972 | content=The Renaissance old town is a World Heritage site. }} === Lithuania === * {{listing | name=[[Vilnius]] | wikidata=Q216 | content=Capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. }} === Belarus === * {{listing | name=[[Grodno]] | wikidata=Q181376 | content=Secondary capital of Lithuania, alternate seat of the Sejm and the Lithuanian Tribunal. During the 1793 Grodno Sejm, the deputies submitted to Russia, quashed the constitution and accepted the second partition of Poland. }} * {{listing | name=[[Minsk]] | wikidata=Q2280 | content=Was the capital of a Polish-Lithuanian voivodeship. The baroque Catholic cathedral from that period is extant. Minsk's city hall is a modern reconstruction of the Baroque-Neoclassical one from the Polish-Lithuanian era. }} * {{see | name=[[Mir]] Castle Complex | wikidata=Q209643 | content=Late-Gothic castle of Polish-Lithuanian magnates. }} * {{see | name=[[Nesvizh]] Castle | wikidata=Q719422 | content=Residence of the Radziwiłł family, one of the wealthies and most powerful clans of Poland-Lithuania. }} === Ukraine === * {{listing | name=[[Lviv]] | wikidata=Q36036 | content=Used to be the capital of the Ruthenian Voivodeship of Poland-Lithuania. Many Renaissance and Baroque buildings in the city centre are evidence of that period. }} ==See also== * [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] * [[Ottoman Empire]] * [[Russian Empire]] * [[Byzantine Empire]] * [[Thirty Years War]] {{outlinetopic}} {{PartOfTopic|European history}} qp6u6slo631ekxgmqvi5twbeb38z3hb 0 193780 4491816 4480810 2022-07-28T13:58:27Z Sbb1413 2217354 Changed redirect target from [[Kanchrapara]] to [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] 1f8w45640k6i148pnipstgzey2vnki8 0 193845 4491860 4482843 2022-07-28T15:03:20Z Ground Zero 1423298 Fix map wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|laf=27.166389|long=68.403611|zoom=13}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} tbb00pd441dit8s8q497gspbfhcgep9 4491861 4491860 2022-07-28T15:04:08Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|lat=27.166389|long=68.403611|zoom=13}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} rk65g31uzq4iy29zet8yce574njeput 4491862 4491861 2022-07-28T15:04:38Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|lat=27.166389|long=68.403611|zoom=14}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} r3rsymweyuhvir60uh9pkkmw0jex52q 4491863 4491862 2022-07-28T15:05:48Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} rlicfxo2o6b6z0l1f3ixy648z3t4wj3 4491864 4491863 2022-07-28T15:06:07Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* Get around */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=12}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} 83hh6rm2ceb2qsibsh9yfbosqumzhsk 4491866 4491864 2022-07-28T15:09:46Z Ground Zero 1423298 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Mothparja''' is a village in northern Sindh, in beautiful countryside. == Understand == It's a small village with other villages in its surrounding. It has vast plains and fields which are being cultivated by farmers of the village. There come 4 seasons in the village, with hotter summer (up to 53°C), cold winter (up to 2°C), pleasant spring and rough autumn. == Get in == == Get around == {{mapframe|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=12}} == See == You can enjoy the natural beauty of village surrounded with green everywhere. * {{see | name=Noorani Jamia Mosque Chana Mohala | alt= نوراني جامع مسجد چنا محلا موٿپارجہ | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.166745 | long=68.404468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} == Do == * '''Play ''Kabati'':''' A number of villagers play Kabati during free time, mostly in season of rain and wind. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Original Sindhi Handicrafts | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Sindhi Topi & Ajrak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ralli Quilt | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Hand made khadi cloth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} == Eat == * '''Sindhi Biryani:''' A dish popular in Sindh. * '''''Busri'':''' A type of ''Desi roti'' made of two layers of ''roti'' filled with sweet and butter. == Drink == * '''Desi Lasi:''' It is most common drink in the village, commonly made from milk of buffalo, sometimes from milk of cow and also goat. Most of the villagers drink it at the time of lunch during summer season but also in other seasons but less commonly. == Sleep == There are no hotels in the village but Otaq,a place for wonderers for night stay, also used by villagers for village gatherings and meetings. It's owned by rich people of the village. == Connect == == Stay safe == == Go next == * [[Karachi]] * [[Sukkur]] * [[Hyderabad]] * [[Lahore]] * [[Faisalabad]] * [[Islamabad]] * [[Murree]] * [[Quetta]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Sindh}} {{geo|27.166389|68.403611|zoom=13}} hihagqzptym21m9e4n4pne1xa688w9m 0 193846 4491780 4491695 2022-07-28T12:20:03Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Understand */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Palashi''' (also spelled '''Plassey''') is a village in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== Palashi is a place of great historical interest. It is at about 50&nbsp;km from [[Krishnanagar]]. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought here on 23 June 1757 between the last independent ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj ud-Daula (1756-1757) and the British forces under the command of Lord Clive. This battle marked the advent of the [[British Raj|British rule in the erstwhile Bengal and in India as a whole]]. A memorial stone to mark the victory of the British was erected here in 1883. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Plassey railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.7782 | long=88.2848 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30317306 | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ===By car=== * {{go | name=Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.77524 | long=88.28223 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} ==See== * {{see | name=Palashi Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.795056 | long=88.246599 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49269128 | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|23.78977|88.25828|zoom=13}} 4mwntwfg1nl2pxccnjfv8tx2embcxd7 4491782 4491780 2022-07-28T12:22:21Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* See */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''Palashi''' (also spelled '''Plassey''') is a village in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== Palashi is a place of great historical interest. It is at about 50&nbsp;km from [[Krishnanagar]]. The famous Battle of Plassey was fought here on 23 June 1757 between the last independent ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj ud-Daula (1756-1757) and the British forces under the command of Lord Clive. This battle marked the advent of the [[British Raj|British rule in the erstwhile Bengal and in India as a whole]]. A memorial stone to mark the victory of the British was erected here in 1883. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Plassey railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.7782 | long=88.2848 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30317306 | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ===By car=== * {{go | name=Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.77524 | long=88.28223 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-18 | content= }} ==See== * {{see | name=Palashi Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.795056 | long=88.246599 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49269128 | lastedit=2022-07-14 | content=A memorial dedicated to the Battle of Plassey, the Palashi Monument was built when Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Nadia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|23.78977|88.25828|zoom=13}} cdhtkunqwgi5elhrknt5v2qpd4izud8 0 193893 4492023 4486940 2022-07-29T00:27:52Z DaGizza 162256 /* See */ Updated listing for Loktak Aqua Inn Floating Homestay wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} {{Contains Meitei text}} [[File:A home on Loktak Lake Moirang Manipur India.jpg|thumb|300px|A floating house on the Loktak lake]] [[Loktak Lake]] ([[Meitei language|Meitei]]: Loktak Pat, /lok-taak paat/), often described as "world's only floating lake", houses countless numbers of floating restaurants, floating cafeterias and floating homestays on its surface. While most of the floating restaurants, cafeterias and homestays are built on the floating biomasses ("Phumdi" in [[Meitei language]]), there are some which are built on the artificial floating materials like air tanks. No matter on what materials, natural or artificial, are these floating buildings made, they give the tourists and visitors different experiences. {{Mapframe|zoom=auto}} == Understand == Uncountable number of floating restaurants and floating home stays are found in every nook and corner of the [[Loktak lake]]. Lights shining from these floating houses make the night scene of the lake and its periphery truly colourful. Besides, even lamps on posts (poles) are installed in a regular pattern across all over the lake area. == Get in and around == To reach the floating restaurants, cafeterias and homestays in the Loktak lake, one needs to hire a boat from the offshore regions of [[Thanga]] Island, Karang Island or from the shoreline mainland Manipur, especially from [[Moirang]] mainland region. Lots of boating services are available in the shoreline regions of the lake. Starting from the motor boat to the rowing boats, various aquatic vehicles are in service for the transportation to and from the floating buildings in the lake. Many of those floating restaurants and homestays also give directly owned services for the aquatic vehicles. Please choose your convenient ones. == See == Here's a list of notable floating restaurants, floating cafeterias and floating homestays on the Loktak Lake: * {{see | name= Ema Loktak Family Home Stay | alt= ꯏꯃꯥ ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐꯦꯃꯤꯂꯤ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= https://ema-loktak-family-home-stay.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral | email= | address= Loktak Lake Thanga, Chingkha, Bishnupur, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.540 | long= 93.821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= This floating homestay is built on the floating biomasses (phumdis). It is clearly identifiable due to the erection of lots of flags of different colors in the associated floating biomass. It has the provision of different fish dishes, prawns as well as other food items, including meats. It provides alcoholic beverages too. It allows entry for pet animals also. }} * {{see | name=Loktak Aqua Inn Floating Homestay | alt=ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯑꯦꯀ꯭ꯋꯥ ꯏꯟ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= | email= | address=Loktak Thanga Karang, Erak, Thanga, Manipur 795133 | lat=24.542 | long=93.824 | directions= | phone=+91 9612593606 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹4032/night | content=It is built on the phumdis (floating biomasses). It is a good location for sightseeing, recreation, dining and getting around. Laundry and daily housekeeping are in service. Outdoor pool and lifeguards are available. Pet animals are not allowed. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Aquamarine Floating Homestay | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯑꯦꯀ꯭ꯋꯥꯃꯦꯔꯤꯟ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= | email= | address= Takmu , Loktak Lake Moirang, Bishnupur, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.497 | long= 93.803 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= Both Meitei traditional/local as well as international food items are available. It provides private kitchens, full service laundry and free breakfasts. It allows entry for pet animals. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Ema Floating Restaurant Cum Home Stay | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯏꯃꯥ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ ꯀꯝ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= | email= | address=GRQG+2CM, Thanga, Manipur 795126 | lat=24.537 | long=93.826 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price= | content=This 24-hour open floating restaurant cum homestay is easily identifiable with lots of balloons being attached to the house and flags being erected in the associated phumdi (floating biomass). It is specifically known for its coffee services. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Floatel | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯦꯜ | url= | email= | address= GQCM+QMJ, Loktak Lake, Ithing, Manipur | lat= 24.522 | long= 93.784 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= Both Meitei traditional/local and international foods and drinks are available. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Floating Homestay | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= | email= | address= Thanga Khoirom Leikai, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.529 | long= 93.807 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= It provides private kitchen, swimming and fishing facilities as well as 3 meals a day. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Floating Rest Hut | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯠ ꯍꯠ | url= | email= | address= Thanga Karang, Thanga, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.540 | long= 93.820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= 24/7 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= This 2 storey house is built on the phumdis (floating biomasses). Besides being a resort homestay, it also hosts birthdays, parties and functions. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Floating Resturant | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ | url= | email= | address= Loktak Lake, Thanga, Manipur 795126 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= 8am–10pm | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= It is specifically known for its fast food services. It also provides Meitei traditional/local as well as international foods and drinks. Families as well as individuals can stay nights at here. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Heritage Floating Hut Thanga (Flotal Hut) | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯍꯦꯔꯤꯇꯦꯖ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯠ ꯊꯥꯡꯒꯥ | url= https://sites.google.com/site/homestayloktaklake/ | email= | address= [[Thanga]], [[Loktak Lake]], Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.538 | long= 93.819 | directions= | phone= +918119863210 | tollfree= +918119863210 | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= This multi storey floating house is built on the phumdi (floating biomass). It provides dishes on fishes of different varieties as well as on other meats. Vegetarian foods are also available. }} * {{see | name= Loktak Hotel Loktak | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯍꯣꯇꯦꯜ ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ | url= | email= | address= GRQM+CFQ, Thanga, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.538 | long= 93.833 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= 24/7 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name= Loktak Lairembi Ema Hotel | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯂꯥꯏꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ ꯏꯃꯥ ꯍꯣꯇꯦꯜ | url= | email= | address= GQ8W+PGM, Ithing, Manipur 795126 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{see | name=Loktak Lake (Seafood restaurant) | alt=ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯂꯦꯛ (ꯁꯤꯐꯨꯗ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ) | url= | email= | address=GRJJ+VXP, Thanga, Manipur 795133 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 98567 41233 | tollfree=+91 98567 41233 | hours=8AM–6PM | price= | content=This seafood restaurant is a good place for family travellers. It receives cash payments only (online payment not available). It is best known for its coffee services. }} * {{see | name= LOKTAK YAIBIKON SANGLEN. Home Stay | alt= ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯌꯥꯏꯕꯤꯀꯣꯟ ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ | url= | email= | address= GRRF+V2G Loktak Lake, Thanga, Manipur 795133 | lat= 24.542 | long= 93.822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= This eco friendly homestay service provides personal villas as well cafeterias. It is built on phumdis (floating biomasses). It's best presentation is the coffee. }} == Talk == [[Meitei language]] (aka [[Manipuri language]]) is the tongue of all the people living in the periphery of the [[Loktak lake]]. Learning some basic Meitei phrases will help the travellers in overcoming the language barrier. Besides, at least some basic knowledge of English can be expected from the local business firms, including those of the floating restaurants, cafeterias and homestays. == Drink == * Teas made from lotus stems, bamboo leaves, gingers or traditional herbs are usually served to the visitors. * Do not expect coffees from every restaurants and cafeterias because most people of [[Manipur]] use teas more than coffees. * Alcoholic beverages may or may not be available in the floating restaurants and cafeterias. == Stay safe == * Swim only using life safety jacket if you are not well experienced in swimming. Never swim in less crowdy zones if you aren't expert in swimming. This is for your safety in case you get drowned. * Being aquatic zones, mosquitoes may be common (depending on seasons). So, please bring mosquito-repellents. == Go next == * [[Keibul Lamjao National Park]] - This is the '''world's only floating national park''' as well as the last and the only natural habitat for the '''world's only dancing deer''' species, Sangai deer (''Cervus eldi eldi''). This national park is also in [[Manipur]]. * [[Moirang]] - This is the '''"Cradle of Manipuri culture"''', which inspired many poets by its beautiful scenic views. {{outlinetopic}} {{IsPartOf|Manipur}} gug26c4sw7hq5m6faqugrtngqgsqlcb 1 193895 4492024 4487660 2022-07-29T00:38:48Z Ikan Kekek 36420 wikitext text/x-wiki Aren’t restaurants supposed to go in “eat” while homestays in “sleep”? <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] ([[User_talk:SHB2000|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]]) </small> :Most of the homestays provide both services in the Loktak lake. <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User_talk:Haoreima|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Haoreima|contribs]]) </small> ::Okay, but shouldn't this then go in [[Loktak Lake]] then? {{ping|Ikan Kekek}}? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 07:35, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::[[User:Haoreima]], normally, a single business is listed either in "Sleep" or "Eat," not both, but if every place that will be listed is both to an equal degree, you can have an "Eat, Drink and Sleep" section - it would be a first, but I think it would be OK. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:50, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::My question is why this article exists, and also, why you created so many regions for Manipur and yet have Loktak Lake as an extra-region. I think that unless you have a good reason to create dozens and dozens of articles about places in Manipur, you have created too many regions. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:52, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::Sure, I will add that section once I complete the description of each floating restaurants and homestays. And about creating other articles, I will fill up the due information about them too as soon as possible. :) --[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User talk:Haoreima|talk]]) 07:54, 16 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::You're keeping in mind [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]], right? And to be clear, I believe all the contents of this article should be in [[Loktak Lake]] or the articles for the nearest towns. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:22, 16 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]], can you please explain why this article is needed and these listings shouldn't be moved to [[Loktak Lake]] or the article(s) for the nearest town(s)? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:19, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I created this article inspired by [[Kerala Backwaters]]. I wish this article to be a self sufficient, independent from others. To be independent from Loktak lake completely, I think we can move the article name from "in the Loktak lake" to "in Manipur", with which I will add other things from other water bodies of Manipur besides Loktak lake. --[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User talk:Haoreima|talk]]) 05:44, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::[[Kerala Backwaters]] does not focus squarely on restaurants and homestays. The problem with that focus is that it screams "Eat listings" and "Sleep listings." Are you saying you'd like this article to be a topic article on "Lakes in Manipur"? I'm not sure I get why that topic is needed - the Backwaters in Kerala are described as all being connected to one another; are these lakes all connected? Why can't each lake be covered separately in the article for the nearest town, and why wouldn't that make it easier for travelers to find the information they're looking for? But in any case, if you want to focus specifically on Eat/Sleep, why does that merit its own article? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:19, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] No, I mean "Floating restaurants and homestays in Manipur" instead of "Floating restaurants and homestays in Loktak lake". --[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User talk:Haoreima|talk]]) 07:32, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::So they're all floating. Is that a cohesive topic article, or should each one just be listed separately in the article for the nearest town, or the lake if it has an article? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:00, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] Cohesive topic! --[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User talk:Haoreima|talk]]) 09:03, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::The idea is that this is a type of accommodation, like [[Ryokan]], or is the idea to have an article that's a repository of templated listings for accommodations throughout the state, which is what I'm concerned about? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:07, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] Yes, like [[Ryokan]]! :-) --[[User:Haoreima|Haoreima]] ([[User talk:Haoreima|talk]]) 09:33, 20 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::OK. So where will the listings be? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:19, 20 July 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::::::Would it make more sense to merge this into [[Loktak Lake]] then? <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 11:12, 21 July 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::I still don't understand why there are listings, let alone so many listings, in this article, and also why they're "See" listings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:38, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ciqxrodn9yuh99decam4clwh2wobovd 0 193949 4492060 4486388 2022-07-29T03:16:46Z Revibot 1000627 Bot: Fixing double redirect to [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] tisoabf348zg1wz7h2o6s8l7glrkc5p 0 193950 4492061 4486389 2022-07-29T03:16:56Z Revibot 1000627 Bot: Fixing double redirect to [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] tisoabf348zg1wz7h2o6s8l7glrkc5p 0 193951 4492059 4486390 2022-07-29T03:16:36Z Revibot 1000627 Bot: Fixing double redirect to [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Rural Hooghly and rural Howrah]] tisoabf348zg1wz7h2o6s8l7glrkc5p 0 193980 4492232 4491206 2022-07-29T10:24:09Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|pgname=Baie-Trinité}} [[File:Église de Baie-Trinité.jpg|thumb|Baie-Trinité Catholic Church]] '''Baie-Trinité''' is the gateway (coming from the east) to the tourist region of [[Manicouagan]], in the administrative region of [[Côte-Nord]], in [[Quebec]]. It is located on the [[Route des Baleines]] and the [[Route Nature aux mille délices]] (gourmet route). Baie-Trinité offers various services to travellers on Route 138. The main attractions of the municipality of Baie-Trinité are: * vacationing: especially in Pointe-des-Monts (and in this area of the coast), in the village of Baie-Trinité, in the hamlet of Petit-Mai and in the hamlet of Islets-Caribou; * sport fishing: deep-sea fish can be caught directly from the shore at Pointe-des-Monts because 300 metres from the shore, southwest of Pointe-des-Monts, the water depth already reaches 300 metres; * camping: three campgrounds are open offering various services and outdoor activities; * hiking trails: the coastal path, between Pointe-à-Poulin and Anse à la Morue (near Pointe-des-Monts) is a must in a vacation schedule; * excursions on the trails by ATV or snowmobile; these excursions allow to appreciate the hinterland of mountain and forest; * the accommodation offer in bed and breakfasts and inns, allowing you to walk either in the village of Baie-Trinité or in the Pointe-des-Monts area, to appreciate the riverside panorama; * the beaches: especially on the coast between Pointe-des-Monts and Pointe-aux-Anglais in Port-Cartier; depending on the location, the sandstone can stretch up to 750 metres at low tide; * pleasure cruising; visitors can admire the promontories and bays of the coast, between the villages of Godbout and Baie-Trinité, with pleasure craft; the riverside panorama thrills the adventurers of these wild spaces and accessible only by sea (except Pointe-des-Monts); * picking wild berries in the summer season: cranberry, black crowberry (called "black berry" on the North Shore), partridge bread (called cranberry or red berry), blueberry and raspberry; * observation of marine mammals and avian species from land sites or on sea excursions. In short, Baie-Trinité offers a paradise of picturesque old fishing hamlets, a bucolic coastline, legendary sandstones at low tide and opportunities for outdoor adventures. ==Understand== Baie-Trinité is made up of the following villages: Baie-Trinité-Ouest, Baie-Trinité and Baie-Trinité-Est. In addition, this municipality has small hamlets distributed along the coast (in order from the north): Ruisseau de l'Ours, Islets-Caribou, Petit-Mai, Pointe-à-Poulin and Pointe des Monts. === Geography === [[file:Barrage de Baie-Trinité.jpg|thumb|Dam on the Trinité River in Baie-Trinité]] [[file:Baie-Trinité, Québec.jpg|thumb|Sandstone at low tide in Baie-Trinité]] Pointe-des-Monts is an important narrowing point of the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the northern coast. Pointe-des-Monts face [[Les Méchins]], which is on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River; the distance between the two shores is 45 km. Unlike the rest of the North Shore, the route of Route 138 deviates from the coast for 35 km between the village of Baie-Trinité and Godbout (at the Godbout River bridge); this distance from the shore goes up to 9.3 km, in the Lac des Monts area. Between the villages of Godbout and Baie-Trinité, the coast of the St. Lawrence River has many steep promontories and wild coves that are accessible only by sea. Grande Anse St-Augustin is the largest of these handles; it is embedded between cliffs and a small island in the middle; it presents a sandstone at low tide. This cove is a bucolic place to visit by sea kayak or pleasure craft. This coastal area, between the mouth of the Petite Rivière Godbout (to the west) and the Pointe des Monts, has remained intact for millennia: no logging, farming or mining. Thus, this area has remained natural since the passage of native sailors and explorers, the Basques, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain and the Acadians. The waters along the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence are pure, crystal clear, salty and cold. Coming from the Atlantic, the Labrador current enters through the Strait of Belle-Isle against the current towards the west in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, going up along the North Shore. The waters of the Côte-Nord rivers mix with the highly saline and oxygenated waters of the Labrador Current. This mixing of waters generates a marine ecological environment that is reputed to be one of the richest on the planet. This environment is inhabited by a variety of crustaceans, molluscs, marine fish, seals and dolphins, as well as plankton and large cetaceans. === History === [[file:Cimetière de Baie-Trinité.jpg|thumb|Baie-Trinité Cemetery]] Pointe-des-Monts is an old hamlet near (south side) the old lighthouse which was erected in 1829-30. Since then, this post proved to be a chief town on the coast of the North Shore, then almost uninhabited. The local community was then made up of First Nations (Indigenous) fishermen, seal hunters and trappers. Pointe-des-Monts reached its peak around 1880; then this hamlet gradually declined before disappearing. After the Second World War (1939-45), only the family of the lighthouse keeper lived in this place. Following the commissioning of a new automated lighthouse, Pointe-des-Monts is uninhabited during the winter season. In 1964, thanks to the efforts of the last lighthouse keepers, the Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse narrowly escaped demolition; it is then acquired by the Quebec government. In 1965, Pointe-des-Monts was classified as a historic monument by the Government of Quebec. The site then became a major element of Quebec's maritime heritage. Subsequently, a rich exhibition on the history of the place is presented in the lighthouse museum. ==Get in== The village of Baie-Trinité is accessible by road, boat (via Saint Lawrence River), airplane, snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. === By car === * From [[Montréal]] ({{km|756}}. Time: 8 hr 51 min. From [[Montreal/Downtown|downtown Montreal]], take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Highway 73 (north), Highway 40 (east) and Route 138 to Baie-Trinité. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Intercar | alt= | url=https://intercar.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on Rte 138 | phone=+1 418-665-3443 | tollfree=+1-800-806-2167 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Intercity bus from [[Quebec City]] to [[Baie-Comeau]], via [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Tadoussac]] and Godbout. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.4167|-67.3|zoom=13|layer=}} The main traffic route is the 138. The chemin du Vieux Phare stretches over 11 km to reach Petite anse St-Augustin, at Pointe des Monts; then stretches another 2 km to the northeast along the coastline. The panoramic view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and its coastline is worth the detour. ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Municipal rest area | alt=Halte routière municipale | url= | email= | address=route 138 | lat=49.42248 | long=-67.29882 | directions=located in the village, facing Trinity Bay | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=A rest area is nearby, on the edge of Trinity Bay. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Chiasson Convenient Store | alt=Dépanneur Chiasson | url=https://www.facebook.com/depanneurchiasson/about/?ref=page_internal | email=steevewinner@gmail.com | address=46, route 138 | lat=49.42477| long=-67.29102| directions=Baie-Trinité-East sector | phone=+1 418-939-2286 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-20:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Convenience store, gas station, SAQ agent, ready-to-eat, smoked fish... }} * {{buy | name=Épicerie J-B Dubé | alt= | url= | email= | address=18, rue Monique | lat=49.42754| long=-67.28531| directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2291 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Grocery. }} * {{buy | name=Crustacés Baie-Trinité inc | alt= | url=https://aqip.com/fr/membres/crustaces-baie-trinite-inc/ | email=cbtinc@globetrotter.net | address=75, route 138 | lat=49.42698 | long=-67.28044 | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2510 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Specialties include snow crabs and lobster. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Black Pearl | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Cantine-Black-Pearl-109098984811885/ | email= | address=4, rue St-Laurent | lat=49.41634 | long=-67.30762 | directions= | phone=+1 418-444-6373 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Quebec restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Camping Restaurant Domaine Ensoleillé 2000 | alt= | url=https://domaineensoleille.com/ | email= | address=15, route 138 | lat=49.48546 | long=-67.23327 | directions= 9.8 km north of the centre of the village of Baie-Trinité | phone=+1 866-939-2002 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=Restaurant serves the general public and campground vacationers. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Phare de Pointe-des-Monts | alt= | url=http://pharedepointedesmonts.com/ | email= | address=1830, chemin du Vieux Phare | lat=49.32876 | long=-67.36683 | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2400 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This hostelry centre is an attraction of the North Shore that is worth the detour. Accommodation is in one of the rooms of the former lighthouse keeper's house. This centre has an exhibition inside the lighthouse (spread over the seven floors) which traces the history of this station. This lighthouse has long served as a landmark for sailors and ships. At the top of the lighthouse (21 metres) the panoramic view is breathtaking. }} * {{sleep | name=Le Gîte de Pointe-des-Monts | alt= | url=http://pointe-des-monts.ca/ | email= | address=1937, chemin du Vieux Phare | lat=49.32130 | long=-67.37931 | directions= | phone=+1 866-369-4083 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Country cottages facing the gulf. }} === Campings === * {{sleep | name=Camping de la Baie | alt= | url=https://www.campingquebec.com/fr/campings/cote-nord/camping-de-la-baie| email= | address=2, rue St-Laurent | lat=49.42079 | long=-67.30713 | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2010 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=This campground offers 40 campsites equipped with all three services, with sanitary blocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping du Gîte du Phare de Pointe-des-Monts | alt= | url=http://pointe-des-monts.ca/ | email= | address=1937, chemin du Vieux-Phare | lat=49.32563 | long=-67.38022 | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2332 | tollfree=+1-866-369-4083 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | calendar=June 18-September 15 | content=This campground offers six campsites, six semi-serviced sites and sites for travellers. Accommodation possible in a chalet. Main activities include fishing and cycling with a beach. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Restaurant Domaine Ensoleillé 2000 | alt= | url=| email= | address=15, route 138 | lat=49.49026 | long=-67.23336 | directions=9.8 km north of the centre of Baie-Trinité | phone=+1 866-939-2002 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Campsite offering 85 sites (including 44 with services for recreational vehicles) and a variety of adventure and outdoor activities. With restaurant service. }} ==Cope== == Go next == {{mapgroup|target=Q2879389}} {{Routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]] ← [[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montréal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]] → [[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]] → (discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Godbout]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3109682 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | lat=49.3245 | long=-67.5921 | content=The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, land-based whale watching sites, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | wikidata=Q3109682 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | lat=49.472 | long=-67.646 | content=An unorganized territory that's a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Port-Cartier]] | wikidata=Q141783 | lat=50.0333 | long=-66.8667 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=It has services for travellers and recreational tourism activities: resorts, hunting and fishing, museums and historic sites, parks, heritage circuits, fine sandy beach stretching over 11 km in Pointe-aux-Anglais. }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.4167|-67.3|zoom=13}} oudwgckflr6t6p7kg2xu8lnfs6br75m 0 193984 4492028 4490794 2022-07-29T01:28:54Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|pgname=Franquelin}} [[File:Église de Franquelin.jpg|thumb|Franquelin Catholic Church]] '''Franquelin''' is a municipality of the MRC of [[Manicouagan]], in the administrative region of [[Côte-Nord]], in [[Quebec]] in [[Canada]]. It is located on the [[Route des Baleines]] and the [[Route Nature aux mille délices]] (gourmet route). It is part of the tourist region of [[Manicouagan]]. Its territory corresponds to that of the township of Franquelin. The main attractions of the municipality of Franquelin are: * resorts: especially along the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, particularly in the main village and the hamlet of Pointe-Mistassini; * the "Village Forestier d'Antan" museum reconstructing life in the forest in lumber camps; this museum is educational and offers various activities for visitors; * sport fishing: its bodies of water, streams and rivers are suitable for sport fishing; * hiking trails: the nine hiking trails each have their own character. The path leading to the Croix de Franquelin is bucolic; * excursions on the trails by ATV or snowmobile; these excursions allow to appreciate the hinterland of mountains and forests; * boating: the coast offers intoxicating panoramas, especially seen from the sea (with pleasure boats), with its promontories, rocky capes and bays; * picking wild berries in the summer season: cranberry, black crowberry (called "black berry" on the North Shore), partridge bread (called cranberry or red berry), blueberry and raspberry; * observation of marine mammals and avian species from land sites. In short, Franquelin is a kingdom of lakes, mountains, immense forests and with a rugged coastline, allowing you to admire the riverside panorama and indulge in a variety of recreational and tourist activities in the heart of nature. ==Understand== The small, quaint and modern main village is located on the west bank of the Thompson River. It is embedded between the mountains. The municipality also has hamlets: hamlet of Pointe Mistassini and hamlet of Pointe St-Nicolas. The sandstone is present mainly between Pointe Mistassini and the mouth of the Thompson River (in the main village). Apart from the riparian strip, the rest of the territory is generally uninhabited; it is accessible by mountain bike (in summer) or by snowmobile (in winter). ==Get in== The village of Franquelin is accessible by road, bus, boat (via Saint Lawrence River), airplane, snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. === By car === * From [[Montréal]] ({{km|697}}. Time: 8 hr 21 min. From [[Montreal/Downtown|downtown Montreal]], take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Highway 73 (north), Highway 40 (east) and Route 138 to Franquelin. ===By bus=== * {{listing | name=Intercar | alt= | url=https://intercar.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on Rte 138 | phone=+1 418-665-3443 | tollfree=+1-800-806-2167 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Intercity bus from [[Quebec City]] to [[Baie-Comeau]], via [[Baie-Saint-Paul]], [[La Malbaie]], [[Tadoussac]] and Godbout. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.294|-67.901|zoom=14|layer=W}} Route 138, which runs along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf, is the main road serving the municipality of Franquelin. ==See== * {{see | name=Franquelin Forest Village of Yesteryear | alt=Village Forestier d'Antan de Franquelin | url=https://villageforestierdantanfranquelin.com/ | email= | address=16, rue des Érables | lat=49.29355 | long=-67.89162 | directions=Historic village located along the Thompson River | phone=+1 418-296-3203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Heritage museum interpreting and commemorating a crucial period in the development of the North Shore: the establishment of the forest industry at the beginning of the 20th century. This museum notably reconstructs a lumber camp built of logs. The museum offers guided tours and various activities bringing the lumberjack experience to life, introduction to fishing, identification and conservation of plants, panoramic guided hikes and special events. The site offers Ready-to-Camp accommodation. }} * {{see | name=St. Nicholas Tunnel | alt=Tunnel St-Nicolas | url= | email= | address=route Jacques-Cartier (route 138) | lat=49.32729 | long=-67.80041 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=500 m long tunnel, built in 1960 in Franquelin. It passes under a mountain whose summit is 147 m., on the west side of the St-Nicolas River. }} ==Do== Franquelin is a hiking kingdom with nine trails of different calibers. These trails offer a variety of panoramas: bay, stream, river, mountain... and the magnificent view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. These trails allow, depending on the location, the observation of nature, flora, terrestrial and winged fauna. {| class="prettytable" |- ! Trail !! Distance !! Time (estimated)!! Ratings |- | Pointe-à-la-Croix and via the Pointe à la Croix Trail || 10.1km || 2:25 am || Type: moderate. Famous for running. |- | Anse du Loup Marin || 3.5km || 1:10 a.m. || Type: moderate. |- | Sentier de la Croix Franquelin || 2.4km || 1:03 a.m. || Type: easy. |- | Anse au Loup Marin trail || 2.7km || 1:05 p.m. || Type: easy. |- | Franquelin River Waterfall || 7.1km || 1:39 p.m. || Type: moderate. |- | Saint-Pancrace Stream Waterfall || 1.3km || 40 mins. || Type: moderate. |- | Franquelin River via the Forest Village || 4.0km || 49 mins. || Type: easy. Starting from the village and going up the Franquelin river. |- | Anse Saint-Pancrace || 5.5km || 1:7 p.m. || Type: Easy. Loop in the Boreal Regional Park. |- | Bay of Anse Saint-Pancrace || 4.0km || 1:21 p.m. || Type: easy. Loop in the Boreal Regional Park. |} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Bakery of Anton Franquelin | alt=Boulangerie d'Anton Franquelin | url= | email= | address=7, rue des Cèdres | lat=49.29401 | long=-67.90186 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-6575 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Bakery. Other food products: pizza, pies, buns, molasses biscuits, chicken pot pie, creton, coleslaw, various types of bread... }} * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Légaré & Lévesque inc | alt= | url=https://www.irvingoil.com/location/irving-oil-25276 | email= | address=11, rue des Cèdres | lat=49.292203 | long=-67.897975 | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-1464 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Convenient store. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Auberge Franquelin et Motel | alt= | url=https://www.aubergefranquelin.com/ | email= | address=27, rue des Cèdres | lat=49.29252 | long=-67.89535 | directions=located facing the St. Lawrence River, in the village of Franquelin, near the Thompson River | phone=+1 418-298-0002 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | calendar= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Village Forestier d'Antan de Franquelin | alt= | url=https://villageforestierdantanfranquelin.com/| email= | address=16, rue des Érables | lat=49.29355 | long=-67.89162 | directions=Historic village located along the Thompson River | phone=+1 418-296-3203 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Heritage museum interpreting and commemorating a crucial period in the development of the North Shore: the establishment of the forest industry at the beginning of the 20th century. The site offers Ready-to-Camp accommodation with three Prospector-style camps. }} ==Cope== == Go next == {{mapgroup|target=}} {{Routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]] ← [[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montréal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]] → [[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]] → (discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Godbout]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3109682 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | lat=49.3245 | long=-67.5921 | content= The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, land-based whale watching sites, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | wikidata=Q3109682 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | lat=49.472 | long=-67.646 | content=An unorganized territory that's a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Manicouagan}} {{geo|49.3667|-67.8333|zoom=13}} lyo4e1uykajg3tfx7wb6rcphmdpmckt 1 194010 4492181 4488902 2022-07-29T08:00:10Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Merge to Amaravati */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki == Merge to [[Amaravati]] == The Andhra Pradesh capital city [[Amaravati]] does not have many attractions in its municipal proper. On the other hand, Amaravathi (with aitch) situated near Amaravati (without aitch) has several attractions. So it makes more sense to treat this town as part of the capital city, like [[Kolkata/Baranagar|Baranagar]] and [[Kolkata/Barrackpore|Barrackpore]] as part of [[Kolkata]] except this article won't have a separate district status. So merge Amaravathi (with aitch) to Amaravati (without aitch). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 05:41, 23 July 2022 (UTC) * {{s}} per nom. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 05:53, 23 July 2022 (UTC) :Due to the minimal participation, I will close it as merge in 30 July unless someone objects to my proposal. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:00, 29 July 2022 (UTC) e616czh6x06dnvo0se1icgucomwvd8e 1 194015 4492186 4489145 2022-07-29T08:04:51Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Banner */ Reply wikitext text/x-wiki == Banner == Recently, I've been doing some research about this place before a trip to South Island next autumn. Whilst doing so, I found this page which made me feel it definitely needs a clearer banner because the current underrepresents this very beautiful, underrated part of the world or even NZ for that matter. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 12:09, 23 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Canterbury Region banner.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 0]] [[File:Canterbury, South Island banner.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 1]] [[File:Canterbury, South Island banner 2.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 2]] [[File:Canterbury, South Island banner 3.jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 3]] :I think the current banner is quite nice, but Banners 1 and 3 are the winners to me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:38, 23 July 2022 (UTC) :Done. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:04, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 7ru0mxdiz9jvixunudcvhr6k8ddtdn6 0 194021 4492026 4489311 2022-07-29T01:15:48Z Veillg1 253590 /* History */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Rivière-aux-Outardes''' is an unorganized territory (TNO) in the regional county municipality (MRC) of [[Manicouagan (regional county municipality)]], on the [[Côte-Nord]] in eastern [[Quebec]]. It is part of the tourist region of [[Manicouagan]]. The main tourist attractions of Rivière-aux-Outardes are: * its major hydroelectric infrastructures, in particular: Jean-Lesage power station (Manic-2), Daniel-Johnson dam and Manic 5 power station (Manic-5); * its magnificent valleys along Route 389: in particular the valley of the Manicouagan River (with its majestic cliffs), * hunting and trapping: hunting small game (hare, white partridge, etc.) or big game (moose) via two outfitters; * fishing: fishing on bodies of water or streams abundant with fish of native species; * wild camping: in an angelic territory, far from the hectic life of urban areas and in the most beautiful scenery of nature; * the descent of rivers in kayaks, canoes or other light boats; * expeditions by quad (in summer and on the trails in winter) or by snowmobile (in winter): the intrepid venture further and further on the TNO to discover the jewels of these endless forests; * aerial flight over this TNO to admire from the air, the hydroelectric infrastructures, René-Levasseur Island (formed by the fall of a meteorite 214 million years ago) and Lake René- Levasseur surrounding this last island, the deep valleys, the remaining mountains capped with snow longer in the spring, the rivers manifesting themselves in different moods, the immense virgin forests, the bodies of water of all shapes decorating the forest landscape, the impressive cliffs ...; * the Manic-5 or Monts Groulx hiking trails; * observations of the richness of biodiversity: an exploded flora in this nordicity, a wild fauna where the bear is king outside the hibernation season, a geology of all colors and a land relief with secrets to track down ; * the observation of the sky: the aurora borealis, the clear starry skies allowing to distinguish the movement in the sky of large satellites, the superb sunrises and sunsets, the clouds announcing the weather to come, the migratory birds passing by millions in the spring and fall... In short, during their stay in the TNO of Rivière-aux-Outardes, visitors are ecstatic with the grandiosity of the hydroelectric works, as well as the richness and variety in this wilderness, while being relatively close to services and other amenities of the city of Baie-Comeau. ==Understand== [[file:Barrage Daniel Johnson - panoramio (1).jpg|thumb|Daniel-Johnson Dam (Manic-5)]] This vast territory not organized into a municipality was incorporated on January 1, 1986. More or less rectangular in shape, this TNO includes all the land north of the coastal municipalities of the MRC of [[Manicouagan]]: [[Pessamit]], [[Ragueneau]], [[Baie-Comeau]], [[Franquelin]] and [[Godbout]]. This TNO extends north to the limit of the unorganized territory of [[Rivière-Mouchalagane]], i.e. to the northern part of René-Levasseur Island and the Manicouagan Reservoir. According to the 2016 census of Statistics-Canada, 94 people are listed in the TNO of Rivière-aux-Outardes, divided into 60 households; for 79% of people surveyed, their main language is French. According to the Commission de toponymie du Québec, the TNO of Rivière-aux-Outardes has 96 rivers (whose mouth is in the TNO), 2156 lakes (including several dozen replaced toponyms), and 14 mountains: Alain-Grenon, from the Appendix, Babel (on René-Levasseur Island), Cécile-Saint-Louis-Lavoie, Lemming, Mammoth, Marjoram, Nomad, Bear, Oxyria, Provencher, Roland, Salée and Veyrier. This TNO has mainly developed thanks to the development of hydroelectric infrastructures (including the transport of electricity by high-voltage lines), the forest industry and recreational and tourist activities (in particular resorts around the Toulnustouc River). This territory abounds in natural wealth, in particular its thousands of bodies of water, rivers, mountains, mining resources, immense forests. This territory is home to a variety of wildlife. ===History=== [[file:La 389 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Photo of Route 389 (linking Baie-Comeau and Labrador City) taken 23 km northeast of Manic-5, on the east side of the Manicouagan River]] The origin of this toponym derives from the Rivière aux Outardes which flows south to empty into the St. Lawrence River at the height of [[Chute-aux-Outardes]] (southwest of [[Baie-Comeau]]). == Get in == === By plane === The seaplane is a practical means of transport to access the territory, usually for fishing & hunting, trapping, or any other expedition in wild forest areas. In winter, planes landing in this TNO are equipped with skis. === By car === The Rivière-aux-Outardes TNO is accessible via Route 138 which runs along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and Gulf, then Route 389 which begins in Baie-Comeau and heads north via Gagnon, [[Mount Wright]], [[Fermont]], [[Labrador City]] and [[Wabush]] ([[Labrador]]). * From [[Montreal]] (689 km, time: 8:00 hours. From downtown [[Montreal]], take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Baie-Comeau; take Rex Fort Road to Manic 2, going up the west bank of the Manicouagan River for 28 km. ==Get around== {{mapframe|50.25|-69|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} This territory does not have drivable roads, except in the southern part of the TNO where a few forest roads connect to the municipalities in the south of the MRC. However, you can travel there to a limited extent by all-terrain vehicles (ATV) in summer or more efficiently by snowmobile in winter, thanks to the freezing of the water bodies. Several snowmobile trails, which are connected to the [[Route Blanche]] pass through this TNO. This TNO has one main road, Route 389. It connects Route 138 (in Baie-Comeau) and the Labrador border (Route 510 in Wasbush) over 582 km. In summary, the route of route 389 passing through the unorganized territory of Rivière-aux-Outardes is (successively starting from the south): * 21 km, to the bridge downstream of the Manic 2 dam (Jean-Lesage generating station); * 193 km, to the middle of the Manic 5 dam, at the top of which passes Route 389; * 162 km, up to the height of the old village of Gagnon (located in the unorganized territory of Rivière-Mouchalagane). A few forest roads in this TNO connect to the southern municipalities of the Manicouagan RCM allowing various recreational tourism activities related to forestry. The main secondary roads of this TNO are: * a 28 km forest road between the intersection of Route 138 (at Pointe-Lebel) and the village of Manic-5 (Route 389), linking the two places via the west bank of the Manicouagan River; * a 74 km forest road between the intersection of Route 389 (south of Manic-5) and Lake Manicouagan; * a 34 km forest road between the intersection of Route 138 (in Ragueneau) and Lac au Loup Marin. Visitors can circulate in this TNO by quad in summer or more efficiently by snowmobile in winter, thanks to the freezing of the bodies of water. Several snowmobile trails cross the territory. ==See== * {{see | name=Barrage Daniel-Johnson et centrale Manic-5 | alt= | url=http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/cote_nord/manic-5.html | email= | wikidata=Q1425918 | address= | lat=50.646667| long=-68.724444 | directions=at kilometer 214 of route 389 | phone=+1 866-526-2642 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=The Daniel-Johnson Dam happens to be the largest multiple-arch, buttress dam in the world; it was erected in the 1960s by Hydro-Québec. The fruit of Quebec genius, this 214 m high dam is embedded in the valley of the Manicouagan River. This distinctive dam makes visitors vibrate, as much from its interior, at its feet or on its crest. The amount of concrete used in its construction is the equivalent of a sidewalk connecting the two poles of our planet earth. The main vault of this dam could contain the Place Ville-Marie of Montreal. This hydroelectric infrastructure generates a reservoir of 140 billion cubic meters of water, one of the largest reservoirs of fresh water in the world. Its area is 2.5 times that of Lac Saint-Jean. A guided tour of this dam and the Manic-5 generating station is a must; these tours are educational, interactive and packed with information. }} * {{see | name=Manicouagan Reservoir/Crater | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.127222| long=-68.747222 | directions= | wikidata=Q756106 | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Covering 1942&nbsp;km² and having an elevation of 359&nbsp;m above sea level, the Manicouagan Reservoir looks like a misshapen donut; René-Levasseur Island (2,020&nbsp;km²) is in its centre. This geological structure is the result of the impact of a meteorite on the earth's crust at a speed of 17&nbsp;km/s, 214 million years ago; this meteorite is reputed to be 5 km in diameter. The transitory diameter of the crater is estimated at 85&nbsp;km (the diameter from ridge to ridge is 100&nbsp;km); its apparent size is nowadays reduced to 72&nbsp;km. In the center of Île René-Levasseur, stands Mount Babel (summit at 952&nbsp;m). }} * {{see | name=Louis-Babel Ecological Reserve | alt=Réserve écologique Louis-Babel | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.45| long=-68.6833 | directions=located in the north center of the island, on the west shore of Memory Bay (length: 26 km). To access the reserve, it is required to use a pleasure craft | wikidata=Q1487842 | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=This entire reserve in the TNO of Rivière-aux-Outardes, includes the northern part of René-Levasseur Island on the Manicouagan Reservoir. It turns out to be the largest ecological reserve in Quebec. Its mission is to protect boreal, mountain and alpine ecosystems in the middle north of Quebec. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name= Hunting| alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Two outfitters offer various services for hunting small game (hare, partridge) and big game (moose). }} * {{do | name= Pêche | alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Fishing is particularly popular on the Manicouagan Reservoir and surrounding lakes. }} * {{do | name=Yachting | alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Recreational boating is particularly popular on the reservoirs, notably the Manicouagan Reservoir. Some groups go kayaking around Île René-Lévesque; 180&nbsp;km journey (one way). }} * {{do | name=Snowmobiles | alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=The vast territory allows snowmobilers to venture into the backcountry thanks to frozen bodies of water and streams. }} * {{do | name=Walking trails | alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=The main hiking trails are:<br/>**Sentier Monts Groulx: 28.5&nbsp;km (estimated duration: 9:12 hours), located in the northeastern part of the TNO;<br/>**Sentier Massif Provencher: 17.2 km (estimated time: 5:49 hours). Departure from Route 389, near a bay in the Manicouagan Reservoir;<br/>**Daniel-Johnson Dam trail: various trails around the Manic-5 village and the dam. One of the trails starts from Route 389 (east side of the Manicouagan River) and goes up the majestic valley leading to the foot of the Daniel-Johnson dam. }} === Outfitters === * {{do | name=Relais Gabriel Outfitter | alt=Pourvoirie Relais Gabriel| url=https://www.pourvoirierelaisgabriel.com/fr | email= | address= | lat=51.32928 | long=-68.12250 | directions=located at km 316 of Route 389, along the bottom of Kauashapishkau Bay on the east shore of the Manicouagan Reservoir, 99km further north than the Manic-5 generating station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Various services are offered by the outfitter: restaurant, gas station (24 hours a day), fishing in the great outdoors (on a chain of bodies of water near the Manicouagan reservoir), hunting (moose, white partridge (ptarmigan and grouse grouse), hare), boat descent, tire repair... This outfitter offers six cabins and accommodation in rooms at the Relais. The Relais Gabriel is the last supply stop in the direction of Fermont, 250&nbsp;km further. }} * {{do | name=Panomaguy Outfitter | alt=Pourvoirie Panomaguy| url=https://panomaguy.com/| email=panomaguy@hotmail.com | email= | address= | lat=50.38726 | long=-68.89651 | directions=located at km 180 of route 389; then, 11&nbsp;km of forest road to the west to reach the north shore of Lake Okaopeo | phone=+1 418 860-1612 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar=June 1 to mid-September | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Hunting and fishing outfitter. Offer of fishing activities (indigenous speckled trout) on many pristine lakes, accessible by car, mountain bike or on foot. Offer of four fully equipped chalets. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Motel de l'Énergie| alt= | url=https://www.motelenergie.com/ | email= | address=km 211, route 389, Manic-5| lat=50.62748 | long=-68.71403 | directions= | phone=+1 418-294-2294 ou 1-800-760-2301 poste 0| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Accommodation, restaurant, service station, convenience store... }} * {{sleep | name=Station Uapishka | alt= | url=https://www.stationuapishka.com/ | email= | address=km 336, route 389| lat=51.50372 | long=-68.22218 | directions=sis aux abords du lac du cratère Manicouagan ou au pieds des monts Uapishka (Groulx) | phone=+1 418-296-8514| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Accommodation and restaurant. Outdoor activity packages (e.g.: Summits and paddle package, in the mountains and offshore; Ilnu-Aitun package to discover the many facets of the life of the Innu community such as traditions, legends and elders' stories), including for organized groups (family, friends, colleagues, researchers). }} ===Camping=== ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (eg Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== ==Go next== {{Routes | image1=Qc389.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=E | majorl1=[[Labrador City]]→[[Labrador]] | minorl1=[[Fermont]] | directionr1=O | majorr1=[[Baie-Comeau]] | minorr1=[[Manic-5]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-Mouchalagane]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433566 | lat=52.3333 | long=-68.5 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Caniapiscau. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Mont-Valin]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3321630 | lat=48.5612 | long=-70.7986 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Unorganized territory of the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay, located between the Mistassibi River and the Côte-Nord administrative region. Magnificent territory for recreational tourism activities. Territory covering {{convert|38032.3|km|2}}. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-Walker]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions=Located north of Port-Cartier | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214667 | lat=50.2667 | long=-67.15 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Unorganized territory of the MRC of Sept-Rivières, in the Côte-Nord region. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Lac-au-Brochet]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3214668 | lat=49.6667 | long=-69.6 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Unorganized territory of the MRC [[La Haute-Côte-Nord]], which is above all a place of recreational tourism activities in nature and preservation of the environment. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pessamit]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3376268 | lat=48.95 | long=-68.65 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=A reserve of the Innu band of Pessamit located at the mouth of the Betsiamites River, 54 km southwest of Baie-Comeau. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Trinité]] | alt= | url=https://baie-trinite.quebec/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2231 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2879389 | lat=49.4167 | long=-67.3 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, land-based whale watching sites, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing , snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Godbout]] | alt= | url=http://municipalitegodbout.ca/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418-939-2231 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3109682 | lat=49.3245 | long=-67.5921 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, land-based whale watching sites, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish gathering, hunting, fishing , snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Franquelin]] | alt= | url=https://municipalites-du-quebec.ca/franquelin/ | email= | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418-296-1406 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3082976 | lat=49.321542 | long=-68.347664 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Coastal municipality on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The main attractions and recreational tourism activities are: Village Forestier d'Antan, hiking in the forest or near the St. Lawrence River, swimming, land-based whale watching sites, golf on the beach, sea kayaking expeditions, shellfish harvesting, hunting, fishing, snowmobile and ATV trails. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | url=http://www.ville.baie-comeau.qc.ca/ | email=vbc@ville.baie-comeau.qc.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 296-4931 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Industrial city offering various services to travellers, many events (e.g.: musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival...) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-23 | content=Coastal municipality of the MRC Manicouagan, on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|50.25|-69}} {{outlinecity}} kfcozsvhmnpjyfgsvbdd3rh4o34o372 0 194026 4492025 4491654 2022-07-29T00:40:12Z Pashley 1822 /* Pricing */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Gemstones banner Luc_Yen.jpg|caption=Gemstones for sale on a market in Vietnam}} It is quite common for travellers to buy gems or finished jewellery during a trip. Often price and selection are better in places where stones are mined, cut or set than elsewhere. Some caution is required since a few vendors are positively predatory, especially in heavily touristed areas. [[Bargaining]] is often needed to get a good price, even from an honest vendor. If you plan to bring home expensive jewellery, check your country's import regulations. Some countries, such as Canada, charge a stiff duty on finished jewellery but much less on unmounted stones. In those cases it may be better to buy cut and polished but unmounted stones and have a craftsman back home mount them. ==Pricing== As with any goods that span a wide range of prices, it is safer to avoid the big-ticket items unless you are either an expert yourself or have expert advice, dealing with a large reputable vendor will reduce the risk, and "tourist trap" stores should be avoided. See [[shopping]] for other general advice. [[File:Large Topaz Gemstones.jpg|thumb|Topaz gemstones in various colours]] Both the quality and the size of stones can greatly affect their price; stones that are either flawless or large may be rare and expensive. Murkiness, inclusions (dark or opaque areas within the stone), or flaws can greatly reduce the value of a stone. Pointing these out may be helpful in [[bargaining]]. Stones are generally priced by weight, measured in carats; five carats is one gram. Within the range of common sizes, the weight/price relation is generally linear; if, for some particular gem, a 2-carat example is $200, then a 5-carat stone will be about $500. Outside that range, the sky's the limit. If stones above 5 carats are rare, then a 10-carat stone will likely be more than $1000 and a real rarity over 20 carats might be sold at an [[Auction houses|auction]] where only museums and millionaires could afford to bid. If one stone is just a scaled-up version of another (multiply length, width and depth by the same constant), then the volume and weight are proportional to the cube of the diameter. A stone that is twice the diameter of another will then be about eight times the weight so about eight times the price. Of course this is not always the case; a larger stone may be cut proportionally thinner (less depth) than a smaller one. Several smaller stones in a piece of jewellery may be a better buy than one large one; for example it is common to see three sapphires in a row across a ring. Three stones of 5mm diameter will often have total weight, and therefore cost, considerably less than a single 8mm stone (3*5³&nbsp;=&nbsp;375 is less than 8³&nbsp;=&nbsp;512), but the total surface area they display will be slightly larger (3*5²&nbsp;=&nbsp;75 is more than 8²&nbsp;=&nbsp;64). It does not always apply, but the phrase "touchstone markup" is used in the gem trade. That is a 100% markup; the price will double for every set of hands the stone passes through. ==Hardness== There is a scale for the hardness of minerals. Diamonds are at the hardest, at 10, and sapphires and rubies are varieties of corundum, at 9. These are hard enough for any use; in particular they can be used in a ring with no fear of damage if the hand bangs against something, as can other hard stones. [[File:Mohs.jpg|thumb|The Mohs hardness scale]] If you want a ring and do not want or cannot afford a diamond or sapphire, consider topaz (8), tiger eye (7), garnet (6.5-7.5) or quartz (7). Rose quartz, clear "rock crystal", citrine (yellow or brown) and amethyst (purple) are varieties of quartz, with different colours from different impurities. Agate and jasper are mostly quartz and have hardness 6.5 to 7. Or get a carefully-chosen emerald; emeralds are a variety of beryl (7.5-8) but they fairly often have inclusions which may make them somewhat vulnerable to breakage. There are also beryls in other colours. Moonstones are 6 to 6.5, which is less than ideal for rings or bracelets; they are fairly often used in those, but there is some risk they will chip or crack if they hit something. It is safer to get moonstones in some other piece of jewellery; earrings and pendants are popular choices. Opals (5.5-6.5), turquoise (5-6), labradorite (6-6.5), sodalite (5.5-6), "black star" diopside (5-6) and lapis lazuli (5-6) have similar risks. The shape of the stone and the design of the setting affect the risk; a stone that sticks out is much more likely to be damaged than a flat one or one protected by the setting. Stones with hardness below 5 should be used only where they are unlikely to get banged about, in particular never in rings. Examples include pearls (2.5-4.5), coral (3-4), malachite (3.5-4) or amber (2-2.5). ==Stones== Gems are found all over the world, but some places are famous for certain types. [[File:Moonston.jpg|thumb|Moonstone]] * '''Diamonds''' are the most highly compressed form of elemental carbon. They are mined mainly in [[South Africa]] and nearby countries and kept artificially expensive by the De Beers monopoly and other organizations that engage in price fixing in cooperation with them. Diamonds are among the most common gemstones on Earth and are often produced industrially, though those on sale for engagement rings and so forth are normally mined. If you choose to buy jewelry made with them, it may be best to do so in places where they are cut; see [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]]. Processed diamonds are one of [[Israel]]'s main exports despite Israel having little to no diamond mining. * '''Moonstones''' come in many varieties; the top grades are clear and lower grades murky or with inclusions. The most sought-after stones are a clear bright blue-white. [[Sri Lanka]] has plenty of those, but many other colours can be found as well. [[India]] also has moonstones, including many that are less clear or in other colours but still beautiful and often available at better prices or in larger sizes. * '''Emeralds''' are found in at least a dozen countries. Today [[Colombia]] produces more than half the world supply and [[Zambia]] is second with about 20%. Historically, Egypt and India were important sources but they are no longer major players. * [[Australia]] produces most of the world's '''opals'''; the largest mine is in [[Coober Pedy]] but opals are available in any of the main cities. Other towns famous for opal include [[Lightning Ridge]] and [[White Cliffs]] in northwestern [[New South Wales]] and [[Andamooka]], [[South Australia]]. [[Mexico]] is another source. * Almost every tropical seacoast area has some '''pearls''', with [[Japan]] also being famous as the birthplace of the '''cultured pearl'''. * The main sources for '''lapis lazuli''' are [[Afghanistan]] and [[Chile]]. * '''Turquoise''' is mined in several parts of the world, notably [[Iran]], [[Sinai]] and parts of the [[United States]], including [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], and [[New Mexico]]. When buying turquoise, you should understand what treatments it has been subjected to. Oil is generally unobjectionable, as is mounting a thin veneer of real turquoise on a stronger backing, but some treatments – dyeing, bonding, stabilization, and especially reconstitution (little bits of turquoise dust glued together) – substantially damage the gemstone's value. ===Rubies and sapphires=== [[File:Star_sapphire_%289697795074%29.jpg|thumb|Star sapphire ring]] Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum; different impurities give different colours. Red ones are called rubies; any other colour is a sapphire, but the best sapphires are intensely blue. [[Sri Lanka]] is known for sapphires, [[Myanmar]] for rubies, and [[India]] has some of both. There are also rubies in [[Greenland]] and [[Nunavut]]. The top-grade stones are very clear and can be cut with facets; lesser stones are cut cabuchon (curved, not faceted) to give star rubies or star sapphires. Off-color stones &mdash; most commonly gray, but also burgundy, pink or brown &mdash; are much cheaper than bright red or blue stones and may still be lovely. Burgundy "plum stars" are common in [[Agra]]. Black or green star sapphires are somewhat rare and command a high price; they have a six-point star like any other sapphire. A "black star" which has only four points is a semi-precious stone called diopside, and should be far cheaper. Some vendors may try to sell tourists black stars at sapphire prices; walk away quickly. ===Jade=== Jade has been an important gemstone in many cultures throughout history. It is used not only in jewellery, but also in carvings, statues, tools, weapons and even for household objects like bowls. [[File:Jade FiveRats.jpg|thumb|carved jade pendant]] The [[Liangzhu Culture]] in China (3400-2250 BCE) is known mainly by the high-quality jade artifacts it left behind, and many other groups &mdash; especially other parts of China, [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]], and the [[Maori culture|Maori]] of New Zealand &mdash; used jade. There was extensive trade in jade &mdash; mainly mined in [[Taiwan]] and processed in the [[Philippines]], then traded all over [[Southeast Asia]], and to China and Japan &mdash; starting around 2000 BCE and continuing to after 500 CE. There are still some good Chinese sources for '''jade''', notably [[Khotan]], but today most of the best jade in China is imported from [[Myanmar]] (Burma). The border town [[Ruili]] has much jade, but for the best deals, go to Myanmar. [[British Columbia]] (Canada) is also famous for jade; the sprawling [https://jadecity.com/ Jade City] store on the [[Stewart-Cassiar Highway]] is a great experience for jade fans, but you can find better deals in [[Vancouver]]. There are two distinct minerals that are called jade; nephrite is more common, jadeite often more valuable. Most Chinese and all Canadian jade is nephrite; most Burmese jade is jadeite. There are other stones which may be used instead of jade, including serpentine or "false jade" and "greenstone", a general term applied to several different minerals. ==Ethical concerns== There are two important ethical concerns you might consider in regard to buying gemstones. The first is the destructiveness of mining practices. For example, some diamond mines are of the open pit variety, which can cause irreversible environmental damage. In other places, mine safety is a serious problem. Some gems, such as quartz, may be mined by families digging deep in the dirt without any safety equipment or any way to prevent the tunnels from collapsing. What they dig out is usually sold for a pittance to distributors, who then sell the stones at a much higher price to wholesalers and tourists. The second is that the value of the gemstones has made mines attractive to governments, terrorist groups and criminal organizations that use the profits they receive from the sale of these stones to finance brutality, torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. There have been some efforts to combat what are called blood or conflict gemstones and diamonds, but due to the lucrativeness of the industry, these are often smuggled across borders and find their way onto the markets of wealthy countries, anyway. [[Wikipedia:Gemstone]] [[Commons:Category:Gemstones]] {{stub}} {{PartOfTopic|Shopping}} lwu9i4unoj1dogb0i7hphsk52wemhpp 4492248 4492025 2022-07-29T11:16:15Z Pashley 1822 /* Jade */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Gemstones banner Luc_Yen.jpg|caption=Gemstones for sale on a market in Vietnam}} It is quite common for travellers to buy gems or finished jewellery during a trip. Often price and selection are better in places where stones are mined, cut or set than elsewhere. Some caution is required since a few vendors are positively predatory, especially in heavily touristed areas. [[Bargaining]] is often needed to get a good price, even from an honest vendor. If you plan to bring home expensive jewellery, check your country's import regulations. Some countries, such as Canada, charge a stiff duty on finished jewellery but much less on unmounted stones. In those cases it may be better to buy cut and polished but unmounted stones and have a craftsman back home mount them. ==Pricing== As with any goods that span a wide range of prices, it is safer to avoid the big-ticket items unless you are either an expert yourself or have expert advice, dealing with a large reputable vendor will reduce the risk, and "tourist trap" stores should be avoided. See [[shopping]] for other general advice. [[File:Large Topaz Gemstones.jpg|thumb|Topaz gemstones in various colours]] Both the quality and the size of stones can greatly affect their price; stones that are either flawless or large may be rare and expensive. Murkiness, inclusions (dark or opaque areas within the stone), or flaws can greatly reduce the value of a stone. Pointing these out may be helpful in [[bargaining]]. Stones are generally priced by weight, measured in carats; five carats is one gram. Within the range of common sizes, the weight/price relation is generally linear; if, for some particular gem, a 2-carat example is $200, then a 5-carat stone will be about $500. Outside that range, the sky's the limit. If stones above 5 carats are rare, then a 10-carat stone will likely be more than $1000 and a real rarity over 20 carats might be sold at an [[Auction houses|auction]] where only museums and millionaires could afford to bid. If one stone is just a scaled-up version of another (multiply length, width and depth by the same constant), then the volume and weight are proportional to the cube of the diameter. A stone that is twice the diameter of another will then be about eight times the weight so about eight times the price. Of course this is not always the case; a larger stone may be cut proportionally thinner (less depth) than a smaller one. Several smaller stones in a piece of jewellery may be a better buy than one large one; for example it is common to see three sapphires in a row across a ring. Three stones of 5mm diameter will often have total weight, and therefore cost, considerably less than a single 8mm stone (3*5³&nbsp;=&nbsp;375 is less than 8³&nbsp;=&nbsp;512), but the total surface area they display will be slightly larger (3*5²&nbsp;=&nbsp;75 is more than 8²&nbsp;=&nbsp;64). It does not always apply, but the phrase "touchstone markup" is used in the gem trade. That is a 100% markup; the price will double for every set of hands the stone passes through. ==Hardness== There is a scale for the hardness of minerals. Diamonds are at the hardest, at 10, and sapphires and rubies are varieties of corundum, at 9. These are hard enough for any use; in particular they can be used in a ring with no fear of damage if the hand bangs against something, as can other hard stones. [[File:Mohs.jpg|thumb|The Mohs hardness scale]] If you want a ring and do not want or cannot afford a diamond or sapphire, consider topaz (8), tiger eye (7), garnet (6.5-7.5) or quartz (7). Rose quartz, clear "rock crystal", citrine (yellow or brown) and amethyst (purple) are varieties of quartz, with different colours from different impurities. Agate and jasper are mostly quartz and have hardness 6.5 to 7. Or get a carefully-chosen emerald; emeralds are a variety of beryl (7.5-8) but they fairly often have inclusions which may make them somewhat vulnerable to breakage. There are also beryls in other colours. Moonstones are 6 to 6.5, which is less than ideal for rings or bracelets; they are fairly often used in those, but there is some risk they will chip or crack if they hit something. It is safer to get moonstones in some other piece of jewellery; earrings and pendants are popular choices. Opals (5.5-6.5), turquoise (5-6), labradorite (6-6.5), sodalite (5.5-6), "black star" diopside (5-6) and lapis lazuli (5-6) have similar risks. The shape of the stone and the design of the setting affect the risk; a stone that sticks out is much more likely to be damaged than a flat one or one protected by the setting. Stones with hardness below 5 should be used only where they are unlikely to get banged about, in particular never in rings. Examples include pearls (2.5-4.5), coral (3-4), malachite (3.5-4) or amber (2-2.5). ==Stones== Gems are found all over the world, but some places are famous for certain types. [[File:Moonston.jpg|thumb|Moonstone]] * '''Diamonds''' are the most highly compressed form of elemental carbon. They are mined mainly in [[South Africa]] and nearby countries and kept artificially expensive by the De Beers monopoly and other organizations that engage in price fixing in cooperation with them. Diamonds are among the most common gemstones on Earth and are often produced industrially, though those on sale for engagement rings and so forth are normally mined. If you choose to buy jewelry made with them, it may be best to do so in places where they are cut; see [[Diamond rings in Antwerp]]. Processed diamonds are one of [[Israel]]'s main exports despite Israel having little to no diamond mining. * '''Moonstones''' come in many varieties; the top grades are clear and lower grades murky or with inclusions. The most sought-after stones are a clear bright blue-white. [[Sri Lanka]] has plenty of those, but many other colours can be found as well. [[India]] also has moonstones, including many that are less clear or in other colours but still beautiful and often available at better prices or in larger sizes. * '''Emeralds''' are found in at least a dozen countries. Today [[Colombia]] produces more than half the world supply and [[Zambia]] is second with about 20%. Historically, Egypt and India were important sources but they are no longer major players. * [[Australia]] produces most of the world's '''opals'''; the largest mine is in [[Coober Pedy]] but opals are available in any of the main cities. Other towns famous for opal include [[Lightning Ridge]] and [[White Cliffs]] in northwestern [[New South Wales]] and [[Andamooka]], [[South Australia]]. [[Mexico]] is another source. * Almost every tropical seacoast area has some '''pearls''', with [[Japan]] also being famous as the birthplace of the '''cultured pearl'''. * The main sources for '''lapis lazuli''' are [[Afghanistan]] and [[Chile]]. * '''Turquoise''' is mined in several parts of the world, notably [[Iran]], [[Sinai]] and parts of the [[United States]], including [[Arizona]], [[Nevada]], and [[New Mexico]]. When buying turquoise, you should understand what treatments it has been subjected to. Oil is generally unobjectionable, as is mounting a thin veneer of real turquoise on a stronger backing, but some treatments – dyeing, bonding, stabilization, and especially reconstitution (little bits of turquoise dust glued together) – substantially damage the gemstone's value. ===Rubies and sapphires=== [[File:Star_sapphire_%289697795074%29.jpg|thumb|Star sapphire ring]] Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum; different impurities give different colours. Red ones are called rubies; any other colour is a sapphire, but the best sapphires are intensely blue. [[Sri Lanka]] is known for sapphires, [[Myanmar]] for rubies, and [[India]] has some of both. There are also rubies in [[Greenland]] and [[Nunavut]]. The top-grade stones are very clear and can be cut with facets; lesser stones are cut cabuchon (curved, not faceted) to give star rubies or star sapphires. Off-color stones &mdash; most commonly gray, but also burgundy, pink or brown &mdash; are much cheaper than bright red or blue stones and may still be lovely. Burgundy "plum stars" are common in [[Agra]]. Black or green star sapphires are somewhat rare and command a high price; they have a six-point star like any other sapphire. A "black star" which has only four points is a semi-precious stone called diopside, and should be far cheaper. Some vendors may try to sell tourists black stars at sapphire prices; walk away quickly. ===Jade=== Jade has been an important stone in many cultures throughout history. It is used not only in jewellery, but also in carvings, statues, tools, weapons and even for household objects like bowls. [[File:Jade FiveRats.jpg|thumb|carved jade pendant]] The [[Liangzhu Culture]] in China (3400-2250 BCE) is known mainly by the high-quality jade artifacts it left behind, and many other groups &mdash; especially other parts of China, [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]], and the [[Maori culture|Maori]] of New Zealand &mdash; used jade. There was extensive trade in jade &mdash; mainly mined in [[Taiwan]] and processed in the [[Philippines]], then traded all over [[Southeast Asia]], and to China and Japan &mdash; starting around 2000 BCE and continuing to after 500 CE. There are still some good Chinese sources for '''jade''', notably [[Khotan]], but today most of the best jade in China is imported from [[Myanmar]] (Burma). The border town [[Ruili]] has much jade, but for the best deals, go to Myanmar. [[British Columbia]] (Canada) is also famous for jade; the sprawling [https://jadecity.com/ Jade City] store on the [[Stewart-Cassiar Highway]] is a great experience for jade fans, but you can find better deals in [[Vancouver]]. There are two distinct minerals that are called jade; nephrite is more common, jadeite often more valuable. Most Chinese and all Canadian jade is nephrite; most Burmese jade is jadeite. There are other stones which may be used instead of jade, including serpentine or "false jade" and "greenstone", a general term applied to several different minerals. ==Ethical concerns== There are two important ethical concerns you might consider in regard to buying gemstones. The first is the destructiveness of mining practices. For example, some diamond mines are of the open pit variety, which can cause irreversible environmental damage. In other places, mine safety is a serious problem. Some gems, such as quartz, may be mined by families digging deep in the dirt without any safety equipment or any way to prevent the tunnels from collapsing. What they dig out is usually sold for a pittance to distributors, who then sell the stones at a much higher price to wholesalers and tourists. The second is that the value of the gemstones has made mines attractive to governments, terrorist groups and criminal organizations that use the profits they receive from the sale of these stones to finance brutality, torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. There have been some efforts to combat what are called blood or conflict gemstones and diamonds, but due to the lucrativeness of the industry, these are often smuggled across borders and find their way onto the markets of wealthy countries, anyway. [[Wikipedia:Gemstone]] [[Commons:Category:Gemstones]] {{stub}} {{PartOfTopic|Shopping}} kkklm8cng02ozyfnsbgvi1g04n59215 3 194078 4492008 4490854 2022-07-29T00:19:53Z Ikan Kekek 36420 wikitext text/x-wiki == Don't tout == Hello, Debeaufort1! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service. Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed. If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''. If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional. Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:02, 26 July 2022 (UTC) Hi, Thank you for providing the links to the guidelines which I've read once again. I am having trouble distinguishing how my information is unacceptable whilst the similar information provided by itravelbyboat, Captain Jack, Mamallana and Panamore is accepted. Could someone please assist me with the wording or identity more precisely whatever else I may be doing that is not meeting the Wikivoyage protocol. Kind Regards, D [[User:Debeaufort1|Debeaufort1]] ([[User talk:Debeaufort1|talk]]) 23:12, 26 July 2022 (UTC) ::Just avoid things like "know the best routes" and especially "invaluable for the maximisation of your pleasure, comfort and safety", which is obviously promotional. How many years you've been in business isn't that relevant, either. Keep things descriptive. And if you have objections to the specific language in listings by your competitors, note them on [[Talk:San Blas Islands]]. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:21, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :::Hi. We're not in Heaven, so we don't use "paradise," and that's again [[tout]]ing, but I'll edit it out. Really, all of the "By boat" listings should be "Go" [[WV:Listings|listing templates]]; you can produce a blank "Go" listing template by clicking the airplane icon to the right of "Listings" on your edit screen. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:19, 29 July 2022 (UTC) pnxdrjsa2ejphql1wr7470oymb26c53 4492019 4492008 2022-07-29T00:25:54Z Ikan Kekek 36420 wikitext text/x-wiki == Don't tout == Hello, Debeaufort1! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service. Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed. If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''. If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional. Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:02, 26 July 2022 (UTC) Hi, Thank you for providing the links to the guidelines which I've read once again. I am having trouble distinguishing how my information is unacceptable whilst the similar information provided by itravelbyboat, Captain Jack, Mamallana and Panamore is accepted. Could someone please assist me with the wording or identity more precisely whatever else I may be doing that is not meeting the Wikivoyage protocol. Kind Regards, D [[User:Debeaufort1|Debeaufort1]] ([[User talk:Debeaufort1|talk]]) 23:12, 26 July 2022 (UTC) ::Just avoid things like "know the best routes" and especially "invaluable for the maximisation of your pleasure, comfort and safety", which is obviously promotional. How many years you've been in business isn't that relevant, either. Keep things descriptive. And if you have objections to the specific language in listings by your competitors, note them on [[Talk:San Blas Islands]]. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:21, 27 July 2022 (UTC) :::Hi. We're not in Heaven, so we don't use "paradise," and that's again [[tout]]ing, but I'll edit it out. Really, all of the "By boat" listings should be "Go" [[WV:Listings|listing templates]]; you can produce a blank "Go" listing template by clicking the airplane icon to the right of "Listings" on your edit screen. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:19, 29 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I hope you don't mind [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=San_Blas_Islands&type=revision&diff=4492016&oldid=4492014 this edit]. You were right that there was other touting in that section. Thanks for working with us. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:25, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 6li53u98n27smsjocfeoqe39sroqghl 0 194087 4491874 4491686 2022-07-28T15:54:18Z WhatamIdoing 855272 Less like an encyclopedia wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seattle E-Scooter banner.jpg|caption=Electric scooters in Seattle}} '''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling. Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances. If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour. ==Understand== An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries). Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place. A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]]. '''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]]. ==Rent== You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses. Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones. Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application. Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}} Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful. As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians. In most cases, these vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles, but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. Using a helmet is often recommended, and certainly protects you in case of an accident. They may be legally required and in some countries they are strictly enforced. A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous. ==See also== * [[Cycling]] {{PartOfTopic|Cycling}} {{outlinetopic}} e1pzcyohk3ljtf52m3lfqpajrlef68o 4491875 4491874 2022-07-28T16:03:58Z WhatamIdoing 855272 Expand wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seattle E-Scooter banner.jpg|caption=Electric scooters in Seattle}} '''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling. Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances. If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour. ==Understand== [[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]] An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries). Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place. A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]]. '''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]]. ==Rent== You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses. Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones. Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application. Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}} Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful. As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians. In most cases, these vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles, but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places, including the UK and some parts of the US, riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be. '''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced. A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous. ==See also== * [[Cycling]] {{PartOfTopic|Cycling}} {{outlinetopic}} 44r5icktukptm2lcdf08fv99gr8g6st 4491876 4491875 2022-07-28T16:14:04Z LPfi 79572 image wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seattle E-Scooter banner.jpg|caption=Electric scooters in Seattle}} '''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling. Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances. If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour. ==Understand== [[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]] An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries). Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place. A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]]. '''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]]. ==Rent== [[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Row of electrically-powered bicycles for rent in [[Nanjing]] ]] You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses. Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones. Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application. Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}} Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful. As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians. In most cases, these vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles, but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places, including the UK and some parts of the US, riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be. '''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced. A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous. ==See also== * [[Cycling]] {{PartOfTopic|Cycling}} {{outlinetopic}} s40uny7ndutreqlhw3of6xfiv7qujsq 4491877 4491876 2022-07-28T16:15:59Z LPfi 79572 /* Rent */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seattle E-Scooter banner.jpg|caption=Electric scooters in Seattle}} '''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling. Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances. If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour. ==Understand== [[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]] An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries). Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place. A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]]. '''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]]. ==Rent== [[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Row of electrically-powered bicycles in [[Nanjing]] ]] You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses. Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones. Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application. Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}} Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful. As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians. In most cases, these vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles, but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places, including the UK and some parts of the US, riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be. '''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced. A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous. ==See also== * [[Cycling]] {{PartOfTopic|Cycling}} {{outlinetopic}} 4mork02ols74upmt76m0dleehuk83fl 4491878 4491877 2022-07-28T16:17:05Z LPfi 79572 /* Rent */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Seattle E-Scooter banner.jpg|caption=Electric scooters in Seattle}} '''Personal electric vehicles''' can be a good way to get around in cities while you're traveling. Electric bicycles are useful for commuting, but others, like personal transporters, are more of novelty use or better suited for shorter distances. If you've ever wanted to try one out, grab your helmet and join a tour. ==Understand== [[File:Segways in Heidelberg (Germany) over the Old Bridge 02.jpg|thumb|Tour group on personal transporters]] An '''electric bicycle''' operates as a regular bicycle, with an electric engine providing extra power, especially nice for uphill distances. Often the engine stops when you stop pedalling or you reach 25 km/h speed (both legal requirements in some countries). Rentable '''electric scooter''' or '''e-scooter''' are usually '''geofenced''' with speed limits depending on time and place. A '''mobility scooter''' is used for elderly people, and people with disabilities. They might be available at [[resorts]]. '''Personal transporters''' include more specialized vehicles of brands such as Segway or Hoverboard. They can be used for [[guided tours]]. ==Rent== [[File:南京共享电单车.jpg|thumb|Electrically-powered bicycles in [[Nanjing]] ]] You can mostly bring your own vehicle if you arrive by car or boat, but they are too bulky for most trains and buses. Electric bicycles can be rented at some places that rent bikes, through some bike sharing systems and from specialised businesses similar to the e-scooter ones. Electric scooters can be rented from several multinational companies, usually to be used in centres of big cities. You usually need their app and may need to enable Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone (bad luck if you don't have one). Billing is usually from a debit or credit card, which needs to be registered with the application. Personal transporters are mostly available as part of some tours. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Cycling|Urban cycling}} Electric bicycles allow anyone to reach speeds that few would use with a regular bicycle in city settings, and they have longer braking distance. Adapt speed so you have time to stop. At low speeds the sudden effect of the engine can be surprising, be careful. As these vehicles became common only in the 2010s, many people in traffic, including motorists, might not be used how to interact with them. Be cautious in heavy traffic and if you have to use them among pedestrians. In most cases, these vehicles follow the same regulation as bicycles, but there are exceptions. Laws are subject to change, and differ between countries. It is also common that users of these vehicles ignore local laws. Don't be surprised if you are fined for driving like everybody else. '''Do not use while drunk'''. In many places, including the UK and some parts of the US, riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, and this includes electric bicycles. A personal electric vehicle is more dangerous to both the drunk user and to any bystanders than a similar unpowered vehicle would be. '''Use a''' '''helmet''', which will protect your skull in case of an accident. Helmets may be required by law or by the rental contract, and in some countries their use is strictly enforced. A vehicle might have room for a passenger; riding more than one person on the same vehicle can however be illegal and is dangerous. ==See also== * [[Cycling]] {{PartOfTopic|Cycling}} {{outlinetopic}} jo02feag4ebtfv8r0jiyn05czonjlo6 0 194097 4491941 4491685 2022-07-28T18:33:03Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Rarh ISKCON hq in Mayapur.jpg}} '''Nadia''' is a district in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=600}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q1143880}} * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Krishnanagar]] | lat=23.40560 |long=88.49616 |wikidata=Q1006338}} &mdash; capital and the largest city in the district * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Bethuadahari]] | lat=23.581 |long=88.405 }} &mdash; wildlife centre * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Kalyani]] | lat=22.9750 |long=88.4344 |wikidata=Q2734589}} &mdash; satellite city of [[Kolkata]] * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Mayapur]] | lat=23.4369 |long=88.3928 }} &mdash; religious centre, headquarters of ISKCON * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Nabadwip]] | lat=23.40364 |long=88.36764 | wikidata= Q1006330}} &mdash; temple city and heritage town. * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Palashi]] |wikidata=Q3346548}} (Plassey) — village best known for the Battle of Plassey (1757) * {{marker|type=city|zoom=13 | name=[[Ranaghat]] | lat=23.18 |long=88.58 | image= |wikidata=Q2036954}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ukrah]]|wikidata=Q19894359}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary]] | lat=23.10841 |long=88.67306 | image= }} &mdash; also known as the Parmadan Forest, a safe haven for a healthy population of nearly 250 deer ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} 168nawckunkdvjqjef9nf8lmgcmmlpi 0 194098 4491825 4491684 2022-07-28T14:08:55Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''24 Parganas''' is a region in [[Southeast Bengal]], India. It consists of the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=700}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q338425,Q2308319}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bakkhali]]|wikidata=Q4849475}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangaon]]|wikidata=Q622612}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Diamond Harbour]]|wikidata=Q1264213}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Haridaspur]]|wikidata=Q60615066}} &mdash; a town on the Bangladeshi border * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]]|wikidata=Q2330643}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Raichak]]|wikidata=Q7283698}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taki]]|wikidata=Q3980318}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Thakurnagar]]|wikidata=Q7709440}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_058.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} 6a3xzy8115s0d5h950z1ev3knjg7p3q 4491833 4491825 2022-07-28T14:22:04Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''24 Parganas''' is a region in [[Southeast Bengal]], India. It consists of the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=700}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q338425,Q2308319,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985010}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bakkhali]]|wikidata=Q4849475}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangaon]]|wikidata=Q622612}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Diamond Harbour]]|wikidata=Q1264213}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Haridaspur]]|wikidata=Q60615066}} &mdash; a town on the Bangladeshi border * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]]|wikidata=Q2330643}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Raichak]]|wikidata=Q7283698}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taki]]|wikidata=Q3980318}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Thakurnagar]]|wikidata=Q7709440}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_058.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} hydjrn6queop6m19pbluop7cfzpknyz 4491837 4491833 2022-07-28T14:26:05Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''24 Parganas''' is a region in [[Southeast Bengal]], India. It consists of the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=700}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q338425,Q2308319}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985010}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bakkhali]]|wikidata=Q4849475}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangaon]]|wikidata=Q622612}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Diamond Harbour]]|wikidata=Q1264213}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Haridaspur]]|wikidata=Q60615066}} &mdash; a town on the Bangladeshi border * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]]|wikidata=Q2330643}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Raichak]]|wikidata=Q7283698}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taki]]|wikidata=Q3980318}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Thakurnagar]]|wikidata=Q7709440}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_058.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} ka609vk4zi4ipfazvo3qi3byv4s0o10 4491842 4491837 2022-07-28T14:29:23Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''24 Parganas''' is a region in [[Southeast Bengal]], India. It consists of the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=700}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q338425,Q2308319}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441,Q4985012}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bakkhali]]|wikidata=Q4849475}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangaon]]|wikidata=Q622612}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Diamond Harbour]]|wikidata=Q1264213}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Haridaspur]]|wikidata=Q60615066}} &mdash; a town on the Bangladeshi border * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]]|wikidata=Q2330643}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Raichak]]|wikidata=Q7283698}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taki]]|wikidata=Q3980318}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Thakurnagar]]|wikidata=Q7709440}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_058.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} 3otamexmyufpizk4kotelzuqantpspc 4491845 4491842 2022-07-28T14:32:41Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Cities */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} '''24 Parganas''' is a region in [[Southeast Bengal]], India. It consists of the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|height=700}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q338425,Q2308319}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4863174,Q4863170,Q7285792,Q7560812,Q7709441}} {{Mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q4985012}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bakkhali]]|wikidata=Q4849475}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangaon]]|wikidata=Q622612}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Diamond Harbour]]|wikidata=Q1264213}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Haridaspur]]|wikidata=Q60615066}} &mdash; a town on the Bangladeshi border * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaynagar Majilpur]]|wikidata=Q2330643}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Raichak]]|wikidata=Q7283698}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Taki]]|wikidata=Q3980318}} &mdash; * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Thakurnagar]]|wikidata=Q7709440}} &mdash; ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sagar Island]] | lat=21.73 |long=88.12 | image= }} &mdash; * {{marker|type=go|zoom=13 | name=[[Sundarbans National Park]] | lat=21.945000 |long=88.895833 | image=Sunderbans_058.jpg }} &mdash; a wildlife sanctuary with Royal Bengal Tigers and deer found in forests and mangrove swamps ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Southeast Bengal}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo||}} qsbvtqutqo8y0gkremg1wbun90vtors 0 194102 4492173 4491675 2022-07-29T07:49:14Z Sbb1413 2217354 Added listing for Bangaon Junction railway station wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Bangaon''' is a town in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== * {{go | name=Bangaon Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.0305 | long=88.8329 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15196495 | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Bangaon Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.05275 | long=88.82604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|24 Parganas}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 3n7snl3udypk2h08qxbna69lk38txvc 4492176 4492173 2022-07-29T07:53:06Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Do */ Added listing for Pratapgarh Park wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Bangaon''' is a town in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== * {{go | name=Bangaon Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.0305 | long=88.8329 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15196495 | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Bangaon Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.05275 | long=88.82604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Pratapgarh Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.04808 | long=88.82634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|24 Parganas}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 1h6rn5ycb2wcnsar6wgl947fmmex3ap 4492178 4492176 2022-07-29T07:55:20Z Sbb1413 2217354 Added listing for Bongaon Asbab wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Bangaon''' is a town in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== * {{go | name=Bangaon Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.0305 | long=88.8329 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15196495 | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Bangaon Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.05275 | long=88.82604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Pratapgarh Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.04808 | long=88.82634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Bongaon Asbab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chakdaha Rd, Bangaon | lat=23.04824 | long=88.82566 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|24 Parganas}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 6dx8dhhycotp0w4x2ar3ndxssp129s9 4492179 4492178 2022-07-29T07:56:42Z Sbb1413 2217354 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Bangaon''' is a town in the region of [[Southeast Bengal]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== * {{go | name=Bangaon Junction railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.0305 | long=88.8329 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15196495 | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Bangaon Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.05275 | long=88.82604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Pratapgarh Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.04808 | long=88.82634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Bongaon Asbab | alt= | url= | email= | address=Chakdaha Rd, Bangaon | lat=23.04824 | long=88.82566 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-29 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Haridaspur]] — A town at India-Bangladesh border. {{IsPartOf|24 Parganas}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} c82mgtotzfmsax3ue5tyqxlmpi1jgg5 0 194106 4491819 2022-07-28T14:02:08Z Sbb1413 2217354 Redirected page to [[Farrukhabad]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Farrukhabad]] jmg02tdluj3fvkwiupke2n5xq5y0as3 0 194107 4491821 2022-07-28T14:05:06Z Sbb1413 2217354 Created page with "{{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} There is more than one place called '''{{subst:FULLPAGENAME}}''': ===[[India]]=== * [[Fatehpur Sikri]] — a historic city in [[Doab]] * [[Fatehpur (Awadh)]] — a city in [[Awadh]] {{disamb}}" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disambiguation banner.png}} There is more than one place called '''Fatehpur''': ===[[India]]=== * [[Fatehpur Sikri]] — a historic city in [[Doab]] * [[Fatehpur (Awadh)]] — a city in [[Awadh]] {{disamb}} 6l9zq8qbdvz3tf4kyi6afs7jn0a9uhz 0 194108 4491823 2022-07-28T14:08:15Z Sbb1413 2217354 Redirected page to [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kolkata/Northern fringes]] 1f8w45640k6i148pnipstgzey2vnki8 0 194109 4491826 2022-07-28T14:09:12Z Sbb1413 2217354 Redirected page to [[Kolkata/Southern fringes]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Kolkata/Southern fringes]] 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Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service. Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed. If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''. If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional. Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:37, 28 July 2022 (UTC) 9nta5cdav0k79pbk030n3k7v15j74u4 0 194113 4492042 2022-07-29T02:25:31Z Veillg1 253590 Creation of article "Chute-aux-Outardes" wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Chute-aux-Outardes''' is a municipality in the MRC of [[Manicouagan Regional county municipality|Manicouagan]], in the [[Côte-Nord]] region, in [[Quebec]], in [[Canada]]. It is part of the Quebec tourist region of [[Manicouagan]]. ==Understand== The village of Chute-aux-Outardes is located on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River, downstream from the Outarde-2 generating station. This village in the western suburbs of [[Baie-Comeau]] offers various services to travelers on Route 138. === History === The toponym "Chute-aux-Outardes" is associated with the name of the river and Canada geese (designated "Bernache"), a migratory bird. The site at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes was frequented by the natives, already several thousand years before J.C. The village of Chute-aux-Outardes was founded in 1908 by Alfred Labbé, a postillion accustomed to making the journey between Pessamit and Pointe-des-Monts; Labbé befriended the Innu. He actively contributed to the fur trade and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Subsequently, Labbé worked for the Ontario Paper Company as a cook and salesman at the general store. In 1926, Robert R. McCormick, president of the Ontario Paper Company, began construction of the Outardes 1 hydroelectric power station on the Outardes River. This plant was intended to supply electricity to the future local paper mill. However, the plant was operational only in 1936, after having experienced a break due to the economic crisis of 1929. These constructions led to the settlement of the village with families from this area of ​​the Côte-Nord, Trois-Pistoles and the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Finally, the municipality of Chute-aux-Outardes was incorporated in 1951. Production from this hydroelectric plant ceased in 1978, when the Scierie des Outardes was inaugurated under an agreement between the QNS paper company and the Rexfor state-owned company. == Get in == === By car === * From [[Montreal]] (646 km, time: 7:43 hours non stop. From downtown Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Chute-aux-Outardes. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.1234|-68.3907|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[file:P1010698 (2).jpg|thumb|Outardes 1 heritage center in Chute-aux-Outardes]] * {{see | name=Former power station of Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | alt=Ancienne centrale électrique de Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.13191| long=-68.38979 | directions=accessible by rue du Pouvoir | wikidata= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic path passes by this former Outardes-1 hydroelectric power station (built in 1926) and long sandy beaches. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name=La Chute socio-cultural room | alt=Salle socioculturelle de la Chute| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13065 | long=-68.39677| directions= | phone=+1 418- | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In summer === * {{do | name=Club de golf Chute-aux-Outardes | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13051 | long=-68.39669| directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nine-hole golf course. }} * {{do | name=Hiking | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic footpath passes by the former Outardes-1 hydroelectric center and sandy beaches. The Fox Trail (3.6 km hike and intermediate level) interprets the history and heritage of the municipality. This trail offers various viewpoints on the Rivière aux Outardes; its route crosses natural areas. Walkers can observe the flora and winged fauna. In winter, this trail is used for snowshoeing. }} * {{do | name=Municipal parks and playgrounds | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In winter === * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure| url=| email= | email= | address=1, rue des Sports | lat=49.12505 | long=-68.39751| directions=Intersection of Arena and Sports streets | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Motoneige | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=cross-country skiing | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Boni-Soir | alt= | url= | email= | address=191, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13514| long=-68.39453 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Convenience store. SAQ Agency. }} * {{buy | name=Boucherie chez Fernande | alt= | url= | email= | address=174, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12565| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Butcher's shop. }} * {{buy | name=Poissonnerie Jean-Guy Laprise inc | alt= | url= | email= | address=142, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12761| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Fish shop. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Armande | alt= | url= | email= | address=196, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12644 | long=-68.39378 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4258 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant Pub & Grill. Varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Bar laitier des Chutes enr | alt= | url= | email= | address=110, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12909 | long=-68.39401 | directions= | phone=+1 450- | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Ice cream counter. }} ==Drink== * {{sleep | name=Le Riviera| alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Pub. Varied menu. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hôtelier chez marloux | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, rue du Ravin| lat=49.12752 | long=-68.38847 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4244| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel La Relance | alt= | url=https://motel-la-relance-99.webself.net/ | email=motelrelancecao@hotmail.com | address=126, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13021 | long=-68.39430 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8557| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Motel offering 10 rooms with two double beds and 10 rooms with a double bed. With reception room and laundry service. }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte du Château | alt= | url=https://www.giteduchateau.net/ | email= | address=2, rue du Golf| lat=49.13190 | long=-68.39379 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1485| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Beautiful house with its turret surrounded by flowers, generating a country character. }} ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (eg Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Municipal library | alt=Bibliothèque municipal| url=https://www.municipalitecao.ca/fr/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheque/ | email=biblio@municipalitecao.ca | address=2, rue de l'école| lat=49.12387| long=-68.39037 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2525, ext 4 | tollfree= | hours=Tuesday and wednesday: 15h to 17h; 18h to 20h | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Go next== {{Routes | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=O | majorl1=[[New York (État)]]→[[Elgin (Québec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montréal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Québec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.1234|-68.3907}} {{outlinecity}} 0xjnwn0lm4k5qncc7yt1hm41grzbvg6 4492043 4492042 2022-07-29T02:27:04Z Veillg1 253590 /* Go next */ wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Chute-aux-Outardes''' is a municipality in the MRC of [[Manicouagan Regional county municipality|Manicouagan]], in the [[Côte-Nord]] region, in [[Quebec]], in [[Canada]]. It is part of the Quebec tourist region of [[Manicouagan]]. ==Understand== The village of Chute-aux-Outardes is located on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River, downstream from the Outarde-2 generating station. This village in the western suburbs of [[Baie-Comeau]] offers various services to travelers on Route 138. === History === The toponym "Chute-aux-Outardes" is associated with the name of the river and Canada geese (designated "Bernache"), a migratory bird. The site at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes was frequented by the natives, already several thousand years before J.C. The village of Chute-aux-Outardes was founded in 1908 by Alfred Labbé, a postillion accustomed to making the journey between Pessamit and Pointe-des-Monts; Labbé befriended the Innu. He actively contributed to the fur trade and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Subsequently, Labbé worked for the Ontario Paper Company as a cook and salesman at the general store. In 1926, Robert R. McCormick, president of the Ontario Paper Company, began construction of the Outardes 1 hydroelectric power station on the Outardes River. This plant was intended to supply electricity to the future local paper mill. However, the plant was operational only in 1936, after having experienced a break due to the economic crisis of 1929. These constructions led to the settlement of the village with families from this area of ​​the Côte-Nord, Trois-Pistoles and the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Finally, the municipality of Chute-aux-Outardes was incorporated in 1951. Production from this hydroelectric plant ceased in 1978, when the Scierie des Outardes was inaugurated under an agreement between the QNS paper company and the Rexfor state-owned company. == Get in == === By car === * From [[Montreal]] (646 km, time: 7:43 hours non stop. From downtown Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Chute-aux-Outardes. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.1234|-68.3907|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[file:P1010698 (2).jpg|thumb|Outardes 1 heritage center in Chute-aux-Outardes]] * {{see | name=Former power station of Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | alt=Ancienne centrale électrique de Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.13191| long=-68.38979 | directions=accessible by rue du Pouvoir | wikidata= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic path passes by this former Outardes-1 hydroelectric power station (built in 1926) and long sandy beaches. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name=La Chute socio-cultural room | alt=Salle socioculturelle de la Chute| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13065 | long=-68.39677| directions= | phone=+1 418- | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In summer === * {{do | name=Club de golf Chute-aux-Outardes | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13051 | long=-68.39669| directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nine-hole golf course. }} * {{do | name=Hiking | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic footpath passes by the former Outardes-1 hydroelectric center and sandy beaches. The Fox Trail (3.6 km hike and intermediate level) interprets the history and heritage of the municipality. This trail offers various viewpoints on the Rivière aux Outardes; its route crosses natural areas. Walkers can observe the flora and winged fauna. In winter, this trail is used for snowshoeing. }} * {{do | name=Municipal parks and playgrounds | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In winter === * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure| url=| email= | email= | address=1, rue des Sports | lat=49.12505 | long=-68.39751| directions=Intersection of Arena and Sports streets | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Motoneige | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=cross-country skiing | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Boni-Soir | alt= | url= | email= | address=191, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13514| long=-68.39453 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Convenience store. SAQ Agency. }} * {{buy | name=Boucherie chez Fernande | alt= | url= | email= | address=174, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12565| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Butcher's shop. }} * {{buy | name=Poissonnerie Jean-Guy Laprise inc | alt= | url= | email= | address=142, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12761| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Fish shop. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Armande | alt= | url= | email= | address=196, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12644 | long=-68.39378 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4258 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant Pub & Grill. Varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Bar laitier des Chutes enr | alt= | url= | email= | address=110, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12909 | long=-68.39401 | directions= | phone=+1 450- | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Ice cream counter. }} ==Drink== * {{sleep | name=Le Riviera| alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Pub. Varied menu. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hôtelier chez marloux | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, rue du Ravin| lat=49.12752 | long=-68.38847 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4244| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel La Relance | alt= | url=https://motel-la-relance-99.webself.net/ | email=motelrelancecao@hotmail.com | address=126, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13021 | long=-68.39430 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8557| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Motel offering 10 rooms with two double beds and 10 rooms with a double bed. With reception room and laundry service. }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte du Château | alt= | url=https://www.giteduchateau.net/ | email= | address=2, rue du Golf| lat=49.13190 | long=-68.39379 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1485| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Beautiful house with its turret surrounded by flowers, generating a country character. }} ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (eg Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Municipal library | alt=Bibliothèque municipal| url=https://www.municipalitecao.ca/fr/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheque/ | email=biblio@municipalitecao.ca | address=2, rue de l'école| lat=49.12387| long=-68.39037 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2525, ext 4 | tollfree= | hours=Tuesday and wednesday: 15h to 17h; 18h to 20h | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]]→[[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]]→[[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]]→(discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.1234|-68.3907}} {{outlinecity}} fpgls445lvw7w1j8kfavu0wixll96xx 4492154 4492043 2022-07-29T07:25:28Z SHB2000 2248002 cleanup. why would travellers want to go to a butcher shop? wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Chute-aux-Outardes''' is a municipality in [[Manicouagan]], in the [[North Shore (Quebec)|North Shore]] region of [[Quebec]]. ==Understand== The village of Chute-aux-Outardes is located on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River, downstream from the Outarde-2 generating station. This village in the western suburbs of [[Baie-Comeau]] offers various services to travelers on Route 138. === History === The toponym "Chute-aux-Outardes" is associated with the name of the river and Canada geese (designated "Bernache"), a migratory bird. The site at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes was frequented by the natives, already several thousand years before J.C. The village of Chute-aux-Outardes was founded in 1908 by Alfred Labbé, a postillion accustomed to making the journey between Pessamit and Pointe-des-Monts; Labbé befriended the Innu. He actively contributed to the fur trade and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Subsequently, Labbé worked for the Ontario Paper Company as a cook and salesman at the general store. In 1926, Robert R. McCormick, president of the Ontario Paper Company, began construction of the Outardes 1 hydroelectric power station on the Outardes River. This plant was intended to supply electricity to the future local paper mill. However, the plant was operational only in 1936, after having experienced a break due to the economic crisis of 1929. These constructions led to the settlement of the village with families from this area of the Côte-Nord, Trois-Pistoles and the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Finally, the municipality of Chute-aux-Outardes was incorporated in 1951. Production from this hydroelectric plant ceased in 1978, when the Scierie des Outardes was inaugurated under an agreement between the QNS paper company and the Rexfor state-owned company. == Get in == === By car === * From [[Montreal]] (646 km, time: 7 hr 43 min non-stop. From downtown Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Chute-aux-Outardes. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.1234|-68.3907|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[file:P1010698 (2).jpg|thumb|Outardes 1 heritage center in Chute-aux-Outardes]] * {{see | name=Former power station of Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | alt=Ancienne centrale électrique de Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.13191| long=-68.38979 | directions=accessible by rue du Pouvoir | wikidata= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic path passes by this former Outardes-1 hydroelectric power station (built in 1926) and long sandy beaches. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name=La Chute socio-cultural room | alt=Salle socioculturelle de la Chute| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13065 | long=-68.39677| directions= | phone=+1 418- | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In summer === * {{do | name=Club de golf Chute-aux-Outardes | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13051 | long=-68.39669| directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nine-hole golf course. }} * {{do | name=Hiking | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic footpath passes by the former Outardes-1 hydroelectric center and sandy beaches. The Fox Trail (3.6 km hike and intermediate level) interprets the history and heritage of the municipality. This trail offers various viewpoints on the Rivière aux Outardes; its route crosses natural areas. Walkers can observe the flora and winged fauna. In winter, this trail is used for snowshoeing. }} * {{do | name=Municipal parks and playgrounds | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In winter === * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure| url=| email= | email= | address=1, rue des Sports | lat=49.12505 | long=-68.39751| directions=Intersection of Arena and Sports streets | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Motoneige | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=cross-country skiing | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Boni-Soir | alt= | url= | email= | address=191, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13514| long=-68.39453 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Convenience store. SAQ Agency. }} * {{buy | name=Poissonnerie Jean-Guy Laprise inc | alt= | url= | email= | address=142, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12761| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Fish shop. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Armande | alt= | url= | email= | address=196, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12644 | long=-68.39378 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4258 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A restaurant, pub and grill with a varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Bar laitier des Chutes enr | alt= | url= | email= | address=110, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12909 | long=-68.39401 | directions= | phone=+1 450- | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Ice cream counter. }} ==Drink== * {{sleep | name=Le Riviera| alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Pub with a varied menu. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hôtelier chez marloux | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, rue du Ravin| lat=49.12752 | long=-68.38847 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4244| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel La Relance | alt= | url=https://motel-la-relance-99.webself.net/ | email=motelrelancecao@hotmail.com | address=126, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13021 | long=-68.39430 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8557| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Motel offering 10 rooms with two double beds and 10 rooms with a double bed. With reception room and laundry service. }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte du Château | alt= | url=https://www.giteduchateau.net/ | email= | address=2, rue du Golf| lat=49.13190 | long=-68.39379 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1485| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Beautiful house with its turret surrounded by flowers, generating a country character. }} ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (e.g. Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Municipal library | alt=Bibliothèque municipal| url=https://www.municipalitecao.ca/fr/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheque/ | email=biblio@municipalitecao.ca | address=2, rue de l'école| lat=49.12387| long=-68.39037 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2525, ext 4 | tollfree= | hours=Tu W 15:00–17:00, 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]] ← [[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]] → [[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]] → (discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.1234|-68.3907}} {{outlinecity}} 7u2lf9yde9m57xdlc5uvn4jqxn4sxqx 4492155 4492154 2022-07-29T07:25:41Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Drink */ Updated listing for Le Riviera wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Chute-aux-Outardes''' is a municipality in [[Manicouagan]], in the [[North Shore (Quebec)|North Shore]] region of [[Quebec]]. ==Understand== The village of Chute-aux-Outardes is located on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River, downstream from the Outarde-2 generating station. This village in the western suburbs of [[Baie-Comeau]] offers various services to travelers on Route 138. === History === The toponym "Chute-aux-Outardes" is associated with the name of the river and Canada geese (designated "Bernache"), a migratory bird. The site at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes was frequented by the natives, already several thousand years before J.C. The village of Chute-aux-Outardes was founded in 1908 by Alfred Labbé, a postillion accustomed to making the journey between Pessamit and Pointe-des-Monts; Labbé befriended the Innu. He actively contributed to the fur trade and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Subsequently, Labbé worked for the Ontario Paper Company as a cook and salesman at the general store. In 1926, Robert R. McCormick, president of the Ontario Paper Company, began construction of the Outardes 1 hydroelectric power station on the Outardes River. This plant was intended to supply electricity to the future local paper mill. However, the plant was operational only in 1936, after having experienced a break due to the economic crisis of 1929. These constructions led to the settlement of the village with families from this area of the Côte-Nord, Trois-Pistoles and the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Finally, the municipality of Chute-aux-Outardes was incorporated in 1951. Production from this hydroelectric plant ceased in 1978, when the Scierie des Outardes was inaugurated under an agreement between the QNS paper company and the Rexfor state-owned company. == Get in == === By car === * From [[Montreal]] (646 km, time: 7 hr 43 min non-stop. From downtown Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Chute-aux-Outardes. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.1234|-68.3907|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[file:P1010698 (2).jpg|thumb|Outardes 1 heritage center in Chute-aux-Outardes]] * {{see | name=Former power station of Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | alt=Ancienne centrale électrique de Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.13191| long=-68.38979 | directions=accessible by rue du Pouvoir | wikidata= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic path passes by this former Outardes-1 hydroelectric power station (built in 1926) and long sandy beaches. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name=La Chute socio-cultural room | alt=Salle socioculturelle de la Chute| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13065 | long=-68.39677| directions= | phone=+1 418- | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In summer === * {{do | name=Club de golf Chute-aux-Outardes | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13051 | long=-68.39669| directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nine-hole golf course. }} * {{do | name=Hiking | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic footpath passes by the former Outardes-1 hydroelectric center and sandy beaches. The Fox Trail (3.6 km hike and intermediate level) interprets the history and heritage of the municipality. This trail offers various viewpoints on the Rivière aux Outardes; its route crosses natural areas. Walkers can observe the flora and winged fauna. In winter, this trail is used for snowshoeing. }} * {{do | name=Municipal parks and playgrounds | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In winter === * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure| url=| email= | email= | address=1, rue des Sports | lat=49.12505 | long=-68.39751| directions=Intersection of Arena and Sports streets | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Motoneige | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=cross-country skiing | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Boni-Soir | alt= | url= | email= | address=191, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13514| long=-68.39453 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Convenience store. SAQ Agency. }} * {{buy | name=Poissonnerie Jean-Guy Laprise inc | alt= | url= | email= | address=142, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12761| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Fish shop. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Armande | alt= | url= | email= | address=196, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12644 | long=-68.39378 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4258 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A restaurant, pub and grill with a varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Bar laitier des Chutes enr | alt= | url= | email= | address=110, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12909 | long=-68.39401 | directions= | phone=+1 450- | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Ice cream counter. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Pub with a varied menu. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hôtelier chez marloux | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, rue du Ravin| lat=49.12752 | long=-68.38847 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4244| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel La Relance | alt= | url=https://motel-la-relance-99.webself.net/ | email=motelrelancecao@hotmail.com | address=126, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13021 | long=-68.39430 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8557| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Motel offering 10 rooms with two double beds and 10 rooms with a double bed. With reception room and laundry service. }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte du Château | alt= | url=https://www.giteduchateau.net/ | email= | address=2, rue du Golf| lat=49.13190 | long=-68.39379 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1485| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Beautiful house with its turret surrounded by flowers, generating a country character. }} ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (e.g. Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Municipal library | alt=Bibliothèque municipal| url=https://www.municipalitecao.ca/fr/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheque/ | email=biblio@municipalitecao.ca | address=2, rue de l'école| lat=49.12387| long=-68.39037 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2525, ext 4 | tollfree= | hours=Tu W 15:00–17:00, 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]] ← [[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]] → [[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]] → (discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.1234|-68.3907}} {{outlinecity}} sctp263iuz3x3y1mtffy13zg7jxnkxd 4492156 4492155 2022-07-29T07:26:04Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Go next */ usable (barely) wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|}} '''Chute-aux-Outardes''' is a municipality in [[Manicouagan]], in the [[North Shore (Quebec)|North Shore]] region of [[Quebec]]. ==Understand== The village of Chute-aux-Outardes is located on the Manicouagan Peninsula, on the west bank of the Aux Outardes River, downstream from the Outarde-2 generating station. This village in the western suburbs of [[Baie-Comeau]] offers various services to travelers on Route 138. === History === The toponym "Chute-aux-Outardes" is associated with the name of the river and Canada geese (designated "Bernache"), a migratory bird. The site at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes was frequented by the natives, already several thousand years before J.C. The village of Chute-aux-Outardes was founded in 1908 by Alfred Labbé, a postillion accustomed to making the journey between Pessamit and Pointe-des-Monts; Labbé befriended the Innu. He actively contributed to the fur trade and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. Subsequently, Labbé worked for the Ontario Paper Company as a cook and salesman at the general store. In 1926, Robert R. McCormick, president of the Ontario Paper Company, began construction of the Outardes 1 hydroelectric power station on the Outardes River. This plant was intended to supply electricity to the future local paper mill. However, the plant was operational only in 1936, after having experienced a break due to the economic crisis of 1929. These constructions led to the settlement of the village with families from this area of the Côte-Nord, Trois-Pistoles and the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Finally, the municipality of Chute-aux-Outardes was incorporated in 1951. Production from this hydroelectric plant ceased in 1978, when the Scierie des Outardes was inaugurated under an agreement between the QNS paper company and the Rexfor state-owned company. == Get in == === By car === * From [[Montreal]] (646 km, time: 7 hr 43 min non-stop. From downtown Montreal, take the Jacques-Cartier bridge (east); take route 132 (east), highway 20 (east); then successively Autoroute 73 (north), Autoroute 40 (east) and Route 138 to Chute-aux-Outardes. ==Get around== {{mapframe|49.1234|-68.3907|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[file:P1010698 (2).jpg|thumb|Outardes 1 heritage center in Chute-aux-Outardes]] * {{see | name=Former power station of Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | alt=Ancienne centrale électrique de Chutes-aux-Outardes (Outardes-1) | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.13191| long=-68.38979 | directions=accessible by rue du Pouvoir | wikidata= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic path passes by this former Outardes-1 hydroelectric power station (built in 1926) and long sandy beaches. }} ==Do== Several activities are offered to visitors to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience and discover the jewels of Manicouagan's backcountry. * {{do | name=La Chute socio-cultural room | alt=Salle socioculturelle de la Chute| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13065 | long=-68.39677| directions= | phone=+1 418- | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In summer === * {{do | name=Club de golf Chute-aux-Outardes | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address=18, rue du Golf | lat=49.13051 | long=-68.39669| directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1333 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Nine-hole golf course. }} * {{do | name=Hiking | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A rustic footpath passes by the former Outardes-1 hydroelectric center and sandy beaches. The Fox Trail (3.6 km hike and intermediate level) interprets the history and heritage of the municipality. This trail offers various viewpoints on the Rivière aux Outardes; its route crosses natural areas. Walkers can observe the flora and winged fauna. In winter, this trail is used for snowshoeing. }} * {{do | name=Municipal parks and playgrounds | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} === In winter === * {{do | name=Outdoor skating rink | alt=Patinoire extérieure| url=| email= | email= | address=1, rue des Sports | lat=49.12505 | long=-68.39751| directions=Intersection of Arena and Sports streets | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=Motoneige | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{do | name=cross-country skiing | alt=| url=| email= | email= | address= | lat= | long=| directions= | phone=+1 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | calendar= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Dépanneur Boni-Soir | alt= | url= | email= | address=191, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13514| long=-68.39453 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4251 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Convenience store. SAQ Agency. }} * {{buy | name=Poissonnerie Jean-Guy Laprise inc | alt= | url= | email= | address=142, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12761| long=-68.39383 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Fish shop. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Cantine Armande | alt= | url= | email= | address=196, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12644 | long=-68.39378 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4258 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=A restaurant, pub and grill with a varied menu. }} * {{eat | name=Bar laitier des Chutes enr | alt= | url= | email= | address=110, rue Vallilee | lat=49.12909 | long=-68.39401 | directions= | phone=+1 450- | tollfree= | hours=| price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Ice cream counter. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Le Riviera | alt= | url=https://fr.restaurantguru.com/Le-Riviera-Chute-aux-Outardes | email= | address=133, rue Vallilee | lat=49.13082 | long=-68.39257 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8900 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Pub with a varied menu. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hôtelier chez marloux | alt= | url= | email= | address=24, rue du Ravin| lat=49.12752 | long=-68.38847 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-4244| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel La Relance | alt= | url=https://motel-la-relance-99.webself.net/ | email=motelrelancecao@hotmail.com | address=126, rue Vallilee| lat=49.13021 | long=-68.39430 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-8557| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Motel offering 10 rooms with two double beds and 10 rooms with a double bed. With reception room and laundry service. }} * {{sleep | name=Gîte du Château | alt= | url=https://www.giteduchateau.net/ | email= | address=2, rue du Golf| lat=49.13190 | long=-68.39379 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-1485| tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Beautiful house with its turret surrounded by flowers, generating a country character. }} ==Connect== Low-altitude satellite communication services (e.g. Starlink satellite constellation) are increasingly accessible in remote areas such as the North Shore; they allow you to make video calls, play online games, view streaming video, and perform other high-speed activities, among other things. In remote areas, these satellite communication services offer security and efficiency. ==Cope== * {{listing | name=Municipal library | alt=Bibliothèque municipal| url=https://www.municipalitecao.ca/fr/loisirs-et-culture/bibliotheque/ | email=biblio@municipalitecao.ca | address=2, rue de l'école| lat=49.12387| long=-68.39037 | directions= | phone=+1 418-567-2525, ext 4 | tollfree= | hours=Tu W 15:00–17:00, 18:00–20:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Qc138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[New York State]] ← [[Elgin (Quebec)|Elgin]] | minorl1=[[Montreal]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Blanc-Sablon]] → [[Labrador]] | minorr1=[[Kegaska]] → (discontinued between Kegaska and Bonne-Espérance)→[[Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)|Bonne-Espérance]] }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Pointe-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url=http://www.pointe-aux-outardes.ca/ | email=municipalite@pointe-aux-outardes.ca | address= | directions= | phone=+1 418 567-2203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3393511 | lat=49.0744 | long=-68.407 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=Municipality built on the peninsula formed by the east bank of the Rivière aux Outardes, downstream from the falls of the hydroelectric power station. The main attractions: covered bridge, magnificent beach for observing life on the river (passing ships, winged fauna including migratory birds, marine mammals, tireless waves and the evolution of atmospheric phenomena on the river), trails hiking, waterfalls of the Outardes river... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Ragueneau]] | alt= | url=http://www.municipalite.ragueneau.qc.ca | email= | address=523, route 138, Ragueneau | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3417536 | lat=49.066667 | long=-68.533333 | lastedit=2022-07-28 | content=This riverside municipality of the MRC Manicouagan located at the mouth of the Rivière aux Outardes is the gateway to the Manicouagan Peninsula. Main attractions: marine wharf for observing marine and birdlife, parks, Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park, hiking trails, hunting & fishing, camping, wharf... }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Baie-Comeau]] | alt= | wikidata=Q139654 | lat=49.216667 | long=-68.15 | lastedit=2022-07-21 | content=Industrial city offering many events (e.g., musical and epicurean events, the Côte-Nord Beer Festival) and recreational tourism services: guided heritage tour, hiking trails, sea kayaking, Via Ferrata, paddle board, observations of marine mammals and aquatic birds, sea excursions, visits to local port facilities, campsites. }} * {{mapgroup-item | name=[[Rivière-aux-Outardes]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3433597 | lat=50.25 | long=-69 | lastedit=2022-07-20 | content=An unorganized territory of the MRC de Manicouagan, on the North Shore. This unorganized territory is a great place for hunting & fishing, ATV and snowmobile excursions, picking wild berries, as well as observing the fauna, flora and land relief. The main attractions are the dams and hydroelectric power stations built on the Manicouagan River. }} {{IsPartOf|North Shore (Quebec)}} {{geo|49.1234|-68.3907}} {{usablecity}} oqt84bmra9bdsvde87fg38tclf91z78 3 194114 4492074 2022-07-29T03:42:01Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Don't tout and watch out for the tour listing guidelines */ new section wikitext text/x-wiki == Don't tout and watch out for the tour listing guidelines == Hello, 218.190.249.171! Thank you for contributing to Wikivoyage, but please note that one or more of your recent edits has been reverted as it appeared to be an attempt to use this site to advertise or promote a business or service. Wikivoyage is created by travellers ''for'' travellers, and while [[WV:Welcome, business owners|business owners and employees]] are welcome to contribute, use of this site for promotional purposes is not allowed. If you feel that your edits were incorrectly identified as promotional, '''please read Wikivoyage's [[WV:Don't tout|guidelines on identifying promotional edits]]'''. If, after reading that guideline, you ''still'' feel your edits were incorrectly removed, please use this [[WV:Using talk pages|talk page]] or the talk page of the article where your edit was removed to explain why your change was not promotional. Note that it is very important that you discuss your proposed change '''before''' re-adding it since repeated promotional edits can lead to a temporary block of your account's ability to edit Wikivoyage, and in serious cases the business in question may be blacklisted from Wikivoyage. Also read [[tour]] and don't misuse "alt" for things other than genuine alternative names. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:42, 29 July 2022 (UTC) j8puh9k805co4fl4qi5ct9r39u5omcu 0 194115 4492152 2022-07-29T07:24:21Z Sbb1413 2217354 Copied from [[Malda]] as it more sense to have the Farakka article for the barrage. wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Farakka''' is a town in the region of [[Birbhum-Murshidabad]] in [[West Bengal]], India. ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See== *'''Farakka Barrage''' — a famous picnic spot, but the view from the other side of the entire Dam will surely give you goosebumps. NTPC factory is around here and one of the NTPC colonies is well managed. An open air restaurant is also available here. On Sundays a lot of employees of NTPC go fishing in the large lake situated here. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Birbhum-Murshidabad}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} ekb2g5d0xku7gpwh6lmhqo6j3zhhpgp 1 194116 4492182 2022-07-29T08:02:36Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Banner */ new section wikitext text/x-wiki == Banner == Here's a banner that shows a better view of the National Arboretum which I believe is taken at the top of Dairy Farmers Hill, instead of the current (which only shows the village centre). Don't know if it's a better banner though. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:02, 29 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 0 (current)]] [[File:National Arboretum Canberra Pano (cropped).jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 1]] qv2oakhsxw9b3lzwj4zevw0b1xe5lc3 4492208 4492182 2022-07-29T09:11:10Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki == Banner == Here's a banner that shows a better view of the National Arboretum which I believe is taken at the top of Dairy Farmers Hill, instead of the current (which only shows the village centre). Don't know if it's a better banner though. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 08:02, 29 July 2022 (UTC) [[File:Canberra National Arboretum with Telstra Tower 2, Canberra ACT (cropped).jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 0 (current)]] [[File:National Arboretum Canberra Pano (cropped).jpg|thumb|700px|Banner 1]] :The village centre is still visible in the new banner if anyone liked the old banner solely due to the architecutre. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 09:11, 29 July 2022 (UTC) 7u2asb0cgm6qnkjmvk2a1jh34w3neyr 2 194117 4492225 2022-07-29T10:10:59Z SHB2000 2248002 Created page with "{{pagebanner|Monsoon in Northern Australia banner.jpg|pgname=Monsoon season in Northern Australia}} [[File:Kakadu 2403.jpg|thumb|300px|East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park during January]] Australia's north can be a very dreary, gloomy and dark place during monsoon season, or better known as the wet season where it rains hell. Many roads, dirt tracks and attractions are usually closed for around two to four months of the year, depending on accessibility. However,..." wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Monsoon in Northern Australia banner.jpg|pgname=Monsoon season in Northern Australia}} [[File:Kakadu 2403.jpg|thumb|300px|East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park during January]] Australia's north can be a very dreary, gloomy and dark place during monsoon season, or better known as the wet season where it rains hell. Many roads, dirt tracks and attractions are usually closed for around two to four months of the year, depending on accessibility. However, for ultra-low-cost budget travellers who are willing to compromise time and some important attractions, visiting Northern Australia during monsoon season can be an experience in itself. However, what's exactly defined as [[Northern Australia]] is a bit arbitrary. Some could say everything north of the 23°S line is considered Northern Australia, others would say anything that's close to the coast. In this article, everything that's north of the 23°S line that's ''not'' part of the Outback is included here – or simply, that's the entirely of [[Far North Queensland]], parts of the [[Great Barrier Reef]], [[Central Queensland|Central]] and [[Outback Queensland|NW]] Queensland, the [[Top End]] and the [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] regions are covered here. Whilst the Pilbara and the Barkly Tableland is on a similar line of latitude to the northern parts of [[Central Queensland]], they aren't usually impacted by monsoon, though the former is often heavily hit with [[cyclones|tropical cyclones]]. {{PartOfTopic|Severe weather|Australia}} {{outlinetopic}} j6nt0c5ybkgavpkkg2zxx3xoqheuahq 4492226 4492225 2022-07-29T10:13:05Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Monsoon in Northern Australia banner.jpg|pgname=Monsoon season in Northern Australia}} [[File:Kakadu 2403.jpg|thumb|300px|East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park during January]] Australia's north can be a very dreary, gloomy and dark place during monsoon season, or better known as the wet season where it rains hell. Many roads, dirt tracks and attractions are usually closed for around two to four months of the year, depending on accessibility. However, for ultra-low-cost budget travellers who are willing to compromise time and some important attractions, visiting Northern Australia during monsoon season can be an experience in itself. However, what's exactly defined as [[Northern Australia]] is a bit arbitrary. Some could say everything north of the 23°S line is considered Northern Australia, others would say only coastal areas are a part of Northern Australia. In this article, everything that's north of the 23°S line that's ''not'' part of the Outback is included here – or simply, that's the entirely of [[Far North Queensland]], parts of the [[Great Barrier Reef]], [[Central Queensland|Central]] and [[Outback Queensland|NW]] Queensland, the [[Top End]] and the [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] regions are covered here. Whilst the Pilbara and the Barkly Tableland is on a similar line of latitude to the northern parts of [[Central Queensland]], they aren't usually impacted by monsoon, though the former is often heavily hit with [[cyclones|tropical cyclones]]. {{PartOfTopic|Severe weather|Australia}} {{outlinetopic}} t6dzfyzntx0t1fcwkc6o95zww1q83hg 4492239 4492226 2022-07-29T10:40:42Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Monsoon in Northern Australia banner.jpg|pgname=Monsoon season in Northern Australia}} [[File:Kakadu 2403.jpg|thumb|300px|East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park during January]] Australia's north can be a very dreary, gloomy and dark place during monsoon season, or better known as the wet season where it rains hell. Many roads, dirt tracks and attractions are usually closed for around two to four months of the year, depending on accessibility. However, for ultra-low-cost budget travellers who are willing to compromise time and some important attractions, visiting Northern Australia during monsoon season can be an experience in itself. However, what's exactly defined as [[Northern Australia]] is a bit arbitrary. Some could say everything north of the 23°S line is considered Northern Australia, others would say only coastal areas are a part of Northern Australia. In this article, everything that's north of the 23°S line that's ''not'' part of the Outback is included here – or simply, that's the entirely of [[Far North Queensland]], parts of the [[Great Barrier Reef]], [[Central Queensland|Central]] and [[Outback Queensland|NW]] Queensland, the [[Top End]] and the [[Kimberley (Western Australia)|Kimberley]] regions are covered here. Whilst the Pilbara and the Barkly Tableland is on a similar line of latitude to the northern parts of [[Central Queensland]], they aren't usually impacted by monsoon, though the former is often heavily hit with [[cyclones|tropical cyclones]]. ==Stay safe== * Cyclones – http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/outlooks/index.shtml {{PartOfTopic|Severe weather|Australia}} {{outlinetopic}} 267zbrfidjsi5wj24ndwowxnu41p0qz 3 194118 4492229 2022-07-29T10:19:18Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Banner */ new section wikitext text/x-wiki == Banner == I know it's a bit strange to ask this whilst it's in my userspace, but is the obvious in banner that it's wet season? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:19, 29 July 2022 (UTC) sksuxymmnuqf3ous0py7d9h9dqrrenh 4492230 4492229 2022-07-29T10:20:13Z SHB2000 2248002 wikitext text/x-wiki == Banner == I know it's a bit strange to ask this whilst it's in my userspace, but is the obvious in banner that it's wet season? It was taken on October 31, which is around the early days of monsoon/wet season. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 10:19, 29 July 2022 (UTC) s33mmppi2lz22lzuhulwuifvelflbq9